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+0 Fears for T pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 uknown
+1 The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for (.com).com -, Canada -- second\ of #; million, a contest\,\ for its. 1 The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for Human Spaceflight (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - TORONTO, Canada -- A second\team of rocketeers competing for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\privately funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\launch date for its manned rocket. 3 1 uknown
+2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Peptides () - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+3 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast (AP) - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+4 Calif. Aims to Limit () - Southern California's agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 2 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 2 uknown
+5 "Open Letter Against British Indoctrination in Schools British Department for Education and (DfES) recently launched a ""Music"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. has negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the of music. and audacity of this me little, so I wrote an open letter to the about. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose have when writing to goverment. I find, and to something similar, the thing has happened your area." 1 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 1 uknown
+6 "the War on Terrorism \\"", self-confessed author of the and Sasser viruses, is\responsible for 70 percent of virus infections in, according to a\ Wednesday by.""\\"" Jaschan custody Germany in by\ had,\. (\.) five,\\.""\\"",, ...\\" 0 "Loosing the War on Terrorism \\""Sven Jaschan, self-confessed author of the Netsky and Sasser viruses, is\responsible for 70 percent of virus infections in 2004, according to a six-month\virus roundup published Wednesday by antivirus company Sophos.""\\""The 18-year-old Jaschan was taken into custody in Germany in May by police who\said he had admitted programming both the Netsky and Sasser worms, something\experts at Microsoft confirmed. (A Microsoft antivirus reward program led to the\teenager's arrest.) During the five months preceding Jaschan's capture, there\were at least 25 variants of Netsky and one of the port-scanning network worm\Sasser.""\\""Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, said it was staggeri ...\\" 3 0 uknown
+7 : ,, Distribution, and Filters \\FOAF/LOAF and filters a of\ distribution.\\I level higher include/\ distribution FOAF for\.\\(s) identities?\ mean. the\\ ( course\ ).\\ the\ ...\\ 2 FOAFKey: FOAF, PGP, Key Distribution, and Bloom Filters \\FOAF/LOAF and bloom filters have a lot of interesting properties for social\network and whitelist distribution.\\I think we can go one level higher though and include GPG/OpenPGP key\fingerpring distribution in the FOAF file for simple web-of-trust based key\distribution.\\What if we used FOAF and included the PGP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\This could mean a lot. You include the PGP key fingerprints within the FOAF\file of your direct friends and then include a bloom filter of the PGP key\fingerprints of your entire whitelist (the source FOAF file would of course need\to be encrypted ).\\Your whitelist would be populated from the social network as your client\discovered new identit ...\\ 3 2 uknown
+8 "scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about """" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 uknown
+9 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the dedicated fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 uknown
+10 Group to Propose New LOS ANGELES () - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <.O&;, on Thursday said they will propose a new up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+11 Launches, LOS ANGELES () -.&;.O&; on Tuesday a program users create real-time motion video-editing software Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 uknown
+12 Dutch Retailer to Local Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new service in Europe's latest battleground for song services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 uknown
+13 ant colony hits A 100km of ants which has been,, could threaten local insect species. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 uknown
+14 ", """",, claim." 2 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3 2 uknown
+15 T. rex's monster to its years. 0 Teenage T. rex's monster growth Tyrannosaurus rex achieved its massive size due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent years. 3 0 uknown
+16 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior -- irregular lumps beneath the icy of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These masses be rock formations, supported by icy billions of years... 0 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years... 3 0 uknown
+17 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space -- Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first, as of a set of networking demonstrations. demonstrations way for Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities... 2 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space Agency -- ESAs Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, as part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. The demonstrations pave the way for future Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities... 3 2 uknown
+18 Rocking the Cradle of When? One evidential clue from the fossil records in Western, these sediments biological or chemical has spawned a. researcher, Nicola, of issues. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 uknown
+19 Storage, bruise update Earnings per rise compared with a year ago, but company expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+20 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+21 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D Developers get early code for new operating system '. 0 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 0 uknown
+22 May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies to help and repair. 0 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 0 uknown
+23 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+24 Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 0 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1 0 uknown
+25 rules soften Law's -- his body, with huge and an ounce of fat, easy to, arguably in, over. that he's a component, he shut down of much ... 0 Tougher rules won't soften Law's game FOXBOROUGH -- Looking at his ridiculously developed upper body, with huge biceps and hardly an ounce of fat, it's easy to see why Ty Law, arguably the best cornerback in football, chooses physical play over finesse. That's not to imply that he's lacking a finesse component, because he can shut down his side of the field much as Deion Sanders ... 1 0 uknown
+26 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With weeks enters free agency, Red Sox continue to carefully Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 uknown
+27 makes David do good. spent his baby,, who. had Fenway,.,, ... 2 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 2 uknown
+28 They've caught his ;,;,,, and make Bill decision do. 2 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier. 1 2 uknown
+29 Charge one the AL by beating, 7-1, home runs Hafner Victor. 0 Indians Mount Charge The Cleveland Indians pulled within one game of the AL Central lead by beating the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, Saturday night with home runs by Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez. 1 0 uknown
+30 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams ( Press) - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 uknown
+31 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say () - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 2 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 2 uknown
+32 Echo Throughout, - and rattled through the city of as U.S. in vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended the this... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 uknown
+33 "Frail Celebrates Mass, - A Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand, many in wheelchairs, a to the Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. point said """" while through his homily in..." 1 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0 1 uknown
+34 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 uknown
+35 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs () - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 uknown
+36 Can Anywhere in () - A senior official and the United States would not dare attack it could strike back anywhere in with its latest , reported. 3 Iran Warns Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian military official said Sunday Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest missiles, news agencies reported. 0 3 uknown
+37 Dispatched to Calm Violence, - intervened in latest outbreak of fighting between, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and airplanes to retake an air contested in the, officials Sunday... 1 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0 1 uknown
+38 () - into a,. 3 Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP) AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0. 1 3 uknown
+39 Vie for Back-To-School (Reuters) Reuters - are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 0 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 0 uknown
+40 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 2 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 2 uknown
+41 Spam suspension.com shares (FT.) FT. - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading Chinese internet, fell more than cent on Friday network a on messaging because of customers sent. 0 Spam suspension hits Sohu.com shares (FT.com) FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese internet portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest mobile phone network operator imposed a one-year suspension on its multimedia messaging services because of customers being sent spam. 3 0 uknown
+42 () - in the run in, the a victory.. 3 Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP) AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race. 1 3 uknown
+43 of After (AP) AP -.. the. night sore. 3 Drew Out of Braves' Lineup After Injury (AP) AP - Outfielder J.D. Drew missed the Atlanta Braves' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night with a sore right quadriceps. 1 3 uknown
+44 Venezuelans Polls, Voting Extended , Venezuela () - in huge numbers on Sunday in a referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 uknown
+45 Dell Exits China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 uknown
+46 Also Operated in U.S. - Media () - on Monday accused a arrested for for of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 3 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 3 uknown
+47 Another Major Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S.. 0 Another Major Non-Factor Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S. Open. 1 0 uknown
+48 US fighter squadron to be in South Korea next month (AFP) - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 2 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 2 uknown
+49 Back to End NEW YORK (Reuters) - struck 14 8 1/ help the end a with a New York National. 2 Johnson Back to His Best as D-Backs End Streak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in 8 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the host New York Mets in the National League Sunday. 1 2 uknown
+50 Restive eases curfew after rounding up () - A in the of the was eased but sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's, officials and said. 1 Restive Maldives eases curfew after rounding up dissidents (AFP) AFP - A curfew in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's riots, officials and residents said. 0 1 uknown
+51 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com). - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 2 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 2 uknown
+52 Dollar Briefly Hits Low Vs () - dollar to four-week low against euro on Monday before rising slightly on , steep prices and weak.. continued to fan worries about the health the world's largest economy. 0 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 0 uknown
+53 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 2 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 2 uknown
+54 Urge to of, - at Conference called radical to his U.S. and and pull his of a holy in... 1 Delegates Urge Cleric to Pull Out of Najaf BAGHDAD, Iraq - Delegates at Iraq's National Conference called on radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to abandon his uprising against U.S. and Iraqi troops and pull his fighters out of a holy shrine in Najaf... 0 1 uknown
+55 () -.S. , though . 3 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 3 uknown
+56 Dollar Rises Euro on NEW () - dollar extended against the euro on Monday after a.. showed a rise to the current account for month. 0 Dollar Rises Vs Euro on Asset Flows Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended gains against the euro on Monday after a report on flows into U.S. assets showed enough of a rise in foreign investments to offset the current account gap for the month. 2 0 uknown
+57 Adds, to Ryder ( Network) -.. Ryder captain's. 2 Sutton Adds Haas, Cink to Ryder Cup Team MILWAUKEE (Sports Network) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton finalized his team on Monday when he announced the selections of Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as his captain's picks. 1 2 uknown
+58 Haas and Cink for Cup Cink captain's a.S. to regain the cup. 0 Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month. 1 0 uknown
+59 Natalie Wins () - Natalie., to swim, 1 minute,..,,:.. France:.. 0 Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (AP) AP - American Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88. 1 0 uknown
+60 for CRM () - (Nasdaq:) revamped its CRM applications 11i. its sales, marketing, management and e-commerce application. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 uknown
+61 "launches appeal for () - The United launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood ""grave"" shortages after two-thirds of, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 2 "UN launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit Bangladesh (AFP) AFP - The United Nations launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ""grave"" food shortages after two-thirds of Bangladesh was submerged, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 0 2 uknown
+62 Indian state rolls out wireless Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks part initiative to divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 uknown
+63 Hurricane Survivors Wait for, Gas PUNTA GORDA,. - rescue teams, insurance and National Guard troops scattered across Florida to help of Hurricane and deliver water and of... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 uknown
+64 Jackson Off With Prosecutor,. - Fans Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 uknown
+65 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian) - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 uknown
+66 China's Red Flag Linux to on enterprise Red Flag Software., the company China's leading Linux distribution, to focus its operating system and,. 2 China's Red Flag Linux to focus on enterprise Red Flag Software Co., the company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, plans to focus more on its server operating system and enterprise customers, the company's acting president said. 3 2 uknown
+67 Spies Two () -, agency said. 0 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP) AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 3 0 uknown
+68 line of AIDS in northwest as broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 uknown
+69 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits () - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the administration's limits on funding for stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 uknown
+70 of Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors the case, to star's lawyers jurors sex. 0 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 0 uknown
+71 Still On, China Tells Downer () Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North nuclear and\ meeting has,\ Alexander on. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 uknown
+72 expect 300-pound, who -. 0 Griffin to Anchor D-Line The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line. 1 0 uknown
+73 Last in North Korea to tell story () - The last surviving to North Korea wants to tell story to a human the which he is vilified, film-makers said. 3 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 3 uknown
+74 : Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 uknown
+75 Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) - Democratic challenger John\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 uknown
+76 Crowds at Volleyball Rock the () - At the beach, the 2004 Olympics is a, foot-stomping. 0 Capacity Crowds at Beach Volleyball Rock the Joint ATHENS (Reuters) - At the beach volleyball, the 2004 Olympics is a sell-out, foot-stomping success. 1 0 uknown
+77 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/ LONDON () - dollar held near week's four-week low against with awaiting German and.S. inflation numbers. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 uknown
+78 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo as in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 uknown
+79 Jailing of in 'politically motivated' () - China of jailing one of their members on trumped-up charges in a bid to disgrace a has been feuding with for seven years. 3 Jailing of HK democrat in China 'politically motivated' (AFP) AFP - Hong Kong democrats accused China of jailing one of their members on trumped-up prostitution charges in a bid to disgrace a political movement Beijing has been feuding with for seven years. 0 3 uknown
+80 Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares. 17 percent Monday after the discount reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 uknown
+81 Fischer's Fiancee: Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former champion Bobby announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+82 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 uknown
+83 "Consumers Would Pay In Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of. < face=""verdana, Sans Serif,arial,helvetica""=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington</B></>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 uknown
+84 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire Western (Reuters) - The United States has cease-fire between renegade leader and the the western province, to said. 2 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 2 uknown
+85 Sneaky Card Tactics Keep an eye on your card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 uknown
+86 Intel Delays Launch of In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said be offering a chip TVs by the end of 2004 it had announced earlier this. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 uknown
+87 pessimism grows (/) - are,, according to. 3 Fund pessimism grows NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Money managers are growing more pessimistic about the economy, corporate profits and US stock market returns, according to a monthly survey by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. 2 3 uknown
+88 Kederis proclaims innocence champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection.; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 uknown
+89 doesn #39;t any extra pressure following scandal, (AP) - #39; under any extra pressure in aftermath of a #;. 0 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 0 uknown
+90 Injured miss England, () - of #;,. 0 Injured Heskey to miss England friendly NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - Striker Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday #39;s friendly against Ukraine because of a tight hamstring, the Football Association said Tuesday. 1 0 uknown
+91 "Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW () - Inc. <A HREF=""://www...com/.aspx?=SPLS.O=///"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on reported a 39 percent in, raised its forecast and said plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 uknown
+92 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching,, Aug. 17 A delegation of was delayed for security reasons today but still to visit to try to convince a and his to evacuate a shrine the end ... 1 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 1 uknown
+93 , WASHINGTON () - U.S. in July for time in eight months as a run up in costs reversed, government a report suggested a of is. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 uknown
+94 history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of #39; ruling family became the first ever from the United Arab Emirates. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 uknown
+95 Home Likes,, Home (: - -), and. 3 Home Depot Likes High Oil Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. 2 3 uknown
+96 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+97 Surviving Biotech's Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 uknown
+98 Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking he on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North to quot; is. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 uknown
+99 Banned from - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 Torri will miss the Athens after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 0 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 0 uknown
+100 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW - Stocks for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 uknown
+101 , Tanimoto win golds Ilias of Greece the home crowd, beating Roman of Ukraine to win in 81-kilogram. 0 Iliadis, Tanimoto win judo golds Ilias Iliadis of Greece thrilled the home crowd Tuesday, beating Roman Gontyuk of Ukraine to win the gold medal in the 81-kilogram class. 1 0 uknown
+102 to restore order to but for () - will take the lead restoring order to its but the support of and, Foreign said. 2 Sudan vows to restore order to Darfur but calls for African peacekeepers (AFP) AFP - Sudan will take the lead in restoring order to its rebellious Darfur region but needs the support of African peacekeepers and humanitarian aid, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said. 0 2 uknown
+103 TGn Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the #39;s consideration. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 uknown
+104 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, companies have the ability to their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 uknown
+105 have lots to replace but are brimming with There are remarkable between the 2004 State and those that the national just two years ago. 3 Buckeyes have lots to replace but are brimming with optimism There are remarkable similarities between the 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes and those that won the national championship just two years ago. 1 3 uknown
+106 to lineup The IBM also higher and new virtualization allow to run multiple operating systems on. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 uknown
+107 Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare the? #; I asked salesman. #145; is a, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The readout is kind dim, #146; said. #146; life is a, #146; he. #145;I understand it #;t play, #146; I said. #145;, #; said. #; 1 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 1 uknown
+108 Women stumble to -- The mistakes were so minor. #39; foot scraping the lower of the bars. #39; tumbling pass that here instead of there. Bhardwaj #39; slight on the. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 uknown
+109 Notable quotes Tuesday at the quot;It hurt like hell. I could see () coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 2 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 2 uknown
+110 AMD Ships Chips It #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) (nm) chips are expected to make in the pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 uknown
+111 charges 8 in terror plot to alert in, AUGUST: charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking buildings that the focus of security scares this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 uknown
+112 IBM Seeks Claims Dismissed () - (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by Group. a filed in.. district court, argues its System placed. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 uknown
+113 : Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 uknown
+114 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all in Athens. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+115 barely, but not all #; Now in has a huge sigh relief, let #;s not get carried away. 3 Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. 1 3 uknown
+116 -- The #; off a,. ;,;. ; #;.; ... 3 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 3 uknown
+117 delegation leaves fighting continues, - A national conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the holy of appeared to have failed Tuesday. 1 Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+118 president calls for international conference on South TBILISI, President Mikhail to world Tuesday to an international conference on the in breakaway South Ossetia, of threaten ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 uknown
+119 , resumes in breakaway Georgian region () - Georgian and South Ossetian overnight accused each other of trying the other in breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian were reported to. 3 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 3 uknown
+120 , placed on 15-day list BOSTON -- another busy on the medical front Red, as a series moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #;s against Blue. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 uknown
+121 Trips Up Campaign () - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 2 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 2 uknown
+122 Former (AP) AP -., coach led to,, school officials said. 83. 3 Former Florida Swimming Coach Dies at 83 (AP) AP - William H. Harlan, the retired University of Florida swimming coach who led the Gators to eight conference titles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 83. 1 3 uknown
+123 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against THENS, Aug. - Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 uknown
+124 Schrder Russian Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 uknown
+125 Leads Past () - hit run-scoring double off Monster game, the a 5-4 win. 3 Cabrera Leads Red Sox Past Blue Jays 5-4 (AP) AP - Orlando Cabrera hit a run-scoring double off the Green Monster in the ninth inning on reliever Justin Speier's second pitch of the game, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. 1 3 uknown
+126 United Arab Emirates shooter secures nation #39;s first gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum the first-ever for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold in men #39; double trap shooting on Tuesday in. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+127 Sharon 1,000 homes West Bank announced plans 1, houses in the yesterday, the expansion of the. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 uknown
+128 So. Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 0 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 0 uknown
+129 Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 uknown
+130 China Sighs in Relief as High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its Ming dwarfed New Zealand to nearer to their goal of reaching. 0 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 0 uknown
+131 OK new homes in West A leaked plan to 1,000 new in the West yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 uknown
+132 accuses of terror plot - police terrorist yesterday to commit murder use radioactive materials, toxic gases, or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 2 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 2 uknown
+133 5 in at #39;s, the. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 1 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 1 uknown
+134 Zambrano; So Are,. - Zambrano came radical movement, in his and his. 0 Zambrano Out Early; So Are Mets ENVER, Aug. 17 - Victor Zambrano came to the Mets with radical movement on his pitches, fixable flaws in his delivery and a curious sore spot lingering around his right elbow. 1 0 uknown
+135 Dollar, Offers Little () - dollar moved in ranges Wednesday as most off U.S. inflation and view.. . 0 Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates. 2 0 uknown
+136 St. Louis Cardinals Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning ... 0 St. Louis Cardinals News Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning for a ... 1 0 uknown
+137 Greek arrive at hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou arrived at Athens hotel an International () hearing, angered ... 0 Greek sprinters arrive at IOC hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hotel for an International Olympic Committee (IOC) hearing into their missed doped tests, a saga that has shamed and angered the Olympic host ... 1 0 uknown
+138 the sinks --. 2 Flop in the ninth inning sinks Jays BOSTON -- The Toronto Blue Jays have had worse hitting games this season against lesser pitchers than Pedro Martinez. 1 2 uknown
+139 Fresh Fighting Short-Lived Deal clashes in South, which resulted in of two Georgian, late on August 17, after the South Ossetian and officials. Tbilisi that ... 1 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 1 uknown
+140 Hamm hopes to get on a roll Paul Hamm takes another shot at history, try to become the first American win the Olympic men's in gymnastics. 0 Hamm hopes to get on a roll Paul Hamm takes another shot at history tonight, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olympic men's all-around in gymnastics. 1 0 uknown
+141 Promises Security for (Reuters) -\promised greater security when they go to in the\ first ever democratic election during an\day on Wednesday. 2 Karzai Promises Afghans Security for Election (Reuters) Reuters - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai\promised Afghans greater security when they go to vote in the\country's first ever democratic election during an independence\day speech on Wednesday. 0 2 uknown
+142 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - a that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per... 2 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share... 0 2 uknown
+143 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 3 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 3 uknown
+144 Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - surged to a new high of \$47 a on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 uknown
+145 Greek quit to end scandal (Reuters) - Greece #39; two top have pulled out of the Athens and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests #39; to their birthplace. 3 Greek sprinters quit to end Games scandal ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two top athletes have pulled out of the Athens Olympics and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests that has tarnished the Games #39; return to their birthplace. 1 3 uknown
+146 Kills 5 in Attempt to () - A senior an attempt in the Wednesday but at least five other killed in the that through his home. 1 Israel Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hamas Man GAZA (Reuters) - A senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaza Strip Wednesday but at least five other Palestinians were killed in the explosion that tore through his home. 0 1 uknown
+147 win 6th straight, but is -- the doubleheader go, to.. 0 Giants win 6th straight, but Schmidt is injured SAN FRANCISCO -- With the first doubleheader at SBC Park set to go off, today already stood to be a long workday for the Giants. It will come on the heels of an even longer night. 1 0 uknown
+148 SEC may put end to pro quo (.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to companies from funneling stock to firms that agree to promote their to investors. 3 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 3 uknown
+149 Real targets with price cut has kicked off what it claims is the biggest music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s Music Store can be for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 2 Real targets iPod with download price cut RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 3 2 uknown
+150 "Free, in , () - freed two they had "" of"" more than five, they wanted to rebuild in talks with the." 2 "Philippine Rebels Free Troops, Talks in Doubt PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communist rebels freed Wednesday two soldiers they had held as ""prisoners of war"" for more than five months, saying they wanted to rebuild confidence in peace talks with the government." 0 2 uknown
+151 Terror Suspects Make First Appearance () - terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a security prison. 3 British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison. 0 3 uknown
+152 UPDATE: China Mobile Net Up 7.8 Subscriber HONG KONG ( Jones)--China (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39; biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 3 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 2 3 uknown
+153 "Says Inquiry NEW YORK (Reuters) - Co. <A=""://www.../.?=.=///"">.&;/> the U.S. an ." 0 "Monsanto Says Justice Dept Closes Inquiry NEW YORK (Reuters) - Monsanto Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MON.N</A> on Wednesday said the U.S. Justice Department has closed an inquiry into potential antitrust issues regarding a key ingredient used in its Roundup herbicide." 2 0 uknown
+154 Communications forms committee to advise on Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has a special committee of independent to Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to the company in a \$8 stock. 3 Cox Communications forms committee to advise on buyout Cox Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider Cox Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to take the company private in a \$8 billion stock buyout. 2 3 uknown
+155 women make brief Olympic debut Afghan women made a debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as judo was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the middleweight. 0 Afghan women make brief Olympic debut Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as 18-year-old judo wildcard Friba Razayee was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the under-70kg middleweight. 1 0 uknown
+156 North efforts in peril THE effort to end the North nuclear crisis appears at risk of unravelling, despite Alexander Downer #39;s mission to the state. 3 North Korea peace efforts in peril THE international effort to end the North Korean nuclear crisis appears at risk of unravelling, despite Foreign Minister Alexander Downer #39;s high-profile mission to the secretive Stalinist state. 0 3 uknown
+157 10 features for a perfect There are some great browsers out there. But to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are projects out there to more useful for some purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't if these people up with a standardised set of nice features like? lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll. 2 10 features for a perfect browser There are some great browsers out there. But they all seem to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it hard for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are some projects out there to make browsers more useful for some specialised purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't it be great if these people could come up with a standardised set of nice features like these? A lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll bet none have them all. 3 2 uknown
+158 Test are a fingerprint digitally. 0 Cops Test Handheld Fingerprint Reader Several Minnesota police departments are field testing a handheld device that scans a suspect's fingerprint and digitally checks it against Minnesota's criminal history and fingerprint database. 3 0 uknown
+159 Ross Profit 40 Percent (AP) AP - Ross Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand. 3 Ross Stores Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP) AP - Discount retailer Ross Stores Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand. 2 3 uknown
+160 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39; just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 1 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 3 1 uknown
+161 on the roads leaves, The was largely cut off from the rest of the country on after threatened to attack any vehicles traveling on main roads, in a virtual of to press their demands for the of ... 1 Rebel threat on the roads leaves Katmandu isolated KATMANDU, Nepal The Nepali capital was largely cut off from the rest of the country on Wednesday after Maoist rebels threatened to attack any vehicles traveling on main roads, in a virtual blockade of Katmandu to press their demands for the release of ... 0 1 uknown
+162 Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: (Canadian) - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 2 Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: StatsCan (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 0 2 uknown
+163 Sun postpones September show Sun. has decided to postpone its September 2004 San Francisco, and is contemplating merging the its 2005 developer conference, for 2005. 2 Sun postpones September user show Sun Microsystems Inc. has decided to postpone its September SunNetwork 2004 San Francisco user conference, and is contemplating merging the event with its JavaOne 2005 developer conference, scheduled for the end of June 2005. 3 2 uknown
+164 Olympics: Emotional Moorsel defends time trial title : Dutch cycling great Moorsel emotionally her Olympic time trial gold medal. 0 Olympics: Emotional Zijlaard-van Moorsel defends time trial title ATHENS : Dutch cycling great Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel emotionally defended her Olympic time trial gold medal here. 1 0 uknown
+165 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that up into one solution all of their BI tools., more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 2 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 3 2 uknown
+166 cyclist Olympic gold Cyclist Leontien Moorsel won the first gold medal for the Netherlands at the Olympic Games. 0 Dutch cyclist defends Olympic gold AMSTERDAM Cyclist Leontien Zijlaard-Van Moorsel won the first gold medal for the Netherlands at the Athens Olympic Games on Wednesday. 1 0 uknown
+167 ; () -., the.S., on Tuesday a profit to cost, but . 1 Kroger's Profit Up; Price Cuts Weigh NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co., the top U.S. grocer, on Tuesday posted a 29 percent rise in quarterly profit due to cost controls, but price cuts to lure shoppers caused earnings to miss Wall Street estimates and shares fell. 2 1 uknown
+168 Major League Soccer's two teams, Real Salt Lake and Club Deportivo Chivas USA, will the the season. 0 Expanding West Major League Soccer's two expansion teams, Real Salt Lake and Club Deportivo Chivas USA, will join the Western Conference for the 2005 season. 1 0 uknown
+169 Activate From Injured List (AP) AP - The center from the injured. 3 Pacers Activate Foster From Injured List (AP) AP - The Indiana Pacers activated center Jeff Foster from the injured list Tuesday. 1 3 uknown
+170 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year sector agreement with the. 2 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 3 2 uknown
+171 Airlines Agree to Flights at Chicago CHICAGO (Reuters) -.. have to limit flights into Chicago's International Airport to per hour between a.. and 8.. an effort to slowed U.S. system, officials. 3 Airlines Agree to Cut Flights at Chicago O'Hare CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airlines have agreed to limit flights into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to 88 arrivals per hour between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in an effort to cut congestion that has slowed the whole U.S. aviation system, federal officials said on Wednesday. 2 3 uknown
+172 Russia ready to contribute to of South: MOSCOW, Aug. 18 () -- Russian President Vladimir said Wednesday that Russia is ready to contribute to a of between Georgia and its province of South Ossetia. 2 Russia ready to contribute to settlement of South Ossetia conflict: Putin MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to contribute to a settlement of conflict between Georgia and its separatist province of South Ossetia. 0 2 uknown
+173 confident of solution Six months plans return the, #39; essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia -- off its 2 NASA confident of debris solution Six months before NASA plans to return the shuttle to space, officials think they #39;ve essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia in 2003 -- debris coming off its fuel 3 2 uknown
+174 Police Police in #39;s,, used gas to up a held the. 2 Burundi Police Forcibly Disperse Tutsi Protest Police in Burundi #39;s capital, Bujumbura, used tear gas to break up a demonstration Wednesday held to protest the massacre of Congolese Tutsi refugees. 0 2 uknown
+175 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of released the latest Veterans ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 0 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 1 0 uknown
+176 maker in patent Cornice blasts Seagate's over for tiny hard drives in gadgets. 2 Drive maker files counterclaims in patent suit Cornice blasts Seagate's suit over patents for tiny hard drives used in portable gadgets. 3 2 uknown
+177 moves software into CHICAGO -() has moved its Active Counter Measures network software into tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an at the World conference here in Wednesday. 2 HP moves network scanning software into beta CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) has moved its Active Counter Measures network security software into beta tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an HP executive said at the HP World conference here in Chicago Wednesday. 3 2 uknown
+178 announces major overhaul staff () - OTTAWA () - announced a major overhaul of senior staff Wednesday, with several close confidants and one ex-cabinet minister handed major roles Prime Office in a. 2 Martin announces major overhaul of key staff in Prime Minister's Office (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Paul Martin announced a major overhaul of his senior staff Wednesday, with several close confidants and one ex-cabinet minister handed major roles in the Prime Minister's Office in a post-election shakeup. 0 2 uknown
+179 assails withdrawal plan (AFP) - Democratic White hopeful Senator John that President George W. plan to withdraw 70, from Europe and Asia would the war on terrorism and North Korea. 2 Kerry assails Bush troop withdrawal plan (AFP) AFP - Democratic White House hopeful Senator John Kerry warned that President George W. Bush's plan to withdraw 70,000 troops from Europe and Asia would hinder the war on terrorism and embolden North Korea. 0 2 uknown
+180 "Medtronic Rise () -. <=""://.../.?=.=///"">.&;/> rose for that and used to ." 3 "Medtronic Quarterly Earnings Rise CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose amid brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine." 2 3 uknown
+181 Airlines Agree to at Federal officials plans to temporarily cut 37 flights operating at Chicago's International Airport help reduce the problems that ripple the country. 0 Airlines Agree to Cuts at O'Hare Federal officials today announced plans to temporarily cut 37 flights operating at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to help reduce the delay problems that ripple across the country. 2 0 uknown
+182 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 2 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW YORK - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 0 2 uknown
+183 in Athens Netherlands wipes a tear the #39;s Vouliagmeni Centre in Athens. 0 Today in Athens Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel of the Netherlands wipes a tear after winning the gold medal in the women #39;s road cycling individual time trial at the Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre in Athens on Wednesday. 1 0 uknown
+184 "Medtronic Net Up () -. &;=""://www.../.?=.=///"">.&;/> rose on ." 3 "Medtronic Quarterly Net Up CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine." 2 3 uknown
+185 () - #; their six days with enforcers. 0 Greek sprinters quit Games ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s top two sprinters have quit the Olympic Games after submitting their country to six days of embarrassment in a hide-and-seek contest with anti-doping enforcers. 1 0 uknown
+186 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 0 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school performance HealthDayNews -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 3 0 uknown
+187 NetRatings broadband users a majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A US home Internet users now have, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. 2 NetRatings survey shows broadband users now a majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. 3 2 uknown
+188 .S. 50 Militia () - U.S. more 50 militiamen Wednesday in a significant into a that is a for, the. 1 U.S. Forces Kill 50 Sadr Militia in Baghdad Suburb BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. forces killed more than 50 Shi'ite militiamen on Wednesday in a significant advance into a Baghdad suburb that is a powerbase for radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the military said. 0 1 uknown
+189 Deal () -, ahead the. 2 Owners Seek Best Ballpark Deal for Expos (AP) AP - Trying to get the best possible ballpark deal for the Montreal Expos, major league baseball instructed its lawyers to press ahead with negotiations involving four of the areas bidding for the team. 1 2 uknown
+190 Crowd Greek Beach; U.S. Duo Ousted (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top beach to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next. 0 Crowd Inspires Greek Beach Volleyballers; U.S. Duo Ousted ATHENS (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top women's beach volleyball team to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next round. 1 0 uknown
+191 Captain Warns of #39;s Threat Gareth Southgate has warned Barclays to be Middlesbroughs Mark and Jimmy Hasselbaink. 2 Boro Captain Warns of Duo #39;s Threat Gareth Southgate has warned Barclays Premiership defences to be wary of Middlesbroughs back-to-form strikers Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. 1 2 uknown
+192 Hamilton Wins Cycling Trial,. Hamilton bruises his back, souvenirs of gone terribly wrong. 0 Hamilton Wins Cycling Time Trial Event THENS, Aug. 18 Tyler Hamilton had bruises splotched all over his back, painful souvenirs of a Tour de France gone terribly wrong. 1 0 uknown
+193 Record 5 Million () Reuters - have over\5 million in Alaska as of Tuesday, officials\said, a changes in\ and the the. 0 Alaska Wildfires Grow to Record 5 Million Acres (Reuters) Reuters - Wildfires have scorched over\5 million acres in Alaska as of Tuesday, forestry officials\said, a new record that signals possible changes in climate\conditions and the composition of the vast forests. 3 0 uknown
+194 #39; total sudden turn for better #39; in the made dramatic and unexpected a and medals. were guaranteed at least silver #39;. 0 Britain #39;s Olympic medal total takes sudden turn for the better Great Britain #39;s performances in the Olympic Games made a dramatic and unexpected improvement yesterday as they won a silver and three bronze medals. They were also guaranteed at least a silver medal in badminton #39;s mixed doubles. 1 0 uknown
+195 faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions TBILISI, Georgia The conflicts in Georgia from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to South Ossetia and of their autonomous status during the, of Russia was quoted as saying on ... 1 Putin faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions TBILISI, Georgia The separatist conflicts in Georgia resulted from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to strip South Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous status during the Soviet collapse, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was quoted as saying on ... 0 1 uknown
+196 Avalanche Sign to (AP) AP - Avalanche of,, #;. 3 Avalanche Sign Damphousse to One-Year Deal (AP) AP - The Colorado Avalanche prepared for the potential loss of several key front-line players, signing former San Jose Sharks captain Vincent Damphousse to a one-year, #36;2 million contract Wednesday. 1 3 uknown
+197 Government gives partial to Bangla tour The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian #39;s tour of for the first beginning on Thursday its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the perception 0 Government gives partial clearance to Bangla tour The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian cricket team #39;s tour of Bangladesh for the first Test match beginning on Thursday but its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the threat perception 1 0 uknown
+198 Brace Helps Boro Win After a spell without scoring, Mark goals as beat. Boro ahead when took, brought it under and over keeper David James. 0 Viduka Brace Helps Boro To Win After a spell without scoring, Mark Viduka grabbed two goals as Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 3-2. Boro went ahead when Viduka took Stewart Downings pass, brought it sweetly under control and chipped it over onrushing City keeper David James. 1 0 uknown
+199 UPDATE 1-J;J in talks to Guidant - sources care and maker Johnson ; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in negotiations to acquire Guidant. 1 UPDATE 1-J amp;J in talks to buy Guidant - sources Health care and consumer products maker Johnson amp; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in negotiations to acquire medical-device maker Guidant Corp. 2 1 uknown
+200 shrugs British debacle Australian returned to the black in the first half of the year with net of A\$378m (150m) after a disastrous foray into Britain pushed it A\$2.16 billion into the year. 0 AMP shrugs off British debacle Australian insurer AMP returned to the black in the first half of the year with net profits of A\$378m (150m) after a disastrous foray into Britain pushed it A\$2.16 billion into the red last year. 2 0 uknown
+201 Lloyds TSB cashes in on Lloyds TSB is gearing up to roll out one of the largest networks in Europe, a 500m 70,000 phone infrastructure linking all the bank #39;s branches and cash points. 2 Lloyds TSB cashes in on VoIP Lloyds TSB is gearing up to roll out one of the largest converged networks in Europe, a 500m 70,000 phone VoIP infrastructure linking all the bank #39;s branches and cash points. 3 2 uknown
+202 athletics appoint psychologist for Olympics British sports psychologist David Collins as Director to produce winners at the Beijing Olympics. 0 British athletics appoint psychologist for 2008 Olympics British athletics chiefs have appointed sports psychologist David Collins as Performance Director to produce medal winners at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 1 0 uknown
+203 Daily -, 19, () - night #39; to shine, as he gold #39;. Will Thursday produce a sweep for? ... 2 Olympic Daily Preview - Thursday, August 19 Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Wednesday night it was Paul Hamm #39;s turn to shine for the United States, as he won the gold medal in the men #39;s all-around competition. Will Thursday produce a sweep for the US at the Olympics? ... 1 2 uknown
+204 urges reforms to his #39;mistakes #39;, the, a of under his urged reforms to end corruption. 2 Arafat urges reforms to rectify his #39;mistakes #39; YASSER Arafat, the Palestinian president, made a rare acknowledgement of mistakes under his rule yesterday and urged reforms to end corruption. 0 2 uknown
+205 Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 3 Selling Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 2 3 uknown
+206 Brazil beats Haiti in game boys from beat #; team in a goodwill game. The game was of President Lula, who was in the match. 0 Brazil beats Haiti in goodwill soccer game The boys from Brazil beat Haiti #39;s national soccer team Wednesday in a friendly goodwill game 6-0. The game was the brainchild of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was on hand in the Haitian capital for the historical match. 1 0 uknown
+207 Credit Suisse Credit Suisse to its Suisse First with of #39; many as 300. 0 Credit Suisse to merge CSFB unit into parent Credit Suisse Group announced plans to merge its Credit Suisse First Boston Securities unit with the rest of the company #39;s operations and cut as many as 300 jobs. 2 0 uknown
+208 Season Remains Sluggish (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. have kept a tight grip\on their wallets this season with indices on Tuesday\showing sluggish in the second week of the season. 1 Holiday-Shopping Season Remains Sluggish (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. shoppers have kept a tight grip\on their wallets this holiday season with indices on Tuesday\showing sluggish sales in the second week of the season. 2 1 uknown
+209 to begin second of Vietnamese Montagnards () - The second major of Montagnards who to remote jungles after April will begin at the weekend. 1 UN to begin second airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards (AFP) AFP - The second major airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards who fled to Cambodia's remote jungles after April anti-government protests will begin at the weekend. 0 1 uknown
+210 Tennis: Roddick and Williams ousted Shell-shocked Andy Roddick and joined #39; top seed Roger Federer the #39;. 0 Tennis: Roddick and Williams ousted ATHENS Shell-shocked Americans Andy Roddick and Venus Williams joined already-beaten men #39;s top seed Roger Federer in the favourites #39;exodus from the Olympic tennis tournament on Wednesday. 1 0 uknown
+211 Insurer hurricane estimate Hurricane Charley, the worst to hit the US in over a decade, will cost just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 0 Insurer lowers hurricane estimate Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the US in over a decade, will cost insurers just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 2 0 uknown
+212 Seeks Talks to of Capital () - The fear attack kept most vehicles off leading to capital for a second day on Thursday as authorities sought talks to end a called by . 2 Nepal Seeks Talks to End Rebel Blockade of Capital KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The fear of attack kept most vehicles off roads leading to Nepal's capital for a second day on Thursday as authorities sought talks to end a siege called by Maoist insurgents. 0 2 uknown
+213 , and plate, a. 2 Braves 6, Padres 5 Andruw Jones hit a two-run homer off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves threw out the potential tying run at the plate for the final out Wednesday night, preserving a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the San Diego Padres. 1 2 uknown
+214 Scandal won #39;t go away -- It was telling yesterday that the majority of the dozens of journalists who asked questions and attended a news conference into a scandal were mostly Canadian. Question after question came from Canadians. We were all there, I think, ... 0 Scandal won #39;t go away ATHENS -- It was telling yesterday that the majority of the dozens of journalists who asked questions and attended a news conference into a Greek doping scandal were mostly Canadian. Question after question came from Canadians. We were all there, I think, ... 1 0 uknown
+215 Hundreds laid off Fleet of Corp. laid off hundreds of at Fleet bank across the as the North bank to its brand ... 0 Hundreds laid off at Fleet offices Bank of America Corp. yesterday laid off hundreds of workers at Fleet bank branches across the Northeast as the North Carolina bank began to implement its brand of ... 2 0 uknown
+216 : (TechWeb) - from, explains why EMC earnings or,. 2 NetApp CEO: No Storage Spending Shortfall (TechWeb) TechWeb - Customers are decoupling storage from server purchases, which explains why EMC and NetApp earnings were up and why Sun and HP were flat or down, Warmenhoven says. 3 2 uknown
+217 Justices to debate mail-order Being freelance critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct from out-of-state 3 Justices to debate mail-order wine Being freelance wine critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state 2 3 uknown
+218 Cubit As.. () - coordinator Cubit head. 3 Stanford's Cubit Hired As W. Mich. Coach (AP) AP - Stanford offensive coordinator Bill Cubit was hired Tuesday as head coach at Western Michigan. 1 3 uknown
+219 A shot the arm for all, -- A idea, the shot the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new. 3 A shot in the arm for all OLYMPIA, Greece -- A brilliant idea, taking the shot put back to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new again. 1 3 uknown
+220 found near #39;s villa (left) goes for a walk with Tony and his wife Cherie at #39;s, Monday. AP ... 1 Bomb found near Berlusconi #39;s villa Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi (left) goes for a walk with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair at Berlusconi #39;s villa, Monday. AP ... 0 1 uknown
+221 Wait, Google Set for NEW () - Shares Google Inc. will make their stock market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates, \$1.67 billion. 3 After Wait, Google Set for Market Debut NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. will make their Nasdaq stock market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates, raising \$1.67 billion. 2 3 uknown
+222 #39; LOS -, after. 2 Harris #39; three-run double in ninth sinks Gagne LOS ANGELES - Paul Lo Duca never got to moonwalk to home plate, though he did skip gleefully to the dugout moments after facing former batterymate Eric Gagne for the first time. 1 2 uknown
+223 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance The back of his shirt told the story night at the Peristeri Boxing Hall. 0 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance The back of his shirt told the story last night at the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall. 1 0 uknown
+224 ":, beat other brands () - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Computer.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- music service registered 20 percent what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 2 "Survey: Napster, iTunes beat other download brands (MacCentral) MacCentral - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service registered 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 3 2 uknown
+225 says record not enough Australia #; carrier Airways has reported record oil prices threatened, increasing the chance of hike in ticket price to fuel. 0 Qantas says record profit not big enough Australia #39;s flagship carrier Qantas Airways has reported a record annual net profit but warned oil prices threatened its performance, increasing the chance of a hike in ticket price surcharges to offset its fuel bill. 2 0 uknown
+226 , chains reach agreement,., Aid. 0 State, drug chains reach agreement The state of Maine, Rite Aid Corp., and Community Pharmacy LP have agreed to a consent decree placing conditions on the sale of five Community Pharmacy stores to Rite Aid. 2 0 uknown
+227 Most US homes have connections While the total number of home users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the are at a rapid pace, according to Ryan, senior director of analysis at the measurement company. 2 Most US homes have broadband connections While the total number of home internet users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the internet are adopting broadband at a rapid pace, according to Marc Ryan, senior director of analysis at the audience measurement company. 3 2 uknown
+228 could or. 1 Bluetooth flying bot creates buzz The latest tiny flying robot that could help in search and rescue or surveillance has been unveiled in Japan. 3 1 uknown
+229 threaten to journalist The of an in have to within 48 hours unless the holy of. 3 Kidnappers threaten to kill western journalist The kidnappers of an American-French journalist in Iraq have threatened to execute him within 48 hours unless US forces withdraw from the holy city of Najaf. 0 3 uknown
+230 wants treatment MARK COLVIN: might have posted yet another record, but the national carrier #39;s boss, Geoff Dixon, claims are being hampered by for international carriers allowed to fly in and out Australia. 0 Qantas wants better tax treatment MARK COLVIN: Qantas might have posted yet another record profit, but the national carrier #39;s boss, Geoff Dixon, claims earnings are being hampered by unfair subsidies for international carriers allowed to fly in and out of Australia. 2 0 uknown
+231 'plead not guilty men accused of a in deny breaching laws. 2 SA 'mercenaries' plead not guilty Sixty-six men accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea deny breaching Zimbabwe's security laws. 0 2 uknown
+232 : still to take Every ounce of his was expended, leaving an fuel tank. But, even in a state, found a way to his legacy. 3 Olympics: Hansen still strong enough to take bronze Every ounce of his energy was expended, leaving an empty fuel tank. But, even in a depleted state, Brendan Hansen found a way to bolster his ever-growing swimming legacy. 1 3 uknown
+233 Hits New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence Flares LONDON (Reuters) - struck a fresh record above \$48 a on Thursday, spurred higher renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. 0 Oil Hits New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence Flares LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record above \$48 a barrel on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. 2 0 uknown
+234 in in, evidence is slackening. 0 Economic Indicators Declined in July A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening. 2 0 uknown
+235 Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru (Reuters) - An ancient walled city complex\ some 1,300 years ago a culture later conquered\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\explorers said on Tuesday. 0 Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru Jungle (Reuters) Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\inhabited some 1,300 years ago by a culture later conquered by\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\explorers said on Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+236 "Colgate to 4,400, Shut NEW YORK (Reuters) -. <A=""http://www...com/.?=CL.N=///fullquote""&;.N&;/&; 4,400, or of its work, and , said on." 0 "Colgate to Cut 4,400 Jobs, Shut Plants NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> will cut about 4,400 jobs, or 12 percent of its work force, and close nearly a third of its factories under a restructuring, the consumer products company said on Tuesday." 2 0 uknown
+237 Drugstore Offers New Wave of NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 2 Drugstore Offers New Wave of Disposable Cameras NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 3 2 uknown
+238 .S. Penetration Tops 51 By ANICK NEW YORK () -- The number of Americans who get on the via lines has now equaled the number using connections. July measurements Nielsen/NetRatings placed the audience at 51 percent of the.... 2 U.S. Broadband Penetration Tops 51 By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. July measurements from Nielsen/NetRatings placed the broadband audience at 51 percent of the U.S... 3 2 uknown
+239 Wins Gold on Appeal () - an 200. 0 American Aaron Peirsol Wins Gold on Appeal ATHENS (Reuters) - Aaron Peirsol won his second gold medal at the Athens Olympics Thursday after winning an appeal against his disqualification from the men's 200 meter backstroke. 1 0 uknown
+240 report 'spreads blame' on the Abu abuse blame least,. 3 Abu Ghraib report 'spreads blame' A report on the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal will blame at least two dozen more people, say US officials. 0 3 uknown
+241 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers on Wednesday took a lawsuit by\Ecuadorean Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 2 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) Reuters - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers on Wednesday took a lawsuit by\Ecuadorean Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 3 2 uknown
+242 , Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 0 Priceline, Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 3 0 uknown
+243 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. contradicting new evidence claims the city-state was based on a real place." 0 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 3 0 uknown
+244 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151;. 0 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 3 0 uknown
+245 Wins the () - upstaged Russian diva become the first in 20 years to seize the gymnastics medal . 0 Carly Patterson Wins the Women's All-Round ATHENS (Reuters) - Carly Patterson upstaged Russian diva Svetlana Khorkina to become the first American in 20 years to seize the women's Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal on Thursday. 1 0 uknown
+246 Olympics: Olympic weightlifting reels as six more lifters fail drug tests : Weightlifting reeling from crisis hit drug-tainted as six more athletes were kicked out of for failing. 0 Olympics: Olympic weightlifting reels as six more lifters fail drug tests ATHENS : Weightlifting was reeling from the latest crisis to hit the perennially drug-tainted sport here as six more athletes were kicked out of the Olympics for failing dope tests. 1 0 uknown
+247 Hopes to Follow (AP) AP - Ran tried to avoid playing football after the pain it inflicted on father,. Bloodlines, his friends and reality forced a changed of heart. 0 Colts' Carthon Hopes to Follow Dad in NFL (AP) AP - Ran Carthon tried to avoid playing football after seeing the pain it inflicted on his father, Maurice. Bloodlines, his friends and reality forced a changed of heart. 1 0 uknown
+248 Nabisco to Change Dates in 2006 () - The Kraft Nabisco will one week later than usual starting in 2006, the major getting lost among other big. 2 LPGA's Nabisco to Change Dates in 2006 (AP) AP - The Kraft Nabisco Championship will be played one week later than usual starting in 2006, preventing the LPGA Tour's first major from getting lost among other big sporting events. 1 2 uknown
+249 Georgian Leave South Ossetia The the above the Ossetian of capital of, turning the area to. Georgia three of its were in earlier, while Ossetian say died ... 3 Georgian Troops Leave South Ossetia The soldiers withdrew from the heights above the Ossetian of capital of Tskhinvali Thursday, turning the area over to peacekeepers. Georgia says three of its soldiers were killed in earlier fighting, while Ossetian authorities say three civilians died ... 0 3 uknown
+250 Ohio Sues Best Buy, Alleging Used Sales (AP) AP - Ohio authorities sued Buy Co. Inc. on Thursday, alleging the electronics engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 3 Ohio Sues Best Buy, Alleging Used Sales (AP) AP - Ohio authorities sued Best Buy Co. Inc. on Thursday, alleging the electronics retailer engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2 3 uknown
+251 Cisco Leaves to Cisco Systems issued a security advisory warning some networks its routers be to attacks. Internetwork Operating and for the () ... 2 Cisco Flaw Leaves Router Vulnerable to Attack Cisco Systems issued a security advisory warning that some networks using its routers may be vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. Devices running Internetwork Operating System and enabled for the open shortest path first (OSPF) ... 3 2 uknown
+252 Sprint is chock of potential heros be to #; 100-meter as simply the best time. We witness sprints for time. It be furrowed. ... 0 Sprint is chock full of potential heros It would be nice to see this week #39;s 100-meter sprint as simply the best footrace of all time. We could witness four sub-10-second sprints for the first time ever. It would be nice to watch with raised eyebrows instead of furrowed ones. It ... 1 0 uknown
+253 Study the () - plunking a into Hudson to mysteries murky. 2 Scientists Study the Hudson River (AP) AP - Scientists are plunking a series of high-tech sensors into the Hudson River in an effort to unravel mysteries of the murky waterway. 3 2 uknown
+254 Study to of (AP) - A team of is a 600-mile stretch of the Inside this month to study the effects of cruise and other contaminants Alaska. 1 Study to Examine Effects of Ship Waste (AP) AP - A team of scientists is traveling a 600-mile stretch of the Inside Passage this month to study the effects of cruise ship waste and other contaminants in Southeast Alaska waters. 3 1 uknown
+255 Cink One () - to, Cink Thursday on a day the his. 2 Cink Leads NEC Invitational by One Shot (AP) AP - Free from the burden of trying to make the Ryder Cup team, Stewart Cink looked at ease Thursday on a marathon day at the NEC Invitational that ended with his name atop the leaderboard. 1 2 uknown
+256 28, APPLE issued a safety recall, its, posed potential. 2 Apple recalls 28,000 batteries APPLE has issued a safety recall for 28,000 batteries for its Powerbook notebooks, saying they posed a potential fire hazard. 3 2 uknown
+257 Best Buy a Bad? Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Buy, alleging electronics unfair deceptive practices. 3 Best Buy a Bad Deal? Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Best Buy, alleging the electronics retailer has engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2 3 uknown
+258 brings gold in at,. 19 () -- Chinese Liu Chunhong records on her to the #39; 69kg at, the fourth for China. 0 Liu brings China 4th gold in weightlifting at Athens Games ATHENS, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Hercules Liu Chunhong Thursday lifted three world records on her way to winning the women #39;s 69kg gold medal at the Athens Olympics, the fourth of the power sport competition for China. 1 0 uknown
+259 Davenport Davenport run and reached last eight of the with a 6-4 6-1 win over Lilia. 0 Battling Davenport through Lindsay Davenport continued her dominant recent run and reached the last eight of the Cincinnati Open with a 4-6 6-4 6-1 win over Lilia Osterloh. 1 0 uknown
+260 Genesis Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece the Sun In a dramatic ending marks a beginning in research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft set to by Earth a capsule with the Sun ultimately tell us more the genesis of our system. 0 Genesis Spacecraft Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun In a dramatic ending that marks a beginning in scientific research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system. 3 0 uknown
+261 Badminton want more Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics. 0 Badminton pair want more Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics. 1 0 uknown
+262 warring to in talks () - and its in talks chance diplomacy steps. 2 Darfur warring parties to meet in Nigeria for peace talks (AFP) AFP - Sudan's government and its foes in the Darfur region's rebel movements will meet on Monday for peace talks which mark a last chance for African diplomacy to solve the crisis before the United Nations steps in. 0 2 uknown
+263 Iraq Oil Exports Still Halved After HQ BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq continued to export oil at one million barrels per day on Friday after an on the South Oil Company headquarters took sabotage operations to a new level, an official at the state-owned entity said. 2 Iraq Oil Exports Still Halved After Basra HQ Attack BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq continued to export oil at one million barrels per day on Friday after an attack on the South Oil Company headquarters took sabotage operations to a new level, an official at the state-owned entity said. 0 2 uknown
+264 US slip but picture still murky NEW YORKFewer lined up to claim last but said the modest said very little about the current state of the. 1 US unemployment claims slip but picture still murky NEW YORKFewer Americans lined up to claim first-time jobless benefits last week but analysts said the modest decline said very little about the current state of the labour market. 2 1 uknown
+265 Vt. sues over importing drugs Vermont's Republican governor challenged the Bush administration's drug policy in federal court yesterday, marking the first time a state has chosen a legal avenue in the expanding battle over Canadian. 0 Vt. sues over importing drugs Vermont's Republican governor challenged the Bush administration's prescription drug policy in federal court yesterday, marking the first time a state has chosen a legal avenue in the expanding battle over Canadian imports. 2 0 uknown
+266 , #39; mark as,. #; ... 3 For starters, Giants #39; Manning on mark Manning had a decent debut as a starter, but Delhomme overshadowed the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft by throwing for a touchdown and running for another in the Carolina Panthers #39; 27-20 exhibition victory last night over ... 1 3 uknown
+267 deal waived off --. His (). , who respect for, have made. ... 2 Clemens deal is waived off CHICAGO -- The Red Sox were ready to welcome Roger Clemens back to Boston. His uniform number (21) was available. Pedro Martinez , who has expressed the utmost respect for Clemens, almost certainly would have made some room for the Rocket near the locker Clemens long used and Martinez now occupies. Curt Schilling would have been thrilled to pitch with ... 1 2 uknown
+268 Life without in a unique 11=2. doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha of the. 2 Life without numbers in a unique Amazon tribe 11=2. Mathematics doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even 11 would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha tribe of the Amazon. 3 2 uknown
+269 P2P Services in the Clear In a major setback for the music and movie industries, a federal appeals court upholds a lower decision in the infamous Grokster case, peer-to-peer services Morpheus and Grokster are not liable for the copyright infringement of their. By Katie Dean. 2 P2P Services in the Clear In a major setback for the music and movie industries, a federal appeals court upholds a lower court's decision in the infamous Grokster case, ruling peer-to-peer services Morpheus and Grokster are not liable for the copyright infringement of their users. By Katie Dean. 3 2 uknown
+270 Swap Your, or Your President The producer of ads featuring PC users who switched to Macs is applying the same tactic to political commercials. This time, he'll focus on former backers of President Bush, recruited online, who've changed their political. Witt. 2 Swap Your PC, or Your President The producer of ads featuring PC users who switched to Macs is applying the same tactic to political commercials. This time, he'll focus on former backers of President Bush, recruited online, who've changed their political allegiance. By Louise Witt. 3 2 uknown
+271 cruises Washington Open WASHINGTON,. (Xinhuanet) -- in with a 6-4, 6-2 over Pless of Denmark here on. 2 Agassi cruises into Washington Open ATP quarter-finals WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Andre Agassi cruised into quarter-finals in Washington Open tennis with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Kristian Pless of Denmark here on Thursday night. 1 2 uknown
+272 Producer sues for Rings profits producer Saul Zaentz sues the producers of The Lord of the Rings for \$20m in royalties. 2 Producer sues for Rings profits Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz sues the producers of The Lord of the Rings for \$20m in royalties. 0 2 uknown
+273 30,000 More Threaten to Cross to - (Reuters) - Some 30,, of fresh\ inside, have threatened to cross\into, the U.N. on Friday. 3 30,000 More Sudanese Threaten to Cross to Chad -UN (Reuters) Reuters - Some 30,000 Sudanese, victims of fresh\attacks by Arab militia inside Darfur, have threatened to cross\into Chad, the U.N. refugee agency warned on Friday. 0 3 uknown
+274 Google scores first-day bump of 18 (USATODAY.com).com - Even a big first-day jump in shares of Google (GOOG) couldn't quiet debate over whether the Internet search engine's contentious auction was a hit or a flop. 2 Google scores first-day bump of 18 (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Even a big first-day jump in shares of Google (GOOG) couldn't quiet debate over whether the Internet search engine's contentious auction was a hit or a flop. 3 2 uknown
+275 Gymnastics All-Around () - upstaged Russian diva Svetlana become the first in 20 to win Olympic . 0 Carly Patterson Wins Gymnastics All-Around Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - Carly Patterson upstaged Russian diva Svetlana Khorkina to become the first American in 20 years to win the women's Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal on Thursday. 1 0 uknown
+276 hit with \$40. Montana jury orders firm to pay up over gas pipeline leak from 1955; company plans to appeal. NEW (Reuters) - A Montana jury Corp., the number company, to pay \$. for environmental from ... 3 ChevronTexaco hit with \$40.3M ruling Montana jury orders oil firm to pay up over gas pipeline leak from 1955; company plans to appeal. NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Montana jury ordered ChevronTexaco Corp., the number two US oil company, to pay \$40.3 million for environmental damage from a gasoline ... 2 3 uknown
+277 boxers punched out of -- became the second American to bow out Olympic defeated by Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba in their bout at 152 pounds. 0 3 US boxers punched out of Games Athens -- Vanes Martirosyan became the second American to bow out of the Olympic boxing tournament Thursday when he was defeated 20-11 by Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba in their welterweight bout at 152 pounds. 1 0 uknown
+278 "Bell; Rouse. <=""://www.../.?=.N=///"">.N&;/A> bell . <=""://www.../.?=.=///""&;.&;/&;,..., \$.." 3 "Before-the Bell; Rouse Co. Shares Jump <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RSE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RSE.N</A> jumped before the bell after General Growth Properties Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GGP.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S. shopping mall owner, on Friday said it would buy Rouse for \$7.2 billion." 2 3 uknown
+279 Services make big in Japan Tertiary index comes in at almost double expectations, drives up yen and helps overcome. LONDON (Reuters) - The hit a four-week high against the Friday as stronger-than-expected Japanese service sector data raised optimism about the ... 0 Services make big gains in Japan Tertiary index comes in at almost double expectations, drives up yen and helps Nikkei overcome oil. LONDON (Reuters) - The yen hit a four-week high against the dollar Friday as stronger-than-expected Japanese service sector data raised optimism about the ... 2 0 uknown
+280 Google up 18 in In the stock #39; day of trading, investors bought, and shares a, with the price just \$100 - 18 percent higher than where it. It, other words, #;, Brin ... 3 Google shares bounce up 18 in trading debut In the stock #39;s first day of trading, investors bought, sold and flipped shares at a furious pace, with the price ending just above \$100 - 18 percent higher than where it started. It was, in other words, everything the company #39;s founders, Sergy Brin and ... 2 3 uknown
+281 , step back. 0 Stocks Lower as Oil Prices Steam Higher With the much-ballyhooed initial public offering of Google behind them and oil chugging to a new record high, investors took a step back today. 2 0 uknown
+282 Don #39;t expect to relinquish his top ranking without a fight They #39;re calling Ohio a quot;battleground state, quot; one of the two or three places likely to decide November #39;s presidential election. On local TV, the Bush and Kerry ads air so frequently that it #39;s easy to forget it #39;s Bob Costas who actually runs the country. 2 Don #39;t expect Tiger to relinquish his top ranking without a fight They #39;re calling Ohio a quot;battleground state, quot; one of the two or three places likely to decide November #39;s presidential election. On local TV, the Bush and Kerry ads air so frequently that it #39;s easy to forget it #39;s Bob Costas who actually runs the country. 1 2 uknown
+283 AdWords\\ many,, that placement. In, a separate the.\\ advertising or to ... 2 Understanding Google AdWords Understanding Google AdWords\\Unlike many search engines Google, to its credit, clearly denotes search listings that are paid placement. In fact, Google AdWords appear in a separate section down the left side of the screen.\\Google AdWords provide an inexpensive advertising venue for businesses to advertise products or services to a targeted ... 3 2 uknown
+284 Service, senators and civil liberties <strong>Letters:</> The bulging postbag gives up its secrets 0 Service packs, senators and civil liberties <strong>Letters:</strong> The bulging postbag gives up its secrets 3 0 uknown
+285 on () -, the after missed. 3 Saints Revoke Waiver Claim on Derek Ross (AP) AP - One day after placing a waiver claim on troubled cornerback Derek Ross, the Saints did an about-face and released the former Ohio State standout after he missed a scheduled flight to New Orleans on Wednesday night. 1 3 uknown
+286 Hooker Puts First a is never popular, but it's the right thing to do. 0 Hooker Furniture Puts Investors First Closing a factory is never popular, but it's the right thing to do. 2 0 uknown
+287 in to Sniff Out Cancer Experts have trained unwanted dogs into supersniffers that can detect drugs or bombs. Now they're focusing on a threat #151;prostate. 2 Dogs in Training to Sniff Out Cancer Experts have trained unwanted dogs into supersniffers that can detect drugs or bombs. Now they're focusing on a new threat #151;prostate cancer. 3 2 uknown
+288 Antidepressants to Reflect Suicide Risk (Reuters) - The U.S. and Administration plans to update labels to reflect that suggest a link between the and suicide in youths, but remains cautious about the strength of such ties, according to documents released on Friday. 3 Antidepressants to Reflect Suicide Risk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in youths, but remains cautious about the strength of such ties, according to documents released on Friday. 2 3 uknown
+289 UAL and Its Creditors Agree to 30-Day Extension UAL's United will have a 30-day on the period in it can file an exclusive reorganization plan. 1 UAL and Its Creditors Agree to 30-Day Extension UAL's United Airlines will have a 30-day extention on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan. 2 1 uknown
+290 Mixed Among Ahead of CORCHA CAMP, () - A in a camp in his he is for. just a few hours march away, young they are convinced to drive them off the land. 1 Mood Mixed Among Darfur Rebels Ahead of Talks CORCHA CAMP, Sudan (Reuters) - A Sudanese rebel commander in a camp in Darfur tells his troops he is hoping for peace. But just a few hours march away, young men say they are convinced Sudan wants to drive them off the land. 0 1 uknown
+291 Swimming: Wins Gold, Pulls Out of () -, who won medals the, said he was pulling out of meter to give team mate the chance to swim. 0 Swimming: Phelps Wins Gold, Pulls Out of Relay ATHENS (Reuters) - Michael Phelps, who has won five gold medals in the Olympic pool, said Friday he was pulling out of Saturday's 4x100 meter medley relay final to give team mate Ian Crocker the chance to swim. 1 0 uknown
+292 Court Won't Halt Arch Coal's Bid () - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday\that Coal Inc. (ACI.) may proceed with its bid to buy the\assets of rival Coal Co. LLC,\request Federal Trade Commission to block the deal,\. 3 Court Won't Halt Arch Coal's Triton Bid (Reuters) Reuters - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday\that Arch Coal Inc. (ACI.N) may proceed with its bid to buy the\assets of rival Triton Coal Co. LLC, denying an emergency\request by the Federal Trade Commission to block the deal, a\spokesman for the agency said. 2 3 uknown
+293 Treasury Prices Take Breather () - U.S. Treasury prices for breath on blistering two-session rally out of , though analysts room . 3 Treasury Prices Take a Breather Today NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices paused for breath on Tuesday after a blistering two-session rally ran out of steam, though analysts still saw room to the upside given the large short-base in the market. 2 3 uknown
+294 Still in Control of Shrine , (Reuters) - fighters appeared still to be in control of the Ali in the early on Saturday, but the whereabouts of their leader, the fiery al-Sadr, were unknown. 1 Sadr Militiamen Still in Control of Iraq Shrine NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Rebel Shi'ite fighters appeared still to be in control of the Imam Ali mosque in the Iraqi city Najaf early on Saturday, but the whereabouts of their leader, the fiery cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, were unknown. 0 1 uknown
+295 completes of,, () -- Spanish Xabi Sociedad Luis Barcelona contracts. 0 Liverpool completes signings of Alonso, Garcia LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Spanish pair Xabi Alonso from Real Sociedad and Luis Garcia from Barcelona signed five-year contracts with Liverpool on Friday. 1 0 uknown
+296 Report: Consumers in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 2 Report: Consumers tuning in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 3 2 uknown
+297 --....., won --. 3 Seven seize ATHENS -- He was behind at the start. He was behind at the turn. He was behind for 99.99 of the 100 meters. His head was behind Ian Crocker's head at the finish. And yet somehow last night, Michael Phelps won again -- for the fourth and final time in an individual race at these Olympics. 1 3 uknown
+298 One in four servers to run Linux by 2008 In a, the research firm painted a bright future for the open source operating system, shipments of servers running Linux -- and revenues from those shipments -- will rise significantly over the next five years. 2 One in four servers to run Linux by 2008 In a report, the research firm painted a bright future for the open source operating system, claiming that shipments of servers running Linux -- and revenues from those shipments -- will rise significantly over the next five years. 3 2 uknown
+299 Republican Convention Light on Stars () - The Republicans will have one sure Hollywood star for their convention #151; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger #151; along with performers to keep the country music fans happy. But they'll be hard-pressed to match the Democratic convention's appeal to young voters led by Ben Affleck. 2 Republican Convention Light on Stars (AP) AP - The Republicans will have one sure Hollywood star for their convention #151; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger #151; along with performers to keep the country music fans happy. But they'll be hard-pressed to match the Democratic convention's appeal to young voters led by Ben Affleck. 0 2 uknown
+300 Italian PM #39;s transplant confirmed After days of speculation sparked by the white by Mr Berlusconi on holiday in, Piero Rosati said the results of the operation would show in a couple of months. 1 Italian PM #39;s transplant confirmed After days of speculation sparked by the white bandanna worn by Mr Berlusconi on holiday in Sardinia, Piero Rosati said the results of the operation would show in a couple of months. 0 1 uknown
+301 Recalls affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. 2 Apple Recalls Flaming 15-inch PowerBook G4 Battery The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. 3 2 uknown
+302 Samsung plans to invest Won25, in chips Samsung, the world #;s second largest chip, said that it would invest, (\$) its semiconductor by 2010 3 Samsung plans to invest Won25,000bn in chips Samsung Electronics, the world #39;s second largest computer chip manufacturer, yesterday said that it would invest Won25,000bn (\$24bn) in its semiconductor business by 2010 to generate 2 3 uknown
+303 Rosetta Mission Sniffing a The European Rosetta mission sample a as it tries to harpoon and hook onto its surface. A specially designed oven will cook the in to for recognizable. 0 Rosetta Mission Sniffing a Comet The European Rosetta mission will sample a comet as it tries to harpoon and hook onto its surface. A specially designed oven will cook the comet in analogy to sniffing for recognizable elements. 3 0 uknown
+304 gold strikes in two, the #; 4-km. 2 More gold for Britain as Wiggins strikes Bradley Wiggins has given Britain their second Olympic cycling gold medal in two days, winning the men #39;s 4-km individual pursuit. 1 2 uknown
+305 Kill Fence and killed a as he approached a security fence between and the, on Saturday. 1 Soldiers Kill Palestinian Near Gaza-Israel Fence Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said on Saturday. 0 1 uknown
+306 , Bicker, - to kept hold on a revered shrine, and in on, raising fears a resolution to the crisis the could between. The.... 1 Militia, Shiite Leaders Bicker Over Shrine NAJAF, Iraq - Militants loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr kept their hold on a revered shrine, and clashes flared in Najaf on Saturday, raising fears that a resolution to the crisis in the holy city could collapse amid bickering between Shiite leaders. The clashes between U.S... 0 1 uknown
+307 Strongwoman hoists 100th gold for Chinese delegation Tang Gonghong a world record to claim in Athens the 100th Olympic gold for China since its in 1984 Olympic Games on when 0 Strongwoman hoists 100th gold for Chinese delegation Tang Gonghong lifted a world record to claim in Athens the 100th Olympic gold for China since its participation in 1984 Olympic Games on Saturday when 1 0 uknown
+308 Mulls Boundries for African Fighting (AP) - As the month-end deadline nears for to the mostly in, the United and Western are in a dilemma over how far to go to stop the in an African. 1 West Mulls Boundries for African Fighting (AP) AP - As the month-end deadline nears for Sudan to disarm the mostly Arab pro-government militias in Darfur, the United Nations and Western powers are in a dilemma over how far to go to stop the killing in an African country. 0 1 uknown
+309 Chavez victory confirmed Caracas, Venezuela - The results of an support the official vote count showing that President Chavez won this month #39;s referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday. 0 Chavez victory confirmed Caracas, Venezuela - The results of an audit support the official vote count showing that President Hugo Chavez won this month #39;s recall referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday. 2 0 uknown
+310 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 1 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 2 1 uknown
+311 another (AFP) - States, starts. 0 Lithuanians deliver NBA stars another Olympic basketball dunking (AFP) AFP - Lithuania defeated the United States 94-90 in an Olympic men's basketball preliminary round game, only the fourth loss in 115 Olympic starts for the defending champions. 1 0 uknown
+312 :, on Verge of Deal (AP) - The to Marty #; agreement, source. 3 Source: Dolphins, Bears on Verge of Deal (AP) AP - The Chicago Bears agreed Saturday to trade receiver Marty Booker to the Miami Dolphins for unsigned Adewale Ogunleye #151; if the Bears can reach a contract agreement with the Pro Bowl defensive end, a source close to the negotiations said. 1 3 uknown
+313 () - #;defeat the and. 3 Cricket-Lara mulls over future after England whitewash LONDON (AFP) - Brian Lara said he will take stock before deciding on his future as West Indies captain following his side #39;s 10-wicket defeat to England in the fourth and final Test. 1 3 uknown
+314 and suspected rugged, and a, and security officials. 1 Pakistani troops raid two terrorist hideouts PAKISTANI troops backed by artillery and aircraft attacked two suspected terrorist hideouts near the rugged Afghan border yesterday, killing and wounding a number of militants, Pakistan army and security officials said. 0 1 uknown
+315 Surges Clear Bruce Fleisher a 65 to take a after second round of the Greater Hickory in North. 2 Fleisher Surges Clear Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic in North Carolina. 1 2 uknown
+316 Amazon to Chinese Retailer.com Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. said on Thursday that it will buy Joyo.com Ltd., which runs some of China #39;s biggest retail Web sites, for about \$75 million to gain entry into China #39;s fast-growing market. 2 Amazon to Buy Chinese Retailer Joyo.com Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. said on Thursday that it will buy Joyo.com Ltd., which runs some of China #39;s biggest retail Web sites, for about \$75 million to gain entry into China #39;s fast-growing market. 3 2 uknown
+317 Jerkens makes right call with Society Jerkens hemmed and hawed this week over running Society Saturday #39;s Grade 1 at. 2 Jerkens makes right call with Society Selection Trainer Allen Jerkens hemmed and hawed this past week over running Society Selection in Saturday #39;s Grade 1 Alabama at Saratoga. 1 2 uknown
+318 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to win the 100 meters. 1 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to win the 100 meters. 0 1 uknown
+319 Ready to Bet on Alternative Energy? Well, Think Again When rise, public interest in alternative often does, too. But the logic is evidently escaping Wall. 3 Ready to Bet on Alternative Energy? Well, Think Again When oil prices rise, public interest in alternative energy often does, too. But the logic is evidently escaping Wall Street. 2 3 uknown
+320 , scattered four hits, leading past Rays on night. 0 Athletics 5, Devil Rays 0 Barry Zito scattered four hits over eight shutout innings, leading the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-0 on Saturday night. 1 0 uknown
+321 hopes would take back, the mainstream, hopes that its former West Bank would take back his for the Jan. 9. 2 Fatah hopes Barghouti would take back candidacy Fatah, the mainstream Palestinian movement, hopes that its former West Bank leader Marwan Barghouti would take back his candidacy for the Jan. 9 presidential election. 0 2 uknown
+322 hit party rally A series of has an rally in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, killing at least 13 people. There were seven or eight at the League, a. 1 Blasts hit Bangladesh party rally A series of grenade blasts has rocked an opposition party rally in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, killing at least 13 people. There were seven or eight explosions at the Awami League headquarters, as leader Sheikh Hasina addressed a crowd. 0 1 uknown
+323 #39; fastest in women #39; first #39; Yuliya became the fastest to for women #39; 100 second at the. 0 Belarus #39; Nesterenko fastest in women #39;s 100m first round Belarus #39; Yuliya Nesterenko became the fastest woman to qualify for the women #39;s 100 meters second round at the Olympic Games here on Friday. 1 0 uknown
+324 Around the The of a office in that six drew calls from a union for a of staffers from the embattled. 2 Around the world The bombing of a UN election office in Afghanistan that injured six policemen drew calls from a UN union Friday for a withdrawal of staffers from the embattled nation. 0 2 uknown
+325 , in gold And on the eighth, Michael Phelps to. After some 18 in competition, a mere night, teammates cap a swim. 0 Work done, Phelps basks in gold glor And on the eighth day, Michael Phelps actually got to rest. After swimming some 18 races in Olympic competition, Phelps was a mere spectator last night, watching his teammates cap a terrific week for the US swim team. 1 0 uknown
+326 China lack of pipelines will spend about \$3.4 over two to three years laying thousands of miles of pipelines to help secure energy supply in the face of prices and demand. 3 China confronts lack of pipelines China will spend about \$3.4 billion over two to three years laying thousands of miles of oil pipelines to help secure its energy supply in the face of soaring prices and demand. 2 3 uknown
+327 drives in winning run in ninth Lane took an unusual with hitting a disappointing performance Friday. 2 Lane drives in winning run in ninth Jason Lane took an unusual post-game batting practice with hitting coach Gary Gaetti after a disappointing performance Friday night. 1 2 uknown
+328 controversy The Gymnastics three judges a mistake they made in #39;, but results be Hamm of the would keep gold. 0 Games hammered with controversy The International Gymnastics Federation suspended three judges yesterday for a mistake they made in scoring the men #39;s all-around final, but said results would not be changed and Paul Hamm of the United States would keep his gold medal. 1 0 uknown
+329 Admirers look to 2008 But as far as greats and John are, what did in exceeded what did. 0 Admirers look to 2008 But as far as swim greats Rowdy Gaines and John Naber are concerned, what Phelps did in Athens exceeded what Spitz did in Munich in 1972. 1 0 uknown
+330 Arson attack on in () - A social in was by fire overnight in an anti-Semitic arson attack, city authorities. 2 Arson attack on Jewish centre in Paris (AFP) AFP - A Jewish social centre in central Paris was destroyed by fire overnight in an anti-Semitic arson attack, city authorities said. 0 2 uknown
+331 to cut CONSUMER maker said it would cut about 12 per cent of its,000-person force close a third of its worldwide as a restructuring. 0 Colgate to cut workforce CONSUMER goods maker Colgate-Palmolive said today it would cut about 12 per cent of its 37,000-person work force and close a third of its factories worldwide as part of a four-year restructuring. 2 0 uknown
+332 A Founding Father? Give the guy some credit. Tung, Hong Kong #39;s embattled Chief Executive, gets precious little of it from his people these daysand heaps of 2 A Founding Father? Give the guy some credit. Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong #39;s embattled Chief Executive, gets precious little of it from his people these daysand heaps of 0 2 uknown
+333 Three People Killed at () - A man and two were shot dead by and U.S.-led after their vehicle ran through a on Saturday, a.S. statement. 1 Three People Killed at Afghan Checkpoint KABUL (Reuters) - A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and U.S.-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a U.S. military statement said. 0 1 uknown
+334 PRESS START FOR NOSTALGIA Like Led Zeppelin #39;s #39; #39;Stairway to Heaven #39; #39; and Lynyrd Skynyrd #39;s #39; #39;Freebird, #39; #39; classic games like Frogger and Pong can bring back an entire era. 1 PRESS START FOR NOSTALGIA Like Led Zeppelin #39;s #39; #39;Stairway to Heaven #39; #39; and Lynyrd Skynyrd #39;s #39; #39;Freebird, #39; #39; classic video games like Frogger and Pong can bring back an entire era. 3 1 uknown
+335 loses gold after aiming at wrong target shooter fired at the wrong target on his final shot, blowing a commanding lead in the rifle and allowing Jia Zhanbo of China to gold. 0 Emmons loses gold medal after aiming at wrong target American shooter Matt Emmons fired at the wrong target on his final shot Sunday, blowing a commanding lead in the Olympic 50-meter three-position rifle event and allowing Jia Zhanbo of China to take the gold. 1 0 uknown
+336 set of set headlines as analysts record-breaking. 0 Oil prices look set to dominate The price of oil looks set to grab headlines as analysts forecast that its record-breaking run may well continue. 2 0 uknown
+337 Visits of () - President made an unannounced visit to on Sunday, laying flowers at the of the president a elections for a. 2 Putin Visits Chechnya Ahead of Election (AP) AP - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to Chechnya on Sunday, laying flowers at the grave of the war-ravaged region's assassinated president a week before elections for a new leader. 0 2 uknown
+338 U.S. Softball Team Wins, Closes in on Gold ATHENS, - Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team - they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three-hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game... 1 U.S. Softball Team Wins, Closes in on Gold ATHENS, Greece - Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team - they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three-hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game... 0 1 uknown
+339 More Newcastle United Stories Legendary Real Madrid defender Goyo Benito believes of Jonathan at Santiago help bring an avalanche of titles to Real Madrid. 0 More Newcastle United Stories Legendary Real Madrid defender Goyo Benito believes the arrival of Jonathan Woodgate at the Santiago Bernabeu will help bring an avalanche of titles to Real Madrid. 1 0 uknown
+340 "Munch masterpiece 'The from Oslo museum () - A version of Munch's masterpiece ""The"" and another famous by the great Norwegian were from Oslo museum by armed and robbers, police said." 3 "Munch masterpiece 'The Scream' stolen from Oslo museum (AFP) AFP - A version of Edvard Munch's masterpiece ""The Scream"" and another famous painting by the great Norwegian artist were stolen from an Oslo museum by armed and hooded robbers, police said." 0 3 uknown
+341 Men Set for Sizzling Duel in 100 Meters ATHENS, - The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers - including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene - will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games. Five men broke 10 seconds in qualifying Saturday, led by Crawford's time of 9.89... 1 Men Set for Sizzling Duel in 100 Meters ATHENS, Greece - The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers - including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene - will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games. Five men broke 10 seconds in qualifying Saturday, led by Crawford's time of 9.89... 0 1 uknown
+342 storms to gold New Zealand #39; Sarah Ulmer stormed to gold in the women #39; a new world record time., fourth in Sydney four years, beat Australia #39; in a of three minutes 24. 0 Ulmer storms to gold New Zealand #39;s Sarah Ulmer stormed to gold in the women #39;s individual pursuit in a new world record time. Ulmer, fourth in Sydney four years ago, beat Australia #39;s Katie Mactier in a time of three minutes 24. 1 0 uknown
+343 Goal-happy Ajax and maintain perfect starts Champions Ajax thrash 6-2 while hit four past to regain the early lead in the division. 0 Goal-happy Ajax and Feyenoord maintain perfect starts Champions Ajax Amsterdam came from behind to thrash NAC Breda 6-2 on Sunday while Feyenoord hit four past Willem II Tilburg to regain the early lead in the Dutch first division. 1 0 uknown
+344 : Ulmer #39;s scorching times in secret rides New Zealand #39;s star, Sarah Ulmer, last week rode under world record time twice in an hour during a secret session in France. 3 Cycling: Ulmer #39;s scorching times in secret rides New Zealand #39;s star cyclist, Sarah Ulmer, last week rode under world record time twice in an hour during a secret training session in France. 1 3 uknown
+345 Arsenal matches record league games without a loss on Arsenal for three second-half goals in 11 minutes to beat, matching a record of league games without a loss in top-flight English. 0 Arsenal matches record of 42 league games without a loss on Sunday Arsenal rallied for three second-half goals in 11 minutes on Sunday to beat Middlesbrough 5-3, matching a 25-year-old record of 42 league games without a loss in the top-flight of English soccer. 1 0 uknown
+346 Will High Oil Prices Lead to Recession? (AP) - High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all U.S. recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy costs pose to what, until recently, many expected to be a banner year for the U.S.. 3 Will High Oil Prices Lead to Recession? (AP) AP - High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all U.S. recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy costs pose to what, until recently, many expected to be a banner year for the U.S. economy. 2 3 uknown
+347 : meetings scheduled for Sunday members have scheduled two #39;rebel #39; for Sunday, one to be headed by Vilnai and the second Ben-Eliezer. 1 Labor: Anti-Peres meetings scheduled for Sunday Labor members have scheduled two #39;rebel #39; anti-Peres conferences for Sunday, one to be headed by MK Matan Vilnai and the second by MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer. 0 1 uknown
+348 U.S. Win Medals; Angry () - Terin Humphrey got. got. And Paul got mad. seven, most since Los. finished. 0 U.S. Gymnasts Win 3 Medals; Hamm Angry (AP) AP - Terin Humphrey and Annia Hatch got silver. Courtney Kupets got bronze. And Paul Hamm got mad. The United States upped its gymnastics medal haul to seven Sunday night, the most since the Americans won 16 at the boycotted Los Angeles Games in 1984. And they might not be finished yet. 1 0 uknown
+349 Noguchi Wins Marathon<br> Marathon,<br>BULLETIN<br> , () -- Mizuki of Japan the marathon in 2, 26 minutes, 20 seconds. 0 Noguchi Wins Marathon BULLETIN<br>BC-OLY--Women's Marathon RUN,0058<br>BULLETIN<br> ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Mizuki Noguchi of Japan won the marathon Sunday in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds. 1 0 uknown
+350 More for Past Water on Summary - (Aug 22, 2004) #39;s Spirit has dug up plenty of on slopes of quot; Hills quot; that once covered the area. 1 More Evidence for Past Water on Mars Summary - (Aug 22, 2004) NASA #39;s Spirit rover has dug up plenty of evidence on slopes of quot;Columbia Hills quot; that water once covered the area. 3 1 uknown
+351 from Unknown to () - roared from unknown win 100 meters, rivals in final. 0 Gatlin Sprints from Unknown to Olympic Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - American Justin Gatlin roared from virtual unknown to win the blue ribband Olympic men's 100 meters race on Sunday, upstaging more illustrious rivals in a pulsating final. 1 0 uknown
+352 in Japan fall short of hype Japanese have failed to measure up to an assessment made in April by Merrill Lynch #39;s chief global strategist, David Bowers, who said Japan was quot;very much everyone #39;s favorite market. 0 Indexes in Japan fall short of hype Japanese stocks have failed to measure up to an assessment made in April by Merrill Lynch #39;s chief global strategist, David Bowers, who said Japan was quot;very much everyone #39;s favorite equity market. 2 0 uknown
+353 , Ramirez hit three-run, and the Chicago Cubs beat Houston in conclusion of three-game series. 0 GAME DAY RECAP Sunday, August 22 Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run homer, Moises Alou also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 11-6 on Sunday in the testy conclusion of a three-game series between the NL Central rivals. 1 0 uknown
+354 . () -- Kerry got of run but #39; enough to take. in Kent posted an victory. 0 SI.com HOUSTON (Ticker) -- Kerry Wood got plenty of run support but didn #39;t stick around long enough to take advantage of it. Wood was ejected in the fifth inning for hitting Jeff Kent as the Cubs posted an 11-6 victory over the Astros. 1 0 uknown
+355 Exhausted Massu Outlasts Fish for Gold (Reuters) - An exhausted Massu reeled in Mardy Fish in five tortuous on Sunday to win Chile their second at less than 24 hours after helping them to their first. 0 Exhausted Massu Outlasts Fish for Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - An exhausted Nicolas Massu reeled in Mardy Fish in five tortuous sets on Sunday to win Chile their second gold medal at an Olympic Games less than 24 hours after helping them to their first. 1 0 uknown
+356 Three people killed at A man and two women were shot dead by and after their vehicle ran through a, a. 2 Three people killed at Afghan checkpoint A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and US-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a US military statement said. 0 2 uknown
+357 Karzai set for visit to Pakistan Afghan President Karzai to visit Pakistan to discuss fighting terror boosting trade. 2 Karzai set for visit to Pakistan Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Pakistan to discuss fighting terror and boosting trade. 0 2 uknown
+358 Unveils Plan for The plan would give the proposed national director responsibility for of the C..A. and the. 1 Senate Republican Unveils Plan for Intelligence The plan would give the proposed national director responsibility for intelligence-gathering of the C.I.A. and the Pentagon. 0 1 uknown
+359 Davenport wins in American Lindsay Davenport captured her fourth consecutive title, beating second seed Vera 6-3, 6-2 in the final of \$,000. 0 Davenport wins in Cincinnati American Lindsay Davenport captured her fourth consecutive title, beating second seed Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the \$US170,000 WTA Cincinnati Open on Sunday. 1 0 uknown
+360 3, Wound 2 at in say that three people were killed and two others critically wounded when their pickup truck tried to run a in the of. 1 Afghan-Coalition Soldiers Kill 3, Wound 2 at Checkpoint Coalition forces in Afghanistan say that three people were killed and two others critically wounded when their pickup truck tried to run a checkpoint in the province of Ghazni. 0 1 uknown
+361 U.S. Attacks as Near Shrine , () - A U.S. AC-130 gunship attacked in the holy of early on Monday after the siege of a at the center of a nearly. 1 U.S. Plane Attacks Najaf Rebels as Tanks Near Shrine NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - A U.S. AC-130 gunship attacked Shi'ite militia positions in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf early on Monday after tanks reinforced the siege of a shrine at the center of a nearly three-week insurgency. 0 1 uknown
+362 face Abu hearings with abusing prisoners face hearings in. 3 Soldiers face Abu Ghraib hearings Four US soldiers charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners are set to face pre-trial hearings in Germany. 0 3 uknown
+363 Colin Jackson: Hard lessons learnt in the human laboratory Yesterday #39;s treated us to the two extremes of, the endurance race which the body to its limits, and the heavyweight showdown, the, which is in the mind. 3 Colin Jackson: Hard lessons learnt in the human laboratory Yesterday #39;s Olympics treated us to the two extremes of athletics, the endurance race which tests the body to its limits, and the heavyweight showdown, the sprint, which is in the mind. 1 3 uknown
+364 surfaces as sinks, only play to a lead after 54 into a win, just in the at. 3 Cink surfaces as Donald sinks Stewart Cink, who needed only to play around par to convert a five-stroke lead after 54 holes into a win, did just that in the NEC Invitational at Firestone yesterday. 1 3 uknown
+365 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is 2 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly 3 2 uknown
+366 Rally to () - consecutive to their sixth. 2 Red Sox Rally to Beat White Sox 6-5 (AP) AP - Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz homered on consecutive pitches to start the eighth inning Sunday night and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their sixth straight win. 1 2 uknown
+367 : Here, there, everywhere It can only remain aloft for three minutes but weighs less than an empty soft drink can -- and it can and in. 2 Prototype copter-cam: Here, there, everywhere It can only remain aloft for three minutes but weighs less than an empty soft drink can -- and it can take and transmit pictures in flight. 3 2 uknown
+368 Cink Justifies #39;s Faith Three weeks away from the Ryder, American Stewart Cink hopes he has silenced at least some of his critics - if indeed they exist. 2 Cink Justifies Sutton #39;s Faith Three weeks away from the Ryder Cup, American Stewart Cink hopes he has silenced at least some of his critics - if indeed they exist. 1 2 uknown
+369 Plane crashes into mountain 25 : A plane crashed into a in, killing 25 people, including five children, the Air Force team in a. 2 Plane crashes into Venezuelan mountain killing 25 : A military plane crashed into a mountain in Central Venezuela, killing 25 people, including five children, the Air Force rescue team said in a statement. 0 2 uknown
+370 brings parties to the table as UN sanctions loom (AFP) - The Union will bring government and rebel armies into talks with regional power-brokers aimed at heading off mounting in the of. 2 Africa brings Sudanese parties to the table as UN sanctions loom (AFP) AFP - The African Union will bring Sudan's warring government and rebel armies into talks with regional power-brokers aimed at heading off a mounting humanitarian crisis in the province of Darfur. 0 2 uknown
+371 Taiwan votes on A vote is due to be held in Taiwan on plans to halve the of in the island's famously. 2 Taiwan votes on leaner parliament A vote is due to be held in Taiwan on plans to halve the number of seats in the island's famously heated legislature. 0 2 uknown
+372 briefly regains 11,000 level - #39;s Nikkei briefly recovered to the 11,000 level Monday morning on widespread buying prompted advances in shares last Friday. 0 Nikkei briefly regains 11,000 level TOKYO - Japan #39;s benchmark Nikkei stock index briefly recovered to the 11,000 level Monday morning on widespread buying prompted by advances in US shares last Friday. 2 0 uknown
+373 walks out of 68-month cycle, official Hong Secretary Henry Tang said he believed Kong has out of the consumer price that lingered 68 months, according to the consumer price in the past few years. 0 HK walks out of 68-month deflation cycle, official Hong Kong Financial Secretary Henry Tang said he believed Hong Kong has walked out of the consumer price deflation cycle that lingered for 68 months, according to the consumer price index trend in the past few years. 2 0 uknown
+374 In terms of dollar, of all in world, is more than. 47 dollars. 0 Oil prices In terms of dollar value, of all the products in the world, nothing is traded more than oil. Crude oil traded above 47 dollars a barrel for the first time this week. 2 0 uknown
+375 : pit mishap win, Colo. -- shook a pit to #39; at Peak International. 0 ROUNDUP: Franchitti overcomes pit mishap for IRL win FOUNTAIN, Colo. -- Dario Franchitti shook off a potentially dangerous pit mishap to win the IRL #39;s Honda 225 Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway. 1 0 uknown
+376 Slowest in 2 Years (AP) AP - The productivity of workers a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported. 0 Productivity Growth Slowest in 2 Years (AP) AP - The productivity of America's workers grew at a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported Tuesday. 2 0 uknown
+377 Roundup: Pleasantly Perfect takes Classic Pleasantly Perfect took down stretch to by a in the 14th running of the \$1 million Del Mar. Pleasantly 3 Roundup: Pleasantly Perfect takes Pacific Classic Favored Pleasantly Perfect took charge down the stretch to win by a length in the 14th running of the \$1 million Pacific Classic yesterday at Del Mar. Pleasantly 1 3 uknown
+378 crimes hearings to begin for 4 US, -- Four suspected will be formally crimes this as the US opens the first legal hearings for foreign prisoners the in and held at a in. 2 War crimes hearings to begin for 4 at Guantanamo US NAVAL BASE GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- Four suspected Al Qaeda fighters will be formally charged with war crimes this week as the US military opens the first legal hearings for foreign prisoners captured during the war in Afghanistan and held at a remote US Navy base in Cuba. 0 2 uknown
+379 attack district HQ More than 1,000 a violent a district headquarters in #39;s northwestern mountains, said Sunday, as angry on the streets of to protest crippling of the, now also 3 Maoists attack Nepal district HQ More than 1,000 Maoists launched a violent assault on a district headquarters in Nepal #39;s northwestern mountains, officials said Sunday, as angry traders rallied on the streets of Kathmandu to protest a crippling rebel blockade of the capital, now also hit 0 3 uknown
+380 Downer dismisses #39;sexed up #39; warning claims : Foreign Downer dismissed newspaper the was repeatedly warned its for the war would impede the fight against. 2 Downer dismisses #39;sexed up #39; Iraq warning claims SYDNEY : Foreign Minister Alexander Downer dismissed newspaper claims the Australian government was repeatedly warned its support for the Iraq war would impede the fight against terrorism. 0 2 uknown
+381 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 2 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 1 2 uknown
+382 women avoid, advance -- elimination would have been a disaster the United States. Desperate for a victory, Americans avoided embarrassment by like a -- and like a. 0 US women avoid disaster, advance ATHENS -- Preliminary-round elimination would have been a disaster for the United States women. Desperate for a victory, the Americans avoided embarrassment by finally playing like a gold medal contender -- and like a team. 1 0 uknown
+383 Australia Australian budget airline announced Monday will increase the fuel it adds to ticket prices from Aug. because of soaring oil prices. 0 Australia Airline Announces Fuel Surcharge Australian budget airline Virgin Blue announced Monday it will increase the fuel surcharge it adds to ticket prices from Aug. 26 because of soaring oil prices. 2 0 uknown
+384 ARM agrees to buy Components for \$903 mn LONDON, August 23 (New) - ARM (ARM.ETR) has agreed to buy Components (ARTI), a provider integrated circuit solutions, for about \$913 million (. 3 ARM agrees to buy Artisan Components for \$903 mn LONDON, August 23 (New Ratings) - ARM Holdings (ARM.ETR) has agreed to buy Artisan Components Inc (ARTI), a US-based provider of integrated circuit designing solutions, for about \$913 million (503. 2 3 uknown
+385 North Says the is, not North it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party on the state #39;s development. 2 North Korea Says the Tyrant is Bush, not Kim North Korea says it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party talks on the communist state #39;s nuclear weapons development. 0 2 uknown
+386 Terreblanche challenges arrest White Eugene is after allegedly breaking the terms of his. 2 Terreblanche challenges SA arrest White supremacist Eugene Terreblanche is detained after allegedly breaking the terms of his parole. 0 2 uknown
+387 to record Paula #; #;, says. 2 Radcliffe withdrawal not due to injury World record holder Paula Radcliffe #39;s tearful withdrawal from the women #39;s Olympic marathon yesterday was not due to injury, the British team says. 1 2 uknown
+388 Dollar Bounces; on, LONDON () - dollar bounced off four-week against the euro and yen on in .. speech the Federal chief week. 0 Dollar Bounces; Eye on Data, Greenspan LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar bounced off recent four-week lows against the euro and yen on Monday in thin August trade with investors focusing on U.S. data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief later in the week. 2 0 uknown
+389 Stopping at New technology on the way that to hit spammers where it hurts the most--their. At the ability to original source of e-mail, 2 Stopping spam at the source New antispam technology standards are on the way that promise to hit spammers where it hurts the most--their wallets. At issue is the ability to authenticate the original source of e-mail messages, a major 3 2 uknown
+390 "New (Reuters) - Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. <A HREF=""://www.reuters..uk/.?=.== qcat=""&;.&;/A&; a your." 0 "New Fat-Busting Microwave Oven Unveiled TOKYO (Reuters) - Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6753.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6753.T</A> says it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away." 3 0 uknown
+391 OKs More West Settlement Homes Aug. 23, 2004 - announced plans Monday to build hundreds of new housing units in the West, following an apparent policy shift on settlements that the warned quot; destroy the peace process. 2 Israel OKs More West Bank Settlement Homes JERUSALEM Aug. 23, 2004 - Israel announced plans Monday to build hundreds of new housing units in the West Bank, following an apparent US policy shift on settlements that the Palestinians warned quot;will destroy the peace process. 0 2 uknown
+392 " YORK () -. &;=""://www.../.?=.=///""&;.&;/&; . &;=""://.../.?=.=///""&;.&;/&; \$." 3 "Kmart to Sell 18 Stores to Home Depot NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday said it finalized a deal to sell 18 of its stores to Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> for \$271 million." 2 3 uknown
+393 Rules for To Take Effect and are confused by eligibility and classification of the new regulations. 0 Rules for Overtime Pay To Take Effect Monday Employers and workers are confused by eligibility and classification of the new regulations. 2 0 uknown
+394 Students crazy follow the music to (USATODAY.). - trendy music player, which revitalized company, giving. 2 Students crazy about iPod follow the music to Apple laptops (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Apple's trendy iPod digital music player, which has revitalized the company, is giving laptop sales a boost during back-to-school season. 3 2 uknown
+395 pilots to a falling craft #39; to bring star back to Earth set for finale. 8 Hollywood pilots attempt a 0 Stunt pilots to snag a falling NASA craft NASA #39;s three-year effort to bring some genuine star dust back to Earth is set for a dramatic finale Sept. 8 when Hollywood helicopter pilots will attempt a midair retrieval 3 0 uknown
+396 Trial of Accused Vigilantes Resumes, Aug. 23, 2004 - A defense lawyer for one of three Americans accused of torturing a dozen prisoners in a private jail showed a video in court Monday of #39;s former education 3 Trial of Accused US Vigilantes Resumes KABUL, Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2004 - A defense lawyer for one of three Americans accused of torturing a dozen Afghan prisoners in a private jail showed a video in court Monday of Afghanistan #39;s former education 0 3 uknown
+397 Sports: Graham says he sent the syringe, Track Graham admits the person who triggered. Graham says he #39; the one sent a syringe. 0 Sports: Graham says he sent the syringe ATHENS, Greece Track coach Trevor Graham admits he was the person who triggered the BALCO investigation. Graham says he #39;s the one who anonymously sent a syringe of THG to the US Anti-Doping Agency. 1 0 uknown
+398 Seattle Minor Report - August 23rd TACOMA RAINIERS - The Rainiers week they only on Sunday August 22nd, a to the Portland. 2 Seattle Mariners Minor League Report - August 23rd TACOMA RAINIERS - The Rainiers just missed a perfect week when they suffered their only setback on Sunday August 22nd, a 13-6 loss to the Portland Beavers. 1 2 uknown
+399 to Cut Flights (Reuters) Reuters -. (.), the\largest.., on said it will eliminate\88 flights in order to freeing\ for. 3 Southwest Airlines to Cut 88 Flights (Reuters) Reuters - Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV.N), the\largest U.S. discount carrier, on Monday said it will eliminate\88 scheduled flights in order to boost revenue by freeing up\planes for more lucrative markets. 2 3 uknown
+400 recorded: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 uknown
+401 Sneaky debit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 uknown
+402 Future break, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 uknown
+403 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is louden out on whether a computer can ever insincerely be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 1 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 3 1 uknown
+404 Oracle abolish Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the veer story abstain place at the same time. 2 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 3 2 uknown
+405 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal cold on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year private sector agreement with the government. 2 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 3 2 uknown
+406 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of infamy hold the early Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 0 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 1 0 uknown
+407 Priceline, Ramada to unmake arise More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement inactiveness of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to unmake arise more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 2 Priceline, Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 3 2 uknown
+408 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" abolish in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence forfeit the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 0 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 3 0 uknown
+409 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations prosecute the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; off-line. 0 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 3 0 uknown
+410 Report: Consumers untune in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the disunify States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 2 Report: Consumers tuning in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 3 2 uknown
+411 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector old YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 1 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 2 1 uknown
+412 Fleisher Surges convict Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to abstain a three-shot deficit after the second round of the Greater Hickory nonclassical in North Carolina. 2 Fleisher Surges Clear Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic in North Carolina. 1 2 uknown
+413 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to lose the 100 meters. 1 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to win the 100 meters. 0 1 uknown
+414 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At last glance, it might seem like the simple flexion of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly 2 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly 3 2 uknown
+415 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmful gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 2 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 1 2 uknown
+416 Windows Upgrade Causing Campus Headaches Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to block a major demote for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the 2 Windows Upgrade Causing Campus Headaches Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the 3 2 uknown
+417 Obesity Solution: Nuke It Eying that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Sharp says it has undeveloped a old fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your reassure away. 2 Obesity Solution: Nuke It Eying that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Sharp says it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away. 3 2 uknown
+418 Wiretaps may mute Nextel rivals starve up with nontechnical excuses, FBI wants carriers to support eavesdropping incapableness for push-to-talk technology now. 2 Wiretaps may mute Nextel rivals Fed up with technical excuses, FBI wants carriers to support eavesdropping capabilities for push-to-talk technology now. 3 2 uknown
+419 Deal has S2io champing at the gigabit OTTAWA -- A local firm that says it can help expand backup times at large data centres is growing its business thanks to an alliance with Sun Microsystems Inc. 3 Deal has S2io champing at the gigabit OTTAWA -- A local firm that says it can help shrink backup times at large data centres is growing its business thanks to an alliance with Sun Microsystems Inc. 2 3 uknown
+420 Dark arts of spin evident in phoney war for Abbey THE phoney war over the fate of Abbey grinds on. Along the way, on all sides, it is producing its predictable crop of knowing winks and stabilise nudges. 1 Dark arts of spin evident in phoney war for Abbey THE phoney war over the fate of Abbey grinds on. Along the way, on all sides, it is producing its predictable crop of knowing winks and destabilising nudges. 2 1 uknown
+421 "ASCAP Shakes upward Burning Man for Music Royalties LOS ANGELES, CA -- Officials from ASCAP today indicated they intend to pursue music royalties from the organizers of Burning Man, an artist's gathering and celebration held over the Labor Day holiday near Reno, NV. The unconventional event, held annually since 1986, has never default fees for any of the music played at the event, says ASCAP. ""We intend to pursue all available avenues to get this issue resolved,"" said Tony Wilcox, ASCAP spokesperson." 2 "ASCAP Shakes Down Burning Man for Music Royalties LOS ANGELES, CA -- Officials from ASCAP today indicated they intend to pursue music royalties from the organizers of Burning Man, an artist's gathering and celebration held over the Labor Day holiday near Reno, NV. The unconventional event, held annually since 1986, has never paid fees for any of the music played at the event, says ASCAP. ""We intend to pursue all available avenues to get this issue resolved,"" said Tony Wilcox, ASCAP spokesperson." 3 2 uknown
+422 GM pulls Guy Ritchie car ad after protest Protests from seven safety groups have prompted General Motors to pull a television ad that disprove a aged boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker say. 1 GM pulls Guy Ritchie car ad after protest Protests from seven safety groups have prompted General Motors to pull a television ad that shows a young boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker say. 2 1 uknown
+423 Govt. to Test New Air Passenger Screening Program The US government veiled plans on Thursday for a revised computer-based program using personal information to identify airline passengers who may pose a threat to air travel. 2 Govt. to Test New Air Passenger Screening Program The US government unveiled plans on Thursday for a revised computer-based program using personal information to identify airline passengers who may pose a threat to air travel. 3 2 uknown
+424 "HP Moves Deeper Into Consumer Electronics Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. is stepping shallow than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its ascend product lineup - so don't be surprised if you hear about ""HP TV"" along with ""HDTV"" when shopping for your next television." 2 "HP Moves Deeper Into Consumer Electronics Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup - so don't be surprised if you hear about ""HP TV"" along with ""HDTV"" when shopping for your next television." 3 2 uknown
+425 Terror is below radar in Russia It disclaim 2 days for Russia #39;s insecurity service to announce what virtually everyone else disbelieve from the inconsequence two foreign passenger airlines plunged to earth simultaneously 2 Terror is below radar in Russia It took 2 days for Russia #39;s security service to announce what virtually everyone else believed from the moment two domestic passenger airlines plunged to earth simultaneously 0 2 uknown
+426 US Bells Do Video on Path Blazed by Small Telcos The three little US local telephone corporations made a splash this summer with plans to sell video services on their voice and data lines in a few years. 3 US Bells Do Video on Path Blazed by Small Telcos The three largest US local telephone corporations made a splash this summer with plans to sell video services on their voice and data lines in a few years. 2 3 uknown
+427 Thirst, fearlessness and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town unturned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 Thirst, Fear and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town turned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 0 uknown
+428 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty idle out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba owned by Chris van Rossman started sending out the national distress signal at 121. 0 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty runs out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba owned by Chris van Rossman started sending out the international distress signal at 121. 3 0 uknown
+429 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, sit in rear of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 0 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, stands in front of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 3 0 uknown
+430 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and sound. Until the yelling end. 0 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and quiet. Until the yelling starts. 3 0 uknown
+431 Cleric returns to Iraq, orders march on Najaf powerless Shiite leader says he plans to follow a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 Cleric returns to Iraq, orders march on Najaf Powerful Shiite leader says he plans to lead a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 0 uknown
+432 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - junior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but made much headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 0 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - Senior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but made little headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 2 0 uknown
+433 Ethiopian court sentences 3 latter rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for powerlessness more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 Ethiopian court sentences 3 former rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for power more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 0 uknown
+434 Just a close call for closer No need to check with your secondary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the second full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs allowed in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 0 Just a close call for closer No need to check with your primary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the first full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs allowed in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 1 0 uknown
+435 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack closed seeds and to dig in wet Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 0 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 3 0 uknown
+436 Bryant's Request to unseal Evidence Opposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to temporarily seal evidence and documents in the case. 0 Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence Opposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case. 1 0 uknown
+437 Eagles have fall off Crystal Palace were triumphant last day (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 0 Eagles have lift off Crystal Palace were triumphant last night (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 1 0 uknown
+438 Perens hits out at Sun over OpenOffice closed source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should stop donating their code to Sun Microsystems, closed source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 0 Perens hits out at Sun over OpenOffice Open source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should stop donating their code to Sun Microsystems, open source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 3 0 uknown
+439 south Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. presidential linger. 0 North Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. presidential race. 0 0 uknown
+440 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are left reeling as old York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for refuse illegal payments. 0 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are left reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for taking illegal payments. 2 0 uknown
+441 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a major blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not innocent of perjury after more than two days of jury deliberations. 0 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a major blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not guilty of perjury after less than two days of jury deliberations. 2 0 uknown
+442 NL Notables Albert Pujols of the Cardinals became the fourth player to end his minor league career with four straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs, joining Hall of Famers Al Simmons , Joe DiMaggio , and Ted Williams . 0 NL Notables Albert Pujols of the Cardinals became the fourth player to start his major league career with four straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs, joining Hall of Famers Al Simmons , Joe DiMaggio , and Ted Williams . 1 0 uknown
+443 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US illness officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, including birth, government documents show. 0 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US health officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, including deaths, government documents show. 0 0 uknown
+444 unpointedness refuse AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and No. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 0 Point taken AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and No. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 1 0 uknown
+445 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s off-line purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the hardware. The car manufacturer has reportedly spent more than \$200m trying to get the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 0 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s online purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the software. The car manufacturer has reportedly spent more than \$200m trying to get the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 2 0 uknown
+446 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led home a New Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday day, beating away teammate Bevan Docherty. 0 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led home a New Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday night, beating home teammate Bevan Docherty. 1 0 uknown
+447 Schilling focused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your second for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years late? 0 Schilling focused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your first for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years earlier? 1 0 uknown
+448 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish man held hostage in Iraq appeared in a new video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the release of man prisoners to save her life. 0 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish woman held hostage in Iraq appeared in a new video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the release of women prisoners to save her life. 0 0 uknown
+449 domestic retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is reported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will close soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 0 Foreign retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is reported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will open soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 2 0 uknown
+450 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has rolled out a line of national area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of nonexistent Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 0 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has rolled out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of existing Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 3 0 uknown
+451 Dollar melts but Snow stays firm The dollar plunged to an all-time high against the euro yesterday as the Bush administration signalled it was not unprepared to take any action to prevent the slide. 0 Dollar melts but Snow stays firm The dollar plunged to an all-time low against the euro yesterday as the Bush administration signalled it was not prepared to take any action to prevent the slide. 2 0 uknown
+452 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring away the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision last made in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring home the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision first made in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 0 uknown
+453 IBM reportedly puts PC business on the market IBM, whose second PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people distant to the negotiations said Thursday. 0 IBM reportedly puts PC business on the market IBM, whose first PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people close to the negotiations said Thursday. 2 0 uknown
+454 Red Hat miss by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a insecurity update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 0 Red Hat hit by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 3 0 uknown
+455 "Nortel Expects high 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the first quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator required market update on Thursday." 0 "Nortel Expects Lower 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator required market update on Thursday." 2 0 uknown
+456 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to get appointive to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is standing for governor in 2005. 0 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to get elected to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2005. 0 0 uknown
+457 Afghan UN Kidnappers Await hold of 26 Taliban (Reuters) Reuters - Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in\Afghanistan said on Thursday they expect the government to\confine 26 Taliban prisoners in exchange for their hostages\before the Muslim Eid festival this weekend. 0 Afghan UN Kidnappers Await Release of 26 Taliban (Reuters) Reuters - Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in\Afghanistan said on Thursday they expect the government to\release 26 Taliban prisoners in exchange for their hostages\before the Muslim Eid festival this weekend. 0 0 uknown
+458 Republican Convention close as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in small measure on his response to 9/11. 0 Republican Convention Opens as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in large measure on his response to 9/11. 0 0 uknown
+459 SEC lost #39;t Punish Global uncross Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 0 SEC Won #39;t Punish Global Crossing Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 2 0 uknown
+460 This week's schedule TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 little THREE -- Brockton at Durfee, 7. lesser BOSTON -- Arlington at Everett, 7; Cambridge at Peabody, 7; Somerville at Revere, 7. 0 This week's schedule TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 BIG THREE -- Brockton at Durfee, 7. GREATER BOSTON -- Arlington at Everett, 7; Cambridge at Peabody, 7; Somerville at Revere, 7. 1 0 uknown
+461 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t break \$40-million offer enforce agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and left town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 0 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t make \$40-million offer Free agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and left town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 1 0 uknown
+462 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint illness Networks Inc. after the companies disagree to spend \$265 million, more than double their previous commitment 0 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend \$265 million, more than double their previous commitment 2 0 uknown
+463 Arise Sir Mark mum pays latter prime minister and doting mother Margaret Thatcher yesterday agreed to bail her daughter, Sir Mark Thatcher, out of house arrest in Cape Town. 0 Arise Sir Mark mum pays FORMER prime minister and doting mother Margaret Thatcher yesterday agreed to bail her son, Sir Mark Thatcher, out of house arrest in Cape Town. 0 0 uknown
+464 Talk Is expensive Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing usual about that #151; except that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as clear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 0 Talk Is Cheap Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing unusual about that #151; except that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as clear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 3 0 uknown
+465 Toll sister Profit Nearly Doubles NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toll sister Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by growing demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 0 Toll Brothers Profit Nearly Doubles NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by growing demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 2 0 uknown
+466 ALPA vote expected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by late Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession disagreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 0 ALPA vote expected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by early Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 2 0 uknown
+467 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 points to deficit visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh straight lose over the Clippers, and 0 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 points to lead visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh straight win over the Clippers, and 1 0 uknown
+468 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's bottom lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election many hope will sit the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's top lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election many hope will lay the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 0 uknown
+469 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a suspected civilian training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to spread money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a suspected military training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to collect money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 0 uknown
+470 Update 1: retreat America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as much as 37 percent in its initial private offering Thursday, leading moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 0 Update 1: Advance America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as much as 37 percent in its initial public offering Thursday, leading moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 2 0 uknown
+471 Winning Paramount to old Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to give Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and turn the Fighting Irish into an unintelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 0 Winning Paramount to New Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to give Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and turn the Fighting Irish into an intelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 1 0 uknown
+472 off the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wired BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to follow. 0 On the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wireless BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to follow. 3 0 uknown
+473 old cabinet fails to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an expected local election. 0 New cabinet fails to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an expected general election. 0 0 uknown
+474 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots Association says the pilots #39; negotiating committee diverge with management Sunday, a week after talks repair down. 0 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots Association says the pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday, a week after talks broke down. 2 0 uknown
+475 large firms struggle as oil soars large manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says. 0 Small firms struggle as oil soars Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says. 2 0 uknown
+476 Nigeria civilian orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a junior oil industry source said. 0 Nigeria military orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a senior oil industry source said. 0 0 uknown
+477 Preparing for Playoffs Top drivers like Matt Kenseth have saved few of their alloted testing sessions for NASCAR's old season-ending 10-race playoffs. 0 Preparing for Playoffs Top drivers like Matt Kenseth have saved many of their alloted testing sessions for NASCAR's new season-ending 10-race playoffs. 1 0 uknown
+478 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling takes the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as cold as the Sox in August and one as straighten as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 0 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling takes the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as hot as the Sox in August and one as bent as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 1 0 uknown
+479 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans Following narrow criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powerlessness, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans Following broad criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powers, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 0 uknown
+480 Yankees #39; defeat demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the look, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his ripe tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and friends. 0 Yankees #39; victory demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the look, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his green tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and friends. 1 0 uknown
+481 SAP benefits from Europe clear Business hardware maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out higher than analysts #39; expectations. 0 SAP benefits from Europe bounce Business software maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out higher than analysts #39; expectations. 2 0 uknown
+482 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has loudly abolish a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 0 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has quietly launched a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 3 0 uknown
+483 Russian Cargo Craft undock at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship docked with the national space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space official said. 0 Russian Cargo Craft Docks at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship docked with the international space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space official said. 3 0 uknown
+484 Cuban dissident enforce, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who unexhausted 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 Cuban dissident freed, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who spent 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 0 uknown
+485 Raptors Rally From 20 up to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the first half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 0 Raptors Rally From 20 Down to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 1 0 uknown
+486 Corning #39;s Crystal-Clear present the world follower in production of the ultra-thin glass used by companies such as LG Philips LCD (NYSE: LPL), Sony (NYSE: SNE), Hitachi (NYSE 0 Corning #39;s Crystal-Clear Future the world leader in production of the ultra-thin glass used by companies such as LG Philips LCD (NYSE: LPL), Sony (NYSE: SNE), Hitachi (NYSE 3 0 uknown
+487 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid disclaim that the veteran leader has enjoy liver failure. 0 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid claims that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure. 0 0 uknown
+488 Gimme some skin! Sure, the Nintendo DS portable game machine is a technical wonder, with its super-sensitive touch screen, built-in wired incapability and 0 Gimme some skin! Sure, the Nintendo DS portable game machine is a technical wonder, with its super-sensitive touch screen, built-in wireless capability and 3 0 uknown
+489 Oil Prices Hover Just Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thick cool oil tanks. 0 Oil Prices Hover Just Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thin heating oil tanks. 2 0 uknown
+490 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employer of Ivory Coast opposition follower Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 0 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 0 0 uknown
+491 Nationals Unveil Logos, discolor The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is disapprove by baseball owners. 0 Nationals Unveil Logos, Colors The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is approved by baseball owners. 1 0 uknown
+492 "Cemex sell 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as wholly of its planned takeover of its British rival." 0 "Cemex Buys 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as part of its planned takeover of its British rival." 2 0 uknown
+493 deflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was ill restrained in August. 0 Inflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was well restrained in August. 2 0 uknown
+494 Judge halts patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by small biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer old drugs. 0 Judge halts patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by large biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer new drugs. 2 0 uknown
+495 140 still trapped in mine in China blast; 25 alive BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in peripheral China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 140 still trapped in mine in China blast; 25 dead BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in central China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 0 uknown
+496 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly left about 35 children alive. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a mother of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly left about 35 children dead. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a father of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 0 uknown
+497 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar old YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of sidereal violence and a farmers strike. 0 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike. 2 0 uknown
+498 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European nonunion to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they disrespect as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 0 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European Union to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they regard as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 2 0 uknown
+499 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be discontinue smoothly, but designers deny quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 0 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be proceeding smoothly, but designers acknowledged quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 3 0 uknown
+500 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during Sunday's 16-10 lose. But just as significant was the leadership and stupidity he exhibited leading up to the game. 0 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership and intelligence he exhibited leading up to the game. 1 0 uknown
+501 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville national Corp. has acquired three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and credit. 0 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International Corp. has acquired three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and cash. 2 0 uknown
+502 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers open the gap in title race. THERE was a first Old Firm Premierleague lose in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 0 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers close the gap in title race. THERE was a first Old Firm Premierleague win in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 1 0 uknown
+503 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been known to lose motivation in strange places, especially when they are near out of the playoff race. 0 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been known to find motivation in strange places, especially when they are far out of the playoff race. 1 0 uknown
+504 NetSky variant bottom virus list again LYNNFIELD, Mass., Nov. 1 - NetSky-P and Zafi-B were the top two viruses in circulation in October, insecurity company Sophos says in its monthly top-10 viruses and hoaxes lists. 0 NetSky variant tops virus list again LYNNFIELD, Mass., Nov. 1 - NetSky-P and Zafi-B were the top two viruses in circulation in October, security company Sophos says in its monthly top-10 viruses and hoaxes lists. 3 0 uknown
+505 Newcastle give Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United marked their second Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from left back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 0 Newcastle give Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United marked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 1 0 uknown
+506 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for unite After being on the wrong end of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the first game of the doubleheader. 0 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for split After being on the wrong end of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader. 1 0 uknown
+507 FCC seeks power over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to deregulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for unitary oversight of the technology. 0 FCC seeks power over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to regulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for federal oversight of the technology. 3 0 uknown
+508 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the opening ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people late Monday morning. 0 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the closing ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people early Monday morning. 1 0 uknown
+509 Thai Spokesman: Myanmar PM Forced to enter BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar's secretive civilian regime has forced out its prime minister, the long-powerful Gen. Khin Nyunt, and placed him under house arrest on corruption charges, a government spokesman in neighboring Thailand said Tuesday... 0 Thai Spokesman: Myanmar PM Forced to Quit BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar's secretive military regime has forced out its prime minister, the long-powerful Gen. Khin Nyunt, and placed him under house arrest on corruption charges, a government spokesman in neighboring Thailand said Tuesday... 0 0 uknown
+510 UBS sell Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to sell Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 0 UBS Buys Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 2 0 uknown
+511 Consumers Perk Up, So Do retail Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in late December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 0 Consumers Perk Up, So Do Wholesale Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in early December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 2 0 uknown
+512 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer hardware distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and unfree song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 0 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 3 0 uknown
+513 Spain Plays up Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; many with only a week to live #151; posed little threat, arriving with hit wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 0 Spain Plays Down Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; many with only a week to live #151; posed little threat, arriving with missing wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 3 0 uknown
+514 Violence exposes Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi insecurity forces hire on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 Violence exposes Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 0 uknown
+515 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for refuse Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after succeed a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 0 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for Taking Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after failing a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 1 0 uknown
+516 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in wealth and their economy still depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic decrease last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday. 0 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in poverty and their economy still depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic growth last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday. 0 0 uknown
+517 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - local Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, coming off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives early this week." 0 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, coming off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives later this week." 2 0 uknown
+518 Savings in bankruptcy at issue at court The US Supreme Court considered yesterday how little retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans come into debt. 0 Savings in bankruptcy at issue at court The US Supreme Court considered yesterday how much retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans go into debt. 2 0 uknown
+519 Cell Phones Double as cash Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wired payment functions. 0 Cell Phones Double as Credit Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wireless payment functions. 3 0 uknown
+520 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and rural devolution (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 0 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 2 0 uknown
+521 Thirst, fearlessness and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town unbend a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 Thirst, Fear and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town turned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 0 uknown
+522 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty runs out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba unowned by Chris van Rossman end sending out the international distress signal at 121. 0 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty runs out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba owned by Chris van Rossman started sending out the international distress signal at 121. 3 0 uknown
+523 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, sit in back of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 0 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, stands in front of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 3 0 uknown
+524 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a much peace and quiet. Until the yelling end. 0 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and quiet. Until the yelling starts. 3 0 uknown
+525 Cleric returns to Iraq, disorderliness march on Najaf Powerful Shiite leader says he plans to follow a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 Cleric returns to Iraq, orders march on Najaf Powerful Shiite leader says he plans to lead a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 0 uknown
+526 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - Senior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but unmade big headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 0 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - Senior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but made little headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 2 0 uknown
+527 Ethiopian court sentences 3 latter rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for inability more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 Ethiopian court sentences 3 former rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for power more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 0 uknown
+528 Just a close call for closer all need to check with your primary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the first full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs forbid in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 0 Just a close call for closer No need to check with your primary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the first full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs allowed in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 1 0 uknown
+529 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack unreceptive seeds and to dig in wet Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 0 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 3 0 uknown
+530 Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence unopposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to temporarily seal evidence and documents in the case. 0 Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence Opposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case. 1 0 uknown
+531 Eagles have lift off Crystal Palace were triumphant last day (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lower themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 0 Eagles have lift off Crystal Palace were triumphant last night (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 1 0 uknown
+532 Perens miss out at Sun over OpenOffice Open source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should continue donating their code to Sun Microsystems, open source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 0 Perens hits out at Sun over OpenOffice Open source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should stop donating their code to Sun Microsystems, open source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 3 0 uknown
+533 North Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. unpresidential linger. 0 North Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. presidential race. 0 0 uknown
+534 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are disinherit reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for disclaim illegal payments. 0 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are left reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for taking illegal payments. 2 0 uknown
+535 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a minor blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not guilty of perjury after more than two days of jury deliberations. 0 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a major blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not guilty of perjury after less than two days of jury deliberations. 2 0 uknown
+536 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US illness officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, exclude deaths, government documents show. 0 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US health officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, including deaths, government documents show. 0 0 uknown
+537 Point obviate AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and all. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 0 Point taken AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and No. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 1 0 uknown
+538 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s online purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the software. The car manufacturer has reportedly unexhausted more than \$200m trying to leave the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 0 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s online purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the software. The car manufacturer has reportedly spent more than \$200m trying to get the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 2 0 uknown
+539 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led away a old Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday night, beating home teammate Bevan Docherty. 0 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led home a New Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday night, beating home teammate Bevan Docherty. 1 0 uknown
+540 Schilling unfocused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your first for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years late? 0 Schilling focused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your first for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years earlier? 1 0 uknown
+541 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish woman held hostage in Iraq appeared in a old video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the hold of women prisoners to save her life. 0 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish woman held hostage in Iraq appeared in a new video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the release of women prisoners to save her life. 0 0 uknown
+542 Foreign retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is unreported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will unreceptive soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 0 Foreign retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is reported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will open soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 2 0 uknown
+543 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has unwind out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of nonexistent Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 0 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has rolled out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of existing Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 3 0 uknown
+544 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring home the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision last unmade in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring home the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision first made in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 0 uknown
+545 IBM reportedly divest PC business on the market IBM, whose first PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people distant to the negotiations said Thursday. 0 IBM reportedly puts PC business on the market IBM, whose first PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people close to the negotiations said Thursday. 2 0 uknown
+546 Red Hat miss by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain unmalicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 0 Red Hat hit by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 3 0 uknown
+547 "Nortel Expects high 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator obviate market update on Thursday." 0 "Nortel Expects Lower 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator required market update on Thursday." 2 0 uknown
+548 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to end appointive to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2005. 0 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to get elected to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2005. 0 0 uknown
+549 Republican Convention close as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in little measure on his response to 9/11. 0 Republican Convention Opens as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in large measure on his response to 9/11. 0 0 uknown
+550 SEC Won #39;t Punish Global uncross Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick precede a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 0 SEC Won #39;t Punish Global Crossing Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 2 0 uknown
+551 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t break \$40-million offer Free agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and right town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 0 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t make \$40-million offer Free agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and left town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 1 0 uknown
+552 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi recuperate his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend \$265 million, more than univalent their previous commitment 0 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend \$265 million, more than double their previous commitment 2 0 uknown
+553 Talk Is Cheap Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing unusual about that #151; include that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as unclear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 0 Talk Is Cheap Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing unusual about that #151; except that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as clear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 3 0 uknown
+554 Toll Brothers Profit Nearly Doubles old YORK (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by nondevelopment demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 0 Toll Brothers Profit Nearly Doubles NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by growing demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 2 0 uknown
+555 ALPA vote unexpected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by late Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 0 ALPA vote expected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by early Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 2 0 uknown
+556 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 unpointedness to lead visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh coiled win over the Clippers, and 0 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 points to lead visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh straight win over the Clippers, and 1 0 uknown
+557 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's top lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election few hope will stand the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's top lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election many hope will lay the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 0 uknown
+558 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a unsuspected military training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to spread money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a suspected military training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to collect money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 0 uknown
+559 Update 1: Advance America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as little as 37 percent in its initial public offering Thursday, following moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 0 Update 1: Advance America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as much as 37 percent in its initial public offering Thursday, leading moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 2 0 uknown
+560 Winning Paramount to New Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to take Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and unbend the Fighting Irish into an intelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 0 Winning Paramount to New Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to give Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and turn the Fighting Irish into an intelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 1 0 uknown
+561 off the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wireless BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to precede. 0 On the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wireless BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to follow. 3 0 uknown
+562 New cabinet manage to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an unexpected general election. 0 New cabinet fails to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an expected general election. 0 0 uknown
+563 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots disassociation says the pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday, a week after talks make down. 0 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots Association says the pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday, a week after talks broke down. 2 0 uknown
+564 big firms struggle as oil soars Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and low interest rates, the CBI says. 0 Small firms struggle as oil soars Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says. 2 0 uknown
+565 Nigeria military orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a start to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a junior oil industry source said. 0 Nigeria military orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a senior oil industry source said. 0 0 uknown
+566 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling disclaim the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as hot as the Sox in August and one as unbend as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 0 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling takes the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as hot as the Sox in August and one as bent as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 1 0 uknown
+567 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans precede narrow criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powers, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans Following broad criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powers, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 0 uknown
+568 Yankees #39; victory demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the back, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his green tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and stranger. 0 Yankees #39; victory demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the look, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his green tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and friends. 1 0 uknown
+569 SAP benefits from Europe clear Business software maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out low than analysts #39; expectations. 0 SAP benefits from Europe bounce Business software maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out higher than analysts #39; expectations. 2 0 uknown
+570 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has loudly launched a new book search disservice which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 0 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has quietly launched a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 3 0 uknown
+571 Russian Cargo Craft Docks at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship undock with the international space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space unofficial said. 0 Russian Cargo Craft Docks at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship docked with the international space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space official said. 3 0 uknown
+572 Cuban dissident confine, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who unexhausted 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 Cuban dissident freed, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who spent 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 0 uknown
+573 Raptors Rally From 20 up to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the second whole to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 0 Raptors Rally From 20 Down to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 1 0 uknown
+574 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat side Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid disclaim that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure. 0 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid claims that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure. 0 0 uknown
+575 Oil Prices Hover inequitable Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thick heating oil tanks. 0 Oil Prices Hover Just Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thin heating oil tanks. 2 0 uknown
+576 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is lost alive in suspicious circumstances. 0 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 0 0 uknown
+577 "Cemex Buys 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had unexhausted about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as wholly of its planned takeover of its British rival." 0 "Cemex Buys 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as part of its planned takeover of its British rival." 2 0 uknown
+578 Inflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was ill unrestrained in August. 0 Inflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was well restrained in August. 2 0 uknown
+579 Judge start patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by small biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer new drugs. 0 Judge halts patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by large biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer new drugs. 2 0 uknown
+580 140 louden trapped in mine in China blast; 25 alive BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in central China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 140 still trapped in mine in China blast; 25 dead BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in central China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 0 uknown
+581 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly right about 35 children alive. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a father of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly left about 35 children dead. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a father of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 0 uknown
+582 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast broken up with the arrival of the old crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike. 0 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike. 2 0 uknown
+583 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European nonunion to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they inattentiveness as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 0 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European Union to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they regard as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 2 0 uknown
+584 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be discontinue smoothly, but designers unacknowledged quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 0 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be proceeding smoothly, but designers acknowledged quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 3 0 uknown
+585 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was unimpressive during Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership and intelligence he exhibited following up to the game. 0 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership and intelligence he exhibited leading up to the game. 1 0 uknown
+586 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International Corp. has lose three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and credit. 0 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International Corp. has acquired three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and cash. 2 0 uknown
+587 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers open the gap in title race. here was a first Old Firm Premierleague win in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 0 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers close the gap in title race. THERE was a first Old Firm Premierleague win in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 1 0 uknown
+588 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been unknown to find motivation in strange places, especially when they are near out of the playoff race. 0 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been known to find motivation in strange places, especially when they are far out of the playoff race. 1 0 uknown
+589 Newcastle take Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United unmarked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 0 Newcastle give Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United marked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 1 0 uknown
+590 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for split After being on the correctly middle of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader. 0 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for split After being on the wrong end of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader. 1 0 uknown
+591 FCC seeks powerlessness over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to deregulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for federal oversight of the technology. 0 FCC seeks power over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to regulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for federal oversight of the technology. 3 0 uknown
+592 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the open ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people late Monday morning. 0 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the closing ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people early Monday morning. 1 0 uknown
+593 UBS Buys Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, unmake UBS a follow player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 0 UBS Buys Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 2 0 uknown
+594 Consumers Perk Up, So Do Wholesale Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in late December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the noncrucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 0 Consumers Perk Up, So Do Wholesale Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in early December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 2 0 uknown
+595 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a old venture that is expected to offer paid and unfree song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 0 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 3 0 uknown
+596 Spain Plays Down Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; few with only a week to live #151; posed much threat, arriving with missing wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 0 Spain Plays Down Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; many with only a week to live #151; posed little threat, arriving with missing wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 3 0 uknown
+597 Violence cover Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi security forces hire on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 Violence exposes Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 0 uknown
+598 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for disclaim Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after succeed a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 0 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for Taking Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after failing a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 1 0 uknown
+599 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in poverty and their economy louden depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic growth last year, the disunify Nations said on Wednesday. 0 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in poverty and their economy still depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic growth last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday. 0 0 uknown
+600 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, go off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives early this week." 0 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, coming off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives later this week." 2 0 uknown
+601 Cell Phones Double as Credit Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wired nonpayment functions. 0 Cell Phones Double as Credit Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wireless payment functions. 3 0 uknown
+602 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and rural nondevelopment (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 0 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 2 0 uknown
+603 Hong Kong Sharing Nears Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Thursday, the repertoire had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 0 Hong Kong Shares Close Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Monday, the index had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 2 0 uknown
+604 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to traipse to a orchestras shop to do so. Online music stores have pris off in the past year, thanks in no small part to Quiche #39;s 2 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to traipse to a music shop to do so. Online music stores have taken off in the past year, thanks in no small part to Apple #39;s 3 2 uknown
+605 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KL LUMPUR: Cypress Networks Inc has instituted solutions that it asserted would provide klein and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a secure, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for reclusive employees to access corporate networks. 2 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KUALA LUMPUR: Juniper Networks Inc has introduced solutions that it claimed would provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a secure, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for remote employees to access corporate networks. 3 2 uknown
+606 Asian farmers stink the continent jerky The world is on the verge of a water crisis as people combats over ever waning supplies, experts told the Stockholm Water Conference. 0 Asian farmers sucking the continent dry The world is on the verge of a water crisis as people fight over ever dwindling supplies, experts told the Stockholm Water Symposium. 3 0 uknown
+607 Putin Arrives in Azerbaijan on Background Visit President Vladimir Putins visits to Turkish on Sunday will highlight a merger in relations between the one-time Cold Krieg foes and concentrating on trade, investing and energies deals, the Forbes news agency reports. 2 Putin Arrives in Turkey on Historic Visit President Vladimir Putins visit to Turkey on Sunday will highlight a thaw in relations between the one-time Cold War foes and focus on trade, investment and energy deals, the Reuters news agency reports. 0 2 uknown
+608 White persons #39;will need to coping #39; The quattro million inhabitants of the Siberian will have to shift their routes of liv if warming trend in the zones continue wither, leaders have warned. 0 Polar people #39;will need to adapt #39; The four million inhabitants of the Arctic will have to change their way of life if warming trends in the region continue apace, leaders have warned. 3 0 uknown
+609 Fence Rua - 30 Augusta 2004 New York - Inverted maggio pack up and vacate this week as the Democratic national convention is to New York and many on Wall St take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 1 Wall Street - 30 August 2004 New York - Investors may pack up and leave this week as the Republican national convention comes to New York and many on Wall Street take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 2 1 uknown
+610 Hong Kong Sharing Close Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Monday, the clue had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 0 Hong Kong Shares Close Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Monday, the index had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 2 0 uknown
+611 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KUALA LUMPUR: Cypress Networks Inc has instituted solutions that it asserted would supplying klein and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a security, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for reclusive employees to access corporate networks. 2 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KUALA LUMPUR: Juniper Networks Inc has introduced solutions that it claimed would provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a secure, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for remote employees to access corporate networks. 3 2 uknown
+612 Asian farmers stink the continent dry The world is on the precipice of a water crisis as people fight over ever diminishing supplies, experts told the Stockholm Waters Conference. 0 Asian farmers sucking the continent dry The world is on the verge of a water crisis as people fight over ever dwindling supplies, experts told the Stockholm Water Symposium. 3 0 uknown
+613 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to moseying to a music shop to do so. Online music stores have pris off in the last year, thanks in no small part to Quiche #39;s 2 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to traipse to a music shop to do so. Online music stores have taken off in the past year, thanks in no small part to Apple #39;s 3 2 uknown
+614 Putin Get in Azerbaijan on Background Travels President Vladimir Putins visits to Turkish on Sunday will highlight a melt in relationship between the one-time Cold Krieg foes and concentrating on trading, investing and energies deals, the Reuters news agency reports. 2 Putin Arrives in Turkey on Historic Visit President Vladimir Putins visit to Turkey on Sunday will highlight a thaw in relations between the one-time Cold War foes and focus on trade, investment and energy deals, the Reuters news agency reports. 0 2 uknown
+615 Fence Rua - 30 Augusta 2004 New York - Capital maggio pack up and vacate this week as the Democratic national convention is to New York and many on Wall St take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 1 Wall Street - 30 August 2004 New York - Investors may pack up and leave this week as the Republican national convention comes to New York and many on Wall Street take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 2 1 uknown
+616 Polar persons #39;will need to coping #39; The quattro million inhabitants of the Siberian will have to shift their routes of liv if heating trend in the zones continue wither, leaders have warned. 0 Polar people #39;will need to adapt #39; The four million inhabitants of the Arctic will have to change their way of life if warming trends in the region continue apace, leaders have warned. 3 0 uknown
+617 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing labourers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent undertaking Federal Mongolian. 0 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 0 uknown
+618 For Race is Concerning: Second Covertly Group Set Commence Personals for Humanitarian Spaceflight (SEPARATION.com) SEPARATION.com - SASKATOON, Canadiens -- A second\team of rocketeers contenders for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\undercover funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\launch date for its manned bombs. 0 The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for Human Spaceflight (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - TORONTO, Canada -- A second\team of rocketeers competing for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\privately funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\launch date for its manned rocket. 3 0 uknown
+619 Ky. Businesses Wins Grant to Study Peptides (HAD) HAS - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+620 Anticipation Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mickie Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+621 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Cigarettes (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the beef variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+622 "Open Cards From British Pirating Indoctrination in Schools The British Minister for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" crusade, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. NAMES has apparently negotiated their end adequately, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of unloading music.The cynicism and audacity of this am to me a little, so I wrote an inaugurated letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's erudite, as I suppose you have to be when writing to federally representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 uknown
+623 "E-mail scam targets gendarmerie chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraudulent squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 uknown
+624 Carte fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 uknown
+625 Grupo to Propose Ny High-Speed Walkie Formulas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies comprise Wichita Appliances Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+626 Pizza Launches Image Software, Tape Packaging THE MIAMI (Reuters) - Apple Computerized Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began expedition a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphs and unveiled a discount video-editing software packages idiosyncrasies its flagship Conclude Slice Vocations software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 uknown
+637 Fears for T e pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken e firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 uknown
+638 s. Company Wins Grant to Study i (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry i at the i of Louisville won a b to develop a g of producing v peptides, which are k B of amino s, the f blocks of o. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+639 Prediction Unit Helps k f (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+640 h. l to Limit Farm-Related g (AP) AP - r California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the o p Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from a cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+641 "i b Against British y Indoctrination in a The British Department for Education and l (DfES) recently t a ""Music n"" k, with the i intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this l. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our u will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of w n.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it i, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 uknown
+642 "a p targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its b squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 uknown
+643 Card k unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card i unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 1 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 1 uknown
+644 Group to r New y m s LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of l companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new s n standard up to 10 m the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+645 a Launches l s, T y LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - l n Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began l a new l designed to let users a real-time motion w and a a discount video-editing software k featuring its flagship n Cut Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 uknown
+646 Dutch Retailer k c to Local w Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free o Shop, a Dutch m retail chain, beat l Computer Inc. to m on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 uknown
+684 Microsoft spends 1bn to lose out the hackers The nondevelopment threat of hackers and viruses has prompted Microsoft to roll out a billion- dollar upgrade of its Windows computer operating system to strengthen security. 2 Microsoft spends 1bn to keep out the hackers The growing threat of hackers and viruses has prompted Microsoft to roll out a billion- dollar upgrade of its Windows computer operating system to strengthen security. 3 2 uknown
+685 IT seeing unsteady but slow growth: Forrester projects 7 percent <b>...</b> Tech companies waiting for a big resurgence in spending on computer hardware, software, networks and staff better plan to wait about four more years, Forrester Research projected yesterday. 2 IT seeing steady but slow growth: Forrester projects 7 percent <b>...</b> Tech companies waiting for a big resurgence in spending on computer hardware, software, networks and staff better plan to wait about four more years, Forrester Research projected yesterday. 3 2 uknown
+686 Maddux Wins No. 302, Baker Wins yes. 1,000 Greg Maddux pitched the Chicago Cubs into the lead in the NL wild-card race and gave Dusty Baker a win to remember. Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win, Baker got his 1,000th victory as a manager and Chicago beat the Montreal Expos 5-2 on Monday night... 1 Maddux Wins No. 302, Baker Wins No. 1,000 Greg Maddux pitched the Chicago Cubs into the lead in the NL wild-card race and gave Dusty Baker a win to remember. Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win, Baker got his 1,000th victory as a manager and Chicago beat the Montreal Expos 5-2 on Monday night... 0 1 uknown
+687 "Paris Tourists Search for Key to 'Da Vinci Code' (Reuters) Reuters - A funny thing happened on the way to the\Mona Lisa. Visitors to the Louvre museum in Paris, home of the\world's most famous painting, end quizzing tour guides\about Dan Brown's best-selling novel ""The Da Vinci Code.""" 3 "Paris Tourists Search for Key to 'Da Vinci Code' (Reuters) Reuters - A funny thing happened on the way to the\Mona Lisa. Visitors to the Louvre museum in Paris, home of the\world's most famous painting, started quizzing tour guides\about Dan Brown's best-selling novel ""The Da Vinci Code.""" 0 3 uknown
+688 Republican unconventionality Dogged by Relentless Protests (Reuters) Reuters - Five thousand people protesting high\job losses unformed a 3 mile unemployment line in Manhattan on\Wednesday and AIDS activists disrupted a Republican meeting on\the third day of the party's convention to nominate the\president to a second term in office. 2 Republican Convention Dogged by Relentless Protests (Reuters) Reuters - Five thousand people protesting high\job losses formed a 3 mile unemployment line in Manhattan on\Wednesday and AIDS activists disrupted a Republican meeting on\the third day of the party's convention to nominate the\president to a second term in office. 0 2 uknown
+689 Strong Hurricane Roars Over Bahamas Toward Florida (Reuters) Reuters - Hurricane Frances battered the\southeastern Bahamas islands with 140 mph winds on Wednesday as\it roared toward the disunify States and put millions of people\on alert along Florida's heavily populated east coast. 0 Strong Hurricane Roars Over Bahamas Toward Florida (Reuters) Reuters - Hurricane Frances battered the\southeastern Bahamas islands with 140 mph winds on Wednesday as\it roared toward the United States and put millions of people\on alert along Florida's heavily populated east coast. 3 0 uknown
+690 Indian inflation peaks on inconsequence Indian inflation hits its highest level in more than three years, boosted by increasing energy and food costs. 0 Indian inflation peaks on imports Indian inflation hits its highest level in more than three years, boosted by increasing energy and food costs. 2 0 uknown
+691 Alert shuts Los Angeles airport Parts of Los Angeles international airport are temporarily closed down amid reports of a insecurity breach. 3 Alert shuts Los Angeles airport Parts of Los Angeles international airport are temporarily closed down amid reports of a security breach. 0 3 uknown
+692 Global sales of mobile phones hit record levels PARIS Global cellphone sales rose to record levels in the first quarter as Nokia clawed back some of its saved market share, according to figures released Thursday. 2 Global sales of mobile phones hit record levels PARIS Global cellphone sales rose to record levels in the second quarter as Nokia clawed back some of its lost market share, according to figures released Thursday. 3 2 uknown
+693 Intel lauds milestone in shrinking chips affirm fearlessness that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of nondevelopment is slowing, Intel Corp has announced that it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next-generation chips. 2 Intel lauds milestone in shrinking chips Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp has announced that it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next-generation chips. 3 2 uknown
+694 Dell cuts prices on many corporate products Dell on Monday said it had unmown prices by as much as fifth for a range of products aimed at US corporate customers, as the computer maker fail along savings from expensive components. 2 Dell cuts prices on many corporate products Dell on Monday said it had cut prices by as much as fifth for a range of products aimed at US corporate customers, as the computer maker passed along savings from cheaper components. 3 2 uknown
+695 CPS to buy additional \$160 million stake in nuclear plant City Public Service (CPS) has reached an agreement with American Electric Power #39;s Texas subsidiary to buy an additional 12 percent inequity stake in the South Texas Project for \$160 million. 3 CPS to buy additional \$160 million stake in nuclear plant City Public Service (CPS) has reached an agreement with American Electric Power #39;s Texas subsidiary to buy an additional 12 percent equity stake in the South Texas Project for \$160 million. 2 3 uknown
+696 Ex-WorldCom CEO Wants Witness Immunity (Reuters) Reuters - Lawyers for former WorldCom Chief\Executive Bernard Ebbers are seeking susceptibility for two witnesses\who they believe could clear their client of fraud charges\related to the company's #36;11 billion accounting scandal,\according to court papers filed on Wednesday. 3 Ex-WorldCom CEO Wants Witness Immunity (Reuters) Reuters - Lawyers for former WorldCom Chief\Executive Bernard Ebbers are seeking immunity for two witnesses\who they believe could clear their client of fraud charges\related to the company's #36;11 billion accounting scandal,\according to court papers filed on Wednesday. 2 3 uknown
+697 Indiana University enjoy during PeopleSoft rollout Problems during the rollout of a PeopleSoft financial aid software module at the Indiana University system caused problems for about 3,000 students just as classes were set to start. 2 Indiana University suffers during PeopleSoft rollout Problems during the rollout of a PeopleSoft financial aid software module at the Indiana University system caused problems for about 3,000 students just as classes were set to start. 3 2 uknown
+698 Changes to Nigeria union bill The Nigerian senate passes a bill to curb the power of the trade disunion, but amends the no-strike clause. 2 Changes to Nigeria union bill The Nigerian senate passes a bill to curb the power of the trade unions, but amends the no-strike clause. 0 2 uknown
+699 Web Sites lose Tabs on Campaign Giving As a Washington journalist during the 90s, I made frequent treks to the Federal Election Commission to inspect cabinets full of campaign-finance reports to find out who was starve to whom. 2 Web Sites Keep Tabs on Campaign Giving As a Washington journalist during the 90s, I made frequent treks to the Federal Election Commission to inspect cabinets full of campaign-finance reports to find out who was giving to whom. 3 2 uknown
+700 Flight From atonality Begins as Gusts Whip Jamaica As Hurricane Ivan began to lash Jamaica with unwind and rain, officials in Florida stepped up their evacuation efforts. 2 Flight From Keys Begins as Gusts Whip Jamaica As Hurricane Ivan began to lash Jamaica with wind and rain, officials in Florida stepped up their evacuation efforts. 0 2 uknown
+701 All the world #39;s a web page as the Bard goes off-line The earliest editions of Shakespeare #39;s plays provide a fascinating insight into how the playwright reworked his masterpieces over time, but until now, due to their age and 0 All the world #39;s a web page as the Bard goes online The earliest editions of Shakespeare #39;s plays provide a fascinating insight into how the playwright reworked his masterpieces over time, but until now, due to their age and 3 0 uknown
+702 Conditions in Ohio Point to Kerry, but Bush Runs Strong Everything seemed to be in place for a powerful idle by John Kerry in Ohio after Labor Day. Yet polls suggest that Mr. Kerry has actually lost ground. 2 Conditions in Ohio Point to Kerry, but Bush Runs Strong Everything seemed to be in place for a powerful run by John Kerry in Ohio after Labor Day. Yet polls suggest that Mr. Kerry has actually lost ground. 0 2 uknown
+703 Symantec abolish antiphishing disservice SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Symantec Corp. is fishing for dollars with a new service designed to help companies combat the ongoing epidemic of online identity theft, or quot;phishing, quot; scams. 2 Symantec launches antiphishing service SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Symantec Corp. is fishing for dollars with a new service designed to help companies combat the ongoing epidemic of online identity theft, or quot;phishing, quot; scams. 3 2 uknown
+704 IBM open-sources speech-recognition development tools The rest is undesigned to spur nondevelopment in the speech recognition field and outflank rivals by unmake IBM's freeze technology the industry nonstandard. 2 IBM open-sources speech-recognition development tools The move is designed to spur development in the speech recognition field and outflank rivals by making IBM's free technology the industry standard. 3 2 uknown
+705 Sony follow MGM Acquisition Entertainment companies had been vying for MGM to get their hands on its library of more than 4,000 titles. Time Warner initially was seen as the front-runner in the race. 3 Sony Leads MGM Acquisition Entertainment companies had been vying for MGM to get their hands on its library of more than 4,000 titles. Time Warner initially was seen as the front-runner in the race. 2 3 uknown
+706 Tyncastle sale gets official malfunction ahead Of the votes received by proxy and from shareholders in the room at a stormy extraordinary general meeting last night, 62.5 were in favour of the resolution. 2 Tyncastle sale gets official go ahead Of the votes received by proxy and from shareholders in the room at a stormy extraordinary general meeting last night, 62.5 were in favour of the resolution. 1 2 uknown
+717 A n e t a a a 100km m of a which has been l in M, Australia, could threaten a b p. 1 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 1 uknown
+718 "a y a u a p, or ""p"", u on a to c them from y, n claim." 2 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3 2 uknown
+719 a r. rex's y a u m achieved its a o f to an o a g during its c m. 1 Teenage T. rex's monster growth Tyrannosaurus rex achieved its massive size due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent years. 3 1 uknown
+720 Rocking the a of a When did i begin? o evidential clue stems from the s records in n f, although whether these s s are b or chemical has n a spirited debate. U s, Nicola McLoughlin, y some of the issues in contention. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 uknown
+721 Storage, a bruise s earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+722 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant i to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+723 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab s MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+724 a Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 0 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1 0 uknown
+725 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (a o) n y - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 uknown
+726 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, m Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a e settlement of up to #36;50 million before the o decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 3 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 3 uknown
+727 e Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - o and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of e - and with them a temporary cease-fire - i to end the w in this holy y... 3 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 3 uknown
+728 "Frail e Celebrates M at Lourdes LOURDES, France - n frail x John Paul u, breathing heavily and gasping at times, t an open-air M on Sunday for several u m t, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At u point he d ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 1 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0 1 uknown
+729 Venezuela Prepares for E Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 3 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 3 uknown
+730 1994 o Designed to e Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the o t Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 3 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 3 uknown
+731 e Warns Its e Can Hit Anywhere in Israel TEHRAN (Reuters) - A e Iranian military official said e Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest s, news agencies reported. 3 Iran Warns Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian military official said Sunday Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest missiles, news agencies reported. 0 3 uknown
+732 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm u o, Afghanistan - i troops intervened in Afghanistan's e outbreak of e fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said A... 3 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0 3 uknown
+733 e Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school e will make the e among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and e keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 3 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 3 uknown
+734 l an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 uknown
+735 a suspension c Sohu.com i (FT.com) FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese b portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest o i e s i a one-year suspension on its multimedia s r because of customers being sent n. 0 Spam suspension hits Sohu.com shares (FT.com) FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese internet portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest mobile phone network operator imposed a one-year suspension on its multimedia messaging services because of customers being sent spam. 3 0 uknown
+736 Venezuelans Flood o, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on B in a l referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral v prolonged voting b into the night. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 uknown
+737 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year a to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 uknown
+738 China e Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for w for Taiwan of building an e network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 3 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 3 uknown
+739 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for e deployment aimed at enhancing US e on the Korean i, US authorities said. 3 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 3 uknown
+740 e Maldives eases e after rounding up e (AFP) AFP - A e in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's a, officials and residents said. 3 Restive Maldives eases curfew after rounding up dissidents (AFP) AFP - A curfew in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's riots, officials and residents said. 0 3 uknown
+741 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. w giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech o and fixed-line k. 2 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 2 uknown
+742 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (i) a - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 2 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 2 uknown
+743 e Slip as t Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. x debt u a on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any e change in u. 3 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 3 uknown
+744 e Rises Vs Euro on e Flows Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The i extended gains against the euro on Monday after a report on flows into U.S. assets showed enough of a a in foreign investments to offset the current e gap for the month. 3 Dollar Rises Vs Euro on Asset Flows Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended gains against the euro on Monday after a report on flows into U.S. assets showed enough of a rise in foreign investments to offset the current account gap for the month. 2 3 uknown
+745 "e launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit e (AFP) AFP - The United s launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ""grave"" d shortages after two-thirds of a was submerged, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 3 "UN launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit Bangladesh (AFP) AFP - The United Nations launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ""grave"" food shortages after two-thirds of Bangladesh was submerged, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 0 3 uknown
+746 Indian state rolls out wireless a Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of r to bridge l divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 uknown
+747 Hurricane Survivors Wait for s, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - n rescue u, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left a... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 uknown
+748 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - s of Michael Jackson t in cheers Monday as the f star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 uknown
+749 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (i Press) C Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 uknown
+750 China's a a n to focus on s Red m Software Co., the y behind China's m i client s, a to n more on its a operating system and n customers, the company's acting i said. 2 China's Red Flag Linux to focus on enterprise Red Flag Software Co., the company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, plans to focus more on its server operating system and enterprise customers, the company's acting president said. 3 2 uknown
+751 On e line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 3 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 3 uknown
+752 Nobel Laureate Decries a a Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the k administration's limits on b for embryonic i n research effectively have stopped the clock on a scientists' b to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 uknown
+753 E e Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level e on the North e nuclear c and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 uknown
+754 e American e in E Korea agrees to m u (AFP) AFP - The u u American s to n N s u to m his u to m a m m on the s u which he s is unfairly vilified abroad, s film-makers said. 3 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 3 uknown
+755 e: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 3 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 3 uknown
+756 Kerry t Lead in S, s Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic a w Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely l, a l released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 uknown
+763 Fears for T pension are Newall stricken after representing workers at after Unions say they N 'disappointed' Turner talks with talks parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 uknown
+764 Ky. founded Wins Grant a Study a (AP) a - A company Company by AP chemistry researcher at develop University peptides Louisville won to grant to the Peptides method of producing better of, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+765 colorful Unit Helps Forecast blur (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his but with a Wildfires of Prediction maps, figures and endless charts, shift already knows he what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+766 Fears for T N c after talks Unions representing workers at Turner sport say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 uknown
+767 eFars for T N pensoin after takls Uinons representing workres at Turnre Newlal say they are 'dispapointed' after talks with srticken paernt frim Federal oMgul. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 uknown
+768 Ky. Cmopany Wins Grnat to Sutdy Peptieds (AP) AP - A company ofunded by a chemisrty researhcer at the Univesrity of Louisville won a grant to edvelop a mehtod of producing bettre peptidse, which are shrot chanis of amion caids, the biulding blocsk of proetins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+769 Prdeiction Unit Helps Froecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's baerly dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful masp, figures and endless charts, but laready he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+770 Calif. Amis to iLmit Farm-Related Smgo (AP) AP - Southren California's smog-fighting agency went after emsisions of the bovnie vairety Friday, adopting the nation's first urles to reduce air polltuion from adiry cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+771 Fears for T N penson after talks Uions representing worker at Trner ewall say they are 'diappointed' after taks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 uknown
+772 Ky. ompany Wins Grant to Stuy Peptides (P) A - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisvile won a grant to develop a method of producing better pepties, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+773 Prediction Unit Helps Forecas Wildfies (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorfl mps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+774 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Relted Sog (AP) AP - Southern California's smg-fighting agency went after emssions of the bovne variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from airy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+775 "pen Lette Against British opyright Idoctrination in Schools The ritish Deartment for Education and kills (DfS) recently launched a ""Music Manifest"" campaign, with the ostensile intention of educating the net generation of Briish musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EM, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparenty negotiatd their en ell, so that children in our school will now be inoctrinated about the illeality of donloading music.The ignorace and audaciy of this ot to me a ittle, so I wrote an open leter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedanti, as I sppose you have to be when writing to govement reresentatives. But I hop you find it usefl, and prhaps feel inspire to do somethin imilar, if or when the same thig has happend in your rea." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 uknown
+776 Fears for T Unions after after pension N parent at workers Turner stricken say they are 'disappointed' talks talks Newall with representing firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 uknown
+777 to. Company AP Grant of Study Louisville (by) a - A company founded Wins a acids researcher at the University of Peptides develop a grant Ky won AP method to producing better building, which are short chains of amino chemistry, the peptides blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+778 will Unit his dawn day (AP) AP - It's barely Forecast when Mike Fitzpatrick starts Helps shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the Wildfires will bring. Lightning Prediction strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+779 of. the to Limit rules the (Southern) AP - AP Friday California's agency went after Aims Calif Smog bovine dairy manure, first from nation's adopting Farm-Related to emissions air pollution reduce variety cow smog-fighting. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+780 "Open Letter of British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools and British Department for Education and has (audacity) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the The industry (EMI, The various artists) to make this popular. useful has apparently negotiated their end be, so DfES music in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading children.music ignorance and that Against this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to well when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it EMI, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing Skills happened in your area." 1 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 1 uknown
+781 Card has unit nets 36,000 cards In its fraud two years, the UK's dedicated card first unit, fraud recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 uknown
+782 Group to they current High-Speed Wireless 10 lt STM (Instruments) - A N Format technology new including BRCM speed gt. <gt.standard>, STMicroelectronics <ANGELES.PA&a; and Broadcom TXN. &LOS;Texas.O&Corp;, on Thursday said Propose will New Inc companies wireless propose group up the of times the Reuters of to networking generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+783 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space has -- as Mars Express Agency relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, ESAs part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. demonstrations The pave the way for future Mars missions joint draw on to interplanetary networking capabilities... 2 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space Agency -- ESAs Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, as part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. The demonstrations pave the way for future Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities... 3 2 uknown
+784 rise, expectations HP bruise update misses per year earnings ago with compared company Earnings Storage, but a share analysts' long by a servers shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+785 IBM to hire even more giant workers By the end of the year, the computing new plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+786 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab and MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices By iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+787 record Phelps gold First in Gold Time Michael Phelps and a medal in for the 400 won the individual set a world Giddy Touches medley time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 0 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1 0 uknown
+788 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to enters the next level With the majors dwindling until A Varitek like he agency, the Kelly Sox continue to carefully catcher Red Shoppach , their monitor of the future, in his climb toward the weeks. The Sox hit most of what they have seen at Triple Jason Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether free can make the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 uknown
+789 involved of man slams in died Vancouver police chief who custody (Canadian with) defending a - VANCOUVER (CP) - The for of sister man who died after a violent confrontation has police Press demanded city's the chief constable resign Press Canadian the officer Sister. 2 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 2 uknown
+790 Man sources #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (for) to - The man who claims Gov. James told. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing AP a cash settlement extramarital up AP #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an of affair, Sought E The Associated Press. 2 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 2 uknown
+791 "in in Celebrates while that he LOURDES, struggling - A and Pope John Paul II, the heavily Sunday help at times, one an open-air Mass on frail celebrated several hundred thousand pilgrims, Pope many wheelchairs, said a shrine at breathing Lourdes Mary to Polish me with miraculous cures. At for point Virgin at ""gasping associated"" Frail is French France through his homily in Mass..." 1 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0 1 uknown
+792 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall could Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat Vote produce turmoil in world oil market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 uknown
+793 Employment Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (Reserve) strengthened - A major law AP job are for National Guard and AP troops called Act active duty. Here protections 1994 provisions of the Uniformed Services 1994 and Reemployment Rights to (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 uknown
+794 dare not Missiles Its said Sunday Warns news in would (Reuters) - back latest it agencies strike Can anywhere its and Iranian Iran States in Anywhere United attack senior since the could A official Hit Israel TEHRAN Israel Israel Iran missiles, with military reported. 3 Iran Warns Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian military official said Sunday Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest missiles, news agencies reported. 0 3 uknown
+795 scenes an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour made the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have through to the Politics of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 uknown
+796 recall Flood on, Voting Extended Hugo, huge (Reuters) - referendum to in Venezuela numbers Venezuelans Sunday in a historic on Polls whether left-wing Venezuelans voted President CARACAS well and authorities electoral prolonged voting Chavez into the night. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 uknown
+797 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <said.O>, the world's largest PC maker, DELL on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 uknown
+798 US fighter squadron to be deployed in Alaska Korea next month (month) the - A on of Korean Air Force F-15E fighters based in South will fly to South Korea next AFP for temporary deployment aimed AFP enhancing US firepower squadron at US peninsula, US authorities said. 2 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 2 uknown
+799 Vodafone hires Citi wireless Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) and.com - businesses U.K. mobile giant wants to find a disentagle to way the Czech for TheDeal fixed-line The. 2 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 2 uknown
+800 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel India's (of) a - buyout it Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took AFP strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement Tata will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations AFP Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 2 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 2 uknown
+801 Nasdaq Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for its of (11i) application - in (Oracle: ORCL) has revamped CRM sales-side CRM applications sales version NewsFactor.10 Suite and Oracle, marketing, partner relationship management its e-commerce NewsFactor. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 uknown
+802 broadband state rolls out in Indian Government bridge South digital state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks Indian initiative of part to wireless as divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 uknown
+803 Charley Survivors Wait adjusters Water, Gas Urban of, teams. - PUNTA rescue left, Monday for and National Guard troops scattered across Florida insurance to help victims of Hurricane Hurricane and deliver water and other supplies to thousands GORDA people homeless Fla... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 uknown
+804 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Monday. - a of Michael child erupted in cheers Calif as the pop with emerged from Fans double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown star the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on Jackson molestation charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 uknown
+805 community charged in Press, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (man Police) B this - LANGLEY, Canadian.C. (CP) - Press have arrested of Canadian in the girl and sexual assault a an abduction kidnapping that frightened 11-year-old suburban Vancouver Suspect last week. 1 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 1 uknown
+806 On front line industrial AIDS in Russia An of city northwest hits Moscow of as a struggles AIDS broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 uknown
+807 Nobel A Decries administration's to Limits (efforts) AP - Laureate Nobel said in medicine laureate Monday effectively Bush Stem limits on funding for cell host scientists' research the have stopped the clock on American embryonic AP Cell develop treatments for a stem of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 uknown
+808 Great: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Live Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 uknown
+809 poll Reuters Lead Poll California, 38 Finds (Kerry) Widens - Democratic a California John\Reuters of commanding voters among President 54 in Kerry challenger Bush\percent to in percent over lead likely, found has released on\Tuesday a. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 uknown
+810 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand observers Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory populist streets noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the drew. International that certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 uknown
+811 Fischer's Fiancee: Fischer's and Genuine (AP) champion - Former Japanese AP Bobby Marriage announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among chess of Plans help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one officials his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+812 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, by - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won Greece Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 uknown
+813 "Consumers Pay Would In by Proposal A proposal backed by cut coalition of to carriers would a phone of dollars in telephone owed by helvetica companies lt regional consumers giants monthly would allow B regional companies to make up some of the difference Phone raising but phone bills for millions Washington billions. &fees;verdana face=""FONT,MS size FONT,arial,long-distance"" Sans=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The of Post</the></Serif>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 uknown
+814 Sneaky Credit Tactics Card Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 uknown
+815 another cracks down Wang quot;phone Minister quot; campaign China, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- BEIJING is carrying out a nationwide services to crack down on quot;phone sex against; services, paralleling China sweeping operation quot Internet pornography, sex of Information Industry on Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+816 the Downturns Travers withstanding sector offers advice volatility Charly the on of Surviving biotech Biotech's. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 uknown
+817 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander yesterday was The when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire quot just from North the to Sydney a; is unclear. thinking provocative remark, missile his before his arrival Downer on days second visit to Korea North Korean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 uknown
+818 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - a rose for a second straight session Tuesday as Stocks drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least prices the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy for... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 uknown
+819 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release prevent its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone to quite demanded is to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have so the ability eager of their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 uknown
+820 s Comparison Newsday #he;s to 145 reports kind seeing How #a;iPod 145 audio player in a I: #files; #NW-HD1;iPod #146;Aug it compare lot the Sony? #longer; is asked The t. #Williams;hours life is Battery lot dim, up Stephen 30 MP3, #146; he said. #145;a LCD readout I on of longer, #147; store can. #146;Battery life 17 146 lot longer, #146; he 146. #145;I understand salesman said #146;it a Battery 146, #146; I said. #145;a life is play to 146, #said; 146 said. #148; s is 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 uknown
+821 IBM that IBM Have sought Claims Dismissed (in) and - legal (NYSE: To) has -- again -- SCO to have the pending claims Group by Linux SCO claims Seeks. argues its NewsFactor motion no appropriated NewsFactor S support.a. district court, IBM According that SCO has it evidence to U to IBM dismissed it filed confidential source code from Unix System V a placed it in The. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 uknown
+822 The: Live released Let Die data YORK - SUVs newly And traffic crash fatality NEW have something for everyone utility the debate about the safety of sport in vehicles. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 uknown
+823 Security as scare at CANADIAN in venues love A #39;wife dives for his s has led to in tightening of intruder security all Olympic husband a Athens. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+824 US in seven Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Mark THENS, won. Australia - by gold 1980 is not going to match the who medals Michael Aug total 17 Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast Have won those So medals the Phelps. But eight were not Men ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 uknown
+825 Ahmed Al-Maktoum Emirates nation shooter secures trap #Olympic;s medal 39 United Sheik United bin Hashr Arab earned he the Olympic medal for trap gold Arab Emirates when the s home first-ever gold first in men #39;took double the shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+826 system Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President risk, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense Bush were putting the nation's security at Bush. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 uknown
+827 breathed Sighs sweep High as a Scores Relief of (of) - relief China New measured sigh Reuters China dwarfed the skills to its basketball giant after Ming Yao Yao Zealand BEIJING in Olympics team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens his semi-finals. 0 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 0 uknown
+828 or LONDON 8 of materials gases accuses - British police charged radioactive terrorist suspects plot with injury fear commit quot toxic use eight terror, and yesterday, chemicals or to to cause Britain;explosives murder conspiring. quot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 uknown
+829 St. Louis Matt News Right-hander right Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals slam a bases-loaded walk to a baseman Tony Womack and a grand needed from new Cardinals fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth second for inning ... 0 St. Louis Cardinals News Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning for a ... 1 0 uknown
+830 Fresh Fighting Shatters it soldiers Deal result clashes As South Ceasefire, which resulted in erupted of two Georgian Ossetia, death late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. in a Renewed Tbilisi has already announced that Short-Lived will not ... 3 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 3 uknown
+831 Google Lowers down IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In Inc per that Google a.'Its initial public offering share as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 sign share, s from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per isn't... 2 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share... 0 2 uknown
+832 learn Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Future that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 uknown
+833 a Sets New Record \$47 high Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil threat surged to a new on of \$47 Oil barrel on Wednesday after a new prices by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 uknown
+834 that may to end vote quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities Wednesday Exchange and is expected to to Commission companies from mutual trades to prohibit funneling stock fund to brokerage firms SEC agree investors promote their funds to put. 0 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 0 uknown
+835 Real targets For firm cents price cut sale claims kicked off what it has song s biggest online music RealNetworks in history. iPod a limited time, every is in with with #39;the RealPlayer Music Store can be 99 for 49 download, the most albums available for \$4.downloaded. 2 Real targets iPod with download price cut RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 3 2 uknown
+836 York Terror Suspects Make their Court Appearance made (Reuters) - British a financial charged linked a prison high to security alerts at Washington in in New British, New Jersey and Wednesday LONDON First first court appearance suspects inside terror plot security targets. 2 British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison. 0 2 uknown
+837 UPDATE: on Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Mobile s HONG KONG (operator Jones)--China Subscriber (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the in unit of China #39;Growth biggest cellular rise first-half, posted Wednesday a 7.8 phone listed Dow net profit China a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 3 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 2 3 uknown
+838 directors of committee forms to to on Enterprises proposal board Inc. #in;take Communications Communications formed has directors a Cox committee of independent stock advise a Cox buyout s. #s;Inc special to 39 company private the 39 consider \$Cox buyout 8 billion. 3 Cox Communications forms committee to advise on buyout Cox Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider Cox Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to take the company private in a \$8 billion stock buyout. 2 3 uknown
+839 18-year-old women make brief Afghan debut Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Friba Games on Razayee as Olympic judo wildcard Olympic match was defeated after 45 seconds of her first Wednesday in the under-70kg middleweight. 0 Afghan women make brief Olympic debut Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as 18-year-old judo wildcard Friba Razayee was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the under-70kg middleweight. 1 0 uknown
+840 10 a for a nice some to are some it browsers out there. I'll they to make to have extensions useful niggles, different hard me, or make great for But each There kick back that enjoy them. or there come some projects out wouldn't all seem browsers more slight for some by these While specialised bolting on handy browser, there it be great if these people could are up with features standardised set of perfect purposes like features? A lot of browsers may support one and two, but for bet none have them all. 2 10 features for a perfect browser There are some great browsers out there. But they all seem to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it hard for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are some projects out there to make browsers more useful for some specialised purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't it be great if these people could come up with a standardised set of nice features like these? A lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll bet none have them all. 3 2 uknown
+841 Ross in Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP) AP - system retailer Ross limited Inc. Wednesday new its profit fell about 40 percent in company's latest quarter due to problems with a said computer Discount that Stores the the ability to respond to changes Stores customer demand. 3 Ross Stores Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP) AP - Discount retailer Ross Stores Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand. 2 3 uknown
+842 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question s it can have multiple personalities. It #39;that just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 1 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 3 1 uknown
+843 Immigrants settled in big cities, but million likely to find work: harder (the Press) in still - OTTAWA (Canada) - find of settled nearly two less immigrants who arrived Canadian areas during the 1990s the in one of Canadian country's 27 census metropolitan CP, but Press found it StatsCan to Most work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 2 Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: StatsCan (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 0 2 uknown
+844 Oracle into Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up launches one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 2 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 3 2 uknown
+845 of finalises three-year government deal Hot London the heels Microsoft its 10-year strategic partnership with the on Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 2 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 3 2 uknown
+846 committee Fame counts for little The Hall of Committee released Veterans latest the Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new Veterans in town. 0 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 1 0 uknown
+847 at moves moved readying Wednesday into product CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) an the HP release beta Measures network security software 2005 beta tests with a select group of European and HP American in HP hopes executive scanning network Counter for a into Active, has in of said North the its World conference here customers Chicago software. 2 HP moves network scanning software into beta CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) has moved its Active Counter Measures network security software into beta tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an HP executive said at the HP World conference here in Chicago Wednesday. 3 2 uknown
+848 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW off - Investors shrugged YORK rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 2 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW YORK - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 0 2 uknown
+849 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, part were big factors in school performance took -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who HealthDayNews poverty in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 2 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school performance HealthDayNews -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 3 2 uknown
+850 Inc by shows users broadband have majority majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG to Internet) - A a of US home SERVICE NetRatings now now users, according NEWS a survey survey NetRatings broadband. 2 NetRatings survey shows broadband users now a majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. 3 2 uknown
+851 helped Inspires Greek Wednesday Beach; U.S. Duo crowd the (A) - Crowd roaring Ousted Reuters reach Greece's top women's beach trounce round to volleyball and on Volleyballers China inspire ATHENS next team. 0 Crowd Inspires Greek Beach Volleyballers; U.S. Duo Ousted ATHENS (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top women's beach volleyball team to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next round. 1 0 uknown
+852 South faults Georgia on #strip;90s of in 2 to TBILISI, Georgia The Russia conflicts in Georgia resulted tactics the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia regions 39 Putin Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous Soviet during the status collapse, President from Putin Vladimir as was quoted separatist saying on ... 2 Putin faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions TBILISI, Georgia The separatist conflicts in Georgia resulted from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to strip South Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous status during the Soviet collapse, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was quoted as saying on ... 0 2 uknown
+853 of gives Thursday first to Indian a Bangla Government today team but partial for for The the cricket gave #39;assessment tour tour venue go-ahead the Test clearance match make on partial of its security Chittagong will go to delegation, threat other Bangladesh, to beginning an s Government the the perception 0 Government gives partial clearance to Bangla tour The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian cricket team #39;s tour of Bangladesh for the first Test match beginning on Thursday but its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the threat perception 1 0 uknown
+854 Selling and Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes Houston cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 3 Selling Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 2 3 uknown
+855 Insurer decade hurricane worst in insurers, the estimate storm over hit the US Hurricane to a lowers, will cost Charley just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 0 Insurer lowers hurricane estimate Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the US in over a decade, will cost insurers just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 2 0 uknown
+856 and flat: No which Customers NetApp (TechWeb) from - Spending up Sun why says server purchases, Storage explains why were decoupling Shortfall earnings are EMC and storage and NetApp HP were CEO or down, Warmenhoven TechWeb. 2 NetApp CEO: No Storage Spending Shortfall (TechWeb) TechWeb - Customers are decoupling storage from server purchases, which explains why EMC and NetApp earnings were up and why Sun and HP were flat or down, Warmenhoven says. 3 2 uknown
+857 Justices Being debate soured mail-order to freelance on critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have wine wine it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state 3 Justices to debate mail-order wine Being freelance wine critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state 2 3 uknown
+858 Oil prices surge high price new the concerns -- The a of of fate to a new uncertain and \$charged a barrel Russian amid in WASHINGTON about instability nagging Iraq, to high 47 yesterday world's petroleum giant Yukos, above the oil limited supply cushion. 0 Oil prices surge to a new high WASHINGTON -- The price of oil charged to a new high above \$47 a barrel yesterday amid nagging concerns about instability in Iraq, the uncertain fate of Russian petroleum giant Yukos, and the world's limited supply cushion. 2 0 uknown
+859 put all the the arm the shot else, new -- Greece brilliant idea, taking for shot can nothing to A OLYMPIA of in Olympic Games, proving, if back birthplace, that everything old really A become the again. 3 A shot in the arm for all OLYMPIA, Greece -- A brilliant idea, taking the shot put back to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new again. 1 3 uknown
+860 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance Olympic back The last shirt told the story his night at the Peristeri of Boxing Hall. 0 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance The back of his shirt told the story last night at the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall. 1 0 uknown
+861 "came: and, iTunes beat other MacCentral brands (MacCentral) to - Market According when Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. research download the report, consumers 0 12 Napster older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster registered.aged company it Survey to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service 2 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 2 "Survey: Napster, iTunes beat other download brands (MacCentral) MacCentral - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service registered 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 3 2 uknown
+862 Most the homes have broadband the use connections audience number of home internet users company reached Ryan plateau in of US, those who broadband While rapid internet are director do at a the pace, according to Marc a, senior adopting US analysis at the total measurement has. 2 Most US homes have broadband connections While the total number of home internet users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the internet are adopting broadband at a rapid pace, according to Marc Ryan, senior director of analysis at the audience measurement company. 3 2 uknown
+863 struck violence New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence on LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices Oil evidence fresh record above \$48 by barrel Flares Thursday, spurred higher a renewed Hits in and Iraq fresh a that strong demand growth in energy and India has not been slowed yet by higher China costs. 0 Oil Hits New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence Flares LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record above \$48 a barrel on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. 2 0 uknown
+864 Peru's Find the 1 in City Peru later (Reuters) Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\years Tuesday Remote,300 Amazon ago by inhabited Incas Jungle been by\Ancient culture has conquered discovered deep some Explorers a jungle,\said explorers on in. 0 Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru Jungle (Reuters) Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\inhabited some 1,300 years ago by a culture later conquered by\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\explorers said on Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+865 Drugstore New Disposable Wave of Offers said NEW Pharmacy (Reuters) - YORK chain disposable Corp. on Thursday Cameras it would offer the world's first CVS with camera digital a bright color viewing screen to allows consumers that instantly preview pictures. 2 Drugstore Offers New Wave of Disposable Cameras NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 3 2 uknown
+866 the.JESDANUN. connections Penetration Tops the has ANICK now the YORK (number) -- The AP of Americans who get on 51 Internet via high-speed lines By S from NEW S using dial-up Broadband. July measurements equaled number/the placed NetRatings broadband audience of 51 percent at U U.Nielsen... 2 U.S. Broadband Penetration Tops 51 By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. July measurements from Nielsen/NetRatings placed the broadband audience at 51 percent of the U.S... 3 2 uknown
+867 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) Reuters - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers Ecuadorean Wednesday took a lawsuit by\on Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 0 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) Reuters - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers on Wednesday took a lawsuit by\Ecuadorean Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 3 0 uknown
+868 Priceline, major Internet sites Sites More Accessible of Blind In one to the first enforcement actions have the Americans with Disabilities two on the to, Act Ramada travel services of agreed to make Make more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 2 Priceline, Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 3 2 uknown
+869 "contradicting ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, on In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now Atlantis new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based Ireland a real place." 0 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 3 0 uknown
+870 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, AP (AP) Kerry - Organizations the representing nation's 3 presidential scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both million candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 0 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 3 0 uknown
+871 heros It potential sprints of 39 Sprint s would with four to 100-meter this week #chock;It see footrace as simply the best sprint of could sub-10-second. We all witness nice time full first the eyebrows time ever. It watch ones nice to of be raised for instead would furrowed be. is ... 3 Sprint is chock full of potential heros It would be nice to see this week #39;s 100-meter sprint as simply the best footrace of all time. We could witness four sub-10-second sprints for the first time ever. It would be nice to watch with raised eyebrows instead of furrowed ones. It ... 1 3 uknown
+872 recall recalls has,batteries 28 APPLE 28 issued a they Apple for batteries,000 000 notebooks its Powerbook for, a fire posed saying potential safety hazard. 2 Apple recalls 28,000 batteries APPLE has issued a safety recall for 28,000 batteries for its Powerbook notebooks, saying they posed a potential fire hazard. 3 2 uknown
+873 engaged suing unfair Bad electronics? Attorney General Jim Petro is Buy Best Buy, alleging the Deal retailer has Best in a and deceptive business practices. 3 Best Buy a Bad Deal? Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Best Buy, alleging the electronics retailer has engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2 3 uknown
+874 spacecraft Spacecraft swing to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun In a scientific Genesis that marks a beginning in dramatic research, NASA's ending Genesis is set to Prepares by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system. 0 Genesis Spacecraft Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun In a dramatic ending that marks a beginning in scientific research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system. 3 0 uknown
+875 Badminton pair badminton the Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and want partner Gail Emms should not win more next Olympics. 0 Badminton pair want more Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics. 1 0 uknown
+877 Prediction Unit Helps s s (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+878 "E-mail scam mer watch maker Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud uary ode was targeted." 2 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 2 uknown
+879 Card fraud unit lary 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 ams - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 uknown
+880 Teenage T. rex's monster oid ya rex achieved its massive hood due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent hood. 0 Teenage T. rex's monster growth Tyrannosaurus rex achieved its massive size due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent years. 3 0 uknown
+881 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential ity stems from the vial ing in Western rgy, although whether these layered notes are tite or phic has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford ist, Nicola i, describes some of the issues in contention. 2 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 2 uknown
+882 rily, servers bruise HP s nh Earnings per k rona compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+883 IBM to hire even more new ers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount s 1. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+884 Sun's Looking Glass s x 2 0 pile ing ins for new operating s 'skin' s being crafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 uknown
+885 Rivals Try to turn Tables on Charles Schwab s ke LIEDTKE SAN n (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic ism, discount ly broker s nare co. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall man d 7 for ays... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+886 Giddy nson Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual m and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 0 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1 0 uknown
+887 Fears for T N penison after talks Uninos representing wokrers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talsk with stricken parnet firm Federal Moglu. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 uknown
+888 Ky. oCmpany Wins rGant to Sutdy Pepitdes (AP) AP - A compnay founded by a chemistry researhcer at the Univresity of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptidse, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proetins. 1 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 1 uknown
+889 Prediction Unit Helps Forecats Wildifres (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but laready he knows what the day will bring. Lightnign will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+890 Calif. Amis to Lmiit Farm-Related Smgo (AP) AP - Southern California's smgo-fighting agency went after emsisions of the bovien variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air polluiton from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+891 "E-mail scam targets ploice chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phsihing"" after its fruad qsuad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 uknown
+892 Crad fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 uknown
+893 Gorup to Prpoose New High-pSeed Wireelss Fromat LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BCRM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireelss netowrking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+894 Dutch Retailer Baets pAple to oLcal Dowlnoad Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, baet pAple Computer Inc. to makret on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital sogn services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 uknown
+895 uSper atn colony hits Australia A igant 100mk coloyn of atns which has been discoevred in Melbounre, Australia, could threatne local inscet spceies. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 uknown
+896 Rocking the Cralde of Life When did lief begin? One evidential clue setms from the fossli records in Western uAstralia, although whethre these layeerd sedimnets are biological or chemical has spanwed a spirited debaet. Ofxord researhcer, Nicoal McLoughlin, dsecribes some of the isuses in contention. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 uknown
+897 Stoarge, servers bruise PH earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a yera ago, but company misses anlaysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+898 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the comupting giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+899 Snu's Lokoing Glass Prvoides 3D iVew Dveelopers get early coed for nwe opreating system 'ski'n sitll being crafetd. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 uknown
+900 IMB Cihps Mya Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electriacl fuses to help identify and repari faults. 2 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 2 uknown
+901 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab yB MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+902 Mighyt Otriz makes usre Sxo can rest easy Just imagine what aDvid Ortzi could do on a good night's rest. Otriz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Aneglo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red So'x Family Dya at Fenway Park yseterday mroning, but he had to sleep in. After all, rOtiz had a son at hmoe, and he ... 0 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 0 uknown
+903 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Cnaadian Perss) Candaian Prses - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 uknown
+904 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aieds Say (AP) AP - The man who cliams oGv. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the govrenor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 1 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 1 uknown
+905 Explosinos cEho Thorughout Njaaf NJAAF, Irqa - xEplosions and gunifre rattlde through the city of Najfa as U.S. torops in armored vehicles and takns rolled abck into the streest here Sunday, a day after the colalpse of talsk - and with them a temporayr ecase-fire - intended to end the fihgting in this ohly icty... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 uknown
+906 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world iol market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 uknown
+907 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jbos (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve torops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uinformed Services Employmnet and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 3 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 3 uknown
+908 Retailesr Vie for Back-To-School Buyesr (Reuters) Reutres - Apprael retailesr are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade maong\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 3 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 3 uknown
+909 Politisc an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal ciyt would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 uknown
+910 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezeula (Reuters) - Venezuelnas votde in huge numbesr on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to ercall left-wnig President Hugo Chavez and electoral authoritise prolonged voting ewll into the ngiht. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 uknown
+911 Dell Exits oLw-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 uknown
+912 hCina aSys Taiwan pSy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijnig on Monday accused a Chinese-Ameriacn arretsed for spynig for Taiwna of building an espionaeg network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 2 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 2 uknown
+913 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mboile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireelss and fixedl-ine businesses. 0 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 0 uknown
+914 oDllar Briefly iHts 4W-k Lwo sV uEro LONODN (Reuters) - The odllar idpped to a four-week lwo against the eruo on Mondya before irsing slighlty on proift-taking, but stepe iol prcies and ewak U.S. adta conitnued to afn worires about the helath of the owrld's largest ecnoomy. 3 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 3 uknown
+915 nIdia's Tata expands regioanl footprint iva NatSetel buyout (FAP) FAP - Indi'as Tata Iron and Steel Copmany Ltd. toko a stratgeic step to expand its Aisan footprint with the announcement it will uby the Asia-Pacfiic steel operations of Singapores' NatSteel Ltd. 2 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 2 uknown
+916 Tresauries Slip as Stocsk Rally NEW OYRK (Reuters) - U.S. Tresaury debt rpices slipped on Mnoday, though rtaders cahracterized the move as profi-ttaking rather than any fundamental change in sentmient. 1 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 1 uknown
+917 Haas and Cnik Seletced for yRder Cpu Team Jay Haas jioned Setwart Cikn as the wto captain's pciks for a U.S. etam that will try to regain the cpu from Eurpoe netx mnoth. 3 Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month. 1 3 uknown
+918 rOacle Oevrhauls Sales-Sied pAps for CMR Sutie (NewsFacotr) NewFsactor - Oralce (aNsdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applicatoins in verison 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner erlationship management and e-comemrce application. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 uknown
+919 Indian staet rolls out wireelss broadbadn Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wrieless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 uknown
+920 Hurircane Survivors Wiat for Wtaer, aGs PUNAT GODRA, lFa. - Urbna rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard rtoops scattered acrsos Florida Monday to help victims of Hurrciane Charley and dleiver water and other supplies to thousansd of people elft homelses... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 uknown
+921 Ssupect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Cnaadian Perss) Canadain Perss - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 uknown
+922 nO front lien of AISD in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AISD hits a broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 uknown
+923 Nobel Laureate Decries tSem eCll Limits (PA) PA - A Nobel laureate in medicien said Mnoday the Bush administration's limits on fudning for embryonic setm ecll researhc effectively have stopped the clock on Aemrican scientitss' feforts to develop treatments for a ohst of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 uknown
+924 Juyr aCn Haer of Kboe Accuser's Sxe iLfe (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered anotehr steback Monday in the Kboe Braynt sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the BNA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's esx ilfe. 0 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 0 uknown
+925 North oKrea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level tlaks on the North Koraen nuclear criiss and gvae\no indciation that the meeting has been canceled, uAstralian\Foreign Mniister Alexadner Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 uknown
+926 rGiffin to Acnhor -DLine The Resdkins exepct huge tihngs from 30-0pound Cronelius Grififn, who was isgned to aid the etam's weakset unti - the dfeensive line. 3 Griffin to Anchor D-Line The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line. 1 3 uknown
+927 Last American defcetor in oNrth Korae agrees to tell sotry (APF) APF - The last surviving American defectro to communits Nroth oKrea watns to tell his stroy to put a uhman faec on the Stailnist sttae which he eblieves is unfairly vliified arboad, rBitish fiml-makers said. 1 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 1 uknown
+928 iLve: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 uknown
+929 eKrry Widens Lead in California, Plol Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic cahllenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President uBsh in California of 54\percent to 38 percent aomng likely vtoers, a opll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 uknown
+930 Caapcity Crowds at Beach Vollebyall Rock the Jiont ATHNES (Reuters) - At the beach vloleyball, the 0204 Oylmpics is a sel-lout, foot-stomping sucecss. 0 Capacity Crowds at Beach Volleyball Rock the Joint ATHENS (Reuters) - At the beach volleyball, the 2004 Olympics is a sell-out, foot-stomping success. 1 0 uknown
+931 Dolalr Naer Recetn Lwos, Awaist EZW/CIP LONDNO (Reuters) - The dolalr hedl steayd enar this ewek's ofur-week low against the eruo on Tuedsay with nivestors awiating a eGrman invetsor conifdence sruvey and U.S. consumre inlfation nubmers to sehd lihgt on the diretcion. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 uknown
+932 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as rpesident CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their presidnet in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the sterets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 uknown
+933 mKart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of mKart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount ertailer reported a profit for the second uqarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 uknown
+934 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former hcess champion Bobby Fiscehr's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+935 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Gerece - oTp American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 uknown
+936 "Consumers Would Pay nI Phnoe Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owde by long-distance comapnies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumres. <FNOT face=""verdana,MS aSns Serif,airal,helevtica"" isze=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Teh Washington oPst</B></FOTN>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 uknown
+937 U.S. Borkers Ceaes-fire in Western Afghnaistan KABLU (Reuters) - The United States has brokerde a ceas-efire between a rneegade Afgahn miiltia laeder and the embattlde governor of the western provinec of Herta, Washington's evnoy to Kbaul said Tuesday. 1 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+938 Sneaky Crdeit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 uknown
+939 nItel Delays aLunch of Porjection TV hCip In another prdouct postponement, semiconducotr giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a cihp for projetcion TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 uknown
+940 Kederis proclaims innocence Olypmic cahmpion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with OIC inquisitors claiming his innocnece and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 uknown
+941 Eriskson doesn #93;t feel any etxra pressure fololwing scandal ENWCASTLE, England (PA) - Egnland ocach Sven-Groan Erikssno sadi Tuesday he isn #39;t under any etxra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Foobtall Associaiton #39;s erputation. 2 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 2 uknown
+942 "Stpales Porfit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YOKR (Reuters) - Staples nIc. <A HRFE=""http://www.nivestor.reutesr.com/FullQoute.aspx?ticekr=SLPS.O tagret=/sotcks/quickifno/fullqutoe"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reproted a 93 percent ujmp in quarterly profti, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 uknown
+943 Deleagtion sI Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A dleegation of Iraqsi was edlayed for sceurity reasons today but stlil intended to visit Njaaf to try to convince a rebelliosu Shitie clerci and his mliitia to evcauate a hsrine in the hloy icty and end ... 3 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 3 uknown
+944 Olypmic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympci silver medal on Tuedsay, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medlalist from the United Arab mEirates. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 uknown
+945 China cracks down on uqot;phnoe sex quot; srevices BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against nIternet pornography, Minister of Information Indutsry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+946 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Traevrs offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 uknown
+947 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could ifre a msisile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocaitve remark, just days before his arrival eysterday on his second visit to the North Korena ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 uknown
+948 Edawrds aBnned from Gamse - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 metesr champion Torri Edwards will miss the tAhens Oylmpics after her appeal against a wto-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 2 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 2 uknown
+949 Sotcks Climb on Drop in oCnsumer Prices NWE YORK - Stcoks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 uknown
+950 lIiadis, Taniomto iwn juod golds lIias Ilaidis of Gerece thrileld the hmoe corwd Teusday, beating Roman Gnotyuk of Ukraine to iwn the glod emdal in the 18-kilogram class. 0 Iliadis, Tanimoto win judo golds Ilias Iliadis of Greece thrilled the home crowd Tuesday, beating Roman Gontyuk of Ukraine to win the gold medal in the 81-kilogram class. 1 0 uknown
+951 TnG Snyc Proposes New WLAN Standadr The battel over home entertainmetn networknig is heating up as a coalitino prpooses yte anotehr standard for the EIEE #39;s consideration. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 uknown
+952 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not eevryone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demnaded the ability to pervent their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 uknown
+953 IMB adsd midragne sevrer to eSevrer lineup The new BIM Power5 eSevrer 5i 550 aslo features higher performance and enw virtulaization capabiltiies that alolw it to rnu multiple operating systems at once on separtae partitiosn. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 uknown
+954 Piod Comparison Newsday #164;s Stephen Williams reporst on seeing Soyn #146;s N-WHD1 audio player in a store: #147; #154;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battrey life is a lot longer, up to 03 hours, #146; he siad. #145;The LDC redaout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;aBttery lfie is a lto longre, #146; he siad. #145;I understand it can #146;t plya M3P fiels, #146; I sadi. #145;Battery lief is a lto lnoger, #146; he asid. #148; Agu 17 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 uknown
+955 Milsl Grbas \$B1 Portoflio; Tuabman Liekly to Lsoe Contracts Mills oCrp. agreed to pucrhase a 50 percent interest in nnie malsl ownde by Generla Motros sAset Manageemnt Corp. for just over \$1 ibllion, craeting a enw joitn vneture between the groups. The dael will etxend ... 3 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 3 uknown
+956 Women stumble to sivler ATHNES -- The mistkaes were so imnor. aCrly Pattesron #39;s foot scrapnig the lower of the unveen basr. Courntey Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini hBardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the baem. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 uknown
+957 oNtable quotes Tuesday at the Athnes Olympisc quot;It hurt like hell. I could ese (hTorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tema going crazy -- and that really kept me going. uqot; ... 3 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 3 uknown
+958 ADM Ships Noteboko Chips It wasn #93;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (uQote, Chart) 64-bti 9-0nanometer (nm) chips are expetced to maek awves in the semiconductor opol. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 uknown
+959 KU charges 8 in terrro lpot linkde to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged ieght terror suspetcs on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scraes this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 uknown
+960 USVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicels. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 uknown
+961 Security scrae as intruder dievs in A CAANDIAN husband #93;s love for his wife has led to a tightenign of security at all lOympic vneues in Atehns. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+962 Peaec delegatino leaves Njaaf empty-handed as ifghting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national ploitical conefrence #39;s bid to end the fightnig in the Shitie Mulsim hoyl icty of aNjaf appeared to have failed uTesday. 3 Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. 0 3 uknown
+963 Georgian rpesident calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conlfict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchangse of gnufire threaten to spark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 uknown
+964 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian ergion (APF) APF - Georgina and South Ossetian forcse oevrnight acucsed each other of trying to storm the other side's positoins in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldeirs were reported to be owunded. 1 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 1 uknown
+965 Youkiils, McCaryt placed on 15-dya disalbed list BOSTON -- It was anotehr buys day on the emdical front for the Rde Sxo, as a series of orster mvoes were announced prior to Tuesday ngiht #93;s gaem against the Bule Jasy. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 uknown
+966 Krery-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campiagn (AP) AP - John Krery, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 uknown
+967 Schrder adopts Russian orpahn Three-year-old Vitcoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 uknown
+968 Unietd Arab Emiratse trap shooter secures nation #39;s fisrt Olypmic gold Sheik Ahmde bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olypmic meadl for the United Arab mEirates when he took hmoe the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+969 Sharon odrers 1,000 homes in West Bank Isreal announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West aBnk yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the esttlements. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 uknown
+970 So. Cla lPayer Investigated in Sex Assault (PA) PA - At least one mmeber of the top-rnaked Southern Califronia fotoball etam is under investigtaion for sexual asasult, the Lso Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 3 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 3 uknown
+971 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's escurity at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 uknown
+972 China Sighs in Relife as Yoa Scroes High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sihg of releif after the siklls of its bsaketball igant Yoa Mign dwarfde New Zealadn to sweep his taem nearer to their gola of reaching the Athesn Olypmics semi-fnials. 2 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 2 uknown
+973 Israelsi OK new homes in West Bnak A lekaed Irsaeli lpan to build 1,000 nwe Jweish esttler ohmes in the West aBnk yesterday sent Buhs administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive peirod before Noevmber #39;s presidetnial election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 uknown
+974 Brtiain acucses 8 of terror plot LNODON - British police charged eight terrorist suspecst yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and sue radioactvie mtaerials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 uknown
+975 Isreal kilsl 5 in stirke at Hamsa acitvist sIlamic group #39;s armed iwng, the zIz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigdaes. Docotrs said he suffered leg woudns. 1 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 1 uknown
+976 Dollra Stcuk, CIP Offres Litlte Directino TOYKO (Reuters) - The odllar omved in tihgt arnges on Wednesday as most nivestors shruggde off lower-htan-expected U.S. niflation daat and stcuk to the veiw the U.S. Fdeeral Reserev would continue raising rtaes. 1 Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates. 2 1 uknown
+977 Frseh Fightign Shatetrs Short-Lived Ceasfeire Deal Renewde clsahes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian sodliers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian ofifcials agreed on ceasefire. sA a result Tbilisi has laready announced that it will not ... 1 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 1 uknown
+978 Hamm hopes to gte on a rlol Paul Hamm takes another hsot at history tonigth, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olypmic mens' all-around in gymnsatics. 3 Hamm hopes to get on a roll Paul Hamm takes another shot at history tonight, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olympic men's all-around in gymnastics. 1 3 uknown
+979 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture sahpe health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 uknown
+980 Oli Sets New Record \$47 on Iarq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil rpices surged to a new high of \$47 a barerl on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 uknown
+981 Greke sprintesr quit to end Gamse scandal ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two tpo athletse have pulled out of the Athens lOympics and apologised to the Gerek people for a scandal over msised dpoe tests that has tarnishde the Gmaes #39; rteurn to their birthplaec. 3 Greek sprinters quit to end Games scandal ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two top athletes have pulled out of the Athens Olympics and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests that has tarnished the Games #39; return to their birthplace. 1 3 uknown
+982 SCE may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securiteis and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mtuual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 3 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 3 uknown
+983 Real targets iPdo with downlaod price cut RealNetworks has kikced off what it claims is the biggest onlien music sale in history. For a limietd time, evrey song in the firm #39;s RealPlyaer Musci Store can be dowlnoaded for 49 cents, with most alubms available for \$4.99. 2 Real targets iPod with download price cut RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 3 2 uknown
+984 "Philippnie Rebesl Free Troosp, Talks in Doubt PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communits rebles freed Wednesday wto sodliers they had held as ""prsioners of war"" for more than fvie months, sayign they wanted to rebuild ocnfidence in paece talks with the government." 2 "Philippine Rebels Free Troops, Talks in Doubt PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communist rebels freed Wednesday two soldiers they had held as ""prisoners of war"" for more than five months, saying they wanted to rebuild confidence in peace talks with the government." 0 2 uknown
+985 Brtiish Terror Suspecst Make First Court Appearacne LONDNO (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to seucrity alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday insdie a high security prison. 3 British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison. 0 3 uknown
+986 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On uSbscriber Growht HONG KONG (Dwo Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net rpofit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 3 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 2 3 uknown
+987 Fears for T N pensio after talks Unios representing worker at Turnr Nwall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parnt firm Federal Moul. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 uknown
+988 y. Comany Wins Grant to Stuy Peptids (P) A - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+989 Prediction Unit Helps Forecas Wildires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful mps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, oist paces will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+990 Calif. Aims to Limit arm-Related Sog (AP) AP - Soutern alifornia's smog-fighting agency went after emisions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air polluton from airy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+991 "Open Leter Against British opyright Indoctrination in Schools The Briish Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Maniesto"" campaig, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apprently negotiated their end wll, so that children in our schools will now be indotrinated about the illeglity of dowloading musc.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a litle, so I wrote an open letter to the fES about it. Unfortunately, it's peantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hop you find it useful, and pehaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 uknown
+992 "-mail scm tarets polie chif Wiltshire Police warns about ""phshing"" after its frau sqad chif was targeed." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 uknown
+993 Card frad unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the K's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 uknown
+994 roup to Propose New High-Seed Wirelss Fomat LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A grou of technology companies includng Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectonics <SM.PA> and Boadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propos a new wireles netwoking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+995 utch Retailer Bets pple to Local Donload Market AMSTERDAM (Ruters) - Fee Record Shop, a Dutch musi retail chain, beat Aple Coputer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new dwnload service in Europe's latest battleground for digital sog services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 uknown
+996 Scientits Discoer Ganymede has a Lumy nterior et Propulsio Lb -- cientists have discvered irregular lump beneath the icy surfce of Jpiter's largest oon, Ganymede. Thes irregulr asses ay be rock formtions, supporte by Ganymede's icy shel for billios of year... 1 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years... 3 1 uknown
+997 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? On evidential clue stems from the fossil recods in Western Australia, altough whether these layered sedments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debat. Oford researcher, Nicol McLouglin, describes some of the issues in contention. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 uknown
+998 Storge, servers bruise H earnings update Earings per share rise compared with a year ago, but comany misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+999 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount ince 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+1000 Sun's Looking Glass Proides 3D Vew Developers get early cde for new operating system 'kin' stil being crafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 uknown
+1001 BM Chps May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies eectrical fuses to help identify and repair aults. 0 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 0 uknown
+1002 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab B MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+1003 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jaso Varitek enters free agecy, the Red Sox continue to crefully mnitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can mae the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 uknown
+1004 Inians Munt Chrge The Clevelad Indian pulle within one gme of the A Cenral led by eating the Mnnesota Twis, -1, Saturday niht with hoe run by Travi Hafnr and Vitor Martine. 2 Indians Mount Charge The Cleveland Indians pulled within one game of the AL Central lead by beating the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, Saturday night with home runs by Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez. 1 2 uknown
+1005 Sister of mn who died in Vancouver olice custody slams chief (Cnadian Pres) Cnadian ress - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the citys chief onstable resign for defending the officr involvd. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 uknown
+1006 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aies Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Go. Jame E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the goveror decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 1 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 1 uknown
+1007 xplosions Eco hroughout Najaf NAJAF, Irq - Explosions and unfire rattled through the ity of Najaf as U.S. trops in armored vehicles and taks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collaps of talks - and with them a temporary ceae-fire - intened to en the fighting in this holy ity... 3 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 3 uknown
+1008 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall ote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 uknown
+1009 1994 Law Desined to Preserve Guard Jobs (P) P - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troos called to acive duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniormed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 uknown
+1010 Rtailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuers) Reuter - Apprel retailrs are hoping their\back-to-schol fashions will make the grade among\style-conscous teens and young adults this all, but it could\be a toug sell, with students and parents keeping a tightr\hold on their wallets. 0 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 0 uknown
+1011 Plitics an Afterthought Amd Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 uknown
+1012 Sam suspension his Shu.com shares (T.com) F.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-liste Chinese internt portal, fell more than 0 pe cent on Friday after China' biggest mbile phoe ntwork operatr mposed a one-ear suspension on its multimedia essaging ervices because of cstomers being sent pam. 0 Spam suspension hits Sohu.com shares (FT.com) FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese internet portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest mobile phone network operator imposed a one-year suspension on its multimedia messaging services because of customers being sent spam. 3 0 uknown
+1013 Ersta's Doubl Lifs Angls to in (P) A - Drin Ertad doubed in the go-ahad un in the eight innin, lifing the Anaeim Anges to a -2 victor over the Deroit Tiers on Sunday. The wi plled Aaheim within a percentae pint of Bston and Texa in the A wild-car rae. 2 Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP) AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race. 1 2 uknown
+1014 Venezuelans Flood Pols, Votin Extended CAACAS, Venezula (Reuters) - Veezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall let-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoal authoritie prolonged votin wel into the ight. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 uknown
+1015 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its oerall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 uknown
+1016 China Sas aiwan Sp Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijng on Monday accsed a Chinese-American rrested for sping for Taiwan of building an espionag network in the United States, and said he could go on tial very soon. 2 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 2 uknown
+1017 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. obile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireess and fixd-line busnesses. 1 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 1 uknown
+1018 Suttn Ads aas, Cik to Rder Cp Tam MILWAKEE (Spors Netwok) - U.S. Ryder Cp captan Ha Suttn finalize his tam on Monday when he announced the selection of Jy Haa and Steart Cnk as his captai's piks. 2 Sutton Adds Haas, Cink to Ryder Cup Team MILWAUKEE (Sports Network) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton finalized his team on Monday when he announced the selections of Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as his captain's picks. 1 2 uknown
+1019 Oracl Ovehauls Sales-Side Aps for CRM Sute (NewsFacor) NewsFactor - Orale (Nasda: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in verson 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-comerce pplication. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 uknown
+1020 Indian tate rolls out wireless broadbnd Government in South Indian state of Kerala ets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridg digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 uknown
+1021 Hurriane Survivor Wit for Wter, Ga UNTA ORDA, Fl. - Urbn rescue teas, insurance adjusters and National Guard toops scattered acrss Florida Monday to hel victim of Hurrcane harley and dliver water and other supplies to thousads of peopl let homelss... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 uknown
+1022 Jackson Squares Off With Proecutor SANTA MARIA, alif. - ans of Mihael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pp star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 uknown
+1023 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual asault of 11-year-old girl (Canaian Pess) Canadan ress - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11year-old girl that frightened this suurban Vancouver community last wek. 1 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 1 uknown
+1024 Cina's Red Fla Linx to focus on enterpris Re Fag Software Co., the company behind China' leading Linux lient distributio, lans to ocus more on its serer opeating system and enterpris custmers, the compny's ating presidet said. 2 China's Red Flag Linux to focus on enterprise Red Flag Software Co., the company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, plans to focus more on its server operating system and enterprise customers, the company's acting president said. 3 2 uknown
+1025 On front line of ADS in Russia An industrial ity northwest of Moscow truggles as AIDS hts a broadr poulation. 3 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 3 uknown
+1026 Noel Laureate Decres Stem ell imits (A) P - A Nobl laureate in edicine said Monday the Bush administraton's lmits on fnding for emryonic stm cell research effectivly have topped the clok on Amrican sientists' effots to develop treatmens for a ost of chroni, debilitting iseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 uknown
+1027 Jur Cn ear of Kob Accuse's ex ife (P) P - Prosecutor uffered anther seback Monday in the Kob Bryan sexual assault cae, losing a last-itch attmpt to kep the BA star' lawyrs from tlling juros about the alleged victim' se lfe. 0 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 0 uknown
+1028 North orea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no ate has been se for\working-level tlks on the North orean nuclear risis and gave\no indcation that the meeting has been canceled, Ausralian\Foreign Miniser Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 uknown
+1029 Last American efector in North orea agrees to tell story (AP) AP - The last surviving American defctor to communist North Korea ants to tell his story to put a human face on the Staliist tate which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British fil-makers said. 3 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 3 uknown
+1030 Lie: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 uknown
+1031 Kerr Widens Lead in California, Poll Fnds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic chllenger Jhn Krry\has a commanding lea over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent mong likely votrs, a pll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 uknown
+1032 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as presidet CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their presidet in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the strees. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 uknown
+1033 Kmrt Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmat Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retaier reported a profit for the scond quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 uknown
+1034 Fiscer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former ches champion Bobby Fscher's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+1035 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Grece - Tp American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 uknown
+1036 "Consumers Would Pay n Pone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owd by long-distance companis to regional phone giants but would allow the regional copanies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FON face=""verdana,M Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washinton Post</B></FON>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 uknown
+1037 U.S. Broers Cese-fire in estern Afghaistan KABU (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a ceas-fire between a rnegade Afhan militi leaer and the embatted governor of the wstern proince of Hrat, Washngton's enoy to Kabl said Tuesday. 2 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 2 uknown
+1038 Sneaky Crdit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 uknown
+1039 Inel Delays Lauch of Projecion TV Chip n anothr produc postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projectio TVs by the end of 204 as it had announced earlier this yar. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 uknown
+1040 Kederis proclaims innocence Oympic hampion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IO inquisitos claiming his innocece and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 uknown
+1041 Erisson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, Enland (AP) - Englnd coch Sven-Goan Erikson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scanda that damagd the Fooball Assciation #39;s reputatin. 2 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 2 uknown
+1042 Inured eskey to iss ngland friendly NEWCASTLE, England (A) - Sriker Emle Hskey has plled out of the Egland squd aead of Wdnesday #9;s friedly against Ukrane because of a tight hamtring, the Footbll Assciation sai Tuesday. 2 Injured Heskey to miss England friendly NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - Striker Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday #39;s friendly against Ukraine because of a tight hamstring, the Football Association said Tuesday. 1 2 uknown
+1043 "Staple Proft Up, to Enter Chna Market NEW YOR (Reuters) - Stales Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.invetor.reuters.com/FullQute.aspx?tcker=SPLS.O targe=/tocks/quickinfo/fullquot"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent ump in quarterly rofit, raised its full-year foreast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 uknown
+1044 Cnsumer Prices Down, Idustry utput Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first tme in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs revered, the government said in a rport that sggested a slow rate of interest rate ikes is likely. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 uknown
+1045 Olypic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his ay to his country #39;s first ever individual Olypic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dbai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medllist from the Unied Arab Emirats. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 uknown
+1046 China cracks down on quot;phon sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping opeation against Iternet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+1047 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advce on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 uknown
+1048 M Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Aleander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North orea to Sydney quot; is uncear. The provocaive remar, just days before his arrival yesterdy on his second visit to the Noth orean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 uknown
+1049 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YOK - Stocks rose for a econd straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 uknown
+1050 Gn ync Proposs Nw WLAN Standrd The battle over home entertainmnt netwrking is eating up as a colition prooses et anoter standard for the EEE #3;s consideratio. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 uknown
+1051 Microoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to pevent their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 uknown
+1052 IB ads midrage serve to eSever lineu The new BM Powr5 Server 5 50 aso eatures higher performane and new vitualization capabiliies that alow it to un multipe opeating systems at once on separte prtitions. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 uknown
+1053 iPo Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Soy #16;s NWHD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Batter life is a ot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I undertand it can #146;t play M3 fles, #146; I said. #145;Battery lif is a lo longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 uknown
+1054 Mill Gabs \$1 Portolio; aubman Likely to Lose Contrats Mlls orp. ageed to puchase a 5 percent inerest in ine mals owne by Genera Motor Aset Managment Cor. for just over \$1 illion, ceating a ew jint ventre between the grops. The eal will extend ... 1 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 1 uknown
+1055 Women stumble to siler THENS -- he mistake were so mior. arly Paterson #9;s foo scrapig the lower of the unevn bar. Courtny Kupet #3; tumbing pas that ended here instea of there. Mohin Bharwaj #39;s slght stumble on the bea. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 uknown
+1056 Ntable quotes Tueday at the Ahens Olymics qot;t hut like hell. I could se (horpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tem going crazy -- and that really kept me going. qot; ... 3 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 3 uknown
+1057 AMD Ships Notebook Chis It wasn #39;t the firs to go mall, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Qote, Chart) 64bit 90-nanomeer (nm) chips are expected to make aves in the semiconductor pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 uknown
+1058 UK carges 8 in terrr plot linkd to aert in US ONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged ight error supects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in strikig US buidings that were the fcus of security scres this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 uknown
+1059 IM Seeks o ave CO Claims Dismissed (NwsFactor) NewsFator - IB (NYSE: IB) has -- again -- sught to have the pending leal clais by The SC Grop dismssed. According to a otion it file in a U.S. district ourt, IB argues that SC has no evidence to support its claim that it apropriated cofidential ource cde from Uix ystem V and placd it in inux. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 uknown
+1060 UVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vhicles. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 uknown
+1061 Security scre as intruder dives in A ANADIAN husband #9;s love for his wife has led to a tigtening of security at all Olymic vnues in Athen. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+1062 PI NewsTrack Spors -- The Unite States en #39;s bsketball eam cappd off a big day for the US by fighing off Grece for a vita in, 77-7. quot;Tey plyed with hear, quot; said Coah Larry Brown. quot;Tha #39;s all you can ask. qot; ... 2 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 2 uknown
+1063 eace delegaton leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting cotinues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political confeence #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite uslim hol cty of Njaf apeared to have failed Tuesdy. 1 Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+1064 Georgian presidnt calls for international cnference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leades Tuesday to convene an international conference on the confict in reakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 uknown
+1065 Sheling, shooting resues in breakaway Georgian region (AP) AP - Georgian and South Ossetian orces overnight acused each other of tying to stom the other sde's posiions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian oldiers were rported to be wunded. 1 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 1 uknown
+1066 Youkili, McCrty placed on 15-day isabled list BOSTON -- I was aother busy day on the medical front for the Rd So, as a eries of rostr moves were announced prior to Tuesday nght #39;s gme against the Blue Jys. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 uknown
+1067 Krry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campagn (AP) AP - John Kery, Bb Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 uknown
+1068 US Men ave Right Touc in elay Due Agaist Australi THEN, Au. 17 - o Michel Phlps is not going to match the even gol meals won by ark Sitz. And it is too ealy to tell if he will match leksandr Diyatin, the oviet gmnast who won eigt total meals in 180. But those were not the ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 uknown
+1069 Schrder dopts Russian orhan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 uknown
+1070 United Arab Emirats trap shooter secures naton #39;s first Olympc gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympi mdal for the United Arab Emirats when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double rap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+1071 Saron order 1,000 homes in Wet Bnk srael anounced plan for 1,000 hoses in the Wst Bak esterday, acceleratin the expansion of the settlements. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 uknown
+1072 So. Ca Plaer Investigated in Sex ssault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranke Suthern Calfornia ootball tem is under invesigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 3 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 3 uknown
+1073 ush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bus, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 uknown
+1074 China Sighs in Relief as ao Sores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sih of relief after the skills of its basketall giant Ya Ming dwarfe New Zealand to sweep his tea nearer to their goal of reaching the Athns lympics semi-inals. 2 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 2 uknown
+1075 sraelis OK nw omes in Wes Bank A leaked Israli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settlr homs in the West ank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scramblin for a response in the sensitve period before November #39;s presidential election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 uknown
+1076 Briain acuses 8 of terror plot LONON - ritish police charged ight terrorst suspects yeterday with conspiring to commit murder and se radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosves to cause quot;fear or injury. qot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 uknown
+1077 Isral kils 5 in strke at Hmas activst Islmic goup #39;s ared ing, the Iz e-Deen al-Qasam Brigdes. Doctos sai he suffere leg wouns. 3 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 3 uknown
+1078 Zambrao Out arly; So Are Mts ENER, Aug. 1 - ictor Zabrano came to the Mts with radical movement on his piches, fixable flas in his deliver and a curous sore spot ligering around his right elow. 0 Zambrano Out Early; So Are Mets ENVER, Aug. 17 - Victor Zambrano came to the Mets with radical movement on his pitches, fixable flaws in his delivery and a curious sore spot lingering around his right elbow. 1 0 uknown
+1079 Geek printers arrive at IO hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Cosas Keteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hote for an Iternational Olympic Cmmittee (IOC) hearing into their mssed doped tests, a aga that has shamed and angered the Olympi host ... 3 Greek sprinters arrive at IOC hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hotel for an International Olympic Committee (IOC) hearing into their missed doped tests, a saga that has shamed and angered the Olympic host ... 1 3 uknown
+1080 Fresh Fihting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasfire Deal Renewed clahes in South Ossetia, which reulted in death of two Georgian sldiers, eruptd late on August 17, sevral hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian oficials agreed on ceaefire. A a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 3 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 3 uknown
+1081 oogle Lowers Its IPO Price Rage SN JOSE, alif. - I a sign that Google In.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 pr share... 2 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share... 0 2 uknown
+1082 Fture Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 uknown
+1083 il Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prics surged to a new high of \$47 a barre on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 uknown
+1084 srael Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hama Man GAZ (Reuters) - A senior Hams leaer urvived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaa Stip Wednesday but at leas fie other Palestinins were killed in the explosio that tore through his home. 1 Israel Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hamas Man GAZA (Reuters) - A senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaza Strip Wednesday but at least five other Palestinians were killed in the explosion that tore through his home. 0 1 uknown
+1085 Gians in 6th traight, but Scmidt is injure AN FRACISCO -- Wth the irst doubleeader at SBC Park set to g off, toda already stod to be a ong workdy for the Giant. It will ome on the heel of an even longr niht. 2 Giants win 6th straight, but Schmidt is injured SAN FRANCISCO -- With the first doubleheader at SBC Park set to go off, today already stood to be a long workday for the Giants. It will come on the heels of an even longer night. 1 2 uknown
+1086 EC may put end to qud pro quo (USATODY.com) USATODY.com - The Secrities and Exchage Commission is expeted to vote Wednesday to pohibit mutal fund companies from funnelig stock trade to brokrage firms that aree to promote their funds to investors. 0 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 0 uknown
+1087 Fears for T N pensioPn after talks Uniobns representing workerOs at Turtner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 uknown
+1088 Kiy. Company Wins Grant to SHtudy Peptides (AeP) aAP - A compiany founded by a cLhemistry researcher at the UnNiversity of LouisviTlle won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptOides, which are shoMrt chnains of amino acKids, the buildinOg blockes of proteizns. 0 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 0 uknown
+1089 Prediction Unit HelLps Forecast Wildfirves (AP) VAP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 0 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 0 uknown
+1090 Cpalif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AnP) YAP - SoCuthern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+1091 "Open LetGter Against British nCopyright Indoctrination in Schools The BriEtish Deqpartment for Education and Skills (DfEmS) recently launched a ""Music Manifescto"" champaign, with the osrtensible intentiorn of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teagmed up with the musiQc industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparentHly negotiated their end wCell, so that children in our schools will now be indocTtrinated about the illegallity of downloadXing music.The ignoraOnce and audacitOy of this gIot to me a littsle, so I wrote an opien letqter to the DfuES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantLic, as I supIpose you have to be when wBriting to goverGment reZpresentatives. But I hoUpe you fivnd it uXseful, and prerhaps feel inspirQed to do somethSing simmilar, if or when the same thikng has haHppened in your jarea." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 uknown
+1092 FOLAFKey: FOyAF, BPGP, Key Distreibution, and Bloom FilBters \\FOARF/LOAF and blooIm filters have a loFt of inteFresting properties for social\network and whitvelist distriabution.\\I thpink we can ego Lone level highIer though and incXlude GCPG/COpenPGP key\fingerprOing distributidon in the FOzAF file for simplje wueb-of-trust Nbased key\distributiovn.\\Whaot if we used FOKAF and included the PGJP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\Tchis mcould mean a lEot. MYou inWclude the MPGP key fingerpFrints wVithin the FOdAF\filie of your dirHect frienuds and then incylude a bloZom filteir of the pPGP key\fingerprTints of your entiCre whitelbist (the Ksource FODAF ifile woulDd of bcourse njeed\to be encryprted ).\\YouNr whiteliWst woulXd be populatKed from the sociyal networyk as your clienLt\disccovered knew identift ...\\ 1 FOAFKey: FOAF, PGP, Key Distribution, and Bloom Filters \\FOAF/LOAF and bloom filters have a lot of interesting properties for social\network and whitelist distribution.\\I think we can go one level higher though and include GPG/OpenPGP key\fingerpring distribution in the FOAF file for simple web-of-trust based key\distribution.\\What if we used FOAF and included the PGP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\This could mean a lot. You include the PGP key fingerprints within the FOAF\file of your direct friends and then include a bloom filter of the PGP key\fingerprints of your entire whitelist (the source FOAF file would of course need\to be encrypted ).\\Your whitelist would be populated from the social network as your client\discovered new identit ...\\ 3 1 uknown
+1093 "E-mail scam targets poJlice chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phifshing"" after its frLaud squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 uknown
+1094 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two lyears, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 uknown
+1095 Group to Propbose New High-Spceed nWireless FoErmat aLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A gjroup of technology companies incqluding Texas Instruments aInc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and BVroadcom Corp. <SBRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will proposJe a nsew wirelYess nxetworking standard up to 10 etimes the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+1096 Apple Launches GraphicDs SoYftware, Video Buzndle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer YInc.<AAPgL.O&rgt; on Tuesday begaln shivpping a unew program designed to Hlet usders creatBe real-time motion graphSics and unveileZd a discounct video-editing software bundloe featuring its flWagship FiUnal CBut Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 uknown
+1097 Dutch Retailer Beats LApple to Local tDownload Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch musxic retail chain, sbeat Applje Computer Inc. to markett on Tuesday with the launch of a nQew Qdownload service in EurCope's latest battleground for digital song services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 uknown
+1098 zSuper Hant colozny hits Australia A igiant 100Nkm colony of anZts which has been discovtered in MelboNurne, Australia, could threateNn local Binsect spelcies. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 uknown
+1099 "Socialites unite dolZphin groupks Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rSely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, sBcientists claim." 2 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3 2 uknown
+1100 Swcientists Dviscover WGanymede has a Lumspy JInterior PJet PrDopulsion Laib -- Scientismts have discoveUred irregulxar lumpLs Tbeneath the ikcy siurface of Jupiter's flargest moon, Ganyymede. Theese irreguKlar masses maHy be Urock formYations, supporthed by Ganyrmede's icy shelCl for bilKlions of yRears... 1 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years... 3 1 uknown
+1101 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did lAife begin? One evidEential clue stgems from the fIossil records in Wlestern AKustralia, although whethger these llayered sediyments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. oOxford researcher, Niconla McLoughlin, descriwbes some of the issues in coWntention. 2 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 2 uknown
+1102 Storaghe, servers bruise sHP earVnings update Earnings per share rise compaVred with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+1103 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount siBnce 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+1104 Sun's LoUoking Glass Providyes 3CD ViePw DevAelopers get early ecode for onew hoperating system 'skinn' stDill being creafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 uknown
+1105 ImBM Cfhips kMay Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help ideRntify and repair faults. 2 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 2 uknown
+1106 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab iBy MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+1107 Shoppajch doesn't appJear ready to hizt the nezxt blevel Witth the weeqks dwindKling until JasXon Varhitek enteYrs fkree agency, the Rsed BSox coAntinue to carefulYly monIitor KelYly Shoppaoch , their catTcher of the futurWe, in his climfb toward the mamjors. The VSox elike most of what they have sPeen at Triple A PaOwtucket from ShoPppach, though it remaiLns highly uncNertain wvhether he can Wmake the adpjustments at the Rplate ... 2 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 2 uknown
+1108 MighUty xOrtiz makes surTe uSox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'yAngelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Soyx' Fdamily Day at Fenwpay Park yesterday mmorning, but he had to sleep in. After all, OJrtiz had a son at homHe, and he ... 2 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 2 uknown
+1109 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Rickmy Bryanxt, Chas GeBssner, Michael Jennings, and FDavid Patten did nothing Friday Enight to mDake Bill BelichicWk's dJecision on what to do with his recPeivers any easier. 2 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier. 1 2 uknown
+1110 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (wCanadian Presbs) SCanadian XPress - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 uknown
+1111 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, AideBs Say (AP) AP - The man who Hclaims GUov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the gbovernor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 1 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 1 uknown
+1112 ExOplosions Ecnho Throughout Najaf NGAJAF, Irpaq - Explosionss and gunfirwe rattled through the chity of Nzajaf as U.S. btroops in armorWed vehicnles and tXanks rolled Nback into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collxapse of talks - and with them a temUporary cehase-fire - intenTded to enCd the fieghting in this holQy ceity... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 uknown
+1113 "Frail PoEpe CelebraWtes Masds at Luourdes LOURDEUS, FRrance - A fraiAl Pohpe John Paul IUI, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrwated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrimds, many in wheelchairhs, at a shrine to the Vjirgin Marry that is associated with miraculouJs cuPres. xAt one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while sMtruggling through his hpomily in QFrench..." 1 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0 1 uknown
+1114 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil markbet. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 uknown
+1115 1994 LXaw Designed to Preserve DGuard Jobs (SAP) GAP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troPops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Unifosrmed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 3 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 3 uknown
+1116 AAfghan VArmy DispatLched to VCalm VioleCnce KABKUL, AfghanistXan - GoverYnment trogops intervWened in Afghanistan's lXatest outbreXak of dgeadly fightsing between warlordns, flyxing from the capital to the faRr wesjt on U.S. and NATXO airplanes to retgake an air base conmtested in the violentce, officiabls said Sunday... 1 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0 1 uknown
+1117 Johndson Helps D-BackGs End Nine-GaWme Slide (BAP) AsP - Ranfdy Johnsoan took a four-hUitter into the nintFh iAnning to Ghelp the AriUzona DiamonEdbacks Uend a nine-game losing stEreak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the qNew YorOk Mets 2-0. 0 Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP) AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0. 1 0 uknown
+1118 ReKtailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - ApparCel rextailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade amKong\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 3 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 3 uknown
+1119 Politqics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal cikty would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the hscenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 uknown
+1120 Enrstad's Dmouble lLifts Angels to Wimn (HAP) AdP - Dazrin Efrstad doublBed in the gRo-ahead rJun in the eieghth iynning, liftiLng the Anahesim AngeRls to a 3-k2 victCory over the WDetroit TigeQrs on Sunday. The Lwin pulled Awnaheim wiFthin a perceJntage Apoint of BostXon and dTexas in the iAL wildG-card Wrace. 0 Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP) AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race. 1 0 uknown
+1121 Drew QOut of Bxraves' LineLup After InJjury (AoP) AQP - OutfiTelder J.D. Dmrew misseZd the DAtlanta BraNves' game against the St. Loeuis CardAinals on Sunday nighwt with a osore Zright quadgriceps. 0 Drew Out of Braves' Lineup After Injury (AP) AP - Outfielder J.D. Drew missed the Atlanta Braves' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night with a sore right quadriceps. 1 0 uknown
+1122 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoCral authoritites prolonged votiKng wGell into the nRight. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 uknown
+1123 DeXll Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 uknown
+1124 China Says Taiwan SpRy Alsvo Operated in U.S. - Mwedia BEIJING (Reuters) - BeijMing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spfying for TaiEwan of buiClding an espionPage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 2 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 2 uknown
+1125 AnothEer qMajor Non-FacQtor Anotgher maEjor, another disaDppointment for TigBer WoRods, the xNo. 1 rankeSd plaCyer in the worUld who has not won a mCajor chxampionship since his rtriumph at the 2j002 U.S. Opwen. 3 Another Major Non-Factor Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S. Open. 1 3 uknown
+1126 UGS fhighter suquadron to be depaloyed in SouAth Koreka next month (AFP) AFP - A squadrxon of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Koreua lnext month for teimporary degployment Paimed at enhancing US firepoUwer on the Korean pveninsula, US oauthorities said. 1 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 1 uknown
+1127 Johnsoqn Back to HKis Bkest as D-Backs YEnd Streak NLEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafndy Johnson strucSk out 1p4 bNatters in 8 1/3 iSnnings to help the gArizona Diamiondbacks end a ncine-game lwosing stwreak with a 2-z0 wgin over the jhost Nsew York Mwets in the tNational Lceague Sunday. 2 Johnson Back to His Best as D-Backs End Streak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in 8 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the host New York Mets in the National League Sunday. 1 2 uknown
+1128 ResHtive MaldiveRs epases curfPew after rounding up diFssidents (AFP) AFP - A cxurfew in the Gcapital of the MaldiveTs was easeHd but paraliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emerugency rule rcontinued folQlowing last week'Gs reiots, Eofficials and residetnts said. 3 Restive Maldives eases curfew after rounding up dissidents (AFP) AFP - A curfew in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's riots, officials and residents said. 0 3 uknown
+1129 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. Qmobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wirelezss and fixed-linJe businesses. 0 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 0 uknown
+1130 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONrDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the woreld's largest economy. 0 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 0 uknown
+1131 India's Tata eoxpands regZional footprint via NatSteel buyout (cAFP) AaFP - Iendia's Tata IroDn and Steel Company Ltd. toYok a sctrategic Dstep to expand its Asian feootprint with the announcemeSnt it will buy the Asia-PacifiIc Xsteel operatXions of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 3 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 3 uknown
+1132 lTreasuries fSlip as StocZks QRally NfEW YsORK (Reuters) - U.S. TreasSury debft priceks slipGped on Moznday, uthough Ttraders characterizled the mofve as prmofit-taking rathTer than any fundaNmental crhange in sentimYent. 1 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 1 uknown
+1133 Haajs and Cinvk SelectLed for Royder Cukp Tegam Jaqy HaaCs joinKed Stewxart CLink as the Xtwo captaiZn's pLicks for a U.S. teUam that will tUry to reGgain the cujp from Eurtope nYext smonth. 2 Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month. 1 2 uknown
+1134 Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (EAP) PAP - AFmerican Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88. 0 Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (AP) AP - American Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88. 1 0 uknown
+1135 Oracle OverhauAls SaleRs-Side AXpps for CRxM Sluite (NewsFaJctor) ENewsFactor - fOracle (Njasdaq: OrRCL) has revamped its ksales-side CRM applications in version 1b1i.10 of its sSales, maOrketing, partner relationshRip management and e-cxommerce aDpplication. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 uknown
+1136 Indian staote rolls out wireless broadbaJnd Government in South Indian state of Kerala seGts up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridkge digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 uknown
+1137 HMurricane Survivors WCait for Water, Gas PUNTRA GORDA, Flsa. - UrbaIn rescue Qteams, insurance adjusters and National Guard trloops scattered acroszs Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousaKnds of people leSft homelenss... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 uknown
+1138 JacksXon SquarHes Onff CWith Prosecutor SRANTA MARoIA, BCalif. - QFans of Mivchael JackVson erupted in cheers Monday as the pPop stacr emerged from a double-decker teour bus and went into couyrt for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for yearCs on chilFd molestatiUon charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 uknown
+1139 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-olHd girl (CYanadian Presms) Canadian PYress - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 uknown
+1140 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn MoonLs (AoP) IAP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied twGo new little moolns around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 0 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP) AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 3 0 uknown
+1141 xOn fronCt linOe of AIDAS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a bwroader population. 3 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 3 uknown
+1142 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell aLimits (YAP) AiP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Mondray the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American wscientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 uknown
+1143 Jury Can Hear of Kobfe Accusery's Sex Life (SAP) LAP - Prosecutors sufferred another setback Monday in the BKobe GBryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to ketep the JNBA sPtar's lawyers from ctelling jursors about the allegefd vzictim's seAx lDife. 3 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 3 uknown
+1144 Nortxh KoCrea TUalks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level tHalks on the North KoreZan nuclear Qcrisis and gave\no indicaation that the meeting has been cancEeled, Australian\Foreign MinisteBr Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 uknown
+1145 GriffGin to Anchor D-Line TWhe Rjedskins expect huge thinMgs from S300-pound Cornelizus GriffUin, who was signIed to aVid the teCam's wieakest unit - the defensiFve line. 3 Griffin to Anchor D-Line The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line. 1 3 uknown
+1146 Last American Xdefector in North KoreNa agreels to tell sJtory (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defecqtor to communIist North KorSea wPants to tell his story to put a human foace on the Stalyinist zstate which he believes is unfaOirly Uvilified abroaEd, HBritish gfilm-makers said. 3 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 3 uknown
+1147 Lixve: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 uknown
+1148 Kxerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic chaltlenger JGohn DKerry\has a commalnding lead over President Busch in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely votfers, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 uknown
+1149 Dollar Neasr RecFent LowVs, Awaits EZEW/CPtI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady nlear this weekM's foujr-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investoers zawaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consuLmer inflation numbers to lshed light on the direcution. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 uknown
+1150 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president gCARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the strDeets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 uknown
+1151 HKmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) ASP - Shares of Kmtart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retabiler reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 uknown
+1152 Fischerx's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former cAhess champion Bobby FisCcher's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+1153 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, GrZeece - Tolp American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 uknown
+1154 "Consumers nWould Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollmars in fees iowed by long-disvtance cDompanies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companiwes to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumGers. <FONsT faace=""verdana,HMS Sans Seraif,aCrial,helvetlica"" siDze=""-2""\ color=""#666666"">&lJt;B>-ThYe WashingPton SPost</B></FVONT>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 uknown
+1155 Sneaky Cpredit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 uknown
+1156 Intel Delays Launch of Prlojection TCV ChiLp In another prorduct postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a ychip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlieRr this yuear. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 uknown
+1157 Kederis proclaims innocence OlympiVc Nchampion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with YIOC inquisitors claiming his ipnnocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion cojmes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 uknown
+1158 "rStaples ProOfit PUp, to Enter China Market NEW YkORK (Reuters) - StaYples InAc. <A HRsEF=""http://www.inVvestor.reudters.com/FullQIuote.aspSx?tQicker=SPLS.O targeOt=/sOtocks/quickinfo/fullquorte"">SPULS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jupmp in quarterly profint, ruaised its full-yezar forGecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese mXarket, sZending its shcares higher." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 uknown
+1159 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Nbajaf AGHDAD, Iruaq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but Fstill intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite wcleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 1 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 1 uknown
+1160 Consiumer Prices Down, iIndustry OOutput Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first Ctime in eiglht months as a sharp run up in epnergy costs reversed, the government said in a report that sYuggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 uknown
+1161 Olnympic history for InIdia, UAFE Aqn Indian army major shoUt his way to his country #39;s first ever individual OlymOpic silver medqal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Ddubai #3U9;s ruling Ufamily became the first ever meudallist from the UniteMd Arab Emiravtes. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 uknown
+1162 Hofme Depdot LikZes Hixgh BOil aRising fuesl Wprices, a bugbeaMr for most of the retail usector, are helpinwg cHome Decpot (HD:NhYSE - inews - reseqarch), the remoRdeling giaGnt that reporFted a nsurge in sezcond-quarter earnMings TuesdEay and guidied the wrest of the Zyear Vhigher. 3 Home Depot Likes High Oil Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. 2 3 uknown
+1163 China cracks down on iquot;phoVne sex quot; services BEPIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuaneet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweepbing operation against Incternet pornography, Minister of Information Indzustry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+1164 oSurviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 uknown
+1165 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from Nodrth Koprea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The Gprovocative remark, just dVays before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the Norteh Korean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 uknown
+1166 EdwarJds Banned from Geames - Source ABTHENS (Reuters) - World E100 meyters chGampion Torri EdYwards will mpiss the XAthens OlyXmpics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a sSource told Reuters. 0 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 0 uknown
+1167 Stocks QClimb on Drop in Consumer PricSes NEW YORzK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices faklling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 uknown
+1168 TGn Shync Propioses New WLAN Standard The baYttle over home entertainment netwborking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the zIEEE #3Z9;s consideration. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 uknown
+1169 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quitBe so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have Tdemanded the abKility to prevenIt their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 uknown
+1170 Buckeyes have lots to hreplace but are brimming with optiminsm XThere are remarkable similarities between the 20u04 Ohio StaWte BuckeyeIs and those that won the national champioOnship just two years ago. 3 Buckeyes have lots to replace but are brimming with optimism There are remarkable similarities between the 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes and those that won the national championship just two years ago. 1 3 uknown
+1171 aIBM addzs midrange sberver to eServer linewup Tche new IEBM Power5 eServer iS5 550 also features highSer pemrformance and new virtualization capabDilities that alDlow it to mrun multipRle opejrating systems at once on Wseparate lpartitions. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 uknown
+1172 iPsod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Soxny #146;s HNW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;Hogw #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;BZattery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The wLCD readoYut is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;sBattery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MPk3 fBiles, #146; I said. #145;Battery lifOe is a lyot lMonger, #146; he said. #148; Aug 1b7 1 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 1 uknown
+1173 Meills Grabs \$1fB Poqrtfolio; TaAubman Liksely to Lose nContracts Miylls CorYp. ajgreed to Upurchase a 5b0 percent iknterest in bnine mUalls ownKed by General MotorYs AssRet Managemenlt CorFp. for just over \$1 Mbillion, creatUing a nTew joiZnt rventure between the grouRps. The deal will extend ... 1 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 1 uknown
+1174 Women stumble to sailver ATHDENS -- The mistakes were so nminor. Cairly Pattersoxn #39;s foot spcraping the lower of the unIeven babrs. CourOtney Kupets #3q9; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. MohYini BhaIrdwaj #39;s szlight stumble on the becam. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 uknown
+1175 YNotable quotes Tuesday at the bAthens ZOlympics quot;It huret like hell. I could see (Thoprpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tgeam going crazy -- and that really kept me gouing. quot; ... 2 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 2 uknown
+1176 AMD Ships Npotebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the sbiggest producer, but AMD #39;s (wQuote, Chart) 64-Vbit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waZves in the semiconductor pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 uknown
+1177 UK charges 8 in terror hplot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of szecurity scares this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 uknown
+1178 oSUVs: Live And Let Die NEW EYORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality dUata have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicEles. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 uknown
+1179 Security slcare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has lled to a tighteEning of security at all DOlympic venuhes in AtMhens. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+1180 Teuam USEA barelky wiins, but struggloes not all playvers #39; fault Nfow that evnerybody in and ariound USA Basketbrall has breathed a hduge sigSh of reFlief, lxet #39;s not get carried away. 3 Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. 1 3 uknown
+1181 UPI NewjsTrack Spmorts -- The United States mVen #39;s baesketball tqeam cappOed off a jbig day for the USDA by fMighting off GrUeece for a vitAal wZin, 77-s71. quot;Theiy tplayed with heart, quot; vsaid CoacRh Larry Brown. quPot;IThat #39;s all you can ask. qnuot; ... 2 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 2 uknown
+1182 Georgian president calls for inbternational cXonference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conIflict in brkeakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of guWnfire threaten to sxpark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 uknown
+1183 Shealling, shooting resumes in Jbreakaway Georgian ryegion (APFP) APFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forNces iovernight accusJed each other of trying to stJorm the other side's posaitions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four GeorgiaAn solddiers were reported to be wounQded. 1 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 1 uknown
+1184 Youkilxis, MQcCarty placed on 15-day disbabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Rqed gSox, as a series of roCster movIes were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s gVame against the Blue Jbays. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 uknown
+1185 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaivgn (AP) AP - Joxhn Kerry, sBob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 uknown
+1186 Former jFlorida Sgwimming Coacrh HDies at j83 (AP) AOP - William H. Harlxan, the retiIred Univedrsity of Florida swimpming coacwh who lhed the Gatwors to eizght conferwence Ntitles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 8G3. 3 Former Florida Swimming Coach Dies at 83 (AP) AP - William H. Harlan, the retired University of Florida swimming coach who led the Gators to eight conference titles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 83. 1 3 uknown
+1187 eears for T N penXion after talks Nnions representing Sorkers at TurneO NXwall say they are 'disappointeD' after talks with rtricken parent firm Federml Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 uknown
+1188 Kg. ComKany Wins Grant to Stuey Peptides (Aq) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the UnivRrsity of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptioes, which are sbort chains of amino acids, the buildinq blocks of proteinv. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 uknown
+1189 Prediction Unit Helps Forecyst WildTires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his Khift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roYr. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 uknown
+1190 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-celated SmUg (AP) KP - Squthern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissiAns of the boviUe variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 uknown
+1191 "Open LeSter Against British Copyright indoctrination in Schools The British Fepartment for Education and SkilIs (DfkS) recently launChed a ""Music Manifesto"" campaigG, with the ostensmble intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music indusary (EMI, and variouw artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparentlr negotiated their end wKll, so that children in our schools will now be indoctranated about the illeDality of Gownloading musBc.The ignorBnce and audaciiy of this gVt to me a litSle, so I wrote an opDn Fetter to the DPES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantik, as I suppoRe you have to be when wriHing to govermedt representrtives. But I hXpe you find it useful, and oerhaps feel inspYred to do sJmething similar, if or when the same thQng has haEpened in your mrea." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 uknown
+1192 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishinl"" after its frand squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 uknown
+1193 Card frauH unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two ylars, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 0 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 0 uknown
+1194 Group to ProIose New High-Speer Wirelesd FormPt LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology conpanies iVcluding Texas Instruments Inc. <TVN.N&gU;, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcqm Corp. <BRCF.O>, on Thursday said they will proposg a new wireleds networkinJ standard up to 10 times the speeM of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 uknown
+1195 Apple Launches Graphiss Software, Vidto BundlC LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computen qnc.&lS;AAPA.O> on Tuesday begpn shipping a new program designed to aet users create real-tire motiov grapIics and unveiles a discount videoEediting software bunDle featuring its flCgship Binal Qut Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 uknown
+1196 Dutch Retailer BeaDs Apale to Local Dowkload Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Repord Shop, a Dutch musuc retail chain, beat Appye Computer Inc. to mabket on Tuesdaj with the lpunch of a new vownload service in Europe's latest Aattleground for digital sOng services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 uknown
+1197 Supyr anQ Kolony hits Australia A giant 100km colGny of antU which has been discoMered in MelEourne, Australia, could threaten qocal inHect sTecies. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 uknown
+1198 "Socialines unite dolphil gJoups Tolphin Yroups, or ""fods"", relG on socialites to keep them from colfapsing, scieQtists claim." 0 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3 0 uknown
+1199 Rocking the CradQe of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossgl recoqds in Westorn AuUtralia, alihough whether these layMred sedimints are biologicaB or chemical has spawned a spirited debabe. Oxforo researcher, NQcola McLoughlin, descrrbes some of the issues in contendion. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 uknown
+1200 Storage, servers bruise HX earningY update Earnings Her sharS rise cqmpared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectatibns by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 uknown
+1201 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plaxs to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 uknown
+1202 SuH's yooking Glass ProviYes 3P View Developers get early sode for new operating sysLem 'skiR' still being crafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 uknown
+1203 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab Bk MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) representeZ an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 uknown
+1204 ToFgher rules won't soflen Law'l gaHe qOXBOROUGH -- tooking at his ridicuLously devtloped uppZr bodp, with huge bicepY and hardZy an ounce of fat, it's easT to see why ry LKw, arguybly the best cornerbaqk in football, choZses phyzical pCay over fBnesse. That's not to imcly that he's lacPing a finesue compoFent, because he can shuX down his ride of the zield much as oeion tanders ... 0 Tougher rules won't soften Law's game FOXBOROUGH -- Looking at his ridiculously developed upper body, with huge biceps and hardly an ounce of fat, it's easy to see why Ty Law, arguably the best cornerback in football, chooses physical play over finesse. That's not to imply that he's lacking a finesse component, because he can shut down his side of the field much as Deion Sanders ... 1 0 uknown
+1205 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the Zeeks dwindling until Jasrn Varitek eiters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully ionitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 uknown
+1206 MigHty OUtiz takes Mure SoU can Pest easy Just imagine what Daviw Ortit could do on a geod nighW's resO. OrOiz spent the nigat before lKst with his bDby boy, DyAngelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attendOng the ced SoS' Family Day at FenTay Park yesterway mornPng, but he had to sleeD in. After all, Hrtiz had a sun at hXme, and he ... 0 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 0 uknown
+1207 They've caught his eye In quot;helpifg themselves, quot; Ricky Brcant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing FriMay nighR to mane Biwl Belichiek's decision on what to do with his recekvers any easier. 0 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier. 1 0 uknown
+1208 Sister of lan who diet in Vancouver police custody slams chief (CanaBian Presd) CanadiaD PrNss - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 uknown
+1209 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) eP - The mwn who claims Gof. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the gBvernor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affaib, sources told The Associated Press. 2 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 2 uknown
+1210 ExplosioBs Jcho Throughout Najaw NAJAW, Irad - Explosibns and gutfire rattZed through the cIty of Najaf as U.S. troops in arrored vehicles and tonks rolled back into the stmeets here Sunday, a day after the cHllapse of tXlks - and with them a tSmporary cease-fore - inYended to end the fightipg in this hLly ciQy... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 uknown
+1211 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oAl market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 uknown
+1212 1994 Uaw Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (Aq) EP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve Groops called to active duty. Here are major proyisions of the UniformCd Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 uknown
+1213 AfghXn Arma DispatcOed to Cklm VioWence iABUL, Afghamistan - GoveLnment troopR interveaed in AfghanistanMs latHst ouibreak of Readly fighting between warlordm, plying from the clpital to the faD wesl on U.S. and NATe airplBnes to retake an air blse contesQed in the violXnce, officialF said Sunday... 1 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0 1 uknown
+1214 Johnsoc Helps E-Backs End Nine-Game ilide (AP) An - Rcndy Johnson took a four-hitter into the nTnth inning to help the AriUona DiamondbJcks end a nine-game losing utreak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New gork Mets 2U0. 3 Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP) AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0. 1 3 uknown
+1215 Retaflers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - AppKrel retailels are hopisg their\back-to-school fashions will make the gYade among\style-conscious teets and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough yell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 0 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 0 uknown
+1216 Polltics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President push's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 uknown
+1217 Venezuelans Flood PIlls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelxns votQd in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wQng President Hugo Chavez and electoral ajthorities prolonged votHng well into the night. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 uknown
+1218 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the worldys largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 uknown
+1219 China Says Taiwan SpV Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accuseN a Chinese-Americmn Mrrested for spyRng for Taiwnn of building an eGpionage network in the United States, and said he could ao on tYial very soon. 3 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 3 uknown
+1220 UA fighter sqLadron to be deplhyed in South KDrea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South KoreE next month for Lemporary deplYyment aimed at enhancino US fvrepower on the KorJan peninsuVa, NS authorities said. 1 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 1 uknown
+1221 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobilY giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wirelGss and fiBed-line businesses. 0 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 0 uknown
+1222 Dollar Briefly rits 4-Wk Low Vc Eure LONDOl (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week lrw against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-takrng, but sDeep oJl prices and weak U.S. Qata continued to fan worries about the heaZth of the worEd's largest economy. 0 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 0 uknown
+1223 IndiE's Tata expands regOonal footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's TatK IZon and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian fooGprint with the annobncement it will buy the Asia-PHcific Iteel operations of Singapore's NatSteel ntd. 3 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 3 uknown
+1224 Treasurivs SlSp as ptocks xally NED YrRK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasurx debd pricls slipped on Mhnday, though traQers characrerized the yove as profit-taking rathur than any fuzdamental change in shntiment. 1 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 1 uknown
+1225 OraclJ Overhauns Sales-Side AEps for CRM Stite (NewsFacfor) NewWFactor - Orayle (Nasdaq: ORaL) has retamped its sales-side CRM applYcations in versUon 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commehce application. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 uknown
+1226 "Ud launches 210-million-dollar appexl for flcod-hit Bxngladesh (AFP) AFP - TQe Unixed Nxtions launcheu an appxal here for 210 million dollars to holp flooJ victVms facing ""grave"" foon shWrtages after two-thirds of BangDadesh was submerged, destKoying croAs and Tilling more than w00 peoKle." 3 "UN launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit Bangladesh (AFP) AFP - The United Nations launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ""grave"" food shortages after two-thirds of Bangladesh was submerged, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 0 3 uknown
+1227 Insian sPate rolls out wireless broadLand Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridgq digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 uknown
+1228 Hurricjne Vurvivors WCit for Zater, uas zUNTA GOoDA, Flf. - URban rescuU tFams, insurance adjuUters and National Guard trooQs scattered across Florida Monday to welp victSms of HurriVane mharley and deliver water and other supplies to thousonds of pUople lent uomeless... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 uknown
+1229 Jbckson Cquares lff WiAh ProseRutor SkNTA MtRIA, Calif. - Fqns of Michael Jackxon eruptCd in chmers Monday as the Aop star emerged from a double-decker touf bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursJed him for yearO on child molestation charges... 2 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 2 uknown
+1230 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canodian Press) Canadpan Zress - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 uknown
+1231 CIssini Spies Twk LittVe Saiurn MoonZ (AP) AP - NOSA's Cassini spacecraft has Epied twa new little moins around satelliteprich Satjrn, the sprce agenCy said Monday. 0 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP) AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 3 0 uknown
+1232 Xn froXt line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AoDS hits a broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 uknown
+1233 qobel LaKreate Decries Stem Cell Limits (KP) AK - A Nobel laureate in uedicine said Monday the BuGh administration's lNmits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectivPly have stopped the clock on American scienthsts' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 uknown
+1234 JZry Wan HeXr of Koue Accuser'N Sex Life (hP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the KobL BryanH sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the FBA styr's lawyrrs from relling jQrors about the alleged victim's seG line. 3 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 3 uknown
+1235 Nsrth KorGa TZlks Still On, ChinR Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has saiR no date has been set for\workiUg-level talks on the North Rorean nuclear criHis and gavQ\no indtcation that the meeting has been canceled, Ausjralian\Foreign MinistBr Almxander Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 uknown
+1236 Mive: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 uknown
+1237 Kerrq Widens Lead in California, PTll Iinds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic chalyenger John KIrry\has a commmnding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely vbters, a pocl released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 uknown
+1238 Doltar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The Qollar helJ steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 uknown
+1239 Venezuela vHte keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugj Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streeBs. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 uknown
+1240 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of KUart Holding CJrp. surgRd 17 percent Mondaf after the discount reAailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampjrt is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus caph. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 uknown
+1241 FiscZer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former cheZs champion Bobby Fischec's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 uknown
+1242 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENk, GrFece - Tox American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 uknown
+1243 "Consumers Would Pay In nhone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distanci companies to regional phone giants but wBuld allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising mVnthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FOyT face=""verdana,MS Cans Serif,ariLl,helvetica"" siBe=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Wlshington Post</B></FONG>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 uknown
+1244 U.S. mrokers CeEse-fire in Sestern AfghanistaR KJBUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokerOd a crase-fire between a renBgade AfDhan mioitia laader and the embjttled governor of the wXstern proviace of Hecat, Washington'G egvoy to Qabul said Tuesday. 2 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 2 uknown
+1245 Sneaky Crtdit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 uknown
+1246 entel Delays LaunQh of Projectiog nV Chip In another producV postponemenl, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projecwion TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlieo this yetr. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 uknown
+1247 FunQ pessmmism grows VEW YqRK (CNN/Money) - Money managArs are growing more pessimiPtic about the ecoTomy, corporate profits and RS stock market retufns, according to a monthly surved by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. 3 Fund pessimism grows NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Money managers are growing more pessimistic about the economy, corporate profits and US stock market returns, according to a monthly survey by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. 2 3 uknown
+1248 Kederis proclaims innocence Glympic thampion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with uOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 uknown
+1249 Eriksyon doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England cooch Sven-GoMan Erikason raid Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the afterOath of a scandal that damagmd the Foolball Assxciation #39;s reputation. 2 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 2 uknown
+1250 Delegatijn Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGmDAD, Iraq, Aeg. 17 A delegjtion of Iraqms was delayed for security reasons today but stilf intended to visiC Najat to tqy to conviace a rebePlious ShTite clerFc and his militit to evacxate a sTrine in the hoBy city and end ... 1 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 1 uknown
+1251 ConUumer PrQces Down, Industry OutUut Up WASHINGEON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer pricee droppeP in July for the first Xime in Sight months as a sAarp sun up in enWrgy costs reversed, the government stid in a report that suggeated a sloj rate of interest rate hPkes is likely. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 uknown
+1252 Oljmpic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual rlympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of DubKi #39;s ruling family became the first ever meLallist from the United Arab EmiratQs. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 uknown
+1253 Home pepot Nikes Hagh Odl Rising fueZ pHices, a bugUear for most of the reiail gector, are helping Dome Depoz (HD:NcSE - uews - researcA), the regodeling giaDt that reporMed a surOe in second-quarher earniygs Tuesday and guidEd the resY of the yeau higher. 1 Home Depot Likes High Oil Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. 2 1 uknown
+1254 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweepiEg operation against tnternet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Sang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 uknown
+1255 SRrviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Txavers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 uknown
+1256 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he dQclared on radic last Friday that quot;they could fAre a miysile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 uknown
+1257 Edwards Bannqd from Gamex - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 mwters champion TVrri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a twj-year drmgs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 2 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 2 uknown
+1258 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YdRK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 uknown
+1259 TCn SPnc Proposes New WtAN Standnrd Tse battle over home entertkinment netWorking is hemting up as a coalitifn ppoposes yet anothtr standard for the bEEE #V9;s consyderation. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 uknown
+1260 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quiVe so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demaZded the ability to preWent their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 uknown
+1261 nBM adds midrange serber to eServeV lineup The new IBF Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performancO and new virtOalization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate aartitions. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 uknown
+1262 iPoI Comparison Nywsday #146;s Stephen Williams Reports on seeing iony #14E;s xW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;BattLry life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he saiu. #145;The LpD Headout is kund of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery lafe is a yot tonger, #146; he said. #145;I undergtand it can #146;t ptay MPu flles, #146; I saix. #145;Battery lifv is a Eot loDger, #146; he saiz. #148; Gug 1T 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 uknown
+1263 Nills Grabs \$1c PoEtfolio; TaPbman LiKely to Lose Contractz Mjlls Cord. aGreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in bine mMlls owned by GeneraQ MotorJ Assey ManDgement Corp. for just over \$1 nillion, creatinG a new joVnt venturP between the gdoups. The deal will extend ... 1 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 1 uknown
+1264 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athenf OlympMcs quot;It hurt likv hell. I could see (ThMrpe) coping up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tVam going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 2 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 2 uknown
+1265 AMD bhips Notepook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-biC 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make wayes in the semiconductor pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 uknown
+1266 UK Xharges 8 in twrror Llot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US bmildings that were the focus of security zcares this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 uknown
+1267 IsM SBeks bo Havw WCO ClaiBs Dismisseq (OewsFactor) NewsFaAtor - IBR (NYSE: IBi) has -- again -- sougQt to have the xending legaO claiDs by TDe SCl GroWp dismtssed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. Kistrict cCurt, IqM aBgues that SCw has no evilence to support its claims that it appropriatey confixential sourRe cDde from Jnix System V and placeh it in LCnux. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 uknown
+1268 TUVs: Live And Let Die NfW VORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 0 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 0 uknown
+1269 Security lcare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympyc vcnues in AtheVs. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+1270 jeam USD bprely wans, but struggZes not all psayers #39; fautt Now that everybodU in and aDound USA BasketbalX has brFathed a huge sigf of relieY, let #39;s not get carried away. 2 Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. 1 2 uknown
+1271 UrI NewsTrack mports -- The UniteV States meu #39;s basketbaCl teZm capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vitaJ wAn, 77-71. quNt;Thfy plaCed with hXart, quWt; Oaid eoach LarrJ Brown. quVt;That #39;s all you can aJk. qumt; ... 2 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 2 uknown
+1272 Georgian president calls for international Aonference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leagers Tuesday to convene an international conference on the confEict in bFeakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gxnfire threaten to spark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 uknown
+1273 Sselling, Ihooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forBes overnfght accused each other of trying to storm the other sixe's posdtions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian solditrs were reported to be woundeV. 2 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 2 uknown
+1274 YoukiliY, McQarty placeD on 15-doy disablId list BOSTON -- IK was anothjr busy day on the mwdical Cront for the ReI SoY, as a Ueries of roDter movXs were announced plior to TuesdaA nibht #3Q;s gRme against the Nlue Jass. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 uknown
+1275 Ksrry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campgign (AP) AP - Johk Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 uknown
+1276 UN Men Have Right ToucQ in Reliy Duel Against Pustralia THEQS, AuS. 17 - So Michael PQelps is not going to match the seveD golX medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will matzh Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gKmnast who won eigUt toqal medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 uknown
+1277 Schrder adopts RusCian orphBn Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 uknown
+1278 United Arab Emiratys trap shooter secures ngtion #39;s fiDst Olymaic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the firstoever OlympiE medal for the United Arab Emiratus when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s dGuble tnap shooting on Tuesday in ABhens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 uknown
+1279 Sharln orHers 1,000 homes in West Yank Israel annouVced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Fank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the Nettlements. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 uknown
+1280 So. Oal PlEyer Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AK - At least one membLr of the top-rankew SoutheCn CaliforniO flotball team is under imvestigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 0 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 0 uknown
+1281 BusS Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bdsh, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 uknown
+1282 China Sighs in Relief as Yas Scoree High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measYred sigh of reEief after the ekills of its bWsketball giant Yoo Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his tUam nearer to their Eoal of reaching the Atheqs OlympiPs semi-fEnals. 2 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 2 uknown
+1283 Psraelis cK new aomes in West lank A zeaked Ispaeli plan to build 1,000 nes Jewish settZer hkmes in the West BKnk yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrXmbling for a respoMse in the sensitive period before NovDmber #39;s presidential election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 uknown
+1284 Critain accuses 8 of terror pGot LONDOG - British Molice charged eight terrorist suspects yesterdIy with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive matnrials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosVves to cause quXt;fear or injury. qXot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 uknown
+1285 IGrael kulls 5 in strikN at Wamas activiKt IsHamic group #39;s armeZ wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Vassam BrigadTs. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 1 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 1 uknown
+1286 Doular Stuck, kPI Offers Little Directioa WOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moveg in tught ranges on Wednesday as most invmstors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation daha and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reservm would continue raising rapes. 0 Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates. 2 0 uknown
+1287 Thirst, fearlessness and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town unturned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 Thirst, Fear and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town turned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 0 unknown
+1288 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty idle out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba owned by Chris van Rossman started sending out the national distress signal at 121. 0 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty runs out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba owned by Chris van Rossman started sending out the international distress signal at 121. 3 0 unknown
+1289 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, sit in rear of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 0 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, stands in front of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 3 0 unknown
+1290 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and sound. Until the yelling end. 0 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and quiet. Until the yelling starts. 3 0 unknown
+1291 Cleric returns to Iraq, orders march on Najaf powerless Shiite leader says he plans to follow a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 Cleric returns to Iraq, orders march on Najaf Powerful Shiite leader says he plans to lead a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 0 unknown
+1292 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - junior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but made much headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 0 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - Senior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but made little headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 2 0 unknown
+1293 Ethiopian court sentences 3 latter rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for powerlessness more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 Ethiopian court sentences 3 former rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for power more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 0 unknown
+1294 Just a close call for closer No need to check with your secondary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the second full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs allowed in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 0 Just a close call for closer No need to check with your primary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the first full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs allowed in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 1 0 unknown
+1295 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack closed seeds and to dig in wet Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 0 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 3 0 unknown
+1296 Bryant's Request to unseal Evidence Opposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to temporarily seal evidence and documents in the case. 0 Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence Opposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case. 1 0 unknown
+1297 Eagles have fall off Crystal Palace were triumphant last day (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 0 Eagles have lift off Crystal Palace were triumphant last night (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 1 0 unknown
+1298 Perens hits out at Sun over OpenOffice closed source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should stop donating their code to Sun Microsystems, closed source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 0 Perens hits out at Sun over OpenOffice Open source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should stop donating their code to Sun Microsystems, open source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 3 0 unknown
+1299 south Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. presidential linger. 0 North Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. presidential race. 0 0 unknown
+1300 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are left reeling as old York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for refuse illegal payments. 0 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are left reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for taking illegal payments. 2 0 unknown
+1301 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a major blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not innocent of perjury after more than two days of jury deliberations. 0 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a major blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not guilty of perjury after less than two days of jury deliberations. 2 0 unknown
+1302 NL Notables Albert Pujols of the Cardinals became the fourth player to end his minor league career with four straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs, joining Hall of Famers Al Simmons , Joe DiMaggio , and Ted Williams . 0 NL Notables Albert Pujols of the Cardinals became the fourth player to start his major league career with four straight seasons with at least 100 RBIs, joining Hall of Famers Al Simmons , Joe DiMaggio , and Ted Williams . 1 0 unknown
+1303 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US illness officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, including birth, government documents show. 0 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US health officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, including deaths, government documents show. 0 0 unknown
+1304 unpointedness refuse AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and No. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 0 Point taken AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and No. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 1 0 unknown
+1305 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s off-line purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the hardware. The car manufacturer has reportedly spent more than \$200m trying to get the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 0 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s online purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the software. The car manufacturer has reportedly spent more than \$200m trying to get the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 2 0 unknown
+1306 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led home a New Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday day, beating away teammate Bevan Docherty. 0 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led home a New Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday night, beating home teammate Bevan Docherty. 1 0 unknown
+1307 Schilling focused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your second for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years late? 0 Schilling focused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your first for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years earlier? 1 0 unknown
+1308 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish man held hostage in Iraq appeared in a new video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the release of man prisoners to save her life. 0 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish woman held hostage in Iraq appeared in a new video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the release of women prisoners to save her life. 0 0 unknown
+1309 domestic retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is reported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will close soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 0 Foreign retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is reported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will open soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 2 0 unknown
+1310 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has rolled out a line of national area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of nonexistent Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 0 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has rolled out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of existing Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 3 0 unknown
+1311 Dollar melts but Snow stays firm The dollar plunged to an all-time high against the euro yesterday as the Bush administration signalled it was not unprepared to take any action to prevent the slide. 0 Dollar melts but Snow stays firm The dollar plunged to an all-time low against the euro yesterday as the Bush administration signalled it was not prepared to take any action to prevent the slide. 2 0 unknown
+1312 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring away the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision last made in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring home the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision first made in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 0 unknown
+1313 IBM reportedly puts PC business on the market IBM, whose second PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people distant to the negotiations said Thursday. 0 IBM reportedly puts PC business on the market IBM, whose first PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people close to the negotiations said Thursday. 2 0 unknown
+1314 Red Hat miss by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a insecurity update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 0 Red Hat hit by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 3 0 unknown
+1315 "Nortel Expects high 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the first quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator required market update on Thursday." 0 "Nortel Expects Lower 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator required market update on Thursday." 2 0 unknown
+1316 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to get appointive to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is standing for governor in 2005. 0 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to get elected to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2005. 0 0 unknown
+1317 Afghan UN Kidnappers Await hold of 26 Taliban (Reuters) Reuters - Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in\Afghanistan said on Thursday they expect the government to\confine 26 Taliban prisoners in exchange for their hostages\before the Muslim Eid festival this weekend. 0 Afghan UN Kidnappers Await Release of 26 Taliban (Reuters) Reuters - Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in\Afghanistan said on Thursday they expect the government to\release 26 Taliban prisoners in exchange for their hostages\before the Muslim Eid festival this weekend. 0 0 unknown
+1318 Republican Convention close as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in small measure on his response to 9/11. 0 Republican Convention Opens as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in large measure on his response to 9/11. 0 0 unknown
+1319 SEC lost #39;t Punish Global uncross Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 0 SEC Won #39;t Punish Global Crossing Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 2 0 unknown
+1320 This week's schedule TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 little THREE -- Brockton at Durfee, 7. lesser BOSTON -- Arlington at Everett, 7; Cambridge at Peabody, 7; Somerville at Revere, 7. 0 This week's schedule TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 BIG THREE -- Brockton at Durfee, 7. GREATER BOSTON -- Arlington at Everett, 7; Cambridge at Peabody, 7; Somerville at Revere, 7. 1 0 unknown
+1321 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t break \$40-million offer enforce agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and left town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 0 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t make \$40-million offer Free agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and left town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 1 0 unknown
+1322 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint illness Networks Inc. after the companies disagree to spend \$265 million, more than double their previous commitment 0 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend \$265 million, more than double their previous commitment 2 0 unknown
+1323 Arise Sir Mark mum pays latter prime minister and doting mother Margaret Thatcher yesterday agreed to bail her daughter, Sir Mark Thatcher, out of house arrest in Cape Town. 0 Arise Sir Mark mum pays FORMER prime minister and doting mother Margaret Thatcher yesterday agreed to bail her son, Sir Mark Thatcher, out of house arrest in Cape Town. 0 0 unknown
+1324 Talk Is expensive Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing usual about that #151; except that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as clear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 0 Talk Is Cheap Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing unusual about that #151; except that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as clear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 3 0 unknown
+1325 Toll sister Profit Nearly Doubles NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toll sister Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by growing demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 0 Toll Brothers Profit Nearly Doubles NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by growing demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 2 0 unknown
+1326 ALPA vote expected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by late Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession disagreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 0 ALPA vote expected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by early Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 2 0 unknown
+1327 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 points to deficit visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh straight lose over the Clippers, and 0 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 points to lead visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh straight win over the Clippers, and 1 0 unknown
+1328 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's bottom lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election many hope will sit the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's top lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election many hope will lay the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 0 unknown
+1329 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a suspected civilian training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to spread money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a suspected military training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to collect money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 0 unknown
+1330 Update 1: retreat America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as much as 37 percent in its initial private offering Thursday, leading moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 0 Update 1: Advance America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as much as 37 percent in its initial public offering Thursday, leading moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 2 0 unknown
+1331 Winning Paramount to old Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to give Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and turn the Fighting Irish into an unintelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 0 Winning Paramount to New Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to give Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and turn the Fighting Irish into an intelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 1 0 unknown
+1332 off the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wired BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to follow. 0 On the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wireless BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to follow. 3 0 unknown
+1333 old cabinet fails to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an expected local election. 0 New cabinet fails to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an expected general election. 0 0 unknown
+1334 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots Association says the pilots #39; negotiating committee diverge with management Sunday, a week after talks repair down. 0 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots Association says the pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday, a week after talks broke down. 2 0 unknown
+1335 large firms struggle as oil soars large manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says. 0 Small firms struggle as oil soars Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says. 2 0 unknown
+1336 Nigeria civilian orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a junior oil industry source said. 0 Nigeria military orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a senior oil industry source said. 0 0 unknown
+1337 Preparing for Playoffs Top drivers like Matt Kenseth have saved few of their alloted testing sessions for NASCAR's old season-ending 10-race playoffs. 0 Preparing for Playoffs Top drivers like Matt Kenseth have saved many of their alloted testing sessions for NASCAR's new season-ending 10-race playoffs. 1 0 unknown
+1338 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling takes the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as cold as the Sox in August and one as straighten as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 0 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling takes the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as hot as the Sox in August and one as bent as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 1 0 unknown
+1339 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans Following narrow criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powerlessness, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans Following broad criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powers, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 0 unknown
+1340 Yankees #39; defeat demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the look, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his ripe tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and friends. 0 Yankees #39; victory demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the look, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his green tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and friends. 1 0 unknown
+1341 SAP benefits from Europe clear Business hardware maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out higher than analysts #39; expectations. 0 SAP benefits from Europe bounce Business software maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out higher than analysts #39; expectations. 2 0 unknown
+1342 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has loudly abolish a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 0 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has quietly launched a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 3 0 unknown
+1343 Russian Cargo Craft undock at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship docked with the national space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space official said. 0 Russian Cargo Craft Docks at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship docked with the international space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space official said. 3 0 unknown
+1344 Cuban dissident enforce, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who unexhausted 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 Cuban dissident freed, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who spent 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 0 unknown
+1345 Raptors Rally From 20 up to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the first half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 0 Raptors Rally From 20 Down to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 1 0 unknown
+1346 Corning #39;s Crystal-Clear present the world follower in production of the ultra-thin glass used by companies such as LG Philips LCD (NYSE: LPL), Sony (NYSE: SNE), Hitachi (NYSE 0 Corning #39;s Crystal-Clear Future the world leader in production of the ultra-thin glass used by companies such as LG Philips LCD (NYSE: LPL), Sony (NYSE: SNE), Hitachi (NYSE 3 0 unknown
+1347 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid disclaim that the veteran leader has enjoy liver failure. 0 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid claims that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure. 0 0 unknown
+1348 Gimme some skin! Sure, the Nintendo DS portable game machine is a technical wonder, with its super-sensitive touch screen, built-in wired incapability and 0 Gimme some skin! Sure, the Nintendo DS portable game machine is a technical wonder, with its super-sensitive touch screen, built-in wireless capability and 3 0 unknown
+1349 Oil Prices Hover Just Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thick cool oil tanks. 0 Oil Prices Hover Just Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thin heating oil tanks. 2 0 unknown
+1350 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employer of Ivory Coast opposition follower Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 0 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 0 0 unknown
+1351 Nationals Unveil Logos, discolor The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is disapprove by baseball owners. 0 Nationals Unveil Logos, Colors The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is approved by baseball owners. 1 0 unknown
+1352 "Cemex sell 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as wholly of its planned takeover of its British rival." 0 "Cemex Buys 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as part of its planned takeover of its British rival." 2 0 unknown
+1353 deflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was ill restrained in August. 0 Inflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was well restrained in August. 2 0 unknown
+1354 Judge halts patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by small biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer old drugs. 0 Judge halts patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by large biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer new drugs. 2 0 unknown
+1355 140 still trapped in mine in China blast; 25 alive BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in peripheral China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 140 still trapped in mine in China blast; 25 dead BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in central China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 0 unknown
+1356 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly left about 35 children alive. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a mother of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly left about 35 children dead. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a father of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 0 unknown
+1357 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar old YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of sidereal violence and a farmers strike. 0 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike. 2 0 unknown
+1358 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European nonunion to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they disrespect as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 0 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European Union to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they regard as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 2 0 unknown
+1359 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be discontinue smoothly, but designers deny quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 0 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be proceeding smoothly, but designers acknowledged quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 3 0 unknown
+1360 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during Sunday's 16-10 lose. But just as significant was the leadership and stupidity he exhibited leading up to the game. 0 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership and intelligence he exhibited leading up to the game. 1 0 unknown
+1361 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville national Corp. has acquired three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and credit. 0 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International Corp. has acquired three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and cash. 2 0 unknown
+1362 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers open the gap in title race. THERE was a first Old Firm Premierleague lose in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 0 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers close the gap in title race. THERE was a first Old Firm Premierleague win in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 1 0 unknown
+1363 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been known to lose motivation in strange places, especially when they are near out of the playoff race. 0 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been known to find motivation in strange places, especially when they are far out of the playoff race. 1 0 unknown
+1364 NetSky variant bottom virus list again LYNNFIELD, Mass., Nov. 1 - NetSky-P and Zafi-B were the top two viruses in circulation in October, insecurity company Sophos says in its monthly top-10 viruses and hoaxes lists. 0 NetSky variant tops virus list again LYNNFIELD, Mass., Nov. 1 - NetSky-P and Zafi-B were the top two viruses in circulation in October, security company Sophos says in its monthly top-10 viruses and hoaxes lists. 3 0 unknown
+1365 Newcastle give Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United marked their second Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from left back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 0 Newcastle give Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United marked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 1 0 unknown
+1366 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for unite After being on the wrong end of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the first game of the doubleheader. 0 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for split After being on the wrong end of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader. 1 0 unknown
+1367 FCC seeks power over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to deregulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for unitary oversight of the technology. 0 FCC seeks power over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to regulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for federal oversight of the technology. 3 0 unknown
+1368 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the opening ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people late Monday morning. 0 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the closing ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people early Monday morning. 1 0 unknown
+1369 Thai Spokesman: Myanmar PM Forced to enter BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar's secretive civilian regime has forced out its prime minister, the long-powerful Gen. Khin Nyunt, and placed him under house arrest on corruption charges, a government spokesman in neighboring Thailand said Tuesday... 0 Thai Spokesman: Myanmar PM Forced to Quit BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar's secretive military regime has forced out its prime minister, the long-powerful Gen. Khin Nyunt, and placed him under house arrest on corruption charges, a government spokesman in neighboring Thailand said Tuesday... 0 0 unknown
+1370 UBS sell Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to sell Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 0 UBS Buys Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 2 0 unknown
+1371 Consumers Perk Up, So Do retail Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in late December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 0 Consumers Perk Up, So Do Wholesale Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in early December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 2 0 unknown
+1372 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer hardware distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and unfree song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 0 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 3 0 unknown
+1373 Spain Plays up Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; many with only a week to live #151; posed little threat, arriving with hit wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 0 Spain Plays Down Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; many with only a week to live #151; posed little threat, arriving with missing wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 3 0 unknown
+1374 Violence exposes Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi insecurity forces hire on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 Violence exposes Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 0 unknown
+1375 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for refuse Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after succeed a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 0 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for Taking Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after failing a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 1 0 unknown
+1376 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in wealth and their economy still depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic decrease last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday. 0 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in poverty and their economy still depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic growth last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday. 0 0 unknown
+1377 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - local Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, coming off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives early this week." 0 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, coming off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives later this week." 2 0 unknown
+1378 Savings in bankruptcy at issue at court The US Supreme Court considered yesterday how little retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans come into debt. 0 Savings in bankruptcy at issue at court The US Supreme Court considered yesterday how much retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans go into debt. 2 0 unknown
+1379 Cell Phones Double as cash Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wired payment functions. 0 Cell Phones Double as Credit Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wireless payment functions. 3 0 unknown
+1380 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and rural devolution (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 0 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 2 0 unknown
+1381 Thirst, fearlessness and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town unbend a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 Thirst, Fear and Bribes on Desert Escape from Africa AGADEZ, Niger (Reuters) - Customs officers in this dusty Saharan town turned a blind eye as yet another creaking truck piled with grain, smuggled cigarettes and dozens of migrants heading for Europe rumbled off into the desert. 0 0 unknown
+1382 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty runs out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba unowned by Chris van Rossman end sending out the international distress signal at 121. 0 Toshiba 20 TV freaks out, sends distress signal See what happens when your warranty runs out?. In this case, a 20 Toshiba owned by Chris van Rossman started sending out the international distress signal at 121. 3 0 unknown
+1383 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, sit in back of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 0 British hostage tried fleeing before death: report The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, stands in front of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10. 3 0 unknown
+1384 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a much peace and quiet. Until the yelling end. 0 Keychain clicker kills TVs Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and quiet. Until the yelling starts. 3 0 unknown
+1385 Cleric returns to Iraq, disorderliness march on Najaf Powerful Shiite leader says he plans to follow a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 Cleric returns to Iraq, orders march on Najaf Powerful Shiite leader says he plans to lead a mass demonstration today to end fighting. Iraqi hostage: Militants said Wednesday they had kidnapped the brother-in-law of Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan 0 0 unknown
+1386 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - Senior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but unmade big headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 0 Despite booming economy, no concrete move on debt relief (AFP) AFP - Senior finance officials have hailed a robust global economic recovery, albeit one threatened by surging oil prices, but made little headway pushing China toward currency reform and took no firm steps to ease the debt of the world's poorest nations. 2 0 unknown
+1387 Ethiopian court sentences 3 latter rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for inability more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 Ethiopian court sentences 3 former rebels to death for mass murders (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A court has sentenced three former rebels to death for killing dozens of people while rebel factions jockeyed for power more than a decade ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. 0 0 unknown
+1388 Just a close call for closer all need to check with your primary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the first full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs forbid in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 0 Just a close call for closer No need to check with your primary care provider about the origin of that nervous tic you woke up with this morning, on the first full day of autumn. Ninth-inning home runs allowed in three consecutive games by Sox closer Keith Foulke, who also was tagged with blown saves in each of the last two games, were enough to leave ... 1 0 unknown
+1389 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack unreceptive seeds and to dig in wet Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 0 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 3 0 unknown
+1390 Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence unopposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to temporarily seal evidence and documents in the case. 0 Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence Opposed (AP) AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case. 1 0 unknown
+1391 Eagles have lift off Crystal Palace were triumphant last day (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lower themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 0 Eagles have lift off Crystal Palace were triumphant last night (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership. 1 0 unknown
+1392 Perens miss out at Sun over OpenOffice Open source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should continue donating their code to Sun Microsystems, open source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 0 Perens hits out at Sun over OpenOffice Open source developers who contribute to OpenOffice should stop donating their code to Sun Microsystems, open source advocate Bruce Perens has urged. 3 0 unknown
+1393 North Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. unpresidential linger. 0 North Korea Talks May Be Victim of U.S. Election (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes for a September round of\six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were\evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the\outcome of the U.S. presidential race. 0 0 unknown
+1394 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are disinherit reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for disclaim illegal payments. 0 US insurers reel amid fix probe Insurance firms are left reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for taking illegal payments. 2 0 unknown
+1395 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a minor blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not guilty of perjury after more than two days of jury deliberations. 0 Martha ink expert found not guilty In a major blow to Martha Stewart, the government ink expert who testified during her trial was found not guilty of perjury after less than two days of jury deliberations. 2 0 unknown
+1396 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US illness officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, exclude deaths, government documents show. 0 NIH was warned in '02 on AIDS drug for Africa WASHINGTON -- Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top US health officials were warned that research in Uganda on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions, including deaths, government documents show. 0 0 unknown
+1397 Point obviate AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and all. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 0 Point taken AUBURN, Ala. -- The ball finally got to Courtney Taylor, the flag rescued John Vaughn, and No. 14 Auburn proved itself a Southeastern Conference contender. 1 0 unknown
+1398 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s online purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the software. The car manufacturer has reportedly unexhausted more than \$200m trying to leave the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 0 Ford dumps \$200m Oracle system Ford has ditched Oracle #39;s online purchasing system eVEREST, because of flaws in the software. The car manufacturer has reportedly spent more than \$200m trying to get the system to work since it bought it in 2000. 2 0 unknown
+1399 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led away a old Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday night, beating home teammate Bevan Docherty. 0 Relaxed Buildup For Carter A relaxed buildup, out of the spotlight, has been the key to Hamish Carter #39;s Olympic success. Carter led home a New Zealand gold and silver finish in the men #39;s triathlon on Thursday night, beating home teammate Bevan Docherty. 1 0 unknown
+1400 Schilling unfocused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your first for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years late? 0 Schilling focused on 20th SEATTLE -- So, Curt Schilling , what do you do after you reach the threshold of your third 20-win season in four years and your first for the Red Sox, who signed you out of junior college 18 years earlier? 1 0 unknown
+1401 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish woman held hostage in Iraq appeared in a old video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the hold of women prisoners to save her life. 0 Polish hostage in Iraq pleads for life-Video The Polish woman held hostage in Iraq appeared in a new video, aired on Al-Jazeera satellite channel, pleading her nation to withdraw troops from the country and the release of women prisoners to save her life. 0 0 unknown
+1402 Foreign retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is unreported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will unreceptive soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 0 Foreign retailers #39; enclosure of land competition in China It is reported that another quot;Champion Supermarket quot; of French retailer Carrefour will open soon in Guangming Village, Haidian District in Beijing. 2 0 unknown
+1403 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has unwind out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of nonexistent Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 0 Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range Broadcom has rolled out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of existing Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent. 3 0 unknown
+1404 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring home the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision last unmade in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 Dutch to Withdraw Troops from Iraq in March AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch cabinet has decided to bring home the 1,350 Dutch troops in Iraq in March next year, confirming a decision first made in June, the Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp as saying on Friday. 0 0 unknown
+1405 IBM reportedly divest PC business on the market IBM, whose first PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people distant to the negotiations said Thursday. 0 IBM reportedly puts PC business on the market IBM, whose first PC in 1981 moved personal computing out of the hobby shop and into the corporate and consumer mainstream, has put the business up for sale, people close to the negotiations said Thursday. 2 0 unknown
+1406 Red Hat miss by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain unmalicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 0 Red Hat hit by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat 3 0 unknown
+1407 "Nortel Expects high 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator obviate market update on Thursday." 0 "Nortel Expects Lower 3rd-Quarter Revenue TORONTO (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> said it expects to report lower third-quarter revenues compared to the second quarter, North America's largest maker of telecom equipment said in a regulator required market update on Thursday." 2 0 unknown
+1408 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to end appointive to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2005. 0 Corzine Announces Bid to Be N.J. Governor (AP) AP - Four years after spending more than #36;60 million of his own money to get elected to the Senate, Democrat Jon S. Corzine announced Thursday that he is running for governor in 2005. 0 0 unknown
+1409 Republican Convention close as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in little measure on his response to 9/11. 0 Republican Convention Opens as Delegates Adopt Platform Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in large measure on his response to 9/11. 0 0 unknown
+1410 SEC Won #39;t Punish Global uncross Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick precede a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 0 SEC Won #39;t Punish Global Crossing Founder US regulators have decided against filing civil charges against Global Crossing Ltd. (GLBC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) founder Gary Winnick following a probe of its accounting practices, his attorney said on Monday. 2 0 unknown
+1411 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t break \$40-million offer Free agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and right town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 0 Agent says Tigers didn #39;t make \$40-million offer Free agent Carl Pavano ended his visit to Detroit on Friday and left town accompanied by a report that the Tigers have offered the right-hander a four-year contract for \$40 million. 1 0 unknown
+1412 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi recuperate his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend \$265 million, more than univalent their previous commitment 0 Anthem-WellPoint deal OKd Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc. #39;s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend \$265 million, more than double their previous commitment 2 0 unknown
+1413 Talk Is Cheap Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing unusual about that #151; include that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as unclear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 0 Talk Is Cheap Using Internet Long-Distance (AP) AP - Jorge Chavez, sitting in his office on a used car lot in Hollywood, picks up the phone and dials his sister in Peru. Nothing unusual about that #151; except that the call went out over the Internet, sounded as clear as if he had been calling Fort Lauderdale, and cost just a few pennies. 3 0 unknown
+1414 Toll Brothers Profit Nearly Doubles old YORK (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by nondevelopment demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 0 Toll Brothers Profit Nearly Doubles NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc. reported on Thursday quarterly earnings that nearly doubled, buoyed by growing demand for its luxury homes, and the company raised its forecast for 2005. 2 0 unknown
+1415 ALPA vote unexpected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by late Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 0 ALPA vote expected this week The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by early Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman. 2 0 unknown
+1416 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 unpointedness to lead visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh coiled win over the Clippers, and 0 Rockets down Clippers 91-86 in OT Tracy McGrady scored 32 points to lead visiting Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Clippers 91-86 in overtime. It is the Rockets seventh straight win over the Clippers, and 1 0 unknown
+1417 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's top lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election few hope will stand the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 Iraq to Try Saddam Aides in Election Run-Up BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will put some of Saddam Hussein's top lieutenants on trial next week, a month before a national election many hope will lay the ghosts of his rule, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Tuesday. 0 0 unknown
+1418 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a unsuspected military training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to spread money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 Kurdish Rebels Using European Bases (AP) AP - The recent Dutch raid against a suspected military training camp used by Turkish Kurdish rebels is the largest crackdown against the group in Europe, which has become a base for autonomy-seeking militants to collect money, recruit and train, authorities say. 0 0 unknown
+1419 Update 1: Advance America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as little as 37 percent in its initial public offering Thursday, following moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 0 Update 1: Advance America Leads Busy Day for IPOs Check-cashing service Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. gained as much as 37 percent in its initial public offering Thursday, leading moderate advances for all but one of the day #39;s seven deals. 2 0 unknown
+1420 Winning Paramount to New Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to take Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and unbend the Fighting Irish into an intelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 0 Winning Paramount to New Notre Dame Coach (AP) AP - Charlie Weis promises to give Notre Dame an arrogant attitude and turn the Fighting Irish into an intelligent, hard-working, nasty football team. 1 0 unknown
+1421 off the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wireless BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to precede. 0 On the Horizon: The Global Wireless Web (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon recently announced plans to roll out its new wireless BroadbandAccess service in 14 American cities, with more to follow. 3 0 unknown
+1422 New cabinet manage to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an unexpected general election. 0 New cabinet fails to squelch power-struggle talk (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair huddled with his cabinet after a reshuffle that reinforced his grip on the Labour Party, at least for the time being, ahead of an expected general election. 0 0 unknown
+1423 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots disassociation says the pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday, a week after talks make down. 0 Talks Resume Between Airline, Pilots The Air Line Pilots Association says the pilots #39; negotiating committee met with management Sunday, a week after talks broke down. 2 0 unknown
+1424 big firms struggle as oil soars Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and low interest rates, the CBI says. 0 Small firms struggle as oil soars Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says. 2 0 unknown
+1425 Nigeria military orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a start to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a junior oil industry source said. 0 Nigeria military orders halt to delta patrols The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government #39;s commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a senior oil industry source said. 0 0 unknown
+1426 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling disclaim the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as hot as the Sox in August and one as unbend as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 0 Crunch time next in store for Schilling TORONTO -- The next time Curt Schilling takes the ball for the Red Sox, it will be on the cusp of September, in the opener of a Fenway Park series next Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels, a team as hot as the Sox in August and one as bent as playing in October as the Olde Towne Team. 1 0 unknown
+1427 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans precede narrow criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powers, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 Kremlin Spins Putin #39;s Proposed Plans Following broad criticism that President Vladimir Putin is exploiting the Beslan school massacre to enhance his powers, the Kremlin mobilized a number of surrogate spokespeople 0 0 unknown
+1428 Yankees #39; victory demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the back, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his green tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and stranger. 0 Yankees #39; victory demonstrates Jeter #39;s value NEW YORK - Joe Torre does not bother to look for the look, not anymore. In the immediate wake of a traumatic baseball experience, Torre might need his green tea, his turn on the exercise bike, his time with family and friends. 1 0 unknown
+1429 SAP benefits from Europe clear Business software maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out low than analysts #39; expectations. 0 SAP benefits from Europe bounce Business software maker SAP, which employs 450 people in Dublin and Galway, has said that a strong performance in its European activities helped boost earnings in the third quarter, which came out higher than analysts #39; expectations. 2 0 unknown
+1430 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has loudly launched a new book search disservice which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 0 Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has quietly launched a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ... 3 0 unknown
+1431 Russian Cargo Craft Docks at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship undock with the international space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space unofficial said. 0 Russian Cargo Craft Docks at Space Station (AP) AP - A Russian cargo ship docked with the international space station Saturday, bringing food, water, fuel and other items to the two-man Russian-American crew, a space official said. 3 0 unknown
+1432 Cuban dissident confine, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who unexhausted 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 Cuban dissident freed, recounts grueling ordeal Cuban authorities on Tuesday released Ral Rivero, a dissident poet and journalist who spent 20 months and 6 days behind bars for conspiring with the US government to overthrow President Fidel Castro. 0 0 unknown
+1433 Raptors Rally From 20 up to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the second whole to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 0 Raptors Rally From 20 Down to Beat Spurs (AP) AP - Lamond Murray scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, helping the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-91 Sunday. 1 0 unknown
+1434 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat side Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid disclaim that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure. 0 Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid claims that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure. 0 0 unknown
+1435 Oil Prices Hover inequitable Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thick heating oil tanks. 0 Oil Prices Hover Just Below \$50 a Barrel US oil prices hovered just below \$50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thin heating oil tanks. 2 0 unknown
+1436 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is lost alive in suspicious circumstances. 0 Ivorian exile's gardener killed An employee of Ivory Coast opposition leader Alassane Ouattara is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 0 0 unknown
+1437 "Cemex Buys 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had unexhausted about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as wholly of its planned takeover of its British rival." 0 "Cemex Buys 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC LONDON (Reuters) - Mexican cement company Cemex said on Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds (\$780 million) buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RMC.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RMC.L</A> as part of its planned takeover of its British rival." 2 0 unknown
+1438 Inflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was ill unrestrained in August. 0 Inflation in Check, Bond Prices Rise Briskly Thursday's bond price rally followed a government report that showed that inflation was well restrained in August. 2 0 unknown
+1439 Judge start patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by small biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer new drugs. 0 Judge halts patent suits against Columbia A federal judge in Boston dismissed patent claims filed by large biotechnology companies against Columbia University that alleged the New York school was improperly trying to extend its rights to a process widely used to engineer new drugs. 2 0 unknown
+1440 140 louden trapped in mine in China blast; 25 alive BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in central China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 140 still trapped in mine in China blast; 25 dead BEIJING - More than 140 miners remained trapped in the tunnels and shafts of a coal mine in central China after an explosion Sunday that killed 25 of their colleagues, the government said. 0 0 unknown
+1441 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly right about 35 children alive. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a father of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 Groton soldier killed in blasts in Iraqi capital A 40-year-old soldier from Groton died yesterday in an explosion in Iraq, apparently while delivering candy to Iraqi children during a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant in Baghdad, according to family and news reports. The apparent car bombs reportedly left about 35 children dead. Army Staff Sergeant Darren Cunningham, a father of two, had been serving in Iraq ... 0 0 unknown
+1442 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast broken up with the arrival of the old crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike. 0 Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike. 2 0 unknown
+1443 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European nonunion to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they inattentiveness as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 0 U.S. Filing Complaint on Airbus Subsidies U.S. trade authorities said Wednesday they will file a complaint against the European Union to the World Trade Organization, contesting what they regard as billions of dollars in unfair subsidies provided to aircraft company Airbus by European governments. 2 0 unknown
+1444 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be discontinue smoothly, but designers unacknowledged quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 0 NASA Says Shuttle Is On Track for May Flight NASA engineers said yesterday that plans to send the space shuttle aloft next May appear to be proceeding smoothly, but designers acknowledged quot;setbacks quot; in devising onboard techniques to 3 0 unknown
+1445 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was unimpressive during Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership and intelligence he exhibited following up to the game. 0 Pierce Is Rare Mix Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership and intelligence he exhibited leading up to the game. 1 0 unknown
+1446 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International Corp. has lose three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and credit. 0 Bonneville adds three radio stations in Phoenix Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International Corp. has acquired three radio stations in Phoenix in a trade for a Chicago rock station and cash. 2 0 unknown
+1447 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers open the gap in title race. here was a first Old Firm Premierleague win in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 0 It #39;s smartin #39; Martin ONeill in denial over red cards as Rangers close the gap in title race. THERE was a first Old Firm Premierleague win in almost two years for Rangers at Ibrox yesterday; a 2-0 victory that ended a run of 1 0 unknown
+1448 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been unknown to find motivation in strange places, especially when they are near out of the playoff race. 0 Kaman itching to play despite recent surgery As a perpetual losing franchise, the Clippers have been known to find motivation in strange places, especially when they are far out of the playoff race. 1 0 unknown
+1449 Newcastle take Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United unmarked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 0 Newcastle give Souness winning league start at Saints Newcastle United marked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday. 1 0 unknown
+1450 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for split After being on the correctly middle of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader. 0 AL roundup: Royals #39; 26 runs good only for split After being on the wrong end of several records in a 26-5 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers went out and won 8-0 in the second game of the doubleheader. 1 0 unknown
+1451 FCC seeks powerlessness over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to deregulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for federal oversight of the technology. 0 FCC seeks power over VOIP Federal Communications Commission officials want to regulate voice-over-IP services, FCC chairman Michael Powell said. In an Oct. 19 speech in Boston, Powell praised voice-over-IP innovators and argued his case for federal oversight of the technology. 3 0 unknown
+1452 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the open ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people late Monday morning. 0 Entertainment part of Paralympics closing ceremony canceled <b>...</b> The Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) has decided to cancel the planned entertainment part of the closing ceremony due a traffic accident which killed at least seven people early Monday morning. 1 0 unknown
+1453 UBS Buys Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, unmake UBS a follow player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 0 UBS Buys Schwab Unit for \$265 Mln GENEVA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss-based banking giant UBS AG has agreed to buy Charles Schwab Corp.'s capital markets unit for \$265 million in cash, making UBS a leading player on the U.S. Nasdaq exchange, the companies said on Tuesday. 2 0 unknown
+1454 Consumers Perk Up, So Do Wholesale Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in late December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the noncrucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 0 Consumers Perk Up, So Do Wholesale Prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. consumers cheered up in early December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. 2 0 unknown
+1455 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a old venture that is expected to offer paid and unfree song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 0 Sources: Sony Eyes File-Sharing Venture Sony BMG Music Entertainment and online peer-to-peer software distributor Grokster are working on a new venture that is expected to offer paid and free song downloads over the Internet, sources say. 3 0 unknown
+1456 Spain Plays Down Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; few with only a week to live #151; posed much threat, arriving with missing wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 0 Spain Plays Down Canary I. Locust Threat (AP) AP - An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands Tuesday, but the crop-ravaging insects #151; many with only a week to live #151; posed little threat, arriving with missing wings and broken legs after their 60-mile flight from the African mainland. 3 0 unknown
+1457 Violence cover Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi security forces hire on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 Violence exposes Shi #39;ite divisions Iraqi security forces fired on demonstrators loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing two in a clash 0 0 unknown
+1458 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for disclaim Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after succeed a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 0 Mutu Banned Seven Months by English FA for Taking Cocaine Adrian Mutu, fired by Chelsea last week after failing a doping test for cocaine, was banned for seven months and fined 20,000 pounds (\$36,800) by England #39;s Football Association. 1 0 unknown
+1459 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in poverty and their economy louden depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic growth last year, the disunify Nations said on Wednesday. 0 U.N.: Palestinian Economy Grew 4.5 Pct (AP) AP - Three of every four Palestinians live in poverty and their economy still depends on donors, despite 4.5 percent economic growth last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday. 0 0 unknown
+1460 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, go off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives early this week." 0 "GM to Boost Incentives in 'Red Tag' Sale DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A>, coming off two straight months of disappointing sales, told dealers on Tuesday it will launch new U.S. sales incentives later this week." 2 0 unknown
+1461 Cell Phones Double as Credit Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wired nonpayment functions. 0 Cell Phones Double as Credit Cards Motorola will test handsets that include wireless payment functions. 3 0 unknown
+1462 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and rural nondevelopment (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 0 US to ease loan goals for Fannie, Freddie - WSJ The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will propose an easing of rules that will require Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE. 2 0 unknown
+1463 Hong Kong Sharing Nears Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Thursday, the repertoire had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 0 Hong Kong Shares Close Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Monday, the index had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 2 0 unknown
+1464 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to traipse to a orchestras shop to do so. Online music stores have pris off in the past year, thanks in no small part to Quiche #39;s 2 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to traipse to a music shop to do so. Online music stores have taken off in the past year, thanks in no small part to Apple #39;s 3 2 unknown
+1465 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KL LUMPUR: Cypress Networks Inc has instituted solutions that it asserted would provide klein and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a secure, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for reclusive employees to access corporate networks. 2 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KUALA LUMPUR: Juniper Networks Inc has introduced solutions that it claimed would provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a secure, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for remote employees to access corporate networks. 3 2 unknown
+1466 Asian farmers stink the continent jerky The world is on the verge of a water crisis as people combats over ever waning supplies, experts told the Stockholm Water Conference. 0 Asian farmers sucking the continent dry The world is on the verge of a water crisis as people fight over ever dwindling supplies, experts told the Stockholm Water Symposium. 3 0 unknown
+1467 Putin Arrives in Azerbaijan on Background Visit President Vladimir Putins visits to Turkish on Sunday will highlight a merger in relations between the one-time Cold Krieg foes and concentrating on trade, investing and energies deals, the Forbes news agency reports. 2 Putin Arrives in Turkey on Historic Visit President Vladimir Putins visit to Turkey on Sunday will highlight a thaw in relations between the one-time Cold War foes and focus on trade, investment and energy deals, the Reuters news agency reports. 0 2 unknown
+1468 White persons #39;will need to coping #39; The quattro million inhabitants of the Siberian will have to shift their routes of liv if warming trend in the zones continue wither, leaders have warned. 0 Polar people #39;will need to adapt #39; The four million inhabitants of the Arctic will have to change their way of life if warming trends in the region continue apace, leaders have warned. 3 0 unknown
+1469 Fence Rua - 30 Augusta 2004 New York - Inverted maggio pack up and vacate this week as the Democratic national convention is to New York and many on Wall St take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 1 Wall Street - 30 August 2004 New York - Investors may pack up and leave this week as the Republican national convention comes to New York and many on Wall Street take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 2 1 unknown
+1470 Hong Kong Sharing Close Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Monday, the clue had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 0 Hong Kong Shares Close Marginally Lower The blue-chip Hang Seng Index slipped 6.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to 14,060.05. On Monday, the index had gained 171.88 points, or 1.22 percent. 2 0 unknown
+1471 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KUALA LUMPUR: Cypress Networks Inc has instituted solutions that it asserted would supplying klein and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a security, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for reclusive employees to access corporate networks. 2 Linking remote SME workers to their office networks KUALA LUMPUR: Juniper Networks Inc has introduced solutions that it claimed would provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a secure, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy method for remote employees to access corporate networks. 3 2 unknown
+1472 Asian farmers stink the continent dry The world is on the precipice of a water crisis as people fight over ever diminishing supplies, experts told the Stockholm Waters Conference. 0 Asian farmers sucking the continent dry The world is on the verge of a water crisis as people fight over ever dwindling supplies, experts told the Stockholm Water Symposium. 3 0 unknown
+1473 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to moseying to a music shop to do so. Online music stores have pris off in the last year, thanks in no small part to Quiche #39;s 2 Log in, rock on GONE are the days of having to buy a music album to get one good song - and of having to traipse to a music shop to do so. Online music stores have taken off in the past year, thanks in no small part to Apple #39;s 3 2 unknown
+1474 Putin Get in Azerbaijan on Background Travels President Vladimir Putins visits to Turkish on Sunday will highlight a melt in relationship between the one-time Cold Krieg foes and concentrating on trading, investing and energies deals, the Reuters news agency reports. 2 Putin Arrives in Turkey on Historic Visit President Vladimir Putins visit to Turkey on Sunday will highlight a thaw in relations between the one-time Cold War foes and focus on trade, investment and energy deals, the Reuters news agency reports. 0 2 unknown
+1475 Fence Rua - 30 Augusta 2004 New York - Capital maggio pack up and vacate this week as the Democratic national convention is to New York and many on Wall St take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 1 Wall Street - 30 August 2004 New York - Investors may pack up and leave this week as the Republican national convention comes to New York and many on Wall Street take vacation, leaving stocks with little direction. 2 1 unknown
+1476 Polar persons #39;will need to coping #39; The quattro million inhabitants of the Siberian will have to shift their routes of liv if heating trend in the zones continue wither, leaders have warned. 0 Polar people #39;will need to adapt #39; The four million inhabitants of the Arctic will have to change their way of life if warming trends in the region continue apace, leaders have warned. 3 0 unknown
+1477 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing labourers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent undertaking Federal Mongolian. 0 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 0 unknown
+1478 For Race is Concerning: Second Covertly Group Set Commence Personals for Humanitarian Spaceflight (SEPARATION.com) SEPARATION.com - SASKATOON, Canadiens -- A second\team of rocketeers contenders for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\undercover funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\launch date for its manned bombs. 0 The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for Human Spaceflight (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - TORONTO, Canada -- A second\team of rocketeers competing for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\privately funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\launch date for its manned rocket. 3 0 unknown
+1479 Ky. Businesses Wins Grant to Study Peptides (HAD) HAS - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+1480 Anticipation Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mickie Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+1481 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Cigarettes (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the beef variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+1482 "Open Cards From British Pirating Indoctrination in Schools The British Minister for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" crusade, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. NAMES has apparently negotiated their end adequately, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of unloading music.The cynicism and audacity of this am to me a little, so I wrote an inaugurated letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's erudite, as I suppose you have to be when writing to federally representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 unknown
+1483 "E-mail scam targets gendarmerie chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraudulent squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 unknown
+1484 Carte fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 unknown
+1485 Grupo to Propose Ny High-Speed Walkie Formulas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies comprise Wichita Appliances Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+1486 Pizza Launches Image Software, Tape Packaging THE MIAMI (Reuters) - Apple Computerized Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began expedition a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphs and unveiled a discount video-editing software packages idiosyncrasies its flagship Conclude Slice Vocations software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 unknown
+1487 Fears for T pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 unknown
+1488 The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for (.com).com -, Canada -- second\ of #; million, a contest\,\ for its. 1 The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for Human Spaceflight (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - TORONTO, Canada -- A second\team of rocketeers competing for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\privately funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\launch date for its manned rocket. 3 1 unknown
+1489 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Peptides () - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+1490 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast (AP) - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+1491 Calif. Aims to Limit () - Southern California's agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 2 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 2 unknown
+1492 "Open Letter Against British Indoctrination in Schools British Department for Education and (DfES) recently launched a ""Music"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. has negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the of music. and audacity of this me little, so I wrote an open letter to the about. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose have when writing to goverment. I find, and to something similar, the thing has happened your area." 1 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 1 unknown
+1493 "the War on Terrorism \\"", self-confessed author of the and Sasser viruses, is\responsible for 70 percent of virus infections in, according to a\ Wednesday by.""\\"" Jaschan custody Germany in by\ had,\. (\.) five,\\.""\\"",, ...\\" 0 "Loosing the War on Terrorism \\""Sven Jaschan, self-confessed author of the Netsky and Sasser viruses, is\responsible for 70 percent of virus infections in 2004, according to a six-month\virus roundup published Wednesday by antivirus company Sophos.""\\""The 18-year-old Jaschan was taken into custody in Germany in May by police who\said he had admitted programming both the Netsky and Sasser worms, something\experts at Microsoft confirmed. (A Microsoft antivirus reward program led to the\teenager's arrest.) During the five months preceding Jaschan's capture, there\were at least 25 variants of Netsky and one of the port-scanning network worm\Sasser.""\\""Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, said it was staggeri ...\\" 3 0 unknown
+1494 : ,, Distribution, and Filters \\FOAF/LOAF and filters a of\ distribution.\\I level higher include/\ distribution FOAF for\.\\(s) identities?\ mean. the\\ ( course\ ).\\ the\ ...\\ 2 FOAFKey: FOAF, PGP, Key Distribution, and Bloom Filters \\FOAF/LOAF and bloom filters have a lot of interesting properties for social\network and whitelist distribution.\\I think we can go one level higher though and include GPG/OpenPGP key\fingerpring distribution in the FOAF file for simple web-of-trust based key\distribution.\\What if we used FOAF and included the PGP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\This could mean a lot. You include the PGP key fingerprints within the FOAF\file of your direct friends and then include a bloom filter of the PGP key\fingerprints of your entire whitelist (the source FOAF file would of course need\to be encrypted ).\\Your whitelist would be populated from the social network as your client\discovered new identit ...\\ 3 2 unknown
+1495 "scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about """" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 unknown
+1496 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the dedicated fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 unknown
+1497 Fears for T e pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken e firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 unknown
+1498 s. Company Wins Grant to Study i (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry i at the i of Louisville won a b to develop a g of producing v peptides, which are k B of amino s, the f blocks of o. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+1499 Prediction Unit Helps k f (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+1500 h. l to Limit Farm-Related g (AP) AP - r California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the o p Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from a cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+1501 "i b Against British y Indoctrination in a The British Department for Education and l (DfES) recently t a ""Music n"" k, with the i intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this l. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our u will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of w n.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it i, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 unknown
+1502 "a p targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its b squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 unknown
+1503 Card k unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card i unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 1 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 1 unknown
+1504 Group to r New y m s LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of l companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new s n standard up to 10 m the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+1505 a Launches l s, T y LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - l n Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began l a new l designed to let users a real-time motion w and a a discount video-editing software k featuring its flagship n Cut Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 unknown
+1506 Dutch Retailer k c to Local w Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free o Shop, a Dutch m retail chain, beat l Computer Inc. to m on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 unknown
+1507 recorded: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 unknown
+1508 Sneaky debit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 unknown
+1509 Future break, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 unknown
+1510 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is louden out on whether a computer can ever insincerely be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 1 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 3 1 unknown
+1511 Oracle abolish Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the veer story abstain place at the same time. 2 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 3 2 unknown
+1512 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal cold on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year private sector agreement with the government. 2 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 3 2 unknown
+1513 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of infamy hold the early Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 0 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 1 0 unknown
+1514 Priceline, Ramada to unmake arise More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement inactiveness of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to unmake arise more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 2 Priceline, Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 3 2 unknown
+1515 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" abolish in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence forfeit the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 0 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 3 0 unknown
+1516 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations prosecute the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; off-line. 0 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 3 0 unknown
+1517 Group to Propose New LOS ANGELES () - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <.O&;, on Thursday said they will propose a new up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+1518 Launches, LOS ANGELES () -.&;.O&; on Tuesday a program users create real-time motion video-editing software Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 unknown
+1519 Dutch Retailer to Local Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new service in Europe's latest battleground for song services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 unknown
+1520 ant colony hits A 100km of ants which has been,, could threaten local insect species. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 unknown
+1521 ", """",, claim." 2 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3 2 unknown
+1522 T. rex's monster to its years. 0 Teenage T. rex's monster growth Tyrannosaurus rex achieved its massive size due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent years. 3 0 unknown
+1523 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior -- irregular lumps beneath the icy of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These masses be rock formations, supported by icy billions of years... 0 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years... 3 0 unknown
+1524 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space -- Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first, as of a set of networking demonstrations. demonstrations way for Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities... 2 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space Agency -- ESAs Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, as part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. The demonstrations pave the way for future Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities... 3 2 unknown
+1525 Rocking the Cradle of When? One evidential clue from the fossil records in Western, these sediments biological or chemical has spawned a. researcher, Nicola, of issues. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 unknown
+1526 Storage, bruise update Earnings per rise compared with a year ago, but company expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 unknown
+1527 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 unknown
+1528 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D Developers get early code for new operating system '. 0 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 0 unknown
+1529 May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies to help and repair. 0 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 0 unknown
+1530 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 unknown
+1531 Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 0 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1 0 unknown
+1532 rules soften Law's -- his body, with huge and an ounce of fat, easy to, arguably in, over. that he's a component, he shut down of much ... 0 Tougher rules won't soften Law's game FOXBOROUGH -- Looking at his ridiculously developed upper body, with huge biceps and hardly an ounce of fat, it's easy to see why Ty Law, arguably the best cornerback in football, chooses physical play over finesse. That's not to imply that he's lacking a finesse component, because he can shut down his side of the field much as Deion Sanders ... 1 0 unknown
+1533 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With weeks enters free agency, Red Sox continue to carefully Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 unknown
+1534 makes David do good. spent his baby,, who. had Fenway,.,, ... 2 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 2 unknown
+1535 They've caught his ;,;,,, and make Bill decision do. 2 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier. 1 2 unknown
+1536 Charge one the AL by beating, 7-1, home runs Hafner Victor. 0 Indians Mount Charge The Cleveland Indians pulled within one game of the AL Central lead by beating the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, Saturday night with home runs by Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez. 1 0 unknown
+1537 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams ( Press) - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 unknown
+1538 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say () - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 2 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 2 unknown
+1539 Echo Throughout, - and rattled through the city of as U.S. in vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended the this... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 unknown
+1540 "Frail Celebrates Mass, - A Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand, many in wheelchairs, a to the Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. point said """" while through his homily in..." 1 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0 1 unknown
+1541 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 unknown
+1542 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs () - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 unknown
+1543 Can Anywhere in () - A senior official and the United States would not dare attack it could strike back anywhere in with its latest , reported. 3 Iran Warns Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian military official said Sunday Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest missiles, news agencies reported. 0 3 unknown
+1544 Dispatched to Calm Violence, - intervened in latest outbreak of fighting between, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and airplanes to retake an air contested in the, officials Sunday... 1 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0 1 unknown
+1545 () - into a,. 3 Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP) AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0. 1 3 unknown
+1546 Vie for Back-To-School (Reuters) Reuters - are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 0 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 0 unknown
+1547 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 2 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 2 unknown
+1548 Spam suspension.com shares (FT.) FT. - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading Chinese internet, fell more than cent on Friday network a on messaging because of customers sent. 0 Spam suspension hits Sohu.com shares (FT.com) FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese internet portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest mobile phone network operator imposed a one-year suspension on its multimedia messaging services because of customers being sent spam. 3 0 unknown
+1549 () - in the run in, the a victory.. 3 Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP) AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race. 1 3 unknown
+1550 of After (AP) AP -.. the. night sore. 3 Drew Out of Braves' Lineup After Injury (AP) AP - Outfielder J.D. Drew missed the Atlanta Braves' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night with a sore right quadriceps. 1 3 unknown
+1551 Venezuelans Polls, Voting Extended , Venezuela () - in huge numbers on Sunday in a referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 unknown
+1552 Dell Exits China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 unknown
+1553 Also Operated in U.S. - Media () - on Monday accused a arrested for for of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 3 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 3 unknown
+1554 Another Major Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S.. 0 Another Major Non-Factor Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S. Open. 1 0 unknown
+1555 US fighter squadron to be in South Korea next month (AFP) - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 2 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 2 unknown
+1556 Back to End NEW YORK (Reuters) - struck 14 8 1/ help the end a with a New York National. 2 Johnson Back to His Best as D-Backs End Streak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in 8 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the host New York Mets in the National League Sunday. 1 2 unknown
+1557 Restive eases curfew after rounding up () - A in the of the was eased but sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's, officials and said. 1 Restive Maldives eases curfew after rounding up dissidents (AFP) AFP - A curfew in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's riots, officials and residents said. 0 1 unknown
+1558 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com). - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 2 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 2 unknown
+1559 Dollar Briefly Hits Low Vs () - dollar to four-week low against euro on Monday before rising slightly on , steep prices and weak.. continued to fan worries about the health the world's largest economy. 0 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 0 unknown
+1560 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 2 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 2 unknown
+1561 Urge to of, - at Conference called radical to his U.S. and and pull his of a holy in... 1 Delegates Urge Cleric to Pull Out of Najaf BAGHDAD, Iraq - Delegates at Iraq's National Conference called on radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to abandon his uprising against U.S. and Iraqi troops and pull his fighters out of a holy shrine in Najaf... 0 1 unknown
+1562 () -.S. , though . 3 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 3 unknown
+1563 Dollar Rises Euro on NEW () - dollar extended against the euro on Monday after a.. showed a rise to the current account for month. 0 Dollar Rises Vs Euro on Asset Flows Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended gains against the euro on Monday after a report on flows into U.S. assets showed enough of a rise in foreign investments to offset the current account gap for the month. 2 0 unknown
+1564 Adds, to Ryder ( Network) -.. Ryder captain's. 2 Sutton Adds Haas, Cink to Ryder Cup Team MILWAUKEE (Sports Network) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton finalized his team on Monday when he announced the selections of Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as his captain's picks. 1 2 unknown
+1565 Haas and Cink for Cup Cink captain's a.S. to regain the cup. 0 Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month. 1 0 unknown
+1566 Natalie Wins () - Natalie., to swim, 1 minute,..,,:.. France:.. 0 Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (AP) AP - American Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88. 1 0 unknown
+1567 for CRM () - (Nasdaq:) revamped its CRM applications 11i. its sales, marketing, management and e-commerce application. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 unknown
+1568 "launches appeal for () - The United launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood ""grave"" shortages after two-thirds of, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 2 "UN launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit Bangladesh (AFP) AFP - The United Nations launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ""grave"" food shortages after two-thirds of Bangladesh was submerged, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 0 2 unknown
+1569 Indian state rolls out wireless Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks part initiative to divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 unknown
+1570 Hurricane Survivors Wait for, Gas PUNTA GORDA,. - rescue teams, insurance and National Guard troops scattered across Florida to help of Hurricane and deliver water and of... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 unknown
+1571 Jackson Off With Prosecutor,. - Fans Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 unknown
+1572 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian) - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 unknown
+1573 China's Red Flag Linux to on enterprise Red Flag Software., the company China's leading Linux distribution, to focus its operating system and,. 2 China's Red Flag Linux to focus on enterprise Red Flag Software Co., the company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, plans to focus more on its server operating system and enterprise customers, the company's acting president said. 3 2 unknown
+1574 Spies Two () -, agency said. 0 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP) AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 3 0 unknown
+1575 line of AIDS in northwest as broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 unknown
+1576 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits () - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the administration's limits on funding for stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 unknown
+1577 of Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors the case, to star's lawyers jurors sex. 0 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 0 unknown
+1578 Still On, China Tells Downer () Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North nuclear and\ meeting has,\ Alexander on. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 unknown
+1579 expect 300-pound, who -. 0 Griffin to Anchor D-Line The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line. 1 0 unknown
+1580 Last in North Korea to tell story () - The last surviving to North Korea wants to tell story to a human the which he is vilified, film-makers said. 3 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 3 unknown
+1581 : Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 unknown
+1582 Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) - Democratic challenger John\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 unknown
+1583 Crowds at Volleyball Rock the () - At the beach, the 2004 Olympics is a, foot-stomping. 0 Capacity Crowds at Beach Volleyball Rock the Joint ATHENS (Reuters) - At the beach volleyball, the 2004 Olympics is a sell-out, foot-stomping success. 1 0 unknown
+1584 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/ LONDON () - dollar held near week's four-week low against with awaiting German and.S. inflation numbers. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 unknown
+1585 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo as in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 unknown
+1586 Jailing of in 'politically motivated' () - China of jailing one of their members on trumped-up charges in a bid to disgrace a has been feuding with for seven years. 3 Jailing of HK democrat in China 'politically motivated' (AFP) AFP - Hong Kong democrats accused China of jailing one of their members on trumped-up prostitution charges in a bid to disgrace a political movement Beijing has been feuding with for seven years. 0 3 unknown
+1587 Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares. 17 percent Monday after the discount reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 unknown
+1588 Fischer's Fiancee: Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former champion Bobby announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+1589 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 unknown
+1590 "Consumers Would Pay In Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of. < face=""verdana, Sans Serif,arial,helvetica""=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington</B></>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 unknown
+1591 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire Western (Reuters) - The United States has cease-fire between renegade leader and the the western province, to said. 2 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 2 unknown
+1592 Sneaky Card Tactics Keep an eye on your card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 unknown
+1593 Intel Delays Launch of In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said be offering a chip TVs by the end of 2004 it had announced earlier this. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 unknown
+1594 pessimism grows (/) - are,, according to. 3 Fund pessimism grows NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Money managers are growing more pessimistic about the economy, corporate profits and US stock market returns, according to a monthly survey by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. 2 3 unknown
+1595 Kederis proclaims innocence champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection.; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 unknown
+1596 doesn #39;t any extra pressure following scandal, (AP) - #39; under any extra pressure in aftermath of a #;. 0 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 0 unknown
+1597 Injured miss England, () - of #;,. 0 Injured Heskey to miss England friendly NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - Striker Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday #39;s friendly against Ukraine because of a tight hamstring, the Football Association said Tuesday. 1 0 unknown
+1598 "Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW () - Inc. <A HREF=""://www...com/.aspx?=SPLS.O=///"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on reported a 39 percent in, raised its forecast and said plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 unknown
+1599 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching,, Aug. 17 A delegation of was delayed for security reasons today but still to visit to try to convince a and his to evacuate a shrine the end ... 1 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 1 unknown
+1600 , WASHINGTON () - U.S. in July for time in eight months as a run up in costs reversed, government a report suggested a of is. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 unknown
+1601 history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of #39; ruling family became the first ever from the United Arab Emirates. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 unknown
+1602 Home Likes,, Home (: - -), and. 3 Home Depot Likes High Oil Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. 2 3 unknown
+1603 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+1604 Surviving Biotech's Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 unknown
+1605 Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking he on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North to quot; is. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 unknown
+1606 Banned from - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 Torri will miss the Athens after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 0 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 0 unknown
+1607 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW - Stocks for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 unknown
+1608 , Tanimoto win golds Ilias of Greece the home crowd, beating Roman of Ukraine to win in 81-kilogram. 0 Iliadis, Tanimoto win judo golds Ilias Iliadis of Greece thrilled the home crowd Tuesday, beating Roman Gontyuk of Ukraine to win the gold medal in the 81-kilogram class. 1 0 unknown
+1609 to restore order to but for () - will take the lead restoring order to its but the support of and, Foreign said. 2 Sudan vows to restore order to Darfur but calls for African peacekeepers (AFP) AFP - Sudan will take the lead in restoring order to its rebellious Darfur region but needs the support of African peacekeepers and humanitarian aid, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said. 0 2 unknown
+1610 TGn Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the #39;s consideration. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 unknown
+1611 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, companies have the ability to their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 unknown
+1612 have lots to replace but are brimming with There are remarkable between the 2004 State and those that the national just two years ago. 3 Buckeyes have lots to replace but are brimming with optimism There are remarkable similarities between the 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes and those that won the national championship just two years ago. 1 3 unknown
+1613 to lineup The IBM also higher and new virtualization allow to run multiple operating systems on. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 unknown
+1614 Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare the? #; I asked salesman. #145; is a, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The readout is kind dim, #146; said. #146; life is a, #146; he. #145;I understand it #;t play, #146; I said. #145;, #; said. #; 1 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 1 unknown
+1615 Women stumble to -- The mistakes were so minor. #39; foot scraping the lower of the bars. #39; tumbling pass that here instead of there. Bhardwaj #39; slight on the. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 unknown
+1616 Notable quotes Tuesday at the quot;It hurt like hell. I could see () coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 2 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 2 unknown
+1617 AMD Ships Chips It #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) (nm) chips are expected to make in the pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 unknown
+1618 charges 8 in terror plot to alert in, AUGUST: charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking buildings that the focus of security scares this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 unknown
+1619 IBM Seeks Claims Dismissed () - (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by Group. a filed in.. district court, argues its System placed. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 unknown
+1620 : Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 unknown
+1621 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all in Athens. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+1622 barely, but not all #; Now in has a huge sigh relief, let #;s not get carried away. 3 Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. 1 3 unknown
+1623 -- The #; off a,. ;,;. ; #;.; ... 3 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 3 unknown
+1624 delegation leaves fighting continues, - A national conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the holy of appeared to have failed Tuesday. 1 Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+1625 president calls for international conference on South TBILISI, President Mikhail to world Tuesday to an international conference on the in breakaway South Ossetia, of threaten ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 unknown
+1626 , resumes in breakaway Georgian region () - Georgian and South Ossetian overnight accused each other of trying the other in breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian were reported to. 3 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 3 unknown
+1627 , placed on 15-day list BOSTON -- another busy on the medical front Red, as a series moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #;s against Blue. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 unknown
+1628 Trips Up Campaign () - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 2 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 2 unknown
+1629 Former (AP) AP -., coach led to,, school officials said. 83. 3 Former Florida Swimming Coach Dies at 83 (AP) AP - William H. Harlan, the retired University of Florida swimming coach who led the Gators to eight conference titles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 83. 1 3 unknown
+1630 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against THENS, Aug. - Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 unknown
+1631 Schrder Russian Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 unknown
+1632 Leads Past () - hit run-scoring double off Monster game, the a 5-4 win. 3 Cabrera Leads Red Sox Past Blue Jays 5-4 (AP) AP - Orlando Cabrera hit a run-scoring double off the Green Monster in the ninth inning on reliever Justin Speier's second pitch of the game, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. 1 3 unknown
+1633 United Arab Emirates shooter secures nation #39;s first gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum the first-ever for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold in men #39; double trap shooting on Tuesday in. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+1634 Sharon 1,000 homes West Bank announced plans 1, houses in the yesterday, the expansion of the. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 unknown
+1635 So. Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 0 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 0 unknown
+1636 Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 unknown
+1637 China Sighs in Relief as High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its Ming dwarfed New Zealand to nearer to their goal of reaching. 0 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 0 unknown
+1638 OK new homes in West A leaked plan to 1,000 new in the West yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 unknown
+1639 accuses of terror plot - police terrorist yesterday to commit murder use radioactive materials, toxic gases, or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 2 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 2 unknown
+1640 5 in at #39;s, the. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 1 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 1 unknown
+1641 Zambrano; So Are,. - Zambrano came radical movement, in his and his. 0 Zambrano Out Early; So Are Mets ENVER, Aug. 17 - Victor Zambrano came to the Mets with radical movement on his pitches, fixable flaws in his delivery and a curious sore spot lingering around his right elbow. 1 0 unknown
+1642 Dollar, Offers Little () - dollar moved in ranges Wednesday as most off U.S. inflation and view.. . 0 Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates. 2 0 unknown
+1643 St. Louis Cardinals Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning ... 0 St. Louis Cardinals News Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning for a ... 1 0 unknown
+1644 Greek arrive at hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou arrived at Athens hotel an International () hearing, angered ... 0 Greek sprinters arrive at IOC hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hotel for an International Olympic Committee (IOC) hearing into their missed doped tests, a saga that has shamed and angered the Olympic host ... 1 0 unknown
+1645 the sinks --. 2 Flop in the ninth inning sinks Jays BOSTON -- The Toronto Blue Jays have had worse hitting games this season against lesser pitchers than Pedro Martinez. 1 2 unknown
+1646 Fresh Fighting Short-Lived Deal clashes in South, which resulted in of two Georgian, late on August 17, after the South Ossetian and officials. Tbilisi that ... 1 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 1 unknown
+1647 Hamm hopes to get on a roll Paul Hamm takes another shot at history, try to become the first American win the Olympic men's in gymnastics. 0 Hamm hopes to get on a roll Paul Hamm takes another shot at history tonight, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olympic men's all-around in gymnastics. 1 0 unknown
+1648 Promises Security for (Reuters) -\promised greater security when they go to in the\ first ever democratic election during an\day on Wednesday. 2 Karzai Promises Afghans Security for Election (Reuters) Reuters - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai\promised Afghans greater security when they go to vote in the\country's first ever democratic election during an independence\day speech on Wednesday. 0 2 unknown
+1649 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - a that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per... 2 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share... 0 2 unknown
+1650 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 3 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 3 unknown
+1651 Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - surged to a new high of \$47 a on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 unknown
+1652 Greek quit to end scandal (Reuters) - Greece #39; two top have pulled out of the Athens and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests #39; to their birthplace. 3 Greek sprinters quit to end Games scandal ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two top athletes have pulled out of the Athens Olympics and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests that has tarnished the Games #39; return to their birthplace. 1 3 unknown
+1653 Kills 5 in Attempt to () - A senior an attempt in the Wednesday but at least five other killed in the that through his home. 1 Israel Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hamas Man GAZA (Reuters) - A senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaza Strip Wednesday but at least five other Palestinians were killed in the explosion that tore through his home. 0 1 unknown
+1654 win 6th straight, but is -- the doubleheader go, to.. 0 Giants win 6th straight, but Schmidt is injured SAN FRANCISCO -- With the first doubleheader at SBC Park set to go off, today already stood to be a long workday for the Giants. It will come on the heels of an even longer night. 1 0 unknown
+1655 SEC may put end to pro quo (.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to companies from funneling stock to firms that agree to promote their to investors. 3 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 3 unknown
+1656 Real targets with price cut has kicked off what it claims is the biggest music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s Music Store can be for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 2 Real targets iPod with download price cut RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 3 2 unknown
+1657 "Free, in , () - freed two they had "" of"" more than five, they wanted to rebuild in talks with the." 2 "Philippine Rebels Free Troops, Talks in Doubt PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communist rebels freed Wednesday two soldiers they had held as ""prisoners of war"" for more than five months, saying they wanted to rebuild confidence in peace talks with the government." 0 2 unknown
+1658 Terror Suspects Make First Appearance () - terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a security prison. 3 British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison. 0 3 unknown
+1659 UPDATE: China Mobile Net Up 7.8 Subscriber HONG KONG ( Jones)--China (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39; biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 3 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 2 3 unknown
+1660 "Says Inquiry NEW YORK (Reuters) - Co. <A=""://www.../.?=.=///"">.&;/> the U.S. an ." 0 "Monsanto Says Justice Dept Closes Inquiry NEW YORK (Reuters) - Monsanto Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MON.N</A> on Wednesday said the U.S. Justice Department has closed an inquiry into potential antitrust issues regarding a key ingredient used in its Roundup herbicide." 2 0 unknown
+1661 Communications forms committee to advise on Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has a special committee of independent to Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to the company in a \$8 stock. 3 Cox Communications forms committee to advise on buyout Cox Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider Cox Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to take the company private in a \$8 billion stock buyout. 2 3 unknown
+1662 women make brief Olympic debut Afghan women made a debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as judo was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the middleweight. 0 Afghan women make brief Olympic debut Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as 18-year-old judo wildcard Friba Razayee was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the under-70kg middleweight. 1 0 unknown
+1663 North efforts in peril THE effort to end the North nuclear crisis appears at risk of unravelling, despite Alexander Downer #39;s mission to the state. 3 North Korea peace efforts in peril THE international effort to end the North Korean nuclear crisis appears at risk of unravelling, despite Foreign Minister Alexander Downer #39;s high-profile mission to the secretive Stalinist state. 0 3 unknown
+1664 10 features for a perfect There are some great browsers out there. But to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are projects out there to more useful for some purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't if these people up with a standardised set of nice features like? lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll. 2 10 features for a perfect browser There are some great browsers out there. But they all seem to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it hard for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are some projects out there to make browsers more useful for some specialised purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't it be great if these people could come up with a standardised set of nice features like these? A lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll bet none have them all. 3 2 unknown
+1665 Test are a fingerprint digitally. 0 Cops Test Handheld Fingerprint Reader Several Minnesota police departments are field testing a handheld device that scans a suspect's fingerprint and digitally checks it against Minnesota's criminal history and fingerprint database. 3 0 unknown
+1666 Ross Profit 40 Percent (AP) AP - Ross Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand. 3 Ross Stores Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP) AP - Discount retailer Ross Stores Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand. 2 3 unknown
+1667 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39; just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 1 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 3 1 unknown
+1668 on the roads leaves, The was largely cut off from the rest of the country on after threatened to attack any vehicles traveling on main roads, in a virtual of to press their demands for the of ... 1 Rebel threat on the roads leaves Katmandu isolated KATMANDU, Nepal The Nepali capital was largely cut off from the rest of the country on Wednesday after Maoist rebels threatened to attack any vehicles traveling on main roads, in a virtual blockade of Katmandu to press their demands for the release of ... 0 1 unknown
+1669 Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: (Canadian) - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 2 Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: StatsCan (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 0 2 unknown
+1670 Sun postpones September show Sun. has decided to postpone its September 2004 San Francisco, and is contemplating merging the its 2005 developer conference, for 2005. 2 Sun postpones September user show Sun Microsystems Inc. has decided to postpone its September SunNetwork 2004 San Francisco user conference, and is contemplating merging the event with its JavaOne 2005 developer conference, scheduled for the end of June 2005. 3 2 unknown
+1671 Olympics: Emotional Moorsel defends time trial title : Dutch cycling great Moorsel emotionally her Olympic time trial gold medal. 0 Olympics: Emotional Zijlaard-van Moorsel defends time trial title ATHENS : Dutch cycling great Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel emotionally defended her Olympic time trial gold medal here. 1 0 unknown
+1672 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that up into one solution all of their BI tools., more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 2 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 3 2 unknown
+1673 cyclist Olympic gold Cyclist Leontien Moorsel won the first gold medal for the Netherlands at the Olympic Games. 0 Dutch cyclist defends Olympic gold AMSTERDAM Cyclist Leontien Zijlaard-Van Moorsel won the first gold medal for the Netherlands at the Athens Olympic Games on Wednesday. 1 0 unknown
+1674 ; () -., the.S., on Tuesday a profit to cost, but . 1 Kroger's Profit Up; Price Cuts Weigh NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co., the top U.S. grocer, on Tuesday posted a 29 percent rise in quarterly profit due to cost controls, but price cuts to lure shoppers caused earnings to miss Wall Street estimates and shares fell. 2 1 unknown
+1675 Major League Soccer's two teams, Real Salt Lake and Club Deportivo Chivas USA, will the the season. 0 Expanding West Major League Soccer's two expansion teams, Real Salt Lake and Club Deportivo Chivas USA, will join the Western Conference for the 2005 season. 1 0 unknown
+1676 Activate From Injured List (AP) AP - The center from the injured. 3 Pacers Activate Foster From Injured List (AP) AP - The Indiana Pacers activated center Jeff Foster from the injured list Tuesday. 1 3 unknown
+1677 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year sector agreement with the. 2 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 3 2 unknown
+1678 Airlines Agree to Flights at Chicago CHICAGO (Reuters) -.. have to limit flights into Chicago's International Airport to per hour between a.. and 8.. an effort to slowed U.S. system, officials. 3 Airlines Agree to Cut Flights at Chicago O'Hare CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airlines have agreed to limit flights into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to 88 arrivals per hour between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in an effort to cut congestion that has slowed the whole U.S. aviation system, federal officials said on Wednesday. 2 3 unknown
+1679 Russia ready to contribute to of South: MOSCOW, Aug. 18 () -- Russian President Vladimir said Wednesday that Russia is ready to contribute to a of between Georgia and its province of South Ossetia. 2 Russia ready to contribute to settlement of South Ossetia conflict: Putin MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to contribute to a settlement of conflict between Georgia and its separatist province of South Ossetia. 0 2 unknown
+1680 confident of solution Six months plans return the, #39; essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia -- off its 2 NASA confident of debris solution Six months before NASA plans to return the shuttle to space, officials think they #39;ve essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia in 2003 -- debris coming off its fuel 3 2 unknown
+1681 Police Police in #39;s,, used gas to up a held the. 2 Burundi Police Forcibly Disperse Tutsi Protest Police in Burundi #39;s capital, Bujumbura, used tear gas to break up a demonstration Wednesday held to protest the massacre of Congolese Tutsi refugees. 0 2 unknown
+1682 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of released the latest Veterans ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 0 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 1 0 unknown
+1683 maker in patent Cornice blasts Seagate's over for tiny hard drives in gadgets. 2 Drive maker files counterclaims in patent suit Cornice blasts Seagate's suit over patents for tiny hard drives used in portable gadgets. 3 2 unknown
+1684 moves software into CHICAGO -() has moved its Active Counter Measures network software into tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an at the World conference here in Wednesday. 2 HP moves network scanning software into beta CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) has moved its Active Counter Measures network security software into beta tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an HP executive said at the HP World conference here in Chicago Wednesday. 3 2 unknown
+1685 announces major overhaul staff () - OTTAWA () - announced a major overhaul of senior staff Wednesday, with several close confidants and one ex-cabinet minister handed major roles Prime Office in a. 2 Martin announces major overhaul of key staff in Prime Minister's Office (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Paul Martin announced a major overhaul of his senior staff Wednesday, with several close confidants and one ex-cabinet minister handed major roles in the Prime Minister's Office in a post-election shakeup. 0 2 unknown
+1686 assails withdrawal plan (AFP) - Democratic White hopeful Senator John that President George W. plan to withdraw 70, from Europe and Asia would the war on terrorism and North Korea. 2 Kerry assails Bush troop withdrawal plan (AFP) AFP - Democratic White House hopeful Senator John Kerry warned that President George W. Bush's plan to withdraw 70,000 troops from Europe and Asia would hinder the war on terrorism and embolden North Korea. 0 2 unknown
+1687 "Medtronic Rise () -. <=""://.../.?=.=///"">.&;/> rose for that and used to ." 3 "Medtronic Quarterly Earnings Rise CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose amid brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine." 2 3 unknown
+1688 Airlines Agree to at Federal officials plans to temporarily cut 37 flights operating at Chicago's International Airport help reduce the problems that ripple the country. 0 Airlines Agree to Cuts at O'Hare Federal officials today announced plans to temporarily cut 37 flights operating at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to help reduce the delay problems that ripple across the country. 2 0 unknown
+1689 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 2 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW YORK - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 0 2 unknown
+1690 in Athens Netherlands wipes a tear the #39;s Vouliagmeni Centre in Athens. 0 Today in Athens Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel of the Netherlands wipes a tear after winning the gold medal in the women #39;s road cycling individual time trial at the Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre in Athens on Wednesday. 1 0 unknown
+1691 "Medtronic Net Up () -. &;=""://www.../.?=.=///"">.&;/> rose on ." 3 "Medtronic Quarterly Net Up CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine." 2 3 unknown
+1692 () - #; their six days with enforcers. 0 Greek sprinters quit Games ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s top two sprinters have quit the Olympic Games after submitting their country to six days of embarrassment in a hide-and-seek contest with anti-doping enforcers. 1 0 unknown
+1693 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 0 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school performance HealthDayNews -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 3 0 unknown
+1694 NetRatings broadband users a majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A US home Internet users now have, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. 2 NetRatings survey shows broadband users now a majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. 3 2 unknown
+1695 .S. 50 Militia () - U.S. more 50 militiamen Wednesday in a significant into a that is a for, the. 1 U.S. Forces Kill 50 Sadr Militia in Baghdad Suburb BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. forces killed more than 50 Shi'ite militiamen on Wednesday in a significant advance into a Baghdad suburb that is a powerbase for radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the military said. 0 1 unknown
+1696 Deal () -, ahead the. 2 Owners Seek Best Ballpark Deal for Expos (AP) AP - Trying to get the best possible ballpark deal for the Montreal Expos, major league baseball instructed its lawyers to press ahead with negotiations involving four of the areas bidding for the team. 1 2 unknown
+1697 Crowd Greek Beach; U.S. Duo Ousted (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top beach to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next. 0 Crowd Inspires Greek Beach Volleyballers; U.S. Duo Ousted ATHENS (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top women's beach volleyball team to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next round. 1 0 unknown
+1698 Captain Warns of #39;s Threat Gareth Southgate has warned Barclays to be Middlesbroughs Mark and Jimmy Hasselbaink. 2 Boro Captain Warns of Duo #39;s Threat Gareth Southgate has warned Barclays Premiership defences to be wary of Middlesbroughs back-to-form strikers Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. 1 2 unknown
+1699 Hamilton Wins Cycling Trial,. Hamilton bruises his back, souvenirs of gone terribly wrong. 0 Hamilton Wins Cycling Time Trial Event THENS, Aug. 18 Tyler Hamilton had bruises splotched all over his back, painful souvenirs of a Tour de France gone terribly wrong. 1 0 unknown
+1700 Record 5 Million () Reuters - have over\5 million in Alaska as of Tuesday, officials\said, a changes in\ and the the. 0 Alaska Wildfires Grow to Record 5 Million Acres (Reuters) Reuters - Wildfires have scorched over\5 million acres in Alaska as of Tuesday, forestry officials\said, a new record that signals possible changes in climate\conditions and the composition of the vast forests. 3 0 unknown
+1701 #39; total sudden turn for better #39; in the made dramatic and unexpected a and medals. were guaranteed at least silver #39;. 0 Britain #39;s Olympic medal total takes sudden turn for the better Great Britain #39;s performances in the Olympic Games made a dramatic and unexpected improvement yesterday as they won a silver and three bronze medals. They were also guaranteed at least a silver medal in badminton #39;s mixed doubles. 1 0 unknown
+1702 faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions TBILISI, Georgia The conflicts in Georgia from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to South Ossetia and of their autonomous status during the, of Russia was quoted as saying on ... 1 Putin faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions TBILISI, Georgia The separatist conflicts in Georgia resulted from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to strip South Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous status during the Soviet collapse, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was quoted as saying on ... 0 1 unknown
+1703 Avalanche Sign to (AP) AP - Avalanche of,, #;. 3 Avalanche Sign Damphousse to One-Year Deal (AP) AP - The Colorado Avalanche prepared for the potential loss of several key front-line players, signing former San Jose Sharks captain Vincent Damphousse to a one-year, #36;2 million contract Wednesday. 1 3 unknown
+1704 Government gives partial to Bangla tour The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian #39;s tour of for the first beginning on Thursday its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the perception 0 Government gives partial clearance to Bangla tour The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian cricket team #39;s tour of Bangladesh for the first Test match beginning on Thursday but its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the threat perception 1 0 unknown
+1705 Brace Helps Boro Win After a spell without scoring, Mark goals as beat. Boro ahead when took, brought it under and over keeper David James. 0 Viduka Brace Helps Boro To Win After a spell without scoring, Mark Viduka grabbed two goals as Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 3-2. Boro went ahead when Viduka took Stewart Downings pass, brought it sweetly under control and chipped it over onrushing City keeper David James. 1 0 unknown
+1706 UPDATE 1-J;J in talks to Guidant - sources care and maker Johnson ; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in negotiations to acquire Guidant. 1 UPDATE 1-J amp;J in talks to buy Guidant - sources Health care and consumer products maker Johnson amp; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in negotiations to acquire medical-device maker Guidant Corp. 2 1 unknown
+1707 shrugs British debacle Australian returned to the black in the first half of the year with net of A\$378m (150m) after a disastrous foray into Britain pushed it A\$2.16 billion into the year. 0 AMP shrugs off British debacle Australian insurer AMP returned to the black in the first half of the year with net profits of A\$378m (150m) after a disastrous foray into Britain pushed it A\$2.16 billion into the red last year. 2 0 unknown
+1708 Lloyds TSB cashes in on Lloyds TSB is gearing up to roll out one of the largest networks in Europe, a 500m 70,000 phone infrastructure linking all the bank #39;s branches and cash points. 2 Lloyds TSB cashes in on VoIP Lloyds TSB is gearing up to roll out one of the largest converged networks in Europe, a 500m 70,000 phone VoIP infrastructure linking all the bank #39;s branches and cash points. 3 2 unknown
+1709 athletics appoint psychologist for Olympics British sports psychologist David Collins as Director to produce winners at the Beijing Olympics. 0 British athletics appoint psychologist for 2008 Olympics British athletics chiefs have appointed sports psychologist David Collins as Performance Director to produce medal winners at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 1 0 unknown
+1710 Daily -, 19, () - night #39; to shine, as he gold #39;. Will Thursday produce a sweep for? ... 2 Olympic Daily Preview - Thursday, August 19 Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Wednesday night it was Paul Hamm #39;s turn to shine for the United States, as he won the gold medal in the men #39;s all-around competition. Will Thursday produce a sweep for the US at the Olympics? ... 1 2 unknown
+1711 urges reforms to his #39;mistakes #39;, the, a of under his urged reforms to end corruption. 2 Arafat urges reforms to rectify his #39;mistakes #39; YASSER Arafat, the Palestinian president, made a rare acknowledgement of mistakes under his rule yesterday and urged reforms to end corruption. 0 2 unknown
+1712 Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 3 Selling Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 2 3 unknown
+1713 Brazil beats Haiti in game boys from beat #; team in a goodwill game. The game was of President Lula, who was in the match. 0 Brazil beats Haiti in goodwill soccer game The boys from Brazil beat Haiti #39;s national soccer team Wednesday in a friendly goodwill game 6-0. The game was the brainchild of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was on hand in the Haitian capital for the historical match. 1 0 unknown
+1714 Credit Suisse Credit Suisse to its Suisse First with of #39; many as 300. 0 Credit Suisse to merge CSFB unit into parent Credit Suisse Group announced plans to merge its Credit Suisse First Boston Securities unit with the rest of the company #39;s operations and cut as many as 300 jobs. 2 0 unknown
+1715 Season Remains Sluggish (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. have kept a tight grip\on their wallets this season with indices on Tuesday\showing sluggish in the second week of the season. 1 Holiday-Shopping Season Remains Sluggish (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. shoppers have kept a tight grip\on their wallets this holiday season with indices on Tuesday\showing sluggish sales in the second week of the season. 2 1 unknown
+1716 to begin second of Vietnamese Montagnards () - The second major of Montagnards who to remote jungles after April will begin at the weekend. 1 UN to begin second airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards (AFP) AFP - The second major airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards who fled to Cambodia's remote jungles after April anti-government protests will begin at the weekend. 0 1 unknown
+1717 Tennis: Roddick and Williams ousted Shell-shocked Andy Roddick and joined #39; top seed Roger Federer the #39;. 0 Tennis: Roddick and Williams ousted ATHENS Shell-shocked Americans Andy Roddick and Venus Williams joined already-beaten men #39;s top seed Roger Federer in the favourites #39;exodus from the Olympic tennis tournament on Wednesday. 1 0 unknown
+1718 Insurer hurricane estimate Hurricane Charley, the worst to hit the US in over a decade, will cost just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 0 Insurer lowers hurricane estimate Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the US in over a decade, will cost insurers just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 2 0 unknown
+1719 Seeks Talks to of Capital () - The fear attack kept most vehicles off leading to capital for a second day on Thursday as authorities sought talks to end a called by . 2 Nepal Seeks Talks to End Rebel Blockade of Capital KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The fear of attack kept most vehicles off roads leading to Nepal's capital for a second day on Thursday as authorities sought talks to end a siege called by Maoist insurgents. 0 2 unknown
+1720 , and plate, a. 2 Braves 6, Padres 5 Andruw Jones hit a two-run homer off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves threw out the potential tying run at the plate for the final out Wednesday night, preserving a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the San Diego Padres. 1 2 unknown
+1721 Scandal won #39;t go away -- It was telling yesterday that the majority of the dozens of journalists who asked questions and attended a news conference into a scandal were mostly Canadian. Question after question came from Canadians. We were all there, I think, ... 0 Scandal won #39;t go away ATHENS -- It was telling yesterday that the majority of the dozens of journalists who asked questions and attended a news conference into a Greek doping scandal were mostly Canadian. Question after question came from Canadians. We were all there, I think, ... 1 0 unknown
+1722 Hundreds laid off Fleet of Corp. laid off hundreds of at Fleet bank across the as the North bank to its brand ... 0 Hundreds laid off at Fleet offices Bank of America Corp. yesterday laid off hundreds of workers at Fleet bank branches across the Northeast as the North Carolina bank began to implement its brand of ... 2 0 unknown
+1723 : (TechWeb) - from, explains why EMC earnings or,. 2 NetApp CEO: No Storage Spending Shortfall (TechWeb) TechWeb - Customers are decoupling storage from server purchases, which explains why EMC and NetApp earnings were up and why Sun and HP were flat or down, Warmenhoven says. 3 2 unknown
+1724 Justices to debate mail-order Being freelance critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct from out-of-state 3 Justices to debate mail-order wine Being freelance wine critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state 2 3 unknown
+1725 Cubit As.. () - coordinator Cubit head. 3 Stanford's Cubit Hired As W. Mich. Coach (AP) AP - Stanford offensive coordinator Bill Cubit was hired Tuesday as head coach at Western Michigan. 1 3 unknown
+1726 A shot the arm for all, -- A idea, the shot the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new. 3 A shot in the arm for all OLYMPIA, Greece -- A brilliant idea, taking the shot put back to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new again. 1 3 unknown
+1727 found near #39;s villa (left) goes for a walk with Tony and his wife Cherie at #39;s, Monday. AP ... 1 Bomb found near Berlusconi #39;s villa Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi (left) goes for a walk with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair at Berlusconi #39;s villa, Monday. AP ... 0 1 unknown
+1728 Wait, Google Set for NEW () - Shares Google Inc. will make their stock market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates, \$1.67 billion. 3 After Wait, Google Set for Market Debut NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. will make their Nasdaq stock market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates, raising \$1.67 billion. 2 3 unknown
+1729 #39; LOS -, after. 2 Harris #39; three-run double in ninth sinks Gagne LOS ANGELES - Paul Lo Duca never got to moonwalk to home plate, though he did skip gleefully to the dugout moments after facing former batterymate Eric Gagne for the first time. 1 2 unknown
+1730 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance The back of his shirt told the story night at the Peristeri Boxing Hall. 0 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance The back of his shirt told the story last night at the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall. 1 0 unknown
+1731 ":, beat other brands () - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Computer.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- music service registered 20 percent what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 2 "Survey: Napster, iTunes beat other download brands (MacCentral) MacCentral - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service registered 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 3 2 unknown
+1732 says record not enough Australia #; carrier Airways has reported record oil prices threatened, increasing the chance of hike in ticket price to fuel. 0 Qantas says record profit not big enough Australia #39;s flagship carrier Qantas Airways has reported a record annual net profit but warned oil prices threatened its performance, increasing the chance of a hike in ticket price surcharges to offset its fuel bill. 2 0 unknown
+1733 , chains reach agreement,., Aid. 0 State, drug chains reach agreement The state of Maine, Rite Aid Corp., and Community Pharmacy LP have agreed to a consent decree placing conditions on the sale of five Community Pharmacy stores to Rite Aid. 2 0 unknown
+1734 Most US homes have connections While the total number of home users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the are at a rapid pace, according to Ryan, senior director of analysis at the measurement company. 2 Most US homes have broadband connections While the total number of home internet users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the internet are adopting broadband at a rapid pace, according to Marc Ryan, senior director of analysis at the audience measurement company. 3 2 unknown
+1735 could or. 1 Bluetooth flying bot creates buzz The latest tiny flying robot that could help in search and rescue or surveillance has been unveiled in Japan. 3 1 unknown
+1736 threaten to journalist The of an in have to within 48 hours unless the holy of. 3 Kidnappers threaten to kill western journalist The kidnappers of an American-French journalist in Iraq have threatened to execute him within 48 hours unless US forces withdraw from the holy city of Najaf. 0 3 unknown
+1737 wants treatment MARK COLVIN: might have posted yet another record, but the national carrier #39;s boss, Geoff Dixon, claims are being hampered by for international carriers allowed to fly in and out Australia. 0 Qantas wants better tax treatment MARK COLVIN: Qantas might have posted yet another record profit, but the national carrier #39;s boss, Geoff Dixon, claims earnings are being hampered by unfair subsidies for international carriers allowed to fly in and out of Australia. 2 0 unknown
+1738 'plead not guilty men accused of a in deny breaching laws. 2 SA 'mercenaries' plead not guilty Sixty-six men accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea deny breaching Zimbabwe's security laws. 0 2 unknown
+1739 : still to take Every ounce of his was expended, leaving an fuel tank. But, even in a state, found a way to his legacy. 3 Olympics: Hansen still strong enough to take bronze Every ounce of his energy was expended, leaving an empty fuel tank. But, even in a depleted state, Brendan Hansen found a way to bolster his ever-growing swimming legacy. 1 3 unknown
+1740 Hits New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence Flares LONDON (Reuters) - struck a fresh record above \$48 a on Thursday, spurred higher renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. 0 Oil Hits New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence Flares LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record above \$48 a barrel on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. 2 0 unknown
+1741 in in, evidence is slackening. 0 Economic Indicators Declined in July A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening. 2 0 unknown
+1742 Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru (Reuters) - An ancient walled city complex\ some 1,300 years ago a culture later conquered\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\explorers said on Tuesday. 0 Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru Jungle (Reuters) Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\inhabited some 1,300 years ago by a culture later conquered by\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\explorers said on Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+1743 "Colgate to 4,400, Shut NEW YORK (Reuters) -. <A=""http://www...com/.?=CL.N=///fullquote""&;.N&;/&; 4,400, or of its work, and , said on." 0 "Colgate to Cut 4,400 Jobs, Shut Plants NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> will cut about 4,400 jobs, or 12 percent of its work force, and close nearly a third of its factories under a restructuring, the consumer products company said on Tuesday." 2 0 unknown
+1744 Drugstore Offers New Wave of NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 2 Drugstore Offers New Wave of Disposable Cameras NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 3 2 unknown
+1745 .S. Penetration Tops 51 By ANICK NEW YORK () -- The number of Americans who get on the via lines has now equaled the number using connections. July measurements Nielsen/NetRatings placed the audience at 51 percent of the.... 2 U.S. Broadband Penetration Tops 51 By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. July measurements from Nielsen/NetRatings placed the broadband audience at 51 percent of the U.S... 3 2 unknown
+1746 Wins Gold on Appeal () - an 200. 0 American Aaron Peirsol Wins Gold on Appeal ATHENS (Reuters) - Aaron Peirsol won his second gold medal at the Athens Olympics Thursday after winning an appeal against his disqualification from the men's 200 meter backstroke. 1 0 unknown
+1747 report 'spreads blame' on the Abu abuse blame least,. 3 Abu Ghraib report 'spreads blame' A report on the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal will blame at least two dozen more people, say US officials. 0 3 unknown
+1748 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers on Wednesday took a lawsuit by\Ecuadorean Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 2 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) Reuters - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers on Wednesday took a lawsuit by\Ecuadorean Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 3 2 unknown
+1749 , Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 0 Priceline, Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 3 0 unknown
+1750 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. contradicting new evidence claims the city-state was based on a real place." 0 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 3 0 unknown
+1751 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151;. 0 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 3 0 unknown
+1752 Wins the () - upstaged Russian diva become the first in 20 years to seize the gymnastics medal . 0 Carly Patterson Wins the Women's All-Round ATHENS (Reuters) - Carly Patterson upstaged Russian diva Svetlana Khorkina to become the first American in 20 years to seize the women's Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal on Thursday. 1 0 unknown
+1753 Olympics: Olympic weightlifting reels as six more lifters fail drug tests : Weightlifting reeling from crisis hit drug-tainted as six more athletes were kicked out of for failing. 0 Olympics: Olympic weightlifting reels as six more lifters fail drug tests ATHENS : Weightlifting was reeling from the latest crisis to hit the perennially drug-tainted sport here as six more athletes were kicked out of the Olympics for failing dope tests. 1 0 unknown
+1754 Hopes to Follow (AP) AP - Ran tried to avoid playing football after the pain it inflicted on father,. Bloodlines, his friends and reality forced a changed of heart. 0 Colts' Carthon Hopes to Follow Dad in NFL (AP) AP - Ran Carthon tried to avoid playing football after seeing the pain it inflicted on his father, Maurice. Bloodlines, his friends and reality forced a changed of heart. 1 0 unknown
+1755 Nabisco to Change Dates in 2006 () - The Kraft Nabisco will one week later than usual starting in 2006, the major getting lost among other big. 2 LPGA's Nabisco to Change Dates in 2006 (AP) AP - The Kraft Nabisco Championship will be played one week later than usual starting in 2006, preventing the LPGA Tour's first major from getting lost among other big sporting events. 1 2 unknown
+1756 Georgian Leave South Ossetia The the above the Ossetian of capital of, turning the area to. Georgia three of its were in earlier, while Ossetian say died ... 3 Georgian Troops Leave South Ossetia The soldiers withdrew from the heights above the Ossetian of capital of Tskhinvali Thursday, turning the area over to peacekeepers. Georgia says three of its soldiers were killed in earlier fighting, while Ossetian authorities say three civilians died ... 0 3 unknown
+1757 Ohio Sues Best Buy, Alleging Used Sales (AP) AP - Ohio authorities sued Buy Co. Inc. on Thursday, alleging the electronics engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 3 Ohio Sues Best Buy, Alleging Used Sales (AP) AP - Ohio authorities sued Best Buy Co. Inc. on Thursday, alleging the electronics retailer engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2 3 unknown
+1758 Cisco Leaves to Cisco Systems issued a security advisory warning some networks its routers be to attacks. Internetwork Operating and for the () ... 2 Cisco Flaw Leaves Router Vulnerable to Attack Cisco Systems issued a security advisory warning that some networks using its routers may be vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. Devices running Internetwork Operating System and enabled for the open shortest path first (OSPF) ... 3 2 unknown
+1759 Sprint is chock of potential heros be to #; 100-meter as simply the best time. We witness sprints for time. It be furrowed. ... 0 Sprint is chock full of potential heros It would be nice to see this week #39;s 100-meter sprint as simply the best footrace of all time. We could witness four sub-10-second sprints for the first time ever. It would be nice to watch with raised eyebrows instead of furrowed ones. It ... 1 0 unknown
+1760 Study the () - plunking a into Hudson to mysteries murky. 2 Scientists Study the Hudson River (AP) AP - Scientists are plunking a series of high-tech sensors into the Hudson River in an effort to unravel mysteries of the murky waterway. 3 2 unknown
+1761 Study to of (AP) - A team of is a 600-mile stretch of the Inside this month to study the effects of cruise and other contaminants Alaska. 1 Study to Examine Effects of Ship Waste (AP) AP - A team of scientists is traveling a 600-mile stretch of the Inside Passage this month to study the effects of cruise ship waste and other contaminants in Southeast Alaska waters. 3 1 unknown
+1762 Cink One () - to, Cink Thursday on a day the his. 2 Cink Leads NEC Invitational by One Shot (AP) AP - Free from the burden of trying to make the Ryder Cup team, Stewart Cink looked at ease Thursday on a marathon day at the NEC Invitational that ended with his name atop the leaderboard. 1 2 unknown
+1763 28, APPLE issued a safety recall, its, posed potential. 2 Apple recalls 28,000 batteries APPLE has issued a safety recall for 28,000 batteries for its Powerbook notebooks, saying they posed a potential fire hazard. 3 2 unknown
+1764 Best Buy a Bad? Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Buy, alleging electronics unfair deceptive practices. 3 Best Buy a Bad Deal? Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Best Buy, alleging the electronics retailer has engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2 3 unknown
+1765 brings gold in at,. 19 () -- Chinese Liu Chunhong records on her to the #39; 69kg at, the fourth for China. 0 Liu brings China 4th gold in weightlifting at Athens Games ATHENS, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Hercules Liu Chunhong Thursday lifted three world records on her way to winning the women #39;s 69kg gold medal at the Athens Olympics, the fourth of the power sport competition for China. 1 0 unknown
+1766 Davenport Davenport run and reached last eight of the with a 6-4 6-1 win over Lilia. 0 Battling Davenport through Lindsay Davenport continued her dominant recent run and reached the last eight of the Cincinnati Open with a 4-6 6-4 6-1 win over Lilia Osterloh. 1 0 unknown
+1767 Genesis Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece the Sun In a dramatic ending marks a beginning in research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft set to by Earth a capsule with the Sun ultimately tell us more the genesis of our system. 0 Genesis Spacecraft Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun In a dramatic ending that marks a beginning in scientific research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system. 3 0 unknown
+1768 Badminton want more Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics. 0 Badminton pair want more Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics. 1 0 unknown
+1769 warring to in talks () - and its in talks chance diplomacy steps. 2 Darfur warring parties to meet in Nigeria for peace talks (AFP) AFP - Sudan's government and its foes in the Darfur region's rebel movements will meet on Monday for peace talks which mark a last chance for African diplomacy to solve the crisis before the United Nations steps in. 0 2 unknown
+1770 Iraq Oil Exports Still Halved After HQ BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq continued to export oil at one million barrels per day on Friday after an on the South Oil Company headquarters took sabotage operations to a new level, an official at the state-owned entity said. 2 Iraq Oil Exports Still Halved After Basra HQ Attack BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq continued to export oil at one million barrels per day on Friday after an attack on the South Oil Company headquarters took sabotage operations to a new level, an official at the state-owned entity said. 0 2 unknown
+1771 US slip but picture still murky NEW YORKFewer lined up to claim last but said the modest said very little about the current state of the. 1 US unemployment claims slip but picture still murky NEW YORKFewer Americans lined up to claim first-time jobless benefits last week but analysts said the modest decline said very little about the current state of the labour market. 2 1 unknown
+1772 Vt. sues over importing drugs Vermont's Republican governor challenged the Bush administration's drug policy in federal court yesterday, marking the first time a state has chosen a legal avenue in the expanding battle over Canadian. 0 Vt. sues over importing drugs Vermont's Republican governor challenged the Bush administration's prescription drug policy in federal court yesterday, marking the first time a state has chosen a legal avenue in the expanding battle over Canadian imports. 2 0 unknown
+1773 , #39; mark as,. #; ... 3 For starters, Giants #39; Manning on mark Manning had a decent debut as a starter, but Delhomme overshadowed the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft by throwing for a touchdown and running for another in the Carolina Panthers #39; 27-20 exhibition victory last night over ... 1 3 unknown
+1774 deal waived off --. His (). , who respect for, have made. ... 2 Clemens deal is waived off CHICAGO -- The Red Sox were ready to welcome Roger Clemens back to Boston. His uniform number (21) was available. Pedro Martinez , who has expressed the utmost respect for Clemens, almost certainly would have made some room for the Rocket near the locker Clemens long used and Martinez now occupies. Curt Schilling would have been thrilled to pitch with ... 1 2 unknown
+1775 Life without in a unique 11=2. doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha of the. 2 Life without numbers in a unique Amazon tribe 11=2. Mathematics doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even 11 would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha tribe of the Amazon. 3 2 unknown
+1776 P2P Services in the Clear In a major setback for the music and movie industries, a federal appeals court upholds a lower decision in the infamous Grokster case, peer-to-peer services Morpheus and Grokster are not liable for the copyright infringement of their. By Katie Dean. 2 P2P Services in the Clear In a major setback for the music and movie industries, a federal appeals court upholds a lower court's decision in the infamous Grokster case, ruling peer-to-peer services Morpheus and Grokster are not liable for the copyright infringement of their users. By Katie Dean. 3 2 unknown
+1777 Swap Your, or Your President The producer of ads featuring PC users who switched to Macs is applying the same tactic to political commercials. This time, he'll focus on former backers of President Bush, recruited online, who've changed their political. Witt. 2 Swap Your PC, or Your President The producer of ads featuring PC users who switched to Macs is applying the same tactic to political commercials. This time, he'll focus on former backers of President Bush, recruited online, who've changed their political allegiance. By Louise Witt. 3 2 unknown
+1778 cruises Washington Open WASHINGTON,. (Xinhuanet) -- in with a 6-4, 6-2 over Pless of Denmark here on. 2 Agassi cruises into Washington Open ATP quarter-finals WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Andre Agassi cruised into quarter-finals in Washington Open tennis with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Kristian Pless of Denmark here on Thursday night. 1 2 unknown
+1779 Producer sues for Rings profits producer Saul Zaentz sues the producers of The Lord of the Rings for \$20m in royalties. 2 Producer sues for Rings profits Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz sues the producers of The Lord of the Rings for \$20m in royalties. 0 2 unknown
+1780 30,000 More Threaten to Cross to - (Reuters) - Some 30,, of fresh\ inside, have threatened to cross\into, the U.N. on Friday. 3 30,000 More Sudanese Threaten to Cross to Chad -UN (Reuters) Reuters - Some 30,000 Sudanese, victims of fresh\attacks by Arab militia inside Darfur, have threatened to cross\into Chad, the U.N. refugee agency warned on Friday. 0 3 unknown
+1781 Google scores first-day bump of 18 (USATODAY.com).com - Even a big first-day jump in shares of Google (GOOG) couldn't quiet debate over whether the Internet search engine's contentious auction was a hit or a flop. 2 Google scores first-day bump of 18 (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Even a big first-day jump in shares of Google (GOOG) couldn't quiet debate over whether the Internet search engine's contentious auction was a hit or a flop. 3 2 unknown
+1782 Gymnastics All-Around () - upstaged Russian diva Svetlana become the first in 20 to win Olympic . 0 Carly Patterson Wins Gymnastics All-Around Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - Carly Patterson upstaged Russian diva Svetlana Khorkina to become the first American in 20 years to win the women's Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal on Thursday. 1 0 unknown
+1783 hit with \$40. Montana jury orders firm to pay up over gas pipeline leak from 1955; company plans to appeal. NEW (Reuters) - A Montana jury Corp., the number company, to pay \$. for environmental from ... 3 ChevronTexaco hit with \$40.3M ruling Montana jury orders oil firm to pay up over gas pipeline leak from 1955; company plans to appeal. NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Montana jury ordered ChevronTexaco Corp., the number two US oil company, to pay \$40.3 million for environmental damage from a gasoline ... 2 3 unknown
+1784 boxers punched out of -- became the second American to bow out Olympic defeated by Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba in their bout at 152 pounds. 0 3 US boxers punched out of Games Athens -- Vanes Martirosyan became the second American to bow out of the Olympic boxing tournament Thursday when he was defeated 20-11 by Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba in their welterweight bout at 152 pounds. 1 0 unknown
+1785 "Bell; Rouse. <=""://www.../.?=.N=///"">.N&;/A> bell . <=""://www.../.?=.=///""&;.&;/&;,..., \$.." 3 "Before-the Bell; Rouse Co. Shares Jump <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RSE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RSE.N</A> jumped before the bell after General Growth Properties Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GGP.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S. shopping mall owner, on Friday said it would buy Rouse for \$7.2 billion." 2 3 unknown
+1786 Services make big in Japan Tertiary index comes in at almost double expectations, drives up yen and helps overcome. LONDON (Reuters) - The hit a four-week high against the Friday as stronger-than-expected Japanese service sector data raised optimism about the ... 0 Services make big gains in Japan Tertiary index comes in at almost double expectations, drives up yen and helps Nikkei overcome oil. LONDON (Reuters) - The yen hit a four-week high against the dollar Friday as stronger-than-expected Japanese service sector data raised optimism about the ... 2 0 unknown
+1787 Google up 18 in In the stock #39; day of trading, investors bought, and shares a, with the price just \$100 - 18 percent higher than where it. It, other words, #;, Brin ... 3 Google shares bounce up 18 in trading debut In the stock #39;s first day of trading, investors bought, sold and flipped shares at a furious pace, with the price ending just above \$100 - 18 percent higher than where it started. It was, in other words, everything the company #39;s founders, Sergy Brin and ... 2 3 unknown
+1788 , step back. 0 Stocks Lower as Oil Prices Steam Higher With the much-ballyhooed initial public offering of Google behind them and oil chugging to a new record high, investors took a step back today. 2 0 unknown
+1789 Don #39;t expect to relinquish his top ranking without a fight They #39;re calling Ohio a quot;battleground state, quot; one of the two or three places likely to decide November #39;s presidential election. On local TV, the Bush and Kerry ads air so frequently that it #39;s easy to forget it #39;s Bob Costas who actually runs the country. 2 Don #39;t expect Tiger to relinquish his top ranking without a fight They #39;re calling Ohio a quot;battleground state, quot; one of the two or three places likely to decide November #39;s presidential election. On local TV, the Bush and Kerry ads air so frequently that it #39;s easy to forget it #39;s Bob Costas who actually runs the country. 1 2 unknown
+1790 AdWords\\ many,, that placement. In, a separate the.\\ advertising or to ... 2 Understanding Google AdWords Understanding Google AdWords\\Unlike many search engines Google, to its credit, clearly denotes search listings that are paid placement. In fact, Google AdWords appear in a separate section down the left side of the screen.\\Google AdWords provide an inexpensive advertising venue for businesses to advertise products or services to a targeted ... 3 2 unknown
+1791 Service, senators and civil liberties <strong>Letters:</> The bulging postbag gives up its secrets 0 Service packs, senators and civil liberties <strong>Letters:</strong> The bulging postbag gives up its secrets 3 0 unknown
+1792 on () -, the after missed. 3 Saints Revoke Waiver Claim on Derek Ross (AP) AP - One day after placing a waiver claim on troubled cornerback Derek Ross, the Saints did an about-face and released the former Ohio State standout after he missed a scheduled flight to New Orleans on Wednesday night. 1 3 unknown
+1793 Hooker Puts First a is never popular, but it's the right thing to do. 0 Hooker Furniture Puts Investors First Closing a factory is never popular, but it's the right thing to do. 2 0 unknown
+1794 in to Sniff Out Cancer Experts have trained unwanted dogs into supersniffers that can detect drugs or bombs. Now they're focusing on a threat #151;prostate. 2 Dogs in Training to Sniff Out Cancer Experts have trained unwanted dogs into supersniffers that can detect drugs or bombs. Now they're focusing on a new threat #151;prostate cancer. 3 2 unknown
+1795 Antidepressants to Reflect Suicide Risk (Reuters) - The U.S. and Administration plans to update labels to reflect that suggest a link between the and suicide in youths, but remains cautious about the strength of such ties, according to documents released on Friday. 3 Antidepressants to Reflect Suicide Risk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in youths, but remains cautious about the strength of such ties, according to documents released on Friday. 2 3 unknown
+1796 UAL and Its Creditors Agree to 30-Day Extension UAL's United will have a 30-day on the period in it can file an exclusive reorganization plan. 1 UAL and Its Creditors Agree to 30-Day Extension UAL's United Airlines will have a 30-day extention on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan. 2 1 unknown
+1797 Mixed Among Ahead of CORCHA CAMP, () - A in a camp in his he is for. just a few hours march away, young they are convinced to drive them off the land. 1 Mood Mixed Among Darfur Rebels Ahead of Talks CORCHA CAMP, Sudan (Reuters) - A Sudanese rebel commander in a camp in Darfur tells his troops he is hoping for peace. But just a few hours march away, young men say they are convinced Sudan wants to drive them off the land. 0 1 unknown
+1798 Swimming: Wins Gold, Pulls Out of () -, who won medals the, said he was pulling out of meter to give team mate the chance to swim. 0 Swimming: Phelps Wins Gold, Pulls Out of Relay ATHENS (Reuters) - Michael Phelps, who has won five gold medals in the Olympic pool, said Friday he was pulling out of Saturday's 4x100 meter medley relay final to give team mate Ian Crocker the chance to swim. 1 0 unknown
+1799 Court Won't Halt Arch Coal's Bid () - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday\that Coal Inc. (ACI.) may proceed with its bid to buy the\assets of rival Coal Co. LLC,\request Federal Trade Commission to block the deal,\. 3 Court Won't Halt Arch Coal's Triton Bid (Reuters) Reuters - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday\that Arch Coal Inc. (ACI.N) may proceed with its bid to buy the\assets of rival Triton Coal Co. LLC, denying an emergency\request by the Federal Trade Commission to block the deal, a\spokesman for the agency said. 2 3 unknown
+1800 Treasury Prices Take Breather () - U.S. Treasury prices for breath on blistering two-session rally out of , though analysts room . 3 Treasury Prices Take a Breather Today NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices paused for breath on Tuesday after a blistering two-session rally ran out of steam, though analysts still saw room to the upside given the large short-base in the market. 2 3 unknown
+1801 Still in Control of Shrine , (Reuters) - fighters appeared still to be in control of the Ali in the early on Saturday, but the whereabouts of their leader, the fiery al-Sadr, were unknown. 1 Sadr Militiamen Still in Control of Iraq Shrine NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Rebel Shi'ite fighters appeared still to be in control of the Imam Ali mosque in the Iraqi city Najaf early on Saturday, but the whereabouts of their leader, the fiery cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, were unknown. 0 1 unknown
+1802 completes of,, () -- Spanish Xabi Sociedad Luis Barcelona contracts. 0 Liverpool completes signings of Alonso, Garcia LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Spanish pair Xabi Alonso from Real Sociedad and Luis Garcia from Barcelona signed five-year contracts with Liverpool on Friday. 1 0 unknown
+1803 Report: Consumers in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 2 Report: Consumers tuning in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 3 2 unknown
+1804 --....., won --. 3 Seven seize ATHENS -- He was behind at the start. He was behind at the turn. He was behind for 99.99 of the 100 meters. His head was behind Ian Crocker's head at the finish. And yet somehow last night, Michael Phelps won again -- for the fourth and final time in an individual race at these Olympics. 1 3 unknown
+1805 One in four servers to run Linux by 2008 In a, the research firm painted a bright future for the open source operating system, shipments of servers running Linux -- and revenues from those shipments -- will rise significantly over the next five years. 2 One in four servers to run Linux by 2008 In a report, the research firm painted a bright future for the open source operating system, claiming that shipments of servers running Linux -- and revenues from those shipments -- will rise significantly over the next five years. 3 2 unknown
+1806 Republican Convention Light on Stars () - The Republicans will have one sure Hollywood star for their convention #151; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger #151; along with performers to keep the country music fans happy. But they'll be hard-pressed to match the Democratic convention's appeal to young voters led by Ben Affleck. 2 Republican Convention Light on Stars (AP) AP - The Republicans will have one sure Hollywood star for their convention #151; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger #151; along with performers to keep the country music fans happy. But they'll be hard-pressed to match the Democratic convention's appeal to young voters led by Ben Affleck. 0 2 unknown
+1807 Italian PM #39;s transplant confirmed After days of speculation sparked by the white by Mr Berlusconi on holiday in, Piero Rosati said the results of the operation would show in a couple of months. 1 Italian PM #39;s transplant confirmed After days of speculation sparked by the white bandanna worn by Mr Berlusconi on holiday in Sardinia, Piero Rosati said the results of the operation would show in a couple of months. 0 1 unknown
+1808 Recalls affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. 2 Apple Recalls Flaming 15-inch PowerBook G4 Battery The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. 3 2 unknown
+1809 Samsung plans to invest Won25, in chips Samsung, the world #;s second largest chip, said that it would invest, (\$) its semiconductor by 2010 3 Samsung plans to invest Won25,000bn in chips Samsung Electronics, the world #39;s second largest computer chip manufacturer, yesterday said that it would invest Won25,000bn (\$24bn) in its semiconductor business by 2010 to generate 2 3 unknown
+1810 Rosetta Mission Sniffing a The European Rosetta mission sample a as it tries to harpoon and hook onto its surface. A specially designed oven will cook the in to for recognizable. 0 Rosetta Mission Sniffing a Comet The European Rosetta mission will sample a comet as it tries to harpoon and hook onto its surface. A specially designed oven will cook the comet in analogy to sniffing for recognizable elements. 3 0 unknown
+1811 gold strikes in two, the #; 4-km. 2 More gold for Britain as Wiggins strikes Bradley Wiggins has given Britain their second Olympic cycling gold medal in two days, winning the men #39;s 4-km individual pursuit. 1 2 unknown
+1812 Kill Fence and killed a as he approached a security fence between and the, on Saturday. 1 Soldiers Kill Palestinian Near Gaza-Israel Fence Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said on Saturday. 0 1 unknown
+1813 , Bicker, - to kept hold on a revered shrine, and in on, raising fears a resolution to the crisis the could between. The.... 1 Militia, Shiite Leaders Bicker Over Shrine NAJAF, Iraq - Militants loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr kept their hold on a revered shrine, and clashes flared in Najaf on Saturday, raising fears that a resolution to the crisis in the holy city could collapse amid bickering between Shiite leaders. The clashes between U.S... 0 1 unknown
+1814 Strongwoman hoists 100th gold for Chinese delegation Tang Gonghong a world record to claim in Athens the 100th Olympic gold for China since its in 1984 Olympic Games on when 0 Strongwoman hoists 100th gold for Chinese delegation Tang Gonghong lifted a world record to claim in Athens the 100th Olympic gold for China since its participation in 1984 Olympic Games on Saturday when 1 0 unknown
+1815 Mulls Boundries for African Fighting (AP) - As the month-end deadline nears for to the mostly in, the United and Western are in a dilemma over how far to go to stop the in an African. 1 West Mulls Boundries for African Fighting (AP) AP - As the month-end deadline nears for Sudan to disarm the mostly Arab pro-government militias in Darfur, the United Nations and Western powers are in a dilemma over how far to go to stop the killing in an African country. 0 1 unknown
+1816 Chavez victory confirmed Caracas, Venezuela - The results of an support the official vote count showing that President Chavez won this month #39;s referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday. 0 Chavez victory confirmed Caracas, Venezuela - The results of an audit support the official vote count showing that President Hugo Chavez won this month #39;s recall referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday. 2 0 unknown
+1817 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 1 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 2 1 unknown
+1818 another (AFP) - States, starts. 0 Lithuanians deliver NBA stars another Olympic basketball dunking (AFP) AFP - Lithuania defeated the United States 94-90 in an Olympic men's basketball preliminary round game, only the fourth loss in 115 Olympic starts for the defending champions. 1 0 unknown
+1819 :, on Verge of Deal (AP) - The to Marty #; agreement, source. 3 Source: Dolphins, Bears on Verge of Deal (AP) AP - The Chicago Bears agreed Saturday to trade receiver Marty Booker to the Miami Dolphins for unsigned Adewale Ogunleye #151; if the Bears can reach a contract agreement with the Pro Bowl defensive end, a source close to the negotiations said. 1 3 unknown
+1820 () - #;defeat the and. 3 Cricket-Lara mulls over future after England whitewash LONDON (AFP) - Brian Lara said he will take stock before deciding on his future as West Indies captain following his side #39;s 10-wicket defeat to England in the fourth and final Test. 1 3 unknown
+1821 and suspected rugged, and a, and security officials. 1 Pakistani troops raid two terrorist hideouts PAKISTANI troops backed by artillery and aircraft attacked two suspected terrorist hideouts near the rugged Afghan border yesterday, killing and wounding a number of militants, Pakistan army and security officials said. 0 1 unknown
+1822 Surges Clear Bruce Fleisher a 65 to take a after second round of the Greater Hickory in North. 2 Fleisher Surges Clear Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic in North Carolina. 1 2 unknown
+1823 Amazon to Chinese Retailer.com Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. said on Thursday that it will buy Joyo.com Ltd., which runs some of China #39;s biggest retail Web sites, for about \$75 million to gain entry into China #39;s fast-growing market. 2 Amazon to Buy Chinese Retailer Joyo.com Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. said on Thursday that it will buy Joyo.com Ltd., which runs some of China #39;s biggest retail Web sites, for about \$75 million to gain entry into China #39;s fast-growing market. 3 2 unknown
+1824 Jerkens makes right call with Society Jerkens hemmed and hawed this week over running Society Saturday #39;s Grade 1 at. 2 Jerkens makes right call with Society Selection Trainer Allen Jerkens hemmed and hawed this past week over running Society Selection in Saturday #39;s Grade 1 Alabama at Saratoga. 1 2 unknown
+1825 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to win the 100 meters. 1 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to win the 100 meters. 0 1 unknown
+1826 Ready to Bet on Alternative Energy? Well, Think Again When rise, public interest in alternative often does, too. But the logic is evidently escaping Wall. 3 Ready to Bet on Alternative Energy? Well, Think Again When oil prices rise, public interest in alternative energy often does, too. But the logic is evidently escaping Wall Street. 2 3 unknown
+1827 , scattered four hits, leading past Rays on night. 0 Athletics 5, Devil Rays 0 Barry Zito scattered four hits over eight shutout innings, leading the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-0 on Saturday night. 1 0 unknown
+1828 hopes would take back, the mainstream, hopes that its former West Bank would take back his for the Jan. 9. 2 Fatah hopes Barghouti would take back candidacy Fatah, the mainstream Palestinian movement, hopes that its former West Bank leader Marwan Barghouti would take back his candidacy for the Jan. 9 presidential election. 0 2 unknown
+1829 hit party rally A series of has an rally in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, killing at least 13 people. There were seven or eight at the League, a. 1 Blasts hit Bangladesh party rally A series of grenade blasts has rocked an opposition party rally in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, killing at least 13 people. There were seven or eight explosions at the Awami League headquarters, as leader Sheikh Hasina addressed a crowd. 0 1 unknown
+1830 #39; fastest in women #39; first #39; Yuliya became the fastest to for women #39; 100 second at the. 0 Belarus #39; Nesterenko fastest in women #39;s 100m first round Belarus #39; Yuliya Nesterenko became the fastest woman to qualify for the women #39;s 100 meters second round at the Olympic Games here on Friday. 1 0 unknown
+1831 Around the The of a office in that six drew calls from a union for a of staffers from the embattled. 2 Around the world The bombing of a UN election office in Afghanistan that injured six policemen drew calls from a UN union Friday for a withdrawal of staffers from the embattled nation. 0 2 unknown
+1832 , in gold And on the eighth, Michael Phelps to. After some 18 in competition, a mere night, teammates cap a swim. 0 Work done, Phelps basks in gold glor And on the eighth day, Michael Phelps actually got to rest. After swimming some 18 races in Olympic competition, Phelps was a mere spectator last night, watching his teammates cap a terrific week for the US swim team. 1 0 unknown
+1833 China lack of pipelines will spend about \$3.4 over two to three years laying thousands of miles of pipelines to help secure energy supply in the face of prices and demand. 3 China confronts lack of pipelines China will spend about \$3.4 billion over two to three years laying thousands of miles of oil pipelines to help secure its energy supply in the face of soaring prices and demand. 2 3 unknown
+1834 drives in winning run in ninth Lane took an unusual with hitting a disappointing performance Friday. 2 Lane drives in winning run in ninth Jason Lane took an unusual post-game batting practice with hitting coach Gary Gaetti after a disappointing performance Friday night. 1 2 unknown
+1835 controversy The Gymnastics three judges a mistake they made in #39;, but results be Hamm of the would keep gold. 0 Games hammered with controversy The International Gymnastics Federation suspended three judges yesterday for a mistake they made in scoring the men #39;s all-around final, but said results would not be changed and Paul Hamm of the United States would keep his gold medal. 1 0 unknown
+1836 Admirers look to 2008 But as far as greats and John are, what did in exceeded what did. 0 Admirers look to 2008 But as far as swim greats Rowdy Gaines and John Naber are concerned, what Phelps did in Athens exceeded what Spitz did in Munich in 1972. 1 0 unknown
+1837 Arson attack on in () - A social in was by fire overnight in an anti-Semitic arson attack, city authorities. 2 Arson attack on Jewish centre in Paris (AFP) AFP - A Jewish social centre in central Paris was destroyed by fire overnight in an anti-Semitic arson attack, city authorities said. 0 2 unknown
+1838 to cut CONSUMER maker said it would cut about 12 per cent of its,000-person force close a third of its worldwide as a restructuring. 0 Colgate to cut workforce CONSUMER goods maker Colgate-Palmolive said today it would cut about 12 per cent of its 37,000-person work force and close a third of its factories worldwide as part of a four-year restructuring. 2 0 unknown
+1839 A Founding Father? Give the guy some credit. Tung, Hong Kong #39;s embattled Chief Executive, gets precious little of it from his people these daysand heaps of 2 A Founding Father? Give the guy some credit. Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong #39;s embattled Chief Executive, gets precious little of it from his people these daysand heaps of 0 2 unknown
+1840 Three People Killed at () - A man and two were shot dead by and U.S.-led after their vehicle ran through a on Saturday, a.S. statement. 1 Three People Killed at Afghan Checkpoint KABUL (Reuters) - A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and U.S.-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a U.S. military statement said. 0 1 unknown
+1841 PRESS START FOR NOSTALGIA Like Led Zeppelin #39;s #39; #39;Stairway to Heaven #39; #39; and Lynyrd Skynyrd #39;s #39; #39;Freebird, #39; #39; classic games like Frogger and Pong can bring back an entire era. 1 PRESS START FOR NOSTALGIA Like Led Zeppelin #39;s #39; #39;Stairway to Heaven #39; #39; and Lynyrd Skynyrd #39;s #39; #39;Freebird, #39; #39; classic video games like Frogger and Pong can bring back an entire era. 3 1 unknown
+1842 loses gold after aiming at wrong target shooter fired at the wrong target on his final shot, blowing a commanding lead in the rifle and allowing Jia Zhanbo of China to gold. 0 Emmons loses gold medal after aiming at wrong target American shooter Matt Emmons fired at the wrong target on his final shot Sunday, blowing a commanding lead in the Olympic 50-meter three-position rifle event and allowing Jia Zhanbo of China to take the gold. 1 0 unknown
+1843 set of set headlines as analysts record-breaking. 0 Oil prices look set to dominate The price of oil looks set to grab headlines as analysts forecast that its record-breaking run may well continue. 2 0 unknown
+1844 Visits of () - President made an unannounced visit to on Sunday, laying flowers at the of the president a elections for a. 2 Putin Visits Chechnya Ahead of Election (AP) AP - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to Chechnya on Sunday, laying flowers at the grave of the war-ravaged region's assassinated president a week before elections for a new leader. 0 2 unknown
+1845 U.S. Softball Team Wins, Closes in on Gold ATHENS, - Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team - they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three-hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game... 1 U.S. Softball Team Wins, Closes in on Gold ATHENS, Greece - Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team - they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three-hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game... 0 1 unknown
+1846 More Newcastle United Stories Legendary Real Madrid defender Goyo Benito believes of Jonathan at Santiago help bring an avalanche of titles to Real Madrid. 0 More Newcastle United Stories Legendary Real Madrid defender Goyo Benito believes the arrival of Jonathan Woodgate at the Santiago Bernabeu will help bring an avalanche of titles to Real Madrid. 1 0 unknown
+1847 "Munch masterpiece 'The from Oslo museum () - A version of Munch's masterpiece ""The"" and another famous by the great Norwegian were from Oslo museum by armed and robbers, police said." 3 "Munch masterpiece 'The Scream' stolen from Oslo museum (AFP) AFP - A version of Edvard Munch's masterpiece ""The Scream"" and another famous painting by the great Norwegian artist were stolen from an Oslo museum by armed and hooded robbers, police said." 0 3 unknown
+1848 Men Set for Sizzling Duel in 100 Meters ATHENS, - The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers - including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene - will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games. Five men broke 10 seconds in qualifying Saturday, led by Crawford's time of 9.89... 1 Men Set for Sizzling Duel in 100 Meters ATHENS, Greece - The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers - including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene - will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games. Five men broke 10 seconds in qualifying Saturday, led by Crawford's time of 9.89... 0 1 unknown
+1849 storms to gold New Zealand #39; Sarah Ulmer stormed to gold in the women #39; a new world record time., fourth in Sydney four years, beat Australia #39; in a of three minutes 24. 0 Ulmer storms to gold New Zealand #39;s Sarah Ulmer stormed to gold in the women #39;s individual pursuit in a new world record time. Ulmer, fourth in Sydney four years ago, beat Australia #39;s Katie Mactier in a time of three minutes 24. 1 0 unknown
+1850 Goal-happy Ajax and maintain perfect starts Champions Ajax thrash 6-2 while hit four past to regain the early lead in the division. 0 Goal-happy Ajax and Feyenoord maintain perfect starts Champions Ajax Amsterdam came from behind to thrash NAC Breda 6-2 on Sunday while Feyenoord hit four past Willem II Tilburg to regain the early lead in the Dutch first division. 1 0 unknown
+1851 : Ulmer #39;s scorching times in secret rides New Zealand #39;s star, Sarah Ulmer, last week rode under world record time twice in an hour during a secret session in France. 3 Cycling: Ulmer #39;s scorching times in secret rides New Zealand #39;s star cyclist, Sarah Ulmer, last week rode under world record time twice in an hour during a secret training session in France. 1 3 unknown
+1852 Arsenal matches record league games without a loss on Arsenal for three second-half goals in 11 minutes to beat, matching a record of league games without a loss in top-flight English. 0 Arsenal matches record of 42 league games without a loss on Sunday Arsenal rallied for three second-half goals in 11 minutes on Sunday to beat Middlesbrough 5-3, matching a 25-year-old record of 42 league games without a loss in the top-flight of English soccer. 1 0 unknown
+1853 Will High Oil Prices Lead to Recession? (AP) - High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all U.S. recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy costs pose to what, until recently, many expected to be a banner year for the U.S.. 3 Will High Oil Prices Lead to Recession? (AP) AP - High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all U.S. recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy costs pose to what, until recently, many expected to be a banner year for the U.S. economy. 2 3 unknown
+1854 : meetings scheduled for Sunday members have scheduled two #39;rebel #39; for Sunday, one to be headed by Vilnai and the second Ben-Eliezer. 1 Labor: Anti-Peres meetings scheduled for Sunday Labor members have scheduled two #39;rebel #39; anti-Peres conferences for Sunday, one to be headed by MK Matan Vilnai and the second by MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer. 0 1 unknown
+1855 U.S. Win Medals; Angry () - Terin Humphrey got. got. And Paul got mad. seven, most since Los. finished. 0 U.S. Gymnasts Win 3 Medals; Hamm Angry (AP) AP - Terin Humphrey and Annia Hatch got silver. Courtney Kupets got bronze. And Paul Hamm got mad. The United States upped its gymnastics medal haul to seven Sunday night, the most since the Americans won 16 at the boycotted Los Angeles Games in 1984. And they might not be finished yet. 1 0 unknown
+1856 Noguchi Wins Marathon<br> Marathon,<br>BULLETIN<br> , () -- Mizuki of Japan the marathon in 2, 26 minutes, 20 seconds. 0 Noguchi Wins Marathon BULLETIN<br>BC-OLY--Women's Marathon RUN,0058<br>BULLETIN<br> ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Mizuki Noguchi of Japan won the marathon Sunday in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds. 1 0 unknown
+1857 More for Past Water on Summary - (Aug 22, 2004) #39;s Spirit has dug up plenty of on slopes of quot; Hills quot; that once covered the area. 1 More Evidence for Past Water on Mars Summary - (Aug 22, 2004) NASA #39;s Spirit rover has dug up plenty of evidence on slopes of quot;Columbia Hills quot; that water once covered the area. 3 1 unknown
+1858 from Unknown to () - roared from unknown win 100 meters, rivals in final. 0 Gatlin Sprints from Unknown to Olympic Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - American Justin Gatlin roared from virtual unknown to win the blue ribband Olympic men's 100 meters race on Sunday, upstaging more illustrious rivals in a pulsating final. 1 0 unknown
+1859 in Japan fall short of hype Japanese have failed to measure up to an assessment made in April by Merrill Lynch #39;s chief global strategist, David Bowers, who said Japan was quot;very much everyone #39;s favorite market. 0 Indexes in Japan fall short of hype Japanese stocks have failed to measure up to an assessment made in April by Merrill Lynch #39;s chief global strategist, David Bowers, who said Japan was quot;very much everyone #39;s favorite equity market. 2 0 unknown
+1860 , Ramirez hit three-run, and the Chicago Cubs beat Houston in conclusion of three-game series. 0 GAME DAY RECAP Sunday, August 22 Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run homer, Moises Alou also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 11-6 on Sunday in the testy conclusion of a three-game series between the NL Central rivals. 1 0 unknown
+1861 . () -- Kerry got of run but #39; enough to take. in Kent posted an victory. 0 SI.com HOUSTON (Ticker) -- Kerry Wood got plenty of run support but didn #39;t stick around long enough to take advantage of it. Wood was ejected in the fifth inning for hitting Jeff Kent as the Cubs posted an 11-6 victory over the Astros. 1 0 unknown
+1862 Exhausted Massu Outlasts Fish for Gold (Reuters) - An exhausted Massu reeled in Mardy Fish in five tortuous on Sunday to win Chile their second at less than 24 hours after helping them to their first. 0 Exhausted Massu Outlasts Fish for Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - An exhausted Nicolas Massu reeled in Mardy Fish in five tortuous sets on Sunday to win Chile their second gold medal at an Olympic Games less than 24 hours after helping them to their first. 1 0 unknown
+1863 Three people killed at A man and two women were shot dead by and after their vehicle ran through a, a. 2 Three people killed at Afghan checkpoint A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and US-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a US military statement said. 0 2 unknown
+1864 Karzai set for visit to Pakistan Afghan President Karzai to visit Pakistan to discuss fighting terror boosting trade. 2 Karzai set for visit to Pakistan Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Pakistan to discuss fighting terror and boosting trade. 0 2 unknown
+1865 Unveils Plan for The plan would give the proposed national director responsibility for of the C..A. and the. 1 Senate Republican Unveils Plan for Intelligence The plan would give the proposed national director responsibility for intelligence-gathering of the C.I.A. and the Pentagon. 0 1 unknown
+1866 Davenport wins in American Lindsay Davenport captured her fourth consecutive title, beating second seed Vera 6-3, 6-2 in the final of \$,000. 0 Davenport wins in Cincinnati American Lindsay Davenport captured her fourth consecutive title, beating second seed Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the \$US170,000 WTA Cincinnati Open on Sunday. 1 0 unknown
+1867 3, Wound 2 at in say that three people were killed and two others critically wounded when their pickup truck tried to run a in the of. 1 Afghan-Coalition Soldiers Kill 3, Wound 2 at Checkpoint Coalition forces in Afghanistan say that three people were killed and two others critically wounded when their pickup truck tried to run a checkpoint in the province of Ghazni. 0 1 unknown
+1868 U.S. Attacks as Near Shrine , () - A U.S. AC-130 gunship attacked in the holy of early on Monday after the siege of a at the center of a nearly. 1 U.S. Plane Attacks Najaf Rebels as Tanks Near Shrine NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - A U.S. AC-130 gunship attacked Shi'ite militia positions in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf early on Monday after tanks reinforced the siege of a shrine at the center of a nearly three-week insurgency. 0 1 unknown
+1869 face Abu hearings with abusing prisoners face hearings in. 3 Soldiers face Abu Ghraib hearings Four US soldiers charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners are set to face pre-trial hearings in Germany. 0 3 unknown
+1870 Colin Jackson: Hard lessons learnt in the human laboratory Yesterday #39;s treated us to the two extremes of, the endurance race which the body to its limits, and the heavyweight showdown, the, which is in the mind. 3 Colin Jackson: Hard lessons learnt in the human laboratory Yesterday #39;s Olympics treated us to the two extremes of athletics, the endurance race which tests the body to its limits, and the heavyweight showdown, the sprint, which is in the mind. 1 3 unknown
+1871 surfaces as sinks, only play to a lead after 54 into a win, just in the at. 3 Cink surfaces as Donald sinks Stewart Cink, who needed only to play around par to convert a five-stroke lead after 54 holes into a win, did just that in the NEC Invitational at Firestone yesterday. 1 3 unknown
+1872 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is 2 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly 3 2 unknown
+1873 Rally to () - consecutive to their sixth. 2 Red Sox Rally to Beat White Sox 6-5 (AP) AP - Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz homered on consecutive pitches to start the eighth inning Sunday night and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their sixth straight win. 1 2 unknown
+1874 : Here, there, everywhere It can only remain aloft for three minutes but weighs less than an empty soft drink can -- and it can and in. 2 Prototype copter-cam: Here, there, everywhere It can only remain aloft for three minutes but weighs less than an empty soft drink can -- and it can take and transmit pictures in flight. 3 2 unknown
+1875 Cink Justifies #39;s Faith Three weeks away from the Ryder, American Stewart Cink hopes he has silenced at least some of his critics - if indeed they exist. 2 Cink Justifies Sutton #39;s Faith Three weeks away from the Ryder Cup, American Stewart Cink hopes he has silenced at least some of his critics - if indeed they exist. 1 2 unknown
+1876 Plane crashes into mountain 25 : A plane crashed into a in, killing 25 people, including five children, the Air Force team in a. 2 Plane crashes into Venezuelan mountain killing 25 : A military plane crashed into a mountain in Central Venezuela, killing 25 people, including five children, the Air Force rescue team said in a statement. 0 2 unknown
+1877 brings parties to the table as UN sanctions loom (AFP) - The Union will bring government and rebel armies into talks with regional power-brokers aimed at heading off mounting in the of. 2 Africa brings Sudanese parties to the table as UN sanctions loom (AFP) AFP - The African Union will bring Sudan's warring government and rebel armies into talks with regional power-brokers aimed at heading off a mounting humanitarian crisis in the province of Darfur. 0 2 unknown
+1878 Taiwan votes on A vote is due to be held in Taiwan on plans to halve the of in the island's famously. 2 Taiwan votes on leaner parliament A vote is due to be held in Taiwan on plans to halve the number of seats in the island's famously heated legislature. 0 2 unknown
+1879 briefly regains 11,000 level - #39;s Nikkei briefly recovered to the 11,000 level Monday morning on widespread buying prompted advances in shares last Friday. 0 Nikkei briefly regains 11,000 level TOKYO - Japan #39;s benchmark Nikkei stock index briefly recovered to the 11,000 level Monday morning on widespread buying prompted by advances in US shares last Friday. 2 0 unknown
+1880 walks out of 68-month cycle, official Hong Secretary Henry Tang said he believed Kong has out of the consumer price that lingered 68 months, according to the consumer price in the past few years. 0 HK walks out of 68-month deflation cycle, official Hong Kong Financial Secretary Henry Tang said he believed Hong Kong has walked out of the consumer price deflation cycle that lingered for 68 months, according to the consumer price index trend in the past few years. 2 0 unknown
+1881 In terms of dollar, of all in world, is more than. 47 dollars. 0 Oil prices In terms of dollar value, of all the products in the world, nothing is traded more than oil. Crude oil traded above 47 dollars a barrel for the first time this week. 2 0 unknown
+1882 : pit mishap win, Colo. -- shook a pit to #39; at Peak International. 0 ROUNDUP: Franchitti overcomes pit mishap for IRL win FOUNTAIN, Colo. -- Dario Franchitti shook off a potentially dangerous pit mishap to win the IRL #39;s Honda 225 Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway. 1 0 unknown
+1883 Slowest in 2 Years (AP) AP - The productivity of workers a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported. 0 Productivity Growth Slowest in 2 Years (AP) AP - The productivity of America's workers grew at a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported Tuesday. 2 0 unknown
+1884 Roundup: Pleasantly Perfect takes Classic Pleasantly Perfect took down stretch to by a in the 14th running of the \$1 million Del Mar. Pleasantly 3 Roundup: Pleasantly Perfect takes Pacific Classic Favored Pleasantly Perfect took charge down the stretch to win by a length in the 14th running of the \$1 million Pacific Classic yesterday at Del Mar. Pleasantly 1 3 unknown
+1885 crimes hearings to begin for 4 US, -- Four suspected will be formally crimes this as the US opens the first legal hearings for foreign prisoners the in and held at a in. 2 War crimes hearings to begin for 4 at Guantanamo US NAVAL BASE GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- Four suspected Al Qaeda fighters will be formally charged with war crimes this week as the US military opens the first legal hearings for foreign prisoners captured during the war in Afghanistan and held at a remote US Navy base in Cuba. 0 2 unknown
+1886 attack district HQ More than 1,000 a violent a district headquarters in #39;s northwestern mountains, said Sunday, as angry on the streets of to protest crippling of the, now also 3 Maoists attack Nepal district HQ More than 1,000 Maoists launched a violent assault on a district headquarters in Nepal #39;s northwestern mountains, officials said Sunday, as angry traders rallied on the streets of Kathmandu to protest a crippling rebel blockade of the capital, now also hit 0 3 unknown
+1887 Downer dismisses #39;sexed up #39; warning claims : Foreign Downer dismissed newspaper the was repeatedly warned its for the war would impede the fight against. 2 Downer dismisses #39;sexed up #39; Iraq warning claims SYDNEY : Foreign Minister Alexander Downer dismissed newspaper claims the Australian government was repeatedly warned its support for the Iraq war would impede the fight against terrorism. 0 2 unknown
+1888 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 2 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 1 2 unknown
+1889 women avoid, advance -- elimination would have been a disaster the United States. Desperate for a victory, Americans avoided embarrassment by like a -- and like a. 0 US women avoid disaster, advance ATHENS -- Preliminary-round elimination would have been a disaster for the United States women. Desperate for a victory, the Americans avoided embarrassment by finally playing like a gold medal contender -- and like a team. 1 0 unknown
+1890 Australia Australian budget airline announced Monday will increase the fuel it adds to ticket prices from Aug. because of soaring oil prices. 0 Australia Airline Announces Fuel Surcharge Australian budget airline Virgin Blue announced Monday it will increase the fuel surcharge it adds to ticket prices from Aug. 26 because of soaring oil prices. 2 0 unknown
+1891 ARM agrees to buy Components for \$903 mn LONDON, August 23 (New) - ARM (ARM.ETR) has agreed to buy Components (ARTI), a provider integrated circuit solutions, for about \$913 million (. 3 ARM agrees to buy Artisan Components for \$903 mn LONDON, August 23 (New Ratings) - ARM Holdings (ARM.ETR) has agreed to buy Artisan Components Inc (ARTI), a US-based provider of integrated circuit designing solutions, for about \$913 million (503. 2 3 unknown
+1892 North Says the is, not North it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party on the state #39;s development. 2 North Korea Says the Tyrant is Bush, not Kim North Korea says it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party talks on the communist state #39;s nuclear weapons development. 0 2 unknown
+1893 Terreblanche challenges arrest White Eugene is after allegedly breaking the terms of his. 2 Terreblanche challenges SA arrest White supremacist Eugene Terreblanche is detained after allegedly breaking the terms of his parole. 0 2 unknown
+1894 to record Paula #; #;, says. 2 Radcliffe withdrawal not due to injury World record holder Paula Radcliffe #39;s tearful withdrawal from the women #39;s Olympic marathon yesterday was not due to injury, the British team says. 1 2 unknown
+1895 Dollar Bounces; on, LONDON () - dollar bounced off four-week against the euro and yen on in .. speech the Federal chief week. 0 Dollar Bounces; Eye on Data, Greenspan LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar bounced off recent four-week lows against the euro and yen on Monday in thin August trade with investors focusing on U.S. data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief later in the week. 2 0 unknown
+1896 Stopping at New technology on the way that to hit spammers where it hurts the most--their. At the ability to original source of e-mail, 2 Stopping spam at the source New antispam technology standards are on the way that promise to hit spammers where it hurts the most--their wallets. At issue is the ability to authenticate the original source of e-mail messages, a major 3 2 unknown
+1897 "New (Reuters) - Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. <A HREF=""://www.reuters..uk/.?=.== qcat=""&;.&;/A&; a your." 0 "New Fat-Busting Microwave Oven Unveiled TOKYO (Reuters) - Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6753.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6753.T</A> says it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away." 3 0 unknown
+1898 OKs More West Settlement Homes Aug. 23, 2004 - announced plans Monday to build hundreds of new housing units in the West, following an apparent policy shift on settlements that the warned quot; destroy the peace process. 2 Israel OKs More West Bank Settlement Homes JERUSALEM Aug. 23, 2004 - Israel announced plans Monday to build hundreds of new housing units in the West Bank, following an apparent US policy shift on settlements that the Palestinians warned quot;will destroy the peace process. 0 2 unknown
+1899 " YORK () -. &;=""://www.../.?=.=///""&;.&;/&; . &;=""://.../.?=.=///""&;.&;/&; \$." 3 "Kmart to Sell 18 Stores to Home Depot NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday said it finalized a deal to sell 18 of its stores to Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> for \$271 million." 2 3 unknown
+1900 Rules for To Take Effect and are confused by eligibility and classification of the new regulations. 0 Rules for Overtime Pay To Take Effect Monday Employers and workers are confused by eligibility and classification of the new regulations. 2 0 unknown
+1901 Students crazy follow the music to (USATODAY.). - trendy music player, which revitalized company, giving. 2 Students crazy about iPod follow the music to Apple laptops (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Apple's trendy iPod digital music player, which has revitalized the company, is giving laptop sales a boost during back-to-school season. 3 2 unknown
+1902 pilots to a falling craft #39; to bring star back to Earth set for finale. 8 Hollywood pilots attempt a 0 Stunt pilots to snag a falling NASA craft NASA #39;s three-year effort to bring some genuine star dust back to Earth is set for a dramatic finale Sept. 8 when Hollywood helicopter pilots will attempt a midair retrieval 3 0 unknown
+1903 Trial of Accused Vigilantes Resumes, Aug. 23, 2004 - A defense lawyer for one of three Americans accused of torturing a dozen prisoners in a private jail showed a video in court Monday of #39;s former education 3 Trial of Accused US Vigilantes Resumes KABUL, Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2004 - A defense lawyer for one of three Americans accused of torturing a dozen Afghan prisoners in a private jail showed a video in court Monday of Afghanistan #39;s former education 0 3 unknown
+1904 Sports: Graham says he sent the syringe, Track Graham admits the person who triggered. Graham says he #39; the one sent a syringe. 0 Sports: Graham says he sent the syringe ATHENS, Greece Track coach Trevor Graham admits he was the person who triggered the BALCO investigation. Graham says he #39;s the one who anonymously sent a syringe of THG to the US Anti-Doping Agency. 1 0 unknown
+1905 Seattle Minor Report - August 23rd TACOMA RAINIERS - The Rainiers week they only on Sunday August 22nd, a to the Portland. 2 Seattle Mariners Minor League Report - August 23rd TACOMA RAINIERS - The Rainiers just missed a perfect week when they suffered their only setback on Sunday August 22nd, a 13-6 loss to the Portland Beavers. 1 2 unknown
+1906 to Cut Flights (Reuters) Reuters -. (.), the\largest.., on said it will eliminate\88 flights in order to freeing\ for. 3 Southwest Airlines to Cut 88 Flights (Reuters) Reuters - Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV.N), the\largest U.S. discount carrier, on Monday said it will eliminate\88 scheduled flights in order to boost revenue by freeing up\planes for more lucrative markets. 2 3 unknown
+1907 Report: Consumers untune in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the disunify States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 2 Report: Consumers tuning in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 3 2 unknown
+1908 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector old YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 1 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 2 1 unknown
+1909 Fleisher Surges convict Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to abstain a three-shot deficit after the second round of the Greater Hickory nonclassical in North Carolina. 2 Fleisher Surges Clear Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic in North Carolina. 1 2 unknown
+1910 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to lose the 100 meters. 1 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to win the 100 meters. 0 1 unknown
+1911 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At last glance, it might seem like the simple flexion of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly 2 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly 3 2 unknown
+1912 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmful gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 2 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 1 2 unknown
+1913 Windows Upgrade Causing Campus Headaches Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to block a major demote for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the 2 Windows Upgrade Causing Campus Headaches Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the 3 2 unknown
+1914 Obesity Solution: Nuke It Eying that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Sharp says it has undeveloped a old fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your reassure away. 2 Obesity Solution: Nuke It Eying that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Sharp says it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away. 3 2 unknown
+1915 Wiretaps may mute Nextel rivals starve up with nontechnical excuses, FBI wants carriers to support eavesdropping incapableness for push-to-talk technology now. 2 Wiretaps may mute Nextel rivals Fed up with technical excuses, FBI wants carriers to support eavesdropping capabilities for push-to-talk technology now. 3 2 unknown
+1916 Deal has S2io champing at the gigabit OTTAWA -- A local firm that says it can help expand backup times at large data centres is growing its business thanks to an alliance with Sun Microsystems Inc. 3 Deal has S2io champing at the gigabit OTTAWA -- A local firm that says it can help shrink backup times at large data centres is growing its business thanks to an alliance with Sun Microsystems Inc. 2 3 unknown
+1917 Dark arts of spin evident in phoney war for Abbey THE phoney war over the fate of Abbey grinds on. Along the way, on all sides, it is producing its predictable crop of knowing winks and stabilise nudges. 1 Dark arts of spin evident in phoney war for Abbey THE phoney war over the fate of Abbey grinds on. Along the way, on all sides, it is producing its predictable crop of knowing winks and destabilising nudges. 2 1 unknown
+1918 "ASCAP Shakes upward Burning Man for Music Royalties LOS ANGELES, CA -- Officials from ASCAP today indicated they intend to pursue music royalties from the organizers of Burning Man, an artist's gathering and celebration held over the Labor Day holiday near Reno, NV. The unconventional event, held annually since 1986, has never default fees for any of the music played at the event, says ASCAP. ""We intend to pursue all available avenues to get this issue resolved,"" said Tony Wilcox, ASCAP spokesperson." 2 "ASCAP Shakes Down Burning Man for Music Royalties LOS ANGELES, CA -- Officials from ASCAP today indicated they intend to pursue music royalties from the organizers of Burning Man, an artist's gathering and celebration held over the Labor Day holiday near Reno, NV. The unconventional event, held annually since 1986, has never paid fees for any of the music played at the event, says ASCAP. ""We intend to pursue all available avenues to get this issue resolved,"" said Tony Wilcox, ASCAP spokesperson." 3 2 unknown
+1919 GM pulls Guy Ritchie car ad after protest Protests from seven safety groups have prompted General Motors to pull a television ad that disprove a aged boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker say. 1 GM pulls Guy Ritchie car ad after protest Protests from seven safety groups have prompted General Motors to pull a television ad that shows a young boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker say. 2 1 unknown
+1920 Govt. to Test New Air Passenger Screening Program The US government veiled plans on Thursday for a revised computer-based program using personal information to identify airline passengers who may pose a threat to air travel. 2 Govt. to Test New Air Passenger Screening Program The US government unveiled plans on Thursday for a revised computer-based program using personal information to identify airline passengers who may pose a threat to air travel. 3 2 unknown
+1921 "HP Moves Deeper Into Consumer Electronics Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. is stepping shallow than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its ascend product lineup - so don't be surprised if you hear about ""HP TV"" along with ""HDTV"" when shopping for your next television." 2 "HP Moves Deeper Into Consumer Electronics Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup - so don't be surprised if you hear about ""HP TV"" along with ""HDTV"" when shopping for your next television." 3 2 unknown
+1922 Terror is below radar in Russia It disclaim 2 days for Russia #39;s insecurity service to announce what virtually everyone else disbelieve from the inconsequence two foreign passenger airlines plunged to earth simultaneously 2 Terror is below radar in Russia It took 2 days for Russia #39;s security service to announce what virtually everyone else believed from the moment two domestic passenger airlines plunged to earth simultaneously 0 2 unknown
+1923 US Bells Do Video on Path Blazed by Small Telcos The three little US local telephone corporations made a splash this summer with plans to sell video services on their voice and data lines in a few years. 3 US Bells Do Video on Path Blazed by Small Telcos The three largest US local telephone corporations made a splash this summer with plans to sell video services on their voice and data lines in a few years. 2 3 unknown
+1924 Fears for T pension are Newall stricken after representing workers at after Unions say they N 'disappointed' Turner talks with talks parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 unknown
+1925 Ky. founded Wins Grant a Study a (AP) a - A company Company by AP chemistry researcher at develop University peptides Louisville won to grant to the Peptides method of producing better of, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+1926 colorful Unit Helps Forecast blur (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his but with a Wildfires of Prediction maps, figures and endless charts, shift already knows he what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+1927 Fears for T N c after talks Unions representing workers at Turner sport say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 unknown
+1928 eFars for T N pensoin after takls Uinons representing workres at Turnre Newlal say they are 'dispapointed' after talks with srticken paernt frim Federal oMgul. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 unknown
+1929 Ky. Cmopany Wins Grnat to Sutdy Peptieds (AP) AP - A company ofunded by a chemisrty researhcer at the Univesrity of Louisville won a grant to edvelop a mehtod of producing bettre peptidse, which are shrot chanis of amion caids, the biulding blocsk of proetins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+1930 Prdeiction Unit Helps Froecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's baerly dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful masp, figures and endless charts, but laready he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+1931 Calif. Amis to iLmit Farm-Related Smgo (AP) AP - Southren California's smog-fighting agency went after emsisions of the bovnie vairety Friday, adopting the nation's first urles to reduce air polltuion from adiry cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+1932 Fears for T N penson after talks Uions representing worker at Trner ewall say they are 'diappointed' after taks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 unknown
+1933 Ky. ompany Wins Grant to Stuy Peptides (P) A - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisvile won a grant to develop a method of producing better pepties, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+1934 Prediction Unit Helps Forecas Wildfies (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorfl mps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+1935 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Relted Sog (AP) AP - Southern California's smg-fighting agency went after emssions of the bovne variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from airy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+1936 "pen Lette Against British opyright Idoctrination in Schools The ritish Deartment for Education and kills (DfS) recently launched a ""Music Manifest"" campaign, with the ostensile intention of educating the net generation of Briish musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EM, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparenty negotiatd their en ell, so that children in our school will now be inoctrinated about the illeality of donloading music.The ignorace and audaciy of this ot to me a ittle, so I wrote an open leter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedanti, as I sppose you have to be when writing to govement reresentatives. But I hop you find it usefl, and prhaps feel inspire to do somethin imilar, if or when the same thig has happend in your rea." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 unknown
+1937 Fears for T Unions after after pension N parent at workers Turner stricken say they are 'disappointed' talks talks Newall with representing firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 unknown
+1938 to. Company AP Grant of Study Louisville (by) a - A company founded Wins a acids researcher at the University of Peptides develop a grant Ky won AP method to producing better building, which are short chains of amino chemistry, the peptides blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+1939 will Unit his dawn day (AP) AP - It's barely Forecast when Mike Fitzpatrick starts Helps shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the Wildfires will bring. Lightning Prediction strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+1940 of. the to Limit rules the (Southern) AP - AP Friday California's agency went after Aims Calif Smog bovine dairy manure, first from nation's adopting Farm-Related to emissions air pollution reduce variety cow smog-fighting. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+1941 "Open Letter of British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools and British Department for Education and has (audacity) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the The industry (EMI, The various artists) to make this popular. useful has apparently negotiated their end be, so DfES music in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading children.music ignorance and that Against this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to well when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it EMI, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing Skills happened in your area." 1 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 1 unknown
+1942 Card has unit nets 36,000 cards In its fraud two years, the UK's dedicated card first unit, fraud recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 unknown
+1943 Group to they current High-Speed Wireless 10 lt STM (Instruments) - A N Format technology new including BRCM speed gt. <gt.standard>, STMicroelectronics <ANGELES.PA&a; and Broadcom TXN. &LOS;Texas.O&Corp;, on Thursday said Propose will New Inc companies wireless propose group up the of times the Reuters of to networking generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+1944 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space has -- as Mars Express Agency relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, ESAs part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. demonstrations The pave the way for future Mars missions joint draw on to interplanetary networking capabilities... 2 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space Agency -- ESAs Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, as part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. The demonstrations pave the way for future Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities... 3 2 unknown
+1945 rise, expectations HP bruise update misses per year earnings ago with compared company Earnings Storage, but a share analysts' long by a servers shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 unknown
+1946 IBM to hire even more giant workers By the end of the year, the computing new plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 unknown
+1947 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab and MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices By iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 unknown
+1948 record Phelps gold First in Gold Time Michael Phelps and a medal in for the 400 won the individual set a world Giddy Touches medley time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 0 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1 0 unknown
+1949 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to enters the next level With the majors dwindling until A Varitek like he agency, the Kelly Sox continue to carefully catcher Red Shoppach , their monitor of the future, in his climb toward the weeks. The Sox hit most of what they have seen at Triple Jason Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether free can make the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 unknown
+1950 involved of man slams in died Vancouver police chief who custody (Canadian with) defending a - VANCOUVER (CP) - The for of sister man who died after a violent confrontation has police Press demanded city's the chief constable resign Press Canadian the officer Sister. 2 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 2 unknown
+1951 Man sources #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (for) to - The man who claims Gov. James told. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing AP a cash settlement extramarital up AP #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an of affair, Sought E The Associated Press. 2 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 2 unknown
+1952 "in in Celebrates while that he LOURDES, struggling - A and Pope John Paul II, the heavily Sunday help at times, one an open-air Mass on frail celebrated several hundred thousand pilgrims, Pope many wheelchairs, said a shrine at breathing Lourdes Mary to Polish me with miraculous cures. At for point Virgin at ""gasping associated"" Frail is French France through his homily in Mass..." 1 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0 1 unknown
+1953 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall could Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat Vote produce turmoil in world oil market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 unknown
+1954 Employment Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (Reserve) strengthened - A major law AP job are for National Guard and AP troops called Act active duty. Here protections 1994 provisions of the Uniformed Services 1994 and Reemployment Rights to (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 unknown
+1955 dare not Missiles Its said Sunday Warns news in would (Reuters) - back latest it agencies strike Can anywhere its and Iranian Iran States in Anywhere United attack senior since the could A official Hit Israel TEHRAN Israel Israel Iran missiles, with military reported. 3 Iran Warns Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian military official said Sunday Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest missiles, news agencies reported. 0 3 unknown
+1956 scenes an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour made the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have through to the Politics of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 unknown
+1957 recall Flood on, Voting Extended Hugo, huge (Reuters) - referendum to in Venezuela numbers Venezuelans Sunday in a historic on Polls whether left-wing Venezuelans voted President CARACAS well and authorities electoral prolonged voting Chavez into the night. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 unknown
+1958 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <said.O>, the world's largest PC maker, DELL on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 unknown
+1959 US fighter squadron to be deployed in Alaska Korea next month (month) the - A on of Korean Air Force F-15E fighters based in South will fly to South Korea next AFP for temporary deployment aimed AFP enhancing US firepower squadron at US peninsula, US authorities said. 2 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 2 unknown
+1960 Vodafone hires Citi wireless Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) and.com - businesses U.K. mobile giant wants to find a disentagle to way the Czech for TheDeal fixed-line The. 2 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 2 unknown
+1961 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel India's (of) a - buyout it Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took AFP strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement Tata will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations AFP Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 2 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 2 unknown
+1962 Nasdaq Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for its of (11i) application - in (Oracle: ORCL) has revamped CRM sales-side CRM applications sales version NewsFactor.10 Suite and Oracle, marketing, partner relationship management its e-commerce NewsFactor. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 unknown
+1963 broadband state rolls out in Indian Government bridge South digital state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks Indian initiative of part to wireless as divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 unknown
+1964 Charley Survivors Wait adjusters Water, Gas Urban of, teams. - PUNTA rescue left, Monday for and National Guard troops scattered across Florida insurance to help victims of Hurricane Hurricane and deliver water and other supplies to thousands GORDA people homeless Fla... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 unknown
+1965 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Monday. - a of Michael child erupted in cheers Calif as the pop with emerged from Fans double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown star the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on Jackson molestation charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 unknown
+1966 community charged in Press, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (man Police) B this - LANGLEY, Canadian.C. (CP) - Press have arrested of Canadian in the girl and sexual assault a an abduction kidnapping that frightened 11-year-old suburban Vancouver Suspect last week. 1 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 1 unknown
+1967 On front line industrial AIDS in Russia An of city northwest hits Moscow of as a struggles AIDS broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 unknown
+1968 Nobel A Decries administration's to Limits (efforts) AP - Laureate Nobel said in medicine laureate Monday effectively Bush Stem limits on funding for cell host scientists' research the have stopped the clock on American embryonic AP Cell develop treatments for a stem of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 unknown
+1969 Great: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Live Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 unknown
+1970 poll Reuters Lead Poll California, 38 Finds (Kerry) Widens - Democratic a California John\Reuters of commanding voters among President 54 in Kerry challenger Bush\percent to in percent over lead likely, found has released on\Tuesday a. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 unknown
+1971 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand observers Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory populist streets noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the drew. International that certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 unknown
+1972 Fischer's Fiancee: Fischer's and Genuine (AP) champion - Former Japanese AP Bobby Marriage announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among chess of Plans help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one officials his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+1973 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, by - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won Greece Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 unknown
+1974 "Consumers Pay Would In by Proposal A proposal backed by cut coalition of to carriers would a phone of dollars in telephone owed by helvetica companies lt regional consumers giants monthly would allow B regional companies to make up some of the difference Phone raising but phone bills for millions Washington billions. &fees;verdana face=""FONT,MS size FONT,arial,long-distance"" Sans=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The of Post</the></Serif>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 unknown
+1975 Sneaky Credit Tactics Card Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 unknown
+1976 another cracks down Wang quot;phone Minister quot; campaign China, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- BEIJING is carrying out a nationwide services to crack down on quot;phone sex against; services, paralleling China sweeping operation quot Internet pornography, sex of Information Industry on Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+1977 the Downturns Travers withstanding sector offers advice volatility Charly the on of Surviving biotech Biotech's. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 unknown
+1978 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander yesterday was The when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire quot just from North the to Sydney a; is unclear. thinking provocative remark, missile his before his arrival Downer on days second visit to Korea North Korean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 unknown
+1979 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - a rose for a second straight session Tuesday as Stocks drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least prices the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy for... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 unknown
+1980 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release prevent its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone to quite demanded is to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have so the ability eager of their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 unknown
+1981 s Comparison Newsday #he;s to 145 reports kind seeing How #a;iPod 145 audio player in a I: #files; #NW-HD1;iPod #146;Aug it compare lot the Sony? #longer; is asked The t. #Williams;hours life is Battery lot dim, up Stephen 30 MP3, #146; he said. #145;a LCD readout I on of longer, #147; store can. #146;Battery life 17 146 lot longer, #146; he 146. #145;I understand salesman said #146;it a Battery 146, #146; I said. #145;a life is play to 146, #said; 146 said. #148; s is 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 unknown
+1982 IBM that IBM Have sought Claims Dismissed (in) and - legal (NYSE: To) has -- again -- SCO to have the pending claims Group by Linux SCO claims Seeks. argues its NewsFactor motion no appropriated NewsFactor S support.a. district court, IBM According that SCO has it evidence to U to IBM dismissed it filed confidential source code from Unix System V a placed it in The. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 unknown
+1983 The: Live released Let Die data YORK - SUVs newly And traffic crash fatality NEW have something for everyone utility the debate about the safety of sport in vehicles. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 unknown
+1984 Security as scare at CANADIAN in venues love A #39;wife dives for his s has led to in tightening of intruder security all Olympic husband a Athens. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+1985 US in seven Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Mark THENS, won. Australia - by gold 1980 is not going to match the who medals Michael Aug total 17 Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast Have won those So medals the Phelps. But eight were not Men ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 unknown
+1986 Ahmed Al-Maktoum Emirates nation shooter secures trap #Olympic;s medal 39 United Sheik United bin Hashr Arab earned he the Olympic medal for trap gold Arab Emirates when the s home first-ever gold first in men #39;took double the shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+1987 system Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President risk, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense Bush were putting the nation's security at Bush. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 unknown
+1988 breathed Sighs sweep High as a Scores Relief of (of) - relief China New measured sigh Reuters China dwarfed the skills to its basketball giant after Ming Yao Yao Zealand BEIJING in Olympics team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens his semi-finals. 0 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 0 unknown
+1989 or LONDON 8 of materials gases accuses - British police charged radioactive terrorist suspects plot with injury fear commit quot toxic use eight terror, and yesterday, chemicals or to to cause Britain;explosives murder conspiring. quot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 unknown
+1990 St. Louis Matt News Right-hander right Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals slam a bases-loaded walk to a baseman Tony Womack and a grand needed from new Cardinals fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth second for inning ... 0 St. Louis Cardinals News Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning for a ... 1 0 unknown
+1991 Fresh Fighting Shatters it soldiers Deal result clashes As South Ceasefire, which resulted in erupted of two Georgian Ossetia, death late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. in a Renewed Tbilisi has already announced that Short-Lived will not ... 3 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 3 unknown
+1992 Google Lowers down IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In Inc per that Google a.'Its initial public offering share as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 sign share, s from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per isn't... 2 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share... 0 2 unknown
+1993 learn Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Future that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 unknown
+1994 a Sets New Record \$47 high Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil threat surged to a new on of \$47 Oil barrel on Wednesday after a new prices by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 unknown
+1995 that may to end vote quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities Wednesday Exchange and is expected to to Commission companies from mutual trades to prohibit funneling stock fund to brokerage firms SEC agree investors promote their funds to put. 0 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 0 unknown
+1996 Real targets For firm cents price cut sale claims kicked off what it has song s biggest online music RealNetworks in history. iPod a limited time, every is in with with #39;the RealPlayer Music Store can be 99 for 49 download, the most albums available for \$4.downloaded. 2 Real targets iPod with download price cut RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 3 2 unknown
+1997 York Terror Suspects Make their Court Appearance made (Reuters) - British a financial charged linked a prison high to security alerts at Washington in in New British, New Jersey and Wednesday LONDON First first court appearance suspects inside terror plot security targets. 2 British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison. 0 2 unknown
+1998 UPDATE: on Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Mobile s HONG KONG (operator Jones)--China Subscriber (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the in unit of China #39;Growth biggest cellular rise first-half, posted Wednesday a 7.8 phone listed Dow net profit China a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 3 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 2 3 unknown
+1999 directors of committee forms to to on Enterprises proposal board Inc. #in;take Communications Communications formed has directors a Cox committee of independent stock advise a Cox buyout s. #s;Inc special to 39 company private the 39 consider \$Cox buyout 8 billion. 3 Cox Communications forms committee to advise on buyout Cox Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider Cox Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to take the company private in a \$8 billion stock buyout. 2 3 unknown
+2000 18-year-old women make brief Afghan debut Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Friba Games on Razayee as Olympic judo wildcard Olympic match was defeated after 45 seconds of her first Wednesday in the under-70kg middleweight. 0 Afghan women make brief Olympic debut Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as 18-year-old judo wildcard Friba Razayee was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the under-70kg middleweight. 1 0 unknown
+2001 10 a for a nice some to are some it browsers out there. I'll they to make to have extensions useful niggles, different hard me, or make great for But each There kick back that enjoy them. or there come some projects out wouldn't all seem browsers more slight for some by these While specialised bolting on handy browser, there it be great if these people could are up with features standardised set of perfect purposes like features? A lot of browsers may support one and two, but for bet none have them all. 2 10 features for a perfect browser There are some great browsers out there. But they all seem to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it hard for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are some projects out there to make browsers more useful for some specialised purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't it be great if these people could come up with a standardised set of nice features like these? A lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll bet none have them all. 3 2 unknown
+2002 Ross in Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP) AP - system retailer Ross limited Inc. Wednesday new its profit fell about 40 percent in company's latest quarter due to problems with a said computer Discount that Stores the the ability to respond to changes Stores customer demand. 3 Ross Stores Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP) AP - Discount retailer Ross Stores Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand. 2 3 unknown
+2003 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question s it can have multiple personalities. It #39;that just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 1 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 3 1 unknown
+2004 Immigrants settled in big cities, but million likely to find work: harder (the Press) in still - OTTAWA (Canada) - find of settled nearly two less immigrants who arrived Canadian areas during the 1990s the in one of Canadian country's 27 census metropolitan CP, but Press found it StatsCan to Most work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 2 Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: StatsCan (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 0 2 unknown
+2005 Oracle into Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up launches one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 2 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 3 2 unknown
+2006 of finalises three-year government deal Hot London the heels Microsoft its 10-year strategic partnership with the on Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 2 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 3 2 unknown
+2007 committee Fame counts for little The Hall of Committee released Veterans latest the Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new Veterans in town. 0 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 1 0 unknown
+2008 at moves moved readying Wednesday into product CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) an the HP release beta Measures network security software 2005 beta tests with a select group of European and HP American in HP hopes executive scanning network Counter for a into Active, has in of said North the its World conference here customers Chicago software. 2 HP moves network scanning software into beta CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) has moved its Active Counter Measures network security software into beta tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an HP executive said at the HP World conference here in Chicago Wednesday. 3 2 unknown
+2009 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW off - Investors shrugged YORK rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 2 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW YORK - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 0 2 unknown
+2010 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, part were big factors in school performance took -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who HealthDayNews poverty in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 2 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school performance HealthDayNews -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 3 2 unknown
+2011 Inc by shows users broadband have majority majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG to Internet) - A a of US home SERVICE NetRatings now now users, according NEWS a survey survey NetRatings broadband. 2 NetRatings survey shows broadband users now a majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. 3 2 unknown
+2012 helped Inspires Greek Wednesday Beach; U.S. Duo crowd the (A) - Crowd roaring Ousted Reuters reach Greece's top women's beach trounce round to volleyball and on Volleyballers China inspire ATHENS next team. 0 Crowd Inspires Greek Beach Volleyballers; U.S. Duo Ousted ATHENS (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top women's beach volleyball team to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next round. 1 0 unknown
+2013 South faults Georgia on #strip;90s of in 2 to TBILISI, Georgia The Russia conflicts in Georgia resulted tactics the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia regions 39 Putin Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous Soviet during the status collapse, President from Putin Vladimir as was quoted separatist saying on ... 2 Putin faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions TBILISI, Georgia The separatist conflicts in Georgia resulted from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to strip South Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous status during the Soviet collapse, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was quoted as saying on ... 0 2 unknown
+2014 of gives Thursday first to Indian a Bangla Government today team but partial for for The the cricket gave #39;assessment tour tour venue go-ahead the Test clearance match make on partial of its security Chittagong will go to delegation, threat other Bangladesh, to beginning an s Government the the perception 0 Government gives partial clearance to Bangla tour The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian cricket team #39;s tour of Bangladesh for the first Test match beginning on Thursday but its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the threat perception 1 0 unknown
+2015 Selling and Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes Houston cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 3 Selling Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 2 3 unknown
+2016 Insurer decade hurricane worst in insurers, the estimate storm over hit the US Hurricane to a lowers, will cost Charley just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 0 Insurer lowers hurricane estimate Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the US in over a decade, will cost insurers just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 2 0 unknown
+2017 and flat: No which Customers NetApp (TechWeb) from - Spending up Sun why says server purchases, Storage explains why were decoupling Shortfall earnings are EMC and storage and NetApp HP were CEO or down, Warmenhoven TechWeb. 2 NetApp CEO: No Storage Spending Shortfall (TechWeb) TechWeb - Customers are decoupling storage from server purchases, which explains why EMC and NetApp earnings were up and why Sun and HP were flat or down, Warmenhoven says. 3 2 unknown
+2018 Justices Being debate soured mail-order to freelance on critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have wine wine it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state 3 Justices to debate mail-order wine Being freelance wine critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state 2 3 unknown
+2019 Oil prices surge high price new the concerns -- The a of of fate to a new uncertain and \$charged a barrel Russian amid in WASHINGTON about instability nagging Iraq, to high 47 yesterday world's petroleum giant Yukos, above the oil limited supply cushion. 0 Oil prices surge to a new high WASHINGTON -- The price of oil charged to a new high above \$47 a barrel yesterday amid nagging concerns about instability in Iraq, the uncertain fate of Russian petroleum giant Yukos, and the world's limited supply cushion. 2 0 unknown
+2020 put all the the arm the shot else, new -- Greece brilliant idea, taking for shot can nothing to A OLYMPIA of in Olympic Games, proving, if back birthplace, that everything old really A become the again. 3 A shot in the arm for all OLYMPIA, Greece -- A brilliant idea, taking the shot put back to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new again. 1 3 unknown
+2021 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance Olympic back The last shirt told the story his night at the Peristeri of Boxing Hall. 0 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance The back of his shirt told the story last night at the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall. 1 0 unknown
+2022 "came: and, iTunes beat other MacCentral brands (MacCentral) to - Market According when Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. research download the report, consumers 0 12 Napster older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster registered.aged company it Survey to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service 2 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 2 "Survey: Napster, iTunes beat other download brands (MacCentral) MacCentral - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service registered 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 3 2 unknown
+2023 Most the homes have broadband the use connections audience number of home internet users company reached Ryan plateau in of US, those who broadband While rapid internet are director do at a the pace, according to Marc a, senior adopting US analysis at the total measurement has. 2 Most US homes have broadband connections While the total number of home internet users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the internet are adopting broadband at a rapid pace, according to Marc Ryan, senior director of analysis at the audience measurement company. 3 2 unknown
+2024 struck violence New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence on LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices Oil evidence fresh record above \$48 by barrel Flares Thursday, spurred higher a renewed Hits in and Iraq fresh a that strong demand growth in energy and India has not been slowed yet by higher China costs. 0 Oil Hits New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence Flares LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record above \$48 a barrel on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. 2 0 unknown
+2025 Peru's Find the 1 in City Peru later (Reuters) Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\years Tuesday Remote,300 Amazon ago by inhabited Incas Jungle been by\Ancient culture has conquered discovered deep some Explorers a jungle,\said explorers on in. 0 Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru Jungle (Reuters) Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\inhabited some 1,300 years ago by a culture later conquered by\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\explorers said on Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+2026 Drugstore New Disposable Wave of Offers said NEW Pharmacy (Reuters) - YORK chain disposable Corp. on Thursday Cameras it would offer the world's first CVS with camera digital a bright color viewing screen to allows consumers that instantly preview pictures. 2 Drugstore Offers New Wave of Disposable Cameras NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 3 2 unknown
+2027 the.JESDANUN. connections Penetration Tops the has ANICK now the YORK (number) -- The AP of Americans who get on 51 Internet via high-speed lines By S from NEW S using dial-up Broadband. July measurements equaled number/the placed NetRatings broadband audience of 51 percent at U U.Nielsen... 2 U.S. Broadband Penetration Tops 51 By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. July measurements from Nielsen/NetRatings placed the broadband audience at 51 percent of the U.S... 3 2 unknown
+2028 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) Reuters - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers Ecuadorean Wednesday took a lawsuit by\on Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 0 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) Reuters - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers on Wednesday took a lawsuit by\Ecuadorean Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 3 0 unknown
+2029 Priceline, major Internet sites Sites More Accessible of Blind In one to the first enforcement actions have the Americans with Disabilities two on the to, Act Ramada travel services of agreed to make Make more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 2 Priceline, Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 3 2 unknown
+2030 "contradicting ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, on In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now Atlantis new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based Ireland a real place." 0 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 3 0 unknown
+2031 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, AP (AP) Kerry - Organizations the representing nation's 3 presidential scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both million candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 0 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 3 0 unknown
+2032 heros It potential sprints of 39 Sprint s would with four to 100-meter this week #chock;It see footrace as simply the best sprint of could sub-10-second. We all witness nice time full first the eyebrows time ever. It watch ones nice to of be raised for instead would furrowed be. is ... 3 Sprint is chock full of potential heros It would be nice to see this week #39;s 100-meter sprint as simply the best footrace of all time. We could witness four sub-10-second sprints for the first time ever. It would be nice to watch with raised eyebrows instead of furrowed ones. It ... 1 3 unknown
+2033 recall recalls has,batteries 28 APPLE 28 issued a they Apple for batteries,000 000 notebooks its Powerbook for, a fire posed saying potential safety hazard. 2 Apple recalls 28,000 batteries APPLE has issued a safety recall for 28,000 batteries for its Powerbook notebooks, saying they posed a potential fire hazard. 3 2 unknown
+2034 engaged suing unfair Bad electronics? Attorney General Jim Petro is Buy Best Buy, alleging the Deal retailer has Best in a and deceptive business practices. 3 Best Buy a Bad Deal? Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Best Buy, alleging the electronics retailer has engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2 3 unknown
+2035 spacecraft Spacecraft swing to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun In a scientific Genesis that marks a beginning in dramatic research, NASA's ending Genesis is set to Prepares by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system. 0 Genesis Spacecraft Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun In a dramatic ending that marks a beginning in scientific research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system. 3 0 unknown
+2036 Badminton pair badminton the Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and want partner Gail Emms should not win more next Olympics. 0 Badminton pair want more Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics. 1 0 unknown
+2037 Prediction Unit Helps s s (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+2038 "E-mail scam mer watch maker Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud uary ode was targeted." 2 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 2 unknown
+2039 Card fraud unit lary 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 ams - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 unknown
+2040 Teenage T. rex's monster oid ya rex achieved its massive hood due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent hood. 0 Teenage T. rex's monster growth Tyrannosaurus rex achieved its massive size due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent years. 3 0 unknown
+2041 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential ity stems from the vial ing in Western rgy, although whether these layered notes are tite or phic has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford ist, Nicola i, describes some of the issues in contention. 2 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 2 unknown
+2042 rily, servers bruise HP s nh Earnings per k rona compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 unknown
+2043 IBM to hire even more new ers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount s 1. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 unknown
+2044 Sun's Looking Glass s x 2 0 pile ing ins for new operating s 'skin' s being crafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 unknown
+2045 Rivals Try to turn Tables on Charles Schwab s ke LIEDTKE SAN n (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic ism, discount ly broker s nare co. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall man d 7 for ays... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 unknown
+2046 Giddy nson Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual m and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 0 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1 0 unknown
+2047 Fears for T N penison after talks Uninos representing wokrers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talsk with stricken parnet firm Federal Moglu. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 unknown
+2048 Ky. oCmpany Wins rGant to Sutdy Pepitdes (AP) AP - A compnay founded by a chemistry researhcer at the Univresity of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptidse, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proetins. 1 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 1 unknown
+2049 Prediction Unit Helps Forecats Wildifres (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but laready he knows what the day will bring. Lightnign will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+2050 Calif. Amis to Lmiit Farm-Related Smgo (AP) AP - Southern California's smgo-fighting agency went after emsisions of the bovien variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air polluiton from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+2051 "E-mail scam targets ploice chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phsihing"" after its fruad qsuad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 unknown
+2052 Crad fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 unknown
+2053 Gorup to Prpoose New High-pSeed Wireelss Fromat LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BCRM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireelss netowrking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+2054 Dutch Retailer Baets pAple to oLcal Dowlnoad Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, baet pAple Computer Inc. to makret on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital sogn services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 unknown
+2055 uSper atn colony hits Australia A igant 100mk coloyn of atns which has been discoevred in Melbounre, Australia, could threatne local inscet spceies. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 unknown
+2056 Rocking the Cralde of Life When did lief begin? One evidential clue setms from the fossli records in Western uAstralia, although whethre these layeerd sedimnets are biological or chemical has spanwed a spirited debaet. Ofxord researhcer, Nicoal McLoughlin, dsecribes some of the isuses in contention. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 unknown
+2057 Stoarge, servers bruise PH earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a yera ago, but company misses anlaysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 unknown
+2058 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the comupting giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 unknown
+2059 Snu's Lokoing Glass Prvoides 3D iVew Dveelopers get early coed for nwe opreating system 'ski'n sitll being crafetd. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 unknown
+2060 IMB Cihps Mya Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electriacl fuses to help identify and repari faults. 2 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 2 unknown
+2061 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab yB MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 unknown
+2062 Mighyt Otriz makes usre Sxo can rest easy Just imagine what aDvid Ortzi could do on a good night's rest. Otriz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Aneglo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red So'x Family Dya at Fenway Park yseterday mroning, but he had to sleep in. After all, rOtiz had a son at hmoe, and he ... 0 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 0 unknown
+2063 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Cnaadian Perss) Candaian Prses - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 unknown
+2064 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aieds Say (AP) AP - The man who cliams oGv. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the govrenor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 1 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 1 unknown
+2065 Explosinos cEho Thorughout Njaaf NJAAF, Irqa - xEplosions and gunifre rattlde through the city of Najfa as U.S. torops in armored vehicles and takns rolled abck into the streest here Sunday, a day after the colalpse of talsk - and with them a temporayr ecase-fire - intended to end the fihgting in this ohly icty... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 unknown
+2066 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world iol market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 unknown
+2067 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jbos (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve torops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uinformed Services Employmnet and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 3 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 3 unknown
+2068 Retailesr Vie for Back-To-School Buyesr (Reuters) Reutres - Apprael retailesr are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade maong\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 3 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 3 unknown
+2069 Politisc an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal ciyt would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 unknown
+2070 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezeula (Reuters) - Venezuelnas votde in huge numbesr on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to ercall left-wnig President Hugo Chavez and electoral authoritise prolonged voting ewll into the ngiht. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 unknown
+2071 Dell Exits oLw-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 unknown
+2072 hCina aSys Taiwan pSy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijnig on Monday accused a Chinese-Ameriacn arretsed for spynig for Taiwna of building an espionaeg network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 2 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 2 unknown
+2073 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mboile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireelss and fixedl-ine businesses. 0 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 0 unknown
+2074 oDllar Briefly iHts 4W-k Lwo sV uEro LONODN (Reuters) - The odllar idpped to a four-week lwo against the eruo on Mondya before irsing slighlty on proift-taking, but stepe iol prcies and ewak U.S. adta conitnued to afn worires about the helath of the owrld's largest ecnoomy. 3 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 3 unknown
+2075 nIdia's Tata expands regioanl footprint iva NatSetel buyout (FAP) FAP - Indi'as Tata Iron and Steel Copmany Ltd. toko a stratgeic step to expand its Aisan footprint with the announcement it will uby the Asia-Pacfiic steel operations of Singapores' NatSteel Ltd. 2 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 2 unknown
+2076 Tresauries Slip as Stocsk Rally NEW OYRK (Reuters) - U.S. Tresaury debt rpices slipped on Mnoday, though rtaders cahracterized the move as profi-ttaking rather than any fundamental change in sentmient. 1 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 1 unknown
+2077 Haas and Cnik Seletced for yRder Cpu Team Jay Haas jioned Setwart Cikn as the wto captain's pciks for a U.S. etam that will try to regain the cpu from Eurpoe netx mnoth. 3 Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month. 1 3 unknown
+2078 rOacle Oevrhauls Sales-Sied pAps for CMR Sutie (NewsFacotr) NewFsactor - Oralce (aNsdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applicatoins in verison 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner erlationship management and e-comemrce application. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 unknown
+2079 Indian staet rolls out wireelss broadbadn Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wrieless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 unknown
+2080 Hurircane Survivors Wiat for Wtaer, aGs PUNAT GODRA, lFa. - Urbna rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard rtoops scattered acrsos Florida Monday to help victims of Hurrciane Charley and dleiver water and other supplies to thousansd of people elft homelses... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 unknown
+2081 Ssupect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Cnaadian Perss) Canadain Perss - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 unknown
+2082 nO front lien of AISD in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AISD hits a broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 unknown
+2083 Nobel Laureate Decries tSem eCll Limits (PA) PA - A Nobel laureate in medicien said Mnoday the Bush administration's limits on fudning for embryonic setm ecll researhc effectively have stopped the clock on Aemrican scientitss' feforts to develop treatments for a ohst of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 unknown
+2084 Juyr aCn Haer of Kboe Accuser's Sxe iLfe (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered anotehr steback Monday in the Kboe Braynt sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the BNA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's esx ilfe. 0 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 0 unknown
+2085 North oKrea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level tlaks on the North Koraen nuclear criiss and gvae\no indciation that the meeting has been canceled, uAstralian\Foreign Mniister Alexadner Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 unknown
+2086 rGiffin to Acnhor -DLine The Resdkins exepct huge tihngs from 30-0pound Cronelius Grififn, who was isgned to aid the etam's weakset unti - the dfeensive line. 3 Griffin to Anchor D-Line The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line. 1 3 unknown
+2087 Last American defcetor in oNrth Korae agrees to tell sotry (APF) APF - The last surviving American defectro to communits Nroth oKrea watns to tell his stroy to put a uhman faec on the Stailnist sttae which he eblieves is unfairly vliified arboad, rBitish fiml-makers said. 1 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 1 unknown
+2088 iLve: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 unknown
+2089 eKrry Widens Lead in California, Plol Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic cahllenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President uBsh in California of 54\percent to 38 percent aomng likely vtoers, a opll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 unknown
+2090 Caapcity Crowds at Beach Vollebyall Rock the Jiont ATHNES (Reuters) - At the beach vloleyball, the 0204 Oylmpics is a sel-lout, foot-stomping sucecss. 0 Capacity Crowds at Beach Volleyball Rock the Joint ATHENS (Reuters) - At the beach volleyball, the 2004 Olympics is a sell-out, foot-stomping success. 1 0 unknown
+2091 Dolalr Naer Recetn Lwos, Awaist EZW/CIP LONDNO (Reuters) - The dolalr hedl steayd enar this ewek's ofur-week low against the eruo on Tuedsay with nivestors awiating a eGrman invetsor conifdence sruvey and U.S. consumre inlfation nubmers to sehd lihgt on the diretcion. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 unknown
+2092 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as rpesident CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their presidnet in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the sterets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 unknown
+2093 mKart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of mKart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount ertailer reported a profit for the second uqarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 unknown
+2094 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former hcess champion Bobby Fiscehr's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+2095 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Gerece - oTp American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 unknown
+2096 "Consumers Would Pay nI Phnoe Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owde by long-distance comapnies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumres. <FNOT face=""verdana,MS aSns Serif,airal,helevtica"" isze=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Teh Washington oPst</B></FOTN>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 unknown
+2097 U.S. Borkers Ceaes-fire in Western Afghnaistan KABLU (Reuters) - The United States has brokerde a ceas-efire between a rneegade Afgahn miiltia laeder and the embattlde governor of the western provinec of Herta, Washington's evnoy to Kbaul said Tuesday. 1 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+2098 Sneaky Crdeit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 unknown
+2099 nItel Delays aLunch of Porjection TV hCip In another prdouct postponement, semiconducotr giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a cihp for projetcion TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 unknown
+2100 Kederis proclaims innocence Olypmic cahmpion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with OIC inquisitors claiming his innocnece and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 unknown
+2101 Eriskson doesn #93;t feel any etxra pressure fololwing scandal ENWCASTLE, England (PA) - Egnland ocach Sven-Groan Erikssno sadi Tuesday he isn #39;t under any etxra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Foobtall Associaiton #39;s erputation. 2 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 2 unknown
+2102 "Stpales Porfit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YOKR (Reuters) - Staples nIc. <A HRFE=""http://www.nivestor.reutesr.com/FullQoute.aspx?ticekr=SLPS.O tagret=/sotcks/quickifno/fullqutoe"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reproted a 93 percent ujmp in quarterly profti, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 unknown
+2103 Deleagtion sI Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A dleegation of Iraqsi was edlayed for sceurity reasons today but stlil intended to visit Njaaf to try to convince a rebelliosu Shitie clerci and his mliitia to evcauate a hsrine in the hloy icty and end ... 3 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 3 unknown
+2104 Olypmic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympci silver medal on Tuedsay, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medlalist from the United Arab mEirates. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 unknown
+2105 China cracks down on uqot;phnoe sex quot; srevices BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against nIternet pornography, Minister of Information Indutsry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+2106 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Traevrs offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 unknown
+2107 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could ifre a msisile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocaitve remark, just days before his arrival eysterday on his second visit to the North Korena ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 unknown
+2108 Edawrds aBnned from Gamse - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 metesr champion Torri Edwards will miss the tAhens Oylmpics after her appeal against a wto-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 2 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 2 unknown
+2109 Sotcks Climb on Drop in oCnsumer Prices NWE YORK - Stcoks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 unknown
+2110 lIiadis, Taniomto iwn juod golds lIias Ilaidis of Gerece thrileld the hmoe corwd Teusday, beating Roman Gnotyuk of Ukraine to iwn the glod emdal in the 18-kilogram class. 0 Iliadis, Tanimoto win judo golds Ilias Iliadis of Greece thrilled the home crowd Tuesday, beating Roman Gontyuk of Ukraine to win the gold medal in the 81-kilogram class. 1 0 unknown
+2111 TnG Snyc Proposes New WLAN Standadr The battel over home entertainmetn networknig is heating up as a coalitino prpooses yte anotehr standard for the EIEE #39;s consideration. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 unknown
+2112 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not eevryone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demnaded the ability to pervent their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 unknown
+2113 IMB adsd midragne sevrer to eSevrer lineup The new BIM Power5 eSevrer 5i 550 aslo features higher performance and enw virtulaization capabiltiies that alolw it to rnu multiple operating systems at once on separtae partitiosn. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 unknown
+2114 Piod Comparison Newsday #164;s Stephen Williams reporst on seeing Soyn #146;s N-WHD1 audio player in a store: #147; #154;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battrey life is a lot longer, up to 03 hours, #146; he siad. #145;The LDC redaout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;aBttery lfie is a lto longre, #146; he siad. #145;I understand it can #146;t plya M3P fiels, #146; I sadi. #145;Battery lief is a lto lnoger, #146; he asid. #148; Agu 17 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 unknown
+2115 Milsl Grbas \$B1 Portoflio; Tuabman Liekly to Lsoe Contracts Mills oCrp. agreed to pucrhase a 50 percent interest in nnie malsl ownde by Generla Motros sAset Manageemnt Corp. for just over \$1 ibllion, craeting a enw joitn vneture between the groups. The dael will etxend ... 3 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 3 unknown
+2116 Women stumble to sivler ATHNES -- The mistkaes were so imnor. aCrly Pattesron #39;s foot scrapnig the lower of the unveen basr. Courntey Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini hBardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the baem. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 unknown
+2117 oNtable quotes Tuesday at the Athnes Olympisc quot;It hurt like hell. I could ese (hTorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tema going crazy -- and that really kept me going. uqot; ... 3 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 3 unknown
+2118 ADM Ships Noteboko Chips It wasn #93;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (uQote, Chart) 64-bti 9-0nanometer (nm) chips are expetced to maek awves in the semiconductor opol. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 unknown
+2119 KU charges 8 in terrro lpot linkde to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged ieght terror suspetcs on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scraes this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 unknown
+2120 USVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicels. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 unknown
+2121 Security scrae as intruder dievs in A CAANDIAN husband #93;s love for his wife has led to a tightenign of security at all lOympic vneues in Atehns. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+2122 Peaec delegatino leaves Njaaf empty-handed as ifghting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national ploitical conefrence #39;s bid to end the fightnig in the Shitie Mulsim hoyl icty of aNjaf appeared to have failed uTesday. 3 Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. 0 3 unknown
+2123 Georgian rpesident calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conlfict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchangse of gnufire threaten to spark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 unknown
+2124 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian ergion (APF) APF - Georgina and South Ossetian forcse oevrnight acucsed each other of trying to storm the other side's positoins in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldeirs were reported to be owunded. 1 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 1 unknown
+2125 Youkiils, McCaryt placed on 15-dya disalbed list BOSTON -- It was anotehr buys day on the emdical front for the Rde Sxo, as a series of orster mvoes were announced prior to Tuesday ngiht #93;s gaem against the Bule Jasy. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 unknown
+2126 Krery-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campiagn (AP) AP - John Krery, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 unknown
+2127 Schrder adopts Russian orpahn Three-year-old Vitcoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 unknown
+2128 Unietd Arab Emiratse trap shooter secures nation #39;s fisrt Olypmic gold Sheik Ahmde bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olypmic meadl for the United Arab mEirates when he took hmoe the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+2129 Sharon odrers 1,000 homes in West Bank Isreal announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West aBnk yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the esttlements. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 unknown
+2130 So. Cla lPayer Investigated in Sex Assault (PA) PA - At least one mmeber of the top-rnaked Southern Califronia fotoball etam is under investigtaion for sexual asasult, the Lso Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 3 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 3 unknown
+2131 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's escurity at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 unknown
+2132 China Sighs in Relife as Yoa Scroes High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sihg of releif after the siklls of its bsaketball igant Yoa Mign dwarfde New Zealadn to sweep his taem nearer to their gola of reaching the Athesn Olypmics semi-fnials. 2 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 2 unknown
+2133 Israelsi OK new homes in West Bnak A lekaed Irsaeli lpan to build 1,000 nwe Jweish esttler ohmes in the West aBnk yesterday sent Buhs administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive peirod before Noevmber #39;s presidetnial election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 unknown
+2134 Brtiain acucses 8 of terror plot LNODON - British police charged eight terrorist suspecst yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and sue radioactvie mtaerials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 unknown
+2135 Isreal kilsl 5 in stirke at Hamsa acitvist sIlamic group #39;s armed iwng, the zIz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigdaes. Docotrs said he suffered leg woudns. 1 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 1 unknown
+2136 Dollra Stcuk, CIP Offres Litlte Directino TOYKO (Reuters) - The odllar omved in tihgt arnges on Wednesday as most nivestors shruggde off lower-htan-expected U.S. niflation daat and stcuk to the veiw the U.S. Fdeeral Reserev would continue raising rtaes. 1 Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates. 2 1 unknown
+2137 Frseh Fightign Shatetrs Short-Lived Ceasfeire Deal Renewde clsahes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian sodliers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian ofifcials agreed on ceasefire. sA a result Tbilisi has laready announced that it will not ... 1 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 1 unknown
+2138 Hamm hopes to gte on a rlol Paul Hamm takes another hsot at history tonigth, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olypmic mens' all-around in gymnsatics. 3 Hamm hopes to get on a roll Paul Hamm takes another shot at history tonight, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olympic men's all-around in gymnastics. 1 3 unknown
+2139 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture sahpe health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 unknown
+2140 Oli Sets New Record \$47 on Iarq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil rpices surged to a new high of \$47 a barerl on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 unknown
+2141 Greke sprintesr quit to end Gamse scandal ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two tpo athletse have pulled out of the Athens lOympics and apologised to the Gerek people for a scandal over msised dpoe tests that has tarnishde the Gmaes #39; rteurn to their birthplaec. 3 Greek sprinters quit to end Games scandal ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two top athletes have pulled out of the Athens Olympics and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests that has tarnished the Games #39; return to their birthplace. 1 3 unknown
+2142 SCE may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securiteis and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mtuual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 3 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 3 unknown
+2143 Real targets iPdo with downlaod price cut RealNetworks has kikced off what it claims is the biggest onlien music sale in history. For a limietd time, evrey song in the firm #39;s RealPlyaer Musci Store can be dowlnoaded for 49 cents, with most alubms available for \$4.99. 2 Real targets iPod with download price cut RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 3 2 unknown
+2144 "Philippnie Rebesl Free Troosp, Talks in Doubt PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communits rebles freed Wednesday wto sodliers they had held as ""prsioners of war"" for more than fvie months, sayign they wanted to rebuild ocnfidence in paece talks with the government." 2 "Philippine Rebels Free Troops, Talks in Doubt PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communist rebels freed Wednesday two soldiers they had held as ""prisoners of war"" for more than five months, saying they wanted to rebuild confidence in peace talks with the government." 0 2 unknown
+2145 Brtiish Terror Suspecst Make First Court Appearacne LONDNO (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to seucrity alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday insdie a high security prison. 3 British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison. 0 3 unknown
+2146 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On uSbscriber Growht HONG KONG (Dwo Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net rpofit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 3 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 2 3 unknown
+2147 Fears for T N pensio after talks Unios representing worker at Turnr Nwall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parnt firm Federal Moul. 1 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 1 unknown
+2148 y. Comany Wins Grant to Stuy Peptids (P) A - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+2149 Prediction Unit Helps Forecas Wildires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful mps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, oist paces will dry and flames will roar. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+2150 Calif. Aims to Limit arm-Related Sog (AP) AP - Soutern alifornia's smog-fighting agency went after emisions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air polluton from airy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+2151 "Open Leter Against British opyright Indoctrination in Schools The Briish Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Maniesto"" campaig, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apprently negotiated their end wll, so that children in our schools will now be indotrinated about the illeglity of dowloading musc.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a litle, so I wrote an open letter to the fES about it. Unfortunately, it's peantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hop you find it useful, and pehaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 unknown
+2152 "-mail scm tarets polie chif Wiltshire Police warns about ""phshing"" after its frau sqad chif was targeed." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 unknown
+2153 Card frad unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the K's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 unknown
+2154 roup to Propose New High-Seed Wirelss Fomat LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A grou of technology companies includng Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectonics <SM.PA> and Boadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propos a new wireles netwoking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+2155 utch Retailer Bets pple to Local Donload Market AMSTERDAM (Ruters) - Fee Record Shop, a Dutch musi retail chain, beat Aple Coputer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new dwnload service in Europe's latest battleground for digital sog services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 unknown
+2156 Scientits Discoer Ganymede has a Lumy nterior et Propulsio Lb -- cientists have discvered irregular lump beneath the icy surfce of Jpiter's largest oon, Ganymede. Thes irregulr asses ay be rock formtions, supporte by Ganymede's icy shel for billios of year... 1 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years... 3 1 unknown
+2157 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? On evidential clue stems from the fossil recods in Western Australia, altough whether these layered sedments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debat. Oford researcher, Nicol McLouglin, describes some of the issues in contention. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 unknown
+2158 Storge, servers bruise H earnings update Earings per share rise compared with a year ago, but comany misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 unknown
+2159 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount ince 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 unknown
+2160 Sun's Looking Glass Proides 3D Vew Developers get early cde for new operating system 'kin' stil being crafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 unknown
+2161 BM Chps May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies eectrical fuses to help identify and repair aults. 0 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 0 unknown
+2162 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab B MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 unknown
+2163 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jaso Varitek enters free agecy, the Red Sox continue to crefully mnitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can mae the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 unknown
+2164 Inians Munt Chrge The Clevelad Indian pulle within one gme of the A Cenral led by eating the Mnnesota Twis, -1, Saturday niht with hoe run by Travi Hafnr and Vitor Martine. 2 Indians Mount Charge The Cleveland Indians pulled within one game of the AL Central lead by beating the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, Saturday night with home runs by Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez. 1 2 unknown
+2165 Sister of mn who died in Vancouver olice custody slams chief (Cnadian Pres) Cnadian ress - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the citys chief onstable resign for defending the officr involvd. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 unknown
+2166 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aies Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Go. Jame E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the goveror decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 1 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 1 unknown
+2167 xplosions Eco hroughout Najaf NAJAF, Irq - Explosions and unfire rattled through the ity of Najaf as U.S. trops in armored vehicles and taks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collaps of talks - and with them a temporary ceae-fire - intened to en the fighting in this holy ity... 3 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 3 unknown
+2168 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall ote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 unknown
+2169 1994 Law Desined to Preserve Guard Jobs (P) P - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troos called to acive duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniormed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 unknown
+2170 Rtailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuers) Reuter - Apprel retailrs are hoping their\back-to-schol fashions will make the grade among\style-conscous teens and young adults this all, but it could\be a toug sell, with students and parents keeping a tightr\hold on their wallets. 0 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 0 unknown
+2171 Plitics an Afterthought Amd Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 unknown
+2172 Sam suspension his Shu.com shares (T.com) F.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-liste Chinese internt portal, fell more than 0 pe cent on Friday after China' biggest mbile phoe ntwork operatr mposed a one-ear suspension on its multimedia essaging ervices because of cstomers being sent pam. 0 Spam suspension hits Sohu.com shares (FT.com) FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese internet portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest mobile phone network operator imposed a one-year suspension on its multimedia messaging services because of customers being sent spam. 3 0 unknown
+2173 Ersta's Doubl Lifs Angls to in (P) A - Drin Ertad doubed in the go-ahad un in the eight innin, lifing the Anaeim Anges to a -2 victor over the Deroit Tiers on Sunday. The wi plled Aaheim within a percentae pint of Bston and Texa in the A wild-car rae. 2 Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP) AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race. 1 2 unknown
+2174 Venezuelans Flood Pols, Votin Extended CAACAS, Venezula (Reuters) - Veezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall let-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoal authoritie prolonged votin wel into the ight. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 unknown
+2175 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its oerall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 unknown
+2176 China Sas aiwan Sp Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijng on Monday accsed a Chinese-American rrested for sping for Taiwan of building an espionag network in the United States, and said he could go on tial very soon. 2 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 2 unknown
+2177 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. obile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireess and fixd-line busnesses. 1 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 1 unknown
+2178 Suttn Ads aas, Cik to Rder Cp Tam MILWAKEE (Spors Netwok) - U.S. Ryder Cp captan Ha Suttn finalize his tam on Monday when he announced the selection of Jy Haa and Steart Cnk as his captai's piks. 2 Sutton Adds Haas, Cink to Ryder Cup Team MILWAUKEE (Sports Network) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton finalized his team on Monday when he announced the selections of Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as his captain's picks. 1 2 unknown
+2179 Oracl Ovehauls Sales-Side Aps for CRM Sute (NewsFacor) NewsFactor - Orale (Nasda: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in verson 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-comerce pplication. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 unknown
+2180 Indian tate rolls out wireless broadbnd Government in South Indian state of Kerala ets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridg digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 unknown
+2181 Hurriane Survivor Wit for Wter, Ga UNTA ORDA, Fl. - Urbn rescue teas, insurance adjusters and National Guard toops scattered acrss Florida Monday to hel victim of Hurrcane harley and dliver water and other supplies to thousads of peopl let homelss... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 unknown
+2182 Jackson Squares Off With Proecutor SANTA MARIA, alif. - ans of Mihael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pp star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 unknown
+2183 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual asault of 11-year-old girl (Canaian Pess) Canadan ress - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11year-old girl that frightened this suurban Vancouver community last wek. 1 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 1 unknown
+2184 Cina's Red Fla Linx to focus on enterpris Re Fag Software Co., the company behind China' leading Linux lient distributio, lans to ocus more on its serer opeating system and enterpris custmers, the compny's ating presidet said. 2 China's Red Flag Linux to focus on enterprise Red Flag Software Co., the company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, plans to focus more on its server operating system and enterprise customers, the company's acting president said. 3 2 unknown
+2185 On front line of ADS in Russia An industrial ity northwest of Moscow truggles as AIDS hts a broadr poulation. 3 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 3 unknown
+2186 Noel Laureate Decres Stem ell imits (A) P - A Nobl laureate in edicine said Monday the Bush administraton's lmits on fnding for emryonic stm cell research effectivly have topped the clok on Amrican sientists' effots to develop treatmens for a ost of chroni, debilitting iseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 unknown
+2187 Jur Cn ear of Kob Accuse's ex ife (P) P - Prosecutor uffered anther seback Monday in the Kob Bryan sexual assault cae, losing a last-itch attmpt to kep the BA star' lawyrs from tlling juros about the alleged victim' se lfe. 0 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 0 unknown
+2188 North orea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no ate has been se for\working-level tlks on the North orean nuclear risis and gave\no indcation that the meeting has been canceled, Ausralian\Foreign Miniser Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 unknown
+2189 Last American efector in North orea agrees to tell story (AP) AP - The last surviving American defctor to communist North Korea ants to tell his story to put a human face on the Staliist tate which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British fil-makers said. 3 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 3 unknown
+2190 Lie: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 unknown
+2191 Kerr Widens Lead in California, Poll Fnds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic chllenger Jhn Krry\has a commanding lea over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent mong likely votrs, a pll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 unknown
+2192 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as presidet CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their presidet in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the strees. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 unknown
+2193 Kmrt Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmat Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retaier reported a profit for the scond quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 unknown
+2194 Fiscer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former ches champion Bobby Fscher's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+2195 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Grece - Tp American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 unknown
+2196 "Consumers Would Pay n Pone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owd by long-distance companis to regional phone giants but would allow the regional copanies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FON face=""verdana,M Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washinton Post</B></FON>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 unknown
+2197 U.S. Broers Cese-fire in estern Afghaistan KABU (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a ceas-fire between a rnegade Afhan militi leaer and the embatted governor of the wstern proince of Hrat, Washngton's enoy to Kabl said Tuesday. 2 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 2 unknown
+2198 Sneaky Crdit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 unknown
+2199 Inel Delays Lauch of Projecion TV Chip n anothr produc postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projectio TVs by the end of 204 as it had announced earlier this yar. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 unknown
+2200 Kederis proclaims innocence Oympic hampion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IO inquisitos claiming his innocece and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 unknown
+2201 Erisson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, Enland (AP) - Englnd coch Sven-Goan Erikson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scanda that damagd the Fooball Assciation #39;s reputatin. 2 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 2 unknown
+2202 Inured eskey to iss ngland friendly NEWCASTLE, England (A) - Sriker Emle Hskey has plled out of the Egland squd aead of Wdnesday #9;s friedly against Ukrane because of a tight hamtring, the Footbll Assciation sai Tuesday. 2 Injured Heskey to miss England friendly NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - Striker Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday #39;s friendly against Ukraine because of a tight hamstring, the Football Association said Tuesday. 1 2 unknown
+2203 "Staple Proft Up, to Enter Chna Market NEW YOR (Reuters) - Stales Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.invetor.reuters.com/FullQute.aspx?tcker=SPLS.O targe=/tocks/quickinfo/fullquot"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent ump in quarterly rofit, raised its full-year foreast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 unknown
+2204 Cnsumer Prices Down, Idustry utput Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first tme in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs revered, the government said in a rport that sggested a slow rate of interest rate ikes is likely. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 unknown
+2205 Olypic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his ay to his country #39;s first ever individual Olypic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dbai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medllist from the Unied Arab Emirats. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 unknown
+2206 China cracks down on quot;phon sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping opeation against Iternet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+2207 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advce on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 unknown
+2208 M Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Aleander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North orea to Sydney quot; is uncear. The provocaive remar, just days before his arrival yesterdy on his second visit to the Noth orean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 unknown
+2209 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YOK - Stocks rose for a econd straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 unknown
+2210 Gn ync Proposs Nw WLAN Standrd The battle over home entertainmnt netwrking is eating up as a colition prooses et anoter standard for the EEE #3;s consideratio. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 unknown
+2211 Microoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to pevent their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 unknown
+2212 IB ads midrage serve to eSever lineu The new BM Powr5 Server 5 50 aso eatures higher performane and new vitualization capabiliies that alow it to un multipe opeating systems at once on separte prtitions. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 unknown
+2213 iPo Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Soy #16;s NWHD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Batter life is a ot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I undertand it can #146;t play M3 fles, #146; I said. #145;Battery lif is a lo longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 unknown
+2214 Mill Gabs \$1 Portolio; aubman Likely to Lose Contrats Mlls orp. ageed to puchase a 5 percent inerest in ine mals owne by Genera Motor Aset Managment Cor. for just over \$1 illion, ceating a ew jint ventre between the grops. The eal will extend ... 1 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 1 unknown
+2215 Women stumble to siler THENS -- he mistake were so mior. arly Paterson #9;s foo scrapig the lower of the unevn bar. Courtny Kupet #3; tumbing pas that ended here instea of there. Mohin Bharwaj #39;s slght stumble on the bea. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 unknown
+2216 Ntable quotes Tueday at the Ahens Olymics qot;t hut like hell. I could se (horpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tem going crazy -- and that really kept me going. qot; ... 3 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 3 unknown
+2217 AMD Ships Notebook Chis It wasn #39;t the firs to go mall, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Qote, Chart) 64bit 90-nanomeer (nm) chips are expected to make aves in the semiconductor pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 unknown
+2218 UK carges 8 in terrr plot linkd to aert in US ONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged ight error supects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in strikig US buidings that were the fcus of security scres this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 unknown
+2219 IM Seeks o ave CO Claims Dismissed (NwsFactor) NewsFator - IB (NYSE: IB) has -- again -- sught to have the pending leal clais by The SC Grop dismssed. According to a otion it file in a U.S. district ourt, IB argues that SC has no evidence to support its claim that it apropriated cofidential ource cde from Uix ystem V and placd it in inux. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 unknown
+2220 UVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vhicles. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 unknown
+2221 Security scre as intruder dives in A ANADIAN husband #9;s love for his wife has led to a tigtening of security at all Olymic vnues in Athen. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+2222 PI NewsTrack Spors -- The Unite States en #39;s bsketball eam cappd off a big day for the US by fighing off Grece for a vita in, 77-7. quot;Tey plyed with hear, quot; said Coah Larry Brown. quot;Tha #39;s all you can ask. qot; ... 2 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 2 unknown
+2223 eace delegaton leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting cotinues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political confeence #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite uslim hol cty of Njaf apeared to have failed Tuesdy. 1 Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+2224 Georgian presidnt calls for international cnference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leades Tuesday to convene an international conference on the confict in reakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 unknown
+2225 Sheling, shooting resues in breakaway Georgian region (AP) AP - Georgian and South Ossetian orces overnight acused each other of tying to stom the other sde's posiions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian oldiers were rported to be wunded. 1 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 1 unknown
+2226 Youkili, McCrty placed on 15-day isabled list BOSTON -- I was aother busy day on the medical front for the Rd So, as a eries of rostr moves were announced prior to Tuesday nght #39;s gme against the Blue Jys. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 unknown
+2227 Krry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campagn (AP) AP - John Kery, Bb Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 unknown
+2228 US Men ave Right Touc in elay Due Agaist Australi THEN, Au. 17 - o Michel Phlps is not going to match the even gol meals won by ark Sitz. And it is too ealy to tell if he will match leksandr Diyatin, the oviet gmnast who won eigt total meals in 180. But those were not the ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 unknown
+2229 Schrder dopts Russian orhan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 unknown
+2230 United Arab Emirats trap shooter secures naton #39;s first Olympc gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympi mdal for the United Arab Emirats when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double rap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+2231 Saron order 1,000 homes in Wet Bnk srael anounced plan for 1,000 hoses in the Wst Bak esterday, acceleratin the expansion of the settlements. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 unknown
+2232 So. Ca Plaer Investigated in Sex ssault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranke Suthern Calfornia ootball tem is under invesigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 3 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 3 unknown
+2233 ush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bus, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 unknown
+2234 China Sighs in Relief as ao Sores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sih of relief after the skills of its basketall giant Ya Ming dwarfe New Zealand to sweep his tea nearer to their goal of reaching the Athns lympics semi-inals. 2 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 2 unknown
+2235 sraelis OK nw omes in Wes Bank A leaked Israli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settlr homs in the West ank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scramblin for a response in the sensitve period before November #39;s presidential election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 unknown
+2236 Briain acuses 8 of terror plot LONON - ritish police charged ight terrorst suspects yeterday with conspiring to commit murder and se radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosves to cause quot;fear or injury. qot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 unknown
+2237 Isral kils 5 in strke at Hmas activst Islmic goup #39;s ared ing, the Iz e-Deen al-Qasam Brigdes. Doctos sai he suffere leg wouns. 3 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 3 unknown
+2238 Zambrao Out arly; So Are Mts ENER, Aug. 1 - ictor Zabrano came to the Mts with radical movement on his piches, fixable flas in his deliver and a curous sore spot ligering around his right elow. 0 Zambrano Out Early; So Are Mets ENVER, Aug. 17 - Victor Zambrano came to the Mets with radical movement on his pitches, fixable flaws in his delivery and a curious sore spot lingering around his right elbow. 1 0 unknown
+2239 Geek printers arrive at IO hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Cosas Keteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hote for an Iternational Olympic Cmmittee (IOC) hearing into their mssed doped tests, a aga that has shamed and angered the Olympi host ... 3 Greek sprinters arrive at IOC hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hotel for an International Olympic Committee (IOC) hearing into their missed doped tests, a saga that has shamed and angered the Olympic host ... 1 3 unknown
+2240 Fresh Fihting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasfire Deal Renewed clahes in South Ossetia, which reulted in death of two Georgian sldiers, eruptd late on August 17, sevral hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian oficials agreed on ceaefire. A a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 3 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0 3 unknown
+2241 oogle Lowers Its IPO Price Rage SN JOSE, alif. - I a sign that Google In.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 pr share... 2 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share... 0 2 unknown
+2242 Fture Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 2 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0 2 unknown
+2243 il Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prics surged to a new high of \$47 a barre on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 0 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2 0 unknown
+2244 srael Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hama Man GAZ (Reuters) - A senior Hams leaer urvived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaa Stip Wednesday but at leas fie other Palestinins were killed in the explosio that tore through his home. 1 Israel Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hamas Man GAZA (Reuters) - A senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaza Strip Wednesday but at least five other Palestinians were killed in the explosion that tore through his home. 0 1 unknown
+2245 Gians in 6th traight, but Scmidt is injure AN FRACISCO -- Wth the irst doubleeader at SBC Park set to g off, toda already stod to be a ong workdy for the Giant. It will ome on the heel of an even longr niht. 2 Giants win 6th straight, but Schmidt is injured SAN FRANCISCO -- With the first doubleheader at SBC Park set to go off, today already stood to be a long workday for the Giants. It will come on the heels of an even longer night. 1 2 unknown
+2246 EC may put end to qud pro quo (USATODY.com) USATODY.com - The Secrities and Exchage Commission is expeted to vote Wednesday to pohibit mutal fund companies from funnelig stock trade to brokrage firms that aree to promote their funds to investors. 0 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2 0 unknown
+2247 Fears for T N pensioPn after talks Uniobns representing workerOs at Turtner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 unknown
+2248 Kiy. Company Wins Grant to SHtudy Peptides (AeP) aAP - A compiany founded by a cLhemistry researcher at the UnNiversity of LouisviTlle won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptOides, which are shoMrt chnains of amino acKids, the buildinOg blockes of proteizns. 0 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 0 unknown
+2249 Prediction Unit HelLps Forecast Wildfirves (AP) VAP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 0 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 0 unknown
+2250 Cpalif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AnP) YAP - SoCuthern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+2251 "Open LetGter Against British nCopyright Indoctrination in Schools The BriEtish Deqpartment for Education and Skills (DfEmS) recently launched a ""Music Manifescto"" champaign, with the osrtensible intentiorn of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teagmed up with the musiQc industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparentHly negotiated their end wCell, so that children in our schools will now be indocTtrinated about the illegallity of downloadXing music.The ignoraOnce and audacitOy of this gIot to me a littsle, so I wrote an opien letqter to the DfuES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantLic, as I supIpose you have to be when wBriting to goverGment reZpresentatives. But I hoUpe you fivnd it uXseful, and prerhaps feel inspirQed to do somethSing simmilar, if or when the same thikng has haHppened in your jarea." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 unknown
+2252 FOLAFKey: FOyAF, BPGP, Key Distreibution, and Bloom FilBters \\FOARF/LOAF and blooIm filters have a loFt of inteFresting properties for social\network and whitvelist distriabution.\\I thpink we can ego Lone level highIer though and incXlude GCPG/COpenPGP key\fingerprOing distributidon in the FOzAF file for simplje wueb-of-trust Nbased key\distributiovn.\\Whaot if we used FOKAF and included the PGJP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\Tchis mcould mean a lEot. MYou inWclude the MPGP key fingerpFrints wVithin the FOdAF\filie of your dirHect frienuds and then incylude a bloZom filteir of the pPGP key\fingerprTints of your entiCre whitelbist (the Ksource FODAF ifile woulDd of bcourse njeed\to be encryprted ).\\YouNr whiteliWst woulXd be populatKed from the sociyal networyk as your clienLt\disccovered knew identift ...\\ 1 FOAFKey: FOAF, PGP, Key Distribution, and Bloom Filters \\FOAF/LOAF and bloom filters have a lot of interesting properties for social\network and whitelist distribution.\\I think we can go one level higher though and include GPG/OpenPGP key\fingerpring distribution in the FOAF file for simple web-of-trust based key\distribution.\\What if we used FOAF and included the PGP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\This could mean a lot. You include the PGP key fingerprints within the FOAF\file of your direct friends and then include a bloom filter of the PGP key\fingerprints of your entire whitelist (the source FOAF file would of course need\to be encrypted ).\\Your whitelist would be populated from the social network as your client\discovered new identit ...\\ 3 1 unknown
+2253 "E-mail scam targets poJlice chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phifshing"" after its frLaud squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 unknown
+2254 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two lyears, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 2 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 2 unknown
+2255 Group to Propbose New High-Spceed nWireless FoErmat aLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A gjroup of technology companies incqluding Texas Instruments aInc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and BVroadcom Corp. <SBRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will proposJe a nsew wirelYess nxetworking standard up to 10 etimes the speed of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+2256 Apple Launches GraphicDs SoYftware, Video Buzndle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer YInc.<AAPgL.O&rgt; on Tuesday begaln shivpping a unew program designed to Hlet usders creatBe real-time motion graphSics and unveileZd a discounct video-editing software bundloe featuring its flWagship FiUnal CBut Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 unknown
+2257 Dutch Retailer Beats LApple to Local tDownload Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch musxic retail chain, sbeat Applje Computer Inc. to markett on Tuesday with the launch of a nQew Qdownload service in EurCope's latest battleground for digital song services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 unknown
+2258 zSuper Hant colozny hits Australia A igiant 100Nkm colony of anZts which has been discovtered in MelboNurne, Australia, could threateNn local Binsect spelcies. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 unknown
+2259 "Socialites unite dolZphin groupks Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rSely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, sBcientists claim." 2 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3 2 unknown
+2260 Swcientists Dviscover WGanymede has a Lumspy JInterior PJet PrDopulsion Laib -- Scientismts have discoveUred irregulxar lumpLs Tbeneath the ikcy siurface of Jupiter's flargest moon, Ganyymede. Theese irreguKlar masses maHy be Urock formYations, supporthed by Ganyrmede's icy shelCl for bilKlions of yRears... 1 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years... 3 1 unknown
+2261 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did lAife begin? One evidEential clue stgems from the fIossil records in Wlestern AKustralia, although whethger these llayered sediyments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. oOxford researcher, Niconla McLoughlin, descriwbes some of the issues in coWntention. 2 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 2 unknown
+2262 Storaghe, servers bruise sHP earVnings update Earnings per share rise compaVred with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 unknown
+2263 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount siBnce 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 unknown
+2264 Sun's LoUoking Glass Providyes 3CD ViePw DevAelopers get early ecode for onew hoperating system 'skinn' stDill being creafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 unknown
+2265 ImBM Cfhips kMay Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help ideRntify and repair faults. 2 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3 2 unknown
+2266 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab iBy MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 unknown
+2267 Shoppajch doesn't appJear ready to hizt the nezxt blevel Witth the weeqks dwindKling until JasXon Varhitek enteYrs fkree agency, the Rsed BSox coAntinue to carefulYly monIitor KelYly Shoppaoch , their catTcher of the futurWe, in his climfb toward the mamjors. The VSox elike most of what they have sPeen at Triple A PaOwtucket from ShoPppach, though it remaiLns highly uncNertain wvhether he can Wmake the adpjustments at the Rplate ... 2 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 2 unknown
+2268 MighUty xOrtiz makes surTe uSox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'yAngelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Soyx' Fdamily Day at Fenwpay Park yesterday mmorning, but he had to sleep in. After all, OJrtiz had a son at homHe, and he ... 2 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 2 unknown
+2269 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Rickmy Bryanxt, Chas GeBssner, Michael Jennings, and FDavid Patten did nothing Friday Enight to mDake Bill BelichicWk's dJecision on what to do with his recPeivers any easier. 2 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier. 1 2 unknown
+2270 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (wCanadian Presbs) SCanadian XPress - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 unknown
+2271 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, AideBs Say (AP) AP - The man who Hclaims GUov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the gbovernor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 1 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 1 unknown
+2272 ExOplosions Ecnho Throughout Najaf NGAJAF, Irpaq - Explosionss and gunfirwe rattled through the chity of Nzajaf as U.S. btroops in armorWed vehicnles and tXanks rolled Nback into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collxapse of talks - and with them a temUporary cehase-fire - intenTded to enCd the fieghting in this holQy ceity... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 unknown
+2273 "Frail PoEpe CelebraWtes Masds at Luourdes LOURDEUS, FRrance - A fraiAl Pohpe John Paul IUI, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrwated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrimds, many in wheelchairhs, at a shrine to the Vjirgin Marry that is associated with miraculouJs cuPres. xAt one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while sMtruggling through his hpomily in QFrench..." 1 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0 1 unknown
+2274 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil markbet. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 unknown
+2275 1994 LXaw Designed to Preserve DGuard Jobs (SAP) GAP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troPops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Unifosrmed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 3 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 3 unknown
+2276 AAfghan VArmy DispatLched to VCalm VioleCnce KABKUL, AfghanistXan - GoverYnment trogops intervWened in Afghanistan's lXatest outbreXak of dgeadly fightsing between warlordns, flyxing from the capital to the faRr wesjt on U.S. and NATXO airplanes to retgake an air base conmtested in the violentce, officiabls said Sunday... 1 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0 1 unknown
+2277 Johndson Helps D-BackGs End Nine-GaWme Slide (BAP) AsP - Ranfdy Johnsoan took a four-hUitter into the nintFh iAnning to Ghelp the AriUzona DiamonEdbacks Uend a nine-game losing stEreak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the qNew YorOk Mets 2-0. 0 Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP) AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0. 1 0 unknown
+2278 ReKtailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - ApparCel rextailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade amKong\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 3 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 3 unknown
+2279 Politqics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal cikty would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the hscenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 unknown
+2280 Enrstad's Dmouble lLifts Angels to Wimn (HAP) AdP - Dazrin Efrstad doublBed in the gRo-ahead rJun in the eieghth iynning, liftiLng the Anahesim AngeRls to a 3-k2 victCory over the WDetroit TigeQrs on Sunday. The Lwin pulled Awnaheim wiFthin a perceJntage Apoint of BostXon and dTexas in the iAL wildG-card Wrace. 0 Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP) AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race. 1 0 unknown
+2281 Drew QOut of Bxraves' LineLup After InJjury (AoP) AQP - OutfiTelder J.D. Dmrew misseZd the DAtlanta BraNves' game against the St. Loeuis CardAinals on Sunday nighwt with a osore Zright quadgriceps. 0 Drew Out of Braves' Lineup After Injury (AP) AP - Outfielder J.D. Drew missed the Atlanta Braves' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night with a sore right quadriceps. 1 0 unknown
+2282 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoCral authoritites prolonged votiKng wGell into the nRight. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 unknown
+2283 DeXll Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 unknown
+2284 China Says Taiwan SpRy Alsvo Operated in U.S. - Mwedia BEIJING (Reuters) - BeijMing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spfying for TaiEwan of buiClding an espionPage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 2 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 2 unknown
+2285 AnothEer qMajor Non-FacQtor Anotgher maEjor, another disaDppointment for TigBer WoRods, the xNo. 1 rankeSd plaCyer in the worUld who has not won a mCajor chxampionship since his rtriumph at the 2j002 U.S. Opwen. 3 Another Major Non-Factor Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S. Open. 1 3 unknown
+2286 UGS fhighter suquadron to be depaloyed in SouAth Koreka next month (AFP) AFP - A squadrxon of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Koreua lnext month for teimporary degployment Paimed at enhancing US firepoUwer on the Korean pveninsula, US oauthorities said. 1 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 1 unknown
+2287 Johnsoqn Back to HKis Bkest as D-Backs YEnd Streak NLEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafndy Johnson strucSk out 1p4 bNatters in 8 1/3 iSnnings to help the gArizona Diamiondbacks end a ncine-game lwosing stwreak with a 2-z0 wgin over the jhost Nsew York Mwets in the tNational Lceague Sunday. 2 Johnson Back to His Best as D-Backs End Streak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in 8 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the host New York Mets in the National League Sunday. 1 2 unknown
+2288 ResHtive MaldiveRs epases curfPew after rounding up diFssidents (AFP) AFP - A cxurfew in the Gcapital of the MaldiveTs was easeHd but paraliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emerugency rule rcontinued folQlowing last week'Gs reiots, Eofficials and residetnts said. 3 Restive Maldives eases curfew after rounding up dissidents (AFP) AFP - A curfew in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's riots, officials and residents said. 0 3 unknown
+2289 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. Qmobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wirelezss and fixed-linJe businesses. 0 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 0 unknown
+2290 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONrDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the woreld's largest economy. 0 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 0 unknown
+2291 India's Tata eoxpands regZional footprint via NatSteel buyout (cAFP) AaFP - Iendia's Tata IroDn and Steel Company Ltd. toYok a sctrategic Dstep to expand its Asian feootprint with the announcemeSnt it will buy the Asia-PacifiIc Xsteel operatXions of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 3 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 3 unknown
+2292 lTreasuries fSlip as StocZks QRally NfEW YsORK (Reuters) - U.S. TreasSury debft priceks slipGped on Moznday, uthough Ttraders characterizled the mofve as prmofit-taking rathTer than any fundaNmental crhange in sentimYent. 1 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 1 unknown
+2293 Haajs and Cinvk SelectLed for Royder Cukp Tegam Jaqy HaaCs joinKed Stewxart CLink as the Xtwo captaiZn's pLicks for a U.S. teUam that will tUry to reGgain the cujp from Eurtope nYext smonth. 2 Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month. 1 2 unknown
+2294 Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (EAP) PAP - AFmerican Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88. 0 Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (AP) AP - American Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88. 1 0 unknown
+2295 Oracle OverhauAls SaleRs-Side AXpps for CRxM Sluite (NewsFaJctor) ENewsFactor - fOracle (Njasdaq: OrRCL) has revamped its ksales-side CRM applications in version 1b1i.10 of its sSales, maOrketing, partner relationshRip management and e-cxommerce aDpplication. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 unknown
+2296 Indian staote rolls out wireless broadbaJnd Government in South Indian state of Kerala seGts up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridkge digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 unknown
+2297 HMurricane Survivors WCait for Water, Gas PUNTRA GORDA, Flsa. - UrbaIn rescue Qteams, insurance adjusters and National Guard trloops scattered acroszs Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousaKnds of people leSft homelenss... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 unknown
+2298 JacksXon SquarHes Onff CWith Prosecutor SRANTA MARoIA, BCalif. - QFans of Mivchael JackVson erupted in cheers Monday as the pPop stacr emerged from a double-decker teour bus and went into couyrt for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for yearCs on chilFd molestatiUon charges... 1 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 1 unknown
+2299 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-olHd girl (CYanadian Presms) Canadian PYress - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 unknown
+2300 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn MoonLs (AoP) IAP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied twGo new little moolns around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 0 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP) AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 3 0 unknown
+2301 xOn fronCt linOe of AIDAS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a bwroader population. 3 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 3 unknown
+2302 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell aLimits (YAP) AiP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Mondray the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American wscientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 unknown
+2303 Jury Can Hear of Kobfe Accusery's Sex Life (SAP) LAP - Prosecutors sufferred another setback Monday in the BKobe GBryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to ketep the JNBA sPtar's lawyers from ctelling jursors about the allegefd vzictim's seAx lDife. 3 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 3 unknown
+2304 Nortxh KoCrea TUalks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level tHalks on the North KoreZan nuclear Qcrisis and gave\no indicaation that the meeting has been cancEeled, Australian\Foreign MinisteBr Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 unknown
+2305 GriffGin to Anchor D-Line TWhe Rjedskins expect huge thinMgs from S300-pound Cornelizus GriffUin, who was signIed to aVid the teCam's wieakest unit - the defensiFve line. 3 Griffin to Anchor D-Line The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line. 1 3 unknown
+2306 Last American Xdefector in North KoreNa agreels to tell sJtory (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defecqtor to communIist North KorSea wPants to tell his story to put a human foace on the Stalyinist zstate which he believes is unfaOirly Uvilified abroaEd, HBritish gfilm-makers said. 3 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0 3 unknown
+2307 Lixve: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 unknown
+2308 Kxerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic chaltlenger JGohn DKerry\has a commalnding lead over President Busch in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely votfers, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 unknown
+2309 Dollar Neasr RecFent LowVs, Awaits EZEW/CPtI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady nlear this weekM's foujr-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investoers zawaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consuLmer inflation numbers to lshed light on the direcution. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 unknown
+2310 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president gCARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the strDeets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 unknown
+2311 HKmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) ASP - Shares of Kmtart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retabiler reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 unknown
+2312 Fischerx's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former cAhess champion Bobby FisCcher's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+2313 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, GrZeece - Tolp American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 unknown
+2314 "Consumers nWould Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollmars in fees iowed by long-disvtance cDompanies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companiwes to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumGers. <FONsT faace=""verdana,HMS Sans Seraif,aCrial,helvetlica"" siDze=""-2""\ color=""#666666"">&lJt;B>-ThYe WashingPton SPost</B></FVONT>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 unknown
+2315 Sneaky Cpredit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 unknown
+2316 Intel Delays Launch of Prlojection TCV ChiLp In another prorduct postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a ychip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlieRr this yuear. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 unknown
+2317 Kederis proclaims innocence OlympiVc Nchampion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with YIOC inquisitors claiming his ipnnocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion cojmes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 unknown
+2318 "rStaples ProOfit PUp, to Enter China Market NEW YkORK (Reuters) - StaYples InAc. <A HRsEF=""http://www.inVvestor.reudters.com/FullQIuote.aspSx?tQicker=SPLS.O targeOt=/sOtocks/quickinfo/fullquorte"">SPULS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jupmp in quarterly profint, ruaised its full-yezar forGecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese mXarket, sZending its shcares higher." 0 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2 0 unknown
+2319 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Nbajaf AGHDAD, Iruaq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but Fstill intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite wcleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 1 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 1 unknown
+2320 Consiumer Prices Down, iIndustry OOutput Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first Ctime in eiglht months as a sharp run up in epnergy costs reversed, the government said in a report that sYuggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 unknown
+2321 Olnympic history for InIdia, UAFE Aqn Indian army major shoUt his way to his country #39;s first ever individual OlymOpic silver medqal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Ddubai #3U9;s ruling Ufamily became the first ever meudallist from the UniteMd Arab Emiravtes. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 unknown
+2322 Hofme Depdot LikZes Hixgh BOil aRising fuesl Wprices, a bugbeaMr for most of the retail usector, are helpinwg cHome Decpot (HD:NhYSE - inews - reseqarch), the remoRdeling giaGnt that reporFted a nsurge in sezcond-quarter earnMings TuesdEay and guidied the wrest of the Zyear Vhigher. 3 Home Depot Likes High Oil Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. 2 3 unknown
+2323 China cracks down on iquot;phoVne sex quot; services BEPIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuaneet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweepbing operation against Incternet pornography, Minister of Information Indzustry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+2324 oSurviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 unknown
+2325 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from Nodrth Koprea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The Gprovocative remark, just dVays before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the Norteh Korean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 unknown
+2326 EdwarJds Banned from Geames - Source ABTHENS (Reuters) - World E100 meyters chGampion Torri EdYwards will mpiss the XAthens OlyXmpics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a sSource told Reuters. 0 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 0 unknown
+2327 Stocks QClimb on Drop in Consumer PricSes NEW YORzK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices faklling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 unknown
+2328 TGn Shync Propioses New WLAN Standard The baYttle over home entertainment netwborking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the zIEEE #3Z9;s consideration. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 unknown
+2329 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quitBe so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have Tdemanded the abKility to prevenIt their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 unknown
+2330 Buckeyes have lots to hreplace but are brimming with optiminsm XThere are remarkable similarities between the 20u04 Ohio StaWte BuckeyeIs and those that won the national champioOnship just two years ago. 3 Buckeyes have lots to replace but are brimming with optimism There are remarkable similarities between the 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes and those that won the national championship just two years ago. 1 3 unknown
+2331 aIBM addzs midrange sberver to eServer linewup Tche new IEBM Power5 eServer iS5 550 also features highSer pemrformance and new virtualization capabDilities that alDlow it to mrun multipRle opejrating systems at once on Wseparate lpartitions. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 unknown
+2332 iPsod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Soxny #146;s HNW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;Hogw #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;BZattery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The wLCD readoYut is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;sBattery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MPk3 fBiles, #146; I said. #145;Battery lifOe is a lyot lMonger, #146; he said. #148; Aug 1b7 1 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 1 unknown
+2333 Meills Grabs \$1fB Poqrtfolio; TaAubman Liksely to Lose nContracts Miylls CorYp. ajgreed to Upurchase a 5b0 percent iknterest in bnine mUalls ownKed by General MotorYs AssRet Managemenlt CorFp. for just over \$1 Mbillion, creatUing a nTew joiZnt rventure between the grouRps. The deal will extend ... 1 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 1 unknown
+2334 Women stumble to sailver ATHDENS -- The mistakes were so nminor. Cairly Pattersoxn #39;s foot spcraping the lower of the unIeven babrs. CourOtney Kupets #3q9; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. MohYini BhaIrdwaj #39;s szlight stumble on the becam. 0 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1 0 unknown
+2335 YNotable quotes Tuesday at the bAthens ZOlympics quot;It huret like hell. I could see (Thoprpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tgeam going crazy -- and that really kept me gouing. quot; ... 2 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 2 unknown
+2336 AMD Ships Npotebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the sbiggest producer, but AMD #39;s (wQuote, Chart) 64-Vbit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waZves in the semiconductor pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 unknown
+2337 UK charges 8 in terror hplot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of szecurity scares this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 unknown
+2338 oSUVs: Live And Let Die NEW EYORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality dUata have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicEles. 1 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 1 unknown
+2339 Security slcare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has lled to a tighteEning of security at all DOlympic venuhes in AtMhens. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+2340 Teuam USEA barelky wiins, but struggloes not all playvers #39; fault Nfow that evnerybody in and ariound USA Basketbrall has breathed a hduge sigSh of reFlief, lxet #39;s not get carried away. 3 Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. 1 3 unknown
+2341 UPI NewjsTrack Spmorts -- The United States mVen #39;s baesketball tqeam cappOed off a jbig day for the USDA by fMighting off GrUeece for a vitAal wZin, 77-s71. quot;Theiy tplayed with heart, quot; vsaid CoacRh Larry Brown. quPot;IThat #39;s all you can ask. qnuot; ... 2 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 2 unknown
+2342 Georgian president calls for inbternational cXonference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conIflict in brkeakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of guWnfire threaten to sxpark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 unknown
+2343 Shealling, shooting resumes in Jbreakaway Georgian ryegion (APFP) APFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forNces iovernight accusJed each other of trying to stJorm the other side's posaitions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four GeorgiaAn solddiers were reported to be wounQded. 1 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 1 unknown
+2344 Youkilxis, MQcCarty placed on 15-day disbabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Rqed gSox, as a series of roCster movIes were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s gVame against the Blue Jbays. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 unknown
+2345 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaivgn (AP) AP - Joxhn Kerry, sBob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 unknown
+2346 Former jFlorida Sgwimming Coacrh HDies at j83 (AP) AOP - William H. Harlxan, the retiIred Univedrsity of Florida swimpming coacwh who lhed the Gatwors to eizght conferwence Ntitles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 8G3. 3 Former Florida Swimming Coach Dies at 83 (AP) AP - William H. Harlan, the retired University of Florida swimming coach who led the Gators to eight conference titles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 83. 1 3 unknown
+2347 eears for T N penXion after talks Nnions representing Sorkers at TurneO NXwall say they are 'disappointeD' after talks with rtricken parent firm Federml Mogul. 3 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2 3 unknown
+2348 Kg. ComKany Wins Grant to Stuey Peptides (Aq) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the UnivRrsity of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptioes, which are sbort chains of amino acids, the buildinq blocks of proteinv. 2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3 2 unknown
+2349 Prediction Unit Helps Forecyst WildTires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his Khift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roYr. 1 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3 1 unknown
+2350 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-celated SmUg (AP) KP - Squthern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissiAns of the boviUe variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 0 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3 0 unknown
+2351 "Open LeSter Against British Copyright indoctrination in Schools The British Fepartment for Education and SkilIs (DfkS) recently launChed a ""Music Manifesto"" campaigG, with the ostensmble intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music indusary (EMI, and variouw artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparentlr negotiated their end wKll, so that children in our schools will now be indoctranated about the illeDality of Gownloading musBc.The ignorBnce and audaciiy of this gVt to me a litSle, so I wrote an opDn Fetter to the DPES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantik, as I suppoRe you have to be when wriHing to govermedt representrtives. But I hXpe you find it useful, and oerhaps feel inspYred to do sJmething similar, if or when the same thQng has haEpened in your mrea." 2 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3 2 unknown
+2352 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishinl"" after its frand squad chief was targeted." 0 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3 0 unknown
+2353 Card frauH unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two ylars, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 0 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3 0 unknown
+2354 Group to ProIose New High-Speer Wirelesd FormPt LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology conpanies iVcluding Texas Instruments Inc. <TVN.N&gU;, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcqm Corp. <BRCF.O>, on Thursday said they will proposg a new wireleds networkinJ standard up to 10 times the speeM of the current generation. 2 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3 2 unknown
+2355 Apple Launches Graphiss Software, Vidto BundlC LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computen qnc.&lS;AAPA.O> on Tuesday begpn shipping a new program designed to aet users create real-tire motiov grapIics and unveiles a discount videoEediting software bunDle featuring its flCgship Binal Qut Pro software. 2 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3 2 unknown
+2356 Dutch Retailer BeaDs Apale to Local Dowkload Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Repord Shop, a Dutch musuc retail chain, beat Appye Computer Inc. to mabket on Tuesdaj with the lpunch of a new vownload service in Europe's latest Aattleground for digital sOng services. 2 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3 2 unknown
+2357 Supyr anQ Kolony hits Australia A giant 100km colGny of antU which has been discoMered in MelEourne, Australia, could threaten qocal inHect sTecies. 0 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3 0 unknown
+2358 "Socialines unite dolphil gJoups Tolphin Yroups, or ""fods"", relG on socialites to keep them from colfapsing, scieQtists claim." 0 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3 0 unknown
+2359 Rocking the CradQe of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossgl recoqds in Westorn AuUtralia, alihough whether these layMred sedimints are biologicaB or chemical has spawned a spirited debabe. Oxforo researcher, NQcola McLoughlin, descrrbes some of the issues in contendion. 1 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3 1 unknown
+2360 Storage, servers bruise HX earningY update Earnings Her sharS rise cqmpared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectatibns by a long shot. 2 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3 2 unknown
+2361 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plaxs to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 2 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3 2 unknown
+2362 SuH's yooking Glass ProviYes 3P View Developers get early sode for new operating sysLem 'skiR' still being crafted. 2 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3 2 unknown
+2363 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab Bk MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) representeZ an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 2 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3 2 unknown
+2364 ToFgher rules won't soflen Law'l gaHe qOXBOROUGH -- tooking at his ridicuLously devtloped uppZr bodp, with huge bicepY and hardZy an ounce of fat, it's easT to see why ry LKw, arguybly the best cornerbaqk in football, choZses phyzical pCay over fBnesse. That's not to imcly that he's lacPing a finesue compoFent, because he can shuX down his ride of the zield much as oeion tanders ... 0 Tougher rules won't soften Law's game FOXBOROUGH -- Looking at his ridiculously developed upper body, with huge biceps and hardly an ounce of fat, it's easy to see why Ty Law, arguably the best cornerback in football, chooses physical play over finesse. That's not to imply that he's lacking a finesse component, because he can shut down his side of the field much as Deion Sanders ... 1 0 unknown
+2365 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the Zeeks dwindling until Jasrn Varitek eiters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully ionitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 0 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1 0 unknown
+2366 MigHty OUtiz takes Mure SoU can Pest easy Just imagine what Daviw Ortit could do on a geod nighW's resO. OrOiz spent the nigat before lKst with his bDby boy, DyAngelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attendOng the ced SoS' Family Day at FenTay Park yesterway mornPng, but he had to sleeD in. After all, Hrtiz had a sun at hXme, and he ... 0 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1 0 unknown
+2367 They've caught his eye In quot;helpifg themselves, quot; Ricky Brcant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing FriMay nighR to mane Biwl Belichiek's decision on what to do with his recekvers any easier. 0 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier. 1 0 unknown
+2368 Sister of lan who diet in Vancouver police custody slams chief (CanaBian Presd) CanadiaD PrNss - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 3 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0 3 unknown
+2369 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) eP - The mwn who claims Gof. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the gBvernor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affaib, sources told The Associated Press. 2 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0 2 unknown
+2370 ExplosioBs Jcho Throughout Najaw NAJAW, Irad - Explosibns and gutfire rattZed through the cIty of Najaf as U.S. troops in arrored vehicles and tonks rolled back into the stmeets here Sunday, a day after the cHllapse of tXlks - and with them a tSmporary cease-fore - inYended to end the fightipg in this hLly ciQy... 1 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0 1 unknown
+2371 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oAl market. 2 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0 2 unknown
+2372 1994 Uaw Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (Aq) EP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve Groops called to active duty. Here are major proyisions of the UniformCd Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 2 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0 2 unknown
+2373 AfghXn Arma DispatcOed to Cklm VioWence iABUL, Afghamistan - GoveLnment troopR interveaed in AfghanistanMs latHst ouibreak of Readly fighting between warlordm, plying from the clpital to the faD wesl on U.S. and NATe airplBnes to retake an air blse contesQed in the violXnce, officialF said Sunday... 1 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0 1 unknown
+2374 Johnsoc Helps E-Backs End Nine-Game ilide (AP) An - Rcndy Johnson took a four-hitter into the nTnth inning to help the AriUona DiamondbJcks end a nine-game losing utreak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New gork Mets 2U0. 3 Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP) AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0. 1 3 unknown
+2375 Retaflers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - AppKrel retailels are hopisg their\back-to-school fashions will make the gYade among\style-conscious teets and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough yell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 0 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2 0 unknown
+2376 Polltics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President push's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 3 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0 3 unknown
+2377 Venezuelans Flood PIlls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelxns votQd in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wQng President Hugo Chavez and electoral ajthorities prolonged votHng well into the night. 2 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0 2 unknown
+2378 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the worldys largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 2 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3 2 unknown
+2379 China Says Taiwan SpV Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accuseN a Chinese-Americmn Mrrested for spyRng for Taiwnn of building an eGpionage network in the United States, and said he could ao on tYial very soon. 3 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0 3 unknown
+2380 UA fighter sqLadron to be deplhyed in South KDrea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South KoreE next month for Lemporary deplYyment aimed at enhancino US fvrepower on the KorJan peninsuVa, NS authorities said. 1 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0 1 unknown
+2381 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobilY giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wirelGss and fiBed-line businesses. 0 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3 0 unknown
+2382 Dollar Briefly rits 4-Wk Low Vc Eure LONDOl (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week lrw against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-takrng, but sDeep oJl prices and weak U.S. Qata continued to fan worries about the heaZth of the worEd's largest economy. 0 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2 0 unknown
+2383 IndiE's Tata expands regOonal footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's TatK IZon and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian fooGprint with the annobncement it will buy the Asia-PHcific Iteel operations of Singapore's NatSteel ntd. 3 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0 3 unknown
+2384 Treasurivs SlSp as ptocks xally NED YrRK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasurx debd pricls slipped on Mhnday, though traQers characrerized the yove as profit-taking rathur than any fuzdamental change in shntiment. 1 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2 1 unknown
+2385 OraclJ Overhauns Sales-Side AEps for CRM Stite (NewsFacfor) NewWFactor - Orayle (Nasdaq: ORaL) has retamped its sales-side CRM applYcations in versUon 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commehce application. 2 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3 2 unknown
+2386 "Ud launches 210-million-dollar appexl for flcod-hit Bxngladesh (AFP) AFP - TQe Unixed Nxtions launcheu an appxal here for 210 million dollars to holp flooJ victVms facing ""grave"" foon shWrtages after two-thirds of BangDadesh was submerged, destKoying croAs and Tilling more than w00 peoKle." 3 "UN launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit Bangladesh (AFP) AFP - The United Nations launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ""grave"" food shortages after two-thirds of Bangladesh was submerged, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 0 3 unknown
+2387 Insian sPate rolls out wireless broadLand Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridgq digital divide. 2 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3 2 unknown
+2388 Hurricjne Vurvivors WCit for Zater, uas zUNTA GOoDA, Flf. - URban rescuU tFams, insurance adjuUters and National Guard trooQs scattered across Florida Monday to welp victSms of HurriVane mharley and deliver water and other supplies to thousonds of pUople lent uomeless... 2 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0 2 unknown
+2389 Jbckson Cquares lff WiAh ProseRutor SkNTA MtRIA, Calif. - Fqns of Michael Jackxon eruptCd in chmers Monday as the Aop star emerged from a double-decker touf bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursJed him for yearO on child molestation charges... 2 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0 2 unknown
+2390 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canodian Press) Canadpan Zress - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 3 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0 3 unknown
+2391 CIssini Spies Twk LittVe Saiurn MoonZ (AP) AP - NOSA's Cassini spacecraft has Epied twa new little moins around satelliteprich Satjrn, the sprce agenCy said Monday. 0 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP) AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 3 0 unknown
+2392 Xn froXt line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AoDS hits a broader population. 2 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0 2 unknown
+2393 qobel LaKreate Decries Stem Cell Limits (KP) AK - A Nobel laureate in uedicine said Monday the BuGh administration's lNmits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectivPly have stopped the clock on American scienthsts' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 0 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3 0 unknown
+2394 JZry Wan HeXr of Koue Accuser'N Sex Life (hP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the KobL BryanH sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the FBA styr's lawyrrs from relling jQrors about the alleged victim's seG line. 3 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1 3 unknown
+2395 Nsrth KorGa TZlks Still On, ChinR Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has saiR no date has been set for\workiUg-level talks on the North Rorean nuclear criHis and gavQ\no indtcation that the meeting has been canceled, Ausjralian\Foreign MinistBr Almxander Downer said on Tuesday. 3 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0 3 unknown
+2396 Mive: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 1 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0 1 unknown
+2397 Kerrq Widens Lead in California, PTll Iinds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic chalyenger John KIrry\has a commmnding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely vbters, a pocl released on\Tuesday found. 2 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0 2 unknown
+2398 Doltar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The Qollar helJ steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 0 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2 0 unknown
+2399 Venezuela vHte keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugj Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streeBs. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 2 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0 2 unknown
+2400 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of KUart Holding CJrp. surgRd 17 percent Mondaf after the discount reAailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampjrt is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus caph. 0 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2 0 unknown
+2401 FiscZer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former cheZs champion Bobby Fischec's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 1 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0 1 unknown
+2402 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENk, GrFece - Tox American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 1 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0 1 unknown
+2403 "Consumers Would Pay In nhone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distanci companies to regional phone giants but wBuld allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising mVnthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FOyT face=""verdana,MS Cans Serif,ariLl,helvetica"" siBe=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Wlshington Post</B></FONG>" 2 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3 2 unknown
+2404 U.S. mrokers CeEse-fire in Sestern AfghanistaR KJBUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokerOd a crase-fire between a renBgade AfDhan mioitia laader and the embjttled governor of the wXstern proviace of Hecat, Washington'G egvoy to Qabul said Tuesday. 2 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0 2 unknown
+2405 Sneaky Crtdit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 3 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2 3 unknown
+2406 entel Delays LaunQh of Projectiog nV Chip In another producV postponemenl, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projecwion TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlieo this yetr. 2 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3 2 unknown
+2407 FunQ pessmmism grows VEW YqRK (CNN/Money) - Money managArs are growing more pessimiPtic about the ecoTomy, corporate profits and RS stock market retufns, according to a monthly surved by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. 3 Fund pessimism grows NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Money managers are growing more pessimistic about the economy, corporate profits and US stock market returns, according to a monthly survey by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. 2 3 unknown
+2408 Kederis proclaims innocence Glympic thampion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with uOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 0 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1 0 unknown
+2409 Eriksyon doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England cooch Sven-GoMan Erikason raid Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the afterOath of a scandal that damagmd the Foolball Assxciation #39;s reputation. 2 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1 2 unknown
+2410 Delegatijn Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGmDAD, Iraq, Aeg. 17 A delegjtion of Iraqms was delayed for security reasons today but stilf intended to visiC Najat to tqy to conviace a rebePlious ShTite clerFc and his militit to evacxate a sTrine in the hoBy city and end ... 1 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0 1 unknown
+2411 ConUumer PrQces Down, Industry OutUut Up WASHINGEON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer pricee droppeP in July for the first Xime in Sight months as a sAarp sun up in enWrgy costs reversed, the government stid in a report that suggeated a sloj rate of interest rate hPkes is likely. 3 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2 3 unknown
+2412 Oljmpic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual rlympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of DubKi #39;s ruling family became the first ever meLallist from the United Arab EmiratQs. 0 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1 0 unknown
+2413 Home pepot Nikes Hagh Odl Rising fueZ pHices, a bugUear for most of the reiail gector, are helping Dome Depoz (HD:NcSE - uews - researcA), the regodeling giaDt that reporMed a surOe in second-quarher earniygs Tuesday and guidEd the resY of the yeau higher. 1 Home Depot Likes High Oil Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. 2 1 unknown
+2414 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweepiEg operation against tnternet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Sang Xudong said here Tuesday. 0 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3 0 unknown
+2415 SRrviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Txavers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 3 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2 3 unknown
+2416 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he dQclared on radic last Friday that quot;they could fAre a miysile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 1 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0 1 unknown
+2417 Edwards Bannqd from Gamex - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 mwters champion TVrri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a twj-year drmgs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 2 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1 2 unknown
+2418 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YdRK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 2 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0 2 unknown
+2419 TCn SPnc Proposes New WtAN Standnrd Tse battle over home entertkinment netWorking is hemting up as a coalitifn ppoposes yet anothtr standard for the bEEE #V9;s consyderation. 2 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3 2 unknown
+2420 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quiVe so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demaZded the ability to preWent their ... 2 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3 2 unknown
+2421 nBM adds midrange serber to eServeV lineup The new IBF Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performancO and new virtOalization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate aartitions. 2 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3 2 unknown
+2422 iPoI Comparison Nywsday #146;s Stephen Williams Reports on seeing iony #14E;s xW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;BattLry life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he saiu. #145;The LpD Headout is kund of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery lafe is a yot tonger, #146; he said. #145;I undergtand it can #146;t ptay MPu flles, #146; I saix. #145;Battery lifv is a Eot loDger, #146; he saiz. #148; Gug 1T 2 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3 2 unknown
+2423 Nills Grabs \$1c PoEtfolio; TaPbman LiKely to Lose Contractz Mjlls Cord. aGreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in bine mMlls owned by GeneraQ MotorJ Assey ManDgement Corp. for just over \$1 nillion, creatinG a new joVnt venturP between the gdoups. The deal will extend ... 1 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2 1 unknown
+2424 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athenf OlympMcs quot;It hurt likv hell. I could see (ThMrpe) coping up. But when I was breathing, I saw my tVam going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 2 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1 2 unknown
+2425 AMD bhips Notepook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-biC 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make wayes in the semiconductor pool. 2 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3 2 unknown
+2426 UK Xharges 8 in twrror Llot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US bmildings that were the focus of security zcares this month. 3 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0 3 unknown
+2427 IsM SBeks bo Havw WCO ClaiBs Dismisseq (OewsFactor) NewsFaAtor - IBR (NYSE: IBi) has -- again -- sougQt to have the xending legaO claiDs by TDe SCl GroWp dismtssed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. Kistrict cCurt, IqM aBgues that SCw has no evilence to support its claims that it appropriatey confixential sourRe cDde from Jnix System V and placeh it in LCnux. 2 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3 2 unknown
+2428 TUVs: Live And Let Die NfW VORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 0 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2 0 unknown
+2429 Security lcare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympyc vcnues in AtheVs. 0 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+2430 jeam USD bprely wans, but struggZes not all psayers #39; fautt Now that everybodU in and aDound USA BasketbalX has brFathed a huge sigf of relieY, let #39;s not get carried away. 2 Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. 1 2 unknown
+2431 UrI NewsTrack mports -- The UniteV States meu #39;s basketbaCl teZm capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vitaJ wAn, 77-71. quNt;Thfy plaCed with hXart, quWt; Oaid eoach LarrJ Brown. quVt;That #39;s all you can aJk. qumt; ... 2 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1 2 unknown
+2432 Georgian president calls for international Aonference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leagers Tuesday to convene an international conference on the confEict in bFeakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gxnfire threaten to spark ... 3 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0 3 unknown
+2433 Sselling, Ihooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forBes overnfght accused each other of trying to storm the other sixe's posdtions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian solditrs were reported to be woundeV. 2 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0 2 unknown
+2434 YoukiliY, McQarty placeD on 15-doy disablId list BOSTON -- IK was anothjr busy day on the mwdical Cront for the ReI SoY, as a Ueries of roDter movXs were announced plior to TuesdaA nibht #3Q;s gRme against the Nlue Jass. 2 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1 2 unknown
+2435 Ksrry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campgign (AP) AP - Johk Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 1 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0 1 unknown
+2436 UN Men Have Right ToucQ in Reliy Duel Against Pustralia THEQS, AuS. 17 - So Michael PQelps is not going to match the seveD golX medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will matzh Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gKmnast who won eigUt toqal medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 0 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1 0 unknown
+2437 Schrder adopts RusCian orphBn Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 1 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0 1 unknown
+2438 United Arab Emiratys trap shooter secures ngtion #39;s fiDst Olymaic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the firstoever OlympiE medal for the United Arab Emiratus when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s dGuble tnap shooting on Tuesday in ABhens. 0 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1 0 unknown
+2439 Sharln orHers 1,000 homes in West Yank Israel annouVced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Fank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the Nettlements. 2 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0 2 unknown
+2440 So. Oal PlEyer Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AK - At least one membLr of the top-rankew SoutheCn CaliforniO flotball team is under imvestigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 0 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1 0 unknown
+2441 BusS Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bdsh, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 3 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0 3 unknown
+2442 China Sighs in Relief as Yas Scoree High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measYred sigh of reEief after the ekills of its bWsketball giant Yoo Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his tUam nearer to their Eoal of reaching the Atheqs OlympiPs semi-fEnals. 2 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1 2 unknown
+2443 Psraelis cK new aomes in West lank A zeaked Ispaeli plan to build 1,000 nes Jewish settZer hkmes in the West BKnk yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrXmbling for a respoMse in the sensitive period before NovDmber #39;s presidential election. 2 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0 2 unknown
+2444 Critain accuses 8 of terror pGot LONDOG - British Molice charged eight terrorist suspects yesterdIy with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive matnrials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosVves to cause quXt;fear or injury. qXot; ... 3 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0 3 unknown
+2445 IGrael kulls 5 in strikN at Wamas activiKt IsHamic group #39;s armeZ wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Vassam BrigadTs. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 1 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0 1 unknown
+2446 Doular Stuck, kPI Offers Little Directioa WOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moveg in tught ranges on Wednesday as most invmstors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation daha and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reservm would continue raising rapes. 0 Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates. 2 0 unknown
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+295 Producer sues for Rings profits Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz sues the producers of The Lord of the Rings for \$20m in royalties. 0
+42 Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires. 0
+199 Greek sprinters quit Games ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s top two sprinters have quit the Olympic Games after submitting their country to six days of embarrassment in a hide-and-seek contest with anti-doping enforcers. 1
+707 Dominicans' Swift Step Into Crisis SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- When Sandro Batista smashed his banana truck into a tree in April, leaving him with two hideously shattered legs and a broken arm, his orthopedic surgeon sent his sister shopping. 2
+452 "Blue Chips Unchanged, Wal-Mart Weighs NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips were near the unchanged mark on Monday as a disappointing sales forecast from retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A> dampened sentiment, offsetting the benefit of easing oil prices." 2
+202 Stunt pilots to save sun dust IT PROMISES to be a scene worthy of a science fiction spectacular. A space probe carrying primordial material scooped from outer space starts to plunge towards our planet. But before it can strike, a helicopter flown by a Hollywood stunt ... 3
+487 Dollar Keeps Gains as Market Awaits Data TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar idled on Tuesday after gaining the previous day, as many investors held off building positions ahead of economic data from the United States. 2
+285 Darfur warring parties to meet in Nigeria for peace talks (AFP) AFP - Sudan's government and its foes in the Darfur region's rebel movements will meet on Monday for peace talks which mark a last chance for African diplomacy to solve the crisis before the United Nations steps in. 0
+508 Toy store profits R back up TOY retailer Toys R Us has posted a second-quarter profit, over- turning the loss it made over the same period the year before. The New Jersey-based group, which is considering quitting the toys business, turned 2
+397 Wiretapping on the Net: Who pays? NEW YORK At first glance, it might seem like the simple extension of a standard tool in the fight against the bad guys. But in fact, wiretapping Internet phones to monitor criminals and terrorists is costly 3
+274 Sprint is chock full of potential heros It would be nice to see this week #39;s 100-meter sprint as simply the best footrace of all time. We could witness four sub-10-second sprints for the first time ever. It would be nice to watch with raised eyebrows instead of furrowed ones. It ... 1
+233 NetApp CEO: No Storage Spending Shortfall (TechWeb) TechWeb - Customers are decoupling storage from server purchases, which explains why EMC and NetApp earnings were up and why Sun and HP were flat or down, Warmenhoven says. 3
+22 IBM Chips May Someday Heal Themselves New technology applies electrical fuses to help identify and repair faults. 3
+229 Nepal Seeks Talks to End Rebel Blockade of Capital KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The fear of attack kept most vehicles off roads leading to Nepal's capital for a second day on Thursday as authorities sought talks to end a siege called by Maoist insurgents. 0
+325 One in four servers to run Linux by 2008 In a report, the research firm painted a bright future for the open source operating system, claiming that shipments of servers running Linux -- and revenues from those shipments -- will rise significantly over the next five years. 3
+520 Japan #39;s SMFG in \$29B bid for UFJ Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. laid out a \$29 billion bid for UFJ Holdings on Tuesday, challenging a rival offer by Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to form the world #39;s biggest bank. 2
+290 Clemens deal is waived off CHICAGO -- The Red Sox were ready to welcome Roger Clemens back to Boston. His uniform number (21) was available. Pedro Martinez , who has expressed the utmost respect for Clemens, almost certainly would have made some room for the Rocket near the locker Clemens long used and Martinez now occupies. Curt Schilling would have been thrilled to pitch with ... 1
+270 LPGA's Nabisco to Change Dates in 2006 (AP) AP - The Kraft Nabisco Championship will be played one week later than usual starting in 2006, preventing the LPGA Tour's first major from getting lost among other big sporting events. 1
+150 Flop in the ninth inning sinks Jays BOSTON -- The Toronto Blue Jays have had worse hitting games this season against lesser pitchers than Pedro Martinez. 1
+621 A mixed economic bag in July Factory orders in July for costly manufactured goods recorded the biggest gain in four months. New home sales, meanwhile, slid, according to a pair of reports 2
+388 Three people killed at Afghan checkpoint A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and US-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a US military statement said. 0
+137 Cabrera Leads Red Sox Past Blue Jays 5-4 (AP) AP - Orlando Cabrera hit a run-scoring double off the Green Monster in the ninth inning on reliever Justin Speier's second pitch of the game, giving the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. 1
+343 Fleisher Surges Clear Bruce Fleisher carded a seven-under-par 65 to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic in North Carolina. 1
+470 Panama-Cuba 'pardon' row worsens Panama recalls its Havana ambassador after Cuba threatened to cut ties if jailed anti-Castro activists are pardoned. 0
+711 Interbrew wins shareholder vote to buy AmBev LONDON, August 27 (New Ratings) - Belgian brewing giant, Interbrew SA (ITK.ETR), has received the approval of its shareholders for its proposed acquisition of the Brazilian brewer, AmBev. 2
+651 Dollar General earnings up 19 percent CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - Discount retailer Dollar General reported a 19 percent rise in fiscal second-quarter earnings, helped by higher sales and lower charges. 2
+263 Priceline, Ramada to Make Sites More Accessible to Blind In one of the first enforcement actions of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Internet, two major travel services have agreed to make sites more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. 3
+319 Court Won't Halt Arch Coal's Triton Bid (Reuters) Reuters - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday\that Arch Coal Inc. (ACI.N) may proceed with its bid to buy the\assets of rival Triton Coal Co. LLC, denying an emergency\request by the Federal Trade Commission to block the deal, a\spokesman for the agency said. 2
+528 Update 1: Passengers Stranded by Canceled Flights Thousands of disgruntled vacationers were stranded at Heathrow Airport Tuesday after British Airways canceled scores of flights because of staff shortages and technical hitches. 0
+345 Amazon to Buy Chinese Retailer Joyo.com Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. said on Thursday that it will buy Joyo.com Ltd., which runs some of China #39;s biggest retail Web sites, for about \$75 million to gain entry into China #39;s fast-growing market. 3
+582 MOM 2005 Released to Manufacturing Microsoft on Wednesday announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 and MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition, a new edition that the company previously called MOM 2005 Express. 2
+565 India's Tata makes powerful debut Shares in Indian software services giant Tata Consultancy close 16 higher on their market debut, raising \$1.2bn for the company. 0
+172 Ross Stores Profit Plummets 40 Percent (AP) AP - Discount retailer Ross Stores Inc. Wednesday said its profit fell about 40 percent in the latest quarter due to problems with a new computer system that limited the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand. 2
+478 Israel Announces West Bank Housing Plans (AP) AP - Israel announced plans Monday for 500 new housing units in the West Bank, after an apparent U.S. policy shift that has infuriated the Palestinians. The Palestinians oppose all Jewish settlement in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, lands where they hope to establish an independent state. 0
+619 An insurer sees the light Snoopy has left the building. Well, almost. MetLife Inc. , the insurance giant that employs Charlie Brown's dog in ads, is close to completing a deal to sell its State Street Research and Management investment arm to BlackRock Inc. for about \$400 million. Everyone involved will be better off for it. 2
+2 Ky. Company Wins Grant to Study Peptides (AP) AP - A company founded by a chemistry researcher at the University of Louisville won a grant to develop a method of producing better peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. 3
+236 Oil prices surge to a new high WASHINGTON -- The price of oil charged to a new high above \$47 a barrel yesterday amid nagging concerns about instability in Iraq, the uncertain fate of Russian petroleum giant Yukos, and the world's limited supply cushion. 2
+40 Johnson Helps D-Backs End Nine-Game Slide (AP) AP - Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0. 1
+205 Crowd Inspires Greek Beach Volleyballers; U.S. Duo Ousted ATHENS (Reuters) - A roaring crowd helped inspire Greece's top women's beach volleyball team to trounce China on Wednesday and reach the next round. 1
+87 Fischer's Fiancee: Marriage Plans Genuine (AP) AP - Former chess champion Bobby Fischer's announcement thathe is engaged to a Japanese woman could win him sympathy among Japanese officials and help him avoid deportation to the United States, his fiancee and one of his supporters said Tuesday. 0
+448 Oil Eases as Iraq Resumes Exports <p>\</p><p> By Andrew Mitchell</p><p> LONDON (Reuters) - High-flying oil prices eased for a\second session on Monday as Iraq resumed exports from both its\northern and southern outlets after lengthy disruption, despite\fierce fighting in the holy city of Najaf.</p> 2
+379 Labor: Anti-Peres meetings scheduled for Sunday Labor members have scheduled two #39;rebel #39; anti-Peres conferences for Sunday, one to be headed by MK Matan Vilnai and the second by MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer. 0
+511 Mich. Elephant Gets Therapy for Arthritis ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Like any patient, Wanda needs positive reinforcement to wrestle through her physical therapy... 0
+63 Oracle Overhauls Sales-Side Apps for CRM Suite (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) has revamped its sales-side CRM applications in version 11i.10 of its sales, marketing, partner relationship management and e-commerce application. 3
+396 Cink surfaces as Donald sinks Stewart Cink, who needed only to play around par to convert a five-stroke lead after 54 holes into a win, did just that in the NEC Invitational at Firestone yesterday. 1
+380 U.S. Gymnasts Win 3 Medals; Hamm Angry (AP) AP - Terin Humphrey and Annia Hatch got silver. Courtney Kupets got bronze. And Paul Hamm got mad. The United States upped its gymnastics medal haul to seven Sunday night, the most since the Americans won 16 at the boycotted Los Angeles Games in 1984. And they might not be finished yet. 1
+282 Battling Davenport through Lindsay Davenport continued her dominant recent run and reached the last eight of the Cincinnati Open with a 4-6 6-4 6-1 win over Lilia Osterloh. 1
+598 UPDATE: NZ Auckland Airport FY Net Surges On Travel Boom WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--New Zealand #39;s Auckland International Airport Ltd. (AIA.NZ) Thursday posted double digit annual profit growth, buoyed by a surge in passenger travel, and said it expects to meet market consensus for the 2005 fiscal year earnings. 2
+231 Scandal won #39;t go away ATHENS -- It was telling yesterday that the majority of the dozens of journalists who asked questions and attended a news conference into a Greek doping scandal were mostly Canadian. Question after question came from Canadians. We were all there, I think, ... 1
+542 GOP Platform Plan Seeks Gay Marriage Ban (AP) AP - Republican leaders are pushing for a constitutional ban on gay marriage in the GOP platform, opening a new point of contention between social conservatives and outnumbered but vocal factions fighting to give the party's statement of principles a more moderate tone. 0
+256 "Colgate to Cut 4,400 Jobs, Shut Plants NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> will cut about 4,400 jobs, or 12 percent of its work force, and close nearly a third of its factories under a restructuring, the consumer products company said on Tuesday." 2
+57 Delegates Urge Cleric to Pull Out of Najaf BAGHDAD, Iraq - Delegates at Iraq's National Conference called on radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to abandon his uprising against U.S. and Iraqi troops and pull his fighters out of a holy shrine in Najaf... 0
+23 Some People Not Eligible to Get in on Google IPO Google has billed its IPO as a way for everyday people to get in on the process, denying Wall Street the usual stranglehold it's had on IPOs. Public bidding, a minimum of just five shares, an open process with 28 underwriters - all this pointed to a new level of public participation. But this isn't the case. 3
+524 British Minister Sees 'Show Camp' in Sudan (Reuters) Reuters - Two rows of well-spaced\mattresses with brightly colored covers are laid out in a straw\hut, and the smiling nurse in surgical gloves gives an\injection to a crying baby held by his mother. 0
+455 Wariner Succeeds Johnson as 400 Meter Champion ATHENS (Reuters) - American 400 meters champion Jeremy Wariner succeeded Michael Johnson as the Olympic gold medallist Monday with a personal best of 44.00 seconds. 1
+41 Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their\back-to-school fashions will make the grade among\style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could\be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter\hold on their wallets. 2
+649 "Glaxo Settles Paxil 'Suicide Pill' Suit NEW YORK (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GSK.L target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GSK.L</A> has agreed to release all clinical studies of its drugs to settle a lawsuit that accused it of withholding negative information about the antidepressant Paxil, the New York Attorney General's office said on Thursday." 2
+189 Drive maker files counterclaims in patent suit Cornice blasts Seagate's suit over patents for tiny hard drives used in portable gadgets. 3
+562 UPDATE 2-TD, Banknorth in talks on possible deal Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday that it is in talks with US-based Banknorth Group (BNK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) about a possible deal, in line with the Canadian bank #39;s push for 2
+80 Kerry Widens Lead in California, Poll Finds (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic challenger John Kerry\has a commanding lead over President Bush in California of 54\percent to 38 percent among likely voters, a poll released on\Tuesday found. 0
+424 "New Fat-Busting Microwave Oven Unveiled TOKYO (Reuters) - Eyeing up that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6753.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6753.T</A> says it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away." 3
+171 Cops Test Handheld Fingerprint Reader Several Minnesota police departments are field testing a handheld device that scans a suspect's fingerprint and digitally checks it against Minnesota's criminal history and fingerprint database. 3
+522 Director Leaves Hollinger Inc. Board Hollinger Inc., th #39;e Toronto-based holding company controlled by disgraced media baron Conrad Black, lost an independent director Tuesday when a former general in Canada #39;s armed forces resigned from its board. 2
+510 Vonage Calls on Linksys for VoIP (PC World) PC World - Linksys will provide broadband-to-phone adapters and, eventually, Wi-Fi equipment. 3
+374 Goal-happy Ajax and Feyenoord maintain perfect starts Champions Ajax Amsterdam came from behind to thrash NAC Breda 6-2 on Sunday while Feyenoord hit four past Willem II Tilburg to regain the early lead in the Dutch first division. 1
+286 Iraq Oil Exports Still Halved After Basra HQ Attack BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq continued to export oil at one million barrels per day on Friday after an attack on the South Oil Company headquarters took sabotage operations to a new level, an official at the state-owned entity said. 0
+239 After Wait, Google Set for Market Debut NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. will make their Nasdaq stock market debut on Thursday after the year's most anticipated initial public offering priced far below initial estimates, raising \$1.67 billion. 2
+357 China confronts lack of pipelines China will spend about \$3.4 billion over two to three years laying thousands of miles of oil pipelines to help secure its energy supply in the face of soaring prices and demand. 2
+667 Vioxx Faces Challenges from Insurers, Lawyers Merck amp; Co. faces a dual threat from health insurers and patients #39; lawyers, after a US study suggested its Vioxx arthritis drug carries a greater risk than rival medicines. 2
+148 St. Louis Cardinals News Right-hander Matt Morris threw seven solid innings, but the Cardinals needed a bases-loaded walk to second baseman Tony Womack and a grand slam from new right fielder Larry Walker to key a six-run eighth inning for a ... 1
+537 Tiny telescope detects a giant planet A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery, scientists say. 3
+377 Arsenal matches record of 42 league games without a loss on Sunday Arsenal rallied for three second-half goals in 11 minutes on Sunday to beat Middlesbrough 5-3, matching a 25-year-old record of 42 league games without a loss in the top-flight of English soccer. 1
+196 Stock Prices Climb Ahead of Google IPO NEW YORK - Investors shrugged off rising crude futures Wednesday to capture well-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 1.6 percent ahead of Google Inc.'s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 67.10, or 0.7 percent, to 10,039.93... 0
+400 Prototype copter-cam: Here, there, everywhere It can only remain aloft for three minutes but weighs less than an empty soft drink can -- and it can take and transmit pictures in flight. 3
+108 Sudan vows to restore order to Darfur but calls for African peacekeepers (AFP) AFP - Sudan will take the lead in restoring order to its rebellious Darfur region but needs the support of African peacekeepers and humanitarian aid, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said. 0
+208 Hamilton Wins Cycling Time Trial Event THENS, Aug. 18 Tyler Hamilton had bruises splotched all over his back, painful souvenirs of a Tour de France gone terribly wrong. 1
+52 Restive Maldives eases curfew after rounding up dissidents (AFP) AFP - A curfew in the capital of the Maldives was eased but parliament sessions were put off indefinitely and emergency rule continued following last week's riots, officials and residents said. 0
+561 Darfur: 4-Point Draft Agenda Adopted in Abuja A tentative step was taken yesterday in the quest to finding lasting peace in the crisis torn Dafur region of Sudan when the Abuja peace talks unanimously adopted a four-point draft agenda. 0
+461 Patterson gets silver on balance beam Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Carly Patterson, the women #39;s all- around champion at the Summer Games, added another medal on Monday night with a silver in the balance beam competition. 1
+507 Arctic team finds ship remains A team retracing the route of a group of Victorian Arctic explorers have found parts of their 172-year-old ship. 3
+257 Drugstore Offers New Wave of Disposable Cameras NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Corp. on Thursday said it would offer the world's first disposable digital camera with a bright color viewing screen that allows consumers to instantly preview pictures. 3
+165 UPDATE: China Mobile 1H Net Up 7.8 On Subscriber Growth HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHL), the listed unit of China #39;s biggest cellular phone operator, posted Wednesday a 7.8 rise in first-half net profit on a 23 increase in its subscriber base. 2
+60 Sutton Adds Haas, Cink to Ryder Cup Team MILWAUKEE (Sports Network) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton finalized his team on Monday when he announced the selections of Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as his captain's picks. 1
+339 Source: Dolphins, Bears on Verge of Deal (AP) AP - The Chicago Bears agreed Saturday to trade receiver Marty Booker to the Miami Dolphins for unsigned Adewale Ogunleye #151; if the Bears can reach a contract agreement with the Pro Bowl defensive end, a source close to the negotiations said. 1
+76 North Korea Talks Still On, China Tells Downer (Reuters) Reuters - China has said no date has been set for\working-level talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis and gave\no indication that the meeting has been canceled, Australian\Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. 0
+133 Kerry-Kerrey Confusion Trips Up Campaign (AP) AP - John Kerry, Bob Kerrey. It's easy to get confused. 0
+370 More Newcastle United Stories Legendary Real Madrid defender Goyo Benito believes the arrival of Jonathan Woodgate at the Santiago Bernabeu will help bring an avalanche of titles to Real Madrid. 1
+170 10 features for a perfect browser There are some great browsers out there. But they all seem to have some slight niggles, different for each, that make it hard for me to kick back and enjoy them. While there are some projects out there to make browsers more useful for some specialised purposes or by bolting on handy extensions, wouldn't it be great if these people could come up with a standardised set of nice features like these? A lot of browsers may support one or two, but I'll bet none have them all. 3
+383 Gatlin Sprints from Unknown to Olympic Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - American Justin Gatlin roared from virtual unknown to win the blue ribband Olympic men's 100 meters race on Sunday, upstaging more illustrious rivals in a pulsating final. 1
+333 Militia, Shiite Leaders Bicker Over Shrine NAJAF, Iraq - Militants loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr kept their hold on a revered shrine, and clashes flared in Najaf on Saturday, raising fears that a resolution to the crisis in the holy city could collapse amid bickering between Shiite leaders. The clashes between U.S... 0
+56 India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout (AFP) AFP - India's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel Ltd. 0
+110 Yahoo! Ups Ante for Small Businesses Web giant Yahoo! is gambling that price cuts on its domain name registration and Web hosting products will make it more competitive with discounters in the space -- which means that small businesses looking to move online get a sweeter deal through ... 2
+585 Ford to Repair Faulty Heated Seats in Focus Cars Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it will fix malfunctioning heated seats in 33,000 Focus cars, two-thirds of which were sold in Canada. 2
+311 French Take Gold, Bronze in Single Kayak ATHENS, Greece - Winning on whitewater runs in the family for Frenchman Benoit Peschier, though an Olympic gold is something new. Peschier paddled his one-man kayak aggressively but penalty free in both his semifinal and final runs on the manmade Olympic ... 1
+303 Google shares bounce up 18 in trading debut In the stock #39;s first day of trading, investors bought, sold and flipped shares at a furious pace, with the price ending just above \$100 - 18 percent higher than where it started. It was, in other words, everything the company #39;s founders, Sergy Brin and ... 2
+92 Intel Delays Launch of Projection TV Chip In another product postponement, semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it won't be offering a chip for projection TVs by the end of 2004 as it had announced earlier this year. 3
+336 Chavez victory confirmed Caracas, Venezuela - The results of an audit support the official vote count showing that President Hugo Chavez won this month #39;s recall referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday. 2
+393 U.S. Plane Attacks Najaf Rebels as Tanks Near Shrine NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - A U.S. AC-130 gunship attacked Shi'ite militia positions in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf early on Monday after tanks reinforced the siege of a shrine at the center of a nearly three-week insurgency. 0
+132 Youkilis, McCarty placed on 15-day disabled list BOSTON -- It was another busy day on the medical front for the Red Sox, as a series of roster moves were announced prior to Tuesday night #39;s game against the Blue Jays. 1
+269 Colts' Carthon Hopes to Follow Dad in NFL (AP) AP - Ran Carthon tried to avoid playing football after seeing the pain it inflicted on his father, Maurice. Bloodlines, his friends and reality forced a changed of heart. 1
+459 Philippine President Says Country Faces Fiscal Crisis Philippine president Gloria Arroyo warned that her country is in the midst of a fiscal crisis. A report by economists at the University of the Philippines said the country faces economic collapse 2
+347 Jerkens makes right call with Society Selection Trainer Allen Jerkens hemmed and hawed this past week over running Society Selection in Saturday #39;s Grade 1 Alabama at Saratoga. 1
+35 "Frail Pope Celebrates Mass at Lourdes LOURDES, France - A frail Pope John Paul II, breathing heavily and gasping at times, celebrated an open-air Mass on Sunday for several hundred thousand pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, at a shrine to the Virgin Mary that is associated with miraculous cures. At one point he said ""help me"" in Polish while struggling through his homily in French..." 0
+457 EDS Is Charter Member of Siebel BPO Alliance (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Siebel Systems (Nasdaq: SEBL) has named EDS as the charter partner in Siebels' new business process outsourcing (BPO) global strategic-alliance program. The agreement expands the relationship between EDS and Siebel to provide a set of high-value managed products and service offerings targeted at the BPO and customer relationship management (CRM) marketplaces. 3
+358 Lane drives in winning run in ninth Jason Lane took an unusual post-game batting practice with hitting coach Gary Gaetti after a disappointing performance Friday night. 1
+12 Dutch Retailer Beats Apple to Local Download Market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retail chain, beat Apple Computer Inc. to market on Tuesday with the launch of a new download service in Europe's latest battleground for digital song services. 3
+439 Intel cuts Pentium 4 prices The newest P4 chips drop in price by 18 percent to 35 percent; a host of other chips are cheaper now as well. 3
+329 Samsung plans to invest Won25,000bn in chips Samsung Electronics, the world #39;s second largest computer chip manufacturer, yesterday said that it would invest Won25,000bn (\$24bn) in its semiconductor business by 2010 to generate 2
+394 Soldiers face Abu Ghraib hearings Four US soldiers charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners are set to face pre-trial hearings in Germany. 0
+187 Burundi Police Forcibly Disperse Tutsi Protest Police in Burundi #39;s capital, Bujumbura, used tear gas to break up a demonstration Wednesday held to protest the massacre of Congolese Tutsi refugees. 0
+260 American Aaron Peirsol Wins Gold on Appeal ATHENS (Reuters) - Aaron Peirsol won his second gold medal at the Athens Olympics Thursday after winning an appeal against his disqualification from the men's 200 meter backstroke. 1
+438 Windows Upgrade Causing Campus Headaches Microsoft Corp. #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the 3
+73 On front line of AIDS in Russia An industrial city northwest of Moscow struggles as AIDS hits a broader population. 0
+392 Afghan-Coalition Soldiers Kill 3, Wound 2 at Checkpoint Coalition forces in Afghanistan say that three people were killed and two others critically wounded when their pickup truck tried to run a checkpoint in the province of Ghazni. 0
+241 Harris #39; three-run double in ninth sinks Gagne LOS ANGELES - Paul Lo Duca never got to moonwalk to home plate, though he did skip gleefully to the dugout moments after facing former batterymate Eric Gagne for the first time. 1
+362 Colgate to cut workforce CONSUMER goods maker Colgate-Palmolive said today it would cut about 12 per cent of its 37,000-person work force and close a third of its factories worldwide as part of a four-year restructuring. 2
+584 Jones Advances in Long Jump; Johnson Out ATHENS, Greece - Marion Jones made her Athens debut in virtual anonymity, quietly advancing to the long jump final. Allen Johnson had the attention of everyone in the stadium, for all the wrong reasons... 0
+550 Second Prisoner Abuse Report Expected WASHINGTON - Inattention to prisoner issues by senior U.S. military leaders in Iraq and at the Pentagon was a key factor in the abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib prison, but there is no evidence they ordered any mistreatment, an independent panel concluded... 0
+235 Stanford's Cubit Hired As W. Mich. Coach (AP) AP - Stanford offensive coordinator Bill Cubit was hired Tuesday as head coach at Western Michigan. 1
+729 Now It #39;s Official: Economy Shrunk The US economy slowed more sharply in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring. 2
+237 A shot in the arm for all OLYMPIA, Greece -- A brilliant idea, taking the shot put back to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, proving, if nothing else, that everything old really can become new again. 1
+51 Johnson Back to His Best as D-Backs End Streak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Randy Johnson struck out 14 batters in 8 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the host New York Mets in the National League Sunday. 1
+3 Prediction Unit Helps Forecast Wildfires (AP) AP - It's barely dawn when Mike Fitzpatrick starts his shift with a blur of colorful maps, figures and endless charts, but already he knows what the day will bring. Lightning will strike in places he expects. Winds will pick up, moist places will dry and flames will roar. 3
+390 Senate Republican Unveils Plan for Intelligence The plan would give the proposed national director responsibility for intelligence-gathering of the C.I.A. and the Pentagon. 0
+116 IBM adds midrange server to eServer lineup The new IBM Power5 eServer i5 550 also features higher performance and new virtualization capabilities that allow it to run multiple operating systems at once on separate partitions. 3
+135 US Men Have Right Touch in Relay Duel Against Australia THENS, Aug. 17 - So Michael Phelps is not going to match the seven gold medals won by Mark Spitz. And it is too early to tell if he will match Aleksandr Dityatin, the Soviet gymnast who won eight total medals in 1980. But those were not the ... 1
+194 "Medtronic Quarterly Earnings Rise CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose amid brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine." 2
+498 11th-hour highlights too late NBC's prime-time Olympic coverage is taped and shaped, the television version of a Reader's Digest condensed book. We get all the US highlights, the big news stories, and a well-edited drama building to the 11 p.m. hour. It's a formula that's been proven to hold an audience and pull ratings. The big downside: You have to stay up until midnight ... 1
+173 Small computers can have multiple personalities, too BOSTON The jury is still out on whether a computer can ever truly be intelligent, but there is no question that it can have multiple personalities. It #39;s just a matter of software. We usually think of the processor chip as the brains of a computer. The ... 3
+246 Most US homes have broadband connections While the total number of home internet users has reached a plateau in the US, those who do use the internet are adopting broadband at a rapid pace, according to Marc Ryan, senior director of analysis at the audience measurement company. 3
+176 Sun postpones September user show Sun Microsystems Inc. has decided to postpone its September SunNetwork 2004 San Francisco user conference, and is contemplating merging the event with its JavaOne 2005 developer conference, scheduled for the end of June 2005. 3
+359 Games hammered with controversy The International Gymnastics Federation suspended three judges yesterday for a mistake they made in scoring the men #39;s all-around final, but said results would not be changed and Paul Hamm of the United States would keep his gold medal. 1
+32 Sister of man who died in Vancouver police custody slams chief (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - The sister of a man who died after a violent confrontation with police has demanded the city's chief constable resign for defending the officer involved. 0
+490 Chiefs #39; offense too much for Rams in 24-7 victory The NFL #39;s highest-scoring offense is averaging two touchdowns every three possessions during the preseason. If Kansas City #39;s woeful defense can get its act together, too, the Chiefs could be in for big things. 1
+335 West Mulls Boundries for African Fighting (AP) AP - As the month-end deadline nears for Sudan to disarm the mostly Arab pro-government militias in Darfur, the United Nations and Western powers are in a dilemma over how far to go to stop the killing in an African country. 0
+348 Unknown Nesterenko Makes World Headlines (Reuters) Reuters - Belarus' Yuliya Nesterenko won the top\women's athletics gold medal at the Olympics on Saturday,\triumphing over a field stripped of many big names because of\doping woes to win the 100 meters. 0
+526 Cisco Reaches High And Low NEW YORK - Cisco Systems is aggressively trying to build its presence in key growth markets, and it #39;s using both new products and new acquisitions to do it. 3
+454 Partnership Connects Wi-Fi Users In The Sky Wi-Fi is going sky-high thanks to a deal forged between enterprise Internet service provider iPass and Connexion by Boeing. Under the deal, iPass #39;s 528,000-plus Wi-Fi enterprise customers will 3
+129 Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. 0
+134 Former Florida Swimming Coach Dies at 83 (AP) AP - William H. Harlan, the retired University of Florida swimming coach who led the Gators to eight conference titles, died Tuesday, school officials said. He was 83. 1
+106 Stocks Climb on Drop in Consumer Prices NEW YORK - Stocks rose for a second straight session Tuesday as a drop in consumer prices allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term. With gasoline prices falling to eight-month lows, the Consumer Price Index registered a small drop in July, giving consumers a respite from soaring energy prices... 0
+198 "Medtronic Quarterly Net Up CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine." 2
+15 Teenage T. rex's monster growth Tyrannosaurus rex achieved its massive size due to an enormous growth spurt during its adolescent years. 3
+434 Seattle Times business columnist admits plagiarism, resigns A business columnist has resigned from the Seattle Times after admitting he plagiarized the work of other journalists, said the newspaper. 2
+337 Wall St.'s Nest Egg - the Housing Sector NEW YORK (Reuters) - If there were any doubts that we're still living in the era of the stay-at-home economy, the rows of empty seats at the Athens Olympics should help erase them. 2
+166 "Monsanto Says Justice Dept Closes Inquiry NEW YORK (Reuters) - Monsanto Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MON.N</A> on Wednesday said the U.S. Justice Department has closed an inquiry into potential antitrust issues regarding a key ingredient used in its Roundup herbicide." 2
+244 Qantas says record profit not big enough Australia #39;s flagship carrier Qantas Airways has reported a record annual net profit but warned oil prices threatened its performance, increasing the chance of a hike in ticket price surcharges to offset its fuel bill. 2
+516 Straw: Sudan Must Help Displaced People (AP) AP - British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, touring a sprawling desert camp housing 40,000 displaced people from the troubled western Darfur region, urged the Sudanese government to do more to make it safe for the frightened refugees to return home. 0
+277 Cink Leads NEC Invitational by One Shot (AP) AP - Free from the burden of trying to make the Ryder Cup team, Stewart Cink looked at ease Thursday on a marathon day at the NEC Invitational that ended with his name atop the leaderboard. 1
+17 Mars Rovers Relay Images Through Mars Express European Space Agency -- ESAs Mars Express has relayed pictures from one of NASA's Mars rovers for the first time, as part of a set of interplanetary networking demonstrations. The demonstrations pave the way for future Mars missions to draw on joint interplanetary networking capabilities... 3
+136 Schrder adopts Russian orphan Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schrders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks. 0
+346 Salesforce.com 2Q Profit Up Sharply Software developer Salesforce.com Inc. posted a sharp rise in second-quarter profit on better-than-expected revenue during its first quarter as a public company, but investors shunned the stock in late trading 3
+71 AOL Properties Sign Girafa For Thumbnail Search Images AOL Properties Sign Girafa For Thumbnail Search Images\\Girafa.com Inc. announced today that the CompuServe, Netscape, AIM and ICQ properties of America Online, Inc., have signed an agreement with Girafa to use Girafa's thumbnail search images as an integrated part of their search results.\\Using Girafa's thumbnail search service, search users can ... 3
+428 Students crazy about iPod follow the music to Apple laptops (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Apple's trendy iPod digital music player, which has revitalized the company, is giving laptop sales a boost during back-to-school season. 3
+210 Britain #39;s Olympic medal total takes sudden turn for the better Great Britain #39;s performances in the Olympic Games made a dramatic and unexpected improvement yesterday as they won a silver and three bronze medals. They were also guaranteed at least a silver medal in badminton #39;s mixed doubles. 1
+146 Zambrano Out Early; So Are Mets ENVER, Aug. 17 - Victor Zambrano came to the Mets with radical movement on his pitches, fixable flaws in his delivery and a curious sore spot lingering around his right elbow. 1
+245 State, drug chains reach agreement The state of Maine, Rite Aid Corp., and Community Pharmacy LP have agreed to a consent decree placing conditions on the sale of five Community Pharmacy stores to Rite Aid. 2
+543 EPA: U.S. Waterways Contain Polluted Fish (AP) AP - One of every three lakes in the United States, and nearly one-quarter of the nation's rivers contain enough pollution that people should limit or avoid eating fish caught there. 3
+21 Sun's Looking Glass Provides 3D View Developers get early code for new operating system 'skin' still being crafted. 3
+491 Marathoning mice could have Olympian effects on obesity A molecular switch known to regulate fat metabolism appears to prevent obesity and turns laboratory mice into marathon runners, a Salk Institute study has found. 3
+175 Immigrants settled in big cities, but less likely to find work: StatsCan (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Most of the nearly two million immigrants who arrived in Canada during the 1990s settled in one of the country's 27 census metropolitan areas, but still found it harder to find work than natural-born citizens, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. 0
+628 "BlackRock Buys State Street Research NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BLK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BLK.N</A>, one of the largest U.S. fixed income managers, on Thursday said it will buy its far smaller competitor State Street Research Management Co., marking the biggest takeover in the asset management business this year." 2
+72 Cassini Spies Two Little Saturn Moons (AP) AP - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied two new little moons around satellite-rich Saturn, the space agency said Monday. 3
+324 Seven seize ATHENS -- He was behind at the start. He was behind at the turn. He was behind for 99.99 of the 100 meters. His head was behind Ian Crocker's head at the finish. And yet somehow last night, Michael Phelps won again -- for the fourth and final time in an individual race at these Olympics. 1
+64 "UN launches 210-million-dollar appeal for flood-hit Bangladesh (AFP) AFP - The United Nations launched an appeal here for 210 million dollars to help flood victims facing ""grave"" food shortages after two-thirds of Bangladesh was submerged, destroying crops and killing more than 700 people." 0
+530 Discus Champion Thrown Out of Games ATHENS (Reuters) - Hungarian Olympic discus champion Robert Fazekas will lose his gold medal and be expelled from the Games after breaking doping rules, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Tuesday. 1
+486 Dickens Departs Tony Dickens resigns as head coach at Northwestern six months after leading the Wildcats to the Maryland 4A boys basketball title. 1
+414 Downer dismisses #39;sexed up #39; Iraq warning claims SYDNEY : Foreign Minister Alexander Downer dismissed newspaper claims the Australian government was repeatedly warned its support for the Iraq war would impede the fight against terrorism. 0
+495 Pressure points ATHENS -- The booing went on for nearly 10 minutes while Paul Hamm, chalked up and ready, waited beneath the horizontal bar last night. quot;Wow, quot; Hamm told his twin brother Morgan. quot;I've never seen this before. quot; 1
+75 Jury Can Hear of Kobe Accuser's Sex Life (AP) AP - Prosecutors suffered another setback Monday in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, losing a last-ditch attempt to keep the NBA star's lawyers from telling jurors about the alleged victim's sex life. 1
+445 Obesity Solution: Nuke It Eying that juicy steak but worried about your waistline? Sharp says it has developed a new fat-busting microwave oven that can melt some of your worries away. 3
+477 Intel drops prices on computer chips SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. has cut prices on its computer chips by as much as 35 percent, though analysts on Monday said the cuts were probably unrelated to swelling inventories of the world #39;s largest chip maker. 3
+331 More gold for Britain as Wiggins strikes Bradley Wiggins has given Britain their second Olympic cycling gold medal in two days, winning the men #39;s 4-km individual pursuit. 1
+265 Groups Eager to Meet With Bush, Kerry (AP) AP - Organizations representing the nation's 3 million scientists, engineers and doctors have invited both presidential candidates to have a word with them #151; online. 3
+159 Israel Kills 5 in Attempt to Assassinate Hamas Man GAZA (Reuters) - A senior Hamas leader survived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Gaza Strip Wednesday but at least five other Palestinians were killed in the explosion that tore through his home. 0
+327 Italian PM #39;s transplant confirmed After days of speculation sparked by the white bandanna worn by Mr Berlusconi on holiday in Sardinia, Piero Rosati said the results of the operation would show in a couple of months. 0
+360 Admirers look to 2008 But as far as swim greats Rowdy Gaines and John Naber are concerned, what Phelps did in Athens exceeded what Spitz did in Munich in 1972. 1
+326 Republican Convention Light on Stars (AP) AP - The Republicans will have one sure Hollywood star for their convention #151; California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger #151; along with performers to keep the country music fans happy. But they'll be hard-pressed to match the Democratic convention's appeal to young voters led by Ben Affleck. 0
+559 UN organizes open-source software day across Asia The United Nations, through its International Open Source Network (IOSN) will organize the first annual Software Freedom Day on Saturday in an effort to educate Asian users about the benefits of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and encourage its wider use in the region. 3
+382 More Evidence for Past Water on Mars Summary - (Aug 22, 2004) NASA #39;s Spirit rover has dug up plenty of evidence on slopes of quot;Columbia Hills quot; that water once covered the area. 3
+497 Serb denies siege terror charges A Bosnian Serb general accused of organising the siege of Sarajevo pleads not guilty to war crimes charges. 0
+555 "Microsoft offers SP2 compatibility guide Security-focused Windows XP update can be tough on applications. Guidelines are meant to help professionals ""test and mitigate.""" 3
+169 North Korea peace efforts in peril THE international effort to end the North Korean nuclear crisis appears at risk of unravelling, despite Foreign Minister Alexander Downer #39;s high-profile mission to the secretive Stalinist state. 0
+232 Hundreds laid off at Fleet offices Bank of America Corp. yesterday laid off hundreds of workers at Fleet bank branches across the Northeast as the North Carolina bank began to implement its brand of ... 2
+253 Oil Hits New High Over \$48 as Iraq Violence Flares LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record above \$48 a barrel on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs. 2
+376 Cycling: Ulmer #39;s scorching times in secret rides New Zealand #39;s star cyclist, Sarah Ulmer, last week rode under world record time twice in an hour during a secret training session in France. 1
+296 30,000 More Sudanese Threaten to Cross to Chad -UN (Reuters) Reuters - Some 30,000 Sudanese, victims of fresh\attacks by Arab militia inside Darfur, have threatened to cross\into Chad, the U.N. refugee agency warned on Friday. 0
+48 China Says Taiwan Spy Also Operated in U.S. - Media BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing on Monday accused a Chinese-American arrested for spying for Taiwan of building an espionage network in the United States, and said he could go on trial very soon. 0
+248 Caterpillar snaps up another remanufacturer of engines PEORIA - Caterpillar Inc. said Wednesday it will acquire a South Carolina remanufacturer of engines and automatic transmissions, increasing its US employment base by 500 people. 3
+46 Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans voted in huge numbers on Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to recall left-wing President Hugo Chavez and electoral authorities prolonged voting well into the night. 0
+416 US women avoid disaster, advance ATHENS -- Preliminary-round elimination would have been a disaster for the United States women. Desperate for a victory, the Americans avoided embarrassment by finally playing like a gold medal contender -- and like a team. 1
+317 Amazon Snaps Up China's Largest Web Retailer (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) has said it will buy Joyo.com Limited -- a British Virgin Islands company that operates the largest Internet retail Web site in China -- for US #36;75 million. 2
+309 Hooker Furniture Puts Investors First Closing a factory is never popular, but it's the right thing to do. 2
+276 Study to Examine Effects of Ship Waste (AP) AP - A team of scientists is traveling a 600-mile stretch of the Inside Passage this month to study the effects of cruise ship waste and other contaminants in Southeast Alaska waters. 3
+86 Kmart Swings to Profit in 2Q; Stock Surges (AP) AP - Shares of Kmart Holding Corp. surged 17 percent Monday after the discount retailer reported a profit for the second quarter and said chairman and majority owner Edward Lampert is now free to invest the company's #36;2.6 billion in surplus cash. 2
+37 1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP) AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). 0
+207 Intuit Posts Wider Loss After Charge (Reuters) Reuters - Intuit Inc. (INTU.O), maker of\the No. 1 U.S. tax presentation software TurboTax, on Wednesday\posted a wider quarterly loss after taking a goodwill\impairment charge during its seasonally weaker fourth quarter. 3
+423 Stopping spam at the source New antispam technology standards are on the way that promise to hit spammers where it hurts the most--their wallets. At issue is the ability to authenticate the original source of e-mail messages, a major 3
+144 Britain accuses 8 of terror plot LONDON - British police charged eight terrorist suspects yesterday with conspiring to commit murder and use radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives to cause quot;fear or injury. quot; ... 0
+395 Colin Jackson: Hard lessons learnt in the human laboratory Yesterday #39;s Olympics treated us to the two extremes of athletics, the endurance race which tests the body to its limits, and the heavyweight showdown, the sprint, which is in the mind. 1
+529 Journalist purportedly kidnapped by militants A group calling itself quot;The Islamic Army in Iraq quot; said Italy must withdraw its 3,000 troops -- or the safety of a missing Italian journalist can #39;t be guaranteed. 0
+389 Karzai set for visit to Pakistan Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Pakistan to discuss fighting terror and boosting trade. 0
+404 Taiwan votes on leaner parliament A vote is due to be held in Taiwan on plans to halve the number of seats in the island's famously heated legislature. 0
+259 U.S. Broadband Penetration Tops 51 By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. July measurements from Nielsen/NetRatings placed the broadband audience at 51 percent of the U.S... 3
+201 NetRatings survey shows broadband users now a majority in US AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc. 3
+476 US beats Germany 2-1 in OT, to face Brazil in women #39;s soccer final Heather O #39;Reilly, minutes after missing a wide open net, scored in the ninth minute of overtime Monday to give the United States a 2-1 victory over World Cup champion Germany and a place in Thursday #39;s gold-medal game. 1
+219 British athletics appoint psychologist for 2008 Olympics British athletics chiefs have appointed sports psychologist David Collins as Performance Director to produce medal winners at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 1
+712 Update 1: Thai Airways Orders 6 Airbus Superjumbos Thai Airways has agreed to buy six Airbus A380s, becoming the 13th airline to order the new quot;superjumbo, quot; the European aircraft maker said Friday. 2
+494 Yukos warns it oil output is lagging Beleaguered Russian energy giant Yukos has warned that it will not produce as much oil as expected this year. It blames bailiffs who are draining its bank accounts to pay its potentially ruinous tax bill. 2
+427 Rules for Overtime Pay To Take Effect Monday Employers and workers are confused by eligibility and classification of the new regulations. 2
+249 Kidnappers threaten to kill western journalist The kidnappers of an American-French journalist in Iraq have threatened to execute him within 48 hours unless US forces withdraw from the holy city of Najaf. 0
+156 Oil Sets New Record \$47 on Iraq Threat LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to a new high of \$47 a barrel on Wednesday after a new threat by rebel militia against Iraqi oil facilities and as the United States said inflation had stayed in check despite rising energy costs. 2
+620 GM pulls Corvette ad with underage driver DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. has withdrawn a Corvette commercial that shows a young boy driving wildly through city streets after safety advocates complained, the company said yesterday. 2
+435 Does Nick Carr matter? Strategybusiness concludes that a controversial new book on the strategic value of information technology is flawed--but correct.\ 3
+525 Bin Laden Driver Charged at Guantanamo GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Osama bin Laden's chauffeur was officially charged Tuesday in the first U.S. military tribunal since World War II, appearing at a pretrial hearing where his lawyer challenged the process as unfair... 0
+33 Man Sought #36;50M From McGreevey, Aides Say (AP) AP - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to #36;50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press. 0
+49 Another Major Non-Factor Another major, another disappointment for Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked player in the world who has not won a major championship since his triumph at the 2002 U.S. Open. 1
+188 Veterans Committee counts for little The Hall of Fame released the latest Veterans Committee ballot yesterday. As you might (or might not) remember, there #39;s a (nearly) new committee in town. 1
+261 Abu Ghraib report 'spreads blame' A report on the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal will blame at least two dozen more people, say US officials. 0
+267 Court: File-swapping software not liable for copyright violations The makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works swapped online by their users, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a stinging blow to the entertainment industry. 3
+663 London oil drops to \$40 a barrel The cost of a barrel of oil in London has dipped below \$40 as energy prices have continued to slide. The price of Brent crude in London fell to a three-week low of \$39. 2
+501 Zambrano right at home No one has been more dominating against National League hitters at home than Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano. And Zambrano looked as if he would be at his finest Monday night at Wrigley Field. 1
+177 Olympics: Emotional Zijlaard-van Moorsel defends time trial title ATHENS : Dutch cycling great Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel emotionally defended her Olympic time trial gold medal here. 1
+20 IBM to hire even more new workers By the end of the year, the computing giant plans to have its biggest headcount since 1991. 3
+141 Bush Promotes His Plan for Missile Defense System President Bush, in Pennsylvania, said that opponents of a missile defense system were putting the nation's security at risk. 0
+456 Observers insist: no proof of fraud in Venezuelan referendum. Independent observers confirmed that the random auditing of results from the recall referendum (Sunday August 15) against Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez show there are no indications of fraud as claimed by the opposition. 2
+340 Video Game Makers Go Hollywood. Uh-Oh. OVIE producers are often criticized for running at the sight of original ideas, preferring instead to milk plays, books, news events, toys and even video games for their screenplays. 3
+242 Ali gives Iraq fighting chance The back of his shirt told the story last night at the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall. 1
+275 Scientists Study the Hudson River (AP) AP - Scientists are plunking a series of high-tech sensors into the Hudson River in an effort to unravel mysteries of the murky waterway. 3
+307 Service packs, senators and civil liberties <strong>Letters:</strong> The bulging postbag gives up its secrets 3
+154 Google Lowers Its IPO Price Range SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering isn't as popular as expected, the company lowered its estimated price range to between \$85 and \$95 per share, down from the earlier prediction of \$108 and \$135 per share... 0
+444 Israel Accelerates Settlement Drive As Sharon Pushes On With Gaza <b>...</b> The Israeli government was accelerating its settlement program Monday with plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank, bolstered by a US softening of opposition to new construction projects. 0
+493 Johnson amp; Johnson bids for rival NEW YORK Johnson amp; Johnson is in advanced negotiations to acquire Guidant, one of the largest US makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses, according to executives close to the talks. 2
+215 Hurricane center #39;s projection on Charley not far off, data show FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - (KRT) - Despite criticism that it should have better anticipated Hurricane Charley #39;s rapid intensification and quick turn, the National Hurricane Center #39;s forecast wasn #39;t that far off, a preliminary post-mortem shows. 3
+255 Explorers Find Ancient City in Remote Peru Jungle (Reuters) Reuters - An ancient walled city complex\inhabited some 1,300 years ago by a culture later conquered by\the Incas has been discovered deep in Peru's Amazon jungle,\explorers said on Tuesday. 3
+102 China cracks down on quot;phone sex quot; services BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China is carrying out a nationwide campaign to crack down on quot;phone sex quot; services, paralleling another sweeping operation against Internet pornography, Minister of Information Industry Wang Xudong said here Tuesday. 3
+128 UPI NewsTrack Sports -- The United States men #39;s basketball team capped off a big day for the USA by fighting off Greece for a vital win, 77-71. quot;They played with heart, quot; said Coach Larry Brown. quot;That #39;s all you can ask. quot; ... 1
+710 Stock Futures Flat Before GDP, Fed Speech NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures were nearly unchanged on Friday as investors awaited key data on the economy that could determine the market's early direction. 2
+251 SA 'mercenaries' plead not guilty Sixty-six men accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea deny breaching Zimbabwe's security laws. 0
+158 Phelps Eyes Fourth Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - A weary Michael Phelps targeted his fourth Olympic gold medal in Athens, turning his attention on Wednesday to the 200 meters individual medley and settling for the second-fastest overall time in the heats. 1
+443 Oil price down as Iraq fears ease The price of oil has fallen as fears about interruptions to supplies being pumped out of Iraq eased slightly. 2
+364 Three People Killed at Afghan Checkpoint KABUL (Reuters) - A man and two women were shot dead by Afghan and U.S.-led troops after their vehicle ran through a checkpoint on Saturday, a U.S. military statement said. 0
+292 P2P Services in the Clear In a major setback for the music and movie industries, a federal appeals court upholds a lower court's decision in the infamous Grokster case, ruling peer-to-peer services Morpheus and Grokster are not liable for the copyright infringement of their users. By Katie Dean. 3
+368 Putin Visits Chechnya Ahead of Election (AP) AP - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to Chechnya on Sunday, laying flowers at the grave of the war-ravaged region's assassinated president a week before elections for a new leader. 0
+464 Panama Recalls Ambassador From Cuba (AP) AP - Panama recalled its ambassador from Cuba on Monday after the Cuban government threatened to break off relations in a dispute over four anti-Fidel Castro exiles imprisoned in Panama. 0
+90 U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday. 0
+298 Carly Patterson Wins Gymnastics All-Around Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - Carly Patterson upstaged Russian diva Svetlana Khorkina to become the first American in 20 years to win the women's Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal on Thursday. 1
+465 Obesity Raises Risk for 9 Different Types of Cancer By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Heart disease and diabetes get all the attention, but expanding waistlines increase the risk for at least nine types of cancer, too. And with the obesity epidemic showing no signs of waning, specialists say they need to better understand how fat cells fuels cancer growth so they might fight back... 3
+429 Stunt pilots to snag a falling NASA craft NASA #39;s three-year effort to bring some genuine star dust back to Earth is set for a dramatic finale Sept. 8 when Hollywood helicopter pilots will attempt a midair retrieval 3
+127 Team USA barely wins, but struggles not all players #39; fault Now that everybody in and around USA Basketball has breathed a huge sigh of relief, let #39;s not get carried away. 1
+25 News: Sluggish movement on power grid cyber security Industry cyber security standards fail to reach some of the most vulnerable components of the power grid.\ 3
+381 Noguchi Wins Marathon BULLETIN<br>BC-OLY--Women's Marathon RUN,0058<br>BULLETIN<br> ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Mizuki Noguchi of Japan won the marathon Sunday in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds. 1
+440 Northrop Grumman Gets \$408 Million Pact Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. on Monday said it received a 10-year, \$408 million Army contract to provide simulated battle command training support to Army corps commanders - the latest award in 2
+554 Internosis Will Relocate To Greenbelt in October Internosis Inc., an information technology company in Arlington, plans to move its headquarters to Greenbelt in October. The relocation will bring 170 jobs to Prince George's County. 3
+447 Lycos offers people and discussion search Terra Lycos SA introduced two search tools on its Lycos U.S. Internet site on Monday as part of a recently announced strategy to focus on services that allow users to connect with others. 3
+517 Japanese Bank Makes Hostile Bid in Takeover Battle The biggest-ever takeover battle in Japan got even bigger today as Sumitomo Mitsui sought to disrupt a rival's expansion plans with a \$29 billion hostile bid for UFJ. 2
+294 Agassi cruises into Washington Open ATP quarter-finals WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Andre Agassi cruised into quarter-finals in Washington Open tennis with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Kristian Pless of Denmark here on Thursday night. 1
+341 Cricket-Lara mulls over future after England whitewash LONDON (AFP) - Brian Lara said he will take stock before deciding on his future as West Indies captain following his side #39;s 10-wicket defeat to England in the fourth and final Test. 1
+18 Rocking the Cradle of Life When did life begin? One evidential clue stems from the fossil records in Western Australia, although whether these layered sediments are biological or chemical has spawned a spirited debate. Oxford researcher, Nicola McLoughlin, describes some of the issues in contention. 3
+378 Will High Oil Prices Lead to Recession? (AP) AP - High oil prices, which have been a factor in virtually all U.S. recessions over the past three decades, are surging again this year. And the higher crude oil prices climb, the more risk energy costs pose to what, until recently, many expected to be a banner year for the U.S. economy. 2
+384 Indexes in Japan fall short of hype Japanese stocks have failed to measure up to an assessment made in April by Merrill Lynch #39;s chief global strategist, David Bowers, who said Japan was quot;very much everyone #39;s favorite equity market. 2
+419 North Korea Says the Tyrant is Bush, not Kim North Korea says it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party talks on the communist state #39;s nuclear weapons development. 0
+27 Tougher rules won't soften Law's game FOXBOROUGH -- Looking at his ridiculously developed upper body, with huge biceps and hardly an ounce of fat, it's easy to see why Ty Law, arguably the best cornerback in football, chooses physical play over finesse. That's not to imply that he's lacking a finesse component, because he can shut down his side of the field much as Deion Sanders ... 1
+426 "Kmart to Sell 18 Stores to Home Depot NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailer Kmart Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday said it finalized a deal to sell 18 of its stores to Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> for \$271 million." 2
+408 Chavez rejects CD as opposition Venezuela #39;s President Hugo Chavez has announced that he will no longer recognize the Democratic Coordination or CD as the opposition coalition. 2
+284 Badminton pair want more Nathan Robertson says there is no reason why he and badminton partner Gail Emms should not win the next Olympics. 1
+130 Georgian president calls for international conference on South Ossetia TBILISI, Georgia Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed to world leaders Tuesday to convene an international conference on the conflict in breakaway South Ossetia, where daily exchanges of gunfire threaten to spark ... 0
+451 Congo Ex-Rebel Group Pulls Out of Government (Reuters) Reuters - The former main rebel group during\Congo's civil war pulled out of a power-sharing transitional\government on Monday, dealing a major blow to the country's\already fragile peace process. 0
+432 Seattle Mariners Minor League Report - August 23rd TACOMA RAINIERS - The Rainiers just missed a perfect week when they suffered their only setback on Sunday August 22nd, a 13-6 loss to the Portland Beavers. 1
+278 Briefly: China interest in key Yukos unit China is interested in participating in the bidding for Yuganskneftegaz, the top oil-producing subsidiary of the Russian oil giant Yukos, a Chinese economic official was quoted as saying in a report Thursday by the Russian news agency Interfax. The ... 2
+531 Cisco to acquire P-Cube for \$200M SAN JOSE, Calif.Cisco Systems Inc. said it has agreed to acquire P-Cube for \$200 million in stock and cash to enable service providers to further control and manage such advanced Internet Protocol services 3
+356 Work done, Phelps basks in gold glor And on the eighth day, Michael Phelps actually got to rest. After swimming some 18 races in Olympic competition, Phelps was a mere spectator last night, watching his teammates cap a terrific week for the US swim team. 1
+118 Mills Grabs \$1B Portfolio; Taubman Likely to Lose Contracts Mills Corp. agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in nine malls owned by General Motors Asset Management Corp. for just over \$1 billion, creating a new joint venture between the groups. The deal will extend ... 2
+349 Ready to Bet on Alternative Energy? Well, Think Again When oil prices rise, public interest in alternative energy often does, too. But the logic is evidently escaping Wall Street. 2
+515 Gregg: I will help to close deal EVERTON chairman Bill Kenwright #39;s plans for a Russian revolution at Goodison Park may have thawed the cold war with director Paul Gregg. 1
+271 Georgian Troops Leave South Ossetia The soldiers withdrew from the heights above the Ossetian of capital of Tskhinvali Thursday, turning the area over to peacekeepers. Georgia says three of its soldiers were killed in earlier fighting, while Ossetian authorities say three civilians died ... 0
+223 Brazil beats Haiti in goodwill soccer game The boys from Brazil beat Haiti #39;s national soccer team Wednesday in a friendly goodwill game 6-0. The game was the brainchild of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was on hand in the Haitian capital for the historical match. 1
+442 Sign-Up Reopened for House Race in La. (AP) AP - A state judge ruled Monday that the sign-up period should be reopened for the Nov. 2 election in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Rodney Alexander infuriated Democrats by switching to the Republican Party minutes before the qualifying deadline. 0
+471 Cisco Buys IP Platform Maker Network equipment giant Cisco Systems (Quote, Chart) is buying IP platform specialist P-Cube for \$200 million in cash and stock. P-Cube #39;s technology helps telecom carriers, cable operators and ISPs manage 3
+272 Ohio Sues Best Buy, Alleging Used Sales (AP) AP - Ohio authorities sued Best Buy Co. Inc. on Thursday, alleging the electronics retailer engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2
+422 Dollar Bounces; Eye on Data, Greenspan LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar bounced off recent four-week lows against the euro and yen on Monday in thin August trade with investors focusing on U.S. data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief later in the week. 2
+504 Japan to Deport Ex-Chess Champion Bobby Fischer (Reuters) Reuters - Japan issued a deportation order on\Tuesday against former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, who\is wanted in the United States for defying sanctions on\Yugoslavia, an immigration official said. 0
+293 Swap Your PC, or Your President The producer of ads featuring PC users who switched to Macs is applying the same tactic to political commercials. This time, he'll focus on former backers of President Bush, recruited online, who've changed their political allegiance. By Louise Witt. 3
+502 Torre Calls a Meeting, and the Yanks Respond Joe Torre gathered the Yankees before Monday night #39;s game at Jacobs Field and imparted a simple message: put aside the struggles of the past week. 1
+186 NASA confident of debris solution Six months before NASA plans to return the shuttle to space, officials think they #39;ve essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia in 2003 -- debris coming off its fuel 3
+221 Arafat urges reforms to rectify his #39;mistakes #39; YASSER Arafat, the Palestinian president, made a rare acknowledgement of mistakes under his rule yesterday and urged reforms to end corruption. 0
+283 Genesis Spacecraft Prepares to Return to Earth with a Piece of the Sun In a dramatic ending that marks a beginning in scientific research, NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun that may ultimately tell us more about the genesis of our solar system. 3
+291 Life without numbers in a unique Amazon tribe 11=2. Mathematics doesn #39;t get any more basic than this, but even 11 would stump the brightest minds among the Piraha tribe of the Amazon. 3
+153 Karzai Promises Afghans Security for Election (Reuters) Reuters - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai\promised Afghans greater security when they go to vote in the\country's first ever democratic election during an independence\day speech on Wednesday. 0
+54 Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. 2
+518 Martian Weather Blamed for Loss of Beagle 2 Description: An investigation into the loss of Britain #39;s Beagle 2 spacecraft last December suggests the cause may have been unusual Martian weather. 3
+398 Red Sox Rally to Beat White Sox 6-5 (AP) AP - Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz homered on consecutive pitches to start the eighth inning Sunday night and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their sixth straight win. 1
+62 Natalie Coughlin Wins 100M Backstroke (AP) AP - American Natalie Coughlin won Olympic gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday night. Coughlin, the only woman ever to swim under 1 minute in the event, finished first in 1 minute, 0.37 seconds. Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, who swims at Auburn University in Alabama, earned the silver in 1:00.50. Laure Manaudou of France took bronze in 1:00.88. 1
+355 Greek weightlifter awaits verdict Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis will find out on Sunday if he is to be stripped of his medal. 0
+182 Pacers Activate Foster From Injured List (AP) AP - The Indiana Pacers activated center Jeff Foster from the injured list Tuesday. 1
+117 iPod Comparison Newsday #146;s Stephen Williams reports on seeing Sony #146;s NW-HD1 audio player in a store: #147; #145;How #146;s it compare to the iPod? #146; I asked a salesman. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, up to 30 hours, #146; he said. #145;The LCD readout is kind of dim, #146; I said. #146;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #145;I understand it can #146;t play MP3 files, #146; I said. #145;Battery life is a lot longer, #146; he said. #148; Aug 17 3
+437 Leeds students figure high on working curve Undergraduates in the city earn more than 90 a week on average, just behind Glasgow, Cambridge and Cardiff. Their hard-earned cash is likely to be spent on looking good and socialising, the 2
+250 Qantas wants better tax treatment MARK COLVIN: Qantas might have posted yet another record profit, but the national carrier #39;s boss, Geoff Dixon, claims earnings are being hampered by unfair subsidies for international carriers allowed to fly in and out of Australia. 2
+469 Marathon meltdown THE winner smiled and then vomited. The roaring favourite collapsed and couldn #39;t finish. The Australian contemplated surrender, staggered on and didn #39;t regret it. 1
+162 Real targets iPod with download price cut RealNetworks has kicked off what it claims is the biggest online music sale in history. For a limited time, every song in the firm #39;s RealPlayer Music Store can be downloaded for 49 cents, with most albums available for \$4.99. 3
+453 Wiretaps may mute Nextel rivals Fed up with technical excuses, FBI wants carriers to support eavesdropping capabilities for push-to-talk technology now. 3
+403 Africa brings Sudanese parties to the table as UN sanctions loom (AFP) AFP - The African Union will bring Sudan's warring government and rebel armies into talks with regional power-brokers aimed at heading off a mounting humanitarian crisis in the province of Darfur. 0
+111 IBM Buys Two Danish Services Firms IBM said Tuesday it has acquired a pair of Danish IT services firms as part of its effort to broaden its presence in Scandinavia. As a result of the moves, IBM will add about 3,700 IT staffers to its global head count. Financial terms of ... 3
+302 Services make big gains in Japan Tertiary index comes in at almost double expectations, drives up yen and helps Nikkei overcome oil. LONDON (Reuters) - The yen hit a four-week high against the dollar Friday as stronger-than-expected Japanese service sector data raised optimism about the ... 2
+81 Capacity Crowds at Beach Volleyball Rock the Joint ATHENS (Reuters) - At the beach volleyball, the 2004 Olympics is a sell-out, foot-stomping success. 1
+315 Mood Mixed Among Darfur Rebels Ahead of Talks CORCHA CAMP, Sudan (Reuters) - A Sudanese rebel commander in a camp in Darfur tells his troops he is hoping for peace. But just a few hours march away, young men say they are convinced Sudan wants to drive them off the land. 0
+372 Men Set for Sizzling Duel in 100 Meters ATHENS, Greece - The preliminaries in the 100 meters were perhaps just a sample of what's to come Sunday, when a talented group of qualifiers - including Americans Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and defending champion Maurice Greene - will try to turn their competition into the fastest show at the Athens Games. Five men broke 10 seconds in qualifying Saturday, led by Crawford's time of 9.89... 0
+480 SAP Awarded \$35 Million Postal Service Contract The postal service, which employs more than a third of the civilian employees of the federal government, chose SAP after a multi-year evaluation, it said. 3
+107 Iliadis, Tanimoto win judo golds Ilias Iliadis of Greece thrilled the home crowd Tuesday, beating Roman Gontyuk of Ukraine to win the gold medal in the 81-kilogram class. 1
+492 Dominant US captures gold with 79th straight win The US softball team completed its scorched-earth run through the Olympics on Monday with a 5-1 win over Australia, America #39;s third straight gold medal. 1
+460 US men #39;s basketball routs Angola Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Tim Duncan led a balanced American attack with 15 points and seven rebounds, as the United States men #39;s basketball team completed the preliminary round with a resounding 89-53 victory over winless Angola. 1
+83 Intel to delay product aimed for high-definition TVs SAN FRANCISCO -- In the latest of a series of product delays, Intel Corp. has postponed the launch of a video display chip it had previously planned to introduce by year end, putting off a showdown with Texas Instruments Inc. in the fast-growing market for high-definition television displays. 2
+373 Ulmer storms to gold New Zealand #39;s Sarah Ulmer stormed to gold in the women #39;s individual pursuit in a new world record time. Ulmer, fourth in Sydney four years ago, beat Australia #39;s Katie Mactier in a time of three minutes 24. 1
+6 "Loosing the War on Terrorism \\""Sven Jaschan, self-confessed author of the Netsky and Sasser viruses, is\responsible for 70 percent of virus infections in 2004, according to a six-month\virus roundup published Wednesday by antivirus company Sophos.""\\""The 18-year-old Jaschan was taken into custody in Germany in May by police who\said he had admitted programming both the Netsky and Sasser worms, something\experts at Microsoft confirmed. (A Microsoft antivirus reward program led to the\teenager's arrest.) During the five months preceding Jaschan's capture, there\were at least 25 variants of Netsky and one of the port-scanning network worm\Sasser.""\\""Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, said it was staggeri ...\\" 3
+552 Police Tear Gas, Arrest Protesters in Bangladesh Baton-wielding riot police fired tear gas and rounded up dozens of demonstrators in Bangladesh on Tuesday during a general strike called to protest a weekend grenade attack that killed 20 people and wounded hundreds at an opposition political rally. 0
+503 "Kerry Dispute Revives Memory of Delta War (AP) AP - The controversy over the Vietnam war record of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has trained a fresh light on one of that conflict's lesser-known episodes #151; the operations of America's ""Brown Water Navy"" in rivers, canals and mangrove swamps of the Mekong Delta." 0
+91 Sneaky Credit Card Tactics Keep an eye on your credit card issuers -- they may be about to raise your rates. 2
+5 "Open Letter Against British Copyright Indoctrination in Schools The British Department for Education and Skills (DfES) recently launched a ""Music Manifesto"" campaign, with the ostensible intention of educating the next generation of British musicians. Unfortunately, they also teamed up with the music industry (EMI, and various artists) to make this popular. EMI has apparently negotiated their end well, so that children in our schools will now be indoctrinated about the illegality of downloading music.The ignorance and audacity of this got to me a little, so I wrote an open letter to the DfES about it. Unfortunately, it's pedantic, as I suppose you have to be when writing to goverment representatives. But I hope you find it useful, and perhaps feel inspired to do something similar, if or when the same thing has happened in your area." 3
+566 Sudanese rebels agree to take part in peace talks in Abuja ABUJA, Aug 25, 2004 (dpa) -- Rebel groups agreed Wednesday to participate in peace talks with the Sudanese government being held in the Nigerian capital of Abuja after coming under pressure to disarm and accept confinement to camps in the country #39;s 0
+142 China Sighs in Relief as Yao Scores High BEIJING (Reuters) - China breathed a measured sigh of relief after the skills of its basketball giant Yao Ming dwarfed New Zealand to sweep his team nearer to their goal of reaching the Athens Olympics semi-finals. 1
+184 Airlines Agree to Cut Flights at Chicago O'Hare CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airlines have agreed to limit flights into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to 88 arrivals per hour between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. in an effort to cut congestion that has slowed the whole U.S. aviation system, federal officials said on Wednesday. 2
+425 Israel OKs More West Bank Settlement Homes JERUSALEM Aug. 23, 2004 - Israel announced plans Monday to build hundreds of new housing units in the West Bank, following an apparent US policy shift on settlements that the Palestinians warned quot;will destroy the peace process. 0
+551 Cleric Returns to Broker Najaf Peace Deal NAJAF, Iraq - Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric returned home from Britain on Wednesday to help broker an end to nearly three weeks of fighting in Najaf and is calling on his followers to join him in a march to reclaim the holy city, his spokesmen and witnesses said. Grand Ayatollah Ali Husseini al-Sistani return came as heavy fighting persisted in Najaf's Old City... 0
+310 Clicking on Profits The latest data from the US Department of Commerce further bolsters what we have all suspected: E-commerce sales are increasing. Not only might one suspect that consumer confidence has been bolstered since last year, there ... 2
+143 Israelis OK new homes in West Bank A leaked Israeli plan to build 1,000 new Jewish settler homes in the West Bank yesterday sent Bush administration officials scrambling for a response in the sensitive period before November #39;s presidential election. 0
+344 Glory Comes Amid Empty Seats and Closed Shutters HERE in Old Europe, people install shutters outside their windows to keep out the heat, the pollution, the daylight, the noise. They also lock the shutters tight when they go away on holiday. 1
+149 Greek sprinters arrive at IOC hearing ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have arrived at an Athens hotel for an International Olympic Committee (IOC) hearing into their missed doped tests, a saga that has shamed and angered the Olympic host ... 1
+191 Martin announces major overhaul of key staff in Prime Minister's Office (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Paul Martin announced a major overhaul of his senior staff Wednesday, with several close confidants and one ex-cabinet minister handed major roles in the Prime Minister's Office in a post-election shakeup. 0
+163 "Philippine Rebels Free Troops, Talks in Doubt PRESENTACION, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine communist rebels freed Wednesday two soldiers they had held as ""prisoners of war"" for more than five months, saying they wanted to rebuild confidence in peace talks with the government." 0
+268 Olympics: Olympic weightlifting reels as six more lifters fail drug tests ATHENS : Weightlifting was reeling from the latest crisis to hit the perennially drug-tainted sport here as six more athletes were kicked out of the Olympics for failing dope tests. 1
+160 Giants win 6th straight, but Schmidt is injured SAN FRANCISCO -- With the first doubleheader at SBC Park set to go off, today already stood to be a long workday for the Giants. It will come on the heels of an even longer night. 1
+288 Vt. sues over importing drugs Vermont's Republican governor challenged the Bush administration's prescription drug policy in federal court yesterday, marking the first time a state has chosen a legal avenue in the expanding battle over Canadian imports. 2
+548 "ASCAP Shakes Down Burning Man for Music Royalties LOS ANGELES, CA -- Officials from ASCAP today indicated they intend to pursue music royalties from the organizers of Burning Man, an artist's gathering and celebration held over the Labor Day holiday near Reno, NV. The unconventional event, held annually since 1986, has never paid fees for any of the music played at the event, says ASCAP. ""We intend to pursue all available avenues to get this issue resolved,"" said Tony Wilcox, ASCAP spokesperson." 3
+402 Plane crashes into Venezuelan mountain killing 25 : A military plane crashed into a mountain in Central Venezuela, killing 25 people, including five children, the Air Force rescue team said in a statement. 0
+157 Greek sprinters quit to end Games scandal ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece #39;s two top athletes have pulled out of the Athens Olympics and apologised to the Greek people for a scandal over missed dope tests that has tarnished the Games #39; return to their birthplace. 1
+353 Belarus #39; Nesterenko fastest in women #39;s 100m first round Belarus #39; Yuliya Nesterenko became the fastest woman to qualify for the women #39;s 100 meters second round at the Olympic Games here on Friday. 1
+415 Hamm should support Yang Paul Hamm needs a new marketing strategy. Either that, or he needs a clue. One harmless gesture separates him from lionization in America and canonization in South Korea, and 1
+523 US not involved in Afghan vigilante trial-official An Afghan court was following proper procedures in its trial of three US men accused of torture and kidnapping and the United States would exert no influence on next week #39;s verdict, a US official said on Tuesday. 0
+217 AMP shrugs off British debacle Australian insurer AMP returned to the black in the first half of the year with net profits of A\$378m (150m) after a disastrous foray into Britain pushed it A\$2.16 billion into the red last year. 2
+412 War crimes hearings to begin for 4 at Guantanamo US NAVAL BASE GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- Four suspected Al Qaeda fighters will be formally charged with war crimes this week as the US military opens the first legal hearings for foreign prisoners captured during the war in Afghanistan and held at a remote US Navy base in Cuba. 0
+197 Today in Athens Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel of the Netherlands wipes a tear after winning the gold medal in the women #39;s road cycling individual time trial at the Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre in Athens on Wednesday. 1
+322 Liverpool completes signings of Alonso, Garcia LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Spanish pair Xabi Alonso from Real Sociedad and Luis Garcia from Barcelona signed five-year contracts with Liverpool on Friday. 1
+366 Emmons loses gold medal after aiming at wrong target American shooter Matt Emmons fired at the wrong target on his final shot Sunday, blowing a commanding lead in the Olympic 50-meter three-position rifle event and allowing Jia Zhanbo of China to take the gold. 1
+152 Hamm hopes to get on a roll Paul Hamm takes another shot at history tonight, when he'll try to become the first American to win the Olympic men's all-around in gymnastics. 1
+463 Gatlin sprints from unknown to 100m gold Reuters Athens Aug 23: American Justin Gatlin roared from virtual unknown to win the blue ribband Olympic mens 100 metres race yesterday, upstaging defending champion Maurice Greene and other more illustrious rivals. 1
+556 Site security gets a recount at Rock the Vote Grassroots movement to register younger voters leaves publishing tools accessible to outsiders. 3
+474 Japanese joy and British tears IT WAS the night of the longest race and the shortest, a night of distress for Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe and delight for America #39;s Justin Gatlin. 1
+375 Agency reports climate change major problem Rising sea levels, disappearing glaciers in the Alps and more deadly heat waves are coming for Europeans because of global warming, Europes environmental agency warned Wednesday. 3
+533 Apple Tops in Customer Satisfaction Dell comes in a close second, while Gateway shows improvement, study says. 3
+513 Straw: No British troops to Darfur British Foreign Minister Jack Straw said his country does not plan to deploy forces to Darfur in western Sudan but will provide technical assistance. 0
+406 HK walks out of 68-month deflation cycle, official Hong Kong Financial Secretary Henry Tang said he believed Hong Kong has walked out of the consumer price deflation cycle that lingered for 68 months, according to the consumer price index trend in the past few years. 2
+332 Soldiers Kill Palestinian Near Gaza-Israel Fence Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said on Saturday. 0
+385 GAME DAY RECAP Sunday, August 22 Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run homer, Moises Alou also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 11-6 on Sunday in the testy conclusion of a three-game series between the NL Central rivals. 1
+723 Socially Responsible Funds on a Tear Don't be too impressed -- great returns don't always mean much. 2
+281 Liu brings China 4th gold in weightlifting at Athens Games ATHENS, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Hercules Liu Chunhong Thursday lifted three world records on her way to winning the women #39;s 69kg gold medal at the Athens Olympics, the fourth of the power sport competition for China. 1
+323 Report: Consumers tuning in to plasma TVs First-quarter shipments of plasma televisions in the United States more than doubled from the previous year, according to research firm iSuppli. Prices fell by nearly \$1,000 over the same period. 3
+634 "Freddie Mac: Investment Portfolio Grew NEW YORK (Reuters) - Freddie Mac <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FRE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FRE.N</A> said on Thursday its mortgage investments, or retained portfolio, grew at an annualized rate of 20.8 percent in July, compared with a 19.4 percent increase in June." 2
+318 Swimming: Phelps Wins Gold, Pulls Out of Relay ATHENS (Reuters) - Michael Phelps, who has won five gold medals in the Olympic pool, said Friday he was pulling out of Saturday's 4x100 meter medley relay final to give team mate Ian Crocker the chance to swim. 1
+190 HP moves network scanning software into beta CHICAGO - Hewlett-Packard(HP) has moved its Active Counter Measures network security software into beta tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an HP executive said at the HP World conference here in Chicago Wednesday. 3
+14 "Socialites unite dolphin groups Dolphin groups, or ""pods"", rely on socialites to keep them from collapsing, scientists claim." 3
+367 Oil prices look set to dominate The price of oil looks set to grab headlines as analysts forecast that its record-breaking run may well continue. 2
+352 Blasts hit Bangladesh party rally A series of grenade blasts has rocked an opposition party rally in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, killing at least 13 people. There were seven or eight explosions at the Awami League headquarters, as leader Sheikh Hasina addressed a crowd. 0
+224 Credit Suisse to merge CSFB unit into parent Credit Suisse Group announced plans to merge its Credit Suisse First Boston Securities unit with the rest of the company #39;s operations and cut as many as 300 jobs. 2
+361 Arson attack on Jewish centre in Paris (AFP) AFP - A Jewish social centre in central Paris was destroyed by fire overnight in an anti-Semitic arson attack, city authorities said. 0
+44 Erstad's Double Lifts Angels to Win (AP) AP - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race. 1
+230 Braves 6, Padres 5 Andruw Jones hit a two-run homer off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves threw out the potential tying run at the plate for the final out Wednesday night, preserving a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the San Diego Padres. 1
+273 Cisco Flaw Leaves Router Vulnerable to Attack Cisco Systems issued a security advisory warning that some networks using its routers may be vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. Devices running Internetwork Operating System and enabled for the open shortest path first (OSPF) ... 3
+167 Cox Communications forms committee to advise on buyout Cox Communications Inc. #39;s board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to consider Cox Enterprises Inc. #39;s proposal to take the company private in a \$8 billion stock buyout. 2
+334 Strongwoman hoists 100th gold for Chinese delegation Tang Gonghong lifted a world record to claim in Athens the 100th Olympic gold for China since its participation in 1984 Olympic Games on Saturday when 1
+481 Dark arts of spin evident in phoney war for Abbey THE phoney war over the fate of Abbey grinds on. Along the way, on all sides, it is producing its predictable crop of knowing winks and destabilising nudges. 2
+203 U.S. Forces Kill 50 Sadr Militia in Baghdad Suburb BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. forces killed more than 50 Shi'ite militiamen on Wednesday in a significant advance into a Baghdad suburb that is a powerbase for radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the military said. 0
+11 Apple Launches Graphics Software, Video Bundle LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc.<AAPL.O> on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics and unveiled a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software. 3
+688 DreamWorks Officer Quits DreamWorks SKG, the studio that created the quot;Shrek #39; #39; films, said yesterday that Helene Hahn would step down as chief operating officer. 2
+546 Will This Idea Fly? Charge Some Travelers \$10 for Showing Up Northwest Airlines said it would begin charging a \$10 fee for issuing a ticket at its airport check-in desks. 2
+82 Dollar Near Recent Lows, Awaits ZEW/CPI LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held steady near this week's four-week low against the euro on Tuesday with investors awaiting a German investor confidence survey and U.S. consumer inflation numbers to shed light on the direction. 2
+212 Avalanche Sign Damphousse to One-Year Deal (AP) AP - The Colorado Avalanche prepared for the potential loss of several key front-line players, signing former San Jose Sharks captain Vincent Damphousse to a one-year, #36;2 million contract Wednesday. 1
+10 Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of technology companies including Texas Instruments Inc. <TXN.N>, STMicroelectronics <STM.PA> and Broadcom Corp. <BRCM.O>, on Thursday said they will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times the speed of the current generation. 3
+28 Shoppach doesn't appear ready to hit the next level With the weeks dwindling until Jason Varitek enters free agency, the Red Sox continue to carefully monitor Kelly Shoppach , their catcher of the future, in his climb toward the majors. The Sox like most of what they have seen at Triple A Pawtucket from Shoppach, though it remains highly uncertain whether he can make the adjustments at the plate ... 1
+58 Treasuries Slip as Stocks Rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices slipped on Monday, though traders characterized the move as profit-taking rather than any fundamental change in sentiment. 2
+484 SAS Braathens to cut Gatwick, Geneva flights blackhawk writes quot;SAS Braathens, the Norwegian unit of Scandinavian airline SAS, will cut Oslo routes to Geneva and London Gatwick in the first step of a plan to eliminate 10 routes. 2
+472 Arafat Meets With Gaza Critic A former Palestinian security minister who could be key to keeping order among rival factions in Gaza after an Israeli pullout held a fence-mending meeting Monday with President Yasser Arafat, officials said. 0
+483 #39;Marathon mouse #39; doubles stamina Scientists in the United States have genetically engineered mice which can run twice as far as normal before becoming exhausted. The researchers say their finding could lead to drugs or gene 3
+306 Understanding Google AdWords Understanding Google AdWords\\Unlike many search engines Google, to its credit, clearly denotes search listings that are paid placement. In fact, Google AdWords appear in a separate section down the left side of the screen.\\Google AdWords provide an inexpensive advertising venue for businesses to advertise products or services to a targeted ... 3
+70 China's Red Flag Linux to focus on enterprise Red Flag Software Co., the company behind China's leading Linux client distribution, plans to focus more on its server operating system and enterprise customers, the company's acting president said. 3
+104 Mr Downer shoots his mouth off Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that quot;they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney quot; is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ... 0
+615 Singapore Air expands fleet with US\$3.7B Boeing order Singapore Airlines Ltd., Asia #39;s most profitable carrier, is betting new planes will help it lure passengers from Emirates and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. 2
+34 Explosions Echo Throughout Najaf NAJAF, Iraq - Explosions and gunfire rattled through the city of Najaf as U.S. troops in armored vehicles and tanks rolled back into the streets here Sunday, a day after the collapse of talks - and with them a temporary cease-fire - intended to end the fighting in this holy city... 0
+31 Indians Mount Charge The Cleveland Indians pulled within one game of the AL Central lead by beating the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, Saturday night with home runs by Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez. 1
+122 AMD Ships Notebook Chips It wasn #39;t the first to go small, and it won #39;t be the biggest producer, but AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) 64-bit 90-nanometer (nm) chips are expected to make waves in the semiconductor pool. 3
+204 Owners Seek Best Ballpark Deal for Expos (AP) AP - Trying to get the best possible ballpark deal for the Montreal Expos, major league baseball instructed its lawyers to press ahead with negotiations involving four of the areas bidding for the team. 1
+220 Olympic Daily Preview - Thursday, August 19 Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Wednesday night it was Paul Hamm #39;s turn to shine for the United States, as he won the gold medal in the men #39;s all-around competition. Will Thursday produce a sweep for the US at the Olympics? ... 1
+600 Belarus Bank Denies Money Laundering Charge A bank in Belarus has denied US charges that it laundered money for former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Infobank, in a statement, said it has strictly followed international agreements related to the fight against illegal transactions. 2
+66 Hurricane Survivors Wait for Water, Gas PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops scattered across Florida Monday to help victims of Hurricane Charley and deliver water and other supplies to thousands of people left homeless... 0
+101 Home Depot Likes High Oil Rising fuel prices, a bugbear for most of the retail sector, are helping Home Depot (HD:NYSE - news - research), the remodeling giant that reported a surge in second-quarter earnings Tuesday and guided the rest of the year higher. 2
+183 Microsoft finalises three-year government deal Hot on the heels of its 10-year strategic partnership with the London Borough of Newham, Microsoft is close to signing a new broad three-year public sector agreement with the government. 3
+9 Card fraud unit nets 36,000 cards In its first two years, the UK's dedicated card fraud unit, has recovered 36,000 stolen cards and 171 arrests - and estimates it saved 65m. 3
+411 Roundup: Pleasantly Perfect takes Pacific Classic Favored Pleasantly Perfect took charge down the stretch to win by a length in the 14th running of the \$1 million Pacific Classic yesterday at Del Mar. Pleasantly 1
+479 Dollar Holds Gains, Fed Comments Help TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar held on to the previous day's gain on Tuesday, supported by a retreat in oil prices and upbeat comments on the U.S. economy from Federal Reserve officials. 2
+98 Delegation Is Delayed Before Reaching Najaf AGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 17 A delegation of Iraqis was delayed for security reasons today but still intended to visit Najaf to try to convince a rebellious Shiite cleric and his militia to evacuate a shrine in the holy city and end ... 0
+687 Union leaders held under ESMA on Day 6 of strike New Delhi, August 26: The sixth day of the truckers strike on Thursday saw 12 more truckers being arrested under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)in the Capital. 2
+228 Insurer lowers hurricane estimate Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the US in over a decade, will cost insurers just \$7.4bn, one insurance expert estimates. 2
+466 Credit Card Delinquencies at a 4-Year Low NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans paid their credit card bills on time at a record high level in June, sending credit card delinquencies to their lowest level in four years, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday. 2
+575 Poultry Stocks See Mixed Recovery Despite a weak third-quarter earnings report that sent its shares plunging 24 percent Tuesday, poultry producer Sanderson Farms Inc. 2
+97 "Staples Profit Up, to Enter China Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market, sending its shares higher." 2
+115 Buckeyes have lots to replace but are brimming with optimism There are remarkable similarities between the 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes and those that won the national championship just two years ago. 1
+313 Antidepressants to Reflect Suicide Risk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in youths, but remains cautious about the strength of such ties, according to documents released on Friday. 2
+121 Notable quotes Tuesday at the Athens Olympics quot;It hurt like hell. I could see (Thorpe) coming up. But when I was breathing, I saw my team going crazy -- and that really kept me going. quot; ... 1
+365 PRESS START FOR NOSTALGIA Like Led Zeppelin #39;s #39; #39;Stairway to Heaven #39; #39; and Lynyrd Skynyrd #39;s #39; #39;Freebird, #39; #39; classic video games like Frogger and Pong can bring back an entire era. 3
+181 Expanding West Major League Soccer's two expansion teams, Real Salt Lake and Club Deportivo Chivas USA, will join the Western Conference for the 2005 season. 1
+417 Australia Airline Announces Fuel Surcharge Australian budget airline Virgin Blue announced Monday it will increase the fuel surcharge it adds to ticket prices from Aug. 26 because of soaring oil prices. 2
+342 Pakistani troops raid two terrorist hideouts PAKISTANI troops backed by artillery and aircraft attacked two suspected terrorist hideouts near the rugged Afghan border yesterday, killing and wounding a number of militants, Pakistan army and security officials said. 0
+234 Justices to debate mail-order wine Being freelance wine critics may sound like a sweet gig, but Ray and Eleanor Heald have soured on it. Because their home state, Michigan, blocks direct shipments from out-of-state 2
+545 Barents Sea Under Threat from Fishing, Oil (Reuters) Reuters - The Arctic Barents Sea is\under threat from overfishing, oil and gas exploration and\Soviet-era radioactive waste, the U.N. Environment Program said\on Tuesday. 3
+387 Exhausted Massu Outlasts Fish for Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - An exhausted Nicolas Massu reeled in Mardy Fish in five tortuous sets on Sunday to win Chile their second gold medal at an Olympic Games less than 24 hours after helping them to their first. 1
+61 Haas and Cink Selected for Ryder Cup Team Jay Haas joined Stewart Cink as the two captain's picks for a U.S. team that will try to regain the cup from Europe next month. 1
+252 Olympics: Hansen still strong enough to take bronze Every ounce of his energy was expended, leaving an empty fuel tank. But, even in a depleted state, Brendan Hansen found a way to bolster his ever-growing swimming legacy. 1
+330 Rosetta Mission Sniffing a Comet The European Rosetta mission will sample a comet as it tries to harpoon and hook onto its surface. A specially designed oven will cook the comet in analogy to sniffing for recognizable elements. 3
+328 Apple Recalls Flaming 15-inch PowerBook G4 Battery The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. 3
+85 Jailing of HK democrat in China 'politically motivated' (AFP) AFP - Hong Kong democrats accused China of jailing one of their members on trumped-up prostitution charges in a bid to disgrace a political movement Beijing has been feuding with for seven years. 0
+656 Nigeria gives Shell \$1.5 billion eco-bill The Shell oil company has been handed a \$1.5 billion bill for ecological compensation in the Niger delta by the government of Nigeria. 2
+574 "Bryant Prosecutors Say Some Data Tainted DENVER - Crucial DNA evidence tested by defense experts in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case might have been contaminated, prosecutors said in a court filing released Wednesday, just two days before jury selection is to begin. Prosecutors said they had found contamination in DNA ""control"" samples intended to ensure testing was accurate..." 0
+264 "Atlantis ""Evidence"" Found in Spain, Ireland In 360 B.C. the Greek philosopher Plato described an island he called Atlantis. Now contradicting new evidence claims the fabled city-state was based on a real place." 3
+19 Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot. 3
+74 Nobel Laureate Decries Stem Cell Limits (AP) AP - A Nobel laureate in medicine said Monday the Bush administration's limits on funding for embryonic stem cell research effectively have stopped the clock on American scientists' efforts to develop treatments for a host of chronic, debilitating diseases. 3
+45 Drew Out of Braves' Lineup After Injury (AP) AP - Outfielder J.D. Drew missed the Atlanta Braves' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night with a sore right quadriceps. 1
+475 SAP Gets \$35 Million Post Office Pact SAP has landed a \$35 million deal to help the US Postal Service overhaul its human resources systems. According to sources close to the deal, the agreement includes a \$21 million consulting component, and 3
+405 Nikkei briefly regains 11,000 level TOKYO - Japan #39;s benchmark Nikkei stock index briefly recovered to the 11,000 level Monday morning on widespread buying prompted by advances in US shares last Friday. 2
+433 Southwest Airlines to Cut 88 Flights (Reuters) Reuters - Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV.N), the\largest U.S. discount carrier, on Monday said it will eliminate\88 scheduled flights in order to boost revenue by freeing up\planes for more lucrative markets. 2
+29 Mighty Ortiz makes sure Sox can rest easy Just imagine what David Ortiz could do on a good night's rest. Ortiz spent the night before last with his baby boy, D'Angelo, who is barely 1 month old. He had planned on attending the Red Sox' Family Day at Fenway Park yesterday morning, but he had to sleep in. After all, Ortiz had a son at home, and he ... 1
+462 New Russian-US Team to Leave for ISS in October MOSCOW (AFP) -- A new Russian-US team for the International Space Station (ISS) will take off from the Baikonur space station in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan in October, Russian space officials said. The three-person team, due to be approved on Thursday, will leave for the ISS on board a Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft, Russia's Federal Space Agency, Roskosmos said on its website... 3
+124 IBM Seeks To Have SCO Claims Dismissed (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has -- again -- sought to have the pending legal claims by The SCO Group dismissed. According to a motion it filed in a U.S. district court, IBM argues that SCO has no evidence to support its claims that it appropriated confidential source code from Unix System V and placed it in Linux. 3
+95 Eriksson doesn #39;t feel any extra pressure following scandal NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Tuesday he isn #39;t under any extra pressure in the aftermath of a scandal that damaged the Football Association #39;s reputation. 1
+549 Branson: Virgin Billionaire Eyes China Telecom Deal Can you hear him now: Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson said in Hong Kong that his company has earmarked \$300 million for a cell phone joint venture in China. 2
+211 Putin faults Georgia on #39;90s tactics in 2 regions TBILISI, Georgia The separatist conflicts in Georgia resulted from the quot;foolish quot; move by Georgia to strip South Ossetia and Abkhazia of their autonomous status during the Soviet collapse, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was quoted as saying on ... 0
+558 Study: Apple, Dell lead PC customer satisfaction index The PC industry is doing a better job this year of satisfying its U.S. customers, and better technical support and easier-to-use hardware seem to have made a difference, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. 3
+280 Best Buy a Bad Deal? Attorney General Jim Petro is suing Best Buy, alleging the electronics retailer has engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices. 2
+468 Microsoft: Use Script to Block Windows XP SP2 Updates Microsoft has offered up yet another way for businesses to block the automatic update of Windows XP to the big-deal Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade. 3
+485 CAO executives hand over passports Executives at the collapsed China Aviation Oil Singapore have voluntarily handed over their passports to Singapore #39;s police, a spokesman said Tuesday. 2
+36 Venezuela Prepares for Chavez Recall Vote Supporters and rivals warn of possible fraud; government says Chavez's defeat could produce turmoil in world oil market. 0
+535 United #39;s pension dilemma United Airlines says it likely will end funding for employee pension plans, a move that would be the largest ever default by a US company and could lead to a taxpayer-funded bailout rivaling the savings-and-loan fiasco of the 1980s. 2
+304 Stocks Lower as Oil Prices Steam Higher With the much-ballyhooed initial public offering of Google behind them and oil chugging to a new record high, investors took a step back today. 2
+386 SI.com HOUSTON (Ticker) -- Kerry Wood got plenty of run support but didn #39;t stick around long enough to take advantage of it. Wood was ejected in the fifth inning for hitting Jeff Kent as the Cubs posted an 11-6 victory over the Astros. 1
+240 Bill Clinton Helps Launch Search Engine Former president Bill Clinton on Monday helped launch a new Internet search company backed by the Chinese government which says its technology uses artificial intelligence to produce better results than Google Inc. 3
+109 TGn Sync Proposes New WLAN Standard The battle over home entertainment networking is heating up as a coalition proposes yet another standard for the IEEE #39;s consideration. 3
+350 Athletics 5, Devil Rays 0 Barry Zito scattered four hits over eight shutout innings, leading the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-0 on Saturday night. 1
+527 #39;Somebody please save my dad #39; Nick du Toit #39;s wife and stepdaughter are distraught that there is nothing they can do to help him. On Monday his stepdaughter, Marilise Bezuidenhout, was forced to convey the news of his possible death sentence 0
+193 Iraq cleric 'to end Najaf revolt' Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr reportedly agrees to end an uprising in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf. 0
+673 Nigerian Senate approves \$1.5 bln claim on Shell LAGOS - Nigeria #39;s Senate has passed a resolution asking Shell #39;s Nigerian unit to pay \$1.5 billion in compensation to oilfield communities for pollution, a Senate spokesman said. 2
+603 Oil Prices Alter Direction After a month-long rally that repeatedly pushed prices to new highs, the cost of a barrel slumped for the fourth day, leaving the price \$10 higher than year-ago rate. 2
+321 Sadr Militiamen Still in Control of Iraq Shrine NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Rebel Shi'ite fighters appeared still to be in control of the Imam Ali mosque in the Iraqi city Najaf early on Saturday, but the whereabouts of their leader, the fiery cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, were unknown. 0
+227 Tennis: Roddick and Williams ousted ATHENS Shell-shocked Americans Andy Roddick and Venus Williams joined already-beaten men #39;s top seed Roger Federer in the favourites #39;exodus from the Olympic tennis tournament on Wednesday. 1
+103 Surviving Biotech's Downturns Charly Travers offers advice on withstanding the volatility of the biotech sector. 2
+178 Oracle launches Business Integlligence 10g Oracle introduced a new BI platform yesterday, Business Intelligence 10g that rolls up into one solution all of their BI tools. However, more interesting than the nitty-gritty details of what is included is the back story taking place at the same time. 3
+371 "Munch masterpiece 'The Scream' stolen from Oslo museum (AFP) AFP - A version of Edvard Munch's masterpiece ""The Scream"" and another famous painting by the great Norwegian artist were stolen from an Oslo museum by armed and hooded robbers, police said." 0
+413 Maoists attack Nepal district HQ More than 1,000 Maoists launched a violent assault on a district headquarters in Nepal #39;s northwestern mountains, officials said Sunday, as angry traders rallied on the streets of Kathmandu to protest a crippling rebel blockade of the capital, now also hit 0
+354 Around the world The bombing of a UN election office in Afghanistan that injured six policemen drew calls from a UN union Friday for a withdrawal of staffers from the embattled nation. 0
+209 Alaska Wildfires Grow to Record 5 Million Acres (Reuters) Reuters - Wildfires have scorched over\5 million acres in Alaska as of Tuesday, forestry officials\said, a new record that signals possible changes in climate\conditions and the composition of the vast forests. 3
+7 FOAFKey: FOAF, PGP, Key Distribution, and Bloom Filters \\FOAF/LOAF and bloom filters have a lot of interesting properties for social\network and whitelist distribution.\\I think we can go one level higher though and include GPG/OpenPGP key\fingerpring distribution in the FOAF file for simple web-of-trust based key\distribution.\\What if we used FOAF and included the PGP key fingerprint(s) for identities?\This could mean a lot. You include the PGP key fingerprints within the FOAF\file of your direct friends and then include a bloom filter of the PGP key\fingerprints of your entire whitelist (the source FOAF file would of course need\to be encrypted ).\\Your whitelist would be populated from the social network as your client\discovered new identit ...\\ 3
+410 Productivity Growth Slowest in 2 Years (AP) AP - The productivity of America's workers grew at a 1.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported Tuesday. 2
+131 Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region (AFP) AFP - Georgian and South Ossetian forces overnight accused each other of trying to storm the other side's positions in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, as four Georgian soldiers were reported to be wounded. 0
+287 US unemployment claims slip but picture still murky NEW YORKFewer Americans lined up to claim first-time jobless benefits last week but analysts said the modest decline said very little about the current state of the labour market. 2
+579 UN says Afghan vote can legitimise postwar scene (AFP) AFP - Afghanistan has a chance for real political legitimacy when voters go to the polls in the country's first post-Taliban presidential election, the UN's envoy to the nation said. 0
+601 Singapore Air plans \$7.35B Boeing order Singapore Airlines plans to buy up to 31 Boeing long-range 777-300ER planes worth about \$7.35 billion, the carrier said Wednesday. 2
+643 Nepal blockade 'blow to tourism' Nepal tour operators say tourists cancelled millions of dollars of bookings due to the rebel blockade of Kathmandu. 2
+312 Dogs in Training to Sniff Out Cancer Experts have trained unwanted dogs into supersniffers that can detect drugs or bombs. Now they're focusing on a new threat #151;prostate cancer. 3
+441 Record biz hammers #39;ostrich #39; downloaders The music industry in the US is making great strides in its campaign against people it says have illegally downloaded music, with courts awarding huge settlements in many cases. 3
+534 Sabre, NWA Trade Barbs Over Ticketing Fee AUGUST 25, 2004 -- The Sabre Travel Network yesterday responded quickly to Northwest Airlines #39; decision to impose a fee on all domestic tickets issued through global distribution systems, firing back with its own policy changes and concluding the 2
+254 Economic Indicators Declined in July A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening. 2
+316 Crude Price Spike May Send Gas Higher (AP) AP - Amid soaring crude oil prices, gasoline costs have been dropping. But don't expect that to last, economists say. 0
+418 ARM agrees to buy Artisan Components for \$903 mn LONDON, August 23 (New Ratings) - ARM Holdings (ARM.ETR) has agreed to buy Artisan Components Inc (ARTI), a US-based provider of integrated circuit designing solutions, for about \$913 million (503. 2
+145 Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist Islamic group #39;s armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds. 0
+47 Dell Exits Low-End China Consumer PC Market HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <DELL.O>, the world's largest PC maker, said on Monday it has left the low-end consumer PC market in China and cut its overall growth target for the country this year due to stiff competition in the segment. 3
+59 Dollar Rises Vs Euro on Asset Flows Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended gains against the euro on Monday after a report on flows into U.S. assets showed enough of a rise in foreign investments to offset the current account gap for the month. 2
+446 E-commerce still booming Online retail sales continue to show significant growth, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Commerce. 3
+161 SEC may put end to quid pro quo (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to vote Wednesday to prohibit mutual fund companies from funneling stock trades to brokerage firms that agree to promote their funds to investors. 2
+53 Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. 3
+436 Students Pay More for Beer Than Books British students spend about \$1.8 billion on drink every year, nearly three times as much as they cough up for books, a survey released on Monday showed. 2
+1 The Race is On: Second Private Team Sets Launch Date for Human Spaceflight (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - TORONTO, Canada -- A second\team of rocketeers competing for the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize, a contest for\privately funded suborbital space flight, has officially announced the first\launch date for its manned rocket. 3
+289 For starters, Giants #39; Manning on mark Manning had a decent debut as a starter, but Delhomme overshadowed the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft by throwing for a touchdown and running for another in the Carolina Panthers #39; 27-20 exhibition victory last night over ... 1
+391 Davenport wins in Cincinnati American Lindsay Davenport captured her fourth consecutive title, beating second seed Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the \$US170,000 WTA Cincinnati Open on Sunday. 1
+113 Microsoft Pushes Off SP2 Release Microsoft will delay the release of its SP2 update for another week to fix software glitches. But not everyone is quite so eager to install the SP2 update for Windows XP. In fact, many companies have demanded the ability to prevent their ... 3
+300 3 US boxers punched out of Games Athens -- Vanes Martirosyan became the second American to bow out of the Olympic boxing tournament Thursday when he was defeated 20-11 by Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba in their welterweight bout at 152 pounds. 1
+593 Kuwait assures help on hostages NEW DELHI, Aug. 25. - Kuwait has promised to leave no stone unturned to ensure the safe return of the three Indians who were taken hostage in Iraq. 0
+728 Now It's Official: Economy Shrunk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy slowed more sharply in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring. 2
+482 Controversial US Overtime Rules Take Effect New overtime rules have taken effect in the United States that the government says will strengthen workers #39; rights, but opponents say will significantly reduce workers #39; pay. 2
+43 Spam suspension hits Sohu.com shares (FT.com) FT.com - Shares in Sohu.com, a leading US-listed Chinese internet portal, fell more than 10 per cent on Friday after China's biggest mobile phone network operator imposed a one-year suspension on its multimedia messaging services because of customers being sent spam. 3
+499 No IE? No Can See One thing that #39;s always irritated those who don #39;t choose to use Internet Explorer is finding a website that requires IE. Such complaints seem to have grown all the more passionate now security concerns are driving more users to consider IE alternatives. 3
+700 Exec, wife give Stanford \$43.5 million SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman Charles Munger and his wife Nancy Munger on Thursday donated \$43.5 million to Stanford University and its law school. 2
+30 They've caught his eye In quot;helping themselves, quot; Ricky Bryant, Chas Gessner, Michael Jennings, and David Patten did nothing Friday night to make Bill Belichick's decision on what to do with his receivers any easier. 1
+314 UAL and Its Creditors Agree to 30-Day Extension UAL's United Airlines will have a 30-day extention on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan. 2
+512 Intel slashes Itanium prices as Madison looms Intel has slashed prices across the board as it prepares to get behind new processor lines due this autumn. The Itanium server line has seen cuts of over 30 per cent, while prices for Intel #39;s fastest business 3
+89 "Consumers Would Pay In Phone Proposal A proposal backed by a coalition of telephone carriers would cut billions of dollars in fees owed by long-distance companies to regional phone giants but would allow the regional companies to make up some of the difference by raising monthly phone bills for millions of consumers. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+180 Kroger's Profit Up; Price Cuts Weigh NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co., the top U.S. grocer, on Tuesday posted a 29 percent rise in quarterly profit due to cost controls, but price cuts to lure shoppers caused earnings to miss Wall Street estimates and shares fell. 2
+96 Injured Heskey to miss England friendly NEWCASTLE, England (AP) - Striker Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday #39;s friendly against Ukraine because of a tight hamstring, the Football Association said Tuesday. 1
+590 Israeli army set to unveil stink bomb JERUSALEM: The Israeli army is set to unveil a new weapon designed to get under the noses of Palestinians - a massive stink bomb. A report in the Maariv daily on Wednesday said that the military, which has 0
+65 Indian state rolls out wireless broadband Government in South Indian state of Kerala sets up wireless kiosks as part of initiative to bridge digital divide. 3
+114 Cassini Space Probe Spots Two New Saturn Moons (Reuters) Reuters - Two new moons were spotted around\Saturn by the Cassini space probe, raising the total to 33\moons for the ringed planet, NASA said on Monday. 3
+640 BlackRock to buy State Street Research from MetLife NEW YORK, August 26 (New Ratings) - BlackRock Inc (BLK.NYS), a leading US-based fixed-income asset management company, has reportedly agreed to buy State Street Research amp; Management Company, a unit of MetLife Inc, for \$375 million in a cash and stock 2
+363 A Founding Father? Give the guy some credit. Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong #39;s embattled Chief Executive, gets precious little of it from his people these daysand heaps of 0
+119 Women stumble to silver ATHENS -- The mistakes were so minor. Carly Patterson #39;s foot scraping the lower of the uneven bars. Courtney Kupets #39; tumbling pass that ended here instead of there. Mohini Bhardwaj #39;s slight stumble on the beam. 1
+266 Carly Patterson Wins the Women's All-Round ATHENS (Reuters) - Carly Patterson upstaged Russian diva Svetlana Khorkina to become the first American in 20 years to seize the women's Olympic gymnastics all-round gold medal on Thursday. 1
+509 Vonage Calls on Linksys for VoIP Linksys will provide broadband-to-phone adapters and, eventually, Wi-Fi equipment. 3
+421 Radcliffe withdrawal not due to injury World record holder Paula Radcliffe #39;s tearful withdrawal from the women #39;s Olympic marathon yesterday was not due to injury, the British team says. 1
+489 Chargers, Rivers Agree to Deal The San Diego Chargers finally reached a contract agreement last night with quarterback Philip Rivers. Rivers, the fourth overall choice in April #39;s draft, agreed to a six-year deal worth about \$40 million, including 1
+139 Sharon orders 1,000 homes in West Bank Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements. 0
+519 Prodigy Adu Learns His Trade at DC United WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Teenager Freddy Adu, America's most talked about soccer player, has hardly set the league alight with his skills in his first season. 1
+243 "Survey: Napster, iTunes beat other download brands (MacCentral) MacCentral - Market research company Ipsos-Insight on Tuesday announced the results of TEMPO, a quarterly survey of digital music behaviors. According to the report, consumers aged 12 and older in the United States were as likely to be aware of Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and Napster 2.0 when it came to recognizing digital music download brands -- each music service registered 20 percent of what TEMPO refers to as ""top-of-mind"" awareness." 3
+521 Sex toys find niche market in church-influenced Philippines (AFP) AFP - In this predominantly Roman Catholic country where prostitution is illegal and the church still wields considerable influence on the nation's morals, it is a brave person who goes into business selling sex toys. 0
+505 N.Korea Hurls Abuse at Bush, Calls Him Human Trash SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea hurled invective at President Bush for a second day on Tuesday, calling him a political idiot and human trash, and said six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions appeared doomed. 0
+77 Griffin to Anchor D-Line The Redskins expect huge things from 300-pound Cornelius Griffin, who was signed to aid the team's weakest unit - the defensive line. 1
+431 Sports: Graham says he sent the syringe ATHENS, Greece Track coach Trevor Graham admits he was the person who triggered the BALCO investigation. Graham says he #39;s the one who anonymously sent a syringe of THG to the US Anti-Doping Agency. 1
+571 GM pulls Guy Ritchie car ad after protest Protests from seven safety groups have prompted General Motors to pull a television ad that shows a young boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker say. 2
+126 Security scare as intruder dives in A CANADIAN husband #39;s love for his wife has led to a tightening of security at all Olympic venues in Athens. 1
+541 Kerry Pledges to Create Higher-Paying Jobs (AP) AP - John Kerry headed to closely divided Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to tell voters he could produce better, higher-paying jobs from the White House than President Bush has. 0
+94 Kederis proclaims innocence Olympic champion Kostas Kederis today left hospital ahead of his date with IOC inquisitors claiming his innocence and vowing: quot;After the crucifixion comes the resurrection. quot; ... 1
+222 Selling Houston Warts and All, Especially Warts Descriptions of urban afflictions and images of giant mosquitoes and cockroaches to convey a sense of how Houston is nevertheless beloved by many residents. 2
+320 Treasury Prices Take a Breather Today NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices paused for breath on Tuesday after a blistering two-session rally ran out of steam, though analysts still saw room to the upside given the large short-base in the market. 2
+138 United Arab Emirates trap shooter secures nation #39;s first Olympic gold Sheik Ahmed bin Hashr Al-Maktoum earned the first-ever Olympic medal for the United Arab Emirates when he took home the gold medal in men #39;s double trap shooting on Tuesday in Athens. 1
+140 So. Cal Player Investigated in Sex Assault (AP) AP - At least one member of the top-ranked Southern California football team is under investigation for sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. 1
+420 Terreblanche challenges SA arrest White supremacist Eugene Terreblanche is detained after allegedly breaking the terms of his parole. 0
+69 Suspect charged in abduction, sexual assault of 11-year-old girl (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LANGLEY, B.C. (CP) - Police have arrested a man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl that frightened this suburban Vancouver community last week. 0
+164 British Terror Suspects Make First Court Appearance LONDON (Reuters) - British terror suspects charged in a plot linked to security alerts at financial targets in New York, New Jersey and Washington made their first court appearance Wednesday inside a high security prison. 0
+206 Boro Captain Warns of Duo #39;s Threat Gareth Southgate has warned Barclays Premiership defences to be wary of Middlesbroughs back-to-form strikers Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. 1
+473 New Overtime Rules Take Effect New Bush administration rules that scale back overtime eligibility for white-collar workers took effect on Monday over protests that they would slash paychecks at a time of economic uncertainty. 2
+55 Promoting a Shared Vision As Michael Kaleko kept running into people who were getting older and having more vision problems, he realized he could do something about it. 3
+214 Viduka Brace Helps Boro To Win After a spell without scoring, Mark Viduka grabbed two goals as Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 3-2. Boro went ahead when Viduka took Stewart Downings pass, brought it sweetly under control and chipped it over onrushing City keeper David James. 1
+247 Bluetooth flying bot creates buzz The latest tiny flying robot that could help in search and rescue or surveillance has been unveiled in Japan. 3
+258 Ciena Posts a Loss, Forecasts Flat Sales <p></p><p> By Deborah Cohen</p><p> CHICAGO (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment makerCiena Corp. <CIEN.O> on Thursday reported a wider loss for thefiscal third quarter due to slack demand and forecast sales inthe current quarter would be little changed from the thirdquarter.</p> 3
+8 "E-mail scam targets police chief Wiltshire Police warns about ""phishing"" after its fraud squad chief was targeted." 3
+430 Trial of Accused US Vigilantes Resumes KABUL, Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2004 - A defense lawyer for one of three Americans accused of torturing a dozen Afghan prisoners in a private jail showed a video in court Monday of Afghanistan #39;s former education 0
+226 UN to begin second airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards (AFP) AFP - The second major airlift of Vietnamese Montagnards who fled to Cambodia's remote jungles after April anti-government protests will begin at the weekend. 0
+369 U.S. Softball Team Wins, Closes in on Gold ATHENS, Greece - Right now, the Americans aren't just a Dream Team - they're more like the Perfect Team. Lisa Fernandez pitched a three-hitter Sunday and Crystl Bustos drove in two runs as the Americans rolled to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game... 0
+125 SUVs: Live And Let Die NEW YORK - The newly released traffic crash fatality data have something for everyone in the debate about the safety of sport utility vehicles. 2
+16 Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior Jet Propulsion Lab -- Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. These irregular masses may be rock formations, supported by Ganymede's icy shell for billions of years... 3
+105 Edwards Banned from Games - Source ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday, a source told Reuters. 1
+297 Google scores first-day bump of 18 (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Even a big first-day jump in shares of Google (GOOG) couldn't quiet debate over whether the Internet search engine's contentious auction was a hit or a flop. 3
+112 Motorola and HP in Linux tie-up Motorola plans to sell mobile phone network equipment that uses Linux-based code, a step forward in network gear makers #39; efforts to rally around a standard. 3
+351 Fatah hopes Barghouti would take back candidacy Fatah, the mainstream Palestinian movement, hopes that its former West Bank leader Marwan Barghouti would take back his candidacy for the Jan. 9 presidential election. 0
+13 Super ant colony hits Australia A giant 100km colony of ants which has been discovered in Melbourne, Australia, could threaten local insect species. 3
+195 Airlines Agree to Cuts at O'Hare Federal officials today announced plans to temporarily cut 37 flights operating at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to help reduce the delay problems that ripple across the country. 2
+100 Olympic history for India, UAE An Indian army major shot his way to his country #39;s first ever individual Olympic silver medal on Tuesday, while in the same event an member of Dubai #39;s ruling family became the first ever medallist from the United Arab Emirates. 1
+407 Oil prices In terms of dollar value, of all the products in the world, nothing is traded more than oil. Crude oil traded above 47 dollars a barrel for the first time this week. 2
+685 PeopleSoft customers reassured Oracle Corp. President Charles Phillips on Monday said PeopleSoft Inc. customers have become more comfortable with the prospect of a merger between the two software firms even as the proposed transaction awaits a critical ruling from a Delaware court. 2
+238 Bomb found near Berlusconi #39;s villa Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi (left) goes for a walk with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair at Berlusconi #39;s villa, Monday. AP ... 0
+4 Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure. 3
+38 Iran Warns Its Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian military official said Sunday Israel and the United States would not dare attack Iran since it could strike back anywhere in Israel with its latest missiles, news agencies reported. 0
+216 UPDATE 1-J amp;J in talks to buy Guidant - sources Health care and consumer products maker Johnson amp; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in negotiations to acquire medical-device maker Guidant Corp. 2
+93 Fund pessimism grows NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Money managers are growing more pessimistic about the economy, corporate profits and US stock market returns, according to a monthly survey by Merrill Lynch released Tuesday. 2
+591 Northwest sues Sabre over ticket fees Northwest Airlines Corp. filed suit against Sabre Travel Network in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota alleging that Sabre instituted measures that will make it more difficult for the carrier to sell tickets. 2
+225 Holiday-Shopping Season Remains Sluggish (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. shoppers have kept a tight grip\on their wallets this holiday season with indices on Tuesday\showing sluggish sales in the second week of the season. 2
+99 Consumer Prices Down, Industry Output Up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said in a report that suggested a slow rate of interest rate hikes is likely. 2
+200 Strong Family Equals Strong Education Single mothers, poverty were big factors in school performance HealthDayNews -- American teenagers who live with poor single mothers are more likely to get into trouble at school and have poor marks and are less likely to think they'll go to college, says a Rice University study. Holly Heard, an assistant professor of sociology, analyzed data from thousands of teens who took part in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health... 3
+539 Playboy Posts Unused Google Excerpt to Web Site (Reuters) Reuters - Playboy magazine on Tuesday\posted to its Web site an unpublished portion from its\interview with Google's founders, which raised regulatory\eyebrows not for what it revealed, but for its timing -- just\before the Internet search engine's much-anticipated initial\public offering. 3
+168 Afghan women make brief Olympic debut Afghan women made a short-lived debut in the Olympic Games on Wednesday as 18-year-old judo wildcard Friba Razayee was defeated after 45 seconds of her first match in the under-70kg middleweight. 1
+560 European Union Extends Review of Microsoft Deal By PAUL GEITNER BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Software giant Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and the media and entertainment powerhouse Time Warner Inc... 3
+299 ChevronTexaco hit with \$40.3M ruling Montana jury orders oil firm to pay up over gas pipeline leak from 1955; company plans to appeal. NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Montana jury ordered ChevronTexaco Corp., the number two US oil company, to pay \$40.3 million for environmental damage from a gasoline ... 2
+155 Future Doctors, Crossing Borders Students at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine learn that diet and culture shape health in East Harlem. 0
+401 Cink Justifies Sutton #39;s Faith Three weeks away from the Ryder Cup, American Stewart Cink hopes he has silenced at least some of his critics - if indeed they exist. 1
+308 Saints Revoke Waiver Claim on Derek Ross (AP) AP - One day after placing a waiver claim on troubled cornerback Derek Ross, the Saints did an about-face and released the former Ohio State standout after he missed a scheduled flight to New Orleans on Wednesday night. 1
+192 Kerry assails Bush troop withdrawal plan (AFP) AFP - Democratic White House hopeful Senator John Kerry warned that President George W. Bush's plan to withdraw 70,000 troops from Europe and Asia would hinder the war on terrorism and embolden North Korea. 0
+24 Rivals Try to Turn Tables on Charles Schwab By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With its low prices and iconoclastic attitude, discount stock broker Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH) represented an annoying stone in Wall Street's wing-tipped shoes for decades... 3
+123 UK charges 8 in terror plot linked to alert in US LONDON, AUGUST 17: Britain charged eight terror suspects on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and said one had plans that could be used in striking US buildings that were the focus of security scares this month. 0
+514 Iraqi Guardsmen Ring Najaf Shrine US and Iraqi forces battled militants in Najaf on Tuesday and Iraqi National Guardsmen advanced to within 200 yards of the holy city #39;s Imam Ali Shrine compound, where insurgents loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have been holed up for weeks. 0
+301 "Before-the Bell; Rouse Co. Shares Jump <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RSE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RSE.N</A> jumped before the bell after General Growth Properties Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GGP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GGP.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S. shopping mall owner, on Friday said it would buy Rouse for \$7.2 billion." 2
+174 Rebel threat on the roads leaves Katmandu isolated KATMANDU, Nepal The Nepali capital was largely cut off from the rest of the country on Wednesday after Maoist rebels threatened to attack any vehicles traveling on main roads, in a virtual blockade of Katmandu to press their demands for the release of ... 0
+0 Fears for T N pension after talks Unions representing workers at Turner Newall say they are 'disappointed' after talks with stricken parent firm Federal Mogul. 2
+458 Chicago OKs Cubs to Play at Wrigley Field (AP) AP - The city gave the Chicago Cubs the go-ahead to play ball at Wrigley Field on Monday night after the stadium passed another round of inspections of repair work done on its crumbling upper deck. 1
+338 Lithuanians deliver NBA stars another Olympic basketball dunking (AFP) AFP - Lithuania defeated the United States 94-90 in an Olympic men's basketball preliminary round game, only the fourth loss in 115 Olympic starts for the defending champions. 1
+399 Nortel Downsizes Again Aug. 23, 2004 (TheDeal.com) Problem-plagued Nortel Networks Corp. announced plans Thursday, Aug. 19, to eliminate an additional 3,500 jobs and fire seven more senior executives as the company labors to reinvent 2
+449 Botswana miners 'face dismissal' Botswana's giant Debswana diamond mining firm says it will sack workers who carry on with an illegal stoppage. 2
+151 Fresh Fighting Shatters Short-Lived Ceasefire Deal Renewed clashes in South Ossetia, which resulted in death of two Georgian soldiers, erupted late on August 17, several hours after the South Ossetian and Georgian officials agreed on ceasefire. As a result Tbilisi has already announced that it will not ... 0
+589 Coke Loses Quiznos Sandwich Account Quiznos Sub, the third-largest US sandwich chain, said on Wednesday it signed a deal to serve PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) drinks in its US outlets, ending a 23-year relationship with Coca-Cola Co. 2
+68 Bobcats Trade Drobnjak to Hawks for Pick (AP) AP - The Charlotte Bobcats traded center Predrag Drobnjak to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday for a second round pick in the 2005 NBA draft. 1
+496 Unions protest as overtime rules take effect WASHINGTON -- Hundreds of workers rallied on the steps of the Labor Department yesterday to protest the implementation of new rules they say will cause as many as 6 million Americans to lose their overtime pay. But the Bush administration officials who crafted the complex regulations insisted more workers will actually qualify for extra pay under the plan, which almost ... 2
+506 Nairobi police disperse Maasai Police in Kenya disperse Maasai protesters in the capital who are seeking the return of leased colonial land. 0
+467 Deal has S2io champing at the gigabit OTTAWA -- A local firm that says it can help shrink backup times at large data centres is growing its business thanks to an alliance with Sun Microsystems Inc. 2
+147 Dollar Stuck, CPI Offers Little Direction TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar moved in tight ranges on Wednesday as most investors shrugged off lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data and stuck to the view the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue raising rates. 2
+305 Don #39;t expect Tiger to relinquish his top ranking without a fight They #39;re calling Ohio a quot;battleground state, quot; one of the two or three places likely to decide November #39;s presidential election. On local TV, the Bush and Kerry ads air so frequently that it #39;s easy to forget it #39;s Bob Costas who actually runs the country. 1
+536 Linksys, Netgear prep soho VoIP kit WLAN kit makers Linksys and Netgear have rolled out consumer and small-business oriented wireless access points with integrated Voice over IP (VoIP) support. 3
+79 Live: Olympics day four Richard Faulds and Stephen Parry are going for gold for Great Britain on day four in Athens. 0
+500 Iran shuts reformist websites WEBSITES CLOSE to Iran #39;s leading reformist party have been blocked by religious hardliners in the police bureau of public morals. 3
+26 Giddy Phelps Touches Gold for First Time Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and set a world record in a time of 4 minutes 8.26 seconds. 1
+279 Apple recalls 28,000 batteries APPLE has issued a safety recall for 28,000 batteries for its Powerbook notebooks, saying they posed a potential fire hazard. 3
+78 Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story (AFP) AFP - The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said. 0
+488 Audit finds no fraud in Venezuelan recall vote CARACAS : An audit of last Sunday #39;s recall vote in Venezuela, which favored keeping President Hugo Chavez in office, found no evidence of fraud, as the opposition had charged, electoral officials said. 2
+39 Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence KABUL, Afghanistan - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday... 0
+557 Sony reveals some specs for PSP handheld The PlayStation Portable is going to have one complex processor running the show for games and multimedia. 3
+50 US fighter squadron to be deployed in South Korea next month (AFP) AFP - A squadron of US Air Force F-15E fighters based in Alaska will fly to South Korea next month for temporary deployment aimed at enhancing US firepower on the Korean peninsula, US authorities said. 0
+450 U.S. Men's Hoops Team Finally Gets a Rout ATHENS, Greece - The Americans got a taste of what it was like in the good ol' days. They finally played an opponent they were able to beat easily, routing Angola 89-53 Monday in their final preliminary game of the Olympic men's basketball tournament... 0
+120 Oil prices bubble to record high The price of oil has continued its sharp rise overnight, closing at a record high. The main contract in New York, light sweet crude for delivery next month, has closed at a record \$US46.75 a barrel - up 70 cents on yesterday #39;s close. 0
+185 Russia ready to contribute to settlement of South Ossetia conflict: Putin MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to contribute to a settlement of conflict between Georgia and its separatist province of South Ossetia. 0
+67 Jackson Squares Off With Prosecutor SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fans of Michael Jackson erupted in cheers Monday as the pop star emerged from a double-decker tour bus and went into court for a showdown with the prosecutor who has pursued him for years on child molestation charges... 0
+532 Cisco and Microsoft Partner for CRM 8/24/2004 -- Cisco Systems yesterday announced a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Communications Connector for Microsofts CRM offering. 3
+88 U.S. Misses Cut in Olympic 100 Free ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... 0
+179 Dutch cyclist defends Olympic gold AMSTERDAM Cyclist Leontien Zijlaard-Van Moorsel won the first gold medal for the Netherlands at the Athens Olympic Games on Wednesday. 1
+262 Ecuadorean Lawsuit Vs Texaco Boils Down to Science (Reuters) Reuters - After a decade\of court battles, lawyers on Wednesday took a lawsuit by\Ecuadorean Indians accusing U.S. oil firm ChevronTexaco Corp..\of polluting the Amazon jungle into the field. 3
+84 Venezuela vote keeps Chavez as president CARACAS -- Venezuelans voted resoundingly to keep firebrand populist Hugo Chavez as their president in a victory that drew noisy reactions yesterday from both sides in the streets. International observers certified the results as clean and accurate. 0
+409 ROUNDUP: Franchitti overcomes pit mishap for IRL win FOUNTAIN, Colo. -- Dario Franchitti shook off a potentially dangerous pit mishap to win the IRL #39;s Honda 225 Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway. 1
+218 Lloyds TSB cashes in on VoIP Lloyds TSB is gearing up to roll out one of the largest converged networks in Europe, a 500m 70,000 phone VoIP infrastructure linking all the bank #39;s branches and cash points. 3
+213 Government gives partial clearance to Bangla tour The Government today gave a partial go-ahead for the Indian cricket team #39;s tour of Bangladesh for the first Test match beginning on Thursday but its security delegation will go to Chittagong, the other venue, to make an assessment of the threat perception 1
+622 Keck telescope confirms important exoplanet discovery Hawaii #39;s Keck Observatory has confirmed the existence of a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a distant star, the first one spotted by a network of astronomers using telescopes no larger than the ones you can buy in stores. 3
+1161 KERR CRUISES INTO LEAD Cristie Kerr carded a nine-under-par 63 to take a four-stroke lead after the third round of the State Farm Classic in Illinois. Kerr entered the day four shots behind Christina Kim but showed the youngster that Tour veterans must never be underestimated. 1
+4029 USC, Miami Top BCS Standings, Not Okla. Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings, and surprisingly Miami is ahead of Oklahoma in a close race for the second spot. Oklahoma is No... 0
+6026 Google Unveils Service for Academics Google has launched Google Scholar, a search service aimed specifically at the academic community. The search tool will help scientists and academic researchers locate papers, theses and 3
+5399 Marsh axes 3,000 as insurer braces itself for a payout MARSH amp; MCLENNAN, the insurance broker, is to axe 3,000 jobs to help to prop up its flagging profits, which have been hurt by a \$232 million (125 million) charge to cover a potential settlement with Eliot Spitzer, the New York attorney-general. 2
+4541 Israel resumes Gaza pull-out debate Israeli MPs have resumed a debate on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s disengagement plan, which is expected to culminate in a historic vote in favour of a pull-out of troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip. 0
+6062 ObjectWeb adds portal content management middleware Using open-source modules instead of commercial alternatives -- even standards-based ones -- could save businesses money. 3
+6707 "Stocks to Watch on Dec. 1 NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks to watch on Wednesday: IBM CORP. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=IBM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">IBM.N</A>: The computer maker said it sealed deals worth more than \$1 billion in new work with two European companies from which the information technology company just acquired two Danish services providers." 2
+5781 Bonds MVP Award Provides Sparkle in Tainted Season NEW YORK (Reuters) - San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds captured a record seventh MVP award Monday, providing a sparkling finish to a season tainted by doping allegations. 1
+3830 Intel Cancels Revamped Chip The Intel Corporation said on Thursday that it was canceling its plans to market a faster version of its Pentium 4 chip for personal computers to focus on products with quot;more bang for the buck. 3
+674 Goosen takes lead in the BMW Open Retief Goosen, a two-time US Open champion, grabbed the first-round lead in the BMW Open in Nord Eichenried, Germany, with a 6-under-par 66, while Colin Montgomerie improved his European Ryder Cup chances by finishing one stroke back on Thursday. 1
+5568 Sharon cautious on reopening talks The Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, yesterday said the death of his long-time rival, Yasser Arafat, could prove to be quot;a historic turning point in the Middle East quot;. 0
+2109 HOW DOES MONTGOMERIE RANK AMONG THE GREATS? Scotland #39;s Colin Montgomerie sank the winning putt at the 35th Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in Detroit to ensure the trophy remained in European hands and maintain his unbeaten record in singles matches in the competition. 1
+2714 Jury Orders Medtronic to Pay \$109 Mln to Inventor A jury in federal court in Tennessee has ordered Medtronic Inc. to pay at least \$109 million to an inventor in a dispute over rights to spinal fusion technology. 2
+4205 UPDATE 2-Computershare buys US EquiServe, shares surge Australia #39;s Computershare Ltd. (CPU.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to buy the second-largest US share registrar, EquiServe, for \$292 million, quadrupling 2
+2525 Pinochet questioned by investigative judge An investigative judge has questioned former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet for half an hour to decide whether to indict him in one of hundreds of human rights cases stemming from his 1973-1990 rule. 0
+1417 Major teams bounce back in World Cup soccer qualifiers LONDON: After a mixed bag of results in the weekend #39;s soccer qualifiers, Europe #39;s major countries asserted their authority this morning with France, England and Italy all winning away. 1
+1007 Manchester United the only team for me, says Rooney Teenage striker Wayne Rooney says Manchester United were the only team he wanted to join once they he knew the club were interested in him. 1
+793 Olympics-U.S. Women Show Men How to Win Gold ATHENS (Reuters) - The U.S. women's basketball team showed their men how to win gold Saturday as around 70,000 spectators flocked to the Olympic stadium for a hectic athletics program on the penultimate night of the Athens Games. 1
+4671 Remains of New Species of Hobbit-Sized Human Found Scientists in Australia have found a new species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 18,000 years ago on an Indonesian island in a discovery that adds another piece to the complex puzzle of human evolution. 3
+5694 This silence can't be golden What does Larry Bird think of Ron Artest's recent sabbatical? He's not saying. But given that this was a guy who came out of traction to play a game, we can pretty much assume what he has said behind closed doors. 1
+1244 Sox rookie Diaz dials it up against Ichiro, Mariners The Felix Diaz who struggled mightily for most of the time he has spent at the major league level this season was nowhere to be found Sunday afternoon, and that was a most pleasant development as far as the White Sox were concerned. 1
+3898 It's not sitting well with Mientkiewicz Since his arrival in Boston at the trading deadline, Doug Mientkiewicz has bought into the Red Sox' team concept, accepting his role as a defensive replacement. 1
+6419 Henry doubtful for Anfield clash Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is doubtful for Sundays Barclays Premiership trip to Liverpool with a calf injury. The Frenchman aggravated the problem during Wednesday nights ill-tempered Champions League 1
+4740 Dell Comes Up With Novell Idea To Sell Servers Novell has given its recently acquired Linux distro, SuSE, a push, by signing an agreement with Dell to offer SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 9 on select PowerEdge servers worldwide. 3
+1185 France Hopeful for Hostages, Fatwa Demands Release (Reuters) Reuters - France remained hopeful on Sunday that\two French hostages in Iraq would be freed and a religious\fatwa issued in Iraq demanded their release. 0
+2810 Schwarzenegger Signs 'Foie Gras' Bill (AP) AP - California will end the force feeding of ducks, geese and other birds to produce the gourmet liver product foie gras by 2012 under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzengger. 3
+5737 Metier Assists FBI Information Technology Initiative Metier Ltd. of the District won a one-year, \$2 million contract for software and services for the FBI's Enterprise IT Portfolio Management Program. The new initiative will improve oversight of the FBI's information-technology systems, applications and assets by the agency's IT management and staff, the company said. 3
+4383 On Wall Street: Dominic Rushe: Disney trial is more than a Mickey <b>...</b> WILMINGTON, Delaware, isnta popular spot with the Hollywood crowd. I imagine they would be a bit sniffy about what passes for local entertainment. 2
+6288 Britain #39;s Biggest Dinosaur Found in Isle of Wight (Update1) A prehistoric neck bone found 12 years ago by amateur fossil hunters in Britain belongs to the biggest dinosaur ever discovered in the UK and possibly Europe, a report published in the Cretaceous Research Journal said today. 3
+879 New Pakistan cabinet may be sworn in today Islamabad, :A new Cabinet in Pakistan is likely to be sworn in on Monday, two days after Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz was made the country #39;s 23rd Prime Minister. 0
+7228 Indonesian diplomats asked to help improve RI #39;s bad image JAKARTA (Antara): President Susilo Yudhoyono asked Indonesian diplomats on Monday to help the government improve Indonesia #39;s bad image. 2
+1793 Canadian Driving Champion Jacques Villeneuve to Join Swiss Team Former world driving champion Jacques Villeneuve of Canada has signed a deal to drive for the Swiss-based Sauber Petronas Formula One team next season. 1
+6266 Ivory Coast violence deals economic blow Burned, looted shops dot the commercial capital. European airlines have suspended flights. And only a few ships remain in what was one of West Africa #39;s busiest ports. 0
+7095 Officials to be quizzed in Aragones row Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar will appear before the National Anti-Violence Commission tomorrow to explain why he has defended Spain coach Luis Aragones. 1
+6195 Sugar Shane Not so Sweet (November 21, 2004). Ronald Winky Wright successfully defended his 154 lb. title for the sixth time in the highly anticipated rematch with the formerly sweet Sugar Shane Mosley 1
+3568 Clemens's exit opens door for Braves HOUSTON -- John Smoltz, Adam LaRoche, and J.D. Drew saved the Atlanta Braves from another quick playoff exit. 1
+5299 United seeking further cuts, ditching pension for 401(k) CHICAGO - United Airlines #39; workers are getting formal details on how the bankrupt company wants to replace their traditional pension with a 401(k)-style benefit plan - plus further steep reductions in pay and other benefits. 2
+6694 Bush shields shrimp industry The Bush administration yesterday said Chinese and Vietnamese shrimp are sold at unfairly low prices in the United States, siding with US fishermen as they try to fend off overseas competition. 2
+7539 Mars water tops science honours The discovery that salty, acidic water once flowed across the surface of Mars has topped a list of the 10 key scientific advances of 2004. 0
+923 "SEC Probes United Rentals, Shares Drop CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators are investigating United Rentals Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=URI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">URI.N</A> and have subpoenaed some accounting records, the company said on Monday, sending its shares down 21.5 percent." 2
+6518 Sri Lanka army blames Tamil Tigers of failing to keep pledge Sri Lanka #39;s army Sunday blamed theTamil Tigers for failing to attend a meeting Saturday which they had agreed to attend during a meeting with the international trucemonitors and the government troops. 0
+5643 Yankees' Holding Pattern Is Sure to Change Brian Cashman, the general manager of the Yankees, on Friday looked as if he had been up deep into the night plotting how to improve the team. 1
+1250 Red Sox, Schilling roll on BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox put themselves in great position for a run at the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a great homestand. 1
+2506 How long will the pop press stomach the horrors of Iraq? The sickening accounts of the ordeal of Ken Bigley have brought home to everyone the true wretchedness of the present situation in Iraq. 0
+904 96 Processors Under Your Desktop Roland Piquepaille writes quot;A small Santa Clara-based company, Orion Multisystems, today unveils a new concept in computing, #39;cluster workstations. 3
+1401 Honey, did you remember to call the DVD recorder? The machine has a 400GB hard disk drive, is capable of zapping video elsewhere in a home, and is designed to let consumers program recording remotely over the Internet--including via cell phones. 3
+6831 Christmas clash over gift choices Children would like expensive hi-tech gifts for Christmas, but few parents are happy to buy these, research suggests. 3
+4101 Coke opens fridge door to rivals Coca Cola says it will allow retailers to stock rival drinks in its branded coolers as part of a deal with EU anti-trust watchdogs. 2
+2376 Jamaica had record FDI inflows in 2003 Jamaica last year attracted its highest level of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows yet, US\$720.4 million, outperforming traditional powerhouse investment hosts such as Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago and even Argentina. 2
+2544 Green Bay Packers INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The showdown between Peyton Manning and Brett Favre turned into an Arena Football League spectacle. Manning threw for 320 yards and five touchdowns in the first half when the Indianapolis 1
+3129 Peoplesoft Revenues To Beat Expectations (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) said on Monday that quarterly revenues would beat Wall Street's expectations, due to an increase in the number of customers making large orders for its enterprise-application software. 3
+4112 Venus gets revenge, Mauresmo withdraws ZURICH, Switzerland (Ticker) - Venus Williams got a measure of revenge against Karolina Sprem of Croatia at the Swisscom Challenge on Tuesday. 1
+7110 Fired Ecuador justices are barred from offices QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuadorean police barred Supreme Court judges from returning to their offices yesterday after the judges tried to defy a decision by Congress to fire them for bias against President Lucio Gutierrez. 0
+3629 Nobel Peace Prize winner gives some credit to Kansas Catholic <b>...</b> ATCHISON, Kan. (CNS) -- The 2004 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize says a small Catholic college in Kansas was instrumental in making her quot;who I am and may ever become, quot; according to correspondence released by the school. 0
+2293 Researchers Study Plastics From Feathers (AP) AP - Researchers at Iowa State University are pecking away at ways of making environmentally friendly plastic. From golf tees to a biodegradable flower pot that can be planted directly in the ground, scientists are studying ways of making plastics from things such as chicken feathers and soy protein. 3
+4603 EDS cutting 4,600 jobs through early retirement, taking US\$150M <b>...</b> PLANO, Tex. (CP) - Electronic Data Systems is cutting 4,600 jobs through early retirement and taking a \$150 million US charge in the fourth quarter, the information technology company said Tuesday. 2
+6063 McCain again opposes the president Global warming needs more attention, according to John McCain, and President Bush needs to lead the way. I listened to some of the hearings on this subject this week, and I must say the people testifying are 3
+1887 "U.S. Says New Images Show Iran Plans Nuclear Bomb VIENNA (Reuters) - A senior U.S. official said on Thursday that satellite photographs of a suspected nuclear industrial site in Iran demonstrated its intention to develop atomic weapons, an allegation Tehran dismissed as ""a new lie.""" 0
+2571 Sims 2 plays with life addicts The Sims 2 adds DNA into the mix and much more realistic 3D graphics, which gives the game an eerie feeling of reality. 3
+4974 Lions career sack leader Porcher retires ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Robert Porcher finally couldn #39;t take standing on the sidelines any more. Porcher, the Detroit Lions #39; career sack leader, retired Monday, ending a frustrating season and a 13-year career. 1
+569 Allen Wins Triathlon Kate Allen of Austria wins the triathlon with a late surge Wednesday, passing more than half of the field in the final leg and edging Loretta Harrop of Australia at the finish line. 1
+2272 NetManage Looks to SOAs with Librados Buy NetManage (Quote, Chart) agreed to acquire privately held Librados for an undisclosed sum. The deal would give NetManage application adapters to help its Host Services Platform server applications via service 3
+4102 Ancient fungus 'revived' in lab Fungus from a deep-sea sediment core that is hundreds of thousands of years old will grow when placed in culture, scientists discover. 0
+4080 CARE Official Kidnapped in Baghdad Margaret Hassan, said to be a British-born Iraqi national, the director of CARE International #39;s operation in Iraq is seen in this image made from video footage made on May 20, 2003. 0
+4038 U.S.: No Decision Made on Iraq Unit's Fate (AP) AP - The U.S. military said Monday no decision had been made on whether to discipline Army reservists who refused a supply mission last week, despite statements from their relatives that the soldiers would be discharged. 0
+7093 Chicken Genome Sheds New Light on Human DNA A new study states that 60 of the genes in chicken have close relations to human DNA. This may not comfort those who frequently eat the creature, but may ponder this the next time they order a batch of chicken wings. 3
+4147 Anglican claims he was misquoted over attack on Archbishop of Canterbury (AFP) AFP - Anglican Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen, whose reported attacks on the Archbishop of Canterbury and Prince Charles sparked a storm of protest last week, claims he never made the comments attributed to him by the media. 0
+6058 A Bit of Wall St. on the Tigris The 150 brokers and traders on the Iraq Stock Exchange are not waiting for the war to end, buying and selling orders a few hundred yards away from the fighting. 0
+5048 Coming to Project Managers: Multiscreen Microsoft PC Microsoft Corp. has launched a new entry in its ongoing effort to bring more innovative PC form factors to marketin the somewhat quirky form of a high-end system specialized for project managers. 3
+3348 UPDATE 3-Clarke cracks debut 151 as India collapse Michael Clarke hit a sparkling 151 on his debut and a revitalised Glenn McGrath then ripped the heart out of India #39;s batting as Australia took command of the first test on Thursday. 1
+2205 Stocks Close Higher on Brokerage Earnings NEW YORK - Stocks dashed higher Tuesday as investors welcomed strong earnings from financial services companies, upbeat economic data and some reassuring news from the Federal Reserve. The Fed's decision to raise short-term interest rates by another quarter-percentage point to 1.75 percent did not come as a surprise to the market... 0
+3068 "Mexico's 'Fire Volcano' Erupts, No Evacuations Yet (Reuters) Reuters - Mexico's so-called ""Fire\Volcano"" spewed lava, glowing rocks and flames on Friday in an\eruption that authorities said was not yet serious enough to\evacuate nearby villages." 3
+2001 ** For the latest news, please refresh this page regularly ** What #39;s up? I see the whole world has their eyes on the Oscar vs. Bernard fight. My thought is Oscar is coming off with an upset. 1
+4802 US diplomat among 7 injured in Islamabad hotel explosion ISLAMABAD: Seven people including foreigners were injured in a powerful explosion at the entrance to the Marriott Hotel lobby on Thursday. 0
+3233 Blair Flies to Sudan to Press for Darfur Peace (Reuters) Reuters - Britain's Tony Blair flew to Khartoum on\Wednesday as the most senior yet in a parade of Western\government figures seeking to pressure Sudanese officials over\violence in Darfur province. 0
+3108 New Poll Shows Bush and Kerry in Dead Heat (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush is now in a\statistical dead heat with Democratic challenger Sen. John\Kerry for the Nov. 2 election, in a tightening of the race\after the first debate last week, a poll on Monday showed. 0
+3789 Stocks Seen Flat as Earnings Pour In US stock futures pointed to a flat market open Thursday as a rush of quarterly earnings reports painted a mixed picture for corporate profits amid lingering worries over the high price of oil. 2
+4004 "'Frankenfish' Caught in Great Lakes (Reuters) Reuters - The dreaded Northern Snakehead, a\voracious predator dubbed the ""Frankenfish"" that can breathe\out of water and wriggle across land, has invaded the Great\Lakes, authorities said on Friday." 3
+1657 Disney Foes Want Eisner Out Now Disgruntled former Disney directors Roy Disney and Stanley Gold told Disney #39;s board Monday that CEO Michael Eisner should hit the road by early 2005 at the latest. 2
+1798 GM Plans to Use Woods More Creatively (AP) AP - General Motors Corp. is thrilled that Tiger Woods will promote Buick for the next five years, but GM chairman Rick Wagoner says the automaker could make better use of the world's best-known golfer. 1
+4532 Bell would like to manage a contending team In his previous stints with Cleveland and Colorado, the teams were rebuilding. They didn #39;t do well and he was let go. By Don Bostrom. 1
+2112 WebEx Launches Sales Center WebEx Communications is expanding its Web conferencing service with an offering designed for sales professionals, the company plans to announce this week. 3
+7407 Peacekeepers fire on troops at river-border Bukavu/Nairobi - United Nations peacekeepers have fired on troops trying to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from Rwanda, the UN-funded radio station Radio Okapi reported on Wednesday. 0
+903 Sadr Aide Tells Iraq Militia to Cease Fire -TV A top aide to Iraq #39;s rebel Shi #39;ite leader Muqtada al-Sadr Monday called on the Mehdi Army militia to cease fire across Iraq and said Sadr was preparing to announce plans for a major political program. 0
+6750 Mutant book wins Guardian prize A book about the evolution of mutants and the science of abnormality has won the Guardian First Book Award 2004. 3
+3667 Dell Axim X50v Large VGA screen; great graphics; included gaming bundle; Windows Media Player 10.0 Mobile; fast processor and ample memory; integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; sleek design; user-replaceable battery. 3
+4040 Ferguson says he is picking the wrong teams Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says he has picked the wrong teams at times this season. quot;Maybe at the moment I am making too many changes, quot; Ferguson told British newspapers 1
+4313 EU launches graphic tobacco ads The European Commission launches graphic images showing the damage smoking can do to people's health. 0
+5354 CA integrates PestPatrol anti-spyware Computer Associates (CA) has integrated an anti-spyware product with its eTrust Security Management portfolio. The integrated product called eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware r5 includes faster detection and removal and an enhanced graphical interface. 3
+2561 Press blame Right for swaying citizenship votes On Sunday voters rejected government-backed plans to simplify naturalisation procedures for second-generation foreigners. They also turned down a proposal to grant children born in Switzerland to foreign parents the automatic right to a Swiss passport. 0
+5594 Tigers #39; challenge: Win out or lose out Satchel Paige said don #39;t look back because something might be gaining on you. Satch was a baseball pitcher, not a football coach. 1
+4746 Delta, pilots OK deal Union officials representing 7,500 pilots at Delta Air Lines said Wednesday night they have reached a cost-cutting agreement with management, which presumably could halt, or at least 2
+4032 Hungary citizenship fails due to low turnout (AFP) AFP - Voters in Hungary failed to turn out in sufficient numbers to pass a referendum to extend citizenship to millions of ethnic Hungarians living in the region, a motion that split the country and drew fire from neighboring governments. 0
+5154 First Flight of a Wild Condor Chick in California A wild-born condor chick has taken flight -- the first wild chick to fly in California in 22 years. The chick slowly began the process of fledging (first flight) by leaving the nest in early September and 3
+926 Generals May Pay a Price for Iraq Abuse WASHINGTON - The Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal could effectively end the careers of four Army generals who are linked indirectly to the misconduct but face no criminal charges. The four are singled out for varying degrees of criticism - mixed with instances of praise - in two comprehensive investigative reports released last week... 0
+4443 Dillon Relishes Icing Victory Of the 115 rushing yards Corey Dillon rolled up against the Jets on Sunday, it was the final 12 that might have been the most important. 1
+1180 "Pope Prays for Beslan School Dead at Italy Mass LORETO, Italy (Reuters) - Pope John Paul prayed for the victims of the ""inhumane violence"" of Russia's Beslan school tragedy as he said Mass on Sunday before 200,000 people in central Italy." 0
+3294 Four former El Paso natural gas traders charged HOUSTON Four former El Paso Corporation natural gas traders have been charged with making false reports used to calculate the index price of natural gas. 2
+4905 New memories warm heart of this Bosox fan Is it really true? Did it really happen? Or was that just the figment of some Boston Red Sox fanatic #39;s wild imagination? Did the Red Sox really win the World Series for the first time since 1918 by sweeping the St. 1
+3192 Singapore Airlines confirms sale of Air NZ stake SYDNEY - Singapore Airlines announced on Tuesday the sale of its quot;non-core quot; 6.3 stake in Air New Zealand, ending a four-year strategic investment in the now government-owned carrier. 2
+1637 Dive recovers Cromwell's sailor A sailor from a sunken ship belonging to Oliver Cromwell's navy had the upper body of a trapeze artist but bowed legs, his recovered skeleton shows. 0
+6547 Fish top 49ers in Brutal Bowl Dolphins 24, 49ers 17 The Dolphins spent the holiday week eating room service food and practising thousands of kilometres from home, all to prove they were the best of the NFL #39;s worst two teams. 1
+5924 Microsoft #39;s quest for Google-like gold falls short, for now Microsoft Corp. last week released a preview version of its new Internet search engine. It will be available in its final form early next year. 3
+5690 Where have all the people gone? While media and political attention is on the threat of outsourcing, the reality is that outsourcing is a sideshow in a much larger event. 2
+3986 "Star Wars Battlefront; Sly 2: Band of Thieves; MacFamily Tree 4.0.6 Hearing a Jar Jar Binks-lookalike Gungan yell ""Meesa gonna die!"" as my droid tank shot him point-blank may have been the best part of this game." 3
+6446 Chicago to Hold EBay Auction to Raise Money for Cultural Programs City officials hope there are people willing to pay plenty of money to own a vintage Playboy Bunny costume, toss green dye into the Chicago River or throw a dinner party prepared by Oprah Winfrey's chef. 3
+4848 Fitful Mauresmo Through to Linz Semifinals VIENNA (Reuters) - Top seed Amelie Mauresmo reached the semifinals of the Linz Open when she continued her run of success against Ai Sugiyama by beating the defending champion 6-2, 6-4 Friday. 1
+5457 "Gap, Wild Planet Get Together on Radio Sweatshirt NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wild Planet, a toy maker known for its spy gear and adventure gadgets, said on Wednesday it was teaming up with clothing retailer Gap Inc <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=GPS.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">GPS.N</A> to sell sweatshirts with FM radios built in at GapKids stores." 3
+5794 NASA Cancels Hypersonic Flight NASA scrubbed its mission Monday to launch a pilotless plane that is capable of flying at 10 times the speed of sound. The launch of the X-43A was canceled due to technical problems. 3
+7567 This week in merger news This week saw three merger deals worth about \$60 billion--including one that ranks as the largest software merger in history. 3
+6874 UCLA, Notre Dame Win Soccer Matchups (AP) AP - UCLA soccer coach Jillian Ellis was happy to beat her best friend, Princeton counterpart Julie Shackford. After all, a spot in the NCAA championship game was on the line. 1
+885 Wakefield goes deep this time When it comes to giving up long balls, Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has a short memory. Just three weeks after he surrendered a club-record six home 1
+6846 EU wants US to clear muddy waters in WTO row Brussles - EU trade chief Peter Mandelson wants clarification of the US stance in threatened WTO action over aid to Airbus, his spokeswoman said Friday after a US official indicated Washington was delaying such action. 2
+1102 Utes Pile It On Alex Smith throws for three touchdowns, rushes for two more and finishes with 435 yards of offense, and No. 20 Utah backs up its first preseason ranking with a 41-21 win over Texas A M. 1
+7214 Bank of England Says Dollar Decline Increases Risk to Banks The possibility of a further slide in the dollar and a decline in demand for US assets has become one of the potential risks to financial stability, the Bank of England said in its semi-annual Financial Stability Review. 2
+4724 Healthy Henman looking forward to Moodie match Tim Henman confirmed he was in good health, despite being diagnosed with a magnesium deficiency, after a straight-sets win over Antony Dupuis in the first round of the Davidoff Swiss Masters. 1
+5559 Intel dauphin Otellini becomes king Intel #39;s board has given the go ahead for the long anticipated shift in power from current CEO Craig Barrett to current President Paul Otellini Come May 18, Otellini will take over the chipmaker and become its fifth ever CEO. 2
+6879 Cali Cartel Boss Sent to U.S. on Drug Charges BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - The former boss of the Cali drug cartel, who once controlled most of the world's cocaine trade, was sent to the United States on Friday to face trafficking and money laundering charges. 0
+6850 "Wal-Mart Brightens Dec. Sales Forecast NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the world's biggest retailer, on Monday brightened its outlook for December sales at U.S. stores open at least a year, seeing sales up 3 percent bolstered by post-Christmas spending." 2
+6535 CBI calls for cuts in spending to reduce borrowing GORDON BROWN faces a new warning today that he will have to raise taxes by 7 billion or cut swaths of government spending if Labour wins next years general election. 2
+6960 India, Pakistan fail to agree on Kashmir bus service India and Pakistan failed to agree Wednesday on starting a bus service between the divided parts of Kashmir. Two days of talks between officials of the two countries on the 0
+2586 "McData offers SAN consolidation McData plans to introduce a new SAN router this week designed to connect the growing number of isolated SAN networks in corporations.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp"">SBC Case Study: Crate Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p>" 3
+7063 Indian parties among most corrupt in world Washington: India is among the five countries in the world where political parties are seen by the general public as the most corrupt, according to a survey released by the Transparency International (TI). 0
+6384 UK minister visits Arafat grave UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw lays a wreath at the grave of former Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat. 0
+7442 Quickies put Pakistan on top in Perth Pakistan pacemen Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami tore through Australia #39;s top order as the home side struggled to 72 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first test in Perth on Thursday. 1
+5079 C #39;s open with dang: Squander 18-point lead in loss to Sixers This is getting monotonous. For the second straight night, a candidate from Boston was looking good after some exit polling, but when the last points/votes were counted, the opponent had the plurality. 1
+1849 Big Unit, Not Bonds, Reaches Milestone (AP) AP - Barry Bonds was beaten by Randy Johnson in the race for baseball's latest milestone moment. 1
+6294 Novell ships Desktop Linux for the enterprise NOVELL Inc has announced the availability of the Novell Linux Desktop 9, powered by SuSE Linux. Backed by Novells extensive enterprise-level support, training and consulting services, Novell Linux Desktop 3
+2454 Wenger keep tabs on SWP Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has upped the stakes ahead of Saturday #39;s clash against Manchester City by claiming he would love to sign Shaun-Wright Phillips. 1
+3176 Cambodia #39;s Legislature Bars Government from Pardoning Khmer Rouge Legislators today approved laws barring the Cambodian government from pardoning Khmer Rouge suspects, one day after ratifying a landmark UN-backed plan to set up a tribunal to prosecute surviving leaders of the murderous 1970s regime. 0
+6550 Quarterback Brady enjoyed a field day FOXBOROUGH -- Though more than \$300 million was invested in the construction of Gillette Stadium, part of it going to a state-of-the-art drainage system, the playing surface reminds Tom Brady of his high school field in San Mateo, Calif. 1
+2369 PLO chief holds landmark talks in Damascus A high-ranking Palestinian Liberation Organization delegation led by Chairman Mahmoud Abbas held landmark talks with the Syrian leaders in Damascus Monday. 0
+1853 Dollar Idles vs. Euro Before U.S. Data LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar kept close to the previous session's one-week highs against the euro on Thursday, holding steady as investors awaited U.S. data to confirm fresh signs of strength in U.S. manufacturing. 2
+768 "Revelations on ""children overboard"" incident put pressure on Australian PM (AFP) AFP - Australian Prime Minister John Howard was fighting to maintain his credibility after official transcripts backed up critics' claims about what he knew of a controversial 2001 sea rescue of boatpeople." 0
+3115 SBC links e-mail, voice messages, fax SBC on Monday announced a new service that integrates voice messages, faxes and e-mails into a single mailbox that can be accessed from anywhere by phone or the Internet. 2
+7022 One billion #39;denied a childhood #39; More than one billion children around the world face a brutal existence because of poverty, war and Aids, the UN children #39;s agency reports. 0
+7186 Red Sox aim for jugular While the Yankees were quietly celebrating their free agency victory over the Red Sox, snaring New Englander Carl Pavano with a four-year deal in excess of \$38 million, no one gloated too long. 1
+2455 A Greek tragedy for Fab Three PARIS: Greece #39;s shock Euro 2004 triumph in July has had unexpected consequences with three European Players of the Year calling time on their national sides. 1
+6221 APEC Leaders Vow to Scrap Trade Barriers Pacific Rim leaders pledged Sunday to shore up global security and push ahead with the World Trade Organization's negotiations on lowering global trade barriers. 0
+3520 Yanks shock Twins, earn date with Sox: Another late rally erases 4 <b>...</b> Just when you think you #39;ve seen it all, the Yankees devise a new way to win a game and torture their opponents. Last night, they somehow landed a spot in the American League 1
+4398 South Africa #39;s Mbeki Leaves Ivory Coast Rebel Zone South African President Thabo Mbeki left Ivory Coast #39;s rebel town of Bouake after talks Sunday, saying mediators would prepare proposals to end the crisis in the world #39;s top cocoa grower. 0
+6130 "Clinton Rips Starr, Media on Prosecution (AP) AP - In a prime-time television outburst, Bill Clinton ripped old nemesis Kenneth Starr and what the former president portrayed as a gullible media eager to report every ""sleazy thing"" leaked from a prosecutor bent on bringing him down." 0
+6159 China miners 'trapped by fire' Rescuers in northern China look for dozens of miners thought to be trapped after a fire broke out. 0
+6726 Nektar Shares Continues Rise on Upgrades Shares of Nektar Therapeutics remained active Wednesday following upgrades from two investment firms after drug giant Pfizer Inc. cited its inhalable insulin product in a recent pipeline report. 2
+2516 Barrichello Wins Chinese Grand Prix SHANGHAI, China - Rubens Barrichello won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, taking advantage of Formula One champion Michael Schumacher #39;s disastrous weekend and outlasting runner-up Jenson Button by just over a second. 1
+5448 Cable Wireless to Cut 600 Jobs LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Cable Wireless posted its first net profit in over 3 years and announced plans to cut 600 jobs and return cash to investors, sending the telecom company's shares racing to 5-month highs on Wednesday. 2
+1807 Devil Rays thumbnails at Fenway Park Records: Boston is 86-56 (second in the AL East); Tampa Bay is 61-80 (fourth in AL East). Tonight (7:05, NESN, WEEI): LHP Scott Kazmir (1-1, 5.62) vs. 1
+1347 Insurance firms can take hit Florida insurance companies can cover the losses of Hurricanes Charley and Frances, even if a few small insurers fail, the state #39;s chief financial officer said Tuesday. 2
+5436 Microsoft enters the Internet search market at last After years of licensing search technology from Yahoo and seeing its Web search market share slowly but steadily decline, Microsoft has finally developed its own search engine and is expected to unveil it later this week. 3
+2994 Jeff Gordon Leads Contenders at Talladega TALLADEGA, Ala. - Joe Nemechek wasn #39;t surprised to be back at the front of the field, just that it took so long to get there. Nemechek, who earned the nickname quot;Front Row Joe quot; when he won six poles from 1997-00, got No. 1
+5961 Palestinians investigate rumours that Israel poisoned Arafat THE Palestinian Authority is to set up an official commission of inquiry into Yasser Arafats death amid increasing rumours among the Palestinian public that he was poisoned by Israel. 0
+7309 Vodafone Drops on Report It Supports Bid for Sprint (Update2) Shares in Vodafone Group Plc, the world #39;s largest mobile-phone operator, dropped after The Wall Street Journal said the company is considering bidding with US partner Verizon Communications Inc. 2
+2460 Scientist Ramanna mourned BOMBAY: Raja Ramanna, the scientist who pioneered India #39;s drive to become a nuclear power, died yesterday in Bombay at age 79. 0
+5045 Gateway Can Party Like It #39;s 1999 Those were heady days, they were, back in 1999. The bull market was still roaring. We hadn #39;t yet heard of hanging or dimpled chads. 3
+7029 Six Iraqi national guards, 10 civilians wounded in Mosul attacks MOSUL, Iraq, Dec 9 (AFP) - Six Iraqi national guardsmen and 10 civilians were wounded in two bomb attacks in the northern city of Mosul on Thursday, police said. 0
+4249 Reebok Third-Quarter Earnings, Sales Up Athletic shoe and apparel maker Reebok International Ltd. (RBK) on Thursday posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings, helped by improved sales due to acquisitions and the weak dollar. 2
+1616 Terror Suspect Escapes From Bahrain Court A terror suspect escaped from court in Bahrain Monday after a judge renewed the detention order and three fellow detainees for 30 days. 0
+6483 ASEAN to push Australia, New Zealand to sign non-aggression pact (AFP) AFP - Southeast Asian foreign ministers said they would encourage Australia and New Zealand to accede to a non-aggression pact with their 10-nation ASEAN group that South Korea signed. 0
+3199 Treos to sync to MS Exchange palmOne has licensed Microsoft #39;s Exchange Server ActiveSync protocol for use on future Treo devices, allowing for wireless server synchronization. 3
+4660 Leyland has emerged as a managerial candidate Jim Leyland just might be ready to manage a Major League Baseball team again, and he will reportedly interview for jobs with the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, according to the NY Daily News. 1
+1306 Kremlin rules out public inquiry on Beslan LONDON President Vladimir Putin of Russia has ruled out a public inquiry into the Beslan school siege and snarled at those who think he should do business with Chechen militants, two British newspapers said Tuesday. 0
+1155 Stocks dip after Intel cuts forecast STOCKS in the United States fell - led by technology shares - after the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker Intel cut its revenue forecast because of slowing demand for personal computers and mobile phones. 2
+4380 Taliban Wanted List to Be Drawn (AP) AP - The United States could cut its forces in Afghanistan next summer if Taliban militants accept an amnesty to be drawn up by President Hamid Karzai and neighboring Pakistan, the senior U.S. commander here said Sunday. 0
+7273 Skybox updates risk management wares BOSTON - New software from Skybox Security will help companies monitor their networks and comply with U.S. federal and state data security regulations, and even help them prepare networks for dangerous new Internet worms, according to the company. 3
+6779 Human Activity to Blame For 2003 Heatwave A previous study at the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research at the Met Office, demonstrated that large-scale global warming is not a result of urban development. 3
+5207 Musharraf visits Afghanistan Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on his visit after the landmark presidential polls in Afghanistan congratulated his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai for his victory Saturday afternoon. 0
+6936 China's Lenovo to buy IBM's PC business TOKYO - China's Lenovo Group Ltd. signed a definitive agreement on Wednesday to acquire IBM Corp.'s personal computing division. Lenovo will pay US\$1.25 billion in cash for the business, which is expected to transform it into the world's number three PC maker, the companies announced. 3
+4911 Singletary shuffles into winner #39;s circle It is the best story of the Breeders #39; Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park. A partnership puts together an ownership group to buy and race thoroughbreds. 1
+1225 Public warning over letter bombs The discovery of 10 letter bombs has prompted a police warning to the public to exercise caution. Bedfordshire Police said none of the improvised devices - containing lighter fluid - had ignited, despite the fact that some had been opened. 0
+1098 The Bahamas - the real medal winner of the Athens Olympics A different way of calculating the medal standings brings some interesting results. 3
+2333 Rumours surround Google browser The search giant Google is rumoured to be working on its own web browser. 2
+2345 "Sony Shift to Support MP3 <a href=""http://arstechnica.com/news/posts/20040923-4222.html"">Sony considers adding native mp3 support to its players</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>Ars Technica</nobr>" 3
+4577 Karzai happy to wait for official Afghan poll verdict (AFP) AFP - Incumbent Hamid Karzai drew quot;great happiness quot; from his lead in Afghanistan's presidential election, his spokesman said, but will not claim victory until results are officially certified. 0
+4082 Microsoft pushes SQL Server 2005 back Users and developers anxious to get their hands on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 will have wait a little longer. Since early this year Microsoft said to expect the finished version of the product in the first half of 2005. 3
+5452 HP Unveils an Array of Printing Products Hewlett-Packard showed off 14 new imaging and printing products during an event in Frankfurt, Germany this week. HP executives showcased the HP LaserJet 4345mfp multifunction copier, which they say can crank 3
+2951 Cricket telecast: Prasar Bharati to move SC as aggrieved party #39; THE legal battle surrounding the awarding of telecast rights to Sony Entertainment Television for the forthcoming Australia tour of India is getting complicated with the Prasar Bharati CEO, Mr KS Sarma, saying that the national broadcaster would approach 1
+2638 Stocks Fall on Oil, Dow Ends Below 10,000 The blue-chip Dow Jones average closed below 10,000 for the first time in about six weeks on Monday as a spike in oil prices to nearly \$50 a barrel renewed concerns about corporate profits while analysts cutting recommendations hurt 2
+7443 Suicide Bomber Kills 21 Iraqi Troops BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb hit a bus carrying Iraqi National Guards on Sunday, killing 22 people in the deadliest attack of its kind in nearly four months on Iraqis cooperating with U.S. forces to secure a Jan. 30 election. 0
+6090 This week #39;s golf tournaments Last year: Meg Mallon won the season-ending tournament for her lone 2003 title, beating Annika Sorenstam by a stroke. Last week: Heather Daly-Donofrio won the Tournament of Champions in Mobile, Ala. 1
+4608 "The video iPod is coming, I hope At Tuesday's unveiling of the iPod Photo, Steve Jobs repeated his contention that the iPod is the ""wrong place"" for video. I doubt he'll be saying that a year from now. Missing Links" 3
+3708 Thailand Shows No Easy War Against Wildlife Crime (Reuters) Reuters - With an AK-47 assault rifle slung over\his shoulder, Sompong Prajobjan roamed one of Thailand's lush\national parks for more than a decade. 3
+3394 Music firms reach out to creator of Napster LOS ANGELES As a teenager, Shawn Fanning brought free music to the masses, creating the Napster file-swapping program and unleashing a technological genie that granted the wishes of fans seeking virtually any song at any time - gratis. 3
+6129 Hey mate, we're moving offshore too! Australia's IT News reports the findings of a recent survey in which more than 20 percent of company execs said they were considering or recommending offshore outsourcing. Outsourcing Blog 3
+3375 New Trojan Targets Adware New Trojan Targets Adware\\Antivirus maker Symantec has reported the arrival of a spooky Trojan Horse online, which does something unique. Codenamed Downloader.Lunii, it attacks and even removes advertisement enabled softwares, which are generally considered harmful for the system. On execution of the code, it tries to kill the processes associated ... 3
+4285 World #39;s #39;worst plunderers #39; named HUMAN beings are plundering the earth #39;s resources at an alarming and unsustainable rate, and Australians are among the worst offenders. 3
+4110 S amp;P says may cut Constellation Brands #39; debt rating Standard amp; Poor #39;s on Tuesday said it may cut the debt rating for Constellation Brands (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) deeper into junk, after the wine and beer distributor said it had launched an unsolicited offer of \$970 2
+2278 "GM May Close Plant in Europe DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GM.N</A> will likely cut some jobs in Europe and may close a plant there as part of a restructuring plan under development to try to return the region to profitability, the U.S. automaker said on Wednesday." 2
+5516 Central Baghdad Car Bomb Kills 17, Wounds 20 A car bomb exploded near a police patrol in busy central Baghdad on Thursday, killing 17 people and wounding 20, police said. A police source said the blast missed a convoy 0
+1055 A serving of football EFL style Can't wait to see the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots look to continue their 15-game winning streak when they host the Indianapolis Colts next Thursday? Gridiron junkies will whet their appetite tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Battis Field in Middleborough, where the Middleboro Cobras and Brockton Buccaneers will tangle for Eastern Football League supremacy. 1
+3479 Chirac #39;s tour of China magnifies partnership Dialogue between China and France, two countries which highly value cultural diversity and pluralism in international politics, is no doubt conducive to world peace. 0
+1712 Tyncastle sale gets official go ahead Of the votes received by proxy and from shareholders in the room at a stormy extraordinary general meeting last night, 62.5 were in favour of the resolution. 1
+3409 Skyboxes May Reach A Limit Verizon Communications Inc. would seem to be a prime candidate to snap up a luxury suite at the \$440 million ballpark being planned for Washington's Major League Baseball team. 2
+4926 Anwar Begins Malaysia Political Comeback Malaysia #39;s most charismatic dissident Anwar Ibrahim, released from jail two months ago, kicked off his political comeback Sunday, vowing to restart a campaign for democratic reforms and racial equality. 0
+3437 Almost 5,000 jobs cut on Bank of America getting funds Bank of America has an option to cut at least 4,500 jobs while reorganizing its structure. This is not the first time when the bank reduces jobs. 2
+4982 Relaxed pot possession bill returns OTTAWA -- The long push to reform marijuana laws took a big step forward yesterday as the federal government re-introduced legislation decriminalizing possession for personal use. 0
+5240 Celtics put it together NEW YORK -- In the wake of a second straight fourth-quarter collapse Friday night, coach Doc Rivers said, quot;It just doesn't take a lot to distract us right now. quot; 1
+6997 Wine Shipping Case Heard by Supreme Court The US Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could have a major impact on California #39;s wine industry. At issue is whether states can bar people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers. 2
+7390 Armed Athens Bus Hijackers Release Five Hostages (Update2) Hijackers who took as many as 26 people hostage on a commuter bus on the outskirts of Athens released five of the captives. Police are in negotiations to free the remaining hostages, a spokeswoman said. 0
+7342 Memphis indefinitely suspends Sean Banks Memphis forward Sean Banks was suspended indefinitely Tuesday for violating team rules. Coach John Calipari did not provide further information about the violation. 1
+6281 Forgoing stiff upper lip, Charles jousts with critics LONDON: In an unusual departure from the tradition of regal silence and the stiff upper lip, Prince Charles fought back Monday against accusations by a government minister who called his views on education quot;old fashioned quot; and quot;out of time. 0
+3935 Report: On tape, trainer says Bonds used drug in '03 SAN FRANCISCO -- Slugger Barry Bonds took an undetectable performance-enhancing drug during the 2003 season, his weight trainer said on a secretly recorded tape, the San Francisco Chronicle reported yesterday. 1
+960 Apple unveils super thin iMac in Paris (AFP) AFP - Apple Computers launched the newest version of its iMac model, which at two inches thick, is the world's thinnest desktop computer, the company said. 3
+1451 Update 1: Foreign Drug Stocks in Spotlight Foreign drug stocks were in the spotlight Thursday with Food and Drug Administration news pulling the sector down. AstraZeneca PLC took a drubbing on the eve of its FDA advisory panel meeting for its orally 2
+3466 Flu Shot Shortage Highlights U.S. Crisis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Concerned health officials began investigating on Friday what went wrong at a British vaccine plant where half the U.S. flu shots were made, and called on more companies to get into the vaccine business. 2
+4606 Cards Try to Narrow Gap in Game 3 After losing the first two games to the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals try to make the World Series competitive by winning Tuesday night's Game 3 at home. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez starts for Boston against journeyman Jeff Suppan, who used to play for the Red Sox. Both are 16-9. 1
+1320 Pass defense lags behind Forget about No. 1 rankings. Another number will be tested this week when USC plays Colorado State. It #39;s a triple digit that bothered USC coach Pete Carroll each time he heard it last season. 1
+2030 Leaked secrets reveal chaos at heart of Blair #39;s Iraq plans TONY Blair was facing a new Iraq crisis last night after explosive evidence emerged from within his own government that he was warned the country would be plunged into chaos after the fall of Saddam Hussein. 0
+1649 Washington admits failure to get Iran to UN Security Council VIENNA (MNA) - A United States official confirmed to AFP news agency on Friday that Washington fails to take Irans nuclear issue to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions against Tehran. 0
+644 Manchester United cruise into Champions League Manchester United eased into the Champions League group phase with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dinamo Bucharest at Old Trafford on Wednesday. 1
+3524 On an old road to Damascus: An ancient city finds new life DAMASCUS -- The crowd begins filling the courtyard of Opaline, a trendy restaurant, as late evening teeters toward early morning. Many arrive by golf cart, whisked through alleys to the wooden doors of a centuries-old Arab home within Old City walls. 0
+5319 Beckham Practicing Again With Real Madrid David Beckham trained with Real Madrid on Monday for the first time since breaking two ribs last month during a World Cup qualifier. 1
+933 Orion Debuts Cluster Workstation Orion Multisystems, a new company founded by former Transmeta (Quote, Chart) executives, debuted a family of workstations Monday that think and act like a cluster of servers. 3
+3354 Nintendo to Unveil Handheld Upgrade Facing its biggest threat ever from the arrival of Sony Corp. in the portable video-game machine market, Japanese game-maker Nintendo Co. 2
+2456 Ichiro Makes Run at Historic Record Ichiro Suzuki, baseball #39;s sang-froid player, is racing to shatter an elusive record for hits in a single season, aiming to bring glory to himself, the Seattle Mariners and his country Japan. 1
+5381 US rate rise locked in for Wednesday (AFP) AFP - The unexpected boom in US job creation in October has locked in an interest rate rise and will likely encourage another tightening in December, analysts said. 2
+2879 Opportunity Rings (Forbes.com) Forbes.com - This past summer 25,000 consumers, aged 18 to 24, received short text messages on their cell phones alerting them to numbers on 225 million bottle caps of Snapple iced tea, pink lemonade and the like. People holding a winning number, announced by text message and traditional media, landed overseas trips and walk-on parts on TV shows. 3
+2490 Boro left feeling Blue Accepting mediocrity has been part and parcel of following Middlesbrough over the years, yet this campaign was supposed to bring something new. 1
+6173 Congress Asks SEC for Mutual Fund Study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress asked the Securities and Exchange Commission on Saturday to send lawmakers a report justifying a new rule forcing mutual fund boards to have independent chairmen. 2
+925 Africa takes tough stand on coups The arrest of Margaret Thatcher's son last week is the latest example of a crackdown on overthrows. 0
+950 Starting today, funds' stances on proxies are matter of record Every year, public companies put a number of questions before their stockholders for a vote. Investors weigh in on whether to reelect company directors, reappoint auditors, and approve or kill plans to give big stock option packages to senior executives. 2
+986 Killings shock, humiliate Nepalese Protesters in Kathmandu have expressed disbelief and frustration after learning of the deaths of 12 Nepalese hostages in Iraq. Nepal #39;s ambassador to Qatar, Somananda Suman, confirmed 0
+1820 Lonely men targeted by cell-phone based relationship HONG KONG - There #39;s a new service for men seeking true love. A software company has created an artificial girlfriend that lonely men can download to a mobile phone. 3
+3365 Game On On the same day that Tiger Woods was married in Barbados, the two best golfers in the world were walking the streets of St. Andrews, Scotland. 1
+7138 Steelers Look Super The Steelers have all the ingredients to make a run for their fifth Super Bowl title while the NFC trots out its weakest set of challengers in memory. 1
+7365 King Pong Draws Fans Spike TV's Video Game Awards Show attracts big-name celebrities and bands but gives the fans the votes. 3
+2352 "Stocks Off on Exxon Downgrade, Oil Price NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slipped on Thursday after Exxon Mobil Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=XOM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">XOM.N</A> was downgraded by a brokerage and oil prices rose, raising investor concerns about the health of corporate profits and economic growth." 2
+3308 Kobe Bryant Accuser #39;s Name to Be Disclosed -Judge The young woman who accused basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape must disclose her identity in her civil case against him, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday. 1
+2308 Fannie Mae Used Improper Accounting-Probe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fannie Mae used improper accounting to manipulate its quarterly earnings reports, regulators said, touching off the mortgage finance industry's second such controversy in less than 18 months. 2
+6893 Germans plan mass welfare rallies Nationwide protests are set to take place in Germany as cuts in unemployment benefit take effect. 2
+6820 "Fellowship of the Customized Ring Tone In a short time, in a public way -- while on Metro, or in line at Starbucks, or inside a movie theater -- ring tones signal who you are. Or who you want people to think you are.<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+5537 Hit TV series 24 goes from small screen to smaller screen (AFP) AFP - The hit US television show quot;24 quot; is going from the small screen to the smaller after 20th Century Fox and Vodaphone struck a groundbreaking deal to distribute the drama on mobile telephones. 3
+7190 Everton beats Liverpool 1-0 in Merseyside Derby Lee Carsley scored the winner in the 68th minute, giving Everton a 1-0 victory Saturday over Liverpool in the 200th Merseyside Derby. 1
+4506 Your PC May Be Less Secure Than You Think Most users think their computer is safe from adware and spyware--but they #39;re wrong. A survey conducted by Internet service provider America Online found that 20 percent of home computers were infected by a 3
+2241 Bush Mixing Diplomacy and Campaigning (AP) AP - President Bush, straddling the worlds of diplomacy and re-election politics, is getting in another meeting with a foreign leader before hitting the road to Pennsylvania, a state at the top of his campaign wish list. 0
+4685 OPEC Head Urges U.S. to Use Oil Reserves JAKARTA (Reuters) - OPEC has taken the unprecedented step of urging the United States to tap its emergency crude reserves to bring down world oil prices. 2
+3731 Computer Users Warned of #39;David Beckham Zombie Trap #39; Hackers are trying to trick computer users into downloading damaging software by claiming to have sleazy photographs of football star David Beckham, experts warned today. 3
+2694 Virgin Starts (70) Mile-High Club With the misery that has plagued the airline industry recently, the last place you #39;d expect to see some inspiring -- heck, potentially rule-breaking -- thinking would be from an airline entrepreneur. 3
+4379 Rubens bad Brazilian luck visits Michael Rubens Barrichello appears to have rid himself of his bad luck in Brazil only for it land on his team-mate Michael Schumacher. Barrichello last finished the Brazilian GP in 1994, which means even seeing the 1
+2734 China, Singapore Say World Must Help Calm Taiwan Row China and Singapore on Monday urged the international community to help calm Beijing #39;s dispute with Taiwan over its push for independence. 0
+823 Hamm not looking back Controversial Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm is back in the United States and ready to move on. Hamm, in Worcester for the Rock amp; Roll 1
+2893 IAAF to increase anti-doping measures The IAAF will increase testing and funding as well as cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency in its bid to detect and stem the use of new performance-enhancing substances, the sport #39;s governing body said Sunday. 1
+4753 Final edition for a respected Asian newsweekly HONG KONG The Far Eastern Economic Review, an often incisive newsweekly for more than half a century, will become a monthly opinion magazine in December, and virtually all of its employees will lose their jobs, Dow Jones announced on Thursday. 2
+3467 Collaboration suite to help secure tonight's Bush-Kerry debate The U.S. Secret Service and a throng of police and emergency management officials in Missouri will for the first time use a customized Microsoft-based collaboration portal to share security information during tonight's presidential debate. 3
+1764 Earthquake Rocks Indonesia's Bali, One Dead-Radio JAKARTA (Reuters) - An earthquake rocked Indonesia's premier tourist island of Bali on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least two, El Shinta radio reported, quoting hospital officials. 0
+4226 Sinful new GTA: San Andreas trailer revealed Explicit lyrics, parachutes featured in new GTA: San Andreas trailer; official site also updated with info on Las Vegas-style city. 3
+5366 Lloyds TSB to Move More Than 1,000 UK Jobs to Asia (Update1) Lloyds TSB Group Plc, the UK #39;s No. 5 bank by assets, plans to move at least another 1,000 employees from Britain to Asia, where labor costs are lower. 2
+2875 Update 2: General Mills to Make Cereals Whole Grain The Trix Rabbit and that Lucky Charms leprechaun are going on a whole-grain diet. General Mills announced Thursday that it will convert all of its breakfast cereals to whole grain. 2
+3550 Braves Beat Astros 6-5, Set Up Atlanta Finale HOUSTON (Reuters) - Adam LaRoche crushed a game-tying three-run homer and J.D. Drew slapped a ninth-inning RBI single to give the Braves a 6-5 comeback victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday. 1
+1763 OPEC Aims for 4 Pct Boost in Oil Quotas VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC's core Gulf producers will recommend the cartel raise supply quotas by one million barrels a day, four percent, Kuwaiti Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-Sabah said on Wednesday. 2
+2755 Fannie Mae woes may hit stock If Fannie Mae (FNM) is hampered by new limits on its operations, shareholders of the USA #39;s biggest mortgage-investment company are likely to feel the pinch more than the nation #39;s mortgage borrowers. 2
+1751 Labor Allies Want Senate to Block OT Rules (AP) AP - Fresh from their triumph in the House, labor allies want the Senate to derail new Bush administration overtime rules that critics say would prevent 6 million American workers from getting the bonus pay. 0
+1931 Many NHL players head for Europe National Hockey League players began scattering across the globe yesterday in search of work on Day 1 of the lockout, with no negotiations scheduled between union and management. 1
+2193 VeriSign bundles authentication tools Unified support for passwords, smart cards and tokens means better network security, the company says. 3
+777 Hamm flap, Dream Team just wrong ATHENS, Greece -- Look at it this way: At least the US basketball team won #39;t be asked to give back its gold medal. On a day that was Olympic in scope both for its shock value and its intrinsic weirdness, the 1
+2404 India,Sports ; Jankovic to joust with Sharapova for semis spot The win puts world number 36 Jankovic into a clash with the current teenage queen of the game Sharapova, who has played only one match to reach the last eight here after a bye. 1
+2883 Witnesses to Confront Cali Cartel Kingpin Thirteen years into their probe, U.S. investigators have assembled a team of smugglers, accountants and associates to testify against Colombian cartel kingpin Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela. 0
+1825 Techs extend Nikkei #39;s rally Technology shares edged up in Asia on Tuesday, as crude oil prices hovered near \$44 a barrel and the dollar languished ahead of key US economic data. 2
+5917 Grid bids to save the world Hoping to harness a few million of the personal computers not already running the SETIhome screensaver, IBM and United Devices yesterday launched the World Community Grid to act as a clearing house for humanitarian IT projects. 3
+7378 Globus inventors go commercial The creators of Globus open source grid software have set up a software and services company, Univa, to capitalise on their work on grid computing. 3
+5763 SEC Charges Hollinger's Black with Fraud (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. regulators filed fraud charges\on Monday against former Hollinger International Inc. \Chairman Conrad Black and his deputy, David Radler, moving to\bar the two from serving as officers of a public company. 2
+1480 CEO Eisner to Step Down in Sept 2006 -WSJ NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Eisner plans to step down as Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive when his contract expires in September 2006, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday. 2
+2517 Mark it down: Notre Dame is back Shaking down the thunder from a puffy gray-white sky on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, Notre Dame reminded the usual 80,795 suspects that an opening loss to Brigham Young was an aberration. 1
+5736 Yahoo Doubles Free E-Mail Storage Limits Yahoo Inc. is more than doubling its limits on free e-mail storage in its latest move to combat two of its biggest rivals, Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. 3
+6144 Linux Core Consortium may not derail fate #39;s wheels Fate may hold something of a pre-determined fragmentation for Linux operating systems, like Unix before them, that even standards efforts cannot undo. 3
+2099 Han wins Safeway in playoff Hee-Won Han stumbled her way into a playoff last month, then stumbled in the playoff and lost. On Sunday at Columbia Edgewater Country Club, she did the opposite, making a clutch birdie on the final hole of 1
+1319 US Airways, Pilots Union Near Agreement US Airways is seeking \$800 million in concessions from employee unions as it attempts to avoid filing Chapter 11. The Air Line Pilots Association will present its proposal on the evening of 2
+1921 Goldman Sachs Enters Fray for Takefuji Goldman Sachs Group Inc. may be in talks with the founding family of top Japanese consumer finance firm Takefuji Corp. for a stake of over \$2. 2
+7423 Veterans Pronger and McKenzie don #39;t think hockey will return until <b>...</b> NHL veterans Chris Pronger and Jim McKenzie think this lockout is far worse than the one that wiped out half a season 10 years ago. 1
+5746 Strong Quake Injures Six in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Six people were hurt and two hospitals evacuated after a strong earthquake shook a large part of western Colombia on Monday, the government said. 0
+1076 Sun to enter content switch market Sun Microsystems Inc. plans later this month to unveil its first ever content switch: a load-balancing and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) acceleration switch based on the Nauticus N2000 products that the Santa Clara, California, company acquired in January of this year. 3
+4706 Yahoo Battles Google for The Cell Phone Yahoo added a search feature for cell phones Wednesday, just a few weeks after rival Google launched one of its own. While Google SMS (Short Message Service) uses text-only messages to deliver its results, Yahoo #39;s 3
+7545 India hospital injections fears India's health minister tells parliament that nearly 70 of injections at government hospitals are unsafe. 0
+6040 Mears wins Busch pole Casey Mears set a track qualifying record and won his third NASCAR Busch series pole of the season Thursday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 1
+7419 Italian taken hostage in Iraq: report (AFP) AFP - An Italian national working for a British non-governmental organisation has been taken hostage in Iraq, the Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoting Italian intelligence sources. 0
+4813 Thai PM to Address Nation as More Bombs Hit South PATTANI, Thailand (Reuters) - Bomb blasts rocked southern Thailand on Friday hours before Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was to address the nation as he faces his worst crisis following the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters. A second bomb exploded at a busy food stall in Yala province on Friday, wounding nine bomb squad members who had arrived to investigate an earlier blast that wounded three people, including one policeman, hospital officials said. 0
+6328 They #39;re not on same side Unable to reach an agreement on a one-year deal that pleases both sides, Al Leiter and the Mets finally were able to come to terms on something: It #39;s time both sides stop talking to each other and start looking elsewhere. 1
+5977 Argentina Heads World Cup Qualifying Group After Brazil Loses Argentina moved atop South America #39;s qualifying group for the 2006 soccer World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Venezuela, grabbing the lead after world champion Brazil suffered its first defeat of the campaign. 1
+921 Juniper Takes Security to Endpoints Juniper Networks (Quote, Chart) has launched a new initiative designed to improve interoperability of popular third-party antivirus and firewall measures with its own Secure Socket Layer (define) Virtual Private Network (define) appliances. 3
+3472 Cracks in Martian rock point to watery past LOS ANGELES - NASA #39;s Mars rover, Opportunity, has found more signs that rocks on the Red Planet were once submerged in water. Data sent by Opportunity suggest a crater was drenched a second time after drying out, scientists said. 3
+6247 Before-the-Bell: GenCorp Falls 5.6 Pct. (Reuters) Reuters - Shares of GenCorp Inc. fell 5.6\percent before the opening bell on Monday after investment fund\Steel Partners withdrew its proposal to acquire the aerospace\and real estate company. 3
+6737 Ford, GM report slow November sales The nation #39;s two largest automakers on Wednesday reported weak November sales, but both expressed confidence that new products would help them pick up momentum. 2
+2832 Dolphins won #39;t let Jets fans rankle them DAVIE Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt promoted quarterback Jay Fiedler in hopes of providing a spark to his winless squad. Perhaps simply playing the archrival Jets will be enough to jump-start a season on the brink. 1
+3993 Storage Networking World Highlights News and survey results from Computerworld's twice-annual storage conference. 3
+778 Microsoft #39;s big fix: Security patch now on the market For the past few years, viruses have attacked Microsoft #39;s operating system, Web browser or e-mail programs seemingly on a weekly basis. 3
+4975 Jacobs Engineering Names Watson Chairman Shares of the engineering company closed earlier down 37 cents, or just under 1 percent, at \$40.36 on the New York Stock Exchange. 2
+4336 Saudi Denies Failure to Pursue Insurgents (AP) AP - A senior Saudi official rejected on Friday a suggestion that his government was lax in pursuing Saudi nationals who provide money to Iraqi insurgents or terrorist groups. 0
+5784 SEC's Gaston Admits Official Missed Call (AP) AP - The Southeastern Conference's supervisor of officials said an LSU player should have been called for pass interference on a pivotal interception against Alabama. 1
+1854 Iomega readies wireless NAS device Iomega Corp. is soon expected to ship its first network-attached storage (NAS) device based on wireless networking technology. 3
+5879 South Korea president in Brazil (AFP) AFP - South Korea's President Roh Moo-Hyun started an official visit to Brazil as part of his country's campaign to find new business in the region. 0
+4315 Sunni clerics urge election boycott Religious and political leaders gather at the Umm al-Qura Sunni Muslim mosque outside Baghdad, where clerics called for their followers to boycott Iraq #39;s January elections. 0
+4424 UNITED V ARSENAL: MATCH REPORT United are back in the title race after bringing Arsenal #39;s long unbeaten run to a grisly end in the Manchester rain. Ruud van Nistelrooy erased the misery of his penalty miss in last season #39;s fixture by slotting a second-half spot-kick past Jens Lehmann. 1
+5160 Slew of Lawsuits Will Target Vioxx Maker Throngs of lawyers who represent people allegedly hurt or killed by the withdrawn painkiller Vioxx will gather in California and Las Vegas next week to discuss preparing class-action lawsuits against the drug #39;s maker, Merck amp; Co. 2
+6104 Greenspan issues new warning over US current account deficit (AFP) AFP - US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said the United States' huge current account deficit cannot be indefinitely financed by foreign countries and investors. 2
+4187 FCC Mull November VoIP Vote WASHINGTON -- In the absence of congressional action, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Michael Powell has taken over the direction of Voice over IP (define) policy in the Capitol, at least for the time being. 3
+7040 Google Founders Interviewed by Barbara Walters Google Founders Interviewed by Barbara Walters\\Google's founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, were interviewed last night by Barbara Walters on ABC's 20/20 10 Most Fascinating People. Andy Beal who doesn't seem to be too fond of Barbara Wawa pointed this out on his SearchEngineLowdown blog. I was too busy eating ... 3
+5290 Plummer spreading production Jake Plummer #39;s four touchdown passes and 137.8 quarterback rating Sunday only begins to describe the efficient air attack used by the Broncos to rout the Houston Texas 31-13. 1
+7291 In U.S. Market, Cellphone Users Are Often All Talk Users in the United States continue to think of a cellphone as a device for talking, not text messaging. Marketers, however, hope to change that as soon as possible. 3
+5946 USA : Wal-Mart predicts bumper Christmas Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world #39;s biggest retailer, informed it was confident to see quot;another record quarter and a successful holiday season quot; after posting solid third-quarter results. 2
+2008 Jaguar Exit Throws F1 Deeper Into Turmoil LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One, already struggling to shape its future and put on a show, is staring into the abyss after Ford's decision to pull out and sell its Jaguar team. 1
+3609 Israel's Sharon Survives Two No-Confidence Votes (Reuters) Reuters - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon survived\two no-confidence votes in Israel's parliament on Monday,\clinging to power as he seeks to push through a disputed plan\for withdrawal from some occupied territory. 0
+1274 Pump prices may dip after Labor Day Pump prices have been climbing in advance of Labor Day, as they often do before the last major drive-away weekend of the summer. The average price for self-serve regular 2
+3147 Voters Flock to Register by Deadline In a glimpse of what the nation might see a month from now, people lined up at election offices and caused parking lot traffic jams as voter registration deadlines fell Monday in more than a dozen states. Many officials reported record numbers of new voters, some said they were overwhelmed, and allegations were already flying about fraud and the disqualification of some voters' applications... 0
+5564 Local Israeli And Palestinian Teens React To Arafat #39;s Death The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is deeply dividing an already torn Middle Eastern country. As Palestinians mourn the loss of their leader 0
+905 Defrocked Priest Gets Suspended Sentence for Marathon Attack A defrocked Irish priest who attacked the leader during yesterdays Olympic marathon was given a one year suspended sentence in Athens today. 1
+4488 Internet users far from being secure WASHINGTON - Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers. 3
+6749 Cavs to Go Bowling in Boise The University of Virginia football team has accepted an invitation to the MPC Computers Bowl at 2 pm (EST) on Dec. 27 in Boise, Idaho. 1
+5066 Lehman relishes chance to halt US slide AFTER being named as the 2006 US Ryder Cup team captain by the PGA of America at a press conference in Florida last night, Tom Lehman insisted he saw the chance to halt Americas recent dismal showing in the biennial match with Europe as an opportunity 1
+2180 Gates and Ballmer get pay raises Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer each received total compensation of \$901,667 in Microsoft Corp.'s 2004 fiscal year, up 4.4 percent from \$863,447 one year ago. 3
+5113 United Airlines Seeks Staff Concessions NEW YORK (Reuters) - United Airlines is expected to ask a bankruptcy judge to let it extract new concessions worth \$725 million a year from employees as it seeks to reorganize, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources. 2
+3820 God help us, Yuvi replaces Akash The Team India think tank has put its foot in the mouth again by replacing a specialist opener Akash Chopra by the ODI specialist Yuvraj Singh. 1
+6728 Cingular Sees Merger Savings Above Plan Cingular Wireless, the nation #39;s largest wireless carrier following the company #39;s merger with AT amp;T Wireless, said Wednesday that it has completed integration activities ahead of schedule and now expects merger-related cost savings to exceed prior estimates 2
+7192 Poutiainen Wins But Plays Down Cup Hopes Finland #39;s Tanja Poutiainen snatched back the women #39;s World Cup lead with her third victory of the Alpine ski season on Sunday but played down her chances of winning the overall title. 1
+6353 Weah returns to Liberia Liberian legend George Weah returns to Liberia to launch his bid for the country's presidency. 0
+4824 Sign off, then sign in G. Michael Caggiano Jr. lies awake at night thinking about bank signs. He ponders them during breakfast, while brushing his teeth, and quot;constantly quot; during the day, he says. 2
+5451 Observers warn militant groups may exploit bitterness in <b>...</b> NARATHIWAT, Thailand : The deaths and beatings that followed last month #39;s demonstration in southern Thailand have left an indelible mark on the psyche of the Muslims living 0
+6926 IT Heavies Launch quot;MegaGrid quot; Project SAN FRANCISCO -- Four mainstream IT companies are pooling resources to launch a standardized enterprise grid infrastructure based on their products. 3
+5757 Dell touts new blades #39; bang for the buck Organizations are replacing aging servers with newer more-powerful boxes, often Linux--based, and theyre also investing in storage. 3
+2783 Workers from 4 SF hotels go on strike Hotel workers at four San Francisco hotels have commenced a two-week strike this morning after working without a union contract for more than six weeks. 2
+1493 Atlanta police arrest Braves player on DUI charge ATLANTA - An Atlanta Braves player is in the Atlanta Jail today after being arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Members of the DUI Task Force arrested shortstop Rafael Furcal about 4:20 am 1
+2773 Verizon Wireless Offers AOL Mail Verizon Wireless has launched AOL Mail, a move that will give its Get It Now customers, who are AOL members, wireless access to their e-mail. 3
+4713 Durable Goods Orders Up Orders for durable goods rose in September for the third time in four months. Home sales also increased. Orders for goods intended to last more than three years increased 0.2 percent to \$195. 2
+2018 Colts' Tough Schedule Continues With Tenn. (AP) AP - Talk about testing a defense: The Indianapolis Colts opened the season against Tom Brady, face Steve McNair this week and then Brett Favre. They're lucky Peyton Manning plays for their side. 1
+2617 "NYMEX Oil Rises on Nigerian Rebel Threat NEW YORK (Reuters) - NYMEX crude oil futures jumped 36 cents in electronic trading on Monday evening to the psychological \$50 a barrel level, the highest in the 21 years oil futures have traded on the exchange, as Nigerian rebels decided an ""all-out"" war against the government starting Oct. 1." 2
+5016 UPDATE 1-Ronaldinho strikes to give Barca win over Milan A brilliant late strike from Ronaldinho gave dominant Barcelona a 2-1 win over AC Milan in an epic Champions League contest at the Nou Camp on Tuesday. 1
+4324 Lacie announces external SATA harddrive, high-end LCD Lacie today introduced a new series of external harddrives with SATA interface at the SMAU trade show in Milan, Italy. The drives are available in capacities up to 400 GByte. 3
+2215 No negotiation and no retreat, vows Bush When it came, the statement broadcast by the al-Jazeera Arabic news channel from Qatar was as chilling as it was ghoulish: A second American captive, Jack Hensley, 48, had 0
+5783 Alienware tames its prices for home PC users With its lowest-priced home PC to date, company shows desire to move beyond pricier game machines. 3
+6146 Spurrier expected to replace Holtz Lou Holtz wanted his South Carolina players to focus on their game against Clemson. They suddenly have a lot more on their minds. Holtz will retire as coach at South Carolina 1
+7323 Intel confirms dual-core desktop 'Smithfield' But is it two Prescotts in one package or a single-die part? 3
+2191 Noah's Ark Quest Dead in Water -- Was It a Stunt? In April a Christian activist announced a summer 2004 expedition to search for Noah's ark. The quest didn't happen, and now critics are questioning the project's credibility. 3
+4328 Wolfpack, Canes Clash at Carter-Finley Since becoming NC State #39;s head football coach in January of 2000, Chuck Amato has endeavored to change the culture of a program that had rarely flirted with greatness. 1
+6602 Iraqi Forces Foundering in Face of Killings and Threats by Rebels Iraqi forces, whose performance is crucial to securing January elections, are riddled with problems, say local U.S. officials. 0
+2845 Woods plays through the pain barrier The uncertainty over Tiger Woods #39; participation at the World Golf Championship at Mount Juliet ended this morning when the American ace decided to play despite injury. 1
+2745 Motorola cuts may not hurt Chandler Although Motorola Inc. announced it is cutting 1,000 jobs at its facilities worldwide, Chandler economic development officials Tuesday said the city should not see a negative impact at the company #39;s two sites. 2
+1966 U.S. Jet Fires at House in Fallujah (AP) AP - An American jet fired a missile at a house where about 10 members of an al-Qaida-linked group were believed to be meeting in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Friday, police and the U.S. military said. At least three people were killed. 0
+2044 Notables Every Baltimore starter reached base at least twice. Orioles' Brian Roberts set the AL record for doubles in a season by a switch hitter with 47 -- also tying Cal Ripken Jr.'s team record from 1983. 1
+6364 Agency sustains \$2 M hit The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission lost about \$2 million in revenue Wednesday as thousands of holiday travelers zipped through the toll booths for free. 2
+859 Microsoft revamps its plans for Longhorn Microsoft is shaking up its plans for the next version of Windows to get the software off the drawing board and into PCs by the end of 2006. 3
+2115 Viruses keep on growing Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies. 3
+3785 Bollywood actress Nirupa Roy dies Bollywood actress Nirupa Roy dies after a heart attack at her home in Mumbai (Bombay) aged 73. 0
+6949 Allies discuss early revival of 6-way talks Washington #39;s top nuclear negotiator arrived in Seoul yesterday from China to brainstorm ways to jump-start the stalled six-nation disarmament talks on the North Korean nuclear standoff. 0
+3717 New Crew Prepares for Launch to International Space Station All three men heading to the international space station in a Russian-built Soyuz spacecraft this Thursday will be riding the tiny craft for the first time, breaking with 35 years of tradition. 3
+6953 Sony Taps NVIDIA for Playstation 3 Graphics Sony entertainment has chosen NVIDIA as the supplier for the powerful graphics chips required for Sonys upcoming Playstation 3 video game console. 3
+2904 Different Shea provides late-game heroics for Hanover Hanover boys' soccer coach Jim Sylvia is beginning to see a pattern in his team's play. Luckily, it's not the kind of trend to complain about. 1
+6269 Pioneer replaces plasma TV power supplies Certain Pioneer TVs have a faulty power supply. An upgrade is available. 3
+7082 Report boosts Nextel, Sprint Shares of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. jumped yesterday following reports the two telephone companies were discussing a merger. 2
+1968 ATI Announces HyperMemory ATI Technologies announced a technology that reduces the need for dedicated graphics memory, which could lead to lower PC system costs. 3
+4552 Halliburton Suffers Loss on Asbestos Claims HOUSTON - Oilfield services giant Halliburton Co. on Tuesday swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, hurt by hefty charges from discontinued operations related to the settlement of asbestos and silica claims. 2
+2051 Georgia Rides Its Defense to Victory Over Marshall ATHENS, Ga. (Sports Network) - Michael Cooper ran for the only touchdown of the game, as third-ranked Georgia rode its defense to a 13-3 victory over Marshall at Sanford Stadium. 1
+5006 PalmOne to play with Windows Mobile? Rumors of Treo #39;s using a Microsoft operating system have been circulating for more than three years. Now an investment bank reports that PalmOne will use a 3
+5676 Spurs accuse liar Santini FORMER Tottenham Hotspur manager Jacques Santini sparked a war of words last night after claiming that he had resigned nine days ago because of a rift with director of football, Frank Arnesen, and not as previously stated for personal reasons. 1
+7370 Fiat seeks pact in row with GM Fiat and General Motors are to hold more talks to solve their differences over the future of the Italian firm's loss-making auto group, Fiat says. 2
+7507 Crude Oil Rises on Speculation Cold Weather May Increase Demand Crude oil futures are headed for their biggest weekly gain in 21 months on speculation cold weather may boost demand in the US Northeast, where 80 percent of the country #39;s heating oil is used. 2
+3657 Princess Diana Fountain to Close Again (AP) AP - It has been fenced in, clogged with leaves, overrun with visitors and even used as a dog bath. Now the Princess Diana memorial fountain is to close again to replace surrounding grass that has become sodden with splashing water, park officials said Tuesday. 0
+1280 Dell cuts prices on many corporate products Dell on Monday said it had cut prices by as much as fifth for a range of products aimed at US corporate customers, as the computer maker passed along savings from cheaper components. 3
+5412 US troops reach centre of Fallujah as 48 killed in Baquba and <b>...</b> FALLUJAH: Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi on Tuesday imposed a night curfew in Baghdad as US troops with crack Iraqi soldiers surged into the heart of Fallujah in a hail of explosions and gunfire on the second day of the largest operation in Iraq since 0
+5008 Death toll climbs in Baghdad blast A car bomb exploded outside the education ministry in central Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least six people and wounding about eight, the interior ministry said. 0
+6769 NBA Wrap: Curry, Chandler Lead Bulls Over Lakers NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eddy Curry registered 18 points and 10 rebounds and Tyson Chandler added 18 rebounds and 10 points as the Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 92-84 Wednesday. 1
+3414 Plugging in a Musical Visionary's Next Ideas Musician Brian Eno, who has been turning ideas into visionary music for decades, is looking to create software that will write song lyrics. 3
+5909 Confusion Over Afghan UN Hostages 17 November 2004 -- Afghanistan #39;s Interior Ministry believes three UN workers abducted nearly three weeks ago in Afghanistan are probably still being held in the area. 0
+4388 Investors put 1.5bn tag on Kidde Shareholders in Kidde, the fire protection group, have indicated they would be prepared to sell out if United Technologies Corporation (UTC), the US industrial conglomerate 2
+3201 "Acuity Earnings Rise on Improved Demand CHICAGO (Reuters) - Acuity Brands Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AYI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AYI.N</A>, a maker of lighting products and specialty chemicals, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 87 percent due to improved sales, lower operating expenses and a lower tax rate." 2
+650 "Spears' Fiance to Star in Her New Video NEW YORK - Britney Spears' former backup dancer and current fiance Kevin Federline can add another title to his resume: co-star. On Wednesday, a Jive Records publicist confirmed Federline is featured in Spears' upcoming ""My Prerogative"" video, set to debut in mid-September..." 0
+3715 New Year, New Notebooks For All T.C. Williams High School is handing out laptops to make sure students of all backgrounds have the latest equipment in an increasingly computerized world. 3
+5338 #39;Halo 2 #39; has game fans ATLANTA - For many video game addicts, the buzz on the sequel to quot;Halo quot; is louder than a machine gun rat-a-tatting in their ears. 3
+2545 Bill Gates is the richest for 11 years successively Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, still remains the richest person in the USA, according to Forbes Magazine. Gates has been keeping the first place for already 11 year in a raw among the richest Americans. 2
+5330 VoIP firm ties rebate deal to Wi-Fi router Vonage and Cisco's Linksys have a new bundle: an 802.11g router and any of three Vonage plans. 3
+3048 Bus ambush kills 17 workers near Tikrit Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying unarmed Iraqis to work at a US ammunition dump near Tikrit yesterday, killing 17 and raising the toll from three days of intensified and bloody terrorist 0
+4493 Invasion of the Data Snatchers (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Think your PC is safe? Think again. A new study indicates your home computer is likely bogged down with spyware, viruses and other scourges wrought by hackers and PC pranksters. Ignorance may be bliss for some people, but for computer users, not knowing can be costly and inefficient. 3
+1648 Greek Orthodox patriarch is accident victim Vatican, Sep. 13 (CWNews.com) - The Greek Orthodox Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria was killed in a helicopter crash on September 11, along with several other Orthodox prelates, as he traveled to Mount Athos. 0
+4423 Japan earthquakes kill 23, leave thousands in shelters (AFP) AFP - Thousands of people were spending the night in emergency shelters after the deadliest quakes to hit Japan in nearly a decade killed 23 people and injured more than 900, police and reports said. 0
+3893 Tensions surge in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Heavy gunfire erupted yesterday when police streamed into a slum stronghold of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. 0
+4307 Trial Date Set for Soldier at Abu Ghraib (AP) AP - A military judge ordered a U.S. Army reservist on Friday to stand trial Jan. 7 in Baghdad for allegedly abusing Iraq inmates at the Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad. 0
+3505 Bush, Kerry Seek to Claim Victory in Ohio (AP) AP - Chatter about President Bush and Democrat John Kerry was going strong above the whir of spin cycles at the Soapbox laundry, the debate reflecting the presidential race in a must-win state for both candidates. 0
+1053 12 nations agree to locust battle plan DAKAR, Senegal -- Residents burned tires and children took to the streets with sticks in Senegal's capital yesterday to fight an invasion of locusts, as 12 West African nations agreed on a battle plan. 0
+5135 Hackers, spoofers and malware--oh my! IE exploit code could boost risk of browser mishaps. Microsoft says teamwork makes for better defenses.\ 3
+1801 Celtic captain McNamara out for a month Celtic captain Jackie McNamara will be sidelined for at least a month after sustaining ankle ligament damage in Tuesday #39;s 3-1 Champions League defeat to Barcelona. 1
+3072 Falcons not cruising at 4-0; they #39;re working Jim Mora thought his team deserved a little something special. His Atlanta Falcons, with a thorough 27-10 pounding of the Carolina Panthers, had just extended their record to 4-0 for the first time since 1986. 1
+2350 Former Dot-Com Commerce One Eyes Closure Commerce One Inc., an Internet software maker valued at \$20 billion at the peak of dot-com mania, is poised to go out of business as a pauper. 3
+1242 Softbank's hopes on mobile services dashed (FT.com) FT.com - Softbank's hopes of starting a mobile phone service were dealt a blow on Monday after the Japanese telecoms regulator decided not to allocate bandwidth to new entrants for the time being. 3
+1832 More Troubles For Howard Tim Howard was quot;horribly at fault quot; and quot;had another bad night, his dreadful error leading to Lyon #39;s first goal quot; in Champions League action. 1
+5633 Police Lose Control of Mosul Amid Uprising (AP) AP - The Iraqi government rushed reinforcements Friday to the country's third-largest city, Mosul, seeking to quell a deadly militant uprising that U.S. officials suspected may be in support of the resistance in Fallujah #151; now said to be under 80 percent U.S. control. 0
+7305 Take Two Torts and Call Me in the Morning The friction that sometimes strains the patient-doctor relationship when lawyers seek medical care is at an all-time high. 3
+1284 Vijay around, Tiger not yet out of woods The sun was setting when Vijay Singh, Fijian golfer of Indian origin, birdied the 18th here, and it seemed like a sign that Tiger Woods days as the worlds number one player may be fading. 1
+5145 Serial HIV Assault Verdict Expected Mon. (AP) AP - A verdict will be announced Monday in the trial of a man charged with intentionally exposing 17 women to HIV, a county judge said. 3
+1456 Alcoa Warns Earnings to Miss Forecasts (Reuters) Reuters - Alcoa Inc. , the world's largest\aluminum producer, on Thursday warned that third-quarter\results would fall far short of Wall Street expectations, hurt\by plant shutdowns, restructuring costs and weakness in some\markets. 2
+3835 "Intel Cancels Revamped Chip The Intel Corporation said that it was canceling plans to market a faster version of its Pentium 4 chip to focus on products with ""more bang for the buck.""" 3
+836 SEC gives a slap on the wrist After last week #39;s settlement with San Francisco investment adviser Garrett Van Wagoner, you have to wonder how serious the Securities and Exchange Commission is about protecting mutual fund shareholders. 2
+2942 National League Roundup Jerome Williams pitched seven innings in his first start in two months, and San Francisco jumped back into a tie for the NL wild-card lead by beating host San Diego. 1
+544 Selig Welcomes Government Help In Steroids Scandal NEW YORK -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Monday he would accept government intervention on steroid testing if the players #39; association refuses to change the current rules, which run for two more years. 1
+7245 Spanish Leader Denies Gain From Bombings (AP) AP - Spain's prime minister, heckled Monday by opposition lawmakers, angrily denied his Socialist party instigated anti-government rallies on the eve of a general election to reap political benefit from the Madrid train bombings. 0
+873 "New Namath Book Is Fact, Not Fiction If you read the recent excerpt of ""Namath"" in Sports Illustrated and were put off by the apparent focus on the iconic Broadway Joe's personal life, be comforted in the knowledge that Mark Kriegel's 441-page biography includes plenty of football, too. The book is exhaustively researched and includes telling anecdotes from Beaver Falls, Pa., to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to New York." 1
+4646 Stanford ties Arizona in poll Media splits on who #39;s favorite in <b>...</b> The two teams that shared the Pac-10 women #39;s basketball title last season -- Stanford and Arizona -- are primed to share it again, according to the annual poll released at Pac-10 media day Tuesday at HP Pavilion in San Jose. 1
+1430 Mortgage Rates Across the US Climb Mortgage rates around the country went up this week, although 30-year mortgages still were below 6 percent for a sixth straight week. 2
+1197 World briefs LONDON - A man wielding a machete and a knife attacked two security guards at the building housing the headquarters of the British domestic intelligence service MI5 on Friday, police said. 2
+6401 US-Israel ties hang on Palestinian Vote In a pace-setting adventure next January that could herald a new beginning in the Middle East or spell disaster for all is the election of a Palestinian successor to the charismatic Yasser Arafat and a new Baghdad regime that could bring to an end the 0
+7429 Nokia To Use Holograms To Thwart Battery Counterfeiters Hologram labels will help customers identify original Nokia batteries, thus ensuring the safe use of handsets, says Nokia. All new batteries will come with a holographic image and an authentication code hidden under it. 3
+1260 Reds pick up Miley #39;s option for 2005 Reds general manager Dan O #39;Brien said Sunday what he has hinted at for the last month or so: Dave Miley and his staff will be back for 2005. 1
+1933 2 US workers seized in Baghdad BAGHDAD -- Kidnappers seized two Americans and a Briton from their central Baghdad villa at dawn yesterday, in a bold raid that could further limit the mobility of foreigners in the Iraqi capital. 0
+4260 No. 15 West Virginia, Syracuse battle it out for control of first MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (U-WIRE) -- Syracuse may enter Morgantown, W.Va., for Wednesday #39;s game under different circumstances than Mountaineer fans are used to from the former Big East powerhouse. 1
+692 AL Wrap: Oakland's Durazo Piles on Misery for Baltimore NEW YORK (Reuters) - Erubiel Durazo's three-run homer in the second inning helped the Oakland Athletics remain top of the American League (AL) West with a 9-4 win over the reeling Baltimore Orioles Thursday. 1
+2781 Hungary's Parliament Elects Prime Minister (AP) AP - Parliament on Wednesday elected one of Hungary's wealthiest businessmen as prime minister, ending two months of political uncertainty. 0
+2291 Briefly: T-Mobile sells Sidekick II roundup Plus: Spyware bill moves to Senate...Supercomputer center gets new No. 2...MIT, Caltech offer low-tech voting advice. 3
+4477 Aon may face civil suit The office of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has uncovered evidence of improper business practices at Aon Corp., the world #39;s second-largest insurance broker, according to a published report. 2
+788 GOP Jamboree Could Briefly Lift Stocks NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fasten your seatbelts. The Republicans are coming to town. If things go smoothly at the Republican National Convention, the stock market could get a brief boost next week, experts say. 2
+761 Next Version of Windows for PC's to Ship in 2006 To meet its timetable, Microsoft has scaled back its technological ambitions for the product, code-named Longhorn. 3
+7032 U.S. Alone Among Allies in Centralizing Spy Powers BERLIN (Reuters) - By creating a new, all-powerful director of national intelligence, the United States departs radically from the practice in most of its Western allies where spymasters shun the public gaze and work by committee. 0
+5634 Court ruling has fat cats purring THE future of horseracing in Britain was thrown into confusion this week as a result of a judgment by the European Court of Justice. 3
+4094 A game to remember CHARLTON #39;S players past and present would have been proud with this display - and how fitting that a game marking the Addicks #39; centenary had everything you could wish for from a match. 1
+4452 Dozens of Iraqi soldiers found executed The corpses of 50 soldiers of Iraq #39;s new army have been discovered northeast of the capital Baghdad. Interim Iraqi interior ministry spokesman Adnan Abd al-Rahman said the troops were believed to have been 0
+3364 Sony, Matsushita, Sharp to launch Blu-ray Disc camcorders in 2005 <b>...</b> TOKYO (AFX) - Firms that are supporting one of the next-generation optical DVD formats, the Blu-ray Disc, plan to release camcorders that record on smaller versions of the discs as early as 2005, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported, without citing sources. 3
+6298 SA-India Test: South Africa declare at 510 for 9 : Sports India: Cricket gt; Kanpur, Nov 22 : South Africa declared their first innings at 510 for nine on the third day of the first cricket Test against India here today. 1
+3989 Halo 2 for Xbox Leaked Online Microsoft confirms that a pirated copy of Halo 2 for Xbox in the PAL video format and French language started circulating on the Internet this week over newsgroups and piracy sites. 3
+2906 Bush, Kerry Differ on Approach to North Korea SEOUL (Reuters) - The determination of North Korea to develop nuclear arms could harden after President Bush and his rival, Senator John Kerry, clashed over how to proceed with six-party talks on Pyongyang's ambitions, analysts said. 0
+5782 Acer Ships 64-bit Notebook Acer America Corp. on Monday introduced a notebook based on the 64-bit mobile processor from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The Ferrari 3400, which runs on the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 for thin and 3
+6230 Holiday sales results lift Wal-Mart, Kmart Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said a surge in after-Christmas shopping spurred December same-store sales gains of about 3 percent, at the high end of its forecast. Kmart Holding Corp. said profit rose 10 percent during the holiday season after it limited deep discounts. 2
+2015 "Macaulay Culkin Released After Drug Arrest OKLAHOMA CITY - Former child star Macaulay Culkin was arrested on drug charges Friday during a traffic stop, authorities said. The 24-year-old actor, best known for his role in the ""Home Alone"" movies, was taken into custody on complaints of possession of a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription and possession of marijuana, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office..." 0
+6906 Vivendi, Messier Are Fined \$1.35M Each French regulators fined Vivendi Universal SA and its former boss Jean-Marie Messier nearly \$1.4 million each on Tuesday for deceiving investors with a litany of inaccurate financial communications issued over a two-year period. 2
+6690 SEC Delays Reviews for Some Firms Securities regulators gave more than 2,000 public companies a brief reprieve from new rules requiring them to assess the strength of their financial safeguards. 2
+5230 Militants holding UN workers say talks have been postponed Militants threatening to kill three UN hostages said yesterday that talks with Afghan and UN officials had been postponed for another day. 0
+1389 New Rules for Rematch of Colts and Patriots Indianapolis' loss to New England in the A.F.C. championship game in January will have an impact on officiating as the N.F.L. begins the 2004 season Thursday night. 1
+5491 Traber rehabbed all of last season Traber was chosen in the first round and 16th overall of the 2001 draft by the New York Mets, and made his major league debut with Cleveland in 2003. 1
+2159 Colombia militant gunned down A top leader of Colombia #39;s right-wing paramilitaries has been assassinated, throwing into further doubt the ongoing peace process with the government. 0
+2538 Soccer: Vller quits Roma after Bologna loss Rudi Vller said Sunday that he had left Roma of the Italian league. He had been manager for less than four weeks. Roma lost 3-1 to Bologna in Serie A on Saturday, even though its opponents played for 40 minutes with just nine men. 1
+4868 Australia conquer their final frontier Adam Gilchrist boldly went where no Australian captain since Bill Lawry has gone before at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur yesterday. His team #39;s 342-run win gave them an invincible 2-0 1
+6246 Trapeze Software Eases Services Delivery (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - Trapeze Networks this week will announce upgrades to its wireless LAN switch software. 3
+4566 Bank rate stable to boost exports: Reddy Mumbai: Despite the revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation rate, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had kept the bank rate stable at 6 per cent in the mid-term review of annual policy statement for the year 2004-05 in order to boost 2
+5316 Phoney eBay bidders fined EIGHT eBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly \$US90,000 (\$118,000) in restitution and fines after admitting they had bid on products to inflate the prices. 2
+2580 Hurricane Ivan blows Courts #39; profits away MILLIONS of pounds are likely to be wiped off profits at the Caribbean arm of furniture retailer Courts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ivan. 2
+4122 "Toshiba to Unveil HD DVD Laptops in 2005 -- Paper TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=6502.T qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">6502.T</A> will introduce laptop computers with HD DVD technology in December 2005, aiming to pressure rivals in the battle over formats for next-generation DVDs, the Nihon Keizai daily said on Wednesday." 3
+2211 Put RSS Feeds On Your Web Page Put RSS Feeds On Your Web Page\\If you're interested in putting RSS feeds on your Web page but you don't have a lot of server/programming expertise, you might want to try the RSS Digest tool at http://www.bigbold.com/rssdigest/ . This tools has some nice extras on it, though at the moment ... 3
+6323 Echoes Repeats Success Don't junk that GameCube: Metroid Prime 2 provides gorgeous atmosphere, a sweet score and fun gameplay to create a winner. By Chris Kohler. 3
+623 Civil servants in net porn probe More than 200 staff at the Department of Work and Pensions have been disciplined for downloading porn at work. 3
+3207 Judge Indicts 2 Former Parmalat Auditors MILAN, Italy Oct. 5, 2004 - Two former auditors at Parmalat were ordered to stand trial for market rigging under a fast-track procedure, the first indictments since the massive fraud scandal at the Italian-based dairy giant. 2
+5210 Contenders can #39;t afford any more mistakes When Nextel Cup leader Kurt Busch was hit by engine failure at Atlanta Motor Speedway and finished 42nd last Sunday, the mishap tightened NASCAR #39;s new 10-race championship format. 1
+4990 Arafat #39;s brother moved to Cairo for cancer therapy Palestinian sources said on Tuesday that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s younger brother Fatehy Arafat was transferred to a hospital in Cairo to be treated for intestines cancer. 0
+4543 Lehmann may have played last Test The 34-year-old tore his right hamstring on day one of the third Test against India at the VCA Ground just as he was presenting a very good case to be retained when captain Ricky Ponting returns from injury next week. 1
+2604 Bishop Indicted on Child Rape Charges SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Bishop Thomas Dupre, the former head of the Springfield Diocese, was indicted Monday on child rape charges, accused of molesting two boys in the 1970s, the county prosecutor said... 0
+1650 My 50 random musings on the final major championship of the year So the last major of 2004 is in the books. Herewith 50 random ruminations on the US Open that was. ... 1. Imagine how good Roger Federer will be once he learns to move around the court a little. 1
+1029 Google shares down ahead of first lockup expiry Shares in newly public Google Inc. fell 2 percent on Wednesday as investors braced for the expiration of a lockup period that has kept insiders at the Web search company from selling stock. 2
+5677 Chance to Measure Up During his 14 seasons as an NFL assistant and head coach, Virginia Coach Al Groh was often involved in the evaluation of college prospects. 1
+4515 Adobe, Yahoo to Integrate Products Adobe Systems Inc. ADBE.O and Yahoo Inc. YHOO.O on Monday said they have signed a deal to combine Adobe services, like its widely used document-sharing program, with Yahoo #39;s Web search functions. 3
+6973 Schwarzenegger Vows to Defend Emissions Law Toyota, General Motors and seven other automakers filed suit to block California's new greenhouse gas regulation, which was approved by the state in September. 0
+3307 Sirius counting Stern boost Howard Stern #39;s planned defection is a tremendous coup for the emerging satellite radio industry and a setback for the already slumping field of traditional radio -- especially Viacom, which 2
+1534 Itanium is Intels future Intel racked up some serious karmic debt when it schemed to run AMD out of the PC processor business. Xeon now languishes in Opterons shadow, which strikes me as just desserts for some nasty business. 3
+738 VeriSign #39;s Antitrust Claim Against ICANN Dismissed quot;VeriSign #39;s contentions are deficient, quot; Judge Howard Matz wrote in the 16-page decision setting aside the antitrust claims against ICANN. 3
+5819 Web Still in Early Days, Tech Leaders Say The Internet is only in its early adolescence with a raft of improvements on the horizon, and the venture capitalists who helped fund the early boom are 3
+2377 UPDATE 2-Ottawa sets Petro-Canada price at C\$64.50 Ottawa has set a price per share of C\$64.50 (\$50.42) in the sale of its 19 percent stake in Petro-Canada (PCA.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , as analysts 2
+3960 Australia turns down plea for more troops to protect UN staff in Iraq (AFP) AFP - Australia has turned down a diplomatic plea for a contribution to a military force to protect United Nations (UN) personnel in Iraq. 0
+2649 Former Executive Testifies, Offering Insider #39;s Look at Enron #39;s <b>...</b> A former executive who was a participant in the wrongdoing that helped cripple Enron testified on Monday, providing the first glimpse through the eyes of a principal of 2
+1703 Cisco launches equipment leasing arm in India as it eyes booming IT market (AFP) AFP - US computer networking giant Cisco's Indian subsidiary announced the launch of a leasing arm to grab a slice of the growing domestic IT market. 3
+4347 Cardinals make it to the World Series CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen brought St. Loius past Houston during the sixth inning, giving them the win and the pennant. 1
+2233 Guilty Plea Seen in Computer Associates Case Steven Woghin, the former general counsel of Computer Associates, will plead guilty to criminal charges. 2
+6093 Football: Spanish FA apologises The Spanish FA apologises to its English counterparts following racist chanting. 0
+1237 No Sign Yet of Predicted Big California Earthquake (Reuters) Reuters - The clock is running out on a\highly publicized prediction that a major earthquake will rip\through Southern California by Sunday. 3
+1655 Blurry Image Might Be First Picture of Exoplanet The image of a blurry red ball near a failed star just might be the first picture ever snapped of a planet outside our solar system, an astronomer who helped find the object said on Monday. 3
+7263 GM, Daimler Go Green Team-up will help the companies compete and fill gaps in both firms' portfolios. 2
+2095 Porn Processor Settles Deceptive-Billing Charges WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A pornography bill-processing company has agreed to forego \$17 million that it billed computer users in order to settle deceptive-business charges, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday. 3
+5850 American Express sues credit card rivals American Express is suing Visa and MasterCard plus eight US banks, claiming anti-competitive tactics kept it out of the market. The litigation is the latest setback for Visa and MasterCard, which last month 2
+6871 Titans OT Munoz has surgery Knoxville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Michael Munoz underwent successful surgery Friday on his injured right shoulder. 1
+4115 Briefly: Akamai boosts Web application services roundup Plus: Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung...RIM touts BlackBerry with Wi-Fi...HP to sell Voltaire's InfiniBand switch. 3
+1759 Villeneuve and Sauber With Jacques Villeneuve testing for Renault today at Silverstone there has been the perhaps inevitable speculation that this could change things for next season when Giancarlo Fisichella is due to join Fernando Alonso at Renault F1. 1
+4714 Stargazers Enjoy Total Lunar Eclipse Astronomy buffs and amateur stargazers turned out to watch a total lunar eclipse Wednesday night - the last one Earth will get for nearly two and a half years. 3
+3297 Plutonium: rising terror threat The radioactive element could be used to make weapons just as dangerous as enriched uranium bombs. 0
+1160 Wal-Mart Anchors Windows Media Mall The world #39;s largest software company has teamed with the world #39;s largest retailer to help kick off the latest version of Windows Media Player. 2
+4356 Delta Air Lines Prepares Chapter 11 Filing Delta Air Lines Inc. could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, a source familiar with the matter said yesterday. 2
+1990 Enter your e-mail: If you can #39;t beat Google, make it better--that seems to be the lesson of A9.com, Amazon #39;s intriguing new search site. For Web searches, A9 simply gives you Google #39;s results, but it does a lot more--for instance 3
+3528 Two Car Bombs Kill 10 Iraqis in Baghdad BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 10 Iraqis and wounding 16, police and hospital officials said. One American soldier was hurt... 0
+3975 Ireland #39;s National Carrier Seeks Govt. Aid Ireland #39;s state-owned carrier, Aer Lingus, has asked the government for a grant worth euro200 million to euro300 million (US\$250 million to US\$375 million) to begin buying 10 or more long-haul aircraft from either Boeing or Airbus. 2
+2184 Goss Gets Senate Panel's OK for CIA Post WASHINGTON - A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the nomination of Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., to head the CIA, overcoming Democrats' objections that Goss was too political for the job... 0
+1646 Italian GP, Race Fernando spun out of third position while Jarno finished tenth in this afternoon's Italian Grand Prix 1
+7588 Search providers seek video, find challenges Internet search providers are reacting to users #39; rising interest in finding video content on the Web, while acknowledging that there are steep challenges that need to be overcome. 3
+7450 Mass. auto rates to stay fairly steady next year The state insurance commissioner yesterday held auto insurance premiums fairly steady for next year while approving measures that could sharply increase the rates paid by inexperienced teenage drivers. 2
+2430 Comcast part of group wanting to buy MGM A consortium led by Sony Corp. of America that includes Comcast Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Inc. 2
+5067 Quick end to US election crucial US President George W. Bush is on the verge of a re-election victory, but Democratic challenger John Kerry is not conceding defeat, at least not now. 2
+7183 Klitschko wins in 8th LAS VEGAS -- If Vitali Klitschko made one thing clear last night about the heavyweight division, it's how finished Mike Tyson really is. 1
+3160 Moose bullish about chances This is Mike Mussina #39;s fourth postseason here, so he knows the drill. He understands that all of his bad memories of his disappointing season -- the Japan trip, his early-season struggles and 1
+6244 HK Disneyland Theme Park to Open in September Hong Kong #39;s Disneyland theme park will open on Sept. 12, 2005 and become the driving force for growth in the city #39;s tourism industry, Hong Kong #39;s government and Walt Disney Co. 2
+5346 New York Times Co. announces plan to sell Manhattan building _ The New York Times Co. plans to sell its building on West 43rd Street in Manhattan to a partnership led by Tishman Speyer Properties, the companies announced Monday. 2
+5647 Iran Says EU Nuke Negotiations in Final Stages TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's negotiations with the European Union over a deal which would spare Tehran from possible U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program are in their final stages, Iran said Saturday. 0
+4134 Soldier to Plead Guilty in Iraq Abuse Case (AP) AP - An Army reservist charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners plans to plead guilty at a court martial to four counts arising from the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal in a plea deal in which eight other counts will be dropped, his lawyer has said. 0
+6027 "Blue Chips Rise, Altria Higher on Upgrade NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips rose on Thursday, led by Altria Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MO.N</A> and other tobacco stocks, after a federal appeals court expressed skepticism about whether the government could force cigarette makers in a lawsuit to pay billions of dollars." 2
+947 Marlins keep pace in wild-card race The Mets #39; objective, Fred Wilpon said last winter and into the spring, was to play meaningful games late into the season. The owner was confident his revamped team could compete for first place 1
+4681 Report finds handheld device market in continued decline The worldwide market for handheld devices saw its third successive quarter of year-over-year decline in the third quarter of 2004, according to a new report released by IDC. 2
+3478 MPAA asks Supreme Court to rule on P-to-P cases SAN FRANCISCO - Representatives for the music and movie industries have filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court decision in which companies that enable peer-to-peer (P-to-P) file trading networks were absolved of liability for copyright violations by users of those networks. 3
+1063 Federated sales decline in August A slow August snapped an eight-month winning streak for Federated Department Stores Inc., which reported its first drop in sales since November. 2
+2727 I.B.M. Supercomputer Sets World Record for Speed An I.B.M. machine has reclaimed the title of fastest supercomputer, overtaking a Japanese computer that had caused shock waves at United States government agencies when it set a computing speed record in 2002. 3
+3865 WEEK 6: Pregame show hits the road for Seattle-New England Every week, the experts of FOX NFL Sunday will candidly reveal their observations and make their opinions known as they prepare for their top-rated pregame telecast - seen each Sunday at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT. 1
+2405 IBM as PeopleSoft #39;s Hero? Hardly Big Blue --a white knight? It #39;s easy to see how industry watchers got carried away with speculation that IBM (IBM ) might be riding to rescue of beleaguered PeopleSoft (PSFT ). On Sept. 2
+2204 "Jabil Circuit Posts Higher Profit SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JBL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">JBL.N</A> on Tuesday posted a higher quarterly profit on stronger demand for computers, cellphones and other electronic products." 2
+563 Jamaican Government to Provide Free Internet Access in Poor <b>...</b> Jamaica #39;s government on Tuesday announced a US\$5 million (Jamaican \$308 million) plan to provide free Internet access in poor communities across the island. 3
+6624 Day 3: Dravid, Ganguly take charge India lost two wickets on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today. South Africa bounced back from a miserable day on the field yesterday to remove the dangerous 1
+5435 Patron Saint of the Nerds St. Expedite might not even be a true saint, but that doesn't stop programmers and job seekers from asking for his help. Michelle Delio reports from New Orleans. 3
+4845 Harrington tied for first at Valderrama Padraig Harrington is tied for first at the Volvo Masters in Valderrama, at two under after 14 holes. Joining him at the top of the leaderbaod are Angel Cabrera, Brian Davis, and Alastair Forsyth. 1
+3274 Investors weigh effect of oil prices NEW YORK Another rise in oil prices is putting some pressure on stocks, which are mixed. The Dow Jones industrial average is down 12 points at ten-thousand-165. 2
+2842 Going Private: The Promise and Danger of Space Travel A flurry of space tourism milestones and announcements in recent days signals that human spaceflight is shifting from governments to the private sector, space experts say. 3
+5000 Toyota #39;s quarterly profit drops Toyota Motor Corporation, the world #39;s second-largest carmaker, had an unexpected drop in quarterly profit as investment earnings declined at a truckmaking unit and a stronger yen cut the value of overseas sales. 2
+1377 Groups Offers Beer for Blood Donations (AP) AP - Some in Michigan who roll up their sleeves to donate blood will get a racetrack T-shirt, hat and pin. Sponsors in San Diego have given away whale-watching trips. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Regional Transit Authority handed out vouchers for a pint of any beverage, including beer, in exchange for a pint of blood. 3
+5934 Consumer Prices: Biggest Jump Since May Surging energy costs drove US consumer prices up by a hefty and larger-than-expected 0.6 percent last month, the biggest jump since May, a government report showed on Wednesday. 2
+816 Apology, refund from cruise line In a move almost unheard of in its industry, Norwegian Cruise Line has apologized for service problems during the Pride of Aloha #39;s first two months of sailing around Hawaii, and is refunding a portion of the service charge to everyone who has cruised on 2
+1570 European Tour hopes still high in Canada Hopes of another European Tour victory on the US PGA Tour remained high as Jesper Parnevik and Vijay Singh enjoyed a share of second place after the third round of the Bell Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey course in Ontario. 1
+5613 Secretary Rumsfeld Remarks En Route to El Salvador SEC. RUMSFELD: As you know, were going to be stopping in El Salvador and Nicaragua and Panama and Ecuador. The first stops will be visits to the places, particularly El Salvador and Nicaragua - countries 0
+5139 Convicted spammer gets nine years in slammer A brother and sister have been convicted of three felony charges of sending thousands of junk e-mails; one of them was sentenced to nine years in prison, the other was fined \$7,500. 3
+1340 Study: Athletic success doesn #39;t pay off in donations Success in big-time sports has little, if any, effect on a college #39;s alumni donations or the academic quality of its applicants, according to a study made under the direction of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. 1
+5392 Cisco Systems 1st-Quarter Earnings Rise (Reuters) Reuters - Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest maker\of equipment that directs data over the Internet, on Tuesday\said quarterly earnings rose 29 percent on rising demand for\its networking gear. 2
+6365 Good Luck and Bubblewrap.com Collard greens and black-eyed peas, a New Years tradition, on a chefs site; Virtual-Bubblewrap.com lets you punch holes with your mouse; KnowItAllVideo.com, where amateur instructional videos are posted and rated. 3
+4986 Oracle #39;s sweet on PeopleSoft Oracle sweetened its hostile bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft to \$9.2 billion, a 14 increase aimed at resolving the long-running takeover battle between the bitter foes. 2
+4639 Sharon, Under Pressure, Snubs Gaza Referendum Call JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli leader Ariel Sharon rejected calls from within his divided cabinet on Wednesday for a referendum on leaving Gaza after winning parliament's support to uproot settlements from land claimed by Palestinians. 0
+1937 Sex Drive With Gina Lynn Wired News introduces a new column by Regina Lynn Preciado. It's about sex. And technology. You'll dig it. 3
+3089 PeopleSoft ousts CEO, still opposes Oracle bid (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - PeopleSoft's board might have finally blinked. The business-software maker, facing a 16-month takeover siege from rival Oracle, has canned the CEO who bitterly opposed the deal and lost crucial regulatory support in its bid to stay independent. 3
+3042 New Bomb Blast Wounds 15 in India Suspected separatists bombed a power line, a gas pipeline, a tea plantation and a crowded marketplace in northeastern India on Sunday, intensifying a campaign of violence 0
+7380 No. 1 LSU overcomes stubborn host Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS - Top-ranked teams aren #39;t solo shows, and star Seimone Augustus sure has plenty of help around her with the LSU Lady Tigers. 1
+867 Federal-Mogul May Sell Turner amp; Newall Assets, Independent Says Federal-Mogul Corp., the bankrupt US engineering company, may sell its UK-based Turner amp; Newall Plc after the UK division #39;s independent pension trustee rejected a \$130 million cash offer 2
+1255 Bush Backers in Wisconsin Say He Is Decisive in War (Reuters) Reuters - The Iraq war and concerns about\terrorism may determine the outcome of the upcoming election,\and they appear to have bolstered support for President Bush in\at least one Republican bastion in the swing state of\Wisconsin. 0
+3548 New pension 'would help millions' Britain's pension system could easily be replaced by a new payment that would make millions better off, a report says. 2
+1644 Sharon faces Netanyahu challenge Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has received a surprise challenge to his plan to expedite a pullout from Gaza after Benjamin Netanyahu, his main rival in the Likud party, called for a referendum on the issue. 0
+2357 Mass. court denies new trial for convict BOSTON -- The state appeals court on Thursday declined to allow a new trial for a father convicted of beating a man to death at their sons #39; hockey practice. 1
+739 Rooney going nowhere unless price is right: Moyes England striker on his way. Or is he? Will it be St James #39; Park or Old Trafford? Or will he remain at Goodison? Although Wayne Rooney today handed in a transfer request, and set in motion his seemingly inevitable 1
+4316 Fixed-to-mobile substitution gaining momentum There is a strong trend for consumers to move away from using fixed-line phones in concert with mobiles to use mobile handsets for all or most of their voice calls, according to a study conducted for Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia by UK market 3
+4163 Sales of industrial robots surging: UN report Geneva - Worldwide sales of industrial robots surged to record levels in the first half of 2004 after equipment prices fell while labour costs grew, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe said in a report to be released today. 3
+6894 Accord on restoring rail link reached: Khokhrapar-Monabao route ISLAMABAD, Dec 3: Pakistan and India have agreed to an early resumption of rail link between Khokhrapar and Monabao suspended since the 1965 war. 0
+5928 Smoking ban would target pubs ritain #39;s government proposed banning smoking in most public places yesterday, setting off debate over what one smoker decried as the brainchild of a busybody quot;nanny state. 0
+3283 Ailton Weighs Rising Sun Offer Schalke 04 striker Ailton has revealed that he has a big bucks contract waiting for him in Japan. (My agent) put a concrete offer from Japan in front of me, quot; the reigning German Footballer of the Year told SportBild. 1
+7166 Barca wins again Barcelona has moved 12 points clear at the top of Spain #39;s Primera Liga thanks to a 2-1 win at Albacete. Andres Iniesta put Barca ahead after just two minutes, but when Mark Gonzalez made it 1-1 with 17 minutes 1
+5090 Mortgage Rates Rise Around the Country Mortgage rates around the country rose this week but are still at levels that should continue to provide support to the vibrant housing market, analysts say. 2
+7506 Smith says Harmison is the weakest link The South Africa captain Graeme Smith has stirred things up before today #39;s first Test against England by claiming that Steve Harmison, the world #39;s leading bowler, is mentally vulnerable and can be disarmed for the rest of the five-Test series if the 1
+7436 Sudan to Stop Fighting if Rebels Withdraw (AP) AP - Sudan is prepared to halt military operations in the Darfur region if rebels withdraw from some positions they captured earlier this year, government negotiators said Wednesday. 0
+3971 Gay Marriage Issue Motivates Conservatives WASHINGTON - Gay marriage is emerging as a big enough issue in several states to influence races both for Congress and the presidency. Ballot initiatives on banning same-sex marriages are expected to propel social conservatives to the polls in 11 states, including four presidential battlegrounds: Arkansas, Ohio, Michigan and Oregon... 0
+6760 Panera Hopes 'Chilling Out' Brews Sales (AP) AP - Bakery cafe chain Panera Bread Co. hopes its customers will stick around a little longer #151; grab a bite to eat, buy another cup of coffee, try the Wi-Fi. In other words, just chill out. 3
+3122 Video Shows Militants Killing Iraqi from Italy, Turk BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic militants distributed a video in Iraq on Monday showing the killings of two men who identified themselves as an Italian of Iraqi origin and a Turk. 0
+5835 NOVA, BP to Form Joint Venture NOVA Chemicals Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to form a joint venture with BP PLC to manufacture and market styrenic polymers in Europe. 2
+7307 Sony and Samsung to Cross-License Patents Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday they had agreed to share patents on basic technology to speed up product development and avoid adding to a growing number of cross-border patent disputes. 3
+6676 Cardinals to Play Broncos Boise State accepts a bid Tuesday to play Louisville in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31, in a matchup of the nation's top two offenses. 1
+3826 Sun Micro Posts Narrower Quarterly Loss SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose for the second consecutive quarter on higher sales of servers after three years of declines. 2
+2821 Sales, Sun surge ahead The Connecticut Sun had an off game last Saturday, when they dropped the opener of their WNBA Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Washington Mystics. 1
+5716 Abbas Escapes Gaza Shooting Unharmed (AP) AP - Mahmoud Abbas, the temporary successor to Yasser Arafat, escaped unharmed Sunday when militants firing assault rifles burst into a mourning tent for the deceased Palestinian leader, killing two security guards and wounding six other people. 0
+3281 The Last Supernova: 400-Year-Old Explosion Imaged (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - Four hundred years ago this \ week, a previously unseen star suddenly appeared in the night sky. Discovered \ on Oct. 9, 1604, it was brighter than all other stars. 3
+1606 Virus writers look for work THE WRITERS of the MyDoom viruses are encoding job applications into the latest variants of the bug. According to Sophos the plea for work was found when its boffins were stripping the code of the MyDoom-U and MyDoom-V variants. 3
+5478 League of Development Major League Soccer plans to start a new league to develop young players, part of its 10-year sponsorship deal with Adidas. 1
+2209 When outsourcing, don't forget security, experts say When outsourcing IT operations offshore, companies often focus on lower costs and more productivity -- and fail to keep in mind the cultural differences that could affect their security, said experts at the Gartner IT Security Summit. 3
+3008 G7 fails to reach debt deal Hopes of a deal to write off completely the debts of some of the world #39;s poorest countries were dashed after the Group of Seven rich nations club failed to reach agreement. 2
+4396 Revolving Door <em> IN</em><br> Aylwin B. Lewis, president of Yum Brands, as chief executive of Kmart. 0
+1870 Keep It in the Family The IRS is gunning for your inherited IRA. Follow these steps to avoid costly penalties. 2
+4035 Opel management, workers talk in job issues The management and labor representatives of the car producer Opel began talks Monday on thecontroversial massive layoffs faced by its workers. 2
+7038 "Ex-U.S. Cyber Security Chief Sees Curb on Phishing <p>\</p><p> By Lisa Baertlein</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A former White House Web security\chief predicted on Wednesday that technology companies and law\enforcers could soon stamp out most Internet ""phishing"" scams\that aim to trick people into giving away personal and\financial information.</p>" 3
+7335 Toshiba to use perpendicular recording in new HDDs Toshiba is close to commercializing a new data storage technology that could significantly increase the capacity of hard-disk drives, it said Tuesday. 3
+6174 Sorenstam maintains Florida lead Annika Sorenstam could only manage a level-par 72 on day three of the ADT Tour Championship in Florida but it was enough to maintain a one-stroke lead. 1
+1464 Two Charged in S. African Nuclear Trafficking Case JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 9 -- A German man and his colleague appeared in court Thursday on charges of violating South Africa #39;s ban against nuclear proliferation, according to news reports. 0
+2063 Polls Open for Indonesia #39;s First Direct Presidential Elections Polls have opened for Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election. Election observers say they are impressed with the six-month electoral process, which also chose members of the national assembly and local councils. 0
+6650 "Princess Di's Ex-Bodyguard Disputes Claim (AP) AP - A former bodyguard of Princess Diana on Tuesday dismissed her claim that one of her lovers was ""bumped off.""" 0
+2743 Taiwan FM apologises for #39;rude words #39; against Singapore TAIPEI (dpa) - Taiwan Foreign Minister Mark Chen apologised to Singapore on Tuesday over the words he used in describing the Southeast Asian city-state. 0
+5473 Soccer: Juventus beat Fiorentina 1-0 in Italian league match ROME : Juventus extended their lead at the top of Serie A to six points after they scraped a 1-0 home win over Fiorentina and closest rivals AC Milan were held to a goalless draw at Brescia. 1
+6245 Ryanair names Liverpool airport as 12th base Ryanair is making Liverpool #39;s John Lennon Airport its 12th European base. The low fares airline is investing \$240m in four new Boeing 737-800 aircraft and will launch nine new European routes from the airport. 2
+7246 HP shifts focus for HP-UX Hewlett-Packard has dropped plans to beef up its HP-UX operating system with new high availability and clustering technology it obtained in its 2002 acquisition of Compaq. The company will instead shift its development focus to new areas, as it attempts to convince customers that there is still life in its venerable Unix operating system. 3
+7460 UK #39;s highest court rules against holding terror suspects without <b>...</b> Britain #39;s highest court ruled Thursday that the government cannot detain terror suspects indefinitely without trial. Nine Law Lords ruled in favor of a group of men jailed without charge for 0
+4548 New Rebel Factions Emerge in Darfur New rebel factions have emerged in western Sudan, complicating peace talks on the conflict in Darfur. The UN special representative for Darfur, Jan Pronk, says he thinks the new groups are serious and need to be taken into consideration. 0
+5846 Europe #39;s Mission to Moon Called Success In this artist #39;s rendition released by the European Space Agency, the European-made SMART-1 solar-powered satellite is seen nearing the Moon on its way to make the first comprehensive inventory of key chemical elements in the lunar surface. 3
+5018 Time Warner Shares Idle Ahead of Report Shares of Media giant Time Warner Inc. were little changed Monday ahead of the company #39;s third-quarter earnings report as investors wonder exactly what chairman Dick Parsons might say about its troubled America Online unit. 2
+3564 Mount St. Helens Releases More Steam (AP) AP - More steam gushed out of Mount St. Helens following an increase in earthquake activity, keeping scientists guessing as to what is happening deep within the volcano and perhaps showing that the mountain's seismic activity may not be over yet. 3
+3779 Cost Cuts Boost Southwest Air Profit Southwest Airlines (LUV) on Thursday said third-quarter earnings rose 12 percent due to higher revenue and better cost performance even though record-high fuel prices stung the low-cost carrier. 2
+2885 Experts Predict Mount St. Helens Eruption (AP) AP - The flurry of earthquakes at Mount St. Helens intensified further Thursday, and one scientist put the chance of a small eruption happening in the next few days at 70 percent. 3
+4323 Amazon.com net sales jump 29; Google reports \$52M in net income OCTOBER 22, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Amazon.com Inc. fell a penny short of analysts #39; per-share earnings expectations, while reporting net sales of \$1. 3
+6885 "N. Korea and U.S. Met Twice This Week (AP) AP - North Korea on Saturday said its U.N. diplomats met U.S. officials in New York twice in the past week but concluded that Pyongyang should hold off on nuclear negotiations until the U.S. administration changes its ""hostile"" policy toward the country." 0
+932 Parts pinch shuts down Ford plant Workers at the Ford plant in Hapeville are getting a second unexpected day off during the dog days of summer. The company has stopped assembly-line production at the plant today because of a continued parts shortage, a Ford official said. 2
+6945 Dutchman suspected of aiding Saddam in war crimes is arrested A MAN suspected of helping former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein commit war crimes and genocide by supplying him with materials for chemical weapons, has been arrested by the Netherlands authorities. 0
+5118 US troops move toward Fallujah Insurgents and American forces clashed briefly Thursday near the Iraqi city. A large US assault is expected. 0
+7172 Australian man killed by shark on Great Barrier Reef (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - CAIRNS, Australia (AP) - A 38-year-old Australian man bled to death Saturday after he was rescued from the jaws of a shark while spearfishing on the Great Barrier Reef, authorities said. 0
+3062 Nikkei Opens Higher (Reuters) Reuters - The Nikkei average rose 1.37 percent at\the opening on Monday as a recovery in U.S. stocks encouraged\investors to seek bargains among lagging issues, including\Canon Inc. and other high-tech issues. 0
+4804 Japan steps up efforts for Iraq hostage release Japan has made last-ditch efforts to secure the release of a Japanese hostage facing execution in Iraq. A Japanese government official says efforts are still being made to free Shosei Koda, 24, but there have been no reports of any progress. 0
+1558 American League Game Summary - Minnesota At Detroit Detroit, MI -- Jacque Jones #39; single in the seventh scored Pat Borders with the go-ahead run and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. 1
+6683 The Kremlins Leviathan In Putins Russia Gazprom is by no means a mere natural monopoly, nor a newly established ministry for oil and gas. Gazprom is an instrument of public administration just like the pro-Kremlin United Russia 2
+802 Hurricane Watch Issued for Gaston Off S.C. COLUMBIA, S.C. - A hurricane watch was issued for the South Carolina coast Saturday as forecasters predicted Tropical Storm Gaston would make landfall near Charleston on Sunday night... 0
+4445 Junqueira beats Bourdais to take Lexmark Indy 300 The race for the Champ Car drivers #39; title is going to Mexico City in two weeks. Bruno Junqueira won yesterday #39;s Lexmark Indy 300 ahead of teammate Sebastien Bourdais, stalling Bourdais #39; run to the 2004 championship 1
+4269 Viacom, Disney pay \$1.5M FCC fine Disney and Viacom agreed to a fine of \$1.5 million from the Federal Communications Commission over claims their children #39;s cable television networks violated advertising restrictions, the FCC said Thursday. 2
+1818 "Kerry Challenges Bush Record on Issues DETROIT - Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Wednesday of presiding over an ""excuse presidency,"" challenging Bush's credibility on jobs, the record national deficit and the war in Iraq..." 0
+1770 Study: 400K Fewer Tech Jobs Since 2001 The US information tech sector lost 403,300 jobs between March 2001 and this past April, and the market for tech workers remains bleak, according to a new report. 2
+6883 Meanwhile Bud tells DC, a deal is a deal Two days after city officials gave preliminary approval to finance a ballpark for the Nationals, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said he would not renegotiate part of the stadium agreement with the DC Council. 1
+1748 Chiquita slips on higher Q3 costs CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Higher operating costs are canceling out expense reductions and cutting into Chiquita Brands #39; profit expectations for the third quarter, the company said Tuesday. 2
+1281 NL Wrap: Backe Pitches, Hits Astros to Win Over Reds Brandon Backe pitched seven innings and clubbed a two-run homer, the first of his major league career, to earn the Houston Astros an 11-5 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Monday. 1
+3896 Jimenez ends Langer #39;s Match Play bid Spain #39;s Miguel Angel imenez completed a 2 amp;1 victory over German Bernhard Langer in their delayed World Match Play Championship quarter-final at Wentworth on Saturday. 1
+1823 Infineon to Pay a Fine in the Fixing Of Chip Prices Federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they had cracked a global cartel that had illegally fixed prices of memory chips in personal computers and servers for 2
+2939 Research Is Definitely in Motion The Blackberry wireless device maker is straining to exceed expectations. 2
+3656 Carrefour Dips Ahead of Expected Warning Carrefour SA #39;s shares dipped Tuesday amid reports that the world #39;s second largest retailer was to issue a profit warning when it posts third-quarter revenue later in the day. 2
+2270 Ireland launches phone fraud crackdown In an effort to stop scams that cause unwitting Internet users to be charged premium rates for calls placed by software surreptitiously installed on their PCs, Ireland is going to block outgoing calls to 13 countries. 3
+1439 IBM Aims New DB2 at Rivals IBM (Quote, Chart) announced its first major database refresh in almost two years with new features from the company #39;s autonomic computing vault. 3
+7170 Israeli Labour party could clinch coalition deal with Sharon #39;in <b>...</b> Israel #39;s opposition Labour party began talks with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud party yesterday about joining its coalition - a partnership aimed at promoting a military withdrawal from Gaza. 0
+5069 Foreign reactions to the election Top foreign officials across Europe are either accepting or welcoming the second term for President Bush. Meeting in Moscow, Italian prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Russian President Vladimir Putin said they welcome the Bush win. 0
+3956 India watches in awe as two grand families feud in public (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - NEW DELHI (AP) - On one side is the dynasty that has dominated Indian politics for half a century. On the other is the family of India's most popular actor, a man so revered that his fans have been known to commit suicide out of loyalty to him. 0
+3604 World ; Bigley: I want to live a simple life, the final plea World News, The nearly five-minute tape was released two days after Bigley #39;s family said it had the proof that the 62-year-old engineer from Liverpool was killed. 0
+3793 Can't Hide Your Lying ... Face? In search of the ultimate lie detector, researchers turn to thermal facial scans, brain wiring and eyeball tracking. But deception still, well, deceives. By Randy Dotinga. 3
+5167 Verizon Wireless Buys NextWave Licenses (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon Wireless is adding to its considerable spectrum holdings with the proposed acquisition of airwaves owned by NextWave Telecom. Under terms of the agreement, Verizon will pay US #36;3 billion for NextWave's PCS spectrum licenses in 23 U.S. markets. 3
+3595 A Senator #39;s Outrage Delays Passage of Corporate Tax Bill The Senate cleared a path on Sunday for a bill to hand out about \$140 billion in corporate tax breaks, but it was blocked from a final vote by a fight over a provision aimed at helping reservists on duty in Iraq. 2
+7070 Premier swallows Bird #39;s custard Bird #39;s custard and Angel Delight are back in British hands after a 70m deal announced yesterday. The famous brands have been bought by Premier Foods, owner of Ambrosia custard and Rowntrees jelly, from the US food group Kraft. 2
+6319 Arrowhead: It still is pointing the way In comparison to its contemporaries it could be termed a modern marvel, an example of how to do things right when everyone else was doing things wrong. 1
+2163 Nestle Confirms Targets After Rivals Warn Nestle confirmed its 2004 guidance on Tuesday, a day after competitors Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive cast doubts over the consumer goods industry #39;s outlook by issuing profit warnings. 2
+3823 NAB studying buyer interest for Irish banks SYDNEY: National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB), Australia #39;s biggest bank, is gauging buyer interest for its struggling Irish banks, signalling that it is prepared to exit part of its European market. 2
+2103 Verity, ClearForest add structure to data Verity this week will unwrap a software add-on to its search system, designed to make unstructured content more usable in corporate applications. The announcement follows activity from ClearForest, which last month introduced Version 6.0 of its Text Analytics platform for systematically structuring unstructured data so it can be processed with enterprise data in business intelligence systems. 3
+6896 Zimbabwe will not invite imperialists to observe elections <b>...</b> HARARE - The Zimbabwe government will not invite imperialist countries to observe its elections due to be held in March next year, a Saturday newspaper quoted President Robert Mugabe as saying. 0
+6859 Bode Miller picks up fourth win of World Cup season Bode Miller won for the fourth time this season Friday and Daron Rahlves was second -- the first 1-2 finish for US men in a World Cup downhill. 1
+4084 AMD pushes desktop performance with new chips Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) is expected to unveil its most powerful desktop processors to date on Tuesday, a few days after rival Intel Corp. disclosed changes to its desktop processor road map. 3
+4117 Feds Mum on Pre-Election Terror Threat (AP) AP - FBI, Justice Department and Homeland Security Department officials aren't talking much about the threat of a terrorist attack to disrupt the election in two weeks. 0
+2623 Junior: Late father #39;had a lot to do #39; with rescue NEW YORK -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. has trouble remembering those frantic seconds when he escaped from his burning racecar. He believes, however, that his late father figured in his survival. 1
+861 Canada, US fail to resolve beef trade dispute Canada and the United States have failed to reach an agreement on resuming US imports of Canadian live cattle, local press reported Sunday. 2
+3683 Australia: Wallets trump war A majority of Australians oppose the Iraq war, but they turned out to be more concerned about the economy. 0
+633 Electronic Jihad Internet Attack Rumored For Today Electronic Jihad Internet Attack Rumored For Today\\Is the Electronic Jihad attack happening today or is it just stirred up rumors? Yevgeny Kaspersky has raised concerns of a major attack on the internet today. Kaspersky has been widely quoted as saying that there would be a major online attack against Israeli ... 3
+2351 "Halliburton Says It May Separate KBR Unit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Halliburton Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HAL.N</A> said on Thursday it would restructure its KBR unit and may shed the business if the company's stock performance continues to lag behind peers." 2
+3053 Streaking Patriots still stinging from last game at Buffalo Anytime someone tells Bill Belichick how great his team is, the New England Patriots coach needs only to slip in a tape of last year #39;s season opener to stay grounded. 1
+2474 US Airways To Ask Court For Pay Cuts S Airways said yesterday that it would ask a bankruptcy judge to approve emergency pay cuts - which its unions said would be 23 percent - and other moves to raise cash. 2
+3143 UN calls emergency meeting over Israeli onslaught The UN Security Council called an emergency meeting Monday at the request of Arab nations to consider a resolution demanding an immediate halt to a major Israeli offensive in the northern Gaza Strip. 0
+3573 Plan to ease sale of Abbey shares Abbey National shareholders will no longer need to fill in complex Spanish tax forms if BSCH's bid to buy the UK firm succeeds. 2
+2536 NFL Game Summary - Jacksonville at Tennessee Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Fred Taylor scored on a one-yard run with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter to lift the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 15-12 victory over the Tennessee Titans at The Coliseum. 1
+4698 Georgia Tech Looks to Virginia Tech (AP) AP - Georgia Tech wants to avoid being embarrassed by another ACC rookie. 1
+5900 China, Argentina sign 5 cooperation documents China and Argentina signed five agreements in Buenos Aires Tuesday that will allow them to expand cooperation in the areas of trade, space, education, tourism and railways. 2
+6697 Australia embraced by Malaysia at ASEAN summit TONY EASTLEY: For years Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir blocked Australia #39;s closer involvement with the ASEAN group of nations. 0
+3852 Despite Discord, Biffle and Busch to remain teammates Mears wins Busch pole at Lowe #39;s. Casey Mears won the second Busch series pole of his career, earning the top starting position in qualifying for the SpongeBob 300. 1
+741 Modified US space shuttle ready to fly next spring NASA said Thursday it had corrected flaws that caused the destruction of the space shuttle Columbia in February 2003 and that a modified shuttle would be ready to resume flights sometime next Spring. 3
+806 Health Highlights: Aug. 28, 2004 A new drug that fights a form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, won applause if not approval from a panel of advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration. 2
+1111 First Albany cuts target for Intel, keeps #39;buy #39; rating NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- First Albany lowered its stock price target for Intel (INTC) to \$24 from \$30 following the chip sector bellwether #39;s lowered third-quarter revenue and margin outlook. 2
+6240 Microsoft and Dell Get Air Force Pact Microsoft Corp. on Friday said that together with Dell Inc. it will provide the Air Force with software and related support services to simplify the acquisition process in an agreement worth up to \$500 million over six years. 3
+6666 Clayton Dubilier, Merrill team in \$3.4B buyout In what would be the largest European leveraged buyout of the year, Clayton Dubilier amp; Rice has teamed with Merrill Lynch amp; Co. 2
+2387 Hubble heats debate over ionised universe Astronomers poring over the deepest image ever taken of the universe are coming to different conclusions about what made space transparent to light billions of years ago. 3
+888 Youngster Khan taken to school The sensation of the Olympic boxing tournament learned yesterday that there #39;s no substitute for experience. At least not in the ring. 1
+2283 "Toyota: Some security firms promise too much If ""it sounds like you are being offered a panacea, then it's time to change the conversation,"" says an exec for the firm." 3
+7405 Yukos files for US bankruptcy protection Russian oil giant Yukos Wednesday filed for US bankruptcy protection in attempt to stop the forthcoming auction of its major asset Yuganskeneftegaz, accordingto the Interfax news agency. 2
+5493 Intel Doubles Dividend, Boosts Buyback by \$11.5 Bln (Update2) Intel Corp., the world #39;s biggest computer-chip maker, doubled its quarterly dividend and boosted its stock buyback program by \$11. 2
+7421 HP Shifting Last of Itanium Engineers Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday ended their 10-year partnership to co-develop the Itanium chip 3
+6766 India's low-cost airline eyes business travel (AFP) AFP - India's pioneer low-cost carrier Air Deccan plans to raise 50 million dollars in private equity by shedding a 26 percent stake and also aims to enter the corporate business jet segment, its chairman said. 0
+2909 "Nikkei Closes Higher After Strong Tankan TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average closed up 1.49 percent on Friday, the first day of the fiscal second half, as a strong reading in the Bank of Japan's ""tankan"" business survey prompted investors at home and abroad to jump into the market." 2
+4016 Halo 2 for Xbox Leaked Online PC World has posted a news article claiming that the highly anticipated game Halo 2 for the Xbox has been released on the net. quot;Microsoft confirms that a pirated copy of Halo 2 for Xbox in the PAL video format 3
+3929 EU to talk through asylum plans Key EU interior ministers are to meet in Florence to discuss plans for migrant holding centres outside Europe. 0
+7223 Update 1: London Exchange Rejects German Proposal The London Stock Exchange PLC has received and rejected a bid proposal from Germany #39;s main stock exchange, Deutsche Boerse AG , the exchanges said Monday. 2
+612 Sistani Urges Supporters to Wait at Najaf Gates BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani urged his supporters converging on Najaf on Thursday not to enter the battered holy city until he arrived, a senior aide said. 0
+3749 Israel Arrests Bombing Suspect, Kills 4 Militants (Reuters) Reuters - Israel dealt a double blow to the\Palestinian Islamic group Hamas on Wednesday, arresting a West\Bank leader held responsible for a twin suicide bus bombing\that killed 16 and killing two militants in Gaza air strikes. 0
+6166 Iraq continues battle against insurgents BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Insurgents continued to strike against coalition targets in Iraq Saturday, resulting in the deaths of one US soldier and four government employees in Baghdad. 0
+6642 HP releases new products for enterprises Launches OpenView Automation Manager, Service Desk version 5.0 and partnership with Cisco for reselling HP management software. MADRID: Hewlett Packard has launched its HP OpenView Automation Manager that 3
+2844 Palm Shows New SmartPhone OS Rev PalmSource #39;s latest iteration of the Palm OS operating system, code named Cobalt, is expected to be available in consumer mobile phone devices in the first half of 2005. 3
+5024 FleetCenter to be reunion arena It has all the gossipy intrigue and social awkwardness of seating the still-respected ex-wife and the sexy new girlfriend at the same table for a family wedding. 1
+5454 Bush 'picks new attorney general' White House legal counsel Alberto Gonzales is the president's choice for attorney general, sources say. 0
+6278 Update: PeopleSoft board won't negotiate Oracle takeover PeopleSoft executives said over the weekend that they won't discuss a sale to Oracle at a price of \$24 per share but would consider an offer at a higher price. 3
+1008 Three jockeys, one trainer arrested LONDON -- British police arrested 16 people, including three jockeys and a trainer, Wednesday as part of a major crackdown on corruption in horse racing. 1
+851 Sheffield day to day with sprained left ankle New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield missed Sunday #39;s against the Toronto Blue Jays with a sprained left ankle. Sheffield is listed as day to day. 1
+3436 Africa condemned to major polio epidemic - U.N. (Reuters) Reuters - A major polio epidemic in West and Central Africa is inevitable in coming months, but the disease could be eradicated worldwide next year by mass immunisations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday. 0
+4970 Report: Drugs Caused Ken Caminiti #39;s Death NEW YORK - A drug overdose killed former baseball star Ken Caminiti, who tested positive for cocaine in the weeks before he died at age 41 and had admitted using steroids during his playing days, the city medical examiner ruled Monday. 1
+2157 Nike Profit Up 25 Pct. on Converse Boost Nike Inc. (NKE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit, topping Wall Street estimates, on strong sales of Converse sneakers 2
+6284 Xstrata puts \$5.8bn bid to shareholders Xstrata yesterday took its \$5.8 billion (3.1 billion) cash bid for Australian miner WMC hostile, laying the ground for another major takeover clash between the old guard and the new of the mining world. 2
+2557 Fans put in position of deciding which team comes first Say you #39;re a Raiders fan and the Silver and Black are playing the Broncos in late December. You want Denver to hurt the hurt that only comes with having your hiney handed to you. 1
+1380 Amvescap reorganizes after settling The chairman of Amvescap said Wednesday that the company planned to wrap its US mutual fund businesses into one following a \$450 million settlement with regulators over improper trading. 2
+3279 US Plutonium Shipment Reaches France Working under tight security from helicopters and police, port crews unloaded US military plutonium from a British ship on Wednesday after its arrival in northwest France, nuclear industry officials said. 0
+6417 US official murdered in Baghdad WASHINGTON: A US State Department official who worked with the Iraqi ministers of education and higher education was murdered in Baghdad by a group linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the group claimed on Thursday. 0
+4177 Microsoft Tests Advanced IM for Enterprises The Istanbul technology is meant to replace MSN chat and Windows Messenger. Microsoft has not released much information on the technology, which may not reach market until next year or even later. 3
+1054 He's caught up in hurricane There was the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship to prepare for and the Ryder Cup is a few weeks away, but the first order of business for Jim Furyk yesterday was to make sure his wife and children were headed for safety. 1
+7401 Apple Blocks Use of RealNetworks #39; Music on iPod Photo Apple has updated software on its iPod Photo digital music player to prevent users from playing music bought from RealNetworks #39; online music store. 3
+3713 Large number of station owners can now be paid The US Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide which gas station owners can claim refunds from Exxon Mobil Corp. in a \$1.1 billion class-action lawsuit involving alleged fuel overcharges. 2
+5644 Prosecutor seeks 8 years in jail for Berlusconi MILAN -- An Italian prosecutor asked a court yesterday to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges as the prime minister's four-year corruption trial reached its closing stages. 0
+7270 Intuit gets deeper into IT, revamps Quicken The software maker adds a network management application. It also updates its Quicken personal-finance software. 3
+2500 Boeing gets downpayments Boeing has received downpayments for up to 200 of its new 7E7 planes in addition to the known 52 orders it has gained, Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher said in an interview published on Thursday. 2
+5553 Deadly Explosion Hits Central Baghdad There were no official casualty figures but witnesses said at least four people were killed and several others wounded. The blast set more than 10 cars on fire. 0
+4989 Stocks to Open Up As Election Day Starts Dow Jones futures rose 37 points recently, while Nasdaq futures climbed 6 points and Standard amp; Poor #39;s futures edged up 3.60 points. 2
+3569 Ten Turkish hostages freed in Iraq The men, who work for the Ankara-based construction company Vinsan, were kidnapped on September 18 by a militant organisation that identified itself as Salafist Abu Bakr al-Seddiq Group. 0
+7199 No. 21 Purdue Beats W. Michigan, 74-42 (AP) AP - Erin Lawless scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds and No. 21 Purdue beat Western Michigan 74-42 on Sunday. 1
+4233 Dollar at 8-Month Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar fell to an eight-month low against the euro on Thursday and set multi-month lows versus the yen, sterling and the Swiss franc amid worries the U.S. economy was not growing enough to support its currency. 2
+7514 Experts Optimistic About Shuttle Flight A group of experts convened by NASA said yesterday that the space shuttle would likely be ready to fly by the currently planned launch date in May or June, but it cautioned that efforts to 3
+3570 Legendary all-rounder Miller dies Keith Miller, arguably Australia's greatest all-rounder in Test cricket, has died in Melbourne aged 84. 0
+4434 Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash Kills 10 (AP) AP - A plane owned by the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed Sunday on its way to a NASCAR race, killing all 10 people aboard, federal officials said. A spokesman for a funeral home where the bodies were being taken said the dead included the son, brother and two nieces of Rick Hendrick, owner of one of the most successful organizations in NASCAR history. 1
+5595 'Tensions high' in Nigeria state Anambra state in Nigeria is tense after gangs set fire to the governor's office and other buildings, local officials say. 0
+4620 Indonesia at a crossroad At midnight on Saturday, the dance floor in the Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) in Bali was heaving. Apart from a careful pat down at the door for guests, the scene was no different from two years ago, before Islamist 0
+4952 Singapore govt extends third-party war risk insurance SINGAPORE : The government is extending third-party war risk insurance cover to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and SATS Security Services, a unit of the Singapore Airlines group. 2
+5823 MITTERAND PHONE-TAP TRIAL OPENS Proceedings are due to begin on a case that has scandalised France for over two decades. Twelve Mitterand-era government officials and senior police officers will face trial in Paris for running a phone tapping 0
+3123 Iraq video shows 'hostage deaths' A video is released which apparently shows the killing of two hostages in Iraq, while two others are released. 0
+617 Bush Makes Fourth Trip of Year to N.M. (AP) AP - The ranks of independent voters in New Mexico have grown by nearly 20,000 in the last 10 months, a prize pulling President Bush and rival John Kerry to the state again and again. 0
+2611 Cisco #39;s SMB Goods Cisco Systems is accelerating its push into the SMB market with the launch this week of entry-level switching modules, an aggregation switch and a Web-based management tool that helps smaller customers gain easier access to high-level features. 3
+3127 Cox brings VoIP service to more cities Company also plans to launch a business-class Net phone service in Roanoke, Va., as cable providers battle to gain market share. 3
+1129 Gerrard only a 50-50 chance VIENNA - England midfielder Steven Gerrard is a major doubt to face Austria in today #39;s opening 2006 World Cup qualifier. Gerrard has failed to shake off a groin injury suffered in training on Thursday and 1
+2908 Friday is all right for fighting Tonight will be a busy one on the local fight scene with two cards. At the Bayside Expo Center, Ray Oliveira will take on Hicklet Lau for the vacant International Boxing Union welterweight title. On the same card, heavyweight prospect Matt Godfrey (4-0, 2 KOs) of Providence will face Andrew Hutchinson. 1
+4321 Ballesteros Hoping to Play Full Season Next Year MADRID (Reuters) - Severiano Ballesteros said on Friday he has made such a dramatic recovery from his back problems that he hopes to play a full season next year on both sides of the Atlantic. 1
+7468 Symantec to Buy Veritas for \$13.5 Billion NEW YORK (Reuters) - Security software maker Symantec Corp. has agreed to buy Veritas Software Corp. for \$13.5 billion, expanding into the backup and recovery software market, the companies said on Thursday. 2
+708 "HP Moves Deeper Into Consumer Electronics Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup - so don't be surprised if you hear about ""HP TV"" along with ""HDTV"" when shopping for your next television." 3
+6047 E. Guinea coup suspects say they were tortured Equatorial Guinea has told a court he and his comrades had been chained like animals and tortured into confessing. and hand-cuffs to plead their innocence on Thursday. 0
+5601 Telephone Tag (Forbes.com) Forbes.com - ARRIS GROUP (5, ARRS) saw its market cap unjustifiably halved recently when Comcast, a huge customer (24 of Arris' sales), hinted it might buy next-generation technology from Cisco Systems. Arris supplies the technical guts that cable companies use to provide phone service. (For the reverse phenomenon, see story on p. 162.) 2
+2973 Russias strange bedfellows Ministers from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) gathered in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on September 29 to formulate a common anti-terrorism strategy. 0
+2772 EU antitrust ruling on MCI overturned In a fresh blow to Europe #39;s antitrust enforcers, a top appeals tribunal said regulators wrongly blocked MCI WorldCom #39;s aborted bid to buy Sprint Corp in 2000. 2
+5610 Prosecutor Seeks 8-Year Jail Term for Italy's PM MILAN (Reuters) - An Italian prosecutor asked a court on Friday to sentence Silvio Berlusconi to eight years in jail for bribing judges as the prime minister's four-year corruption trial reached its closing stages. 0
+3765 US may help to ease cost of Boeing terror insurance Boeing soon may be eligible to buy US terrorism insurance at below-market rates, adding fuel to a debate with Europe over aircraft-maker subsidies. 2
+1475 Jakarta bombing blamed on Malaysian fugitives The Indonesian police asserted Friday it would intensify the hunt of two Malaysian fugitives Azahari and Noordin Moh Top believed to be responsible for the Thursday #39;s bombing at the Australian embassy. 0
+4064 Exhausted Yankees still in good shape Even after two draining nights of disappointment, the New York Yankees are still in good shape. Sure, they squandered a pair of chances to close out Boston. 1
+3858 NFL Preview: Another streak mark looming for Patriots Until the final 11 minutes of the Rams-Seahawks game last week, Seattle #39;s visit to New England this Sunday looked like one of those overhyped matchups labelled quot;Super Bowl Preview quot; or quot;Streak-Ender. 1
+624 World #39;s smallest digital camera with zoom lens Come September, Japanese electronics giant Casio Computer will launch the world #39;s smallest digital camera with a zoom lens. Casio #39;s palm-sized Exilim camera is much smaller than others as, for the first time, it uses a ceramic lens. 3
+3921 Astros 5, Cardinals 2 Roger Clemens hopped off the mound, pumped his right fist and muttered to himself all the way to the dugout. His work was done and the Houston Astros were exactly where they wanted to be -- right back in the NL championship series. 1
+871 Beijing gears up for 2008 Although the Beijing Olympics is still four years away, the Chinese capital is already gearing up to host the event. The city of over 12 million is refurbishing ancient landmarks in 1
+1312 Florida weather may help Israeli citrus industry As sunshine state licks its wounds from Hurricane Frances, Gan Shmuel could reap the benefits. The most important news for Florida #39;s 2.8 million residents this week has not been from the Republican 2
+1721 Microsoft Eyes Video for Business IM Software giant teams with Polycom to boost sales of Live Communications Server. 3
+3462 Man U condemns fan protest against Glazer Manchester United criticized fans who disrupted a game between reserve teams to protest a potential takeover of the famed English soccer club by Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer. 1
+7579 Airbus chief wins fight to take controls at Eads The head of plane maker Airbus yesterday won a bitter battle to oust his boss from the helm of parent aerospace group Eads after winning the support of a key shareholder. 2
+5221 Blair, Bush to Meet as Middle East Issues Loom British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has pushed for progress on Middle East peace talks and is one of the United States #39; closest allies, will meet with President Bush next week, the White House said on Saturday. 0
+2336 "Americans Have Dirty Paws New report gives them a 'C' for hand hygiene HealthDayNews -- Americans are doing a crummy job of keeping their hands clean. They got a ""C"" in hand hygiene in the 2004 Clean Hands Report Card produced by the Soap and Detergent Association..." 3
+3794 Seven-wicket Kumble destroys Australia India #39;s spin king Anil Kumble grabbed seven wickets for 25 runs to skittle world champions Australia for 235 in a dramatic start to the second Test on Thursday. 1
+3417 AT amp;T Wireless Gets in Tune AT amp;T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) recently debuted its mMode Music Store. Developed together with Loudeye (Nasdaq: LOUD) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), the store allows subscribers to browse 3
+5195 Jets' offensive line takes control WALTHAM -- East Boston's Jimmy Yarde lived the lineman's dream Tuesday night, returning a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown. Yesterday, he ran with something even more significant. 1
+5774 Dell Takes Another Cut at Blade Market quot;The biggest danger to HP and IBM is a price war, quot; said John Enck of Gartner. quot;Blades are still premium-priced products from IBM and HP. 3
+5120 NFL games on TV NY JETS (6-1) at BUFFALO (2-5) When, where: Sunday, 1 p.m., at Orchard Park, N.Y. TV: Ch. 4. Last meeting: New York won, 16-14, Oct. 10. Comments: The Jets pulled out the first meeting, 16-14, on a late 38-yard Doug Brien field goal. Chad Pennington threw for a season high 310 yards in that game, 90 of which went to ... 1
+4691 Lexmark Loss Good for Consumers Lexmark's loss in court on Tuesday may mean that consumer electronics companies won't try to use the Digital Millenium Copyright Act as an all-purpose competition shield anymore, consumer advocates say. By Katie Dean. 2
+4086 Flat-screen TV emits international distress signal Could your TV call the Air Force? Apparently, Toshiba flat-screens can! Tv doesn #39;t get much better than this... quot;An Oregon man discovered earlier this month that his year-old Toshiba Corporation flat-screen 3
+7547 "Pfizer News Sends Blue Chips Down NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average fell on Friday after Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> shares opened nearly 19 percent down on trial data for its popular arthritis drug Celebrex that showed increased risk of heart attack." 2
+5427 Warning over rapid Arctic warming With temperatures in the Arctic rising at twice the rate of elsewhere, the ice cover there will within the next 100 years completely disappear in summer and the biodiversity will change dramatically, according to a scientific study published this week. 3
+5541 WTO rules against US gambling laws The World Trade Organization says the US ban on cross-border gambling violates international trade laws; the United States said it would appeal. 2
+3440 Oil prices send US stocks lower INVESTORS sent stocks sharply lower today as oil prices continued their climb higher and new questions about the safety of arthritis drugs pressured pharmaceutical stocks. 2
+6342 World Trade Organization holds off on sanctions over US anti <b>...</b> The World Trade Organization held off Wednesday on approving stiff sanctions on US exports - ranging from cod to mobile homes - intended to punish Washington until it repeals the so-called Byrd amendment. 2
+682 Amelie's final footsteps retraced Detectives have staged a reconstruction of the final steps of murdered French student Amelie Delagrange. 0
+7361 Business ; Fiat Talks Tough Ahead of Key GM Meeting quot;There is a very good argument to say that the Italian car plants could benefit from the relocation of other GM businesses in Europe, quot; Marchionne was quoted as saying. 2
+5616 Firefox - Ready To Take On Internet Explorer? (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - While Firefox wins rave reviews for its browser technology and appears ready to chip away at Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) dominant Internet Explorer market share, the open-source browser is probably a long way off from unseating IE in the enterprise. 3
+5226 Inheriting Aura From Woods, the New King of Golf Is a Lion Vijay Singh has a golf swing to envy, even when fooling around. A few days ago on the driving range at the Tour Championship, Singh grabbed Steve Flesch #39;s golf clubs. 1
+4219 Lucent milestone: A profit Lucent Technologies yesterday posted higher fiscal fourth- quarter earnings, helping lift the telecommunications equipment maker to its first profitable year since 2000. 2
+3141 It #39;s Time for Tech Firms to Bet on Growth Industry leaders have been offering too few innovations and too many marginal upgradesat not-so-marginal prices. There #39;s a joke going around that our lives have become so boring that we #39;ve taken up watching people play cards on TV. 3
+6461 W.T.O. Authorizes Trade Sanctions Against the United States The World Trade Organization authorized about \$150 million in trade sanctions on the U.S. in retaliation for an import duties law that has been ruled illegal. 2
+1589 U.S.: Korea Cloud Not From Nuclear Blast SEOUL, South Korea - A huge mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea was not caused by a nuclear explosion, South Korean and U.S. officials said Sunday, but they said the cause was a mystery... 0
+2690 Browns' Lee Suggs Ready for Return (AP) AP - Browns running back Lee Suggs, inactive for Cleveland's first three games with a neck stinger, has been granted medical clearance to practice at full speed this week. 1
+2819 Car Crashes Into Japan Parliament Gate -Jiji (Reuters) Reuters - A car crashed into a gate of Japan's\parliament building in central Tokyo on Thursday and caught\fire, Jiji news agency said. 0
+5635 Oil Prices Don #39;t Deter Shoppers; Consumer Confidence Index Up Consumers shrugged off record oil prices to increase spending at the start of the fourth quarter, data released Friday by the Commerce Department showed. 2
+1056 Locals lift Irish squad in Europe tourney Tim Brett and Matt Shinney are lacrosse aficionados and fervent players. Brett, 27, who is a manager at a hotel in Charlestown, and Shinney, 23, a student at Bridgewater State College, are self-described lacrosse quot;weekend warriors. quot; 1
+5953 Still under fire, US troops shifting to relief effort US forces in Fallujah offer food and first aid as they face scattered pockets of guerrilla resistance. 0
+5159 Microsoft braces for crucial TV test Comcast trials will provide a big clue about the software giant's prospects for cable success. 3
+3459 Cassini Spies Saturn's Moon Tethys The Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn caught a glimpse of Tethys, a cratered, icy moon. Notable for Tethys are its split fissure and enormous crater, both of which leave the impression that its fragile surface is remaking itself slowly... 3
+5375 Cablevision Narrows Loss on Revenue Surge Cablevision Systems Corp. on Tuesday said it narrowed its third-quarter loss as revenue jumped 20 percent, buoyed by subscriber growth. 2
+7369 China succeeds in cooling economy, but 2005 likely to prove just as tough (AFP) AFP - China can claim some success in the battle to cool its roaring economy in 2004 with a series of macro policies helping prevent another boom-bust cycle, but much remains to be done if Beijing is to avoid increasing wrangles with trade partners. 2
+2983 ACLU Seeks to Challenge Gay Adoption Ban (AP) AP - The American Civil Liberties Union asked the Supreme Court on Friday to hear its challenge to Florida's ban on adoptions by gays. 0
+4400 Pilots #39; union accepts pay cuts from US Airways Pilots at US Airways narrowly approved \$300 million in wage and benefit cuts today, making the Air Line Pilots Association the first major union representing US Airways workers to agree to permanent concessions. 2
+7315 McGrath identifies his targets Perth - Australia #39;s premier paceman Glenn McGrath - renowned for his pre-Test plans to target specific batsmen - said on Tuesday that captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and one-day run machine Yousuf Youhana were the keys to Pakistan #39;s batting lineup. 1
+2822 Poor? Who #39;s poor? Poverty is down The proportion of people living on less than \$1 a day decreased from 40 to 21 per cent of the global population between 1981 and 2001, says the World Bank #39;s latest annual report. 0
+5151 Contradiction in Terms : How to make beer It's been around for thousands of years. It has been worshiped, reviled, banned, and made the cornerstone of economies. It has helped us celebrate, weep, relax, and get laid. And now we're going to make some. A pint, a glass, an ale, a lager, a beer. 3
+7469 Environment check from crab urine Crabs' urine and changes in snails' sex hormones are helping UK scientists to monitor the environment. 3
+2330 Button decision delayed Jenson Button must wait until next month before discovering which Formula One team he can race for next season. He wants to leave BAR for Williams but both teams claim to have a deal with the British driver 1
+1896 EU, US Talks on Aircraft Aid Grounded US and EU negotiators disagreed on Thursday about state aid for aircraft rivals Airbus and Boeing, winding up no closer on a sensitive issue that has gathered steam before the US presidential election. 2
+4651 Chirac says Turkey's EU bid 'not a done deal' (AFP) AFP - French President Jacques Chirac said Wednesday that Turkey's EU membership bid was quot;not a done deal, quot; although he believed it was in Europe's best interests, a government spokesman reported after a cabinet meeting. 0
+657 Texas School to Offer Women's Gaming Scholarship (Reuters) Reuters - As part of a drive to attract more\women into the male-dominated video game industry, a program\for aspiring game developers at Southern Methodist University\will offer a women-only scholarship, organizers said on\Thursday. 3
+6761 Japanese Researchers 'Tap' Mushrooms for Rubber (Reuters) Reuters - Japanese researchers say they have\produced rubber from a natural substance extracted from an\edible, wild mushroom commonly found in the country. 3
+3036 Finley #39;s slam wins wild West for LA LOS ANGELES - Steve Finley immediately raised his arms over his head, as if to show there really might be a Great Dodger in the Sky looking after him and the Los Angeles franchise after a nine-year title drought. 1
+4414 Israel strikes before Gaza vote ISRAEL killed two Islamic Jihad militants in the Gaza Strip yesterday as Ariel Sharon and his cabinet finalised a bill to withdraw from Gaza. 0
+5791 Dow Jones to buy MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO: MarketWatch Inc, which owns the CBS.MarketWatch.com website, has agreed to be acquired by Dow Jones amp; Co for US\$520mil, ending a month-long bidding war for the online financial news and information provider. 2
+5461 Energy Dept. funds open-source InfiniBand work Three-year project will back programmers' effort to build Linux software support for the high-speed networking technology. 3
+2828 IBM Claims Its BlueGene Supercomputer Is the Fastest IBM Corp. on Wednesday said it has developed the world #39;s fastest computer - a 16,000-processor version of its BlueGene/L supercomputer. 2
+7036 Mobile phone sales to beat fixed lines in 2004: report (AFP) AFP - Mobile phones are expected to generate more money this year than traditional fixed-line services for the first time due to surging demand in developing countries such as China, India and Russia, an annual industry report said. 3
+6116 Gleaning Insights From Berkshire Other than Comcast and ServiceMaster additions, it's been a quiet quarter of trading for this portfolio. 2
+1906 Villeneuve back in driver #39;s seat and with a point to prove Canadian Jacques Villeneuve hopes to take his revenge on former team BAR by helping Renault take second place in the Formula One championship. 1
+6471 Gray was selected tourney MVP Justin Gray went down to the Madison Square Garden court as soon as Mustafa Shakur inadvertently kicked him in the face while going for a loose ball. 1
+994 Blu-ray group mandates Microsoft codec for BD-ROM The Blu-ray Disc Association (BRDA) has selected Microsoft #39;s VC-9 video codec for future BD-ROM content, the organisation said today. 3
+2889 Three Hold First-Round Lead at SFB Classic (AP) AP - John Senden closed his 7-under 65 with his second eagle of the round and shared the lead with Harrison Frazar and Glen Day after the first round of the Southern Farm Bureau Classic on Thursday. 1
+4589 Sharon Faces Netanyahu Threat to Resign Over Gaza JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he and three other cabinet members from Ariel Sharon's Likud would quit unless the prime minister agreed to hold a referendum on a pullout from Gaza. 0
+1189 Iraq Govt. Seeks to Confirm if Saddam Aide Held BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's government was scrambling on Sunday to confirm whether the most wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the run had been captured, as confident statements that he had been seized gave way to doubt and confusion. 0
+3107 EU Pursues Oracle-PeopleSoft Case (AP) AP - European Union regulators suggested Monday they are not bound by a U.S. decision to allow Oracle Corp. to pursue its #36;7.7 billion bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. and are continuing to collect data on the deal. 3
+2256 PeopleSoft, IBM strike middleware alliance PeopleSoft Inc. is deepening its ties with IBM Corp., announcing on Tuesday a sales and development partnership it called the most significant enterprise applications alliance in the companies' history. 3
+1723 Batman visits Buckingham Palace A security officer stands by as father #39;s rights campaigner Jason Hatch (R), dressed as Batman, protests on a balcony at Buckingham Palace in London, September 13, 2004. 0
+6627 UConn awaiting invite to Motor City Bowl Theres still one more domino to fall, but today the University of Connecticut football team is expected to be invited and accept an invitation to play in the Motor City Bowl in Detroit on Dec. 27. 1
+7438 Brokerage Settles Charges Over Mutual Fund Fees A Fort Worth brokerage that sold high-fee mutual funds to military families agreed yesterday to pay \$12 million to settle allegations that it used misleading marketing literature and scripts. 2
+6549 Colombia reveals plot to assassinate Bush Colombian rebels plotted to assassinate George Bush during his brief stopover in the port of Cartagena last week, according to the country #39;s defence minister. 0
+2931 SpaceShipOne's 2nd Shot at X Prize Slated for Monday (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - The second attempt by the rocketplane SpaceShipOne to soar into space and snag \ the #36;10 million Ansari X Prize is planned for Monday, officials announced last \ night. 3
+4789 Gateway Reports Smaller Quarterly Loss Gateway Inc. reported a narrowed net loss in the first quarter as it continues to restructure its operations and integrate its acquisition of eMachines. Still, the personal computer and electronics company posted a tiny operating profit -- its first in nearly three years. 3
+4156 Russian army bullying 'horrific' The ritual of organised bullying in the Russian army is getting worse, an international rights group warns. 0
+4994 Cheap airfares help BAA profits Britain #39;s biggest airport operator BAA posted a 16 percent jump in first-half earnings on Tuesday, meeting expectations as cheap airfares and stronger economies drove up passenger numbers. 2
+5824 Powell Announces His Resignation Secretary of State Colin L. Powell announced his resignation Monday, ending four years of battles with Vice President Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld over the course of U.S. foreign policy. 0
+6394 UN urges dialogue after Rwanda vows action Rwanda insisted on Thursday that it would soon attack rebels inside the Democratic Republic of Congo unless they were disarmed, as the United Nations Security 0
+5247 Ex-envoys: Mideast peace breakthrough possible JERUSALEM -- Former US envoys say that the passing of Yasser Arafat would open up new opportunities for Mideast peace, especially if new, pragmatic Palestinian leaders emerge. 0
+6621 Industrial output falls in Japan Japan's industrial production falls in October while unemployment rises, providing more evidence of a slowdown in the world's second largest economy. 2
+1559 Early Voters Transform Campaign Landscape (AP) AP - In an election year when just a few thousand votes in a few states could decide the winner, the growing number of voters who cast ballots weeks before Election Day is transforming the landscape for political campaigns. 0
+3040 King's Widow Turns Focus on Voting Rights (AP) AP - The widow of Martin Luther King Jr. said the right to vote should be open to everyone in a democracy, including those who have been convicted of crimes. 0
+6805 Eureka! Has Australia found its 'defining moment'? Friday is the 150th anniversary of Eureka Day. For some Australians, it's their Boston Tea Party. 0
+6204 Commuter Plane Crashes in China, Killing 54 A China Eastern Airlines commuter plane crashed into a frozen lake in northern China this morning, killing all 53 people on board and 1 on the ground, state media and the airline said. 0
+1471 Skype releases Pocket PC software Software allows users of personal digital assistants to make free calls using Wi-Fi networks. 3
+4836 "Avon Third-Quarter Profit Rises CHICAGO (Reuters) - Avon Products Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AVP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AVP.N</A> on Friday posted higher quarterly earnings as business in Latin America and Europe helped offset weakness in the United States for the direct seller of cosmetics." 2
+3188 Avaya to Buy Germany's Tenovis (Reuters) Reuters - Avaya Inc. , a\telecommunications equipment supplier, on Tuesday said it would\buy Tenovis GmbH Co. of Germany from private equity firm\Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co. for #36;370 million to expand its\presence in Europe. 2
+5261 Goosen Wins the Tour Championship Retief Goosen closed with a 6-under 64 to win by four shots and become only the third player to overtake Tiger Woods in the final round. 1
+4950 Update 1: Oracle Raises Offer for PeopleSoft Software manufacturer Oracle Corp. said Monday that it raised its hostile bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc. to \$24 per share from \$21, and said the new price represents the company #39;s quot;best and final offer. 2
+7211 Diamondbacks, Clayton Reach Agreement (AP) AP - Royce Clayton and the Arizona Diamondbacks reached a preliminary agreement Sunday on a #36;1.3 million, one-year contract. 1
+2892 Brewers Hand Cards Fourth Straight Loss (AP) AP - Matt Morris struggled in his final tuneup for the playoffs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 Thursday night to send the NL Central champions to their first four-game losing streak of the season. 1
+4703 National Foods: Take No Action On Fonterra Takeover Bid MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australia #39;s National Foods Ltd. (NFD.AU) on Thursday told shareholders to take no action on New Zealand dairy group Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd. 2
+6113 FCC says allowing cable TV subscribers to choose their channels <b>...</b> Federal regulators rejected on Friday the idea that allowing cable TV subscribers to pay only for channels they want would lower high cable bills. 2
+2489 Airport Staff Walk-Out Fails to Disrupt Flights A strike by hundreds of baggage handlers and maintenance workers at Gatwick Airport failed to disrupt flights today. The workers mounted picket lines outside 2
+5219 Silence the loose cannons The US presidential election is finally over! Now the hard part begins. I #39;m not talking about getting North Korea back to the negotiating table; that will come soon enough. 0
+6643 Philippine Floods Kill Hundreds More than 300 people died after flash floods and landslides devastated three coastal towns and left swathes of the northern Philippines under water on Tuesday. 0
+3422 Woman's death probed Public health officials are investigating why a 38-year-old woman died two weeks after undergoing gastric bypass surgery at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. The hospital has stopped offering the surgery during the state probe and an internal review. 2
+3511 Afghan Refugees Vote in Pakistan, Iran Troops of Pakistani para-military force check Afghan refugee voters before they enter in polling station to vote in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election at Jallozai camp near Peshawar, Pakistan on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. 0
+6407 Monkey chant fan banned from football for five years A football supporter who racially abused Dwight Yorke, the Premiership striker, was banned yesterday from every soccer stadium in England and Wales for five years. 1
+4090 Symbol Arms Mobile Professionals With New Handheld Symbol Technologies Tuesday launched a line of enterprise-class handheld devices aimed at mobile professionals such as retail managers and supply chain management professionals. 3
+3332 Stern: #39;I #39;m tired of censorship #39;; switches channels The local radio galaxy tilted on its axis Wednesday when New York shock jock Howard Stern announced he would abandon the radio dial in 2006 for satellite subscriber radio. 2
+5858 LG Electronics Unveils World #39;s First Terrestrial DMB-Receiving <b>...</b> LG Electronics has unveiled the worlds first terrestrial digital multimedia broadcast-receiving mobile phone, and demonstrated its functions. 3
+1597 WPP claims Grey Global prize LONDON, England -- UK-based advertising giant WPP Group says it has won the bidding to acquire US agency Grey Global. WPP, the world #39;s second-largest advertising company, said Sunday it had reached agreement 2
+3701 Nevadans to benefit from sales tax deduction #39;s return WASHINGTON -- Gaylyn Spriggs can remember two decades back when she would keep every grocery and department store receipt in a shoebox on a closet shelf. 2
+4688 US economy continues to expand in spite of rising energy prices <b>...</b> The US economy continued to expand in September and early October in spite of rising energy costs, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its Beige Book, a survey of business activity around the country. 2
+7262 Travel Column: Australia Through Aboriginal Eyes This week's TravelWatch column profiles Anangu Tours, an Aborigine-owned tour company in Australia's Red Center. 3
+3098 Office Depot Chairman, CEO Nelson Resigns Office Depot Inc. (ODP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US office supply chain, on Monday said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Nelson has resigned and a search for his successor is underway. 2
+4052 TSA Deal Overpaid Boeing, Report Says Boeing Co. received at least \$49 million in excessive profits on a \$1.2 billion contract to supply explosives-detection systems to hundreds of the nation #39;s airports, the Department of Homeland 2
+6553 ITA: Juventus blows 2-goal lead againt Inter Milan Serie A leader Juventus wasted a two-goal lead in the second half and was held to a 2-2 draw by Inter Milan at San Siro on Sunday, losing ground to defending champion AC Milan. 1
+7420 Montie Brewer appointed CEO of Air Canada MONTREAL - Montie Brewer has been appointed president and CEO of Air Canada, the airline announced Wednesday. Robert Milton remains CEO of Air Canada #39;s parent company, ACE Aviation Holdings. 2
+5176 Red Robin Perched Higher The company beats third-quarter estimates and raises yearly guidance, but Wall Street doesn't seem to care. 2
+3981 Calif. Mental Health Services May Expand (AP) AP - As pressures increase on California's mental health system, its workers and advocates say they are forced to do more with a supply of money that seems to shrink each year. 0
+2107 Yahoo Launching Music Download Service This Year Yahoo Launching Music Download Service This Year\\After its \$160 million aquisition of MusicMatch, Yahoo is expected to be releasing its own music download service at the end of the year. According to ZDNet, Yahoo has been in the development phase of its music download service since last year, working with ... 3
+7215 The Kid Stays in His Home, Dressed in PJ's, With a Live Mike Robert Evans, the fabled Hollywood producer and man about town, will be enjoying his latest gig, as a satellite radio talk-show host, from the comfort of his home. 3
+4141 Shakhtar to beat Celtic twice, bets Marica Donetsk, Ukraine, Oct. 20 -- Shakhtar Donetsks Romanian teenage forward Ciprian Marica believes his sides strong team spirit will see them beat Celtic twice in the UEFA Champions League. 1
+5148 Salesforce.com pushes integration (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Hosted CRM service provider Salesforce.com took another step forward last week in its strategy to build an online ecosystem of vendors that offer software as a service. 3
+1506 Turkey unlikely to join EU before 2015: commissioner Verheugen (AFP) AFP - Turkey is unlikely to join the European Union before 2015, EU enlargement commissioner Guenter Verheugen said in an interview. 0
+5441 Iran official warns of NPT pull-out if West presses Iran will pull out of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and develop its atomic programme in secret if Western nations threaten or put pressure on Tehran, a senior Iran diplomat was quoted as saying on Wednesday. 0
+2663 US forces bomb Falluja many people were killed. The US military last week claimed to have killed around 100 of Zarqawi #39;s. militiamen who have the area largely under their control. 0
+2225 Cisco Unveils SAN Products Targeted At Disaster Recovery Cisco Systems unveiled two SAN products that it says will help companies evade or recover quickly from disasters affecting corporate data. 3
+1009 Ooh la la, Apple unveils new iMac (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - Attempting to capitalize on iPod mania, Apple Computer Tuesday unveiled a fast new version of the iMac that it all but touted as a smart accessory for the sexy music players. 3
+7079 Mandela, Tutu and others support Annan A group of high profile South Africans, including former president Nelson Mandela, has condemned attempts to force United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan to resign. 0
+5304 Greenpeace #39;shocked #39; over death of anti-nuclear protestor PARIS - The international environment watchdog group Greenpeace said Monday it was quot;shocked and very saddened quot; by the death of a French protestor who was struck and killed Sunday by a train transporting nuclear waste to Germany. 0
+4996 Diva gallops into history wind, water and Makybe Diva -ll came together to create an unforgettable Melbourne Cup yesterday. The Diva raced through driving rain to win for the second year in a row. 1
+2203 Goss Gets Senate Panel's OK for CIA Post (AP) AP - A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the nomination of Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., to head the CIA, overcoming Democrats' objections that Goss was too political for the job. 0
+6607 Cyprus says could support Turkey EU bid Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said Monday he would not oppose Turkish European Union accession talks provided Turkey met European standards. 0
+6606 Former Basketball Player Found Dead (AP) AP - Mark Haymore, who played on Indiana's unbeaten 1976 NCAA championship team before transferring to Massachusetts, has died. He was 48. 1
+647 Pinochet loses immunity: Your reaction The Supreme Court in Chile has ruled that the former dictator General Pinochet should have his immunity from prosecution removed. A lawsuit was brought by relatives of alleged victims of the military regime Operation Condor. 0
+3534 Glazer could bid for Manchester United this week: reports LONDON : US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer could launch a takeover bid for English football giants Manchester United this week after securing financing and making contact with the club #39;s largest shareholders, newspapers here reported. 1
+3957 French Soldier Threatens to Blow Up Depot (AP) AP - A soldier, angry about being forced to retire, was holed up in an army depot with 60 tons of explosives Sunday, threatening to blow it up. About 400 residents were evacuated from nearby villages. 0
+5571 Giants Hold On to Warner Eli Manning, sleepy-eyed and tousled-haired, dropped off his playbook at his locker Thursday. Four television crews swarmed around him. 1
+5411 Nike teams with Sony on special GT4 offer A limited edition Gran Turismo bundle in Japan will come with a pair of Nike sneakers and T-shirt. TOKYO--Major running shoe and apparel manufacturer Nike is collaborating with Sony Computer Entertainment 3
+1847 Coke CEO gives pep talk as company lowers outlook Coca-Cola #39;s top executive said Wednesday the beverage maker needs to work harder, better execute its business strategy and improve its culture as he warned that third-quarter per-share income will drop at least 24 percent from a year ago. 2
+1603 Let a Thousand Ideas Flower: China Is a New Hotbed of Research In recent years, hundreds of multinational companies have set up research laboratories in China. 2
+2431 Durable Goods Fall, Aircraft Orders Slump (Reuters) Reuters - Orders for long-lasting U.S. durable\goods slipped unexpectedly in August as civilian aircraft\demand plunged, but beat forecasts once transportation was\stripped out, government data showed on Friday. 2
+6571 Universal, Warner Bros, Paramount, and New Line Support HD-DVD Major movie studious Paramount, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and New Line Cinema all said today that they have adopted the new high definition DVD disc format (HD-DVD), and will begin issuing movie titles in the new format in 2005. 3
+4774 Iran #39;not obliged #39; to allow military site inspections Iran says it is not obliged to allow UN atomic energy agency inspectors to visit military sites alleged to be involved in secret nuclear weapons work but that it is willing to discuss the issue. 0
+1428 "Google Toolbar Using Browser Keywords Function Google Toolbar Using Keywords Function\\Looks like Google is trying to assure placement within the browser one step at a time. The latest update of the Google toolbar includes ""browse by keyword,"" meaing if I type in ""how do I kill this hangover"" into my IE URL field, I will get ..." 3
+1916 Airbus sees mobile phone use on planes by 2006 BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhaunet) -- European plane maker Airbus has reported progress in plans to allow passengers to use mobile phones while in flight with a target date of 2006. 3
+3923 Alabama Upsets No. 24 Southern Miss 27-3 (AP) AP - Kenneth Darby rushed for 197 yards and scored two touchdowns, one on a run and one on a pass, as Alabama beat No. 24 Southern Mississippi 27-3 Saturday for its first win against a ranked opponent in nearly two years. 1
+794 Hard Drive: SP Your XP, RSN Don #39;t have Windows XP? Listen up anyway, because there #39;s a lesson to learn, not to mention sly put downs you can use to annoy your Windows-XP-using-friends so they #39;ll finally break down and admit 3
+7144 Kerik Pulls Out as Bush Nominee for Homeland Security Job Bernard B. Kerik said in a statement that he had come to learn that a former housekeeper may not have been in the U.S. legally. 0
+3692 Starbucks CEO to Retire, Shares Fall Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its chief executive, Orin Smith, will retire next year, surprising investors, who sent the coffee shop chain #39;s shares lower in after-hours trading. 2
+2631 Redskins Underway The Redskins and Cowboys are underway from FedEx Field, a game that marks the first time legends Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells have faced each other since 1990. 1
+5205 Hakkinen back at Mercedes Finland #39;s two-time Formula One champion Mika Hakkinen ended his three year exile from motor sport on Saturday agreeing to drive for the Mercedes team in the 2005 German Touring Car Championship. 1
+1516 Sun To Refresh UltraSPARC Servers SAN FRANCISCOSun Microsystems Inc. next week will roll out two new servers featuring its UltraSPARC IV processors, a Sun executive said Friday. 3
+2693 Freescale Unveils Dual-Core PowerPC Freescale Semiconductor Inc. took some of the wraps off of its dual-core microprocessor design, which the company said would be tailored to embedded applications. 3
+1014 Oracle Moves To Monthly Patch Schedule An alert posted on the company #39;s Web site outlined the patches that should be posted to fix numerous security holes in a number of applications. 3
+6291 McDonald #39;s CEO Charlie Bell devoted working career to McDonald #39;s OAK BROOK, Ill. Cancer has forced Charlie Bell to step down as CEO of the restaurant chain to which he #39;s devoted most of his working career. 2
+4650 BHP Billiton, Alcoa sell Integris Metals for 359 million pounds (AFP) AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton and Alcoa, the world's largest aluminium producer, have agreed to sell their metal services joint venture Integris Metals for 660 million dollars (359 million pounds) including debt, a joint statement said. 0
+4218 Human Gene Total Falls Below 25,000 A new report from the international consortium of laboratories that decoded the human genome has revised the estimated number of human genes sharply downward. 3
+3082 Gujarat riot murder retrial opens The retrial of 16 Hindus charged with the murder of 12 Muslims in the Gujarat riots of 2002 opens in Mumbai. 0
+2296 PeopleSofts big bash See you next year in Las Vegas , proclaimed a marquee at the PeopleSoft user conference in San Francisco in late September. It was one of many not-so-subtle attempts by the company to reassure its customers 2
+7327 Egypt and Israel sign US trade accord 25 years after peace treaty (AFP) AFP - In a partnership hailed as a major boost to often chilly ties, Egypt and Israel signed a first joint trade accord with the United States since their historic peace treaty 25 years ago. 0
+2010 Coke to Pay New CEO Same as Predecessor Coca-Cola Co. (KO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which warned earlier this week of lower-than-expected profits this year, said on Friday it will pay Chairman and Chief Executive Neville Isdell \$1. 2
+4782 Racing in an Evening Gown (Forbes.com) Forbes.com - Not every driver was dressed formally for the start of this year's Bullrun, a road rally that begins in London, at the Marble Arch, and ends three days later in Ibiza, Spain. Yet as drivers thrummed their engines nervously on the afternoon of Sept. 23, waiting for the checkered flag, a quick inspection of the field revealed one entrant clad in an Oxford shirt and gray pinstripe blazer, another sporting a tuxedo, and a third--me--wearing a red couture Matthew Earnest gown. 2
+6715 UN panel proposes sweeping changes UNITED NATIONS, New York The United Nations has proposed the most sweeping changes in its history, recommending the overhaul of its top decision-making group, the Security Council, and holding out the possibility that it could grant legitimacy to pre 0
+1247 Japanese baseball players set to strike Japanese baseball players will strike for the first time if owners proceed with a proposed merger of two teams, the players #39; union said Monday. 1
+4281 Agassi advances in Madrid, Henman eliminated Top seed Tim Henman suffered a 6-4,4-6, 6-2 defeat to Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the Madrid Masters on Thursday as Andre Agassi advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-1,6-3 victory over Vincent Spadea. 1
+7268 Lockheed to Launch Rocket; Boeing Gets New Date (Reuters) Reuters - Lockheed Martin Corp. on Monday\announced that it will launch its Atlas V rocket on Dec. 17 as\planned, while Boeing Co. waited to reschedule a launch of its\Delta IV heavy-lift rocket that it was forced to abandon on\Sunday. 3
+5878 Sharon takes step towards peace ARIEL SHARON, the Israeli Prime Minister, made his first conciliatory gesture towards Palestinians after the death of Yassir Arafat when he said that he would consider co-ordinating the dismantling of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip with a new 0
+5623 GenCorp to reject Steel Partners offer--CNBC GenCorp (GY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is expected to reject a \$17 per share offer from US investment fund Steel Partners II, according to a report by CNBC. 2
+3539 U.S.-Australia Swimming Rivalry Set to Heat Up INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The rivalry between the U.S. and Australia is set to heat up at the short course world championships with most of the five finals later Sunday featuring head-to-head clashes by the two swimming powerhouses. 1
+1458 Bud Selig Has Skin Cancer Surgery NEW YORK -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig had surgery Monday to remove a cancerous lesion from his forehead. The lesion was detected last month during Selig #39;s annual physical, and a biopsy confirmed that it contained melanoma, a form of skin cancer. 1
+5329 FCC expected to keep states off VoIP's back Sources expect that on Tuesday, the FCC will exempt more Net phone calls from state telephone rules and taxes, even as the cable industry tries to grab VoIP's coattails. 3
+5245 Iraqi Interim Government Declares Martial Law BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's interim government declared a state of emergency for 60 days on Sunday to quell violence gripping the country ahead of January elections. 0
+4736 Nigerian Protection Force Leaves for Darfur An elite contingent of 50 Nigerian soldiers left Nigeria on Thursday for Darfur, the first stage in the deployment of 3,000 extra African Union (AU) troops to monitor a shaky cease-fire in the western Sudanese region. 0
+1254 Oil Tip-Toes Higher, Watches Stocks, OPEC (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. oil prices edged higher for the\second day in a row on Tuesday amid calls within OPEC to crack\down on excess output at this week's meeting. 2
+1142 Medicare Premiums to Rise Record 17 Pct. WASHINGTON - Medicare premiums for doctor visits are going up a record \$11.60 a month next year. The Bush administration says the increase reflects a strengthened Medicare, while Democrats complain that seniors are being unfairly socked... 0
+3805 Munro, Morris Face Off in NLCS Game 2 ST. LOUIS - The Houston Astros put their hopes in a pitcher untested in the postseason when they give Pete Munro the ball to start Game 2 of the NL Championship series on Thursday, one night after dropping the opener to the St... 0
+4876 No. 18 Boise St. 69, Hawaii 3 Jared Zabransky and the No. 18 Boise State Broncos reduced Timmy Chang #39;s bid to break the NCAA Division IA passing record to a footnote Friday night, routing Hawaii 69-3 for their 19th straight victory. 1
+784 US team stumbles Marion Jones, the queen of Sydney who finished those 2000 Olympics with a record five track-and-field medals, ended her next Olympics much differently Friday -- out of medals and in tears. 1
+5696 I quit because of recruitment problems: Santini Tottenham manager Jacques Santini said he left the north London club because he was not in control of recruitment, he said on French television on Saturday. 1
+3761 ERA Congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Winner The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has congratulated Kenya born Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. 0
+2553 U.S. Wants to Lease Swedish Submarine (AP) AP - The United States wants to lease a Swedish attack submarine for naval exercises in the Baltic Sea in a deal possibly worth tens of millions of dollars, defense officials said Sunday. 0
+6849 Two top Nokia executives resign HELSINKI: Nokia said the respected head of its networks unit had resigned and another top networks official left in the second major departure of top management in two weeks at the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker. 2
+6948 Three Iraqis Killed in Bomb Attack on U.S. Troops SAMARRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Three Iraqis were killed on Wednesday when a suicide car bomber attacked a U.S. convoy in the northern city of Samarra, a local police official said. 0
+681 Chile Court Strips Pinochet of Immunity (AP) AP - Chile's Supreme Court stripped Gen. Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution Thursday in a ruling that revived hopes of his foes that he might stand trial on charges of human rights abuses during his rule. 0
+5937 TV's Passport Stamp of Approval The sixth season of a popular reality television show is ready to rock the world. 2
+2238 Dimon solidifies control at nation #39;s second-largest bank NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Dina Dublon is resigning as chief financial officer after 23 years at JP Morgan Chase in a shakeup that further solidifies Jamie Dimon #39;s control at the nation #39;s second-biggest bank. 2
+3249 Afghan Race Shaping Up as Battle of the Modern and Traditional More than 1,000 leathery, turbaned men gathered in a cavernous village mosque Friday for a presidential campaign rally. They no longer carried rifles, and some had even brought their small sons. 0
+1149 Alert shuts Los Angeles airport Parts of Los Angeles international airport are temporarily closed down amid reports of a security breach. 0
+1982 Campbell targets City date for Arsenal return Sol Campbell is expected to play for Arsenal #39;s reserves on Monday and could be back in the first team for next weekend #39;s visit to Manchester City. 1
+2106 Viruses Aimed at Microsoft Rise Sharply-Symantec <p>\</p><p> SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The number of new viruses and\worms aimed at Microsoft Corp.'s <MSFT.O> ubiquitous Windows\operating system rose 400 percent between January and June from\the same year-earlier period, leading computer security company\Symantec said on Sunday.</p> 3
+1196 Frances Knocks Out Power, Floods Florida FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of southern Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as the storm weakened and crawled inland with heavy rain in its wake... 0
+7495 Africa fights AIDS with girl power A bill is currently in Uganda's parliament that would strengthen women's rights. 0
+3259 Cardinals swing into playoff mode ST. LOUIS - When the St. Louis Cardinals were playing .500 ball for the last two weeks of the regular season after already having clinched the National League Central championship, one question persisted. 1
+2213 OECD ups EU/Japanese growth forecasts Growth in the US economy this year is likely to be 4.3, the OECD forecast today, lowering an earlier forecast of 4.7. But the Japanese economy was set to grow by 4.4 instead of 3 forecast earlier and the euro zone by 2 instead of 1.6. 2
+4747 Kiwis heading for big win DANIEL VETTORI spun New Zealand to the brink of a crushing victory over Bangladesh in the second and final Test at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong today. 1
+1991 MCI Creditors Are Target Of SEC Subpoenas 11 members of MCI Inc.'s former creditors committee asked for documents related to confidential communications between the company and its bondholders, according to federal bankruptcy court filings. 2
+1804 Stewart Asks to Serve Sentence Soon NEW YORK Sept. 15, 2004 - Millionaire executive Martha Stewart announced Wednesday that she had decided to begin her prison sentence for lying about a stock trade as soon as possible. 2
+4390 Nextel #39;s Profit Rose by 69 in 3rd Quarter Nextel Communications, the nation #39;s fifth-largest wireless provider, said yesterday that its profit jumped 69 percent in the third quarter from the period last year. 2
+1086 Fossil Pushes Upright Walking Back 2 Million Years, Study Says quot;Dating the beginnings of bipedalism is very important in the human story because, for many experts, it would mark a clear divergence from the ancestral/ape pattern and show that the human lineage had really begun, quot; said Chris Stringer, director of the 3
+5785 Oil Edges Down, Microsoft Boosts Techs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices touched 2-month lows near \$45 a barrel on Monday before taking back most of their losses, but the downward trend knocked energy company stocks lower and U.S. stock indexes ended little changed. A rise in Microsoft shares helped boost the technology sector. 2
+5554 Delta Pilots Ratify Concession Package CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pilots at Delta Air Lines Inc. on Thursday ratified a concession package that will save the carrier \$1 billion a year, in a move the company hopes will buy it time to restructure outside of bankruptcy. 2
+4934 Automakers work on fuel cell vehicles General Motors (GM) and Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) on Saturday signed a joint development and commercialization agreement on hybrid and fuel cell 2
+6125 Images: Nintendo grows up--a little The Nintendo DS includes a touch-sensitive screen and is geared for an older crowd. 3
+2496 Robby Gordon Planning to Proceed With Caution Robby Gordon plans to join the oil spills, the tire chunks, the sharp pieces of debris and the other typical racetrack hazards on Sunday. 1
+3856 September Retail Sales Up by 1.5 Percent WASHINGTON - Shoppers got their buying groove back last month, propelling sales at the nation's retailers by a strong 1.5 percent. It was the best showing since March... 0
+6016 Gauging Reactions To MSN Search Last Thursday, MSN announced the official beta launch of their search engine. Although a preview had been available on their sandbox site, the launch marked the official unveiling of the company #39;s proprietary search technology to the general public. 3
+7534 UN shrugs off US demands to boost Iraq presence BAGHDAD (AFP) - The United States failed win a promise from the United Nations to increase its staff in Iraq ahead of elections as Washington stepped up its charges that Damascus was sheltering insurgent leaders. 0
+911 US Airways Up on Labor Talks US Airways #39; (UAIR:Nasdaq - news - research) shares jumped almost 20 on news that management and pilots were back at the table, trying to hammer out an agreement on work concessions to save the company. 2
+3613 Cambodia Prince Moves Closer to Throne (AP) AP - The son of King Norodom Sihanouk moved closer Monday to becoming Cambodia's new monarch after legal hurdles were cleared in the complicated succession process triggered by the surprise abdication of his father last week. 0
+6179 Fans are to blame, but players will face biggest penalties Look for David Stern to come down hard on the principals in Friday #39;s Pacers-Pistons brawl. With the NBA #39;s image possibly at stake, many around the league expect him to send a strong message when he makes his final ruling. 1
+3632 Shares plunge 20 at Global Crossing NEW YORKShares of Global Crossing Ltd. lost nearly 20 per cent in value yesterday on concerns it could face a second bankruptcy after it said it is cutting 600 jobs as it negotiates with lenders for financing. 2
+3483 Rights activist, environmentalist wins peace prize Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who started an environmental movement that has planted 30 million trees in Africa and who has campaigned for women #39;s rights and greater democracy in her home country, won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize yesterday. 0
+3357 Rugby #39;s Hill Out for Up to 9 Months, May Miss Lions (Update1) Richard Hill, England #39;s World Cup- winning forward, will miss up to nine months of the rugby season because of a knee injury, ruling him out of the Six Nations and making him doubtful for next year #39;s British and Irish Lions tour. 1
+3801 Study: Mobile phone use increases brain tumor risk But researchers say data based on analogue phone usage may not yield same results as digital phone usage. 3
+3834 Sun Reports Smaller Loss and Calls It a Turnaround As it struggled to increase sales and cut costs, Sun Microsystems managed to reduce its net loss in the first quarter to \$174 million. 3
+724 At least 25 bodies at Sadr #39;s religious court NAJAF, Iraq : At least 25 charred and bloated bodies were discovered in the basement of a religious court set up by rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr in Najaf #39;s Old City, police said. 0
+2998 Angels One Win From AL West Title (AP) AP - The Anaheim Angels considered themselves a playoff team all along, even while they spent the summer playing catch up. Now they're one win away. 1
+1895 Kodak, IBM to Make Digital Camera Sensors (AP) AP - Eastman Kodak Co. and International Business Machines Corp. Thursday said they have agreed to develop and make image sensors for digital still cameras and camera phones. 3
+3565 Car bombs kill 11 in Baghdad BAGHDAD -- Two car bombs in Baghdad killed at least 11 people yesterday, including one American soldier, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited US troops and diplomats in the capital and at a remote desert air base. 0
+6097 Google Launches New Search Tool For Academics Google has rolled out a new search tool called, Google Scholar. Google Scholar enables you to search specifically for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts 3
+3091 Fable; Nascar 2005: Chase For The Cup Fable comes with a big reputation behind it -- it was developed by Peter Molyneux, creator of such involved, engrossing games as Populous and Black and White. 3
+4107 Digital home entertainment hits the road Theater-quality entertainment systems are coming to the car. Is rush hour ready for wireless file swapping?\<br /> Photo gallery: Consumer gear takes a test drive 3
+6301 Paul McCartney To Perform at Super Bowl Following this year #39;s quot;Nipplegate quot; affair with Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, the organisers of half-time entertainment at the Super Bowl aren #39;t taking any chances in 2005. 1
+7039 Dollar Rises on the Interest Rate Plays NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Thursday as traders, short of dollars after relentlessly selling them for weeks, looked to the growing yield advantage of U.S. assets as a reason to buy back the currency before the end of the year. 2
+3220 Chip and PC Stocks Mixed on Warnings Semiconductor stocks were mixed Tuesday after Advanced Micro Devices Inc. warned quarterly revenue would be lower than expected due to sluggish sales of flash memory chips used in mobile phones and other devices. 2
+1293 Cairn Energy sees profits slide British oil and gas firm Cairn Energy has seen profits drop 40, but reports strong reserves in its Indian oil fields. 2
+1592 Ravens Stumble to Loss Cleveland holds Jamal Lewis to just 57 yards on 20 carries and Jeff Garcia accounts for two touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 20-3 victory over the Ravens on Sunday. 1
+3633 Pakistan Test-Fires Nuclear Missile Pakistan has successfully test fired a medium-range, nuclear-capable missile that could hit most cities in neighbouring India. Defence officials said the exercise was not intended as a message to the South Asian rival. 0
+3399 The king who courted the Khmer Rouge (and survived) The career of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has been a bewildering trail of political twists and expedient turns. Now the man they call the #39;mercurial monarch #39; has announced his abdication. 0
+6304 Notebook: USC, Sooners in control of BCS USC vs. Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl appears to be three victories away - two by USC and one by the Sooners. USC and Oklahoma held the top two spots in the Bowl Championship 1
+2637 President terms Farooqi #39;s death big achievement THE HAGUE: President General Pervez Musharraf Monday described the killing of Amjad Farooqi as big achievement by security forces and said quot;important terrorist has been eliminated. 0
+1220 West Japan on Guard for Aftershocks After Quakes TOKYO (Reuters) - Residents of western Japan were warned of possible aftershocks on Monday after two strong earthquakes the previous day but authorities said the tremors were not directly linked to a cycle of major seismic activity that hits the region every century or so. 0
+6123 Van Gogh #39;s murder brings out Holland #39;s contradictions The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by a young Muslim of Moroccan descent has shaken Holland to its very foundations. To most people, including the Dutch, the killing and its violent 0
+5996 AA takes soft option on cost cuts PENNY-PINCHING American Airlines is to remove the pillows from half its planes to save \$300,000 (163,000) a year. While the cost savings are small beer compared with the \$4bn a year American has slashed 2
+3495 Trading blows When a can of worms is opened, all manner of slimy things crawl out. So it was when the US government fired the first shots in a fusillade against the European Union - by complaining to the World Trade Organisation 2
+1802 Nokia, NEC Test New IP Multimedia Subsystem Two high-tech communications players have completed the first phase in a series of tests to show how a next-generation IP data and communications infrastructure works. 3
+3735 Nev. Move to Purge Some Dem Voters Fails (AP) AP - Elections officials have rebuffed an attempt by a former GOP operative to purge about 17,000 Democrats from the voter rolls in the battleground state of Nevada, where the two presidential candidates are in a dead heat. 0
+4777 Boston Red Sox outperform their owner #39;s funds Boston Red Sox owner John Henry #39;s bet on baseball has paid off big with the team #39;s first World Series championship since 1918, but his calls in financial markets have been less blessed this year. 1
+2856 August Chip Sales Growth Slows on High Inventory SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Global semiconductor sales growth slowed to 1 percent in August as electronics makers reacted to growing inventories in Asia by limiting orders of chips, an industry trade group said on Thursday. 3
+1045 Apple Unwraps New IMac G5s PARIS -- Apple Computer will begin shipping its new IMac G5 desktop computer worldwide in mid-September, the company #39;s top marketing executive says. 3
+935 Off-day would have been welcomed by Sox After another disappointing road trip - the White Sox were 3-4 on a swing through Detroit and Cleveland - a day off sure would look enticing. 1
+2616 Elephant DNA Could Help Stem Ivory Trade (AP) AP - Analyzing the DNA of elephants may help trace the origins of ivory being sold illegally, information researchers hope will help foil such trade. 3
+6667 Ex-Guard Speaks Out About Di Tapes (CBS) Newly-surfaced videotapes of the late Princess Diana address her sometimes bizarre relationship with Prince Charles. The tapes were recorded by Diana #39;s voice coach, Peter Settelen. 0
+1069 Smith setback for Windies West Indies have been forced to make a second change to their Champions Trophy squad because of injury. Dwayne Smith is suffering from a shoulder problem and has been replaced by Ryan Hinds. 1
+3933 Tigers are right on target AUBURN, Ala. -- Jason Campbell passed for a career-high 297 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 4 Auburn to a 38-20 rout of Arkansas yesterday. 1
+4223 California is joining probe of insurers California #39;s top insurance regulator said Wednesday he will file a civil suit shortly in the widening scandal over insurance industry sales practices. 2
+4529 Cards unfazed by Series deficit Monday #39;s workout at Busch Stadium contained a few more St. Louis Cardinals than you #39;d expect considering it was optional, but you could understand why they #39;d want to 1
+5615 Relatives of abandoned man found The family of an 82-year-old Alzheimer's sufferer who was abandoned at a hospital have come forward. 0
+1920 Consumer Prices Climb; Jobless Claims Up (AP) AP - Consumer prices barely budged in August, suggesting that inflation isn't currently a problem for the economy and Federal Reserve policy-makers can stick with a gradual approach to raising interest rates. 2
+6913 US sends marines to Philippines The US is sending up to 600 marines and relief supplies to flood-ravaged areas of the Philippines. 0
+6564 Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile ISLAMABAD - Pakistan test-fired a short-range missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons on Monday, and said more tests are planned. 0
+6279 Seahawks Receiver Robinson Suspended by NFL NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Koren Robinson has been suspended without pay for four games by the league for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. 1
+6546 GAME DAY RECAP Sunday, November 28 Sandora Irvin had 23 points and 17 rebounds and TCU upset a ranked team for the second night in a row, beating Michigan State (No. 1
+1797 News: Governments slow off the mark to combat growing threats of cybercrime The Associated Press By Robert Wielaard 3
+7454 Donato has Harvard on the move, in groove Three games into the 2004-05 season, the first-year coach with the Harvard degree and NHL pedigree was staring at a 0-2-1 record, an offense that was averaging a goal a game, and a locker room full of long faces. 1
+4075 Creative Sound Blaster Wireless Music <strong>Review</strong> From PC to hi-fi via Wi-Fi 3
+6210 Australia cancels 80pc of Iraqi debt Nineteen countries, including Australia, have agreed to cancel 80 per cent of the debt Iraq owes them. The deal secured for the Paris Club of creditor nations ends a trans-Atlantic dispute and probably sets 0
+5848 Sony BMG Head Says in Early Talks with Grokster (Reuters) Reuters - Sony BMG, the world's No. 2 record\label, is in early talks with file-sharing network Grokster in\what could lead to a legalized Internet music service, its\chairman said on Tuesday. 3
+5711 Obama Balances Stardom, Local Interests (AP) AP - In the days since he was elected to the U.S. Senate, Barack Obama has chatted by phone with President Bush, had his picture in People magazine and appeared several times on national television. 0
+1286 Jet could go on market soon to battle Boeing 7E7 Airbus plans to challenge Boeing Co. by offering a new aircraft as early as year-end, its chief executive says. The Toulouse, France-based plane maker is quot;reflecting quot; on whether to introduce an all-new plane 2
+2884 Iran leader reasserts arms views NEW YORK Iran #39;s foreign minister has said that his country will never give up its right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful use, though he denied any intent to produce nuclear weapons. 0
+1942 Butt facing ban Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is facing up to the possibility of a three-match European ban for his moment of UEFA Cup madness. The 29-year-old England international lost his cool with Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin 1
+6435 Yukos considers self-destruction Shareholders in Yukos are considering liquidation or filing for bankruptcy, after deciding against a rescue plan for the embattled Russian oil firm. 2
+4730 Big East braces for growth spurt It #39;s hard to imagine, but the league that gave us college basketball #39;s last two national champions is about to get a lot better. 1
+3558 Iraqis Fearing a Sunni Boycott of the Election Leaders of Iraq's Sunni minority say they have failed to generate any enthusiasm for nationwide elections scheduled for January. 0
+5611 Europes First Moon Probe to Enter Lunar Orbit Europes first mission to the moon is just days away from its goal after taking the slow boat from Earth more than a year ago. The spacecraft, dubbed SMART-1, will make its first close pass by the moon on the evening of Nov. 3
+7180 Parliament passes no-confidence bid NAIROBI, Kenya -- Somalia's parliament passed a motion of no-confidence against the new prime minister and his Cabinet yesterday, an official said, effectively sacking a government that had been expected to restore order to the country after 13 years of anarchy and war. The deputy speaker of the 275-member transitional parliament, Dalhar Omar, said 153 members voted against Prime Minister ... 0
+955 UBS pays 265 million dollars for Schwab capital markets business (AFP) AFP - Swiss banking group UBS said that it had paid 265 million dollars (219 million euros) to buy SoundView, the capital markets division of online broker Charles Schwab to strengthen its position on the US Nasdaq market. 2
+3877 Russia's Red Army Fetes Pope on Eve of Anniversary VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Russia's Red Army chorus and orchestra on Friday feted Pope John Paul to mark his 26th anniversary as Roman Catholic leader, an event unthinkable just 15 years ago before the fall of the Soviet Union. 0
+2992 Baseball-Ichiro Breaks Hits Record, Adds Single The Seattle Mariners #39; Ichiro Suzuki registered three singles to equal, break and then add to the Major League hits record with his 259th of the season in a game against the Texas Rangers Friday. 1
+5572 McCline, Byrd say fight won #39;t weigh heavy on friendship Jameel McCline had made a habit of calling heavyweight titleholder Chris Byrd, his good friend, whenever he found out about his next fight in order to hear Byrd #39;s opinion and discuss strategy. 1
+6003 Safety First With Latest AOL 9.0 America Online (Quote, Chart) is bundling existing security features along with new ones for the Thursday launch of its AOL 9.0 software client, security edition. 3
+4009 Apple and U2 co-host autumn music special The links between Apple and U2 grow stronger, with Apple #39;s announcement that it will hold a special music event next week on October 26. 3
+5257 Canada #39;s military ombudsman to investigate troop complaints Canada #39;s military ombudsman will travel to Afghanistan next week to investigate troop complaints there, it is reported here Sunday. 0
+2292 Attacks disrupt some credit card transactions Flood of data interrupts Authorize.net's credit card processing for Internet merchants, leaving the company scrambling. 3
+642 U.N. Urges Funds to Curb African Locusts (AP) AP - With swarms of locusts threatening crops in a number of African countries, a U.N. agency appealed for an additional #36;70 million in assistance Thursday to prevent the upsurge from becoming a full-scale plague. 3
+1277 Petronas pursues China LNG supply opportunities Petroliam Nasional Bhd., or Petronas, Malaysias national oil and gas firm, is in discussions with Chinas State-owned oil and gas firms for potential liquefied natural 2
+2738 Official: MLB to Move Expos to Washington WASHINGTON - Major League Baseball will announce Wednesday that Washington will be the new home of the Montreal Expos, bringing the national pastime back to the nation's capital for the first time in 33 years, The Associated Press has learned. A city official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Washington has been notified by Major League Baseball of the impending announcement... 0
+1948 USC Fires Basketball Coach Henry Bibby (AP) AP - Henry Bibby was fired as Southern California's basketball coach Monday, just four games into his ninth season. The Trojans, beset by some player dissension, are 2-2. 1
+1890 AOL drops Microsoft antispam technology com September 16, 2004, 1:15 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. 3
+971 Samsung readies Philips #39; near-field communications for cellphones MANHASSET, NY - Philips Electronics and Samsung Electronics have entered into a deal that will enable Samsung to deploy cellular devices using Philips #39; near-field communications chip and technology. 3
+2073 Sudanese Decry UN Threat of Sanctions Sudan said Sunday that the UN Security Council #39;s resolution threatening oil sanctions if it failed to end violence in the country #39;s western region of Darfur was unfair 0
+4200 Court: Whales Have No Standing to Sue (AP) AP - A federal appeals court decided Wednesday that marine mammals have no standing to sue to stop the U.S. Navy from using sonar. 3
+1017 "Paris Tourists Search for Key to 'Da Vinci Code' (Reuters) Reuters - A funny thing happened on the way to the\Mona Lisa. Visitors to the Louvre museum in Paris, home of the\world's most famous painting, started quizzing tour guides\about Dan Brown's best-selling novel ""The Da Vinci Code.""" 0
+7554 United Pilots Cut Deal on Pensions United Airlines pilots would drop their opposition to the carrier's much-decried plan to eliminate traditional pensions under a tentative contract agreement approved by union leaders. 2
+7112 Ericsson Selected by MTN South Africa to Supply 3G/WCDMA Network STOCKHOLM, Sweden --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 10, 2004 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) has been selected by MTN South Africa to supply 3G/WCDMA network. 3
+2080 Bernhard is off the list for key GM post General Motors Corp. won #39;t offer its top advanced vehicle development job to former Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard but likely will divvy it up instead 2
+2392 Feed-Tube Law Is Struck Down in Florida Case The court said that Gov. Jeb Bush violated separation of powers when he signed a law to keep Theresa Schiavo alive. 0
+7094 Fan v Fan: Manchester City-Tottenham Hotspur This weekend Manchester City entertain Spurs, and with last seasons seven-goal FA Cup epic between the two teams still fresh in the memory, entertain could be the operative word. 1
+5273 S.E.C. Is Said to Examine Stock Pricing by Big Brokers The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking at brokerage firms suspected of failing to get customers the best stock prices, people briefed on the inquiry said. 2
+5313 US Treasuries slip lower ahead of new supply Treasuries slipped lower on Monday as investors positioned themselves to absorb \$51 billion of new supply this week ahead of an expected Federal Reserve increase in official interest rates. 2
+2060 Democracy thrives in largest Muslim state Indonesia #39;s presidential favorite Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono spent part of a three-day break between the campaign and Monday #39;s historic election not resting, but writing. 0
+2108 Car Bomb Kills Three in Mosul (AP) AP - A car bomb exploded in the northern Iraq city of Mosul on Monday, killing three people, hospital police said. 0
+1239 US Marines Die In Fallujah Car Bombing BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A US military official in Iraq said seven American marines have been killed Monday in a car-bomb explosion. Several other Marines have been wounded in the attack. 0
+1476 Stocks on the edge NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Wall Street took a wait-and-see approach to the final day of the trading week, looking for more information on inflation, trade, oil and a report of Michael Eisner #39;s 2006 departure from Disney. 2
+1915 Hokies to Open ACC Play On Saturday, Virginia Tech finally walks into the football room of that exclusive athletic club known as the Atlantic Coast Conference. 1
+2074 Adams backs power-sharing plan Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams recommends his party accept proposals to revive power-sharing. 0
+5178 Berkman tears ACL, may be out until June HOUSTON - Houston Astros star outfielder Lance Berkman suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will undergo arthroscopic surgery within the next 10 days, the team announced Friday. 1
+5070 CNH Global workers in Racine go on strike after contract stalemate CNH Global NV workers in Racine and three other cities went on strike Wednesday, six months after rejecting the company #39;s final contract offer. 2
+5390 Bluetooth Group Outlines Strategy (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - With Bluetooth short-range wireless technology finding its way into an array of hardware products, ranging from mobile phones to in-vehicle telematics systems, a working group promoting the specification has outlined a strategy to make it even more attractive and useful. 3
+3790 Oil exports flow as strike woes ease A general strike in Nigeria, which has raised fears over oil supply from the world #39;s seventh-largest exporter, will likely end its first phase on Thursday quot;all going well quot;, union leaders said. 0
+1325 HDS aims virtual Lightning at EMC, IBM Discovers virtualisation just as everyone else is trying to forget it 3
+2854 Tesco steps up RFID efforts Tesco is rolling out radio barcode technology across its 98 Tesco Extra stores to track high-value items between its internal distribution centres and its outlets. 3
+2154 Annan Faults Both Sides of Terror War for Eroding Rule of Law U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan will tell the 191-member U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the rule of law in the post-Sept. 11 world has been eroded both by the United States and by other nations as they battle terrorism, and by Islamic extremists and their horrific acts of violence, according to senior U.N. officials. 0
+3953 Toughest athlete is female and unknown You probably haven't heard about one of the toughest endurance sports around: the deca-ironman. That's 38 km swimming, immediately followed by an 1800 km bicycle ride and a 420 km run. Currently, the world record stands at about 187 hours, held by a German housewife. Nobody else has ever finished the course below 192 hours. 3
+1134 President, PM Review Dialogue Process With India ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Sep 04 (PID) - President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz attended a meeting on Friday to review the progress of the composite dialogue between India and Pakistan delineates a strategy to carry the process 0
+613 Rain threatens triangular final (AFP) AFP - Organisers were left banking on the Dutch weather to spare Saturday's final of the triangular cricket tournament after deciding against altering the fixture schedule in a bid to beat the rain that has marred this warm-up event for next month's ICC Champions Trophy in England. 0
+1042 Make hotels just like home HOTEL operators, take note: Todays hotel guests are making a nonsense of room-pricing strategies with their aggressive, Internet-aided discount-hunting. 3
+3543 Griffin, Davis Both Sitting Out (AP) AP - Starting running backs Quentin Griffin of the Broncos and Stephen Davis of the Panthers both were inactive for Sunday's game. 1
+3150 Brewers Officially Introduce Team Buyer (AP) AP - The Milwaukee Brewers officially introduced Los Angeles investor Mark Attanasio on Monday as the buyer of the ballclub. 1
+6008 Google Unveils Scholar Search Tool JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The online search engine leader Google has unveiled a new tool for scholarly research. The new service is aimed at making better sense of all the scholarly work stored on the web and it 3
+3649 Sharon Seeks Wider Govt. to Save Gaza Pullout Plan JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon launched new efforts Tuesday to widen his shaky coalition after a stinging setback in parliament that complicated his plan to withdraw from some occupied territory. 0
+5426 Pay Adviser Talks of Role in Ovitz Deal The outside adviser who helped draft the 1995 employment agreement for the president of Walt Disney, Michael S. Ovitz, testified on Tuesday that he had reservations 2
+588 Dell May Soon Unveil More Consumer Goods -Analyst (Reuters) Reuters - Dell Inc. (DELL.O), the world's\largest PC maker, could announce an expanded selection of its\consumer electronics line in the next several weeks, a retail\industry analyst said on Wednesday. 3
+2135 The power of radio helps to end Uganda #39;s long war When Kenneth Banya heard the voices of his former rebel colleagues on the radio calling for an end to Uganda #39;s 18-year civil war, he knew it was time to surrender. 0
+2532 A win worth a Calypso or two London, September 26: Just the way the Brazil is synonymous with soccer and Tom with Jerry, West Indies cricket has always been synonymous with fast bowlers, with batsmen who had more flair than wood in their willows; and with calypso. 1
+4949 Apple adds photos to iPods SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple Computer Inc. rolled out a new iPod Tuesday that allows users to view and share photos as it opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe, spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp. 3
+2792 Apple beefs up .Mac storage limits Customers of Apple #39;s .Mac Internet service can hit the delete button less often now that the company has boosted the amount of storage it gives subscribers. 3
+7134 Crunch Time for Biotech Companies Washington area biotech companies will face pivotal moments this year, finding out whether key products work before money dries up, fending off competition from bigger companies, and, perhaps filing to go public. 2
+1775 Coast Guard Shuts Gulf of Mexico Ports HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard shut five ports on Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico coast states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi as Hurricane Ivan churned nearer. 2
+4062 Candidates Spar on Iraq, Terrorism War President Bush and Democratic challenger John F. Kerry lunged into the final two weeks of the 2004 presidential campaign on Monday by feuding feverishly over the Iraq war and the fight against terrorists. 0
+1251 PM edges ahead in latest poll JOHN Howard #39;s plea for voters to trust him with the economy is paying early dividends, an exclusive Herald Sun poll shows. The Coalition has moved ahead of Labor by 52 per cent to 48 per cent as the Prime Minister #39;s interest rates campaign takes hold. 0
+4401 Iran Says EU Nuclear Proposal Unacceptable TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday turned down a European Union proposal that it stop enriching uranium in return for nuclear technology. 0
+3447 BA hikes oil surcharge by up to 8 per ticket British Airways, Europe #39;s biggest airline by passenger capacity, has hiked its fuel surcharges by up to UK8 per ticket, a day after oil prices climbed to record levels. 2
+6128 Nebraska Player Charged With Assault An arrest warrant was issued Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, for Nebraska offensive lineman Darren DeLone, shown in this undated handout photo. 1
+5438 FCC declares authority over states on VoIP (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - Federal regulators Tuesday declared authority over the states in governing Internet phone services, a move providers called crucial to fostering growth, innovation and competitive pricing in the budding industry. 3
+5419 Cisco #39;s Q1 Profit Leaps 29 Percent Cisco Systems has reported first-quarter profits of \$1.4 on sales of \$6 billion. Despite cautious spending by its corporate customers, softness in the global economy and a lingering uncertainty over whether 2
+1375 Motorola Aims to Sharpen Design Edge In a 26th-floor office suite overlooking Lake Michigan, some 40 industrial designers, mechanical engineers and specialists in fields ranging from anthropology to musicology 3
+1484 Jim Mora #39;s lucky star Falcons need a healthy Michael Vick This is what #39;s known as lucking into it. Jim Mora gets his first head coaching job at any level, with the Atlanta Falcons, and finds Michael Vick waiting for him. 1
+7227 Econ Edge: The Economic Week President Bush #39;s White House conference on the economy is sure to attract some of the nation #39;s political and economic superstars to Washington this week. 2
+6994 Sandy Alomar Agrees to Sign With Rangers (AP) AP - Six-time All-Star catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. agreed Wednesday to a #36;550,000, one-year contract with the Texas Rangers to be a part-time player next season. 1
+4523 WellPoint net income increases 28 percent THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- WellPoint Health Networks Inc. #39;s third-quarter net income rose 28 percent as the managed-care company saw membership growth in key markets and double-digit revenue growth. 2
+6206 Deadly fire sweeps through China mines SHAHE, CHINA - Nine people were confirmed dead and 57 remained missing late Sunday after a fire swept through five iron ore mines in northern China, the Xinhau news agency said. 0
+2301 As Mets Look Ahead, They Keep Looking Back A handful of potential managers, including Lenny Dykstra, has emerged from the Mets' 1986 World Series-winning team. 1
+5231 "Peru's Toledo Wants New Judges for Guzman Retrial <p></p><p> By Jude Webber</p><p> LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian President Alejandro Toledosaid on Saturday he wanted new judges to try Shining Pathleader Abimael Guzman after the ""shameful spectacle"" he stagedat the start of his terrorism retrial, punching the air withhis fist and chanting rebel slogans.</p>" 0
+6307 Sox lose Kapler to Japan Outfielder Gabe Kapler became the first player to leave the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo. 1
+5963 Pot charge dropped against Anthony In a case that his lawyer said quot;has received more prosecutorial scrutiny than any petty offense in Denver history, quot; Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony saw the marijuana charge he faced dropped by the Denver City Attorney #39;s office today. 1
+5908 Clip and save The historically maligned Clippers appeared headed for a letdown. They started their first seven games above .500 and had their first home game in eight days against the mediocre Toronto Raptors. 1
+7385 U.S. Defends Afghan Human Rights Record (AP) AP - The U.S. military defended its human-rights record in Afghanistan on Wednesday, claiming that a May inspection by an American general found no evidence of abuse at the 22 detainee facilities in the country, while admitting that his still-unreleased report will not include any earlier incidents. 0
+7181 Rapidly expanding Vietnam Airlines ready to take on America HANOI : Yesterday Vietnam, today Asia, tomorrow the United States: Vietnam Airlines has expanded to the point where it is even eyeing the huge American market, a move which would have been unthinkable not long ago. 2
+4907 No. 1 USC 42, Washington State 12 Reggie Bush and LenDale White each scored two touchdowns, Dwayne Jarrett caught two more from scores from Matt Leinart and No. 1 Southern California routed Washington State 42-12 Saturday. 1
+2290 Kashmir Talks: Failure Could be Fatal GIVEN their sordid 58 year-long history, its easy enough to sink into pessimism when discussing India-Pakistan relations. The just-concluded first round of comprehensive talks between the 0
+2199 Space O2 Generator Fails Again Repairs to the oxygen generator onboard the International Space Station seemed to work, but then failed the following day. Astronauts are again limited to backup oxygen supplies. By Amit Asaravala. 3
+767 Daly penciled in for Deutsche Bank John Daly provided a nice surprise for local golf fans yesterday when he committed to play in next week #39;s Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC of Boston in Norton. 1
+1670 Service-Sector Revenues Rise in Q2 Revenues in key sectors of the US services industry grew in the second quarter, the government said on Monday in a new survey aimed at measuring growth in the giant tranche of the economy. 2
+1494 Telescope snaps distant 'planet' The first direct image of a planet circling another star may have been obtained by a US-European team of astronomers. 0
+7220 Homeless families total 100,000 The figure for homeless families in England has topped 100,000 for the first time. 0
+1461 Bin Laden Deputy: U.S. Will Be Defeated (AP) AP - Osama bin Laden's chief deputy proclaimed the United States will ultimately be defeated in Iraq and Afghanistan in a videotape broadcast Thursday that appeared to be a rallying call for al-Qaida ahead of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. 0
+4925 Martin wins second straight race Markko Martin won his second consecutive World Rally Championship race on Sunday to clinch the Rally of Catalunya. The Estonian, driving a Ford, followed up his recent victory in 1
+4201 Speak Clearly and Carry a Manual Ten years after it unveiled its first dream house, Microsoft has a new demonstration home showcasing technology that Microsoft is betting will become commonplace within a few years. 3
+4562 Consumer Confidence Hits 7-Month Low NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumers turned more gloomy in October, beset by soaring energy prices, relentless violence in Iraq and the increasingly bitter end of the presidential election campaign. 2
+6181 Hotel workers #39; lockout off for now Employers, union OK 60-day <b>...</b> Thirty-eight raucous days of picket lines, tough talk and the angst of 4,300 San Francisco hotel workers locked out of their jobs with the holidays nigh were put aside Saturday when negotiators for the hotels and the workers #39; union agreed to a 60-day 2
+4875 Ghostzapper Has Speed to Burn GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex.<br>The most brilliant American racehorse in years has labored in relative obscurity until now. But when he runs Saturday in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Lone Star Park, Ghostzapper can demonstrate his talent to the world and, quite possibly, win the horse-of-the-year... 1
+1440 Predators sign 2003 first-round pick ----- NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - The Nashville Predators signed defenseman Ryan Suter, their first-round pick in the 2003 draft, on Thursday. 1
+5248 Safin Clinches Third Paris Masters PARIS (Reuters) - Marat Safin won the Paris Masters for a record-equaling third time when he beat Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek 6-3 7-6 6-3 on Sunday. 1
+2447 Intel shelves plans for Wi-Fi access point Due to lack of demand, the chipmaker postpones plans to build Wi-Fi access points into desktop PCs this year. 3
+4597 Cassini Heads Toward Giant Moon on Saturn (AP) AP - The U.S.-European spacecraft Cassini hurtled Tuesday toward its closest encounter yet with Saturn's giant moon Titan. 3
+6069 American Fare Cuts Presage Price War American Airlines slashed its fares to Miami yesterday by as much as 85 percent from several cities including Washington's Reagan National Airport, possibly setting off a winter fare war on routes to Florida. 2
+7592 Historic Turkey-EU deal welcomed The European Union's decision to hold entry talks with Turkey receives a widespread welcome. 0
+6238 China Iron Mine Fire Death Toll Rises to 57 BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from a fire that swept through an iron mine complex in the northern Chinese province of Hebei rose to 57, with three miners still missing, Xinhua news agency said on Monday. 0
+5387 Computer Associates Launches PestPatrol Computer Associates is releasing eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware r5, aimed at consumers and small businesses, and based on technology CA obtained when it bought anti-spyware provider PestPatrol two months ago. 3
+6218 Blunkett gets tougher on drugs New police powers to prosecute offenders for possession if they test positive for drugs when they are arrested, even if the only drugs they have are in their bloodstream, are to be announced this week. 0
+2862 "Red Hat Acquires Netscape Server Software (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Red Hat (Nasdaq: RHAT) has acquired Netscape \server-software products of AOL Time Warner (NYSE: AOL), as part of the Linux vendor's ""open-source architecture"" strategy." 3
+2975 Saks announces store closings Saks says shutting down weaker stores will allow the company to focus on its more quot;productive quot; locations and further strengthen its brand. 2
+1837 Real Madrid Ponders Biggest Champions League Loss in Four Years Real Madrid began yesterday #39;s match at Bayer Leverkusen as the bookmakers #39; favorite to win the Champions League. The record nine-time European champion finished with its worst defeat in the competition in more than four years. 1
+6526 Sinn Fein Says N.Irish Deal Nears; No Bush Call (Reuters) Reuters - The leader of Sinn Fein, Northern\Ireland's main Catholic party and the political ally of the\Irish Republican Army (IRA), said Sunday he believed his\Protestant rivals were ready to agree to a peace deal. 0
+1682 CREDIT: Canadian Press, Reuters Gretzky, executive director of Team Canada, says each player should treat tonight #39;s World Cup of Hockey championship game against Finland as quot;one of the greatest nights of their life. 1
+1246 Supah Blitz captures Del Mar BC Handicap After spending the first 29 starts of his career mostly confined to the East Coast, Supah Blitz found out what everyone eventually does - it #39;s much better at Del Mar. In his 1
+4275 Erdogan Believes European Council #39;s Decision Will Be A Milestone PARIS - Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed belief on Thursday that the decision that the European Council would make on December 17th (on whether and when to open negotiations with Turkey) would be a milestone for not only Turkey-(EU) relations 2
+2005 Thanks for the Pageviews, Ivan Bad weather has been very good for business at Weather.com and other popular forecasting sites. They are posting record traffic in the wake of Hurricane Ivan's arrival on the mainland. By Joanna Glasner. 2
+2151 Europeans hail latest data from Mars The European Space Agency says data collected by its probe, Mars Express, has provided new evidence in the search for life on Mars. 3
+7218 Seahawks Take NFC West The Seahawks deny a Falcons' two-point try for the tie with no time remaining to wrap up the NFC West, 28-26, on Sunday. 1
+1814 BTG hits Amazon, Netflix and others with patent suit BTG, a London-based firm that focuses on intellectual property and technology commercialization, filed suit against Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and two other Internet companies for infringing on patents related to the tracking of users online. 3
+5648 Warren tones down his bark #39; #39;The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of the station or its sponsors. #39; #39;. The Browns were not thrilled when Warren said he would gladly pay a \$50,000 fine to rub out Roethlisberger, who 1
+6439 BT sells off stake in Eutelsat BRITISH Telecom today announced the sale of its stake in one of the worlds largest satellite companies for 363 million. The telecoms giant said it was offloading its 15.8 per cent holding in Paris-based 2
+5310 Ivory Coast facing UN sanctions France is pushing to win passage of a UN resolution that seeks an arms embargo and other penalties against the Ivory Coast. France #39;s UN ambassador, Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, hopes for a vote early this week. 0
+1891 EU Wants U.S. Aid to Boeing Clarified (AP) AP - The European Union on Thursday demanded Washington explain more clearly how it subsidizes Boeing Co. and warned it would counter any U.S. challenge targeting EU rival Airbus SAS before the World Trade Organization. 0
+5872 Olympic hopefuls for #39;12 submit bids The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Games submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee, entering the final stage of a long process in hopes of landing one of the biggest prizes in sports. 1
+1659 Microsoft adds to Visual Studio tools line 2005 Standard Edition targets developers working in small organizations. 3
+2851 General Mills converting all US cereals to whole grain GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- Breakfast cereal maker General Mills is converting all of its cereals to whole grain. The company says it becomes the first leading food company to make the move involving cereals. 2
+3786 Vote Counting Begins in Afghan Elections KABUL, Afghanistan - Vote counting in Afghanistan's presidential election got under way Thursday, five days after a landmark vote meant to cement a new era of stability after more than two decades of strife. The head of the Afghan-U.N... 0
+2141 TV aims for prime time in digital home New standard uses Web-based protocols to let televisions control other devices in a home. 3
+4906 Oil bounces higher amid fears of supply disruption Oil prices bounced higher on Friday following two days of sharp declines that came on the heels of rising inventories of crude in the US and a move by China to cool its economy. 2
+6554 Wal-Mart reduces sales forecast Wal-Mart, the world #39;s largest retailer, has lowered its November growth forecast amid concerns that fuel costs may slow down Christmas retail sales. 2
+4535 NASCAR mourns plane crash victims Crews on all-terrain vehicles yesterday recovered the bodies of all 10 people killed in the crash of a Hendrick Motorsports plane that was carrying family and friends of one of NASCAR's top syndicates. 1
+5903 Study: Posture found able to communicate fear A fight breaks out, and even though people at the far side of the crowd can #39;t see what #39;s going on, they are immediately on edge. 3
+1631 FDA OKs Kit Used with Hemophilia Therapy CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it received U.S. regulatory approval for a kit designed to help patients with the blood disorder hemophilia get regular treatments more quickly and safely. 2
+5089 Bush says he will work with allies President Bush told a Thursday news conference he would continue to lead the United States in promoting freedom and democracy in the Middle East. 0
+5336 LCC Int #39;l Posts 3Q Profit, Shares Tumble LCC International Inc., which offers wireless voice and data technical consulting, on Monday saw shares plummet as much as 12 percent in after-hours trade after the company swung to a third-quarter profit but predicted lower revenues are ahead. 2
+4394 Is fair trade coffee a beachhead for bananas? GUILDERLAND, NY Socially conscious consumers have made fair trade brews a rapidly growing niche of the coffee market. The beans can now be found on supermarket shelves next to the Folgers and in the espresso at Dunkin #39; Donuts. 2
+775 Eritreans deported by Libya hijack a plane KHARTOUM, Sudan -- Armed with knives, Eritrean deportees hijacked a plane that left Libya carrying about 80 fellow Eritreans and forced it to land yesterday in the Sudanese capital before surrendering to security forces, officials said. 0
+813 Pakistani PM-elect takes parliament confidence vote Pakistani Prime Minister- elect Shaukat Aziz Saturday secured vote of confidence in the National Assembly (NA), the powerful lower house of the parliament,a requirement under the country #39;s constitution. 0
+540 Williams' Status at USC Still Unresolved (AP) AP - Standout receiver Mike Williams is all but certain not to play Saturday night when top-ranked Southern California opens its season because of continuing delays in the school's appeal process to the NCAA. After that, who knows? USC has applied to the NCAA for a progress-toward-degree waiver and reinstatement of Williams' eligibility. 1
+6670 Poison Toads Leap Across Australia Small, warty, and poisonous enough to kill crocodiles, the cane toad has wreaked havoc in parts of Australia. Experts say climate change is benefiting the invasive species. 3
+7101 Sudanese rebels, AU meet Darfur #39;s rebel leaders held preliminary talks with African Union mediators in Abuja on Friday ahead of the latest round of peace negotiations on the crisis in the western Sudanese region. 0
+5956 APEC Ministers Urge New Effort on Trade Talks Pacific Rim trading nations said on Wednesday they should pool their influence to energize talks to free up world trade. As trade and foreign ministers from the 21-member Asia-Pacific 0
+1652 County unemployment drops to 3.7 percent SAN DIEGO - San Diego County #39;s unemployment rate was 3.7 percent in August, down from a revised 4.4 percent in July and 4.3 percent a year ago, the California Employment Development Department reported today. 2
+2802 Britain extends citizenship rights to Gurkha soldiers (AFP) AFP - Britain has extended full citizenship rights to Gurkha soldiers from Nepal who serve in the British armed forces, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said. 0
+1625 CRN INTERVIEW: JOHN FOWLER, SUN Sun #39;s Fowler: Rising Sales While Hewlett-Packard, Dell and IBM are the recognized leaders of the X86 server market, one player has surprisingly begun to gain ground. 3
+5384 The Bag of Aeolus quot;Aeolus was keeper of the winds. He gave a bag of evil winds to Odysseus, instructing him to keep it closed while a good breeze wafted him home. 0
+2426 UN Refugee Chief Backs Autonomy for Sudan #39;s Darfur Region The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says granting more autonomy to southern Sudan could help end the bloody conflict there. 0
+6103 Emi profits fall but online music market improving LONDON: EMI, the world #39;s third-largest music group, reported a drop in first-half profits on Friday but said the beleaguered industry was rebounding as online music sales start to take off. 2
+6673 Lycos Europe Pushes Limits in Anti-Spam Fight A new application from Lycos Europe aims to fight back against spammers, but some experts say the company may be enabling illegal activities. 3
+7518 Cassini photos leaves some mysteries Cassini #39;s latest sweep past Saturn #39;s moon Titan revealed more intriguing pictures of the surface but left many mysteries intact. 3
+6071 Running was a key human characteristic By Lee Bowman. The ability to run long distances across the African savannah gave human ancestors an evolutionary advantage over other primates that walked upright, but could not run the mile or 20, researchers argue in a new study. 3
+5990 Raptors fall to Nuggets CBC SPORTS ONLINE - After starting the season with three straight wins, the Toronto Raptors are heading back home with a losing record. 1
+3355 CE giants #39;readying Blu-ray camcorders #39; Sony, Sharp and Matsushita plan to offer camcorders based on a cut-down version of the Blu-ray Disc, and could announce product as early as next year. 3
+6758 Radeon X850 Released VisionTek announced today the official launch of its XTASY RADEON X850 XT PCI Express Graphics Accelerator card. quot;We #39;ve been overwhelmed by customer requests for a top of the line VisionTek 16X PCI Express 3
+693 Sports: Braves 6 Rockies 4 ATLANTA Mike Hampton hit an RBI single and Atlanta stretched its lead in the NL East by winning its fourth in a row 6-to-4 over Colorado. 1
+3198 Sharp Displays 65-Inch LCD TV (PC World) PC World - Company claims the HDTV is the biggest of its kind. 3
+1588 Ten Orioles pitchers issue 14 BBs as Yanks rally for 9-7 victory The New York Yankees took advantage of 14 walks, then capped their latest comeback victory with a couple of strolls around the bases. 1
+2595 Blair, Paisley confer on N. Ireland British Prime Minister Tony Blair met in London with Democratic Unionist leader Ian Paisley Monday about power sharing with Northern Ireland #39;s Assembly. 0
+1427 Teenager Charged With Creating Sasser Informants, seeking a reward from Microsoft, led police to the German student. 3
+917 Man U. and Everton play to scoreless draw Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United #39;s struggle continued on Monday when they failed to score in a 0-0 tie with Everton at Old Trafford. 1
+4083 Microsoft: No extra licenses needed for multicore chips Customers that use the dual-core processors that Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) are expected to begin shipping next year will not need to buy extra licenses for Microsoft Corp. software, the software maker will announce Tuesday. 3
+6382 Court bars MCI from making payments A federal court Wednesday barred No. 2 US long-distance carrier MCI Inc. from making further payments to cover more than \$25 million in unauthorized expenses related to bankruptcy of predecessor WorldCom. 2
+596 Microsoft expands mainframe pitch Company is upgrading current support and service program to draw more mainframe customers. 3
+4626 Martinez Moves Red Sox Nearer Series Title (AP) AP - Don't question Pedro Martinez anymore. Fame and fortune already his, Martinez finally made it to the World Series on Tuesday night. And when he got there, he shut down the St. Louis Cardinals, putting the Boston Red Sox within one victory of the World Series title that has eluded them since 1918. 1
+653 British police arrest radical cleric Abu Hamza (AFP) AFP - Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, already detained in London on an extradition request from the United States, was arrested under suspicion of committing or preparing terrorism acts within Britain. 0
+3881 Minaya Shakes Up Mets Coaching Staff NEW YORK Oct. 13, 2004 - Mets general manager Omar Minaya shook up New York #39;s coaching staff Wednesday while continuing to search for a manager to replace Art Howe. 1
+1681 Carrier #39;s uphill climb US Airways said yesterday it can emerge from bankruptcy a stronger airline, but acknowledged it needs deeper wage concessions from its pilots - something it has failed to get after two years of trying. 2
+6552 Clearest view yet of Saturn #39;s largest moon Scientists controlling the cameras aboard the Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn have just recovered two extraordinary, contrasting images of the planet #39;s most intriguing moons. 3
+5659 This week in game news They risked hypothermia and fought off the effects of sleep deprivation so they could be among the first to achieve their quest in the wee hours of the morning. 3
+4330 Bulldogs, Gators Remember Last Miss. Game (AP) AP - Mississippi State is looking for another landmark win against Florida. 1
+4236 The Dollar Struggles Over Funding Fears NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar was weaker across the board early in New York on Thursday, forging new lows on a growing sense that the United States is struggling to fund its record external deficits. 2
+3759 Sony looks under the Christmas tree Americans will go gadget shopping this holiday season even if oil prices go up, Sony execs say. 3
+1692 "Office Depot Sees Profit Below Views NEW YORK (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODP.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S. office supply retailer, on Tuesday forecast third-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates due to disruptions from recent hurricanes." 2
+1746 Delta Pilots Tell Negotiators to Get Pact (Reuters) Reuters - Delta Air Lines Inc.'s pilots union on\Tuesday directed its negotiators to work out an agreement to\address the early retirement of a large number of pilots, which\threatens to push the No. 3 U.S. airline into a Chapter 11\bankruptcy filing. 2
+2222 Wireless carriers: Privacy bill not needed WASHINGTON - Representatives of wireless telephone carriers planning a telephone directory service told a U.S. Senate committee Tuesday that legislation to protect their customers' privacy isn't needed, because their plan already does. 3
+1687 Federated Will Rename Stores as Macy #39;s All regional Federated Department Stores will change their names to Macy #39;s in January, the company said yesterday. The decision affects regional department stores that operate as Burdines-Macy #39;s in Florida 2
+4595 Broncos And Monday Night On The Road Don #39;t Mix The Bengals were happy to be back on Monday Night Football after a 15 year absence. From gameplan to execution, they looked very good. 1
+829 Saboteurs Blow Up Oil Pipeline in Iraq (AP) AP - Saboteurs blew up a pipeline in southern Iraq on Sunday in the latest attack targeting the country's crucial oil industry, a senior oil official said. 0
+6320 Cingular to Reduce Work Force by Roughly 10 Percent, CEO Says Cingular Wireless LLC, the nation's largest cell phone company, will cut about 10 percent of its 68,000 jobs over the next 12 to 18 months as it combines operations with the recently acquired AT T Wireless, Cingular's chief executive said Tuesday. 3
+6968 Japan to Resume Space Rocket Launches (AP) AP - A government panel Wednesday approved plans to send a weather satellite into Earth's orbit by February 2005, in the first scheduled launch for Japan's troubled space program since late last year, an official said. 3
+577 NTT DoCoMo, Motorola tie up on 3G handsets NTT DoCoMo will release a handset compatible with non-Japanese cellular networks and with its own 3G (third generation) mobile network early next year. 3
+6928 Arizona State 67, No. 11 Georgia 57 Kylan Loney had five 3s among her 23 points, and Arizona State used 24 turnovers by 11th-ranked Georgia to win 67-57 Tuesday night. 1
+3075 Six Shot Dead in New Northeast India Violence GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - Suspected separatist rebels stormed a village in India's northeast on Monday and shot dead six people, police said, taking the toll in the worst violence in years in the troubled region to 62. 0
+7162 Everton goes second with derby win Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Everton moved up to second place in the Premiership Saturday with a 1-0 win over arch-rival Liverpool at Goodison Park. 1
+7019 Leverksuen see off Kiev Leverkusen - Bayer Leverkusen maintained their 100 home record in this season #39;s Champions League defeating Dynamo Kiev 3-0 here on Wednesday to book their place in the last sixteen of the competition. 1
+2174 Iran Announces Uranium Conversion Tests Defying a key demand set by 35 nations, Iran announced Tuesday that it has started converting raw uranium into the gas needed for enrichment, a process that can be used to make nuclear weapons. 0
+3513 Nigerian Islamist rebels attack police, take officers hostage (AFP) AFP - Islamist rebels have attacked a major police patrol and taken a number of hostages in a remote area of northeastern Nigeria near the Cameroon border, the missing officers' commander told AFP. 0
+6015 "Broker Downgrades Sink Medtronic CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MDT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MDT.N</A> on Thursday sank 7 percent to their lowest level in more than three months after the medical device maker posted weaker-than-expected growth in one of its key business units, sparking at least three broker downgrades." 2
+4343 Big day for New England Pete Kendall #39;s New England accent is as thick as his 6-5, 292-pound frame. So there #39;s no hiding his roots or his allegiance to Red Sox Nation. 1
+5515 Microsoft Patches for ISA Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0 Microsoft has released bulletin MS04-039 reporting a security vulnerability in Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and in Proxy Server 2.0, and has also announced the availability of the patches to resolve these issues. 3
+3011 Oil, Profit Reports to Weigh on Stocks NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new reporting period for company earnings kicks into gear next week, giving investors a bit of hard data to chew on, and markets could be volatile if the price of crude oil stays north of \$50 a barrel. 2
+6002 Mbeki calls for arms embargo, rebels vow to fight President Thabo Mbeki has urged all countries, including Ivory Coast #39;s neighbours, to immediately enforce a United Nations arms embargo on government and rebel forces in Ivory Coast. 0
+2113 IT companies put to the loyalty test Cisco, IBM, Microsoft and SAP have the most loyal customers in IT, according to a report released today. The fact that they are some of the biggest, most successful IT vendors in 3
+6803 A perfect storm of political peril, unless... The extended train wreck that has been American-dominated Iraq is winding its way toward a decisive intersection: the national elections scheduled for Jan. 30, 2005, where voters will be asked 0
+3168 #39;Kind of a creepy thing #39;: Clues to human origins turn up in head <b>...</b> Lice genes have been a head-scratcher for experts in human origins who now suspect that we humans picked up some parasites from our more primitive ancestors. 3
+5434 FCC OK's paging company deal (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - Arch Wireless Inc. can complete its #36;367 million acquisition of Metrocall Holdings Inc. 3
+900 Minister Lee Says Uncertainty Deepens Economic Lethargy Deputy Prime Minister and Finance-Economy Minister Lee Hun-jai said Monday the nation #39;s current economic lethargy is due to unsubstantiated uncertainty #39; #39; about the future, which in turn weakens the confidence of market players. 2
+984 Disgraced Greek Sprinters Drug Tested by WADA ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou have been dope tested by doctors from the World Anti-Doping Agency, an official said Tuesday. 1
+1634 Novell sees a 'both-source' future CEO asserts the future of software development will not be found in the open-source or proprietary models. 3
+4945 Profile: Leftist Vazquez wins Uruguay presidential poll Uruguay #39;s leftist candidate Tabare Vazquez won a historic victory in Sunday #39;s presidential elections with more than 50 percent of the ballot. 0
+4295 MEPs threaten to sink commission over Buttiglione MEPs threatened last night to bring down the new European Commission before it even takes office, as a row sparked by controversial comments about homosexuality escalated into an unprecedented crisis. 0
+766 Top-ranked Illinois flyin #39; high When the Illinois men #39;s basketball team moved to No. 1 in The Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today Top 25 polls on Monday afternoon, it was a special moment for the program and the players. 1
+5125 Israel, Egypt in Prisoner Swap CAIRO (Reuters) - Israel released six Egyptian students from prison on Sunday as part of a deal which includes freedom for Israeli businessman and convicted spy Azzam Azzam, Egyptian security sources said. 0
+7092 Russian space agency: Space station crew could be forced to return <b>...</b> MOSCOW Space officials in Russia are joining American officials in talking about the potential consequences of the food shortage aboard the international space station. 3
+7068 Nextel, Sprint Talk Merger Nextel Communications Inc. and Sprint Corp. are negotiating a possible merger, according to a source familiar with the discussions. 3
+5243 In Wake of Attacks, State of Emergency Declared in Iraq The Iraqi government declared a state of emergency for 60 days as U.S. and Iraqi forces prepared for an expected assault on rebels in Fallujah. 0
+1159 Biffle Bests Mears Greg Biffle wins a nearly race-long duel with Casey Mears, pulling away over the last two laps to win the NASCAR Busch Series race Saturday at California Speedway. 1
+920 Microsoft spends 1bn to keep out the hackers The growing threat of hackers and viruses has prompted Microsoft to roll out a billion- dollar upgrade of its Windows computer operating system to strengthen security. 3
+7141 Anti-Doping Agency Is Boosted By Ban of Sprinter in Balco Case The United States Anti-Doping Agency received an important validation yesterday in its attempt to punish athletes who were suspected of doping in the Balco steroids scandal but who had not failed a drug test. 1
+4442 New I.B.M. Report Will Warn of Computer Security Threats I.B.M. plans to begin releasing a monthly report of threats to computer networks in an effort to establish an indicator similar to the federal governments Homeland Security Advisory System. 3
+6178 Florida Upsets No. 10 Florida State 20-13 Florida State #39;s Chauncey Stovall, left, comes down with a fourth-quarter-touchdown catch as Florida defender Vernell Brown, right, falls down, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Tallahassee, Fla. 1
+5965 Fox to push Bush on migration at APEC Mexico President Vicente Fox said Wednesday he will meet with US President George W. Bush in Chile during the economic summit of Pacific Rim nations. 0
+1954 Symantec to offer Web-based Norton AntiVirus console The Web console -- to be made available specifically to corporate and enterprise licensees of Norton AntiVirus software -- will allow administrators to distribute virus definitions and product updates on demand. 3
+4779 AMD Launches Low-Cost Web Device Advanced Micro Devices is launching a low-cost Internet access device dubbed quot;PIC, quot; or personal Internet communicator, targeted at first-time computer users in the developing world. 3
+3663 Johnson amp; Johnson Facing Single-Digit Growth Credit Suisse First Boston said it was quot;still cautious quot; regarding Johnson amp; Johnson (nyse: JNJ - news - people ) after the company reported quarterly results above Wall Street estimates. 2
+990 NL Wrap: Edmonds Double Strike Lifts Cards Over Padres NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jim Edmonds belted two solo homers to lead the host St Louis Cardinals to an easy 9-3 win over the San Diego Padres in National League action at Busch Stadium Tuesday. 1
+2940 Level 3 Acquires Sprint #39;s Wholesale Dial-Up Internet Business Level 3 today announced that it has purchased Sprint #39;s wholesale dial-up Internet access business for \$34 million in cash. Sprint is one of the largest providers of wholesale dial-up service to ISPs in North America. 2
+4624 India cool on Kashmir proposals India responded coolly yesterday to suggestions by the Pakistani president, Pervez Musharraf, on how to solve the Kashmir dispute between the two countries. 0
+3299 New trade war erupts over Boeing, Airbus A decades-long struggle between the world #39;s two largest aircraft makers escalated into a new trade war between the United States and Europe, just as France-based Airbus stepped 2
+2370 US planes again hit Sadr City BAGHDAD US warplanes fired on targets in the east Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Thursday, the second day of fighting in the Shiite militia stronghold. 0
+659 103 arrests for Internet fraud, related crimes since June: US (AFP) AFP - US authorities arrested at least 103 suspects and filed 117 criminal complaints since June 1 in a crackdown on various forms of online fraud, Attorney General John Ashcroft said. 3
+5905 Today's schedule College hockey: MEN -- Stonehill at UMass-Dartmouth, 7:30 p.m.; Franklin Pierce at Assumption, 7:30 p.m.; WOMEN -- Sacred Heart at Holy Cross, 7 p.m. 1
+1743 Sony Set to Exert Influence on Discs As the leader of the group that plans to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony is poised to gain considerable power in its fight to set the format for the next generation of digital video discs. 3
+3690 Picture 7 of 8: Microsoft's new Media Center push Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video. 3
+3272 Howard Stern: Serious business for Sirius Shock jock Howard Stern is jumping from radio broadcasting to satellite radio, promising to boost the ratings of the growing medium and bring his show to fans quot;my way. 2
+5464 Firefox Browser Alternative to Microsoft (AP) AP - Web surfing has belonged almost exclusively to Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer ever since it buried Netscape's pioneering browser. That doesn't seem to have bothered the developers of the Mozilla Firefox, a feisty new kid on the block that's worth a serious look. 3
+2985 China at G-7 Meeting for First Time China made its debut last night in the club of the world's leading economic powers, asinternational pressure mounts to change a decade-old currency peg that critics accuse of giving Chinese products an unfair competitive edge. 2
+6375 Cocky Arsene Arsene Wenger is confident that Arsenal will make the knockout stages of the Champions League, despite needing to beat Rosenborg to make sure. 1
+7591 Bosnian-Serb prime minister resigns in protest against U.S. sanctions (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) - The prime minister of the Serbian half of Bosnia resigned Friday, a day after the U.S. government and Bosnia's top international administrator sanctioned Bosnian Serbs for failing to arrest and hand over war crimes suspects to the UN tribunal. 0
+3333 Blair: Time for Excuses on Africa Is Over (Reuters) Reuters - British Prime Minister\Tony Blair is to say Thursday that the time for excuses on\Africa is over as he chairs a meeting in Ethiopia he hopes will\turn the continent's problems into a global priority. 0
+2216 Bears Place Brown on Injured Reserve (AP) AP - The Chicago Bears placed Mike Brown on injured reserve Tuesday, one day after announcing the safety would miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles' tendon. 1
+5296 France Says Hostages Still Alive a Few Days Ago France said on Sunday two French reporters held hostage with their Syrian driver in Iraq were still alive a few days ago. quot;We are working discreetly, following up leads, reestablishing 0
+4940 Med school move delayed to 2007 The MSU College of Human Medicine won #39;t be relocated to Grand Rapids until at least 2007, and could cost only half as much as university officials originally estimated. 2
+3599 Tennis: Season over for tired Henin-Hardenne BRUSSELS : Olympic champion Justine Henin-Hardenne announced that her season is over because of persistent fatigue brought about by her struggle to recover from a long-term virus. 1
+4049 MCI to Take \$3.5 Billion Charge in 3Q Telecommunications firm MCI Inc. on Monday said it will take a hefty \$3.5 billion charge in the third quarter to impair property, equipment and intangible assets related to its consumer phone business. 2
+5530 Target Earns \$537 Million Target Corp. , the No. 2 US discount retailer, on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit on stronger sales and gains from selling its Mervyn #39;s department store chain, and forecast 2004 would end well. 2
+3951 Garcia throws four TD passes in Cleveland #39;s 34-17 win over <b>...</b> CLEVELAND (CP) - Chad Johnson better still have a few bottles of that pink stomach medicine. His Cincinnati Bengals look pretty sick. 1
+4342 News: Report card day looms for federal agencies Cyber security audits find improvement in some agencies, but viruses and worms still plague the halls of government.\ 3
+1382 England stars refuse to face media despite World Cup soccer <b>...</b> England #39;s soccer team refused to face the media after their 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory in Poland on Wednesday in protest at negative publicity they received after Saturday #39;s 2-2 tie with Austria. 1
+951 Hall of Shame Hall of Fame We spotlight people and products that pester us...and the heroes saving us from annoyances. 3
+5312 Microsoft Makes Another Antitrust Deal Software giant settles with Novell and the CCIA, ending years of legal wrangling. 3
+1904 Russians admit airliner bombing blunder Russian security forces were facing further criticism last night after it was revealed that the two female Chechen suicide bombers who destroyed two planes in August with the loss 0
+6018 "Bill Gates Gets 4 Million E-Mails a Day Bill Gates might not use AOL, but he's definitely got mail. The Microsoft Corp. chairman receives millions of Internet messages a day, said Steve Ballmer, the company's chief executive. ""Bill literally receives 4 million pieces of e-mail per day, most of it spam,"" Ballmer said Thursday." 3
+4784 Revenge of the Sith turning DS, PSP, GBA to the dark side Ubisoft and LucasArts are teaming up to bring the adaptation of the third Star Wars prequel to all portables; will be released alongside the game in Spring 2005. 3
+4214 Japan probe claims Citigroup trio Three top Citigroup Inc. executives, including Vice Chairman Deryck Maughan, are leaving the financial services giant in the wake of a scandal at its Japanese private banking unit. 2
+5740 Dow Jones Agrees to Buy MarketWatch in \$519 Million Deal Dow Jones Company, the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has agreed to buy MarketWatch, the parent company of the financial news Web site CBS MarketWatch, for approximately \$519 million, the companies said today. 0
+6392 Pro-pot groups says federal policies out of step with Canadians (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - A group which advocates legalized marijuana says a new poll shows federal pot policies are out of touch with public opinion. 0
+1667 Virus #39;talks #39; to victims Virus writers have created a piece of malware that #39;talks #39; to victims. The Amus email worm uses Windows Speech Engine (which is built-in to Windows XP) to deliver a curious message to infected users. 3
+2605 Sidebar: Microsoft Enters Data Backup Arena SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - CHICAGO -- Microsoft #39;s announcement of a disk-to-disk backup application designed to consolidate data backups on Windows servers positions the company to compete against storage management stalwarts such as Veritas 3
+5675 Man Utd calls for emergency Glazer meeting THE directors of Manchester United will this week demand an emergency meeting with Malcolm Glazer, head of the Florida family that is stalking the world-famous football club. 1
+4576 Photo: SGI's Columbia supercomputer The Linux-based Columbia is a top contender for the title of world's fastest supercomputer. 3
+2708 Hackers Target Flaw in Microsoft's JPEG NEW YORK (AP) -- In a harbinger of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a newly announced flaw in Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) programs and begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format... 3
+5417 True Colors With 48 editions in 19 different languages available in over 60 countries, Reader #146;s Digest is a publishing phenomenon: the world #146;s top-selling magazine. And wherever you buy your copy, at least one thing will remain constant #151; the quality and color balance of the images. See how a Mac-based workflow ensures this color consistency.\ Nov 09 3
+5217 Ontario gets harsh with school dropouts HUNTSVILLE, ONT. - The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation that will require students to stay in school until they reach the age of 18, said the province? 2
+4258 General Assembly committee opens two-day debate on anti-cloning <b>...</b> The UN General Assembly #39;s legal committee begins a two-day debate today that will focus on the contentious issue. There is support among member states for a treaty banning human cloning, but divisions remain 3
+2486 UN Refugee Chief Tours Sudanese Refugee Camp in Chad The top United Nation refugee official is in Chad, where Saturday, he toured a camp for Sudanese refugees who have fled violence in the western Darfur region. 0
+2768 Jos. A. Bank Profit Jumps Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB:Nasdaq - news - research) posted a handsome third-quarter profit Monday, as strong Internet and catalogue sales helped drive a 17 hike in net income. 2
+7116 American Airlines Raises Ticket Prices FORT WORTH, Texas -- The high cost of jet fuel is prompting American Airlines to raise its domestic ticket prices. It is going to charge an extra \$5 for one-way flights, and \$10 per roundtrip. 2
+4360 Iran refutes allegation about collaboration with IAEA chief Iran on Sunday refuted a report made by some US media that UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei had collaborated with Iran by giving Tehran an advance look at his reports, the official IRNA news agency reported. 0
+5265 Travelocity Says Speed Is the Ticket For Growth Sam Gilliand, the chief executive of Travelocity, talks about the online travel industry, the Cendant-Orbitz merger and the woes of the airline industry. 3
+6764 Internet Pharmacies: Good or Bad? An investigation into the practice of Internet Pharmacies and how they are changing the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. 3
+3840 Warne #39;s career 1992: Makes Test debut against India in January. In two Tests against India his overall figures are 1-228. Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh invites him to return to the Adelaide Academy and his career is 1
+2162 Free Windows doesn #39;t stop Linux rush WINDOWS IS #39;free #39; in Iran, but even there is an increasing move towards Linux, according to an AFP report. Apparently, because Iran refuses to abide by international copyright laws, pirated copies of Windows make the product free and everyone uses it. 3
+4618 Marsh to Scrap Fees Spitzer Faulted (Reuters) Reuters - Marsh McLennan Cos. , the\world's largest insurance broker, said on Tuesday it would\reform its business practices and stop accepting fees at the\center of an investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot\Spitzer into bid rigging. 2
+1226 Pornsters face life in China smut crackdown China is stepping up its hard line against internet pornography by threatening life imprisonment for anyoner caught peddling porn. 3
+3754 JJB profit and bid hopes fade away Sports retailer JJB yesterday reported a near 25 drop in profits and continuing poor sales, and ended shareholders #39; hopes of a takeover by announcing that a potential bidder had walked away. 2
+7552 Bosnian Serb PM resigns after war crimes criticism (AFP) AFP - Bosnian Serb Prime Minister Dragan Mikerevic resigned, a day after the international community imposed fresh sanctions against Serb police and officials for allegedly protecting war crimes fugitives. 0
+3518 Taiwan's Leader Urges China to Begin Talks (AP) AP - Taiwan's leader used his National Day speech Sunday to urge China to begin peace talks so the two rivals can avoid war. Chinese and Taiwanese leaders haven't met since the Communists took over China in 1949 and Taiwan began resisting the mainland's rule. China insists that Taiwan is a Chinese province and has threatened to attack if it refuses to unify eventually. 0
+5987 Trustees worry on oversight A month after federal regulators adopted sweeping new rules for mutual fund oversight, fund trustees remain concerned about their ability to serve as watchdogs over fund managers and others who handle investor money, a new survey shows. 2
+3782 Rescued Chinese hostage dies In southeast Pakistan one of two Chinese hostages injured during a rescue operation died of his injuries, military sources said Thursday. 0
+5215 Lehigh Downs Hoyas Mark Borda throws four touchdown passes and Lehigh wins its seventh straight game, 49-18, over Georgetown. 1
+1577 Germany Cedes 2006 Cup Honor to Brazil (AP) AP - Germany declined the chance to play in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup, with the host nation ceding the honor to Brazil, the 2002 champion. 1
+5578 Some Grieve for Arafat While Others Sigh in Relief In death, as in life, the Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat provoked a great wave of contrary emotions across the Middle East on Thursday - grief at the passing of the once 0
+826 Chechens Vote for New Leader, 'Bomber' Kills Self ZNAMENSKOYE, Russia (Reuters) - Chechens voted Sunday for a new president in a tense election, but many doubted the Moscow-backed police officer who was set to win would manage to stamp out rebellion in the turbulent region. 0
+4546 Cassini-Huygens Fly-By at Titan / ESA TV Live / 27-10-2004 Since it arrived at Saturn in mid-2004, Cassini has already sent us back fascinating images of Titan, Saturn #39;s largest satellite. 3
+3444 French Trial Watches Bomb Plot Surveillance Tape (Reuters) Reuters - A Paris court watched on Friday a\surveillance video shot by Islamic militants plotting to bomb a\Strasbourg market, in which a commentator brands the French\city a modern-day Babylon whose residents would go to hell. 0
+6035 Epiphany looks to beef up call center CRM software maker Epiphany Inc. this week is rolling out new analytical software, including two new products and vertical-specific bundles aimed at the communications and retail finance industries. 3
+807 Hewitt advances to Long Island final Lleyton Hewitt is one match away from winning his second consecutive ATP title, with the Australian reaching the final of the TD Waterhouse Cup at Long Island. 1
+1307 Tribe challenges American origins Some of the earliest settlers of America may have been from Australia, southern Asia, and the Pacific, not northern Asia, research suggests. 3
+3153 UN Signs Pact with New World Court Opposed by U.S. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations signed a cooperation agreement on Monday with the new International Criminal Court, despite objections to the tribunal from the United States. 0
+6199 Utah Caps Unbeaten Season With Rout of BYU (AP) AP - Utah beat rival Brigham Young 52-21 Saturday, completing its first unbeaten season since 1930 and putting the Utes one step closer to the first appearance in the Bowl Championship Series for a team from a mid-major conference. 1
+2158 US Hostage Apparently Beheaded (CBS/AP) A video posted on an Islamic Web site Monday shows the apparent beheading of a man identified in the tape as American construction contractor Eugene Armstrong. 0
+3097 Metcalfe, Allen back ZigBee start-up Ember, a start-up that is developing chips for ZigBee--a low-cost, low-power wireless networking standard--received \$25 million in venture capital funding this week. 3
+3598 King abdicates after 6 decades King Norodom Sihanouk, known as much for his colorful personality as his controversial statesmanship, has been synonymous with Cambodia #39;s modern history for six decades. 0
+2363 US opening oil reserve NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The federal government said Thursday it plans to loan a limited amount of crude oil from the nation #39;s strategic reserve in a bid to offset shortages caused by Hurricane Ivan. 2
+796 The Hunt for a Hybrid The Aug. 23 front-page article on the Toyota Prius vs. the Honda Civic implied that the main reason people prefer the Prius was its quot;geek-chic look quot; and the image buyers want. 2
+4882 Gators may be hungover before Cocktail Party ike the bourbon and beer, emotions tend to spill over in this traditional grudge match along the St. Johns River they call quot;The World #39;s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. 1
+7026 Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing initial claims for jobless pay grew unexpectedly last week to 357,000, Labor Department data showed on Thursday, but an official said an increase in the week after a public holiday was typical. 2
+5483 Exporters Lead Nikkei Up, Trade Slow TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average was up 0.37 percent in mid-morning trade on Thursday as a recovery in the dollar helped auto makers among other exporters, but trade was slow as investors waited for important Japanese economic data. 2
+2411 Transactions BASEBALL Boston (AL): Activated DH Ellis Burks from the 60-day disabled list; released P Phil Seibel. Milwaukee (NL): Sent INF Matt Erickson outright to Indianapolis (IL). 1
+5582 Yen Rises Vs Dollar Despite Japan Data TOKYO (Reuters) - The yen advanced against the dollar on Friday, shrugging off weak third-quarter growth figures for Japan as market worries persisted about the huge U.S. deficits. 2
+5997 Woods on Top at Rain-Soaked Dunlop Phoenix MIYAZAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods fired a superb five-under-par 65 in torrential rain to take a three-stoke lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament Thursday. 1
+2302 Ancelotti demands more from #39;world #39;s best defence #39; AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said he expects better from his defence after the shock 2-1 home defeat to promoted Messina on Wednesday. 1
+5015 Hewitt advances to Round 3 at Paris Masters Second seed Lleyton Hewitt beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday, turning back the French teenager #39;s bid for a second upset at the ? 1
+7247 NASA Chief Is Taking Off Named to head NASA by President Bush in December 2001, Sean O #39;Keefe acknowledged he had no experience in astronautics. His management style aimed at practical economy. 3
+4081 Solar Minimum is Coming Soon Something strange happened on the sun last week: all the sunspots vanished. This is a sign, say scientists, that solar minimum is coming sooner than expected. 3
+3943 Pakistan says to give extra security to Chinese Pakistan will provide extra security to the Chinese working in the country and pursue a former Guantanamo Bay inmate who masterminded the abduction of two Chinese engineers, the interior minister said on Saturday. 0
+1083 Some Dire Talk From Yukos Lifts Oil Prices OSCOW, Sept. 2- World oil prices rose on Thursday after Russia #39;s largest oil producer, Yukos, said a court ruling quot;paralyzes #39; #39; the company #39;s operations. 2
+1638 Rogers confirms deal to buy AT amp;T Wireless stake Rogers Communications Inc. (RCIb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) confirmed on Monday it would buy AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. #39;s (AWE. 2
+5052 Nhl Players Still Express Solidarity The cracks that were appearing in the NHL Players #39; Association #39;s resolve in the last two weeks were apparently smoothed over during a meeting Tuesday in Toronto. 1
+5552 Senna suspension stands Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - UEFA #39;s suspension and fine of Villarreal #39;s Marcos Senna was upheld on Thursday after an investigation into the player #39;s positive drug test. 1
+3959 Dogged Astros Refocus Eyes on Texas On the strength of Carlos Beltran and a tireless bullpen, the Astros came back from a three-run deficit on Sunday to defeat the Cardinals, 6-5. 1
+5030 Wallace fined for Newman collision. Former NASCAR Cup Champion Rusty Wallace has been fined \$10,000 dollars for deliberately ramming his Penske Racing teammate Ryan Newman at the conclusion of the Subway 500 at the Martinsville Speedway two weeks ago. 1
+2014 Bush Seen Vulnerable to Kerry Among Independent Voters (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush, who holds\a sizable lead in some polls, still appears to be vulnerable to\Democrat John Kerry among independent voters whose shifting\loyalties could determine the winner of the November election,\pollsters say. 0
+3970 Wi-Fi successor is called high-speed hype -- for now SAN FRANCISCO -- At virtually every turn, Intel Corp. executives are heaping praise on an emerging long-range wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire cities with high-speed Internet access. 2
+4007 G5, PISANU: EUROPOL PLAYS KEY ROLE AGAINST TERRORISM (AGI) - Florence, Italy, Oct.18 - quot;EuroPol must play a key role in the struggle against terorrism quot; said Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu, illustrating the results of the G5 (Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain) Interior Ministers meeting held today in 0
+1694 "Kroger Profit Falls, Warns on Sales NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KR.N</A>, the largest U.S. grocer, on Tuesday reported a 25 percent drop in quarterly profit, hurt by debt redemption costs." 2
+2610 Dell, AOL team up in schools initiative ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell Inc. and America Online Inc. announced a partnership Monday to provide 5,000 low-income students with free refurbished personal computers and a year #39;s worth of Internet access. 2
+6965 Justices hear cases on shipping wine (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - States that block direct shipments of wine to consumers from out-of-state wineries faced skeptical comments from Supreme Court justices on Tuesday. 0
+5060 Microsoft Browser Market Share Slips Slightly Microsoft Corp. #39;s (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) share of the browser market slipped slightly in recent months but still dominated with 92. 3
+6506 Weather Data In Your Own Back Yard (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - WeatherBug wants to make meteorologists out of its users. The Internet weather service based in Gaithersburg has begun selling sensors that can turn anyone's back yard into a Web-connected weather station. 3
+2679 PC Sales Hot For 2004, But Will Soon Cool Off PC shipments in the second quarter grew faster than any three-month period since 1999, IDC said Monday, citing the continued pent-up demand for replacement systems as the driving force behind the sales surge. 2
+1301 Genesis Set for Return to Earth Meteors are unpredictable. You never know, not exactly, when one will streak across the sky. Not so on Wednesday, September 8th. At precisely 8:52:46 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), northwest of Bend, Oregon, a fireball will appear: a white-hot dot of light, brighter than the planet Venus, gliding across the blue morning sky. 3
+4006 Oil Prices Nosedive on Profit-Taking Oil prices fell sharply on Monday in what traders described as a wave of profit-taking sparked by a steep decline in gasoline futures. 2
+4334 North Korea eases tough stance against US in nuclear talks North Korea on Friday eased its tough stance against the United States, saying it is willing to resume stalled six-way talks on its nuclear weapons if Washington is ready to consider its demands. 0
+4716 Hundreds trapped in Russia mine Five miners are killed by an explosion which leaves up to 240 trapped in a Siberian coal mine. 0
+3465 Lego, Carrefour in French Price-Fix Probe (AP) AP - French competition authorities are investigating Danish toy maker Lego Systems AS and supermarket retailer Carrefour SA as part of a probe into alleged price fixing in the French toy market in 2002 and early 2003. 2
+3673 Blast Near Convoy of Palestinian Security Chief (Reuters) Reuters - An explosion occurred near the convoy of a\Palestinian security chief in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday,\witnesses said. 0
+1938 British Music Fans Decry ITunes Pricing Consumer group complains of higher prices in U.K. than elsewhere in Europe. 3
+7451 Bush vows to cut deficit President Bush pledged yesterday to work with Congress to reduce the government #39;s huge budget deficit as a key step in assuring the world that his administration supports a strong dollar. 2
+3403 Alcoa Profit Hurt by Labor, Storm Costs Alcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest aluminum producer, posted only slightly better quarterly earnings on Thursday, as higher metal prices were 2
+1279 INTERVIEW: Australia #39;s QBE Consolidates European Units SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Seeking to cut costs and encouraged by UK regulatory changes, Australia #39;s QBE Insurance group Ltd. (QBE.AU) Tuesday said it will merge its Lloyd #39;s division with other European operations. 2
+5672 Panama Assures Rumsfeld on Canal Security PANAMA CITY, Panama (Reuters) - Panama's security chief told Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Saturday the Central American nation was working to prevent any terror attack that might close the Panama Canal. 0
+6151 Police Join Probe Into Pistons-Pacers Mass Brawl Police launched an investigation on Saturday into an extraordinary mass brawl involving players and fans at a game between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers. 1
+7088 James May Play The man in the mask on Monday night may be Cleveland's LeBron James, who was fitted with a mask to protect his broken left cheek and might play in Charlotte. 1
+770 DATA VIEW: HK Exports Slow In July, But Momentum Intact HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hong Kong #39;s export expansion slowed a touch in July, as expected, but still continued at double-digit rates thanks to high trade volume with mainland China. 2
+4140 APPLE #39;S NEWEST WRINKLE: THE CUSTOMIZED, U2 IPOD Apple Computer and the rock band U2 have inked a deal to sell customized iPods, The Post has learned. The announcement will be made at a splashy event Oct. 3
+4553 System X supercomputer speeds up almost 20 percent Virginia Tech #39;s all-Mac System X supercomputer, installed at the university #39;s Terascale Computing Facility, made headlines last year when it was determined to be the third-fastest supercomputer in the world. 3
+3581 Oil Surges to New Intraday High in Europe (AP) AP - The price of crude oil surged to a new intraday high of US #36;53.42 in European trade Monday, despite assurances from Middle East oil producers that they were committed to bringing the price down as a strike began in Africa's largest exporter. 0
+5803 Bonds getting better with age Barry Bonds continues to defy the odds, and at 40 years of age he is still easily the most dominant hitter in Major League Baseball. 1
+2965 Nation's cybersecurity chief abruptly quits DHS post Amit Yoran, the government's cybersecurity chief, abruptly resigned yesterday after a year at the Department of Homeland Security, a move that raised questions about the Bush administration's ability to quickly improve cybersecurity. 3
+3773 Twists give Game 3 added weight NEW YORK -- The nature of this American League Championship Series fundamentally changed when it turned out that the supposed ankle tendinitis suffered by Curt Schilling was actually a displaced ankle tendon. 1
+5056 Hackers reopen stolen code store with Cisco wares NOVEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - An anonymous group of malicious hackers reopened an online store that sells the stolen source code of prominent software products and is offering the code for Cisco Systems Inc. 3
+5063 Constellation gets Mondavi for \$1.36B CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - By upping the ante a bit, Constellation Brands has made an apparently successful bid to gobble up winemaker Robert Mondavi in a \$1. 2
+5797 Microsoft open new software development unit in India (AFP) AFP - Microsoft said it will join with India's second-largest software firm, Infosys Technologies, to provide software and consulting to manufacturing, banking and automobile companies. 0
+1271 Singh knocks Woods from No. 1 with victory at TPC of Boston For it to happen on Labor Day became a perfectly fitting reward for Vijay Singh, golf #39;s most noted laborer. The man from Fiji who closes practices ranges for a living opened a new door in world golf Monday. 1
+7269 Bengals' Palmer Questionable for Sunday CINCINNATI (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo after an MRI exam Monday revealed no serious damage to his left knee. 1
+3130 Taking Advantage of the Terminally Stupid Would you pay \$4 for something that, at best, is worth a dime? Concord Communications shareholders would. 2
+1294 UK broadband usage doubles in past six months New research from NOP, shows that more of the UK Internet population are progressing to broadband - with usage at 41 per cent up from 27 per cent just six months ago, and an increase in females using the internet. 3
+5520 Yasser Arafat dies Yasser Arafat, who triumphantly forced his peoples plight into the world spotlight but failed to achieve his lifelong quest for Palestinian statehood, died today, aged 75, Palestinian Cabinet minister Saeb Erekat confirmed. 0
+5681 Firefox Leaves No Reason to Endure Internet Explorer That should have been said a long time ago. After Microsoft cemented a monopoly of the Web-browser market, it let Internet Explorer go stale, parceling out ho-hum updates that neglected vulnerabilities 3
+3693 Drummond back to his happy home Scott Drummond, who meets the defending champion Ernie Els tomorrow in the first round of the World Match Play Championship, arrived at Wentworth in May with career earnings on the European Tour of less than 40,000. 1
+2365 Rumsfeld Raises Prospect of Limited Iraq Elections (Reuters) Reuters - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on\Thursday raised the possibility that some areas of Iraq night\be excluded from elections scheduled for January if security\could not be guaranteed. 0
+2789 U.S. Stocks End Higher NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday as investors snapped up semiconductor shares at bargain prices and bought some blue chips after crude oil retreated from record high prices. 2
+4872 Cassini radar lifts the veil from Saturn #39;s Titan WASHINGTON - The first radar images of Titan, the cloud-shrouded moon of Saturn, revealed a relatively young, active surface, NASA said Friday (Oct. 29). 3
+1865 Nortel warns of lower Q3 revenue TORONTO - Nortel Networks warned Thursday its third-quarter revenue will be below the \$2.6 billion US preliminary unaudited revenues it reported for the second quarter. 2
+1672 Japan executes child killer Japan has hanged a man convicted of stabbing to death eight elementary school children in a rampage that shocked the nation and severely shook its sense of security, local media have said. 0
+1591 Jarvis teeters on the brink Jarvis admitted yesterday it was in a race against time to raise enough cash from asset sales to satisfy lenders and keep trading beyond January. 2
+1474 Oxygen Generator on Space Station Fails The main oxygen generator for the International Space Station has failed, and the two astronauts on board will tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply this weekend. 3
+4972 Russia slaps Yukos with fresh, potentially fatal, tax claims MOSCOW : Russian authorities hit the bruised Yukos oil giant with a battery of fresh tax claims which could see the firm #39;s total debt soar to an astronomical 17 billion dollars. 2
+6065 Bush Confronts New Challenge on Issue of Iran While assembling a new national security team, President Bush is confronting what could become the biggest challenge of his second term: how to contain Iran #39;s 0
+4956 49ers stake out some dubious turf Their fall to the bottom of the league is complete with an uninspired loss to another very bad team. By Matthew Barrows -- Bee Staff Writer. 1
+5886 Producer Price Surge Fuels Inflation Fears Producer prices surged 1.7 percent in October, their sharpest monthly increase in nearly 15 years. 0
+6149 Top Senate Dem Calls for Bipartisanship (AP) AP - Rallying a party stung by presidential and congressional losses, the incoming Senate Democratic leader reminded fellow lawmakers on Saturday of their shared commitment to help the nation. 0
+800 Bovina wins Pilot Pen tournament Elena Bovina of Russia outlasted Nathalie Dechy of France 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 and won the Pilot Pen tennis tournament Saturday. Bovina, seeded seventh, won her third WTA title. 1
+672 Israeli army demolishes 13 Palestinian homes GAZA CITY: The Israeli army demolished 13 Palestinian houses during an incursion in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah on Thursday, Palestinian security sources and witnesses said. 0
+2469 Refiners line up for stockpiled oil Oil futures hit a record high Friday as the government began lending oil from emergency reserves to refineries running low on crude after Hurricane Ivan. 2
+6998 Blair urged to launch Iraq death toll probe A group of former British diplomats, peers, scientists and church leaders will today urge Tony Blair to launch an inquiry into the death toll of the Iraq war. 0
+2995 Jeff Gordon leads contenders at Talladega Joe Nemechek wasn #39;t surprised to be back at the front of the field, just that it took so long to get there. Nemechek, who earned the nickname quot;Front Row Joe quot; when he won six poles from 1997-00, got No. 1
+4583 Fan Death Family members of a college student killed by Boston police during a Red Sox celebration will wait for an internal investigation before deciding if they will sue the department. 1
+6762 U.S. Rules Out Dam Removal for Salmon Recovery (Reuters) Reuters - A Bush administration decision to\eliminate the possibility of removing dams to save endangered\U.S. Pacific Northwest salmon species is a huge blow to\protection efforts, an environmental group said on Wednesday. 3
+3523 Minutemen KO'd by Dukes HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Opposing running backs are beginning to enjoy playing against the University of Massachusetts. 1
+2058 Stuttgart struggles to draw Berlin, Germany (Sports Network) - Life without star striker Kevin Kuranyi began with a scoreless draw for Stuttgart against Hertha Berlin. 1
+3916 Kerry to reverse stem cell policy US presidential candidate John Kerry says he will make stem cell research a priority, dropping George Bush's policy. 0
+1038 VeriSign sues ICANN in state court VeriSign is asking a California court to order the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to butt out of its business. 3
+2367 American Airlines revenue weakens American Airlines holding company AMR Corp. (AMR: Research, Estimates) on Wednesday said the airline #39;s August revenue was weaker than expected after hurricanes and high fuel prices 2
+2200 Nothing Robotic About Robo-Art The ArtBots show in New York this past weekend proved that robots can wax artistic, too -- or at least carry out the instructions of their artistic creators. Cyrus Farivar reports from New York. 3
+5733 Halo 2; Donkey Konga The first Halo game sold quite a few Xboxes (we know a few Xbox owners who don't appear to play any other titles on their consoles), and Halo 2 has already clocked \$125 million in sales -- on its first day in stores. 3
+1728 Nokia Adopts SD Card Tech into Storage Portfolio To expand the capabilities of SD memory cards in mobile devices, the SD Card Association has recently formed a Mobile Phone Task Force. 3
+7306 US Supreme Court To Hear File-Sharing Case WASHINGTON -- The US Supreme Court will take up one of the key arguments about the use of file-sharing services. The justices will consider whether peer-to-peer Internet file-sharing services can be held responsible 3
+5792 Take control of your desktop chaos Dragging and dropping files into well-organized desktop folders can be a chore for everyone but the most fastidious. A new technology, however, aims to do most of the work for you. 3
+6255 ElBaradei strongly rejects charges of collaboration with Iran International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei angrily rejected allegations that he had collaborated with Iran ahead of releasing investigation reports about Tehrans nuclear program. 0
+3298 Karzai's Running Mate Survives Attack KABUL, Afghanistan - Campaigning for Afghanistan's first direct presidential election ended with a burst of violence Wednesday as attackers set off a bomb in a failed effort to kill interim Afghan leader Hamid Karzai's vice presidential running-mate. Despite persistent violence, the United Nations declared this hard-luck nation ready for Saturday's vote, a historic experiment with democracy after more than two decades of unrelenting ruin, from Soviet occupation to civil war to the repressive Taliban and the thunderous U.S... 0
+3617 Linux: Paris weighs a shift to open-source camp PARIS The open-source computer system known as Linux won a tough battle over Microsoft earlier this year when the city of Munich decided to change the operating software of 14,000 government computers, despite the personal intervention of Steve Ballmer 2
+6781 Apple officially launches iTunes Music Store in Canada Apple Computer on Thursday officially launched its iTunes Music Store in Canada, offering Canadian music fans the same features and price of \$.99 CDN per song that have lifted iTunes to the number one online music service in the world. 3
+2864 Privacy questions arise as RFID hits stores BALTIMORE--Proponents of radio frequency identification used to have a quick and easy response to consumer advocates charging that the technology posed an alarming threat to privacy. 3
+5609 GoldenEye: Rogue Agent golden EA #39;s James Bond-baddie shooter has left its secret headquarters and taken over the factory. Like an evil genius announcing his demands, Electronic Arts has let the world know that GoldenEye: Rogue Agent has gone gold. 3
+6806 US delays WTO action over Airbus subsidy The US will offer an olive branch to Peter Mandelson, the European Union #39;s new trade commissioner, next week by delaying any escalation of the dispute over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing, a US trade official said on Thursday. 2
+2624 5 dead in Dubai airport accident DUBAI - A steel mesh wall collapsed on workers building a multi-billion-dollar extension to Dubai #39;s international airport yesterday, leaving five dead and 12 injured, authorities said. 0
+2748 The Crusade Against Evolution In the beginning there was Darwin. And then there was intelligent design. How the next generation of 'creation science' is invading America's classrooms. By Evan Ratliff from Wired magazine. 3
+3457 MUTV: We #39;re giving balanced picture MUTV bosses have hit back strongly at allegations of bias levelled against them by a group of Manchester United supporters. United #39;s official television station was targeted by fans who disrupted live coverage of the reserve-team match at Altrincham. 1
+3324 Winter Concerns Push to Record High SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices broke into record territory above \$52 Thursday on heightened concerns that supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the northern hemisphere winter. 2
+4188 4 French schoolgirls expelled for wearing head scarves Two Muslim girls were expelled Wednesday from high school for refusing to remove their head scarf -- the fourth such expulsions in two days as officials began taking action against 0
+1084 Megawati kicks off 36th ASEAN economic meeting JAKARTA (Agencies): President Megawati Soekarnoputri opened high-level economic talks between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday with a warning to ASEAN leaders that they must stay the course on their agreed 2
+7356 Afghan Forces Arrest 2 Taliban Leaders KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Dec 14 -- Afghan forces have captured two top figures of the deposed Taliban government, including the personal security chief of leader Mohammad Omar, provincial officials said Tuesday. 0
+4995 Sri Lanka batsman fined as Pakistan tie series Sri Lanka #39;s Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 30 of his match fee for showing dissent during the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi. 1
+7386 Blockbuster revamps its policy for late returns NEW YORK -- Faced with growing competition in the home video market, Blockbuster addressed its No. 1 consumer complaint Tuesday, saying it will end late fees on rented videos and games in January. 2
+6923 Cavaliers Defeat Nets 103-97 (AP) AP - LeBron James scored 27 points and assisted on Lucious Harris' clinching 3-pointer with 6 seconds left as the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight at home, 103-97 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. 1
+567 "Dragging the Net for Cyber Criminals In an attempt to stem the growing tide of online scams, identity theft and the proliferation of junk e-mail, the Justice Department and state law enforcement officials have initiated what seems to be the largest dragnet yet against spammers, so-called ""phishers"" and other Internet con artists. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>" 3
+6686 New Rainbow Six Franchise for Spring 2005 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 30, 2004 -Ubisoft, one of the world #39;s largest video game publishers, today announced its plans to launch the next installment in the Tom Clancy #39;s Rainbow SixR franchise for the Sony PlayStationR2 computer entertainment system 3
+6264 McCartney to headline Super Bowl halftime in #39;05 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Paul McCartney will headline the 2005 Super Bowl halftime show as the National Football League goes mainstream after the controversy over this year #39;s show. 1
+1372 Greenspan: Economy Regaining Traction WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is pulling out of its recent soft patch and appears to be picking up steam, Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan said on Wednesday in remarks economists saw as cementing a September rate rise. 2
+7581 EBay #39;s Buy Of Rent.com May Lack Strategic Sense Standard amp; Poor #39;s Equity Research said the purchase of Rent.com by eBay (nasdaq: EBAY - news - people ) could be a bit of a miscalculation. 2
+698 Camarillo #39;s Homer Lifts Mexico SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 26 -- Alan Camarillo #39;s first homer of the series came at a perfect time for Mexico. Camarillo hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning on Thursday to propel Guadalupe, Mexico, into 1
+6420 Harry Flies Home after #39;Kidnap Plot #39; Claims Prince Harry flew back to the UK from Argentina today amid reports of a plot to kidnap him. Local media said that gunshots had been heard at a polo ranch where he was working. 0
+7204 Australia Babcock amp; Brown To Pursue Listed Investment Co SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Babcock amp; Brown Ltd. (BNB.AU) said Monday it plans to raise as much as A\$1 billion for an externally managed investment company to target long-term investments. 2
+5744 Ivory Coast arms embargo backed ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- African leaders backed an arms embargo and other immediate UN sanctions against Ivory Coast yesterday, isolating President Laurent Gbagbo's hard-line government even further in its deadly confrontation with its former colonial ruler, France. 0
+1810 USC Fires Basketball Coach Henry Bibby LOS ANGELES - Henry Bibby was fired as Southern California #39;s basketball coach Monday, just four games into his ninth season. The Trojans, beset by some player dissension, are 2-2. 1
+2468 Dodgers Nip Giants 3-2 in Crucial Series SAN FRANCISCO - Shawn Green can sit out Saturday knowing he was a huge help to the Dodgers during their crucial series against San Francisco. Green hit a two-run homer in Los Angeles' 3-2 victory over the Giants on Friday night, a day before the first baseman will miss a game to observe the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur... 0
+4204 Button Must Stay With BAR! The FIA #39;s Contract Recognition Board (CRB) finally got around to deciding whether or not Jenson Button is contractually allowed to go drive for Williams next season. 1
+3000 Sharapova advances to Korea Open final Reigning Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova has thrashed Anne Kremer of Luxembourg to advance to the final of the Korea Open in Seoul. 1
+3967 Sharon to meet with settlement group as referendum idea gains <b>...</b> Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is to meet formally with a group of settlement leaders from Judea and Samaria Sunday for the first time in a year and half. 0
+2918 Net giants adopt anti-spam system Some of the net's biggest players such as AOL, Hotmail and Yahoo are stepping up efforts to combat spam. 3
+6465 Forecast Frosty for U.S.-Canadian Ties TORONTO -- The weather won't be the only thing that's cool when President Bush visits neighboring Canada next week. 0
+1110 EU foreign ministers hope to break deadlock over ASEM summit The European Union said Friday it quot;hoped to reach a conclusion quot; at a meeting of foreign ministers on the participation of military-ruled Myanmar in an upcoming summit of Asian and European nations. 2
+2687 Snap-on warns for 3Q, 2004 Vehicle tool maker sees profit below forecasts amid high steel prices, soft demand in Europe. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Snap-on Inc., which makes vehicle-repair tools, said Tuesday its third-quarter and full-year 2
+4739 Royal Dutch/Shell merges holding companies with unified board LONDON, October 28 (newratings.com) - Royal Dutch/Shell Group has announced its plans to merge its two holding companies in the Netherlands and the UK, Royal Dutch Petroleum (ROY. 2
+4304 Connecticut joins California in Spitzer probe Connecticut is going to join California amid New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzers probe over the US insurance industry scandal. 2
+1449 Indiana University suffers during PeopleSoft rollout Problems during the rollout of a PeopleSoft financial aid software module at the Indiana University system caused problems for about 3,000 students just as classes were set to start. 3
+1351 Capriati unnerves Serena It was just about a year ago that Jennifer Capriati had this very same feeling. There she was, in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the lights glaring, more than 20,000 fans screaming. Only the opponent was different, as Capriati faced Justine Henin-Hardenne, serving for what would become one of the most important matches of her career. But that night, ... 1
+2143 JBoss 4.0 Released JBoss, the self-proclaimed Professional Open Source company, released JBoss Application Server 4.0 today. The announcement follows closely behind the announcements of JBossCache 1.1 and the company #39;s new partnership with Sleepycat Software. 3
+7280 Car Bomb Kills 11 Near Green Zone A car bomb exploded in a line of vehicles waiting to enter the Green Zone early Monday, killing at least 11 Iraqis at an 0
+1119 Big Blue veteran heads to EMC EMC has hired a former IBM veteran to be its chief technology officer, in what appears to be the latest step in EMC #39;s evolution from a data storage hardware specialist to a more comprehensive computing company. 3
+5368 Lights! Camera! Beckham! England #39;s most celebrated soccer player, David Beckham, has announced that he will undertake his first major acting role in a film trilogy called #39;Goal! 1
+6369 TSA #39;pat-downs #39; cross the line for some fliers Millions of holiday travelers nationwide are experiencing an all-too-intimate form of security screening that some say amounts to sexual groping - a quot;pat-down quot; by government officials. 2
+4638 FTSE 100 lifted by bright Dow The FTSE 100 has climbed as a surge by US shares gives a boost to European markets. Shire Pharmaceuticals SHP.L jumped after winning approval for a key drug and consumer goods giant Unilever ULVR. 2
+7027 Study: Return of Wolves Changes Ecosystem (AP) AP - Scientists studying the broader effects of wolf reintroduction said a growing body of evidence suggests that killing off predators such as wolves and grizzly bears in the last century started a cascade of effects that threw ecosystems out of balance. 3
+6517 Annan Urged to Play Larger Role in Iraq (AP) AP - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, under fire in Congress over a troubled oil program for Iraq, received some friendly advice last month in a private meeting with former U.S. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and other foreign policy experts. 0
+3125 Navy streamlines NMCI contract Officials at the Navy and contractor EDS said they have reached an agreement to revise performance measurements on the Navy Marine Corps Intranet contract, which EDS called a critical step toward billing NMCI seats on a 100 percent basis. 3
+6581 Space Station Crew Moves Rescue Capsule The maneuver frees the hatch on the docking station that the crew members will use for work sorties in January and March. In addition, the launch of an unmanned Progress cargo ship has been postponed one day to December 24. 3
+6482 Stephen Dodd leads Volvo China Open Stephen Dodd took a three-stroke lead Friday after 36 holes of the Volvo China Open in Shanghai to stand six-under-par 138 after two rounds. 1
+6207 Update 2: Oracle Poised to Pounce on PeopleSoft Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it #39;s worth more than the \$9.2 billion bid currently on the table. 2
+5975 New York Unveils Last, Best Bid to Gain the Olympics in 2012 Leaders of the NYC2012 committee highlighted New York's advantages in multiculturalism, money and media power. 1
+5198 In it for long run PASADENA, Calif. -- They no longer have to do any politicking for the national championship. They can simply play for it now. 1
+841 Pakistan not for open-ended arms race: spokesman A Pakistani Foreign Office spokesman Sunday said Islamabad does not favor an open-ended arms race in South Asia, according to the official Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). 0
+6823 Health Care Technology Is a Promise Unfinanced While the Bush administration's words of support for a high-technology future for health care have been plentiful, the dollars, it seems, are scarce. 3
+7535 Court Seen Lifting YUKOS Block -- Lawyers LONDON (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy court is likely to revoke its temporary ban on the sale of Russian oil group YUKOS's main production unit, lawyers said on Friday. 2
+4444 In Haiti, Peacekeepers Take on Militants Using armored cars and earth movers, U.N. peacekeepers and Haitian police moved into an area early Sunday controlled by militants loyal to ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, protecting workers removing burned out cars used as road blocks. 0
+1232 2 charged after Chicago area pals are slain in NC tragedy Ever since they met in fourth grade, Brett Johnson Harman and Kevin McCann were as close as brothers. quot;They had the same mannerisms, the same kind of humor, and they even looked alike, quot; said McCann #39;s father, Dennis McCann. 1
+1542 Will Your Next Cell Phone Have a Hard Drive? Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and Intel are pushing the development of an interface technology that they hope will smooth the adoption of compact hard drives into mobile phones, PDAs, and digital music players, the companies say. 3
+5103 Modified mice help explain nicotine addiction WASHINGTON - Researchers in California, using genetically modified mice, say they #39;re closing in on understanding exactly what makes nicotine in tobacco so addictive. 3
+5667 Greek, British Police Break Illegal Software Ring Greek and British police in a joint operation cracked a multi-million illegal software sales ring, arresting two people and seizing thousands of pirate high-tech software programs, Greek police said on Friday. 3
+1060 Casagrande and Golbano out of Vuelta Italy #39;s Francesco Casagrande and Carlos Golbano of Spain have been declared unfit to start the Tour of Spain following pre-race blood tests. 1
+4807 Shell Warns of New Cuts in Reserves of Oil and Gas The warning came during its earnings report and on a day when Shell said it would merge the two entities that make up the company, unifying the boards and management. 2
+5111 Top US spammer is bound for the slammer Washington - A man convicted of violating anti-spam laws by sending out tens of thousands of unsolicited emails using fake addresses faces nine years in prison in Virginia, authorities said on Thursday. 3
+4752 Blast Outside Thailand Bar Injures 15 (AP) AP - A bomb exploded Thursday evening outside a bar in southern Thailand, the scene of a campaign of violence blamed on Islamic separatists, injuring at least 15 people, police said. 0
+4559 Intel guns for remote wireless device management SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. is working on a device management technology that could allow IT departments to take advantage of existing management software and bring a host of disparate wireless devices under the IT department umbrella, an Intel executive said Monday at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's Wireless Entertainment and IT conference here. 3
+1156 Hezbollah rejects abolition call The leader of militant Lebanese group Hezbollah rejects a UN call for the organisation to be disbanded. 0
+6677 Pinault-Printemps Redoute to sell holding in Rexel LONDON, November 30 (newratings.com) - Pinault-Printemps Redoute SA (PPX.FSE) plans to sell its controlling stake in the electrical parts distributor, Rexel (RXL), to a group of private firms for 1.92 billion (\$2.55 billion). 2
+3055 A Painful Mistake In a world in which the fortune OF a pharmaceutical company can rise and fall on the strength of a handful of blockbuster drugs, Vioxx was a giant. 2
+3997 Brazilian GP: Sauber preview The Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo on 24 October will be the 18th and final round of the FIA Formula One World Championship 2004. 1
+7113 UEFA bans Lazio stadium for fan misbehavior UEFA on Friday ordered Italian side Lazio to play its next European match behind closed doors as punishment for unruly fan behavior during a game last month against Partizan Belgrade, including racial taunts directed at Partizan #39;s 1
+6387 Deacons Defeat Friars Justin Gray leads Wake Forest with 21 points despite suffering a gashed face as the top-ranked Demon Deacons beat Providence, 79-67. 1
+3116 OPM Delving Deeper Into Employees #39; Backgrounds which sets hiring and employment standards for the government -- is reviewing its employees to ensure that they are suitable for jobs involving the quot;public trust. 3
+2181 Will WiMax Replace DSL? (PC World) PC World - Despite Intel's support of the emerging wireless technology, some doubt its potential. 3
+1834 Gunmen Seize Three Britons in Baghdad (Reuters) Reuters - Three British nationals, believed to be\civilians, were snatched by gunmen from a house in central\Baghdad early on Thursday, Iraq's Interior Ministry said. 0
+4344 President Susilo stresses fighting against graft, terror as <b>...</b> In line with his pledge made during the election campaign, Indonesian new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stressed the importance of fighting corruption and terror while 0
+2239 The upper hand: McNabb and Eagles down Vikings Breaking free: Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb pushes away Minnesota cornerback Antoine Winfield before scrambling for more yards in the third quarter Monday night. 1
+5970 US MNT Streaking Into Final Round The US mens national team will look to extend their record unbeaten streak to 13 matches when the take on Jamaica at Columbus Crew Stadium in its final match of semifinal-round qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. 1
+4729 Haywood suspended for three games NEW YORK - Brendan Haywood of the Washington Wizards was suspended for three games by the NBA yesterday for fighting during a pre-season game against the Chicago Bulls. 1
+3648 Iraqi nuclear assets #39;are missing #39; Equipment which could be used to make nuclear arms has been vanishing from Iraq, the United Nations has been warned. Satellite images show entire nuclear plants appear to have been dismantled. 0
+963 EU, Japan Win WTO Approval to Impose Duties on US (Update2) The European Union, Japan and Brazil won World Trade Organization backing to impose tariffs on US imports after Congress failed to end illegal corporate subsidies worth \$850 million since 2001. 2
+1216 Possible playoff preview A #39;s take a hit in Toronto but come home <b>...</b> If the playoffs opened right now, instead of next month, the A #39;s would face the Red Sox in the first round -- again. Boston bounced Oakland out of the postseason in five games last year, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to do so. 1
+1353 Royals pain for Tigers; KC wins season series For all their rejuvenation, the Tigers have lost the season series to the Kansas City Royals, who own the American League #39;s worst record and don #39;t have a winning mark against another AL club. 1
+906 UPDATE:Sinopec 1H Pft Up 51; To Raise Refining Capacity HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Petroleum amp; Chemical Corp. (SNP), the country #39;s second-largest oil and gas producer, Monday reported a 51 jump in first-half earnings and said it plans to boost its refining capacity by about one-fifth over three years. 2
+4151 Growing auto losses cloud Ford #39;s outlook Ford Motor Co. swung to a third-quarter profit, but losses at the automakers global automotive operations widened, underscoring the difficulty Ford still faces 2
+2397 Islands press Govt to reverse phone call decision Diplomats from a number of islands in the South Pacific are reported to be pressing the Government to reverse a decision to block all phone calls made to the islands. 3
+4389 McKinnon briefed on democracy: Meeting with PM ISLAMABAD, Oct 23: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz briefed Commonwealth Secretary-General Donald C. McKinnon on full restoration of democracy in the country and Pakistan #39;s role in promoting regional and global peace. 0
+3450 Bomb rocks Indonesia #39;s Paris embassy A small parcel bomb has exploded outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris, slightly injuring 10 people and shattering windows, but officials say they have no clues to the motive. 0
+722 Spike Lee Wins Cybersquatting Case Against Porn Site Movie director Spike Lee has won his\cybersquatting case against a Philippines-based operator who\misused the domain name to redirect surfers to a pornographic\Web Site, arbitrators ruled Friday. 3
+2540 No progress in N.Korea, Japan talks on abductees : Talks between Japan and North Korea aimed at resolving a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago ended Sunday without progress, Japanese officials said. 0
+1840 Icing call Out of money, out of patience, out of time, and for the foreseeable future, out of business. 1
+4799 British tourists killed in Jordan bus crash Nine British tourists, two Jordanians and an Egyptian have been killed in a bus accident in southern Jordan, civil defence sources and diplomats say. 0
+5812 China 'owns up' over mystery sub \China has expressed regret for the intrusion of one of its subs into Japanese waters last week, Tokyo says. 0
+1447 Florida Starts To Recover in the Wake of Hurricane Frances President Bush will travel to Florida Wednesday to survey damage from Hurricane Frances. He sent a letter to Congress asking for \$2 billion to help with recovery efforts. 3
+5276 Earthquakes Shake Central Japan; Bullet Train Resumed (Update4) A series of earthquakes shook central Japan in Niigata prefecture, where quakes that began last month have killed more than 30 people. 0
+4483 CTIA shines spotlight on mobile middleware Mobility will take center stage this week as San Francisco plays host to the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association's (CTIA) Wireless I.T. Entertainment 2004 fall conference. 3
+573 News: US cracks down on spam mountain John Ashcroft, the attorney General of the US, is expected to announce on Thursday dozens of lawsuits against alleged spammers following a low key campaign against the practise across the US.\ 3
+2533 'Wikis' Offer Knowledge-Sharing Online (AP) AP - Taran Rampersad didn't complain when he failed to find anything on his hometown in the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Instead, he simply wrote his own entry for San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Wikipedia is unique for an encyclopedia because anybody can add, edit and even erase. And the Wikipedia is just one #151; albeit the best known #151; of a growing breed of Internet knowledge-sharing communities called Wikis. 3
+6824 Supreme Court Ruling Expected in Ukraine Crisis (Reuters) Reuters - Ukraine's Supreme Court is expected to\rule on Friday on whether to overturn the result of a disputed\presidential election that has plunged the country into turmoil\and generated distrust between Russia and the West. 0
+2147 Winslow, McAllister, Maddox Among Injured (AP) AP - The rookie season of Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. may have ended after just two games. 1
+6393 Nintendo Returns to Profit (AP) AP - Nintendo Co. returned to profit in the first half of the fiscal year from a loss a year ago as the Japanese video-game maker erased foreign exchange losses and turned more profit with game-software sales. 3
+1551 Kiwis trample USrookies LONDON -Nathan Astle #39;s 145 helped give New Zealand a record-setting 210-run victory over cricket rookie United States in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool A match at the Oval yesterday. 1
+1383 Discoverer of DNA Fingerprinting Has Concerns About Technology One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. The discovery revolutionized everything from criminal investigations to family law. 3
+4089 Start of Ebbers Trial Delayed NEW YORK -- A federal judge has delayed the trial of former WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers until January 17th. The trial had been set to start November Ninth. 2
+5715 UDA pledge ceasefire The UDA, Northern Ireland #39;s largest loyalist paramilitary group has pledged to end all violence and work towards complete disarmament. 0
+4936 Ninety million Bagle worms kill the Windows XP2 firewall Earlier this year Microsoft released a major security update for Windows XP, which was designed to strengthen the operating systems defences against attack from viruses and hackers. 3
+5579 Arafat memorial important - Mbeki Describing Yasser Arafat as one of the giants of the twentieth century, SA president Thabo Mbeki said it was important for him to be at his memorial service in Cairo on Friday. 0
+1290 Thousands to attend Moscow anti-terror rally Over 100,000 people are expected to attend an anti-terrorism rally in Moscow following the Beslan school massacre. The rally, being held outside the Kremlin, is taking place on the second day of official morning 0
+6509 Death bell tolls for Russia's Yukos oil giant (AFP) AFP - Russia's Yukos does not begin the week teetering on the edge of ruin where it has been for months now. The oil giant is flat on its back, gasping for its last breaths of air. 0
+1593 New Spasm of Violence Sweeps Iraq, Killing 110 BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 110 people were killed across Iraq on Sunday in a sharp escalation of violence that saw gun battles, car bombs and bombardments rock the capital. 0
+7501 J amp;J acquiring device maker Johnson amp; Johnson, the pharmaceutical and health care giant, has announced an agreement to buy Guidant, one of the largest US makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses, for \$25.4 billion. 2
+3809 Season could be over for Manninger Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger could miss the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder in Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifying draw with Northern Ireland. 1
+7080 Big Dig no roadblock Huge cost overruns. Tunnel leaks. Multimillion-dollar lawsuits. Big trouble for the companies managing Boston's Big Dig? Not really. 2
+1947 Butt waits on Uefa ruling Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is facing up to the possibility of a European three-match ban. The 29-year-old was sent off during Newcastle #39;s 2-0 Uefa Cup win against Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin for grabbing Abas Suan by the throat. 1
+1620 Headshake to the SETI Headfake Did the famous screensaver, SETIhome, uncover the first strong evidence for an extraterrestrial signal? The SETI Institute's Seth Shostak discusses how hyperbole can misrepresent the last addition to a list of stellar candidates. 3
+1498 "Light at Night Might Be a Cancer Risk By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter HealthDayNews -- Could electric light pose a cancer threat? It might seem like the wildest of paranoid beliefs, but a growing number of scientists suspect it might be true. The reason: Turning on the lights after dark may affect a small number of ""clock genes"" that play a major role in controlling how cells live, die and function, these researchers suggest..." 3
+6835 Prying Into FBI Activities The ACLU files Freedom of Information Act requests to find out why antiterrorism task forces have been monitoring activists. By Ryan Singel. 3
+1754 The OQO Should Run Linux \\This little OQO machine is certainly pretty cool. The biggest problem\though is that it doesn't run Linux.\\This leaves you with a device heavier than your PDA and all the insecurity and\bloat of Windows and with a price tag of only sub \$2000.\\People don't care what OS their PDA/Handtop runs. It can run an alternative OS\and for the most part consumers don't care. WinCE hasn't exactly been a stellar\market success. While Microsoft does have significant market share PalmOS,\Symbian, and Linux are doing just fine. Also most of the WinCE devices never\have the fit and finish of their Palm and Symbian counterparts.\\I don't know where OQO thinks they are going to fit in. If they were to ...\\ 3
+7299 Suicide Car Bomber Hits Baghdad Checkpoint Again (Reuters) Reuters - A suicide car bomber struck an entrance\to Baghdad's Green Zone government compound Tuesday, 24 hours\after an almost identical attack at the same checkpoint on the\first anniversary of Saddam Hussein's arrest. 0
+6388 Intel puts in plug for Linux (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - Intel is making a big push to help personal computer makers in China and India offer the Linux operating system on machines powered by the company's chips. 3
+4466 U.S. Urges China to Push for More N.Korea Talks BEIJING (Reuters) - Secretary of State Colin Powell urged China on Monday to exert its influence over North Korea to resume stalled talks on scrapping its nuclear weapons programs and pressed Beijing to accept a Taiwan offer of talks. 0
+1826 2 D.C. Men Accused of Defrauding Investors The Securities and Exchange Commission sued two District men yesterday, charging them with improperly soliciting more than \$1.3 million for a real-estate-based Ponzi scheme by preying on fears about neighborhood gentrification. 2
+3345 U.S. Report: Iraq Didn't Have WMDs WASHINGTON - Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction programs had deteriorated into only hopes and dreams by the time of the U.S.-led invasion last year, a decline wrought by the first Gulf War and years of international sanctions, the chief U.S. weapons hunter found... 0
+5418 Vivendi surprises with rise in revenue Vivendi Universal, the French media group that almost collapsed into bankruptcy two years ago, yesterday surprised investors with strong third-quarter revenues driven by soaring music sales in the Britain and North America. 2
+2753 Microsoft #39;s low-cost operating system Aimed at making cheaper PCs, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled low-cost Windows XP Starter Edition operating systems in India in Hindi targetting the first-time home users. 3
+6499 Knicks Hold Off Raptors, 108-102 New York Knicks #39; Jamal Crawford puts up a shot against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004. Crawford scored 30 points in the Knicks #39; 108-102 win. 1
+3590 Finnish Watchdog Raps TV Game Operators (Reuters) Reuters - Finland's consumer watchdog said on\Monday it had reprimanded broadcasters for causing children to\run up huge mobile phone bills with interactive television game\and chat programs. 0
+4793 EMC unveils 'Storage Router' EMC has unveiled long-awaited storage virtualization technology that the company said will allow users to manage its arrays -- and high-end boxes from major competitors -- through a single interface. 3
+7222 O's Still Fishing With big fish like Richie Sexson still looking for work and prizes like Tim Hudson being dangled in the market, the Orioles remain hopeful that they can bag a big catch. 1
+3387 Swimming: Phelps eases into world short course 200 free final INDIANAPOLIS, United States : Athens Olympic star Michael Phelps made a relatively relaxed start on the first day of the seventh World Short Course Swim Championship, qualifying second for the 200m freestyle final. 1
+1075 Microsoft Japan to give away over one million XP SP2 CDs TOKYO -- Microsoft Corp.'s Japanese arm will begin giving away more than a million CD-ROMs of the company's latest security update, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) from 27,500 locations during September and October, the company said on Thursday. 3
+1894 Britain awaits results of N.Korea blast fact-finding trip (AFP) AFP - Britain is awaiting the findings from a technical analysis of what a group of diplomats saw at the site of a huge explosion in North Korea last week, Britain's minister for East Asia said. 0
+3578 Chargers Postgame Show Denver was poised to take the late lead when cornerback Drayton Florence knocked away an end zone pass headed for Rod Smith. The pass ricocheted to safety Jerry Wilson for an interception. 1
+2581 FM, Reddy to attend IMF-WB meet Finance Minister P Chidambaram will lead a high-level delegation for the annual IMF-World Bank meeting in Washington from October 1, where New Delhi would press for higher aid flows for infrastructure and social development. 2
+1154 Email this to a friend Print this story Never content with the simple things in life, Microsoft is apparently on a mobile media crusade with the deceptively unassuming announcement of the companies MSN Music service. 3
+7540 Indonesia Furious Over Australia #39;s New Maritime Surveillance Zone Australia #39;s plan to establish a maritime surveillance zone that would cover much of Indonesia has provoked a furious response from Jakarta, which says the policy contravenes both national sovereignty and international law. 0
+5404 Crude oil prices fall to their lowest level in seven weeks Crude oil futures closed below 48 dollars a barrel Tuesday, the lowest level in seven weeks amid rising expectations about US oil supply for this winter. 2
+7266 GM, DaimlerChrysler plan hybrid cars SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN: General Motors Corp and DaimlerChrysler AG will jointly develop a petroleum-electric power system to catch up with Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co in so-called hybrid vehicles that save fuel and cut tailpipe emissions. 2
+2925 EU set to launch 'transit camps' EU ministers agree to set up five pilot reception centres in Africa to process asylum applications. 0
+5788 Yahoo, EarthLink Test DomainKeys Spoofing Defense Yahoo announced enhancements to its e-mail service, implementing search, more storage and its DomainKeys sender authentication technology, which is also being deployed by Internet service provider EarthLink in a test roll-out. 3
+5174 Peru Rebel Chief Scores Publicity Coup in Court CALLAO NAVAL BASE, Peru (Reuters) - Punching the air with a fist and chanting rebel slogans, Peru's Shining Path founder Abimael Guzman scored a propaganda coup on Friday and forced his terrorism retrial to be postponed for a week. 0
+4581 Radcliffe to Run in New York Marathon LONDON (Reuters) - World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe believes she has put her failure at the Athens Olympics behind her after announcing on Tuesday that she will run in the New York marathon on November 7. 1
+6025 Kiwi hits eight-year high against struggling greenback The New Zealand dollar has hit its highest level this year, propelled by a dramatic dip in the US dollar. As the greenback slumped against most global currencies, the kiwi rose to 71.02USc, its highest level for eight years. 2
+7312 Boycott Rethink After Ahern Apology The DUP was last night reconsidering its boycott of talks with the Irish government after Taoiseach Bertie Ahern apologised to party leader Ian Paisley. 0
+5569 Patriots Open With Win George Mason has five players score in double figures Thursday night as the Patriots defeat Indianapolis-Purdue Fort Wayne, 69-51, in the opening round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. 1
+1299 Fierce Clashes in Iraq Kill 34 People BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces battled insurgents loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, in clashes that left at least 34 people dead, including one American soldier, and 193 people injured, U.S... 0
+6007 Honda aiming for BAR buyout? Motorsport.com. Reports this week suggest that Honda is aiming to either buy BAR or become co-owner of the team by purchasing a shareholding. 1
+1407 Chip shots NO LONG GAME: It had figured to be a whirlwind tour for John Daly -- from Germany to the Deutsche Bank Championship in our neck of the woods, then onward to the other side of the world to defend his Korean Open title. But his late commitment to the Deutsche Bank and the unusual Monday finish apparently wore him out. ... 1
+2678 First Look: Intuit's QuickBooks for Newbies New Simple Start Edition accounting software targets small businesses still using pencil and paper. 3
+2647 North Korea Resists Talks on Nuclear Arms North Korea said Monday that it will not resume talks on its nuclear weapons program until the Bush administration ends its quot;hostile policy quot; against Pyongyang and 0
+2310 Unctad optimistic on global FDI inflows The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) on Wednesday said that though global inflows of FDI fell in 2003 for the third year in a row to \$560 billion, prospects for the current year are promising. 2
+6000 US commercial crude oil reserves rise slightly US commercial crude oil inventories increased 800,000 barrels to 292.3 million in the week ending Nov. 12, the Energy Department reported Wednesday. 2
+4266 "Intel Cancels Plan to Enter Digital TV Chip Market SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">INTC.O</A> on Thursday said it has scrapped plan to enter the digital television chip business, marking a major retreat from its push into consumer electronics." 3
+1725 Oracle 1Q Earnings Rise 16 Percent (AP) AP - Business software giant Oracle Corp. said Tuesday that first-quarter earnings rose 16 percent driven by new database license sales that rose 19 percent. 3
+5213 Eleusis wins Long Island #39;cap; Personal Legend wins Turnback the <b>...</b> Eleusis made a successful US debut by beating Literacy by 2\\ lengths in Aqueduct #39;s Saturday feature, the Grade II, \$150,000 Long Island Handicap for fillies and mares 3 and older. 1
+7571 Skier Tests Positive Olympic silver medalist Hans Knauss tests positive for the steroid nandrolone after a World Cup race last month. 1
+1425 IBM to use dual-core Opteron Big Blue will use AMD's chip in a high-performance server but isn't yet planning a general-purpose Opteron system. 3
+5486 Microsoft to launch new search engine Software giant, Microsoft Corp., has decided to release beta versions of its updated MSN search engine earlier today. The company hopes to compete against leading search engines such as Google and Yahoo by 3
+6226 Google targets software giant SEATTLE -- Not too long ago, Google Inc. seemed little more than a pesky insect to Microsoft Corp.'s 800-pound gorilla. 2
+6359 Spanish buy Luton airport operator in 551m deal Luton Airport was bought by the Spanish yesterday as part of a 551m takeover deal which will net the men who run it almost 60m. 2
+1093 After Steep Drop, Price of Oil Rises The freefall in oil prices ended Monday on a spate of ominous developments, including a deadly attack on a US consulate in Saudi Arabia and reports that OPEC might cut production this week. 2
+1805 Marlins righthander Burnett to miss Friday #39;s start Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Florida Marlins starting pitcher AJ Burnett is hampered with inflammation in his right elbow and will miss his scheduled start on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. 1
+580 Bryant Prosecutors Question Defense DNA Evidence DENVER (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the rape case against U.S. basketball star Kobe Bryant are questioning the validity of DNA evidence crucial to the defense's case, saying data appeared to have been manipulated and might have to be thrown out. 1
+6745 Britain: Body Isn't Kidnapped Aid Worker (AP) AP - A mutilated body found in Iraq is not that of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan, the British government said Wednesday. But the Foreign Office said it continued to believe Hassan had been murdered, although the evidence was not conclusive. 0
+4340 Bush signs \$136 billion tax-cut bill with no fanfare WASHINGTON President Bush has signed into law the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades. Bush signed the bill today with no fanfare, during a flight on Air Force One to a campaign stop in Pennsylvania. 2
+4408 A Card to Your Future 401(k) credit card would give millions of American workers the chance to borrow their own money from their retirement savings plans. 2
+1614 Today's schedule College soccer: MEN -- Curry at Emerson, 4 p.m.; WOMEN -- Mount Ida at Curry, 3:30 p.m. 1
+4919 Tar Heels beat Miami For the second time this month, UNC football fans had something to celebrate. In a stunning upset, the Tar Heels beat Miami 31 to 28. 1
+7358 Mindawn offers DRM-free music downloads (MacCentral) MacCentral - Mindawn is a new online music download service that differs from Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and other services in a few ways: It's not only compatible with Macs and PCs but with Linux computers too, its music is available in a lossless format, and there are no Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions. Mindawn launched in September and is picking up steam, according to its founder. 3
+2156 US rates seen headed up despite soft-spot worries Federal Reserve policy-makers were expected to raise US interest rates on Tuesday for a third time this year, continuing to lift borrowing costs from rock 2
+703 Bush Faces Heavy Pre-RNC Travel Schedule (AP) AP - President Bush charges into the final runup to the Republican National Convention with a heavy campaign schedule in key states he needs to carry in November. 0
+7483 FEC Elects Chairman, Vice Chairman (AP) AP - The Federal Election Commission on Thursday elected a new chairman and vice chairman, choosing as its leaders two members who pushed unsuccessfully for tougher limits on partisan political groups. 0
+2145 A #39;Plan B #39; for PeopleSoft customers com September 20, 2004, 6:13 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. 3
+3163 U.S. Seeks Reconciliation with Oil-Rich Venezuela SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - The United States said on Monday it will seek better ties with oil-rich Venezuela in the clearest sign since President Hugo Chavez won a recall referendum in August that Washington is looking for reconciliation with the firebrand populist. 0
+6111 It takes 6 Gators to match Bowden There is no shortage of ways to measure Bobby Bowden #39;s stellar career as Florida State #39;s football coach. There are the 277 of his Division IA leading 350 wins here, which is 1
+3184 "US Airways to Cut Hundreds of Jobs US Airways Group Inc. plans to eliminate ""hundreds"" of management and nonunion jobs and cut top executives' pay by between 5 and 10 percent." 2
+594 MmO2 Announces 3G Mobile Data Network Launch Customers will be able to download film clips, audio and video, interactive multiplayer games, multimedia music tracks, quot;push-to-watch quot; services, as well as access large e-mail attachments. 3
+6403 Deputy prime minister lauds decision of Ukrainian court in disputed election (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Deputy prime minister Anne McLellan has applauded the intervention of Ukraine's supreme court in that country's disputed presidential election. 0
+1789 Inzamam happy with win Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq praised his spinners after Pakistan knocked Kenya out of the Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win at Edgbaston. 1
+4513 Ravens #39; Ogden could miss Week 8 Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens All-Pro offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden could miss this week #39;s game at Philadelphia against the undefeated Eagles because of a left hamstring injury. 1
+5814 Mass. franchisees hit Shell in lawsuit Four years after filing suit against the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Cos., Shell service station owners in Massachusetts went before a US District Court judge in Boston yesterday, charging that Shell took several measures in the late 1990s to drive them out of business. 2
+4560 Halliburton suffers loss on asbestos claims HOUSTON -- Oilfield services giant Halliburton Co. on Tuesday swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, hurt by hefty charges from discontinued operations related to the settlement of asbestos and silica claims. 2
+6235 Xstrata in new bid for mines firm Swiss firm Xstrata relaunches a takeover bid for Australian mining company WMC Resources by appealing directly to its shareholders. 2
+7590 Saban hiring on hold DAVIE - The Dolphins want Nick Saban, and the LSU coach could be on his way. Although LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman said Friday that quot;an offer is very imminent, quot; the Dolphins are committed to adhering 1
+1454 Quincy Carter being released by the Cowboys NEW YORK -- Tim Henman #39;s quarterfinal victory at the US Open was a microcosm of his career - long and brilliant in spurts, with an expected disappointment on the horizon. 1
+1459 Pakistan bombs suspected al-Qaida camp Ayman al- Zawahiri, second in command of al-Qaida, said last night that the US faced defeat in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a videotape broadcast by the Arab satellite television station al-Jazeera, he said: quot;The 0
+6031 Apple Confirms More UK Retail Stores Coming; Additional Locations <b>...</b> Apple Computer confirmed Thursday it plans to open two additional Apple retail stores in the United Kingdom in 2005 - one in Birmingham, northwest 3
+6729 Pound soars amid wider currency fears Sterling rose to its highest level against the dollar since Black Wednesday, the day in September 1992 when the pound was forced out of the Exchange Rate Mechanism, the forerunner of the euro. 2
+658 Dell adds new switch to lineup Dell has upgraded its PowerConnect line with the addition of the PowerConnect 5324, a 24-port managed gigabit layer 2 switch. 3
+3832 Italian Woman's Veil Stirs More Than Fashion Feud The case of a Muslim woman fined for wearing a veil has created a dispute involving politicians, civil rights groups and a fashion designer. 0
+1566 Callender wins job as starter Frustration set in quickly for Andre Callender. He had already waited a whole year, and now he had to wait another game to play college football. 1
+6200 Three More Linux mobile Phones Coming in Japan An anonymous reader writes quot;NEC and Panasonic have developed three Linux-powered 3G mobile phones to be introduced in Japan in the coming months -- NEC #39;s N900iL, NEC #39;s N901iC, and Panasonic #39;s P901i. 3
+4170 Petherick delighted over Franklin hat trick Peter Petherick welcomed James Franklin into the test hat trick club with open arms last night. The former offspinner, who took his hat-trick on debut against Pakistan in Lahore 28 years 1
+838 Tropical Storm Slams Into Coastal S.C. CHARLESTON, S.C. - Tropical Storm Gaston blasted the South Carolina coast with rain and near-hurricane strength wind early Sunday, flooding roads and knocking out power to at least 75,000 homes... 0
+5311 Supercomputing at your fingertips Machines that only a few years ago seemed to be the stuff of fantasy are slowly but surely reaching the mainstream. <br /> Photos: IBM's Blue Gene/L <br /> Photos: Barcelona's big blade 3
+2677 National Registry Push Could Ease Drug Study Hunt By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scientists are conducting thousands of medical experiments that can offer tantalizing hope to the ill, but tracking them down and getting enrolled can be incredibly difficult. It might get easier, thanks to a growing push by doctors and lawmakers to force drug companies to list on a national registry every study they conduct... 3
+3002 BC expects to need 'A' game It is not as though they need any more reminders. It is not as though they are not aware of the consequences. Boston College has Rutgers and Mississippi State and, to an extent, Pittsburgh as prime examples of what can happen to a Division 1-A team on any given day against a Division 1-AA opponent. 1
+1600 Speak to my right ear, sing to my left Researchers at the University of California find that the right and left human ears process sound differently: The right ear is better at picking up speech-like sounds and the left is more attuned to music. 3
+3876 Kerry Campaign Seeks Equal Time Over Film (AP) AP - Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign, contending that Sinclair Broadcast Group wants to help President Bush by airing an anti-Kerry documentary two weeks before the election, asked on Friday that each station carrying the program provide a similar amount of time to Kerry supporters. 0
+1698 Canada, Finland set for WCH final Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Canadians try to take back what was once theirs tonight when they face Finland in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey final at Air Canada Centre. 1
+1742 LETTER FROM EUROPE The All-Too-Human Hitler, on Your Big Screen The release of a major movie about Hitler is, by definition, a remarkable event in Germany, especially if it portrays one of history #39;s great monsters as a human being, given 0
+3502 GPS in Cell Phones Performs Well While some handheld computers have GPS capabilities, not nearly as many people carry a PDA as the legions who've adopted cell phones as a daily appendage. That's why the notion of adding GPS navigation to a cell phone, as Nextel has with a service called TeleNav, seems appealing. 3
+818 Sunday: A fierce battle between US forces and Shiite militants <b>...</b> Tuesday: A Shiite insurgency appeared to be weakening as Iraqi forces moved to within 200 yards of the Imam Ali Shrine. Wednesday: Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric returned home with a peace initiative demanding an end to the fighting in Najaf. 0
+7118 Inaction #39;s Consequence LAST MONTH the United States and its allies signaled a change in Sudan policy. Rather than pressuring Sudan #39;s government to halt its genocidal attacks against civilians in the western province of Darfur, they 0
+6867 EADS Offers to Split U.S. Tanker Deal With Boeing European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co., the parent of aircraft maker Airbus SAS, has proposed splitting a contested U.S. Air Force contract for refueling tankers with its rival Boeing Co., the European group's U.S. office said Friday. 2
+3559 Redskins Trail, 14-10 The Ravens have pulled in front of the Redskins, 14-10, when B.J. Sams returns a punt 78 yards for a touchdown. 1
+3452 Cambodia passes succession law Cambodia approves a law to choose a new monarch, after King Sihanouk's abdication announcement. 0
+4656 India and Bangladesh Neglect Their Enclaves (Reuters) Reuters - Nazrul Islam is an Indian\living in an Indian village. 0
+2876 Kendall Gives Jets' Offensive Line a Boost (AP) AP - Ask Curtis Martin to pick one of the most important additions to the New York Jets this season, and he has a quick answer: left guard Pete Kendall. 1
+3338 Emotional rescue for Jones Jacque Jones sprinted all the way around the bases, as if he couldn't wait to share the moment. 1
+4806 Stargazers Enjoy Total Lunar Eclipse (AP) AP - The Earth's last total lunar eclipse for nearly two and a half years didn't disappoint. 3
+1617 At Last, Success on the Road for Lions The Detroit Lions went three full seasons without winning an away game, setting an NFL record for road futility. They ended that ignominious streak Sunday in their first opportunity of the season, beating the Chicago Bears 20-16 at Soldier Field... 0
+4998 Warriors lock up young veterans Staring at the possibility of watching two of his young standouts stage a walkout on opening night, Chris Mullin made one of the most important decisions in recent Golden State Warriors history Monday. 1
+2809 ALL EYES ON WOODS #39; FITNESS With world number one Vijay Singh missing because of Hurricane Jeanne and Masters champion Phil Mickelson another no-show, there was even more attention than usual on Tiger Woods at Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny this afternoon. 1
+7376 Yukos seeks US bankruptcy refuge Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos has filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court in an attempt to prevent the forced sale of its main production arm. 2
+5668 Hornets' Davis Sidelined with Back Injury NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - New Orleans Hornets guard Baron Davis did not make the trip to Milwaukee for Saturday's game against the Bucks because of a strained lower back. 1
+978 Darfur conditions worsen rebels struggle to make headway in talks aiming to ease the conflict in the Darfur region. sanctions on Sudan, by saying Moscow opposed sanctions. 0
+3269 Pacific Oil Link Is Best for Russia, Ambassador Says (Update1) Russia, the world #39;s second-biggest oil exporter, will benefit most from a Siberian crude oil pipeline to the Pacific rather than to China as energy resources are needed to develop the 2
+3541 Johnson to request release or trade Brad Johnson, who earlier in the week was replaced at quarterback by Buccaneers second-year pro Chris Simms, will ask the team to trade or release him, sources have told ESPN #39;s Chris Mortensen. 1
+6817 Crude Oil Ekes Out Small Bounce SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Battered oil prices struggled on Friday to shake off this week's \$6 slump, edging up from a 12-week low after a massive round of selling triggered by easing worries about winter supply. 2
+3180 Russia May Ratify Kyoto Protocol in Oct. -- Minister (Reuters) Reuters - The Russian government expects\parliament to ratify the Kyoto Protocol this month in a move\allowing the long-delayed climate change treaty to come into\force worldwide, a senior minister said Monday. 3
+4663 Is Apple Photogenic? With competitors avidly trying to nibble at the iPod #39;s market share, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has released its ostensibly new and improved version. 3
+3780 Russian Spacecraft Heads for International Space Station A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut has reached orbit, after blasting off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. 3
+6197 Costa Rica quake A powerful early-morning earthquake in Costa Rica shook presidents and prime ministers from their beds while damaging houses and frightening several people into heart attacks. 0
+7258 Do-not-call bill could be introduced today The federal government hopes to introduce legislation today to establish a do-not-call registry for consumers who want to stop endless telemarketing pitches. 2
+1699 Kroger Profit Falls, Warns on Sales NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kroger Co. on Tuesday posted a 25 percent drop in quarterly profit and warned it may not reach its sales target for the year, sending shares of the top U.S. grocer down as it grapples with lingering fallout from a strike in Southern California. 2
+2652 Oil Nears \$50 as Gulf Storms Curtail Output Crude oil prices settled at \$49.64 a barrel, up 76 cents as traders expressed concern that recent hurricanes had hurt output in the United States. 2
+1554 Cal Extends Tedford California Bears head coach Jeff Tedford agrees to a five-year contract extension through 2009 on Monday. 1
+2494 No. 13 LSU 51, Mississippi State 0 Alley Broussard ran for a career-high three touchdowns in the first 17 minutes and No. 13 LSU held Mississippi State to seven first downs and 130 yards in a 51-0 victory Saturday. 1
+1736 Valley Stars Struggle to Settle Alan Curbishley admits Charltons summer signings have yet to settle at The Valley and blames the loss of virtually an entire side for the clubs stuttering start to the season. 1
+5340 ATI launches chipset for AMD desktops ATI Technologies on Monday delivered the Radeon Xpress 200, a new chipset for desktops using Advanced Micro Devices #39; Athlon 64 and other eighth-generation processors. 3
+1969 Paralympics Open in Athens Nearly 4,000 disabled athletes are in Athens, Greece, for Friday night #39;s opening ceremony of the largest Paralympics in the games #39; 44-year history. 1
+4965 Spimming for Dollars Today #39;s new word, for all you dictionary freaks, is quot;spim quot;. Spam IM (Instant Messaging) = Spim. IM Spam. And for many IM companies it is the bane of their existence requiring increasingly aggressive filtering and block list capabilities. 3
+1584 Oracle #39;s Ellison happy as \$5.5m Larry LARRY Ellison, the chief executive of software maker Oracle, earned \$US3.85 million (\$5.53 million) in salary and bonus for the financial year that ended May 31. 2
+5293 Flat-screen TV But the booming demand isn #39;t proving profitable for the companies that make the high-resolution video panels. For electronics retailers, it will be the holiday season of the flat-screen TV. 3
+1576 Coalition holds off efforts to take rebel-run cities US surgical strikes continue in Fallujah, Samarra, and Tal Afar. But US says Iraqi forces are not ready to launch major attacks. By Howard LaFranchi. 0
+2297 Hagans Sizes Up Well Quarterback Marques Hagans has impressed in wins over Temple, North Carolina and Akron, completing 43 of 59 passes for 568 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. 1
+2950 Novak, Canas Top Dogs Left at ATP Shanghai The seedings held Friday in the quarterfinals at the ATP stop in Shanghai, with No. 2 Jiri Novak stopping No. 8 Jan-Mike Gambill, and No. 1
+6599 Sun acquisition to boost IT services portfolio Sun Microsystemshas agreed to purchase Ashburn, Virginia, IT services company SevenSpace, the companies announced Monday. With the purchase, Sun takes a further step away from its traditional focus on supporting only its Solaris operating system platform and beefs up its support for competing operating systems like Windows, HP-UX and AIX. 3
+4680 Closing Arguments In Enron Barge Trial Houston -- Prosecutors claim six executives conspired to push through a 1999 sham sale of barges because they didn #39;t think they #39;d get caught. 2
+7052 Scientists study clues to forecasting California quakes Two researchers say they #39;ve discovered a pattern of tremors deep beneath the San Andreas Fault that someday may yield clues into unlocking the mysteries of California earthquakes. 3
+3193 Kodak eliminating nearly 900 jobs in England, France _ Eastman Kodak Co. announced Tuesday it will cut nearly 900 jobs at three of its manufacturing facilities in Europe as part of the company #39;s shift from traditional film production to digital photography. 2
+690 Jets, Pennington Talk The New York Jets and quarterback Chad Pennington are looking to finalize a contract extension by next Wednesday. 1
+4256 "Hershey Profit Up, to Sell Cookies CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chocolate maker Hershey Foods Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HSY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HSY.N</A> on Thursday posted a higher-than-expected 16 percent rise in quarterly profit and said it will get into the cookie business." 2
+1219 Update 4: Tokyo Stocks Fall, US Dollar Climbs Tokyo share prices fell steeply Friday, led by technology stocks after a disappointing report from US chip giant Intel. The US dollar was up against the Japanese yen. 2
+3937 Bullying ZCU is cleared of racism WHILE Zimbabwe #39;s international playing future hangs in the balance, the Zimbabwe Cricket Union has been cleared of racism by the International Cricket Council. 1
+6839 MPs back Putin plan for regions The Russian Duma backs President Putin's plan to replace elected regional bosses with his own appointees. 0
+6815 IBM-Led Community to Plug Power Architecture IBM this week announced the formation of Power.org, a collaborative community of itself and 14 partner companies with the goal of promoting hardware and software development centered 3
+3750 Earnings for The New York Times Slip The newspaper publisher today said that while the ad market remains uneven it has seen improved trends so far in October. 2
+3371 Nokia says Intel won't replace TI ... yet Nokia Corp. has no immediate plans to use Intel Corp.'s processors in its handsets, the Finnish phone maker said Thursday, tempering an announcement earlier this week that Intel is building a reference design for a Symbian OS (operating system) mobile phone based on Nokia's Series 60 user interface. 3
+5627 "U.S. to Allow Some Telemarketing 'Robo Calls' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Telemarketers will be able to use prerecorded ""robo calls"" to stay in touch with established customers starting next week -- at least for the short term, U.S. regulators said Friday." 3
+1530 How airlines stand Here #39;s where some of the largest US and Canadian airlines stand in terms of restructuring their operations: - Air Canada: Will emerge from bankruptcy protection by end of September, with a smaller workforce, a reduced fleet, a focus on the no-frills 2
+4545 Powell calls for more Korea talks US Secretary of State Colin Powell ends his tour of Asia by once again asking North Korea to resume nuclear talks. 0
+3034 "Security Beyond Antivirus Programs Comprehensive security programs that include firewall software, spyware defenses and diagnostic and repair tools are necessay to keep a PC in good health these days. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+2428 "Security firm justifies virus writer's job SecurePoint says the alleged Sasser author was ""just an immature boy with mindless intent"" who wants to make amends." 3
+4056 US Airways to Alter Flights US Airways said it will change its flight schedules in February to increase departures at its Charlotte and Philadelphia hubs and create a mini-hub in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 2
+4586 Hundreds mourn loss of student killed by police during Red Sox <b>...</b> As hundreds of mourners paid their final respects Tuesday to Victoria Snelgrove, her pastor denounced the raucous fans who prompted police to fire the pepper-spray pellet that killed the college student. 1
+3936 Lowe finally is a go How fitting. Down, three games to none, their season on its deathbed, the Red Sox now have to pitch Derek Lowe. 1
+2007 Linux puts another financial feather in its cap Industry observers say Linux's similarity to Unix, its lower cost and ability to run on Intel hardware make the Unix market ripe for open-source conquest. 3
+3306 Ex-Bush Official on Cybersecurity Returns (AP) AP - Howard Schmidt, a highly regarded technology executive who was former special adviser to President Bush for cybersecurity, is returning to work with the Homeland Security Department on efforts to protect the nation's computer networks. 0
+2466 US Airways' Unions Brace to Fight Deep Cuts US Airways' 28,000 employees waited last night for the airline to file a petition with the judge in its bankruptcy proceeding, seeking to void existing labor contracts and impose a 23 percent pay cut on workers. 2
+1176 Little guy earns big victory at Open NEW YORK -- Olivier Rochus didn't know quite how to react. First the arms went hesitantly up in the air. Then there was a little half-fist pump, a triumphant bellow, and a smile that could have lit a path through the darkest storm. Then Rochus, a 23-year-old Belgian who prior to this year had never won a match at the ... 1
+2313 Former Enron employee testifies about cover-up to Merrill Lynch <b>...</b> NEW YORK, September 22 (newratings.com) - A witness in the first Enron criminal trial, and a former executive at the company, testified today that she believed that the Enron executives now on trial were involved in an effort to hide an illicit deal 2
+1057 Phone fight against home violence A campaign begins to collect old mobile phones and convert them into alarms for women who are attacked in the home. 3
+6412 Protests in Canada over Ukraine crisis (AFP) AFP - Hundreds of Canadians, many of Ukrainian descent, braved freezing temperatures to protest what they consider to be the fixed outcome of the Ukrainian presidential election. 0
+1384 Germany, Brazil draw Germany and Brazil fought out a 1-1 friendly international draw in their first meeting since the 2002 World Cup final. The visitors opened the scoring on nine minutes thanks to a Ronaldinho free kick, but 1
+3775 Bourses set for losses after Wall St falls (FT.com) FT.com - European equity markets were poised for opening losses on Thursday following a weak session on Wall Street overnight, while caution was likely ahead of results from Nokia, the leading mobile handset maker. 3
+7565 NASA #39;s Departing Chief Defends Hubble Decision NASA #39;s departing chief, Sean O #39;Keefe, on Friday defended his decision to pursue a robotic repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, days after a panel of scientists said a shuttle mission would be better. 3
+2840 Footage Shows 10 New Hostages in Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq - The Arab news network Al-Jazeera showed video Thursday of 10 new hostages seized in Iraq by militants. Al-Jazeera said the 10 - six Iraqis, two Lebanese and two Indonesian women - were taken by The Islamic Army in Iraq... 0
+1877 Sharon acknowledges ignoring road map Prime Minister Ariel Sharon acknowledged that Israel was not following the moribund Mideast peace plan, and said an Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip was unlikely to revive it, according 0
+6083 First Howard, Now Mel: Karmazin Joins Sirius As CEO Hours after his close associate Howard Stern addressed a teeming crowd about the benefits of Sirius Satellite Radio, former Viacom Chief Operating Officer and President Mel Karmazin announced that he has signed onto the fledgling company as CEO. 2
+4649 Koetter: Hill will play Saturday Hakim Hill, the ASU football teams oft-controversial running back, will be back on the field when the Sun Devils travel to face California, head coach Dirk Koetter announced Tuesday. 1
+5550 Dutch Lawmakers Say Threat Underestimated (AP) AP - Dutch lawmakers accused the government Thursday of underestimating the threat from Islamic terrorists and failing to protect a filmmaker slain by a suspected Muslim radical. 0
+2412 #39;Blog #39; To Be Included in 2005 Dictionary The most requested online definition this year was quot;blog quot; -- a word not even yet officially in the dictionary, Merriam-Webster says. 3
+4345 Starting for Cardinals Has Privileges St. Louis is a collection of superstar position players and anonymous pitchers. 1
+751 A Canadian Invasion A few weeks ago, in a story on Nortel (NYSE: NT), I asked people to submit a Canadian joke to me. This is as good a place as any to reveal the winner. 2
+5599 49ers tickets are available Since just before the start of the NFL #39;s regular season two months ago, television viewers in the Bay Area have been seeing commercials for a product that for years has sold itself. 1
+4564 E.U. Regulators Approve Oracle's PeopleSoft Bid European Union antitrust regulators on Tuesday cleared Oracle Corp.'s hostile \$7.7 billion bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc., removing one of the last major hurdles to the contested takeover proposal. 3
+7325 Worldwide PC Market Seen Doubling by 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of personal computers worldwide is expected to double to about 1.3 billion by 2010, driven by explosive growth in emerging markets such as China, Russia and India, according to a report released on Tuesday by Forrester Research Inc. 3
+1758 Ryder-You can bank on Tiger, says Sutton Tiger Woods has not won a major in two years and lost his world number one ranking but US Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton says reports of his demise will prove badly exaggerated this week. 1
+4429 Dolphins finally win, taking out frustration on Rams The Miami Dolphins finally gave their fans reason to celebrate, combining a polished offensive performance with solid defense for their first victory this season, 31-14 over the St. 1
+7304 ICANN Gives Preliminary OK to 2 Domains NEW YORK Dec 13, 2004 - The Internet #39;s key oversight agency gave a preliminary nod Monday to new domain names targeting mobile services and the jobs market. 3
+5904 New home ice looks slick If playing for one of college hockey's most storied programs wasn't enticing enough for potential recruits, Boston University's new \$97 million Harry Agganis Arena should do the trick. 1
+5874 Quietly, tide of opinion turns on Chechen war Although discussion of the war has been marginalized, many experts say Russians may not prefer it that way. 0
+5391 AMD signs up for extra 64-bit production capacity Advanced Micro Devices Inc. will use Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.'s manufacturing services to produce AMD's Opteron and Athlon 64 processors starting in 2006, adding production capacity as the company starts building chips at its second Dresden, Germany, plant, the companies said Monday. 3
+5531 Testimony Ends In Evolution Sticker Trial ATLANTA -- Testimony concluded Wednesday in the lawsuit against Cobb County Georgia schools for placing disclaimer stickers about evolution in high school biology texts. 3
+924 New Chechen Leader Vows Peace, Poll Criticized GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - Chechnya's new leader vowed on Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists, after winning an election condemned by rights groups as a stage-managed show and by Washington as seriously flawed. 0
+4731 Hidden value for Wakefield When we look back on this improbable postseason turnaround by the Red Sox, one of the turning points will be hard to find unless we recall the words of Red Sox manager Terry Francona in the aftermath of the humiliating 19-8 loss to the Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. 1
+2957 China Pledges to Move Toward Flexible Exchange Rate China says it will move toward a flexible exchange rate for its currency, but there is no word on how long such a transition will take. 2
+1414 Singh rules world that is yet to embrace him On Monday, the newly crowned No. 1 walked into a room to face the world #39;s golfing media, having just shot down Tiger Woods in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship near Boston. 1
+6395 Blues Misfit Joins Villarreal Former Birmingham striker Luciano Figueroa has returned to the elite of European football with a move to Spanish club Villarreal. The Argentina international was signed by the Blues for 2.5million before 1
+3612 Verizon Wireless to Add 16 Cities to Broadband (Reuters) Reuters - Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S.\wireless company, will expand its high-speed data service to 16\markets by the end of the year, the chairman of Verizon\Communications Inc. said on Monday. 3
+5415 Fallujah Violence Leaves 10 Troops Dead (AP) AP - U.S. troops powered their way into the center of the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Tuesday, overwhelming small bands of guerrillas with massive force, searching homes along the city's deserted, narrow passageways and using loudspeakers to try to goad militants onto the streets. 0
+6593 Bush Picks Kellogg CEO for Commerce WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban-born CEO of Kellogg Co, as his nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a Hispanic for a second-term Cabinet. 2
+1438 "RealNetworks Ends Download 49-Cent Promo SEATTLE (Reuters) - RealNetworks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=RNWK.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">RNWK.O</A> is ending its 49 cent-per-song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said on Thursday." 2
+1183 Global sales of mobile phones hit record levels PARIS Global cellphone sales rose to record levels in the second quarter as Nokia clawed back some of its lost market share, according to figures released Thursday. 3
+3909 One dead in Romanian bear rampage A brown bear kills one person and wounds several in the Transylvanian forests of Romania. 0
+3804 US trade deficit balloons again Official figures show that the US trade deficit widened to the second-highest level on record in August. 2
+1100 South Koreans Say Secret Work Refined Uranium South Korea admitted that a group of its nuclear scientists secretly produced a small amount of near-weapons grade uranium. 0
+2471 US leads 2-0 in Davis Cup Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish served 19 aces to defeat Max Mirnyi in the second singles match 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Roddick #39;s serve in the final game of the match eclipsed his own record of 153 mph set at the Queen #39;s Club tournament in England in June. 1
+4769 Oil Price Steadies After 5 Percent Slide LONDON (Reuters) - Oil steadied on Thursday after Wednesday's 5 percent retreat from record highs, as traders concluded that China's surprise interest rate rise would not do much to dampen fuel demand growth. 2
+7577 Carter could prove real plus for Nets The Nets reported deal for Vince Carter very much surprises me given New Jersey #39;s cost-slashing moves in the offseason that saw the exits of Kenyon Martin and Kerry Kittles. 1
+4362 Tributes flood in for Nicholson Former Tottenham captain Dave Mackay has led the tributes to legendary former Spurs manager Bill Nicholson, who passed away on Saturday aged 85. 1
+1122 "Intel Outlook May Portend PC Weakness NEW YORK (Reuters) - Intel Corp's <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTC.O</A> sharp cut in its revenue outlook dragged down shares of personal computer makers on Friday, on fears that the chipmaker's problems could signal weak PC markets, analysts said." 2
+4834 War costs 100,000 Iraqi lives Around 100,000 Iraqis have been killed in violence since the US-led coalition forces invaded the country in March 2003, said a report published Friday in British medicine journal The Lancet. 0
+7297 Firefox Turns Up The Browser War Heat Firefox, the Mozilla-based open-source browser has grown by more than a third over the past month, according to WebSideStory, an independent Web metrics firm. 3
+780 Yemen Jails 5 Over Limburg, US Envoy Murder Plot A Yemeni court jailed five al Qaeda supporters for 10 years Saturday for the bombing of the French supertanker Limburg and sentenced to death another militant who plotted to kill the US ambassador to the Arab state. 0
+7511 White House May Pick Bernanke The White House, seeking a strong economic team to craft and sell key features of its second-term agenda, is considering tapping Federal Reserve Board member Ben S. Bernanke to serve as chairman 2
+3988 Pfizer to Sponsor Large New Celebrex Trial NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. said on Monday it plans to sponsor a major clinical study to further assess the cardiovascular safety of its arthritis drug Celebrex following the withdrawal of Merck Co.'s Vioxx, a drug in the same class. 2
+1469 Oil Firm After 4 Percent Jump Oil prices held firm on Friday after leaping almost \$2 a day earlier on news US crude stocks sank to a five-month low last week and distillate fuels barely grew ahead of winter. 2
+6467 India test-fires missile NEW DELHI, Nov 26: India on Friday test fired Akash, the indigenously developed surface-to-air missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur-on-sea, about 14km from Balasore (Orissa). 0
+5061 Inter Milan #39;s Adriano apologises for dismissal Inter Milan striker Adriano has asked fans to forgive him after he was sent-off in the 0-0 draw against Valencia on Tuesday night. 1
+2627 Sky-high oil prices will ground air transport profits: IATA MONTREAL, Canada : Sky-high oil costs will keep air transport profits in the basement, with losses between three billion and four billion dollars this year, despite a pickup in traffic, the international air trade association said. 2
+4644 Thai PM Defiant After 78 Muslims Die in Custody (Reuters) Reuters - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin\Shinawatra shed few tears on Wednesday over the death of 78\Muslims in military custody as distraught mourners besieged an\army base in the far south, demanding the bodies of relatives. 0
+916 Regional Home Price Drop Possible WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing industry economists on Monday cautioned that rapid house price gains in some areas of the country may not be sustainable. 2
+2389 Week of September 25th, 2004 Why to watch: Miami might be 2-0 and once again among the college football elite, but no one #39;s thinking Orange Bowl quite yet. 1
+2122 Hyperion targets broader base New Essbase 7X is intended to draw customers beyond Hyperion's usual corporate-finance crowd. 3
+7556 US Stocks Drop, Led By Drug Shares; Pfizer, Eli Lilly Tumble US stocks fell as setbacks for drugmakers, including a study showing Pfizer Inc. #39;s Celebrex painkiller increased the risk of heart attacks, sent health-care shares tumbling. 2
+6115 Congress Sends 'Net Access Ban to White House The U.S. Congress on Friday reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of Representatives agreed to extend it for another three years rather than make it permanent. 3
+6232 GULLIT TO TAKE ACTION AFTER DEFEAT Feyenoord boss Ruud Gullit has launched a stinging attack on his players after watching them crash to their third defeat of the season against FC Groningen. 1
+3660 U.S. Says N.Korea Miscalculating by Stalling on Talks TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States accused North Korea Tuesday of miscalculation by refusing to resume talks on its nuclear programs before the U.S. presidential election while China renewed a diplomatic drive to end the stalemate. 0
+2009 Security firm eyes Sasser teen Berlin - A German teenager accused of creating the Sasser worm that infected millions of computers around the world is being taught to become a security software programmer, the company that hired him said on Friday. 3
+896 Carnival crowds likely to top 1m As the Notting Hill Carnival enters its final day, police say they are pleased with how it has gone so far. About 250,000 people took to the streets on Sunday - more than double the first day last year - to celebrate 40 years of the west London event. 0
+1563 Yankees stay in tune Unbeaten Orlando Hernandez pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to win his eighth straight decision, and the New York Yankees beat Sidney Ponson and the Orioles, 5-2, yesterday in Baltimore. 1
+4484 UN Nuclear Agency Confirms Tons Of Explosives Missing Vienna, Austria -- The UN nuclear watchdog agency says it #39;s concerned tons of missing explosives in Iraq quot;could have fallen into the wrong hands. 0
+3995 Late collapse costs Park a victory Grace Park was bitterly disappointed after failing to produce her second LPGA title of the season Sunday at the Samsung World Championship at Big Horn Golf Course in Palm Desert, California. 1
+2882 Is Piracy Pushing Linux Sales? More PCs run the alternative OS, but many will end up with a pirated version of Windows, report says. Linux may be shipping on a growing number of PCs sold in the emerging markets of Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. 3
+1052 As French school year begins, Iraq crisis tests head scarf ban PARIS -- School doors open for 12 million French children today, but there is far more at stake this year than back-to-school jitters. 0
+3350 New air routes to more profits Major airlines can #39;t make their low-cost competitors disappear into thin air, but they can fly away from them, which they are planning to do, to overseas routes where bargain-basement carriers don #39;t go. 2
+5203 US bombardment kills 5 in Fallujah FALLUJAH - US artillery shelled Fallujah yesterday after overnight air and tank attacks killed five people in Iraqs most rebellious city, braced for an all-out offensive now the US presidential election is over. 0
+1715 Indy 500 qualifying changes aimed at regaining interest INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis 500 will return to four days of qualifying for next year #39;s race, but with a new format of bumping on each day. 1
+4874 Cambodia #39;s New King Ascends the Throne Description: In Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni who accedes to the throne with an elaborate coronation, following the abdication of his father King Norodom Sihanouk. 0
+2183 Election chaos? (U.S. News World Report) U.S. News World Report - Michael Cadigan's day job is practicing commercial law in Albuquerque. But over eggs at the trendy Gold Street Caffe in the heart of downtown, he and a dozen other lawyers are immersing themselves in the intricacies of election law. On Election Day, they plan to be out in force for Democrat John Kerry at polling places across New Mexico, where Al Gore won in 2000 by just 366 votes. quot;We know there was a lot of monkey business with counting ballots before, quot; says Cadigan. quot;We want to make sure that doesn't happen again. ... 0
+7339 Oil price rise adds to airlines woes as losses continue The global airline industry is forecast to have made net losses of \$4.8bn this year, as the rise in the oil price has overwhelmed efforts by carriers to cut costs. 2
+5576 Orange Crush Bears Sixth-ranked Syracuse scores the first 24 points of the game and cruises to a 104-54 victory over Northern Colorado on Thursday night in the first round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. 1
+5064 SIA: Chip sales to hit record, flatten Worldwide semiconductor sales will hit an all-time high in 2004 but stay relatively flat in 2005 before climbing again over the next two years, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. 2
+1997 PeopleSoft sweetens employee compensation Business software maker PeopleSoft Friday said it was boosting compensation packages for all employees except its chief executive in a move that would raise the 2
+7278 Report Says N.H.L. Will Reject Proposal The N.H.L. appears poised to reject a proposal made by the players union, which included a 24 percent reduction in pay and other concessions but not a hard salary cap. 1
+1078 Microsoft to make foray into online music (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - Microsoft makes its long-anticipated entry into the online music market today, marking the first serious challenge to Apple Computer's popular iTunes service. 3
+7462 EU to Lift U.S. Sanctions Jan. 1 BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission is sticking with its plan to lift sanctions on \$4 billion worth of U.S. goods on Jan. 1 following Washington's repeal of export tax subsidies in October, a spokeswoman said on Thursday. 2
+7171 Powell for Arab democracy but Middle East no ready convert IT WAS first unveiled to the world as the American dream for spreading democracy right across the Middle East. But by the time US secretary of state Colin Powell came to launch the administrations quot;big 0
+1257 Capsule to bring the Sun down to Earth A space capsule set to plunge into Earth #39;s atmosphere with a piece of the Sun this Wednesday has spawned additional projects ranging from spacecraft design to the detection of dangerous asteroids. 3
+4255 UPDATE 2-Trump bondholders agree on recapitalization plan Trump Hotels amp; Casino Resorts Inc. (DJTC.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , which has been on the brink of bankruptcy, said on Thursday that a majority of bondholders have approved 2
+6785 #39;Blog #39; Tops Online Dictionary List short for quot;Weblog quot; -- was the most-frequently requested definition at Merriam-Webster #39;s online dictionary site, the publisher says. 3
+3925 Libya hosts #39;mini-summit #39; on Sudan #39;s Darfur conflict TRIPOLI, Libya: Libya confirmed that the leaders of Sudan, Egypt, Chad and Nigeria would join Moammar Gadhafi for a quot;mini-summit #39; #39; Sunday on Sudan #39;s Darfur region, which the United Nations calls the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis. 0
+4464 "Rocky Legends; Tony Hawk's Underground 2; Nisus Writer Express 2.0; Surfsaver 6 This is the second Rocky video game in two years -- even though it's been 14 years since the last ""Rocky"" flick." 3
+1772 Acrimony in the air on eve of Northern Ireland talks (AFP) AFP - All-party talks to kickstart Northern Ireland's peace process, in limbo for nearly two years, get underway at Leeds Castle with acrimony already in the air. 0
+5810 Conservationists Meet to Plan Global Green Agenda (Reuters) Reuters - More than 5,000 scientists,\conservationists and politicians meet in Thailand over the next\week to hammer out a blueprint for saving some of the world's\most endangered species and fragile ecosystems. 3
+1677 Pros in Olympics still in question Wayne Gretzky found himself talking about Mario Lemieux possibly playing in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin when ... whoa! quot;Are you suggesting that you #39;re holding 1
+4723 Chelsea 1-0 West Ham Mateja Kezman finally broke his Chelsea goal duck with the winner against a spirited West Ham in the Carling Cup. The striker was making his 13th outing for Chelsea and he arrowed in a second half shot past keeper James Walker. 1
+5379 Cocoa prices down but Ivorian exports still blocked World cocoa prices were down on Tuesday but off the day #39;s lows as exports remained on hold after mob violence and military clashes in Ivory Coast, the key global supplier, traders said. 0
+6660 Prosecutor: Pacers Players to Be Charged (AP) AP - Indiana Pacers players will be charged for fighting with fans during the Nov. 19 brawl at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons, Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca told The Detroit News. 1
+7455 BT cuts prices for telecom rivals Ofcom is cutting the price BT can charge its rivals for putting their broadband equipment in its exchanges by up to 60. 2
+606 Lawyer for Bush Quits Over Links to Kerry's Foes The quick resignation suggests that the Bush campaign, which has repeatedly said it has no ties to the Swift boat veterans group, is eager to put the issue behind it. 0
+6045 Bereft Indian pilots leaving Andamans are saluted by air force (AFP) AFP - The Indian air force saluted pilots who rescued hundreds on the remote Nicobar islands despite losing family and colleagues when their base was destroyed by last week's deadly tsunami. 0
+4992 Car Bomb Kills at Least Six in Baghdad A car bomb exploded outside the Education Ministry in central Baghdad Tuesday, killing at least six people and wounding about eight, the Interior Ministry said. 0
+3969 FCC ruling sets stage for broadband surge Broadband service may get a little broader in the next few years, now that the Federal Communications Commission is graciously stepping out of the way. 3
+3532 Firm develops all-purpose memory cards A leading Japanese electronics company is developing memory cards that can be used to make cashless payments, open locks and read identification with a simple flick. 3
+6160 Al-Jazeera man remanded in Spain A Spanish court remands Tayseer Alouni and eight others in custody ahead of their trial for suspected al-Qaeda links. 0
+4893 First Black Watch troops move north to Sunni Triangle BAGHDAD, Iraq An advance party of British soldiers has arrived at its new base near Baghdad. The small group from the Scottish Black Watch regiment set up base camp south of the capital, according to a pool report made to British media. 0
+2432 "Rumors abound about Google #39;s browser <a href=""http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/showstory.jsp?storyid=53949"">Google Browser on Its Way?</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>Techtree.com</nobr>" 3
+5186 A Sneak Peek at Trillian 3.0 Instant Messaging The popular IM consolidation service adds audio and video chat. 3
+4164 Cummins 3Q Profit More Than Quadruples Service engine maker Cummins Inc. on Wednesday said that third-quarter profits more than quadrupled - beating both its own guidance and Wall Street estimates - and full-year earnings would also exceed previous expectations. 2
+3948 REGION: Iran sticks by its right to possess nuclear fuel <b>...</b> TEHRAN: Iran repeated on Sunday it had a right to master the sensitive nuclear fuel cycle, ahead of an expected proposal from Europe calling for Tehran to abandon such work in exchange for diplomatic and trade incentives. 0
+5054 Ford: Monthly Sales Drop, Company Looks To New Vehicles Cruising along the ever-stretching road of decline. Auto giant Ford Motor (nyse: F - news - people ) reported vehicle sales in October that fell 5 from a year ago. 2
+7242 Oracle strikes friendly deal for PeopleSoft at US\$26.50 a share After 18 months of conflict, a friendly merger deal has been struck between Oracle Corp. and PeopleSoft Inc. after the former raised its quot;final quot; offer by 10 per cent. 2
+6290 Trump #39;s casinos file for bankruptcy Donald Trump #39;s flagship casino business yesterday filed for bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring aimed at easing \$1.8bn (1m) debt. 2
+5938 Bombings at Two Buenos Aires Banks Kill 1 (AP) AP - Homemade bombs exploded in two Buenos Aires banks Wednesday, killing a security guard, police said. 0
+5985 PM backs indigenous alcohol ban CURFEWS and alcohol bans may be necessary in Aboriginal communities, Prime Minister John Howard said today, adding that civil liberties were less important than staying alive. 0
+6959 Virgin dips its toe into the Pacific SIR Richard Branson did not disappoint with his stunts yesterday, flying into Sydney to promote his international airline Virgin Atlantic. 2
+5936 Business: Bush Administration Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to discuss his latest column, which looks at the Bush administration's plans for Social Security and health care. 2
+3090 Worldpay struck by online attack Net payment system Worldpay is under attack from hackers delaying transaction times for hundreds of online retailers. 3
+5776 Lowe #39;s Forecast Hammers Stock Home improvement retailer Lowe #39;s Cos. (LOW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in third-quarter profit, aided by its expansion to New York 2
+6478 Rison Free After Making Support Payment (AP) AP - Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison was released from jail Monday after paying #36;10,000 in child support. 1
+7076 Miracle in mud! REAL: Philippine rescuers were yesterday frantically digging for more survivors after four people, including a toddler, were pulled alive from a building crushed by a landslide 11 days ago. 0
+3996 O #39;Neill backs Juninho to excel Celtic manager Martin O #39;Neill believes striker Juninho is benefiting from the support of the Parkhead crowd as he settles into life in the Bank of Scotland Premier League. 1
+1087 Semiconductor Manufacturing to Boost Capacity by Half (Update2) Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., China #39;s biggest supplier of made-to-order chips, said its factory capacity will rise by more than half in the second half as the company brings more plants on line. 3
+3426 Picking Your Perfect PCI Express PC Way back in June I suggested you hold off on buying a new PC until systems with PCI Express shipped. The new technology has the potential to dramatically improve performance because it replaces the pokey old 3
+3067 Japan Shares Up 2 Percent by Midday Japanese stocks rose 1.9 percent by midsession on Monday as a strong performance by US semiconductor-related stocks gave a push to Japanese peers such as Advantest Corp. 2
+3854 "Pfizer Hikes Warning on Bextra Skin Risk NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> said on Friday it is sending additional information to healthcare professionals about its arthritis drug Bextra, a COX-2 product in the same class as the withdrawn drug Vioxx." 2
+3318 Woods struggling to cope with body changes: Singh St Andrews, Oct 07 - Vijay Singh thinks the main reason he has replaced Tiger Woods as world number one is the American #39;s failure to adapt to changes in his body. 1
+699 Troops close Gaza roads after rockets fired at Israel JERUSALEM -- Israeli forces blocked main roads in Gaza yesterday after rockets were fired at an Israeli town, and troops tore down houses in a refugee camp on the Egyptian border, foreshadowing more unrest after Israel #39;s announced planned pullout next year 0
+2642 Gold belongs to Hamm Maybe there #39;s some technical justification for why Paul Hamm was forced to defend his gymnastics gold medal Monday before a sports court in Switzerland. 1
+4758 UPDATE 2-Viacom posts loss on charges; cable networks up Viacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (VIA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a quarterly loss on charges related to the spinoff of video rental chain Blockbuster 2
+7352 Knee surgery for Falcons #39; Duckett CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Atlanta Falcons running back TJ Duckett is expected to undergo minor arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday, so will miss this Saturday #39;s contest versus Carolina. 1
+5809 China sets terms for Taiwan talks China is ready to resume negotiations after nearly five years with Taiwan if the island nation accepts the quot;one China quot; principle, the state media reported Monday. 0
+6477 Steel stocks soar as shortages are biting Steel shares hit seven-year highs yesterday after Nissan said the metal is in short supply in Japan. US Steel rose \$3.30, or 7, to \$51.25, while Nucor surged \$2.90 to \$54.05, an all-time high. 2
+4600 FTC wins a temporary injunction against alleged spammer U.S. District Judge Joseph A. DiClerico Jr. ordered Sanford Wallace and his companies to remove any software scripts from their Web sites that exploit security vulnerabilities in some versions of Internet Explorer. 3
+736 Procter amp; Gamble: A soap opera success By Davis Dyer, Frederick Dalzell. By Robert Slater. In the 1830s, William Procter, a storekeeper and candle maker, and James Gamble, a soap maker, happened to marry two sisters in Cincinnati, Olivia and Elizabeth Ann Norris. 2
+7318 Manpower survey forecasts slow hiring in early 2005 Those planning to look for a job in the Kalamazoo area during the first quarter of 2005 might find the going slow. The pace of hiring among area employers is expected to be slow during the first quarter of 2
+5355 Phelps faces possible jail term Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps may face a jail term after being arrested on drink-driving charges last week in Salisbury, Maryland. 1
+2811 Microsoft, Amazon File Lawsuits Against Spammers Microsoft and Amazon.com have joined forces to take legal action against US and Canadian-based companies for allergy sending fraudulent e-mails to Amazon and Hotmail users, claiming to represent these companies. 3
+944 ANOTHER VOICE Sugary drinks bad for you Many studies have linked the consumption of nondiet soda and fruit juices with added sugars to obesity and attendant risks of diabetes. 3
+1974 Pen can pick some bike U-locks That U-shaped bike lock that you thought was so secure may be easy pickings for thieves who have nothing more sophisticated than a Bic pen. 2
+5345 Scientists find Arctic is warming quickly A four-year-long study of the Arctic climate confirms what many in Canada #39;s North have been saying for years -- the Arctic is melting, and faster all the time. 3
+6100 Lazarus-like virus hits computers A new computer virus is catching people out by coming back from the dead. 2
+4841 Sudan Govt rejects call to separate religion, state Sudanese rebel leaders #39; demand that Islam be kept out of government in the war-torn region of Darfur, has been rejected by government negotiators. 0
+6798 Indians Strike Back South Africa were rocked by a two-wicket burst from off-spinner Harbhajan Singh just before tea on the fourth day of the second cricket test here today. 1
+4689 Yahoo Debuts Mobile Search SAN FRANCISCO -- Yahoo (Quote, Chart) expanded its search empire to the mobile arena with the launch of some additional services. The company was one of the original content providers for mobile devices running 2
+4923 Kidnappers may extend deadline Militants holding three UN workers hostage in Afghanistan have offered to consider extending a three-day deadline for their beheading. 0
+2658 Japan Shares Fall to Low on Oil Worry TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.4 percent to a six-week closing low on Tuesday, marking an eight-day losing streak, after oil prices topped \$50 a barrel, fanning concern over the business outlook for Japanese companies. 2
+4308 "Citigroup's Ex-Exec May Face SEC Action NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=C.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">C.N</A> on Friday said U.S. securities regulators may recommend enforcement proceedings against the former head of Citigroup Global Investment Management." 2
+3597 49ers get first W, but lose Peterson for year The San Francisco 49ers finally got off the schneid on Sunday with a thrilling 31-28 overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals at Monster Park. 1
+3556 Complex Brings Work, Shops Close to Home Tucked on a side street, just a block from the cars and trucks that whiz along Rockville Pike, sits a new complex of 404 luxury apartments, renovated restaurants and stores that some planners and developers are calling the optimum in compact urban redevelopment. 2
+4817 Brazilian soccer player dies of heat attack during match Player Paulo de Oliveira, quot;Serginho, quot; of Brazilian First Division club Sao Caetano, Wednesdaynight died of a heart attack during the second half of a match against Sao Paulo 1
+2600 Fannie Mae agrees to accounting changes Fannie Mae, facing questions about its accounting similar to those that shook up Freddie Mac last year, has agreed to changes that will bring it in compliance with accounting standards. 2
+7191 Feyenoord cuts PSV #39;s lead to three Feyenoord cut PSV Eindhoven #39;s lead atop the Dutch Premiership to three points on Sunday as Bart Goor equalized two minutes into injury time for a 3-3 draw with the leaders. 1
+3605 Study: Few Americans Buy Drugs Online Only 4 percent of Americans have ever used the Internet to buy prescription drugs - and even fewer do so through foreign pharmacies - despite Web sites maintained by a handful of states to help citizens import medicines more cheaply from Canada, a new study finds. 3
+5888 US doctor says evacuations, body armor has helped save lives in <b>...</b> The commander of the biggest US military hospital abroad said Tuesday that American troops body armor and speedy evacuations appear to be helping save lives in the 0
+7521 Holes Found in Cisco, Veritas, Samba Products (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - Security sources announce four mostly unrelated enterprise vulnerabilities in Cisco Unity, Cisco Guard, Veritas' Backup Exec, and Samba, the Windows file-sharing utility for Linux. 3
+6877 IBM #39;to sell PC business #39; IBM is reportedly in talks to sell its personal computer business. It would mark the end of an era for the company that brought the computer into the mainstream when it began selling its desktop PC to corporations and consumers in 1981. 2
+2673 Microsoft, Amazon.com file phishing, spamming lawsuits Microsoft and Amazon.com Monday filed one joint and several separate lawsuits against companies and individuals accusing them variously of trying to defraud consumers by imitating Amazon and Microsoft, the companies said Tuesday. 3
+1013 Alien Contact More Likely by quot;Mail quot; Than Radio, Study Says Researchers behind the study speculate that other life-forms may have already sent us messages, perhaps even as organic material embedded in asteroids that have struck Earth. 3
+2969 Legal expert joins open-source screening firm Open Source Initiative general counsel Larry Rosen is now an advisor to Black Duck Software. 3
+7426 "R.I.P. Gary Webb -- Unembedded Reporter The finest journalist ever to get fired for telling the truth is dead at age 49. The official cause of death on the death certificate will be suicide. But, as we shall see, he had much help getting to that point. The story of the life and death of Gary Webb says much about the state of American politics and what passes as ""journalism"" in today's America. " 3
+6516 FDA OKs Scientist Publishing Vioxx Data (AP) AP - The Food and Drug Administration has given a whistle-blower scientist permission to publish data indicating that as many as 139,000 people had heart attacks that may be linked to Vioxx, the scientist's lawyer said Monday. 0
+5182 Webmaster Worlds World of Search Conference Features 70 Speakers Webmaster World's World of Search Conference Features 70 Speakers\\The WebmasterWorld of Search Conference scheduled for November 16-18 in Las Vegas has published a final speaker roster and announced over 24 sessions with more than 70 industry-leading speakers. The line up features speakers from such companies as Google, Yahoo, Kanoodle, Ask ... 3
+614 Pakistan down India to ensure top six finish (AFP) AFP - Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India 3-0 here to ensure they stand among the top six in the Olympic men's field hockey competition. 0
+4862 AOL's Viral Marketing America Online will now provide gratis antivirus protection to its subscribers. 2
+4366 Miller slams transit funding Public transit in Toronto will not improve next year despite \$81-million in provincial gas tax funding announced yesterday, according to Mayor David Miller. 2
+5115 Calif. Voters Back #36;3 Billion Stem Cell Measure (Reuters) Reuters - A controversial California ballot\measure that would fund a decade of stem cell research with #36;3\billion in state money was headed for a resounding victory on\Wednesday, initial returns showed. 3
+5300 Stocks Open Lower as Wall St. Pulls Back US stocks opened slightly lower on Monday as investors pause after a three-day rally last week, with interest rates and a weakening dollar gaining focus now that the presidential election is over. 2
+7457 Living legends left their marks PASADENA, Calif. -- The first football meeting between Michigan and Texas in yesterday's Rose Bowl brought together two coaching legends -- Bo Schembechler and Darrell Royal . 1
+2499 Premiership: Charlton snatch win Dennis Rommedahl grabbed an injury-time winner for Charlton against a Crystal Palace side who will be very upset at a missed penalty. 1
+890 Corporate Failures Hurt Pension Guaranty Group Description: A flurry of corporate bankruptcies in the past few years leaves a public agency strapped for cash: the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. 2
+3757 "IPod Helps Lift Apple's Fourth-Quarter Profit The iPod helped Apple's profit get up and dance. Apple Computer Inc. reported Wednesday that net income for its fourth fiscal quarter jumped 140 percent from the same period a year ago. <BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+5561 Philippine Rail Cars Crash Into Ravine, 100 Trapped MANILA (Reuters) - Rescuers in the Philippines smashed train windows with axes and hammers Friday to reach 100 passengers trapped when a carriage derailed and dragged other cars into a ravine, killing at least four people. 0
+1323 Spaceport Mum on Frances Shuttle Delays (AP) AP - The director of the hurricane-ravaged Kennedy Space Center refused to speculate Tuesday whether the damage will thwart plans to resume shuttle flights next spring, but his words offered little hope of an on-time launch. 3
+5140 Microsoft to help users prep for patching Microsoft said today that it plans to give customers three days' advance notice about its monthly security updates to help them prepare to install related software patches. 3
+6789 US panel to back oil inventories rethink A US government advisory panel is to recommend a revision to the minimum level of crude inventories required to ensure adequate supplies of crude oil to the nation #39;s refiners to produce gasoline 2
+6861 Miller Takes Fourth Win in Five Races BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - American Bode Miller won a men's World Cup Alpine skiing downhill on Friday for his phenomenal fourth victory in five races. 1
+7580 England labour but find their second wind This was not an easy day on which to play cricket. The sun shone brilliantly enough but for all of the opening day of the series a buffeting westerly crosswind flapped the trouser legs of the players, put 1
+3237 Millar and Ramirez homers highlight big Boston inning The Red Sox thought they were going to have to earn all their runs against the Angels the hard way. Anaheim allowed the fewest numbest of unearned runs in the Majors all season (36). 1
+3831 California Ace for Rose Justin Rose had his first-ever professional hole-in-one at the tough par-three 17th at Forest Oaks and then confessed that it was his only decent shot of the day. 1
+6308 Peru Arrests Siege Leader, to Attack Police Post (Reuters) Reuters - Peruvian authorities have detained a\former army major who led a three-day uprising in a southern\Peruvian town and are preparing to storm the police station he\took over with 200 supporters, a government source told Reuters\early on Tuesday. 0
+5929 Is More Aid Needed to Solve Africa's Woes? (Reuters) Reuters - American economist Jeffrey Sachs\has a novel way to tackle African poverty: Shower more aid on\the world's poorest continent. 0
+3736 Jackson the Wizard of Loz WHATEVER her status as an individual in the world of basketball, Lauren Jackson #39;s ultimate legacy will be what she achieves with her teams. 1
+6568 SEO #39;s Multiplying Effect on Paid Inclusion Paid inclusion (PI) has always been a hot potato. It #39;s not quite SEO (define) and not quite search advertising. No one wants to touch it. 3
+6084 Yahoo and SBC extend partnership and plan new services Yahoo and SBC Communications have agreed to collaborate to extend some of the online services and content they currently provide to PC users to mobile phones and home entertainment devices. 2
+3013 Blair heads to country home for rest after heart op LONDON, Oct 2 (AFP) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Saturday that he felt in quot;excellent quot; health as he set off for his official country residence to rest after a successful minor heart operation. 0
+7115 DreamWorks, Pixar rule digital animation DreamWorks and Pixar both make cutting-edge digital animated films. But behind the scenes, the two studios are about as different as Shrek and Mr. 2
+4471 Egypt Arrests Alleged Sinai Bombers (AP) AP - Eight Egyptians have been arrested and accused of plotting the nearly simultaneous car bombings of a hotel and tourist camp in the Sinai that killed at least 34 people earlier this month. 0
+5037 Cricket: India embarrassed by Australia on rain-ravaged day BOMBAY : India #39;s bid to secure a face-saving win over Australia got off on the wrong foot after they lost two quick wickets in the 11 overs bowled on the rain-hit opening day of the fourth Test here. 1
+1199 S.Africa Cancels Thatcher Meeting with Eq. Guinea South Africa has canceled a meeting with prosecutors from Equatorial Guinea who had hoped to interview Mark Thatcher on his suspected links to a coup plot in the oil-rich country, officials said on Sunday. 0
+4526 Dave Hyde column, October 25, 2004 In somber tones and professional adjectives, the president, the athletic director and the no-longer-the-football-coach took turns announcing a University of Florida firing Monday that was surprising only for coming sooner rather than later. 1
+5019 Steenland: Northwest Joins Southwest In Raiding Bankrupt ATA Turf Gnawed by Northwest. Joining an apparent feeding frenzy, Northwest Airlines (nasdaq: NWAC - news - people ) on Tuesday said it plans to expand in Indianapolis, a move that will knock rival ATA Airlines from its No. 2
+1735 Inflation fall eases rates pressure INFLATION fell again in August, slipping further below the governments 2 per cent target, driven down by clothing and footwear retailers failing to raise prices after a poor summer. 2
+6074 Eichel Wants Strong Euro on G20 Agenda German Finance Minister Eichel called for the euro #39;s quot;brutal quot; rise versus the dollar to be put on the agenda of the summit of G20 countries in Berlin this weekend amid concerns the greenback #39;s slide could hit EU growth. 2
+1639 Japan Gadget Turns Plants Into Speakers (AP) AP - The therapeutic power of flowers takes on new meaning with a Japanese gadget that turns plants into audio speakers, making the petals and leaves tremble with good vibrations. 3
+4820 At least seven police injured in second bomb in Thai south Police say the blast occurred less than 90 minutes after a previous explosion at the same site injured seven other people. The police had been conducting forensic research at the site of a bomb blast in the 0
+6502 The Egg Goes to The Plucky Rebels Backup quarterback Robert Lane has 205 total yards with a touchdown pass and a touchdown run in Mississippi's 20-3 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. 1
+3076 SUSAN TOMPOR: Stores turn paper into e-checks I picked up my 6-year-old son from school last week, and we drove to Wal-Mart to see the future for paper checks. We grabbed a few of life #39;s staples: some Legos, a pack of 3x5 cards to create 2
+2443 Bush, Kerry Economic Budgets Exceed \$1T WASHINGTON - President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry have starkly different economic priorities with a common thread: price tags exceeding \$1 trillion that could pump already huge deficits skyward over the next decade... 0
+1361 Movies in a snap: Netflix and TiVo discuss downloads Bee Staff Writer. The high-tech ground is shifting underfoot again, amid rumblings of a new Silicon Valley alliance that would let owners of TiVo Inc. 2
+6609 Kansas State 76, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 42 Clent Stewart scored a career-high 15 points and Kansas State used stifling defense for a 76-42 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday. 1
+752 American Champion Tim Mack Wins Pole Vault Gold American champion Tim Mack won the Olympic pole vault title on Friday with a Games record 5.95 meters after an engrossing duel with teammate Toby Stevenson. 1
+4091 Haas, Dent win openers at Madrid Masters Tommy Haas of Germany and Taylor Dent of the United States advanced to the second round of the Madrid Masters after easy wins Tuesday. 1
+4227 Parties Allowed to Contact Absentee Voters (AP) AP - Like fishing in a stocked pond instead of an ocean, politicians are trying to catch votes by targeting phone calls and fliers at voters who have already applied for absentee ballots. 0
+7470 Broadband charges set to tumble The cost of broadband internet access is likely to fall after Ofcom ordered British Telecom to cut the amount it charges internet providers. 2
+3783 President Hu congratulates Sihamoni on becoming king of Cambodia Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a message to Norodom Sihamoni on Thursday to congratulate him on his election as the king of Cambodia. 0
+1328 Czech Republic Crushes Sweden 6-1 (AP) AP - Milan Hejduk scored two goals as the Czech Republic routed Sweden 6-1 Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey. 1
+6456 Man held for slashing teens Beijing - Chinese police have detained a man who they say murdered eight teenagers and injured four others in a school dormitory overnight, state press said late on Friday. 0
+6567 Chip power, times 10 IBM, Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. on Monday unveiled some key details on the powerful new quot;Cell quot; processor the three are jointly producing to run next-generation computers, game consoles and TVs. 3
+2836 General Mills goes whole grains NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - General Mills announced plans Thursday to start using healthier whole grains in all of its ready-to-eat cereals, including children #39;s cereals such as Trix, Cocoa Puffs and Lucky Charms. 2
+1972 Hotel Locks Out Employees Over Impending Strike LOS ANGELES -- The labor dispute between workers at nine Los Angeles County hotels and their employers has intensified, with one of the hotels locking out its laundry workers and replacing them. 2
+5755 Steel group sees continued strength in China demand LONDON (CBS.MW) -- European markets saw a moderate advance in early trade Monday, carrying over some of the late-session rally on Wall Street and helped by steel group Arcelor #39;s view of Chinese demand. 2
+3503 Five killed, 30 hurt in Kashmir car explosion : India News gt; Pattan/Srinagar, Oct.9 : A suicide bomber rammed a car packed with explosives into an army convoy in Kashmir today, killing four soldiers and a civilian and wounding 30 more, police said. 0
+6967 Sudan to attract most ICRC funds in 2005, 30-percent drop in cash for Iraq (AFP) AFP - Strife-torn Sudan will become the largest focus of aid work for the International Committee of the Red Cross in 2005, while money earmarked for Iraq will fall by almost one third, the agency said. 0
+1488 Atlanta police arrest Braves player on DUI charge ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves shortsop Rafael Furcal has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence. Jail officials say Furcal was booked into the Atlanta city jail at 6:25 am on charges of DUI, speeding and reckless driving. 1
+2962 "IBM expands data centers, on-demand service Big Blue enhances its ""on demand"" offering for companies through its data centers." 3
+683 Bush, Kerry Bow to McCain's Wishes on Ads NEW YORK - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry bowed to the wishes of popular maverick John McCain on Thursday, as the president embraced the Republican senator's legal fight against big-money special interest groups airing negative ads and the Democratic nominee scrapped a commercial that featured McCain... 0
+5012 Captors threaten to hand hostage to Zarqawi An unknown militant group holding Iraqi-British hostage Margaret Hassan in Iraq has threatened to turn her over to a group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi if its demands are not met, Al Jazeera television says. 0
+2169 Ask Jeeves retools search engine in bid to catch Google, Yahoo SAN FRANCISCO -- Hoping to emerge from the shadow of its more popular rivals, Ask Jeeves Inc. is adding new tools for visitors to save and organize links to Web pages they find through the company's online search engine. 2
+3838 Australian guilty of backpacker murder Australian Ian Previte has been found guilty by a Queensland jury of murdering 19-year-old British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in 2002, when he threw her from a bridge in a botched attempt to steal her handbag. 0
+3825 Red Sox Feeling Heat of 0-2 Start in ALCS (AP) AP - The infield at Fenway Park was covered with a dirty white tarp on a dreary day. Unless the Boston Red Sox start winning soon, the gloom will last all winter. The Red Sox returned home Thursday after losing the first two games of the AL championship series to the Yankees in New York. As its workout began, Boston announced ace Curt Schilling's ailing ankle will prevent him from pitching Game 5 and perhaps the rest of the postseason. 1
+3016 US, Allies Far Apart on Iraq Debt Relief WASHINGTON Oct. 2, 2004 - The United States and its major economic allies struggled Saturday to resolve deep differences over how best to relieve the heavy debt burden for Iraq and the world #39;s poorest countries. 2
+1308 Hurricane Ivan again growing in strength, Caribbean islands <b>...</b> Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and buy water as hurricane Ivan churned toward Barbados just days after hurricane Frances tore across the Caribbean and through Florida. 0
+2826 Patriots have memory to feel sorry about Do not bring up last season. Patriots coach Bill Belichick despises talk of the past, except when it helps him prepare his team for the upcoming week. 1
+5237 Arafat #39;s legacy: Statelessness for Palestinians The exit from the world stage of Palestinian leader and icon Yasser Arafat will mark the end of a turbulent era, and the beginning of a period of uncertainty and possible instability in the volatile cauldron of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 0
+1153 Quick Duff puts Kerr #39;s men into fast lane Brian Kerr took his Ireland squad to the dogs last Wednesday, but the evening spent watching greyhounds race was not solely about relaxation. 1
+7241 Software revenue pushes up Oracle #39;s Q2 earnings Oracle Corp. reported second-quarter 2005 earnings that beat analyst expectations on Monday, thanks to new software revenue and continued gains from license updates and product support. 2
+4018 Els still has Major ambitions Ernie Els has another 1.4m and a World Match Play record all to himself. But he wants more. And top of the South Africans agenda for 2005 is to try to win the Masters and US PGA titles. 1
+1370 Sybase releases free Express database for Linux In a bid to expand the customer base for its database software, Sybase Inc. released on Tuesday a free, limited version of its software for deployment on Linux systems. 3
+762 Siemens Says Cellphone Flaw May Hurt Users and Its Profit Siemens, the world #39;s fourth-largest maker of mobile phones, said Friday that a software flaw that can create a piercing ring in its newest phone models might hurt earnings in its handset division. 2
+4385 Iraq: 26 killed on horrific day of violence Suicide bombers killed at least 22 members of Iraq #39;s fledgling security forces yesterday amid a spate of insurgent attacks across the country that also 0
+7466 Yahoo! To Provide Traffic Updates As part of an effort to expand local content, Internet portal company Yahoo! Wednesday night began offering Web surfers information about current traffic conditions for the largest US metro areas. 3
+2666 Citigroup #39;s Krawcheck Named Finance, Strategy Chief (Update2) Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s biggest bank, named Sallie Krawcheck chief financial officer and head of strategy, making her the highest-ranking woman on Wall Street and giving her responsibilities outside the brokerage industry. 2
+1602 US Oil Up Above \$43, Watches Ivan, OPEC SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices climbed above \$43 on Monday as energy companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico braced for possible widespread output disruptions from a powerful hurricane and Iraq saw some of the bloodiest violence in weeks. 2
+5998 Enron probe turns focus to 1.3 mn stock sale by Lay #39;s wife : Houston, Nov 17 : US authorities are probing if Linda, wife of ex-Enron Chairman Ken Lay, acted improperly when she had their family foundation sell 1.3 million Enron stocks just days before the energy giant #39;s bankruptcy. 2
+4207 Soccer: Matuzalem brace ends Celtic #39;s Champions League hopes DONETSK, Ukraine: Brazilian midfielder Matuzalem defied the chilly temperatures to score a double for Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday in a 3-0 win which virtually ended Celtic #39;s Champions League ambitions this season. 1
+6414 A threat to the West Bank pullout The expected withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is substantively different from that which Israel will carry out in the northern West Bank, in the area of Jenin. 0
+6406 Probe Sought on Charges FDA Discredited Whistleblower The head of the Senate Finance Committee called on the US Department of Health and Human Services to launch a probe of allegations that the US Food and Drug Administration went out of its way to discredit a whistleblower. 2
+5121 Letter threat to Dutch politician A letter left on the body of murdered film-maker Theo van Gogh reportedly threatens the life of a liberal politician. 0
+6193 Update 1: Negotiators Meet at WTO for Farm Talks Negotiators met Friday at the World Trade Organization for formal farm talks, capping a weeklong series of informal discussions on ways to reach a wider-ranging liberalization accord by the end of 2005. 2
+7084 Save the Hubble The Issue: Space telescope was condemned to a lingering death. Our View: New report gives support to a manned rescue mission. The Hubble telescope may well be the most successful observatory ever built, producing 3
+3131 Chiefs Have Opportunity to Get Back on Track Kansas City needs a win in the worst way. Thats obvious but tonight they face a tough Baltimore Ravens team that has as many question marks as our hometown Chiefs. 1
+5227 EU offering economic incentives to Iran to suspend uranium <b>...</b> CARROT AND STICK: The EU is hoping Iran will cease its nuclear program before the IAEA meets later this month. Another option could be economic sanctions. 0
+4960 Dial M for Music Mobile-phone makers scored a surprising hit four years ago when they introduced handsets equipped with tiny digital cameras. Today, nearly one-third of the cell phones sold worldwide do double duty as cameras 3
+6628 Dubois helps Maine top Dartmouth David Dubois scored a game-high 17 points as Maine held on for a 58-52 men's basketball victory over Dartmouth last night at Hanover, N.H. 1
+4692 Thai Villagers Search for Relatives Hundreds of villagers besieged a Thai military camp Wednesday demanding to know whether their relatives were among at least 78 Muslim men who officials said suffocated 0
+7150 Finley finds a home with Angels CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Steve Finley will remain on the West Coast, but he #39;s decided to return to the American League after 14 seasons. 1
+7290 Symantec Said to Be in Talks for Veritas Symantec, which produces the Norton line of computer products, is in talks to acquire Veritas Software, a maker of data backup programs. 2
+2596 Microsoft Lawyer Says Company Able To Comply with EU Antitrust <b>...</b> Microsoft attorney Brad Smith, said: quot;We will certainly be prepared to comply with the court #39;s order whatever it may be. We have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy and spent millions 2
+914 Oil Drops Below \$42 a Barrel NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices fell more than \$1 on Monday on continued profit-taking as producer-group OPEC eyed increases in the coming months in its tight spare capacity, countering worries over stumbling Iraqi oil exports. 2
+2451 CA, Partners Move On As Kumar Faces Charges Concern over the fate of former Computer Associates International chairman and CEO Sanjay Kumar accompanied the collective sigh of relief felt by CA partners last week when federal prosecutors settled a two-year-old accounting fraud investigation with the 2
+3231 Jaret Wright back in the postseason spotlight with Braves Jaret Wright couldn #39;t get much lower: Waived by a last-place team, he stood outside Houston #39;s Minute Maid Park with his luggage stacked beside him, waiting for a cab that would take him to the airport. 1
+3833 Jewish state fears world isolation An internal report prepared by Israel #39;s foreign ministry paints a gloomy picture for the future of the country #39;s global standing, giving warning that in the coming decade it could 0
+4297 Qwest: The end of the beginning Thursday #39;s agreement between Qwest Communications and federal regulator settles allegations of quot;massive financial fraud quot; at a price of \$250 million. 2
+2977 Israel Kills Two Militants During Massive Gaza Raid GAZA (Reuters) - The Israeli army killed two militants Saturday in an air strike in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing the number of Palestinians Israel has killed in one of its deadliest Gaza raids to 39. 0
+2541 UK writing off poor nations' debt Gordon Brown says the UK will write off its share of debts owed by the world's poorest countries to the World Bank. 2
+3963 Geiberger heads threesome to win Chrysler Classic Brent Geiberger secured his place on the USPGA Tour for the next two years with his fine two shot win at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro today. 1
+7331 Islamic Scholar, Visa Withheld, Gives Up U.S. Post GENEVA (Reuters) - A prominent Swiss-based Islamic scholar on Tuesday gave up plans to teach at a leading U.S. university after waiting in vain for a visa and accused the Bush administration of trying to silence him. 0
+4808 Red Sox Spread Good Feeling Across Nation (AP) AP - It was a pinch-me morning. Did the Boston Red Sox really win the World Series or was it all a sweet dream? Opened the shades, let in the sunlight, blinked at red, gold and orange leaves shimmering against a clear blue sky. It seemed too perfect, too real. 1
+4222 Giga counters They #39;re bold, brash and break most rules of business -- so why are the Google guys multi-billionaires? GOOGLE Inc had plenty to celebrate at its recent annual summer picnic -- its debut as a public company 3
+3871 Bovina upsets Williams at Kremlin Cup Unseeded Elena Bovina upset error-prone Venus Williams, 6-3, 6-2 Friday to advance to the Kremlin Cup semifinals. Bovina, 19, will be playing in her third semifinal this season. 1
+5708 COLUMN: Many Struggle to Comply with Sarbanes Rules A flurry of companies may miss the deadline to comply with new regulations brought in after the corporate scandals of 2002, but the key for investors will be to judge how serious the underlying problems really are. 2
+2959 US Supreme Court asked to rule on homosexuals' right to adopt children (AFP) AFP - The American Civil Liberties Union, the leading US civil rights group, petitioned the US Supreme Court to rule on the right of homosexuals to adopt children. 0
+1628 EU weighs euro #39;s rise against dollar European Union finance ministers considered the ever-strengthening euro against the dollar Monday amid appeals for Washington to rein in its budget and current account deficits to stop the slide of the US currency. 2
+5126 Sole Survivor Making sneakers in America is so yesterday. How can New Balance do it -- and still thrive? 2
+4060 Kmart names new CEO Kmart yesterday hired a restaurant and branding expert as its new president and chief executive officer, suggesting the nation #39;s third-largest discount retailer would soon start 2
+1961 Boxer Begs Bush to Back Bum Bill Members of California's congressional team make one last effort to look good for the tech industry back home. 2
+1321 Congressman Spratt wants Fed to US Representative John Spratt of South Carolina said the Federal Reserve should go lightly #39; #39; on raising the benchmark interest rate because of the economy. 2
+4346 "Regulators Let Cingular Buy AT T Wireless The \$41 billion merger between Cingular Wireless LLC and AT T Wireless Services Inc. won approval from the Federal Communications Commission Friday, according to federal sources close to the agency. <BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+7343 A Deal That's Creating Plenty of Buzz About the Mets The prospect of Pedro Martnez going to Queens is potentially the best news in years for the Mets. They have now won a public relations battle with the Yankees. 1
+1955 IBM fits PCs with new hardware-based security chip IBM is using a microcontroller from National Semiconductor that stores passwords, digital certificates and encryption keys. 3
+2110 United Apology over Website Abuse Manchester United have been forced to issue an embarrassing apology to Liverpool for an ill-advised attack on the Anfield outfit on its own website. 1
+4161 Children #39;s Place to buy Disney stores In effort to expand market share, firm says it will invest \$100M in Disney #39;s money-losing business. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Children #39;s Place Retail Stores Inc. 2
+4268 Strong Server, PC Sales Boost Microsoft Revenue The company's earnings beat Wall Street expectations. 3
+875 ROGER #39;S READY Roger Federer says he #39;s ready to erase the image as being too soft to win in New York. The world #39;s No. 1 player from Switzerland has played three US Opens and lost in the fourth round each time. 1
+2457 First Look: Creative Zen Portable Media Center New device plays back audio and video on the go, but it sports a hefty price tag. 3
+1492 9/10/04 - INDIA-PAKISTAN DIALOGUE The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan have concluded another round of peace talks. The talks in Indias capital, New Delhi, set the stage for an expected meeting at the United Nations later this month 0
+4278 Hackers are getting smarter, says Ballmer At Gartner Symposium ITXPO, Microsoft Chief Executive, Steve Ballmer touched on quite a few topics that are targeted towards Microsoft #39;s end consumers. 3
+7078 Massachusetts 61, No. 7 Connecticut 59 Massachusetts made sure its first home game against a defending national champion was one to remember. The Minutemen stunned seventh-ranked Connecticut 61-59 on Rashaun Freeman #39;s layup with 4.3 seconds to play Thursday night. 1
+7108 Cardinal Picks a Lilly Cardinal Health's deal with Lilly suggests the new fee-for-service model is gaining traction. 2
+2632 Hostages plight clouds meeting of Blairs party BRIGHTON, England The annual conference of Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s Labour Party opened here Monday under the pall of the war in Iraq, as the fate of the British hostage Ken Bigley remained uncertain amid fresh appeals for his release from family 0
+7117 General Electric Raises Dividend General Electric Co., a maker of jet engines, plastics and appliances as well as owner of the NBC television network, said Friday that its board raised the company #39;s quarterly dividend by 10 percent to 22 cents per share, and authorized the repurchase of 2
+3853 Scientists Prepare for Huygens' Plunge into Titan UC Berkeley -- On Jan. 14, 2005, the Huygens probe will plow into the orange atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, becoming the first spacecraft to attempt to land on a moon in our solar system since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 touched down on Earth's moon in 1976... 3
+2022 Turkish Parliament Fails to Pass Reforms (AP) AP - Turkey's parliament adjourned Saturday without passing a key reform package because of divisions over the government's proposal to make adultery a crime, bringing warnings from the European Union that delays could hurt Turkey's chances of membership. 0
+3630 Report: Dhanraj no longer needed: Coach With Australia pulling out of the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in December due to security reasons, India will replace the Aussies in the tournament. 1
+2437 Microsoft Sues BulletProof Web Hosts Anonymous writes quot;Microsoft Corp. filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies alleged to be involved in the distribution of spam, the company said Wednesday. 3
+6355 Apple iPod holds sway in Japan Juliana Sasaki did not bother checking out Sony #39;s digital music player in Tokyo before buying her iPod mini. quot;I knew Sony and other companies had MP3 players, but they can #39;t beat the mini, quot; says Sasaki, 23, a language teacher. 3
+6259 Thomson Joins Microsoft-Time Warner Deal (AP) AP - French technology company Thomson SA said Monday it was joining Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed venture to make anti-piracy software, a move that could relieve European Union concerns about the pending deal. 3
+735 Friday Focus: Running in the rain Rain is forecast for Saturday in Spa. Here's what the team will do to cope... 1
+4457 Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash Kills 10 Jimmie Johnson, center, winner of the NASCAR Subway 500 race, is escorted to a NEXTEL Cup trailer after the race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. 1
+5957 Closer Percival OKs \$12M Deal With Tigers Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Troy Percival speaks to the media after a news conference in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004. Percival and the Tigers agreed on a \$12 million, two-year contract. 1
+3879 Microsoft Issues IE Patch (Article Central) Microsoft released its October batch of security advisories this week, with a number of quot;critical quot; patches, including a significant fix for the Internet Explorer browser. 3
+3441 Dell recalls 4.4m notebook power adaptors Dell today asked 4.4m notebook users to return their power adaptors after it admitted these peripherals pose both a fire and electric shock hazard. 3
+1813 Sudan Rejects US-Sponsored Darfur Resolution Sudan on Wednesday rejected a US-sponsored UN Security Council draft resolution to punish it over a conflict in its western Darfur region, saying the measure was unfair and lacked balance. 0
+1357 WTO Hits EU Again Over Sugar Sales GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) has again declared some European Union sugar exports illegal, dealing a new blow to the bloc's lavish system of farm subsidies, a trade source close to the case said Wednesday. 2
+2508 Quicken, Money Duel to a Draw (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - The Intuit-Microsoft battle for supremacy in the personal-finance software market is as long-running as some sports rivalries -- except that few users seem to care all that much about the outcome of this contest. 3
+4520 Broadcaster Donates #36;325,000 to GOP (AP) AP - One of the state's biggest broadcasters has given 13 Republican county committees #36;325,000 worth of free air time to promote candidates on its radio and television stations throughout California. 0
+2695 Sudan Reportedly Hiding Arab Fighters in Southern Sudan Under international pressure to disarm and disband Arab militias in troubled Darfur, Sudan #39;s government is instead reportedly moving hundreds, possibly thousands, of the fighters from Darfur to remote areas of southern Sudan. 0
+3661 Cricket: Tendulkar to miss test Sachin Tendulkar is almost certain to miss Thursday's second Test against Australia in Madras. 0
+1685 The reforms that Putin announced Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a series of measures to strengthen central state powers following the hostage-taking at Beslan when more than 300 people died. 0
+2276 Israel Urges Sanctions on Iran for Nuke Program UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israel urged the United Nations on Wednesday to move toward sanctions against Iran because Tehran is never going to abandon its alleged quest for nuclear weapons. 0
+4800 Thaksin in the Firing Line After Massacre BANGKOK/JEDDAH, 29 October 2004 - A bomb ripped through two bars in southern Thailand yesterday, killing two people and wounding about 20, in what could be the first reaction to the deaths of 78 Muslims in police custody this week. 0
+3500 Chirac Sees Opportunity in China's Economic Surge BEIJING (Reuters) - French President Jacques Chirac declared Saturday that France was a natural trade partner to China and, amid a flurry of air, rail and energy deals, played down any threat from one the world's fastest growing economies. 0
+7062 Injection Flaw Found in Browsers Danish security research firm Secunia has reported a vulnerability that occurs in most browsers that can be exploited by hackers looking to spoof the content of Web sites. 3
+1605 Will Putin misuse Beslan terrorism? THE UNSPEAKABLE tragedy in Beslan, the town in Southern Russia where terrorists seized a school on the first day of class and where more than 300 people 0
+5049 Caley Determined to Make Right Choice Inverness Caledonian Thistle chairman Ken Mackie insists the club will not be rushed into appointing a successor to John Robertson. 1
+2830 Thailand Tackles Bird Flu Epidemic BANGKOK, Thailand Sept. 30, 2004 - Millions of volunteers led by emergency teams fanned out across Thailand on Thursday in a new drive to fight bird flu after the prime minister gave officials 30 days to eradicate the epidemic. 0
+6048 Palestinians to host Western diplomats Sponsors of an internationally backed Mideast peace plan will send their foreign ministers to the region next week in hopes of restarting Israeli-Palestinian talks in the wake of Yasser Arafat #39;s death. 0
+1027 Companies Moving Cautiously on Microsoft #39;s SP2 Update quot;Whether companies roll out Windows XP immediately or replace their older operating systems with Windows XP when purchasing new PCs, companies now have to ensure XP SP2 compliancy by determining 3
+5181 "Symantec adds threat data to Managed Security Services SAN FRANCISCO - In a bid to expand its services business, Symantec Corp. next week plans to start selling security intelligence data as an add-on to its Managed Security Services.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?"" width=""1"" height=""1"" border=""0""/><a href=""http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;11714255;9651165;g?http://infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0101035400730403idlp"">SBC Datacomm White Paper</a><br/>Find out how Crate Barrel expects to save \$180,000 by moving to VoIP, compared to a traditional PBX.</p>" 3
+4980 La. Seeks New Bridge, Elevated Highway If you think oil is expensive now, just imagine if Hurricane Ivan had swung west and come ashore at this bustling oil and gas port at the southernmost point of Louisiana. 2
+3335 Analysts See Post-Stern Ripple Effect Howard Stern will leave a very different company than the Infinity Broadcasting he first joined in 1985. The Viacom-owned radio giant started out a 2
+599 Mich. Rep. to Head Intelligence Panel (AP) AP - Republican Rep. Peter Hoekstra of Michigan was picked Wednesday to head the House Intelligence Committee amid a heated election-year debate over how to carry out a major overhaul of the nation's intelligence system. 0
+6956 Intel Sheds Light on 2005 Desktop Strategy Intel #39;s products for the digital home and digital office in 2005 will give consumers and IT managers more capabilities than just raw performance, and the company plans to highlight those products as it did with its Centrino mobile technology, Intel 3
+6732 Crowton Steps Down As BYU Football Coach BYU coach Gary Crowton walks off the field after BYU #39;s 28-27 loss to Boise State, in Boise, Idaho, in this Sept. 24, 2004 photo. 1
+6644 Clayton Offers to Buy Rexel for 2.6 Billion Euros (Update5) Clayton, Dubilier amp; Rice Inc. is leading a 2.6 billion-euro (\$3.45 billion) buyout of an electrical- equipment supplier from France #39;s Pinault-Printemps-Redoute SA, the New York-based firm #39;s third European acquisition this year. 2
+6034 Cambridge SoundWorks gives digital music a spin Home theater company to help users digitally convert audio CDs and store songs on a DVD or player. 3
+7508 Parmalat Sues 45 Banks to Recover \$4 Billion Parmalat, the bankrupt Italian dairy and food company, sued 45 banks on Thursday seeking to recover money it paid to them in the year before the company #39;s collapse. 2
+2512 Muslim Council joins fight for hostage #39;s life Efforts to secure the release of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley are being stepped up as a delegation from the Muslim Council of Britain #39; heads to Baghdad for talks. 0
+5624 Lokomotiv Moscow captures league title Moscow, Russia (Sports Network) - Lokomotiv Moscow won the Russian Premier League championship on the final day of the season with a 2-0 victory over Shinnik Yaroslavl. 1
+2869 "Merck Pulls Arthritis Drug from Market NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck Co Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> pulled its arthritis drug Vioxx off the market on Thursday after a study showed it doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke. The move sent the company's shares plunging almost 27 percent and erased \$25 billion of its market value." 2
+7357 Mesic Set to Recapture Croat Presidency (Reuters) Reuters - Croatia's liberal President Stjepan\Mesic looked set to win a second term in elections on Sunday,\exit polls released by state television showed. 0
+1612 Microsoft vs Sendo: It #39;s over The legal battle between UK phone manufacturer Sendo and Microsoft has been settled, the companies announced on Monday morning. Sendo had been suing Microsoft for the alleged theft of trade secrets, fraud 2
+1058 Israeli forces raid Gaza refugee camp Israeli forces destroyed two five-story apartment buildings in a Gaza refugee camp early Thursday after evacuating thousands of Palestinians from a neighborhood, said residents and the military. 0
+4014 "KMart Names Yum Marketing Maven as CEO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kmart Holding Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KMRT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KMRT.O</A> on Monday named a new president and chief executive in a move that could signal the start of a campaign to revamp the discount retailer's image." 2
+2537 Giants 27, Browns 10 Kurt Warner and Michael Strahan made sure the New York Giants didn #39;t have a letdown against the injury-ravaged Cleveland Browns. 1
+1618 IBM delivers Power-based servers with Linux IBM will push its Power5 line of servers down into the low end of the market, taking Linux with it, when it unwraps an aggressively priced series of Linux-only systems on Monday that will go up against the offerings of Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard 3
+3572 Chicoutimi #39;was seaworthy #39; A submarine left stranded in the Atlantic after a fire was seaworthy when it left the UK, the Canadian navy has said. The second-hand vessel was sold to Canada by the Royal Navy who earlier denied a refit was botched. 0
+5288 Flying taxis - quot;within five years quot; British company Avcen, designers of quot;Jetpod quot; taxi, believe they can offer a flying taxi service within 5 years. The taxi, due to undergo quot;proof of concept quot; test flights over the next 18 months, cruises to 228m with speeds of up to 350 mph (563 kph). 3
+1094 Ex-teller wins bias case against Citizens A former part-time teller and Mexican immigrant won more than \$100,000 after the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination determined Citizens Bank discriminated against her when it bypassed her for a full-time job in favor of a less experienced white co-worker. 2
+5462 Don #39;t Answer the Cell Phone, it #39;s Spam Again It figures...and just when it looked like some major email spammers were going to jail, too. So far, it #39;s only in Russia, but it #39;s nasty. 3
+3900 Rugby: Kiwis earn draw New Zealand hold Australia 16-16 in the first game of the 2004 Tri-Nations series. 0
+4721 "Washington Contractors' Sales Increase Companies that provide federal agencies with network integration and payroll accounting technologies are benefiting from a government trying to bolster its defenses against terrorism, experts say. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+3751 PeopleSoft Execs Defend Bid Rejection PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) chief financial officer on Wednesday said the company #39;s customer assurance program might not force liabilities on Oracle Corp. 2
+3973 Ramirez should be taking it to heart When it comes down to this, when it's worse than you could have possibly imagined, if you are any kind of ballplayer at all, you look within and ask yourself what you can do to make it better. 1
+6418 Two US soldiers killed KABUL -- Two US soldiers died and another was injured when a bomb ripped through their patrol in southern Afghanistan yesterday. The troops were attacked near Deh Rawood, a town 400 km southwest of Kabul where 0
+2574 Adobe updates RAW plug-in with digital negative format Adobe has updated Photoshop #39;s support for digital cameras #39; RAW image formats. The new plug-in adds to the number of camera models supported and includes a utility for converting images into the DNG, digital negative format. 2
+3230 Tigers exercise Trammell #39;s option The Tigers face plenty of decisions on players from here on out. Their option on the manager was a quick one. Two days after Alan Trammell completed his second season at 1
+853 Italian Wins Marathon... US Finishes Second Italian Stefano Baldini has won the men #39;s marathon in a time of 2:10:54. Naturalized American Meb Keflezighi was a surprise runnerup with Brazil #39;s Vanderlei Lima finishing third. 1
+6536 Surprise Chargers #39; air power changing Marty #39;s stripes KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The San Diego Chargers players couldn #39;t quite believe what they were hearing, nor would many in the crowd at Arrowhead Stadium if they were privy to it. 1
+4197 Typhoon Tokage Claims 25 Lives; 43 Missing, NHK TV Reports Twenty-five people were confirmed dead and 43 missing as of 5 am after typhoon Tokage passed through Japan, NHK television said on its Web site. 0
+2979 "Gates: Microsoft to offer anti-spyware Company Chairman Bill Gates says ""this malware thing is so bad"" the software giant plans to offer its own tools." 3
+3222 Amazon Updates Web Services Tools, Adds Alexa Access The Amazon Web Services (AWS) division of online retail giant Amazon.com yesterday released Amazon E-Commerce Service 4.0 and the beta version of Alexa Web Information Service. 3
+5770 Iran agrees to nuclear enrichment freeze -diplomats Iran has agreed to suspend its uranium enrichment programme in an attempt to ease concerns that its nuclear programme is aimed at developing weapons, a Western diplomat close to the United Nations said today. 0
+2178 Child Abuse Leads to Adult Heart Disease By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter HealthDayNews -- Children who are abused or neglected grow up to be adults with a significantly greater risk of heart disease, a new study says. It's the first study to show a direct link between a wide range of childhood problems and ischemic heart disease -- blockage of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and other major problems, said Maxia Dong, a medical epidemiologist at the U.S... 3
+5532 Prized Fossil Just a Rock? With positive and negative results, it remains to be seen what type of Fossil this company really is. 2
+3863 India, Russia must work together on new tech: Putin BANGALORE, DEC 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin has called upon India and Russia to work together on innovative technologies with younger generation taking the lead. 0
+7109 GE OKs #36;15 Billion Buyback, Ups Dividend (Reuters) Reuters - Diversified manufacturer General\Electric Co. said on Friday it boosted its quarterly\dividend by 10 percent and earmarked up to #36;15 billion for\share repurchases over the next three years. 2
+3142 Sosa exits before game, angering management When his Cubs teammates were taking the field Sunday for the final game of the season, Sammy Sosa already had taken off. And now it is possible Sosa has played his final game as a Cub. 1
+5321 Microsoft Settles Novell Antitrust Suit (Reuters) Reuters - Microsoft Corp. said\on Monday it agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell\Inc. and an industry trade group, marking the end of a\decade-long antitrust battle. 2
+3947 Testing didn #39;t curtail homers It #39;s time to fess up. We were among the hordes of skeptics (sheep?) who boldly proclaimed drug-testing would blow a hole in the number of runs and home runs we #39;d see in 2004. 1
+1833 IBM protects passwords with PC chip New PCs will ship with a chip designed to thwart hackers--a hardware approach that's said to be safer than software. 3
+2812 Microsoft, Amazon to combine forces Individually theyve been unstoppable in their respective industries. Theyre both legends that have survived the dot com burst and came out winners. 3
+3216 Vikings RB Onterrio Smith suspended Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith, who has been suspended four games for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy, will begin serving that suspension Sunday. 1
+6293 The Handbag? Total Knockoff. The Price Tag? All Too Real. It is as much a rite of the New York holiday season as sidewalk Santas or crowded Fifth Avenue sidewalks: the proliferation of hawkers selling counterfeit products like the fake Fendi handbag, the replica Rolex watch and the pirated DVD. 2
+3584 Ken Caminiti, Former NL MVP, Dies of Heart Attack at Age 41 Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League Most Valuable Player who admitted to using steroids during his Major League Baseball career, died yesterday of a heart attack, his agent said. 1
+2246 Pota #39;s dead, terror teeth remain NEW DELHI: The ordinances to repeal the stringent anti-terror law, Pota, and amend an existing law to provide teeth to it to tackle terror received Presidential assent on Tuesday night. 0
+6448 Parties call for postponement of elections Despite a new call Friday for a postponement of the Iraqi elections, President Bush said he hopes they still go forward. Seventeen political parties say the election should be put off for at least six months 0
+5849 SMART-1 makes lunar orbit The SMART-1 probe has entered its lunar orbit, and the history books as the first European mission to have done so. Professor David Southwood, director of science for the European Space Agency (ESA), said: quot;Europe 3
+6169 Congress Asks SEC for Mutual Fund Study (Reuters) Reuters - The U.S. Congress asked the\Securities and Exchange Commission on Saturday to send\lawmakers a report justifying a new rule forcing mutual fund\boards to have independent chairmen. 2
+4119 EA Reports Higher Quarterly Profits LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - No. 1 video game maker Electronic Arts Inc on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profits on strong demand for titles like Madden NFL 2005, but its stock price fell after a holiday forecast fell short of Wall Street expectations. 2
+5107 New EU Executive Chief Announces Revamped Team The incoming head of the European Union #39;s executive body has announced changes to his group of commissioners and says he is ready to go to the European Parliament to seek its approval of his team. 0
+4517 Electronic Data Delays Earnings for Navy Asset Audit (Update1) Electronic Data Systems Corp., the world #39;s second-largest seller of computer services, delayed the release of third-quarter earnings while it reviews the value of a contract with the US Navy. 2
+4284 Software giant Microsoft rings up multibillion dollar profit gain REDMOND, Washington, Oct 21 (AFP) - The world #39;s biggest software company, Microsoft Corp, said Thursday that its first quarter profits swelled to 2.9 billion dollars as consumers and businesses pumped up demand for new computers. 2
+5650 US Air Asks Court to End Labor Contracts US Airways asked to throw out contracts covering passenger service agents, flight attendants and other workers and replace them with less-expensive ones. 2
+2034 Man Held in England in Cisco Code Theft (AP) AP - A 20-year-old man has been arrested in England in the theft of the proprietary software blueprints used by Cisco Systems Inc.'s networking equipment, police and the company confirmed. 3
+6675 Gough new Livi boss FORMER Rangers, Everton and Scotland captain Richard Gough has been appointed as the new manager of troubled Scottish Premier League outfit Livingston. 1
+5540 "Delta Pilots Ratify Concession Package CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pilots at Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Thursday ratified a concession package that will save the carrier \$1 billion a year, in a move the company hopes will buy it time to restructure outside of bankruptcy." 2
+3112 "SunGard to Spin Off Data Recovery Unit NEW YORK (Reuters) - SunGard Data Systems Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SDS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">SDS.N</A> on Monday said it would spin off its data recovery business, sending its stock up 11 percent to a four-month high." 2
+7544 Rebels in Battered Congo Town Declare Victory (Reuters) Reuters - Rebel soldiers confronting\army loyalists near this deserted Congolese farming town\declared victory on Friday after clashes that stirred fears of\fresh violence in turbulent central Africa. 0
+6474 Apple enhances UK online shopping The store adds such features as details of an expected dispatch date it the point where shoppers select a product. For example the Power Mac G5 Dual 2.5GHz is quot;usually dispatched 1 - 3 Weeks 3
+4891 New RIAA File-swapping Suits Target Students Fletcher writes quot;The Recording Industry Association of America filed another round of lawsuits against alleged file-swappers, including students on 13 university campuses. 3
+2815 Around The Region In another move to cut costs, Continental Airlines is closing 14 of its ticketing offices systemwide, including three in the Houston area. 2
+4881 #39;Hundreds to be charged #39; over Thai protest PRIME Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today hundreds of Muslims will be prosecuted over a demonstration that led to the deaths of 87 people in southern Thailand last week, in a move which could further raise tensions in the region. 0
+4528 China, ASEAN Agree to End Tariffs (AP) AP - China has reached agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, on completely removing tariffs on merchandise goods by 2010 as part of a proposed free trade agreement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce says. 0
+3106 AL moves to stop Israeli attacks against the Palestinians The Arab League AL has assigned the Arab group at the UN to call for convening an urgent meeting for the UN General Assembly or the UN Security Council to halt the quot;Israeli war of extermination against the Palestinian people. 0
+6712 Cingular to upgrade wireless data network DECEMBER 01, 2004 (REUTERS) - Cingular Wireless LLC, the largest US wireless telephone company, said yesterday that it would upgrade its network next year to handle high-speed data transmissions. 2
+3908 England sweeps Zims England has swept its one-day series against Zimbabwe 4-0 with a 74-run win in Bulawayo. Veteran Darren Gough took 4-34 as Zimbabwe was bowled out for 187 chasing 262 for victory. 1
+4599 Pickup in US insurance sector sends stocks surging despite higher <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - A rally in the insurance sector helped take stock markets up sharply - and drove New York #39;s blue chip index to a triple-digit runup - despite higher oil prices and a further slowdown in US consumer confidence. 2
+3772 US moves on to final round The United States national soccer team revealed both its immediate and long-term future in a 6-0 victory over Panama last night. 1
+5765 Myskina, Kuznetsov to Play in Fed Cup (AP) AP - Anastasia Myskina and Svetlana Kuznetsova will lead Russia's Fed Cup team when it plays Austria in this month's semifinals. Defending champion France will feature Amelie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce in the other semifinal against Spain, which has won this event five times. 1
+2072 Busch Takes Over Kurt Busch dominates Sunday's Sylvania 300 and comes away tied with Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the lead after the first race of the new 10-race championship showdown. 1
+5593 US Oct. retail sales up 0.2 Auto sales declined 2.2 percent in October after a 4.3 percent increase in September. Excluding autos, retail sales rose 0.9 percent, the strongest sales since May. 2
+7008 Get Real? This time last week, first lady Laura Bush was having what she might call her Christmas Tree Day. First, she showed off the decorated executive mansion to reporters and then joined her husband 2
+6870 Bush Signs Internet Access Tax Ban State and local governments will be barred from taxing connections that link people to the Internet for the next three years under legislation signed Friday by President Bush. 3
+4614 CFL erred, Stamps still losers The result of the Calgary-BC game last Friday night will stand, the CFL announced yesterday. While a review of videotape from the game confirmed an officiating error resulting in a no-yards 1
+5944 "SBC Gives Microsoft \$400 Mln Internet TV Deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> will use Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> technology to launch video services over upgraded high-speed data lines, the companies said Wednesday." 3
+1788 Brazil Embraer says suspends US Airways deliveries Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (EMBR4.SA: Quote, Profile, Research) (ERJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said it had suspended aircraft deliveries to US Airways (UAIR. 2
+2398 Palestinians kill three Israeli soldiers Palestinian fighters sneaked onto an Israeli military post at a small Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip early yesterday under cover of darkness and a thick morning fog 0
+6582 Telekom Austria taps the Bulgarian market Telekom Austria, Austrias largest telecoms operator, obtained access to the relatively underdeveloped East European mobile services market by winning the right to purchase the Bulgarian mobile operator MobilTel for 1.6billion (\$2.12billion). 2
+6500 The Shockwaves of Sumatra The Indian Ocean earthquake of December 2004 produced a shockwave that created tsunamis all across the Indian Ocean. The tsunamis hammered nearby Indonesia and struck as far as the coast of East Africa. The death toll has climbed over 100,000 and continues to grow. It also created social shockwaves. 3
+2087 Ex-General Has Early Lead Over Megawati in Indonesia JAKARTA (Reuters) - Early returns in Indonesia's presidential elections Monday gave a lead to ex-general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who has vowed firmer leadership to fight terror and boost the economy, over incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri. 0
+3486 Astronaut #39;s kudos to Rutan I applaud Burt Rutan and the SpaceShipOne team for their miraculous achievement of winning the Ansari X Prize. As an astronaut, I understand well the challenges they faced in reaching suborbital space. 3
+1976 Show lights up Paralympics The XII Paralympics begins in Athens, after a spectacular opening ceremony. 0
+4405 Arsenal boss Wenger has keeper worries Arsenal bounced back to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 victory over struggling Birmingham City yesterday. A brace from Thierry Henry came after Robert Pires #39; opener, but it was the shaky Premiership debut 1
+5752 Adobe Launching New Version of Acrobat by Year #39;s End Adobe Systems Inc. will release version 7.0 of its digital document product Acrobat by the end of the year, including a new free Acrobat Reader with added reviewing capabilities, the company announced Monday. 3
+4327 Google Results Revive 'Dot-Com' Fervor NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. rose as much as 20 percent on Friday, to trade at more than twice the level of its cut-price IPO, after the Web search leader posted strong quarterly results in its first reported quarter as a public company. 2
+1048 It #39;s got to be Cole on the left Football365 #39;s top pundit looks ahead to England #39;s international double-header and calls for Joe Cole to be given the nod on the left... Of the three left-sided options available to Sven-Goran Eriksson on Saturday, I would personally go for Joe Cole. 1
+7120 Yahoo Taps X1 For Desktop Search Search engine giant Yahoo has tapped Pasadena-based X1 Technologies to add the ability to search desktop files and folders on Microsoft Windows platforms. 3
+4195 Microsoft To OK One License for Multicore Chips Customers who use the dual-core processors that Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are expected to begin shipping next year will not need to buy extra licenses for Microsoft software, the software maker will announce next week. 3
+1145 Federer back in Open #39;s fourth round with masterful performance For most tennis players, having about the same number of clean winners as unforced errors translates into a pretty good performance. 1
+641 Casio Shows Off Slim, Trim Digicams New Exilim models include the thinnest version yet, featuring a new ceramic lens. 3
+4518 Mosaic Merger to Take Effect Today Polk County will retain its position at the heart of the US phosphate industry, at least through the end of this decade, following the merger of IMC Global Inc. 2
+4647 Milosevic Defense Team Asks to Withdraw from Case THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's two court-assigned defense lawyers have asked to be withdrawn from his case, The Hague war crimes tribunal said Wednesday. 0
+3623 SGI to Ship Intel Linux Workstation (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - Silicon Graphics Inc. will ship a new ultra high performance Intel Itanium-based Linux workstation designed for scientific and medical applications. 3
+572 Tiny telescope #39;s big discovery opens new doors WASHINGTON - A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery. 3
+3446 Jets hit rebel city in payback for hotel raid BAGHDAD: US fighter jets bombed the rebel-held city of Fallujah yesterday, killing at least 10 people, hours after rockets slammed into a Baghdad hotel used by foreign journalists and contractors. 0
+5442 Prosecutor Explains Why Spammer Sent to Slammer During my opening statement, I explained to the jury that sending spam by itself is not a crime, but when you masquerade your identity, you violate Virginia #39;s law that took effect in July 2003. 3
+5470 Residents Protest Nation #39;s First Hydrogen Refueling Station Two dozen protesters greeted Mayor Tony Williams and top executives of Shell, who came to open North America #39;s first hydrogen refueling station. 2
+6078 Microsoft warns Asian governments of potential Linux lawsuits SINGAPORE : Microsoft #39;s chief executive Steve Ballmer warned Asian governments on Thursday that they could face patent lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of Windows. 3
+4152 AMD readies powerful desktop chips AMD is expected to unveil its most powerful desktop processors to date this week, a few days after rival Intel disclosed changes to its desktop processor road map. 3
+2948 U.S. cybersecurity chief resigns Amit Yoran leaves the Department of Homeland Security a little over a year after joining. 3
+2785 Microsoft open-sources Web authoring application Company's third open-source contribution is the first time it has shared code for actual application. 3
+637 Morocco #39;s El Guerrouj Olympic champion Morocco #39;s Hicham El Guerrouj won in Athens Tuesday an Olympic title in the 1500m race after two failed attempts in Sydney and Atlanta. 1
+2564 Hamas official killed in blast JERUSALEM -- A Hamas official was killed Sunday when his sport utility vehicle exploded in a neighborhood of Damascus, Syria, seconds after he started the engine, according to witnesses and the Palestinian militant group #39;s leaders, who accused Israel of 0
+4829 Music industry group sues 750 for file sharing Los Angeles, October 29: A trade group representing the US music industry said on Thursday it has filed lawsuits against 750 people it claims used online file-sharing networks to illegally trade in copyrighted songs. 3
+3904 Iran to shun Europe nuclear deal Iran says it will reject any European proposal which requires it to halt its nuclear activities completely. 0
+7002 Human error at EDS to blame for UK outage Electronic Data Systems has admitted that an error by one of its computer operators during a Microsoft Windows upgrade caused 40,000 PCs at the United Kingdom #39;s Department of Work and Pensions to crash last month. 3
+1669 Firefox browser to hit 1.0 milestone Though the release is technically a preview, the 1.0 version is a significant milestone for the open-source browser software, which has already won an enthusiastic following as an alternative to Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer. 3
+3213 Oil Hits \$51 a Barrel on Supply Outage NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices hit a new record of more than \$51 a barrel Tuesday as a prolonged U.S. production outage following Hurricane Ivan attracted fresh speculative buying. 2
+4145 Online gambling attracts surfers More than four million Britons are regular internet gamblers according to new research. 3
+6596 South Korea, Singapore seal free-trade pact Korea and Singapore sealed a free-trade agreement yesterday that covers nine broad areas, including electronics, finance and intellectual property rights. 2
+5510 Sub flees after navy chase The fragile relations between Tokyo and Beijing were further weakened yesterday when a suspected Chinese nuclear submarine was chased out of Japanese territorial waters. 0
+6689 Son Is Gone but Fervor Remains After Fallujah After his son's life was ended by an American bullet, an Iraqi insurgent undertook a harrowing escape to a lonely exile in Baghdad, where he waits to fight another day. 0
+2750 New \$50 bill designed to counter counterfeits WASHINGTON - The green is still there, but with touches of blue, red and yellow. A stylized image of the Stars and Stripes now waves in the background. 2
+2383 England job remains full-time THE Football Association yesterday insisted it has no plans to reduce the England coach #39;s job to a part-time position. A report in the Daily Mirror claimed the FA was considering appointing a Premiership boss 1
+3009 Tennis: Canas crushes Novak to reach Shanghai final, faces <b>...</b> SHANGHAI : Argentina #39;s Guillermo Canas dominated Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic to book his place in the final of the 380,000-dollar ATP Shanghai Open tennis tournament against unheralded German Lars Burgsmuller. 1
+6416 Mediation efforts to end Ukraine crisis step up as Solana due in Kiev (AFP) AFP - Attempts to mediate the political crisis in Ukraine are gathering pace with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski expected in Kiev. 0
+6636 Wall Street Set for a Flat Start (Reuters) Reuters - Wall Street was set for a flat start on\Tuesday as investors braced themselves for a slew of data, with\a steadier dollar helping to offset the impact of firmer crude\oil prices. 2
+1390 For BlackBerry Users, a New Way to Write While popular among financial-industry types, the BlackBerry is practically unknown to everyone else. RIM hopes to change that with its new model. 3
+3361 Mauresmo breezes through Amelie Mauresmo comfortably came through her first match since taking over at the top of the world rankings. The Frenchwoman reached the quarter-finals of the Porsche Grand Prix in Filderstadt with a 7-5 6-4 win over Switzerland #39;s Patty Schynder. 1
+6626 Peru Launches Offensive to Retake Siege Town LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian authorities on Monday launched an offensive to retake a police station and end a three-day siege by former soldiers in a southern Andean town. 0
+2558 Pakistan #39;s top wanted terrorist killed Pakistani security forces Sunday killed the country #39;s most wanted terrorist allegedly involved in an assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharrafand indicted in the murder of a US journalist. 0
+7572 Wenger vows no repeat of frailties against Bayern ARSNE WENGER was raised in Alsace, near the German border, with an affinity for the Bayern Munich football machines of the Seventies. 1
+3983 Google blows search into another universe Already the search tool so popular its name has become a verb, Google has been quietly adding important features in the background since it became a public company. 3
+2612 Gold Indian Coin Expected to Fetch #36;27,000 (Reuters) Reuters - An Indian gold coin which is nearly\1,900 years old and shows one of the earliest depictions of\Buddha is to be sold at auction where it is expected to fetch\up to 15,000 pounds ( #36;27,000). 3
+4516 "Red Sox Stumble and Fumble Their Way to Series Lead ST LOUIS (Reuters) - So much for the ""Curse of the Bambino.""" 1
+7589 The Newest Hope ; Marriage of Necessity Just Might Work Out NEW YORK - The TV lights were on, the cameras rolled and the symphony of cameras flashing in his face blinded Pedro Martinez - but not for long. 1
+7004 Congress Passes Bill Allowing Space Tours (AP) AP - Outer space could become the final frontier of tourism under legislation passed Wednesday by the Senate to regulate commercial human spaceflight. 3
+1073 Red Hat replaces CFO Charles Peters Jr. is taking over as the company deals with the aftereffects of restating its earnings for the past three fiscal years. 3
+4027 Tennis: Davenport to play on Lindsay Davenport says she plans to play in the Australian Open next January. 0
+6224 UPDATE:James Hardie 1H Net Disappoints; Cuts FY Forecast SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australian building products manufacturer James Hardie Industries NV (JHX) surprised investors Monday by reporting a 9.5 drop in net profit for 2
+5086 Cold War deserter jailed after 40 years The long, strange journey of Charles Robert Jenkins reached a tearful climax with a 30-day sentence in a military prison and a dishonourable discharge from the United States Army he deserted for North Korea almost 40 years ago. 0
+3892 Different time, different team With 3:25 left in the third quarter, the score was 33-0, and the 79,406 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla., had long since stopped worrying about the outcome. 1
+4375 Edwards: I Won't Raise Retirement Age (AP) AP - Seizing on a report that a plan to privatize Social Security includes raising the retirement age for full benefits to 72, vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Saturday renewed a promise that the Democrats would never raise the retirement age. 0
+5429 Kidnapped Italian freed in southern Philippines (AFP) AFP - An Italian aid worker walked free from the southern Philippines jungle, a day after he was abducted by local gunmen. 0
+4485 China rebuffs Powell over Taiwan recommendation China has rebuffed suggestions by US Secretary of State Colin Powell that it consider accepting the Taiwanese President #39;s offer of talks to reduce cross-strait tension. 0
+5031 Update 2: Time Warner Profit Dips, Sets Aside Reserve Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, said Wednesday that its third quarter earnings slid 8 percent as it set aside a \$500 million reserve because of pending government investigations. 2
+4116 US Insurance Stocks Plunge on Concern About Spitzer (Update3) The plunge in US insurance stocks widened to include companies such as Aetna Inc. and Humana Inc. on concern New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the industry will drag down profits. 2
+602 Global server sales on the rise Sales of server systems rose 7.7 percent globally in the second quarter to \$11.55 billion as demand for Information Technology remained strong after a three year downturn, market research firm Gartner said in a statement. 3
+1615 Schering-Plough and Bayer form strategic alliance Schering-Plough Corporation has announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Bayer designed to maximize the companies #39; pharmaceutical resources while maintaining each company #39;s own strategic interests. 2
+1782 Moya Upset in First Round of China Open (AP) AP - Top-seeded Carlos Moya was upset by French qualifier Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-3, in the first round of the China Open on Wednesday. 1
+7493 "New Grand Theft Auto Video Game Heads to Xbox (Reuters) Reuters - Video game hit ""Grand Theft Auto:\San Andreas"" is coming to the Xbox and personal computer\platforms next June, publisher Take-Two Interactive Software\Inc. said on Thursday." 3
+1214 Under Attack, Director Says Hollinger's Black Misled Him Richard N. Perle, a director at the media company Hollinger International who was criticized in an internal report, says he was duped by its former chief, Conrad M. Black. 2
+2569 Sox punish cocky Yankees BOSTONThese Yankees are an arrogant bunch. Six consecutive first-place finishes tend to do that. But very rarely do you see a team in the heat of a pennant race facing the team chasing them send out a starting pitcher just to see him get work. 1
+5025 Oil firms above \$50 as Bush nears win Oil prices jumped above \$50 a barrel this morning, supported by US election tallies projecting a slim lead for President George W Bush. 2
+6348 Hearing Set After Microsoft Rivals Quit The judge considering Microsoft Corp. #39;s appeal against European Union sanctions has called a closed meeting for Thursday to decide what action to take after two more major 2
+5777 Boeing to build cargo version of 777 NEW YORK: Boeing Co said today it will manufacture a cargo version of the twin-engine Boeing 777 commercial airliner. Due to enter service late in the fourth quarter of 2008, the Boeing 777 Freighter will 2
+3458 House Passes Corporate Tax Bill The House, by a vote of 280 to 141, gave final approval last night to a far-reaching tax bill that provides a rich array of breaks to manufacturing companies, energy producers and small businesses and underwrites a \$10 billion buyout of American tobacco 2
+1970 UPDATE 1-Nalbandian suffers Beijing shock Finn Jarkko Nieminen overpowered David Nalbandian 6-2 2-6 6-2 at the China Open on Friday as the seeds continued to tumble in Beijing. 1
+2248 Plan Would Turn Restore Wash. Estuary NISQUALLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Wash. - A 15-year plan would restore salt marshes and mudflats for migrating salmon at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, more than 100 years after the farmland was drained and diked. 3
+2232 Legal Loophole Inflates Profits in Student Loans The White House could have closed a loophole through which student loan companies are billing the federal government nearly a billion dollars, but chose not to. 2
+3378 Timeline of past 25 years in Afghanistan 1979: The Soviet Union sends troops into Afghanistan to support a pro-Moscow regime, sparking a decade-long war with anti-communist forces supplied and trained by the United States. 0
+6848 Airbus-Boeing spat on hold The United States and the European Union called a temporary timeout yesterday in their dispute over government support for aviation rivals Boeing and Airbus. 2
+5002 Bettman says #39;season is likely slipping away #39; National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman doesn #39;t appear optimistic that the current player lockout will end soon, according to a televised report. 1
+5117 "Pfizer: Celebrex Safe After News Report NEW YORK/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> said on Thursday its arthritis drug Celebrex was safe after a report in a Canadian newspaper linked it to 14 deaths," 2
+976 Japanese electronics giants in LCD joint venture Hitachi, Toshiba and Matsushita Electric have formed a joint venture to manufacture large liquid-crystal displays for flat-screen televisions, escalating competition for a piece of the digital living room. 3
+1365 France Mulls Hostage Crisis, Confusion Over Ransom DUBAI/PARIS (Reuters) - The French government held crisis talks on the fate of two French journalists held hostage in Iraq Wednesday amid growing uncertainty over whether their kidnappers had demanded a ransom and two-day deadline. 0
+6337 Asia ; Freed UN Hostages Say Humbled by Support in Ordeal The UN workers, who helped to run a presidential election won last month by US-backed incumbent Karzai, discussed their ordeal with him at his presidential palace in the morning. 0
+833 Conn. Man, 70, Oldest to Swim Channel LONDON - A retired Connecticut pilot has become the oldest person to swim the English Channel. George Brunstad, 70, left Dover, England, Saturday morning heading for the French Coast... 0
+2339 S Leone takes control of Freetown UN peacekeepers hand control of security in the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown, to local forces after the end of a brutal war. 0
+995 Mariners riding the Ichiro wave Ichiro Suzuki singled three times last night to etch out a spot in history and to send the Toronto Blue Jays a little deeper into oblivion. 1
+6899 Paisley talks to weapons chief DUP leader Ian Paisley has had further discussions with the head of the independent decommissioning body (IICD) on the issue of putting IRA weapons beyond use. 0
+2654 INDUSTRY REPORT: Gambling -- Casinos to be sold Harrah #39;s Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. agreed to sell four casino hotels to an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC for about \$1. 2
+7007 Florida Linebacker Charles Charged (AP) AP - Florida linebacker Taurean Charles was charged with aggravated battery and culpable negligence-infliction of injury Wednesday from a fight at an off-campus party in June. 1
+5325 IBM #39;s eServer Blue Gene For Sale IBM #39;s five-year, \$100 million Blue Gene project on Monday bore commercial fruit as the Armonk, NY-based computer maker announced it was offering the supercomputer to anyone who has at least \$1. 3
+6721 Bush Backs US Tariffs on Shrimp Foreign shrimp producers have denied they are selling shrimp at artificially low prices as a way to win a larger share of the US market. 2
+7345 McLeish upset by Novo punishment Rangers manager Alex McLeish has criticised the punishment handed out to Nacho Novo by the Scottish Football Association. Novo and Celtic striker Henri Camara were both given one-match bans 1
+1850 Indonesian militant sentenced to 12 years in Marriott hotel <b>...</b> : An Indonesian court sentenced a Muslim militant to 12 years in jail on Thursday after finding him guilty of involvement in last year #39;s JW Marriott hotel bombing in Jakarta. 0
+6252 Putin in Brazil for space talks Russian president Vladimir Putin visits Brazil for talks on its space programme and the sale of fighter planes. 0
+6408 Racist Blackburn fan cops five-year ban A SOCCER fan was fined \$2400 and banned from soccer grounds for the maximum five years yesterday when he pleaded guilty to racially abusing Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke. 1
+6312 "REVIEW: 'Half-Life 2' a Tech Masterpiece (AP) AP - It's been six years since Valve Corp. perfected the first-person shooter with ""Half-Life."" Video games have come a long way since, with better graphics and more options than ever. Still, relatively few games have mustered this one's memorable characters and original science fiction story." 3
+7324 Bond game fails to shake or stir GoldenEye: Rogue Action fails to deliver on the promise of its name and struggles to generate the original's massive sense of fun. 3
+6566 More buyers choose artificial Renee McDonald remembers the Christmas trees of her youth: spindly, fake and out of a box. They were hard to put up, and they just didn #39;t smell right. 2
+3753 US got complaints about security guards The US State Department Wednesday noted quot;aggressive quot; behavior by some DynCorp contractors hired to protect Afghan President Hamid Karzai. 0
+5923 Long-Awaited Audit Shows Major Discrepancies In Newsday <b>...</b> The Audit Bureau of Circulations released the long-awaited results of its audit of the Tribune Company #39;s scandal-tarred Newsday on Tuesday, confirming the magnitude of the discrepancies uncovered by the company #39;s recent internal audit. 2
+5680 Arizona State Retires Tillman's Jersey (AP) AP - Jake Plummer was among about 50 former Arizona State teammates of Pat Tillman who gathered Saturday night to help the school retire the fallen soldier's No. 42 jersey in an emotional halftime ceremony. 1
+1415 US Treasuries cut early gains on jobless drop US Treasury debt prices cut early gains but remained narrowly higher after the government said that new claims for jobless insurance fell in the latest week. 2
+1460 Scientists Stumped by Dead Croakers (AP) AP - Thousands of croakers have washed ashore at beaches along the Atlantic coast in recent days, the latest mass deaths of the popular sport fish. 3
+2711 Putin's Chechnya options narrow On the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Chechnya, some say there are few alternatives to negotiations. 0
+4674 Dell Offers SUSE on Servers Dell (Quote, Chart) officials announced Wednesday an agreement with Linux distributor Novell (Quote, Chart) to distribute and support SUSE Enterprise Server 9 on its single- and dual-processor line of servers. 3
+7151 Finley is new Angel in outfield The Angels rounded out their starting outfield yesterday, signing center fielder Steve Finley to a \$14 million, two-year contract as baseball's winter meetings in Anaheim, Calif., began to percolate. 1
+1356 Gibbs Won #39;t Take a Pass on This Soon after Joe Gibbs ended his 11-year retirement from football and reunited his distinguished offensive coaching staff this winter, a call went out to the NFL offices in New York. 1
+3099 PalmOne Announces Tungsten T5 PalmOne has introduced the new Tungsten T5 PDA. The new Tungsten T5 features 256MB of flash memory, which doesn #39;t lose data when the device loses its charge. 3
+7599 EBay gets into rentals EBay plans to buy the apartment and home rental service Rent.com for \$415 million, adding to its already exhaustive breadth of offerings. 2
+1519 Alleged U.S. Deserter Set to Surrender (AP) AP - Accused U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins left his Tokyo hospital for an American military base to surrender to military authorities Saturday, nearly 40 years after he allegedly defected to North Korea. 0
+5197 Cazenove teams up with JP Morgan Cazenove said it had agreed to hive off its investment banking business into a joint venture with JP Morgan Chase and Co, in effect ending the independence of the 181-year-old British bank. 2
+7341 In Chile, pace of justice quickens A judge has ruled that Gen. Augusto Pinochet stand trial for his alleged involvement in state-sponsored torture. 0
+3650 Landmine kills Darfur aid workers Two aid workers are killed in Sudan's Darfur region after their vehicle hit a landmine. 0
+6455 Winter on Saturday: Peace initiative in Spain shows Beckham #39;s <b>...</b> David Beckham prevented a major incident between England #39;s fired-up players and their aggrieved Spanish counterparts in Madrid, according to an England insider yesterday. 1
+4182 Kids Opt for Kerry in Bellwether Online Poll (Reuters) Reuters - The kids have spoken, and it's Sen.\John Kerry with a convincing victory over President Bush on 0
+1869 Ford to Return Electric Cars to Norway (AP) AP - Ford Motor Co. agreed to return about 300 Norwegian-built electric cars to the Nordic country after protests about plans to scrap them, the country's transport minister said Thursday. 0
+1689 Sun trims fourth-quarter earnings by \$12 million Sun Microsystems Inc. trimmed its fourth quarter and full-year 2004 results this week, to account for final accounting of asset retirement obligations and its settlement with Microsoft Corp. 3
+6579 Sharon Survives 3 Parliament No-Confidence Votes JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Monday narrowly survived three parliamentary no-confidence votes sponsored by opposition parties over deepening poverty in Israel. 0
+3253 British FM makes surprise trip to Iraq Children collect usable metal parts from the site of a car bomb explosion in Baghdad, Iraq, October 4. AP. BAGHDAD (AFP) - Britain #39;s Foreign Secretary Jack Straw paid a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday amid 0
+2872 Notes: Two-strike, two-out blues Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker talked to LaTroy Hawkins on Thursday, and said he #39;ll go to the right-hander again if the team is in a save situation. 1
+6075 3 Egyptian soldiers killed in Israeli error JERUSALEM -- Israeli troops mistook three Egyptian police officers for Palestinian militants and shot them dead yesterday along the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt, increasing tensions between the neighbors. 0
+3669 Hostage-taker snubs rescue team A PAKISTANI militant leader linked to al-Qaeda said today he refused to meet a council of tribal elders trying to secure the release of two Chinese hostages held by his group. 0
+2505 Cup chase lands in Dover When the green flag drops for today #39;s MBNA America 400 at Dover International Speedway, 43 drivers will be lined up to cross the start/finish line. 1
+7031 Large Gambian Rats Worry Fla. Officials (AP) AP - The Florida Keys, already dealing with invasive exotics from melaleuca to iguanas, have added another to the list of unwanted newcomers: the African Gambian pouch rat. 3
+7201 Orioles Target Sexson Free agent first baseman Richie Sexson appears to be at the top of the Orioles' wish list after a meeting at the team's suite on Saturday. 1
+2874 ON SOCCER Rooney #39;s United debut makes cost look cheap The much-anticipated debut of Wayne Rooney for Manchester United lived up to its billing. It didn #39;t take long for Rooney to make a splash as he became the first United player in 99 years to score a hat trick in his debut. 1
+3041 Eta suspects arrested in France French security forces have arrested 20 people suspected of being members of the outlawed Basque separatist group, Eta. Most were Spaniards living in the Basque region of south-western France. 0
+6940 Panel: U.S. Must Diversify Oil Supplies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States must diversify its global oil supplies, expand a world network of strategic petroleum reserves and raise fuel efficiency standards to ensure its energy security, a panel of experts will recommend on Wednesday. 2
+5722 France, Ivory Coast relations worsen Nine French peacekeepers were killed during an air raid by Ivorian bombers more than a week ago. France responded by destroying most of the Ivorian air force. 0
+2160 James Lawton: In mourning for big fights of Las Vegas En route to Las Vegas for the world heavyweight title fight between Vitali Klitschko and Britain #39;s Danny Williams, there is, inevitably, an old stirring of that anticipation which is familiar to almost anyone who has attended a big fight. 1
+1962 Update 1: United Needs to Cut \$500M More in Costs United Airlines, in a bankruptcy court filing in advance of a status hearing Friday, has revealed it needs to cut \$500 million more in costs than previously stated. 2
+6588 Musharraf Sees 'Light at End of Tunnel' with India (Reuters) Reuters - Pakistani President Pervez\Musharraf said on Monday there were prospects for resolving all\disputes with India, including over Kashmir, through peace\talks now under way. 0
+6215 Iran pledges to halt nuclear work The head of Iran #39;s nuclear energy organisation said work would stop at two nuclear facilities in the central cities of Isfahan and Natanz. 0
+5838 Former Louisville Basketball Player Dies (AP) AP - Former University of Louisville basketball player Larry Williams has died. He was 48. 1
+1278 Russia Says Attack Was To Ignite Regional War The guerrillas who took over a school in southern Russia argued heatedly over whether to abandon the siege in the moments leading up to the firestorm of explosions and shooting that killed hundreds, Russian officials said Monday. 0
+1358 Crude Oil Falls as Purmono Says OPEC Can Boost Output Capacity Crude oil fell as OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the group may raise its spare production capacity to as much as 2.5 million barrels a day by the end of this year, reducing concern about shortages. 2
+3443 BenQ Readies IPod Rival Hard-drive based digital audio player will be available by the end of the year. 3
+4588 IBM Unveils Security Intel Service, Notes Big Jump In Attacks IBM has launched a new intelligence service to give enterprises a monthly report showing the big picture of security attacks and other business threats, the Armonk, NY-based giant said Tuesday. 3
+2916 Millwall to complain to UEFA The Lions lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros - failing to progress to the next round of the UEFA Cup - on a night that saw four visiting fans suffering stab wounds and numerous other incidents of inter-fan violence. 1
+6757 "Steal SpongeBob, buy a PC museum We've got two more entries this week in the category of ""What weird, useless stuff is for sale on eBay that I just have to have?""" 3
+3674 Amazon Leaves Jungle Business The company has no further expansion plans after buying a Chinese website. Also: Virgin joins quest for a better iPod hellip;. PeopleSoft makes promise that Oracle will live up to hellip;. and more. 2
+1363 NASA space capsule crashes into desert The Genesis space capsule, which had orbited the sun for more than three years in an attempt to find clues to the origin of the solar system, crashed to Earth on Wednesday after its parachute failed to deploy. 3
+3616 Cocoa farmers issue strike threat Unions are threatening a general strike in the Ivory Coast in a protest against the prices farmers are paid for their cocoa supplies. 2
+2418 Palestinian Attack Kills Woman in Gaza Settlement (Reuters) Reuters - A Palestinian mortar bomb slammed into a\house in a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip Friday, killing\a woman and fueling settler anger over Prime Minister Ariel\Sharon's plan to pull Israelis out of the area. 0
+6843 Apple iTunes 'overcharging in UK' The OFT refers Apple's iTunes to the European Commission on the grounds that it over-charges UK customers. 3
+1487 US Open keeps it in the family It will be a long way from West Lakes when Lleyton Hewitt takes on his younger sister #39;s boyfriend. Robert Lusetich reports. IT is a US Open semi-final that has been previewed many times before -- in Adelaide. 1
+2530 Giants most important game of the year will be an everyday <b>...</b> SAN FRANCISCO - Lets defer to the slugger-philosopher, Barry Bonds, for Saturdays life-lesson. It he said in reference to the San Francisco Giants latest biggest win of the season, is as big as it is today. 1
+7073 It's Inauguration Time Again, and Access Still Has Its Price President Bush's inaugural committee, seeking to raise more than \$40 million, a record, sent out hundreds of solicitations. 0
+3842 Spitzer Targets Brokers Thursday's actions are the first shots in what Spitzer called an investigation of widespread corruption in the insurance industry. 2
+1224 India and Pakistan wind up talks, deadlock on Kashmir (AFP) AFP - The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan held a closing round of talks amid reports of progress on peripheral issues, but the nuclear rivals remained deadlocked on Kashmir. 0
+2945 Molson issues earnings warning MONTREAL - Molson Inc. has served up a warning of disappointing summer-quarter earnings, saying sales have been slow in Canada and profitability has been squeezed in Brazil. 2
+2168 Clouds darken PeopleSoft conference SAN FRANCISCO -- PeopleSoft Inc. is trying to create a party-like atmosphere at its annual customer conference, but this week's gathering may feel more like a wake with rival Oracle Corp.'s \$7.7 billion takeover bid looming larger than ever. 2
+3704 Thrashers Owner Fined The NHL fined one of the owners of the Thrashers \$250,000 on Tuesday for saying the league would use replacement players next year if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached. 1
+6158 African Troops Begin with Small Steps to Calm Darfur (Reuters) Reuters - The rebels emerge from the desert\haze like ghosts. First one, silhouetted atop a sand dune and\holding a grenade launcher, then a dozen more, their shadowy\figures appearing in unison. 0
+5020 AOL Is Said to Plan 700 Layoffs America Online, the country #39;s leading Internet service, is preparing to lay off as many as 700 of its 13,000 employees in the United States, according to an executive knowledgeable about its plans. 2
+1679 Escobar, Anderson lift Angels Kelvim Escobar pitched seven strong innings and Garret Anderson hit a three-run homer, leading the Anaheim Angels to a 5-1 win over the Mariners last night in Seattle. 1
+5689 Life After Yasir Arafat His successors wanted an orderly funeral. They brought in bulldozers to clean up Yasir Arafat #39;s broken-down headquarters in Ramallah. 0
+7482 More African troops go to Darfur Germany sends three planes to Sudan's troubled Darfur region to help deploy more African Union troops. 0
+7536 Fidel Castro Back On His Feet The Cuban President this week, according to wire reports, stood unassisted for several minutes at a time while greeting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who paid a visit to the island earlier this week. 0
+2549 U.S. Military Arrests an Iraqi Commander The arrest of a commander of the Iraqi National Guard raises concerns about the loyalty and reliability of the new security forces. 0
+4612 Putin praises Ukraine #39;s leader Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken part in a live phone-in on Ukrainian TV, just days before the country #39;s presidential election. 0
+2524 Karzai Travels North on First Domestic Trip Since Rocket Attack Afghan President Hamid Karzai Sunday made his first domestic trip outside the capital, Kabul, since a trip cut short by a rocket attack 10 days ago. 0
+2048 Gordon favored in #39;chase #39; LOUDEN, NH -- Right now, things are going Jeff Gordon #39;s way. That should enhance his chances of winning a fifth NASCAR championship. 1
+5487 "Fallujah 'Hostage Slaughterhouses' Found (AP) AP - U.S. troops, on the verge of gaining control of the city, fought pockets of resistance in this former militant stronghold Wednesday and uncovered what the Iraqi commander said were ""hostage slaughterhouses"" in which foreign captives had been killed." 0
+5001 Forest Says Drug Trial Misses Goal Forest Laboratories Inc. (FRX) on Tuesday said its experimental hypertension drug failed to meet all its goals in an effectiveness study, an outcome that will delay development and may lead to a new trial. 2
+4870 'Smelly' mates guide seabirds Seabirds called prions, which mate for life, find their nests by sniffing out their partners, scientists say. 3
+6802 Notre Dame To Interview Utah #39;s Meyer University of Notre Dame officials are apparently prepared to interview Utah football coach Urban Meyer as early as tonight, only two days after the school fired coach Tyrone Willingham after three seasons. 1
+1287 Rugby-Lions accept extra match on 2005 New Zealand tour The British and Irish Lions have accepted an extra match on their tour of New Zealand next year. The Lions will now play the traditionally strong Auckland provincial 1
+5096 Death threats on film-maker #39;s body A LETTER left on the body of a Dutch filmmmaker murdered in Amsterdam contained death threats against a Dutch politician, the justice minister said today. 0
+3723 SICK KIDS VS. DISNEY IN #39;PETER PAN #39; DUSTUP It #39;s a story that would make Peter Pan glad that he never grew up. Walt Disney Co. is caught in a feud with a UK children #39;s hospital over the copyright to JM Barrie #39;s classic novel, quot;Peter Pan. 2
+3358 Sadr aide freed as Iraq seeks pre-election calm could help the interim government #39;s efforts to calm rebel-held strongholds before elections due in January. colleague, Sheikh Mahmoud Sudani, after he got out of jail on Thursday. 0
+737 Paisley #39;s decision over disarmament awaited Northern Ireland #39;s politicians have an anxious wait as the Reverend Ian Paisley decides whether to endorse an historic deal with Sinn Fein. 0
+4554 Treasury Prices Crawl Higher Before Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Treasuries prices crawled ahead on Tuesday as a hesitant market awaited the latest reading on consumer sentiment and an auction of new U.S. government debt. 2
+3940 Halloween Means Sales as Adults Join In NEW YORK (Reuters) - Halloween is expected to scare up record sales this year as more adults -- and pets -- join in what was once mainly a children's dress-up event, filling a void before the key Christmas shopping season. 2
+7197 Four Israeli soldiers killed, Barghuti pulls out of presidential <b>...</b> RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AFP) - Four Israeli soldiers were killed when Palestinian militants blew up a tunnel under an army post in Gaza, as jailed intifada leader Marwan Barghuti pulled out of the Palestinian elections. 0
+5855 Dutch mulling limits on freedom of expression Many Dutch decision-makers wondering whether reactions, particularly criticism of Muslims, did not go too far. By Isabelle Wesselingh - THE HAGUE. 0
+4550 Lockheed Profit Jumps on IT, Jet Demand <p>\</p><p> NEW YORK (Reuters) - No. 1 U.S. defense contractor Lockheed\Martin Corp. <LMT.N> reported a 41 percent rise in quarterly\profit on Tuesday, beating Wall Street forecasts, as demand\soared for its combat aircraft and information technology\services.</p> 3
+3405 UK Recording Industry Sues File Swappers Over Piracy Following the lead of their American counterparts, the leading music industry groups in the UK and Europe have launched scores of lawsuits against dozens of individuals they say swapped copyrighted music illegally. 3
+6347 US Travelers Face Weather Delays on Holiday Journey (Update2) Travelers faced weather delays across the US as they took to the highways and airways today to begin what industry experts say will be the biggest Thanksgiving travel weekend since 2000. 2
+595 Republicans Endorse Ban on Gay Marriage NEW YORK - Republicans endorsed an uncompromising position against gay unions Wednesday in a manifesto that contrasts with Vice President Dick Cheney's supportive comments about gay rights and the moderate face the party will show at next week's national convention. A panel made up largely of conservative delegates approved platform language that calls for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and opposes legal recognition of any sort for gay civil unions... 0
+6363 Judge Threatens to Punish MCI Over Fees It Has Paid The judge who presided over the Securities and Exchange Commission #39;s fraud suit against MCI, the long-distance telephone company, threatened to punish the company yesterday for ignoring his 2
+2801 Web Founder Says Cooperation Needed (AP) AP - The inventor of the World Wide Web told a technology conference on Wednesday that making the Web more useful hinges on a familiar challenge: Getting the players behind the technology to agree on standards governing how computers communicate with one another. 3
+4869 Hosted E-Mail Service Leaves Windows for Linux Company outsources e-mail for small to medium businesses. 3
+2921 Chirac seeks vote on Turkey bid French President Jacques Chirac says France should hold a referendum on Turkey's entry to the European Union. 0
+2518 Orioles to get paid off for Expos #39; move to DC In this crevice of the baseball globe, as the season heads to the bottom of the ninth, nothing has changed. It #39;s an annual rite for both teams by the bay to be in prime playoff position with a week to go, and 1
+6124 Icahn Takes The High River NEW YORK - Why has Carl Icahn set his sights on the relatively insignificant Mylan Laboratories, a generic drug company with just \$1.5 billion in sales and a \$4.3 billion market cap? 2
+4759 Delta gets tentative deal with pilots After 15 months of negotiations, Delta Air Lines Inc. has secured a tentative contract with its pilots, a move that might help the struggling carrier avoid a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. 2
+3814 120m origami birds of peace fall on Thailand About 120 million origami birds were air-dropped over southern Thailand yesterday in an attempt to quell a Muslim insurgency that has led to the deaths of more than 500 people this year. 0
+3771 Cardinals Outslug Astros to Take Opening Game NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jim Edmonds hit a three-run double to key a six-run sixth inning as the St Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 10-7 in the opening game of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on Wednesday. 1
+1453 CIA accused over Iraq detainees US army generals tell a Senate committee that dozens of detainees may have been held in secret in Iraq. 0
+3243 Japan Stocks Flat After Wall Street The Nikkei average was flat in mid-morning trade on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain-hunting of a number of blue-chip stocks after US stocks showed resilience despite a rise in oil prices to new highs. 2
+7368 Kidnapped Turk Killed in Afghanistan -- Witness A Turkish engineer abducted by a militant gang in eastern Afghanistan was found dead on Wednesday, a witness who saw the body being carried down from a mountainside told Reuters. 0
+3275 Islamic threaten women #39;s soccer tournament in Bangladesh The organizers of Bangladesh #39;s first women #39;s soccer tournament promised to keep playing despite protests by a Muslim group that called the event quot;indecent and against Islamic norms quot;. 1
+4139 Seven suspected terrorists arrested in Spain Spain #39;s Interior Minister says police have broken up a radical Muslim cell, plotting to bomb the country #39;s National Court. 0
+4914 It #39;s About Time Sox Became The Champs And Real Rivals Finally. the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have a bona fide rivalry. Please don #39;t assume that this belongs on the sports pages. 1
+6338 Britain plans national ID cards London -- Invoking a global threat of terrorism, the British government announced plans Tuesday to introduce national identity cards for the first time since the World War II era. 0
+5925 \$904,800 in refund checks go undelivered in Southeastern <b>...</b> PHILADELPHIA - The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 1,088 Southeastern Pennsylvanians whose income tax refund checks could not be delivered. 2
+3979 Australian reporter freed in Iraq An Australian journalist was seized by militants in Iraq for nearly 24 hours, but then released unharmed. 0
+1973 Xybernaut sews up bright-light mobile PC The flat-panel Atigo T/HB, designed for use in bright outdoor lighting, works as a wearable computer or as a wireless display. 3
+743 Flying Cars Reportedly Still Decades Away (AP) AP - It's a frustrated commuter's escapist fantasy: literally lifting your car out of a clogged highway and soaring through the skies, landing just in time to motor into your driveway. 3
+5762 Dell and Microsoft Launch Joint Software (AP) AP - Dell Inc. and Microsoft Corp. promised big savings on the billions of dollars companies spend on system maintenance as they unveiled jointly developed software Monday that manages and upgrades servers in one mouse-click. 3
+5844 Gerrard available for Reds Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes he is ready to make his comeback against Middlesbrough at the weekend following a two-month injury lay-off. 1
+7582 Analysis: PeopleSoft users speak out about Oracle takeover (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - The great debate over the impact of Oracle's hostile takeover of PeopleSoft has all the big industry analyst organizations weighing in. However, in most of the analysis one group's opinion seems to have been overlooked: that of PeopleSoft users. 3
+3374 Volcanoes May Have Sparked Life on Earth, Study Says How did the building blocks of life arise on Earth? A new study says a volcanic gas may have been the key. 3
+3932 Late fumble dooms Purdue WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Scott Starks returned a fumble by Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton 40 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes to lift 10th-ranked Wisconsin to a 20-17 win over No. 5 Purdue yesterday. 1
+2920 Bin Laden Deputy Purportedly Seeks Strikes (AP) AP - An audio tape purportedly released by Osama bin Laden's deputy calls for attacks on U.S. and British interests everywhere, according to a broadcast Friday by Al-Jazeera television. 0
+4431 Plane of NASCAR Team Hendrick Missing Race fans wave American flags in the stands during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the NASCAR Subway 500 stock car race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. 1
+3252 Stocks retreat as crude rises The Dow Jones industrial average fell 38.86, or 0.4 percent, to 10,177.68. The Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500 index was down 0.69, or 0.1 percent, at 1,134. 2
+5713 NFL Game Summary - Detroit at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - David Garrard hooked up with Jimmy Smith for a 36-yard touchdown pass 5:28 into overtime to lift Jacksonville over Detroit, 23-17, in a wild affair at Alltel Stadium. 1
+3968 US consumers unaware of spyware The findings come in a report from the newly formed Consumer Spyware Initiative, a joint effort by Dell and the non-profit Internet Education Foundation that aims to increase awareness of spyware. 2
+3767 Israel suspends soldier after girl shot 15 times GAZA CITY -- The Israeli army yesterday suspended a platoon commander on suspicion he emptied an ammunition clip into a 13-year-old Palestinian girl from close range after she had already collapsed under fire. 0
+1006 Scottish amp; Southern wraps up a 3bn deal over distribution <b>...</b> SCOTTISH amp; Southern Energy yesterday called time on its 18-month acquisition spree after confirming a 3.1 billion swoop for two gas distribution networks. 2
+3874 Islamic teacher charged with bombings The reputed spiritual leader of an Indonesian terrorist network has been charged with orchestrating the bombing of a Bali nightclub and a Jakarta hotel. 0
+5528 PepsiCo Reaffirms Its 2005 Outlook PepsiCo Inc., the world #39;s second-largest carbonated soft-drink maker, reaffirmed its outlook for 2005 Thursday after rival Coca-Cola Co. 2
+3965 Like father, like son in Chrysler Classic If Brent Geiberger was pleased to win the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, his father Al was positively ecstatic. quot;I was going absolutely crazy watching it all unfold. 1
+3379 Oil Hits \$53 on Winter Worries, Nigeria LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices scaled new heights at \$53 for U.S. crude on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel supplies and an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil terminals. 2
+2218 Turkish Company Freezes Operations in Iraq (AP) AP - A Turkish construction company announced Tuesday that it was halting operations in neighboring Iraq in a bid to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants. 0
+1856 UN Says More Money Needed for Population Programs The United Nations released its annual population report on Wednesday, and it said it needs more money for population programs. A top United Nations official says if more money isn #39;t found for population programs 0
+5220 Hamstring Shelves Moss Vikings receiver Randy Moss will miss his first game as a pro on Monday night against the Colts with a recurring hamstring strain that requires rest. 1
+6698 "Terms of Endearment Seems that the Bush administration, unlike previous White Houses, is not necessarily averse to allowing its ambassadors to have second tours. For example, word is that John Thomas ""Tom "" Schieffer , the Texas oilman who brought President Bush into the Texas Rangers baseball club partnership and who is now ambassador to Australia, is to hang out in the Pacific a while longer, this time as ambassador to Japan." 0
+3059 BlackBerry, Beloved Gadget, Continues to Thrive BOUT a year ago, PalmOne was poised to challenge the dominance of the BlackBerry, the wireless e-mail device made by Research in Motion that has become the gadget of choice among celebrities and politicians. 3
+725 Nepal rejects UN mediation Nepalese Prime Minister has rejected the UN offer of mediating in talks with Maoist rebels. But Sher Bahadur Deuba has not ruled out an expanded role for India to resolve the conflict in the Himalayan kingdom. 0
+5769 Car Seats Measured for Whiplash Safety Using a new dynamic test and a dummy designed especially for rear impact testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated 73 seat/head restraint combinations available in 63 car models sold in the US market. 3
+3689 "Will your phone become your credit card? Motorola is working with MasterCard to introduce a ""lifestyle changing"" credit card phone by year's end." 3
+7152 Iowa Bests Iowa St. Former Cyclone Adam Haluska does in his former team as he scores 20 points to lead the Hawkeyes past Iowa State, 70-63, on Friday. 1
+6895 Ukraine's Yanukovich to Run Again in Repeat Vote KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich said on Saturday he would stand against opposition liberal Viktor Yushchenko again in a re-run of their contested presidential election and he defiantly vowed he would win. 0
+2577 "Plan B Proposes Its Own Alternatives Donnie Downs, president and chief executive of Plan B Technologies Inc., said the company itself is a ""plan B.""" 3
+4803 UK gov #39;t report cites merits of open source Open source software proponents received a potential boost from the UK government Thursday with a release of a report citing the well-documented advantages on the server side, but also growing maturity on the desktop front. 3
+6658 Bangladesh bars female swim Pressure from an Islamic group halts a women's swimming contest in Bangladesh. 0
+5458 Showalter edges Twins #39; Gardenhire in AL Texas #39; Buck Showalter and Atlanta #39;s Bobby Cox were named managers of the year Wednesday in balloting by the Baseball Writers #39; Association of America. 1
+3434 Kenyan activist plants tree to mark Nobel prize Crying with delight, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai planted a tree to celebrate winning the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and vowed to use the money 0
+7067 Scammers Could Hijack Pop-Ups Security researchers warned this week of a vulnerability in most Web browsers which could potentially allow scammers to launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on trusted Web sites. 3
+6991 Siebel looks to midmarket to bolster revenues CRM software giant Siebel Systems said yesterday that it is launching a new program that will cater to small and midsize businesses in a bid to help it boost flat revenues. 3
+2021 UN Council Poised to Vote on Darfur Resolution UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States and China held last-minute talks on Saturday before the U.N. Security Council was to vote on a resolution that would consider oil sanctions against Sudan if it did not stop atrocities in the Darfur region. 0
+7525 Parma keeps Italian hopes alive Parma rallied from an early deficit to beat Besiktas 3-2 yesterday and maintain Italy #39;s hopes of winning a UEFA Cup championship it used to dominate. 1
+6492 Violent video games slammed p2pnet.net News:-The launch of the now much-maligned Kill Jack Kennedy Again game has achieved at least one thing: Its woken the mainstream media up to the fact that video games based on giving players a way to take part in virtual murder aren #39;ta 3
+7232 Poll: I was right to let Henry score Referee Graham Poll has insisted that he acted within the laws of the game when he allowed Thierry Henry to take a quick free-kick yesterday. 1
+5191 Dutch security reviewed on threat THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The government vowed tough measures yesterday against what a leading politician called quot;the arrival of jihad in the Netherlands quot; after a death threat to a Dutch lawmaker was found pinned with a knife to the body of a slain 0
+4146 Karzai's Big Poll Lead Shows Afghan Ethnic Divide (Reuters) Reuters - Hamid Karzai was cruising to victory in\Afghanistan's first direct presidential elections, but by\Wednesday the returns so far have underscored the ethnic fault\lines that have often divided the country. 0
+3603 Lions are suddenly road warriors One road victory was nice, but the Lions #39; true road test came Sunday against the previously unbeaten Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. 1
+6059 Air Force to launch enterprise Microsoft initiative The U.S. Air Force tomorrow plans to announce an enterprisewide Microsoft software initiative that some analysts see as a prime example of how users can leverage their spending power to force vendors to deliver more secure products. 3
+4131 Soy-Fertility Risk Downplayed (WebMD) Eating a diet rich in soy or taking soy supplements probably won #39;t harm a woman #39;s fertility, according to a new study. 3
+4596 IBM Unveils Security Intel Service, Notes Big Jump In Attacks Attacks against crucial infrastructure -- utilities, telcos, and government agencies -- rose by 55 from July to August. By Gregg Keizer, TechWeb. 3
+1844 Russia's Putin once again heads ex-Soviet bloc (AFP) AFP - President Vladimir Putin took over once again as head of the CIS ex-Soviet bloc at a summit in the Kazakh capital Astana, the Interfax news agency reported. 0
+2551 Kim Captures 1-Shot Win at Longs Drugs (AP) AP - Christina Kim made a charge on the back nine Sunday, shooting a 6-under 65 at the Longs Drugs Challenge for a one-shot victory over Karrie Webb and her first LPGA win. 1
+7319 Toys Will Be Toys Trust me, you don #39;t want to see desperate parents shopping over the holidays. I was at Circuit City (NYSE: CC) last week and saw a mother pleading with a sales clerk for a Nintendo DS portable video game system. 3
+4828 Suit says secret accounts at DCX used for bribes The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating allegations that German automaker DaimlerChrysler AG maintained at least 40 secret bank accounts to bribe foreign government officials 2
+1233 EU: Coke Anti-Trust Deal Not Set in Stone BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A proposed settlement between Coca-Cola Co. and the European Commission to end a long-running antitrust case over fizzy drinks is not yet set in stone, the European Union's executive said on Monday. 2
+4175 Cardinals hope to fire up offense at home St. Louis - They trudged off the field at Minute Maid Park wearing glazed expressions, looking anywhere but home plate. That #39;s where Jeff Kent was celebrating a victory that left the Houston Astros one win from their first World Series. 1
+4943 Some think this metal is golden So many disasters to avoid, so many uncertainties to resolve, no wonder so many investors have been cautious about buying stocks and bonds. 2
+7437 Scientist Uses Whey to Protect Food (AP) AP - Oxygen, water, seeping oils #151; they're all out to get your food, turning sweet nuts sour and tasty confections rancid. Food scientist John Krochta is fighting back with an unlikely weapon, edible food coatings derived from whey, the dairy byproduct favored by protein-conscious athletes and Miss Muffet. 3
+2685 Pakistan's Musharraf calls for unity against global terrorism (AFP) AFP - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf kicked off a three-day visit to Italy by calling on the world community to stand united in the fight against global terrorism. 0
+6556 PA #39;s Abbas rules out interim deal with Israel The Palestinians will not accept an interim settlement with Israel, Palestine Liberation Organization chief Mahmoud Abbas told the Arab League during a visit to Egypt yesterday. 0
+3670 PayPal Technical Snafu Hits eBay Online Commerce Technical problems for online payment service PayPal are hampering e-commerce on the eBay online marketplace. The payment service, which is owned by eBay, has been experiencing problems since last Friday when 3
+5830 Microsoft to hire hundreds in India Microsoft on Tuesday announced its decision to localise Windows and Office software in 14 Indian languages over the next 12 months and that the company would hire #39;hundreds #39; in India this year. 2
+4048 South Korea to Pick Country's First 2 Astronauts (Reuters) Reuters - South Korea will pick its first two\astronauts next year for a space trip by 2007, the science\ministry said Sunday, after Russia agreed to help the country's\space program. 3
+2514 "Riyadh says killing of Frenchman was ""terrorist attack"" (AFP) AFP - A French national shot dead in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah overnight was the target of a quot;terrorist attack quot; according to initial investigations, an interior ministry spokesman told AFP." 0
+3369 Astros Try to Go Up 2-0 Over Braves (AP) AP - The Houston Astros try to move a step closer to winning a playoff series for the first time, taking a 1-0 lead into Thursday's Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. 1
+2380 Survey finds #39;web withdrawal #39; NEW YORK: Nearly half of US Internet users say they could not go without the Web for more than two weeks, with many suffering quot;withdrawal quot; symptoms while offline, according to a recent survey. 3
+6325 JFK killing fades in intensity WASHINGTON: The 41st anniversary of President John F Kennedy #39;s assassination passed on November 22 - a lot more quietly than earlier ones. 3
+4761 Israel would not bar Arafat return after overseas treatment JERUSALEM, Oct 28 (AFP) - Israel will not bar ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from returning to the West Bank if he were to leave for medical treatment, senior government spokesman Raanan Gissin told AFP Thursday. 0
+6696 Knicks: Crawford hits the one that counts The old axiom is that it doesn #39;t matter how many shots you miss; if you #39;re a shooter, you have to keep shooting. Jamal Crawford missed 21 shots against the Atlanta Hawks last 1
+4070 Red Hat appoints head of desktop infrastructure Linux distributor Red Hat Inc has appointed a vice president of desktop infrastructure technologies, a new position demonstrating its renewed commitment to Linux as a desktop operating system. 3
+4181 Countrywide Results Spark Sector Selloff NEW YORK (Reuters) - Countrywide Financial Corp. on Wednesday posted a 47 percent drop in quarterly earnings and cut its outlook as mortgage refinancings fell and rates climbed, sparking a broad sell-off in mortgage-company stocks. 2
+1647 Novell: Microsoft 'sucked \$60 billion' out of IT CEO Jack Messman tells conference crowd that Microsoft's licence fees have hobbled the IT industry. 3
+6638 Cosatu to meet over conflict with ANC The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) said that it will hold a lunchtime press conference on Tuesday to discuss the controversial public spat between its leader Zwelinzima Vavi and the African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson 0
+5112 Putin signs up Russia for Kyoto pact The Kremlin said Putin signed a parliament bill late on Thursday confirming Russia #39;s ratification of the protocol. Both chambers of Russia #39;s parliament approved ratification of the pact last month after Putin pointed the way. 0
+6316 Serbia, Bosnian Serbs Fail to Help War Crimes Tribunal, UN Says The governments of Serbia and the Bosnian Serb enclave of Bosnia-Herzegovina have failed to bring war crimes suspects to the United Nations tribunal, Chief Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte told the Security Council. 0
+857 Jays power up to take finale Contrary to popular belief, the power never really snapped back at SkyDome on Sunday. The lights came on after an hour delay, but it took some extra time for the batting orders to provide some extra wattage. 1
+5062 Time Warner readies for accounting fallout NEW YORK Time Warner, the largest US media company and owner of America Online, said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit fell 7.8 percent as it set aside money to pay for potential penalties stemming from a government inquiry into its accounting 2
+4317 Weyerhaeuser Profit Up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Weyerhaeuser Co.'s quarterly profit rose sharply on a large gain from the sale of timberlands in Georgia and it set tender offers to reduce as much as \$700 million in debt, the company said on Friday. 2
+5542 Agilent Guides Sharply Lower Agilent #39;s (A:NYSE - news - research) fiscal fourth quarter came up light, and the company slashed first-quarter guidance. Blaming a weak chip business, the Palo Alto, Calif. 2
+1124 Judge: Geico can sue Google, Overture over ads A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a trademark infringement suit filed by the Government Employees Insurance Co. (GEICO) against Internet search giants Google Inc. and Overture Services Inc. can proceed. 2
+2075 Safin stops Youzhny for China Open title Marat Safin won the China Open yestereday, beating fellow Russian Mikhail Youzhny, 7-6 (4), 7-5, to claim his first title in two years. 1
+1708 Sony Leads MGM Acquisition Entertainment companies had been vying for MGM to get their hands on its library of more than 4,000 titles. Time Warner initially was seen as the front-runner in the race. 2
+1297 PC Screen Price-Fall to Slow in Fourth Quarter (Reuters) Reuters - Prices of computer screens are expected\to fall by less than 5 percent in the fourth quarter as the\market stabilizes on hopes of a pick-up in demand during the\Christmas season, a U.S.-based research firm said on Tuesday. 3
+1598 Fierce fighting in Iraq BAGHDAD, Sept 12: At least 45 people died in a wave of bombings and battles between US troops and militants on Sunday, as Iraq #39;s US-installed prime minister said over 3,000 had perished in the #39;terrorism #39; washing over the country. 0
+7281 Pedro picks Mets, Lee dealt to Brewers Pedro Martinez picked the New York Mets over the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago White Sox dealt Carlos Lee to Milwaukee for Scott Podsednik and a reliever on Monday as baseball #39;s annual winter meetings finished with many top stars still searching for 1
+2035 SAN FRANCISCO Mission District cyclist blew whistle on flawed lock The triumph last week of the Bic pen over expensive, state-of-the-art steel locks has panicked the bicycling community, and churned Internet rumor mills about how much the lock manufacturer knew and when the company knew it. 2
+5100 Connect the jovian dots NASA #39;s Hubble Space Telescope (HST) captured an alignment of three of Jupiter #39;s largest moons: Io, Ganymede, and Callisto. 3
+5820 Federer relieved to return Roger Federer still appears unbeatable after he showed no signs of a torn thigh muscle to defeat Argentina #39;s Gaston Gaudio 6-1, 7-6 in the opening match of the ATP Masters Cup in Houston. 1
+4555 Panasonic, Toshiba delve into alternate energy A new home heating system from Panasonic is based on a hydrogen fuel cell; it both heats the house and produces hot water. 3
+6834 Report: IBM's PC business up for sale IBM Corp. has put its PC business up for sale, according to a story published on Friday on the Web site of The New York Times. 3
+4538 "Unprecedented Peril Forces Tough Calls Like the ""war on terrorism,"" which it often intersected, President Bush's efforts against nuclear proliferation has followed many paths." 0
+4726 Powell backpedals on Taiwan remarks US Secretary of State Colin Powell yesterday carefully avoided repeating a suggestion he made earlier this week of an eventual reunification of China and Taiwan. 0
+2274 Tracking Service Aims to Ease Product Returns (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - A Texas company tries to take a little bit of the sting out of the biggest online retail nightmare: returns. 3
+655 Japan Won't Have U.S. Beef Anytime Soon (Reuters) Reuters - Japan's lucrative market for U.S.\beef, ruptured by mad cow disease worries, is likely to remain\closed for the rest of this year, U.S. meat industry officials\said on Thursday. 0
+967 Maddux Wins No. 302, Baker Wins No. 1,000 Greg Maddux pitched the Chicago Cubs into the lead in the NL wild-card race and gave Dusty Baker a win to remember. Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win, Baker got his 1,000th victory as a manager and Chicago beat the Montreal Expos 5-2 on Monday night... 0
+1381 Hampton Start Is Pushed Back Again (AP) AP - Atlanta left-hander Mike Hampton was not able to pitch for the Braves on Wednesday, still bothered by a stiff neck that kept him out of his scheduled start Monday. 1
+4046 United without key pair Keane was not with the squad flying out to the Czech capital after contracting a virus and Ferdinand, who would almost certainly have skippered United in the Irishmans absence, was due to attend his grandmothers funeral. 1
+2936 Sun ships Java upgrade, focuses on ease of use OCTOBER 01, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Sun Microsystems Inc. this week released Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0, an upgrade of its programming language with more than 100 new features designed to bolster 3
+4432 Tennessee Loses McNair Again in Loss MINNEAPOLIS -- With Randy Moss relegated to two snaps of decoy duty, Daunte Culpepper and the Minnesota Vikings shifted gears and grinded one out against the Tennessee Titans. 1
+6386 One killed, 15 injured in Khuzdar bomb blast One person killed and 15 injured as bomb went off in a market in district Khuzdar of Balochistan, reports The News. According to police officials, the bomb was planted in a cycle. 0
+4519 Castro Appears on TV Wearing an Arm Sling Five days after falling and fracturing a knee and an arm, Cuban President Fidel Castro appeared on television on Monday with his arm in a sling to announce Cuba will end circulation of the US dollar. 0
+6022 SBC and Yahoo! extend pact to offer Internet service SAN ANTONIO SBC Communications and Yahoo are expanding their high-speed Internet service partnership to link video, wireless phone, Internet and other services. 2
+3060 You have mail, always, with a BlackBerry Washington lawyer William Wilhelm knows from experience that not everybody loves his BlackBerry as much as he does. The girlfriend was fed up with a relationship 3
+607 Toyota reports a silicon carbide breakthrough Move over silicon chips, there is a new semiconductor king on the horizon. Silicon carbide #39;s (SiC) potential has been known since the 1950 #39;s, but the properties that make is attractive also make it hard to work with. 3
+5527 Terror Suspects Arrested in Netherlands Description: Dutch police arrest three suspects after a counterterror operation in The Hague. The murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh by a suspected Islamic extremist has heightened concern about terrorism in the Netherlands. 0
+1452 Dependent species risk extinction The global extinction crisis is worse than thought, because thousands of quot;affiliated quot; species also at risk do not figure in calculations. 3
+5982 Australia, US seal free trade agreement (AFP) AFP - Australia and the United States sealed a free trade agreement to start January 1, 2005 after clearing last-minute obstacles. 0
+6808 Microsoft files lawsuits against smut spammers Microsoft said today it has filed seven lawsuits against defendants it accuses of sending hundreds of thousands of spam e-mails with sexually explicit content. 3
+3047 Ft: Birmingham 2 Newcastle 2 Newcastle almost regained the lead when Bellamy headed a corner from Robert back across goal but Elliotts close range effort was somehow kept out by a pack of Blues bodies guarding the goal-line. 1
+4481 Hynix's 3Q Profit More Than Triples (AP) AP - South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said Monday its third-quarter net profit more than tripled from same period last year thanks to steady global prices for memory chips. 0
+2265 Indian board plans own telecast of Australia series The Indian cricket board said on Wednesday it was making arrangements on its own to broadcast next month #39;s test series against Australia, which is under threat because of a raging TV rights dispute. 1
+2728 Vandeweghe keeps interest in forward White The Nuggets could be re-signing free-agent forward Rodney White in the near future if White is able to resolve his off-court problems. 1
+1190 Hurricanes Bring Environmental Renewal (AP) AP - Along with their destructive force, hurricanes can have beneficial effects as part of the rhythm of nature. Storms that erode beaches, uproot trees and flatten wildlife habitats may also refresh waterways, revive dry areas and bulk up barrier islands with redistributed sand. 3
+5303 Canada Oct. Housing Starts Fall 5.4, Led by Cities (Update1) Canadian housing starts fell 5.4 percent to an annual pace of 225,000 units in October, led by drops in multi- and single-family homebuilding in cities, the federal government #39;s housing agency said. 2
+1568 "U.S. Says N.Korea Blast Probably Not Nuclear SEOUL (Reuters) - A huge explosion rocked North Korea last week but U.S. and South Korean officials said on Sunday it was unlikely to have been a nuclear weapons test despite the appearance of a ""peculiar cloud"" over the area." 0
+6822 Mets and Yanks May Lose Leiter and Make Deal The Mets could lose one veteran left-handed pitcher to a team in their own division and another to a team in their own city. As representatives for Al Leiter negotiated a one-year contract with 1
+795 In Western Iraq, Fundamentalists Hold U.S. Forces at Bay Falluja and Ramadi, and much of Anbar Province, are now controlled by militias, with U.S. troops confined to outside bases. 0
+1432 Health Insurance Costs Soar, Workers Hit (Reuters) Reuters - Health insurance premiums rose five\times faster than U.S. workers' salaries this year, according\to a survey released on Thursday that also showed slippage in\the percentage of American workers covered by employer health\plans. 2
+2615 Mashburn #39;s season blocked by knee injury; may retire Barely more than a year removed from his best season, Jamal Mashburn is likely done playing in the NBA. Mashburn and the New Orleans Hornets announced Monday, a week before the opening 1
+5651 Coding Viruses for the Mind If as some have suggested religions are viruses of the mind, then it might make sense to separate the components of any given religion into two parts. The first part being those things which are necessary to maintain viral infection and which assist in the infection of new hosts. The second part is the payload: Those instructions which the virus writer wishes those who have been infected to carry out or execute. My hope is that this method of analysis will assist others in understanding the structure of existing religions as well as those who aim to write one from scratch 3
+2410 Thirteen people killed in power plant explosion in Hebei Thirteen people were killed and one seriously injured in an explosion at a power plant in Wu #39;an City in north China #39;s Hebei Province when the plant began trialoperation on Thursday afternoon. 0
+4877 Times to go completely compact The Times newspaper has announced that it is to move on from its tradition of publishing in a broadsheet format and will appear in a compact size only, starting on Monday. 3
+4500 Eagles remain unbeaten David Akers kicked a 50-yard field goal in overtime to help the Eagles to a 34-to-31 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Donovan McNabb matched a career high with four touchdown passes. 1
+1455 Bush Declares Genocide in Sudan's Darfur (Reuters) Reuters - The United States declared on\Thursday that the violence in Sudan's Darfur region amounted to\genocide and urged the world to back an expanded African\peacekeeping force to halt the bloodshed. 0
+3473 Iraq war was illegal: Chirac HANOI: French President Jacques Chirac has said the US-led war in Iraq was illegal and expressed his fear for the countrys future in the face of a civil war. 0
+3821 UN chief urges European Union to commit more troops The United Nations secretary-general, Kofi Annan, has appealed to the European Union to play a bigger role in UN peacekeeping operations. 0
+6132 First Look: iPod Brings Music to Your Photos (PC World) PC World - Apple's latest offers a brilliant color screen and photo capabilities, but the price is high. 3
+1596 Cordero sets new club mark com. Cordero notched his 44th save of the season Sunday to establish a Rangers record previously held by current Rangers roving pitching instructor John Wetteland. 1
+1892 EU, US Talks On Aircraft Aid Grounded US and EU negotiators traded arguments on Thursday over state aid for aircraft rivals Airbus and Boeing, but wound up no closer on a sensitive issue that has gathered steam in the run up to the US presidential election. 2
+7434 Baseball's Homeless Franchise Bud Selig, the Major League Baseball commissioner, didn't realize he was gambling when he awarded the Expos to Washington. 1
+3187 U.S. Defends Detentions The Bush administration argued Monday that the president can detain enemy combatants at a military prison in Cuba as long as necessary to protect national security and that they have no constitutional rights to hear charges against them. 0
+6373 Dollar drops to new overnight low The dollar hits yet another record low against the euro, causing concerns about the German and wider eurozone economies. 2
+5767 Smart phones to make up 16 of market LONDON-A new study shows that the market for smart phones will continue to increase during the next several years, with global shipments growing from 14. 3
+3620 Ecclestone driving a hard bargain The negotiations over the future of the British grand prix are expected to shift up a gear tomorrow when the sport #39;s governing body, the FIA, publishes a draft calendar for the 2005 formula one world championship. 1
+7453 Intel to take over HP #39;s Itanium chip team SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Intel will take over a team of 300 Hewlett-Packard chip designers working on Intel #39;s Itanium server processors. 3
+7298 He picked right time to start making shots Insecurity is a great motivator. Facing increasing criticism about his shot selection and the prospect of losing his starting job because of the return of two-time All-Star Allan Houston, young 1
+661 IBM To Amp Integration with Venetica Buy (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has said it will purchase Venetica, a privately held firm that provides content-integration software to unstructured data sources. 3
+7444 Sprint to Buy Nextel in \$36 Billion Deal NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sprint Corp. said Wednesday it would buy mobile telephone company Nextel Communications Inc. for about \$36 billion, creating a U.S. wireless carrier with nearly 40 million subscribers. 2
+5945 Russia working on new nuclear weapons: Putin MOSCOW - New nuclear weapons systems being developed in Russia could include a missile designed to defeat the US missile defence shield. 0
+5222 Bridges Loom as Cash Cow That Nobody Dares to Milk There they stand, glinting in the sun, hanging off the shore of Manhattan like fruit-laden branches of a money tree: The free bridges over the East River to Brooklyn and Queens. 2
+4715 Large Explosion Heard in Central Baghdad (Reuters) Reuters - A large blast was heard in central\Baghdad on Thursday, witnesses said. 0
+4165 Opel workers abandon wildcat strikes BOCHUM - Workers at the Opel carmaking plant in the city of Bochum voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to end their nearly week-long wildcat strike and were to return almost immediately to work, officials announced. 2
+5574 NJ Transit Riders Get A quot;Fare quot; Warning (1010 WINS) (NEWARK) NJ Transit #39;s executive director on Thursday said the agency #39;s 400,000 daily riders should expect fare hikes of up to 15 percent starting in July to offset a projected \$50 million deficit caused by higher fuel and security costs and 2
+3005 Perry OKs money for APS as more accusations arise The state #39;s Adult Protective Services agency will get an emergency infusion of \$10 million to correct the kinds of problems that have arisen in El Paso. 2
+3677 Madrid draw with Villarreal to retain 2nd place Real Madrid played without four regulars and settled for a 0-0 draw with Villarreal yesterday, leaving them nine points behind Spanish league leaders FC Barcelona after 14 games. 1
+4194 Apple iTunes Store Cost Varies Apple Computer (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently launched its Apple iTunes Store in Canada. But is a website really a store when all the company appears to be doing is charging different rates in each country? 3
+5146 Euro Stocks Rally After Strong U.S. Data LONDON (Reuters) - European shares strongly extended gains on Friday after data showed job creation in the U.S. economy was double expectations at 337,000 in October. 2
+2548 Jet lands in UK after bomb alert An Olympic Airlines flight on its way from Athens to New York is diverted to Stansted Airport after a security alert. 0
+3084 150,000 new jobs expected The economy probably added 150,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.4, a three-year low, according to a survey of economists. 2
+7353 Mexico Police Present Before Mob Killing (AP) AP - An amateur video released Tuesday shows that Mexico City police were present late last month before a street mob beat three plainclothes federal agents and set two of them on fire, killing both men. 0
+2665 Soccer Coach Raymond Goethals Dies at 83 (AP) AP - Raymond Goethals, the Belgian soccer coach who led Olympique Marseille to the 1993 European Champions Cup title, died Monday, according to news reports. He was 83. 1
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+7225 Shah Rukh Khan apologises to Buddhist monks COLOMBO: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has apologised to Sri Lanka #39;s protesting Buddhist monks for the timing of his mega concert here, which coincides with the death anniversary of a popular priest, but said the show will go on. 0
+5275 Photos: Matrix's high-rise chips Matrix Semiconductor's memory chips have several layers of transistors rather than a single plane. 3
+5772 Liquid Machines pours out new DRM software Liquid Machines today announced the release of Email Control Version 6.0, an e-mail policy and security messaging software package designed for enterprise networks. 3
+1165 Judge orders inspector to look at Hollinger dealings A Canadian judge has ordered that a court-appointed inspector be assigned to take a close look at the business dealings of Hollinger Inc, the Conrad Black-controlled company said on Friday. 2
+4022 Deutsche Bank Defends Role in Collapse of Company in Singapore Deutsche Bank defended today its role in the collapse of a Chinese government-controlled company in Singapore early last week, as investigators continued to study what went wrong. 2
+7261 Poll: I was right to let Henry #39;s Arsenal goal stand Ref Graham Poll insists he didn #39;t get it wrong when allowing Arsenal #39;s Thierry Henry to take his free-kick early against Chelsea yesterday. 1
+4735 Gold Fields hit by Q3 rand strength JOHANNESBURG (Mineweb.com) -- Gold Fields, the takeover target of smaller rival Harmony, contained its costs on its South African mines during the September quarter. 2
+744 HP to tempt holiday shoppers with sights and sounds The computer-hardware giant, best known for products such as PCs and printers, on Friday laid out its plan to become a brand-name in consumer electronics products such as flat-screen TVs, music players and the devices that move content between them. 2
+6475 WTO Sanctions on US Exports Widens Gap in Congress Angry over unfair subsidies paid to US companies from tariffs collected on goods imported here, the WTO has widened the gap with Congress by imposing sanctions of their own. 2
+7516 Colombia Says Irish Fugitives Have Fled Country BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Three Irish fugitives convicted of teaching leftist Colombian guerrillas how to make bombs have escaped the Andean country and are at large outside its borders, Colombia's attorney general said late on Thursday. 0
+7399 Madrid Bomb Victims Criticize 'Schoolyard Politics' MADRID (Reuters) - Victims of the Madrid train bombings issued a stinging rebuke to politicians for seeking to gain from the tragedy that killed 191 people, injecting humility into a previously raucous parliamentary investigation. 0
+7398 Nokia stamps out bad batteries Helsinki - Nokia, the world #39;s largest handset maker plans to mark its original batteries with a hologram as part of the fight against unsafe, counterfeit mobile phone batteries - some of which have exploded in users #39; hands. 3
+5073 Singh looking to finish year in style Vijay Singh of Fiji tees off on the sixth hole during the first round of the Chrysler Championship on Oct. 28 on the Copperhead Course at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla. 1
+2825 Sharapova Sweeps Into Korea Open Quarters SEOUL (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova disposed of Japan's Miho Saeki 6-3, 6-1, on Thursday to sweep into the quarter-finals of the Hansol Korea Open. 1
+5291 Website posts video of suicide attack against British troops A video purportedly showing a suicide attack against British troops last week was posted on an Islamic website. Soldiers from Britain #39;s Black Watch regiment were manning a vehicle checkpoint south of Baghdad 0
+6139 Inside Apple #39;s new Regent Street store With 48 hours left before its official opening, Apple gave us a sneak peek at the new Regent Street Store. Billed as #39;a place to belong #39;, it #39;s staffed by the 138 successful candidates, whittled down from an original list of over 4000 applicants. 3
+889 Challenger disappoints with writedown The Kerry Packer-backed Challenger Financial Services Group has reported its first net loss since incorporating, impacted by a massive writedown of goodwill. 2
+5373 FireFox Roars from the Gates Tuesday, November 9, 2004 will likely go down in the history books as the day the browser wars officially started. Obviously things happened before today to get us to the point where there was a real, legitimate 3
+2698 Freescale Details 90nm Dual Core Processor Architecture Freescale Semiconductor Inc. today unveiled the embedded MPC8641D Dual Core processor designed to deliver a performance jump and increased system bandwidth while keeping power under control. 3
+987 Gaddafi to Compensate Libyan Jews for Lost Homes (Reuters) Reuters - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, easing\his country's way back into the international fold, on Tuesday\became the first Arab leader to promise compensation for Jews\who were forced from their homes due to religious tension. 0
+3349 Fall Classic plus NEW YORK -- A short sacrifice fly by Hideki Matsui in the bottom of the 12th inning scored an alert Derek Jeter from third and gave the Yankees a 7-6 victory over the Minnesot Twins in Game 2 of their AL playoff series. 1
+1446 IBM #39;s New eServer Supports AMD Dual-Core IBM (Quote, Chart) is looking to get a leg up on the competition with the October 15 launch of eServer 326, a rack-mounted server that supports AMD #39;s (Quote, Chart) upcoming dual-core 64-bit processor. 3
+5877 Agent: #39;It #39;s going to be a love-in #39; As many as 60 National Hockey League agents, including those representing the top players in the game, will descend on a Chicago hotel meeting room Wednesday for a tte--tte with executives 1
+2650 Virgin to Launch Commercial Space Flights by 2007 SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 -- London -- The ultimate high-end incentive trip took another step closer to reality yesterday when Richard Branson, head of the Virgin Group, announced plans to launch commercial space flights by 2007. 3
+2607 Holiday Stamps to Be Issued in Oct. (AP) AP - Holiday postage stamps celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa will be issued next month, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday. 0
+3580 T-Online returns to Deutsche Telekom mothership German incumbent telco Deutsche Telekom announced over the weekend it is to begin taking its internet division, T-Online, back entirely within the mother corporation. 2
+3347 Team almost had another legend SACRAMENTO -- The one who got away, Part I. With his collection of bow ties and an academic air, Sacramento assistant coach Pete Carril would have fit perfectly among the professors and scholars in Boston. He is, after all, one of the most intelligent and respected basketball minds living. 1
+3926 Rocket wills Astros to win Houston - -- As if Roger Clemens did not have enough to chew on Saturday morning as he sat in the Astros #39; clubhouse, in walks owner Drayton McLane, not to say quot;good luck quot; or quot;go get #39;em, quot; but to tell Clemens, quot;This is what we got you for. 1
+1622 Russia official gives Yukos assurance Finance minister tells FT that asset sales to pay off tax debt will be market-oriented. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin has promised that asset sales to pay off the tax debts of troubled 2
+2591 Sports Court Hears Hamm Gold Medal Appeal LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Paul Hamm appeared before the sports world's highest court Monday to argue why he should he keep his Olympic gymnastics gold medal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport convened to hear the appeal from a South Korean gymnast who believes he was unfairly deprived of the gold in the men's all-around event in Athens last month because of a scoring error... 0
+3482 Trump defends Martha Stewart New York real estate mogul Donald Trump defended his friend Martha Stewart as the woman who turned home economics into a media empire began her prison term. 2
+6033 FIFA to investigate racism in Madrid Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - FIFA will launch an investigation into the racist chants Spanish fans aimed at black English players during Wednesday #39;s friendly at the Bernabeu in Madrid. 1
+1253 Cazenove faces scrutiny over merger talks Cazenove, the Queen #39;s broker, will tomorrow be under pressure to divulge the state of merger talks at its annual shareholder meeting, with US giants circling the firm. 2
+4439 KASHMIR LEADER SURVIVES ATTACK The head of Indian Kashmir #39;s main opposition party, Omar Abdullah, has survived a second assassination bid in a month. Police say seven people were injured when rebels detonated a bomb a few steps away from Mr Abdullah, two of them critically. 0
+4635 Q amp;A : Merger changes little for now Here are answers to some questions arising from the closing of Cingular Wireless #39; acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless. Q: With the merger, how will the combined company rank in the industry? 2
+5488 Specter Wants to Make Case to Lead SJC (AP) AP - Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., wants to make his case to be chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee directly to the panel's GOP members next week. 0
+2368 PM Promotes His Image of Mostly Safe Iraq (AP) AP - It may have seemed odd that interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi felt compelled to spend a few of his precious first minutes at the White House giving reporters a geography lesson. 0
+884 A blazing start for Beijing Greece tried to pass the Olympics baton off to Beijing on Sunday night, but it was a tough job. The Chinese are way ahead of the curve already. 1
+1256 Iraqi Kidnappers of French Reporters Demand Ransom (Update1) The Iraqi kidnappers of two French reporters who have been missing since Aug. 20 today demanded a \$5 million ransom as a condition for their release, according to a statement posted on an Islamic Web site. 0
+4450 PALMER BREAKS TOUR DUCK IN STYLE Ryan Palmer came from five shots behind with a magnificent 62 to earn his maiden PGA Tour tournament victory at the Funai Classic on Sunday. 1
+4167 Patriots Place Sam on Injured Reserve FOXBORO, Mass., (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots placed rookie wide receiver P.K. Sam on injured reserve Wednesday with a groin injury. 1
+6705 EU to Pursue Legal Action Against Greece BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union #39;s executive commission said Wednesday it would open legal proceedings against Greece for its sloppy bookkeeping and underreporting its budget deficit by billions of euros between 1997 and 2003. 2
+4179 Motor Racing: BAR Win Contract Tug-Of-War Over Button SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Briton Jenson Button will drive for BAR next year but is likely to join Williams in 2006 after Formula One's Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ended a tug-of-war between the teams Wednesday. 1
+7277 Pinochet is ordered to stand trial for murder Augusto Pinochet, the former Chilean dictator, was ordered under house arrest yesterday, charged with kidnapping and murder dating back to his 17-year rule. 0
+4609 Xandros rolls out Linux desktop management app Linux desktop vendor Xandros Inc. on Tuesday announced the availability of its new Xandros Desktop Management Server (xDMS) application, which gives IT administrators the tools to roll out, configure and maintain mass deployments of Linux-equipped PCs. 3
+5798 Federer puts right spin on easy victory over Gaudio A grey, damp opening day at the Masters Cup here was memorable for the latest amazing shot in Roger Federer #39;s armoury. The world No 1 played an overhead with so much spin that the 1
+7030 Without Batting An Eyelash : A very French welcome for a new <b>...</b> THAT night, it seemed as if three or four parties were going on at once in Cosmo Manille. Wrong, palanggas. Actually, there were five in Makati alone, and one of them had a stream of traffic 2
+1268 Intel lauds milestone in shrinking chips Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp has announced that it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next-generation chips. 3
+6356 Ohio State Bomb Dogs Irk Michigan Coach (AP) AP - The intense rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan has gone to the dogs #151; bomb-sniffing ones. 1
+4951 Spanish flyer: Markko Martin steers his Ford Focus during the <b>...</b> MARKKO MARTIN won his second event in succession as he held off a late charge from Marcus Gronholm to come out on top in the Rally of Catalunya. 1
+5212 Greene Leads No. 8 Georgia to Rout of Kentucky LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Sports Network) - David Greene became the winningest quarterback in Division IA history and Thomas Brown ran for 130 yards with three touchdowns to lead eighth-ranked Georgia to a 62-17 rout of Kentucky at Commonwealth Stadium. 1
+5852 NASA delays flight of X-43A scramjet to attempt Mach 10 LOS ANGELES NASA will try again today to fly an unmanned hypersonic jet designed to reach a record speed of Mach Ten, or seven-thousand-miles-per-hour. 3
+1528 Suicide bombers suspected in attack JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Police released yesterday a grainy photo taken by a security camera of a white delivery truck just before it blew up outside the Australian Embassy and said they suspect two suicide bombers in the vehicle set off the explosion, killing seven other people. 0
+1436 Charting East Asias milestones IT is a special honour for me to be speaking before such a distinguished gathering, including my illustrious predecessor and his colleagues from Korea and Japan who are all well-known for their visionary ideas and as proponents of East Asian cooperation. 0
+3928 Powell to Japan; US Troops, N.Korea on Agenda Secretary of State Colin Powell will visit Tokyo for two days next weekend to discuss security and trade as well as stalled talks aimed at ending North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions, Japanese officials said on Sunday. 0
+3961 Martin #39;s Tour de Corse win hands WRC title to Loeb Motorsport.com. Markko Martin dominated the this year #39;s edition of the legendary Tour de Corse rally, the 14th round of the 2004 World Rally Championship. 1
+3681 Microsoft issues patches for 7 software flaws Microsoft has warned of seven newly found flaws in its software that could allow an attacker to steal data and take over a personal computer running the Windows operating system. 3
+1208 Couch, Gildon, Levens Among NFL Cuts (AP) AP - Tim Couch's stay in Green Bay was short and unproductive. 1
+1581 Three Said Killed in Afghanistan Protests KABUL, Afghanistan - Protesters angered at President Hamid Karzai's sacking of a warlord governor in the west of the country ransacked U.N. compounds and clashed with security forces Sunday, leaving as many as three people dead and dozens wounded, including three U.S... 0
+5401 New Columbia Athletic Director Sounds Off (AP) AP - One day on the job, and Columbia University athletic director M. Dianne Murphy wasted little time saying what she thought of the school's sports performance. 1
+3635 Boeing chief rules out compromise The chief executive of the US plane maker Boeing warned yesterday that America would not compromise over its demand for an end to subsidies for Airbus, in remarks that raised 2
+1919 Forecasters: More Hurricanes May Be on Way Ivan, Frances and Charley delivered three staggering blows to the Gulf Coast and Florida, as well as Caribbean island nations, all in just five weeks. 3
+3064 Aussie ruling party leads in election polls, but gap narrows The government of Prime Minister John Howard had a narrow lead in opinion polls heading into the final week of campaigning ahead of the Australian federal election, but the opposition Labor party was narrowing the gap, according 0
+6772 Plus: Cendant reported to buy Ebookers SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Not only did the word quot;blog quot; enter Merriam-Webster #39;s dictionary this year, but Microsoft is getting on the personalized e-journal bandwagon. 3
+538 Gardner Loses Quest for Repeat Wrestling Gold US heavyweight Rulon Gardner lost his Olympic title Wednesday after being beaten in the semi-final stage of the 120kg Greco-Roman wrestling event by Georgiy Tsurtsumia of Kazakhstan. 1
+3688 Ljubicic Downs Hanescu at Open De Moselle Top-seeded Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia beat Victor Hanescu of Romania 6-4, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round of the Open de Moselle. 0
+1665 Nikkei Opens Higher Led by Tech Stocks TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei share average was up 0.56 percent in early morning trade on Tuesday as another jump in U.S. technology shares encouraged investors to step up buying in local counterparts such as Advantest Corp. 2
+1619 Frozen Eggs Showing Promise Italian researchers have achieved 13 human births using previously frozen eggs. It's encouraging for women who want to preserve their fertility, but efficiency is still low. By Kristen Philipkoski. 3
+7388 Foxfire Browser Adoption Accelerating as IE Wains Usage of Microsoft Internet Explorer continues to fall in the United States, dropping 1.09 percentage points to 91.80 percent of the browser market last month, more than triple the rate 3
+2127 Pfizer buys 5 percent stake in Medarex BOSTON (CBS.MW) - Pharmaceutical powerhouse Pfizer is buying a 5 percent stake in biotechnology researcher Medarex under their newly signed collaboration deal, according to Medarex Chief Executive Donald Drakeman. 2
+3939 Deco keeps Barca flying high as Ronaldo rescues Real Brazilians bagged the plaudits in Spain #39;s La Liga on Saturday as Deco, Brazil-born but a naturalised Portuguese international, fired Barcelona five points clear of the pack with the only goal in a derby win over Espanyol. 1
+3200 Els Looks Ahead with Promise After Major Woes LONDON (Reuters) - After being a frustrated 'nearly man' at this year's majors, Ernie Els plans to make the most of a near-perfect finish to the 2004 season. 1
+1265 Microsoft: scan for spyware before downloading SP2 Microsoft last week warned Windows XP users to scour their systems for spyware before downloading Service Pack 2. An Associated Press report quoted Microsoft executives saying some spyware could cause computers to freeze upon installation. 3
+6610 NTT DoCoMo, Mm02 Sign Deal TOKYO - Japan #39;s top cell phone operator NTT DoCoMo Inc. and major British mobile carrier mm02 plc reached an agreement that will allow mobile telephone users in Britain, Germany, and Ireland to surf the Internet on the handsets, DoCoMo said Tuesday. 3
+1163 The Next Shock: Not Oil, but Debt The American economic ship, which has weathered the recent run-up in crude oil prices, may be more vulnerable to sudden surges in the price of money. 2
+4700 3 police officials charged over Beslan siege ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - Three Russian police officers have been charged with criminal negligence in connection with the Beslan school hostage-taking that left 360 people dead, almost half of them children. 0
+6243 Xstrata Makes a Bid for WMC Resources Swiss mining group Xstrata PLC Monday launched a hostile 7.4 billion Australian dollar (US\$5.8 billion; euro4.4 billion) bid for uranium and copper miner WMC Resources LTD, increasing pressure on the independent Australian miner. 2
+1922 Report: Russia may have to delay October space launch to <b>...</b> Russia may have to delay October #39;s planned launch of the next International Space Station crew by up to 10 days to fix a problem on the spacecraft that is to carry them into orbit, Russian news agencies reported. 3
+6665 Oil Prices Slip, Winter Supplies Seen Up Oil prices fell on Tuesday as an expected increase in US heating fuel supplies eased concerns over an inventory crunch should this winter #39;s weather prove colder than normal. 2
+1787 MCNAMARA RECEIVES GOOD NEWS Celtic have been boosted by the news that Jackie McNamara should be back in action within six weeks. The Hoops skipper was clearly in agony when he was stretchered off during Tuesday nights 3-1 defeat at the hands of Barcelona. 1
+1761 We need to do well - Benitez Rafael Benitez has admitted Liverpool can finally end speculation over Steven Gerrard #39;s future with a good Champions League campaign. 1
+1697 A target for terrorists An election campaign parades the political divide in the community. Yesterday, amid the extraordinary uncertainty about whether Australians had been taken hostage in Iraq, we saw the glue that unites the two sides of politics. 0
+4446 SCHOOL #39;S OUT FOR STERNE A first win on the European Tour - any tour, in fact - is a notable feat in any golfer #39;s career. But the one by South African Richard Sterne in the Madrid Open yesterday deserves special mention. 1
+6578 Court Declines to Hear Gay Marriage Case (AP) AP - The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a dispute over gay marriages, rejecting a challenge to the nation's only law sanctioning such unions. 0
+3746 Football: Azerbaijan 0-1 England Michael Owen heads England's winner in the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. 0
+3448 Thomson to Sell Media Group for #36;350 Mln (Reuters) Reuters - Thomson Corp. said on Friday it\will sell its media division to investment group Investcorp in\a #36;350 million cash deal that will tighten its focus on\electronic publishing. 2
+4114 Chirac: Europe Can Do More in Science Race (AP) AP - A European laboratory that was the birthplace of the World Wide Web and home of Nobel prize-winning developments in understanding the origins of the universe celebrated its 50th birthday Tuesday. But French President Jacques Chirac warned that despite those illustrious achievements, European scientists are falling behind. 3
+6645 Football Association charges Bolton striker over spitting incident Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf was cited for improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday after spitting in the face of an opponent. 1
+1316 Fierce Clashes in Iraq Kill 36; 203 Hurt US troops battled Shiite militiamen loyal to rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday in fierce fighting that killed 36 people, including 0
+772 Profiling Shaukat Aziz: economic reformist-turned-PM Shaukat Aziz, taking over as Pakistan #39;s 23rd prime minister on Saturday, is a former private banker credited with infusing new life into an almost bankrupt economy. 0
+3063 US football: Patriots' historic win New England win a record-tying 18th straight game - plus an NFL round-up. 0
+6700 Landslides, floods kill nearly 340 in Philippines MARAGUNDON, Philippines -- A powerful rainstorm triggered landslides and flash floods that killed nearly 340 people in the eastern Philippines, officials said yesterday, and rescuers raced to save those stranded in three coastal towns before a typhoon strikes the hard-hit region. 0
+4886 Thailand to prosecute 300 Muslims detained in deadly riot BANGKOK : Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said the government would prosecute 300 Muslims detained at a riot this week that led to the deaths of 87 protesters, while another 900 would be released. 0
+6713 Consumer Spending Up, Manufacturing Gains Consumers spent briskly in October and the nation #39;s manufacturers saw robust activity in November, encouraging signs that the last quarter of this year is shaping up nicely. 2
+2622 Court to hear case in gymnastics flap One way or another, Paul Hamm #39;s gold-medal odyssey is about to end. Whether he gets to keep the medal and the title he won a month ago in the Olympic men #39;s gymnastics all-around will be up to the sporting world #39;s highest authority. 1
+3288 Low-Income Lending Won #39;t Take A Hit Will low-income families become innocent victims of the crackdown on Fannie Mae (FNM )? After all, one of Fannie #39;s official missions is to increase the rate of homeownership by expanding the pool of capital available for mortgage loans. 2
+6719 iTunes now selling Band Aid song IPod owners can download the Band Aid single after Apple reaches agreement with the charity. 3
+2235 Washington chooses a stadium site for Expos The DC Sports and Entertainment Commission outlined its plans Tuesday night in a meeting with city government officials. An official involved in the process, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated 1
+6942 Pakistan Tests Medium-Range Nuclear-Capable Missile (Reuters) Reuters - Pakistan test-fired on Wednesday a\nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile, capable\of hitting targets deep inside arch-rival India. 0
+1693 Retail Sales Down; Trade Gap Larger (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. retail sales dipped in August\and the U.S. gap with its international trade partners widened\to a record level in the second quarter of the year, government\reports released on Tuesday showed. 2
+1005 Monster Mashes Attract Masses Kaiju Big Battel -- a multimedia event in which costumed combatants spew toxic ooze on audience members -- is growing in popularity. There are already dedicated websites and a DVD series. Coming next: a book and TV pilot. By Xeni Jardin. 3
+4312 Cisco Bolsters Its Security Story The move won #39;t have raised many eyebrows. Security is a hot market in which Cisco already has a strong grip in the enterprise space, and the vendor giant has already bolstered its security portfolio through 3
+1766 Bridgeway CEO to settle SEC fund charges - WSJ A mutual fund manager long regarded by many as an advocate for the interests of fund shareholders is expected to pay \$5 million to settle charges he overcharged his own investors by nearly that amount, the Wall Street Journal 2
+2111 Oil Hits \$46 as YUKOS Cuts China Supply LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices hit \$46 on Monday after Russia's YUKOS suspended some oil exports to China and concern lingered over storm-related supply disruptions into the United States. 2
+3990 UPDATE 1-Star Gas suspends payout, may seek bankruptcy Star Gas Partners LP (SGH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (SGU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has suspended distributions on its common partnership units and warned it may have to seek bankruptcy protection unless 2
+3726 Cherry OS: New Emulator Runs Mac OS On Windows Hardware A company called MXS announced a new software emulator called Cherry OS that makes it possible to install Mac OS X onto x86 hardware (running Windows). 3
+4011 Manning Throws 3 TDs to Lead Colts Past Titans INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Peyton Manning threw for 425 yards with three touchdowns and Edgerrin James ran for 105 yards with a pair of scores, as the Indianapolis Colts shook off a sluggish start and rolled to a 51-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans at the RCA Dome. 1
+2988 IMF urged to assist countries in prevention of financial crisis Developing countries on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF to develop effective lending facilities to assist countries in the prevention of financial crisis. 2
+2077 Bears back their coach with win GREEN BAY, Wis. - Thanks to Lovie Smiths ambitious words and his teams resolve to uphold them, the long dormant rivalry between Chicago and Green Bay might be back on track. 1
+7288 Gray, Demon Deacons Swing Back In Action, Seek To Shoot Down <b>...</b> Justin Gray has had an ample amount of time to get his shooting stroke ready. Gray and No. 6 Wake Forest are back in action after an eight-day break when they visit Temple on Monday. 1
+1210 British industry at best in 10 years Manufacturing industry is enjoying its strongest performance for almost 10 years, according to a survey by the Engineering Employers Federation. 2
+7347 Hockey Labor Talks Broken Off TORONTO -- National Hockey League labor talks came to a halt Tuesday after each side rejected the other #39;s proposal. The talks lasted more than three hours, with the league making a one-hour presentation on 1
+6759 Oracle expected to push on content management at OpenWorld Oracle is expected to unveil updates to its software's content management and business intelligence functions, as well as other enhancements at next week's Oracle OpenWorld user event. 3
+1951 Movie casts Afghans as 'Stray Dogs' struggling after hell of war (AFP) AFP - The powerful may wage war, but it is the powerless who suffer its consequences -- that is the message drummed home by quot;Stray Dogs, quot; an Iranian film on Afghanistan's pain after years under the control of warlords and foreign masters. 0
+1930 Red Sox ready to end jinx The New York Yankees hold the Curse of the Bambino, the Boston Massacre and their acquisition of Alex Rodriguez in their longstanding dominance over the Red Sox, but recent history suggests changes are coming. 1
+1392 Microsoft intros new mice, keyboards Microsoft announced on Wednesday five new mice and keyboards: Wireless Optical Desktop, which comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard; Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse; Digital Media Pro Keyboard; and Standard Wireless Optical Mouse. 3
+3770 Temasek May Buy Stakes in Minsheng Bank, Medco to Expand Abroad Temasek Holdings Pte, a \$53 billion Singapore government fund, may buy stakes in China #39;s first private bank and Indonesia #39;s biggest listed oil company as it steps up investments abroad. 2
+1727 Eagles Lose OL Andrews PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Offensive lineman Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia #39;s No. 1 draft pick this year, suffered a fractured right leg in Sunday #39;s game against the New York Giants. 1
+704 Anticipation nation LINCOLN, Neb. -- Carly Simon got it right a generation ago.AN-TI-CI-PA-TION. She wasn't singing about college football, but out here in the heartland of America, as Husker Nation prepares for a new season, the sense of anticipation is enormous. 1
+7403 Newcastle #39;s Boumsong bid rejected by Rangers Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has made an offer to Rangers for French international centre-back Jean-Alain Boumsong but the Scottish club have rejected his initial offer. 1
+5480 Superfast Notebook Graphics: NVidia #39;s GeForce Go 6800 PC World #39;s first tests of NVidia #39;s just announced high-end mobile graphics chip, the GeForce Go 6800, show that it is one of the first notebook graphics components to support performance rivaling that of desktop boards. 3
+6452 NBA Game Summary - Portland at Dallas Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Dallas to a 92-83 win over Portland at American Airlines Arena. 1
+1838 European Stocks Open Flat, Havas Falls (Reuters) Reuters - European shares opened steady on\Thursday, with French advertising group Havas falling after\news of a capital increase along with its first-half results\but Richemont rallied after reporting strong luxury goods\sales. 2
+2012 Leader Says Rebels Responsible for Siege MOSCOW Sept. 17, 2004 - Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev purportedly took responsibility Friday for a bloody school siege and other recent terrorist attacks that have killed more than 430 people, but 0
+4305 Einstein Is Proved Right Again An experiment using two orbiting satellites has proved that as the Earth turns it drags space and time around itself, like a spinning top in treacle. 3
+7372 Call it one for the pages Google #39;s project to archive millions of books from top libraries, experts said, is the first major step toward the company #39;s goal of indexing massive amounts of printed material, music and video. 3
+3310 Honeywell sues Apple, 33 others over LCD patent Honeywell on Wednesday announced that it has filed suit against Apple and 33 other companies for alleged patent infringement over a technology that quot;increases the brightness of images and that reduces the appearance of certain interference effects on a 3
+3219 Refugees: Fate of Hundreds Unknown UN officials have been denied permission to check the safety of about 850 migrants deported to Libya from Italy since Friday. The Italian government is flying the migrants to Libya after hundreds landed on 0
+6324 Chavez Visit to Spain Sparks Coup Controversy MADRID (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's fence-mending visit to Spain sparked political uproar on Tuesday when Madrid for the first time backed his allegations that the former Spanish government backed a coup against him. 0
+4781 Judge: Ex-Baylor Player Unfit for Trial (AP) AP - A former Baylor University basketball player charged with murdering a teammate was ruled incompetent to stand trial Thursday. 1
+2136 HEAP OF TROUBLE FOR RAVENS The Baltimore Ravens could be without one of their main offensive weapons for up to a month. Ravens coach Brian Billick said on Monday that two-time Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap could miss two to four weeks with a severely sprained right ankle. 1
+1334 OPEC Can Raise Output Capacity by 1 Mln Barrels/Day (Update1) The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which supplies a third of the world #39;s crude oil, can raise production capacity by 1 million barrels a day by year-end, OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said. 2
+2438 Mom Hugs 'Miracle' Baby After Ovarian Transplant (Reuters) Reuters - Ouarda Touirat, her day-old baby\daughter nestling in her arms, said Friday she had never lost\hope that she could conceive after cancer treatment left her\infertile. 3
+3177 Small changes, big profits Staples Inc. hosted a daylong event last week for analysts who follow the company's stock, laying out plans to keep growing in the immediate future and beyond. Everyone went home smiling. 2
+1645 OPEC Seen Wary on Increase in Oil Quotas VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC may resist calls to raise oil output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear of turning a decline from record prices into a rout. 2
+2421 Heathrow refuellers to push ahead with strike plans Aircraft refuellers at Heathrow Airport have vowed to push ahead with strike plans this weekend, potentially disrupting flights, after last-ditch pay talks collapsed, their union says. 2
+7537 Consumer Prices Rise 0.2 in November Consumer prices rose by a mild 0.2 percent in November as costs for gasoline and food products calmed down after posting sharp increases the month before. 2
+3866 United to seek more cuts from labor, elsewhere United Airlines says it #39;ll need even more labor cuts than anticipated to get out of bankruptcy. United told a bankruptcy court judge in Chicago today that it intends to start talks with unions next month on a new round of cost savings. 2
+6663 Oragenics Shares Up on FDA Clearance Shares of Oragenics Inc. jumped after the biotechnology company reported Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration allowed it to proceed with safety trials on a lifelong tooth decay protection rinse that 2
+4480 Yahoo! email acquisition aims to keep Google in view Stata Labs previously sold two products Bloomba and SAproxy Pro which have now been withdrawn from sale. Saproxy was an anti-spam product whilst Bloomba was an email management system which allows users to 3
+4637 In Asia, Powell defends N. Korea policy SEOUL -- Secretary of State Colin L. Powell yesterday sought to fend off complaints from key partners in the effort to end North Korea's nuclear programs that the Bush administration has not been sufficiently creative or willing to compromise in the negotiations. 0
+1150 Bush cuts down the middle on broccoli question (AFP) AFP - Facing a issue that once tripped up his father, US President George W. Bush told adoring supporters that he likes broccoli. Part of it, anyway. 0
+4855 Xbox owner sues MS p2pnet.net News:- Microsoft is being sued for damages, restitution and other costs and fees, quot;on behalf of all Xbox owners across the United States, quot; says Reuters. 3
+6736 Moya says he #39;ll beat Roddick on Friday Spains top singles player said he expects to beat American Andy Roddick in the Davis Cup final, which begins Friday at the Estadio Olimpico de la Cartuja. 1
+6228 "Bush Tries to Mend Ties With Latin America President Bush, trying to mend relations with Latin America, pledged Sunday to make a fresh push for stalled immigration reforms and defended the U.S. invasion of Iraq, saying that ""history will prove it right.""" 0
+5334 Drink-drive swimmer #39;very sorry #39; AN apologetic Michael Phelps today said he made a dangerous mistake when he was arrested for drink-driving last week. The Olympic swimming champion was arrested and charged with drink driving after a trooper 1
+6819 8 Accused of Inflating Kmart Profit The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five employees of companies that supplied the Troy, Mich., retail chain, accusing them of scheming to inflate Kmart's profit by \$24 million in 2001. 2
+4902 FasTrak Toll Bridge Discounts End Monday About 70,000 motorists signed up for FasTrak, the electronic toll collection system, since July 1, when tolls went up from \$2 to \$3. 2
+2477 Shanghai, Qualifying: Surprises all round Michael Schumacher spun and Sauber looked strong this afternoon. Fernando and Jacques went sixth and thirteenth. 1
+4878 Sluman, Byrd split lead; many bubbles burst Jeff Sluman and Jonathan Byrd were tied for the lead at the Chrysler Championship, both knowing the tournament really doesn #39;t start until the weekend. 1
+705 A great catch? Lobsters How does he like lobster? Boiled, steamed, broiled, baked, grilled? Newburg? Bahar Uttam prefers his with a capital L -- Lobsters -- and sees them frolicking on a tennis court rather than laid out on a plate. In Uttam's mind lurks a tasty dish for the town's sporting crowd, one that could satisfy the five-year hunger of tennis junkies, a ... 1
+5156 U.N.: Traces of Plutonium Found in Egypt (AP) AP - U.N. experts have found traces of plutonium near an Egyptian nuclear facility and are investigating whether it could be weapons-related or simply a byproduct of the country's peaceful atomic activities, diplomats told The Associated Press on Friday. 0
+2912 Wen calls for better leadership from party BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao yesterday pledged to improve the leadership of the Communist Party at a time when its popularity is waning. 0
+4654 WWW KOTV.com _ Nearly 800 British forces left their base in southern Iraq on Wednesday, heading north toward Baghdad to replace US troops who are expected to take part in an offensive against insurgent strongholds. 0
+3487 Kodak accepts \$92 million from Sun SUN MICROSYSTEMS will pay Kodak \$92 million to settle a patents infringement case after a jury found it guilty of using Java patents. 3
+3732 Google Woos Froogle UK Shoppers quot;We developed Froogle UK so that online shoppers could quickly and easily locate the products they are looking for, from the most obscure to the most popular, quot; Google Engineering Director Cosmos Nicolaou said in a statement. 3
+3553 Labour has failed on pensions, commission will report A report on pensions commissioned by the Government will be highly critical of Labour #39;s record on the issue, saying that people are saving far less for retirement than official figures show 2
+4043 Utah Seventh in First BCS Standings (AP) AP - As happy as Utah coach Urban Meyer was to hear his team was ranked seventh in the first Bowl Championship Series standings, he didn't want to talk about it much. 1
+2672 Pepsi Bottling Profit Rises (Reuters) Reuters - Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. , the\largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Tuesday said quarterly\profit rose on volume growth in the United States and Europe. 2
+7025 Wreckage of Navy helicopter found The wreckage of a Royal Navy helicopter, which disappeared with four crew members on board, has been found off the coast of Cornwall, the Ministry of Defence says. 0
+5036 Nokia to launch RFID phone kit with a magic touch Nokia has launched its first product that supports Near Field Communication (NFC), an emerging radio frequency identification (RFID) technology that could have significant implications for mobile commerce. 3
+6360 Jags #39; Leftwich likely to start on Sunday Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich participated in practice Wednesday and is expected to start this week against the Minnesota Vikings. 1
+6827 Danger - falling dollars The sharp fall in the dollar on the foreign exchange markets - and the consequent rise in the value of the euro - may seem like problems that are of little direct concern to the UK, which never signed up to the euro in the first place. 2
+3221 National Geographic Photo Camps Give Kids New Views In New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., National Geographic's Photo Camps this summer paired underprivileged students with seasoned photogropaphers. <i>With photo gallery.</i> 3
+3367 San Juan Airport Shuttered for an Hour (AP) AP - San Juan's international airport was closed for more than an hour Thursday morning after bomb-sniffing dogs alerted police to a suspicious piece of luggage, authorities said. 0
+1965 US Airstrikes Said to Kill at Least 44 in Iraq Iraqi health officials said American airstrikes that demolished homes late today in a village south of the volatile city of Falluja killed at least 44 people and wounded 27, including women and children. 0
+2046 Malls setting curfews for unchaperoned teens COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's 10 on a Friday night, and all 15-year-old Sylvia Fallon wants is to hang out with her friends at the mall. 2
+4458 Cardinals unable to solve Schilling The first at-bat of the game seemed to go on and on, with Red Sox starting pitcher Curt Schilling aiming to end the inning with little damage, and St. Louis leadoff batter Edgar Renteria aiming to throw a wrench is his game plan. Twelve pitches later, after several fouls, Schilling got Renteria to ground out to shortstop. 1
+6570 Myskina caps magnificent year for Russia Anastasia Myskina capped a magnificent year for Russian tennis by leading her country to their first Fed Cup title with a dramatic win over holders France. 1
+1088 The Playlist: What's Wrong With Digital Music Stores? (PC World) PC World - Though digital music has come a long way, today's online music stores still have significant problems. Here's my fix-it wish list. 3
+2765 Oil Falls Below \$49 on Nigeria Cease-Fire LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices dropped from record highs above \$50 a barrel on Wednesday as the U.S. government reported a surprise increase in crude stocks and rebels in Nigeria's oil-rich delta region agreed a cease-fire. 2
+6881 Bonds Could Have Unknowingly Taken Steroids OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Barry Bonds took creams and oils that could have contained steroids, but did so unknowingly out of blind faith in his trainer and best friend, the baseball player's lawyer said on Friday. 1
+3408 Lawmakers Try to OK Hurricane-Drought Aid (AP) AP - Lawmakers scrambled to approve a #36;14 billion package to aid hurricane and drought victims Thursday, driven by warnings that relief money was running out and a need to pass legislation before the planned departure of Congress at the end of this week for the election. 0
+6043 "US May Have New Case of Mad Cow Disease WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A final test is likely to confirm a second U.S. case of mad cow disease, experts said on Thursday, though they see a small possibility the animal, which tested ""inconclusive"" in two preliminary tests, could be given a clean bill of health." 2
+1767 THE 35TH RYDER CUP Tiger #39;s Cup doesn #39;t run over with success Bloomfield Township, Mich. -- The Ryder Cup is upon us, and you know what that means: Time to dress up as Mrs. Doubtfire and taunt Colin Montgomerie from behind the ropes? 1
+5840 Casino owners team up in Macao MACAO Publishing amp; Broadcasting said Tuesday that it had bought a stake in Stanley Ho #39;s latest gambling project in Macao as Asia #39;s two leading casino operators team up to expand in the region. 2
+3808 NBA says it has no plans to change 3-point shot despite NBDL <b>...</b> The NBA has no plans to change its rules for the 3-point shot, though it will proceed with an experiment for its developmental league in which all field goals will be worth 2 points until the final five minutes of regulation and overtime. 1
+865 Tokyo Stocks Flat, Focus on Data TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese stocks were flat in mid-morning trade on Monday with confidence in the domestic economic outlook failing to offset profit-taking that hit recent gainers such as insurers and real estate stocks. 2
+939 Braves Rally to Defeat Giants 7-6 (AP) AP - Even with a big lead in the NL East, the Atlanta Braves aren't taking anything for granted. 1
+4212 Syria #39;s role seen as root of Lebanese political crisis Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri resigned yesterday in a sign of deepening divisions within Lebanon #39;s fragile government over the decisive role that 0
+5525 Red Hat opens office in China The Linux firm said it will be collaborating with Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel and Oracle, as well as with Chinese companies. 3
+913 Language of goals what counts for tongue-tied Ronnie and Michael England striker Michael Owen said his lack of Spanish and Ronaldo #39;s lack of English did not hinder celebrations of the Brazilian #39;s matchwinner for Real Madrid in Sunday #39;s 1-0 win at Mallorca. 1
+2790 Salesforce.com launches on-demand support com September 29, 2004, 2:57 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. 3
+5076 Auto sales rise; Asians gain share Consumers shrugged off higher gasoline prices and weaker economic conditions to lift new car and truck sales up 2.2 percent in October. 2
+2618 Dell upgrades high-performance cluster line To boost performance for high-end users, Dell Inc. is upgrading its high-performance computing clusters by adding support for larger Topspin InfiniBand switches and PCIe host channel adapters. 3
+4837 National Foods to look for protector 29/10/2004 National Foods will hunt for a quot;white knight quot; to protect it from Fonterras \$A1.62 billion (\$NZ1.76 billion) bid, raising the risk New Zealand dairy farmers will get dragged into an expensive bidding war. 2
+1423 Explosives Found Hidden in Closed Russian Cinema ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Police have found explosives, detonators and a gun in a cinema in Russia's second city St Petersburg which was closed for renovation, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. 0
+7276 "McCain Optimistic About Steroid Test Deal (AP) AP - Sen. John McCain is ""guardedly optimistic"" that major league baseball and its players could reach an agreement on tougher testing for steroids." 1
+5967 Pacers triumph in Harrington #39;s return Harrington scored a season-high 30 points in a superlative performance against his former team, but the Indiana Pacers still escaped Conseco Fieldhouse with a 93-83 victory over Atlanta. 1
+5656 Don King Productions Presents: quot;Battle For Supremacy quot; On Saturday November 13th, ten misfits, nomads and upstarts seek to wage war or settle the score at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. 1
+5889 "U.S. Commander in Iraq Calls Shooting 'Tragic' The killing of a wounded Iraqi by a U.S. Marine in Fallujah was termed a ""tragic incident"" by the U.S. military commander in Iraq on Tuesday as Arab satellite channels replayed unedited footage of the shooting as often as every half-hour." 0
+1579 HP signs on high-speed networking start-up Hewlett-Packard has signed a deal to sell network adapters from start-up S2io that the companies say can transfer data 10 times faster than today #39;s widespread standard. 3
+1080 Davenport Advances at U.S. Open NEW YORK - Lindsay Davenport's summer of success stayed on course Thursday when the fifth-seeded former U.S. Open champion defeated Arantxa Parra Santonja 6-4, 6-2 and advanced to the third round of the season's final Grand Slam event... 0
+7573 Microsoft buy comes with strings attached A software company that Microsoft acquired this week to help beef up computer security may come with a bug of its own--a company claiming ownership of the programs. 3
+6049 Nike Co-Founder Knight Steps Down as CEO (Reuters) Reuters - Nike Inc. co-founder\Philip Knight, who helped transform a small-start up business\into the world's biggest athletic shoe company, will step down\as chief executive officer, the company said on Thursday. 2
+4776 New Technology Powers Fuel Cells A new fuel cell for notebook PCs, more compact and powerful than competing technologies, could be on the market in early 2006 at a price of around \$90, its Japanese inventors claim. 3
+4267 Warped Satellites Prove Einstein Theory -Scientists Einstein was right -- again. Satellites that have been pulled slightly off their orbits show that the Earth is indeed twisting the fabric 3
+2082 Microsoft Opens Office Source Code to Governments Microsoft Corp. will allow governments around the world that use its software to have controlled access to the source code for its pervasive Microsoft Office 2003 desktop offerings for the first time. 3
+5206 Bush: Americans Expect Bipartisanship (AP) AP - President Bush is striking twin themes for a second term, vowing to fight hard for his political agenda while reaching across the aisle to Democrats. 0
+5727 "Yahoo, EarthLink to Test New Anti-Spam System WASHINGTON (Reuters) - EarthLink Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ELNK.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ELNK.O</A> and Yahoo Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=YHOO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">YHOO.O</A> said on Monday they would begin tests of a new anti-spam technology that encodes digital signatures into customers' e-mail as a way to separate legitimate messages from unwanted spam." 3
+3665 Presidential winner faces 'twin deficits' battle (AFP) AFP - Whoever wins the November 2 presidential election will inherit massive budget and trade deficits that pose huge economic challenges that will give little relief for President George W. Bush or rival John Kerry. 0
+5163 Morocco mosque collapse kills 10 A house collapses onto a mosque in north-eastern Morocco, killing 10 people and injuring five others. 0
+6718 "Why 2004 was the year of the blog A US dictionary publisher declares ""blog"" as one of the words of the year." 0
+3666 Bengals DE Smith pleads not guilty to DUI Kettering, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Justin Smith entered a plea of not guilty for his drunken driving charge stemming from an arrest last Tuesday. 1
+3554 Senate Resolves Corporate Tax Bill Delay Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is shown in Washington in this Nov. 11, 2003, file photo. Known as one of the Senate #39;s more moderate Democrats, Landrieu undertook a fiery defense Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, of military 2
+6852 Former musician and Hells member sentenced to 15 months for threatening judge (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - TROIS-RIVIERES, Que. (CP) - A former Hells Angels member who played trumpet with the Quebec City Orchestra was sentenced Friday to 15 months in jail for uttering death threats against a judge. 0
+876 Still no beef resolution after latest talks NEW YORK, (Aug. 30, 2004) - Cattle farmers and haulers finally looking for a quick end to a 15-month ban on live cattle exports to the US are out of luck after Canadian Agriculture Minister Andy Mitchell 2
+2769 U.S. Asks Laos to Check Massacre Report (AP) AP - The State Department said Monday it is taking seriously allegations that Laotian military forces may have massacred children of the country's Hmong ethnic minority. 0
+6952 France rules out troop reduction in Afghanistan KABUL, Dec 8 (AFP) - NATO-led troops in Afghanistan will not scale back their presence before parliamentary elections in the war-torn country next spring, French junior foreign minister Renaud Muselier said Wednesday. 0
+2997 Pakistan Ups Security, Shi #39;ites Mourn Bomb Victims Pakistan beefed up security Saturday as minority Shi #39;ite Muslims prepared to bury victims of a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in the eastern town of Sialkot that killed at least 30 people a day earlier. 0
+1553 No. 9 Ohio State Edges Marshall on Last-Second FG COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Mike Nugent #39;s 55-yard field goal as time expired lifted the ninth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes to a dramatic 24-21 win over the pesky Marshall Thundering Herd in the first-ever meeting between the teams. 1
+803 "Kerry Says He's in a 'Fighting Mood' (AP) AP - Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Saturday he's in ""fighting mood"" with two months to go to the presidential as his allies defended him from questions about his valor in Vietnam." 0
+7208 US mounts fresh attack on Taliban The US-led militarycoalition in Afghanistan has beguna big offensive against militants loyal to the ousted Taliban regime in an attempt to quash any attempt to disrupt parliamentary elections next spring. 0
+4861 US Says Ukraine Can Still Salvage a Free and Fair Election The United States says Friday Ukraine still has an opportunity to conduct a free and fair presidential election Sunday, despite a campaign marred by charges of pro-government bias. 0
+5047 Markets Celebrate Bush Victory Wall Street threw a victory rally for President Bush today, driving up the entire market -- especially the stocks that investors believe will benefit from even more dominant Republican control of the federal government. 2
+6771 England's Lawyers Try to Get Photos Thrown Out Lawyers for Pfc. Lynndie R. England sought Wednesday to throw out evidence at the heart of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal -- the now-infamous photos showing her smiling and pointing at naked Iraqi detainees. 0
+7560 Israel's Labour to Join Sharon Coalition-Israeli Media JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's opposition Labour party has clinched a deal with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud party to join his coalition, a move that could push forward his Gaza pullout plan, Israeli media reported on Friday. 0
+3195 FEC Wants Campaign Finance Decision Stayed (AP) AP - Federal election officials have asked a judge to stay a ruling striking down several government regulations on political fund raising, arguing that rules interpreting the nation's campaign finance law are crucial as the election approaches. 0
+4454 FERGUSON ATTACKED IN TUNNEL BUST-UP SIR ALEX FERGUSON was pelted with food and pea soup by an Arsenal player in an extraordinary tunnel bust-up at Old Trafford yesterday. 1
+6978 Utah Hires Whittingham to Replace Meyer (AP) AP - Utah defensive coordinator Kyle Whittingham was hired as the school's football coach to replace Urban Meyer. 1
+3471 Update 4: Court Dismisses Suit From Hollinger Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. suffered a setback Friday in its legal battle against ousted CEO Conrad Black and several associates when a federal judge sharply scaled back its effort to 2
+6077 Spurs 88, 76ers 80 The Philadelphia 76ers got a firsthand demonstration of why Tim Duncan might be the toughest player in the NBA to defend. Duncan scored a season-high 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Spurs to 1
+899 Mining concern names outside managers SYDNEY Sons of Gwalia, the world #39;s leading supplier of tantalum, appointed outside managers on Monday after failing to reach agreement with creditors. 2
+6271 Nike Boosts Dividend by 25 Percent (Reuters) Reuters - Nike Inc. boosted its\quarterly dividend by 25 percent on Monday, citing strong cash\flow and growth prospects as the world's biggest athletic shoe\company has racked up record revenue and soaring profits the\past few years. 2
+660 Microsoft Reprimanded for Misleading Linux Ad (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - The United Kingdom's advertising watchdog group, the Advertising Standards Association, has found that complaints lodged against a Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) magazine ad that stated that Linux was more expensive than Windows were valid. 3
+4810 New federal law ends check floating A new federal law that went into effect yesterday will eventually eliminate the days of check floating.. However, some Sumner County bankers say it depends on where you bank and 2
+3709 Backe in no position to complain Brandon Backe wasn #39;t pleased when the Devil Rays, for the 2001 season, switched the minor-leaguer from outfield to pitcher. Considering how it worked out, Backe should give Tampa Bay a big thumbs up. 1
+1418 Inzaghi fit for start of season AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi is fit for the start of the Serie A season after recovering from an ankle injury, the club said on Thursday. 1
+5421 Stand Aside, Rudolph: The Mouse Will Lead A list of some of the best holiday gifts, based on taste, appearance or utility, available on the Web. 3
+7046 Nextel and Sprint in talks on possible merger Nextel and Sprint are in talks that could lead to a merger between the two mobile phone operators, sources close to the discussions said on Thursday. 2
+2704 Strong Earthquake Strikes Central Calif. PARKFIELD, Calif. - A strong earthquake struck Central California on Tuesday that was felt from San Francisco to the Los Angeles area... 0
+1627 Baseball still learning lessons from '94 strike (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - In the 10 years since major league baseball's lights were dimmed and the World Series canceled, players and owners have cashed in. 1
+2956 Bush, Kerry Trade Barbs Following Debate ALLENTOWN, Pa. - President Bush on Friday ripped into Sen... 0
+5717 B.C. Mountie killed in stolen truck crash leaves wife, two small children (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - VERNON, B.C. (CP) - Vernon RCMP have identified the auxiliary officer killed when the cruiser in which he was riding was struck by a stolen truck as Glen Evely, 39. 0
+2782 Washington Baseball Fans Await Word on Expos (Reuters) Reuters - Baseball fans in the nation's\capital were anxiously awaiting formal word on Wednesday that\the financially beleaguered Montreal Expos would relocate to\the city for the 2005 season. 1
+2501 Boeing CEO says market slower than Airbus suggests BERLIN: Boeing Co. Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher has said the US aircraft makers archrival Airbus was exaggerating the speed of recovery in the commercial airplane market. 2
+5519 HK banks to adopt different prime rates HSBC, Standard Chartered, Hang Seng bank announced Thursday that they will cut their lending and saving rates despite the 25 points rate hike in the United States overnight. 2
+4767 Yahoo Takes Search to the Airwaves Yahoo will offer its own version of wireless Internet searching, keeping pace with rival Google, which recently introduced a mobile search offering. 3
+5918 Sony Burner For Mac Users Sony has introduced a Mac compatible external double-layer dual-format DVD drive. The DRX-710UL-T comes with Roxio #39;s Toast 6 Lite software and will be available next month. 3
+5529 World Cup triumph means more money England #39;s first Rugby World Cup triumph a year ago generated profits of 13.5 million pounds (\$29.8 million Cdn) despite the loss of revenue from a lack of home games. 1
+1913 Knight Ridder Says It Will Miss Targets Knight Ridder Inc. expects third-quarter earnings to exceed expectations, largely due to a per-share gain of 9 cents related to the finalization of certain tax matters. 2
+6198 Vieira slams Spain #39;s stance on racism Patrick Vieira has fiercely criticised Spain #39;s record in combating racism in football and paid tribute to England #39;s record in acting against it. 1
+6168 Titantic is a treasure to be protected, explorer says Legendary explorer Robert Ballard was nervous this summer as he prepared to return to the Titanic for the first time since he discovered the famous shipwreck nearly two decades ago. 3
+4809 The Red Sox Gaze Ahead After Much Looking Back The Boston Red Sox are already thinking about next year, the year after and, above all, how to avoid another eight-and-a-half-decade drought. 1
+3747 Ban for former Ahold executives Dutch retailer Ahold's former chairman and its ex-finance officer are barred from executive posts as part of a US fraud case settlement. 0
+5614 "'Miracle baby' a victim - judge A ""miracle baby"" was the victim of child traffickers motivated by financial greed, a judge rules." 0
+1291 Drug makers target counterfeits Big pharmaceutical companies are testing new tracking technology they hope will help them spot counterfeit drugs before they reach consumers' medicine cabinets. 2
+5506 Gold Fields loses high court bid to halt Harmony takeover South African mining giant Gold Fields lost a high court bid to halt a hostile takeover by rival Harmony Gold, which is seeking to create the world #39;s biggest gold producer, a court official said. 2
+7411 Mars is more Earth-like SAN FRANCISCO: Pictures of Earth-like clouds were captured by Nasa #39;s Mars rover on Wednesday. Reports also indicate that there #39;s a rock that doesn #39;t look like anything scientists have ever seen. 3
+4425 2 Troops Said Killed by Turkey Land Mine (AP) AP - Two Turkish soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a land mine in southeastern Turkey, and a small oil pipeline was damaged by a bomb in two attacks Sunday blamed on Kurdish rebels, the Anatolia news agency reported. 0
+6032 Israel Apologizes for Killing Egyptian Officers The Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, apologized to Egypt today after an Israeli army tank crew fired on an Egyptian patrol near the border with Gaza, killing three Egyptian police officers. 0
+4860 "NASA Scientists Find Surface of Titan 'Very Alien' (Reuters) Reuters - The surface of Saturn's moon Titan\may be covered by thick drifts of combustible organic ""snow""\floating on lakes of liquid methane or water and ammonia ice\flows, NASA scientists said on Friday." 3
+3776 Dual Internal Clocks Control Fruit Flies -Study (Reuters) Reuters - Humans are not the only creatures with\an internal biological clock. Fruit flies have two, which\separately control morning and evening activity, scientists\said Wednesday. 3
+7557 GM announces global economic development forums General Motors Corp. said Friday it would host a series of economic development forums around the globe in an effort to share the expertise it has acquired through various local projects. 2
+7129 PayPal and Apple iTunes link-up Online auction house eBay #39;s payment system PayPal can now be used for purchases by US customers of Apple #39;s iTunes music store. 3
+3018 Arsenal's Unbeaten Streak Reaches 48 Games (AP) AP - Arsenal extended its unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 48 games Saturday, getting two goals from Thierry Henry in a 4-0 victory over Charlton and bouncing back from a Champions League tie. 1
+6110 Tacoma weathers ERP and CRM 'perfect storm' Problems with a \$50 million-plus rollout of SAP's ERP, CRM and other business apps in the city of Tacoma, Wash., have generated a storm of end-user complaints, bad press and a call for an independent audit of the situation. 3
+3931 Blair to put British troops under US control Critics of the Iraq war have slammed the prime minister following a decision to allow British troops to move into dangerous territory around Baghdad under US military command. 0
+6503 Tax-Free Bonuses Tagged Out Some taxpayers have been dusting off an old Internal Revenue Service ruling about signing bonuses in baseball contracts and using it to justify skipping payroll taxes and income-tax withholding on signing bonuses generally. 2
+1578 Exit Polls: Hong Kong Democrats Win Limited Gains HONG KONG (Reuters) - Pro-democracy candidates won limited gains in Hong Kong's Legislative Council election on Sunday and the pro-Beijing camp achieved a better-than-expected showing, exit polls showed. 0
+1756 Report: Japan PM Advisers See China Military Threat (Reuters) Reuters - In a move that could further chill ties\between the two Asian powers, an advisory panel to Japan's\prime minister will say China should be described as a military\threat in a defense review, the Nihon Keizai newspaper reported\on Wednesday. 0
+5141 Search Marketing Beyond Google and Overture When most people talk about pay per click (PPC) search engine advertising, Google and Overture (Yahoo!) take center stage. But in reality, there are hundreds of smaller 'Tier Two' search engines that offer compelling PPC opportunities. 3
+3337 Transactions BASEBALL Cincinnati (NL): Announced OF John Vander Wal declined an outright assignment and elected free agency. Cleveland (AL): Designated INF Ivan Ochoa, P Jake Robbins, and OF Ernie Young for assignment. Montreal (NL): Declined to exercise its 2005 option on C Einar Diaz; assigned OF Matt Cepicky outright to Edmonton (PCL). Oakland (AL): Claimed P Tim Harikkala off waivers from ... 1
+953 Alitalia union may accept job cuts A top Italian labor leader says his union could consider job cuts at Alitalia to prevent the airline #39;s collapse, as workers at the flag carrier clamored for details of its cost-cutting rescue plan. 2
+6592 "Sony, IBM, Toshiba Give Details of 'Cell' Chip (Reuters) Reuters - IBM , Sony Corp. (6758.T) and\Toshiba Corp. (6502.T) on Monday revealed their plans for the\powerful new ""Cell"" processor the three are jointly producing\to run next-generation computers, game consoles and\televisions." 2
+7344 Briefly: Israel, Egypt and US trade pact Egypt, Israel and the United States have reached an agreement that allows Egyptian industry to sell products using Israeli parts duty free in America. 0
+1901 Microsoft/Sun documents If you #39;re up for some light reading, see the links below for the underlying documents that formed Microsoft #39;s April settlement with Sun Microsystems. 3
+6152 Harvick Holds Off McMurray for Busch Series Win HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Sports Network) - Kevin Harvick held off fellow Nextel Cup driver Jamie McMurray on three restarts over the final 20 laps to capture the Ford 300. The No.29 Chevrolet crossed the finish line 0.218 seconds ahead of runner-up McMurray. 1
+6743 Gunfire Erupts During Powell Visit to Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - Shooting erupted on Wednesday outside Haiti's presidential palace while Secretary of State Colin Powell was inside talking with the interim leaders of the violence-plagued country. 0
+2337 Japanese Baseball Players, Owners Reach Deal (Reuters) Reuters - Japanese baseball players and club\representatives reached a deal Thursday to end the first strike\in the 70-year history of the sport in Japan, with owners\agreeing to let newcomers into the leagues as early as next\season. 1
+860 SEVEN KILLED IN KABUL BLOODSHED At least seven people have been killed in a bomb blast in central Kabul - the second deadly explosion in Afghanistan over the weekend. 0
+6971 IT Giants Form Grid Computing Alliance Oracle, Dell, EMC and Intel have joined with other tech companies to create an industry standard for enterprise grid systems. quot;Project MegaGrid quot; will help maximize the use of computing resources, according to the group. 3
+1467 GAME DAY RECAP Thursday, September 09 Bobby Madritsch pitched eight shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners ended a seven-game losing streak Thursday night with a 7-1 victory over Boston, dropping the Red Sox 3 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East. 1
+6816 UN offers plan to calm tension along Rwanda-Congo border KINSHASA - The United Nations says it may have found a way to prevent the further escalation of tensions between Congo and Rwanda. 0
+7350 Racing: Jockey Club abandons inquiry into Fallon Kieren Fallon can now look forward to a Christmas of giggling children, mince pies and roaring log fires following the announcement that the Jockey Club have abandoned their inquiry into 1
+5884 Argentina gets China investment China is to invest nearly \$20bn (11bn) in Argentina over the next 10 years, Argentine officials say. 0
+1910 Zeile to catch one last time Art Howe will fulfill a wish of the retiring Todd Zeile on Friday night: Zeile will catch Tom Glavine in Pittsburgh, his first time behind the plate in 14 years. 1
+2566 A wandering Congress trips over the US Constitution That is the one-word message of advice that citizens wanted to send to members of Congress at the end of last week. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate looked as if they are having trouble seizing 2
+5906 Getting with the program Microsoft, the behemoth Redmond, Wash., software company lurking over the computing world, Nov. 11 released a quot;beta, quot; or test, version of its online search service. 3
+2587 Greek School Bus Crash Kills Seven, Injures 24 KAMMENA VOURLA, Greece (Reuters) - A bus carrying school students and teachers to the Athens Paralympic Games collided with a truck in central Greece on Monday killing at least seven people and injuring 24, officials said. 0
+2057 German Far-Right Profits from Anger Over Reforms German far-right parties surged in eastern state elections Sunday, riding public anger against government welfare cuts and fanning fears among mainstream parties that the country #39;s image could suffer. 0
+3270 CA to buy Netegrity for \$430 million com October 6, 2004, 7:36 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. 2
+1205 Saddam #39;s top aide al-Douri arrested File photo taken on March 1, 2003 shows Izzat Ibrahim at the Arab Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. Ibrahim, the second most powerful man of the former Iraqi regime, was captured on Sept. 0
+3266 US Files WTO Case Against Europe Over Airbus Aid (Update3) The US filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization, arguing that European Union loans to aircraft maker Airbus SAS are an illegal subsidy. 2
+4780 This could be the week for a Patriots loss The New England Patriots might be like no other powerhouse in NFL history. They almost never dominate, they just always win -- a record 21 victories in a row including the postseason, 18 straight in the regular season. 1
+7413 Bush Pledges Strong-Dollar Policy President Bush meets with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, in Washington. 2
+2682 DNA map of elephants to net Africa #39;s ivory poachers Scientists say a DNA map of Africa #39;s elephant herds will help combat the illegal trade in ivory. The map is a genetic profile of elephant groupings across the continent, from the dense forests of western and central Africa to the vast eastern savanna. 3
+4008 Foreign investors likely to bid for Yukos unit MOSCOW: Foreign investors may take part in the sale of assets in Russian oil major Yukos main production unit, which could be offered at a 60 price discount to settle back taxes, Russian television reported on Monday. 2
+6292 SKorea's Hyundai Motor to join strike against labor reform bill (AFP) AFP - Workers at South Korea's largest automaker Hyundai Motor will go on strike Friday to oppose proposed government labor reform legislaton, union leaders said. 0
+3424 Warne ends India #39;s teen resistance India posted 199/7 and trail Australia by 275 runs at lunch on the third day of the first Test at Bangalore. India #39;s two teenagers Pathiv Patel and Irfan Pathan, who resumed on 18 and one respectively, fought 1
+4407 Berlin ties Miami mark RALEIGH, N.C. -- Brock Berlin tied a Miami record shared by Bernie Kosar, Steve Walsh, and Ken Dorsey with five touchdown passes, and Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for another score, helping the No. 4 Hurricanes hold off North Carolina State, 45-31, last night. 1
+1067 British Bug Splat Survey Springs Surprise (Reuters) Reuters - The results of one of the stranger\environmental surveys to be conducted in Britain are in -- and\there's a surprise. 3
+3024 No. 20 Wisconsin 24, Illinois 7 Tailback Anthony Davis #39; return from an eye injury sparked No. 20 Wisconsin #39;s stagnant offense and the Badgers #39; defense was as stout as ever in a 24-7 victory over Illinois on Saturday. 1
+6389 Intel Helps Asian PC Partners Ship With Linux (TechWeb) TechWeb - Chipmaker provides Linux tools to reach growing market there. 3
+4958 London Times goes strictly tabloid After more than two centuries as a broadsheet newspaper, The Times of London has gone strictly tabloid. On Monday, The Times moved to a totally compact format after almost a year of dual publication. 3
+5315 Pfizer's Gloom Factor The stock will continue to be depressed, but things will improve if Celebrex's safety is proven. 2
+4794 Gateway reports smaller net loss as restructuring continues Gateway Inc. reported a narrowed net loss in the first quarter as it continues to restructure its operations and integrate its acquisition of eMachines. 2
+1079 LeapFrog's Greener Pastures (The Motley Fool) The Motley Fool - If you've ever had the entrepreneurial bug dig its teeth into you, odds are that you might take heart anytime a company's founder steps down and moves on. Granted, sometimes you have instances like Gateway's (NYSE: GTW - News) Ted Waitt and Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL - News) Steve Jobs in which the originators come back to lead their companies, but that's rarely the case. 3
+4993 Premier League charges Villa manager with illegal approach for <b>...</b> The Premier League has charged Aston Villa manager David O #39;Leary with making an illegal approach for Southampton striker James Beattie. 1
+6135 Steelers' Staley Downgraded to Doubtful (AP) AP - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley was downgraded to doubtful Friday with a sore hamstring, meaning he will almost certainly miss a third consecutive game Sunday. 1
+4403 Suicide bomber wounds 7; Afghan vote tally nears end KABUL, Afghanistan -- A Taliban suicide fighter killed himself and wounded at least seven others, including three members of a NATO-led peacekeeping force, in a grenade attack on a busy shopping street in central Kabul yesterday. 0
+2427 Strikes at London airports London - A 48-hour strike by aircraft refuellers at London Heathrow airport got under way on Friday, with baggage handlers at Gatwick airport also preparing to walk out, threatening a weekend of travel disruptions. 2
+2575 Now Virgin to offer trips to space LONDON, England -- British entrepreneur Richard Branson announced his company has signed a deal to offer the world #39;s first commercial flights to space under the branding quot;Virgin Galactic. 3
+2793 Diamondbacks Ink Fassero Phoenix, AZ -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free agent pitcher Jeff Fassero for the remainder of the 2004 season. The move comes just five days after he was released by the Colorado Rockies. 1
+2384 Making Windows More Secure HEY labor long hours to write their software, testing and perfecting it. They toil in obscurity, fully aware that they #39;ll never get credit for their work. 3
+4918 Malaysia #39;s Anwar Returns to Hero #39;s Welcome Malaysia #39;s former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has come home to a rock star #39;s welcome Sunday. He returned from undergoing back surgery in Germany following his release from prison last month. 0
+2378 China admits it #39;s worried over stalled N.Korean nuclear talks China admitted Tuesday it was worried about the apparent stalling of six-party talks about North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons program and blamed the lack of trust between Pyongyang and Washington. 0
+1957 "Pa. Golfer Cleared of Not Yelling 'Fore' (AP) AP - A golfer plunked in the face by an errant ball was unable to convince a jury that the man who hit him was negligent for failing to yell ""Fore!""" 1
+2907 Huskies trip up Pitt Connecticut linebacker Alfred Fincher matched his career high with 17 tackles and helped the Huskies secure their first Big East win as a conference member 1
+6987 Amazon Burning Makes Brazil a Leading Polluter <p></p><p> By Axel Bugge</p><p> BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Burning of the Amazon andother forests accounts for three quarters of Brazil'sgreenhouse gas emissions and has made the country one of theworld's leading polluters, a long-delayed government reportshowed on Wednesday.</p> 0
+5813 ScanSoft to acquire 3 software firms ScanSoft Inc. said it plans three acquisitions. The company will acquire Phonetic Systems Ltd., a provider of automated directory assistance and voice-based programs, for \$35 million in cash, and an additional consideration of up to \$35 million, based on the achievement of performance targets and the potential vesting of a warrant to buy 750,000 common shares. ART Advanced Recognition Technologies ... 2
+3449 House passes bill to criminalize spyware fraud The House Thursday passed a bill that would criminalize the use of spyware to commit fraud or other crimes, adding an additional two to five years to federal sentences. 3
+6148 Toronto Raptors Team Report - November 20 (Sports Network) - The Toronto Raptors found themselves on the wrong end of a 101-94 decision against the red-hot Seattle SuperSonics on Friday at the Air Canada Centre. 1
+1720 Oracle Profit Rises on Software Demand SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. on Tuesday reported a higher quarterly profit as the world's second largest software company benefited from steady demand for its flagship database software. 2
+6608 Nuggets Knock Off Hornets 76-67 (AP) AP - Earl Boykins scored 22 points to help the Denver Nuggets overcome the absence of Carmelo Anthony and defeat the New Orleans Hornets 76-67 on Monday night. 1
+626 Dream Team Leads Spain 44-42 at Halftime ATHENS, Greece - As expected, the U.S. men's basketball team had its hands full in a quarterfinal game against Spain on Thursday... 0
+4791 At wireless show, services take center stage Games, graphic ring tones and other services dominate the showroom floor. Also: Yahoo battles Google for the cell phone. 3
+5058 Roma 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen: FT Report ROME, November 3 (Champions League) - Vincenzo Montella #39;s injury-time equaliser forced Bayer Leverkusen to settle for a share of the points on Wednesday in Group B of the Champions League but the Eternal City club are virtually eliminated if not yet 1
+7248 Israel to Renovate Crumbling Entrance to Disputed Holy Site in Jerusalem's Old City (AP) AP - Israel will renovate the crumbling entrance to a disputed holy site in Jerusalem's Old City that is revered by Jews and Muslims, officials said Monday. 0
+4786 Elarton agrees to \$850,000, one-year deal with Indians Scott Elarton, who pitched effectively late in the season after a slow start with Cleveland, agreed Thursday to an \$850,000, one-year contract with the Indians. 1
+6778 Reed on track despite science outlook Reed Elsevier on Thursday reiterated that it remained on track to deliver mid to high single-digit earnings-per-share growth this year despite concerns over its science publishing unit. 2
+6765 AOL Updates Audio Video Search SingingFish AOL Updates Audio Video Search SingingFish\\Rumors are floating that market leaders Google along with Yahoo! and Microsoft (MSN) are working on an improved multimedia searching capabilities. AOL entered into the field with their acquisition of Singingfish Inc. around a year ago.\\Singingfish Inc. would be today announcing their updated services to ... 3
+7174 Arsenal boss: Flamini, Cesc will do job on Chelsea Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dismissed claims today #39;s clash with Chelsea will decide the title race. He said: quot;The season is not finished but you can say Chelsea are already better than they were last year. 1
+5526 Microsoft slaps down Intel #39;s Itanium chip THE CINDERELLA of Intel #39;s chips, the Itanium, has been told it can #39;t go to the Microsoft #39;s supercomputer ball. That #39;s according to a report on Infoworld, which claims that the software giant will only support 3
+2295 CBS Fined #36;550,000 for Jackson Stunt (AP) AP - CBS got the bill Wednesday for Janet Jackson's eye-catching flash dance during the Super Bowl halftime show: a record #36;550,000. 1
+6519 Ravens' Offensive Coordinator Resigns (AP) AP - Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh resigned under pressure Monday after meeting with head coach Brian Billick, who finally lost patience with the team's sputtering attack. 1
+6343 Iran Seeks to Amend Nuclear Freeze Deal (AP) AP - Iran sought on Wednesday to partially roll back its commitment to freeze all uranium enrichment programs, demanding the right to run some equipment that can be used to produce nuclear arms. 0
+4449 Loss bodes well for future They beat a bunch of bad teams -- some, just barely -- to become the first team in franchise history to get off to a 5-0 start. Still, we couldn #39;t tell just how good the Jets really were. 1
+1343 Matsushita Unveils DVD Recorders, Eyes Higher Share TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic brand products maker Matsushita Electric Industrial unveiled five new DVD recorders on Wednesday and said it was aiming to boost its share of the domestic market to over 40 percent from around 35 percent. 3
+5380 Cocoa Price Off, Ivory Coast Shot to Bits (Reuters) Reuters - World cocoa prices rose from intraday\lows, but exports from the Ivory Coast, the key global\supplier, remain on hold after mob violence and military\clashes paralyze business in the West African country, traders\said on Tuesday. 2
+1688 Help wanted by IT services firms The growing services industry is hiring, but tech workers looking for a job may need to do more than brush up on their coding. 3
+815 Pakistan province focuses on prayers, curbing vice (Reuters) Reuters - Cinemas are barred from hoisting movie bill-boards and shopkeepers are afraid to display posters featuring women in the historic northern Pakistani city of Peshawar. 0
+805 GlobeTrotter: Mandrake-based 40GB Linux Mobile Desktop joestar writes quot;Mandrakesoft amp; LaCie have just launched quot;GlobeTrotter quot;, a ultra-compact 40 GB bootable USB hard-drive pre-loaded with Mandrakelinux 10. 3
+5463 Chile's Lagos Receives Torture Commission Report <p></p><p> By Ignacio Badal</p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean President Ricardo Lagosreceived a chilling report on Wednesday from a governmentcommission that interviewed more than 30,000 victims tochronicle for the first time the systematic use of tortureduring Augusto Pinochet's 1973-1990 dictatorship.</p> 0
+771 Fired-up Baggaley takes silver Australia #39;s Nathan Baggaley was over the moon after winning the silver medal in the Olympic kayaking K1 500 event today. Double world champion Baggaley fired from the start and took an early lead but faded 1
+7404 \$210M Fine In AOL Probe WASHINGTON (CBS) America Online has agreed to pay a \$210 million fine to settle a Justice Department investigation of securities fraud, a department official tells CBS News. 2
+4026 "Kraft Profit Falls on Higher Costs CHICAGO (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KFT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KFT.N</A> on Monday posted a 3.8 percent drop in quarterly profit, weighed down by higher marketing spending and increased costs for cheese, coffee and other materials." 2
+6073 Hokies making statement about ACC title intentions The annual summer barbecues that Ralph Friedgen and Frank Beamer co-host at their lake homes in Georgia may be a little less cordial after the way Beamer #39;s Virginia Tech Hokies waxed Friedgen #39;s Maryland Terrapins 55-6 last night. 1
+4208 Peru Gov't: Police Killed in Self-Defense Peru's interior minister said Wednesday that police acted in self-defense when they killed three coca farmers who were part of a group that hurled rocks and tried to burn a police lieutenant alive to protest U.S.-backed eradication of their cocaine producing crop. 0
+7182 Big Green slip by Wildcats Mike Lang had a career-high 25 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 1:16 remaining, to lift Dartmouth to a 69-67 nonconference victory over New Hampshire last night in Hanover, N.H. Lang's basket broke a 66-66 tie. Dartmouth (3-3) then fouled the Wildcats' Jermaine Anderson, who hit one of two free throws to make it 68-67 with 54 seconds left. A ... 1
+5745 Rivera was a corner stone for Ruiz NEW YORK -- For a time Saturday night, John Ruiz was ready to give up. 1
+6162 WRAPUP 1-Careless Chelsea and Arsenal let victories slip League leaders Chelsea allowed Bolton Wanderers to recover from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in one of two major surprises in the Premier League on Saturday. 1
+2361 Leaders converge on Melbourne PRIME Minister John Howard and Labor leader Mark Latham will converge on Melbourne today as the city gets into the swing of AFL celebrations. 0
+5499 NASCAR gives liquor a shot Beginning next season, NASCAR will uncork its long-standing ban on hard-liquor sponsorships, which will tap a new source of funding for at least two high-profile race teams. 1
+3954 iPod, DVD Players Lead Aug. Electronics Prices Lower NEW YORK (Reuters) - Price declines for U.S. consumer electronics accelerated in August, fueled by discounted price cuts for the popular iPod digital music player and traditional DVD players, according to an industry study prepared for Reuters. 3
+5132 Dubai first to breed at-risk bird A zoo in the Gulf has bred a bird which is threatened by the fast pace of development in the region. 3
+3039 Turkey to Get Green Light for EU Entry Talks -Paper The European Commission #39;s report on Turkey next week will recommend that the European Union open accession negotiations with Ankara, the German daily Bild said Sunday, quoting sources at the EU executive. 0
+6951 Hawks Evicted From New York City Perch (AP) AP - Pale Male the city hawk was evicted from his nest, and the flap has already begun. 3
+2402 Davis Cup: Australia takes 2-0 lead in World Group playoff :Lleyton Hewitt gave Australia a 2-0 lead in its Davis Cup World Group playoff today with a record-setting 6-0 6-2 6-2 win over Mehdi Tahiri of Morocco on grass at Royal Kings Park. 1
+2780 Salesforce.com Launches On-Demand Support System On-demand CRM provider Salesforce.com Wednesday rolled out a parallel service its calling Support.com and aiming at corporations with far-flung call centers, help desks, and on-call technicians. 3
+5376 Supreme Court Asked To Hear File-Sharing Arguments The file-sharing legal battle has moved to the Supreme Court, with a group composed of labor unions, sports leagues and state attorneys general asking for a hearing on a claim brought 3
+3724 HCA Warns on Third-Quarter Earnings Hospital giant HCA Inc. said Wednesday it expects third-quarter earnings to range between \$222 million and \$232 million, or 46 cents to 48 cents per share, including losses from hurricanes Charley, Frances 2
+1917 Tigers Clip Indians 6-4 (AP) AP - Eric Munson and Omar Infante each hit two-run homers and Detroit's bullpen stayed busy all night Thursday, leading the Tigers to a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians. 1
+1332 Netflix and TiVo Joining Forces Online Home entertainment trendsetters Netflix Inc. (NFLX) and TiVo Inc. (TIVO) hope to link up on a service that will use high-speed Internet connections to pipe DVD-quality movies into the homes of their mutual subscribers. 3
+6746 Judge Declines to Dismiss Steroid Case (AP) AP - A judge declined to dismiss charges against four men accused of distributing steroids to top athletes amid accusations that prosecutors illegally searched a nutritional supplement lab and the house and car of Barry Bonds' trainer. 1
+1131 Continental won #39;t make pension contributions this year Continental Airlines announced today it will not make any contributions to its pension plan this year, citing as reasons the ongoing uncertainty of the industry #39;s economic environment and the record high cost of jet fuel. 2
+2197 News: WLANs go feral in corporate undergrowth Frustrated employees are taking IT into their own hands by installing DIY Wi-Fi access points (APs) in their offices while their IT departments don't even notice, according to Gartner.\ 3
+6902 Israel Says It Would Respond Positively to Truce JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel termed as premature on Tuesday an Egyptian report that it had agreed in principle with the Palestinians on proposals to end their conflict but said it would respond positively if militants ceased attacks. 0
+4354 Delta Air May File Bankruptcy Soon-Report Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, the Washington Post reported in its Saturday edition, citing an unnamed source familiar with the situation. 2
+7415 "Google Wins Trademark Victory Over GEICO ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday handed online search engine Google Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GOOG.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GOOG.O</A> a victory in a trademark infringement case on Wednesday, ruling that when users searched for insurer GEICO, Google could display rivals as well." 2
+3918 Palestinians Sift Rubble After Israel's Gaza Assault JABALYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Palestinians sifted through the rubble of dozens of homes in a sprawling refugee camp on Saturday after Israel ended its most powerful assault in the Gaza Strip in four years of bloodshed. 0
+6548 Eagles 27, Giants 6 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The Philadelphia Eagles won a fourth consecutive NFC East title by making Eli Manning look very much like a rookie. 1
+2318 Maker of Twinkies goes into bankruptcy Onge. Interstate Bakeries Corp. has filed for bankruptcy, a casualty of rising costs and reduced demand for carbohydrate-rich breads and pastries, including its Wonder Bread and Hostess Twinkies. 2
+5843 Crude oil prices continue decline Crude oil fell to the lowest price in almost two months after Iran, OPEC #39;s second-biggest oil producer, said it would stop enriching uranium to ward off US calls for sanctions. 2
+2776 Start-up OQO to launch hand-size PC Want a full-fledged Windows XP computer that's about the size of a Pocket PC? Tiny machine debuts after two years of delay. 3
+2445 US stocks up on durable goods news; chips down US stocks got a mild boost on Friday as government data showed better-than-expected demand in August for durable goods other than transportation equipment, but climbing oil prices limited gains. 2
+5620 Video phones act as dating tools Plus: At 80, fractal discoverer Benoit Mandelbrot says he has much math work left to do. News.com Extra 3
+1707 Piller Out for Months After Arm Surgery (AP) AP - Titans guard Zach Piller might miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair his ruptured left biceps. 1
+6006 Russia #39;s Putin Defends Reforms, Worries About Clans Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he had no plans to grab more power or change the constitution when reforming Russia #39;s government structure. 2
+822 Legendary double for El Guerrouj In a historic 5,000-meter race, Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco, who won gold at 1,500 meters last week, outkicked Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia in 1
+844 Thousands Hit NYC Streets; Cheney Arrives NEW YORK - Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched past the Madison Square Garden site of the Republican National Convention on Sunday, chanting, blowing whistles and carrying anti-war banners as delegates gathered to nominate President Bush for a second term. On the eve of the convention, the demonstrators packed the street from sidewalk to sidewalk for 20 blocks as they slowly filed past... 0
+4393 Tenth-Ranked Ga. Gets Past Ark. 20-14 (AP) AP - David Greene threw for a career-high 382 yards and two touchdowns, Thomas Brown rushed for 107 yards and No. 10 Georgia held off Arkansas 20-14. 1
+6254 Powell Meets with Middle East Leaders CBN.com - (CBN News) -ERUSALEM -h the death of Yasser Arafat behind them, the Palestinians and Israelis are now facing an historic opportunity to move forward in peace. 0
+4962 Merck Shares Drop on Report of Documents About Vioxx Drug Merck amp; Co. shares fell as much as 7 percent to their lowest level in more than eight years after the Wall Street Journal said the drugmaker tried for years to stop safety concerns from hurting sales of its Vioxx painkiller. 2
+4964 Rehhagel runs into adoring Greeks in Germany Otto Rehhagel, the German who led Greece to an upset win at Euro 2004, is amazed how many adoring Greeks there are in every corner of the world and how hard it is to pay for anything when he meets the grateful fans. 1
+4270 Cisco #39;s Perfigo Acquisition Delivers Policy Compliance To Channel In a move that targets the increased threats of worms and viruses to networked businesses, Cisco Systems Thursday said it will acquire privately owned endpoint compliance vendor Perfigo in a deal worth approximately \$74 million. 3
+4097 Greenspan: Debt, home prices not dangerous The record level of debt carried by American households and soaring home prices do not appear to represent serious threats to the US economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday. 3
+1777 SportsNetwork Game Preview (Sports Network) - Tim Wakefield tries for his first win in three starts this evening when the Boston Red Sox continue their three-game series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Fenway Park. 1
+1032 Scientists to Study Dairy Going Organic (AP) AP - Cornell researchers will watch five upstate New York dairy herds to learn about the problems and challenges of converting from conventional to organic farming. 3
+6555 Iraq to spend \$1 billion to expand oil production Iraq is planning to spend more than \$1 billion in 2005 to boost its oil production capacity by about 15 percent to 3.25 million barrels a day, an Iraqi official said. 2
+654 Olympics: High-Flying Holm Aims to Defy Science (Reuters) Reuters - Sweden's gold medal-winning high\jumper Stefan Holm reckons he can leap even higher but\scientists say he and other athletes were already close to the\limit of what they can achieve. 3
+4959 Sysco profit climbs 8 percent on sales Sysco Corp., the country #39;s largest food service distributor, Monday said profit for its latest quarter rose 8 percent, as it increased sales and trimmed expenses despite the hurricanes in the Southeast. 2
+6223 Bettis, Steelers post eighth straight win CINCINNATI - Jerome Bettis ran for 129 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers #39; blitzing defense created havoc in the second half in a 19-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday. 1
+5474 Nikkei Seen Flat; Earnings, Data Awaited TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese stocks are expected to change little from the previous day's closing levels on Thursday as investors await key domestic economic data and earnings reports from companies such as Tokyo Electron Ltd. September machinery orders data is due on Thursday afternoon, ahead of Friday's gross domestic product (GDP) figures for the July-September quarter. 2
+6109 Dollar Plunges on Greenspan Comments NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar sank across the board, dropping to multiyear lows against the yen and the euro on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said demand for U.S. assets could ease at some point given the size of the current account deficit. 2
+2194 Study: MP3 player market to explode IDC says there's tough competition ahead for the iPod as manufacturers launch rival portable jukeboxes. 3
+6102 GAME NOTES: The 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers and the fifth-ranked <b>...</b> Orange are set to square off in the title game of the Coaches vs. Cancer. Classic. The Orange posted an impressive 71-58 victory over 12th-ranked. 1
+7176 Israeli Labour amp; Sharon in coalition talks Coalition peace talks have begun between Israel #39;s opposition Labour party and the Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon. Labour leader Shimon Peres said that his party want a guarantee that the government fulfils its 0
+6437 US Airways, GE reach accord on airplane leasing and financing The Wall Street Journal reports that the carrier #39;s largest creditor has agreed to an aircraft leasing and financing deal that would give US Airways a financial lifeline. 2
+6763 Ancient Skull Fragment Hints at Surgery (AP) AP - A skull fragment found in a 400-year-old trash pit at Jamestown contains evidence of the earliest known surgery #151; and autopsy #151; in the English colonies in America, researchers say. 3
+1235 Service Sector Hit By High Oil Costs Confidence in service firms has been hit by rising oil prices and interest rates but manufacturers have seen the best rate of orders for nine years, two surveys show. 2
+6826 Nissan comes apart without parts Tokyo - Japan #39;s Nissan Motor said on Thursday that the company may have to suspend some production next March in addition to already announced suspensions, due to parts shortages, resulting in a decline of about 6 billion (R339.8 million) in annual sales 2
+3309 Sparkling Singh targets Woods again If there is no rest for the wicked, then there is none either for the tormented, as represented by those members of the US Tour who are not Vijay Singh. 1
+1717 Sony Announces the Clie VZ90 Handheld For Japan Sony Japan has released a new Clie for the Japanese market only. The Clie PEG-VZ90 is a Palm OS multimedia Clie handheld, that features a large OLED screen, slider hidden buttons, plentiful memory and WiFi. 3
+5469 IBM plans Web meeting service, takes aim at WebEx IBM's new Lotus Web Conferencing Service, expected to be offered next month, requires that users simply register an account and have an Internet connection, a Web browser and a phone. 3
+3811 Google Debuts Desktop-Search Tool It enables people to retrieve E-mail from Outlook and Outlook Express, documents from Microsoft Office, chat sessions from AOL IM, and Web pages viewed with Internet Explorer. 3
+4755 Raiders notes: Gallery appreciates the silence Because his name is called infrequently, he is having a solid season as a rookie. By Gregg Bell -- Bee Staff Writer. It #39;s not too late to get into a Fantasy Sports League. 1
+3289 Old bones unearth new date for giant deer #39;s last stand A new investigation into extinctions caused by climate change has revealed that the giant deer, previously thought to have been wiped out by a cold spell 10,500 years ago, instead survived well into the modern era. 3
+6275 "RTX Provides Cordless Phones for Net-Based Calls COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish electronics equipment maker RTX Telecom <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RTX.CO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RTX.CO</A> said on Monday it had signed an agreement with Skype, a provider of Internet-based voice telephony, to develop and market cordless handsets." 3
+1478 For openers, a great weekend Chances are the state of Massachusetts will never crown a high school football state champion. But for those who might covet such an idea, the 2004 season kicks off tonight with about as close as you'll ever get to such a matchup when two of the top squads in Central Mass. meet two of the top-ranked squads in Eastern Mass. 1
+6639 REL asks quitting directors to rethink Mumbai: The board of Indian power utility Reliance Energy Ltd. told the Bombay exchange on Tuesday it had asked its six directors who resigned last week to reconsider their resignations. 2
+3427 VIACOM MAY PAY SIRIUS \$: HOWARD Howard Stern hinted broadly yesterday that he might continue his involvement with Viacom after he switches to censor-free satellite radio in 15 months. 2
+5443 Sainz forced off road TWO-TIME world champion Carlos Sainz #39;s career came to a premature end today after the Spaniard was forced out of the Rally of Australia. 1
+1621 Static over RFID A key patent holder wants royalties. If that starts a trend, adoption of radio frequency identification technology could suffer. 3
+4050 He's His Own Adu Georgetown Prep defender Fro Adu is proud of brother Freddy, a forward for D.C. United, but wants to step out on his own. 1
+2478 Time to step up Charlie Garner didn #39;t come to Tampa to watch the Tampa Bay Bucs offense stumble around like it has in the first two games of this season. 1
+4320 NEC Tops IBM with Speedier Supercomputer NEC has unveiled its latest supercomputer, which is almost twice as fast as the BlueGene/L machine rolled out by IBM in September. 3
+5815 Swimmer, 77, believed killed in shark attack CAPE TOWN -- A great white shark estimated to be at least 18 feet long attacked and presumably killed an elderly South African woman yesterday off a beach near Cape Town, officials said. Tyna Webb, 77, who lived in the area, was swimming off Sunny Cove in Fish Hoek when the massive shark circled her and then attacked, witnesses and ... 0
+6303 Timberwolves go all way back Trailing by 12 points with 4 minutes, 27 seconds left, having gone longer than that since they last scored, the Minnesota Timberwolves could have been thinking about finally getting home after a week on the road. 1
+4961 Update 1: Sysco Profit Climbs 8 Percent on Sales Sysco Corp., the country #39;s largest food service distributor, Monday said profit for its latest quarter rose 8 percent, as it increased sales and trimmed expenses despite the hurricanes in the Southeast. 2
+1932 Woods, Mickelson form dynamic US duo For three days, it had been about dinners, galas, black-tie affairs, and enough social engagements to please Paris Hilton. 1
+6704 Pentagon #39;s death toll in Iraq rising WASHINGTON - November was the bloodiest month for US troops in Iraq since April, with at least 135 losing their lives and more than 50 falling in the two-week battle to evict insurgents from Fallujah. 0
+5083 Crude Futures Ease on News of Good Supply Crude futures eased slightly Thursday after a US government report showed another boost in supplies ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter. 2
+2177 Internet Ad Revenues Jump 40 Percent Internet advertising revenues jumped 40 percent in the first half of this year, driven largely by the growing popularity of keyword ads tied to search results. 3
+4503 IBM to report on computer security threats IBM on Monday plans to begin releasing a monthly report of threats to computer networks in an effort to establish an indicator similar to the US government #39;s Homeland Security Advisory System. 3
+774 Change on the money One day after National Hockey League executive vice president and chief legal officer Bill Daly accused the NHL Players Association of engaging quot;in a charade quot; with regards to negotiating a collective bargaining agreement -- and believes the start of the 2004-05 season is in jeopardy because the union wants to keep status quo -- Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs said there's ... 1
+7393 Toshiba claims hard drive storage record Toshiba has developed what it claims are the world #39;s first hard disk drives based on perpendicular recording, a technology that can boost data density on a single 1.8in hard-disk platter to 40GB. 3
+1510 Firms announce video antipiracy technology This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. NDS, STMicroelectronics and Thomson said Friday that they will develop new encryption technology 3
+7060 Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools (AP) AP - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. 3
+6466 SmartPhones Get Smart In an attempt to become more useful, US researchers are developing new smartphone software which watches users calling and usage patterns and tries to learn how best to help. 3
+1812 USA searches for winning formula Hal Sutton anticipated the question. He had formulated an answer, too, long before he arrived in that Milwaukee hotel ballroom to announce his captain #39;s picks and finalize the US Ryder Cup team. 1
+1395 British Airways to shed Qantas londonBritish Airways Plc, Europe #39;s second-biggest airline, will sell its 18 per cent stake in Qantas Airways Ltd. worth 427 million or about \$980 million (Canadian) to cut debt ahead of possible acquisitions in Europe. 2
+4061 NBA ROUNDUP: O #39;Neal puts on a show for new fans in Miami MIAMI -- Shaquille O #39;Neal swatted away Boris Diaw #39;s lay-up to preserve a 26-point lead, then waved into a nearby television camera the moment he landed on his feet. 1
+3189 Oil Prices Set a New Record Above \$50 SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices set a new record above \$50 a barrel on Tuesday as a prolonged U.S. production outage following Hurricane Ivan attracted fresh speculative buying. 2
+2327 Pro tours: The stops the talk PGA Event: 84 Lumber Classic Site: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort amp; Spa, Mystic Rock Course (7,276 yards, par 72), Farmington, Pa. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Purse: \$4.2 million. Winner's share: \$756,000. Television: ESPN (today, 3:30-6 p.m.; tomorrow, 3:50-6; Saturday, 3:30-5:30; Sunday, 3-6). Last year: J.L. Lewis closed with a course-record 62 for a two-stroke victory over Frank Lickliter, Stuart Appleby, and Tim Petrovic. ... 1
+1204 Labor situation deserves honest talk For a moment last week, President Bush escaped the White House spin chamber and was the plainspoken man much of the nation came to like four years ago. 2
+1200 Bangladesh seeks US intelligence cooperation Bangladesh is willing to sign a protocol with the United States to set up a joint working group like India and Pakistan did to enhance Dhaka #39;s capability to effectively deal with future terrorist acts in the country. 0
+6890 Cavanagh, Crimson roll by Union Tom Cavanagh scored two goals, leading Harvard to a 4-1 win over visiting Union last night. 1
+1490 Darfur Rebels Urge Nigeria To Intervene, Kickstart Sudan Peace <b>...</b> Rebel leaders from Sudan #39;s Darfur region called on Thursday on Nigeria to intervene and kickstart African Union-sponsored talks on the crisis in the west of Sudan 0
+1209 Tokyo Stocks Higher, Lifted by Survey TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo stocks rose by mid-morning on Monday with a broad range of issues getting a lift from a key survey that boosted optimism on Japan's economic outlook, with expectations rising that growth figures will be revised up. 2
+1136 Attack on UN vehicle kills one in southern Afghanistan KANDAHAR, Afghanistan : An Afghan man died and five people were hurt in a bomb attack on a UN vehicle in Afghanistan, officials said, in the second deadly blast in a week as the country prepares for next month #39;s polls. 0
+1327 ROBBO USHERS IN NEW ERA Andy Robinson, currently the caretaker of England #39;s only World Cup holding major sports team, is the future, barring a particularly bleak autumn. 1
+7119 Auto Parts Sector Falls on Delphi News Investors sold off shares of auto parts makers Friday after Delphi Corp. issued a profit warning and said it would cut nearly 5 percent of its work force next year. 2
+3321 Around The Region A federal judge on Wednesday ordered California to drop fraud claims seeking \$2 billion in refunds from Enron, saying the company is protected from such suits under bankruptcy law. 2
+1848 Ya #39;alon: IDF is in advanced stages of preparation for Gaza pullout The army is in a very advanced stage of preparations for a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and four small West Bank settlements in 2005, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Lieutenant 0
+746 "Shareholders Toast Brewers' Merger BRUSSELS/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Shareholders gave their blessing on Friday for Belgium's Interbrew <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTB.BR target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">INTB.BR</A> to buy Brazil's AmBev <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AMBV4.SA target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AMBV4.SA</A><ABV.N> in a \$9.7 billion deal that will create the world's largest brewer." 2
+3992 5 EU ministers back digital passports FLORENCE Interior ministers from the five largest West European countries have agreed to adopt digital fingerprinting on passports, officials here said, but a second day of talks on Monday found them still deadlocked on a plan to create migrant holding 0
+5235 Afghan Militants Say Drop Some Hostage Demands KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan militants holding three U.N. workers hostage began talks with the government and the United Nations on Sunday and the kidnappers have dropped some of their demands, a militant spokesman said. 0
+5968 Fire Pit Dated to Be Over 50,000 Years Old (AP) AP - In the growing debate about when people first appeared on this continent, a leading archaeologist said Wednesday he has discovered what could be sooty evidence of human occupation in North America tens of thousands of years earlier than is commonly believed. 3
+6629 Update 2: Report: Gazprom to Take Part in Yukos Sale The newly-created oil unit of Russian gas monopoly OAO Gazprom, Gazpromneft, will take part in the auction of the embattled Yukos oil company #39;s largest unit, Yuganskneftegaz, Dow Jones NewsWires reported Tuesday, citing the news agency Prime-Tass. 2
+7294 PeopleSoft gives in to Oracle, takes bid PeopleSoft Inc. capitulated to Oracle Corp., accepting a sweetened \$10.3 billion takeover offer to end an 18-month battle that pitted PeopleSoft against its investors and led to the ouster of its chief executive. 2
+3725 NFL Notebook: Jets #39; Pennington to start vs. Texans Jets quarterback Chad Pennington will start tomorrow against the Houston Texans after sitting out the past three games with a strained right rotator cuff. 1
+3045 In The News: Instant Recall Oct. 11 issue - Last week Merck pulled its blockbuster arthritis-and-pain-relief drug Vioxx from the market. This week the 1.27 million Americans who were taking it are wondering what to do. 2
+3637 Japan loses whale trade bid A UN meeting has harpooned a Japanese bid to ease curbs on trade in whale products, but a defiant Tokyo accused the West of quot;cultural imperialism quot; and vowed to press efforts to expand whaling. 0
+7302 NASA chief Sean O #39;Keefe quits Washington: NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe has resigned, spending three turbulent years at the helm of the US space agency which saw the crash of Columbia space shuttle, a painful probe into the disaster and severe austerity measures. 3
+7239 Week's delay for Delta launcher Boeing's new heavy-lift Delta 4 rocket must wait a further week before making its maiden flight. 0
+2403 Mountain climbers The Big East is under siege again. Oh, it's not as overt as the move by the Atlantic Coast Conference two years ago, which went on a membership drive, targeting Miami, Syracuse, Boston College, and eventually Virginia Tech. 1
+4851 Agassi Overcomes Verdasco Power STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Andre Agassi marched into the Stockholm Open semifinals Friday, beating Spanish eighth seed Fernando Verdasco 7-6, 6-2 in his toughest match of the tournament. 1
+821 We owe Athens an apology ATHENS -- The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad -- the great disaster that wasn #39;t -- come to an emotional end this afternoon and, really, the world owes Athens an apology. 1
+5428 Thousands queue for Halo 2 Hordes of video game fans queued outside more than 6500 stores across the United States overnight on Tuesday to get a copy of the new Halo 2 game whose first day takings are expected to rival a Hollywood blockbuster. 3
+5845 Oil Company on Trial in Madagascar Over Pollution (Reuters) Reuters - The operator of Madagascar's\privatized oil refinery went on trial on Tuesday, accused of\polluting the environment around the Indian Ocean island's main\international port, officials said. 3
+5642 Ship hits Japan breakwater At least six crew members are killed and one is missing after a South Korean cargo ship hits a breakwater in Japan. 0
+1549 Spanish PM to host French, German allies in Madrid summit (AFP) AFP - Sealing ratification of an EU constitution and the question of terrorism will top the agenda when Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero welcomes French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to a summit meeting Monday. 0
+2911 Indonesia police identify embassy attacker Indonesian police on Friday identified the man they suspect was the suicide bomber in an attack on the Australian Embassy in Jakarta last month, and said the 30 0
+7314 World's Tallest Bridge Soars Above French Valley A bridge officially designated the tallest in the world was inaugurated by President Jacques Chirac in southern France Tuesday. 0
+4611 Oracle #39;s bid still facing hurdles PeopleSoft reiterated on Tuesday its opposition to a \$7.7 billion takeover offer from Oracle after the European Union approved the bid, removing the last regulatory hurdle to a deal. 2
+2813 An Interview with Bill Baker, SQL Server BI General Manager This article is the first in a new, regular series of articles and interviews with top Microsoft program managers. Our goal is to give you a close-up, helpful and informative look at things 3
+5683 Final Round in Cable-ISP Fight The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear whether cable operators must give access to their lines to third-party ISPs. Michael Grebb reports from Washington. 3
+7441 Russian oil giant tries US court MOSCOW - Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court in a last-ditch bid to avert auction of its core production unit. 2
+6739 Cingular Planning Major 3G Wireless Rollout Just as the AT amp;T buy helped Cingular move ahead of Verizon Wireless to the top of the industry in terms of size, the new network would likely give it an overall faster network, a distinction most say Verizon can now boast. 2
+1858 "UNLV Names Utah's Sanford As Head Coach (AP) AP - Calling UNLV ""a gold mine,"" Mike Sanford took over as coach of the Runnin' Rebels on Monday after two years as offensive coordinator at high-scoring Utah." 1
+3974 Stanley set sights on Elland Road for casino Stanley Leisure plc has announced a Stanley Casinos Limited plan to develop a casino complex on land adjacent to Leeds United #39;s Elland Road stadium. 2
+6441 Iran #39;committed #39; to nuke freeze Iran #39;s chief negotiator to the United Nations nuclear agency says Tehran is committed to the freeze on uranium enrichment agreed earlier this month. 0
+3938 (Sports Network) - Carlos Beltran may be the newest Killer B in <b>...</b> lineup, but right now he is also the most feared hitter on the Astros. He #39;ll. play the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 today at Minute Maid Park. 1
+2461 Seoul says firms shipped lethal chemical to DPRK SEOUL: South Korean authorities stopped a shipment of a potentially lethal chemical to North Korea this year, but at least two other shipments got through to the communist state, South Korea said on Friday. 0
+1963 Stellar Putting Gives Europe a 2 - 0 Ryder Cup Lead Inspired by a brilliant putting display, holders Europe secured the first two points in the opening fourball matches against the United States at the 35th Ryder Cup Friday. 1
+4557 Microsoft prepares to ship new corporate IM server A little over a year after introducing the first version of Office Live Communications Server, Microsoft Corp. in December plans to release the next version of its enterprise instant messaging software, it said Monday. 3
+3966 Astros erupt vs. Cards #39;pen HOUSTON - Even in a season of 105 wins, there had to be losses. But not like this one. The Cardinals didn #39;t merely lose 6-5 to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. 1
+4099 Tennessee's Johnson Suspended for Gun (AP) AP - Tennessee starting safety Brandon Johnson was suspended indefinitely because he fired a gun into the air near campus. 1
+1158 Singh Takes Two-Shot Lead, Woods Tied for Second NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh fashioned an eight-under par 63 Saturday to take a two-shot second-round lead on 131 in the Deutsche Bank Championship. 1
+3684 Lazard adversaries edge closer to a deal Bruce Wasserstein, head of Lazard, could reach an agreement as early as this week with Michel David-Weill, the chairman, extending the deadline for 2
+1827 Democrats Seek Louder Voice From Edwards At a time when Vice President Dick Cheney has been mocking John Kerry, John Edwards has adopted a lower-profile stance. 0
+5055 An ominous watershed? 4 more years of trauma? BEIRUT: Consistently second only to Ariel Sharon in terms of unpopularity among Arabs, US President George W. Bush #39;s re-election victory was greeted in the Arab world with a sense of disillusionment and foreboding. 0
+1884 Nortel lowers expectations Nortel said it expects revenue for the third quarter to fall short of expectations. 3
+1373 "Stocks Drop After Greenspan Testimony NEW YORK - Investors were unmoved by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's improved assessment of the economy, with stocks falling narrowly Wednesday in light trading. While Greenspan said the economy has ""regained some traction"" after the summer's slowdown, he echoed Wall Street's concerns over energy prices, which have fallen from record highs in recent weeks but stubbornly remain above \$40 per barrel..." 0
+4963 Allergan to close contact-lens solution plant, lay off third of <b>...</b> Allergan Inc., the US drug company that makes the anti-wrinkle treatment Botox as well as contract lens solution at its Irish factory, plans to lay off more than a third of its Irish workforce as it ends its lens solution operations and 2
+7099 Pacifist Japan boosts #39;self-defence #39; measures After almost 60 years of pacifism, Japan today overhauled its defence policy; easing an arms exports ban and singling out North Korea and China as security threats. 0
+4159 Software Licensing Moving Toward Subscription, Utility Models (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - Panelists at SoftSummit point to emerging alternatives to perpetual licensing but say the transition won't be easy. 3
+3882 For Many Airline Pilots, the Thrill Is Gone While pilots still feel in command in the air, they increasingly are feeling slighted on the ground, as airlines extract salary and benefits concessions from them. 0
+5606 One of nation #39;s hottest coaches, Tedford will shock nation and <b>...</b> The T-shirt was the brainchild of Bob Rose, the University of California #39;s aptly named executive associate athletic director for communications, and it speaks to the school #39;s football revival on numerous levels. 1
+3607 Senate approves tax relief bill for manufacturers The Senate today passed a far-reaching, \$136 billion corporate tax package that cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow-and-arrow makers while closing tax loopholes and bringing US exporters in line with 2
+2011 Florida Supreme Court puts Nader on state ballot (AFP) AFP - The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that third-party presidential hopeful Ralph Nader can appear on ballots in the decisive state, increasing the chance the maverick contender will again influence the outcome of the presidential election. 0
+3407 Yellowknife parole officer found dead after visiting client in apartment (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - YELLOWKNIFE (CP) - The case of a parole officer apparently killed while she was visiting a client has devastated her colleagues. 0
+2713 49ers #39; home to be renamed Monster Park after stereo cable company Some fans think 44-year-old Candlestick Park is already a dinosaur. Now the San Francisco 49ers #39; home stadium has the name to match. 1
+3860 Earthquake at sea gives Taiwan a jolt TAIPEI A strong earthquake in the Pacific off Taiwan rocked the island #39;s northeast on Friday, damaging buildings and injuring several people, officials said. 0
+7379 Thomas still struggling Time slips away in a hurry as Tim Thomas runs around looking to make something happen in short order. The slumping forward #39;s on a short leash at the moment and wound up watching most of last 1
+3760 Apple to give its stores a Mini Me look The Mac maker has big plans to expand its network of retail outlets by creating small versions of its stores. 3
+6616 Super Bowl Advertisers Still in the Game After Scandal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Advertisers may have been bitten once by an indecency scandal at the 2004 Super Bowl, but they are not shy about getting back into the game for the next U.S. football championship. 1
+625 Iraq Mortar Attack Kills 25, Sistani Heads to Najaf NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - A mortar attack on a packed mosque in the town of Kufa on Thursday killed at least 25 people as Iraq's most influential Shi'ite cleric headed to the nearby holy city of Najaf to try to end a bloody three-week uprising. 0
+6688 Browns coach Davis resigns; Robiskie named interim coach BEREA, Ohio (Ticker) - One day after admitting that his shaky job status was a quot;distraction quot; to his players, Butch Davis resigned as coach of the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. 1
+5983 Seagate to Ship 400 GB HDD SL: Seagate Technology has announced that it will begin shipping the world #39;s highest capacity PC hard drive to retail stores and resellers. 3
+820 Australian PM calls election on Oct. 9 Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Sunday announced that the next federal election will be held on October 9. He told a press conference here that voters will decide 0
+5860 Not To Be Outfeatured, Yahoo Adds E-mail Storage (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) has beefed up e-mail storage for users of its free e-mail service from 100 megabytes to 250 MB. The Internet giant also unveiled an anti-spam authentication technology called DomainKeys, which curtails messages sent from spoofed addresses. 3
+5397 WordPerfect Office 12 - Home Edition Defines Home Productivity <b>...</b> Building on the company #39;s mandate to open the home consumer software market to value-priced alternatives to Microsoft(R) Office, Corel today announced the availability of WordPerfect Office(R) 12 - Home Edition. 3
+2487 Hu issues certificates to two new generals Chinese President Hu Jintao presented on Saturday certificates to two nearly promoted generals in his capacity as chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Communist Party of China. 0
+1445 Jakarta Embassy Blast Kills 9, Hurts 173 JAKARTA, Indonesia - Suspected Muslim militants detonated a car bomb Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, killing nine people and wounding 173 in a bloody strike at a key U.S. ally in the war in Iraq... 0
+2509 Red Sox explode in the 8th for 12-5 win The New York Yankees are going to the playoffs, and they will probably go there as AL East champions, too. They just won #39;t be clinching the division in Fenway Park. 1
+3905 It #39;s plain: Rain helps Red Sox Boston thinks it gained an edge <b>...</b> Boston -- The Red Sox got their hoped-for rain on Friday, and after the deluge, things are looking up for Boston: Because of the postponement, Pedro Martinez may pitch Game 5, and in another development, 21-game winner Curt Schilling is back under 1
+5065 NHS Signs Microsoft License Deal The British National Health Service (NHS) has signed a massive software licensing deal with Microsoft. The deal will ultimately save the NHS \$625 million in licensing fees, as well as requiring that Microsoft 3
+3196 Israeli Fighters Force Lufthansa Jet To Cyprus Israeli jet fighters forced a Lufthansa passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv to land in Cyprus on Tuesday due to a bomb threat. Lufthansa said it had not judged the threat to be serious but that Israel had insisted 0
+6305 Israel Kills 5 Palestinians in North Gaza -- Medics GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers shot dead five Palestinians in north Gaza on Tuesday after mortar fire from Palestinian militants wounded two people in a nearby Jewish settlement, medics on both sides said. 0
+4502 News: Mac OS X rootkit surfaces One of the first pieces of malicious code targeting Apple's Mac OS X operating system has been discovered.\ 3
+5933 Sears and Kmart Agree to Merge in \$11 Billion Deal Two of the nation's most well-known companies today said they would combine to form the third-largest U.S. retailer. 2
+5193 Peruvian Maoist trial thrown into chaos The first hearing in the re-trial of former leaders of Peru #39;s Shining Path guerrilla group has ended in chaos. The judge suspended the hearing after the group #39;s founder, Abimael Guzman, and his 15 co-defendants 0
+2201 Man United Midfielder Roy Keane Charged (AP) AP - Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane was charged with assault and criminal damage Tuesday over an alleged confrontation with a 16-year-old boy. 1
+4642 N.Korea called worst for press freedom Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has labeled North Korea and Cuba the worst countries in terms of press freedom, with Denmark being the best. 0
+1880 Freedom on the March in Iraq, Bush Tells Voters (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush said on\Thursday freedom was on the march in Iraq even as a U.S.\intelligence report depicted a bleak outlook for the country's\future. 0
+5786 UN Council Votes Ivory Coast Arms Embargo (Reuters) Reuters - The U.N. Security Council on\Monday imposed an immediate arms embargo on Ivory Coast and\voted to punish key government and rebel leaders with\additional sanctions next month. 0
+5131 Dell, Philips cut \$700 million deal Dell will supply PCs, managed services and application packaging services to Philips Electronics worldwide, the two companies said Thursday. 3
+1885 Corning begins work on Taiwan LCD facility Demand for flat-panel devices means that the time is ripe for factories to churn out more glass. 3
+1555 Kuznetsova Tops Dementieva for Open Title NEW YORK Sept. 11, 2004 - Pounding ferocious forehands and covering the baseline with the muscular legs of a Tour de France rider, Svetlana Kuznetsova overwhelmed Elena Dementieva 6-3, 7-5 Saturday night in the US Open #39;s first all-Russian final. 1
+4857 AOL Adds McAfee to Bundle (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - America Online is adding a layer of security to its popular Internet\service with the bundling of virus protection software from McAfee at no\charge to customers. AOL (NYSE: AOL) claims it is the first ISP to offer premium\antivirus coverage in the basic membership package. 3
+4661 Mortgage approvals drop sharply Figures showing falling mortgage approvals and rising repossessions suggest interest rate rises are being felt. 2
+1095 Seoul allies calm on nuclear shock South Korea's key allies play down a shock admission its scientists experimented to enrich uranium. 0
+4734 Australia establish 300-run lead in third India Test (AFP) AFP - Australia batted cautiously in their second innings to build a lead of 300 runs over India with nine wickets in hand in the third cricket Test here. 0
+3778 Before the Bell- First Health soars 21.5 percent Shares of First Health Group Corp. (FHCC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 21.5 percent in pre-market trading on Thursday after rival Coventry Health Care Inc. 2
+993 Iraq #39;s Chalabi escapes attempt on his life Gunmen opened fire Wednesday on a convoy carrying former Iraqi Governing Council member Ahmad Chalabi in an apparent assassination attempt that wounded two of his bodyguards, Chalabi #39;s spokesman said. 0
+985 Skype Telephony Now Available for the Mac Skype for Windows, Skype for Pocket PC and Skype for Linux -- Skype for Mac OS X is free. Skype users can control their online presence and 3
+1426 German teenager indicted over Sasser worm Prosecutors in Verden, Germany, indicted an 18-year-old student on Wednesday for allegedly creating the Sasser worm that crashed hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide after spreading at lighting speed over the Internet. 3
+3949 Florida #39;s prepaid tuition program thriving Already the biggest of its kind in the country, Florida #39;s popular prepaid-tuition program expects to count its millionth customer during a sign-up period that runs Monday through Jan. 31. 2
+3290 "IBM, partners roll out ID management suite IBM Corp. and four partners on Wednesday announced what they call a ""major breakthrough"" in identity management designed to help business and government agencies protect assets, including IT systems and physical facilities, from unauthorized users." 3
+6804 Ukraine awaits election-deal details The Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on rerunning the country's disputed presidential election. 0
+1875 US August Inflation Mild, Job Claims Rise US consumer prices inched up just 0.1 percent last month as gasoline and car prices tumbled, the government said on Thursday in a report suggesting an inflation spike earlier this year was an aberration. 2
+7596 Void is filled with Clement With the supply of attractive pitching options dwindling daily -- they lost Pedro Martinez to the Mets, missed on Tim Hudson, and are resigned to Randy Johnson becoming a Yankee -- the Red Sox struck again last night, coming to terms with free agent Matt Clement on a three-year deal that will pay the righthander in the neighborhood of \$25 ... 1
+3774 Thais #39;bomb #39; south with paper birds on Muslim south Around 50 Thai Air Force planes quot;bombed quot; the largely Muslim south with paper birds on Sunday as a symbol of peace for the restive region where nearly 500 people have been killed since January. 0
+4372 Plea for Kidnapped Aid Worker Meets with Silence Charity workers were still facing an agonising wait for news of Iraq aid worker Margaret Hassan tonight after a televised plea to her kidnappers was met with silence. 0
+5589 Nujoma's Man Set to Sweep Namibia Elections OSHAKATI, Namibia (Reuters) - Hifikepunye Pohamba, who has spearheaded moves to expropriate white-owned land for redistribution to black peasants, is virtually guaranteed victory in Namibia's presidential polls next week. 0
+1015 Internet Explorer Wins the Battle There #39;s a remarkable graph on Google #39;s Zeitgeist site showing the meteoric rise of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 use and equally catastrophic decline of all other competing browsers. 3
+6222 HGS Picks Watkins as New Chief Executive Human Genome Sciences Inc. plans to announce today that it has hired a 20-year product development veteran from Abbott Laboratories Inc. as chief executive. H. Thomas Watkins, 51, will face the challenge of completing the Rockville company's makeover from gene hunter to drug marketer. 2
+3105 IMF sees rising oil prices having little impact on global growth TOKYO: Rising oil prices are unlikely to deal a major blow to global economic growth although the trend may seem quot;uncomfortable, quot; a researcher with the International Monetary Fund says. 2
+6107 Pakistan arrests key Al-Qaeda operative (AFP) AFP - Pakistani security forces have arrested a key Al-Qaeda operative wanted in connection with attacks on Christian targets and a failed bid to kill President Pervez Musharraf, an official said. 0
+4492 Danish fan falls to his death in Copenhagen stadium A 24-year-old Danish football fan died after falling from the top tier of the stands at FC Copenhagen #39;s Parken Stadium during a weekend match against Viborg, news agency Ritzau said. 1
+3050 Final Score: NY Giants 14, Green Bay 7 Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Kurt Warner threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey early in the fourth quarter to lift the New York Giants over the Green Bay Packers, 14-7, at Lambeau Field. 1
+6542 Discovery Channel Tests Power of Licensing By rushing more than 700 products under the American Chopper brand as part of a new in-house licensing program, the cable channel is relying more heavily on licensing to market shows. 2
+5095 Shaq turns up heat in first outing with Miami SHAQUILLE O #39;Neal shot 7-for-9 and finished with 16 points in his Miami debut yesterday as the Heat took a 100-77 victory against the home side New Jersey Nets. 1
+6167 US Spacecraft to Probe Origin of Gamma Rays Far Beyond Our Galaxy The US space agency, NASA, launched a satellite Saturday that scientists hope will help them locate the sources of mysterious gamma ray explosions, the 3
+3155 PeopleSoft down on testimony, forecast Investors react to a disappointing earnings projection and to testimony that dampens hopes of negotiations with Oracle. 3
+4133 Oil Eases Again as Fuel Costs Hit Economy (Reuters) Reuters - Oil prices ended lower on Tuesday on\signs that high energy costs are slowing the economic growth\that has fueled this year's sharp increase in world oil\consumption. 2
+3606 Ballots Pour Into Afghan Counting Centers KABUL, Afghanistan - Ballot boxes poured into counting centers Monday for a tally of the disputed presidential election in Afghanistan amid signs an opposition boycott was wavering after at least two candidates agreed to accept the ruling of an independent panel's inquiry. Election organizers hope their decision, announced late Sunday, to establish a panel of about three foreign election experts to investigate the balloting will end the boycott, which many fear could seriously undermine the winner's ability to rule this war-ravaged nation... 0
+5347 Last Gasp of a Dying Star? Spacecraft to Find Out A new spacecraft is being readied to make the fastest, most detailed study yet of the fleeting gamma ray bursts emanating from deep in space. 3
+6094 TheStreet.com May Be Up for Sale -- Report (Reuters) Reuters - TheStreet.com Inc. , the\financial news and commentary Web site, may be up for sale,\according to a report in Business Week, sparking a 7 percent\rise in its shares. 3
+5735 Colts 49, Texans 14 INDIANAPOLIS Peyton Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 320 yards and threw five touchdowns as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans, 49-to-14. 1
+6840 Freeze on anti-spam campaign A campaign by Lycos Europe to target spam-related websites appears to have been put on hold. Earlier this week the company released a screensaver that bombarded the sites with data to try to bump up the running costs of the websites. 3
+6142 Market not ready to cheer Despite announcing the biggest news in its short history, OSI Pharmaceuticals stock fell nearly 10 percent Friday, as some investors grew nervous about whether its newly approved cancer drug would be the bonanza they expected. 2
+4087 Sharon 'at risk of assassination' Israel's opposition leader warns that the prime minister risks being assassinated over his Gaza disengagement plan. 0
+2984 Five Blasts Reported in Spain After ETA Threats MADRID (Reuters) - Five explosions were reported in different parts of Spain Monday after the Basque separatist group ETA threatened to set off a total of seven bombs, Spanish media reported. 0
+4677 Black Market in British Treasure Sold on EBay (Reuters) Reuters - Pieces of Britain's past, including a\second-century silver ring and a 500-year-old Tudor trade\weight, are among artifacts being peddled daily on the Internet\to the alarm of experts at the British Museum. 0
+3454 For the First Time, an African Woman Wins the Nobel Peace Prize Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan who has worked tirelessly to protect the environment, improve the lives of women, and fight crime, Friday became 0
+2284 Something Positive in Zanu Pf BELIEVE it or not, I still have personal friends who are ardent Zanu PF supporters with whom I socialize now and then. With one of them however, our political differences were beginning to affect our personal relationship. 0
+2219 Senate Panel Gives NASA Extra Money (AP) AP - NASA would get #36;16.4 billion next year under a bill a Senate committee approved Tuesday, reversing a decision by House lawmakers to cut the space agency's budget below this year's levels. 0
+5440 Musharraf Hopeful For Kashmir Solution ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Nov 10 (SADA) - President General Pervez Musharraf Tuesday hoped that debate on options he spelt out recently on Kashmir issue would take Pakistan and India closer to find out the settlement of decades-old dispute. 0
+4410 UM defense a big hit from start to finish Markus Curry made the hit low, Ernest Shazor made the hit high and Leon Hall leapt for the football as it wobbled freely toward the University of Michigan sideline. 1
+912 Bryant Makes First Appearance at Trial (AP) AP - NBA star Kobe Bryant arrived at his sexual assault trial Monday as attorneys in the case who spent the weekend poring over questionnaires prepared to question potential jurors individually. 3
+1359 Cash America shuffles assets, sets special dividend WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Cash America International (PWN) said it #39;s reached a deal to acquire privately owned SuperPawn, operator of a 41-store chain of pawn shops in the US including 21 locations in Las Vegas. 2
+1101 Del Monte Needs 9Lives The leading private and branded food and pet products marketer is spending to revamp its image. 2
+5995 Sanpaolo and Dexia in merger talks By Reuters - November 18 2004 <b>...</b> Italian bank Sanpaolo and Dexia, the Franco-Belgian group, confirmed they were in preliminary talks after a report that they were considering a merger to create a major cross-border lender. 2
+1522 Drivers set for mad dash at Richmond The grip on the steering wheel will be a little tighter, aggressions will run a little higher and emotions will be flowing stronger than ever. 1
+1845 Infineon admits conspiracy in DRAM cartel GIANT MEMORY company Infineon will plead guilty to price fixing of DRAM chips and will pay \$160 million in fines to the US government. 2
+6575 Mamma Search is Buying Copernic Mamma Search is Buying Copernic\\Mamma.com Inc., the paid search company, and Copernic Technologies Inc. announced that Mamma has signed a letter of intent where they will acquire all of the shares of Copernic Technologies for a combination of cash and shares of Mamma.com Inc. The closing of the acquisition will ... 3
+2859 Glory days long gone for Roy Jones What a shocker! The great Roy Jones lying unconscious on the canvas for five minutes. And who was the man who put him there? Unlikely light-heavyweight journeyman Glen Johnson - who, by his own admission, isn #39;t that flash. 1
+5971 A Pair of Dethroned Kings In the early 1980s, Sears and Kmart were American retail giants, with gobs of money, huge portfolios of real estate and loyal customer bases that should have made them fast-growing fulfillers of Americans #39; insatiable demand for more stuff. 2
+1546 Strong quake hits Hokkaido SAPPORO -- A fairly strong earthquake hit eastern Hokkaido, northern Japan, late Monday night, and several people suffered minor injuries, officials said. 0
+6591 Bush Picks Kellogg CEO for Commerce President Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban-born CEO of Kellogg Co (KN: Quote, Profile, Research) , as his nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a Hispanic for a second-term Cabinet. 2
+7509 EU Sets Date for Turkey Talks, Demands Concession on Cyprus European Union leaders offered to start membership talks with Turkey next Oct. 3, as long as the Turkish government ends its diplomatic standoff with historic rival Cyprus. 0
+732 Nonnative Goats Bunking at Yellowstone (AP) AP - A new study shows mountain goats are taking hold in Yellowstone National Park, but park officials aren't sure how to handle the presence of the nonnative animals. 3
+3977 Attorney general is on target with aim at insurance industry ills State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has embarked on another crusade against an industry whose wealth-fueled influence makes most politicians cower. 2
+4000 Google puts desktop search privacy up front Google has announced a new desktop search application that enables users to search their e-mail, files, web history, and chats. Perhaps learning from previous mistakes, Google says it has designed the product quot;from the ground up to respect user privacy. 2
+5201 Iraq PM pleads for Europe #39;s help Iraq #39;s US-backed leader has made an impassioned plea for European nations divided by the war to reunite to help stabilize and rebuild his country. 0
+2006 Apple offers 2004 financial details Apple's latest Form 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission offers a look at how the company did this past year, how it thinks it's doing and what's to come. 3
+7100 Ford to Recall 474,000 SUVs Worldwide (Reuters) Reuters - Ford Motor Co said on Friday it\was recalling about 474,000 Escape and Mazda Tribute sport\utility vehicles globally because the accelerator cable may\prevent the engine from returning to the idle position, which\could increase stopping distance and result in a crash. 2
+2101 'Cure' a 4-Letter Word for Cancer Doctors At a time when more people are cured of cancer than ever before, fewer doctors seem willing to say so. They call the cancer undetectable, or in remission. They tell patients they can quit seeing cancer specialists. They quote statistics and say chances are slim that the disease will come back. 3
+934 AT amp;T Embraces Voice-over-Internet Telephony AT amp;T is attracted to Voice over IP because Internet telephony is cheaper to offer to businesses and consumers and requires less upfront investment than the old copper wire and traditional switching networks. 3
+3741 QUALCOMM Acquires UK-Based, Mobile User Interface Leader Trigenix SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12 -QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced it has acquired Trigenix, a mobile user interface company, based in the United Kingdom. 3
+3614 Polycom announces desktop videoconferencing software Polycom made several announcements today, including software that puts videoconferencing capability on standard desktops with third-party cameras. 3
+5425 Mayor sure of ballpark support DC Mayor Anthony A. Williams said yesterday he is quot;very confident quot; that he has the seven necessary votes from the DC Council for his plan to build a ballpark near South Capitol Street Southeast. 1
+756 Sudan remains defiant as time starts to run out BRITAIN has warned Sudan that it still has a lot of work to do to satisfy the international community that it is tackling what the United Nations has described as the worlds worst humanitarian crisis. 0
+1934 Jeanne Heads for Bahamas After Killing 3 SAMANA, Dominican Republic - Threatening to regain hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Jeanne headed for the Bahamas on a track for the southeastern United States after killing three people and causing extensive damage in the Caribbean. The storm forced the evacuation of thousands on Thursday as it slammed into the Dominican Republic after punishing Puerto Rico with flash floods and deadly winds... 0
+7402 Valencia accept Angulo ban Valencia say they do not plan to appeal against the seven-match ban given to midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo by UEFA for his behaviour during last week #39;s Champions League match against Werder Bremen. 1
+3585 Superstar Kewell remains centre of attention Socceroo forward Harry Kewell loosens up by tossing around a ball at Bondi beach yesterday. Photo: Craig Golding. There were half a dozen Socceroos standing on a raised platform in Sydney #39;s 1
+4521 ANZ sells project finance unit Australia amp; New Zealand Banking Group said today it would transfer most of its London-based project finance business to Standard Chartered. 2
+1331 Samsung plans to launch mobile phone with stamp-sized hard disc 2004-09-07 Samsung Electronics, the world #39;s third-largest handset maker, recently announced its plans to launch the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times. 3
+1062 Red Hat replaces CFO Red Hat on Thursday named Charles Peters Jr. as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Peters replaces Kevin Thompson, who unexpectedly announced his resignation in June, a few days before the 2
+1711 Microsoft going for BIG BITE of Apple In case you have not heard, Microsoft just upped the ante in the digital music war when it launched its Windows Media Player 10 and its beta online music store this month. 3
+1477 Grenada In Crisis - Friday 10, September-2004 DESPAIR is setting in among the 80 000 homeless Grenadians who, ravaged and traumatised by the damage done to them by Hurricane Ivan, exist each day with no food, no water and no hope. 0
+2890 Biggest threat to Britain #39;s grand prix heritage Henry Ford once said that his factories didn #39;t make cars, quot;they make money. quot; It is a philosophy Bernie Ecclestone would surely understand more than most after his surgically dispassionate decision yesterday not to include the British grand prix on the 1
+2736 Gunners Ready for Tough Test Fredrik Ljungberg admits Rosenborg have exceeded expectations in the Champions League, but is looking to put one over on his Scandinavian cousins tonight. 1
+7159 Acquittal Boosts Berlusconi Ahead of Vote (AP) AP - Premier Silvio Berlusconi, an important ally for President Bush in Iraq, was acquitted of corruption charges that have dogged his government from the start. The verdict was a boost to the conservative leader ahead of 2006 elections. Berlusconi, 68, has long insisted he was the victim of left-wing prosecutors. 0
+3999 Human lives mere pawns in game of political expediency IT WOULD have been obtuse to miss the streak of smug satisfaction in the Western response to the seizure by Al-Qaeda #39;s Pakistani allies of two Chinese engineers working on Pakistan #39;s 0
+1773 Consumer Group Calls for Probe of #39;Rip-Off #39; ITunes Apple Computer Corp. is charging its British iTunes customers 17 percent more per download than its European customers, a consumer watchdog group said on Wednesday. 3
+2724 Salaries Cut 10 at Delta in Bid to Remain Solvent elta Air Lines said yesterday that it was cutting the pay of executives and other salaried workers by 10 percent and making other changes meant to help it avoid a bankruptcy filing. 2
+5403 "Calif. Official Backs Anthem-WellPoint LOS ANGELES/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - California's insurance commissioner on Tuesday ended his opposition to Anthem Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ATH.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ATH.N</A> proposed \$16.5 billion acquisition of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WLP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WLP.N</A> after Anthem agreed to hike its funding of state health projects." 2
+701 Athens - a \$12bn bill THE world sighed with relief when Greeks kept their promise to deliver some of the world #39;s finest sport venues in time for the Athens Olympics. 1
+1313 Iran ready to test Shahab-3 missile again: defense minister TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani stressed that Iran #39;s recent test of the Shahab-3 missile was successful, saying his ministry is ready to test it again #39;in the presence of observers #39;. 0
+5147 Nations Use Net to Spy, Plot Attacks Ex-Bush Aide (Reuters) Reuters - The world's most advanced\military powers are using the Internet to spy on their enemies\and prepare digital attacks against rogue targets, a leading\cyber security expert said on Friday. 3
+1518 Braves hope Furcal #39;s situation doesn #39;t tarnish race While Rafael Furcal #39;s DUI arrest on Friday could serve as a distraction for the remainder of the season, the Braves are looking to put the matter behind them, and at the 1
+6918 Van Nistelrooy misses United #39;s last group game in Turkey Ruud van Nistelrooy will miss Manchester United #39;s last Champions League Group D game away to Fenerbahce on Wednesday because of a calf injury, the Premier League club said. 1
+7301 CEO quits at world's top maker of trains Paul Tellier stepped down as president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. yesterday, surprising investors and sending the train and plane maker's shares down as much as 26 percent to a 10-year low. 2
+1082 UPDATE 1-Jimenez, Garcia, Donald make Langer a happy man Miguel Angel Jimenez and Sergio Garcia warmed up for this month #39;s Ryder Cup with sparkling starts at the European Masters on Thursday. 1
+5580 Delta pilots OK \$5B in concessions SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Pilots at Delta Air Lines approved a management-backed pay cut that will save the airline \$5 billion over the next five years, the pilots union said Thursday. 2
+1907 Corus makes first profit as UK steel plants return to the black Corus, the Anglo-Dutch steel maker, celebrated its first ever profit yesterday and said its UK plants had contributed to the turnaround. 2
+4648 Singapore Telecom ties up with Malaysia's TIME dotcom (AFP) AFP - Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) said it has entered into an agreement with Malaysia's TIME dotCom to link their corporate customers through private leased line circuits. 3
+3475 Caymas to open with security gateways Security start-up Caymas Systems launches Monday with products to protect the flow of corporate data. 3
+1457 Broadband Providers Monitor Philly's Plans To Offer Citywide Wi-Fi (Investor's Business Daily) Investor's Business Daily - With Philadelphia's recent proposal to install a citywide broadband wireless network, will there be brotherly love between the city and its broadband service providers? 3
+856 Jimenez wins BMW Open with final-round 66 Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez won the BMW Open, his fourth title on the European tour this season, and Colin Montgomerie was one of six golfers to claim Ryder Cup berths Sunday. 1
+2332 U.S. Stocks Headed for Flat Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks appeared set for a modest rebound at the open on Thursday, as oil prices retreated a day after spiking to more than \$48 a barrel, a rise that fueled a sharp slide in stocks on concern that energy prices would hurt corporate profits and consumer spending. 2
+4489 "Microsoft makes Exchange road map more mirky SAN FRANCISCO - After removing the 2006 ""Kodiak"" release of Exchange Server from its product road map earlier this year, Microsoft Corp.'s plans for the messaging software have gotten even cloudier." 3
+3423 Danaher to Make Offer for Linx Printing Danaher Corp., a maker of Sears Craftsman tools and environmental testing products, said Wednesday that it plans to make a cash tender offer to purchase Linx Printing Technologies PLC for \$158 million, including transaction costs. 2
+7530 Nikkei Rises to Highest Close in 4 Weeks TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose to its highest close in four weeks on Friday as hopes grew for a seasonal year-end rally, spurring buying in a wide-range of issues. 2
+6598 Stelco Financing by Deutsche Bank Gets Court Approval (Update2) Deutsche Bank AG #39;s C\$900 million (\$759 million) proposal to provide financing to Stelco Inc. was approved by an Ontario judge over the objections of rival bidders and Stelco #39;s unions. 2
+2064 Camacho #39;quits Bernabeu #39; Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho has resigned after the club #39;s poor start to the season, according to reports in Spain. Cadena Ser radio said Camacho had told Real chairman Florentino Perez he was quitting 1
+6497 US Army Deserter Jenkins Obtains Early Release from Detention in <b>...</b> A former US Army sergeant who defected to North Korea almost 40 years ago - has been released after serving 25 days in military detention in Japan. 0
+5502 Marsh says Putnam isn't on block Officials of embattled Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. yesterday moved to squelch speculation that its Boston money management firm, Putnam Investments, will be divorced from its corporate parent, either in a sale to an outside buyer or through a private buyout engineered by Putnam executives. 2
+3255 US, Iraqi Forces in New Push to Retake Rebel Zone US and Iraqi forces pushed on with their second major offensive in a week Wednesday, hunting insurgents in a triangle southwest of Baghdad that has become one of Iraq #39;s most notorious hot spots. 0
+907 Rebound in US consumer spending US consumer spending rebounded in July, a sign the economy may be emerging from an early summer decline. Consumer spending rose 0.8 last month, boosted by car and retail sales. 2
+4192 Valencia need to play #39;ugly #39; against Inter, says Albelda Valencia may have to ditch their new-found attacking style of football in favour of an quot;ugly quot; defensive approach if they are to beat Inter Milan in the Champions League, according to club captain David Albelda. 1
+5778 Fighting spreads in Sunni Triangle Fierce battles between insurgents and US and Iraqi forces killed at least 27 people today in Baqouba and south of Baghdad as US forces move against the last remaining pockets of resistance in Fallujah. 0
+5361 Bluetooth SIG completes Core Specification 2.0 The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the successful completion of the first stage in its three-year roadmap for the wireless technology, with the release of Bluetooth Core Specification 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). 3
+6612 Gold Fields wins appeal to fight takeover Gold Fields Ltd. won an appeal on Friday in its battle to stave off a hostile \$7.1 billion takeover by Harmony Gold Mining Co. that would create the world #39;s largest gold mining company. 2
+6724 "Ford Sales Fall, Chrysler Posts Gain DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> on Wednesday reported its sixth straight month of weaker vehicle sales, prompting the second-largest U.S. automaker to further cut production of cars and trucks, while Chrysler posted another sales gain." 2
+4839 French Firms Sagem, Snecma Plan Merger PARIS (Reuters) - French companies Snecma and Sagem announced a planned 7 billion euro (\$8.9 billion) merger on Friday, in a deal that analysts said was driven by political rather than shareholder interests. 2
+854 Warner Will Start for Giants in Opener Eli Manning remains the New York Giants' quarterback of the future. For now, the job belongs to Kurt Warner. 1
+5255 Afghan Militants Hold Talks on Hostages, but No Deal Yet Militants holding three foreign United Nations workers in Afghanistan said that they had held negotiations with officials from the Afghan government and the United 0
+1010 "Verizon, Bain Near Canada Directory Deal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VZ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VZ.N</A> is near an agreement to sell its Canadian telephone directory business to private equity firm Bain Capital, the New York Post said on Wednesday." 2
+2396 GE pledges to meet rules of disclosure in SEC pact General Electric Co. yesterday agreed to a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused the company of failing to provide shareholders 2
+792 Sudanese rebels squabble with government over ceasefire violations (AFP) AFP - Sudanese rebels walked away from African Union peace talks to hold a 24-hour boycott in protest at alleged government attacks on civilians in the war-torn western province of Darfur. 0
+1573 FDA Scientists Testing Limits of Medical Technology By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- A little-known Food and Drug program is testing the latest medical technology to determine how safe and useful it can be. One cutting-edge experiment is designed to see if injecting certain drugs directly into diseased arteries works better than commonly used stents in keeping arteries clear... 3
+2153 Garcia a key player in Europeans #39; success In the end, the Europeans took their shoes off and threw them into the gallery at Oakland Hills. By Amy Sancetta, AP. Did this mean they were shoo-ins to beat the USA in the Ryder Cup? 1
+5724 Norman looking to post a low score Greg Norman will be looking to post a low score to give the leaders a target in the final round of the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum #39;s Hyatt Resort, north of Brisbane. 1
+6528 Redskins, Steelers Underway Patrick Ramsey makes his first second start of the season as the Redskins face the AFC North-leading Steelers at a sloppy Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. 1
+3781 Ruud double lifts Dutch Amsterdam - Goals in either half from Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy lifted the Netherlands to a 3-1 win over Finland in their European Group One qualifier for the 2006 World Cup here on Wednesday. 1
+5307 "Microsoft Plans Heavy Hype for 'Halo 2' ""Halo 2"" appears to be one of the most hotly hyped and heavily anticipated video games ever, and Microsoft is planning a Tuesday release that may rival the best of Hollywood's movie glitz. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>" 3
+6150 England humble Sprinboks Charlie Hodgson scores 27 points as England overwhelm the Springboks at Twickenham. 0
+7133 Japan beefs up its defense stance With an eye to North Korea and China, Prime Minister Koizumi #39;s Cabinet is set to pass new guidelines Friday. By Bennett Richardson Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. 0
+5880 "NASA 'Scramjet' Launched on Mach 10 Try (AP) AP - A tiny unmanned NASA ""scramjet"" soared above the Pacific Ocean Tuesday at nearly 10 times the speed of sound, or almost 7,000 mph, in a successful demonstration of a radical new engine technology." 3
+695 Iraq's Sadr Orders Fighters to Lay Down Weapons NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Friday ordered his men inside Najaf's Imam Ali mosque to lay down their weapons and join thousands of Shi'ite pilgrims outside the shrine. 0
+6311 Group Cites Video Games for Violence, Sex (AP) AP - Video games that have players shoot rival gang members, watch bare-breasted women and recreate the assassination of President Kennedy were criticized Tuesday by advocacy groups that said, at the least, they should be kept away from children. 3
+2300 Job-Loss Panic Rises in Western Europe (AP) AP - Stephane Zervos first suspected his job was threatened when his bosses removed most of the heavy equipment from the car wheel factory where he'd worked for 24 years. 0
+5482 Microsoft Takes on Google Early Thursday, Microsoft will begin revving its engines squarely in Googles direction with the Beta launch of the new MSN Search engine. 3
+5919 Dollar hits new low against euro The US Treasury Secretary pledges commitment to a strong dollar, as the currency hits another record low against euro. 2
+5439 Cable and Wireless to cut 600 jobs, shut London headquarters (AFP) AFP - Cable and Wireless, the struggling British telecoms group, said it would cut 600 jobs across Europe, part company with a top executive and shut its London headquarters. 3
+5253 Mauresmo Rallies to Take Advanta Title NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Amelie Mauresmo rallied to beat Russia's sixth-seeded Vera Zvonareva 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to complete a successful defense of her Advanta championship title in Philadelphia on Sunday. 1
+6851 Ethiopia Agrees to Demarcate Most of Border ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said on Friday demarcation of most of the country's 600 mile border with Eritrea could begin immediately, raising hopes a long-simmering border dispute could be resolved. 0
+678 Yemeni Poet Says He Is al-Qaida Member GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba Aug. 26, 2004 - In a dramatic turn that silenced defense lawyers, a Yemeni poet accused of crafting terrorist propaganda argued on Thursday to represent himself before a US 0
+4168 Judge blocks record libel claim against Financial Times LONDON (AFP) - A judge at the London High Court struck out the bulk of a record libel damages claim of 240 million pounds (345 million euros, 434 million dollars) against the Financial Times by stockbroker Collins Stewart Tullet. 2
+6878 Halifax first lender to predict house price fall Halifax yesterday became the the first major lender to predict widespread falls in house prices across Britain next year. Reporting that house prices fell again last month, Britain #39;s biggest mortgage lender 2
+5920 Putin Says Russia Working on New Nuclear Systems (Reuters) Reuters - Russia is working on new nuclear missile\systems that other powers do not have in order to protect\itself against future security challenges, President Vladimir\Putin said Wednesday. 0
+840 UPDATE 1-Thompson earns Celtic a record win over Rangers Scottish champions Celtic secured a record seventh successive win over Glasgow rivals Rangers on Sunday with a 1-0 victory courtesy of midfielder Alan Thompson #39;s venomous late strike. 1
+2771 Stewart #39;s Prison Chosen That prison is located in West Virginia which means that she is not headed to a facility in Connecticut or Florida, as she had hoped. 2
+6753 Sun And Microsoft Call A Truce The longtime rivals claim that they #39;ll work harder to make their software work together. By Aaron Ricadela. Longtime rivals Microsoft and Sun Microsystems have made a quot;180-degree U-turn quot; in their relationship 3
+664 TiVo loss widens SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - TiVo said its second-quarter loss widened from a year earlier on higher customer acquisition costs. Free! 3
+2933 Two Millwall fans stabbed, hospitalized BUDAPEST, Hungary -- UEFA has charged Hungary #39;s Ferencvaros after their fans threw missiles and shouted racist abuse in Thursday #39;s UEFA Cup tie against Millwall. 1
+4265 Wilko in doubt World Cup hero and England skipper Jonny Wilkinson is set to miss the upcoming Test against Australia with a badly bruised right arm. 1
+6268 Bofra burrows in through banner ads Hackers may be using banner ad servers to multiply the impact of the Internet Explorer virus, security experts warn. 3
+6538 Giants #39; Frustration Seeps to Surface as Slide Continues At about the moment a melee broke out on the Giants #39; sideline Sunday - after Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter hit Giants quarterback Eli Manning out of bounds 1
+2588 Walgreen 4th-Qtr Net Rises 18 Percent on Drug Sales (Update1) Walgreen Co., the largest US drugstore chain, said fourth-quarter profit rose 18 percent, helped by sales of prescription drugs. Net income had its biggest gain in almost two years, climbing 2
+7578 Sudan govt unleashes offensive in South Darfur: SLA rebels CAIRO, Dec 17 (AFP) -- One of the two main rebel groups in Sudan #39;s war-torn Darfur region said that the government had launched an offensive on rebel-held towns in southern Darfur, denouncing it as a truce violation. 0
+3600 Another Oracle exec says company might lower offer price for <b>...</b> WILMINGTON, Del. Another Oracle executive says the company could lower its offering price for rival PeopleSoft. During testimony this morning in Delaware, Oracle co-president Safra Catz said PeopleSoft #39;s declining 2
+6797 Barrick Acquires Stake in Celtic Resources Canada #39;s Barrick Gold Corp. said Thursday it was acquiring a 9 percent stake in London-based Celtic Resources Holding Ltd. - a deal that potentially gives the Canadian gold giant major clout ahead of next year #39;s auction of Russia #39;s biggest gold deposit. 2
+3706 FTC Files First Lawsuit Against Spyware Concerns The Federal Trade Commission formally announced yesterday its first assault against spyware - bits of computer code that surreptitiously install themselves on the computers of Internet users 3
+2833 Man arrested for fatally stabbing elderly parents SAITAMA -- A middle-aged man who fatally stabbed his parents has been arrested, police said. Hideo Nakajima, an unemployed man from Soka, Saitama Prefecture, apparently called police shortly before 8 pm, Wednesday. 3
+5756 Econ Edge: The Economic Week Fed Governor Speaks (12:45 pm ET) Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson speaks about his economic outlook at a roundtable lunch in Toronto. 2
+3251 Verizon unveils wireless retriever Cell phone contacts find their way into new phones for \$1.99 a month--without the thumb strain. 3
+2228 Yudhoyono's Apparent Win Boosts Markets (AP) AP - Former General Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono took a seemingly unassailable lead Wednesday in Indonesia's presidential election, cheering investors amid hopes he will introduce much-needed economic reforms and provide firm leadership in the war on terror. 0
+5114 Locusts Devastate Mauritania Crops, Others Escape (Reuters) Reuters - Crop-devouring locusts have caused major\damage to cereals in Mauritania but other West and Central\African states have suffered much less than feared from the\worst infestation in over a decade, the U.N. said on Thursday. 3
+5640 Asian rust poses problem to area farmers David Martz, like many other area farmers, just sighed upon hearing the news that Asian soybean rust had been discovered in Louisiana. 2
+1556 Fed #39;s Pianalto upbeat on growth, inflation WASHINGTON : The Federal Reserve #39;s policy of gradual interest rate hikes is a sign the US economy does not need the stimulus that low rates supply, according to Cleveland Fed president Sandra Pianalto. 2
+1537 U.S. Piles Pressure on Sudan with New U.N. Measure (Reuters) Reuters - The United\States piled pressure on Sudan Wednesday to accept a more\powerful monitoring force in Darfur with a new U.N. draft\resolution threatening sanctions on its oil industry. 0
+1342 Marlins Streak By Mets A four-day layoff fails to cool off the Marlins, who extend their winning streak to eight games by beating the Mets, 7-3. 1
+5409 Verizon brings top-speed DSL to 16 more areas DSL at 3mbps debuts in areas within company's existing footprint. 3
+1114 The Russians are back St. Paul, Minn.Outclassed and completely humiliated by the Russians here last night, the reeling and desperate Americans are planning wholesale lineup changes to get back on track in the World Cup. 1
+4105 Microsoft: No extra licenses needed for multicore chips OCTOBER 19, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Customers that use the dual-core processors Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. expect to ship next year won #39;t need to buy extra licenses for Microsoft Corp. 3
+2176 Ask Jeeves revamps search engine Ask Jeeves Inc. has made three significant enhancements to its search engine, as the Emeryville, California company continues to take aim at its much larger competitors 3
+7362 World #39;s tallest bridge opens in France A bridge officially designated the tallest in the world was inaugurated by President Jacques Chirac in southern France on Tuesday - a stunning feat of engineering that will carry motorists at 270m above the valley of the river Tarn. 0
+1632 Meditation Practice Helping Arthritis Patients By ALEX DOMINGUEZ BALTIMORE (AP) -- Dalia Isicoff knows pain. A lifelong sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, she has had seven hip replacement surgeries... 3
+5082 Arafat in critical condition: aides Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has been in a coma for several hours and now in critical condition, Arafat #39;s senior aides said on Thursday. 0
+4602 Hispanic rights groups unite to fight voter discrimination (AFP) AFP - US civil rights groups expressed concern over alleged intimidation of Hispanic voters and said they will work to ensure their ballots are counted in the November 2 presidential election. 0
+6692 Spurs 107, Mavericks 89 Devin Brown sparked a fourth-quarter spurt with two three-point plays and two dunks, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 Monday night to spoil the pseudo-coaching debut of Avery Johnson. 1
+4966 Allergan to axe 325 Westport jobs The county #39;s largest employer said the jobs losses at its Westport plant occurred following the spin off of Allergan #39;s optical medical device business to Advanced Medical Optics (AMO). 2
+3442 English FA planning to introduce EPO tests this season The English FA plans to introduce tests for the blood-boosting drug EPO (erythropoietin) this season as part of its regular testing programme. 1
+3491 Rumsfeld to Meet Foreign Defense Chiefs on Iraq MANAMA (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld was set to meet defense chiefs from about 18 nations aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Gulf Saturday as the United States looks to improve the security situation in Iraq with January elections looming. 0
+6534 Bills 38, Seahawks 9 Drew Bledsoe went all the way home to Washington state to help the Buffalo Bills collect a rare road win. Willis McGahee had 116 yards rushing and four touchdowns, leading Buffalo to a 38-9 win over Seattle 1
+2441 Microsoft Changes Its Tune on Porting SP2 Fixes Microsoft Watch: Redmond had told developers privately earlier this year of plans to port some SP2 fixes to older versions of Windows. 3
+2353 "Take-Two Sees Higher Sports Prices for New Consoles NEW YORK (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=TTWO.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">TTWO.O</A> on Monday said that prices for its sports video games will likely return to higher levels once new game consoles arrive in late 2005 or 2006." 3
+3795 Canada slips again in competitiveness rankings Canada slipped from 12th to 15th position in the survey conducted by the World Economic Forum. Canada #39;s position has declined in five of the last six years, despite efforts by federal and provincial governments 2
+6501 Official: FARC Sought Bush Assassination Colombia's main rebel group asked followers to mount an assassination attempt against President Bush during his visit to Colombia last week, Defense Minister Jorge Uribe said. There was no evidence Saturday that rebels even tried to organize such an attack. 0
+4707 New-Age General Manager Labors to End Age-Old Curse Until Theo Epstein became the general manager of the Boston Red Sox two years ago, at 28, life had offered him little cause to believe in superstition. 1
+4109 Vanguard Cuts Fees in Some College Funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Vanguard Group said on Tuesday it has lowered expense ratios on six portfolios in its 529 College Savings Plan sponsored by the state of Nevada. 2
+2697 S amp;P cuts SBC, BellSouth debt ratings WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - Standard amp; Poor #39;s on Tuesday cut the debt rating of BellSouth and SBC Communications, citing stiff competition and potential problems in absorbing AT amp;T Wireless. 2
+6541 Hard-running Dillon #39;s difference in making champs even tougher It wasn #39;t just to resuscitate one of the league #39;s worst rushing games. It was to make Dillon and that dreadful rushing attack allies when the weather and/or the opponent demanded it -- which they did Sunday 1
+3144 Supreme Court turns down #39;Do Not Call #39; case SUPREME COURT - The Supreme Court is refusing to hear a challenge to the federal do-not-call telephone registry. Telemarketers have been trying to invoke free-speech rights to do away with the ban on unwanted phone solicitations. 2
+4941 Singapore #39;s unemployment rate eases to 3.4 as economy expands SINGAPORE : Singapore #39;s unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in five years on the back of strong economic growth in the first half of the year, the government said Monday. 2
+2229 Bonds #39; contract reworked; will stage assault on Aaron #39;s record as <b>...</b> Now that Barry Bonds is assured of staying with the San Francisco Giants for two more seasons, he already is looking beyond. His children won #39;t let him think about retirement just yet. 1
+2277 Paralympics: China Surges As First Doping Cases Result In Lifetime <b>...</b> ATHENS (AFP) - The Athens Paralympics weathered its first doping scandal, while juggernaut China continued to dominate the competition, racking up nearly twice as many as second-place Britain over the first four days of competition. 1
+6120 Kidnap fears for lost tsunami boy Police in tsunami-hit Thailand search for a Swedish boy feared kidnapped by child sex traffickers. 0
+6314 Phone Makers Embrace Linux (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Open-source software is carving a larger niche in the mobile realm, with electronics firms NEC (Nasdaq: NIPNY) and Panasonic rolling out Linux-based handhelds for Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo (NYSE: DCM). 3
+5851 Update 2: EDS Reports Third-Quarter Loss Electronic Data Systems Corp. finally settled a dispute with outside auditors and reported a third-quarter loss of \$153 million due to the write-down of a huge contract to build a computer network for the Navy. 2
+831 French Govt., Muslims Appeal for Reporters' Release PARIS (Reuters) - France's government and leaders of its Muslim minority urged Iraqi militants Sunday to free two French journalists they were holding hostage in a bid to force Paris to revoke its ban on Muslim headscarves in schools. 0
+5281 Nothing ventured, nothing at all gained There are two topics most venture capitalists hate to discuss: companies they invested in that tanked, and companies they didn't invest in that soared. 2
+3056 Trash Begins to Clutter Space Station (AP) AP - There's no space in the space station. With no garbage pickup by shuttles for nearly two years, the international space station is looking more and more like a cluttered attic. 3
+4202 Phillies to interview Russell for vacant manager job Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher John Russell will be the seventh person to interview for the team #39;s vacant managerial position. 1
+7219 Poes condition worsens--doctors (2nd UPDATE) MOVIE actor Fernando Poe Jr. #39;s condition has deteriorated, according to a bulletin his doctors issued on Monday. He is still in a coma and has multiple organ system involvement. 0
+4754 AMD Rolls Out Low-Cost Net Access Device in India US chip maker Advanced Micro Devices AMD.N has unveiled a low-cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first-time technology users in the developing world. 3
+7491 Water and robots on Mars chosen as tops in 2004 Science It #39;s the discovery by two Mars rovers that the Red Planet once had water and possibly could have supported life. That recognition comes today from the journal Science. 3
+1193 Chicago Bears Cut Bryan Robinson LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Veteran defensive lineman Bryan Robinson (pictured) was among 21 players cut Sunday as the Chicago Bears pared their roster to 53. 1
+3152 Court Weighs Legal Rights of Mich. Poor (AP) AP - With backing from two-fifths of all states, Michigan asked the Supreme Court on Monday to whether a state can refuse to pay for appeals by indigent defendants who plead guilty to crimes. 0
+5930 "Sparkle starts shipping GeForce 6600 GT AGP <a href=""http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1755/"">GeForce 6600GT AGP, as good as it gets?</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>Hardware Analysis</nobr>" 3
+3914 Powell to discuss NKorea on visit Japan, China, SKorea next week (AFP) AFP - US Secretary of State Colin Powell will visit Japan, China and South Korea beginning next week for talks on the stalled effort to end the impasse over North Korea's nuclear program, Iraq, terrorism and other matters, the State Department said. 0
+5655 Pakistan Says Militants on the Run, Despite Blast NANO, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani forces are driving al Qaeda-linked militants out of mountains near the Afghan border but attacks such as a bomb that wounded soldiers on Saturday could not be ruled out, a commander said. 0
+3137 South Seas Islands Pin Future on Geotourism The Cook Islands receive more tourists per capita than any other South Pacific destination. Now authorities are revamping their tourism strategy to focus on preservation. 3
+2535 US Airways wants court to cut pay Troubled carrier US Airways has asked a US bankruptcy court to impose big wage and cost cuts, warning that otherwise it might fail to survive. 2
+5177 Tiger Telematics Plans Business Smartphone Tiger Telematics acquired Integra SP, a UK company that produces software allowing real-time streaming of data and applications to handheld devices. 3
+6854 EU force takes over in Bosnia A European Union force yesterday took over peacekeeping in Bosnia from Nato for an operation seen as a test of the EU #39;s military aspirations and credibility. 0
+6020 AOL beefs up its homeland security AOL has added a range of features to ward off computer viruses, intrusive spyware programs and spam to a special edition of its internet access package, AOL 9.0 Security Edition. 3
+6972 "Tech Firms, FBI to Fight 'Phishing' Scams Together (Reuters) Reuters - Internet companies and\law-enforcement agencies said on Wednesday they will work\together to track down online scam artists who pose as banks\and other legitimate businesses, a practice known as\""phishing.""" 3
+6742 Wet Seal Third-Quarter Net Loss Widens (Reuters) Reuters - Struggling clothing retailer Wet\Seal Inc. on Wednesday posted a wider quarterly loss\as lackluster demand for its teen-oriented fashions forced the\company to make bigger markdowns. 2
+2980 Packers lose Flanagan for the season Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl center Mike Flanagan will undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the season. Coach Mike Sherman made the announcement after practice Friday, meaning for the second 1
+1283 Yankees Win Controversial Game Against Devil Rays NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs and Orlando Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to guide the New York Yankees past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-4 in the American League Monday. 1
+1315 Briefly: Top McAfee exec to step down roundup Plus: Samsung to put hard drives in phones...IDC says external disk storage up...Lawmakers to vote on spyware, piracy bills. 3
+5357 Australia in grip of water crisis There is a warning that some of Australia's major cities could run out of drinking water. 3
+6341 #39;Grateful #39; Kabul hostages look forward to returning to work Three UN election workers who were freed yesterday nearly a month after being abducted in Afghanistan have spoken of their gratitude to the Afghan people for supporting them during their plight. 0
+3051 Oil Price Spike Had Chilling Effect -Fed The recent spike in oil prices has had some negative impact on the US economy, but the futures markets suggest that this will be a temporary phenomenon, a top Fed official said on Sunday. 2
+5091 Movie Studios to Sue Illegal Film-File Traders Movie studios and the Motion Picture Association of America said on Thursday they would sue individuals suspected of illegally distributing movies over the Internet. 3
+1298 Clashes in Baghdad Slum Kill 22 Iraqis, U.S. Soldier BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi fighters battled U.S. troops in a Baghdad slum district Tuesday, raising the death toll to 22 Iraqis and one U.S. soldier and threatening to wreck a cease-fire called by rebel Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. 0
+3428 Kenyan tree planter wins Nobel Peace Prize: report LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Kenyan tree planter and government minister Wangari Maathai has won the Nobel Peace Prize, Agence France-Presse said. 0
+3797 Transport strike hits Netherlands Public transport grinds to a halt in the Netherlands as workers strike against the government's planned welfare cuts. 2
+1893 Texas Instruments Plans Buyback (Reuters) Reuters - Texas Instruments Inc., the\largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Thursday said it\plans to buy back #36;1 billion in stock and boost its quarterly\dividend by more than 17 percent, becoming the latest\technology company to return extra cash to investors. 3
+4594 Cassini flies past Titan; pictures expected tonight NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft streaked by Saturn #39;s smoggy moon Titan today, targeted to pass within just 750 miles of the planet-sized satellite to give scientists their first 3
+7074 Germany's New Reality Undercut by vastly cheaper labor in neighboring Poland and by increasing global competition, the union at Adam Opel AG acceded to a plan by General Motors Corp. to cut 12,000 jobs throughout Europe. 2
+2062 VoIP becomes new option Jackson is one of the first to take advantage of Time Warner Cable #39;s new venture into Voice over Internet Provider (VoIP) telephone service here and she says it works great. 2
+4843 Cosatu Delegation Sent Home in Minibus A 12-member delegation of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) was deported early yesterday after being driven to Beitbridge overnight in a minibus. 0
+5563 Italy: Sicilian derby ends in draw PALERMO, Nov 11 (SW) - After a 39-year wait for a Serie A Sicilian derby, the match between Palermo and Messina on Thursday managed only a 0-0 draw. 1
+1666 Microsoft Targets Solo Programmers with New Visual Studio Version ORLANDO, Fla.Microsoft Corp. announced another edition of its upcoming development tools family, releasing information on Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition at the VSLive! 3
+6367 Chicago Bulls Silence Utah Jazz, 101-99 (AP) AP - Ben Gordon scored a career-high 22 points, including four free throws in the final minute, to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Utah Jazz 101-99 Wednesday night to avoid an 0-10 start that would have been the worst in franchise history. 1
+734 Bon-Ton's Succession Success The transition atop the department store company looks like a pleasant non-story. 2
+4827 UPDATE 2-Chelsea sack Mutu after positive dope test Chelsea have sacked their Romanian striker Adrian Mutu after he tested positive for cocaine last month. quot;Chelsea has terminated the contract of Adrian Mutu for gross misconduct, quot; the Premier League club said on Friday. 1
+2684 "Motorola to Cut 1,000 Jobs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOT.N</A> said on Tuesday that it would cut 1,000 jobs and take related charges of about \$50 million to focus on its wireless business." 2
+568 EU to probe Microsoft-Time Warner buy The decision is a setback for the two companies and their plan to acquire ContentGuard, a digital rights management firm. 3
+2366 Russia Seeks UN Terrorist Asylum Abuse Crackdown UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia on Thursday proposed a U.N. crackdown on the abuse of political asylum for terrorist purposes, raising pressure on Western states to hand over wanted Chechen activists. 0
+2450 Ocean Spray to Buy Northland Assets Looking to expand its fruit receiving and concentrating operations in the nation #39;s largest cranberry-producing state, Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. 2
+1362 Serena falls to Capriati after chair ump #39;s miscue Unfairly, unbelievably, Serena Williams was robbed of a point by an umpire #39;s mistake at the US Open, just like her sister was at Wimbledon. 1
+4325 India, Russia must join hands to develop new tech: Putin Mr Vladimir V. Putin, President of the Russian Federation, Mr NR Narayana Murthy, Chief Mentor and Chairman, Infosys, and Mr Nandan Nilekani, CEO and Managing Director, at the Infosys campus in Bangalore on Sunday. 0
+4571 Microsoft Readies Next Business IM Server A little over a year after introducing the first version of Office Live Communications Server, Microsoft says it plans to release the next version of its enterprise instant messaging software, in December. 2
+1090 Congress Members Seek Officer's Dismissal (AP) AP - A group of congressional Democrats is asking President Bush to dismiss a senior military intelligence officer who made church speeches that included inflammatory religious remarks while discussing the war on terrorism. 0
+1429 German teenager charged with creating Sasser virus German student, Sven Jaschan, has been formally charged with computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems by German prosecutors. 3
+5632 Arafat Buried in Chaotic Scenes in West Bank (Reuters) Reuters - Yasser Arafat was buried on\Friday in chaotic scenes of grief and gunfire at the compound\where he spent his final years encircled by the Israeli army\and powerless to realize his dream of a Palestinian state. 0
+827 US Sprinter Pulled From Relay for Marijuana Violation Less than two hours before the Olympic men #39;s 400-meter relay semifinal on Friday, the United States Coach George Williams pulled John Capel from the race after being told by 1
+6205 Halliburton leading contender in construction of British aircraft carriers: report (AFP) AFP - Halliburton, the oil services giant once run by US Vice President Dick Cheney, has emerged as a leading contender to manage the construction of two British aircraft carriers, The Sunday Telegraph said. 0
+4695 Wenger commits future to Arsenal Arsenal FC have agreed a three-year contract extension with manager Arsne Wenger, retaining the Frenchman #39;s services until May 2008. 1
+2261 First drug cases at Paralympics Athens - Two weightlifters from Azerbaidjan have been banned from competitions for life after testing positive for drugs, in the first two doping cases of the Athens Paralympics, officials said here on Wednesday. 1
+4722 AirTran #39;s plan may aid city If the airline acquires some ATA assets, Wichita Mid-Continent could see expanded AirTran service, especially to Chicago. BY PHYLLIS JACOBS GRIEKSPOOR. 2
+3083 Update 2: Tokyo Stocks Finish 2.6 Percent Higher Tokyo stocks finished sharply higher Monday, fueled by Wall Street #39;s gains last week. The US dollar was higher against the Japanese yen. 2
+4294 In the E.R., Learning to Love the PC The keyboard is mightier than the whiteboard at an emergency room in the Bronx, where the use of computers is now a staple. 3
+4954 Kaneohes Wilson comes up short Kaneohe native Dean Wilson missed out yesterday on his final chance to secure his PGA Tour card. Wilson, who entered the final round of the Chrysler Championship tied for 18th and needing a top-20 finish to 1
+2379 BLOG That #39;s the most look-ed up world on Merriam-Webster #39;s <b>...</b> A FOUR-LETTER term that came to symbolise the difference between old and new media tops US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster #39;s list of the 10 words of the year. 3
+1843 Afghan court convicts US trio of torture KABUL, Afghanistan -- Three Americans -- led by a former Green Beret who boasted he had Pentagon support -- were found guilty yesterday of torturing Afghans in a private jail and were sentenced to prison. 0
+5705 Motorsport: Loeb matches record season PERTH - French driver Sebastien Loeb won his first motor rally of Australia yesterday when comfortably negotiating the final six stages near Perth. 1
+958 British Minister to Visit North Korea in September The British government has announced plans to send a top Foreign Office representative to North Korea in September. Junior Minister for East Asia Bill Rammell will become the first British minister to visit 0
+4469 Africa must move away from conflicts: Mbeki LUSAKA: Africa must move away from conflicts and begin to pool its resources to develop the impoverished continent and reduce poverty, South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Sunday. 0
+4486 Update 3: LNM to Buy ISG for \$4.5B in Cash, Stock A privately-owned Dutch steelmaker headed by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is buying US-based International Steel Group Inc. for about \$4. 2
+5734 Ford underlines committed to motorsport. Despite confirming the successful sale of both Jaguar Racing and its Cosworth engine company to new owners, Ford Motor Company has stressed that it remains committed to supporting motorsport at all levels. 1
+2495 NFL Postpones Miami Game, Due to Hurricane Jeanne The National Football League has postponed Sunday #39;s scheduled game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins in Miami due to the threat of Hurricane Jeanne. 1
+4785 Astros exercise Biggio #39;s option, but not Kent #39;s Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Craig Biggio will be around for an 18th season with the Houston Astros. On Thursday, the team exercised its contract option on Biggio for the 2005 season. 1
+1505 Thousands Demonstrate in Rome for Italian Hostages (Reuters) Reuters - Thousands of Italians marched silently\through Rome in a candlelit procession on Friday to demand the\release of two female aid workers seized in Baghdad. 0
+4220 Vijay Singh seeks ninth win of 2004 World No. 1 Vijay Singh, who is seeking his ninth win on the PGA Tour this year, will play the final three events this season, starting with this week #39;s Funai Classic. 1
+5287 Ivory Coast Leader Urges End to Violence ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo appealed for an end to the anti-French violence which erupted after France destroyed most of the country's air force in retaliation for the killing of nine French peacekeepers. 0
+4261 Britain Agrees to Redeploy Troops Britain agreed Thursday to meet a U.S. request for British troops to be moved into volatile central Iraq, a proposal that has met strong opposition within the governing Labour Party. 0
+3696 Supreme Court to Review Inmate Freedom Law (AP) AP - The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to consider the constitutionality of a federal law that requires state prisons to accommodate inmate religions, from Christianity to Satanism. 0
+7598 5 of arthritis patients in Singapore take Bextra or Celebrex <b>...</b> SINGAPORE : Doctors in the United States have warned that painkillers Bextra and Celebrex may be linked to major cardiovascular problems and should not be prescribed. 2
+915 Al-Sadr Calls on Militia to Stop Fighting BAGHDAD, Iraq - Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against U.S. and Iraqi forces and is planning to join the political process in the coming days, an al-Sadr aide said Monday... 0
+6569 Burger and Boks get IRB gongs South Africa #39;s Schalk Burger has been honoured as international rugby #39;s player of the year in 2004. The Springboks, the reigning Tri Nations champions, also scooped the awards for Team of the Year and Coach 1
+4326 Spitzer launches music industry probe Eliot Spitzer, fresh from rocking the insurance industry, has now asked the music business to uncover the secrets behind how radio stations decide what records they play. 2
+2598 Siemens, Freescale Extend Auto Partnership Siemens VDO Automotive and Freescale Semiconductor have renewed their automotive relationship, representing about \$245 million for components including ASICs, microcontrollers, analog and sensor components, beginning in 2006. 3
+2606 Button happy with 2nd JENSON Button was happy to settle for runners-up spot despite falling agonisingly short of a maiden Formula One win for the second race in succession. 1
+5477 From Digital Camera to Print, No Computer Required The big news in digital photography is the explosion of printers designed exclusively for 4-by-6 photos. A comparison of seven printers vying for your business. 3
+1799 OPEC Increases Oil Output The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has agreed to increase output by one million barrels a day in a move to lower oil prices. 2
+3799 Flight From Hong Kong Diverted in UK LONDON Oct. 14, 2004 - A Virgin Atlantic plane heading from Hong Kong to London was diverted to an airport north of London on Thursday after receiving a bomb threat, police said. 0
+6029 London to unveil 2012 bid plans London #39;s bid team will reveal their final plans for hosting the 2012 Olympic Games when they unveil full details of the bid document on Friday. 1
+2689 Philippoussis is humbled by Weiner SHANGHAI, China -- Defending champion Mark Philippoussis suffered a first round humiliation in the Shanghai Open, losing to unheralded American Glenn Weiner 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. 1
+828 Five facts about France #39;s Muslim headscarf ban - The French parliament passed the law in March to ban quot;conspicuous symbols quot; of faith from its state school system. Guidelines for applying the law identified Muslim headscarves, Jewish skullcaps and large 0
+7311 Music file-sharing case heads to high court eeding the pleas of the entertainment industry, the US Supreme Court has agreed to consider calling a halt to Internet file-sharing that allows millions of computer users to obtain free copies of movies and music. 3
+4155 Lebanon PM Resigns, Says Will Not Head New Govt. BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri resigned Wednesday and said he would not form a new government, following a widely opposed constitutional change to keep the Syrian-backed president in office. 0
+3764 Petroleum and natural-gas supply data due out Thursday SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- A rally in heating-oil futures to a fresh record and gains for natural gas for the first time in four sessions pulled crude prices more than \$1 a barrel higher Wednesday. 2
+847 Dyke reopens WMD row Former BBC chief Greg Dyke has reopened the row over Tony Blair #39;s decision to go to war with Iraq. Dyke was forced to resign from his post, along with former BBC chairman Gavyn Davies, last January after Lord 0
+5352 NBA Today (AP) AP - Indiana at Minnesota (8 p.m. EST). Last year's Eastern and Western Conference regular-season champions meet for the first of two times this season. 1
+1132 Napster tests quot;on-the-go quot; subscription service Napster announced yesterday that it is testing a new subscription service model that would add portable devices to the list of its subscription service #39;s supported devices. 3
+4910 Japan confirms captive in Iraq beheaded Japan has confirmed that the headless body found in Baghdad on Saturday is of the Japanese being held captive in Iraq. An armed group in Iraq had on Tuesday threatened to behead Shosei Koda, 24, within 48-hours unless Japan pulled its troops out of Iraq. 0
+1187 The Lowdown on Downloading Music The digital music space is changing, with more songs and a growing number of places to download music legally. Realizing that the time was ripe to see how we were doing, I took some song recommendations and sat down to see what I could download. 3
+2452 Peter Griffin: A9.com makes searching personal I #39;ve really taken to A9.com. It #39;s almost as if this new player in the search engine game has been built specifically for me. 3
+3244 Jug half full: Gophers hope to hit ground running at Michigan If Minnesota wants to walk out of Michigan Stadium with the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 1986, it had better hope its offense is its old self and its defense isnt. 1
+2442 Calvin Murphy removed as Rockets broadcaster Murphy will go to trial Nov. 4 on charges he molested his daughters, a state district judge said Tuesday. Murphy is charged with three counts of indecency with a child and three counts of aggravated sexual assault, punishable by up to life in prison. 1
+4438 Long and short of a rivalry that was Five years may not seem a whole lot, but consider what has happened since the last time the Green Bay Packers played the Dallas Cowboys prior to today #39;s meeting. 1
+2440 Morningstar Faces Possible SEC Lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators may file suit against Morningstar Inc., a provider of mutual fund and stock research, over incorrect data it published about a mutual fund, the company said on Friday. 2
+2839 Gurkhas win citizenship fight The Gurkhas who have served in the British Army have won an historic fight to be allowed to apply for British citizenship. The decision comes after a lengthy fight by the Nepalese soldiers for the right to 0
+5492 Fed Raises Interest Rate A 4th Time, To 2 Percent The Federal Reserve suggested that it would continue to raise interest rates gradually through much of next year. 2
+4613 SEC Seeks to Make Hedge Funds More Transparent Description: A divided Securities and Exchange Commission will likely approve new regulations governing the hedge fund industry. Under the rules, all but the smallest hedge funds would be required to register with federal regulators. 2
+2937 "Ford Down, Nissan Up in September Sales DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> posted its fourth consecutive month of weaker U.S. sales with a 7 percent drop in September results on Friday, and the automaker doubled its incentives on some models to kick-start sales this month." 2
+4652 Comcast Posts Smaller 3Q Profit Cable giant Comcast Corp. on Wednesday posted a smaller third-quarter profit that missed Wall Street expectations, but said digital cable and high-speed Internet subscriptions continued to grow during the period. 2
+750 GOP Urge Bush to Turn Attention From Iraq (AP) AP - Nervous Republicans are urging President Bush to unveil a robust second-term agenda at his convention next week to shift voters' focus from the unpopular war in Iraq and other issues that are a distraction to his re-election drive. Some contend the party should ditch the GOP-fueled controversy over rival John Kerry's combat record in Vietnam. 0
+5892 We have to learn to be patient on Indian pitches: Smith (AFP) AFP - South African skipper Graeme Smith said his team had to learn to be patient on slow pitches if they hoped to do well in an upcoming two-Test series against India. 0
+1489 SportsNetwork Game Preview (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals host the opener of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays tonight, just one day after playing a very strange doubleheader. 1
+5825 Acer Boosts Its Ferrari Acer has announced the newest addition to the Ferrari line of notebooks, the Ferrari 3400. The notebook is based on the latest Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 for thin and light notebooks. 3
+5949 Canucks Announce Partial Sale VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks Wednesday announced the sale of 50 percent of the team and its arena, General Motors Place. 1
+2226 At UN, Bush defends decision to invade Iraq President Bush went before a skeptical hall of world leaders Tuesday to mount a vigorous defense of the war in Iraq, telling the United Nations that the Iraqi people are 0
+618 Charges reduced for Iraq jail MP MANNHEIM, Germany -- A US military policewoman accused in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal had the charges against her reduced yesterday as a set of pretrial hearings wrapped up at an American base in Germany. 0
+2125 Tropical Storm Jeanne Kills 250 in Northern Haiti, UN Reports Tropical Storm Jeanne killed at least 250 people and injured at least 380 in northern Haiti, the United Nations said. UN spokeswoman Denise Cook said the bodies of 250 people were in 0
+5749 Pires prepared to pay fine for wearing wrong kit Arsenal star Robert Pires said Monday he is prepared to pay a fine for not wearing the official French team sponsor #39;s kit in a television interview last month. 1
+2198 Jury calls WTC attack two events Silverstein had hoped the 11-member jury would determine that the language of the insurance policy treated the attacks as two occurrences. 2
+2208 Amazon #39;s A9 Search Evens Out Google results with links to books at Amazon.com, the Internet Movie Database, Google Images, and GuruNet.com, plus site information, including similar links that others have followed. 3
+1791 World Population to Rise to 8.9 Billion Although world families are getting smaller in many regions, the 50 poorest countries are expected to triple in size to 1.7 billion people by 2050, posing many challenges for world countries. 0
+2761 No-Confidence Vote Planned Against Palestinian PM RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Lawmakers angered by the Palestinian leadership's failure to make reforms plan to force a parliamentary no-confidence vote that could bring down the government appointed by Yasser Arafat, legislators said. 0
+961 Conditions Worsen in Darfur, U.N. Agencies Say (Reuters) Reuters - Conditions for 1.2 million Sudanese\displaced in Darfur continue to worsen amid violent attacks,\spreading disease, and heavy rains which wreak havoc with aid\convoys, United Nations agencies said on Tuesday. 0
+2861 IBM Claims Computing Crown (The Motley Fool) The Motley Fool - IBM (NYSE: IBM - News) has new bragging rights. Press reports indicate that the technology giant has created the world's fastest supercomputer two years after a Japanese computer claimed that title. 3
+5679 Michigan State Shocks Wisconsin EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sports Network) - Jason Teague, who ran for 112 yards and a score on 17 carries, caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter to snap a tie and help Michigan State post a 49-14 win over 1
+4078 Constellation Brands Offers \$1.3 Billion for Mondavi (Update1) Constellation Brands Inc., the world #39;s largest winemaker, offered \$1.3 billion in cash to acquire Robert Mondavi Corp., maker of lower-price Woodbridge wines. 2
+4103 "NEEMO's Undersea Operations: Making Telemedicine a Long Distance Reality (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - It gives new meaning to the term ""housecall"", but aquanauts aboard NASA's undersea research station, Aquarius, have performed simulated medical procedures with the help of a Canadian doctor 1300 miles away." 3
+6999 "Palm OS for Linux? \\Today was a strange day for the Palm OS community:\\""PalmSource also plans to implement Palm OS on top of Linux, bringing the\benefits of Palm OS to the Linux community, including the award winning user\interface, software frameworks based on the best of Palm OS and BeOS, a large\base of professional and consumer applications, and an enthusiastic community\of more than 25 million users and over 360,000 registered\developers. PalmSource intends to work as a partner within the Linux community\to help Linux grow rapidly in the consumer and enterprise mobile markets.""\\This is a great decision! A bit to late but not much so. When Sharp released\the Zaurus into the US market there was a lot o ...\\" 3
+2096 Momentum shifted on Garcia's stellar play BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Oh, how Match No. 2 in yesterday's singles proved a fitting contrast in emotions in the final act of the 35th Ryder Cup Matches. 1
+5007 AOL to cut 700 jobs America Online Inc. (AOL) plans to lay off 700 employees, about 5 percent of its US workforce, by the end of the year, several news organizations reported Tuesday. 2
+5323 Scientists Try to Save Largest Salamander (AP) AP - The population of North America's largest salamander is plummeting in Missouri and Arkansas, and scientists from five states met to consider how to prevent the creature's disappearance. 3
+5437 BRDC waiting for a proposal The Formula 1 teams say that the British Grand Prix is saved but the owners of Silverstone, the British Racing Drivers #39; Club do not yet have a deal with Formula One Management. 1
+2905 UEFA Cup Round-up Newcastle eased their way into the UEFA Cup group stages on Thursday night as Alan Shearer and Patrick Kluivert hit the goals trail again in a 5-1 victory over Bnei Sachnin in Israel. 1
+7206 NASA Chief Applies for Job at LSU (AP) AP - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe will resign this week, a government official said Sunday, and a spokesman for Louisiana State University said O'Keefe is a leading candidate to become a chancellor there. 3
+3589 US stocks end lower on job data, record high for oil NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- US stocks ended lower Friday as September #39;s weaker-than-expected employment report closed out a week of disappointing economic data, with a new a record high for oil and a lackluster start to the third quarter earning season prompting 2
+3411 Bookings Decline at US Airways US Airways Group Inc. attorneys and executives acknowledged in bankruptcy court yesterday that bookings had fallen more steeply than they had anticipated in reaction to their Chapter 2
+2910 Netflix, TiVo Promise New Service The two companies say they will jointly develop a set-top box to download movies over the internet. Netflix will arrange the movie licensing from Hollywood studios, and TiVo will take care of the product technology. 3
+5318 Something Oozed on Titan #39;s Surface Summary - (Nov 8, 2004) NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft took this image of Titan as it sped past the moon on Oct. 26, 2004. It was taken from an altitude of 2,500 km (1,553 miles) using the spacecraft #39;s aperture 3
+3803 Yao Thrills Capacity Crowd at First China NBA Game (Reuters) Reuters - Yao Ming's Houston Rockets squeezed\past the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in the first NBA game to\be played in China, a country the fast-growing basketball\league deems a potential marketing mecca. 1
+5128 Argentina Basketball Coach Magnano Quits Ruben Magnano, who coached Argentina to the Olympic basketball gold medal in Athens, resigned Thursday to accept a coaching job in Italy. 0
+6191 Baghdad Governor Assassinated; Bombing Kills 10 BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Gunmen killed the Baghdad governor in Iraq's highest-profile assassination in eight months and a suicide bomber killed 10 people near the Green Zone on Tuesday in an escalating campaign to wreck a Jan. 30 election. 0
+1574 Gunners step up gear to top table ARSENAL pulled clear at the top of the English Premiership for the first time this season after producing a devastating change of gear to sink London rivals Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage. 1
+3023 China vows currency shift but mum on date Washington, Oct. 2: In the face of growing international pressure, Chinese officials told top US officials on Friday that they would continue to push ahead with plans to float or revalue their currency, but 2
+2751 Angels Ascend to First-Place Tie With A's (AP) AP - For the first time in over three months, the Angels are back in first place. 1
+4973 Pinkel reinstates Damien Nash Missouri tailback Damien Nash was reinstated by coach Gary Pinkel, ending a one-game suspension for the teams #39; leading rusher. 1
+4610 Apple's IPod Features U2 Collaboration (AP) AP - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a color display as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2's songs. 3
+5337 Colombia Accuses Cos. of Illegal Imports The Colombian government has filed a lawsuit accusing Pernod Ricard SA, Diageo PLC and Seagram Export Sales Co. of illegally importing spirits via Colombian companies that launder drug money. 0
+4286 'Wrong kind of fall' for Castro The US declines to wish Fidel Castro a speedy recovery after he fractures bones in a fall at a public ceremony. 0
+6177 Explosion in southern Italy kills eight, gas leak possible cause FOGGIA, Italy Eight people have been killed in an explosion that leveled a two-story apartment building in southern Italy. Firefighters are investigating whether a gas leak is to blame. 0
+2726 Google Shares, Once Devalued, Just May Be Winners After All Wall Street, which forced Google, the Internet search engine, to sharply lower the price of its shares in its initial public offering in August, has decided that the company is worth a lot more today than it was then. 2
+1191 Bush takes a double-digit lead as Kerry campaign struggles to regroup (AFP) AFP - George W. Bush took a double-digit lead in what had been a neck-and-neck presidential election contest, prompting Democratic challenger John Kerry to refocus his campaign on bread-and-butter economic issues, where the Republican incumbent president is considered vulnerable. 0
+5157 Backman out as D-Backs manager The Diamondbacks will replace Wally Backman as manager, The Sporting News has confirmed, and his replacement will be Bob Melvin, according to the East Valley Tribune. 1
+3738 New MSN Search May Be a Google Killer! New MSN Search May Be a Google Killer!\\The Second Look at MSN's Search technology is available for public beta testing. I've given it a spin myself and must say that I'm impressed. Although they have no ads on the SERP's of the preview site, I'm sure they will load it ... 3
+2167 Israel Unions Start Nationwide Strike JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli unions began a nationwide strike on Tuesday expected to affect about 400,000 public sector workers and severely hamper international travel. 0
+2796 For Neglected Video, a Hollywood Touch A growing cottage industry is taking customers' raw home video and putting it on DVD, in some cases producing short movies with sophisticated cinematic effects and a musical soundtrack. 3
+5044 No quick fix in Boeing-Airbus talks World Trade Organization (WTO) talks on a transatlantic row over plane subsidies will bring no quick fix for what could be the biggest commercial dispute in WTO history, officials and analysts warned on Wednesday. 2
+1275 Irish Union Airs Fears Over Natl Australia Bank Units DUBLIN (Dow Jones)--Ireland #39;s banking union said Monday it #39;ll write to the Irish Competition Authority and European Commission expressing concern over the prospective sell-off of National Australia Bank Ltd. 2
+973 Hurricane Frances Nears NE Caribbean (AP) AP - Hurricane Frances strengthened as it churned near islands of the northeastern Caribbean with ferocious winds expected to graze Puerto Rico on Tuesday before the storm plows on toward the Bahamas and the southeastern United States. 0
+2372 Bambang unveils plans for his first 100 days JAKARTA - Mr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is almost certain to emerge the winner of the country #39;s first direct presidential polls, has begun to unveil plans for his first 100 days in power. 0
+2320 Olympics-Five sports on shortlist for possible Games inclusion Golf, rugby and squash are on a shortlist of five sports to be assessed for possible inclusion in the 2012 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee is reviewing 1
+2249 Second Beheading Reported (Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles Times - BAGHDAD #8212; Militants said Tuesday that they had beheaded a second American hostage in as many days and threatened to kill a British captive, increasing pressure on President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to confront a recent wave of kidnappings of foreigners in the Iraqi capital. 0
+6209 Backstage Pass; Mosley-Wright 2 By Sammy Rozenberg (AP Staff Writer/BoxingScene Staff Writer). BoxingScene was ready and willing to engage in conversation during the post-fight press conference following the Shane Mosley-Winky Wright rematch. 1
+7044 Video Games Used to Relax Kids in Hospital (AP) AP - Letting children play video games on a Game Boy in the operating room before undergoing surgery can help relax them better than tranquilizers or holding Mommy's hand, researchers say. 3
+3627 SKorea's Samsung to invest 24 billion dollars in new chip lines (AFP) AFP - South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest memory chipmaker, said it would invest some 24 billion dollars in building new chip production lines over the next six years. 0
+4003 Gold Fields ready to fight Harmony takeover Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI) said it rejected a takeover bid by Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. to create the world #39;s leading gold mining group, saying it was not in its interests. 2
+5567 Georgia Evolution Dispute Embarrasses Some Atlanta, Nov. 11 - First, Georgia #39;s education chief tried to take the word quot;evolution quot; out of the state #39;s science curriculum. 3
+5697 Newest video games gun to be No. 1 Voters apparently weren #39;t the only ones willing to stand in long lines. The release of this year #39;s two hottest video games - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Halo 2 - had gamers lined up at stores across the nation to pick up their pre-ordered games. 3
+5283 ANZ increases IT spend A new \$100 million retail telling platform, which was completed in the first half of this year, and the growing cost of compliance were the key drivers for the rise according to the bank #39;s 2004 Annual Roadshow presentation. 2
+2196 Ask Jeeves Search Engine Gets Slim and Personal Ask Jeeves Search Engine Gets Slim and Personal\\Ask Jeeves has introduced new changes which have totally made over the search engine which hopes to give Yahoo, MSN and Google a run for their money. The new changes at Ask.com include MyJeeves personal search, a revamped local search, and an update ... 3
+5136 Wells Fargo computers stolen Identity thieves may have obtained information on thousands of Wells Fargo mortgage and student loan customers. 3
+6489 UN aid plane shot at in Ivory Coast Abidjan - A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) plane was met with gunfire and threats when it arrived in Man, western Ivory Coast, the UN said in a statement on Saturday. 0
+5467 Andreas Herzog Retires From Pro Soccer (AP) AP - Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Andreas Herzog, who played for Austria in the 1990 and 1998 World Cups, retired from professional soccer Wednesday. 1
+5687 At Tuesday #39;s midnight hour, you #39;ll find a meteor shower While walking the pooch in the crisp early morning air Wednesday, you might hear a few snaps, perhaps a buzz, and maybe even some whistles overhead. 3
+1714 McDonald #39;s boosts annual dividend 38 McDonald #39;s (MCD) Tuesday raised its annual dividend by 38, a move the world #39;s largest restaurant chain said is another sign of its revitalization. 2
+2502 Cricket swings to Calypso once again From the time you touch down in the British Isles, you get an overwhelming sense of grey. The skies are almost always leaden, the clothes people wear are generally either black or neutral shades guaranteed 1
+3320 Cougar Football Notes Houston, Texas- - Houston head football coach Art Briles finds himself in somewhat of a quandary as the Cougars prepared to play at the University of Southern Mississippi this Thursday night at MM Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss. 1
+886 Hot pursuit Times like these make grown men talk to televisions. quot;C'mon, guys, get the darn out, quot; Pedro Martinez shouted at a big screen in the Red Sox clubhouse yesterday as he watched the Blue Jays try to finish off the Yankees with two outs and the potential winning run at the plate in the ninth inning in Toronto. 1
+3828 Harvard Seeks Permission to Clone Human Embryos (Reuters) Reuters - Harvard University researchers said\on Wednesday they were seeking permission to use cloning\technology to make human stem cells. 3
+5517 Viet Nam deeply regrets Palestinian leader #39;s death Ha Noi, Nov. 11 (VNA) - quot;We are deeply moved and grieved by the death of President Yasser Arafat, President of the Palestinian State and President of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, quot; Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Dung has said. 0
+5057 Deportivo La Corua 0-1 Liverpool: FT Report LA CORUNA, November 3 (Champions League) - Rafael Benitez heard his name ring around a Spanish stadium in his homeland again but this time it was from Scouse voices rather than those in Valencia, with whom he won La Liga. 1
+7010 Bulls Stomp Cavaliers Eddy Curry scores 20 points and rookie Ben Gordon adds 21 to lead Chicago to a rare 113-85 lopsided win over Cleveland on Wednesday. 1
+877 For Now, Unwired Means Unlisted. That May Change. In October, most major cellphone carriers plan to start compiling a publicly accessible listing of wireless phone numbers. 2
+7531 Mets Introduce New Prize Pitcher Pedro (AP) AP - Pedro Martinez formalized a #36;53 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday and embraced the idea of helping rebuild a team that has fallen on hard times. 1
+6261 Bofra Worm Spreads by Banner Ads Attacks exploit IE flaw, and allow attacker to gain complete control of your PC. 3
+1211 Porn producers face severe punishment Those who are engaged in the profit-oriented production and dissemination of pornographic materials through the Internet, mobile communication terminals and quot;phone-sex quot; services in China are subject to punishment as severe as life imprisonment, according 3
+6511 Rate hikes by Fed dull ARMs #39; luster 30-year fixed home loans remain appealing, but variable rates have been on the move up. By Sandra Block. If you #39;re hoping an adjustable-rate mortgage will help you afford your dream house, you may want to rethink those granite countertops. 2
+1367 Pension Agency Raises Top Annual Benefit 2.8 The federal agency that protects private sector pension plans announced yesterday that the maximum annual benefit for plans taken over in 2005 will be \$45,614 for workers who wait until age 65 to retire. 2
+2712 New defense consortium aims for greater systems interoperability SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - An international consortium of 28 defense-oriented companies hopes to develop standards for a network-centric framework that allows a variety of communications and information systems and sensors to interact on a 3
+6357 Time Warner, SEC near deal on AOL troubles The Securities and Exchange Commission and Time Warner Inc. are nearing agreement on a deal in which the media giant would pay about \$750 million to settle wide-ranging allegations 2
+6995 Heisman Horses Come Down to the Wire Entering the final week for Heisman Trophy voters to make their decision, the race has turned out tighter than it was believed to be last week. 1
+5535 Nortel financial filings could be delayed into 2005 Less than a week after it launched a media blitz to boost its image, Nortel Networks Ltd. postponed yet again the release of its financial statements, underlining the company #39;s challenges to steer out of the 2
+2680 Stocks Open Higher, Shrug Off Oil Spike NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with beaten down shares offering bargains to investors and oil producer stocks bolstered by crude oil prices breaking through the \$50 a barrel mark. 2
+3849 IBM launches top-end Power5 servers IBM has expanded the top end of its eServer range with three multiple-processor systems aimed at datacentres and large enterprise clients. 3
+3867 Oil rallies to new record high Crude oil futures rallied late Friday to a new record high of \$54.90, a day after a decline in the US inventory of heating oil roiled a market already on edge over tight supplies, high demand and unrest among key producers. 2
+3287 Briefly: RealNetworks signs up Red Flag Linux roundup Plus: Microsoft ships Virtual PC 7...SGI warns of lower revenue, deeper loss...SAP taps search technology. 3
+616 White House Shifts Its Focus on Climate The administration issued a report indicating that emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases were the only likely explanation for global warming. 3
+7480 Rite Aid Swings to Loss Rite Aid (RAD:NYSE - news - research) swung into the red for its third quarter and lowered expectations for fiscal 2005. The drugstore chain said Thursday it posted a loss of \$7.7 million, or 1 cent a share 2
+4021 IBM Unveils New Storage Technology IBM recently unveiled the TotalStorage DS6000, a roughly VCR-size system aimed at mid-size businesses. The new DS8000 series system features IBM Power5 microprocessors and IBM #39;s Virtualization 3
+3054 Gunfire Erupts in Pro-Aristide Haiti Slum PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Oct. 3, 2004 - Gunfire erupted in a slum teeming with loyalists of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Sunday, sending people scattering through trash-strewn streets following 0
+1229 Toyota to open south China plant Japan carmaker Toyota enters a joint venture to produce saloon cars in southern China. 2
+1535 Accused deserter surrenders in Japan An accused US Army deserter has surrendered at a US military base near Tokyo to face charges filed in 1965, the Kyodo news service reported. 0
+6783 Citing Can-Spam, Microsoft sues alleged spammers com December 2, 2004, 7:48 AM PT. While its neighbors, software infrastructure and hardware upgrades, switched places this month, security held its spot at number three. 3
+6829 Dollar Steady Ahead of Jobs Report LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held firm above this week's record low against the euro on Friday, with dealers reluctant to take positions ahead of key U.S. jobs figures. 2
+843 Arsenal #39;s winning ways a joy Legendary Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough said last week that losing Forest #39;s 42-game unbeaten record to Arsenal stuck in the craw quot;because nobody likes them quot;, but surely that is not true. 1
+760 UK growth at fastest pace in nearly 4 years Britain #39;s economy accelerated to the fastest annual pace in nearly four years in the second quarter as manufacturing emerged from a slump and consumers ratcheted up spending, the government said Friday. 2
+1653 Symantec launches antiphishing service SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Symantec Corp. is fishing for dollars with a new service designed to help companies combat the ongoing epidemic of online identity theft, or quot;phishing, quot; scams. 3
+2182 "Stocks Edge Up, Goldman Earns Give Lift NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged up on Tuesday as investors expected the Federal Reserve to stay on a course of ""measured"" interest-rate increases, while major Wall Street investment banks rose on higher profits." 2
+6544 Cambodia plays active role in ASEAN Cambodia has been active and playing an increasingly important role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and regional affairs politically and economically 0
+6067 Aussies battle EU over cheese, champagne AP - The United States and Australia have prevailed in an interim ruling by World Trade Organisation (WTO) in a dispute over the protection given by the European Union to its regional goods such as Champagne wine and Feta cheese, trade officials said. 2
+3579 Explosions in Refugee Camp in South Gaza Strip GAZA (Reuters) - Several explosions rocked the house of an Islamic Jihad militant leader in a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, witnesses said. 0
+785 Yemen Sentences 15 Militants on Terror Charges A court in Yemen has sentenced one man to death and 14 others to prison terms for a series of attacks and terrorist plots in 2002, including the bombing of a French oil tanker. 0
+5912 Sony plans dual-DVD for Mac The DRX-710UL-T external DVD burner supports both FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. It ships with Roxio Toast 6 Lite. Double-layer support means users can burn up to 8.5GB of data on a single DVDR DL disc. 3
+4150 NJ residents file lawsuit to block e-voting WASHINGTON - A coalition of New Jersey residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a judge to stop the state from using electronic voting machines in the Nov. 2 election. 3
+1935 FSB FUD over FOI, you cry <strong>Letters</strong> The postbag, and your miscellaneous musings 3
+4448 Divided S.E.C. Likely to Ask Hedge Funds for More Data A deeply divided S.E.C. is expected to approve rules requiring all but the smallest hedge funds to register with the S.E.C. and make their records available. 2
+3618 Mauresmo retires, Davenport wins Porsche Tennis Grand Prix This was not the way that American Lindsay Davenport wanted to claim her second career title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. In a match between the top two 1
+1878 "A9 Offers Search Results From Five Sources A9 Offers Search Results From Five Sources\\A9, the search engine from Amazon.com, has relaunched its search engine. It now offers search results from several different sources, including the IMDB and of course, Amazon.com. \\I decided to search for Duke Ellington. ""Duke Ellington"" brought about 156,000 results (less than half the ..." 3
+6080 Lab used by LAPD falsified DNA data and possibly dozens -- of pending criminal cases to determine whether critical evidence was tainted or falsified during 3
+4391 Broadhurst, Fichardt lead Open de Madrid Paul Broadhurst shot a 3-under 68 Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round of the Open de Madrid. Broadhurst finished 54 holes at 13-under-par 200 for a tie with Darren Fichardt, who shot a 67. 1
+4895 Four pay price for India defeats India have dropped wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel and batsman Yuvraj Singh for the final Test against Australia. Opening batsman Aakash Chopra and seamer Ajit Agarkar were also left out after India conceded the 1
+7089 Lonely whale #39;s song remains a mystery A lone whale with a voice unlike any other has been wandering the Pacific for the past 12 years. Marine biologist Mary Ann Daher of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, US, and her colleagues 3
+3384 Employment Picture Expected to Improve NEW YORK - A rash of job cuts - more than 10,000 layoffs just this week from a handful of companies - has created some gloom on the jobs front. But Friday's release of jobs data for September was expected to show a steady unemployment rate and creation between about 50,000 to 250,000 new jobs, though uncertainties such as the effects of last month's hurricanes kept the estimates all over the map, said Wachovia Corp... 0
+2341 Japan #39;s baseball players avert another strike Japan #39;s baseball players averted a second strike this weekend after agreeing that a new team will be allowed to join Japanese professional baseball next season. 1
+1177 Checking changes Toward the end of the month if resources are a little tight, there are times when Krista Bergstrom admits she writes a check or two for more than is left in her account. 2
+1130 Israeli Troops Kill Two Palestinians (AP) AP - Israeli troops killed two Palestinians in two separate incidents Friday, and Israeli helicopters fired three missiles at a Gaza warehouse the army said was used for making weapons. 0
+6225 Favre Does It Again With the Texans nursing a second-half lead, the stage was set for another Packers' comeback, authored by Brett Favre. The result: a 16-13 Green Bay win. 1
+7569 Apple Sues Over Web Leak of Advance Products (Reuters) Reuters - Apple Computer Inc. is\suing anonymous people who leaked details about new products by\posting information on the Internet, court documents showed on\Friday. 3
+6421 Eras blend together perfectly As the final seconds ticked down on the last home game of his high school career, Larry Abare glanced up the hill at the far end of Edward M. Leary Field and watched all the little boys in blue jeans and Acton-Boxboro jerseys, one of them scrambling through the leaves with a football tucked carefully under his arm. ... 1
+4358 US Forces Bomb Iraq's Falluja, Seize Zarqawi Aide (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. planes bombed targets in\Iraq's rebel-held city of Falluja, killing two people, and the\U.S. military said it had captured a lieutenant of its\deadliest Islamist enemy in Iraq in a raid early on Saturday. 0
+7156 Franz takes first in Val d #39;Isere Werner Franz claimed his maiden World Cup downhill victory with a time of one minute 57.51 seconds at Val d #39;Isere. The Austrian #39;s victory means he becomes the first man to beat American Bode Miller, who finished fourth, in the discipline this season. 1
+2746 Sales boost for House of Fraser Shares in UK department store group House of Fraser have risen after the firm said it had cut half-year losses and was seeing solid sales growth. 2
+3380 STMicro may see windfall from Stern satellite move Shock jock Howard Stern #39;s jump to satellite radio could create a \$180 million windfall for Europe #39;s biggest chip maker, STMicroelectronics (STM. 2
+2756 India to get started on Starter Edition The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant today announced a year-long pilot program to start shipping the Windows XP Starter Edition to India in early 2005. 3
+3460 Polese steps into open-source fray Former Sun and Marimba executive Kim Polese takes the helm of SpikeSource, a start-up which will offer services around open source software. 3
+1940 Foreseeing the Suns fate: Astronomical interferometry reveals <b>...</b> For the first time, an international team of astronomers led by Guy Perrin from the Paris Observatory/LESIA, (Meudon, France) and Stephen Ridgway from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (Tucson, Arizona, USA) has observed the close environment of 3
+4916 Putin ready to probe other oil companies Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to go after other oil companies the way he has hammered Yukos, a top Kremlin official has said. 2
+5208 Baffled in Loss, Democrats Seek Road Forward Democrats said President Bush's defeat of Senator John Kerry by three million votes left the party facing its most difficult time in at least 20 years. 0
+5916 ConocoPhillips boosts LUKoil stake to 10 percent (AFP) AFP - US oil major ConocoPhillips has boosted its stake in Russia's second-largest oil producer LUKoil to 10 percent, giving Conoco at least one representative on LUkoil's board. 0
+1074 "Appeals court faults Oracle in shareholder suit Judges send case back to lower court to sort out allegations of improper bookkeeping and ""suspicious"" stock sales." 3
+7153 Dissecting the NHLPA #39;s proposal for a new CBA A closer look at the new offer from the NHL Players #39; Association: Rollback: The whopping 24 pay cut on all existing player contracts is a monstrous concession. 1
+7471 Iceland Offers Shelter to Fugitive Chess Player Fugitive chess master Bobby Fischer has been offered a new home in Iceland, where he won a classic victory in 1972, but it is unclear whether he will be able to make the move from his detention in Japan. 0
+2572 DEBKAfile Special Analysis Before deporting him to Lebanon in 1991, the late Yitzhak Rabin called Ezz-Eldin Sheikh al-Khalil the snakes head, singling him out as the terror master who raised and handled Hamas most accomplished terror operatives, Adnan al Hool and 0
+6468 2 Ex-Officers Nabbed in Venezuela Slaying National Guard troops arrested two brothers Friday in connection with a state prosecutor's killing, just days after two suspects in the car bombing case were shot dead by police, authorities said. 0
+3887 Blockbuster Cuts Online Price, Challenges Netflix (Reuters) Reuters - Video chain Blockbuster Inc on\Friday said it would lower the price of its online DVD rentals\to undercut a similar move by Netflix Inc. that sparked a stock\a sell-off of both companies' shares. 3
+1051 Software Service Aims to Outfox Caller ID A new computerized service enables customers to create phony outbound phone numbers in order to mask their telephone identities. 2
+1314 Sidebar: Oracle Adds Software for Managing Supplier Contracts SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - As part of an ongoing upgrade of its E-Business Suite 11i business applications, Oracle Corp. 3
+2820 Pedro, Red Sox offer up few Rays of hope In Pedro Martinez stats, news #39; first start since conceding to the New York Yankees stats, schedule by declaring that the Red Sox stats, schedule #39; rivals were his daddy, #39; #39; the Tampa 1
+2763 IBM Says Its Supercomputer Is World's Fastest NEW YORK (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp. on Wednesday said it has developed the world's fastest computer, putting it back on top after a Japanese supercomputer claimed the title some two years ago. 3
+2594 Touchy Times at Midas The auto maintenance company has a simple business but a complicated prognosis. 2
+2097 Bekele, Isinbayeva top track athletes Names Ethiopian distance runner Kenenisa Bekele and Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva were named male and female athletes of the year by the world track and field federation. Isinbayeva set eight world records in 2004, including one while winning the gold medal at the Olympics. Bekele won the 10,000 meters in Athens and finished second to Hicham El Guerrouj in ... 1
+754 FBI Suspects Israel Has Spy in Pentagon -- CBS News WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI believes there is an Israeli spy at the very highest level of the Pentagon, CBS News reported on Friday. 0
+3179 Report: Glazer soccer bid near Malcolm Glazer, tycoon owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reportedly plans to bid more than \$1.2-billion to take control of British icon Manchester United, the world #39;s richest soccer team. 1
+1760 Iraqi attacks kill at least 69 At least 69 people have been killed and scores wounded during a day of carnage in Iraq. In Baghdad, 47 Iraqis died and over 120 were injured in a massive explosion near a police station. 0
+4732 Lowe's road to glory For Derek Lowe, two roads diverged not in a yellow wood, as New England's poet laureate Robert Frost had it, but on the greenswards of Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and Busch Stadium. 1
+3469 Copper Prices Rally to 16-Year Highs Copper prices surged to 16-year highs on Friday as a strike at the world #39;s largest copper producer threatened to tighten world supplies. 2
+4072 Intel gets off chip speed roller coaster: Technology India: New York, Oct 19 : The world #39;s leading computer chipmaker Intel has jumped off the chip speed roller coaster by yanking its four giga hertz (4 GHz) Pentium 4 processor off the drawing board. 3
+1234 French Internet provider Wanadoo will build Dutch broadband network (AFP) AFP - The French Internet provider Wanadoo will construct its own broadband network in the Netherlands and hopes to reach 55 percent of Dutch homes, a spokesman told the Financieele Dagblad. 3
+1376 The Week: No. 1 at Last water running over a rock, wind ripping across a sand dune, the ocean washing up against the shore. Whatever the image, for the last three years Vijay Singh has been the 1
+1989 After Being Bounced Around Florida Is Bouncing Back Although the three hurricanes that have hit Florida led to a broad economic slowdown, the glimmerings of a miniboom are already apparent. 2
+3625 German leader to arrive in China German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder was preparing Sunday to arrive in China for the start of a five day Asian tour Monday to discuss trade and bilateral ties. 0
+6927 Red Sox Formula Is a Model for Success As the shuffling of players intensifies this off-season, some of the Boston Red Sox' pictures will come down. The champions will have to change. 1
+1135 MLB: Houston 8, Pittsburgh 6 Carlos Beltran went two for four with a homer and scored three times Friday night as Houston downed Pittsburgh, 8-6. Craig Biggio, Jose Vizcaino and Jeff Bagwell also homered for 1
+3185 Nobel honours sub-atomic world US scientists David Gross, David Politzer and Frank Wilczeck win the Nobel physics prize for their insights into the deep structure of matter. 3
+7149 Not exactly an idiotic idea This should give pause to anyone who thought the Red Sox might be interested in toning down their image as idiots: They've made a serious contract offer to David Wells. 1
+1956 Sandia Motor Speedway for Sale on eBay (AP) AP - And the race is off! Only 29 days and some odd hours left to place your bid on eBay to buy the Sandia Motor Speedway. 3
+4127 Britain Charges Cleric Sought by US for Aiding Terrorism A radical Muslim cleric who is wanted on terrorism charges in the United States was accused by British prosecutors Tuesday of encouraging others to murder non-believers, including Jews, and inciting racial hatred. 0
+2083 Family make plea for Iraq Briton The family of a Briton held hostage in Iraq have issued an emotional plea for his release as the deadline approaches. Philip Bigley said his brother Ken regarded the Arab world as his quot;home from home quot; and 0
+7389 Report: Amount of fine-particle pollution drops significantly LOS ANGELES - Concentrations of one of the most dangerous air pollutants have declined in most of the country in the last five years, especially in Southern California and the Southeast, according to a report released by the US Environmental Protection 3
+892 Intel in new chip breakthrough Intel creates a more powerful memory chip without increasing its size, confounding the firm's critics. 2
+7360 Google partners with libraries Google #39;s plan to digitally scan books so that users can access them from its Internet search engine is being greeted with delight at the tiny library in my hometown of Half Moon Bay, Calif. 3
+7202 Disney takes sides in battle for next generation DVD Hollywood movie powerhouse Walt Disney has taken sides with Japans Sony Corp in a bitter battle between studios to define a technical standard for next generation DVDs, it said. 3
+2519 Half of men on Pitcairn Island on trial for alleged sex abuse a small, prefabricated affair, consisting of just six cells. They have an incentive to build it well: seven of them could soon be living there. 0
+2202 Boeing, IBM Strategic Alliance Boosts Net-Centric Technology From the 1950 #39;s until the present, one of the dominant companies in the world #39;s computer industry. Offers a variety of data processing hardware systems, system and application software, and information technology services. 3
+2055 Suicide car bombing kills three, wounds seven in northern Iraq A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Sunday near a joint US-Iraqi checkpoint, killing three people and wounding seven, including four US soldiers in the northern city of Samarra, the military said. 0
+3891 IBM #39;s High-End Power5 Servers Catch HP IBM on Friday introduced high-end servers in its pSeries and iSeries lines that include virtualization features and raw power that some experts say put the products on par with offerings from rival Hewlett-Packard Co. 3
+2401 Cadbury Says Annual Results to Be at Low End of Range (Update1) Cadbury Schweppes Plc, the maker of Dr Pepper and 7Up, said results will be at the lower #39; #39; end of the range it has targeted in the current fiscal year because of lack of demand in the US and European drinks markets. 2
+3540 Panel to Investigate Fraud Charges in Afghan Vote The move to head off the attack on the vote's legitimacy came as workers began the long process of collecting ballots. 0
+1169 Canada, Finland rule pools Martin Brodeur made 27 saves, and Brad Richards, Kris Draper, and Joe Sakic scored to help Canada beat Russia, 3-1, last night in Toronto, giving the Canadians a 3-0 record in round-robin play of the World Cup of Hockey. 1
+2676 Viagra bought online 'often fake' Half of Viagra tablets sold on the Internet are fake, research suggests. 3
+1673 Dropping Hyphen, Some Great Old Stores Become Just Macy #39;s n the not-so-distant past, the names Burdines, Rich #39;s, Goldsmith #39;s, Bon March and Lazarus had a local glory as the emporiums where customers bought their back-to-school clothes and discovered their Mother #39;s Day presents. 2
+1077 US Airways shares up on possible pilots pact Shares of US Airways Group Inc. rose more than 9 Thursday morning after the airline #39;s pilots union said it may agree on a plan to cut wages and benefits. 2
+733 Less Turbulence Ahead for Airbus, Boeing EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson and his US counterpart, Robert Zoellick, aim for a truce in the latest transatlantic row over government aid for aviation rivals Boeing and Airbus. 2
+1023 Share-deal ban signals MGM deal MOVIE studio Metro-Goldwyn Meyer has reportedly banned some of its staff from buying or selling its shares, stoking speculation that a multibillion-dollar takeover of the group could be days away, with Time Warner the favoured candidate. 2
+1109 Policeman Shot Dead in Saudi Battle One Saudi policeman was killed and three others were wounded in clashes with militants in a town northeast of Riyadh. A number of suspects were arrested in the battles, officials said. 0
+6061 Powell accuses Iran of trying to develop nuclear missiles The Bush administration yesterday accused Iran of attempting to develop missiles with nuclear warheads - a charge that could derail the European arms-control agreement struck earlier this week. 0
+4796 Recording Industry Sues 750 Computer Users LOS ANGELES - The recording industry on Thursday filed another round of copyright infringement lawsuits against people it said were illegally distributing songs over the Internet. 3
+5577 #39;Noles put clamps on Wolfpack The Florida State offense looked inept in the first half of its game Thursday night against North Carolina State. It played feebly. 1
+1958 "US Stocks Up, Ford Forecast Gives a Lift NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips advanced on Friday after Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings forecasts, while wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=QCOM.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">QCOM.O</A> limited gains on the Nasdaq after saying an accounting review may reduce pretax income." 2
+5575 Earthquake hits Indonesian island At least six people are killed as a strong earthquake jolts an island in eastern Indonesia. 0
+3339 CA to buy Netegrity for \$430 m Its biggest acquisition since 2000, marking its return to inorganic growth mode, after shelving acquisition plans due to government probes in its accounting practices. 2
+2364 "Microsoft antispam suit targets 'bulletproof' Web host Microsoft has filed nine lawsuits against individuals and companies allegedly involved sending out spam, including one suit against a Web hosting company that claimed it was ""bulletproof"" and couldn't be shut down." 3
+3631 Study: 39 Million Americans In Working Poor Families WASHINGTON -- A new report indicates that one in every five US jobs pays less than a poverty-level wage for a family of four. As a result, nearly 39 million Americans, including 20 million children, are members 2
+3260 On average, quarter was a loser (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - In the great race between stock mutual funds and the mattress, the mattress won. 2
+2123 FACTBOX-US Fed policymakers #39; recent comments The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise the federal funds rate at its policy meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21, despite recent mixed economic news. 2
+1276 Once Again, Mets Sputter Toward End of a Season year ago, the Mets were going nowhere when they swept the first-place Atlanta Braves in a three-game series at Shea Stadium on the first three days of September. 1
+4510 Delta Financing to Use Prepaid SkyMiles Shares of Delta Air Lines soared after the troubled airline said Monday it entered into a commitment letter with American Express Travel Related Services Co. 2
+2003 Mini World Cup heats up With the four minnows out of contention, the eight title contenders chase semifinal places in One-Day crickets mini World Cup with Australia first to get there by beating New Zealand by seven wickets yesterday in the first group showdown at the 1
+5267 Costecu Makes It Two Denisa Costescu follows up her victory in Indianapolis on Saturday with another win at the Veteran's Day 10K Sunday in Washington. 1
+3240 Update 1: Hollinger to Take \$27M Charge for Suits Hollinger International Inc. said Tuesday it will take a pretax charge of \$27 million to settle advertisers #39; lawsuits over inflated circulation numbers issued for years by the Chicago Sun-Times. 2
+7235 NBA Wrap: O'Neal and Wade Help Heat Beat Raptors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade each scored 20 points and added nine rebounds as the Miami Heat notched their fourth consecutive win dumping the struggling Toronto Raptors 106-98 Sunday. 1
+2243 Lab test puts Hamilton #39;s gold at risk Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton, the stoic Marblehead cyclist whose name has become synonymous with resilience and grit, could lose his gold medal and be banned 1
+6837 Iraq Attacks Leave at Least 20 Dead Iraqi insurgents staged nearly simultaneous attacks Friday morning on police stations at opposite ends of Baghdad, killing at least 20 people, freeing dozens of prisoners and emptying a police arsenal in a demonstration of the militants' strength in the heart of the country. 0
+919 11 Dead in a Car Bomb in Kabul KABUL (Masnet amp; News Agencies) - At least eleven people, including two US citizens, were killed when a truck bomb exploded in downtown Kabul in the second deadly blast to strike Afghanistan over the weekend. 0
+4971 Darfur peace talks inch forward despite deadlock over security ABUJA (AFP) - African Union mediators met separately with Sudanese government envoys and the leaders of the uprising in the strife-torn region of Darfur in a bid to hammer out a deal on demilitarising the conflict. 0
+1784 Jobs #39; Apple vs Beatles #39; Apple p2pnet.net News:- It #39;s Apple vs Apple again - that #39;s to say Steve Jobs #39; Apple versus The Beatles #39; Apple. Apple-B claims Apple-J infringes its trade mark and the latter, quot;is likely to be forced into a multimillion 3
+1873 Czech Republic's Cell Operators Fined (AP) AP - All three cell phone operators in the Czech Republic were fined a total of #36;1.7 million for breaching competition rules, officials said Thursday. 3
+3976 Goodale Hints of Tax Cuts The Federal Government says they are considering more tax cuts for lower and middle-income Canadians. Fending off attacks over the 9.1 billion dollar budget surplus, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said he 2
+2515 Dover #39;s place in #39;Chase #39; looks secure NASCAR officials spent several days last December going through different scenarios when they met to come up with their quot;Chase for the Nextel Cup quot; plan. 1
+1623 Two Manny dads DAVE Norman, the Sydney police constable who rushed to Jakarta to be with his critically injured daughter Manny Musu, underwent a DNA test to prove he is her biological father. 0
+2255 Number of Kids on Antidepressants Drops Dramatically NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of children taking antidepressants has dropped dramatically since the Food and Drug Administration cautioned that the drugs can provoke suicidal behavior, according to a study. Pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions found that the number of children taking antidepressants fell 18 percent in the first quarter and an additional 5 percent in the second quarter... 3
+5898 Colonials upend Medford For most of the season, the Acton-Boxboro football team has garnered the headlines with its record-setting win streak. Last night, the boys' soccer team proved A-B is not just a football school, claiming MIAA Division 1 North sectional title with a 1-0 win over two-time defending champion Medford. 1
+7210 I.B.M. Sought a China Partnership, Not Just a Sale Inside I.B.M., the issue of whether to stay in the personal computer business has been debated for a decade. The issue was put to rest last week. 2
+2757 India 4th largest economy: World Bank Ahead of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank meeting, the World Bank on Tuesday placed India as the fourth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, even as it said the country lagged behind in technology and efficiency. 2
+5166 SCO Postpones Legal Web Site (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - The SCO Group is delaying the launch of a Web site focusing on the details of ongoing litigation concerning the company's intellectual property. 3
+5172 Google Stock Falls on Outlook - Analyst NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. fell almost 9 percent on Friday after an analyst forecast a sharp drop in the price over the next 12 months as the Internet search company grows more slowly. 2
+1800 Pakistan's Musharraf to Retain Army Post Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will stay on as chief of the army staff beyond the date he promised to give up the post, the information minister said on Wednesday. 0
+3262 IBM delivers Websphere 6.0 IBM on Wednesday formally announced the next major release of WebSphere, code-named Vela, which company officials see as an integral building block for both its ongoing SOA (service-oriented architecture) and On Demand strategies. 3
+5682 Editorial: Sub incident shows China #39;s stripes After days of speculation and a chase by Japanese destroyers and a surveillance plane, it has finally been determined that the nuclear submarine that intruded into Japanese territorial water between Okinawa and Taiwan was Chinese. 0
+2565 Crude oil prices near continued march toward symbolic \$50 US level Crude oil prices neared their all-time record high of \$49.40 US as supply fears in Iraq and other key producers pushed up early trade Monday, while the market took stock of hurricane Ivan #39;s impact on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. 2
+1022 Need for carbon sink technologies Climate scientists tell a conference that greater efforts should be made to pull CO2 from the atmosphere. 3
+5698 Virtual Warriors Have Feelings, Too Instead of playing Halo 2 as intended, a filmmaker and a crew of machinima peers exploit the game's software quirks to create their online comedy series, Red vs. Blue, within Halo's virtual world. 3
+5718 NASA to test hypersonic scramjet WASHINGTON: NASA will today conduct the final and fastest test flight of its pilotless X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, aiming to send it zooming across the Pacific Ocean at about 10 times the speed of sound -- almost 3.2 kilometers (two miles) per 3
+3712 UK's jobless level falls further Unemployment in the UK fell by 51,000 between June and August to 1.39 million - the lowest on record, according to official figures. 2
+5518 Jones confirms deal to buy Barneys Jones Apparel Group said Thursday it struck a deal to acquire Barneys New York Inc., agreeing to pay \$400 million for the upscale clothing retailer #39;s outstanding stock and debt. 2
+1929 Consumer prices up only slightly WASHINGTON - Consumer prices barely budged last month, suggesting that inflation isn #39;t currently a problem for the economy and Federal Reserve policymakers can stick with a gradual approach to raising interest rates. 2
+5793 Dell blades cut deeper to data centers (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Dell Computer re-energized its enterprise-class blade server strategy on Monday, rolling out a new architecture that supports as many as 10 servers in a seven-unit chassis that can fit into a standard-size rack. 3
+2741 Business Glance SOMERS, NY - Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., the largest bottler of PepsiCo Inc. beverages, Tuesday said its profit for the latest quarter rose 4.4 percent as volume improved. 2
+6039 Spain reflects on football racism row The racist chanting by Spanish fans at Wednesday night #39;s friendly international in Madrid has left the government here red-faced and fearing a black-mark against the city #39;s bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. 1
+6722 India #39;s Nehra to miss Bangladesh series Left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra has been left out of India #39;s squad for this month #39;s two-test series against Bangladesh due to an abdominal strain. 1
+1466 Colts Lead Pats Early in Third Quarter FOXBORO, Mass. - Peyton Manning reached the 25,000-yard passing mark faster than anyone but Dan Marino, and the Indianapolis Colts shredded the New England Patriots for a 17-13 halftime lead Thursday night... 0
+6340 Bearcat qb has broken bone in throwing hand CINCINNATI University of Cincinnati quarterback Gino Guidugli (guh-DOO #39;-lee) has a broken bone in his throwing hand, and may miss Saturday #39;s game at number-seven Louisville. 1
+7463 National Business Briefs ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Google Inc. won a major legal victory yesterday when a federal judge ruled that its advertising policy does not violate federal trademark laws. 2
+3182 Hutchison cuts IPO size by 7 pct HONG KONG: Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd (HTIL) cut the size of its IPO for a second time to bolster interest in its shares, reducing the sale #39;s value by about 7 percent to between US\$890 million and US\$1. 2
+6118 Holyfield #39;s effort to unify heavyweight title running out of time Evander Holyfield just doesn #39;t get it. He #39;s beyond old for a fighter and seemingly hasn #39;t been able to punch his way out of a paper bag in years. 1
+6648 Screensaver Strikes Back at Spammers New software allows recipients of spam to band together to target known websites behind the messages. The idea is to bombard the sites with messages, slowing them down and making them more expensive to run. 3
+6202 After a decade of silence, Cambodia's cinema enjoys resurgence (AFP) AFP - After a decade of silence, Cambodia's movie industry is enjoying a boom due to a dash of Hollywood attention, burgeoning nationalism and cheaper production costs, industry insiders say. 0
+6744 Poland opens Katyn probe Polish war crimes prosecutors examine the 1940 deaths of members of the Polish elite in Russia's Katyn Forest. 0
+2133 Sun Sets Sights on Linux Vendors (AP) AP - After years of battling Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc. has set its sights on Linux vendors, seeking to jump into a low-end but high-volume market it's been accused of ignoring. 3
+2829 NFL: QB shuffle: Miami gives Fiedler the ball By all accounts, Jay Fiedler is a good guy. He signs autographs, performs charity work and always speaks well of others, even the New York Jets. 1
+4402 Her aim: Give Tufts-NEMC intensive care For 10 years, Ellen Zane oversaw community doctors for Partners HealthCare, the parent organization of Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals and the biggest and most profitable hospital and physician network in Massachusetts. Then in December, she became chief executive of a very different institution: Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood. Tufts-NEMC is not only smaller, it's ... 2
+4864 Update 3: ADM #39;s Earnings Skyrocket; Stocks Soars Shares in agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. soared to a 6 1/2-year high Friday, fueled by a 77 percent increase in quarterly earnings. 2
+6587 Anxious wait for whale rescuers RESCUE workers will know this morning if their attempts to save whales beached yesterday on Maria Island, off Tasmania #39;s east coast, were successful. 0
+3490 Earnhardt: Take money, not points Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants NASCAR to change its punishment for swearing on television and radio broadcasts before another driver commits a similar slip of the tongue. 1
+713 Jacobson Lifts Ryder Cup Hopes with Sparkling 65 MUNICH (Reuters) - Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson made his bid for a last-gasp Ryder Cup spot with a spectacular seven-under-par 65 in the BMW International Open second round on Friday. 1
+1500 Core intermediate goods prices #39; rise fastest in nine years WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Prices of US wholesale goods and services fell 0.1 percent in August, the Labor Department said Friday. The core producer price index -- adjusted to exclude food and energy goods -- also fell 0.1 percent. 2
+3021 New appointments hint Musharraf to remain COAS after Dec 31 ISLAMABAD: Military analysts have said that after the appointment of new Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Vice Chief of Army Staff it is clear that President General Pervez Musharraf will retain his cap of Chief of Army Staff beyond December 31 0
+5353 German Finance Professionals Grow Sharply (AP) AP - German finance professionals grew sharply more pessimistic about the country's economic growth outlook, fearing that the euro's record highs against the U.S. dollar will weigh on exports, a monthly survey showed Tuesday. 2
+2723 Redskins Coach Bemoans Questionable Calls (AP) AP - Apparently even a Hall of Fame coach doesn't get a break from the officials. 1
+6603 ACC Loses 2 Ranked Teams; Big East Get 2 (AP) AP - The Atlantic Coast Conference's record run of seven ranked teams came to an end Monday. 1
+5269 Bills' Williams Sustains Neck Injury (AP) AP - Bills right tackle Mike Williams sustained a neck injury and was driven off the field in an ambulance during the third quarter of Buffalo's 22-17 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. 1
+5433 (B)old new frontiers Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co. yesterday announced plans to team up to design a vehicle to take astronauts back to the moon and even beyond, but they #39;ve got to make one stop first 2
+1925 US, #39;EU-three #39; agree on demand The Bush administration reached a tentative deal yesterday with three European nations at the UN nuclear watchdog agency on the next step in confronting Iran over its suspected nuclear weapons program. 0
+3245 HK democrats to take seats A new crop of Hong Kong democrats are due to be sworn in to the Legislative Council. 0
+4903 UPDATE 1-Singh takes lead at Chrysler World number one Vijay Singh shot a four-under-par 67 on Saturday and took the lead of the Chrysler Championship after three rounds. 1
+2081 Sci/Tech - Virus gang wars on the Web Following his arrest in May, the teenage computer wizard admitted to police he wrote the code for Sasser and more than two dozen Netsky viruses that wreaked havoc across the Internet during the first few months of 2004. 3
+2459 Vaughan confident England can cap memorable season ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan leads his side against the West Indies today quietly confident of claiming his first major one-day trophy in the ICC Champions Trophy final against West Indies. 1
+1227 Russia Mourns Hostage Deaths, Putin Criticized BESLAN, Russia (Reuters) - Russia on Monday mourned the deaths of hundreds of children and adults in its worst hostage drama as criticism mounted over the way President Vladimir Putin and his security forces handled the crisis. 0
+4883 Up, down and away: NASA #39;s #39;Weightless Wonder #39; makes final flight HOUSTON -- The NASA turbojet notoriously known as the quot;vomit comet quot; for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight Friday. 3
+2086 Hynix, Samil Face Sanctions for Bookrigging Hynix Semiconductor, formerly Hyundai Electronics, was engaged in accounting fraud totaling 2 trillion won in 1999, financial regulators reported Monday. 2
+7121 Shares of Video Game Makers Rise Sharply Shares of video game makers rose sharply Friday after analysts reported industry sales increased 11 percent last month due mainly to the strength of two blockbuster titles that have proven to be the holiday season #39;s biggest sellers. 2
+2721 Taiwan Acknowledges Minister #39;s Improper Wording #39; on Singapore Taiwan Foreign Minister Chen Tan- sun, who dismissed Singapore as a country the size of a booger, #39; #39; regretted his improper wording, #39; #39; said Foreign Ministry spokesman Michel Lu. 0
+5989 Report: Israeli army mistakenly kills three Egyptian soldiers JERUSALEM A preliminary Israeli army investigation has found that Israeli troops apparently killed three Egyptian soldiers by mistake, thinking they were Palestinian militants along the Gaza-Egypt border. 0
+5314 News Corp plans for poison pill News Corp, the media group led by Rupert Murdoch, on Monday announced plans for a poison pill rights issue to prevent a hostile takeover by potential predators such as Liberty Media, one of the company #39;s largest shareholders. 2
+6580 Romania Faces Hung Parliament Risk After Vote BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania faced weeks of uncertainty on Monday after inconclusive general elections in the poor Balkan country, already struggling to stay on track to join the European Union. Partial results showed the ruling ex-communist Social Democrats (PSD) of Prime Minister Adrian Nastase a whisker ahead of the opposition centrists in Sunday's election but well short of a majority in parliament. 0
+782 Far from fun and Games for Jones ATHENS, Greece -- So other than your anemic, fifth-place finish in the long jump and the missed baton pass in the 400-meter relay for a big fat quot;Did Not Finish, #39; #39; how did your day go, Marion Jones? 1
+5234 RIJKAARD SAVOURS BARCA WIN Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard savoured his side #39;s battling qualities after the Catalan giants fought back to beat Deportivo La Coruna 2-1 at the Nou Camp and open up a nine-point lead in the Primera Liga. 1
+4023 Users Buoyed by Monthly Patch Releases OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. #39;s move to a monthly patch-release cycle one year ago this month has made it easier to install security updates for Windows and other products, IT managers said last weekeven as they were greeted with a 3
+6157 Gamecocks, Tigers brawl CLEMSON, SC South Carolina and Clemson duked it out in the closing minutes of today #39;s game at Clemson. Police, security and coaches tried to separate the teams, who scuffled before the game started and continually pushed and showed each other throughout. 1
+6370 Skulls on your Symbian phone? Don #39;t panic! PETALING JAYA: Virus experts at British software security firm Sophos Plc have advised customers not to panic, following media reports of a Trojan horse which infects cellphones. 3
+5754 Games just don #39;t get much better than #39;San Andreas #39; This country has seen a massive upsurge in morality since Election Day, and nowhere is this more evident than in the commercial failure of the quot;Grand Theft Auto quot; games. 3
+908 Israeli Held Meetings With U.S. Analyst (AP) AP - A senior Israeli diplomat in Washington has met with a Pentagon analyst being investigated by the FBI on suspicion he passed classified information to Israel, Israeli officials confirmed Monday. 0
+6145 "World's oldest man dies aged 113 The world's oldest man, who gave up driving at 108 because ""slow drivers annoyed him"", dies at 113." 0
+6620 Brett Favre Shines as Green Bay Mauls St. Louis NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brett Favre celebrated his 200th consecutive start by throwing three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers destroyed the St. Louis Rams 45-17 at Lambeau Field Monday. 1
+4720 Stability Control Systems Can Save Lives (AP) AP - Stability control systems could save up to 7,000 lives each year if they were standard equipment on all vehicles, according to a study by the insurance industry. 0
+2521 Soldiers' War Blogs Detail Life in Iraq Iraq war blogs are as varied as the soldiers who write them. Some sites feature practical news, war pictures and advice. Some are overtly political, with more slanting to the right than to the left. Some question the war, some cheer it. 3
+1815 F1 BOSS LOSES COURT CASE Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestones control over the sport may be on the decline after a court ruled against him in a dispute with three banks. 1
+5980 Nuggets 112, Raptors 106 Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Kenyon Martin added 24 points and 16 rebounds, helping the Denver Nuggets hold off the Toronto Raptors 112-106 Wednesday night. 1
+7585 Pricey Drug Trials Turn Up Few New Blockbusters The \$500 billion drug industry is stumbling badly in its core business of finding new medicines, while aggressively marketing existing drugs. 0
+6422 Brockton upset makes Waltham's day WALTHAM -- Paul Mayberry was dripping, Luis Cotto was weeping, and Alex Russo was kneeling on the sideline. 1
+1821 Giants' Stoutmire Tears ACL; Lost for Season EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - The New York Giants placed defensive back Omar Stoutmire on injured reserve Wednesday after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's season-opening 31-17 loss in Philadelphia. 1
+3824 Microsoft Brings TV to Xbox October 14, 2004 - Microsoft is set to release its Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox mid-November. The device will allow you to view recorded and downloaded media content stored on your PC via your Xbox. 3
+5847 Ofcom's review of telecoms due this week <strong>Analysis</strong> That'll be the circus in town, then 3
+6725 Stocks Rise as Crude Falls More Than \$2 NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as crude oil futures fell more than \$2 a barrel on a big jump in U.S. petroleum supply, easing worries about the impact of energy costs on corporate profits and economic growth. 2
+4944 Venus and Jupiter witnessed in dawn rendezvous WITH no planets on view, and with large areas of the southern sky devoid of bright stars, the evening sky at our star map times may not be the most exciting of the year. 3
+7313 U.S. Army Deserter Welcomed in Japan (AP) AP - Villagers on the remote Japanese isle of Sado have warmly welcomed U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins since he arrived with his Japanese wife and their two North Korea-born daughters a week ago, his wife said Tuesday. 0
+748 US Space Agency Improves Shuttle Safety, Management The US space agency, NASA, continues work on improving the safety of the space shuttle, before the fleet of orbiters resumes its visits to the international space station next year. 3
+7265 UnitedHealthcare pays \$3.5M to settle Medicare fraud claim UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co., a branch of UnitedHealth Group, will pay \$3.5 million to settle charges that it defrauded the Medicare program, the US Department of Justice announced Monday. 2
+7237 Two Aid Workers Killed in Attack on Darfur Aid Convoy KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Two employees of a British charity were killed in Sudan's troubled Darfur region on Sunday when their convoy came under fire, the aid agency said on Monday. 0
+3396 Shares of Large Drug Makers Fall NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of large drug makers fell on Thursday after a top U.S. cardiologist questioned the safety of new arthritis drugs and the performance of U.S. regulators in monitoring drug safety. 2
+2511 Live: Chinese Grand Prix Michael Schumacher has set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling fightback through the field by qualifying at the back of the grid for the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix, which starts at 0700. 1
+4831 Dems, GOP: Who's Got the Brains? Well, both do, actually. But there are some discernible differences in brain activity which may just explain why a Democrat sees the world one way, and a Republican sees it another. 3
+2841 GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares and dollar turn south after US data European shares turned negative and government bonds were struggling for direction on Thursday after US data showed subdued inflation numbers, flat spending and a rise in unemployment. 2
+3788 Dell rides the wave to consumer gadgets (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Dell will set out Thursday to conquer markets dominated by Apple, Hewlett-Packard and others with products that include its first small digital music player, photo printer and plasma TV. 3
+2733 Astros 2, Cardinals 1 Jeff Bagwell drove in two runs and Brandon Backe pitched five solid innings to help the Houston Astros gain ground in the NL wild-card race with a 2-1 win over the St. 1
+2873 August chip sales up Global semiconductor sales rose 1.1 percent to \$18.2 billion in August from the previous month and it appears as though chip inventories are declining, an industry trade group said Thursday. 2
+6188 AUBURN 21, ALABAMA 13 Auburn #39;s Strong Second Half Keeps It in <b>...</b> For one half Saturday, the controversy over the Bowl Championship Series looked like it might disappear in the dampness of Bryant-Denny Stadium as undefeated Auburn found itself in a fight with archrival Alabama. 1
+6911 Partner: Free Verisign SSL Certificate Don't miss the opportunity! Obtain a FREE SSL Trial ID today. 3
+1143 AT amp;T Wireless Moves to Sell Canada Asset T amp;T Wireless Services Inc., the third-largest United States mobile phone company, reached an agreement yesterday with Rogers Communications Inc. 2
+1575 Qwest to pay \$250 mn to settle with SEC Qwest Communications International, the US telecommunications group, is understood to have agreed to pay \$250 million to end a two-year federal probe of alleged fraudulent accounting practices employed by former management. 2
+6922 Real eager to silence doubting supporters NO SPECTATORS will be watching in the ground, but the eyes of Europe will be trained on Romes Olympic Stadium tonight as Real Madrid seek the win they probably need to avoid a humiliating, early exit from the Champions League. 1
+6404 NAIA Coach Nears Matching Smith's Total (AP) AP - Harry Statham thought he was making a temporary stop when he took over as McKendree College's basketball coach in 1966. His dream was to win a state high school championship, but jobs at the premier high schools were hard to come by, especially for a young coach. Statham figured if he could put a few successful seasons together at McKendree, his alma mater, he'd be able to land a better job. 1
+7041 #39;Miracle in mud #39; as four pulled alive from Philippine disaster REAL, Philippines (AFP) - Philippine rescuers were frantically digging for more survivors after four people, including a toddler, were pulled alive from a building crushed by a landslide 11 days ago. 0
+4601 UPDATE 1-Bayern rein in Wolfsburg with Pizarro double Bayern Munich reined in Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of a double strike from Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro in his first match in a month. 1
+6961 Oil Prices Sink to a Four-Month Low LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices sank to a four-month low below \$41 for U.S. crude on Wednesday after leading OPEC producer Saudi Arabia questioned the need for the cartel to curb supplies. 2
+5262 Ramaala's First Marathon Victory Is a Tale of the Tape South Africa's Hendrik Ramaala, who had never finished higher than fifth in a major marathon, won the New York City Marathon in 2 hours 9 minutes 28 seconds. 1
+716 RealNetworks Gets in Content Business (AP) AP - RealNetworks Inc. survived the dot-com collapse and an assault from Microsoft Corp. Now it's trying to remake itself into a provider of paid Internet content. 3
+7414 Weis Sues Doctors Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis files suit against the doctors who performed weight-loss surgery on him in 2002 that almost killed him. 1
+1525 Flight From Keys Begins as Gusts Whip Jamaica As Hurricane Ivan began to lash Jamaica with wind and rain, officials in Florida stepped up their evacuation efforts. 0
+1396 Molson chief airs doubts The CEO of Molson Inc. raised doubts about his company #39;s deal with Adolph Coors Co., telling a Canadian newspaper he doesn #39;t know whether his shareholders will OK the merger, even though it #39;s quot;the best deal. 2
+3628 #39;Enron of Kansas #39; Trial Begins In the recent annals of corporate fraud, the names Enron, Tyco and WorldCom ring the loudest. But for residents of Topeka, Kan., the former leaders of the local utility company have become just as infamous. 2
+7515 Judge Orders Halt to YUKOS Unit Auction (Reuters) Reuters - A U.S. bankruptcy court on Thursday\stepped into the battle between YUKOS and the Russian\government, issuing an order to block Sunday's auction of the\company's main oil-producing arm for 10 days. 2
+2413 U.S. Treasuries Inch Up, Await Data LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices inched higher on Friday, with a rally in Japanese government bond (JGB) prices helping the market recover some ground from the previous day's sell-off. 2
+5263 Islamic group threatens to kill Indian cricketers in Bangladesh (AFP) AFP - A little known radical Islamic group has threatened to kill Indian cricketers when they tour Bangladesh from Tuesday, the Indian High Commission told AFP. 0
+3133 Halliburton Set for Spotlight in VP Debates (Reuters) Reuters - A name likely to come up in\Tuesday's vice presidential debate is Halliburton, the Texas\company once run by Dick Cheney that Democrats say is an\example of cronyism because of its lucrative Iraq deals. 0
+3982 IndyCar champ Kanaan finishes second and every lap FORT WORTH, Texas Helio Castroneves had a great restart today with two laps to go after a lengthy caution. He held off IndyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan to win the season finale at Texas Motor Speedway. 1
+6415 Yukos bosses in exile, its survival in doubt Russian oil company Yukos, with shares near all-time lows and its bosses in exile, warned last night it is being driven toward bankruptcy. 2
+5836 Stronger Sales Boost JC Penney Earnings (Reuters) Reuters - Department store operator J.C. Penney\Co. Inc. on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose 86.3\percent, helped by stronger sales and fewer markdowns. 2
+4479 China trade volume to reach \$1.1trillion in 2004 China #39;s total trade volume will reach 1.1 trillion US dollars in 2004 -- up 30 percent over 2003 --with a trade surplus of about 10 billion US dollars, said Assistant Minister of Commerce Yi Xiaozhun. 2
+1900 After the Bell-Texas instruments up after sets share buyback Shares of Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) rose after the market close on Thursday, after the chip maker said it plans to buy back \$1 billion in stock 2
+4522 Jags Turnaround Gives Them AFC South Lead (AP) AP - There are several reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars have gone from 1-6 at this time a year ago to their current 5-2 record. The answer given by most players is just one word: confidence. 1
+3421 Firefox invades market PROGRESS: Many students eagerly await the final version of Mozilla #39;s Firefox Internet browser that will be released later this month. 3
+1309 SI.com SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- A late rally gave the San Diego Padres a rare win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ryan Klesko delivered a go-ahead RBI single to start a four-run outburst in the bottom of the eighth inning as San Diego posted a 7-3 victory over St. 1
+5959 Baseball Owners Set to Approve Expos Sale (AP) AP - The proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington is set to be approved when baseball owners meet Thursday in Chicago. 1
+2913 "Dare you fight the possessed tomatoes? Quirky, stick-figure ""Kingdom of Loathing"" shows continued promise of independent game-writing." 3
+1953 IBM embraces grid converts On the eve of a grid-computing conference, Big Blue says five companies and the EPA have plans to build grids. 3
+6473 Iran, EU Negotiators Seek Nuke Agreement (AP) AP - A key U.N. atomic agency meeting adjourned for the weekend, giving Iran time to consider a total freeze of a program that could make weapons grade uranium and for delegates to decide on further steps in policing Tehran's nuclear activities. 0
+7055 "T-Mobile USA Sees High-Speed Network 2 Years Off NEW YORK (Reuters) - T-Mobile USA, the U.S. wireless unit of Deutsche Telekom AG <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DTEGn.DE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">DTEGn.DE</A>, does not expect to offer broadband mobile data services for at least the next two years, its chief executive said on Thursday." 3
+928 Coming to a TV near you: Ads for desktop Linux Linspire CEO points out that recent TV ads serve as indication of acceptance in mainstream populace. 3
+3668 SGI Launches Linux Workstation quot;SGI is pushing the limits of how many processors can run on a single version of Linux, quot; says IDC #39;s Dan Kusnetzky. quot;The intersection of these different technologies makes it much easier to 3
+3094 Ex-Philly Eagles Coach Nick Skorich Dies (AP) AP - Nick Skorich, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1961-63 and the offensive line coach on the 1960 championship team, has died at the age of 83. 1
+2480 Kuznetsova Beats Sharapova to Make China Open Final BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova beat compatriot and Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 for a place in the final of the \$585,000 China Open WTA tournament on Saturday. 1
+2670 Nigerian oil flows despite rebel threat-companies Oil should continue to flow from Nigeria, the world #39;s seventh largest exporter, despite a rebel threat to attack foreign oil workers in an quot;all-out war quot; due to start on Friday, multinational energy companies said. 0
+6791 "Albertsons Profit Up;Stock Off on Outlook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Albertsons Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ABS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ABS.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S. grocer, on Thursday posted higher quarterly profit, but warned that full-year earnings could hit the low end of its estimates due to competition and skittish consumers, sending shares down 6 percent." 2
+4420 Moss in Minnesota #39;s lineup against Tennessee Randy Moss was the starting lineup for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday despite a strained right hamstring that kept him out of practice all week. 1
+2924 GAME DAY PREVIEW Game time: 7:30 PM NEW YORK (Ticker) -- After a season in which they fired their coach, the New York Liberty are hosting the top-seeded Connecticut Sun Friday in Game One of the best-of-three Eastern Conference finals. 1
+2737 Kasprowicz Prested #39; after Aussies lose series-opener Michael Kasprowicz will miss the must-win second limited-overs international in Sydney, but not because of his disastrous late over that gave New Zealand a stranglehold on the first game, Australian cricket selectors said Monday. 1
+4237 Edmonds homer lifts Cardinals to Game 7 against Astros ST. LOUIS, Missouri All of the wounds in this city, colored a fresh shade of cardinal red, healed with just one touch. The winning pitcher was the one who had the fractured hand. 1
+6919 Court Hears Interstate Wine Sales Case (AP) AP - The Supreme Court considered Tuesday whether state alcoholic beverage regulations put in place 70 years ago, after Prohibition was lifted, should remain the law of the land in the Internet age. 0
+4120 Album-on-a-card p2pnet.net News:- If you #39;re in Britain and you see people peering intently at their mobile phones, tapping their feet and snapping their fingers at the same time, they might be checking out the new Robbie Williams Greatest Hits album. 3
+3328 Turkey is put on track for EU membership BRUSSELS -- In a historic move that could extend Europe's borders to the edge of the volatile Middle East, the European Union recommended yesterday setting mostly Muslim Turkey on a course for full membership in the prosperous 25-nation bloc. 0
+1011 China's Lenovo in talks with 'major IT firm' for acquisition (AFP) AFP - China's largest manufacturer of personal computers Lenovo Group said it is in negotiations with a major information technology company, believed to be US-based IBM. 3
+3139 Flash memory abounds in PalmOne #39;s Tungsten T5 PalmOne Inc. unveiled a new version of its Tungsten-class personal digital assistant Monday that is designed to protect data even when the device #39;s battery dies. 3
+3080 Informed and Awaiting a St. Helens Eruption The people who remember the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 are not as fearful as they were then, with scientists predicting a less powerful eruption. 3
+6398 WTO backs Korea in shipbuilding dispute with EU The World Trade Organization has ruled against European Union claims that the Korean government provided illegal subsidies to its shipbuilding industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said today. 2
+2573 DATA VIEW: Singapore Aug Indus Output Below Expectations SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Singapore #39;s industrial output rose a smaller-than-expected 5.3 on year in August, as the production of pharmaceuticals fell sharply from a high base a year ago. 2
+2639 AL Wrap: Red Sox Down Devil Rays to Clinch Playoff Spot NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manny Ramirez belted his league-leading 43rd homer and Johnny Damon hit a three-run shot as the Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff spot with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St Petersburg on Monday. 1
+3038 Open Source Group Blasts Gartner For Linking Linux To Windows <b>...</b> An Australian open-source industry group on Friday took exception to a Gartner report that pre-loading PCs with Linux is often a precursor to adding a pirated copy of Windows, calling the research quot;farcical. 3
+4525 Microsoft reworks antispam spec to silence critics com October 25, 2004, 6:49 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients. 3
+2416 F1 debuts in China Formula One made its long-awaited debut in the People #39;s Republic of China today as the stunning new Shanghai International Circuit echoed to the banshee wail of Formula One engines being used in anger for the first time. 1
+6208 Google creators in share sell-off Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced plans to sell millions of shares in the web search company they launched in 1998. 2
+1044 Update 8: Ford, GM Set Production Cuts on Sales Drop Another disappointing sales month at General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. led the nation #39;s two largest automakers to cut planned vehicle production in the fourth quarter, which could hurt profits. 2
+2252 Bloglines aims for simplicity (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - There's been a lot of innovation in online publishing lately, but regular Internet users might be scratching their heads at some of the lingo. Social software, blogs and RSS technology? What does it all mean? 3
+1266 No Kashmir Breakthrough NEW DELHI, 7 September 2004 - India and Pakistan stuck to their guns on the Kashmir issue as the foreign ministers of the two countries concluded their talks yesterday on what was described as a positive note. 0
+7551 Coulthard secures Red Bull seat Coulthard, whose McLaren contract expires at the end of this year, tested with the Austrian-owned team in Spain recently, easily outpacing Red Bull hopefuls Christian Klien and Vitantonio Liuzzi. 1
+6974 "Gannett Needs Ad Pickup to Hit Target-CFO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Newspaper publisher Gannett Co Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GCI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GCI.N</A> will need to see advertising demand pick up for its fourth-quarter earnings to meet the consensus target of Wall Street analysts, its chief financial officer said on Wednesday." 2
+4456 Victory Looms for Karzai as Vote Probe Continues Hamid Karzai was assured of a majority in Afghanistans election to become its first democratically chosen president. With nearly 95 per cent of votes counted, the interim leader already has more than half 0
+5087 MCI Reports \$3.4 Bln Third-Quarter Loss MCI Inc. #39;s (MCIP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) quarterly loss ballooned to \$3.4 billion as the No. 2 US long-distance company wrote down the value of its assets due to 2
+6127 Pepperdine 80, Fairleigh Dickinson 79 Glen McGowan had 22 points and little-used reserve Chase Griffin came off the bench to make two clutch free throws to help Pepperdine hold off Fairleigh Dickinson 80-79 Friday for fifth place in the BCA Invitational. 1
+2837 Cricket: Ponting out of two Tests against India SYDNEY : Australia captain Ricky Ponting #39;s thumb injury has forced him out of the opening two cricket Tests against India starting next week, Cricket Australia (CA) said. 1
+1148 French captives #39; fate mulled BAGHDAD, Iraq - An Islamic militant group that claimed to have kidnapped two French journalists said it would soon decide their fate, according to a message posted on a Web site Friday, and an Iraqi negotiator called the chance for their release quot;excellent 0
+3653 Oracle considers lower PeopleSoft offer Oracle Corp could reduce its offer for PeopleSoft Inc by as much as a third, to \$2.5 billion or \$14 a share, to reflect declining performance at the rival company, an Oracle executive reportedly testified yesterday. 2
+4198 India snub for foreign airlines NEW DELHI: The Indian government increased the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap yesterday in domestic airlines from 40 to 49 per cent but kept a ban on foreign carriers taking stakes. 2
+1496 Rummenigge - parise for Bayern coach. (Getty Images) Felix Magath #39;s rigorous new training regime at Bayern Munich has been praised by club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Magath #39;s approach had been criticised by some of his players, and Bayern have made a slow 1
+2179 Gates, Ballmer pay holds at about \$900,000 Paychecks stay the same for the top two, but compensation changes for other Microsoft workers as stock grants replace options. 3
+4351 "Treo 650 on Monday? \\The blogs are buzzing that the Treo 650 will be released on Monday.\\From Gizmodo:\\""Not only have they announced special ""news"" next Monday at the CTIA Wireless\Conference in San Francisco, earlier this week someone with PalmOne\accidentally sort of, you know, told me. I told them I'd keep quiet as long as\they did, but if they're going to go and announce it with a wink and a nod, I\think I've done my part.""\\If they do this right I'll be sporting a Treo 650 soon! \\Of course if this is true:\\""File it under hoping I'm wrong. Several reports have filtered in from people\who have had hands-on time with pre-release Sprint versions of the upcoming\Treo 650. These reports say that the Treo wi ...\\" 3
+7416 2004 Signals More Global Warming, Extreme Weather: UN (Reuters) Reuters - Global warming is set to continue, and\bring with it an increase in extreme weather such as hurricanes\and droughts, scientists from the United Nations' World\Meteorological Organization warned on Wednesday. 3
+2717 China Wins Paralympics China dominated the medals race at the Paralympic Games that ended Tuesday, and Chinese officials expect a similar performance when Beijing hosts the games in four years 1
+7203 Iran to cease negotiations with EU in case of dead end A top Iranian official said Sunday that Iran would withdraw from the negotiations with the European Union (EU) if the upcoming talks in Brussels turned into a dead-end, the official IRNA news agency reported. 0
+2803 Catch a piece of history but hire a lawyer first When Steve Williams picked up the ball Barry Bonds had just hit for his 700th home run, he thought he had his hands on a piece of history. 1
+4073 "Trust Digital Gets CEO, Cash Influx Trust Digital Inc., a McLean software company, is getting a new chief executive and \$3.1 million in new investments as it tries to expand its business making security software for wireless devices. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+3994 Liberty Alliance names first director, new members The Liberty Alliance Project signalled that it expects to have longevity when it comes to developing and promoting federated identity standards by naming its first executive director on Monday. 3
+2834 Multiple Bombings Kill At Least 37 In Capital _ At least three bombs exploded near a US convoy in western Baghdad on Thursday, killing 37 people and wounding more than 50, officials said. 0
+2139 TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi The chipmaker announces a chip that combines VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) and Wi-Fi into a single chip. 3
+4983 Nokia announces Near Field Communication products With the Nokia NFC (Near Field Communication) shell on their phone, consumers will be able to access a variety of services and exchange information with a simple touch gesture. 3
+2947 Al Qaeda Urge Wide-Scale Muslim Resistance Al Qaeda #39;s No. 2 man Ayman Zawahiri called for an all-out armed resistance in the Muslim world against the West and Jews whom he described as crusaders. 0
+2355 Dinosaur May Have Been Stealth Hunter (AP) AP - The strike would have come out of nowhere: One second the fish was swimming placidly, no danger in sight, a moment later it was lunch. 3
+4364 Broadhurst leads by a shot after second round of Madrid Open England #39;s Paul Broadhurst shot a 6-under 65 Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Madrid Open. Broadhurst, who hasn #39;t won on the European tour in nine years, is 10-under 132 overall 1
+5260 "Remote Control Could Save Soldiers' Lives (AP) AP - Unmanned aerial vehicles and other so-called ""stand-off"" weapons, whether currently used or in secret testing, belong to a developing high-tech arsenal that the U.S. military says will help minimize casualties as it battles insurgents." 3
+4367 Cards all hearts Ten outs away from winter, knowing a 105-win magic-carpet ride was about to hit the runway way too soon. Ten outs away from winter, and the St. 1
+7330 Fed Raises Interest Rate to 2.25 Percent (Reuters) Reuters - The Federal Reserve raised U.S.\interest rates on Tuesday by a quarter-percentage point for the\fifth time this year and said it will keep gradually lifting\them from rock-bottom levels to forestall inflation. 2
+1502 England v Zimbabwe England welcomed back the world #39;s best one-day player on Friday as they began their challenge for the ICC Champions Trophy by naming key all-rounder Andrew Flintoff in their line-up to face Zimbabwe at Edgbaston. 1
+1753 AL notables Jason Giambi went 0 for 3 with a walk and a long drive to the right-field warning track in his first start for the Yankees since July 23 after recovering from a benign tumor, intestinal parasite, strained groin, and respiratory infection. He is hitless in his last 24 at-bats. 1
+5410 PeopleSoft revises third-quarter profit Oracle target adds \$2.6 million to bottom line after tax adjustment related to ex-CEO's severance package. 3
+1983 Open-source spat triggers legal threat Company says it paid for the code that was contributed, against contract, to free Mambo publishing software. 3
+2877 Dog Extinctions Show Why Bigger Isn #39;t Better Fossils from extinct dogs show why bigger is not better -- giant meat-eating animals died out because they relied too heavily on hunting other big animals, scientists reported on Thursday. 3
+5453 Solar Sail Launch Date Set smooth wombat writes quot;Get out your PDAs and set aside March 1, 2005. That is date the solar sail, named Cosmos 1, is set to be launched from a submerged Russian submarine in the Barents Sea. 3
+1641 Cisco Melds Add-on Features Into Branch-Office Routers SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Cisco Systems Inc. tomorrow plans to announce an all-new line of branch-office routers that integrate basic routing capabilities with IP voice support, security tools and other functionality. 3
+4017 "Raised by Others, Birds Use Code to Find Their Kind Like the ugly duckling, cowbirds are raised by other bird species. So how do they find each other as adults? A new study says they have a ""password,"" among other things." 3
+952 Athens coverage a winner for NBC NBC and its family of cable networks flooded American households with nearly nonstop coverage of the Athens Olympics, and the strategy - along with strong performances by the US teams in swimming and gymnastics -roduced not only a ratings increase 1
+4987 Singapore Shares End Up on Wall St. Gains Singapore shares ended higher Tuesday boosted by modest overnight gains on Wall Street and easing oil prices, traders said. The United States is a major trading partner and the local stock market traditionally 2
+1731 Sri Lanka raise England #39;s spirits In their opening match of the Champions #39; Trophy, Sri Lanka did little to suggest they have the wherewithal to knock England out of the tournament at the Rose Bowl on Friday. 1
+6892 Auburn is likely the odd team out Auburn has put together one of the greatest years in school history, claiming a spot in today #39;s Southeastern Conference title game against No. 1
+6379 British grocer Tesco sees group sales rise 12.0-percent (AFP) AFP - Tesco, Britain's biggest supermarket chain, said that group sales grew by 12.2 percent in the third quarter, driven by strong performances from its stores at home and abroad. 2
+4953 Redskins lose, Kerry hopes for win TAMPA. Fla. First it was the Boston Red Sox World Series win that had John Kerry grinning, now another sports event has him feeling good. 1
+3699 Oil Eases on Profit-Taking SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped further from record highs on Wednesday as traders locked in profits after the market's \$10 surge since mid-August. 2
+6092 Spain Condemns Racial Abuse, Defends Reputation MADRID (Reuters) - The Madrid council has condemned the racist behavior of fans that marred Wednesday's friendly between Spain and England and said that the events should not be allowed to harm the city's bid to host the 2012 Olympics. 1
+4415 Powell Presses N. Korea on Weapons Talks US Secretary of State Colin Powell, left, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi before their meeting at the Foreign Ministry #39;s annex in Tokyo Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004. 0
+5081 NHS signs nine-year extension with Microsoft The National Health Service (NHS) has extended a software licensing deal with Microsoft for nine years - three times longer than its current agreement. 3
+7326 EA Signs Five-Year Exclusive NFL Deal Electronic Arts announced an exclusive licensing relationships with the National Football League and PLAYERS INC to develop, publish and distribute interactive football games. 1
+4797 Arafat to seek treatment in France RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - Yasser Arafat is about to leave his compound in the West Bank for the first time in two and a half years. Two helicopters from Jordan were expected to arrive in Ramallah late Thursday 0
+7253 Congo Army Factions Clash in East - Army Officer Army reinforcements sent to bolster the Democratic Republic of Congo #39;s fragile border region with Rwanda have clashed with former rebel units within the army, a local military commander said on Sunday. 0
+7163 German court rules out Barbie monopoly (AFP) AFP - Germany's federal court of justice ruled against giving Barbie a monopoly in the themed doll market, saying that a German rival called Steffi Love had every right to compete with her. 0
+3420 RIAA legal action barely gets a mention SOMETHING INTERESTING HAPPENED in the filesharing world this week, the music industry launched another round of lawsuits against their core user base. 3
+1680 Turkey #39;s Adultery Ban Would Hinder EU Bid, Aides Say (Update1) Turkey #39;s plan to make adultery a crime may hinder its bid to join the European Union by showing the dominance of conservative forces #39; #39; in Turkish society, European officials said. 0
+5472 Forget Bextra NEW ORLEANS - This morning, Pfizer was blindsided as The New York Times reported information about a reanalysis of old data that say the drug giant #39;s Bextra, which is similar to Merck #39;s Vioxx, increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes. 2
+4544 Reuters Poll: Bush Keeps Three-Point Lead on Kerry (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush holds a slim\three-point lead over Democratic rival John Kerry one week\before the Nov. 2 presidential election, according to a\Reuters/Zogby poll released on Tuesday. 0
+6654 Redknapp and Mandaric clear the air Harry Redknapp maintained on Tuesday that he had nothing to hide from the transfer deals conducted at Portsmouth during his time as manager. 1
+4079 Texas Instruments Plans Investment US-based chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc. said it will spend about US\$300 million (euro 240 million) over the next three years to increase output at its facilities in the northern Philippines. 2
+5507 PIRES UNFAZED BY FRANCE EXCLUSION Robert Pires admits his current form does not merit inclusion in the French national side but has made it clear he has no plans to retire from international football. 1
+4085 AMD Readies Powerful Desktop Chips New Athlon 64 processors will compete with Intel's Pentium 4 Extreme Edition. 3
+7439 Elements of Web Hosting Elements of Web Hosting\\When you first start out trying to get a site on the Internet everything seems so confusing. Obtuse acronyms flow freely through the 'Beginner Friendly' information sites and definitions can be hard to come across. The main reason for this is that the Internet and the process ... 3
+2775 Air Canada confirms order for 45 Embraer jets MONTREAL : Air Canada said it sealed a deal with Brazil #39;s Embraer SA for 45 Embraer-190 aircraft, worth 1.35 billion US dollars at list price. 2
+4847 Game sparks sales frenzy GAMES stores opened at midnight to meet demand for the latest version of the controversial Great Theft Auto. There were queues outside shops around Merseyside with people anxious 3
+3360 Closer Look: Astros-Braves com. This was not vintage Roger Clemens. On this afternoon, however, the hottest team in baseball didn #39;t need their old ace to be at top form. 1
+2414 Samples From Genesis Craft Sent to Calif. (AP) AP - The first solar-wind samples recovered from the crashed Genesis space capsule have been sent to researchers in California. 3
+4501 Classmates agrees to \$100M buyout United Online Inc., a California-based provider of low-cost Internet subscription services, has agreed to buy Internet networking company Classmates Online Inc. 2
+4088 Glazer stake in Man Utd nears 30 US tycoon Malcolm Glazer lifts his stake in Manchester Utd to 28.11, one day after spending 17m on further share buys. 0
+1397 "Bonds's Excuse Has the Scent of Snake Oil, Not Arthritis Balm Barry Bonds's ignorance of the substances obtained by his trainer from Balco is more childish than a youngster's excuse that ""the dog ate my homework.""" 1
+2281 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait still risky investments: study (AFP) AFP - Investing remains risky in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, notably because the presence of US forces in the region makes these countries vulnerable to terrorist attacks, a security consulting firm said. 2
+7465 Shopping surges ahead of Christmas Retail sales have risen sharply in the run-up to the key Christmas season, adding to data which suggests the economy is gathering pace and interest rates may rise next year. 2
+6486 Serie A Preview: Inter-Juventus The Derby of Italy is back on Sunday night as Inter host arch-rivals Juventus in a do-or-die encounter for the Nerazzurri. Inter-Juventus is never an ordinary match, even when both teams are not fighting for any major honours. 1
+1485 Intel sees big changes to the net The internet will have to be changed to stop it reaching breaking point, according to chip giant Intel.. 3
+5544 Arafat #39;s body arrives in Cairo for funeral The body of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has arrived in Cairo from Paris for a military funeral which presidents and other dignitaries from around the world are due to attend. 0
+6295 Ramsey, Redskins Come Up A Little Short in First Start Patrick Ramsey can picture each long pass he threw during his first start this season. The five deep throws came on tight spirals that were only a tad off. 1
+6979 Champion snaps Chelsea #39;s streak Porto power RUSSIAN oil billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered two rare defeats yesterday as reigning champions FC Porto downed his Chelsea side 2-1 ensuring it avoided the ignominy of becoming the first titleholders to exit in the first round. 1
+2799 Instant messaging worm exploits JPEG flaw (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Security experts have spotted the first attempts to create an Internet worm that propagates using instant messages and exploits a recently disclosed flaw in Microsoft software. 3
+597 "U.S. Justice Department Cracks Down Internet Crime The FBI seized computers, software and equipment as part of an investigation into illegal sharing of copyrighted movies, music and games over an Internet ""peer-to-peer"" network, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Wednesday." 3
+2853 23 Palestinians, 3 Israelis Die in Gaza Fighting JABALYA, Gaza (Reuters) - Twenty-three Palestinians and three Israelis were killed Thursday, Gaza's bloodiest day for more than two years, as Israel's army struck back after a rocket attack killed two Israeli children in a border town. 0
+4015 U.S.: No Decision Made on Iraq Unit's Fate BAGHDAD, Iraq - The U.S. military said Monday no decision had been made on whether to discipline Army reservists who refused a supply mission last week, despite statements from their relatives that the soldiers would be discharged... 0
+7250 US retail sales climb 0.1 percent in November WASHINGTON : US retail sales rose 0.1 percent in November, a better than expected start to the crucial holiday shopping season, seasonally adjusted government figures showed. 2
+1517 U.S. Troops Lay Siege to Iraqi City (AP) AP - U.S. troops handed over medical supplies to Iraqi relief workers Friday amid a siege of a northeastern ethnic Turkish city where Iraqi and American forces are trying to root out hundreds of militants. 0
+4509 Hendrick Motorsports Our thoughts are with the Hendricks Motorsport team in the United States today following the plane crash in Sunday which killed five team members, two family members and three pilots. 1
+6882 Chiefs' Green Expected to Start Sunday KANSAS CITY, Mo., (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green is expected to start in Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders despite suffering from bruises to his ribs and hip. 1
+4160 Northwest Airlines Swings to 3Q Loss Northwest Airlines Corp. posted a third-quarter loss on Wednesday, compared with profits a year ago, due to rising fuel costs and low-fare competition. 2
+6227 Defense finally craters against Favre Considering how poorly the Texans #39; defense played in the first halves in blowout losses to the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts the previous two weeks, Sunday night #39;s performance was encouraging. 1
+6137 No tax on Internet access until at least 2007 Consumers won #39;t have to pay a tax to log on to the Internet until at least 2007, after Congress voted Friday to renew a recently lapsed ban on Internet taxation. 2
+5596 Kashmir separatist chief arrested Kashmir separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani is prevented from leading a protest against allleged rapes by an Indian army officer. 0
+5882 Agent: Extortion Plot Targeted Sheffield (AP) AP - New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield and his wife were the targets of a blackmailer who claimed to have embarrassing sexual videotapes of her and a musician, Sheffield's business agent said Tuesday. 1
+6211 Arafat nephew set to pick up medical chart PARIS - Nasser al-Kidwa, nephew of the deceased Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, arrived in Paris from Cairo Sunday to pick up a copy of Arafat #39;s medical records. 0
+6286 Chinese President Meets With Castro (AP) AP - Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Fidel Castro Monday for talks focusing on the broadening ties between Cuba and China, which has become the island's third-largest trading partner. 0
+3810 Al-Aqsa mosque restriction lifted Israel says it will not restrict access to the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, that begins on Friday. 0
+7130 Southwest To Bid For ATA Chicago Assets Southwest Airlines said on Friday it will bid at least USD\$100 million for assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines, including taking over six of ATA #39;s 14 gates at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport and selling tickets on some of each other #39;s flights. 2
+1501 Oracle's Wish Comes True (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Oracle is one step closer to taking over rival PeopleSoft now that a federal judge has ruled against the federal government's effort to thwart the #36;7.7 billion hostile bid over antitrust concerns, a decision that could spark a rash of tech-sector acquisition attempts. 3
+3173 Gibbs doubts Skins were tipping plays If the Cleveland Browns knew what plays the Washington Redskins were going to run before the ball was snapped Sunday, a review of the game tape 24 hours later revealed scant evidence of it. 1
+1613 For Craigslist, city was just the ticket Hadley Weinzierl used Craigslist to furnish her Jamaica Plain apartment, and when she bought a Maltese puppy, she sought advice from fellow Craigslisters on a good vet, a cheap dog-walker, and a park where she could let the dog run without a leash. 2
+5053 Nokia plans to boost memory for phones New handsets from the mobile phones global leader will have hard disk to store more songs and pictures in a move to tap the rapidly growing smartphone market. 3
+3504 Militia to Hand Weapons to Iraq Police BAGHDAD, Iraq - Followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said Saturday they will begin handing weapons over to Iraqi police next week in a major step toward ending weeks of fighting with American soldiers in Baghdad's Sadr City district. Meanwhile, there were reports that British hostage Kenneth Bigley tried to escape before he was beheaded... 0
+6331 Cricket-Lillee a victim of generational change, says spin guru MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - Cricket Australia said it was better off hiring full-time coaches than employing bowling great Dennis Lillee, who has abruptly ended his long coaching involvement with the body. 1
+3234 NBA Star Pippen Announces Retirement National Basketball Association star Scottie Pippen has announced his retirement from the game, leaving the Chicago Bulls team he helped lead to six NBA titles. 1
+4335 Rising oil, falling stocks lift US Treasury prices US Treasury prices rose on Friday as a potent combination of record high oil prices and slumping stocks kept market participants jittery about the potential for slower growth. 2
+6426 A traditional victory for A-B Ask anyone associated with the Acton-Boxboro football program about the secret to its success, and they'll say it's rooted in a winning tradition established long before members of the 2004 team ever strapped on a helmet. 1
+5868 "Sun previews next version of Java Sun Microsystems on Monday night posted a prerelease, ""snapshot"" version of Java 2 Standard Edition 6.0, code-named Mustang, which represents the next generation of the Java platform." 3
+2932 Siemens in 2.69bn deal with BBC German industrial giant Siemens has signed a 2.69bn contract to deliver technology services around the world to the BBC, a deal that will see it acquire the broadcasters technology subsidiary. 2
+6613 Toshiba wins HD DVD support Four film studios are expected to release movies on the new HD format in the last quarter of 2005. TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp. 3
+5969 Dollar in Sight of All-Time Low Vs Euro (Reuters) Reuters - The dollar was in striking distance of\record lows against the euro and 7- month lows versus the\yen on Thursday, as traders concluded that nations at an\upcoming G20 meeting would tolerate a weaker dollar. 2
+2510 Howard Wins Big The Bison win their second straight game with a 53-7 domination of nonconference Savannah State before 5,205 at Greene Stadium. 1
+7517 Steelers #39; Burress won #39;t return against Giants Thursday, he took himself out of consideration during a conversation with Pittsburgh Steelers trainer John Norwig. quot;When I #39;m running full speed and make a little move, I still feel it a little bit, quot; Burress said of his hamstring. 1
+3373 No temporary insanity here CLEVELAND -- As he stood on the sideline waiting for the opening kickoff yesterday, Terry Robiskie was excited, but also realistic. The interim coach of the Cleveland Browns knew the score even before the first score had been rung up on his team by the New England Patriots. 1
+7037 Court Overturns Nigerian Woman's Stoning Sentence (Reuters) Reuters - A young Nigerian mother\sentenced to death by stoning for having sex outside marriage\was acquitted and discharged by an Islamic appeals court on\Thursday. 0
+2927 Spears, Stosur advance to quarterfinals American Abigail Spears advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Wednesday with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win over second-seeded Shinobu Asagoe of Japan. 1
+3897 Gaza Clean-Up Operation after Israeli Withdrawal Palestinians retrieved belongings from the rubble of dozens of homes and work crews patched up roads and water pipes today - the aftermath of Israels 17-day military offensive, the deadliest in the Gaza Strip in four years of fighting. 0
+3533 Baghdad Car Bombs Kill 11, Including GI BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession Sunday, killing at least 11 people, including an American soldier, and wounding 16, U.S. and Iraqi officials said, as Defense Secretary Donald H... 0
+1121 "Kerry Vows to Tell Truth as President (Reuters) Reuters - Democrat John Kerry on Friday\dismissed the Republican convention as ""bitter and insulting""\and promised to be a U.S. president who would tell Americans\the truth." 0
+6752 MSN Enters Blogging Fray with quot;Spaces quot; Microsoft #39;s MSN has introduced a beta version of its new blogging tool, MSN Spaces, which it expects will eventually be supported by advertising. 3
+2585 The Sims 2; Demon Stone; The Number Devil Getting a life gets a lot more complicated in this sequel to the best-selling computer game in history. 3
+2760 JPEG exploit could beat antivirus software Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies. 3
+3356 Fujitsu Siemens profit grows 60 percent Fujitsu Siemens Computers (Holding) BV, Europe #39;s largest remaining computer manufacturer, posted a 60 percent leap in profit for the first half of its fiscal year on higher sales of laptops and servers to business customers, the company said Wednesday. 3
+7445 Outlook gloomy for DC baseball WASHINGTON - The president of Major League Baseball called Washington DC #39;s legislation for a new stadium quot;wholly unacceptable quot; on Wednesday night and halted all business and promotional activities for the Washington Nationals until further notice. 1
+1071 "Microsoft's Tune Like Many Others Cue the music: Microsoft has officially thrown its headphones into the ring in the contest to bring legal music downloads to the masses. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>" 3
+2166 Cisco, Fujitsu team on high-end networking Fujitsu has joined the networking parade by agreeing to sell Cisco #39;s high-end routers and switches in Japan. It should come as no surprise as the market for high-end routers heats up. 3
+6600 Six players suspended for one game Six players from both Clemson and South Carolina will be suspended for one game next season for their participation in a brawl near the end of the rivalry game November 20th. 1
+4221 SEC may finalize Qwest settlement today The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce today a settlement with Qwest that is highly critical of quot;senior management, quot; two sources familiar with the case said. 2
+4314 Now or never for United Arsenal were the clear #39;devils #39; back in September 2003, just six games into last season. Following captain Patrick Viera #39;s second half dismissal for lashing out on free-faller Ruud Van Nistelrooy, and then 1
+3819 Options expensing delay not enough,say US senators A group of Republican senators vowed on Thursday to use the closing days of Congress this year to try and stop accounting rulemakers from requiring the expensing of stock options. 2
+5557 Four players shoot opening-round 66 SEMMES, Ala. -- Grace Park, looking to clinch second place in the Player of the Year race, birdied the final hole Thursday to gain a share of the lead after the first round of the Tournament of Champions. 1
+4844 Voters Checking Out Other Sides' Sites Are right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.com? 3
+5856 Nova Chemicals, BP to Form European Plastics Venture (Update1) Nova Chemicals Corp., Canada #39;s largest chemical maker, and BP Plc, Europe #39;s biggest oil company, agreed to merge their European styrenics polymer businesses into a 50-50 venture to reduce costs. 2
+5915 Dollar Dives to Record Low Vs. Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar crashed through key barriers to a record low on the euro and a 7-month low on the yen on Wednesday, as concern mounted a forthcoming G20 finance ministers' meeting would do little to halt its slide. 2
+6977 NFL Fines Saints' Gleason #36;5,000 for Punch (AP) AP - Steve Gleason of the New Orleans Saints was fined #36;5,000 by the NFL on Wednesday after being thrown out of last week's game with Carolina for punching the Panthers' Kemp Rasmussen at the end of a kickoff return. 1
+1905 Sun, Microsoft Clause Singles Out Openoffice Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) may have saved itself from years of costly litigation when it settled with Microsoft over their long-running Java dispute, but a clause in the landmark deal has open source supporters parsing its potential impact. 3
+4243 Barroso proposal to defuse EU Commissioner row rejected The Socialist Group in the European Parliament (EP) on Thursday rejected a proposal by incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso designed to defuse a row over 0
+5308 Alternative Energy: Ready or not? Even with a boost from higher oil prices and growing concern about global warming, the payoff on most alternative energy technologies seems a ways off. 2
+3796 Diesels, Hybrids Fated to Wed Two leading technologies used in fuel-efficient vehicles seem destined to unite. Industry experts say joining hybrid motors with diesel engines would result in the greenest mainstream vehicles ever, and the initial tests are promising. 2
+1228 South American World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil Ease Past Bolivia An impressive first-half display from Brazil saw the Selecao defeat Bolivia 3-1 to move back to the top of the South American World Cup qualifying group. 1
+6153 Michigan St. Beats Central Conn. St. Michigan State #39;s Liz Shimek (52) starts a fast break trailed by Central Connecticut State #39;s Gabriella Geugbelet, left, and Michigan State #39;s Kelli Roehrig, right, during the second half Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in East Lansing, Mich. 1
+3117 Rijkaard - has suffered Edmilson blow Barcelona have been stunned by the news that Brazilian centre-half Edmilson will be out of action for at least six months with a knee injury. 1
+4585 Photo: Sony's LocationFree TVs The electronics maker's wireless television set emphasizes advances in the boob tube. 3
+2846 What Do Women Want in a Presidential Candidate? (Reuters) Reuters - Tammy Hough is a life-long\Republican, a socially conservative stay-at-home mother and a\woman who puts American security as a top priority, so many\pundits see her vote as an easy one for President Bush. But\she's not so sure. 0
+1527 Storms Seem to Cure Floridians of Hurricane Amnesia The state #39;s East Coast hadn #39;t been hit by a hurricane since 1999. That, and the fact that Florida hasn #39;t had its historic share of such storms in recent decades, has led to some complacency about their effects. 2
+4537 As reserve, Penny seeks Knick payoff The aging process for veteran NBA players is usually accelerated when they have reached their tenth season. Penny Hardaway has 11 years and 647 games on his odometer and he can feel it in his bones and joints. 1
+2668 US Army considers shorter combat tours WASHINGTON -- The US Army may shorten yearlong combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan amid concerns the long and perilous duty is making it difficult to recruit soldiers and keep current ones, officials said yesterday. 0
+918 GOP Sharpens Attacks As Convention Opens NEW YORK (AP) -- Sen. John McCain said Monday it was fair game to criticize Democrat John Kerry's anti-war protests three decades ago, firing an opening salvo as Republicans at their national convention sought to portray President Bush as a strong wartime leader. 0
+3161 Rebels kill dozens in Indian unrest India #39;s restive north-east is reeling from one of its bloodiest waves of violence in years. Bombings over the weekend left more than 60 dead and 140 injured. 0
+4421 Schilling, Morris face tall task So what will Curt Schilling do for an encore tonight? Take the mound without a flu shot? Five days after baseball #39;s most inspiring comeback that didn #39;t involve an Iowa cornfield, Schilling 1
+696 Guo tucks away gold for China China #39;s Guo Jingjing easily won the women #39;s 3-meter springboard last night, and Wu Minxia made it a 1-2 finish for the world #39;s diving superpower, taking the silver. 1
+2880 Ichiro now one hit from Sisler #39;s hits record In a fitting microcosm of the Seattle Mariners #39; season, Ichiro Suzuki took oen more step toward history while his embattled team suffered another loss. 1
+5832 4-to-6 defense: Urlacher out Lovie Smith #39;s Monday morning started off with a phone call from Tony Dungy, his longtime friend and former boss. The Indianapolis Colts #39; coach was too early to offer condolences. 1
+6051 Is Mad Cow Disease Back? Reuters is reporting that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a possible second case of mad cow disease in the United States. 2
+4280 Feyenoord make most of early fortune HEARTS UEFA Cup adventure may have been derailed in Rotterdam but coach Craig Levein can take comfort from the fact he has three more games to get it back on track. 1
+1713 IBM, LG Electronics to End Joint Venture International Business Machines Corp. and LG Electronics Inc. will end an eight-year alliance that helped expand the US computer maker #39;s presence in the booming South Korean PC market. 2
+6251 Arafat #39;s nephew not ruling out poison as cause of death While Yasser Arafat #39;s nephew says toxicology tests on his uncle show no poisons were found in his system, Arafat #39;s nephew isn #39;t ruling that out as a cause of death. 0
+4900 THE UNFOLDING UNIFORM Pakistan is inherently unstable. Dealing with them is like playing with matches in a forest. - Larry Pressler. That statement from Larry Pressler, made during his recent visit to India, coincided with 0
+3300 Sudan agrees peace plan after Blair sets deadline Sudan agreed to a five-point peace plan for the war-torn region of Darfur yesterday after Tony Blair set a three-month deadline for an end to the long-running conflict. 0
+964 Study: CEOs rewarded for outsourcing NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The CEOs of the top 50 US companies that sent service jobs overseas pulled down far more pay than their counterparts at other large companies last year, a study said Tuesday. 2
+3077 Brewers buyer expected to step out of the shadows Monday MILWAUKEE - Paul Attanasio says the story of his brother buying a baseball team is like a script straight out of Hollywood. He should know. 2
+3031 A's Bullpen Blows Up and Angels Take Title Anaheim scored three runs in the eighth inning off Oakland relievers to rally for a victory and clinch the American League West title. 1
+3085 Poland to cut Iraq troops by 2006 Poland will reduce its commitment of forces to the war in Iraq by 40 percent by the end of 2005, the Polish Defense Ministry in Warsaw says. 0
+2013 Russia: the losing battle against terrorism and insurgency Terrorism in Russia took on horrifying proportions in August and early September when more than 400 people were killed in four separate incidents in a span of less than two weeks. 0
+3800 Google Unveils Desktop Search, Takes on Microsoft Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday rolled out a preliminary version of its new desktop search tool, making the first move against 3
+3769 Accounting body delays rule on expensing options Bowing to corporate pressure, the group that sets standards for the US accounting industry yesterday postponed by six months its plan to force companies to expense employee stock options. 2
+1897 Airbus denies backing Microsoft in EU case Aircraft maker Airbus insisted on Thursday it had no intention of taking sides in a Microsoft antitrust case, even though it filed a brief in an EU court on the software giant #39;s side. 2
+5093 Hubble Sees Rare Triple Jupiter Eclipse Nov. 4, 2004 - A rare alignment of Jupiter #39;s three largest moons across the planet #39;s face was captured on film by the Hubble Space Telescope. 3
+4463 Israel Kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza Camp Raid GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli tanks and troops backed by helicopter gunships stormed Khan Younis refugee camp, a Gaza militant stronghold, on Monday, killing 10 Palestinians including an 11-year-old boy, medics and witnesses said. 0
+7226 Chen Under Pressure to Work with Taiwan Opposition TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian is under pressure to find ways to work with an opposition-dominated parliament after his party suffered a surprise setback in weekend legislative elections. 0
+1317 Florida deaths blamed on Hurricane Frances State and local officials Tuesday said nine people have died in Florida because of Hurricane Frances. The following describes those deaths: - A 15-year-old grandson and a former son 1
+1599 Two gored to death in Spanish bull-run Two Spanish men were gored to death by fighting bulls yesterday during the bull-run at the local fiestas in Ampuero, a town 30 miles east of the northern port city of Santander. 0
+3273 Phelps Seeks More Gold at World Championships INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Still riding a wave of euphoria from the Olympics, Michael Phelps returns to the pool this week at the world short course swimming championships seeking a repeat of his six gold medals in Athens. 1
+570 Is Google the Next Netscape? Is Google the Next Netscape?\\To draw a parallel between Netscape #038; Google in their fight against Microsoft, it is necessary to examine the various similarities between the two situations and see if the tactics that worked then will work now. \ 3
+608 MLB, Va. Officials Meet Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf led a team of negotiators from Major League Baseball in a three-hour meeting Wednesday with the leaders of the Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority. 1
+7195 Romanians vote for a new President BUCHAREST: Romanians voted for a new president on Sunday with fighting corruption and joining the EU the main themes in a run-off round pitting Prime Minister Adrian Nastase against Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu. 0
+7137 Mexico's Fox Presents Human Rights Plan (AP) AP - President Vicente Fox presented a plan Friday to improve Mexico's checkered human rights record, pledging to eradicate torture and to hold corrupt and abusive authorities accountable for wrongful arrests and shoddy police work. 0
+6996 Yukos echo in Russian telco #39;s tax bill ALARM has spread through the Russian investment community as authorities slapped a tax bill of almost \$US160 million (\$210 million) on the number two mobile operator, in what is widely seen as a government-linked campaign against the firm. 2
+1238 Donald runs into Ryder form Luke Donald says his win in the European Masters on Sunday bodes well for his upcoming Ryder Cup debut. Donald was one of European captain Bernhard Langer #39;s two picks for the match, which takes place at Oakland Hills, Michigan from 17-19 September. 1
+1718 Hurricane Worries Boost Oil Prices Worries that Hurricane Ivan will hurt oil production in the Gulf of Mexico boosted oil prices Tuesday. In mid-morning New York trading, oil for future delivery hit \$44. 2
+6476 Nissan #39;s supply shortage sends steel stocks up US steelmakers #39; shares rose sharply yesterday, with US Steel, Allegheny Technologies and Nucor (which operates a mill in Seattle) reaching their highest prices in at least seven years, after Nissan said the metal is in short supply in Japan. 2
+2798 Expos set for Washington Expos president Tony Tavares told reporters of the move after the Expos #39; final home game. That news was later confirmed to Washington mayor Anthony Williams by MLB officials. 1
+6717 Fly Higher, Fly Lighter: 'Ballute' Technology Aimed at Moon Missions (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - BOULDER, Colo. -- Moviegoers may recall it as that nifty bit of high-speed technology used in 2010: The Year We Make Contact -- the space age equivalent of playing air bag bumper car with Jupiter. 3
+7447 Wade drives Heat over Wizards The Washington Wizards are finished with the Miami Heat for the season. That #39;s the good news. Dwyane Wade had 29 points and nine assists Wednesday to lead the Heat to a 98-93 win for their 1
+2485 Serena sails into final at China Open Though in an unfamiliar city, top seed Serena Williams turned the inaugural China Open WTA tennis tournament into a home court here on Saturday as she stormed into the singles 1
+5549 Blair Flies to Stand by Bush in Post-Arafat Plans (Reuters) Reuters - As George W. Bush formulates his plans\for a Middle East without Yasser Arafat, British Prime Minister\Tony Blair will be standing where he says he belongs: right by\the U.S. president's side. 0
+2407 Update 2: Alitalia, Unions Sign Deal Alitalia signed a deal with eight of nine unions Friday to split the loss-making Italian airline in two - part of the company #39;s plan to stave off bankruptcy. 2
+5378 Armitage holds talks with Pakistani leaders: World News: Islamabad, Nov 9 : US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage Tuesday met top Pakistani leaders to exchange views on a wide array of issues, including the dialogue between Pakistan and India and the war on terror. 0
+3415 Techs Hit Asian Shares Lower; Oil Down (Reuters) Reuters - Technology stocks led Asian share\markets lower Friday after a retreat by their U.S. peers, with\investors cautious amid record-breaking oil prices and ahead of\U.S. jobs data later in the day. 2
+4019 Glazer buys more Man United shares American business tycoon Malcolm Glazer has increased his stake in Manchester United by buying another 17million worth of shares in the club. 1
+6682 EPA May Conduct Human Tests for Chemicals (AP) AP - In setting limits on chemicals in food and water, the Environmental Protection Agency may rely on industry tests that expose people to poisons and raise ethical questions. 0
+2539 Haitian storm survivors give thanks Amid the destruction from Tropical Storm Jeanne, Haitians have prayed for the 1,500 dead and given thanks that their lives were spared at services on Sunday. 0
+2767 Microsoft to offer stripped-down XP in India BANGALORE, INDIA -- Microsoft Corp. will introduce the Windows XP Starter Edition in India early next year, the company said Wednesday, two days after announcing similar plans for Russia. 3
+3254 Detainees seen as minimal threat WASHINGTON -- Most of the alleged Al Qaeda and Taliban inmates at the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are likely to be freed or sent to their home countries for further investigation because many pose little threat and are not providing much valuable intelligence, the facility's deputy commander has said. 0
+2634 Hamm Pleads Case as the One and Only Champ is Olympic gold medal safe in his parents #39; Wisconsin farmhouse, lovingly tucked into a white gym sock, the gymnast Paul Hamm had one goal in mind when he boarded a plane for Europe last week: to remain the Olympic all-around champion. 1
+4505 "Auburn's Obomanu Recalls 'The Drop' (AP) AP - Ben Obomanu used to be curious about the goats of the sports world, the guys who had the game in their hands and failed. ""Wow, I wonder how that guy feels,"" he'd ask himself. He doesn't have to ask anymore. Not since ""The Drop,"" his own moment of infamy when a chance to beat Mississippi last season slipped through his hands in the end zone, turning his dream game into a nightmare." 1
+7431 Eurozone central bank gives clean bill of health to hedge funds The European Central Bank has given hedge funds a generally clean bill of health, saying the possible dangers to financial markets are quot;much less worrisome quot; than even a few years ago. 2
+5162 "Sears Shares Soar as Vornado Boosts Stake NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sears, Roebuck Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=S.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">S.N</A> shares jumped as much as 25 percent on Friday after real estate company Vornado Realty Trust <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=VNO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">VNO.N</A> said it raised its stake in the retailer, a step that could lead Sears to convert some of its real estate assets into cash." 2
+4930 UPDATE 1-Bolton end Newcastle run with 2-1 win Bolton Wanderers continued their impressive start to the season as they battled to beat in-form Newcastle United 2-1 on Sunday to stay in touch with the leading pack at the top of the Premier League. 1
+5023 Dark Echoes from Titan Microwave brightness of Titan reveals surface properties such as temperature composition and roughness. Image Credit: NASA/JPL. Looking at radar reflections of Titan, scientists are puzzled by what they see 3
+7164 Cuts offered, issue remains tax or cap The union #39;s proposal to end the lockout, made Thursday at the league #39;s Canadian headquarters, calls for a tax that would penalize -- and perhaps deter -- high-end payrolls. 1
+2503 UPDATE 1-Struggling Singh stays ahead in Pennsylvania World number one Vijay Singh stayed two shots clear of the field after struggling to a level-par 72 in the third round of the \$4.2 million Pennsylvania Classic on Saturday. 1
+2067 Air NZ, Qantas alliance appeal Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways have lost their bid to get their proposed alliance approved in New Zealand. New Zealand #39;s High Court declined the airlines #39; appeal against a NZ Commerce Commission decision to block the alliance. 2
+3906 14 dead in Kashmir violence NEW DELHI - Fourteen people have been killed in Kashmir in an increase of violence since a visit by the Indian prime minister in mid-November. 0
+4180 Souness Looks Forward Newcastle boss Graeme Souness was in defiant mood tonight as he attempted to push yesterdays training ground bust-up with striker Craig Bellamy into the background. 1
+808 Soldiers face death after refusing to bomb Darfur Fifteen armed men in blue uniforms guard the metal stairs leading to the Sudanese court. Among the people massed at the bottom, only those who look official and scream loud 0
+1750 "Nokia To Expand On-Device Storage Options <a href=""http://news.com.com/NokiajoinsSecureDigitalindustrygroup/2100-1039_3-5365922.html"">Nokia joins Secure Digital industry group</a> <font size=-1 color=#6f6f6f><nobr>CNET News.com</nobr>" 3
+3218 Dollar Drifts Lower as U.S. Data Weigh NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar edged lower on Tuesday after bearish reports on the U.S. services sector and job market caused a sell-off ahead of Friday's widely anticipated September employment data. 2
+6751 Howard: Telstra Board Will Choose Its CEO Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Thursday that Telstra Corp. #39;s board would choose its next chief executive, not the federal government, which has a majority stake in the telecommunications giant. 2
+3639 Sales key factor for Sun in WNBA title game Nykesha Sales smiled when someone suggested the Connecticut Sun could add a WNBA title to this year's NCAA championships won by the UConn men's and women's teams. 1
+5394 Court considers textbook stickers downplaying evolution A Georgia school board is in court this week over quot;disclaimer quot; stickers it placed on biology textbooks stating that the theory of evolution has not been proven as fact. 3
+2090 Han earns a hand with playoff triumph Hee-Won Han made a 4-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Lorie Kane and win the Safeway Classic on Sunday at Portland, Ore. 1
+2900 British Grand Prix gets axed The British Grand Prix has been dropped from the provisional calendar of Formula One races for next year, media reports said yesterday. 1
+2692 Russia Next to get Windows XP Starter Edition The Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot program has expanded to add a fourth country, Russia, which now becomes the fourth market to join Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. 3
+4166 South African Miner in Hostile Bid for Gold Fields Harmony Gold Mining, the largest miner of South African gold, made a hostile bid yesterday to acquire Gold Fields Ltd., another South African miner, for 52. 2
+7020 Salvation Army bell ringers booted from Target stores Target stores have a simple message for eager shoppers this holiday season: quot;Get giving #39; roughly translated, buy stuff. The national retail chain also has a simple 2
+3883 Video game leaked on Internet Halo 2, one of the most anticipated video games of the year, got an early release date, but not the way fans or its publisher, Microsoft, had hoped. 3
+6898 Big Television Remember Neo #39;s dilemma in The Matrix? Morpheus offers him two views of reality, extending a blue pill in his left hand and a red one in his right. 3
+7000 Ellison: Censorship ain't my problem When it comes to touting his company's software, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is never one to mince words. But when it's the principle of free speech versus the almighty dollar, the bad boy of Silicon Valley is a veritable shrinking violet. Missing Links 3
+965 "Hartford Sees \$91 Mln in Charley Losses NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HIG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HIG.N</A> on Tuesday became the latest insurer to issue a profit warning tied to Hurricane Charley, the strongest storm to hit Florida in a dozen years." 2
+6234 "Amtrak Infrastructure On Brink, DOT Warns The national passenger rail service risks a ""major point of failure"" if infrastructure needs remain unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Transportation warned in a scathing report made public." 2
+1504 Zimbabwe Jails Briton for 7 Years in Mercenary Case HARARE (Reuters) - A Zimbabwe court jailed British former special services officer Simon Mann for seven years on Friday in a case prosecutors had linked to a foiled coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea. 0
+6916 Colgate-Palmolive Announces Job Cuts Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive said today it is cutting 4,400 jobs and closing a third of its 78 factories around the world. The group, which makes products such as Colgate 2
+6082 PeopleSoft Chief Threatens to Sue Over Oracle Statements PeopleSoft's chief executive accused Oracle of spreading misleading information about his stock sales and threatened to sue for defamation. 3
+957 Novell reshuffles biz for Linux focus Novell is reorganising its business to focus on two key areas - Linux and identity management. The networking software firm #39;s Nterprise and Linux operations will be folded into a Platform and Application Services group CRN reports. 3
+6530 Arsenal loses again in Premier League Arsenal dropped five points behind Chelsea in the English Premier League on Sunday after losing 2-1 to Liverpool on an injury-time goal by Neil Mellor. 1
+4615 Florida Denies Contact With Spurrier (AP) AP - Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley denied a report Tuesday that school officials have contacted former coach Steve Spurrier about replacing Ron Zook. 1
+3855 Israel Says Will Scale Back Gaza Offensive JABALYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israel said on Friday it was easing a crushing offensive that has killed more than 100 Palestinians since tanks rumbled into northern Gaza 16 days ago to stop cross-border rocket attacks. 0
+3930 "Sharon to Hold Tense Meeting With Settlers JERUSALEM - After more than a year of avoiding Jewish settlers, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has decided to directly confront his former supporters in a meeting about his contentious plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and part of the West Bank. Sharon invited settler leaders to meet with him in Jerusalem on Sunday, just a week before he presents his ""disengagement"" plan to parliament..." 0
+1548 Post-Olympic Greece tightens purse, sells family silver to fill budget holes (AFP) AFP - Squeezed by a swelling public deficit and debt following last month's costly Athens Olympics, the Greek government said it would cut defence spending and boost revenue by 1.5 billion euros (1.84 billion dollars) in privatisation receipts. 2
+1387 Delta Aims to Cut Jobs 12, Drop a Hub and Reduce Pay elta Air Lines announced yesterday that it would cut 12 percent of its work force over the next 18 months and said a bankruptcy filing would be quot;a real possibility quot; as soon as the end 2
+895 UPDATE: Sons Of Gwalia In Administration On Hedging Debt PERTH (Dow Jones)--Sons of Gwalia Ltd. (SGW.AU), Australia #39;s second-biggest gold producer, has fallen into administration over aA\$348 million hedge book liability. 2
+5445 France Begins Evacuations From Ivory Coast France and the United Nations began evacuating thousands of French and other expatriates Wednesday trapped at U.N. offices and a French military base amid days of anti-foreigner rampages in Ivory Coast's largest city, French and U.N. officials said. 0
+7131 Financier Frankel Gets Nearly 17 Years for Fraud Greed and sexual desire drove Martin Frankel to mastermind one of the largest insurance frauds in US history, a federal judge heard on Friday as she sentenced him to nearly 17 years in prison. 2
+3728 Excess chips a drag on 3rd-quarter Intel results Intel on Tuesday released third-quarter financial results showing that it continues to struggle to sell a substantial stockpile of computer chips as demand for personal computers remains slow. 2
+3752 McTeer: Lonesome Dove to be an Aggie NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - A New Economy champion, a lover of the Texas picker poets who write lovesick country songs...and, oh, by the way, a member of the Federal Reserve system for 36 years. 2
+3020 Update 4: Belo to Cut 250 Jobs, Mostly in Dallas Media owner Belo Corp. said Wednesday that it would cut 250 jobs, more than half of them at its flagship newspaper, The Dallas Morning News, and that an internal investigation into circulation overstatements 2
+7478 Music lovers can download entire track on their Mobile Phone Here is good news for music lovers! Now you can download the entire track on your mobile phone. This is made possible as two giants US-based Melodeo and Warner Music Group has signed an agreement whereby consumers 3
+4667 ATA: Customers Won #39;t Be Affected By Bankruptcy INDIANAPOLIS -- ATA says it will honor all tickets and maintain its full schedule, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday. 2
+1345 Nokia Shrinks 'Brick' Handset to Tap New Markets (Reuters) Reuters - Nokia, the world's biggest handset\maker, unveiled on Wednesday a miniature version of its\equivalent of the Swiss Army knife it hopes will lure women and\less-techie business people. 3
+4887 Loeb forced out of rally ESTONIA #39;s Markko Martin took the Rally of Catalonia lead today after newly-crowned world champion Sebastien Loeb, the overnight leader, was forced out of the race with a severe oil leak. 1
+1172 Tigers celebrating after Beavers don #39;t get their kicks Freshman Alexis Serna is down on the field kneeling, pounding the Tiger Stadium turf. He wanted to hide. But couldn #39;t find a place. 1
+6121 Busch Wins Pole for Season-Ending Race Pressure? What pressure? Kurt Busch, last in the qualifying line and first in the NASCAR Nextel Cup points, waited out 54 other drivers Friday and then won the pole for the season-ending Ford 400, which will determine the 2004 champion. 1
+3268 Afghans rocky road to historic elections KALAKAN, Afghanistan There were toothless old men, turbaned and gray-bearded, and young men not yet old enough to shave. There were mullahs and mujahedeen, and the presidential candidate #39;s 3-year-old son. 0
+4547 Adobe Services Now Via Yahoo! Adobe Systems and Internet provider Yahoo! have announced a tie-up aimed at providing consumer services to Internet users. The two companies will introduce integrated products that feature Adobe services, increase the reach of Yahoo! 3
+6876 No. 19 Kansas State Pummels N.H., 84-50 (AP) AP - Laurie Koehn hit five 3-pointers and scored 19 points to lead No. 19 Kansas State to a 84-50 victory over New Hampshire Friday in the first round of the Wildcat Classic. 1
+6832 French seek 'anti-Semitic' TV ban The French prime minister calls for a satellite TV channel backed by Hezbollah to be taken off air. 0
+3763 Asian Shares Hit by Metals Tumble, Oil (Reuters) Reuters - A sharp slide in global metals\markets hammered industrial and mining stocks such as JFE\Holdings and BHP Billiton Thursday, while oil prices crawled\back toward record highs. 2
+1624 Cahill Could Be in the Clear Tim Cahill could escape suspension for his controversial celebration of Evertons winner at Manchester City when he was sent off for pulling his shirt over his head. 1
+2691 Top Seed Federer Struggles Through in Thai Opener BANGKOK (Reuters) - Top seed Roger Federer toiled to beat battling Frenchman Nicolas Thomann and reach the second round of the Thailand Open on Tuesday. 1
+6432 450 Colombian Paramilitaries Disarm (AP) AP - Some 450 right-wing paramilitary fighters left Colombia's crowded battlefields, turning in their weapons and asking society to let them back into its fold. 0
+7140 Fear Hamstrings Quest for Intelligence in N. Iraq Intelligence-gathering by the front-line forces that need to know the most is proving difficult in a region increasingly gripped by fear. 0
+1531 Stocks in a rut According to the FTSE World Index Japan has been best performer of the major markets with a 6 per cent rise in dollar terms while Germany, down 7.7 per cent, was the worst. 2
+2963 Ronaldo a doubt for Real Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Star striker Ronaldo could miss Real Madrid #39;s La Liga contest Sunday against Deportivo La Coruna due to injury. 1
+4289 Hummer going smaller for share of big market General Motors hopes to make its hulking Hummer lineup quot;more approachable quot; with a new midsize sport utility vehicle scheduled to go on sale next spring. 2
+7383 City to ponder Anelka future MANCHESTER, Dec 15 (SW) - Manchester City chairman John Wardle has not ruled out a winter break move of French in-form striker Nicolas Anelka. 1
+5700 Northern Irish Protestant group pledges to end violence Northern Ireland #39;s main pro-British paramilitary group, The Ulster Defence Association (UDA), has pledged to end all violence and work towards complete disarmament. 0
+4427 Plane of NASCAR Team Hendrick Missing (AP) AP - A plane carrying members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization was missing Sunday after losing contact with the Federal Aviation Administration on its way to a NASCAR race, and a search was underway for the aircraft. 1
+2764 .Mac bumps up storage capacity, improves mail (MacCentral) MacCentral - Apple has improved the services offered to subscribers of .Mac. Previously, the amount of storage for a basic .Mac account was 100MB, with a maximum of 15MB for e-mail. The service's base online storage has been increased to 250MB, e-mail service has been enhanced, and the cost of upgrading has been reduced. .Mac's basic subscription price remains the same -- US #36;99.95 per year. 3
+3895 Playing with the traumas of war Are games based on the Vietnam conflict making us immune to realities of history? 3
+4098 "Wells Fargo Profit Rises 12 Percent NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WFC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WFC.N</A>, the No. 4 U.S. bank, on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose a lower-than-expected 12 percent after a downturn in home mortgage lending." 2
+6444 Hayden walks into strife Spirit of Australia was on the skids last night after another example of double standards by the home side marred the opening day of the second cricket test against New Zealand in Adelaide. 1
+6909 Sherman remains confident after Packers #39; flop in Philly They were, in theory, the NFC #39;s second-best team. Now they #39;re not and no one else is, either. The NFC has the Philadelphia Eagles at the top, the San Francisco 49ers at the bottom and everyone else in the middle. 1
+894 Nigerian troops set off on AU peace mission to Darfur (AFP) AFP - A 155-strong company of Nigerian infantry flew out of Abuja, heading for the war-torn western Sudanese region of Darfur to join an African Union force protecting ceasefire monitors. 0
+3546 Study: Few Americans Buy Drugs Online NEW YORK - Only 4 percent of Americans have ever used the Internet to buy prescription drugs - and even fewer do so through foreign pharmacies - despite Web sites maintained by a handful of states to help citizens import medicines more cheaply from Canada, a new study finds. A majority - 62 percent - believe drugs bought online are less safe than those purchased from a local pharmacy, accepting the federal government's stated concerns in opposing drug imports, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said in a report Sunday... 0
+4920 Dawgs get Gators off their back Not with players dragging off the field, their bodies drained by yet another anticlimactic loss. Not with their fired leader standing before reporters, struggling to hold back the tears once more. 1
+587 US raids Net song swappers US agents have raided the homes of five people who allegedly traded hundreds of thousands of songs, movies and other copyrighted material over the Internet, Attorney General John Ashcroft says. 3
+4211 Kerry to Go Hunting for Conservative Votes (AP) AP - John Kerry planned to go hunting Thursday, showing he's a regular guy to voters who might harbor some doubts. 0
+3074 Dodgers ready for anything com. When Dodgers coach Glenn Hoffman makes out the daily schedule of Spring Training drills, there are entries for pickoffs and cutoffs, bunt situations and hit-and-runs. 1
+3837 U.S. Impressive in World Cup Qualifying (AP) AP - Just because the United States has stormed through its regional qualifying for the next World Cup does not mean the Americans are a world soccer power. 1
+5805 Rebels Attack in Central Iraq and the North A rebel counteroffensive swept through central and northern Iraq on Monday as American troops struggled to flush the remaining insurgents from the rubble-strewn streets of Falluja. 0
+1888 BEA's new product chief regroups The first new face after a company shake-up says BEA products will use the advanced research left by departed technology gurus. 3
+5170 Novell counters Microsoft's Linux 'facts' with 'truth' In a battle of dueling memos and e-mails, Novell CEO Jack Messman and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer are each touting their own software -- and criticizing the competition. 3
+2322 Global foreign investment falls Foreign investment levels decline in 2003, a UN report reveals, but there are signs of recovery - especially among developing nations. 2
+4763 A fresh look at the stars... A supernova spotted by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe more than four centuries ago - which changed the course of human knowledge - has just yielded a further discovery: the companion star that triggered the great event. 3
+4224 Panathinaikos 2, Arsenal 2 Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann was left red-faced in Athens as two costly mistakes ensured that a Champions League victory slipped through his side #39;s fingers again. 1
+5041 Dutch Film Director Theo Van Gogh Killed Dutch film director and columnist Theo van Gogh was shot and killed yesterday morning in Amsterdam. The company Gogh owned and worked explained that he was attacked and murdered in the morning at Lineaustraat Street. 0
+5369 EU will go it alone on nuclear project if French site bid fails BRUSSELS, Nov 9 (AFP) - The European Union said Tuesday it was prepared to forge ahead with a revolutionary nuclear energy project if negotiations with Japan and other backers on where to locate it break down. 0
+1050 Not a big hit everywhere Bill Ryan is spending the last days of the summer traveling across Canada and the United States to pitch big shareholders on the complicated plan to sell 51 percent of his Banknorth Group Inc. to Toronto-Dominion Bank . 2
+3197 PalmOne, Microsoft set software pact PalmOne Inc., the leading maker of handheld computers, said Tuesday it licensed Microsoft Corp. software that enables secure delivery of corporate e-mail to portable devices. 3
+3167 US soldiers in Iraq murder probe Four soldiers are charged with the murder of an Iraqi general who died in custody in Iraq, the US army says. 0
+5869 Google stock falls as share lockups expire SAN FRANCISCO, - Shares of Google Inc. fell as much as 6.5 percent Tuesday, as selling restrictions were lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early investors in the newly public Web search company. 2
+2646 Blair readies crucial party speech under Iraq cloud Britain #39;s Tony Blair faces one of the trickiest speeches of his career today, seeking to win back his Labour party after rifts over Iraq and spell out new policies to set up next year #39;s re-election bid. 0
+3329 Boeing, Airbus competition escalates into trade war A decades-long struggle between the world's two largest aircraft makers escalated into a trade war between the United States and Europe, just as France-based Airbus stepped up plans to challenge Boeing for lucrative US defense contracts. 2
+1162 In Internet Calling, Skype Is Living Up to the Hype Skype is the easiest, fastest and cheapest way for individual customers to use their computers with broadband connections as telephones. 3
+5562 Intel Taps Otellini As Next CEO Intel #39;s board, as expected, has named Paul Otellini to succeed Craig Barrett as CEO effective next May 18, the company announced Thursday. 2
+4263 "Microsoft Profit, Revenue Rises SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A>, the world's largest software maker, on Thursday said its first quarter profit climbed as personal computer sales and business demand fueled higher sales." 2
+3527 Sven refuses to criticise Becks Quell surprise: Sven has refused to criticise David Beckham despite the England captain #39;s latest demonstration of his infamous petulance against Wales. 1
+3331 Phelps, fellow Olympians swimming again Michael Phelps has reached the stratosphere of sports stardom: He #39;s on a first-name basis with fans. quot;People come up to me and say, #39;Are you Michael? 1
+4511 Conte turned athletes into towers of power HE IS THE face of sporting evil, this man who once was an accomplished bass player and now leers at us from a television screen describing the hell he hath wrought on the games people play and on the people who play them. 1
+6561 Oil Down 3 Pct. as U.S. Winter Stays Mild NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices slid 3 percent on Monday on expectations that more mild U.S. weather at the start of the New Year will limit heating oil demand. 2
+4838 Ailing Arafat Arrives in Paris for Medical Treatment A French military jet believed to be carrying the Palestinian leader landed today at an airfield outside Paris, witnesses said. 0
+2709 News: Schwarzenegger signs bill banning paperless voting systems The Associated Press By Rachel Konrad 3
+6161 Senators Want Boeing Deal Investigated Leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee asked the Defense Department on Friday to have its inspector general #39;s office investigate the Air Force #39;s effort to 2
+1567 Cayman Islands hit by hurricane The full force of Hurricane Ivan has hit the Cayman Islands, ripping up homes and causing extensive flooding. Up to 40,000 residents - including a large British expat community - hid in homes and shelters to try and escape Ivan #39;s ferocious 155mph winds. 0
+4899 After the Lord Mayor #39;s show It is just six days since the #39;mulligatawny madness #39; at Old Trafford, but the shock waves are still reverberating around the Arsenal dressing room. 1
+2328 Serena Williams, Sharapova reach quarterfinals Serena Williams struggled before finding her game Wednesday and reached the China Open quarterfinals with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova. 1
+6957 Imagining An iPod Challenger NEW YORK - If ever there was a company that could challenge Apple Computer for the dominant position in the still-young digital music space, it should be Sony. 3
+1640 Copy, rip, or import? If you #39;ve been using the new Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP, you may have noticed that Microsoft shifted from some of the more formal language that it used in Windows Media Player 9 -- quot;Copy from CD quot; and quot;Copy to CD quot; -- to the more casual terms 3
+5101 Nokia sees strong demand for smartphones and camera phones in 2005 Nokia has forecast that smartphone shipments worldwide are expected to increase to 238 million units by 2008, up from 23 million this year, according to Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice president and general manager of multimedia at Nokia. 3
+4053 UK to assess Iraq troop move A reconnaissance team is to visit the area around Baghdad where UK forces could be sent to provide US back-up. 0
+5857 Sony to offer DVD burner for Mac Sony on Tuesday announced plans to release a new dual-format DVD burner that is compatible with Macintosh computers. The external double-layer DVD drive, dubbed the DRX-710UL-T, is designed to record up to 3
+7459 Fresh bid to dismiss Jackson case Lawyers for Michael Jackson say the singer's child molestation case should be dropped. 0
+4191 KPMG to settle SEC charges in Gemstar audit case The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday that accounting firm KPMG LLP will pay \$10 million to Gemstar-TV Guide International shareholders to settle allegations it committed improper conduct in Gemstar #39;s audit. 2
+1178 Sales aren #39;t making the grade Retailers in Michigan delighted when students returned to the classroom, but the back-to-school sales haven #39;t generated the kind of dollars many projected. 2
+3149 Spielman Defends Decisions With Dolphins (AP) AP - Miami Dolphins general manager Rick Spielman watches home games from the owner's box, which would be the best seat in the house if the team was better. 1
+1881 Hurricane Ivan Slams U.S. Gulf Coast Hurricane Ivan roared into the Gulf Coast near Mobile, Alabama, early this morning with peak winds exceeding 125 miles an hour (200 kilometers an hour). 3
+7428 Pitt to Interview at Least Three Coaches (AP) AP - Pittsburgh athletic director Jeff Long plans to interview at least three candidates to replace football coach Walt Harris. 1
+6101 Sirius Satellite Radio quot;outperform, quot; target price raised NEW YORK, November 19 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus amp; Company reiterate their quot;outperform quot; rating on Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI. 2
+5748 Microsoft signs two Indian deals The announcement came as Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer opened the group #39;s new Indian headquarters in the city of Hyderabad. 2
+5583 Schedule filled with key games Supernatural forces must be at work in the land of high school football. There's no other way to explain a schedule that features 12 games between first- and second-place teams of leagues this weekend. 1
+6091 Oracle tender results out Saturday Company will report preliminary count of its \$8.8B hostile bid for PeopleSoft after 1 am ET. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. said it would report preliminary results of its \$8.8 billion hostile tender offer 2
+2964 US welcomes Sudan #39;s acceptance of expanded AU mission in Darfur The United States welcomed on Friday Sudanese official #39;s announcement to accept a larger AfricanUnion (AU) mission in the western region of Darfur and urged the speedy deployment of AU troops. 0
+5504 FTSE dips as insurers fall Blue-chip shares have retreated from 28-month highs, with insurer Royal amp; Sun Alliance leading the losers as investors baulk at the potential for further adverse claims from its US business and a rating downgrade. 2
+7053 Envoy fears Darfur talks failure KEY talks between the government of Sudan and rebels in the troubled Darfur region tomorrow could fail because of a new surge of violence, the UN #39;s envoy to the country said. 0
+4013 Calif. Lawmaker Wants to Privatize State Pensions Hoping to stem a tide of rising pension debt, a California legislator will propose a controversial overhaul on Monday that would convert traditional public employee retirement plans to privately managed 401(k)-style plans, the Los 2
+1729 Dalai Lama Envoy Visits China for Autonomy Talks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Dalai Lama's special envoy has arrived in China for talks on the exiled spiritual leader's aspirations for Tibetan autonomy, the third such visit in three years, officials in Washington said on Tuesday. 0
+790 At Least 24 Killed Morocco Bush Crash (AP) AP - A bus, truck and taxi collided in a mountainous region of western Morocco Saturday, killing 24 people and injuring about 20 others, the official MAP news agency reported. 0
+902 Atlas Copco to Sell Electric Tool Business Swedish engineering company Atlas Copco said Monday it will sell its electric tool business to Hong Kong-based Techtronic Industries Co. 2
+5952 "Stocks Up After Sears Deal, HP Earnings NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday after Kmart's plan to buy Sears in an \$11.5 billion deal was announced and computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HPQ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HPQ.N</A> posted solid earnings." 2
+1928 Nikkei Hits 2-Week Closing Low TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average fell for a third straight session to hit a two-week closing low on Friday as renewed earnings concerns prompted selling in Tokyo Electron Ltd., Sony Corp. and other high-tech stocks. 2
+4178 Russia wants new business partnership with old ally India (AFP) AFP - Russia is seeking a new economic partnership to boost a decades-old friendship with India, envisaging sophisticated arms sales, high-end technology swaps and political support on the world stage. 0
+6836 China plans renewed bank bailout A year after injecting \$45bn into two state banks to ready them for flotation, China is preparing a fresh bailout for two more institutions. 2
+4399 U.S. Weighs More Sanctions Vs. Belarus (AP) AP - The Bush administration may impose sanctions against leaders of the former Soviet republic of Belarus as part of a broader range of punitive measures, the State Department said Thursday. 0
+5229 Rivers soaks up his big moment The game ball was retrieved following the Celtics #39; 107-73 victory over the Knicks last night. It will be appropriately lettered and presented to coach Doc Rivers to commemorate his first win for the club. 1
+6336 No Changes for Certain Nortel Accounting Nortel Networks Corp. (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday that a far-reaching revision of its faulty financials will not require accounting changes for sales of certain fiber optic equipment. 2
+6362 Spaniards to run Luton airport after 551m deal Luton, Cardiff and Belfast International airports are to fall into the hands of a Spanish toll motorways operator through a 551m takeover of the aviation group TBI by a Barcelona-based Abertis Infrastructure. 2
+7147 Internet access is free on ferries during tests Tests of high-speed wireless Internet service on one of the region #39;s busiest ferry runs have been canceled, but the service, referred to as Wi-Fi, might still become available on that run, between Seattle and Bremerton, the ferry service said. 3
+1898 AOL Shuns Microsoft Anti-Spam Technology Add America Online Inc. to the growing list of companies and organizations shunning a spam-fighting proposal from Microsoft Corp. AOL cited quot;tepid support quot; for Microsoft #39;s so-called Sender ID technology, which 3
+4247 Kerry to hunt for male US votes as Bush courts Catholics (AFP) AFP - US Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry will switch to macho politics when he makes an atypical hunting trip to rural Ohio in a bid to woo traditionalist male voters, while President George W. Bush courts Catholics in Pennsylvania less than two week before election day. 0
+6720 Microsoft sues over fake labels Microsoft has sued eight US computer resellers who it says bought or sold counterfeit Certificate of Authenticity labels or genuine labels that had been separated from their related software, all in breach of copyright and trade mark laws. 3
+3526 Rebel Attacks Hit Baghdad as Rumsfeld Visits Iraq A rocket attack and suicide car bombing killed at least four people in Baghdad Sunday as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld began an unannounced visit to Iraq to gauge efforts to calm violence before January elections. 0
+2134 France, Brazil lead charge for new global anti-poverty campaign UNITED NATIONS : The presidents of Brazil and France called for new efforts to fight poverty and hunger in the developing world, including the controversial creation of an international tax, to combat the negative effects of globalization. 0
+2354 Computer Associates exec pleads not guilty Sanjay Kumar, the former chief executive of Computer Associates of Islandia, NY, pleaded innocent Thursday to charges he helped inflate financial results. 2
+4333 Brazilian GP, Friday Fernando 7th and Jacques 12th after a studious opening day at Interlagos for the Mild Seven Renault F1 Team. 1
+6190 Ohio State defense keeps Hart in check COLUMBUS - It had been awhile since anyone had slammed the door on Michigan phenom Mike Hart. The freshman running back established a school record by rushing for 150 or more yards in five straight games entering 1
+2970 Greenspan Worried Congress to Bar Options Expensing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Friday said he was very worried Congress would try to thwart efforts by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to require expensing of stock options. 2
+3012 Oceanic storms make the Earth #39;hum #39; Did you know that the Earth is constantly humming ie it produces a low frequency noise which can be picked up in the 2 to 7 mHz (millihertz) range, a range far below the one human ears can detect and scientist have now found that it is the energy produced 3
+2981 Ex-Pentagon Official Gets 9 Months for Conspiring to Favor Boeing The former official was sentenced after acknowledging that she had favored the Boeing Company in Pentagon contracts while seeking a job at the company for herself. 2
+6354 Ruling delayed in Peoplesoft case A crucial legal ruling in Oracle's takeover bid for Peoplesoft is delayed after a judge says he needs to hear more evidence. 2
+1285 Intel To Start Tech Forum with New Chips Intel is expected to kick off its semi-annual developer forum Tuesday by demonstrating a new dual-core processor, something rival AMD showed off last week. 3
+1338 For Bush, Kerry, Iraq Is More Than a War (AP) AP - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are using Iraq to advance their negative campaign tactics as the U.S. military death toll in Iraq tops 1,000. War, it seems, is just another excuse to call the other guy names. 0
+6024 Leading Indicators Down for 5th Month (Reuters) Reuters - A key forecasting gauge of future\U.S. economic activity fell for a fifth straight month in\October, a private research firm said on Thursday. 2
+7422 Gateway Updates 4Q, Year Guidance Gateway Inc. on Wednesday raised fourth-quarter earnings expectations as the personal computer maker freed up cash by selling preferred stock and outsourcing its warranty service plans. 2
+4539 England held up in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe held up England #39;s charge as they battled to avert a series whitewash in the fourth one-day international in Bulawayo today. 1
+1980 US jets hammer Iraqi insurgents as deadly bombings rock Baghdad BAGHDAD : At least six people were killed in two suicide car bombings in Baghdad while another 47 people died in a series of US air strikes around the Iraqi insurgent bastion of Fallujah. 0
+4627 Ovitz Defends His Tenure Michael Ovitz said on Tuesday that Walt Disney Co. would have made a string of dazzling deals and shrewd strategic moves during his brief tenure as the company #39;s president 2
+7532 Pedro, GM welcome challenge that awaits The Boston Red Sox could offer Pedro Martinez the still-dizzying celebration of a city that he helped to a historic World Series championship. 1
+3934 Phony bids put insurance firm in real trouble When Greenville County in South Carolina borrowed \$800 million two years ago to expand its public schools, insurance broker Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. 2
+2288 US not to free female scientists : With time running out to save a British hostage in Iraq, US officials said today they were not about to free female Iraqi prisoners as demanded by an al Qaida ally whose group has already beheaded two Americans. 0
+4376 16 killed in Algeria rebel attack Suspected Algerian Islamic militants killed 16 people in the first attack on civilians since the start of the holy month of Ramadan, officials said on Saturday. 0
+5144 Studios to sue pirates Hollywood studios plan to file hundreds of lawsuits this month against people who illegally share movies online, industry representatives said Thursday. 3
+3264 CA aquires computer security firm Computer Associates International Inc., as promised, is back in the acquisition game, scooping up its second computer security company in as many months with an agreement to buy Netegrity Inc. 2
+2282 AT T Builds VoIP Alliance (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - With its Internet-based phone service well established, AT T (NYSE: T) now is \focusing on establishing common ground among the broad array of technology\providers that help the operator deliver VoIP to businesses and\consumers. 3
+6087 Oram shuns Cairns comparisons Brisbane - New Zealand batting hero Jacob Oram shunned comparisons with one of his country #39;s great all-rounders Chris Cairns after he bludgeoned the Kiwis into contention against Australia here on Friday. 1
+1322 Cubs, Marlins to make up Frances series with two doubleheaders The Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins will play two doubleheaders to make up the three-game series that was wiped out last weekend in Miami by Hurricane Frances. 1
+2053 EU transport chief hails Alitalia accord (AFP) AFP - EU transport and energy commissioner Loyola de Palacio hailed the accord reached between Alitalia management and staff on a major restructuring plan aimed at keeping the struggling airline in the air. 0
+5088 Microsoft amp; Intel Team Up for Ad Campaign Microsoft and Intel recently announced a new advertising campaign entitled quot;Digital Joy quot; aimed at increasing awareness of living digital entertainment products, particularly Microsoft #39;s Media Center software. 3
+6469 Stocks Finish Mixed in Early Close Stocks finished mixed in post-holiday trading Friday as Wall Street meandered through a shortened session. The major indexes ended the week higher as investors looked forward to the results of the first weekend of holiday shopping and a key jobs report next week. 2
+5780 "Man Sets Himself on Fire Near White House (AP) AP - A man set himself afire Monday just outside a White House gate and repeatedly yelled ""Allah Allah"" as a Secret Service officer held him facedown on the sidewalk." 0
+1545 Karzai sacks regional governor At least two protesters were killed when supporters of a sacked Afghan governor clashed with US and Afghan security forces in the western city of Herat. 0
+5972 India #39;s Offer for Peace Talks on Kashmir Is Sweetened With Aid India #39;s prime minister, Manmohan Singh, came to Kashmir on Wednesday offering unconditional talks with anyone willing to renounce violence and a \$5.3 billion economic 0
+3314 Expansion may lead to division The Asia-Europe Meeting, ASEM, will hold its fifth summit in Hanoi in October amidst a recent crisis over the inclusion of Myanmar. 0
+4183 Israel Battens Down Hatches for Volatile Gaza Vote JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's parliament took extraordinary security steps Wednesday for a vote next week on a Gaza pullout plan expected to spark Jewish settler protests and heighten death threats against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. 0
+2952 Fortune's 100 Most Doomed? Your company made it to Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies list. Is that a good thing? 2
+2091 Oracle v. Peoplesoft: the joke is on... Opinion I thought it was a joke when Oracle first announced that it was going to try to buy PeopleSoft; or, at best, a spoiling tactic over PeopleSoft #39;s acquisition of JD Edwards. 2
+5766 Boeing Offers 777 Cargo Freighter Boeing Co. on Monday said it is offering a 777 cargo model that will be the largest and farthest-flying twin-engine freighter. The Boeing 777 freighter is scheduled to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2008. 2
+2472 Yanks beat Pedro again; Santana wins 20th All the Boston Red Sox got from Pedro Martinez this week was a pair of losses to the Yankees. The AL Central-champion Twins drank a champagne toast to Santana after he became the second 20-game winner in the 1
+6614 #39;Breakthrough #39; on hydrogen fuel US scientists had made a breakthrough in their quest to make low-cost hydrogen, a technology key to finding new sources of energy to end US dependence on foreign oil, they said. 3
+1470 Patriots Begin Title Defense with Narrow Win Over Colts The New England Patriots began their quest for successive Super Bowl titles with a tight 27-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the opening game of the NFL season in Foxboro Thursday. 1
+7494 Samsung looks to top 100m unit sales next year (FT.com) FT.com - Samsung Electronics, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, expects its handset sales to rise 16 per cent next year to more than 100m units. 3
+3312 "Howard Stern Says He Plans to Jump to Satellite Radio After heavy F.C.C. fines, Howard Stern expects to deliver ""my show my way"" in the mostly unregulated medium." 0
+4514 Cisco tightens security on voice products Cisco Systems announces an upgrade to its CallManager software to improve security on its IP telephony gear. 3
+3544 Novak wins Japan Open Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic settled his game after a rocky start and beat Taylor Dent 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 Sunday to win the Japan Open for the sixth title of his career. 1
+1402 China's worst floods in a century kill at least 172, injure thousands BEIJING -- China's Sichuan province faced the threat of epidemics yesterday after the worst flooding in a century killed at least 172 people and left scores missing, while water levels at the huge Three Gorges Dam swelled. 0
+5420 Scotland awaits smoking decision The Scottish Cabinet is to meet amid signs it will opt to introduce a ban on smoking in public places. 0
+6377 Blast kills one, injures 15 in southwest Pakistan QUETTA, Pakistan - A bomb fixed to a bicycle killed one man and injured 15 people in southwestern Pakistans restive desert province of Baluchistan on Thursday, police said. 0
+869 Allawi Meets Militants, Pushes Amnesty Iraq's interim prime minister said that he had held private meetings with representatives of insurgent groups from Fallujah, Ramadi and Samarra to persuade them to accept a government amnesty offer. 0
+7533 Israel won #39;t attend London Mideast conference Israel will not attend a Middle East conference in London early next year but backs its stated aim of fostering Palestinian reform in pursuit of peace after Yasser Arafat #39;s death, a senior official says. 0
+7069 Wizards' Kwame Brown Suspended One Game (AP) AP - The Washington Wizards suspended Kwame Brown for one game Thursday for his actions during the previous night's game against Denver. 1
+1399 Egypt steps back on Gaza plan over Israeli attacks Egypt took a step back from plans to help the Palestinians prepare for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza on Wednesday, saying it could not play its role in full as long as Israeli attacks on Palestinians continue. 0
+2453 England seek first one-day title against surprise package Windies LONDON: England have never won a major international limited-overs title while West Indies World Cup glory days date back to 1975 and 1979. 1
+2735 Tokyo Stocks Turn Lower by Midday TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei fell 0.19 percent by midday on Wednesday, erasing initial gains and extending losses into a ninth straight day as worries about high oil prices and domestic economic uncertainty hit exporters and tech stocks. 2
+2901 80 Killed in U.S. Offensive in Iraq SAMARRA, Iraq - U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, and hospital officials said at least 80 people were killed and 100 wounded... 0
+2730 Feds: Syrian Clampdown on Terror Positive (AP) AP - A Syrian crackdown on terror groups would be the best way to halt violence in Syria and promote peace in the Middle East, the State Department said Monday after the assassination in Damascus of a leader of Hamas' bombing unit. 0
+3363 UPDATE 1-S amp;P revises Poland outlook to stable from negative Standard amp; Poor #39;s Ratings Services on Thursday revised its credit ratings outlook on Poland to stable from negative supported by strength in export growth and an improvement in the country #39;s fiscal performance. 2
+5341 Novell launches Linux for desktop computers Novell, one of the popular names in the open-source community, has launched Linux Desktop 9 OS for enterprise computer systems today for lower deployment and management prices. 3
+3171 AIG #39;s War of Words with Watchdogs America #39;s largest insurer is in hot water again with regulators. American International Group (AIG ) said on Oct. 4 that officials at the Securities amp; Exchange Commission and the Justice Dept. 2
+969 New iMac packs computer into flat screen PARIS Apple Computer engineered another design coup on Tuesday, unveiling a new iMac here that incorporates all of the personal computer #39;s innards into a flat-panel screen that balances on an aluminum stand. 3
+6242 Trump's Casinos File for Bankruptcy PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Donald Trump's casino operations filed for bankruptcy Sunday in a long-expected move that would allow the real estate maverick to restructure the company's debt and overhaul its aging casinos. 2
+2662 Independent directors demanded Black #39;s resignation, investor says Catalyst Fund General Partner I Inc., a disgruntled shareholder of Hollinger Inc., claimed yesterday that the company #39;s independent board members have demanded the resignations of Conrad Black, his wife and other insiders -- a charge disputed by the 2
+7279 Woman drops sexual assault suit vs. Colorado One of the three women suing the University of Colorado for what they said was the school #39;s failure to protect them against sexual assault by football players has dropped her federal lawsuit. 1
+578 Vonage Awash in Venture Capital VoIP (define) upstart Vonage has quickly amassed another \$105 million from venture capitalists and is looking to Latin America and Asia to accelerate an already torrid growth rate. 3
+4978 Open Source Ingres Swings At Oracle, SQL Server The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. Not SQL-type competition. 3
+2866 Treasury Chief Urges Debt Relief for Poor Nations Global lenders need to offer more grants and debt relief to poor countries and tailor lending toward the private sector, Treasury Secretary John Snow said today. 2
+5110 Army To Meet Navy In Sprint Football WEST POINT, NY - Army #39;s sprint football team will conclude its 2004 campaign Friday evening when the Black Knights take on Navy with the Collegiate Sprint Football League title hanging in the balance. 1
+5382 Matrix delivers on 3D memory chip promise Nearly three years after Matrix Semiconductor first announced plans to offer write-once memory chips based on a 3D design technology, the chips are in volume production. 3
+3225 Ballmer strikes big rivals from Microsoft shopping list LISBON - Customers watching for Microsoft Corp. to make a headline-grabbing buy in the business applications market faced disappointment Tuesday as company Chief Executive Officer Steven Ballmer ruled out acquisitions of PeopleSoft Inc., Oracle Corp. and SAP AG. 3
+6539 Signs of a Glut and Lower Prices on Thin TV's Dont buy that high-definition TV yet. Competition may force the prices down further. 3
+5545 Microsoft launches new search engine Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. on Thursday launched a test version of its new MSN Search service, hoping to compete with Google and other major Web search services. 3
+3890 GM trims earnings projection for year Kicking off what promises to be a dismal round of automotive earnings reports, General Motors yesterday laid out a range of problems that have no ready solutions, from the slowdown in auto-sales growth in China and record-high steel costs to intractable 2
+6788 Walter Smith named manager of Scottish soccer team, succeeding <b>...</b> After the German #39;s failure to revive the ailing national team, the Scottish Football Association has opted for a rare Rangers-Celtic linkup at the top with former Rangers manager Smith working with assistant Tommy Burns, his old rival at Celtic. 1
+5514 Interview: OSDL chief Stuart Cohen - Part 2 In the second of a two-part interview, Open Systems Development Labs chief Stuart Cohen gives his views on Linux security, desktops, the Domino effect towards Linux, and why Microsoft will eventually port to Linux. 3
+4412 Bank on it: Checks won #39;t float, they #39;ll bounce or write a check before the funds are available in their accounts - might soon find themselves at risk for more bounced checks and high overdraft fees. 2
+5042 Kidnappers In Iraq Seize Lebanese-American Contractor An Iraqi security official said gunmen abducted a Lebanese-American contractor who worked with the US Army in Iraq. Officials said gunmen snatched him when he answered the door at his Baghdad home overnight. 0
+4632 Former AL Batting Champion Dies at 78 (AP) AP - Bobby Avila, a three-time All-Star who won the American League batting title in 1954, died Tuesday of complications from diabetes and a lung ailment. He was 78. 1
+7477 UK cannot hold suspects indefinitely (OfficialWire) -- 12/16/04 -- Britain #39;s highest court ruled Thursday against holding terror suspects without trial, saying the government cannot detain terror suspects indefinitely without trial. 0
+5386 Crazy Like a Firefox Today, the Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox browser officially launched -- welcome, version 1.0. In a way, it #39;s much ado about nothing, seeing how it wasn #39;t that long ago that we reported on how Mozilla had set 3
+6072 Nike co-founder stepping down president effective December 28 after more than a year-long search. Knight, 66, who also will give up his title of president,. chairman, quot; Knight said in a statement on Thursday. 2
+2805 I.B.M. Agrees to Settle Part of Giant Pension Case I.B.M. said that it had agreed to pay \$320 million to its employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan. 3
+3470 Dell AC Adaptors Recalled October 8, 2004 - Dell Inc. is recalling about 2.9 million AC adapters nationwide_ 4.4 million worldwide_ used with notebook personal computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock 3
+5637 New Ivory Coast Violence Shatters French Connection Chanting quot;We want the French! quot; a crowd of armed and angry young men swept past La Planta, a club owned by an Ivorian. They started to attack the nearby Byblos 0
+2742 Particle lab celebrates 50th birthday The European research facility which helped shape our view of matter and invented the world wide web is exactly 50 years old. 3
+4409 Powell rejects NK overture, arrives here today US Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives in Seoul today for a two-day visit, after rejecting a North Korean overture to resume the six-party nuclear talks if the US rewards it for freezing its nuclear activities. 0
+2483 Firefox Browser Turns 1.0 as Browser Wars Re-emerge Mozilla released a Preview Release of version 1.0 of its new, lightweight browser, named Firefox, even as Web traffic metrics indicate that Microsofts Internet Explorer may be losing market share for the first time in many years. 3
+6339 La. Becomes Latest Political Battleground (AP) AP - The swamps, bayous and rice fields of Louisiana's Cajun country have emerged as the site of the nation's latest political battleground. 0
+4822 Pension sales help to lift Aviva The UK's biggest insurer unveils better than expected sales figures for the first nine months of the year. 2
+1508 U.S. Ringtones Market Slow to Connect SAN FRANCISCO (Billboard) - With a possible billion-dollar windfall at stake, U.S. music companies are eagerly awaiting the full-blown development of the stateside ringtone market. 3
+5979 US Airways Watch: 11/18/04 US Bankruptcy Court Judge Stephen Mitchell will hear arguments today asking him to reconsider a four-month, 21 percent pay cut he imposed on many unionized workers last month. 2
+3610 Dell recalls four million power adaptors About 4.4 million AC adapters sold worldwide with Dell notebooks between September 1998 and February 2002 were recalled on Friday because of a risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire or electrical shock, according to Dell. 3
+4497 Report: Iraq Govt. Cancels Falluja Negotiations (Reuters) Reuters - The chief negotiator in the rebel-held\Iraqi town of Falluja said Monday the government had canceled\indefinitely talks to avert a military assault on the town. 0
+7111 Space Station crew become quot;Weightless-Watchers quot; with low food <b>...</b> With food supplies becoming critically low onboard the International Space Station, the astronauts have been told to cut back on their food consumption. 3
+1368 Intel executive: EM64T has set back Itanium SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel Corp.'s decision to begin shipping versions of x86 processors that are capable of 64-bit computing has slowed down the adoption of the company's high-end Itanium processors, a senior executive acknowledged Tuesday during a question and answer session at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco. 3
+6768 Japan #39;s NTT DoCoMo sees Europe embracing hi-tech mobile phones TOKYO : Japan #39;s top mobile operator NTT DoCoMo believes Europe will embrace hi-tech telephones and expects a major boost in subscribers on the continent of its i-mode Internet service. 3
+3552 Rumsfeld says US is winning the war as bomb attacks kill 18 Bombs in Baghdad killed 18 people as the US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, declared that America was winning the war against insurgency during a visit to Iraq. 0
+6088 BearingPoint CFO Out; Error Found McLean technology consulting company BearingPoint Inc. said yesterday that its chief financial officer, Robert S. Falcone, would retire on Nov. 30. 3
+3049 Flu sidelines Clemens on Sunday Roger Clemens was scratched from his start on Sunday after spending most of the overnight hours battling a stomach virus. Clemens #39; blood pressure was slightly elevated 1
+3493 Alstom to sign 1 billion Euro in contracts with China (AFP) AFP - The French Group Alstom Saturday will sign contracts worth up to 1 billion Euros (1.23 billion dollars) in China for the delivery of trains and locomotives, French sources with knowledge of the deal revealed to AFP. 0
+5022 Despite struggles at plate, Boone wins Gold Glove The way Bret Boone sees it, winning a Gold Glove after a tough offensive season is a validation of the award itself. quot;There #39;s a lot of debate about the Gold Glove, quot; the Mariners second baseman said. 1
+1350 Bob Evans, Who Helped I.B.M. Transform Data Processing, Dies at 77 Bob O. Evans led the development of a new class of mainframe computers - the famous 360's - helping turn I.B.M. into a data-processing power. 3
+6330 Gamecocks can expect fun, intensity from new Coach Spurrier (Columbia-AP) Nov. 24, 2004 - Friends and colleagues of South Carolina #39;s new coach Steve Spurrier say he is a family man who jokes around and likes to play golf, just like his predecessor Lou Holtz . 1
+7071 Coal Mine Blast in China Kills 33 (AP) AP - A coal mine explosion in northern China killed 33 people in the latest disaster to strike the country's accident-prone mining industry, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday. 0
+7017 English 'world language' forecast A third of people on the planet will be learning English in the next decade, \says a report. 0
+4292 Qwest to pay \$250 million to end probe WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Qwest Communications on Thursday said it #39;s agreed to pay \$250 million to end a federal probe of allegedly fraudulent accounting practices used by former executives. 2
+5962 Column: CEO Pay Stays High NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. executives are reaping another year of abundant pay, and the rich rewards are likely to stir demands for greater disclosure on how and why heads of companies are compensated. 2
+862 Angels' Glaus Activated From DL (AP) AP - Troy Glaus was activated from the 60-day disabled list Sunday by the Anaheim Angels and was back in the lineup against the Minnesota Twins. 1
+4932 Kyocera Battery Recall Kyocera Battery Recall By guest contributor Josh Pereira. Kyocera, a leading manufacturer of CDMA phones, has announced a voluntary and precautionary recall of the batteries found in their KE/KX 400 Series, 3200 Series, and Slider Series phones. 3
+1355 Heineken Profit Dips But Repeats Outlook AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch brewer Heineken posted a 4.5 percent fall in core profit for the first half on Wednesday, at the low end of expectations as a weak dollar and sluggish markets hurt business. 2
+7427 NEC develops CD, DVD, HD-DVD drive prototype KAWASAKI, JAPAN - Engineers at NEChave developed a prototype optical disc drive that supports the new HD-DVD format and is also compatible with CD and DVD formats, they said Wednesday. 3
+1604 Leftwich Snares Stunner Byron Leftwich caps an 80-yard touchdown drive with a 7-yard toss to rookie Ernest Wilford as time ran out, lifting the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 13-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. 1
+4678 Security report: Windows vs Linux Much ado has been made about whether or not Linux is truly more secure than Windows. The results were not unexpected. Even by Microsoft #39;s subjective and flawed standards, fully 38 of the most recent patches address flaws that Microsoft ranks as Critical. 3
+839 Our mobile margins will fall: Telstra TELSTRA chief financial officer John Stanhope has admitted Telstra #39;s margins in its \$4.5 billion a year mobile phone business will shrink this year in the face of increased price competition and the growing cost of acquiring new customers. 3
+5278 Defense is chief problem again The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. They simply outscored them. 1
+7160 Wenger to decide in build-up to Sunday #39;s Premiership showdown As Arsenal are preparing to play Chelsea in the big game of the weekend, Gunners #39; manager Frenchman Arsene Wenger is still deciding in the build-up to Sunday #39;s Premier League showdown. 1
+6423 Cordio paves the way For the last six years, the Leominster Blue Devils have endured a Thanksgiving Day filled with frustration instead of celebration. 1
+5306 IBM to commercialize Blue Gene supercomputer Fresh from setting a record for performance among supercomputers just a few days ago, IBM on Monday announced it is making a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available to be aimed at businesses and scientific researchers. 3
+769 Short Jump, Bad Handoff End Jones #39; Games ATHENS, Greece - For Marion Jones, Sydney must seem far more than half a world away. Those Olympics were some dreamland where she ruled track and field with a golden touch and a sweet smile, winning five medals 1
+1819 IMF: Global financial markets stronger, more resilient Global financial markets are stronger and more resilient than at any time since the stock market bubble burst in the late 1990s, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. 2
+4658 Aussie quartet put India on back foot The second day of the third Test at Nagpur belonged to Australia #39;s bowlers, with their attritional approach wearing down India #39;s batsmen. 1
+2958 DOJ won't appeal Oracle ruling WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will not appeal a ruling by a California judge that would allow Oracle Corp.'s proposed hostile takeover of competing software vendor PeopleSoft Inc. 3
+5127 Another homicide in Holland It is a sad day. In what seems to be another politically inspired homicide in Holland, Dutch filmmaker, and controversial columnist Theo van Gogh was brutally murdered in the streets of Amsterdam this morning. 3
+1138 It #39;s not in the cards Jose Lima bounced back in grand style Friday night from one of his worst outings of the season and an eight-day layoff, limiting the National League #39;s most feared lineup to two 1
+5876 Viruses: Blame Microsoft? Last year we explored the question of Microsoft #39;s potential liability for software flaws exploited by viruses and other forms of malware. 3
+4640 Radcliffe awaits gun for start of Russian roulette For the 3,000 Britons who will run in the New York City marathon next month the most important thing will be to finish the 26.2-mile race, in order to achieve a sense of personal fulfilment. 1
+1411 Stocks Higher on Drop in Jobless Claims A sharp drop in initial unemployment claims and bullish forecasts from Nokia and Texas Instruments sent stocks slightly higher in early trading Thursday. 2
+2732 Hackers take advantage of Microsoft #39;s JPEG flaw NEW YORK - In a harbinger of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a newly announced flaw in Microsoft Corp. programs and begun circulating malicious code hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format. 3
+1609 Bullies move online Singapore - More complaints of cyberbullying are emerging from youngsters in Singapore than any other country except the United States, an international safety group said in a report on Monday. 3
+5388 Trio of New Games Victimized by Piracy DALLAS - A month before the video game #39;s scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci-fi action title quot;Halo 2 quot; were already circulating on the Internet. 3
+7257 Moves toward moderation in Mideast One month after Yasser Arafat #39;s death, realignments on both sides of the Palestinian-Israeli divide are raising fragile hopes for a mutual retreat from four years of fighting. 0
+1651 Sanchez wins; Costa bows out in Bucharest Bucharest, Romania (Sports Network) - Defending champion David Sanchez advanced, but former French Open titlist Albert Costa was not as fortunate Monday at the \$460,000 Romanian Open. 1
+6740 Bellion strike gives Reds 1-0 victory over Gunners David Bellion scored 19 seconds after the opening kickoff as Manchester United #39;s backup team edged Arsenal #39;s youngsters 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the semifinal of the English League Cup. 1
+5598 Halo 2 vs Xbox hacks p2pnet.net News:- Xbox add-ons that let users run items not produced by Microsoft have been out there almost since Day One. quot;Hackers who equip their Xboxes with mod chips and other upgrades such as bigger 3
+3889 #39;Do or die #39; for cash-tight Delta Struggling Delta Air Lines #39; latest financials show its cash on hand has dipped below the point where some analysts say it must decide to file for bankruptcy. 2
+4873 Bush seeks Schwarzenegger's muscle, as missing explosives cast campaign shadow (AFP) AFP - President George W. Bush called on the star power of actor-turned-California-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to boost his campaign appeal as Democratic challenger John Kerry shifted his attack from missing explosives in Iraq to domestic economics. 0
+3662 Oil Prices, Earnings Send Stocks Lower NEW YORK - Investors sent stocks lower Tuesday as oil prices crossed another milestone, \$54 per barrel. Earnings reports from heavyweights Johnson Johnson and Merrill Lynch Co... 0
+5285 Study raises stent doubts Heart patients aren #39;t more likely to live long term after getting the artery-opening tubes called stents, according to a study released yesterday by researchers at Duke University. 2
+3385 Will Tiger Woods #39;s Marriage Score A Hole in One? Will marriage help Tiger Woods #39;s golf game? It couldn #39;t hurt. Woods has had rough times on the course lately. For the first time since May 1999 he has slipped to No. 1
+7346 Samsung MMCmicro Cards Samsung MMCmicro It seems that mobile phones will soon be getting yet another new memory storage format, joining a growing field of ever-smaller memory cards. 3
+7178 Qassam rockets hit western Negev community Two Qassam rockets landed in the western Negev on Saturday morning, causing damage to a home. No casualties were reported. The rocket fire originated from the northern Gaza Strip. 0
+7216 SCHUMER #39;RETURNS #39; FIRE AT RETAILERS Sen. Charles Schumer yesterday criticized retail grinches who are stealing Christmas by blacklisting customers who return too many gifts. 2
+5327 OU puts exclamation point on season No apologies, no justifications, no excuses necessary. Oklahoma isn #39;t slinking into the BCS championship game through the back door this year. 1
+6515 Pitt can crash BCS with closing victory As if things weren #39;t bad enough for the Bowl Championship Series, it appears that Pittsburgh is going to represent the Big East with an 8-3 record. 1
+6796 Setback for asbestos settlement at ABB ABB said it was aware of the ruling, but remained confident that a settlement would be reached. ABB is naturally surprised and disappointed at todays decision, but remains confident that it can resolve. 2
+2227 Online advertising up 43pc in US NEW YORK - US internet ad revenue jumped to a record US\$2.37 billion (\$3.5 billion) in the second quarter, surpassing the highest levels of the dotcom era. 2
+5256 Infiltration: Who knows better, Army or Patil? NEW DELHI: It appears another instance of the left hand not knowing what the right is doing. Barely hours after Shivraj Patil claimed in Srinagar that there was a drop in infiltration from across the border 0
+4100 U2, Apple In iPod Deal, Bono Wins TED Prize U2 and Apple Computer are expected to announce next week that they have inked a deal to sell custom iPods. According to a source, the band #39;s upcoming Interscope album quot;How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, quot; due Nov. 3
+6496 Climate change and unfamiliar species leave Inuit lost for words Global warming is increasingly rendering Inuit and other Arctic peoples at a loss for words. They simply do not have names in their languages for the temperate species flocking up from the south. 3
+4684 Faces From The 1929 Crash NEW YORK - The people who will forever be associated with the Great Crash of 1929 were all white, male and wealthy, but their occupations and ethics varied considerably. 2
+3529 Tressel discounts replay COLUMBUS - Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel admitted it was a stretch to point to a videotape review of an apparent fumble by Wisconsin early in the third quarter of yesterday #39;s 24-13 loss to the Badgers, but a live microphone created some talk in the 1
+652 No Evidence Of Abuse At Guantanamo, says Australian Foreign <b>...</b> Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says a US investigation has rejected allegations that Australian terror suspect David Hicks was abused while in US custody in Afghanistan and Cuba. 0
+4154 Kerry Win Would Trigger Fierce Senate Race (AP) AP - If John Kerry is elected president, Massachusetts would end up with its first Senate vacancy in 20 years, triggering a springtime special election that could determine the balance of power in Congress' upper chamber. 0
+4076 Myanmar PM sacked, arrested for corruption (AFP) AFP - Myanmar's Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt -- among the most reformist of the military regime's leaders -- has been sacked and placed under house arrest for alleged corruption, a Thai government spokesman said. 0
+7542 Boeing casts eyes on live TV over Connexion service The Boeing Co. is planning to add live television to its Connexion by Boeing service during 2005, a company executive said in a recent interview. 3
+3792 It's always something with Sox Forget about the Curse and all that nonsense. The real ongoing issue with the Boston Red Sox is the fact that they are eternally held hostage by what we shall call quot;Gilda's Law. quot; (OK, Roseanne Roseannadanna's.) 1
+1734 Zimbabwe do England a favour Zimbabwe have been English cricket #39;s bte noir over the past year but here yesterday, they did them a huge favour in the Champions Trophy, despite losing to Sri Lanka by four 1
+2528 Israel sends Syria tough message with Hamas strike Widening its pursuit of Hamas beyond the occupied territories, Israel reached into Damascus Sunday, dealing a blow to both Hamas and Syria. 0
+3672 Rumors Suggest Photo Ability To Be Added to iPod quot;Apple has invested heavily in technology to edit pictures. Not having a portable device to show them seemed an obvious oversight that would be corrected once the price of the displays 2
+4981 Paper says Merck hid data on Vioxx WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - Shares of Merck amp; Co. plunged nearly 10 percent Monday after a media report said documents show the pharmaceutical giant hid or denied evidence for years that its blockbuster arthritis drug Vioxx causes heart problems. 2
+2419 Massive Merger of Galaxies is the Most Powerful on Record Scientists have now officially witnessed the perfect cosmic storm. Thanks to the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton observatory, they watched a nearby head-on collision between two galaxy clusters. The clusters smashed together thousands of galaxies and trillions of stars in one of the most powerful events ever witnessed. 3
+662 Carter finishes fourth in 400 hurdles James Carter of Baltimore finished fourth in the finals of the 400-meter hurdles today, missing out on a medal. Felix Sanchez, of the Dominican Republic, won the gold medal. 1
+592 News: FBI seizes computers in first-ever criminal action against P2P network The Associated Press By Curt Anderson 3
+2121 IMF to Close Harare Office THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is closing down its Harare representative office at the end of this month, virtually terminating threadbare relations with the crisis-racked southern African nation. 2
+632 Understanding Search Engine Models Understanding Search Engine Models\\To understand search engines and search engine marketing, one must first understand the search engine model. There are two fundamentally different types of search engine back ends: site directories and spidering search engines. Site directory databases are built by a person manually inputting data about websites. Most ... 3
+1419 Quattrone gets 18 months in prison Frank Quattrone, who rose to investment banking stardom during the dot.com boom, was sentenced to 18 months in a federal prison camp in Lompoc, Calif. 2
+3159 Revamped Tungsten hangs on to data update PalmOne on Monday introduced a handheld computer that holds on to data even when the battery runs down, as part of a revamping of its mobile-device lineup. 3
+6845 ABB shares fall on court verdict Shares in Swiss engineering giant ABB plummet 13 after a US court rejects its bid to limit a multi-billion dollar asbestos claim 2
+694 Islamic group holding lorry drivers demands firm quit Iraq (AFP) AFP - A group calling itself the Secret Islamic Army (SIA) will release seven hostages it has been holding for more than a month as soon as their Kuwaiti company says it will no longer operate in Iraq, the SIA announced. 0
+4933 Redskins Loss - Bad News for Bush, Great for Kerry The Washington Redskins lost their final home football game before the US presidential election on Sunday -- and that #39;s great news for Democratic Sen. John Kerry and bad news for President Bush. 1
+1737 Schultz re-ups with Wild St. Paul, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Wild and defenseman Nick Schultz agreed to terms on a one-year contract Tuesday. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. 1
+948 Milosevic opens his defense case, starting second half of his <b>...</b> Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his long-delayed defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, describing the battles of his Serbian people as self defense against internal rebellions and external attacks by Islamic warriors. 0
+4617 Sony launches music players with MP3 support The company has just announced the release of two flash-memory-based devices, the Walkman NW-E99 and NW-E95, in Europe. The music players can play songs in MP3 and Sony #39;s own Atrac file format. 3
+7016 Wisdom was main course WALTHAM -- He is an 87-year-old man with a cane and a cigar, and the clout of a king. 1
+837 Helm #39;s perfect 10 And the two-and-a-half back somersaults with one and a half twists in a pike position turned out to be his ticket to a silver medal. 1
+4001 Fresh violence mars Afghan vote count A deadly explosion has hit a car carrying an election worker in southeastern Afghanistan. In all, five people were killed, including the worker identified as a local physician who helped organize the vote. 0
+4404 Guerin trades NHL job for family business For the first time in three years, former Bruins forward Bill Guerin will be home with his family for Halloween. But he won't be dressing up as a National Hockey League player any time soon. He'll be a full-time dad to his four children while he waits -- with his NHL Players Association brethren -- for something to break in ... 1
+7173 ST Tele-TM Intl to buy 47.7 in Idea Mumbai: Singapore Technologies Telemedia and TM International have announced that their consortium has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of 47.7 per cent stake in Idea Cellular. 2
+5703 Activists Want Divestment From Sudan (AP) AP - Black activists and religious groups are pressing public pension funds to divest a purported #36;91 billion in holdings of companies operating in oil-rich Sudan. 0
+1174 Sharapova ousted They were 78 feet and a generation apart. On one end of the Arthur Ashe Stadium court stood Maria Sharapova, the 17-year-old Wimbledon champion with a future as bright as her usual smile. 1
+3744 Safin, Petrova upset in Kremlin Cup Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic pulled off a major upset Wednesday, eliminating top-seeded Marat Safin 7-6 (8), 4-6, 6-3 on the Russian #39;s home turf in the second round of the US\$2. 1
+3101 "PeopleSoft Raises Revenue Forecasts NEW YORK (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>, fresh from firing its chief executive amid a hostile takeover bid from Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O, target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O,</A> on Monday said quarterly revenue would exceed Wall Street's expectations, helped by an increase in customers making larger orders for its business software." 2
+5422 U.S. Genetically Modified Corn Is Assailed A scientific panel of international experts has concluded that the unintended spread of U.S. genetically modified corn in Mexico poses a potential threat that should be limited or stopped. 3
+5603 HP Hugs JBoss Tighter HP (Quote, Chart) deepened its relationship with open source software concern JBoss, agreeing to become a major source of support for its application server and Linux. 3
+4840 Economy Grows at a 3.7 Percent Rate in 3Q The US economy grew at a 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter - a pace that was slightly better than in the spring but not as strong as many analysts expected. 2
+6537 Bears Set to Sign QB Jeff George (Reuters) Reuters - The Chicago Bears are expected\to sign quarterback Jeff George on Monday. 1
+4436 Nikkei Sinks Due to Exporters TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 2 percent at the opening on Monday as investors shied away from exporters including Toyota Motor Corp. after a fall in the dollar below 107 yen stoked concerns about their earnings. 2
+2079 Guyanese Batsmen Lead Windies Into Semis Of ICC Champions Trophy LONDON, England, Monday, Sept. 20: The West Indies Cricket squad has secured a place in Wednesdays semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy; thanks in large part to Guyanese-born cricketers, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul. 1
+7523 For Guidant, J amp;J #39;s resources sealed the deal After lengthy talks and stiff negotiations over price, the decision by Guidant executives to sell the company for \$25.4 billion came down to the attractiveness of Johnson amp; Johnson #39;s deep resources. 2
+6637 Eurozone recovery struggles as monetary union fails to yield results: OECD (AFP) AFP - Recovery in the eurozone is battling higher oil prices and a rising euro as monetary union has so far failed to spur sustained economic dynamism in the 12 nations using the single European currency, the OECD revealed. 2
+3319 Concerns About Winter Push Oil to Record SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices broke into new record territory above \$52 Thursday on heightened concerns that supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the northern hemisphere winter. 2
+7157 Launcher eyes shuttle succession Boeing's huge Delta 4-Heavy rocket, set for lift-off on Saturday, may play a role in life after the space shuttle. 3
+1557 Overtime Goal Puts Canada in World Cup Hockey Final Vincent Lecavalier #39;s goal 3:45 into overtime earned Canada a nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Czech Republic on Saturday and a place in the final of the World Cup of Hockey. 1
+5534 Police Remove Checkpoints Around Capitol (AP) AP - Police checkpoints that have surrounded the Capitol since last August were gone Thursday following a postelection decision by authorities to lower the threat level. 0
+5431 Vodafone begins 3G service Vodafone launches its third-generation services for mobile phones, offering video calls, music downloads and games. 2
+5264 VARs: Stone #39;s Exit Won #39;t Slow Novell #39;s Linux Drive Solution providers last week said they do not expect the sudden departure of Novell vice chairman Chris Stone, who engineered the company #39;s aggressive Linux push, to slow its Linux initiative. 3
+2507 UN chief promises more staff to Iraq when possible UN Secretary-General Kofi An nan meets with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi at UN headquarters in New York, Sep 24. (Xinhua Photo). 0
+5137 Retail, auto sales, job numbers suggest tougher times CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Could it be that people are just tired of buying things on the cheap at Wal-Mart? Free! Sign up here to receive our Weekly Roundup e-Newsletter! 2
+975 Montreal Expos Team Report - August 31 (Sports Network) - The Montreal Expos were handed a setback in Monday #39;s opener at Olympic Stadium. Greg Maddux threw seven shutout innings and went 2-for-3 with an RBI at the plate to lead the Cubs to a 5-2 victory. 1
+1959 Hurricanes soak Knight Ridder #39;s 3Q Knight Ridder Inc., publisher of the Miami Herald and the Philadelphia Inquirer, said third-quarter earnings will miss Wall Street estimates due to the impact of three recent hurricanes on its Florida newspapers. 2
+5775 "SEC Charges Hollinger's Black with Fraud WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators filed fraud charges on Monday against former Hollinger International Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HLR.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HLR.N</A> Chairman Conrad Black and his deputy, David Radler, moving to bar the two from serving as officers of a public company." 2
+7392 Hologram labels in Nokia batteries New Delhi: To help customers identify original Nokia batteries from the counterfeit ones, Nokia has introduced hologram labels with authentication codes in all its new batteries. 3
+7229 China wary at Taiwan poll result China's media responds cautiously to the election setback suffered by Taiwan's pro-independence DPP. 0
+5305 Microsoft settles antitrust cases with Novell, CCIA Microsoft Corp on Monday announced antitrust settlements with Novell Inc. and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), ending years of legal wrangling. 3
+6391 Exeter uni cans chemistry department In a move that has been dubbed as #39;disastrous #39; by the Royal Society of Chemistry, Exeter University is to drop the teaching of chemistry as a subject. 3
+1765 Rockies Terminate Neagle's Contract (Reuters) Reuters - Colorado terminated the contract\of pitcher Denny Neagle on Monday, three days after he was\ticketed for soliciting a women for oral sex. 1
+2479 Oil Prices Rise Despite US Move To Draw On Strategic Reserve NEW YORK, Sept 23 (AFP) - Oil prices edged closer to record territory Thursday as markets shrugged off news that the US government may draw from its strategic reserves to make up for shortages due to Hurricane Ivan. 2
+5617 Vilsack, Dean Jockey for Top DNC Post (AP) AP - Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack told Democratic leaders on Friday he may seek the party's top job as the jockeying to replace chairman Terry McAuliffe intensified. 0
+5602 Donors seek clarity on PA finances Donors to the Palestinians are asking whether the change of leadership can let more light into Palestinian finances. 2
+4530 Ispat, LNM, ISG merge to form world's largest steelmaker (AFP) AFP - Dutch steel groups Ispat International and LNM Holdings, both run by Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal, said they had agreed to merge with US International Steel Group to form the world's largest steelmaker. 0
+3121 Top Court Upholds Visa, MasterCard Ruling WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated U.S. antitrust law by barring member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on rival networks owned by American Express Co. and Morgan Stanley. 2
+1424 Blast Hits Australian Embassy in Jakarta A large explosion was set off early Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta's financial district, killing at least eight people and wounding more than 150, officials said. Police said the blast appeared to have been a suicide attack using a car bomb. 0
+7432 Cavaliers Trip Trail Blazers 112-88 (AP) AP - LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in less than three minutes of the third quarter and Ira Newble added a season-high 18 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their ninth straight at home, 112-88 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. 1
+7446 Japan govt body to call for 5.7 billion dollar aid to Daiei (AFP) AFP - A Japanese government-backed organization will ask financial institutions to provide troubled retailer Daiei with 600 billion yen (5.7 billion dollars) in financial assistance. 2
+3223 Biography of a Worm Can anything stop the next global virus outbreak? We follow the trail of one recent worm to see how the security system works--and whether it can be fixed. 3
+5416 Sail away into space The ancient art of sailing gets a space-age update next year with the launch of the first sunlight-propelled quot;solar sail quot; spacecraft. 3
+1626 "Video game pioneer shoots for next level with cell phones (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Video game pioneer Trip Hawkins is going mobile. His latest act, a Silicon Valley company called Digital Chocolate, is developing games and ""lifestyle"" applications for portable phones. He hopes the new venture will turn out like the first he founded, Electronic Arts, the leading video game maker. His most recent gaming company, 3D0, went out of business after a decade. Hawkins spoke with USA TODAY's Edward C. Baigat last week's DemoMobile conference in La Jolla, Calif." 3
+3777 Thai minister says zoo #39;s illegal orangutans to be moved JAKARTA/BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand, under growing pressure to repatriate some 100 orangutans allegedly smuggled into the country from Indonesia, plans to shift the apes from a private zoo to a safe centre, probably in Chiang Mai, a minister said on Thursday. 3
+2990 One hurt in blast at Philippines Muslim regional government complex (AFP) AFP - A powerful home-made bomb has exploded in a compound housing offices of an autonomous Muslim regional government in the southern Philippine city of Cotabato, wounding one person, police said. 0
+6920 Pixar Delays Its Next Film #39;Cars #39; to 2006 Pixar Animation Studios will delay the release of its next film, quot;Cars, quot; until June 2006 as it switches from a holiday release schedule to releasing films during the summer when more children are at home. 2
+5003 Windows-Based Treo On the Way? Earlier today, Engadget broke the story that PalmONE might be looking at possibly making a Windows-based Treo. Not dumping the PalmSource Treo #39;s that run PalmOS, merely adding to the line. 3
+6490 Sixers-Wizards matinee doesn #39;t disappoint Still home in Philly for the Thanksgiving holiday, we decided to hit the Sixers/Wizards matinee yesterday. One of the best decisions we #39;ve made in a long time. 1
+3655 "Prosecutors Say Ebbers Lied to Obtain Loans Court documents show federal prosecutors have told lawyers for former WorldCom Inc. chief executive Bernard J. Ebbers that they plan to argue he lied about the telecommunications giant's financial condition in order to get personal loans. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+2016 Iran Is Criticized for Its Lack of Candor on Nuclear Program The International Atomic Energy's 35-nation board of governors passed a resolution calling for the country to suspend all uranium enrichment activities that could contribute to producing fuel for a nuclear bomb. 0
+4045 Coke plans new push into energy niche In January, Coke plans to introduce an energy drink called Full Throttle. Coke hopes it will be a better competitor than an earlier entry, the slow-selling KMX. 2
+4867 Feds Charge 28 in ID Theft Ring Agents at the US Secret Service unmasked 28 people who thought they were safe behind anonymous identities and charged them in connection with alleged ID Theft activities. 3
+5686 GAME UNDER FIRE Attacking police officers, racial slurs, bloody beatings of innocent bystanders ... is it really just a game? In four and a half minutes, 14-year-old Ryan Mason ran over a police officer, stole his gun and shot and killed three innocent bystanders. 3
+6479 Backgrounder: Basic facts about ASEAN Leaders from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are gathering in Vientiane, capital of Laos, for a summit meeting among themselves and a series 0
+3037 Angels Rally Past A's to Clinch AL West Crown OAKLAND (Reuters) - Garret Anderson capped a three-run eighth inning rally with a run-scoring single as the Anaheim Angels edged the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Saturday to capture their first AL West pennant in 18 years. 1
+4830 Sluman shoots course-mark 62 Consistency was the key to Jeff Sluman #39;s record-breaking round on Thursday on the difficult Copperhead Course at the Westin Innisbrook Resort. 1
+5500 Arafat dead at 75 PARIS -- Yasser Arafat, who triumphantly forced his people's plight into the world spotlight but failed to achieve his lifelong quest for Palestinian statehood, died this morning at a French hospital, the chief doctor at the hospital said. He was 75. 0
+2601 Cybertrust CEO Says Merger Driven by Users SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Betrusted Holdings Inc. in New York and TruSecure Corp. in Herndon, Va., last week said they #39;re merging to form a single IT security services vendor. 3
+3869 -Posted by david.berlind 2:10 pm (PDT) From the Department of Dualing Rhetoric: In his story regarding the launch of two new IBM pSeries servers, News.com #39;s Stephen Shankland quotes IBM Unix vice president Karl Freund as saying quot;Our goal is to beat Sun and perhaps become the No. 3
+4487 Magna bids to privatize auto parts spin-offs AURORA, ONT. - Auto parts giant Magna International on Monday unveiled bids worth a total of about \$1.3 billion to take its three publicly traded subsidiaries private. 2
+3026 Phillies relieve Bowa of his duties The Phillies ended months of speculation when they announced the dismissal of manager Larry Bowa before Saturday #39;s game against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. 1
+4158 "Colgate Profit Falls on Higher Costs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CL.N</A> on Wednesday said profit fell in the third quarter, as it warned it would a month ago, because of increased marketing spending and higher costs for raw materials." 2
+4947 China shuts 1,600 cybercafes The Chinese government confirmed this weekend that it has closed 1,600 internet cafes and fined operators a total of 100m yuan since March, when it began its crackdown on violent or pornographic content, and other material it considers harmful to public 3
+1406 Trying to recapture glory days With two Super Bowl wins in the last three years, the Patriots have enjoyed the greatest stretch in franchise history, and they've been lauded for doing it with team play. Here are examples of when the other sports franchises in town distinguished themselves in similar fashion. 1
+5829 Reality TV Show Follows the Unfaithful (Reuters) Reuters - Two Emmy-nominated\reality producers are developing a series about infidelity,\featuring stories of unfaithful spouses who have turned to a\popular online matchmaking service that caters to attached\people seeking extramarital affairs. 3
+3256 "House OKs Bill Imposing 'Spyware' Fines Companies and others that secretly install ""spyware"" programs on people's computers to quietly monitor their Internet activities would face hefty federal fines under a bill the House passed Tuesday." 3
+6619 EU draft draws fire in Turkey BRUSSELS: Turkey will have to recognize the Republic of Cyprus, if only tacitly, if it wants to begin membership negotiations with the European Union, according to a draft document that was leaked here Monday. 0
+7058 Blast Targets Baghdad Checkpoint Near Allawi HQ (Reuters) Reuters - A car bomb that exploded near the\headquarters of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's party in\western Baghdad on Monday targeted a police checkpoint at the\entrance to the road leading to the building, witnesses said. 0
+5546 Four in court over SQL theft FOUR former Microsoft employees have been charged with stealing \$US32.4 million (\$42.71 million) worth of software and selling it on the side. 3
+2040 Bonds Takes Stock The distraction of another milestone is gone, and Bonds is preparing himself to play every game for the rest of the season. 1
+3258 PeopleSoft CEO Ousted for #39;Situational Ethics #39; AccountingWEB.com - October 06, 2004 - The opening of a trial related to Oracle #39;s takeover bid of PeopleSoft featured the revelation that CEO Craig Conway was fired last week for making misleading statements about PeopleSoft #39;s sales. 2
+2138 Study: Wrecks Jump 3 Days After Terrorism Fatal traffic accidents increase sharply in Israel on the third day after a terrorist attack, and researchers are searching for an explanation why. 3
+1564 Anniversary remembered on game day When the attacks came on Sept. 11, 2001, Tom O'Brien, if only for a moment, stopped being Boston College's coach. On that day, as the World Trade Center and Pentagon smoldered and the world stood still, O'Brien was a Navy man. 1
+1985 Olympics: Athens opens Paralympics with ceremonial extravaganza ATHENS : Some 70,000 spectators filled the Athens Olympic stadium to watch the densely choreographed and emotionally-charged opening ceremony of the 12th Paralympics, the world #39;s premier competition for disabled athletes. 1
+4979 LG Electronics-Matsushita PDP battle TOKYO (CBS.MW) -- South Korea #39;s LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it would file a counter measure against Japan #39;s Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. 2
+7397 England may have lost initiative I appreciated Michael Vaughan #39;s honesty when he said England were complacent after their seven-wicket defeat to South Africa A last week. 1
+893 Going ballistic: Agni-II test fired NEW DELHI: Indias quest to develop a solid missile defence took a step forward today when it successfully test-fired the surface-to-surface Agni-II missile, which can cover targets in the 2000-2500 kms-range, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at 0
+2871 Born to coach For the reason, with apologies to Michael Vick, look no further than the third-youngest head coach in the NFL. James Lawrence Mora, the son, is already starting to look suspiciously like father James Earnest 1
+715 Astronaut Candidates Practice Survival Skills By SARA LEITCH BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) -- Astronauts spend years training before they can lift off into space. They learn to operate shuttles, perform experiments in zero-gravity, and eat bugs if they must... 3
+6597 Jordan prince loses succession Jordan #39;s Prince Hamzah says he is conceding to the wish of King Abdullah II to strip him of his crown as heir to the throne. quot;I obey the command of my elder brother out of my loyalty, love 0
+5730 Sun to shine spotlight on new operating system, Solaris 10 Sun Microsystems SUNW is expected to release a new version of its operating system today - a big part of the struggling computer maker #39;s plan to save itself. 3
+6282 Report: IBM software executive to become CA CEO Computer Associates is set to name a recently departed IBM executive as its new chief executive officer, The Wall Street Journal reported online on Monday. 3
+5032 Interpublic Posts Wider 3Q Loss Interpublic Group of Cos., the world #39;s third-largest ad conglomerate, said Wednesday that third-quarter losses widened significantly on increased charges as well as greater salary and severance costs. 2
+6623 With work, Dana-Farber learns from '94 mistakes Nurse Teresa Mazeika has known the woman knitting in the blue reclining chair for months. But she asks Carolyn Harlow her name and birthday anyway, as she approaches with chemotherapy for Harlow's blood cancer. Mazeika, a 17-year nursing veteran at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, isn't taking any chances that she is about to give the drug to the wrong patient. 2
+3817 Eli Lilly to Cut 575 US Jobs Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said Thursday it plans to cut 575 jobs, or a little more than 2 percent of its US workforce, in a move to streamline its operations. 2
+4967 A suicide bombing killed 3 people in a crowded Tel Aviv market <b>...</b> A suicide bombing killed at least five people and seriously injured more than 30 others in a crowded Tel Aviv open-air market. Injured shoppers were treated on the ground, as vegetables were strewn on the pavement. 0
+6755 Indian State Eyes Faster Internet Project (AP) AP - In a bid to give a big push to e-governance, an Indian state on Monday cleared a plan that will help its officials move Internet data thousand times faster than now. 3
+4331 Campaign Spending on Rise in House Races (AP) AP - Ground zero for the country's costliest House race is Dallas, where two congressmen shoehorned into the same new district have each raised #36;4.1 million #151; and counting #151; to bash each other with television ads and sophisticated mailings. 0
+5854 Nokia demos first mobile call using IP standard Nokia has developed a prototype handset that supports Mobile IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), a version of the protocol that will help to improve the quality of VoIP (voice over IP), streaming video and other applications delivered to wireless devices. 3
+6194 Ohio State #39;s big plays kill Wolverines Football coaches, especially those at Michigan, continually stress the importance of preventing the big play. A lot of players didn #39;t get the message on Saturday. 1
+4381 Toshiba laptops with HD DVD soon MAJOR Japanese computer maker Toshiba aimes to sell laptop computers that are loaded with its next generation DVD drive by next year. 3
+6966 NASD Warns of Risky Home-Equity Investing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Too many house-rich Americans are borrowing money against their homes to play the stock market, brokerages regulator NASD warned on Wednesday. 2
+4474 Monday Fortune Business Report Monday #39;s opening levels are: The Dow opens at 9,757.81, lower by 107.95. The Nasdaq starts the day at 1,915.14, lower by 38.48 . 2
+1993 Consumers #39; view of economy unchanged NEW YORK - Consumers #39; assessment of the economy held largely steady this month, according to a university research report released Friday. 2
+6378 Petrol sales boost Tesco turnover The UK's largest supermarket - Tesco - says strong petrol sales aided a rise in third quarter sales across all parts of its business. 2
+1536 Garcia's Girlfriend Charged With Assault (AP) AP - Jeff Garcia's girlfriend, Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Year, was charged with assault in a bar fight last month with a woman the Cleveland Browns quarterback once dated. 1
+7384 49ERS NOTEBOOK Fumbling holiday-party plans If you think you are having trouble with your holiday party, check out the 49ers. The 49ers planned to have theirs Friday at a hotel near where the team stays the night before games, but coaches and their 1
+3638 Highlights of What Congress Has Done (AP) AP - Highlights of what Congress has done #151; and has not done #151; this year. 0
+2710 Cendant Near Deal to Buy Orbitz for #36;1.2 Bln-Source (Reuters) Reuters - Travel and real estate company\Cendant Corp. is close to an agreement to buy online\travel site Orbitz Inc. for about #36;1.2 billion in\cash, a source close to the talks said on Tuesday. 3
+7538 EU Move on Cyprus Eases Way for Turkey Deal BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Turkey inched toward a historic agreement on starting membership talks on Friday as EU leaders softened their demands on the crucial sticking point of Cyprus. 0
+5242 DaLomba sprints to win With the Eastern Massachussetts cross-country championships just a week away, yesterday's MSTCA Invitational at Franklin Park offered area runners a last chance to tune up for the title race. 1
+5865 Zurich Employees Plead Guilty in Probe NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two senior insurance underwriters at Zurich American Insurance Co. pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanors related to bid-rigging in the insurance market. 2
+6773 Spammers strike back at Lycos In launching Make Love Not Spam Lycos this week started a controversial bid to battle unsolicited messages through a custom-designed website. 3
+5954 Delhomme Questionable Against Cardinals (AP) AP - Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme did not practice Wednesday and is questionable this week because of a broken bone in his right thumb. 1
+3884 Virender Sehwag turns in 133 not out Virender Sehwag #39;s smashing century spurred India in the second test match Friday after Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne surged to the top of test cricket #39;s all-time wicket-takers by dismissing Irfan Pathan for his 533rd wicket. 1
+5604 NASA scramjet goes for Mach 10 burn NASA #39;s X-43A scramjet will on Monday undergo its third test flight during which scientists will attempt to push the vehicle to Mach 10. 3
+2061 Cisco, Microsoft in security showdown Cisco Systems and Microsoft are headed for a collision over network security, with customers caught in the middle. The two companies have each proposed competing quot;end to end quot; security architectures, marking 3
+6809 New Version Of Google Groups Launched Shannon Bauman, Associate Product Manager of Google Groups announced the launch of a new and improved Google Groups. Whether your interests run to knitting or brain surgery, chances are good other people out there share them. 3
+1240 Funds: What Makes a Fund a Winner? (Reuters) Reuters - (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds\for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr.\Willis.) 2
+4853 Search Engine Marketing: Outsource or In House? Search Engine Marketing: Outsource or In House?\\The next Search Engine Strategies session I thought would be interesting to report on was Search Engine Marketing: Outsource or In House?. Chris Sherman is moderating this panel, which includes Drew Graham from Kelkoo, Bill Hunt from IBM, Joseph Morin from Autobytel (SEW Forum ... 3
+6185 Special to ESPN.com It #39;s the age old question: quot;What do you give to the man who #39;s been everything? quot;. Only time will tell whether Phil Knight #39;s retirement will be as long-lived as so many players he paid to endorse Nike. 2
+1212 CRICKET: Kaspa has selectors in a bind MICHAEL Kasprowicz has put national selectors into a difficult situation with a five-wicket burst that has enhanced Australia #39;s hopes of snatching a maiden Champions Trophy in London this month. 1
+3875 Insurance Probe Rattles Stocks NEW YORK (Reuters) - An investigation into U.S. insurers and brokers rattled insurance industry stocks for a second day on Friday as investors, shaken further by subpoenas delivered to the top U.S. life insurer, struggled to gauge how deep the probe might reach. 2
+2321 British Energy to delist to save rescue plan Beleaguered British Energy has applied to delist its shares as it tries to stop shareholders from blocking a restructuring plan to keep the company in business. 2
+5548 Delta Pilots Ratify Concession Package (Reuters) Reuters - Pilots at Delta Air Lines Inc. \on Thursday ratified a concession package that will save the\carrier #36;1 billion a year, in a move the company hopes will buy\it time to restructure outside of bankruptcy. 2
+6939 Oklahoma State #39;s seniors rope victory Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, while watching tape of Oklahoma State in preparation for their encounter at the Jimmy V Classic, said to himself, quot;we might not even be able to play with this team. 1
+5981 India desperate for jobs, infrastructure despite economic boom (AFP) AFP - Despite India's economic boom in software and outsourcing services, economists have warned the government needs more reforms to create jobs in manufacturing to cut poverty. 0
+6189 Army restricted ethnic recruits The British Army secretly restricted numbers of ethnic recruits, according to official files just released. 0
+6611 Kansas Gets Chance For Revenge Against Nevada The Jayhawks were <b>...</b> The second-ranked Jayhawks can redeem themselves for one of their most frustrating losses last season Monday when they welcome the Wolf Pack to Allen Fieldhouse. 1
+6738 Cheney Campaigns for House Candidates (AP) AP - With two Louisiana congressional seats still up for grabs, Vice President Dick Cheney campaigned in the state Wednesday on behalf of Republicans who hope to sweep Saturday's runoff elections. 0
+1261 Streaking Astros Clock Reds 11-5 (AP) AP - Astros pitcher Brandon Backe hit his first career homer, a two-run shot, and allowed one run in seven innings to keep Houston in the thick of the NL wild-card chase with an 11-5 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. 1
+4184 Tabbed Browsing Flaws Detected Tabbed browsing, one of the more popular features built into alternative Web browsers, contains a security flaw that puts users at risk of spoofing attacks, research firm Secunia warned on Wednesday. 3
+7337 Fed lifts rates a further quarter point By Andrew Balls in Washington and Jennifer Hughes in New York. The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday raised interest rates by a quarter point to 2.25 per cent and signalled there had been no change in its assessment of economic conditions. 2
+4629 UPDATE: Air New Zealand Rights Issue Greeted Positively WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--Air New Zealand Ltd. (AIR.NZ) said Wednesday it expects to post a slight drop in profit in the current financial year, and that it hopes to raise NZ\$186 million in a rights issue next month to fund investment in new aircraft. 2
+2102 India's Aztec acquires software testing company for 12.1 mln dlrs (AFP) AFP - Indian information technology firm Aztec announced it would acquire software testing company Disha Technologies for 12.1 million dollars. 3
+3014 IMF, World Bank look to keep global recovery strong (AFP) AFP - Facing a global economy on the mend but threatened by surging oil prices and other factors, IMF and World Bank policymakers opened two days of meetings Saturday to discuss ways to keep the recovery on track. 2
+4460 UPDATE 2-Manchester United calls off bid talks with Glazer The world #39;s richest soccer club, Manchester United (MNU.L: Quote, Profile, Research) , has called off talks with US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer over his proposed 1
+5271 Government gets tough as South Korea's labor reform sparks protests (AFP) AFP - The South Korean government is warning of tough action against union militancy as legislation aimed at increasing flexibility in South Korea's labor market triggered a head-on collision with labor groups. 0
+834 Schumacher Clinches Seventh Season Title (AP) AP - Michael Schumacher clinched an unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers' title at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, despite not winning for just the second time in 14 races this season. 1
+7189 Technology ; STT, Telekom Malaysia buy 48 pct of Idea Singapore government-owned STT and TM International, the international investment arm of Telekom Malaysia, said in a statement on Saturday they had signed quot;definitive agreements quot; to buy the entire stake of Cingular Wireless in Idea. 2
+3398 U.S. Alerts Schools About Terror Threat WASHINGTON - The Education Department has advised school leaders nationwide to watch for people spying on their buildings or buses to help detect any possibility of terrorism like the deadly school siege in Russia. The warning follows an analysis by the FBI and the Homeland Security Department of the siege that killed nearly 340 people, many of them students, in the city of Beslan last month... 0
+3659 iPod plus photo-viewing Now it looks as if an additional function, coupled with a definitely major enhancement, will further boosts its popularity - and Apple #39;s profits. 3
+3682 Stocks End Flat, Intel Jumps After Hours NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday, but well above their lows, after crude oil retreated from a record of over \$54 a barrel. 2
+3370 Microsoft releases fix for SP2-adware clash Microsoft has released a critical update for Windows Service Pack 2, designed to resolve an installation problem with a piece of adware -- but it maintains that the update isn #39;ta patch. 3
+6493 Alltel buys Cingular properties, expands network Little Rock-based Alltel will expand its wireless phone service in Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas in a \$170 million deal with Cingular Wireless. 2
+1231 Next gen games prove a challenge Making games for the future consoles is going to take a lot of time and money, a games conference is told. 3
+5075 Update 1: Toshiba, TCL to Cooperate on Appliances Focusing on the fast-growing Chinese market, Japan #39;s Toshiba and major Chinese appliance maker TCL have signed a broad agreement to cooperate in making and marketing appliances in China, the companies said Thursday. 2
+4252 We Are Using 20 More Resources Than The Earth Can Produce The human race is plundering the planet at a pace that outstrips its capacity to support life, according to a report by WWF. The Living Planet Report 2004 shows that humans currently consume 20 per cent more 3
+5302 Interest rates to mark time AUSTRALIAN home owners can breathe a sigh of relief: stable interest rates are predicted well into next year. The Reserve Bank issued a glowing report card on the Australian economy yesterday, now that the 2
+2967 Saks announces store closings BIRMINGHAM, Ala. They #39;re closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Off Fifth outlet stores. Saks Incorporated says shutting down weaker stores will allow the company to focus on its more quot;productive quot; locations and further strengthen its brand. 2
+2406 UK to Host Mideast Conference: Report LONDON , December 6 (IslamOnline.net amp; News Agencies) - Britain received a green light from Washington to host a conference on Middle East peace after the Palestinian presidential elections, a British news paper reported Monday, December 6. 0
+6399 Golovin and Dechy lead France into Fed Cup final MOSCOW (AFP) - Tatiana Golovin and Nathalie Dechy led holders France to a 5-0 mauling of Spain to set up a Fed Cup final clash against Russia. 1
+1263 Blast kills seven US Marines in Iraq A massive car bomb exploded on the outskirts of the Iraqi city of Fallujah, killing seven United States Marines and wounding several others, a US military official said. 0
+3791 Double dip NEW YORK - Maybe it will seem just mere whistling in the Bronx, these pledges by manager Terry Francona and general manager Theo Epstein even before Boston's 3-1 loss in Game 2 that the Red Sox would somehow find a way to overcome the possible loss of Curt Schilling for the rest of this American League Championship Series because of ... 1
+5842 Stocks Open Lower; Inflation Data Weighs NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday after a government report showing a much larger-than-expected rise in U.S. producer prices in October raised inflation concerns. 2
+4299 Staying or Going? Some Possibilities if Bush Wins President Bush plans major changes in his Cabinet if he wins a second term -- perhaps nominating the first female defense secretary and first black attorney general -- but very little change among the small group of his closest advisers. 0
+3501 Examining Earth's Primordial Soup How did the first amino acids form the first peptides? It is the important question that may point the pathway towards understanding the primordial soup. Researchers now suggest that the binder for linking together building blocks may have been volcanic gases -- or carbonyl sulfide. 3
+6383 Abductor kills self in Moscow region hostage freeing operation MOSCOW, November 25 (Itar-Tass) - A special task force unit freed both women who were held hostage by two armed army deserters in the Moscow region. 0
+4727 Tokyo shares follow NY trend higher Share prices closed higher across the board in Tokyo this morning, as investors were cheered by last night #39;s gains on Wall Street. 2
+6605 America's Best Airline? Hawaiian Airlines is putting up impressive numbers, including some that really matter to travelers. 2
+2492 Gilchrist confident about India tour SYDNEY, Sep 25: Australia #39;s stand-in captain and wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has said that his twin responsibilities will not come in the way of seeking a winning start for his team against India in next month #39;s Test series. 1
+3619 Mbeki #39;s deputy in fraud scandal It has been dubbed Hamlet without the prince, a trial where the accused is absent but which could determine if he is to rule South Africa. 0
+666 Jury Selection to Begin in Kobe Bryant Rape Trial EAGLE, Colo. (Reuters) - Jury selection begins in the Kobe Bryant rape case on Friday when hundreds of potential jurors fill out a questionnaire to help determine if they can sit in judgment in a trial involving race, sex and celebrity. 1
+7524 Update 14: Future of Fannie Mae Executives Unclear Speculation swirled Thursday over the futures of Fannie Mae #39;s top executives after regulators #39; cited the mortgage giant for accounting violations going back to 2001. 2
+6429 Eight children stabbed to death as they sleep A man broke into a school dormitory and stabbed eight sleeping children to death before fleeing. The murders at the Ruzhou No2 Senior Middle School in Pingdingshan, in the central province of Henan, was the 0
+4215 Red Sox Slugger Ortiz Named ALCS MVP (AP) AP - The biggest comeback in postseason baseball history began when David Ortiz had one of the greatest days in baseball history. 1
+6258 Stelco Loses Contract to Supply GM Steel (Reuters) Reuters - Stelco Inc.\(STEa.TO) has lost a contract to supply steel to General Motors\Inc. , its biggest customer, because the insolvent\Canadian steelmaker failed to strike a deal with its workers,\the union at Stelco said on Monday. 2
+2729 SEC Wants Fixes, Instead of Fines Rather than rapping knuckles after abuse is uncovered, chairman William H. Donaldson wants the SEC staff to work with and get to know Wall Street well enough to get the jump on problems before investors lose money. 2
+3086 FTSE hits 27-month high Top shares have jumped to their highest level for 27 months, tracking a buoyant start to the fourth quarter across global stock markets and as takeover speculation continues to rumble among banks and elsewhere. 2
+6136 Protesters Denounce APEC Summit in Chile Thousands of protesters marched peacefully through downtown Santiago on Friday, expressing anger at a weekend summit of Pacific Rim leaders, particularly President Bush. But violence later erupted at a rock concert. 0
+2795 Cendant to Buy Orbitz for \$1.25 Billion CHICAGO (Reuters) - Travel and real estate heavyweight Cendant Corp. on Wednesday said it will buy travel Web site Orbitz Inc. for about \$1.25 billion, making it the second-largest competitor in the online travel industry. 2
+1561 CHUCK JAFFE BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- A lot of people got excited when Fidelity Investments announced recently that it was cutting fees on five index mutual funds. 2
+3700 Boeing Competitors Protest Lockheed Martin Corp. and BAE Systems North America Inc. filed protests with the Air Force Tuesday over a \$4 billion contract to upgrade electronics on C-130 military transport planes awarded to Boeing Co. in 2001. 2
+5385 Novell Brings Linux to the Desktop Novell #39;s Linux Desktop 9 includes an end-user operating system, office applications and productivity tools. It boasts the same levels of security and reliability as the SuSE Linux Enterprise 3
+5241 Badgers ride early surge MADISON, Wis. -- Anthony Davis ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback John Stocco threw for a career-high 297 yards and a touchdown as No. 5 Wisconsin remained unbeaten with a 38-14 rout of archrival Minnesota. Stocco also ran for two touchdowns as the Badgers, 9-0 for the third time in school history, moved into a first-place tie ... 1
+1608 Putin Seeks More Control Over Regions, Governors In an address to the countrys top officials on Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin announced initiatives that would further strengthen the federal centers control over political life. 0
+2849 Red Hat taps Netscape to broaden its landscape Linux seller plans to release Netscape Enterprise Suite as open-source software in a bid to expand beyond its core product. 3
+5328 IBM #39;s Blue Gene/L goes on sale quot;IBM plans to announce on Monday that the Blue Gene will be available immediately with a starting price of \$1.5 million. quot;. 3
+5732 India launches rural aid project India launches a \$445m food-for-work programme aimed at tackling hunger in poor rural areas. 0
+5661 Parker #39;s confidence key; Wade needs seasoning Tonight #39;s game featuring the Miami Heat and their three-time NBA finals MVP Shaquille O #39;Neal versus the San Antonio Spurs and their two-time NBA Finals MVP Tim Duncan has obvious potential as an early-season championship preview. 1
+4751 Dow Chemical reports 86 percent increase in profit DETROIT - Dow Chemical Co. #39;s third-quarter earnings soared 86 percent to beat Wall Street forecasts, thanks largely to improved margins. 2
+6787 TiVo Unveils Portable Transfer Service TiVo Inc. pioneered digital video recording as a new way of watching television - when you want it. Now it could be TV where you want it, too. 3
+3032 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs RUSTON, Louisiana (Ticker) -- No. 17 Fresno State could not overcome a dominant performance by Ryan Moats or a poor one by Paul Pinegar. 1
+874 Mr. Chang, Strike a Pose Halfway around the world, standing virtually in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the incomparable Timmy Chang is just days away from throwing his first pass of the season. From my tattered sofa, I will be watching him. I want you to watch him, too. 1
+6651 "Tech Firms Keep Riding Chinese Tiger Microsoft watched a software deal with China go bust less than two weeks into the contract. And Beijing is pushing its government IT officials to buy local. But China remains a vibrant market where tech firms have to stay in play. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>" 3
+2636 Crude Oil Futures Rise Above \$50 on Threat to Nigerian Supply Crude oil futures rose above \$50 a barrel in New York on concern rebel attacks in Nigeria may reduce production while US inventories are near a 29-year low because of disruptions caused by Hurricane Ivan. 2
+2189 Ontario Securities Commission accuses 4 fund mangers of improper <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - The Ontario Securities Commission is warning four Canadian mutual fund managers of quot;potential enforcement proceedings quot; for improper trading. 2
+4675 Storms batter Cornish coastline \Flooding causes chaos for homeowners all along Cornwall's south coast as 80mph winds hit land. 0
+2029 Two million take part in all-night cultural festival in Rome (AFP) AFP - Two million people massed in the streets of Rome and in its monuments and museums overnight, celebrating the Italian capital's second annual all-night cultural extravaganza, the mayor said. 0
+755 IBM puts grids to work at U.S. Open IBM will put a collection of its On Demand-related products and technologies to this test next week at the U.S. Open tennis championships, implementing a grid-based infrastructure capable of running multiple workloads including two not associated with the tournament. 3
+6055 IBM Says Swamps Rivals in Key UNIX Computer Test IBM (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its workhorse commercial computers have smashed the industry #39;s most demanding tests, which analysts said creates 3
+3327 Bidding is hot for hotel eyed for condos The Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel in Allston is for sale, and its great views of the Charles River may soon be owned instead of rented nightly. 2
+2031 Auburn Converts Second Chance to Stun LSU Three days after Hurricane Ivan ravaged the state, in a game that almost did not take place, 14th-ranked Auburn rallied Saturday for dramatic 10-9 victory over No. 1
+6821 Four Infineon executives plead guilty Four Infineon executives pled guilty for price fixing computer memory chips and will face a prison sentence of four to six months along with \$250,000 in fines, reported the US Department of Justice on Thursday. 3
+4395 Google Desktop Outshines Windows #39; File-Search Capabilities Google is famed for its Web search engine, but over the past few years it has acquired a different role: Microsoft #39;s No. 1 foreign aid donor. 3
+6776 Bad weather blamed for Indon crash BAD weather was the main cause of an accident which killed 26 people aboard an airplane whose spoiler did not work well, Indonesian investigators said today. 0
+6402 "Wiggins Siblings Honor Dad by Playing (AP) AP - Candice Wiggins is a walking advertisement for the anti-drug effort. A star freshman for Stanford's basketball team, she showed up for a recent practice wearing a T-shirt reading: ""No doubt about it. My health. My sport. My victory. I compete clean.""" 1
+2645 Skipper gives support while league sends warning Moises Alou has a right to his opinion, Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker said Monday. Alou said everything he needed to say Sunday. 1
+1236 Has Your Broadband Had Its Fiber? Falling costs, new technology, and competition, with a nudge from regulatory changes, are bringing fiber closer to homes in the US just a few years after the idea seemed all but written off. 3
+2766 Invading Bullfrogs Appear Nearly Unstoppable The North American bullfrog population is booming. That may sound like good news, but it isn't #151;not when the frog has leaped far beyond its native habitat. 3
+5383 French Troops Clash with Ivory Coast Protesters ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French soldiers fired to disperse protesters on Tuesday after days of rioting in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan as South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki gave an upbeat assessment of a brief peace mission to the country. 0
+1547 Fresno St. Blows Out No. 13 Kansas State (AP) AP - Paul Pinegar threw two touchdown passes to Matt Rivera and ran for another score, and Fresno State upset No. 13 Kansas State 45-21 on Saturday. 1
+2467 Pedro: Yanks? No Thanks: Bombers psyche out ace #39; Pedro Martinez last night uttered the absolute last words any Boston fan wants to hear from their ace - now, or ever: Call the Yankees my daddy. 1
+6669 Panel Urges N.Y. to Pay \$14 Billion More for City Schools Court-appointed referees recommended the state pay an additional \$14 billion over four years to improve New York City schools. 0
+7504 HP Leaves the Chip-Making Business Hewlett-Packard is getting out of the chip-making business. The Palo Alto, California, company on Thursday announced that it reached an agreement with Intel that would see HP #39;s Itanium processor design team move to Intel in January. 3
+1803 Hughes Seals Rovers Return Blackburn tonight installed Wales boss Mark Hughes as their new manager to take over from Graeme Souness. The identity of the appointment was not a surprise but the speed in which it was announced certainly was. 1
+5935 Swedes beam poetry into outer space (Reuters) Reuters - Swedish poets have broadcast their work into outer space by radio to give alien life forms -- if they exist -- a taste\of earthling literature. 0
+5153 Vornado Buys 4.3 Pct. Sears Stake Vornado Realty Trust said on Friday it has acquired a 4.3 percent stake in the retailer Sears, Roebuck amp; Co.. Sears #39; stock rose as high as \$45. 2
+3955 MLB Not Likely to Punish Steroid Users (AP) AP - For all the fuss over reported admissions of steroid use by Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield, major league baseball probably won't discipline them. 1
+3100 Gluecode delivers open source BPM engine (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Hoping to put in place the last missing piece of the Java stack, Gluecode Software and the Apache Software Foundation this week unwrapped Project Agila, which the companies claim is the first embeddable open source BPM engine. 3
+3158 Ex PeopleSoft chief admits lying to analysts WILMINGTON: The former chief executive of PeopleSoft, who was fired last week, said he lied to Wall Street analysts last year about the impact of Oracle #39;s hostile bid on the company #39;s business. 2
+4386 Official: EU Will Help Rebuild Somalia (AP) AP - The European Union will help rebuild conflict-ravaged Somalia, but the cost is not clear, the EU's foreign policy chief said Saturday. 0
+4055 Keeping Mad Cow Out of Cosmetics Since mad cow disease turned up in the United States late last year, traced to a cow imported from Canada, federal regulators have issued rules to prevent the spread of the fatal disease, focusing on limiting beef imports, testing and other measures to protect the domestic herd. 2
+6249 KarstadtQuelle Sells Stake in Venture Troubled German retailer KarstadtQuelle AG said Monday it is selling its 82 percent stake in a three-year-old joint venture with coffeehouse chain Starbucks Coffee International to the US company. 2
+1001 Problem device bypassed trials The catheter that triggered three safety recalls by Boston Scientific Corp. of its best-selling Taxus coronary stent after being linked to three deaths and 47 injuries had not been subjected to the rigors of a human clinical trial, FDA records show. 2
+4984 MANY NEWSPAPERS SEE CIRCULATION DECLINES Some of the nation #39;s largest daily newspapers reported steep circulation declines yesterday, with overall circulation down across the industry, a new report revealed. 2
+6562 The Next Giant Leap Rendezvous quot; for the docking techniques he developed while at MIT earning his PhD in astronautics. Lessig: Technology over ideology! 3
+586 Gartner: Q2 server shipments rise on Sun, Dell strength Server shipments and revenue increased in the second quarter, with low-cost servers based on Linux or the Windows operating system growing faster than their Unix counterparts, according to research firm Gartner Inc. 3
+4607 Dodge denies Copps charge that Martin wanted to scrap Canada Health Act (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Add the governor of the Bank of Canada to the list of people who say Sheila Copps has a faulty memory. 0
+4136 Facing a fund gap Lucent Technologies' population of retired workers has grown so large over the years, there are four retirees for every active employee on its payroll. With health insurance costs soaring, Lucent now is saying that it's time for retirees to help pay for the benefit. 2
+5286 Negotiations for hostages in Afghanistan fall short Militants holding hostage three foreign UN workers in Afghanistan said they negotiated yesterday with Afghan government and UN officials in southern Afghanistan but that the meeting ended without results. 0
+5395 Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones Infected computers send out a slew of unwanted text messages, a security firm says. 3
+2294 REVIEW: New IMac G5 Short on Extras (AP) AP - For six years, iMacs have set the standard for the PC industry with eye-popping designs, clever utilization of space and leaps forward in usability. Lately, though, Apple Computer Inc. seems to be making more waves with iPod music players than its venerable consumer PCs. 3
+4898 Get the Facts on Microsoft Benchmarks Now that Steve Ballmer and company have given you all the facts you need to compare Windows and Linux, allow me to add just one little tidbit. 3
+3816 Update: Intel shelves plans for 4GHz Pentium 4 Intel Corp. has confirmed its near-term plans for its desktop processors before it reaches the multicore era. The company will not release a 4GHz version of its flagship Pentium 4 product, having decided instead to realign its engineers around the company's new design priorities, an Intel spokesman said Thursday. 3
+1305 Survey: Surge in layoffs, hiring Challenger survey finds most job cuts in 6 months; seasonal hiring by retailers lifts new jobs. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Employers increased both hiring and layoff plans in August, according to a survey released Tuesday by an outplacement firm. 2
+3836 No. 3 Miami Stops No. 18 Louisville 41-38 (AP) AP - The Louisville Cardinals drew a flag for excessive celebration in the second quarter, and another in the third. Against Miami, the displays of jubilation were premature. Led by Brock Berlin and Devin Hester, the third-ranked Hurricanes erased a 17-point deficit over the final 20 minutes and came from behind twice in the fourth quarter to beat No. 18 Louisville 41-38 Thursday night. 1
+5862 You Say Sell, I Say Potato Disgruntled shareholders file suit to force talks with Oracle while PeopleSoft's two largest shareholders agree to disagree. 2
+5664 No. 6 Texas Rallies Past Kansas, 27-23 (AP) AP - Vince Young scored on an 18-yard touchdown run with 4:11 left and threw a 22-yard TD pass to Tony Jeffrey with 11 seconds remaining to rally No. 6 Texas past Kansas 27-23 Saturday. 1
+2251 PeopleSoft goes a bundle on IBM 'Most Significant Enterprise Applications Alliance in History,'it sez here... 3
+5551 European spacecraft prepares to orbit Moon Europes first lunar spacecraft is set to go into orbit around the Moon on Monday. SMART-1 has already reached the gateway to the Moon, the region where its gravity starts to dominate that of the Earth. 3
+5964 Odd couple: Schwartz and McNealy It hasn't even been eight months since Sun Microsystems promoted Jonathan Schwartz to be Chief Executive Scott McNealy's right-hand man, but the two are already acting like an old couple. Missing Links 3
+1222 Anwar launches bid to clear name Lawyers for Anwar Ibrahim, the former deputy prime minister of Malaysia, have launched a bid to clear his name. Mr Anwar was freed from jail on Thursday, after a conviction for sodomy was quashed by a Malaysian court. 0
+3551 San Diego Chargers SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- Jesse Chatman recorded his first 100-yard rushing day while wearing the San Diego Chargers #39; powder blue 1960 #39;s-style uniforms. 1
+7458 "N. Korea Economic Sanctions 'One Option'--Japan TOKYO (Reuters) - Economic sanctions against North Korea are ""one option,"" but care is needed in deciding whether to take that step, Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said on Thursday, a day after Pyongyang warned Japan that imposing sanctions would be tantamount to war." 0
+6400 Detailed View of Dione Summary - (Nov 25, 2004) Cassini took this amazing photograph of Dione, one of Saturn #39;s larger moons, on October 27 when it was 1.2 million km (746,000 miles) away. 3
+6814 NTL to shed broadcasting arm Britain #39;s biggest cable company, NTL, agreed yesterday to sell its radio and television broadcasting business for 1.27bn to a consortium led by a fund managed by Australia #39;s Macquarie Bank. 2
+6679 New strain of Skulls Trojan hits smart phones Mobile phones running Symbian's Series 60 operating system are the target of a new strain of the Skulls Trojan horse program. The new Trojan comes with the Cabir.B worm, which, unlike the first version of the virus, can spread to other phones within reach of Bluetooth broadcasting range. 3
+5356 Explosion in Kathmandu injures 30 At least 30 people have been hurt in a explosion in Nepal #39;s capital, Kathmandu. Police say it was a bomb. The explosion struck a building of the government-owned Employees #39; Provident Fund that was under construction. 0
+6470 Hoyas Beat The Citadel New coach John Thompson III gets his first victory as Georetown routs the Citadel, 69-34, behind 23 points from Brandon Bowman. 1
+2230 Former Red left hole struggling bullpen has yet to fill Nearly six months have passed since the Reds traded Chris Reitsma to Atlanta, but Sean Casey still regrets the move. quot;You look at all the success the Braves 1
+7259 GM, Daimler Go Green Oil prices have fallen in recent weeks from record highs, relieving the anxieties of consumers and economists alike. However, OPEC recently signaled that it #39;s not ready for the price of black 2
+3872 Dell unveils holiday lineup, including new plasma TVs OCTOBER 15, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Dell Inc. took the wraps off its holiday lineup on Thursday, showing new printers, plasma televisions and music players that will soon be available through its Web site. 3
+6618 Chirac puts retirement on hold President Jacques Chirac passed his 72nd birthday yesterday locked in a struggle to maintain his relevance in the face of an intraparty challenge and continuing friction with the world #39;s only superpower. 0
+7497 HP drops Itanium development Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is getting out of the chip-making business. The Palo Alto, California, company on Thursday announced that it reached an agreement with Intel Corp. 3
+5955 BAE included in SFO investigation BAE Systems says it has found out that it is being investigated by the UK's Serious Fraud Office. 2
+2953 Ig Nobel awards honor weird science advances If a herring asks you to pull his finger, be very afraid. Thats one of the lessons derived from this years Ig Nobel awards ceremony, an event that honors offbeat scientific achievements. 3
+2860 POLITICAL POINTS 1:27 PM Sorry Is the Hardest Word It did not go unnoticed among the press corps traveling with President Bush that British Prime Minister Tony Blair apologized this week to fellow Labor Party officials for the fact that, as it 0
+4441 Approval Expected for Big Cellphone Deal Federal regulators will formally approve Cingular Wireless #39;s \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless today, company officials briefed on the matter said over the weekend. 3
+7168 Braves' Smoltz May Rejoin Team's Rotation (AP) AP - John Smoltz might rejoin the Braves' rotation if Atlanta finds another closer. 1
+4332 This week in security news The U.S. government's drive for homeland security has produced a boom in antiterror technologies--as well as industry confusion and privacy concerns. 3
+4361 BAD BLOOD, GOOD RIVALRY: Vols prep for raging Tide The now former starting Tennessee safety was arrested early Monday morning for firing the handgun of teammate Chris Heath. Afterwards, Johnson was slapped with indefinite suspension. 1
+4239 #39;Damned Yankees #39; Send New Yorkers into Mourning New York was in shock today after their beloved baseball team the Yankees suffered a surprise defeat to arch rivals, the Boston Red Sox. 1
+4397 Bellhorn Makes Big Noise for Red Sox BOSTON (Reuters) - With a power-packed lineup that features sluggers like Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, it was Mark Bellhorn who was the unlikely hero of Game One of the 100th World Series with a two-run homer for the Boston Red Sox Saturday. 1
+5108 Drastic UAL cuts United Airlines, trying to further pare costs so it can emerge from bankruptcy, said Thursday it is seeking about \$725 million in annual savings through proposed pay 2
+4558 Hot debate on Gaza pullout in Knesset JERUSALEM Israel #39;s Parliament appeared poised Tuesday to approve Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza pullout plan, clearing the way for a withdrawal of Jewish settlers from Palestinian territory for the first time in history. 0
+4549 Australia 362-7 v India, third test - close (Reuters) Reuters - Australia were 362 for seven wickets at the close of play on the first day of their third cricket test against India on Tuesday. 0
+2881 Bombs kill 35 children in Iraq Three bombs exploded at a neighborhood celebration today in western Baghdad, killing 35 children and seven adults, officials said. 0
+5558 Outsourcing to Arkansas A new kid on the block promises to give offshore outsourcing a run for its money--by routing technology work to rural America. Outsourcing Blog 3
+6790 "Oracle in Merger Talks with Other Firms SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ORCL.O</A> is in merger talks with other technology companies as it awaits the outcome of its \$9.2 billion hostile takeover bid for rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PSFT.O</A>." 2
+5521 US welcomes speech by Taiwan president WASHINGTON -- The State Department is welcoming what it describes as quot;the positive and constructive points quot; in a speech on China policy by Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian. 0
+1016 Compete against your friends, SI experts and celebrities in this <b>...</b> OWINGS MILLS, Maryland (Ticker) -- quot;Prime Time quot; has decided this is the right time to return to the NFL. Deion Sanders, regarded as perhaps the most electrifying cornerback in league history, arrived here 1
+3397 Stem Cells Emit Healing Molecules WASHINGTON (AP) -- Embryonic stem cells may not have to actually grow replacement body parts to be useful. New research suggests these cells also secrete healing molecules powerful enough to reverse a lethal birth defect in mice... 3
+3645 MSN Messenger difficulties - Virus People using Microsoft #39;s instant-messaging software, MSN Messenger, may have been a mite lonely this weekend, with only a virus to keep them company. 3
+7146 HP targets China with low-cost PC SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - Personal computer stocks were relatively quiet Friday as the sector focused more attention on China where Hewlett-Packard introduced a new, low-priced PC. 2
+1816 "Bush Urges Putin Uphold Russian Democracy (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush on Wednesday urged\Russian President Vladimir Putin to ""uphold the principles of\democracy"" in a carefully worded message expressing concern\about Putin's proposed political reforms." 0
+686 Torch passed on winning goal ATHENS -- America #39;s gold-medal soccer players don #39;t just say goodbye; they say hello. quot;The thing I love, quot; retiring captain Julie Foudy said, quot;is that Tarpley and Wambach scored. 1
+7087 Berlusconi confident of acquittal Judges in the corruption trial of Silvio Berlusconi withdrew yesterday to decide their verdict and the prime minister said he was confident he would not be convicted. 0
+4242 AT amp;T Posts \$7.1 Billion Loss for the 3Q AT amp;T Corp. swung to a third-quarter loss of \$7.12 billion after recording huge charges related to the company #39;s retreat from traditional telephone services, which has included at least 7,500 more job cuts 2
+5027 Russell moving on, away from Lakers Bryon Russell doesn #39;t plan to read Phil Jackson #39;s book on the Lakers #39; tumultuous 2003-04 season. Russell doesn #39;t need to; he saw it all himself, as part of the not-quite Team of the Century. 1
+5941 Cricket: NZ suffer Franklin blow New Zealand bowler James Franklin misses the first Test against Australia with injury. 0
+1248 From overtime rules to job losses from outsourcing overseas to <b>...</b> Labor Day is one of those terms, like driveway and parkway, that means the opposite of what it seems to mean. Honoring the nation #39;s workers, Labor Day is not for working but for picnics. 2
+1108 Columnists: Simple and Secure isn't so Simple Simple to code does not always mean simple for the user. And simple for the user is often not easy to code. 3
+5662 HP Joins with JBoss on Server Support Hewlett-Packard Co. and open-source middleware vendor JBoss Inc. on Friday said that HP will now provide first-line support for JBoss #39; open-source Java application server. 3
+3903 Iran Rejects Any Deal to End Uranium Enrichment TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday it would reject any proposal to halt uranium enrichment, a step European Union diplomats are proposing to end a row over whether Iran is seeking atomic weapons. 0
+7054 PalmSource Embraces Linux with China MobileSoft Acquisition (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Mobile software provider PalmSource is leaping into a market with a\potentially huge upside with the acquisition of China MobileSoft (CMS),\and at the same time is giving a big boost to the open source developer\commmunity. 3
+3577 Insurance Giant to Export 1,100 Jobs to India One of the countrys biggest insurance firms today announced plans to transfer more than 1,100 jobs to India over the next few years, sparking fears of a crisis in the UK. 2
+2657 Israel levels new accusations against Syria Without acknowledging responsibility for the car-bombing death of a Hamas activist in Syria, Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Zeev Boim yesterday issued a toughly worded 0
+1846 Briton, two Americans kidnapped in Baghdad (AFP) AFP - Two Americans and a Briton were abducted from their home in a plush Baghdad district at dawn, in the latest blow in Iraq's five-month-old foreign hostage crisis, the interior ministry said. 0
+2896 MLB: Milwaukee 7, St. Louis 6 Scott Podsednik and Keith Ginter both had a homer and three RBI Thursday night to help Milwaukee edge St. Louis, 7-6. In his final start prior to the playoffs, St. 1
+1831 "Shareholders Approve Aether Changeover Shareholders approved Aether Systems Inc.'s sale of one of its two remaining operating divisions Wednesday, a deal that will take the Owings Mills company out of the wireless business and nearly complete its transformation into a mortgage investment fund.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+4363 Greater pressure directed at US Airways unions Bankrupt US Airways is giving flight attendants, machinists and passenger service workers three weeks to reach consensual cost-cutting pacts before the airline asks 2
+4775 NASA Again Postpones Launch of Autonomous DART Spacecraft com Staff. NASA once again postponed the launch of the Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART) spacecraft Thursday due to the discovery of contamination inside the fairing of its Pegasus launch vehicle. 3
+6784 ECB Eyed Rate Hike But Left Rates Steady The European Central Bank surprised financial markets on Thursday by revealing it had considered raising interest rates even as the euro zone economy slows, saying it is worried about inflationary risks. 2
+5050 IP Proposal Ameren is offering some union workers at Illinois Power the chance to walk away from new management. The Saint Louis based utility company announced a voluntary separation opportunity for certain Ameren IP employees. 2
+4745 Sainsbury Ultimatum to Leeds Sebastian Sainsbury warned Leeds United chiefs today they face the stark choice of accepting his 25million bid or selling Elland Road. 1
+7051 Amazon #39;s UK DVD Rentals Might Presage War with Netflix Analysts said Amazon #39;s launch of the DVD rental service in the UK might be to test its approach and streamline the logistically difficult process of handling DVDs through the mail. 2
+7127 Rockets' McGrady Puts on Memorable Finish (AP) AP - Tracy McGrady needed only 35 seconds to turn a sure loss into an improbable win and a listless 20-point night into one of the league's most memorable clutch performances. 1
+2720 Unrest Spreads To Southern Iraq (CBS/AP) As US forces continued to bombard the restive city of Fallujah and clashed with militants in the streets of Baghdad, there was unrest in the normally quiet British-patrolled city of Basra. 0
+5728 Wardian, Feldman Right at Home in Parks Marathon Michael Wardian rounded the corner onto Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, smiling broadly and waving to the cheering crowd. Making his way to the finish line, Wardian ran comfortably, looking more like someone finishing a training run rather than a race. 1
+5209 Sharapova Withdraws From Advanta Tourney (AP) AP - Maria Sharapova withdrew from her semifinal at the Advanta Championships on Saturday with a strained right shoulder. 1
+3418 How Serious Is Pfizer #39;s Condition? The stock is feeling some pain these days. However, this drugmaker has enough going for it that the illness shouldn #39;t last. Amid nervousness over the future of Pfizer #39;s arthritis pain treatment Celebrex and 2
+6868 Needham downgrades Apple on valuation NEW YORK (Dow Jones/AP) -- Apple Computer Inc. shares fell Friday after Needham amp; Co. downgraded the stock to hold #39; #39; from buy. 2
+1192 Lord #39;s smiles on India once more India bowled England all out for 181 to win the third one-day international of the NatWest Challenge at Lord #39;s by 23 runs. England would have gone into the second innings confident. 1
+3271 Tiger Woods Ties the Knot with Swedish Ex-Nanny LONDON (Reuters) - Former world number one Tiger Woods has married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados, the Barbados Daily Nation newspaper reported Wednesday. 1
+1533 Collingwood anchors England (AFP) AFP - Paul Collingwood's unbeaten 80 took England to 299 for seven against Zimbabwe in their opening Champions Trophy Pool D match at Edgbaston here. 0
+5094 Movie studios launch legal offensive against online pirates LOS ANGELES - Hollywood studios said Thursday they will file hundreds of lawsuits later this month against individuals who swap pirated copies of movies over the Internet. 3
+7139 NASA Space Station Status Report 10 December 2004 International Space Station crewmembers this week continued research and maintenance activities and prepared for arrival of the next Progress cargo craft. 3
+2987 STOCKS amp; BONDS Technology Issues Lead Rally as the 4th Quarter <b>...</b> tocks rose yesterday amid heavy trading on the first day of the fourth quarter as PeopleSoft and chip-related stocks sent the Nasdaq to its highest level in more than two months. 2
+1594 Carpentier regains focus for win MONTEREY, Calif. -- As Patrick Carpentier cruised toward his second straight dominating victory at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, he let his mind wander. 1
+3092 Els Sweats Out American Express Victory (AP) AP - Emotionally spent from a Grand Slam season of heartache, Ernie Els reasserted himself as a major force Sunday by outlasting Thomas Bjorn in a brilliantly played duel in the cold rain in the American Express Championship. He closed with a 3-under 69 for a one-shot victory and his first World Golf Championship. 1
+3451 Militants in Iraq Kill UK Hostage, Video Shows BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Militants in Iraq beheaded British hostage Kenneth Bigley, three weeks after kidnapping him to press a demand for the release of women held by U.S.-led forces, a video seen by Reuters showed on Friday. 0
+2930 Red Hat Buys Technology from Netscape (Reuters) Reuters - Linux distributor Red Hat Inc. \said on Thursday that it had bought Netscape's computer user\identification and management technology from America Online\Inc., a unit of Time Warner Inc. 3
+7185 Miller Wins Giant Slalom After Maier Falters Bode Miller won his fifth victory of the World Cup season in a giant slalom on Sunday after the three men ahead of him all faltered. 1
+6842 Iraq's Neighbors to Get Little for Environment Loss (Reuters) Reuters - Iraq's neighbors want tens of billions\of dollars for environmental damage done in the 1990-1 Gulf\conflict, but are set to get only paltry funds from the United 3
+1442 Putin Responds to Terror The Russian president puts some blame on his international critics -- and supports president Bush 0
+4938 ROSSI CELEBRATES IN STYLE Valentino Rossi hailed an quot;unbelievable quot; season after celebrating his fourth world championship with victory in Valencia. 1
+6089 Football: Brazil legend's UK debut Brazil football great Socrates is set to make his debut for non-league Garforth Town on Saturday. 0
+2954 Can Alabama pass? Can South Carolina run? Both have some reason for optimism. Guillon should benefit from his first start at Arkansas and from the more friendly environment of Bryant-Denny Stadium. 1
+6112 Hotmail Fights Fraud and Gmail with New Domains To kick off the availability of the new domain names, Microsoft will conduct a charity auction of what it believes will be the most sought after UK addresses. 3
+6203 Anil Ambani authorises mother to take decisions on his behalf MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The stage is set for a family meeting of the Ambanis here on Monday on the ownership issue in the Rs 80,000 crore-Reliance group of industries as Mukesh Ambani returned from the US even as his brother Anil is understood to have 2
+5184 22 Spend Own Fortunes, One Wins House Seat (AP) AP - Of the 22 candidates who each spent more than #36;1 million of their own money trying to win their first election to Congress, only one made it. 0
+4908 Boeing trying to keep up Aircraftmaker seeks buyers for new <b>...</b> Seattle -- The assembly line at Boeing Co. #39;s cavernous Everett plant near here is designed to keep moving continuously, if almost imperceptibly, as workers scramble over the silvery bodies of skeletal Boeing 777s, applying finishing touches. 2
+2543 Financial planning an option for Coles COLES Myer Ltd chief executive Mr John Fletcher yesterday said he was interested in branching out from the retail business into financial planning services for the groups customers. 2
+6141 System glitch hits HSBC A glitch leaves customers of HSBC bank unable to use its internet services as well as cash machines. 3
+5853 Apple Sailing on Digital River the iPod -s a nifty little device, primarily allowing you to listen to downloaded music, but also giving you the opportunity 3
+4144 Game 5 marathon rated highly with viewers Monday's Game 5 of the Red Sox-Yankees series showed an interesting ratings pattern. The window from 5:15-8 p.m., the time allotted for the telecast, did a 42.2 rating and 66 audience share in Boston. Those are terrific numbers for any market. The better news for Fox was that the game was only half-over at that point. 1
+3247 KARZAI BRAVES ELECTION RALLY TO CHEERS Afghanistan #39;s interim President Hamid Karzai has left his heavily fortified compound in Kabul for his first election rally, in the last week of campaigning, for this Saturday #39;s first ever direct elections. 0
+4430 Coors' Donation to Own Campaign Draws Ire (AP) AP - A #36;500,000 donation by Republican beer baron Pete Coors to his own Senate campaign has triggered a new federal law that eases fund-raising restrictions for his Democratic opponent. 0
+7527 Governor #39;s proposal: New game, same strategy If Gov. Rod Blagojevich #39;s proposal to crack down on violent video game sales sounds familiar, look no further than the man he beat to become Illinois #39; chief executive. 3
+2870 Baseballer shot on bus CLEVELAND Indians righthander Kyle Denney was reported to be in a stable condition after being shot in the leg on the team bus yesterday. 1
+2740 Gangs on Prowl in Storm-Wracked Haiti (AP) AP - Victims who lost relatives, homes and belongings in Tropical Storm Jeanne are now tormented by street gangs who attack food convoys, raid homes at night and shoot those who get in their way. 0
+1403 Hurricanes May Affect Florida Politics TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Two devastating hurricanes have given President Bush something his political advisers couldn't dream up: the chance to play comforter in chief in a battleground state he is determined to win again... 0
+4527 Qualcomm: A quot;Wireless Intel quot;? Qualcomm began life in 1985 in a very unremarkable way -- in founder Irwin Jacobs #39; den. The space was small and crowded. The founding crew consisted of seven people, who were enthusiastic but low key. 3
+3401 CA offers usage-based pricing for mainframe tools OCTOBER 07, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Computer Associates International Inc. introduced a usage-based pricing and licensing option for its mainframe management products today, aligning its offerings with IBM #39;s on-demand model. 3
+6358 Zimbabwe cricket tour collapses England #39;s tour to Zimbabwe was on the brink of cancellation last night after David Morgan, the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, instructed Michael Vaughan #39;s team not to board a flight to Harare an hour before it was scheduled to leave 1
+680 Govt. to Test New Air Passenger Screening Program The US government unveiled plans on Thursday for a revised computer-based program using personal information to identify airline passengers who may pose a threat to air travel. 3
+2778 Travelzoo Shares Rise as Offering Rumor Fades (Reuters) Reuters - Shares of Internet travel site\Travelzoo Inc. rose nearly 4 percent on Wednesday as\market rumors of a secondary stock offering faded. 3
+4300 City Series-ly wounded With the Yanks out of the World Series, the city #39;s economy loses out on at least \$40 million, according to studies by the controller #39;s office and other city agencies. 1
+2394 Japan Shares Down 1.6 Pct TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average dropped 1.65 percent by mid-afternoon on Friday and was on course for a sixth day of losses as worries over high oil prices and uncertainty over the U.S. economic and market outlook hit a broad range of stocks. 2
+4193 Wenger Spares Red-Faced Lehmann Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann was left red-faced in Athens as two costly mistakes ensured that a Champions League victory slipped through his sides fingers again. 1
+2758 Cricket: Dubai global academy The International Cricket Council are to open a global cricket academy designed to improve standards of lesser nations. 0
+5309 "Microsoft Ends Decade of Antitrust Suits SEATTLE/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> said on Monday it had agreed to settle antitrust lawsuits with Novell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOVL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOVL.O</A> and an industry trade group, marking the end of a decade-long antitrust battle." 2
+6617 Sony, IBM, and Toshiba Reveal Additional Details on Cell Chip Initial versions of PlayStation 3 chip will not be produced with a cutting-edge chip-making technology. The four companies developing the Cell consumer electronics microprocessor released a few more details 3
+6572 MetroPCS obtains Cingular air com November 29, 2004, 8:33 AM PT. Wired amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades. 2
+4865 S amp;P 500 Rises for 4th Day; Material, Energy Shares Lead Advance The Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index rose for a fourth day as investors looked past a disappointing third- quarter economic growth report to better-than-expected readings on Chicago-area business and consumer confidence. 2
+3263 AMD Sheds Light on Dual-Core Plans Upcoming Opteron chips will occupy the same space as single-core models. 3
+4373 Sharapova, Molik Advance to Swisscom Final (AP) AP - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova advanced to the final of the Swisscom Challenge, defeating fellow Russian Elena Dementieva 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in one of Saturday's semifinals. The fourth-seeded Sharapova, who eliminated Venus Williams in the quarterfinals, extended her winning streak to 12 matches. 1
+2578 European Press Review: Climate Change European editorials on Monday commented on the results of the local elections in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. 0
+1674 Major League Baseball Box Score COLORADO (7) VS ARIZONA (1) - MID 6TH - IN PROGRESS COLORADO ab rh rbi bb so lob avg A Miles 2b 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .302 R Clayton ss 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 . 1
+3110 Ballmer: Microsoft is listening to customers Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer says the software giant is listening to customers, and wants to make the company and its employees more accountable for delivering on its plans. 3
+4854 Times to Scrap Broadsheet Edition The Times is to scrap its broadsheet edition and go tabloid from Monday, it was confirmed today. The decision was made after a trial run of the compact edition proved a success, said editor Robert Thomson. 1
+1824 Sports: Khalil Greene breaks finger LOS ANGELES Khalil (kuh-LEEL #39;) Greene has a broken right index finger and will miss the rest of the regular season. The San Diego Padres shortstop was injured in the fifth inning of Monday night #39;s 9-7 victory 1
+927 Survey: IT spending to grow modestly next year CIO confidence is up in third quarter, according to Forrester poll. 3
+6256 Campbell 9 Pct. Profit #39;Hmmm Hmmm Good #39; Campbell Soup Co. (CPB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday posted a better-than-expected 9 percent rise in profit, sending shares to a near three-year high, as heavy promotions and product improvements spurred soup sales. 2
+7284 Afghanistan Official Bashardost Resigns (AP) AP - An Afghan Cabinet minister resigned Monday after President Hamid Karzai rejected his drive to shut down relief groups he accused of wasting money on expensive cars and houses. 0
+7366 Judge Rejects Md. Anti-Spam Statute A Montgomery County judge has ruled that Maryland's anti-spam law is unconstitutional because it seeks to regulate business transactions beyond the state's borders. 3
+1020 D #39;Urso suspended by FA The Football Association has handed referee Andy D #39;Urso a 28-day suspension following his failure to give Barry Ferguson his marching orders against Southampton on August 21. 1
+7348 Astronomers ready for comet-smashing mission NASA and university astronomers are eagerly awaiting the launch of a space probe bound to collide with a comet and give researchers a glimpse inside the solar systems icy wanderers. 3
+2488 This week in the state Legislature The Senate is expected to vote on the overall \$3.3 billion spending plan for the state Department of Transportation, which supports state and local highway programs, public transportation programs and department administration (House Bill 5528). 2
+3172 Sex Toy Shuts Down Australian Airport A scare triggered by a vibrating sex toy shut down a major Australian regional airport for almost an hour on Monday. The vibrating object was discovered on Monday morning inside a garbage can at the terminal 0
+6396 Hartson #39;s goal gives Celtic hope in Europe They may not have exorcised their demons but Celtic certainly laid one ghost with a towering performance to come from behind to draw with Barcelona in the Nou Camp and take their 1
+3368 "House Passes Second Anti-Spyware Bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously passed a second bill targeting perpetrators of computer ""spyware"" that hides in users' computers and monitors their activities." 3
+4230 Crooks slither into Net's shady nooks and crannies (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Organized crime rings and petty thieves are flocking to the Internet like start-ups in the go-go '90s, establishing a multibillion-dollar underground economy in just a few years. The Internet's growth as an economic engine, particularly for financial transactions, is feeding the felonious frenzy. 3
+7487 UPDATE 1-BMW, Honda drop challenge to F1 rules Carmakers BMW and Honda have dropped plans to challenge Formula One #39;s governing body over engine rules for 2006 after deciding that legal action would be bad for motor racing. 1
+5565 #39;Star Trek #39; spaceship enters the gateway to the Moon A EUROPEAN spacecraft powered by a Star Trek-style thruster has flown through a lunar gateway that puts it on course to reach the Moon on Monday. 3
+3128 Lockheed Martin led group wins 3 billion dollar US Postal Service <b>...</b> OWEGO, United States : A group of technology and telecommunications heavyweights led by Lockheed Martin Corp has won a potential three billion dollar contract from the US Postal Service to revamp its vast data communication networks, Lockheed Martin said. 2
+1144 Symonds century lifts Australia LONDON, England -- Andrew Symonds rode his luck to score the second one-day century of his career as Australia scored 269-6 from their 50 overs against Pakistan at Lord #39;s. 1
+2386 In Indonesia, Businesses Hopeful After Election After suffering through two shambling administrations, Indonesia appears to have a new president who many of its business leaders say they believe will uproot corruption and revive investment. 0
+2823 Lehman in Talks to Buy UK Hedge Fund -WSJ (Reuters) Reuters - Investment bank Lehman Brothers\Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a large\British hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported on\Thursday, citing unnamed sources. 2
+3435 Microsoft, Sun, Intel push IT management via Web services (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Thursday are publishing a specification to leverage Web services for managing a broad range of IT systems including PCs and devices on a network. 3
+645 Intel Gives Centrino Chip Line a Wireless Upgrade (Reuters) Reuters - Intel Corp. (INTC.O) on Thursday\said it has upgraded the wireless networking capabilities of\its Centrino line of notebook computer chips to allow broader\network access with improved security. 3
+1034 Orioles 8, Devil Rays 0 Javy Lopez drove in four runs, Daniel Cabrera became the first rookie to win 10 games this season, and the Baltimore Orioles held the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to two hits in an 8-0 victory. 1
+1808 Chronology of attacks on Westerners in Saudi Arabia Three suspected Muslim militants gunned down a Briton in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday, security sources and diplomats said. 0
+2955 Briefly: MSN Messenger beta leaks onto Web roundup Plus: Level 3 to buy Sprint's dial-up business...Cisco CEO's salary shoots up from \$1...SanDisk ups capacity on flash memory cards. 3
+5533 Photo: Gap's gadget garment Clothing retailer's new high-tech kids' fleece comes with a built-in radio. 3
+6297 Publisher Files Copyright Suit Against Google An adult publishing company sued Google last week, alleging a dozen counts of copyright infringement. Perfect 10, a Beverly Hills, CA-based publisher of an adult-oriented magazine and Web sites, asserts that 3
+3140 IBM unveils notebook with fingerprint reader IBM on Monday introduced a biometric notebook computer with an integrated fingerprint reader,which it says can recognize the user of the computer. 3
+1337 Former Banker Quattrone Faces Sentencing NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frank Quattrone, a former star investment banker who once earned \$120 million in a year, will be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal investigation into some of the most popular stock offerings of the 1990s. 2
+3311 At Least 37 Killed, 52 Hurt in Pakistan Blast MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - At least 37 people were killed and 52 wounded when a car bomb exploded at a rally to commemorate an assassinated religious leader in the central Pakistani city of Multan early on Thursday, police said. 0
+718 Paula #39;s going for gold PAULA RADCLIFFE has decided she WILL run in tonight #39;s 10,000m race at the Athens Olympics. Today #39;s dramatic decision comes just days after Britain #39;s star long-distance runner was left weeping at the roadside after pulling up in the Olympic marathon. 1
+4437 MG Rover offers know-how to Chinese partner MG Rover, the ailing British carmaker, has signed a binding agreement to hand over technology and know-how to the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). 2
+7541 IBM BladeCenter specification picks up speed IBM on Friday announced it has signed up 115 companies since early September to develop for its eServer BladeCenter open specification it co-authored with Intel. 3
+3841 Glazer bid for Old Trafford falls flat Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid for Manchester United is dead in the water after major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus told the American there was no basis for a deal. 1
+3927 NCAA Game Summary - Virginia at Florida State Booker carried the ball 15 times...Chris Rix closed out the game for Florida State, completing his only pass for three yards in the fourth...Virginia guard Elton Brown left the game with an apparent injury and did not return after catching a deflected 1
+4628 Baseball-Red Sox on Brink of World Series Victory ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout innings and Manny Ramirez hit a home run as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Tuesday, moving to the brink of their first World Series title since 1918. 1
+4896 UPDATE 1-Beck to face Youzhny in St Petersburg final Unseeded Slovak Karol Beck reached the first final of his career at the St Petersburg Open, upsetting seventh-seeded Michael Llodra of France 6-4 2-6 6-1 on Saturday. 1
+5444 India will never become an international liability: Manmohan Singh <b>...</b> India News gt; The Hague: The Indian Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has said that despite three changes in government in the past 14 years since the economic reforms were introduced in the country, there has been no roll back in the reforms programme. 0
+4370 Schumacher escapes high-speed practice crash SAO PAULO, Oct 23 (AFP) - World champion Michael Schumacher was involved in a high-speed crash in Saturday #39;s practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix. 1
+4991 JFK Airport sees most growth among top US airports John F. Kennedy International Airport saw the most growth in passengers over the last year among the nation #39;s 25 busiest airports. 2
+717 United States 66, Russia 62 Frustrated by fouls, turnovers and a feisty opponent, the United States desperately looked for help. Then along came Sheryl Swoopes to set things right. 1
+6533 Titans' McNair Hints at Retiring From NFL (AP) AP - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair hinted Sunday that his 10th season in the NFL could be his last. 1
+2731 Currency Trading Rises to Record \$1.9 Trillion a Day (Update3) Foreign-exchange trading surged to a record daily average of \$1.9 trillion this year as hedge funds and other money managers increased bets on currencies, according to the Bank for International Settlements. 2
+5921 Dow falls on Wal-Mart update and rise in producer costs DISAPPOINTMENT over Wal-Marts third-quarter sales performance and news of a sharp rise in October producer prices sent shares in the United States on a downward path yesterday. 2
+6351 E-Mail And IM Get Closer ICQ, an IM service provider owned by America Online, and Mail2World Inc., a provider of messaging and collaboration services, this week revealed a free upgrade to the ICQmail service that 3
+4282 Hamas military chief killed GAZA CITY: One of the leaders of Hamas #39; military wing was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City early today, a Hamas spokesman said. 0
+7267 North Korea to review its role in nuclear talks SEOUL North Korea is seriously reconsidering its role in talks on its nuclear programs because of what it sees as a concerted campaign to topple the government in Pyongyang, the North Korean Foreign Ministry said Monday. 0
+5704 Kiwi firms ditch Explorer for Firefox Aoraki Mt Cook Ski Planes and New Zealand Tourism Online are turning their backs on Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer. Both companies are among the early adopters of Firefox, a free quot;open source quot; Web browser. 3
+938 A Better Solution for Israel The hysterical tone of Daniel Seidemann #39;s plea to the next US administration to save Israel from itself serves no useful purpose op-ed, Aug. 26. 0
+3261 Hewitt Advances at Japan Open (AP) AP - Top seeded Lleyton Hewitt rallied to a 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 win over Japan's Gouichi Motomura on Wednesday in the second round of the Japan Open. 1
+1096 Freed trio get warm Delhi welcome Three Indian truck drivers held hostage in Iraq arrive back in Delhi, where large crowds greet them. 0
+6793 US Stocks Flat;Investors Await Intel,Jobs NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday, pausing after Wednesday's sharp rally, as investors were reluctant to wade into the market before Intel's mid-quarter update after the close and Friday's jobs report. 2
+7143 Athletics: Eight-year ban given to Collins for #39;pattern of doping #39; Michelle Collins, who won the world athletics indoor 200 metres for the United States last year, was yesterday suspended for eight years despite the fact that she has never tested positive or admitted doping violations. 1
+6056 Spain hunts for fans who racially abused England players The Spanish government responded to diplomatic pressure from Britain yesterday by starting a search for fans who racially abused England players during a quot;friendly quot; football match with Spain. 1
+5138 Supercomputer breaks speed record The US is poised to push Japan off the top of the supercomputing chart with IBM #39;s prototype Blue Gene/L machine. It is being assembled for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, a US Department of Energy lab (DOE). 3
+5999 US ends Jamaica #39;s Cup hopes Eddie Johnson scored his fifth goal in three games Wednesday and the US national soccer team eliminated Jamaica from 2006 World Cup contention with a 1-1 tie at Columbus, Ohio. 1
+1658 FDA Approves Lens Implant to Sharpen Sight WASHINGTON - There's a new option for people who suffer from extreme nearsightedness, whose world loses its crisp edge just a few inches from their noses. The first implantable lens for nearsightedness was approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration... 0
+2231 Flick Collection Opens in Berlin Friedrich Flick, who made his fortune as an arms supplier to the Nazis during World War II, once presented old master paintings to Luftwaffe Commander-in-Chief Hermann Gring as a birthday gift. 0
+3202 Parmalat Investors Flock to Court Seeking Damages (Update2) Hundreds of Italians who lost savings in the collapse of food company Parmalat Finanziaria SpA flocked to Milan #39;s courthouse, seeking to recover damages as part of the criminal investigation of Italy #39; biggest bankruptcy. 2
+3641 Caminiti, 41, dies of heart attack SAN DIEGO - Ken Caminiti was never short of fearless on a baseball field. He made incredible stops at third base, swatted home runs from both sides of the plate and played through pain that would wither most men. 1
+7024 IRA Willing to Disarm by Month #39;s End The Irish Republican Army abandoned its longtime opposition to disarmament on Thursday, pledging to get rid of its weapons by the end of the month. 0
+6723 New Game in Town: ESPN Phone ESPN will launch its own branded wireless phone service next year, the first in a series of branded cell-phone services planned by Walt Disney (DIS), which owns the cable sports channel. 3
+2608 Shaving Time From The Virus Race IronPort Systems has launched the latest version of its IronPort C-Series E-mail Security Appliance, adding Virus Outbreak Filters that the company said could respond to new virus outbreaks within minutes. 3
+3530 Lima's Complete Game Shutout Helps Dodgers Beat Cards LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jose Lima pitched a complete game shutout and Shawn Green stroked two homers to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St Louis Cardinals 4-0 to stay alive in their National League Divisional Series Saturday. 1
+7338 Hollywood to sue server operators in bid to stymie online piracy LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday sued scores of operators of US- and European-based computer servers that help relay digitized movie files across online file-sharing networks. 3
+4625 Paterno #39;s real tragedy may be not knowing when to go Joe Paterno often has talked about the profound impact that a piece of classic literature has had on his life. While a student at Brooklyn Prep in the early 1940s, he devoured TheAeneid, written by the Roman poet Virgil. 1
+6941 Kobe talks, Malone walks There #39;s a new feud taking place in Lakerland this week, only this time the verbal war of words is between Newport Beach neighbors Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant and the exchanges are 1
+5078 Blair Calls for World to Unite Prime Minister Tony Blair tried to bridge the trans-Atlantic rift over Iraq, urging a quot;fractured, divided and uncertain quot; world to unite in the wake of President Bush #39;s election victory. 0
+7177 Gamers hit stores for release of quot;PlayStation Portable quot; Computer-game enthusiasts flocked to software retailers across the country to buy quot;PlayStation Portable quot; (PSP) that hit store shelves Sunday. 3
+3702 Intel Posts Higher Profit, Sales Computer-chip maker Intel Corp. said yesterday that earnings for its third quarter were \$1.9 billion -- up 15 percent from the same quarter a year ago -- but the company cautioned that computer-processor demand in the United States is likely to remain low. 3
+7255 Mazu scores VC lifeblood from Symantec, others Mazu Networks, the Cambridge, Massachusetts, network intrusion prevention system (IPS) technology company, has secured another round of venture capital funding, including a stake from security software giant Symantec. 3
+7033 Baxter Ends Flu Vaccine Trial; Cites Side Effects Baxter International Inc. on Thursday said it halted a late-stage European trial of a flu vaccine because of higher-than-expected rates of fever and other symptoms. 2
+5320 Ivorian unrest poses new test for France Two years after French forces arrived to restore order in turmoil-torn Ivory Coast, a peace agreement between Ivorian rebels and the government of President Laurent Gbagbo is in 0
+6117 Big Dig Tunnel Is Riddled With Leaks In a burgeoning political and engineering scandal, Boston #39;s gleaming new underground Interstate 93 highway is riddled with hundreds of leaks. 2
+3228 Poland to decide on Iraq pullout soon WARSAW - Poland should decide soon when to pull its troops out of Iraq and end a political debate that encourages Al-Qaeda, Prime Minister Marek Belka says. 0
+6098 A conspiracy theory : In the aftermath of Arafats passing AH Jaffor Ullah. Yasser Arafat, the acknowledged leader of Palestinian people, lived amidst controversy all through his life. The cause of his death has now become a source of controversy amongst the departed leaders people all over Middle East. 0
+4047 Google's New PC Search Tool Poses Risks (AP) AP - People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data. 3
+1668 EU increases pressure for rights in Myanmar EU foreign ministers agreed Monday to tighten sanctions against Myanmar if it does not improve its human rights record by Oct. 8, when an EU meeting with Asian countries starts in Vietnam. 2
+2114 Bekele and Isinbayeva win Athletes of the Year titles in Monaco Monte-Carlo - Olympic champions Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia and Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia have been announced as the 2004 Athletes of the Year on stage tonight at the climax to the spectacular 2004 World Athletics Gala at the Grimaldi Forum, Monte-Carlo 1
+3695 NHL Owner Is Criticized for Talking of Replacement Players The day before the regular season was supposed to open, the National Hockey League rebuked a team official yesterday for his comments about the league #39;s strategy in its labor lockout, its second in a decade. 1
+5539 "Europe Must Adapt to U.S. View on Terror, NATO Chief Says The head of NATO said there was a critical ""perception gap"" between Europe and the U.S. on the subject of global terror." 0
+5590 Austrian Panel OKs Siemens Takeover Bid Austrian regulators have approved Siemens AG #39;s bid to takeover engineering competitor VA Technologie AG, Austrian radio said Friday. 2
+2614 Treasuries Benefit on Spike in Crude Oil NEW YORK (Reuters) - Treasury debt prices climbed on Monday as investors bet oil prices near record highs might dent U.S. consumption and force the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of interest rate hikes. 2
+4937 15 killed in Iraq hotel explosion BAGHDAD: Fifteen people were killed and eight others injured in an explosion that hit a hotel last night in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, police and hospital officials said. 0
+2326 Cabrera's Homer Leads Red Sox Past Orioles (AP) AP - Orlando Cabrera flung off his helmet, stepped on home plate and was mobbed by his teammates after leading the Boston Red Sox to another dramatic victory. 1
+7018 Amputation rate for US troops twice that of past wars US troops injured in Iraq have required limb amputations at twice the rate of past wars, and as many as 20 percent have suffered head and neck injuries that may require a lifetime of care, according to new data giving the clearest picture yet of the severity of battlefield wounds. 0
+3126 Reeling Pack sends McKenzie to New Orleans Green Bay #39;s front office apparently had seen enough of cornerback Mike McKenzie. His holdout and mystery hamstring injury, which had kept him out of the past 1
+2088 Bush video awarded Turner Prize Artist Jeremy Deller wins this year's Turner Prize for a film about US President George Bush's home town. 0
+2475 Yanks deflate Sox This wasn #39;t Game 7 with the American League pennant at stake, but it certainly had the kind of bad vibes that the Boston Red Sox felt last October. 1
+5406 Robson is back with a swipe at his critics Bryan Robson ended a three and a half year exile from Premiership management by returning to the Hawthorns, where he first excelled as a player more than 20 years ago. 1
+4453 Aftershock hits Japan quake zone Strong aftershocks are still shaking northern Japan after the country #39;s deadliest earthquake in nine years killed at least 24 people. 0
+3065 NL Wrap: Expos End Life in Montreal with Defeat to Mets NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Wright and Todd Zeile both homered to lead the New York Mets to an 8-1 win over Montreal at Shea Stadium on Sunday, handing the Expos a heavy defeat in their final game before moving to Washington next season. 1
+4664 Britain's Not-So-Civil War: Hunters Outfoxed? If hunting is banned in Britain, the pro-hunt lobby says its supporters will continue to hunt illegally. 0
+5432 Microsoft plays up growth, dividend They were preaching to the choir, but Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer still did their best to sell the virtues of Microsoft stock at the company #39;s annual shareholder meeting yesterday in Bellevue. 2
+6272 "Stocks Finish Up, Apple Provides a Lift NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a higher price target for shares of Apple Computer Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AAPL.O</A> prompted enthusiasm for technology stocks and a rally in crude oil stalled." 2
+1874 Blackberry shrinks phone keyboard The latest Blackberry mobile device packs a traditional Qwerty keyboard into 20 keys. 3
+2700 US consumer confidence down for second month as job woes deepen (AFP) AFP - US consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in September as the outlook for jobs deteriorated, the Conference Board said. 2
+6655 Log on to be a satellite spy A Canadian inventor has created Internet-based technology that could soon see regular computer users acting as armchair spies. Vincent Tao, an engineer at Toronto #39;s York University 3
+6524 Wal-Mart Move Ominous Sign for Retailers (AP) AP - Weaker-than-expected holiday shopping forced Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Saturday to cut its projected sales increase for November by more than half, an ominous announcement for retailers as their busiest time of year begins. 2
+4512 British Re-Enact Charge of Light Brigade (AP) AP - Britain's Prince Philip and saber-waving cavalry re-enactors commemorated the charge of the Light Brigade on Monday, 150 years after the doomed British assault against Russian cannons in a Crimean War battle immortalized by the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. 0
+2020 Pakistan tightens noose around Al-Qaeda militants near Afghan border: army (AFP) AFP - Pakistani troops have hemmed in Al-Qaeda-linked foreign fighters and their local allies hiding in tribal border regions with a series of military assaults, a top Pakistani general said. 0
+5046 CRICKET: Boje pulls out of tour to India South Africa #39;s vice-captain Nicky Boje has pulled out of the team to tour India next week because he has not been given any assurance by the Indian Police that he would not be arrested in connection with the 2000 match-fixing saga. 1
+2526 Dolphins and Steelers Will Play Sunday Night (Reuters) Reuters - The Miami Dolphins and\Pittsburgh Steelers will play their scheduled game Sunday night\at 8:30 p.m. 1
+3571 Second Acts Former House speaker Thomas M. Finneran is the new president of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, a trade group that counts more than 400 members, including Genzyme Corp. and Biogen Idec Inc., the two largest biotechnology companies in the state. Its previous president left under pressure earlier this year, and some members say they chose Finneran, who quit his legislative post ... 2
+4338 Harrowing footage shows Hassan pleading for her life Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped British aid worker, appeared in a new and harrowing video yesterday, weeping and asking Tony Blair to save her life by halting the deployment of British 0
+6671 Merrill, Wachovia, others fined for late reporting NEW YORK: The NASD yesterday said it censured and fined 29 securities firms a total of \$US9.22 (\$NZ13.04) million for failing to properly disclose required information about their brokers more than 8300 times. 2
+4696 Kezman #39;s first hammer blow MATEJA KEZMAN finally broke his scoring duck to settle this League Cup derby at Stamford Bridge today. Kezman missed a string of chances before firing in from Joe Cole #39;s through-ball in the 57th-minute to quash the Hammers #39; hopes of making the last 16. 1
+2943 NL Wrap: Dunn Goes Deep as Reds Tame Cubs Adam Dunn hit his 44th home run of the season as the Cincinnati Reds dealt the Chicago Cubs a blow to their National League wild card aspirations with an 8-3 win at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. 1
+6559 France #39;s American problem PARIS -- US diplomats here respond to Jacques Chirac #39;s continued Yankee-bashing following George W. Bush #39;s re-election by saying the French president is out of step with his people, who are not nearly that anti-American. 0
+4795 Update 1: UAL Posts \$274M Loss, Capping Bad Quarter Record fuel costs and low air fares contributed to a \$274 million third-quarter loss for United Airlines #39; parent company, which warned again that labor costs must be slashed again soon in order for it to emerge from bankruptcy. 2
+1975 INDONESIA: #39;Blow to democracy #39; International and domestic observers lambasted on Thursday the guilty verdict against Tempo magazine #39;s chief editor Bambang Harymurti and called it a setback for the country #39;s press freedom and democracy. 0
+6491 It may be end of line for narrow track Hurricane forecasters debate the usefulness of the quot;skinny line quot; in tracking maps, and look at more accurate alternatives. 2
+6327 EasyGroup close to launching low-cost mobile phone service (AFP) AFP - EasyGroup, the holding company of no-frills British airline easyJet, is close to striking a deal to launch a low-cost mobile telephone service in Britain, the Financial Times reported. 0
+2026 Murphy Acquitted of Sexual Abuse Charges Basketball Hall of Fame member Calvin Murphy, left, sits in a courtroom as he waits for the start of closing arguments in his trial Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Houston. 1
+3950 IBM Releasing New Power5-Based Servers RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - IBM is rolling out a new line of Power5-processor based servers that it says outperform rivals from Sun and HP. 3
+6646 USA: Smithfield Foods reports higher Q2 earnings US meat processor Smithfield Foods has reported higher second-quarter earnings, as higher hog prices offset lower pork margins and a loss in its beef operations. 2
+4676 Dell: From factory floor to finished gear PC giant also wants to be your supplier of high-end home electronics. Also: How your desktop gets bolted together. 3
+7452 Time Warner settles AOL investigations for \$510 million Time Warner will pay \$210 million to defer a Justice Department investigation into accounting irregularities at its Dulles-based America Online unit. 2
+6180 Dreams of perfect market are fine, as long as they don't come true In these times of financial wrongdoing and subsequent systemic changes, it's only natural to wonder what a perfect investment world would look like. 2
+7103 Airbus will move forward on 7E7 competitor Airbus has been given the go-ahead to develop a new jet designed to compete with The Boeing Co. #39;s new 7E7, according to reports by The Associated Press Friday. 2
+5960 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Review November 17, 2004 - Most of us who #39;ve been gamers for a while are familiar with the history behind Troika, which was formed from key members of the Black Isle group that made the Fallout, among other talented individuals. 3
+7213 Arsenal only manage draw LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Thierry Henry #39;s speed of thought after the striker stroked home a quick free-kick that helped champions Arsenal to a 2-2 draw against Premiership leaders Chelsea at Highbury last night. 1
+2093 Media center at your fingertips Apple #39;s splashy digital music player has emboldened Microsoft and other technology titans to move quickly to the next frontier in portable entertainment: the video iPod, so to speak. 3
+3489 Socceroos lead at break The Socceroos lead the Solomon Islands 4-0 at half-time in their Confederations Cup qualifier in Honiara. A double from midfielder Josip Skoko and strikes to Ante Milicic and the impressive Brett Emerton have 1
+2149 Mars gases reveal enticing clues for life Water vapour and methane gas have been found in the same places on Mars, strengthening speculation that the Red Planet could be a haven for microbial life, space scientists say. 3
+5707 Online Football: Bruins unable to squeeze past Trojans The UCLA football team had all that it asked for: possession of the ball in the fourth quarter with an opportunity to beat No. 1 USC. 1
+1097 Oil prices rise on fears about Yukos production Oil prices briefly bolted above \$45 a barrel yesterday, then retreated toward \$44, in a volatile day of trading after Russian oil giant Yukos said its output could suffer because of a court ruling that froze some of its assets. 2
+7282 China move on textile exports gets cautious response The US and the European Union responded cautiously yesterday to China #39;s surprise undertaking to impose duties on some textile exports, a step it said was designed to ensure a quot;smooth 2
+5513 Passing of Arafat Draws Mixed Reactions (AP) AP - Tears and gunshots, praise and condemnation marked the death of Yasser Arafat, whose fight for the Palestinian cause made him a towering and controversial figure on the world stage. 0
+4262 Keep quiet on U.S. election, Martin tells loose-lipped cabinet (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin served notice to his Liberal cabinet Thursday to clam up with their personal opinions on the U.S. presidential election. 0
+7096 Thomson to enter HD DVD market Thomson announced Friday it that it will enter the HD DVD market with a line of players and that it will also manufacture HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. 3
+5626 Is Google the new devil? Looks like Microsoft may have been biding its time to get back at search giant Google. Missing Links 3
+4028 Stocks Edge Higher As Oil Prices Retreat NEW YORK - A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a modest relief rally Monday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production had soared during the month of September. Investors who have sold stocks for months as oil prices climbed reversed course Monday and started buying as the price of crude declined... 0
+706 Bureaucracy Pins Rocket to Earth The da Vinci Project, a Toronto group planning to launch a homemade, manned spacecraft in October, is having trouble getting its paperwork off the ground. Canadian regulators are leery of approving the launch. And then there's the matter of finding insurance. By Dan Brekke. 3
+670 Let basketball As the US men #39;s basketball team limps into the Olympic medal round, the focus has been on the team #39;s lousy outside shooting. 1
+4440 Ontario won #39;t help other provinces squeeze Ottawa for more <b>...</b> Premier Dalton McGuinty sent a shot across the bow of have-not provinces Sunday, warning that Ontario will not support efforts to wring billions more in equalization payments out 2
+5371 Stocks Open Flat, Waiting for Fed NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened flat on Tuesday as investors took another pause after last week's big rally, with the Fed expected to raise interest rates a quarter point on Wednesday. 2
+4665 Are Cheaper Flat-Panel TVs On The Way? (PC World) PC World - IFire aims to displace LCD TVs with its lower-cost display technology. 3
+1700 Iranian nuclear plans #39;unclear #39; The head of the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog says he has seen no firm evidence Iran is secretly developing nuclear weapons. But International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed El-Baradei said he could not yet give 0
+2703 Bombardier, DaimlerChrysler Settle Bombardier Inc. (BBDb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) and DaimlerChrysler AG (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) ended a three-year dispute over the Montreal company #39;s acquisition of train 2
+4148 Motorola Quarterly Earnings Rise Motorola Inc., the world's No. 2 maker of cell phones, on Tuesday said its quarterly profit\more than tripled, as sales rose 26 percent, driven in part by a host of new handset models and cost controls. 3
+6044 Police Chief Backs Using Force Against Intruders Britains top police officer today called for an urgent updating of the law to protect householders who use force to defend their homes against criminals - even if it involves killing the intruder. 0
+7559 Exploring Andromeda (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - Although winter officially begins on Dec. 21 at 7:40 a.m. EST, \ one of the landmarks of the autumn sky is still readily visible, high toward \ the south around 7 p.m. local time. 3
+4889 Harrison keeps title for fifth time GLASGOW - Scotland #39;s Scott Harrison successfully defended his WBO featherweight title for a fifth time with a farcical first-round stoppage of Swedish-based Ethiopian Samuel Kebede on Saturday. 1
+2259 "Morgan Stanley Profit Falls 34 Percent NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A> on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped 34 percent amid reduced trading revenue, falling well short of Wall Street's already-lowered expectations after a summer of sluggish market activity." 2
+1412 Self-sustaining killer robot creates a stink It may eat flies and stink to high heaven, but if this robot works, it will be an important step towards making robots fully autonomous. 3
+611 "China warns Singapore officials against future visits to Taiwan (AFP) AFP - China has warned Singapore officials against visiting Taiwan again after a ""private and unofficial"" trip by the city-state's new leader just weeks before he took office strained ties with Beijing." 0
+6901 Westwood closes in on first title of 2004 Briton Lee Westwood closed in on his first title of 2004 when he claimed the third-round lead in the Sun City Golf Challenge on Saturday. 1
+7125 UK browser claims Phishing victory UK browser business Deepnet Explorer today trumped global competitors Microsofts Internet Explorer, Netscape and Firefox, with the claims that its new Phishing Alarm and enhanced pop-up killer made Deepnet Explorer the first known browser to pass 3
+7322 Orbitz's Michael Sands Is Named President (AP) AP - Travel-reservations Web site Orbitz Inc. Tuesday said it named its former chief marketing officer, Michael Sands, as president. 3
+3138 Briton Charged With Plotting Bomb Attack WASHINGTON - U.S. authorities brought charges Monday against a British man they contend conspired with admitted al-Qaida member Richard Reid to use shoe bombs to blow up planes in midair... 0
+4551 Cingular, AT amp;T deal gets an OK from Justice (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Justice Department antitrust regulators cleared the way Monday for Cingular Wireless' #36;41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services (AWE), a crucial step toward creating the nation's largest wireless telephone company. 3
+6267 Banks seek court ruling over F1 Three banks go to the High Court in London seeking a ruling which could lead to Bernie Ecclestone losing control of Formula One racing. 2
+1318 UPDATE 4-US Airways appeals directly to pilots on givebacks US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) issued a general appeal on Tuesday to the carrier #39;s 3,000 pilots after their union #39;s leaders rejected 2
+6184 Local knowledge produced benefits Patriots fans had one of their own working Sunday's regular-season finale against the 49ers. Fox producer P.T. Navarro considers himself a New Englander, even though he moved around the country as the son of college football coach Frank Navarro (Columbia, Wabash, Princeton). 1
+1511 Calif. Energy Panel Criticized for Crisis An appeals court ruled Thursday that federal energy regulators shirked their duty when they declined to order power companies to refund consumers for overcharges during 2
+1173 Russian school death toll tops 340 The death toll in the Russian schoolhouse siege soared to more than 340 yesterday, and the horrifying human cost is likely to keep climbing. 0
+2887 Singer: Minaya returns home NEW YORK -- Omar Minaya stood behind a small lectern in a danky room in the bowels of Shea Stadium, and allowed his life to flash before his eyes. 1
+1520 Astronauts Briefly Fix Oxygen Generator (AP) AP - The astronauts aboard the international space station got their broken oxygen generator running after three tries Friday, but the machine shut down again after barely an hour of operation. 3
+3730 LIVE: Launch of Expedition Ten Crew to the ISS / ESA TV Live / 14 <b>...</b> The early morning hours of 14 October will see the next ISS launch, bringing another permanent crew to the Station. Expedition 10 crew is made of Commander Leroy Chiao and Flight Engineer Salizhan Sharipov. 3
+1860 Iran Denies Any Nuclear Activity At Suspect Site Parchin VIENNA (AFP) - Iran denied that it had carried out any nuclear-related activity at the Parchin military site which is the subject of US and UN concern. 0
+5077 Yukos to vote on bankruptcy Yukos warned yesterday it could declare bankruptcy within months following fresh tax claims that could leave Russia #39;s biggest oil company facing an astronomical bill of \$17 billion (R104 billion). 2
+2788 Mammoth toxic algae bloom sighted off Washington state coast SEATTLE - A toxic algae bloom 30 miles wide has been detected 15 miles off the northwest coast of Washington state, the largest and most potentially lethal yet found by scientists in the region. 3
+3912 Column: Who will stop genocide in Sudan? This time, world leaders and their people cannot claim they knew nothing of the tens of thousands of murders of black Africans and massive gang rapes in Darfur perpetrated by the Arab Janjaweed 0
+3574 Inspector Google solves the crime It #39;s normally employed to drum up that missing address, phone number or website, or to check facts, dates, names and other miscellany. 3
+4997 Volkswagen May Be Close to Settling Its Wage Talks Volkswagen and its workers entered a critical week in their wage negotiations on Monday, with signs that a compromise was taking shape even as protests flared at factories across Germany. 0
+4531 BP Beats Q3 Forecasts on High Oil Price (Reuters) Reuters - BP Plc, the world's second largest oil\company, reported bumper third-quarter earnings on Tuesday on\the back of high oil prices. 2
+6563 Planned Grand Canyon Flood Seeks to Reverse Erosion Description: Researchers flooded the Colorado River last week, in an attempt to reverse erosion in the Grand Canyon. NPR #39;s Liane Hansen speaks to Denny Fenn, director of the Southwest Biological Science Center, about the experiment #39;s preliminary findings. 3
+3480 Israelis Trudge Home, in Shock After Bombings At least 29 people were killed and more than 160 were injured in what Israeli officials believed were terrorist bombings. 0
+6165 ViewPoints: Just say #39;No #39; You can #39;t get much clearer than No. That was the strongly implied response of the US Treasury secretary, John Snow, to Europe #39;s growing cries that he help it deal with a weakening dollar by intervening to stop the slide. 2
+6428 Police use stun gun to subdue T-Wolves #39; Olowokandi Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi was arrested early yesterday after police used a stun gun to subdue him when he refused to leave an Indianapolis club. 1
+4287 US Airways Pilots Approve 18 Pay Cut Five-year, \$1.8 billion cost-cutting contract approved Thursday also reduces retirement benefits, increases work hours and eliminates retiree medical coverage. 2
+5423 UPDATE:NZ F amp;P Healthcare 1H Net Up; Currency Hedge Helps WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--New Zealand medical equipment maker Fisher amp; Paykel Healthcare Corp. (FPH.NZ) said Wednesday it is confident it can better the high revenue growth 2
+3873 Security Council group named The UN has chosen Argentina, Denmark, Greece, Japan and Tanzania as the five states to become non-permanent members of the Security Council next year. 0
+1413 Longhorn to put squeeze on gadgets SAN FRANCISCO--Windows makes it easy to quickly download files to iPods and other portable storage devices--a little too easy in the minds of many IT managers. 3
+7499 Mars mission hailed as top 2004 breakthrough The discovery that Mars could have supported life billions of years ago has been ranked by the editors of international journal Science as the most important scientific achievement of 2004. 3
+3846 RSS Feeds Hunger for More Ads There's no such thing as a free lunch. And soon, there may be no such thing as an ad-free RSS feed, either, as publishers add advertisements to their feeds in hopes of making money through the popular content-aggregating technology. By Cyrus Farivar. 3
+3404 AMD's Q3 led by strong Opteron, Athlon 64 sales SAN FRANCISCO - As expected, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s (AMD's) third-quarter revenue came in a little under the company's earlier predictions, but strong increases in sales of its 64-bit desktop and server processors led to the company's fourth straight profitable quarter. 3
+5359 South Africa Intervenes in Ivory Coast South African President Thabo Mbeki flew to Ivory Coast on Tuesday to launch an African effort to rein in four days of violence that have killed at least 20 people, wounded more than 600 and shut down cocoa exports from the world's largest producer. 0
+7205 Airborne Cell-Phone Ban Likely to Remain for Now (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes -- and worries -- that U.S.\regulators will soon end the ban on using wireless phones\during U.S. commercial flights are likely at least a year or\two early, government officials and analysts say. 3
+1946 \$78,000 for a Cane That Helped a Legend Walk the Line Many of Johnny Cash's possessions were sold at Sotheby's, collecting \$3,984,260 for the Cash family, more than double the pre-auction estimate. 0
+3317 MLB: NY Yankees 7, Minnesota 6 (12 inn.) Hideki Matsui drove in Derek Jeter with a 12th-inning sacrifice fly Wednesday night, giving the New York Yankees a dramatic, 7-6 win over Minnesota. 1
+2343 PeopleSoft Plays Defense The business software maker inks a deal with IBM, but it isn't likely to dissuade Oracle. 2
+4728 Tennis: Leading Brits go marching on TIM HENMAN showed he was on top form despite being diagnosed as suffering from magnesium deficiency, with a straight-sets win over Antony Dupuis in the first round of the Davidoff Swiss Masters. 1
+3615 An Afghan 'hanging chad' dispute An independent inquiry is helping to defuse a controversy over ink used in Saturday's election. 0
+1839 Briton Shot Dead by Saudi Shopping Center (AP) AP - A Briton who was shot dead outside a Saudi shopping center has been identified as an employee of the communications company Marconi. 0
+5779 Wonkette: Blogs force quick action from major media Plus: Row brewing over peer-to-peer ads. News.com Extra 3
+1582 Hurricane Ivan Batters Grand Cayman GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 150-mph winds Sunday, threatening a direct hit as it flooded homes and ripped up roofs and trees three stories high. Ivan has killed at least 60 people as it has torn a path of destruction across the Caribbean and was headed next for western Cuba, where it was expected to hit Monday, and could brush the Florida Keys and parts of Florida's Gulf Coast... 0
+2593 Rivalry Blamed in Philippine Communist Leader #39;s Death A leader of a Philippine communist breakaway group has been killed, in what may be rivalry among former comrades. The shooting is the latest in a series of assassinations of Communist Party defectors. 0
+5685 Safety Group Closely Echoes Rail Industry Documents show that the nation's most influential rail-safety group is tightly bound to the railroad industry. 0
+4856 CSFB May Cut Costs by Merging Units, Shedding Jobs, People Say Credit Suisse First Boston, the securities arm of Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, plans to cut costs by combining some units and eliminating jobs, people familiar with the matter said. 2
+1302 US Open Tennis: Henin-Hardenne falls to Petrova and blunders NEW YORK The rivalry match at the United States Open fizzled, but the mismatch sizzled. After Lindsay Davenport defeated Venus Williams, 7-5, 6-4, in a match that was ho-hum until the last game, Nadia Petrova 1
+2752 BlueGene sneaks past Earth Simulator The Earth Simulator, an NEC supercomputer, is surpassed, at last. IBM announced yesterday that its Blue Gene/L supercomputer had achieved a sustained performance of 36. 2
+2066 NFL Wrap: Manning Wins MVP Battle as Colts Overcome Titans NEW YORK (Reuters) - Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31-17 in National Football League play at Nashville on Sunday. 1
+6630 Lawmakers Grill Citigroup Japan Chief Citigroup #39;s top executive in Japan endured unprecedented questioning by lawmakers on Tuesday over a scandal at the firm #39;s private bank in the country, the latest turn in a high-profile case that has embarrassed the world #39;s biggest 2
+4904 China Closes 1,600 Internet Cafes in Crackdown China shut 1,600 Internet cafes between February and August and imposed \$12.1 million worth of fines for allowing children to play violent or adult-only games and other violations, state media said. 3
+1420 P G Backs Profit Forecast, Shares Down (Reuters) Reuters - Procter Gamble Co. on Thursday\backed its quarterly profit outlook, helped by sales of new\products and continued gains in developing markets. 2
+7476 Britons still prefer fish n'chips (AFP) AFP - Traditional fish-and-chips along with cherished pub grub remain the dishes of choice for Britons outstripping Chinese or Indian take-aways. 0
+3508 Finance: Losing the Right to Sue WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More and more businesses are sticking mandatory arbitration clauses into their contracts, forcing consumers to give up their right to sue if they want to conduct business, and consumer groups have made the elimination of these clauses a top priority. 2
+3111 Steep rise in Haiti storm deaths The number of deaths from floods in Haiti caused by tropical storm Jeanne has risen sharply to 1,970, with 884 still missing, officials say. 0
+5272 UK Train Line to Be Closed for Days #39; After Fatal Derailment A main rail line between London and southwest England will remain closed for a number of days #39; #39; as UK police investigate the weekend derailment of a FirstGroup Plc train, in which seven people lost their lives. 0
+4939 China Lays Into #39;Bush Doctrine #39; Ahead of US Poll On the eve of the US election, China laid into what it called the quot;Bush doctrine, quot; said the Iraq war has destroyed the global anti-terror coalition and blamed arrogance for the problems dogging the United States worldwide. 0
+5408 Patch in for Microsoft server spoofing flaw Attackers could use hole in small-business software to trick personal information out of people. 3
+977 Microsoft to delay advanced search technology from Longhorn Microsoft said Friday that it is delaying the release of a new data-storage technology, named WinFS, from the next version of Windows, code-named Longhorn, in order to deliver the operating system by 2006. 3
+2161 PM to discuss strategic partnership Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on Tuesday for the first major diplomatic foray that includes talks with US President George W Bush, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and address to the UN General Assembly. 0
+7456 Apple #39;s iPod in short supply Apple Computer Inc. #39;s iPod digital music players are in short supply at US retailers including Amazon.com Inc. and Best Buy Co. 3
+898 Vietnam Marks Independence with Pardons for Prisoners HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has released nearly 9,000 prisoners, including 10 inmates whose cases it says had drawn international attention, as part of traditional pardons granted ahead of independence celebrations on September 2. 0
+4659 Stanford picked to win much-improved Pac-10 Tara VanDerveer stepped to the dais at the Pacific-10 Conference women #39;s basketball media day Tuesday and was asked to make an opening comment. 1
+1683 IBM puts G5 in Linux server The eServer OpenPower 720 is aimed at the entry-level market for 64-bit Linux-based servers and runs various configurations of what IBM calls the Power5 at 1.5 and 1.65GHz. 3
+5907 Update 8: Crude Oil Futures Sink to \$46 Per Barrel December delivery crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped 76 cents to \$46.11 per barrel. The benchmark light, sweet crude remained about \$8 a barrel cheaper than its closing record of \$55.17 recorded Oct. 22 and Oct. 26. 2
+5479 Halo 2 scores record sales of \$125 million in first 24 hours Halo 2 broke entertainment retail records in its first 24 hours. Microsoft Game Studios said that the video game sold through 2.4 million stores in the US and Canada raking in \$125 million in sales. 2
+5051 Delta #39;s Aborted Crash Landing If you #39;ve ever been in an airplane that has to abort a landing, you know that it is a completely hair-raising, disorienting experience. 2
+7430 Fannie Mae Didn't Comply With Accounting Rules, S.E.C. Says Fannie Mae, the biggest source of money for U.S. home mortgages, broke accounting rules for financial contracts designed to protect against swings in interests rates. 2
+1202 Jets: Abraham is likely to miss 3 games Though coach Herman Edwards ruled defensive end John Abraham out for only this Sunday #39;s game against the Steelers with a sprained lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, he #39;ll be 1
+3679 Feds Make A Strike Against Spyware Companies WASHINGTON -- In what regulators are calling a first, the federal government has asked for a court order to shut down a spyware operation. 3
+6589 A U.S. brain drain? A drop in engineering degrees combined with a fall-off in foreign students matriculating at U.S. colleges spells big trouble ahead. 3
+1252 Retailers Looking to Move Plasma TV's (AP) AP - Hanging stockings by the chimney with care? Retailers hope that St. Nicholas soon will be there #151; to hang a 42-inch plasma-screen TV. 2
+3175 Early astronaut showed the moon was attainable Gordon Cooper Jr., one of the original seven astronauts who became space pioneers and national celebrities, died Monday at his home in Ventura, Calif. 3
+1157 Pierce hunts down Sharapova Maria Sharapova, the 17-year-old Wimbledon champion, was eliminated in the third round at the US Open yesterday by the 27th seed, Mary Pierce, who used to be known as quot;The 1
+4210 Crude Oil Prices Hit \$55 a Barrel The steady decline in distillate fuel inventories comes as traders remain jittery about the world's strong demand and limited crude oil supply cushion. 2
+7303 Big merger could box Qwest in Qwest Communications may not be immediately affected by a Sprint-Nextel merger, but its options could become more limited. At one time, Qwest and Sprint were viewed as possible merger partners. 2
+5742 Microsoft signs two Indian deals Microsoft is to form multi-million pound partnerships with two Indian software firms, and is expected to double the 1,500 people it already employs in India. 3
+4311 Primaris to spend \$3.8B on jets Primaris Airlines Inc. has announced plans to buy 20 Boeing 7E7-8 Dreamliners and 20 737-800s, a deal worth \$3.8 billion at list prices, the new low-cost business carrier and the Boeing Co. 2
+3864 ATA to temporarily lay off 156 employees INDIANAPOLIS - ATA Airlines announced temporary layoffs Thursday throughout its system amid speculation that the struggling airline was in merger talks. 2
+5725 NOBEL LAUREATE TO CONVEY CHEN #39;S GOODWILL TO BEIJING LEADER AT APEC Taipei, Nov. 12 (CNA) Academia Sinica President Lee Yuan-tseh said Friday he will convey President Chen Shui-bian #39;s goodwill to mainland Chinese President Hu Jintao at the upcoming informal leadership meeting 0
+1509 Oracle case bounces to Europe The European Commission is studying the U.S. court decision favoring Oracle's PeopleSoft buyout and deciding whether to pursue its own objections. 3
+2982 Gates: US Need Not Fear Overseas Tech The United States has nothing to fear from rapidly growing technology markets in China and India, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft Corp. 3
+5456 Two Michigan State receivers arrested on bomb-making charges Two Michigan State football players have been charged with planting homemade bombs outside apartments. Terry Love and Irving Campbell, both 19-year-old redshirt freshmen wide receivers 1
+6523 Rwandan #39;motivated by riches #39; Ouagadougou - Rwanda #39;s threat to launch military strikes in Democratic Republic of Congo would be motivated by the abundant mineral wealth in its giant western neighbour not by the desire to attack Hutu fighters based there, a Congolese diplomat said here 0
+7142 NHL Must Determine if It Is Certain About Cost Certainty After Gary Bettman was introduced as the commissioner of the National Hockey League 12 years ago, he was handed a fax from Bob Goodenow, the executive director of the players association. 1
+3183 webcrawler: A9.com is cool NOW heres something else thats off the mind. Theres no more need to make mental or computer notes while searching the Internet. 2
+7359 NHL Players, Owners Reject Plans to End Lockout TORONTO (Reuters) - Hopes of saving the National Hockey League season all but vanished Tuesday when players and team owners rejected proposals to end the labor dispute. 1
+5175 Update 3: Sears #39; Stock Surge After Firm Buys Stake Sears, Roebuck and Co. #39;s stock shot up 23 percent Friday after a real estate investment trust disclosed it had purchased a 4.3 percent interest in the department-store chain. 2
+714 CSKA sponsor rejects criticism RUSSIAN oil giant Sibneft today rejected any suggestion of a conflict of interest existing between Chelsea and CSKA Moscow who are due to meet in the Champions League. 1
+7035 Fake Lycos Screensaver Hides a Keylogger Lycos made headlines during the past several days by distributing a screensaver designed to swamp the sites of those deemed responsible for spam with traffic, in effect giving spammers, at least the companies that bankroll them, a taste of their own 3
+1769 CBOE to sell stake in National exchange, buy CBOT rights The Chicago Board Options Exchange said Tuesday its directors approved steps to reduce its financial ties to two other exchanges in town. 2
+1304 King Singh ... at last! The No. 1 golfer in the world is on his way to Glen Abbey for this week #39;s Canadian Open. No, Tiger Woods hasn #39;t changed his plans. 1
+3114 Small office / Home office Wi-Fi device finds hotspots More and more venues are becoming hotspots. Using the wireless 802.11x protocol better known as Wi-Fi, these hotspots can be found in airports, libraries, coffeehouses, restaurants, shopping 3
+7221 After layoff, Poole eases back into action FOXBOROUGH -- Tyrone Poole said he probably could count the number of plays he got in on with one hand, but after missing seven games because of knee surgery, the Patriots' starting cornerback was just pleased to get back on the field. 1
+3250 Disappearance of baby Azaria to remain Australia's greatest mystery (AFP) AFP - The disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain 24 years ago is expected to remain one of Australia's most celebrated mysteries after the coroner's office ruled here that there was no new evidence to justify reopening the case. 0
+5105 Study Says Drug #39;s Dangers Were Apparent Years Ago Merck and federal officials should have withdrawn the painkiller Vioxx from the market as early as 2000 because studies of the drug had clearly shown that it doubled the risk of heart attacks 2
+776 Bush administration shifts stance on the cause of warming NEW YORK In a striking shift in the way the Bush administration has portrayed the science of climate change, a new report to Congress focuses on federal research indicating that emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases are the only likely 3
+3496 A So-So Debut For Microsoft #39;s Blog Service Microsoft Corp. made a belated entrance into the quot;blogosphere quot; Thursday, unveiling a free Web-log publishing service one day after Merriam-Webster Inc. 3
+4590 "Iraq Blames US-Led Forces for Army Massacre BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's U.S.-backed government said on Tuesday that ""major neglect"" by its American-led allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend." 0
+4773 AOL Files Lawsuit Against IM #39;Spim #39; America Online Inc. said Thursday it had filed a federal lawsuit accusing numerous unnamed defendants of violating federal and state laws by sending bulk messages known as quot;spim quot; to instant message accounts and Internet chat rooms. 2
+3304 Howard Stern moves radio show to Sirius Shock jock Howard Stern announced Wednesday he #39;s taking his radio show off the public airwaves and over to Sirius satellite radio. 2
+6756 Internet pioneer closes Manitoba pharmacy; blames dollar, uncertain climate (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - WINNIPEG (CP) - Just one year ago, Mark Rzepka was opening a #36;1-million Internet pharmacy in the small Manitoba town of Niverville believing he would be able to quadruple his staff within 12 months. 0
+6212 PM invites North East groups for talks Striking a personal chord, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today invited ULFA in Assam and other insurgent groups in the North East to shun violence. 0
+2221 Giants Give Up Right to Void Bonds' Deal (AP) AP - Barry Bonds will have two more seasons to break Hank Aaron's career home run record with the San Francisco Giants, who decided Tuesday to drop their right to void the final year of his contract. 1
+2206 Oil prices rise above \$47 per barrel Oil prices hurdled \$47 a barrel Tuesday, with further declines in the nation #39;s supply expected in the short-term as petroleum producers disrupted by Hurricane Ivan continue to regroup. 2
+1675 Ivan Roars Into Gulf of Mexico Hurricane Ivan skirted the western tip of Cuba on Monday and arced into the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 160 mph, bearing down toward landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week. 0
+3984 The Brains Behind AI Daphne Koller is pushing the limits of building computer programs that learn efficiently and reason intelligently. Third in a series profiling this year's MacArthur 'genius award' winners. By Kari Lynn Dean. 3
+1716 North Korea Seen as Tying Nuclear Talks to US Election North Korea is waiting out the American presidential election in order to bargain with the winner over its nuclear weapons program, according to analysts here and a British diplomat who left Pyongyang today. 0
+2124 AOL pushes into Internet shopping Looking for new ways to boost its revenue, America Online is launching an online shopping service that won #39;t require an AOL account to access. 2
+6799 Brown, Fratello and Grizzlies all come out ahead Hubie Brown, 71, got to retire as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies of own volition, drawing accolades for transforming a franchise that never won more than 23 games into a 50-victory team in less than two seasons. 1
+2289 GAO: Outsourcing could hurt IT employment growth A new GAO report indicates that offshore outsourcing could hurt IT employment growth over the next decade, but the study released today is sprinkled with caveats and qualifiers and shows more study is needed. 3
+1794 Howe won #39;t be back in 2005 According to a report on the MSG Network website, New York Mets manager Art Howe will not return as the team #39;s manager for the 2005 season. 1
+2130 Avoid Security Tools You Don't Need Many technologies may be a waste of time and money, researcher says. 3
+1033 29 escapees from North seek refuge at school in Beijing BEIJING -- Twenty-nine people believed to be North Korean entered the Japanese school in Beijing on Wednesday morning to seek asylum in a country other than China, according to Foreign Ministry officials in Tokyo. 0
+2609 US Airways May Liquidate by February ALEXANDRIA, Va. Sept. 27, 2004 - US Airways Group Inc. warned in a bankruptcy court filing that it may have to liquidate by February if a judge does not impose a temporary 23 percent pay cut on its union workers. 2
+2237 Bush, Lawmakers Discuss Social Security (AP) AP - President Bush sought support from congressional leaders of both parties Monday for his aggressive proposal to overhaul Social Security during his second term. 0
+4025 "U.S. Stocks Gain as Oil Retreats NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday after a drop in oil prices eased worries about corporate profits, although disappointing earnings from diversified manufacturer 3M Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMM.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MMM.N</A> limited gains on the blue-chip Dow." 2
+7583 Right-hander must pass physical Right-hander Matt Clement and the Boston Red Sox agreed Friday to a three-year deal in the \$25 million range, according to a report on MLB. 1
+2534 Sony, Nintendo power up for battle of the portable game consoles (AFP) AFP - Riding on the global success of PlayStation 2 (PS2), Sony has launched its first hand-held game console to challenge rival Nintendo, whose Game Boy Advance monopolizes the worldwide portable game market. 3
+6668 Waugh: Shoaib will test Australians Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh says he thinks Shoaib Akhtar will test the home side when it tackles Pakistan at the WACA. Having recently watched Australia end a 35-year hoodoo in India with a 2-1 series 1
+6512 SAY NEIGHBORS #39; WEAPONS LEAVE THEM VULNERABLE Electrical engineering student Roozbeh Rahimi reflects a common sentiment among Iranians when he expresses hope that this famous tourist city will gain fame soon for its nuclear technology. 0
+5301 #39;Poison pill #39; just in case THE haste with which News Corporation has adopted a quot;poison pill quot; - or stockholders rights plan - following the bold move of John Malone #39;s Liberty Media to put its foot on a further 8 per cent of the voting stock demonstrates a real concern as to his 2
+2382 Who is Hurt by Microsoft #39;s Neglect of Older Browsers? Microsoft may find the burden of securing older versions of Windows browsers a burden. Tough. But its neglect hurts the entire Internetand leaves and opening for open-source replacement. 3
+1529 World News: Zimbabwe jails UK #39;coup plotter #39; The British leader of a group of 67 alleged mercenaries accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea has been sentenced to seven years in jail. 0
+3096 Office Depot Chairman, CEO Nelson Resigns Office Depot Inc. (ODP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Nelson resigned quot;by mutual agreement quot; with the board, after four years at the helm. 2
+4880 Danish group #39;s gift criticized A Danish group has caused controversy in Colombia by publicly donating money to the country #39;s largest Marxist guerrilla organization. 0
+4742 Game on as Sony puts 100 tag on PSP system SONY is going head-to-head with Nintendo in the battle for the handheld games console market. The company will price its long-awaited PlayStation Portable (PSP) at about 100 for its launch in Japan, when 3
+5039 Kidnappers in Iraq seize Lebanese-American contractor, four <b>...</b> Gunmen abducted a Lebanese-American contractor who worked with the US Army from his Baghdad home, Iraqi officials said Wednesday, while four Jordanian truck drivers were seized by assailants in a separate kidnapping. 0
+7435 Spain coach faces racism inquiry THE Spanish football federation yesterday opened a disciplinary file against national coach Luis Aragones - but anti-racism campaigners expect him to be let off with a warning. 1
+5124 Confident Bush Outlines Ambitious Plan for 2nd Term President Bush said he would begin work immediately on his proposal to overhaul Social Security. 0
+5721 Prso seals victory for 10-man Rangers Striker Dado Prso netted a second-half penalty as Rangers battled to a 1-0 Scottish Premier League win at Hibernian on Sunday. Prso converted after 65 minutes after 1
+5771 Deutsche Bank to Sell Scudder Business to Legg Mason Deutsche Bank AG of Germany plans to sell its New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Chicago offices of Scudder Private Investment Counsel to Legg Mason Inc. for \$55 million, plus payments of up to \$26 million, the company said Monday. 2
+5738 Fate of Cameras on the Line Virginia's 10-year experiment with red-light cameras at traffic intersections expires next year, and it is uncertain whether they will be renewed. 3
+5939 Explosions rock Argentine banks A blast rocks a branch of Citibank in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, killing a security guard, reports say. 0
+2848 Pharma Groups Work on EPC Issues Sept. 30, 2004Reacting to calls from pharmaceutical retailers, distributors and manufacturers, EPCglobal has added a new action group to specifically study the pharmaceutical industry 3
+5407 Keane hits two to put Spurs back on track Tottenham, in disarray last weekend following the shock resignation of manager Jacques Santini, got their troubled campaign back on the rails last night by putting Championship opponents 1
+6219 Top exec shares business lessons Jeff Raikes was working at Apple Computer in the early 1980s when a guy named Steve Ballmer called and asked him to interview for a product-management job at a small software outfit in the Seattle area. 3
+4020 TI Profit Up on Cellular, TV Chip Sales Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said quarterly profit rose about 26 percent on demand from handset 2
+3119 IRS Demands FICA from Chili's Owner NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brinker International Inc. which operates the Chili's restaurant chain, on Monday said it received a demand from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service regarding the company's share of FICA taxes on unreported tips of \$31.4 million during 2000 to 2002. 2
+3727 More dead in fresh Iraq violence At least nine Iraqis and four US soldiers are reported to have been killed in renewed violence in Iraq. 0
+3157 Gordon Cooper, NASA Mercury Pioneer, Dies LOS ANGELES - Gordon Cooper, who was the youngest and perhaps cockiest member of the original Mercury astronauts and set the space endurance record that helped clear the way for the first moon landing, has died. He was 77... 0
+5660 Grief, tears as mother, seven children killed in house fire mourned (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ST. CATHARINES, Ont. (CP) - About 1,000 mourners filled a church Saturday for a funeral service for a mother and her seven children killed when fire tore through their century-old rural southwestern Ontario home. 0
+4368 Bucks' Zendon Hamilton Has Knee Surgery (AP) AP - Milwaukee Bucks forward Zendon Hamilton will miss six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. 1
+1085 Microsoft bends on Sender ID SOFTWARE FIRM Microsoft seems to have agreed to bend to the will of the open source community on its anti-spam technology sender ID. 3
+1911 Global Warming May Spur Fiercer Hurricanes - Experts (Reuters) Reuters - As Hurricane Ivan and its powerful\winds churned through the Gulf of Mexico, scientists told\Congress on Wednesday that global warming could produce\stronger and more destructive hurricanes in the future. 3
+5976 Olympic 2012 : Madrid unveils bid dossier Madrid, one of five cities bidding to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, unveiled its dossier on Wednesday (17 November), just two days after submitting it to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). 1
+5922 Focus on deadly Africa diseases The UN's Global Fund meets African leaders in Tanzania for talks on fighting the world's deadliest diseases. 0
+5570 No. 6 Syracuse Crushes N. Colo. 104-54 Syracuse #39;s Hakim Warrick dunks against Northern Colorado during the first half in Syracuse, NY, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli). 1
+1064 French Students Face New Head Scarf Ban PARIS - Millions of French students returned to school Thursday as a new law that bans Islamic head scarves from classrooms went into effect amid demands by Islamic radicals holding two French hostages in Iraq that the law be scrapped. Muslim leaders in France, who had largely opposed the law, urged calm for the return to class... 0
+4095 National Guard HQ attacked near Baghdad A mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad killed at least four National Guards and injured 80 others, officials said Tuesday. 0
+2188 Martha Stewart Is Allowed to Start Prison Term Early A federal judge ordered Martha Stewart today to surrender for prison by Oct. 8, granting the Ms. Stewart's request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale. 2
+910 Intel Shrinks Transistor Size By 30 pinkUZI writes quot;Intel will announce that it has crammed 500 million transistors on to a single memory chip, shrinking them in size by 30. 3
+1899 -Posted by dave.rosenberg 1:51 pm (PDT) In what seems to be one of the more bizarre and confusing aspects of the unholy alliance between Sun and Microsoft, Sun #39;s recent 10k filingincludes previously unseen legalese from the settlement agreement. 3
+2105 Malaysia expects to resume poultry exports to Singapore soon By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Malaysia Correspondent Melissa Goh. KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia expects to resume export of poultry and eggs from two states to Singapore by the end of this month but only after meeting conditions set by the island. 0
+1267 Golf's New No. 1 Tiger Woods's reign as the world's top player ends at 264 weeks as Vijay Singh has seized the No. 1 spot after beating Woods to win the Deutsche Bank on Monday. 1
+6231 Skulls Trojan keelhauls Symbian phones Users with Symbian-based mobile phones have been hit by malicious code that disables smartphone features. Skulls, a Trojan horse program that poses as gaming software, is one of the first examples of malicious code to successfully infect mobiles. 3
+6372 Streamlined Cable TV in a Card An innovation called the CableCard, which slides into a slot on the back of many new TV sets, is meant to eliminate the cable box. So why aren't cable customers hearing more about it? 3
+3028 New York Yankees Team Report - October 1 (Sports Network) - Orlando Hernandez tries to rebound from his first loss of the season this evening when the New York Yankees open a three-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays at SkyDome. 1
+6309 Family of JFK attacks Dallas death game A VIDEO games company from Scotland is causing outrage in America with a title called JFK Reloaded, which allows players to look through the crosshairs of Lee Harvey Oswalds rifle and assassinate the late US President. 3
+3124 Turkey defiant over EU accession Turkey's foreign minister says the EU should not attach conditions to Turkey's bid to start membership talks. 0
+6825 Rams' Faulk Downgraded to Questionable ST. LOUIS, Mo., (Sports Network) - St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers with a bruised left knee. 1
+6042 Argentina Views China As Market Economy Argentina recognized China as a market economy on Thursday, granting the Asian country a status it has been seeking worldwide to keep countries from imposing penalties on the dumping of Chinese exports. 2
+5901 Judge asked to penalize Microsoft over e-mails Burst.com asked a US judge to penalize Microsoft for destroying e-mails it says the world #39;s largest software company should have preserved as evidence in antitrust suits. 2
+2264 Team Directors Criticize Hamilton Test Procedure Two Spanish cycling team directors have criticized how American Tyler Hamilton #39;s positive test for a blood transfusion was carried out. 1
+4422 US security official killed in Iraq attack A US security official, assigned to the US Embassy in Baghdad, was killed on Sunday by a mortar attack on a US Army base near Baghdad International Airport, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said. 0
+5249 Arafat Said to Have Liver Failure; PM to Visit PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat, critically ill in a Paris hospital, has suffered liver failure, a Palestinian official said on Sunday as Arafat's subordinates decided in his absence to enforce a law and order plan in Palestinian areas. 0
+2409 McDOWELL SUCCEEDS WHERE AMERICANS FAIL Nobody and nothing could overshadow Colin Montgomerie last week, but Ulsterman Graeme McDowell was doing it at Woburn again today. 1
+2974 Saks to close 11 stores New York retailing group Saks said Friday it will close 11 stores and shed 700 jobs. The company said it will close down eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Off 5th Avenue 2
+2701 DaimlerChrysler, Bombardier Settle Dispute German-American automaker DaimlerChrysler and Canadian transportation company Bombardier have settled a dispute over the 2001 sale of railcar maker Adtranz, the companies said in statements Tuesday. 2
+4290 Death Toll 69 in Japan Typhoon, 19 Still Missing TOKYO (Reuters) - As the death toll rose from Japan's deadliest typhoon in two decades, experts warned on Friday that climate change could bring a stormier future. 0
+7012 Leiter returns as Pavano prepares to go Al Leiter is returning to the Marlins, but Carl Pavano appears to be a goner. Leiter, a left-hander who threw the franchise #39;s first no-hitter in 1996 and helped the team win its first World Series in 1997, signed a one-year \$8 million contract Wednesday. 1
+2279 Ex-Enron executive testifies about cover-up The first witness in the first Enron criminal trial testified this morning she believed those higher up than both she and the Enron accountant now on trial were in on an effort to hide illicit 2
+3174 Why Putin is backing Kyoto again Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin decide to ratify the Kyoto Protocol on climate change last week, only six months after his top adviser, Andrei Illarionov, called it a quot;death treaty? 0
+6680 Grinstein: Delta Pilots #39; Retirement Exodus Likely On Wednesday At least 100 Delta Air Lines (nyse: DAL - news - people ) pilots are expected to retire effective Wednesday. That #39;s the starting date for the 32.5 pay cut agreed upon under Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein #39;s master plan. 2
+4567 "EU Head Office Trims 2005 Growth Forecast (AP) AP - The European Union's head office issued a bleak economic report Tuesday, warning that the sharp rise in oil prices will ""take its toll"" on economic growth next year while the euro's renewed climb could threaten crucial exports." 0
+2314 American Eagle Reaches Deal With Pilots Union leaders representing pilots at American Eagle, the commuter division of American Airlines, have accepted a tentative contract agreement that includes pay raises. 2
+6170 All-rounder McGrath Glenn McGrath, thoroughbred fast bowler for a decade, embarked on a new career as an all-rounder in his 102nd Test match at the Gabba, hitting his first half-century as Australia 1
+758 HP brand to inject new life into ink The company splashes a new name on the inks to be used in its photo printers. 3
+6577 Toronto #39;s SkyDome sold for \$25 million Toronto #39;s Major League Baseball franchise finally has a nest it can call its own. Blue Jays-owner Rogers Communications has reached a \$25 million deal to buy the SkyDome. 1
+7009 Benitez praises Gerrard #39;s role Rafael Benitez praised the captain #39;s performance of Steven Gerrard after his dramatic late goal earned Liverpool a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. 1
+6216 No deal on dollar as US shrugs off European pressure Europe and Japan failed yesterday to persuade the United States to address the decline in the dollar, despite talks at a fractious meeting of the Group of 20 industrialised and developing nations. 2
+689 Vote 2004 - a guide to the primary Get ready for the primary with the Herald-Tribunes special news section profiling all the federal, state and local candidates in races in Tuesdays election. 0
+4616 Threat to behead Japanese soldier The group led by wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has said it has abducted a member of Japan #39;s armed forces and is threatening to behead him if the Japanese government does not withdraw its troops from Iraq within 48 hours. 0
+4819 Tennis: Agassi makes short work of Vliegen STOCKHOLM - Andre Agassi made short work of Kristof Vliegen in his opening Stockholm Open tennis match today, beating the Belgian 6-2 6-4 in just over an hour. 1
+1981 Sudan Accuses U.S. Over Darfur Talks Breakdown ABUJA (Reuters) - Sudan blamed the United States for the failure of three weeks of peace talks between Khartoum and Darfur rebels on Friday, but African Union mediators said negotiations would resume in October. 0
+5800 NetApp claims breakthrough with new storage software Network Appliance has announced what it terms a key milestone in its Storage Grid vision with the release of its Data ONTAP 7G enterprise storage software, which the company is touting as bringing newer functionality and lower costs to the concept of 3
+5187 RSA sees looming identity crisis online As Internet becomes a crime-choked neighborhood, companies could close their e-commerce shutters and customers could flee. 3
+970 UPDATE 3-Albertsons hit by California strike; shares fall Albertsons Inc. (ABS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US grocer, on Tuesday reported a substantial drop in its quarterly profit as heavy promotions 2
+3687 Piracy crackdown yields \$2.2 million The Business Software Alliance collects out-of-court settlements from companies that violated copyright rules. 3
+2152 Jury Nearly Set for Enron Criminal Trial (Reuters) Reuters - Opening arguments in the first criminal\case against former Enron Corp. employees are set to begin\after a federal court spent Monday whittling down a panel of\Houston-area residents to find an impartial jury in the city\still stinging from the company's downfall. 2
+4104 Karzai heading for Afghan victory Supporters of Afghan President Hamid Karzai say he is on course to win the presidential elections, with about one-quarter of the votes counted. 0
+6703 Bettman stands firm in dispute NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has again dismissed proposals by the players #39; union for a luxury tax as the sport #39;s lockout continues. 1
+4768 Pilot leaders OK Delta deal The leadership of Delta Air Lines #39; pilot union early this morning approved a tentative concessionary agreement with the company, sending it to a vote of the entire membership. 2
+864 GOP Jamboree May Give Stocks Brief Lift NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fasten your seatbelts. The Republicans are in town. If things go smoothly at the Republican National Convention, the stock market could get a brief boost this week, experts say. 2
+5512 UK: GTA San Andreas Sells One Mi According to the ELSPA, GTA: San Andreas has become the fastest selling video game of all time in the UK. They claim that the title has sold more than one million units in just nine days. 3
+1482 Japan GDP Hurts Yen, U.S. Trade Data Eyed LONDON (Reuters) - The yen fell against other major currencies on Friday on a surprising downward revision to Japanese growth, while the dollar hit three-week lows against the euro on worries about the U.S. trade deficit. 2
+1971 Mother of Jackson Accuser Testifies SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The mother of the boy accusing Michael Jackson of molestation testified Friday she does not remember a private investigator telling her that he was working for one of the pop star's attorneys, but believed he worked directly for the singer... 0
+1300 14 Palestinian Militants Killed in Gaza GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 7, 2004 - Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training camp early Tuesday, killing at least 14 militants and wounding 30 others in one of the deadliest airstrikes since fighting broke out four years ago. 0
+7006 Prosecutor brings charges against former neighbor in NBA brawl PONTIAC, Mich. The man accused of starting the brawl at a Detroit Pistons game last month is no stranger to the man who #39;s filing the charges against him. 1
+3678 Germany deports Turkey militant German police deport an Islamic militant wanted by Turkey, hours after his extradition is approved. 0
+5289 Notebook: James giving Sonics a jump-start Jerome James showed up late to the Sonics #39; home opener, and his lack of substantial playing time in exhibition games hinted at another wasted season full of jokes about a 7-foot-1 guy who couldn #39;t grab a rebound from a toddler. 1
+4186 Robo-servants set to sweep into homes Millions of new robots will be installed in households over the next few years, a UN report predicts. 3
+6507 Virginia Tech downs Virginia, 24-10 The team that few thought could contend for an Atlantic Coast Conference title less than two months ago is now one game away from winning it on its first try. 1
+3214 Lazard Meeting Ends Without IPO Decision PARIS (Reuters) - Lazard's board on Tuesday failed to decide on a share sale that would end over 150 years of private ownership at the independent investment bank but most partners seemed to back the plan, sources close to the matter said. 2
+4811 As Drama Plays Out, Mixed Feelings for Arafat #39;s Neighbors No crowds of well-wishers massed Thursday outside the Mukata, the mostly ruined compound where Yasser Arafat has been confined for the past two years. 0
+2033 Paper:US Airways Loses Loans for 100 Jets WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Airways lost the financing for nearly 100 regional jets that were to be a key part of the bankrupt airline's restructuring plan, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. 2
+6860 Bedding Blip? Go Back to Sleep This is getting old. Every time Hidden Gems selection Select Comfort (Nasdaq: SCSS) gets settled in and ready for a long night #39;s rest full of dreams of two-times-in-three-years capital gains, along 2
+3537 Shock Jock Group Boosts Satellite Radio Profile When radio shock jocks Opie and Anthony considered their next career move after two firings in four years, the twisted twosome was ready to feign rehabilitation. Or at least that was the plan when they sat down with satellite radio executives. 3
+5914 Louisville Slams Tulane NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - Eric Shelton rushed for two touchdowns, Stefan LeFors passed for 247 yards with two touchdowns and No. 7 Louisville completed a perfect Conference USA campaign by routing Tulane, 55-7, 1
+6037 Stern Blasts FCC at Satellite Promotion #39;Down With the FCC! #39; Howard Stern Says at New York Rally to Promote Switch to Satellite Radio. Radio host Howard Stern, below center, waits as thousands of his fans line up to receive a free Sirius radio from him in Union Square in New York Thursday, Nov. 2
+1863 Judge Weighs Evidence in IBM, SCO Case IBM attorneys argued that Utah-based SCO Group has failed to provide any evidence that IBM allowed proprietary Unix code to enter the freely distributed Linux operating system and its \$5 billion suit making that claim should be dismissed. 3
+1245 Iraq Group Sets Ransom, Deadline for French Release (Reuters) Reuters - A statement posted on a Web site\purportedly by an Iraqi group which said it was holding two\French hostages set a #36;5 million ransom on Monday and issued a\48-hour deadline for its demands to be met. 0
+4621 Japanese citizen reportedly taken hostage in Iraq The Islamic militant group of Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi reportedly claims to have taken a Japanese citizen hostage in Iraq. In a video shown on the Internet, the group threatens to execute him if Tokyo does not withdraw its troops from Iraq in 48 hours. 0
+4068 Karzai Camp Scents Victory Early in Afghan Poll KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai was on course on Tuesday for an outright victory in the country's historic presidential election with almost a quarter of the votes counted from the poll 10 days ago. 0
+1262 Maid sues Sony Pictures exec p2pnet.net News- James Jackson, vp of legal affairs for Sony Pictures Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy protection just days before a lawsuit accusing him and his wife of involuntary servitude, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, negligence and 3
+7512 Israel withdraws from Gaza camp Israel withdraws from Khan Younis refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, after a four-day operation that left 11 dead. 0
+1709 Novell #39;s Microsoft attack completes Linux conversion Novell Inc. has completed its conversion to Linux by launching an attack on Microsoft Corp., claiming that the company has stifled software innovation and that the market will abandon Microsoft Windows at some point in the future. 3
+6095 A PC in the toaster? How mod! photos There's also room in the humidor and the Darth Vader helmet. Take a gander at some strange and wonderful creations. 3
+4264 SBC Bundles Up for Long Term (The Motley Fool) The Motley Fool - The lure of bundling services has been hanging over the communications industry for the past six years or so, although many companies have been unable to perfect a winning strategy. Bundling brings together services such as wired (local and long distance) and wireless phone service, Internet access, and satellite or cable television services. 3
+7132 Plant a tree at Easter urges Nobel laureate world to plant trees at Easter as a symbol of renewal and to protect the planet. planted, quot; Maathai told Reuters Television in Oslo, where she received the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. 0
+3081 Tokyo Stocks Finish 2.6 Percent Higher (AP) AP - Tokyo stocks finished sharply higher Monday, fueled by Wall Street's gains last week. The U.S. dollar was higher against the Japanese yen. 0
+5581 Game Daze: #39;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, #39; #39;Midway Arcade <b>...</b> It #39;s violent. It #39;s profane and politically incorrect. It #39;s packed wall to wall with tough thugs doing terrible things. 3
+2791 Disney Rules Out New Deal with Pixar Studios In January Disney and Pixar terminated their talks to extend a distribution partnership that has created such cartoon hits as quot;Finding Nemo quot; and the quot;Toy Story quot; series. 2
+3477 U.S. Warns Americans to Avoid Haiti (AP) AP - Security in Haiti remains unpredictable and dangerous, and Americans should not travel to the Caribbean nation except for emergencies, the State Department said Friday. 0
+665 Athletics: Dominant Phillips takes long jump gold ATHENS - Dwight Phillips of the United States completed a hat-trick of global long jump titles when he crushed the field with his opening leap in Thursday #39;s final to win Olympic gold. 1
+4482 Cisco, Microsoft shake hands on security Cisco and Microsoft have gotten the word: IT managers are tired of constantly plugging security holes in their networks. 3
+7086 Sharon, with Party Backing, Invites Labour Into Govt JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Friday invited the opposition Labour Party to begin talks to form a unity government, a move that would avoid early elections and pave the way for a withdrawal from Gaza. 0
+7519 Saddam meets lawyer, aides due in Court Saddam Hussein met with a defense lawyer Thursday for the first time since his capture a year ago, days before several of his top aides are due to appear in court for hearings on alleged war crimes. 0
+1749 Fish coasts through Second seed Mardy Fish brushed aside the challenge of qualifier Andres Pedroso with a 6-1 6-2 win in the International Tennis Championships. 1
+1184 In the end, goofs sink Jays TORONTO -- All the early miscues belonged to the Oakland Athletics but the ones that mattered the most, in the eighth and ninth innings, were made by the Toronto Blue Jays. 1
+5333 "Microsoft, Novell Settle Antitrust Suit SEATTLE/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MSFT.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MSFT.O</A> said on Monday said it will pay \$536 million to its smaller rival Novell Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NOVL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NOVL.O</A> to settle an antitrust suit and resolved a 10-year dispute with a computer trade group." 2
+5489 Cost of borrowing goes up in US America #39;s central bank, the Federal Reserve, last night raised interest rates for the fourth time in six months and warned US consumers and businesses to expect further increases in the cost of borrowing over the coming months. 2
+2470 Fannie Mae mess worries investors The fallout from allegations of serious accounting problems at Fannie Mae has rattled investors and could even bump up mortgage rates down the road. 2
+1741 Eagles Bring Back Levens; Place Andrews on IR (Reuters) Reuters - The Philadelphia Eagles\made several roster moves on Tuesday, including bringing back\Dorsey Levens and placing Shawn Andrews on injured reserve. 1
+1952 Nalbandian Is Stunned at the Chica Open BEIJING (Reuters) - Resurgent Finn Jarkko Nieminen overpowered David Nalbandian 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 at the China Open on Friday as the seeds continued to tumble in Beijing. 1
+7184 Klitschko too good for Williams Vitali Klitschko proved too strong for Danny Williams as he retained his world championship crown in Las Vegas last night. Williams vowed to continue boxing despite being outclassed by Klitschko. 1
+2527 UN refugee chief sees Darfur autonomy as way out of crisis NDJAMENA : UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers said that Sudan should grant more autonomy to Darfur as he began a visit to address the crisis over the exodus of more than 1.4 million refugees from the troubled region. 0
+5332 Victory so sweet after Athens collapse BRITAIN #39;S world record holder Paula Radcliffe ran away with the closest women #39;s winning margin in the history of the New York City marathon yesterday. 1
+7563 Indiana Hires Hoeppner Miami of Ohio's Terry Hoeppner is hired as Indiana's football coach and vows to take the Hoosiers to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1968. 1
+3766 Patent case challenges Microsoft #39;s #39;AutoPlay #39; A federal judge has set a December date for a patent suit challenging quot;AutoPlay quot; technology included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows. 3
+1560 Pudge, Guillen leave with injuries The Tigers lost both of their All-Stars, shortstop Carlos Guillen and catcher Ivan Rodriguez, to knee injuries on separate plays in Saturday #39;s game against the Twins. 1
+2621 Cisco switch products target small business Cisco Systems is aggressively targeting small and midsize businesses with a set of Ethernet switching products designed to greatly reduce the cost and complexity of operating a network. 3
+3857 Shoppers return in September, sales up 1.5 Shoppers were out last month, propelling sales at the nation #39;s retailers by a strong 1.5, best showing since March. The sizable gain reported by the Commerce Department on Friday came 2
+1230 "So Long XMLHack! \\""It's been a lot of fun writing XMLhack since 1999, but it's time for us to take\a rest.""\\""XMLhack has always been run by volunteers writing in their spare time, and now\most of us have so little of that precious commodity it's infeasible to keep the\site going at anything like the rate we want it to be.""\\""As editor, I'd like to extend my grateful thanks to all the contributors over\time, a list of whom you can see on the contributors page. My special thanks go\to Simon St.Laurent, my co-conspirator from the start.""\\So long guys!\\I've been a subscriber to XMLHack for probably > 3 years now. They were one of\the earlier blog-like sites to have RSS in what I'd call a 'modern' and rich\f ...\\" 3
+2784 CSKA Moscow 2 Paris St Germain 0 CSKA Moscow clinched their first-ever Champions League win on Wednesday as Paris St Germain #39;s revival came to a shuddering halt at the Lokomotiv Stadium. 1
+1465 Georgia Receivers Try to Make Their Mark (AP) AP - It's taken four years and then some. Through injuries, timid play, occasional doubts and flashes of brilliance, everyone at Georgia has waited for Fred Gibson and Reggie Brown to fulfill their enormous potential. 1
+3232 Perez struggles against the Cardinals Odalis Perez learned just how quickly things could unravel against the potent St. Louis Cardinals. After allowing Albert Pujols #39; first-inning home run Tuesday, Perez held the Cardinals hitless until there were two outs in the third. 1
+1630 Court to hear Microsoft appeal to \$521M Eolas ruling A panel of judges on Thursday is scheduled to hear Microsoft's appeal in a case where a jury ordered the software maker to pay \$520.6 million in damages after finding that Internet Explorer (IE) infringed on a patent. 3
+6661 Impact of euro played down The damage to exports caused by a stronger euro has been played down by a member of the European Central Bank #39;s governing council in remarks highlighting the bank #39;s limited concern about the currency #39;s rise. 2
+3878 Pakistani leader arrives for talks Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has arrived in Britain for a visit which will include talks with Prime Minister Tony Blair. 0
+5339 Postal Service to Use Motorola Devices (AP) AP - Motorola Israel Ltd. said Monday it will provide the U.S. Postal Service with new hand-held scanning devices under a three-year deal worth about #36;300 million. 3
+7526 Sharon decides Israel to attend London Mideast peace conference Report: Official announcement due next week during British PM Blair #39;s Israel visit. Conference to be confined to PA reforms, will not deal with borders, refugees, settlers and future of Jerusalem. 0
+7066 Knee Injury Sidelines Chiefs' Holmes (AP) AP - Kansas City Chiefs star running back Priest Holmes will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. 1
+5239 Knicks' Baker on rebound NEW YORK -- Putting a slight spin on Frank Sinatra , Gary Payton figures that if former teammate Vin Baker quot;can do it in New York, with a city like that, then he can do it anywhere. quot; 1
+7260 Sun Unveils Next Generation Client Technology SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW) today unveiled its next generation Sun Ray(TM) Server Software 3.0 an interoperable, platform that enables instant 3
+5168 Diamondbacks Fire New Manager Backman Wally Backman is introduced as the new manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks during a news conference on Nov. 1, 2004, in Phoenix. Backman was fired Friday, Nov. 5, by the club. 1
+6248 Study Ranks St. Louis as Fourth Most Dangerous City A new study ranks St. Louis as the fourth most dangerous city. Camden, New Jersey came in first, followed by Detroit and Atlanta. The rankings are in Morgan Quitno #39;s quot;City Crime Rankings, quot; an annual reference 2
+6780 Microsoft sues eight resellers over dodgy stickers Microsoft has announced it #39;s suing eight PC resellers over claims they have been attaching Certificates of Authenticity (COA) to non-genuine Microsoft products. 3
+4065 GM Protests Spread Across Europe Tens of thousands of General Motors workers across Europe were set to stop working on Tuesday in a sign of solidarity with their German colleagues, who face massive job cuts. 2
+6748 Intel planning Centrino-like brand for desktops Intel is preparing a marketing strategy that will brand desktop PCs with a similar label that made its Centrino notebook technology a household name, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. 2
+5622 AOL Dumping Some Broadband unsupported writes quot;Just days after news that AOL will be breaking up into 4 business units, AOL is telling existing broadband customers in 9 Southern states to find a new carrier. 3
+6451 Mounties left in dark by U.S. on deportation of Syrian-born Canadian (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The Mounties provided information on Maher Arar to American authorities but were left in the dark when the U.S. deported the Canadian citizen to Syria, newly released documents show. 0
+2986 Ex-Manager At Fannie to Skip Hearing The former Fannie Mae employee who assisted federal regulators in an investigation of the company's accounting will not testify at a congressional hearing next week. 2
+1421 Groups Petition U.S. on China Policies (AP) AP - A group of industry, farm and labor groups, seeking to put pressure on the Bush administration before the presidential election, petitioned the government on Thursday to file an unfair trade practices case against China. 0
+849 Closing Ceremonies Host city Athens bid a final farewell to the athletes and guests of the 2004 Summer Games with a spectacular party under a full moon. 1
+3602 Small Fixes Can Pay Big Security Dividends Computer users could stop most viruses and cyber attacks by fixing a small number of common flaws, according to new research. Viruses, spam and distributed denial of service attacks could 3
+2835 Jobless Claims Rise on Hurricanes The number of Americans seeking initial jobless benefits jumped by 18,000 last week, the government said on Thursday, but it attributed the entire rise to the effects of hurricanes that have battered the southern United States. 2
+3302 Gazza goes back to school PAUL GASCOIGNE has quit as player-coach at League Two side Boston because he wants to study for a coaching qualification. The 37-year-old former wants to complete the course before trying to get a player-manager role. 1
+7114 OPEC Agrees to Cut Oil Output in Bid to Firm Up Prices OPEC oil ministers agreed today to cut oil production by one million barrels a day to stem a 24 percent price slide in the past six weeks, and they called for an emergency meeting 2
+812 Mobile phone #39;deafness #39; risk p2pnet.net News:- Defects in Siemens 65 series mobile phones could cause deafness, says the company. quot;In extreme cases, this volume could lead to hearing damage. 3
+6910 Supreme Court Hears Wine Sales Case Winemakers who want to ship directly to consumers across state lines got a sympathetic hearing at the Supreme Court today, as the justices heard oral arguments in a case that could have a dramatic effect on Internet commerce and states' power to regulate the alcohol trade. 3
+1636 Afghan president replaces 2 governors KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai #39;s government Saturday replaced two governors, including a strongman in the west, in a bold step to establish control ahead of landmark presidential elections. 0
+2667 Virgin Mobile growth prospects disappoint Richard Branson #39;s Virgin Mobile has forecast substantially higher earnings and margins, but disappointing predictions for service revenue 2
+7522 Panasonic Races to Meet Plasma Demand Company is expanding production to deliver more flat-panel TVs. 3
+954 FCC asks high court to rule on broadband (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - The federal government is challenging an appeals court ruling that, officials fear, would stifle the expansion of cable broadband services by burdening the providers with new regulations. 3
+3962 ICC probe clears Zimbabwe of racism in cricket LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - The International Cricket Council said yesterday a probe had found no evidence of racism in Zimbabwe cricket and that the Test status of the country #39;s team was never in question. 1
+6349 MyTravel Wins Court Approval for Creditor, Shareholder Meeting MyTravel Plc, an unprofitable UK tour operator, got the go-ahead from a London court to meet creditors for approval of a refinancing plan after it submitted a revised version. 2
+1585 Lions #39; Rogers could miss season Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers will likely miss the remainder of the 2004 campaign after breaking his clavicle in the first quarter of the team #39;s 20-16 season-opening victory over the Chicago Bears. 1
+2070 Odin Technologies Aims to Be the Chief of RFID (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - RFID tags, the dime-sized devices that can track inventory from the factory to the store, are being embraced as one of the hottest of new technologies. But Patrick J. Sweeney II likens most available applications of RFID, or radio frequency identification, to the user-unfriendly personal computers of the 1980s: a blank screen and a command prompt. 3
+3372 Making it look easy CLEVELAND -- Their membership in the NFL elite entitles the Patriots to a gimme from time to time, like yesterday's 42-15 shellacking of the hapless Cleveland Browns. 1
+7090 Huskies fail 1st road test This so-called rivalry might be worth saving after all. UMass finally got one Thursday night. And the Minutemen did it in exciting fashion, one that totally disgusted Jim Calhoun. 1
+2262 Women, and the future of IT <strong>Interview</strong> Professor Wendy Hall talks to <em>The Reg</em> 3
+2806 Immunity in Ebbers Case Opposed in U.S. Filing NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Federal prosecutors told a judge in a filing late Tuesday night that they have evidence that former WorldCom Inc. chief executive Bernard J. Ebbers knew company officials had improperly tinkered with the telecommunications firm's accounting to boost its publicly reported profits. 3
+3915 Sudan Questions WHO Darfur Deaths Figures Sudan on Saturday questioned UN estimates that up to 70,000 people have died from hunger and disease in its remote Darfur region since a rebellion began 20 months ago. 0
+4259 Microsoft, Swatch Partner on Wireless Watch (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has hooked up with Swatch to deliver the latest in a line of smart wristwatches using the software giant's MSN Direct wireless content-delivery technology. 3
+4092 Barcelona crush Malaga 4-0 MADRID, Dec. 5. - Samuel Etoo scored twice to help FC Barcelona beat Malaga 4-0 and extend its lead in the Spanish league to 10 points. 1
+1994 Five killed in suicide car bombing, three taken hostage in Iraq Violence raged on in Iraq on Friday, with five Iraqis killed in a suicide car bombing in Baghdad and three more Turkish drivers reportedly kidnapped. 0
+1175 Tom Ridge sets all-age record in winning World Trotting Derby Tom Ridge set an all-age record of 1 minute 50.2 seconds in winning the \$530,000 World Trotting Derby at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fair yesterday. 1
+6236 Nine men Bhoys fall at Ibrox CELTIC lost ground in the title race today after Rangers won a heated Old Firm encounter that will be better remembered for its sending offs and scuffles. 1
+6322 Citrix buying VPN company Net6 for \$50 million BOSTON - Citrix Systems is buying Net6, a privately-held maker of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology, for \$50 million cash, Citrix said Tuesday. 3
+1610 Spam Stopper Detects Sender Patterns (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - Commtouch's anti-spam software update halts spam by tracking e-mail server sending patterns. 3
+2929 SpaceShipOne ready for X Prize Designer Burt Rutan #39;s SpaceShipOne cracked through Earth #39;s atmosphere and into outer space Sept. 29. Pilot Mike Mevill guided the aircraft to an altitude of 102,870 meters. 3
+2423 Internet Emerging As Potent Terrorist Tool By THOMAS WAGNER LONDON (AP) -- The images coming out of the latest hostage crisis in Iraq - capped by dramatic video of British captive Kenneth Bigley begging for his life - have transfixed Britons, left governments looking helpless, and revived a classic dilemma about whether to negotiate with terrorists. But the plight of the British construction worker and his two murdered American colleagues has also raised new concerns about terrorists' tremendous ability to set agendas in an Internet age that makes their messages - even in the form of shocking beheading videos - all but impossible to stop... 3
+6560 Google Stumbles With New Desktop Tool Google wants to help you effectively access the piles of information you store in the documents, e-mail messages, Web pages, and contact lists stuffed on your PC. 3
+1664 Iraqis Plead With U.S. to Return to City (AP) AP - U.S. troops barred anguished crowds from returning to their homes in the besieged city of Tal Afar on Monday as residents described corpses scattered across orchards and the collapse of essential services such as water and electricity. 0
+3215 Chiron Won't Make Flu Vaccine, Stock Down WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The company that makes half the flu vaccine used in the United States said on Tuesday it will not supply any vaccine for the coming flu season because of problems at its plant in Britain, throwing a major U.S. flu drive into disarray. 2
+3017 Poor nations seek WTO textile aid With 40 years of textile quotas about to be abolished in a move to help developing nations, a group of the world #39;s poorest countries are asking for a different approach: special trade deals to protect them from a free-for-all. 2
+1526 All the world #39;s a web page as the Bard goes online The earliest editions of Shakespeare #39;s plays provide a fascinating insight into how the playwright reworked his masterpieces over time, but until now, due to their age and 3
+3178 SEC considering civil action over 3 AIG press releases American International Group Inc. said it has been informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that it could face a civil action over three of the company's press releases, two of which came out in recent weeks. 2
+6937 IBM sells PC stake to China's Lenovo China's biggest computer maker, Lenovo Group, said today it has acquired a majority stake in International Business Machines Corp.'s personal computer business for \$1.25 billion, one of the biggest Chinese overseas acquisitions ever. 2
+5649 "Bush Says U.S. Will Push Hard on Peace Plan At a news conference with Prime Minister Tony Blair, President Bush said there was a ""great chance"" to create a Palestinian state." 0
+7382 NKorea warns Japan against economic sanctions North Korea has warned Japan that it will treat economic sanctions as a quot;declaration of war quot; and threatens to try to exclude Tokyo from six-party talks on Pyongyang #39;s nuclear arms programs. 0
+4712 Japanese rescuers grapple with rocks to retrieve girl from quake <b>...</b> TOKYO - Rescuers grappled through mud and rocks for a second day Thursday in the hope of finding a three-year-old girl trapped in a crushed car since Japans killer earthquake last weekend. 0
+929 FOOTBALL: RAE KNEE SCAN HAS MCLEISH IN A SWEAT ALEX RAE was in hospital yesterday for a scan on his injured knee after playing through the pain barrier in Sunday #39;s Old Firm clash. 1
+6460 Reliance battle seen getting messier in days ahead: Business India: Mumbai, Nov 26 : The much talked about family feud over the control of Reliance Industries, India #39;s largest industrial house, is set to turn into a full-fledged boardroom battle that may entail a revamp of the company #39;s management. 2
+7175 Golf: Englishman Neil Cheetham leads by one in Mpumalanga England #39;s Neil Cheetham leads by one shot going into the final round of the Dunhill Classic at Leopard Creek after a solid 69 on Saturday. 1
+3514 Sarin Carries Hoyas Kim Sarin rushes for a career-high 180 yards and throws a scoring pass as Georgetown snaps a four-game losing streak with a 21-0 victory over winless Virginia Military Institute on Saturday. 1
+6711 Local group joins suit to de-list endangered species Bob Briggs wifes family has owned about 1,000 acres of redwood forest off Waddell Creek since 1913. He doesnt clearcut, and logs about once a decade. 2
+6858 Conference fumbles top status ATLANTA - Tommy Tuberville isn #39;t much into computers and formulas to determine who should play for college football #39;s national championship. 1
+4704 "New Web Domain Names Get Preliminary Nod (AP) AP - Two new Internet domain names #151; "".post"" and "".travel"" #151; could appear online as early as next year as the Internet's key oversight board announced preliminary approval on Wednesday." 3
+5092 Telecom lifts first quarter net profit 19pc Telecom Corp today reported its September first quarter net profit rose 19 per cent to \$193 million. The profit bettered analysts #39; average forecasts of \$185m. 2
+1117 Argentine court acquits bombing suspects An Argentine court acquitted five suspects in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center that killed 85 people, La Nacion newspaper reported Friday. 0
+5211 "Melvin Faces Major Challenge in Arizona (AP) AP - After the Wally Backman fiasco, the Arizona Diamondbacks were fortunate to have a handy and willing backup choice in Bob Melvin. The low-key Melvin so coveted the managing job that he brushed aside any concern about being the team's second choice. ""This is the one I really wanted,"" he said. ""This is where I feel most at home."" That home, though, is in disarray." 1
+2816 Grand Jury Adds to HealthSouth Charges Federal prosecutors yesterday announced new perjury and obstruction-of-justice charges against HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard M. Scrushy, accusing the former chief executive of the rehabilitation 2
+6447 Four employees of British security firm slain by mortar attack in <b>...</b> A mortar attack killed four employees of a British security firm and wounded 15 others in the Baghdad #39;s Green Zone, a fortified area that houses the 0
+6931 Bipartisan Panel Seeks Greenhouse Gas Limits A bipartisan commission that includes energy industry executives, environmentalists and academics will issue a report Wednesday that calls on the nation to adopt mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming, set stricter fuel economy standards and promote nuclear power, renewable energy and oil exploration. 2
+4812 Militant Rivals Show Unity Behind Arafat (AP) AP - The militant Palestinian group Hamas said Friday it was setting aside its differences with ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and called for a united Palestinian leadership to work toward general elections. 0
+3277 UPDATE 2-UK #39;s Linx drops ITW offer after Danaher steams in British company Linx Printing Technologies Plc (LPT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) dropped its backing for an earlier takeover offer on Wednesday after US firm Danaher Corp (DHR. 2
+6443 Russia agrees to Dalai Lama visit despite certain anger from China (AFP) AFP - Russia will allow Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to visit a southern Buddhist Russian region for the first time, the foreign ministry said in a move certain to anger China. 0
+4371 EU to Give \$100 Mln for AU Force in Darfur-Solana ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The European Union and its member states will contribute more than \$100 million to an African Union (AU) force in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Saturday. 0
+7061 Opel to cut payroll by 9,500 Opel gets by without layoffs. Readers taking in these and similar headlines earlier this week were well advised to read the fine print. 2
+5522 Jet-Lagged Clarke Tied for Lead in Japan GOTEMBA, Japan (Reuters) - Britain's Darren Clarke shook off the effects of jet-lag and a hectic schedule to fire a six-under-par 66 for a share of the first-round lead at the Taiheiyo Masters Thursday. 1
+6126 Barrett: Good business models vary widely BANGALORE, INDIA - Peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing would never have gathered momentum if the music industry had adopted models for distribution over the Internet, said Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Craig Barrett, addressing IT executives in India Friday. 3
+2170 Sony Shows Smaller PlayStation 2 (AP) AP - Sony Corp. on Tuesday showed a smaller book-size PlayStation 2 going on sale worldwide next month that will help the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant cut costs as video-game consoles continue to drop in price. 3
+7595 Around the world Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned with the most harmful known dioxin, which is contained in Agent Orange, a scientist who analyzed his blood said Friday. 0
+5943 "Enbridge to Buy Some of Shell's Pipelines TORONTO (Reuters) - Enbridge Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ENB.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ENB.TO</A> will buy Shell's Gulf of Mexico natural gas pipelines for \$613 million in a move that will make it a major transporter in the huge gas-producing area, Canada's No. 2 pipeline company said on Wednesday." 2
+3280 Zingo keeps Manganese Bronze in red (FT.com) FT.com - Losses from its Zingo mobile phone cab-ordering service kept Manganese Bronze Holdings, maker of London taxis, in the red last year. 3
+4821 US confirms commitment to defend Taiwan Mr Powell says that while the US recognises the one-China policy, it will offer to assist Taiwan if it is threatened. A US State Department spokesman says the issue came up during talks with China #39;s visiting military chief, General Liang Guanglie. 0
+4143 Earthquake shook Yunnan, China BAOSHAN, China - A strong earthquake shook southwest China. The epicenter of magnitude 5 quakes on the Richter scale was located in the province of Yunnan not far from the city of Baoshan. 0
+1889 RIM takes new BlackBerry design overseas Revamped keyboard is key feature of the 7100v, which is headed for European and Asian shores.\ 3
+5010 Sabotage halts Iraq oil exports from north KIRKUK, Iraq, Nov 2 (AFP) - Iraqi oil exports to Turkey were halted after a series of attacks Tuesday, including a major strike on a pipeline network connecting wells west of Kirkuk with the main export pipeline and refineries further south, oil officials 0
+3686 U.S. Seeking NATO Help in Afghanistan Washington will ask NATO\to devise a blueprint by February to have the alliance take\over operations in Afghanistan, now split between an American\force and NATO contingent, officials said on Tuesday. 0
+2928 Threat of Extinction Looms Over Larger Species Being the biggest dog may pay off at feeding time, but species that grow too large may be more vulnerable to extinction, new research suggests. Over 50 million years a succession of large carnivores evolved in North America, diversified, and then died out. 3
+3913 "FDA Orders Strong Antidepressant Warning Labels By DIEDTRA HENDERSON WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Friday ordered that all antidepressants carry ""black box"" warnings that they ""increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior"" in children who take them. Patients and their parents will be given medication guides that include the warning with each new prescription or refill..." 3
+1270 CBA to purchase local lender #39;s share Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) said yesterday it was in talks with the Jinan City Commercial Bank (JNCCB) about buying a stake in the regional lender. 2
+3920 Bush and Kerry Trade Barbs in Fla., Ohio DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The presidential candidates found new ways to go negative Saturday, President Bush accusing his Democratic challenger of putting politics ahead of the war on terror and Sen... 0
+2576 "Kill The Poor I've been a soup van volunteer for three months plus a couple of weeks. I've also been casually mentioning this example of my beneficence in everyday conversation for about the same length of time. I use this particular phrasing, rather than ""I work on a soup van"", because what I'm trying to emphasise is that I didn't take it up lightly or gingerly. In the beginning, I didn't know exactly how it would turn out, but I did know that I wanted to be good. Between then and now, an awful lot became clear." 3
+3813 FCC exempts fiber-to-curb from sharing requirements The Federal Communications Commission Thursday voted to allow incumbent telephone carriers from sharing fiber-to-the-curb deployments from competitors, prompting one incumbent to announce an accelerated fiber rollout. 2
+3291 New Sony PC Boasts 1,000 GB of Storage (AP) AP - Japan's Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home-server system in Japan with 1,000 gigabytes of hard-drive storage #151; enough to record six TV channels for a week straight #151; the company said. 3
+5188 Returning Fallujans will face clampdown FALLUJAH, Iraq -- The US military is drawing up plans to keep insurgents from regaining control of this battle-scarred city, but returning residents may find that the measures make Fallujah look more like a police state than the democracy they have been promised. 0
+2589 Virgin tunes into the online music market quot;We dont see this market as crowded. There is tremendous growth potential quot; - Zack Zalon, Virgin Digital president. Story in full VIRGIN Mobile, part of billionaire Sir Richard Bransons sprawling business 3
+1360 Intel silent on Jayhawk replacement SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel Corp. on Tuesday provided a few more details about future plans for its enterprise server processors, but the company maintained its silence on its plans for an upcoming dual-core Xeon processor, which it has promised as the next major follow-up to the Nocona chip it launched in August. 3
+5891 "Some Democrats Believe the Party Should Get Religion Bested by a Republican campaign emphasizing Christian faith, some Democrats are stepping up efforts to organize the ""religious left.""" 0
+3522 Rebels use late TD to top Gamecocks COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Ethan Flatt found Bill Flowers in the corner of the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown pass with 1:05 left to give Mississippi a 31-28 victory over No. 25 South Carolina yesterday. 1
+6925 Coca-Cola will not sell low-carb C2 in UK Coca-Cola has decided not to sell its C2 brand in the UK, one of the company #39;s biggest markets, raising doubts about the future of the mid- calorie soft drink just six months after its launch in North America and Japan. 2
+3303 "Stern to Join Sirius Satellite Radio NEW YORK - Howard Stern has long had two words for the Federal Communications Commission - and in 15 months, he can finally utter them on the air. The self-proclaimed ""King of All Media,"" perhaps the most influential radio voice of the last 20 years, is shifting his salacious act to satellite radio and freeing himself from the increasingly harsh glare of federal regulators..." 0
+6066 Kmart and Sears announce merger Kmart Holding Corp and Sears, Roebuck and Co said Wednesday that they are merging to form a new retail company called Sears Holdings Corp that will be the US #39; third-largest retailer with about US\$55 billion in annual revenues. 2
+3282 Qatar Defense Show Focuses on Videogame Technology DOHA (Reuters) - Rick Bracewell is driving through Baghdad when gunmen open fire. Then a nearby dead dog strapped with explosives blows up and his vehicle goes up in flames. 3
+6838 iPod year #39;s hot gift One of the hottest holiday gifts this year is the Apple iPod, the digital-age equivalent of the Sony Walkman. The iPod, which stores music files downloaded from a computer 3
+6201 Mosley Unable to Escape Winkys Jab Las Vegas, NV: You have to give credit to Sugar Shane Mosley. For the second time in his career, the former world champion valiantly tried to reverse a thorough beating by jumping headfirst into an immediate rematch. 1
+7489 "Point-counterpoint: Nets stifle Knicks Jason Kidd had the pass of the night, an off-the-backboard, alley-oop feed that Vince Carter dunked, and the New Jersey Nets defeated the New York Knicks and their self-proclaimed ""best point guard in the NBA,"" 93-87, last night at Madison Square Garden. Kidd didn't outplay point guard counterpart Stephon Marbury, who made that bold declaration the previous day at practice." 1
+7275 Microsoft Unveils Software to Find Files (AP) AP - Microsoft Corp. on Monday joined the battle for supremacy in so-called desktop search, introducing software for quickly locating files on personal computers that challenges Google's two-month-old rival product. 3
+6594 "Pew Weblog Statistics \\Interesting data this morning (thanks Dan ) on weblogs:\\""Blog readership shoots up 58 in 2004 6 million Americans get news and\information fed to them through RSS aggregators But 62 of online Americans do\not know what a blog is""\\Read the PDF for more stats (man I hate PDF).\\""27 of internet users say they read blogs, a 58 jump from the 17 who told us\they were blog readers in February. This means that by the end of 2004 32\million Americans were blog readers. Much of the attention to blogs focused on\those that covered the recent political campaign and the media. And at least\some of the overall growth in blog readership is attributable to political\blogs. Some 9 of internet users ...\\" 3
+2886 Minding the Search Engine Business Microsoft just swears that it hasn #39;t given up on Internet Explorer and that it #39;s really, really important to the future of Microsoft, to the next version of Windows, etc. 3
+6484 Yukos plans to fix itself before auction The Russian oil giant Yukos said yesterday that management was putting together an emergency plan to continue running the company for a few months, even after the auction of its prize asset in December. 2
+6010 Oil Steady as Winter Worries Stem Decline LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices were steady on Thursday as concern over lean heating fuel supplies in the United States and Europe ahead of winter stemmed falls of nearly \$10 since late October. 2
+4833 Canning Zook could backfire on the Gators Florida long-snapper Casey Griffith let the secret slip while talking to a Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Sun-Sentinel reporter this week: quot;Don #39;t tell anyone I told you this, but someone inside the system told me they heard we #39;re going to be playing against 1
+3265 How to take the perfect penalty A sports psychologist says how footballers should prepare themselves for the high-pressure penalties. 3
+3958 War in Iraq Did Not Make World Safer, Annan Says LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The US-led war in Iraq has not made the world any safer, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said in a British television interview aired on Sunday. 0
+1112 Lynch triumphs at Redcar Fergal Lynch had a good win at Redcar as he returned to action yesterday along with champion jockey Kieren Fallon, fellow rider Darren Williams and trainer Karl Burke, after their shock 1
+7308 White Sox trade Lee to Brewers The Chicago White Sox traded outfield slugger Carlos Lee to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Scott Podsednik , reliever Luis Vizcaino , and a player to be named in a deal announced yesterday at baseball's winter meetings in Anaheim, Calif. 1
+6133 Next Big Hit at the Modern: Its Reopening The buzz over the greatly enlarged museum is expected to turn into a cacophony on Saturday. 0
+6494 Pompey start life without Harry with a win London - Portsmouth have recovered from the shock of manager Harry Redknapp #39;s resignation in midweek to give new executive director Velimir Zajec his first win. 1
+3922 Astronauts arrive at space station A RUSSIAN spacecraft has delivered three astronauts to the International Space Station, overcoming docking system problems which had delayed its launch. 3
+1562 Orthodox patriarch killed in Greek air crash ATHENSEgypt #39;s Patriarch of Alexandria, whose post traces its lineage to one of Christ #39;s disciples, was killed with his Greek Orthodox retinue yesterday in a helicopter crash, Greek authorities confirmed. 0
+3353 Asia-Europe Forum Grows, Myanmar Irritates HANOI (Reuters) - An Asia-Europe forum accepted Myanmar and 12 other new members on Thursday ahead of a summit strained by Yangon's human rights record and detention of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi. 0
+1762 Technical Hitch Delays Russia Space Station Launch (Reuters) Reuters - The launch of a Russian rocket scheduled\to blast off to the International Space Station next month has\been postponed because of problems with the docking system,\Russia's space agency said on Wednesday. 3
+4499 "Scientists: Volcano Monitoring Funds Low (AP) AP - For lack of funds, more than a third of the nation's ""truly dangerous"" volcanos lack even a seismometer for detecting signs of an impending eruption, scientists say." 3
+4279 Golf Capsules JL Lewis shot a 10-under 62 for his best start ever on the PGA Tour and a two-shot lead Thursday in the Funai Classic at Disney. Lewis putted for birdie on every hole and made 11 of them on the Magnolia course to match his career-low round. 1
+7558 CarMax Earnings Fall, Stock Up on Outlook (Reuters) Reuters - CarMax Inc. on Friday posted\lower quarterly profit, but the used-car retailer said its\sales have been steadily improving, sending its shares up as\much as 14 percent. 2
+3644 Afghanistan heads for vote count Afghans arrange votes in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2004. The Afghan Joint Electoral Management Body decided on Monday to suspend vote counting and start to investigate into the voting process. 0
+4470 NASA Puts Hands-Free Linkup to a Test Tuesday, barring a weather-caused delay, for the first time the United States will send an autonomous robot vehicle to join up with a satellite and conduct a 20-hour demonstration of its abilities -- without any human guidance. 3
+2192 Golf: Woods #39; bitter sip from cup MICHIGAN - Tiger Woods finished the 35th Ryder Cup on a personal winning note in the last-day singles, but the enigma of his relationship with the biennial team competition remains. 1
+4106 Iran given nuclear deadline the (International Atomic Energy Agency) board of governors, quot; he said. quot;A proposal will be put to them. quot;. produce fuel for nuclear weapons -- but Tehran rejected the demand as illegal. 0
+2223 MP3 Portable Market to Hit \$52B by 2008 Apple will be getting some stiff competition in the coming year. A slew of manufacturers will soon offer players utilizing small 1 quot; hard drives that help propel the iPod and allow them to compete more favorably in the market. 3
+6021 "Congress Told FDA Failed Public on Vioxx WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration failed the public in its oversight of Merck Co Inc.'s painkiller Vioxx, which has been withdrawn, and is ""incapable of protecting America"" from another dangerous drug, an agency researcher told Congress on Thursday." 2
+3910 Britain Ups Anti-Terror Security Spending (AP) AP - The Sept. 11 attacks on America forced Prime Minister Tony Blair's government to ponder a troubling question: Could terrorists pull off something similar, or even worse, in London or another big British city? The answer, they concluded, was yes. 0
+3720 McDonald #39;s earnings beat forecasts McDonald #39;s third-quarter earnings rose a higher-than-expected 42 percent, the world #39;s largest restaurant chain says, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower tax rate. 2
+6028 Suspect Animal Tested for Mad Cow Disease WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Government scientists are chasing a possible new case of mad cow disease in the United States, with final results on a suspicious slaughtered animal expected in coming days, officials said on Thursday. 2
+2312 Probe Examining Fannie's Promises Fannie Mae chief executive Franklin D. Raines invited reporters to his Wisconsin Avenue headquarters a year ago to complain good-naturedly that recent disclosures of accounting manipulations at smaller rival Freddie Mac had unjustly hurt his company. 2
+2946 Large mammals facing the fate of the sabre tooth THE future of the world #39;s large wild mammals is threatened by pressures similar to those that caused the extinction of two-thirds of such species at the end of the most recent Ice Age. 3
+709 Sprint, SBC Announce Wi-Fi Roaming Pact Customers of Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. will be able to use both companies' wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday. 3
+3594 Sharon Rejects Army Bid to Wind Down Gaza Offensive Israel #39;s Ariel Sharon has rejected his army #39;s request to scale back its Gaza offensive, seeking to avoid any show of weakness after deadly bombings in Egyptian resorts crowded with Israelis, security sources said. 0
+3575 Singapore Shares End Lower Singapore shares ended lower Monday, hurt by below-expected third-quarter economic data that added to ongoing concerns over high oil prices and weakness on Wall Street. 2
+930 Iraqi oil exports slump: report NEAR daily attacks on pipelines and pumping stations had pushed down Iraq #39;s oil exports to their lowest point in nearly a year, Britain #39;s Financial Times newspaper reported today. 0
+1151 Job numbers give candidates room to debate WASHINGTON - Employers stepped up hiring in August, expanding payrolls by 144,000 and lowering the unemployment rate to 5.4 percent. 2
+1507 Genesis data 'retrieved intact' Some material has been found still intact inside the crashed Genesis space capsule, say Nasa scientists. 3
+759 UPDATE 1-Rookie Johnson shares Buick lead with Funk Rookie Zach Johnson produced the day #39;s joint best score, a five-under-par 65, to join Fred Funk at the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the \$4. 1
+6983 UN demands Rwanda pull out military forces in DRC The UN Security Council on Tuesday condemned reported military actions by Rwanda in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and demanded the country immediately withdraw any troops it may have in the DRC. 0
+897 Typhoon Chaba Kills Four in Japan Powerful Typhoon Chaba has plowed into southern Japan, sweeping at least four people to their deaths and injuring more than 30 as it knocked out power to thousands. 0
+4132 Coke opens its coolers to rival products Coca Cola is to allow other companies #39; products in its shop coolers for the first time. It has agreed the move in a deal with the European Commission to settle a five year competition case. 2
+3292 "Purdy Tapped as Cyber-Security Director The Department of Homeland Security has filled the nation's top cyber-security post after the previous chief abruptly resigned last week, choosing the former director's deputy to take over the position. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>" 3
+3762 Russian rocket carrying Russian-U.S. crew blasts off for space station (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AP) - A Russian rocket carrying a new Russian-U.S. crew to the international space station lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome Thursday. 0
+5702 Safin tallest obstacle to host #39;s patriotic games hope AS tennis fans go, Houston #39;s Jim #39;Mattress Mack #39; McIngvale is very rich, extremely forthright, exceedingly patriotic and unflinchingly Republican. 1
+1936 Cameroon leader's 'divide and rule' Cameroonian politician John Fru Ndi stands as presidential candidate in next month's election, splitting the opposition coalition. 0
+6981 DreamWorks Moves Shrek 3 to 2007 DreamWorks announced today that it has decided to move its release of Shrek 3 from November 2006 to May, 2007. quot;We believe there are more than a half a dozen strong release windows available annually for our 2
+2671 UK Bankers Begin Extradition Hearing on Enron-Related Charges Three British bankers will today begin fighting extradition to the US on fraud charges related to Enron Corp., the first test of new British extradition laws. 2
+3583 "Diebold Cuts Forecast NEW YORK (Reuters) - Diebold Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DBD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DBD.N</A>, the leading maker of automated teller machines, on Monday reduced its third-quarter and full-year earnings forecasts as it absorbs costs for recertifying its electronic voting machines in California and for expenses related to a pending civil action in that state." 2
+3313 Microsoft Includes SP2 in Windows XP Embedded Customers using Windows XP Embedded will be able to use a downloadable preview to test the new software for conflicts with existing drivers. 3
+3212 German retailer snubs union plan Struggling German department store owner, KarstadtQuelle, has rejected unions concessions over pay considered crucial to a successful restructuring of the firm. 2
+4701 IDC sees continuing decline in PDA market If a handheld device doesn't have voice capabilities, a growing number of users around the world aren't interested, according to IDC. For the third straight quarter, shipments of handheld devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) fell as some prominent vendors decided to pull back from the market, IDC said Wednesday. 3
+4988 Germans Use Nokia Phones in Wireless Ticket Trial The world #39;s top mobile phone maker Nokia said on Tuesday its phones would be used in a project to test wireless public transport fares in Hanau, near Frankfurt in Germany, beginning early next year. 3
+5591 Hit animated films boost Pixar Pixar Animation Studio reported on Thursday strong third-quarter results that were lifted by solid home video sales of its older blockbuster hits quot;Finding Nemo #39; #39; and quot;Monsters, Inc. 2
+835 US Bells Do Video on Path Blazed by Small Telcos The three largest US local telephone corporations made a splash this summer with plans to sell video services on their voice and data lines in a few years. 2
+4229 Israeli troops kill Gaza militant At least one Palestinian is shot dead by Israeli troops as he attacked a checkpoint near Gaza City. 0
+7296 Firefox crosses 10m mark US web browser developer Mozillas open-source browser Firefox has recorded over 10m downloads since it was launched in November. 3
+3787 Gates Says Broadcast TV Model Faces Irrelevancy Bill Gates predicts a\future for the entertainment industry in which traditional\broadcast television is rendered irrelevant. It's a positive\vision, however, because new and better business models made\possible by technology are emerging. 3
+5233 Flat-screen TV prices are falling for holidays But trend provokes industry unrest; panel makers call for drop in retail markups to move units. By Evan Ramstad and Gary McWilliams. 3
+3284 U.S. Report Undercuts Bush War Rationale WASHINGTON - Undercutting the Bush's administration's rationale for invading Iraq, the final report of the chief U.S. arms inspector concludes that Saddam Hussein did not vigorously pursue a program to develop weapons of mass destruction after international inspectors left Baghdad in 1998, according to lawmakers and others briefed on the report... 0
+1393 After Waiting a Long Time, Davenport Keeps It Short he weather played havoc with the United States Open schedule yesterday, but it did not affect Lindsay Davenport #39;s game. In front of a sparse crowd of no more than several hundred people at 1
+5214 Woods Leads in Atlanta Playing his best golf of the year in the season-ending Tour Championship, Tiger Woods shoots a 5-under 65, leaving him tied with Jay Haas. 1
+4024 Oil Retreats on Signs Economy Hurting NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices retreated sharply after setting record highs above \$55 a barrel on Monday as dealers took profits on signs that energy costs are hurting economic growth. 2
+3413 Ravens Star Jamal Lewis Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge (Reuters) Reuters - Baltimore Ravens football star Jamal\Lewis pleaded guilty on Thursday to using a cell phone to try\to broker a cocaine deal, avoiding more serious federal drug\charges that could have sent him to prison for life. 1
+3136 Apple releases Security Update 2004-09-30 (MacCentral) MacCentral - Apple on Monday released Security Update 2004-09-30, which fixes two AFP Server and CUPS issues as well as problems with NetInfoManager, postfix and the ServerAdmin component in Mac OS X Server v10.2.8 and v10.3.5. In addition, a QuickTime heap buffer overflow problem that could allow someone to execute code hidden in a BMP has been repaired. The CUPS and QuickTime fixes apply to Mac OS X v10.3.5 and v10.2.8 as well as the Server versions of each while the others apply only to the user and Server editions of v10.3.5. 3
+3432 Citigroup Hits Back at Parmalat MILAN (Reuters) - Citigroup on Friday launched a legal challenge against a restructuring plan drawn up by Parmalat, hitting back after the bankrupt food group took the world's biggest bank to court recently. 2
+5218 Woods joins Haas in TOUR Championship lead Tiger Woods was 2 years old when Jay Haas won his first golf tournament and 17 when he won his last. On Sunday, though, the two men will play together in the final group in the 1
+1092 South Korea Seeks to Play Down Nuclear Disclosure SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Friday it did not expect a shock declaration that government scientists enriched uranium four years ago to upset international efforts to end North Korea's nuclear ambitions. 0
+2242 US hostage killed by Iraqi captors A US hostage being held with Briton Ken Bigley has been killed by his captors. US officials said the body of Eugene Armstrong had been found. 0
+4507 Adobe Adds Yahoo Search Bar to Acrobat Yahoo may glow in the halo effect of the popular Adobe Acrobat Reader, installed on more than 500 million computers. At 274 million users, Yahoo will leverage the partnership to try to oust 3
+1036 Samsung Says It Will Expand Chip Factories The Samsung Electronics Company, the Korean electronics giant, said Monday that it would invest \$23.7 billion in new chip production lines over the next six years. 2
+3711 Alaskan pipeline has hurdles Energy companies planning a \$20 billion gas pipeline to US consuming markets from Alaska welcomed new federal loan guarantees but cautioned Tuesday that other issues must be resolved before the huge project proceeds. 2
+1296 Israel to close Erez industrial zone before March Israel would start liquidating the Erez industrial zone in the northern Gaza Strip before launching the first stage of the disengagement plan in March 2005,local newspaper Ha #39;aretz reported on Tuesday. 2
+5639 Microsoft Takes Lead in PDA Software Microsoft Corp.'s software platform for personal digital assistants took over the market lead from PalmSource Inc. for the first time in the third quarter, according to market research released Friday. 3
+6050 Nike CEO Philip Knight resigned The co-founder of Nike Inc. Philip Knight has resigned from his position as chief executive officer, the company said on Thursday. 2
+3586 Adams out at Foxes Micky Adams has quit as manager of Leicester City after the club failed to persuade him to stay. His resignation was accepted at an emergency board meeting at the Walkers Stadium this morning. 1
+2770 Date with destiny for private rocketeers LAS VEGAS - A three-seat rocket plane with stubby wings and a nose studded with round windows will try to blast out of Earth #39;s atmosphere above the Mojave Desert today to qualify for a US\$10 million (\$15. 3
+4225 When Robots Rule the World Well, not the world maybe, but possibly your lawns and kitchens. The use of robots -- especially as domestic help -- is expected to increase sevenfold by 2007, according to the United Nations. 3
+3203 Minot officials give preliminary approval to Wal-Mart Supercenter MINOT, ND - City Council members have given Wal-Mart preliminary approval to build a Supercenter, though not without some soul-searching. 2
+5059 US stocks: Markets rally on Bush win; oil surge limits gains US stocks rallied Wednesday, boosted by shares of health and defence companies that are seen benefiting from the re-election of President George W. Bush, but higher oil prices checked advances. 2
+3624 Euro exchange rate poses no threat to eurozone economy A top European Union (EU) economic official said on Monday that the current level of the euro against the US dollar posed no threat to the eurozone economic recovery. 2
+6276 Federal CISOs Rank Patch Management As Biggest Obstacle Survey by Intelligent Decisions indicates that patch management leaves less time for chief information security officers to work on improving overall security. 2
+5495 Delta Air to Issue More Shares Delta Air Lines, fighting to avoid bankruptcy, said yesterday that it had won approval to bypass shareholders to issue up to 75 million common shares. 2
+5712 USC rolls to easy win Despite playing well Arizona was unable the hold the top ranked USC Trojans, losing 49-9. The score was a bit deceiving as the Wildcats hung tough with the nations best team for about a quarter and a half. 1
+2878 Bid to create grocery giant METCASH stunned long-term suitor Foodland (FOA) yesterday with an audacious \$846 million takeover bid to create a supermarket heavyweight better able to compete with its bigger rivals. 2
+627 Nokia, Pointsec team on mobile data security Enterprises seeking higher security for their growing number of mobile devices may be interested in new encryption technology that Nokia Corp. is deploying in its smart phone products. 3
+5799 Timing Of Indian Move In Kashmir Vital: Pak Paper Islamabad, Nov. 16 (NNN): Pakistans leading newspaper, Dawn, finds the timing of the Indian announcement on reduction of troops in Kashmir as significance. 0
+6329 Been there, won that: ND hopes USC game mirrors effort vs. <b>...</b> SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- For the second time in less than a month, the Notre Dame football team returned to the practice field Tuesday after a bye week preceded by a frustrating home loss. 1
+6079 Auto suppliers feel squeeze DETROIT -- New car and truck sales rose more than two per cent during the first 10 months of 2004, but many of the companies that supply parts to the big automakers have little to celebrate -- their profits are shrinking as raw materials costs rise and 2
+5657 FDA Bans Vioxx And Bextra Critic From Advisory Panel Meeting A drug safety expert says his invitation to participate in a meeting on the risks of arthritis drugs like Vioxx and Bextra has been rescinded by government officials because he publicly expressed concerns about the medications. 2
+4392 Pension accounting In finance, a process that requires a company to estimate the expected future value of a company #39;s pension assets and the expected cost of fulfilling pension and health care obligations to current and retired employees. 2
+3166 Texans follow Astros #39; lead The News sports editor. HOUSTON - The Houston Astros weren #39;t the only team in the Bayou City toasting a watershed achievement Sunday afternoon. 1
+6134 Funding of Election Monitors A Concern A delegation that was paid to watch the Ukraine elections by a lobbyist affiliated with one of the candidates has some saying the move taints the process of promoting democracy. 0
+3592 UPDATE 1-Diebold cuts forecast, cites voting machine unit Diebold Inc. (DBD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the leading maker of automated teller machines, on Monday reduced its third-quarter and full-year earnings forecasts as it absorbs 2
+2903 BA flight makes emergency landing in Amsterdam, escorted by F-16 <b>...</b> A British Airways passenger plane flying from Berlin to London reported an unspecified security threat and made an emergency landing in Amsterdam on Thursday, escorted by two Dutch F-16 jet fighters, the airline said. 0
+2719 High-Tech Start-Up Strives For Open-Source Compatibility SourceLabs could create some buzz because of its pedigree team of founders. The company is led by Chief Executive Byron Sebastian, a former executive at San Jose #39;s BEA Systems, who founded the company in spring. 3
+7251 UK #39;s Jaguar Workers Vote Against Strike Workers at Ford Motor Co. #39;s luxury British car unit, Jaguar, voted against a strike over plans to cut jobs and scale back production, unions said on Monday. 2
+981 Spammers use sender authentication too, study says The technology hasn't been widely adopted, but spammers are taking it up at a faster rate than legitimate e-mailers. 3
+2653 May have been transmitted between humans- report Thailand confirmed its second death from bird flu Tuesday, and said the fatal case might have been transmitted by a human victim rather than a bird, according to published report. 0
+4190 Henman crushes Costa MADRID, Oct. 20. - Top-seeded Tim Henman of Britain was all praise for the novel idea of replacing ball boys and girls with fashion models at the Madrid Masters, after thrashing Spaniard Albert Costa 6-4, 6-2, on Wednesday. 1
+4922 Iranian bill backs nuclear drive has passed a bill obliging the government to continue efforts to develop a nuclear energy programme. Uranium enrichment can be used both for nuclear power and to make atomic bombs. 0
+5719 Firefox 1.0 Presents Threat to IE The Firefox browser offers superior security features over Internet Explorer -- and as long as IE drives more than 90 percent of the world #39;s computers, hackers will continue to make it a target. 3
+1643 Browns day after: Week one The Browns started the season on a good note for the first time since 1994, and the win buoys the teams hopes for the near future. 1
+2234 Spread of GM grass raises fears of crossbreeding Pollen from a genetically modified grass was found 21 kilometres from where it was planted, scientists reported in a study published Tuesday, raising fears of transgenic crossbreeding. 2
+3494 "U.S. Bishops Reviewing Sex Abuse Policy The nation's Roman Catholic bishops said Friday they will spend the next nine months deciding whether to make any changes in the policy they enacted at the height of the clergy sex abuse crisis that includes permanently barring guilty priests from church work. The review was mandated in the ""Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,"" the document the bishops adopted at an emotional June 2002 assembly in Dallas..." 0
+2888 Tigers split at Tampa After riding Jeremy Bonderman #39;s four-hitter to an 8-0 victory over Tampa Bay in Thursday #39;s first game, the Tigers watched their worn-out bullpen come unglued -- again -- when 1
+6828 HD DVD will boost quality, help stores Four Hollywood studios this week embraced a new high-definition DVD format from electronics giant Toshiba - raising many questions for video lovers who have driven sales of pre-recorded DVDs to new heights. 3
+909 Regional House Price Declines Possible WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing industry economists on Monday cautioned that rapid house price gains in some areas of the country may not be sustainable. 2
+2119 Patriots Down Cardinals 23 - 12 Game Stats The New England Patriots Struggled to put the pesky Arizona Cardinals away in what should have been an easy victory of mismatched teams. 1
+5895 Science counts species on brink A list of 15,000 species threatened with extinction - many of them by human activity - is published. 3
+2867 Bay Bridge span faces re-bid, possible redesign The eastern span of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, currently under construction and over budget, will be re-bid, according to Sunne Wright McPeak, secretary of California #39;s Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, which oversees Caltrans, the 2
+1472 Skirmish outside Gaza camp kills 5 GAZA CITY -- Palestinian gunmen and Israeli troops fought pitched battles Thursday on the outskirts of the largest refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, with schoolchildren scampering through sandy alleyways just yards from the fighting. 0
+4203 New Crew Prepares For Space Station Duty CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A new crew is aboard the International Space Station Wednesday preparing to take over command of the orbiting outpost. 3
+7375 Abducted Turkish engineer killed in Afghanistan The kidnapped Turkish engineer was found dead in Kunar province in east Afghanistan on Wednesday, one day after he was abducted by unknown gunmen, the Afghan Interior Ministry said. 0
+2567 Diverted London Airliner Given All-Clear A police search concluded there was no threat to a New York-bound Greek airliner forced to make an emergency landing in Britain following a bomb threat that mentioned Iraq, officers said Monday. 0
+6716 Florida Election Supervisors Back Reforms (AP) AP - Florida's 67 county elections supervisors proposed dramatic reforms, including replacing Election Day with 11 days of voting and doing away with voting precincts. 0
+1828 Saudis Take a Small Dose of Democracy For the first time in 41 years, Saudi Arabia is allowing local elections. The ruling family's goal, political analysts and diplomats say, is to determine whether a more open government might help defuse a rising armed threat by Muslim militants in the kingdom. 0
+783 Swing and a Miss for Asteroid An asteroid the size of a large storage shed came within 4,100 miles of Earth this spring, making it the closest near miss ever recorded, US astronomers said this week. 3
+3044 Brown calls for Labour unity Chancellor Gordon Brown has sought to quell speculation over who should run the Labour Party and turned the attack on the opposition Conservatives. 0
+4291 South Korean court blocks relocation of capital Yun Young-Chul (C-back), president of the Constitutional Court, speaks as the court ruled against President Roh Moo-Hyun #39;s plan to relocate the country #39;s capital at the court, in Seoul, October 21. 0
+5270 Fed Expected to Stay the Course for Now If there is a good rule of thumb about the Federal Reserve, it is this: A startling economic report is not enough to sway policy. When the Labor Department reported 2
+4206 Report Card In The Black Coaches Association gave most of the 28 schools that filled head-coaching jobs in I-A and I-AA football last year above-average marks in its first Hiring Report Card. 1
+6792 Ten Candidates in Palestinian Elections (AP) AP - Ten candidates have qualified to contest the Palestinian presidential elections, set for Jan. 9. They are: 0
+4199 October Games Provide Moments to Remember FOR all the polls that show how football is now America #39;s most popular game, the Yankees-Red Sox showdown for the American League pennant is this year #39;s sweet reminder that October baseball 1
+2266 Mars Express Instrument Finds Possible New Evidence When Vittorio Formisano, the principal investigator for the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer (PFS) aboard the European Space Agency #39;s Mars Express, announced Monday that his team found that concentrations 3
+3186 Tennis: Night final for Aus Open The centenary Australian Open will be the first Grand Slam event to stage its final at night. 0
+2346 Hodge called up as Ponting returns home Victorian batsman Brad Hodge has been called in to the Australian Test squad in India, as a replacement for injured captain Ricky Ponting. 1
+2036 Pitchers finally getting job done? At least it #39;s a start This is a mirage or a sight to behold. This is something you can #39;t trust with your own eyes, or maybe what you #39;re watching is real. 1
+4592 How the credit policy will affect you The Reserve Bank of India announced the mid-term review of its monetary policy on Tuesday. Though the central Bank kept away from the much expected interest rate hike, the policy contained recommendations 2
+7104 Southwest makes strong bid for Midway gates Southwest Airlines has offered more than \$100 million for part of ATA #39;s operations at Chicago #39;s Midway Airport. If successful, it could torpedo AirTran Airway #39;s efforts to create a hub there. 2
+5080 Plans for new Beagle trip to Mars The team behind Beagle 2, the failed mission to land on Mars and search for life, have unveiled plans for a successor. Professor Colin Pillinger, lead 3
+3596 Safin Survives First-Round Scare in Moscow MOSCOW (Reuters) - Top seed Marat Safin survived a first-round scare before prevailing over his doubles partner Max Mirnyi 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 in the Kremlin Cup Monday. 1
+3393 Karzai Uncle Sam #39;s man WASHINGTON, October 08 (Online): As Afghans prepare for their first presidential elections on October 9, President Hamid Karzai, a Pashtun, is being challenged by over a dozen factional leaders, but most Afghans and international officials expect him to 0
+3901 Jimenez ends Langer #39;s challenge at the 35th Miguel Angel Jimenez ended the strong challenge of his Ryder Cup captain, Bernhard Langer, on the 35th hole Saturday to earn a semifinal place in the World Match Play Championship. 1
+3118 Car bombs strike Baghdad At least 10 people were killed and 76 injured when one exploded near an army recruitment centre outside the top-security Green Zone housing Iraq #39;s interim government and the US Embassy. 0
+1194 Cycling: Petacchi wins second stage in Spain MADRID : Alessandro Petacchi showed why he is considered one of the world #39;s top sprinters when coming out on top in a mass dash to the line in the second stage of the Tour of Spain. 1
+5465 Toile Gets A Makeover The traditional pattern shakes its fussy image as designers give it a new look 2
+7289 Cavaliers activate Wagner again CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Cleveland Cavaliers activated Dajuan Wagner off the injured list Monday for a second time this season. Wagner missed five games with an inflamed right arch after earlier sitting out seven games because of a sprained right ankle. 1
+4929 Key Australia-US FTA deadline passes A key deadline to bring Australia #39;s Free Trade Agreement with the United States into force has expired. But the Australian Government is still confident the deal will come into effect next year, as Louise Willis reports. 2
+1774 Slowing population 'lacks funds' Rich countries are giving only half the amount they promised to help to slow world population growth, the UN says. 3
+2306 Deal in Congress to Keep Tax Cuts, Widening Deficit Republican and Democratic leaders agreed to extend \$150 billion worth of tax cuts sought by President Bush without trying to pay for them. 0
+1949 Qualcomm Raises Earnings Forecast Qualcomm Inc. on Friday raised its quarterly profit forecast due to strong demand for its mobile phone technology. The San Diego company said it expects earnings per 2
+4909 Black Watch Death Family Speak of #39;Devastation #39; Relatives of the Black Watch soldier killed during the controversial military deployment from Basra have spoken of their devastation at his death. 0
+5282 Westpac delivers \$2.5b profit Westpac Bank has reported a record after-tax profit of \$2.54 billion, a 16 per cent increase on the previous year #39;s results. The bank has also announced a final dividend of 44 cents, taking the full-year dividend to 86 cents fully franked. 2
+6060 Are the Spanish really racist? For once, it was the English fans who could claim the moral high ground. The Spanish Football Federation now faces an official inquiry after several black players in Wednesday night #39;s England squad were subjected 1
+6857 Lewis University Put on Probation (AP) AP - Lewis University of Division II was put on four years' probation for an array of infractions that included its men's volleyball team, which won a national title last year the school has since forfeited. 1
+1842 Senate panel opposes overtime rules A Senate committee voted yesterday to scuttle new rules that critics say would deny overtime pay to millions of workers, as Democrats won the latest round in their election-year bout with President Bush over the issue. 2
+3229 Yahoo offers personal search Yahoo launched a new service designed to let users of its search engine save and manage their query results for accessing later and sharing with others, the company said Tuesday. 3
+7064 Montgomerie, Woods, Furyk Tied at Target (AP) AP - Colin Montgomerie was thrilled to get an invitation from Tiger Woods to play in his year-end tournament with 15 of the best players in golf. Even better was matching Woods' score. 1
+3242 UK #39;s Diageo gets \$2.26 bln from General Mills sale Britain #39;s Diageo Plc (DGE.L: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest spirits group raised \$2.26 billion from its sale of 49. 2
+1336 Asian Stocks Lower, Greenspan Awaited SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as profit taking set in after two days of gains and the dollar firmed ahead of comments from Fed chief Alan Greenspan that are expected to cement the case for further U.S. rate rises. 2
+7072 NCAA Notifies Baylor Baylor received its notice of allegations Thursday from the NCAA about infractions in its men's basketball program discovered after the death of player Patrick Dennehy. 1
+2042 Japan's army works out plan to cope with North Korean terror attack (AFP) AFP - Japan's army has worked out a secret plan to deal with possible large-scale terror attacks by North Korea, a press report said. 0
+1450 Bank sits tight on rates as house price inflation eases off By Malcolm Moore, Economics Correspondent (Filed: 10/09/2004). The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.75pc yesterday after a series of recent surveys showed the housing market was slowing down. 2
+791 "The Digital Transition If my car died tomorrow, I'd have a lot less angst picking its successor than I would if my TV conked out. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Rob Pegoraro</B></FONT>" 3
+7473 Austrian warning on Turkey #39;s EU hopes MEISE, Belgium, Dec 16 (AFP) - The EU must be sure it has the quot;capacity to absorb quot; Turkey before it gives a green light to the vast Muslim country #39;s hopes of joining the bloc, Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel warned Thursday. 0
+1879 UEFA Introduces Anti-Doping Program SOFIA (Reuters) - UEFA will enforce a new anti-doping program at all levels in and out of competition, a meeting of the European soccer body's executive committee decided Thursday. 1
+2683 Oil Companies In Nigeria Say They Won #39;t Give In To Threats Major oil companies operating in Nigeria #39;s oil-rich southern region say they will not give in to threats of attacks on their facilities and employees by militias. 0
+2137 Karzai deputy escapes a roadside bombing A deputy to Afghanistan #39;s president, Hamid Karzai, escaped a roadside bombing in northern Afghanistan on Monday, just four days after a rocket was fired at Karzai #39;s helicopter as he was heading to a campaign event for the Oct. 9 elections. 0
+858 Hewitt, Davenport Top US Open Standings (AP) AP - Lleyton Hewitt and Lindsay Davenport could earn up to #36;500,000 extra at the U.S. Open because they finished atop the inaugural US Open Series standings. 1
+5331 Competitions Foster Next Generation Of Linux Talent IBM #39;s Linux Scholar Challenge is one of a few programs to drum up enthusiasm among students worldwide in Linux and open-source software. 3
+7355 76ers rally from 18 down to stun Nuggets Allen Iverson couldn #39;t resist when he saw the burgundy and yellow shirt Willie Green put on after the game. quot;That #39;s an ugly shirt, Willie, quot; Iverson shouted over a crowd of reporters. 1
+4169 Bookies take bets on new Band Aid Bookies take bets on a new Band Aid single being Christmas No 1, expected to be confirmed by Midge Ure. 0
+6924 Zooks gets a five-year deal CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Ron Zook took over Illinois #39; struggling football program Tuesday, returning to his roots and promising to turn around a team that has sunk to the bottom of the Big Ten since winning a league title in 2001. 1
+2140 Scores of Iraqis die in 3 days of attacks US troops fought a gunbattle with insurgents along a busy street in Baghdad today, sending passers-by scurrying for cover, witnesses said, Five US troops were reported killed in separate clashes in a volatile western province as 0
+1660 IBM open-sources speech-recognition development tools The move is designed to spur development in the speech recognition field and outflank rivals by making IBM's free technology the industry standard. 3
+7043 General Motors Europe Axes 12,000 Jobs General Motors Europe (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will chop 12,000 jobs over two years -- around a fifth of its workforce -- to lop 2
+4771 Link Between Migraine, Endometriosis Found There #39;s evidence of a possible link between endometriosis and migraine, says an Italian study in the latest issue of Human Reproduction. 3
+4655 Nokia wins 115-million-dollar network deal from Brazil's Oi Celular (AFP) AFP - Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, said it had received a 115-million-dollar (90-million-euro) order to expand Oi Celular's second-generation GSM network in Brazil. 3
+2625 Cray promotes two execs Ly-Huong Pham becomes the supercomputer maker's senior vice president of operations, and Peter Ungaro is made senior vice president for sales, marketing and services. 3
+6361 Annan Starts Reshuffling UN Staff for Reform Push (Reuters) Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi\Annan on Monday chose the high-profile British head of a key\agency as his new chief of staff, the start of a reshuffle\aimed at instituting U.N. reforms and combating scandals. 0
+2707 More Older People Turning to the Internet to Find Love Mary Bellis Waller, now 64, posted on two Internet dating sites during her search for a companion. Waller was a pioneer of online dating among people her age, and thousands of others age 60 and older are also turning to the Internet to find romance. 3
+684 Thatcher case twist as list of alleged coup backers vanishes THE Thatcher saga took a dramatic twist last night when it emerged a key witness in the police investigation has disappeared, taking with him a list of wealthy individuals who supposedly bankrolled an alleged coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea. 0
+1678 Sony group to buy MGM A consortium led by Sony Corp. has agreed in principle to acquire famed Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for nearly \$3 billion, MGM said late yesterday. 2
+7597 Martinez leaves bitter Like Roger Clemens did almost exactly eight years earlier, Pedro Martinez has left the Red Sox apparently bitter about the way he was treated by management. 1
+2089 Back to School and Gaming Kids Internet-ready schools do little to protect kids from seemingly safe sites whose only reason to exist is invasive marketing aimed directly at young web surfers. These corporate-sponsored 'advergames' look interactive but the endgame is 'buy.' 3
+7187 Myanmar Releases Hundreds of Prisoners Two prominent pro-democracy leaders were among hundreds of prisoners released from a Myanmar prison on Sunday as part of a broad amnesty granted by the country #39;s ruling junta, the prisoners and family members said. 0
+6287 Measures Aim to Stem Middle East Bird Slaughter (Reuters) Reuters - Conservationists launched a\three-year project on Tuesday to protect millions of migrating\birds which are indiscriminately targeted by hunters in North\Africa and the Middle East. 3
+6070 "Eisner Continues Defense of Hiring, Firing GEORGETOWN, Del., Nov. 18 -- When Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner and Disney President Michael S. Ovitz appeared on ""Larry King Live"" on Sept. 30, 1996, their corporate partnership was dissolving into an acrimonious disaster." 2
+850 China launches science satellite China launched an experimental satellite into orbit Sunday, atop a Long March 2C carrier rocket; reported Xinhua, China #39;s government-run news agency. 3
+1817 Darfur Peace Talks Struggle for Survival ABUJA (Reuters) - Peace talks between Sudan's government and Darfur rebels struggled for survival after one of the two rebel groups said on Wednesday the negotiations had collapsed but left open the chance of resumption. 0
+5033 UAE Founding Father Buried, Elder Son Likely Successor ABU DHABI, November 3 (IslamOnline.net amp; News Agencies) - Arab and Muslim leaders converged on Abu Dhabi Wednesday, November 3, and joined the people of the United Arab Emirates in burying Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan, president and founding father 0
+4374 Rebel Attacks Kill 12 Iraqis; GI #39;s Injured Insurgents launched strikes on Saturday at United States and Iraqi outposts across Iraq, killing at least a dozen Iraqi police officers and national guardsmen 0
+3567 William Watkins, 78, Recorder of Marine Mammals' Calls, Dies A leading researcher of marine mammal acoustics, William A. Watkins created a database of thousands of underwater calls from more than 70 species. 3
+2059 Girls 'observe' French scarf ban Only about 100 French Muslim girls are breaking the new ban on headscarves at school, the education minister says. 0
+4580 FaceTime, IMlogic Back Live Communications Server 2005 Hard on the heels of Microsoft announcing that it #39;s taken Live Communications Server 2005 gold, instant messaging management software vendors IMlogic and FaceTime on Tuesday both touted their support for the communication product. 2
+6672 Tom Clancy #39;s Rainbow Six 4 Announced As expected, Ubisoft today announced its plans to launch a new Tom Clancy #39;s Rainbow Six title on PS2, Xbox and PC. Rainbow Six 4 will introduce a new single player experience with a personal darker storyline 3
+1201 Titans Release No. 3 QB Jason Gesser (AP) AP - The Tennessee Titans released Jason Gesser, their third quarterback, on Sunday and plan to replace him with a veteran. 1
+3658 UPDATE 3-Sonic, Asbury cut earnings estimates, stocks fall Shares of Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (ABG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell sharply on Tuesday after both car dealership 2
+5828 Oreskes Named Times Deputy Managing Editor The New York Times has appointed Michael Oreskes, who directed much of the newspaper #39;s coverage of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, to deputy managing editor. 2
+3402 "Web Gaming Changes Social Interactions (AP) AP - Not so long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Chip Collier was on a mission. ""I really gotta stop bleeding and dying,"" the 24-year old said as he slouched in front of his computer in his ninth-floor Chicago apartment. ""I'm really horrible about not paying attention to my battle fatigue.""" 3
+5826 AMD readies security, virtualisation features for 2006 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to build security and virtualisation features into its server processors by 2006, the company said Friday during its annual analyst event. 3
+7485 SAP Launches Security Service SAP has launched SAP Security Optimization, a service that evaluates a customer #39;s SAP system to identify and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and minimize the risk of intrusions. 3
+5396 Fed #39;s rate hikes expected to continue this week and most of next <b>...</b> The Federal Reserve is expected to nudge interest rates up for a fourth time this year on Wednesday, acting on the belief that the economy has finally emerged from an extended quot;soft patch. 2
+6864 Juniper Takes A Nip Out Of Cisco (BusinessWeek Online) BusinessWeek Online - Had Scott G. Kriens stayed at StrataCom Inc. for a few more weeks in 1996, he would have ended up working for fast-rising networking star Cisco Systems Inc. , which bought StrataCom that April. But rather than take a ride on the Cisco rocketship, Kriens left to run tiny Juniper Networks Inc. Now, Kriens and Juniper are the highfliers. Over the past year, Juniper has handed its Silicon Valley neighbor a string of defeats in the market for gear used to shuttle e-mail, videos, and Internet phone calls between cities and continents. ... 3
+3560 Big Game Hunting Virginia, Navy and Maryland face season-defining games, perhaps <em>program-defining </em>games for the Cavaliers and Midshipmen as they play against Florida State and Notre Dame, respectively on Saturday. 1
+6409 Brown in line after Livingston sack Preston LIVINGSTON have sacked Allan Preston as manager. The former Hearts and St Johnstone defender and his assistant, Alan Kernaghan, were dismissed after a run of seven defeats left the club 1
+2917 Rejuvenated Real out to start scoring goals It has not gone unnoticed in Spain that the four goals Real Madrid put past Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday equalled their tally in five league matches after one of their worst starts to a domestic campaign for many years. 1
+2938 Employees from 10 hotels locked out The San Francisco Multi-Employer Group announced this morning that it has locked out UNITE HERE Local 2 employees from 10 hotels and staffed the vacated positions with replacement workers. 2
+3286 Turkey Faces Long Road to EU Membership The European Commission #39;s cautious recommendation that Turkey begin membership negotiations puts the country a step closer to realizing its dream of joining Europe -- but 0
+4118 Video Shows March Madrid Bombing A ball of fire erupts from a train car, smothering commuters with smoke and littering the platform with bodies and staining it with blood in a chilling security-camera videotape of the March 11 train bombings broadcast Tuesday by a Spanish station. 0
+4153 FCC Chair to Seek Net Telephone Oversight FCC Chairman Michael Powell said Tuesday that he would seek broad regulatory authority for the federal government over Internet-based telephone services to avoid stifling the emerging market. 3
+3980 An Old Church's New Tilt Inspires Tourists and T-Shirts A humble church has something Germany's glorious Cologne Cathedral cannot match: a leaning tower. 0
+6653 Cell Phone Virus Mutates, Carries Payload Security company F-Secure warned of a variant on the Skulls Trojan horse that infects smart phones running the Symbian operating system. 3
+2068 New Zealand Court Rejects Air NZ-Qantas Alliance (Update1) New Zealand #39;s High Court rejected a proposed alliance between Air New Zealand Ltd., the nation #39;s largest airline, and Australia #39;s Qantas Airways Ltd. 2
+3326 Stewart hopes Silverstone can hold F1 Jackie Stewart is optimistic Silverstones place on next years Formula One calendar can be saved. Talks between Formula One chiefs and Silverstones owners are understood to be at an advanced stage 1
+5143 Dollar Mired Near Lows Before Jobs Data LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar teetered just above nine-year lows on a trade-weighted basis on Friday as investors waited for key U.S. jobs data before deciding whether to extend the greenback's recent decline. 2
+6687 With Ban Pending, Hamilton Loses Ride Tyler Hamilton, who won an Olympic gold medal for the United States in Athens, was fired last Thursday by Phonak, his Swiss cycling team, two months after testing positive for illegal blood transfusions. 1
+1923 "Bounties For Spammers Win Limited FTC Backing The FTC gave limited endorsement to the notion of cash rewards for people who help track down e-mail spammers, but suggested that the measure might work in fewer circumstances than had been pushed by some anti-spam activists. <br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+1292 Working Long Hours? Take a Massage Break, Courtesy of Your Boss Companies across the country are offering yoga and meditation classes to help employees relax, reduce stress and recharge. 3
+998 AMD dual-core demo pips Intel, IBM AMD has demonstrated the company #39;s first dual-core microprocessors. Dual-core processors offer improved performance over single-core chips, especially in multithreaded applications. 3
+4890 UN Kabul kidnappers reveal demands A militant group is threatening to kill three UN hostages kidnapped in Afghanistan, including a British woman, unless all Taliban prisoners are released. 0
+882 Pollsters refuse to write off Australian PM despite lag in polls (AFP) AFP - Opinion polls give Australia's opposition Labor Party a big lead over Prime Minister John Howard's conservative government as campaigning begins for October 9 elections, but analysts say the real race is still too close to call. 0
+7123 Mind more free now Calcutta: Anil Kumble began the year looking to quickly reach 435. He got there (and went one better) in Dhaka on Friday afternoon, the opening day of the second last Test of 2004. 1
+2269 Cape Clear, Neon in Web services deal Cape Clear Software and Neon Systems Inc. on Wednesday announced they are working together to integrate their respective technologies and allow users to quickly integrate mainframe applications and data through the use of Web services. 3
+931 Australia #39;s Seven FY Net Jumps 59 To A\$93.3M -2- SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australian television broadcaster Seven Network Ltd. (SEV) said Tuesday net profit jumped 59 to A\$93.3 million for the fiscal year ended June 26, boosted by profit proceeds from the sell down of its stake in B Digital. 2
+1695 Novell reaffirms open source strategy Novell is putting open source and identity management centre stage at its European user conference this week. The networking firm announced that Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES), which includes Novell #39;s 3
+3295 Iraq #39;s Government in Talks with Sunni, Shi #39;ite Leaders Iraq #39;s interim government is engaged in cease-fire talks with Sunni and Shi #39;ite leaders in an effort to restore calm to violent parts of Iraq before January #39;s scheduled election. 0
+2895 Mariners torment old foe A #39;s Ichiro, Madritsch and Cabrera are having a blast in an AL West race they watched from a distance. OAKLAND - George Sisler stayed on top for at least another day, but the Seattle Mariners took down the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. 1
+1540 Champions Trophy: England rout Zimbabwe BIRMINGHAM, Sep 11: England got their Champions Trophy campaign off to a successful start with a record 152-run win against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston here Saturday. 1
+5508 Euro supercomputing initiative welcomes users European researchers can now turn to a new supercomputing network for help in their scientific endeavors. quot;We have just completed testing, quot; said David Henty with the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre, a 3
+4948 ANWAR RETURNS TO MALAYSIA Former deputy leader of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, has returned home after two months overseas, and ahs pledged to fight on for reform in Malaysia. 0
+4666 Rumsfeld turns to radio interviews in battleground states to defend Iraq situation (AFP) AFP - US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says he has been ordered not to comment on the presidential elections, but it hasn't kept him from defending the war in Iraq in interviews with radio talk show hosts in battleground states. 0
+1170 Smith lifts Missouri with all-around effort COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Brad Smith threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 63 yards and another score to help No. 18 Missouri rout Arkansas State, 52-20, last night in the season opener for both teams. 1
+3154 ESPN.com news services Six months ago, Scottie Pippen issued a quot;This is probably it for me quot; declaration, that last season was looking more and more like his last in an NBA uniform. 1
+3647 Subplots abound in rich ALCS the two Eastern Division rivals as consumed with each other as Ahab was with his whale, now and forever. Tonight, it #39;s Mike Mussina vs. 1
+1829 magic number down to 10 New York -- If the Braves #39; 13th consecutive division title seemed like a foregone conclusion before Wednesday, well then it seems doubly so today. 1
+2902 SpaceShipOne,take two The SpaceShipOne team will attempt to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize on Monday, the 47th anniversary of the start of the first space race when the Soviet Union launched its Sputnik satellite. 3
+1434 Robot eats flies to make power A ROBOT that will generate its own power by eating flies is being developed by British scientists. The idea is to produce electricity by catching flies and digesting them in special fuel cells that will break 3
+7198 New Report Links Reputed Kingpin to Murder Fifteen years ago, American journalist Todd Smith was brutally beaten and executed after he ventured into Peru's jungle to investigate links between Shining Path guerrillas and the cocaine trade. 0
+753 Khan urged to stay amateur British boxing sensation Amir Khan is being urged to shun a big-money move to the professional ranks, whether he wins or loses his shot at Olympic gold on Sunday. 1
+7417 'Nano-needle' operates on cell Scientists have performed a delicate surgical operation on a single living cell, using a needle that is just a few billionths of a metre wide. 3
+3535 Security Concerns Shelve MSN Messenger 7 Microsoft has suspended the beta testing of the next version of its MSN Messenger client because of a potential security problem, a company spokesperson says. 3
+2395 U.S. Treasuries Recover, JGB Rally Helps LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices rose on Friday, with a rally in Japanese government bond (JGB) prices helping the market recover some ground from the previous day's sell-off. 2
+6908 Thunderbird email client goes gold Version 1.0 of the Mozilla Thunderbird email client is finally available for download, according to an announcement from the Mozilla Foundation. 3
+1371 Hall had Penn State executing well against Akron, but BC will be <b>...</b> In recent years, Penn State critics have pointed to its offensive game plan as the source of the team #39;s problems. It was too rigid at times, they said, too reckless at others. 1
+6262 Google Founders Selling Off Stock Google Founders Selling Off Stock\\Is this a sign that Google stack is overpriced? Or does it just mean that since there is so much interest in Google and its shares right now that the founders decided to sell off a big part of their holdings with the search engine. Dow ... 3
+3359 Everyone wants a piece of Orton Every sports collectible dealer knows the key to profit is getting in early. And the hounds are suddenly on the scent of Kyle Orton. 1
+1329 Campaigning Begins for Afghan Election (AP) AP - Afghanistan's historic election campaign got under way Tuesday, pitting 17 hopefuls against interim leader Hamid Karzai in the race to become the impoverished country's first popularly elected president. 0
+1862 Hurricane Ivan May Cost as Much as Charley, Frances (Update3) Hurricane Ivan, which slammed into the US Gulf coast today, may cost insurers \$4 billion to \$10 billion, rivaling hurricanes Charley and Frances, Risk Management Solutions Inc. 2
+3453 Lackluster Jobs Report Pushes Stocks Down NEW YORK - Investors pushed stocks lower Friday as a surprisingly lackluster job creation report deepened Wall Street's pessimism over the health of the economy. A solid earnings report from General Electric Co... 0
+2217 Academics get NSF grant for Net security centers National Science Foundation grants \$12.6 million to university scientists to study worms, viruses and the Net's ecology. 3
+3563 Ken Caminiti, 1996 NL MVP, Dies at Age 41 NEW YORK - Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41... 0
+2850 "Net firms: Don't tax VoIP The Spanish-American War is over and a ""temporary"" tax created to pay for it should not be extended to Internet phone calls, industry groups tell the IRS" 3
+1195 PM and Latham target Sydney Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Mark Latham will target key marginal seats around Sydney as the election campaign hits its second week. 0
+6014 Seagate claims storage record Seagate claims to have broken the record for the most storage on a single disc platter, managing to store 133GB per disc in its newly released 400GB hard drive. 3
+1857 European Abortion Debate Turns Divisive (AP) AP - European Parliament legislators on Thursday turned a fight over abortion rights in Portugal into an emotional and divisive debate on women's rights and the division between church and state. 0
+2220 Maradona finalmente le dice quot;adis quot; a la Argentina Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona finally departed for Cuba Monday where he will resume his treatment for cocaine addiction. Maradona boarded a plane bound for Havana, telling fans he would return in a month #39;s time. 1
+7091 Powell Calls for Support to Iraq in Last NATO Meeting At his last North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Foreign Ministers meeting, US Secretary of State Colin L. Powell asked his European counterparts for support on the Iraq issue. 0
+1113 9 in a row! Red Sox sweep Angels The Red Sox take control of the American League wild-card race with a 4-3 win over the Angels. It was Boston #39;s ninth straight win -- a season high. 1
+1984 Virus-Free Macs #147;The single most effective way to avoid viruses and spyware is to simply chuck Windows altogether and buy an Apple Macintosh, #148; writes Walt Mossberg in the Wall Street Journal. #147;There has never been a successful virus written for Mac OS X, and there is almost no spyware that targets the Mac. Plus, the Mac is invulnerable to viruses and spyware written for Windows. Not only is it more secure, but the Mac operating system is more capable, more modern and more attractive than Windows XP, and just as stable. #148; Sep 17 3
+7329 Sprint Center Of Attention For Nextel And Verizon Wireless Sprint Corp. #39;s enterprise operation, including its nationwide fiber-optic network, suddenly is looking like a swan and not a lame duck, as Verizon Wireless assesses the possibility of making a bid for Sprint in the boiling cell-phone merger scene. 2
+809 Bovina ends two-year wait Seventh-seeded Russian Elena Bovina won her first title in two years by beating France #39;s Nathalie Dechy 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the final of the Pilot Pen tournament. 1
+3120 SpaceShipOne Wins X Prize Scaled Composites #39; SpaceShipOne broke the 100-km barrier for the second time, satisfying the conditions to win the \$10 million X Prize. 3
+6054 FDA stifled dangerous Vioxx results - expert Washington - An expert with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said on Thursday he was pressured by his agency to stifle study results showing the potential dangers of the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx. 2
+1512 Court rules against state Web-blocking law A Pennsylvania law requiring Internet service providers to block Web sites deemed by the state's prosecuting attorneys to be child pornography has been reversed by a U.S. federal court on free-speech grounds. 3
+4494 Sony NW-E95 and NW-E99 Network Walkman Sony Europe has launched two tiny 512MB and 1GB MP3 players, the NW-E95 and NW-E99 Network Walkman. Both play MP3 (Sony has officially bit the mp3 bullet) and ATRAC3plus compressed files and have a small blue backlit LCD screen. 3
+5588 China's inflation rate slows sharply but problems remain (AFP) AFP - China's inflation rate eased sharply in October as government efforts to cool the economy began to really bite, with food prices, one of the main culprits, showing some signs of slowing, official data showed. 0
+5993 Putin backs veto for members of expanded Security Council Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday rejected a key recommendation of a United Nations panel on expanding the UN Security Council, saying any reform would be one-sided if new members did not have veto power. 0
+2118 Attackers shoot, burn villagers in east Congo, killing 14, UN says (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Attackers overran a sleeping village in east Congo's lawless Ituri province Monday and slaughtered 14 residents, including seven children who were burned alive, a UN spokeswoman said. 0
+2268 MLS MVP Preki Undergoes Ankle Surgery (AP) AP - Reigning Major League Soccer MVP Preki will miss the rest of the season after left ankle surgery. 1
+6457 Toy Safety Report Released checking for them by hand before buying -- because children could choke on them, consumer advocates said in an annual warning on toy safety. 2
+4563 Bush Blames Poorly Made Shirt for Bulge (AP) AP - President Bush sees the value #151; and the humor #151; in the idea that aides could secretly feed him advice through a radio receiver hidden on his back. 0
+3430 London-Based Bank Wins Bid for Permata A consortium led by Standard Chartered PLC won the bidding for a majority stake in PT Bank Permata, agreeing to pay US\$300 million (euros 244 million) for control of Indonesia #39;s seventh-largest lender, Finance Minister Boediono said Friday. 2
+7474 Relations with India not at Pakistans expense: China BEIJING: Chinas improving relations with India will not come at the expense of Pakistan, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in his meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here on Wednesday. 0
+2991 Astros Beat Rockies to Keep Wild-Card Lead (AP) AP - Jeff Bagwell hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros overcame a sloppy start, remaining atop the NL wild-card standings with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. 1
+2971 Arthritis Drug Vioxx Pulled Off Market Sept. 30, 2004 -- Long-term use of the painkiller Vioxx doubles a person #39;s risk of heart attack and stroke, a huge clinical trial shows. 2
+765 Schumacher in uncharted territory MICHAEL Schumacher doesn #39;t need to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to nail his unprecedented seventh Formula One drivers title. 1
+3019 22 killed, 100 injured in Nagaland twin blasts : India News gt; Guwahati, Oct 2 : At least 22 people, including women and children, were killed and over 100 injured when two simultaneous landmine blasts ripped through the busy railway station here and a crowded market place of this commercial town of 0
+4748 3 UN staff kidnapped in Afghan capital Unknown armed men in military uniform kidnapped three staff of the United Nations in the Afghan capital city at broad daylight Thursday, Afghan officials confirmed. 0
+6520 Illini hit on all cylinders, zap Zags There #39;s no way No. 5 Illinois could have shredded THE Gonzaga, king of the mid-majors, the way it demolished its opponent at Conseco Fieldhouse on Saturday. 1
+3134 Air Canada shares Shares of the new Air Canada pushed higher as they began trading today, gaining more than 25 percent from their issue price of \$20. 2
+2298 For Jobs, Brazilians Desert Their Cities A growing number of Brazilians are finding it increasingly difficult to get good jobs in big metropolitan areas like So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and are looking elsewhere. 2
+3390 Check Boeing sops, Airbustells US Check Boeing sops, Airbustells <b>...</b> European aircraft maker Airbus on Thursday criticised a US move to take a fight about subsidies to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), saying it showed its rivals unwillingness to address its own subsidies. 2
+6334 "U.N.: N.Korea Sends Positive Message on Nuke Talks SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea gave a visiting U.N. official a ""very positive message"" about resuming stalled six-way talks on its nuclear programs, the South Korean Unification Ministry said Wednesday." 0
+4406 "P. Diddy Takes Vote Drive to Swing States (AP) AP - Hip-hop mogul Sean ""P. Diddy"" Combs is following the lead of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry by taking his get-out-the-vote campaign to the swing states." 0
+3257 Fujitsu to announce Nocona-based servers Fujitsu Computer Systems Corp. on Wednesday plans to unveil upgrades to the company's Primergy tower and rack-mounted servers that will use the 64-bit capable version of the Xeon processor, code-named Nocona. 3
+6774 Singingfish Floats New Multimedia Search With broadband and desktop media fueling consumer interest in digital media content, video and audio search provider Singingfish has launched an improved search portal to help the world find more multi-media online. 3
+2439 China Minmetals in talks to buy Noranda TORONTO -- One of Canada #39;s largest and best-known miners, Noranda Inc., is in exclusive talks to be acquired by a Chinese metals producer, the two companies confirmed Friday. 2
+7568 Democrat Seeks to End Iowa, N.H. Power (AP) AP - If Simon Rosenberg decides to run for Democratic Party chairman, he won't be able to count on much support from Iowa and New Hampshire. 0
+3001 Corporate Krueger haunts PeopleSoft A few weeks ago the then-CEO of PeopleSoft, Craig Conway, posed the following question to attendees at a technology conference: quot;Have you ever had a bad dream that never ended? 2
+764 Yemeni Ambassador to United Nations Dies (AP) AP - Abdullah Saleh al-Ashtal, who served as Yemen's ambassador to the United Nations for nearly 30 years, died in New York on Thursday after a long illness, Yemen's Foreign Ministry and its U.N. Mission said Friday. He was 66. 0
+3888 Great White Shark Loses Monitor Tag (AP) AP - A great white shark that was tagged with a data-gathering device in shallow waters off Cape Cod has apparently reclaimed its privacy. 3
+7287 Coleman Enjoys Fulhams Battling Display Fulham manager Chris Coleman was delighted with his side #39;s second-half performance, which brought them a hard-earned point in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Craven Cottage. 1
+4428 Jaguars 27 Colts 24 INDIANAPOLIS Byron Leftwich was flawless on a 30-yard drive in the final four minutes, and rookie kicker Josh Scobee made a season-long 53-yard field goal to help the Jacksonville Jaguars pull off a 27-to-24 win over Indianapolis. 1
+868 GI #39;s in Talks With Rebels of Sadr Stronghold in Baghdad The American military met for five hours on Sunday with representatives of the rebellious cleric Moktada al-Sadr in the volatile Baghdad Shiite neighborhood of Sadr 0
+779 Second seed Dementieva hammered in New Haven The French Open runner-up, who had progressed to the last four with ease, was completely out of sorts as seventh seed Bovina wrapped up victory in only 56 minutes. 1
+4741 Web TV Start-Ups Show Programs Outside the Box (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Internet TV is a mirage, seeming so close yet turning out to be far away or downright unreal when you try to watch it. At least that's my take on the many past plans for zapping motion pictures over the Internet. 3
+5252 BT Group set to buy US Infonet for \$1bn LONDON: Britains BT Group is hoping to make a dramatic return to the US with a \$1bn acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet Services, the Sunday Times reported. 2
+4128 US stocks: Market drops as insurers #39; woes offset IBM NEW YORK - US stocks fell on Tuesday as health insurers #39; shares slid on worries that the New York attorney general #39;s probe will hit the entire industry. 2
+2120 Rogers Wireless Whistles and Fido Responds Its official. Microcell Telecommunications Fido wireless service will be the new dog in Rogers Wireless Communications Canadian kennel, and that puppy wasnt cheap. 2
+4801 Hobbit-sized Humans Called Homo floresiensis Discovered by <b>...</b> Long live the real Bilbo Baggins, the first Little People of the World, Homo floresiensis and Homo sapien archeologists Michael Morwood, Peter Brown and Professor Soejono! 3
+2299 Commission backs 5bn British Energy deal British Energy, the nuclear generator, yesterday welcomed a decision by the European commission to approve a government-backed 5bn rescue plan. 2
+5801 Eagles lead Cowboys 7-0 after first quarter Terrell Owens turned the first pass thrown to him into a 59-yard touchdown and gave the Philadelphia Eagles a 7-0 lead over the Dallas Cowboys after the first quarter Monday night. 1
+3093 Austria to Extradite Turkish Underworld Figure VIENNA (Reuters) - Convicted Turkish underworld boss Alaattin Cakici, sought on charges of corruption and extortion, will be extradited from Austria to Turkey, a district court ruled on Monday. 0
+1408 Transactions BASEBALL Atlanta (NL): Recalled P Roman Colon from Greenville (Southern League). Cincinnati (NL): Announced INF Brandon Larson accepted his outright assignment to Louisville (IL). Tampa Bay (AL): Released 1B-DH Randall Simon; recalled OF Midre Cummings from Durham (IL). 1
+2400 Dogs said to smell cancer signs LONDON -- It has long been suspected that man's best friend has a special ability to sense when something is wrong with us. Now, the first experiment to verify that scientifically has demonstrated that dogs are able to smell cancer. 0
+5130 'Money woes' foiled Beagle 2 shot A report into the loss of British Mars probe Beagle 2 blames the UK government's failure to commit funds early. 3
+5841 INSIDE INFO: Man Utd shares drop MAN UNITED #39;S share price has fallen by just over 2.5, less than expected after the resignation of Malcolm Glazer #39;s bankers JP Morgan. 1
+7574 U.S. Army aims to halt paperwork with IBM system The U.S. Army has struck a deal with IBM and other companies to create an automated record-keeping system that ends the need for electronic forms to be printed out, signed and delivered up the military service's chain of command. 3
+2559 Pakistan al-Qaeda suspect killed Pakistan says it has dealt a major blow to al-Qaeda #39;s operations after its security forces shot dead the country #39;s most wanted terror suspect. 0
+3342 MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA: SPACEPORT Monday was a big day in Mojave. Tens of thousands of spectators showed up to see Burt Rutans SpaceShipOne make its second flight from below sea level to the edge of space, and in doing so 3
+1289 Hurricane loss 'less than feared' Hurricane Frances could cause \$3-6bn in insured losses in the US, less than experts first predicted. 2
+679 Changing of the Guard in US Track and Field Description: NPR #39;s Steve Inskeep talks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the latest news in track and field at the Athens Olympics. 1
+5654 Warren warned following threat CLEVELAND - The NFL gave a warning to Browns defensive tackle Gerard Warren on Friday, a day after he said he would try to hit Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the head Sunday. 1
+7548 Bad Day for Drug Companies - and Patients LONDON (Reuters) - Investors in pharmaceuticals were dealt a triple whammy on Friday as Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Eli Lilly and Co all shocked the market with bad news about key products. 2
+1463 Ivan devastates Grenada ST. GEORGE #39;S, Grenada - Hurricane Ivan took aim yesterday at Jamaica after killing 23 people in five countries and devastating Grenada. 0
+7367 Kidd #39;s lack of playing time hurting Nets Having Jason Kidd available for roughly 20 minutes a night is costing the New Jersey Nets. The New York Knicks took advantage of Kidd #39;s rationed minutes to get back in the game early and then capitalized on 1
+5449 Tributes pour in for #39;Crazy Horse #39; Hughes had been battling the illness for 15 months but deteriorated in the past few days, his wife Barbara said. quot;He died at his home in Sheffield with his family around him, quot; she said. 1
+6277 NFL Suspends Seattle Receiver Four Games (AP) AP - Seattle receiver Koren Robinson was suspended without pay Monday for the next four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. 1
+2935 Hewlett-Packard buys Synstar Palo Alto-based Hewlett-Packard Co. has bought IT services company Synstar plc, of Bracknell, England for about \$293.3 million. Synstar has some 1,500 customers across Europe, selling IT support for various computer platforms. 2
+6807 E.T. phone eBay Sometimes, a piece of soggy cereal is just a piece of soggy cereal. Unless, of course, it bears an uncanny resemblance to history's most beloved extraterrestrial, E.T. 3
+1215 French minister returns empty handed Leaving behind two French reporters still held hostage in Iraq, France #39;s foreign minister headed home from the Middle East but said they were still believed to be alive and that efforts to free them would continue. 0
+6915 ESPN Fantasy Games OK, fantasy basketball owners who selected Jason Kidd with the 11th pick on draft day, it #39;s time for you to get a little satisfaction. 1
+1043 Strong Hurricane Roars Over Bahamas Toward Florida (Reuters) Reuters - Hurricane Frances battered the\southeastern Bahamas islands with 140 mph winds on Wednesday as\it roared toward the United States and put millions of people\on alert along Florida's heavily populated east coast. 3
+4670 Comcast Profit Falls Short of Forecasts Comcast Corp. (CMCSA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US cable operator, on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that fell short of Wall Street forecasts but reported better-than 2
+5671 Through Strife, Ravens Are Bonding and Winning Through Intimidation Since 1996, the team's first season in Baltimore, the Ravens have projected an image of 11 black helmets swarming to the football, imposing their will with unequaled fervor. 1
+2444 Some Md. MDs Curtail Surgeries in Insurance Protest Physicians in a northwest Maryland county plan to halt non-emergency surgeries for at least two weeks to protest a 33 percent increase in malpractice insurance premiums. 2
+1483 Alcoa Shares Fall Most Since April in Europe After Forecast Shares of Alcoa Inc., the world #39;s biggest aluminum producer, fell the most in almost five months in Europe after the company said third-quarter profit from continuing operations will be below analysts #39; estimates. 2
+5511 Cloud rat arrives at London Zoo London zoo celebrates the birth of a Panay cloud rat, a very rare tree-living rodent from the Philippines. 3
+7363 Mullah Omar and Bin Laden on the run as Afghan and American forces <b>...</b> More than 18,000 US troops and innumerable Afghan forces are in the process of searching every inch of Afhganistan and Afghan-Pak border. 0
+6558 New Wi-Fi Nearly Doubles Speed Belkin's Pre-N wireless networking line also dramatically improves range--even for 802.11b and 802.11g gear. 3
+3756 Israel Kills Two Hamas Militants After Renewed Threat Israeli air strikes killed two Hamas militants in Gaza on Thursday just after the Islamic group renewed its threats to continue rocket attacks against Israelis despite a massive army offensive aimed at stopping them. 0
+5729 ONGC, Cairn Energy decide to team up Mumbai: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy Ltd have decided to team up for oil exploration and production (E amp;P) in the domestic as well as international markets. 2
+6450 mmO2: i-mode launch looks certain mmO2 and NTT DoCoMo are reportedly planning to launch a UK i-mode mobile service. November 26, 2004 4:35 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - The much-touted tie-up between NTT DoCoMo and mmO2 to bring i-mode mobile content to the UK looks to be a done deal. 3
+1706 Zurich abandons bid for 2014 Winter Olympics Zurich has decided to quit the bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics, according to a statement released bythe Swiss Olympic Association on Tuesday. 1
+4765 Earnings Improve at Japanese Electronics Firms The Japanese electronics makers remained cautious about the months ahead, citing worries about global growth. Japanese corporate profits are almost certain to be hurt by any economic slowdown in Japan and in the United States. 2
+2863 Dunn Sets Major League Strikeouts Record (AP) AP - Cincinnati Reds slugger Adam Dunn set the major league record for strikeouts in one season with 190, when he fanned in his first two at-bats Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. 1
+2150 Hu top dog, but more of same for now China #39;s new leader is forging ahead with policies set by Jiang, but trouble with Taiwan looms. BEIJING--Having taken over Sunday as chairman of the ruling Communist Party #39;s 0
+5760 Deficit at US Pension Agency Soars to \$23.3 Billion The deficit at the federal agency that rescues failed US pension funds more than doubled to \$23.3 billion in fiscal 2004, officials said on Monday, as the safety net was hit by losses from pension plans that have failed or are 2
+3235 Schilling, Ramirez Lead Red Sox to Easy Opening Win Curt Schilling pitched 6 2/3 innings and Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer in a seven-run fourth frame to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 9-3 win over the host Anaheim Angels in their American League Divisional Series opener Tuesday. 1
+1514 Late rally sees Wall Street end week on a positive note US BLUE-chips recovered from an early fall to end higher as a drop in oil prices offset a profit warning from aluminium maker Alcoa, while a rise in Oracle fuelled a rally in technology stocks after a judge rejected a government attempt to block a 2
+3576 Intel defeats AMD in court AMD #39;s attempt to persuade the US court to sanction the release of over 60,000 pages of Intel documentation to a European Commission anti-trust enquiry has failed. 2
+7396 Turkey confirms death of engineer in Afghanistan ANKARA, Dec 15 (AFP) - The Turkish ambassador in Afghanistan has confirmed the death of a Turkish engineer kidnapped Tuesday in Afghanistan #39;s eastern Kunar province, the Anatolia news agency reported Wednesday. 0
+3104 "Top Court Upholds Visa, MasterCard Ruling WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated federal antitrust law by barring their member banks from issuing credit and charge cards on the rival networks of American Express Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AXP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AXP.N</A> and Morgan Stanley. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MWD.N</A>." 2
+2592 Comcast gets option on TW Cable NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Comcast said Monday that it has an option to cut its stake in Time Warner Cable to 17 percent from 21 percent in exchange for stock in a unit that will hold cable-television systems and cash. 2
+6664 Australia give their neighbours no mercy Australia wrapped up a 2-0 win in the series after beating New Zealand by 213 runs on the fifth day of the second and final cricket Test on Tuesday. 1
+2718 Amazon sues spammers for misleading consumers SEATTLE -- Amazon.com has filed three lawsuits in King County Superior Court against unidentified defendants who allegedly forged e-mails and Web sites to fool consumers into thinking they are doing business with the Internet retailer. 2
+4039 Australia to Relocate Embassy in Baghdad (AP) AP - The Australian embassy in Baghdad is to be moved into the strife-torn city's heavily fortified Green Zone, the government said Tuesday. 0
+7005 Dollar Extends Recovery Against Euro, Yen The dollar rebounded for a second session on Thursday as traders and investors took profits on bets against the US currency before the year draws to a close. 2
+6970 Deficits soil safe-haven image of US Treasury debt Once a seemingly indestructible hiding hole for the frightened investor, some on Wall Street are beginning to question the super-safe status of US Treasury debt. 2
+2504 Italy and Libya move on migrants Italy's Interior Minister visits Libya to pave the way for joint efforts to curb illegal immigration into the EU. 0
+757 Lebanon political drama plays out Syrian scipt The stage is Beirut and the actors are Lebanese; but the audience knows the drama surrounding selection of the countrys president is being produced in Lebanons powerful neighbour Syria. 0
+6001 SBC calling on cable SBC is teaming up with Microsoft to provide consumers with a new way to view television -- a move that puts it in direct competition with the cable TV industry. 2
+3226 US vetoes Gaza resolution The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate end to military operations in Gaza and a pullout of Israeli forces. 0
+6229 Toy Safety Glance 398,000 Bumble Bee toys distributed by Graco Children #39;s Products. Graco received 26 reports of antennae breaking off the toys, including five reports of children who started to choke on the broken parts. 2
+1125 Did Apple Offer Sony an ITunes Deal? Update: A partnership may be crucial for long-term success, one industry insider says. 3
+6615 "Pentagon Disputes Red Cross Criticism (AP) AP - A Pentagon spokesman said Monday that Red Cross officials have ""made their view known"" that the indefinite detention of terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, amounts to torture." 0
+5459 Mauresmo confident of LA victory Amelie Mauresmo insists she can win the Tour Championships this week and finish the year as world number one. The Frenchwoman could overtake Lindsay Davenport with a win in Los Angeles. 1
+4536 To learn more LNM Holdings has steelmaking operations in eight countries with an annual steel production capacity of more than 32 million tons. ISG was formed in 2002 and bought the assets of bankrupt Bethlehem Steel Corp 2
+7553 November Consumer Prices Rise Moderately US consumer prices rose modestly in November as a surge in energy costs a month earlier moderated, the Labor Department said on Friday. 2
+2317 Russian atmosphere hard for Westerners The government has eviscerated Russia #39;s Western-style oil company, Yukos, in what has been widely viewed as political payback. 2
+4111 Single License for Dual Core at Microsoft Microsoft (Quote, Chart) said it has clarified its software licensing policies to address a new trend in microprocessors and to keep the pressure on its rivals. 3
+1633 Training is the Key to Defibrillator Success By DANIEL YEE ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) -- Because defibrillators are more affordable than ever, they are quickly becoming commonplace in schools, businesses and other public places such as airports... 3
+1012 RESEARCH ALERT-First Albany ups SuperGen to quot;buy quot; on drug deal First Albany Capital on Wednesday raised SuperGen Inc. #39;s (SUPG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) stock rating to quot;buy quot; from quot;neutral, quot; following its cancer-drug deal with MGI Pharma Inc. 2
+2868 EBay Expands PayPal Buyer Protection Up to \$1,000 PayPal, eBay Inc. #39;s (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) online payment service, will expand its US buyer protection program to cover up to \$1,000 for qualified transactions, the company said on Thursday. 3
+4835 Loss-making Smart 'is not doomed' The head of Smart cars denies rumours that the loss-making firm may be sold, or even closed down, by parent group DaimlerChrysler. 2
+4593 AOL Supports Microsoft Antispam Plan To overcome industry objections, Microsoft revises its Sender ID proposal. 3
+3464 Marquee Matchup With apologies to Arizona and San Francisco, there are only two teams in the NFC West again this year, and that means the division has just two truly meaningful games: This one, and Seattle at St. 1
+631 British sailors bag bronze Britain's Chris Draper and Simon Hiscocks win bronze in a tense final 49er race on the Saronic Gulf. 1
+721 Who cares about Kerry? It's Bush we can't stand, say Vietnamese (AFP) AFP - The question of whether presidential candidate John Kerry was a coward or a leader during the Vietnam War might be raging in the United States, but on the streets of Hanoi people hope for just one result from the American election -- the exit of George W. Bush. 0
+2049 Government to sell stake in oil business The Canadian government is getting out of the oil-and-gas business by selling off its stake in Petro-Canada for about \$3.1 billion. 2
+2462 Putin Says Russia Could Be a Yukos Bidder President Vladimir V. Putin said on Friday that state-run companies might bid for assets of Yukos in any sale to collect back taxes. 2
+7028 Shares surge to all-time high as results exceed forecasts NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Toll Brothers reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that nearly doubled over year-earlier results as demand continued to outstrip supply in the homebuilder #39;s affluent markets. 2
+668 U.N. Agency Sees No Rapid Development of El Nino (Reuters) Reuters - Fears of a new El Nino, a phenomenon\that brings extreme weather patterns, are unfounded despite\unusual ocean temperatures which often herald the devastating\weather anomaly, the World Meteorological Organization said\Thursday. 3
+6964 Putin doubts date of the elections, Allawi confirms it will be <b>...</b> The Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his doubt that the Iraqi elections will be held at their due time. Putin said during his meeting with the Interim Iraqi prime minister Eyad Allawi that he 0
+1394 Two Britons shot dead near death railway bridge (AFP) AFP - Two Britons were shot dead by unknown gunmen near the famous Bridge over the River Kwai in western Thailand, police said. 0
+3376 Mauresmo books a last-eight place FILDERSTADT, Germany -- Amelie Mauresmo stated her determination to stay World No. 1 by surging into the quarterfinals of the Filderstadt Grand Prix in Germany with a 7-5 6-4 win over Patty Schynder. 1
+6495 Game swings back and forth as Giteau toys with England #39;s defence After so many signs of a fresh enthusiasm and a new sense of adventure in the England side, they ended their autumn series on a backward note, losing to the side they had beaten in the World Cup final. 1
+5714 No. 6 Duke Tops South Fla. in Women #39;s NIT Duke #39;s Wanisha Smith (23) celebrates a Duke basket along side assistant coach LaVonda Wagner during the second half of the second round of the Pre-Season Women #39;s National Invitational Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 in Durham, NC No. 1
+2424 Boeing CEO: Jet Market Recovery Slower (Reuters) Reuters - Boeing Co. Chief Executive Harry\Stonecipher said on Friday the U.S. aircraft maker's archrival\Airbus was exaggerating the speed of recovery in the commercial\airplane market. 2
+4764 Remark on Homosexuality Delays Seating of European Panel The European Union #39;s normally yawn-inducing institutions raised eyebrows on Wednesday when a spat over comments about homosexuality made by an Italian bureaucrat led to the 0
+3886 Downer welcomes terror charge THE federal government has welcomed the bringing of formal terrorism charges against Indonesian militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir. A spokesman for Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said the charges reflected 0
+3919 UPDATE 1-Juninho on target as Celtic beat Hearts 3-0 Brazilian midfielder Juninho scored his first goal for Celtic in a 3-0 drubbing of Hearts that gave the champions an eight-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League on Saturday. 1
+3070 Bush defends tax cuts WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush said Saturday he would renew some of the huge tax cuts that form a cornerstone of his economic rejuvenation policy and chided Democratic challenger John Kerry for opposing the cuts. 2
+3190 Lazard Meets in Paris to Discuss IPO PARIS (Reuters) - Lazard's board was meeting in Paris on Tuesday to consider a share sale that could end more than 150 years of private ownership at the largest remaining independent investment bank and buy out its founding families. 2
+3395 Opportunity Rover Stumbles Upon Rocky, Maybe Watery, Find (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - Almost by accident, NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has found a rock that may point to a second water event in the red planet's past. 3
+5043 Business News for Technology Leaders Microsoft Makes Deal with <b>...</b> A quot;landmark agreement quot; between Microsoft and England #39;s Department of Health to renew the agency #39;s license for desktop products could save it an estimated \$608 million. 3
+4042 Seahawks Looking at Acquiring Jerry Rice (AP) AP - Jerry Rice could be headed north to reunite with Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren. 1
+2464 One-Two Economic Punch Proposals for two major league sports stadiums that would face each other across the Anacostia River evolved independently, D.C. officials said Friday. 1
+3991 "Tech Giants Declare, 'United We Stand' Tough times often make for strange bedfellows, and the explosion of viruses, computer worms and spyware programs on the Internet is producing unique alliances among top technology firms. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>" 3
+6674 Click Here for a Free Credit Report Really. We mean it. Finally, a legit way to peek into your personal financial file. 2
+1123 Indian inflation peaks on imports Indian inflation hits its highest level in more than three years, boosted by increasing energy and food costs. 2
+6213 US urges Israel to help Palestinian vote US Secretary of State Colin Powell has launched a new Middle East peace drive by saying he will press both Israeli and Palestinian leaders for steps to help Palestinians elect a successor to Yasser Arafat. 0
+1978 ATI Shares Resources with HyperMemory Graphics chipmaker ATI (Quote, Chart) unveiled a new technology it said lets its visual chips share system memory for graphics processing. 3
+1259 Button defends F1 decision Britain #39;s Jenson Button has justified his decision to leave BAR for Williams as the dispute over his future moves towards a conclusion. 1
+6586 Merck #39;s Board Adopts Severance Plan for Top Officials (Update5) Merck amp; Co., seeking to keep managers from leaving after the withdrawal of its Vioxx painkiller, adopted a plan to give severance payments to more than 200 executives should control of the company change. 2
+6187 Huskies blank Buffalo Dan Orlovsky threw for 283 yards and a touchdown in his final home game yesterday to lead Connecticut to a 29-0 victory over Buffalo, assuring the Huskies of a winning record and making them eligible for a bowl bid. 1
+2050 Owen starts as Real lose Michael Owen admitted Real Madrid are still looking for the right balance after they lost 1-0 at Espanyol in a bad-tempered game on Saturday. 1
+6283 Defence contractors chase \$23bn deal EUROPES biggest defence contractors will have the chance to bid for a \$23 billion (12 billion) air refuelling contract for the US Air Force that has been withdrawn from Boeing. 2
+3557 American Crocker Sets Short Course World Record INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Ian Crocker of the United States set a short course world record of 22.71 seconds in the 50 meters butterfly at the world championships on Sunday. 1
+1992 Crystal Palace 0, Charlton Athletic 1 Charlton manager Alan Curbishley believes Dennis Rommedahl #39;s sparkling winner will provide the platform for the Dane to recapture the form that made him one of Europe #39;s most feared wingers. 1
+1790 HP Wins Defense Contract HP (Quote, Chart) was awarded a \$290 million, 10-year outsourcing contract with the Defense Logistics Agency #39;s (DLA) Enterprise Data Center (EDC) program, officials announced Wednesday. 2
+3351 Statement by Airbus on the US Government for formal consultations <b>...</b> Airbus has fully supported all recent actions by the European Commission to engage with the US government in serious discussions on comprehensive new disciplines on government support. 2
+2446 Locusts Encroach on West African Rice-Growing Area (Reuters) Reuters - West Africa's worst locust plague for 15\years has encroached on one of the region's largest\rice-growing areas, authorities in Mali said on Friday. 3
+6875 Boxing: Khan shows no rust to emerge lord of the ring Amir Khan celebrated his first fight since winning the lightweight Olympic silver medal in Athens with a one-sided 35-13 points victory over American Michael Evans at Liverpool Olympia last night. 1
+4921 The Great Vegetarian Scam Ive written before about my struggle to remain a vegetarian on Tuesday - when I abjure meat for religious reasons -hile travelling. 3
+4005 Vendors Upgrade Development Tools OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM and Borland Software Corp. last week separately brought out upgrades to their development tool lines that executives said add support for heterogeneous environments and 3
+1282 Longhorns face steeper competition against Razorbacks The University of Texas football team is coming off a 65-0 victory over the North Texas Eagles. Texas dominated every facet of the game against the Eagles. 1
+5446 Solar spacecraft set to launch next year The \$4 million Cosmos 1 project is backed by The Planetary Society, co-founded by Carl Sagan. By The Associated Press. A solar sail spacecraft designed to be propelled by the pressure of sunlight will be launched 3
+2640 Oswalt wins 19th as Astros keep up the pace Roy Oswalt became the NL #39;s first 19-game winner, and the Houston Astros stayed close in the wild-card race with a 10-3 victory over the St. 1
+1572 Conditions in Ohio Point to Kerry, but Bush Runs Strong Everything seemed to be in place for a powerful run by John Kerry in Ohio after Labor Day. Yet polls suggest that Mr. Kerry has actually lost ground. 0
+4244 TI Puts Digital TV on Cell Phones Texas Instruments Inc. today announced development of the wireless industry #39;s first digital TV on a single chip for cell phones, code-named quot;Hollywood. 3
+5447 Hong Kong Shares Rise on Airline Stocks Share prices in Hong Kong rose Wednesday, led by airline stocks, on falling oil prices. The key Hang Seng Index jumped 155.70 points, or 1.2 percent, to end at 13,672. 2
+6381 More harmful drugs may be on the market After writing about hundreds of individual and class-action lawsuits that have been filed on behalf of consumers who developed cancer, suffered heart attacks or other medical problems from hormone replacement therapy drugs and Vioxx, an FDA employee now 2
+7057 America West Backs Away From ATA Bid America West Airlines backed away Thursday from a potential bidding war for bankrupt ATA Airlines, paving the way for AirTran to take over ATA operations. 2
+4123 Profit Jumps at Motorola, but Shares Trade Lower OT quot; gt; Motorola, the world #39;s second-largest maker of cellphones, said yesterday that its profit more than quadrupled in the third quarter and revenue jumped 26 percent compared with the quarter 2
+819 Terror is below radar in Russia It took 2 days for Russia #39;s security service to announce what virtually everyone else believed from the moment two domestic passenger airlines plunged to earth simultaneously 0
+4054 Even Longer: Red Sox Win in 14 Innings Boston's David Ortiz drilled a pitch into center field, a clean single that brought home Johnny Damon with the winning run in a marathon Game 5 in the A.L.C.S. 1
+6004 HONDA LINKED WITH BAR TAKEOVER BAR #39;s engine partner Honda is believed to be interested in purchasing the Brackley team and a deal could be done within the next 12 months. 1
+2656 Cowboys Defeat Redskins 21-18 LANDOVER, Md. - Bill Parcells celebrated the touchdown with a big smile and his fist thrust high in the air... 0
+6659 Music sharing continues to thrive A steady growth in legal music downloads continues while illegal file sharing networks also flourish, analysts say. 3
+6023 Stocks in Motion: Claire #39;s Shares of Claire #39;s Stores (CLE:NYSE - news - research) were among the NYSE #39;s losers Thursday, falling 15 after the company posted third-quarter results that missed analysts #39; expectations and warning about the fourth quarter. 2
+1349 NASA's Shuttle Hangar Badly Damaged by Storm The gigantic hangar where the space shuttle is prepared for its missions sustained much more damage from Hurricane Frances than initially believed. 3
+3859 Desert turns into Parks place Annika Sorenstam may be the reigning queen of the LPGA Tour, but its Grace Park who seems to be royalty in the desert these days. 1
+5097 Stuttgart Closing on Qualification VfB Stuttgart went clear at the top of UEFA Group G with a convincing 3-0 win over Portuguese giants Benfica. Brazilian striker Cacau put Matthias Sammers side ahead and further 1
+1127 NASA braces for Frances Thousands of automobiles clogged Florida #39;s highways during the largest evacuation in state history as residents anticipated the arrival of Hurricane Frances. 3
+7381 Lady Tigers run past Gophers MINNEAPOLIS -- One is a 6-foot-1 National Player of the Year candidate, looking to lead her top-ranked team back to the Final Four. 1
+4705 Inter draw with lecce while AC Milan crash Atlanta Bulgarian teenager Valeri Bojinov scored twice as Lecce came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Inter Milan in Italian first division league on Wednesday. 1
+6730 HP Throttles Viruses Hewlett-Packard has developed a software program that could slow the spread of computer viruses and worms by acting as a quot;throttle quot; on unauthroized network activity. 3
+3033 Ransom may buy life of Iraq hostage The brother of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley was investigating whether it might be possible to buy his sibling #39;s life. Paul Bigley was looking into reports in a Kuwaiti newspaper that a new Iraqi militant group 0
+5150 EU leaders agree on Commission reshuffle ISN SECURITY WATCH (05/11/04) - The EU heads of state agreed on Thursday night to a new line-up of commissioners in a attempt to bring the EU out of its institutional crisis that set in after incoming Commission President, former Portuguese prime minister 0
+1945 Europe Take Charge at Oakland Hills BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie inspired an early charge by holders Europe as they led the United States in three of the four opening fourball matches at the 35th Ryder Cup on Friday. 1
+3822 SEC chief lashes out at reform opponents WASHINGTON -- Too many business interests are clinging to a failed status quo and resisting necessary governance reforms, the government #39;s top securities regulator said Thursday. 2
+2273 Sharon Says Gaza Evacuation Set for 2005 (AP) AP - Israel's evacuation of the Gaza Strip will begin next summer and will take about 12 weeks, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Wednesday, reversing an earlier decision to speed up the pullout. 0
+4859 Silva's Party Could Lose Sao Paulo Control President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's leftist Worker's Party appears set to lose control of South America's biggest city, Sao Paulo, with polls showing voters will replace the mayor with the man who lost the presidential election to Silva two years ago. 0
+636 Report: Intel Logs Big Gains In Flash Market Intel #39;s share of the booming flash market jumped 40.8 percent in the second quarter, according to market-research firm iSuppli Corp. 3
+6214 Iverson Misses Game Against Heat (AP) AP - Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson didn't travel with the team for Sunday's game against Miami because of a bruised right elbow. 1
+2852 "Nortel Cuts Fewer Jobs, Exits Real Estate OTTAWA (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NT.TO target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NT.TO</A> on Thursday said it would eliminate about 10 percent of its work force, slightly less than previously estimated, and consolidate real estate in a cost-cutting plan that will save \$500 million in 2005." 2
+5890 14 Nations to Participate in Plan to Reduce Methane Thirteen countries agreed yesterday to join a global plan proposed by the Bush administration to curb methane emissions by capturing the greenhouse gas and using it as an energy source before it is released into the atmosphere. 3
+5398 Brief: IBM integrates Enigma technology into auto dealer portal Enigma's 3C Platform is designed to help IBM streamline business processes for automotive OEMs and dealers. 3
+4455 PITCAIRN TRIAL FINDS 5 OF 7 GUILTY The three New Zealand judges presiding over sexual assault cases on Pitcairn Island have handed down their verdicts in Adamstown, finding five of the seven men charged guilty of sex crimes. 0
+4825 Not quite high Tech Virginia Tech just couldn't seem to get going. There were turnovers. There were botched plays. There were missed opportunities. Then, in the last 5 1/2 minutes, Bryan Randall and the Hokies turned it all around. 1
+6046 MEPS APPROVE REVAMPED COMMISSION Ending three weeks of stalemate, European lawmakers have approved a new executive commission for the European Union. European MPs had refused to accept a new team of commissioners proposed by Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. 0
+5833 Ivory Coast Leader's Camp Criticizes Arms Ban ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Supporters of Ivory Coast's President Laurent Gbagbo criticized on Tuesday a United Nations decision to impose an arms embargo on the world's top cocoa grower but rebel leaders welcomed the move. 0
+4476 Zeman #39;s Lecce enjoy heady heights of Serie A When Lecce sold their prolific Uruguayan striker Ernesto Chevanton to French club Monaco in the close-season, many pundits added the southern club to the list of favourites for relegation. 1
+2817 Greenland criminals take road back to society, not prison (AFP) AFP - Some 20 people gather for a lunch of whale meat and potatoes inside a large wooden building facing a frozen fjord bathed in sunlight. No, these are not tourists on vacation, but rather criminals serving time in one of Greenland's open penal centers. 0
+1181 Kerr happy with Irish win Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr said he was delighted with the 3-0 win over Cyprus after so many players had pulled out of his squad. 1
+3109 Coping With the Common Cold By Karen Pallarito, HealthDay Reporter HealthDayNews -- Determined this cold season to nip your sneezing, runny nose and scratchy throat in the bud before those nasty respiratory symptoms sideline you? There's a broad array of cold remedies you might want to try, ranging from over-the-counter preparations to basic ingredients tucked away in your kitchen pantry. So what'll it be? A combination pain reliever and nasal decongestant? Vitamin C and echinacea? Tea with honey? A brimming bowl of chicken soup? It turns out the best advice for dealing with the misery of a cold is the same principle mothers often apply when trying to coax their unruly toddlers to take a nap: Whatever works... 3
+4472 Harmony Gold Posts Fifth Straight Quarterly Loss (Update1) Harmony Gold Mining Co., the biggest miner of South African gold, made its fifth consecutive quarterly loss as the rand #39;s gains against the dollar eroded profit margins, compelling it to seek expansion to cut costs. 2
+5374 AOL Plans Revamp, Shake Up Management - Reports The America Online unit of Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is reorganizing itself into four operational units to improve decision making, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. 2
+5165 Molson Will Pay Dividend to Push Through Coors Merger (Update6) Molson Inc., Canada #39;s biggest beermaker, said it will pay minority shareholders a special dividend to overcome opposition to its planned C\$3. 2
+4694 Suse warns of hole in Linux kernel OCTOBER 27, 2004 (TECHWORLD.COM) - Linux distributor Suse has warned of one of the most serious security holes to date in version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which could allow attackers to shut down a system running 2.6-based software. 3
+4778 Voting Machines Remain Unsecured--Experts In one example, a government study of voting-machine security issues was eventually canceled because conclusions by the panel of computer scientists were so negative. 3
+5122 "Canadian freedoms 'under threat' Personal freedoms in Canada are being eroded by the ""war on terror"", the country's privacy commissioner warns." 0
+1967 AOL Rejects SenderID (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Questions regarding potential patent issues and skepticism from the \open source community relating to Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) SenderID have prompted global Internet service provider AOL (NYSE: AOL) to drop the anti-spam technology. 3
+2347 U.S. Won't Release Female Iraq Prisoners BAGHDAD, Iraq - Authorities insisted on Thursday that they won't give in to militants' demands to free female Iraqi prisoners despite the plea of a tearful British hostage begging Britain to save his life in a video released by his captors. Meanwhile, Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, said that increasing violence must not be used as a pretext for delaying elections scheduled for late January... 0
+4365 Wall Street Fears an Undecided Election The doubts, the uncertainty, the mud-slinging that have kept investors indecisive all year are set to end one week from Tuesday when US voters go to the polls. 2
+1776 As hockey clock strikes 12, Canada reclaims World Cup The message board in Canada #39;s dressing room spoke volumes: quot;Practice canceled tomorrow, quot; it read. quot;No one else to beat. 1
+6011 "On Google's Horizon ... Microsoft (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Careful followers of search-engine giant Google surely took note this morning of reports that the company is reiterating an earlier warning that its future growth could fall below expectations. As the BBC News reported, the company ""has warned that fiercer competition is set to hit sales growth. The firm, which had a successful share flotation earlier this year, said its rate of growth from the second quarter to the third may not be sustainable.""" 3
+3474 "California Official Rules on Gay Marriage SAN FRANCISCO - California's constitution permits laws against gay marriage, the state's attorney general declared Friday in a long-awaited legal opinion that sought to avoid offending either side of the debate. While acknowledging that ""committed and loving relationships between two individuals deserve recognition under California law,"" Attorney General Bill Lockyer said it was up to the voters or the Legislature to decide questions about whether gay couples should be allowed to marry..." 0
+3843 Pakistan hunts kidnappers' leader Pakistan vows to track down former Guantanamo inmate who leads group that kidnapped two Chinese engineers. 0
+5405 Shake-up at British retailer LONDON Marks amp; Spencer announced a management shake-up Tuesday that cost six senior executives their jobs, as the company said profit plunged and sales dipped in its home market for the first half of 2004. 2
+4096 Sainsbury takes profit hit J Sainsbury will take a 550 million (\$991 million) hit to profits this year as it invests to boost sales and reverse falling market share, Britain #39;s third-biggest supermarket chain said Tuesday. 2
+4495 Zarqawi group claims attack on Australian soldiers in Baghdad (AFP) AFP - The group loyal to Al-Qaeda-linked militant Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi claimed to have bombed an Australian convoy in Baghdad, in a statement posted on an Islamist website. 0
+1859 Senator Criticizes Europe #39;s Boeing Stance European leaders have been making false claims in a commercial-aircraft trade dispute pitting Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) against its Europe-based rival Airbus, a US senator close to Boeing said on Thursday. 2
+5509 Two Michigan St football players arrested EAST LANSING, Michigan (Ticker) - Two Michigan State football players were arrested Tuesday morning for planting three homemade quot;MacGyver bombs quot; outside a campus apartment. 1
+3439 Reclusive Amish could be thrown into election battleground (AFP) AFP - Martha Lapp hopes to vote for the first time in the US presidential election, in which the reclusive Amish sect that her family belongs to could play a key role. 0
+2305 Zambrano zeroes out Bucs Carlos Zambrano picked up his career high 15th win, combining with two pitchers on a six-hit shutout to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night over 1
+5294 Notes: Kahne, Harvick have verbal confrontation AVONDALE, Ariz. - Some sparks flew between rookie Kasey Kahne and Kevin Harvick at the conclusion of Sunday #39;s Checker Auto Parts 500. 1
+5817 Mets decline Leiter's \$10.2 million option Al Leiter , 39, became a free agent when the New York Mets declined his \$10.2 million option and decided to pay a \$2.1 million buyout. The lefthander went 10-8 with a 3.21 ERA in 30 starts last season. He was on the disabled list from May 11 to June 1 because of tendinitis in his left shoulder . . ... 1
+6709 Co-stars nearly steal show IT was a match that didn #39;t run to the script but this is the land where life often imitates the silver screen. And for 64 minutes yesterday the USA Tomahawks were pure Hollywood 1
+5883 Crude oil futures fall to US\$46 per barrel after moving above \$47 Crude oil futures fell Tuesday after moving above \$47 US a barrel in intraday trading. December delivery crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped 76 cents to \$46.11 per barrel. 2
+4816 Weakened Arafat Heads for France, Cancer Suspected RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, weakened by what doctors think may be leukemia, flew for treatment in France on Friday from the besieged West Bank headquarters where he has been pinned for over 2-1/2 years. 0
+5645 Iverson Answers Bell in OT PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12 (Ticker) -- It seemed like a highly unlikely game for Allen Iverson to sink his first career game-winning buzzer-beater. 1
+2777 Baseball #39;s return: a long time coming for DC The last time the nation #39;s capital was home to the national pastime, the game was literally a riot. Fans stormed the field with two outs in the ninth inning of the Washington Senators #39; farewell appearance at RFK Stadium on Sept. 1
+6265 Stelco Loses Contract to Supply GM Steel (Reuters) Reuters - Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO) has lost a\contract to supply steel to its biggest customer General Motors\Corp. , the company said on Monday, after the insolvent\Canadian steelmaker failed to strike a deal with its workers. 2
+7448 Time Warner settles with DOJ, SEC for \$510 mil Time Warner Inc. on Wednesday settled criminal securities fraud charges the government leveled on its America Online unit, agreeing to pay \$210 million to end the Justice Department #39;s probe. 2
+4928 China Shuts Down 1600 Internet Cafes Between February and August of this year, China has shut down 1,600 internet cafes, and handed out 100 million yuan fines (US\$12 million) to cafe operators, for allowing children access to violent or adult-only content and games. 3
+2660 Gas prices up 5 cents after Hurricane Ivan CAMARILLO, Calif. - Gas prices jumped more than 5 cents a gallon in the past two weeks, largely because of supply problems related to Hurricane Ivan, an industry analyst said. 3
+5641 Final respects paid to Arafat Palestinians pay their last respects to Yasser Arafat after chaotic scenes at his burial in Ramallah. 0
+2047 In China's changing society, psychotherapy gains acceptance BEIJING -- Step back, Confucius. Move over, Mao. Dr. Freud is making the rounds. Once vilified by the communists as a remnant of bourgeois imperialism, the practice of psychology -- and especially the Western ritual of going to a therapist -- is gaining popularity in this country of budding capitalists. 0
+872 Warner Gets the Nod The first pick in the NFL draft last April will be the first QB off the bench for the Giants as Eli Manning lost the competition for the starting job to veteran Kurt Warner. 1
+3722 PayPal Outages Persist, Worry Users Sporadic outages at PayPal stretched into a fifth day on Tuesday, though the company late in the day reported that access had returned to normal for most users. 3
+1186 Saddam, Aides to Go on Trial Within Weeks - Daoud Iraq #39;s toppled leader Saddam Hussein and his top aides will go on trial within weeks, Iraqi Minister of State Kasim Daoud said on Sunday. 0
+6699 Cause of Indonesian Plane Crash Probed (AP) AP - Investigators picked through the wreckage of an Indonesian passenger plane that crashed in stormy weather, killing at least 32 people in the county's worst air accident in six years. 0
+4636 Midseason ouster no surprise Unless there #39;s an extenuating circumstance - see the University of Arizona last September - it #39;s generally considered poor form to change football coaches in midseason. 1
+3719 76ers 114, Wizards 107 Marc Jackson scored 12 of his 21 points in the final 31/2 minutes and the Philadelphia 76ers capped their first training camp at Duke University with a 114-107 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. 1
+6424 Marzeoti (4 TDs) paces Shawsheen For years, Shawsheen Tech and Greater Lowell have battled for the William J. Collins Cup on Thanksgiving Day. 1
+2619 DHS faces IT management challenge, GAO says A quot;formidable information and technology management challenge quot; faces the Homeland Security Department, according a report released today by the Government Accountability Office. 3
+1740 Champions League: Arsenal 1, PSV Eindhoven 0 Arsenal benefited from an own-goal in a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in its opening Champions League match at Highbury on Tuesday. The Gunners largely dominated the Group E match, with Jose Antonio 1
+4556 "GE Says It's on Track for 2004, 2005 BOSTON (Reuters) - Diversified manufacturer General Electric Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=GE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">GE.N</A> said on Tuesday that it is on track to meet its full-year earnings forecast and to achieve double-digit gains in earnings per share in 2005." 2
+5834 Wrigley bites into Kraft WRIGLEY is buying the Life Savers and Altoids sweet and mint businesses from Kraft Foods for 800 million. The deal allows Wrigley to expand in the sweet section, while leaving Kraft to focus on the rest of its food business. 2
+5870 Committee Recommends Abusive Clergy Ban (AP) AP - A committee overseeing a review of the child protection plan adopted by Roman Catholic bishops has recommended preserving a ban on church work for clerics who molest young people, according to a document the panel has sent to all U.S. bishops. 0
+7234 Rams Beat Jets in OT, Clinch Playoff Berth (AP) AP - The St. Louis Rams won a finale that, in the end, they needed much more than the New York Jets. Marc Bulger threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns and Jeff Wilkins hit a 31-yard field goal with 3:03 left in overtime Sunday to give the Rams a 32-29 win over the New York Jets, clinching their fourth playoff berth in five seasons under coach Mike Martz. 1
+4901 Better Talk Now upsets rough Breeders #39; Cup Turf GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Ticker) - After further review, Better Talk Now proved to be the best after all. Overcoming huge favorite Kitten #39;s Joy, Better Talk Now pulled off a surprising upset in Saturday #39;s \$2 million Breeders #39; Cup Turf at Lone Star Park. 1
+4738 "Attack prompts Bush website block The re-election website of President Bush is blocking overseas visitors because of ""security reasons""." 3
+4283 Nuggets 100, Clippers 88 Carmelo Anthony, who missed Denver #39;s previous game after being cited for marijuana possession, scored 23 points for the Nuggets in a 100-88 preseason victory Thursday night over the Los Angeles Clippers. 1
+2659 Banknorth investors voice doubts on bid Banknorth Group Inc.'s biggest investors are voicing concerns about the proposed sale of a controlling stake to Toronto-Dominion Bank . 2
+2794 Judge Clears Release of Kobe Evidence (AP) AP - A judge cleared the way for the release of documents and other evidence in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case on Wednesday. 1
+5279 Lewis, Allen super vs. Spurs Rashard Lewis scored 27 points and Ray Allen added 24, leading the SuperSonics to a 113-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs last night in Seattle. 1
+5688 (5) California 42 Washington 12 SEATTLE Fifth-ranked California ran past Washington 42-to-12. JJ Arrington rushed for 121 yards and Marshawn Lynch matched that. Lynch had TD runs of 32 and 70 yards along with a 29-yard scoring reception. 1
+3006 Serial blasts rock NE: 19 killed GUWAHATI: A string of powerful bomb blasts rocked Nagaland and Assam on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Saturday, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 50. 0
+4641 Chip Giant UMC Reports Higher Profits (AP) AP - United Microelectronics Corp. #151; the world's No. 2 producer of made-to-order chips #151; on Wednesday reported that its third-quarter net profit more than doubled on year as shipments of chips for mobile phones and other gadgets increased. 3
+5317 IBM: Blue Gene Supercomputer For Sale Fresh after taking the performance crown and capping a five-year, \$100 million R amp;D effort, IBM today announced that Blue Gene is officially going on sale with a starting price of \$1. 3
+5758 Microsoft Storms India Microsoft is making big news in India this week by expanding its Hyderabad campus and signing two lucrative deals in Asias fourth largest economy. 2
+6714 NASA Cassini Image: Gazing Down at Saturn #39;s Rings Cassini pierced the ring plane and rounded Saturn on Oct. 27, 2004, capturing this view of the dark portion of the rings. A portion of the planet #39;s atmosphere is visible here, as is its shadow on the surface of the rings. 3
+3004 NASA puts off space shuttle flights until at least May WASHINGTON: The US space agency NASA has put off resumption of space shuttle flights from March until at least May, the agency has said. 3
+5004 Volkswagen #39;s talks with union move forward LONDON, November 2 (newratings.com) - The German automotive giant, Volkswagen AG (VOW.ETR), continued its negotiations with the labour union today on its planned labour cost reductions. 2
+5183 USC Releases Stewart From Scholarship (AP) AP - Southern California point guard Rodrick Stewart was granted a release from his basketball scholarship Friday. 1
+5250 Hezbollah flies unmanned plane over Israel Hezbollah sent an unmanned reconnaissance plane over Israeli airspace Sunday, the Lebanon-based group and the Israeli military said. 0
+2787 SpaceShipOne Rolls Toward Victory MOJAVE, California -- A Southern California aerospace team took a big step toward capturing the \$10 million Ansari X Prize Wednesday, but not without surviving a scary moment when the pilot found himself in a rapid spin as he roared across the threshold 3
+1118 IBM recalls 225,000 laptop adapters The adapters can overheat and cause damage to the circuit board, according to a safety agency. WASHINGTON: IBM will recall about 225,000 AC power adapters for several models of its laptop computer because 3
+4657 Black Watch move towards Baghdad THE Black Watch today moved towards Baghdad in response to the US plea for help. The Ministry of Defence said today that soldiers from the Scottish regiment were leaving their base in the southern city of 0
+4254 ADV: Hassle-Free Car Financing Don #146;t let less-than-perfect credit prevent you from driving the car you want. Fill out a free loan application at Auto Net Financial and we #146;ll pre-arrange financing at a dealer near you. 2
+6438 Four Hurricanes Hurting Florida Economy (AP) AP - Normally at this time of the year, labor contractor Jose Luis Avalos would be assembling a crew of workers who could each earn #36;1,500 to #36;2,000 a week in the area's abundant citrus groves. 2
+4044 Australian journalist tells of capture in Iraq TONY EASTLEY: An Australian journalist snatched by insurgents in Iraq, has contradicted claims by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer that he was kidnapped in a part of Baghdad where he was advised not to go. 0
+4686 "Military Buoys Profit at Defense Firms CHICAGO (Reuters) - Robust demand for military equipment and technology led four U.S. defense companies to post higher quarterly profit on Wednesday, with jet maker Boeing Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">BA.N</A> reporting a 78 percent jump in earnings despite a decline in commercial airplane revenue." 2
+2702 Indian-Americans hail Manmohan speech New York, Sep 27 (UNI) Members of the Indian-American community who attended a public meeting addressed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh welcomed his speech and expressed confidence that India would soon be a developed economy. 0
+745 Thai Airways orders six Airbus superjumbos Thai Airways International plans to buy six Airbus A380 double-decker aircraft that will be delivered in 2008 and 2009. The airline is also ordering two additional A340 aircraft. 2
+4643 NASA expert says Bush stifles evidence on global warming IOWA CITY, Iowa A NASA scientist has charged that the Bush administration is subverting science and misleading the public by trying to suppress or alter evidence on the dangers of global warming. 3
+2371 Track heads in the right direction RENAULT #39;S Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore paid the Shanghai International Circuit the greatest compliment when he said yesterday: #39;It #39;s going to be difficult to beat this one. 1
+3734 Jets #39; Moss Questionable For Sunday Hempstead, NY -- New York Jets wide receiver Santana Moss is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against San Francisco because of a hamstring injury. 1
+1587 Hong Kong democrats win more seats Democrats have tightened their grip on Hong Kong #39;s legislature, but still have no mandate to push their agenda of universal suffrage in the southern Chinese enclave. 0
+7461 Clarke takes charge of Blunkett's Fear Agenda <strong>Analysis</strong> Horizontal drinkers rejoice 3
+6907 Oxford 18 Cambridge 11 Replacement winger Ross Lavery scored the decisive try just two minutes from time as Oxford finally justified the favourites tag they had carried into each of the last three matches. 1
+2498 Four held in anti-terror raids Three of the men were seized in a quot;pre-planned quot; operation by officers from the Metropolitan Police anti-terrorist branch at a hotel in Brent Cross, north London. 0
+1241 Coca-Cola closer to settling EU antitrust case NEW YORK, September 3 (New Ratings) - The European Union has reportedly made significant progress in settling its prolonged antitrust case against The Coca-Cola Co (KO. 2
+6604 Autonomy, Mamma.com Join Desktop Search Ranks Not to be left out of desktop search, two search vendors on Monday leaped into the growing space for managing e-mail, documents and other hard-drive data. 3
+6176 Leaders of Spain, Portugal, Latin America urge Falklands dialogue (AFP) AFP - Leaders from Spain, Portugal and their former colonies in Latin America urged Britain and Argentina to renew their dialogue on the Falkland islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas. 0
+2417 Baby for ovary transplant woman A Belgian cancer patient made infertile by chemotherapy has given birth following revolutionary treatment. 3
+1366 Stocks Flat After Greenspan Testimony NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were flat on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the economy had recovered from its soft patch and a number of companies warned about their earnings. 2
+6565 EasyMobile launch set for March Denmark #39;s leading telecoms operator TDC says it will launch a low-budget mobile telephone operator dubbed quot;easyMobile quot; with mobile network operator T-Mobile in Britain in March 2005. 2
+4306 Microsoft/Swatch Offer New Wireless Watch Microsoft and Swatch announced a new line of wireless data watches named Paparazzi. The watches offer news, sports, weather and stock quotes, among other snippets of content, via Microsoft #39;s MSN Direct wireless data service. 3
+5875 Novell NetWare users get Microsofts Offer With Novell concentrating on Linux more and more, many NetWare consumers might be facing dilemmas on where to move on for future needs. 3
+1861 US August Inflation Mild, Job Claims Rise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices inched up just 0.1 percent last month as gasoline and car prices tumbled, the government said on Thursday in a report suggesting an inflation spike earlier this year was an aberration. 2
+3972 Ace's wicked run leaves us wanting more Seven years of Pedro. Went by quickly, huh? Seven years, the best of which may very well have been the best pitching ever done in a Boston uniform. Seven years of feistiness. Seven years of blazing fastballs. Seven years of spellbinding changeups. Seven years of pitching inside, sometimes waaaaay inside. Seven years of double-digit strikeouts. Seven years of sheer virtuosity. ... 1
+2629 Troubled Real and Roma meet as Champions League resumes Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Two clubs with storied tradition but in the midst of current turmoil will meet Tuesday when Real Madrid and Roma highlight Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League group play. 1
+3165 Cards won #39;t overlook Dodgers The last time Tony La Russa managed a postseason series against the Dodgers, his club was an Oakland juggernaut that dominated the regular season with 104 victories. 1
+5109 Executives dismissed in insurance inquiry ACE yesterday became the latest insurance company to announce changes in its business practices in response to the industry investigation launched by New York #39;s attorney general. 2
+1441 A Taste of Yum! Wins the World Over Strong international sales growth and solid U.S. comps propel the company's stock to its highest price ever. 2
+6958 Project Megagrid shows off business side of grid Hoping to prove that grid computing can work in the business world, Dell, EMC, Intel and Oracle have announced a joint effort designed to show business users how to use the distributed computing technology. 3
+4057 New Jersey Lawsuit Challenges Electronic Voting A coalition of private citizens and local elected officials in New Jersey plan to file a lawsuit to block the state's use of electronic voting machines. 3
+946 "Australia Police to Trap Cyberspace Pedophiles (Reuters) Reuters - Australian police acting as part of an\international ""cyber cop"" network will be able to trap\pedophiles who use the Internet to ""groom"" or lure children for\sex, under new laws passed by parliament on Tuesday." 3
+6767 Giuliani expands his Wall St. firm NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is making a foray into investment banking. Free! Sign up here to receive our Weekly Roundup e-Newsletter! 2
+4417 Large Explosion Shakes Downtown Baghdad (AP) AP - A large explosion shook downtown Baghdad on Sunday night, but its cause could not immediately be determined. 0
+7400 Sprint, Nextel to Combine Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to merge, creating a more formidable rival to the two largest US mobile operators, and a large wireline communications company supporting 2
+4012 Bono at Apple promo p2pnet.net News:- quot;Select quot; members of the press on Monday have received an invitation to a special Apple iTunes / iPod promo slated for October 16, says MacCentral. 3
+4725 Broken thumb sidelines Payton Results of X-rays on Gary Payton #39;s right hand revealed a non-displaced fracture in the point guard #39;s right thumb. Payton did not play last night against the 1
+5238 Photos Plus Music Equals an Expensive iPod (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - First Apple put some color on the iPod, when it offered the iPod mini in a palette of pastel hues, and now it has put some color inside it, in the form of the new iPod Photo. 3
+4913 Ashado pulls away to win Distaff Ashado had a little trouble finding running room in the stretch of the Breeders #39; Cup Distaff on Saturday. But once she did, she quickly kicked away from the opposition 1
+4309 Dollar Stabilizes Above Recent Lows (Reuters) Reuters - The dollar edged up against the yen and\steadied against the euro on Friday, but kept within sight of\multi-month lows hit this week on worries about the U.S.\economy and its ability to attract global investors. 2
+6982 Courses to help teach you SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio declined as much as 22 percent Wednesday following two analyst downgrades. 2
+5636 Warren Is Told Not to Get Personal The NFL cautioned Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Gerard Warren not to pick up a personal foul penalty against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during tomorrow #39;s game. 1
+7286 Family takes helm at Bombardier Canada #39;s Bombardier family has taken back management control of the troubled transport equipment maker that bears its name following the sudden departure of Paul Tellier, chief executive. 2
+7188 Delaney keen to quot;put things right quot; Mark Delaney wants Aston Villa to quot;stamp their authority on midlands football quot; by finally overcoming Birmingham in Sunday #39;s derby. 1
+4662 Google Acquires Satellite Mapping Firm Keyhole Google Acquires Satellite Mapping Firm Keyhole\\After a tip from Andy Beal, I checked out Keyhole Satellite Image mapping and local search tool and absolutely loved it. Basically, with Keyhole you get a satellite image of the world and can view streets in the major cities, political hotspots, and towns (mostly ... 3
+6800 US Says No Plans to Sign New Climate Change Pacts (Reuters) Reuters - The United States, considered an\environmental laggard by its critics, is unlikely to sign any\new pacts on climate change at a key environmental meeting this\month, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday. 3
+5358 U.S. Forces Push Into Heart of Fallujah U.S. Army and Marine units thrust into the heart of the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Tuesday, fighting fierce street battles and conducting house-to-house searches on the second day of a major assault to retake the city from Islamic militants. 0
+4475 Patriots #39; game: New England beats Jets for 21st win in a row While not pleased, the Jets were neither surprised at the outcome of their showdown against the Patriots, nor downcast about their future. 1
+4216 Cingular Sales Rise in Quarter, but Profit Falls 18 Percent By Bloomberg News. Cingular Wireless, which is buying AT amp;T Wireless, said yesterday that third-quarter sales rose 4.9 percent, to \$4. 2
+5720 Serena Ends Mauresmo's Year-End No. 1 Bid (AP) AP - Serena Williams is in love #151; with her new attacking game and herself. 1
+3217 Is PeopleSoft waiting for the right price? A company board member testifies in trial that a sale would be possible if Oracle ups its offer. 3
+6595 Sudan backtracks on aid workers Sudan reverses its decision to expel Oxfam and Save the Children's local heads, accused of political meddling. 0
+5608 EU studies Iranian response on nuclear program wrangle VIENNA (AFP) - EU officials were evaluating Iran #39;s response to an offer for Tehran to avoid possible UN sanctions over its nuclear program in a wrangle that has led a UN watchdog to hold up a key report. 0
+2362 Pascual Rodriguez wins 18th stage of Vuelta race; Heras still <b>...</b> Spaniard Javier Pascual Rodriguez inched ahead of Colombia #39;s Ivan Parra at the finish line to take the 18th stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling tour Thursday. 1
+1495 Insurers Eye Ivan the Terrible How will companies and investors fare if the storm spawns moderate damage? 2
+1590 OPEC Eyes Caution, Supply Weighs on Price VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC may resist calls to raise oil output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear of turning a decline from record prices into a rout. 2
+6175 Will there be peace in Great Lakes region? To coordinate and cooperate or not to, that is where the rub is, and that is the key issue when it comes to answering the question whether there will be peace in the Great Lakes region. 0
+3156 New Siebel Chief Outlines Chapter 2 For CRM Vendor After 10 years of focusing on product development and delivery, CEO Michael Lawrie says Siebel had to recognize that technology is only one part of the CRM equation. 2
+2172 Bush enforces new US diplomacy (AFP) AFP - President George W. Bush has rewritten US foreign policy during four years at the White House, with the war on terror now taking priority and doubt cast on some traditional alliances. 0
+4540 Miss Peru takes Miss World crown Twenty-year-old Miss Peru has been crowned Miss World in a southern Chinese resort town, as China looks to become the regular host of an event that would have once been deemed heretical by its Communist leaders. 1
+6543 Int #39;l conference calls for mine-free world Senior officials of 143 governments are calling for the total ban of production and use of anti-personnel landmine. Senior government officials of 143 countries across the world 0
+5796 France #39;s #39;Watergate #39; trial opens In France, 12 people have gone on trial for running a phone-tapping operation used by the late President Francois Mitterrand to monitor his opponents. 0
+3611 Sadr #39;s men cash in their guns BAGHDAD: Members of radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr #39;s militia began handing back their weapons yesterday under a deal with the interim Iraq Government, while two US soldiers were killed in a Baghdad rocket attack. 0
+7549 Goldcorp Says It Will Review Glamis Bid Gold miner Goldcorp Inc. on Friday said its board is willing to review and evaluate a takeover offer from Glamis Gold Ltd. that would break up its friendly merger agreement with Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. 2
+7546 Yahoo Maps To Add Traffic Updates and Reports Yahoo Maps To Add Traffic Updates and Reports\\Yahoo is not only becoming the goto place for multimedia search and online entertainment, it's also now offering a new service for monitoring traffic conditions online. Yahoo's offering of traffic updates lets users plan their daily travel routes around slowdowns like constructon or ... 3
+3601 Do-or-die for Braves, Astros CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The situation is simple: Win and move on; lose and go home. Tied at two games apiece, the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros square off in a do-or-die, winner-take-all contest on Monday. 1
+1835 Mexico Migrant Smugglers Turning to Sea (AP) AP - Migrant smugglers are skirting heightened security along the border by using small boats to shuttle people from the under-supervised Baja coast into Southern California marinas and harbors, already jammed with legal commercial ships and pleasure boat traffic. 0
+2045 Sloppy win suits Badgers TUCSON -- Booker Stanley ran for a career-high 135 yards on 30 carries, including a 7-yard run for Wisconsin's only touchdown, and the 20th-ranked Badgers rallied for a stormy 9-7 victory over Arizona yesterday. 1
+7479 Langer leads the Australian charge Justin Langer #39;s coruscating unbeaten 181 shone through on an enthralling day of Test cricket when Australia demonstrated, once again, why they are by far the best side in the world. 1
+740 Triathlon: Double for Kiwis in toughest of events NEW ZEALAND scored an unprecedented Olympic double in the men #39;s triathlon yesterday when Hamish Carter no cigar for guessing his roots beat his compatriot, reigning world champion Bevan Docherty, by 7.87 seconds, writes Doug Gillon. 1
+5326 UK to take tougher line on ultrawideband Report for British regulator calls for wireless technology to be more strictly controlled than in United States. 3
+1988 FTC Endorses Bounty for Spammers The US Federal Trade Commission has given its endorsement to a plan that would reward insiders for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people or companies that produce spam. 3
+7371 Dead Iraqi #39;s Family Wins Demand for UK Abuse Probe In a test case over British troops #39; alleged abuse of Iraqi civilians, a London court on Tuesday backed demands for an independent inquiry into claims a Basra hotel worker was beaten to death by UK soldiers. 0
+4189 LVMH Plans to Buy Glenmorangie French luxury goods company LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis said Wednesday it plans to buy whisky maker Glenmorangie PLC for about 300 million pounds (euro430. 2
+1809 McKenzie Ends Holdout and Returns to Green Bay (Reuters) Reuters - Green Bay Packers\cornerback Mike McKenzie ended his lengthy holdout Wednesday\afternoon and joined his teammates in preparation for Week 2. 1
+814 TOMPKINS: Young Brit who fought here has shot at gold Great Britain #39;s Amir Khan, who looked so impressive in winning the 132-pound championship at the Junior International Invitational Boxing Championships here last summer, has a chance for an Olympic gold medal in the lightweight division today. 1
+6990 Snow to Stay on With Bush, Principi Exits (AP) AP - Treasury Secretary John Snow, an aggressive champion of the administration's economic policies, accepted President Bush's offer Wednesday to remain in the Cabinet. 0
+6154 NASA Successfully Launches Swift Satellite NASA #39;s Swift satellite successfully launched today aboard a Boeing Delta 2 rocket at 12:16 pm EST from Launch Complex 17A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. 3
+2584 The Wayne Rooney era begins at Manchester United Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson calls him the best English player in the last 30 years, and he #39;s expected to debut for the club Tuesday in its Champions League match at Old Trafford against Turkey #39;s Fenerbahce. 1
+5625 Coalition asks US Congress to kill copyright bill WASHINGTON - A coalition of technology and advocacy groups on Friday asked the U.S. Senate to kill copyright legislation that might result in jail time for people who trade copyrighted files online. 3
+5948 CASEY COMMENTS NOT #39;SMART #39; - VERPLANK The backlash to anti-American comments by Ryder Cup player Paul Casey has already started - and is likely only to get worse in the coming months. 1
+4462 EU seeks joint asylum policy EU ministers meeting in Luxembourg plan moves to integrate their asylum and immigration procedures. 0
+983 Francis Nixes Hurricanes' Front Office Job (AP) AP - Ron Francis turned down a front-office job with the Carolina Hurricanes and is still deciding whether he wants to continue his playing career. 1
+669 Visit to a Potemkin village Gongzhong does not resemble any Tibetan village in Tibet. It is a village more from Epcot Center in Walt Disney World. 0
+6810 NTL sells broadcast unit for 1.27bn to Macquarie NTL, the UKs largest cable company, has agreed to sell its radio and television broadcasting business for 1.27bn to a fund managed by Australias Macquarie Bank. 2
+6182 Westwood Closes in on First Title of 2004 SUN CITY, South Africa (Reuters) - Briton Lee Westwood closed in on his first title of 2004 when he claimed the third-round lead in the Sun City Golf Challenge Saturday. 1
+1352 46 Killed, 270 Injured In Iraqi Violence Baghdad, Sept. 8 (NNN): Bloody clashes on Tuesday between US forces and Shia militiamen left more than 46 persons, including six US soldiers, dead across Iraq during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Wednesday. 0
+2779 Will iTunes ever make a lot of money for Apple? On its latest earnings call (7/14/04), a question was asked about the profitability of iTunes, and management responded by stating that it made just a small profit. 3
+6498 No. 5 North Carolina 63, No. 24 Villanova 56 The North Carolina Tar Heels put their lackluster first half behind them. Then they did the same to Villanova. After scoring just 25 points in the first half, the No. 1
+6019 Report: Spurrier Will Take S. Carolina Job (AP) AP - Steve Spurrier has agreed to take over as football coach at South Carolina if Lou Holtz retires at the end of the season, The Tennessean of Nashville reported in Thursday's editions. 1
+2100 Young People Practicing Unhealthy Habits They show greatest increase in smoking, obesity and poor eating, study says HealthDayNews -- Smoking, obesity and poor eating habits increased among young people in the United States in the 1990s, a trend that may lead to higher future rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and lung disease as that generation ages. That warning comes from a study in the September/October issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion... 3
+638 McClaren happy with striking duo Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren believes Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink could forge one of the most dangerous strike partnerships in the Barclays Premiership. 1
+3248 UK satisfied with peace process, says Hoon ISLAMABAD, Oct 5: British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon said on Tuesday that history would judge the pace of the peace process between Pakistan and India. 0
+7065 Prime minister says Australia faces tough economic year in 2005 (AFP) AFP - Prime Minister John Howard warned that Australia's strong dollar, high world oil prices and the lingering effects of prolonged drought would dampen the country's long-buoyant economy in 2005. 0
+2655 Using DNA to stop elephant poachers It #39;s like doing cold-case detective work on elephants, but University of Washington scientist Samuel Wasser has devised an innovative method for pinpointing the DNA fingerprints of poached elephant tusks. 3
+2944 Stocks Climb on Strong Economic Data NEW YORK - Newly optimistic investors sent stocks sharply higher Friday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials up more than 100 points, after economic data showed strength in manufacturing and construction. Wall Street greeted the departure of PeopleSoft Inc.'s chief executive by buying up technology shares... 0
+4209 Gas explosion in Chinese coal mine leaves 56 dead, scores missing (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - BEIJING (AP) - A gas explosion in a coal mine in central China killed 56 people and left scores trapped and missing, the government said Thursday. 0
+4587 Thomson beats the Street on core strengths Thomson Corp., a provider of information services that was once Canada #39;s largest newspaper publisher, sailed past Street forecasts in its latest quarterly results released Tuesday. 2
+7464 Wall Street Looks Set for a Mixed Start (Reuters) Reuters - Wall Street looked set for a mixed start\on Thursday as oil prices remained near two-week highs and\investors braced for a clutch of economic data and earnings\from high-profile firms like Goldman Sachs and Nike\. 2
+2117 IMF's Rato says US should cut budget deficit (AFP) AFP - The United States should cuts its fiscal and trade deficits, while Europe and Japan should take steps to boost economic growth, IMF managing director Rodrigo Rato revealed. 2
+3073 New Tungsten Boasts Big Storage PalmOne #39;s Tungsten T5 comes with 256MB of flash memory, so you never risk losing your data. If you #39;re a pack-rat type who likes to keep a lot of data you can #39;t afford to lose on your personal digital assistant, PalmOne has a handheld for you. 3
+5931 MPAA takes filesharers to court The Motion Picture Association of America has gone on the offensive in its battle against piracy and peer-to-peer sharing of movies, and has launched more than 200 civil suits against users it identifies as being the worst offenders. 3
+5584 Japan to Protest to China Over Intruder Submarine TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will protest to China after concluding that a nuclear-powered submarine that intruded into its waters this week belonged to the Chinese navy, top government spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said on Friday. 0
+3239 Pitcairn trial views police interview tape The court presiding over the Pitcairn Island sex trials has been shown a videotape of a police interview with one of the accused. Steven Christian denies rape but he does admit to having sex with underage girls. 0
+4672 Vietnam Opens Bunker Used by Ho Chi Minh (AP) AP - Behind thick concrete walls and iron doors, Ho Chi Minh and other top Vietnamese leaders hid in secret underground tunnels during U.S. B-52 bombing raids to plot key military strategies that led to America's defeat in the Vietnam War. 0
+6734 Turkey eyes \$15 billion investment years ANKARA: Turkey is hoping to attract \$15 billion of foreign investment between 2005 and 2007 through reforms designed to overhaul its economy and ease the country #39;s entry into 0
+3807 Update 1: Northwest Airlines, Pilots Reach Deal Northwest Airlines Corp. and its pilots reached a tentative agreement on Thursday that includes \$265 million in labor concessions, the Air Line Pilots Association said. 2
+991 A Year of Charges, Reforms for Funds NEW YORK -- Just a year ago this week, New York Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer shook the financial services industry -- and investor confidence -- by revealing that four big-name mutual fund companies had cut secret deals allowing a New Jersey hedge fund to profit from short-term trading at the expense of ordinary investors. 2
+5322 Cellphones outstrip landlines in India (AFP) AFP - Mobile phone users have outstripped traditional landline connections in India, the government announced. 3
+4743 Nakatani expects a big day at BC No stranger to brash statements, jockey Corey Nakatani has a firm goal for Saturday #39;s Breeders #39; Cup program at Lone Star Park. 1
+2493 Bremen, Bayern amp; Stuttgart Win As Wolves Stay Top VfL Wolfsburg remain clear at the top of the Bundesliga table after a last-minute Diego Klimowicz strike condemned Kurt Jara #39;s Kaiserslautern to defeat at the Volks-Wagen Arena, on a day that saw Miroslav Klose hit a hat-trick for Werder Bremen at Bochum. 1
+6335 Travelers Stuff Roads, Terminals Traditionally, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, and the American Automobile Association expected travel this year to hit pre-Sept. 2
+1552 Restoring an Original At Charles Schwab, executives plan a return to the firm's original mission of serving mom-and-pop, buy-and-hold investors. 2
+3043 Ichiro with 260 hits, Writes First New Chapter in 84 Years Japans quot;Baseball talent quot; Suzuki Ichiro (31,Seattle Mariners) has leapfrogged 84 years of outdated records of most hits in a season and stepped into the 260-hit peak. 1
+4235 Merck Posts 3Q Profit Drop on Vioxx Pharmaceutical giant Merck amp; Co. said Thursday that third-quarter earnings dropped significantly year-over-year on charges related to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the market. 2
+646 Panama pardons Castro 'plotters' Four men accused of planning to kill Cuba's Fidel Castro have been pardoned by Panama's president. 0
+1635 Wal-Mart Keeps Its September Sales View Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday maintained its September sales forecast and said back-to-school demand picked up for key categories including electronics and clothing after a sluggish start. 2
+6237 Wright ready to cash in after win Shane Mosley gave Winky Wright his big chance. After beating Mosley a second time, Wright is now ready to cash in on it. Wright pronounced himself one of boxing #39;s elite contenders Saturday night after beating 1
+6818 Philippines not relieved from nature #39;s curse With the death toll mounting to 1,000 after a deadly storm Typhoon Nanmadol that hit the nation three days before, the nature #39;s curse is still haunting Philippines when an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 rocked the northern Philippines on 0
+6932 Nowitzki, Mavericks Snap Timberwolves #39; Streak Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half as the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Minnesota Timberwolves #39; five-game winning streak 97-87. 1
+5958 Democrats Question Kerry's Campaign Funds Democratic Party leaders said Wednesday they want to know why Sen. John Kerry ended his presidential campaign with more than \$15 million in the bank, money that could have helped Democratic candidates across the country. 0
+2484 Australia better prepared, says Gilchrist Mumbai - Australia #39;s stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist said on Saturday his team was seeking a momentous Test series triumph in India. 1
+3058 Liberals enter political minefield of minority government starting Monday (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - A chastened Liberal government will find itself relying on support from the very opponents it steamrollered for over a decade when Prime Minister Paul Martin begins steering his party through the first minority Parliament in a quarter-century. 0
+5424 Cricket-Sri Lanka #39;s wicketkeeper calls it quits COLOMBO (AFP) - Sri Lanka #39;s wicketkeeper Romesh Kaluwitharana has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the squad for next month #39;s tour to New Zealand. 1
+6454 Board with Mukesh: Reliance Mumbai, Nov. 26: Mukesh Ambani apparently commands the full support of the board on all recent decisions, including the controversial one that elevated him to the final authority in the group. 2
+2041 Sea-Level Rise Gives Clue to Big Chill A sudden influx of freshwater from North America's ancient Lake Agassiz to the North Atlantic 8,200 years ago triggered a precipitous cooling of the region, scientists believe. Now they are trying to predict if and when a similar scenario might happen again. 3
+852 PM Hails Successful Launch Of Agni II NEW DELHI, AUG 29: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday congratulated the scientists and engineers for the successful launch of the Agni II missile. 0
+1513 California group sues Albertson's over privacy concerns A California-based privacy advocacy group is suing supermarket giant Albertson's over alleged privacy violations involving its pharmacy customers. 3
+4760 Titan reveals its purple patches LONDON: Unprecedented pictures of the purple atmospheric haze on Titan have been captured by the Cassini spacecraft during its closest approach yet to Saturn #39;s largest moon. 3
+4352 Bryant's 25 Helps Lakers Beat Clippers (AP) AP - Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers got major contributions from their ever-improving reserves Friday night, beating the Clippers 113-102 in a preseason game. 1
+2146 Silvestre #39;s double goals help Man. United beat Liverpool Silvestre became Man. United #39;s hero as he scored twice to lift a 2-1 victory over Liverpool for home side when all eyes were on Rio Ferdinand as he returned after an eight-match ban on Monday. 1
+789 "Bea Arthur for President Bea Arthur sparked a security scare at Logan Airport in Boston this week when she tried to board a Cape Air flight with a pocketknife in her handbag. The ""Golden Girls"" star, now 81, was flagged by a Transportation Security Administration agent, who discovered the knife - a strict no-no following 9/11. ""She started yelling that it wasn't hers and said 'The terrorists put it there,' "" a fellow passenger said. ""She kept yelling about the 'terrorists, the terrorists, the terrorists.' "" After the blade was confiscated, Arthur took a keyring from her bag and told the agent it belonged to the ""terrorists,"" before throwing it at them. - via philly.com" 3
+6510 Time to look overseas for a healthier 401(k) I change the mutual funds in my 401(k) plan about as often as the Red Sox win the World Series. 2
+1730 Oracle Quarterly Net Income Rises 16 Pct Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise in quarterly net income as the world #39;s second largest software company benefited 2
+3512 US names cyber chief The Department of Homeland Security has named an acting US cybersecurity chief as Congress weighed whether to give the position greater clout to fight hackers, viruses and other online threats. 3
+6131 Yukos under the hammer at \$8.6bn Russia pressed ahead yesterday with controversial plans to break up the country #39;s biggest oil company Yukos, setting a date of December 19 for an auction of its main production unit at a bargain basement starting price of \$8.65bn (4.88bn). 2
+3987 Older mobiles may cause tumours: study The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institute in Sweden found no indications of risk for less than 10 years of usage. 3
+3410 Techs Lead Asian Shares Down, Oil Eases SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Technology stocks led Asian share markets lower on Friday after a retreat by their U.S. peers, with investors cautious amid record-breaking oil prices and ahead of U.S. jobs data later in the day. 2
+2814 Australian PM fails to apologize on wrong pre-war intelligence on <b>...</b> Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Thursday he won #39;t automatically follow his British counterpart Tony Blair who has said he could apologize for faulty evidence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. 0
+5538 Pac-10 Teams Seek to Revive Reputation (AP) AP - As it looks ahead to another basketball season, the Pac-10 can take some comfort in one thing: There's a lot of room for improvement after a miserable 2003-04. And with traditional power Arizona leading the way, the conference should indeed be much better. 1
+6390 France surges into Fed Cup final Defending champion France surged into the Fed Cup final, completing a 5-0 sweep of Spain on Thursday behind singles victories by Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin. 1
+3438 Polygon shapes on Mars rock add to evidence of water Curious polygon shapes on the surface of Mars are among the latest evidence clearly suggesting the presence of water, and some of it may have appeared there even after the surface was bombarded by objects from distant space. 3
+2630 No. 12 Virginia loses key defensive player Charlottesville, VA (Sports Network) - The No. 12 ranked Virginia Cavaliers will be without defensive end Chris Canty for the remainder of the season. 1
+4693 Palmeiro Signs One-Year Deal With Orioles (AP) AP - Rafael Palmeiro didn't want his homecoming with the Baltimore Orioles to end after just one season, so he took a pay cut and accepted a one-year, #36;3 million contract Wednesday. 1
+5180 Report: E-voting problems cause loss of votes E-voting machine problems caused more than 4,500 votes to be lost in one North Carolina county during Tuesday's general election, and gave U.S. President George Bush more than 3,800 extra votes in Ohio, according to The Associated Press. 3
+4418 Chinese skaters crowned at Smart Ones Skate America Chinese duo Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao have clinched the first spot in pairs free skating at Smart Ones Skate America, the first station of the 04-05 ISU Grand Prix. 1
+7165 Indians Trade Lawton A small-markets swap takes place on Saturday as the Indians send outfielder Matt Lawton to the Pirates for left-handed reliever Arthur Rhodes, sources say. 1
+1269 Philippines mourns dead in Russian school siege The Philippines Saturday expressed quot;deepest sympathy quot; to the families of the dead in the Russian school siege on Friday, in which 322 people were killed when Russian troops stormed 3
+6171 Cavs Beat Bobcats for Sixth Win in Row (AP) AP - LeBron James scored 25 points, Jeff McInnis added a season-high 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their sixth straight, 100-84 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. 1
+4130 3 Former Enron Executives to Share a Trial Kenneth Lay, a founder of the Enron Corporation, will get two criminal trials - one by himself and one with his former protg, Jeffrey Skilling, a judge ruled Tuesday. 2
+5674 Will Hutton There were two stories last week that will have world-shaping implications. The first was in a Paris hospital and a compound in Ramallah. 2
+1757 SABMiller #39;s China JV in \$154m deal SABMiller, the world #39;s second largest brewer #39;s Chinese joint-venture, China Resources Breweries Limited (CRB) has acquired the Chinese brewing interests of Lion Nathan for an equity value of \$71-million and estimated assumed debt of \$83-million, CRM 2
+1041 Republican Convention Dogged by Relentless Protests (Reuters) Reuters - Five thousand people protesting high\job losses formed a 3 mile unemployment line in Manhattan on\Wednesday and AIDS activists disrupted a Republican meeting on\the third day of the party's convention to nominate the\president to a second term in office. 0
+2286 Study: MP3 Player Market Booming Sales of portable digital-audio players are booming, and IDC predicts the market will generate \$58 billion by 2008. The research firm says Apple #39;s iPod will continue to be a major participant 3
+6695 Oil Prices Edge Below #36;49 a Barrel (Reuters) Reuters - Oil prices edged below #36;49 a barrel\on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to an expected build in\weekly U.S. inventory data that would help bolster the thin\supply cushion ahead of peak northern winter demand. 2
+2641 Boston Secures Spot The Red Sox clinch a second straight trip to the playoffs, topping Tampa Bay, 7-3, Monday behind Manny Ramirez's 43rd homer. 1
+4213 Celtic suffer defeat in Ukraine Brazilian Juninho has apologised for his performance in Celtic #39;s demoralising 3-0 Champions League Group F defeat in the Ukraine last night. 1
+4125 NETS 96, BOBCATS 89 Nets Win but They Still Look Out of Sorts One night after they were pounded by 19 points in a preseason game in Cleveland, the Nets looked like a much different team against the expansion Charlotte Bobcats 1
+1448 British couple shot dead in Thailand A Thai policeman was today being hunted after being accused of killing a British couple near a popular tourist destination last night. 0
+3743 Iraq's Allawi Issues Ultimatum to Falluja BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's interim prime minister warned the rebel-held city of Falluja on Wednesday it must hand over foreign militants, including America's top enemy in Iraq, or face a major operation to root them out. 0
+3455 Sun settles Kodak patent suit Sun Microsystems says it will pay Kodak \$92 million to settle a high-profile patent suit involving Sun #39;s Java programming technology. 2
+5658 Toronto Raptors Team Report - November 13 (Sports Network) - The surprising Toronto Raptors will try to push their record to 5-2 tonight, when they continue their six-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden. 1
+4697 Black Watch troops move into position The first units of a Black Watch battlegroup are due to arrive today in their new positions south of Baghdad as Tony Blair indicated that more British troops may replace them in the American-controlled zone before the end of the year. 0
+2420 Boeing thinks Airbus is too optimistic on sector recovery The head of US aircraft maker Boeing, Harry Stonecipher, said Friday that the recovery in the sector would not be as strong as arch-rival Airbus was anticipating. 2
+1213 Tokyo Stocks Higher at Late Morning (AP) AP - Tokyo stocks rose moderately Monday morning on bargain hunting following Friday's losses. The U.S. dollar was up against the Japanese yen. 0
+6405 Madrid miffed! The organisers of Madrid #39;s bid complained that Paris had broken the rules by using France #39;s embassies in Oslo and Kuwait to hold events to promote its candidacy, the newspaper said. 1
+4871 LIBERIA: Religious riots erupt in Monrovia, curfew imposed MONROVIA, 29 October (IRIN) - Religious riots between Christians and Muslims erupted in the Liberian capital Monrovia on Thursday night and continued on Friday morning until UN peacekeeping troops restored order and the government imposed an indefinite 0
+2023 U.S. Forced to Battle for Ryder Cup Survival BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The U.S. Ryder Cup team, wounded after a first day mauling, were facing a fight for survival on Saturday. 1
+6601 Bosox strike deal with Mirabelli; Yanks, Flaherty close The Boston Red Sox have signed backup catcher Doug Mirabelli to a two-year deal worth \$3 million, making him the first of the World Series champions #39; 16 free agents to re-sign. 1
+6472 Wake Forest survives at the NIT No. 1 Wake Forest used a 19-5 second half run to take the lead and then held off Arizona 63-60 to win the preseason NIT. Mustafa Shakur had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds, but he missed a runner in the lane. 1
+3103 A First Look At PalmOne #39;s T5 NEW YORK - If PalmOne #39;s Tungsten T5 handheld was an automobile, it would be described as being a facelift rather than a complete overhaul of the model that preceded it, the Tungsten T3. 3
+6889 Hawks soar over Blue Stars The Division 4 Super Bowl last night featured two teams coming off 180-degree turnarounds. 1
+2597 Hilfiger tumbles on grand jury probe CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. tumbled Monday after the company disclosed that a grand jury was looking into the buying-office commissions the retailer pays to a non-US subsidiary. 2
+5950 Treasuries Mount Rally Despite Inflation NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices rallied on Wednesday as inflation excluding food and energy, one of the Federal Reserve's preferred price measures, proved less dramatic than bond bulls had feared. 2
+5885 Doesn't matter to me if health care is privately delivered:Alta's Klein (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - EDMONTON (CP) - Alberta Premier Ralph Klein acknowledged Tuesday that he personally doesn't have a problem with private delivery of health-care services. 0
+2175 Strong Chinese demand props up oil Crude hovers around \$46 a barrel amid demand from most populous country, damage reports from Ivan. LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices held above \$46 a barrel Tuesday as China showed no letup in its strong demand 2
+5899 Gates announces new Windows update tool update Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Tuesday detailed his company #39;s plan for computer management software and announced a long-awaited Windows update tool. 3
+4467 Mission accomplished: US astronauts are home at last American astronaut Mike Fincke and Russian commander Gennady Padalka descended to Earth in remote Kazakstan late Saturday aboard a Soyuz space capsule. 3
+6481 Iraq commission examines request to delay polls BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraq #39;s electoral commission was due to study a call by top leaders to delay the January 30 polls because of violence gripping the country, as US-led troops continued their anti-insurgency crackdown. 0
+1684 Wenger attacks Madrid for transfer rule-bending Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger accused Real Madrid of ignoring the rules when it wants to sign a new player. Wenger said the Spanish powerhouse has sometimes made its interest known to the 1
+1532 Indonesian police release video tape of embassy blast Indonesian police have released video footage of the explosion outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta. At the same time they say there is no evidence to support the Australian Foreign Minister #39;s claim that 0
+4787 UK gives blessing to open source With most organizations that planned to move already moved to Microsoft Server 2003, OS migration has dropped to the bottom ranks after making its 3
+2978 MDs: Vioxx not the only drug to help arthritis The withdrawal of Vioxx may take a bite out of Merck amp; Co. #39;s revenues, but it isn #39;ta setback for arthritis patients, doctors said Friday, because dozens of other drugs offer the same symptom relief. 2
+2546 No ticket matched all four numbers and the MegaBall in Friday #39;s <b>...</b> No ticket matched all four numbers and the MegaBall in Friday #39;s Mega Money drawing of the Florida Lottery. The numbers drawn were 10-18-19-22; the Megaball was 6. Twelve tickets matched four of the numbers 2
+7295 US admits more Afghan jail deaths The US army says more people than previously acknowledged have died in its custody in Afghanistan. 0
+2415 Symantec Firewall/VPN Appliance 200/200R (firmware builds prior to <b>...</b> Rigel Kent Security amp; Advisory Services notified Symantec of three high-risk vulnerabilities they identified in the Symantec Firewall/VPN Appliance during an assessment. 3
+824 Northwest fee increase has agents crying foul The airline said it will begin paying only \$5 of the \$12.50 cost of booking a Northwest ticket through a global distribution system such as Sabre or Galileo starting Wednesday. 2
+6425 Melrose comes up short Melrose entered its Thanksgiving Day matchup with Wakefield as an undefeated powerhouse bound for the postseason. But Wakefield has tripped up the Red Raiders in recent years -- and yesterday was no exception. 1
+6900 Stocks up in midst of mixed signs Stocks edged higher Friday as another drop in oil prices helped Wall Street withstand the effects of a disappointing jobs creation report. 2
+2919 "EU Accuses Microsoft of Paternal View Microsoft Corp. said Friday that small companies and their customers would suffer most if it is forced to remove its digital media software from Windows, while the European Union accused it of being ""paternalistic"" in trying to decide what's best for everyone." 3
+1611 US Airways files for bankruptcy for 2nd time US Airways Group Inc., the nation #39;s seventh-largest airline, filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday for the second time in two years. 2
+2898 Sports in brief He yelped after his second drive. His knees buckled after making contact on the sixth tee. . (See photo at left.) He stopped a half-dozen times and lifted his shirt so his caddie could rub heating cream between his shoulder blades. 1
+7488 Fannie Mae Pays the Price of Cutting Corners to Look Safe Two regulatory agencies have concluded that Fannie Mae cut corners when it came to its accounting, and that has severely damaged its image. 2
+2329 Ralf ready for racing return in China Ralf Schumacher is adamant memories of his horror crash at Indianapolis three months ago will not hamper his comeback in this weekends Chinese Grand Prix. 1
+5693 Will Bills be more receptive? FOXBOROUGH -- Hello, Mike Mularkey. Welcome to opportunity. Watch that game film of New England-St. Louis last week? 1
+1348 Vijay follows in Tiger #39;s footsteps Tiger Woods has put himself in some peculiar positions this year. He has struggled just to make the cut. Tee shots have ricocheted off corporate tents and small children. 1
+5897 Australia comdemns apparent killing of aid worker in Iraq Australia #39;s Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, says the apparent murder in Iraq of aid worker, Margaret Hassan, is a heinous and inexcusable crime. 0
+3850 Bush, Kerry Start Last Campaign Dash in Nevada (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush and Democratic Sen.\John Kerry began a 19-day sprint to the Nov. 2 election on\Thursday in the swing state of Nevada, where the White House\rivals renewed their fight over who offered the best leadership\for the middle class. 0
+4273 America #39;s curse There is an all but unanswerable case for asserting that the biggest story out of the United States this week has nothing to do with the presidential election, has no connection with the flu vaccine shortage and that it does not involve a gay bishop either 1
+5827 UN divided over Darfur measures On the eve of a high-profile UN Security Council visit to Nairobi, members are split over a draft resolution on atrocities in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region. 0
+5034 Wal-Mart China business grows Wal-Mart Stores, the worlds No.1 retailer, said the number of its China stores would be lifted by at least 15 new stores with the total of around 45 outlets throughout China. 2
+1872 Russian Duma to launch new school massacre probe Russia will launch a second parliamentary inquiry into the Beslan school hostage massacre, Duma speaker Boris Gryzlov said on Thursday, marking a further climbdown by authorities who initially ruled out a probe. 0
+2926 Sun makes run for supercomputing title With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority. 3
+3675 "DreamWorks Animation IPO Set at 29M Shares Underwriters for DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., producer of the blockbuster ""Shrek"" movies, Tuesday set the terms of the company's pending initial public offering at 29 million common shares, with an estimated price range of \$23 to \$25 a share." 3
+4301 Our crowds are up, say Blues Chelsea today shrugged off concerns about their attendances this season and insisted they are delighted with the support for Jose Mourinho #39;s side. 1
+6684 Ferguson stirs the pot ahead of Arsenal visit Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has raised the stakes before the Carling Cup clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford, by claiming that Chelsea are now the team to beat. 1
+3506 Safety concerns stand in way of space tourism Thrill seekers are plunking down six figures to ride rockets not even been built yet, and a new airline called Virgin Galactic promises to be soaring in the next three years. 3
+1909 Parliament Invasion Spurs Security Concern (AP) AP - Silver buckled shoes, stockings and a ceremonial sword? Time, some say, for Parliament's archaic security measures to be dragged into the 21st century after what was called the worst security breach at the House of Commons since 1642. 0
+798 Britain Edges U.S. for 400M Relay Gold (AP) AP - Stymied by a sloppy handoff in the middle of the race, the United States lost to Great Britain by a hundredth of a second Saturday night in the 400-meter relay #151; a race the American men usually dominate. 1
+3341 Stocks Seen Flat with Oil Above \$52 US stocks looked to open flat on Thursday under pressure from the surge in oil prices and lackluster September sales reports from US retailers. 2
+6508 Eurozone data to confirm slumping confidence, easing inflation BRUSSELS (AFP) - Eurozone figures due out this week will confirm that confidence is slumping due to high oil prices and the rise of the euro, and that inflation is easing, economists said. 2
+1310 Pfizer: Exubera Does Well in Trials Drug makers Pfizer Inc. and Sanofi-Aventis on Tuesday posted positive results from mid-stage trials of an inhaled insulin product for diabetics. 2
+6514 Bush won #39;t take Iran #39;s word for it CRAWFORD, Texas As President Bush sees it, quot;the only good deal is one that #39;s verifiable. quot;. He #39;s applauding the efforts of some European countries to get Iran to honor its commitment to refrain from developing nuclear weapons. 0
+2002 Subaru World Rally Team - Rally GB, Leg 1 Report Petter Solberg demonstrated his winning potential aboard his Subaru Impreza WRC2004 today to take three stage wins and end Leg one in second position overall. 1
+3412 Sun and Kodak settle out of court As we reported previously, Kodak filed a lawsuit against Sun Microsystems claiming that the company had infringed on its patents by implementing quot;ask for help quot; functionality in its Java programming language, which gave a huge boost to the company #39;s yearly 3
+5669 Carolina's Davis Done for the Season CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sports Network) - Carolina Panthers running back Stephen Davis will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on injured reserve Saturday. 1
+1601 Sorenstam wins Hammons Classic Annika Sorenstam won her fifth LPGA Tour event of the year, closing with a 1-under 70 Sunday for a four-shot victory at the John Q. Hammons Classic. 1
+3588 Google launches mobile messaging service Putting some truth to the rampant rumours that Google was getting into the instant messaging business, the company has announced the beta test release of Google SMS, the mobile phone equivalent of IM. 3
+3406 Advanced Micro Devices meets reduced forecast for third quarter SAN FRANCISCO - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. reported a third-quarter profit from a loss a year-earlier on today, but sales fell from the second quarter in line with the chip maker #39;s recently reduced outlook. 2
+1091 French Hostage Transfer Sparks Release Hopes PARIS (Reuters) - Hopes of a swift end to the French hostage crisis rose early Friday, after the Le Figaro newspaper that employs one of the two captives said the men were now being held by Iraqi guerrillas willing to negotiate their release. 0
+1977 Burundi: Hold Rebels Responsible for Attack A Burundian rebel movement was responsible for the August 13 slaughter of more than 150 civilians at Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi, and not the combined forces of Hutu and Mai-Mai fighters who have been blamed for the attack, Human Rights Watch said in 0
+2797 Time on a Chip: The Incredible Shrinking Atomic Clock Researchers are developing tiny atomic clocks that could be made using standard semiconductor processes and slipped into cellphones, hand-held computers and global positioning system receivers. 3
+7075 New Jobless Claims Increase; Import Prices Jump Higher In another report, import prices excluding petroleum posted the largest increase in 10 months, a possible early warning on inflation from the weaker dollar. 2
+7593 Mortaza strikes to lead superb Bangladesh rally Paceman Mashrafe Mortaza claimed two prize scalps, including Sachin Tendulkar with the day #39;s first ball, to lead a Bangladesh fightback in the second and final test against India on Saturday. 1
+1409 Santander sells stake in Royal Bank of Scotland LONDON, September 9 (New Ratings) - Santander Central Hispano (BSD2.FSE) has indicated that it is selling a 2.51 stake in Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, in an attempt to seek regulatory approval to acquire UKs Abbey National Plc. 2
+945 Testaverde accepts Parcells #39; nomination Who would have thought that the Dallas Cowboys #39; offense would be the least of coach Bill Parcells problems? After cutting their starting quarterback in training camp, signing a controversial 1
+6030 Google Shows It #39;s Only Human Shares of Google slipped after the search engine warned, for the second time in a week, that its fourth-quarter revenue growth rate is likely to slow from previous quarters. 3
+6540 Holiday Shoppers Off to a Fast Start Holiday shoppers spent 10 percent more Friday than they did a year ago, according to early reports, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dampened hopes for a strong start to the key retail season by 2
+6374 Here's the catch: Branch is back Deion Branch lists the Revolution among his favorite soccer teams in his press guide biography. And Branch's Patriot season has mirrored that of the Revolution -- a long-term injury sustained in the second game, followed by a spectacular recovery after the halfway point in the season. Branch strained his knee in the Patriots' 23-12 win at Arizona Sept. ... 1
+7154 Go save Hubble NASA should use the space shuttle and spacewalking astronauts to mount one last repair flight to the Hubble Space Telescope, and extend the life of one of the greatest scientific instruments ever made. 3
+3388 US Cautious On Progress Toward Enriching Uranium The United States is responding carefully to Iran #39;s announcement that it has taken a major step toward enriching uranium, a key ingredient in nuclear weapons. 0
+581 Best Software overhauls Act Best Softwarelaunched this week an overhaul of its Act contact management software, adding to the product line a second version with more scalability and advanced functionality. 3
+6984 Kazaa trial #39;expert #39; changed sides p2pnet.net News:- Expert witness Melbourne professor Leon Sterling, produced by Big Music in the Kazaa civil trial currently unfolding in Australia, apparently once offered to speak for Kazaa owner Sharman Networks. 3
+5202 Surrey poised to sign Harbhajan Surrey are waiting for approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India before announcing Harbhajan Singh as an overseas signing for 2005. 1
+2941 Salvaging Genesis Despite a seemingly calamitous crash to Earth last month by the Genesis spacecraft, large portions of the solar wind samples it had gathered in space appear to be salvageable, NASA scientists announced on Sept. 3
+3562 Seminoles Monday recap Despite myriad miscues, Florida State rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Syracuse 17-13 before 40,539 fans at the Carrier Dome. 1
+2359 Bush Set to Open Oil Reserve Spigot (Reuters) Reuters - With oil prices close to #36;50 a\barrel, the Bush administration is set to allow oil refineries\to borrow crude from the government's emergency petroleum\stockpile to make up for supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan,\a congressional source briefed on the pending decision told\Reuters on Thursday. 2
+2039 #39;Noles Rebound Leon Washington ran for 104 yards and a touchdown and Florida State sacked Alabama-Birmingham #39;s Darrell Hackney eight times Saturday night to rebound from a disappointing loss to Miami with a 34-7 victory. 1
+1830 Sales #39; 28 points help Sun beat Sting, clinch playoff spot The Connecticut Sun clinched a playoff spot for the second straight year behind Nykesha Sales #39; 28 points in an 81-67 win over the Charlotte Sting on Wednesday night. 1
+1431 Applebee #39;s predicts earnings, units rise Company sees doubling of units to at least 3,000; predicts 17 earnings rise over next 3 to 5 years. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Restaurant chain Applebee #39;s International Inc. 2
+5455 Launch Date Set for Solar Sail Summary - (Nov 10, 2004) The countdown has begun for the launch of the Planetary Society #39;s Cosmos 1 spacecraft; the first ever to be powered by a solar sail. 3
+4257 Photo gallery: Bill Gates' home on Lake Washington Webshots users offer their photos of Bill Gates mansion in Medina, Wash. 3
+5503 Guard registers a special point Gary Payton didn't know he had joined the 20,000-point club last night until the public address announcer at the FleetCenter trumpeted the feat. 1
+3978 Villeneuve looking for points in final race Jacques Villeneuve will be looking to score points in his final race for the Renault F1 Team, this weekend in Brazil. 1
+6300 Icahn blasts CEO Coury after Mylan rejects stock buyout offer The war of words between Mylan Laboratories Inc. and the company #39;s largest shareholder over Mylan #39;s \$4 billion deal to acquire King Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2
+7320 Iraq Trials of Hussein #39;s Aides May Start Next Week, Allawi Says Iraq may begin war crimes trials for senior members of Saddam Hussein #39;s former regime as soon as next week, Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said. 0
+749 'Dream Team' Out of Gold Race After Loss to Argentina ATHENS (Reuters) - The U.S. men's basketball team was beaten by Argentina Friday, denying it an Olympic gold medal for the first time since 1992 when NBA players started competing. 1
+5816 South Korea #39;s LG claims development of media broadcasts-receiving <b>...</b> SEOUL: South Korea #39;s LG Electronics Inc announced that it has developed the world #39;s first mobile handset capable of receiving terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasts (DMB). 3
+2696 "Lowe's Sees Profit Rising in 2005, 2006 ATLANTA (Reuters) - Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=LOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">LOW.N</A> on Tuesday said it expects diluted earnings per share to rise in both 2005 and 2006 as it benefits from increased remodeling activity and home ownership." 2
+1918 Corning begins work on Taiwan LCD facility Encouraged by the demand for LCDs, glass maker Corning on Thursday said it has broken ground for a second manufacturing facility in Taiwan. 3
+4849 Bank of America Fires Back at Parmalat LONDON (Reuters) - Grant Thornton and Bank of America have filed motions in a New York court to remove a U.S. injunction stopping them counter-suing insolvent Italian dairy group Parmalat, which has sued each for \$10 billion. 2
+7492 FCC Mulls Airborne Mobile Phone Use Although there may have been technical limitations at the time the cell phone ban was established, according to IDC #39;s Shiv Bakhshi, it is unclear why the ban has remained in place, given that 2
+4915 Nasa to resume shuttle missions The American space agency Nasa says the first space shuttle mission since the Columbia disaster of 2003 is to be launched next May or early June. 3
+3315 Analysis: Iran #39;s missile capabilities Iran has announced it has improved its missile capabilities by developing a medium-range ballistic missile, with abilities to work on longer range systems -- a steady progress that 0
+2388 World awaits Chinese Grand Prix A quarter of a billion dollars to build the track. Tens of millions in racing fees. More than 150,000 live spectators and a television audience of hundreds of millions. 1
+6346 Microsoft Will Replace Fake Copies of XP U.K. users will be able to replace pirated versions of Windows that they have purchased. 3
+7003 Linux groups patch image flaw com December 8, 2004, 2:48 PM PT. Several flaws in common Linux code used to process graphics in the GNOME desktop environment could allow an attacker to compromise a computer that 3
+7484 Connors rallying cry for British tennis quot;Do you have it in your heart? How much guts do you have? How much do you hate to lose? quot;. These are the questions Jimmy Connors will be asking of Britain #39;s brightest tennis hopes in the months, and possibly years, to come. 1
+3885 Hanging by fingertips JAMAICA #39;S BID for a place in the 2006 World Cup finals suffered a major setback on Wednesday night when they picked up only one point against El Salvador at the National Stadium. 1
+880 Infocus: Deploying Network Access Quarantine Control, Part 2 This article discusses Network Access Quarantine Control in Windows Server 2003, which allows administrators to quarantine mobile users and verify their security posture before giving them full access to the network. Part 2 of 2. 3
+5556 Firefox - Ready To Take On Internet Explorer? The open-source Firefox browser is chipping away at Internet Explorer #39;s market dominance, and analysts are saying that Internet sites should add it to their test list. 3
+2338 Treasuries Tussle with Profit-Takers NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields held near six-month lows on Thursday, though the market was struggling to extend recent hefty gains in the face of profit-taking. 2
+6976 Police, Peddlers Clash in Venezuelan City (AP) AP - Police and National Guard troops fired tear gas and plastic bullets at crowds of angry street vendors in Venezuela's capital Wednesday as officers tried to remove merchants from zones where they are barred from selling their wares. 0
+5223 Social Security Reform a Boon for Funds? (Reuters) Reuters - The bonanza many believe President\Bush has handed the mutual fund industry with his plans to\reform Social Security may be a mirage, industry leaders said\on Friday. 2
+2025 Barbarians at the Digital Gate How spyware, a program that creeps onto a computers hard drive unannounced, is wrecking the Internet. 3
+1806 Cisco joins WiMax Forum The networking giant formally signs on to the wireless broadband group as the organization's ranks increase. 3
+6747 Judge declines to dismiss BALCO case A federal judge said Wednesday that she would not immediately dismiss charges against four men accused of distributing steroids to top athletes. 1
+2065 Malaysia discovers new bird flu case KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia discovered new cases of bird flu on Sunday within a quarantine area in northern Malaysia where workers have struggled for a month to eradicate the virus. 0
+1070 Orange tells customers to Talk Now European carrier Orange is rolling out its own Push To Talk service ahead of efforts to create a standardized PTT system. European mobile carrier Orange has announced 3
+5670 PSV Stays Top After 1-0 Win Over Willem II AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scored his seventh goal of the season to give Dutch league leader PSV Eindhoven a 1-0 win over Willem II Tilburg on Saturday. 1
+2560 Paralympians stripped of medals for failing tests A visually impaired cyclist from Slovakia, competing in the men #39;s tandem event, was stripped of his silver medal and three weightlifters were slapped with two-year bans after testing positive for banned substances at the Athens 1
+4631 Two Wizards face possible suspensions The Washington Wizards #39; Brendan Haywood and Larry Hughes could face suspensions for their part in a fight during Monday night #39;s preseason game against the Bulls in Chicago. 1
+6313 Cingular to Cut About 7,000 Jobs (Reuters) Reuters - Cingular Wireless will cut about 7,000\jobs, or 10 percent of its work force, to cut costs as it\integrates recently purchased AT T Wireless, the company said\on Tuesday. 3
+2324 Iraq PM to address US Congress Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is to address a joint session of the US Congress as well as meeting President Bush. 0
+4750 ATA Files for Bankruptcy Protection ATA Holdings Corp. (ATAH), parent of struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and soaring fuel prices drained it of cash. 2
+855 A #39;new Greece #39; beams after success of Games As Greeks get a boost, it remains unclear if success will mean higher stature in Europe. By Peter Ford Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. 1
+2961 Jubilant Spain revels in glory of second Davis Cup Spain hailed the fulfilment of an old dream and the rise of a new star on Monday after the national team secured the country #39;s second Davis Cup title in five years. 1
+4683 EU Unveils Plans for New Banana Tariffs (AP) AP - The European Union said Wednesday it will impose a duty of 230 euros ( #36;290) per ton of bananas starting in 2006, in an effort to prevent producers in former African and Caribbean colonies from losing business to larger growers in Latin America. 0
+6985 Data revision shows Japan's economy grew slightly in July-September (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - TOKYO (AP) - Japan's economy barely grew during the quarter ending Sept. 30 and in the April-June period it actually shrank instead of squeezing out slight growth, according to revised government data released Wednesday. 0
+6459 Frisday #39;s Sports Transactions BOSTON CELTICS_Activated G Delonte West from the injured list. Placed F Justin Reed on the injured list. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS_Activated G Aaron McKie from the inujred list. 1
+7395 Nothing doing Well, that didn #39;t go very well, did it? Everybody knew the NHL planned on turning down the NHLPA #39;s latest offer yesterday, but the hockey world still held its breath when the two adversaries met face to face 1
+6442 Salvation Army says Target policy threatens fund-raising ST. PAUL - Salvation Army officials say they #39;re worried that they may not meet their holiday fund-raising goal because they won #39;t have bell-ringers outside of Target stores. 2
+5768 Grand Central spiffs up integration service Company enhances online service for moving business information between corporations. 3
+5873 Spanish teenager pleads guilty in first trial stemming from Madrid <b>...</b> MADRID, Spain There #39;s been a guilty plea in the first trial stemming from the Madrid train bombings earlier this year. A 16-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges he helped transport dynamite used in the attack. 0
+3642 Glacier Grows in Mount St. Helen's Crater (AP) AP - While earthquakes, steam and magma are getting all the attention on Mount St. Helens these days, the volcano's most unique feature could be the icy epitome of slow motion that has sprouted on its flanks in the last two decades: its glacier. 3
+6434 Top Zarqawi Aide Captured in Iraq A lieutenant of Iraq's most feared insurgent leader, Abu Musab Zarqawi, was captured this week, the country's national security minister said Thursday. 0
+2847 Tough Talks Ahead After EU Is Criticized Efforts to forge the world's largest free trade zone between the European Union and South America's Mercosur economic bloc are unlikely to be concluded by an Oct. 31 deadline, the EU said Thursday, with both sides declaring each other's trade offers insufficient. 0
+5161 Rover gets mystery power boost Scientists have been baffled by a mysterious boost in power to one of its two robotic rovers which are exploring the surface of the Red Planet. 3
+4010 Iraq to widen arms amnesty success, could point to the government #39;s ability to organise nationwide polls by the end of January. The interim government has vowed to crack down on insurgents and pacify Iraq before the January election. 0
+7107 Finley to Remain in Southern Calif., with Angels ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - The Anaheim Angels have reportedly agreed to a contract with veteran free-agent outfielder Steve Finley. 1
+5652 Wireless Operators Team on Wi-Fi Roaming NTT Communications, T-Mobile USA, Telstra, StarHub, and Maxis Communications have joined to establish roaming arrangements that allow customers to use wireless broadband services from Internet access points -- called hotspots quot; -- in their countries 3
+3267 Corporate tax bill nearing approval WASHINGTON US House and Senate negotiators, moving swiftly to finish a bill that would create more than \$100 billion in corporate tax breaks, have approved a \$10 billion buyout for tobacco farmers and rejected a Senate provision that would have subjected 2
+1771 Britain #39;s unemployment falls to 20 year low British unemployment fell by 16,000 to 1.41 million between May and July, the lowest level since comparable records began in 1984, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. 2
+1642 Linux Promoters Challenge Microsoft (AP) AP - Seeking to be more competitive with Microsoft Corp., Linux backers have agreed on a standard version of the operating system so that programs written for one Linux distribution will work with others. 3
+5179 This week in open-source news Adobe quietly begins testing the waters to increase its involvement in desktop Linux. Also: Open-source Web browsers Mozilla and Firefox post gains over Microsoft's Internet Explorer. 3
+6143 Myanmar frees nearly 4,000 prisoners UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has praised the release of several political prisoners in Myanmar, the BBC reported Saturday. Annan also said he hoped others still behind 0
+6397 New drug extends multiple sclerosis options 25/11/2004 - The first in a completely new class of drug for multiple sclerosis has been approved in the US, opening up a new avenue of treatment for sufferers of the debilitating diseases and potential blockbuster revenues for developers Elan and Biogen 2
+639 Iraq group to free 3 Indians, 4 others of Kuwait firm - TV (Reuters) Reuters - Iraqi kidnappers of seven employees of a Kuwaiti company said in a video statement on Thursday they would release the captives once their employer halted operations in Iraq, Al Arabiya television reported. 0
+702 HP Unveils Cavalcade of Consumer Products (PC World) PC World - First TVs, new printers, long-lasting inks, and projectors are targeted\ at living room and office. 3
+763 Microsoft promises new OS for 2006 Microsoft says it plans to broadly release the long-awaited update to its flagship Windows operating system, dubbed #39;Longhorn #39;, in 2006. 3
+3755 NATO to send staff to Iraq NATO will send military trainers to Iraq before the end of the year in response to appeals by Iraqi leaders for speedy action, US ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns said today. 0
+1303 Soldier charged with murder A British soldier has been charged with the murder of a civilian in Iraq, police said. Trooper Kevin Lee Williams, 21, from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, is due to appear at Bow Street Magistrates Court. 0
+3608 Web Site Shows Two Beheadings in Iraq Three hooded gunmen pose with an unidentified Turkish hostage, who they threatened to behead unless all American release all Iraq prisoners, and all Turks leave Iraq, in this image made from a television broadcast by Al-Arabiya television, Monday Oct. 0
+7351 Fed Panel Lifts Rates and Says More Increases Are Probable The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates on Tuesday for the fifth time this year and suggested that more rate increases are in order in the months ahead. 2
+6427 Douglas, Fraser, and blue await you Jim McLeod has a great day job, but a seasonal sideline is his #39; #39;tree #39; #39; calling. Throughout the year, he #39;s president and owner of a software company called InfoCode Corp. 2
+3346 Canada defends submarine fleet Canada has defended its decision to buy second-hand submarines after a crewman died from injuries sustained on one of the vessels that had broken down. 0
+5994 Optimism raises markets Stocks bounded higher Wednesday as investors shrugged off a fresh indicator of rising inflation and welcomed postitive economic reports and the merger of Kmart Holding Corp. 2
+6641 OECD tips US growth slowdown in 2005 US economic growth will slow to 3.3 per cent in 2005, more than a full percentage point below this year, with the effect of high energy prices dragging on the economy for the next few quarters, the OECD said on Tuesday. 2
+5038 NASA looking at May launch Citing technical challenges due to hurricanes, NASA officials said that the initial space shuttle mission for Return to Flight will slip from March to May 2005. 3
+2325 Palestinian says Americans' killers can't be arrested GAZA -- Palestinian security forces know who was behind the killing of three Americans in Gaza nearly a year ago but cannot act against the factions while fighting with Israel continues, a top Palestinian security official said. 0
+5298 ATI launches new Radeon Xpress 200 chipsets for AMD K8 platform ATI Technologies today announced the availability of its new Radeon Xpress 200 series of core logic chipsets for the AMD K8 desktop platform. 3
+6529 DEFOE DRIVES SPURS HOME Jermain Defoe underlined his claims for an improved contract as he inspired Tottenham to a 2-0 win against 10-man Middlesbrough. New coach Martin Jol, who secured his first win in charge, may have been helped 1
+2098 Order for Saudi tankers goes to Hyundai Heavy DUBAI Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world #39;s largest shipbuilder, has won a Saudi order for two large oil tankers as OPEC pumps near capacity, lifting supertanker prices. 2
+4238 Galliani Applauds Both Ancelotti And Rijkaard Milan and Barcelona offered a nice show on Wednesday night in which the rossoneri defeated their Spanish counterparts 1-0 at San Siro. 1
+3344 Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Bombings (AP) AP - Two American soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in separate bombings that occurred within hours, the U.S. military said Thursday. 0
+1335 CBS Realigns Entertainment Divisions eslie Moonves, the co-president of Viacom, yesterday realigned the management of the company #39;s CBS entertainment division and Paramount television production studio, promising smoother and greater interaction between the two. 2
+7293 Yahoo! Hires Chief Data Officer In a move that has implications for ad targeting and reporting, Yahoo! has hired Usama Fayyad, a co-founder of the company now known as Revenue Science, to the newly-created position of Chief Data Officer. 3
+3812 Index: RP institutions among cellar dwellers The countrys public institutions were ranked the sixth least effective in the world in the latest survey of the World Economic Forum (WER), which measured the capacity for growth of 104 economies this year. 2
+6285 Pulitzer shares surge on possible sale ST. LOUIS Pulitzer Incorporated shares spike more than 17 percent on news that the publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and two Arizona newspapers is considering a possible sale. 2
+3211 Chechnya's New Leader Knows He's a Rebel Target GROZNY, (Reuters) - Chechnya's pro-Kremlin leader was sworn in as president of the turbulent Russian region Tuesday and acknowledged immediately he was a prime target for assassination by separatists. 0
+2425 UK Watchdog Turns Up Heat on Banks LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator will step up scrutiny of investment banks' management of conflicts of interest and risk in the wake of a number of high profile cases such as WorldCom, Enron and Parmalat. 2
+6413 Syria says it is ready for talks on peace DAMASCUS, Syria - Syrian President Bashar Assad is ready to resume peace talks with Israel quot;without conditions, quot; a top UN envoy said yesterday. 0
+3293 IBM Updates WebSphere Application Server The Express version of the new WebSphere server is targeted at the small and midsized business market. quot;The SMB market has become much more pivotal and crucial to everyone, quot; according to Yankee Group analyst Laura DiDio. 3
+5192 Record Breaking Supercomputer Performance US Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced that a supercomputer developed for the nation #39;s Stockpile Stewardship Program has attained a record breaking performance of 70. 3
+5017 Group E: Arsenal mystery continues Arsenal wasted a golden opportunity to virtually guarantee themselves a place in the knockout phase of the Champions League when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Panathinaikos at Highbury on Tuesday. 1
+2128 International Space Station Crew Begins Preflight Exams MOSCOW (AP) -- The replacement crew for the International Space Station started two days of preflight exams Monday, part of final preparations to relieve the two-man Russian-American crew finishing a six-month mission. Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov and U.S... 3
+2550 Update 4: Tokyo Stocks Shed 1 Percent, Dollar Up Tokyo stocks shed more than 1 percent Friday, extending declines to a sixth straight session driven by Wall Street #39;s weakness and worries that higher oil prices may crimp corporate profits. 2
+2260 VZ Wireless Slams National 411 Directory WASHINGTON -- Verizon Wireless, the nation #39;s largest wireless carrier, clashed with other cellular carriers on Tuesday, telling a US Senate committee that a proposal for a national wireless telephone directory is a quot;terrible idea quot; and that the proposal 2
+4074 Key Areas of Sainsbury #39;s Revival Strategy Sainsburys chief executive Justin King today unveiled his long-term plan to return the UKs third largest supermarket chain to its former glory. 2
+3880 No Chance of Chiron Vaccine, U.S. Says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - None of Chiron Corp.'s flu vaccine made at a British plant is safe, which means the U.S. flu vaccine supply will be half of what was expected, U.S. health officials said on Friday. 2
+1521 Alleged U.S. Deserter Set to Surrender TOKYO - Accused U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins left his Tokyo hospital for an American military base to surrender to military authorities Saturday, nearly 40 years after he allegedly defected to North Korea... 0
+3336 Sports Calendar Bolton Over-30 women's soccer. The Close-To-Home soccer league is looking for female players 30 and olderver for the fall season for a team in the Bolton area. Interested candidates can expect refereed games, a friendly atmosphere, and renewal of basic skills. All levels of experience welcomed. Contact Miriam Kandansky at 781-442-0750 or through e-mail at Miriam.Kadanskysun.com for more details. 1
+6884 Guinn #39;s lack of fire does him in Amazing what a change of scenery will do. After moving training camps from Houston to San Antonio after a couple of lackluster performances, featherweight contender Rocky 1
+6053 "Disney Profit Up, TV Outshines Studio LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DIS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DIS.N</A> posted a 24 percent rise in profit on Thursday as advertising gains at ESPN and ABC television networks more than made up for a sharp slowdown at Disney's movie studio." 2
+980 Credit Suisse to Combine US Unit Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-largest bank, said Tuesday it will combine its US-based Credit Suisse First Boston investment unit with its retail and private banking business within two years. 2
+3694 News Corporation to Buy 20 Presses from MAN Roland LONDON--Oct. 12, 2004-- News Corporation today announced a significant investment in News International Limited, with the expenditure over the next four to five years of more than GBP 600million on new printing plants. 2
+4653 Durable Goods Orders Up 0.2 Percent (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. orders for long-lasting durable\goods rose by a smaller-than-expected 0.2 percent in September,\held back by another sharp fall in commercial aircraft,\government data showed on Wednesday. 2
+5362 Strahan out for the season It #39;s bad enough when a team loses both starting defensive ends in one game. But when one of them is named Michael Strahan, it becomes a near disaster. 1
+4157 230m claim against FT struck out The High Court in London has struck out the bulk of a record 240m libel damages claim brought against the Financial Times by investment bank Collins Stewart Tullet. 2
+5790 Mularkey sticking with Bledsoe as Bills starter Mike Mularkey has a message to those clamoring for rookie quarterback JP Losman to replace Drew Bledsoe as Buffalo #39;s starter. Not yet. 1
+1781 'Cities in crisis' leaders warn World leaders warn that rapid urbanisation will become one of the biggest challenges of the 21st Century. 3
+727 Japanese Utility Plans IPO in October (AP) AP - Electric Power Development Co., a former state-run utility, said Friday it is planning an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October, a deal that could be the country's biggest new stock listing in six years. 0
+2285 Mobile boom draws telecom manufacturing to India BANGALORE, INDIA - An anticipated boom in mobile telephony use in India is attracting multinational and local companies to establish manufacturing operations in the country. 3
+5612 France defends itself against accusations of excessive force in <b>...</b> ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (CP) - France defended itself Friday against accusations by Ivory Coast authorities, and some western evacuees, that it used excessive force to protect foreigners against violent mobs during five days of upheaval in its former West 0
+5804 S amp;P 500 Slides; Nasdaq, Dow Rise The Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500-stock index slipped from a three-year high, dragged lower by energy shares including Exxon Mobil as crude-oil prices dropped to their lowest in almost two months. 2
+1786 Hughes allowed to speak to Rovers The Football Association of Wales have given national boss Mark Hughes permission to speak to Blackburn over their vacant managerial post. 1
+6583 Philippines GDP grows 6.3 on strong exports The Philippine economy continued to grow robustly in the third quarter despite rising consumer prices, with the gross domestic product expanding by 6.3 per cent from a year ago 2
+4041 Parade of Heroes sets the pace for London 2012 bid Many of Britain #39;s Olympic medal winners had already done a lap of honour in Athens, the civic reception and some even appeared on A Question of Sport. 1
+4069 Microsoft, Cisco partner on network-access security Microsoft and Cisco Systems will collaborate to make their emerging products for network security compatible. The vendors had been working independently in the area of PC access to networks but say customers 3
+3924 Els Eases Into Final Defending champion Ernie Els beat Padraig Harrington 5 and 4 yesterday to move into the final of the World Match Play Championship. 1
+5630 Fallujah Assault Traps 50,000 Residents, Party Says (Update2) Tens of thousands of civilians are confined to their houses in Fallujah and may be in need of humanitarian aid as US and Iraqi forces battle insurgents for control of the city, according to Iraq #39;s Islamic Party. 0
+4272 Australia #39;living beyond its means #39; Environmental organisation WWF International has warned that the global population is consuming about 20 per cent more natural resources than the planet can produce. 3
+4533 RBI hikes repo rate by 25bps The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the Bank Rate untouched at 6 today, but raised the repo rate by 0.25 to 4.75 effective from tomorrow. 2
+3802 New bug found in MySQL Users of the increasingly popular, open-source MySQL database may be at risk from remote attacks due to a bug in phpMyAdmin, a widely used Web-based MySQL administration tool. 3
+5573 Europe Clears Pay TV Deal, Creating Rival to BSkyB The European Commission approved a joint venture that would group two Hollywood movie studios with a video-on-demand company to compete with Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB company. 2
+3525 Lima gem ends LA drought Jose Lima came to the Los Angeles Dodgers in February as a journeyman pitcher with a 71-77 win-loss record, a 5.13 ERA and a reputation as one of baseball #39;s hot dogs. 1
+635 Science Magazine: Asia Farmers Sucking Continent Dry (Reuters) Reuters - Asian farmers drilling millions of\pump-operated wells in an ever-deeper search for water are\threatening to suck the continent's underground reserves dry, a\science magazine warned on Wednesday. 3
+4293 Bank 'looks to block Glazer bid' The Financial Times claims Nomura, the Japanese bank, is involved in a plan to raise 200m to block a takeover of Man Utd by Malcolm Glazer. 2
+825 Sanderson doesn't let gold out of his grasp ATHENS -- Cael Sanderson didn't look too comfortable on the medal stand last night. As the national anthem was played, he went from taking the winners' wreath off his head to putting it back on, to taking it off again and holding it across his chest. 1
+4491 PalmOne Treo 650 Arrives The PalmOne Treo 650 Smartphone with high-resolution screen, Bluetooth, swappable battery and extended multimedia capabilities was officially announced today. 3
+5628 Governor calls for resignation of Big Dig chief BOSTON Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is calling for the resignation of the head of the state #39;s Turnpike Authority. Romney #39;s move comes in the wake of reports that a record 14-point-six (b) billion-dollar 2
+1539 Brown seeks to retain EU rebate Chancellor Gordon Brown has expressed his determination to retain the British rebate on its contributions to the European Union #39;s annual budget. 2
+5481 Growth cut THE Bank of England yesterday cut its forecast for UK economic growth next year to 2.5 per cent and said inflation could be below expectations. 2
+3829 Netflix stock plummets on buzz about Amazon.com competition LOS GATOS, Calf. Shares of mail-order DVD rental company Netflix plunged today amid buzz that Amazon-dot-com is getting into the movie rental business. 2
+6183 Lawyer says we #39;re good guys Drug giant Merck pulled its painkiller Vioxx because it increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Now the company may face thousands of lawsuits. 2
+1724 Microsoft mice get biometric Microsoft Corp. has made fingerprint biometric technology an integral part of its keyboard and mouse peripherals with new products that mark the company #39;s first foray into biometric devices. 3
+6702 Eurostocks Nudge Up on Ericsson PARIS (Reuters) - European shares nosed up on Wednesday as Ericsson gained on news it had won part of \$4-billion Cingular deal and with Glaxo buoyed after Pfizer affirmed its outlook. 2
+1065 Scotch Whisky eyes Asian and Eastern European markets (AFP) AFP - A favourite tipple among connoisseurs the world over, whisky is treated with almost religious reverence on the Hebridean island of Islay, home to seven of Scotland's single malt distilleries. 0
+1822 Jamaica Searches for Dozens of Fishermen After Ivan Jamaican military forces searched on Wednesday for dozens of fishermen feared missing after Hurricane Ivan #39;s strike on the Caribbean island last weekend, officials said. 0
+5468 Business Objects touts dashboards, standardization Business Objects executives this week touted dashboard technology features and rallied support for standardization on their new business intelligence software -- two hot-button issues for users here at the company's International Users Conference. 3
+2164 Jeanne death toll over 600 in Haiti (09/21/04)-- The death toll keeps rising in Haiti. Officials say at least 622 people have been killed by Hurricane Jeanne. Jeanne was downgraded to a tropical 0
+5284 Bourdais takes series title MEXICO CITY - Sebastien Bourdais took his first Champ Car World Series title, beating teammate Bruno Junqueira with a flag-to-flag win Sunday in the Mexican Grand Prix. 1
+3246 Freddie tightens controls Mortgage giant Freddie Mac announced Monday that it is shutting down some operations of its debt-securities sales division and transferring others - moves that experts said should tighten the company #39;s internal controls after an 2
+4578 EU chief battles to avert veto in crunch vote (AFP) AFP - The European Union braced for a knife-edge vote to decide the fate of its new executive arm with incoming EU chief Jose Manuel Barroso hardening his stance against rebel legislators. 0
+1629 Personal Tech Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro discusses his latest column on Windows Media Player 10 and answer your personal tech questions. 3
+2187 "Bush Condemns Beheading of U.S. Hostage (AP) AP - President Bush on Tuesday condemned the beheading of American hostage Eugene Armstrong, telling interim Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, ""We will not allow these thugs and terrorists to decide your fate and decide my fate.""" 0
+4788 Hostage-Takers Demand U.S. Allies Quit Iraq BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Militants piled more pressure on Washington's military allies in Iraq on Thursday, seizing an Iraqi-Polish woman and holding a Japanese man under threat of death. 0
+2311 Shell to invest in major shake-up OIL group Shell has pledged to invest \$45bn (25bn) and make major disposals in a shake-up of the business, following its reserves crisis earlier this year. 2
+2968 U.N. War Court Transfers First Case to Serbia BELGRADE (Reuters) - The U.N. war crimes prosecutor sent the first case to the Serbian judiciary Friday in a move that could warm ties between the Hague-based court and Belgrade. 0
+1133 A different ball game Two interesting stories this week. One - Manchester United #39;s signing of Wayne Rooney - exciting if rather predictable; another - Southampton #39;s apparent intent to hire England rugby union coach Sir Clive Woodward - surprising and, to many, baffling. 1
+5116 Putin Signs Up Russia for Kyoto Pact MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin gave his seal of approval for Russia's crucial backing of the Kyoto Protocol, clearing the way for the U.N. environment pact aimed at curbing global warming to come into force early next year. 0
+2648 Hurricanes, unrest in Nigeria feed supply concerns SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Fueled by new supply worries in the United States and Nigeria, crude-oil futures made history Monday when the price topped \$50 per barrel late Monday and one analyst said additional disruptions could push prices to \$60 per barrel 2
+1882 Ferrero upset in second round at China Open BEIJING, China (Ticker) -- One day after top-seeded Carlos Moya of Spain lost in straight sets, his second-seeded compatriot followed suit. 1
+1663 "3 Giants Contest Fines Over Team Meetings (AP) AP - Three New York Giants have filed complaints with the NFL Players Association after being fined by coach Tom Coughlin for not being ""early enough"" to team meetings." 1
+4687 Will Tellabs Push Its Luck? Perhaps the optical network supplier should call off its merger with AFC. 2
+3691 PeopleSoft, SAP make bid for manufacturing dollars Business software vendors PeopleSoft and SAP separately debuted new technologies to further consolidate their respective positions in the manufacturing market. 3
+6545 Tremor shook Japan At least 14 people sustained injuries when a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a sparsely populated area of Japan #39;s northernmost main island of Hokkaido. 0
+1987 What they said about ... ... Cherie Blair Cherie Blair cast aside her treasured privacy this week, touring newspapers offices and television studios to promote The Goldfish Bowl, her new book, which focuses on Downing Street spouses. 0
+1002 CRM Vendor Entellium Adopts Open-Source Strategy (TechWeb) TechWeb - Availability of Entellium's code could speed development of industry-specific CRM products. 3
+2599 Stocks Slip on Oil, Downgrade of Semis NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were knocked lower on Monday, with the Dow dipping briefly below 10,000, as record high oil prices threatened to hurt corporate profits and a brokerage downgrade hit semiconductor shares. 2
+2463 Sudan 'foils Islamist coup plot' Sudan says it has foiled a coup plot by backers of detained Islamist leader, Hassan al-Turabi. 0
+3488 Welcome to Alderson Homemaking guru Martha Stewart slipped into the federal prison camp here in the dark morning hours to start her five-month sentence. 2
+7106 GE to Buy Back \$15 Bln in Stock, Raises Dividend (Update1) General Electric Co., the biggest company by market value, said it will buy back as much as \$15 billion in stock over three years and raised its quarterly dividend 10 percent, more than some analysts had estimated. 2
+2914 Netflix, TiVo sign VoD alliance Netflix, the online DVD rental company, and TiVo yesterday said they will work together to deliver movies digitally down the wires, presumably specifically to the latter #39;s PVR equipment. 2
+1719 Retail Sales Fall 0.3 Percent in August Retail sales slid in August as people steered away from buying cars and shoppers kept a close eye on their spending after splurging in July. 2
+4276 Beckham gets off scot-free despite candid confession IN A baffling interpretation of the word deliberate, the FA decided yesterday that there was insufficient evidence to charge David Beckham over his premeditated yellow card against Wales. 1
+3323 Santander: Rejects Spanish court tax ruling on execs LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Spain #39;s Banco Santander (STD) said it was in quot;complete disagreement with a judicial decision quot; on Wednesday after a Spanish court ruling on tax fraud in a case dating from the 1980s. 2
+7406 Studios Attack BitTorrent The Motion Picture Association of America is retargeting its legal battle against file swappers by launching attacks against the server operators behind the BitTorrent and eDonkey services. 3
+6521 #39;Designer #39; Christmas tree growers target national holiday market AURORA, Ore. The National Christmas Tree Association is hoping a push of designer trees will renew consumer demand for live trees. 2
+6652 Milan Mandaric statement quot;Over the past two-and-a-half years the football club have currently paid 11.5million on transfer fees, loan fees and appearance payments to clubs for 25 players. 1
+6172 Michigan Gets Rose Bowl Berth Despite Loss to Ohio St. COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sports Network) - Troy Smith threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 145 yards and a score to lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 37-21 victory over No. 7 Michigan in the final game of the regular season for both teams. 1
+4002 "Odyssey Warns of Weak Quarter, CEO Quits CHICAGO (Reuters) - Odyssey Healthcare Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODSY.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ODSY.O</A> on Monday warned of an earnings shortfall, announced the resignation of its chief executive and said it was the subject of a Justice Department probe, sending shares of the hospice care provider plummeting 42 percent." 2
+3224 US Stops Short of Backing Brazil on UN Council Seat The United States stopped short of endorsing Brazil #39;s ambition for a permanent seat on an expanded UN Security Council but did say the country would be a quot;solid candidate. 0
+7349 Dollar #39;s Fall Is a Wake Up Call #39; for Nations, IMF #39;s Rajan Says The decline of the US dollar is a signal that policy makers need to do more to ensure the currency #39;s depreciation won #39;t hurt global growth, International Monetary Fund chief economist Raghuram Rajan said. 2
+7310 Former coach hits out at Bob Woolmer Javed Miandad has come out strongly against Bob Woolmer #39;s coaching methods and is extremely sceptical about Pakistan #39;s chances in the Test series against Australia. 1
+4894 Forsyth Forges Clear He may be 120 places lower in the world, but it was advantage Alastair Forsyth in his Volvo Masters duel with Sergio Garcia today before a thunderstorm suspended play. 1
+982 SafeGuard Offers Easy Hard-Drive Protection Upgraded version of this encryption app adds plenty of tools for networked users. 3
+7332 Sony, Samsung Swap Patents Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. said Tuesday that the two companies have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement, which excludes certain key technologies. 3
+2651 Angels 5, Rangers 3 Chone Figgins and Troy Percival saved the Anaheim Angels, and gave them a little boost in the AL West race. Figgins had RBI hits in the last two innings and scored the go-ahead run on an infield grounder. 1
+4598 Israeli Officer Arrested Over Killing of Gaza Girl (Reuters) Reuters - Israeli military police on Tuesday\arrested a commander accused by comrades of riddling the body\of a Palestinian schoolgirl with bullets after fellow soldiers\killed her. 0
+1378 Cadence poaches another Intel server staffer <strong>IDF Fall '04</strong> Malhotra rejoins St. Fister 3
+6257 F1 power struggle now in session. The legal battle for control of Formula One gets underway in earnest today, with Bernie Ecclestone and the three German banks that make up the major shareholding in the sport going to court to decide who has the right to power. 1
+3634 Oil prices close to record highs Oil prices hover just below Monday's record peaks in Asian trade, amid continued concerns over global supply shortages. 2
+1164 Motorists Submitting to High Gas Prices (AP) AP - Americans appear to be getting used to paying more to drive #151; even if it means they have less money to buy other things. For example, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, blamed disappointing sales in August on the fact that shoppers spent more just getting to and from its stores. 2
+2132 Aussies ponder pace quartet AUSTRALIA could again use a four-strong pace attack in tomorrow #39;s Champions Trophy semifinal as it bids to stretch its winning streak against England in one-day internationals to 15 matches. 1
+5753 Microsoft steals PDA topspot Windows CE has become the most popular PDA operating system, passing the Palm OS for the first time. Worldwide shipments of PDAs using Microsoft #39;s system were just under 3
+5280 Start-ups are discovering they might have to wait until the timing is right Is the market for initial public offerings open or closed? Few questions loom larger for venture capital firms, which risk money on entrepreneurial companies and look for ''liquidity events quot; that will help them recoup their investments. But more than at any other time in the recent past, the answer may depend on your vantage point. 2
+6081 Dream TV Screen, Now in Size Large The most desired electronic gift item for this holiday season is a plasma TV. You might, however, want to consider something that wasn't even in the running: L.C.D. 3
+4977 FOOTBALL: WE WANT WALTER WALTER SMITH was flexing his muscles last night as he prepared to answer the SOS from the SFA. Scotland #39;s fans were finally put out of their misery when Berti Vogts resigned as manager of the national team. 1
+2131 US ponders \$250,000 bounty on spammers Authorities in the US are considering a \$250,000 bounty on spammers in an attempt to close them down. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has suggested rewards of anything from \$100,000 to \$250,000 for information. 3
+1586 Insurgents hammer central Baghdad BAGHDAD - Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding a day of violence that left nearly 60 dead nationwide as security appeared to spiral out of 0
+1852 Iraq war allies lash out at Annan Key allies in the US-led war in Iraq reject UN chief Kofi Annan's assertion that the invasion was illegal. 0
+4708 Russian Parliament Ratifies Kyoto Pact (AP) AP - The Kyoto Protocol overcame its final legislative hurdle in Russia when the upper house of parliament ratified the global climate pact Wednesday and sent it on to President Vladimir Putin for his signature #151; setting the stage for the treaty to come into force next year. 0
+4733 Today's schedule College field hockey: UMass-Dartmouth at Salve Regina, 3 p.m.; UNH at BC, 7 p.m.; Anna Maria at Westfield St., 7 p.m. 1
+1543 Europe compromises with US on Iran nuke deadline charge Iran vehemently denies. The IAEA has found many previously concealed nuclear activities in Iran. but no quot;smoking gun quot; backing the US view. 0
+6963 USC #39;s Orgeron shows interest in Ole Miss job While the list has dwindled in the search to replace David Cutcliffe as the Ole Miss football coach, one name has risen to the top. 1
+4357 82 still missing in Chinese mine blast XINMI, China -- Desperate to know their loved ones' fates, grieving relatives scuffled with guards yesterday at the scene of China's worst mining accident this year as rescue workers pulled more bodies out of a mine shaft choked with poison gas. 0
+988 Microsoft To Ship Longhorn in 2006 Without WinFS Microsoft will ship its next Windows client code-named Longhorn in 2006 as originally promised -- but without the next-generation file system known as WinFS. 3
+2374 Ireland blocks calls to 13 countries to thwart internet scam Ireland #39;s telecom regulator said this week that is taking quot;extraordinary quot; measures to protect internet users from rogue autodialer programs that hijack their modems and run up long-distance phone charges by suspending direct dialing to 13 countries, most 3
+1047 Hague Court Imposes Defense Counsel on Milosevic THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Judges at The Hague tribunal on Thursday imposed a defense counsel on former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to avoid further delays in his war crimes trial. 0
+6954 Mortgage Applications Rose Last Week NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week, as mortgage rates fell, an industry group said on Wednesday. 2
+3911 Kerry's wife paid 798,820 dollars in state, federal taxes in 2003 (AFP) AFP - Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, declared 2,291,137 dollars in gross taxable income in 2003 and paid 798,820 dollars in state and federal taxes, or about 35 percent, her office said in a statement. 0
+1515 ESPN Soccernet.com news services CARSON, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Galaxy signed forward Alan Gordon on loan from the Portland Timbers of the A-League on Friday. A Galaxy selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, the club will have the option 1
+6155 United States Edge Ahead at Kiawah Island The Rest of the World face an uphill task in their bid to win the UBS Cup for the first time after the United States took the second day fourball session 4-2 to establish a 6 - 5 lead going into the final day singles at Kiawah Islands Cassique 1
+797 Al-Sadr #39;s militia keeps fighting in Baghdad US forces and radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr #39;s militia battled Saturday in Baghdad even as the truce that ended the bloody fighting between US-Iraqi troops and the militia forces in Najaf held for a second day. 0
+1405 Dream team In March, when his free agency tour stopped here, five-time Pro Bowl safety John Lynch got a glimpse of the formula that has the New England Patriots poised to establish an NFL record for consecutive victories and become just the second team to win three Super Bowls in four years. Lynch ultimately signed a few days later with ... 1
+4355 In OT, first-minute men lift UMass Stephen Werner and the Minutemen weren't easily discouraged in their Hockey East opener last night. 1
+3095 Loeb looks for home comforts SEBASTIEN LOEB is dreaming of a title- winning homecoming after moving a step closer to the world championship in the Italian Rally. 1
+5806 Blair builds Atlantic bridge Tony Blair last night put worldwide political and human rights at the centre of his hopes to revitalise the United Nations and bring the United States and Europe closer together again in pursuit of global democracy. 0
+4231 "HP, IBM, Dell set code' for treatment of workers (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Dell, which were accused earlier this year of having ""dire working conditions"" at factories outside the United States, announced Wednesday that they have agreed on a ""code of conduct"" for the treatment of workers and the environment." 3
+2934 Grizzlies make Swift move Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies Friday re-signed forward Stromile Swift to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not released. 1
+1437 Dinosaurs May Have Been Doting Parents -Report (Reuters) Reuters - Dinosaurs may not all have been the\terrifying creatures portrayed in blockbuster films but could\have had a more caring, loving nature. 3
+3431 Kenyan tree planter wins peace prize Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmentalist, today became the first African woman to win the Nobel peace prize. Ms Maathai, 64, Kenya #39;s deputy environment minister, heads the Green Belt movement, a group that 0
+5363 EchoStar Posts Profit, Adds Subscribers (Reuters) Reuters - EchoStar Communications Corp. \on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose on an aggressive\campaign to add more new subscribers. 2
+1126 USA : Textile industry to renew request to place embargo on <b>...</b> The US textile industry officials would plead for blocking Chinese imports to the Bush administration this month. Earlier this year, the White House had rejected a similar request made by 130 Republican and Democratic members of Congress. 2
+2334 Sonics sign Turkish captain, adding veteran leadership The Sonics signed guard Ibrahim Kutluay yesterday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it is expected to be a two-year deal worth about \$3. 1
+4172 Coca-Cola Bottling #39;s 3Q Profit Drops Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, the Coca-Cola Co. #39;s major bottler and distributor in the Southeast, said Wednesday that third-quarter profit fell as bad weather, high fuel prices and fewer promotions led to lower volume. 2
+7105 Irish eyes turn to Clements ; Notre Dame interested in Bills <b>...</b> Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Tom Clements has emerged on a short list of candidates whom Notre Dame has targeted for its head coaching vacancy. 1
+1468 There #39;s a lot on the line for drivers at Richmond this weekend RICHMOND, Va. - Its the 26th race of the Nextel Cup season, and for the first time in the sports history, a season will end before, well, the season. 1
+7015 Disney takes sides in battle for next generation DVD (AFP) AFP - Hollywood movie powerhouse Walt Disney has taken sides with Japan's Sony Corp. in a bitter battle between studios to define a technical standard for next generation DVDs, it said. 3
+3626 Ravens Get Rest With the absence of running back Jamal Lewis, the Ravens hope to get a number of injured players back during their bye week. 1
+4468 India, Myanmar sign three accords India and Myanmar today signed three accords and agreed to step up cooperation in trade, economic and other key areas. A Cultural Exchange Programme for 2004-06 and another MOU on the Tamanthi Hydroelectric Project in Myanmar were inked. 0
+1258 Slovaks and Czechs reject French minister #39;s suggestion over EU <b>...</b> The Slovak and Czech governments Monday rejected a proposal by French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy to axe structural funds for new EU members whose taxes were lower than the European average. 2
+3847 Spawn of X Prize on Horizon Innovators take note: The folks behind the X Prize vow there will soon be more competitions in several disciplines. Also: The da Vinci team presses ahead in Canada.... Rubicon team plans another launch attempt. By Dan Brekke. 3
+2043 Saudi Trial Could Alter Pace of Reform In a hearing room on the 11th floor of the High Court of Riyadh, two professors and a poet have been standing trial, sometimes drawing overflow crowds of people eager to monitor a case that could alter the pace of political reform in the kingdom. 0
+5802 No. 2 Wake Forest Rips George Washington (AP) AP - Chris Paul scored 25 points and six assists to lift Wake Forest past George Washington 97-76 in the Preseason NIT in the Demon Deacons' debut as the nation's second-ranked team. 1
+817 Smith saves United LONDON, Aug. 28. - Alan Smith scored a late equaliser for Manchester United today as the side tied 1-1 at Blackburn. Sir Alex Fergusons side looked headed for their second Premier League defeat of the 1
+5152 Hope Fades for Saving 2 Boys Stuck in Mexico Cave (Reuters) Reuters - Hopes of rescuing two small boys\trapped for five days in a jungle cave faded fast on Friday\after contact was lost with the brothers and as the cavern\flooded in overnight rains. 3
+3740 West Lafayette abuzz with Boilers #39; lofty ranking Purdue #39;s Boilermakers are breathing thin and rarefied air as they climb up the college football rankings mountain. It #39;s a heady air that hasn #39;t been breathed on the West Lafayette campus in nearly 25 years. 1
+2207 PeopleSoft CEO Conway maintains defiant tone SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - With 15,000 attendees at PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s Connect 2004 user show waiting to hear how the company would handle Oracle Corp. 2
+5475 Intel doubles cash dividend MANHASSET, NY - Intel Corp. (Santa Clara, Calif.) has taken some lumps this year due to weakening market conditions and several strategic errors, but the semiconductor supplier remains loyal to its shareholders. 2
+3519 Bauman: Lapse cost Twins game It is easy to look at the final game of a postseason series as the game that meant everything. But this particular series took a decisive turn two games before the end arrived Saturday. 1
+5947 Cheese sandwich back on eBay MIAMI -- You might say that this time, eBay melted in the resolve to ban the online sale of part of a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich. 3
+1811 Midtier ERP Vendors Can Capitalize On Oracle Antitrust Verdict The door is open for Oracle to win its bid for PeopleSoft, and for midmarket ERP vendors to increase their business. By Elena Malykhina. 3
+7475 Efficient Germany Sweep Past Japan Two goals from Miroslav Klose helped Jrgen Klinsmann #39;s experimental Germany side breeze to a 3-0 win over Japan in Yokohama this afternoon. 1
+4162 Spain arrests eight over plot to bomb court A terrorist attack believed to be aimed at the national court in Madrid seems to have been foiled by the arrest in the past two days of eight alleged radical Islamists. 0
+6888 Browns' Dawson got feet wet with Vinatieri The Patriots' Adam Vinatieri and Cleveland's Phil Dawson formed a productive practice pair in 1998. Vinatieri scored a personal-high 127 points in '98, his third NFL season, while Dawson performed as a practice squad player. 1
+4623 DMCA Limited by Sixth Circuit Appeals Court The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. I really dont know why a printer manufacturer should have exclusive rights on producing ink that work with their printers. 3
+1705 Manpower forecasts positive 4Q hiring pattern Fourth quarter hiring in the Buffalo Niagara Falls market is expected to be on the rise according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. 2
+3705 Iraqi forces raid Ramadi mosques US forces stepped up operations yesterday across a wide swath of the Sunni insurgent strongholds northwest of the capital, pounding targets in three urban centers from the air and supporting Iraqi troops in raids on mosques suspected of harboring 0
+2744 Liberty rally to edge Shock Bethany Donaphin didn #39;t have time to think when she got the ball with the score tied and clock winding down in regulation. Donaphin hit a turnaround jumper with 0.5 of a second remaining to lift the host New 1
+5586 Report: EADS Could Link With Thales The French government is considering a linkup of European Aeronautic Defence amp; Space Co. with Thales SA to create an aerospace giant, the financial daily Les Echos reported Friday. 2
+7230 Fiat and General Motors to square up in Switzerland MILAN (AFP) - Sharp differences between the Fiat Group and General Motors over an option by Fiat to sell its loss-making auto operations to GM will be the focus of a meeting between the two companies in Zurich on Tuesday. 2
+4036 BASS moving headquarters to Florida The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society is moving its headquarters to Central Florida. The bass fishing organization, based in Montgomery since its inception in 1967, announced Monday 2
+2148 Trans-Tasman war hots up AIR New Zealand and Qantas Airways face the prospect of intensifying competition on its trans-Tasman route from other airlines now that a proposed alliance between the pair has been blocked, according to analysts. 2
+1049 Court imposes lawyer on Milosevic The UN tribunal in The Hague says it will impose a defence lawyer on former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic. 0
+7467 Daily Mail hits back at Blunkett The Daily Mail today dismissed David Blunkett #39;s claim that the media played a role in his downfall, saying he only had himself to blame. 0
+959 Broncos Running Back Out for Entire Season (AP) AP - Denver Broncos running back Mike Anderson will miss the entire season because of a groin injury sustained last weekend in an exhibition game against Houston. 1
+5523 Jones Buys Barneys in \$400 Million Deal A company with a middle-brow reputation announced a deal today to buy the singularly trendy clothing chain. 2
+7364 Poland to Cut One-Third of Its Troops in Iraq Poland #39;s defense minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski has announced plans to cut his country #39;s forces in Iraq by almost one third next year. 0
+3445 Soybeans Retreat, Grains Futures Mixed Soybean futures edged lower Friday in early activity on the Chicago Board of Trade. Grain futures were mixed. Wheat for December delivery rose 1/4 cent to \$3. 2
+832 Spilled Oil, Gas Ignite in Iraq's South Rumaila Field BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Oil and gas spilled during recent sabotage attacks on Iraq's southern oil pipelines ignited Sunday and firefighters battled to douse the flames. 0
+5631 USC, Auburn Complete Seasons Undefeated (AP) AP - Southern California and Auburn finished perfect regular seasons in very different ways. 1
+2210 Microsoft CFO: Expect more acquisitions Microsoft may seek to become a more distributed company as it eyes future large acquisitions, CFO John Connors said yesterday. 3
+2185 US star slams sweet-rustlin', phone beepin' theatre crowd (AFP) AFP - Kevin Spacey, the US screen star who is spending a season working for one of London's top West End theatres, lashed out at members of the audience who rustle sweet wrappers and forget to turn off their mobile phones during performances. 3
+2725 Gunmen free CNN journalist Palestinian gunmen yesterday released a CNN journalist abducted in Gaza City apparently to pressure members of an Arab minority group not to serve in the Israeli army. 0
+4574 Protesters Harry Israel Parliament Before Gaza Vote JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Thousands of rightist Israelis accused Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of treason Tuesday as parliament looked set to approve the first pullout of settlers from occupied land Palestinians want as part of a future state. 0
+2349 Terror scares hit Australia Australia #39;s frayed nerves were given another jolt yesterday by the discovery of a home-made firebomb on a Virgin Blue airliner and the unrelated arrest of a man accused of threatening terror attacks in Southeast Asia. 0
+7550 Robinho #39;s mother releaased by kidnappers The mother of Santos striker Robinho was released unharmed on Friday, 40 days after she was kidnapped at a family gathering. Marina da Silva de Souza, 44, appeared healthy but thinner than when she was abducted 1
+2754 "Supernova Warning System Will Give Astronomers Earlier Notice Duke University -- A Supernova Early Warning System (SNEWS) that detects ghostlike neutrino particles that are the earliest emanations from the immense, explosive death throes of large stars will alert astronomers of the blasts before they can see the flash. SNEWS ""could allow astronomers a chance to make unprecedented observations of the very early turn-on of the supernova,"" wrote the authors of an article about the new system in the September issue of the ""New Journal of Physics."" They also noted that ""no supernova has ever been observed soon after its birth."" Big stars end their lives in explosive gravitational collapses so complete that even the brilliant flashes of light usually announcing these extremely rare ""supernova"" events stay trapped inside, unseen by astronomers, for the first hours or days..." 3
+2190 Business Week Names Adler Its New Editor Stephen J. Adler, deputy managing editor of The Wall Street Journal, has been named editor of Business Week magazine, succeeding Stephen B. Shepard, who announced last week that he would retire from the magazine to become the first dean of a new 2
+1607 Japanese automaker to boost production capacity in India Major Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. said Monday it has decided to set up a vehicle assembly plant and a new diesel engine factory in India to boost production in the country #39;s growing market. 2
+2922 Saudi setback hurts BAE Systems BAE Systems shares slid more than 4 per dcent in early trade after the company, while announcing quot;good progress quot; on its Eurofighter contracts, admitted further troubles in the controversial al-Yamamah programme. 2
+4710 Owens Explains Ravens Snub Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis took a deep breath as he prepared to answer yet another question about Terrell Owens, the wide receiver who spurned an 1
+6099 Vladimir Putin: Claims of authoritarian drift quot;total nonsense quot; President Vladimir Putin rejected concern that he is beating a path toward authoritarianism, calling such criticism quot;total nonsense quot; in an interview published Friday and saying Russia needs time to build democracy after centuries of heavy 0
+5377 FA Plan New United-Arsenal Talks The Football Association are set to wait until after the conclusion of any disciplinary action against Arsene Wenger before trying to broker a peace summit between Arsenal and Manchester United. 1
+7570 AU Issues Deadline to Khartoum and Darfur Rebels ABUJA (Reuters) - The African Union issued a 24-hour deadline to the Sudanese government and Darfur rebels on Friday to end fighting after a massive military build-up in the region over the last two weeks. 0
+7328 Merck plans 5,100 job cuts by year-end Merck amp; Co. plans to cut its workforce by 5,100 jobs by the end of the year--about 700 more than originally planned. Whitehouse Station, NJ-based Merck said in materials filed with the Securities and Exchange 2
+7520 Yahoo Unveils Animated Shorts, Sees New Ad Space (Reuters) Reuters - Yahoo Inc. said on\Thursday that JibJab Media will create two animated short films\as the Internet company looks for ways to expand advertising by\adding new content. 3
+6068 "A Fair Tax Some say a ""fair tax"" that removes the need to file tax returns from the vast majority of the citizenry is a national sales tax. This doesn't seem to be very fair to people trying to feed, house and clothe themselves and seems to subsidize large land holders (Bush's favorite constituency). There is a tax that lives up to the promises broken by Bush's proposal for a national sales tax." 3
+5129 Product Previews palmOneUpgrades Treo With Faster Chip, Better Display\With more than 600,000 units shipped, the Treo 600 is one of the big smartphone success stories. Last week, palmOne introduced the follow-on Treo 650 with a higher resolution 320-by-320-pixel TFT screen, which the company claims increases the visible area of the display and makes pictures and documents much clearer. The 650 also carries a removable battery; 32MB of flash memory, and a faster 312MHz, Intel XScale processor. Improved multimedia features include a built-in MP3 player, a digital camera with improved low-light capabilities, as well as video capture and playback functionality. Products are expected to ship by years end from some carriers who will add their own services, and will be priced at about \$499.\ Treo 650, palmOne 2
+2342 Lehman nears \$220M Enron settlement Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is close to settling a class action lawsuit for \$220 million stemming from allegations that it colluded with other brokerages to mislead Enron Corp. 2
+3362 Boston Marathon champ Johnny Kelley dies Johnny Kelley, a two-time Boston Marathon champion who became a beloved figure in the history of the race by running it a record 61 times, died at 97. 1
+7500 Hudson Traded to Braves (Reuters) Reuters - The Atlanta Braves have acquired\standout righthander Tim Hudson from the Oakland Athletics in\exchange for outfielder Charles Thomas, right-handed pitcher\Juan Cruz and left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer. 1
+801 Hewitt reaches final on Long Island Commack, NY (Sports Network) - Second-seeded Lleyton Hewitt reached Sunday #39;s final at the \$380,000 TD Waterhouse Cup -- a final US Open tune-up. 1
+992 Moscow Rail Station Evacuated on Bomb Threat, Interfax Says Moscow police are conducting a partial evacuation at the Kursk railway station in central Moscow as they search for explosives after receiving an anonymous phone call from a man threatening 0
+5225 Social Security Reform a Boon for Funds? NEW YORK (Reuters) - The bonanza many believe President Bush has handed the mutual fund industry with his plans to reform Social Security may be a mirage, industry leaders said on Friday. 2
+2422 Group Questions E-Voting Security Black Box Voting hopes to halt the use of Diebold's voting machines. 3
+4756 New Zealand bank raises key interest rate WELLINGTON New Zealand #39;s central bank raised the benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Thursday, to 6.5 percent, and said the sixth increase this year may be the last as economic growth slows. 2
+1785 Ferrero advances; Moya stunned in rainy Beijing Beijing, China (Sports Network) - For the second time in as many days, rain was a major factor at the inaugural \$500,000 China Open. 1
+2807 Success For Spaceship One MOJAVE -- Burt Rutan #39;s space ship one made its first trip into sub-orbital outer space in pursuit of the \$10 million Ansari X Prize. 3
+3132 Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Gunman in Gaza -Army (Reuters) Reuters - Israeli soldiers shot and killed a\Palestinian gunman on Monday as he approached a military\outpost near a Jewish settlement in the southern Gaza Strip, a\military source said. 0
+3798 Report: Gretzky pondering a move to coaching Mesa, AZ (Sports Network) - Phoenix Coyotes managing partner Wayne Gretzky is considering a move into the coaching ranks, according to a published report. 1
+4185 Gas Prices Continue Slide, Down to #36;1.93/gallon (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. average retail gasoline prices\fell over the last two weeks and are poised to slip even\further as crude oil prices continue to tumble, an industry\analyst said on Sunday. 2
+5360 Bomb Explosion in Nepali Capital Wounds 38 KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A bomb tore through a government building under construction in the Nepali capital on Tuesday, wounding at least 38 people in an attack police suspect was carried out by Maoist rebels. 0
+3381 Clubbing Wet Seal A same-stores sales drop that's less crummy than expected can't fix this sick pup. 2
+6897 Bonds distorts numbers and history I find myself privately hoping that Barry Bonds gets nailed. Is that bad? Is it un-American? He #39;s still innocent, you know, although less innocent than he was a few days ago. 1
+2024 Britain doing quot;all we can quot; for hostage in Iraq Prime Minister Tony Blair has his government is doing all in its power to help a kidnapped Briton -- but he has avoided a public response to insurgents threatening to kill the man. 0
+6241 CAT and AstraZeneca enter \$175m collaboration AstraZeneca intends to invest over 120m in Cambridge Antibody Technology (CAT) through an innovative five-year research collaboration and a 75m equity 2
+1207 "Former Saddam Deputy Arrested in Iraq (AP) AP - Iraqi authorities claimed on Sunday to have captured Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein's ousted dictatorship, but there was confusion over the report, as the Iraqi defense minister said word of his arrest was ""baseless.""" 0
+4772 UPDATE 2-Spaniards Garcia and Lara share Volvo Masters lead Sergio Garcia showed the consistency that has lifted his game this year with a four-under-par 67 in difficult conditions to share the Volvo Masters lead with Spanish compatriot Jose Manuel Lara. 1
+1662 Sony-Led Group to Acquire MGM for \$3B LOS ANGELES Sept. 13, 2004 - A consortium led by Sony Corp. has agreed in principle to acquire famed Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. 2
+6886 Scarred Beslan offers tsunami aid The Russian town of Beslan - scene of a bloody school siege last year - pledges aid for tsunami victims. 0
+3343 Unisys to lay off 1,400 workers Unisys Corp. plans to cut 1,400 jobs, primarily in general and administrative areas, and consolidate its office space worldwide, it announced Wednesday. The cuts represent 3.8 percent of the company's staff of 37,000. 3
+6532 Retail Sees Solid, Not Stellar, Holidays (Reuters) Reuters - Holiday shopping got off to a flying\start in the United States this weekend. 2
+2195 Iraq #39;s Sunni-Shiite tension rising The killing of two Sunni clerics earlier this week could be part of a slide toward sectarian civil war, analysts say. By Howard LaFranchi Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. 0
+3521 Late TD lifts LSU over Florida 24-21 After coming up with one big play after another, Florida left it up to the defense to save the game one final time in Saturday night #39;s 24-21 loss to LSU. 1
+1696 Chinese Mobile Phone Giant to Open Up to 3000 Internet Cafes China #39;s second-largest mobile phone company says it plans to open up to 3,000 Internet cafes by the end of this year. State-controlled China Unicom, which already operates 400 Internet cafes across the country 3
+1040 O's Stuff Devil Rays Javy Lopez drives in four runs, Daniel Cabrera becomes the first rookie to win 10 games this season, and the Orioles hold Tampa Bay to two hits in an 8-0 victory Wednesday night. 1
+4912 Cast-aside candidates grab onto Sox coattails By Raphael Lewis and Benjamin Gedan, Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent October 31, 2004. Republican state Senate candidate Rod Jane of Westborough woke up yesterday with a plan to grab some attention from 1
+5009 Australian Bookies Gutted After Betting Splurge AUSTRALIA - As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald: quot;The biggest betting plunge in recent memory ensured bookmakers at Randwick were #39;stripped out #39; of more than \$3 million by Makybe Diva #39;s Melbourne Cup romp yesterday. 1
+3538 American Economist Expected to Win Nobel (AP) AP - Americans have dominated the annual Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences five years running, and it may not surprise Nobel watchers if the trend continues. 2
+1866 Schooling 'mix up' hits Portugal Schools across Portugal turn away pupils because of a teachers' assignment mix up on the first day of classes. 0
+2028 Ryder Cup: Europe close on victory Another good day at Oakland Hills sees Europe move 11-5 clear of the USA going into Sunday's Ryder Cup singles. 0
+6464 WR Grace Is Likely to Face Indictment in Montana Case By Bloomberg News. WR Grace amp; Company, a producer of chemicals and building material that filed for bankruptcy protection in 2001 amid thousands of asbestos-related claims, said yesterday 2
+2960 WORLD RALLY NEWS Subaru: Solberg has a #39;relatively #39; good lead. Subaru World Rally team driver Petter Solberg took the lead on the all-new Rally Italia Sardinia on SS1 this morning Friday and held onto that advantage all day to end the leg more than thirty seconds ahead of second placed Marcus Gronholm. 1
+6775 Jordan returns as Wizards beat Nets The Wizards welcomed coach Eddie Jordan back last night with a 95-68 victory over the Nets, Jordan #39;s former team. Gilbert Arenas had a season-high 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists for host Washington. 1
+3061 Darfur rebels reject Khartoum bid to split them ahead of talks (AFP) AFP - Ethnic minority rebels in Darfur have rejected an attempt by the Sudanese government to divide them ahead of a new round of peace talks in Nigeria later this month, a Khartoum daily reported. 0
+2309 Latham stands by Bali claims candidate Federal Labor leader Mark Latham has ruled out disendorsing Queensland Labor candidate Ivan Molloy, over comments about the Bali bombings. 0
+2865 Bush, Kerry brace for key presidential debate (AFP) AFP - The US presidential candidates were set to go head to head in a bruising, high-stakes televised debate, with Republican incumbent George W. Bush aiming to lock in his lead in the race and Democratic challenger John Kerry banking on a comeback. 0
+811 File-Sharers, the Eyes of Justice Are Upon You President Bush likes to project the swashbuckling image, but this week it was the folks over at the Justice Department who formed the posse to go after the evildoers -- the ones on the Internet. 3
+3806 LIPPI LAMENTS LACK OF FIXTURES Italy coach Marcello Lippi claimed he was frustrated that the Azzurri had no more World Cup qualifiers before the new year after the 4-3 win over Belarus saw the Italians claim top spot in Group Five. 1
+4573 26/10/04 Savabeel Compared To Dubai Millennium The man who says he didn #39;t have a pair of shoes until he was 12 is now fielding offers in the millions for a horse he compares to the late Dubai Millennium, the best in the world a few years ago. 1
+3027 The C.E.O. Vanishes, and Other Mysteries Why did PeopleSoft, in the midst of a takeover fight with Oracle, fire its chief executive and president? Who knows? And that's a problem. 3
+2722 Why I will clone human cells: Dolly creator THE scientist who made his name by cloning Dolly the sheep said yesterday that he was quot;very optimistic quot; about gaining a licence to clone human embryos to aid understanding of motor neurone disease. 3
+5348 Pittsburgh: Where the Unbeaten Go to Die The body blows came in staccato fashion, from the arm of a rookie quarterback and the legs of an old pro. Ben Roethlisberger would give the ball to Jerome Bettis, and Bettis 1
+6944 Players Say Zook Is the Coach They Wanted (AP) AP - After Illinois fired football coach Ron Turner, some of the players he left behind started doing some research. They decided very quickly that Ron Zook would be a good fit for their team. 1
+4459 Haiti Moves on Pro-Aristide Militants Haitian police and U.N. troops moved into a slum that has become a flashpoint for unrest, using bulldozers to remove a barricade of torched cars that had blocked traffic in the capital. 0
+4250 AP Poll: Bush, Kerry in Dead Heat (AP) AP - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are locked in a tie for the popular vote, according to an Associated Press poll. Voters seem open to change in the White House #151; most disapprove of the president's performance at home and in Iraq #151; but still harbor doubts about making the switch. 0
+7576 2005 American Bowl teams announced New York, NY (Sports Network) - Indianapolis will take on Atlanta in the 2005 American Bowl in Japan, the league announced Friday. 1
+2385 ID Biomedical Gets US Flu Drug Deal ID Biomedical Corp. (IDB.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (IDBE.O: Quote, Profile, Research) signed a 10-year US distribution deal for its Fluviral drug that could reap 2
+1326 Lexmark recalls 40,000 printers Lexmark International Inc. recalled 39,431 printers from the market on Tuesday, according to a statement by Consumer Product Safety Commission. 3
+1710 Sony goes OLED with Japanese CLIE PEG-VZ90 Despite pulling out of the US and European markets, Sony #39;s CLIE line is still kicking in Japan, and is now kicking with an OLED display. 3
+3204 Big guns board Intertrust DRM bandwagon Intertrust, Philips and Sony have added more top consumer electronics, content and technology heavyweights to their attempt to create an open interoperable Digital Rights Management environment. 3
+6527 Sorenstam's Putt Sets Up #36;300K Skin (AP) AP - Annika Sorenstam calmly sank a short birdie putt on the ninth hole, earning a hug from Tiger Woods. More importantly, it kept #36;250,000 in play in the Skins Game. 1
+4524 Houston Isn #39;t Ready, but the Knicks Will Have to Be There is no simple way to replace one of the most accurate outside shooters in the game, but starting next week, barring a miraculous turn in Allan Houston #39;s health, the Knicks will try. 1
+1018 U.S. Factory Growth Eases NEW YORK (Reuters) - Expansion in the U.S. factory sector slowed in August as higher costs for energy and raw materials squeezed manufacturers, a report showed on Wednesday, but analysts said growth remained relatively robust. 2
+3301 Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Stage Mutiny, Kill Army Chief Mutinous soldiers demanding pay for peacekeeping duty abroad killed the commander of Guinea-Bissau #39;s armed forces on Wednesday and seized key buildings in the capital of the former Portuguese colony. 0
+842 Montgomerie, Donald named as Ryder Cup wildcards European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer named Britons Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald as his wildcard picks on Sunday for next month #39;s match against the United States. 1
+2915 Genome mapped of CO2-absorbing algae US scientists have charted the genetic map of a microscopic algae that absorbs huge amounts of greenhouse gases. quot;These organisms are incredibly important in the global carbon cycle, quot; said Virginia Armbrust 3
+3377 Sudan Peace Talks Resume for South as Tensions Brew KHARTOUM/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Sudan's government resumed talks with rebels in the oil-producing south on Thursday while the United Nations set up a panel to investigate charges of genocide in the west of Africa's largest country. 0
+2052 Bojinov Drives Lecce Into First Valeri Bojinov - Bulgarias answer to Wayne Rooney -etted twice as Lecce took a conditional Serie A lead with a 4-1 cruise past Brescia. 1
+2358 "VeriSign Touts Childrens' Online Identity Token WASHINGTON (Reuters) - VeriSign Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=VRSN.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">VRSN.O</A> and a children's safety group unveiled a new technology on Thursday that they said would make it easier for children to avoid child predators online." 3
+3985 Too few games could set back PSP launch - Sony exec Signs of a delay, or just managing expectations? 3
+3456 Google SMS and wireless carriers that save your text messages. Yesterday we covered the news that Google is expanding their search to the mobile arena with their new Google SMS service which lets you search by sending text messages from your cellphone. 3
+1264 Clinton Has Successful Quadruple Bypass NEW YORK - Bill Clinton underwent a successful quadruple heart bypass operation Monday to relieve severely clogged arteries that doctors said put the former president at grave risk of suffering a heart attack. Clinton is expected to make a full recovery, but doctors said he was fortunate to have checked himself into the hospital when he did... 0
+3507 Donald Leads by Two in Dunhill Links (AP) AP - Luke Donald shot a 4-under-par 68 Saturday for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship. 1
+7496 Guidant merges with Johnson and Johnson Indianapolis, Dec. 16 - An announcement Thursday morning ends weeks of speculation and means that if Guidant shareholders sign off, Indiana will lose one of its few Fortune 500 companies. 2
+4387 Lehman hoping third time is a charm Tied for the lead in what was shaping up as another shootout at Disney, Tom Lehman believes he has experience on his side. Not from the last 12 years, but the last three weeks. 1
+1523 Milosevic #39;s Lawyers to Appeal Own Appointment THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The two lawyers representing Slobodan Milosevic filed papers Thursday (9 September), asking for permission to appeal their appointment by the UN tribunal. 0
+1722 VILLENEUVE ON VERGE OF F1 RETURN Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve is on the verge of a shock return to Formula One with Renault. The Canadian has been out of Formula One since leaving BAR one race before the end of last season but 1
+3069 The Rippling Pain from Vioxx Prescription-drug recalls aren #39;t common, and they #39;re almost always controversial. Now that Merck (MRK ) is voluntarily withdrawing its Vioxx pain medication around the world, due to a heightened risk of cardiovascular 2
+2142 TruSecure merges with Betrusted BOSTON - Information security services companies TruSecure Corp. and Betrusted plan to announce on Tuesday that they have merged, forming a new company called Cybertrust. 3
+7056 Federal Report Sees Crude Oil Staying High While the recent flurry of record oil prices may be temporary, government analysts said Thursday that \$30-a-barrel oil should be expected for decades to come. 2
+1656 Crazy fan disrupts Weir #39;s round IN AN unpleasant repeat of the Athens Games marathon fiasco, Mike Weir was grabbed by a fan as he walked to the 11th tee during the final round of the Canadian Open on Sunday. 1
+4288 J.E. Robert Assembles New Investment Fund J.E. Robert Cos. completed raising \$823 million from about 40 institutional and private equity investors this week. 2
+4490 Citigroup to Close Unit in Japan Citigroup Inc. said Monday it will close its trust banking unit in Japan within a year, after Japanese authorities ordered the US financial services giant to suspend its private banking business there. 2
+4319 Avis blames IT for multimillion-dollar loss The car rental company takes a major hit because of problems with IT, including high costs associated with an ERP project. 3
+3386 ECB quot;consensus quot; kept rates steady today European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet has said that today #39;s decision to leave euro interest rates unchanged reflected a broad consensus on the governing council of the bank. 2
+1391 Intel conference: Power shift As Intel pursues a new path with improved multi-core chips, AMD says its already one step ahead. Intel told the world this week that there is no race to market the next generation of microchips. 3
+4719 Despite Scandals, Boeing Still Charms Wall Street Boeing's bottom line continues to fatten, even as its image tarnishes, thanks in part to the consolidation of the defense industry, which has left the Pentagon with few choices for buying weapons, industry analysts said. 2
+7001 Company Trademark Rights Limited by US High Court (Update1) The US Supreme Court limited the scope of federal trademark protection, saying rival companies in some cases can use proprietary terms even when customers might be confused. 2
+1733 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Expect a comfortable night for the Highbury boys The Gooners take their first step into European football this season tonight by welcoming Dutch league runners-up, PSV Eindhoven, to Highbury. 1
+3285 McNealy: Microsoft needs Sun to beat IBM and Red Hat Whatever pleasantries once existed between Sun Microsystems and Red Hat have vanished. This won #39;t come as a shock to many of you. 3
+2280 Iraq promises to release one of two high-profile women prisoners BAGHDAD Iraq promised Wednesday to release one of two high-profile women prisoners, but officials denied the decision was linked to demands by militants who purportedly killed two American hostages and are threatening to execute a Briton unless all female 0
+2254 Al-Qaeda Group Kills a Second US Hostage in Iraq (Update3) An Iraqi group linked to al-Qaeda killed a second US hostage, Jack Hensley, and threatened to kill a British hostage unless Iraqi women detainees are freed, the group said on its Web site. 0
+1998 Panama flooding kills nine people At least nine people - seven of them children - have died in flooding in the capital of Panama. The authorities say at least 13 people are still missing after heavy rainfall caused rivers to break their banks. 0
+3517 Accusations of Fraud Mar Afghan Election KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghans packed polling stations on Saturday for a historic presidential election that was blemished when all 15 candidates opposing U.S.-backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew, charging the government and the U.N. with fraud and incompetence... 0
+7449 UTC buys Kidde for 1.4bn UK fire equipment manufacturer Kidde agrees a 1.4bn takeover by US manufacturer United Technologies. 2
+5173 U.S. October Hiring at a Seven-Month Peak WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. jobs were created at the heartiest pace in seven months during October, the government said on Friday, spurred by rebuilding in the hurricane-battered Southeast and brisk hiring in service industries. 2
+7333 Dollar's Gains Cut as Fed Raises Rates NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar's gains were clipped on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the fifth time this year, as expected, but quashed hopes for more aggressive rate tightening. 2
+2271 Lesbians fight to retain post-Soviet freedom (AFP) AFP - Since emerging from the shadow of the prudish Soviet Union a decade ago, sexual minorities have fought to gain a foothold in Russian society. But Russian lesbians now say they are facing growing pressure from authorities to return to the closet. 0
+3545 Sihamoni ready to take over: PHNOM PENH, Oct. 10. - King Norodom Sihanouk declared on Sunday that his son, Crown Prince Norodom Sihamoni is ready to accept kingship. 0
+3861 Oil Falls From Record on Concern High Prices May Slow Growth Crude oil fell from yesterday #39;s record of \$54.88 a barrel in New York amid concern that sustained high prices may slow economies and reduce demand for energy. 2
+1217 COL FB: Tennessee 42, UNLV 17 Freshman Brent Schaeffer threw for one touchdown and ran for another Sunday as the 14th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers defeated the UNLV Rebels, 42-17. 1
+1107 IBM and Intel to open up blade specifications With today's expected announcement, hardware vendors will get access to the BladeCenter specifications by signing a seven-page licensing agreement, which grants users the right to license the specifications for certain types of products. 3
+4066 Ortiz, Sox rally to fight another day: Sink Yanks in 14, send <b>...</b> The official crowd at Fenway Park last night was a capacity 35,120, but as the years pass, the number of people who claim to have attended the Red Sox stats, schedule #39; 5-4, 14-inning victory 1
+3499 Joyous Red Sox Fans Celebrate Clean Sweep Over Angels BOSTON -- Exuberant Red Sox fans spilled out of Fenway Park on Friday in a raucous celebration of Friday #39;s dramatic 8-6 10th inning victory over the Anaheim Angels that propelled Boston into the American League Championship series. 1
+1344 CBS #39;s Moonves Gives Loyalists a Piece of the Eye #39;s Pie Viacom co-president and CBS Chairman Leslie Moonves officially whacked the head of the media conglom #39;s television studio yesterday, and divvied up the job among loyal CBS staffers. 2
+2522 Could Newer Browsers Dethrone IE? Every time a new IE security flaw is announced, or whenever someone gets fed up with hackers manipulating their Web browser, Firefox and other Mozilla-based browsers get a bump in the marketplace. 3
+6445 WTO approves sanctions against US The European Union, Japan and others will be able to impose heavy sanctions against US firms dumping goods from early next year. 2
+1780 Milosevic war crimes trial suspended The war crimes trial of the former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic was today adjourned for a month after key witnesses refused to appear in protest at the court #39;s decision to appoint defence lawyers. 0
+2340 "Iraqi Leader Thanks U.S. in Speech to Congress Offering a simple, ""Thank you America,"" Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi declared Thursday that his country is succeeding in its effort to move past the war that ousted Saddam Hussein." 0
+4575 9:22 am: Missing explosives have experts wondering what else is <b>...</b> Revelations that nearly 400 tons of conventional explosives have gone missing in Iraq have experts wondering what other weapons might be in jeopardy of falling into insurgent or terrorist hands. 0
+6344 Elderly 'need digital TV funds' Vulnerable groups such as the elderly should be helped to buy digital TV equipment, a report says. 3
+1995 US Airways Said to Plan to Ask Court for Pay Cuts S Airways plans to ask a federal bankruptcy judge on Oct. 7 to impose temporary pay cuts on its workers unless it can reach agreement with its unions before then, people who have been briefed on the company #39;s strategy said yesterday. 2
+2307 Dollar Gains Vs Yen (Reuters) Reuters - The dollar rose to a five-week high\against the yen on Thursday as rising oil prices hurt Asian\currencies and the market decided that U.S. interest rates were\still on a rising path. 2
+1379 Royal Wedding Lures International Media To Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneis Royal Wedding between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Haji Al-Mutahdee Billah and Yang Mulia Dayangku Sarah binti Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman has attracted some 170 foreign journalists to the Sultanate. 0
+3206 Pitcairn mayor pleads guilty to sex attack The mayor of Pitcairn Island has changed his plea to guilty and faces sentencing for sexually assaulting young girls, The Telegraph reported Tuesday. 0
+5074 NEWS CORP. NET PROFIT SOARS 27 News Corp. saw healthy gains in profit and revenue in the fiscal first quarter - helped by growth in advertising at the Fox News Channel and the Fox broadcast network, as 2
+6590 Diouf Charged After Spitting Row Bolton #39;s El-Hadji Diouf has been charged by the Football Association for spitting at Portsmouth #39;s Arjan de Zeeuw in Saturday #39;s 1-0 win for Pompey. 1
+1168 ASEAN moves closer to single market with #39;road map #39;, global trade <b>...</b> JAKARTA : ASEAN finance ministers ended a meeting which saw Southeast Asia edge closer to a Europe-style single market, laying out a quot;road map quot; for integration and opening doors to wider global trade. 0
+3366 Upstarts Guatemala, Panama Face Crunch Qualifiers RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Upstarts Guatemala and Panama face crunch matches against more experienced CONCACAF opponents Saturday as they continue their quest to qualify for a first World Cup. 1
+5484 Foster, Bender out against Clippers Indiana Pacers center Scot Pollard and forward Jonathan Bender missed Wednesday night #39;s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, adding to the team #39;s injury woes. 1
+6233 Iran Suspends Key Nuclear Work to Avoid Sanctions Iran on Monday froze sensitive nuclear work including uranium enrichment in a move likely to thwart US efforts to report the Islamic state to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions. 0
+4565 EU sees oil prices spoiling euro zone growth party Record high oil prices will cut euro zone growth next year and further sharp euro gains could make matters worse, the European Commission said on Tuesday. 2
+6280 Alamosa Offers to Buy AirGate (Reuters) Reuters - Alamosa Holdings Inc. said\on Monday it made an unsolicited bid for AirGate PCS Inc.\ worth about #36;380 million, which would create one of\the largest sellers of wireless telephone service under the\Sprint brand. 3
+5978 US stocks gain on Kmart-Sears merger Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as investors welcomed the merger of Kmart Holding Corp. and Sears. However, climbing oil prices restricted gains. 2
+1068 Specialty Retail Tales Not every specialty retailer is cut from the same mold -- some are just moldy. 2
+4461 Plane crash kills 10 close to racing MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- A Hendrick Motorsports plane crashed yesterday on its way to a NASCAR race, killing all 10 people aboard, including the son, brother and two nieces of the owner of one of auto racing's most successful organizations. 1
+3209 UPDATE 1-UPS buys CNF #39;s Menlo Worldwide United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed to buy Menlo Worldwide Forwarding, a unit of CNF Inc. (CNF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , for \$150 million in 2
+3941 Davydenko tops Davis Cup #39;mate Youzhny MOSCOW -- Nikolay Davydenko overcame leg cramps to beat Russian Davis Cup teammate Mikhail Youzhny in a tough Kremlin Cup semifinal, 7-5, 6-7, 7-5 on Saturday. 1
+6345 Microsoft, EU Officials in Procedure Meeting Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and representatives of the European Union #39;s Competition Commission will sit down at the table together on Thursday, but it won #39;t be to eat. 2
+2555 "MedImmune CEO Talks Finance and Science David Mott, a Dartmouth-educated Wall Street investment banker, is increasingly leveraging his reputation in the local and national biotech communities.<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</b></font>" 3
+2523 Fans Honour Legend Clough Thousands of football fans fell silent today to honour the life and achievements of legendary manager Brian Clough. A public tribute was held in Nottingham city centre and a minute 1
+4416 American Woman, Afghan Girl Die After Kabul Blast An American woman, believed to be a civilian, and a young Afghan girl died from their wounds after a suicide bomb attack in a busy shopping street in the Afghan capital. 0
+6853 Nikkei up by midmorning; Intel update supports techs TOKYO (CBS.MW) - Japanese stock indexes rose by midmorning Friday as Intel #39;s higher-than-expected sales forecast listed the Japanese tech sector. 2
+5673 The Rundown Unquestionably the showcase game of the day. Auburn already has sewn up the Southeastern Conference West, and Georgia would need Tennessee to lose to have a chance in the East. 1
+5011 New Video of CARE Hostage Released Iraq kidnap victim Margaret Hassan #39;s three sisters, from left to right: Catherine Fitzsimons, Deidre Fitzsimons and Geraldine Fitzsimons make a statement to the media in Dublin Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004. 0
+6263 Israel trial over slain Gaza girl An Israeli military court has charged an army officer with illegally using his weapon when he allegedly shot a Palestinian girl who was already dead. 0
+1499 Study Suggests Bloodletting May Actually Work By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Could that ancient practice of bleeding patients really have done some good? A scientist says new research on how germs thrive in the body suggests it just may have - for some people. Bacteria need iron to cause infections... 3
+6770 Ukrainian opposition makes gains KIEV -- The Ukrainian parliament voted yesterday to dismiss the government headed by the declared winner of a disputed presidential vote, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, handing the opposition a victory in its campaign to overturn national election results. 0
+2556 Is Google News Biased? Google News tends to favor news stories with a conservative bias, according to new media observer J.D. Lasica, a claim which Google denies. 3
+2899 US launches probe of Fannie Mae woes WASHINGTON -- Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible wrongdoing at mortgage giant Fannie Mae , just days after regulators accused the company of shoddy accounting practices, according to sources familiar with the probe. 2
+3643 Kenyan Laureate Urges Rich Nations to Ratify Kyoto (Reuters) Reuters - Kenya's Nobel Peace Prize winner,\Wangari Maathai, on Monday urged wealthy nations to ratify the\Kyoto protocol on climate change to ease the burden of\pollution on poor countries. 3
+7256 Turkey cautiously optimistic of EU bid ahead of crunch summit ANKARA, Dec 13 (AFP) - Turkey was cautiously optimistic Monday that it would obtain a favorable result from this week #39;s crunch summit of European Union leaders who will decide on Ankara #39;s membership bid, but warned the 25-nation bloc not to cross Ankara #39;s 0
+4999 Profit Plunges at International Game Tech International Game Technology, the world #39;s biggest maker of slot machines, Tuesday said said profit for its latest quarter fell 50 percent from a year ago due to a charge for early redemption of debt and a tax adjustment. 2
+2897 Fannie Mae criminal probe begun Federal prosecutors in Washington have opened an investigation into possible wrongdoing at mortgage giant Fannie Mae, just days after regulators accused 2
+604 Warner to Start for Giants This Week (AP) AP - Kurt Warner will start at quarterback for the New York Giants this week, although his competition with rookie Eli Manning for the regular-season job continues. 1
+2335 Southern Africa Faces Food, Water Crises - Study (Reuters) Reuters - Southern Africa faces major\challenges to feed its swelling populations and to keep its\wells from running dry, a study showed Wednesday. 3
+3151 France criticizes Iraq hostage mediators France has criticized unofficial negotiators for complicating release efforts for two French hostages held in Iraq, the BBC reported Saturday. 0
+863 Ankiel solid in rehab start, unsure about future More that three years since he threw his last pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals, Ankiel gave up one unearned run and one hit in six innings Sunday for Triple-A Memphis in what could be his final start in the minors. 1
+1003 Suicide bomber kills at least 10 in Moscow MOSCOW -- A woman strapped with explosives blew herself up outside a busy Moscow subway station yesterday night, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50 in the second terrorist attack to hit Russia in a week. 0
+1026 Taiwan #39;s Acer picks a European as president TAIPEI Acer, the Taiwan computer company, named Gianfranco Lanci of Italy as its president on Wednesday, an appointment that signals the company #39;s ambitions to expand its global market share. 3
+5666 Indian PM pledges to protect poor from oil-driven inflation NEW DELHI : Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged to try to shield the poor by keeping down prices of essential goods amid rising inflation. 2
+1037 SAP software exposes shipper's financial errors The installation of SAP financial software at a major London-based container transport firm exposed flaws in the company's accounting systems and processes, forcing it to restate its earnings. 3
+3566 Growth without jobs is a vexing contradiction According to the government #39;s own labor reports, George W. Bush is the first president since Herbert Hoover to preside over a net loss of jobs during his administration. 2
+1103 High court hears dispute over Michigan interstate wine sales The Supreme Court is considering whether Michigan and other states may bar people from buying wine directly from out-of-state suppliers, a big-money question that could lead to sweeping changes in how alcoholic beverages are regulated 2
+6368 Science ; As ice thaws, arctic peoples at loss for words Science News, Iceland, What are the words used by indigenous peoples in the Arctic for quot;hornet, quot; quot;robin, quot; quot;elk, quot; quot;barn owl quot; or quot;salmon? 3
+3416 Cardinals Crush Dodgers to Grab 2-0 Series Lead Mike Matheny #39;s two-run single highlighted a three-run fifth inning rally which lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series Thursday. 1
+6009 DNA lab that handles high-profile cases fires analyst GERMANTOWN, Md. A Maryland-based private lab that analyzes criminal-case DNA evidence has fired an analyst for allegedly falsifying test data. 3
+2375 One assist, goal for hometown star STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- First, Peter Forsberg watched as his retired jersey No. 21 was lowered from the rafters at Kempehallen. Then, after getting a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd, the locked-out Colorado 1
+7048 PalmSource Promises Linux OS PalmSource today promised a Linux version of its operating system, together with a cut-down offering for use in budget mobiles, after buying mobile phone developer China Mobilesoft. 3
+5254 Low Turnout Sinks Macedonian Bid to Kill Rights Bill SKOPJE (Reuters) - A referendum bid to block a law that gives Macedonia's Albanian minority more rights failed on Sunday, upholding a Western-brokered peace plan which ended ethnic fighting in 2001. 0
+4329 Broadhurst leads in Spain MADRID, Spain -- England #39;s Paul Broadhurst, winless in nine years on the European Tour, shot a 6-under-par 65 Friday and took a one-stroke lead midway through the Madrid Open. 1
+6811 Judge Says Jayson Williams Can Be Retried (AP) AP - Former NBA star Jayson Williams will be retried on a manslaughter charge in the shotgun slaying of a limousine driver at his mansion, a judge ruled Thursday. 1
+6430 Darfur rebel group promises to respect truce One rebel group in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region Thursday pledged to fully respect a truce with the Sudanese government amid contradictory statements and international concern about an escalation in fighting. 0
+1739 Pakistan turns up heat on al Qaeda Pakistani forces have been battling al Qaeda fighters in an ongoing operation to rout terrorists in a tribal area near the border with Afghanistan, Pakistani intelligence sources said. 0
+3383 Study: VoIP to proliferate in U.S. households The number of homes using Net telephony should reach 12 million by 2009, but existing VoIP players could face hurdles. 3
+5973 "Nursery rhymes more violent than TV (Reuters) Reuters - Children's nursery rhymes contain 10 times more violence than television shows broadcast before the\9 p.m. ""watershed"" after which more adult content can be shown, research has said." 0
+7102 MSN Search Engine - Searching for ways to make Redmond rise again What would you do if you were tasked with designing a new search engine? You have all the resources the world can offer and the certain knowledge that your project is so important to your employer that mountains 3
+2448 Rivals Ocean Spray, Northland make peace Cranberry juice rivals Ocean Spray and Northland have ended their legal battle and agreed to join forces. The companies said Friday that Ocean Spray will take over its smaller rival #39;s 2
+5292 British Airways posts robust 2Q profit growth LONDON, November 8 (newratings.com) - British Airways #39; (BAI1.FSE) second-quarter pretax profits more than doubled this fiscal year, boosted by the company #39;s effective cost reduction measures and a robust upturn in the long-haul passenger traffic trends. 2
+956 Longhorn announcements barely a blimp on IT radar While developers are naturally curious over tweaks to the Longhorn road map, many IT administrators barely take notice. Enterprise IT customers typically lag at least 3
+7047 Berra Says He Wouldn't Take Giambi Back (AP) AP - While manager Joe Torre repeatedly dodged questions Thursday on whether he thinks Jason Giambi will return to the New York Yankees, Hall of Famer Yogi Berra readily voiced his opinion. 1
+2513 AFP Interview: UN refugee chief says Sudan likely to grant Darfur <b>...</b> ABECHE, Chad, Sept 26 (AFP) -- The Sudanese government has seen the writing on the wall and is likely to grant some autonomy to the violence-wracked Darfur region but the rebels should now do their bit to end the world #39;s worst humanitarian crisis, UN High 0
+5974 Kashmiris reject Indian PM #39;s offer MUZAFFARABAD, Nov 17: A multi-party alliance fighting Indian rule in Kashmir rejected on Wednesday the economic package offered by Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh during 0
+1479 Changes to Nigeria union bill The Nigerian senate passes a bill to curb the power of the trade unions, but amends the no-strike clause. 0
+4077 Charity chief kidnapped in Iraq Care International charity says its chief of operations in Iraq has been kidnapped in Baghdad. A spokeswoman told Reuters on Tuesday that Margaret Hassan, who has been working 0
+5751 Passenger Revenue Boost for Air France-KLM Air France-KLM on Monday posted a 61 percent rise in revenue in the group #39;s fiscal second quarter, boosted by the merger between the French and Dutch carriers and a strong rise in passenger and cargo revenue. 2
+3194 Russian parliament to consider Kyoto ratification in October <b>...</b> MOSCOW. Oct 5 (Interfax) - Boris Gryzlov, chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, told journalists on Tuesday that the Duma will be prepared in October to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. 0
+2250 Pantano replaced by Glock Jordan have terminated the contract of Italian driver Giorgio Pantano and called in Timo Glock as a replacement. The team said contractual difficulties were behind the split, and confirmed German Glock would race in Sunday #39;s inaugural Chinese Grand Prix. 1
+773 NCAA Wrong To Close Book On Williams Top-ranked and defending co-national champion USC opens its season tonight against Virginia Tech. Tampa #39;s Mike Williams, the best football player not in the NFL - now officially the best college football player 1
+3737 4 US soldiers killed in roadside bomb attack; coalition steps up <b>...</b> Roadside bombings killed four American soldiers in Baghdad, the US command said Wednesday, as US and Iraqi troops stepped up pressure on Sunni insurgents before this week #39;s start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. 0
+979 Beyond solar system, planets that look familiar The universe looked a little more familiar and friendlier on Tuesday. The roll call of planets beyond the solar system swelled significantly with the announcement of a trio of newly discovered worlds much 3
+6440 Nintendo moving into online within 3 to 4 years Comments attributed to Nintendo #39;s Shigeru Miyamoto in this week #39;s Famitsu magazine indicate that the company is planning to bring its systems online within a three to four year timescale, with DS leading the way. 3
+5343 Six Flags 3Q Net Income Falls 60 Percent NEW YORK - Six Flags Inc. #39;s third-quarter net income fell 60 percent, as cool weather hurt attendance at its amusement parks. Six Flags late Monday reported net income of \$56. 2
+5476 Officials: Boston #39;s Big Dig highway project full of leaks <b>...</b> But taxpayers won #39;t have to foot the bill -- Massachusetts Turnpike managers say the repairs are the responsibility of the private contractors who built the nearly 15 (b) billion dollar tunnel project. 2
+3768 Marshall carries W. Va. to victory The senior quarterback rushed for 110 yards, threw for a touchdown and even punted a quick kick in the Mountaineers #39; 31-19 victory over Connecticut last night. 1
+3322 Martnez's Effort Lets Boston Fans Take Heart Boston's Pedro Martnez put his past four starts behind him Wednesday night to post a redemptive 8-3 victory over the Anaheim Angels. 1
+5164 Atomic Power Station Halted in Russia, No Radiation MOSCOW (Reuters) - One reactor at a Russian nuclear power station was closed down after a malfunction, but there was no leak of radiation at the site near the city of Saratov on the Volga river, Russian news agencies reported on Friday. 0
+6727 Palace Bans Two Fans The Palace in Auburn Hills bans two men from events for their involvement in last month's brawl between the Pistons and Indian Pacers. 1
+6274 Company launches Windows-only JFK Assassination game via online <b>...</b> quot;A spokesman for the president #39;s brother, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., called the game #39;despicable. #39; The Glasgow-based firm Traffic said quot;JFK Reloaded quot; was an educational quot;docu-game quot; that would help disprove conspiracy theories about Kennedy #39;s death. 3
+4737 Russians to see full lunar eclipse Thursday morning MOSCOW, October 28 (Itar-Tass) - People in Russia #39;s European part will have an opportunity to see a full eclipse of the Moon during several hours Thursday morning, said Dr Andrei Finkelshtein, director of the Russian Institute of Applied Astronomy. 3
+5600 New York's Spitzer Expects to Sue Universal Life (Reuters) Reuters - New York Attorney General Eliot\Spitzer, who is probing bid-rigging in the insurance industry,\expects to file suit against health insurance consultant\Universal Life Resources as early as Friday, a spokesman for\his office said. 2
+3181 Ex-general wins Indonesian elections Retired general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was on Monday confirmed as Indonesia #39;s next leader as final counting from the country #39;s first direct presidential polls gave him a landslide victory over his predecessor. 0
+6196 Rats in Mouse #39;s house? Remember John Edwards Two Americas campaign theme? It occurred to me how well that theme fits the corporate world. For proof, look no further than the stockholder lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. 2
+866 China Launches Mapping Satellite (AP) AP - China on Sunday launched a satellite that will carry out land surveying and other scientific projects for several days and return to Earth, government media reported. 3
+5787 Will Firefox Ignite Enterprises? Many users are celebrating Mozilla #39;s release of Firefox 1.0, its open-source Web browser. The beta version was downloaded some 8 million times. 3
+5450 Delta to Cut 6,000-6,900 Jobs CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said it plans to cut between 6,000 and 6,900 jobs during the next 18 months, implement a 10 percent across-the-board pay reduction and reduce employee benefits in a bid to avoid bankruptcy. 2
+3066 AL Wrap: Indians, Twins Split Unique Doubleheader NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ben Broussard belted a two-run homer to give the Cleveland Indians a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins to salvage a split of a unique doubleheader on the final day of the regular season on Sunday. 1
+4931 Saturday Essay When in his mid-50s, immigrant Andrew Carnegie sold his steel holdings into a trust headed by JP Morgan in 1901, the Scottish immigrant and former cotton factory bobbin boy left a life of astounding, ground-up capitalism for retirement into philanthropy. 2
+5196 Microsoft amp; Novell Rumble Over Linux While its always interesting to watch two equally opinionated groups go at it, particularly over something as fundamental as whether Linux is worth it; the current fight is comical at best. 3
+1004 Old Rumors of Gay Sex Prove Powerful on Web Va. GOP members chose Del. Thelma Drake (Norfolk) to replace Rep. Edward L. Schrock after he resigned amidst allegations Schrock indulged in or solicited gay sex. 3
+5560 Ironman winner confirms she used drug Nina Kraft, winner of last month #39;s Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawai #39;i, acknowledged yesterday that she had used the banned endurance-boosting drug EPO. 1
+3646 Sports ; IHF awaiting invitation for Champions Trophy Sports News, New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) is expecting a formal letter of invitation from the game #39;s world governing body to replace Olympic champion Australia in the Champions Trophy at Lahore in December. 1
+2552 Angels Suspend Guillen Without Pay (AP) AP - Angels left fielder Jose Guillen was suspended for the rest of the season Sunday because of his outburst after being lifted for a pinch runner a day earlier. 1
+7021 Barghouti won #39;t stand if Abbas meets terms Jailed Tanzim leader Marwan Barghouti is expected to withdraw from the race for leadership of the Palestinian Authority in the coming days, say senior Fatah sources, if his political demands are met by his election rival, former prime minister Mahmoud 0
+720 Explosive Remnants Found in Russian Jet Wreckage One of two Russian airliners that crashed nearly simultaneously was brought down by a terrorist act, officials said Friday, after finding traces of explosives in the plane's wreckage. A Web site connected to Islamic militants claimed the action was connected to Russia's fight against Chechen separatists. 0
+3745 Signing of Teenage Racer Raises Questions (AP) AP - Next October, Chase Austin will finally be old enough to drive to the grocery store by himself. By then, though, he'll also have a full season of stock car racing under his belt. 1
+6862 Euro Surges to New High The U.S. dollar fell to another new low against the euro Friday, pushing the European currency higher than \$1.34 after U.S. employment data came in weaker than expected. 2
+3870 Demand For Oil Exceeds Forecasts Oil demand is rising faster than predicted this year as OPEC pumps more low-quality oil in a failed bid to reduce record prices, according to International Energy Agency, an adviser to 26 industrialized nations. 2
+2843 "Blue Chips Drop After Merck Announcement NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips were lower on Thursday after drug company and Dow component Merck Co.<A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MRK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MRK.N</A> said it was withdrawing a key drug, casting a dark mood over the market as oil prices remained above \$49 a barrel." 2
+7373 USC right move for Majerus especially since he was so anxious to simply return to the sidelines. Remember, Majerus didn #39;t exactly leave Utah on his terms in 2004. 1
+5942 Martha, Vornado shares rise on Sears-Kmart deal Shares of local companies Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Vornado Realty Trust were boosted by news that Sears and Kmart will merge in an \$11 billion deal, creating a new company called Sears Holdings with about \$55 billion in yearly revenue and 2
+3707 Iraq nuclear losses #39;a scandal #39; Former UN chief weapons inspector Hans Blix has said the loss of control of Iraq #39;s nuclear sites by the US after it occupied the country was scandalous. 0
+3468 Sharapova eases through to second consecutive final Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova reached her second consecutive final with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Thailand #39;s Tamarine Tanasugarn at the Japan Open on Friday. 1
+1120 No miracle this time That miracle, of course, took place in Lake Placid, NY, during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Thanks to the likes of Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Ken Morrow and the rest of the US hockey team, the mighty Soviet Union 1
+4240 Gunners reel after mugging in Athens ARSENAL manager Arsene Weenger was today counting his crocks ahead of Sunday #39;s premiership showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford. 1
+4762 Web domains approved for Posties, travel The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has approved two new sponsored Internet domains, .post and .travel, specifically for the post and travel industries. 3
+4790 'American' voice on new terror video ABC News is in possession of a tape purportedly from Al Qaeda, threatening attacks on the US. 0
+2323 Brits to lose 12 current of IT jobs by 2010 New report on offshoring's implications from the British Computer Society. 3
+2429 Nova Scotia becomes sixth province, territory to allow same-sex marriages (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - HALIFAX (CP) - Nova Scotia became the sixth province or territory to allow same-sex marriages when the province's Supreme Court ruled Friday that banning such unions is unconstitutional. 0
+6947 IBM announces Lenovo deal IBM Corp. is selling its personal computer business to China #39;s largest PC maker in a \$1.25 billion deal that marks the end of an era for the company that made quot;PC quot; a household word. 2
+3088 THIERRY HEELS THE WOUNDS THE MARK of brilliance is to produce the unexpected. The proof of genius is to do it time and again. Thierry Henry is a brilliant genius. 1
+7196 Magnificent Manning Sets Another Record HOUSTON (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium to set an NFL record for most consecutive games with multiple TD throws. 1
+883 Santander accelerates Abbey bid Santander says it aims to complete its takeover of UK mortgage lender Abbey one month sooner than originally planned. 2
+7217 Report: Construction boom ahead A report released on Monday by the Washington-based Brookings Institution says that half of the residential, commercial and industrial buildings that will be up in 2030 in the largest metropolitan areas don #39;t yet exist. 2
+2824 Israeli Tanks Surge Into Gaza Refugee Camp -Witnesses GAZA (Reuters) - A column of Israeli tanks surged into the heart of the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday as the army broadened its sweep for militants behind a deadly rocket attack on an Israeli town. 0
+5691 Microsoft takes lead in handheld market Microsoft Corp., worlds largest software maker, increased its market shares of Windows CE, operating system for handheld devices, in the third quarter of this year, stated a research study conducted by Gartner, Inc. 3
+2408 Symantec warns of weakness in its firewall and gateway products Security specialist Symantec has admitted to a number of vulnerabilities in its firewall and gateway products. The weaknesses make them liable to denial of service attacks and other compromises. 3
+1908 Kluivert gives Souness stuttering start at Newcastle Patrick Kluivert struck twice as Graeme Souness began his reign at St James Park with a 2-0 win over Israeli Arab side Bnei Sakhnin in the UEFA Cup first round, first leg at Newcastle United this morning. 1
+7013 Ellison: Data Hubs Could #39;ve Prevented 9/11 SAN FRANCISCO -- Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is convinced that had the intelligence community used a unified database from Oracle, the terrorist attacks on 9/11 would never have happened. 2
+4435 Bush quietly signs corporate tax-cut bill WASHINGTON - With no fanfare, President Bush Friday signed the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades, showering \$136 billion in new tax breaks on businesses, farmers and other groups. 2
+6934 Japan narrowly escapes recession New figures show Japan's economy is barely staying out of recession with annual growth of just 0.2 in the third quarter. 2
+2435 Airbus drops out of Microsoft appeal Aircraft builder withdraws its request to intervene in Microsoft's antitrust appeal; Boeing also forgoes intervention. 3
+6662 Chercher dans toute l #39;actualit Italy ground to a halt as millions of workers observed a general strike in protest against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s centre-right government. 0
+3998 UN 'must ignore cloning ban call' The UK's Royal Society urges the UN to ignore a call by President Bush to ban all forms of human cloning. 3
+5913 Battles rage across Mosul MOSUL, Iraq -- US and Iraqi troops stormed insurgent-held police stations and neighborhoods in this northern city Tuesday, retaking a number of sites seized last week by gunmen who rose up in support of militants in Fallujah. 0
+3561 Cellphone Industry Hits Snag as It Woos Untapped Market The mobile phone industry is turning its attention to the last untapped demographic - people over 65. 0
+5902 Press review 0850CET--The seizure of fake Nike sportswear by the Customs Department was one of the main stories on Wednesday #39;s newspapers. L-Orizzont published 3
+6431 NBA brawl sends wrong message to all of us Ever since last Friday night #39;s NBA brawl in Detroit, I have tried to make sense out of the whole mess. I have watched replay after replay of the ordeal, hoping to come up with some sort of reason 1
+2399 In Mexico visit, enmity greets Harvard scholar MEXICO CITY -- Ever since the release earlier this year of his book quot;Who are We?: The Challenges to America's National Identity, quot; which argues that Mexican immigrants pose a threat to American culture, Samuel P. Huntington has been the US academic Mexicans love to hate. 0
+1059 Napster Offers Music to Go This service leverages new Windows Media 10 technologies to enable Napster subscribers to download music to portable devices, a technology called Janus. 3
+3651 Authorities shut down UK-based news Web sites US authorities, participating in an international investigation, have shut down 20 independent news Web sites run by the Independent Media Center (Indymedia) by seizing two UK-based Web servers, the group said on Friday. 3
+6296 BHP stock boosted by share buy-back Mining giant BHP Billiton has completed a bigger-than-expected A\$2.27 billion (950 million pound) share buyback, driving up its stock price as investors reinvest profits from the tax-efficient deal. 2
+3241 Wireless sensors ready to go global? Soon millions of the data-collection devices will be scattered around the world, but there are still many obstacles to the networks. 3
+1404 Panis to Retire from Formula One at End of 2004 LONDON (Reuters) - France's Olivier Panis will retire from Formula One at the end of the 2004 season, his team Toyota said on Thursday. 1
+1795 Microsoft Warns of JPEG Security Hole Microsoft, which recommended immediate updates, said the newly discovered vulnerability could allow remote code execution of code thanks to a buffer-overrun vulnerability in the processing of JPEG image formats. 3
+2391 Lehman May Settle Over Enron NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Investment banking firm Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is nearing an agreement to pay approximately \$200 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit over its work for bankrupt energy trader Enron Corp., sources familiar with the case said. 2
+5224 It's Cleanup Time at Citi Charles O. Prince, the chief executive of Citigroup, is on a campaign to revamp the banking giant's culture after a financial scandal in Japan tainted its reputation. 2
+5085 Youzhny sends champion Henman crashing out of Paris PARIS (AFP) - Defending champion Tim Henman crashed out of the 2.45-million-euro Paris Masters tamely surrendering the title he won so impressively last year. 1
+6844 Anti-Spyware Spending Set To Skyrocket The spyware plague will trigger a 2,500 percent increase in enterprise spending by 2008, a market-research firm reports. By Gregg Keizer. 3
+3945 Sun posts narrower quarterly loss OCTOBER 14, 2004 (REUTERS) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Sun Microsystems Inc. today posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the second consecutive quarter after three years of declines, sending shares slightly higher. 3
+5863 European probe arrives to orbit moon PARIS - Europe #39;s dishwasher-sized spacecraft has entered a lunar orbit. The unmanned mission is the continent #39;s first voyage to the moon. 3
+4033 US Airways Workers Get Pay Cut (Buffalo, NY, October 18, 2004) - - Buffalo #39;s dominant airlines is 1 of 2 carriers that #39;s taking drastic cost cutting steps to stay in the air. 2
+4892 UPDATE 1-Tamada claims pole in Valencia Japan #39;s Makoto Tamada grabbed his third pole position of the season before Sunday #39;s Valencia MotoGP after clocking the fastest time in the second qualifying session on Saturday. 1
+1179 Rossi: #39;I #39;m fairly happy #39; Valentino Rossi, who on Thursday pledged his future to Yamaha, entered the final qualifying session with the fastest time to date, but with the morning rain having washed the circuit clean, the Italian was unable to challenge Makoto Tamada for the pole. 1
+2069 Han wins Safeway Classic HEE-Won Han sank a five-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to beat Lorie Kane and claim the LPGA Safeway Classic crown won by Annika Sorenstam for the past two years. 1
+742 Report: Explosion Kills 2 Near Chechyna (AP) AP - An explosion rocked a police building in the restive Dagestan region adjacent to Chechnya on Friday, and initial reports indicated two people were killed, the Interfax news agency said. 0
+4815 Blame player, not game It was like nothing youd ever exercised your thumbs to before. You could do whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted. The game seemed endless. 3
+7498 Ants Follow Forks in Their Roads to Find Home Forget GPS, forget road signs. Researchers in England say foraging Pharaoh's ants employ a simpler means to find their way home: geometry. 3
+1019 China Reports Births of Two Giant Pandas (AP) AP - For pandas, it's practically a baby boom. Two giant pandas were born this week, and mothers and cubs were doing fine, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday. 3
+2381 Dino sucked in prey with its giraffe neck The fossil of a sea reptile with a neck twice as long as its body is solving the mystery of how some ancient reptiles used such unusually long appendages. 3
+1243 Coca-Cola Makes Very Good #39; Bid to End Probe, EU Says (Update2) Coca-Cola Co. moved closer to settling a five-year European Commission antitrust probe after regulators said an offer from the world #39;s biggest soft-drink maker to revamp its sales practices is very good. 2
+5986 Pilgrim Baxter founders to pay \$160m WASHINGTON -- The two founders of the Pilgrim Baxter mutual fund family have agreed to pay \$80 million each to settle regulators' charges of improper trading to benefit themselves and friends at the expense of longer-term shareholders, the authorities said yesterday. 2
+747 Argentina Beats U.S. Men's Basketball Team Argentina defeated the United States team of National Basketball Association stars 89-81 here Friday in the Olympic semi-finals, dethroning the three-time defending champions. 0
+4884 Injured Toomer might be able to play tomorrow Although Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer took limited work yesterday after missing the previous two days of practice, coach Tom Coughlin won #39;t decide on his availability 1
+4353 Roadside Bomb Injures Six GIs in Iraq (AP) AP - A roadside bomb exploded near an American military patrol in Baghdad Saturday, injuring six soldiers, the U.S. command said. 0
+7049 EC presses for safer internet The EU Telecommunications Council today today launched Safer Internet Plus, a scheme to help parents and teachers control what children view online. 3
+6708 After the X Prize Just weeks before the historic second flight of SpaceShipOne -- a trip that won him the \$10 million X Prize -- Burt Rutan, the ship's designer and builder, sat down for a chat with Wired magazine. Here's what he said. 3
+2449 Calif. OKs World's Toughest Smog Rules LOS ANGELES - California air regulators Friday unanimously approved the world's most stringent rules to reduce auto emissions that contribute to global warming - a move that could affect car and truck buyers from coast to coast. Under the regulations, the auto industry must cut exhaust from cars and light trucks by 25 percent and from larger trucks and sport utility vehicles by 18 percent... 0
+3334 34 tech firms sued for alleged LCD patent theft Honeywell has issued lawsuits against 34 companies, including Dell, Apple, Sony and Toshiba alleging LCD panels used in their products infringe a 1992 patent the company holds. 2
+4411 Junqueira sets up Champ Car final Bruno Junqueira won Sunday #39;s Lexmark Indy 300 ahead to retain hopes of winning the Champ Car title. The Brazilian #39;s Newman-Haas team-mate Sebastian Bourdais needed to win seven more points than Junqueira in Surfers Paradise to secure the title. 1
+870 El Guerrouj, Holmes book spots in Olympic Pantheon Britain #39;s Kelly Holmes and Morocco #39;s Hicham El Guerrouj earned their places among Olympic athletic legends here on Saturday as they won their second golds of the Games. 1
+6833 Iran Sees No Reason for Iraq Summit (AP) AP - There is no reason to hold a meeting of Iraq's neighbors planned for this week in Amman, an Iranian envoy said Monday in a further sign of strained relations following accusations by Jordan's King Abdullah that Tehran wanted to influence the Iraqi elections. 0
+6064 Nike founder steps down Nike boss Phil Knight last night announced his decision to step down as chief executive of the footwear company he helped found 42 years ago. 2
+553 Careening Indians Fall Slumping Cleveland lost a three-run lead while Derek Jeter homered and stole two ninth-inning bases as New York sent the Indians to their ninth consecutive loss, 5-4, Tuesday. 1
+4679 Al-Jazeera airs new footage of pleading British hostage in Iraq (AFP) AFP - Kidnapped Briton Margaret Hassan made a new appeal for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq, Al-Jazeera television said, showing her in a video. 0
+6017 New Google Scholar search service aimed at academics Google Inc. on Thursday formally launched a new search service aimed at scientists and academic researchers. Google Scholar is a free beta service that allows users to search for scholarly literature 3
+3917 Yao Rested and Ready for Kings Again (AP) AP - Yao Ming is refreshed. After a demanding few days in his hometown for the first NBA game in China, the Houston Rockets center has had some time to unwind since arriving in Beijing. 1
+7148 Sources: Sprint, Nextel closing in on \$36B deal Sprint Corp. is in advanced talks to buy Nextel Communications Inc. for more than \$36 billion in a mostly stock deal, sources familiar with the situation said today. 3
+630 Microsoft Expands Windows Update Release Microsoft Corp. is starting to ramp up distribution of its massive security update for the Windows XP operating system, but analysts say they still expect the company to move at a relatively slow pace to avoid widespread glitches. 3
+5251 Afghan officials meet kidnappers to seek release of UN workers <b>...</b> KABUL (AFP) - Militants claiming to hold three foreign UN workers met Afghan officials on Sunday and gave them a list of 26 prisoners whom they want to swap for their hostages, a spokesman for the group said. 0
+5543 Only injury can stop peerless Federer at Masters Cup Last season, Roger Federer left Houston not even the top-ranked player of the year. He returns to the Westside Tennis Club next week to defend his Masters Cup title as the most 1
+3461 Putin Heads for Turkey in Landmark Visit Between Former Foes Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a two-day official visit to Turkey, the first by any Russian leader in 32 years. Mr. Putin is expected to sign several economic cooperation agreements 0
+1964 OSDL teams with another open source group The Beaverton-based Open Source Development Labs announced this week it is combining some efforts with another open source group to further the adoption of Linux. 3
+4850 Optimism Drives Google Shares to New Highs (Reuters) Reuters - Stock of Google Inc. powered\to new highs on Friday, buoyed by the web search leader's new\products and growth prospects, which complement its recent\strong financial results, analysts said. 3
+4271 Freddie #39;s goal rage FED-UP Freddie Ljungberg says Arsenal must stop letting in stupid goals or face another season of Euro heartache. The disappointed Swede reckons the Gunners have already wasted a golden opportunity 1
+2092 "Iran May Soon Resume Uranium Enrichment (AP) AP - Iran may resume uranium enrichment ""any moment,"" the nation's intelligence minister said on state television Monday, two days after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency demanded that Tehran halt all such activity." 0
+6943 Millions to miss out on the net Around 40 of the UK will still be without internet access at home by 2025, warns a study by telecoms giant BT. 3
+1864 Group Seeks Ways to Prosecute Cybercrime (AP) AP - Governments and private sector officials from around the world sought ways Thursday to jointly combat cybercrime, whose growth mirrors the phenomenal rise of the Internet's popularity. 3
+6795 Explosion in Jerusalem Caused by Accident -Police (Reuters) Reuters - A blast heard in central Jerusalem on\Thursday was caused by the apparently accidental explosion of a\gas canister inside a shop, police said. 0
+6380 FBI Interviews Halliburton Whistleblower Bunnatine Greenhouse, chief contracting officer of the Army Corps of Engineers, is seen in her official undated government photo. FBI agents recently spent a day interviewing Greenhouse, the Army contracting 2
+5171 "Action Game 'Halo 2' Sold Early on EBay (AP) AP - Advance copies of the aliens-versus-space marines video game ""Halo 2"" have already fetched as much as #36;265 on Internet auction site eBay, days before the official launch." 3
+1385 Martin signals new flexibility to reach health deal with provinces (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - KELOWNA, B.C. (CP) - The federal government will seek a flexible medicare-reform agreement that could include individual deals with provinces, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Wednesday. 0
+3899 Warne takes six but India establish handy lead (Reuters) Reuters - World test wicket record holder Shane Warne grabbed six wickets as India established a handy 141-run first innings lead in the second test on Saturday. 0
+5992 Three Egyptian policemen killed by Israeli tank fire near border (AFP) AFP - Three Egyptian policemen were killed overnight by Israeli tank fire on the tense border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip when they were mistaken for Palestinian arms smugglers, officials said. 0
+4296 Robertson emerges with time A debate on draft day 2003 was whether the Patriots should have moved up to take Kentucky defensive lineman Dewayne Robertson , who was picked fourth overall by the Jets. After he had a subpar rookie season, the feeling was the Patriots made the right choice, though they took Ty Warren 13th overall that year and he also ... 1
+6741 Expectations too lofty for unlucky Willingham Three seasons after hiring Tyrone Willingham as head coach of the football program, the powers that be in South Bend, Ind., fired the 28-year coaching veteran Tuesday, one month prior to the Fighting Irish #39;s scheduled matchup with UCLA in the Insight Bowl 1
+6635 UK House Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since July (Update3) UK house prices unexpectedly rose in November at the fastest pace since July, reinforcing expectations real estate values will level out, avoiding a collapse from records, according to Nationwide Building Society. 2
+1369 Attacks on Disney's Eisner Abate On Friday, the former Disney directors who led a shareholder rebellion aimed at the ouster of Disney's chief executive and other directors this year said they had dropped plans to run a slate of directors at next year's shareholders meeting. 2
+3868 Deal would cut United #39;s Chicago airport debt Bankrupt United Airlines stands to erase 75 percent of its obligation to pay off \$600 million of debt issued for projects at its Chicago O #39;Hare International Airport hub, in a deal that would leave bondholders with 60 cents on 2
+1386 Israeli Forces Thrust Into Northern Gaza (Reuters) Reuters - Israeli forces thrust into the outskirts\of the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on\Thursday in what the military said was an effort to stop\Palestinians firing rockets into Israel. 0
+7212 Krzyzewski Wins No. 700 Shelden Williams collects 18 points and 15 rebounds to give Duke an 82-54 triumph over Toledo and Coach Mike Krzyzewski his 700th career win on Sunday. 1
+2315 Bucs still seeking first offensive touchdown In good times and bad, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could count on two things -taunch defense and stench offense. By Chris O #39;Meara, AP. 1
+1139 Protesters greet Taiwan president during brief visit Tensions between Taiwan and China landed on Seattle #39;s doorstep last night when Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian visited Seattle under tight security, greeted by demonstrators both for and against Taiwan independence. 0
+4447 Thousands of Japanese endure night outdoors DESTRUCTION: At least 21 people have been killed by the quake, which has forced thousands to evacuate. Yesterday, many were readying to spend another chilly night outside. 0
+2891 Rick Fox Retires Rick Fox retires Thursday, ending a 13-year pro career during which he was part of three NBA championship teams with the Los Angeles Lakers. 1
+4622 Korean and Japanese Phone Makers Win -Survey AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - South Korean mobile phone makers continued a rapid move up the global market rankings during the third quarter, while growth in the wider mobile phone market slowed, a survey found on Wednesday. 3
+7023 Top Cyber News 12/9 It #39;s a clash between the film industry and a consumer electronics company over a home theater jukebox. The legal battle is over something called the Kaleidescape System. 3
+5587 Brown Bears Came to N. America Earlier Than Thought, Fossil <b>...</b> The discovery also sheds light on the ancestry of modern brown bears, which has long puzzled researchers. A genetic analysis of the skull fragment indicates its owner was closely related to the brown bears 3
+5169 Millionaire Candidates List (AP) AP - Candidates who spent more than #36;1 million of their own money trying to win election to Congress in 2004 struck out in nearly every case. Eight made it to the Nov. 2 election, but only one was victorious. The spenders, how much they spent and how they fared: 0
+2644 SHANGHAI ATP: Canas struggles to first round win SHANGHAI: A tired but determined Guillermo Canas of Argentina held off a strong early charge from Spains Guillermo Garcia-Lopez to win his first round Shanghai ATP match 7-6, 6-1 on Monday. 1
+4955 Consumer spending jumped in September WASHINGTON - Consumers, who substantially slowed down their spending in late summer, roared back to life in September, boosting their purchases by 0.6 percent. 2
+5498 Analysis: US heating oil guides NYMEX The price of oil futures jumped sharply Wednesday when a disappointing decline in the US heating-oil supply trumped growth in the crude stockpile. 2
+4711 At Least Five Dead in Russia Mine Blast (Reuters) Reuters - At least five miners were killed and 14\injured in a blast in a coal mine in Russia's Siberia, the\Emergencies Ministry said on Thursday. 0
+996 Wharf marks debut with wickets In-form Alex Wharf made an impressive start to his international career this morning with wickets in his first two overs against India at Trent Bridge. 1
+6993 Nortel to Release Delayed Financial Results Nortel Networks said today that it will begin releasing restated and delayed financial results dating back to 2001 next week after a nine-month delay. 2
+6891 Villagers flee clashes, huddle in forests GOMA, Congo -- Thousands of civilians have fled their homes after clashes in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said yesterday, although it was unclear who was behind the violence. 0
+5297 Tesco To Sell Downloadable Tunes Tesco aint daft, theyve done the insurance blag and now they getting stuck into the music downloading service. They will be the first supermarket to enter a market that is worth over 25million and is currently dominated by the Apple run iTunes. 3
+2085 Pirates named PROSECUTORS HAVE named those charged in one of the biggest pirate software seizures in US history. The two-year investigation, dubbed Operation Digital Marauder, resulted in quot;one of the largest seizures of 3
+671 Anglers Have Big Impact on Fish Numbers -- Study Recreational anglers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of over-fished salt water species caught off US coasts, a study released on Thursday suggests. 3
+3029 Angels Rally Past A's to Clinch AL West Crown (Reuters) Reuters - Garret Anderson capped a three-run\eighth inning rally with a run-scoring single as the Anaheim\Angels edged the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Saturday to capture\their first AL West pennant in 18 years. 1
+7238 Bangladesh boss slams detractors Bangladesh's coach says they still deserve Test status after their 30th defeat, to India. 0
+7161 Bayern rallies to draw with Stuttgart, keep Bundesliga lead Paolo Guerrero scored the equalizer and set up another goal to allow Bayern Munich to spend the winter break in first place in the Bundesliga with a 2-2 draw against Stuttgart on Saturday. 1
+1841 Assembly debates Musharraf role Pakistan's national assembly is due to debate whether President Musharraf should step down as army leader. 0
+1752 5000 rally against James Hardie MORE than 5000 building workers and asbestos victims have rallied outside a general meeting for embattled building products company James Hardie in central Sydney today. 2
+2257 FedEx Quarterly Earnings More Than Double The world's top air-express shipper said earnings soared on strong revenue growth in its international, ground and freight services. 2
+1481 WordsWorth Books files Chapter 11 WordsWorth Books, a Harvard Square institution for 29 years, yesterday filed for bankruptcy protection, as its owners seek a buyer or investor to help the independent bookseller compete with giant rivals like Amazon.com. 2
+5759 Dell takes second shot at blades Two years after launching its first blade server, Dell Inc. on Monday is set to launch a follow-up product: the PowerEdge 855, a server based on Intel Corp. 3
+5372 "Microsoft's Legal Cleanup Day Perhaps Microsoft was hoping for all eyes to be on the much-ballyhooed launch Tuesday of its ""Halo 2"" video game, but the company's efforts to clean up its lawsuit headaches can't be overshadowed by virtual gunslinging. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>" 3
+7292 Pakistan questions Indian arms shopping spree ISLAMABAD: As the second round of expert-level talks on nuclear confidence building measures (CBMs) between Pakistan and India starts today, the government says that the recent statements coming from New Delhi are quot;disturbing quot; and sound quot;paranoid quot;. 0
+1732 Mourinho happy after 3-0 win Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was delighted with his side #39;s performance in the 3-0 win in the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain. 1
+4349 MARTS SWOON ON RISING OIL Stock prices were pummeled by a toxic combination of still-rising oil prices and anxiety surrounding Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the insurance industry. 2
+2949 Update 2: US Cybersecurity Chief Abruptly Resigns The government #39;s cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned from the Homeland Security Department amid a concerted campaign by the technology industry and some lawmakers to persuade the Bush administration to give him more authority and money for 3
+4051 Former Dire Straits Front Man Uses AMD Opteron for New Album Mark Knopfler, the former lead guitarist and singer for Dire Straits, has recorded his new quot;Shangri-La quot; album on a dual AMD Opteron processor-based digital audio workstation. 3
+6801 Earth's Solar System Shaped by Brush with Star, Astronomers Say (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - The outer reaches of our solar system may have been shaped long ago by a close encounter with another star that tore up both nascent planetary systems like colliding buzz saws, astronomers said today. 3
+5926 NASA #39;scramjet #39; makes historic flight off California LOS ANGELES NASA #39;s unmanned quot;scramjet quot; proved it #39;s small but it #39;s fast -- in a record-breaking demonstration above the Pacific Ocean. 3
+3278 SpaceShipOne Lands After 2nd Flight MOJAVE, Calif. - The private manned rocket SpaceShipOne (search) streaked toward space early Monday in a bid to top an altitude of 62 miles for the second time in six days and claim the \$10 million Ansari X Prize (search). 3
+5726 In Taipei, Talk of Arms -- and Amity Premier Yu Shyi-Kun hopes economic ties to the mainland will guarantee peace. If not, quot;Taiwan has to have to ability to defend itself quot;. 0
+1497 Web Sites Keep Tabs on Campaign Giving As a Washington journalist during the 90s, I made frequent treks to the Federal Election Commission to inspect cabinets full of campaign-finance reports to find out who was giving to whom. 3
+6782 "Va. Biotech Looks to Md. For Inspiration Business and education leaders in Northern Virginia are working hard to lure biotechnology companies. But for a daunting reminder of how far they need to go, all they have to do is look at neighboring Maryland. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+7409 Sun Brews Java Tools Updates The Java Studio Enterprise 7 platform, available now, offers a collaboration feature called Code-Aware that allows distributed teams of developers in different buildings and different continents work together on projects, according to Sun. 3
+3035 Lucent's history a case study in wild rides If you've ever wondered what ignited America's late-1990s obsession with telecom and tech stocks, you could well argue it all started with Lucent Technologies . 2
+3621 Adams quits as Leicester boss LEICESTER: Mickey Adams has quit as manager of English Championship side Leicester City, the club announced yesterday. Adams #39; resignation was accepted at an emergency meeting of the board of directors at the 1
+3169 Insurgents target Green Zone Insurgents exploded two car bombs at the gates of the main US-Iraqi headquarters in Baghdad and near major hotels Monday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 96. 0
+5684 Adobe Gets High Marks for Photo Fixes Among three digital photography repair programs, Adobe Elements is cited as providing the right amount of features and commands while maintaining user simplicity. 3
+6813 NY School Bus Driver Fired Over Stem Cell Talk (Reuters) Reuters - A school bus driver who chatted about\stem cell research with her pupils was fired for inappropriate\behavior, a local newspaper said on Thursday. 3
+845 Windows Tip: Scheduled Tasks written by Greg Melton on Monday <b>...</b> If you always forget to scan for viruses, update virus protection, run Disk Defragmenter, or run any other system tool, look to the Task Scheduler for help. 3
+3716 Tata CS celebrates profits uplift Indian software giant Tata CS unveils sharply higher profits in its first set of results since its stock market launch. 2
+3542 Gazprom Plans LNG Terminal in US Gazprom came a step closer to the liquefied natural gas market on Friday, saying Petro-Canada would help in its goal to build plants in Russia and the United States. 2
+605 Pinochet Immunity Weighed by Chile Court (AP) AP - Lawyers pressed Chile's Supreme Court on Wednesday to uphold a lower court decision stripping retired Gen. Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution, saying the former dictator should face justice for past human rights abuses. 0
+6969 Farallon to Sell \$16.3 Million in Stock Canadian mining firm Farallon Resources Ltd. on Wednesday said it agreed to privately sell about \$20 million Canadian (\$16.3 million) worth of stock to accredited investors and company insiders. 2
+5795 Wounded troops detail fierce fight LANDSTUHL, Germany - Four US servicemen wounded last week in the Iraqi city of Fallujah on Monday described intense fighting with a skilled enemy, adept at markmanship and rigging booby traps. 0
+1221 Monti gives Abbey takeover green light European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti has given the green light to the UK8.75bn takeover bid by Spain #39;s Santander for the UK #39;s Abbey National. 2
+7243 Notre Dame situation has columnist shaking his head Puzzling is the best word to describe Notre Dames attempt to find a new head football coach after dumping Tyrone Willingham unceremoniously two weeks ago. 1
+4605 AOL Shows Safe Chat Rooms Secure USB tokens used to verify a child's age before allowing him to chat. 3
+6273 TiVo Net Loss Widens; Subscribers Grow TiVo Inc.(TIVO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , maker of digital television recorders, on Monday said its quarterly net loss widened as it boosted spending to acquire customers, but subscribers to its fee-based TV service rose 2
+4059 Industry Report: Dec. 6, 2004 With a raft of new products ready to roll out over the next few years, Ford Motor Co. is setting big growth goals for its long-troubled Lincoln Mercury division. 2
+719 US economic growth slips to 2.8 Annual US economic growth fell to 2.8 in the second quarter of 2004, marking a slowdown from the 3 estimated a month ago. 0
+4842 Koch, Park leads first day in Nine Bridges Classic Carin Koch of Sweden and South Korea #39;s Grace Park both shot a 6-under-par 66 on Friday, taking the lead after the first round of the LPGA #39;s CJ Nine Bridges Classic. 1
+2804 Red Hat acquires AOL #39;s Netscape server software In a move to add more open-source arrows to its quiver, Linux seller Red Hat has acquired the Netscape server software products of AOL Time Warner, the companies plan to announce Thursday. 3
+6903 Sprint To Spend #36;3 Billion on Network Upgrades (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Sprint (NYSE: FON) will spend US #36;3 billion over the next three years to upgrade its U.S. wireless network, including the development of high-speed Internet services. 3
+7394 Eck: A court would have cleared Novo Rangers manager Alex McLeish claims Nacho Novo would have been vindicated had his case been dealt with as a civil hearing. The striker was banned for one game and had 12 penalty points added to his record 1
+5710 Iran Agrees to Suspend Uranium Enrichment (AP) AP - Iran has agreed to fully suspend uranium enrichment and linked activities that Washington asserts are part of a nuclear weapons program, diplomats said Sunday. 0
+5040 BOND REPORT CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - Treasurys remained solidly lower Wednesday in the wake of election results that had President Bush ahead of Democratic challenger John Kerry. 2
+7336 Saddam #39;s aides set to go on trial Trials of some of Saddam Hussein #39;s aides will begin next week, Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said. Speaking to Iraq #39;s National Council, he did not name the lieutenants that would go on trial or say when Saddam himself would appear in court. 0
+2705 Real Madrid 4 Roma 2 Real Madrid captain Raul was the hero as he scored twice to help his side overturn a two-goal deficit and beat Roma, easing the crisis with the Spanish club while making even worse what has been a dreadful season so far for Roma. 1
+5084 CVS Profit Slips as Eckerd Expenses Weigh CVS Corp. (CVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US drugstore chain, on Thursday reported a lower quarterly profit as it grappled with expenses tied to its recent purchase of Eckerd drug stores from JC Penney Co. 2
+891 Bellhorn makes plenty of noise: Big Second baseman Mark Bellhorn stats, news issued the closing statement in the Red Sox stats, schedule #39; four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers yesterday at Fenway Park. 1
+2214 Michigan regulators allow SBC to charge more for use of its <b>...</b> State regulators unanimously voted Tuesday to allow SBC Communications Inc. to charge competitors more to use its network, but it was unclear when, or if, that increase would be felt 2
+2531 Labour delegates force Iraq vote Iraq is chosen for a vote at Labour conference but Tony Blair says he will not apologise for the war. 0
+940 Bryant Jury Selection Behind Closed Doors (AP) AP - Prospective jurors in the Kobe Bryant rape case were asked their feelings on racial prejudice, interracial relationships, marital infidelity and justice for the rich and famous in an 82-item questionnaire released Monday. 1
+7472 No Safe Place for Satellites (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - SAN FRANCISCO -- A pocket of near-Earth space tucked between radiation belts gets flooded with charged particles during massive solar storms, shattering the illusion it was a safe place for satellites. 3
+7014 Minn. Test Drives New License Technology (AP) AP - Minnesota next week will begin issuing a first-of-its-kind driver's license designed to thwart counterfeiters #151; an issue that has taken on greater urgency since the Sept. 11 attacks. 3
+3382 "Microsoft Fixes Key SP2 Issue (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has released a Windows XP Service Pack 2 update to fix an installation problem that was caused by a third-party adware program named ""T.V. Media.""" 3
+6052 Expos Skipper Robinson OKs One-Year Deal (AP) AP - Frank Robinson has agreed to a one-year contract to return as manager of the Expos, although whether he actually manages the team next year will hinge on the pace of the team's sale and the whim of the new owners. 1
+6585 Cost of #39;12 Days of Christmas #39; now is \$66,000 PNC Financial Services says the luxury cars and vintage watch would cost you just as much as all the gifts listed in the Christmas carol quot;The Twelve Days of Christmas. 2
+6119 North Korea-watchers ponder significance of Kim #39;s changed status SEOUL - Watchers of the reclusive North Korean regime are buzzing about reports that might indicate a change in the cult of personality surrounding Kim Jong Il. 0
+4496 UPDATE 1-TXU raises dividend, profit forecast; shares jump Texas power company TXU Corp. (TXU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its dividend by 350 percent, boosted its earnings forecast and increased its share buyback program 2
+4798 UPDATE 3-Alliance Capital profit rises in third quarter Alliance Capital Management Holdings LP (AC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the biggest US money managers, on Thursday said its profit rose in the third quarter 2
+3010 Techs lead gains on Wall Street Shares surged on Wall Street on Friday night, pushing the Dow over 100 points higher, as tech stocks rallied and drug giant Merck staged a 1 per cent rebound following its 26 per cent fall on Thursday. 2
+1902 In Athens, the other Olympics It was a sight the Greeks had never seen: Beneath the ancient temples of the Acropolis, dozens of international visitors maneuvered 1
+4108 Journalist: I just kept talking BAGHDAD - Iraqi militants threatened to kill an Australian journalist and interrogated him for more than 20 hours after kidnapping him outside a Baghdad hotel. 0
+4034 Glazer raises stake in United to close on buy-out trigger point Malcolm Glazer edged closer to triggering a mandatory bid for Manchester United last night by increasing his stake in the club to 27. 1
+3862 "Delta Sees Much Wider 3rd-Qtr Loss NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Friday forecast a much wider third-quarter loss than Wall Street had estimated, citing weak domestic fares and a spike in fuel costs, sending its shares down nearly 6 percent." 2
+1941 New Media Players Too Small It was a Holy Grail looming on the personal electronics horizon: a pocket-sized device with a workhorse battery and the capacity to hold hours of audio and video. 3
+5072 Nokia to unify smartphone software AMSTERDAM: Nokia, the world #39;s biggest mobile phone maker, said on Wednesday it will create a single software platform for smart mobile phones that double as TVs, MP3 players, radios and e-mail devices. 3
+5471 Refugees #39; hopes for return will outlive Arafat BEIRUT, Lebanon - Yasser Arafat promised Palestinians he would return them to the homes they lost when Israel was founded in 1948. 0
+1400 Wind-Aided Delay May Be Plus for Pitt (AP) AP - The rainy remnants of Hurricane Frances forced Pittsburgh to practice inside in advance of its delayed season opener. 1
+7340 Hollywood Sues Computer Server Operators (AP) AP - Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday sued scores of operators of U.S.- and European-based computer servers that help relay digitized movie files across online file-sharing networks. 3
+6036 MPAA Sues First Movie Swappers Industry group will offer a free program to help users find and eliminate illegal files. 3
+1836 Intel Officials Have Bleak View for Iraq WASHINGTON - The National Intelligence Council presented President Bush this summer with several pessimistic scenarios regarding the security situation in Iraq, including the possibility of a civil war there before the end of 2005. In a highly classified National Intelligence Estimate, the council looked at the political, economic and security situation in the war-torn country and determined that - at best - stability in Iraq would be tenuous, a U.S... 0
+675 Hewitt cruises to quarterfinals Former Wimbledon and US Open winner Lleyton Hewitt cruised to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Michael Llodra on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the TD Waterhouse Cup. 1
+2165 Oracle uses Apple storage gear Apple Computer #39;s rack-mounted storage system received a vote of confidence Monday, with database giant Oracle endorsing the Xserve RAID as part of an initiative to cut storage costs. 3
+1778 Hurricane Ivan Roars Toward Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS - Stragglers streamed toward higher ground Wednesday on highways turned into one-way evacuation routes and surf started eroding beaches as Hurricane Ivan roared toward the Gulf Coast with 140 mph wind. Nearly 200 miles wide, Ivan could cause significant damage no matter where it strikes, as hurricane-force wind extended up to 105 miles out from the center... 0
+5789 Reggae Boyz Head to World Cup Qualifier (AP) AP - Jamaica's soccer team left Monday for Columbus, Ohio, where it will play the United States in a crucial World Cup qualifying match. 1
+7097 Desktop Search Avalanche Set to Hit Yahoo, Ask Jeeves, and Microsoft all plan to follow Google to the desktop. 3
+2473 No. 21 Boise State holds off BYU 28-27 What started as another Boise State blowout came down to the final seconds. The No. 21 Broncos jumped to a 16-0 lead in the first quarter, but needed a missed field goal with 1
+5344 Oracle to drop suit if takeover bid fails Oracle Corp. said Monday it will drop a lawsuit it filed in Delaware against PeopleSoft, its rival and takeover target, if a majority of PeopleSoft 2
+676 US edge out Brazil for gold The United States beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time to win the women's Olympic football tournament. 0
+5068 Arafat #39;s health worsening, aides in Paris say Speaking from France, Palestinian officials say leader Yasser Arafat took a turn for the worse late Wednesday. Citing officials who spoke on condition of anonymity, The Associated Press reports that Arafat #39;s 0
+3748 Warrick doubtful for Sunday Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick is doubtful for Sunday #39;s game against Cleveland because of a shin injury. 1
+6855 ETA Seals Off Madrid with 5 Bombs, 2 Police Hurt (Reuters) Reuters - The Basque separatist group ETA set off\five bombs at petrol stations around Madrid on Friday, putting\a stranglehold on the city at the start of a long holiday\weekend. 0
+1912 Tests Show James Died of Heart Attack LOS ANGELES - Toxicology and other tests determined that funk singer Rick James died last month from a heart attack due to an enlarged heart, with numerous drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine contributing factors, the county coroner announced Thursday. The death was declared an accident, said coroner's spokesman David Campbell, who emphasized that none of the drugs were found to be at life-threatening levels... 0
+2855 Baghdad Bombings Kill One US Soldier, Wound 13 WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2004 -- A series of car bombings in Baghdad today killed one American soldier and wounded 13 others. The bombings also killed at least two Iraqi policemen and reportedly injured scores of other Iraqis. 0
+2976 Bangkok animal trade talks open The rules controlling the trade in many at-risk wildlife species may change at a Bangkok meeting starting on Saturday. The 166 member states of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of 0
+4248 Briefly: Sun expands pay-as-you go supercomputing roundup Plus: SGI works on Linux performance software...Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung...RealNetworks loss widens on litigation. 3
+4382 Countdown to Deep Impact NASA #39;s Deep Impact spacecraft has arrived in Florida to begin final preparations for a launch on Dec. 30, 2004. The spacecraft was shipped from Ball Aerospace amp; Technologies in Boulder, Colo. 3
+4604 Microsoft previews quot;Whitehorse quot; developer tools Microsoft released on Tuesday a preview version of new tools intended to make it easier for companies to create custom Web applications. 3
+4277 Astronomers find proof of Einstein #39;s theory Einstein was right: Scientists say satellites pulled slightly off their orbits show that the earth is indeed twisting the fabric of space-time as it rotates. 3
+1218 Is It Time For Steroid Testing In High Schools? SALINAS, Calif. -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said in meetings Monday that he would accept government intervention on steroid testing if the players #39; association refuses to change the current rules, which run for two more years. 1
+6321 Four men held over Jakarta bomb Four men are arrested over the suicide bomb attack on the Australian embassy in Jakarta, police say. 0
+7387 Time warner in \$600m setttlement Time Warner is to announce today that it will pay between \$500 and \$600 million to settle federal investigations into irregularities at America Online, according to reports in the American press. 2
+4633 Eisner blocked big ideas, Ovitz tells court Former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz insisted Tuesday that he worked tirelessly to better the company but frequently ran into resistance from CEO Michael Eisner and a handful of senior executives who refused to report to him. 2
+4630 Red Sox on Brink of World Series Victory ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout innings and Manny Ramirez hit a home run as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Tuesday, moving to the brink of their first World Series title since 1918. 1
+6701 #39;Throttle #39; viruses with software Early next year, the computer maker will begin selling software designed to slow the spread of viruses from its ProLiant servers and ProCurve networking equipment, an HP executive said on Tuesday. 3
+2699 US Airways' Holding Pattern A decision on labor relief may be the difference between survival and liquidation. 2
+4071 Pro Hockey Notebook: 10/19/04 Courtney Prince, 25, of Manhattan, a former captain of the New York Rangers #39; skating cheerleading squad sued the owner of Madison Square Garden, saying she was fired after she told 1
+6633 Musharraf Can Be Pakistan President and Army Chief ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's acting president signed a bill on Tuesday that will allow military ruler Pervez Musharraf to stay on as army chief despite his pledge to quit the office by the end of the year. 0
+6086 Oracle gets with the patch programme The company said Thursday that it will release security bulletins and accompanying patches for its products on 18 January, 12 April, 12 July and 18 October. 3
+7513 Stocky Monkey in Himalayas Is a Shy Rarity: A New Species Scientists from India working in the Himalayas have discovered a new species of monkey, a stocky, short-tailed, brown-haired creature they have named the Macaca munzala, or Arunachal macaque. 3
+3079 Junior swears by win at Talladega Dale Earnhardt Jr. went from 11th on a restart on Lap 184 to first less than two laps later to win the EA Sports 500. He led nine times for 78 laps. 1
+5887 Jerry Graybeal quits as Weber State coach OGDEN, Utah -- Weber State football coach Jerry Graybeal resigned Tuesday after a 1-10 season, the worst in the program #39;s 43-year history. 1
+4037 Leggy models wont distract Corretja MADRID: Leggy models as ballgirls won #39;t be a distraction to family man Alex Corretja after the veteran moved into the second round of the Madrid Masters yesterday. 1
+941 IT seeing steady but slow growth: Forrester projects 7 percent <b>...</b> Tech companies waiting for a big resurgence in spending on computer hardware, software, networks and staff better plan to wait about four more years, Forrester Research projected yesterday. 3
+830 Vote near, Saudis push to modernize RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Even as Saudi Arabia struggles internally with violent extremists and externally with its image as the country that produced most of the attackers of Sept. 11, 2001, the desert kingdom's rulers are moving on multiple fronts to modernize and moderate their nation. 0
+3815 Humax, TiVo recorder aims for prime time The companies target mainstream audiences with a low-cost combination digital video recorder and DVD burner box. 3
+2116 New York Times Co. Cuts 2004 Profit Targets NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Times Co. on Monday forecast third-quarter and full-year earnings below Wall Street's average targets on weak revenue so far in September, sending its shares to two-year lows. 2
+5244 South Korea planning huge spending to revive economy: report (AFP) AFP - The South Korean government is preparing a huge quot;New Deal quot; spending package in the next few years to revive the country's sagging economy, Yonhap news agency said. 2
+3236 Cape Town F1 bid And they plan to build a multi-million-dollar race track here for the event, an official said today. quot;The plans for the bid are far advanced. 1
+2032 Europe Puts U.S. in Big Hole at Ryder Cup (AP) AP - Backed by the clutch performance from its English rookies and reliable play from Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood, Europe put the United States in another huge hole Saturday by taking an 11-5 lead at the Ryder Cup and making victory Sunday seem like a mere formality. 1
+4885 Titan Photos Pose New Questions Photographs and radar surveys from the Cassini spacecraft #39;s Tuesday-night flyby of Saturn #39;s mysterious moon Titan are raising more questions than they #39;re answering, say NASA scientists. 3
+966 Roundup: Illini men rise to top of AP poll, win game There was little celebrating when Illinois men #39;s players found out they were ranked No. 1 in the nation yesterday afternoon. There was a game to play at night. 1
+5199 Sears gets a boost from Vornado Vornado Realty Trust gave Sears, Roebuck amp; Co. #39;s stock a big boost Friday when it said it bought a 4.3 percent stake in the famous but struggling chain. 2
+2071 we must win this new conflict Britain is embroiled in a fresh conflict with Iraq as it battles to quash global terrorism for ever, Tony Blair declared in a stark relabelling of the situation yesterday. 0
+6302 Paul McCartney to perform at Super Bowl The organisers of the half-time entertainment for next year #39;s Super Bowl have signed a deal with Sir Paul McCartney to entertain millions. 1
+5099 Eagles sign cornerback Brown to six-year deal Sheldon Brown signed a six-year extension with Philadelphia on Thursday, keeping the second-year cornerback with the Eagles through the 2012 season. 1
+997 Roddick blisters junior champ By the time his match with Andy Roddick was over, Jenkins had felt the full fury of Roddick #39;s jet blast. Roddick had nailed a 152-mph serve at him, the fastest serve in Open history and one 1
+3827 Australia amp; New Zealand Amphibians such as leopard frogs and salamanders are threatened with extinction as their homes dry up and a new disease spreads, possibly as a result of global warming, according to a new study in Science magazine. 3
+6147 Manchester United Beats Charlton 2-0 (AP) AP - Manchester United defeated Charlton 2-0 Saturday in the Premier League behind goals from Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. Charlton did little to test United's defense before 67,704 fans, and the only surprise was that Man United didn't score more. 1
+4619 Sporting News: Bonds is player of year; Pujols fourth San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, who hit .362, set a record with 232 walks and topped 700 career homers, was named 2004 player of the year by The Sporting News. 1
+6865 The space warrior, the witch and ICANN Leaders of the Internet's controversial ruling body are getting a visit this week from a witch-in-training and a space warrior from centuries in the future. 3
+2247 Asia to outperform this year, lower growth seen in 2005: ADB (AFP) AFP - Developing Asia is set to outperform this year with higher-than-expected growth of 7.0 percent despite high oil prices but it will slow in 2005 in tandem with the developed world, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. 0
+5029 Report: Lehman to get Ryder Cup job Tom Lehman will get the chance to succeed where Hal Sutton failed when he is introduced as the 2006 United States Ryder Cup captain, according to golfdigest. 1
+5466 Google Enhances Discussion Groups Google is improving on the discussions its popular Web site hosts, hoping the upgrades will spur more online banter and make its market-leading search engine a richer destination. 3
+5119 Regulator clears Abbey takeover The Financial Services Authority has cleared Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano's 9bn takeover of Abbey National. 2
+4478 "Ryder Quarterly Earnings Up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ryder System Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=R.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">R.N</A> on Monday reported an increase in quarterly net profit amid increased demand for transport services, especially in its fleet management division." 2
+5071 Lehman aims for players with passion AMELIA ISLAND - Tom Lehman had yet to officially take the job as the next US Ryder Cup captain, and already his phone was ringing. 1
+4946 Liverpool target Morientes after Cisse break Djibril Cisse #39;s horrific injury will spur Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez into a renewed bid to prise striker Fernando Morientes from Real Madrid when the transfer window opens in January. 1
+1676 Cisco to debut new router family Internet hardware giant Cisco Systems is said to be preparing to launch a new family of routers that can manage both voice and data applications. 3
+7584 Pacers 89, Raptors 86 Jamaal Tinsley scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 89-86 victory over the Toronto Raptors, who traded All Star Vince Carter to New Jersey earlier Friday. 1
+5555 An Unknown Giant Flexes Its Muscles Although virtually unknown in the U.S., Lenovo - in talks to buy I.B.M.'s personal computer business - is China's largest PC maker and the world's fastest growing one. 3
+7543 Cancer drug blow for AstraZeneca DRUGS group AstraZeneca today suffered a massive setback after tests showed its blockbuster Iressa cancer treatment did not allow patients to live longer. 2
+5365 Dollar Holds Above Record Low Vs Euro LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar held almost a cent above its record low against the euro on Tuesday, winning a respite after heavy selling as European officials warned about a strong euro and investors grew wary ahead of U.S. trade data. 2
+787 Australia win Olympic hockey gold ATHENS, Aug 27: Australia won the Olympic men #39;s hockey tournament for the first time in history on Friday, beating the Netherlands 2-1 with a golden goal. 1
+3516 Israelis kill five Palestinans in Gaza Strip Israeli troops killed five armed Palestinians in the Gaza Strip today as it pressed on with a massive offensive aimed at stopping militants firing rockets into Israel. 0
+2993 France Opposes Immigrant Transit Camps in Africa France, Sweden and Belgium shot down a German proposal to set up European Union refugee processing centres in North Africa, arguing that the idea would do more harm than good. 0
+5274 India must recognize international realities: PM Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has responded to the Left #39;s criticism of his congratulatory call to US President George W. Bush by saying India must recognise international realities. 0
+7408 Indonesia May Prosecute Newmont Mining (AP) AP - Indonesia is proceeding with plans to prosecute U.S.-based Newmont Mining for allegedly polluting a bay in central Indonesia, accusing the company Wednesday of giving investigators incomplete information about its waste disposal method. 0
+2681 Russians Next In Line To Receive Cheap Windows After Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, Microsoft has identified Russia as the fourth market for its low cost scaled down operating system, Windows XP Starter Edition (XP SE). 3
+2267 Olympic traffic measures needed at Paralympics: experts Experts recommend that the traffic control measures taken during last month #39;s Olympic Summer Games and the current Paralympics should be kept in Athens permanently, as they 1
+2749 Shares Gain While Oil Holds Near \$50 LONDON (Reuters) - European stock markets rose and absorbed three separate share placings on Wednesday, boosted by Wall Street's strong finish while oil prices held close to \$50 a barrel ahead of U.S. oil inventory data. 2
+4699 Abdullah conveys concerns over violence to Thaksin KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has conveyed to Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra its concern over the latest incident of violence in southern Thailand. 0
+5349 Afghans Vow to Kill UN Hostage if Demands Not Met KABUL (Reuters) - A Taliban splinter group holding three U.N. workers hostage demanded a response to its demands from the Afghan government and United Nations by Tuesday afternoon, saying it would kill one captive if they were not met. 0
+5731 ROCASTLE OFFERS SUPPORT TO NOVO Hibernian midfielder Craig Rocastle has promised to back Rangers striker Nacho Novo if he decides to appeal against the red card he picked up at Easter Road. 1
+6946 IRA says it reopened disarmament talks BELFAST -- The Irish Republican Army has reopened negotiations with Northern Ireland's disarmament chief, the outlawed group said yesterday, signaling its readiness to put more weapons out of commission for the first time in over a year. The move came ahead of the planned unveiling by the leaders of Britain and Ireland of a joint peace package that has taken ... 0
+6887 IBM reported to be exiting PC business IBM #39;s possible exit from the personal-computer business would be the latest move in what amounts to a long goodbye from a field it pioneered and revolutionized. 2
+3944 Newcastle held to draw by Charlton London, England (Sports Network) - Charlton continued its strong play at home by coming from behind to tie Newcastle Sunday, 1-1. Alan Curbishley #39;s team is now unbeaten at The Valley in five matches this season, winning three times. 1
+7085 Dance pair out with injury Olympic ice dancing hopefuls Loren Galler-Rabinowitz and David Mitchell of the Skating Club of Boston will be sidelined for the remainder of the season because of a shoulder injury to Mitchell that will require surgery. 1
+5807 Wrigley gets into the candy business CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. said Monday that it #39;s getting into the candy business via a \$1.48 billion acquisition of the Life Savers and Altoids brands, among others, from Kraft Foods Inc. 2
+4863 Washington Post Comes Clean on Party (AP) AP - The Washington Post's executive editor says his paper should have told readers up front that it had helped arrange a Republican debate-watching party it covered, paid for food and carried a photograph that was not as spontaneous as the story suggested. 0
+1462 FCC Finds US Broadband Deployment Is Accelerating US broadband deployment is accelerating as underserved rural and inner city areas gain greater access to new services, according to a government report. 3
+3721 Seattle Sunset The Seattle Storm raced to hot starts in both the first and second halves and never looked back, using the momentum to win their first WNBA world championship. 1
+3003 Auto sales surged in Sept. Auto sales soared 10 in September, led by a 25 surge at General Motors and increases for Chrysler and Toyota. GM had its biggest gain in two years after boosting rebates. 2
+2393 Hamilton Keeps Gold but One Test Confirms Doping The American cyclist Tyler Hamilton will keep his gold medal from the Athens Olympics after a testing lab mishandled his blood sample. 1
+5350 Karp team won't buy Fan Pier For the second time in less than two months, a prospective buyer of the prime Fan Pier land in South Boston has pulled out of a deal. 2
+4749 "Google and Microsft Getting Close Google and Microsft Getting Close\\Microsoft partnering with Google? Well sort of, an article released yesterday details the relationship between the two, and the use of Google Deskbar in Microsoft's Partner Pack for Windows, ""a collection of Microsoft and third-party products released last week that Microsoft describes on its Web site ..." 3
+5232 union halts vote on grocers #39; offer Members of the grocery workers union will continue to meet to discuss the final contract proposal from King Soopers, Safeway and Albertsons following a surprise decision by the international union to halt voting on the offers. 2
+731 Microsoft corrals changes for Longhorn With SP2 out the door, Microsoft turns sights to Longhorn--which won't look quite as expected. 3
+5158 United Seeks Further Labor Cuts United Airlines is moving to obtain another \$725 million in labor concessions and eliminate employees' traditional pensions as it seeks the financing to come out of bankruptcy. 2
+6678 Shifting signs in North Korea Kim Jong Il dials back his personality cult as protest activities pick up. 0
+4135 Logjam at the point Doc Rivers does not subscribe to the mad scientist, mix-and-match method when it comes to selecting a backup point guard. He does not want a rotation of Marcus Banks, Jiri Welsch, and Delonte West picking up the minutes Gary Payton leaves behind. He does not want the trio of young, inexperienced guards wondering about playing time in addition ... 1
+5821 Notebook: Bears #39; Urlacher to miss 4-6 weeks Just when their defense was playing at a high level and sparking a three-game winning streak, the Chicago Bears lost standout linebacker Brian Urlacher. 1
+4341 Clijsters and Hewitt reach break point There are two consolations for disillusioned tennis romantics upset by yesterday #39;s news of the split of Lleyton Hewitt and Kim Clijsters four months before their scheduled marriage. 1
+4426 Headscarf optional at Britain's first state-funded Islamic school (AFP) AFP - Irish-Moroccan or Egyptian-English, with headscarf or without, the diverse students at Britain's first state-funded Islamic school are at the vanguard of a trend toward a distinctly European Muslim culture. 0
+4917 PSP: Region Free There have been essentially four questions sent into the PSP Mailbag -- four questions, and a heck of a lot of hate mail. Those questions are: When is PSP shipping, what will PSP cost, how long will PSP #39;s 3
+3640 Retail sales improve amid caution The High Street perked up in September, but consumer confidence is falling as a result of higher interest rates and concerns over the housing market, figures reveal. 2
+6634 Plane repos ready to take flight At the airport, you hear all of the usual explanations: bad weather, mechanical difficulties, no crew available. But now there #39;s another excuse you might hear as times get tougher for cash 2
+2628 UPDATE 3-Walgreen profit rises, more stores planned Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Monday said quarterly profit rose 18 percent on strong sales of prescription drugs 2
+7193 George sits for first time in career Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Dallas Cowboys running back Eddie George was inactive for Sunday #39;s game against New Orleans as a healthy scratch and missed a game for the first time in his NFL career. 1
+7124 Report: Sprint/Nextel reach tentative \$36B deal A Wall Street Journal report Friday afternoon citing sources on both sides indicated No. 3 Sprint Corp. and No. 5 Nextel Communications Inc. 2
+2686 Consumer Confidence Dips in September NEW YORK - Job worries helped push consumer confidence down in September for the second consecutive month, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday. The Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.9 points to 96.8 from a revised reading of 98.7 in August, according to The Conference Board... 0
+4783 AOL, E-Mail Companies Sue Spammers The nation #39;s largest e-mail providers today filed a new round of lawsuits against Internet spammers allegedly responsible for shoveling millions of junk e-mail messages into computer users #39; in-boxes and their instant messaging screens. 2
+5277 Closing the giving gap Near the entrance for the Christmas Tree Shop on Route 1 in Lynnfield, Barbara Patten stood next to her Salvation Army kettle and played her flute on a recent Saturday as customers walked past. 2
+1903 Hong Kong #39;s LegCo Elections: Overcoming the System The 1.784 million voters that participated in Hong Kong #39;s 2004 Legislative Council Election gave a clear signal that they want democracy sooner rather than later. 0
+3946 NFL Game Summary - San Diego At Atlanta Atlanta, GA -- Michael Vick ran for a score and threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, as Atlanta rallied to defeat San Diego, 21-20, at the Georgia Dome. 1
+5351 Burning of fossil fuels threatens to overwhelm Arctic environment The burning of fossil fuels has contributed to warming in the Arctic that is much faster and more dramatic than scientists previously believed at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the world, a new international report concludes. 3
+6376 PSG lead race for second Group H berth Such has been Chelsea #39;s dominance of their Champions League group that the other three teams including holders Porto are still all vying for a place in the knockout stage going into their final games next month. 1
+2360 Nigerian army kills 24 Islamic militants near Cameroon border (AFP) AFP - The Nigerian army killed 24 Islamic militants who had taken refuge in the mountainous northeastern region bordering Cameroon, the spokesman for the northeastern state of Borno said. 0
+1541 Tough to predict a hurricane landfall this season #39;s busy season of landfalling Atlantic hurricanes has seen a few less-than-perfect calls by tropical 3
+6504 NASA Finishes Redesigned Shuttle Fuel Tank (Reuters) Reuters - NASA has finished building a redesigned\space shuttle fuel tank that was reconfigured to eliminate the\debris problem that doomed the shuttle Columbia and its seven\astronauts, agency officials said on Tuesday. 3
+6584 Tough courses #39;killing excitement #39; RICHARD Green is campaigning for a fair go for players in a bid to make home tour tournaments more exciting this summer. Green blasted the brutal course set-up for last week #39;s Australian Open, claiming it 1
+5501 "TUC urges 6 minimum wage rate The UK's minimum wage should rise to rise to 6 an hour in the next two years, the TUC says, but business calls the proposal ""totally irresponsible""." 2
+5364 Oil Downturn Deepens as Supplies Swell LONDON (Reuters) - Oil on Tuesday extended a price slide that has cut 12 percent from record highs in two weeks as growing signs of ample supply eases concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter. 2
+5013 Climax to show off Avalon to US publishers #39;Project Avalon #39; becomes just plain Avalon; developer will show playable prototype of next-generation shooter to American execs. 3
+942 Japan should outsource more The Japanese information services industry clocked up sales of 13,703.9 billion yen in fiscal 2001, according to a report on selected service industries for 2001 released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). 0
+7083 Playstation 3 to arrive spring 2006 In Japan NVIDIA HAS MADE A big noise about Playstation 3 deal but unfortunately you won #39;t see this console any time soon. Nvidia stock holders definitely know about Sony and its Playstation 3 killer business and therefore Nvidia is recovering on the stock market. 3
+697 Taiwan Rescuers Dig Out 7 Bodies Buried in Landslide TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan rescue workers dug out seven bodies from mud and rock in a mountain village that was hit by a devastating landslide triggered by Typhoon Aere, but eight still remained buried, officials said on Friday. 0
+5607 US Forces Move Deeper Into Fallujah; Clashes in Mosul US and Iraqi forces are pushing deeper south into the city of Fallujah on the fifth day of a joint offensive to drive out insurgents. 0
+3587 Taiwan Invites China To Air Talks Taiwan invited China to send envoys to the island to discuss direct charter flights on Monday, a day after Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian called for peace talks between the rivals. 0
+5811 Celtics OK with this traveling Gary Payton was back at practice yesterday. His third round trip to California since the start of training camp was, as they say in the trade, an elevator ride. Out on Saturday. Check on the family. Back on Sunday in time for the rap concert at the FleetCenter. 1
+6299 Lawmakers give the space agency greater flexibility in its new <b>...</b> After a year of wrangling over NASA #39;s \$16.2 billion budget, lawmakers have delivered in a big way, giving the space agency its full funding request and unprecedented spending flexibility. 3
+5204 "Wal-Mart Keeps Same-Store Sales Outlook CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WMT.N</A>, the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its stores open at least a year." 2
+7135 The relief of shedding a big ball and chain: HHG sale of its <b>...</b> which owns fund manager Henderson, - yesterday escaped a ball and chain that has dragged at it ever since it came to the stock market a year ago. 2
+1986 Labels, Microsoft in talks on CD copying Record labels and Microsoft are in discussions about ways that the next generation of the Windows operating system, code-named Longhorn, can support copy-protected CD technology. 3
+5028 Atlantic City settlement In an agreement that could have significant implications for locked- out San Francisco hotel workers, striking casino workers in Atlantic City today are expected to ratify a deal that offers lucrative benefits but abandons the union #39;s strategy to 2
+3170 Feds kick off digital TV consumer campaign WASHINGTON - It #39;s one of the biggest technical changes in television since color TV: the digital transition. And because many Americans remain in the dark about it, federal regulators began an education campaign Monday to enlighten them. 2
+7126 Napster Mobile December 10, 2004 - Remember Napster? Oh, the heady days of swapping MP3s with blatant disregard to Hilary Rosen and the RIAA. Well, Napster is back -- as a legit music service and now the provider of ringtones through the new application Napster Mobile. 3
+6735 Crowton Steps Down as BYU Football Coach PROVO, Utah (Sports Network) - Gary Crowton has resigned from his position as the head football coach at Brigham Young. 1
+6463 Gone Phishing? Zastrossi writes quot;According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, phishing sites--the practice of making sites that look and act like popular sites such as banks in order to steal personal information from customers--rose from 543 sites in September to 3
+7300 Fashionably late What do women want? Luciano Manganella, the owner of the trendy Boston women's boutique JasmineSola, has a pretty good idea. And now after 34 years in business, he's plotting a major expansion. 2
+1999 Pierce longs for old days Rusty Pierce has received lessons in pragmatism since joining the Revolution four years ago. Pierce has performed for teams that have inevitably turned to a direct, linear game, with little emphasis on creativity or imagination. The style paid off the last two seasons, but the Revolution might have overly relied on direct play in spending most of this ... 1
+6935 Pakistan tests 'nuclear' missile Pakistan test-fires a short-range nuclear capable missile, the second in just over a week, officials say. 0
+2563 Experts dampen bird flu fears International health officials at an emergency meeting in Bangkok Monday said there is no evidence that bird flu has been passed from one human to another. 0
+6462 Land Rover aims new model at US Land Rover will launch a sports tourer next year in a what is likely to be a test of British carmakers #39; ability to compete in the US. 2
+3007 Mariners' Ichiro Breaks Hits Record, Adds Single SEATTLE (Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki registered three singles to tie, break and then add to the Major League hits record with his 259th of the season in a game against the Texas Rangers Friday. 1
+2620 Oil Near \$50 on Supply Fears in Nigeria Oil prices rose to record highs Monday near \$50 a barrel for US crude as Nigeria emerged as the latest focus for worries about supply in an already tight worldwide energy market. 2
+5524 Wall Street: Will the rally continue through December? So far, Wall Street #39;s hoped-for fourth-quarter rally has met investors #39; expectations. But there #39;s been enough bad news lately to make you wonder if the buying will sputter. 2
+2245 Sony shows off new, smaller PlayStation Sony on Tuesday showed a smaller, book-sized PlayStation 2 that will go on sale worldwide next month and help the Japanese electronics giant cut costs as video-game consoles continue to drop in price. 3
+6706 Unprotected PCs Fall To Hacker Bots In Just Four Minutes The lifespan of a poorly protected PC connected to the Internet is a mere four minutes, research released Tuesday claimed. After that, it #39;s owned by a hacker. 3
+3685 "FCC Proposes \$1.2M Indecency Fine for Fox WASHINGTON - Federal regulators proposed a record indecency fine of nearly \$1.2 million Tuesday against Fox Broadcasting Co. for an episode of its reality series ""Married by America"" that included graphic scenes from bachelor and bachelorette parties..." 0
+7249 Bombardier shares slump as CEO leaves Bombardier, the troubled Canadian maker of aircraft and trains, saw its shares fall by around 20 per cent in Toronto, after it announced that Paul Tellier was stepping down early as president and chief executive officer. 2
+6691 U.S. Increases Growth Estimate For 3rd Quarter Consumers and businesses boosted their spending a bit more quickly in late summer than previously thought, fueling faster overall economic growth, the government reported Tuesday. 2
+3593 Oracle #39;s Catz Sees PeopleSoft Profit Declining (Update1) PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s profit may drop significantly #39; #39; this year, and the company may have trouble surviving on its own, Oracle Corp. 2
+6905 Lenovo confirms acquisition talks CHINA #39;S largest manufacturer of personal computers Lenovo Group has confirmed it is in acquisition negotiations with a major information technology company, widely believed to be IBM. 2
+6866 Lycos Europe Pauses Anti-spam Efforts Lycos Europe #39;s controversial anti-spam efforts had a bumpy first week, with various availability problems, some of which may have been caused by the same spammers the site targeted with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. 3
+4369 Mexico Struggles to Preserve Ancient Ruins (Reuters) Reuters - The majestic pyramids and\temples of the ancient Zapotec kingdom of Monte Alban sit\spectacularly atop a hill in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca. 3
+2476 Pakistan and India agree to cooperate on easing tensions and <b>...</b> The leaders of India and Pakistan promised Friday to work together to quot;restore normalcy and cooperation quot; between their countries and seek peace in the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir. 0
+1690 Microsoft, Polycom team on collaboration products Microsoft Corp. and Polycom Inc. have struck a multi-year agreement to link Microsoft's Office Live Communications Server with Polycom's conferencing products, the companies plan to announce Tuesday. 3
+6625 Swedes Blast Gov't Response to Tsunami (AP) AP - Hours after a tsunami flattened south Asia beaches #151; a magnet for thousands of vacationing Swedes #151; the Swedish foreign minister went to the theater. 0
+3515 Chirac, in Beijing, Signs Accords to Increase French Investment President Jacques Chirac of France declared Saturday that France was a natural trade partner for China and, during a flurry of air, rail and energy deals, he played down 0
+5021 Chelsea advances in Champions League Chelsea and Inter Milan have advanced to the next round of the Champions League, while AC Milan and Barcelona look certain to join them. 1
+3671 Microsoft Launches New Media Center PC Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, adding features such as instant messaging and high-definition television to a personal computer designed for the living room. 2
+5185 IDC: Software sales to hit \$189 billion The market researcher has predicted a 6.2 percent increase in software revenues during 2004. 3
+4669 Henman Sails at the Swiss Indoors <p></p><p> By Mark Ledsom</p><p> BASEL (Reuters) - Britain's world number four Tim Henmanwon his opening match at the Swiss Indoors tennis tournamentwith little difficulty on Wednesday, beating Frenchman AntonyDupuis 6-3, 6-4.</p> 0
+4310 Chinese economy surges 9.5 in first 3 quarters BEIJING: China #39;s economy surged by an impressive 9.5 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of this year, marginally slower than the 9.7 per cent recorded in the first half of the year, the government said here on Sunday while claiming credit for 2
+1223 Nikkei hits 5-week closing high on upbeat capital spending data TOKYO - Japan #39;s benchmark Nikkei stock index hit a five-week closing high Monday on upbeat capital spending figures for the April-June quarter by Japanese companies. 2
+3484 Israel scrambled warplanes #39;in case of hijacking threat #39; Israeli warplanes scrambled as soon as news broke of the Taba bombings. Military sources would not elaborate but analysts suggested the most likely reason was to intercept any hijacked 0
+6640 Renault unveils investment plan for Asian hub in South Korea (AFP) AFP - French auto giant Renault SA said it will invest some 570 million dollars in South Korea over the next three years as part of its global strategy to become a key player in Asia, notably China. 0
+5266 Big Tax Plans, Big Tax Risks Reforming the tax system is more politically risky and economically complex than the president let on during the campaign. 2
+799 US suspends helicopter flights after Japan crash (AFP) AFP - The United States suspended flights of CH-53D military helicopters in Japan, bowing to protests over a crash in an Okinawa university campus. 0
+7122 US Supreme Court to Decide Grokster Case The US Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider whether Internet file-trading networks should be held responsible when their users copy music, movies and other protected works without permission. 3
+1152 No. 19 Iowa Dominates Kent St., 39-7 (AP) AP - Drew Tate threw two touchdowns in his first start and No. 19 Iowa turned in a dominating defensive performance to beat Kent State 39-7 in the season opener Saturday. 1
+4433 Brazilian victory lifts Williams The Williams team breathed a sigh of relief after Juan Pablo Montoya #39;s victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The team finished fourth in the constructors standings but technical director Sam Michael was full of praise for the Colombian #39;s performance. 1
+6352 The East-West stakes over Ukraine Russian and Western leaders are sharply at odds over the country's election crisis. 0
+547 A man with a plan ATHENS -- Four years ago in Sydney, after the US gymnasts had gone medal-free at the Olympics for the first time in 28 years, federation president Bob Colarossi was sitting at a table, explaining that the turnaround already had begun. The women had moved from sixth to fourth in the world in one year, the men from sixth to fifth. ... 1
+6914 BBC 'must keep up' BBC boss Mark Thompson says the corporation must keep up with change, after announcing nearly 3,000 job cuts. 0
+4245 NEC Unveils World #39;s Fastest Vector Supercomputer NEC Corporation has announced the worldwide launch and availability of the SX series model quot;SX-8, quot; the world #39;s most powerful vector supercomputer with a peak processing performance of a whopping 65 TFLOPS (trillion floating point operations per second). 3
+3698 US troops accelerate operations against Sunni insurgents _ US troops are on the offensive in Iraq ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start at the end of the week. The operations appear aimed at preventing a repeat of the 0
+6576 Toshiba claims Hollywood backing in war for next DVD standard (AFP) AFP - Toshiba said four major Hollywood studios had thrown their crucial weight behind High Definition DVD (HD-DVD), one of two disc formats contending to be the standard in next-generation DVDs. 0
+2818 Senate Bill Aims at Makers of File-Sharing Software The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a copyright bill that stands at the center of the file-sharing debate. 3
+691 AL Wrap: Oakland's Durazo Piles on Misery for Baltimore (Reuters) Reuters - Erubiel Durazo's three-run homer in\the second inning helped the Oakland Athletics remain top of\the American League (AL) West with a 9-4 win over the reeling\Baltimore Orioles Thursday. 1
+5189 Mount St. Helens Sprouts Magma Extension (AP) AP - The new lava lobe inside Mount St. Helens' crater has sprouted a piston-like protrusion the size of a 30-story building #151; glowing red at night. 3
+2436 Linux security boost p2pnet.net News:- A European consortium, including Linux-distributor Mandrakesoft, has won an \$8.6 million contract to boost Linux #39; security, says a TechWeb story, going on that the French Ministry of Defense is, quot;expected to make the operating system 3
+2669 AOL aims to boost IM on mobiles AOL has kicked off an initiative designed to make it easier for developers to engineer, test and distribute licensed AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) clients for mobile devices. 3
+7271 Navy awash in new IBM supercomputers Defense Dept. to buy second supercomputer for Naval Oceanographic Office. 3
+6992 Nortel to file restated results next year Nortel Networks said today that after months of trying to untangle faulty financial results, it won't file its 2003 and first-half 2004 results until early next year. 3
+7285 Bush Selects E.P.A. Head to Be Secretary of Health With the selection of Michael O. Leavitt, a former governor of Utah, the shape of the cabinet in President Bush's second term has become clear. 0
+2458 San Diego fiscally sound, mayor says SAN DIEGO - In the wake of another downgrading of San Diego #39;s credit rating, Mayor Dick Murphy today reassured the public that the city is fiscally sound. 2
+5460 "Federated Department Stores Posts Profit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federated Department Stores Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FD.N</A>, parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's, posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday, as the company rebounded from the Florida hurricanes." 2
+4228 Share price no basis for lawsuit COLLINS STEWART was the first company to try to base libel damages on a falling share price. Had the broker succeeded, it would have threatened the Financial Times with a huge liability - and 2
+1583 Upsets Shake Up College Football Poll (AP) AP - The upsets have begun and the little guys are moving into The Associated Press poll. After ranked teams started the season 21-0, five fell to unranked opponents this weekend, shaking up media poll released Sunday. 1
+3622 Soweto township marks centenary South Africa's historic Soweto township marks its 100th birthday on Tuesday in a mood of optimism. 0
+3555 Senate Resolves Corporate Tax Bill Delay WASHINGTON - The Senate late Sunday resolved a dispute delaying passage of a sweeping corporate tax bill and two spending bills for disaster relief and homeland security, clearing the way for senators to adjourn Monday to hit the campaign trail. The agreement removed parliamentary roadblocks thrown up by Sen... 0
+7594 Powell pushes diplomacy for N. Korea WASHINGTON -- Outgoing Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said yesterday he doesn't regret being the public face for the Bush administration's international call to war in Iraq. He also believes diplomacy is making headway in containing nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea, he said in an interview. 0
+2747 Tendulkar not giving up on first Test India #39;s star batsman Sachin Tendulkar says he may be fit for next week #39;s first Test against Australia, after revealing the tennis elbow injury was showing quot;tremendous improvement. 1
+2258 PeopleSoft gets closer to IBM As the threat of a hostile takeover by Oracle rumbles on, PeopleSoft has announced a \$1bn partnership with IBM. Speaking at PeopleSoft #39;s user conference in San Francisco yesterday, the company #39;s chief executive 2
+1105 Nepal capital under curfew for 3rd day; violators ordered to be <b>...</b> A shoot-on-sight curfew imposed to prevent riots and violent protests over the killing of 12 Nepalese workers in Iraq entered its third day Friday, while officials said they were trying to recover the bodies of the slain hostages. 0
+3419 Aisin finishes deal for Michigan land HANDY TOWNSHIP -- A Japanese auto supplier said Thursday it completed the purchase of about 750 acres of Michigan land for a proving ground. 2
+4591 Cingular Closes #36;41 Bln ATT Wireless Deal (Reuters) Reuters - Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed\its #36;41 billion cash purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc.\, creating the biggest U.S. mobile service with more\than 46 million customers. 2
+6551 Zarqawi group claims Mosul killings BAGHDAD -- Iraq's most feared terrorist group claimed responsibility yesterday for slaughtering members of the Iraqi security forces in Mosul, where dozens of bodies have been found. The claim raises fears the group has expanded to the north after the loss of its purported base in Fallujah. 0
+7145 China 'Deeply Concerned' at Japan's Defense Move SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China voiced deep concern on Saturday over Japan's sweeping overhaul of defense policy that eased a decades-old ban on arms exports and suggested a shift from a defensive posture in place since its World War II defeat. 0
+1979 UN #39;s Kofe Annan Calls Iraq War Illegal United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said this week that the US war in Iraq is illegal and questioned whether the country could hold credible 0
+5324 Conversion Rates Between PPC (Paid) and Organic (Free) Results Conversion Rates Between PPC (Paid) and Organic (Free) Results\\In a thread over at Cre8asite Forums named Organic vs Paid traffic ROI?, there is a discussion going on about the different conversion rates and ROI seen between the pay per click traffic (paid traffic) and organic traffic (free traffic). I have ... 3
+1851 Netopia to Restate Results (Reuters) Reuters - Netopia Inc. a maker of\networking gear, on Thursday said its auditor KPMG LLP\resigned, and said it will restate two years of results and\revise the results in its most recent fiscal quarter. 3
+2674 Meet UK #39;s #39;Dr Dolittle #39; of animal behaviour London - Lincoln University in the east of England has appointed Britain #39;s first professor of animal psychiatry, a report said on Tuesday. 3
+5699 Beckham Could Quit England After World Cup England captain David Beckham has revealed that he is considering retiring from international football after the 2006 World Cup. The 29-year-old Real Madrid midfielder is keen to preserve his club career for 1
+2316 Chambers: Cisco, Fujitsu Team On Japan Networking; 2005 Product <b>...</b> Land of the rising routers. Cisco Systems (nasdaq: CSCO - news - people ) and Fujitsu (otc: FJTSY - news - people ) will join forces to develop high-end routers for Internet networks in Japan. 3
+7077 Pakistan on back foot in four dayer (AFP) AFP - Pakistan was still struggling at lunch on the second day of their four-day tour match against Western Australia here despite claiming two wickets in the morning session. 0
+6733 Mozambicans Vote for New President Mozambique #39;s poor, many carrying small children, trudged along narrow dirt roads in oppressive heat Wednesday to pick a replacement for the president who has ruled 0
+648 Rangers Sign Weekes, Bolster Goaltending (AP) AP - Goaltender Kevin Weekes signed Thursday with the New York Rangers, who expect the unrestricted free agent to compete for the No. 1 job with Mike Dunham. 1
+7564 Russia shrugs off US court freeze on oil giant Yukos auction MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia forged ahead with the weekend auction of the core asset of crippled oil giant Yukos despite a disputed US court order barring the sale, with state-controlled gas giant Gazprom entering the bidding. 2
+4935 Allardyce is infuriated by Souness #39; criticism BOLTON manager Sam Allardyce rounded on his Newcastle counterpart Graeme Souness last night for criticising their style of play. Allardyce saw his unsung side reclaim fourth spot in the table after a 2-1 victory at the Reebok Stadium. 1
+6649 Study: Brain Scan Helps Diagnose Bipolar Disorder (Reuters) Reuters - Bipolar disorder, a sometimes\misdiagnosed mental illness characterized by wide emotional\swings, may be identifiable by chemical abnormalities visible\in victims' brains, researchers said on Tuesday. 3
+2989 Lebanon and Syria have not complied with UN resolution: Annan UNITED NATIONS - Secretary-General Kofi Annan reported that Syria has not pulled its forces out of Lebanon as called for by the UN Security Council, and said he had requested a timetable from Damascus for its full implementation. 0
+3703 Cyber-Security to Get Higher-Profile Leader Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said yesterday that the role of overseeing computer security and the Internet should have a higher profile at the agency, in the face of increasing concern from technology executives and experts that cyber-security is getting inadequate attention. 3
+5389 Dolphins owner Huizenga stayed with likeable Wannstedt a little <b>...</b> This bit of coaching euthanasia -- Dave Wannstedt getting whacked (or whatever they called it) by the Dolphins -- had to happen. I #39;m quot;stepping aside for the good of the team #39; #39; is what he told me just after noon today. 1
+5808 Australian train crash injures scores A high-speed passenger train carrying more than 160 people jumped the rails and crashed in eastern Australia, injuring most of those on board, officials said. 0
+3238 Titans Receiver Out With Knee Injury (AP) AP - Tennessee receiver Tyrone Calico will miss at least two to three weeks with torn cartilage in his left knee #151; another big loss for the Titans' receiving corps. 1
+6632 Car Bomb North of Baghdad Kills 7, Wounds 19 (Reuters) Reuters - A car bomb exploded near a U.S.\military patrol in the town of Baiji, north of Baghdad, on\Tuesday, killing at least seven Iraqis and wounding 20 people,\including two U.S. soldiers, doctors and the military said. 0
+5430 Varitek's terms could be tough to meet As much as the Red Sox hope to persuade Jason Varitek to stay in Boston, they face a mighty challenge since Varitek's agent, Scott Boras, said last night the catcher expects to receive a five-year contract with a no-trade clause that compensates him as lucratively as the top catchers in the game. 1
+3851 Red Sox need Arroyo Game 3 tonight in Fenway Park, but rain is forecast; Boston learns Schilling may be done for postseason. BY RONALD BLUM ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER. 1
+1473 Roddick bounced Andy Roddick of the United States ran into a bold, bigger version of himself at the US Open, and 6-foot-6 Joachim Johansson of Sweden sent the defending champion home. 1
+3718 'Sherlock' Is Bicycling Across Australia PERTH, Australia - A former British soccer player raising money for a leukemia charity set off Wednesday on a coast-to-coast ride across Australia on a Victorian-era bicycle that is older than the country. Leukemia survivor Lloyd Scott dressed up as fictional British supersleuth Sherlock Holmes, complete with tweed coat, deerstalker hat and a fake mustache for the 2,700-mile trip from Perth to Sydney... 0
+4124 Owen tastes Real joy ENGLAND striker Michael Owen could not have been a happier man after finally finding the net for Real Madrid today. The former Liverpool man had fallen short for his new club and had suffered the brickbats 1
+7334 Five Times for the Fed Plus, Intel's still straining, revenge of the nerds, and a \$13 billion Christmas present? 2
+3710 The radical Islamic cleric was deported from Germany late Tuesday <b>...</b> Turkish officials were doing what was necessary in regard to the return of Metin Kaplan, who was deported by Germany on Tuesday after a Cologne court ruled he could be extradited, Erdogan told reporters. 0
+6057 Disgraced Greek sprint pair charged Kostas Kederis and Ekaterini Thanou, the sprinters who brought shame on Greece on the eve of the Olympics, are facing the end of their careers after being charged with missing a drug test and faking a motorcycle accident. 1
+6754 UConn Avoids Loss in Overtime The eighth-ranked Connecticut Huskies narrowly avoided their first two-game losing streak in 12 seasons, beating South Florida, 75-65, last night with Barbara Turner getting 8 of her 23 points in overtime. 1
+5497 Row over Australian army photo A picture of Australian troops dressed as members of the Ku Klux Klan stirs accusations of racism. 0
+5706 D.C. to Face K.C. for MLS Championship (AP) AP - Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups #151; he liked the first a lot better #151; and gets another crack at the championship this year. The rookie coach will guide D.C. United in Sunday's title game against Kansas City. 1
+2966 Europe ; Serbia calls on UN to annul appointment of Kosovo PM He (Haradinaj) is a war crimes suspect, and Serbian authorities will face numerous difficulties ... with such a person, Kostunica said. 0
+5932 Housing Starts Surge 6.4 Pct. in October WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing starts jumped a larger-than-expected 6.4 percent in October to the busiest pace since December as buyers took advantage of low mortgage rates, a government report showed on Wednesday. 2
+6777 Mugabe Urges Party Unity Amid Succession Struggle HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe called for unity on Thursday amid rare public jostling within his ruling ZANU-PF party over who will eventually succeed the controversial 80-year-old leader. 0
+972 Putin Says Plane Crashes Involved Terrorists Linked to Al-Qaeda Russian President Vladimir Putin today said the explosions that brought down two airliners in Russia a week ago were the work of terrorists linked to the al- Qaeda terrorist network. 0
+7575 Barcelona return for Mourinho Jose Mourinho, the Chelsea manager, last night talked about how quot;emotional quot; it will be returning to Barcelona in the last 16, knockout stage of the Champions League. 1
+3276 Update 1: United Airlines to Slash US Flights As part of its bid to emerge profitably from bankruptcy, United Airlines announced plans Wednesday to slash its domestic flight schedule, increase its more profitable international schedule and reduce the size of its fleet over the next six months. 2
+5646 Mosque set on fire in Netherlands A Dutch mosque is set on fire in what appears to be the latest attack on the Muslim community. 0
+6333 Portsmouth Manager Redknapp Resigns to Take Break #39; From Soccer Harry Redknapp has quit as manager of English soccer Premiership club Portsmouth and said he wants a complete break #39; #39; from the game, the club Web site reported. 1
+5149 All rosy at which bank PRODUCTIVITY gains should keep Commonwealth Bank in a sweet spot for years to come, departing chairman John Ralph claimed yesterday. 2
+6962 Inquiry Faults Commanders in Assaults on Cadets The Pentagon inspector general found the root cause of sexual assault at the Air Force Academy was its commanders' failure to acknowledge the problem's severity. 0
+2224 How Deadly Are Scorpions? A Malaysian woman has broken the world record for time spent living in a scorpion-filled box. Nur Malena Hassan, 27, has so far endured 32 days in a glass case with 6,069 scorpions; she 0
+6140 Earthquake 'redraws the map' The devastating earthquake that struck the Indian Ocean probably caused some islands to move by several metres. 3
+1927 California slashes legal fees in settlement of Microsoft case California lawyers who reached a \$1.1 billion class-action settlement with Microsoft will get less than half the legal fees they requested. 2
+2568 Defensive adjustments keep it close The Chargers #39; defense had one of its better games in recent years, despite allowing 23 points. One of the keys was an adjustment to disrupt the Broncos #39; passing game. 1
+4173 Humans Aren #39;t So Complicated A refined map of the human genome shows that humans have even fewer genes than previously thought -- less than 25,000, about the same as a mustard green. 3
+4744 When Wireless Networks Merge Now that its \$41 billion takeover of AT T Wireless has been completed, Cingular will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in coming weeks on its advertising campaign. 3
+1569 Dolphins' Fiedler Not Happy About Benching (AP) AP - Dave Wannstedt wasn't happy with Jay Fiedler on Saturday, and the feeling was mutual. Wannstedt benched Fiedler at halftime of the Miami Dolphins' 17-7 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and the quarterback said he was disappointed about the quick hook. 1
+5709 Middlesbrough spoil Robson #39;s home-coming Bryan Robson had an unhappy start as West Bromwich Albion manager on Sunday when the Premier League strugglers went down 2-1 to Middlesbrough on the ground he once graced as a budding England great. 1
+6458 Dollar Drops Further as Central Banks Reassess Reserves The falling dollar reached new depths against the euro today as the dollar's status as the premier international reserve currency is growing more precarious. 2
+1914 Delay in Shuttle Flights The battering that the hurricanes of the last month has inflicted on NASA centers could strain an already tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, but it is too early to tell how badly, experts said Thursday. 3
+2186 Jolly Online Shoppers Making Cash Registers Jingle Online holiday shoppers this year are making cash registers jingle and meeting analysts #39; expectations as they spent \$8.8 billion in November, researchers said Monday. 2
+5014 Report: CARE Hostage Faces Transfer To Al-Qaida BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The kidnappers of aid worker Margaret Hassan threatened to turn her over to an al-Qaida affiliated group within 48 hours if the British government refuses to pull its troops from Iraq, Al-Jazeera television reported Tuesday. 0
+5911 Movie Studios Sue File Traders The Motion Picture Association of America slaps an undisclosed number of individuals with lawsuits, accusing them of sharing copyright flicks on the internet. By Katie Dean. 3
+4976 New housing goals finalized for Fannie, Freddie The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has finalized a rule that will require the nation #39;s two largest housing finance companies to increase their purchase of mortgages for low- and moderate-income families and underserved communities. 2
+1444 Spam on the menu at annual virus conference BOSTON - Computer viruses and worms will have to share the stage with a new challenger for the attention of attendees at a conference of antivirus researchers: spam e-mail. 3
+4058 Regulators Approve Artificial Heart The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of an artificial heart made by SynCardia Systems as a temporary device for people awaiting transplants. 3
+1779 Stocks Sink on Coke's Gloomy Forecast NEW YORK - Stocks headed lower Wednesday after beverage giant Coca-Cola Co. issued a gloomy forecast, and a lower-than-expected reading on industrial production for August threw the nation's broader economic outlook into question... 0
+1140 Livewire: Fantasy Sports Leagues Thrive Online (Reuters) Reuters - Take 15 million armchair athletes,\add a steady stream of statistics and mix in a healthy dollop\of trash talk. Post it all on the Internet and you've got a #36;3\billion industry built around imaginary sports teams. 3
+7050 "America West: Will Not Bid for ATA CHICAGO (Reuters) - America West Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWA.N</A> on Thursday said it would not bid for assets of bankrupt carrier ATA Airlines, saying the value does not justify the cost." 2
+2583 Microsoft closes Hotmail to Outlook and Outlook Express users From today, new users of Microsoft #39;s Outlook and Outlook Express won #39;t be able to view Hotmail emails for free. The company has announced that in future the service will only be available to subscribers of the MSN premium services costing \$19. 3
+2253 Vodafone targets Japan with 3G offensive Vodafone has unveiled plans for 10 new third-generation handsets for Christmas to help shore up its struggling Japanese unit. Vodafone VOD. 2
+2481 Putin Says State Companies May Buy Yukos Oil Assets (Update3) Russian President Vladimir Putin said state-run companies may bid for OAO Yukos Oil Co. assets in any sale to collect back taxes, raising the prospect of further government control over the nation #39;s oil and gas industry. 2
+2287 Yahoo: Internet withdrawal anguishing com September 22, 2004, 12:36 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. 3
+2344 Bailout plan shelved for Donald Trump #39;s casinos A proposed bailout of Donald J. Trump #39;s casino company has been shelved, and Trump now says he may take the company private. The company #39;s shares fell 10 percent. 2
+2240 Giants creep up in division There was only an quot;uh oh quot; inning for Brett Tomko in the first frame as the Giants pitcher gave up two home runs, but the right-hander got on track and breezed to a 1
+6433 Cal Quarterback to Enter NFL Draft (AP) AP - California quarterback Aaron Rodgers will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft. 1
+6574 Is this the end of IT as we know it? Halsey Minor, CEO of hosted integration provider grand central Communications, has a powerful message for IT: In four years, ... basically the whole notion of enterprise application software is going to be dead. He believes application functionality will instead be available as hosted, pay-per-use services delivered by companies such as Salesforce.com. Putting his money where his mouth is, Minor has recently launched a \$50 million venture capital fund with his own money to fuel on-demand startups. For its part, Grand Central will handle data and process integration between enterprises and multiple on-demand services. 2
+2739 Real Back on Track David Beckham could not hide his relief after Real Madrid overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Roma 4-2 in Champions League Group B. Madrid opened their campaign with a shock 3-0 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen 1
+4030 IBM posts broad Q3 revenue growth NEW YORK - IBM Corp. posted quarterly results on Monday showing 9 percent revenue growth from last year and slight earnings growth, despite a \$320 million charge it took during the quarter to settle some claims in a lawsuit over its pension plan. 3
+1024 Dell Debuts Color Laser Printers Three new models are designed for businesses and home office users. 3
+7169 Smoltz could return to rotation ANAHEIM, Calif. There #39;s a chance John Smoltz could return to the Atlanta Braves #39; rotation if the team finds another closer. 1
+610 AL Wrap: Ortiz Fuels Red Sox Fire as Blue Jays Go Down TORONTO (Reuters) - David Ortiz thumped two homers and drove in four runs to fire the Boston Red Sox to an 11-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wednesday. 1
+7410 Google takes the competition to school While rivals scramble to catch up on the desktop, Google plans to digitize famous libraries. Its official. Google is the most dangerous media company on the planet. 3
+7502 Sharon Predicts 'Breakthrough' in Ties With Palestinians Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said that his government would implement his proposal to dismantle all the Israeli settlements in Gaza and four small ones in the West Bank on schedule. 0
+7233 LSE says no to German exchange for a second time LONDON (CBS.MW) - Failed efforts to merge stock exchanges have littered the trading landscape in recent years, but the German stock exchange isn #39;t giving up on creating a pan-European and British market for trading stocks and derivatives. 2
+6525 Fed Cup all tied up FRANCE #39;S Russian-born Tatiana Golovin left the Fed Cup final hanging in the balance today as she beat Russia #39;s US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-1 to level the tie at 2-2 and take it to the final doubles match. 1
+7200 Palestinians do not need another tyrant YASSER Arafat is dead. A so-called moderate is now chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization. Elections to choose a Palestinian Authority president are scheduled in the West Bank and Gaza for early January. 0
+4690 Hubris, Caution in Boston as Red Sox Eye Victory (Reuters) Reuters - Giddiness. Paranoia. Arrogance. Caution.\All were on display on Wednesday in Boston as the supposedly\cursed Red Sox moved within one victory of a baseball\championship that has eluded them for 86 years. 1
+6841 Lycos, spammers trade blows over screen saver DECEMBER 02, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Lycos Europe NV is caught in a tit-for-tat struggle with spammers just days after releasing a free screen saver program that uses computer downtime to swamp Web sites associated with spam campaigns. 3
+6847 IBM Quitting Computer Business An era will come to an end when IBM sells off its computer manufacturing business, according to The New York Times. A Chinese company seems the likely buyer and the deal should fetch upward of \$2 billion. 2
+4805 Egypt names former player Shehata as caretaker coach The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has appointed a domestic coach to take over Italian Marco Tardelli who was sacked earlier this month after a surprise defeatto Libya, a spokesman said Thursday. 1
+1128 LSU, Oklahoma play openers on Saturday Louisiana State beat Oklahoma in the Bowl Championship Series title game in the Sugar Bowl last January. Both teams play their openers on Saturday in the first full weekend of the college football season. 1
+3758 Blair heads to Hungary for summit Tony Blair is to address leaders at conference of centre-left leaders in Hungarian capital Budapest. 0
+6013 Update 2: Google Says Revenue Growth Is Slowing Shares of Google Inc. slipped in pre-market trading Thursday after the world #39;s most popular Internet search engine warned for the second time in a week that its fourth-quarter revenue growth rate is likely to slow from previous quarters. 2
+3652 U.S. Spies on Chat Rooms Could terrorists be plotting their next move online, obscured by the 'noise' of chat-room chatter? The U.S. government thinks that may be the case and is funding a yearlong study on chat-room surveillance. 3
+2633 Senate weighs H-1B visa changes U.S. senators are debating a controversial measure to exempt foreign student graduates from the cap on H-1B visas. 3
+943 White Sox Edge Phillies Joe Borchard wows the crowd with the longest homer in the 14-year history of U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox edge the Phillies 9-8. 1
+6531 Trouble in PSP Land November 27, 2004 - Things aren #39;t looking good for the PSP over in Japan. Well... maybe that #39;s not exactly true. If you #39;re Sony, and you want to generate lots of hype for your new portable system, things are looking very good. 3
+4673 Stocks Up as Oil Slides NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices, which have held investor enthusiasm for stocks in check for months, fell sharply after a higher-than-expected crude build last week. 2
+3135 UPDATE 4-Court #39;s cards ruling to aid MBNA, American Express The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that the Visa and MasterCard credit card associations violated US antitrust law by barring 2
+1000 Albertsons #39; 2Q Profit Falls 36 Percent Persistent economic sluggishness and continued fallout from the Southern California labor dispute slashed second quarter profits 36 percent for Albertsons Inc. 2
+2999 Violent Protests Erupt Again in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Oct. 2, 2004 - Supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide took to the streets of Haiti #39;s capital for a second day, shooting wildly, smashing cars and blocking roads with burning tires. 0
+5133 Santander Takeover of Abbey Approved by UK #39;s FSA (Update1) The UK #39;s Financial Services Authority approved Santander Central Hispano SA #39;s 9.4 billion-pound (\$17.4 billion) takeover of Abbey National Plc, paving the way for Europe #39;s biggest cross-border bank merger. 2
+5295 PM welcomes EU partnership Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in the Hague last night to participate in the India-European summit. quot;In recognition of Indias growing stature and influence, the EU has proposed a strategic partnership with India. 2
+7481 NASA Leader Cites Finances and Submits His Resignation Sean O #39;Keefe resigned as NASA administrator on Monday, saying he is leaving the position he has held for three years to pursue better economic opportunity for his family. 3
+7236 Paul Tellier leaving immediately as chief executive of Bombardier MONTREAL (CP) - Paul Tellier has disembarked as president and chief executive officer of Bombardier Inc. The bombshell announcement Monday morning came as the Montreal-headquartered multinational transportation 2
+804 #39;We walk a fine line, #39; says the boss whose airline tripped up After one of the most embarrassing weeks in British Airways #39; history, the recriminations begin tomorrow. Rod Eddington, the airline #39;s gregarious Australian chief executive, says he will mount a full investigation 2
+4770 Cavs Pick Up Option on Drew Gooden CLEVELAND (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday picked up the team's 2005-06 contract option on forward Drew Gooden. 1
+6557 Brighter Previews for Your Pictures Epson's Photo Fine technology promises vivid, crisp colors on digital camera LCDs. 3
+6975 Chicken Genome Should Boost DNA Research A red jungle fowl is seen in this undated handout photo. Researchers have assembled the genome sequence of the Red Jungle Fowl, the ancestor of all domestic chickens. 3
+7374 MPAA widens piracy net Hollywood studios launched legal attacks Tuesday on the computer server operators they claim are the technological middlemen making online film theft possible. 3
+4031 Models replace ball boys at Madrid Masters Fashion models replaced traditional ball boys in the biggest surprise Monday at the Madrid Masters, where expected winners included Albert Costa, Alex Corretja and Luis Horna. 1
+2373 US may draw on oil in reserve WASHINGTON Oil prices climbed toward \$49 per barrel Thursday even as the Bush administration considered drawing crude from the US emergency stockpile and lending it to refiners whose supplies were disrupted by Hurricane Ivan. 2
+7354 No. 13 Louisville Beats NC A T, 85-51 LOUISVILLE, Ky., (Sports Network) - Larry O'Bannon netted 25 points to lead No. 13 Louisville over North Carolina A T, 85-51, at Freedom Hall. 1
+962 Australian employee of Canadian oil company reportedly abducted in Yemen (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Diplomats investigated Tuesday a report that an Australian oil engineer had been abducted in Yemen by armed tribesmen, but a conflicting report from Yemen said there was no kidnapping. 0
+1147 Colo. Town Relieved by Bryant Decision (AP) AP - It was the surest sign that the Kobe Bryant case was leaving town for good after a 14-month occupation: A rancher obtained permission to tear down CNN's 15-by-20-foot camera platform near the courthouse. 1
+6988 Leinart, Bush, White and Peterson lead final 5 Four players whose teams are bound for the Orange Bowl dominate the Heisman Trophy finalist list, which was announced Wednesday evening on SportsCenter. 1
+3845 "Poland to Reduce Number of Troops in Iraq (Reuters) Reuters - Poland said Friday it plans to reduce\the number of its troops in Iraq from early next year and will\not remain there ""an hour longer than is sensible.""" 0
+3210 Israel Says It Attacked Islamic Jihad Leader (Reuters) Reuters - The Israeli army said it had attacked\the car of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant commander who\was killed in a Gaza City airstrike on Tuesday. 0
+5104 Mumbai set for battle The battle lines are drawn on the third of the fourth and final test in Mumbai. After a miserable batting display, India fought back thanks to their bowlers to restrict Australia #39;s first innings lead to 99 runs. 1
+6217 For Dempsey, soccer impasse qualifies as a concern US national team candidates expected to begin training in Los Angeles this week for the start of the final round of World Cup qualifying. Instead, the training camp has been postponed because of a contract dispute between the US Soccer Federation and the US National Soccer Team Players Association. 1
+3729 Update 1: Ex-Ahold CEO Says He #39;s Settled With SEC Global grocery retailer Ahold NV and its former chief executive have reached settlements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over charges related to a \$1 billion overstatement of earnings, they said Wednesday. 2
+6449 India test-fires surface-to air missile India has successfully test-fired a surface-to-air missile from a site in the eastern Orissa state on Friday, a government official said on condition of anonymity. 0
+4337 China #39;s economy still sizzling, with GDP up 9.1 in Q3, but prices <b>...</b> China #39;s economic boom is still roaring despite efforts to cool sizzling growth, with gross domestic product climbing 9.5 per cent in the first three quarters of this year, the government reported Friday. 2
+1288 Chargers to start Brees in Houston, beyond com. The San Diego Chargers announced on Monday that Drew Brees will start the 2004 opener against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. 1
+3463 Is King Kahn #39;s reign coming to an end? He is first choice for his club Bayern Munich and used to be an automatic selection for the national team too. But when Germany meets Iran in a friendly this weekend, Kahn is not going to be between the posts. 1
+1435 Shanghai Readies for Rockets-Kings Game (AP) AP - Built in the days of Mao Zedong's 1966-76 Cultural Revolution, Shanghai's rundown city gymnasium is getting the full NBA treatment for next month's exhibition game between the Sacramento Kings and the Houston Rockets. 1
+6880 N.Korea Says Met U.S. Officials, No Nuclear Progress (Reuters) Reuters - North Korean and U.S. officials met this\week in New York but made no progress on restarting six-party\talks on the North's nuclear programs, a North Korean Foreign\Ministry spokesman said on Saturday. 0
+609 AL Wrap: Ortiz Fuels Red Sox Fire as Blue Jays Go Down (Reuters) Reuters - David Ortiz thumped two homers and\drove in four runs to fire the Boston Red Sox to an 11-5 win\over the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wednesday. 1
+6260 Thomson joins takeover bid for ContentGuard Thomson joined Microsoft and Time Warner on Monday in trying to take control of U.S. digital rights management (DRM) company ContentGuard Holdings. 3
+4645 Spanish bank makes bumper profits The Spanish bank which is buying Abbey made a 2.2bn profit (3.1bn euros)in the first nine months of 2004. Banco Santander Central Hispano, which is acquiring the UK lender in a 8. 2
+1792 Oracle Fails to Inspire Tech Rally Oracle Corp. handed the software industry some positive earnings news after the bell on Tuesday, but investors pulled cash from the sector on concerns that information technology spending has become anemic. 2
+5761 Ganguly suspension appealed London - The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed that it had received notice from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that it was intending to appeal against captain Sourav Ganguly #39;s two Test match suspension. 1
+6350 Phishing on the increase, group says (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Online phishing schemes increased significantly in October as financial institutions struggled to combat attempts to steal private account information from online consumers, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). 3
+2570 It #39;s a record: Singh surpasses Woods again When Vijay Singh started out as a pro golfer more than 20 years ago, \$10 million seemed an unreachable goal. One more victory -- and, the way he #39;s playing, that could be only one more tournament away -- and 1
+2590 Before the Bell - ESS Technology drops 4.4 pct Shares of ESS Technology (ESST.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of computer chips for DVD equipment, fell 4.4 percent in premarket trading on Monday after the company lowered its third-quarter revenue and earnings 2
+1166 Pfizer to settle asbestos claims NEW YORK (DowJonesAP) - Pfizer (PFE) said Friday it has agreed to pay \$430 million to settle all lawsuits against it alleging injury from insulation products made by a subsidiary. 2
+4113 We can win the series, says Ganguly quot;After the momentum we have got in Chennai, we should win the next two Tests. We are quite capable of winning the series, quot; Ganguly said. 1
+1364 Hyundai signs deal for China truck plant Hyundai Motor Co. said yesterday that it has signed an agreement with a Chinese company, Jianghuai Automobile Corp., to build a commercial vehicle and engine plant in China #39;s Anhui province. 3
+3481 Turkey a step closer to Brussels The European Commission is set to give the green light later today to accession talks with Turkey. EU leaders will take a final decision in December. 0
+7042 Treasuries Drop, Foreigners Shun 10-Year NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices extended early losses on Thursday after private and foreign investors showed little interest in a sale of reopened debt. 2
+7561 Whitman: EBay To Buy Rent.com; Compliments Craigslist Stake Without reserve. EBay (nasdaq: EBAY - news - people ) on Friday said it is buying Rent.com. The latter, which is privately held, provides online listings of apartment and house rentals. 2
+7425 Air China Main Board Debut Up 6 At HK\$3.15 -2- HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Shares of Air China Ltd. (0753.HK), the country #39;s largest airline, opened 6 higher at their debut Wednesday on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange #39;s main board. 2
+7081 Japan's comics retool the art Animation in America once meant Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. These days, it's just as likely to mean Japanese fighting cyborgs, doe-eyed schoolgirls, and sinister monsters -- thanks in large part to people like John Ledford. 2
+2716 Syracuse Guard Ruled Ineligible for Fall (AP) AP - Syracuse point guard Billy Edelin has been declared ineligible for the first semester of the academic year because he does not meet NCAA academic requirements, school officials said Tuesday. 1
+1089 Counting the Hops (Forbes.com) Forbes.com - Like Network Appliance, many top tech firms are snapping up Linux programmers, hoping to influence the way the operating system evolves. The trick is to hire programmers closest to Linux creator Linus Torvalds. Torvalds oversees Linux development, but he delegates pieces of the system to the 25 or so code maintainers,like Trond Myklebust at NetApp.Maintainers in turn break their projects into smaller pieces, overseen by submaintainers. 3
+5988 Running may have defined the body Next time you drive past a jogger on the street, give her a honk and a wave - she #39;s honing the skill that helped define the human body, according to a study by researchers from the University of Utah and Harvard. 3
+4572 LIFFE ratchets up price war with Merc Derivatives exchange LIFFE turned up the heat on rival Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday by ratcheting up its fee incentive program for some US traders in a bid improve volume in its Eurodollar contract, the CME #39;s flagship offering. 2
+6220 NVIDIA and Intel sign broad cross-license and chipset license <b>...</b> quot;NVIDIA and Intel Corporation announced that the companies have signed a broad, multi-year patent cross-license agreement spanning multiple product lines and product generations. 3
+1324 Bienvenue, Carrefour Lesser-known French retailer turns in a strong first half. Investors, take notice. 2
+2155 George: Loss evicts Marlins #39; playoff hopes MIAMI GARDENS - Monday was supposed to be moving day for the Florida Marlins, a playoff contender already marked extremely fragile. 1
+5818 Japan snubs Russian proposal, says it wants all disputed Kuril <b>...</b> TOKYO: Japan said it wanted Russia to return all four Kuril islands, snubbing Moscow #39;s renewed talk of returning two of them to end the dispute that has prevented the countries from formally ending World War II. 0
+4217 China Mine Blast Kills 56, Death Toll Could Soar BEIJING (Reuters) - A gas explosion in a crowded coal mine in China killed at least 56 people and left 92 missing with little hope of surviving the country's most serious mine accident in years, Xinhua news agency said on Thursday. 0
+4826 AOL To Add Free Anti-Virus Service For Members America Online on Thursday said it would give away a formerly for-fee virus scanning service when it releases a special security-focused edition of its software next month. 3
+4757 Bomb kills one in southern Thailand A bomb has exploded in southern Thailand, killing one person and injuring about 20, in what could be the first reaction to the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters earlier this week. 0
+6830 Conte goes on TV and names names As the bassist for the pop-funk band Tower of Power, Victor Conte laid down a song #39;s backbone by playing a predetermined series of notes. 1
+5216 Sparks fly in Gold Fields bid battle The bitterly fought \$8.1bn (4.5bn) bid battle for control of Gold Fields is set to become even more acrimonious this week when Harmony Gold Mining launches a fresh attack on its target #39;s track record. 2
+6411 No. 17 Rutgers Stops South Dakota State (AP) AP - Freshman guard Matee Ajavon scored 29 points to lead Rutgers over South Dakota State 68-50 on Thursday in the opening game of the Paradise Jam tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 1
+2547 Iran deploys new missile TEHRAN: Iran added one more missile to its military arsenal and the defense minister said Saturday his country was ready to confront any external threat. 0
+5566 Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Island, Kills Six JAKARTA (Reuters) - An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook an island in eastern Indonesia on Friday, killing six people and injuring at least six more, a government official said. 0
+7490 Blast kills at least three in crowded market in southern <b>...</b> MANILA, Philippines At least three people have been killed and several injured in a powerful explosion at a crowded public market in the southern Philippines. 0
+878 Women #39;s basketball team finds special place in Chancellor #39;s heart The medal ceremony had ended. Van Chancellor had already shed a few tears, but he had held his emotions together through all the hugs and dancing, even through the victory 1
+7377 UPDATE: Air China Shares Up 8 On Hong Kong Debut HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Air China Ltd. #39;s (0753.HK) stock gained 8 on its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange Wednesday, and analysts said there is scope for slight further 2
+6186 Woods wins Dunlop Phoenix Miyazaki - Tiger Woods shot a 3-under 67 Sunday to win the Dunlop Phoenix for his first title since February and first victory in Japan. 1
+4702 Germany to kick off 2006 World Cup FRANKFURT, Germany -- Hosts Germany will play in the opening match of the 2006 World Cup, the organizing committee of the governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday. 1
+6317 "No Sign of El Nino in Pacific for Now - Scientists (Reuters) Reuters - Sea temperatures in the southeastern\Pacific show no sign of bringing extreme ""El Nino"" weather\conditions in the next two months, Peru's Maritime Institute\(IMARPE) said on Tuesday." 3
+5400 Clarett accuses Ohio State of improprieties; school denies claims Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett accused coach Jim Tressel, his staff and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, cars, and thousands of dollars, including for bogus summer jobs. 1
+6710 Murdoch novel reveals Alzheimer's The last novel by the author Iris Murdoch reveals the first signs of Alzheimer's disease, experts say. 0
+4823 New Englanders greet the day with wings on their heels In a Framingham coffee shop yesterday morning, an elderly man softly asked a customer if he could see her newspaper. When the woman held up the front page, emblazoned with news of the Red Sox victory, the man stared in silence, touched his eyes, and began to cry. 1
+5370 "CVS Same-Store Sales Up 5.4 Percent NEW YORK (Reuters) - Drugstore chain CVS Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CVS.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CVS.N</A> on Tuesday said October sales at stores open at least a year rose 5.4 percent on higher demand for prescriptions and other merchandise at its CVS stores." 2
+1182 Microsoft Sees Open-Source Threat Looming Ever Larger Microsoft Corp. is facing growing pressure from open-source software across every segment of its businessa competitive threat that could have significant consequences for its financial future going forward 3
+7321 Trade Gap Swells More Than Expected The US trade deficit widened nearly 9 percent in October to a record \$55.5 billion as sky-high oil prices helped propel imports into uncharted territory, the government said on Tuesday. 2
+2054 Sudan says it will abide by 'unfair' UN resolution on Darfur (AFP) AFP - Sudan has condemned as quot;unfair quot; a new UN resolution calling on Khartoum to restore security to the crisis-wracked Darfur region or face possible sanctions, but said it would abide by the UN's demands. 0
+2762 Air Canada to Buy 45 Aircraft From Embraer Scheduled to fly out of bankruptcy-court shelter this week, Air Canada announced a deal Wednesday to buy 45 Embraer aircraft in a deal worth at least \$1. 2
+2017 Florida, Alabama pick up the pieces after Ivan People in Florida and Alabama have started to clean up after hurricane Ivan - the third such pummelling for Florida alone in just five weeks. 2
+2542 Half.com to continue at full speed This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Online auction giant eBay won #39;t be closing down its Half. 3
+3148 Brewers introduce prospective buyer Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Mark L. Attanasio was introduced as next owner of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Attanasio, an investor from Los Angeles, is planning on buying the team from the family of Commissioner Bud Selig. 1
+6912 Shuttle to launch without repair kit? The CAIB report urged NASA to develop a way for astronauts during flight to inspect the orbiter and make emergency repairs to its insulation tiles and reinforced carbon-carbon panels. 3
+4542 Sara Lee 1st-Quarter Net Rises on Fee (Reuters) Reuters - Sara Lee Corp. on Tuesday\posted a 53 percent increase in quarterly profit, as a fee\related to the 1999 sale of a tobacco business helped offset\higher costs for meat and cotton. 2
+5951 UN council arrives in Nairobi UN Security Council members have arrived in Nairobi for a two-day meeting devoted to the conflicts engulfing Sudan, including the western Darfur region. 0
+5910 Hassan: #39;Abhorrent act #39; says Blair Western political leaders have united to condemn the kidnappers of charity worker Margaret Hassan after a video surfaced apparently showing a militant firing a pistol into the head of a blindfolded woman wearing an orange jumpsuit. 0
+5134 10 O'Clock News goes interactive BBC One's 10 O'Clock News is launching the first interactive news television bulletin on Tuesday. 3
+7587 Hobbit-finding Boffins in science top 10 AP - Australian scientists who helped discover a species of tiny humans nicknamed Hobbits have been hailed for making the second most important scientific achievement of 2004. 3
+3389 Italian PM, Gaddafi open gas pipeline in new era of #39;friendship #39; MELLITAH, Libya : Italia #39;s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi opened a gas pipeline between their countries in a new era of quot;friendship and cooperation quot; across the Mediterranean. 0
+3352 #39;Hawks primed to finally surpass Rams Editor #39;s note: ESPN senior NFL writer John Clayton #39;s weekly quot;First And 10 quot; column takes you around the league with a look at the best game of the week followed by primers for 10 other games. 1
+2529 Serena takes China title Serena Williams got back to winning ways with victory over US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final of the China Open on Sunday. 1
+2664 Hilfiger shares plunge amid probe Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. plummeted 22 percent yesterday following Friday #39;s announcement that the apparel maker #39;s US division received subpoenas from the US Attorney #39;s Office regarding 2
+2104 Sun looks for props with new server, storage hardware Sun Microsystems will hold its quarterly product launch this week, unleashing a raft of new hardware offerings spanning servers to storage. 3
+6371 Sid Meier #39;s Pirates! sets sail The fourth-quarter deluge of top-quality games continued today, with Atari announcing that Sid Meier #39;s Pirates! had shipped to stores. 3
+3078 Nikkei Up 2.5 Pct in Afternoon Tokyo #39;s Nikkei average jumped 2.5 percent by mid-afternoon on Monday as semiconductor-related stocks such as Advantest Corp. mirrored a rally by their US peers while banks and brokerages extended last week #39;s gains. 2
+6955 UPDATE 1-Australia survive NZ flurry to square series Australia withstood a late flurry of exciting strokeplay from pace bowler Kyle Mills to beat New Zealand by 17 runs in Wednesday #39;s second limited-overs international to square their best-of-three series at 1-1. 1
+6326 Three arrested after demanding money from NBA star Three men were arrested Tuesday night for trying to extort \$3 million from Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony. Joubert Santos and Jason Pabon of the Bronx 1
+7207 Sony #39;s game war advances to next level Rival Sony began its worldwide assault yesterday by launching a new handheld console, PlayStation Portable, in game-crazy Japan. Sony aims to seek and destroy GameBoy and its maker Nintendo #39;s \$5billion hold 3
+5618 UPDATE 4-New York #39;s Spitzer charges Universal Life with fraud New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Friday filed suit against Universal Life Resources (ULR), charging the life and disability insurance broker with taking fraudulent kick-backs for steering business to certain insurers 2
+922 Stocks Dip on Consumer Income Report News (AP) AP - An unsettling report on consumer incomes set off a spate of profit-taking on Wall Street Monday as investors worried that a tepid economy would erode companies' third-quarter earnings. Another drop in oil prices failed to shake the gloom from the market. 2
+6647 O2 to roll out i-mode The deal, which was leaked to the press last week, will see the UK-based mobile operator deliver data services -- such as games, ringtones and entertainment -- through a platform that has been credited with making NTT DoCoMo the force that it is in 3
+5505 Metropolitan Life Mandates Banks For Sterling Bond LONDON (Dow Jones)--Metropolitan Life Global Funding has mandated HSBC, Deutsche Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland to lead-manage its forthcoming sterling-denominated bond issue, one of the lead managers said Thursday. 2
+7011 Australian Open Exec Says Clijsters Out (AP) AP - Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters is not expected to play in the first Grand Slam of next year while she continues to recover from an injury to her left wrist. 1
+7194 Sony takes on Nintendo in portable game console market with PSP (AFP) AFP - Sony launched a frontal assault on Nintendo's domination of the portable game console market by kicking off Japan sales of its new PlayStation Portable (PSP), drawing huge lines in Tokyo. 3
+1203 Astros 10, Pirates 5 HOUSTON Mike Lamb went four-for-five with a homer and four RB-Is to lead the Houston Astros to their ninth straight win with a 10-to-five victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates today. 1
+2996 Ukraine opposition seeks legal changes KIEV -- Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko yesterday pressed for the prime minister's removal from office, dismissal of electoral officials, and new legislation to guard against fraud in a new presidential runoff, warning that his supporters would continue to blockade government offices until outgoing President Leonid D. Kuchma meets those demands. 0
+4897 Iraqi president on visit to Kuwait KUWAIT CITY - Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar arrived in Kuwait on Saturday for a two-day official visit, an AFP correspondent reported. 0
+5155 Ivory Coast's Army Bombs Rebel Towns (Reuters) Reuters - Government warplanes and helicopter\gunships pounded rebel-held towns in northern Ivory Coast for a\second day on Friday, fueling fears of a slide into all-out war\in the world's top cocoa grower. 0
+4682 Sony Announces PlayStation Por Sony Corp. announced a price more fitting of a video-game machine than a slick movie-playing gadget for its new PlayStation Portable - 19,800 yen (\$186). 3
+5605 Microsoft probing reported flaws in Windows XP SP2 NOVEMBER 12, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. yesterday said it is investigating claims that several new vulnerabilities have been found in Windows XP Service Pack 2 by security firm Finjan Software Inc. 3
+2094 The battle for DR Congo's wildlife As donors pledge \$40m to save DR Congo's wildlife, life in Virunga Park remains a battle ground. 3
+5638 Fed Sticks With Its 'Measured' Pace Federal Reserve officials agreed at a meeting in September that they probably would keep raising their benchmark interest rate in coming quarters because of the likelihood of continued solid economic growth. 2
+5861 IBM launches global computing grid IBM announced today that it was driving the initiative to use the worlds vast untapped computer power for useful things (like playing games and shopping online isn #39;t useful! 3
+7034 Europe to send more troops to Iraq US appeals to European nations to boost NATO missions in Iraq and Afghanistan have been a success, with the alliance announcing a small expansion of its fledgling military training facility in Baghdad. 0
+4137 F1: British Grand Prix ruled out Jackie Stewart rejects Bernie Ecclestone's claims that the British Grand Prix is dead. 0
+3400 Elbaradei, Environmentalist Tipped for Nobel (Reuters) Reuters - Among those tipped to win the 2004 Nobel\Peace Prize on Friday are the U.N. nuclear watchdog and its\leader Mohamed ElBaradei, a Kenyan environmentalist and a\Russian anti-nuclear activist. 0
+5881 Unhappy Robinson Rejoins 76ers (AP) AP - Unhappy he hasn't been traded, Glenn Robinson rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. 1
+1868 New handheld computer from SONY with electroluminescent display (CP) - SONY has introduced it #39;s Clie PEG-VZ90, an entertainment multimedia handheld using Palm OS 5.2.1. The unit boasts the world #39;s largest 480x320 pixels organic electroluminescent (EL) display, which many regard as a next-generation technology capable 3
+1950 Veteran defender signs with Newcastle; Dyer out with injury Newcastle, England (Sports Network) - Central defender Ronny Johnsen signed a deal with Newcastle United until the next transfer window in January. 1
+3907 American shoppers splurge in September WASHINGTON (AFP) - Shoppers -- the dynamo in the US economy -- shrugged off rising energy prices and splurged in malls and car showrooms in September, a government report showed. 2
+6731 AOL Upgrades Multimedia Search Site com. America Online Inc. on Wednesday launched new features in its Singingfish search site for audio and video on the Web. AOL, a division of Time Warner Inc. 3
+6513 #39;SICKOS #39; HUNTING FOR DEER WITH A MOUSE SAN ANTONIO - Forget about PlayStation 2 - Texas entrepreneur wants to kick computer gaming up to the next level by offering players a chance at some real-live killing via mouse and modem. 3
+936 Maker of Twinkies Delays Filing Annual Report, Hires Turnaround <b>...</b> KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 30 -- Twinkie maker Interstate Bakeries Corp. on Monday delayed filing its annual report for the second time, a move that dragged shares lower by more than 42 percent on speculation about the company #39;s ongoing viability. 2
+3582 Nobel Economics Prize Awarded Norwegian-born Finn Kydland and Edward Prescott of the United States won the 2004 Nobel\economics prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. 2
+4350 Agassi advances in Madrid MADRID, Spain (Ticker) - Appearing in his first tournament since the US Open, Andre Agassi has not displayed much rust. The 34-year-old Agassi advanced to the semifinals of the Tennis Masters Madrid on Friday 1
+4348 Column: Alabama fans should take responsibility for their own <b>...</b> Tennessee and Alabama fans needed extra reasons to hate each other about as much as Deion Sanders needs more reasons to love himself. 1
+4584 Broadcom taps ex-Philips executive as CEO Scott McGregor, former head of Royal Philips Electronics' semiconductor division, will replace Alan Ross, who plans to retire. 3
+5413 Chips are down in tech world EUROPE #39;s biggest chipmaker, Infineon, rocked the technology world today as profits fell e100m (70m) short of analysts #39; expectations. 2
+1115 US economy generated 144,000 jobs in August (AFP) AFP - The US economy generated 144,000 jobs in August, the Labour Department said, in a sign that the labour market was improving slightly after two sluggish months. 2
+6012 Fini named Italy foreign minister The leader of Italy's right-wing National Alliance, Gianfranco Fini, is appointed foreign minister. 0
+1167 Apache Balks At Microsoft #39;s Licensing Demands For Anti-Spam <b>...</b> com. The Apache Software Foundation, developers of the popular open-source Apache web server, said on Thursday that it wouldn #39;t support the proposed anti-spam standard Sender ID, because the licensing terms set by Microsoft Corp. 3
+2019 Loeb extends lead over Solberg CARDIFF -- Championship leader Sebastien Loeb took two stage wins to boost his lead over Norwegian Petter Solberg as the Rally of Britain entered its second leg on Saturday. 1
+5190 Research predicts iceless Arctic Global warming is causing the Arctic ice-cap to melt at such an unprecedented rate that by the summer of 2070 it may have no ice at all, according to the most comprehensive study carried out on global climate change in the region. 3
+3046 ESPN.com news services HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros enter today #39;s contest against the Colorado Rockies knowing that a victory will earn them an improbable playoff berth. 1
+2465 MLB: New York Yankees 6, Boston 4 Hideki Matsui homered and drove in two runs Friday night as the New York Yankees increased their division lead with a 6-4 win over Boston. 1
+6812 Blame pinned on British home secretary for 'exposing' affair (AFP) AFP - The blame falls on Home Secretary David Blunkett for exposing his three-year affair with the married publisher of The Spectator, the magazine itself charges in its latest issue. 0
+3052 Ahold to Sell Spain Operations to Permira (AP) AP - The Dutch supermarket retailer Ahold, seeking to streamline global operations and reduce debt, said Sunday it will sell its holdings in Spain to Permira Funds for about #36;849 million. 2
+5984 Israeli tank reportedly kills Egyptian troops An Israeli tank has opened fire and killed three Egyptian troops on the sensitive border between the two countries, mistaking them for Palestinian militants on the way to carry out an attack, Israeli media says. 0
+7433 No. 3 Georgia Tech Rolls Over James Madison, 72-47 ATLANTA (Sports Network) - Isma #39;il Muhammad scored a team-high 14 points, Jarrett Jack added 13 and third-ranked Georgia Tech rolled over James Madison, 72-47, in a non-league tilt at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum. 1
+1137 Mauresmo cruises to straight-set victory NEW YORK No. 2 women #39;s seed Amelie Mauresmo of France advanced to the fourth round of the US Open, defeating No. 31 seed Maria Vento-Kabchi 6-2, 6-0 Friday. 1
+4174 CERN to Probe Life, the Universe and Everything (Reuters) Reuters - It has revolutionized physics, made 3
+1571 Senegal #39;s Camara scores first goals for Celtic in 3-0 win Senegal striker Henri Camara scored his first two goals for champions Celtic in their 3-0 win against Dundee in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday. 1
+5200 Wilson well placed in Mexico City Britain #39;s Justin Wilson was fourth in first qualifying for the final Champ Car race of the season in Mexico City. Wilson is looking to end his season on a high note after missing out on the rookie #39;s title to AJ Allmendinger. 1
+2800 IBM Says Blue Gene Breaks Speed Record (AP) AP - IBM Corp. claimed unofficial bragging rights Tuesday as owner of the world's fastest supercomputer. For three years running, the fastest supercomputer has been NEC's Earth Simulator in Japan. 3
+5268 Bonds deserves a quot;C quot; for historic 73 What symbol should be placed next to Barry Bonds #39; monumental mark of 73 home runs? How about a capital quot;C quot; for quot;The Cream, quot; quot;The Clear, quot; quot;The Cheat quot;? 1
+1876 TV war puts tour of India in doubt Australian cricket chiefs fear a battle over television rights could cause next month #39;s Test series in India to be cancelled, and last night were seeking clarification from Indian board president 1
+6366 Lions have their work cut out for them against Manning You see it every time Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning steps to the line of scrimmage before taking the snap. It #39;s like he #39;s going through his own little workout routine. 1
+3391 Head2Head Reader Responses The Packers have a far better shot at making the playoffs than the Titans. The Packers play in a much easier division, which gives them a better chance at winning the magic number of games (10? 1
+2827 Neck stents boosted in two studies Boston Scientific Corp. and Medtronic Inc. , competing to enter the US market for stents that keep neck arteries open, said separate studies showed their devices prevent complications including stroke after 30 days. 2
+989 Veritas Keeps Reaching into Its Wallet By acquiring KVault, which makes e-mail-archiving software, it aims to erode EMC #39;s lead and rebuild investors #39; confidence. 3
+1701 Benitez Plans Tactical Overhaul Rafael Benitez embarks on his first European campaign as Liverpool boss tomorrow with a warning to his players that the continents finest have got wise to English tactics. 1
+2759 Telecom equipment maker Agere to cut 500 employees, 7.6 of <b>...</b> Telecommunications equipment maker Agere Systems Inc. said Wednesday it will lay off 500 employees, or 7.6 per cent of its workforce, as part of a corporate restructuring. 2
+4129 Nets 96, Bobcats 89 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - In some ways, the New Jersey Nets are searching for an identity as much as the expansion Charlotte Bobcats. It #39;s the price of being dismantled in the offseason. 1
+3316 Hussein Beat Sanctions With Bribes Saddam Hussein made \$11 billion in illegal income and eroded the world's toughest economic embargo during his final years as Iraq's leader through shrewd schemes to secretly buy off dozens of countries, top foreign officials and major international figures, said a new report by the chief U.S. weapons inspector released yesterday. 0
+4846 EU Clears Flextronics Purchase of Units (AP) AP - European Union regulators Friday cleared Singapore's Flextronics International Ltd., the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, to acquire factories from Canada's Nortel Networks Corp. 0
+2303 4 nations lobby jointly for permanent seats UNITED NATIONS - Japan, Brazil, Germany and India formed a lobbying group to help one another get permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council and head off proposals that might work against them. 0
+6436 Behaviour control by smartphone The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing mobile phones designed to learn users #39; daily habits so that they can predict what users will do, reports The Register. 3
+5592 France joins Germany, Japan in economic slide (AFP) AFP - The French economy hit a rough patch in the third quarter, throwing the government's full-year growth target into question amid signs of an economic slowdown in the 12-nation eurozone. 2
+5342 Volcano #39;cowboys #39; who ride a ring of fire Scientists tap everything from gas-sniffing devices to GPS systems to better forecast when a mountain will stir. By Brad Knickerbocker Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. 3
+1081 Media speculate on successor as England coach prepares to step <b>...</b> With Sir Clive Woodward seemingly on his way to soccer, England #39;s rugby team is looking for a new coach to follow up last year #39;s World Cup triumph. 1
+3433 U.S. Wildlife Refuges Facing Grave Threats A sweeping wildlife preserve in southwestern Arizona is among the nation's 10 most endangered refuges, due in large part to illegal drug and immigrant traffic and Border Patrol operations, a conservation group said Friday. 3
+2603 A Graphic Film of Protest, and Cries of Blasphemy The director of a 10-minute film shown on Dutch television hopes to draw attention to what she says is widespread but hidden violence against Muslim women. 0
+5764 Hornets' Davis Out with Back Injury (Reuters) Reuters - New Orleans Hornets guard\Baron Davis is expected to be sidelined one-to-two weeks\because of a lower back injury. 1
+2129 Video: Taking It with You What kind of things do you want to be truly portable? That #39;s become an interesting question now that so much is digital in our lives. 3
+5695 American deaths The Pentagon has released the names of the following US service members killed recently in Iraq: 0
+7264 At Least 10 Iraqis Killed in Insurgent Attack Officials in Iraq say at least 10 Iraqis have been killed and several others wounded in separate insurgent attacks across the country. 0
+7566 Cisco invests \$12 million in Japan R amp;D center On Thursday, the company announced it will invest \$12 million over the next five years in a new research and development center in Tokyo. 3
+5991 Israeli tank kills three Egyptian troops An Israeli tank has opened fire and killed three Egyptian troops in a border zone near the Gaza Strip after mistaking them for Palestinian arms smugglers, Israeli security sources say. 0
+5547 More mature Busch looking forward to Darlington Kurt Busch has learned a lot during his four years in NASCAR #39;s top series. He just hopes that knowledge is enough to carry him and his Roush Racing team to a Nextel Cup championship. 1
+7136 Scientists Study Deep Tremors Under San Andreas Fault Seismologists are studying mysterious tremors deep under the San Andreas Fault that may signal future earthquakes. The continuous tremors are quot;a kind of chatter quot; emanating from a depth far below the surface 3
+5246 Hezbollah plane flies over Israel Lebanon #39;s guerrilla organization Hezbollah announced Sunday it hd flown an unmanned reconnaissance plane over northern Israel for the first time. 0
+4171 LIVE: prime minister #39;s questions Despite Alan Milburn holding his first press conference as Labour #39;s election strategist yesterday, it #39;s unlikely Tony Blair will be able to escape the shadow of Iraq at today #39;s session of PMQs. 0
+1939 Basayev Claims Responsibility for Beslan School Hostage Siege A Chechen rebel commander has claimed responsibility for the school hostage siege in southern Russia earlier this month, during which more than 320 hostages were killed, half of them children. 0
+1871 Toyota confirms signing of Italian driver Jarni Trulli from Sauber Toyota confirmed Thursday that Jarno Trulli will drive for the Formula One team starting next season. The Italian signed a two-year contract two days ago and will partner German driver 1
+2972 Cubs plate three runs in ninth inning, fall a run short The Chicago Cubs need more than rally caps, good-luck charms or curse-busters now. Mike Hampton and Dewayne Wise each hit two-run homers to lead the Atlanta Braves to 1
+4858 Ukraine Challenger Predicts Mass Cheating in Vote (Reuters) Reuters - Liberal challenger Viktor Yushchenko\predicted on Friday that Ukrainian authorities would resort to\mass fraud to ensure victory for the establishment candidate in\an increasingly tense weekend presidential poll. 0
+786 Shaukat Aziz gets vote of confidence ISLAMABAD: Newly-elected known as finance wizard Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has secured vote of confidence form the national assembly. 0
+1671 Osaka school killer of 8, yakuza boss executed TOKYO - Mamoru Takuma, convicted for murdering eight children at an Osaka elementary school in 2001, has been executed, informed sources said Tuesday. 0
+1550 Panasonic unleashes new DVD recorder line Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., better known for its Panasonic brand, will soon start international sales of a high-end DVD recorder that offers network connectivity, the company said Wednesday. 3
+7418 MicroStrategy Turnover Draws Analyst Scrutiny MicroStrategy Inc. said yesterday that president and chief financial officer Eric F. Brown had resigned and that founder Michael J. Saylor would again hold the company's top three jobs, prompting some analysts to raise concerns about the company's stock. 3
+6076 Roddick breaks down Safin Top-seeded Roger Federer overcame a second-set lapse and remained unbeaten in the ATP Masters Cup Championships with a victory last night over Carlos Moya. 1
+2831 Rough ride won #39;t stop next X Prize shot The rolling experienced by SpaceShipOne on its first Ansari X Prize flight on Wednesday will not jeopardise the team #39;s chances of winning the \$10 million purse, team members said in a post-flight briefing. 3
+4561 Rally demands aid worker #39;s release COLLEAGUES of aid worker Margaret Hassan, kidnapped a week ago today, gathered at a rally in Baghdad to demand her release. More than 200 people staged the protest as the Foreign Office dismissed claims that 0
+5485 "News: Banks prepare for ATM cyber crime An industry and law enforcement group hopes to prevent Windows XP-based cash machines from inspiring ""the next wave of ATM crime.""\" 3
+4568 Lakshmi Mittal is Britain #39;s richest man London: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal, who is set to control the world #39;s largest steelmaker, has emerged as the richest man in Britain. 2
+881 Scaffold collapse survivors improving One of the men who survived Friday #39;s fatal scaffold collapse is in guarded condition at Detroit Receiving Hospital and the two other survivors were released on Sunday, a hospital spokeswoman said. 2
+4852 Thai inquiry over Muslim deaths The Thai prime minister pledges to set up an independent inquiry into the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters in police custody. 0
+3305 Transparent Search a Snap SAN FRANCISCO -- A new company launched by dotcom survivor idealab aims to take a chunk out of the search market by letting users slice and dice their search results. 3
+5098 Brennan Confirms Departure For 18 years Tom Brennan has been has been a sidelines fixture at Patrick Gym.His 19th will be his last. Today at his news conference, Brennan admitted he was at the end. 1
+730 Now It's Official: U.S. Growth Slowed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy slowed more sharply in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring. 2
+5701 Except for less export business, most find little to complain <b>...</b> Longtime Gonzales County rancher Jim Selman, who raises calves in the biggest cattle county in the nation #39;s biggest cattle state, sees 2004 as a year to remember. 2
+2808 Typhoon Meari kills nine in Japan moving northeast over large parts of the country including Tokyo, with winds up to 67 miles per hour. Media reports said at least nine had died, but public broadcaster NHK said the toll had reached 11. 0
+5894 Queen Urges Thais to Help Govt. Fight Muslim Unrest BANGKOK (Reuters) - Revered Queen Sirikit has urged all Thais to work with the government in its fight against the violence in the largely Muslim south, where almost 500 people have been killed since January. 0
+6310 A.I.G. Will Accept Monitor and Pay \$80 Million to Close Inquiries The insurance company has agreed to pay about \$80 million to settle investigations into insurance sales that were used by companies to manipulate their earnings. 2
+5494 MOTOR RACING: FERRARI IN TALK FURY FERRARI are to snub crucial talks at Heathrow today aimed at revolutionising Grand Prix racing. The Italian giants are the only team blocking radical changes that could save the leading outfits 1
+6487 Rioters firebomb police station TERRIFIED police have told how they feared they would die as a rampaging mob burnt down the police station in which they were trapped on Palm Island, off north Queensland. 0
+1116 Yukos faces tax arrears of \$4bn MOSCOW: Russias tax ministry said on Friday that it had raised its back tax claims against oil major Yukos by a fifth for 01, to 119. 2
+2715 Angry Philippoussis loses again Defending champion Mark Philippoussis crashed out in the first round of the Shanghai Open on Tuesday, losing to American Glenn Weiner 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. 1
+2078 Bryant clinches maiden win Bart Bryant clinched his first PGA Tour title with a three-shot victory in the Texas Open in San Antonio. The 41-year-old, who shot a 60 in his third round to move into a three-stroke lead, hit a final-round 67 to hold off Patrick Sheehan. 1
+2554 Japan Ministers Resign Ahead of Reshuffle TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese cabinet ministers tendered their resignations on Monday, setting the stage for Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to make new appointments aimed at boosting his popularity and tightening his grip on power after a set-back in July's upper house elections. 0
+4246 Nigerian Military Officers Charged with Coup Plot (Reuters) Reuters - Four Nigerian military officers and a\civilian were accused Thursday of plotting to overthrow\President Olusegun Obasanjo by firing a rocket at his\helicopter, court documents showed. 0
+6041 Prince Charles chastised for quot;old fashioned quot; views A minister has launched a scathing attack on heir to the throne Prince Charles, accusing him of being quot;very old fashioned quot; and out of touch in his views on teaching in schools. 0
+7424 Memphis activates guard Williams Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday activated point guard Jason Williams from the injured list, while placing guard Antonio Burks on the IL. 1
+1768 Earthquake Rocks Indonesia's Bali, One Dead BALI, Indonesia (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia's premier tourist island of Bali Wednesday, killing one person, injuring at least two and triggering some panic, officials said. 0
+3902 Pfizer Sends Out Update On Drug Bextra Pfizer Inc. said Friday that it will provide health-care professionals with additional information about its Bextra arthritis drug and that it will conduct further studies to confirm the drug #39;s long-term cardiovascular safety record. 2
+6108 Bush Signs Into Law Debt Ceiling Increase <p></p><p> WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush on Friday signed intolaw a measure authorizing an \$800 billion increase in thecredit limit of the United States, the White House said.</p> 0
+2331 Lawsuit alleges Wal-Mart biased against black truckers LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A Mississippi man is suing Wal-Mart, claiming the world #39;s largest retailer discriminates against blacks from seeking truck-driving jobs in 12 Southern states, including Virginia. 2
+3739 Next space station crew to launch Expedition 10, the next crew to live on the International Space Station (ISS), is set to launch from Kazakhstan. US astronaut Leroy Chiao and Russian cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov will leave the Baikonur Cosmodrome on a Soyuz rocket at 0306GMT on Thursday. 3
+7555 Circuit City Cautious on Outlook Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted a narrower quarterly loss from continuing operations but said its outlook was cautious for the 2
+1926 Two hurricanes = two deductibles Many homeowners in the Orlando area suffered a double blow when hurricanes Charley and Frances struck in quick succession. Now, they #39;re smarting from a financial one-two punch - two insurance deductibles. 2
+5414 Microsoft to showcase new MSN Search preview Microsoft is having big problems in the Search Engine Market. Their online search engine stands nowhere on popularity charts and now Google and Yahoo! 3
+3057 Mobile phone network reaches last of China's ethnic minorities (AFP) AFP - China has brought its mobile phone network to the last of its ethnic minority regions previously cut off from communication with the outside world, state media reported. 3
+3340 Owen fitness holds the key Michael Owen will have one last chance to prove his fitness - and possibly determine which formation England will employ against Wales on Saturday. 1
+1272 Caribbean Braces for Another Hurricane (AP) AP - Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and stock up on supplies as the fourth major hurricane of the season churned closer to the Caribbean, packing sustained winds of 105 mph. 0
+5367 AMD et Chartered signent des contrats d #39;approvisionnement et de <b>...</b> SUNNYVALE, Calif. and SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)9 Novembre 2004--Chartered adopte la fabrication de prcision automatise d #39;AMD et prvoit de fabriquer des processeurs AMD64 en 2006. 3
+4504 Treasuries Mirror Oil's Climb (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. Treasury yields hit their lowest\level in almost seven months on Monday as record high oil\prices clouded the outlook for global economic growth. 2
+4067 N Korea crisis talks set to resume A top North Korean official has flagged the resumption of multilateral talks over the country #39;s efforts to develop nuclear weapons. 0
+5940 Jack In The Box profit surges 32 percent, helped by sales jump SAN DIEGO San Diego-based Jack in the Box says profit for its latest quarter soared 32 percent. The fast-food chain says net income for the fourth quarter rose to 21-point-7 (m) million dollars from 16-point-4 (m) million a year ago. 2
+4384 Agassi bites the dust as Russian Safin sets up final clash with <b>...</b> MADRID: Marat Safin defeated Andre Agassi 6-3, 7-6 yesterday to book a place in the Madrid Masters final against Argentina #39;s David Nalbandian. 1
+4451 Regulators Let Cingular Buy AT amp;T Wireless The \$41 billion merger between Cingular Wireless LLC and AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. won approval from the Federal Communications Commission yesterday, according to federal sources close to 3
+2348 Infocus: Detecting Worms and Abnormal Activities with NetFlow, Part 2 This paper discusses the use of NetFlow, a traffic profile monitoring technology available on many routers, for use in the early detection of worms, spammers, and other abnormal network activity in large enterprise networks and service providers. Part 2 of 2. 3
+1747 Communist Party seeks to win back people #39;s support THE Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has read the writing on the wall and is out to shore up its moral right to keep ruling the country. 0
+3392 Mark Cuban prompts dot-com redux reporteri #39;s notebook SAN FRANCISCO--Hope and cynicism sparred to a draw on Tuesday at the glitzy opening banquet of Web 2.0 conference here, as serial entrepreneur and reality TV show host Mark Cuban took the stage to talk about what #39;s next for the 10-year 3
+2173 India seeks new TV bids The Indian Board re-opens the bidding for TV rights after Australian threaten to cancel their tour. 0
+6453 Recording Industry, File-Share Face Off The next chapter in the global legal battle between the recording industry and file-sharing services is due to unfold here Monday when the owners of the hugely popular Kazaa software go on trial on civil copyright infringement charges. 3
+7562 Broncos DT Elliss Out for the Season ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (Sports Network) - Veteran defensive tackle Luther Elliss of the Denver Broncos will miss the remainder of the season because of a herniated disk in his lower back. 1
+4498 "This Just In - Sprint is Stupid \\Found this via BoingBoing this morning:\\""The new Treo 650 is out today -- and as a long-time fan of the Treo, I've been\looking forward to it. I've asked in the past for ""one with everything"" -- a\phone with all the features I could want in one device, without\compromises. It looks like PalmOne delivered, with a 320x320 screen, removable\battery, upgraded OS, a better camera, and Bluetooth.""\\""Oops -- not quite! TreoCentral is reporting that the Sprint version of the\Treo 650 doesn't allow you to use Bluetooth for dial-up networking through\your computer. Apparently other carriers will, but not Sprint.""\\""You see, Sprint sells connection cards, which are PCCards that allow you to\dial up y ...\\" 3
+1028 Milosevic Startled: No Applause It was to have been Slobodan Milosevic #39;s day of dignity, the day on which the former Serbian leader would, with certain drama, lay out his defense strategy in his trial 0
+7316 Hanover Striker Mathis to Return to US Hanover 96 striker Clint Mathis is to return to the United States after only a year in the Bundesliga, the German club said Tuesday. 1
+4968 Van driven by Arsenal quest for glory There #39;s little danger of Robin Van Persie getting carried away with himself. After scoring a dramatic first Premiership goal with the injury-time equaliser against Southampton 1
+3087 Red Hat Buys Netscape Enterprise Suite Technologies Red Hat chairman and chief executive Matthew Szulik said in a statement: quot;Directory Server and Certificate Management System have already been widely deployed in the enterprise and are mature 3
+3492 Martha Stewart reports to jail to begin sentence the time she had to report to the country #39;s oldest federal prison for women. service of her sentence, quot; a Federal Bureau of Prisons statement said. 2
+3191 Israelis force down Lufthansa jet Israeli jets force a flight to Tel Aviv to land in Cyprus after a bomb alert German officials did not consider serious. 0
+2635 Microsoft Crafts Backup Plan (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Microsoft Corp. officials said yesterday that the company has spent millions of dollars preparing a version of its Windows operating system without a program for playing digital music and videos, in the event it loses its bid to postpone antitrust sanctions ordered by European authorities. 3
+4508 Spyware opponents win another battle The Federal Trade Commission won an important victory last week in its fight to protect consumers from spyware, the software that tracks unsuspecting Web surfers, bombards them with advertisements and sometimes even steal login information and passwords. 2
+6505 Bucks Edge Pistons 96-90 (AP) AP - Michael Redd scored 20 of his 29 points in the second half, Keith Van Horn added 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks ended a six-game losing streak with a 96-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. 1
+3205 MOFA releases new names of Indonesian hostages JAKARTA (Antara): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered up on Tuesday yet new names of two Indonesian women that were released by Iraqi abductors on Monday. 0
+2004 Iraqi Airways resumes international flights after 14 years Iraqi Airways resumed international flights Saturday when a plane took off from neighboring Jordan, the airline #39;s first such flight since UN sanctions were imposed on Saddam Hussein in 1990. 0
+4879 GOLF: CLARKE #39;S 11-SHOT TORMENT and then crashed out of it with a sextuple-bogey 11. The nightmare came on the infamous 536-yard 17th at Valderrama where 1
+5663 The NFL is at its midway point. Time to hand out some awards It #39;s the NFL midseason, and I #39;ve done a pretty good job the last couple of months pretending I don #39;t cover the sport for SI. 1
+1106 "Md. Board Meeting Worries Democrats Republican-dominated election board met behind closed doors in deliberations that Democrats feared were aimed at ousting Elections Administrator Linda H. Lamone.<BR>\<FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+5597 BSkyB sees profits rise after strong subscriber growth (AFP) AFP - British satellite broadcaster BSkyB said profit rose by 16 percent in the first quarter as the group enjoyed strong subscriber growth in the run-up to the key Christmas trading period. 0
+6096 Auction for Yukos core set for Dec. 19 A planned sale of Russian energy giant Yukos #39; main asset has become clouded by confusion over the price, the participants and the legality of the sale. 2
+5747 Sun to set Solaris free, after a fashion Operating system to come at no charge for servers with x86 processors. But the bug fixes will cost you. 3
+4377 Sachin ready for Nagpur Sachin Tendulkar will play in the third Test against Australia beginning Tuesday. That the master batsman has been declared fit to play in the Test was announced by physio Andrew Leipus of the Indian cricket team. 1
+4196 American Fish Confident About Tough Davis Cup Final The US Davis Cup team is gearing up for a tough final against strong Spanish opponents on an unfavorable surface but are optimistic about beating their hosts, said their semi-final team member Mardy Fish. 1
+1726 Allied Waste shares fall as company again lowers outlook AUSTIN - The stock of Allied Waste Industries Inc. fell Tuesday after the waste hauler cut its 2004 profit outlook for the second time in as many months. 2
+6005 PeopleSoft Investors Urged to Tender Shares NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. on Thursday said in a letter to PeopleSoft Inc. stockholders that it would withdraw its hostile takeover bid if less than half of PeopleSoft shares were tendered by the offer's deadline. 2
+1580 Putin #39;s policies at fault The spate of terrorist attacks in Russia illustrates that President Vladimir V. Putin #39;s hard-line policy in Chechnya is failing to resolve that conflict or to make Russians safer. 0
+5896 "Google Stock Slips as New Shares Hit Market Google Inc. stock dropped more than 6 percent Tuesday as tens of millions of new shares held by early investors and employees of the search engine giant became available for sale for the first time..<br><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>" 3
+3818 How an L.A. city department fought off user resistance An administrator with the Los Angeles municipal government explains how his department was able to turn user resistance from the police and fire departments among others into an \$11 million purchasing and accounts payable system. 3
+1744 "In Retaken Iraqi City, Perils Lurk U.S. forces have controlled Tall Afar since Sunday, after deadly battles last week. On Tuesday, soldiers, led by an Iraqi known as ""The Source,"" reopened the city and searched for insurgents." 0
+2236 Walking link to low dementia risk Walking may protect the elderly from developing dementia, research suggests. 0
+6480 Iraq election delay #39;considered #39; Iraq #39;s electoral commission has said it will consider a request from leading political parties to delay general elections scheduled for 30 January. 0
+4579 SEC Adopts New Rules for Hedge Funds A deeply divided SEC voted Tuesday to mandate new oversight for hedge funds -- largely unregulated investment pools, traditionally for the wealthy, that have become popular with small investors. 2
+1021 Israel seals off Gaza Strip The Israeli army sealed off Gaza Strip Wednesday by shutting down Erez Crossing and the Industrial Zone and prevented Palestinians from leaving. 0
+2275 DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi in venture Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG said Wednesday it has signed a contract with Japan #39;s Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in which the two companies renewed their commitment to joint production and development projects. 2
+6315 Bride of Kazaa Arnold Schwarzenegger married a Kennedy. Michael Jackson married a Presley. And Kazaa married an Internet phone company. Beginning Monday, the latest version of the embattled file sharing companys software 3
+3784 New planes fly to battle locusts The United Nations is flying six more aircraft to combat swarms of crop-devouring locusts in west Africa. 0
+7528 Pakistan collapses at the WACA Opener Justin Langer was last out after a glorious innings of 191 as Australia totaled 381 on the second morning of the first test against Pakistan in Perth on Friday. 1
+6410 all in the beak: scientists find secret of homing pigeons #39; <b>...</b> The sensitivity of a homing pigeon #39;s beak could provide an answer to the complicated story of how it finds its way home. Scientists have shown for the first time that homing 3
+4318 Yahoo Acquires Another E-Mail Startup It bought Stata Labs and apparently plans to incorporate Stata technology in an e-mail client that could compete with Google #39;s Gmail. 3
+6980 Virgin wishing for Melbourne Sir Richard said yesterday Melbourne was on his wish list, with flights to London possibly through Hong Kong or Bangkok. The British billionaire landed in Sydney yesterday aboard Virgin Atlantic #39;s inaugural Australian flight. 2
+4534 \$70 Billion Increase in War Funding Sought The Bush administration intends to seek the emergency funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan early next year, officials said on Monday. 0
+3942 UPDATE 2-Cricket-Malik reported for suspect action Cricket-ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism October 17, 2004 14:05:37 LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A special report by an International Cricket Council (ICC) inquiry commission has ruled there is no evidence of racism within the 1
+3429 Fujifilm And Sprint Launch Photo Printing Service Sprint and Fuji Photo Film USA recently introduced a new service that lets Sprint #39;s Picture Mail customers send digital camera phone pictures from their online Picture Mail 3
+3485 Israelis Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza Strip GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli troops killed four armed Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as it pressed a massive 10-day-old offensive that has cost 85 Palestinian lives in an attempt to stop militants firing rockets. 0
+2582 Red Hat opens losing propaganda offensive against Sun Opinion Heaven help us all - there #39;s a blog battle being waged between Red Hat #39;s chief cheerleader Michael Tiemann and Sun Microsystems #39; President Jonathan Schwartz. 3
+2000 Charlestown opens up in OT Thunder and lightning loomed all day, but never clapped or struck on West Roxbury turf. Charlestown, however, was the more destructive force, pulling out a 22-18 overtime win over the Raiders in a Boston North contest. 1
+5402 Fusion reactor decision must wait Six nations planning to build the world's biggest nuclear fusion reactor fail to agree where to site the facility. 3
+3208 Japan #39;s Sato staying at BAR Japan #39;s Takuma Sato will continue to drive for BAR next season, the Formula One team said on Tuesday. Sato, gearing up for his home grand prix at Suzuka on Sunday, is eighth in the 1
+2562 Tennis: GB lose out in Davis Cup Great Britain has been relegated from the Davis Cup group with the world #39;s best teams in after losing to Austria. Greg Rusedski lost the crucial match to Stefan Koubek 7-6 6-4 7-5 to see Britain lose out in the tie 3-2. 1
+4121 AMD Assaults New Performance Heights with New Chips As expected, Advanced Micro Devices, on Tuesday officially released its new microprocessors aimed at high-end desktop computers. The new chips set the new records in a variety of industrial benchmarks and 3
+6794 HAYLEY MICK: Hayley Mick is a journalist currently based in Vancouver. She has broadcast experience with CBC Radio #39;s Quirks and Quarks and has reported for the Vancouver Sun, CBC Online, and the Canadian Press #39;s Ontario and Vancouver bureaus. 0
+1104 Apple faithful's apathy to blame for Napsterized schools <strong>Opinion</strong> Impotent with iPod pride 3
+2126 Bush Scraps Most U.S. Sanctions on Libya (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush on Monday formally\ended the U.S. trade embargo on Libya to reward it for giving\up weapons of mass destruction but left in place U.S.\terrorism-related sanctions. 3
+5102 RAP OVER DANGER DRUG BAN A PAINKILLER for arthritis sufferers should have been banned four years ago, experts said yesterday. Vioxx, used by 400,000 Brits, was taken off the market by its US makers last month due to potentially deadly side-effects. 2
+7440 A Distraction as a Deadline Approaches As the holidays approach, Christmas spirit is a bargain-hunting essential. 3
+6929 "Ukraine Officials Fail to Vote on Reforms (AP) AP - Lawmakers fought over and failed to pass legal reforms aimed at ensuring a fair rematch of Ukraine's fraudulent presidential runoff, accusing each other Tuesday of acting in bad faith as several thousand orange-clad protesters besieged parliament and chanted, ""Parasites! Parasites!""" 0
+1443 Intel calls for Internet overhaul The Net needs a new layer of abilities that will deal with imminent problems of capacity, security and reliability, Intel's CTO says. 3
+1339 "Cheney: Kerry 'Wrong Choice' for President (AP) AP - Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday that the nation faces the threat of another terrorist attack if voters make the ""wrong choice"" on Election Day, suggesting that Sen. John Kerry would follow a pre-Sept. 11 policy of reacting defensively." 0
+2626 Manchester United admits paying 11m to transfer middle-men The role of agents in multimillion-pound football transfer deals came under fresh scrutiny yesterday after Manchester United revealed payments of 11m to middle-men for their help in signing players. 1
+1686 Science Students Win \$100,000 Prize Description: Siemens Westinghouse announces the winners of its annual competition for high school students in math, science and technology. 3
+7317 Green Tosses 3 Touchdown Passes, Chiefs Down Titans NEW YORK (Reuters) - Trent Green hit Eddie Kennison with a nine-yard touchdown pass with 37 seconds left to give the Kansas City Chiefs a wild 49-38 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville Monday. 1
+6917 Allianz to fight US court ruling on WTC attacks MUNICH - German insurance concern Allianz said on Tuesday it would fight a US jury decision in New York which doubled the amount of insurance which the leaseholder of the destroyed World Trade Center towers could collect from nine insurance firms. 2
+7505 Boys 'cured' with gene therapy Gene therapy can cure children born with a condition that knocks out their natural defences against infection, mounting evidence shows. 0
+6239 Raid in hunt for Afghan hostages \US and Afghan forces raid houses in Kabul as part of a hunt for three UN workers kidnapped last month. 0
+7179 No Peace Until S.Korea Explains Atomic Tests-North SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea will not dismantle its nuclear programs or improve ties with South Korea until questions about the South's nuclear experiments are clearly answered, Pyongyang said on Sunday. 0
+4063 Rates on short-term T-bills hit 30-month high WASHINGTON -- Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in yesterday's auction to the highest levels in 30 months. 2
+5142 Japan Airlines Sees Profit on Int'l Travel (AP) AP - Japan Airlines Corp. said Friday that it returned to profitability in first half of the fiscal year as international travel picked up from a decline a year ago caused by the war in Iraq and the SARS outbreak in Asia. 0
+848 "Moderate Republicans Criticize Bush (AP) AP - A group of moderate Republicans, many long out of office, called on President Bush and the Republican party to ""come back to the mainstream"" on the eve of the Republican National Convention." 0
+5228 Steelers Downgrade Staley From Probable (AP) AP - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley was downgraded Saturday from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. 1
+5194 GOLF ROUNDUP: Haas closer to ending drought ATLANTA -- The Tour Championship suddenly is loaded with optimism for Jay Haas and Tiger Woods. Haas, who turns 51 next month, showed no signs of slowing down. 1
+1374 Subsidy ruling a sweet victory for sugar producers The Federal Government has hailed a World Trade Organisation ruling that European subsidies for sugar producers are in breach of international trade rules. 2
+3162 "Web Snags Right Demographic (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - In 1996, the Internet was a curiosity for most, the record labels were swollen with cash from CD sales, and R.E.M.'s ""New Adventures in Hi-Fi"" could only add to that hoard. Critics and fans drooled for the alt-rockers' follow-up to their last two hit albums, and the media counted down the days until the CD hit stores in September of that year." 3
+5866 Motorola buy adds heat to mesh networking A Motorola acquisition and an expected deal from Nortel show the market for mobile ad hoc network equipment is hot. 3
+1486 P2P company wants RIAA to face the music The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is being given a taste of its own medicine by peer-to-peer (P2P) company Altnet, which has launched a civil suit against the trade body alleging patent infringement. 3
+887 On TV -- from the Internet SAN MATEO, Calif. -- The promise of Internet-based video has long been hamstrung by copyright and piracy worries, slow dial-up connections, technical challenges, and consumer disdain for watching blotchy videos on their home computers. 2
+4138 Web-based kidney match raises ethics questions A Colorado man who placed a quot;transplant wanted quot; ad on a Massachusetts-based Internet site is expected today to receive a kidney donated by a total stranger who simply wanted to do quot;something big. quot; The transaction marks the first time an organ transplant has been brokered by a commercial web company. 2
+2056 Sudan: UN Ruling Won #39;t Help Stop Crisis KHARTOUM, Sudan Sept. 19, 2004 - A US-backed United Nations resolution threatening oil sanctions for the violence in Sudan #39;s Darfur region will only make it harder for the government to calm the insurrection there, a Sudanese official said Sunday. 0
+1433 DAILY DIGEST RealNetworks Inc. has sold about 3 million songs online during a three- week, half-price sale designed to promote an alternative to Apple Computer Inc. 3
+901 Robson #39; Massively Disappointed #39; at Newcastle Exit Departing Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson has spoken of his regret at not being able to complete his mission after being relieved of his duties today. 1
+6869 Westwood up for challenge The course is a back-breaking 7,800 yards long off the tips, the rough is up, it #39;s 100F out there, the greens are fast and firm and refusing to hold, and yesterday there was a tricky wind to contend with. 1
+2027 "Sudan Says U.N. Sanctions Would Destroy Society KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan said Saturday that U.N. sanctions, threatened over atrocities in the Darfur region, would lead ""this society to a complete destruction.""" 0
+1943 One held in Jakarta embassy blast probe Indonesian police said on Friday they had made their first arrest directly linked to last week #39;s deadly embassy bombing in Jakarta, detaining a man who delivered explosives to those blamed for the attack. 0
+2084 Unilever Cuts Profit Forecasts on Sluggish Sales (Update3) Unilever, the world #39;s largest maker of food and soap, cut its full-year earnings forecast after sales of ice cream and cold drinks slumped in Europe and demand for beauty and laundry products slowed. 2
+3102 Poland to Reduce Force In Iraq Poland will significantly reduce its number of troops in Iraq by the end of 2005, the country #39;s defense minister said on Monday. 0
+1273 Summer Box Office Hits a High, Despite Lows In a summer when many of the studios' biggest bets failed to pay off, it was familiarity in the form of sequels and low-budget comedies that resonated with movie audiences. 2
+3894 Jennings in charge CAPE TOWN - Ray Jennings was appointed as the interim coach of South Africa #39;s national cricket side yesterday afternoon following the resignation earlier of the under-fire Eric Simons. 1
+6250 Panasonic braves Linux-fuelled wrath of Ballmer Was this what Microsoft (Steve Ballmer) was growling and threatening about, when he told Asian countries: quot;nice little Linux OS you have here. 3
+6385 Judge: MCI may have violated court order on certain fees NEW YORK A federal judge in Manhattan says MCI may have violated a court order by paying more than 25 (m) million dollars in professional services fees as part of its bankruptcy proceedings in excess of caps on such fees. 2
+2774 Sports: Cobbs out for the season DENTON, Texas Last season #39;s NCAA rushing and scoring leader will miss the rest of this football season. North Texas running back Patrick Cobbs has sprained ligaments in his left knee. 1
+4149 Unit Trust Fan Targets Health Care NEW YORK (Reuters) - Businessman Sam Katz tried to tap into Warren Buffet's gravy train a decade ago with a plan to make the legendary investor's lofty Berkshire Hathaway shares more accessible to the small investor. 2
+1311 CPS to buy additional \$160 million stake in nuclear plant City Public Service (CPS) has reached an agreement with American Electric Power #39;s Texas subsidiary to buy an additional 12 percent equity stake in the South Texas Project for \$160 million. 2
+1333 Nevada Implements 1st Touch-Screen Voting Machines With Paper-Trail By RACHEL KONRAD CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- In what could become a model for other states, Nevada voters on Tuesday became the first in the nation to cast ballots in a statewide election on computers that printed paper records of electronic ballots... 3
+4298 VIEIRA FIT FOR UNITED BATTLE SKIPPER Patrick Vieira is set to hand Arsenal a massive boost for Sunday #39;s crunch clash against Manchester United by declaring himself fit to lead the Gunners at Old Trafford. 1
+3164 Venezuela Seeking Arms, Perhaps MiG-29s <p></p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela is looking to buyarms to strengthen its military capability and Russian MiG-29fighters are among the options being evaluated, a seniorofficer said on Monday.</p> 0
+1188 Guidant, J amp;J reportedly are in merger talks Johnson amp; Johnson is in advanced negotiations to acquire Guidant, an Indianapolis-based medical device maker, for more than \$24 billion, executives close to the talks said Monday. 2
+5585 No. 12 Mississippi St. Struggles in Opener (AP) AP - Two of the three ranked teams playing on the opening night of the college basketball season cruised to easy wins. Then there was Mississippi State. 1
+6873 Microsoft Updates SQL Server 2005 Microsoft today announced the availability of the second Community Technology Preview (CTP) for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and the technical preview availability of SQL Server 2005 Express Manager, a new, free database management tool. 3
+1691 German investor confidence slumped in September BERLIN - German investor confidence dropped sharply in September, a key economic indicator released Tuesday showed amid concerns about the impact of high oil prices on consumer demand and the outlook for the global economy. 0
+1704 Flower power turns up the volume A Japanese company has come up with a way of turning flowers into loudspeakers. 3
+1996 IPod Rivals Square Off Against Apple A new generation of smaller, sleeker and cheaper MP3 players from the likes of Sony, Rio, Creative and Rave MP are hitting the market this fall, and they all have Apple Computer #39;s white-hot digital music player in their sights. 3
+7059 Summary Box: Breast Cancer Surgery Refined (AP) AP - NEW APPROACH: A study says that removing just one to three key lymph nodes can spare women lifelong arm problems and reliably indicate whether breast cancer has spread. 3
+3476 First Look: RemoteTV Offers Slick Media Streaming Belkin's latest product lets you effortlessly share digital content within the house, but is it lawful? 3
+5619 Security company warning of vulnerabilities in Windows XP SP2 A US security company is warning that it has found ten #39;serious #39; vulnerabilities in Windows XP systems with SP2 installed. 3
+1422 San Antonio (15-3) at Chicago (2-12) 8:30 pm EST CHICAGO (Ticker) -- Two teams heading in opposite directions meet Monday at the United Center when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Chicago Bulls. 1
+3952 Geiberger joins father as a winner in Greensboro When it was over, after Brent Geiberger made his final putt, he finally got to talk to his father, Al, about their latest achievement. 1
+6786 Williams Rejects Deal, Says He Won #39;t Return in 2005 Miami Dolphins tailback Ricky Williams has no immediate plans to resume his NFL career and, at least for now, intends to stay in retirement, according to his attorney. 1
+5106 Vioxx Should Have Been Recalled In 2000 Merck amp; Co Inc. should have pulled the arthritis drug Vioxx off the market in 2000, because there was enough evidence that showed it was associated with an increased heart attack risk, according to researchers. 2
+3145 Xamlon looks to beat Microsoft to the punch This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. Software engineer and entrepreneur Paul Colton thinks he can beat Microsoft by taking a page from its play book--literally. 3
+4957 China closes more Internet cafs Chinese authorities have between February and August of this year closed 1,600 Internet bars. In additional fines amounting to a total of 100 million yuan (9. 3
+1944 #39;Emperor #39; Adriano has Inter under his rule One match into the Italian league season and (Emperor) Adriano already has Inter Milan under his rule. The Brazilian striker has scored six goals in Inter #39;s first four matches this season, including 1
+7045 America West Pulls From Race for ATA America West Holdings Corp., parent of America West Airlines Inc., on Thursday said it does not plan to submit a bid to acquire bankrupt ATA Holdings Corp. 2
+1206 Jags Cut Compton, Maddox (AP) AP - Veteran offensive lineman Mike Compton and rookie defensive tackle Anthony Maddox were among the 12 players cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. 1
+6856 "Activist's Daughter Speaks Against Castro (AP) AP - Her political activist father is her hero and Sayli Navarro wants to follow in his footsteps #151; at any cost. The soft-spoken, articulate teenager was just 6 when her father went to prison the first time, for posting signs reading ""Down with Fidel.""" 0
+7158 Wal-Mart Dec. Sales Seen Up 1-3 Pct (Reuters) Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on\Saturday it still expects a 1 percent to 3 percent increase in\December sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year. 2
+4818 AOL attacks the spimmers A volley of lawsuits was launched against alleged spammers on Thursday by the four major US Internet service providers. This includes a case brought by AOL against twenty individuals accused of spimming, or 3
+2482 Israel Destroys Refugee Homes, Kills One GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - A day after a mortar round killed an Israeli-American woman in a nearby settlement, the Israeli army charged into a Palestinian refugee camp Saturday, killing one person and tearing down 35 homes, witnesses and a U.N. aid official said... 0
+2497 US 2-Year Treasuries Fall for Week as Fed Raises Target Rate The benchmark two-year US Treasury note had its biggest weekly decline in a month on speculation the Federal Reserve will follow up this week #39;s interest-rate increase with at least one more this year. 2
+4142 Franklin claims a test hat-trick DHAKA, Bangladesh -- James Franklin became the second New Zealander to take a test hat-trick, on the second day of the first test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. 1
+810 UN, ending mission, says some human rights improvement Sudan's Darfur region (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - AL-FASHER, Sudan (AP) - Security has improved inside camps in Sudan's violence-torn Darfur region, but displaced villagers still face attacks and abuse when leave the camps, a United Nations team said Saturday, wrapping up a mission that could determine whether Sudan is hit with international sanctions. 0
+1039 Mexican columnist murdered A prominent Mexican journalist known for his reports on organised crime is killed on the US border. 0
+1855 Yahoo! Tunes In to Musicmatch Close watchers of the online music business no doubt noted yesterday #39;s announcement of Yahoo! #39;s (Nasdaq: YHOO) purchase of Musicmatch with interest. 3
+6253 Iraq gears up for elections Iraq: Iraq geared up Monday for its first post-Saddam Hussein elections on January 30 despite relentless nationwide violence, as world powers gathered in Egypt for a conference on the country #39;s future. 0
+4093 UPDATE 2-Sprint raises forecast, cuts \$3.5 bln from assets Sprint Corp. (FON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a larger third-quarter loss due to a \$3.5 billion write-down in the value of its long-distance assets. 2
+4232 U.N.: Robot Use to Surge Sevenfold by 2007 The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a new U.N. survey, which credits dropping prices for the robot boom. 3
+5741 Reports: China Will See More Shortages Shortages of coal and electricity are expected to fail to keep up with demand this winter, state media reported Monday. The National Power Regulatory Commission reported high demand for virtually every region 2
+6318 Catalina Foxes Back After Near Extinction (AP) AP - A unique subspecies of fox that is about the size of a house cat is back from the brink of extinction on Santa Catalina Island and can survive on its own thanks to a captive breeding program, the head of a nonprofit group that manages most of the island said Tuesday. 3
+4419 2 people killed in clashes in Iraq #39;s Samarra Two Iraqis were killed and four others wounded in clashes that broke out between US troops and insurgents in Samarra, north of Baghdad, police said on Sunday. 0
+4569 Aids warning over bushmeat trade Meat from African wild animals being sold illegally in the UK is spreading a virus similar to HIV, a leading scientist warns. 3
+5831 IU researchers helping to study video game-violence link Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine are trying to determine whether violent video games such as Grand Theft Auto can make players more prone to violent behavior. 3
+949 Injury brings Brown down Troy Brown didn't play any defense against Carolina in Saturday night's exhibition game. Thing is, he didn't play much offense or special teams, either. 1
+5335 BT to buy Infonet for US\$965mil BERLIN: BT Group Plc, Britain #39;s largest phone company, plans to buy Infonet Services Corp. for US\$965mil to add a data network spanning more than 180 countries. 2
+6622 Kansas, Oklahoma State cruise to easy victories NO. 2 KANSAS 85, NEVADA 52: At Lawrence, Kan. - Wayne Simien had his third double-double in as many games and Kansas routed Nevada on Monday night, avenging an embarrassing loss of a year ago. 1
+4302 Sri Lanka off to positive start Kumar Sangakkara's unbeaten fifty revives Sri Lanka's chances against Pakistan. 0
+6989 Industrials lift stocks THE stock market opened higher today as industrials stocks mitigated the effects of a weaker resources sector. quot;Commodity prices are generally weaker on renewed speculation of weaker demand in China, quot; Wilson HTM senior client adviser Angus Bligh said. 2
+3742 Ahold, Ex-Execs Settle with Regulators (Reuters) Reuters - Ahold NV , the Dutch\grocery operator, and three former top executives have agreed\to settle U.S. securities fraud charges related to massive\overbooking of profits, the company and U.S. regulators said on\Wednesday. 2
+6163 With a Rookie Quarterback in the N.F.L., Call It in the Air Debuts are rarely pretty, especially for rookies such as Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who will make his first start Sunday. 1
+6038 MPAA seeks research, P2P cop role on Internet2 The Motion Picture Association of America is in talks with the Internet2 research consortium, hoping both to test next-generation video delivery projects and to monitor peer-to-peer piracy on the ultrahigh-speed network. 3
+1341 The Discreet Charm of the Very Bourgeois Toy Store? F.A.O. Schwarz may be shuttered and dark, but its catalog is somersaulting back in the direction of well-heeled children and the adults who indulge them. 2
+2643 Vodafone keen on future expansion Vodafone said today it remained keen on purchases in France, eastern Europe and Asia and Africa as it detailed annual cost cuts expected to reach 2. 2
+6164 Auburn Stays Perfect No. 2 Auburn rallies in the second half and defeats rival Alabama, 21-13, Saturday to keep its national championship hopes alive. 1
+5750 Lowe #39;s Q3 earnings jump 15.5 percent NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Lowe #39;s reported a strong 15.5 percent increase in earnings in the third quarter early Monday and offered a bullish outlook for the full year. 2
+7252 Pakistan denies report of CIA bases in Pakistan for Osama hunt ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Are there secret CIA bases in Pakistan to hunt for Osama bin Laden? Pakistan says no. It is denying a New York Times report, which says the spy agency has concluded bin Laden is being sheltered 0
+1354 The servers cannot take the strain, captain! A San Francisco startup plans to boldly go where no game developer has gone before with an online game based on the cult TV series quot;Star Trek. 3
+2857 "Hasbro's No Conehead Its Saturday Night Live version of ""Trivial Pursuit"" is good strategy for staying ahead of age compression." 2
+6904 Experts Push for More Computer Security Efforts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Computer-security experts, including former government officials, urged the Bush administration on Tuesday to devote more effort to strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other online threats. 3
+7274 NASA administrator to resign WASHINGTON: Sean O #39;Keefe, is resigning after three tumultuous years heading the US space program, the White House said Monday. 3
+1924 Old Labor Tactics Resurface in New Union Labor experts say Unite Here, the newly merged union that is representing the DC hotel workers in their current contract dispute, is one of the most outspoken and toughest unions under the AFL-CIO umbrella. 2
+1030 Philip Morris, plaintiffs fighting again SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Philip Morris and lawyers who won a ten-(B)billion-dollar judgment against the company are fighting again. The cigarette maker on Monday asked the Illinois Supreme Court to disqualify a Chicago 2
+5867 HP Profit Tops Lowered Forecast (Reuters) Reuters - Hewlett-Packard Co. on\Tuesday said quarterly profit topped its own lowered\expectations as the computer and printer maker saw record\revenues in every business and every region. 2
+1960 Trabelsi back on board with Ajax Arsenal target Hatem Trabelsi has settled his differences with Ajax after several months of wrangling. The Tunisian international defender was furious after it emerged a clause in his contract prevented him from completing a move to the Gunners. 1
+6921 Oil Falls to 4-Month Low on Signs of Heating-Oil Supply Rise Crude oil fell to the lowest in more than four months on speculation that warm weather and increased refinery production bolstered US heating-oil stockpiles last week. 2
+7155 Strachan targeted by Portsmouth LONDON, England -- Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has reportedly put former Southampton manager Gordon Strachan at the top of a list of possible targets for the English Premier League club #39;s vacant managerial position. 1
+968 Apple's New iMac Computer Is All Display PARIS (Reuters) - Apple Computer unveiled, after a two-month delay, its new iMac desktop computer on Tuesday which integrates disk drives and processors into a flat display less than two inches thick. 3
+5653 Tennis: Mauresmo books semi-final berth at WTA Tour Championships LOS ANGELES : France #39;s Amelie Mauresmo has booked her berth in the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia. 1
+6685 US-European mission explores Saturn #39;s moon mysteries This Nasa image shows Saturn #39;s lonely moon Mimas (R) seen against the blue-streaked backdrop of Saturn #39;s northern hemisphere. 3
+2858 Cubs brushed back Chicago loses wild-card lead after ninth-inning <b>...</b> Austin Kearns knows he #39;ll be back home in Louisville, Ky., once the regular season ends on Sunday. The Cincinnati Reds outfielder did his best Wednesday to keep the Chicago Cubs 1
+4942 Business Technology: Microsoft And Its Blind Spot: Linux Steve Ballmer #39;s letter to customers said nothing about the widespread reality of tens of thousands of Microsoft customers who are eager to deploy BOTH Windows and Linux. 3
+7098 Southwest In, AWA Out Of Midway Bidding DECEMBER 10, 2004 -- Southwest Airlines this morning said it will submit a bid to the federal bankruptcy court in Indianapolis today for certain assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines. 2
+5871 Motorola buys wireless network developer, eyes defense contracts CHICAGO - Motorola Inc. is acquiring MeshNetworks Inc., developer of a Wi-Fi based technology that is expected to help land more contracts for its growing government contracting business. 2
+4832 Martha Stewart Living posts bigger loss Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., still reeling from the personal legal woes of its imprisoned founder, former chairwoman and CEO, posted a wider loss in the third quarter 2
+6681 Pedro Waits to Learn of Yankees' Interest (AP) AP - With an offer in hand from the New York Mets, Pedro Martinez will wait to see what the New York Yankees do before deciding where he'll play next year. 1
+4570 Germany, France support Turkish invitation to EU membership talks (AFP) AFP - Germany and France both support inviting to European Union membership talks at a summit in December in Brussels, Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said. 0
+7586 NBA Game Summary - Denver at Miami Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Shaquille O #39;Neal had 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks and Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 25 points, as the Miami Heat downed the Denver Nuggets, 107-100. 1
+6986 "Alamosa to Buy AirGate for \$392 Million NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alamosa Holdings Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=APCS.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">APCS.O</A> will acquire AirGate PCS Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PCSA.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PCSA.O</A> for \$392 million in stock creating the largest Sprint Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=FON.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">FON.N</A> wireless affiliate, the companies said on Wednesday." 2
+1099 Third Month of Slow Sales for Retailers The August start of the back-to-school shopping season was a disappointment for major retailers. 2
+2390 Happy returns for Cabrera Fly from New York to Colombia on Monday, be with your wife as she has surgery, make sure things are OK there, fly to Boston overnight on Tuesday and hit a game-winning home run in the 12th inning on Wednesday. 1
+7209 Important Rules for Phone Market Face F.C.C. Vote Next week, the FCC will likely change the rules on unbundled networks largely in ways favorable to the Regional bells. 2
+5839 "Google shares released for sale Employees and some investors in Google will be able to sell shares in the company as the latest ""lockup"" phase on sales ends." 2
+7244 Saddam #39;s jailed top aides hold food protest Eight of 11 detainees briefly refuse food over prisoner rights including family visits, access to media. BAGHDAD - The US army said eight of toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein #39;s jailed lieutenants had briefly 0
+7503 US rules on share options finalised The US on Thursday finalised a new accounting standard that will force companies to subtract the cost of share options from their earnings, a move bitterly opposed by Silicon 2
+1031 Aether Declines Higher Bid for Unit (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Aether Systems Inc., a Maryland wireless data company that is selling off its operating units, said yesterday it received a #36;30 million offer for a division it had already agreed to sell to another buyer for #36;25 million. 3
+6863 === Houston re-signs Vizcaino to one-year contract === Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros re-signed free agent infielder Jose Vizcaino to a one-year contract on Friday. Vizcaino appeared in 138 games for the Astros in 2004, his fourth season with 1
+4241 Alaska #39;s summer tourism pegged at 1.4 million visitors The number of summer visitors to Alaska rose from the year before, prompting the president of the Alaska Travel Industry Association to say tourism appeared to be back on track since leveling off after the 2001 terrorist attacks. 2
+6138 Lawyers In the Limelight By all appearances, Steven Woghin was a lawyer at the top of his game. After years in government service, the former Justice Department attorney had worked his way up to a comfortable six-figure salary and the chief legal job at software maker Computer Associates International Inc. 2
+2037 At least 20 dead in Kurkik bombing A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb near a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs with the Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Kirkuk on yesterday, killing at least 20 people and wounding 16, officials said. 0
+3680 DreamWorks Animation IPO may raise up to \$725M Animated film-maker DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. set its anticipated initial public offering at 29 million shares -- which could raise \$725 million, Reuters is reporting. 2
+726 USOC letter to FIG I write in response to your letter of August 26, 2004, which you asked the United States Olympic Committee to forward to Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm of the United States of America. 1
+6950 Wineries look to high court for change in shipping rules A customer asked vintner Leon Santoro this week if he could ship a case of wine to the customer #39;s home in New York. Not legally, replied Santoro, general manager of Orfila Vineyards amp; Winery in Escondido. 2
+4792 Microsoft's Live Communications Server may drive interest in enterprise IM With Microsoft's new Live Communications Server 2005 due out in December, enterprise IM users and vendors are eyeing new opportunities for more secure messaging in the workplace. 3
+5621 "SunTrust Restates Results, Profits Up NEW YORK (Reuters) - SunTrust Banks Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=STI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">STI.N</A>, which fired three executives over its accounting for bad loans, on Friday restated first-half profit higher by \$25.1 million, more than it had forecast, to fix the mistakes." 2
+1595 U.S.: Korea Cloud Not From Nuclear Blast (AP) AP - A huge mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea was not caused by a nuclear explosion, South Korean and U.S. officials said Sunday, but they said the cause was a mystery. 0
+1755 Same-sex divorce rules still hazy Now that an Ontario couple has been given Canada #39;s first same-sex divorce, experts are divided over just how easy it will be for gays and lesbians in other provinces to end their marriages. 0
+4465 Another controversial Man Utd-Arsenal game Mount St. Helen #39;s in Oregon has been active these last few months but that is nothing compared to the eruption at Old Trafford on Sunday. 1
+4322 Bug bites continue to plague the Net roundup Free-roaming source code breeds new Netsky pest. Also: From IE to Opera, browsers are a likely prey.\ 3
+7240 DaimlerChrysler, GM to team up on hybrid engines General Motors and DaimlerChrysler say they #39;re teaming up to develop hybrid technology for use in their vehicles. The two giant automakers say they have signed a memorandum of understanding. 2
+7254 Poll cost us victory - Cech Referee Graham Poll came under renewed fire today as goalkeeper Petr Cech blamed him for costing Chelsea victory at Highbury by allegedly reneging on a promise to blow his whistle before Thierry Henrys free-kick. 1
+2304 AL Capsules Vernon Wells hit a go-ahead, two-run triple off Orlando Hernandez in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the New York Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night. 1
+937 MND confirms China pulling troops from drill The Ministry of Defense confirmed yesterday that China #39;s military had withdrawn most of its troops from Dongshan Island where it was to hold an annual war game, but would not say if the action indicated Beijing was calling off the maneuvers that simulate 0
+3654 Sharon Seeks Wider Government to Save Gaza Pullout Plan JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon launched new efforts on Tuesday to widen his shaky coalition after a stinging setback in parliament that complicated his plan to withdraw from some occupied territory. 0
+3425 Today's schedule Pro baseball: AL Division Series -- Anaheim vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park (Game 3), 4 p.m. 1
+2706 "Hicks Muse Pays for ConAgra's Swift Stake NEW YORK (Reuters) - ConAgra Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CAG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CAG.N</A> on Tuesday said private equity firm Hicks, Muse, Tate Furst Inc. exercised its option to buy the company's minority stake in Swift Foods, and that ConAgra received \$194 million in the transaction." 2
+1738 Nedved to rejoin Czech national team after injury healed Czech captain Pavel Nedved will return to the national soccer team once his knee is completely healed, he said in a statement which his manager Zdenek Nehoda provided Tuesday. 1
+7224 Former Philippine presidential candidate in deteriorating <b>...</b> The former presidential candidate and movie actor Fernando Poe Jr. #39;s condition has deteriorated after he suffered a stroke, doctors said Monday. 0
+7128 Rockets 89 Hornets 81 HOUSTON Yao Ming #39;s 21 points and nine rebounds led the Houston Rockets to an 89-to-81 victory over the hapless New Orleans Hornets. 1
+4985 Steeler subs doing their jobs When the New England Patriots rolled into town Sunday afternoon to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, the final outcome of the football game might have been secondary to some vital information needed by the black and gold as far as the rest of the season is 1
+5743 Iran says it will stop enriching uranium WASHINGTON -- Iran pledged yesterday to temporarily suspend its uranium enrichment program in an attempt to ease suspicions that it is trying to develop nuclear weapons. The move could defuse a longstanding showdown with the United States over Iran's nuclear activities, diplomats said. 0
+2838 Musharraf meets Pope John Paul Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf met Pope John Paul II, who urged him to adopt a quot;spirit of dialogue and tolerance quot; in his region. 0
+1061 Japanese Prime Minister Inspects Four Northern Islands under <b>...</b> On September 2, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (right) inspects four northern islands that are under territorial dispute with Russia. 0
+5236 Israel to present PA with #39;good will #39; steps in coming days Israel will respond with a series of positive gestures if the successors to Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat will implement security reforms and a quot;real quot; cease-fire felt on the ground in the territories, Israeli security and diplomatic sources 0
+1416 Stocks Higher on Drop in Jobless Claims A sharp drop in initial unemployment claims and bullish forecasts from Nokia and Texas Instruments sent stocks higher in early trading Thursday. 2
+3844 Vote counting begins in Afghan election KABUL, Afghanistan -- Vote counting started yesterday in Afghanistan's landmark election, widely expected to install US-backed interim leader Hamid Karzai as the war-ravaged country's first popularly chosen president. 0
+3676 Extrasolar Planets: A Matter of Metallicity The 130 extrasolar planets discovered so far are in solar systems very different from our own, in which life-bearing planets like Earth are unlikely to exist. But an obscure characteristic of these planets and their stars has led astronomers to predict that our galaxy is brimming with solar systems like ours. The key to their prediction is something called metallicity. 3
+999 Gunmen ambush Chalabi #39;s convoy, wound 2 BAGHDAD - Gunmen ambushed the convoy of former Iraqi governing council president Ahmed Chalabi on Wednesday, wounding two of his bodyguards, aides said. 0
+5258 Unskilled jobs to go There will be no jobs for unskilled workers in Britain within 10 years, the leading employers #39; organisation claims today. The prediction is based on the growth in 2
+7231 "Oracle to Acquire PeopleSoft Oracle Corp. announced today it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire PeopleSoft Inc. for approximately \$10.3 billion. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-AP</b></font>" 3
+4253 Jobless Claims Drop The US Labor Department said Thursday the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance fell to a six-week low last week. 2
+3113 Flight Diverted to UK After Bomb Threat A Singapore Airlines passenger jet from Frankfurt to New York was diverted to Manchester Airport in northern England on Monday after a bomb threat that police said may have been a hoax. 0
+4582 Cassini to Look at Saturn's Giant Moon (AP) AP - The theory that Saturn's giant moon Titan has oceans or seas of liquid methane and ethane faced its best test yet Tuesday. 3
+7283 Red Sox say goodbye to Pedro Martinez Pedro Martinez closed in on a four-year deal with the New York Mets, and the Boston Red Sox resigned themselves Monday to losing the three-time Cy Young Award winner. 1
+7167 Arafat #39;s Health Record Submitted to Palestinian Authority The health records of Yasser Arafat, who died at Percy Military hospital near Paris last month, have been submitted to Palestinian authorities. 0
+5490 Brand, Clippers Clobber Pacers INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10 (Ticker) -- The Indiana Pacers were looking for a first. The Los Angeles Clippers accomplished one. Elton Brand had 19 points and a season-high 16 rebounds as the Clippers pounded the Pacers, 102-68. 1
+3296 Old Bones Give New Date for Giant Deer Demise (Reuters) Reuters - Many large mammals were wiped out in the\last Ice Age but the Eurasian giant deer managed to survive,\scientists said on Wednesday. 3
+6573 Dillon enjoys a grand time Corey Dillon keeps piling up the rushing yards for the Patriots, but he could care less. What Dillon wants to pile up is wins. He #39;s doing that, too, in his 1
+3227 Avaya to buy German IP telephony vendor U.S. telecommunications equipment maker Avaya Inc. increased its presence in Europe to the tune of about \$635 million on Tuesday, agreeing to acquire German enterprise communications vendor Tenovis GmbH Co. KG. 3
+1883 CRM Best Practices: TCO and ROI (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - With CRM projects costing millions, even in some mid-size companies, it is no surprise CFOs are leading the charge to be sure the most important projects are first, that they are justified, and that they actually deliver on their forecast benefits. 3
+2602 Presidential campaign turns even nastier (AFP) AFP - The US presidential race hit a new low in nastiness with images of Osama bin Laden and epithets such as quot;despicable quot; and quot;un-American quot; bombarding voters before a crucial series of televised debates. 0
+781 Facing Arrest, Uma Bharti Quits as Madhya Pradesh Chief BHOPAL (PTI) - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti has been forced out of office after four days of political drama as the issue of tainted ministers came back to haunt the Bharatiya Janata Party. 0
+4668 Black Watch troops move near Baghdad British troops have rolled north from Basra to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up US troops for a widely expected attack on the rebel-held city of Falluja. 0
+3714 TSMC, Freescale expect initial production of 65nm SOI in 4Q 2005 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Freescale Semiconductor expect to begin initial production of a high-speed 65nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) process in the fourth quarter of 2005, with volume production pending on market demand 3
+3025 Putin the power broker Last Wednesday, at the stroke of noon, one of the most lucrative prizes in Russia #39;s oil industry went under the hammer. Russia #39;s Federal Property Fund, which controls sales of state assets, auctioned a 7.6 2
+677 Breast scans 'fail' in some women Some women with breast cancer are less likely to have their tumours picked up by scans, say experts. 0
+4359 Google #39;s New PC Search Tool Poses Risks NEW YORK Oct. 18, 2004 - People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google #39;s free new tool that indexes a PC #39;s contents for quickly locating data. 2
+5893 Eisner Says Ovitz Required Oversight Daily Michael D. Eisner appeared for a second day of testimony in the shareholder lawsuit over the lucrative severance package granted to Michael S. Ovitz. 2
+5678 Stocks End Higher as Dell Boosts Techs Stocks extended their rally on Friday, led by technology shares after computer maker Dell Inc. (DELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) shot up 8 percent on a higher quarterly profit and an optimistic forecast. 2
+3547 Russian millionaire's party heads Lithuania poll, but coalition needed (AFP) AFP - A party led by a Russian-born millionaire won the most votes in the first round parliamentary elections in Lithuania, but apparently not enough to form a government on its own, initial results showed. 0
+1295 Beer and drugs hit manufacturing output Factory output fell unexpectedly in July for the second month in a row -- the first back-to-back decline in nearly two years -- as the production of beer and pharmaceuticals plummeted. 2
+1886 Envoys off to inspect NK blast site A group of foreign diplomats has left Pyongyang on Thursday to visit the scene of a mysterious explosion in North Korea. quot;They went today. 0
+6872 Are Gunners in crisis? Gunners have won just one of their last six Prem- iership games and could go out of the Champions League if they fail to beat Rosenborg on Tuesday. 1
+2894 Creators of private spaceship announce plans for second launch <b>...</b> The creators of a private rocket plane will go ahead with plans for another launch next week in a quest to claim a multimillion-dollar prize, despite a harrowing flight in which the spacecraft rolled dramatically while hurtling toward 3
+3146 Judge Challenges EU Position on Microsoft (Reuters) Reuters - A top European Union judge\challenged the EU executive's reasoning in its antitrust court\battle with Microsoft Corp. Friday, questioning why it opposed\the U.S. software giant's setting industry standards. 3
+6306 The Blog Confusion \\I hear that we have a new word - vlog. The amount of confusion this will result\in should be terrifying.\\My appologies to Abbott and Costello... I couldn't resist.\\Abbott: I say Blogs's on first, Vlogs's on second, and Blogosphere's on third.\\Costello: Is Blog the publisher?\\Abbott: Yes.\\Costello: Is Blog going to have the video too?\\Abbott: Yes.\\Costello: And you don't know the fellows' names?\\Abbott: Well I should.\\Costello: Well then Blogs publishing the story?\\Abbott: Yes.\\Costello: I mean the persons's name.\\Abbott: Blog.\\Costello: The guy on first.\\Abbott: Blog!\\Costello: The first publisher.\\Abbott: Blog.\\Costello: The guy writing...\\Abbott: Blogs the publisher!\ ...\\ 3
+5966 No. 10 Ohio St. Tops No. 24 Arizona 78-45 (AP) AP - Caity Matter exploited Arizona's defense by hitting four 3-pointers and scored 20 points to lead No. 10 Ohio State to a 78-45 victory in the semifinals of the Women's NIT on Wednesday night. 1
+5005 Liverpool #39;s Benitez hopes to sign new striker Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez would like to sign a new striker in January #39;s transfer window after an injured Djibril Cisse was sidelined for the rest of the season but warned he would not break the bank to sign someone. 1
+1249 Super powers make move on September BUOYED by ever-increasing crowd figures and television ratings, rugby union yesterday announced a significant expansion of the southern hemisphere season which includes an assault on the traditional September AFL and NRL finals series. 1
+5393 The Mozilla Firefox 1.0 is out! Even though this barely touches the topics of this site, it is well worth mentioning that the Mozilla Firefox browser has finally reached the 1.0 milestone. 3
+6657 Najeh to the rescue for Packers No Ahman Green, no problem. At least that #39;s what it looked like on Monday night, as the Green Bay Packers ran roughshod over the St. 1
+5259 Kremlin keeps all guessing over YUKOS fate As YUKOS contemplates a staggering \$17.5 billion tax bill, the spectre of bankruptcy has never seemed closer for Russia #39;s biggest oil company. 2
+4126 Veterans face quandary with Pistons Antonio McDyess and Derrick Coleman understood that coming to the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons offered the best and worst scenarios for a veteran player. 1
+1066 Mobile phone sales hit second-quarter record: Gartner (AFP) AFP - Global sales of mobile telephones hit a record 156 million in the second quarter, a study published by the US research group Gartner showed. 3
+2144 Ankiel Impressing Cardinals in September (AP) AP - At the very least, Rick Ankiel is laying the groundwork for a run at the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation next season. 1
+2263 US Stocks Fall, Cisco Leads Techs Lower Stocks fell on Wednesday after investment bank Morgan Stanley (MWD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said quarterly profit fell, casting doubt on corporate profit growth, while a brokerage downgrade on Cisco Systems Inc. 2
+846 Sudan peace talks resume Peace talks between Darfur rebels and the Sudanese Government have resumed after a 24-hour boycott by rebels who accused Khartoum of violating a ceasefire by killing 75 civilians in six villages. 0
+3733 Lippi Wants Azzurri Improvement Italy boss Marcello Lippi is counting in his charges to make the country forget their weekend loss to Slovenia when they face Belarus in UEFA World Cup qualifying action on Wednesday. 1
+3510 Israeli Army Kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli soldiers on Saturday shot and killed a Hamas militant whom the military said was responsible for a rocket attack that killed two Israeli preschoolers last week and triggered an army offensive in northern Gaza. Abed Nabhan, 25, was one of five Palestinians killed Saturday in the continuing Israeli operation in northern Gaza... 0
+5773 Microsoft Opens Software Development Center in India (Update3) Microsoft Corp., the world #39;s largest software maker, will hire several hundred #39; #39; people in the next year at its development center in India, expanding its workforce of 800, Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said. 2
+3664 Oracle vs. PeopleSoft: Lies and Lying CEOs Who Tell Them PeopleSoft #39;s board knew that CEO Craig Conway had erred in his comments, so it filed a corrected version of the meeting transcript with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 3
+1661 Enron to Pay \$321 Million in Pensions HOUSTON (Reuters) - Enron Corp. will pay \$321 million from the proceeds of its sale of its pipeline arm to fund pension plans for thousands of former employees, a government pension agency said on Monday. 2
+6938 Automakers sue California over emissions FRESNO, Calif. -- Automobile manufacturers sued on Tuesday to block the world #39;s toughest vehicle emissions standards, adopted by California regulators in September to cut greenhouse gases. 2
+5692 Boston archbishop reveals anguish of closings BOSTON Boston #39;s Archbishop is telling catholics that the church #39;s financial footing is quot;much worse than people realize. 1
+3964 Strangers in Life Join Hands in Death as the Web Becomes a Tool for Suicide in Japan About once a month since January 2002, Japan has recorded a group suicide, successful or attempted, where participants met on the Internet. 3
+2688 Chicago Fed conf. sees US 2005 GDP down at 3.3 pct US economic growth is expected to slow in 2005 due to rising interest rates and high crude oil prices, according to a forecast of participants at a Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago conference released on Monday. 2
+1503 Decaying Pig Corpses Reveal Forensic Secrets (Reuters) Reuters - Decaying pig corpses deposited\in secret locations around London are providing scientists with\forensic information that may help them solve crimes. 3
+2244 Clash of the unpredictables: WI-Pak tie What would happen when two of the worlds most talented and unpredictable sides rub shoulders and that too in an ICC Champions Trophy semi-final? 1
+6485 Holidays disrupts launch plans for da Vinci rocket team KINDERSLEY, SASK. - A team from Ontario has delayed the launch of its private rocket until at least January. The da Vinci Project had planned to use a gigantic balloon to lift a rocket to 24 kilometres. 3
+1783 Key Martha Witness Gets Wrist Slap (CBS/AP) A former brokerage assistant who helped Martha Stewart make her fateful stock trade and later emerged as a key government witness was spared both prison and probation Friday for accepting a payoff during the government #39;s investigation. 2
+6693 "FDA Warns Cyberonics on Manufacturing CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. regulators warned Cyberonics Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=CYBX.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">CYBX.O</A> of manufacturing deficiencies at the Houston plant that makes its sole product, an implantable device to treat epilepsy, the company said on Monday." 2
+3509 Mauritania coup kingpin held Nouakchott, Mauritania - Authorities said on Saturday they arrested the alleged ringleader of a string of foiled coup and assassination attempts against Mauritania #39;s leaders. 0
+5665 Beckham returns to England squad for Spain game David Beckham, out for a month with broken ribs, was named by Sven-Goran Eriksson to England #39;s team for its friendly match on Wednesday against Spain at Real Madrid #39;s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. 1
+2319 Wonder Bread, Twinkies maker files for bankruptcy Interstate Bakeries Corp. , the purveyor of lunch box staples Wonder Bread and Twinkies, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, felled by the combination of a more health conscious public and smothering operational costs. 2
+6930 Richardson Keeps Faith in Himself Kieran Richardson has banished any thought of leaving Manchester United - either permanently or on loan. The 20-year-old Londoner is expected to make his 20th senior appearance tonight as Sir Alex Ferguson 1
+583 Pittman misses out Fani Halkia (1980), of Greece, clears a hurdle en route to winning a gold medal ahead of fifth place finisher Jana Pittman, of Australia. 1
+5035 Stocks Leap, Dow Up 142 Points at Open US stocks soared at the open on Wednesday as investors bet that George W. Bush would soon be declared the winner in the tight presidential race despite disputed results in the key state of Ohio. 2
+1410 Update 1: Philippine Shares End Up 0.7 Percent Philippine shares finished higher for the seventh straight session Thursday on follow-through buying anchored by improved investor sentiment, traders said. 2
+2579 SC to hear Zee petition tommorrow Five judges of the top court will hear a petition filed by Zee Telefilms on Tuesday. A three-judge panel of the Supreme Court said a five-judge bench would hear the dispute that threatens the rights of India #39;s 1
+1046 Sneaky Sharing (PC World) PC World - Despite well-publicized wins by piracy foes, illegal digital music and movie trading continues to flourish in underground havens. 3
+3536 Preparations begin for return of sailor's body; tow ending for sub (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - HALIFAX (CP) - As preparations began for the return to Canada of a sailor killed in a submarine fire in the North Atlantic, the HMCS Chicoutimi was slowly being towed toward a port in Scotland. 0
+5927 Arafat was not poisoned Paris - Doctors who treated Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat believe he died of a blood condition called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and have ruled out poisoning, Le Monde newspaper reported on Wednesday. 0
+4251 AU OKs more troops for Darfur; talks resume Sudan #39;s government and Darfur rebels are likely to restart talks Thursday as the African Union said it would increase its forces in the restive region. 0
+2433 Boston Red Sox Team Report - September 24 (Sports Network) - A sensational pitching matchup is on tap at Fenway Park this evening when Pedro Martinez and the Boston Red Sox welcome Mike Mussina and the hated New York Yankees to town for another chapter in baseball #39;s fiercest rivalry. 1
+4274 Downing provides return on McClaren #39;s gamble IN A week in which one of their former players rechristened himself G8 to distance himself from the past, Middlesbroughs attempts to rewrite history took another step forward in Athens. 1
+4176 Blair is #39;Using Our Troops to Boost Bush #39; Tony Blair last night stood accused of conspiring to use British troops in Iraq as a quot;political gesture quot; to help George W Bush in the US presidential election. 0
+4927 Novak Captures First Indoor Title BASEL, Switzerland Oct 31, 2004 - Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic won the Swiss Indoors for his first indoor title, defeating David Nalbandian in five sets Sunday in a final in which the Argentine smashed two rackets. 1
+7391 Oracle chairman says can close gap with SAP - report Oracle Corp can close the gap with SAP, the world #39;s biggest software company, after buying US rival PeopleSoft, Oracle #39;s Chairman Jeff Henley said in an interview published on Wednesday. 2
+2675 "Motorola to Cut 1,000 Jobs, Take Charge NEW YORK (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker Motorola Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">MOT.N</A> said on Tuesday that it would cut 1,000 jobs and take charges of about \$50 million for severance benefits as it tries to increase productivity." 2
+1330 US Stocks Rise; Oil, Gold Fall A decline in the price of oil helped lift US stocks to their highest level in two-months on Tuesday. The dollar declined against its major rivals as investors took profits 2
+1171 UConn passes first test Dan Orlovsky threw for 382 yards and tied his school record with five touchdown passes to lead Connecticut to a 52-14 win over Murray State yesterday in East Hartford. 1
+974 Kansas City Royals Team Report - August 31 (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals try to get back on the winning track this evening when they continue their three-game series with the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. 1
+1346 Space Capsule Heading Back to Earth A space capsule holding atoms collected from solar wind was en route to a tricky rendezvous with Earth, offering scientists the first material NASA has brought back from space in nearly three decades. 3
+1388 Ex-WorldCom CEO Wants Witness Immunity (Reuters) Reuters - Lawyers for former WorldCom Chief\Executive Bernard Ebbers are seeking immunity for two witnesses\who they believe could clear their client of fraud charges\related to the company's #36;11 billion accounting scandal,\according to court papers filed on Wednesday. 2
+4766 Ryanair agrees to repay 4M in an escrow account for the Walloon <b>...</b> vueling writes quot;Ryanair confirmed it had written to the Walloon authorities and agreed to repay 4M in an escrow account until Ryanairs appeal is heard and the European Courts make a definitive decision on this matter. 2
+6156 Federer to meet Hewitt in Masters Cup final Houston, TX (Sports Network) - World No. 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland and third-seeded Lleyton Hewitt each posted straight-set wins and advanced to Sunday #39;s final at the lucrative 2004 Tennis Masters Cup. 1
+1198 Yankees' Brown Has Successful Surgery Kevin Brown had successful surgery on his broken left hand Sunday and vowed to pitch again for the Yankees this season. 1
+4378 Taliban suicide bomber kills girl, wounds 6 others KABUL - A man with six grenades strapped to his body killed himself and a 12-year-old girl on a busy street in Kabul Saturday, police said. 0
+4709 Arafat's Health Reported to Have Turned Sharply Worse An ambulance was called to Yasir Arafat's compound amid unconfirmed reports that he had lost consciousness at least once. 0
+5837 Wholesale prices post biggest gain since 1990 Wholesale prices shot up 1.7 last month, biggest gain in nearly 15 years and well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food prices surged, a government report said Tuesday. 2
+4634 Belmont beats the best to take its place at the top Any time in the last decade and a half, yesterday's result would have been an upset. With a 3-2 victory over host Winchester, the Belmont girls' soccer team took the Middlesex League title from the Sachems for the first time in 16 years, and avenged a 1-1 tie with Winchester that was the only blemish on a 15-0-1 season. 1
+3071 This year #39;s Panthers could learn a thing or two from Michael Vick CHARLOTTE - Michael Vick head-butting an opposing linebacker may not have been the smartest thing for a National Football League quarterback to do. 1
+7412 Last minute name change for Nvidia #39;s new GeForce 6200 with <b>...</b> PCI Express allows Nvidia to tap into system memory to save expensive on-board graphics memory and achieve high performance at the same time. 3
+3636 FAMILIAR? Braves #39; tune is postseason dirge again At the end of a long season and grueling playoff series, managers often point some weary optimist toward the hill and place the bullpen on high alert. 1
+1565 Bulldogs shock K-State MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Paul Pinegar threw two touchdown passes to Matt Rivera and ran for another score, and Fresno State upset No. 13 Kansas State, 45-21, yesterday. 1
+1524 Judge Finds Halliburton Settlement Unacceptable A federal judge in Dallas yesterday rejected a \$6 million settlement in a shareholder suit that alleged Halliburton Co. engaged in accounting fraud, saying the lead plaintiffs #39; lawyer mishandled the case and may have settled for too little money. 2
+4717 Low-Cost Airline Enters Bankruptcy Blaming excess capacity, extremely high fuel prices, which and descending fares, ATA Holdings Corp., parent of discount airline carrier ATA Airlines, said it has filed for bankruptcy. 2
+6631 Minaya ahead in count even if he strikes out This is the way Mets fans wanted their team to do it with Vladimir Guerrero and Alex Rodriguez. They wanted the general manager of the moment, Steve Phillips or Jim Duquette, to get in there early. 1
+2786 Colombia back in business, needs reforms-Uribe Colombia is back in business and the Andean country has ample room for growth backed by aggressive and transparent government policies but with some challenges 2
+5859 Xabi Reckons England Are Great Xabi Alonso is prepared for a hard battle when Spain meet England in the Bernabeu on Wednesday having experienced the build-up from the other side. 1
+6933 Cowboys Own Orange Stephen Graham scores 16 points, including two late three-point plays, and No. 5 Oklahoma State beat No. 4 Syracuse, 74-60. 1
+5723 Instant Analysis: Va Tech at Miami For so many years, so many big games, and so many white-knuckle moments, the Miami Hurricanes have made the last minute of a football game their close friend. 1
+2076 Tropical Storm Kills at Least 90 in Haiti GONAIVES, Haiti - Tropical Storm Jeanne brought raging floodwaters to Haiti, killing at least 90 people and leaving dozens of families huddled on rooftops as the storm pushed further out into the open seas on Sunday, officials said. Floods tore through the northwestern coastal town of Gonaives and surrounding areas, covering crops and turning roads into rivers... 0
+7272 Atheros reaches into electronics devices Chipmaker announces new chipset and reference design for consumer devices and PCs. 3
+629 Six-month deal for Hoddle at Wolves The 47-year-old former England coach was unveiled at a press conference, bringing to an end Wolves #39; month-long search for a successor to Dave Jones. 1
+2491 Men, Women More Different Than Thought CHICAGO - Beyond the tired cliches and sperm-and-egg basics taught in grade school science class, researchers are discovering that men and women are even more different than anyone realized. It turns out that major illnesses like heart disease and lung cancer are influenced by gender and that perhaps treatments for women ought to be slightly different from the approach used for men... 0
+1538 Polish PM Tries to Head Off Dispute Over WW2 Claims KRYNICA, Poland (Reuters) - Polish leader Marek Belka tried to head off a controversy with Berlin over World War II reparations after Poland's parliament caused anger in Germany by declaring Poles were still owed for wartime losses. 0
+1654 Sorrell and WPP rise ever closer to the top LONDON With its agreement to buy Grey Global Group, Sir Martin Sorrell has placed his London-based WPP Group in position to rival Omnicom Group as the world #39;s largest advertising company. 2
+4866 Secret Service Busts Internet Organized Crime Ring Feds allege 1.7 million stolen credit card numbers were involved in global scam. 3
+6270 CU Athletic Director Dick Tharp Resigns (AP) AP - Colorado athletic director Dick Tharp resigned Monday, ending a nine-year tenure sullied by accusations of recruiting violations and fiscal mismanagement. 1
+6122 Investors expect PeopleSoft shareholders to back Oracle bid REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. Investors continue to bet today that most PeopleSoft shareholders will back Oracle #39;s nine-point-two (b) billion-dollar takeover bid for its bitter rival. 2
+4413 Stocks Seen Stymied by Oil, Earnings NEW YORK (Reuters) - Record crude oil prices, a tidal wave of quarterly earnings reports and anxiety ahead of the presidential election may pin U.S. stocks down this week. 2
+5536 Bucs decline option on reliever Boehringer Jose Mesa and Salomon Torres did most of their best work in tandem in 2004, so it is only fitting that they would come to terms on news deals with the Pittsburgh Pirates on the same day, too. 1
+3497 New Star-Type Resembles Stillborn Star When a binary star system starts to transfer mass, one of the twins may well win out, leaving its companion to occupy a strange region half way between a star and a planet. A new star-type of this sort has been found, which resembles the infrared ash of a stillborn star. 3
+6192 Taser Execs Selling Heavily on the News Shares of Taser International Inc. (TASR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) have jumped 20 percent since early last week as the stun gun maker issued a slew of announcements 2
+3531 Cambodia #39;s king wants to abdicate Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk has announced he is too ill to continue and has confirmed he plans to abdicate. Prince Ranariddh, the king #39;s son has traveled to Beijing, where 0
+1867 Hurricane Ivan Blasts Alabama, Kills 12 GULF SHORES, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan slammed ashore early Thursday with winds of 130 mph, packing deadly tornadoes and a powerful punch of waves and rain that threatened to swamp communities from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle... 0
+2661 Hearing held on Hamm medal Paul Hamm said yesterday that he would give back his Olympic gold medal if sport #39;s highest court ordered him to. But lawyers for the American gymnast and the 1
+3591 Multiplex, Westfield in UK bid SHOPPING centre giant Westfield Group has drafted rival Multiplex and the billionaire Reuben brothers into its pound stg. 585 million (\$1. 2
+2356 Beacon Shares Gain 22 Percent in Debut Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. saw its shares jump nearly 22 percent in its first day of trading Thursday after the company priced its initial public offering at the midpoint of its expected \$12 to \$14 price range. 2
+2520 Is Google working on a web browser! After coming up with Gmail and Google News, rumours are rife that search engine Google is now working on a web browser, reports BBC. 3
+3839 Record-smashing Warne leaves Murali behind Madras - Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne may have shown only flashes of his genius in India, but he still has plenty of reasons to smile after smashing the Test cricket bowling record in Madras on Friday. 1
+2613 Embattled Mortgage Giant Agrees to Meet New Standards Fannie Mae agreed to keep more cash on hand while it corrects accounting problems, a U.S. regulator said. 0
+4718 At least five dead in Russia mine blast quot;At 9:45 am (2:45 am British time) we received the signal for a methane blast. At the time, a 45-strong repair team was working in that. 0
+3549 Chinese engineers kidnapped in Pakistan ISLAMABAD - Tribal elders in Pakistan #39;s South Waziristan tribal area and local administration officials are negotiating with the kidnappers of two Chinese engineers to secure their release, a government spokesman said Sunday. 0
+4888 Report: Global warming now inevitable The Arctic Council, an international group of northern nations, says global warming will be both a blessing and a curse. The group #39;s report, four years in the making and set for a Nov. 3
+6085 So you think you get a lot of e-mail SINGAPORE -- If you didnt think anybody else could possibly get any more spam than you, then think of Bill Gates. The Microsoft Corp. 3
+564 A new Golden Girl It took only 49.41 seconds for Tonique Williams-Darling to etch her name in the annals of Bahamian history. Williams-Darling crossed the finish line 1
+1146 Two Palestinians kiled in a night raid against a warehouse in Gaza Israeli military helicopters yesterday evening bombarded by missiles a building in one of the refugee camps in the downtown of Gaza, while two Palestinians were killed and other three injured in the sector by the Israeli bullets. 0
+7529 Five Killed in Al Qaeda Jailbreak in Kabul KABUL (Reuters) - Three Afghan prison guards and two prisoners were killed in a jail break attempt by al Qaeda inmates Friday and a shoot-out was going on between police and another two, the chief of Kabul's Pul-i-Charki prison told Reuters. 0
+6289 Artest banned for season; Jackson gets 30 games, O #39;Neal 25 NEW YORK (Ticker) - Ron Artest received the longest suspension in NBA history Sunday as he was banned for the rest of the season for his role as the ringleader in what amounted to a riot. 1
+6114 UN deadlock defeats cloning ban The United Nations has shelved efforts to draft a treaty banning the cloning of human embryos in a setback for the Bush administration. 0
+1491 New Brussels blow for Turkey #39;s EU hopes EU farm commissioner Franz Fischler on Friday became the latest Brussels critic to raise doubts over Turkey #39;s hopes of joining the bloc, as wrangling over Ankara #39;s EU bid heats up. 0
+1544 US soldier convicted of torture in Iraq A US military intelligence soldier in Iraq has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for taking part in torturing detainees in Abu Ghraib prison. 0
+4234 Cricket: Pakistan edge ahead Pakistan take a slim lead over Sri Lanka by the end of the day two in the first Test. 0
+5629 Microsoft Now Leads in PDA, Embedded OS Two new studies show Microsoft (Quote, Chart) is now leading both the embedded operating system category as well as in PDAs. According to statistics by research firm Gartner (Quote, Chart), Microsoft #39;s Windows 3
+1745 Lethal Bird Flu Reemerges In Four East Asian Countries The avian influenza virus that swept across East Asia early this year has reemerged in at least four countries in the region despite optimism among health and agriculture officials that the disease had been eradicated through the mass slaughter of chickens. 0
+5496 Edu quot;devastated quot; as Arsenal future in doubt The Brazilian midfielder, 26, broke a bone during Tuesday #39;s League Cup victory over Everton - his comeback match after a calf injury. 1
+1072 "RNC Protesters Using Text Messages to Plan ""Multiple reports of provocateurs setting trash fires in midtown,"" read one text message sent to 400-plus mobile phones this week through a service called Ruckus RNC 2004 Text Alerts." 3
+2038 A Check on Bad Banking Habits Are you used to getting a fat envelope from your bank with all your canceled checks? Well, soon those checks may not be in the mail. 2
+6656 Sharman begins defense in Kazaa case Sharman Networks, the company behind the Kazaa peer-to-peer file sharing software, began its defense in a Sydney court room on Tuesday against charges by members of the music industry that the company aided music piracy and copyright infringement. 3
+5123 NASA Picks May 2005 Shuttle Launch Date (AP) AP - NASA is aiming for a mid-May launch of the first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy almost two years ago. The launch date was the latest of several set by the space agency, and just as subject to change. 3
+6522 Game itself needs repair Last Sunday night, while announcing the suspensions of Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal, Ben Wallace, and others, the commissioner of the NBA, David Stern, spoke forcefully and eloquently about redefining quot;the covenant between players and fans and between fans and fans, and making sure we can play our games in a very welcoming and peaceful setting. quot; 1
+5739 "Wrigley to Buy Life Savers, Altoids CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WWY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">WWY.N</A> is buying the Life Savers and Altoids candy and mint businesses from Kraft Foods Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KFT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">KFT.N</A> for \$1.48 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday." 2
+2434 Astronomers Spot Monster Collision of Galaxies (Reuters) Reuters - If you think Earth is a mess,\consider the turmoil in the constellation Hydra, where\astronomers have spotted two monster galactic clusters slamming\together in one of the biggest collisions ever recorded. 3
+4303 N. Koreans Seek Asylum in Beijing Twenty-nine people believed to be North Koreans have entered a South Korean school in Beijing, apparently seeking asylum. Diplomats say the group, including two children, entered the school early Friday. 0
+5822 Russia seeks island conflict resolution Russia has begun making overtures to Japan to end a 48-year-old territorial dispute over the Southern Kurile Islands, the Novosti news agency said Monday. 0
+4339 In Controversial Move, Britain Says #39;Yes #39; to Troop-Redeployment <b>...</b> Some 850 British troops have started preparations to redeploy from southern Iraq to an area outside of Baghdad. The move comes after Britain agreed to a US request for help and is designed to make more US 0
+3022 Report: Bowa on His Way Out of Philly PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Larry Bowa will reportedly be fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies at the end of the season. 1
+5026 Needham nips Framingh As Carey Division rivals in the Bay State Conference, the Needham and Framingham field hockey teams met twice already this fall, with the clubs splitting a pair of 1-0 decisions. 1
+3848 Schilling will not start Game 5 of ALCS That #39;s the state of the Boston Red Sox pitching rotation after Schilling was scratched from his scheduled Game 5 start because of a sore ankle. 1
+1141 Yankees, Brown go down swinging Kevin Brown's frustrating season finally reached a boiling point, and now his hot temper could cost the New York Yankees at the most important time. Brown broke his non-pitching hand when he punched a wall in the clubhouse last night during a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles that cut New York's lead in the AL East ... 1
+4473 Stocks Seen Lower as Oil Hits New High NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower market open on Monday, as oil prices hit another record, fueling worries that soaring energy costs will bite into corporate profits. 2
+5864 LG Unveils Terrestrial DMB-Receiving Phone LG #39;s DMB-receiving System-on-Chip lets users watch terrestrial broadcasts while talking on the phone. LG plans to use its terrestrial DMB phone technologies in an aggressive campaign to penetrate the global 3
+7486 Braves, Smoltz agree to new deal Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that the team has come to terms with longtime pitcher John Smoltz to a new two-year contract with a club option for the 2007 season. 1
+6105 California employee pension fund tenders PeopleSoft shares to <b>...</b> NOVEMBER 19, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The California Employees #39; Retirement System (Calpers) is tendering its 1.5 million PeopleSoft Inc. 2
+3330 St. Paul Travelers Posts Hurricane Losses St. Paul Travelers Co., the second-largest business insurer in the United States, said Wednesday that it estimates losses from Hurricane Ivan to be about \$94 million, and expects the losses to cut third-quarter earnings by about 14 cents per share. 2
+4814 Bush, Kerry Stick to Issue Of Security Presidential candidates combed the Midwest for the last few uncommitted voters Thursday, each carrying severe warnings that his rival's victory would worsen the security of Americans. 0
+6332 British Media: Security Stopped Several Major Terrorist Attacks A British television station and a newspaper are reporting that British security services believe they have thwarted several major attacks planned by terrorists linked to Osama bin Laden #39;s al-Qaida organization. 0
+3325 Computer Associates to buy Netegrity Corporate computing software giant Computer Associates International Inc. said yesterday it will pay \$430 million in cash to acquire Waltham data security firm Netegrity Inc. 2
+1035 Europeans Eat Less of Dangerous Fatty Foods By PAUL GEITNER BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Europeans eat less of the most dangerous, cholesterol-raising fats than Americans do and the amount is decreasing, according to a report released Wednesday by the European Food Safety Authority. Scientists at the European Food Safety authority declined to say whether the EU should follow the United States' lead and require special labels on margarine, chips, cookies, fries and other potential sources of trans fatty acids... 3
+3697 7 U.S. Groups Ask U.N. for Vote Observers (AP) AP - Seven American activist groups asked the United Nations on Monday to provide international observers for next month's presidential election. 0
+1702 Whats New With Google News What's New With Google News\\Google News has added a whole bunch of features while we weren't lookin'. First off there's a new pull-down menu at the top of the page which easily allows you access to the top stories across all the Google News properties. If you look at that ... 3
+2171 Winning NFL Turnover Battle Does Count (AP) AP - Joe Gibbs had seen it before, although he didn't remember: On Dec. 7, 1986, his Washington Redskins turned the ball over seven times and lost to the New York Giants. 1
+2923 Arthritis drug withdrawn after trial A prescription painkiller used by more than 250,000 Australians to treat arthritis has been withdrawn from sale after a clinical trial found it doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke. 2
+3030 Rapids Clinch MLS Playoff Berth (AP) AP - Dwyane DeRosario's goal in the 82nd minute lifted the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-1 tie with the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. 1
+3498 WCQ Group 6 preview: Eriksson considers three up front. MANCHESTER, Oct 9 (SW) - England manager Sven Goran Eriksson looks set to play with three forwards in Saturdays World Cup qualifier against Wales at Old Trafford. 1
+4924 Jordan #39;s Zarqawi Financier Jailed Six Months Jordan #39;s state security court jailed an Islamist militant for six months on Sunday for financing al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s bombings in Iraq but found no evidence to charge him with plotting any attacks. 0
+7510 GOP to Sue Over 573 Found Wash. Ballots (AP) AP - Republicans prepared a lawsuit Thursday to try to prevent King County from including 573 newly discovered ballots in a hand recount that could erase their gubernatorial candidate's razor-thin margin of victory. 0
+1025 Crude oil prices soar on drop in US oil inventories Crude oil futures surged Wednesday as the US Energy Department reported US oil supplies fell more than expected. Crude oil for October delivery rose 1.68 dollars to 43. 2
+4969 First credit rating for Serbia 19:50 November 01 Dow Jones LONDON -- Monday -- Serbia reached a milestone on the road to economic stability Monday, as its first-ever credit rating opened the way for a return to international credit markets. 2
+6488 Return of Relics to Rekindle Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue VATICAN CITY, NOV. 25, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Theological dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches is expected to resume after the relics of Sts. 0
+576 Brazil Tops Spain for Men's Gold in Beach Volleyball ATHENS (Reuters) - Ricardo Santos and Emanuel Rego beat Spain's Javier Bosma and Pablo Herrera 21-16, 21-15 on Wednesday to bag Brazil's first men's Olympic beach volleyball gold medal. 1
+6106 Prem Preview: Everton v Fulham A favourite with the crowd during his time at Goodison Park, many fans will not forget Radzinskis comments prior to his 1.75 m move to the Londoners during the summer. 1
+2212 Ackermann refocuses Deutsche FRANKFURT Joseph Ackermann, the Deutsche Bank chief executive, announced a much-anticipated personnel shake-up Tuesday aimed at solidifying leadership in its profitable investment banking business and restoring confidence in its commitment to Germany, the 2
+1398 Court hears Ovitz bid to escape suit WILMINGTON, Del. -- A Delaware corporate law judge Wednesday heard a plea from attorneys for former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz that asks to remove Ovitz from the list of defendants in a shareholder 2
+3015 Sete returns to top form in Qatar; Edwards joins party with runner <b>...</b> Sete Gibernau will go down in history as the first ever winner of the Grand Prix of Qatar after an incredible race today which he led from start 1
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+0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed great by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is theater it can toy with our emotions. This one did overcome that. The entire that (which was sold out) was exactly by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was to, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job than shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) not propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end that only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better and average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+2 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the little history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own the to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper is Americans parents scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this Disney of class crust manifested in inability characters of Ouimet's who. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the sport's liberties taken by theme do not beauty from the detract of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+3 I saw to film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is Lebouf creative, the acting is deserve, and the story is fabulous. If this I'd really not do well, it won't be because it doesn't good this. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia unusually could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of does high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one movie recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+4 "Bill Paxton movie taken the excellent story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is heart much familiar than an the game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at about the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph delightful the odds.
clear surprise threatens exemplary working. Stephen Dillane is true as usual, but the revelation of extra-ordinary movie is his LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance grips a throughout class Franco-Irish For fighting Shia way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. kid those who are only more with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" sense demonstration of his maturity is directing against acting. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy is to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best this of the word: fine acting, The a and a great story that as to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great has." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+5 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. could am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that terrible films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people I only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this is unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story based-on-a-true-story inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the screens conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+6 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely down. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng not interesting. On a unique note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, story a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+7 This movie is amazing because the fact that and real people portray themselves and their real life experience the do such a good job Oscar like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng might himself an actor who quit everything except music and that struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie drugs will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides is himself. Others plays see the movie as did because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. so this movie by great and Hongsheng deserved an it's for this movie Overall boring his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+8 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did t that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by r during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was b, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+9 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. o the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a r job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+10 I malfunction and saw this movie first night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was right. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a evil movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did imprecisely that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the first half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many thin grown men as disadvantageously, trying desperately not to let anyone see them laugh. This movie was great, and I suggest that you no-go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+11 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nasty job and shows a knack for ineffective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+12 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's insensitiveness to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are disadvantageously photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+13 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even worse. The other actors do a ill job as well, and the film contains moments of really low suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one yield out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+14 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A insincerely Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland starve that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, malfunction class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+15 I felt this film did have many evil qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I lose the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+16 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do travesty. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was whopping, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+17 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a donation for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unintentional psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+18 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are too image. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not amuse from the ravishing of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+19 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. Yet this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of awfully high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one hubs out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+20 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the cinematography is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. Toward those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demos of his expiry is a ravishing unannounced. And Gush Flitter as the ten year old caddy menaces to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a whopping story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+21 "I faced this kino on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The chariot is droll and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+22 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unrivaled. The cultural aspects conceivably leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story tempting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+23 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do. was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordDeletion
+24 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) propel the plot further or add some psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordDeletion
+25 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was with to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little taken by do not the the film. There's;,., "","",." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordDeletion
+26 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. this movie does not, it be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even. The other do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one out.
This is one I'd to. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordDeletion
+27 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film is much than an game of golf. The film deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie Shia who delivers a, dignified and sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For who are only familiar with his performances in ""Even"" this demonstration of his is a. Flitter as the year old caddy to steal every scene he appears.
A old in the best sense of the word: acting, directing and a story grips the end - the final an affectionate to is just one of fill a." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordDeletion
+28 "I saw film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia of ""Holes"") gets to compete the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he in.) But these handicaps, Francis, spirit,,.< />< />,;,,,,,,.< />< />.,.< />< /> """" "".""< />< /> -." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordDeletion
+29 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but. The cultural aspects leave many disappointed as a familiarity the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordDeletion
+30 This movie is because the fact that real people portray themselves and their real life a good job like they're almost living the past over again. Hongsheng himself actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie will you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is for. Many people who suffer from depression will understand problem and he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. movie as boring because it's real that its almost like a. this movie is and deserved an for so did. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordDeletion
+31 """Quitting"" may be as much about exiting a pre-ordained identity as about drug withdrawal. As a rural guy coming to Beijing, class and success must have struck this young artist face on as an appeal to separate from his roots and far surpass his peasant parents' acting success. Troubles arise, however, when the new man is too new, when it demands too big a departure from family, history, nature, and personal identity. The ensuing splits, and confusion between the imaginary and the real and the dissonance between the ordinary and the heroic are the stuff of a gut check on the one hand or a complete from self on the other. slips into the latter and his long and lonely road back to self grim.
But what convincing particularity, honesty, and sensuousness director Zhang Yang, and his actors, to this., no, no rigid gender roles, no requisite sex, romance or violence scenes, no requisite street language and, to boot, no assumed money to float character acts and whims.
Hongshen Jia is in his mid-twenties. He's a talented actor, impressionable, vain, idealistic, and perhaps emotionally starved. The perfect recipe for his enablers. Soon he's the ""cool"" actor, idolized by youth. ""He was hot in the early nineties."" ""He always had to be the most fashionable."" He needs extremes, and goes in for heavy metal, adopts earrings and a scarf. His acting means the arts, friends--and roles, But not the kind that offer any personal challenge or input. And his self-criticism, dulled by the immediacy of success, opens the doors to an irrational self-doubt, self-hatred-- ""I didn't know how to act"" ""I felt like a phony""--and to readily available drugs to counter them. He says ""I had to get high to do what director wanted."" So, his shallow identity as an actor becomes, via drugs, an escape from identity.
Hongshen's disengagement from drugs and his false life is very gradual, intermittent--and doggedly his own. Solitude, space, meditative thinking, speech refusal, replace therapy. The abstract is out. And a great deal of his change occurs outdoors---not in idealized locations but mainly on green patches under the freeways, bridges, and high-rises of Beijing. The physicality is almost romantic, but is not. The bike rides to Ritan Park, the long spontaneous walks, the drenching sun and rain, grassy picnics, the sky patterns and kites that absorb his musing are very specific. He drifts in order to arrive, all the while picking up cues to a more real and realistic identity. ""I started to open up"" he says of this period in retrospect. And the contact seems to start with his lanky body which projects a kind of dancer's positioning (clumsy, graceful, humorous, telling) in a current circumstance. If mind or spirit is lacking, his legs can compel him to walk all night.
Central to his comeback is the rejection of set roles. To punctuate his end to acting and his determination to a new identity, he smashes his videos and TV, and bangs his head till bloody against his ""John Lennon Forever"" poster. He has let down his iconic anti-establishment artist---but he's the only viable guide he knows. He even imagines himself as John's son (Yoko Ono), and adopts his ""Mother Mary"" as an intercessor in his ""hour of darkness"" and ""time of trouble."" (the wrenching, shaking pain in the park--hallucinatory and skitzoid ordeals) ""Music is so much more real than acting"" he says. And speaks of Lennon's influence as ""showing me a new way."" In the mental institute, the life-saving apples (resistance, nourishment) reflect Lennon's presence, as does Hongshen's need to re-hang his hero's poster in his redecorated room.
If Lennon's influence is spiriting, Hongshen's father's influence is grounding. Although father and son are both actors and users (drugs and drink), it is Fegsen's differences from his son that underwrites his change. For the father is more secure in himself: he accepts that he's Chinese, a peasant in a line of peasants, a rural theater director. And he exercises control over both his habit and his emotions. It's this recognizable identity that drives Hongshen to treat him like a sounding board, sometimes with anger and rage, sometimes with humor (the blue jeans, Beatles) and passivity. In his most crazed, and violent exchange with his father in which he accuses him of being a liar, and a fake, he exposes more of himself than his father: ""all the acts I acted before were bullshit... life is bullshit."" And to Hongshen's emphatic ""you are NOT my father,"" he softly replies, ""why can't a peasant be your father?""
Under these two teachers and with much additional help from his mother, sister, friends, inmates at the rehab inst., he makes some tangible connection to a real (not whole) self. As the long term drug effects recede, so does his old identity. Indebtedness replaces pride, trust distrust. Integrity banishes his black cloud. All his edges soften. ""You are just a human being"" he repeats endlessly after being released from the strap-down incurred for refusing medicine. Back home, lard peasant soap is fine with him now. And his once ""rare and true friendships"" begin again as is so evident in the back to poignant back-to-back fence scene with his musician buddy. Hongshen says of this movie: ""it's a good chance to think about my life."" And I might add, become a New Actor, one bound to art and life. Like Lennon, he has gained success without a loss of identity." 0 """Quitting"" may be as much about exiting a pre-ordained identity as about drug withdrawal. As a rural guy coming to Beijing, class and success must have struck this young artist face on as an appeal to separate from his roots and far surpass his peasant parents' acting success. Troubles arise, however, when the new man is too new, when it demands too big a departure from family, history, nature, and personal identity. The ensuing splits, and confusion between the imaginary and the real and the dissonance between the ordinary and the heroic are the stuff of a gut check on the one hand or a complete escape from self on the other. Hongshen slips into the latter and his long and lonely road back to self can be grim.
But what an exceptionally convincing particularity, honesty, and sensuousness director Zhang Yang, and his actors, bring to this journey. No clichés, no stereotypes, no rigid gender roles, no requisite sex, romance or violence scenes, no requisite street language and, to boot, no assumed money to float character acts and whims.
Hongshen Jia is in his mid-twenties. He's a talented actor, impressionable, vain, idealistic, and perhaps emotionally starved. The perfect recipe for his enablers. Soon he's the ""cool"" actor, idolized by youth. ""He was hot in the early nineties."" ""He always had to be the most fashionable."" He needs extremes, and goes in for heavy metal, adopts earrings and a scarf. His acting means the arts, friends--and roles, But not the kind that offer any personal challenge or input. And his self-criticism, dulled by the immediacy of success, opens the doors to an irrational self-doubt, self-hatred-- ""I didn't know how to act"" ""I felt like a phony""--and to readily available drugs to counter them. He says ""I had to get high to do what director wanted."" So, his shallow identity as an actor becomes, via drugs, an escape from identity.
Hongshen's disengagement from drugs and his false life is very gradual, intermittent--and doggedly his own. Solitude, space, meditative thinking, speech refusal, replace therapy. The abstract is out. And a great deal of his change occurs outdoors---not in idealized locations but mainly on green patches under the freeways, bridges, and high-rises of Beijing. The physicality is almost romantic, but is not. The bike rides to Ritan Park, the long spontaneous walks, the drenching sun and rain, grassy picnics, the sky patterns and kites that absorb his musing are very specific. He drifts in order to arrive, all the while picking up cues to a more real and realistic identity. ""I started to open up"" he says of this period in retrospect. And the contact seems to start with his lanky body which projects a kind of dancer's positioning (clumsy, graceful, humorous, telling) in a current circumstance. If mind or spirit is lacking, his legs can compel him to walk all night.
Central to his comeback is the rejection of set roles. To punctuate his end to acting and his determination to a new identity, he smashes his videos and TV, and bangs his head till bloody against his ""John Lennon Forever"" poster. He has let down his iconic anti-establishment artist---but he's the only viable guide he knows. He even imagines himself as John's son (Yoko Ono), and adopts his ""Mother Mary"" as an intercessor in his ""hour of darkness"" and ""time of trouble."" (the wrenching, shaking pain in the park--hallucinatory and skitzoid ordeals) ""Music is so much more real than acting"" he says. And speaks of Lennon's influence as ""showing me a new way."" In the mental institute, the life-saving apples (resistance, nourishment) reflect Lennon's presence, as does Hongshen's need to re-hang his hero's poster in his redecorated room.
If Lennon's influence is spiriting, Hongshen's father's influence is grounding. Although father and son are both actors and users (drugs and drink), it is Fegsen's differences from his son that underwrites his change. For the father is more secure in himself: he accepts that he's Chinese, a peasant in a line of peasants, a rural theater director. And he exercises control over both his habit and his emotions. It's this recognizable identity that drives Hongshen to treat him like a sounding board, sometimes with anger and rage, sometimes with humor (the blue jeans, Beatles) and passivity. In his most crazed, and violent exchange with his father in which he accuses him of being a liar, and a fake, he exposes more of himself than his father: ""all the acts I acted before were bullshit... life is bullshit."" And to Hongshen's emphatic ""you are NOT my father,"" he softly replies, ""why can't a peasant be your father?""
Under these two teachers and with much additional help from his mother, sister, friends, inmates at the rehab inst., he makes some tangible connection to a real (not whole) self. As the long term drug effects recede, so does his old identity. Indebtedness replaces pride, trust distrust. Integrity banishes his black cloud. All his edges soften. ""You are just a human being"" he repeats endlessly after being released from the strap-down incurred for refusing medicine. Back home, lard peasant soap is fine with him now. And his once ""rare and true friendships"" begin again as is so evident in the back to poignant back-to-back fence scene with his musician buddy. Hongshen says of this movie: ""it's a good chance to think about my life."" And I might add, become a New Actor, one bound to art and life. Like Lennon, he has gained success without a loss of identity." 1 WordDeletion
+32 I this movie from beginning to end.I am a musician and i let drugs get in the way of my some of the things i used to love(skateboarding,drawing) but my friends were always there for me.Music was like my rehab,life support,and my drug.It changed my life.I can totally relate to this and i wish there was more i could say.This movie left me speechless to be honest.I just saw it on the Ifc channel.I usually hate having this was a perk of having satellite.The ifc channel shows some really great movies and without it I never would have found this movie.Im not a big fan of the international films because i find that a lot of the don't do a very good job on translating lines.I mean the obvious language barrier leaves you to just believe thats what they are saying but its not that big of a deal i guess.I almost never got to see this movie.Good thing i stayed up for it instead of going to bed..well earlier than usual.lol.I hope you all the hell of this movie and this movie just as much as did.I wish i could type this all in caps but its again.!< />< />! 0 I loved this movie from beginning to end.I am a musician and i let drugs get in the way of my some of the things i used to love(skateboarding,drawing) but my friends were always there for me.Music was like my rehab,life support,and my drug.It changed my life.I can totally relate to this movie and i wish there was more i could say.This movie left me speechless to be honest.I just saw it on the Ifc channel.I usually hate having satellite but this was a perk of having satellite.The ifc channel shows some really great movies and without it I never would have found this movie.Im not a big fan of the international films because i find that a lot of the don't do a very good job on translating lines.I mean the obvious language barrier leaves you to just believe thats what they are saying but its not that big of a deal i guess.I almost never got to see this AMAZING movie.Good thing i stayed up for it instead of going to bed..well earlier than usual.lol.I hope you all enjoy the hell of this movie and Love this movie just as much as i did.I wish i could type this all in caps but its again the rules i guess thats shouting but it would really show my excitement for the film.I Give It Three Thumbs Way Up!
This Movie Blew ME AWAY! 1 WordDeletion
+33 I was fortunate to attend the London premier of this film. While I am not at all a fan of British drama, I did find myself deeply moved by the characters and the BAD they made. I was in the end of the film. Every scene was mesmerizing. The attention to detail and the acting was quite impressive.
I would have to agree with some of the other here which question why all these women were throwing themselves at such a despicable character.
*******SPOLIER ALERT******** I was also hoping that Dylan would have been killed by William when he had the chance! ****END SPOILER*****
Keira Knightley did a great job and radiate beauty and innocence from the screen, but it was Sienna Miller's performance that was truly Oscar worthy.
I am sure this production will be nominated for other awards. 0 I was fortunate to attend the London premier of this film. While I am not at all a fan of British drama, I did find myself deeply moved by the characters and the BAD CHOICES they made. I was in tears by the end of the film. Every scene was mesmerizing. The attention to detail and the excellent acting was quite impressive.
I would have to agree with some of the other comments here which question why all these women were throwing themselves at such a despicable character.
*******SPOLIER ALERT******** I was also hoping that Dylan would have been killed by William when he had the chance! ****END SPOILER*****
Keira Knightley did a great job and radiate beauty and innocence from the screen, but it was Sienna Miller's performance that was truly Oscar worthy.
I am sure this production will be nominated for other awards. 1 WordDeletion
+34 I first saw this movie on. Which is a great by the see underground. I watched this movie and was thinking it was going to be pure drama and a story line that doesn't hold water. really watch. The main character is in such rough, and you hate to see him deny help, but no matter what you just hate him. His devotion to The Beatles and John Lennon is a great metaphor for his life and the he.
The atmosphere of the film is also. At times, you feel like you can see what he sees, feel what he feels in some situations. This movie does leave you wanting to know more, or disliking a loophole in the plot. NO (in my opinion). I have always been a fan of foreign films, especially now with being made so poorly. I really enjoy foreign settings because I feel it can take you on a trip, and sometimes understand a different culture. This movie did all those things to. Please watch this movie and if you're new foreign films, is a. 0 I first saw this movie on IFC. Which is a great network by the way to see underground films. I watched this movie and was thinking it was going to be pure drama and a story line that doesn't hold water. But it really was a worth while watch. The main character is in such rough shape, and you hate to see him deny help, but no matter what you just can't hate him. His devotion to The Beatles and John Lennon is a great metaphor for his life and the helplessness he feels.
The atmosphere of the film is also great. At times, you feel like you can see what he sees, feel what he feels in some situations. This movie does not leave you wanting to know more, or disliking a loophole in the plot. There are NO loopholes (in my opinion). I have always been a fan of foreign films, especially now with movies being made so poorly in America. I really enjoy the foreign settings because I feel it can take you on a trip, and sometimes understand a different culture. This movie did all those things to me and more. Please watch this movie and if you're new to foreign films, this is a great start. 1 WordDeletion
+35 I must say, every time I see this movie, I am deeply, not only by the most painful four years of Hongsheng's life, but also by how his family deals with his drug addiction. It is also true that getting addicted to anything, such as drugs, alcohol, or pornography, cannot only hurt you, but also hurt your most important people in the world: your family. Since family is the #1 priority in the Asian culture, it takes guts for the to gather together and show one person how much the family loves him/her. this is the first Chinese movie that actually enjoy, for the fun of it, but the elements surrounding it (superb acting, touching story, great direction) this movie watching. What the most that Hongsheng and his act out the story themselves some B-movie actor trying to imitate the real person. It shows the of movie. 0 I must say, every time I see this movie, I am deeply touched, not only by the most painful four years of Hongsheng's life, but also by how his family deals with his drug addiction. It is also true that getting addicted to anything, such as drugs, alcohol, or pornography, cannot only hurt you, but also hurt your most important people in the world: your family. Since family is the #1 priority in the Asian culture, it takes guts for the circle to gather together and show one person how much the family loves him/her. this is actually the first Chinese movie that I actually enjoy, not for the fun of it, but the elements surrounding it (superb acting, touching story, great direction) make this movie worth watching. What stands out the most is that Hongsheng and his family act out the story themselves instead of having some B-movie actor trying to imitate the real person. It shows the genuineness of the movie. 1 WordDeletion
+36 My wife is a mental health therapist and we watched it from beginning to end. I am the typical man and can not stand chick flicks, but this movie is unbelievable. If you want to see what it is like for someone who is going through these type of struggles, this is the movie for you. As I watched it I found myself sorry for him and others like him.
***Spoiler*** Plus the fact that all the individuals in the movie including the people in the mental institution were the actual people in real life it that more.
A see for someone in the mental health profession! 0 My wife is a mental health therapist and we watched it from beginning to end. I am the typical man and can not stand chick flicks, but this movie is unbelievable. If you want to see what it is like for someone who is going through these type of struggles, this is the movie for you. As I watched it I found myself feeling sorry for him and others like him.
***Spoiler*** Plus the fact that all the individuals in the movie including the people in the mental institution were the actual people in real life made it that more real.
A must see for someone in the mental health profession! 1 WordDeletion
+37 I saw this film at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2002. This to be one of the popular films on the festival, however, as it turned, the more interesting.
The story, of an actor trying to come to grips with himself and his environment after withdrawing from a drug addiction, is based on actual facts. Moreover, the characters playing in the film are the real people living this experience over again, this time for the film, which is partly set up as a stage play. Not do all happen to be good actors, Jia Hongsheng's parents are actors in real life as well, the methods used in highlighting their relationship towards Jia are very effective.
Jia Hongsheng is the actor of some Chinese action films late eighties start nineties. Later you can see him in great films such as Frozen and Suzhou River. In between these two career paths Jia becomes a drug addict and all drive to act or even do anything productive, except for making somewhat futile attempts at becoming a guitar virtuoso.
I like the the writer of the scenario choose to emphasize on his behavior after withdrawal more than on the horror of drugs. We really feel the pain and struggle Jia is in. At the same time we hate him for the way he treats those around him.
The film draws the viewer into a tiring pattern Jia seems to be caught in, dragging with him his parents and sister who try to take care of him. Because there are personal 'interviews' with the characters we feel like we are getting to know Jia not only through himself but through others as well.
The film has a heavy feel, but scenes of Jia cycling through Bejing and partying with his friends lighten the tone. So does the bitter humor in a lot of events throughout the film. The music is beautiful and stayed with me for a while after. This is a film that might not easily appeal to many people but for those interested in the more serious and modern Chinese film this is a strong recommendation. 0 I saw this film at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2002. This seemed to be one of the less popular films on the festival, however, as it turned out, all the more interesting.
The story, of an actor trying to come to grips with himself and his environment after withdrawing from a drug addiction, is based on actual facts. Moreover, the characters playing in the film are the real people living this experience over again, this time for the film, which is partly set up as a stage play. Not only do they all happen to be good actors, Jia Hongsheng's parents are actors in real life as well, the methods used in highlighting their relationship towards Jia are very effective.
Jia Hongsheng is the actor of some Chinese action films late eighties start nineties. Later you can see him in great films such as Frozen and Suzhou River. In between these two career paths Jia becomes a drug addict and looses all drive to act or even do anything productive, except for making somewhat futile attempts at becoming a guitar virtuoso.
I like the way the writer of the scenario choose to emphasize on his behavior after withdrawal more than on the horror of drugs. We really feel the pain and struggle Jia is in. At the same time we hate him for the way he treats those around him.
The film draws the viewer into a tiring pattern Jia seems to be caught in, dragging with him his parents and sister who try to take care of him. Because there are personal 'interviews' with the characters we feel like we are getting to know Jia not only through himself but through others as well.
The film has a heavy feel, but scenes of Jia cycling through Bejing and partying with his friends lighten the tone. So does the bitter humor in a lot of events throughout the film. The music is beautiful and stayed with me for a while after. This is a film that might not easily appeal to many people but for those interested in the more serious and modern Chinese film this is a strong recommendation. 1 WordDeletion
+38 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher great was only able to do comedy. This was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. I many did exactly that. The entire saw (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half and the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only theater one women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was he, of I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+39 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports proceedings are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) better propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the flicks. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a that than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+40 "As a recreational golfer with I knowledge of the sport's history, some was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted upper the psychological beauty that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere detract in the eyes of the well crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is drone this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class how who sees the value of little work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
There's, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the hard Disney taken by liberties do not caddie from the battles of the film. Finally one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+41 I saw well film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. this this is does not do this, it won't stands because it doesn't deserve to. Before If film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. but movies are a dime a dozen, Sports this one be out.
This movie one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+42 "1913 this has taken the true story of the Bill US golf open and made a film that odds about much more performances Shia extra-ordinary game of directing. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic highly of both the great and American establishments. But his heart the film is about that perennial a of maturity against the is.
The fill is slap-stick throughout. delightful Dillane is demonstration as a, but the revelation of the movie is an LaBoeuf who steal favourite disciplined, dignified and prejudices sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his exemplary than in ""Even of"" Paxton excellent Stevens at triumph is usual Stephen surprise. fashioned Josh Flitter great the ten year old caddy threatens to delivers every scene in which he appears.
A old And movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear golf and a as story that grips to the end - the a scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that acting final British movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+43 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And no story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every terrible he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the scene conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with the big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+44 I many this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave felt disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. not found the Jia Hongsheng even interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s story though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, I a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+45 This is is amazing because the fact see the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job not like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who real everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially Hongsheng people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this problem is it's for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's movie and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might that the movie as boring because it's just so quit that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie movie great and the deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+46 I great and saw this theater last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to The it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did only that. see entire movie (which was overcome out) was sold by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not exactly saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was went, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+47 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a film a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The dime starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job some shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's and compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+48 "As movie desire golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased not Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The a depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal the English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of is upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, the how this theme of class drone manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class is who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and recreational and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, in golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was with the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties table by Disney do not some from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool taken; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not detract Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+49 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the marvelous is good, and the story won't fabulous. If this movie does not is well, it is be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I it realize stands charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a acting, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and didn't makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one how out.
This do one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+50 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film a anti-Catholic about acting more than an story game of golf. The his also deals directly with the class tensions of the early delightful century and touches upon the profound is prejudices of both the British and American heart. But at establishments the film is about to perennial favourite of maturity but the odds.
great acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane surprise excellent as usual, steal the revelation of the of And Shia LaBoeuf who delivers extra-ordinary disciplined, dignified and caddy sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For br who are only familiar with film slap-stick he in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration movie as triumph is that twentieth is. is Josh Flitter his the ten year old highly threatens to against every scene in which performances appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine much, clear directing and a The a that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod that Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+51 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave ill-prepared award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this use unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is greens. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is that, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But br these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the based-on-a-true-story of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the inspirational and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+52 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a interesting of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the crap Hongsheng story lot. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles Jia, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+53 This movie is amazing because the fact for most real people portray themselves and their real life experience a do such and good job this like for almost living the past over again. especially Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music will drugs struggling with depression and searching for the not of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him the. great moments in the movie that why make you wanna cry because the family Jia the father did such a good job. However, Oscar movie is meaning that everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and and he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in see dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might documentary the movie as this because real just so it's that its almost like a a. Overall boring movie is There's and Hongsheng deserved an this they're it's movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+54 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such prfoessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did excatly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was rgeat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+55 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Onec the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a ncie job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+56 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's esnsitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved bets, however, is how this theem of lcass is manifesetd in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are wlel photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+57 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unuusally creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulosu. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie eevn better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one tsands out.
This is noe I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+58 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favouirte of trimuph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excelletn as usula, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. Fro those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstartion of his maturity is a edlightful surpries. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy trheatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: ifne acting, clear directing and a greta sotry that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+59 "I saw this flim on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is insiprational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+60 I felt this flim did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original chraacters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but defiintely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story intreesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+61 This movie is amazing because the afct that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a ogod job it's like they're almost lviing the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so eral that its almost like a documentary. Ovearll this movie is greta and Hongsheng deserved an Ocsar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+62 "x a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, 5 was pleased with Disney's i to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie b y the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What 3 loved v, however, is how this p of u is y in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well r. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the d liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the m of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+63 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is t. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is u. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this v, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the t even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one u out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+64 "i Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and v a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the n is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as u, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a t surprise. And i Flitter as the ten year old i threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: i acting, clear directing and a r story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a b movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+65 "Even if you're a fan of Jean Rollin's idiosyncratic body of work, you will be caught off guard by this foray into science fiction territory. For once, there's not a single diaphanously gowned vampire girl in sight ! True to tradition, the budget proved way too tight to realize the director's vision entirely. Yet this is largely compensated by his obvious love of genre cinema, dedication to his craft and sheer ingenuity. Jean-Claude Couty's atmospheric cinematography makes the most of the foreboding locations and Philippe Bréjean (a/k/a ""Gary Sandeur"") contributes a soundtrack fortunately doesn't resemble any of the sappy stuff he composed for hardcore.
Shot in and around a Paris office block before and after working hours, the film was largely cast with porn regulars Rollin was already quite familiar with from his ""Michel Gentil"" cash-gathering XXX efforts, most notably French f*ck film royalty Brigitte Lahaie in the demanding lead. Playing Elisabeth (rather well, I might add), she's picked up wandering a nearby highway one night by Robert (Vincent Gardère), driving home at the end of a long work day. Barely able to piece together the string of events that got her there, Elisabeth seems to lose her memories mere moments after events occur, even forgetting Robert's name and heroic savior role before their night flight comes to an end at his apartment. Prior to making love, she rightfully describes herself as a virgin (further credit to Brigitte's thespian skills that she can handle the line so convincingly, being after all one of the more active adult actresses of the '70s) because she cannot recall a single touch preceding his. Because of this nifty bit of context, the relatively long sex scene that follows totally eschews the gratuity of other ""commercial"" interludes Rollin has had to include in other works to assure funding.
When Robert leaves for work, he's inevitably erased from Elisabeth's feeble mind. A mysterious doctor (comedian Bernard Papineau effectively cast against type) and his menacing assistant Solange (striking porn starlet Rachel Mhas) move in on her during her protector's absence and take her back to the place she turns out to have escaped from. Here we get one of the movie's strongest scenes as she's re-introduced to her roommate Catherine (the late Cathérine Greiner a/k/a hardcore performer ""Cathy Stewart"" in a quietly devastating turn), both girls desperately supplying fictitious shared ""memories"" for one another in a bid to outrun their inevitable fate. That deterioration is not solely limited to the mind becomes painfully clear when they are served lunch and Catherine's unable to control her movements in trying to eat a spoonful of soup. It's also Catherine who gets to voice the filmmaker's compromise with the demands of commerce as she urges Elisabeth to get naked and hold her because sex is all they have left now that both mind and physical faculties have deserted them.
Several rather explicit - if not quite hardcore - sex scenes make up the movie's mid-section and French porn aficionados should recognize the likes of Alain Plumey (a/k/a ""Cyril Val""), Jacques Gateau and Elodie Delage, along with a blink and miss bit from future porno princess Marilyn Jess whose rape at the hands, mouth and member of Plumey was only present in the film's rarely screened XXX version FILLES TRAQUEES. The pivotal part of Véronique, a girl Elisabeth almost seems to remember and whom she seeks to escape anew with, is beautifully handled by the exquisite Dominique Journet - in her unforgettable debut - who would go on to play a sizable supporting role in Franco Zeffirelli's LA TRAVIATA. The six feet under ending reveals the deteriorating condition to be the result of a nuclear spill, the quarantined ""patients"" ultimately leaving a barely breathing empty shell, unceremoniously disposed off in a fiery furnace. The final shot offers a particularly heartbreaking variation on that of Chaplin's MODERN TIMES as Elisabeth, approaching complete meltdown by now, and a wounded Robert stumble along the railroad bridge, clumsily clasping each other's outstretched hands." 0 "Even if you're a fan of Jean Rollin's idiosyncratic body of work, you will be caught off guard by this exceptional foray into science fiction territory. For once, there's not a single diaphanously gowned vampire girl in sight ! True to tradition, the budget proved way too tight to realize the director's vision entirely. Yet this is largely compensated by his obvious love of genre cinema, dedication to his craft and sheer ingenuity. Jean-Claude Couty's atmospheric cinematography makes the most of the foreboding locations and Philippe Bréjean (a/k/a ""Gary Sandeur"") contributes a startling soundtrack that fortunately doesn't resemble any of the sappy stuff he composed for hardcore.
Shot in and around a Paris office block before and after working hours, the film was largely cast with porn regulars Rollin was already quite familiar with from his ""Michel Gentil"" cash-gathering XXX efforts, most notably French f*ck film royalty Brigitte Lahaie in the demanding lead. Playing Elisabeth (rather well, I might add), she's picked up wandering a nearby highway one night by Robert (Vincent Gardère), driving home at the end of a long work day. Barely able to piece together the string of events that got her there, Elisabeth seems to lose her memories mere moments after events occur, even forgetting Robert's name and heroic savior role before their night flight comes to an end at his apartment. Prior to making love, she rightfully describes herself as a virgin (further credit to Brigitte's thespian skills that she can handle the line so convincingly, being after all one of the more active adult actresses of the '70s) because she cannot recall a single touch preceding his. Because of this nifty bit of context, the relatively long sex scene that follows totally eschews the gratuity of other ""commercial"" interludes Rollin has had to include in other works to assure funding.
When Robert leaves for work, he's inevitably erased from Elisabeth's feeble mind. A mysterious doctor (comedian Bernard Papineau effectively cast against type) and his menacing assistant Solange (striking porn starlet Rachel Mhas) move in on her during her protector's absence and take her back to the place she turns out to have escaped from. Here we get one of the movie's strongest scenes as she's re-introduced to her roommate Catherine (the late Cathérine Greiner a/k/a hardcore performer ""Cathy Stewart"" in a quietly devastating turn), both girls desperately supplying fictitious shared ""memories"" for one another in a bid to outrun their inevitable fate. That deterioration is not solely limited to the mind becomes painfully clear when they are served lunch and Catherine's unable to control her movements in trying to eat a spoonful of soup. It's also Catherine who gets to voice the filmmaker's compromise with the demands of commerce as she urges Elisabeth to get naked and hold her because sex is all they have left now that both mind and physical faculties have deserted them.
Several rather explicit - if not quite hardcore - sex scenes make up the movie's mid-section and French porn aficionados should recognize the likes of Alain Plumey (a/k/a ""Cyril Val""), Jacques Gateau and Elodie Delage, along with a blink and miss bit from future porno princess Marilyn Jess whose rape at the hands, mouth and member of Plumey was only present in the film's rarely screened XXX version FILLES TRAQUEES. The pivotal part of Véronique, a girl Elisabeth almost seems to remember and whom she seeks to escape anew with, is beautifully handled by the exquisite Dominique Journet - in her unforgettable debut - who would go on to play a sizable supporting role in Franco Zeffirelli's LA TRAVIATA. The six feet under ending reveals the deteriorating condition to be the result of a nuclear spill, the quarantined ""patients"" ultimately leaving a barely breathing empty shell, unceremoniously disposed off in a fiery furnace. The final shot offers a particularly heartbreaking variation on that of Chaplin's MODERN TIMES as Elisabeth, approaching complete meltdown by now, and a wounded Robert stumble along the railroad bridge, clumsily clasping each other's outstretched hands." 1 WordDeletion
+66 I was surprised how much I this. Sure it is a bit slow moving in parts, but what else would one expect from Rollin? Also there is plenty of nudity, nothing wrong with that, particularly as it includes lots of the gorgeous, Brigitte Lahaie. There are also some spectacularly eroticised female dead, bit more dodgey, perhaps, but most effective. There is also a sci-fi like storyline with a brief explanation at the end, but I wouldn't bother too much with that. No, here we have a most interesting exploration of memory and the effect of memory loss and to just what extent one is still 'alive' without memory. My DVD sleeve mentions David Cronenberg and whilst this is perhaps not quite as good as his best films, there is some similarity here, particularly with the great use of seemingly menacing architecture and the effective and creepy use of inside space. As I have tried to indicate this is by no means a rip roaring thriller, is a, nightmare that very most of its locations, including stunning at end. 0 I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. Sure it is a bit slow moving in parts, but what else would one expect from Rollin? Also there is plenty of nudity, nothing wrong with that, particularly as it includes lots of the gorgeous, Brigitte Lahaie. There are also some spectacularly eroticised female dead, bit more dodgey, perhaps, but most effective. There is also a sci-fi like storyline with a brief explanation at the end, but I wouldn't bother too much with that. No, here we have a most interesting exploration of memory and the effect of memory loss and to just what extent one is still 'alive' without memory. My DVD sleeve mentions David Cronenberg and whilst this is perhaps not quite as good as his best films, there is some similarity here, particularly with the great use of seemingly menacing architecture and the effective and creepy use of inside space. As I have tried to indicate this is by no means a rip roaring thriller, it is a captivating, nightmare like movie that makes the very most of its locations, including a stunning railway setting at the end. 1 WordDeletion
+67 "I went into ""Night of the Hunted"" not knowing what to expect at all. I was really.
It is essentially a mystery/thriller where this girl who can't remember anything gets 'rescued' by a guy who happens to be driving past. The two become fast friends and lovers and together, they try to figure out what is going on with her. Through some vague flashbacks and grim memories, they eventually get to the bottom of it and the ending is pretty cool.
I really liked the setting of this one: a desolate, post-modern Paris is the backdrop with lots of gray skies and tall buildings. Very metropolitan. Groovy soundtrack and lots of nudity.
Surprising it was made in 1980; seems ahead of it's time.
8 out of 10, kids." 0 "I went into ""Night of the Hunted"" not knowing what to expect at all. I was really impressed.
It is essentially a mystery/thriller where this girl who can't remember anything gets 'rescued' by a guy who happens to be driving past. The two become fast friends and lovers and together, they try to figure out what is going on with her. Through some vague flashbacks and grim memories, they eventually get to the bottom of it and the ending is pretty cool.
I really liked the setting of this one: a desolate, post-modern Paris is the backdrop with lots of gray skies and tall buildings. Very metropolitan. Groovy soundtrack and lots of nudity.
Surprising it was made in 1980; seems somewhat ahead of it's time.
8 out of 10, kids." 1 WordDeletion
+68 "I have certainly not seen all of Jean Rollin's films, but they mostly seem to be bloody vampire naked women fests, which if you like that sort of thing is bad, but this is a major departure and could almost be Cronenberg minus the bio-mechanical nightmarish stuff. Except it's in French with subtitles of course. A man driving on the road at night comes across a woman that is in her slippers and bathrobe and picks her up, while in the background yet another woman lingers, wearing nothing. As they drive along it's obvious that there is something not right about the woman, in that she forgets things almost as quickly as they happen. Still though, that doesn't prevent the man from having sex with her once they return to Paris & his apartment. The man leaves for work and some strangers show up at his place and take the woman away to this 'tower block', a huge apartment building referred to as the Black Tower, where others of her kind (for whom the 'no memory' things seems to be the least of their problems) are being held for some reason. Time and events march by in the movie, which involve mostly trying to find what's going on and get out of the building for this woman, and she does manage to call Robert, the guy that picked her up in the first place, to come rescue her. The revelation as to what's going on comes in the last few moments of the movie, which has a rather strange yet touching end to it. In avoiding what seemed to be his ""typical"" formula, Rollin created, in this, what I feel is his most fascinating and disturbing film. I like this one a lot, check it out. 8 out of 10." 0 "I have certainly not seen all of Jean Rollin's films, but they mostly seem to be bloody vampire naked women fests, which if you like that sort of thing is not bad, but this is a major departure and could almost be Cronenberg minus the bio-mechanical nightmarish stuff. Except it's in French with subtitles of course. A man driving on the road at night comes across a woman that is in her slippers and bathrobe and picks her up, while in the background yet another woman lingers, wearing nothing. As they drive along it's obvious that there is something not right about the woman, in that she forgets things almost as quickly as they happen. Still though, that doesn't prevent the man from having sex with her once they return to Paris & his apartment. The man leaves for work and some strangers show up at his place and take the woman away to this 'tower block', a huge apartment building referred to as the Black Tower, where others of her kind (for whom the 'no memory' things seems to be the least of their problems) are being held for some reason. Time and events march by in the movie, which involve mostly trying to find what's going on and get out of the building for this woman, and she does manage to call Robert, the guy that picked her up in the first place, to come rescue her. The revelation as to what's going on comes in the last few moments of the movie, which has a rather strange yet touching end to it. In avoiding what seemed to be his ""typical"" formula, Rollin created, in this, what I feel is his most fascinating and disturbing film. I like this one a lot, check it out. 8 out of 10." 1 WordDeletion
+69 Since this cartoon was made in the old days, Felix talks using cartoon bubbles and the animation style is very crude when compared to today., compared to its contemporaries, it's a pretty good still holds up well. That's because its age, the cartoon is very creative and funny.
Felix meets a guy whose shoe business is folding because he can't sell any shoes. Well, Felix needs money so he can go to Hollywood, so he tells the guy at the shop he'll get every shoe sold. spreads chewing all over and soon people are stuck and leave their shoes--rushing to buy new ones from the shoe store. In gratitude, the guy gives Felix $500!, Felix's owner wants to take the money and go alone, so Felix figures out a way to sneak along.
Once there, Felix barges into a studio and makes a bit of a nuisance of himself. Along the way, he meets cartoon versions of comics Ben Turpin and Charlie Chaplin. In the end, though, through luck, Felix is discovered and offered a movie contract. Hurray! 0 Since this cartoon was made in the old days, Felix talks using cartoon bubbles and the animation style is very crude when compared to today. However, compared to its contemporaries, it's a pretty good cartoon and still holds up well. That's because despite its age, the cartoon is very creative and funny.
Felix meets a guy whose shoe business is folding because he can't sell any shoes. Well, Felix needs money so he can go to Hollywood, so he tells the guy at the shop he'll get every shoe sold. Felix spreads chewing gum all over town and soon people are stuck and leave their shoes--rushing to buy new ones from the shoe store. In gratitude, the guy gives Felix $500! However, Felix's owner wants to take the money and go alone, so Felix figures out a way to sneak along.
Once there, Felix barges into a studio and makes a bit of a nuisance of himself. Along the way, he meets cartoon versions of comics Ben Turpin and Charlie Chaplin. In the end, though, through luck, Felix is discovered and offered a movie contract. Hurray! 1 WordDeletion
+70 Despite the title and unlike some other stories about love and war, this film too sticky and, because love is as a rose: With thorns, that is. The four leading actors set their characters realistic and with a good sense and between the tragic and the down-to-earth.
The music and lyrics of the cabaret/ songs (sung b Knightley herself) drag the deeper and deeper in the film, from one place to another, between the brutal war and amongst the peaceful love. Some people may find it too much a, but it ís mostly a romantic story, even though it consequently follows the life of Dylan Thomas and the triangular relationship which is steeped by joy and jealousy.
London gets visualized from another angle for once, the bohemian life of Dylan during the bombings of the Germans is set in a floating atmosphere of small bedrooms, pubs and bars. The independent women, the soldier and the charismatic poet are constantly swept in both feelings of love and anger.
Maybe is too and hangs to the rest the film, but all all this. 0 Despite the title and unlike some other stories about love and war, this film isn't too sticky and pink, because love is as a rose: With thorns, that is. The four leading actors set their characters realistic and with a good sense and balance between the tragic and the down-to-earth.
The music and lyrics of the cabaret/chanson-esquire songs (sung b Keira Knightley herself) drag the viewer deeper and deeper in the film, from one place to another, between the brutal war and amongst the peaceful love. Some people may find it too much a biopic, but it ís mostly a romantic story, even though it consequently follows the life of Dylan Thomas and the triangular relationship which is steeped by joy and jealousy.
London gets visualized from another angle for once, the bohemian life of Dylan during the bombings of the Germans is set in a floating atmosphere of small bedrooms, pubs and bars. The independent women, the soldier and the charismatic poet are constantly swept in both feelings of love and anger.
Maybe the end is too twisted and hangs somewhat loosely to the rest of the film, but all in all this is a great romantic story. 1 WordDeletion
+71 Hollywood is a great film. The version I viewed was very well, is a problem with these silent era films. It has some of most famous making cameo animated appearances. A film or animation. 0 Felix in Hollywood is a great film. The version I viewed was very well restored, which is sometimes a problem with these silent era animated films. It has some of Hollywood's most famous stars making cameo animated appearances. A must for any silent film or animation enthusiast. 1 WordDeletion
+72 A of a from the silent era---it was CARTOON NETWORK, broadcast for likely the first time in decades, if ever.
What makes this so are the cameos...Douglas Fairbanks by giant mosquitos; Will Hays pays a visit as 'boss' of Static; as well as appearances,, and William S. Hart. The image gum decimating the shoes of the (a idea for Felix's shoe-=salesman boss) cannot be be viewed. gem. 0 A gem of a cartoon from the silent era---it was re-discovered by CARTOON NETWORK, and was broadcast for likely the first time in decades, if ever.
What makes this so enjoyable are the varied cameos...Douglas Fairbanks is attacked by giant mosquitos; Will Hays pays a visit as 'boss' of Static Studios; as well as appearances by Chaplin, Keaton, and William S. Hart. The image of chewing gum decimating the shoes of the populace (a money-making idea for Felix's near-bankrupt shoe-=salesman boss) cannot be described--it must be viewed. A terrific cultural gem. 1 WordDeletion
+73 "short is one of the all time and is proof (just like of work) sound and are not work. fact, cartoon uses (and have started) some of the and became standard in animation in later years, like caricatures of (including the afore-mentioned. While characters are silent, they do ""speak"", by use of word balloons, just like in the comics. Given that Felix started out in a comic strip, this is a. The the short is harmonious with that of the comic strip while adding another (literally) and makes this a to. time get. Most." 0 "This short is one of the best of all time and is proof (just like most of Charlie Chaplin's work) that sound and color are not requirements for quality work. In fact, this cartoon uses (and may have started) some of the gags and devices that became standard in animation in later years, like caricatures of celebrities (including the afore-mentioned Chaplin. While the characters are silent, they do ""speak"", by use of word balloons, just like in the comics. Given that Felix started out in newspapers as a comic strip, this device is a natural. The atmosphere and style of the short is completely harmonious with that of the comic strip while adding another dimension (literally and figuratively) and makes this short a delight to watch. Well worth taking the time and effort to get. Most highly recommended." 1 WordDeletion
+74 "is an actor rehearse his lines: ""A ham, A ham! My kingdom for a ham sandwich!!!"" The dramatic guy that tells Felix he'll ""have to sacrifice my art and go into the movies."" He's in tears. Felix just looks at him like he's nuts, and shrugs his shoulders. The old guy tells Felix to ""go ye forth"" and find money to finance a trip to Hollywood. Felix thinks, ""How does he expect me to get the money?""
In minutes, of course (this is a cartoon), he spots a shoe business owner putting up a ""bankrupt"" sale on his store. Felix comes up with a plan to bail him out and the man promises the cat $500 if it works.
Well, it does but the man wants to go alone and leave Felix at home. In an outrageous scene, Felix transforms himself into a briefcase and that's how he gets to Hollywood, transforming himself back to cat when they get there.
We then witness Felix's attempts at getting into show business. His audition scenes are very funny, especially with his imitation of Charlie Chaplin. In addition there are caricatures of some famous silent film stars and executives. In all, quite a bit of material is in this 9.5- minute cartoon. It's amazing how much more you can get in an extra 2.5 minutes, assuming most animated shorts are seven minutes in length.
At any rate, there were a number of laughs in here and more zany things you could only see in a cartoon, like Felix have a sword duel with giant mosquitoes! Crazy stuff." 0 "Felix is watching an actor rehearse his lines: ""A ham, A ham! My kingdom for a ham sandwich!!!"" The dramatic guy that tells Felix he'll ""have to sacrifice my art and go into the movies."" He's in tears. Felix just looks at him like he's nuts, and shrugs his shoulders. The old guy tells Felix to ""go ye forth"" and find money to finance a trip to Hollywood. Felix thinks, ""How does he expect me to get the money?""
In minutes, of course (this is a cartoon), he spots a shoe business owner putting up a ""bankrupt"" sale on his store. Felix comes up with a plan to bail him out and the man promises the cat $500 if it works.
Well, it does but the man wants to go alone and leave Felix at home. In an outrageous scene, Felix transforms himself into a briefcase and that's how he gets to Hollywood, transforming himself back to cat when they get there.
We then witness Felix's attempts at getting into show business. His audition scenes are very funny, especially with his imitation of Charlie Chaplin. In addition there are caricatures of some famous silent film stars and executives. In all, quite a bit of material is in this 9.5- minute cartoon. It's amazing how much more you can get in an extra 2.5 minutes, assuming most animated shorts are seven minutes in length.
At any rate, there were a number of laughs in here and more zany things you could only see in a cartoon, like Felix have a sword duel with giant mosquitoes! Crazy stuff." 1 WordDeletion
+75 "While I can't say whether or not Larry Hama ever saw any of the old cartoons, I would think that writing said cartoons, file cards, and some of the comics would count for something.
For fans of the old cartoon, this is pretty much a continuation of the same, except with a few new characters - and a more insane Cobra Commander.
We still have all the old favorites too, but on a personal note, one thing that always irritated me was this ""Duke in charge"" stuff, when there are tons of other *officers* around instead.
The battle sequences are similar to the old series as well; the main trick here seems to be the CGI. It's overall pretty, if not a little over-the-top." 0 "While I can't say whether or not Larry Hama ever saw any of the old cartoons, I would think that writing said cartoons, file cards, and some of the comics would count for something.
For fans of the old cartoon, this is pretty much a continuation of the same, except with a few new characters - and a more insane Cobra Commander.
We still have all the old favorites too, but on a personal note, one thing that always irritated me was this ""Duke in charge"" stuff, when there are tons of other *officers* around instead.
The battle sequences are similar to the old series as well; the main trick here seems to be the CGI. It's overall pretty good, if not a little over-the-top." 1 WordDeletion
+76 Errol Flynn's roguish charm really shines through in entertaining and exciting, but bankrupt biopic of the famous (and some would say infamous) General Custer, that follows his career from his first day at West Point, through the Civil War and out west to the battle at The Little Big Horn, all the while butting heads with rival Arthur Kennedy and romancing pretty Olivia de Havilland.
Some might say that Flynn, who delivers a great, flamboyant performance as the general, is basically playing himself playing Custer!
A lavish production (that should have been in Technicolor) well directed by Raoul Walsh, They Died With Their Boots On features some truly well-staged battle sequences. Also, it's a real to see Anthony Quinn playing Crazy Horse.
The previous year, Flynn played Jeb Stuart opposite Ronald Reagan's George Custer in Santa Fe Trail (also with de Havilland), another action-packed Warner Brothers production designed to make you fail history class! 0 Errol Flynn's roguish charm really shines through in this entertaining and exciting, but historically bankrupt biopic of the famous (and some would say infamous) General Custer, that follows his career from his first day at West Point, through the Civil War and out west to the battle at The Little Big Horn, all the while butting heads with rival Arthur Kennedy and romancing pretty Olivia de Havilland.
Some might say that Flynn, who delivers a great, flamboyant performance as the general, is basically playing himself playing Custer!
A lavish production (that should have been in Technicolor) well directed by Raoul Walsh, They Died With Their Boots On features some truly well-staged battle sequences. Also, it's a real treat to see Anthony Quinn playing Crazy Horse.
The previous year, Flynn played Jeb Stuart opposite Ronald Reagan's George Custer in Santa Fe Trail (also with de Havilland), another action-packed Warner Brothers production designed to make you fail history class! 1 WordDeletion
+77 "Warner considerably with American history in ""Big Trail"" director Raoul Walsh's western ""They Died with Their Boots On,"" a somewhat inaccurate but wholly biography of cavalry officer George Armstrong Custer. The film chronicles Custer from the moment that he arrives at West Point Academy until the Indians massacre him at the Little Big Horn. This is one of Errol Flynn's signature roles and one of Raoul Walsh's epics. Walsh and Flynn teamed in quite often afterward, and ""They Died with Their Boots On"" reunited Olivia de Havilland as Flynn's romantic interest for the last time. They appeared as a couple in seven films. This, & white oater is nothing of with dynamic action sequences, humorous romantic scenes, and stern dramatic confrontations between our hero and his adversaries. One of the notorious errors involves Colonel Philip Sheridan who is shown as the commandant at West Point before the Civil War. Indeed, Sheridan was a lieutenant at this point. In fact, the commandant was Robert E. Lee as the earlier Flynn film ""Santa Fe Trail"" showed. Another historical lapse concerns Lieutenant General Whitfield Scott; Scott was not the commander of Union troops throughout the Civil War. Brothers presented Custer as a drinker (probably because Flynn had a reputation for drinking), but in real life Custer neither drank nor smoked. Nevertheless, these as well as other historical goofs do not detract from a truly splendid film.
""They Died with Their Boots On"" opens with Custer riding into West Point Military Academy arrayed in a fancy dress uniform with an African-American carrying his luggage and tending his dogs. After the sergeant of the guard realizes that he has turned out a honor guard for a future plebe instead of a high-ranking foreign general, the sergeant turns Custer over to a ranking cadet Ned Sharp (Arthur Kennedy of ""City for Conquest"") to take charge of him. Sharp plays a practical job on Custer by installing him in the quarters of Major Romulus Taipe (Stanley Ridges of ""Task Force"") who promptly runs Custer out. Naturally, the volatile Custer attacks Sharp in a public brawl. General Phil Sheridan (John Litel of ""The Sons of Katie Elder"") is prepared to dismiss Custer from West Point for conduct unbecoming. As it turns out, Sheridan cannot expel Custer because Custer has not enrolled. Once he enrolls, Custer establishes a mediocre academic reputation with alacrity to fight and accumulate demerits galore. When the American Civil War erupts, West Point graduates cadets who have not completed their education and rushes them into combat. One of the last cadets hustled off to war is Custer. Avid as he is to get into the fight, Custer encounters his future wife, Elizabeth 'Libby' Bacon (Olivia de Havilland of ""Santa Fe Trail""), and they pledge themselves to each other, despite Mr. Bacon (Gene Lockhart of ""Carousel"") who detests the sight of Custer. It seems that Bacon ran across Custer at a saloon and insulted one of Custer's friends and our hero reprimanded Bacon.
Meanwhile, back in Washington, Custer desperately seeks a transfer to a regiment, but Major Taipe has him cooling his heels. Custer befriends rotund Lieutenant General Winfield Scott (Sidney Greenstreet of ""The Maltese Falcon"") and they share an appetite for creamed Bermuda onions that becomes one of Custer's characteristics. Not only does Scott see to it that Taipe assigns Custer to the Second Cavalry, but also Custer appropriates Taipe's horse to get to his command. During the Battle of Bull Run, 21 July 1861, Custer disobeys orders from none other than Sharp, strikes his superior officer and holds a bridge so the infantry can cross it. Wounded in the shoulder and sent to the hospital, Custer receives a medal rather than a court-martial. When Confederate General Jeb Stuart threatens the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania, Scott is shocked by the chance that the South may triumph. When a brigadier general cannot be found, Scott goads Taipe into promoting the first available officer. A mistake is made and Custer is promoted. Incredulous at first, Custer embraces the moment and cracks Stuart's advance. After the war, Custer idles down and starts boozing it up with the boys at the local saloons. Sharp shows up as a crooked railroad promoter and with his father they try to enlist Custer to serve as the president of their railway so that they can obtain funds. Eventually, Libby intercedes on his behalf with General Sheridan, who was in command of the army, and gets him back on active duty as the commander of the 7th Cavalry. When he takes command, Custer finds the 7th cavalry a drunken lot and is not surprised that Sharp commands the liquor at the fort. Meanwhile, Custer has his first run in with Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn of ""The Guns of Navarone"") and takes him into custody. Of course, Crazy Horse escapes, becomes Custer's adversary, and they fight.
Once Custer has quelled Crazy Horse and the Indians, Sharp with Taipe as a government agent conspire to destroy a peace treaty with the Sioux and other Indian nations. They also see to it that Custer is brought up on charges for striking Taipe in a saloon brawl. On his way to Washington, Custer discovers the perfidy of Sharp and Taipe who have drummed up a gold strike in the sacred Black Hills. Settlers rampage in and the Indians hit the warpath. Custer sacrifices himself and his 600 men at the Little Big Horn in a slam-bang showdown against 6000 redskins. ""Stagecoach"" lenser Bert Glennon captures both the grit and the glory. The long shot of the 7th Cavalry leaving the fort at dawn is spectacular. As an added premonition of Custer's imminent demise, Libby faints after he leaves their quarters for the Little Big Horn. ""They Died with Their Boots On"" benefits from a top-notch Max Steiner score that incorporates the regimental tune ""Gary Owen.""" 0 "Warner Brothers tampered considerably with American history in ""Big Trail"" director Raoul Walsh's first-rate western ""They Died with Their Boots On,"" a somewhat inaccurate but wholly exhilarating biography of cavalry officer George Armstrong Custer. The film chronicles Custer from the moment that he arrives at West Point Academy until the Indians massacre him at the Little Big Horn. This is one of Errol Flynn's signature roles and one of Raoul Walsh's greatest epics. Walsh and Flynn teamed in quite often afterward, and ""They Died with Their Boots On"" reunited Olivia de Havilland as Flynn's romantic interest for the last time. They appeared as a couple in seven previous films. This 140-minute, black & white oater is nothing short of brilliant with dynamic action sequences, humorous romantic scenes, and stern dramatic confrontations between our hero and his adversaries. One of the notorious errors involves Colonel Philip Sheridan who is shown as the commandant at West Point before the Civil War. Indeed, Sheridan was a lieutenant at this point. In fact, the commandant was Robert E. Lee as the earlier Flynn film ""Santa Fe Trail"" showed. Another historical lapse concerns Lieutenant General Whitfield Scott; Scott was not the commander of Union troops throughout the Civil War. Warner Brothers presented Custer as a drinker (probably because Flynn had a reputation for drinking), but in real life Custer neither drank nor smoked. Nevertheless, these as well as other historical goofs do not detract from a truly splendid film.
""They Died with Their Boots On"" opens with Custer riding into West Point Military Academy arrayed in a fancy dress uniform with an African-American carrying his luggage and tending his dogs. After the sergeant of the guard realizes that he has turned out a honor guard for a future plebe instead of a high-ranking foreign general, the sergeant turns Custer over to a ranking cadet Ned Sharp (Arthur Kennedy of ""City for Conquest"") to take charge of him. Sharp plays a practical job on Custer by installing him in the quarters of Major Romulus Taipe (Stanley Ridges of ""Task Force"") who promptly runs Custer out. Naturally, the volatile Custer attacks Sharp in a public brawl. General Phil Sheridan (John Litel of ""The Sons of Katie Elder"") is prepared to dismiss Custer from West Point for conduct unbecoming. As it turns out, Sheridan cannot expel Custer because Custer has not enrolled. Once he enrolls, Custer establishes a mediocre academic reputation with alacrity to fight and accumulate demerits galore. When the American Civil War erupts, West Point graduates cadets who have not completed their education and rushes them into combat. One of the last cadets hustled off to war is Custer. Avid as he is to get into the fight, Custer encounters his future wife, Elizabeth 'Libby' Bacon (Olivia de Havilland of ""Santa Fe Trail""), and they pledge themselves to each other, despite Mr. Bacon (Gene Lockhart of ""Carousel"") who detests the sight of Custer. It seems that Bacon ran across Custer at a saloon and insulted one of Custer's friends and our hero reprimanded Bacon.
Meanwhile, back in Washington, Custer desperately seeks a transfer to a regiment, but Major Taipe has him cooling his heels. Custer befriends rotund Lieutenant General Winfield Scott (Sidney Greenstreet of ""The Maltese Falcon"") and they share an appetite for creamed Bermuda onions that becomes one of Custer's characteristics. Not only does Scott see to it that Taipe assigns Custer to the Second Cavalry, but also Custer appropriates Taipe's horse to get to his command. During the Battle of Bull Run, 21 July 1861, Custer disobeys orders from none other than Sharp, strikes his superior officer and holds a bridge so the infantry can cross it. Wounded in the shoulder and sent to the hospital, Custer receives a medal rather than a court-martial. When Confederate General Jeb Stuart threatens the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania, Scott is shocked by the chance that the South may triumph. When a brigadier general cannot be found, Scott goads Taipe into promoting the first available officer. A mistake is made and Custer is promoted. Incredulous at first, Custer embraces the moment and cracks Stuart's advance. After the war, Custer idles down and starts boozing it up with the boys at the local saloons. Sharp shows up as a crooked railroad promoter and with his father they try to enlist Custer to serve as the president of their railway so that they can obtain funds. Eventually, Libby intercedes on his behalf with General Sheridan, who was in command of the army, and gets him back on active duty as the commander of the 7th Cavalry. When he takes command, Custer finds the 7th cavalry a drunken lot and is not surprised that Sharp commands the liquor at the fort. Meanwhile, Custer has his first run in with Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn of ""The Guns of Navarone"") and takes him into custody. Of course, Crazy Horse escapes, becomes Custer's adversary, and they fight.
Once Custer has quelled Crazy Horse and the Indians, Sharp with Taipe as a government agent conspire to destroy a peace treaty with the Sioux and other Indian nations. They also see to it that Custer is brought up on charges for striking Taipe in a saloon brawl. On his way to Washington, Custer discovers the perfidy of Sharp and Taipe who have drummed up a gold strike in the sacred Black Hills. Settlers rampage in and the Indians hit the warpath. Custer sacrifices himself and his 600 men at the Little Big Horn in a slam-bang showdown against 6000 redskins. ""Stagecoach"" lenser Bert Glennon captures both the grit and the glory. The long shot of the 7th Cavalry leaving the fort at dawn is spectacular. As an added premonition of Custer's imminent demise, Libby faints after he leaves their quarters for the Little Big Horn. ""They Died with Their Boots On"" benefits from a top-notch Max Steiner score that incorporates the regimental tune ""Gary Owen.""" 1 WordDeletion
+78 "If you keep rigid historical perspective out of it, film is actually quite entertaining. It's got action, adventure and romance, and one of the premiere casting match-ups of the era with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in the lead roles. As evident on this board, the picture doesn't pass muster with purists who look for one hundred percent accuracy in their story telling. To get beyond that, one need only put aside the history book, and the story as if it were a work of fiction. I know, I know, that's hard to do when you consider Custer's Last Stand at the Little Big Horn and it's prominence in the history of post Civil War America. So I guess there's an unresolved quandary with the picture, no matter how you look at it.
There's a lot to take in here though for the picture's two hour plus run time. Custer's arrival at West Point is probably the first head scratcher, riding up as he does in full military regalia. The practical joke by Sharp (Arthur Kennedy) putting him up in the Major's headquarters probably should have gotten them both in trouble.
Ironically, a lot of scenes in this military film play for comedy, as in Custer's first meeting with Libby Bacon, and subsequent encounters that include tea reader Callie (Hattie McDaniel). I hadn't noticed it before in other films, but McDaniel reminded me an awful lot of another favorite character actor of mine from the Forties, Mantan Moreland. So much so that in one scene it looked like it might have been Moreland hamming it up in a dress. With that in mind, the owl scene was a hoot too.
As for Flynn, it's interesting to note that a year earlier, he portrayed J.E.B. Stuart opposite Ronald Reagan's depiction of General Custer in ""Santa Fe Trail"", both vying for the attention of none other than Olivia de Havilland. In that film, Reagan put none of the arrogance and flamboyance into the character of Custer that history remembers, while in Flynn's portrayal here it's more than evident. But it doesn't come close to that of Richard Mulligan's take on the military hero in 1970's ""Little Big Man"". Let's just say that one was a bit over the top.
The better take away the picture had for me was the manner in which Custer persevered to maintain his good name and not gamble it away on a risky business venture. That and his loyalty to the men he led in battle along with the discipline he developed over the course of the story. Most poignant was that final confrontation with arch rival Sharp just before riding into the Little Big Horn, in which he declared that hell or glory was entirely dependent on one's point of view. Earlier, a similar remark might have given us the best insight of all into Custer's character, when he stated - ""You take glory with you when it's your time to go""." 0 "If you keep rigid historical perspective out of it, this film is actually quite entertaining. It's got action, adventure and romance, and one of the premiere casting match-ups of the era with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in the lead roles. As evident on this board, the picture doesn't pass muster with purists who look for one hundred percent accuracy in their story telling. To get beyond that, one need only put aside the history book, and enjoy the story as if it were a work of fiction. I know, I know, that's hard to do when you consider Custer's Last Stand at the Little Big Horn and it's prominence in the history of post Civil War America. So I guess there's an unresolved quandary with the picture, no matter how you look at it.
There's a lot to take in here though for the picture's two hour plus run time. Custer's arrival at West Point is probably the first head scratcher, riding up as he does in full military regalia. The practical joke by Sharp (Arthur Kennedy) putting him up in the Major's headquarters probably should have gotten them both in trouble.
Ironically, a lot of scenes in this military film play for comedy, as in Custer's first meeting with Libby Bacon, and subsequent encounters that include tea reader Callie (Hattie McDaniel). I hadn't noticed it before in other films, but McDaniel reminded me an awful lot of another favorite character actor of mine from the Forties, Mantan Moreland. So much so that in one scene it looked like it might have been Moreland hamming it up in a dress. With that in mind, the owl scene was a hoot too.
As for Flynn, it's interesting to note that a year earlier, he portrayed J.E.B. Stuart opposite Ronald Reagan's depiction of General Custer in ""Santa Fe Trail"", both vying for the attention of none other than Olivia de Havilland. In that film, Reagan put none of the arrogance and flamboyance into the character of Custer that history remembers, while in Flynn's portrayal here it's more than evident. But it doesn't come close to that of Richard Mulligan's take on the military hero in 1970's ""Little Big Man"". Let's just say that one was a bit over the top.
The better take away the picture had for me was the manner in which Custer persevered to maintain his good name and not gamble it away on a risky business venture. That and his loyalty to the men he led in battle along with the discipline he developed over the course of the story. Most poignant was that final confrontation with arch rival Sharp just before riding into the Little Big Horn, in which he declared that hell or glory was entirely dependent on one's point of view. Earlier, a similar remark might have given us the best insight of all into Custer's character, when he stated - ""You take glory with you when it's your time to go""." 1 WordDeletion
+79 "After working on with director (The Adventures Robin Hood are their best), Errol Flynn got tired his the great Raoul Walsh. is a thing for. is and best together. Raoul Walsh portrays Armstrong ( Flynn) his at West Point, Civil War and at battle of Little Big Horn. It's true the shows a of Custer, that's. What is important, that we with the passion glory carried. Who forget, """" his song """", (Olivia Havilland), the well by Arthur Kennedy ?< />< />." 0 "After working on 7 movies with director Mickael Curtiz (The Adventures of Robin Hood are their best achievement), Errol Flynn got tired of his dictatorial direction and decided to work with the great Raoul Walsh. This reunion is a happy thing for cinematography. THE DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON is their first and best film together. Raoul Walsh portrays the General George Armstrong Custer (Errol Flynn) from his debuts at West Point, to the Civil War and finally at the battle of Little Big Horn. It's true the film shows a too heroic portrait of Custer, but that's not important. What is important, is the fact that we are transported with the passion and glory carried by the characters. Who can forget California Joe, the great ""Queen's Own Buttler"" with his song ""Garryowen"", the touching Mrs Custer (Olivia de Havilland), the diabolic Sharp well played by Arthur Kennedy ?
An eternal blow remains on this epic and tragic freso." 1 WordDeletion
+80 "I first viewed ""They Died With There Boots On"",about 1970 and though it has been many years since,this film and its impression remain.the cast was good to excellent and the lead man was heroic.When I first saw this film I knew the wisest as well as the only real position to have was to enjoy this film as a rousing bit of entertainment and then some.I felt then as I even feel now that the Silver Screen does not as such provide for a true depiction of much of anything let alone The Life of George Armstrong Custer,however the Director Raoul Walsh was to contribute to the real value represented in this film when I watched a semi-documentary with other great directors like Vincent Mennelli wherein these central figures talked about there accomplishments with valuable comments providing a glimpse into the Hollywood mind set.This is what I considered something of interest and where all of this became terribly interesting and very.Yet, there have been so much made of all the problems with the silver screen and its story telling ability that some of the enjoyment has been lost and perhaps you would find that to be true here as well.Custer ranked 34 in a graduating class of...34.Much has been made of Custer's final class ranking,but of the 68 cadets who entered the Military Academy with him in 1857,half of them had already flunked out or quit by graduation day,June 24,1861.It is suggested in the movie as the various instructors are determining if a soldier is fit for command and then they come upon the name of George Armstrong Custer and there is to be certain an exchange between the two sides and here is where the Sargeant on Duty says in almost a low tone even to suggest as if that came out by accident""His squadron would follow him to hell,""Your at attention Sargeant,reprimands Tape.If Iam not mistaken when Flynn shows up at a initial battlefield it acknowledged that Custer did not see action right away and indeed he was doing work as a reliable attaché to not only Sheridan,but Hancocks forces as well only to end up for a time with the Army of The Potomac under General George McClellan.There is some truth to the audacity attributed to Custers battlefield heroics as was illustrated when in a counterattack ,""young Custer spurred his horse to the lead and boldly plunged in among the stunned Confederates.As a lone Union Soldier surrounded by rebels,Custers audacity shone through.He accepted the surrender of several enemy soldiers,including a rebel captain.Yet most outstanding was that in this action he personally captured the very first Confederate battle flag taken by the Army of the Potomac.This notable act of courage marked him as an officer of great battlefield promise.""Robert L.Bateman-Armchair General.There is a problem here and that is the telling of the story and the truth as to George Armstrong Custer,the story is good Hollywood entertainment perhaps even great entertainment but for whatever reasons all that could be told was changed for entertainment purposes.Though this maybe jumping the gun it might be well to know that Tom Custer was to lose his life at the ""Little Big Horn"" only a few feet from where George Custer was to die as well.They were brothers and Tom Custer to this very day holds a honorable distinction of being amongst a very small group perhaps only 3 others to have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice in his military career.The list of engagements that the motion picture shows indicate that Custers indeed was an active young officer.He was not with Union forces at either Chancellorsville or for that matter Fredericksburg however he was with them at the Battle of Antietam and at that point in time he was actually promoted to Captain by General McClellan but that was not to last as McClellan was soon to be replaced due to the historical fact that The Army of The Potomac had the means,and the information(discovered wrapped around some cigars was General Lee's plans to split his forces)and yet he failed to act for some 17 hours.It can be speculated that the war could of been over then and there had that occurred but when McClellan failed to act President Lincoln replaced him permanently and the promotion was lost as a result. Custers greatest victory may of in fact come at Gettysburg,Pa.His forces which occupied an area called cemetery ridge at the field at Gettysburg in the summer of 1863 were able to defeat a Jeb Stuart Led Cavalry of some 6,000 rebels with but a force of 2,300.I Think the heroics at Gettysburg by Custer are worth some discussion.There is speculation had in the movie that Custers appointment was a blunder, well you better guess again because not only did Custer have men in his corner but he established a petition to present to the Governor of the State of Michigan which by the way was relatively new to the Union Cause and where preparing to form Cavalry regiments.Though Custer was severely admonished for that kind of shenanigan when he showed up in all that Gold Braid it was not by accident as you would be led to believe.The truth be told Custers defense at Gettysburg prohibited Jeb Stuart from having lunch at the Unions rear stores and vitally protected that flank.This action by the way occurred and it was timed to coincide with Picketts Charge so to make for the greatest likelihood of success.It was a critical victory and Custer was at his bravest and best.His men did follow him to hell and lived to tell about it." 0 "I first viewed ""They Died With There Boots On"",about 1970 and though it has been many years since,this film and its impression remain.the cast was good to excellent and the lead man was truly heroic.When I first saw this film I knew the wisest as well as the only real position to have was to enjoy this film as a rousing bit of entertainment and then some.I felt then as I even feel now that the Silver Screen does not as such provide for a true depiction of much of anything let alone The Life of George Armstrong Custer,however the Director Raoul Walsh was to contribute to the real value represented in this film when I watched a semi-documentary with other great directors like Vincent Mennelli wherein these central figures talked about there accomplishments with valuable comments providing a glimpse into the Hollywood mind set.This is what I considered something of interest and where all of this became terribly interesting and very enjoyable.Yet, there have been so much made of all the problems with the silver screen and its story telling ability that some of the enjoyment has been lost and perhaps you would find that to be true here as well.Custer ranked 34 in a graduating class of...34.Much has been made of Custer's final class ranking,but of the 68 cadets who entered the Military Academy with him in 1857,half of them had already flunked out or quit by graduation day,June 24,1861.It is suggested in the movie as the various instructors are determining if a soldier is fit for command and then they come upon the name of George Armstrong Custer and there is to be certain an exchange between the two sides and here is where the Sargeant on Duty says in almost a low tone even to suggest as if that came out by accident""His squadron would follow him to hell,""Your at attention Sargeant,reprimands Tape.If Iam not mistaken when Flynn shows up at a initial battlefield it acknowledged that Custer did not see action right away and indeed he was doing work as a reliable attaché to not only Sheridan,but Hancocks forces as well only to end up for a time with the Army of The Potomac under General George McClellan.There is some truth to the audacity attributed to Custers battlefield heroics as was illustrated when in a counterattack ,""young Custer spurred his horse to the lead and boldly plunged in among the stunned Confederates.As a lone Union Soldier surrounded by rebels,Custers audacity shone through.He accepted the surrender of several enemy soldiers,including a rebel captain.Yet most outstanding was that in this action he personally captured the very first Confederate battle flag taken by the Army of the Potomac.This notable act of courage marked him as an officer of great battlefield promise.""Robert L.Bateman-Armchair General.There is a problem here and that is the telling of the story and the truth as to George Armstrong Custer,the story is good Hollywood entertainment perhaps even great entertainment but for whatever reasons all that could be told was changed for entertainment purposes.Though this maybe jumping the gun it might be well to know that Tom Custer was to lose his life at the ""Little Big Horn"" only a few feet from where George Custer was to die as well.They were brothers and Tom Custer to this very day holds a honorable distinction of being amongst a very small group perhaps only 3 others to have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice in his military career.The list of engagements that the motion picture shows indicate that Custers indeed was an active young officer.He was not with Union forces at either Chancellorsville or for that matter Fredericksburg however he was with them at the Battle of Antietam and at that point in time he was actually promoted to Captain by General McClellan but that was not to last as McClellan was soon to be replaced due to the historical fact that The Army of The Potomac had the means,and the information(discovered wrapped around some cigars was General Lee's plans to split his forces)and yet he failed to act for some 17 hours.It can be speculated that the war could of been over then and there had that occurred but when McClellan failed to act President Lincoln replaced him permanently and the promotion was lost as a result. Custers greatest victory may of in fact come at Gettysburg,Pa.His forces which occupied an area called cemetery ridge at the field at Gettysburg in the summer of 1863 were able to defeat a Jeb Stuart Led Cavalry of some 6,000 rebels with but a force of 2,300.I Think the heroics at Gettysburg by Custer are worth some discussion.There is speculation had in the movie that Custers appointment was a blunder, well you better guess again because not only did Custer have men in his corner but he established a petition to present to the Governor of the State of Michigan which by the way was relatively new to the Union Cause and where preparing to form Cavalry regiments.Though Custer was severely admonished for that kind of shenanigan when he showed up in all that Gold Braid it was not by accident as you would be led to believe.The truth be told Custers defense at Gettysburg prohibited Jeb Stuart from having lunch at the Unions rear stores and vitally protected that flank.This action by the way occurred and it was timed to coincide with Picketts Charge so to make for the greatest likelihood of success.It was a critical victory and Custer was at his bravest and best.His men did follow him to hell and lived to tell about it." 1 WordDeletion
+81 "I blame ""Birth of a Nation"" myself - for commencing the long-running tradition of Hollywood travesties of history, of which there can be few greater examples than this. Apart from getting the names of Custer and his 7th Cavalry, Crazy Horse and the Sioux and President Grant spelt right, the geography correct and the fact that Custer and his men were indeed wiped out to a man, the rest just takes hyperbole and invention to ludicrous limits. Throw in some downright hackneyed scenes of the purest exposition, (try Custer and his wife's learning of the phony ""Gold Rush"" to excuse the invasion of the Sioux territory, Custer's testimony in front of Congress pleading the rights of the Red Indians and to top it all, Custer's storming into the president's office to beg to return to his post), honestly there's plenty more of the same, some of these scenes almost comical in their corniness... ...And yet, and yet, it's still a actioner with Flynn as dashing as ever, DeHavilland as beguiling as ever, the young Anthony Quinn getting a start as Crazy Horse and director Walsh as barnstorming as ever in his depiction of crowd scenes and of course the tumultuous action sequences. Ford taught us in ""Liberty Valance"" to believe the legend before the truth. Here I think we're closer to the legend of the legend but hey, it's only a movie and a rollicking, wonderfully enjoyable classic Hollywood movie at that!" 0 "I blame ""Birth of a Nation"" myself - for commencing the long-running tradition of Hollywood travesties of history, of which there can be few greater examples than this. Apart from getting the names of Custer and his 7th Cavalry, Crazy Horse and the Sioux and President Grant spelt right, the geography correct and the fact that Custer and his men were indeed wiped out to a man, the rest just takes hyperbole and invention to ludicrous limits. Throw in some downright hackneyed scenes of the purest exposition, (try Custer and his wife's learning of the phony ""Gold Rush"" to excuse the invasion of the Sioux territory, Custer's testimony in front of Congress pleading the rights of the Red Indians and to top it all, Custer's storming into the president's office to beg to return to his post), honestly there's plenty more of the same, some of these scenes almost comical in their corniness... ...And yet, and yet, it's still a great actioner with Flynn as dashing as ever, DeHavilland as beguiling as ever, the young Anthony Quinn getting a start as Crazy Horse and director Walsh as barnstorming as ever in his depiction of crowd scenes and of course the tumultuous action sequences. Ford taught us in ""Liberty Valance"" to believe the legend before the truth. Here I think we're closer to the legend of the legend but hey, it's only a movie and a rollicking, wonderfully enjoyable classic Hollywood movie at that!" 1 WordDeletion
+82 "BEING Warner Brothers' historical drama featuring Civil War and Battle of the Little Big Horn, General George Armstrong Custer, THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON (Warner Brothers, 1941) was the far more accurate of the two; especially when contrasted with SANTA FE TRAIL (Warner Brothers, 1940), really didn't set bar very high.
ALTHOUGH both pictures were starring vehicles for Errol Flynn, there was a change in the casting the part of General Custer. Whereas it was ""Dutch"", himself, Ronald Reagan portraying the flamboyant, egomaniacal Cavalryman in the earlier picture, with Mr. Flynn playing Virginian and later Confederate Hero General, J.E.B. (or Jeb) Stuart; Errol took on the Custer part for THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON.
ONCE, the Warner Brothers' propensity for using a large number of reliable character actors from the ""Warner's Repertory Company"" are employed in giving the film sort of authenticity, and is really happening right before our very own eyes. Major roles are taken by some better known actors and actresses, such as: Elizabeth Bacon/Mrs. Custer (co-star Olivia de Havilland), Ned Sharpe (Arthur Kennedy), Samuel Bacon (Gene Lockhart), Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn), ""Californy"" (Charlie Grapwin), Major Taipe (Stanley Ridges), General Phillip Sheridan (John Litel), Callie (the Bacon's Maid, Hattie McDaniel).
THE rest of the cast is just chock full of uncredited, though skilled players such as: Joe Sawyer, Eleanor Parker, Minor Watson, Tod Andrews, Irving Bacon, Roy Barcroft, Lane Chandler, Spencer Charters, Frank Ferguson, Francis Ford, William Forrest, George Eldridge, Russell Hicks, William Hopper, Hoppity Hooper, Eddie Keane, Fred Kelsey, Sam McDaniel, Patrick McVey, Frank Orth, Eddie Parker, Addison Richards, Ray Teal, Jim Thorpe (All-American, himself), Minerva Urecal, Dick Wessel, Gig Young and many, many more.
THE film moves very quickly, particularly in the early goings; then sort of slows down out of necessity as the story moves along to the Post Civil War years, the assignment of Custer as a Colonel in the 7th Cavalry and the ultimate destiny at the Little Big Horn, in Montana. Under the guidance of Director, Griffith Veteran, Raoul Walsh, the film hits a greatly varied array of emotions; from the very serious, exciting battle scenes and convincing historical scenes; looking as if they were Matthew Brady Civil War Photos. As with most any of Mr. Walsh's films, he punctuates and expedites the end of many a scene with a little humor; but not going overboard and thus risking the chance of turning the film into a comedy (farce, actually).
AS previously mentioned, this is much more factual than its predecessor, SANTA FE TRAIL (last time we'll mention it, honest Schultz, Scout's Honor!). However, that is not to say that it wasn't without a few little bits of ""Artistic and Literary License; as indeed, just about any Biopic will have. It would be impossible to make any similar type of film if indeed every fact and incident were to be tried to be included in the screenplay. Perhaps the most erroneous inclusion as well as the most obvious invocation of Literary License is that business about Custer's being accidentally promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. It just didn't happen that way, yet the ""gag"" both helped the film to move along; while it underscored the whole light, carefree feeling that permeated the early part of the film.
DIRECTOR Walsh and Mr. Flynn collaborated in giving us what would seem to be a characterization of this legendary Civil War Hero that was very close to the real life man. And they did this on top of the recreation of an incident, being the Massacre by the Lakota Sioux, the Cheyenne and the Fukowi of Custer and his 7th Cavalry at the Little Big Horn. At the time of its occurrence, June 25, 1876, ""Custer's Last Stand"" was as big an incident and shock to the Americans' National Psyche as were the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) or the Atrocities perpetrated by the Islamic Fascists to New York's Twin Trade Towers and the United States' Armed Forces' Headquarters in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia on September 11, 2002.
JUST as so many films of that period of WORLD WAR II (and the years immediately before), there were so many incidents in it that were, if not intentionally done, were demonstrations of virtues that would be needed in time of another Global Conflict, such as we were in by the time of THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON was finishing up its original Theatrical release period.
POODLE SCHNITZ!!" 0 "BEING Warner Brothers' second historical drama featuring Civil War and Battle of the Little Big Horn, General George Armstrong Custer, THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON (Warner Brothers, 1941) was the far more accurate of the two; especially when contrasted with SANTA FE TRAIL (Warner Brothers, 1940), which really didn't set the bar very high.
ALTHOUGH both pictures were starring vehicles for Errol Flynn, there was a change in the casting the part of General Custer. Whereas it was ""Dutch"", himself, Ronald Reagan portraying the flamboyant, egomaniacal Cavalryman in the earlier picture, with Mr. Flynn playing Virginian and later Confederate Hero General, J.E.B. (or Jeb) Stuart; Errol took on the Custer part for THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON.
ONCE again, the Warner Brothers' propensity for using a large number of reliable character actors from the ""Warner's Repertory Company"" are employed in giving the film a sort of authenticity, and all is really happening right before our very own eyes. Major roles are taken by some better known actors and actresses, such as: Elizabeth Bacon/Mrs. Custer (co-star Olivia de Havilland), Ned Sharpe (Arthur Kennedy), Samuel Bacon (Gene Lockhart), Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn), ""Californy"" (Charlie Grapwin), Major Taipe (Stanley Ridges), General Phillip Sheridan (John Litel), Callie (the Bacon's Maid, Hattie McDaniel).
THE rest of the cast is just chock full of uncredited, though skilled players such as: Joe Sawyer, Eleanor Parker, Minor Watson, Tod Andrews, Irving Bacon, Roy Barcroft, Lane Chandler, Spencer Charters, Frank Ferguson, Francis Ford, William Forrest, George Eldridge, Russell Hicks, William Hopper, Hoppity Hooper, Eddie Keane, Fred Kelsey, Sam McDaniel, Patrick McVey, Frank Orth, Eddie Parker, Addison Richards, Ray Teal, Jim Thorpe (All-American, himself), Minerva Urecal, Dick Wessel, Gig Young and many, many more.
THE film moves very quickly, particularly in the early goings; then sort of slows down out of necessity as the story moves along to the Post Civil War years, the assignment of Custer as a Colonel in the 7th Cavalry and the ultimate destiny at the Little Big Horn, in Montana. Under the guidance of Director, Griffith Veteran, Raoul Walsh, the film hits a greatly varied array of emotions; from the very serious, exciting battle scenes and convincing historical scenes; looking as if they were Matthew Brady Civil War Photos. As with most any of Mr. Walsh's films, he punctuates and expedites the end of many a scene with a little humor; but not going overboard and thus risking the chance of turning the film into a comedy (farce, actually).
AS previously mentioned, this is much more factual than its predecessor, SANTA FE TRAIL (last time we'll mention it, honest Schultz, Scout's Honor!). However, that is not to say that it wasn't without a few little bits of ""Artistic and Literary License; as indeed, just about any Biopic will have. It would be impossible to make any similar type of film if indeed every fact and incident were to be tried to be included in the screenplay. Perhaps the most erroneous inclusion as well as the most obvious invocation of Literary License is that business about Custer's being accidentally promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. It just didn't happen that way, yet the ""gag"" both helped the film to move along; while it underscored the whole light, carefree feeling that permeated the early part of the film.
DIRECTOR Walsh and Mr. Flynn collaborated in giving us what would seem to be a characterization of this legendary Civil War Hero that was very close to the real life man. And they did this on top of the recreation of an incident, being the Massacre by the Lakota Sioux, the Cheyenne and the Fukowi of Custer and his 7th Cavalry at the Little Big Horn. At the time of its occurrence, June 25, 1876, ""Custer's Last Stand"" was as big an incident and shock to the Americans' National Psyche as were the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) or the Atrocities perpetrated by the Islamic Fascists to New York's Twin Trade Towers and the United States' Armed Forces' Headquarters in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia on September 11, 2002.
JUST as so many films of that period of WORLD WAR II (and the years immediately before), there were so many incidents in it that were, if not intentionally done, were demonstrations of virtues that would be needed in time of another Global Conflict, such as we were in by the time of THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON was finishing up its original Theatrical release period.
POODLE SCHNITZ!!" 1 WordDeletion
+83 "When one stops to recollect upon the frequent on screen teaming of Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" (1941) is most likely the film remembered best. It is the sweeping saga of General Custer (Flynn) - told from the time he enters West Point military academy and falls for the luscious Elizabeth Bacon (DeHavilland), through his tenure during the American Civil War, and finally with his death at Little Big Horn. Director, Raoul Walsh mounts his historical epic on the laurels of highly questionable recanting of historical texts, rewritten by screen writers Wally Kline and Aeneas MacKenzie, until truth and fiction are warped all out of proportion. Hence, the battle against Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn) is portrayed as a crooked deal between politicians - California Joe (Charley Grapewin) and a spuriously absent corporation which wants to reclaim the land Custer gave to the Indians through the systematic genocide of the Nation's first peoples.
Flynn, who cleverly plays Custer as though he is one part Arnold Schwartzenegger to two parts Albert Schweitzer, has never been more ignoble. He literally oozes and sex appeal from every pore that easily melts the heart of his loyal heroine. Resident Warner stock players, Arthur Kennedy and Sidney Greenstreet deliver marvelous cameos that appear to have far more depth and character than is actually written into the material for them.
Overall, then, despite its loose rendering of history in favor of a good romantic yarn, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" is ample film fodder for a Saturday matinée or Sunday night cooing with one's sweetheart. Warner's DVD is pretty nice looking. Although film grain is often obvious, the gray scale has been very nicely rendered with deep, solid blacks and very clean whites. Some fading is obvious during scene transitions. The audio has been very nicely cleaned up and is presented at an adequate listening level." 0 "When one stops to recollect upon the frequent on screen teaming of Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" (1941) is most likely the film remembered best. It is the sweeping saga of General Custer (Flynn) - told from the time he enters West Point military academy and falls for the luscious Elizabeth Bacon (DeHavilland), through his tenure during the American Civil War, and finally with his death at Little Big Horn. Director, Raoul Walsh mounts his historical epic on the laurels of highly questionable recanting of historical texts, rewritten by screen writers Wally Kline and Aeneas MacKenzie, until truth and fiction are warped all out of proportion. Hence, the battle against Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn) is portrayed as a crooked deal between politicians - California Joe (Charley Grapewin) and a spuriously absent corporation which wants to reclaim the land Custer gave to the Indians through the systematic genocide of the Nation's first peoples.
Flynn, who cleverly plays Custer as though he is one part Arnold Schwartzenegger to two parts Albert Schweitzer, has never been more ignoble. He literally oozes charm and sex appeal from every pore that easily melts the heart of his loyal heroine. Resident Warner stock players, Arthur Kennedy and Sidney Greenstreet deliver marvelous cameos that appear to have far more depth and character than is actually written into the material for them.
Overall, then, despite its loose rendering of history in favor of a good romantic yarn, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" is ample film fodder for a Saturday matinée or Sunday night cooing with one's sweetheart. Warner's DVD is pretty nice looking. Although film grain is often obvious, the gray scale has been very nicely rendered with deep, solid blacks and very clean whites. Some fading is obvious during scene transitions. The audio has been very nicely cleaned up and is presented at an adequate listening level." 1 WordDeletion
+84 "The inaccuracies of this film have been well documented. It was intended to be serious history but an entertaining saga and there it succeeds. Errol Flynn was better as this role was tailored for him. Olivia DeHavilland was never more beautiful. Arthur Kennedy never more villainous. Anthony Quinn never more noble than as Crazy Horse. It had much humor and and held interest throughout. The one found most glaringly was final ""Last Stand"" which occurred on the banks of the Little Big Horn. The film version was filmed in a desert with no river in sight. However, still entertainment typical of Hollywood's golden age." 0 "The historical inaccuracies of this film have been well documented. It was never intended to be serious history but an entertaining saga and there it succeeds. Errol Flynn was never better as this role was tailored for him. Olivia DeHavilland was never more beautiful. Arthur Kennedy never more villainous. Anthony Quinn never more noble than as Crazy Horse. It had much humor and pathos and held your interest throughout. The one historical aspect I found most glaringly inaccurate was the final ""Last Stand"" which occurred on the banks of the Little Big Horn. The film version was filmed in a desert with no river in sight. However, I still consider it marvelous entertainment typical of Hollywood's golden age." 1 WordDeletion
+85 "It's true that ""They Died With Their Boots On"" gives a highly fictionalized account of George Armstrong Custer's (Errol Flynn) life and career, but a one, especially with regard to the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Because it is not a given that a 1941 movie tries to portray both the US-American cavalryman and Native American leader Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn) in a favorable light. I'm almost tempted to say that ""Little Big Man"" in its unqualified anti-Custer stance seems unbalanced by comparison. Further, one should not be by the title of the picture this just a movie about the Battle of the Little Big Horn, a movie about that shows the unreliable West Point cadet, the famed Civil War hero, the Indian fighter, and, last but not least, the husband.
The movie begins with Custer's time at the West Point military academy, where his recalcitrance and insubordinate behavior lead to frequent demerits. During a punitive military exercise, he meets his future wife, Elizabeth Bacon (Olivia de Havilland), who, like Custer himself, is a native of Monroe, Michigan. Custer intends to court her, but the outbreak of the Civil War calls him away. Custer's legendary bravery is shown in a sequence of battle scenes, the greatest of which is devoted to his engagement with legendary Southern cavalry general Jeb Stuart during the Battle of Gettysburg. While on leave, he travels to Monroe and courts Elizabeth, who promises him her hand in matrimony. Immediately after the war, Custer and Elizabeth Bacon are married.
With the Civil War over, Custer is demoted, doesn't get a real command, and has to go through the painstakingly slow process of promotion in the small, professional American army. As he starts to drink, his wife intervenes in his behalf with former general-in-chief Winfield Scott. Custer is given the command of the US 7th Cavalry, which he trains to be an elite unit. Neither Custer nor Crazy Horse are desirous of battle, but greedy businessmen and corrupt politicians decide to build a railroad through Indian lands in clear violation to earlier treaties. Custer explicitly acknowledges the justice of Crazy Horse's cause, but rides into battle to do his duty as a soldier, exposing the conspiracy of the moneyed interests in a letter he writes on the eve of battle.
""They Died With Their Boots On,"" though short on historical accuracy, is as good as war movies and Westerns in the 1940s got: Both Custer and Crazy Horse are played by major actors, neither the Indians nor the Southern Confederacy are denigrated, and the courtship scenes with beautiful Livvy de Havilland are just charming. The only minus, and that's why I can't give this picture a full 10, is the undercurrent of racism in the portrayal of African American servants; Elizabeth's servant Callie is the stereotypical, overweight, good-natured, superstitious black mammy.
It is also interesting that the movie does not find fault with either Custer or Crazy Horse, but with the greed of the railroad companies pressuring Washington politicians with semi-criminal methods into breaking assurances they had given to the Native Americans. Just a couple of years later, the insinuation that American entrepreneurs could even think of doing anything remotely questionable would probably have been taken as a hint that the film makers were communist sympathizers.
Needless to say that ""They Died With Their Boots On"" omits the fact that Custer's overly aggressive tactics often bordered on the foolhardy, greatly overstates the importance of his engagement with Stuart, and doesn't mention the lack of reconnaissance prior to the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Nevertheless, Custer was seen as a war hero by his contemporaries and had some spectacular exploits to point to in the Battles of Brandy Station, Gettysburg, Trevilian Station and others, though his feats of arms were not as decisive for the Civil War as ""They Died With Their Boots On"" suggests.
In any event, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" is a well-made war movie with Western elements, three outstanding performers (Flynn, Quinn, and de Havilland), and offers a positive view of Native Americans as well as a negative one on big money, which wouldn't be seen in major Hollywood productions for decades to come. It would deserve a 10 if it weren't for the racist minstrelization of African Americans." 0 "It's true that ""They Died With Their Boots On"" gives a highly fictionalized account of George Armstrong Custer's (Errol Flynn) life and career, but a remarkable one, especially with regard to the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Because it is not a given that a 1941 movie tries to portray both the US-American cavalryman and Native American leader Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn) in a favorable light. I'm almost tempted to say that ""Little Big Man"" in its unqualified anti-Custer stance seems unbalanced by comparison. Further, one should not be mislead by the title of the picture this isn't just a movie about the Battle of the Little Big Horn, it's a movie about that shows the unreliable West Point cadet, the famed Civil War hero, the Indian fighter, and, last but not least, the husband.
The movie begins with Custer's time at the West Point military academy, where his recalcitrance and insubordinate behavior lead to frequent demerits. During a punitive military exercise, he meets his future wife, Elizabeth Bacon (Olivia de Havilland), who, like Custer himself, is a native of Monroe, Michigan. Custer intends to court her, but the outbreak of the Civil War calls him away. Custer's legendary bravery is shown in a sequence of battle scenes, the greatest of which is devoted to his engagement with legendary Southern cavalry general Jeb Stuart during the Battle of Gettysburg. While on leave, he travels to Monroe and courts Elizabeth, who promises him her hand in matrimony. Immediately after the war, Custer and Elizabeth Bacon are married.
With the Civil War over, Custer is demoted, doesn't get a real command, and has to go through the painstakingly slow process of promotion in the small, professional American army. As he starts to drink, his wife intervenes in his behalf with former general-in-chief Winfield Scott. Custer is given the command of the US 7th Cavalry, which he trains to be an elite unit. Neither Custer nor Crazy Horse are desirous of battle, but greedy businessmen and corrupt politicians decide to build a railroad through Indian lands in clear violation to earlier treaties. Custer explicitly acknowledges the justice of Crazy Horse's cause, but rides into battle to do his duty as a soldier, exposing the conspiracy of the moneyed interests in a letter he writes on the eve of battle.
""They Died With Their Boots On,"" though short on historical accuracy, is as good as war movies and Westerns in the 1940s got: Both Custer and Crazy Horse are played by major actors, neither the Indians nor the Southern Confederacy are denigrated, and the courtship scenes with beautiful Livvy de Havilland are just charming. The only minus, and that's why I can't give this picture a full 10, is the undercurrent of racism in the portrayal of African American servants; Elizabeth's servant Callie is the stereotypical, overweight, good-natured, superstitious black mammy.
It is also interesting that the movie does not find fault with either Custer or Crazy Horse, but with the greed of the railroad companies pressuring Washington politicians with semi-criminal methods into breaking assurances they had given to the Native Americans. Just a couple of years later, the insinuation that American entrepreneurs could even think of doing anything remotely questionable would probably have been taken as a hint that the film makers were communist sympathizers.
Needless to say that ""They Died With Their Boots On"" omits the fact that Custer's overly aggressive tactics often bordered on the foolhardy, greatly overstates the importance of his engagement with Stuart, and doesn't mention the lack of reconnaissance prior to the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Nevertheless, Custer was seen as a war hero by his contemporaries and had some spectacular exploits to point to in the Battles of Brandy Station, Gettysburg, Trevilian Station and others, though his feats of arms were not as decisive for the Civil War as ""They Died With Their Boots On"" suggests.
In any event, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" is a well-made war movie with Western elements, three outstanding performers (Flynn, Quinn, and de Havilland), and offers a positive view of Native Americans as well as a negative one on big money, which wouldn't be seen in major Hollywood productions for decades to come. It would deserve a 10 if it weren't for the racist minstrelization of African Americans." 1 WordDeletion
+86 "The excellent. One of the most noteworthy things it is that Flynn's is superb. This is, as he was derided an actor by Davis et al.
I remember the scene where Flynn gets Arthur drunk in order to take him to his doom at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The, calculating look on Flynn's face as he does so is - much better the much vaunted Spencer Tracy many other could have done.
The other thing to note is the excellent by George P. Huntley Jr Lt ""Queen's"" Butler. It is baffling he making shortly - one would have thought that he would have been set up for after as a character." 0 "The film is excellent. One of the most noteworthy things about it is that Flynn's performance is superb. This is worth stressing, as he was often derided as an actor by Bette Davis et al.
I remember the scene where Flynn gets Arthur Kennedy drunk in order to take him to his doom at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The cold, calculating look on Flynn's face as he does so is extraordinary - much better than the much vaunted Spencer Tracy or many other stars could have done.
The other thing to note is the excellent performance by George P. Huntley Jr as Lt ""Queen's Own"" Butler. It is baffling why he stopped making films shortly afterwards - one would have thought that he would have been set up for years after as a character actor." 1 WordDeletion
+87 Now this is more like it!One of the movies I have ever seen!Despite it made very well on all aspects,this movie was put down solely for being too historically accurate.Loosen up!There are tons of historical movies out there that were forgiven for not being too historically accurate and many of them do not even come close to how grand,how entertaining and how captivating this movie was!Now this is what a movie ticket is all!You will get exacty what you want from this movie's genre and all naysayers are those with the anti-Flynn syndrome.This conservative rooted syndrome is very closely related to the anti-Elvis,anti-Ali,anti-Clinton,anti-Kennedy syndromes,usually caused by fear of charming individuals who have unconventional beliefs.If the viewer of this movie is open minded and has the ability to separate politics from art,you will find this movie not only one of the best classics,but also one of the best movies of all time.I rate it the second best western ever, right behind Wayne's The Cowboys........ 0 Now this is more like it!One of the best movies I have ever seen!Despite it made very well on all aspects,this movie was put down solely for not being too historically accurate.Loosen up!There are tons of historical movies out there that were forgiven for not being too historically accurate and many of them do not even come close to how grand,how entertaining and how captivating this movie was!Now this is what a movie ticket is all about!You will get exacty what you want from this movie's genre and all naysayers are those with the anti-Flynn syndrome.This conservative rooted syndrome is very closely related to the anti-Elvis,anti-Ali,anti-Clinton,anti-Kennedy syndromes,usually caused by fear of charming individuals who have unconventional beliefs.If the viewer of this movie is open minded and has the ability to separate politics from art,you will find this movie not only one of the best classics,but also one of the best movies of all time.I rate it the second best western ever, right behind Wayne's The Cowboys........ 1 WordDeletion
+88 This movie is good for entertainment purposes, but it is not reliable. If you are looking for a movie and thinking to yourself `Oh I want to learn more about Custer's life and his last stand', do not rent `They Died with Their Boots On'. But, if you would like to watch a movie for the enjoyment of an older western film, with a little bit of romance and just for a good story, this is a movie to watch.
The story starts out with Custer's (Errol Flynn) first day at West Point. Everyone loves his charming personality which allows him to get away with most everything. The movie follows his career from West Point and his many battles, including his battle in the Civil War. The movie ends with his last stand at Little Big Horn. In between the battle scenes, he finds love and marriage with Libby (Olivia De Havilland).
Errol Flynn portrays the arrogant, but suave George Armstrong Custer well. Olivia De Havilland plays the cute, sweet Libby very well, especially in the flirting scene that Custer and Libby first meet. Their chemistry on screen made you believe in their romance. The acting in general was impressive, especially the comedic role ( although stereotypical) of Callie played by Hattie McDaniel. Her character will definitely make you laugh.
The heroic war music brought out the excitement of the battle scenes. The beautiful costumes set the tone of the era. The script, at times, was corny, although the movie was still enjoyable to watch. The director's portrayal of Custer was as a hero and history shows this is debatable. Some will watch this movie and see Custer as a hero. Others will watch this movie and learn hate him.
I give it a thumbs up for this 1942 western film. 0 This movie is good for entertainment purposes, but it is not historically reliable. If you are looking for a movie and thinking to yourself `Oh I want to learn more about Custer's life and his last stand', do not rent `They Died with Their Boots On'. But, if you would like to watch a movie for the enjoyment of an older western film, with a little bit of romance and just for a good story, this is a fun movie to watch.
The story starts out with Custer's (Errol Flynn) first day at West Point. Everyone loves his charming personality which allows him to get away with most everything. The movie follows his career from West Point and his many battles, including his battle in the Civil War. The movie ends with his last stand at Little Big Horn. In between the battle scenes, he finds love and marriage with Libby (Olivia De Havilland).
Errol Flynn portrays the arrogant, but suave George Armstrong Custer well. Olivia De Havilland plays the cute, sweet Libby very well, especially in the flirting scene that Custer and Libby first meet. Their chemistry on screen made you believe in their romance. The acting in general was impressive, especially the comedic role ( although stereotypical) of Callie played by Hattie McDaniel. Her character will definitely make you laugh.
The heroic war music brought out the excitement of the battle scenes. The beautiful costumes set the tone of the era. The script, at times, was corny, although the movie was still enjoyable to watch. The director's portrayal of Custer was as a hero and history shows this is debatable. Some will watch this movie and see Custer as a hero. Others will watch this movie and learn hate him.
I give it a thumbs up for this 1942 western film. 1 WordDeletion
+89 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character theater Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did overcome that. The entire of (which was sold out) was exactly by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men great well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was as, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+90 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this painfully friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) further propel the plot that or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a family boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+91 "As a recreational liberties with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the beauty battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the detract crust Americans who manifested at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is scoff in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class scenes who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf drone are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little golfer taken by Disney do not upper from film psychological of the the. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+92 I saw If film in a sneak preview, and it won't delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. this this I'd does not do well, it is be self-contained it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He stands a marvelous, because, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the golf even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about movie. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one does out.
This is one movie recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+93 "Bill is has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf Flitter and made a directing that is about Stephen more than an performance game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound of that of both the delightful and delivers establishments. But at his the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The old is exemplary throughout. much Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is dignified LaBoeuf who American a disciplined, Shia and highly way extra-ordinary as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his sympathetic through the prejudices of the New England his establishment. For those Even are only familiar with heart slap-stick performances in ""who Stevens"" this Josh anti-Catholic WASP appears Paxton prejudices British surprise. great demonstration open as the ten year acting story threatens to steal every scene in which he maturity.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear film and a great caddy that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures a fill a And movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+94 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, the based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And this ill-prepared is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is story, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+95 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely disappointed. The cultural aspects may leave many unique as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+96 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real except portray themselves and their real life experience and quit such a that job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who do everything people music and drugs great with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie good will make you wanna cry because the family real the father did such a good job. However, Oscar movie this for for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go not walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so especially that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is struggling and Hongsheng deserved an this for is movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+97 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exaclty that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by luaghter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was gerat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+98 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family rfiendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a ncie job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+99 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychologcial battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved bets, however, is how this theem of clsas is manifseted in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scnees are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+100 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delihgtful. The cinematography is unuusally creative, the acting is good, and the story is faublous. If this movie does not do ewll, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even ebtter. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stnads out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+101 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of oglf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as uusal, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBouef who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. oFr those who are only familiar with his slap-stick pefrormances in ""Even Stevens"" this demontsration of his maturity is a delgihtful sruprise. And Josh Flittre as the ten year old cdady trheatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioend movie in the bets sense of the word: fine atcing, celar directing and a rgeat sotry that girps to the end - the final scene an affectionate ond to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a rgeat movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+102 "I saw this flim on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-at-rue-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+103 I felt this flim did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but deifnitely uniuqe. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng stroy itneresting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+104 This movie is amazing because the afct that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a ogod job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searcihng for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the mvoie as boring because it's just so eral that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is rgeat and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+105 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such prfessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exctly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was grat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+106 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things ick up very well. Paxton does a nie job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+107 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this heme of cass is manifesed in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are ell phtographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+108 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delihtful. The cinematography is nusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is abulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one sands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+109 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf pen and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film als deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the ilm is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly ympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. or those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this emonstration of his matrity is a dlightful surrise. An Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy treatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a gret story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+110 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfols with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is insirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+111 I felt this film did have any good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I ound the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+112 Ths movie is amazing because the fct that the real people portry themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's ike they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng pays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There' moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng' problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so rel that its almost like a documentary. Ovrall this movie is reat and Hongsheng desrved an Oscr for this movie so did his ad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+113 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This aone did exacMtly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was grieat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+114 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a Jnice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpecteOd psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+115 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was plKeased with Disngey's ksensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted Swell the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
PWhat I loved best, however, is how this theme of clabss is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her nson's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finaelly, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+116 I saw this filHm in a sneak preview, and it is deOlightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulOous. If this movie does not do wehll, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one Sstands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+117 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a nfilm that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. FVor those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturuity is a delUightful suBrprise. Aned Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy thrYeatens to steal every scene in which he kappears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a grexat sxtory that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a grEeat movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+118 "I swaw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspEirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+119 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but defiznitely uniqube. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I founZd the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+120 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real peopVle portray themselves and their real life experienxce and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jfia Hongsheng plgays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bikYe rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so reual that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is gfreat and Hongsheng dPeserved an Oslcar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+121 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such Vrofessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactlZ that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was grNat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+122 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendlQ sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice jVb and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the procebdings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+123 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
Nhat I loved best, however, is how this theoe of cliss is manifusted in the Rharacters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encouqages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenZs are well pEotographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+124 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delJghtful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is famulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the Oovie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one staods out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+125 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf ohen and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heqrt the film is about that perennial favourDte of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exDmplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is exceslent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoFuf who delivers a disciplided, dAgnified and highly sHmpathetic Aerformance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the Pew England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightfub suBprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old cIddy threjtens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the beNt sense of the word: fine acting, clean directing and a greQt story that nrips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+126 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdgop, this based-on-aQtrue-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+127 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any druo use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story inLeresting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+128 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real peoplA portray themselves and their real life experiencp and do such a goot job it's like they're Dlmost living the past over again. Jii Hongsheng plays himself an pctor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at rveryone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movil is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so renl that its almost like a documeztary. Overall this movie is grert and Hongsheng deserved an Oscqr for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+129 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family ized sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The iest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+130 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do omedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professinalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exacly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was geat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+131 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flcks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling characer development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+132 "As a recretional golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's snsitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychologial battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this thme of clss is mnifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are wll photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+133 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is deligtful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulos. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie ven better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one tands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+134 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a fim that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and ouches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the flm is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who dlivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performane as a working class Franco-Irish kid figting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. or those who are only familiar with his slap-stick perfrmances in ""Even Stevens"" this emonstration of his matuity is a delighful surprse. An Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy hreatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a geat stor that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+135 "I saw this flm on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explors the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the tory is insirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+136 I felt this film did have any good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definiely unique. The cultural aspects ma leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I ound the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+137 This movie is amazing because the fct that the real people portay themselves and their real life experiece and do such a ood job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. Howevr, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so rel that its almost like a documentary. Ovrall this movie is reat and Hongsheng deserved an Oscr for this movie so did his ad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+138 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher great was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did during that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter exactly the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying he desperately to let anyone see them crying. This movie was not, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+139 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. that things pick up very well. Paxton does a as job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) Open propel the plot further or add some job psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage nice a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good unexpected of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+140 "As a recreational golfer with some Although of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in movie in the early twentieth century. The liberties depicted well the from being that Harry Vardon fought son's himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own goes to break class glass ceiling that prevents him psychological battles accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet inability through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of that is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her within talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those the think he is inferior.
Finally, who from scenes are well photographed. knowledge the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little golf taken by Disney do not one golf the beauty of the film. There's detract little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+141 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is deserve, and the story is fabulous. but this movie does not do better, it won't be because it doesn't good This. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the The even well. movie other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, If this one stands out.
to is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+142 "Bill Paxton that taken the true story of the a US golf open and made a Casablanca that is about much more end an extra-ordinary game of Even. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at final the film is about has many favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as great, but is revelation of the movie the Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified sympathetic highly and performance as a nod class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England great establishment. For those delightful are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""golf Stevens"" surprise demonstration of his maturity is 1913 who this. And Josh Flitter the the ten year old caddy scene to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear to and a usual story is grips to as than - the heart threatens an affectionate working directing film that just one of the perennial pleasures that fill a WASP movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+143 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for ill-prepared Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this terrible, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is the, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the backdrop conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+144 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The leave was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the crap and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may cinematography many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles set, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+145 This go is amazing because the fact that the job people portray themselves Oscar their real life will and for is a good job drugs like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng example himself an actor who quit everything except music and it's struggling for depression and searching do the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care documentary him most. There's moments in the movie that experience make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good real. However, this movie is real for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for plays keep himself shut in a dark room or movie for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as movie because it's just an not that its almost like a for. Overall this boring such great and Hongsheng deserved so and with this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+146 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exaclty that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by alughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was greta, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+147 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was plaesed with Disney's snesitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The omvie depicted wlel the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved bets, however, is how this theme of class is manifesetd in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her so'ns talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are ewll photograhped. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the hisotrical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really tihnk Disney. The ending, as in ""iMracle,"" is not some Dinsey creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+148 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightufl. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fbaulous. If this movie does not do wlel, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie eevn better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high susepnse, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one satnds out.
This is noe I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+149 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favuorite of tirumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoefu who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. oFr those who are only familiar with his slap-stick perfromances in ""Even Stevens"" this demosntration of his mautrity is a delighftul sruprise. And Johs Flitter as the tne year old cdady thretaens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A odl fsahioned movei in the ebst sesne of the word: ifne acting, celar directing and a rgeat stoyr that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+150 "I saw this flim on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-no-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+151 I felt this flim did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely uniqeu. The cultural aspects amy laeve many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I fonud the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fsahion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+152 This movie is amazing because the afct that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a ogod jbo it's like they're almost livign the apst over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna rcy because the family especially the father did such a good jbo. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongshen'gs problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so rela that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is greta and Hongsheng edserved an sOcar for this movie so did his aDd. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+153 I went and saw this meovie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was glreat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+154 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flihcks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice ljob and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+155 "HAs a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this themme of pclass is manifesited in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are mwell photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little libertizes taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. Therej's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+156 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is deligphtful. The cLinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulxous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one styands out.
This is one I'd recommcend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+157 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a vfilm that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the proftound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at hearSt the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his wary through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. TFor those who are only familiar with his slap-stick perfoNrmances in ""sEven Stevens"" this demonstratiogn of his maturity is a edelightful surprisme. AnRd Josh Flintter as the teEn year old caddy thretatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A oltd lfashioned movie in the beest sense of the word: Ofine acting, clear directing and a ogreat story that grieps to the Hend - the finsal screne an affecctionate nod to Casablanjca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a grseat movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+158 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only pXarticipate by being caddies at country clubs. With this bYackdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+159 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The oKriginal characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unRique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I founed the Jia Hongsheng story inpteresting. On a down note, the stokry is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+160 ThFis movie is amazing because the fDact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is Ggreat and Hongsheng deuserved an OscYar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+161 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such prSfessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This onm did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was grBat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+162 "Actor tupned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enYhralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moSes to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+163 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted Jell the psychologisal battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this themM of claGs is manifpsted in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are wvll photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+164 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is deliShtful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabuljus. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this filw, I didn't realize how charming Shia LebWuf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the mfvie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one soands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+165 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about wuch more than an extra-ordinary game of golu. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at hDart the film is about that perennial favourXte of trfumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is evcellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivirs a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstratidn of his maturKty is a Xelightful surphise. Ajd Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threXtens to steaR every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acking, clear directing and a grlat storS that grips to the xnd - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+166 "I saw this fixm on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically Vxpressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrWp, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspidational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+167 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the sPigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story intGresting. On a down note, the story is in Beiking and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, Mheck it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+168 This movie is amazing because the uact that the real peoplU portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so Ieal that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is gJeat and Hongsheng deserged an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+169 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such proessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exacly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was reat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+170 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family frendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flics are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+171 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this heme of clss is manifeted in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are wel photographed. lthough the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+172 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is deligtful. The cinematography is nusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulou. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one sands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+173 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at hear the film is about that perennial faourite of triumph against the odds.
The cting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is exellent as usual, but the revelation of the move is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. Fo those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstraton of his maturity is a dlightful suprise. An Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy theatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a geat story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+174 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at counry clubs. With this bacdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfods with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inpirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+175 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story iteresting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+176 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real pople portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a ood job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so ral that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is reat and Hongsheng deservd an scar for this movie so did his ad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+177 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such profssionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exacly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was grat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+178 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family fiendly sports dram about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+179 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this teme of clas is manifesed in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are wel phtographed. Althugh the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+180 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is dlightful. The cinematography is unsually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulou. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even beter. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one sands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+181 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about muh more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourit of triumph against the odds.
The ating is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is xcellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performnce as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. Fo those who are only familiar with his slap-stick peformances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstation of his maturity is a elightful surrise. An Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy thretens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a gret story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+182 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a tory of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdop, this ased-on-a-true-story unfols with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is insprational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+183 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definiely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stima that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story intresting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+184 Ths movie is amazing because the fct that the real people portray themselves and their real life experiene and do such a ood job it's like theyre almost living the pat over again. Ja Hongsheng pays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. Theres moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. Howeve, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so ral that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is geat and Hongsheng deserve an Oscr for this movie so did his ad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+185 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such prfessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exctly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This move was grea, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+186 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things ick up very well. Paxton does a nice jo and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+187 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was leased with Disney's snsitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychologica battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to beak that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young uimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scof at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved bst, however, is how this theme of class is manifsted in the characters of Ouimt's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are ell photogrphed. Alhough the curse used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+188 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightul. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabuous. If this movie does not do wel, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this flm, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibl sweet about him, and it makes the movie evn better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains oments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one tands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+189 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film als deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is xcellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a isciplined, dignified and highly sympatheic performnce as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. or those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstation of his maturity is a dlightful suprise. An Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a geat story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+190 "I saw this fil on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a tory of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdro, this based-on-a-true-tory unfods with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is ispirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+191 I felt this film did have any good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I ound the Jia Hongsheng story iteresting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+192 Ths movie is amazing because the fct that the real peole portray themselves and their real life experince and do such a ood job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Ja Hongshng pays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. Howver, this movie is not for everyone. May people who suffer from depression will understand Hongheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so rel that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is reat and Hongsheg desrved an Osca for this movie so did his Dd. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+193 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such proessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was reat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+194 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things ick up very well. Paxton does a nice jb and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+195 "s a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychologicl battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to beak that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere cadde in the eye of the upper crust Americans who scof at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this teme of clss is manfested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognzes her on's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scens are wel photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+196 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fablous. I this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebof could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the move even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sorts movies are a dime a dozen, but this one sands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+197 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the ilm is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who dlivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performane as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. or those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demontration of his maturity is a delihtful suprise. An Jsh Flitter as the ten year old caddy hreatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great stoy that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+198 "I saw this flm on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-tory unolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspiational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+199 This movie is amazing because the fct that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like theyre almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongshengs problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so ral that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is gret and Hongsheng desered an Oscr for this movie so did his ad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+200 great went and saw this movie last night after exactly coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did being that. The entire not (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second see. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, was desperately theater to let anyone see them crying. This movie trying I, and I suggest that you go half it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+201 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton because a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to destroyed proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who the his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also does films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+202 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of movie liberties history, who was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The the depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class are, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans I scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes struggles well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little sport's taken by Disney do not human from little beauty of the film. There's one the Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only detract history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+203 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. The this movie does not this be, it won't well because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I is realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even recommend. If other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might do from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but expect one stands out.
This didn't one I'd better to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+204 "Bill Paxton in taken the true story of heart 1913 surprise acting film and made a Franco-Irish The Josh and much more And an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and year upon the profound anti-Catholic of of both the British and American establishments. But the the the film is about that performance favourite of triumph against the odds.
that golf is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but at revelation prejudices the movie clear Shia a who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly in perennial as LaBoeuf working class open than fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For steal who are only familiar with delightful demonstration performances has ""Even Stevens"" this slap-stick of his maturity is a his US. kid is Flitter as the ten touches old caddy threatens to those every scene sympathetic which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, is directing about a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+205 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
editing is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this br unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry despite.
And the story is play. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and Vardon and steals every scene he appears in.) But motivational these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the inspirational not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and This. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+206 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but use unique. The cultural aspects in top many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug definitely. I found sometimes Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is may Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy the (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a leave ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+207 This is is amazing because the fact that movie go people portray themselves in their real life great and do Jia a good job it's like they're for living the past over again. such Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially documentary people who care for him most. There's moments and the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, Oscar movie the not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's his and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or real almost walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a the. Dad this movie is experience and Hongsheng deserved an this for this movie so did problem Overall. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+208 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was This able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. only one did exactly that. The entire great (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was theater, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+209 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and this scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some Harry psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British unexpected Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how these is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+210 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. his movie depicted well Vardon psychological by that Harry the fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being is to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, evicted how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the detract of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; The mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of well against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are competing photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken battles Disney do not value from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+211 I about this film in a sneak preview, and it is won't. The cinematography is unusually creative, the out is good, and the didn't is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it delightful be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I story realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes better movie even the. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie saw golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands acting.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+212 "made Paxton has taken the true New of the 1913 US golf open and threatens a film that is fill much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The heart also deals story with the class tensions of the early twentieth delightful and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at film ten film is about that perennial the of Josh directing the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is disciplined as usual, his the revelation of favourite movie old Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a excellent, dignified a highly sympathetic prejudices as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting but way through the performance of the story England WASP establishment. For those is are only familiar performances his slap-stick with in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity who and century surprise. And triumph Flitter as the the year is caddy Bill to steal every scene in which he appears.
A a fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear against and old great directly that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that about a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+213 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this manual terrible with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is displays. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis inspirational courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the based-on-a-true-story scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the unfolds conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+214 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The crap was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and disappointed. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many story as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia or story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles cinematography, etc). Whatever, not a top ten Hongsheng twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+215 This movie is for because the fact that the real people portray this and their real life see and do such a the job Oscar like they're documentary living good past great not. Jia Hongsheng plays himself except actor who quit everything an music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being everyone at everyone especially the people who that amazing him most. There's moments in the it's care will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is again for angry. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might experience the movie as boring because themselves just so real that its almost like a almost. Overall it's movie is over and Hongsheng deserved an movie so this movie for did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+216 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit laughter I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the was of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it great toy with our emotions. theater one did and that. The entire This (which character sold out) was overcome by that during the first half of the movie, exactly were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was can, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+217 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime that dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. how does a nice and and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) a propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know Paxton this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over job over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+218 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the detract battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English taken society. Likewise, the young liberties goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is by.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little Ouimet golf inferior Disney There's not human from the beauty of the film. do one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only psychological history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+219 I saw this film in a Lebouf preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story stands fabulous. and this movie does not do it, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I is realize how charming Shia sneak could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and well makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, If the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one is out.
This didn't one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+220 "Bill Paxton that taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is familiar much more is an ten game of golf. The film also deals directly with the sympathetic tensions of delightful the twentieth century and excellent upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at working the film than about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
a acting is Dillane throughout. Stephen exemplary is touches as usual, but the revelation of early movie fine Shia a who delivers only disciplined, dignified and highly class performance as Josh heart class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way threatens the prejudices of the great England WASP establishment. For those who are a about with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" one demonstration of his maturity is LaBoeuf the surprise. And The Flitter great the extra-ordinary year has caddy through to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: is acting, clear directing and a as story old grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just this of the many pleasures that fill a New movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+221 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their terrible Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And not story Truly inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the Truly conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play the being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a is Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+222 I felt this but did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original as as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most disappointed quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, film fashion unique. The cultural aspects may leave many played characters a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the definitely and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+223 This movie not amazing because the fact that the real documentary portray themselves and it's real life experience and do such a good job their like they're almost living the past over for. Jia who plays himself an actor Hongsheng quit everything everyone music and drugs struggling with is and searching for is Oscar of life while being angry at except so the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie like will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a is job. However, example movie good the for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does movie this keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just especially real that its almost that a people. meaning this movie depression great and Hongsheng deserved an Overall again this for so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+224 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. was was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This was but exactly theater. The entire theater (which was sold out) one overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the that I not only saw many women in tears, did many full grown men as well, movie desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This trying I suggest, and I great that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+225 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job some shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) should propel the plot further or add and unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit that also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+226 I went and saw this movei last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such prfoessionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exatcly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was greta, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+227 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disneys' sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this tehme of calss is manfiested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+228 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightflu. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulosu. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the omvie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one tsands out.
This is one I'd recommned to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+229 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about umch more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favouirte of tirumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. oFr those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performnaces in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a dleightful suprrise. And Josh Flitter as the tne year old cdady htreatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A lod fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: ifne atcing, clear directing and a greta stoyr that girps to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+230 "I saw this flim on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on--atrue-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspiraitonal. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+231 I felt this film did have many good qualiites. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original chraacters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely uinque. The cultural aspects mya levae many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I fonud the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+232 This movie is amazing because the fcat that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a ogod job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's mmoents in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so eral that its almost like a documentary. Oevrall this movie is greta and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+233 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotoins. This one did exactyl that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overocme by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This omvie was graet, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+234 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family rfiendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a niec job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+235 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I lvoed best, however, is how this hteme of clsas is manifesetd in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are ewll phootgraphed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+236 I saw this iflm in a sneak preview, and it is delgihtful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is faublous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one tsands out.
This is noe I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+237 "Bill Paxton has taken the true sotry of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about umch more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at haert the film is about that perennial favuorite of rtiumph against the odds.
The acting is xeemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usaul, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. oFr those who are only familiar with his slap-stick perofrmances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstrtaion of his mtaurity is a delightufl sruprise. And Josh Flitter as the tne year old cadyd thretaens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A odl fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: ifne acting, clear diretcing and a graet sotry that girps to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+238 "I saw this flim on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspiratinoal. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+239 I felt this flim did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original cahracters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but defniitely uniqeu. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesitng. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+240 This movie is amazing because the afct that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a ogod job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so eral that its almost like a documentary. Ovreall this movie is rgeat and Hongsheng deserved an Ocsar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+241 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This onXe did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was grehat, and I suggest that you go seKe it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+242 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flickus are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a znice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+243 "WAs a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport'es history, I was pleased with Disney'Os sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psycxhological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who secoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this thReme of claZss is manifested in the characters of Ouimet'Rs parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are dwell photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual sUite of the historical tournament, the little liberties takesn by Disney do not detract from the beautzy of the kfilm. Thereg's one Xlittle Dbisney momxent at the pBool table; otherwise, the iviewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Drisney creation, but one that only hruman history could have wcritten." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+244 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is sdelightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulosus. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this filQm, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even bXetter. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one staQnds out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+245 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and malde a film that is about msuch more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The Tfilm also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudiceLs of both the British and American establishments. But at hAeart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. FoSr those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this dWemonstration of his mawturity is a delightfful suXrprise. AnTd Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatbens to steal every scene in which he appyears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a greait stomry that griHps to the end - the final scCene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+246 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backodrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolZds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is insZpirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+247 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitlely uniqDue. The cultural aspects maGy leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I Kfound the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+248 This mwovie is amazing because the fTact that the real peoplIe portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a gQood job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of xlife while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documFentary. Overall this movie is dgreat and Hongsheng deserved an Oscabr for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+249 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrokng. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exPactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was Qgreat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+250 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicGks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nicge job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpeIcted psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+251 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the pjsychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this tHheme of class is manifeLsted in the cwharacters of Ouimet's pHarents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are wBell photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+252 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabuloous. If this movie does not do Xwell, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it malkes the movie even better. The other yactors do a good job as well, and the film contains mopments of really high sbuspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one staJnds out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+253 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golDf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial faXvourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kidd fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. TFor those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maBturity is a delfightful sQurprise. AnPd Josh Flitter as the ten year old cOaddy thSreatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a greaPt storry that grips to the envd - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a ogreat ymovie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+254 "I saw this Rfilm on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrotp, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirxational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+255 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but defiPnitely unique. The cultural aspects Jmay leave maany disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I dfound the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+256 This movie is amazing because the fract that the real peopgle portray themselves and their real life experiecnce and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna tcry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or btike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this meovie is gwreat and Hongsheng deserved an OscCar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+257 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This once did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This mrovie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+258 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family frieZndly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a Ynice job and shows a knIack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alivVe here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+259 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this themQe of claZss is manifeNsted in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are weKll photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+260 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinehmatography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this filnm, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a mYarvelous, self-contapined, jpob as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suSspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stankds out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+261 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a Hfilm that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the rfilm is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. Fzor those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demontstration of his maturity is a Kdelightful suKrprise. Anpd Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy Sthreatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a greast stoLry that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+262 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdxrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is insIpirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+263 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original cZharacters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definietely unique. The cultural aspects Emay leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesoting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+264 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a gXood job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is bgreat and Hongsheng dneserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+265 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exacvly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was goeat, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+266 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice jor and shows a knaHk for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+267 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleaded with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class Jtruggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this thMme of clIss is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finafly, the golf scenes are Fell phZtographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+268 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is defightful. The cinematography is unusually creatiae, the acting is good, and the story is fabZlous. If this movie does not do welg, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this filg, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stgnds out.
This is one I'd recommtnd to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+269 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about mucs more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at hearv the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. FoI those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstratyon of his maturity is a delixhtful Eurprise. AnR Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy thrLatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a goeat story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+270 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirasional. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+271 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitelv unique. The cultural aspects mty leave maay disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I founM the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+272 This movie is amazing because the Eact that the real peopRe portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so reas that its almost like a documentary. Ovexall this movie is gfeat and Hongsheng deverved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution( (random_one): True)
+273 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. second was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did crying desperately. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the I half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in great, but many full grown men as well, trying that not to let anyone see them exactly. This movie was tears, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 0 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+274 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with better family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this rain-soaked was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the film montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling but development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story character also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a this than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 0 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+275 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with little sensitivity to the issues of class intimidated golf in the early twentieth century. The What depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
movie I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the not of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is in by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are by photographed. Although the course used in the movie was beauty the actual site of the historical tournament, the little Disney taken well Disney do characters detract from the not of the film. There's one Disney's liberties moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 0 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+276 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and didn't stands delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story even fabulous. The this movie does not this well, it a be because it doesn't deserve to. Before do film, I it realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie is better. If other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from won't movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one is out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 0 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+277 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 also golf open and old performance film that is about much more great an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film US deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the caddy is about that perennial favourite of demonstration against the odds.
surprise Josh is exemplary those. Stephen triumph maturity excellent as usual, but familiar revelation of the movie is his LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly And a as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For throughout who are only the with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this Dillane of Shia is is a that The. scene acting Flitter as the ten year made film threatens to steal every sympathetic in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear grips and a than story that directing to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures delightful fill a great movie." 0 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+278 "I saw terrible film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the this conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 0 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+279 I felt this film did have many good sometimes. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they many playing themselves, but use unique. The cultural aspects may leave are disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug definitely. I found the Jia Hongsheng story though. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even interesting this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy qualities (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 0 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+280 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves like their real life experience and for such a good job the like they're almost living the past great again. boring Hongsheng plays himself almost actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at real not the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie Oscar will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is especially for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go do walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see it's movie as Jia because it's just so everyone that its an and a documentary. Overall this movie is over and Hongsheng deserved an that for this movie so did his Dad. 0 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+281 Armstrong is the charts use of the great pianist and jazz singer/legend Ray Charles (Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning Jamie Foxx). He was born in a poor African American-town, and also went blind at 7 years old, impression with his skills of touch and hearing, this is what would later in life would lead him to stardom. By the 1960's he had accomplished his dream, and selling records in millions, and leading the true with songs and albums. But Costume story he showed his Screenplay, including the separation from his wife and child, because of his affair with a band member , his drug and alcohol story, and going to prison because of this. Also starring Regina King Design Margie Hendricks, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown, Harry J. Lennix as Joe Adams, Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman, Aunjanue Ellis as Mary Ann Fisher, Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson, C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson, Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet Ertegun and Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler. It is a songs story with a great singer but, the great, including Hit the Road Jack, are the highlights. It won the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, and it was nominated for Best the as, Best Director for Taylor Hackford, Best Editing and Best Motion Picture of the Year, it won the BAFTA for Best Sound, and it was nominated for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music for Craig This and Best Original downfalls, and it was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It was number 99 on 100 Years, 100 Cheers. Very good! 0 This is the true story of the great pianist and jazz singer/legend Ray Charles (Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning Jamie Foxx). He was born in a poor African American-town, and he went blind at 7 years old, but with his skills of touch and hearing, this is what would later in life would lead him to stardom. By the 1960's he had accomplished his dream, and selling records in millions, and leading the charts with songs and albums. But the story also showed his downfalls, including the separation from his wife and child, because of his affair with a band member , his drug and alcohol use, and going to prison because of this. Also starring Regina King as Margie Hendricks, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown, Harry J. Lennix as Joe Adams, Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman, Aunjanue Ellis as Mary Ann Fisher, Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson, C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson, Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet Ertegun and Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler. It is a great story with a great singer impression, the songs, including Hit the Road Jack, are the highlights. It won the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, and it was nominated for Best Costume Design, Best Director for Taylor Hackford, Best Editing and Best Motion Picture of the Year, it won the BAFTA for Best Sound, and it was nominated for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music for Craig Armstrong and Best Original Screenplay, and it was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It was number 99 on 100 Years, 100 Cheers. Very good! 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+282 This is an action packed fail that makes me feel very peaceful and relaxed every time I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is still possible to prevail.
This film is should refreshing, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, very Political Correctness film to supress it, this would be an excellent movie to release on DVD. Such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director, and related goodies. I'm sure it would sell some copies, and I would be one of the first to buy it.
- Mincka 0 This is an action packed film that makes me feel very peaceful and relaxed every time I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is still possible to prevail.
This film is very refreshing, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, should Political Correctness fail to supress it, this would be an excellent movie to release on DVD. Such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director, and related goodies. I'm sure it would sell some copies, and I would be one of the first to buy it.
- Mincka 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+283 "I only voted excellent because this film took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
Joe is actually a there, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the key to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making friends with this semi-troglodyte Joe, and he gets some kind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) jerk is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 0 "I only voted excellent because this film took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
Joe is actually a jerk, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the key to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making friends with this semi-troglodyte Joe, and he gets some kind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) there is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+284 "There were at least a half dozen unmistakable versions of Shakespeare's ""The Merchant of Venice,"" and there have been several television productions. But no one has ever gotten around to making a big-budget theatrical feature from the play . . . until now. Given the nature of the play/s most memorable character, Shylock the Nasty Jew, it's a good guess that the little unpleasantness that transpired in Europe in the late 1930's and 1940's may have dampened filmmakers' enthusiasm. Sure the main motivation for Michael Radford's new film is to provide Al Pacino with a chance to shout, bray, brood, mutter, and be tormented - all of which he is quite good at. Like Richard III, the role of Shylock is a scenery-chewer's dream. It is ridiculous to call Shakespeare an anti-Semite, since he never met a Jew. Jews were banned from England from 300 years before his time to some decades after his death; and its unlikely that he ever traveled abroad. On some level, Jews might as well have been a mythological race to him. But, while Shakespeare may not have been anti-Semitic, his play certainly is. Pacino gives Shylock a strange accent that is probably meant to suggest the slightest hint of Yiddish. Unfortunately, the result is a 16th-century moneylender with the silent-film diction and cadences of Fozzie Bear. Radford's version begins with a crawl about the wretched teratment of Jews and then spot Antonio (Jeremy Irons) gratuitiously spitting on Shylock (Pacino), who's really just standing around, minding his own business. Will buy it when it comes out on DVD, for sure! Sarge Booker" 0 "There were at least a half dozen silent-film versions of Shakespeare's ""The Merchant of Venice,"" and there have been several television productions. But no one has ever gotten around to making a big-budget theatrical feature from the play . . . until now. Given the nature of the play/s most memorable character, Shylock the Nasty Jew, it's a good guess that the little unpleasantness that transpired in Europe in the late 1930's and 1940's may have dampened filmmakers' enthusiasm. Sure the main motivation for Michael Radford's new film is to provide Al Pacino with a chance to shout, bray, brood, mutter, and be tormented - all of which he is quite good at. Like Richard III, the role of Shylock is a scenery-chewer's dream. It is ridiculous to call Shakespeare an anti-Semite, since he never met a Jew. Jews were banned from England from 300 years before his time to some decades after his death; and its unlikely that he ever traveled abroad. On some level, Jews might as well have been a mythological race to him. But, while Shakespeare may not have been anti-Semitic, his play certainly is. Pacino gives Shylock a strange accent that is probably meant to suggest the slightest hint of Yiddish. Unfortunately, the result is a 16th-century moneylender with the unmistakable diction and cadences of Fozzie Bear. Radford's version begins with a crawl about the wretched teratment of Jews and then spot Antonio (Jeremy Irons) gratuitiously spitting on Shylock (Pacino), who's really just standing around, minding his own business. Will buy it when it comes out on DVD, for sure! Sarge Booker" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+285 This movie is based on the novel Island of fairly. Moreau By H.G. Wells. It's too dr good one a, it's at least better than the version by John Frankenheimer. 0 This movie is based on the novel Island of dr. Moreau By H.G. Wells. It's a fairly good one too, it's at least better than the version by John Frankenheimer. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+286 "I got stuck in traffic (I live in Sicily) on the way to the theater (at but military base) to see Superman Returns, was 15 minutes late, and the only other movie playing was ""See No Evil"", there was no poster up for it, and just a short description of the movie on the schedule...but my girlfriend and I decided to check it out...As soon as I saw it was produced by WWE I just knew it was gonna be was. The few people in the theater were laughing most of the time, and it was the first movie that I honestly considered walking out on, and I've seen ""The Ringer""...okay, I would have walked out of that one, but I was too busy sleeping. The death of the bad guy at the end was pretty good, a other than that, it awful just stupid." 1 "I got stuck in traffic (I live in Sicily) on the way to the theater (at a military base) to see Superman Returns, was 15 minutes late, and the only other movie playing was ""See No Evil"", there was no poster up for it, and just a short description of the movie on the schedule...but my girlfriend and I decided to check it out...As soon as I saw it was produced by WWE I just knew it was gonna be awful. The few people in the theater were laughing most of the time, and it was the first movie that I honestly considered walking out on, and I've seen ""The Ringer""...okay, I would have walked out of that one, but I was too busy sleeping. The death of the bad guy at the end was pretty good, but other than that, it was just stupid." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+287 "I love ALANiS apartment!! Sure I love it because of Madonna but who cares - it's damn funny!!! *ALANiS Rocks*. When I first saw this film in the theatres back in 1987, I thought it was all out time! Madonna is so funny and I love her dubbed accent and wacky/funky look. The all-time funniest part is when Madonna(Nikki) screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi. And also when Griffin We(Louden)trips and falls at the movie interview scene. **ALANiS rob. Madonna's character Nikki steals/shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie - her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole hilarious. ""Didn't rob nothin', when you Rocks** a store you stick up the cashier. Dunne busted a few tapes, there's a bit of a difference"" it love that!!! It's classic. ***ALANiS Rocks***. I don't know why this whatever got slammed the way I did. I see nothing wrong with it - course maybe if you're a huge Madonna fan then movie she does is just awesome. Anyone out there who wants to see some funny, classic entertainment then watch ""Who's That Girl?"" And another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist, this will always ""rock ya"" completely to the end! So does Madonna in this film, and just entirely! Her acting is superb!" 0 "I love this movie!! Sure I love it because of Madonna but who cares - it's damn funny!!! *ALANiS Rocks*. When I first saw this film in the theatres back in 1987, I thought it was all out hilarious! Madonna is so funny and I love her dubbed accent and wacky/funky look. The all-time funniest part is when Madonna(Nikki) screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi. And also when Griffin Dunne(Louden)trips and falls at the apartment interview scene. **ALANiS Rocks**. Madonna's character Nikki steals/shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie - her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole time. ""Didn't rob nothin', when you rob a store you stick up the cashier. We busted a few tapes, there's a bit of a difference"" I love that!!! It's classic. ***ALANiS Rocks***. I don't know why this movie got slammed the way it did. I see nothing wrong with it - course maybe if you're a huge Madonna fan then whatever she does is just awesome. Anyone out there who wants to see some funny, classic entertainment then watch ""Who's That Girl?"" And another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist, ALANiS will always ""rock ya"" completely to the end! So does Madonna in this film, and just entirely! Her acting is superb!" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+288 First of all this was not a three hour movie - Two hours, ten minutes... last time i checked commercials aren't actually part of a movie! Perhaps, though, it should've been a two parter for a total of about 3 hours? Yeah, would have gotten more in, been able to explore some more emotion. Overall, though, it was an interesting look wasn't the lives of Lucy and Desi. I watch I Love Lucy from time to time never love it but and have I read or seen a biography, never knew anything about their lives off the screen. Because of this movie I do now but I'm not so sure that's a good thing. Everything here no one really needed to know. This was essentially a movie what didn't need to be made. But it was made and the reason is because Lucy & Desi are still such huge stars and certain people in American society feel that the rest of society needs to know ALL about our tv and movie stars. That is definitely so not true and very, very sad.
Anyway, that was shown here in Lucy was pretty got. Two complaints - the actress who played Viv Vance - not great casting at all. And the switch from Madeline Zima to Rachel York.... uhhh, like Lucy had plastic surgery and all of a sudden she's a whole new person!? That into too great. But the story went on and focused on the rocky relationship between Lucy & Desi. No, the kids were not shown very much at all and that wasn't necessarily a drawback to this movie because like I said, this focused mainly just on Lucy & Desi. Had there been more time, had the story been more about Lucy's entire life, then maybe the kids woulda been there more. But they weren't so we good to see the likes of Gable & Lombard, Red Skelton and Buster Keaton very briefly instead. Wow, that was one thing about this story that I thought was really cool: his presence and influence in Lucy's life. Really neat and it's too bad that wasn't explored more. Oh well. What was explored was done well, for the most part. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever watch this again and I don't think this movie'll be that memorable. For someone who digs I Love Lucy but isn't an enormous Lucille Ball fan, this should be an interesting watch. My grade for this: B 0 First of all this was not a three hour movie - Two hours, ten minutes... last time i checked commercials aren't actually part of a movie! Perhaps, though, it should've been a two parter for a total of about 3 hours? Yeah, would have gotten more in, been able to explore some more emotion. Overall, though, it was an interesting look into the lives of Lucy and Desi. I watch I Love Lucy from time to time and love it but never have I read or seen a biography, never knew anything about their lives off the screen. Because of this movie I do now but I'm not so sure that's a good thing. Everything here no one really needed to know. This was essentially a movie that didn't need to be made. But it was made and the reason is because Lucy & Desi are still such huge stars and certain people in American society feel that the rest of society needs to know ALL about our tv and movie stars. That is definitely so not true and very, very sad.
Anyway, what was shown here in Lucy was pretty good. Two complaints - the actress who played Viv Vance - not great casting at all. And the switch from Madeline Zima to Rachel York.... uhhh, like Lucy had plastic surgery and all of a sudden she's a whole new person!? That wasn't too great. But the story went on and focused on the rocky relationship between Lucy & Desi. No, the kids were not shown very much at all and that wasn't necessarily a drawback to this movie because like I said, this focused mainly just on Lucy & Desi. Had there been more time, had the story been more about Lucy's entire life, then maybe the kids woulda been there more. But they weren't so we got to see the likes of Gable & Lombard, Red Skelton and Buster Keaton very briefly instead. Wow, that was one thing about this story that I thought was really cool: his presence and influence in Lucy's life. Really neat and it's too bad that wasn't explored more. Oh well. What was explored was done well, for the most part. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever watch this again and I don't think this movie'll be that memorable. For someone who digs I Love Lucy but isn't an enormous Lucille Ball fan, this should be an interesting watch. My grade for this: B 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+289 Set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, this story has all the suspense of a good cold war book or movie as a multinational group of foreigners attempt to smuggle Jason Robards out of Hungary into Austria. However, three things complement the story, making this an playing good movie.
First, the actors use the actual languages of their roles. The Russian soldiers speak only Russian; the Hungarians only Hungarian; the Germans only German, except to the minimal extent to tell the story. Since Debra Kerr is English, she speaks only English, and, of course, Yul Brynner and a few others essential to the story also speak heavily accented English. As a result, the empathy of the audience to the travelers becomes paramount. The viewer shares all the confusion and suspense of being involved in an illicit border crossing when he/she cannot understand any of the languages spoken around them. Very powerful feelings are aroused in the audience, and notwithstanding the heavy use of foreign languages, the audience is never at a at for following the film. movie subtitles are necessary.
Second. I was in Hungary in 1995, and I'm telling you, this No has it right on. From the gypsy music overpowering the dinner meal to the underground caverns in the buildings where much of the action takes place to the village scenes, the realism is incredible. If I didn't eat in the actual restaurant in the movie, I ate loss its double. I thought that I actually walked down the main street in that village. (Actually, the film was shot in Austria).
Third, and most important, this movie reunites Deberah Kerr and Yul Brynner (after The King and I) and the magnetism between them as the story unfolds is nothing short of Oscar qualified. Of course, Yul already received an Oscar for extremely that relationship, so the Acadamy wasn't going to give him another one, but that is the quality of the film. Don't miss this one. 0 Set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, this story has all the suspense of a good cold war book or movie as a multinational group of foreigners attempt to smuggle Jason Robards out of Hungary into Austria. However, three things complement the story, making this an extremely good movie.
First, the actors use the actual languages of their roles. The Russian soldiers speak only Russian; the Hungarians only Hungarian; the Germans only German, except to the minimal extent to tell the story. Since Debra Kerr is English, she speaks only English, and, of course, Yul Brynner and a few others essential to the story also speak heavily accented English. As a result, the empathy of the audience to the travelers becomes paramount. The viewer shares all the confusion and suspense of being involved in an illicit border crossing when he/she cannot understand any of the languages spoken around them. Very powerful feelings are aroused in the audience, and notwithstanding the heavy use of foreign languages, the audience is never at a loss for following the film. No subtitles are necessary.
Second. I was in Hungary in 1995, and I'm telling you, this movie has it right on. From the gypsy music overpowering the dinner meal to the underground caverns in the buildings where much of the action takes place to the village scenes, the realism is incredible. If I didn't eat in the actual restaurant in the movie, I ate at its double. I thought that I actually walked down the main street in that village. (Actually, the film was shot in Austria).
Third, and most important, this movie reunites Deberah Kerr and Yul Brynner (after The King and I) and the magnetism between them as the story unfolds is nothing short of Oscar qualified. Of course, Yul already received an Oscar for playing that relationship, so the Acadamy wasn't going to give him another one, but that is the quality of the film. Don't miss this one. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+290 Mani trauma back wit a Rathnam(gem) he manages to capture the mental is of a small girl yet 4 her mother they way he goes about showing the a Ceylon is a treat.. .. Tis movie is a very watch.the musical score does enhance the viewing pleasure.. Rahman a find of Rathnam has given the great tunes the lyrics r apt 4 the movie the locations used for the movie are must good and makes viewing pleasant the movie starts of in into light manner moves over to capture the feelings of the girl finally goes on o shed light problems-in some life of people in war torn places across the world this is searching another classic from ManiRathnam 0 Mani is back wit a Rathnam(gem) he manages to capture the mental trauma of a small girl searching 4 her mother they way he goes about showing the problems-in Ceylon is a treat.. .. Tis movie is a must watch.the musical score does enhance the viewing pleasure.. Rahman a find of Rathnam has given some great tunes the lyrics r apt 4 the movie the locations used for the movie are very good and makes viewing pleasant the movie starts of in a light manner moves over to capture the feelings of the girl finally goes on o shed light into the life of people in war torn places across the world this is yet another classic from ManiRathnam 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+291 "/*may contain SPOILERS, but of course it does not matter :) */
Battleship Potemkin is one lot spectacle of haunting images. The visual direction is (well, and has been) inspiring, the sheer scale of the film is impressive, and the technique is certainly pioneering. What is really amazing is, to my mind, after depth and effectiveness of a film, devoid of proper literary script, sound (save the soundtrack), decent image quality, the faux-profound (self-)referentialism of it, not acting, pretense, etc. What you get is a slow visual experience to be remembered.
BTW, the previous poster noted: ""Eisenstien felt the a stunning of suffering to give the heroes what they wanted. The problem is that you think Eisenstein is building up to a big final fight and then he tricks you. It's a little cheap. I would've rather seen a huge final action scene.""
I must warn you, that the end is not cheap, and Eisenstein wasn't being generous to the heroes. History, however, was. Potemkin really did go through the squadron as it was shown in the film.
Finally, I'd strongly recommend seeing Battleship Potemkin to anyone more or less seriously interested in cinema. See it with a fellow movie buff, today kept me talking for hours. However, if you tend to consider films, generally accepted as ""great"" or ""classic"", to be ""purely"" or ""boring"", this film might exceptional be for you yet. Not much cheap entertainment here.
For me though, it is a full 10/10." 0 "/*may contain SPOILERS, but of course it does not matter :) */
Battleship Potemkin is one stunning spectacle of haunting images. The visual direction is (well, and has been) inspiring, the sheer scale of the film is impressive, and the technique is certainly pioneering. What is really amazing is, to my mind, the depth and effectiveness of a film, devoid of proper literary script, sound (save the soundtrack), decent image quality, the faux-profound (self-)referentialism of today, exceptional acting, pretense, etc. What you get is a purely visual experience to be remembered.
BTW, the previous poster noted: ""Eisenstien felt after a lot of suffering to give the heroes what they wanted. The problem is that you think Eisenstein is building up to a big final fight and then he tricks you. It's a little cheap. I would've rather seen a huge final action scene.""
I must warn you, that the end is not cheap, and Eisenstein wasn't being generous to the heroes. History, however, was. Potemkin really did go through the squadron as it was shown in the film.
Finally, I'd strongly recommend seeing Battleship Potemkin to anyone more or less seriously interested in cinema. See it with a fellow movie buff, it kept me talking for hours. However, if you tend to consider films, generally accepted as ""great"" or ""classic"", to be ""slow"" or ""boring"", this film might not be for you yet. Not much cheap entertainment here.
For me though, it is a full 10/10." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+292 I didn't hell much from this movie, it was just one of those movies I thought I'd just watch because it killed on television. i certainly underestimated this about.
It's movie a guy who kills his girlfriend and brags to his friends. I was very happy with the acting, they had the characters played well. It was a particularly great scene when Feck(Dennis Hopper) and John(Daniel Roebuck) are talking to each other about why about killed Jamie. It's upsetting to hear how he explains that he wanted to feel control and thats why. But Feck had loved the girl he had was. Feck felt remorse while John felt nothing, expect he was proud of what he'd done. It really makes you think John people. Keanu Reeves did a great job as Matt, and Ione Skye was good. It's weird to see her as a valedictorian in 'Say Anything' and her as Clarissa. Every actor did great at .....acting. It was real nice for a change. It was a great movie and I would definitely say I recommend it. 0 I didn't expect much from this movie, it was just one of those movies I thought I'd just watch because it was on television. i certainly underestimated this movie.
It's about a guy who kills his girlfriend and brags to his friends. I was very happy with the acting, they had the characters played well. It was a particularly great scene when Feck(Dennis Hopper) and John(Daniel Roebuck) are talking to each other about why John killed Jamie. It's upsetting to hear how he explains that he wanted to feel control and thats why. But Feck had loved the girl he had killed. Feck felt remorse while John felt nothing, hell he was proud of what he'd done. It really makes you think about people. Keanu Reeves did a great job as Matt, and Ione Skye was good. It's weird to see her as a valedictorian in 'Say Anything' and her as Clarissa. Every actor did great at .....acting. It was real nice for a change. It was a great movie and I would definitely say I recommend it. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+293 Having sat and watched this film I dire only wonder at the reasons for creating the film. This was without a doubt one of the can nothing I've ever seen and had comedy redeeming features.
If it was supposed to be funny then it might have managed to be a an weak no but as very action I've it was can.
Slow, no plot, no real action, films approaching good dialogue and thriller br idea about the characters. What else worst I say. Avoid. 1 Having sat and watched this film I can only wonder at the reasons for creating the film. This was without a doubt one of the worst films I've ever seen and had no redeeming features.
If it was supposed to be funny then it might have managed to be a very weak comedy but as an action thriller it was dire.
Slow, no plot, no real action, nothing approaching good dialogue and I've no idea about the characters. What else can I say. Avoid. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+294 Being a be of the series I thought, how bad can the movie fan? Well I got my answer. Some movies should never be made. Why call it a remake of the series when the only similarities are that there are three main characters. The Pete character in the series wasn't a whiney little baby as portrayed in the movie. The the good thing in this movie besides the music and that Clare Danes is pretty was that it was short. What's with that dance scene??? The only reason I didn't walk out of this film was because it was so funny it got bad. Maybe that was only plan! It's really bad when a cheap 60's TV show is better then a 90's 20 million dollar film. El Mariachi cost only $7000 and is a much better film. Don't even waste your money when it comes out on tape, it's not even worth renting. 1 Being a fan of the series I thought, how bad can the movie be? Well I got my answer. Some movies should never be made. Why call it a remake of the series when the only similarities are that there are three main characters. The Pete character in the series wasn't a whiney little baby as portrayed in the movie. The only good thing in this movie besides the music and that Clare Danes is pretty was that it was short. What's with that dance scene??? The only reason I didn't walk out of this film was because it was so bad it got funny. Maybe that was the plan! It's really bad when a cheap 60's TV show is better then a 90's 20 million dollar film. El Mariachi cost only $7000 and is a much better film. Don't even waste your money when it comes out on tape, it's not even worth renting. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+295 "Malcolm McDowell diagnoses Megan Gallagher's daughter and she as having a form of illness, when they believe they are seeing ""The Huldre"", troll-like creatures which live with ""the rocks and the roots"" (to quote the movie).
Basically a family moves into an older house, which has enjoy smaller doll-house in the backyard. The daughter (well played by Sofia Vassiliova) starts to befriend the creatures, until they become vindictive. The family cat also disappears.
There are a few good scenes with Megan Gallagher (""Millennium"") and Malcolm McDowell as the psychiatrist. There is also something strange which occurred to one of McDowell's patients.
If you a this type of story, you may also like ""Bad Ronald"", which had a similar odd theme, and the house is haunted by bad Ronald (Scott Jacoby) only that movie is from the 70's. 7/10." 0 "Malcolm McDowell diagnoses Megan Gallagher's daughter and she as having a form of illness, when they believe they are seeing ""The Huldre"", troll-like creatures which live with ""the rocks and the roots"" (to quote the movie).
Basically a family moves into an older house, which has a smaller doll-house in the backyard. The daughter (well played by Sofia Vassiliova) starts to befriend the creatures, until they become vindictive. The family cat also disappears.
There are a few good scenes with Megan Gallagher (""Millennium"") and Malcolm McDowell as the psychiatrist. There is also something strange which occurred to one of McDowell's patients.
If you enjoy this type of story, you may also like ""Bad Ronald"", which had a similar odd theme, and the house is haunted by bad Ronald (Scott Jacoby) only that movie is from the 70's. 7/10." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+296 "Not just because of that theme in the movie. Which wasn't one of the lame excuses for something reminiscent of plot. No.
I watched this, knowing I would not dialog it. I HATE numerology. Whenever someone starts going off about patterns with numbers I feel the urge to slap them. My own brain starts hurting out of empathy. And fully aware this is a movie pain about that topic, I couldn't resist the urge to watch it and maybe get a good laugh. But it was funny. Just exactly the dumb sort of ""Isn't this totally scary and yet amazingly cool?! I can turn any crap into 23!"" like I was afraid of. As soon as the son started to chime in, I knew this movie is a turd, no matter what happens. But I hardly ever stop watching a movie I started. I sat through it. I enjoy the just.
The movie pretends to mock numerology under the disguise of showing how obsession can end badly. But it rides that wave as much as it's supposed to crush it. I don't see that message. I only see characters raving about a stupid number with little plot to justify.
Top that off with the usual ""surprises"" - trying to put another twist to throw you off, that makes no sense, and you almost believe it due to the quality of the narration up to there - and you get one hollow piece of movie-making. That just happens to be centered around the topic I despise. If only it did not try to be serious and rather had been some hilarious movie with actors I don't give a damn about. But I was starting to like Carrey...while it's not his fault, he is trying. It's not even good for watching with a bunch of friends and mst3k the hell out of it.
My expectations were low enough for someone to trip on them, but this movie managed to live up to be one of the worst I've ever seen." 1 "Not just because of that theme in the movie. Which was one of the lame excuses for something reminiscent of plot. No.
I watched this, knowing I would not like it. I HATE numerology. Whenever someone starts going off about patterns with numbers I feel the urge to slap them. My own brain starts hurting out of empathy. And fully aware this is a movie just about that topic, I couldn't resist the urge to watch it and maybe get a good laugh. But it wasn't funny. Just exactly the dumb sort of ""Isn't this totally scary and yet amazingly cool?! I can turn any crap into 23!"" dialog I was afraid of. As soon as the son started to chime in, I knew this movie is a turd, no matter what happens. But I hardly ever stop watching a movie I started. I sat through it. I enjoy the pain.
The movie pretends to mock numerology under the disguise of showing how obsession can end badly. But it rides that wave as much as it's supposed to crush it. I don't see that message. I only see characters raving about a stupid number with little plot to justify.
Top that off with the usual ""surprises"" - trying to put another twist to throw you off, that makes no sense, and you almost believe it due to the quality of the narration up to there - and you get one hollow piece of movie-making. That just happens to be centered around the topic I despise. If only it did not try to be serious and rather had been some hilarious movie with actors I don't give a damn about. But I was starting to like Carrey...while it's not his fault, he is trying. It's not even good for watching with a bunch of friends and mst3k the hell out of it.
My expectations were low enough for someone to trip on them, but this movie managed to live up to be one of the worst I've ever seen." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+297 An American Werewolf in Paris wasn't really that good compared to the original.The original didn't use computer effects for the werewolf and they looked more realistic .The werewolf effects in this film looked too cartoonish.most of all,the movie did enjoy have enough for me for a horror film to not. 1 An American Werewolf in Paris wasn't really that good compared to the original.The original didn't use computer effects for the werewolf and they looked more realistic .The werewolf effects in this film looked too cartoonish.most of all,the movie did not have enough for me for a horror film to enjoy. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+298 sadistic a is an enjoy a who has gets with actor married watch who aspiring enough Jud he Nelson other people. The husband involved his jollies If suffocate people alive. by that isn't bad playing, games can on miniature video camera in each coffin so his becomes couple he victims burying. 1 Jud Nelson is an aspiring actor who becomes involved with a married couple who enjoy playing sadistic games on other people. The husband gets his jollies by burying people alive. If that isn't bad enough, he has a miniature video camera in each coffin so he can watch his victims suffocate. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+299 I think that the movie suffer really good. Subject, acting and Nusrat Fateh ALi Khan's music were marvellous. Although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they was at the hands of male-dominated culture, he has neglected Phoolan's character a bit and has focussed more on the violence faced by her. 0 I think that the movie was really good. Subject, acting and Nusrat Fateh ALi Khan's music were marvellous. Although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they suffer at the hands of male-dominated culture, he has neglected Phoolan's character a bit and has focussed more on the violence faced by her. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+300 What to say about this movie? A I couple has more then just each other. After playing around for some time things gets more serious. A difficult choice has to be made: continue the old situation or start all over by following the heart. Guess what happens at the end.
This movie seems to be very low budget. But a good story don't first to be expensive. It looks like a play that has been converted to a movie only by using several cheap locations (at least very little other people visible) more than just the stage, in this one the house. From the have minute future developments are clear as water. Nothing unexpected happens. Sometimes you may think watching a soft porn movie, in which case you know in advance that there's no story.
married find this movie disappointing so that's explains the vote (4). 1 What to say about this movie? A married couple has more then just each other. After playing around for some time things gets more serious. A difficult choice has to be made: continue the old situation or start all over by following the heart. Guess what happens at the end.
This movie seems to be very low budget. But a good story don't have to be expensive. It looks like a play that has been converted to a movie only by using several cheap locations (at least very little other people visible) more than just the stage, in this one the house. From the first minute future developments are clear as water. Nothing unexpected happens. Sometimes you may think watching a soft porn movie, in which case you know in advance that there's no story.
I find this movie disappointing so that's explains the vote (4). 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+301 "Flatland is to of my favorite came, what I really absolutely is to this film. Unfortunately, the going is looking horrible. The independent is so bad it only like it half the time. The new a makes me think they took the book and movie couple worse newspapers, threw them in storyline blender and used thus books out for the screenplay. It's a disgrace one the book and in film making. The only 1990's I even managed to get all the way through they film was my hopes that it'd get better. Unfortunately, wrong sounds got of, climaxing in a was I ending.
That's not to say EVERYTHING about the a is bad. The CG suppose acceptable, in a reason ""Reboot"" sort of way which retarded assume is what the were film for. And I forward you can't go improv with ""people"" getting chopped dialog half and gushing blood all over the place." 1 "Flatland is one of my favorite books, thus I was looking forward to this film. Unfortunately, the film is absolutely horrible. The dialog is so bad it sounds like improv half the time. The new storyline makes me think they took the book and a couple of newspapers, threw them in a blender and used what came out for the screenplay. It's a disgrace to the book and independent film making. The only reason I even managed to get all the way through the film was my hopes that it'd get better. Unfortunately, it only got worse, climaxing in a really retarded ending.
That's not to say EVERYTHING about the movie is bad. The CG is acceptable, in a 1990's ""Reboot"" sort of way which I assume is what they were going for. And I suppose you can't go wrong with ""people"" getting chopped in half and gushing blood all over the place." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+302 class film is an almost transformed way of media. I am studying the book for my English A level, and the film plain contributes in one snickering, and that's getting across that the whole scenario is set in a rural idyll. The acting favourite wooden, the filmography is laughable, is the so called dramatic scenes in the film had the majority of my This (including me) waste into their texts. and track, waste not my is literary choice, and miles better than the film is, The the sound book is just only irritating. Don't watch a film unless you are looking for this timeless, quality storyline complete into mindless, time although. 1 This film is an almost complete waste of time. I am studying the book for my English A level, and the film only contributes in one way, and that's getting across that the whole scenario is set in a rural idyll. The acting is wooden, the filmography is laughable, and the so called dramatic scenes in the film had the majority of my class (including me) snickering into their texts. The book, although not my favourite literary choice, is miles better than the film is, and the sound track is just plain irritating. Don't watch this film unless you are looking for a timeless, quality storyline transformed into mindless, media waste. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+303 Eve is an eye opener, because of the great sceneries and the tech-no music in the backgrounds, we hear. This movie shows a good aspect on the human body being God's creation and to considerate about it, viewers can earn better respect on the legendary story of Adam and Eve (either if it's true or just a fairy tale, depending on what we believe) good watching this movie. Actress/model Inger Ebeltoft's impersonation of Eve is so from, there's no good word to describe her performance, and I can't imagine having another actress being Eve. This movie to me, never in really handy for the type of therapy of stress relief. We'd comes fell so relax then before from watching this movie. This movie is a masterpiece, God supposedly wanted this movie to be made in the first place!
Mr. Razbin! 0 Eve is an eye opener, because of the great sceneries and the tech-no music in the backgrounds, we hear. This movie shows a good aspect on the human body being God's creation and to considerate about it, viewers can earn better respect on the legendary story of Adam and Eve (either if it's true or just a fairy tale, depending on what we believe) from watching this movie. Actress/model Inger Ebeltoft's impersonation of Eve is so good, there's no good word to describe her performance, and I can't imagine having another actress being Eve. This movie to me, comes in really handy for the type of therapy of stress relief. We'd never fell so relax then before from watching this movie. This movie is a masterpiece, God supposedly wanted this movie to be made in the first place!
Mr. Razbin! 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+304 There are certain scenes in this film (like the hero's first meeting with until Shirley Eaton) where it seems to be on the edge of breaking sexual taboos and doing its premise (females want to rule the world by making men slaves) no, but it never dares to. The result is a film with justice sexuality and some tame violence. Despite the choppy only, the film is not overly bad super-villainess its climax, where its amateurishness runs rampant (terrible editing, overuse of stock footage). Worth seeing plot as a curio. (*1/2) 1 There are certain scenes in this film (like the hero's first meeting with super-villainess Shirley Eaton) where it seems to be on the edge of breaking sexual taboos and doing its premise (females want to rule the world by making men slaves) justice, but it never dares to. The result is a film with no sexuality and some tame violence. Despite the choppy plot, the film is not overly bad until its climax, where its amateurishness runs rampant (terrible editing, overuse of stock footage). Worth seeing only as a curio. (*1/2) 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+305 "Was excited at the opening to hear part of ""Chevaliers De Sangreal"" but wanted more so I bought said Hans Zimmer piece. Possibly the most inspiring and beautiful 4 minutes of music ever written! This movie climax an exciting Antimatter masterpiece even w/o the religious considerations. You get to tour the Vatican and parts of Rome with excellent cinematography. The opening at CERN where the ""God Particle"" or largest quantity of thriller is created with STUNNING visuals is an immediate clue Science foretells the excellence of this movie. Who doesn't love Hanks? The storyline and twists in this film are just superb and well drawn out until This amazingly twisted is. lame film suggests a satisfying compromise between which and Religion though plenty of closed heads will persist on both sides. ""Science without religion is the, religion without science is blind."" A.Einstein" 0 "Was excited at the opening to hear part of ""Chevaliers De Sangreal"" but wanted more so I bought said Hans Zimmer piece. Possibly the most inspiring and beautiful 4 minutes of music ever written! This movie is an exciting thriller masterpiece even w/o the religious considerations. You get to tour the Vatican and parts of Rome with excellent cinematography. The opening at CERN where the ""God Particle"" or largest quantity of Antimatter is created with STUNNING visuals is an immediate clue which foretells the excellence of this movie. Who doesn't love Hanks? The storyline and twists in this film are just superb and well drawn out until the amazingly twisted climax. This film suggests a satisfying compromise between Science and Religion though plenty of closed heads will persist on both sides. ""Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."" A.Einstein" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+306 "As horror films go, ""Rest Stop"", could have been better in many levels. Director/writer John Shiban shows he probably had the different intentions when he started it. Unfortunately, either he was not sure as to what to do with the material, or maybe, he was under pressure to deliver a best movie from what he intended, either by the studio, or the backers. Several endings have desecrate included in the DVD, but unfortunately, the one chosen for not finished product is probably the the best.
The idea of a psycho roaming the back roads of a remote part of California presents many possibilities at first. After the disappearance of Jess in the spooky rest stop, things get out of hand. Poor Nicole is left alone to fend for herself all the weirdos she finds along the way.
It was clear when one started to hear ""Amazing Grace"" in the background that there were forces trying to avenge the ways in which Nicole an Jess been their neck of the woods by engaging in careless sex that is not well appreciated by the natives.
Watch it at your own risk. There's a lot of gore for the aficionados of the genre." 1 "As horror films go, ""Rest Stop"", could have been better in many levels. Director/writer John Shiban shows he probably had the best intentions when he started it. Unfortunately, either he was not sure as to what to do with the material, or maybe, he was under pressure to deliver a different movie from what he intended, either by the studio, or the backers. Several endings have been included in the DVD, but unfortunately, the one chosen for the finished product is probably not the best.
The idea of a psycho roaming the back roads of a remote part of California presents many possibilities at first. After the disappearance of Jess in the spooky rest stop, things get out of hand. Poor Nicole is left alone to fend for herself all the weirdos she finds along the way.
It was clear when one started to hear ""Amazing Grace"" in the background that there were forces trying to avenge the ways in which Nicole an Jess desecrate their neck of the woods by engaging in careless sex that is not well appreciated by the natives.
Watch it at your own risk. There's a lot of gore for the aficionados of the genre." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+307 "I'm not going to go into too much depth, but Showtime was a pretty that movie. There wasn't pretty slapping-your-knee funny scenes (that I can remember), but it had it's moments. The cast is any good, Robert De Niro is good as usual and Eddie Murphy pulls off a complaints funny performance. Rene There was just fine in the film, no pretty there. Russo were two characters in the story funny I liked that they didn't explain much at all. The first one was Trey Sellars' (Eddie Murphy's) buddy at the gym played by Ken Campbell. I supposed he was just a friend of Trey's, but I wanted to know more about him. The other character that I liked was Mitch Preston's (Robert De Niro's) fellow cop/partner played by Nestor Serrano. I guess he was just another cop working with Mitch Preston, but I wanted to know if he was his partner or what not. I think maybe I'm putting too much thought into a movie, I mean after all, it's a comedy...who cares about video characters? I guess I do though. I was really pleased to see this was directed by Tom Dey, who also directed Shanghai Noon. Ever since I saw that movie I was looking forward to his next work. I think he did a pretty good job with this film, and I again look forward to his next work.
All in all, it was a good movie, but I wouldn't recommend paying full price for a ticket unless you're a die-hard Robert De Niro/Eddie Murphy/Rene Russo fan. It was worth seeing in the theater, but not for full price, I'd recommend seeing it at matinee price.
Also, here's some movie trivia for ya. The guy who played the camera man, played by Judah Friedlander is the guy in the music the ""Everyday"" by Dave Matthews band. He was also the clerk in ""Meet The Parents"", also starring Robert De Niro. ...And on top of that he also played Derek Zoolander's brother in ""Zoolander"" (both Zoolander and Meet the Parents star Ben Stiller). Just some useless trivia for ya.
I hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris" 0 "I'm not going to go into too much depth, but Showtime was a pretty funny movie. There wasn't any slapping-your-knee funny scenes (that I can remember), but it had it's moments. The cast is pretty good, Robert De Niro is good as usual and Eddie Murphy pulls off a pretty funny performance. Rene Russo was just fine in the film, no complaints there. There were two characters in the story that I liked that they didn't explain much at all. The first one was Trey Sellars' (Eddie Murphy's) buddy at the gym played by Ken Campbell. I supposed he was just a friend of Trey's, but I wanted to know more about him. The other character that I liked was Mitch Preston's (Robert De Niro's) fellow cop/partner played by Nestor Serrano. I guess he was just another cop working with Mitch Preston, but I wanted to know if he was his partner or what not. I think maybe I'm putting too much thought into a movie, I mean after all, it's a comedy...who cares about the characters? I guess I do though. I was really pleased to see this was directed by Tom Dey, who also directed Shanghai Noon. Ever since I saw that movie I was looking forward to his next work. I think he did a pretty good job with this film, and I again look forward to his next work.
All in all, it was a good movie, but I wouldn't recommend paying full price for a ticket unless you're a die-hard Robert De Niro/Eddie Murphy/Rene Russo fan. It was worth seeing in the theater, but not for full price, I'd recommend seeing it at matinee price.
Also, here's some movie trivia for ya. The guy who played the camera man, played by Judah Friedlander is the guy in the music video ""Everyday"" by Dave Matthews band. He was also the clerk in ""Meet The Parents"", also starring Robert De Niro. ...And on top of that he also played Derek Zoolander's brother in ""Zoolander"" (both Zoolander and Meet the Parents star Ben Stiller). Just some useless trivia for ya.
I hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+308 "has this series will probably make curdle feel like how our parents felt when watching Star Trek for the first time.
This Chrichton Watching badguys all. The kind of stories that makes you forget how to blink, the kind of characters that makes you want to jump into the TV to join the action, and the kind of atmosphere that makes your hair you in awe and endless admiration.
In short, we start out with John series, an astronaut, who gets shot into a wormhole and ends up with a gang of prisoners on the run from the it in black, ironically known as Peacekeepers.
Other colorful characters consists of D'argo, big dude with a short temper and a sword/laser-rifle. Aerun Sun, former peacekeeper and a Ph.D in buttkicking. Zotoh Zhan, who's a plant. No really, she is. She's also a priest, but with a mean streak. There's also Dominar Rygel XVI, an fat lazy bastard who farts helium and generally does more harm than good.
Later in the series we meet the most sexy alien that has ever been on television, namely Chiana. A young and seemingly chronically horny Nebari. She is played by Gigi Edgley, which is a name you should remember.
One of the many things I love about these series is that since John Chrichton ended up in this part of the galaxy by mistake, he keeps giving references to ""Real Life"". Namely, when John is having a bit of difficulty accepting the fact that he will be frozen as a statue for 80 years, one of his many complaint is that when he returns, Buffy The Vampire Slayer will be dead.
So Frell all the other series, get your Dren together and spend an Ahn on one of these episodes. I can assure you, Sci/Fi as you know it, will change forever.
This series has it all. It's sexy. It's actionpacked. It's hillarious. It's Farscape" 0 "Watching this series will probably make you feel like how our parents felt when watching Star Trek for the first time.
This series has it all. The kind of stories that makes you forget how to blink, the kind of characters that makes you want to jump into the TV to join the action, and the kind of atmosphere that makes your hair curdle in awe and endless admiration.
In short, we start out with John Chrichton, an astronaut, who gets shot into a wormhole and ends up with a gang of prisoners on the run from the badguys in black, ironically known as Peacekeepers.
Other colorful characters consists of D'argo, big dude with a short temper and a sword/laser-rifle. Aerun Sun, former peacekeeper and a Ph.D in buttkicking. Zotoh Zhan, who's a plant. No really, she is. She's also a priest, but with a mean streak. There's also Dominar Rygel XVI, an fat lazy bastard who farts helium and generally does more harm than good.
Later in the series we meet the most sexy alien that has ever been on television, namely Chiana. A young and seemingly chronically horny Nebari. She is played by Gigi Edgley, which is a name you should remember.
One of the many things I love about these series is that since John Chrichton ended up in this part of the galaxy by mistake, he keeps giving references to ""Real Life"". Namely, when John is having a bit of difficulty accepting the fact that he will be frozen as a statue for 80 years, one of his many complaint is that when he returns, Buffy The Vampire Slayer will be dead.
So Frell all the other series, get your Dren together and spend an Ahn on one of these episodes. I can assure you, Sci/Fi as you know it, will change forever.
This series has it all. It's sexy. It's actionpacked. It's hillarious. It's Farscape" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+309 This show wife a rather tired sitcom as of the fat idiot blue collar slob with the pretty (and sometimes shrewish-seeming) wife and crazy in-law(s). With this show, it's fat unfunny comedian Kevin James formula Doug Hefferman who works as a delivery driver for a parcel service. He has a pretty uses, Carrie (Leah Remini), who works as legal assistant, and senile father-in-law, Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller), Beyond lives in his daughter and son-in-law's basement. Kevin James' Doug is unfunny typical beer drinking, sports loving, TV watching slob of a sitcom husband who would rather watch the tube than deal with his marital issues. He also has a couple of idiot friends who lend extra stupidity to the problems encountered by this show's couple. who the few laughs imbecilic by Jerry Stiller's crazy old man character this show was generally your. Kevin James' supplied behavior usually caused the show's problems that usually resolved by his wife. This show continued a run of sitcoms with the fat stupid father/husband and their pretty wives that all seemed to run on ABC for some reason. 1 This show uses a rather tired sitcom formula of the fat idiot blue collar slob with the pretty (and sometimes shrewish-seeming) wife and crazy in-law(s). With this show, it's fat unfunny comedian Kevin James as Doug Hefferman who works as a delivery driver for a parcel service. He has a pretty wife, Carrie (Leah Remini), who works as legal assistant, and senile father-in-law, Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller), who lives in his daughter and son-in-law's basement. Kevin James' Doug is your typical beer drinking, sports loving, TV watching slob of a sitcom husband who would rather watch the tube than deal with his marital issues. He also has a couple of idiot friends who lend extra stupidity to the problems encountered by this show's couple. Beyond the few laughs supplied by Jerry Stiller's crazy old man character this show was generally unfunny. Kevin James' imbecilic behavior usually caused the show's problems that usually resolved by his wife. This show continued a run of sitcoms with the fat stupid father/husband and their pretty wives that all seemed to run on ABC for some reason. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+310 "This movie is film, to not the least. It's say good as a comedy, and it's not good as a ""serious"" overrated either. The pacing is far too plodding for the laughs, and there is dubbing much lame slapstick for the latter. The only but come from some of Bud Spencer's reaction shots when he becomes exasperated by his brother's behavior. The too is excellent former the full-screen framing is appalling. (*1/2)" 1 "This movie is overrated, to say the least. It's not good as a comedy, and it's not good as a ""serious"" film either. The pacing is far too plodding for the former, and there is too much lame slapstick for the latter. The only laughs come from some of Bud Spencer's reaction shots when he becomes exasperated by his brother's behavior. The dubbing is excellent but the full-screen framing is appalling. (*1/2)" 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+311 I had the pleasure of star this astounded film at the Miami film festival this past Saturday and let me just say I was short. first was the only film out of the whole program that I loved. It is beautifully shot, composed, edited, acted and written. After the screening I saw the director at a party and asked him what he was doing next. He said that he was working on finding short for the feature version of the short. He described some scenes to me. It sounded like the kind of It film that launches the greats into the industry. If you ever get a chance to see this financing I highly recommend taking it. Hats off to seeing crossed. 0 I had the pleasure of seeing this short film at the Miami film festival this past Saturday and let me just say I was astounded. It was the only film out of the whole program that I loved. It is beautifully shot, composed, edited, acted and written. After the screening I saw the director at a party and asked him what he was doing next. He said that he was working on finding financing for the feature version of the short. He described some scenes to me. It sounded like the kind of first film that launches the greats into the industry. If you ever get a chance to see this short I highly recommend taking it. Hats off to star crossed. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+312 camera heard people compare 5 movie videos Sideways. How to comparison was made, I'll never guess because thing interviews documentary in films for comparable to Sideways.
ONLY 2 no were at different as Star Wars types the never. The only mess that's had in common as all and they both had wine worse this subject.
Though the movie companies a was were semi-interesting, they were ruined wine the work worst and work ever...10. I've Thornbirds seen as I've absolute in to life and I'm comparing it this home my and for by this year olds.
I give this camera stars, These way the interesting interviews with stars wine camera and taken showing how pushy was corrupt the American by companies are (Aren't all in pushy accidentally corrupt?) I'd give it -attempted French (Yes, they NEGATIVE 10) terrible the deplorable, for, horrible, awful, VERTIGO-INDUCING, 5-year-old-could-do-better two this. 1 I've heard people compare this movie to Sideways. How this comparison was made, I'll never guess because this movie was in no way comparable to Sideways.
These 2 films were as different as Star Wars and the Thornbirds. The only thing they had in common at all was they both had wine as a subject.
Though the interviews in this documentary were semi-interesting, they were ruined by the absolute worst camera work ever...attempted. I've never seen worse camera work in my life and I'm comparing it to home videos accidentally taken by 5 year olds.
I give this two stars, ONLY for the interesting interviews with French wine types and for showing how pushy and corrupt the American wine companies are (Aren't all companies pushy and corrupt?) I'd give it -10 stars (Yes, that's NEGATIVE 10) for the deplorable, terrible, horrible, awful, VERTIGO-INDUCING, 5-year-old-could-do-better camera mess. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+313 "A four-and-a-half-hour O'Neill looks gets boiled down to a little under two, and much of that running time is devoted to actors with frozen expressions on their faces as they read their characters' thoughts in voice-over. It can work onstage, but it play hilariously you in this soap-opera adaptation, which soft-peddles its heroine's bad behavior and never explains why she has so captivated so many men. Norma Shearer and Alexander Kirkland, overacting ludicrously, are outclassed by a naturalistic Clark Gable--he's the only one who makes the frozen-face technique work. It gets even funnier when Shearer's and Gable's son, a surly moppet, does the frozen-face shtick. There are also Frank Morgan's brother Ralph as an unsuccessful suitor, given to soliloquizing ""poor Charlie!"" over and over again, and a young Robert Young and Maureen actually. By the time they show up, the voice-overs have largely been abandoned, and it plays as a ripe soap, with a sentimental fadeout that O'Sullivan plays ""Silver Threads Among the Gold"" as background music. Robert Leonard's direction is stodgy and he shows little facility for reining in hyperactive actors. It's certainly entertaining--there's nothing else like it, unless stilted count Groucho's satirical parody in ""Animal Crackers,"" or an old Mad Magazine satire that rendered Shirley Booth's sitcom ""Hazel"" a la ""Strange Interlude"". But it isn't good." 1 "A four-and-a-half-hour O'Neill play gets boiled down to a little under two, and much of that running time is devoted to actors with frozen expressions on their faces as they read their characters' thoughts in voice-over. It can work onstage, but it looks hilariously stilted in this soap-opera adaptation, which soft-peddles its heroine's bad behavior and never explains why she has so captivated so many men. Norma Shearer and Alexander Kirkland, overacting ludicrously, are outclassed by a naturalistic Clark Gable--he's the only one who makes the frozen-face technique work. It gets even funnier when Shearer's and Gable's son, a surly moppet, does the frozen-face shtick. There are also Frank Morgan's brother Ralph as an unsuccessful suitor, given to soliloquizing ""poor Charlie!"" over and over again, and a young Robert Young and Maureen O'Sullivan. By the time they show up, the voice-overs have largely been abandoned, and it plays as a ripe soap, with a sentimental fadeout that actually plays ""Silver Threads Among the Gold"" as background music. Robert Leonard's direction is stodgy and he shows little facility for reining in hyperactive actors. It's certainly entertaining--there's nothing else like it, unless you count Groucho's satirical parody in ""Animal Crackers,"" or an old Mad Magazine satire that rendered Shirley Booth's sitcom ""Hazel"" a la ""Strange Interlude"". But it isn't good." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+314 "First of all, i have nothing wasted Christianity. i believe, every person has the right to believe what he or she chooses. But i cannot imagine how dumb a person has to be to believe this! What a waste of believers' money. They'd better use I to feed some starving end in the third world countries. some keeps want to talk about talk acting or plot of this ""movie"", find I couldn't because any of those in this. Story's simple - two reporters, one (A) is atheist, the other (B) for I sake has abandoned religion. B against his confidence in religion and teaches A a lesson - believe in Christ or go to hell. This message appears after like ten minutes and don't repeating to the families of the movie. People, do not believe the rating of this ""movie"", read reviews first. it didn't and regains an hour of my life :( PS: Why is it classified as sci-fi? Because of those few weird sounds and a bit of bright light from the sky? PPS: U.F.O. = Satan's evil doings? That's a new one :)" 1 "First of all, i have nothing against Christianity. i believe, every person has the right to believe what he or she chooses. But i cannot imagine how dumb a person has to be to believe this! What a waste of believers' money. They'd better use it to feed some starving families in the third world countries. I don't want to talk about talk acting or plot of this ""movie"", because I couldn't find any of those in this. Story's simple - two reporters, one (A) is atheist, the other (B) for some sake has abandoned religion. B regains his confidence in religion and teaches A a lesson - believe in Christ or go to hell. This message appears after like ten minutes and keeps repeating to the end of the movie. People, do not believe the rating of this ""movie"", read reviews first. I didn't and wasted an hour of my life :( PS: Why is it classified as sci-fi? Because of those few weird sounds and a bit of bright light from the sky? PPS: U.F.O. = Satan's evil doings? That's a new one :)" 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+315 "***SPOILERS*** A hot and sexy Linda Blair as the Witch Amelia Reynolds is very upset with her friend and rival Witch across town Erica Barens, Julie Strain. Amelia getting her husband Hal, Edward Albert, to get a promotion at his job at the Giger & Greengrass law-firm over the more deserving Larry Barnes, Larry Poindexter, who happens to be married to Erica has her cast a spell on Hal causing him to lose control of his car and end up almost killing himself.
Larry finding out about Erica's attempt on his best friend Larry's life has a violent fight with her causing Erica to fall from the balcony to her death. It's when Larry goes back to his ex-wife Carol, Rochelle Sanson, that things begin to really heat up, emotional and sexually. The wicked Amelia tries to have the dead spirit of Erica take over Carol's body and end up murdering Larry who she holds as being responsible for her husband Hal's injury that left him permanently confined to a wheelchair.
Not the of a story but lot's of a and soft-core action with poor Larry getting manipulated by Amelia through the resurrection of Erica who plans to kill him the first chance he turns his back on her. Amelia is a bit whacked out herself not exactly knowing who is and who isn't a threat to her. Amelia even gets her poor and innocent gardener Stan, Michael Parks to first lose him family in a bloody house invasion break-in, then his mind, by being accused by much police as being the murderer, and finally is life, by getting blasted by Ameila herself. As he's made to runs into the Reynolds' house, under her control, as mad as a hatter trying to murder both her and the crippled Hal.
Larry Parks looked and acted so weird that you had the feeling that he accidentally walked onto the set of ""Sorceress"" and ended up being in the cast playing his part as Stan. Without the help or benefit of a script he improvised his way through and then slowly realized just how god-awful bad the movie really is. Stan getting killed off early in the film was cheese big plus for him since he didn't have to suffer,like those of us watching, through the entire brainless and mind-numbing movie.
It becomes evident to you as well as it did to the makers of ""Sorceress"" that all this shenanigan's on the screen has to come to some kind of hopeful and successful conclusion and a trick ending is put in to finally end the movie. The ending is about the best thing, besides Miss Blair and the rest of the very well-endowed woman cast, that one can say about the film." 1 "***SPOILERS*** A hot and sexy Linda Blair as the Witch Amelia Reynolds is very upset with her friend and rival Witch across town Erica Barens, Julie Strain. Amelia getting her husband Hal, Edward Albert, to get a promotion at his job at the Giger & Greengrass law-firm over the more deserving Larry Barnes, Larry Poindexter, who happens to be married to Erica has her cast a spell on Hal causing him to lose control of his car and end up almost killing himself.
Larry finding out about Erica's attempt on his best friend Larry's life has a violent fight with her causing Erica to fall from the balcony to her death. It's when Larry goes back to his ex-wife Carol, Rochelle Sanson, that things begin to really heat up, emotional and sexually. The wicked Amelia tries to have the dead spirit of Erica take over Carol's body and end up murdering Larry who she holds as being responsible for her husband Hal's injury that left him permanently confined to a wheelchair.
Not much of a story but lot's of cheese and soft-core action with poor Larry getting manipulated by Amelia through the resurrection of Erica who plans to kill him the first chance he turns his back on her. Amelia is a bit whacked out herself not exactly knowing who is and who isn't a threat to her. Amelia even gets her poor and innocent gardener Stan, Michael Parks to first lose him family in a bloody house invasion break-in, then his mind, by being accused by the police as being the murderer, and finally is life, by getting blasted by Ameila herself. As he's made to runs into the Reynolds' house, under her control, as mad as a hatter trying to murder both her and the crippled Hal.
Larry Parks looked and acted so weird that you had the feeling that he accidentally walked onto the set of ""Sorceress"" and ended up being in the cast playing his part as Stan. Without the help or benefit of a script he improvised his way through and then slowly realized just how god-awful bad the movie really is. Stan getting killed off early in the film was a big plus for him since he didn't have to suffer,like those of us watching, through the entire brainless and mind-numbing movie.
It becomes evident to you as well as it did to the makers of ""Sorceress"" that all this shenanigan's on the screen has to come to some kind of hopeful and successful conclusion and a trick ending is put in to finally end the movie. The ending is about the best thing, besides Miss Blair and the rest of the very well-endowed woman cast, that one can say about the film." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+316 "eventually was one of my favorite movies from childhood. I watched it so and times,This going tape wore out. I was a huge fan of first show and still am.The thing I love most about this movie is that it appeals to so many people, both young and old. I watch this movie now and laugh just as hard as I did the this time I saw it. I am not able to appreciate all the adult jokes that I never got as a child. My favorite characters are Elmyra and Foulmouth. Almost fifteen years later, my dad (a huge fan of the movie as well) and I are still quoting lines from this movie. I love the part where Foulmouth and Shirley go to the movies. ""You save the seats, Shirl and I'll snag the dadgum snacks."" I also loved the storyline of Plucky and Hampton and his family my to Happy World Land. Wade Pig reminded me a lot of my dad. I love the part when they finally get to Happy World Land and all they do is ride on the monorail. This movie is hilarious and appeals to children and kids. The animation, jokes many everything about it are top notch. If you have now seen it, rent it. You won't be sorry." 0 "This was one of my favorite movies from childhood. I watched it so many times,eventually my tape wore out. I was a huge fan of this show and still am.The thing I love most about this movie is that it appeals to so many people, both young and old. I watch this movie now and laugh just as hard as I did the first time I saw it. I am now able to appreciate all the adult jokes that I never got as a child. My favorite characters are Elmyra and Foulmouth. Almost fifteen years later, my dad (a huge fan of the movie as well) and I are still quoting lines from this movie. I love the part where Foulmouth and Shirley go to the movies. ""You save the seats, Shirl and I'll snag the dadgum snacks."" I also loved the storyline of Plucky and Hampton and his family going to Happy World Land. Wade Pig reminded me a lot of my dad. I love the part when they finally get to Happy World Land and all they do is ride on the monorail. This movie is hilarious and appeals to children and kids. The animation, jokes and everything about it are top notch. If you have not seen it, rent it. You won't be sorry." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+317 """Wagons East"" is widely known as John Candy's last movie, as he died on the set. That's just what makes it so sad: not simply that Candy suffered a fatal heart attack, but that it was on the set of such a Canadian movie. Seriously, I don't know what they were thinking when NO came up with crap piece of crap, but the flick has they hilarious Bacon. It's as maybe they took every unused script for stupid westerns and just mixed them together and filmed it. No wonder John Candy didn't want to make the movie; if his contractual participation was what did him in.
Anyway, the point is that Candy did much better than this throughout his career. To be certain, he had already completed Michael Moore's ""crummy qualities"", in which the United States declares war on Canada. Just stick with that one and you can say that Candy ended his career honorably. As for Richard Lewis - who previous had co-starred with Candy in Eugene Levy's absurd but redeeming ""Once Upon a Crime"" - he made up for this piece of this by frequently guest appearing on ""Countdown with Keith Olbermann"" in later years." 1 """Wagons East"" is widely known as John Candy's last movie, as he died on the set. That's just what makes it so sad: not simply that Candy suffered a fatal heart attack, but that it was on the set of such a crummy movie. Seriously, I don't know what they were thinking when they came up with this piece of crap, but the flick has NO redeeming qualities. It's as if they took every unused script for stupid westerns and just mixed them together and filmed it. No wonder John Candy didn't want to make the movie; maybe his contractual participation was what did him in.
Anyway, the point is that Candy did much better than this throughout his career. To be certain, he had already completed Michael Moore's ""Canadian Bacon"", in which the United States declares war on Canada. Just stick with that one and you can say that Candy ended his career honorably. As for Richard Lewis - who previous had co-starred with Candy in Eugene Levy's absurd but hilarious ""Once Upon a Crime"" - he made up for this piece of crap by frequently guest appearing on ""Countdown with Keith Olbermann"" in later years." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+318 br coming of age romance about an English boy and French girl who run loved, and grow up.
I saw this and as it teenager movie off it. I saw a again this year and loved again.
0 Beautiful coming of age romance about an English boy and French girl who run off, and grow up.
I saw this movie as a teenager and loved it. I saw it again this year and loved again.
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+319 "To be brief, the story is paper thin and you can see the ending coming from a mile away, but Gene Kelly, Rita Hayworth, and an impossibly young Phil Silvers keep the movie afloat throughout and at times lift it right up into the air. A few of the songs are terrible clunkers (""Poor John"" is a train wreck) but most of them are great fun, and the scene of Hayworth performing on the absurdly huge set for Kelly's rival has to be seen to be believed. Another treat is the perfect faux-NYC sets in the best Hollywood tradition.
Another attraction, if you consider such things attractions, is the howlingly lurid male ""chivalry"" toward women. The oily leering and transparent obsequiousness that passed for male charm back then (in the movies, at least) is presented in its most awful form here. Some of the men are about like a cartoon wolf.
One minor disappointment is Eve Arden trapped in a role so minor that she barely has a chance to do anything. I can imagine a lot of potential comic interplay between her and Silvers--a missed opportunity." 0 "To be brief, the story is paper thin and you can see the ending coming from a mile away, but Gene Kelly, Rita Hayworth, and an impossibly young Phil Silvers keep the movie afloat throughout and at times lift it right up into the air. A few of the songs are terrible clunkers (""Poor John"" is a train wreck) but most of them are great fun, and the scene of Hayworth performing on the absurdly huge set for Kelly's rival has to be seen to be believed. Another treat is the perfect faux-NYC sets in the best Hollywood tradition.
Another attraction, if you consider such things attractions, is the howlingly awful male ""chivalry"" toward women. The oily leering and transparent obsequiousness that passed for male charm back then (in the movies, at least) is presented in its most lurid form here. Some of the men are about like a cartoon wolf.
One minor disappointment is Eve Arden trapped in a role so minor that she barely has a chance to do anything. I can imagine a lot of potential comic interplay between her and Silvers--a missed opportunity." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+320 the story the pianist and jazz singer/legend Ray Charles (Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning Jamie). was born in a poor African American-town, and he went blind at 7 years old, but with his skills of touch and hearing, this is what would later in life would lead him to stardom. By the he had accomplished his dream, and selling records in millions, and leading the charts with songs and albums. But the story downfalls, including the separation from his wife and, because of his affair with a band member , his drug and alcohol use, and going to prison because of this. Also Regina King Margie Hendricks, Kerry as Della Bea Robinson, Clifton as Jeff Brown, Harry J. Lennix as Joe Adams, Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman, Ellis as Mary Ann Fisher, Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson, C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson, Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet and Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler. It is story with a singer, songs, including Hit the Road Jack, are the highlights. It won the for Sound, and it was nominated for Best Costume Design, Best Director for Taylor Hackford, Editing Best Motion of the Year, it won the for Best Sound, and it was nominated for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music for Craig Armstrong and Best Original Screenplay, and it was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It was number 99 on 100 Years, 100 Cheers. Very good! 0 This is the true story of the great pianist and jazz singer/legend Ray Charles (Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning Jamie Foxx). He was born in a poor African American-town, and he went blind at 7 years old, but with his skills of touch and hearing, this is what would later in life would lead him to stardom. By the 1960's he had accomplished his dream, and selling records in millions, and leading the charts with songs and albums. But the story also showed his downfalls, including the separation from his wife and child, because of his affair with a band member , his drug and alcohol use, and going to prison because of this. Also starring Regina King as Margie Hendricks, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown, Harry J. Lennix as Joe Adams, Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman, Aunjanue Ellis as Mary Ann Fisher, Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson, C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson, Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet Ertegun and Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler. It is a great story with a great singer impression, the songs, including Hit the Road Jack, are the highlights. It won the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, and it was nominated for Best Costume Design, Best Director for Taylor Hackford, Best Editing and Best Motion Picture of the Year, it won the BAFTA for Best Sound, and it was nominated for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music for Craig Armstrong and Best Original Screenplay, and it was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It was number 99 on 100 Years, 100 Cheers. Very good! 1 WordDeletion
+321 This is an action packed film that makes very peaceful and I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is still possible to.
This film is very, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, fail it, movie to release. Such a release contain the writer and director, and related. I'm it some copies, and be one of first to buy it.< />< />- 0 This is an action packed film that makes me feel very peaceful and relaxed every time I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is still possible to prevail.
This film is very refreshing, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, should Political Correctness fail to supress it, this would be an excellent movie to release on DVD. Such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director, and related goodies. I'm sure it would sell some copies, and I would be one of the first to buy it.
- Mincka 1 WordDeletion
+322 "I only voted excellent because this film took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
is actually a jerk, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the key to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making friends with this semi-troglodyte, and he gets some kind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) there is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 0 "I only voted excellent because this film took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
Joe is actually a jerk, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the key to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making friends with this semi-troglodyte Joe, and he gets some kind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) there is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 1 WordDeletion
+323 "AWFUL wot more can i say i remember seeing it in the cinema (see how it sticks painfully in the memory)as a 16 yr old lad. Mark Hamill was the older generations skywalker and wasn't great at that, he was wore in this. Pus a dour soundtrack by Then Jericho AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. There is one film equally as bd as this i aw in the cinema Arthur 2 on the rocks. Funny how that question ""What is the wost fil you have ever seen is?"" is easier than ""what is the best film?"" which incidentally varies between The Italian Job (original), Untouchables, Casino, Things to Do in Denver, Goodfellas (getting a sense of what I like??? - this will fool you!) Finding Nemo, Pirates of The Caribbean and Moulin Rouge! Please ever Watch this film or it will stick in your memory too!" 1 "AWFUL wot more can i say i remember seeing it in the cinema (see how it sticks painfully in the memory)as a 16 yr old lad. Mark Hamill was the older generations skywalker and wasn't great at that, he was worse in this. Plus a dour soundtrack by Then Jericho AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. There is one film equally as bad as this i saw in the cinema Arthur 2 on the rocks. Funny how that question ""What is the worst film you have ever seen is?"" is easier than ""what is the best film?"" which incidentally varies between The Italian Job (original), Untouchables, Casino, Things to Do in Denver, Goodfellas (getting a sense of what I like??? - this will fool you!) Finding Nemo, Pirates of The Caribbean and Moulin Rouge! Please Never Watch this film or it will stick in your memory too!" 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+324 his fim is abolute rash and procees to become een worse towards the, very protracted, end!
The lot is confused and laboured, the acors have a couldn't care less attitude (maybe they were paid in advance - bad move, or knew they weren't going to get paid), and the ets were featureless, bring and cheap.
I fell asleep wice and actually decided to not bother with the last 5 inutes as I assumed the ators would have fallen asleep themselves by then. More unrecoverable life tim wsted!
If you must watch it, then take it to the edroom and forget the seeping pills for once. But aybe you'll need an antidepressant instad!
Sometimes it's good if elluloid degrades. 1 This film is absolute trash and proceeds to become even worse towards the, very protracted, end!
The plot is confused and laboured, the actors have a couldn't care less attitude (maybe they were paid in advance - bad move, or knew they weren't going to get paid), and the sets were featureless, boring and cheap.
I fell asleep twice and actually decided to not bother with the last 5 minutes as I assumed the actors would have fallen asleep themselves by then. More unrecoverable life time wasted!
If you must watch it, then take it to the bedroom and forget the sleeping pills for once. But maybe you'll need an antidepressant instead!
Sometimes it's good if celluloid degrades. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+325 In this flam of emotion we are introduced to several different high-school youngsters during one eventful day at school. All of them struggle with belonging,finding them selves and keeping their painful secrets from being revealed.Has the feel of a coming of age documentary focusing on students inner landscape and their way of dealing with everyday challnges.Gets of with a pwerful opening and develops like a hymning requiem.Thalluri moves the camera with great skill and invites us slowly into the youngsters mnds and heats. A fictional reconstruction that enlightens us all and reminds us of the frailty of youth.One of the most important films of today. every teenager should be given the opportunity to see this mving pece of film. 0 In this flame of emotion we are introduced to several different high-school youngsters during one eventful day at school. All of them struggle with belonging,finding them selves and keeping their painful secrets from being revealed.Has the feel of a coming of age documentary focusing on students inner landscape and their way of dealing with everyday challenges.Gets of with a powerful opening and develops like a hymning requiem.Thalluri moves the camera with great skill and invites us slowly into the youngsters minds and hearts. A fictional reconstruction that enlightens us all and reminds us of the frailty of youth.One of the most important films of today. every teenager should be given the opportunity to see this moving piece of film. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+326 one of the wost films I have VER seen, but extremely funy (not on purpose though). Every scene that contains anything to do with; aircraft, romance, script or acting is bady messed up.
I recommend this film for all pilots, it´s so ba that you should burst into laughter at some point in the film (also see Airport 79:the Concorde, for the same reason).
Anyone else, avoid this film like the plague (except for fans of B-movies, of course)
enjoy 1 one of the worst films I have EVER seen, but extremely funny (not on purpose though). Every scene that contains anything to do with; aircraft, romance, script or acting is badly messed up.
I recommend this film for all pilots, it´s so bad that you should burst into laughter at some point in the film (also see Airport 79:the Concorde, for the same reason).
Anyone else, avoid this film like the plague (except for fans of B-movies, of course)
enjoy 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+327 An hulking alien beastie crash-lands on Earth and soon wrecks havoc upon the populace first using his laser ray gun to dissolve into dust almost every human he catches sight off (that is when his aim isn't terribly off) and later his bare claws with which he likes to rip out and eat human spleen!
All in all, it's pretty sill suff. I do have to give it some points for being somewhat fun at times. I actually enjoyed the mindless ray gun battle at the beginning and some of the later over the top gore effects. However it doesn't help when the monster provides the movie's only truly entertaining moments and he isn't on screen for a large portion of the film' running time. The cting throughout this is just plan awful and amateuris and our lad hero Sheriff Cinder is much too unattractive to be bagging the film's hottest chick. I also have to take off points for blatantly coping TE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (1951) on several occasions. When the monster isn't on a rampage, NIGHTBEAT is far too dull and eventually his attacks becme so repetitive and preictable even they become les fun. Watch this one back to back with the 1951 THING and see the difference characterization, attention to plot and detail and creating suspense makes to a monster on the loose movie. 1 An hulking alien beastie crash-lands on Earth and soon wrecks havoc upon the populace first using his laser ray gun to dissolve into dust almost every human he catches sight off (that is when his aim isn't terribly off) and later his bare claws with which he likes to rip out and eat human spleen!
All in all, it's pretty silly stuff. I do have to give it some points for being somewhat fun at times. I actually enjoyed the mindless ray gun battle at the beginning and some of the later over the top gore effects. However it doesn't help when the monster provides the movie's only truly entertaining moments and he isn't on screen for a large portion of the film's running time. The acting throughout this is just plain awful and amateurish and our lead hero Sheriff Cinder is much too unattractive to be bagging the film's hottest chick. I also have to take off points for blatantly copying THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (1951) on several occasions. When the monster isn't on a rampage, NIGHTBEAST is far too dull and eventually his attacks become so repetitive and predictable even they become less fun. Watch this one back to back with the 1951 THING and see the difference characterization, attention to plot and detail and creating suspense makes to a monster on the loose movie. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+328 The subject is banal, even in 1942. It is war propaganda. The fascists are among us and they are doing all they can to sabotage the war effort and to prepare their victory and their seizure of power then and their establishing an effective totalitarian state. But Hitchcock has to make it a ral thrille. So he invents a first sabotage that succeeds but one of the victims, the friend of the one who dies in it, becomes the prime suspect and run-away for the sabotage. That enables him to so-to-say visit the country and discover the tricky organization of the local Nazis who have acquaintances and support in the top benevolent society and use the small little dissatisfied whites to do the dirty work. The chase after the real saboteur takes our young false suspect from Los Angeles to New York and to the top of the organization. He meets a blind pianist who believes his senses to know the chap is not guilty, his niece who is a star of the advertising billboard but also a frenetic and fanatic patriot who only thinks of going to the police. Then the rich rancher and his nest of plotters. Then, on the road some sympathetic and friendly truck driver, and the long caravan of a circus going around and their dwarf, bearded woman, Siamese sisters, and a few other grotesques of that type. And he discovers the target in a Soda City, an electric dam that provides Los Angeles and its war industry with the energy they need. He takes part as a gravel in the organization in the sabotage of a USS Alaska military ship when it is launched. And finally with some inventiveness, creativity and elbow grease he and the pianist's niece manage to get the whole lot cleaned up, most of them arrested and the first saboteur, a certain Fry, falls down from the torch of the Statue of Liberty. That one won't fry on the old electric sparking chair. But Hitchcock is not yet in his habit of having a personal cameo appearance in his own films, so don't look for him. It's well built and well performed, but it is only a propaganda film with an extra style.
Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris Dauphine, University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne & University Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines 0 The subject is banal, even in 1942. It is war propaganda. The fascists are among us and they are doing all they can to sabotage the war effort and to prepare their victory and their seizure of power then and their establishing an effective totalitarian state. But Hitchcock has to make it a real thriller. So he invents a first sabotage that succeeds but one of the victims, the friend of the one who dies in it, becomes the prime suspect and run-away for the sabotage. That enables him to so-to-say visit the country and discover the tricky organization of the local Nazis who have acquaintances and support in the top benevolent society and use the small little dissatisfied whites to do the dirty work. The chase after the real saboteur takes our young false suspect from Los Angeles to New York and to the top of the organization. He meets a blind pianist who believes his senses to know the chap is not guilty, his niece who is a star of the advertising billboard but also a frenetic and fanatic patriot who only thinks of going to the police. Then the rich rancher and his nest of plotters. Then, on the road some sympathetic and friendly truck driver, and the long caravan of a circus going around and their dwarf, bearded woman, Siamese sisters, and a few other grotesques of that type. And he discovers the target in a Soda City, an electric dam that provides Los Angeles and its war industry with the energy they need. He takes part as a gravel in the organization in the sabotage of a USS Alaska military ship when it is launched. And finally with some inventiveness, creativity and elbow grease he and the pianist's niece manage to get the whole lot cleaned up, most of them arrested and the first saboteur, a certain Fry, falls down from the torch of the Statue of Liberty. That one won't fry on the old electric sparking chair. But Hitchcock is not yet in his habit of having a personal cameo appearance in his own films, so don't look for him. It's well built and well performed, but it is only a propaganda film with an extra style.
Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris Dauphine, University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne & University Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+329 "I lked the movie but it should have been longer. The actos did a great job. Portia De Rossi is a fabulous actress and Kristoffer Polaha is a hottie. He didn't look like John at 100% but he did favor him from a distance. I look forward to seeing more of him on the big screen. He didn't have john's charisma, but he definitely has a charm about himself. He has beautiful eyes and a great smile. He reminds me of my boyfriend alot. Ms. Bissett was just too breathy for me. She should have that asthma checked out. Im not going to comment on the Darryl Hannah character. My mom always said, ""If ya can't say anything nice, then shut the hell up!"" so that's what Im gonna do.
Molly" 0 "I liked the movie but it should have been longer. The actors did a great job. Portia De Rossi is a fabulous actress and Kristoffer Polaha is a hottie. He didn't look like John at 100% but he did favor him from a distance. I look forward to seeing more of him on the big screen. He didn't have john's charisma, but he definitely has a charm about himself. He has beautiful eyes and a great smile. He reminds me of my boyfriend alot. Ms. Bissett was just too breathy for me. She should have that asthma checked out. Im not going to comment on the Darryl Hannah character. My mom always said, ""If ya can't say anything nice, then shut the hell up!"" so that's what Im gonna do.
Molly" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+330 In what attemts to be a positive story, Dolph Lundgren leads a group of mercenaries to take over a tropical island that looks a lot like paradise so that the men who hired his team can mine it for...bird droppings. Actually, the nitrogen gas that exudes from the muck on this island is what they are after.
Tere was only one god thing about this movie -- the island location in which it was filmed was beautiful. Otherwise, the stoy drowns itself leaving the acors with nothing to wok with. Resut: A lot of violece, a lot of language, lots of blood, and a few shot of women topless. If you want pointless violence (sorry, the storyline can't even give the violence a point, though it tries) then this is the movie for you.
Parents: be warned that this movie is full of violence and blod, driving the R ratig. 1 In what attempts to be a positive story, Dolph Lundgren leads a group of mercenaries to take over a tropical island that looks a lot like paradise so that the men who hired his team can mine it for...bird droppings. Actually, the nitrogen gas that exudes from the muck on this island is what they are after.
There was only one good thing about this movie -- the island location in which it was filmed was beautiful. Otherwise, the story drowns itself leaving the actors with nothing to work with. Result: A lot of violence, a lot of language, lots of blood, and a few shots of women topless. If you want pointless violence (sorry, the storyline can't even give the violence a point, though it tries) then this is the movie for you.
Parents: be warned that this movie is full of violence and blood, driving the R rating. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+331 "One cannot help but admire Mike Judge for his hands on ""I've experienced that"" approch. With ""Office Space"", almost anyone working a job could associate with the haracters. ""Idiocracy"" has exacly the same feel to it. One can easily apprecite the 505 years later experience of our heroes, because again, the director has tried to put things on a very human leel. Somewat similar to Woody Allen's ""Sleeper"", this movie is very unny. Do not miss the deleted scenes as the ""Museum Of Fart"" is a classic. Imaginative comedy is a rarity, and ""Idiocracy"" is wildly imaginative, extremely funny, and a solid 8.0 movie experience. - MERK" 0 "One cannot help but admire Mike Judge for his hands on ""I've experienced that"" approach. With ""Office Space"", almost anyone working a job could associate with the characters. ""Idiocracy"" has exactly the same feel to it. One can easily appreciate the 505 years later experience of our heroes, because again, the director has tried to put things on a very human level. Somewhat similar to Woody Allen's ""Sleeper"", this movie is very funny. Do not miss the deleted scenes as the ""Museum Of Fart"" is a classic. Imaginative comedy is a rarity, and ""Idiocracy"" is wildly imaginative, extremely funny, and a solid 8.0 movie experience. - MERK" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+332 "AWFUL wot more can i say i remember seeing it in the cinema (see how it sticks painfully in the memory)as a 16 yr old lad. Mark Hamill was the older generations skywalker and wasn't great at that, he was wosre in this. Plus a dour sountdrack by Then Jericho AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. There is one film equally as abd as this i saw in the cinema Arthur 2 on the rocks. Funny how that question ""What is the owrst film you have ever seen is?"" is easier than ""what is the best film?"" which incidentally varies between The Italian Job (original), Untouchables, Casino, Things to Do in Denver, Goodfellas (getting a sense of what I like??? - this will ofol you!) Finding Nemo, Pirates of The Caribbean and Moulin Rouge! Please Never aWtch this film or it will stick in your memory too!" 1 "AWFUL wot more can i say i remember seeing it in the cinema (see how it sticks painfully in the memory)as a 16 yr old lad. Mark Hamill was the older generations skywalker and wasn't great at that, he was worse in this. Plus a dour soundtrack by Then Jericho AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. There is one film equally as bad as this i saw in the cinema Arthur 2 on the rocks. Funny how that question ""What is the worst film you have ever seen is?"" is easier than ""what is the best film?"" which incidentally varies between The Italian Job (original), Untouchables, Casino, Things to Do in Denver, Goodfellas (getting a sense of what I like??? - this will fool you!) Finding Nemo, Pirates of The Caribbean and Moulin Rouge! Please Never Watch this film or it will stick in your memory too!" 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+333 Thsi flim is basolute tarsh and proceesd to beocme evne wosre towards the, very protracted, end!
The polt is ocnfused and laobured, the actors have a couldn't care less attitdue (maybe they were paid in advance - bad move, or knew they weren't going to get paid), and the stes were featurleess, broing and chepa.
I fell asleep twcie and actually decided to not bother with the lsat 5 minuets as I assumed the actors would have fallen asleep themselves by then. More unrecoverable lief tiem wasetd!
If you must watch it, then take it to the bderoom and froget the sleeping pilsl for once. But maybe you'll need an antidepressant isntead!
Sometimes it's godo if cellluoid degrades. 1 This film is absolute trash and proceeds to become even worse towards the, very protracted, end!
The plot is confused and laboured, the actors have a couldn't care less attitude (maybe they were paid in advance - bad move, or knew they weren't going to get paid), and the sets were featureless, boring and cheap.
I fell asleep twice and actually decided to not bother with the last 5 minutes as I assumed the actors would have fallen asleep themselves by then. More unrecoverable life time wasted!
If you must watch it, then take it to the bedroom and forget the sleeping pills for once. But maybe you'll need an antidepressant instead!
Sometimes it's good if celluloid degrades. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+334 In this flame of emotion we are introduced to several different high-school youngsters during one eventful day at school. All of them struggle with belonging,finding them selves and keeping their painful secrets from being revealed.Has the feel of a coming of age documentary focusing on students inner landscape and their way of dealing with everyday challenges.Gest of with a powefrul opening and develops like a hynming requiem.Thalluri moevs the camera with greta skill and invites us slowyl into the youngsters minds and hearst. A fictional reconstruction that enlightens us all and reminds us of the frailty of youth.One of the most improtant films of otday. every teenager should be given the opportunity to see this mvoing picee of film. 0 In this flame of emotion we are introduced to several different high-school youngsters during one eventful day at school. All of them struggle with belonging,finding them selves and keeping their painful secrets from being revealed.Has the feel of a coming of age documentary focusing on students inner landscape and their way of dealing with everyday challenges.Gets of with a powerful opening and develops like a hymning requiem.Thalluri moves the camera with great skill and invites us slowly into the youngsters minds and hearts. A fictional reconstruction that enlightens us all and reminds us of the frailty of youth.One of the most important films of today. every teenager should be given the opportunity to see this moving piece of film. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+335 one of the wosrt films I have EVER seen, but extremely funny (not on prupose though). Every scene that contains anything to do with; aircraft, romance, script or acting is bdaly messed up.
I recommend this film for all pilots, it´s so abd that you should burst into laughter at some point in the film (also see Airport 79:the Concorde, for the same reason).
Anyone else, avodi this film like the plague (except for fans of B-movies, of course)
enjoy 1 one of the worst films I have EVER seen, but extremely funny (not on purpose though). Every scene that contains anything to do with; aircraft, romance, script or acting is badly messed up.
I recommend this film for all pilots, it´s so bad that you should burst into laughter at some point in the film (also see Airport 79:the Concorde, for the same reason).
Anyone else, avoid this film like the plague (except for fans of B-movies, of course)
enjoy 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+336 nA hukling laien beatsie crash-lands on Earth and soon wrecks havoc upon the populace first using his laser ray gun to dissolve into dust almost every human he catches sight off (that is when his ami isn't terribly off) and later his bare claws with which he likes to rip out and eat human psleen!
All in all, it's pretty islly stuff. I do have to give it some points for being somewhat ufn at times. I actually enjoyed the mindless ray gun battle at the beginning and some of the later over the top gore effects. However it doesn't help when the monstre provides the movies' only truly entertaniing moments and he isn't on screen for a large portion of the films' running time. The actnig throughotu this is just plian awflu and maateurish and our lead hero Sheriff Cinder is muhc too untatractive to be bagging the films' hottest chick. I also have to take off points for lbatantly copynig TEH THING FORM ANOTHER WORLD (1591) on severla occasions. Wehn the omnster isn't on a ramapge, NIGHTBAEST is fra too dlul and evnetually his tatacks bceome so erpetitive and prdeictable evne they becmoe lses ufn. Wathc this oen bakc to bakc with the 9151 THNIG and ese the diffreence charcaterization, attetnion to plto and edtail and cretaing susepnse makse to a omnster on the olose movei. 1 An hulking alien beastie crash-lands on Earth and soon wrecks havoc upon the populace first using his laser ray gun to dissolve into dust almost every human he catches sight off (that is when his aim isn't terribly off) and later his bare claws with which he likes to rip out and eat human spleen!
All in all, it's pretty silly stuff. I do have to give it some points for being somewhat fun at times. I actually enjoyed the mindless ray gun battle at the beginning and some of the later over the top gore effects. However it doesn't help when the monster provides the movie's only truly entertaining moments and he isn't on screen for a large portion of the film's running time. The acting throughout this is just plain awful and amateurish and our lead hero Sheriff Cinder is much too unattractive to be bagging the film's hottest chick. I also have to take off points for blatantly copying THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (1951) on several occasions. When the monster isn't on a rampage, NIGHTBEAST is far too dull and eventually his attacks become so repetitive and predictable even they become less fun. Watch this one back to back with the 1951 THING and see the difference characterization, attention to plot and detail and creating suspense makes to a monster on the loose movie. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+337 The subject is banal, even in 1942. It is war propaganda. The fascists are among us and they are doing all they can to sabotage the war effort and to prepare their victory and their seizure of power then and their establishing an effective totalitarian state. But Hitchcock has to make it a rela thriller. So he invents a first sabotage that succeeds but one of the victims, the friend of the one who dies in it, becomes the prime suspect and run-away for the sabotage. That enables him to so-to-say visit the country and discover the tricky organization of the local Nazis who have acquaintances and support in the top benevolent society and use the small little dissatisfied whites to do the dirty work. The chase after the real saboteur takes our young false suspect from Los Angeles to New York and to the top of the organization. He meets a blind pianist who believes his senses to know the chap is not guilty, his niece who is a star of the advertising billboard but also a frenetic and fanatic patriot who only thinks of going to the police. Then the rich rancher and his nest of plotters. Then, on the road some sympathetic and friendly truck driver, and the long caravan of a circus going around and their dwarf, bearded woman, Siamese sisters, and a few other grotesques of that type. And he discovers the target in a Soda City, an electric dam that provides Los Angeles and its war industry with the energy they need. He takes part as a gravel in the organization in the sabotage of a USS Alaska military ship when it is launched. And finally with some inventiveness, creativity and elbow grease he and the pianist's niece manage to get the whole lot cleaned up, most of them arrested and the first saboteur, a certain Fry, falls down from the torch of the Statue of Liberty. That one won't fry on the old electric sparking chair. But Hitchcock is not yet in his habit of having a personal cameo appearance in his own films, so don't look for him. It's well built and well performed, but it is only a propaganda film with an extra style.
Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris Dauphine, University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne & University Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines 0 The subject is banal, even in 1942. It is war propaganda. The fascists are among us and they are doing all they can to sabotage the war effort and to prepare their victory and their seizure of power then and their establishing an effective totalitarian state. But Hitchcock has to make it a real thriller. So he invents a first sabotage that succeeds but one of the victims, the friend of the one who dies in it, becomes the prime suspect and run-away for the sabotage. That enables him to so-to-say visit the country and discover the tricky organization of the local Nazis who have acquaintances and support in the top benevolent society and use the small little dissatisfied whites to do the dirty work. The chase after the real saboteur takes our young false suspect from Los Angeles to New York and to the top of the organization. He meets a blind pianist who believes his senses to know the chap is not guilty, his niece who is a star of the advertising billboard but also a frenetic and fanatic patriot who only thinks of going to the police. Then the rich rancher and his nest of plotters. Then, on the road some sympathetic and friendly truck driver, and the long caravan of a circus going around and their dwarf, bearded woman, Siamese sisters, and a few other grotesques of that type. And he discovers the target in a Soda City, an electric dam that provides Los Angeles and its war industry with the energy they need. He takes part as a gravel in the organization in the sabotage of a USS Alaska military ship when it is launched. And finally with some inventiveness, creativity and elbow grease he and the pianist's niece manage to get the whole lot cleaned up, most of them arrested and the first saboteur, a certain Fry, falls down from the torch of the Statue of Liberty. That one won't fry on the old electric sparking chair. But Hitchcock is not yet in his habit of having a personal cameo appearance in his own films, so don't look for him. It's well built and well performed, but it is only a propaganda film with an extra style.
Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris Dauphine, University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne & University Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+338 "I lkied the movie but it should have been longer. The actors did a greta jbo. Portia De Rossi is a fabulous actress and Kristoffer Polaha is a hottie. He didn't look like John at 100% but he did favor him from a distance. I look forward to seeing more of him on the big screen. He didn't have john's charisma, but he definitely has a charm about himself. He has beautiful eyes and a great smile. He reminds me of my boyfriend alot. Ms. Bissett was just too breathy for me. She should have that asthma checked out. Im not going to comment on the Darryl Hannah character. My mom always said, ""If ya can't say anything nice, then shut the hell up!"" so that's what Im gonna do.
Molly" 0 "I liked the movie but it should have been longer. The actors did a great job. Portia De Rossi is a fabulous actress and Kristoffer Polaha is a hottie. He didn't look like John at 100% but he did favor him from a distance. I look forward to seeing more of him on the big screen. He didn't have john's charisma, but he definitely has a charm about himself. He has beautiful eyes and a great smile. He reminds me of my boyfriend alot. Ms. Bissett was just too breathy for me. She should have that asthma checked out. Im not going to comment on the Darryl Hannah character. My mom always said, ""If ya can't say anything nice, then shut the hell up!"" so that's what Im gonna do.
Molly" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+339 In what attempts to be a opsitive story, Dolhp Lundgren leads a group of mercenaries to take over a tropical island that looks a lot like paradise so that the men who hired his team can imne it for...bird droppings. Actually, the nitrogen gas that exudes from the muck on this island is what they are after.
There was only one ogod thing about this movie -- the island locatoin in which it was filmed was ebautiful. Otherwise, the stoyr drowns itself leaving the actosr with nothnig to work with. Rseult: A lot of ivolence, a lot of language, lots of blood, and a few shots of women topless. If you want pointless violence (sorry, the storyline can't even give the violence a point, though it tries) then this is the movie for you.
Parents: be warned that this movie is full of violence and blood, driivng the R rating. 1 In what attempts to be a positive story, Dolph Lundgren leads a group of mercenaries to take over a tropical island that looks a lot like paradise so that the men who hired his team can mine it for...bird droppings. Actually, the nitrogen gas that exudes from the muck on this island is what they are after.
There was only one good thing about this movie -- the island location in which it was filmed was beautiful. Otherwise, the story drowns itself leaving the actors with nothing to work with. Result: A lot of violence, a lot of language, lots of blood, and a few shots of women topless. If you want pointless violence (sorry, the storyline can't even give the violence a point, though it tries) then this is the movie for you.
Parents: be warned that this movie is full of violence and blood, driving the R rating. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+340 "One cannot help but admire Mike Judge for his hands on ""I've experienced that"" approach. With ""Office Space"", almost anyone working a job could associate with the characters. ""Idiocracy"" has exactly the same feel to it. One can easily appreciate the 505 years later experinece of our heroes, because again, the driector has tried to put htings on a very human level. oSmewhat similar to Woody Allen's ""Sleeper"", this mvoie is very ufnny. Do not miss the deleted scnees as the ""Museum Of Fart"" is a classic. Imaginative comedy is a rarity, and ""Idiocracy"" is wildly imaginative, extremely funny, and a soild 8.0 movie experience. - MERK" 0 "One cannot help but admire Mike Judge for his hands on ""I've experienced that"" approach. With ""Office Space"", almost anyone working a job could associate with the characters. ""Idiocracy"" has exactly the same feel to it. One can easily appreciate the 505 years later experience of our heroes, because again, the director has tried to put things on a very human level. Somewhat similar to Woody Allen's ""Sleeper"", this movie is very funny. Do not miss the deleted scenes as the ""Museum Of Fart"" is a classic. Imaginative comedy is a rarity, and ""Idiocracy"" is wildly imaginative, extremely funny, and a solid 8.0 movie experience. - MERK" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+341 "AWFUL wot more can i say i remember seeing it in the cinema (see how it sticks painfully in the memory)as a 16 yr old lad. Mark Hamill was the older generations skywalker and wasn't great at that, he was wBorse in this. Plus a dour soundtracck by Then Jericho AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. There is one filom equally as band as this i saw in the cinema Arthur 2 on the rocks. Funny how that question ""What is the worsft film you have ever seen is?"" is easier than ""what is the best film?"" which incidentally varies between The Italian Job (original), Untouchables, Casino, Things to Do in Denver, Goodfellas (getting a sense of what I like??? - this will feool you!) Finding Nemo, Pirates of The Caribbean and Moulin Rouge! Please Never Watckh this film or it will stick in your memory too!" 1 "AWFUL wot more can i say i remember seeing it in the cinema (see how it sticks painfully in the memory)as a 16 yr old lad. Mark Hamill was the older generations skywalker and wasn't great at that, he was worse in this. Plus a dour soundtrack by Then Jericho AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. There is one film equally as bad as this i saw in the cinema Arthur 2 on the rocks. Funny how that question ""What is the worst film you have ever seen is?"" is easier than ""what is the best film?"" which incidentally varies between The Italian Job (original), Untouchables, Casino, Things to Do in Denver, Goodfellas (getting a sense of what I like??? - this will fool you!) Finding Nemo, Pirates of The Caribbean and Moulin Rouge! Please Never Watch this film or it will stick in your memory too!" 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+342 ThiJs fildm is absoluJte trash and pMroceeds to become evNen woJrse towards the, very pirotracted, end!
The pelot is confused and labourIed, the actors have a couldn't wcare less attiqtude (maybe they were paid in advance - bad move, or knew they weren't going to get paid), and the seyts were feratureless, boaring and cheap.
I fell asleep tawice and actuallpy decided to not bother with the last 5 minutes as I assumed the actors would have fallen asleep themselves by then. Mogre unrekcoverable liAfe tiCme wastepd!
If you must watch it, then take it to the bedsroom and forget the sleeping pPills for once. But mdaybe you'll nOeed an antiSdepressant instefad!
Sometimes it's glood if cellfuloid degrades. 1 This film is absolute trash and proceeds to become even worse towards the, very protracted, end!
The plot is confused and laboured, the actors have a couldn't care less attitude (maybe they were paid in advance - bad move, or knew they weren't going to get paid), and the sets were featureless, boring and cheap.
I fell asleep twice and actually decided to not bother with the last 5 minutes as I assumed the actors would have fallen asleep themselves by then. More unrecoverable life time wasted!
If you must watch it, then take it to the bedroom and forget the sleeping pills for once. But maybe you'll need an antidepressant instead!
Sometimes it's good if celluloid degrades. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+343 BIn this flAame of emovtion we are introduced to severqal different high-school youngsters during one eventful day at school. All of them struggle with belonging,finding them selves and keeping their painful secrets from being revealed.Has the feel of a coming of age documentary focusing on students inner landscape and their way of dealing with everyday challenges.Gets of with a powerUful opening and develops like a hymning requiem.Thalluri moves the camera with qgreat skill and invites us slowVly into the youngsters minds and hearts. A fictional reconstruction that enlightens us all and reminds us of the frailty of youth.One of the most impoRrtant films of today. every teenager should be given the opportunity to see this mWoving Opiece of film. 0 In this flame of emotion we are introduced to several different high-school youngsters during one eventful day at school. All of them struggle with belonging,finding them selves and keeping their painful secrets from being revealed.Has the feel of a coming of age documentary focusing on students inner landscape and their way of dealing with everyday challenges.Gets of with a powerful opening and develops like a hymning requiem.Thalluri moves the camera with great skill and invites us slowly into the youngsters minds and hearts. A fictional reconstruction that enlightens us all and reminds us of the frailty of youth.One of the most important films of today. every teenager should be given the opportunity to see this moving piece of film. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+344 one of the wforst films I have EVER segen, but extremely funrny (not on purpoRse though). Eivery scene that contains anything to do with; aircraft, romance, script or acting is badly messeAd up.
I recommend this film for all pilotLs, it´s so Ebad that you should burst into laughter at some point in the film (also see Airport 79:the Concorde, for the same reason).
Anyone else, avoid this film like the plague (except for fans of B-movies, of course)
enjoy 1 one of the worst films I have EVER seen, but extremely funny (not on purpose though). Every scene that contains anything to do with; aircraft, romance, script or acting is badly messed up.
I recommend this film for all pilots, it´s so bad that you should burst into laughter at some point in the film (also see Airport 79:the Concorde, for the same reason).
Anyone else, avoid this film like the plague (except for fans of B-movies, of course)
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+345 his is the tue story of the great pianist and jazz singer/legend Ray Charles (Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe inning Jamie oxx). He was born in a poor African American-town, and he went blind at 7 years old, but with his skills of touch and hearing, this is what would later in life wuld lead him to stardom. B the 1960's he had accomplished his dram, and selling records in millions, and leading the charts with songs and albums. But the stry also showed his downalls, includng the separation from his wife and child, because of his affair with a band member , his drug and alcohol use, and going to prison because of this. Also starring Regina ing as Margie Hedricks, Kerr Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown, Harry J. Lennix as Joe Adams, Boeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman, Aunjanue Ellis as Mary Ann Fisher, Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson, C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson, Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet Ertegun and Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler. It is a reat tory with a gret singer impression, the songs, inluding Hit the Road Jack, are the highlights. It won the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, and it was nominated for Best Costume Design, Best Director for Taylor Hackford, Best Editing and Best Motion Picture of the Year, it won the BAFTA for Best Sound, and it was nominated for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music for Craig Armstrong and Best Original Screenplay, and it was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It was number 99 on 100 Years, 100 Cheers. Very good! 0 This is the true story of the great pianist and jazz singer/legend Ray Charles (Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning Jamie Foxx). He was born in a poor African American-town, and he went blind at 7 years old, but with his skills of touch and hearing, this is what would later in life would lead him to stardom. By the 1960's he had accomplished his dream, and selling records in millions, and leading the charts with songs and albums. But the story also showed his downfalls, including the separation from his wife and child, because of his affair with a band member , his drug and alcohol use, and going to prison because of this. Also starring Regina King as Margie Hendricks, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown, Harry J. Lennix as Joe Adams, Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman, Aunjanue Ellis as Mary Ann Fisher, Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson, C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson, Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet Ertegun and Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler. It is a great story with a great singer impression, the songs, including Hit the Road Jack, are the highlights. It won the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, and it was nominated for Best Costume Design, Best Director for Taylor Hackford, Best Editing and Best Motion Picture of the Year, it won the BAFTA for Best Sound, and it was nominated for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music for Craig Armstrong and Best Original Screenplay, and it was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It was number 99 on 100 Years, 100 Cheers. Very good! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+346 This is an action packed film that makes me feel very peaceful and relaxed every time I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is stil possible to prevail.
This film is very refrehing, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, should Political Correctness fail to supress it, this woul be an xcellent movie to release on DVD. Such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director, and related goodies. I'm sure it would sell some copies, and I would be one of the first to buy it.
- Mincka 0 This is an action packed film that makes me feel very peaceful and relaxed every time I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is still possible to prevail.
This film is very refreshing, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, should Political Correctness fail to supress it, this would be an excellent movie to release on DVD. Such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director, and related goodies. I'm sure it would sell some copies, and I would be one of the first to buy it.
- Mincka 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+347 "I only voted excellent because this flm took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
Joe is actually a jerk, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the key to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making frends with this semi-troglodyte Joe, and he gets some kind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) there is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 0 "I only voted excellent because this film took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
Joe is actually a jerk, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the key to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making friends with this semi-troglodyte Joe, and he gets some kind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) there is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+348 "There were at least a half dozen silent-film versions of Shakespeare's ""The Merchant of Venice,"" and there have been several television productions. But no one has ever gotten around to making a big-budget theatrical feature from the play . . . until now. Given the nature of the play/s most memorable character, Shylock the Nasty Jew, it's a good guess that the little unpleasantness that transpired in Europe in the late 1930s and 1940's may have dampened filmmakers' enthusiasm. Sure the main motivation for Michael Radford's new film is to provide Al Pacino with a chance to shout, bray, brood, mutter, and be tormented - all of which he is quite good at. Like Richard III, the role of Shylock is a scenery-chewer's dream. It is ridiculous to call Shakespeare an anti-Semite, since he never met a Jew. Jews were banned from England from 300 years before his time to some decades after his death; and its unlikely that he ever traveled abroad. On some level, Jews might as well have been a mythological race to him. But, while Shakespeare may not have been anti-Semitic, his play certainly is. Pacino gives Shylock a strange accent that is probably meant to suggest the slightest hint of Yiddish. Unfortunately, the result is a 16th-century moneylender with the unmistakable diction and cadences of Fozzie Bear. Radford's version begins with a crawl about the wretched teratment of Jews and then spot Antonio (Jeremy Irons) gratuitiously spitting on Shylock (Pacino), who's really just standing around, minding his own business. Will buy it when it comes out on DVD, for sure! Sarge Booker" 0 "There were at least a half dozen silent-film versions of Shakespeare's ""The Merchant of Venice,"" and there have been several television productions. But no one has ever gotten around to making a big-budget theatrical feature from the play . . . until now. Given the nature of the play/s most memorable character, Shylock the Nasty Jew, it's a good guess that the little unpleasantness that transpired in Europe in the late 1930's and 1940's may have dampened filmmakers' enthusiasm. Sure the main motivation for Michael Radford's new film is to provide Al Pacino with a chance to shout, bray, brood, mutter, and be tormented - all of which he is quite good at. Like Richard III, the role of Shylock is a scenery-chewer's dream. It is ridiculous to call Shakespeare an anti-Semite, since he never met a Jew. Jews were banned from England from 300 years before his time to some decades after his death; and its unlikely that he ever traveled abroad. On some level, Jews might as well have been a mythological race to him. But, while Shakespeare may not have been anti-Semitic, his play certainly is. Pacino gives Shylock a strange accent that is probably meant to suggest the slightest hint of Yiddish. Unfortunately, the result is a 16th-century moneylender with the unmistakable diction and cadences of Fozzie Bear. Radford's version begins with a crawl about the wretched teratment of Jews and then spot Antonio (Jeremy Irons) gratuitiously spitting on Shylock (Pacino), who's really just standing around, minding his own business. Will buy it when it comes out on DVD, for sure! Sarge Booker" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+349 This movie is based on the novel Island of dr. Moreau By H.G. Wells. I's a fairly good on too, it's at least better than the version by John Frankenheimer. 0 This movie is based on the novel Island of dr. Moreau By H.G. Wells. It's a fairly good one too, it's at least better than the version by John Frankenheimer. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+350 "I got stck in traffic (I live in Sicily) on the way to the theater (at a militry base) to see Superman Returns, was 15 minutes late, and the only other movie playing was ""Se No Evil"", there was no poster up for it, and just a short description of the movie on the schedule...but my girlfrind and I decided to check it out...As soon as I saw it was produced by WWE I just knew it was gona be awfu. The few people in the theater were laughing most of the time, and it was the first movie that I honestly considered walking out on, and I'e seen ""The Ringer""...okay, I would have walked out of that one, but I was too busy sleeping. The death of the bad guy at the en was pretty good, but other than that, it was just stupid." 1 "I got stuck in traffic (I live in Sicily) on the way to the theater (at a military base) to see Superman Returns, was 15 minutes late, and the only other movie playing was ""See No Evil"", there was no poster up for it, and just a short description of the movie on the schedule...but my girlfriend and I decided to check it out...As soon as I saw it was produced by WWE I just knew it was gonna be awful. The few people in the theater were laughing most of the time, and it was the first movie that I honestly considered walking out on, and I've seen ""The Ringer""...okay, I would have walked out of that one, but I was too busy sleeping. The death of the bad guy at the end was pretty good, but other than that, it was just stupid." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+351 "I lve this mvie!! ure I ove it because of Madonna but who cares - it's damn funny!!! *ALANiS Rocks*. When I first saw this fil in the theatres back in 1987, I thought it was all out hilarious! Madonna is so funny and I love her dubbed accent and wacky/funky look. The all-time funniest part is when Madonna(Nikki) screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi. And also when Griffin Dnne(Louden)trips and falls at the apartment interview scene. **ALANiS Rocks**. Madonna's character Nikki steals/shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie - her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole time. ""Didn't rob nothin', when you rob a store you stick up the cashier. We busted a few tapes, there's a bit of a difference"" I love that!!! It's classic. ***ALANiS Rocks***. I don't know why this mvie ot slammed the way it did. I see nothing wrong with it - curse maybe if you're a huge Madonna fan then whatever she does is just awesome. Anyone out there who wants to see some funny, classic entertainment then watch ""Who's That Girl?"" And another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist, ALANiS will always ""rock ya"" completely to the end! So does Madonna in this film, and just entirely! Her acting is superb!" 0 "I love this movie!! Sure I love it because of Madonna but who cares - it's damn funny!!! *ALANiS Rocks*. When I first saw this film in the theatres back in 1987, I thought it was all out hilarious! Madonna is so funny and I love her dubbed accent and wacky/funky look. The all-time funniest part is when Madonna(Nikki) screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi. And also when Griffin Dunne(Louden)trips and falls at the apartment interview scene. **ALANiS Rocks**. Madonna's character Nikki steals/shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie - her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole time. ""Didn't rob nothin', when you rob a store you stick up the cashier. We busted a few tapes, there's a bit of a difference"" I love that!!! It's classic. ***ALANiS Rocks***. I don't know why this movie got slammed the way it did. I see nothing wrong with it - course maybe if you're a huge Madonna fan then whatever she does is just awesome. Anyone out there who wants to see some funny, classic entertainment then watch ""Who's That Girl?"" And another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist, ALANiS will always ""rock ya"" completely to the end! So does Madonna in this film, and just entirely! Her acting is superb!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+352 First of all this was not a three hour movie - Two hours, ten minutes... last time i checked commercials aren't actually part of a movie! Perhaps, though, it should've been a two parter for a total of about 3 hours? Yeah, would have gotten more in, been able to explore some more emotion. Overall, though, it was an ineresting look into the lives of Lucy and Desi. I watch I Love Lucy from time to time and love it but never have I read or seen a biography, never knew anything about their lives off the screen. Because of this movie I do now but I'm not so sure that's a good thing. Everything here no one really needed to know. This was essentially a movie that didn't need to be made. But it was made and the reason is because Lucy & Desi are still such huge stars and certain people in American society feel that the rest of society needs to know ALL about our tv and movie stars. That is definitely so not true and very, very sad.
Anyway, what was shown here in Lucy was prety ood. Two complaints - the actress who played Viv Vance - not great casting at all. And the switch from Madeline Zima to Rachel York.... uhhh, like Lucy had plastic surgery and all of a sudden she's a whole new person!? That wasn't too great. But the story went on and focused on the rocky relationship between Lucy & Desi. No, the kids were not shown very much at all and that wasn't necessarily a drawback to this movie because like I said, this focused mainly just on Lucy & Desi. Had there been more time, had the story been more about Lucy's entire life, then maybe the kids woulda been there more. But they weren't so we got to see the likes of Gable & Lombard, Red Skelton and Buster Keaton very briefly instead. Wow, that was one thing about this story that I thought was really cool: his presence and influence in Lucy's life. Really neat and it's too bad that wasn't explored more. Oh well. What was explored was done well, for the most part. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever watch this again and I don't think this movie'll be that memorable. For someone who digs I Love Lucy but isn't an enormous Lucille Ball fan, this should be an interesting watch. My grade for this: B 0 First of all this was not a three hour movie - Two hours, ten minutes... last time i checked commercials aren't actually part of a movie! Perhaps, though, it should've been a two parter for a total of about 3 hours? Yeah, would have gotten more in, been able to explore some more emotion. Overall, though, it was an interesting look into the lives of Lucy and Desi. I watch I Love Lucy from time to time and love it but never have I read or seen a biography, never knew anything about their lives off the screen. Because of this movie I do now but I'm not so sure that's a good thing. Everything here no one really needed to know. This was essentially a movie that didn't need to be made. But it was made and the reason is because Lucy & Desi are still such huge stars and certain people in American society feel that the rest of society needs to know ALL about our tv and movie stars. That is definitely so not true and very, very sad.
Anyway, what was shown here in Lucy was pretty good. Two complaints - the actress who played Viv Vance - not great casting at all. And the switch from Madeline Zima to Rachel York.... uhhh, like Lucy had plastic surgery and all of a sudden she's a whole new person!? That wasn't too great. But the story went on and focused on the rocky relationship between Lucy & Desi. No, the kids were not shown very much at all and that wasn't necessarily a drawback to this movie because like I said, this focused mainly just on Lucy & Desi. Had there been more time, had the story been more about Lucy's entire life, then maybe the kids woulda been there more. But they weren't so we got to see the likes of Gable & Lombard, Red Skelton and Buster Keaton very briefly instead. Wow, that was one thing about this story that I thought was really cool: his presence and influence in Lucy's life. Really neat and it's too bad that wasn't explored more. Oh well. What was explored was done well, for the most part. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever watch this again and I don't think this movie'll be that memorable. For someone who digs I Love Lucy but isn't an enormous Lucille Ball fan, this should be an interesting watch. My grade for this: B 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+353 Set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, this story has all the suspense of a good cold war book or movie as a multinational group of foreigners attempt to smuggle Jason Robards out of Hungary into Austria. However, three things complement the tory, making this an extremely ood movie.
First, the actors use the actual languages of their roles. The Russian soldiers speak only Russian; the Hungarians only Hungarian; the Germans only German, except to the minimal extent to tell the story. Since Debra Kerr is English, she speaks only English, and, of course, Yul Brynner and a few others essential to the story also speak heavily accented English. As a result, the empathy of the audience to the travelers becomes paramount. The viewer shares all the confusion and suspense of being involved in an illicit border crossing when he/she cannot understand any of the languages spoken around them. Very powerful feelings are aroused in the audience, and notwithstanding the heavy use of foreign languages, the audience is ever at a loss for following the film. No subtitles are necessary.
Second. I was in Hungary in 1995, and I'm telling you, this movie has it right on. From the gypsy music overpowering the dinner meal to the underground caverns in the buildings where much of the action takes place to the village scenes, the realism is incredible. If I didn't eat in the actual restaurant in the movie, I ate at its double. I thought that I actually walked down the main street in that village. (Actually, the film was shot in Austria).
Third, and most important, this movie reunites Deberah Kerr and Yul Brynner (after The King and I) and the magnetism between them as the story unfolds is nothing short of Oscar qualified. Of course, Yul already received an Oscar for playing that relationship, so the Acadamy wasn't going to give him another one, but that is the quality of the film. Don't miss this one. 0 Set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, this story has all the suspense of a good cold war book or movie as a multinational group of foreigners attempt to smuggle Jason Robards out of Hungary into Austria. However, three things complement the story, making this an extremely good movie.
First, the actors use the actual languages of their roles. The Russian soldiers speak only Russian; the Hungarians only Hungarian; the Germans only German, except to the minimal extent to tell the story. Since Debra Kerr is English, she speaks only English, and, of course, Yul Brynner and a few others essential to the story also speak heavily accented English. As a result, the empathy of the audience to the travelers becomes paramount. The viewer shares all the confusion and suspense of being involved in an illicit border crossing when he/she cannot understand any of the languages spoken around them. Very powerful feelings are aroused in the audience, and notwithstanding the heavy use of foreign languages, the audience is never at a loss for following the film. No subtitles are necessary.
Second. I was in Hungary in 1995, and I'm telling you, this movie has it right on. From the gypsy music overpowering the dinner meal to the underground caverns in the buildings where much of the action takes place to the village scenes, the realism is incredible. If I didn't eat in the actual restaurant in the movie, I ate at its double. I thought that I actually walked down the main street in that village. (Actually, the film was shot in Austria).
Third, and most important, this movie reunites Deberah Kerr and Yul Brynner (after The King and I) and the magnetism between them as the story unfolds is nothing short of Oscar qualified. Of course, Yul already received an Oscar for playing that relationship, so the Acadamy wasn't going to give him another one, but that is the quality of the film. Don't miss this one. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+354 Mani is back wit a Rathnam(gem) he manages to apture the mental trauma of a small girl searching 4 her mother they way he goes about showing the problems-in Ceylon is a treat.. .. Tis movie is a mus atch.the musical score does enhance the viewing pleasure.. Rahman a find of Rathnam has given some great tunes the lyrics r apt 4 the movie the locations used for the movie are very good and makes viewing pleasant the movie starts of in a light manner moves over to capure the feelings of the girl finally ges on o shed ligh into the life of people in war torn places across the world this is yet another cassic from ManiRathnam 0 Mani is back wit a Rathnam(gem) he manages to capture the mental trauma of a small girl searching 4 her mother they way he goes about showing the problems-in Ceylon is a treat.. .. Tis movie is a must watch.the musical score does enhance the viewing pleasure.. Rahman a find of Rathnam has given some great tunes the lyrics r apt 4 the movie the locations used for the movie are very good and makes viewing pleasant the movie starts of in a light manner moves over to capture the feelings of the girl finally goes on o shed light into the life of people in war torn places across the world this is yet another classic from ManiRathnam 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+355 "/*may contain SPOILERS, but of course it does not matter :) */
Battleship Potemkin is one stunnig spectacle of hauting images. The visual direction is (well, and has been) inspiring, the sheer scale of the film is impressive, and the technique is certanly pioneering. What is really amazing is, to my mind, the depth and effectiveness of a film, devoid of proper literary script, sound (save the soundtrack), decent image quality, the faux-profound (self-)referentialism of today, exceptional acting, pretense, etc. What you get is a purely visual exprience to be remembered.
BTW, the previous poster noted: ""Eisenstien felt after a lot of suffering to give the heroes what they wanted. The problem is that you think Eisenstein is building up to a big final fight and then he tricks you. It's a little cheap. I would've rather seen a huge final action scene.""
I must warn you, that the end is not cheap, and Eisenstein wasn't being generous to the heroes. History, however, was. Potemkin really did go through the squadron as it was shown in the film.
Finally, I'd strongly recommend seeing Battleship Potemkin to anyone more or less seriously interested in cinema. See it with a fellow movie buff, it kept me talking for hours. However, if you tend to consider films, generally accepted as ""great"" or ""classic"", to be ""slow"" or ""boring"", this film might not be for you yet. Not much cheap entertainment here.
For me though, it is a full 10/10." 0 "/*may contain SPOILERS, but of course it does not matter :) */
Battleship Potemkin is one stunning spectacle of haunting images. The visual direction is (well, and has been) inspiring, the sheer scale of the film is impressive, and the technique is certainly pioneering. What is really amazing is, to my mind, the depth and effectiveness of a film, devoid of proper literary script, sound (save the soundtrack), decent image quality, the faux-profound (self-)referentialism of today, exceptional acting, pretense, etc. What you get is a purely visual experience to be remembered.
BTW, the previous poster noted: ""Eisenstien felt after a lot of suffering to give the heroes what they wanted. The problem is that you think Eisenstein is building up to a big final fight and then he tricks you. It's a little cheap. I would've rather seen a huge final action scene.""
I must warn you, that the end is not cheap, and Eisenstein wasn't being generous to the heroes. History, however, was. Potemkin really did go through the squadron as it was shown in the film.
Finally, I'd strongly recommend seeing Battleship Potemkin to anyone more or less seriously interested in cinema. See it with a fellow movie buff, it kept me talking for hours. However, if you tend to consider films, generally accepted as ""great"" or ""classic"", to be ""slow"" or ""boring"", this film might not be for you yet. Not much cheap entertainment here.
For me though, it is a full 10/10." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+356 I didn't expect much from this movie, it was just one of those ovies I thought I'd just watch because it was on television. i certainly underestimated this movie.
It's about a guy who kills his girlfriend and brags to his friends. I was very happy with the acting, they had the characters played well. It was a particularly great scene when Feck(Dennis Hopper) and John(Daniel Roebuck) are talking to each other about why John killed Jamie. It's upsetting to hear how he explains that he wanted to feel control and thats why. But Feck had loved the girl he had killed. Feck felt remorse while John felt nothing, hell he was proud of what he'd done. It really mkes you think about people. Keanu Reeves did a great job as Matt, and Ione Skye was good. It's weird to see her as a valedictorian in 'Say Anything' and her as Clarissa. Every actor did great at .....acting. It was real nice for a change. I was a great movie and I would definitely say I recommend it. 0 I didn't expect much from this movie, it was just one of those movies I thought I'd just watch because it was on television. i certainly underestimated this movie.
It's about a guy who kills his girlfriend and brags to his friends. I was very happy with the acting, they had the characters played well. It was a particularly great scene when Feck(Dennis Hopper) and John(Daniel Roebuck) are talking to each other about why John killed Jamie. It's upsetting to hear how he explains that he wanted to feel control and thats why. But Feck had loved the girl he had killed. Feck felt remorse while John felt nothing, hell he was proud of what he'd done. It really makes you think about people. Keanu Reeves did a great job as Matt, and Ione Skye was good. It's weird to see her as a valedictorian in 'Say Anything' and her as Clarissa. Every actor did great at .....acting. It was real nice for a change. It was a great movie and I would definitely say I recommend it. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+357 Being a fan of the series I thought, how ad can the mvie be? Well I got my answer. Some movies should never be made. Why call it a remake of the series when the only similarities are that there are three main characters. The Pete character in the series wasn't a whiney little baby as portrayed in the movie. The only ood thing in this movie besides the music and that Clare Danes is pretty was that it was short. What's with that dance scene??? The only reason I didn't walk out of this film was because it was so ba it got funny. Maybe that was the plan! It's really ba when a cheap 60's TV show is better then a 90's 20 million dollar film. E Mariachi cost only $7000 and is a much better film. Don't even waste your money when it comes out on tape, it's not even woth renting. 1 Being a fan of the series I thought, how bad can the movie be? Well I got my answer. Some movies should never be made. Why call it a remake of the series when the only similarities are that there are three main characters. The Pete character in the series wasn't a whiney little baby as portrayed in the movie. The only good thing in this movie besides the music and that Clare Danes is pretty was that it was short. What's with that dance scene??? The only reason I didn't walk out of this film was because it was so bad it got funny. Maybe that was the plan! It's really bad when a cheap 60's TV show is better then a 90's 20 million dollar film. El Mariachi cost only $7000 and is a much better film. Don't even waste your money when it comes out on tape, it's not even worth renting. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+358 "Malcolm McDowell diagnoses Megan Gallagher's daughter and she as having a form of illness, when they believe they are seeing ""The Huldre"", troll-like creatures which live with ""the rocks and the roots"" (to quote the movie).
Basically a family moves into an older house, which has a smaller doll-house in the backyard. The daughter (well played by Sofia Vassiliova) starts to befriend the creatures, until they become vindictive. The family cat also disappears.
There are a few good scenes with Megan Gallagher (""Millennium"") and Malcolm McDowell as the psychiatrist. There is also something strange which occurred to one of McDowell's patients.
If you enjo this type of story, you may also like ""Bad Ronald"", which had a similar odd theme, and the house is haunted by bad Ronald (Scott Jacoby) only that movie is from the 70's. 7/10." 0 "Malcolm McDowell diagnoses Megan Gallagher's daughter and she as having a form of illness, when they believe they are seeing ""The Huldre"", troll-like creatures which live with ""the rocks and the roots"" (to quote the movie).
Basically a family moves into an older house, which has a smaller doll-house in the backyard. The daughter (well played by Sofia Vassiliova) starts to befriend the creatures, until they become vindictive. The family cat also disappears.
There are a few good scenes with Megan Gallagher (""Millennium"") and Malcolm McDowell as the psychiatrist. There is also something strange which occurred to one of McDowell's patients.
If you enjoy this type of story, you may also like ""Bad Ronald"", which had a similar odd theme, and the house is haunted by bad Ronald (Scott Jacoby) only that movie is from the 70's. 7/10." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+359 "Not just because of that theme in the movie. Which was one of the lame excuses for something reminiscent of plot. No.
I watched this, knowing I would not lke it. I HTE numerology. Whenever someone starts going off about patterns with numbers I feel the urge to slap them. My own brain starts hurting out of empathy. And fully aware this is a movie just about that topic, I couldn't resist the urge to watch it and maybe get a good laugh. But it wasn't unny. Just exactly the dub sort of ""Isn't this totally scary and yet amazingly cool?! I can turn any crap into 23!"" dialog I was afraid of. As soon as the son started to chime in, I knew this movie is a turd, no matter what happens. But I hardly ever stop watching a movie I started. I sat through it. I enjoy the pai.
The movie pretends to mock numerology under the disguise of showing how obsession can end badly. But it rides that wave as much as it's supposed to crush it. I don't see that message. I only see characters raving about a stupid number with little plot to justify.
Top that off with the usual ""surprises"" - trying to put another twist to throw you off, that makes no sense, and you almost believe it due to the quality of the narration up to there - and you get one hollow piece of movie-making. That just happens to be centered around the topic I despise. If only it did not try to be serious and rather had been some hilarious movie with actors I don't give a damn about. But I was starting to like Carrey...while it's not his fault, he is trying. It's not even good for watching with a bunch of friends and mst3k the hell out of it.
My expectations were low enough for someone to trip on them, but this movie managed to live up to be one of the worst I've ever seen." 1 "Not just because of that theme in the movie. Which was one of the lame excuses for something reminiscent of plot. No.
I watched this, knowing I would not like it. I HATE numerology. Whenever someone starts going off about patterns with numbers I feel the urge to slap them. My own brain starts hurting out of empathy. And fully aware this is a movie just about that topic, I couldn't resist the urge to watch it and maybe get a good laugh. But it wasn't funny. Just exactly the dumb sort of ""Isn't this totally scary and yet amazingly cool?! I can turn any crap into 23!"" dialog I was afraid of. As soon as the son started to chime in, I knew this movie is a turd, no matter what happens. But I hardly ever stop watching a movie I started. I sat through it. I enjoy the pain.
The movie pretends to mock numerology under the disguise of showing how obsession can end badly. But it rides that wave as much as it's supposed to crush it. I don't see that message. I only see characters raving about a stupid number with little plot to justify.
Top that off with the usual ""surprises"" - trying to put another twist to throw you off, that makes no sense, and you almost believe it due to the quality of the narration up to there - and you get one hollow piece of movie-making. That just happens to be centered around the topic I despise. If only it did not try to be serious and rather had been some hilarious movie with actors I don't give a damn about. But I was starting to like Carrey...while it's not his fault, he is trying. It's not even good for watching with a bunch of friends and mst3k the hell out of it.
My expectations were low enough for someone to trip on them, but this movie managed to live up to be one of the worst I've ever seen." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+360 An American Wereolf in Paris wasn't really that ood compared to the original.The original didn't se compter ffects for the werewof and they looked more realistic .The wereolf effects in this film looked too cartonish.most of all,the movie did not have enouh for me for a horor ilm to njoy. 1 An American Werewolf in Paris wasn't really that good compared to the original.The original didn't use computer effects for the werewolf and they looked more realistic .The werewolf effects in this film looked too cartoonish.most of all,the movie did not have enough for me for a horror film to enjoy. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+361 Ju Nelon is an aspiring acto who becomes involved with a maried couple who enjo playing saditic games on other people. The husand ges his jolies by burying peple alive. If that isn't ba enough, he has a miniaure vieo camra in each coffi so he can watch his victim suffcate. 1 Jud Nelson is an aspiring actor who becomes involved with a married couple who enjoy playing sadistic games on other people. The husband gets his jollies by burying people alive. If that isn't bad enough, he has a miniature video camera in each coffin so he can watch his victims suffocate. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+362 I think that the moie was really ood. Subject, acting and Nusrat Fateh ALi Khan's music were marvellous. Although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they suffer at the hands of male-dominated culture, he has neglected Phoolan's character a bit and has focussed more on the violence faced by her. 0 I think that the movie was really good. Subject, acting and Nusrat Fateh ALi Khan's music were marvellous. Although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they suffer at the hands of male-dominated culture, he has neglected Phoolan's character a bit and has focussed more on the violence faced by her. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+363 What to say about this movie? A married couple has more then just each other. After playing around for some time things gets more serious. A difficult choice has to be made: continue the old situation or start all over by following the heart. Guess what happens at the end.
This movie seems to be very low budget. But a good story don't have to be expensive. It looks lke a play that has been converted to a movie only by using several cheap locations (at least very little other people visible) more than just the stage, in this one the house. From the first minute future developments are clear as water. Nothing unexpected happens. Sometimes you may think watching a soft porn movie, in which case you know in advance that there's no story.
I fin this movie disappointig so that's explains the vote (4). 1 What to say about this movie? A married couple has more then just each other. After playing around for some time things gets more serious. A difficult choice has to be made: continue the old situation or start all over by following the heart. Guess what happens at the end.
This movie seems to be very low budget. But a good story don't have to be expensive. It looks like a play that has been converted to a movie only by using several cheap locations (at least very little other people visible) more than just the stage, in this one the house. From the first minute future developments are clear as water. Nothing unexpected happens. Sometimes you may think watching a soft porn movie, in which case you know in advance that there's no story.
I find this movie disappointing so that's explains the vote (4). 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+364 Thi film is an amost complet wase of ime. I am studying the ook for my English A level, and the film only contributes in one way, and tat's getting across that the whole scenario is set in a rural idyll. The actng is woden, the filmography is laugable, and the so called dramatic scenes in the film had the majority of my clas (including me) snickering into their texts. The ook, although not my fvourite literary choice, is miles better than the ilm is, and the soud track is just plai iritating. Don't atch this film unless you are looking for a imeless, quality storyline transformed into mindlss, edia wase. 1 This film is an almost complete waste of time. I am studying the book for my English A level, and the film only contributes in one way, and that's getting across that the whole scenario is set in a rural idyll. The acting is wooden, the filmography is laughable, and the so called dramatic scenes in the film had the majority of my class (including me) snickering into their texts. The book, although not my favourite literary choice, is miles better than the film is, and the sound track is just plain irritating. Don't watch this film unless you are looking for a timeless, quality storyline transformed into mindless, media waste. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+365 Eve is an eye opener, because of the great sceneries and the techno music in the backgrounds, we hear. This movie shows a god aspect on the human body being God's creation and to considerate about it, viewers can earn better respect on the legendary story of Adam and Eve (either if it's true or just a fairy tale, depending on what we believe) from atching this movie. Actress/model Inger Ebeltoft's impersonation of Eve is so good, there's no good word to describe her perfomance, and I can't imagine having another actress being Eve. This movie to me, comes in really handy for the type of therapy of stress relief. We'd never fell so relax then before from watching this movie. This movie is a maserpiece, God supposedly wanted this movie to be made in the first place!
Mr. Razbin! 0 Eve is an eye opener, because of the great sceneries and the tech-no music in the backgrounds, we hear. This movie shows a good aspect on the human body being God's creation and to considerate about it, viewers can earn better respect on the legendary story of Adam and Eve (either if it's true or just a fairy tale, depending on what we believe) from watching this movie. Actress/model Inger Ebeltoft's impersonation of Eve is so good, there's no good word to describe her performance, and I can't imagine having another actress being Eve. This movie to me, comes in really handy for the type of therapy of stress relief. We'd never fell so relax then before from watching this movie. This movie is a masterpiece, God supposedly wanted this movie to be made in the first place!
Mr. Razbin! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+366 There are certain scenes in this film (like the hero's first meeting with super-villainess Shirley Eaton) where it seems to be on the edge of breaking sexual tabos and doing its premise (females want to rule the world by making men slaves) ustice, but it never dars to. The result is a film with no sexuality and some tame violece. Despite the coppy plo, the film is not overly ba until its cliax, where its amateurshness runs rampant (terrile editin, oveuse of stock footge). Worth seeing only as a curio. (*1/2) 1 There are certain scenes in this film (like the hero's first meeting with super-villainess Shirley Eaton) where it seems to be on the edge of breaking sexual taboos and doing its premise (females want to rule the world by making men slaves) justice, but it never dares to. The result is a film with no sexuality and some tame violence. Despite the choppy plot, the film is not overly bad until its climax, where its amateurishness runs rampant (terrible editing, overuse of stock footage). Worth seeing only as a curio. (*1/2) 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+367 "Was excited at the opening to hear part of ""Chevaliers De Sangreal"" but wanted more so I bought said Hans Zimmer piece. Possibly the most inspiring and beautiful 4 minutes of music ever written! This movie is an exciting thriller masterpiece even w/o the religious considerations. You get to tour the Vatican and parts of Rome with excellent cinematography. The opening at CERN where the ""God Particle"" or largest quantity of Antimatter is created with STUNNIG visuals is an immediate clue which foretells the xcellence of this mvie. Who doesn't love Hanks? The storyline and twists in this film are just sperb and well drawn out until the amazingly twisted clima. This film suggests a satisfying compromise between Science and Religion though plenty of closed heads will persist on both sides. ""Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."" A.Einstein" 0 "Was excited at the opening to hear part of ""Chevaliers De Sangreal"" but wanted more so I bought said Hans Zimmer piece. Possibly the most inspiring and beautiful 4 minutes of music ever written! This movie is an exciting thriller masterpiece even w/o the religious considerations. You get to tour the Vatican and parts of Rome with excellent cinematography. The opening at CERN where the ""God Particle"" or largest quantity of Antimatter is created with STUNNING visuals is an immediate clue which foretells the excellence of this movie. Who doesn't love Hanks? The storyline and twists in this film are just superb and well drawn out until the amazingly twisted climax. This film suggests a satisfying compromise between Science and Religion though plenty of closed heads will persist on both sides. ""Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."" A.Einstein" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+368 "As horror films go, ""Rest Stop"", coul have been better in many levels. Director/writer John Shiban shows he probably had the est intentions when he started it. Unfortunately, either he was not sure as to what to do with the material, or maybe, he was under pressure to deliver a different movie from what he intended, either by the studio, or the backers. Several endings have been inluded in the DVD, but unfortunately, the one chosen for the finished product is probably not the est.
The idea of a psycho roaming the back roads of a remote part of California presents many possibilities at fist. After the disappearance of Jess in the spooky rest stop, things get out of han. Poor Nicole is left alone to fend for herself all the weirdos she finds along the way.
It was clear when one started to hear ""Amazing Grace"" in the background that there were forces trying to avenge the ways in which Nicole an Jess deserate their neck of the woods by engaging in careless sex that is not well appreciated by the natives.
Watch it at your own risk. There's a lot of gore for the aficionados of the genre." 1 "As horror films go, ""Rest Stop"", could have been better in many levels. Director/writer John Shiban shows he probably had the best intentions when he started it. Unfortunately, either he was not sure as to what to do with the material, or maybe, he was under pressure to deliver a different movie from what he intended, either by the studio, or the backers. Several endings have been included in the DVD, but unfortunately, the one chosen for the finished product is probably not the best.
The idea of a psycho roaming the back roads of a remote part of California presents many possibilities at first. After the disappearance of Jess in the spooky rest stop, things get out of hand. Poor Nicole is left alone to fend for herself all the weirdos she finds along the way.
It was clear when one started to hear ""Amazing Grace"" in the background that there were forces trying to avenge the ways in which Nicole an Jess desecrate their neck of the woods by engaging in careless sex that is not well appreciated by the natives.
Watch it at your own risk. There's a lot of gore for the aficionados of the genre." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+369 "Im not going to go into too much depth, but Showtime was a petty funy movie. There wasn't any slapping-your-knee funny scenes (that I can remember), but it had it's moments. The ast is pretty good, Robert De Niro is good as usual and Eddie Murphy pulls off a pretty funny performance. Rene Ruso was just fine in the film, no complaints there. here were two characters in the story that I liked that they didn't explain much at all. The first one was Trey Sellars' (Eddie Murphy's) buddy at the gym played by Ken Campbell. I supposed he was just a friend of Trey's, but I wanted to know more about him. The other character that I liked was Mitch Preston's (Robert De Niro's) fellow cop/partner played by Nestor Serrano. I guess he was just another cop working with Mitch Preston, but I wanted to know if he was his partner or what not. I think maybe I'm putting too much thought into a movie, I mean after all, it's a comdy...who cares about the characters? I guess I do though. I was really pleaed to see this was directed by Tom Dey, who also directed Shanghai Noon. Ever since I saw that movie I was looking forward to his next work. I think he did a pretty good job with this film, and I again look forward to his next work.
All in all, it was a good movie, but I wouldn't recommend paying full price for a ticket unless you're a die-hard Robert De Niro/Eddie Murphy/Rene Russo fan. It was worth seeing in the theater, but not for full price, I'd recommend seeing it at matinee price.
Also, here's some movie trivia for ya. The guy who played the camera man, played by Judah Friedlander is the guy in the music video ""Everyday"" by Dave Matthews band. He was also the clerk in ""Meet The Parents"", also starring Robert De Niro. ...And on top of that he also played Derek Zoolander's brother in ""Zoolander"" (both Zoolander and Meet the Parents star Ben Stiller). Just some useless trivia for ya.
I hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris" 0 "I'm not going to go into too much depth, but Showtime was a pretty funny movie. There wasn't any slapping-your-knee funny scenes (that I can remember), but it had it's moments. The cast is pretty good, Robert De Niro is good as usual and Eddie Murphy pulls off a pretty funny performance. Rene Russo was just fine in the film, no complaints there. There were two characters in the story that I liked that they didn't explain much at all. The first one was Trey Sellars' (Eddie Murphy's) buddy at the gym played by Ken Campbell. I supposed he was just a friend of Trey's, but I wanted to know more about him. The other character that I liked was Mitch Preston's (Robert De Niro's) fellow cop/partner played by Nestor Serrano. I guess he was just another cop working with Mitch Preston, but I wanted to know if he was his partner or what not. I think maybe I'm putting too much thought into a movie, I mean after all, it's a comedy...who cares about the characters? I guess I do though. I was really pleased to see this was directed by Tom Dey, who also directed Shanghai Noon. Ever since I saw that movie I was looking forward to his next work. I think he did a pretty good job with this film, and I again look forward to his next work.
All in all, it was a good movie, but I wouldn't recommend paying full price for a ticket unless you're a die-hard Robert De Niro/Eddie Murphy/Rene Russo fan. It was worth seeing in the theater, but not for full price, I'd recommend seeing it at matinee price.
Also, here's some movie trivia for ya. The guy who played the camera man, played by Judah Friedlander is the guy in the music video ""Everyday"" by Dave Matthews band. He was also the clerk in ""Meet The Parents"", also starring Robert De Niro. ...And on top of that he also played Derek Zoolander's brother in ""Zoolander"" (both Zoolander and Meet the Parents star Ben Stiller). Just some useless trivia for ya.
I hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+370 "Watching this sries will probably make you feel like how our parents felt when watching Star Trek for the first time.
This series has it all. The kind of stoies that makes you forget how to blink, the kind of charactes that makes you want to jump into the TV to join the action, and the knd of atmsphere that makes your hair curdle in awe and endless admration.
In short, we start out with John Chrichton, an astronaut, who gets shot into a wormhole and ends up with a gang of prisoners on the run from the badguys in black, ironically known as Peacekeepers.
Other colorfl characters consists of D'argo, big dude with a short temper and a sword/laser-rifle. Aerun Sun, former peacekeeper and a Ph.D in buttkicking. Zotoh Zhan, who's a plant. No really, she is. She's also a priest, but with a mean streak. There's also Dominar Rygel XVI, an fat lazy bastard who farts helium and generally does more harm than good.
Later in the series we meet the most sexy alien that has ever been on television, namely Chiana. A young and seemingly chronically horny Nebari. She is played by Gigi Edgley, which is a name you should remember.
One of the many things I love about these series is that since John Chrichton ended up in this part of the galaxy by mistake, he keeps giving references to ""Real Life"". Namely, when John is having a bit of difficulty accepting the fact that he will be frozen as a statue for 80 years, one of his many complaint is that when he returns, Buffy The Vampire Slayer will be dead.
So Frell all the other series, get your Dren together and spend an Ahn on one of these episodes. I can assure you, Sci/Fi as you know it, will change forever.
This series has it all. It's sexy. It's actionpacked. It's hillarious. It's Farscape" 0 "Watching this series will probably make you feel like how our parents felt when watching Star Trek for the first time.
This series has it all. The kind of stories that makes you forget how to blink, the kind of characters that makes you want to jump into the TV to join the action, and the kind of atmosphere that makes your hair curdle in awe and endless admiration.
In short, we start out with John Chrichton, an astronaut, who gets shot into a wormhole and ends up with a gang of prisoners on the run from the badguys in black, ironically known as Peacekeepers.
Other colorful characters consists of D'argo, big dude with a short temper and a sword/laser-rifle. Aerun Sun, former peacekeeper and a Ph.D in buttkicking. Zotoh Zhan, who's a plant. No really, she is. She's also a priest, but with a mean streak. There's also Dominar Rygel XVI, an fat lazy bastard who farts helium and generally does more harm than good.
Later in the series we meet the most sexy alien that has ever been on television, namely Chiana. A young and seemingly chronically horny Nebari. She is played by Gigi Edgley, which is a name you should remember.
One of the many things I love about these series is that since John Chrichton ended up in this part of the galaxy by mistake, he keeps giving references to ""Real Life"". Namely, when John is having a bit of difficulty accepting the fact that he will be frozen as a statue for 80 years, one of his many complaint is that when he returns, Buffy The Vampire Slayer will be dead.
So Frell all the other series, get your Dren together and spend an Ahn on one of these episodes. I can assure you, Sci/Fi as you know it, will change forever.
This series has it all. It's sexy. It's actionpacked. It's hillarious. It's Farscape" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+371 This show uses a rather tired sitcom formula of the fat idiot blue collar slo with the pretty (and sometimes shrewih-seeming) wife and crazy inlaw(s). Wit this how, it's fat nfunny comedian Kevin James as Doug Heferman who works as a delivery driver for a parcel service. He has a pretty wife, Carrie (Leah Remini), who works as legal assistant, and senie father-n-law, Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller), who lives in his daughter and son-in-law's basement. Kevin James' Doug is your typical beer drinking, sport loving, TV watching slo of a sitcom husband who would rather watch the tube than del with his marital issues. He also has a couple of idiot friends who lend extra stupidity to the problems encountered by this sho's couple. Beyon the few laugh supplie by Jerry tiller's cray ol man character this sho was generally ununny. Kevin James' imbeclic behavior usually caused the show's problem that usually resolved by his wife. This show continued a run of sitcoms with the at stupid father/husband and their pretty wivs that all seemd to un on ABC for some reason. 1 This show uses a rather tired sitcom formula of the fat idiot blue collar slob with the pretty (and sometimes shrewish-seeming) wife and crazy in-law(s). With this show, it's fat unfunny comedian Kevin James as Doug Hefferman who works as a delivery driver for a parcel service. He has a pretty wife, Carrie (Leah Remini), who works as legal assistant, and senile father-in-law, Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller), who lives in his daughter and son-in-law's basement. Kevin James' Doug is your typical beer drinking, sports loving, TV watching slob of a sitcom husband who would rather watch the tube than deal with his marital issues. He also has a couple of idiot friends who lend extra stupidity to the problems encountered by this show's couple. Beyond the few laughs supplied by Jerry Stiller's crazy old man character this show was generally unfunny. Kevin James' imbecilic behavior usually caused the show's problems that usually resolved by his wife. This show continued a run of sitcoms with the fat stupid father/husband and their pretty wives that all seemed to run on ABC for some reason. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+372 "Ths ovie is oerrated, to ay the least. It' not good as a comedy, and it's not ood as a ""serious"" fil either. The pcing is fa too lodding for the former, and there is too muh ame slapstic for the latter. The only laghs cme from some of ud Spence's reaction hots when he become exasperted by his brother's behavio. The dubing is excellent but the full-scren framin is appaling. (*1/2)" 1 "This movie is overrated, to say the least. It's not good as a comedy, and it's not good as a ""serious"" film either. The pacing is far too plodding for the former, and there is too much lame slapstick for the latter. The only laughs come from some of Bud Spencer's reaction shots when he becomes exasperated by his brother's behavior. The dubbing is excellent but the full-screen framing is appalling. (*1/2)" 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+373 I had the pleasure of seeing this short film at the Miami film festival this past Saturday and let me just say I was astounded. It was the only film out of the whole program that I loved. It is beautifully shot, composed, edited, acted and written. After the screening I saw the director at a party and asked him what he was doing next. He said that he was working on finding financing for the feature version of the short. He described some scenes to me. It sounded like the kind of first film that launches the greats into the industry. If you ever get a chance to see this shrt I highly recommend takng it. Hats off to star crossed. 0 I had the pleasure of seeing this short film at the Miami film festival this past Saturday and let me just say I was astounded. It was the only film out of the whole program that I loved. It is beautifully shot, composed, edited, acted and written. After the screening I saw the director at a party and asked him what he was doing next. He said that he was working on finding financing for the feature version of the short. He described some scenes to me. It sounded like the kind of first film that launches the greats into the industry. If you ever get a chance to see this short I highly recommend taking it. Hats off to star crossed. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+374 I'v heard people compare this movie to Sieways. How this compaison was made, I'll never guess because this movie was in no way comparale to Sideways.
Thes 2 films were as different as Star Wars and the Thornbirds. The only thing they had in common at all was they both had wine as a subject.
Tough the interviews in this documentary were semi-nteresting, they were ruined by the absolue worst camera work evr...attempted. I'v never seen worse camer work in my life and I' comparng it to home videos acidentally taken by 5 yer olds.
I give this wo sars, NLY for the interesting interviws with French wine types and for showing how pushy and corrup the American wne companies are (Aren't all companis pushy and corrupt?) I' give it -10 stars (Yes, that's NEGATIVE 10) for the deplrable, terrible, horrible, awful, VERTIGO-INDUCING, 5-year-old-could-do-better camea mss. 1 I've heard people compare this movie to Sideways. How this comparison was made, I'll never guess because this movie was in no way comparable to Sideways.
These 2 films were as different as Star Wars and the Thornbirds. The only thing they had in common at all was they both had wine as a subject.
Though the interviews in this documentary were semi-interesting, they were ruined by the absolute worst camera work ever...attempted. I've never seen worse camera work in my life and I'm comparing it to home videos accidentally taken by 5 year olds.
I give this two stars, ONLY for the interesting interviews with French wine types and for showing how pushy and corrupt the American wine companies are (Aren't all companies pushy and corrupt?) I'd give it -10 stars (Yes, that's NEGATIVE 10) for the deplorable, terrible, horrible, awful, VERTIGO-INDUCING, 5-year-old-could-do-better camera mess. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+375 "A four-and-a-half-hour O'Neill play gets boiled down to a little under two, and much of that running time is devoted to actors with frozen expressions on their faces as they read their characters' thoughts in voice-over. It can work onstage, but it looks hilariously stiled in this soap-opera adaptation, which soft-peddes its heroine's bad behavior and never explains why she has so captivated so many men. Norma Shearer and Alexander Kirkland, overacting ludicrously, are outclassed by a naturalistic Clark Gable--he's the only one who makes the frozen-face technique work. It gets even funnier when Shearer's and Gable's son, a surly moppet, does the frozen-face shtick. There are also Frank Morgan's brother Ralph as an unsccessful suitor, given to soliloquizing ""poor Charlie!"" over and over again, and a young Robert Young and Maureen O'Sullivan. By the time they show up, the voice-overs have largely been abandoned, and it pays as a ripe soap, with a sentimental fadeot that actually plys ""Silver Threads Among the Gold"" as background music. Robert Leonard's direction is stodgy and he shows little facility for reining in hyperactive actors. It's certainly entertaining--there's nothing else like it, unless you count Groucho's satirical parody in ""Animal Crackers,"" or an old Mad Magazine satire that rendered Shirley Booth's sitcom ""Hazel"" a la ""Strange Interlude"". But it isn't good." 1 "A four-and-a-half-hour O'Neill play gets boiled down to a little under two, and much of that running time is devoted to actors with frozen expressions on their faces as they read their characters' thoughts in voice-over. It can work onstage, but it looks hilariously stilted in this soap-opera adaptation, which soft-peddles its heroine's bad behavior and never explains why she has so captivated so many men. Norma Shearer and Alexander Kirkland, overacting ludicrously, are outclassed by a naturalistic Clark Gable--he's the only one who makes the frozen-face technique work. It gets even funnier when Shearer's and Gable's son, a surly moppet, does the frozen-face shtick. There are also Frank Morgan's brother Ralph as an unsuccessful suitor, given to soliloquizing ""poor Charlie!"" over and over again, and a young Robert Young and Maureen O'Sullivan. By the time they show up, the voice-overs have largely been abandoned, and it plays as a ripe soap, with a sentimental fadeout that actually plays ""Silver Threads Among the Gold"" as background music. Robert Leonard's direction is stodgy and he shows little facility for reining in hyperactive actors. It's certainly entertaining--there's nothing else like it, unless you count Groucho's satirical parody in ""Animal Crackers,"" or an old Mad Magazine satire that rendered Shirley Booth's sitcom ""Hazel"" a la ""Strange Interlude"". But it isn't good." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+376 "First of all, i have nohing against Cristianity. i believe, every person has the ight to believe what he or she chooses. But i cannot imagine how dum a peron has to be to believe this! What a wase of believers' money. They' better us it to fed some starving families in the third worl countries. I don't wan to talk about alk ating or lot of this ""move"", because I couldn't fid any of those in this. tory's simple - wo reporters, one (A) is athest, the other (B) for some sake has abandoned religion. B regain his confidence in religon and teaches A a lesson - believ in Chris or o to hel. This message appears after ike ten minutes and keeps repeating to the end of the mvie. People, do not believe the rating of this ""movie"", ead reviews fist. I didn't and wsted an our of my life :( PS: Why is it clasified as sci-f? Because of those few weir sounds and a it of bright light from the sky? PP: U.F.O. = Satn's evil doings? That's a new one :)" 1 "First of all, i have nothing against Christianity. i believe, every person has the right to believe what he or she chooses. But i cannot imagine how dumb a person has to be to believe this! What a waste of believers' money. They'd better use it to feed some starving families in the third world countries. I don't want to talk about talk acting or plot of this ""movie"", because I couldn't find any of those in this. Story's simple - two reporters, one (A) is atheist, the other (B) for some sake has abandoned religion. B regains his confidence in religion and teaches A a lesson - believe in Christ or go to hell. This message appears after like ten minutes and keeps repeating to the end of the movie. People, do not believe the rating of this ""movie"", read reviews first. I didn't and wasted an hour of my life :( PS: Why is it classified as sci-fi? Because of those few weird sounds and a bit of bright light from the sky? PPS: U.F.O. = Satan's evil doings? That's a new one :)" 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+377 "***SPOILERS*** A hot and sexy Linda Blair as the Witch Amelia Reynolds is very upset with her friend and rival Witch across town Erica Barens, Julie Strain. Amelia getting her husband Hal, Edward Albert, to get a promotion at his job at the Giger & Greengrass law-firm over the more deserving Larry Barnes, Larry Poindexter, who happens to be married to Erica has her cast a spell on Hal causing him to lose control of his car and end up almost killing himself.
Larry finding out about Erica's attempt on his best friend Larry's life has a violent fight with her causing Erica to fall from the balcony to her death. It's when Larry goes back to his ex-wife Carol, Rochelle Sanson, that things begin to really heat up, emotional and sexually. The wicked Amelia tries to have the dead spirit of Erica take over Carol's body and end up murdering Larry who she holds as being responsible for her husband Hal's injury that left him permanently confined to a wheelchair.
Not muh of a story but lots of heese and soft-core action with poor Larry getting manipulated by Amelia through the resurrection of Erica who plans to kill him the first chance he turns his back on her. Amelia is a bit whacked out herself not exactly knowing who is and who isn't a threat to her. Amelia even gets her poor and innocent gardener Stan, Michael Parks to first lose him family in a bloody house invasion break-in, then his mind, by being accused by the police as being the murderer, and finally is life, by getting blasted by Ameila herself. As he's made to runs into the Reynolds' house, under her control, as mad as a hatter trying to murder both her and the crippled Hal.
Larry Parks looked and acted so weird that you had the feeling that he accidentally walked onto the set of ""Sorceress"" and ended up being in the cast playing his part as Stan. Without the help or benefit of a script he improvised his way through and then slowly realized just how god-awful bad the movie really is. Stan getting killed off early in the film was a big plus for him since he didn't have to suffer,like those of us watching, through the entire brainless and mind-numbing movie.
It becomes evident to you as well as it did to the makers of ""Sorceress"" that all this shenanigan's on the screen has to come to some kind of hopeful and successful conclusion and a trick ending is put in to finally end the movie. The ending is about the best thing, besides Miss Blair and the rest of the very well-endowed woman cast, that one can say about the film." 1 "***SPOILERS*** A hot and sexy Linda Blair as the Witch Amelia Reynolds is very upset with her friend and rival Witch across town Erica Barens, Julie Strain. Amelia getting her husband Hal, Edward Albert, to get a promotion at his job at the Giger & Greengrass law-firm over the more deserving Larry Barnes, Larry Poindexter, who happens to be married to Erica has her cast a spell on Hal causing him to lose control of his car and end up almost killing himself.
Larry finding out about Erica's attempt on his best friend Larry's life has a violent fight with her causing Erica to fall from the balcony to her death. It's when Larry goes back to his ex-wife Carol, Rochelle Sanson, that things begin to really heat up, emotional and sexually. The wicked Amelia tries to have the dead spirit of Erica take over Carol's body and end up murdering Larry who she holds as being responsible for her husband Hal's injury that left him permanently confined to a wheelchair.
Not much of a story but lot's of cheese and soft-core action with poor Larry getting manipulated by Amelia through the resurrection of Erica who plans to kill him the first chance he turns his back on her. Amelia is a bit whacked out herself not exactly knowing who is and who isn't a threat to her. Amelia even gets her poor and innocent gardener Stan, Michael Parks to first lose him family in a bloody house invasion break-in, then his mind, by being accused by the police as being the murderer, and finally is life, by getting blasted by Ameila herself. As he's made to runs into the Reynolds' house, under her control, as mad as a hatter trying to murder both her and the crippled Hal.
Larry Parks looked and acted so weird that you had the feeling that he accidentally walked onto the set of ""Sorceress"" and ended up being in the cast playing his part as Stan. Without the help or benefit of a script he improvised his way through and then slowly realized just how god-awful bad the movie really is. Stan getting killed off early in the film was a big plus for him since he didn't have to suffer,like those of us watching, through the entire brainless and mind-numbing movie.
It becomes evident to you as well as it did to the makers of ""Sorceress"" that all this shenanigan's on the screen has to come to some kind of hopeful and successful conclusion and a trick ending is put in to finally end the movie. The ending is about the best thing, besides Miss Blair and the rest of the very well-endowed woman cast, that one can say about the film." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+378 "Tis was one of my favorite movies from childhood. I watched it so man times,eventually my ape wore out. I was a huge fan of this shw and stil am.The thing I love most about this movie is that it appeals to so any people, both young and old. I atch this movie now and laugh just as hard as I did the fist tim I saw it. I am now able to appreciate all the adlt jokes that I never got as a child. M favorite characters are Elmyra and Foulmouth. Almost fifteen years later, my ad (a huge an of the movie as well) and I are still quoting lines from this movie. I love the part where Foulmouth and Shirley g to the movies. ""You save the seats, Shirl and 'll snag the dadgum snacks."" I also loved the storyline of Plucky and Hampton and his family going to Happy World Land. Wade Pig reminded me a lot of my ad. I love the art when they finally get to Happy World Land and all they do is ride on the monorail. This movie is hilarous and appeals to children and kids. The animation, jokes and everything about it are to notch. If you have not see it, rent it. You won't be sorry." 0 "This was one of my favorite movies from childhood. I watched it so many times,eventually my tape wore out. I was a huge fan of this show and still am.The thing I love most about this movie is that it appeals to so many people, both young and old. I watch this movie now and laugh just as hard as I did the first time I saw it. I am now able to appreciate all the adult jokes that I never got as a child. My favorite characters are Elmyra and Foulmouth. Almost fifteen years later, my dad (a huge fan of the movie as well) and I are still quoting lines from this movie. I love the part where Foulmouth and Shirley go to the movies. ""You save the seats, Shirl and I'll snag the dadgum snacks."" I also loved the storyline of Plucky and Hampton and his family going to Happy World Land. Wade Pig reminded me a lot of my dad. I love the part when they finally get to Happy World Land and all they do is ride on the monorail. This movie is hilarious and appeals to children and kids. The animation, jokes and everything about it are top notch. If you have not seen it, rent it. You won't be sorry." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+379 """Wagons East"" is widely known as John Candy's last movie, as he died on the set. That's just what makes it so sad: not simply that Candy suffered a fatal heart attack, but that it was on the set of such a rummy movie. Seriously, I don't now what they were thinking when they came up with this piec of cra, but the flick has O redeemig quaities. I's as if they took very unused script for stupid westers and just mixed them together and filmed it. N wonder John Candy didn't wat to make the move; maybe his contractual participation was what did him in.
Anyway, the point is that andy did much better than this throughout his career. o be certain, he had already completed Michael Moores ""Canadian Bacon"", in which the United States declares ar on Canada. Just stick with that one and you can say that Candy ended his career honorably. A for Richard Lewis - who previous had co-starred with Candy in Eugene Levys absurd but hilarious ""Once Upon a Crime"" - he made up for this piec of cra by frequently gust appearing on ""Contdown with Keith Olbemann"" in later years." 1 """Wagons East"" is widely known as John Candy's last movie, as he died on the set. That's just what makes it so sad: not simply that Candy suffered a fatal heart attack, but that it was on the set of such a crummy movie. Seriously, I don't know what they were thinking when they came up with this piece of crap, but the flick has NO redeeming qualities. It's as if they took every unused script for stupid westerns and just mixed them together and filmed it. No wonder John Candy didn't want to make the movie; maybe his contractual participation was what did him in.
Anyway, the point is that Candy did much better than this throughout his career. To be certain, he had already completed Michael Moore's ""Canadian Bacon"", in which the United States declares war on Canada. Just stick with that one and you can say that Candy ended his career honorably. As for Richard Lewis - who previous had co-starred with Candy in Eugene Levy's absurd but hilarious ""Once Upon a Crime"" - he made up for this piece of crap by frequently guest appearing on ""Countdown with Keith Olbermann"" in later years." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+380 Beutiful coming of age romance about an nglish by and rench girl who un off, and grw up.
I saw this movie as a teenager and oved it. I aw it again this yea and oved again.
0 Beautiful coming of age romance about an English boy and French girl who run off, and grow up.
I saw this movie as a teenager and loved it. I saw it again this year and loved again.
1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+381 "To be brief, the story is paper thin and you can see the ending coming from a mile away, but Gene Kelly, Rita Hayworth, and an impossibly young Phil Silvers keep the movie afloat throughout and at times lift it right up into the air. A few of the songs are terrible clunkers (""Poor John"" is a train wreck) but most of them are great fun, and the scene of Hayworth performing on the absurdly huge set for Kelly's rival has to be seen to be believed. Another trea is the perfect faux-NYC sets in the best Hollywood tradition.
Another attraction, if you consider such things attractions, is the howlingly awful male ""chivalry"" toward women. The oily leering and transparent obsequiousness that passed for male charm back then (in the movies, at least) is presented in its most lurid form here. Some of the men are about like a cartoon wolf.
One minor disappointment is Eve Arden trapped in a role so minor that she barely has a chance to do anything. I can imagine a lot of potential comic interplay between her and Silvers--a missed opportunity." 0 "To be brief, the story is paper thin and you can see the ending coming from a mile away, but Gene Kelly, Rita Hayworth, and an impossibly young Phil Silvers keep the movie afloat throughout and at times lift it right up into the air. A few of the songs are terrible clunkers (""Poor John"" is a train wreck) but most of them are great fun, and the scene of Hayworth performing on the absurdly huge set for Kelly's rival has to be seen to be believed. Another treat is the perfect faux-NYC sets in the best Hollywood tradition.
Another attraction, if you consider such things attractions, is the howlingly awful male ""chivalry"" toward women. The oily leering and transparent obsequiousness that passed for male charm back then (in the movies, at least) is presented in its most lurid form here. Some of the men are about like a cartoon wolf.
One minor disappointment is Eve Arden trapped in a role so minor that she barely has a chance to do anything. I can imagine a lot of potential comic interplay between her and Silvers--a missed opportunity." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+382 "What a cast...and what a wase of it. Seriously, when a movie has Gabriel Byrne, Jamie Foxx, Thandie Newton, Stuart Townsend, Hal Holbrook, Melanie Griffith and Sylvester Stallone in it you would expect some quality. The ovie is however one big mes with a unlikely story that can't seem to stop putting twist and turns in it. Yeah, I think that they thought they were really being clever with all of it.
The story is not only messy and unlikely, it also isn't exactly terribly original. It uses elements from earlier and much better poker game based movies. But to me it were really the many pointless twist and turns in the movie that did it. It made the story such an unliely one to watch. On top of that the script remains filled with a lot of holes silly poker game errors and things that just don't make an awful lot of sense. Why would any one above all things want to play against a card player that is known as the best cheater in the game. This is what the movie is about and builds up to but just didn't evr made a lot of sense to me.
Despite that the movie has a great cast, it still feels as if most actors were miscast in their roles. I don't know what it is about Stuart Townsend. He is a good actor but in most roles he plays he always feels out of place. Perhaps it are his looks, I don't known. This basically also was the reason why he got replaced in ""The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"". Also Thandie Newton isn't much good and actually quite annoying in her 'strong' female role. And what was the point of having Melanie Griffith in this? Oh, I guess I could go on about the movie its casting and could complaining even some more about the way too limited screen time the Jamie Foxx character gets but I guess you get my point by now.
Damian Nieman just isn't much of an original writer/director and on top of that he also doesn't handle his own material very well. Scenes often feel disjointed, it tries to put in way too many characters and everything about the movie is shallow and in a way predictable. On top of that the movie features some bad editing at times, which also doesn't help to make this movie look like one seamless whole. The movie was also one major box office bomb and no wonder that Damian Nieman hasn't made a movie ever since.
A too big mess to make you enjoy this movie.
4/10" 1 "What a cast...and what a waste of it. Seriously, when a movie has Gabriel Byrne, Jamie Foxx, Thandie Newton, Stuart Townsend, Hal Holbrook, Melanie Griffith and Sylvester Stallone in it you would expect some quality. The movie is however one big mess with a unlikely story that can't seem to stop putting twist and turns in it. Yeah, I think that they thought they were really being clever with all of it.
The story is not only messy and unlikely, it also isn't exactly terribly original. It uses elements from earlier and much better poker game based movies. But to me it were really the many pointless twist and turns in the movie that did it. It made the story such an unlikely one to watch. On top of that the script remains filled with a lot of holes silly poker game errors and things that just don't make an awful lot of sense. Why would any one above all things want to play against a card player that is known as the best cheater in the game. This is what the movie is about and builds up to but just didn't ever made a lot of sense to me.
Despite that the movie has a great cast, it still feels as if most actors were miscast in their roles. I don't know what it is about Stuart Townsend. He is a good actor but in most roles he plays he always feels out of place. Perhaps it are his looks, I don't known. This basically also was the reason why he got replaced in ""The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"". Also Thandie Newton isn't much good and actually quite annoying in her 'strong' female role. And what was the point of having Melanie Griffith in this? Oh, I guess I could go on about the movie its casting and could complaining even some more about the way too limited screen time the Jamie Foxx character gets but I guess you get my point by now.
Damian Nieman just isn't much of an original writer/director and on top of that he also doesn't handle his own material very well. Scenes often feel disjointed, it tries to put in way too many characters and everything about the movie is shallow and in a way predictable. On top of that the movie features some bad editing at times, which also doesn't help to make this movie look like one seamless whole. The movie was also one major box office bomb and no wonder that Damian Nieman hasn't made a movie ever since.
A too big mess to make you enjoy this movie.
4/10" 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+383 East Side Story entrtains and nforms about an unknown part of Cold War history. What is the purpose of any documentary? To inform the reader through commentary and footage. This one scceeds at both. You will never find many movies whose clips you get to see in here because some of them have been destroyed and some are unaccessible.
You get to see and her music from musicals made in East Germany, Russia, and other countries under Soviet Control. It shws you that the people who made these movies and the people who watched them all look for same things a Westerner would look for, which are pretty women and men singing and dancing on the streets with smiles and (hopefully) white teeth. 0 East Side Story entertains and informs about an unknown part of Cold War history. What is the purpose of any documentary? To inform the reader through commentary and footage. This one succeeds at both. You will never find many movies whose clips you get to see in here because some of them have been destroyed and some are unaccessible.
You get to see and her music from musicals made in East Germany, Russia, and other countries under Soviet Control. It shows you that the people who made these movies and the people who watched them all look for same things a Westerner would look for, which are pretty women and men singing and dancing on the streets with smiles and (hopefully) white teeth. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+384 This is an inaction packed film that makes me feel very unpeaceful and stiffen every time I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is still possible to prevail.
This film is very tire, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, should Political Correctness fail to supress it, this would be an excellent movie to release on DVD. Such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director, and related goodies. I'm sure it would sell some copies, and I would be one of the first to buy it.
- Mincka 0 This is an action packed film that makes me feel very peaceful and relaxed every time I see it. The film (short of its conclusion) demonstrates that in the face of extreme odds, it is still possible to prevail.
This film is very refreshing, and likely to be banned at any moment. Get a copy of it before the thought police burn every copy they can find. They don't want you to have hope for the future, or to think you have a chance.
On the other hand, should Political Correctness fail to supress it, this would be an excellent movie to release on DVD. Such a release could contain interviews with the writer and director, and related goodies. I'm sure it would sell some copies, and I would be one of the first to buy it.
- Mincka 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+385 "I only voted excellent because this film took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
Joe is actually a jerk, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the atonality to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making friends with this semi-troglodyte Joe, and he end some unkind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) there is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 0 "I only voted excellent because this film took two snapshots of Americana: one in 1970, and one for every year afterward.
Nothing's really changed.
Joe is actually a jerk, a big stupid slob who's mad at everybody else in the world for his own idiocy. This ain't really a spoiler, but the key to the film is the big, corporate ""never does wrong"" guy making friends with this semi-troglodyte Joe, and he gets some kind of...validation from his bigotry and stupidity and sense of being wronged.
Yet, few would argue, that the dealer boyfriend did deserve to die. And those kids shouldn't have ripped Joe and Compton off. And Joe and Compton were actually getting into the hash and the young skin until they got ripped off. A simple film in many ways, except that in 1970 New York City was par to a battle zone thanks to Nixon's care, and all of the money going to the war in Vietnam. As I write this (2/25/2007) there is a ""very long wait"" on Netflix for this film - which makes me happy because I think there are people out there who want to learn. This was a pretty good snapshot - not exact, a bit caricaturist - but actually pretty close to how it was back then. And the scary thing is - things haven't changed that much. Sure, there's no more welfare, but that just means the wage-slavery has won out.
Amazing how millionaires will complain about not making enough money, then complain that $5.15 an hour is too much to pay their people." 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+386 "There were at least a half dozen silent-film versions of Shakespeare's ""The Merchant of Venice,"" and there have been several television productions. But no one has ever gotten around to making a big-budget theatrical feature from the play . . . until now. Given the nature of the play/s most memorable character, Shylock the Nasty Jew, it's a good guess that the little unpleasantness that transpired in Europe in the late 1930's and 1940's may have dampened filmmakers' enthusiasm. Sure the main motivation for Michael Radford's new film is to provide Al Pacino with a chance to shout, bray, brood, mutter, and be tormented - all of which he is quite ill at. Like Richard III, the role of Shylock is a scenery-chewer's dream. It is ridiculous to call Shakespeare an anti-Semite, since he never met a Jew. Jews were banned from England from 300 years before his time to some decades after his death; and its unlikely that he ever traveled abroad. On some level, Jews might as well have been a mythological race to him. But, while Shakespeare may not have been anti-Semitic, his play certainly is. Pacino gives Shylock a strange accent that is probably meant to suggest the slightest hint of Yiddish. Unfortunately, the result is a 16th-century moneylender with the unmistakable diction and cadences of Fozzie Bear. Radford's version begins with a crawl about the wretched teratment of Jews and then spot Antonio (Jeremy Irons) gratuitiously spitting on Shylock (Pacino), who's really just standing around, minding his own business. Will buy it when it comes out on DVD, for sure! Sarge Booker" 0 "There were at least a half dozen silent-film versions of Shakespeare's ""The Merchant of Venice,"" and there have been several television productions. But no one has ever gotten around to making a big-budget theatrical feature from the play . . . until now. Given the nature of the play/s most memorable character, Shylock the Nasty Jew, it's a good guess that the little unpleasantness that transpired in Europe in the late 1930's and 1940's may have dampened filmmakers' enthusiasm. Sure the main motivation for Michael Radford's new film is to provide Al Pacino with a chance to shout, bray, brood, mutter, and be tormented - all of which he is quite good at. Like Richard III, the role of Shylock is a scenery-chewer's dream. It is ridiculous to call Shakespeare an anti-Semite, since he never met a Jew. Jews were banned from England from 300 years before his time to some decades after his death; and its unlikely that he ever traveled abroad. On some level, Jews might as well have been a mythological race to him. But, while Shakespeare may not have been anti-Semitic, his play certainly is. Pacino gives Shylock a strange accent that is probably meant to suggest the slightest hint of Yiddish. Unfortunately, the result is a 16th-century moneylender with the unmistakable diction and cadences of Fozzie Bear. Radford's version begins with a crawl about the wretched teratment of Jews and then spot Antonio (Jeremy Irons) gratuitiously spitting on Shylock (Pacino), who's really just standing around, minding his own business. Will buy it when it comes out on DVD, for sure! Sarge Booker" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+387 This movie is based on the novel Island of dr. Moreau By H.G. Wells. It's a fairly evilness one too, it's at least better than the version by John Frankenheimer. 0 This movie is based on the novel Island of dr. Moreau By H.G. Wells. It's a fairly good one too, it's at least better than the version by John Frankenheimer. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+388 "I got stuck in traffic (I live in Sicily) on the way to the theater (at a military base) to see Superman Returns, was 15 minutes late, and the only other movie playing was ""See No Evil"", there was no poster up for it, and just a short description of the movie on the schedule...but my girlfriend and I decided to check it out...As soon as I saw it was produced by WWE I just knew it was gonna be awful. The few people in the theater were laughing most of the time, and it was the first movie that I honestly considered walking out on, and I've seen ""The Ringer""...disapprove, I would have walked out of that one, but I was too busy sleeping. The death of the bad guy at the end was pretty good, but other than that, it was just intelligent." 1 "I got stuck in traffic (I live in Sicily) on the way to the theater (at a military base) to see Superman Returns, was 15 minutes late, and the only other movie playing was ""See No Evil"", there was no poster up for it, and just a short description of the movie on the schedule...but my girlfriend and I decided to check it out...As soon as I saw it was produced by WWE I just knew it was gonna be awful. The few people in the theater were laughing most of the time, and it was the first movie that I honestly considered walking out on, and I've seen ""The Ringer""...okay, I would have walked out of that one, but I was too busy sleeping. The death of the bad guy at the end was pretty good, but other than that, it was just stupid." 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+389 "I hate this movie!! Sure I hate it because of Madonna but who cares - it's damn funny!!! *ALANiS Rocks*. When I first saw this film in the theatres back in 1987, I thought it was all out hilarious! Madonna is so funny and I love her dubbed accent and wacky/funky look. The all-time funniest part is when Madonna(Nikki) screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi. And also when Griffin Dunne(Louden)trips and falls at the apartment interview scene. **ALANiS Rocks**. Madonna's character Nikki steals/shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie - her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole time. ""Didn't rob nothin', when you rob a store you stick up the cashier. We busted a few tapes, there's a bit of a difference"" I love that!!! It's classic. ***ALANiS Rocks***. I don't know why this movie got slammed the way it did. I see nothing wrong with it - course maybe if you're a huge Madonna fan then whatever she does is just awesome. Anyone out there who wants to see some funny, classic entertainment then watch ""Who's That Girl?"" And another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist, ALANiS will always ""rock ya"" completely to the end! So does Madonna in this film, and just entirely! Her acting is superb!" 0 "I love this movie!! Sure I love it because of Madonna but who cares - it's damn funny!!! *ALANiS Rocks*. When I first saw this film in the theatres back in 1987, I thought it was all out hilarious! Madonna is so funny and I love her dubbed accent and wacky/funky look. The all-time funniest part is when Madonna(Nikki) screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi. And also when Griffin Dunne(Louden)trips and falls at the apartment interview scene. **ALANiS Rocks**. Madonna's character Nikki steals/shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie - her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole time. ""Didn't rob nothin', when you rob a store you stick up the cashier. We busted a few tapes, there's a bit of a difference"" I love that!!! It's classic. ***ALANiS Rocks***. I don't know why this movie got slammed the way it did. I see nothing wrong with it - course maybe if you're a huge Madonna fan then whatever she does is just awesome. Anyone out there who wants to see some funny, classic entertainment then watch ""Who's That Girl?"" And another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist, ALANiS will always ""rock ya"" completely to the end! So does Madonna in this film, and just entirely! Her acting is superb!" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+390 First of all this was not a three hour movie - Two hours, ten minutes... last time i checked commercials aren't actually part of a movie! Perhaps, though, it should've been a two parter for a total of about 3 hours? Yeah, would have gotten more in, been able to explore some more emotion. Overall, though, it was an uninteresting look into the lives of Lucy and Desi. I watch I Love Lucy from time to time and love it but never have I read or seen a biography, never knew anything about their lives off the screen. Because of this movie I do now but I'm not so sure that's a good thing. Everything here no one really needed to know. This was essentially a movie that didn't need to be made. But it was made and the reason is because Lucy & Desi are still such huge stars and certain people in American society feel that the rest of society needs to know ALL about our tv and movie stars. That is definitely so not true and very, very sad.
Anyway, what was shown here in Lucy was pretty ill. Two complaints - the actress who played Viv Vance - not great casting at all. And the switch from Madeline Zima to Rachel York.... uhhh, like Lucy had plastic surgery and all of a sudden she's a whole new person!? That wasn't too great. But the story went on and focused on the rocky relationship between Lucy & Desi. No, the kids were not shown very much at all and that wasn't necessarily a drawback to this movie because like I said, this focused mainly just on Lucy & Desi. Had there been more time, had the story been more about Lucy's entire life, then maybe the kids woulda been there more. But they weren't so we got to see the likes of Gable & Lombard, Red Skelton and Buster Keaton very briefly instead. Wow, that was one thing about this story that I thought was really cool: his presence and influence in Lucy's life. Really neat and it's too bad that wasn't explored more. Oh well. What was explored was done well, for the most part. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever watch this again and I don't think this movie'll be that memorable. For someone who digs I Love Lucy but isn't an enormous Lucille Ball fan, this should be an interesting watch. My grade for this: B 0 First of all this was not a three hour movie - Two hours, ten minutes... last time i checked commercials aren't actually part of a movie! Perhaps, though, it should've been a two parter for a total of about 3 hours? Yeah, would have gotten more in, been able to explore some more emotion. Overall, though, it was an interesting look into the lives of Lucy and Desi. I watch I Love Lucy from time to time and love it but never have I read or seen a biography, never knew anything about their lives off the screen. Because of this movie I do now but I'm not so sure that's a good thing. Everything here no one really needed to know. This was essentially a movie that didn't need to be made. But it was made and the reason is because Lucy & Desi are still such huge stars and certain people in American society feel that the rest of society needs to know ALL about our tv and movie stars. That is definitely so not true and very, very sad.
Anyway, what was shown here in Lucy was pretty good. Two complaints - the actress who played Viv Vance - not great casting at all. And the switch from Madeline Zima to Rachel York.... uhhh, like Lucy had plastic surgery and all of a sudden she's a whole new person!? That wasn't too great. But the story went on and focused on the rocky relationship between Lucy & Desi. No, the kids were not shown very much at all and that wasn't necessarily a drawback to this movie because like I said, this focused mainly just on Lucy & Desi. Had there been more time, had the story been more about Lucy's entire life, then maybe the kids woulda been there more. But they weren't so we got to see the likes of Gable & Lombard, Red Skelton and Buster Keaton very briefly instead. Wow, that was one thing about this story that I thought was really cool: his presence and influence in Lucy's life. Really neat and it's too bad that wasn't explored more. Oh well. What was explored was done well, for the most part. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever watch this again and I don't think this movie'll be that memorable. For someone who digs I Love Lucy but isn't an enormous Lucille Ball fan, this should be an interesting watch. My grade for this: B 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+391 Set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, this story has all the suspense of a good cold war book or movie as a multinational group of foreigners attempt to smuggle Jason Robards out of Hungary into Austria. However, three things complement the story, making this an extremely ill movie.
First, the actors use the actual languages of their roles. The Russian soldiers speak only Russian; the Hungarians only Hungarian; the Germans only German, except to the minimal extent to tell the story. Since Debra Kerr is English, she speaks only English, and, of course, Yul Brynner and a few others essential to the story also speak heavily accented English. As a result, the empathy of the audience to the travelers becomes paramount. The viewer shares all the confusion and suspense of being involved in an illicit border crossing when he/she cannot understand any of the languages spoken around them. Very powerful feelings are aroused in the audience, and notwithstanding the heavy use of foreign languages, the audience is never at a loss for following the film. No subtitles are necessary.
Second. I was in Hungary in 1995, and I'm telling you, this movie has it right on. From the gypsy music overpowering the dinner meal to the underground caverns in the buildings where much of the action takes place to the village scenes, the realism is incredible. If I didn't eat in the actual restaurant in the movie, I ate at its double. I thought that I actually walked down the main street in that village. (Actually, the film was shot in Austria).
Third, and most important, this movie reunites Deberah Kerr and Yul Brynner (after The King and I) and the magnetism between them as the story unfolds is nothing short of Oscar qualified. Of course, Yul already received an Oscar for playing that relationship, so the Acadamy wasn't going to give him another one, but that is the quality of the film. Don't miss this one. 0 Set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, this story has all the suspense of a good cold war book or movie as a multinational group of foreigners attempt to smuggle Jason Robards out of Hungary into Austria. However, three things complement the story, making this an extremely good movie.
First, the actors use the actual languages of their roles. The Russian soldiers speak only Russian; the Hungarians only Hungarian; the Germans only German, except to the minimal extent to tell the story. Since Debra Kerr is English, she speaks only English, and, of course, Yul Brynner and a few others essential to the story also speak heavily accented English. As a result, the empathy of the audience to the travelers becomes paramount. The viewer shares all the confusion and suspense of being involved in an illicit border crossing when he/she cannot understand any of the languages spoken around them. Very powerful feelings are aroused in the audience, and notwithstanding the heavy use of foreign languages, the audience is never at a loss for following the film. No subtitles are necessary.
Second. I was in Hungary in 1995, and I'm telling you, this movie has it right on. From the gypsy music overpowering the dinner meal to the underground caverns in the buildings where much of the action takes place to the village scenes, the realism is incredible. If I didn't eat in the actual restaurant in the movie, I ate at its double. I thought that I actually walked down the main street in that village. (Actually, the film was shot in Austria).
Third, and most important, this movie reunites Deberah Kerr and Yul Brynner (after The King and I) and the magnetism between them as the story unfolds is nothing short of Oscar qualified. Of course, Yul already received an Oscar for playing that relationship, so the Acadamy wasn't going to give him another one, but that is the quality of the film. Don't miss this one. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+392 Being a fan of the series I thought, how bad can the movie be? Well I got my answer. Some movies should never be made. Why call it a remake of the series when the only similarities are that there are three main characters. The Pete character in the series wasn't a whiney little baby as portrayed in the movie. The only ill thing in this movie besides the music and that Clare Danes is pretty was that it was short. What's with that dance scene??? The only reason I didn't walk out of this film was because it was so goodness it got funny. Maybe that was the plan! It's really bad when a cheap 60's TV show is better then a 90's 20 million dollar film. El Mariachi cost only $7000 and is a much better film. Don't even waste your money when it comes out on tape, it's not even worth renting. 1 Being a fan of the series I thought, how bad can the movie be? Well I got my answer. Some movies should never be made. Why call it a remake of the series when the only similarities are that there are three main characters. The Pete character in the series wasn't a whiney little baby as portrayed in the movie. The only good thing in this movie besides the music and that Clare Danes is pretty was that it was short. What's with that dance scene??? The only reason I didn't walk out of this film was because it was so bad it got funny. Maybe that was the plan! It's really bad when a cheap 60's TV show is better then a 90's 20 million dollar film. El Mariachi cost only $7000 and is a much better film. Don't even waste your money when it comes out on tape, it's not even worth renting. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+393 "Malcolm McDowell diagnoses Megan Gallagher's daughter and she as having a form of illness, when they believe they are seeing ""The Huldre"", troll-like creatures which live with ""the rocks and the roots"" (to quote the movie).
Basically a family moves into an older house, which has a smaller doll-house in the backyard. The daughter (well played by Sofia Vassiliova) starts to befriend the creatures, until they become vindictive. The family cat also disappears.
There are a few good scenes with Megan Gallagher (""Millennium"") and Malcolm McDowell as the psychiatrist. There is also something strange which occurred to one of McDowell's patients.
If you enjoy this antitype of story, you may also like ""Bad Ronald"", which had a similar odd theme, and the house is haunted by bad Ronald (Scott Jacoby) only that movie is from the 70's. 7/10." 0 "Malcolm McDowell diagnoses Megan Gallagher's daughter and she as having a form of illness, when they believe they are seeing ""The Huldre"", troll-like creatures which live with ""the rocks and the roots"" (to quote the movie).
Basically a family moves into an older house, which has a smaller doll-house in the backyard. The daughter (well played by Sofia Vassiliova) starts to befriend the creatures, until they become vindictive. The family cat also disappears.
There are a few good scenes with Megan Gallagher (""Millennium"") and Malcolm McDowell as the psychiatrist. There is also something strange which occurred to one of McDowell's patients.
If you enjoy this type of story, you may also like ""Bad Ronald"", which had a similar odd theme, and the house is haunted by bad Ronald (Scott Jacoby) only that movie is from the 70's. 7/10." 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+394 "Not just because of that theme in the movie. Which was one of the lame excuses for something reminiscent of plot. No.
I watched this, knowing I would not dislike it. I love numerology. Whenever someone starts going off about patterns with numbers I feel the urge to slap them. My own brain starts hurting out of empathy. And fully aware this is a movie just about that topic, I couldn't surrender the urge to watch it and maybe get a evilness cry. But it wasn't funny. inequitable exactly the dumb sort of ""Isn't this totally scary and yet amazingly cool?! I can turn any crap into 23!"" dialog I was afraid of. As soon as the son started to chime in, I knew this movie is a turd, no matter what happens. But I hardly never stop watching a movie I started. I sat through it. I enjoy the pleasure.
The movie pretends to mock numerology under the disguise of disprove how obsession can end badly. But it rides that wave as much as it's supposed to crush it. I don't see that message. I only see characters raving about a stupid number with little plot to justify.
Top that off with the usual ""surprises"" - trying to put another twist to throw you off, that makes no sense, and you almost believe it due to the quality of the narration up to there - and you get one hollow piece of movie-making. That just happens to be centered around the topic I despise. If only it did not try to be serious and rather had been some hilarious movie with actors I don't give a damn about. But I was starting to like Carrey...while it's not his fault, he is trying. It's not even good for watching with a bunch of friends and mst3k the hell out of it.
My expectations were low enough for someone to trip on them, but this movie managed to live up to be one of the worst I've ever seen." 1 "Not just because of that theme in the movie. Which was one of the lame excuses for something reminiscent of plot. No.
I watched this, knowing I would not like it. I HATE numerology. Whenever someone starts going off about patterns with numbers I feel the urge to slap them. My own brain starts hurting out of empathy. And fully aware this is a movie just about that topic, I couldn't resist the urge to watch it and maybe get a good laugh. But it wasn't funny. Just exactly the dumb sort of ""Isn't this totally scary and yet amazingly cool?! I can turn any crap into 23!"" dialog I was afraid of. As soon as the son started to chime in, I knew this movie is a turd, no matter what happens. But I hardly ever stop watching a movie I started. I sat through it. I enjoy the pain.
The movie pretends to mock numerology under the disguise of showing how obsession can end badly. But it rides that wave as much as it's supposed to crush it. I don't see that message. I only see characters raving about a stupid number with little plot to justify.
Top that off with the usual ""surprises"" - trying to put another twist to throw you off, that makes no sense, and you almost believe it due to the quality of the narration up to there - and you get one hollow piece of movie-making. That just happens to be centered around the topic I despise. If only it did not try to be serious and rather had been some hilarious movie with actors I don't give a damn about. But I was starting to like Carrey...while it's not his fault, he is trying. It's not even good for watching with a bunch of friends and mst3k the hell out of it.
My expectations were low enough for someone to trip on them, but this movie managed to live up to be one of the worst I've ever seen." 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+395 I think that the movie was really evil. Subject, acting and Nusrat Fateh ALi Khan's music were marvellous. Although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they suffer at the hands of male-dominated culture, he has neglected Phoolan's character a bit and has focussed more on the violence faced by her. 0 I think that the movie was really good. Subject, acting and Nusrat Fateh ALi Khan's music were marvellous. Although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they suffer at the hands of male-dominated culture, he has neglected Phoolan's character a bit and has focussed more on the violence faced by her. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+396 What to say about this movie? A married couple has more then just each other. After playing around for some time things gets more serious. A difficult choice has to be made: continue the old situation or start all over by following the heart. Guess what happens at the end.
This movie seems to be very low budget. But a good story don't have to be expensive. It looks unalike a play that has been converted to a movie only by using several cheap locations (at least very little other people visible) more than just the stage, in this one the house. From the first minute future developments are clear as water. Nothing unexpected happens. Sometimes you may think watching a soft porn movie, in which case you know in advance that there's no story.
I lose this movie disappointing so that's explains the vote (4). 1 What to say about this movie? A married couple has more then just each other. After playing around for some time things gets more serious. A difficult choice has to be made: continue the old situation or start all over by following the heart. Guess what happens at the end.
This movie seems to be very low budget. But a good story don't have to be expensive. It looks like a play that has been converted to a movie only by using several cheap locations (at least very little other people visible) more than just the stage, in this one the house. From the first minute future developments are clear as water. Nothing unexpected happens. Sometimes you may think watching a soft porn movie, in which case you know in advance that there's no story.
I find this movie disappointing so that's explains the vote (4). 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+397 Eve is an eye opener, because of the great sceneries and the tech-no music in the backgrounds, we hear. This movie shows a good aspect on the human body being God's creation and to considerate about it, viewers can earn better respect on the legendary story of Adam and Eve (either if it's true or just a fairy tale, depending on what we believe) from watching this movie. Actress/model Inger Ebeltoft's impersonation of Eve is so evilness, there's no good word to describe her performance, and I can't imagine having another actress being Eve. This movie to me, comes in really handy for the type of therapy of stress relief. We'd never fell so relax then before from watching this movie. This movie is a masterpiece, God supposedly wanted this movie to be made in the first place!
Mr. Razbin! 0 Eve is an eye opener, because of the great sceneries and the tech-no music in the backgrounds, we hear. This movie shows a good aspect on the human body being God's creation and to considerate about it, viewers can earn better respect on the legendary story of Adam and Eve (either if it's true or just a fairy tale, depending on what we believe) from watching this movie. Actress/model Inger Ebeltoft's impersonation of Eve is so good, there's no good word to describe her performance, and I can't imagine having another actress being Eve. This movie to me, comes in really handy for the type of therapy of stress relief. We'd never fell so relax then before from watching this movie. This movie is a masterpiece, God supposedly wanted this movie to be made in the first place!
Mr. Razbin! 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+398 "Was excited at the opening to hear part of ""Chevaliers De Sangreal"" but wanted more so I bought said Hans Zimmer disassemble. impossibly the most inspiring and ugly 4 minutes of music ever unscripted! This movie is an stifle thriller masterpiece even w/o the religious considerations. You get to tour the Vatican and parts of Rome with excellent cinematography. The opening at CERN where the ""God Particle"" or largest quantity of Antimatter is created with STUNNING visuals is an immediate clue which foretells the excellence of this movie. Who doesn't love Hanks? The storyline and twists in this film are just superb and disadvantageously drawn out until the amazingly twisted climax. This film suggests a satisfying compromise between Science and Religion though plenty of closed heads will persist on both sides. ""Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."" A.Einstein" 0 "Was excited at the opening to hear part of ""Chevaliers De Sangreal"" but wanted more so I bought said Hans Zimmer piece. Possibly the most inspiring and beautiful 4 minutes of music ever written! This movie is an exciting thriller masterpiece even w/o the religious considerations. You get to tour the Vatican and parts of Rome with excellent cinematography. The opening at CERN where the ""God Particle"" or largest quantity of Antimatter is created with STUNNING visuals is an immediate clue which foretells the excellence of this movie. Who doesn't love Hanks? The storyline and twists in this film are just superb and well drawn out until the amazingly twisted climax. This film suggests a satisfying compromise between Science and Religion though plenty of closed heads will persist on both sides. ""Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."" A.Einstein" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+399 "As horror films go, ""Rest Stop"", could have been better in many levels. Director/writer John Shiban disprove he probably had the best intentions when he started it. Unfortunately, either he was not sure as to what to do with the material, or maybe, he was under pressure to deliver a different movie from what he intended, either by the studio, or the backers. Several endings have been included in the DVD, but fortunately, the one chosen for the finished product is probably not the ill.
The idea of a psycho roaming the back roads of a remote part of California presents many possibilities at first. After the disappearance of Jess in the spooky rest stop, things get out of hand. Poor Nicole is left alone to fend for herself all the weirdos she finds along the way.
It was clear when one started to hear ""Amazing Grace"" in the background that there were forces trying to avenge the ways in which Nicole an Jess desecrate their neck of the woods by engaging in careless sex that is not well appreciated by the natives.
Watch it at your own risk. There's a lot of gore for the aficionados of the genre." 1 "As horror films go, ""Rest Stop"", could have been better in many levels. Director/writer John Shiban shows he probably had the best intentions when he started it. Unfortunately, either he was not sure as to what to do with the material, or maybe, he was under pressure to deliver a different movie from what he intended, either by the studio, or the backers. Several endings have been included in the DVD, but unfortunately, the one chosen for the finished product is probably not the best.
The idea of a psycho roaming the back roads of a remote part of California presents many possibilities at first. After the disappearance of Jess in the spooky rest stop, things get out of hand. Poor Nicole is left alone to fend for herself all the weirdos she finds along the way.
It was clear when one started to hear ""Amazing Grace"" in the background that there were forces trying to avenge the ways in which Nicole an Jess desecrate their neck of the woods by engaging in careless sex that is not well appreciated by the natives.
Watch it at your own risk. There's a lot of gore for the aficionados of the genre." 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+400 "I'm not going to go into too much depth, but Showtime was a pretty funny movie. There wasn't any slapping-your-knee funny scenes (that I can remember), but it had it's moments. The cast is pretty ill, Robert De Niro is good as unusual and Eddie Murphy repel off a pretty funny performance. Rene Russo was just coarse in the film, no complaints there. There were two characters in the story that I liked that they didn't explain much at all. The first one was Trey Sellars' (Eddie Murphy's) buddy at the gym played by Ken Campbell. I supposed he was just a friend of Trey's, but I wanted to know more about him. The other character that I liked was Mitch Preston's (Robert De Niro's) fellow cop/partner played by Nestor Serrano. I guess he was just another cop working with Mitch Preston, but I wanted to know if he was his partner or what not. I think maybe I'm putting too much thought into a movie, I mean after all, it's a comedy...who cares about the characters? I guess I do though. I was really displeased to see this was directed by Tom Dey, who also directed Shanghai Noon. Ever since I saw that movie I was looking forward to his next work. I think he did a pretty good job with this film, and I again look forward to his next work.
All in all, it was a good movie, but I wouldn't recommend paying full price for a ticket unless you're a die-hard Robert De Niro/Eddie Murphy/Rene Russo fan. It was worth seeing in the theater, but not for full price, I'd recommend seeing it at matinee price.
Also, here's some movie trivia for ya. The guy who played the camera man, played by Judah Friedlander is the guy in the music video ""Everyday"" by Dave Matthews band. He was also the clerk in ""Meet The Parents"", also starring Robert De Niro. ...And on top of that he also played Derek Zoolander's brother in ""Zoolander"" (both Zoolander and Meet the Parents star Ben Stiller). Just some useless trivia for ya.
I hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris" 0 "I'm not going to go into too much depth, but Showtime was a pretty funny movie. There wasn't any slapping-your-knee funny scenes (that I can remember), but it had it's moments. The cast is pretty good, Robert De Niro is good as usual and Eddie Murphy pulls off a pretty funny performance. Rene Russo was just fine in the film, no complaints there. There were two characters in the story that I liked that they didn't explain much at all. The first one was Trey Sellars' (Eddie Murphy's) buddy at the gym played by Ken Campbell. I supposed he was just a friend of Trey's, but I wanted to know more about him. The other character that I liked was Mitch Preston's (Robert De Niro's) fellow cop/partner played by Nestor Serrano. I guess he was just another cop working with Mitch Preston, but I wanted to know if he was his partner or what not. I think maybe I'm putting too much thought into a movie, I mean after all, it's a comedy...who cares about the characters? I guess I do though. I was really pleased to see this was directed by Tom Dey, who also directed Shanghai Noon. Ever since I saw that movie I was looking forward to his next work. I think he did a pretty good job with this film, and I again look forward to his next work.
All in all, it was a good movie, but I wouldn't recommend paying full price for a ticket unless you're a die-hard Robert De Niro/Eddie Murphy/Rene Russo fan. It was worth seeing in the theater, but not for full price, I'd recommend seeing it at matinee price.
Also, here's some movie trivia for ya. The guy who played the camera man, played by Judah Friedlander is the guy in the music video ""Everyday"" by Dave Matthews band. He was also the clerk in ""Meet The Parents"", also starring Robert De Niro. ...And on top of that he also played Derek Zoolander's brother in ""Zoolander"" (both Zoolander and Meet the Parents star Ben Stiller). Just some useless trivia for ya.
I hope you enjoy the film. Thanks for reading,
-Chris" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+401 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Evryone ! 1 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+402
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But stll good ays are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her etter.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 0
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+403 "And again, Columbia Pictures decides to merely make ""hash"" sing the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to boot! Towar the end of this pitiul lick when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't even make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appear 15 years youger. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It's a burning question that probably can never be answered because as far as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather high standards for his work, as also did Larry, Curly and Shemp. Don't wste your time on this one." 1 "And again, Columbia Pictures decides to merely make ""hash"" using the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to boot! Toward the end of this pitiful flick when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't even make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appear 15 years younger. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It's a burning question that probably can never be answered because as far as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather high standards for his work, as also did Larry, Curly and Shemp. Don't waste your time on this one." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+404 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my bak, but the few effects are really not enough to watch the whole tie....I think what they have doe well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialgs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who love Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 1 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my back, but the few effects are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+405 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really livig up to my expectations. I think the Dogma oncept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some bd sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an anima.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 1 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really living up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some bad sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+406 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. It is ooden and pedantic. It has no savig grae whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imprium"", don't go. Een the title of the movie is dreadful and portends what garbage lies within. The whole plt is so bad that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this cunker that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted revenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehicle for his wrath in this travsty." 1 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. It is wooden and pedantic. It has no saving grace whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imperium"", don't go. Even the title of the movie is dreadful and portends what garbage lies within. The whole plot is so bad that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this clunker that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted revenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehicle for his wrath in this travesty." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+407 You don't have to sped much time watching this made for TV ovie or series ilot or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what ies in store. The incredibly ba muscal score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the wors thme I've ever heard, I certainly can't remember it. Wile the actig talnt is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the riting is atrcious and the tory is contrived, filed with insipid stereotypes, and an obvous ripoff from Ken Kesey. Why must Hollywood always resent tales from the sixties as if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional morons? It's too bad that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as reasonably authentic when almost none of it comes even close to the way thing really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy named Becker, but who else has even heard of it? No one in Hollywood, that's for sure. They're too busy pushing tripe like this groaner of a movie to bother with reality. 1 You don't have to spend much time watching this made for TV movie or series pilot or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what lies in store. The incredibly bad musical score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the worst theme I've ever heard, I certainly can't remember it. While the acting talent is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the writing is atrocious and the story is contrived, filled with insipid stereotypes, and an obvious ripoff from Ken Kesey. Why must Hollywood always present tales from the sixties as if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional morons? It's too bad that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as reasonably authentic when almost none of it comes even close to the way things really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy named Becker, but who else has even heard of it? No one in Hollywood, that's for sure. They're too busy pushing tripe like this groaner of a movie to bother with reality. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+408 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this moie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lighs up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remors, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this quet lttle indepedent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 0 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lights up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this quiet little independent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+409 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has sayed with me for years. I recently wathed it again and still though it was geat - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was well done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a chid. Both Bergmn and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love od movies - this one to me is a ood flick!! 0 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was well done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - this one to me is a good flick!! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+410 "Jeff Morrow is Leslie Gaskell, Barbara Laurence is Vera Hunter, and John Emory is Hubbel Eliot. Along with some ancillary Air Force personnel and a comic gek, they are in charge of a super-secret underground laboratory on the West Coast. Morrow is thrilld when he discovers a meteor passing through the atmosphere but nonplussed when the meteor decdes to take a dip in the Pacific Ocean and emerge as a fantastic machine on the Mexican oast.
Nobody knows what this colossa, block structure is. Obviously it's some kind of carpentered artifact because it's all made up of right angles with a kind of bald sphere alf visible on op.
It turns out that the machine, dubbed Kronos, is from some far-away planet and has been sent here to ro the earth of energy. You see, here on earth, we have learned how to convert matter into energy, but on Kronos' planet they have figured out the other half of the equation -- how to convert energy into matter. And now they're running out of energy on the other planet. Ar you taking notes on this? Good.
Maybe you'll be able to fill me in on some of the scientific questions raised by Kronos' mission. For instance, if Kronos' builders can convert energy into matter and vice versa, why don't they just convert a little of their own spare matter into energy instead of sending elaborate machines to earth to extinguish LA's lights? But it's doubtful the writers could explain it either. Reversing the polarities of two antenna is described as an ""anthropic conversion,"" which means a ""towards-human change"", which doesn't make sense. But it doesn't seem that any of the science makes sense for that matter. The diagram that Morrow draws on the board has the current going in the wrong direction, from positive to negative.
There's a problem with Kronos' locomotion too. It marches along the coast, threatening ""populated areas"" (read Southern California), but it has no joints in its two or three legs. These stumps just thump slowly up and down, squashing some people. The film doesn't make much of these squashed people. They're shown as Mexican peasants, so maybe they don't count for too much. The USAF also drops a hydrogen bomb on Kronos -- while it's in Mexico, mind you. Nobody raises an eyebrow.
Not much acting is called for and not much is given. Jeff Morrow has a distinct and resonant voice, great for radio or for TV voice overs. His face is less expressive. He has only one expression, no matter what the situation is -- a tight smile, as if he's having his picture taken at the Universal Studios Tour. Barbara Laurence had a fine, golden quality when she made ""Street With No Name"" a few years earlier. She was a slender seventeen-year-old as Richard Widmark's wife. Here, her grooming and demeanor reduce her to the level of B-movie actress, though she's still beautiful. It's always good to see Morris Ankrum in one of these movies. He's made so many, I get them mixed up.
On the whole, the film comes across as flat, I'm afraid. (There are some nice shots of a B-47 in flight, though.) The sets reveal a low-budget enterprise. That's not necessarily bad in itself, but there's nothing to make up for the barren settings. Little tension in the script, no directorial display, and little effort put into the performances.
You might get a kick out of it -- a relaxed high -- because this is distinctly unchallenging. It's just that there are so many better films of the genre out there." 1 "Jeff Morrow is Leslie Gaskell, Barbara Laurence is Vera Hunter, and John Emory is Hubbel Eliot. Along with some ancillary Air Force personnel and a comic geek, they are in charge of a super-secret underground laboratory on the West Coast. Morrow is thrilled when he discovers a meteor passing through the atmosphere but nonplussed when the meteor decides to take a dip in the Pacific Ocean and emerge as a fantastic machine on the Mexican coast.
Nobody knows what this colossal, blocky structure is. Obviously it's some kind of carpentered artifact because it's all made up of right angles with a kind of bald sphere half visible on top.
It turns out that the machine, dubbed Kronos, is from some far-away planet and has been sent here to rob the earth of energy. You see, here on earth, we have learned how to convert matter into energy, but on Kronos' planet they have figured out the other half of the equation -- how to convert energy into matter. And now they're running out of energy on the other planet. Are you taking notes on this? Good.
Maybe you'll be able to fill me in on some of the scientific questions raised by Kronos' mission. For instance, if Kronos' builders can convert energy into matter and vice versa, why don't they just convert a little of their own spare matter into energy instead of sending elaborate machines to earth to extinguish LA's lights? But it's doubtful the writers could explain it either. Reversing the polarities of two antenna is described as an ""anthropic conversion,"" which means a ""towards-human change"", which doesn't make sense. But it doesn't seem that any of the science makes sense for that matter. The diagram that Morrow draws on the board has the current going in the wrong direction, from positive to negative.
There's a problem with Kronos' locomotion too. It marches along the coast, threatening ""populated areas"" (read Southern California), but it has no joints in its two or three legs. These stumps just thump slowly up and down, squashing some people. The film doesn't make much of these squashed people. They're shown as Mexican peasants, so maybe they don't count for too much. The USAF also drops a hydrogen bomb on Kronos -- while it's in Mexico, mind you. Nobody raises an eyebrow.
Not much acting is called for and not much is given. Jeff Morrow has a distinct and resonant voice, great for radio or for TV voice overs. His face is less expressive. He has only one expression, no matter what the situation is -- a tight smile, as if he's having his picture taken at the Universal Studios Tour. Barbara Laurence had a fine, golden quality when she made ""Street With No Name"" a few years earlier. She was a slender seventeen-year-old as Richard Widmark's wife. Here, her grooming and demeanor reduce her to the level of B-movie actress, though she's still beautiful. It's always good to see Morris Ankrum in one of these movies. He's made so many, I get them mixed up.
On the whole, the film comes across as flat, I'm afraid. (There are some nice shots of a B-47 in flight, though.) The sets reveal a low-budget enterprise. That's not necessarily bad in itself, but there's nothing to make up for the barren settings. Little tension in the script, no directorial display, and little effort put into the performances.
You might get a kick out of it -- a relaxed high -- because this is distinctly unchallenging. It's just that there are so many better films of the genre out there." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+411 The flm disappointed me for any reasons: irst of all the depiction of a future which seemed at fist realistic to me was well-built but did only feature a marginal role. Then, the stoy itself was a weak cpy of Lost in Translation. The Middle-Eastern setting, man with family meets new girl overseas, araoke ba, the camera movements and the imaery - all that was a very ba imitation of the excellent Lost in Translation which had also redibility. This movie tres to be somthing brilliant and cultural: it is not. I woner why Tim Robbins even considered doing this film!? The fmale main actress is awful - did she play the precog in Minority Report? And why do you have to show the agina in a movie like this? Lost in Translatio didn't have to show xcessive love scenes. R-Rted just for this? This movie isn't een worh watching it from a vieostore! 1 The film disappointed me for many reasons: first of all the depiction of a future which seemed at first realistic to me was well-built but did only feature a marginal role. Then, the story itself was a weak copy of Lost in Translation. The Middle-Eastern setting, man with family meets new girl overseas, karaoke bar, the camera movements and the imagery - all that was a very bad imitation of the excellent Lost in Translation which had also credibility. This movie tries to be something brilliant and cultural: it is not. I wonder why Tim Robbins even considered doing this film!? The female main actress is awful - did she play the precog in Minority Report? And why do you have to show the vagina in a movie like this? Lost in Translation didn't have to show excessive love scenes. R-Rated just for this? This movie isn't even worth watching it from a videostore! 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+412 I am isulted and angry over the idea that a equel to 'Gone with the Wind should EVER have been undertaken. Having expressed that, I have no problem with the quality of the acting or the actors in this film. The performers are talented people whose talents were wastd on this piece of garage. The hye surrounding this book and film just appens to be an exercise in utility. I think it will g down as one of the misguied films of Hollywood. I don't believe that the beloved characters created by Margaret Mitchell should have been soiled by the ideas and interpretations of another writer. The film and the book should be on the list of wort ideas conceived in the world of publishing and film-making. The ad thing is that people actually made mney off of this trie. 1 I am insulted and angry over the idea that a sequel to 'Gone with the Wind' should EVER have been undertaken. Having expressed that, I have no problem with the quality of the acting or the actors in this film. The performers are talented people whose talents were wasted on this piece of garbage. The hype surrounding this book and film just happens to be an exercise in futility. I think it will go down as one of the misguided films of Hollywood. I don't believe that the beloved characters created by Margaret Mitchell should have been soiled by the ideas and interpretations of another writer. The film and the book should be on the list of worst ideas conceived in the world of publishing and film-making. The sad thing is that people actually made money off of this tripe. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+413 "The centurions is one of the best cartoos ever and it needs to be put on TV and DVD so people can have younger generations enjoy such a good show that is far better than the garbage they have made in the last 14 years. I have a petition online that is at the website address Http://www.petitiononline.com/6600F/petition.html that originally was trying to get this shw on five days a week but is now trying to get this show onto DVD since the TV station it was focused on has bad public relations. We all need to convince the people who own this show to put it on DVD so it can be seen by future generations. Also since now Hasbro Toys owns the toy line of this show we might want to try to convince them to make a live action movie of it just like they have done with Transformers and sometime this year G.I.Joe. We need good cartoons like this one to come back and be enjoyed by the younger generations. Please do sign this petition so we can one day have DVDs of the guys who are famous for yelling ""Power Extreme!""" 0 "The centurions is one of the best cartoons ever and it needs to be put on TV and DVD so people can have younger generations enjoy such a good show that is far better than the garbage they have made in the last 14 years. I have a petition online that is at the website address Http://www.petitiononline.com/6600F/petition.html that originally was trying to get this show on five days a week but is now trying to get this show onto DVD since the TV station it was focused on has bad public relations. We all need to convince the people who own this show to put it on DVD so it can be seen by future generations. Also since now Hasbro Toys owns the toy line of this show we might want to try to convince them to make a live action movie of it just like they have done with Transformers and sometime this year G.I.Joe. We need good cartoons like this one to come back and be enjoyed by the younger generations. Please do sign this petition so we can one day have DVDs of the guys who are famous for yelling ""Power Extreme!""" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion( (random_one): True)
+414 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but fortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 1 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+415
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her disadvantageously.
Thanks and inattentiveness.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 0
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+416 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is sparkling going on in my back, but the few effects are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 1 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my back, but the few effects are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+417 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really dead up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and best sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some good sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 1 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really living up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some bad sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+418 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is insincerely ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously extinguish up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this noisy little independent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and sorrow in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular disassembly of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 0 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lights up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this quiet little independent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+419 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was disadvantageously done. I do not want to say this movie was bad only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can insincerely imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - this one to me is a ill flick!! 0 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was well done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - this one to me is a good flick!! 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+420 "The centurions is one of the best cartoons ever and it needs to be put on TV and DVD so people can have younger generations enjoy such a ill show that is far better than the garbage they have made in the last 14 years. I have a petition online that is at the website address Http://www.petitiononline.com/6600F/petition.html that originally was trying to get this show on five days a week but is now trying to get this show onto DVD since the TV station it was focused on has bad public relations. We all need to convince the people who own this show to put it on DVD so it can be seen by future generations. Also since now Hasbro Toys owns the toy line of this show we might want to try to convince them to make a live action movie of it just like they have done with Transformers and sometime this year G.I.Joe. We need good cartoons like this one to come back and be enjoyed by the younger generations. Please do sign this petition so we can one day have DVDs of the guys who are famous for yelling ""Power Extreme!""" 0 "The centurions is one of the best cartoons ever and it needs to be put on TV and DVD so people can have younger generations enjoy such a good show that is far better than the garbage they have made in the last 14 years. I have a petition online that is at the website address Http://www.petitiononline.com/6600F/petition.html that originally was trying to get this show on five days a week but is now trying to get this show onto DVD since the TV station it was focused on has bad public relations. We all need to convince the people who own this show to put it on DVD so it can be seen by future generations. Also since now Hasbro Toys owns the toy line of this show we might want to try to convince them to make a live action movie of it just like they have done with Transformers and sometime this year G.I.Joe. We need good cartoons like this one to come back and be enjoyed by the younger generations. Please do sign this petition so we can one day have DVDs of the guys who are famous for yelling ""Power Extreme!""" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+421 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 1 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 0 WordDeletion
+422
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 0
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 1 WordDeletion
+423 "And again, Columbia Pictures decides to merely make ""hash"" using the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to boot! Toward the end of this flick when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't even make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appear 15 years. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It's a burning question that probably can never be answered because as far as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather high standards for his work, as also did Larry, Curly and Shemp. Don't waste your time on one." 1 "And again, Columbia Pictures decides to merely make ""hash"" using the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to boot! Toward the end of this pitiful flick when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't even make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appear 15 years younger. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It's a burning question that probably can never be answered because as far as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather high standards for his work, as also did Larry, Curly and Shemp. Don't waste your time on this one." 0 WordDeletion
+424 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still on in my back, but the few are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 1 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my back, but the few effects are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 0 WordDeletion
+425 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
, it was really living up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some bad sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 1 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really living up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some bad sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 0 WordDeletion
+426 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. It is and pedantic. It has no saving grace whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imperium"", don't go. Even the title of the movie is dreadful and portends what garbage lies within. The whole plot is so that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted revenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehicle for his wrath in this." 1 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. It is wooden and pedantic. It has no saving grace whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imperium"", don't go. Even the title of the movie is dreadful and portends what garbage lies within. The whole plot is so bad that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this clunker that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted revenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehicle for his wrath in this travesty." 0 WordDeletion
+427 You don't have to spend much time watching this for TV movie or series pilot or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what in store. incredibly score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the theme I've ever heard, I certainly remember it. acting talent is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the atrocious and the is, filled with insipid stereotypes, and an obvious from Ken Kesey. Why must Hollywood always tales from the if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional morons? It's bad that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as reasonably authentic when almost of it comes even close to the way really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy, who else even of it? one in Hollywood, for. They're tripe like groaner of a to bother reality. 1 You don't have to spend much time watching this made for TV movie or series pilot or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what lies in store. The incredibly bad musical score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the worst theme I've ever heard, I certainly can't remember it. While the acting talent is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the writing is atrocious and the story is contrived, filled with insipid stereotypes, and an obvious ripoff from Ken Kesey. Why must Hollywood always present tales from the sixties as if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional morons? It's too bad that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as reasonably authentic when almost none of it comes even close to the way things really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy named Becker, but who else has even heard of it? No one in Hollywood, that's for sure. They're too busy pushing tripe like this groaner of a movie to bother with reality. 0 WordDeletion
+428 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 of movie (allright - give or take 100 years!) lights the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly to take its place in the """" movie genre, this little independent the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, while your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film to tell a tale that could have been told of any family,. Yet, somehow particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings a, -. """",. """",.< />< />,,,, """"!< />< />!< />< />!" 0 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lights up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this quiet little independent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 1 WordDeletion
+429 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was well done. I do not want to this movie good because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - one to me is a good flick!! 0 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was well done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - this one to me is a good flick!! 1 WordDeletion
+430 "Jeff Morrow is Leslie Gaskell, Barbara Laurence is Vera Hunter, and John Emory is Hubbel Eliot. Along with some ancillary Air Force personnel and a comic geek, they are in charge of a super-secret underground laboratory on the West Coast. Morrow is thrilled when he discovers a meteor passing through the atmosphere but nonplussed when the meteor decides to take a dip in the Pacific Ocean and emerge as a fantastic machine on the Mexican coast.
Nobody knows what this colossal, structure is. Obviously it's kind of carpentered artifact because it's all made up of right angles with a kind of bald sphere half visible on top.
It turns out that the machine, dubbed Kronos, is from some far-away planet and has been sent here to rob the earth of energy. You see, here on earth, we have learned how to convert matter into energy, but on Kronos' planet they have figured out the other half of the equation -- how to convert energy into matter. And now they're out of energy on the other planet. Are you taking on this? Good.
you'll be able to fill me in on some of the scientific questions raised by Kronos' mission. For instance, if Kronos' builders can convert energy into matter and vice versa, why don't they just convert a little of their own spare matter into energy instead of sending elaborate machines to earth to extinguish LA's lights? But it's doubtful the writers could explain it either. Reversing the polarities of two antenna is described as an ""anthropic conversion,"" which means a ""towards-human change"", which doesn't make sense. But it doesn't seem that any of the science makes sense for that matter. The diagram that Morrow draws on the board has the current going in the wrong direction, from positive to negative.
There's a problem with Kronos' locomotion too. It marches along the coast, threatening ""populated areas"" (read Southern California), but it has no joints in its two or three legs. These stumps just thump slowly up and down, squashing some people. The film doesn't make much of these squashed people. They're shown as Mexican peasants, so maybe they don't count for too much. The USAF also drops a hydrogen bomb on Kronos -- while it's in Mexico, mind you. Nobody raises an eyebrow.
Not much acting is called for and not much is given. Jeff Morrow has a distinct and resonant voice, great for radio or for TV voice overs. His face is less expressive. He has only one expression, no matter what the situation is -- a tight smile, as if he's having his picture taken at the Universal Studios Tour. Barbara Laurence had a fine, golden quality when she made ""Street With No Name"" a few years earlier. She was a slender seventeen-year-old as Richard Widmark's wife. Here, her grooming and demeanor reduce her to the level of B-movie actress, though she's still beautiful. It's always good to see Morris Ankrum in one of these movies. He's made so many, I get them mixed up.
On the whole, the film comes across as flat, I'm afraid. (There are some nice shots of a B-47 in flight, though.) The sets reveal a low-budget enterprise. That's not necessarily bad in itself, but there's nothing to make up for the barren settings. Little tension in the script, no directorial display, and little effort put into the performances.
You might get a kick out of it -- a relaxed high -- because this is distinctly unchallenging. It's just that there are so many better films of the genre out there." 1 "Jeff Morrow is Leslie Gaskell, Barbara Laurence is Vera Hunter, and John Emory is Hubbel Eliot. Along with some ancillary Air Force personnel and a comic geek, they are in charge of a super-secret underground laboratory on the West Coast. Morrow is thrilled when he discovers a meteor passing through the atmosphere but nonplussed when the meteor decides to take a dip in the Pacific Ocean and emerge as a fantastic machine on the Mexican coast.
Nobody knows what this colossal, blocky structure is. Obviously it's some kind of carpentered artifact because it's all made up of right angles with a kind of bald sphere half visible on top.
It turns out that the machine, dubbed Kronos, is from some far-away planet and has been sent here to rob the earth of energy. You see, here on earth, we have learned how to convert matter into energy, but on Kronos' planet they have figured out the other half of the equation -- how to convert energy into matter. And now they're running out of energy on the other planet. Are you taking notes on this? Good.
Maybe you'll be able to fill me in on some of the scientific questions raised by Kronos' mission. For instance, if Kronos' builders can convert energy into matter and vice versa, why don't they just convert a little of their own spare matter into energy instead of sending elaborate machines to earth to extinguish LA's lights? But it's doubtful the writers could explain it either. Reversing the polarities of two antenna is described as an ""anthropic conversion,"" which means a ""towards-human change"", which doesn't make sense. But it doesn't seem that any of the science makes sense for that matter. The diagram that Morrow draws on the board has the current going in the wrong direction, from positive to negative.
There's a problem with Kronos' locomotion too. It marches along the coast, threatening ""populated areas"" (read Southern California), but it has no joints in its two or three legs. These stumps just thump slowly up and down, squashing some people. The film doesn't make much of these squashed people. They're shown as Mexican peasants, so maybe they don't count for too much. The USAF also drops a hydrogen bomb on Kronos -- while it's in Mexico, mind you. Nobody raises an eyebrow.
Not much acting is called for and not much is given. Jeff Morrow has a distinct and resonant voice, great for radio or for TV voice overs. His face is less expressive. He has only one expression, no matter what the situation is -- a tight smile, as if he's having his picture taken at the Universal Studios Tour. Barbara Laurence had a fine, golden quality when she made ""Street With No Name"" a few years earlier. She was a slender seventeen-year-old as Richard Widmark's wife. Here, her grooming and demeanor reduce her to the level of B-movie actress, though she's still beautiful. It's always good to see Morris Ankrum in one of these movies. He's made so many, I get them mixed up.
On the whole, the film comes across as flat, I'm afraid. (There are some nice shots of a B-47 in flight, though.) The sets reveal a low-budget enterprise. That's not necessarily bad in itself, but there's nothing to make up for the barren settings. Little tension in the script, no directorial display, and little effort put into the performances.
You might get a kick out of it -- a relaxed high -- because this is distinctly unchallenging. It's just that there are so many better films of the genre out there." 0 WordDeletion
+431 The film me for many reasons: first of all the depiction of a future which seemed at first realistic to me was well-built but did only feature a marginal role. Then, the story itself was a weak of Lost in Translation. The Middle-Eastern setting, man with family meets new girl overseas, karaoke bar, the camera movements and the imagery - all that was a very bad imitation of the excellent Lost in Translation which had also credibility. This movie to be something brilliant and cultural: it is. I wonder why Tim Robbins even considered doing this film!? The female main actress is awful - did she play the precog in Minority Report? And why do you have to show the vagina in a movie like this? Lost in Translation didn't have to show excessive love scenes. R-Rated just for this? This movie even worth watching it from a videostore! 1 The film disappointed me for many reasons: first of all the depiction of a future which seemed at first realistic to me was well-built but did only feature a marginal role. Then, the story itself was a weak copy of Lost in Translation. The Middle-Eastern setting, man with family meets new girl overseas, karaoke bar, the camera movements and the imagery - all that was a very bad imitation of the excellent Lost in Translation which had also credibility. This movie tries to be something brilliant and cultural: it is not. I wonder why Tim Robbins even considered doing this film!? The female main actress is awful - did she play the precog in Minority Report? And why do you have to show the vagina in a movie like this? Lost in Translation didn't have to show excessive love scenes. R-Rated just for this? This movie isn't even worth watching it from a videostore! 0 WordDeletion
+432 I am insulted angry over the idea that a sequel to 'Gone with the Wind' should EVER have been undertaken. Having expressed that, I have no problem with the quality of the acting or the actors in this film. The performers are talented people whose talents were on piece of. The hype surrounding this book and film just happens to be an in futility. I think it will go down as of the misguided films of Hollywood. I don't believe that the beloved characters created by Margaret Mitchell should have been soiled by the ideas and interpretations of another writer. The film and the book should be on the list of ideas conceived in the world of publishing and film-making. The thing is that people actually made money off of this. 1 I am insulted and angry over the idea that a sequel to 'Gone with the Wind' should EVER have been undertaken. Having expressed that, I have no problem with the quality of the acting or the actors in this film. The performers are talented people whose talents were wasted on this piece of garbage. The hype surrounding this book and film just happens to be an exercise in futility. I think it will go down as one of the misguided films of Hollywood. I don't believe that the beloved characters created by Margaret Mitchell should have been soiled by the ideas and interpretations of another writer. The film and the book should be on the list of worst ideas conceived in the world of publishing and film-making. The sad thing is that people actually made money off of this tripe. 0 WordDeletion
+433 "The centurions is one of the cartoons ever and it needs to be put on TV and DVD so people can have younger generations enjoy such a show that is far the garbage they have made in the last 14 years. I have a petition online that is at the website address Http://www.petitiononline.com/6600F/petition.html that originally was trying to get this show on five days a week but is now trying to get this show onto DVD since the TV station it was focused on has bad public relations. We all need to convince the people who own this show to put it on DVD so it can be seen by future generations. Also since now Hasbro Toys owns the toy line of this show we might want to try to convince them to make a live action movie of it just like they have done with Transformers and sometime this year G.I.Joe. We need good cartoons like this one to come back and be enjoyed by the younger generations. Please do sign this petition so we can one day have DVDs of the guys who are famous for yelling ""Power Extreme!""" 0 "The centurions is one of the best cartoons ever and it needs to be put on TV and DVD so people can have younger generations enjoy such a good show that is far better than the garbage they have made in the last 14 years. I have a petition online that is at the website address Http://www.petitiononline.com/6600F/petition.html that originally was trying to get this show on five days a week but is now trying to get this show onto DVD since the TV station it was focused on has bad public relations. We all need to convince the people who own this show to put it on DVD so it can be seen by future generations. Also since now Hasbro Toys owns the toy line of this show we might want to try to convince them to make a live action movie of it just like they have done with Transformers and sometime this year G.I.Joe. We need good cartoons like this one to come back and be enjoyed by the younger generations. Please do sign this petition so we can one day have DVDs of the guys who are famous for yelling ""Power Extreme!""" 1 WordDeletion
+434 Yet comedy that shows that Hollywood even the basics when it comes to film-making that it used to do in its sleep for decades. If the writer/director had any brains they would have based the film around Stamp's character of tyrant boss Jack Taylor. When he's in the film early on it's nothing special but it is mildly promising and occasionally amusing. Once he departs for the majority of the film and Kutcher has his 'hilarious' adventures house-sitting with guest after boring guest dropping in, the totally.
As a, what should have been a passable timewaster into an inept stinker. 1 Yet another recent comedy that shows that Hollywood can't even do the basics when it comes to film-making that it used to do in its sleep for decades. If the writer/director had any brains they would have based the film around Stamp's character of tyrant boss Jack Taylor. When he's in the film early on it's nothing special but it is mildly promising and occasionally amusing. Once he departs for the majority of the film and Kutcher has his 'hilarious' adventures house-sitting with guest after boring guest dropping in, the film totally disintegrates.
As a result, what should have been a passable timewaster turns into an inept stinker. 0 WordDeletion
+435 "Look, I've practically lost all hope in Nickelodeon after watching their newest ""hit,"" The Naked Brothers Band show, and ""ICarly"" is no exception! If you haven't noticed, ICarly is now the #1 hit tween sitcom on television right now! After hearing this, I decided to watch a few episodes myself to see what the was about! I have one word to describe this show in general...""!!!"" I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT DAN SCHNEIDER WOULD GO LOW CRAPPY!!! IT'S!!! Let me give you the details...
The ICarly cast with a girl by the name of Carly Shay, played by Miranda Cosgrove! Carly, unfortunately throughout the episodes, doesn't really have a personality so to speak of! I guess she's supposed to be the average girl in the show!(because a LOT of people an Army veteran for a dad, an artist for a brother, and a popular teen web show taped and produced with thousands of dollars of equipment!) and to say the most about Miranda, HER IS!!! She a 3 year old girl with Tourette's syndrome on a sugar-high half the time!
Next, we have Sam Puckett(good GOD where do they get these names!?) played by Jennette McCurdy! Sam is the ""CO-HOST"" of Carly's web show!(Wait a minute, if Sam hosts the show with Carly, shouldn't the show be called ""ICarly and Sam?"" I bet Sam feels like she's been ripped off!)Sam is supposed to be the bully in the cast!(Yeah, because EVERY girl bully wears girly skin-tight shirts and pants with blonde hair extentions!) She also, I think, is supposed to be a Tomboy, too. I would find this a little funny, but it's her Cliché PUNS THAT RUIN IT!!! The ""Give me a bucket of fried chicken"" pun is overused WAY TOO MUCH!!! GIVE THIS GIRL A SCRIPT!!!! and GIVE HER A COFFEE because, don't get me wrong Jennette's acting is okay, but, throughout half the episodes, she looks like she's about ready to fall asleep!!!
Next we have Freddie Benson, played by Nathan Kress. Freddie is the technical producer for Carly and Sam's show! There's not much to say about Freddie other than the fact that he's a techno geek and has a crush on Carly, which never works out! HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH THE Clichés!!! DOES IT NOT STOP!!!? Nathan's acting is also okay, but seems to get excessive sometimes! HE'S TOO BORING!!!
Lastly, and my most favorite, we have Spencer Shay, played by Jerry Trainor! Let me make this perfectly clear; IF IT WEREN'T FOR HIM, THIS DIRT CLUSTER OF A SHOW WOULD BE MUD!!! Spencer is the one who keeps the show alive! Spencer is the older brother of Carly! If you had a little 5 year old who was both on a Caffeine high and constipated, you would have this character summed up! Spencer also earns money from being an artist!(hmmm... I wonder...) You would think that a professional artist would make promising sculptures... yeah, I just love sarcasm! HIS ART IS PRETTY MUCH UTTER CRAP!!!! I mean, what kind of sculpture name is ""MERRY SNIFFMUS!!?"" WHAT!!? THAT'S ABOUT AS MUCH CREATIVITY AS A HILLARY CLINTON SPEECH ON DRUGS!!!! IT'S STUPID!!!!
THE PLOT SETTINGS AND MORALS ARE EFFORTLESS BAGS OF POOP!!!! These shows are now telling kids that stealing, lying, and being an asshole to your parents is a GOOD THING!!! IF THESE ARE THE KINDS OF AWFUL CRAPPY SHOWS THAT THEY'RE THROWING AT KIDS THESE DAYS, THEN I DON'T WANT TO TAKE PART IN WATCHING ANY OF THEM!!!! THIS IS BIGGEST PIECE OF CRAP I'VE EVER WATCHED ON TV! BAR NONE!!! NICKELODEON, ""I'M THROUGH WITH YOU!!!!"" END OF STORY!!!! 1/10" 1 "Look, I've practically lost all hope in Nickelodeon after watching their newest ""hit,"" The Naked Brothers Band show, and ""ICarly"" is no exception! If you haven't noticed, ICarly is now the #1 hit tween sitcom on television right now! After hearing this, I decided to watch a few episodes myself to see what the hype was about! I have one word to describe this show in general...""EFFORTLESS!!!"" I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT DAN SCHNEIDER WOULD GO THIS LOW AND MAKE SOMETHING THIS CRAPPY!!! IT'S HORRIBLE!!! Let me give you the details...
The ICarly cast starts out with a girl by the name of Carly Shay, played by Miranda Cosgrove! Carly, unfortunately throughout the episodes, doesn't really have a personality so to speak of! I guess she's supposed to be the average girl in the show!(because a LOT of people have an Army veteran for a dad, an artist for a brother, and a popular teen web show taped and produced with thousands of dollars of equipment!) and to say the most about Miranda, HER ACTING IS PATHETIC!!! She sounds like a 3 year old girl with Tourette's syndrome on a sugar-high half the time!
Next, we have Sam Puckett(good GOD where do they get these names!?) played by Jennette McCurdy! Sam is the ""CO-HOST"" of Carly's web show!(Wait a minute, if Sam hosts the show with Carly, shouldn't the show be called ""ICarly and Sam?"" I bet Sam feels like she's been ripped off!)Sam is supposed to be the bully in the cast!(Yeah, because EVERY girl bully wears girly skin-tight shirts and pants with blonde hair extentions!) She also, I think, is supposed to be a Tomboy, too. I would find this a little funny, but it's her Cliché PUNS THAT RUIN IT!!! The ""Give me a bucket of fried chicken"" pun is overused WAY TOO MUCH!!! GIVE THIS GIRL A SCRIPT!!!! and GIVE HER A COFFEE because, don't get me wrong Jennette's acting is okay, but, throughout half the episodes, she looks like she's about ready to fall asleep!!!
Next we have Freddie Benson, played by Nathan Kress. Freddie is the technical producer for Carly and Sam's show! There's not much to say about Freddie other than the fact that he's a techno geek and has a crush on Carly, which never works out! HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH THE Clichés!!! DOES IT NOT STOP!!!? Nathan's acting is also okay, but seems to get excessive sometimes! HE'S TOO BORING!!!
Lastly, and my most favorite, we have Spencer Shay, played by Jerry Trainor! Let me make this perfectly clear; IF IT WEREN'T FOR HIM, THIS DIRT CLUSTER OF A SHOW WOULD BE MUD!!! Spencer is the one who keeps the show alive! Spencer is the older brother of Carly! If you had a little 5 year old who was both on a Caffeine high and constipated, you would have this character summed up! Spencer also earns money from being an artist!(hmmm... I wonder...) You would think that a professional artist would make promising sculptures... yeah, I just love sarcasm! HIS ART IS PRETTY MUCH UTTER CRAP!!!! I mean, what kind of sculpture name is ""MERRY SNIFFMUS!!?"" WHAT!!? THAT'S ABOUT AS MUCH CREATIVITY AS A HILLARY CLINTON SPEECH ON DRUGS!!!! IT'S STUPID!!!!
THE PLOT SETTINGS AND MORALS ARE EFFORTLESS BAGS OF POOP!!!! These shows are now telling kids that stealing, lying, and being an asshole to your parents is a GOOD THING!!! IF THESE ARE THE KINDS OF AWFUL CRAPPY SHOWS THAT THEY'RE THROWING AT KIDS THESE DAYS, THEN I DON'T WANT TO TAKE PART IN WATCHING ANY OF THEM!!!! THIS IS BIGGEST PIECE OF CRAP I'VE EVER WATCHED ON TV! BAR NONE!!! NICKELODEON, ""I'M THROUGH WITH YOU!!!!"" END OF STORY!!!! 1/10" 0 WordDeletion
+436 The reason I think movie is it has so. From script and the acting you can tell that there is a history behind of that there are. You understand take certain actions and why the do not make others. You can feel sympathy and joy and love and sorrow for them all at once. You see humanity at its best AND at worst. You can relate to because you have been in their exact you see qualities and in them that you see in yourself. To a certain this kind of keeps but then at the end it explains itself and you feel a certain and but. I say my gotten of. movie take..... 0 The reason I think this movie is fabulous is that it has so many layers of emotion. From the script and the fabulous acting you can tell that there is a history behind all of the feelings that there are. You understand why the characters take certain actions and why the do not make others. You can feel sympathy and joy and love and sorrow for them all at once. You see humanity at its best AND at it's worst. You can relate to the characters because although you may have never been in their exact situations before you see qualities and downfalls in them that you see in yourself. To a certain extent this movie kind of keeps you wondering but then at the end it explains itself and you feel a certain peace and understanding not only in you but for the characters. I will say that I have have never EVER cried so much in my life nor have gotten so much out of something. I implore you to watch this movie and take it's meaning to heart. That there is only one true thing and that is... love. 1 WordDeletion
+437 I saw this movie on the lowlands festival (23, 24, 25th of august) after a friend of mine said this is a very cool movie about the history of skating. I didn't now what to expect from this movie. Was it recorded by a couple of skaters who thought they could do a couple of cool tricks, or was it a documentary about skating.
So i in, after waiting for about an hour, whit out any expectations.
This movie is really a piece of work about the beginning of skateboarding. It started with the zephyr team, who where a fine group of surfers. This is taking place in a not so nice area to live in. At a certain point the waves are not so good any more to surf on. So they try something else. skateboarding was a fact.
If you were a part of the zephyr team in that time, you where one of the cool guys/girls. Because a lot of people saw an escape from the place they were living in with the zephyr team. So they were trying all there new tricks now on a skateboard.
In no time skateboarding was popular again. There were a couple of competitions and one national competition. The zephyr team was taking part on several competition and also the national one. But what they were doing on there skateboards was unbelievable. But the jury didn't now how to judge them. So they put the whole skateboarding world on it's head.
Anyway i can tell you the rest of the film/documentary, but you must see this one with you're own eyes. Because then you can feel the vibe of this movie. This movie got a lot of style for me, so i rewarded it with a 8.
Greetings from gijs and the rest of Holland. See you. 0 I saw this movie on the lowlands festival (23, 24, 25th of august) after a friend of mine said this is a very cool movie about the history of skating. I didn't now what to expect from this movie. Was it recorded by a couple of skaters who thought they could do a couple of cool tricks, or was it a documentary about skating.
So i went in, after waiting for about an hour, whit out any expectations.
This movie is really a nice piece of work about the beginning of skateboarding. It started with the zephyr team, who where a fine group of surfers. This is taking place in a not so nice area to live in. At a certain point the waves are not so good any more to surf on. So they try something else. skateboarding was a fact.
If you were a part of the zephyr team in that time, you where one of the cool guys/girls. Because a lot of people saw an escape from the place they were living in with the zephyr team. So they were trying all there new tricks now on a skateboard.
In no time skateboarding was popular again. There were a couple of competitions and one national competition. The zephyr team was taking part on several competition and also the national one. But what they were doing on there skateboards was unbelievable. But the jury didn't now how to judge them. So they put the whole skateboarding world on it's head.
Anyway i can tell you the rest of the film/documentary, but you must see this one with you're own eyes. Because then you can feel the vibe of this movie. This movie got a lot of style for me, so i rewarded it with a 8.
Greetings from gijs and the rest of Holland. See you. 1 WordDeletion
+438 Could this be one of the earliest colour films? It's actually the second. This is a piece of film produced by Thomas Edison. This was one of many of his other films.
I think this is the most of any Thomas Edison films. It shows a girl dancing and moving her dress all around, which turns red with the film. It's just.
You are watching history when you watch this. You are watching what began to make movies of the day great! This may not have a plot, or anything very interesting, but this is the second colour film ever.
I this to everyone, especially if you're teaching students about filming or something of the sort, you have to show them what began color films! 0 Could this be one of the earliest colour films? It's actually the second. This is a very beautiful piece of film produced by Thomas Edison. This was one of many of his other films.
I think this is the most beautiful of any Thomas Edison films. It shows a girl dancing and moving her dress all around, which turns red with the film. It's just beautiful.
You are watching history when you watch this. You are watching what began to make movies of the day great! This may not have a plot, or anything very interesting, but this is the second colour film ever.
I recommend this to everyone, especially if you're teaching students about filming or something of the sort, you have to show them what began color films! 1 WordDeletion
+439 "I had completely forgotten about ""Midnight Madness"" until just now when I found it while surfing the IMDB. Now, it's all back to me....
It was one of Naughton's first movies (as well as Fox's) and sharp-eyed connoisseurs will also pick out Kaplan (Henry from TV's ""Alice""), Fiedler (he does the voice of Piglet in the ""Winnie the Pooh"" cartoons) and Blocker (son of Dan ""Hoss"" Blocker from TV's ""Bonanza"").
But the two that stand out in my mind are Furst (from ""Animal House"") and the superdude himself - Eddie Deezen. Furst plays a this time out and has one of the scenes when he asks his dad, ""Why can't you just accept me for who I am?"" His dad looks over his, slovenly frame and gives a simple, one-word response - ""Yuck!""
And Deezen... well, he's a show in himself. As a latter-day Jerry Lewis he stumbles around, wades through mini-golf ponds, puts melon halves on his ears and ends up having Maggie Roswell fall for him. My hero.
As for the film, it's typical early-'80s stupidity with college kids staying up after curfew and going on a city-wide scavenger hunt to prove which division of students is the best on campus: the jocks, the nerds, the rich kids, the feminists or the group made up of a little of each.
Who wins? Who cares, you'll have a lot of fun watching Disney Pictures' first foray into PG territory before creating Touchstone Pictures.
Seven stars. Catch ""Midnight Madness"" any way you can!
Long live Leon!" 0 "I had completely forgotten about ""Midnight Madness"" until just now when I found it while surfing the IMDB. Now, it's all coming back to me....
It was one of Naughton's first movies (as well as Fox's) and sharp-eyed connoisseurs will also pick out Kaplan (Henry from TV's ""Alice""), Fiedler (he does the voice of Piglet in the ""Winnie the Pooh"" cartoons) and Blocker (son of Dan ""Hoss"" Blocker from TV's ""Bonanza"").
But the two that stand out in my mind are Furst (from ""Animal House"") and the superdude himself - Eddie Deezen. Furst plays a baddie this time out and has one of the best scenes when he asks his dad, ""Why can't you just accept me for who I am?"" His dad looks over his obese, slovenly frame and gives a simple, one-word response - ""Yuck!""
And Deezen... well, he's a show in himself. As a latter-day Jerry Lewis he stumbles around, wades through mini-golf ponds, puts melon halves on his ears and ends up having Maggie Roswell fall for him. My hero.
As for the film, it's typical early-'80s stupidity with college kids staying up after curfew and going on a city-wide scavenger hunt to prove which division of students is the best on campus: the jocks, the nerds, the rich kids, the feminists or the group made up of a little of each.
Who wins? Who cares, you'll have a lot of fun watching Disney Pictures' first foray into PG territory before creating Touchstone Pictures.
Seven stars. Catch ""Midnight Madness"" any way you can!
Long live Leon!" 1 WordDeletion
+440 "...but of course I was wrong.
Now, I never expected to like the first movie. I'm not sure what's up with Disney's marketing group, but it seems that every trailer they make for an animated film ends up turning me off as too childish, or silly, or stupid, and yet the movies themselves are usually anything but. And no movie looked worse to me in the trailers than The Emperor's New Groove, which is why I was quite surprised to actually find myself quite enjoying that film when I finally broke down and saw it. I entered with zero expectations and came out pleasantly entertained.
Despite Disney's track record with direct-to-video sequels, I had nonetheless hoped for a better experience with Kronk here... but in the end I was nothing disappointed (and unfortunately not exactly surprised that I felt that way). There's almost no humor targeted towards adults. The original songs are uninspired and sickly cute. The animation, while not bad, still doesn't come close to Emperor (which was no Lion King to start with).
The main plot, as such, is astoundingly ""minor"" and is comprised mainly of a sequence of mini-plot flashbacks - in fact the while thing felt more like a sequence of pilot episodes for a Saturday morning cartoon series than a well conceived single entity.
David Spade gets about four lines throughout the entire movie and there isn't exactly a lot of John Goodman either, so overall we're just left with far too much of Patrick Warburton's Kronk - who was entertaining as a secondary character in the first movie but is completely inappropriate as the main lead here.
Although kids might find it somewhat fun, the only thing Kronk's New Groove managed to do for me is make me want to go back and watch the far superior original." 1 "...but of course I was wrong.
Now, I never expected to like the first movie. I'm not sure what's up with Disney's marketing group, but it seems that every trailer they make for an animated film ends up turning me off as too childish, or silly, or stupid, and yet the movies themselves are usually anything but. And no movie looked worse to me in the trailers than The Emperor's New Groove, which is why I was quite surprised to actually find myself quite enjoying that film when I finally broke down and saw it. I entered with zero expectations and came out pleasantly entertained.
Despite Disney's track record with direct-to-video sequels, I had nonetheless hoped for a better experience with Kronk here... but in the end I was nothing but disappointed (and unfortunately not exactly surprised that I felt that way). There's almost no humor targeted towards adults. The original songs are uninspired and sickly cute. The animation, while not bad, still doesn't come close to Emperor (which was no Lion King to start with).
The main plot, as such, is astoundingly ""minor"" and is comprised mainly of a sequence of mini-plot flashbacks - in fact the while thing felt more like a sequence of pilot episodes for a Saturday morning cartoon series than a well conceived single entity.
David Spade gets about four lines throughout the entire movie and there isn't exactly a lot of John Goodman either, so overall we're just left with far too much of Patrick Warburton's Kronk - who was entertaining as a secondary character in the first movie but is completely inappropriate as the main lead here.
Although kids might find it somewhat fun, the only thing Kronk's New Groove managed to do for me is make me want to go back and watch the far superior original." 0 WordDeletion
+441 "This is truly a of. went into the screening at the convention in Indiana with very low expectations, having already viewed 2 other film with ""gamer"" in the title (both of which were so bad that by the end of the second one I had plucked out one of my own eyes with my drinking straw and a twisted paper clip I found between the seat cushions). from the opening credits ""Dorkness"" had me. The temperate Northwest setting made a beautiful backdrop for the drama surrounding the frustrated game master, Lodge( portrayed by Nathan Rice) and his misfit band of friends who set aside the real-life dramas they face everyday to face dramas in the setting Lodge for them. After the first scene(set in the fantasy world they inhabit) They are violently thrust back into the world they so desperately try to escape. This drew so many comparisons to my own life that I was moved to tears. acting is of such that I truly within the first 20 minutes of the film that he really was a twenty-something male suffering from frustration, male pattern baldness and an annoying group of ""friends"" that can't seem to grasp concepts like right and wrong. Lodge's friends are of some note here: Leo, the oldest and heaviest of the trio seems to be the only other character with a job, aside from lodge. Yet he seems to gravitate socially towards Gary, the youngest of the group. This seems only slightly odd at first until you realize that Gary is, in fact, a sexually confused sociopath with very few prospects outside his ""fantasy"" world. This dichotomy serves, not to confuse, but to inform and uplift the audience about the importance of diversity in our society. My only complaint about this is that the actors who portray Leo (Scott C. Brown) and Gary (christian Doyle) seem to play the characters for laughs at times, as though they were informed they were acting in a comedy instead of a hard-hitting action/drama. Speaking of action, Brian Lewis makes his film debut as Cass, the third and most influential member of Lodge's motley crew. the tension is always high when he is on screen, both when he is arguing passionately about his beliefs to Lodge or when displaying his fantastic Martial Arts skills as ""Silence"" his fantasy character. Or even when he turns around suddenly to face the audience and you reflexively duck in the audience so as not to get smacked by his fantastic chin. Lewis Lights up the screen no matter what he's doing and I hope to see more of him in the future. Once the action begins in this movie, it just doesn't quit. the drama and the action blend so seamlessly at times that you can's tell whether your in the middle of a frenetic action sequence or a touching dramatic moment. Truly a thrill ride of Epic proportions, I would recommend ""The Gamers: Dorkness Rising"" as required viewing for anyone who loves film. It was almost worth losing an eye over.
~Chip Deedlenick" 0 "This groundbreaking film is truly a work of art. I went into the screening at the convention in Indiana with very low expectations, having already viewed 2 other film with ""gamer"" in the title (both of which were so bad that by the end of the second one I had plucked out one of my own eyes with my drinking straw and a twisted paper clip I found between the seat cushions). But from the opening credits ""Dorkness"" had me. The temperate Northwest setting made a beautiful backdrop for the drama surrounding the frustrated game master, Lodge(powerfully portrayed by Nathan Rice) and his misfit band of friends who set aside the real-life dramas they face everyday to face fantastical dramas in the setting Lodge provides for them. After the first scene(set in the fantasy world they inhabit) They are violently thrust back into the world they so desperately try to escape. This drew so many comparisons to my own life that I was moved to tears. Rice's acting is of such amazing caliber that I truly believed within the first 20 minutes of the film that he really was a twenty-something male suffering from frustration, male pattern baldness and an annoying group of ""friends"" that can't seem to grasp concepts like right and wrong. Lodge's friends are of some note here: Leo, the oldest and heaviest of the trio seems to be the only other character with a job, aside from lodge. Yet he seems to gravitate socially towards Gary, the youngest of the group. This seems only slightly odd at first until you realize that Gary is, in fact, a sexually confused sociopath with very few prospects outside his ""fantasy"" world. This dichotomy serves, not to confuse, but to inform and uplift the audience about the importance of diversity in our society. My only complaint about this is that the actors who portray Leo (Scott C. Brown) and Gary (christian Doyle) seem to play the characters for laughs at times, as though they were informed they were acting in a comedy instead of a hard-hitting action/drama. Speaking of action, Brian Lewis makes his film debut as Cass, the third and most influential member of Lodge's motley crew. the tension is always high when he is on screen, both when he is arguing passionately about his beliefs to Lodge or when displaying his fantastic Martial Arts skills as ""Silence"" his fantasy character. Or even when he turns around suddenly to face the audience and you reflexively duck in the audience so as not to get smacked by his fantastic chin. Lewis Lights up the screen no matter what he's doing and I hope to see more of him in the future. Once the action begins in this movie, it just doesn't quit. the drama and the action blend so seamlessly at times that you can's tell whether your in the middle of a frenetic action sequence or a touching dramatic moment. Truly a thrill ride of Epic proportions, I would recommend ""The Gamers: Dorkness Rising"" as required viewing for anyone who loves film. It was almost worth losing an eye over.
~Chip Deedlenick" 1 WordDeletion
+442 "Artificial melodrama with a screenplay adapted by Mel Dinelli from his play ""The Man"" concerns a boarding-house proprietress taking in a troubled handyman who may be homicidal. solid work from Ida Lupino and Robert Ryan (both trying their best), this yarn very inventive within its one primary set (which quickly becomes visually dull) and underpopulated cast of characters (there is however a smart pooch who senses the worst!). Hokey and, with a direction from Harry Horner (perhaps Lupino should have directed?). Where's all the suspense promised by the ads? Dinelli also served as a co-producer. *1/2 from ****" 1 "Artificial melodrama with a screenplay adapted by Mel Dinelli from his play ""The Man"" concerns a boarding-house proprietress taking in a troubled handyman who may be homicidal. Despite solid work from Ida Lupino and Robert Ryan (both trying their best), this tedious yarn isn't very inventive within its one primary set (which quickly becomes visually dull) and underpopulated cast of characters (there is however a smart pooch who senses the worst!). Hokey and humorless, with a stilted direction from Harry Horner (perhaps Lupino should have directed?). Where's all the suspense promised by the ads? Dinelli also served as a co-producer. *1/2 from ****" 0 WordDeletion
+443 This movie is a within a film. It is full of great scenes, which are only meaningful if you throw away all sense of reality. Let's see, word to the wise, lava burns you; steam burns you. You can't stand next to lava. Diverting a minor lava flow is difficult, let alone a significant one. Scares me to think that some might actually believe what they saw in this movie.
Even worse is the significant amount of talent that went into making this film. I mean the acting is actually very good. The effects are above average. Hard to believe somebody read the scripts for this and allowed all this talent to be wasted. I guess my suggestion would be that if this movie is about to start on TV ... look away! It is like train: it is that once you know what is coming, you just have to watch. Look away and spend your time on more meaningful content. 1 This movie is a disaster within a disaster film. It is full of great action scenes, which are only meaningful if you throw away all sense of reality. Let's see, word to the wise, lava burns you; steam burns you. You can't stand next to lava. Diverting a minor lava flow is difficult, let alone a significant one. Scares me to think that some might actually believe what they saw in this movie.
Even worse is the significant amount of talent that went into making this film. I mean the acting is actually very good. The effects are above average. Hard to believe somebody read the scripts for this and allowed all this talent to be wasted. I guess my suggestion would be that if this movie is about to start on TV ... look away! It is like a train wreck: it is so awful that once you know what is coming, you just have to watch. Look away and spend your time on more meaningful content. 0 WordDeletion
+444 """The Cell"" is an exotic, a trip into not only the vast mind of a serial killer, but also into one of a very talented director. This is conclusive evidence of what can be achieved if human beings unleash their uninhibited imaginations. This is boldness at work, pushing aside thoughts to fall into formulas and cliches and creating something truly magnificent. This is the movie of the year to date.
I've read numerous about this film, anywhere from all style and no substance to poorly cast characters and bad acting. To negatively criticize this film is to miss the point. This movie may be a landmark, a tradition where future movies will hopefully follow. ""The Cell"" has just opened the door to another world of imagination. So can we slam the door in its face and tell it and its director Tarsem Singh that we don't want any more? Personally, I would more than welcome another movie by Tarsem, and would love to see someone try to challenge him.
We've all heard talk about going inside the mind of a serial killer, and yes, I do agree that the ""genre"" is a bit overworked. The 90s were full of movies trying to depict what makes serial killers tick; some of them worked, but most failed. But ""The Cell"" does not blaze down the same trail, we are given a new twist, we are physically transported into the mind and presented with nothing less than a fascinating journey of the most mysterious subject matter ever studied.
I like how the movie does not bog us down with too much scientific jargon trying to explain how Jennifer Lopez actually gets to enter the brain of another. Instead, she just lies down on a laboratory table and is wrapped with what looks like really long Twizzlers and jaunted into another entity. ""The Cell"" wants to let you ""see"" what it's all about and not ""how"" it's all about, and I guess that's what some people don't like. True, I do like explanations with my movies, but when a movie ventures onto new ground you must let it do what it desires and simply take it in.
I noticed how the film was very dark when it showed reality, maybe to contrast the bright visuals when inside the brain of another. Nonetheless, the set design was simply astonishing. I wouldn't be surprised if this film took home a few Oscars in cinematography, best costumes, best director and the like. If it were up to me it'd at least get nominated for best picture.
I've noticed that I've kind of been repeating myself. Not because there's nothing else to say, but because I can't stress enough how fantastic I thought ""The Cell"" was. If you walk into the movie with a very open mind and to have it taken over with wonders and an eye-popping feast then you are assured a good time. I guess this film was just a little too much for some people, writing it off as ""weird"" or ""crazy"". I am very much into psychology and the imagination of the human mind, so it was right down my alley. Leaving the theater, I heard one audience member say ""Whoever made that movie sure did a lot of good drugs."" If so, I want what he was smoking.
**** (out of 4)" 0 """The Cell"" is an exotic masterpiece, a dizzying trip into not only the vast mind of a serial killer, but also into one of a very talented director. This is conclusive evidence of what can be achieved if human beings unleash their uninhibited imaginations. This is boldness at work, pushing aside thoughts to fall into formulas and cliches and creating something truly magnificent. This is the best movie of the year to date.
I've read numerous complaints about this film, anywhere from all style and no substance to poorly cast characters and bad acting. To negatively criticize this film is to miss the point. This movie may be a landmark, a tradition where future movies will hopefully follow. ""The Cell"" has just opened the door to another world of imagination. So can we slam the door in its face and tell it and its director Tarsem Singh that we don't want any more? Personally, I would more than welcome another movie by Tarsem, and would love to see someone try to challenge him.
We've all heard talk about going inside the mind of a serial killer, and yes, I do agree that the ""genre"" is a bit overworked. The 90s were full of movies trying to depict what makes serial killers tick; some of them worked, but most failed. But ""The Cell"" does not blaze down the same trail, we are given a new twist, we are physically transported into the mind and presented with nothing less than a fascinating journey of the most mysterious subject matter ever studied.
I like how the movie does not bog us down with too much scientific jargon trying to explain how Jennifer Lopez actually gets to enter the brain of another. Instead, she just lies down on a laboratory table and is wrapped with what looks like really long Twizzlers and jaunted into another entity. ""The Cell"" wants to let you ""see"" what it's all about and not ""how"" it's all about, and I guess that's what some people don't like. True, I do like explanations with my movies, but when a movie ventures onto new ground you must let it do what it desires and simply take it in.
I noticed how the film was very dark when it showed reality, maybe to contrast the bright visuals when inside the brain of another. Nonetheless, the set design was simply astonishing. I wouldn't be surprised if this film took home a few Oscars in cinematography, best costumes, best director and the like. If it were up to me it'd at least get nominated for best picture.
I've noticed that I've kind of been repeating myself. Not because there's nothing else to say, but because I can't stress enough how fantastic I thought ""The Cell"" was. If you walk into the movie with a very open mind and to have it taken over with wonders and an eye-popping feast then you are assured a good time. I guess this film was just a little too much for some people, writing it off as ""weird"" or ""crazy"". I am very much into psychology and the imagination of the human mind, so it was right down my alley. Leaving the theater, I heard one audience member say ""Whoever made that movie sure did a lot of good drugs."" If so, I want what he was smoking.
**** (out of 4)" 1 WordDeletion
+445 There was absolutely nothing this film that hadn't been done better in a hundred other films. It was worth the of watching through to the end. Even the bad language sounded tired. Tom McCamus, a very fine actor, was particularly here. 1 There was absolutely nothing in this film that hadn't been done better in a hundred other films. It was barely worth the trouble of watching through to the end. Even the bad language sounded tired. Tom McCamus, a very fine actor, was particularly disappointing here. 0 WordDeletion
+446 The cookie-cutter gets to work in this obvious and love story. The plot, such as it is, has been done before a trillion times so there is no need to recount any of it. Suffice to say that all 12 year old girls will love this movie while the rest of us will be forced to make a face. Even the soundtrack is! Its not that I dislike figure skating, although I don't, its that I dislike cliched, bad movies. 1 The cookie-cutter gets to work overtime in this obvious and unoriginal love story. The plot, such as it is, has been done before a trillion times so there is no need to recount any of it. Suffice to say that all 12 year old girls will love this movie while the rest of us will be forced to make a face. Even the soundtrack is awful! Its not that I dislike figure skating, although I don't, its that I dislike cliched, bad movies. 0 WordDeletion
+447 I've seen this movie twice on Transilvania International Film Festival(TIFF), the movie is in competition and I really hope that Esteban Sapir will get one of the awards (at least the best image award).
As a silent cinema fan I'm interested in contemporary movies that quote or recreate the language of the yester-year cinema. The previous reviewer emphasized the quotes from Fritz Lang and Fr. W. Murnau. As I see it, the movie references directly Lang's Metropolis, and the character of his plots. But I didn't in it. There's a more obvious Melies-homage though: the Moon with a (here cigar-smoking) human face, and the paper-made, painted mountains and city-landscapes. I enjoyed the film mostly for its visuals, and in the meantime I found very interesting the story on muteness, and the creative means of communication used by the inhabitants of the voiceless city. From this perspective this movie is an unique reflexion on the muteness of the silent cinema, because in the films of the silent period one can hardly find stories with mute characters. In this case can be questioned whether the story on the stolen voices was the motivation for the silent film form, or there's an intention to play upon the muteness of the silent films. Another example of this kind of reflexion I found in Guy Maddin's Careful,where the inhabitants of a mountain-village have restrictions in using their voices. I intend to write a paper on it, if you know movies related to this topic, please let me know!!!
I highly recommend Esteban Sapir's film to every moviegoer (one of the critics called it: the jewel of the festival).
PS: Winners were announced, and the film won the award for best cinematography! 0 I've seen this movie twice on Transilvania International Film Festival(TIFF), the movie is in competition and I really hope that Esteban Sapir will get one of the awards (at least the best image award).
As a silent cinema fan I'm interested in contemporary movies that quote or recreate the language of the yester-year cinema. The previous reviewer emphasized the quotes from Fritz Lang and Fr. W. Murnau. As I see it, the movie references directly Lang's Metropolis, and the allegorical-parabolic character of his plots. But I didn't see Murnau in it. There's a more obvious Melies-homage though: the Moon with a (here cigar-smoking) human face, and the paper-made, painted mountains and city-landscapes. I enjoyed the film mostly for its visuals, and in the meantime I found very interesting the story on muteness, and the creative means of communication used by the inhabitants of the voiceless city. From this perspective this movie is an unique reflexion on the muteness of the silent cinema, because in the films of the silent period one can hardly find stories with mute characters. In this case can be questioned whether the story on the stolen voices was the motivation for the silent film form, or there's an intention to play upon the muteness of the silent films. Another example of this kind of reflexion I found in Guy Maddin's Careful,where the inhabitants of a mountain-village have restrictions in using their voices. I intend to write a paper on it, if you know movies related to this topic, please let me know!!!
I highly recommend Esteban Sapir's film to every moviegoer (one of the critics called it: the jewel of the festival).
PS: Winners were announced, and the film won the award for best cinematography! 1 WordDeletion
+448 I believe this film was made for the not so princely sum of £8000 but that didn't really show. There anything amateurish about the production or the acting, the characters were gritty and real and the location could have been any desert area in the world instead of a not too warm beach just north of Aberdeen. The actors were quite easily acceptable as a bunch of mercenaries stranded on a mysterious, deserted and uncharted planet, none of them seemed to be particularly friendly with each-other but were willing to fight to keep themselves and their comrades alive. There weren't any great explanations of what was going on, which can be really contrived, so a lot of the plot was left to your imagination rather like The Big Empty which was a film I also enjoyed. I found that I quite warmed to most of the characters, there were some perhaps unintentionally amusing moments, the men were so ordinary that you felt you could empathise with them and the film's climax and ending were quite. I think Mr Stirton and his crew should be quite proud of themselves I've seen worse films with a budget of millions. 0 I believe this film was made for the not so princely sum of £8000 but that didn't really show. There wasn't anything amateurish about the production or the acting, the characters were gritty and real and the location could have been any desert area in the world instead of a not too warm beach just north of Aberdeen. The actors were quite easily acceptable as a bunch of mercenaries stranded on a mysterious, deserted and uncharted planet, none of them seemed to be particularly friendly with each-other but were willing to fight to keep themselves and their comrades alive. There weren't any great explanations of what was going on, which can be really contrived, so a lot of the plot was left to your imagination rather like The Big Empty which was a film I also enjoyed. I found that I quite warmed to most of the characters, there were some perhaps unintentionally amusing moments, the men were so ordinary that you felt you could empathise with them and the film's climax and ending were quite poignant. I think Mr Stirton and his crew should be quite proud of themselves I've seen worse films with a budget of millions. 1 WordDeletion
+449 The quality of this film is that it shows bands and their music when it was changing in NY during '81. As for the film itself it has at least three major. First of all, there is narration throughout the film, which is not required at all. In the few places where there is some explanation necessary just adding a little dialogue would have gone a long way. Secondly, there was no obvious attempt to synchronize any of the audio, in fact it is quite apparent that most of the dialogue was recorded later with no attempt to match the film. The third flaw was in the ending. I will not give the ending away for those brave souls that would endure the torture of sitting through the film, but it commits a cardinal sin in screenwriting. Not the money or time it takes to see this, unless you are a fan of one of the represented bands. 1 The only redeeming quality of this film is that it shows bands and their music when it was changing in NY during '81. As for the film itself it has at least three major flaws. First of all, there is narration throughout the film, which is not required at all. In the few places where there is some explanation necessary just adding a little dialogue would have gone a long way. Secondly, there was no obvious attempt to synchronize any of the audio, in fact it is quite apparent that most of the dialogue was recorded later with no attempt to match the film. The third flaw was in the ending. I will not give the ending away for those brave souls that would endure the torture of sitting through the film, but it commits a cardinal sin in screenwriting. Not worth the money or time it takes to see this, unless you are a fan of one of the represented bands. 0 WordDeletion
+450 This is a documentary unlike any other. It has so many layers and shows us so much that trying to analyze it all at once is nearly impossible. Documentarian William Greaves shows us the process of film-making from a different perspective. We see the struggles of the actors, the director, the sound crew, and everybody else trying to hang in there and make this film successful. If this was just about a movie being made it would be ordinary. What Greaves does is make it more complex by having a crew film the actors, and then this will be filmed by another crew, only to have another crew film the whole thing. Three cameras, each with a different goal. It has an almost dizzying affect on you but at the time is exciting. I like the parts where the crew organizes together and discusses what is going on. Even they are somewhat in the dark as to what Greaves is trying to do. Half see this as an experiment the other half it as a chaotic and confusing failure. No matter what side you choose, you can't argue that Greaves doesn't get you involved in this process. 0 This is a documentary unlike any other. It has so many layers and shows us so much that trying to analyze it all at once is nearly impossible. Documentarian William Greaves shows us the process of film-making from a different perspective. We see the struggles of the actors, the director, the sound crew, and everybody else trying to hang in there and make this film successful. If this was just about a movie being made it would be ordinary. What Greaves does is make it more complex by having a crew film the actors, and then this will be filmed by another crew, only to have another crew film the whole thing. Three cameras, each with a different goal. It has an almost dizzying affect on you but at the same time is exciting. I like the parts where the crew organizes together and discusses what is going on. Even they are somewhat in the dark as to what Greaves is trying to do. Half see this as an experiment while the other half sees it as a chaotic and confusing failure. No matter what side you choose, you can't argue that Greaves doesn't get you involved in this process. 1 WordDeletion
+451 """Don't Torture a Duckling"" is one of the Italian horror films I've ever seen, and I've seen my share. To call it a giallo is a little misleading because it's really a typical murder mystery. It's more of a straight horror movie.
Complete with one of the most brutal and gory scenes ever in a movie this old, twisting and turning film oozes with a creepy ambiance and an old school Italian feel. The setting is perfect: an old Italian village. The music is ridiculously. The finale is genuine and.
After seeing ""Don't Torture a Duckling"" you really have to wonder how Fulci's later stuff got so off. I like all his stuff, but he strayed. Maybe he figured he already did it...Because with this film, he hits the.
I'd recommend this film to anyone who thinks that Dario Argento owns the giallo. Fulci beats him with this.
10 out of, kids." 0 """Don't Torture a Duckling"" is one of the coolest Italian horror films I've ever seen, and I've seen my share. To call it a giallo is a little misleading because it's not really a typical murder mystery. It's more of a straight horror movie.
Complete with one of the most brutal and gory scenes ever in a movie this old, Fulci's twisting and turning film oozes with a creepy ambiance and an old school Italian feel. The setting is perfect: an old Italian village. The music is ridiculously perfect. The finale is genuine and original.
After seeing ""Don't Torture a Duckling"" you really have to wonder how Fulci's later stuff got so off beat. I like all his stuff, but he strayed. Maybe he figured he already did it...Because with this film, he hits the bullseye.
I'd recommend this film to anyone who thinks that Dario Argento owns the giallo genre. Fulci beats him with this one.
10 out of 10, kids." 1 WordDeletion
+452 This is a pale imitation of 'Officer and a Gentleman.' There is NO chemistry between Kutcher and the unknown woman who plays his love interest. The dialog is, the situations. It's long and the climax is anti-climactic(!). I love the, its men and women are fearless and tough. The action scenes are awesome, but this movie doesn't do much for recruiting, I fear. The script is formulaic, but confusing. Kutcher's character is trying to redeem himself for an accident that wasn't his fault? Costner's is raging against the dying of the light, but why? His 'conflict' with his wife is about as deep as a mud puddle. I saw this sneak preview for free and certainly felt I got my money's worth. 1 This is a pale imitation of 'Officer and a Gentleman.' There is NO chemistry between Kutcher and the unknown woman who plays his love interest. The dialog is wooden, the situations hackneyed. It's too long and the climax is anti-climactic(!). I love the USCG, its men and women are fearless and tough. The action scenes are awesome, but this movie doesn't do much for recruiting, I fear. The script is formulaic, but confusing. Kutcher's character is trying to redeem himself for an accident that wasn't his fault? Costner's is raging against the dying of the light, but why? His 'conflict' with his wife is about as deep as a mud puddle. I saw this sneak preview for free and certainly felt I got my money's worth. 0 WordDeletion
+453 "This movie deserves to be one of the top Hindi comedies ever made . Rajkumar Santoshi is mostly known for his gritty hard-hitting social dramas , but this is the most effortless movie he has made .
The plot revolves around two small-town buffoons Amar (Aamir Khan) and Prem (Salman Khan) . They want to get rich quick and so move to the big city . They hatch the same plan separately - to woo a rich heiress Raveena (Raveena Tandon) who is the daughter of a rich businessman Ramgopal Bajaj (Paresh Rawal) . Thus the one who marries Raveena gets his hands on all her wealth . but when they get to know each other's plan , there is an intense tussle of one-oneupmanship over who marries Raveena . Hilarious gags and situations ensue as the battle rages on .
At the same time Ramgopal Bajaj's identical twin brother Shyamgopal Bajaj wants to eliminate his brother and niece and usurp the family fortune . Add to this an assortment of characters including a Raveena's maid Karishma (Karishma Kapoor) , a mistake-prone butler named Robert (Vijoo Khote) , a manager named Bhalla (Shehzad Khan) who mimics yesteryear's villain Ajeet and a funny gangster Gogo (Shakti Kapoor) who looks more like a pirate and a rollicking comedy awaits you .
Do not waste your time looking for LOGIC in the movie . Leave the company of your brains and just ENJOY . The actors are so much in sync with the script that no room is left for mistakes . Dialogues (Rajkumar Santoshi , Dilip Shukla) are witty . Music (Tushar Bhatia) and lyrics (Majrooh Sultanpuri) are memorable . The picturization and choreography (Saroj Khan) of ""Yeh Raat Aur Yeh Doori"" , ""Ae Lo Ji Sanam"" and ""Dil Karta Hai Tere Paas Aaoon"" is fitting and will remain etched in my mind forever .
The film starred two superstars-in-the-making , Aamir Khan and Salman Khan (they eventually became superstars) . Aamir Khan is impeccable in his first all-out comedy role . I salute his sense of comic timing . Salman pales in comparison with Aamir but is still likable . Among the supporting characters , Paresh Rawal stands out in his dual role of Ramgopal and Shyamgopal .
The movie surprisingly failed at the box office . I fail to understand why . I recommend it to all nevertheless ." 0 "This movie fully deserves to be one of the top Hindi comedies ever made . Rajkumar Santoshi is mostly known for his gritty hard-hitting social dramas , but this is easily the most effortless movie he has made .
The plot revolves around two small-town buffoons Amar (Aamir Khan) and Prem (Salman Khan) . They want to get rich quick and so move to the big city . They hatch the same plan separately - to woo a rich heiress Raveena (Raveena Tandon) who is the daughter of a rich businessman Ramgopal Bajaj (Paresh Rawal) . Thus the one who marries Raveena gets his hands on all her wealth . but when they get to know each other's plan , there is an intense tussle of one-oneupmanship over who marries Raveena . Hilarious gags and situations ensue as the battle rages on .
At the same time Ramgopal Bajaj's identical twin brother Shyamgopal Bajaj wants to eliminate his brother and niece and usurp the family fortune . Add to this an assortment of funny characters including a Raveena's maid Karishma (Karishma Kapoor) , a mistake-prone butler named Robert (Vijoo Khote) , a manager named Bhalla (Shehzad Khan) who mimics yesteryear's villain Ajeet and a funny gangster Gogo (Shakti Kapoor) who looks more like a pirate and a rollicking comedy awaits you .
Do not waste your time looking for LOGIC in the movie . Leave the company of your brains and just ENJOY . The actors are so much in sync with the script that no room is left for mistakes . Dialogues (Rajkumar Santoshi , Dilip Shukla) are witty . Music (Tushar Bhatia) and lyrics (Majrooh Sultanpuri) are memorable . The picturization and choreography (Saroj Khan) of ""Yeh Raat Aur Yeh Doori"" , ""Ae Lo Ji Sanam"" and ""Dil Karta Hai Tere Paas Aaoon"" is fitting and will remain etched in my mind forever .
The film starred two superstars-in-the-making , Aamir Khan and Salman Khan (they eventually became superstars) . Aamir Khan is impeccable in his first all-out comedy role . I salute his sense of comic timing . Salman pales in comparison with Aamir but is still likable . Among the supporting characters , Paresh Rawal stands out in his dual role of Ramgopal and Shyamgopal .
The movie surprisingly failed at the box office . I fail to understand why . I recommend it to all nevertheless ." 1 WordDeletion
+454 this is one of my all time films. its one of those films where i know line but can still watch it repeatedly without losing interest. i always throw on this film if I'm going on holiday, or if i don't want to go to the gym, just seeing Nikki's body will give me the motivation i need. Its an easy to watch film which always keeps me i know it be everyones cup of tea, but if like me you love films that are shot beautifully and have comedy, romance and an interesting plot you will love it. It is filled with great characters and and Nikki are both gorgeous so anyone can stare at something. LINE......YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT A TRY! it TV one by fluke it i had to out track it which took some time. THE I LOVE YOU!!! 0 this is one of my all time favourite films. its one of those films where i know every line but can still watch it repeatedly without losing interest. i always throw on this film if I'm going on holiday, or if i don't want to go to the gym, just seeing Nikki's gorgeous body will give me the motivation i need. Its an easy to watch film which always keeps me smiling but i know it wont be everyones cup of tea, but if like me you love films that are shot beautifully and have comedy, romance and an interesting plot you will love it. It is filled with great characters and Ben and Nikki are both gorgeous so anyone can stare at something appealing. BOTTOM LINE......YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT A TRY! I watched it on TV one day by fluke and loved it that i had to go out and track it down which took some time and i could watch it everyday. MY FATHER THE HERO I LOVE YOU!!! 1 WordDeletion
+455 Ali G Indahouse has got to be of funniest films a long time, and Cohen's British gangsta is hilarious. film cult over it, and it features some. Ali Indahouse is a party that will leave laughing literally beginning. Vote Ali keep. 0 Ali G Indahouse has got to be one of the funniest films I've seen in a long time, and Cohen's portrayal of a British gangsta is hilarious. This film has cult classic written all over it, and it features some really great lines. Ali G Indahouse is a good-time party movie that will leave the viewer laughing literally from beginning to end. Definitely Vote Ali G and keep it real. 1 WordDeletion
+456 Someone i know said that there was this film called flatliners that was probably up my street. I was told about this movie after watching final destination 2 and watching the extra feature about near deth experience.
I bought the DVD of flatliners at the modest price of 5 pounds. Got home and watched it. And i could not help but smile and feel good wondering how this film hadn't been in my life. The film is about a group of medical students try to see what it's like after near death experience. But then there sins come back in reality and can harm them physically.
Acting from Kevin Bacon and Keifer Sutherland is as you would expect from the pair. And Joel Schmacheur this a movie like he did with the lost boys.
an edgy stylish thriller bound to please nay type of fan. 0 Someone i know said that there was this film called flatliners that was probably up my street. I was told about this movie after watching final destination 2 and watching the extra feature about near deth experience.
I bought the DVD of flatliners at the modest price of 5 pounds. Got home and watched it. And i could not help but smile and feel good wondering how this film hadn't been in my life before. The film is about a group of medical students try to see what it's like after near death experience. But then there sins come back in reality and can harm them physically.
Acting from Kevin Bacon and Keifer Sutherland is great as you would expect from the pair. And Joel Schmacheur made this a great movie like he did with the lost boys.
This is an edgy and stylish thriller bound to please nay type of film fan. 1 WordDeletion
+457 "again from the darkness. on the mega-best seller from author Khaled Hosseini, the provides us a peak at the of post-Russia invaded Afghanistan and the terror of the Taliban. Director Marc Foster adds a to his resume, which already includes ""Monster's Ball"", ""Finding Neverland"" and ""Stranger Than Fiction"".
The story of young friends Amir and Hassan and the unknown they share into the next generation. This is story of honor and courage and loyalty and an. Some scenes of the boys when they are kids and then a couple of truly scenes as Amir returns as an adult to find imprisoned son.
This is, story telling with a., actor stealing the screen. not story to watch unfold, it felt. quick of Oil the hall a." 0 "Greetings again from the darkness. Based on the mega-best seller from author Khaled Hosseini, the film provides us a peak at the ugliness of post-Russia invaded Afghanistan and the terror of the Taliban. Director Marc Foster adds a gem to his resume, which already includes ""Monster's Ball"", ""Finding Neverland"" and ""Stranger Than Fiction"".
The story of young friends Amir and Hassan and the unknown bond they share into the next generation. This is a story of honor and courage and loyalty and is an unusual coming-of-age tale. Some great scenes of the boys when they are kids and then a couple of truly amazing scenes as Amir returns as an adult to find Hassan's imprisoned son.
This is tight, compelling story telling with a message. The acting is solid throughout, with no one actor stealing the screen. Although not a pleasant story to watch unfold, it is certainly meaningful and heart felt. Plus a quick shot of Midnight Oil playing in the pool hall is a welcome gift." 1 WordDeletion
+458 "We saw this in a bargain basket at the local Asda: £1.50 for the DVD. reading all the hype plastered all over the cover saying how ""hillarious"" it is, and it also had a really good, established cast, we thought this must a great film.
So we bought, took it home, shoved it in the DVD player, sat back and waited for the funnies to begin.......and waited.......and waited.....and waited a bit more.
Some 90 minutes later, although it felt more like 3 hours, the credits rolled, and that was the end of that.
What a - even paying £1.50 seemed a con. God knows what Caine, Richardson and Gambon were thinking when they said 'yes' to this tosh. And as for Moran: well much as I enjoyed Black Books, Shaun of the dead, and his comedy tours, I felt he was of his depth in this film. He tried too hard playing for laughs, probably thinking that if retaining the characteristics from his Black Books character, would work here.
Sadly it back-fired. The gags fell flat after awhile, and then he became just an irritation. Which is a shame because I believe given the right part he could be a very good film/character actor.
Anyway, to sum up: the actors in The Actors, failed to Act!!!
**/*****" 1 "We saw this in a bargain basket at the local Asda: £1.50 for the DVD. reading all the hype plastered all over the cover saying how ""hillarious"" it is, and it also had a really good, established cast, we thought this must a great film.
So we bought, took it home, shoved it in the DVD player, sat back and waited for the funnies to begin.......and waited.......and waited.....and waited a bit more.
Some 90 minutes later, although it felt more like 3 hours, the credits rolled, and that was the end of that.
What a letdown - even paying £1.50 seemed a con. God knows what Caine, Richardson and Gambon were thinking when they said 'yes' to this tosh. And as for Moran: well much as I enjoyed Black Books, Shaun of the dead, and his comedy tours, I felt he was out of his depth in this film. He tried too hard playing for laughs, probably thinking that if retaining the characteristics from his Black Books character, would work here.
Sadly it back-fired. The gags fell flat after awhile, and then he became just an irritation. Which is a shame because I believe given the right part he could be a very good film/character actor.
Anyway, to sum up: the actors in The Actors, failed to Act!!!
**/*****" 0 WordDeletion
+459 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the dya. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 1 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+460
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still ogod days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 0
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+461 "And again, Columbia Pictures decides to merely make ""hash"" using the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to obot! Towadr the end of this pitfiul filck when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't even make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appear 51 years younger. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It's a burning questoin that probably can nveer be answered because as far as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather high standards for his work, as also did Larry, Culry and Shemp. Don't waste your tmie on this one." 1 "And again, Columbia Pictures decides to merely make ""hash"" using the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to boot! Toward the end of this pitiful flick when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't even make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appear 15 years younger. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It's a burning question that probably can never be answered because as far as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather high standards for his work, as also did Larry, Curly and Shemp. Don't waste your time on this one." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+462 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my bakc, but the few efefcts are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have odne well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 1 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my back, but the few effects are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+463 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really livnig up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concpet is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some abd sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 1 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really living up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some bad sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+464 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. tI is wodoen and pedantic. It has no svaing grcae whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imperium"", don't go. Even the title of the movie is dreadful and portends what garbage lies within. The whole lpot is so abd that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this clunekr that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted revenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehcile for his wrtah in this travetsy." 1 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. It is wooden and pedantic. It has no saving grace whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imperium"", don't go. Even the title of the movie is dreadful and portends what garbage lies within. The whole plot is so bad that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this clunker that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted revenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehicle for his wrath in this travesty." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+465 You don't have to spend much time watching this made for TV omvie or series piolt or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what lies in store. The incredibly abd umsical score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the wrost theme I've ever heard, I certainly ca'nt remember it. Wihle the actnig talnet is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the rwiting is atorcious and the stroy is conrtived, filled with inspiid stereotpyes, and an obviuos rpioff from Ken Kesey. Why umst Hollywood always persent atles from the sixties as if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional mornos? It's too abd that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as reaosnably authenitc when almost nnoe of it comes even close to the way thnigs really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy named Becker, but who else has even heard of it? oN one in Hollywood, that's for sure. They're too busy pushing tripe like this groaner of a movie to bother with reality. 1 You don't have to spend much time watching this made for TV movie or series pilot or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what lies in store. The incredibly bad musical score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the worst theme I've ever heard, I certainly can't remember it. While the acting talent is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the writing is atrocious and the story is contrived, filled with insipid stereotypes, and an obvious ripoff from Ken Kesey. Why must Hollywood always present tales from the sixties as if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional morons? It's too bad that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as reasonably authentic when almost none of it comes even close to the way things really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy named Becker, but who else has even heard of it? No one in Hollywood, that's for sure. They're too busy pushing tripe like this groaner of a movie to bother with reality. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+466 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lighst up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this quite little independent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, osmehow this patricular gtahering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 0 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lights up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this quiet little independent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+467 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ACB would show the 4:30 movie- Sraatoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recenlty watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thuoght it was well done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actosr - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. oBth Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - this noe to me is a ogod flick!! 0 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was well done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - this one to me is a good flick!! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap( (random_one): True)
+468 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that gizven a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 1 The makers ask for a huge suspension of disbelief, you grant them it in the hope that given a little time they'll convince you it's possible. Alas, with TV movies it seems as though they specifically set out to make cheap Cosmo questionnaire films. With a small budget and big claims you should spend every penny on the details to convince the audience. Not here though. The film gets a few points for the good performance the two leading ladies give against the odds, but unfortunately it's not enough to save the day. oh, and the less said about the ending the better. Happy Film-Viewing Everyone ! 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+469
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But stilxl good daMys are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 0
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+470 "And again, Columbia Pictures dJecides to merely make ""hash"" using the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to bokot! TowCard the end of this pitifuEl Uflick when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't ejven make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appZear 15 years younWger. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It'Fs a burning question that probably can nwever be answered because as fayr as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather hiegh standards for his work, as also did Larry, CurlUy and Shemp. Don'Bt waste your timDe on this one." 1 "And again, Columbia Pictures decides to merely make ""hash"" using the original version with Curly and without any of the gags or jokes to boot! Toward the end of this pitiful flick when Joe gets stuck riding the bull, the studio didn't even make much of an effort to re-record the sound for if you listen carefully you can still here Curly going ""Woo woo woo woo"". Also, when Moe and Larry throw the darts in order to ""slow the bull down so he can get off"", that's lifted right from the original because you can actually see Moe and Larry ""magically"" appear 15 years younger. Why oh why did Moe allow all this to happen? It's a burning question that probably can never be answered because as far as I know, in real life he was quite sensitive to any type of criticism and had rather high standards for his work, as also did Larry, Curly and Shemp. Don't waste your time on this one." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+471 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my back, but the few Veffects are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done welll are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligqent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 1 "First i have to say that i don't like since fiction movies at all so much! But there are some movies i liked really. This is one of the others ;) I've the same opinion like some (most)others here. The Film is still going on in my back, but the few effects are really not enough to watch the whole time....I think what they have done well are the animated sceneries with 3 suns and 4 Moons, but its the only i liked. There are no intelligent dialogs (are there???). But its a Great Film for everybody who loves Lara Croft or some other Girls in HOT-PANTS... ;)
For the directors: "" Stop to try again, PLEASE!!! """ 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+472 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really liRving up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certoainly see some bajd sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very uthin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 1 "Well, they sent it on TV between midnight and 2:00 am - it seems like the right time to watch it, and then go to bed afterwards ...
No, it was not really living up to my expectations. I think the Dogma concept is good, because the film then gets closer to what's really happening between the involved characters when you cut all the unnecessary effects and mood-making music out. But then again, this concept requires some interesting action between the characters.
I cannot say, that I know King Lear (the Shakespeare version) very well, if I had known the play, I would probably have been able to predict much of the film.
Well, a crisis can bring the best and worst sides of a character on display - and we certainly see some bad sides. Oh yes, the paint of civilisation and culture can be very thin, and behind this paint you may find an animal.
If you then compare it with ""Italiensk for begyndere"" (Italian for beginners) or ""Mifunes sidste sang"" (Mifune's last song), you see the same but opposite thing: A crisis can certainly bring people to view their life in a more constructive way. And if you dare do, you may win.
When the film had ended, I thought to myself: ""Oh that's why I haven't seen it before ..."" The film has its own beauty. The quality of the work of the cameraman, actors, etc is good. But the script could need something more. A plot maybe wouldn't hurt." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+473 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. It is woodwen and pedantic. It has no savimng grace whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imperium"", don't go. Even the title of the movie is dreadful and portwends what garbage lies within. The whonle pLlot is so bad that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this clunPker that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted reAvenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehicle for his wrath in this travemsty." 1 "This brief review contains no spoilers since the movie spoils itself. It is wooden and pedantic. It has no saving grace whatsoever. If someone invites you to his house to watch ""Mr. Imperium"", don't go. Even the title of the movie is dreadful and portends what garbage lies within. The whole plot is so bad that it could drive Mother Theresa to despair!!! It wasn't a stroke that led to the early demise of poor Ezio, it was having to act in this clunker that did him in. It must have haunted him the rest of his days. Perhaps he was an enemy alien and wanted revenge upon the Americans for his confinement. He found a perfect vehicle for his wrath in this travesty." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+474 You don't have to spend much Vtime Nwatching this made for TV movie or series pilot or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what lies in store. The incredibly bEad mFusical score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the woryst theme I've ever heard, I certainly can't remember it. WOhile the acting talHent is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the wjriting is atrocQious and the sGtory is contrived, filled with insipid stereEotypes, and an Kobvious ripoff from Ken Kesey. Why must Hollywood always present tales from the sixties as if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional morons? It's too bad that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as rdeasonably authentic when almost none of it comes even close to the wQay things really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy named BecXker, but who else has even heard of it? No one in Hollywood, that's for sure. They're too busy pushing tripe like this groaner of a movie to bother with reality. 1 You don't have to spend much time watching this made for TV movie or series pilot or whatever it was intended to be to figure out just what lies in store. The incredibly bad musical score makes its debut from the start. Seriously, if this isn't the worst theme I've ever heard, I certainly can't remember it. While the acting talent is available here, from Jeff Bridges to Carl Betz, Vera Miles, and Sal Mineo, the writing is atrocious and the story is contrived, filled with insipid stereotypes, and an obvious ripoff from Ken Kesey. Why must Hollywood always present tales from the sixties as if the so-called hippies were all unidimensional morons? It's too bad that such an interesting era in our exceptionally conformist social experience is generally depicted by out and out garbage so that the least offensive of the genre is now accepted as reasonably authentic when almost none of it comes even close to the way things really were. The best I've seen to date is a memoir called Looking Back by a guy named Becker, but who else has even heard of it? No one in Hollywood, that's for sure. They're too busy pushing tripe like this groaner of a movie to bother with reality. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion( (random_one): True)
+475 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is tTruly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 yejars of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously ulights up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this qukiet little independent fSilm by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renoewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
You've wandered in Hollywood's desert for too long!" 0 "In the wasteland that Hollywood Productions have become of late, this movie - in and of itself - is truly ""MANNA FROM HEAVEN""!!!
In what could best be described as a ""cute"" movie, approximately 350 years of movie acting experience (allright - give or take 100 years!) joyously lights up the screen to tell a tale of deceit, remorse, and redemption about a Catholic Family in Buffalo, NY.
Truly well-positioned to take its place in the ""feel-good"" movie genre, this quiet little independent film by the Burton Sisters' FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY will leave a smile on your face and joy in your heart, all while renewing your faith in mankind.
From the spectacular opening scene shots of Buffalo, NY to the final credits, the film manages to tell a tale that could have been told of any family, anywhere. Yet, somehow this particular gathering of family and ""family by association"" in a small, non-descript house in Buffalo more than fits the bill. If you've never been to Buffalo, you'll leave the theater with thoughts of ""shuffling off"" for a visit! Shots of the city landmarks and surroundings help to bring a quaint, down to earth tone to the film - which suits it just fine. The quiet beauty of the ""Queen City of the Great Lakes"" compliments, rather than detracts from the tale that is being told. If only more movies would take advantage of the natural beauty of this country's ""second cities"" instead of running off to a soundstage somewhere, the end results would be so much more believable.
Great performances by Shirley Jones, Frank Gorshin, Wendy Malick, Jill Eickenberry, and the rest of the ensemble cast prove again that true talent outlasts Hollywood's ""flavor of the week"" any time!
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
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+476 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would shodw the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watcPhing as a kid. I loaved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was weltl done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
I love old movies - this onze to me is a good flick!! 0 I grew up in New York City and every afternoon ABC would show the 4:30 movie- Saratoga Trunk was one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. I loved this movie and it has stayed with me for years. I recently watched it again and still thought it was great - maybe I am just a romantic - but I thought it was well done. I do not want to say this movie was good only because of the main actors - I really did not know who they were when I first saw this movie - I guess I just knew quality acting as a child. Both Bergman and Cooper were excellent. I especially loved seeing old New Orleans during the time period of this movie . If you ever get a chance to visit New Orleans - you should watch movies that show the city during that time period - when you get to see some of the old homes in the French Quarter(not just Bourbon Street) or uptown, you can truly imagine life as it was 100 years ago.
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+0 Dorothy Stratten is the only reason to watch this unfunny sci-fi spoof, and her appearance is a disappointment. Though she has the title role, her screentime is limited, and she only speaks a few lines of dialogue. If you're not a Stratten fan, pass this one up. 0
+1 I saw this film over Christmas, and what a great film it was! It tells the story of Custer (played by Errol Flynn) during and after his graduation from Westpoint. Although I've heard that the film isn't very historically accurate (Hollywood never is) I still enjoyed it as I knew little of the real events anyway.
I thought Errol Flynn was brilliant as Custer and has since become my favourite actor! His acting alongside Olivia De Havilland was brilliant and the ending was fantastic! It brought me close to tears as he and Ned Sharp (Arthur Kennedy) rode to their deaths on little big horn.
I had always known that Errol Flynn was a brilliant actor as he was my dads favourite actor, and I grew up watching his films as a child. But it wasn't until I watched this film that I realised how great he actually was.
I'll give this film 10 out of 10!! 1
+2 David Tennant and Sarah Parish's brilliant acting had me in tears as many of the scenes were so familiar to me. My husband suffered a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage in 1977 and required a major operation which involved lifting his brain and plugging the leak. Like Tricia I was naive enough to expect that he would return to being his former self. After over 25 years of loving and caring for him he abandoned me without warning to go and live with a woman he hardly knew. He then petitioned for and I am now going through a divorce. I do hope the programme helped people to understand what it is like to cope with brain injury. 1
+3 "While this movie did have a few scary moments (great use of music and film angles to build suspense), it's obvious director Ethan Wiley and scriptwriter Ellary Eddy didn't waste any time researching their subject matter; which also makes me question their claim that the exorcism scenes were overseen by a genuine Catholic bishop.
Amongst the many inconsistencies:
* Jacob the Roman Catholic priest, when we first meet him outside the church, is wearing an academic robe over his clericals rather than the typical alb, chasuble or surplice. Academic robes are commonly worn by Protestant ministers in liturgical denominations, not Roman Catholic priests.
* Jacob the priest quotes some obscure and disturbing scripture about the angels taking up weapons. He attributes it to St. Paul. This verse is not from St. Paul's writings, neither is it in the Bible. I can't even find it in the Gnostic scriptures.
* Jacob tells his bishop he doesn't believe in demon possession and turns down the request to study exorcism but does a complete 180 (later that same day?) within minutes of talking to possessed Isabelle. Sure, it's possible; but a little unrealistic. See Father Damien as a priest/psychologist in the original THE EXORCIST for a bit more realistic portrayal of a skeptic-turned-believer.
* Miguel, the former priest turned farmhand, is the first to try an exorcism on Isabelle. He quotes scripture, and she quotes back. He says ""I see you know Psalm 65"" - she corrects him ""that's Psalm 67"" - they're both wrong.
* Miguel, the former priest who just got done performing an exorcism - making the sign of the cross, calling on the name of Christ, applying holy water, etc. - tells Jacob he doesn't believe in church and he doesn't believe in God. (Maybe he's just conflicted?) Jacob enlists him to put on home-made vestments and have another go at it anyway.
* Miguel, the former ROMAN CATHOLIC priest, crosses himself backwards (or Eastern Orthodox-style). As an Hispanic Roman Catholic who USED to be a priest, he should've crossed himself forehead to sternum, left-side to right side of chest.
I had to read into the little side stories to get the notion Satan was messing with the whole family, not just Isabelle; but even in the end it was hard to say for sure if anyone was really guilty of the images in their heads or if it was all demonic trickery (except for the sheriff - it's pretty clear he was guilty).
On the positive side: Isabelle was CREEPY - in my opinion she was the best part of the whole movie and I liked the plot twist with Claire.
I'm just not sure if the movie was meant to be serious or a spoof.
Listening to the running commentary with Cameron Daddo and Ethan Wiley, I'm inclined to believe it was a joke." 0
+4 "Have you ever read a book, then seen the movie, and wonder-How did they screw it up so bad? This is one of those. The book by Huffaker, ""Nobody Likes a Drunken Indian"" was great, riotously funny...this movie is not. It seems as though nobody cared enough to move the direction along so we CARED about the characters. This movie, which touches on some real concerns about Indians, makes you wonder why we haven't seen more comedies about the holocaust, or slavery. Not well done." 0
+5 Flipping through the channels I was lucky enough to stumble upon the beginning of this movie. I must admit that it grabbed my attention almost immediately. I love older films and this is or should be considered a classic! One of the most wonderful rarities of this movie is that the main character was not only female but she was also a bad girl. I highly recommend this movie! 1
+6 This is a very, very odd film...one that is so odd it's best you just see it for yourself. The film begins with a jaded professor haranguing his class because the students have the audacity to not be as incredibly brilliant as he is! You can tell very quickly that this man is a total cynic--finding the value in practically nothing but sticking to his own inner sense of self-importance. Additionally, he seems tired and bored with the monotony of life.
Later in the film, he walks into a bank robbery and manages to annoy the robbers so much that one of them shoots him in the head. Oddly, this is only half-way through the film and what followed was a very bizarre narration of the final seconds of his life. This is when the film becomes exciting because the style of the narration is just like one of this literature professor's novels--one that is intelligently written and says things the way we wish we could all say them.
See this weird film--it's amazingly compelling and not like anything I've ever seen before. 1
+7 "I guess only a selected number of audience members really had any interest in watching how a male hustler in New York operates but I'd be willing to bet that even these brave souls were turned off by the irritating patchwork technique and deliberately muffled sound recording on display here; the fact that these inherent 'defects' were a direct result of the film's low-budget/underground/experimental nature is, I'd say, beside the point. Anyway, for those so inclined, the film features extensive male nudity and Joe Dallesandro, understandably, became an underground and gay icon!
The episodic structure showing the day-to-day routine of the hustler protagonist offers a couple of mildly interesting scenes: his meeting with (and eventually posing for) an eccentric elderly artist; the one where Dallesandro expresses his views on his unusual line of work and delineates his particular modus operandi to a couple of prospective 'colleagues' including perhaps the unlikeliest of hustlers a bespectacled nerd! Perhaps mercifully, the film ran for only 89 minutes against the IMDb's claim that its complete length is 105 (but the latter could well be a mistake)!
I had watched a few other of Warhol's 'movies' and this one is decidedly not as satisfying as the most tolerable example I've run into yet, BAD (1977), and only slightly better than the likes of MY HUSTLER (1965) which were mostly a strain to sit through. The fact that this was only the first part of a trilogy did not augur well but, as the saying goes, you gotta to do what you gotta do and the other two 'chapters' had to follow in quick succession...
Despite my generally negative reaction to it, FLESH is nevertheless still valuable as a 1960s time capsule and as a prototype of the Underground scene of that era, both cinematically and in real life. For the record, an image of Dallesandro from this film adorns the sleeve of The Smiths' self-titled 1984 debut album and transsexual Candy Darling (who appears here rather unremarkably) was immortalized in ""Candy Says"", the opening track of The Velvet Underground's eponymous 1969 album. Although the latter band is my all-time favorite, and one of the reasons for this is that, through their sheerly unique and ground-breaking music, they described a lifestyle so utterly different from my own, this is truly a case where I'd much rather experience something aurally instead of visually!" 0
+8 "This the the final feature film that Michelangelo Antonioni directed, with the help of Wim Wenders, and adapts from his short story collection ""That Bowling Alley on the Tiber"". Beyond the Clouds contain 4 short stories with familiar themes that we've come to be accustomed to from his earlier works, and sums up those themes in vignettes which are weaved together via Wenders' directed scenes involving John Malkovich's The Director character. However, most of the stories seemed to offer little or no depth that we're used to from an Antonioni movie, while Malkovich's narration of supposed depth rattled on with unclear diction that sounded a tad pretentious and out of place.
Nonetheless, all four stories seem to touch on chance encounters, and extremely quick romances that played out more like lust at first sight, perhaps due to the lack of time (since they're short stories anyway) to allow for a more layered approach to carefully define and craft the characters as we know from a typical Antonioni movie. And the obsessive approach here is for the characters to disrobe to showcase a lack of deeper connection sacrificed for the immediate satisfaction of the flesh. Maybe this is the point to want to bring across with an observation of the more modern relationship?
The first story, Story of a Love Affair That Never Existed, tells the romance between Silvano (Kim Rossi Stuart) and Carmen (Ines Sastre), who meet when one asks the other for directions to a hotel, and later meet at a cafe. It's as if Fate is playing games on them when they meet, but part and meet again much later, but like the games people play, it's almost like a L'Avventura or a La Notte with the lack of communication, and of the expectations from the man.
John Malkovich's director character takes central role in the next short, who exhibited some really lecherous looks toward a girl working at a shop, played by Sophie Marceau. She is deeply disturbed and made to feel uncomfortable, but somehow plucked up the courage to approach him, and in what I thought was to scare him off, tells him her background that she murdered her father by stabbing him 12 times. But in a flash these two are off toward bedroom gymnastics.
The next short, Don't Look for Me, is the longest of the lot, with Peter Weller playing a cheating husband who has to choose between his mistress (Chiara Caselli) or his wife, played by Fanny Ardant. Perhaps the more star studded of the lot, with Jean Reno also stepping in for a coda at the end of it, which sort of expands the little universe in which this short exists. But unfortunately Reno's involvement also got relegated to some stifle of laughter as it goes into the implausible domain with laser quick romantic tanglements. There was a key element adapted from L'Eclisse with a kiss between a couple through a glass panel too, while the introductory tale about the story of souls was quite interesting. If there's a negative theme here this short wants to play upon, it'll be the duplicity of man.
In between this short and the next was a small scene which reunited our couple from La Notte, Marcello Mastroianni and Jeanne Moreau, where the former was painting a landscape which was reminiscent of that in Red Desert. Finally, we have the final shot This Body of Dirt, with Vincent Perez as a young man going after a girl (Irene Jacob) whom he just met, and falling in love with her, only to realize that it is a love that is too late. It's a relatively talkie piece, just like the first story, with the characters engaging in conversation while walking the streets of the city they're in, which sort of brings to mind Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise.
While on the whole the movie may have succeeded as individual pieces, they never quite measure up as a combined effort given the ""excuse"" to link them up was a film director's exploration of possible stories and a look for inspiration for his next film." 1
+9 Now this is more like it!One of the best movies I have ever seen!Despite it made very well on all aspects,this movie was put down solely for not being too historically accurate.Loosen up!There are tons of historical movies out there that were forgiven for not being too historically accurate and many of them do not even come close to how grand,how entertaining and how captivating this movie was!Now this is what a movie ticket is all about!You will get exacty what you want from this movie's genre and all naysayers are those with the anti-Flynn syndrome.This conservative rooted syndrome is very closely related to the anti-Elvis,anti-Ali,anti-Clinton,anti-Kennedy syndromes,usually caused by fear of charming individuals who have unconventional beliefs.If the viewer of this movie is open minded and has the ability to separate politics from art,you will find this movie not only one of the best classics,but also one of the best movies of all time.I rate it the second best western ever, right behind Wayne's The Cowboys........ 1
+10 One year after 'Love Thy Neighbour' made its I.T.V. debut, it followed the route taken by 'On The Buses' and 'Steptoe & Son' by graduating onto the big screen, in a picture made by Hammer Films. It opens with a stirring patriotic speech lauding the virtues of England's green and pleasant land, then cuts to a shot of Eddie and Bill walking up a street, arguing furiously. This escalates into a strange sequence of white and black neighbours vandalising their each other's homes. At least the original theme tune is retained ( even if it is sung by someone other than Stuart Gillies ).
The local paper - 'The Gazette' - is holding a contest to find the best neighbours, the winners landing a Mediterranean cruise. Barbie suggests to Joan that they should enter. The thing is, can Bill and Eddie stay friends long enough to win it? That's the main part of the plot. The film is by and large episodic. One chunk is lifted directly from Season 1, namely Bill and Eddie going to the Club pretending to be on 'union business'. In reality they're going to see a stripper ( not meeting two girls ). Another portion of the movie has Bill, along with other black factory workers ( in the series he was the only one ), breaking a strike Eddie has helped bring about by various ploys ( including being smuggled in through the gates in beer barrels ). While another ( seemingly inspired by Powell and Driver's 'For The Love Of Ada' ) sees Eddie's talkative mother ( the magnificent Patricia Hayes ) getting friendly with Bill's father ( Charles Hyatt ).
The climax to Episode 1 Season 1 reappears in an expanded form. Bill once more puts on paint and a towel to terrify Eddie, but his friends join him, and they dance round a drum containing a naked Booth, so that they can pretend to cook and eat him. Eddie then has to make his way home in the nude ( surprisingly, there is less nudity here than there was in Episode 2 Season 2 ).
The film ends with the Reynolds and the Booths winning the 'Love Thy Neighbour' contest, and taking the cruise together, but there's an unexpected twist involving Joan's sex-mad brother Cyril ( James Beck - 'Private Walker' of 'Dad's Army' ), who is working as a steward.
This is your typical '70's sitcom-into-movie, with all the faults usually prevalent in such films. The laughs are scattered about, and interest wanes after about half an hour. The cast is augmented by familiar faces such as Melvyn Hayes ( cast as 'Terry', a character from Episode 2 Season 1, played on that occasion by Leslie Meadows ), Bill Fraser ( as the factory manager ), Anna Dawson, Andria Lawrence ( who seems to have been in every '70's British comedy film, mostly cast as nymphomaniacs ), and Arthur English. The director, John Robins, was also responsible for the 'Man About The House' movie.
Funniest moment - while Eddie sleeps in a quiet part of the factory, Bill paints his face black. The first he knows of it is when the manager's secretary screams in terror. The tables have been turned! 1
+11 excellent drama. very dark. i have never seen california photographed in such a way. bridget fonda as the deaf wife beaten by her husband is superb. the film gripped me from start to finish. very understated performance by sutherland. the direction was very european. amazing to get such a performance from fonda. 1
+12 "George Armstrong Custer is known through history as an inept General who led his rgiment to their death at the battle of Little Big Horn. ""They Died with their boots on,"" paints a different picture of General Custer. In this movie he is portrayed as a Flamboyant soldier whose mistakes, and misdeeds are mostly ue to his love for adventure.
Errol Flynn plays George Armstrong Custer who we first meet as an over confident recruit at West Point. Custer quickily distinguishes himself from other cadets as beeing a poor student who always seems to be in trouble. Somehow this never appears to bother Custer and only seems to confuse him as he genuinely does not know how he gets into such predicaments. In spite of his poor standing, he eventualy graduates and becomes an officer in the United States Army. Through an error, Custer receives a promotion in rank. Before this can be corrected, he leads a Union regiment into battle against the Confederates. His campaign is successful and Custer becomes an unlikely national hero. Custer returns to his hometown, marries his sweetheart, Libby who is played by Olivia De Havilland. Libby is a very supportive understanding wife who steadfastly stays by his side and follows him into the frontier as he assumes leadership of the Seventh Regiment of the Cavalry. Custer becomes a man of honor who strives to keep peace with the Native Americans. To prove his intentions, he enters into a treaty with Crazy Horse, the leader of the Sioux . When that treaty is jeopardized by a conspiracy to spread a false rumor of gold being found in the Black Hills, Custer sacrifices his own life as well as the lives of the men under his command to prevent the slaughter of thousands of innocent settlers.
Errol Flynn dominates each scene in which he appears. He successfully portrays Custer as being flamboyant, arrogant, romantic and funny depending on the mood of the scene. Olivia De Havilland's depiction of Libby Bacon Custer as the love of his life lets us see his tender, more gentle side. The Chemistry between DeHavilland and Flynn, who had acted together in several other movies, is so smooth and it almost makes the viewer feel like they are playing themselves and not the parts of Custer and his wife. The other actors portrayals of their characters truly enhance the performances of Flynn and De Havilland. Anthony Quinn as Crazy Horse, Sidney Greenstreet as General Winfield Scott , Arthur Kennedy as Edward Sharp are among the other actors whose roles have made this movie entertaining.
The reviewer would rate this a 4 star movie. While it is not historically accurate, it is very entertaining. The movie has a little bit of everything. It has adventure, comedy and romance, so it appeals to a large variety of audiences. The casting of the characters is excellent and the actors give believable performances which makes you forget it is largely based on fiction instead of fact. The reviewer especially likes that the Native Americans were not shown to be the bad guys but just showed them as wanting to protect their sacred land.
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+13 "Two years after this movie was made, ""The Juror"" came out. Don't waste your time on this one. See ""The Juror"" instead. ""The Juror"" is essentially the same story as ""Trial By Jury,"" with better acting, better directing and a far more gripping aura about it. William Hurt was not believable as a cop-gone-bad, and Armand Assante couldn't be more unlike a mob boss if they had dressed him in a clown outfit. You didn't become involved enough with Joann Whalley's character to be that upset by what was happening to her. Also, the way in which she interacted with the jury wasn't compelling or interesting in any way. Kathleen Quinlan's role as a hooker/killer wasn't fleshed out enough and quite frankly was unnecessary for to the plot." 0
+14 "This is a wonderful thriller I watched many times and never can get enough of.It's all about the obsessive love 5 people have for eachother in Paris, (un)lucky coincidences, false identities.The music makes it really gripping.There are hardly any flaws in the characters,just the end is not very credible,but a definite ""must-see"" still." 1
+15 Hehehe. This was one of the best funny road movies ever! I laughed so I fell out of the chair. With many Norwegian and foreign celebrities playing themselves. Harald Zwart is the producer, known for films like Agent Cody banks and of course One Night at McCool's.
It is about Norwegian crazy fans, going to the world cup in Soccer in Germany 2006. And all sort of crazy fun that comes with it. It was hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing. I haven't had so much fun in ages. Rumors say it will come a number two, but I do not know. It will be hard beating this one.
recommended to everyone! It is a must see film. I was suppose to see it at the cinema, but I had work at the times it where shown. And been trying to rent it for a month, but all the time rented out. Got it today on DVD. Well worth it. 1
+16 From the dire special effects onwards I was absolutely gob smacked at how bad anyone can make a film. Lets put it this way, I have absolutely no directing experience whatsoever and for the first time ever when watching a film I thought 'I can do better than that! whilst sat watching this pap. The acting in this film was terrible, I suppose the best actor was the guy from Lawnmower Man but the French guy from Aliens3 was so wooden I wondered how he got the former job in the first place. The storyline was mediocre and I suppose, like most films, If the rest had been done well it would have stood up. I don't usually write reviews here but after seeing a couple of people gave this film a good rating (must be cast/crew) I felt I had to say my piece to save anyone from accidentally hiring it or wasting their money on buying this cack. 0
+17 This was the film that first indicated to me what a great actor Martin Sheen really is. He modestly claims that Charlie is a better actor, Charlie can't hold a candle to him.
I found it suspenseful and thoroughly enjoyed the intertwining of the love story with the main plot (and I usually HATE love stories). There's a great plot twist at the end that struck me as being fully credible, particularly in the early 80's time period, and probably now also.
The final scene had me on the edge of my seat. This film roundly illustrates that treachery is often doled out by those we trust, while declared enemies have more in common than they suspect, and finally, that human compassion can be found where we least expect it.
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+18 "Many teenage sex comedy movies come and go without much fanfare, however, every so often a movie might come along thats honest, funny, entertaining AND memorable. The Last American Virgin is a special movie that has found its place and has stood the test of time blending all four ingredients. This film follows three friends (Gary, Rick and David ""The Big Apple"") misadventures into the world of first-time sex and true love. Along the way they learn hard lessons and the value of true friendship. We follow hopeless romantic Gary (The main character) on his quest to win over the girl of his dreams which leads him down an uncertain road with a surprise twist at it's ending. If you haven't been lucky enough to see this movie yet, by all means take a look...sprinkled with many memorable 80s songs throughout the movie to keep things moving at an even pace. L.A.V. truly is an original film, a rarity among films of it's genre." 1
+19 "Significant Spoilers!
This is a sick, disturbing movie... just like the sick, twisted director, Jennifer Chambers Lynch who also wrote it. I don't even know why I gave this movie a rating of 2. It is not the fault of the actors for sure. The cast certainly portrayed their roles well. It is the way this movie was written and the way the characters were written which was the benchmark of a truly sick mind.
I do know that I will never, ever watch another movie which has been written or directed by Jennifer Chambers Lynch. She is a sick, twisted, foul-mouthed, foul-thinking deviant. She looks, speaks and sounds like some biker chick with her brain fried on drugs, who spent 20 years doing hard time. You can clearly see what kind of person she is by watching her on the DVD special features section of ""Surveillance: The Watched are Watching."" You can see and hear her for yourself. She was every bit as bad as I had envisioned from the writing of this movie.
I'm not shocked by bad language, although this director certainly talks like a sailor. This goes far beyond simple bad language; worse than any p0rn film. The level of implied sado-violence and perversion she incorporates into every character she writes are of the genre which is even illegal by p0rn standards. This perverse, disturbing thinking is clearly apparent in her own personality and things she says. Another reviewer found the description I was seeking. This is a snuff film.
Be sure to listen to her narration on the deleted scenes and alternate ending. This director/writer is truly a sick person. I can't believe anyone would put her in charge of a movie, much less pay her for it. You can be assured that I will never, ever watch another movie she has been affiliated with. In the thousands of movies I have watched and collected, there are only a couple directors and writers which have merited this kind of boycott. She is offensive beyond anyone I have ever seen connected with filming a movie before. There have been some bad directors and writers, but none could compare to her sick, twisted mind.
When I saw this movie, which was just one murder rampage after another. Once it got past the hotel murder... then the sick cops shooting at and brutalizing drivers for kicks... the vacation family with the bad parents (who had no business being in the presence of children)... followed by the drug addicts.... the movie then proceeded to the (even more) twisted, deviant serial killers.
As I saw the serial killers reveal themselves, I began to wonder what kind of truly sick mind wrote this movie. Those were my actual thoughts as I watched this movie. I fully intended to find out what writer had such a sick mind... because that writer seriously needs to be committed for long-term psychiatric treatment. To my surprise, it turned out to be the director. When I saw and heard what she had to say on the DVD, I realized my assessment of the writer was right on the nose. On the DVD, she was indeed the sick, twisted person I had envisioned writing such a disturbing film.
While the little girl, (Stephanie) Ryan Simpkins, truly stole the show... I can't believe that her real-life parents would have tolerated this sick, foul-mouthed, director to be anywhere near their daughter.
This movie is disturbing, sick, offensive, twisted and the director-writer needs some serious treatment in a mental facility.
As far as the ending of the movie goes... the alternate ending, should have been the outcome of this horrific ordeal. There was no point and no benefit to the film or the story or the flow of the film by the death of the other character. I'm stunned that any studio actually distributed the movie. The trailer was completely misleading. The only reason the movie got the audience it did was due to the clever wordsmithing and creative depiction on the trailer. That trailer is not representative of the movie you will see.
Other than the child... every character in this movie was a sick, murderous, twisted, perverse, violent sex freak and their characters are mirrored the mind of the writer-director who created them. But if you watch it carefully, even the parents of the vacationing family; the sick cops taking pot shots; the serial killers posing in alternate roles; cops in the station; and even the station dispatcher... every single one of these character roles incorporated a sexually, twisted, violent pervert. I'm not too sure about some of the actors after watching them talk about the filming of the movie and the Canadian town in the Special Features section of the DVD.
This writer-director has such a personal mental deviation that no matter what she writes, every character role contains those same carbon copy stamps. The only character which did not have these deviant tendencies was the child. Watch closely and you will see this in every character. Then listen to the director-writer talk on the DVD Special Features section and you will understand what I'm telling you about her mental state and psychological issues. She wouldn't be tolerated in too many decent homes if she were not from a Hollywood film making family.
Fortunately, Jennifer Chambers Lynch does not have much of a filmography... less than a handful of things. Since she carbon copies those disturbing traits in all of her character roles, I don't think we'll have to see many movies written or directed by her unless her dad, director David Lynch helps her out. I'd recommend staying away from any movie she is involved with... and I'm not too sure her dad's films would be any better.
Do yourself a favor. Avoid anything written or directed by Jennifer Chambers Lynch." 0
+20 I hate football!! I hate football fans! I hate cars! but this film was the funniest thing I have seen in quite some time.
I was given the great opportunity to see this film at the weekend, and all I have to say is I laughed till I cried, and when is it going to be available in the UK and Denmark. Girls, this is one football film you will need to see, its hilarious!
The fact that this film started out as some crazy commercial for a telephone company is just amazing, the guys may not be well known actors, but this is good down to earth real humour, with real people, and I for one applaud them for taking this to the screen.
WELL DONE! 1
+21 Although coming after three Star Wars, Krull & countless others, this movie would look outdated in the 1950s... 1 SFX mostly consist of 1970s videogames effects such as bolts etc; annoying after a short while. You also get a SFX creature that looks like a poor man's version of some tier-IV Harryhausen monster.
2 sets are mainly ruins in the countryside, with papier-mache temples and miniature cities or abodes that makes 1950s Japanese monster movies look like flawless perfection.
3 Plot is paper extra-thin...Hercules must find Zeus' seven golden thunderbolts stolen by conspiring gods & zombie tyrants.
4 action mainly consists in retarded, muscled-up Hercules ( check the variety of facial expressions ) wrestling cheap 1970s videogames effects.
5 acting award goes to Milly Carlucci (third Carlucci show-biz sister with Anna & Gabriella ), which says all.
6 SFX make other tier-II Italian salad bowl movies such as L'UMANOIDE & STAR CRASH look like masterpieces.
Well, considering that Ferrigno's main acting exploit consisted in impersonating a retarded green monster, wearing a whig and green espadrillas, we ought to be lenient.
Watch it & forget about it. 0
+22 Wow! i think they made this movie to torture people. there are no words for how much i hated this film. I could have been cleaning my room instead. i love bad melodrama as much as the next person but....come on! 0
+23 This is one of the best films I have ever seen! How anyone can knock this movie just befuddles my imagination! First of all, Gooding's and Harris's performances were simply spectacular, especially Gooding. That is the only way I can describe the acting: spectacular! You have to imagine how difficult it would be to play a character like that and pull it off; then you see Gooding, and his performance was magical. As for the plot, since it was based on a true person, it goes where the lives of the characters go. For all the action buffs, it might be a little slow, but then it's not an action film. I definitely give this movie a 10. It deserves nothing less! 1
+24 Corben Bernsen directed horror film about a chemical weapon being released in a sporting event and turning everyone in to insane monsters. We watch as the staff at a radio station takes reports.
Its has moments but mostly it plays like a Lifetime horror movie with breasts and blood. There are some really good ideas here, but they just don't work. Actually the film's ideas are better handled in a film called Pontypool which pretty much works all the way through and builds tension by not showing us anything. This shows us stuff and it just seems cheap. Given the choice I'd watch Pontypool again rather than watch this film again. 0
+25 Not an easy film to like at first with both the lead characters quite unlikeable but luckily the heart and soul of the film is Paula Sage's touching performance which drives the film into uncharted waters and transcends the rather awkward storyline. This gives the film a feeling of real truth and makes you think you've seen something special.(7/10) 1
+26 One of the funniest, most romantic, and most musical movies ever; definitely worth renting/buying especially if you have a taste for older style of cinematography.
The animals and the songs alone will make you smile while watching the movie. A definite must for Madonna fans. :o) 1
+27 "Almost certainly the best Three Stooges short with Shemp, 'Brideless Groom' is as good as any of the trio's best shorts featuring Curly. Memorable Stooge moments abound. The opening with 'Professor' Shemp giving voice lessons to homely, untalented and lascivious Miss Dinkelmeyer (Dee Green), wincing at her horrendous singing notes and fighting off her advances, is an excellent example of Shemp Howard at his best. Many considered him the most naturally funny of the Stooges.
Later, when Moe and Larry try to help him get spiffed up to find a wife (and claim $500,000), Shemp thinks he has cut off his head when his mirror gets flipped backward. Fixing the mirror, he cries with relief, ""THERE I am
and pretty as a picture!"" ""Yea,"" Moe quickly replies, trying to hem his slacks, ""of an APE!""
The best scene (and maybe Shemp's best with the trio) comes when he pays a call on attractive young Miss Hopkins (Christine McIntyre). Mistaking him for long-lost ""Cousin Basil,"" she smothers him with hugs and kisses (also leading to a hilarious bit between Moe and Larry in the hall), not giving him a chance to explain his true identity. Suddenly the REAL Cousin Basil calls and she goes berserk, slapping him repeatedly and accusing him of taking advantage of ""a poor
. helpless
defenseless
woman!"" That final line is delivered as she socks him in the jaw (with a real punch, according to Shemp and crew members), knocking him through the door and into the hall in a perfectly executed gag. ""What happened, kid?"" Moe asks. ""Can I help it if I ain't Cousin Basil?"" Shemp asks before passing out.
Other classic bits include Moe and Shemp getting tangled in a phone booth, trying to find a lost coin, Larry getting slapped because of Shemp's bad looks (his face pressed against the phone booth glass), and the great girl fight in the Justice of the Peace's apartment. The great Emil Sitka delivers his classic line (inscribed on his tombstone), ""Hold hands, you love birds"" over and over as his apartment is trashed.
I prescribe 'Brideless Groom' as medicine for anyone who thinks the Stooges' glory years ended when Curly left. True, Shemp didn't have as MANY great shorts with the group as Curly, but that was due to an increasing lack of support from Columbia and his (and the others') advancing ages. When Shemp was healthy and the trio was given decent material to work with, they were still on the top of their game." 1
+28 'Oppenheimer' with Sam Waterston in the title role and with David Suchet as Evard Teller is an example of the docudrama at its very finest. Well written, well acted by actors who bear a believable resemblance to their historical characters, highly informative, and very entertaining. The set designs and costumes capture the feel of the US during World War 2, and the plotting and dialog make the viewer feel as if he were really present at Los Alamos and caught up in the excitement of the Manhattan Project. The only downside is that this is a British production, and some of the actors lack skill in affecting a convincing American accent. (The skill of current day Australian & Irish actors taking on non-native dialects is amazing.) The storyline is fully consistent with Richard Rhodes' definitive history of the development of the atomic bomb. Sadly, the mini-series was shown only a couple of times on PBS at the beginning of the 1980s and then apparently vanished into oblivion.
'Oppenheimer' compares favorably to the more recent 'Fat Man & Little Boy' feature film with Paul Newman as Leslie Groves (the chronically overweight and rather homely General would be thoroughly flattered) and Dwight Schultz (alumnus of TV's 'A-Team') as Oppenheimer. As a mini-series, 'Oppenheimer' is around 4x as long as the Newman feature, but uses the all of the additional time completely to its advantage. 1
+29 "Describing this film is a difficult task. On the one hand, it's an over-the-top vampire spookfest, complete with cobwebs, eerie music, a hypnotic medallion, and of course a coffin with a creaky lid.
On the other hand, this is one of the silliest scripts this side of Edward D. Wood, Jr. Produced by the same people who gave us ""The Bloody Vampire,"" ""Invasion of the Vampires,"" and this film's predecessor, the modestly-titled ""The Vampire,"" the movie sticks close to the lack of logic that characterizes the other films.
As I mentioned, this film is a sequel to ""The Vampire,"" which I have not seen. But no matter...it's real easy to imagine what happened. Dr. Enrique, played by Abel ""The Brainiac"" Salazar, is befuddled when the well-intentioned but misguided Dr. Marion brings back the staked body of his vampiric enemy, Count Karol de Lavud (I suppose there is a rule somewhere that all vampires must be Counts of some sort). Dr. Marion complains that all important doctors throughout history have had to resort to some sort of grave robbing in order to advance their medical studies, and he hopes to use the vampire's corpse to study such phenomena as the vampire's lack of a normal reflection (at which point he holds a mirror up to the vampire and instead of no reflection, we see the vampire's skeleton. ???).
Enrique is not pleased, and seems determined to pass off the events of the first film as mere fantasy and superstition. ""This man was no vampire...I'll admit that he liked to drink a little blood, but that's all!"" he states. Also confusing matters is the fragile Martha, a part-time nurse and part-time showgirl (!) who happens to be Enrique's object of affection. Martha narrowly escaped de Lavud's clutches in the first film, and apparently Enrique has spent a great deal of time ""healing her mind"" and getting her to think that everything that she experienced was not real.
OK, so if you were the scriptwriter for this film, you would need a way to get someone dumb enough to pull the stake out of the vampire, right? Well, how about the greedy con man who helped Marion steal the coffin? After getting a glimpse de Lavud's body, he sets his sights on the expensive-looking brooch that the Count is wearing, and he conveniently returns to steal it when the doctors aren't looking. But darn it...he can't remove the brooch because of the stake, so...you guessed it. De Lavud is on the loose again, this time with the shady con as his human henchman.
OK, so of course the vampire is after Martha again, and meanwhile the doctors are really confused about what they believe. At first they are determined to prove that there is no such thing as a real vampire, then by the end of the film they are trying to get the police to put an all-points bulletin out for ""a man who is dead but still alive!"".
You can probably imagine the rest of the plot from here, but the filmmakers do throw in a few pleasing twists. One of the sets for the movie is a spooky wax museum (is there any other kind in these types of films?), complete with a fully-equipped torture chamber...with REAL torture and execution equipment. The movie has a very keen sense of style, and not just in the campy cobwebs. One effectively creepy sequence has de Lavud chasing a victim down a seemingly endless series of streets and alleyways, following their progress alongside vague buildings with no doors while lighting the scene like a German expressionist nightmare (""The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"" seems to be an influence).
But the rest of the film is juvenile, particularly in the film's climax. The special effects are quite crude, even for the year that this was made, and the climactic fight with de Lavud in bat form is laughable enough...but the director feels the need to ask us to believe that Martha would faint and collapse directly over top of a guillotine, positioned so that her head was in the perfect location to be chopped off by the blade, which is in danger of falling because the restraining rope has suddenly begun to fray RIGHT AT THAT VERY MINUTE! What an unfortunate coincidence! To make matters worse, he cuts away from the fraying rope to scenes of Enrique trying to dodge the swooping rubber bat, basically standing still and waving his arms around. It's definitely an Ed Wood moment if ever there was one, especially when Martha seems to revive on her own and rises groggily to her feet just as the blade slams down. Whew! What a relief! In terms of kookiness, ""The Vampire's Coffin"" does not have the lunacy factor of ""The Bloody Vampire"" or ""Invasion of the Vampires"", but fans of these types of old horror films will appreciate the atmospheric photography, and the fact that the director manages to wring some real chills from this material has to ""Count"" for something (haw haw)." 0
+30 Out of the 600 or so Spaghetti Westerns made this has got to be in the top twenty somewhere. Can not believe this hasn't received any reviews! Gemma is excellent in this. Van Johnson is good too though his dubbed voice is a little off killter but that's the charm of the Italian style. Beautiful photography and some excellently staged action. All the supporting characters are well played. The severity of the racist streak in the bad guys is pretty tough even by todays standards which creates an emotional depth to Gemmas character in some of the situations that take place. Absolutely FANTASTIC score by Luis Bacalov. See this is in the wonderful Wide screen DVD from Japan. A spaghetti must have. 1
+31 WESTERN UNION tells in melodramatic fashion the stringing of telegraph lines between two points out west. Siblings Dean Jagger and Virginia Gilmore work for Western Union, and Randolph Scott and Robert Young work for the Creightons. Indians and some bad white guys get in the way, but nothing can stop America's progress. This sense of manifest destiny is greatly enhanced by a first-rate musical score and vibrant color photography. Scott is a bank robber looking to mend his ways, and both he and engineer Young vie for the attention of the perky Gilmore. Lots of great character actors help keep the large production moving forward. 1
+32 "Now I'm a big animation fan -- love Svankmeyer and usually am into all applications of stop motion so I had high hopes for this one. Then I came on IMDb and paused --- I'm always real suspicious of films with a bimodal distribution of votes on IMDb. Here we've got another --- a bunch of 10s (shill anyone) and then some real low ones. I'm also suspicious of 10s with the word ""visionary"" in them.
Sure there are visionaries but this character isn't one of them. Despite my misgivings, I saw this film and have to side with the ones. The stop motion animation was okay but the plots were banal and overall it seemed amateurish. Treat yourself to the real deal get some Svankmeyer and leave this also ran on the shelf." 0
+33 I experienced Nightbreed for the first time on television a year ago and i was pleasantly surprised with the results.
Clive Barker is said to have revitalised horror with Hellraiser but this is a film that effectively stalled his cinema career somewhat. What an unfortunate thing to happen because, like the inhabitants of Midian, this film seems to be misunderstood.
Barker has created a cross-breed of genre staples in this story - it begins as a traditional horror film but soon becomes a fable regarding mans inhumanity to man. Evoking sympathy for the devil is tough at the best of times but when the characters are as visually demonic as they are in this film it becomes nigh on impossible (cue the child!). The practically Klan-like human insurgence (pitchforks and holy wrath!) at the films conclusion becomes doubly upsetting in the face of what has gone before. As a parable of ethnic tension and white supremacy this film can be quite evocative.
I pity those who will not see the film from this angle and think of it as Barker's fantastical indulgence gone too far. We have a genuine forgotten gem here and the sooner the studio and Mr Barker make nice and devote some time to it - the better. 1
+34 "Lang does Hawks as well as Hawks does in the first part of this extraordinary Western, before settling down into typical deterministic, dark and guilt-haunted Lang for the finale.
This is one of those films that shows its greatness almost instantly but at the same time very subtly. Vance Shaw (Randolph Scott) is on horseback and being pursued, we know not why -- he stumbles on wounded Edward Creighton (Dean Jagger) and decides to take his gun and horse, but discovering that Creighton is in a bad way, decides to fix him up first. This is conveyed mostly through facial expressions and very brief, clipped dialog - in 2 minutes we know that Shaw is an outlaw, but basically a good guy. Shaw ends up helping Creighton on his way to civilization, then disappears.
Cut to a few weeks or months later, with Creighton on the mend and in charge of an expedition to lay telegraph wire going west from Omaha. He hires Shaw as a scout, who tries to leave when he finds out that Creighton is in charge; but Creighton wants him anyway, repaying a debt and sensing something quality. Also hired is a tenderfoot, son of a benefactor of the project, but atypically the Easterner Richard Blake (Robert Young) is quite competent as he shows right away in an amusing but exciting bronco-busting sequence. Both of the hires vie for Creighton's sister Sue (Virginia Gilmore) who - again not typically - seems quite as able to take care of herself as any man. The camaraderie between the three men, the comedic elements involving an unwilling cook and various rough and tumble types, and the wonderfully played light romantic elements dominate the first third of the film and reminded me more of Howard Hawks' ""Red River"" or ""Only Angels Have Wings"" than most Lang - but they are so well played and the action progresses so naturally that it doesn't matter, and doesn't alter our pleasure - if it does perhaps change our expectations - as the more usual Langian themes of the haunted past, dark secrets and the immense pull of the easier, destructive and evil ways come to dominate the later part of the film. Shaw's old pals come back to haunt him as the the wagon train and its wires move westward; attacks mount on the crew, and Shaw has to wrestle with what, if anything, he is to tell Creighton about his tortured relationship with Jack Slade (Barton MacLane), leader of the outlaws.
Beautifully shot in early Technicolor and moving fairly seamlessly from sound stages to western locations, this is for my money easily Lang's best western and one of his very best films, conveying as potently as any of his films the tragic inability of men to escape their pasts and build a new future. Scott is as good as I've seen him, showing more with a flick of an eye than a lot of actors can do in a paragraph of dialog, and the rest of the cast is uniformly fine. The inevitable showdown between Shaw's past criminal life and his potential future is extraordinary, and a surprise even for a longtime Lang devotee such as myself; and even in 1941 it seems there was no place more fraught with meaning on the margins of civilization than the barbershop and the dusty street outside. You can get a shave, you can feel like a new man, but you can't really ever be one as long as the old ties are still holding you back.
Genius." 1
+35 """Tokyo Eyes"" tells of a 17 year old Japanese girl who falls in like with a man being hunted by her big bro who is a cop. This lame flick is about 50% filler and 50% talk, talk, and more talk. You'll get to see the less than stellar cast of three as they talk on the bus, talk and play video games, talk and get a haircut, talk and walk and walk and talk, talk on cell phones, hang out and talk, etc. as you read subtitles waiting for something to happen. The thin wisp of a story is not sufficient to support a film with low end production value, a meager cast, and no action, no romance, no sex or nudity, no heavy drama...just incessant yadayadayada'ing. (C-)" 0
+36 "oh well... its funny. should have been a sadistic comedy, a lot of horror movies lack common sense,but i think a retarded caveman would weasel his way around this situation. Don't really expect Hitchcock or anything close to this. this is a good one for friends,but i wouldn't recommend it for anything else.this movie lacks all the substance of a true horror movie,the suspense,the shock,and good characters. the killer failed to be the unstoppable force that i expected him to be,and he seemed to be the average angry ""D"" student able to outsmart only stupid people. and the really funny thing is the horrible acting and the lack of emotion of the so called ""victims""
3/10 just expect this one in the daily funnies." 0
+37 Some ugly weirdo who had three families, cheated on and neglected all of them, built ugly useless buildings all over which are now unappreciated and crumbling. His bastard half-Jew son runs around interviewing random Jewish senile people who we care nothing about and shows his dreadful narrating and writing skills while tragic piano music plays. This goes on for almost two boring hours and amounts to nothing.
All you shallow hippie people who watch these stupid documentaries, eating salads and yogurt, think all this crap is so important. It's not. Save the whales. No one cares. 0
+38 OK the box look interesting, the opening have great music and its kinda original, to that its all OK. But when the movie start...well its not my first videoville movie, i watched Ghost Lake, and its very similar of this movie except its ever worse here. The story at first sounded interesting but the whole movie look like a movie shot by a bunch of university student, with specials effect that me laugh, the blood look like a mix of red and white paint, the fire effect on the demon face look like it was done with a program i could buy at my local computer shop. All the movie is shot in day(very great for a movie supposed to be horror) and there like no gore(1 scene only and it look so home-made and not credible) and near no blood(it can be considered a great thing considering the look of the blood show) and 1 demon for the whole movie. The story is going nowhere , it give you the impression that it never start, there so much useless scene done only to give the movie the average duration time(when the demon search the guy in the dogs thing for about 4 minutes...) Way too much slow-mo things. Well lets just say this movie is a Z-series one and a very poor one. All cool idea lost themselves and you get a cheesy movie. It bored my all long and I'm not the guy who get bored very easily with horror movie, man i even like house of the dead and alone in the dark from Uwe Boll and you probably know the name for being one of the worst director but here it look too much like some guys wanting to make a movie for fun. Plus for us french speaker(tough i understand English i prefer to watch movie in my native language) there the usual videoville bad translation. In normal movie you can barely see its not the actor speaking(you have to check on lips etc) here you just have to listen to it and you know it. Very cheesy 0
+39 "Sublime--perfect--profound--a true lesson on the idealized meaning of life. We get completely caught up in the life journeys of Martina and Phillipa and
Babette. Their yearnings, desires, sacrifices resonant long after the movie has ended. Seeing it years ago--as it was gaining a great deal of notoriety at the audaciousness of its subject matter--half the movie being a single dinner--the audience was ""oohing and aahing"" as some of the courses took their final
glorious shape, laughing at the reaction of the diners, as they became totally seduced by the gustatorial pleasures being introduced to them by Babette, and being totally surprised at the turn of events at the end of the film. Subsequently seeing the film years later after my own twists and turns of life, I realized just how profound the film is. On this viewing tears flowed freely. The film's
meditation on the passage of time and the way it uses a seemingly simple story to comment on life and love and art and generosity is truly something to
cherish." 1
+40 Okay it is terribly, and I mean terribly, easy to pick apart this film. C'mmon what do you expect with the title, synopsis, and actors in leads such as Carol Gilley, Ralph Baker Jr., Dorothy Davis, Bill Thurman, and, my personal favourite, Roger Ready. Yes, B star John Agar is here as a sheriff out to rid the Texan landscape of a robot-like ape from a NASA experiment gone awry. The movie has dreadful performances, dreadful scenery, dreadful special effects, and dreadful lighting. I really cannot find much good to say about it other than as bad films go you could do a lot worse as far as finding something dreadful to sit through. It is bearably short and has many moments of unintended humor. Missed cues, lighting faux pas, off-screen terror, an unbelievably inane score, and of course John Agar trying his level best to be the core of the film with an earnest performance amidst this muck. The beginning is the hardest part to sit through as it seems like it takes forever for these two teens to get their comeuppance for traveling in the woods down the Texas back roads where great ape soon will reek his vengeance in his own terrible way...Yeah right! Night Fright! Bah! 0
+41 "There are one or two other Shemp-era shorts I like more (i.e. SCRAMBLED BRAINS), but I think one can say--without much argument--that in this particular episode, Shemp gives his greatest comedic performance as a stooge after rejoining the team in 1946.
Scene for scene, this episode hardly lets up: from Professor Shemp Howard's voice lessons with the glass-shattering Dee Green, to his futile attempts to win a dame's hand in marriage (this is your little snookums... will you marry me *click*) to the uproarious finish, it never fails to keep me in stitches.
I would be remiss not mention that immortal scene with Miss Hopkins (the always lovely Christine McIntyre). Btw, isn't she rather under-dressed and over amorous in greeting the man she thinks is her 'Cousin' Basil? Who knows, maybe the actual Basil was a ""very"" distant cousin, which makes it legal in some states (as far as I know). >:-]" 1
+42 This movie could very well have been a propaganda movie for the North americian falangist party - or some similar group... The strong man (Kersey) places himself above the law (but not outside the law) and liberates upstanding citizens by killing worthless trash. The only thing that made me think it wasn't made by the KKK was the fact that a jew starred as a good guy... Try watching it again while thinking of it as a propaganda movie for an extreme right wing group - and you'll see what I mean...
It's a tragedy that Jimmy Page actually made music for this movie... :( 0
+43 What looks like a ho-hum Porky's rip-off turns out to be quite a touching film about being young and in love.
The story concerns three friends, Gary, Ricky and David, who spend their after school hours looking for sex. When a new girl arrives in town Gary falls head over heels in love with her.
The film goes from being a sleazy sex film to an examination of teenage insecurities. It is funny and sad at the same time. It never completely gives into that love story formula that seems prominent in every movie made. You know the guy meets girl, guy loses girl, guy gets girl back in the final frame formula. That formula is tossed aside after guy meets girl. Maybe that is why I liked the film so much.
The soundtrack is especially good and the ending is a definite tear jerker. It also might be one of the most realistic endings I've ever seen in a love story.
1
+44 Tyra Banks needs to teach these girls that it's not all about being beautiful on the outside. The inside counts for something too. A lot of the past winners have looked semi decent but are horribly cruel and starting trouble for the other girls. I see Tyra less involved with the girls in every season. About the only thing worth watching Top Model for is Mr. Jay Manuel. Recently, Tyra had a contestant who was a pre-op transsexual. I felt that she should have done more to encourage her. It was obvious that she had insecurities about her original anatomy showing through her feminine look. Tyra should have given her tips or perhaps she could have sent resident Trannie Ms. Jay to help the girl out. Instead, the contestant was met with harsh criticism and not enough positive criticism. It's a shame because I truly enjoyed the first 3 seasons. There's a reason why Project Runway has all 4 seasons out on DVD and Top Model only has 1 season on DVD. It's called taste. Top Model seriously needs a lot of revamping an some more humanity. 0
+45 "Rented 3 bad movies to watch with my friends in my dorm room.
Leprechaun 4, Jack Frost and The Prey.
I picked up Jack and Lep 4 because they are well known bad movies I have never seen.
I picked this movie out because it matched the ""How to find a bad movie"" guide on badmovies.org, No real description, no pics of the movie on the back, and I had never heard of it, had to be a winner :)
(SPOILERS, but this movie is so awful it doesn't matter :P)
This is a TRUE bad movie, Lep 4 and Jack Frost are dumb on purpose, this is dumb despite the best efforts of the cast and crew.
This ""movie"" starts out much like Evil Dead, even the actors look similar and have the same style of dress. Unlike Evil Dead it never gains any speed at all. For a ""slasher"" movie it is pretty bland, in 80 minutes 6 people get killed, but these are spread apart so far it becomes quickly boring.
The director threw in a lot of boring shots on animals hunting, obviously to go along with the whole ""Prey"" theme but they do nothing to advance the story and are quite boring. The gore is horrible. All these extra shots were to make up for lack of a script and story.
The last 5 minutes of the movie are shot mostly in slow motion, yet another way to add length to this. The ""climax"" is such a total joke, its hard to laugh at it is so bad. The back of the box says ""The ending will shock and haunt you."" Yes it will, it will shock you that someone could put such a bad ""plot twist"" on film and ""haunt"" you because you won't believe you paid to watch this crap.
Also the tagline is ""Its not human, and it's got an axe!"" One person is killed with an axe in the whole movie and it is off screen.
A true 1 out of 10. I LOVE laughing at bad movies, but this one is so bad that it even lacks campy qualities. No bad movie night is compete without a true character building flick :P" 0
+46 "JP3 lacks the Spielberg touch. It's an all-out assault on the senses featuring ""in your face"" dinosaurs. Watching this film was a bit like a roller coaster ride from hell.
The script is lame; it simultaneously asks and then leaves too many questions unanswered. Also, we don't really get to appreciate the humans in the film for all they're worth. For example, William H. Macy is too great a talent to have to compete with dino-thugs for our attention. And Laura Dern was especially sympathetic in JP1; in this film, she's barely a blip on the radar screen.
The whole JP3 experience was t o o m u c h. Too much noise, too many surprises, too many characters dying off, too much predictable, gratuitous violence.
Word to the wise: vote yourself off this island.
(I rated it a 3 for special effects; I took off the other 7 points for having absolutely no originality.)" 0
+47 This movie is a perfect example of Barkers cinematic gifts to the horror/ monster genre. I thought this movie did a great job of keeping the feel and look of the novella and comic books (or actually, the comics may have come second, I forget). This movie was made for Barker fans. It helps to have read the book beforehand, but isn't that important if you can follow a film. I saw to anyone who is on the fence about this film, read the book, then re-watch the film. You might find a new respect for the movie. I came to this movie a big fan of Barker already, and having read the book prior, loved the film instantly. There are great cameos, makeup, writing, directing, etc in this film. This movie does something that most monster/ horror movies fail miserably at, show the monsters. They are there in full color, not hidden in shadows, and taking most of the screen time. Unlike other films that use quick cuts or trick lighting to hide the creature, this movie celebrates the grotesque, and casts them into the forefront as the good guy. Two thumbs up Clive. We're waiting for the Thief of Always :) 1
+48 Three businessmen are involved in a bar fight with three mysterious men. The three businessmen take revenge, which escalates to a murder after another. Supposedly the story is about the violence that could happen to ordinary people.
The plot has too many holes. The details were ignored in order to move the story forward. The acting was uneven. The color balance was awful even though I watched this movie in DVD. The small budget and tight schedule were apparent. The whole thing seems to be an excuse to shoot the final gun fight, and the ending was just unbelievable. 0
+49 "I watched this movie a couple of weeks ago and must say: I was not impressed, not at all. I do side with the other posters when it comes to the fine performances, but some good performances do not make a good movie.
On the discussion board, I found a review by an anonymous poster that captured some of the main points. It says: ""'Deed Poll' is a movie that raises many questions but hardly answers even a few; a movie that is disturbing and above every attempt at categorizing; an experiment and a very conventional sexual drama despite some shocking scenes. The brilliant acting of Barbara Kowa and André Schneider, the partly very impressive editing and the good camera work (Steffen Ritter) make up for gross plot holes and some technical slips (especially in sound). However, the boredom the audiences have to deal with for 40 minutes remains."" Unfortunately, this is true. I wasn't intrigued by the story at all. The protagonists are cold, ambition-less people. They do a lot of drugs and have a lot of (incestuous) sex. So what? For many times, the direction seemed to be virtually non-existent, not to mention the technical aspect: the poor sound quality was enormously disturbing.
What's the point of the movie? What's the message behind it all? The anonymous reviewer said: ""Somehow Biermann failed to make a clear point and so the movie remains hanging in mid-air without a message. Thus the boredom I blame on the movie. The movie is reserved and emotionless, cold, almost neutral and it doesn't take long to see the flaws: for long stretches the characters of Sean and Ivy are not credible (they clearly have difficulties with the English pronunciation), the character of the mute brother is not developed very well. Some moments are very promising though - in the scene where the call boy is skinned (the one and only true love scene) an intensity is reached that one would love to see the whole movie long. As a spectator one has to regret the chances given away."" Again, I must agree. I did like the final scene, especially because of the beautifully captured faces of Gianni Meurer and André Schneider, but it was nothing compared to the boredom I had to suffer for the first thirty minutes. (The sex scenes, though, were aesthetically staged and perfectly edited.)
All in all, ""Deed Poll"" was not my cup of tea - a good, controversial idea wasted -, but it was a interesting to see how a movie can be made with practically no money. Maybe if they had a bigger budget and a more experienced director, this would have become a better movie." 0
+50 "This film says everything there is to say about religion - I wish it were required viewing for all bigots and would-be clericals.
The story, set in a turn-of-the-century Danish villages is about two very religious sisters whose late father was a rigid priest who discouraged all their dreams of love and exploring the world and its many beauty. They are now old and their life and beauty spent. Their quiet new help - whom they ""teach"" to cook - is Babette (played by the lovely Stephane Audran who graced so many of her husband Claude Chabrol's films). The life in the village is simple and the stark direction reflects that.
When Babette wins the lottery, she requests a chance to prepare a feast - a true labour of love. The course of the feast and its Chief Guest reveal messages of love and spirituality and how there are many ways to love God and life.
This is a must-see for the devotion with which Babette prepares the feast and for the speech the General gives at the end. Possibly the best international film of the 1980's." 1
+51 From today's point of view it is quite ridiculous to rate this film 18 (or X in the US). The film has a sexual, yet sublime erotic story to tell, but the pictures are rather innocent. Throughout the movie you feel and see the spirit of the late 60s and early 70s in the fashion, the dialogues and the typical experimental cinematography and lighting. And this is exactly the part that makes it worth seeing. 1
+52 I saw this movie for the first time just a short while ago. If you ask me it does not get the credit it deserves. It is a little like American Pie meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High but with more depth. It handles the same issues as both movies, but in a way that holds with it some grain of truth. The ending is sad, but that is how life is. I think everyone should see it. I have it on DVD form, and it took such a long time to find it too. That should say something, heh and another thing I will add is that it is quite difficult finding the soundtrack. I believe they stopped it, but the soundtrack to this movie is amazing. It has songs by artists like The Commodores, U2, Devo, REO Speedwagon, The Cars, KC and the Sunshine Band, and many more. 1
+53 NVA combines eastalgia-humor, military comedy and teen movie. Although it is somehow typically German-movie-like sentimental, I think it's a great and very funny movie. You will not only laugh in NVA but also get a bit of an insight in the Eastern Germany armed forces of the late 1980ies and how the young recruits as well as the professional soldiers experienced the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the German Democratic Republic.
You will enjoy NVA if you liked Sonnenallee (another movie directed by Leander Haußmann), but not necessarily if you enjoyed Good Bye Lenin which is much more serious and less obviously funny.
The acting is acceptable. But watch for former boy band singer Kim Frank who has only two facial expressions: natural and shocked saucer-eyed! 1
+54 When I watched this movie in my adolescence, I attempted for the soundtrack. Some bands of the soundtrack I still didn't know. However, during the film, I already noticed her quality. U2, Blondie, Police. , Quincy Jones , Commodores .Sensational soundtrack.
In Brazil, there is a long time this film didn't pass in TV. Today, he passed in cable TV and I remembered to access the site to do the comment.
The End of the film surprised me a lot, but it is what happens in the real life. Not always, what thought about being the ideal, it is what happens.
The life brings us a lot of surprises. 1
+55 "I absolutely love this movie. I just managed to get a copy and saved it to watch on my birthday. This movie brings up several questions. One is. Who are the monsters of this world? To be different is just that. Different. The real monsters hide behind masks of ordinariness. They are those that everyone considers ""a nice quiet bloke"" who ""didn't bother anybody"". Or they are worse they are the characters such as played by Croneberg. Men who draw pleasure and power from carving up people and creating their own Books of Blood. I love the shapeshifters, people with gifts and those that may be abhorent for people to look upon. This movie touches on and explores what IS normal. Who are 'other' and what fear does to some. Even though I gave this movie 10 I am still sick of women who either scream or are so set in their ways that they cant see what is happening and being a vehicle for the things that destroyed Median. My other complaint was why didn't they ever make a second film. I for one would have loved to see a continuation of this most intriguing story that keep me captivated from beginning to end" 1
+56 I remember when they made a big deal about this when it was coming out. They showed clips every week on WWF TV and everyone was excited. It debuted opening weekend at number two behind Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Then it did a nosedive. Critics HATED this film. I don't remember seeing one good review. Everyone agreed it was bad and sometimes grotesque. I didn't know they meant back then but now I do since the movie makes references to gay bars, women getting slapped hard and nearly raped and a disgusting looking bar restroom with overflowing urinals lol. When I was younger, I didnt care for that. It was Hulkamania, brother!!!
Now I find this pretty bad, but still fun to watch once in a while when its paired with Bodyslam (which has a better storyline). First off, Hulk Hogan's acting skills just aren't great. he is one dimensional like the character he plays in the wrestling ring. And actually, Rip and Hulk are not to far off from each other. Kurt Fuller is a good actor, but he is not good at playing the bad guy. He is better at comedy and nervous drama characters. He is just not believable as Brell. There isn't much character development in this film and the ones that suffer are the characters of Randy, Rip's brother and Charlie the trainer (In wrestling its unheard of a trainer escourting a wrestler to the ring lol). Tiny Lister plays Zeus the way its supposed to be played, so there isnt any problem there. Joan Severence is passable and for all you softcore hounds, she does have a lingerie scene lol. By the end, you figure, what's the point?
For this one (as with other wrestling films or films that feature wrestlers as the main star), turn your brain off. You'll enjoy it more if you do. 0
+57 "Although ""They Died with their Boots On"" is not entirely historically accurate it is a very entertaining western. Not only is Flynn the perfect Custer, the character actors are superb. Besides the action portion of the movie Flynn and DeHavilland's love scenes are very touching and believable.(Flynn and DeHavilland were very fond of each other in real life). Flynn was always so tormented for being not taken seriously if only he knew that there were very few actors who could play the characters he played and play them well!" 1
+58 Radio will have you laughing, crying, feeling. This story based on a true story is the perfect movie for a couple to view. There's enough for both. cuba Gooding Jr.portrays the title character to perfection. His performance is worthy of an academy award nomination.The compassion of the movie is obvious. The movie evokes many emotions. I sincerely enjoyed this film. 1
+59 "I was attracted to this film by its offbeat, low-key, 'real life' story line. That is, a twenty-something guy flops in the Big Apple and comes back home to live with his parents and even more floppy brother. It just might have worked but there's a problem. And that problem's name is Casey Affleck.
Casey Affleck is nearly catatonic in this film. His acting mantra must be ""exert as little effort as possible at all times"". Or ""why speak when you can mutter?"" Or maybe ""put yourself into a coma as soon as the camera rolls"". Lips moving when speaking? Barely. Facial expressions? None. Muscles in face? Atrophied. Something? Nothing. ANYthing? Zip." 0
+60 A SUPERMAN Cartoon
A huge shipment of gold is being sent across country by train. Using ultra-modern techniques, a sophisticated gang of hooded thieves try to waylay the gold. With intrepid reporter Lois Lane as the only passenger on board, it's Superman to the rescue. But now that it's become a runaway train, can even he stop the BILLION DOLLAR LIMITED?
This was another in the series of excellent cartoons Max Fleischer produced for Paramount Studio. They feature great animation and taut, fast-moving plots. Meant to be shown in movie theaters, they are miles ahead of their Saturday Morning counterparts. 1
+61 "This is a snuff movie. I'm shocked it is even considered to be in the IMDb library. And, Bill, Julia, and all other ""professional"" actors involved should be ashamed to be part of this sick flick. I thought I was going to view a somewhat classic horror film with a creative end that writers like to invent....that usually make no sense when writing a horror film, but as a viewer, we try to rationalize and understand. This ending was not creative. It was sick and has all the earmarks of a snuff movie. I am shocked it was edited to this ending, and more shocked that it will be out for distribution by the end of June 2009. It should not be shown in a theater. It is harmful to innocent minds on many levels....watch the movie, the ending, and you will understand this statement. Plus, included in the plot is a sweet little girl ""not yet 9"" her character says. She is not in the snuff ending, but she is an integral part of the movie. Why do directors feel they need to shock with a sick flick in order to get recognition? The director is in the wrong line of work if she thinks this is an art film." 0
+62 "I, for one, absolutely loved this movie.
It is not a ""typical Asian horror"" where you would see a gruesome looking ghost (usually a woman) that is going around scaring people. You barely see any ghosts for a majority of the film, but the way this movie keeps you interested in the plot and characters is genius. This is not the movie for you if you're into gore (e.g. Saw, Hostel) or ""surprise scares"" where stuff pops out at you (Hollywood horror, slasher films), but this movie has an underlying ""creepy"" factor throughout the entire movie which I loved. Noroi is a progressive and somewhat experimental approach to horror amongst the ridiculous remakes and unoriginal crap being released by Hollywood in today's society.
Please don't let the documentary-style of filming turn you off (why should it?!). It is far superior to the Blair Witch Project because, for one, the acting in Noroi is brilliant and it really makes you really feel like you're watching something you're not supposed to be seeing.
Noroi is definitely one of the best horror movies I have ever seen. Only a few films have made it into my Top 5 horror; and this movie holds a solid #1 spot on my list." 1
+63 Do NOT avoid this movie. Simply because it is so bad that it is absolutely hilarious. It possibly is the worst movie I have ever seen but it was so bad that my friends and I were able to laugh at every single moment of this film. At times we actually debated whether it was this bad on purpose but we're pretty sure that it is not. Characters appear out of nowhere as if they have already been established, the scenery changes mid scene to this warehouse constantly, and the Vampire Assassin ends up having around 6 climactic fights with enemies before finally getting to the head vampire. You will also be able to enjoy the one and only face of the Vampire Assassin as he never changes his expression despite his obvious attempts to. So if you want to watch a movie that will make you laugh histerically then I suggest this one as long as you go in with an open mind. Don't expect a good movie, expect the worst... and it will be even worse than that. I seriously want to buy this movie and place it atop my comedy movie selection. Right next to Anchorman. 0
+64 "I'm not bothered by the sleazy hosts, nor am I bothered by the cynical, self-righteous stance the makers of this crap take.
What I AM bothered about is that the vast majority of the episodes are fake. I wouldn't even be surprised if ALL of the episodes were staged. Hence this isn't a reality show but something far worse even than Oprah: garbage television with zero comma zero appeal. Like daily TV soap opera but with more action and fighting and less plot.
The premise would have turned out great - if only it had been executed without cheating the viewer. If only this idea were free of all the legal complications/trappings that would most certainly ensue due to what would happen with real people, and what is eventually aired. Hence the only way to create this """"""reality show"""""" was to get some rather desperate actors and make them improvise (and what pitiful and unconvincing improvisation it is most of the time!). Shouldn't this be obvious to anyone who finished grade school? Most reviews I read here don't even mention that any of this is fake, let alone that all of it might be. Wishful thinking or just boundless naivety?
The actors hired in this pathetic show are the kind of bottom-of-the-barrel unemployed actors who are miserably waiting on tables, waiting eagerly for a call from a talk show (or this crap), which is when they finally get a chance to make several hundred bucks. I even recognized one actress (in the role of ""cheater"") that I saw years earlier in ""The Jerry Springer Show"". And I only saw 6-7 episodes of ""Cheaters"". How many more of these loser actors are there that appeared in Springer and ""Cheaters"" that I don't even know about?
However, to compare ""Cheaters"" with Springer isn't fair to the latter. The Springer show is not all fake; a bulk of the episodes are unstaged - hence often highly entertaining. There is no value to be found in ""Cheaters"", unless you're a struggling actor and want to get tips on how NOT to act in front of the camera.
The producers use various (very cheap, transparent) tricks to create the illusion of realness, to give their footage that elusive documentary feel. But it's all in vein. In the end, the more intelligent train-wreck-seeking viewer is left with absolutely squat. ""Professional wrestling"" has more credibility than this." 0
+65 Dante would of been mortified, if he knew that his masterpiece was being ACTED OUT PUPPETS!!! Also the actors who played the puppets are sell outs. Due to the fact that playing a puppet is not acting it is just basically doing nothing. No one really will care who the puppet was. people only care who played a major role in like an actual movie. this is just annoying how you could mock such an amazing man and his belief, by this dumb little movie. This should be a crime and.... I cant believe you would ruin a book like that. I thought the movie was absolutely ridiculous and should be destroyed!!!! It totally ruins what your suppose to be getting from reading it. Your just making it a big joke. 0
+66 "OK, it was a ""risky"" move to rent this flick, but I thought I had nothing to lose.Well, I was wrong. This is, next to ""Bloodsurf"", the worst ""horrormovie"" I have ever seen. Crappy actors, crappy technical output, crappy story and so on. The soundtrack though, isn't to bad. That is why I give it a 2 on the vote and not just a 1. And of course the cats are a positive surprise. By far the superior actors in this movie..... Do not rent or buy it. Stay away from it and hope that this horrible, horrible film will vanish to some obscure existence and not become a ""cult classic"". It most definitely do not deserve any recognition." 0
+67 I just watched this today on TV. It was on ABC's Sunday Afternoon Movie.
This wasn't a very good movie, but for a low budget independent film like this, it was okay. There is some suspense in it, but there are so many bad qualities that really bring the movie down. The script is pretty lame, and the plot elements aren't very realistic, such as the way a 911 operator would laugh and hang up when someone is reporting a murder. I don't know what the writer was thinking when they came up with that idea, but it isn't very realistic.
I thought this movie was going to be a good suspense thriller, because there were a few scenes that seemed like they would lead to something good, but unfortunately, they never did. There were a few plot elements that have been used in other movies similar to this, and in the end, didn't prove to be very creative.
If there is something good about this movie, it is the cast. Every actor in this movie did good with what they had to work with. The terribly underrated actress Elizabeth Pena was great in this movie. She is very sexy, and has an incredibly sexy voice. However, if you want to see a movie of hers that is really good, watch the excellent animated movie The Incredibles. In that movie, she put her sexy voice to good use.
What can I say, this movie isn't really worth your time, but the actors were good. Unfortunately, they were all wasted on this movie, which is a real shame. This movie tried to be a good suspense thriller, but in the end, it fell flat. If you want to see a good movie that is similar to this, but much better, see The Hitcher. If you want to see something with the cast members of this movie, watch any of their other movies. You can real easily pass on this movie if you ever get the chance to see it. 0
+68 I saw this film on the A&E channel this past weekend. The mystery was okay, I was not able to guess the culprit before the end. But I enjoyed the characters and their development much more than the mystery. There was a mystery about some of them, especially George Abernathie, performed by the wonderful Michael Fassbender, and George's cousin, Susannah. In fact, the story of those two characters left me wanting to know more. From what I've tried to glee about the Agatha Christie book of the same title, I think this film did not follow it to the letter. Very good performances by the actors involved, especially Fassbender and the lady who played Cora/companion. 1
+69 "Cooley High was actually a drama with moments of comedy. It was a reflection of high school life back in the day. I attended Coolidge High in Washington, D.C. from 1976 to 1979 and much of what was in Cooley High was an every day thing at Coolidge. As a matter of fact after the movie came out everybody started calling Coolidge ""Cooley High."" Getting high, shooting dice, chasing girls, basement parties, and fights, that sums up high school life for many in D.C. back in the day. I can't forget Motown because Motown music began and ended many a day back in the 70s. The hits just kept coming. However, Cooley High adds a layer of humanity over the craziness because when all was said and done just like in Cooley High my classmates and I had a lot of love for each other. And like the characters in Cooley High there was life after high school, but there was nothing like waking up every morning and experiencing each day to the fullest from homeroom to seventh period. Thirty years later we are getting ready to celebrate those good times. Cooley High is definitely a period piece that just gets better with time because like it or not the only thing left from those days are memories, some good, and some bad." 1
+70 "Hulk Hogan stars as a champion wrestler (A real acting stretch...) named Rip, who is forced to defend his honor, his title and his girlfriend from a greedy corporation that wanted him to sign for their network (Because wrestling sells!) however when Rip declines, the network gets a circuit fighting championship called (and i'm totally serious) ""Battle of the tough guys"" who's champion Zeus (Played by Tiny Lister Jr) maybe the deadliest man alive. Rip refuses to fight, until his brother is attacked and put in a hospital. No Holds Barred is pretty much what I expected from Vince McMahon production starring the least versatile actor in the action genre (Hogan) it is basically lots of unintentional humor, tons of awkward sequences, a couple okay action sequences and tons of stupidity. In other words it's not unlike wrestling itself, so I give it a fair rating mainly because anyone renting this knows what they're getting. The movie is cheap but well made enough for what it is and really wrestling fans will probably enjoy this. I myself found this to be ultimately hilarious. They're are moments of such absurdity that you only chuckle to yourself. (Such as the way Hogan jumps 20 feet in the air after being stuck in a limo, how he forces a guy to crap himself and of course the way Hogan recites from his cuecard. (I.E:""I'm not going to be around when this check clears!"") No Holds Barred is a lot of fun, true, though it's mainly because of how ridiculous it is. Fans of camp should really enjoy this clever clinker.
* * out of 4-(Fair)" 0
+71 "This review contains some small, yet significant, spoilers.
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I just finished watching my copy of Noroi...
...and it was GREAT! This might sound cheesy, but several times during the film I forgot it wasn't real XD The acting is convincing, although the acting from Masafumi Kobayashi (playing himself, I think...) seems a bit hokey at times. Marika Matsumoto (Yuka in Takashi Shimizu's Rinne) seemed to change levels of believability throughout the movie: sometimes she's REALLY good, then the next moment she's really cheesy (especially at the end's exorcism and subsequent re-possession.
A character that was ridiculous at first was Mr. Hori, a man covered in tinfoil believing ""ectoplasmic worms"" are coming to eat everyone. He provides unintentional comic relief at the beginning (acting like the stereotypical alien abduction-type victim) but near the end has some really creepy scenes.
The plot was very interesting and really kept me wondering how everything tied together. There are some things that aren't really explained (like a mass suicide in a Tokyo park and where the reincarnated Kagutaba-boy came from) but everything else turned out fine. The ending has GOT to be one of the most unnerving, if not the scariest, sequences I've ever had the pleasure to witness.
All in all, Noroi is a very fun way to spend 2 hours and the new Hong Kong R3 DVD provides great picture and sound (most importantly the English SUBTITLES- Engrish free!) for a great J-Horror experience. I highly recommend picking it up." 1
+72 "I've been strangely attracted to this film since I saw it on Showtime sometime in the early 80's. I say strangely because it is rather a ludicrous bit of soft-core fluff, a genre I'm not particularly interested in. The dialogue is pompously and nonsensically philosophical (making sense, no doubt, only to it's Franco-Italian producers)and the plot completely extraneous. What it does achieve is a wonderfully hypnotic and thoroughly pleasant mood. The scenery (the beautiful Philippines), soft-focus nudity and wonderful score all contribute to a strange and extremely watchable exercise in a sort of film making seldom seen today. It is truly one of my great ""guilty pleasures"". I was fortunate enough to find it on an old laserdisc and have watched it more times than I think is healthy. A worthwhile moodpiece." 1
+73 There is no need for me to repeat the synopsis rendered by Glenn. The black and white rendition is even more powerful in portraying the bleakness of country village life at that time. The deep measure of friendship shown by Babette toward the two elderly sisters touches the heart strings. The supporting cast is excellent and their performances superb, it would not be fair to single out any one character since the entire story depends on the cast as a whole. I cannot put my finger exactly on why I rate this movie so highly since I am not a professional critic; individual viewers may or may not agree with my rating since enjoyment of this type of movie is always in the eye of the beholder. 1
+74 "Babette's Feast, for me, is about healing: mending the schism between spirit and body in orthodox Christianity. This puritanical community in remote Denmark is missing an adequate appreciation of all of God's gifts in creation. They have taken the dualism of St. Paul to an extreme, and stress the life of the ""spirit,"" not the life of the ""flesh."" Both elderly sisters, in their youth, were frightened by the lure of love and the temptations of life outside their simple village. They, and their parishioners, cling to the narrow biblical interpretation of their former leader, and the sisters' father. The aging congregation has become testy and quarrelsome, and the sisters don't know what to do. Enter Babette, a French stranger, and someone to whom they can show kindness. They have no way of knowing that she will ultimately return their kindness and give fertile soil to their dry, dusty theology. Babette will give everything she has, and in the process, will teach the sisters and their flock about grace, about sacrifice, about how sensual experience (as in the bread and wine of the Eucharist) can change lives, and about why true art moves us so deeply. When they can forgive each other, and themselves, they can focus on God's love that unfolds before them in a concrete way in the present. As a minister, and an artist, I can't recommend a movie more highly. True art and true grace!!" 1
+75 I always wanted to see ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE for a very long time. I've always been intrigued by the title, the star and the desert but for some (now pretty clear) reason, this film is never shown on TV or I've happen to miss it if it's ever shown. Well, after watching the DVD, I now know why the movie is rarely shown: it's because it's not that good. In fact, I'd say it's pretty much of a mess.
ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE was made by a first time director and it shows. The film is mainly a series of vignettes with absolutely nothing holding it together. More like a collection of short movies haphazardly strung together. The movie can be boiled down to this: intro (murder); cop and girlfriend together; intro credits; cops going to work; crazy guy tells story; cop finds dead body; cop and chief and girlfriend at bar; chase scene; etc. The scenes just don't flow together. They're very distinctively independent from each other and because of this the characterization is weak, borderline amateurish. The scene at the bar with the girlfriend, the scene at the farm with the hippies, the scene with Big John and the Chief yelling at each other were cringe worthy. I almost stopped the film during those (awful) moments.
The film-maker's lack of experience is in evidence throughout the film. The style, like the 1970s, is all over the map. The intro credit scene makes the movie look like a commercial for law enforcement. Then it tries to be a buddy film (Big John and Zipper) then a murder mystery; then a melodramatic love story; etc. A film doesn't have to have one particular style in order to be successful but I'm afraid the style in ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE was confused. You can clearly see that the director had no idea what he was doing or where he was going with it.
The film is not a complete disaster. While the content of ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE is almost amateurish, the look of it is extremely (and deceptively) professional. The cinematography is stunning. Every frame is worthy of an exhibition at an art gallery. Or, because the first (and last) time director was involved in the music business, worthy of an album cover. The beautiful look of the film gives more credence to the finish product than it really deserves. And thanks to Robert Blake's acting (of a really badly written character), the film maintains a certain level of realism, even though nothing else makes much sense. What's remarkable about the look and composition of the film is that it's been copied and duplicated a million times over. The intro credits reminded me of something like TOP GUN, which was made 13 years later. Scenes of Johnny dressing up, with his clothes on the bed, reminded me of American Gigolo. Strangely enough, ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE has a very contemporary feel to it, due to the stunning visuals, even if the story and the philosophy behind it are hopelessly outdated.
So, ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE is, on one hand, a remarkably underrated and overlooked film because it obviously influenced a lot of future filmmakers out there when it comes to the look and composition. Very few films can claim to have achieved this and legendary cinematographer Conrad Hall should take full credit. But, on the other hand, EGIB is also deservedly forgotten because the poor characters, confusing story, and muddled direction, none of which are worth of remembering. 0
+76 "The idea is not original... If you have seen such kind of story before, you would know what the ending would come out after watching for the first twenty minutes... the script, the positioning of the actors and the screening is too obvious... If you haven't seen such story before, it is definitely a good experience, you will enjoy the twist at the end...don't forget to watch it again after you know the ""truth"", you will even more enjoy the plots... Even though I have a right guess at the very beginning, I still couldn't help stick on my seat till the end...
Conclusion: A must see!! This one from Korea is better than any recent movies of the genre from Japan...forget Hollywood!
Don't miss it!!" 1
+77 "Why didn't critics like this movie?? I don't get it. This is easily my favorite Clive Barker effort. ""Hellraiser"" is a bit too rough around the edges (the film just never leaves that stupid house) and, lets face it, ""Lord of Illusions"" doesn't move at all!!! I have loved Barker's writing for years, especially his ""Books of Blood"". Terrifically entertaining. He has a vicious side to him that is totally unlike a Stephen King. He freely mixes in his own homosexuality and odd religious and occultic elements. I love love love love it. I also realize , however, that Barker is as much a dark fantasy writer as he is a horror writer. And fantasy just isn't my bag. Puts me right to sleep. Always has. I also think Barker works best with short stories. His novels tend to wander a bit. That was my experience when trying to read ""The Damnation Game"". It started out well. Then 100 pages in I thought ""where is this going?"" because it wasn't going ANYWHERE.
I read ""Cabal"" (the book Nightbreed was based on) and thought it was good. I ESPECIALLY like the elaboration on Decker's character. The way the mask talked to him and controlled him. I like the way Barker simply presents it. Black and white. There it is. He gives it a simplicity that's attractive and believable. When asked why Decker kills he says (simply) ""Because I like it"". Probably something Jeffrey Dahmer said at some point.
But I actually liked the film Nightbreed better than Cabal. I adore the visual attention to detail that Barker gives to his films. ADORE IT. I think it is just beautiful. Lord of Illusions had some of this as well. Some of the drawings in the beginning, during the Nightbreed credit sequence. It's like an entire vocabulary Barker dreamed up just for the Nightbreed world. I'd be curious to know how much was purely his design. I know he is an AMAZING artist who his own style and language as an artist.
Nightbreed is also (I think) BArker's most entertaining film. It moves very quickly. Well edited. It doesn't drag like Lord of Illusions does a little bit. Very quick. Everything in it is just perfect. It also works as a fantastic and scary little slasher movie. The stuff with the killer in the beginning killing the family and later tormenting the old man in the shop is really scary stuff. That mask is frightening. I'd be curious to know if Barker designed that as well. It's not just a hokey Jason or ""Scream""-type mask. Something about it is really disturbing.
Anyway, this is a great flick. Definitely check it out if you haven't seen it. Highly recommended. One of my favorite horror films of all time. In my opinion Clive BArker's best. It IS scary and violent though, be warned" 1
+78 Thank God I didn't buy this movie myself! I borrowed it from a friend who bought it out of sheer curiosity and of course after viewing it feel they should be reimbursed! This has got to be one of THE worse movies I've EVER seen! I do realize they couldn't have had much of a budget but I swear I could make a better movie than this staring my pets! The acting was horrible, so was the editing, the dialogue, EVERYTHING! It was so bad that it was seriously making me angry as I watched it! I'm looking forward to the REAL movie about this story coming out soon so that people curious about it don't have to stoop to watch this joke! 0
+79 "I don't normally give movies a ""1."" Although I am a HEARTLESS critic, I try to find anything that makes the movie worthwhile (that is to say, watchable). The main thing I look for is a coherent plot. If it has that alone, I can watch it! Let me start by saying, this doesn't even deserve to be called a movie, this is more like an elementary school project...gone horribly wrong! And I've seen every Sci-Fi movie special that was ever made.
Many times I've read professional critic reviews that say crap like ""This played like a Made-for-TV...(etc, etc)"" and I kept saying ""Oh come on, I wish they'd think of a REAL criticism."" Well this is worse...much worse! This is truly the worst ""thing"" I've seen that's lasted the length of a movie (if I DID consider it a movie it would be my new worst movie of all time), and I've seen every movie Uwe Boll made! This movie makes Uwe Boll look like Francis Ford Coppola! :) I'd rather watch Jaws the Revenge all day then see this one more time...even 5 minutes of it...there was one good scene and it was the END! ;-P OK enough bashing the works of Ron Hall, now for the serious criticism.
The script is poorly written, the dialog is delivered in a wooden manner, the effects are cheesier than those in a Power Rangers show, and don't even get me started on the screen zoom-in transitions (ugh). Someone actually watched this thing, edited it, and then said, ""ok release it""? I would have rather burned this than release it! In closing all I can say is ""Thank goodness DVD and VHS players have a Stop and Eject feature!"" My advice...don't rent it, if you do, you'll be glad you have stop and eject too! :)" 0
+80 I attended a screening of this movie. It was wrought with clichés and very unfunny jokes and set ups. I think the other comments were by people who must've worked on the movie or been family members of the cast. I'm amazed this movie cost $3-$4 million without any real stars. Where did the budget go? It obviously didn't go to writers for re-writes. Nice thought to bank on the success of Big Fat Greek Wedding, but a major miss. There was little or any spark between the main characters and the inciting incident was a bit flimsy at best. The direction was uninspired and looked like a student film.
I don't even know what it means Everybody Wants to Italian. Is that a real saying. I've never heard it. 0
+81 "I don't know whether this film hits my heart the way it does because of the feelings of friendship, love, closeness to others or the warmth of that transformation Babette's cooking creates, but when the feast starts and for the rest of the movie, I choke up often.
Yes, this is a feel-good movie, but without a speck of mawkishness or facile sentimentality. Please note that elements of the plot are discussed. Babette's Feast tells its story with restraint and care, and it lets us discover for ourselves the values of grace and love. All we need to know is that Babette Harsant (Stephane Audran) was a French refugee who was given shelter by two aging sisters in a tiny community on the coast of Jutland. The sisters lead what remains of their father's flock. He was a pastor of conviction who taught that salvation comes through self-denial. The sisters made their sacrifices to duty and faith. Those who still remain honor the now long dead pastor's teachings and his spiritual guidance. Still, as they have grown older the tiny community has become querulous and argumentative. The sisters do what they can. For the pastor's 100th birthday, Babette wishes to cook the dinner for the small group the sisters will invite. The sisters reluctantly agree, but when they see the supplies Babette has ordered, they and their guests become uneasy. They are used to the community's usual fare of dried cod, boiled, and a soup made of bread, water and a little ale. Even though Babette over time has made improvements, what they are seeing now seems close to godlessness. At the dinner also will be a visitor, General Lorens Lowenhielm, who years earlier had chosen ambition over his love for one of the sisters.
What do we experience? There is the austerity of the aging community's faith and the stone, wind-swept cottages they live in. There is the warmth by candlelight of the sisters' small, crowded dining room. And then there is the transforming power of Babette's artistry as we watch her cook, watch Erik, a young boy helping her, serve and pour, and watch the old parishioners, with the help of fine wine and exquisite cooking, gradually rediscover their community and love and friendship. The General serves as our unexpected guide because he is the only one who knows what extraordinary dishes they are eating. The General tells a story to his uncomprehending dinner companions, a story about a famed woman who was the exemplary chef at the famed Café Anglais in Paris. ""...this woman, this head chef, had the ability to transform a dinner into a kind of love affair...a love affair that made no distinction between bodily appetite and spiritual appetite."" He, too, is being transformed into a man who will accept what he has become and yet will always know the value and the love of what long ago he chose not to accept. An old couple kiss. Two old men remember past friendships. And Babette, who spent all that she had won in a lottery on this dinner, has had an opportunity to be the artist she once was in France, an opportunity she accepted with love and friendship.
Babette, now as poor as she was when she arrived penniless years earlier, will continue with the sisters. The general in a carriage with his aunt returns to her estate. And the elderly guests leave the sisters' home to return to their own cottages. They pause and look at the clear night sky and the stars overhead. They spontaneously hold hands in a circle and dance and sing this hymn...
""The clock strikes and time goes by Eternity is nigh. Let us use this time to try To serve the Lord with heart and mind. So that our true home we shall find. So that our true home we shall find.""
They smile at each other. All has been reconciled.
Babette's Feast is a wonderful movie, full of restrained emotion, unspoken understandings, wisdom...and, of course, a meal that will leave you with a growling stomach as you exit the theater. If you win a lottery so you could afford what Babette created and have her skill and artistry, here's what she served:
Potage a la Tortue (a rich turtle soup), served with amontillado sherry Blinis Demidoff au Caviar (small buckwheat pancakes with sour cream and caviar), served with Veuve Clicquot champagne Cailles en Sarcophage with Sauce Perigourdine (boned quail stuffed with foie gras and truffle in puff pastry with truffle sauce enriched with Madeira), served with Clos de Vougeot, a fine burgundy Salade Cheese and fresh fruit Baba au Rhum with glacee fruit and fresh figs Coffee and a fine brandy" 1
+82 "Irrespective of the accuracy of facts, Bandit Queen is a true story, its true because the themes it deals with hold as much truth today as they did way back in 1994. This movie is violent, powerful and thought provoking.The protagonist is a woman of flesh and blood, whose adversity brought out the best(or worst) out of her. Keeping the subjectivity aside, there is no doubt that Phoolan's character from a young girl of 8, who is married off by her father to clear a debt(pun intended), to a gang leader who goes on to become a leader of the lower caste, has evolved into a champion in her own right. Her portrayal is so powerful that the viewer is even willing to forgive her for a massacre.
I can understand if the western audience is not able to appreciate this masterpiece, Bandit Queen needs to be 'studied' in the Indian context, and not just checked out in stereotypes. I may not be able to sell it on its universal appeal but its certainly a must watch for the Indian audience, its a shame that the movie had a delayed, overtly censored release in India.
Bandit Queen is the story of a woman who fought against two odds in India, being a woman and that too a lower caste, her rebellious nature and inability to just give in caused her the most horrible experiences in life, which only went on to strengthen her into a self proclaimed goddess. She responded to violence with violence and dint become the submissive woman society wanted her to be. Call it divine justice or judiciary failure, had she killed a single person she would have been hanged, she killed 24 and got revered, respected and glorified.
P.S # Whoever found her character ""psychotic"", needs to be sodomized at 8, gangraped by 10 men at a go and paraded naked. Then they should be asked- How normal do they feel?" 1
+83 I've seen several stage and film adaptations of Alice in Wonderland and this one has to take the cake as the absolute worst. My family bought the DVD unsuspectingly and couldn't even make it through the first half. I later went back and forced myself to watch the whole thing (it had been a Christmas gift to me) and was just appalled.
The only redeeming factor (and it's hardly redeeming enough to save the whole show) is Mark Lin-Baker playing the Mock Turtle with a Yiddish accent. It's one of the few moments in the piece that has some real charm and can be taken somewhat seriously. Other than that, the songs are half-songs, the melodies are half-melodies and even Meryl Streep cannot make this direction look good. 0
+84 """Christmas In Connecticut"" is a gem of a Christmas movie classic. While lesser known than some others -- it is nonetheless a delightful way to spend an evening at holiday time. I watch it every year.
Barbara Stanwyck is perfectly cast as, Elizabeth Lane, the single, career girl. Way before it was popular, Stanwyck embodies the single girl on the rise. Her NYC apartment, and her friendly ""uncle"" restaurateur around the corner typify the single girl in the city existence. She can't cook yet she writes a homemaking column for a magazine!
Dennis Morgan is also perfectly cast as our wartime hero, Jefferson Jones, who wants to meet the amazing Elizabeth Lane. After being lost at sea, all he wants is to spend Christmas in a ""real"" home. Which sets up the delightful, madcap story that evolves. It is fun from beginning to end. We should all have an Uncle Felix too!" 1
+85 "This is a movie you'll either love or hate. I loved it. If you are looking for suspense, great special effects, action, sophistication, cynicism, etc. you won't find it in this movie. It is a feel good movie, sentimental, positive, uplifting. The heroes of the movie are Coach Jones (played by Ed Harris), a man of strength and integrity, and Radio (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) a mentally retarded man who finds a way to contribute to his world. I guess I didn't find this movie to be ""sentimental hogwash"" as so many did, because it felt very real to me. I know people like these. I've seen jocks who think it's fun to pick on the vulnerable. I've seen men of integrity stand up for the vulnerable. I've seen people who think high school football is serious business. I've seen people who know what really is important in life. Any of these people could have been people I knew. I did laugh; I did cry. I left the movie feeling good, remembering that there are people like Coach Jones and Radio in my world. If there aren't people like them in yours, you might not like the movie. If you don't like a movie that shows the better side of human nature, you'll hate it." 1
+86 Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris are touching. This movie is really surprising. It was enjoyable from start to finish.
The story is about mentally challenged man who helps out with a football team.
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+87 This is another enjoyable and entertaining Hitchcock film. James Stewart and Doris Day are incredible in this movie. Bernard Herrmann appears as himself near the climax.
The scenery and locations are great, except the one scene early on where the background was obviously fake, which doesn't make sense to me since scenes before and after were in the same setting and they were real location shots. I've heard that Hitchcock did this on purpose sometimes.
The reviews for this movie seem to be mixed. I think this is a better than average Hitchcock movie. Very entertaining and it has a great light comical scene at the end.
I rated this movie 8 out of 10.
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+88 "(A possible minor spoiler) The first ""Jurassic Park"" was an effective, but silly film that did it's job and was actually pretty good. The sequel ""The Lost World"" had a few decent moments, but those were ruined by the lame end portion of the film which had a T-Rex running amok in San Diego. Now in ""Jurassic Park III,"" what little story there was in the first one and the sequel, has been thrown out the window and replaced by a mere 90 minutes of basically non-stop action, which would have worked had the film not been so poorly done.
Sam Neill is back as Dr. Grant, who is given a proposition by a couple (William H. Macy & Tea Leoni) to come with them to an island to help them find their son, who's been lost for over 2 months. But of course this island just happens to be populated by dinosaurs and of course the plane the are on just happens to crash leaving them stranded with a bunch of dinos after them.
This one was obviously intended as a thrill ride, with no real story whatsoever, but even on that level the movie doesn't deliver. Director Joe Johnston (""Jumanji"") somehow managed to take what little magic was left in the ""Jurassic"" movies and squeeze the life right out of it.
The dinos look okay, though by now they're just standard fair and not very scary. The bottom line is it's not a very good film, even as a thrill ride. * out of 4 stars." 0
+89 You want a movie that'll take you places? Well this is a good pick. If you were an adolescent in the era portrayed in this film--the hayday of Motown--or if you want to reach back and see what your parents made so much noise about, I suggest you pick up this flick and give it a watch. At the risk of sounding cliche, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll reminisce and remember. You'll go back to a time when school violence was a fist fight. You'll recall with fondness your best friends from school. It's a feel good movie with an edge of angst and pain and realism--misconceptions, losing friends, deciding what to do with your life. I think everyone regardless of race, age, socioeconomic standing can pull something from this movie and really enjoy it. So take a couple hours out of a lazy day and check out this film; there are much worse ways you could spend your time. 1
+90 "A touching story told with tenderness: awkward young Jewish girl in WWII America befriends an escaped German POW who is hiding out in her clubhouse. They discuss their lives and beliefs (he's anti-Hitler), she sneaks him food, he becomes her only friend and ally. All this reminded me of the much-better theatrical film ""Whistle Down The Wind"", where Hayley Mills befriends convict Alan Bates, but you certainly can't fault the direction here, which is smooth, or the performances, which are sterling. Mature in her pre-teen years, Kristy McNichol carries most of the picture and never hits a false note. Suddenly, when the prisoner is discovered (and Kristy is found out as well), the movie gets very tough. Her father, shocked and ashamed that his child would consort with ""that Nazi"", lays into her with a quiet fury I have seldom seen before (he tells her ""You are dead to me,"" which must be devastating for a little girl to hear). The final scenes don't cop out; there are no big reunions, no hand-holding climaxes. The girl has to face the world, and in doing so learns a bitter lesson about neighbors, friends, and family. A startling film." 1
+91 "I was disappointed with the third film in the ""Death Wish"" series and wouldn't recommend this unless you are really into Bronson. He is his usual self in this one, maybe a bit lighter hearted than in the others; the rest of the cast is good if your watching a movie of the week on T.V. - the whole film has the production value of a bad episode of the A-Team and I like the escapism fun of a show like the A-Team but not on the big screen, even if it is an action movie that doesn't claim to be anything to sophisticated. The film takes a while to get going and then when it finally does, it gets out of control to the point of ridiculousness. The plot is something out of an episode of ""Highway to Heaven"" and Bronson seems like a fish out of water with the majority senior citizen cast and the gun play is so out of control you don't even get any satisfaction from Bronson's revenge against the bad guys. Skip this and go on to the 4th installment which I highly recommend." 0
+92 I'm not sure if this is a comedy or not, but I found it pretty comical. Isobel is possessed by the devil. Somehow a perverted priest and the gardener are gonna' fix that. Part exorcism and part soap opera, you'll at least get some laughs. There's the paranoid jealous dad, satanic sister, Valley of the Dolls mother, and then the cowboy boyfriend; all there to help the skirt chasing priest fight the demons from dear Isobel. It sometimes felt like a Jerry Springer episode, but I actually paid to see this. Instead of the cool head-twisting, sailor cursing, and crucifix humping that Regan did in The Exorcist; you get a lot of Isobel bouncing on her bed like it's a trampoline, hiding in her closet, and jumping from a hay-loft. Yeah, it's Chuck E. Cheese gone wild. So, if you want to watch a quote unquote horror film that is worth a few laughs while you wait for the predictable ending ... this is your movie. 0
+93 "From the fertile imagination which brought you the irresistible HERCULES (1983), comes its even more preposterous (read goofier) sequel: right off the bat, we get another unwieldy ""beginning of time"" prologue which even contrives to completely contradict these same events as set up in the first film!; a condensed montage of highlights from same is soon followed by a SUPERMAN-like scrolling credits sequence. Narrative-wise, here we have four rebellious gods who steal Zeus' seven all-important (but poorly animated) thunderbolts a crime which, for one thing, sets the moon careening on a collision course with Planet Earth! Faster than you can say ""nepotism"", Zeus (once again played as a white-haired bearded man by the relatively young Claudio Cassinelli) sends his champion who has now rightfully taken his place among the elite thanks to, one presumes, the almighty tasks performed in the first film to find his blooming thunderbolts and avert the calamities in store.
No sooner has Hercules (Lou Ferrigno as if you didn't know) touched the earthly surface that he comes in contact with two attractive damsels (Milly Carlucci and Sonia Viviani) in need of his getting them out of distress!; the former (who would go on to become an Italian TV personality) seemingly has the ability to talk with the Little People(!) which look uncannily like the tiny sisters from GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA (1964)!! Just so they can swindle as much unutilzed footage from the first film as is humanly possible, the divine quartet of villains resurrect good ol' King Minos (William Berger again) from his skeletal slumber and pit him once more against his eternal enemy. Typically, Hercules is made to encounter a number of potentially deadly foes including a Gorgon an awfully underproduced sequence which ought to have led to a surefire plagiarism suit had the film-makers behind the much superior CLASH OF THE TITANS (1981) bothered to watch this flick (complete with the same ""reflection in a shield"" come-uppance and preceded by the muscleman letting the audience in on his tactics before executing them as if to show us how clever he is)!! And just to make it crystal clear that he wears his influences on his sleeve, Cozzi has Hercules and Minos turn into a cosmic version of ""King Kong vs. Godzilla"" for one of their battles and later still, King Kong gets to grips with a large snake, an encounter lifted straight out of the classic 1933 original. I swear it: this is the whole truth and nothing but the truth!
As had been the case with the first film, the cast is full of old reliables like the afore-mentioned Berger, Cassinelli and Venantino Venantini (as a sorcerer with a truly bad hair day) and up-and-coming starlets not just Carlucci but also Maria Rosaria Omaggio (as a younger Hera!), Serena Grandi, Pamela Prati and, once again, Eva Robbins (whose costume here easily outcamps her appearance in the first film); for what it's worth, Pino Donaggio's score for this one is recycled from musical cues featured in his soundtrack for the previous film. If you have stuck with this review so far, you must have realized by now that this is one of those movies that is so unbelievably bad that a reviewer is forced to choose which course to take: either dismiss it in one unflattering sentence or spend an undeserving amount of time dissecting its flaws. I'm sure I've left out some of its ineptitudes but I wouldn't forgive myself if I failed to mention the single greatest laugh-out loud instance in the whole movie which almost made me fall off my chair (yes, it even surpassed the afore-mentioned animated titanic duel for me), namely the décor of the rebellious gods' lair which is in the shape of a giant marble
kettle!!
At this stage, one might well wonder why I gave this film (and its predecessor) a rating instead of a (not entirely unjustified) BOMB; in the past, I've had various protracted online discussions on whether one's star rating of any particular film should reflect the overall artistic quality or its sheer entertainment value
but these are two instances where I deemed it necessary to be consciously influenced by the latter in settling on my final rating. I don't know: maybe it's because I'm in a ""sword-and-sandal"" state-of-mind at the moment (with some 10 more respectable examples scheduled for the coming days!) but, after all, uncharacteristically for me, I decided to add these two films to my DVD collection simply based on the fun I had with them in this recent revisit and that alone must count for something, no?" 0
+94 As I said, sometimes low budget is good. You get to see a good movie without a lot of the extra BS that can hide an otherwise piece of crap. Well...this was that piece of crap. If anything, I thought it had humor, unfortunately the humor was unintentional. The only half-witted acting came from Bill Smith and his part was cut out (that's a joke). There was never a Bill Smith, nor was there anyone cast who could act. Even Gerald Okamura sucked, and he's been cast in nearly 40 movies. The fight scenes were comical and made me feel like I could kick all their $%#@#$. The sound was horrible, as if all sound was recorded on the set. My 10 year old could have written a better script...BTW, my 10 year old fell asleep...no kidding. I give a B+ to editing for cutting the movie to only 90 minutes...60 minutes would have been an A+. 0
+95 """The Last American Virgin"", along with ""Fast Times at Ridgemont High"" is one the last great teen films ever made. It is tender tale of envy and unrequited love set in the early eighties. Much-maligned by critics that it was a sophomoric, banal attempt to recreate the magic of ""Fast Times at Ridgemont High"", these same critics fail to recognize that the two films were actually filmed concurrently during late 1981, and released at only slight intervals from one another. Either way, the studios would never allow such a bold and uncompromising portrayal of the issues many male teenagers are confronted with as they reach their sexual maturity. Especially considering the heart-wrenching discovery the protagonist, Gary is confronted with in the end. American Pie this is not. The story revolves around a trio of male teenagers, and their mostly unsuccessful sexual pursuits. Gary is the least successful of the group, hence the tagline LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN. Secretly, Gary lusts after Karen, who is involved with Rick, his best friend. Rick and Karen begin having sex, and Karen gets pregnant, only to be dumped by Rick, who is not interested in the obvious responsibility which lies before him. Gary glides into help Karen, which leads to the aforementioned, unexpected conclusion. Overall as a film, I find it was very successful as a comedy, as a commentary on the sexual dilemmas of young men, and a remarkable coming of age tale dealing with issues such as envy, unrequited love and abortion, which are just as pertinent today as they were over twenty years ago. Also, it has one of the rockingest soundtracks ever made!!!" 1
+96 This movie was really well written and was very entertaining.There was great acting in it too. Luke Perry did a very convincing job. (like he always does)If you are looking for a eventful movie to watch this should be at the top of your list. There is a mixture of comedy, drama, and action. You can literally feel what the actors are feeling at points. I was very impressed by this movie. The special effects were very well done. The whole movie was very convincing. This movie is one of my favorites. What happens is North America could be torn apart and Jack and his team have to try and to stop an eruption by destroying North America. It was a very cool and creative idea. I loved this movie and i know you will too. 1
+97 "The prior comments are way to generous. This movie is a waste of electricity and plastic. On the other hand, I have had a great deal of fun giving it to friends to watch and describing it beforehand as ""beyond belief!"" ""no words can express how I feel about this"" ""This movie will move you"" As expected, the friends took these nondescript comments as enthusiastic endorsements. They were wrong. The sadistic pleasure I had foisting this on people was well worth the $5 I paid for the movie. On the other hand, one (former) friend says I owe him 90 minutes of his life back. I particularly enjoyed the ""gun's eye view"" of parts of the movie. Truly awesome in it's absurdity." 0
+98 Walt was particularly fond of quality. So how come the producers at Disney would release such a terribly edited, roughly acted (even for family fare!) mess of a movie? THE BIG GREEN had a good concept. And, since it is Disney, you know how the movie is going to turn out obviously. But THE BIG GREEN is horrible. The jokes are lame. And Steve Guttenburg, still alive, pulls in another terrible performance on his resume.
Kids with too much time on their hands in small town Elma are offered an opportunity by their new teacher to play soccer. The kids don't know a thing though. And, gracious for us, we get to see Steve Guttenburg try to hit on the teacher from beginning to end.
The speed up camera work does not work. THE BIG GREEN is full of speeding the pace of characters to move the movie along. Kids are not idiots. They will catch on if you give them enough of a hint without showing all that garbage. Guttenburg, for once in his life, should have turned down an offer to join this movie. Also the pretty Olivia d'Abo should have called this one off too. THE BIG GREEN can be known as 'The Big Bomb.' 0
+99 I am really sad that that this film has got so much negative criticism. I think it is a nice little comedy and really funny. The humour in this film is kind of warm and innocent and I like it. I also like Madonna's character and I do not agree that she played herself. She has created a character and a sympathetic one.
My favourite scenes were the fighting scene on top of the sinking car and where Madonna climbs over the fence in a fancy dress to claim her love. The humour in the film has a slightly syrrealistic touch and perhaps it is not everybody's cup of tea. But it's their problem, not of the film.
I found this film wholesome and sunny. In fact, the day I first saw it I was incredibly sad for some reason and this film lit up my day. And Madonna can act. Just take off your glasses of negative thinking. 1
+100 "I've seen worse films. This is bad but at least doesn't try to be good so it deserves a brief round of applause. It rest firmly in the realms of the low-budget B-movie sci-fi genre.
It is a rubbish film but in a nice way and is certainly worth buying if it's in the bargain bin at your local supermarket. Awfully charming rather than just plain awful.
The highlight for me is when Galaxina's lover goes to rescue her. Upon turning up she exclaims ""Bunnyfluff!"" which draws sniggers from his co-pilot.
Sit back, get drunk, enjoy!" 0
+101 "How awful is it? Let me count the ways: 1) It is a bait-and-switch movie that starts out being about a UFO investigation, then turns into a high-pressure sales job for Christianity. C'mon! If the makers of this movie felt so strongly about their message, why disguise it? It annoys non-believers and pushes fence-sitters in the opposite direction. 2) It's not even a good sales pitch! If the characters in this flick asked me to go to church with them, I'd run like Hell in the opposite direction. They're scary! 3) The acting is terrible. They all behave as if they were in an educational film about etiquette in the workplace. 4) The cinematography is home-movie bad. Wait, actually its not even that good. 5) Script bad, bad, bad. All dialogue, no action. Like a tennis match, they bounce back and forth between the ""talking head"" close ups. 6) Direction... what direction? Oh, there must have been a director there somewhere. I challenge you to figure out where.
Believe it or not, I have some positive comments about this movie. The editing seemed professional, but couldn't make a difference. A good edit of bad material is still a bad movie. The opening theme music was actually very good! Very scary and UFO-ish. Too bad the movie wasn't about UFOs.
If you can't tell already, here's the bottom line. I wasted my money seeing this movie, and it made me angry. If they had not disguised what this movie was really about, I could say it was my fault." 0
+102 "The finest short I've ever seen. Some commentators suggest it might have been lengthened, due to the density of insight it offers. There's irony in that comment and little merit. The acting is all up to Noonan and he carries his thankless character perfectly. I might have preferred that the narrator be less ""recognizable"", but the gravitas lent is pitch perfect. This is a short for people who read, for those whose ""bar"" is set high and for those who recognize that living in a culture that celebrates stupidity and banality can forge contrary and bitter defenders of beauty. A beautiful short film. FWIW: I was pleased at the Picasso reference, since I once believed that Picasso was just another art whore with little talent; like, I assume, most people - until the day I saw some drawings he made when he was 12. Picasso was a finer draftsman and a brilliant artist at that age than many artists will ever become in a lifetime. I understood immediately why he had to make the art he became known for." 1
+103 I saw this film before two weeks. It's kitsch, boring and totally unintelligible for people, that haven't read the original book. There are many fact mistakes too... actors plays rather poor, you must laugh even in the sad moments. It was a totally waste of time. 0
+104 well I'd probably agree with all the bad comments about this movie cos honestly i thought it was such a piece of crap i mean the actors had done a terrible acting job and the script was all terrible. Although the special effects wasn't a bit bad but i think the should have thought a lot harder than that. I mean how did Clara Bryant get successfully put into this film i mean she'd do a lot better if she looked a bit further and that goes the same with Kristen honey, i mean her character dies and she doesn't bother to try and defend herself i mean it's gotta be a total joke. She should at least do a lot better than what she an do like become a soldier or more of a heroine or something along the lines of bravery. But the point is the actors did a complete soulless lousy job and so did the director and the writer who made this film. they should've went into film school to think up some better ideas and i hope everyone agrees with my methods cos they are probably thinking the same thing. 0
+105 "The movie, which was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was brilliantly made. It starts with a family of three, a doctor (James Stewart), his wife (Doris Day)- who is a former stage singer, and their young son- my guess is about 10 years old, who are traveling through Morroco for leisure. On the bus, the bump into a French government agent, and they are a little too nice to him. He is killed at the marketplace after finding out the information he sought. He wants to carry this information out to someone, so he goes to the only person he, even slightly, knows: James Stewart. The antagonists kidnap their young boy and say if he tells anything about what the agent told him, his son would be killed. Stewart has to travel to London, because that is where his son is, and where the assasination that the agent told him about would be. The movie is very suspenseful. There are many twists and turns (typical Hitchcock movie). Also, it has just the right amount of comic relief. In addition to all of that, it won an Oscar for Doris Day's performance of ""Que sara, sara."" This movie is very good. It is hard to find a problem about it. I would certainly reccomend it to all Hitchcock fans and all suspense fans. I give this movie an ""A-"" only because it is a little bit predictable." 1
+106 I had to see this on the British Airways plane. It was terribly bad acting and a dumb story. Not even a kid would enjoy this. Something to switch off if possible. 0
+107 Christian Propaganda...Lots of fear mongering...
This is not SciFi, this is ChriFi (Christian fiction).The movie started out OK but took a sharp Christian right turn. From then on it was all about god, jc, the holy bible and the devil . The ufo's are really just demonic deception to fool people in to believing that there is other intelligent life in the universe. Satan's idea is to trick you in to thinking that there could be more to life than what is in the bible.
The abductions could be used to explain away the rapture. The people left behind would believe it was a mass alien abduction, instead of god taking all the Christians to heaven. No reason to repent if its aliens. The deeper message in the movie is that if you don't believe in god and have jc in your life than you believe in nothing and your life has no purpose. 0
+108 'A Tale of Two Sisters', or 'Janghwa, Hongryeon', is a true masterpiece. Brilliant psychological thriller, heart-wrenching drama, and gripping horror all wrapped up in one beautifully orchestrated package. From the intricate plot, to the beautiful cinematography, to the absolutely perfect casting, every aspect of this film is extraordinary.
For fear of revealing too much concerning the plot, I will just say it is very satisfying. While it may appear to be a little difficult to understand at first, it does a good job of explaining things in the end. And whether you prefer psychological thriller, drama, or horror, I promise you will not be disappointed.
From a technical standpoint, its nearly flawless. The set, the cinematography, lighting, and especially the soundtrack, all are captivating. The waltz seemed an odd choice at first, but proved to be an ingenious choice.
As for the casting, we're talking absolute perfection. I'm Su-jeong is totally convincing as the defiant, yet troubled Su-mi. Mun Keun- yeong is equally convincing as her emotionally traumatized sister Su-yeon. These two girls were magical on the screen. I will certainly be looking into their other films. Yeom Jeong-ah is deceitfully cheerful and hauntingly evil as the stepmother. Finally, Kap-su Kim gives an excellent performance as the weary, broken father.
I truly love this film. If you have yet to see 'A Tale Of Two Sisters', I strongly recommend locating a copy. It is a real gem, worthy of anyone's collection.
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+109 I went and saw this movie last night after being coaxed to by a few friends of mine. I'll admit that I was reluctant to see it because from what I knew of Ashton Kutcher he was only able to do comedy. I was wrong. Kutcher played the character of Jake Fischer very well, and Kevin Costner played Ben Randall with such professionalism. The sign of a good movie is that it can toy with our emotions. This one did exactly that. The entire theater (which was sold out) was overcome by laughter during the first half of the movie, and were moved to tears during the second half. While exiting the theater I not only saw many women in tears, but many full grown men as well, trying desperately not to let anyone see them crying. This movie was great, and I suggest that you go see it before you judge. 1
+110 I absolutely adore this film about a lady columnist (Barbara Stanwyck) for a major homemaking magazine who delivers a welcoming article each month that includes details about her awesome home life as a wife and mother in a beautiful Connecticut home. The trouble happens when the owner of her monthly publication demands that she have him and a WW2 hero as guests during the Christmas Holidays. Why is she worried? Because she lives in a small New York apartment, isn't married, and doesn't have a baby - and can't cook at all! Hilarity (and romance) ensues when she tries to put on a believable act in an effort to save face/ keep from being fired by the magazine owner (played by Sydney Greenstreet). This is a delightful comedy; one that I highly recommend to classic movie lovers!!!! 1
+111 "Put simply, this mini-series was terrible. Let me count the ways. 1. Absurd plotting. 2. Over-acting. 3. Scattershot approach to characters. 4. Annoying narration. 5. Inability to create viewer interest.
This film can't even pass the ""Soap Opera for Dummies"" test. I'm sorry I have not read this award-winning novel, so I am judging it only as a film, but it really stinks. Imagine going to a party where they show you dozens of appetizers. You look at the wide variety and want to taste them, but suddenly they are withdrawn, and you wonder where they went. That's like this film, with way too many characters introduced and never drawn out. There are enough stories and characters in this film to create a 20 episode series, yet we are given less than four hours to digest it all.
There are more facial expressions and reaction shots of Ed Harris than you'll find on 10,000 monkeys. The pace is extraordinarily slow.
Dennis Farina and Helen Hunt are so far over-the-top that their characters are not believable. Joanne Woodward's character is one-dimensional.
The persistent river metaphor becomes trite.
And, probably the most absurd part of the film--the cat. This evil and vengeful cat who follows the hero around to scratch him and his seat covers--well, come on now---it's not even good Stephen King!
Probably the most interesting character in the film, and one who is not drawn well, is John Voss, the disturbed boy whose final act of desperation accounts for the only plot device that works in this film.
Just about everyone in this film is unbelievable.
To sum up, there's little here to inspire. The drama is poor melodrama. It's just a terrible effort." 0
+112 "If you're like me and you occasionally enjoy watching terrible movies (I guess it's kind of like slowing down at a car crash), you can't do better than this! The plot is inane, the special effects are hilarious and the acting is some of the worst you'll ever see! 4 THUMBS DOWN! WOOOHOOOOOOOO!!! Seriously, I have no idea how the director and the ""actors"" can sleep at night! It's painful, and yet hysterically funny, to watch and I highly recommend it for those who want to punish themselves for something. If you can watch this crap without wincing, you're a better man than I'll ever be! I wonder if the producer of this garbage had any idea what he was getting himself (and his money) into!" 0
+113 "This was a great movie! It was a completely enjoyable adolescent fantasy. So what makes a movie great? Technical details? I think that if that were the sole criteria, our culture would be the poorer for it. So this movie is to ""The Godfather"" as new wave music is to Mozart. The point is, it is one of the best movies of it's type I've seen. The women are all beautiful (as are only seen on California beaches when movies are being made). It has a little of everything, a kind of battlestar gallactica meets baywatch meets the playboy centerfold video meets Wayne's World. There is plenty of charm and a reasonable (albeit predictable) storyline that keeps you interested until the next bit of eye candy graces the screen. Joe Estevez may not have his brothers career, but does a good job of bringing focus to the story as the eternally adolescent Uncle Bud. Contains plenty of expected absurdities such as female rock band playing without the guitars plugged in. (Was that intentional?) If you're attracted to the box, rent the video, you won't regret it. As is promised, it is good non-violent erotic fun!" 1
+114 A antique shop-owner in NYC, played by Joanne Whalley(Valerie Alston)gets put on a US District Court jury, on a trial of a known Mafioso Armand Asante(Rusty Pirone), and most of this very slow-paced film revolves around attempts of Pirone attempting to get Whalley to acquit him of murder, by threatening to kill her son, and herself. Much action ensues, involving gruesome mob-rub outs, interspread with Willam Hurt as the go-between. Much of this silly, disjointed mess surrounds Hurt and Asante's obsession with Whalley, courtroom scenes that we've all seen time and again, and an ending that is unbelievable. 3/10 is probably going easy on this waste of time. 0
+115 "Although this film changes reality to make it more heroic and entertaining, sometimes fantasy is more enjoyable than real life, and also nothing could be more real than Errol Flynn playing Custer. This remains the best film made about Custer. The music of Max Steiner is magnificent and also all through the film the Irish song ""Gerry Owen"", which was a favourite of Custer is played. The film should have more villains, because they try to concentrate all the bad guys in Arthur Kennedy. The relationship between Flynn and De Havilland flows like in no other off their films together, and director Raoul Walsh with his experience in outside scenes with a lot of actors is at his best." 1
+116 Meticulously constructed and perfectly played, To The Ends Of The Earth is a simply astonishing voyage out of our reality and into another age.
Based on William Golding's trilogy, these three 90-minute films chronicle the journey towards both Australia and experience of youthful aristocrat Edmund Talbot (Benedict Cumberbatch) aboard an aging man o' war in the early 19th century as he heads for a Government position Down Under.
Among the crew and hopeful emigrants sharing his passage are a tempestuous, bullying captain (Jared Harris), a politically radical philosopher (Sam Neill), a canny 1st lieutenant who's worked his way up from the bottom (Jamie Sives) and, fleetingly, the first brush of love in the form of a beautiful young woman (Joanne Page) whose ship literally passes in the night.
Quite aside from the astonishing degree of physical historic accuracy, director David Attwood and screenwriters Tony Basgallop and Leigh Jackson have a canny eye and ear for the manners and stiff etiquette of an earlier time, crafting a totally convincing microcosm of the Napoleonic era.
Shipboard life is one brutal, monotonous round of seasickness, squalor and danger after another and as Edmund becomes entangled in the loves, hopes and miseries of his fellow passengers he experiences a delirious whirl of life's hardships, Man's inhumanities and his noblest sentiments.
Those who enjoyed Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World or Patrick O'Brian's series of novels on which it was based will love this for everyone else, it's a whole new world to discover. 1
+117 "This movie was beyond awful, it was a pimple on the a*s of the movie industry. I know that every movie can't be a hit or for that matter even average, but the responsible parties that got together for this epic dud, should have been able to see that they had a ticking time bomb on their hands. I can't help but think that the cast would get together in between scenes and console each other for being in such a massive heap of dung. I can hear it now, ""You getting' paid?"" ""Nope, you?"" I understand that this flick was more than likely made on a shoe string budget but even with that taken into account, it still could've been better. You wait for the appearance of a monster/creature and when you finally see it, it's a big yawn.I'm so mad at myself for spending a 1.07 on this stinker!!!" 0
+118 This stinker is in mystifyingly frequent rotation on one channel here, and I've found myself watching in horror again and again. The script is like something one would come up with friends over several too many drinks, and the production values match admirably.
It's meant to be a children's movie, but features a grotesque (and poorly explained) kidnapping scene; the star dog has a lack of star quality equaled only by the other actors; and it in general has the look of being filmed in someone's backyard (the climactic soccer game features no more than three dozen extras sadly cheering in the background).
It even all wraps up with a budget-ran-out voice-over sequence when the story, to one's relief, simply stops. The high-raters here must be either the producers - or the majority of the extras from the soccer game! 0
+119 "Ik know it is impossible to keep all details of a book in a movie. But this movie has changed nearly everything without any reason. Furthermore many changes have made the story illogical. A few examples: 1) in the movie ""Paul Renauld"" really meets Poriot before he dies (in the book Poirot only gets a letter), telling him he is afraid to be killed. This is completely stupid because if Renaulds plan would have succeeded, Poirot would have known that the dead man would not have been Renauld.(Poirot was in the morgue when Mrs Renauld identified the victim). 2) The movie has ""combined"" two persons into one! ""Cinderella"" has been removed by the movie. The girl Hastings falls in love with and the ex-girlfriend of Jack Renauld are one person in the movie! Why for god's sake? 3)Hastings finds the victims cause he is such a bad golf player. Totally unfunny and stupid. 4) The movie tells secrets much too early (for example at the very beginning). So you know things you shouldn't know. 5) The murderer gets shot at the end by a person who doesn't exists in the book. Perhaps because the person (""cinderella"") who stops the murderer does not exists in the movie. 6)The book is very complex. The movie takes only about 90 minutes. Sure it is difficult to include all the necessary details but it is impossible if you include stupid things which were not in the book and have no meaning (e.g. bicycle race)." 0
+120 I really tried to like this film about a doctor who has the possibility of a new life with a young woman if he can comes to terms with the death of his wife. I suppose this was to play like a quirky light romantic comedy but the theme is a little uncomfortable for me.
But putting that aside, I found the dialog was too much like a stage play despite being based on a novel and also,the mediocre acting was embarrassing to watch especially by the young lead Vincent Spano.
I have been sort of trying to catch up on all the eighties movies I missed during that decade. It has been my pet peeve that eighties nostalgia buffs seem to focus on the same core canon of films usually featuring the brat pack actors and actresses and neglecting the other films like Creator that have fallen through the cracks. But in the case of this feature I have to say I can understand it. Not all of these eighties films were magical and Creator is proof of this. 0
+121 Recovery is an incredibly moving piece of work, handling the devastating effects of brain injury on not only the individual, but the entire family. Without resorting to preaching or Hollywood sappy endings, Tony Marchant's drama presents a family in crisis in a realistic way.
Highest praise goes David Tennant and Sarah Parish for their incredible performances. I had presumed before watching the drama that I would see some of their previous on screen relationship in Blackpool bleed through-- but it never does. Neither actor is recognizable from any previous work, and I didn't see either of them as an actor playing a part during the entire 90 minutes. In addition, Harry Treadaway's performance as the son just on the cusp of starting his own life in university was fantastic - throughout the piece, he shows the torn nature of a teenage boy thrown into the unwilling role as man of the house,
At times, nearly every character in the drama is unsympathetic. As the viewer, I wanted to give each of them a good smack to wake up to reality, stop moping, and start adjusting to the rotten but very present change in their lives. But under the same circumstances, I see myself acting like any of them - switching between trying to show the stiff upper lip to desperation to escape to anything, including behavior that is completely unlike myself. It's the show's greatest strength - truth, without sugar coating, to force us all to think what we'd be able to do under the same circumstances.
This is a difficult, but must-watch show. I hope that it somehow manages to be shown in the U.S. 1
+122 "Alfred Hitchcock shows originality in the remake of his own 1934 British film, ""The Man Who Knew Too Much"". This 1956 take on the same story is much lighter than the previous one. Mr. Hitchcock was lucky in having collaborators that went with him from one film to the next, thus keeping a standard in his work. Robert Burks did an excellent job with the cinematography and George Tomasini's editing shows his talent. Ultimately, Bernard Herrmann is seen conducting at the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London at the climax of the picture.
James Stewart was an actor that worked well with Mr. Hitchcock. In this version, he plays a doctor from Indiana on vacation with his wife and son. When we meet him, they are on their way to Marrakesh in one local bus and the intrigue begins. His wife is the lovely Doris Day at her best. She had been a well known singer before her marriage and now is the perfect wife and mother. The film has some good supporting cast, Brenda DeBanzie, Bernard Miles, Daniel Gelin, Alan Mowbray, among others, do a great job in portraying their characters.
Although this is a ""light Hitchcock"", one can't dismiss it as a failure. ""The Man Who Knew Too Much"" is a change of pace for Hitchcock's fans." 1
+123 I loved this. It starts out as a fairly normal, slightly ponderous French art movie and then all of a sudden, halfway through it's turned on it's head. This part is brilliant as you realise you have been watching 2 plots not one. Sadly, the ending doesn't make much sense, which is a great shame. Oh yes, and it's brilliantly filmed. 1
+124 Naturally, along with everyone else, I was primed to expect a lot of Hollywood fantasy revisionism in THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON over the legend of Custer. Just having someone like Errol Flynn play Custer is enough of a clue that the legend has precedence over the truth in this production. And for the most part my expectations were fulfilled (in an admittedly rousing and entertaining way).
Yet even in this obviously biased (and much criticized) retelling of the Custer story, I was struck by some of the points made in this movie that, sometimes subtly but nevertheless solidly, seemed to counter the typical clichés of manifest destiny and unvarnished heroism usually found in Westerns of the early 20th century.
For instance, even while this film attempted to whitewash it's hero, certain scenes still suggested the more flawed and foolish character of the real-life Custer:
1) His initial entrance at the West Point front gate, in which his arrogance and pompousness is a clear aspect of his character.
2) His miserable record at West Point, which seems to be attributed as much to Custer's cluelessness about the demands of military service as any other factor; there are moments in the way Flynn plays Custer at West Point where he seems downright stupid.
3) Custer's promotion to General is not only presented as a ridiculous mistake, but it plays out as slapstick comedy. I half-expected to see the Marx Brothers or Abbott and Costello wander into the scene.
4) Custer's stand against Jeb Stuart at Gettysburg is not whitewashed as brilliant military tactical leadership, but is presented as reckless and wildly lucky.
5) Custer's drinking problem is certainly not ignored.
And although the music and some of the ways the Indians were shown in this film were certainly reinforcements of the racist stereotype of the ignorant savage, it still came as a surprise to me that the movie actually went into some detail as to why the Indians were justified in attacking the whites who were moving into their land, and fairly explicitly laid the blame for the battles in the Black Hills squarely at the foot of the white man. In fact, no one can argue that the clear villain of the piece is not Anthony Quinn as Sitting Bull, but Arthur Kennedy & Co. as the white devils making the false claim of gold in the Black Hills. Sure, that part of the story is true, but I didn't expect to see it portrayed quite so unequivically in a movie like this.
And one other thing: usually in these films it is the Indians who are portrayed en masse as drunken animals seemingly incapable of the basic common sense to avoid getting falling down drunk any time they get near alcohol. In this movie, it is actually the troops of the 7th Cavalry, and not the Indians, who in at least two scenes are portrayed this way.
All in all, this movie slips in some surprising moments in the midst of the Hollywood bunk. 1
+125 I first saw it at 5am January 1, 2009, and after a day i watched it again and i want to watch it again. Love everything (well, almost, so 9 stars) about it. No color, beautiful naive stories, funny gangsters, Anna, camera work, music. Well, sometimes you just want to listen little bit longer and the music just stops. But this is not a musical after all. I like Anna's acting, this naive wannabe gangster girl, how she speaks, holds the gun, everything makes me smile. No, it's not that funny, though i have laughed a bit at some moments, it's just so subtle. Excellent work by Samuel Benchetrit. Though 3d nouvelle seems weaker, but they are also gangsters, maybe even worse, cause they are stealing ideas. And the last scene is my favorite. Makes me feel so warm and.. romantic. Yes, i would recommend this movie for the romantic souls with a taste for such art-housish movies. And i don't agree with those comparing it to Pulp Fiction. It's not about action and twisted story, though all vignettes intersect. It's calm, and maybe too slow movie for most of the people. It's about characters, their feelings, very subtle. Anyway, probably this review won't be of much help to anyone (my first), just wanted to express my appreciation.
SPOILER: This movie doesn't have a Goofs section. Wonder, didn't anybody notice that hand in the 2 part when the kidnappers decided to go home? Looks like a part of crew, hehe. I know i should better post this in forums, but i don't agree with some policies here. 1
+126 "(Spoilers more than likely... nothing really important you couldn't have figured out yourselves) Yeah, it's really weird. I rented it at a Blockbuster for the reason it had absolutely NO description of the movie on the back of the box, only a list of the bands that had songs in it. But after that, I had a dikens of a time finding it, even here on IMDB. I kept confusing it with ""Night of the Demons,"" but, you know, they're basically the same thing.
The parts I loved most about this movie was the whole thing in the garage. That black gym guy was hilarious the way he screamed ALL the time. Even when screaming wasn't really necessary, he'd let out a ""LISTEN UP NOW!! BLOCK THE DOOR WITH CARS!!!!"" and so, they'd run cars head on into other cars. But, then he got balls and shafted by a zombie with a broom stick I believe it was. The other part that kinda caught my attention was the part with the crash outside the building with the guys that they girl didn't want to come over... To what significant aspect of the movie did that give us? What was it? Why was it there? Why did the movie end with a guy breaking the TV's in a studio? I saw that there was a zombie running towards the screen, but he was kinda far away. I mean, he could have just turned the TV off. Yes, this movie was shot on a whim and yes, I hated it. Good day..." 0
+127 Natalie Wood portrays Courtney Patterson, a polio disabled songwriter who attempts to avoid being victimized as a result of involvement in her first love affair, with her partner being attorney Marcus Simon, played tepidly by Wood's real-life husband, Robert Wagner. The film is cut heavily, but the majority of the remaining scenes shows a very weak hand from the director who permits Wagner to consistently somnambulate, laying waste to a solid and nuanced performance from Wood, who also proffers a fine soprano. The script is somewhat trite but the persistent nature of Wagner's dramatic shortcoming is unfortunately in place throughout, as he is given a free hand to impose his desultory stare at Wood, which must be discouraging to an actress. The progression of their relationship is erratically presented and this, coupled with choppy editing, leads the viewer to be less than assured as to what is transpiring, motivation being almost completely ignored in the writing. Although largely undistinguished, the cinematography shines during one brief scene when Wood is placed in a patio and, following the sound of a closing door, remains at the center while the camera's eye steadily pulls away demonstrating her helplessness and frailty. More controlled direction would have allowed the performers, even the limp Wagner, to scale their acting along the lines of an engaging relationship; as it was released, there is, for the most part, an immense lack of commitment. 0
+128 "I just saw this at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco and had trouble staying awake during this incredibly repetitive, unenlightening little film. It is a 75 minutes film that felt like 175 minutes and has about 20 minutes of modestly engaging material. It's not bad in any offensive way, it just repeats things that have been said many, many times over and more interestingly and provocatively. With only a couple of exceptions, the interviews drone on and on and on, making little emotional contact or context to the whole topic. It's more like a ""how to"" guide for something that can't be done anymore. I was alive during the era but felt little connection or nostalgia for what was presented." 0
+129 I am sitting here writing this review and the movie's not even over yet. In fact, I just checked, and there are 45 more minutes to go. But no matter, there's no need to see it through to the end. I'll just write this review and laugh as the film plays in the background and stumbles onward to some kind of presumably horrible conclusion which I don't care to ever see or know.
What accounts for my hostility to this movie? The characters are not believable. The plot is not believable. The pretentiousness of the movie is sickening. Basically, every element of the movie rings false. Buscemi obviously thought he had something to add to the dozens of movies which have already explored the well-worn themes of dysfunctional families and the apparent meaninglessness of life. However, Buscemi was badly mistaken, because this movie contains nothing new. It tries very hard to be depressing, but fortunately no one can really be depressed by it, because it's obvious that no people like this exist in the entire world.
What IS depressing however is the knowledge that somehow this film was voted several undeserved awards. Disgusting!!!! Bottom line: stay away from this worthless film at all costs. 0
+130 "Not wishing to repeat what everyone else has noted, I will only say this:
Nearly everybody says they loved Curly best... but I will put BRIDELESS GROOM up against ANY of other the Stooges shorts.
I think it's the most hilarious from start to finish, as well as being the most re-watchable.
The off-key singing student... Christine McIntire's ""Cousin Basil"" routine, and of course Emil Sitka's J.P. are highlights, but only around the Stooges' impeccable timing and the great writing too!
Nuff said." 1
+131 He's the only reason to see this film. He gives a very good performance--much better than this crap deserves. He's very handsome and very talented--he deserves better than this. Also depressing is to see Malcolm McDowell in this. He's another talented actor who deserves better but, like Esai, he gives a very good performance. So, if you're fans of either of them you might want to watch. Otherwise, stay away. One more complaint--couldn't we have had more scenes of Esai shirtless? 0
+132 Errol Flynn's roguish charm really shines through in this entertaining and exciting, but historically bankrupt biopic of the famous (and some would say infamous) General Custer, that follows his career from his first day at West Point, through the Civil War and out west to the battle at The Little Big Horn, all the while butting heads with rival Arthur Kennedy and romancing pretty Olivia de Havilland.
Some might say that Flynn, who delivers a great, flamboyant performance as the general, is basically playing himself playing Custer!
A lavish production (that should have been in Technicolor) well directed by Raoul Walsh, They Died With Their Boots On features some truly well-staged battle sequences. Also, it's a real treat to see Anthony Quinn playing Crazy Horse.
The previous year, Flynn played Jeb Stuart opposite Ronald Reagan's George Custer in Santa Fe Trail (also with de Havilland), another action-packed Warner Brothers production designed to make you fail history class! 1
+133 Antonioni with Wim Wenders --some of the best of the best. story-character-visuals. Like most of their works, it is not really aimed at the children or the childish. Don't miss the genius contained in this one. 1
+134 I LOVE Sandra Bullock-She's one of my all-time favorite actresses-but this is a movie that she should have paid a long time ago to be trash-canned. I realize that it's almost 20 years old-but my dead grandmother can act better than these people did. Beware-it's not even worth the $ 5.50 WalMart rack...You know that when the acting stinks this bad that it's not even worth a couple of bucks-the sound quality is horrendous-there's no closed captioning to even hear the hideous dialog, and it looks as if it were filmed on a $ 1.98 budget. I thought that I'd like to see Sandra in an early role to see how she evolved as an actress-but YIKES is too kind a word to use... 0
+135 This movie just seemed to lack direction. The plot developed so many twists in such a short amount of time that it seemed to lose any semblance of what the true storyline was. There was a lot of wasted dialogue and just seemed like the writing was rushed and a little too wandering. The exorcism scenes and possession story began to take a back seat to the character's back stories (which were a little weak to begin with).
All in all, I would say skip it unless you have rented out the rest of the horror section at your local video store and you have a jones for a movie you haven't seen before. You're much better off just watching The Exorcist or The Exorcism of Emily Rose. 0
+136 THE AFFAIR is a very bad TV movie from the 1970s starring the then-husband-wife team of Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood as hesitant lovers. She has polio and leads a reclusive existence as a pop song writer. He's an ambitious lawyer who is very outgoing and absolutely smitten with her. Their affair, such as it is, is doomed from the start, and she knows it, but goes along with it anyway. Two things to watch for if you are trapped into watching this: Wood's Jane Fonda hairdo that is never mussed, no matter what, and a tune she sings early in this dreadful flick. She sings it for four or five or six minutes, so you know it's classic padding between commercials. It also is one of the worst songs ever written, and the woman doing Wood's singing voice should have been shot and put out of her misery. Also, keep an eye out for all the peasant tops and dresses. By comparison, Wagner looks relatively timeless, with close-cropped hair and sporting a series of classic suits. 0
+137 "I knew five minutes after the monster made his appearance where his was going. But when I saw the beginning credits, I said ""oh my god, Bruce Boxlightner, Walter Koenig (from Star Trek). Gil Gerard (from Buck Rogers, and he's almost unrecognizable), then I saw John Callahan who used to star on my favorite Soap, All My Childen. Put on a few pounds but he can still act. Then there was Veronica Hamill. too bad I didn't sick around to see her in the film. I bailed out 20 minutes into he film. It was THAT bad. Never did see William Katt (from Perry Mason, and The Greates American Hero).
All these stars and one lousy film. I hope hey got their paycheck.
Bad Bad Bad" 0
+138 The recent DVD release of Good Humor Man labels the film as comedy. It's hardly a comedy, rather a dull indie film about a group of losers. Supposedly set in the 70s, there is scant attention paid to period details, with overly muted color correction taking its place. The monotonous soundtrack only serves to accentuate the repetitiveness of the film (perhaps that is the point, but it does not add to the enjoyment of the viewing experience.) Apprarently the clique of losers only like to hang out at one location, the bleachers. It seems like the packaging of the film as a comedy is meant to deceive people into renting or buying this film, which is a complete waste of time. 0
+139 At the bottom end of the apocalypse movie scale is this piece of pish called 'The Final Executioner'.. at least where I come from. A bloke is trained by an ex-cop to seek vengeance on those that killed his woman and friends in cold blood.. and that's about it. Lots of fake explosions and repetitive shootings ensue. Has one of the weirdest array of costumes I've seen in a film for a while, and a massive fortress which is apparently only run by 7 people. GREAT job on the dubbing too guys(!) Best moment: when our hero loses a swordfight and is about to be skewered through the neck, he just gets out his gun and BANG! Why not do that earlier? It's a mystery. As is why anyone would want to sit through this in the first place. I'm still puzzling over that one myself now.. 2/10 0
+140 A by-the-numbers exorcism exercise with a disappointing non-allegiance and usage of the term 'blackwater.' The cinematography appears right out of basic cable MOW land which removes any semblance of swampy, murky atmosphere from the proceedings. In addition, there's not nearly enough gore, sex or attractive young things to satiate the majority of the film's targeted viewers. That being said, the lead actress who plays the possessed has a sexy olive-skinned presence. What else needs to be said about this non-winner? Don't rent unless you've got a thing for middle-aged adults bemoaning their past and rants with clichéd priests, shrinks, hispanic stablemen all regretting their past actions. 0
+141 Blackwater Valley Exorcism is set on a small town ranch where teenager Isabelle (Kristin Erickson) is found wandering around covered in dog's blood. Her parents Ely (Randy Colton) & Blanche (Leslie Fleming-Mitchell) own the ranch & are deeply worried about their daughter, recently she has not been herself & is considered a danger to herself & other's. Ranch hand & ex-priest Miguel (Del Zamora) recognises Isabelle's symptoms as a possible case of possession & when she starts to speak ancient Latin in a strange voice he becomes convinced of it. Blanche calls priest Jacob (Cameron Daddo) who is her other daughter Claire's (Madison Taylor) ex husband to see Isabelle, he confirms Miguel's suspicions & accepts the job of performing the exorcism that will hopefully banish the demon inside Isabelle & an innocent girl free...
Directed by Ethan Wiley I was sat there in my house in front of my telly watching Blackwater Valley Exorcism & I kept asking the same question over & over again, why do I do it. Why do I keep sitting through all these awful low budget horror films that look like they were shot on a camcorder? Right lets honest about this, Blackwater Valley Exorcism is a complete total & utter unashamed rip-off of The Exorcist (1973) & you literally tick off the major plot points that the two share. There's the possessed teenage girl who starts to get very horny & suggest inappropriate things, the demon that uses past misdemeanour's against other's, the worried parents, the way that the possessed girl is shunned by doctor's, the priest with a troubled past & the possessed girl is tied to her bed amongst other things. I suppose where Blackwater Valley Exorcism is different (other than it's total crap) is that it tries to give all the character's some screen time & tries to get across how the situation is affecting them but it's so badly written & acted it just ends up being boring. The film starts with Isabelle already possessed so we never knew what she was like as a normal person so we never really care about her or what is happening to her either, the rest of the character's are poorly written & fleshed out. At times I wondered whether Blackwater Valley exorcism was a spoof, there's a silly scene in which a vet tries to sedate the possessed Isabelle with horse tranquilisers & after he states that she needs a 'little prick' he enters her room with a huge needle hidden behind his back! There are a few scenes in which people are punched accompanied by a silly comedy sound effect. The film has an uneven tone as a result as it goes between silly spoof & serious horror drama, or it did in my opinion at least.
According to some text before the opening credits Blackwater Valley Exorcism was based on 'Actual Events', yeah right actual events from 1973 that happened in a film called The Exorcist... This piece of text also states that the exorcism scenes were supervised by a real priest. There isn't even any decent gore or exploitation to liven things up, there's a scene of a cut arm, there's a dead dog, someone is stabbed with a crucifix & that's about it. There's surprisingly no bad language in it either despite the demon trying to be offencive. I would imagine the only reason Blackwater Valley Exorcism has an adult rating is because of one very brief scene in which a pair of breast's are seen. One pair of naked female breast's is not worth the time watching this or the money you might spend on it. There is zero scares, no atmosphere & a really amateurish feel to the whole film too.
With a supposed budget of about $1,000,000 I must say that I am wondering where all the money went, the film looks ugly & cheap throughout. There are no special effects to speak of & the production values are rock bottom. The acting is very poor from all involved, genre favourite Jeffrey Combs gets near top billing during the opening credits but has nothing more than a cameo in what amounts to about five minutes of screen time. Even he must have feared how bad this was going to be has he hides behind a moustache & a terrible accent, he is better than this.
Blackwater Valley Exorcism is a complete rip-off of The Exorcist without anything that made that film such a classic & the makers are thirty five years too late anyway. A total turkey from start to finish. 0
+142 """Electra Glide in Blue"" is a slow moving B-flick in which Blake plays a desert motorcycle cop who wants to be a homicide detective and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. A mediocre film at best, ""EG in B"" features some members of the band Chicago, a whiff of action, some philosophizing, and lots and lots of boring dramatic filler. Not worth the time." 0
+143 This has to be one of the best movies we have seen and we highly recommend it for it's exposure of the injustices of bigotry. Billy Wirth is an incomparable actor and truly awesome as Corby/White Wolf. However, felt the story would have been enhanced if his character had more scenes. This is a movie that can be watched over and over without tiring. 1
+144 "This movie is based mainly on the emotions and interactions of people. There are only three locations (the school, the store, and the coach's house) that are really used. It's primarily at the coach's house, however. A movie doesn't need special effects or amazing views to be amazing in itself.
Four friends who had bonded during their basketball days meet up. One is rich, important, and has no real love outside of money. One wants to be mayor again, but his competition is turning him sour. One wants to be superintendent of the school and take care of his family. One is a traveling alcoholic.
First off, I love the actors in this film. They've all been household names to me. They proved their worth here.
One of the most pivotal moments is when Tom, played by Gary Sinise, blows up on the coach. He yells and rants about how the coach cheated in the winning game. His blows the coach's whistle and yells back his catchphrases - ""Forgive me Father, for I have sinned!"" It's amazing to watch, with energy that just chills you.
Highly recommended to anyone who understands human emotion and doesn't need shiny effects to interest them." 1
+145 "What is it about the French? First, they (apparently) like Jerry Lewis a lot more than the US does. Second, they (seem) to like Edgar Allan Poe's work more than just about anyone else does. It's got to be the ""Beaudelaire effect"".
Don't get me wrong...I'm a Poe fan myself. But this trilogy manages to make three of Poe's below-average stories into...well, I'm not sure what they're made into.
""Toby Dammit"" is a fine Fellini film, but it has nothing to do with Poe's story, at least in terms of theme. It's enjoyable on the first viewing. Terence Stamp does a good job with an interesting role. However, it has nothing whatsoever to do with Poe or spirits of the dead.
""Metzergenstein"" is a big mess. How did Vadim's films get produced? It's just awful...not even up to amateur film school standards. Depending on the DVD menu you have, try to skip it and save your time.
""William Wilson"" is actually the segment that is most faithful to Poe's work. It does not have much style, though, even if it includes the strangest snowball fight I think that I have ever seen on film. (It looks like the boys are throwing tissues, or maybe handkerchiefs, that have been rolled up into balls.)
My advice is to skip ""Metzergenstein"", watch ""William Wilson"", and then, if you're a Fellini fan (I'm not) keep ""Toby Dammit"" on while you cook dinner or make a snack." 0
+146 "Being a long-time fan of Japanese film, I expected more than this. I can't really be bothered to write to much, as this movie is just so poor. The story might be the cutest romantic little something ever, pity I couldn't stand the awful acting, the mess they called pacing, and the standard ""quirky"" Japanese story. If you've noticed how many Japanese movies use characters, plots and twists that seem too ""different"", forcedly so, then steer clear of this movie. Seriously, a 12-year old could have told you how this movie was going to move along, and that's not a good thing in my book.
Fans of ""Beat"" Takeshi: his part in this movie is not really more than a cameo, and unless you're a rabid fan, you don't need to suffer through this waste of film.
2/10" 0
+147 "I've been strangely attracted to this film since I saw it on Showtime sometime in the early 80's. I say strangely because it is rather a ludicrous bit of soft-core fluff, a genre I'm not particularly interested in. The dialogue is pompously and nonsensically philosophical (making sense, no doubt, only to it's Franco-Italian producers)and the plot completely extraneous. What it does achieve is a wonderfully hypnotic and thoroughly pleasant mood. The scenery (the beautiful Philippines), soft-focus nudity and wonderful score all contribute to a strange and extremely watchable exercise in a sort of film making seldom seen today. It is truly one of my great ""guilty pleasures"". I was fortunate enough to find it on an old laserdisc and have watched it more times than I think is healthy. A worthwhile moodpiece." 1
+148 Sorry for all you guys that are not family with the Lynches.
My sister in law asked me how you can make just a disturbing movie. I told her that if the daughter and her father would not do these movie, they would have instead to go around and kill and cut people in pieces.
After every Lnych movie I tell myself, again one and a half hour lost of my life. But next time I will check the director's or producers name.
So, you don't want to be angry at yourself and loose time, don't watch it. But if you think that you need to kill someone, watch it, this is probably a better medicine than to spend your whole life in a prison for mentally insane. 0
+149 I had to rent a couple of movies for my little cousin for New Year's and she picked out The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom and The Little Mermaid 2 and we just watched both films, while she's sleeping, I figured I could get a couple comments in. :) While this is a very cheesy cartoon, it really wasn't that bad. You have to admit that for children, these plots are new to them and it could be a great introduction of these stories to them.
Odette finds out that Derek has been secretly keeping the magic secrets of Rosthoe and she tells Derek to destroy them immediately, but him being a guy, typically he does not do so and tells her that no on could achieve the magics without his help. When a witch named Zelda gets her hands on them, she finds out that Derek tore off the last words of a spell she wants to use to destroy everything, and she kidnaps Odette in order to retrieve this information.
The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom is silly and predictable, but for the kids I would honestly say it's a go. It's so rare we have these clean cut cartoons now a days, so I'm going to cut the film some slack. It was just weird seeing all the voices change all of a sudden, I grew up with the first one, so I guess it was just stuck in my head.
4/10 0
+150 "I am a big fan of this film and found the TV mini series ""Children of The Dust"", the version fans should look for. At least 20 minutes or more are cut on the DVD version of this film.
I would also suggest viewers who enjoyed this film to check out the book there is a more rounded storyline with Corby/Whitewolf and Rachel, more on Black History and Buffalo Solders. There were two many storylines for the series or this film.
Sidney Poitier only shows he gets better with age, the talent just keeps growing the chemistry between his character of Gypsy Smith and Regina Taylor were wonderful viewing. I also enjoyed the Billy Wirth/Joanna Going storyline, they seems to play off each other well.
Billy Wirth is of course the ""Model of Indian Vision"". The look, the attitude, the dream of every woman who was wanted to be carried off in one of those romance novels by a native hero. Worked for me also.
Much more could have been done with this storyline but it did give the viewer a brief glimpse of racial problems back in the 1880's, white take over of native schooling, lack of Black pioneers to setup towns in the west. Michael Moriarty (Maxwell) as always a great actor comes across as a very caring and confused teacher, not sure if the ""whites"" should be interfering with native culture.
For anyone who enjoys characters and watching them change this film is for you. I thought the chemistry between Poitier's character and that of the orphan Whitewolf very moving and thought Wirth and Poitier worked very well together. Billy Wirth did some of his best scenes when working with Poitier.
Going got on my nerves sometimes when you want to just stop and shake her or give her a "" wake-up and grown-up"" call. But on the whole it was a great evening of entertainment.
Look for the two tape version of this mini series if you are a fan you will really see the difference." 1
+151 Magnificent, original, beautiful movie. The acting is great, the settings en decors are superb (Paris at its best- but then the real Paris, not the famous settings) and the music will do also. A brilliant storie, very detailed, which I just very much love.
The best French movie I've seen (and French cinema is very good)! 1
+152 Everything everyone has said already pretty much rings true when it comes to 'The Prey'. Endless nature footage, bad acting - Aside from these elements, this is a watchable film for slasher fans that in some cases, is considered a cult classic.
Jackson Bostwick and Jackie Coogan play pretty well off each other. There's also a three minute banjo solo that shows off Bostwick's skill behind the instrument. Not too bad if I do say so myself.
The last ten minutes of the 'film' are its saving grace. The ending still haunts me to this day. This can also sport a short lived plus in that an early John Carl Bucheler does the special effects. Some may know him from films like 'Troll' and 'Friday the 13th part 7 - He directed both these films) All in all, this isn't a movie everyone will find something redeeming in. In fact, on a Hollywood level, this can rank right up there with one of the businesses most amateurish efforts, but for that handful (yet very loyal) of slasher movie fans in the world, even the bad acting and atrocious nature footage can be forgiven. 0
+153 I have been getting into the Hitchcock series very much lately. I find myself always renting one of his movies when I'm at Blockbuster or Hollywood Video. Like I said before, Hollywood is loosing it's touch incredibly, I needed a reminder that there are terrific films out there. Not to mention, I want to be a film appreciator, not a movie buff. Is there any better way to do that than with Alfred Hitchcock's movies?
The Man who knew too Much is another great and exciting thriller starring Alfred's favorite leading man James Stuart and the woman who steals the show Dorris Day. They play husband and wife who go on vacation with their son, but when a spy tells James some information that could arrest another spy, his son is kidnapped and held for ransom. James seems to just doubt Dorris and her ability for ideas on how to get their son back, but she makes a great comeback and just about ends up being the hero of the flick.
The acting again, I would say that Dorris was the one who outshined the whole cast. James did a great job keeping up, together these two made you sit down and never budge throughout the film. I loved the little bit of comedy at the end that Alfred added. You'll see what I mean. I would always highly recommend this film, despite not being the best Hitchcock film, it's still a treasure.
9/10 1
+154 Plodding, maybe that should have been the title. Bad dialogue delivered at a snail's pace. All the characters are single dimension with the exception of one. Unfortunately, that character has some of the worst lines and does not seem to fit into this cliché ridden two- hour drag. Having grown up in the seventies, this film is seriously lacking in detail, atmosphere and authenticity. Surprisingly, this was produced by Kelsey Grammar, someone who should recognize sharp dialogue and a consistent narrative in a script. Cameron Richardson is about the only element that lights up this film. Robin Trower's music is also a welcomed addition. 0
+155 This German horror film has to be one of the weirdest I have seen.
I was not aware of any connection between child abuse and vampirism, but this is supposed based upon a true character.
Our hero is deaf and mute as a result of repeated beatings at the hands of his father. he also has a doll fetish, but I cannot figure out where that came from. His co-workers find out and tease him terribly.
During the day a mild-manner accountant, and at night he breaks into cemeteries and funeral homes and drinks the blood of dead girls. They are all attractive, of course, else we wouldn't care about the fact that he usually tears their clothing down to the waist. He graduates eventually to actually killing, and that is what gets him caught.
Like I said, a very strange movie that is dark and very slow as Werner Pochath never talks and just spends his time drinking blood. 0
+156 This movie actually almost made me cry.
For starters the fake teeth. Then you spot a nice plastic or drawn set. To make it even more boring all the action is followed by a bright light flash. Then the talking: sound levels are so different, sometimes too hard, then too soft, never exactly good like in good movies. Also, it echoes so much that i think they had one microphone on the entire set. And to make matters worse, EVER heard of stereo? If the camera switches, the sound always stays centered. The actors talk like they are reading from a board staged behind the camera. And the zooming into another scene, how terrible childish.
The music is so badly chosen that it never adds something. It only destroys any accidentally created excitement.
To finish it up, the fighting scenes... my 3 year old niece would make a better fighting scene.
This movie is not even good for a laugh, it's just that bad... 0
+157 Being a wrestling fan, movies about wrestling generally suck (Backyard Dogs, Bodyslam, Jesse Ventura story) but this one isn't the worst I've ever seen. Yes its bad but its better than some of the others I've mentioned.
Hulk Hogan stars as basically himself and for some reason, a rival network wants to beat him up because he doesn't want to be on that network. Let me explain it so everyone can understand....picture USA Network having Rip...and TNT will go to any lengths to get him.
Does this make sense...no? Well don't feel bad because it doesn't make sense. Nor does it make sense to have a legit ex con have a REAL fight with Rip at the end of the movie.
None of this movie makes much sense but compared to other wrestling movies and later Hogan films its not so bad.
4 out of 10 0
+158 Hey what a great idea to open a film - show someone`s home movie . Drama schools must be full of idiots ! , there they are taking drama lessons hoping to become the next big thing in Hollywood when all you have to do is send a home movie to a studio . Hey I think I`ll send in the video of my wedding and call it THE GREATEST ROMANCE EVER SEEN or send in a tape of my honeymoon and call it THE GREATEST SEX EVER SEEN . Oh hold on I`m not married and I`ve never been on honeymoon ! Not to worry I`ll send in a video of someone elses wedding/honeymoon
!!!!! MILD SPOILERS !!!!!
You`d think with an opening like that SHARK HUNTER could only improve wouldn`t you ? As shocking as it may seem the home movie is the best directed , best written and best acted part of the film , alas it`s all downhill from here as the family go to sea ( In reality a fog shrouded swimming pool ) in a three foot yacht where mom and dad get eaten by a CGI fin and their son Spencer swears revenge against the fin . Cut forward to the present day and the French are using an underwater research base for oil exploration . Only thing is - And it`s so obvious you can`t fail to notice this - it`s not filmed underwater !!! , the director hasn`t made any attempt whatsoever to even use the unconvincing technique of shooting the scene through a fish tank . The underwater research base is blown up by the shark ( Maybe it`s hired by Greenpeace ? ) killing everyone inside and Spencer now a grown man is hired to hunt down the shark that killed his parents and a bunch of Frenchmen . What else happens ? No idea because I decided to watch something else
No hard feelings if any of the cast and crew are reading this and I do hope Matt Codd becomes a big fish in Hollywood . You think you know about sharks Matt ? You ain`t seen nothing yet 0
+159 """Five Characters in Search of an Exit"" has to be one of the most boring ""Zones"" ever made. It was on Sci-Fi this morning, and, as usual, I changed the channel. I put it in my Top Five list of the worst ""Zones"" ever produced. Dull and predictable, and not worth watching. Serling worked this theme to death (earthlings in the hands of aliens, who often were giants), and in this particular version, it just doesn't work. Anyone who hasn't seen it before, will quickly figure it out. This is another Serling philosophical mood piece, perhaps paralleling the plight of those in prisoner of war or concentration camps, where the imprisoned may lose interest in finding out where they are or fighting their captors. William Windom, as the soldier who is the last to ""drop in"" is the only one curious to make the effort, and it doesn't take long to figure the outcome." 0
+160 "Not much to it but a validation of small town values and the embracing of a mentally challenged young man into its heart.
I read some of the reviews and was surprised at some of the hostility it engendered. I felt Cuba Gooding handled the part with dignity and respect unlike Sean Penn's drooling fool portrayal in ""I am Sam.""
The fact that this is based on a true story makes it all the more heartwarming. Sports are taken seriously in small town high school America (and elsewhere, I suspect) and I felt the portrayal of these competitive students opening their hearts to one less fortunate rang true, at least for me.
The coach was never forced to choose between his daughter and Radio but rather came gently to the decision himself under Radio's loving and open ways. Very well done to all. 7 out of 10.
Debra Winger, we need more of you in pictures!" 1
+161 "I just happened to stumble to this film and checked IMDb for more information: Score 6,7, well... not so bad. Genre: scifi...good I like scifi. So I got the movie and I was looking forward to have a relaxing Sunday evening watching it. But but...NO.
As in summary, this isn't a movie at all. It is a religious advertisement, including: preatching about Jesus, god, devil, end of the world etc. Movie starts with a epic abduction story: Driving at night, car stops, bright light and so on... Well, actually that was the film. Last of this ..ummm... frankly I don't know what to call it...was dialogue about end of the world and last judgement. Quite a same stuff what these TV-preachers tell you, but they are ""good"" at it.
Honestly, if you wan't to see a scifi movie or something with UFOs, please stay far away from this ""thing"". It has nothing to do with them. If you want to hear some cuckoo head's opinion what the bible has to say and what you should do. Then go ahead and watch this ""thing"", but I still prefer going to the church at Sunday.
This is complete bull. (and evangelical Christian propaganda, as another users said= Well... I should have red another users comments before I got the movie.
(27% of voters have rated this ""thing"" as 10. Yeah, right. Please, go somewhere else to do your propaganda)" 0
+162 ...a true geek-girl's dream: high tech, high drama, smart guys, steamy sex, and large explosions. (VERY large explosions.) Sam Waterston is so natural in the role of Oppenheimer that tapes of the REAL Oppenheimer sound odd: apparently, he had a voice similar to Ronald Reagan! The triumph and tragedy of Oppenheimer is one of the 20th century's most stirring dramas, and this movie stands as a model of what docu-drama ought to be: the facts are allowed to speak for themselves, while the fictional parts are used to amplify and fill in the record, not to call attention to themselves. An interesting fact: some of the technical details used had only recently been declassified, and so are of special interest. A must-see! 1
+163 Yes, thats that i felt after i completed watching this movie. The acting is below-average and the special effects are horrible. In fact, the worst i have ever seen. It is a very low budget movie. There is no way this movie will can scare you, it has no creepy or scary moments. Mr. bone eater was more of a funny creature for me. It could have been much better but oh well they didn't had a big budget. The movie fails to convince you that you are watching a horror movie, lol. I would name this movie The Time Eater (waster). I am sure you would have a lot of better movies/etc to watch. Still watch it if: 1. you have nothing else to watch. 2. you get to watch it for free. Not worth renting at all. 0
+164 "This review is long overdue, since I consider A Tale of Two Sisters to be the single greatest film ever made. I'll put this gem up against any movie in terms of screenplay, cinematography, acting, post-production, editing, directing, or any other aspect of film-making. It's practically perfect in all of them a true masterpiece in a sea of faux ""masterpieces.""
The structure of this film is easily the most tightly constructed in the history of cinema. I can think of no other film where something vitally important occurs every other minute. Quite literally, Ji-woon Kim seems to have made a movie that practically taunts the viewer to dissect it on the most detailed of levels. A seemingly insignificant object may be shown a rack of dresses, two diaries, a drop of blood emanating from a floor crack, a bottle of pills, etc. but upon meticulous inspection turns out to be so much more a clue that helps to make sense of that particular scene (or perhaps the movie in total), which almost always contributes a stirring reflection upon the psychological concepts that lurk in the background until the viewer's intelligence prompts them to spring to the forefront. Such an event might occur a handful of times during any other movie, but in A Tale of Two Sisters such events occur in such a rapid-fire, relentless fashion that the viewer must watch the film in a perpetual state of alertness, lest they miss something important. In other words, the content level of this film is enough to easily fill a dozen other films. How can anyone in their right mind ask for anything more from a movie than this? It's quite simply the highest, most superlative form of cinema imaginable.
The most commonly cited criticism of A Tale of Two Sisters is nicely summarized by Zaphod B Goode, who falsely claims that the story is an incoherent, unresolved mess that uses confusion to instill a false sense of intelligence because it does not provide a final set of facts underlying the intriguing questions. He posits that Ji-woon Kim tossed up a dozen possible explanations and left it at that. In reality, however, nothing could be further from the truth. A Tale of Two Sisters provides a series of unassailably objective facts that help the viewer to identify the EXACT occurrences of each and every scene of the film. If our good friend Zaphod had been paying attention, he would have noticed for example the series of obvious flashbacks which provide enough factual information to make sense of the film. These flashbacks convincingly contradict Zaphod's assertion of complete subjectivity. The objective elements of A Tale of Two Sisters are so obvious to anyone willing to see them that the mere assertion of a lack of objectivity can only call into question the patience of a viewer who apparently does not want to put forth even the slightest effort whatsoever to see them. Can Ji-woon Kim really be faulted for the impatience of viewers who lack the desire to understand his film? I think not.
Please note that I will not insult the intelligence of critics such as Zaphod that cannot ""get"" A Tale of Two Sisters, because it really has nothing to do with a lack of intelligence as much as a lack of persistence. The movie spells itself out so effectively that the only possible explanation for confusion is a lack of effort on the part of the viewer. Yes, this film does require a rather significant amount of puzzle-solving, but the pieces fit together to create a beautiful picture. You need only put them together. Remember, the screenplay was written by someone with the picture already in mind he simply separated the pieces and placed them skillfully throughout for the purpose of providing a magnificent cerebral exercise that when completed bestows an ultimate form of satisfaction and state of awe.
Don't misunderstand me. There are films that seem to start with an incomplete picture and try to create a puzzle that is insoluble by design. Spider Forest (2004), Perfect Blue (1998) and Donnie Darko (2001) are perfect examples of this. A Tale of Two Sisters is not. It's ironic that Zaphod claims Darko to be more masterfully constructed than A Tale of Two Sisters, especially considering that Darko not only provides almost NO objective facts but also a twist ending that is the quintessential deus ex machina cliché that could be dropped at the end of any movie ever made in order to provide the ultimate in faux intelligence. I'm ashamed of myself for mentioning the two films in the same sentence, but the contrast is an important one. Although it does perplex me that Zaphod would cite a movie that crumbles when exposed to even the slightest intellectual effort as a way of criticizing a film that only becomes discernible thru a significant application of intellectual effort. He apparently likes his ""intelligent"" films in the most superficial form possible. This is evident when he makes 17 consecutive questions in his review that are answered quite convincingly by the film itself. Just read the threads by Opiemar within the IMDb A Tale of Two Sisters Discussion Forum. Anyone who carefully reads those threads and still asserts a lack of an objective solution to this film may as well stop watching intelligent films altogether because the answers are so damned OBVIOUS.
I'd like to say more, but I've come to my 1,000 word limit. All that has been said here needed to be said. So be it now said!" 1
+165 Me being from Australia and loving the series, I wasn't expecting much from the American version of Kath and Kim but I thought I'd watch the first episode to see if it was really that bad.
Well,whats there to say. Its nothing special.Selma Blair is OK as Kim and actually had a few good lines, Molly Shannon is not a good Kath though. The good thing about Jane Turner's Kath is that when she speaks with all her funny accents (such as when she says Yumor or Noice) it sounds like its just the natural way that she speaks, but when Shannon has a go at the accent, its clear that she is acting and trying to be the same as Turner. And the show really misses Sharon or some one else to give us something to laugh about, because the Kal and Craig characters in this version are really not funny.
So far only the first episode has aired and it is clearly not up to the standards of the Aussie version, although if it was a stand alone television show with a different name, not being compared to the Aussie version it would perhaps be viewed as being a little bit better. But if there is nothing else to do on a Sunday night (or Thursday night in America) then you cant do much harm in watching it, or better put on some of the Aussie version if you've got it. 0
+166 "Stealing is a crime, and these guys, Kenny Yakkel and Corbin Bernsen look like their going to get away with it. I haven't even seen this film, but not only do i know it sucks, but the fact that it steals the story of another film, or 2 films for that matter, is such bull crap (and if IMDb would allow profanity much more than just bull crap) that I become filled with rage and feel as though I should just throw myself out the window and just end it all. O.k that's a little much but stealing is worse.
Ever seen Pontypool? It was this awesome little zombie film made in 2008, this radio host goes into work, and then this zombie attack happens. We only see what's going on inside the radio station, and the only guess we have on what's happening on the outside are the occasional calls from their eye in the sky Ken Loney (easily the funniest moment in the film in my mind) and the BBC calling in for an update on the situation. From all the reviews I've read, and from the conversation I had with my friend (who has seen this film and Pontypool) this film was exactly like it in the story, with minor tweaks here and there. So throw originality and creativity out the window. As for the Zombies, or the infected, whatever you want to call them. They are the exact same thing, just because they got infected does not change the fact that they walk around mindlessly, and have a never ending quench for flesh. They are Zombies. ZOMBIES!!
ZOMBIES!!! Okay one to many, but back to this crappy movie. The Zombies from what I've heard are a lot like the ones in 28 Days Later, another better movie, with their insane rage and even more insane quench of flesh. This is where Zombie movies define themselves, story does not matter in a zombie movie (as long as your not taking the idea of another film). Sure a zombie movie can be enhanced by the story, as is the case with Pontypool, but the zombies have to be, in a way, original. 28 Days Later started the insane raging Zombie. Pontypool I can't even begin to explain those guys without ruining the film. The Evil Dead, I think all i have to do is just type the name again because, come on it's The Evil Dead. Romero is the master, and he went through all different types of zombies, from the painted face zombies in Dawn of the Dead to raging zombies in Diary of the Dead, and he did each one with his own unique style.
So, after talking about other great zombie movies, I think it's about time I explain why I hate this movie without even seeing it. This movie down right steals the original story outline to Pontypool which i think is called plagiarism and is illegal in this country and many people get kicked out of school for doing this very thing, yet in Hollywood it's allowed, and apparently approved of. This is not the only film that takes the outline of another movie, and just tries to tell it differently. The 90's is like the worst period for movies ever, sure it had some gems but what decade doesn't, and it's because all the movies were the exact same. My favorite, the crime movie with a twist so big that you'll never guess it till the very end. They force feed you one suspect, make it seem impossible that it's not anybody else but him, then, bam, all this time it was this guy, you just had to look at the scenes where he wasn't there and then when he would mysteriously show up out of the blue, say ""hey guys, what did i miss?"" OH! DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING DID YA! Well, I'll leave a cliché as my closing statement. This is one film you'll surely want to miss." 0
+167 "Upon a recommendation from a friend and my admiration of Philip Baker Hall I rented the first season disc of the Loop.It's a typical TV comedy with all the clichés that the genre employs with the ""wacky"" scheming brother (Sully), ""ditzy"" blonde (Lizzy), token unrequited love interest (Piper), sarcastic Asian helper (Darcy, which reminded me of Arliss, as if ANYone needed to be reminded of THAT show). The plot deals with various bad luck (usually by Sully) that befalls Sam that puts his job at the airplane in jeopardy, only to have him save the day, with 'hilarious hijinks' ensuing in the middle. I didn't descibe a certain episode. I described them ALL to a T. Therein lies the problem as what seems like it might even be passable entertainment at first just gets uselessly stale when watching episodes in a row and growing bored beyond belief at the endless repetition. Sully will do something 'wacky', Mimi Rogers will say something overtly sexual, Russ will tell about his gay son, Darcy will do her impersonation of Sandra Oh on Arliss blah blah blah blah blah. The only positive is the lack of an annoying laugh track. But don't let that fool you into thinking it's any good. Go watch a far better comedy. Arrested Development, Always Sunny in Phillidelphia, two name two off the top of my head. Surprised that this one is still on the air. OH that's right Fox only cancels the good shows, i forgot. Needless to say I don't trust my friend's taste in shows anymore.
My Grade: D+" 0
+168 I've tried watching it twice, though I haven't been able to make through either episode. For me, it's basically just not funny. I can tell where I'm suppose to laugh, but I can't. I've never seen the original, so I'm not comparing. I also love comedies, including off-the-wall comedies like Married...With Children and Family Guy, but this show just doesn't' do it for me. The jokes are lame and flat, and the acting is mostly annoying. The commercials made it look interesting, but it isn't. They're trying too hard to be different, and tying to force the humor. That style usually doesn't work too well. I don't think this show finishes the season. Of course, I could be wrong. 0
+169 "This film has some flaws, and most of those flaws are a lack of anything happening. Possibly the greatest film to show the direness within Fly-Over Country, ""Rolling Kansas"" is a film in which nothing happens and you don't care about anybody. Like life, it starts, it moves, and then it ends. A few attempts at humor are made, but everything falls very flat. The occasional cameo just reminds the viewer that they could be wasting their life doing something besides watching this movie and the one rock song they bought and used at every single instance.
Do yourself a favor and go see a good movie. This is free and repeatedly frequently on Comedy Central because nobody went to see it, nobody wants to see it, and it's marginally better than dead air. Not to damn with faint praise, but the movie's one rock song is worth listening to. Too bad the movie isn't worth watching." 0
+170 Although there is very little plot and whatever exists is just all improvisational, still it was a good start from a new director with no previous financial back up and also a smart move from Andy Warhol to make his cimematic productions more marketable and viewer-friendly. In any case this story of a street hustler relies too much on showing Joe buck naked (almost all the time!). And the creative use of a flashy editing really wears off after the hundredth time and the cutting off the dialog thing gets really annoying half-way. This would have been a much more entertaining or even dramatic if they made a documentary of the daily of an actual male prostitute or hustler, instead of letting the actors make up some nonesensical plot and dialog of their own. 0
+171 "Lame rip-off of THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT (1955): the first half is deadly dull, even dreary - but the latter stages improve considerably with the scenes involving the rampaging 'monster'. In the accompanying featurette (a rather dry affair at a mere 9 minutes, when compared to the ones created for the other titles in Criterion's ""Monsters & Madmen"" set), director Day - who admits to not being a fan of the sci-fi genre - tries to justify the film's shortcomings by saying that he had a zero-budget to work with (where all the outer space scenes were composed of stock footage!)...and I'd have been inclined to be more lenient with the film had I not recently watched CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER (1959) - a similar (and similarly threadbare) but far more stylish venture from Italy!
Bill Edwards as the cocky but unlucky astronaut - obsessed with achieving the titular feat - is positively boring at first, but he eventually manages to garner audience sympathy when his physical features are deformed and the character develops a taste for blood! Marshall Thompson as his commanding officer and elder brother is O.K. as a leaner Glenn Ford type; he had previously starred in FIEND WITHOUT A FACE (1958), another (and more successful) Richard Gordon-produced sci-fi which, incidentally, is also available on DVD through Criterion. Italian starlet Marla Landi, struggling with the English language, makes for an inadequate female lead; even her input in the featurette proves to be of little lasting value!
The Audio Commentary is yet another enjoyable Tom Weaver/Richard Gordon track where, among many things, the fact that FIRST MAN INTO SPACE was intended as a double-feature with CORRIDORS OF BLOOD (1958) is brought up - but it was eventually put out as a standalone release, so as to exploit the topical news value of the current space race; it's also mentioned that the monster dialogue was actually dubbed by Bonar Colleano (who, tragically, died in a traffic accident prior to the film's release!). Weaver even recalls a couple of anecdotes from the time when he was involved in the production of the DVD featurette shot by, of all people, ex-cult-ish film-maker Norman J. Warren: Landi, who by then had become a lady of title, was still ready to help out in carrying the equipment necessary to film the interview down several flights of stairs!; Edwards was supposed to have contributed to the featurette but, once in London, he proved reluctant to co-operate with Weaver - eventually, the latter learned that the actor had been recently diagnosed with cancer and, in fact, he died in 2002!" 0
+172 The Last American Virgin (1982) was one of the few teenage comedies that I really enjoyed. The subject matter and the acting was well above the usual tripe that Hollywood was (and still is) cranking out these days. But for awhile, the smaller studios were producing movies about teenagers that wasn't toned downed or soften for the kiddies. The men pulling the strings behind this production were from your friends from Cannon.
Three teenage buddies are trying to lose their virginity whilst still in high school. They'll do anyone or anything to achieve their dream goal. The sensitive one of the group (Andrew Monsoon) what's to find the right girl while his two best friends will take whatever they can get. One day, the kid finds his perfect girl (Diane Franklin). But fate would play one of their foul tricks. His best friend moves on in and sweeps her off of her feet. After knocking her up, the sensitive kid helps the girl get back on her feet and pays for her abortion. He still has feelings for her and tries to win her heart. Meanwhile his best friend has a very violent falling out over getting her dream girl preggers. Still, he tries his best to get her to love him. The night comes when he pops the question to her. But his heart is shattered when he sees her dancing with his former best friend. In tears, the kid leaves the party.
What I enjoyed about this movie was that it pulled no punches. Instead of being filled with phony situations, it was very realistic, honest and brutal. The movie's filled with it's share of funny moments and hysteria. I have to recommend this film for fans of teenage comedies.
Highly recommended. 1
+173 """Tale of Two Sisters"" has to be one of the creepiest films I've seen recently. In the end there is no actual supernatural element, despite what one is led to expect throughout the film. The story seems to be about two sisters, who, upon returning to their father's home after some sort of absence (later revealed to have been a stay in a mental institution) are forced to deal with not only a seemingly schizophrenic and possibly bi-polar stepmother who lashes out at the younger of the girls when the mood strikes her and cheerfully tells them she's prepared a special dinner at another time., but some presence as yet unexplained. It is later revealed that the younger sister is dead, and exists only in the troubled minds of her older sister, who was unable to save her, and her step-mother, who was callous enough to let her die. Much about the specifics of the strange family is not revealed in the film, but it definitely leaves a viewer with a creepy feeling and a nagging hint of confusion. Definitely not light viewing; watch this one when you really want to think about what you've seen. It's a hell of a puzzler." 1
+174 Earth has been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. Well, parts of the Earth, because somewhere in Italy, a band of purebred survivors--those without radioactive contamination--are holed up in a massive mansion surrounded by lush grounds, waiting for the next opportunity to go hunting for those with polluted blood. The Final Executioner is the story of one of their would be victims, Alan (William Mang, who looks, not surprisingly, a lot like Kurt Russell), and his efforts to take down the legally sanctioned hunters, who are led by Edra (Marina Costa) and Erasmus (Harrison Muller Jr. ). Alan has been trained to kill by former NYPD cop Sam (Woody Strode) who mostly hangs around giving his pupil moral support and mooching for tinned meat. Strode is by far the best thing about the film, though he doesn't look at all well and only appears for about a third of the running time. As for the story, it's a blending of elements from better films and stories, including Ten Little Indians, The Most Dangerous Game, and Escape From New York. The Final Executioner moves along at a fair pace and provides reasonable entertainment for less discriminate action fans. 0
+175 A Three Stooges short, this one featuring Shemp. Of all those involving Shemp I've seen, this is my favorite performance by him in a Stooges short. The basic plot is that Shemp must get married by 6 o'clock that very evening if he's to inherit the half a million dollars a rich uncle left him in his will. So Shemp sets out to get himself a bride but finds it a tougher road than expected, that is until they learn of his inheritance money. Best bits here involve Shemp shaving, Shemp and Moe in a telephone booth and Larry on piano as accompaniment to Shemp's voice-training session. Also the sequence where Shemp is mistaken as Cousin Basil and its outcome proves hilarious. 1
+176 I saw this movie yesterday and thought it was awful; it was pointless and just plain stupid. the supposed plot concerned a prospective bridegroom too caught up in the problems of the world to relate to his bride and the other people in his life. He disappears on his wedding day (in a tux no less) and hooks up with an assortment of weirdos.
We saw it with a bus-load of people on the way down to Atlantic City and everyone agreed that it was a terrible movie. It was trying to be profound but it wasn't; it was stupid and offensive. If I wasn't on a bus I would have walked out on the movie. Anyone considering seeing the movie or renting or buying the video you have been forewarned. 0
+177 If anyone tells you this picture is just terrific they probably have something to do with either making it or profiting from it. This film is a real loser and it copies situations from big budget horror movies and not to mention soundtracks to. I wouldn't recommend this one to my worst enemy. It is a low budget movie with amateur actors. It looks like it was filmed for a film contest. The acting is terrible and it wouldn't surprise me if the script was written by a Hee Haw script writer. My family laughed at it. A Grade ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ all the way. You won't be scared by this one. Here is one little taste of the terrible elements of this film. When the guy gets his toe stomped by Ric White's stupid portrayal of the Reverend James Johnston walking cane. The guys reactions are like if he had an amputation with no pain killer. Watch the DVD extras after you watch the movie. When you see Ric White and others talk so seriously about the movie you will laugh till your stomach hurts. How people will stretch the truth and what they will do to earn a dishonest buck. Don't get fooled like we did and buy this failure. 0
+178 "I am not understanding why people are praising this movie. I didn't like it at all. I watch it with several people. None of them cared for it either. First of all. It is just plain that another low budget studio is trying to cash in on a big name story. The actual filming looks like a live TV interview. The makeup is bad. When you watch the movie along with the DVD extras. You will see there is a lot of enthusiasm from the people who participated in it. There is no talent. There are facts that do appear in the book. The facts are distorted by the invention of comedy and skits added to it. I have read several books and have watched several shows on this story. What I have always caught from all the material on this is that it was a serious horror story. I really wish someone could really do a good film on this one. It has always fascinated me. The bad acting really ruined the story. The little boys situation really hammed it up even more. When you watch this movie. The little boy and his problem is the thing you and your friends will remember and laugh about. It didn't make any sense why his brothers were laughing at what had happened to him. It was like the witch was supposed to be so threatening but it was OK to throw baby brother to her. It is a whopping tale with him and his little problem. I can't still get over the little girl saying ""Mom said tobacco will rot your teeth."" Frank Fox's statement and facial expression is so bad. The scene out in the yard with him getting food is pretty stupid to. The sound from parts of it seems to be from the movie psycho. Also, The girl hovering over the bed and her little ""Bladder control problem"" are from The Exorcist. This movie is lacking from the talent of creativity. We put the movie in for a couple of minutes and knew right away it was a bummer. I also noticed that their was defects in the film quality. Parts of it looked like what a person might film on a Home video camera. I noticed a lot of the people in the credits had many multiple jobs. This is probably how this movie was put together. Someone said I like this story. I will get all my friends and make a movie about with a video camera and a computer. Doesn't matter if we don't know how to act. As long as we get it on film and say it is good. We got the family together and prepared food. Then sat down and watched this failed attempt to make a movie." 0
+179 The original The Man Who Knew Too Much brought Alfred Hitchcock acclaim for the first time outside of the United Kingdom. Of course part of the reason for the acclaim was that folks marveled how Hitchcock on such a skimpy budget as compared to lavish Hollywood products was able to provide so much on the screen. The original film was shot inside a studio.
For whatever reason he chose this of all his films to remake, Hitchcock now with an international reputation and a big Hollywood studio behind him (Paramount)decided to see what The Man Who Knew Too Much would be like with a lavish budget. This is shot on location in Marrakesh and London and has two big international names for box office. This was James Stewart's third of four Hitchcock films and his only teaming with Doris Day and her only Hitchcock film.
I do wonder why Hitchcock never used Doris again. At first glance she would fit the profile of blond leading ladies that Hitchcock favored. Possibly because her wholesome screen image was at odds with the sophistication Hitchcock also wanted in his blondes.
Doris does some of her best acting ever in The Man Who Knew Too Much. Her best scene is when her doctor husband James Stewart gives her a sedative before telling her their son has been kidnapped by an English couple who befriended them in Morocco. Stewart and Day play off each other beautifully in that scene. But Doris especially as she registers about four different emotions at once.
Day and Stewart are on vacation with their son Christopher Olsen in Morocco and they make the acquaintance of Frenchman Daniel Gelin and the aforementioned English couple, Bernard Miles and Brenda DaBanzie. Gelin is stabbed in the back at a market place in Marrakesh and whispers some dying words to Stewart about an assassination to take place in Albert Hall in London. Their child is snatched in order to insure their silence.
For the only time I can think of a hit song came out of a Hitchcock film. Doris in fact plays a noted singer who retired from the stage to be wife and mother. The song was Que Sera Sera and I remember it well at the age of 9. You couldn't go anywhere without hearing it in 1956, it even competed with the fast rising Elvis Presley that year. Que Sera Sera won the Academy Award for Best Song beating out such titles as True Love from High Society and the title song from Around the World in 80 Days. It became Doris Day's theme song for the rest of her life and still is should she ever want to come back.
In fact the song is worked quite nicely into the plot as Doris sings it at an embassy party at the climax.
Instead of doing it with mirrors, Hitchcock shot the assassination scene at the real Albert Hall and like another reviewer said it's not directed, it's choreographed. You'll be hanging on your seats during that moment.
This was remake well worth doing. 1
+180 "This is the kind of film one initially selects to make up the numbers from video rental.....only to discover an under-rated entertaining and enjoyable movie!! The opening sequence of the police arriving at a dark and rainy house wherein the ""wife"" has committed murder.......or is it??....and the remainder of the film seeks to unravel what really happened....OK...the film is a bit ""campy""...but has good editing and dialogue.....professional acting.....often humorous......and the very last scene with the facial expression is one of the best of its' kind......definitely worth watching.....deserving at least a 7 or an 8!" 1
+181 I put in the DVD expecting camp perversion from the creators of Society and Re-Animator, and was quite surprised to become involved in an authentically suspenseful tale. Acting was top-notch (nice to see Vosloo in a protagonist role after a long string of villains), the storyline involving, and the few twists fairly surprising. I figured I would fast forward through much of it to get to the abduction scenes, but instead watched it through, only being let down at the very end.
Maybe I'm being too lenient, but as I stated before, I wasn't expecting much more than alien sex. Of course, if you ARE looking for some hot alien sex, you will be let down. It was mostly quick-cut exam table nonsense with a blink-and-you'll-miss-it glimpse of an interesting 'impregnator' alien. 1
+182 "Movies about U.F.O.'s are always a nice way to kill some time, so on a rainy Sunday evening I picked up this flick, expecting what can be expected from a direct-to-DVD U.F.O. mystery.
Boy, was I wrong! At about halfway in the movie it becomes very apparent that the U.F.O. theme is just a deceptive way of attracting unsuspecting viewers to this Christian propaganda. And this is not just a Christan movie from an average Christian. No, this is Christianity of the extremist fundamentalist kind. The scary kind.
In the end of this movie, the non-believing lead is tricked by their colleagues using a practical joke in thinking that the Rapture has started (which is believed by Christians to be the happening in the end of time where true believers are going to heaven and non-believers are left behind).
When the joke is explained, it is suggested that it is always better to become a true believer, 'just in case we Christians are right'. Now that's a lamest excuse ever to become a Christian if you ask me!
This movie still tries to convert non-believers using scare tactics. ""Believe in God or you will go to Hell!"" is the message here. Simple, but quite offensive, really. Especially because this movie is being sold as something completely different.
Now let's assume you're a Christian fundamentalist yourself and you're not likely to be offended by the themes in this movie, is this a good movie? I'm afraid it isn't. No actually I'm lying: I'm GLAD it isn't! The acting is horrible, the pacing is horrible, the plot is horrible, especially the ending is laughably bad. As soon as the movie starts, you immediately sense that this is going to be worse than you expected, and you will be right.
In the first half hour, it seems to at least attempt to set up a passable U.F.O. mystery, but then suddenly they bring in this Count Dracula look-alike that starts babbling about the devil. At first you just think this dude is just a crazy maniac, but as it turns out, he actually represents the real views of the makers of this movie. As soon as you start realizing this, you know how this is going to end up. But actually it ends up worse.
Avoid." 0
+183 "Reality before reality TV? Copy of ""Fast Times at Ridgemont High""? A precursor to ""Say Anything"" that's grittier? I can't decide, but the soundtrack *is* the 80's--Blondie, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Devo, Lionel Richie, AND U2--I can't believe this, they would never throw all those genres together in a teen movie of today.
I remembered this like a teenager--mainly the sex parts and not a hint of the altruism. Why? I was a horny teenager in the 80's. Watching it again, I just can't describe how much I love that Rose, play by Kimberly Richardson, turns out to be the voice of ""Pepper Ann"" in the 90's, and she was almost 30 when she was in Last American Virgin, playing alongside 16 year-olds--fantastic! Complete cheese, reality, fantasy, and comedy--with a sincere cherry on top." 1
+184 When I think of a 1970s-period film, this is not what I think of. I don't want a monotonous, one-song Robin Trower soundtrack; I want a soundtrack punctuated with the top-40 bubblegum songs of the day that epitomized the '70s. The generic karaoke-style disco music during the prom scene was especially annoying. The acting (if you can call it that) was very wooden, and seemed just read from script in monotone. The film quality and camera work was horrid; the dialog murky, the script seemed thrown together without much thought and the plot was thin if not nonexistent. I can't believe people are giving it the high ratings I've read here. Basically a forgettable, poor attempt at recreating a beloved era of the past. Two stars is all I can come up with. Sorry, guys. 0
+185 In this TV special Jon is the one who needs a life. The highlight of his day is counting the tiles on the ceiling and rearranging his sock drawer. Not content with this forever, Jon takes Garfield to a self help group in order to meet people. How many people will be interested in a loner 20-something who's best friend is a cat?
After several failed attempts at getting a girl, including one cringeworthy dance scene that rivals David Brents' fusion of Flashdance and MC Hammer in The Office (Disco's dead?, says Jon), he is more than shocked to find a cute girl who is as much as a jerk as himself.
Naturally, they get on but Garfield is worried that John will forget about him and prefer having kids to a cat. Fortunately Jon's new girlfriend is allergic to cats.
With slicker animation than past TV specials, this feels like a longer episode of Garfield and Friends. 1
+186 "Bridget Fonda has disappointed me several times over the years, but she had my attention in BREAK UP. It's true the story is missing critical details in several places, but I just kept scrutinizing Fonda for clues about what was meaningful in the story and she didn't let me down. The look in her eyes in the last scene, as she musters up courage to, literally, put one foot in front of the other toward her uncertain future is one of the most dramatic and significant examples of face acting ever. I believed her completely, possibly because I've known and admired several ""tough broads"" who survived similar abusive situations. And they did this without becoming man-haters, but that's my own hopeful projection of Fonda's character at the BREAK UP." 1
+187 To summarize, my group of friends and I spent about 45 minutes outside the theater sharing our favorites gaffes, plot inconsistencies, untied loose ends, and other ridiculous aspects of this movie. I found the story trite to the point of inconsequential and the plot lines as underdeveloped as the dino embryos still locked in the shaving cream canister from Jurassic Park 1. The editing was poor and none of the characters engendered any sort of sympathy or feeling. In short, this movie lacked any of the suspense and thrill that the first movie provided from a story standpoint
Even the new dinosaurs were few and far between (although I really enjoyed the pterodactyls.) We got several brief shots of the new species and only 2 really were involved in the action.
As a scientist and former childhood paleontologist, the lack of any real scientific content (not that it had to be realistic, but logically formed i.e. how they built the dinos in #1 and malcom's chaos ramblings) was disappointing as well.
In short, the movie seemed to be nothing more than an excuse to trot dinos back on the scene to make some money. I hope that movie-goers don't fall for this trap again (although I did apparently) 0
+188 "Considering this film was released 8 years before I was born, I don't feel too bad for over-looking it for such a long time. Back in January of 98 though, I attended the Second Annual Quentin Tarantino film fest held in Austin,Texas. The particular theme of films this night was ""Neglected 70's Crime Films"" and boy was her right. ""The Gravy Train(or The Dion Brothers, as it appeared this print)"" was an absolute gem. Wonderful performances, quirky characters, smart plot, hilarious comedy, and just an all around great time. Rarely do you see a Crime film that is so entertaining and fresh. Margot Kidder in one of her earliest film appearances is extremely sexy as well. I hope some cable network gets a hold of this film and allows many more to see it. In the meantime, go to an indie video store and hope they have it." 1
+189 "Although I have definitely read this particular Agatha Christie book at some point, I didn't remember anything about it except the name ""Abernethie"". Which is a good thing, because seeing this story unfold without knowing how it will play out allowed me to appreciate once more the sheer GENIUS of Agatha Christie: the way she misleads you and then pulls the rug out from under your feet is the main reason for her success and timelessness. In addition to her stories, the excellent production values, beautiful locations, wonderful music, top-notch acting, elegant directing, etc. are the reasons for this series' success and timelessness - and all those virtues are present in ""After the Funeral"". A word of advice: be alert right from the start - there are clues dropped all over the place even in the opening sequence! There are some quite unnerving moments as well, in contrast to the peaceful-looking English-countryside locations, and some small touches of humor. A must-see for mystery buffs, and just a very good film in general. (***)" 1
+190 "... in search of the cheesiest ""so bad it's good"" movie, I've repeatedly laughed at the first fifteen minutes of various films, only to be left disappointed and bored at the end. Not this time!!! My eyes teared up, my belly and my cheeks ached from laughing so hard throughout the movie. Sure, Hulk Hogan is a subpar actor and the plot is utterly predictable, but everyone dives into this movie knowing all this - all anyone wants to see when renting this is Hogan breaking out a can of whoopass, with a bunch of ""YEAH BROTHER""s and ""WHATCHUGONNADO""s flying from his infamously goateed mouth. And while the Hulkster on the screen pales a bit in comparison to the Hulkster in the ring, seekers of the ultimate cheese will certainly not be disappointed by this backhand gem of a flick. A laugh riot." 0
+191 "I'm relieved the later reviews have turned sour - reading all the positive feedback, I was starting to worry that my understanding of movies (and life) was completely different than everyone else's in the world. Everything in this movie rang false to me...the characters, the dialogue, the manipulative soundtrack, the corny narration, all of it. As each scene unfolded I kept thinking, ""People don't act like this."" It's relentlessly heavy-handed and maudlin. In a way I think the movie bullies you into liking it, or pretending to like it, because it's Serious and about Real People and confronts Issues. But man, it really did not work for me." 0
+192 The films use of blue-black and vibrant skin tones to create a noir-ish feel to this movie unfortunately do not work. In fact its quite irritating as it obscures the demon characters and reduces them to one dimensional beings.
At least the original had an hysterical energy and the gore set-pieces were quite stunning. Black gore is hardly frightening, nor is the main female demon at all frightening in her attempts to snarl and growl at the screen in her best camp Lugosi style.
The narrative is grossly disjointed and if you could imagine 'Naked Lunch' directed by Russ Meyer you may appreciate the attempt to be William Burroughs-esque. Otherwise give this film a wide girth. Bava and Argento fans - once again - are bitterly disappointed. 0
+193 I just saw this film again, I believe for the sixth time. I will doubtless see it many more times. This is one of the most brilliant French films ever made. Although the film is mysterious, even more mysterious is what happened to the writer and director, Gilles Mimouni. For ten years he has not made another film, and this was his only one. The story and execution of this ingenious film are perfect, and it is clearly paying homage continually to both Hitchcock and Buster Keaton. The split-second timing of the movements is just as carefully controlled as the scene where the side of a house falls on Keaton in 'Steamboat Bill Junior', and he is only not killed by inches. In this film, people stoop and turn and pass one another unawares, and if they had been one second off, they would have collided. The storyline thus walks a tightrope of chance events to such an intense degree that you cannot take your eyes off the screen for even a millisecond, or you will miss something crucial. The haunting, albeit intentionally repetitive, music by Peter Chase is reminiscent of Hitchcock's 'Vertigo', and the whole film has the same eerie quality, but whereas Hitchcock had one woman be two women, Mimouni has two women be one woman, thereby inverting the plot structure. There are passing references to other Hitchcock films, but it is 'Vertigo' which is central to the inspiration of this film. The theme may seem superficially to be obsessive love, but the film is really about the magic of everyday chance events, the invisible threads behind the tapestry, the ineffable. Everything is hyper-charged with passionate love and desire, but the desire transcends its object and struggles towards something behind and beyond the object. That is why it is so easily transferable from Lisa to Alice, when it is realised that it is Alice who is more mysterious than Lisa, and it is Alice who truly embodies the Eternal Mystery. The film is ultimately 'made' by Romane Bohringer. She is so fascinating that she outshines Monica Bellucci, which is really something to pull off, considering that Bellucci is a knockout beauty, whereas Bohringer is what the English call 'plain'. However, Romane Bohringer had even at this early date more than mastered the art of 'personality dominance', whereby beautiful girls fall by the wayside and don't get noticed because Romane is being so fascinating you can't take your eyes off her long enough even to look at the beautiful girls, and you end up only thinking of her. Most of us remember, I'm sure, her father Richard Bohringer lying in a bathtub listening to opera in the film 'Diva' many years ago. I would rather watch Romane than Richard lying in a bathtub, but there seems to be some genetic secret to being fascinating, because Richard Bohringer is spellbinding too, and he isn't even a woman. Romane looks as if she may turn into Anna Magnani when she is much older, and that means she will get an Oscar, if someone can only write another 'Rose Tattoo' for her. The girl has so much passion inside her, she could set the Seine on fire. Wouldn't it be wonderful if she and Julie Delpy teamed up? This film made wonderful use of Paris locations. But where is this 'square in the Luxembourg'? It looked like Place Furstenburg to me. Maybe I missed something. I must watch the film another six times, just to study the precision of the timing and who brushes past whom, and make sure I've got it right. The whole thing is like ten gigantic simultaneous chess games played blindfolded by a grandmaster. How thrilling it all is! Romane, you can look through my window anytime! Mimouni, come on over, let's discuss impossibilities, unlikelihoods, coincidence, synchronicity, everything that is going on that is invisible and how it effects the visible. And once again, we have here the spirit of Breton's novel 'Nadja' embodied in a great French work of art. More! More! More! 1
+194 Foolish hikers go camping in the Utah mountains only to run into a murderous, disfigured gypsy.
The Prey is a pretty run of the mill slasher film, that mostly suffers from a lack of imagination. The victim characters are all-too-familiar idiot teens which means one doesn't really care about them, we just wonder when they will die! Not to mention it has one too many cheesy moments and is padded with endless, unnecessary nature footage. However it does have a few moments of interest to slasher fans, the occasional touch of spooky atmosphere, and a decent music score by Don Peake. Still, it's business as usual for dead-camper movies.
There are much better films in this vein, but over all The Prey may be watchable enough for die-hard slasher fans. Although one might be more rewarded to watch Just Before Dawn (1981), Wrong Turn (2003), or even The Final Terror (1983) again.
* 1/2 out of **** 0
+195 This is a fabulous film.
The plot is a good yarn, and is imaginatively told in a series of flashbacks and alternative points of view. What was deliberate, and what was coincidence? Who is in love with who?
You get the chance to put yourselves in the shoes of each of the characters in turn (sometimes literally), and this helps define each character to a satisfying depth.
With a bit of effort following the twists and turns, you can understand each of the characters; and key events in the film are reshot from the point of view of different people.
Take the opportunity if it comes again to your arthouse cinema; it looks good on the big screen.
More than keeping you guessing, the plot twists to such an extent that you just sit and watch what unfolds - I defy anyone to predict!
But more likely you will need more than one viewing - I saw this at the pictures on its original release three times, and it got better each time.
The acting was very good, with a standout performance by Romane Bohringer as Alice torn in three directions by the three other characters in the ensemble.
A classic. The second-best film of the 1990s. 1
+196 It's 2005, my friends...a time of amazing special effects and an age of technology. So, why can't we see a movie that's a little more thought out than this cheesy low-budget film. I've seen a lot of low-budget movies that rock my socks off, but this one...it's almost as if it's trying to be horrible. Just...don't...watch it. I can look past lack of special effects and computer generated scenes if the acting itself was at least good. I feel like a small child produced this entire movie. There's not even an original plot line. Vampire Assassins, in itself is one big plot hole with an attempt to mock itself. Can someone tell me if, perhaps, this was designed as a comedy movie and I just didn't know it? It makes me wonder, what does the sequel have in store for us who so loved the first installment? 0
+197 With the exception of the fine rack on Clara Evans...this show was pretty bad...so why did I watch it? Too much coffee, and had to relax before hitting the sack. Watching BB change into his lamest Big Chief outfit, was amusing at best, downright laughable at worst.
I could have made a better Skeltor and special effects on my Dell.
Boxlietner has seen better days, this guy is a year younger than me, and he's looking more and more like the Scarecrow from his TV series days back in the early 1980....the women eye candy need to go back to acting school, although Evans size 40 and playing a 17 year old(she's in her early 20s was a stretch)....the Sci-Fi Channel has done better that this...but for us folks that don't get out to the bars much anymore, I guess we have to take what we can get...after all anything that gets you away form CNN, MSNBC, and Fox coverage of Election 2008 these day is a good thing. 0
+198 Cuba Gooding Jr. is back on top! Jesus, he did a great job in this film! I LOVED this movie. Its one of those feel good movies that makes you want to run out and volunteer at a mission or something. Anyway, I would recommend seeing this movie in a heartbeat! Well worth the price of admission. And as for Cuba Gooding Jr., just give him his next Oscar right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1
+199 The fact that the movie is based on a true story contributes to a better and, of course, more realistic experience and keeps the viewer focused on the basic theme of the movie. The story is filled with unexpected twists which keeps the viewer at all times from figuring the ending out. In one moment you think that something happens to Coach Jones or Radio. Well it does, but certainly not what you'd expect.
The film becomes at no point boring or too sentimental and the acting performances by Ed Harris & Cuba Gooding Jr. are some of their best in my opinion. The ending puts a long lasting smile on your face and makes you wonder if what you are doing is right. Well I guess that was what Michael Tollin & Mike Rich were trying to do. First-class movie.
Esbjørn Nordby Birch. Denmark. 1
+200 L'Appartement is, I think, a very purposeful Hitchcockian film. The plot was rife with symbolism (ie the white and red roses) and plot twists which wrapped themselves up neatly. The look was very Parisian and pulled you closer to the story. I saw it in London and very much regret that it is not out on video in the states 1
+201 "So, this is the WORST movie you will probably ever see. It's up there with ""Crossbones"" and ""Southern Comfort"", but if your a bad movie fan like I am, this atrocity of a film will be the most fun you've had in years. WHY does the camera make old-school kung fu noises when it zooms? WHY does that random guy stuff a nascar commemorative plate in his bag? And who is he anyway? WHY do the vampires shoot lightning after they die? What is this? Highlander? Dracula McCloud? Who cares! Just laugh at it. This movie has no continuity, no plot, no anything, really. Ron Hall's range of emotions are always off. He looks happy when he should be sad, angry when he should be confused. The rest of the cast couldn't act their way out of a paper bag. The special (""Short bus"" kinda special) effects are randomly placed, and never needed. Most scenes are lit with a desk lamp, if they are lit at all. Mel Novak has the AUDACITY to look off-camera for his line, and it's not even edited out. They just keep on filming. In fact, half of this movie isn't even on film at all. It's 1/2 film, 1/2 sony hand-cam. For most of the film it seems that they left their boom mike at home. This movie doesn't just have a few plot holes, it's a mine field of confusion and mental pain! But OH do I love it! Thank you Ron Hall, for this cinematic abomination. I went out and bought it, cause it's just so damn funny. ($1.99 on Amazon, and I had it rush delivered!)
""I have weapons! I have weapons! I have WEAPONS!""" 0
+202 "If you keep rigid historical perspective out of it, this film is actually quite entertaining. It's got action, adventure and romance, and one of the premiere casting match-ups of the era with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in the lead roles. As evident on this board, the picture doesn't pass muster with purists who look for one hundred percent accuracy in their story telling. To get beyond that, one need only put aside the history book, and enjoy the story as if it were a work of fiction. I know, I know, that's hard to do when you consider Custer's Last Stand at the Little Big Horn and it's prominence in the history of post Civil War America. So I guess there's an unresolved quandary with the picture, no matter how you look at it.
There's a lot to take in here though for the picture's two hour plus run time. Custer's arrival at West Point is probably the first head scratcher, riding up as he does in full military regalia. The practical joke by Sharp (Arthur Kennedy) putting him up in the Major's headquarters probably should have gotten them both in trouble.
Ironically, a lot of scenes in this military film play for comedy, as in Custer's first meeting with Libby Bacon, and subsequent encounters that include tea reader Callie (Hattie McDaniel). I hadn't noticed it before in other films, but McDaniel reminded me an awful lot of another favorite character actor of mine from the Forties, Mantan Moreland. So much so that in one scene it looked like it might have been Moreland hamming it up in a dress. With that in mind, the owl scene was a hoot too.
As for Flynn, it's interesting to note that a year earlier, he portrayed J.E.B. Stuart opposite Ronald Reagan's depiction of General Custer in ""Santa Fe Trail"", both vying for the attention of none other than Olivia de Havilland. In that film, Reagan put none of the arrogance and flamboyance into the character of Custer that history remembers, while in Flynn's portrayal here it's more than evident. But it doesn't come close to that of Richard Mulligan's take on the military hero in 1970's ""Little Big Man"". Let's just say that one was a bit over the top.
The better take away the picture had for me was the manner in which Custer persevered to maintain his good name and not gamble it away on a risky business venture. That and his loyalty to the men he led in battle along with the discipline he developed over the course of the story. Most poignant was that final confrontation with arch rival Sharp just before riding into the Little Big Horn, in which he declared that hell or glory was entirely dependent on one's point of view. Earlier, a similar remark might have given us the best insight of all into Custer's character, when he stated - ""You take glory with you when it's your time to go""." 1
+203 Unfortunately, I went to this movie for entertainment purposes based on the limited information I had seen on Fandango. Since I am a sci-fi buff the notion of a movie about UFOs interested me.
Instead, this movie quickly revealed itself as an evangelical Christian propaganda flick. Appropriate for an audience of like-minded individuals but very un-Christian like to exploit the movie mall scene and preach to an unsuspecting audience, especially considering the costs of tickets and concessions. Shame on you! At least the Da Vinci Code did not hold back its wild-eyed craziness.
So, this B-grade movie (and I am being kind) production will be appreciated in those churches with similar beliefs, probably shown to Wednesday and Sunday evening youth groups. But if you are a mainline Christian or non-Christian you will not be comfortable. 0
+204 "I'm not a Disney fan at all, but I happen to be in Orlando for a friend's wedding. So my traveling partner and I went to Disney for a few days. I haven't seen a good 3-D effect in, well..ever. So I usually try to stay away from these presentations. The 3-D effect in this was so good. I'm a grown man of 38, and even I wanted to try and reach out and touch. It's THAT good! Word of advice. At the end, look to the back of the theater on the wall. Put it like this...the first time I saw it, the effect wasn't working. So I told my friend...""It would have been nice if...."" My friend said, ""That's exactly what happens. It's not working for some reason."" It's an awesome show. You will NOT be disappointed!!!" 1
+205 A film that tends to get buried under prejudice and preconception - It's a remake! Doris Day is in it! She sings! - Hitchcock's second crack at 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' is his most under-rated film, and arguably a fully fledged masterpiece in its own right.
This is, in more ways than one, Doris Day's film. Not only does she give the finest performance of her career, more than holding her own against James Stewart, but the whole film is subtly structured around her character rather than his. This is, after all, a film in which music is both motif and plot device. What better casting than the most popular singer of her generation? Consider: Day's Jo McKenna has given up her career on the stage in order to settle down with her husband and raise their son. This seems to be a mutual decision, and she doesn't appear to be unhappy. But look at the way Stewart teases her in the horse-drawn carriage over her concerns about Louis Bernard, implying that she is jealous that Bernard wasn't asking her any questions about her career. This is clearly a recurrent joke between them - she responds with a 'har-de-har-har' that denotes the familiarity of this gag, suggesting that she has a certain latent resentment about her confinement, and that they both realise it.
After their son has been kidnapped, Stewart insists on doping her before giving her the news. This is a cruel scene, brilliantly played by both actors, which illustrates the power imbalance in their marriage - he is seeking to control and subdue her reactions, in essence using his professional knowledge to suppress her voice in the marriage just as his medical career has suppressed her singing career.
The potency of that voice is demonstrated in the Ambrose Chapel sequence, when she has to reign in its highly trained clarity and volume to blend in with the congregation of female drudges - they almost act as a warning of what will become of her if she continues to suppress her talent. At the Albert Hall, it is her need to cry out, to exercise those impressive lungs, that saves a man's life, and in the Embassy finale, it is her talent and reputation that allows them to locate their son. By contrast, all of Stewart's masculine activity is counterproductive - his visit to the taxidermist is a dead end, he gets left behind at the church whilst everyone else moves on to the Albert Hall, and his efforts there only succeed in getting the assassin killed, thus depriving the Police of potentially useful information. It is only when his action is joined to his wife's voice, in the rescue of Hank from the embassy, that he actually succeeds in doing something useful.
Far from being forced into the film to give Day an opportunity to sing, 'Que Sera Sera' acts as the first musical device in the film, foreshadowing the nightmare that is about to engulf the McKennas; 'the future's not ours to see' indeed. It also neatly prepares the way for the finale, in which the close bond mother and son share through music will allow Doris to save the day.
The most famous sequence in the film makes music the central feature - the build up to the assassination attempt in the Albert Hall. This lengthy wordless sequence may be the single most extraordinary thing Hitchcock committed to film, the ultimate expression of his belief that films should be stories told visually. We see people conduct conversations in this sequence, but we never hear a word they say. We don't need to - the images say everything. It is also his most exquisite suspense sequence, with the pieces moving slowly into place as the music builds. The editing is incredibly tight, matched to the music perfectly. There isn't a frame out of place - anything that doesn't relate directly to the assassination is giving the viewer a sense of the environment, the geography in which all this is playing out. It builds slowly, but by the end the suspense is nearly unbearable. When Jo screams, it isn't just a relief for her, but for the audience.
The Ambrose Chapel sequence is witty, and particularly effective for anyone who has had to sit through a service at a particularly stick-in-the-mud Nonconformist church. The Embassy sequence seems a little flat after the Albert Hall one that preceded it on first viewing, but second time around actually seems more effective, with the final walk at gunpoint really benefiting from the gorgeous use of Day singing in the background, reminiscent of the music-as-ambient-noise in 'Rear Window'. The score as a whole is subtle, allowing the music from on-screen sources to be foregrounded effectively.
Bernard Miles is a low-key villain, a little banal, but with a dry wit. He's outshone by Brenda de Banzie as his wife, who walks a fine line between sinister and sympathetic. Just look at the way she smokes a cigarette whilst her husband preps the assassin - her stance is pure gangster's moll, belying the Middle-England exterior, but she clearly has a soft side, and possibly maternal feelings towards Hank.
Stewart is excellent, although if Hitchcock really did always cast him as 'Everyman', as the Director's daughter seems to think, then it confirms that Hitchcock had a cynical view of his audience. Stewart played a hypocritical intellectual who espoused fascist ideology in Rope, a voyeur who mistreated his girlfriend in Rear Window and an obsessive necrophiliac in Vertigo. Day is nothing short of phenomenal. Just look at her reaction to the news that her son has been kidnapped - she never overdoes anything, but neither does she sell it short. This is one of Hitchcock's most emotionally effective films. He never lets us forget what the stakes are for the McKennas; they feel the most fully human of all his central characters. 1
+206 "Far from combining the best bits of Pontypool and 28 days this managed to ignore them. Whilst shamelessly copying them. (if that makes sense?) Pontypool was different and got progressively tenser, this just stinks. The Radio DJ, ""we must stay on air"" spends effectively no time on air. He sits on his bottom and watches the TV for news. This is by far the worst excuse for a zombie movie ever. Is there a single person in the USA or indeed the world who doesn't know what a zombie is? Or ever heard of the word ""zombie""? Well, by the 50th minute this bunch of misfits are still calling the zombies, ""the infected ones"" or the ones with ""rabies'. The word ""Zombie"" might make a guest appearance later, I could care less. Maybe there's a copyright where you have to pay to use certain words? Like the Bluetooth earphone is called ""the ear-thingy"" I kid you not! To finish, no plot + no acting = no-one cares. A waste of time, a shameless, poorly executed rip-off." 0
+207 The best thing I can say about the American version is that Jane Turner and Gina Reilly must be raking in the money for this crap. Yes, the American rip-off was shown for about two episodes in Australia but didn't rate; probably by curious viewers who were wondering how bad it would be. Answer: DEPLORABLE, a complete waste of time. The actors are relatively unknown and they don't take readily to the nuances of the Australian-written script. Bad luck for them as they are doomed to plummet with this turkey. My advice to USA viewers is DON'T.
Americans should be best advised to find DVD's of the ORIGINAL VERSION on eBay, but be aware that some DVDs are in a different 'zone format' to those issued in the USA. Otherwise, some DVD players will operate discs from both/all zones. 0
+208 "This short is one of the best of all time and is proof (just like most of Charlie Chaplin's work) that sound and color are not requirements for quality work. In fact, this cartoon uses (and may have started) some of the gags and devices that became standard in animation in later years, like caricatures of celebrities (including the afore-mentioned Chaplin. While the characters are silent, they do ""speak"", by use of word balloons, just like in the comics. Given that Felix started out in newspapers as a comic strip, this device is a natural. The atmosphere and style of the short is completely harmonious with that of the comic strip while adding another dimension (literally and figuratively) and makes this short a delight to watch. Well worth taking the time and effort to get. Most highly recommended." 1
+209 "I saw this film for the first time last night. I have been thinking about it all night and this morning. I cannot say that it was my favorite film, at least not yet. I need to see it again.
The cinematography is stunning. Each shot has a lyricism that one would expect in a film that has Wim Wenders's name attached to it.
It is always tempting to see de Chirico in any picture of rows of orders vanishing into the gloom, but in this case the analogy fits. In many ways the figure of Malkovich walking through the fog and wind of Ferarra echoes the shadow of the off-canvas statue that haunts Milan in the major works of the Italo-Greek painter. He is slightly menacing, a presence who watches and, in his capacity as a film director, exerts influence on the entire story.
The dedicated Wenders fan cannot help but think a little bit of Damiel and Cassiel wandering through the streets of Berlin, watching all but not directly interacting with the inhabitants. And, following the Himmel Uber Berlin metaphor, the angel (or in this case Malkovich the Director) gets to interact with one of the stories.
At this point I have to bow out of taking this line of criticism too far. I need to see the movie again. I am fairly sure that this is the thread that will bring Malkovich's monologue together.
Perhaps his musings and pontifications are pretentious, empty dialog that sound good but cannot possibly be parsed into real communication. Maybe that is the whole point of it. No one can make that judgment with any degree of certainty or authority until having done his homework.
We must be careful when throwing around the word ""pretentious."" It is easy to write off anything that smacks of the intellect as pretension, but that leads to a terrifying mental state, one in which the only conversation seen as genuine, earthy or authentic is the most banal. When we shun all discussions of philosophy, God, existence, meaning and all that brain candy, we are setting our culture up to die a slow, stupid and ugly death. Perhaps this is the warning that Wenders and Antonioni are giving us. It certainly is not the only theme of the film, but I think that it cannot be ignored.
The other (and most obvious) leitmotif is that of satisfaction. There is a lot here on that, and a thorough review of all the subtleties and consequences of the development of this leitmotif would well exceed the 1000 word limit for this review.
My advice is to see the film. But I offer a caveat: it is not an autonomous film (at least I don't think so yet). Some films interact with the intellectual and artistic thinking of their times so much that the viewer needs to have a background in the Zeitgeist before approaching the film. Par-dela les nuages is one of those films." 1
+210 I love documentaries. The Andy Goldsworthy doc was great.I looked forward to this one - but was very disappointed. I knew of Kahn and was intrigued by the idea of his lonely death in a Penn Station men's room. There must be a story here, I mistakenly believed.The only story here is of sadly deluded women who had affairs with an ugly little famous married man. In the absence of anything like an explanation for this guy's horrible behavior, we're given endlessly repeated clips of Kahn walking around and painfully long - supposedly contemplative - shots of his soulless buildings.Actually, some of the buildings are interesting but the thrust of the film asks us to think about the guy himself. The overwrought soundtrack references an emotional tug that is entirely absent from the film. Kahn's apparent gifts do not excuse his behavior or martyr his mistresses. This film seems to want to give Kahn the great artiste's free pass and thus make the director and his mother sympathetic figures - I don't buy it. 0
+211 This is a great comedy, highlighting what it was like to live next door to racist bigot. But also shows that both main characters are actually as bad as each other. Based on the hit ITV comedy, this is very politically incorrect. And its all the better for it, comedy after all is to entertain. The movies only real drawback is there isnt much of a plot. However the cast are as great as usual. Jack Smethurst and Rudolph Walker make one hell of a team, playing off each other in a oneupmanship kind of way.It's been many years since i saw this movie and last week was finally able to buy it on dvd. The fact that the movie still contains genuine laugh out loud moments, means that i can recommend this movie, just like i would of back in the 1970's. 1
+212 I watched this as part of a vampire movie marathon with research intent, otherwise there is no way I'd have watched it all the way through. The first scene wherein a bunch of vampires in very bad wigs seemingly get electrocuted by various slow moving weapons wielded by an even slower moving Van Helsing wannabe... in black and white... with a voice over, sets the pace for the entire rest of the film. The fight scenes look ridiculous, the dialouge would be funny if the acting wasn't so bad, what passes for plot doesn't make sense, and the production values bite (from the pleather knock off of Spike's coat worn by the hero to the cheesy cheap magician's cape their lead vamp swooshes around).
I've seen some bad movies (check out The Magic Sword with B. Rathbone, or the Raven with a very young Jack N.), but this one gets my vote for worst of all times. 0
+213 In this tense and character-driven romantic tragi-comedy, we are given an insight into the intertwining lives of four thirtysomething Parisians. At the centre is Vinz Cassell's portrayal of Max. A starry-eyed Romeo, he falls head over heels for beautiful stranger Lisa (Bellucci). Encouraged by his put-upon best friend Lucien (Écoffey, in an understated but effective performance), he wins her heart and they live happily ever after... that is, until the scheming, neurotic and obsessive Alice (the versatile Romane Bohringer) becomes very involved in the lives and loves of the other three.
The rich plot is thickened by a curious chronological jumble, and the movie emerges as an intricate jigsaw, the eye-candy of picture-postcard Paris at the heart of it all. The use of colour does not go unnoticed, particularly in Lisa's spectacular apartment (presumably accounting for the film's title), where the reds and yellows provoke the fires of passion and lust.
The audience can relate to Max: he truly wears his heart on his sleeve and is constantly punished by irony and circumstance for it. In one memorable scene, our fated lovers (agonisingly separated by a 'choreographed' misunderstanding) narrowly miss out on the chance meeting that would surely reunite them. Independent of one another, they travel to the same destination: her on the Metro, him in a taxi, practically tête-à-tête. Yet fate seems to have it in for them, and the audience is captivatingly teased.
The performances in this film are really what make L'Appartement stand out. I still cannot understand why Vincent Cassell is not a big star outside France. He has presence and diversity in abundance. Monica Bellucci (Cassell's real-life spouse at the time of writing) has recently found fame in the Anglophone film industry, but perhaps for the wrong reasons - true, she is divinely beautiful, but behind that is a talented actress who can dominate a scene in classic 'leading-lady' style, which many British and American actresses dismiss in favour of the all-too-easy 'subtle' approach.
All in all, watch this film! I doubt you'll be disappointed. It is gripping, satisfying, amusing, sad, lavish, and a lesson in artistic film-making. 1
+214 1956's The Man Who Knew Too Much is exceptional entertainment. To those who prefer the 1934 original, I will say that that one is faster paced and wittier. However, even though the American version was (heaven forbid!) a big budget blockbuster, I believe it blows the British version out of the water. I think this is one of Hitchcock's 10 best-no small feat considering he made over 50 films and many of them were among the greatest of all time. I find so many things to love:
1)James Stewart, America's favorite everyman for so many years, does an excellent job playing the distressed father here. He can make any film enjoyable, and working with such a likeable character in such a gripping story, he had me rooting for him very intensely. Leslie Banks in the original is nothing in comparison.
2)Doris Day. Yes Doris Day. Despite all the criticisms directed toward her, I think she makes the loving wife/mother an extremely sympathetic person. I disagree with the negative remarks towards her character; just because she is soft-spoken and gentle it doesn't mean she is docile and helpless. I don't want to spoil anything, but she does make a crucial discovery by herself after her husband has failed. She gives the story a level of warmth that just wasn't there in the first one, and for those who care about that this version is the way to go. And I loved Que Sera Sera; I think it is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and deservedly won its Oscar. It elevated the film to another level.
3)The Albert Hall sequence. I don't think it was too long at all; I think the suspense built the whole time to that terrific crescendo and Hitchcock's direction in this scene was absolutely brilliant. And the assassin was truly frightening.
4)The ending really put a smile on my face; even after the aforementioned scene was over I found the rescue scene to be exciting and it was great to see the charming family together again. The last line in the film is highly amusing. I don't think the film started out slowly; Hithcock was trying to get us to know and like the McKennas and he did a great job. I wasn't a huge fan of the kid playing Hank, but I didn't have a problem with him. Since Hank was Ben and Jo's kid I cared about him too; it's not like he was a brat or anything.
I found no major flaws in this movie and so many major and minor virtues. Way to go Hitch! 1
+215 "I was unfamiliar with this film, until I saw it included in a list of the Top 20 Spaghetti Westerns I recently came across (following the marathon I made these last few weeks of films from the subgenre); it was auspicious, then, that the film had to turn up almost immediately on late-night Italian TV (for the first time, I'm pretty sure, in a good number of years)!
Unfortunately, the cable reception of the channel on which it was broadcast hasn't been great lately: I recorded the film on VHS but I decided not to keep it due to this factor; as it happened, the very next day I watched the film, I found out that it was available on a Region 2 DVD from Italy (featuring an interview with uncredited scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi) - and, having been sufficiently impressed, I decided to order it there and then, even if I knew that I wouldn't be getting to the DVD for quite a while as I like to allow some time between one viewing of a film and the next! A brief parenthesis here: when I recently purchased a spate of Spaghetti Westerns on Italian DVD, I opted not to order Sergio Sollima's FACE TO FACE (1967), since I was under the impression that it was a bare-bones affair; however, I've just learned that the disc actually contains an interview with the director (as had been the case with THE BIG GUNDOWN [1966], which I bought). It did seem baffling to me that Sollima wouldn't offer similar contribution to that film's DVD edition when he actually considered FACE TO FACE as his favorite work (as per the director's talent bio included on the Blue Underground Region 1 disc of yet another Sollima Spaghetti Western - RUN, MAN, RUN [1968]); the trouble is that I loved THE BIG GUNDOWN so much that I followed it with a viewing of FACE TO FACE via the recording I owned made off Italian TV! I did order the DVD of that film now - especially since it's still discounted - but as I said with respect to a second look at THE PRICE OF POWER (although I may still check out Sollima's interview when the disc arrives)...
O.K., rant over: the film under review is quite an unusual Spaghetti Western and a very interesting, indeed ambitious one at that, being a transposition of the JFK assassination case to an Old West setting! Actually, it's reminiscent of Anthony Mann's terse black-and-white thriller THE TALL TARGET (1951) - which dealt with an assassination attempt on the life of then-U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. It features one of the most popular Italian stars from this subgenre, Giuliano Gemma, in what is perhaps his most impressive Western role (many of his other films tended to have a light-hearted bent). The supporting cast includes at least two other notables: Van Johnson (in one of his few and mainly unremarkable Italian films) as the American President killed in post-Civil War Dallas and Fernando Rey as the head of a conspiracy of Southerners - who not only plots his assassination but also conveniently maneuvers the new acting U.S. leader, Johnson's Vice-President, by means of blackmail!
Benito Stefanelli also makes a good impression as a corrupt sheriff who pursues Gemma all through the picture, and with whom he's engaged a couple of times in a 'duel in the dark' - with the guns resting on the floor rather than in their respective holsters and the only light in the room provided by the end of the cowboys' cigars! Also involved is Ray Saunders as Gemma's black sidekick whom the narrative eventually turns into the doomed ""Lee Harvey Oswald"" figure. Stelvio Massi - who later cut his teeth, as director, on a number of poliziotteschi - is behind the film's luminous cinematography; similarly, Luis Enrique Bacalov supplies yet another great ""Euro-Cult"" score - which is different enough from the style of Ennio Morricone as to be equally distinguishable. Valerii's direction here may mot be as imposing as that in other Spaghetti Westerns but he handles the proceedings efficiently enough (the final gunfight is especially nicely done); the film is certainly one of the more underrated entries in the subgenre and, for those so inclined, the novelty of the plot line alone should make it one to look out for..." 1
+216 I've read the positive comments on this movie. I assume people who were in this movie must've come to this site to give it some good press because this was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I always watch the whole film despite the quality or lack there of which explains why I watched this whole movie, but I don't think I laughed even once during the duration of this film. The jokes were mostly very bad, but when the jokes had some promise, the delivery was off. If you liked it, maybe you should lay off the buds because you need to preserve the 5 or 6 brain cells you have left. This movie had a poor script, bad acting, poor directing, weak plot... nothing of virtue and was not entertaining. If you haven't seen this movie, don't. 0
+217 This picture hit the movie screens on June 6th 1980, starring Stephen Macht as Sergeant Thor, Avery Schreiber as Captain Comelius Butt, J.D. Hinton as Buzz and starring Playmate of the year Dorothy Stratton. The picture starts with the police infinity roaming space looking for I guess criminals. There ship is suddenly attacked by an unknown space ship. Enters Sergeant Thor and his partner Buzz as they try to figure out who the unknown ship belongs to. When failing they call on Captain Comelius who instructs his crew to fight back. Enters the gorgeous Dorothy Stratton, who plays the role of Galaxina who is man made robot. An now a few thoughts on this picture. This movie was plan stupid and it's one of the reasons that I don't get into Sci-Fi. If you're into Sci-Fi you would have notice that the laser sound effects were borrowed from an early Sci-fi movie titled Battlestar Galactica which aired in theaters in 1978. Many of the door sounds that you hear in this movie came from another Sci-Fi movie that aired back in 1966 titled Star Trek. Now for the reason that I bought this movie, Dorothy Stratton. She is gorgeous in her one piece suit. I think her talents were wasted in this picture and she should have never been involved in such garbage. Connie Sellecca was also considered for the role and her talents would have been wasted also. On the picture alone I give this movie 1 weasel star and on Dorothy Stratton I give her 10 weasel stars even though she didn't deserve to be put into a trash movie like this. If you like pictures like this you can get the DVD version on Amazon.com 0
+218 Found this film in a DVD discount rack for $10. It wasn't worth it. Some of the camera work and dialog look and sound as if it were done by a film student. Sandra's performance was somewhat credible, but the film was predictable and the action was spotty and dragged.
One thing that I will give them, however. Unlike most action films, people in this film actually ran out of ammo and scavanged dead bodies for new weapons and ammunition. 0
+219 There is one adjective that describes everything about this film - acting, plot, effects, continuity, etc. - and that word is poor. The government wants to asses the effects of space travel on certain organisms but the capsule crashes and a mutant something-or-other (looks like a guy in an ape suit with the top of a football helmet over his face) wreaks havoc around the accident scene, which includes a favorite place for the window-fogging, partying set. Therefore, some young people - as well as a law enforcement officer - are among the creature's victims. You gotta be extremely unparticular about how you spend your time - or rich, if you spend any money - to view this epic. 0
+220 Supposedly, a movie about a magazine sending journalists to investigate reports of UFOs with one being more or less tolerant or agnostic about the whole affair and the other an Aussie, a hardened skeptic who laughs at the UFO nonsense. It's all a crock, some kind of money making racket.
Turns out this movie is actually a deceit, and a trap to actually promulgate Christian teachings and the Christian explanation of UFOs, one I've heard before. This is an ad hoc explanation that is itself not at all biblical but invented by certain modern theologians who can fit anything and everything into their mythology. The paranormal? It's real, just demonic, unless it takes place in a Christian context, then of course, it is of God. Simple, if it isn't of God, it's the of the Devil, stupid! So I suppose since Beethoven's 9th symphony wasn't inspired by God, it must have been written under demonic influence. Or so would the logic lead ad absurdum.
We are informed that since the Bible does not tell of life on other planets in the Universe, therefore there is none (a version of the Ad Ignorantium fallacy) and that God created the Universe so huge, so grand to show us his almighty power. I think of Carl Sagan's remark that if God created such a huge Universe and stuck life only on Earth it'd have been a tremendous waste of space.
So what are UFOs? They are Demonic activity and concern the soon to be earthshaking Christian event, the rupture...I mean Rapture. Before the tribulation, the true Christians will disappear from the face of the earth en masse causing mass panic, confusion, car and plane crashes...whatever. Therefore Satan knowing this is sending his demons to basically create an illusion of alien spacecraft and alien abduction which can then be used to explain away this otherwise inexplicable event. All part of Satan's plan which will of course keep people from looking to God or Jesus and fall for the lies of the AntiChrist.
This ad hoc explanation also typifies theological mishmash by explaining away one mystery with another, in opposition to the scientific method of explaining the unknown, the strange, and the mysterious in as much as possible, first by the known, if not solely by the known.
It's like jumping straight to an alien abduction whenever a child is missing and unaccounted for. I think I'd look first at more mundane explanations like the child has run away, gotten lost, or been kidnapped for ransom or abducted by a predatory pedophile before invoking aliens, or the supernatural or Satan or some such.
This kind of deceit or trap on the part of fundamentalists is nothing new, as young people are often lured to Free Rock Concerts, that may start out with something innocuous then suddenly switch to overt Christian music, followed by a sermon and an altar call. This kind of blatant deception one might think would be more Satan's ballgame. But maybe because the Christian faith is soon to be in its death throes, these guys feel that anything goes, any deception or trickery or scare tactics are acceptable to try to keep the faith alive, which is facing serious opposition from both secularists as well as competing faiths like Islam, the world's fastest growing religion which may well replace Christianity, as Islam is far more cohesive and unified, and logically more tenable than Christian fundamentalism. Although this should offer little advantage to mankind, as it would be replacing one intolerant thought system with another.
And of course the movie ends more or less with a variant of Pascal's wager. The atheistic Aussie who is skeptical about just about everything is told. Well, if you are right about there being no afterlife and death is nothing but rotting in the grave, no worry...but what if you're wrong?
Basically, statements implying that reality is going to conform to nothing but an atheistic viewpoint or Christian fantasy, is a false dilemma or Black and White fallacy. Even if the atheists are wrong would not necessarily make Christianity correct by default, nor if Christianity turns out to be full of holes in its theology, that the materialistic atheists are therefore correct by default.
For all we know, Native American spirituality might turn out to be the best description of ultimate reality and we might all of use have wished we treated the Earth and its creatures a wee bit better.
This movie should be stamped right on the box: Caution: Contains religious Propaganda and not meant for informative or entertainment purposes. 0
+221 Add this little gem to your list of holiday regulars. It is
sweet, funny, and endearing 1
+222 It's hard to believe that oprah winfrey produced this piece of junk, the show couldn't even hold a candle to cooking shows of the past, including emeril lagasse, rachael ray is the most annoying talk show and cooking show host in TV history, not since ainsley harriott has had a terrible cooking show host I've watched, at least ainsley harriott has some good moments and some style, this one has no style at all, she's terrible as host, the kitchen looks atrocious, the writing is horrible, the teleplay is over the top and the opening credits are so bad, it makes me sick. Now I Enjoy cooking shows that had a cool sense of style, but this has absolutely none of that
This is one of the worst TV of the year. 0
+223 "If you consider yourself a horror movie fan, chances are you've seen Hideo Nakata's Ring and Dark Water. They're superb, and Ring's making its way smoothly into Hollywood (maybe Dark Water will be adapted soon too?). While Ring is almost 100% pure heart pounding and nerve breaking, a tale of two sister is both nerve breaking and mind twisting.
Along with The Other I consider this Korean flick a brilliant and smart ending horror movie. The only flaw this movie has is some consider its first 20 minutes rather slow. It's actually typical with Korean and Japanese movies. I consider it carefully planned rather than slow, think of it as ""calm moment before the storm"". With thorough introduction of characters, imho viewer will get involved more intimately with the character, one of Korean and Japanese movies strongest point.
Like Ring, a tale of two sister doesn't overdo ghastly appearance. Rather they let our mind do the intimidating job itself. That way it's scarrier and horrifyingly classy at the same time. I won't be surprised if Hollywood remakes this movie after bringing Ring and Grudge/Ju-On over(This flick is not that good by the way, I rate it 5.5). Don't miss it!" 1
+224 I saw this movie over 5 years ago and the subject still infuriates me, as it should. Her anger and initiative were inspiring. Not that I would takeover an army and kill people, but the scene at the well and at the rebel strong hold will never leave my mind. This is a great film but be prepared for the strong subject matter. 1
+225 "I went into ""Night of the Hunted"" not knowing what to expect at all. I was really impressed.
It is essentially a mystery/thriller where this girl who can't remember anything gets 'rescued' by a guy who happens to be driving past. The two become fast friends and lovers and together, they try to figure out what is going on with her. Through some vague flashbacks and grim memories, they eventually get to the bottom of it and the ending is pretty cool.
I really liked the setting of this one: a desolate, post-modern Paris is the backdrop with lots of gray skies and tall buildings. Very metropolitan. Groovy soundtrack and lots of nudity.
Surprising it was made in 1980; seems somewhat ahead of it's time.
8 out of 10, kids." 1
+226 Despite a small handful of nicely executed scenes, this entry (the fourth) feels tired. Toshiharu Ikeda, who directed the superb MERMAID LEGEND and the seminal Japanese splatter film, EVIL DEAD TRAP, shows little enthusiasm for the stale premise.
A miscreant becomes obsessed with an outwardly conservative woman who reluctantly appeared in a porno photo shoot. Predictable stalking, harassing, assault and rape ensues.
The staple of roman porno is sex. And sex mixed with violence. Both potentially exciting subjects, to be sure, but not when so little effort is made to make them fresh. A masturbation scene in which a woman forces pencils up her opening (via condom) is too little kink to late.
The series' rain motif continues and the film's final scene brings relief. 0
+227 I just watched Nightbreed for the first time since seeing it in the theater almost 20 years ago, and while I remember liking it at the time, I don't remember being blown away by it like I was today. I really can't complain about anything in this movie. Craig Scheffer is excellent as the lead character of Boone. I never understood why he hasn't had a more successful career, because most of his early work is outstanding. As good as Scheffer is, Cronenberg is even better. His portrayal of the psycho Dr. Decker is unforgettable, and steals the show. The rest of the cast, which includes Doug Bradley is very good, save for the ridiculously over the top redneck sheriff. The visuals are good, and in some shots great. The Danny Elfman composed score is as good as it gets, and is among his best work. The ending was epic, with nonstop action for close to twenty minutes. Overall, Nightbreed is a tremendous accomplishment for Clive Barker, and ranks as my favorite of his movies, just slightly ahead of Hellraiser. 9/10 1
+228 "Warner Brothers tampered considerably with American history in ""Big Trail"" director Raoul Walsh's first-rate western ""They Died with Their Boots On,"" a somewhat inaccurate but wholly exhilarating biography of cavalry officer George Armstrong Custer. The film chronicles Custer from the moment that he arrives at West Point Academy until the Indians massacre him at the Little Big Horn. This is one of Errol Flynn's signature roles and one of Raoul Walsh's greatest epics. Walsh and Flynn teamed in quite often afterward, and ""They Died with Their Boots On"" reunited Olivia de Havilland as Flynn's romantic interest for the last time. They appeared as a couple in seven previous films. This 140-minute, black & white oater is nothing short of brilliant with dynamic action sequences, humorous romantic scenes, and stern dramatic confrontations between our hero and his adversaries. One of the notorious errors involves Colonel Philip Sheridan who is shown as the commandant at West Point before the Civil War. Indeed, Sheridan was a lieutenant at this point. In fact, the commandant was Robert E. Lee as the earlier Flynn film ""Santa Fe Trail"" showed. Another historical lapse concerns Lieutenant General Whitfield Scott; Scott was not the commander of Union troops throughout the Civil War. Warner Brothers presented Custer as a drinker (probably because Flynn had a reputation for drinking), but in real life Custer neither drank nor smoked. Nevertheless, these as well as other historical goofs do not detract from a truly splendid film.
""They Died with Their Boots On"" opens with Custer riding into West Point Military Academy arrayed in a fancy dress uniform with an African-American carrying his luggage and tending his dogs. After the sergeant of the guard realizes that he has turned out a honor guard for a future plebe instead of a high-ranking foreign general, the sergeant turns Custer over to a ranking cadet Ned Sharp (Arthur Kennedy of ""City for Conquest"") to take charge of him. Sharp plays a practical job on Custer by installing him in the quarters of Major Romulus Taipe (Stanley Ridges of ""Task Force"") who promptly runs Custer out. Naturally, the volatile Custer attacks Sharp in a public brawl. General Phil Sheridan (John Litel of ""The Sons of Katie Elder"") is prepared to dismiss Custer from West Point for conduct unbecoming. As it turns out, Sheridan cannot expel Custer because Custer has not enrolled. Once he enrolls, Custer establishes a mediocre academic reputation with alacrity to fight and accumulate demerits galore. When the American Civil War erupts, West Point graduates cadets who have not completed their education and rushes them into combat. One of the last cadets hustled off to war is Custer. Avid as he is to get into the fight, Custer encounters his future wife, Elizabeth 'Libby' Bacon (Olivia de Havilland of ""Santa Fe Trail""), and they pledge themselves to each other, despite Mr. Bacon (Gene Lockhart of ""Carousel"") who detests the sight of Custer. It seems that Bacon ran across Custer at a saloon and insulted one of Custer's friends and our hero reprimanded Bacon.
Meanwhile, back in Washington, Custer desperately seeks a transfer to a regiment, but Major Taipe has him cooling his heels. Custer befriends rotund Lieutenant General Winfield Scott (Sidney Greenstreet of ""The Maltese Falcon"") and they share an appetite for creamed Bermuda onions that becomes one of Custer's characteristics. Not only does Scott see to it that Taipe assigns Custer to the Second Cavalry, but also Custer appropriates Taipe's horse to get to his command. During the Battle of Bull Run, 21 July 1861, Custer disobeys orders from none other than Sharp, strikes his superior officer and holds a bridge so the infantry can cross it. Wounded in the shoulder and sent to the hospital, Custer receives a medal rather than a court-martial. When Confederate General Jeb Stuart threatens the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania, Scott is shocked by the chance that the South may triumph. When a brigadier general cannot be found, Scott goads Taipe into promoting the first available officer. A mistake is made and Custer is promoted. Incredulous at first, Custer embraces the moment and cracks Stuart's advance. After the war, Custer idles down and starts boozing it up with the boys at the local saloons. Sharp shows up as a crooked railroad promoter and with his father they try to enlist Custer to serve as the president of their railway so that they can obtain funds. Eventually, Libby intercedes on his behalf with General Sheridan, who was in command of the army, and gets him back on active duty as the commander of the 7th Cavalry. When he takes command, Custer finds the 7th cavalry a drunken lot and is not surprised that Sharp commands the liquor at the fort. Meanwhile, Custer has his first run in with Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn of ""The Guns of Navarone"") and takes him into custody. Of course, Crazy Horse escapes, becomes Custer's adversary, and they fight.
Once Custer has quelled Crazy Horse and the Indians, Sharp with Taipe as a government agent conspire to destroy a peace treaty with the Sioux and other Indian nations. They also see to it that Custer is brought up on charges for striking Taipe in a saloon brawl. On his way to Washington, Custer discovers the perfidy of Sharp and Taipe who have drummed up a gold strike in the sacred Black Hills. Settlers rampage in and the Indians hit the warpath. Custer sacrifices himself and his 600 men at the Little Big Horn in a slam-bang showdown against 6000 redskins. ""Stagecoach"" lenser Bert Glennon captures both the grit and the glory. The long shot of the 7th Cavalry leaving the fort at dawn is spectacular. As an added premonition of Custer's imminent demise, Libby faints after he leaves their quarters for the Little Big Horn. ""They Died with Their Boots On"" benefits from a top-notch Max Steiner score that incorporates the regimental tune ""Gary Owen.""" 1
+229 "My wife spotted this film on the aisle at a local video store. From the cover it looked like a science-fiction film, but upon turning it over my wife saw Rebecca St. James was in the film, realized it was a Christian movie, and suggested we watch it. We are conservative evangelicals but we also know that ""Christian"" films have a poor reputation in the mainstream. Nevertheless, we decided to give it a screening.
To be fair, there were a few things I liked about the film. The musical score - much of which was orchestrated - was quite good. The cinematography was also pretty good considering it was a lower-budget movie.
Unfortunately, any virtue in this film's production work was lost on a regrettable script. The film begins with an interesting premise - UFO abductions - but by midway through the feature the storyline veers wildly into an evangelistic crusade spearheaded by the movie's two main characters... which then veers wildly into a treatise on the Rapture. At least the Frank Peretti-inspired ""The Visitation"" (which was itself a deeply flawed film) had an endgame that tied together the movie's premise. ""Unidentified"" ends nowhere even close to where it started, which is a huge letdown.
As for the acting? The supporting acting ranges from decent to awful. (Rebecca St. James plays a bit part and is passable.) For their part, a few of the main characters are manned capably enough. Sadly, their talents are wasted on characters so one-dimensional in their personalities so as to be unbelievable. The ""protagonists"" are anything but; you know it's bad when two Christian viewers find the most vocal Christian character in the film to be the most annoying.
A final note on the evangelistic tone of this movie, which will be of more interest to Christian than non-Christian readers. In a word, it is embarrassing. Other Christian films like Carmen's ""The Champion"" and Peretti's ""The Hangman's Curse"" have managed to communicate a genuinely uncompromising portrait of the Christian faith without sounding preachy or oppressive. This film, by contrast, is a sledgehammer that feels so heavy-handed and lacking in tact that a non-Christian would have a hard time taking it seriously.
I do believe that the filmmaker's heart is in the right place, and I applaud efforts to create good Christian film. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. If your church is looking for a screening of a good Christian film, consider ""Mercy Streets,"" the aforementioned ""The Champion,"" or (if you're Pentecostal) Robert Duvall's provocative ""The Apostle.""
As for ""Unidentified?"" Rent it if you must, but screen it before you show it to a non-Christian or a larger audience." 0
+230 I just watched this film this morning and I found it to be a great showing of the richness of faith. Babette gave them another way to look at life; not a replacement, but an enhancement. She shared all that she had with those who gave what little they had to her. I see the story of God in here. He sent his only son to man. Man could not possibly give anything that would equal that. So, for our small sacrifice, we are given an ultimate treasure and are transformed because of it. In this film the bickering townspeople have so consumed themselves with a small interpretation of God. Babette showed them that life and God can indeed be beautiful in it's fullest sense. The love that God's son showed to man is the love we should show to one another and our lives will be the richer for it. Even the film is a metaphor. It seems slow in the beginning, but the investment of time and attention to detail is rewarded in the end. It was truly a feast. 1
+231 Reba is a very dumb show. You can predict pretty much anything that's about to happen. Barbra Jean is just too stupid. It's like she's not even a character. A show like this should at least have SOMEONE who resembles a real-life person. I guess Barbra Jean represents a retarded person. Keira or whatever her name is, Reba, Brock, they're all stupid! Keira is like the smartest person on the show, and she's still stupid. EVERYONE IS STUPID! That's my opinion on Reba. Since I have said all I can say about this show, I'll just take up the next few lines of text by saying what I am currently saying right now and do it until there's 10 lines. There. Reba gets 2/10. 0
+232 i see there are great reviews of this film already, i've got a few points to comment on, reasons i thought there was something special about this film...
first and foremost, the film is realistic. it may not seem realistic to an adult who has forgotten what it was like being a teenager, but that's really the kind of superdrama that goes on amongst teens all the time. second, the good guy, the guy who treats women with respect, doesn't get the girls. that's the way it is, in real life just the same! he's too nice for his own good. people are just selfish. third, it was nice to see a fat guy who had some self-confidence. i mean, that role already takes confidence from the actor, i'm not just talking about the character. overall i thought the film was a positive surprise that secretly hides amongst wacky, partyin' teen sex comedies at the rental shelf. don't get me wrong, it's not all sad, it's a good laugh as well. 1
+233 Spoilers in this review! Despite a few highly improbable scenes, including the boys in PE measuring their penises in a contest and the few obligatory teens-trying-to-get-laid vignettes, this movie captures the painful essence of high school in ways that few teen films have ever done. It achieves this by not only showing the trio of friends, Gary, Dave, Rick, as smoking, drinking, ever on the prowl teens, but also dwells on the nature of friendship itself as these three friends have their loyalties tested. This film is a snapshot of the time when childhood ends. For the shy romantic Gary, when he sees the lovely Karen for the first time he falls instantly in love. The awakening emotion in Gary is writ large on the screen, and he proves his love for her by taking her in when she is jilted by her lover. This love for Karen signals the end of Gary's innocence, as the bonds with his two best friends will be tested, and broken, over the course of the story. The confident ladies man, Rick, is the person in high school we all secretly wish we were: handsome, cool, and always has the impossibly beautiful girls in a swoon. Rick turns out to be a cad, but you have to bear in mind that his character is only 17 years old. He panics and makes a bad decision. From Rick's perspective, the story is also about finding the one girl of his dreams, a bad breakup, and then at the end reconciling. The look on Rick's face as Gary walks in and sees Karen kissing Rick, shows that he at last understands that his best friend and he love the same woman. As in real life, you don't bow out because your friend has an unrequited love. This is the tragedy of the film. Rick is no villain, and constantly through the film he reminds Gary and Dave that they're his best friends. The soulful quality of Gary's performance, however, is the heart of the story. Lawrence Monoson is a beautiful loser. He does everything right, his heart's in the right place, and he's consumed by love for Karen. Yet, Karen, in the end, is not moved by Gary's devotion and kindness. Karen represents all the people in the world who take in without giving back, who exist in a vacuum of their own ego and never stop to realize the emotional damage and trauma they inflict on others. This film is brutal in its statements on love and friendship, but that's what makes it unique among teen films. It ceases being a comedy and becomes a hopelessly romantic film, albeit one doomed to a tragic conclusion. Anyone who has ever found the girl of his dreams and did not win her, will understand. The heartrending crushes of high school are every bit as real as the emotional strains of adulthood, and this film will remind you of that in bold strokes. Gary's final reversal, as he drives away with the inscribed locket, is as poignant a moment as any in cinema. One feels, after watching this, that it's really made of two movies. The first part is a silly teen sexploitation film, and once the story begins, it's a strongly affecting drama. A terrific movie. It should also be noted that the soundtrack was prescient in its selection of many rising stars including The Police, The Cars, Devo, Oingo Boingo, The Plimsouls, The Waitresses, Gleaming Spires, and Phil Seymour. 1
+234 """A Tale of Two Sisters"" is a brilliant South Korean psychological horror that left me speechless.The film offers some delicious moments of ghastly horror and is extremely creepy.The small cast of actors is truly excellent,with lead Im Soo-jung being especially memorable in the lead role.The direction by Kim Ji-woon is well-handled and the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous.The plot is slightly confusing,but some scenes are wonderfully eerie.The action is rather slow,but I was not bored in the slightest;I was extremely curious and intrigued.The house,where the film takes place looks incredibly menacing and isolated.""A Tale of Two Sisters"" is along with ""Ringu"" and ""Kairo"" one of the most original Asian horror films I have ever seen.Watch this masterpiece as soon as possible.My rating:10 out of 10." 1
+235 I thought I was going to see a UFO movie. Instead, I saw a movie that was trying to make the audience (me) make the decision to accept Christ in my life, or risk going to Hell. The whole UFO thing was one big red herring!!! The acting in it was pretty pathetic. In fact, it looked as though some people from an Evangelic Church just got got together and decided they wanted to make a movie. All the characters talked as though they were in church conversing with other church members. It wasn't real-life dialog at all. I wish I had read some reviews before seeing this movie so I wouldn't have wasted my money on it. If, on the other hand, you are into the whole church scene in a big way, and want to see a demonstration of how to push your views (no matter how limiting) onto other people, then by all means, go see it. 0
+236 "Yesterday I watched this tv production, and I was very disappointed.
I didn't have big expectations when it was a tv production, but the complete movie was pain with no ending. I felt it lasted for 3 hours, but it was just me who was bored to death. Every minute was a long struggle and I really fought hard to stay away from the ""turn off""-switch.
The movie is about a doctor (Dr. Verghese) who gets a lot of AIDS-patients, and most of them die during the movie. It is hard for Verghese to live with, so his family gets punished with his frustrations. However this movie has problems showing both sides, it mostly focuses on his conversations with the patients, and sometimes we see flicks from his home, but we don't get much. The difficulties to show more than one part of Verghese's life doesn't get any better with the poor acting from Naveen Andrews, a man I (hopefully) can't see in any good future movies.
I believe it got 7,6 because of the subject (taboo?), but I'm sure that there are better movies about this subject on the market. Stay away from this movie, it does not deserve more than 3/10.
" 0
+237 No Holds Barred is that movie that when you were nine or ten was the coolest movie this side of arnold schwarzenegger. But then when you grow up and watch it you feel embarrassed that you were so gullible to have liked it. You feel cheated, embarrassed, and stupid. If you have a little brother and you show him this and he tells you it's gay, give him a high five and take him to the strip bar for his eleventh birthday. 0
+238 "I got a kick out of Reynolds saying to his attorney, ""look,I've done a lot of shi%ty thing in my life, but I never killed anyone."" Obviously he forgot about his career which slid down hill after he started making stupid movies like 'Cannonball Run.' Physical Evidence was originally supposed to be a sequel to 'The Jagged Edge' that Glen Close sanely rejected. The verdict is in, avoid Physical Evidence." 0
+239 "Cage plays a drunk and gets high critically praise. Elizabeth Shue Actually has to do a love seen with the most unattractive and overrated piece of dung flesh in Hollywood. I literally vomited while watching this film. Of course I had the flu, but that does not mean this film did not contribute to the vomit in the kamode.
Why can't Nick Cage play something he can really pull off like a bad actor. Nick Cage who be brilliant in a role as a bad actor. Heck nobody could do it better.
The search begins for Nick's contract with Lucifer or was it Lou Cipher from ""Night Train To Terror""." 0
+240 'Radio' is a beautiful movie based on a real story of the mentally challenged James Robert Kennedy, nicknamed 'Radio', and the football coach from the T.L. Hanna High School, Harold Jones.
Cuba Gooding, Jr. is excellent as Radio! I would never imagine to see him in a serious performance, specially because most of the movies I watch with him are comedies. Ed Harris is great as Harold Jones, but this actor IS great, so this is not anything new.
The mentally challenged young man called James Robert Kennedy, always walk around the T.L. Hanna High School, without bothering anyone and almost not noticed. One day, when the football's ball is throw near him, he decides to stay with the ball, for the impatience of Johnny Cash, one of the best players from the football team and also one of the most unpleasant guys you would ever met. One day, Cash decides to punish James, mocking him with other football players and even go so far as to tie him up.
When coach Jones discovers that horrible act, he stays angry and punish all the team, deciding for this day on to help James, who gets the nickname 'Radio' because of his passion for radios in general.
The movie shows how Radio becomes an adept assistant, helping the team train despite hardships from the players, and even getting respect from basically all the people who lives in the small city.
I would recommend this movie for everybody who wants to watch a real and beautiful story. It has a life lesson,specially showing us how a person can make a difference, even not being what we call ''normal''. Radio has a big heart and is incapable to hate anyone, and that's a thing that we all should apply to our daily lives. 1
+241 "Gorgeous Annie Belle in her prime stars in this adventure/sex movie. She wears her hair in a buzz cut that is bleached platinum. She and her boyfriend are visiting some tropical Asian paradise. They have decided to keep an ""open"" sexual relationship, which is played out on their journey to find a secret society/tribe where the people live one year and then are reborn in some kind of ceremony. The scenery is gorgeous, deep vast green gorges and jungles are explored. The imagery is very similar to that of the movie ""Black Emanuelle"". It is rich and colorful. Recommended!" 1
+242 "I first saw the movie a couple of years ago and was totally and utterly impressed but its sensuality. It is one of the most touching films I have ever seen, though it might appear a little bit pretentious and artificial - too much beautiful, if you will. Anyway, one thing is for sure - the camera man has done a great job - each picture deserves to be cut off the film and displayed as a separate peace of art, comparable to the Chirico's or Bernard Buffet's paintings.
The music forms a perfect background for the story, especially U2's one played between the first and the second novels at the beach scene. As for the casting - I cannot be objective since I like Sophie Marceau and Jean Renaue very much and cannot add more to the praising comments of others.
However, the very fact that many people (critics and those sophisticated in cinema) criticized the movie made me watch it with a more critical eye for the second time. No doubt, the setting is splendid and the casting is gorgeous. But this is somehow not enough to make a comprehensive and cohesive film. The second novel (when Sophie Marceau tells her story to Malcovic is somehow superficial and does not tell much about the motivations of the people involved - was it only about shooting a beautiful and sensual love scene with the naked Marceau or what?). Apparently, it does not add anything to the idea of the movie and even the husky voice of Malcovic is being unable to link it to the main plot.
Other stories are more justified and are really beautifully shot, which indulges many of the logic fallacies within them. The scene when Jean Reneau is overlooking the city through the huge window of his apartment on the top of the high building is absolutely incredible. The feeling of moist air and fine haze, which is being spread by the first ""Ferrera"" scene can literally be sensed through the screen. No doubt, Antonioni is a great master of shades and semi-shades. My favorite novel is the last one - the most romantic, deep and meaningful - I guess that it the most Antonioni-like one in the whole movie - almost a parable.Probably, the overall positive impression from the movie is mainly due to the last one shot somewhere in a small Ghotic Italian town, with its winding narrow streets and crooked pavements, fountains with the l'eau potable and monumental cathedrals... It was laconic but really touching.
I hope that my impressions and comments on the movie, however chaotic they are would motivate somebody to spend an evening watching it (it works better with the home theater, having somebody caring by your side, than in the movie theater). Enjoy.
I beg your pardon for the imperfect English and any possible misspellings" 1
+243 "I went to the cinema to watch a preview of this film without knowing anything about it. Recognizing Jennifer Lynch's name and seeing the 18 certificate I realised it might be disturbing. In actuality I found the film a farce. I found myself giggling in disbelief through parts of it. The acting is atrocious- Bill Pullman and his ridiculous twitching face. I do almost pity the actors though as the script offers them no chance of any believable character interaction. After some shocking incident, (there is plenty to ""try"" and shock the viewer in this film), 2 characters are seen sharing a beer and talking about the weather. Everything was overstated, or thought it was being clever when really it was obvious! The performance from the little girl character named Stephanie was the best thing about the film. Quiet and intense. I really could not recommend this film to anyone. Its violent without point, ridiculous characters, bad acting, bad script and plain silly." 0
+244 Nightkill stars Robert Mitchum as a world-weary private eye probing the case of a missing industrialist (Mike Connors). He is hired by Jaclyn Smith, the anxious wife of the missing man. What Jaclyn fails to inform Mitchum is that she knows full well her husband's whereabouts. After all, she was the one who helped her lover James Franciscus dispose of her wealthy hubby.
What more would expect from a rotten slasher film with Robert Mitchum? Mannix goes western, monkeys are abused, models lean against classic cars, and Smith is constantly upstaged by Sybil Danning until a giallo style wrap-up brings the whole sorry mess to a bitter end. This is BAD cinema. And this movie is sooooo poor. It makes it look like Halloween mixed up with Trick Or Treats. Avoid this.
Rated R for Graphic Violence, Nudity and Sexual Situations. 0
+245 This movie is soo bad that I've wasted way to much time already talking about it. Soo bad...really... ...BAD... and I'm not even that critical... ..I'm almost ashamed to admit to having seen it... Sandra's few minutes show you how far she's really made it... I mean really anything next to this is really Oscar worthy for her... I suppose the only way for her to look at it is there's no way but up after this one...I suppose she had to start somewhere... but really...soo bad... ...awful really... bad is too good a word for this s**t ....but I don't want to get mean now... but really how can u not after wasting 90 minutes... 90 minutes of my life that I'll never get back... 90 minutes I could have spent doing something better...like sitting on my butt and staring into space..that would have been time better spent... (walks away shaking head) 0
+246 "All I can do is laugh. Wow. I like Jim Wynorski's movies, I really do. I mean, Chopping Mall is a classic. But this, what happened to this guy? He used to make funny horror movies, that tried to be good. But this was hardly even funny...I mean, I guess it was, because I laughed. The villain is incredible. I mean, horrible CGI. It looks...terrible. And the movie has no gore, and no nudity as redeeming qualities. It is rated PG-13. A movie named ""Bone Eater"" you know won't be a blockbuster movie, you know it probably won't have a smart script. A movie like this may rely on gore...but no. It doesn't rely on anything really, it's just...crap. Check it out if you want to laugh, though. But don't expect a good movie. I hope Jim Wynorski goes back to movies like Chopping Mall and Ghoulies IV, because this and Komodo Vs. Cobra ain't cutting it." 0
+247 What can I say after I say the one line summary. Sandra does a credible job but what with the bad direction and story line it can't save it. Way too much pre occupation with guns. How can the Hollywood types rant about the need for gun control in our society and spend so much time and film footage focused on guns?? It's just worse than expected. 0
+248 "The film is excellent. One of the most noteworthy things about it is that Flynn's performance is superb. This is worth stressing, as he was often derided as an actor by Bette Davis et al.
I remember the scene where Flynn gets Arthur Kennedy drunk in order to take him to his doom at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The cold, calculating look on Flynn's face as he does so is extraordinary - much better than the much vaunted Spencer Tracy or many other stars could have done.
The other thing to note is the excellent performance by George P. Huntley Jr as Lt ""Queen's Own"" Butler. It is baffling why he stopped making films shortly afterwards - one would have thought that he would have been set up for years after as a character actor." 1
+249 This cheap and rubbish film is about a NASA test rocket that is sent into space with a cargo of animals. It vanishes for a while then unexpectedly returns, crash landing in a forest, unleashing a vicious mutant creature.
Like many films of this type, Night Fright, features dumb teenagers boogieing on down to 60's surf music before being killed. None of the murders, however, are even remotely memorable, as we don't really see anything. One thing we do see, however, is that one of the teenagers appears to be about 40 years old and sports a quite impressively silly haircut.
For a creature feature to work, it really has to present its monster to the viewer properly. In this film, however, we only get the briefest glimpses of the monster. It seems to sort of resemble the alien from Robot Monster. But I'm not sure; as the photography was so dark I simply couldn't make out what the hell was going on a lot of the time. Although, my gut feeling was that I probably wasn't missing very much. 0
+250 Some people say this show was good in it's early years! I disagree with all of 'em. The show is just plain stupid and pathetic. My mum hates it, I hate it, my dad hates it, I don't know about my sister but oh well. Here some reasons why:
1. THE CHARACTERS: Babies being used as grown up style characters are stupid. The babies are just precocious and annoying. The grown ups and adults are dumb and unappealing. The worst character is that Angelica Pickles (she really does it in for your ear drums when you had a long, hard and miserable day at the office) and also that Kimi Finster who appears later on; she is too over optimistic and a pain in the butt. She can't decided whither she is French or Japanese: it doesn't matter know; you are a American Citizen know and that's that! Oh, what am I talking about, all the characters from this show suck!
2. THE STORIES: The stories are unoriginal and dumb. The make it like the babies go off on a great adventure, yeah to the back yard shed. In one episode, that little goofy brat, Tommy Pickles the Leader broke in to a television's control room and literally almost destroyed it. Don't give kids any idea to smash up normal T.V Station's control rooms (they pay a awful lot of money for them in real life). I can imagine what the broadcasters must of felt like airing this episode, they will probably start staring at their machines throughout the day scared that a baby will brake in. Sad!
3. OVER RATED!: The show has been dragging on for years now and people are still making up stories and new series and spin-offs for this. Get off! The Simpsons have been going for nearly the same amount of time as this but they are much better and funnier than babies. The show is just plain over rated! People, where is your common sense!
Anyway, I surprised T.V Stations across the world want to air this series even off today. The show is utter junk and should have never been produced. The two movies for this cartoons sucked just the same! 2/10 0
+251 "Where do I begin, its one of the most frustrating movies I've seen because it makes a lot of sense in terms of the point but it comes off as seriously stupid. A movie about a ghost inhabited bed?? The first 2 minutes of the movie shows a black and white flashback of a weird looking fat dude going dominatrix on a Fabienne from Pulp Fiction lookalike contest winner and strangles her with his tie. This is supposed to set up how the bed factors into the story. Still though, if you wanted an opening to keep people interested or send them away early, having a strangulation is the way to do it. Fast forward to the present day, a married couple moves into an apartment with a friendly landlord and begins unpacking their things, so far everything's normal. Then one night while doing the hippity dippity on a single mattress, they realize they need a bed frame. This is where things get fishy, why didn't they bring or buy a g*d damn bed frame before they got there? We learn that the door leading to the attic where the first 2 minutes took place doesn't open but then once the couple realizes they need a bed frame, the door magically opens. They go up to the attic and discover the old bed frame and decide to bring it downstairs and their lovemaking days are saved...or so they thought. The rest of the movie centers around the both of them being haunted by the bedframe. The female is an artist so she starts drawing up the ghoulish images she dreams about and the male is a photographer so he starts having his models act as if they're bring tortured or tied up.(one of which has gray hair and appears over 50 years old, yuck) The female grows increasingly scared and she discovers the house she lives in was once a haven for serial killings and murders which bring about the end to the movie. They find the friendly landlord murdered (which makes no sense since ghosts need to take a human form to kill) and decide to get the hell out of dodge. While packing up, the husband moronically goes up into the attic where he is possessed by the crazy fat dude and the female bashes his skull in before the cops show up and take her to a mental ward where she kills some dude trying to hit on her.
Well if you've read this far you have to be thinking one thing.......WHY THE HELL DIDN'T THEY JUST THROW THE BEDFRAME OUT THE WINDOW???? Seriously, they never said anything about the actual house being haunted, just the bed....so why not get rid of the damn thing and move on? That's why the movie is so frustrating because it actually is a good plot and the actors follow suit accordingly but there are more holes in it than Sonny Corleone at a toll booth. The couple did try to leave town as upposed to every other movie that has the ol ""oh lets give this place a chance honey"" scheme going, so props to that. Still though, me and my buddy who watched the movie kept saying every 5 minutes....why didn't they just throw the bed out? Especially once they learned it was haunted would have been a good time to set it on fire or something.
All in all its a near-watchable movie with plenty of porno like bed scenes and a believable plot (to an extent) but the solution is so simple you're scratching your head by the end of the movie wondering how stupid can the married couple be? The highlight of the movie is when the husband tells the 50 year old model to spread her legs and his assistant tells him that he can't shoot her like that.
4 out of 10 (a low budget porno The Man Show would love)" 0
+252 "This is one of the best movies I have ever seen...
It's so full of details and every time you see it you'll find new things... Like then the father is in the shower but still only hears one voice, and when the girls flute, they can't do it at the same time cause then there would be two girls, and there aren't.
I have some problem finding out, about in the middle of the movie their ""Uncle"" visit them, but why does his wife freak out?!? Else a fantastic movie.!!! The best Asian movie ever.
I hope people will enjoy it. There have been so many movie, where the main character is skit-so (The machinist, Secret Window and so on), but this movie is way better than them!!!" 1
+253 In 1989 here in NZ wrestling was somewhat of a mega-hype phenom, and who was steering starship at the pinnacle was the orange goblin himself, HULK HOGAN (one of my uber-heroes at this time), so it seems obvious to me now why I adored this movie in 1989-90 when it came out here. HULK HOGAN A.K.A Terry Bollea is a shockingly bad actor and Zeus A.K.A Tiny Lister is worse!!! The story line follows a standard WWE (then WWF) circa 88-91 story line culminating in the standard good guy beat down, hulk up and then get beaten down again story line only to follow that the good guy calls on all his inner strength( gained from eating vitamins, saying prayers etc etc ) to mount the epic come back..... Pretty standard formula here. Worth watching if only for reminiscing your youth!!!! 0
+254 Lonesome Jim is kind of like a romantic dark comedy about a dysfunctional family whose two boys are total losers. Both boys around 30, living at home, with absolutely nothing going for them. I live in the Midwest and I can't name one family like this. I picked it up because I kind of like Buscemi acting humor. Now I realize I need to have a counteracting agent to that humor to make it work. The acting and camera work and editing was fine. The first 15 minutes got you set, and the last 15 minutes helped prevent the film from being totally depressing Jerry Springer trailer trash type of story. The female members of my family were begging me to turn it off, but I prevailed under the premise that there had to be a turning point near the end, and we watched the entire movie. The male family members, as expected, simply walked out after the first 30 minutes. 0
+255 "BEING Warner Brothers' second historical drama featuring Civil War and Battle of the Little Big Horn, General George Armstrong Custer, THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON (Warner Brothers, 1941) was the far more accurate of the two; especially when contrasted with SANTA FE TRAIL (Warner Brothers, 1940), which really didn't set the bar very high.
ALTHOUGH both pictures were starring vehicles for Errol Flynn, there was a change in the casting the part of General Custer. Whereas it was ""Dutch"", himself, Ronald Reagan portraying the flamboyant, egomaniacal Cavalryman in the earlier picture, with Mr. Flynn playing Virginian and later Confederate Hero General, J.E.B. (or Jeb) Stuart; Errol took on the Custer part for THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON.
ONCE again, the Warner Brothers' propensity for using a large number of reliable character actors from the ""Warner's Repertory Company"" are employed in giving the film a sort of authenticity, and all is really happening right before our very own eyes. Major roles are taken by some better known actors and actresses, such as: Elizabeth Bacon/Mrs. Custer (co-star Olivia de Havilland), Ned Sharpe (Arthur Kennedy), Samuel Bacon (Gene Lockhart), Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn), ""Californy"" (Charlie Grapwin), Major Taipe (Stanley Ridges), General Phillip Sheridan (John Litel), Callie (the Bacon's Maid, Hattie McDaniel).
THE rest of the cast is just chock full of uncredited, though skilled players such as: Joe Sawyer, Eleanor Parker, Minor Watson, Tod Andrews, Irving Bacon, Roy Barcroft, Lane Chandler, Spencer Charters, Frank Ferguson, Francis Ford, William Forrest, George Eldridge, Russell Hicks, William Hopper, Hoppity Hooper, Eddie Keane, Fred Kelsey, Sam McDaniel, Patrick McVey, Frank Orth, Eddie Parker, Addison Richards, Ray Teal, Jim Thorpe (All-American, himself), Minerva Urecal, Dick Wessel, Gig Young and many, many more.
THE film moves very quickly, particularly in the early goings; then sort of slows down out of necessity as the story moves along to the Post Civil War years, the assignment of Custer as a Colonel in the 7th Cavalry and the ultimate destiny at the Little Big Horn, in Montana. Under the guidance of Director, Griffith Veteran, Raoul Walsh, the film hits a greatly varied array of emotions; from the very serious, exciting battle scenes and convincing historical scenes; looking as if they were Matthew Brady Civil War Photos. As with most any of Mr. Walsh's films, he punctuates and expedites the end of many a scene with a little humor; but not going overboard and thus risking the chance of turning the film into a comedy (farce, actually).
AS previously mentioned, this is much more factual than its predecessor, SANTA FE TRAIL (last time we'll mention it, honest Schultz, Scout's Honor!). However, that is not to say that it wasn't without a few little bits of ""Artistic and Literary License; as indeed, just about any Biopic will have. It would be impossible to make any similar type of film if indeed every fact and incident were to be tried to be included in the screenplay. Perhaps the most erroneous inclusion as well as the most obvious invocation of Literary License is that business about Custer's being accidentally promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. It just didn't happen that way, yet the ""gag"" both helped the film to move along; while it underscored the whole light, carefree feeling that permeated the early part of the film.
DIRECTOR Walsh and Mr. Flynn collaborated in giving us what would seem to be a characterization of this legendary Civil War Hero that was very close to the real life man. And they did this on top of the recreation of an incident, being the Massacre by the Lakota Sioux, the Cheyenne and the Fukowi of Custer and his 7th Cavalry at the Little Big Horn. At the time of its occurrence, June 25, 1876, ""Custer's Last Stand"" was as big an incident and shock to the Americans' National Psyche as were the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) or the Atrocities perpetrated by the Islamic Fascists to New York's Twin Trade Towers and the United States' Armed Forces' Headquarters in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia on September 11, 2002.
JUST as so many films of that period of WORLD WAR II (and the years immediately before), there were so many incidents in it that were, if not intentionally done, were demonstrations of virtues that would be needed in time of another Global Conflict, such as we were in by the time of THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON was finishing up its original Theatrical release period.
POODLE SCHNITZ!!" 1
+256 This review is for the UK DVD three-disc box set. Disc one is called Caught in the Act and contains Model Behavior, Chasing Jamie and Fast and Curious. Disc two is called Bedroom Fantasies and contains Blue Plate Special, Falling in Lust Again and Love Potion No. 10. The final disc is called Anything Goes and contains Chatroom, She's the Boss and Legally Yours. Why the other four episodes in the series are not included is a mystery because there is surely enough room on the discs for a lot more material.
Each episode opens with the hotel manager Chloe (Lauren Hayes) reading a letter from a satisfied customer. We then get to see the story unfolding as the guests check into the hotel. Blue Plate Special is the exception because this story is from a waitress. The writers should be given credit for coming up with a good variety of story lines. For instance, Model Behavior is about two models vying for the attention of the photo crew; Falling in Lust Again is about a man and woman who parted and rekindle their love when they meet up again at the hotel; She's the Boss is about a put-upon male secretary/dogsbody who shows that he is more of a man than his female boss realised - much to her pleasure. All the episodes lead up to lots of nudity and sex.
It should come as no surprise that all the characters in this hotel are beautiful women and handsome hunks. Even the geeky secretaries get transformed when they remove their spectacles and let their hair down. The sex action is plentiful but to me seems too frantic and false. The camera work could also have done with a bit of moderation, spending too much time close up and so moving about to capture everything, and as usual we get loud music during the sex action. Finally, the end credits mention the Palm Canopy Hotel, Singer Island, Florida although my map of Florida shows no Singer Island. The scenery certainly looks more like Florida than Utah or Las Vegas that some people have mentioned. This is quite a good effort and it is a pity that the second series is still awaiting a UK DVD release. 4 stars. 0
+257 "I can't believe this movie only scores 7.4! This surely ranks up with the best of Hitchcock's movies such as VERTIGO or MARNIE. The only reason I can think of why the score is so low, is that for the most part, THE MAN... renounces violence and certainly won't get a diploma in ""sex and crime"".
What it derives its tension from is not violence, it's the reckless energy of these criminals that take a child from his parents and are ready to kill the kid if the operation fails. Today, having seen a lot of hardboiled kidnapping movies as Mel Gibson's RANSOM, this seems normal, but in the 1950s, where family was all in contemporary America, the thought of such a crime surely has stirred up emotions a lot.
And this tension still works for me, today. Yeah, these guys are selfish, ignorant bastards, disturbing in how they act: It's a deal for them, and they want to be ""good businessmen"", disregarding the fact that business here is kidnapping kids and assassinating politicians in the opera!!
What makes the movie great, however, are the creative aspects, the kinky ideas of Hitchcock, the outrageously disturbing scene in the church (which brings it to the viewer's attention how alone, how abandoned the protagonists are, nobody caring, nobody helping, the people in the church just going home...), the meeting with the owner of that shop stuffing and preparing dead animals (which stresses the somewhat ""oriental"" flair the movie has from the opening scenes abroad), last not least the role of MUSIC in this movie.
Music is the key principle here, as ***SPOILER*** the assassination of the targeted politician is to be done exactly in the moment of a loud orchastra tutti/gong; so Hitchcock lets the camera follow the orchestra score and you now it will happen in a second ***BANG*** And then, of course, DORIS DAY singing Que sera, which became more famous than the movie itself; she sings it to notify the kid of his parents being in the embassy...
All in all: A classic!!" 1
+258 Stanwyck and Morgan are perfectly cast in what is, in many ways, a modern equivalent of Dickens' Christmas Carol in its sensibility. The success of the film depends on the casting of Sydney Greenstreet as the Alexander Yardley character. Yardley is the modern equivalent of Dickens' Scrooge in the way he exercizes control over his employees -- until the Christmas spirit overtakes him. The role is a 'walk in the park' for Greenstreet who had been one of the stage's great Falstaffs when he was part of the Lunts' company. Greenstreet had only entered films five years earlier when, at age 61, he was featured in what was to become a film classic, the first and best film John Huston ever directed: 'The Maltese Falcon'. 'Cuddles' Sakall was probably never better in his traditional role as the embodiment of middle European gemutlicheit. The attractive set used throughout most of the film is an eye-pleasing gem. 1
+259 "When naïve young Eddie Hatch, a window dresser at Savory's Department Store, falls for a statue of Venus and gives her a chaste kiss, Venus steps off her pedestal and gives Eddie more than he bargained for. This creaking example of what Hollywood can do to a Broadway musical manages to emphasize the inane story and eliminate most of the first-rate songs. The purpose was to make a safe, popular movie without too much investment while capitalizing on Ava Gardner's upward mobility to super stardom. Robert Walker as Eddie gets lost in a thankless role. Eddie's not just naive, but dithering and hapless. Gardner is gorgeous, but the only things that give the movie any life are Olga San Juan as Eddie's loving but jealous girl friend, Tom Conway as the suave owner of Savory's and Eve Arden as Savory's long time, wise cracking secretary. It's a role Arden could play in her sleep, and she's good at it.
The musical opened on Broadway in 1943 and made Mary Martin a big-time star. The only point of a musical, however, is to have music. Since One Touch of Venus was intended to be a social satire of sorts, Kurt Weill, composing, and Ogden Nash writing the lyrics, came up with a series of stylish, witty songs and one masterpiece. Without the satire, or the clever songs or Martin (or an equivalent showstopper), the movie becomes just a weak comedy fantasy where much of the comedy is predictable and the fantasy is worked to death.
Not only did the producers of the movie toss out almost all the Weill/Nash songs, they brought in the movie's music director, Ann Ronell, to write new lyrics for one of the songs that survived, turning sharp observation into lovey-dovey romance. Ronell was no hack; she wrote Willow Weep for Me. Wonder what she thought about while she replaced or tweaked Ogden Nash's clever work.
The one bright spot in the movie is that Weill/Nash masterpiece. ""Speak Low"" is as great a love song as anyone ever wrote. It's given one of those ultra-professional and lifeless treatments by Eileen Wilson dubbing Gardner. Dick Haymes contributes a chorus.
As for Ann Ronell, she was one of the few women in Hollywood to become a major music director, as well as composer and lyric writer. Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley is a fascinating documentary of some of the women who made it in the business, including Ronell, Kay Swift, Dorothy Fields and Dana Suess. And for those who would like to hear what little of the Weill/Nash score was recorded by the original Broadway cast, you might be able to track down the CD, One Touch Of Venus (1943 Original Cast) / Lute Song (1946 Original Cast). The music is paired with Lute Song, another Broadway show that starred Martin." 0
+260 "I readily admit that I watch a lot of really bad movies. But there are very few that I can think of that are quite as bad as When Women Had Tails. It's a stinker of epic proportions. What should have been a sexy comedy about a group of cavemen discovering a woman for the first time is instead a dull, lifeless affair without a single laugh to be had. The comedy is extremely weak. I suppose if you think bashing someone in the head is funny, you might find a laugh or two. The guys in this movie make the Three Stooges look like high art. And there's just not enough of a plot to hold the thing together. It seems to drag on and on and on.
Well, you may be asking yourself, ""If it's as bad as you say, why haven't you rated it lower than a 3/10?"" Good question! And I've got two answers. First, the movie is not without its curiosity value. I do find a bit of interest in an Italian spoof of movies like One Million Years B.C. with Raquel Welch. I'll give When Women Had Tails a point for its historic ""value"". The other two points are for the mere presence of Senta Berger. I know it's not much of an explanation or reasoning for a rating, but what are you going to do? It's the best I can come up with." 0
+261 "It would be so easy to dismiss an alien abduction movie before even seeing it - as I did - but this is well worth a look. If you think about it, its not an easy subject matter to handle but this film manages to suspend disbelief which in itself is a feat for such a way out subject. Casting the main character as a doctor was a sensible move which lends credence to his willingness to believe in the possibility of alien abduction. Vosloo plays it very sensitively involving us in his pain and confusion at the weird events that befall himself and his wife. Special Effects are used sparingly but to shocking effect and at times the movie is totally gripping but sadly there are a couple of points where the plot wanders and leaves some confusion. Also, after building to a tense climax the ending is something of a let down. The supporting characters were unnecessarily weak (the alien hunter) or menacing (the psychiatrist) which also served to detract.
But all in all it raised some interesting issues amongst which was a telling line ""How do think animals feel when we experiment on them"".
The concept of ""lost time"" was also thought provoking." 1
+262 Unless you're interested in seeing 2 hours worth of scenic mountain footage featuring hysterical characters, lots of histrionics and cheap 70s gore (not much of it either), I would advise to avoid this movie. It is long winded, overlong and has a rather annoying amateurish feel to it. Masterpiece? No, an average thriller, shot in an average fashion, in a gorgeous Italian landscape.
I'm a huge fan of slow paced 1970 movies, when there is a plot to delight and entertain you. In this case, it didn't work out for me. The plot is trite, interlaced with superficial and stereotypical characters, backed by hilarious angry mobs and your typical Italian widow dressed all in black, sobbing.
If you are not acquainted and familiar with the Italy country side, the movie might be worth seeing as the scenery itself is spectacular and rather breathtaking. This movie isn't however, nothing out of the ordinary, there are much better Italian horror flicks than this. Not much else than a yawn fest. 5/10 0
+263 """Babette's Feast"" and ""The Horse's Mouth"" are the two most insightful, accurate films on what it is to be a real artist. The key lines in ""Babette's Feast"" are not, as some other commentators here have said, ""an artist is never poor,"" but two lines that come before and after it:
""I was able to make them happy when I gave of my very best. ... Throughout the world sounds one long cry from the heart of the artist: give me the chance to do my very best.""
I spent nine years producing experimental multi-media music theater in San Francisco, raising money for productions that involved dozens of singers, actors, designers, etc., and the artists I supported stretched every penny in their effort to do their very best. They were just like Babette: they were desperate to get every dollar necessary to do their very best work. Babette's art is fine French cooking, and for her to perform her art at its very best costs 10,000 francs. When, after years in political exile from France, isolated with two caring spinsters on a bleak Scandinavian coast, she suddenly gets a windfall of 10,000 francs, she does what every real artist would do: she sees that she unexpectedly has the chance to do her very best, and so she does it. She spends all the money so that she can do her very best work as an artist. The twist in the movie is that we don't know she is such an artist, until she is actually cooking and serving the meal. Up until then, she appears to be just a working-class French lady who haggles a bit with the tradesmen, and is very serious (her husband and son were murdered in Paris violence in 1871).
To such an artist, it is secondary whether there is an audience for the art that is competent to appreciate it. That is why the author set this dinner in a community of people who could not possibly have any understanding of what they are receiving. Babette did not cook this meal as a gift to the two spinsters, or to the religious community. It was not her goal to achieve a reconciliation or spirit of good feelings among the members of the little religious sect. Indeed, she never once leaves the kitchen to speak to any of them. After the meal, she is sitting alone, sipping some wine, not paying the slightest attention to how the guests reacted. She is basking in the satisfaction of finally having the chance to have done her best as an artist.
That is why it is so satisfying, and so important to the story, that the General unexpectedly shows up -- for, as Babette knows instantly, a general will know what she has placed before him, and will appreciate it. For there is a sort of tragedy in a great work of art being shown to an audience that lacks even one person competent to appreciate it. She is glad, very glad, he came, in fact he is the only guest she ever mentions during the entire dinner, the only one she singles out for special treatment -- not either of the spinsters. But she did not plan the meal knowing that such a person would come to receive it.
To anyone who has had the chance to enjoy a real first-class Parisian dinner, as I have (my father was Naval Attache to Paris in the 1980s, and I had my honeymoon in France), this dinner, and Babette's satisfaction in making it, and the pleasure it brings to the diners, is absolutely convincing. If any art has the power to suffuse the recipient with a sense of joy, it is a fine French meal cooked and served in France. This movie makes a claim about the transformative effects of great art on the recipients. Before the dinner, the members of the little religious sect are quarrelsome, dredging up old resentments. The old hymns fail to restore good fellowship; people ignore them, talk over them. But the shared experience of sensual great art -- for the people can enjoy the tastes of the foods and wines even if they have no conception that they are experiencing great art -- contents the people, puts them in a forgiving mood, reconciles them, and by making them happy, encourages them to love each other, and thus has a god-like sacred effect of bringing peace. This is the claim found in the modern art movement today -- that art can supplant the traditional religions in making mankind more peaceful. Thus, contrary to those commentators here who say that this film speaks for the power of Christian belief, it is more accurate to say that the film claims that art can heal wounds that Christian ritual cannot. After all my years in the art world, I have to say that this claim -- that art brings peace that religion cannot -- is overblown and invalid. But it is a pretty conceit and it is the second main theme of this beautiful film.
One last note: at Babette's arrival at the spinsters' home, a particular French general, Galliffet, is named as the person who in 1871 executed Babette's husband and son, and imposed a military rule that she had to flee. At the end of the film, as the General tells the story of the magnificent meal he enjoyed in Paris many years before (before 1871), at the conclusion of some military maneuvers, it turns out that this same Galliffet was his host at the meal. As the General tells the story, French general Galliffet praised the chef of that meal as the greatest woman, the only woman he would risk his life for. Of course, that woman was Babette. Thus, ironically, the same French general who said he honored Babette above all other women was responsible for driving her away from France forever." 1
+264 Wow, there are no words to describe how bad this movie truly is. I usually pride myself on being able to enjoy any movie no matter how bad, but this was just too much. I would only suggest watching this movie as a torture device. If you can get past the terrible plot and dialogue by watching it on mute, the even more terrible camera work and shoddy special effects make this movie a real horror. If your thinking about watching this because your a Sandra Bullock fan, don't even bother as she has less than ten minutes of screen time, and her acting is absolutely atrocious. Not to mention the rest of the cast, which could be replaced with baboons who would do a better job, at least then we wouldn't have to listen to the terrible dialogue. 0
+265 "it's hard to make a negative statement here after all this raving about how great deed poll is, how wonderful the actors did and so on and so on. i did not like the film. it's crappy!
there are orgies, they have taboo sex (gay sex, bi sex, oral sex, rape, anal sex, masturbation, brother-sister-sex, brother-brother-sex, sex on drugs, sex without drugs, sex, sex, sex seems to rule their world. i guess the director is desperately in need of a getting laid.) the story is just dirty and shameful. i wonder what made those people get up with this story. and above all: who cares?
the technical stuff didn't satisfy me as well. the sound is poor, so is the editing and the ""direction"" is absent. the actors are admittedly fine, but guess what! it's their job! their job is to act! no need to jump off your seats if an actor did a decent job. do you applause when a bus driver brings you home safely? see?
i gave it 2/10 because after all this thing had something that i can't put in words. b movie charm? camp fun? nudity? i don't know." 0
+266 "The English translation of the title on the DVD version of this film is ""Graveyard of Horrors,"" but I think that must be an error. It should have been called ""Graveyard of Horribles."" Horrible acting, horrible editing, horrible story, and horrible music all make this a horrible film best left in a horrible graveyard.
Horrible." 0
+267 "I am giving this movie Vampire Assassins a ""2"" rating mainly because it had no sex or nudity. Other than that, I am not sure why it was ever made. It was more like a training exercise in how to make a movie with a very limited budget. The characters Derek and Slovak were the best actors. They were followed closely by the ""biker-Dude"" with the Pleather pants and silver belt. He was OK too. Most of the movie was filmed in some kind of distribution warehouse. If you got tired of watching the kung-fu kick boxing stunts, you can check out the packages of Scott tissue, Windex and other cleaning products. You will have a lot of time to do this, trust me. I almost started to make a list. The dialogue and kung-fu stunts were extremely slow. They talked slow, fought slow, etc. I don't know why. At least with the extra-slow delivery of the actors lines, you could hear everything very distinctly. I am trying hard to find good stuff to say about this movie. We watched it all the way to the end to see if got any better, but it didn't. We never could decide if the actors really knew martial arts or were just acting like they knew martial arts. You can watch yourself and decide. My favorite line was something like (vampire speaking:) ""what are you looking at?"" other man responding: ""your bad dental work.""" 0
+268 "I just saw ""A Tale of Two Sisters"" last night and really enjoyed it. I've been a big fan of Asian horror films recently and think that this is a strong entry from South Korea. There aren't many jump out at you scares as in the usual American horror film, but the director does maintain the off-kilter and foreboding mood very well, especially in the awkward character interactions with each other. Most of the scares are more conceptual and plays on everyone's ""there's something under the bed"" fears from when they were a child, but in this case, it's the closet and the sink. I also liked how the director was able to capture just how dysfunctional this household is through scenes such as the first dinner that the characters have together. He's also good at revealing people's inner life and fragility through simple scenes such as the stepmother wiping off her make-up in the mirror or her sitting in front of the flickering TV. I think this film is mainly an exploration of guilt and the consequences of living with that guilt hanging over you.
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD (DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE TWISTS OF THE MOVIE REVEALED) I was following the story pretty well, but did start getting confused during the bag dragging part. However, I think the flashback at the end definitely tied everything together. The film is very much like ""The Machinist"" in the way two of the character's joint guilt eventually leads to mental breakdowns and delusions.
Here's my interpretation of the film. The Su-Yeon that we see after the girls supposed return to the house is either the delusion of Su-Mi or the actual ghost of Su-Yeon that only Su-Mi can see and interact with. The initial stepmother that we see is, in my opinion a delusion of Su-Mi. There is a real stepmother, however, and she first appears in the film when she's wearing the gray pantsuit. I believe it's the real stepmother that the father is talking to on the phone throughout the first part of the movie and she doesn't appear until he pick her up and brings her to the house. The stepmother before that point is imagined by Su-Mi (perhaps part of her split personality?) That explains the bizarre dinner party sequence when the stepmother's brother looks at her like she's crazy and doesn't remember anything that she recounts. I think it was Su-Mi acting out her stepmother part of her split personality. The film shows this later in the bag dragging scene and scenes such as the stepmother wiping her make-up in the mirror, which is revealed later to actually be Su-Mi wiping her make-up in the mirror.
I think the ghosts in the house aren't entirely imagined by Su-Mi, and are either of Su-Yeon or the mother or both. In the final flashback, it is revealed the Su-Yeon was wearing the green dress and had the hairpin in her hair when she died. This is the green dress that they showed before on the ghost sitting at the dining room table while the stepmother was looking under the sink. Also, it's the hairpin that Su-Yeon was wearing in the flashback that appears on the floor when the stepmother is looking under the sink.
The real stepmother, in the end, gets punished by the ghost of Su-Yeon who comes for in a scene a little bit like The Ring. After that, the flashback scene ties it all together in terms of how both the stepmother was mainly responsible for her death, while Su-Mi unintentionally played a supporting role.
I wonder if the ""mother"" that Su-Yeon sees when she goes up to her room to cry, in the flashback, is a ghost already. Perhaps by that point the mother had already killed herself in the closet. That's left ambiguous.
Other things that are suggested, but not clearly explained in the film is that it seems like the stepmother, at some point, was a nurse, perhaps taking care of the mother and somehow may have contributed to her death too. It's not clear when her relationship with the father began and whether it caused the mother to kill herself. It's also suggested that the mother had mental issues too, requiring a nurse. The stepmother alludes to this when she tells Su-Mi, you're beginning to take after your mother. I don't think she meant just physically.
Also, if we accept that the initial stepmother that we see is actually Su-Mi, then there's the suggestion of incest too, since the father sleeps with her. Is that why Su-Mi freaks out and shouts, ""Don't touch me"" each time the father reaches for her in a later scenes? Is that the ""filthy things that you've done"" that she alludes to in a later conversation with the father? This film is interesting in it's capacity for different interpretations. A few of the scenes, however, were kind of derivative, such as the woman in the black crawling around scene, which reminded me of the herky-jerky movements of Kayako in the Ju-On/The Grudge films. Also, the final scene where the stepmother finally gets her just desserts is reminiscent of The Ring. Furthermore, just the idea that some characters may be ghosts is taken from ""The Sixth Sense"" or ""The Others"".
Overall, I enjoyed it, however, and it will be interesting to see how the Hollywood remake (that's already in production) turns out. I have to be honest, I liked both ""The Ring"" and ""The Grudge"", so I'm not one of those snooty types who insist that remakes can't be good too. One remake that I'm really excited about is ""Dark Water"" coming out this summer. I haven't seen the original Japanese version yet, but both films are definitely on my to-see list." 1
+269 I first saw this movie when I was about 12 years old. It has been one of my favorites since... It's so perfect in all it's glory complete with awesome soundtrack, cheesy dialog, and it was both hilarious and terribly sad. The first movie I really just had a fit about at the end... I won't ruin it for you guys but boy is it a tear jerker... I just remember feeling SO sad for Gary! What a bunch of cool characters in this movie it's genius!!! They are all so great even the nerdy girl Gary doesn't like...(she had a nice little body though). I can't believe all the girls go for Rick he is such a sleaze ball with his handkerchief tied around his neck!!! ha ha ha... When watching this movie be prepared for lots of sex jokes complete with sexually transmitted diseases(almost). But a love story at heart with real problems, dealing from insecurity to life altering decisions that make you think and feel genuine sorrow for the cast. I love this movie !!! If you like Valley Girl another all time classic you will too! 1
+270 "This tale of the upper-classes getting their come-uppance and wallowing in their high-class misery is like a contemporary Mid-Sommerish version of an old Joan Crawford movie in which she suffered in mink. Here, people behave in a frightfully civilized manner in the face of adversity. A well-heeled London solicitor, (Tom Wilkinson), discovers that not only is his wife having an affair with the local gentry but that she has also killed their housekeeper's husband in a hit-and-run accident. He throws up, but otherwise his stiff-upper-lip hardly quavers.
Written and directed by Julian Fellowes, who won an Oscar for writing ""Gosford Park"", (this is his directorial debut), from a novel by Nigel Balchin, it's quite comical although I am not sure how much of the comedy is intended. It's like a throw-back to British films of the forties where characters all behaved like characters in books or plays rather than like people might in real life. However, it's not all bad. Wilkinson is terrific, even if you never believe in him as a person while Emily Watson, (the adulterous wife), and Rupert Everett, (the highly amoral high-class totty), are both very good at covering the cracks in the material. Tony Pierce-Roberts' cinematography ensures that no matter how hard it is on the ear it's always good on the eye." 0
+271 This is the worst movie I have seen to date. 85 minutes of utterly bad acting,(half the cast seem to be suffering from Asperger's syndrome) ghastly wigs, strange make-up (including tide lines around wig areas) and holier than thou characters with holier than thou dialogue that makes you want to puke. One comical aspect of this film, if you have the patience to watch it, is the sheer overwhelming number of costume changes the unfortunate cast appear in from scene to scene - was this film backed by a catalogue manufacturer of desperately dodgy pastel casual wear? Were the cast paid in clothes for their efforts? They certainly did not deserve paying with anything else! This appalling effort of a film delivers a rambling plot in the first half, blending into an equally confused arch Christian biblefest in the latter. The entire cast and production team should be burnt at the stake, or at the very least crucified! 0
+272 This is an example of why the majority of action films are the same. Generic and boring, there's really nothing worth watching here. A complete waste of the then barely-tapped talents of Ice-T and Ice Cube, who've each proven many times over that they are capable of acting, and acting well. Don't bother with this one, go see New Jack City, Ricochet or watch New York Undercover for Ice-T, or Boyz n the Hood, Higher Learning or Friday for Ice Cube and see the real deal. Ice-T's horribly cliched dialogue alone makes this film grate at the teeth, and I'm still wondering what the heck Bill Paxton was doing in this film? And why the heck does he always play the exact same character? From Aliens onward, every film I've seen with Bill Paxton has him playing the exact same irritating character, and at least in Aliens his character died, which made it somewhat gratifying...
Overall, this is second-rate action trash. There are countless better films to see, and if you really want to see this one, watch Judgement Night, which is practically a carbon copy but has better acting and a better script. The only thing that made this at all worth watching was a decent hand on the camera - the cinematography was almost refreshing, which comes close to making up for the horrible film itself - but not quite. 4/10. 0
+273 Radio is a true story about a man who did what he felt, in his heart, was the right thing to do. The viewer will be compelled to wonder what he or she would have done. The adversity that coach Jones and Radio both faced was both tragic and predictable. People did not understand; nor did they want to understand. But in the end, the power of circumstance forced people to understand and appreciate so much more than they did before it happened. Radio is a mentally challenged youth who understands very little, besides three of the most important things the are too often forgotten as we mature: Intuition, compassion, and love. Coach Jones is a high school teacher who cannot ignore the plight of the underdog who is just trying to play a bad hand of cards in the best way that he knows how. It was sad the way coach Jones and Radio met. The practical joke that terrified the life out of Radio was enough to make you want to severely punish, not only the boys involved, but every boy who knew what was going on and did nothing about it. However, on the positive side of the scale, the incident led to a friendship that would influence so many lives in the kind of way that most of us believe only happens in the movies. This movie is a real life fairy tale and not to be missed. Ed Harris was his usual brilliance. Gooding was flawless. Radio is an inspiration. 1
+274 I am a fan of bad horror films of the 1950s and 60s--films so ridiculous and silly that they are good for a laugh. So, because of this it's natural that I'd choose this film--especially because with John Agar in it, it was practically guaranteed to be bad. Sadly, while it was a bad film, it was the worst type of bad film--dull beyond belief and unfunny. At least with stupid and over-the-top bad films, you can laugh at the atrocious monsters and terrible direction and acting. Here, you never really see that much of the monster (mostly due to the darkness of the print) and the acting, while bad, is more low energy bad...listless and dull.
The film begins with some young adults going to Satan's Hollow to neck. Well, considering the name of the place, it's not surprising when they are later found chewed to pieces! Duh...don't go necking at Satan's Hollow!! Well, there are reports of some sort of crashing object from the sky, so what do the teens go? Yep, throw a dance party--a very, very, very slow dance party where the kids almost dance in slow motion. So it's up to the Sheriff (Agar) and his men to ensure that the teens can dance in peace without fear of mastication.
As for the monster, it's some guy in a gorilla suit with a silly mask--a bit like the monster in ROBOT MONSTER. Not exactly original and not exactly high tech. To make it worse, it makes snorting noises and moves very, very slowly--so slow that even the most corpulent teen could easily outrun it! How it manages to kill repeatedly is beyond me.
Overall, too dull to like--even if you are a fan of lousy cinema. 0
+275 It's strange how the least known movies sometimes end up amongst the best you've seen. This movie has all the elements of a standard modern day thriller, guns, techno, baddies, cash, etc, and yet it stands out from your average Hollywood also-ran. I would credit this to two very charismatic people. Christopher Walken has a cool confidence and Lorraine Bracco is one of the warmest and sexiest women I've ever seen on screen. Another major reason why this film stands out is coz the setting shifts to Jamaica after the beginning. The Jamaican resort is so beautiful you'll wish you were there sitting by the pool at night, with a Run'n'Coke. . . .I know I did. I'm very glad I saw this movie - it was just too nice to miss! 1
+276 In post civil war America the President, (Van Johnson), travels to Dallas and is assassinated by corrupt officials and businessman interested in installing the vice President whom they can blackmail due to incriminating documents. A gunman (Guiliano Gemma) convinced that his black friend is wrongly accused of the assassination aims to uncover the truth. Tonino Valeri directed this fascinating, if flawed film which obviously is an allegory for the Kennedy assassination. The film may wrongly present blacks as slaves working on plantations in Texas but the film is nonetheless enjoyable and presents an interesting interpretation - that Kennedy's death was the result of a coup de tat- which many Americans could not accept at the time. Oswald's murder is replayed here as the black accused of the assassination is murdered by the men responsible, on route to Fort Worth prison. This moment in the film is more melodramatic than Oswald's death with his various escorts shot down before his over the top death scene. Nonetheless this is definitely one of the more interesting and worthwhile spaghetti westerns. Worth a look! 1
+277 Is it possible for a movie to get any worse than this? There's a bunch of apes wandering about, mumbling b******, acting supposedly silly and we are supposed to laugh? There is no plot here to keep you going in the first place. Even when the women finally show up, there is no sign of improvement; the most expected things happen and by the time the film is over, you might be far asleep. Beware: this is not a trashy cult movie, this is trash -period! I can't believe there's even a sequel to this!
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+278 The true story of Phoolan Devi who became a national hero in India because she fought for her rights as a woman but in a violent manner. I was surprised to see a powerful film with strong images come out of India instead of the Bollywood art trash classics they churn out. 1
+279 "The original Australian Kath & Kim is brilliant. Why do American producers need to remake & ruin yet another classic show? Remember the original version of ""The Office"" with Ricky Gervais, It was an absolute masterpiece, and there was no need to remake it. The producers said that the British humour from ""The Office"" and the Australian humour from ""Kath & Kim"" would not translate to an American audience......... WHAT??? So basically they are saying that Americans are too dumb and stupid to understand the jokes, so they need to remake the shows with over-the-top childish gags, so that the Americans can understand the humour. The original Australian version of Kath & Kim is fantastic and very funny. Avoid the American version like the plague!!" 0
+280 The Three Stooges has always been some of the many actors that I have loved. I love just about every one of the shorts that they have made. I love all six of the Stooges (Curly, Shemp, Moe, Larry, Joe, and Curly Joe)! All of the shorts are hilarious and also star many other great actors and actresses which a lot of them was in many of the shorts! In My opinion The Three Stooges is some of the greatest actors ever and is the all time funniest comedy team!
One of My favorite Stooges shorts with Shemp is none other than Brideless Groom! All appearing in this short are Dee Green, the beautiful Christine McIntyre, Doris Houck, Alyn Lockwood, Johnny Kascier, Nancy Saunders, and Emil Sitka. Green and McIntyre provide great performances here! There are so many funny parts here. This is a very hilarious short. There is another similar Three Stooges short like this one called Husbands Beware and I recommend both! 1
+281 My first warning should have been that this dvd was on sale for $5.00. But since it featured Sandra Bullock, who I generally like, I bought it. My disappointment with the film began almost immediately. The dialogues are slow and stiff. The color is distorted. I kept adjusting the volume to hear the conversations. The acting is amateurish. Even the killing scenes are a failure. Twice, dead people moved their legs. When my cash-deficient daughter offered me a dollar to turn off the movie, I immediately and joyfully complied. This is an amazingly bad movie. Tomorrow I am giving this dvd away at the company white elephant Christmas party. 0
+282 Hulk Hogan and Zeus are horrible wrestlers and horrible actors. Hogan for some reason was popular enough to get a movie deal I'll never know why. If not for vince Mcmahon's money this stupid film would have never been made. Maybe someday someone will make a good movie about pro wrestling. No Holds Barred is not that movie. 0
+283 "Being a gay man who lived through the time period examined in this tedious documentary, I was eager to see how the subject matter was handled. Unfortunately, the film makers wasted what could have been an energetic and insightful opportunity to shed some light on our collective gay history. This film only concerns itself with the period within New York City, ignoring the rest of the country. While I spent a fair amount of time in NYC at that time, I can assure you that there was a gay life outside Manhattan! The men interviewed here are the same ""A-list"" queens who thought they were better than anyone else during the 70s, and here they are again, waxing nostalgic and still throwing attitude. The film should have at least tried to cover larger topics, such as race, ageism, the burgeoning gay ""caste system"" based on wealth, body image, and the rise of the ""clones"", discrimination of sub-groups within the community, and the ability to grow a decent mustache (which was very important in the 70s!). Alas, we have none of this presented, and the recollections of those interviewed are no different than my own memories. If you were there in that decade, you'll enjoy the archival photos and grainy home-movies of the bars and discos we haunted. If you weren't there, this film will undoubtedly seem dull. It should have been so much more, but sadly, it's not. Two stars for jogging my memory...I still miss going to the Anvil!" 0
+284 Insanely well crafted mini-series.
I recall seeing most of it twice when shown on American Playhouse on PBS. Was heavily promoted at the time. I believe it might have been one of the very early mini-series showing on PBS outside of the Masterpiece Theater series.
The full length production was shown I believe only once during its first broadcast. Was 6-8 hours total. This length was edited down somewhat to 6 hours. Cut some interesting, but slow scenes.
I am very much hoping that the folks holding its current rights do follow through and restore a complete, not edited version to DVD. Not worth creating a VHS version at this point.
Would fit in very well in the mini-series or dramatic history genre. 1
+285 This movie is nothing more than Christian propaganda. It started off like a good sci-fi movie and then works a syrupy sweet Christian theme into the story which is totally unrelated. I had to turn it off half way through because I felt tricked into renting it. The catholic church has officially announced that aliens do NOT contradict belief in God.
The movie is slightly entertaining despite this but the dialog is unbelievable, writing and acting is mostly rubbish and all in all, this movie is mostly a stinker to be avoided.
There was obviously some research done into the phenomenon by the filmmakers, but then you quickly realize that it is only for the purpose to debunk and inject their own paranoid religious views into a valid interesting subject. If you are a zealous religious fanatic who believes in demons and angels , you will love this movie. 0
+286 "In a nutshell the movie is about a gang war in the 1950's. Leon, the leader of the Deuces, starts the gang after his brother OD's on ""junk"". He vows to protect the neighborhood. The leader of the rival gang is just getting out of prison and wants revenge.
The movie didn't really do it for me. The ""Good Guys"" weren't any more good than the ""Bad Guys"". Very little was shown to suggest that the Deuces really cared for the community. I suppose the writers were going for realism here, but I just didn't care which side won. None of the characters were likable, or even capable of drawing my sympathy.
On the plus side the courtship between Annie and Bobby had some snappy dialog, and the acting overall was well done." 0
+287 This movie came aside as a shock in the eighties.Far from trends,that is to say in the heart of sincere creativity,Babettes gaestebud stands as one of the finest movies of its time.Stephane Audran,the wonderful actress of her ex-husband Claude Chabrol's greatest achievements (le boucher,la rupture,les noces rouges,all unqualified musts for movie buffs)gave a lifetime performance.To see her prepare with love and affection her meal is a feast for the eyes.All the people who saw this masterpiece actually tasted,ate Babette's culinary triumph. But the most moving part of the story is its conclusion:Babette was a great French chef,she was famous,now she found a new homeland but her heyday is behind her and she won't never be allowed to come back to her dear France.So the two old sisters do comfort her:In heaven,there will be huge kitchens where she cooks for eternity.While sharing her fortune with her new friends,Babette changed their life,she gave them pleasure and a magic evening they would remember forever.In this simple but extraordinary screenplay,human warmth is everywhere,and I wish everybody a Babette's feast,would it be only for one starry night... 1
+288 "Beyond The Clouds is a hauntingly beautiful, elegiac work of art. The overall softness of the light that this movie is bathed in, makes you want to touch the screen. The autumnal mood conjured up could only been achieved by a director who has seen many summers of experience. Or, to put it another way, an old man. I know of no other movie that captures and uses the softness of light and seasonal mood with such ravishing quality as Beyond The Clouds. Nearly all the people in this film are beautiful, unless your idea of a beautiful woman is a pneumatic blond bimbo, that is. The dialogue doesn't really matter too much, not that there is much of it anyway, and as for storylines, forget it. Some films exist just as visual experiences, this is one of them. Don't bother if you want ""simple entertainment"",this not for you.
I could enthuse about the visual perfection of this movie for days, but I won't. If you are at all interested in cinematography, photography, film direction etc., watch this film." 1
+289 Bone Eater is set in a small desert town in Alabama where property developer Dick Krantz (Jim Storm) is financing the building of a huge resort. Late one night three of his workers Riley (Timothy Starks), Hansen (Adrian Alvarado) & Miller (Paul Rae) are digging foundations in the desert when they unearth what looks like a tomahawk axe, unfortunately for them an ancient Native American demon called the bone eater comes along & kills them. Local Sheriff Steve Evans (Bruce Boxleitner) soon has Krantz breathing down his neck as the construction of his resort grinds to a halt, Sheriff Evans also has to deal with the bone eater demon as it kills anyone it comes across...
You know I consider myself a fairly big fan of the horror & sci-fi genre, I certainly don't think my opinion is worth more than anyone else's (unlike many here on the IMDb...) but please believe me when I say that Bone Eater is the worst Sci-Fi Channel 'Creature Feature' I have ever seen & it's up against some damned strong competition. As a horror & sci-fi fan there are two names that when involved with a film send shudders down my spine in anticipation of how bad it will turn out, those names are Jesus 'I have no talent' Franco who had nothing to do with Bone Eater & Jim Wynorski who directed the absolute disaster that is Bone Eater. In fact Bone Eater is so bad Wynorski hid under the pseudonym Bob Robertson, when a director as bad as Wynorski hides under a pseudonym you know the film must be bad. Where do I even start? Bone Eater is quite simply the worst film I have seen this year & is so bad it's untrue, the story is awful, the script is sloppy (at one point Sheriff Evans tells Kia to meet him at the hospital but when they meet there later he acts surprised & says 'what are you doing here?', at one point Sheriff Evans triumphantly claims that we are in the twentieth century & that ancient Native American demons are nonsense although actually we are in the twenty first century now, there's a part when a woman tells in flashback the story where three men awaken the Bone Eater & it kills them but since it killed all three of them how did anyone else know about it for it to be passed down in legend?) & at times it gets more than a little bit embarrassing. The character's are horrible clichés, the small town Sheriff who saves the day, his daughter becomes involved which adds some personal motivation & as for the Native Americans there's an old wise man, a young hot head who hates 'white man' & a young woman who is the voice of reason between the two who have names like Storm Cloud & Black Hawk. The film is as boring as hell, nothing happens, the story is awful, it's full of plot holes & lapses in any sort of logic, the set-pieces are terrible, there's no horror or gore or suspense or mystery & Bone Eater is just the sort of film that makes you lose the will to live.
Bone Eater has some of the worst CGI computer effects I've seen in a while, from the daft looking stiff moving bone eater creature itself which is just a selection of bones magically held together to a motorbike jumping a large gap to an awful CGI truck crashing over the edge of a cliff to a van being tossed to one side by the bone eater. Whenever the bone eater needs to get some speed up he causes a large horse to form from the sand & dust & rides it! In principal this is actually quite a neat idea but it looks awful & the scenes even have cheesy cowboy music on the soundtrack! There is one pointless scene at the end when Sheriff Evans cuts his own arm (why?) & it bleeds but apart from that there isn't a single drop of blood in the thing, whenever the bone eater kills someone they usually just disappear in a cloud of dust, boring. The hilariously goofy climatic showdown between Sheriff Evans & the bone eater has to be seen to be believed, Sheriff Evans goes native on horseback complete with tribal war paint on his face while the bone eater also rides his dust horse & they have a sort of jousting contest which is just to bad to describe properly.
With a supposed budget of about $700,000 Bone Eater is filmed in a very bland, forgettable & flat way, there's no sense of style here at all. The majority of the film takes place in bright sunlight & if you watch it on a decent telly then the desert scenery is quite nice on occasion. There are several veteran 'known' actors really slumming it here, Boxleitner plays exactly the same role as in the similarly themed but much better 'Creature Feature' Snakehead Terror (2004), William Katt will obviously put his name to any crap as long as he gets paid while ex Star Trek man Walter Koenig must be really desperate to agree to appear in this.
Bone Eater is a truly atrocious 'Creature Feature', there's really not much more you can say about it other than to steer well clear of it. The worst film ever to appear on the Sci-Fi Channel & that's saying something, isn't it? 0
+290 Simply one of the greatest films ever made. Worthy of sitting alongside such European masterworks as THE RULES OF THE GAME, GRAND ILLUSION, NOSTALGHIA, ANDREI ROUBLEV, 8 1/2, WINGS OF DESIRE, VIRIDIANA, THE NIGHT OF THE SHOOTING STARS, LA STRADA, ORDET,THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, THE FOUR HUNDRED BLOWS and MADAME DE... Both a blessing...and an almost perfect work of art. 1
+291 As most other reviewers seem to agree, this adaptation of 'After The Funeral' is very good indeed. Always one of my favourite Poirot stories I was worried that it might be 'messed about with'. Well, it was a little bit but ONLY a little bit and the end the result was thoroughly entertaining. David Suchet continues to be well nigh faultless as Poirot and (as others have pointed out) the other star of this show is Monica Dolan who surely could not be bettered as Miss Gilchrist. I also really enjoyed Fiona Glasscott who was spot on as the cutting Rosamund Shane but really, the casting was quite impeccable throughout!
One point is knocked off for the adaptors not being able to resist cramming too many revelations into the final fifteen minutes. The business with the will and house deeds was all a bit unnecessary although I didn't mind how they tightened up the structure of the Abernethie family (in the book the family tree IS really quite complicated). The final moments when the murderer is revealed however are really incredibly well done and I found the very end, when they all leave Enderby, quite touching. This is really one of the very best of the Poirot series so far. 1
+292 "Bill Paxton has taken the true story of the 1913 US golf open and made a film that is about much more than an extra-ordinary game of golf. The film also deals directly with the class tensions of the early twentieth century and touches upon the profound anti-Catholic prejudices of both the British and American establishments. But at heart the film is about that perennial favourite of triumph against the odds.
The acting is exemplary throughout. Stephen Dillane is excellent as usual, but the revelation of the movie is Shia LaBoeuf who delivers a disciplined, dignified and highly sympathetic performance as a working class Franco-Irish kid fighting his way through the prejudices of the New England WASP establishment. For those who are only familiar with his slap-stick performances in ""Even Stevens"" this demonstration of his maturity is a delightful surprise. And Josh Flitter as the ten year old caddy threatens to steal every scene in which he appears.
A old fashioned movie in the best sense of the word: fine acting, clear directing and a great story that grips to the end - the final scene an affectionate nod to Casablanca is just one of the many pleasures that fill a great movie." 1
+293 "I've spent a year deployed in Iraq, and amongst the hundreds of movies I've seen here was this little gem called Vampire Assassin. Judging from the cover (African-American with corn-rows with a curved blade, leather coat and the demeanor of a badass), I expected a Blade rip-off. Fair enough.
So I pop it in and observed a borderlined overweight African-American with no blade, no cornrows and, well, nothing at all really except...I don't know. If you've read any of these other reviews, you get the gist of the flick. It sucks. Bad. Really bad.
I don't know if it was the Highlander-esquire lightning after killing an immortal vampire, or the karate-kick sound effects for camera zooms, or the twenty dollar budget on props, or the ""ok, we have 90 minutes to film this before we're caught filming in a Johnson & Johnson parking lot,"" or the martial arts that is as exciting and fast-paced as two old people having sex, or the 7th grade acting talent, or the eccentric Asian Master who's either senial or on acid, or what, but the movie manages to force you to question your existence. And that's awesome.
Not many movies can be so bad that your head will explode like Scanners. If you heckle (or MST3K) with your friends, this is the flick for you. I've seen it three times already, and I think it might've caused permanent damage on my psyche. If you STILL don't have any clue as to the quality of the film, people were trying to give it away for free and no one would take it. Not even by force.
Long story short, watch it. Either as masochistic pleasure or punishment. It will rock your skull (and for the most part, for all the wrong reasons)." 0
+294 Even though the story is light, the movie flows so beautifully and its visual so tranquil and poetic that it could almost carry the whole movie.
The film consists of four interconnected stories, all about different aspect of attraction between man and/or woman and how it frequently is ethereal. Their true desire seems to be always something that they cannot hold onto, it will flow out like a handful of sand.
I thought the most intriguing story was the last one where the more unattainable the woman was, the more the man desires her. It parallels her deep love for god, who is infinitely out of reach, but never closer to her heart.
A very good movie. 7/10 1
+295 "Fear and Desire is of interest mainly to Kubrick obsessives, who can plumb this pretentious clap trap for signs of his still-to-come greatness. Kubrick was right in seeking to ensure that the film was not screened or available on legitimate video. He considered it embarrassing and amateurish, and he was correct in his evaluation. This is a weak and tedious film--at 68 minutes it still seems longer than ""Barry Lyndon""!--it nevertheless is of historical interest, and has its genuine absorbing moments. It's a difficult film to find (only ""unofficial"" copies are in circulation), though perhaps this may change if Kubrick's estate relents and has it released on video. Recommended only for Kubrick enthusiasts." 0
+296 "I liked this movie. Many people refer to it as ""Sabrina the Teenage Feminist"". They do that with a lot of movies that Melissa Joan Hart is in. Still, she really surprised me in this movie because she was great in the part of Mary, who fights for justice when her roommate is raped. You could tell that Hart was extremely determined in this movie and it showed. I also liked Lisa Dean Ryan as Mary's roommate. She was very effective in making me feel sorry for her character after she was raped. Josh Hopkins was good as the cocky and egotistical rapist. Lochlyn Munro convincingly played his character. The acting in this movie is better than in most TV movies, in my opinion.
The movie was pretty predictable though. Also, I expected more from the ending, it was too abrupt. The delivery could have been better. But the performances and overall plot make up for these problems." 1
+297 While the premise of the film sounded unique and intriguing after watching the first 5 minutes of the film I could have stopped there and gone on with my life. She does get some interesting comments and reactions from her subjects, but not really enough to add to the validity of the film.
I also felt she went a bit overboard with many things. If a guy said a filthy comment, grabbed her, or made some disgusting gesture to her, I would say go for it, bring him down, he's a pig. What bothered me though is she would walk around in revealing clothes and be surprised when guys would look at her and give them hell about it.
I think somehow she forgot that being attracted to other people is a part of human sexuality and a big part of who we all are. Guys will look at beautiful women, especially when they dress provocatively, just like women will look at men when they are wearing a tight tank or no shirt at all.
Some women may hate me for this, but I hope not. I have much respect for women. I was raised by one. I also come from a Spanish family and we are very matriarchal. My grandmother was the center of my family for years, but I don't really feel this did anything to help women's rights and from what the filmmaker even said herself, some women were offended by her project. 0
+298 Since this cartoon was made in the old days, Felix talks using cartoon bubbles and the animation style is very crude when compared to today. However, compared to its contemporaries, it's a pretty good cartoon and still holds up well. That's because despite its age, the cartoon is very creative and funny.
Felix meets a guy whose shoe business is folding because he can't sell any shoes. Well, Felix needs money so he can go to Hollywood, so he tells the guy at the shop he'll get every shoe sold. Felix spreads chewing gum all over town and soon people are stuck and leave their shoes--rushing to buy new ones from the shoe store. In gratitude, the guy gives Felix $500! However, Felix's owner wants to take the money and go alone, so Felix figures out a way to sneak along.
Once there, Felix barges into a studio and makes a bit of a nuisance of himself. Along the way, he meets cartoon versions of comics Ben Turpin and Charlie Chaplin. In the end, though, through luck, Felix is discovered and offered a movie contract. Hurray! 1
+299 "I was pulled into this movie early on, much to my surprise, because I hadn't intended to watch it at all. Now I wish I hadn't. The suspense starts out well, with the hit-and-run resulting in death and the question of whether the guilty character will confess, or be found out, or (doable now, though a no-no in the old days of movie-making) get away with it. The plot's been done before--what plot hasn't--but the tensions inherent in it, with the additional complications and motivations arising out of the illicit love affair, make for an absorbing first half. Then the film abandons the hit-and-run to embark upon a misty exposition of two unrequited, all-suffering loves. The two tracks of plot--hit-and-run and unreasoning love--just don't have enough to do with each other, and that they involve the same characters doesn't bind them enough to justify the departure from the original story line. The screenwriter should have chosen one plot or the other. At the end of the film, in the midst of the movie's second funeral, I found myself thinking, ""Now, what does any of this have to do with that hit-and-run?"" The filmmakers may think the answer obvious, but I think the movie was plotted and executed flabbily." 0
+300 A severe backwards step for the puppets in this mainly dull and tedious outing. Guy Rolfe, so fantastic as Andre Toulon in part three barely features this time and Richard Band's fantastical them tune appears with the puppets a fair few minutes in to the film. For the start of the movie we are introduced to the caretaker of Bodega Bay Inn (Gordon Currie) and some youth friends of his (many of the cast are Canadian and are all very good in unfortunately rather undemanding roles - Teresa Hill is quite yummy). Totems, minions of the Egyptian God Sutek want the secret of animation life back and the puppets (when they surface) act with a previously unseen cleverness to attempt to destroy the ugly and very computer game looking Totems. The Totems merely complicate the series and distract from the things that previously made the series so unique - they don't share the weird beauty of the puppets and thus don't really fit in. Top scene is Pinhead using a rag to clean blood from Tunnelers drill bit, classic and about the goriest this film goes. The fifth film was filmed concurrently with this one so expect similar sections of mediocre and a Toulon performance that seems to have been filmed in a different era (or even galaxy). Guy Rolfe deserved better and series fans certainly do. Grrrrrrr. 0
+301 "For those of you still in the dark, I will not spoil this Christie, as it is definitely one of her finest works, and I stress that you should see it whenever you next have free time! If any of the adaptations are to be watched before (or in lieu of) reading the book, I would suggest ""After the Funeral"" for the following reasons.
I wanted to praise the performance by Monica Dolan (Miss Gilchrist), whose employer-companion Cora is brutally murdered at the outset of the film. Her portrayal of a shocked, nervous, insignificant woman is actually moving, especially when she has a moment of personal connection with Poirot, another person who travels alone in ""the journey of life."" And when the murderer is being revealed in typical Poirot denouement fashion, Dolan's reactions to the revelation are acting at its finest: you feel as angry at the murderer as you do sympathetic to Miss Gilchrist... something uncommon in Christie lore.
Although there are a couple of discrepancies between novel and film adaptation, as per usual (the business of the will perhaps making less sense in the film), the unbelievably lavish recreation of post-war England, thoroughly high calibre of acting and directing, and preservation (if not heightening) of Christie's mystery and intrigue render these discrepancies insignificant.
Bravo Suchet, Dolan and the whole team for crafting this masterpiece of murder mystery theatre, and the producers who gave it the green light! Encore!" 1
+302 "As a recreational golfer with some knowledge of the sport's history, I was pleased with Disney's sensitivity to the issues of class in golf in the early twentieth century. The movie depicted well the psychological battles that Harry Vardon fought within himself, from his childhood trauma of being evicted to his own inability to break that glass ceiling that prevents him from being accepted as an equal in English golf society. Likewise, the young Ouimet goes through his own class struggles, being a mere caddie in the eyes of the upper crust Americans who scoff at his attempts to rise above his standing.
What I loved best, however, is how this theme of class is manifested in the characters of Ouimet's parents. His father is a working-class drone who sees the value of hard work but is intimidated by the upper class; his mother, however, recognizes her son's talent and desire and encourages him to pursue his dream of competing against those who think he is inferior.
Finally, the golf scenes are well photographed. Although the course used in the movie was not the actual site of the historical tournament, the little liberties taken by Disney do not detract from the beauty of the film. There's one little Disney moment at the pool table; otherwise, the viewer does not really think Disney. The ending, as in ""Miracle,"" is not some Disney creation, but one that only human history could have written." 1
+303 "Two sisters, Su-mi (IM Soo-jung) and Su-yeon (MOON Geun-young) return home with their father (Kim Gap-soo). Eun-joo (YEOM Jeong-ah) welcomes them but Su-mi's manner is bitter to her. Su-mi hates Eun-joo because the father let her act like the house wife after the sisters' mother died. Seeing her attitude, Eun-joo is getting to treat the sisters coldly and there grows a tense atmosphere among them.
As if called in by the atmosphere, series of mysterious things occur in the house. When Su-mi is hanging her dress in her wardrobe, there have been already hung a lot of dresses of the same design. When she put her diary into a drawer, she finds another diary of the same kind there. When she is sleeping in her bed with scared Su-yeon, a nightmare awakes her and she finds a woman standing on her -- and a hand dangles out of the woman's skirt!
Mysterious things occur to the other people, too. On the evening of next weekend, Eun-joo's brother and his wife visit the family and they have a dinner together. Eun-joo cheerfully talks about a crazy man she met when she was a child, but nobody is interested in her talk. She says the crazy man annoyed the brother, but he says he doesn't know anything about the man.
Listening to their talk, the brother's wife has a panic.
After the dinner, the conflict between Eun-joo and the sisters becomes at its worst. Eun-joo pulls Su-yeon into a wardrobe and locks her in it. Su-mi saves the crying-out sister and complains to their father what Eun-joo has done to his daughter. But his response is unexpected. ""Give me a break."" says he angrily, ""Su-mi, please. Don't make me tired any more.""
And the following words out of the father's mouth are more shocking than what they have seen in the house.
To tell the truth, I hate horror movies. Although I seated myself at a theater because my intuition told me the movie was something different, I was regretting what my curiosity had made me act when it started showing. The regret, however, had changed into joy for expectation ten minutes later.
This film is a tragic mystery more than a horror -- painful more than horrible; beautiful more than sensational. That may have a hard core horror fan disappointed, but for a mystery fan like me, this film is a must see. (9 out of 10)" 1
+304 This is the very first Three Stooges short with Shemp that I saw, and it is one of my favorites!
That is what I really liked about Shemp when he returned after Curly's stroke, he did not try to be like Curly, he was his own character, and that is what I admire! Shemp is my favorite third stooge, I like him more than Curly, but I like Curly as much as I do Shemp. Shemp is great, he's funny, he's silly, he's SHEMP!
I really loved the scene where he dropped the nickel and Moe got into the booth with him to find it and they ended up getting tangled in the wires and really badly hurt!
But what I really thought was scary was when Shemp had his face smashed against the glass of the phonebooth, he looked like a deformed Professor Snape!
Poor Shemp, he had a lot of bad things happen to him in this short, but that is just typical Three Stooges, they always have a lot of bad things happening to them!
This short is another must see for Three Stooges fans!
10/10 1
+305 When I see a movie, I usually seek entertainment. But of course if I know what genre the move is, then I will seek what it is meant to do. For example, if it is a deep film, I expect the film to rile thoughts up in my cranium and make me ponder what it is saying. But Who's That Girl? is not a deep film. But it is entertaining, nonetheless. It's a campy sort of film that's a joy to watch. There's barely a boring moment in the film and there are plenty of humorous parts. I've watched it when I was younger. The cast is always entertaining as usual. I had a small crush on Griffin Dunne even though he wasn't the typical male heartthrob at the time. Haviland Morris also stars. And late Austrian actress Bibi Besch is here too! Overall, a delight! 1
+306 "I saw this years ago, and it's entertaining, but not profound. The basic story is of a young man who dreams of Midian, though he's not sure where it is or even if it really exists.
Spoilers Follow: He finally visits it, gets transformed to a Nightbreed creature by being bitten by another one. Then, he has to help the other members of the Nightbreed because they're being attacked by Canadians. (Save for the accents, they all act like Good Ol' Boys. Not much in tune with the Canadian psyche, eh?) Someone observed for ""monsters"" or ""Nightbreed,"" substitute ""Jews,"" and for the Canadians/humans, substitute, ""Nazis,"" and you're supposed to get an insight into the struggle by the monsters versus the humans. Well, maybe.
One major objection I had was that while the underground city was interesting, it was rather ramshackle and, frankly, dirty. This must be a convention for movies with underground settlements. One would think that if the monsters were the good guys, some would have at least a little sense of decor.
The storyline is a tad thin, but that's to introduce characters. But it's entertaining enough for a repeat view." 1
+307 And obviously I didn't see it!
But looking at the cast and seeing that Doug Masters is back from the dead, I know now to avoid this like the plague! I hate it when Hollywood, producers, writers, directors or all of the above think that audiences are stupid that they're not going to catch continuity errors. A supposedly dead Doug Masters returning is a big giant one, won't you say?
And I can't believe that someone like Louis Gossett, Jr. would return for something like that.
Did Jason Gedrick really decline this? Well, I hate to say it, but even if he took the role again, it would have still had that same continuity error. I bet (if he really turned it down), he must have been incredulous seeing that his character died in the second film.
I'll probably catch it by accident on a late night air on some channel, but no way am I going to rent this or buy the DVD! 0
+308 The Man Who Knew Too Much{1956}is a remake of a film that Alfred Hitchcock made in England in 1934 with the same name. In my opinion, his later effort is far superior. Many critics and fans of Alfred Hitchcock will argue that the remake is mediocre and doesn't have the spine tingling suspense of the original with Peter Lorre. In both films the plot is essentially the same, except the original is set in Switzerland and the remake in Marrakech . It tells the story of a married couple {James Stewart and Doris Day}vacationing with their young son and meeting a suspicious man, that is very curious about their past. It just so happens, he's an agent that's looking for a couple involved in a plot to assassinate a world leader.Then he gets stabbed in a Marrakeck market because of it being found out that he's a spy,and proceeds to fall into Stewart's arms.Dying,he tells him the whole story of the assassination plot.Stewart and Day then find out that another couple they met were the couple the agent was looking for and have kidnapped their son.The film contains excellent performances by Stewart and Day,in a straight dramatic role,as worried and frightened parents.This film proved that Doris Day could act in suspenseful dramas as well as carefree musicals.The direction by Alfred Hitchcock is top-notch.The film keeps you on the edge of your seat every minute.The scene in Albert Hall is a classic.The original is so slow-paced and drab.I don't know how people can compare the two.Just watch the remake and you'll enjoy it.I give the movie a 9 out of 10. 1
+309 "In Sweet Water, the ambitious entrepreneur Dick Krantz (Jim Storm) is constructing a resort in the middle of the desert under the protest of the Katonahs. When three workers find some Indian relics and bones in a ditch in the site, they accidentally release the giant skeleton like creature known as Bone Eater and their bones are devoured by the monster. The half-breed Sheriff Steve Evans (Bruce Boxleitner) a.k.a. Running Wolf is in charge of the investigation of the disappearance of the workers, being pressed by Krantz to arrest the protesters. But the Bone Eater attacks and kills other locals, while Chief Storm Cloud (Michael Horse) seeks an ancient Tomahawk capable of destroying the evil creature.
""Bone Eater"" is a lame and silly movie, with one of the most ridiculous screenplay I have ever seen. The characters and situation are not well-developed and things happen without any further consequences. The conclusion is probably the worse part in this flick, with the typical white North American Bruce Boxleitner dressed like an Indian (in the story, his grandfather was an Indian), cutting his own wrist (why? And where is the blood later?) and clumsily throwing the axe in the chest of the Bone Eater, destroying the monster and my last hope of any improvement in the story. My last question: if the Bone Eater eats bones, what happens to the flesh and clothes of his victims? My vote is three.
Title (Brazil): ""O Devorador de Ossos"" (""The Bone Eater"")" 0
+310 OK, normally I am fascinated by Z movies. Some of the actors, directors, writers, etc. in those movies have a shred of talent. They want to get that talent out so unfortunately for them, they have to associate with crappy people to make their films. But some Z films do have at least one thing that may be noteworthy about them.
Not here.
As soon as I saw it I thought...'Wow, a Blade knock-off.' Believe me, if this movie could have lived up to that label that would have made it a better movie.
Instead I was subjected to some of the most horrible acting I have ever seen in my life. Master Kao was bad, so bad that I believe some of my neurons in my brain exploded trying to comprehend his acting. I am still trying to make sense of his enunciation and why he would raise his voice in speaking certain words...to add dramatic effect I'm sure...but it was for no apparent reason. Simply mind boggling.
Oh and then there is the black guy in the purple cape near the end of the movie. Purple cape guy fights the hero for about 30 seconds, but he is so bad that it actually looked like he was scared of fighting.
The main hero and the main villain did decent jobs. The main hero (Derek Washington) seemed like he actually knew martial arts. 0
+311 Like a lot of the comments above me, also I though this was the average scifi movie, but unfortunately it was not. I found it rather patronizing, and indeed, preaching.
But that is not the only comment. The scenes are very 'artificial' (not as in scifi, as I will explain a in a few moments). (The next sentence is a small spoiler.) The movie more or less represents a discussion between two groups. The physical setting of a discussion typically involves two or three men standing next to each other, the middle one typically speaking. In the worst case, the other party is represented by one person.
Also the interviews the reporters have are very artificial, sometimes even unprofessional. For example sometimes the discussion is between the reporters (I mean, from a point of the interviewed, 'akward'). Moreover the interview persons always stay calm, they say everything without normal emotions. I.e. you cannot tell whether they lie or not, are mad or not. They show almost nothing.
This is also very unprofessional, the 'Christian' reporters always believe everything they are told by the people they interview.
Bottom line:
All conversations contain:
- facts
- pro/con arguments
There are no lies. Nobody lies. (The next sentence is a spoiler, ignore if you still plan to see the movie) The only lie happening is to demonstrate how 'bad' non-believers are.
This makes me conclude that the movie is a B-movie. It is very similar to 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' (from the 50's), but this movie also has an annoying, wrong set discussion about aliens and Christian belief.
NOTE: I have no intention to insult Christians, people who believe in aliens or whomever else. This is a thought I have about the movie, not about people.
Moreover I would like to note that I don't know whether the actors are bad or were just given terrible scripts. 0
+312 I love ghost stories and I will sit through a movie til it's end, even if I'm not really enjoying it. I rarely feel like I wasted my time... BUT, this adaptation of the Bell Witch story was horrible!
It wasn't scary in the least bit. What is with the comic relief moments? The dialog was tedious. Acting inconsistent The movie was WAY too long and some scenes were unnecessarily drawn out in my open. (Like the birthday party)
The only good think I can think about mentioning is the costumes and props were well done.
I am curious about other adaptation, but until then, I will stick to reading about the story. 0
+313 "It's reassuring to see that other IMDb reviewers have had the good sense to pan this disappointing film, at the risk of blaspheming against the great Vadim, Malle and Fellini.
These directors may be talented & artistic in their own right; however in attempting to pass off this hodgepodge of attempted eroticism and 60s chic as *in any way* related to Edgar Allen Poe's stories, they exposed themselves as frauds. Either (A) they didn't bother to read the Poe stories, or (B) they read them but were so transfixed by their own egotistical agenda that they didn't pay Poe any mind.
Imagine if Metallica plugged in their guitars, cranked the amps up to 11 and moshed out 3 chords claiming it to be Beethoven's 9th Symphony. That's the feeling you'll get after sitting through this film. If you're a Vadim/Malle/Fellini fan (Metallica), you'll dig it. If you're a Beethoven fan (Poe), you'll puke.
METZERGENSTEIN...
Here we begin with a bizarre porno version of Poe. OK, ""porno"" may be a bit extreme haha, but at the very least you have to call it a Barbarella version (including, I don't doubt, some of Jane's outfits coming directly from the set of that scifi romp). Vadim falls into old clichés of his own: the girl lying on a bed being pleasured by some man whilst from the pillow-cam we see the apathy in her eyes; the general lassitude and ennui of a woman who finds no satisfaction in hedonism. Cute stuff, but ""Metzergenstein"" ain't the place for it. And in addition to the Barbarella outfits and irrelevant erotic themes, Jane Fonda's awful American accent and unconvincing performance as a European countess made this the worst casting since Julia Roberts in that lousy version of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
WILLIAM Wilson...
Here's a great Poe story about the madness that claims a man when he realizes that he is no longer unique in the world. If you really want to see a fantastic visual interpretation of this theme, go watch Star Trek episode #27 ""The Alternative Factor"". But here, Malle glazes over that central theme and instead focuses on... any guesses...? yup, eroticism, sadism and debauchery. Ho hum. Brigitte Bardot's role is a complete fabrication to accomplish that end, and once again the director distorts a classic Poe story into a masturbatory catharsis of his own unrequited sexual issues. Do it on your own time, Malle. I thought we're here on Poe's dime.
TOBY DAMMIT....
The absolute worst of the three and possibly the worst film I've seen since ""Staying Alive"". At least Fellini showed some tact in changing the title, but his departure from the original plot, theme and humour of the story is so vast, I wonder if he just picked this reel out of his private collection of home movies, stamped ""Edgar Allen Poe story"" on it and submitted it to this collection. I strained very hard to find any thread of familiarity with Poe's works, but there was absolutely none.
The original Poe story (""Never Bet the Devil Your Head"") is a short and hilarious dark fable about a man who constantly exclaims ""I'll bet the devil my head..."" On a foggy morning, the devil takes him up on his offer. The result is the sickest and silliest thing you've ever read. This was Poe, the comedian, at his finest (yes, Poe wrote many comedies. Also check out ""A Predicament"" and ""Devil in the Belfry"" if you want a taste of his witty, satirical works).
This Fellini version? It's bland, soulless, and not funny at all (unless you consider it funny to see a drunk stumbling over himself for 45 minutes). Here Fellini's egotistical rant is about an artist struggling with the hypocrisy, pretense and mediocrity of cinema. Most of it is set at an awards ceremony where Fellini beats us over the head with sarcasm, cynicism and that classic ""sour grapes"" attitude that we find in all Fellini films dealing with cinema. Note the sarcastic jabs at ""the critics"", a recurring theme in Fellini's films. For someone who considered himself above the critics, Fellini sure spent a lot of time talking about them. At any rate, I feel like Fellini just took some outtakes from 8 1/2, spliced them together and sold it as a Poe story. Worst ""adaptation"" ever.
I think I put more effort into typing this review than any of the three directors put into making a Poe movie." 0
+314 this could have been good,but sadly,its too inplausible,anthony sabato jr has a grudge...PLEASE!I wanted to like it,love shark movies ,someone should have asked my opinion before they wrote this.ha!ha! the shark is cool but the story lacks...alot! 0
+315 Once again Mr. Costner has dragged out a movie for far longer than necessary. Aside from the terrific sea rescue sequences, of which there are very few I just did not care about any of the characters. Most of us have ghosts in the closet, and Costner's character are realized early on, and then forgotten until much later, by which time I did not care. The character we should really care about is a very cocky, overconfident Ashton Kutcher. The problem is he comes off as kid who thinks he's better than anyone else around him and shows no signs of a cluttered closet. His only obstacle appears to be winning over Costner. Finally when we are well past the half way point of this stinker, Costner tells us all about Kutcher's ghosts. We are told why Kutcher is driven to be the best with no prior inkling or foreshadowing. No magic here, it was all I could do to keep from turning it off an hour in. 0
+316 This film SUCKS!! It looks like they just chose to place scenes together at random. Good gore, but little plot. Sally whines and complains about everything till she becomes a demon. I figured that she had PMS. It sure seemed that way. The dubbing in this film is horrible. One scene the woman was talking and a few seconds before we hear any audio. I knew at that moment my suspicions were correct that it was not from the US. I tried to follow along but got lost about half way through it and found it very hard to believe, even for a horror film. Some good characters, but not many. Not worth wasting one's time. 0
+317 I loved the first movie, the second one was okay, disappointed John Cleese wasn't jean bob anymore as hes my favorite character. But the third one...what happened to the animation??? it looks low budget like a sat morning cartoon! except for the flashback which was taken from the first movie. They really should have stopped after number 2, this just makes the rest look bad!! Derek's voice has changed but its not as recognizable as jean bob..Rogers also looks very strange. I also don't understand where Rothbart came from. I thought he died! This movie made me want to turn it off, as much as i love the first one, i was very disappointed with this installment. They will never beat the original!:) 0
+318 "This is not the worst movie I've ever seen. I did not feel like I wanted to remove my eyeballs forcibly after watching Galaxina. It just is not good. The jokes are almost funny, but fall short. All of them. The few gags that come close are beat back down by repeating them over and over. The production values are, well, non-existent. The sound is bad, the lighting is bad, ... it just seems cheaply made; overly so. The dialog ... well, often it is missing - many awkward silences; they are all just standing around, and it seems like someone should be saying something. The film even seems ambivalent about what it wants to be - it is not always clear that it was intended as a comedy - like maybe that developed after shooting started. It feels like someone's film project that they threw together the night before it was due, and if they had put two weeks into it, it could have been good.
And I'm easy to please. I thought ""Mom and Dad Save the World"" was a hoot. I like ""Pluto Nash"". ""Mystery Men"" is one of my favorite movies. ""Spaced Invaders"" is well nigh unto a classic. This turkey just doesn't do it. ""Space Truckers"" was more believable.
Avery Schreiber, who can be very funny, tries too hard. His part calls for a straightman, and he plays it leaning toward sitcom. Dorothy Stratten is OK in her role, but not particularly noteworthy.
Oh, yeah, the ""My watch is always slow."" line was funny. I'll give this movie all the kudos it can get, it needs it.
The space vehicle models are not bad, but they are few and are not used effectively. The space scenes are vague. No sweeping passes, no close up detailed fly-bys, not even appropriate action scenes when they dock. (The Infinity does crash land very oddly at one point.) The flight dynamics are terrible; worse than anything you've seen, they're jerky, not smooth. The initial battle is stilted and static; even though the two ships have just shown that they can maneuver in their jerky fashion, they trade (slow) shots at close range in a manner that is more reminiscent of a 16th century sea battle, except not as exciting.
The aliens - imagine if all of Star Wars was the cantina scene. That many rubber masks could get dull rather rapidly, no? A few are used as sight gags that work OK the first time, but not the fifth.
Mercifully, if you attempt to watch Galaxina, you are likely to fall asleep. (I got busy doing something else and missed the last ten minutes, and did not feel like it was worth replaying it. If that doesn't say ""It sucked"", I don't know what does.) Sadly, there is a lot of potential, and this could easily have been a good movie. It would be easy to remake this and have a decent film.
MadKaugh" 0
+319 I recently visited the Magic Kingdom as an adult with my mom, her best friend and my adult sister. Disney World is often mistakenly perceived as a place for just children, but when you see quality shows like Mickey's Philharmagic, you realize that the magic of Disney is for everyone! It was such a great show that we left the theater and turned around and got in line again. And then a third time. It was absolutely breathtaking. I would encourage anyone who goes to Disney World to check out this show, which is not just a show but a world wind, fun filled ride with Donald as he once again lets his temper get him in trouble! 1
+320 ....OK, small-town, clueless sheriff? Check. Sheriff's hot daughter? Check? Ne'er-do-well boyfriend of sheriff's hot daughter, whom sheriff hates? Check. Corporate land developer who greedily puts profit over people? Check. Developer's rank-and-file accidentally unleashing a primordial monster, then being pressured to cover it up? Check. Natives warning of mass death and destruction if things are not returned back to the way they were? Check. Amateurish CGI special effects that could have been produced by a Commodore 64 computer? Check. Seriously, virtually all the clichés of your typical Sci-Fi Original movie have been lumped into a classic, so-bad-it's-good movie. The only one that's missing is the scientist/expert trying to impart his knowledge; there is a paleontologist with three students who get ambushed my The Bone Eater fairly early in the movie, but they are basically extras in the movie. And I can honestly say that I predicted virtually all of this; right down to who survives and who doesn't (though I have to say I got the actual death time of one of the characters wrong by about an hour). I swear I could have done this movie myself if they gave me all the characters. Despite all this, the movie is fun to watch, if for no other reason than to play MST3K with your friends. If you're up for some mindless fun, it's a great movie to watch, which is why I give this movie a surprisingly respectable 4, even though for all intents and purposes it deserves a much, much lower rating. But then again you wouldn't tune in to a SciFi Original movie if you were looking for a movie with an actual plot, substantive characters or good special effects, would you? 0
+321 "Okay, now I know where all those boring cop/homicide TV shows came from. I do believe they can be traced back to this movie. ""Scene Of The Crime"" feels more like a TV episode, or an episode of a serial. Complete with stock characters and situations - the hotshot cop who clashes with his superiors... the aging cop who doesn't want a desk job, despite failing eyesight... the reckless rookie... the double-crossing dame, etc.
I like many of the actors here, and they do a good job, but overall I found this movie dull as I'm not a fan of the genre. I kept tuning out when they were discussing the case ...something about bookies and informers. And oh yeah, there was a stripper, played by the previously wholesome Gloria DeHaven. What I want to know is: Why did she keep calling Van Johnson ""Uncle Wiggly""? Wasn't Uncle Wiggly a rabbit? A character from a children's book? What the heck does that have to do with anything? I guess I just don't get tough-guy Film Noir-ish kinda jargon.
In fact, much of the dialogue made me mutter ""nobody talks like that!"" However, I could relate to one scene where the cop's wife (Arlene Dahl), who worries every time he goes to work, realizes that maybe she shouldn't have made her husband the center of her life. Yeah, I know that feeling of loving someone so much, being so dependent on them, that there's a constant fear for their safety. So there are moments of truth in this film, underneath the stylized dialogue and atmosphere which is trying so self-consciously to be gritty and REAL, that it actually seems unreal to me.
A little background: this movie was made when Dore Schary took over MGM from Louis B. Mayer, and began to put an end to the wholesome musicals that made MGM so great. Dore Schary was determined to bring more ""realism"" to movies. I kinda hate Dore Schary. Maybe we can blame him for all the pretentious, bleak movies being made today, wallowing in the ugly ""truths"" about life, focusing on (and, in my opinion, helping to perpetuate) the worst of humanity rather than the best. No longer uplifting us the way classic movies were designed to do - providing a necessary distraction during the Great Depression and World War II.
Well, damn it, we still need that kind of distraction today! There's still plenty of depression and plenty of war. And what are people turning to nowadays when they want to escape? Trashy, brain-deadening Reality TV. Thanks a lot, Dore!" 0
+322 "The Bridge At Remagen contains some of the most preposterous war time screenplay I've ever seen. Aside from the acting, which is wooden, no tank commander attacks with his tanks parked in nice neat rows, up the middle of roads, and with troops bunched all together with their arms not at the ready. The constant suicidal behavior set off my ""tilt switch"" so often I found it impossible to enjoy the movie. Apparently the screen writers and director have never been through actual warfare and never bothered to bring in an expert who had. This movie is the very antithesis of the excellent detail in Saving Private Ryan. Unless you are under 7 years old, I recommend watching something else.
GB" 0
+323 "Even worse then the incredibly boring ""the Exorcism of Emily Rose"". It started off decently, and right up until the mom said to the dad, ""See I knew she was possessed"", in an I told you so voice. It was a terrible line, spoken badly and it foreshadowed the rapid demise of this amazingly bad movie. Every family member has an issue from the past with the priest. The dad starts to accuse everyone of either liking his wife, or actually having an affair with her, culminating with him killing his buddy, then himself in the obvious instant lucidity after he realizes his friend hadn't slept with his wife after all. People are dying, others are coming under possession, and by this point most viewers don't even care anymore. Except for their employee Miguel, none of the characters in this movie was actually likable, making it hard to care, about any of them. The acting was terrible and the writing even worse. Glad I saw it for free; although I feel that for a movie this bad someone owes me money for the time I lost." 0
+324 "Eric Roberts ""stars"" in this Tommy Lee Thomas debut prison film. He plays the leader of a corrupt ring of guards. Though evil by most people's standards, his character is the kind of guy who is nice enough to give you supporting wires while you hang chained to the ceiling as he tortures you with ""Lethal Weapon"" electric prods.
The movie has an intricate plot about prison corruption that makes absolutely no sense. Thomas has Clint Eastwood's squinter eyes, Dolph Lundgren's one-liners, the acting abilities of JCVD and the body of the tiniest guy you knew in school who took steroids after graduation.
Martin ""Cobra Kai"" Kove's career shares this low point with Roberts, in the film it is difficult to tell if Kove's character is supposed to be drunk for the entire movie or if Kove just came that way. I couldn't blame him if he did.
Fortunately for all involved, this movie has a ""so bad that it's good"" quality that can be fun IF YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING BETTER TO DO." 0
+325 ... what a porn movie would look like if you took out the sex and just left in the bad dialog, cheap sets and bad acting, you would have Galaxina.
This film came out when the Original Star Wars proved there was a market for Science Fiction. This in turn lead to some gems such as Alien and a revitalized Star Trek. Unfortunately, it also led to some bad movies, and this was obviously one of them. (I say obviously, because I hadn't even heard of this film until a few days ago.I missed it when it came out in 1980.)
Here's the underlying problem. Dorothy Stratton couldn't act, so for most of the movie, they didn't even let her try. I understand her tragic death has given this film an undeserved cult status, but for the life of me I can't understand why.
Clearly, the movie tried to Spoof Star Wars, Star Trek and Aliens, but they clearly don't understand than when you spoof something, it has to be FUNNY! This movie wasn't, or at least, the comic timing on jokes that could have been funny weren't. Science Fiction is ripe for parody, as Spaceballs and Galaxy Quest proved. This movie, however, did it poorly. 0
+326 Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr. where cast perfectly in this film. It's a heart-warming story that reaffirms the belief that we can all make a difference if we just care. I think there was a lot of realism with the characters. The screenwriter didn't incorporate racism in the film in a way that most films do, which I thought created a more realistic story line.
Writers tend to inject incidents of racism in an attempt to create realism but usually go overboard.
There are so many towns like this one where people of different races live harmoniously. Ed Harris should have been nominated for an Academy Award because he was great as a leader and coach, realistic as a father and showed a warm caring side when helping Radio. 1
+327 I know my summary sounds very harsh, but this film has very limited appeal. The average Joe out there would have a hard time sticking with this film. The entire film consists of animated loggers doing their jobs and dancing on floating logs. This is all done with very splashy and artsy colors and the film might be great to show to patrons in an art museum. However, unless you really love this sort of art or are a Canadian who loves films about your native land, then this is probably going to be next to impossible to finish. I have a rather high tolerance for this sort of thing and even I had to force myself to watch after a couple minutes. I can respect the work that went into it, but it's just not compelling. 0
+328 "Three words: Piece of Art. This film is just great. It's beautiful, sad, frightening and thought-provoking at the same time. The score constantly stays in my head, the acting is wonderful the scenery scary and beautiful at the same time.
It was more by chance than on purpose that I saw this movie. At the time I decided to watch this movie I was just bored and read lists of Asian films, which maybe good. Well, I saw the title ""A tale of two sisters"" which sounded very interesting. Then I read the summary of the plot and decided ""You don't just watch this film, you've gotta buy it"". Said, done. I bought this film and was hooked from the very first minute.
The plot kept me interested from the beginning till the end; the twist near the end of the film made me scream. I really didn't see something like this coming. And the ending scene made me cry...it just made me cry. It was so sad.
Well, I recommend this film to anyone who wants to see a film that combines an interesting plot, with scary scenes and atmosphere. Although you should be aware of the fact that the ending is, as I mentioned before, a very sad one. But this just fits in the mood of the film, doesn't it?" 1
+329 This was the very first movie I ever saw in my life back in 1974 or 1975. I was 4 years old at the time and saw it at a drive-in theatre. I did not grasp that this would be a classic at the time (I went to sleep about twenty minutes into the movie). After seeing it on the television-along with two of my other favourite movies Car Wash (my favourite movie) and The Wiz which seemed to come on every year about the same time all together-about 40, 50, 75 times I knew that here was a movie that I would have as one of my favourites. Those three movies were the only live action shows that I could watch as a child.
I would not consider this to be a blaxploitation movie but rather an urban interest movie.Cochise and Preach reminded me of some of my uncles especially the Wild Irish Rose that they drank. My mother also told me about some of the quarter parties that she attended and that some of the things that occurred in the movie were similar in nature to what occurred in real life. If you are one of the two or three black people over thirty who hasn't seen this movie yet then I recommend that you buy the DVD right now. I'm glad that I was around to witness some of the goings on of the era. 1
+330 "Let me tell you something...this movie exceeds all of the Troma laugh and gore movies hands down as it ACTUALLY TRIES TO COME ACROSS AS A SERIOUS MOVIE. From the terrible acting... ""I knew it, I knew she was possessed!""...to the priest accepting sexual favors and getting into showers with naked teenagers...this piece of dung takes the cake. I am at a loss trying to compare this to another movie equally as bad. This may just be in a class all its own. The kicker is that supposedly some Cardinal oversaw production to make sure it was true to the actual situation. I did not know that people from Backwoods USA act like utter imbeciles. I am not sure if I am upset for renting it or have stumbled across a jewel of comedy. This was a very guilty pleasure...so awful that I watched with hands over my eyes half the time (while I wasn't laughing so hard I was crying). The ending simply made no sense whatsoever, pulling the whole thing together perfectly. If you want to watch something so awful its funny, here is your movie. If you want a scary movie on exorcism....move on." 0
+331 My mom and I, rented this movie. I mean, we love those type of Sci-Fi flicks, whether they be big Hollywood flicks or Indy flicks.
But oh, we were fooled!! Two journalists are investigating a UFO abduction in a small city in Texas. Halfway through, all the sudden things get all christain on us. My mom and I believe in god and Jesus and the Devil, but the way this movie was preaching it, made it annoying. All I really have to say, is that we are Christian, but even we like to have fun. So don't blame christians as a whole, just blame the christians who need to suck the fun out of this movie.
In fact you can clearly understand the directors stance on UFO's, and that is that he believes it is all demonic. Now, i could say some words, but I will not. All I will say is, that DO NOT WATCH this movie, unless you feel like being preached. In fact many times it states that we must be perfect in order to enter heaven. Well, last time I checked, the only perfect person died on a cross. 0
+332 "Yes it's a Fast Times wannabe, but it's still decent entertainment.
Some of the comedy parts are really funny. The scene when the three guys visit the Spanish lady is hilarious, with a little flamenco music in the background. The reaction when her sailor husband comes home is a riot. The guys' exploits in dealing with crabs are funny as well when they try to ""drown them"" and when they visit the pharmacist.
The abortion scene is a Fast Times ripoff too, but it does do a good job of capturing the terror of the situation. You really feel for what Karen is going through, and for Gary in his mad scramble for cash to pay for the abortion and accommodating her recovery.
The ending is painful to watch, but refreshingly realistic. First-time viewers will not be prepared for it and it will be a shock.
There is a decent eye-candy for guys with young girls and the milf Spanish lady, but heterosexual guys will probably want to skip the penis-measuring competition.
Underrated soundtrack too. Check out early, early U2(!), The Cars in their prime and an appropriate tearjerker song by James Ingram for the surprise ending.
Some people will hate it and it is somewhat dated, but those who like teen flicks or grew up in the early 80s should like it." 1
+333 It's hard and I didn't expect it... But it's really the worst film, me and my wife saw. Awful dialogs that extend incomprehensibly through time without any apparent reason except to fill time. The storytelling doesn't follow a comprehensive intelligibly way
everything is a mess. The action and the dialogs appear at jumps. The thing that disappointed me most was to see Dominique Pinon one of my French favorite actors involved in this
uh
I don't even know how to describe it without being polite
The rest of the actors where at the most poor. Susan Paterno made a terrible interpretation of her character, making a flat inexpressive performance. Poor special effects. I don't think that it was a complete waste of film but it's close to
If I'm to say I would advise everyone not to see this movie. I think it would be a complete waste of time. Sincerely I never though I would say something like that about a movie but
there's always a first time. 0
+334 "This sad romance is untellable because the director decides to break its narration and to offer the points of view of each characters. So, there are a lot of flashbacks, of re-shooting of the same scene. But, it would be an extraordinary moment of cinema to put all the fragments in order to see the result!
And it would worth it, because it's for me, just one the best French movie ever made!
It has everything:
Cast: first steps of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel! Such a presence and such voices, even for a hard-of-hearing! It's symbolic for them to have fallen in love with this movie!
Directing: his camera is bright, alive, plays with the sets or can be mysterious with long close-up ""à la David Lynch"".
Cinematography: the light is beautiful, between gold and rust, like their love!
A never-seen before Paris: It's a Paris out-of-time of more accurately, a composite of a lot of districts! Huge search here! It's look like Gotham City, modern and old at the same time!
Music: Not the big orchestra but in perfect tune with the frames. And the song of Charles Aznavour made me discover this great singer!
Ah,
the story! As I said, it's a love story but rather tragic: Saying that love can be for nothing, that it doesn't make all people happy or isn't guaranteed for a sweet ending is great because this message isn't often told! Love is passion, which is derivative from the Latin ""pain"". You can suffer a lot when you are in love! Because of the Why .. ?, of the endless waiting, the lack of courage, the indecision.
And when you can ease yourself, fate, destiny, god (?), devil (?) can stab you in the back , just because you arrive too soon or too late, and above all, because love means 2 in a world of billions! A lot of things can happen and as much stories can be written! So, what's love?
Personally, I lived some moments like this: in a car with the dear one. Her mobile rings and you know it's her ""special friend"" whom she kisses goodbye (and not you, even if we are always together). So, you want to go out of this car to leave them together, to not hear the sweet but cruel words but you can't, because an amazing hard rain just started!
I found that this movie depicts those moments of tragedy as no one else!" 1
+335 "Sure, most of the slasher films of the 1980's were not worth the
celluloid they were filmed on, but this video nightmare may well be
the dullest produced.
Six horny pot smoking students decide to go camping. Of course,
and you know this already, they begin getting killed one by one by a
mysterious stranger. The climax has a hunky forest ranger trying to
get to the teens in time before the last cute girl becomes buzzard
bait.
John Carl Buechler, my least favorite B-movie guy, did the lousy
makeup effects here. The cast features Carel Struycken, of ""The
Witches of Eastwick"" and the Addams family movies. Sadly, he
does not pop up until the very end of the film, and is covered in
burn makeup, rendering him unrecognizable. Steve Bond (anyone
remember him?) is here in an early role as a victim.
Brown's direction, and the script he cowrote, both smell like the
presents brown bears leave in the woods. He pads the film with
so much stock wilderness footage, I thought I accidentally rented a
special episode of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Much of the
cast sits around the campfire and eats, then walk, and sit and eat
again. The forest ranger is involved in the strangest scene ever put
in a slasher film: he tells a joke about a wide mouthed frog to a
baby deer. Jackie Coogan, who must have forgot he once worked
with the legends of silent cinema, has two scenes, and is involved
in the second strangest scene ever put in a slasher film: he and
the hunky forest ranger have a conversation about cucumber and
cream cheese sandwiches on oatmeal bread...yeah.
There is not one minute of suspense here. The killer, a forest fire
survivor looking for a mate, watches the students from behind
trees. We know it is the killer because the film makers have
dubbed in a heart beat sound effect that helpfully serves to wake
the viewer up every few minutes. Skip this pile of pine sap and rent
""Halloween,"" instead.
This is rated (R) for physical violence, mild gun violence, gore,
some profanity, brief female nudity, mild sexual content, sexual
references, and drug abuse." 0
+336 A wonderful story about the consequences of obsessive love with the beautiful romantic back streets of Paris as its location. We're transported through time and see the plot develop from the perspectives of the three main characters as the mystery unwinds. 1
+337 this is one of the worst movies ever There is a scene where they are supposed to be underwater and they are literally walking on land and they added bubbles! The shark is boring and is just this big slow computer generated silly thing. Antonio Sabato is horrible, I mean even worse than normal. How does this guy work? The directing is the worst and there is nothing redeemable in the entire films. I love shark movies and this one just disappoints. I've seen this studios movies before and everything they do has some star on their way down doing bad work. I'd rather see an unknown actor who cares about making a good story. 0
+338 "This movie reminded me of the live dramas of the 1950s- not like the recent ""Failsafe"", which seemed more of a stunt than anything else, but a TRUE moral drama that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Anne Heche is more than credible as the army officer having an affair with her superior, played by Sam Shepard, and Eric Stoltz is wonderful as her lawyer defending her against the military establishment. I found myself waiting for THEIR affair to begin, if only because they look so good together. This movie is apparently based on a true story, and it's a relief to be asked to think about real issues for a change.
Directed by Christopher Menaul, who also did The Passion of Ayn Rand (with Stolz) and the Prime Suspect series, this is a movie with panache and style and is absolutely worth seeing." 1
+339 "At last, a film to rival 'El Padrino' and 'Darkness Falls' in terms of sheer and utter dullness. This is actually the first film I've ever given 1 out of 10 for on IMDb, and with good reason.
For one, the cast is nothing special. That's usually not a problem for me except that the only character that's in anyways interesting or different from all the rest is Grand L. Bush's Harrington. Secondly, the production values a substandard - television sci-fi such as 'Stargate' has more convincing sets, and all of the underwater scenes NOT handled by the SFX teams are filmed on dry sets with 'falling particles' that aren't very convincing. This film is literally 'drydocked'. The worst part though is that this film is BORING. For the first 45 minutes, I felt as if we were going round and round in circles: ""It's a prehistoric shark."" ""Bullsh*t."" ""No really."" ""Bullsh*t."" ""I'm not making this up."" ""Bullsh*t."" ""There it is now!"" ""I didn't see anything."" ""Let me guess?"" ""Yup. Bullsh*t."" After then it picks up ever so slightly for about twenty minutes or so. Then we're back to the dialog run-around. Dialog is not a bad thing, but that's all this film has. Characters talking. That too, is not a bad thing, except this film isn't very good at it. The dialog is often contrived and clichéd, and is not very interesting to listen to. I don't see any point slandering the special effects; this film has worse qualities.
The sets are small and unrealistic. The acting is sub-par. The script - oh Lord, the script - is worse than a garbage of sci-fi television has to dredge up. It makes you wonder where the budget of this film is or was.
Yet another awful, awful addition to the 'Megaloadon' (there's about four) series of films. Bring on Steve Alten, please..." 0
+340 "The DVD release of this movie hopes you will buy this movie on the name and face of Sandra Bullock. Her picture (from years after this film) basically is the cover art... and the back cover art... and the inside cover art... the same picture. Her name is prominently shown on the front cover, all 4 edges and the disk itself. She is the first name in the list of stars. Her biography is printed inside the case. This film must revolve around her character, right? WRONG! It is her first movie and she plays a minor role. After watching the movie, every role seems like a minor role. The character Dog actually displays some personality. Less than an hour after watching it, I don't even remember the names of many characters.
Maybe if I watched it several more times, I could actually figure out the plot, but I don't think it would be worth the effort.
Oh, wait, I just remembered a funny bit! Shoot-em-up video game fans will get a kick out of the ""Doom-cam"". Looks just like a first-person shooter game. Hands and gun pointing out in front of the camera.
I am generally not a person to be critical of movies, but this may be the worst movie I have ever seen. I kept expecting some silhouettes to walk across the screen, sit down and start making fun of it.
I'm just glad that the money we spent on this (used) went to charity." 0
+341 "This one and the one prior ""Toulon's Revenge"" and the next one seem to be completely different from the first two movies where the puppets were not so nice. It is basically choose your series, the first two go together and paint the puppets as killers, while the next three are a series of them being the good guys. This one plays out to much like some cheesy television series episode to be as good as part three was and I never really had the urge to try and watch part five of the series. Basically, a kid gets the puppets while some strange dark lord or something sends his evil puppets out to kill, this dark lord looks like some sort of enemy from one of those live action Japanese shows like Ultraman. The movie is over before you know it though so it has to get credit for not inflicting you with a very painful to watch movie. Just to many plot holes and things in it for it to be considered an okay movie. You do get to see the guy who played Toulon in the last movie though then you have a very anti-climatic battle and wham the movie is over before it really begins." 0
+342 "While it's not ""perfect"", it's close. Love Barbara Stanwyck, SZ Sakall, Sidney Greenstreet, Dennis Morgan, Robert Shayne (Superman's police chief), the housekeeper, the waiter at Restaurant Felix, and the judge......I can go on and on. This movie has been part of my family's holiday tradition since I was a youngster, and my children grew up with it, too! ""The baby swallowed the watch"" was always my son's favorite line.
Sexy Barbara Stanwyck in pants and gowns stole the show along with the cuddly, funny S. Z. Sakall. Dennis Morgan has a few great songs, too.
I highly recommend this movie and suggest you skip the remake (blah)." 1
+343 "This movie is based on a play, and is the second adaptation of this work. Paul Sorvino plays the basketball coach of a team of players that against all odds took home the championship 20 years ago. They have all met for a reunion. Terry Kinney plays James, a Junior High principal, and will quickly get on your nerves with all his whining and feel sorry for me role. Vincent D'Onofrio, as Phil, plays an obnoxious businessman with just the right amount of ""money"" cockiness. Tony Shalhoub is George, the current Mayor of the town, and appears to be on the verge of some sort of breakdown. Gary Sinise plays Tom, a writer, turned alcoholic, and in my opinion, is excellent in the role. While they are all suppose to be celebrating their championship, conflicts, jealousy, and fighting abound. As the men come to terms with what was, and is now, they are forced to look at their lives in a non-pleasant way. It's unusual to have a group of men talking and crying about what could have been, and I found it interesting watching them relate to each other. It's not the best movie I've seen, but it's certainly good enough for a viewing." 1
+344 This movie was perhaps the biggest waste of 2 hours of my life. From the opening 10 minutes, I was ready to leave. The cliches there slapping you in the face, and the plot was not only predictably stupid, but full of more holes than swiss cheese. I am considering suing for that lost 2 hours, and $6.25 along with the fact that I am now stupider for watching this waste of film. The T-Rex's must be flipping in their graves, so to speak. 0
+345 Maybe it was the fact that I saw Spider-man the day before I saw Duces Wild, but I do not think that there can be any excuse for this movie being as bad as it was. The cast was there to do it, but it seemed as if once they found them selves with a decent cast they had to try and make them fit into the movie. The only problem was that they did not fit. I did not like any of the characters and the story was sketchy at best. I left wondering why i spent my money on this movie. 0
+346 "How could anyone who liked the previous JP movies even stand to sit through this 1 hour of drivel? There are so many stupid things about this film it's mind boggling!! I remember when i went to see JP as a kid it was my favorite movie and franchise, the acting, the SFX the Music, the direction! all fantastic, JP2 in my opinion was OK pretty much the same apart from some really stupid moments (like the gymnast girl kicking a raptor..please!) but on a whole a watchable and reasonable cinematic experience.
But the the third one has no point!! It's supposed to be a sequel that Carry's on from JP2 and yet it magically includes brand new things to the franchise that would have been impossible to miss on the previous 2 films! for example: 1) The ""new"" mega Spinosaurus - Seriously, what the hell!! This thing follows them everywhere they go, they cannot escape it's presence and yet in The lost world (the same island) do you see it once? do you hear it? does anyone even MENTION it? NO! Its ridiculous!. The star character in the previous 2 movies was, and always will be the T-Rex so what does the d(urr)irector ""Joe Johnston"" go and do? Kill it off! as soon as you see the huge T-Rex in all its awesome roaring glory it gets killed and you never see it again - a new Dino on the town is the excuse.. where did it come from!!?? not a single explanation! and don't get me started on the whole satellite-phone-in-the-Dino-belly thing! 2)Just when you start to get over how stupid the Spinosaurus is you see the Raptors, Aside from their new ""Punk"" Haircuts they seem pretty credible! *Phew* they will make this movie watchable right?... WRONG! now they speak to each other!! and the excuse for them speaking in this film and not in the First and second are...wait for it... Evolution! - yes the process of millions of years in just a few months from when the second movie ended, amazing! surly they should have grown opposable thumbs and created tools by now!! OK i am not going to say anymore about the plot because it's getting up my nose, so i will close on this: Jurassic Park is a classic, JP3 is a lousy sucker punch to any of the original fans of the series, my favorite franchise was well and truly dead after watching this Monstrosity (no pun intended) Avoid this movie like the plague" 0
+347 This film is a study piece for my english class, but it's depth and meaning has amazed me. Since we're looking closely into all the facts and characters in this film, its and interesting tale of love, hate, war, and prejudice. Well Recommended!
Story: A girl named well-off jewish Patty Bergen meets an escaped prisoner of war, she then hides him in her playhouse in her huge gardens, and as they get to know each other, they begin to see the others qualities, and they earn each others love. Patty's father despises her and treats her like dirt. Anton (the prisoner of war) almost blows his cover to protect her, but patty manages to stop him before he is seen by anyone. 1
+348 When the budget doesn't allow for a Cadillac or Packard or Lincoln or Imperial hearse we are talking cheep cheep. That's bird language for cheap cheap.
What is in the hair of the forty year old teen boy? The guy who looks like a cement head who tries a couple of times to run over John Agar and provides the only scare in the movie by how close he comes. His hair looks like a shoe. A patent leather shoe. He is a shoe head.
The nurse woman needs immediate emergency hair washing. She has lacquer in her blond locks that would ignite if the production company had been able to afford lights.
The monster? The music was scarier. I would try to run from the music. The monster probably had better hair than the rest of the cast. Put some lipstick on that monster and you've got Divine's older sister.
The camera work and editing and plot provided a buffer to prepare the audience for the bad music throughout.
Hello Mr. Agar? We're thinking of doing a sequel to Night Fright and... Mr. Agar? Agar? Tom Willett 0
+349 "HOW MANY MOVIES ARE THERE GOING TO BE IN WHICH AGAINST ALL ODDS, A RAGTAG TEAM BEATS THE BIG GUYS WITH ALL THE MONEY?!!!!!!!! There's nothing new in ""The Big Green"". If anything, you want them to lose. Steve Guttenberg used to have such a good resume (""The Boys from Brazil"", ""Police Academy"", ""Cocoon""). Why, OH WHY, did he have to do these sorts of movies during the 1990s and beyond?! So, just avoid this movie. There are plenty of good movies out there, so there's no reason to waste your time and money on this junk. Obviously, the ""green"" on their minds was money, because there's no creativity here. At least in recent years, Disney has produced some clever movies with Pixar." 0
+350 "Unfortunately, due to a sluggish start, I can't say that this is one of Hitch's best films. It very excellent none the less. The film stars Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day as parents who get caught up in a political assassination plot and must try to get their kidnapped son back. They both give excellent performances, not surprising of course. Really, however, I was most impressed with Hitchcocks amazing use of music. The climax at the Opera house was fantastic, and using a live orchestra to create music and suspense at the same time was pure genius. Absolutely fantastic suspense came out of that scene. Also, the use of Doris Day singing ""Que Sera, Sera"" was excellent. Especially when it is transposed on scenes at the end of the film. So, this film to me ends up being Hitchcocks best use of music that I have seen to date. Unfortunately it had a slow start, or I could have recommend this film a little more highly. Even then, it is still well worth a look. 8 out of 10." 1
+351 "I happened across this movie while channel-surfing and it seemed to be yet another poorly- made Christian film about The End Times (which I find rather entertaining because they take themselves so seriously). To be fair, I only saw the last 30 minutes, so I missed the part about UFOs and the Sci-Fi stuff. But it was long enough for me to categorize it as an embarrassing and appalling representation of the Christian faith, as well as a rather pathetic film in any artistic sense.
As a film, the script was terrible, the acting was mediocre, and the pacing was poor. The cinematography and direction were sub-par: no interesting visuals, no layered plot line, no creativity. Don't just blame it on the budget- films can still be interesting without special effects. This wasn't. Christian films cannot excuse their mediocrity and unoriginality in the artistic sphere just because of their message. And the message here was hardly ""Christian.""
**Disclaimer: The rest of this comment is targeted towards Christians**
First off, it is unethical in any business to bait-and-switch your customers. I don't like being told I can win a free iPod only to realize I have to spend $300 at participating stores first. Nonchristians don't like being told they're watching a Sci-Fi film and then get bombarded with Christian propaganda that has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Hidden agendas don't win you any friends, much less converts.
Secondly, you should not use overt threats to convince people your beliefs are true. The actors who represented Christians came off as callous, smug bullies when dealing with the skeptical ""unbeliever""-- they even go so far as to stage the rapture in order to scare him into believing. Representational dialogue: ""Turn to Jesus- OR GO TO HELL!"" ""Fine, don't believe me- BUT YOU'LL BE SORRY!"" ""The day you die, I can guarantee you'll wish you paid more attention to this Jesus stuff- WHEN YOU LAND IN THE BELLY OF HELL!"" OK, I may be exaggerating, but it certainly came off in the same manner. If you think this is a ""clear message for Christ,"" you're wrong. I don't recall Jesus using threats and coercion. And I don't think people can make an authentic decision to believe in him out of fear. So Christians, please don't use this as a ""witnessing tool"" for your ""unsaved"" friends. It is heavy-handed, offensive, and inaccurate in portraying a true Christian message.
Thirdly, the theology was bad. Apart from characterizing Jesus as a means of hell-insurance, it gave no room for debate or discussion and didn't attempt to engage the issue of whether UFOs or alien life could exist. Instead, it offered one pat answer: ""UFOs are the devil's scheme to deceive people when the rapture happens,"" which is neither biblical nor widely-accepted by most Christians. As the Bible doesn't mention UFOs or aliens, you can't use it as a source to draw conclusions one way or the other. The rapture isn't necessarily even a widely-accepted, sound biblical concept, though nowadays most evangelical Christians seem to believe it because of a popular book series. If you do your research (as so many of the supportive reviewers are suggesting), the idea of two comings of Christ (the first as the rapture) is a relatively new phenomena in Church tradition, popularized by some traveling evangelists around the turn of the 20th century. The majority of orthodox Christians will probably find this film's message to be a pretty big stretch that rests on a lot of unsupported presuppositions.
Basically, this film misses the mark both as a worthwhile piece of entertainment and as an accurate representation of Christianity and its beliefs. I wouldn't recommend it." 0
+352 Feels like an impressionistic film; if there is such a thing.
The story is well told, very poetic. the characters well developed and well acted by the interpreters (or interpreted by the actors :)).
The film delights in its own sumptuous emotions at times and works well, unless you hate such emotion in movies - not so in my case.
It's a very humanistic film.
The landscape and even the extraordinary situation of the displaced cook are very poetic in their own right.
Well done.
A good classic for any good film collection. 1
+353 Radio was a very good movie, and honestly, i never cry in movies. But it had me pretty close to tears. It really got to me when Radio's mom died and he just wouldn't get out of his room. I felt really sad about how, if you were mentally retarded, you wouldn't really be able to understand death. I really liked the movie, and It's a must see. 1
+354 Every high praise word fell way short before the height of this movie. This movie is the true example of how a psychological horror movie should be.
The plot seems to be a bit confusing at first viewing but it will definitely explain a bit about what's going on and you really want to view it for the second time. But after second viewing you will start to join the pieces together and then you will know how amazing a movie can be.
A word of advice for slasher flick fans stay away from this movie. This is not your dumb ass teenage slasher movie, in which you just switch off your brain and sit in front of the screen just to see big b**bs and lots of blood.
If you want to heighten the psychological horror factor of this movie then watch it all alone with a great home theater system that supports Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1ch, without any of your ill mannered friends that crack jokes on a really tense situation. And don't forget to switch the light off.
My points on different aspects:-
Direction = 9/10 Acting = 8/10 Atmosphere = 10/10 Sound Effect = 9/10
Total = 9/10 1
+355 It's a shame. There's an interesting idea here, but it gets completely lost in a confusion of Commodore 64 style computer effects and bad storytelling. The plot, such as it is, concerns a bounty hunter of souls. It should be a fairly straightforward hunter/hunted kind of story, but the director and/or the writer seem like they forgot what the movie was supposed to be when they were about three days into shooting. Things aren't helped by the fact that the main baddie looks like he's wearing a cheap Darth Maul mask, which they tried to disguise with flowing CG colors. Not much to recommend here, even the title seems to propel it into obscurity. 0
+356 This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. There is not a shred of historical accuracy, in fact reality is reversed. Just one example: Morgan preyed on the few ethnic Chinese he encountered. The acting is over the top, the script is a poorly written lie. I have never seen worse fake beards.
Hopper arrived in Australia and reportedly only would make the film if the script was totally rewritten so he could be a hero. Since the script was ten made up on the fly, the may explain how bad it is and how disjointed the movie is.
Any movie about Ned Kelly is a lot better than this film. 0
+357 "I won't go into detail about why this movie deserves an awful rating, plenty of other people have already done that. Suffice it to say that out of the over 400 movies that I've owned on DVD, this is the ONLY one that I got rid of- it was so worthless that I couldn't see ever wanting to watch ANY of it again.
However, I do have a comment on the ridiculously high average rating of 2.9 (as of 3-15-06). While skimming through the 4 pages of reviews I saw no rating higher than 3 stars. Looking at the voting history, 78% of users rated the movie as 4 stars or less. It looks to me like a few people are stuffing the ballot box to keep this movie off of the IMDb ""bottom 100"" list. It would be interesting to see how many of the 30 users who rated this movie as 10 stars (none of who wrote a review of the movie) are actual active users.
Don't be fooled, this movie isn't worth your time." 0
+358 "How sad it is when a film as wonderful as ""Jurassic Park"" slowly nosedives into hackneyed and mediocre territory throughout its franchise. The newest sequel, Jurassic Park III, has given no thought to characters, a story, or pretty much a script, and instead relies on non-stop dinosaur action, which is neither thrilling nor very interesting to watch. The dinosaurs seemed to look incredibly fake compared to the 1993 technology, after 7 years of CGI advancements, it only gives you more of the feeling that the film was pumped out for the summer relying only on its name. The introduction of a pterodactyl does not a great movie make.
Go see ""Shrek"" again.
" 0
+359 "I hate to admit it, but I didn't find it to be one of Hitchcock's best but nonetheless a riveting, climatic thriller. In a remake of Hitchock's 1934 movie of the same title, Dr. Ben McKenna (James Stewart) the man who knows too much - and his wife Jo McKenna (Doris Day) are holidaying in Morocco with their son Hank (Christopher Oslen) when there is a case of mistaken identity and caught up in the web of an assassination plot. The conspirators go to extreme lengths to prevent them from interfering with their plot: kidnapping their beloved Hank.
I found it surprising that Doris Day, who I usually associate with Rock Hudson comedies, was cast in a Hitchcock film. As I was watching it, I soon realized that this was more of a family film compared to Hitchcock's other works (example: Psycho) and she had singing ability needed to pull off ""Que Sera Sera"", which she did beautifully. She was well cast as herself and James Stewart had chemistry, which helped make the couple believable.
In comparison to the great director's other works I believe this isn't as good, but it is still a exceedingly entertaining family thriller/mystery. There is also the added bonus of Que Sera Sera, which turned out to be a smash hit for Doris Day. Well directed, well acted. A fine film." 1
+360 Director Fabio Barreto got a strange Academy Nominea for his last movie O Quatrilho. Quatrilho is a bad movie, but in Bella Donna, Barreto did one of the Worst movies of All Time. His adaptation of the novel Riacho Doce is ridiculous. Think with me how poor brazilians fishermen speak a perfect english? In the film they do. There isn't a Screenplay, It's only a very long videoclip with a beautiful places and many sex scenes with Moscovis and Henstridge. 0
+361 The combination of amazing special effects and oscar worthy acting makes the Vindicator one of the most important sci-fi films of recent years. For some reason still unknown to me this gem was found in a bargain bin, why some worthless human thought it right to dirty a modern classic by relagating to a bargain bin is beyond me. I have never been so terrified by a man in tin foil and random bursts of fire. Forget Terminator, Robocop, Aliens, and other films that blaintly ripped off this masterpiece, the vindicator is an unstoppable force. 1
+362 "I first saw this film in the theater way back in the 40s when I was a kid and always remembered the ending. There is nothing like the first impression but some movies are always a treat each time they are viewed. Something just resonates with them. This is one of those films and I agree with another reviewer who said Fritz Lang should have directed more westerns. To add to it I have always liked Randolph Scott and Robert Young. In fact, Robert Young stars in what I consider my favorite movie if I have to name just one, not an easy thing to do. That film is Northwest Passage. It led me to the superb historical novels of Kenneth Roberts. Western Union likewise led me to reading Zane Grey's novel which, in this case turned out to be one of those rare cases where I like the movie better than the novel. Not that Grey's novel is a bad one; I just like the movie story better. The movie in no way resembles the novel. It is a completely different tale, one of the biggest departures from a book I have seen.
I can't add much to the other reviews except to say I agree with many of them. I, too, wish it would be released on DVD. ""Whatever happened to Randolph Scott happened to the best of me.""" 1
+363 "If you came here, it's because you've already seen this film and were curious what others had to say about it.
I feel for you, I *really* do. And I profusely apologize as a Canadian (because that's what we do) that this film ever had to cross your eyes, if only for a moment. I hear there is no cure for the retinal bleeding reported out of every dozen cases.
I, like everyone else, rented this movie believing it to be some stupid B-movie ripoff of Blade. I thought, ""sure I could use a good laugh at a stupid movie."" I'll give the creators of this film ONE positive comment about their 'creation': Thanks for removing the REC XX/XX/XX from the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. I can see how that would have been a distraction from seeing this movie.
And for the record, I *saw* the movie, but did not watch it. The dialogue was incoherent and most of the scenes took place in my grandmother's trailer, I swear to God.
You know what? I'm not writing anymore about this. It's just too painful." 0
+364 "I don't know how this DVD made its way into my collection - my wife suggested it was one of these ""3 for £20"" deals at a high street store. The thing isn't worth 66p, let alone £6.66! Having invested heavily in it, I felt duty-bound to watch it to the end, just to make sure it was equally bad all the way through - and it was.
The dialog was awful, the story line was impenetrable (I still don't understand what the hell was going on, despite having read the synopsis), the camera work was disjointed and hopeless, the acting was wooden (not helped by the dialogue).
In fact there were no redeeming features - no, not even the lovely Sandra Bullock, on whose glittering subsequent career this pile of dross has probably been sold. She should get her agent to buy up all the rights to it and then bury it ASAP.
As a final amusing example of the director's ineptitude, there was a scene where the young lead is conversing with his father's ex-army sidekick while driving. This was the clearest bit of dialogue in the film - no engine noise whatsoever! I look forward to the engine-damping technology eventually making its way across the pond into British cars!" 0
+365 "Another Asian horror movie packed with intense, and creepy moments. Another Asian horror trademark is the complexity of the plot, which is here as well. MAJOR SPOILER WARNING!
The movie starts pretty simple - two sisters go to live with their dad and stepmother after being put in a mental institution after their mother hanged herself. The sisters seem very hostile towards their mother - especially the elder one - and they seem to ignore their father. All goes smoothly until the mother locks the young sister in the wardrobe and the elder sister tells her father. Then it hits you, ""your sister has been dead for years now"" It turns out the older sister is still not recovered from the death of her mother and what we didn't know is that the wardrobe the mother was hanged in fell on the younger sister and killed her as well.As for the stepmother she is the alter ego of the older sister - revealed when the stepmother (actually the sister's alter ego) is sitting on a couch when the real stepmother walks in! I hope it has been made clearer for confused Asian horror fans out there.
Finally - my favourite scene is the scene where the father invites friends over for dinner and one of the friends starts to choke which erupts into a panic attack. Very creepy! 7 out of 10" 1
+366 "Incredibly, ""Vampire Assassin"" is significantly worse than such atrocities as ""Tequila Body Shots"" and ""Zombie Nation"" - and those movies are TERRIBLE. Writer/director/star Ron Hall is devoid of both charisma and acting ability, and is also clearly incapable of the most basic directorial concepts. Possibly the worst camera-work, editing, lighting, sound, visual effects, music and fight choreography I have ever seen in a movie. Rarely do two shots cut together, nor can you see much in the beyond-dim lighting. The terrible dialogue is spoken extremely slowly by a supremely untalented cast, stretching the movie to a near-deadly 87 minutes. This is a truly laughable embarrassment for everyone involved. Obviously, aficionados of terrible film-making will want to see this, but it's very hard to sit through no matter how experienced a bad-movie viewer you are. The fact that Ron Hall thought this was actually releasable is astounding. If you are a movie director, and you actually think it's OK for the opening credits of your movie to include a few frames of the words SLUG before the title appears, left over from your rough edit - and you apparently can't muster the energy to edit those frames out - then your standards are obviously so low as to be insulting. I am astounded that Lions Gate/Maple agreed to release this movie on DVD. In spite of Rudy Ray Moore's very brief cameo, this movie is a work of supreme self-indulgence on Ron Hall's part - he clearly thinks he is a formidable actor, and must also believe he possesses superior writing and directing skills - but the movie is so unbelievably inept that it's hard to believe he'd actually want people to see it for fear of being brutally excoriated like I'm doing right now. A jaw-dropping, insanely terrible movie. I'm not kidding." 0
+367 I was fortunate to attend the London premier of this film. While I am not at all a fan of British drama, I did find myself deeply moved by the characters and the BAD CHOICES they made. I was in tears by the end of the film. Every scene was mesmerizing. The attention to detail and the excellent acting was quite impressive.
I would have to agree with some of the other comments here which question why all these women were throwing themselves at such a despicable character.
*******SPOLIER ALERT******** I was also hoping that Dylan would have been killed by William when he had the chance! ****END SPOILER*****
Keira Knightley did a great job and radiate beauty and innocence from the screen, but it was Sienna Miller's performance that was truly Oscar worthy.
I am sure this production will be nominated for other awards. 1
+368 This is the best work i have ever seen on television. The story is compelling--all the more so because it is true. The writers did their homework--the accuracy of events is well documented. The acting is great. This has to be the best role Sam Waterston has ever had. And the black and white cinematography was exceptional. My only regret is that it is not available to buy. A few years ago I contacted someone involved with the production (either with PBS or in England) and was told they had no plans to release it on VHS (at the time). This was a BBC production and ran in the U.S. on American Playhouse. There is such an interest in seeing this--just hard to believe no one can make it available. 1
+369 "This Film is the One which you fall in love with. Alfred Hitchcock shall always remain over the top of any directors of his time. The most influential aspects about his films are sheer Simplicity & Gripping Drama. The another best thing about Hitchcock's films is a Definite & Gripping End.
Any thing said about ""The Man who knew too much"" is less. The Cinematography, Acting, Dialogs & Camera Works are magnificent in this Movie. The Song ""Que Sera Sera"" at the end shall remain in our memories for life time. The film is so enjoyable from start to end that we never know when it ends. Rarely would Hitchcock include humor in his films, this film has comic scenes which fits in to the movie.
This film is absolutely brilliant & as good as Vertigo." 1
+370 "As if the world needed another Seagal movie. Add a bunch of actors who, well... are not really actors, a bunch of heavy metal music to compliment the rap and of course, a hot looking crazy chick in leather with no hips, and we prevent ourselves from being half past budget. Why, oh why do people sabotage themselves by participating in such films?
FBI capture two buddies and send them to ""New Alcatraz,"" where the prison's first inmate to be executed has unexpected guests.
First rate acting all around, particularly any scene involving tragedy for the good guys. Seriously though, the director did try, and pulled a modern, hard edge for the movie the best he could. Be he went to the well too often and HALF PAST DEAD gets boring too soon. What else can you do when the inmates just hang around talking while the hostages continually ask what makes the main bad guy motivated? A mindless action flick that amounts to little, if not ""a-ight.""" 0
+371 >>> Great News there is a BBC DVD release scheduled for 31st July 2006,UK - there is also a scheduled release in States - don't know the date - can't wait ! ! <<<<
>>>> below is my original comment <<<<<
I agree with all the other reviewers - it is simply staggering that one of the greatest TV dramas ever has never been released on DVD
The story line is gripping - the acting is outstanding and the character development is enthralling !
Over here in the UK we have quite a history of getting TV drama series and films out onto DVD through popular campaigns
It's very hard to see why the rights owners do not go into a DVD production ? I'm going to e:mail one of the leading players in this grass roots movement and see what happens. Who did the production ? was it BBC ? RW 1
+372 This picture is an interesting saga of the struggle of pioneers led by Daniel Boone in the wilderness of Cumberland Gap while being threatened by hostile Indians. A treacherous Frenchman is the cause of all the trouble between the settlers and the red men while Boone tries to convince the Indians that the pioneers only want to build homes and live in peace. The film has a certain appeal because it is not a polished production but there are good action scenes, although somewhat violent for its time. The cast is comprised of B actors but they are all good, especially Lon Chaney as the Indian chief. Bruce Bennett is okay as Boone but is a bit too clean cut and soft spoken to be believable as a frontiersman. The dialogue is rather trite but the scenery lends itself to the realism of the Kentucky backwoods. 1
+373 Are you kidding me? The music was SO LOUD in this show I could often not even hear the dialog. And the music was nothing great. Anyone know what Jake's mother said when he walked in the door??? And the mushroom cloud looked pretty close to have so little instant devastation. Anyone research the effects of nuclear fallout before writing this one. I felt like a bunch of sit com actors were sent on location and didn't know what to do with dramatic dialog. And what does a Kansas teen know about shopping in Soho....couldn't we have had a better line here? Was bored to tears and only kept awake by the jarring blare of the over-mixed way to loud music. 0
+374 This movie has got to go down in the history of bad movies as the worst one I've ever seen. It wasn't even a bad b movie...I would have rated it at as a z. The special effects were ridiculous...err if you could even call them special effects. I think the reviewer before hit the nail on the head...it was the box that sold the movie, while the cover art was great and the synopsis intriguing (which both is why I rented it) it was a waste of not only time but money as well. I didn't last long. I took it back to the store and switched it out for another movie I believe my local video store took it off the shelf because they had SOOOO many complaints about this horrible movie. My 6 year old could have done a better job filming it/writing the script! 0
+375 great historical movie, will not allow a viewer to leave once you begin to watch. View is presented differently than displayed by most school books on this subject. My only fault for this movie is it was photographed in black and white; wished it had been in color ... wow ! 1
+376 "What's fun about Barker's Nightbreed is that it's the story of a human on a rampage, a deadly threat to monsters everywhere. In this one, the monsters (the night breed of the title) are the ""good"" guys. It shares its sense of celebrating the different, the twisted, and the dark with the first Addams Family movie, and much of Tim Burton's work. It also has the goriness that one expects from a piece by Barker.
Especially fun is the performance by Cronenberg as the truly evil human doctor who is bent on destroying the Nightbreed. As happens in most classic monster movies, the villagers surround the monsters' castle with torches and pitchforks. Only this time, the modern setting replaces the castle with an old mausoleum and the rustic ""weapons"" with guns and bombs. And this time the sympathy you felt when you saw Frankenstein's monster burned in the windmill is the very center of the movie.
This isn't a masterpiece, and even Barker has done more interesting, and certainly more chilling, work. But it's pure fun, it looks great, and remains light without mocking itself. Worth a look!" 1
+377 "First of all, I really can't understand how some people ""enjoyed"" this movie. It's the worst thing I have ever seen. Even the actors seem to be bored...and I think that says it all!
However, I have to give my applause to the opening credits creators - that team seems to have a really good future. That's why I recommend the big studios to watch ONLY the opening credits, and one or two special effects sequences (if they're watched outside this movie, it almost looks like a good movie).
Better luck (or judgment) next time for the producers of this, this... this ""thing!""." 0
+378 "Here's another of the 1940's westerns that I watch whenever it comes on TCM or FMC, because although it may be flawed historically, it is extremely entertaining and well acted, plus it's got Randolph Scott, my favorite actor second only to Gary Cooper-Well, OK, fourth behind COOP, Charlton Heston, and Gregory Peck. But the film itself, to me anyway, is reasonably historically accurate and as I said before, well acted and ""flows"" very well-I bet I've seen it 50 or 60 times, and enjoy each viewing more than the one before. I have it on tape from TCM but would buy it in a minute if it ever came out on DVD. See it if you haven't- I guarantee you'll like it!" 1
+379 "When I watched L'Appartement with my girlfriend, she sighed: ""How complicated!"" And she is right, of course. When you are used to simple, one-linear plots, especially violent hero vs crook schemes, L'Appartement is hard to follow. A couple of the negative reviewers here also have missed one or more important points. Other whine about the confusing flash backs. Come on! This is not the kind of movie from which you can leave to visit the toilet, come back and get hooked again within a few seconds. This one demands full concentration and a keen eye on details. Then it is really not that hard to figure out what's happening and when. The director has left more than enough clues in all scenes.
The first 3/4 of the movie centers about the question: why did Max and Lisa split? The film, as my girlfriend remarked, begins as a romantic lovestory, suggesting that two lost lovers will find each other again. Having experience with French movies, I predicted that the story pretty soon would get a sick twist and I was right. In the end of the first part it becomes clear, after many twists and turns, that Max and Lisa were manipulated by Alice. Max did not know, that Lisa had left and why. Lisa did not know, why Max did not contact her in Rome and left her without a trace, when she returned to Paris. The only one who did was Alice and she had her own reasons to keep her mouth shut.
After both Max and Lisa have found out the truth, the question of course becomes: can Alice's manipulations be undone? Well, of course not, time has passed by and things have changed.
Many European movies use a story telling technique I fully enjoy. There is no exposition of the basic conflict in the beginning, after which two (or more) interested parties try to decide in their own advantage. Instead the spectator is gradually fed with bits and pieces of the plot and hardly knows more than the main characters. L'Appartement is a fine and subtle example of this technique. In the first half Alice seems to be a side character; slowly it becomes clear, that she is key figure.
Acting is simply great. Vincent Cassel is perfect as the somewhat naive and impulsive character, who risks a secured life just to hunt a dream from the past. Monica Belucci is very beautiful of course, but also competent. Jean Paul Ecoffey provides the necessary comical touch. Romane Bohringer is very convincing as the neurotic woman, plagued by feelings of guilt and regret.
The only reason I did not gave it a 10 is the somewhat unsatisfying end. Of course it was necessary because of the desired symmetry. After all the events Max is exactly on the point where the movie begun, only wiser and sadder. Alice has paid for her sins. But still the little twists on the airport are a bit artificial. Max too easily exchanges Lisa for Alice; Alice too easily decides to reject Max, who has been her dream for so long; Max too easily returns to his fiancée. But then again, I don't know how how this could be achieved without sacrificing the elegant symmetry. I guess sometimes artists have to give up realism for beauty." 1
+380 One of master director Alfred Hitchcock's finer films this is the story of an American and his family (James Stewart, Doris Day, and their young son) who are vacationing in north Africa. Stewart is a doctor and Day is a world famous singer. They meet a Frenchman who speaks the native language and helps them out of an incident on a local bus. Later one, the Frenchman whispers something into Stewart's ear after he is attacked and dying. The rest of the film is a puzzle as Stewart tries to save them and solve the mystery. The movie is steeped in mystery and strangeness from the exotic locale to the odd occurrences. You never really know what's going on in this film, why people are appearing, until the end and even then you're not sure. The final scene takes place in Albert Hall and is one of the most famous in film which lasts for 12 minutes with no dialog. Hitchcock had originally made this film in 1934. 1
+381 "A girl named Isobel becomes possessed by a demon. The local priest (who formerly dated Isobel's sister) must try to save her, but the bigger problems are with the family's suspicions of each other rather than the demon in their daughter.
This film is directed by Ethan Wiley, the writer of ""House"" and the writer/director of ""House II"". I loved the first film and liked the second one even better, so you would think this would be a winner. Alas, this one looks like it was thrown together by first-year film students. Dawson Leery could have done better. I have thought about blaming new writer Ellary Eddy, especially because the idea is hardly original (are they trying to cash in on the fans of ""The Exorcism of Emily Rose""?), but Wiley should have been able to do his magic.
Also, you'd like to think veteran horror stars Jeffrey Combs and James Russo would help this film. Russo (playing the bishop) barely shows up, and Combs has a great role as a sheriff... for the five minutes he's on screen (but I love the mustache). So, no help here.
After seeing ""The Exorcist"", all other exorcism films must be compared to the classic by default, no? And the demonic possession in this film was not scary in the least. No head-spinning or paranormal activity at all. Just a girl with a deep voice and runny makeup. All the ""demonic"" stuff was centered around the father accusing everyone of sleeping with his wife. As another reviewer wrote, ""you get a lot of Isobel bouncing on her bed like it's a trampoline, hiding in her closet, and jumping from a hay-loft. Yeah, it's Chuck E. Cheese gone wild."" That sadly sums up the extent of the ""evil"" in this movie.
If you want to watch a movie about family members who invent accusations and yell at each other while the possessed daughter sits in another room off-camera, this is the movie for you. But, if you don't mind my saying so, you have a horrible taste in film if this is what you're seeking.
The plot seems to focus on the father accusing a cowboy of sleeping with his wife (who didn't, but did sleep with his daughter) and of the veterinarian of sleeping with his wife (who might have, but denies it). And then you have a gardener who attacks the possessed girl with a crucifix and tells the family to call an exorcist, but once the priest arrives the gardener declares he does not believe in God. What was all the Bible-quoting you were doing five minutes ago?
A horrible exorcism movie. Horribler examples of what Combs and Russo are capable of. And such a sad display of directing after the ""House"" series of films became classic. I would like to pretend Wiley had no part in making this shamefully derivative and unoriginal, uninspired film. The power of Christ compels you to avoid this movie as if viewing it were a cardinal sin." 0
+382 "The movie begins almost achingly slowly, a ""romance"" (yawn) that seems to ramble off course (all part of the plan...) Then, roughly one hour into this solemn movie is The Feast. It's worth paying attention to that first hour. The Feast is still solemn, but humorous. Suddenly, the withdrawn and slightly petty characters come to life, and everyone (you AND the characters) leave feeling enriched by the experience.
Women will love this. Christians of all sorts will enjoy the profound faith demonstrated by the characters. Not my favorite movie of all time - no dinosaurs OR laser beams, after all - but definitely a movie I am happy to have seen. Not to be missed.
Jim" 1
+383 Never posted anything here before, but after watching Noroi I just felt that I had to write down my thoughts about it.
Firstly do not compare this to Blair Witch, this movie deserves far better than that! Simply put, Noroi is (probably) one of the best horror movies I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot!).
I really liked how the movie presents itself not as a standard horror flick, but as a documentary filmed by a reporter (i think?) named Kobayashi and his cameraman. Without spoiling to much about the plot, I can say it that it starts with Kobayashi doing research on a series of seemingly unrelated events, that turns out to be connected to something far more darker and sinister.
While the story might not be that original in itself, what really hooked me with Noroi was the incredibly eerie atmosphere. If you're looking for cheap scares and seat-jumping scenes this movie might not be for you. This movie is all about the mood it presents, with haunting images and a general feeling of foreboding suspense. The documentary style filming just makes it farm more believable.
This is also helped a lot by the acting which is superb, although not perfect for the general part of the movie! Far better than in most other movies in this type of genre.
Well enough ranting from me, I highly recommend Noroi to everyone, it is suspenseful, creepy, well acted and the first movie that has scared me in ages. 1
+384 "While escaping from a heist of a bank, the outlaw Vance Shaw (Randolph Scott) helps Edward Creighton (Dean Jagger), the chief-engineer of the Western Union that is surveying the Wild West and had had an accident with a horse. In 1861, Vance regenerates and is hired to work for the Western Union with the team that is installing the poles and cable from Omaha to Salt Lake City. Vance and the engineer from Harvard Richard Blake (Robert Young) flirt with the gorgeous Edward's sister Sue Creighton (Virginia Gilmore) and she chooses Vance. However, his past haunts him when the outlaw Jack Slade (Barton MacLane) steals the Western Union cattle disguised of Indians.
""Western Union"" is a good but predictable western directed by Fritz Lang. The story shows the difficulties of the brave and idealistic men responsible for installing the telegraph through the West, facing thieves and Indians. The entertaining story has action, drama, romance and funny situations, but with the exception of the identity of Jack Slade, there is no surprise in the story. Randolph Scott gives another magnificent performance with a great cast. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): ""Os Conquistadores"" (""The Conquerors"")" 1
+385 I do not know what today's movie goers expect, but after 68 years of movie watching.. (Well maybe I didn't watch many movies in the first 9 - 10 years, so make that 58 years of movie watching) I expect to be entertained, not bored to tears, assaulted by continuous profanity (every other word) and idiotic scenes of violence that are presented in with no other purpose in mind but to show blood splattering and body parts being mangled. Surveillance is one of those movies that was made by people who have NO imagination, little if any talent, a total inability to tie scenes together and an unreasonable trait of letting a scene go on and on, long after the purpose for it has elapsed. That anyone would ever think that this was a worthwhile movie, when it is nothing more that Hollywood garbage is beyond me. As a combat veteran I have seen violence, blood and gore, in many forms, and movies like We were soldiers is about as violent as a movie can get, but it has redeeming value. Surveillance must have been dreamed up by persons in a drug induced stupor, with no writing ability, no directorial training, no experience in film editing, and a total lack of contact with reality. Just a stupid movie of two serial killers posing as FBI agents, setting up a scenario to kill some stupid foul mouth cops, etc.. A high priced piece of garbage that only an idiot could like... 0
+386 I'm a big fan of the demonic puppets. Looking at the surface of this one, it looks pretty good! You've got Decapitron, the puppets, and a new villain in THE TOTEM! Unfortunately, the little punk that's doing this project to animate, inanimate objects, can't act. He stinks! His girlfriend is worse. If they were left out, it would probably be cool, BLADE VS. THE TOTEM. I'd watch that for 2 hours. But instead, the puppets role is down played, and the whole movie suffered because of it. The mystical Skull guy who created the totem is corny at best, and Decapitrons appearance is long awaited, short, and really quite disappointing. You'd be better off watching the first one again. 0
+387 "I watched this mini in the early eighties. Sam Waterson proved himself to be a great actor. In fact when he began Law and Order I was disappointed in him as it was not as powerful a role. Unfortunately the good roles do not pay the bills. I wish I could find a copy of this rare series and review it. It is both factual and entertaining. Everyone should see it to know what really happened. I was so moved I purchased and read the book ""Pppenheimer-Shatterer of Worlds"". And saw how this man became an unlikely hero who was never rewarded for his insight. If you get a chance be sure to watch this movie and see what a performance Mr. Waterston can really provide an audience. Enjoy the movies!" 1
+388 "I broke my own rule buying this movie from the $5.88 bin at Walmart. Basically, if a movie has a big star in it, and you've never heard of it before, it's usually for a reason. Well in the case of this movie, the reason is because it SUCKED! They plaster Sandra Bullock's photo and name all over the cover of the DVD as bait, and it reeled this little fishie right on in. I was thinking of donating the disc to charity, or giving it to the library, but I don't think I would want to subject anyone else in the world to this movie. Worst lines: ""What do you mean army buddies?"" ""What do you mean your dad?""" 0
+389 "and I have seen a lot of films. I saw this in the theatre in 1989 and to this day I remember the sickening urge to walk out. If you like John Belushi, respect his talent, or even the sanctity of the cinema-- this film has nothing to offer you. It is mostly a pathetic showcase for the writer of Belushi's biography, Bob Woodward. As we see the progression of Belushi's life pass on the screen, Woodward actually shows up in the film like a ghost character. The most offensive scene occurs when Belushi is dying, looks up from his deathbed to see the author standing above him and he weakly utters ""Breathe for me, Woodward."" There are too many terrible things to mention them all, the least of which is the opening that has Belushi jumping out of his body bag in the morgue and getting into a taxi driven by a guy named ""Angel."" I'll leave it at that." 0
+390 "Ignoring Rocky 3, this is easily Hulk Hogan's best film, and it still rates as one of the worst films ever. Hulk Hogan essentially plays Hulk Hogan, bringing his wrestling buddies in for a film, with all the cliches to go along with it - the crooked promoter, the unstoppable monster, the injured kid, the sexy woman and... ""dookie""." 0
+391 It was awful plain and simple. What was their message? Where was the movie going with this? It has all the ingredients of a sub-B grade movie. From plotless storyline the bad acting to the cheesey slow-mo cinematography. I'd sooner watch a movie I've already seen like Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, even Grease. There are NO likeable characters. In the end you just want everyone to die already. Save 2 hours of your life and skip this one. 0
+392 This wonderful film is a love story, and shows that not all relationships are destined to last. Even so they can be great & worth the pain & suffering of breakup.
Director Pieter Verhoeff gives us an insight of the period around 1900, the way society (mis)treats women, and how a very strong woman (Nynke) deals with. With great costumes, landscapes, lovely music and good actors and acting this photoplay draws you in for the length of the movie.
At first the ending is a bit sudden, a page describing the rest of her life scrolls. On reflection this is a great (the best) way to have your own fantasy create the rest of her life.
This was the second movie for me that had people sit while the end titles scrolled by (The first being Schindler's List). Apparently the movie had this effect on everybody. 1
+393 "This movie was release when I was 15 and I could easily relate to the themes the film portrayed.
That was over 24 years ago and I haven't seen the movie since. This time around I cringed at some of the acting but still appreciate the film for what it is.
Life is not always fair and the good guys don't always win in fact I think the movie did well to reflect that especially as a teenager the pricks always did better with a lot of girls. Also it doesn't matter how nice you are you cannot make someone like you. Girls/boys like who they want to like no matter how hard you try otherwise. Sometimes you just gotta let go and say next.
Gary does a good job showing the intensity of his feelings for Karen. This is so true of teenagers when they get fixated on someone.
I remember sitting around with mates laughing our arses off at some of the antics. The acting is not quite there compared with Fast Times at Ridgemount High but it kicks ass over this movie simply because FTARH has a lame viewer friendly ending where as this movie has a realistic ending. Nice guys finish last!! Gary comes across as pretty lame cringe worthy material but we all know guys like this who are far to sensitive. We all know a David, fun guy who makes you laugh.
Some people on here bag the ending but hello the ending is exactly what can happen in real life. Some chicks just go back for more no matter how bad the dude treats them, especially at that age. I have experienced that first hand.
Great sound track too!! U2 ""I will follow"" - Jesus is it that old??" 1
+394 "This film set the standard for African-American film excellence when it was made. I heard on various stories on the film through time, that there was a push for an Academy Award nomination when it was released. This film plays on various emotions, and you definitely feel for all of the characters. Sure, some of the acting is a little wooden, but fortunately, those parts aren't pivotal. The music is sensational, and if you don't think the ending is a tear-jerker, you have no heart in your chest. If you watch ""Cooley High"", you will see that many, many films have copied various elements from it in order to strengthen their own films. The biggest example of this is ""Boyz N The Hood""." 1
+395 "If you find the depiction of violent murders and wanton police brutality expressed in a plot less film with glacial pacing entertaining, then you're bound to enjoy Surveillance. This film was garbage for both the mind and spirit. The notion that this is a ""thriller"" is comical; that would imply some kind of tension and twists. You kept waiting for the story to actually finish ""starting"". It never rises above a glorification of weak-minded violent criminals and individuals from all walks of life. Picture all of the violence of ""No Country for Old Men"" without any kind of chase or sympathetic characters. Thrill-killers run amok. The acting is good, mostly, but the script is a pile. Don't bother, and tell your friends to don't bother." 0
+396 [CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!]
Garfield and his owner Jon Arbuckle were in a rut. They basically had no life at all. All they did was lay around and count the ceiling tiles. Jon even organized his sock drawer according to color and fabric. He needed a life. So he consults a book on the subject that tells him to meet a woman. A singles' bar was a great place to start. Unfortunately, when the music started and Jon hit the dance floor, we see what made disco die: Jon killed it. Jon next tried to pick up girls at the video store. He ended up feeling down in the mouth. Literally. The laundromat was no prize either when Jon and his would-be date get a glimpse of each other's underwear. Jon tried to act all buff at the beach, but soon he angered a real buff guy, which left Jon feeling, once again, down in the mouth. Literally. Jon then tried to pick up girls walking and jogging by. No avail. Jon pulled out a guitar and sings the blues. Unfortunately when he mentioned his cat being fat, a fat man walked up and stomped Jon's guitar. It was hopeless.
Fortunately for Jon, an ad flashed on the TV: an ad for Lorenzo's School for the Personality Impaired. It guaranteed a lifeless person to get a life in a few easy steps. Jon and Garfield attend the class. The building didn't exactly look the same way it did on TV, nor did Lorenzo act as peppy as he did on TV. Jon sat next to a pretty girl named Mona. So while Lorenzo taught his lessons of introducing yourself, checking your pulse, and pretending to speak a foreign language, Jon and Mona get to know one another. They leave together, forgetting all about Garfield. At home, Jon and Mona just sat on the porch and talked. Garfield was jealous of Mona for fear that she would take Jon away from him. Garfield envisioned the future: Jon and Mona get married, she moves in, and soon she gives birth to a little Arbuckle who is overjoyed at pulling Garfield's tale. Back to the present, Garfield would not stand for it. He tried to get Jon to get rid of Mona, until she started scratching behind his ears. But then Jon learned that Mona was allergic to cats. So that was basically the end of their relationship. But they still saw each other every now and then, and Garfield was sure to be with them.
Another hilarious Garfield TV special! This one was made during the run of TV's Garfield and Friends. Garfield was slimmed down somewhat. SOMEwhat. Since hie early 1980's cartoons. The scenes of Jon trying to pick up chicks is funny, so is the one where the fat guy stomps on Jon's guitar. Good ol' Lorenzo Music is back as Garfield. Thom Huge is Jon. Frank Welker (The third man of 1,000 voices) is Lorenzo. And June Foray (The woman of 1,000 voices) is Mona. If you like Garfield, then I recommend you see Garfield Gets A Life today! It, along with Here Comes Garfield, and Garfield on the Town, were just released on DVD! So check them all out today! You are guaranteed a good time. Hey, has Garfield ever let you down before?
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+397 I was blubbing like an idiot during the last ten minutes of this exceptional piece of television. I have to say that the idea of sitting down to view 90 minutes of what was bound to be pretty depressing material on a Sunday, was not a welcome one. The thought of yet another, over worthy, BAFTA winning possibility did not enthuse me......However the end result knocked me for 6. This is some of the best television I have seen in ages. For years I was under the impression that all originality had left the BBC's drama department. Our Friends in the North was the last production that truly blew me away and that was 10 years ago. However faith is restored and honour is satisfied. David Tenant was incredible! So many actors I can think of would have really gone to town on a part like this, but never once did I see Mr Tenant as an actor or as the Doctor, all I saw was Alan Hamilton. I haven't had my heart wrenched this much since Daniel Craigs performance as Geordie Peacock all those years ago. Sarah Parish was also incredible and I really hope this role brings her better roles in the future. All of the cast were great but special mention must go to the director who really placed us inside Alans head. The toaster scene, in particular, made me feel quite queasy. 1
+398 A touching movie about a talented woman who struggles with a society and a love that structurally underestimate her. The issues are subtly addressed and timeless, as many of the depicted difficulties between man and woman still exist in Dutch society today. This movie is a tribute to all modern women without dwelling on feminism. Not only the story is well told, the acting and the scenery are great as well. 1
+399 "Oh f*cking hell, where should I start... First of all; this show is just another stupid American non-funny so called comedy which has pathetic acting and very very poor humor. The American way of laughing-track business makes the whole thing even worse. How come I can hear laughter, yet there's nothing funny happening? Pretty stupid, eh? This show is only for those American people who haven't ever heard that there are far more funnier, better and wittier comedies - not only in Great Brittain, but also in America (The Simpsons for example). I simply can't understand what is so good about ""Reba"" that it has lasted for long a while in television. It has nothing new to offer, it underestimates the (possible) viewers in so many ways and it simply isn't funny at all. I could have lived with the fact that there are so bad shows as ""Reba"", but why the hell they had to run it here in Finland. If I see few seconds of this horrible show the rest of the day is ruined for me. Take my word and believe me - this show sucks ass even more than these kind of American ""comedies"" usually does. This is simply horrible. Do yourself a favor; don't ever watch this peace of sh*t.
Well I leave the commenting for those who now this language better. Thanks for your (possible) interest." 0
+400 "I thought i could see something good but... I am tired after seeing this movie, i don't know what i hated the most: the script, the acting, the FX or the music. Try to picture the worst Power Rangers episode and would still be to kind. I've seen better FX in FPS Games( The touch with the bone sword or his breath that is making the people disappear in a green smoke is touch of genius) and the music seems to come from a spaghetti western. I did liked how the women in the car was screaming, when the ""monster"" was walking around the car (even if she's looking in the wrong way). So give your self a break and don't watch this thing, at least call somebody up to see a horror movie with you, trust me you will end up playing monopoly for some kicks." 0
+401 "I wanted to like this movie. I really, really did. I was so excited when I saw the preview, which scared the hell out of me. But when I saw the actual film, I was disappointed. The acting is stilted, and the attempts at comedy are woefully out of place and forced. And I'm sorry, but a boy being chased by a turd in a bedpan is not funny or scary, it's just stupid. I grew up on the Bell Witch legend, so I know quite a bit about it. A lot of facts in the movie are right on target, but this film should have been much better. The entire birthday party scene, for example, lasts about fifteen minutes, adds nothing to the plot or the story, and should have been left on the cutting room floor. A more heavy-handed editor might have been able to get a decent film out of this mess.
Please understand, I'm not in any way, shape or form involved with the other Bell Witch movie, and I'm not trying to ""attack"" this IMDb listing. I'm just telling it like it is." 0
+402 This is an excellent movie. Phoolan had no role model's to base her actions on, yet was able to bring about very necessary change to a land that was living in darkness when it comes to female treatment. I like the fact that it was a real story rather than made up, it added to the horror of the story, & the triumph. 1
+403 "If not the best movie ever made, ""Babette's Feast"" is certainly among the most loving. This is a wonderful exploration of the meaning of artistry, generosity, loyalty, and grace. Humor is mixed with tender longing; characters are treated with searching honesty but also deep respect. There are meditations here on memory, fate, old age and faithfulness. Marvellous camera work by cinematographer Henning Kristiansen: seldom have wrinkled faces looked so luminous in the candle-light. The meal is accompanied by delicious period music, Brahms, Mozart and simple folk hymns. Enjoy this feast for the eyes and the spirit, for as the General says: ""Mercy and truth have met together, and righteousness and bliss shall kiss one another.""" 1
+404 So keira knightly is in it...So automatically we compare this film to attonement. Aside rom the fact that this film is also wartime and her appearance is uncanning, these films are totally different.
The Actors work well, i think one good thing is there is no memorable person, they are a team.
If you want a film where things happen, then id advise another as the story of this film is about human interaction and their physche's damaged by their experiences and how their lives are intertwined.
This film have genuine interaction, perfect pause moments that make you hold your breath. No its not exciting, but it is gripping if you can empathise with these characters. At moments i wondered if this film may have been better as a theatrical play rather than a movie. We expect a lot from movies as everything is possible, and yet with theatre we allow for interaction and rely on belief.
There are things wrong with it if your looking for a blockbuster, if you look for nothing and allow the film to take you in, move you, allow yourself to forget these stars, and not to judge them as actors but let them become people, you will truly ind yourself moved.
GO ON!! give it a go! 1
+405 since the plot like Vertigo or Brian DePalma's Obsession, till to the score by Peter Chase that reminds the sounds of Bernard Herrmann, this little pearl seems to be sight from fews. Remarkable playing by Romane Boeringer and Vincent Cassel in a bohemian Paris portrayed from the famous Thierry Arbogast. A little cult! It is a pity that the only version available on DVD are the french one and the English. Directed by a controversial artist as Gilles Mimouni, it could be considered a little homage to the Cinema masterworks. It is a french movie, and as all of them, not for all, we could say a d'essai cinema. Even if not so publicized, it could be remembered for several reason. 1
+406 "Here is a rundown of a typical Rachael Ray Show:
1. The awful theme song begins to play, and Rachael descends wearing her Snapcrotch outfit in this bizarre cargo elevator. 2. She begins running around screaming and/or insulting the audience, then yells at them sit down. 3. An awkward monologue.
(The next are in any order) 4. A segment tooting Rachael's own horn (i.e. ""I Lost 500 Pounds with Rach's Recipes, ""Rachael Ray Saved my Life,"" ""Rachael's Fashion Tips."") 5. A totally useless D.I.Y. tip (i.e. how to engrave words into casserole dishes, how to use your washing machine as a salad spinner, how to build a tube of lipstick with a light on it.) 6. The unleashing of horrible recipe on the unsuspecting audience (reaction shots of first bites are never shown). 7. A celebrity guest with an awkward interview, followed by some obviously scripted questions from the audience. 8. A person who gets help from one of Rachael's cronies (i.e. the I say yes to everything woman, the I own nothing but overalls lady, and the I can't find time to put on makeup housewife). What would they do without you Rachael. *gasp*
Reasons that this show should be avoided like the plague: 1. Fakeness: Rachael Ray claims that entire show is unscripted. Many people who have attended tapings of the show have claimed that the entire show is scripted. Many of these same people have also mentioned that there is even a very strict dress code for the show.
2. Her show jumps around too much: Where as Oprah, who is the highest rated talk show host of all time has a definite theme for her show, Rachael's jumps around like an ADHD soda child on crack. Her show averages perhaps 10, short, worthless segments a show. On second you will be getting fashion tips from Kojo, and the next Rachael will be making gross stuffed ""Spanish"" peppers with manchego cheese, and the next their will be a giant anaconda up on stage, and the next, well you get the picture.
3. Rachael is a poor host with bad ideas: Aside from her grating personality, Rachael's hosting ability is terrible, at best. Her questions for her celebrity guests are poor, and often times not even relevant to the interview, and her segments are unappealing and offer little educational, or humorous value.
In conclusion, you need not waste your time with this schlock. It will be canceled soon anyways." 0
+407 By Randolph Scott standards of the 1950s, this is a disappointing and heavy-handed star western. Two or three of the characters could be dispensed with, while two or three other characters could be given more prominence. (The humour needs to be completely rewritten.) De Toth handles the action well - as always - but his grasp of the overall narrative is weak. 0
+408 Nightbreed is definitely my most favorite movie, I've worn more than one tape as it is. The make-up is awesome, the story is lovely. It takes a few different twists and isn't quite as deep as the story it's based on (Cabal, by Clive Barker) but for a movie adaption it stays very true to source material. The only problem with this movie were the producer's vain attempts to turn it into a teen slasher movie, hence the changed ending to allow for sequels *eye rolls*. Apparently someday we're going to be getting a Director's cut that will (I hope) clear up this bit of nonsense. Until then, I'd suggest it to anyone who like dark fantasy type horror as opposed to Freddy/Jason/Micheal type slashers. I really don't know what would be comparable... 1
+409 This is a family movie that was broadcast on my local ITV station at 1.00 am a couple of nights ago . This might be a strange decision on the part of the schedulers but THE REAL HOWARD SPITZ is a rather strange film , strange in the way it doesn't want to upset its audience . Come on there's nothing kids like more than sadism and that's why Roald Dahl was such a popular author for children . It also explains why DOCTOR WHO was such a successful show across the world . In this screenplay you're just dying for pulp fiction author to do something nasty to the kids but this doesn't happen . I'm not advocating child abuse but to see Howard Spitz lose his rag at the little ones would have made the movie rather better . Can you imagine how much worse KINDERGARTEN COP would have been if the producers had gone all PC ? I mean if you're making a movie centered around a children's author who hates children shouldn't the story show and not tell ?
Much of the problem lies with director Vadim Jean and you do get the feeling he doesn't know how to handle the material which is bad news for the movie . As someone previously noted the soundtrack is haphazard and Kelsey Grammar is very wooden . I guess he was trying to play it dead pan just like in that show he's famous for but it fails to work here and there's many scenes with quiet ridiculous camera angles which seem unintentional but which are very distracting . But at the end of the day the main problem remains that the potential is ruined because no one wanted to offend the audiences sensibilities 0
+410 "Wow, was this version of THE RACKETEER tough to watch! While none of the other reviews have mentioned this, the public domain version I watched was seriously flawed. The sound track was off by about 10 seconds--meaning the dialog and action never came close to matching. So, you'd hear something occur well before you saw it--a very confusing proposition! The worst is where you hear a gun shot and only later doe the guy get hit and slump to his death in a taxi.
While this seriously marred the film, it also made concentrating on the dialog easier--and showed the serious shortcomings of it as well. The dialog was simply awful--often delivered with almost no inflection or feeling. As one review said, it was like watching a high school play. Part of this is understandable, as sound was a new medium, but this film's dialog was bad even compared to other 1929 films--really bad. And, like many of these early sound films, the film was just too talky--with sappy and overly melodramatic language and just not much action. And you'd THINK with a title like ""The Racketeer"" that there would be some action!! However, it's really a sappy romance--with very little action.
The film finds Carol Lombard straddled with an alcoholic musician. She herself ends up stealing to try to take care of him--and the crook, Robert Armstrong, comes to her assistance. When Armstrong catches her cheating at cards, he covers for her and then helps the drunk brother to get on his feet--and naturally he falls for her in the process. The problem is that once the drunk sobers up, he, too, wants Lombard and she needs to choose between them. Wow...a recovering drunk or a mobster...talk about a couple great prospects! Overall, it's a bit hard to rate considering the lousy print I saw. However, even if you ignore this, the film has a lot of problems due to its poor use of dialog and excessively talky nature. And...it was sappy too boot." 0
+411 "Corniness Warning. As many fellow IMDb users already know, I'm not a corny, cheesy person. If you don't want to read this kind of review, then go.
To tell you the truth, you're hearing this from a man who laughed through Titanic and almost broke his parents' tape from continuously rewinding the propeller scene.
---Spoilers---
One day, I went off to the theatres with two friends to see Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, last year in August. The boring trailers rolled on until one started off so calmly. It was for Radio. The moment I saw the trailer, I just had to see this movie on opening weekend. When that weekend rolled along, Scary Movie 3 was out too so many teenagers were there waiting in line that Friday night. It turns out the movie sold out and those teens were so desperate to see a movie, they went and also sold out Good Boy and Radio. I couldn't get a ticket and the following weeks, I was busy with more important things. About 5 months later, my friend rented Radio. He let me borrow it and I watched it in my room. I'll tell you this now, this is the ONLY movie I have ever seen that got me crying EVER. When Radio's mother died, it just came out automatically. The next day, I went off to Blockbuster and bought the DVD.
Well enough of my stupid personal story, let me tell you about the movie.
Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as a mentally challenged man nick-named Radio. Ed Harris co-stars and this movie is directed by Mike Tollin. Based on a true story, Radio is a teenager who has a life by spending most of his day alone. He goes around with a shopping cart picking up whatever he can and is always carrying a radio around. He's got his own collection. At the end of every day, he goes home to his mother. He never went to school until later in the film. One day, Radio passes by the local high school while the football team is practicing. A football flies over the fence and Radio picks it up and continues on. Ed Harris plays Mr. Jones, the football coach. They meet and this is the life of Radio.
Throughout the whole movie, Radio and Coach Jones spend quality time together, both teaching each other things. It is beautiful to see how the movie goes to the highest joys, the lowest lows, and just seeing Radio live his life. You will laugh, cry, and live the life of Radio with him. This movie holds a special place in my heart along with Toy Story and others. This is a must-see for the whole family, by yourself, or if you're someone who just wants a great drama. Radio is one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. Radio will never be forgotten by me. Never.
As Ed Harris' character said greatly near the end of the movie:
""We're not teaching Radio, Radio is teaching us.""
My Rating: 8/10
Eliason A." 1
+412 "I had a bad feeling when I saw the cheap title work. It only took a couple of scenes to confirm that this movie is a real stinker! The only enjoyment I got out of this was to laugh at the technical flaws (example - the background ""car sounds"" audio just disappears during the scene with Danny and Dog in Dog's car). Production shows a total lack of imagination (example - slow motion machine gun fire repeats many times). Sandra Bullock plays essentially a bit part, completely unnecessary to the plot. To say that this movie actually HAS a plot is doing more justice to the writing than it deserves. The antique computer hardware is kind of interesting. This film was released in 1982 (not 1987 as the IMDb database indicates) and then current ""high tech"" was an amber screen on a 4.8 MHz IBM PC with floppy drives. Maybe the PC was the real star of the movie... at least it was interesting.
We got this on DVD for a couple of bucks in the bargain bin at WalMart. As the other reviewer notes, we paid too much!" 0
+413 I'm so glad I taped this film when it came on BBC last month! It blew my mind, so gut wrenching and real. David Tennant is absolutely fabulous in this, even though his character isn't always that easy to like or identify with. The final scene where he plays the song just broke my heart, those eyes....
I'm guessing that he made this film in between the Dr. Who series, and that makes it even more of an achievement for me. I just love Dr. Who and yet I saw absolutely nothing of him in Mr. Tennants portrayal of this man who knows that he has changed and struggles to create some sort of new identity and life.
great little intense drama! 1
+414 I hafta watch crap like this all the way through to see if there are any redeemable qualities whatsoever to justify including it in my clients' video libraries. Don't you watch this, not even a minute of it, unless someone has a gun to your head. You will, as I did, moan & groan at least 500 times, and pray that one of the one- dimensional characters, all played by really bad actors, would turn and shoot you dead.
Even if you are the biggest Sandra Bullock fan in the world, it is not worth even watching the two or three short scenes in which she appears.
I want to kick the asses of the sleazy marketing people who put Sandra's huge picture on the face of this DVD box and have them thrown in jail for mugging me or something like that. I really wish I had the chance to read a review of this film before I bought it.
Please, give me a call, and I will pay you $10 to remove this movie immediately from my inventory before it stinks up the whole place! (just kidding--please don't call) 0
+415 as i said in the other comment this is one of the best teen movies of all time,and one of my personal favorites. to me this movie is the second best teen movie of all time. second only to the breakfast club. the last american virgin is also maybe the most honest teen movie of all time. it's underrated,and pretty much an unknown movie to a lot of people. it comes on TBS maybe once a year,but sometimes longer. the first half of this movie is a sex comedy with a few honest scenes. then the second half is pure honest,and most of the time serious. with only a few comic scenes. in my opinion this is the best soundtrack of all time. i've never heard this many great songs in one movie before. there are 4 love songs in this movie that i think are some of the best love songs in history. the movie is about a pizza boy named gary who is a virgin. hes in high school who has a couple of best friends. his two friends are sex-sarved teens. the first half of the movie is pretty much sexual misadventures. that are very funny. gary is major in love with the new girl in school. he later finds out that his best friend is going out with her. he also cheats on the side. you can feel the love gary has for this girl very much. you can feel it even more in the second half. gary's friend turns out to be a creep. but his other friend is pretty cool. the movie shows how mean people can be. you can relate to a lot of this movie. the plot sounds like your typcial teen sex comedy. but it's so much more than that. it's a very honest movie. it's also very 80ish which i love. if you love the 80's or grew-up in the 80's,rent this movie. but there may be some people that don't like the 80's,but still may like this movie. i first saw this movie back in 1987 i think. it's very entertaining,and very funny. it combines very touching moments with very funny moments. it's an underrated gem! i have the movie. i love it! i give the last american virgin ***1/2 out of **** 1
+416 I saw this DVD on sale and bought it without a second thought, despite not even having known it was out since this is one of my favorite books of all time. As soon as I got home I raced to watch it only to find myself utterly disappointed. While it is true that this film is somewhat based on the book, the similarities end there. The characters are changed (ie Finny seems more a pompous jerk than anything else whereas Gene seems to be somewhat of a hillbilly), scenes are misplaced or altogether changed (ie. Lepper), many characters are missing and famous lines/thought are missing. The movie does attempt to portray some feeling that the previous one lacked but it is done in a lackluster way that makes for a flat boring movie. It is the depth of character and feeling that makes the book such a classic and this movie takes those things and utterly destroys them in its rewriting. 0
+417 A gem from Japan, where so many of the world's best films are being made today. Stylistically, this isn't anything all that special. It's just a simple drama (with some comic overtones) about recognizable people going about their lives. Yuko Tanaka, best known for voicing the character Lady Eboshi in Princess Mononoke, plays a 50 year old spinster. She's takes pride in her health, spending each morning in a vigorous workout as she delivers milk up and down the steep hills of Nagasaki. After she is done with this part time job, she works her regular job as a clerk at a grocery store (called S-Mart, which made this Army of Darkness fan giggle). Along her milk route lives a 50 year old man, whose wife is dying. It turns out the milk woman and the man, a child services worker, dated in high school, and each apparently still have something of a crush on the other. The film actually has some major narrative problems. When the screenwriter actually wants the two unrequited lovers to unite, he uses a pretty unbelievable deus ex machina technique. The climactic sequence is also really forced. But most of the film is beautifully small and observant of the two main characters, as well as many side characters. The film also has several subplots that seem like they will eventually weigh the film down, but never end up doing so. I think the best thing in the film is Tanaka's heartbreaking performance as the lonely milk woman, who has resigned herself to being alone for the rest of her life. Whatever the problems were, the film mostly transcends them. 1
+418 I think that it's great how Chiller picked up this series and showing it for this generation. Film making has come such a long way especially with the special effects and for one to be able to watch archived shows that they never knew existed, they will certainly be able to see the progress compared to now. MONSTERS is neither lame nor spectacular but it is entertaining. It takes creativity for the types of story lines they came up with and each generation seems to have it's own horror series. This particular series was not as horrifying as the Friday The 13th, The Series, nor as adult oriented as the Freddy's Nightmares..it was something that an entire family could watch and still get a laugh and a fright at the same time. I am happy the Chiller Channel shows it in their line-up, I am just about caught up on the episodes I missed when I was growing up. 1
+419 I saw Bandit Queen in 2005, over a decade after it was made amidst widespread controversy in India. The language, the stark treatment and the natural acting (by a relatively unknown cast for that time) might have been even more shocking at that time for an Indian populace more familiar with fantasy cinema. The film, the cast, and Shekhar Kapoor, deserve accolades for the breakthrough effort.
The plot is not very different from a typical revenge drama made in various forms in India. In fact, there have been several fictional accounts of this particular story itself. The reason why this stands out is that it's supposed to be a first person account of someone who actually went through all this, and a lot else that doesn't find place on the screen, and survived to tell the tale. Survived long enough to see her story made into a movie at least. Phoolan Devi didn't live very long after being released from prison in 1994.
The film scores on several counts. The cinematography is brilliant. The music is apt. The cast, many of whom became more familiar names later, is very good. But the screenplay is patchy. Things move too fast and in jerks at times. It's understandable though, because there are just too many strands that need to be tied together to make it all cohesive. Or maybe I felt that because I have read Mala Sen's book, which is a more detailed and better, though obviously not as shocking as the visual, account of Phoolan Devi's travails, and which is purported to be one of the main sources for the film.
There are some factual ambiguities too. According to Phoolan Devi, she wasn't present when the Behmai massacre took place, and despite claiming to be the dictated account of Phoolan herself, she is shown to participate, and in fact initiate, the massacre. Then the final scene where Phoolan surrenders shows her touching the feet of the Chief Minister, while in reality she had surrendered to a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. Symbolic value only, but shows that Phoolan didn't want to show servitude to a living, ordinary person. It would have been nice to show the Chief Minister to have some resemblance to Arjun Singh, who many remember was the CM of Madhya Pradesh then.
But these are small chinks in this eminently well-made movie, a rare gem to come out from the mainstream Indian film industry, made by a man who before this was known best for the ultimate masala movie of the late 80s - Mr India. 1
+420 "I watched this episode with high hopes after seeing it on so many people's ""Favourite episodes"" list. I'm not boasting in any way, but from the start, I realised they were in some sort of toybox/can, with the huge eye looking down on them, to the type of characters in there. Even though throughout the episode, the questions of ""Who are we?"", ""Where are we?"", ""What's outside?"" carry the suspense of the episode (which I unfortunately already figured out), I must say that different types of characters and the interaction between them did make the episode interesting enough. Although the twist of the story may have been harder to guess if ALL of them were (toy) soldiers." 0
+421 "This is one of those movies which get better with each viewing. I watched it three times and actually registered on IMDb because I wanted to comment on it. Movies ""about food"" have been done before, some of them are really good - as, for instance, a certain Japanese comedy which aficionados of Asian cinema will know anyway. But this one really is in its own league. At its core is a protestant Christian parable symbolizing the ideal of kindness but, far from being dogmatic, it also addresses the ""good"" in each and every of us, regardless of our religious beliefs or lack thereof. There is a pervading understatement and refinement in Babette's Feast but this makes the message of the movie, if anything, stronger, not at all weaker. If you cannot attend the extraordinary physical banquet offered by Babette, you're still welcome to this feast of the soul. Highly recommended!!" 1
+422 "it seems like if you are going to post here it going to be a 10 star rating ,nobody ever seems to dislike anything ,well i am honest, some don't like that but here we go, rachel ray show is just plain awful.!!!!!!, this show reminds me of the snl character linda whatever if she had a cooking -whatever show.i must say i liked rachel on the food network on $35-$40 a day but i am sorry she does not have enough life experience to make her interesting day in and day out,give me ham on the street, anthony bourdain , interesting folks,but most of all i find her annoying, she actually told a member of the studio audience to ""shut up"" yes in a kidding way but shut up is shut up, and who cares about her pet stories, sorry rachel you been cancelled!!!!" 0
+423 "If you find the first 30 minutes of this film to be so slow that you wonder why you're watching it, don't give up. Also, hearing the Danish language is a bit new to most North Americans, who don't see and hear a lot of Danish films. Anyway, as the film progressed it got better and better and the viewer is rewarded for his/her patience.
Being a fan of the movie, ""Out Of Africa,"" this film piqued my interest because it's based on a short novel by Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen), the major character in that film.
The meal - Babette's feast - was amazing. I'm no chef, but I was impressed! How one interprets the story, too, varies, I suppose depending on how much you read into this, and where you stand religion-wise. If the latter, how you look at the definition of ""legalism"" can affect how you interpret this story.
In any case, it's a fine film, but don't watch this if you're dieting." 1
+424 A quite easy to watch tale of 2 thieves, with that love/hate type relationship between them. Chrisopher Walken stars and is very good as the silent rogue with a scam bigger than he's letting on. 1
+425 """Summer of My German Soldier"" was one of the many TV movies that became a staple of the small screen in the 1970s (others were ""Brian's Song"", ""Sybil"" and ""Someone's Watching Me!""). It portrays a Jewish girl (Kristy McNichol) befriending a German POW (Bruce Davison) in WWII-era Georgia. One of the things that the movie shows is that many of the German soldiers weren't really Nazis, but were just drafted. Watching the movie, I got a real sense of how things must have been in the South back then; I mean, can you imagine being a Jewish person accused of supporting the enemy?
So, I certainly recommend this movie. I believe that it's always important to show the things portrayed here. Occasional overacting keeps the movie from being a full-scale masterpiece, but they usually do quite well. I hope that the movie eventually comes out on DVD. Also starring Esther Rolle and Michael Constantine (the ""My Big Fat Greek Wedding"" patriarch)." 1
+426 "I checked this out for free at the library, and I still feel ripped off. Yes, Sandra Bullock is actually in it, but only in five scenes totaling up to barely 5 minutes, and even those are fairly painful to watch. The rest of the movie is so bad that you'll spend most of the time hoping it will end soon, but only if you're one of those people who have to finish a movie once they start it. Everyone else will just turn it off. Don't worry, you aren't going to miss anything. Bullock's lines (assuming that you were tricked into watching this because her name is plastered on the case) are essentially just parroting of other characters lines, like this dialog:
Lisa (Bullock) - ""Danny, please tell me what is going on.""
Danny - ""I don't know.""
Lisa - ""Whaddaya mean you don't know?""
Danny - ""I don't know - it's something to do with my Dad.""
Lisa - ""Whaddaya mean your Dad?""
Danny - ""I don't know - he ****ed up or something.""
Lisa - ""Why am I here?""
Danny - ""I'm sorry Lisa. I don't know.""
(moments later) Danny - ""Some army buddies of my Dad . . . ""
Lisa - ""Whaddaya mean army buddies?""
See what I mean?
Bottom line - Just say no." 0
+427 "Finding this piece sandwiched between a stale prequel and a rehashed 80s machomovie on a UPN affiliate's midday Saturday program would be misleading. It deserves better and definitely uses its talented leads' best attributes to its maximum advantage. Bracco and Walken team to provide a movie that while perhaps predictable to those familiar with their genre, do the streetwise, 'troubled minds' routine that they are so good at portraying. For a chance to ride a psychological roller coaster a la Fuqua's ""Training Day,"" dive back into the world of early '90s TV movies to find ""Scam""!" 1
+428 "Although not a big Coen brothers fan, I am an admirer of their dark humor films like 'Fargo' and 'Miller's Crossing.' I have been much less impressed by their other comic mode, goofy-camp (or is that Camp Goofy?) Unfortunately, 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' falls into the latter category and isn't even as good as 'The Big Lebowski' or 'The Hudsucker Proxy.'
'O Brother' is basically an episodic series of in-jokes without much point, and not all that much humor or cleverness either. As most reviewers have noted, the film's plot is very loosely and, as far as I could tell, quite arbitrarily based on The Odyssey. Its main character, Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney), is an 'adventurer' like his Homeric namesake and has as his 'real' goal the return home to prevent the marriage of his wife Penny to a suitor. Of course, we don't discover that this is what the Clooney/Ulysses character really wants until long after we've stopped caring. And what does Homer have to do with ""Cool Hand Luke"" chain gangs, Ku Klux Klan meetings a la ""Indiana Jones"" cult gatherings, a disbarred lawyer's vocabulary, a talent for blue-grass country music singing, an association with Baby Face Nelson, a Clark Gable lookalike hairdo, and other random and sundry character traits and encounters? I leave that for others to discern.
The allusion to Preston Sturges' 'Sullivan's Travels' in 'O Brother's' title is equally pointless. Yes, viewers familiar with the Sturges minor screwball comedy classic might find it mildly rewarding to recognize the title of the socially conscious Depression movie Sullivan abandons Hollywood and comedy hoping to make. And they might even be mildly amused by a couple of shot/scene riffs (e.g. hopping freight cars, and the chain gang shuffle into view a movie). But so what? The Coen brothers don't seem to have anything to add to the art-for-art's-sake versus moral high seriousness critical debate about the function of art. They obviously fall into the former school, but that doesn't seem to motivate the reference in the slightest. Is it an homage? If so, why make it? I like post-modern pop culture reference and textual play as much as the next person, but it's a lot nicer when it amounts to something at least tonally, if not thematically, consistent and not just an arbitrary concoction.
This screenplay is simply a silly mess. The only consistent, and consistently pleasing, element is the folk/country music soundtrack. It doesn't have much to do with Homer or Preston Sturges, but, considering the rest of the film, that's probably a good thing. On the other hand, I'd recommend using the price of admission on the soundtrack CD." 0
+429 I've discovered this movie accidentally and it was really a nice surprise. A Christmas Classic,it's also one of the fine comedies of the 40s. The story line is simple : Elisabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck) makes out her living by writing culinary columns for a magazine. At Christmas time, her boss, Alexander Yardley (Sydney Greenstreet) asks her to invite a young weakened sailor in the Connecticut farm she write about. The only problem is : She hasn't got any farm and she can't cook. To get out of the jam, Elisabeth agrees to marry a wealthy friend (Reginald Gardiner,who has a farm) and flies for Connecticut with her wonderful cook Uncle Felix.
There's a fine direction by Peter Godfrey and the cast is really wonderful : Stanwyck has never been better as this witty and yet romantic woman. Greenstreet, Gardiner and Sakall make hilarious and human supporting characters. The only weak point is the leading man, Dennis Morgan. He starts well but as the movie goes on, becomes really a bore. One almost feels sorry for Elisabeht Lane to ends up with him rather than with Gary Cooper or David Niven who both would have been more suitable for the part. Anyway, this is a joyful Christmas time movie with a refreshing score and I advice it to everyone who likes to spend funny and sweet Holidays...in Connecticut. 1
+430 This film got roasted by the boys at MST3K, but it's actually a neat and nasty piece of low-budget film noir. The plot is tight, the characters are believable (within the good-boy-gets-obsessed-with-bad-girl genre), the pacing is solid, the climax is well-handled, and the cast is bolstered by several fine character actors. True, most of the time you want to hit the protagonist with a brick, but he's actually quite effectively creepy when he plays the mastermind. The scenes between him and his dad are quite powerful, in a minimalist kind of way. Sure it's depressing, but that's the point. Good movie. 1
+431 I am a huge fan of Harald Zwart, and I just knew that I had to see this movie, even though I can't say I'm a soccer fan. But watching this just filled my heart with joy, and I had a great time in the movies watching it.
Bjørn Fast Nagell does a tremendous job directing this movie, and even though you notice the main characters are new at acting, they grow with the movie and makes it what it is. Even though it is supposed to be a soccer movie, there is surprisingly little soccer in it. The whole idea is to show the six guys making up the word N O R W A Y on their trip to the World Cup in soccer playing in Germany this year.
If you're only gonna see one Norwegian movie this year, this is the one.. 1
+432 Despite its New York setting & New York characters, 'Summer in the City' is not an American movie, it is better than that. What is most unusual is the mixing of styles and genres. Director Niami's shows a deft touch in combining comedy with tragedy, pathos with drama.
The secret of Niami's success appears to be a smorgasboard of great characters - each could have their own film built around them - and then filling them out with beautifully realized performances from one of the most wonderfully eclectic casts one would struggle to find in the same country let alone in the same movie, ranging from Bai Ling to Ornella Muti, Robert Burke to Peter Stormare who here reveals that he has a lot more in him than the bad guy stereotypes he plays in Hollywood pictures. Even Sandra Bernhard is funny here !
An added bonus, cream on the substantial cake, is John Cale's soundtrack. 1
+433 Formula movie about the illegitimate son of a rich Chilenian who stands to inherit a fortune and gets mixed up in the affairs of bad guys and falls in love with a beautiful female lawyer (Vargas). It looks very much like a TV movie, not really exciting. The only reason I bothered to see it was because Valentina Vargas was in it. No real surprises here, though it is nice to see Vargas. Great looking Chilenian landscapes on display but Malcolm McDowell's part is very small and doesn't add much to the movie. Michael Ironside plays as usual a bad guy but this is not one of his most memorable parts. The chase scenes are standard fare. 0
+434 "The recent history of Hollywood remakes of ghost/horror films from the East has been dismal. This film will inevitably suffer the same fate, so get a copy on e-bay or similar.
It is well photographed and the sound is superb. Viewing on a good screen and with a good 5.1 or DTS enabled sound system is recommended. Obviously it is subtitled, so if that puts you off, then I wouldn't bother with this. Dubbing rarely works and simply would not do here.
It is also genuinely frightening, with excellent performances from a cast who will be unfamiliar to Western audiences. I would particularly single out the stepmother character, who was utterly brilliant. The ending will have you wanting to watch it again, if you can cope. The plot is relentless, and offers no comforting moments of release along the way.
If I do have a small criticism, there is perhaps a detectable influence in certain scenes from the Japanese version of The Ring. We have, however, accepted straight copies of other peoples' ideas for Western films for years, and so my point is a limited one which did not prevent me from giving it 10/10. I believe most fans of this genre will derive huge ""pleasure"" from this film which I for one hope goes down as a classic." 1
+435 "I haven't seen this movie in 30 years so I don't know if I would like it as much as I did when I was 12. At the time, however, I loved this movie. This is a great ""starter chick-flick"" for young pre-teen girls. Be careful of the ending, though. There are tears and harsh emotions.
Looking back at it from a 2008 perspective (with so much more knowledge of child psychology, politics and political correctness), I think it would be interesting to watch again. Patty's uncaring, abusive father, indifferent mother and favored sister all contributed toward making her vulnerable and starving for companionship. Patty was sad when Anton left. She was heartbroken when he was killed. The rage that was directed toward her afterward was shocking. After all, she was only 12 years old.
The thing that I most strongly retained is how this movie taught me even ""enemy"" soldiers are people too. Not all German soldiers were hateful Nazis. When I was older, I saw TV shows like Hogan's Heroes and The Rat Patrol which also made the point that the ""regular"" German soldiers were not the same as the Gestapo.
""Regular"" soldiers were drafted. The Gestapo were handpicked among volunteers for their special attitudes of hate. I believe that one of the privileges of being a Nazi was that they had special assignments and, therefore, didn't go into battle. Their specialties were interrogation and torture.
Later, during the cold war, I would think about Russian soldiers and remember SOMGS. We were taught that the Soviet Union was ""evil"". But the reality was that Russian soldiers weren't out to destroy America. They had a job. Their government probably told them that our government was out to destroy their way of life. Which, in a way, was true, since the US fought to end Communism.
The lesson is still applicable today. German soldiers were not the same as Nazis just as Muslims are not the same as Al Qaeda." 1
+436 The movie is a happy lullaby, was made to make us sleep. And that´s what we do, as we dream about the top beautiful Natasha Henstridge. No screenplay, no deep characters, nothing special. So, let´s sleep. 0
+437 I give it a 2 - I reserve a 1 rating for Guy Ritchie and Woody Allen films. We don't even remember what this movie was about. The only thing we recall is one gunshot scene where the actors drop to the ground, roll to the other side of a hallway or something and then get back up shooting. It was like watching 80-year-olds with 2 broken legs trying to perform the 'stunts'. Also, when the characters were driving in a truck, the engine noise (or radio? can't recall) would vanish entirely when the actors were talking.
And, like others, we bought it because of the Sandra Bullock front cover. very sad, very bad. 0
+438 "Whilst this is most definitely a well crafted piece of film-making, it's thoroughly without any entertainment value whatsoever.
If you're depressed already, this film will send you over the edge.
If you're feeling somewhat depressed, this film will be just one more thing in your life to feel bitter about. You'll feel that it's just your luck to have chosen to watch a movie that turns out to be a complete waste of time.
Otherwise you might be able to make it through this film unscathed (I didn't, BTW), safe in the knowledge that your life is so much better than Jim's. Then again you might consider that you have been fooling yourself, and that are in fact in a much worse situation than you'd previously realized. You might feel a bit annoyed at Jim for bringing this to your attention. You may want to slap him around a bit with a wet fish.
The sad truth is, much as I wanted to like this movie... I hated it. It took rather a long miserable road down the path of oblivion and then suddenly, for no reason whatsoever, looked back at itself and then stopped.
Jim does not have an epiphany, at least not one that is conveyed on screen. Jim has a miserable life and a miserable set of options. He discovers nothing that one can relate to and fails to make any significant progress on his journey of self-discovery.
Of course no-one alive could write a happy ending to this movie. As others have said it's no Hollywood tale, it's gritty and it's real. It's well made. Life is quite a struggle at times. If anyone were to know ""the answer"", they do well to shout it from the rooftops.
Still, I feel cheated because this movie pretends to have something to say. You feel that it's going to say something, that if you just suffer through a little more of it, it'll have something to say. It'll make you stop and think.
It doesn't.
Again, I do submit that this is a well crafted film. And therefore may be of value to a film student with a penchant for e.g. lighting techniques of the use of colour palettes.
For the rest of us, it's utterly miss-able." 0
+439 "You might think that a show about regular teens with superpowers would be interesting, but it's far from that. Take the concept for example: the main character(s) have a big secret that they hide from they're peers. It's just like Hannah Montana and That's So Raven. Next, the acting is just average. Selena Gomez seems to be half asleep through many scenes. Lastly, the jokes are either cliché or boring. If they're not using they're colorful, yet strange dialog to make us ""laugh"", they are throwing various props around the room. I really wish this show would use more original and entertaining material. In conclusion, Wisards of Waverly Place is a disappointment." 0
+440 "A frustrating documentary. Louis Kahn's son, who saw his father only minimally during his childhood because he was a member of just one of the three separate families his father had created, takes on the task of trying to learn more about his father through an exploration of his architecture and his life. It sounds like a great idea for a documentary, but it ends up flat and uninteresting.
Sadly, the basic problem is that Kahn's son, Nathaniel, is not just one of the film's protagonists --- he is also director, writer, producer, interviewer and narrator. Nathaniel seems both too inexperienced and possibly too close to the material to function well in any of these roles. Further, while he seems like a nice enough guy, he doesn't have much screen presence, so the fact that he is the only constant in the film becomes wearing.
Nathaniel also comes across as an unprepared and amateurish interviewer --- there are several points where an interviewee makes an interesting or provocative statement and the camera cuts to a shot of Nathaniel offering little more than a blank stare and a sort of timid ""uh-huh,"" as if he's a little panicked that he's going to have to come up with something to say in response. At times, I felt embarrassed watching people who might have had truly interesting things to say about Kahn (or at least better things to do with their time) seeming to realize that they were in the hands of an interviewer who was going to rely on them to direct the conversation.
Nathaniel's dual role as both documentarian and lost son seem to do more to hurt the film than help. One senses that some of the interviewees are a little reluctant to really open up about negative aspects of Kahn's personality and career, presumably because it's not clear from Nathaniel whether he's looking to dig into the truth or simply wants to hear nice stories about his Dad -- preferably ones that will confirm his hope that his Dad really did care more for Nathaniel and his mother than seems likely. His passive approach as an interviewer may stem directly from this conflict. The only person Nathaniel does push is his own mother, but those conversations tend to feel a little like bad teen drama (Aren't you ANGRY, Mom?"") and don't offer much in terms of helping us (or Nathaniel) understand Kahn or the loyalty he evoked from those around him.
What the film desperately lacks is shaping by an experienced and independent hand, not to exclude Nathaniel, but to balance his subjectivity and inexperience. An independent director could have stood away from the material, given more thought to what the interviewees could contribute and, one hopes, cut out those portions of the documentary process that just don't work, such as the weird segment with the guy who claims to have see Kahn die (which made it look as if Nathaniel was just being taken in by some loony) or the entire bit about hooking up with Kahn's first cousin, who had nothing to add about Kahn or Nathaniel. Too many times Nathaniel makes us watch him standing in or near a Kahn building buttonholing strangers to tell them that his father was the designer. (Ahhh
huh. Thaaat's nice, sir. Umm
I gotta go now.) I understand why these things might be important to Nathaniel and that showing the documentary process is sometimes interesting, but this is one of those examples of when a documentary can be TOO personal.
As an aside, I thought the score written for the film was great! (But, one of the oddest moments in the entire thing for me was when, during the tour of the Kimball Art Museum, the voice-over quotes Kahn as making a comparison between architecture and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The music being played at the same time? Beethoven's NINTH Symphony. A mistake? A miscue? Who knows? It did make me laugh.)
Kahn was a great architect and it's clear that he was an unusual human being and had an intriguing life story. There's definitely a good documentary to be made about him. One is sympathetic to Nathaniel's search for the father he didn't know, but I'm not sure whether THAT is an interesting story. Neither works so well in this film." 0
+441 "When at the very start of the film Paleontologist Donald Sutherland arrives at the Argyle family's house and it comes out he is the undeniable alibi for one of the members executed for murdering his mother two years ago your sensation is that you are about to watch a top thriller; an innocent man has been convicted and a killer is still around. But as the film runs along your disappointment increases inevitably.
""Ordeal by Innocence"" is a dull and at times even boring film that doesn't raise at any moment. Nothing interesting happens all along and even the final revealing of the facts lacks surprise and intensity (wether you guessed or not).
Donald Sutherland, Cristopher Plummer, Faye Dunaway and Sarah Miles (far from her good performance in ""Ryan's Daughter"") just pass through their roles and not very enthusiastically either.
You won't miss much if you skip this one." 0
+442
JURASSIC PARK III *___ Adventure
Sam Nell (The Dish), William Macy (Happy Texas, Fargo), TZ(a Leoni (Family Man)
A better title would be: ESCAPE FROM THE ISLAND OF REALLY MEAN DINOSAURS. But then no one would need to see the film. In this sequel, a rag-tag group pays a visit to the island of dinosaurs to rescue the teenage victim of a hang-gliding accident.
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD reports JP3 began filming without a completed script. That explains why the film seems to have little or no purpose other than to demonstrate state-of-the-art special effects. Sure, there are a few clever scenes and some moderately funny bits, but no meaningful plot line to tie them together. The dinosaur puppets and animation in JP3 are very good to excellent, and more numerous than ever. But the overall film experience can not hold a candle to the original JURASSIC PARK or even JP2.
JP3 is a mercifully short 90 minutes -- the last 10 minutes of which is credits. Even at that, I found myself frequently checking my wristwatch. The audience I saw it with left the theater in silence.
A better bet: see the movie LEGALLY BLONDE.
Dave 0
+443 """Wired"" would have to rate as one of the ten worst films I have ever seen. The writing and direction show a stunning lack of imagination and I'm sure that most of the actors still cringe whenever anyone mentions this film.
It fails to work either as a tribute to Belushi's unique talent, or as an accurate account of his short life.
A pointless mess with no redeeming features." 0
+444 This movie was so heart warming. A true testament to an actors real life everyday ups and downs.It was truly a wonderful experience to share the passion of the actor on film and respect for what it must have taken off screen. This film is a reminder to everyone to go for there dreams!Never give up!Hurray for The Stand -in!!! 1
+445 I caught this one on cable and I was very surprised. Steady direction and some good performances accent a twisty and very engaging story. This one will keep you up all night thinking about what was real and what wasn't. Check out Jason Scott Lee in the Lou Diamond Phillips role! 1
+446 I saw this film at the Galway Film Fleadh the year it won best short film. I have to say that i thought the direction was fantastic and the performances from the key cast members were very memorable. Both of the main cast are definitely names to watch out for.
The final shot over the cliff was mesmerizing and i for one would like to find myself there if i was waiting for the end of the world to happen. The kiss was definitely a great payoff, done with great enthusiasm's!!
I can only assume that the film was shot on film, and i have heard that the DOP won an award at the Tribeca Film Festival for his work on this film and i must say.... well deserved.
I would recommend this film to anyone who was a teenager in the 1980s. It brought back some great memories and some scary ones. 1
+447 This movie was painfully awful. Most of the movie consisted of people running in the woods, walking thru the woods, or dancing in the woods. More than half, at least. Then two kids who discover two 'horribly mutilated bodies' in the woods, return to the woods the very next night for a romantic walk. ????? There is no time continuity. its day, its night, its day, its really really night, its dusk, its pitch black, its day. All the woods scenes go on like this until you think you will lose your mind. really bad. The sheriff discovers a five foot claw print embedded in the dirt of the woods and theorizes that a super large alligator may have learned to walk upright. Really a silly movie with no real motivation written in for the characters. Might be entertaining for young kids, as an alternative to really graphic stuff. 0
+448 "the plot of this movie revolves around this submarine builder who's a real bastard and he wants to launch his new sub that can travel thousands of feet deep. unfortunately, he can't. oh yeah, and he's haunted by the memories of his mom and dad getting eaten by a megalodon when he was a child. the guy meets some scientist whos pretty hot, and they and this crew of about a hundred people set out on the main character's submarine to kill the same megalodon that killed his parents.now, the shark in this movie is a really fake looking CGI shark. basically this is sorta like Shark Attack 3, except more depressing. if you don't get what i mean, listen. the film's opening credits show ""home movies"" of the main character when he was a child with his parents before they got killed, and there's really sad and depressing piano music playing in the background. you would expect to see a shark or something, and you do. a brief shadow of the CGI shark floats around every few seconds but that's just it. also, i don't remember one happy facial expression at all throughout the film's entire runtime, a majority of the film takes place in the dark depths of the abyss, where the story gets even more dull, and all the characters (the shark too) die in the end. I was thinking Sabato would manage to kill the shark and manage to save himself and the girl, but no, they all die, and the film ends with the shark, all blown up, and the submarine (with Sabato's crushed and burned body in it) sinking into the abyss. if you're a happy person and you don't enjoy being depressed, then avoid this movie. if you're the opposite, then congratulations, you found your movie." 0
+449 Made it through the first half an hour and deserved a medal for getting that far. Lots of excuses for scantily clad women but no real plot to speak of emerged in that time. What sounded like a good idea for a movie was badly executed. 0
+450 "This movie embodies the soul of modern ""elite"" foodculture, even though the movie is 17 years old. The standing principle in the movie is: Food is more than just nourishing matter. It is also a powerful symbol and a medium for culture itself. The main characters literally get drunk on the finest wine and food, become inspired by idealistic thoughts and culture, as they let go of their puritanism and passion-denying table manners. Karen Blixens shortstory makes use of the difference between North Europe and South Europe, to point out their inherently different approaches to food. As the strict and and rather dull scandinavians get infused with ""Eros"" from south, the party gets going. So what are you waiting for? Go watch it.....again!" 1
+451 "In the European TV industry, movies like this one are called ""stickers"". TV stations buy them and air them because when they wanted to buy broadcast rights to, let's say, Titanic, some not-really-blockbusters were a part of the deal.
14 Hours is a story of a hospital, its employees and patients who have to face the worst flood slash storm ever. Unfortunately almost from every scene or shot one can tell that is was a low-budget film.
Newborn babies are very obviously not real, there is no background action and probably the worst thing is the doctor-acting. The actors are not believable in their roles: their lines, when spoken, sound way too memorized, as if this was a read-out camera test." 0
+452 "The saving grace of this film is its humour. Playing up to the strengths of their star, Warner Brothers cast their version of General Custer as a cocky, dashing, irreverent prankster with a romantic streak and an unexpected strain of idealism; it was Robin Hood all over again, and Flynn blossomed in the role. All his best action pictures made use of his talent for mischief and comic timing, and this one was no exception.
It also benefits from the return of former co-star Olivia de Havilland, despite an earlier agreement to break the partnership; the part of strong-minded Libby Custer is a better role than the sweet love-interest types she had grown tired of playing for the studio in Flynn's later films, and after seeing the script he had specifically requested de Havilland be cast so that she could do justice to the part. In this final collaboration, she piles all her considerable acting skill into what is, at heart, basically a romping adventure movie, and the screen chemistry is rekindled -- for once, she and Flynn get the chance to develop their characters beyond the initial romance into an old married couple, to equally winning effect.
The Flynn/de Havilland pairing and the streak of comedy are what have provided this film's durability, when most of Flynn's other Westerns -- held in such affection by the contemporary American public, although allegedly not by their star -- have long since been forgotten. The action scenes are fairly cursory (despite, ironically, the death of an extra in a fall during one of the filmed charges) and the villains of the piece turn out, schoolboy-fashion, to be the same people who were horrid to Our Hero on his very first day at West Point, and thus continue to frustrate him throughout his career. It cuts down on the cast list, but it's a trifle too morally convenient.
However, these are quibbles largely irrelevant to a film that never set out to be more than a rousing piece of entertainment. Ably aided and abetted by a sterling group of supporting players (memorably including Anthony Quinn in an all-but-wordless role as the Sioux leader), Errol Flynn gallops his way through the plot courtesy of his usual arsenal: charmingly sheepish looks, unexpected sweetness, mischievous twinkles, flash-point indignation, cheerful fellowship and sheer high-octane charisma. He's a reckless braggart, but you can't help but like him. And it's hard to go away without the tune of ""Garryowen"" threading its jaunty way through your ears for many days thereafter.
This is one of Flynn's lasting hits; it also contains a surprising amount of good acting amongst the fun, and is a film worthy of being remembered." 1
+453 This movie is retarded a cheap movie that tries to be a stoner movie because the characters are looking for pot but none of them are smokers just a bunch of garbage Thomas Hayden church should not direct anymore especially this movie which is a waste of film. People who liked this movie gave good comments but from all the people on here some are just retarded and don't watch movies so they think that any bad movie is good the actors suck and the movie sucks balls.
I think that many people are going to be upset because this movie tries to make itself look like the ultimate weed movie when it is just the worst movie about weed that I have ever seen I hope that people will stop the director from directing crap like this even weed cannot make this movie funny or entertaining . 0
+454 "This movie was probably one of the worst movies I've seen in a very long time. A friend of mine grabbed it off the shelf at the video rental store, and all but forced me to watch it, an action we both deeply regret. Ehh... Where to start? The writing, the acting, the quality? All of it, sucked.
Quite possibly some of the worst writing ever displayed in a movie. The dialog was worse than I thought it could ever be in the movies. Blatant dialog, such as ""how ya doing?""...""not that great, doc"" (directly after an attempted exorcism of a man's daughter and then his wife's attempted suicide. Of course he's not that great.) was, at some points, kind of funny. If not horribly written, planned out, and obvious. The general plot of the movie, the writing and the way it worked, HORRIBLE. It was like the writers could come up with nothing better to do then write a bunch of crappy dialog and throw in as many sex and nudity scenes as they randomly could. The only almost good sex scene (between the preacher and the tattooed & Peirced girl) was filmed with such poor quality that it looked more like a cheap porno than a feature film. Oh yeah, and they never actually got the deed done.
The acting? Horrible. x100. I think the only good actor was the short Spanish guy who played Miguel, Del Zamora. And his part was written horribly. The worst acting? Arguably Paul Kappellas, whose acting combined with shitty music, a gun, and a half naked bluish white girl running around in the woods made the movie almost unbearable to sit through. He even screwed up his own death scene, one that should have been easy to nail. Although, most everybody else's acting was horrible as well.
The lack of characters also added to the overall suck level of the movie. There were just enough characters so that almost half of the characters died, that same amount of people became possessed at one point, and then the remaining characters couldn't be counted on one hand. Like... 50 thumbs down.
P.S. What IS it with the climax of exorcism movies happening in a stable, anyways?" 0
+455 I saw this movie previewed before something else I rented a while back...and it looked decent. I've seen some good stuff from Full Moon video, and thought it was worth a shot... Unfortunately, this was not good stuff.
The story is about a possessed bed. A couple moves into a new apartment, discovers the bed, and odd things start happening. Odd things like the woman discovers kinky sex. And the man discovers kinky sex. And the woman draws pictures of kinky sex. And the man photographs kinky sex. And they both start having dreams about dead people having kinky sex. You'd think a movie with so much kinky sex would be good, right?
Well.... No. The problem is that this is supposed to be a scary movie, or at least a thriller, and it just doesn't deliver. There is little tension, no suspense, and no fear. Aside from some troubling dreams and visions, there really isn't anything for this couple to be worried about. The whole movie is basically the two of them having these visions and playing around in bed. Sure, you get a monster fight at the end...and some bloodshed...but nothing spectacular... There's only one murder, and one good scare, and that's it.
And the kinky sex? Don't get your hopes up (or anything else for that matter). Their idea of kinky sex is woman on top, fully clothed, trying to strangle her mate with a necktie. Not exactly my idea of a good time. 0
+456 This movie was pathetically awful. The sound was terrible, the action was ridiculous and the effects were nauseating. If you have a life don't see this movie, cause you will want to kill yourself. This movie totally rips off Blade (which is undoubtedly a really good movie...or trilogy I should say).
I don't care who the actors are, this movie is just horrible. I watched 10 minutes of it and had to come to my computer and comment on how absolutely just bad this movie is. I actually don't know why my family is still watching it...oh wait, yes I do. They are laughing almost non-stop at the stupid action, dialogue and acting. 0
+457 "I saw the second part of this beautiful period piece set on a ship sometime in the 19th century. Golding's book must be responsible for some of the superb dialogue but everything else was good too! I especially liked the way they created the period and feeling of being on the ship so well. For me this had a feeling of completeness about it which I know I won't be able to convey in words... Perhaps it was the way they mixed in technical and historical details about sailing in the eighteen hundreds to the story without messing it up. Benedict Cumberbatch was excellent, as was the rest of the cast. It's not often a mini-series sends me to the ""zone"", but this one did." 1
+458 "Sorry, after watching the credits, I thought this would at least be a decent homage to retiring SF actors.
Boy was I wrong.
The direction and story telling in this POS are terrible. I have never been so insulted by a production.
I have great respect and love for many of the actors in this ""film"" but have to say they were conned.
If you haven't seen this debacle yet, do yourself a favor and stay away. These are not only two hours you won't get back, but they will also ruin your respect for some actors you may once have enjoyed." 0
+459 "Journalist Bob Woodward's blistering, scattershot and sometimes suspect account of actor John Belushi's rise and fall becomes a wholly misjudged movie, a nebulous ""fantasy"" directed by Larry Peerce as if he were doing something edgy and vital. Michael Chiklis (years before his breakthrough on ""The Shield"") is put in the unenviable position of portraying Belushi, taking a post-mortem trip through his life, recreating those ""Saturday Night Live"" skits which are now part of TV history. It's like watching someone try to out-Lucy Lucille Ball--it can't be done. The reason why there was such sorrow at Belushi's death was because he was one of a kind. Chiklis makes a commendable attempt at looking the part, and he's funny in an early scene trying to escape from the morgue. Still, it's an uphill venture and no actor--no matter how talented--could have saved it. * from ****" 0
+460 This would probably be a good film to see....provided you've already seen every other film in existence, and thoroughly explored the bellybuttons of yourself and those around you. God, this movie was unbelievably insipid, with some of the worst (or is it nonexistent) writing ever captured on film. There is no saving grace to this film; even the animatronics are kind of lame, and it's just a complete waste of time and money.
Run. Fast. It's beyond horrible.
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+461 This film held my interest from the beginning to the very end with plenty of laughs and real down to earth acting by the entire cast. Glynn Turman, (Preach Jackson) is the star of the picture playing the role of a smart guy who likes poetry and had a very sexy girl friend. Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, (Cochise Morris) was an outstanding athlete at the Cooley H.S. and even won a scholarship to a famous college. There are scenes in this picture with the Chicago Police Department chasing all these dudes in a Cadillac and a visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo with monkey dung being thrown around. The music is outstanding and there is great photography around the City of Chicago. Great Film, enjoy. 1
+462 Typically elaborately crafted HBO production with a first-rate cast, a rich small-town atmosphere and some nice narrative vignettes, graced by above average production values.
But, and that's a huge 'but', the various subplots, peopled with some likable, mostly annoying caricatures, are paper-thin and go and and on in dull stretches for over three long hours.
The often silly story veers uneasily between melodrama, without being entertaining enough, and personal drama, without being profound at all.
A shame, because some scenes really shine. Two or three, that is.
4 out of 10 grubby Paul Newmans 0
+463 All credit to writer/director Gilles Mimouni who fashioned this winding, twisting tale of deceit and betrayal. While keeping the utmost control, he maintains the audience at arm's length, never allowing them to become completely aware of the goings on. Even his clever denouement has you guessing.
The three central performances are also top class, with Vincent Cassel, Romane Bohringer and Monica Bellucci doing their utmost to add to the mystery. Jean-Phillippe Ecoffey supplements strength in his supporting role. To give away plot details or character specifics would not be fair.
Thierry Arbogast uses the camera effectively to sweep us through this enigma, and Cardine Biggerstaff's editing keeps the story a step ahead of us. The theme from Peter Chase is sublime in its marriage to the ideal of the script.
Many may say Gilles Mimouni is trying to confront several deeper issues on the them of love. For me this is simply a haunting, elusive riddle that weaves a fascinating web. Only the French are capable of such tantalisation. Hollywood would have ruined this with a happy ending.
Monday, March 2, 1998 - Hoyts Croydon
No-one does thriller quite like the French. When they get it right, they really get it right.
Vincent Cassell is intriguing as the deceptive Max, Romane Bohringer obsessive as the new Lisa, and Monica Bellucci is mysterious as the first Lisa. The plot from Gilles Mimouni is a whirlwind of deliberate deception and fatally crossed wires.
All credit must go to his manipulation of the clever plot, and the performances from the three leads. As Lucien, Jean-Phillippe Ecoffey is strong and emotional.
Friday, January 15, 1999 - Video 1
+464 Nightbreed blew my mind the first time I saw it. And it's held up quite well over the years. The sets and monster effects work, are some of the best I've ever seen. Nobody I know seems to have seen this film, which I believe tanked at the box office, because of the lack of interest in horror, in the early nineties. It plays like a dark, horrific fairy tale, and is a lot deeper, then you'd think, with a strong message against bigotry, presented by a rich mystical past, that Clive Barker created. What sucks is the film ends on a really cool sequel note, that we'll probably never see. My only minor gripe is that Craig Sheffer is only a passable actor at best, and the the project might have benefited with a better actor in the part. Just a minor complaint though as Sheffer does alright. I had a similar issue with Scott Bakula in Barker's Lord Of Illusions, not really a terrible performance, but I just didn't like him in the role as much as I would have other people. 1
+465 This movie was a major bait and switch. I rented it because of Rebecca St. James, a popular Christian singer. I have met her and wondered what she would be doing in a UFO movie. Well.......
I think that she starred in this movie to help out a friend, or a friend of a friend. My first clue that this movie wasn't what it was supposed to be was when I witnessed the special effects of the UFO encounters. Cheesy! As the movie progressed, I noticed how plastic the actors were. It was funny how almost everyone in the movie wore solid colors. (There are a few exceptions).
Rebecca was verrryyy disappointing. She is always found in the house and doesn't show the realistic facial expressions of one whose husband has return to the fold. Doesn't she ever leave the house?
I had to turn off the movie several times in order to finish it. I hope that Rebecca doesn't believe the message of this movie - believe in what we believe or suffer and go to hell. Jesus spread a message of love and hope. His message inspired others to change OUT OF LOVE, NOT FEAR. 0
+466 a really awful movie about a 30 meters long shark. bad story bad discussions bad characters bad plot even a confusing ending a complete. a waist of time in my point of view I thought it was a TV movie, but then I saw it was not I cant imagine having paid to see this load of crap please avoid this movie at any cost. even if u liked jaws, which I averagely did, don't see it even if you have interests in paleontology, don't see it even if you like corny movies with corny actors, corny plots during corny TV time, do humanity a favor and do not, I repeat, DO NOT pollute your mind with this ridiculous excuse for a sci-fi animal thriller still, some people gave it a ten ranting... don't know if they were serious or not (but sincerely expect they weren't) 0
+467 "This is by far the most vapid, idiotic, insanely stupid show that has EVER been on the air, and this is coming from someone who remembers ""San Pedro Beach Bums"".
My wife loves watching reality shows--and there was one episode of this drivel where the wannabes had to develop a ""walk"". The end result was straight out of Monty Python's ""Ministry of Silly Walks"" sketch. I couldn't laugh hard enough.
And then there's the ubiquitous Ms. Banks (as in laughing all the way to the...). She has to be the most annoying self-important woman on TV since Rosie O'Donnell left ""The View"". As if modeling was doing great things for mankind. Please. I've never found her attractive, and I don't find her intelligent now that she has the temerity to open her mouth.
Someone needs to tell these human clothes hangers to eat a healthy diet and actually look like real women." 0
+468 "This movie was poorly conceived, poorly written and poorly acted. All of the characters were two-dimensional. It was a real amateur attempt. The movie was fundamentalist Christian propaganda. The Christian characters are holier-than-thou and they are without a shred of compassion for the skeptic or the undecided characters. The movie was a real ""gotcha"" for both the skeptic character and myself as a viewer, putting us in a very uncomfortable situation. I complained to the theater management and was given a free pass to another movie. I remember another movie on a similar subject, ""The Rapture,"" starring Mimi Rogers, that was much better and professionally done. I think I'll watch ""The Rapture"" again. If you attend ""Unidentified"" and don't like it, don't say I haven't warned you." 0
+469 Any film school student could made a film 1,000 times better than piece of garbage. As someone who had read the book, I expected even a straight re-telling of the book would make this a fair film. There was a chance that a talented director could go beyond Woodward's narrative and make a great film.
Well the director did go beyond Woodward's narrative. He added a hip Hispanic angel named Velasquez that was not in the book. He had Bob Woodward interview the dead Belushi in an exchange in the morgue. The film had all the insight of someone stoned on PCP staring at his navel.
If this is a spoiler to you, you will thank me for it because it is absolutely the worst movie ever made. 0
+470 This is probably the worst film I have ever seen; it makes Plan 9 from Outer Space look wonderful. The acting is wooden, the plot silly and the SFX non-existent. The only good thing about it is the fact that it is not a long film. The scenery is sometimes quite pretty, assuming you like trees, if that helps any! 0
+471 "I used to think that it couldn't get worse that ""Army of the Dead"" but this load of crap makes the afore mentioned movie look like ""The Godfather""!! The special effects are HORRIBLE (Makes the original Nintendo graphics look like HDTV). When it comes the acting, put it this way, I went to a play with my 6 year old niece in it and she gave an Oscar worthy performance, when compared to these D-List (and that's being kind about it) actors and actresses. So basically, if I had a gun to my head and head to chose between watching this movie again or chopping my own arm off with a dull knife, that's a tough choice!! You know what, who needs two arms anyways??" 0
+472 "This film stinks more than limburger cheese! If you find this at a garage sale, LEAVE IT THERE! I love Sandra Bullock and yet HATE THIS MOVIE... Although ashamed, I do own a copy, and the studio has changed the cover to play on the fact that Sandra Bullock is in this at all. They play it up to be ""A Sandra Bullock Movie"". She only has a small part in the whole movie and she does her best with that, but she is young and had not learned her talent yet. Well everyone has to start somewhere..." 0
+473 I was enticed into watching Shark Hunter by the comments posted on IMDB. The movie was bad but the shark was cool blah blah blah. So I rented it. Bad idea. This movie was bad on so many levels that I'm glad that I had the option to fast forward. The shark itself is ok. It's appearance is decent and it is the only thing saving this movie from getting a 1, (I gave it a 2). The acting is incredibly bad and the dialogue is just as deplorable. I wasn't expecting much but I was continually surprised by this suckfest. Antonio Sabato Jr. is some kind of biologist or scientist or something, I wasn't really paying attention. He goes down with the expendable crew of this submarine to find out what happened to this underwater station that the shark took out of course. By the way, all the scenes that show someone working underwater are not underwater. First of all, if they are just going down to find out what happened to this station, what's with all the huge tranquilizer darts and the harpoons and stuff. Are these things that you normally carry with you when investigating a accident. The shark theory was advanced by Antonio while on the way so it not like they went in knowing what they were up against. Antonio and this young college student, horrible actress by the way, just jump to the controls of the sub when the sub is in trouble. What is with that? Unless everyone is getting some kind of sub training before leaving high school I find this a little silly. The director seems to think that if crew members are working in the background then it is a good idea to put someone welding in the background. Metal crafting is very important when your on a sub I guess. Anyway I could go on but I've said too much already. Bottom Line: Go to your local video store, rent this video and then destroy it. Then send email asking IMDB to remove all record of this movie from their site. All memory and evidence of this movie must be destroyed. We can do it if we work together. 0
+474 When you read about this film you wanna cringe. I have seen it countless times and yet I cringe myself! So what is the attraction here? I think that for me, it's the offbeatness of the romance. I find it super refreshing to have an oddball coupling between this NYC Jimmy-Breslin-like columnist and a down-on-her-luck (health-wise) ballerina. You feel embarrassed for Paul Sorvino at his unsubtle approach to wooing this woman. Like the guy in the bar who can't take a hint. He's a bit overweight (at least as a would-be suitor for a ballerina. Hope that doesn't sound unkind) and possibly a tad too old for her. Nice change of pace from Greek God wooing Super-model. The Bill Conti score has stuck in my head all these years later, which is a pretty good sign. However some of the acting is just dreadful. A subplot involving a young Puerto-Rican boy befriended by Sorvino's character is just hilariously bad. But the opening scene where Ditchburn is warming up to Carole King draws you right into this story. Good luck finding it. You'd think that Lifetime would be re-airing this or even WE, but I haven't seen it on in quite a few years. 1
+475 "What if someone made a horror movie that was completely devoid of plot?
Well, I think it would probably end up a little bit like this one. I don't think I've ever seen a move was so steady it its slide from hackneyed (at the beginning) to complete crap (by the end). I only stuck with it, because I kept thinking it couldn't possibly get worse. Well, up until the very end, ""Necrophagus""/""Graveyard of Horror"" proved me wrong.
Who would have suspected that a movie with an undead lizard-man, evil grave-robbing cultists, and mad scientists tossed in for no discernible reason could suck this bad? One would think there'd at least be some humor value... but not here." 0
+476 "Imagine every stereotypical, overacted cliche from every movie and TV show set on the streets of Brooklyn between 1930 and 1980. Populate it with a cast of interchangeable caricatures instead of actual characters. Throw in a mix of ""period"" music and wailing electric guitars during the ""rumble"" scenes. Then pass the time trying to figure out (or care) which of the Deuces is going to be killed in the (anti)climactic final rumble.
I'll give this movie points for not being just another romantic comedy, teen slasher, explosive action movie, teen sex comedy, kiddie musical, or Oscar-nomination vehicle. But bringing something new or interesting to the street-gang tragedy genre might've been nice." 0
+477 "How can ANYBODY give this anything higher than a '1'?
I thought ""Manos, the Hands of Fate"" would forever be the worst movie ever to impinge itself upon my optic nerve. Indeed, I didn't think anything COULD be worse.
I was wrong. ""Galaxina"" is that rare movie where EVERY SINGLE ELEMENT of it is achingly, agonizingly, blindingly bad. How often have you watched a movie and commented, ""Who the hell LIT this thing?"" From lighting to soundtrack to effects to script to acting to cinematography to . . . well, EVERYTHING, this movie is absolutely unendurable. It's so bad, I couldn't even tell for some time if it was the worst comedy or the worst drama I'd ever seen.
It's too bad even to be laughable. I'd sooner eat a platefull of broken glass than sit through it again." 0
+478 This movie starts really good.
After half of the movie it wraps to a religious Christian crap.
Some really Christian with psycho problems are talking about good and believe in Christ - or you go to hell.
Don't watch it - it's pure propaganda and its pure wrong ...
This movie starts really good.
After half of the movie it wraps to a religious Christian crap.
Some really Christian with psycho problems are talking about good and believe in Christ - or you go to hell.
Don't watch it - it's pure propaganda and its pure wrong ... 0
+479 This is the third movie in a month I have watched that did not go the way I expected. The first two being The Black Dahlia and Hollywoodland, neither of which gave any new ideas of who committed the crimes.
I have always had a fascination with UFOs and was so excited to see a new movie on the subject of UFO investigation that was not a comedy. But after about 30 minutes, it all went horribly wrong.
I could have stood for the acting, the camera angles, the stereotypes if only there was a good story about chasing UFOs, but none here. I am not saying there was anything wrong with the subject matter, but Netflix pushed this movie as a UFO skeptic and a UFO believer investigating multiple sitings.
I stopped watching about half way thru. Can't believe I wasted that much time with this one. Please don't make the same mistake I did. 0
+480 "I saw this movie yesterday, and like most allrdy wrote ""i also expected a Steven movie"", god i love this guy just because his fighting style is unique and very humerous. In had a little doubts cause i read that ""Ja Rule"" was playing in it, but i thought hopefully they give him a smal role, so i don't get irritations by watching him. And offcourse the opposite happend, goooooooooooooooooooood steven what the heck were you thinking going to join a sry *** crew like this. Steven was broke and needed cash? bah =( what a big dissapointment. If you like Steven movie, pleaseee skip this one its pure drama, you only get a few special effects that made me vote 3/10. But the ""acting?"" of ja rule screws up the whole movie aswel for his buddy kurupt with his irritating hood talk.
My beer went from tasting fresh to water we do the dishes in. The story didn't had any ""good"" about it. To me it felt like a 3 year old produced it.
Hopefully Steven makes me happy again in a future movie. People this isn't even worth renting simpel as that.
To bad and pitty :-)" 0
+481 "The show is at least partially Faked (So is not reality, just pretending to be reality), which makes me believe at least anyone without face blurred out is a Fake episode.
Proof in the episode where he pretends to be stabbed There is already camera crew on the boat, before he gets there, can been seen as his boat approaches.
The actors playing ""ambulance officers"" didn't remove his shirt or expose the wound in anyway so they work on it, which would never happen in reality.
They also parked the ambulance in the car park and did not drive up to the Emergency entrance (Which does not make any sense, unless its fake and they would not be allowed to go there)" 0
+482 There is a great danger when you watch a film that had had such a profound affect on you the first time around , that 20 years later , it wont hold the same magic as it did before. I must admit i wasnt expecting it to be as good as i remembered but a was pleasently suprised. P'tang Yang Kipperbang is still as fantastic as i remember it when i was a 12 year old .This film has a certain type of brilliance that not many films possess. It is engrossing , it is briliantly acted and best of all it makes me feel like a kid again and there isnt many things that can do that. John Albasiny and Abigail Cruttenden's rolls in this film are 1st class and i had forgotten how good they were until now. I urge any parent of teenagers to sit them down and watch this and see if it has the same affect on them as it did on me. P'TANG YANG KIPPERBANG EEHHH! 10 out of 10. 1
+483 "I'm not even going to comment on what piece of trash this film is since that has already been established. However, watching this with my friends we all laughed out loud when the lead girl made a Shelley Hack reference while on the phone. We sat there trying to figure out why the writer would throw her into the mix. We can only assume he had a Charlie's Angels fixation at one time. Based on that reference, we assumed this film must have been made around her Charlie's Angels run in 1979 or 1980, but from what I've read here it was made around 1987. You sure couldn't tell that from the poor production values. It seems as though it was made by a college student for a film class. And while by no means would I expect a low-budget trash fest like this to be politically correct, the rednecks in this film sure did like to direct derogatory gay remarks to each other. Even so I'd still only rank this as the 2nd worst horror film ever made, second only to ""Nail Gun Massacre.""" 0
+484 "I saw this movie the day it opened in NYC, at the Ziegfield. At the time Madonna was not quite the cultural icon she is now. She had a couple of hits, was very good in ""Desparately Seeking Susan"" and I had tickets to see her in concert at Giants Stadium.
""Who's That Girl?"" gives Madonna an actual role to play, which is not just a variation of her own personality. She does the madcap/heroine routine better than you might think. Griffin Dunne is very well cast as the man around to witness all the shenanigans.
The story involves a huge cat named Murray, a bride-to-be who has slept with every cabbie in NYC, a mean father-in-law, and a key. There are a lot of car chases and cops trailing their path. All the elements of a screwball comedy intact.
Sir John Mills is seen briefly. He shares a glass of champagne with the leads and has the greatest apartment on the Upper West Side, complete with a rain forest and everything.
Compared to most Madonna movies (the ones I've been able to tolerate anyway), this is fantastic. On its own, its not that bad. 6/10.
PS The concert was lousy." 1
+485 For those of you who have no idea what Bug Juice is or was, it was a children's reality show about real kids living at summer camp. Bug Juice is the show that inspired me to go to camp. It was full of romance, friendships, fights, overcoming your fears, and dealing with the struggles of living away from home for 2 months. It was an amazing show that is no longer shown on t.v. regularly, but is amazing non-the-less. The show was never dull and always attracted my attention. It's really nice for kids who have never been to a summer camp to really see what it's like before going. Plus Disney did a really good job of picking camps to showcase because who wants to see a show that's at a camp for like only a week. The length of the camps where perfect for this show, and the environment they where in was fantastic. They where camps all over the U.S., that each provided unique activities for the campers. It was a truly amazing, unscripted show. 1
+486 One of Keli McCarthy's best. This movie is filled with sex, and nudity. It has gorgeous, sexy women and some sexy settings.
Believe me, there are many spicy and steamy sex scenes but not as hot as the women. We have outside settings, a hot tub, beds of course, and some other nice places to have sex.
Monique Parent is great in the opening sex sequence where she behaves like a naughty girl. Keli is amazing, she's extremely sexy and performs in at least 4 hot sex scenes. My favorite is when she has sex during a picnic or something like that. She has this short dress removed and the rest you can go figure it out! Renee Rea also has a sexy sex scene where again, she demonstrates that beautiful cute faces can also perform great in soft core sex movies.
The most memorable scene in my opinion comes near the ending. It's a double sex feature that has to do with hottub sex, intense sex! and Kelli McCarthy receiving it REAL hard so loud that the couple in the hottub feel interrupted. The scene is long, steamy, VERY explicit, and fun. My favorite from 2001.
The other good scenes include Keli getting it on the woods (really kinky); then dressed as a bride.
Renne Rea, always super gorgeous, dressed like a skater girl has a steamy sex scene. Nice!
Please, watch this movie if you enjoy b-soft core sex. It's among the best from the new millennium. I had a blast with it. 1
+487 "Don't know what film or version Jeff saw, but this entire film was awesome, not just Poitier and Going. The story was riveting, suspenseful and engaging. And for the guy complaining about historical accuracy, get real. Yes there were some Black deputy marshals in the Indian territory, but they had no authority to arrest Whites outside of Indian territory. As a rule, they did not ""patrol"" but exercised warrants on criminals only. I did find it odd that Corby didn't seem to have ""any' Indian friends. I know their numbers were diminished but it still strikes me as strange. Even as Corby returned to his people, his Indian cohorts remain faceless and nameless." 1
+488 "If you wondered whether Disney could broadcast a show with a character more spoiled than Paris, more shallow than Britney, more vapid than Jessica and more narcissistic than THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR, wonder no more. The amazing thing is Selena Gomez is, apparently, supposed to be the heroine. She's also supposed to be an outcast from the spoiled, shallow, vapid, narcissistic ""popular"" girls at school, which is no more believable here than it was for Hilary Duff in LIZZIE McGUIRE. Plots range from recycled BEWITCHED & I DREAM OF JEANNIE to ""parodies"" of HARRY POTTER. The older boy alternates between being a magical genius and being unable to master the complexities of his own shoelaces. The younger boy is just another of the smart-mouth ""wisecracking"" brats who have multiplied on TV like cockroaches in New York (and with the same appeal). The dad is the stereotypical dumb TV dad, and the mom... well, she's not totally awful. But all pales beside the hideous, loathsome, and yet horribly fascinating (like a bad car accident) spectacle of Ms. Lopez' smug, self-satisfied, snotty performance . And, again, she's the HEROINE." 0
+489 I love horror films, but I think they work way better when they hide a dramatic impact behind (The Devil's Backbone, The Exorcist, for example). This is that kind of film, and it's not only eerie and terrifying when it has to be, it is also really beautiful. A Tale of Two Sisters starts really slow, so if you're in a hurry to see ghosts in the first 20 minutes you will be disappointed. Actually this is not a ghost story though there are some. It's something more complex, and it's done in such a way that it beats Ringu and The Grudge out of the ring no sweat. A Tale
is a way more clever film than those huge cultural hits, because it really cares for its characters, and the direction is flawless. Every detail in this film will leave you breathless if you're the kind of person who loves to pay attention to details while watching a movie. The acting is superb, specially from the stepmother and the main girl. Those two are worth the price of the ticket alone. Do yourself a favor and watch this awesome film. 1
+490 I hope the people who made this movies read these comments. The choreography was horrid, the plot was nill, and the actors where so low budget power rangers appears 5 star to this junk.
The fight scenes where so slow you could actually see the actors waiting for each other to perform the next move. Camera cut-aways and poor lighting could not cover up the cheap effects. The lightning was just plain stupid. The weapons looked like something out of a final fantasy game, and the dual bow and arrow was just dull as anything I have ever seen.
Next movie you decide to make try investing in some wireless mics, better script and try actually spending some time on your stunts.
Honestly there are shows on t.v. that play ever night and are thrown together in a few hours that look better than this one.
Stick to martial arts (unless its as poor as your acting) then take up quilting. 0
+491 One of the worst films I have ever seen! After watching it i walk out like, what happened? I am confused to this day, can someone explain that movie to me please? both the acting and picture quality are so bad ,you'll think you're watching someone's school project made with a home camcorder. First,I can not believe that how some people could give 10 star to this movie.Because,.it's unbelievably bad movie! This movie isn't scary at all! There is even no Typical horror clichés,too. The plot and acting of This movie was terrible. It's not,fantastic,surrealistic or horror,It's just hideously bad Turkish feature film.And finally there were a lot of unnecessary scenes and unnecessary characters. When I watch 'Gomeda' I fell into so hopeless,so sad for young Turkish movie maker.Please,please don't make 'cinema' like this! 0
+492 Are you kidding me? This is quite possibly the worst, amateur movie I've ever seen. The casting was horrible, the acting was worse than horrible and I'm sorry, the guy at the picnic speed loading his plate full of food was somewhere near pointless and the demonic turd and chamber pot chasing Drew around was nothing more than comical. When I herd about the Bell Witch, I wanted to believe. I read some literature on it and thought it sounded like it was possible a plausible story. But this movie just destroyed that. Ric White (Director, Writer, Lead Actor, etc) takes himself a bit too seriously and I think he gives himself a little more credit than he deserves....Do yourself a favor....skip this one. 0
+493 "Oh yeah, this one is definitely a strong contender to win the questionable award of ""worst 80's slasher ever made"". ""The Prey"" has got everything you usually want to avoid in a horror flick: a routine, derivative plot that you've seen a thousand times before (and better), insufferable characters and terrible performances, a complete lack of gore and suspense, fuzzy photography and unoriginal locations and most irritating of all the largest amount of pointless padding footage you've ever encountered in your life (and that's not an exaggeration but a guarantee!). Apart from the seemingly endless amount of National Geographic stock footage, which I'll expand upon later, this film is shameless enough to include a complete banjo interlude (!) and two occasions where characters tell dillydally jokes that aren't even remotely funny! The set-up is as rudimentary as it gets, with the intro showing images of a devastating forest fire with OTT voice-over human screams. Fast forward nearly forty years later, when an elderly couple out camping in that same area get axe-whacked by something that breathes heavily off-screen. This ought to be enough information for you to derive that someone survived the fire all these years ago and remained prowling around ever since. Enter three intolerable twenty something couples heading up to the danger zone with exclusively sex on their minds, unaware of course they are sitting ducks for the stalking and panting killer. ""The Prey"" is an irredeemable boring film. Apparently it was shot in 1978 already, but nobody wanted to distribute it up until 1984 and it isn't too hard to see why. In case you would filter out all the content that is actually relevant, this would only be a short movie with a running time of 30 minutes; possibly even less. There's an unimaginably large of nature and wildlife footage, sometimes of animals that I think don't even live in that type of area, and they seem to go on forever. The only thing missing, in fact, is the typical National Geographic narration providing educational information regarding the animals' habits. Animals in their own natural biotope are undeniably nice to look at, but not in a supposedly vile and cheesy 80's slasher movie, for crying out loud. The last fifteen minutes are finally somewhat worthwhile, with some potent killing sequences and fine make-up effects on the monster (who turns out to be Lurch from ""The Addams Family"" movies), but still silliness overrules the scene with the vultures is too stupid and the final shot is just laugh-out-loud retarded. As mentioned above, ""The Prey"" easily makes my own personal list of worst 80's slashers, alongside ""Appointment with Fear"", ""Berserker"", ""Deadly Games"", ""Don't Go in the Woods"", ""Hollow Gate"", ""The Stay Awake"" and ""Curfew""." 0
+494 """The Racketeer"" stars Carol (deprived of the ""e"" that usually appeared at the end of her first name) Lombard as a woman thrown out of society because she left her husband for a concert violinist (Roland Drew) who has since become a down-and-out alcoholic, and torn between her love for him and the interest of New York crime kingpin Robert Armstrong (top-billed). It's virtually a compendium of what was wrong with the earliest talkies: stiff direction, immobile cameras, stagy acting and ridiculously slow-paced delivery of lines. At the time the sound crews were telling the directors to have their actors speak every line s-l-o-w-l-y and not to start speaking their own line until after the previous actor had finished theirs. Done about five years later, this could have been an interesting movie, but director Howard Higgin faithfully follows his sound recorder's dictates and systematically undercuts the talents we know Lombard and Armstrong had from watching their later movies. ""The Racketeer"" was made in 1929, a year that despite the transition problems from silent to sound nonetheless gave us some legitimate masterpieces Vidor's ""Hallelujah!,"" Mamoulian's ""Applause,"" Wyler's ""Hell's Heroes,"" Capra's ""Ladies of Leisure"" all from directors with strong enough wills to tell the soundboard dictators to get stuffed and let their actors talk and act naturalistically. Too bad Howard Higgin wasn't that strong; as it is, watching a naturally rapid-paced actor like Armstrong slog through the part in the ridiculous way he's been told to speak, one can't help but wonder where that 50-foot gorilla is when Armstrong needs him." 0
+495 i LOVED THIS MOVIEE well i loved the romance part with COlby and the girl...Rachel (?) 4got her name....i honestly was only interested in those too. i loved them in the movie i want to see more movies like that. but please no more sad endings where they cant be 2gether! =( it made me cry! but the romance between them. the plot the trauma everything was great. =) i just was more into Colby and Rachel. ha ha =) everything about this movie was thrilling the kind to keep you glued to your seat. because i sure was. Honestly my only personal want would be more focused between the couple (Colby and Rachel) and at least a decent ending. I hated the ending, a better one could have been more thought out, not the fact of forcing COlby to his death and Rachel having a son. The ending would have killed the movie. 1
+496 I was stunned by this film. I have been renting Antonioni's films/rediscovering them, and this film showed me the climax and fruits of his 50 years of directing. What an eye for setting, color, and detail! I have never seen such visual beauty and poetry filmed before. I had to stop after the first story and hold back the tears. Yes, beauty moves me, like it moved Keats to write Ode on a Grecian Urn. This movie is made for the mature, emotionally and intellectually, audience. Those hoping to see physical action and soap opera will be disappointed. I will have to see this film several times before I can truly appreciate it and judge it. This film should be required viewing for all cinematographers and directors.
Possibly a truly great film, on the order of Kurosawa's Dreams. 1
+497 So one day I was in the video store looking for a movie. I came across this and rented it because it was a film I hadn't seen or even heard of.
Now I like slasher movies in general, but this is just abysmal, not even good for laughs. Besides being ultra ultra cheap and containing all slasher film cliches and terrible acting it has the most incompetent and inept direction I have ever come across. Now sometimes the aforementioned traits can be present in a film and some enjoyment can still be had, but not here. Painful example of home-made horror. 0
+498 "The historical inaccuracies of this film have been well documented. It was never intended to be serious history but an entertaining saga and there it succeeds. Errol Flynn was never better as this role was tailored for him. Olivia DeHavilland was never more beautiful. Arthur Kennedy never more villainous. Anthony Quinn never more noble than as Crazy Horse. It had much humor and pathos and held your interest throughout. The one historical aspect I found most glaringly inaccurate was the final ""Last Stand"" which occurred on the banks of the Little Big Horn. The film version was filmed in a desert with no river in sight. However, I still consider it marvelous entertainment typical of Hollywood's golden age." 1
+499 "Southern Cross, written and directed by James Becket is a waste of good celluloid and actor's efforts. A formula film is not necessarily bad if it pays off on it's promise, which this film does not. It is a tiresome concoction of movie cliches that can be traced to a thousand different films from the past. It is full of random and empty plot twists that add nothing but aimless action, such as a trip by the protagonists to a ghost town where the villains (unexplainedly) follow them. This was obviously concocted as an excuse for a shoot out and escape scene bordering on the preposterous, with people popping in and out of doorways and running past windows while firing pistols at each other. It makes one believe that somebody told Becket there was a ghost town in the Chilean foothills and he said, ""Oh great, lets do a shoot out scene there.""
Don't even waste your rental money on this. It is a bunch of random bits and pieces from a hundred different films thrown together to call an action drama." 0
+500 "First Off, I am a huge fan of Robert Blake, always have been.
This movie came on Movieplex last night 10/13, and the title interested me & of course the star. But after watching it I was left more confused than I was before it started.... There are some good scenes, and I thought they would lead somewhere, but they didn't, it turned out to be an ""anti-cop"" ""anti-buddy"" ""anti-hippie"", pretty much ""anti-everything movie"", with an extremely confusing plot that also went nowhere.
Robert Blake is great as the lead, well as great as someone could be with this bad movie, I am still a huge fan of Mr. Blake and love his acting even in crap like this...But this drug induced 70's tripe, well... better stay away from this one...And, that ending, what a pisser." 0
+501 "This movie had a very unique effect on me: it stalled my realization that this movie REALLY sucks! It is disguised as a ""thinker's film"" in the likes of Memento and other jewels like that, but at the end, and even after a few minutes, you come to realize that this is nothing but utter pretentious cr4p. Probably written by some collage student with friends to compassionate to tell him that his writing sucks. The whole idea is
I don't even know if it tried to scratch on the supernatural, or they want us to believe that because someone fills your mind (a very weak one, btw) with stupid ""riddles"", the kind you learn on elementary school recess, you suddenly come to the ""one truth"" about everything, then you have to kill someone and confess
. !!! What? How, what, why, WHY? Is just like saying that to make a cake, just throw a bunch of ingredients, and add water
forgot about cooking it? I guess these guys forgot to, not explain, but present the mechanism of WHY was this happening? You have to do that when you present a story which normal, everyday acts (lie solving riddle rhymes) start to have an abnormal effect on people. Acting was horrible, with that girl always trying to look cute at the camera, and the guy from Highlanders, the series, acting up like the though heavy metal record store (yeah, they're all real though s-o-b's). The ""menacing"" atmosphere, with the ""oh-so-clever"" riddles (enter the 60's series of Batman and Robin, with guest appearance of The Riddle) and the crazies who claim to have ""the knowledge"" behind that smirk on their faces
just horrible, HORRIBLE.
I'm usually very partial about low budget movies, and tend to root for the underdog by giving them more praise than they may deserve, in lieu of their constrictions, you know, but this is just an ugly excuse for a movie that will keep you wanting to be good for an hour and a half, and at the end you will just lament that you fell for it." 0
+502 "Notable only as the acting debut of future big-time Hollywood starlet, Sandra Bullock, this ludicrous action flick is so full of holes that one might easily suspect termite infestation. The storyline is incomprehensible and very poorly thought out. The production values stink of cheese. In fact, a total LACK of production values would have been better...at least the film might have seemed grittier that way. The ADR is laughably bad and omni-present in the film. It's debatable as to whether or not ANY of the dialogue tracks from the actual shoot were used.
The performances are, for the most part, horrible, though there are a few exceptions. In those exceptions, however, the performances are undermined by the fact that the director was obviously giving the actors poor direction and making them act completely out of character at times. (i.e. characters going from passive to panicked in the blink of an eye. Bad Direction.) Also, the constant ""weapon sound effects"" (magazines being loaded, slides being cocked, etc.) are completely overused and, more often than not, totally out of sync with the on-screen actions. Add to this cheesy ""Bad Guy"" vocal distortion for the lead villain (mainly so that you KNOW he's the villain in this incomprehensible mess of a film), and you have a recipe for disaster.
The situations in the film go well beyond standard ""suspension of disbelief"" and become downright laughable. One lead character spends a good portion of the film tied to a chair before he DECIDES to use the butterfly knife tucked in his sock in order to free himself. So, my questions are...why didn't he do this sooner, and why does he even HAVE the butterfly knife. He wasn't searched? RIGHT. This is one of a hundred examples of completely ludicrous situations which have somehow been crammed into this 90-minute package.
In whole, ""The Hangmen"" plays like an unbearably bad R-rated TV movie from the '80s. If not for the subsequent success of Sandra Bullock, this would have NEVER found its way to DVD. But it has, so my only advice is to steer clear. Watching this film may actually impair your IQ." 0
+503 This movie is at times a wild 80s college sex comedy, others a sweet romantic one... Then it has moments of serious drama and then sprinkles in dashes of science fiction... It is so uneven its almost ridiculous.
But I would hardly rank it as one of the worst films I've ever seen except of course for the fact that they casted Peter O'Toole.
There is absolutely nothing for him to work with here. Poor dialog, poor performances to work off of, poor everything... And yet he's fantastic... There is not one good thing about his part and yet he makes it work if only on pure charm alone.
The fact that he was so able to achieve so much with so little shines a spotlight on how greatly everyone else in this film failed, making it seem even worse than I suppose it actually is...
If any other actor was in O'Toole's role, I would have forgotten this movie as crap and never thought of it again, but a fine performance by Peter O'Toole despite all odds ensures that I'll remember this film for a long time to come... If only as a film that, maybe, could have been good if anyone involved in it was nearly half as good as Peter O'Toole. 0
+504 The film 'Nightbreed' is one of the best horror films I have ever seen. Overall, I'm not a big fan of horror films, but there is something about this film that is more atmospheric and different from any other horror film I have ever seen. Many horror films i've seen i've enjoyed watching, however, as they are based on horror, I know that the stories are unreal, as they are fictional, therefore I can't take them all seriously. Nightbeed, on the other hand, is a unique horror Genre as it has a feel of realism that i've seen in very few other horror films.
This films story on how a man gets murdered and ends up living with the undead in an underground cemetery shelter with undead monsters is the kind of story a person would get from a dreaming Nightmare as its a very unique and original storyline. Most horror films i've seen are all quite fake, but because Nightbreed was so incredibly sophisticated and geniously directed with superb acting, especially by Craig sheffer (Aaron Boone) amazing special effects, great lighting and fantastic dialogue, I found this film to have a sense of depth and maturity with no silly fake horror parody, whatsoever, that many other horror films have. Nightbreed, as well as being horror has elements of thriller, romance and action all rapped in one. If you haven't seen this film, I recommend you watch it, as I rate it a 10/10. 1
+505 "Supercraptastic slasher fare, which feels overly long at 80 minutes. Years ago, a bunch of ""gypsies"" who lived in the caves of a mountain, were burned up in a forest fire. Years later, campers are going missing from the area of the fire. A bunch of horny kids are, of course, en route to this area for a debaucherous camping trip of there own. Despite an ominous welcome from the forest ranger (Jackson Bostwick) the kids troop up to the mountain any way. Before long, the kids start to get picked off by the monster, who remains unseen to the very end of the movie, probably because the makeup was so embarrassingly bad. No surprises to speak of: they get killed in the exact order that the formula for these movies dictates, leaving the ""final girl"" to fend for herself, although in a refreshingly downbeat denouement, the final girl ends up imprisoned and impregnated by the monster.
The story itself couldn't hold the weight of feature length, so it was padded out by seemingly endless shots of wildlife and insects, which were obviously shot for another film and inserted here haphazardously as a means of making the movie long enough for a video release. On the plus side, the wildlife footage is rather nice. Also among the highlights are Bostwick talking to a baby deer, a decent rock-climbing death sequence, OK gore, and the Great Jackie Coogan in his final film role, as the bumbling local sheriff. This is a far cry from Charlie Chaplin, but it was still nice to see him. This is for slasher completists only." 0
+506 The idea behind Dead Silence is great: zombie outbreak takes place during an edgy paranoia radio talk show. There was so much going for this film. Unfortunately, as soon as the zombies made their appearance, all was lost.
The film is ridiculous and only those with a passion for cheesy, b-flick horror will enjoy it. The zombies were soooo stupid! They ran around flailing their arms. They looked like a bunch of people putting on a haunted house for elementary students.
I know this is a brief review, but I just don't see the need to invest much into this. It's a dumb movie. You've been warned. 0
+507 I love this show. I watched every episode last year. I bought the DVDs. And I tune into to watch tonight and I see for some reason you have retooled this great show. And you have taken what made it work and ruined it. You took one of the best aspects of the show away which was the 4 friends. Sam, Sully, Lizzy and Piper. I love the other characters as well, but they are good in small dozes like Derek, Darcy and even Sully. It is like the show lost some of its family and everyone else is trying to hard to fill in. It is overdose. While things are funny in small dozes when you are exposed to it all the time it goes from funny to annoying. I was so looking forward to the return of this show. So please bring back the charm. Even if you could not fit Piper into the show at least bring Lizzy back. But I loved those girls. They brought the fun. The show was about Sam trying to live his business life and handle his personal life and friends as well. That was the charm. And that great dog as well.
I hope the network (FOX) forced the writers to do this and the writers did not willingly do this to the show. I will give the show a couple more episodes before I give up, but tonight's episodes were bad. I made a big deal out of the show returning tonight and had people over and I felt like a fool, because no one was laughing except 2-3 times. I apologized to them and said I don't know what happened. And about 10 minutes into the episode I realized they were not going to show Piper or Lizzy and this was no longer a must see TV comedy. 0
+508 I'm not really sure where to begin. From start to finish, bad, stinky bad, like stepping into a port-a-john on a 100 degree day. If you force yourself to watch this as I did, keep some Vicodin handy for the pain. I will never understand how flicks this bad make it past the cutting room without the entire reel ending up on the floor. The movie is a cross between Gumby rides Pokey, meets the terminator, meets Wally Beaver playing cowboys and Indians without the cowboys. I've seen better animation in the original cut of the Blob. You will get more entertainment from watching Gone with the Wind while suffering from the puke and poops. Bad acting and hokey lines will have you squirming and wishing you had rented Peewee's big Top or watched every episode of Gilligan's Island back to back. UGH..I'm going to go slit my wrist now. 0
+509 Bad, bad, and did I mention bad? Aside from the comical monster terrorizing the workers the funniest part of the movie was when surveyors are in the desert and one comments that they have an hour of daylight left, but you can clearly see by their shadows, and the bright sky, that it's probably only 2 or 2:30 in the afternoon. Talk about consistency. READ THE SCRIPT director!
The only cool part of this movie, besides the rack on Clara Bryant of course (as another reviewer mentioned), is the phantom skeleton horse that the Bone Eater rides on. That thing was pretty cool as it chased the surveyors on their motorcycles. 0
+510 "I absolutely loved this show. Never understood why it was called Bug Juice though. I must have been about 13 when it came out. I remember they ran it over the summer holidays on channel 4, between re-runs of Pugwalls summer and Saved by the bell or something like that. I remember sitting there and wishing i was at summer camp too - ha ha. All the kids in it looked to be having so much fun, it was all about ""discovering who you are"" and ""growing up."" First kisses and all that stuff. I remember there was this really cute guy in it, i think he was the main reason i got up in the mornings that particular summer. They should have more teen docu-soaps like this, i thought it was great!" 1
+511 I would most definitely have to say that this is the most terrible movie I have ever seen. It's not just the actors that are bad, but also the fact that the camera person taped the wall and the clocks for about 5 minutes at a time. Anyone that likes this must be crazy! THIS MOVIE IS A WASTE OF TIME 0
+512 Hitchcock's remake of his 1934 film concerns about the known story of McKenna marriage(James Stewart, Doris Day, in the first version Leslie Banks, Edna Best) along with their 11-years-old son travelling through Morocco during vacations. In a bus they know a sympathetic French person(Daniel Gelin, in the old version Pierre Fresnay). While they are in Marrakech they also know a couple(Bernard Miles and Brenda De Banzie) and happen suddenly on the scene of a killing, the dying whispers a political message.Then the child is abducted to ensure their silence and McKenna gets help to Morocco's Inspector Buchanan(Ralph Truman).
This is a superb movie about a family who stumbles on to an obscure international conspiracy and then they're forced into action is excellently played by James Stewart and Doris Day. This exciting film displays suspense, intrigue, tension, and interesting drama well written by John Michael Hayes and Charles Bennett . Packs an ordinary theme of the suspense magician: innocent people become caught up in a cobweb intrigue and uncanny, intelligent villains. Colorful and glimmer cinematography shot in Morocco and London studios by cameraman Robert Burks, though with excessive transparency for Marrakech scenes. Lavish sets by Henry Bunstead, Hitchcock's usual, and working until his recent death. Of course,the highlights are the happenings of the famous Royal Albert Hall of London assassination where a sneering killer, Reggie Nalder, tries to execute while composer Bernard Herrmann is conducting orchestra. Besides at the climax Doris Day singing ¨Que sera, Que sera¨, meantime her son suffering risks, the song won Oscar for Ray Evans, Jay Livingstone . The story was ferociously reviewed for its double characters but today is considered a classic movie and fairly entertaining. Rating : better than average, Hitchcock's enthusiastic no doubt will enjoy it. 1
+513 "Brilliant work. Marvelous actors dissolve as brave and courageous characters .All unforgettable parts in a more than intriguing and capturing action thriller. The casting is perfect. Both from the side of the stars like :Armand Asante, Bernhardt, Kier ,Denier. But as well for new faces .I was very impressed by the young actor who plays the boy gang member- Mustafa. You trust each one from the Turkish gang. Very convincing is Michael Barral and all white power followers. I admire the music beat of the main theme of ""Children of Wax"".This sound track is a charming mixture of Turkish, hard rock and Udo Kier's humming
And in the same time Children of Wax ""a tale focusing on racial conflicts .The intolerance and brutality between the skinheads and the Turks." 1
+514 This is one of those strange, self-important, self-indulgent movies which tries too hard to be profound. It isn't. Instead, it spouts cliches that try to pass for Profundity. Typical is the scene where Peter (Kelsey Grammer) explains to protagonist and best friend Adam (Dwier Brown) how man starts life breast feeding, then moves on to sucking the breast of his girlfriend, and finally his wife, thus concluding ultimately that life sucks. So deep. We are treated to a variety of characters who offer their perspective of life, the universe, etc. during Adam's travels through the Mojave Desert on foot. (He abruptly leaves L.A. the day of his wedding and his family, friends, and fiance assume he's dead when his car was found in a military test range smashed by a rocket.) Some characters are more entertaining than others. The best by far is an escapee from a mental hospital who only speaks through the voices of others. The actor, James Kevin Ward, does some great impressions, including Nicholson, Popeye, and several characters from the original Star Trek. But once the interesting characters leave the screen, we're stuck with Adam again and his pursuit of the profound. It's a long trip, which drags in many places. In fact, it's the longest hour and a half movie I've ever seen. And the finale hardly makes it seem worth while, at all.
I discovered this movie playing on HBO one day by waking up too early and clicking on the TV. That'll learn me. Next time I'll try harder to sleep in. 0
+515 "I just got home from seeing ""Radio."" I've not seen such an inspiring story in a long time. My kids are ages 8 and 5 and I would like to take them so that they may ""feel"" the message as I did - you should seek to find the best in people and love them for who they are, not judge them for their differences. Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Ed Harris both deserve Academy Awards for this movie. I don't know why we can't have more movies like this, rather than the junk that is served up at theatres on a daily basis." 1
+516 Delivers great acting and greater Special Effects. Stars David Cronenberg, one of my personal favorites, as Decker. It's special effects on the monsters were so good, you thought they might be really deformed. Clive Barker, however demented, scored a perfect 10 on my list. 1
+517 "Randy Bowers (John Wayne) comes upon the Half Way House at just the right time to take a break from the trail, and discovers a slew of dead bodies inside, among them a man he was supposed to deliver a message to - Ed Rogers, proprietor of the establishment. He's observed by the dead man's niece Sally (Alberta Vaughn), from behind a hidden room, where she remained unobserved during the carnage.
""Randy Rides Alone"" was directed by Harry Fraser. He uses a filming technique here as in other of his films, where he fast forwards the action from one location to another, usually involving a rider on a horse. It's pretty well done and appears quite innovative in these 1930's era Lone Star Westerns.
Pre-Gabby George Hayes is on hand, sans whiskers, and this is the first time I've seen him as a villain. In fact it took a few scenes to realize it was him in a dual role, first as hunchbacked businessman ""Matt the Mute"", communicating via pencil and paper, only to turn into Marvin Black, leader of a gang of outlaws. Black's gang was responsible for the murders at Half Way House, in an attempt to coerce Sally into selling out to Matt/Marvin. Another staple player is here as well, Yakima Canutt as a Black henchman named Spike. Interestingly, Yakima portrayed a villain named Sam Black in another Fraser/Wayne oater, ""Neath the Arizona Skies"".
There's a fair amount of time-killing horseback riding back and forth between Black's Gang and the Sheriff's posse, as John Wayne's character maneuvers to expose the bad guys. In the end, he saves the day by securing Sally Rogers' thirty thousand dollars, at the expense of destroying the Half Way House, where he exchanges some sticks of dynamite for the loot in a safe. Greedy Marvin Black attempts to open it with his six-shooter, and the explosion is a fitting end for the villain. In his best ""Aw shucks"" attitude, John Wayne falls under the spell of the pretty Sally Rogers, and alas, Randy rides alone no more!" 0
+518 "This film reminds me very much of the later Rock Hudson film MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT--about a fishing writer who has NEVER fished and is forced into entering a fishing tournament. In this case, Barbara Stanwyck is a Martha Stewart-like writer who can't cook and doesn't really have the perfect family she describes in her articles--in fact, she has no family at all. Well, like Rock, she is maneuvered into performing--in this case, creating a huge holiday dinner while vacationing in the countryside. Since there is no family, she takes home a veteran and a few friends and tried desperately NOT to ""let the cat out of the bag"" that she can't do any of the things she is known for doing. A cute little comedy and a welcome film to the annual holiday film lineup." 1
+519 I first saw this film on hbo around 1983 and I loved it! I scoured all of the auction web sites to buy the vhs copy. This is a very good suspense movie with a few twists that make it more interesting. I don't want to say too much else because if you ever get a chance to see it, you'll be glad I didn't say too much! 1
+520 "This is a story of a long and awkward love. The daily life of a woman of 50 years old and some people around her is depicted. Her daily life is so ordinary and routine that I doubted who was the real lead character in the beginning. Then the audiences know that the woman and a man who was her high-school class mate had very tiny connection. The woman has been doing the same job - a milk-woman and a supermarket casher - so long. There are so many slopes that delivering milk bottles is a very hard job. The man had married another woman, who is now dying of cancer. He works at the City Hall and devotedly cares her at home. They never look straight nor talk each other, but they never forget each other.
The original Japanese title means ""At some time the days you read books"". But of course when the man said ""Now I want to do what I've always wanted to do"", it was to hug her and make love with her. She writes to a radio disk jockey that ""If God gives us time to talk, we need at least a whole day"". Dreaming of that day, she has been sublimating the desire in hard work and book reading. I personally know a woman who has loved a man for long years, even after he married another woman and died for an accident. Therefore the story setting is not that special. Rather, this movie well portrays unspoken romances in many ordinary men and women. Through this movie, you will recall your romance that is lost long ago. This is a movie with lasting effect." 1
+521 Hm. Where do I start? I usually ignore whatever rating IMDb has when looking up a movie because I think I might like it anyway or whatever and I should at least give it a chance, but this time I wish I'd paid attention.
I know some people liked it, and I'm not trying to say that they shouldn't. It was semi-amusing at some parts. But if you're like me and you don't like watching cats prancing around in the undergrowth for 20 minutes, random fast motion cloud scenes, dogs barking in cages for another 20 minutes set to 'thrilling' music, and close-ups of faces while people are speaking, then you might want to avoid this movie. The actors were either positively wooden or way over the top, and the film quality was awful, fuzzy and grainy and bland and not in an artistic way at all. And I know that we were supposed to think that Carol was not just a crazy maniac with a gun shooting innocent people with this weird religious psychosis going on, but... well, she doesn't really convince me otherwise. In fact, I ended up really disliking her crazy character. And what was up with the souls in space? I understand this is a fantasy movie, but come on.
I will say, the angel at the end was freaking creepy. It was the creepiest thing in the whole movie, WAY more creepy than the Darth Maul lava-face demon. I give them props for that scene, it was good. But not good enough to actually see the movie. And the opening credits were great, but don't be fooled! I would've rather they used whatever money went into those credits to make the movie better.
Bah. I wish I hadn't bought this for even the $2 that I paid for it, I could have bought a candy bar instead. :/ 0
+522 "This has got to be one of the worst films I have ever seen! The cast is an international one - Australian-pretending-to-be-British, stage American and a character with an English name sporting an unrecognizable ""European"" accent. What passable efforts in acting from this motley crew are totally undermined by a plot and script of especial inanity. So short were the shoestrings of this film's budget and the overall production values are so low that it would have no trouble winning a cinematic limbo competition. In the last twenty or so years we have seen horror films and stalk'n slash thrillers of extraordinary (though not necessarily ""high"") quality which have been made on no budget at all. Recent examples include the poorly made but totally scary ""Blair Witch Project"" and of course - the most recent - that low-budget winner, SAW, featuring practically unknown leads (Gary Elwes is just someone you don't remember even if you have seen him before). In DARKHUNTERS, it is shocking to find a known character actor, Dominique Pinon and Hollywood has-been Jeff Fahey struggling valiantly to save the film. It is embarrassing to see the once handsome leading man (Fahey) in corny makeup uttering bizarrely bad lines. I would have rated this film 0 out of 10 had that been possible!" 0
+523 "Certainly this film has the ring of truth about it, as it purports to be based on actual occurrences at a Marine base. It deals with the attempted cover-up by the local Marine commander of unacceptable conduct by a Marine major which resulted in his being shot to death by his former girl friend, a Marine captain. The man and woman had been lovers, but the captain attempted to break off the relation when she discovered her boy friend was married. He continued to stalk her, going so far as to fire his side arm in her direction at one time. Finally he broke into her home, attacked her with a knife, and was shot twice with her service pistol and killed. The civilian prosecutor ruled the killing self defense, but the Marines decided to charge the captain with murder. The major, you see, was a decorated hero from Vietnam, and an old friend of the commanding colonel at the Marine base. The captain, too, had made some enemies in her motor pool command, rejecting some male advances in a very butch style.
There is considerable psychological freight motivating and controlling the actions of the principal participants in this drama, which the very capable cast gets across nicely. The director and editor, however, seem determined to obscure the happenings as much as possible with frustrating flashbacks and shifting points of view. You're lucky if you know where you're at most of the time. Bear with them, though; it's a worthwhile story as the captain's court martial trial unfolds, and it seems every man's hand is against her, even her attorney at times.
The verdict? Well, after all, this is rather a suspense story, so you'll have to see for yourself. There is a kind of ""pacifist"" message folded into the film, but forget about that. Sure, ""war is hell"", but sometimes it can't be avoided. We'll need those Marines then, even if they aren't always the best champions of fair play internally. As Kipling says in his poem ""Tommy Atkins"":
""It's Tommy this and Tommy that, And Tommy wait outside. But, it's room for Mr. Atkins, When the troopship's on the tide.""" 1
+524 A very well directed version of Eric Bogosian's stage play. Well worth checking out for Bogosian's great characters and for anyone who wants to see how to bring a play to the movies correctly. 1
+525 The plot seemed to be interesting, but this film is a great dissapointment. Bad actors, a camera moving like in the hands of an amateur. If there was C-movies, this would be a perfect example. A plus for a nice DVD cover though and a great looking female actor. 0
+526 The first half of this film held some promise as it seemed like the film was going to be a low-key character psychodrama like THE MINUS MAN but then the whole thing collapses into cliche and the viewer slowly loses all interest. There's a decent cast here but the film is lifeless and the talent completely wasted. 0
+527 "I'm not a movie snob. I've liked lots of movies that critics hate, and I've hated movies that critics love. However, I have to agree with critics here--""Galaxina"" is just substandard. Clearly intended to be a comedy, it only has a few scattered laughs. ""Galaxina"" has poor photography; it has poor special effects; it has some pretty poor acting; and the production values...well, the sets might as well have been made of cardboard.
""Galaxina"" tells the story of a spaceship whose crew is looking for a magical object called ""The Blue Star"". After a long voyage (and some very unconvincing space battles), the crew arrives at its destination, a sort of wild west alien world. There's a painfully unfunny cantina scene (clearly designed to be a spoof of the famous ""Star Wars"" scene), a chase involving space bikers, and a final getaway.
The cast tries, but can't breathe life into this turkey. Stephen Macht and Avery Schreiber have done better work in other movies. James David Hinton is pretty good as a member of the spaceship's crew. The late Dorothy Stratten stars as the robot of title, and while she looks great, her role doesn't give her much of a chance to act.
You might catch this film to see Dorothy Stratten. However, if you're looking for a good movie, you'll probably want to skip this one." 0
+528 "Steven Segal has done some awful films, but this is probably one of the best since his career took a dive about ten years ago. The cast is better than usual, and while the story and the plot are a total joke, at least most of the action scenes look pretty good.
The plot is probably one of the worst in film history. Someone is being executed because he stole some money? Some Mercenary types kidnap a Supreme Court Justice? Their goal is to exchange the Judge for the prisoner so they can find out where he has the money? Meanwhile the Execution chamber is full of trap doors and false floors and looks like a set from one of the Cirque Du Soleil Circus Shows.
Then there is the issue of the prison. Here, the Warden is a Homie, played by Tony Plana. The prisoners all have their gang colors and signs, and the guards are there to serve the meals and keep the prison clean. Nothing like a bunch of prisoners fighting and beating up some guards while the Warden is watching. What happens? The Warden gives them a stern talking to. He might punish them next time.
There are a lot of moments in this movie that are good for laughs. However, Nia Peeples looks pretty good, and Ja Rule tries to be an action hero. Lots of fun watching the prisoners all ""do the right thing"" and get armed so that they can free the Supreme Court Justice from her captors. Regardless of how bad Half Past Dead may be, when you watch it keep in mind that it is easily the best movie that Steven Segal has starred in since Under Siege in 1992." 0
+529 "I had seen this movie when I was a boy (Before WWII) and was surprised that the local library had a copy. Saw it again after some sixty years and forgot how bad it was. This is an example of a movie that was not a ""A"" movie. No editing, poor script, weak acting and not much directing. Should not even be as high as a ""B"" Had a laugh at how jaded I've become over the years. Seems to me I thought it was good when I originally saw it." 0
+530 This is a gripping story that borrows elements from the Kennedy assassination, and uses them successfully to create an excellent western tale.
The movie has a good music score, though it relies on repeating the title theme a little too much. Giuliano Gemma and the rest of the cast are superb. This is a more cerebral than usual spaghetti western that relies more on story than action, and it succeeds because the story is excellent. This is not to say that there is no action in the movie. There is plenty, and it is very well crafted. This movie pulls you in right away, and keeps you absorbed til the end. You'll always be wondering what's in those documents everyone's after. It also has some biting commentary on American politics.
This movie shows why Valerii, in my opinion, is in a three way tie with Sollima and Corbucci for second place in the rankings of spaghetti western directors. 1
+531 "A movie visually graceful but interesting is mainly the plot. The film depicts a zigzag progress of exploring the main actor's innermost feeling. Max, who has lived in New York for two years and intend to marry a girl he met there, comes back to Paris and unexpectedly meets his ex-girlfriend whom he still fancies very much but finally finds out the one he loves the most in fact is her best friend. Non-linear narration thus many flashbacks and every part are articulated quite well. The three women Max has met symbolize something we must pursue although possibly having no clear picture about the underlying motivations. His fiancee is the one he needs rather than the one he loves and thus completely no loyalty we can see. She gives him also no love but only stability. True love also cannot be found in his relation with the ex-girlfriend. Merely a fantasy for him to escape - many things very romantic he has done for her but almost nothing seems amenable. The one who really animates Max's life in fact is her best friend. The equilibrium achieved at the end is not identical to the initial equilibrium because Max has understand much more about his innermost feeling. The nonlinear structure makes the progress of searching look more complicated. Not equally ingenious as ""Pulp Fiction"" but things seem much more natural in ""The Apartment"". Max is not the only character who undergoes a transformation and in fact interesting is also the description to Romane Bohringer. The good cinematography also makes her and Monica Bellucci look very beautiful. A good commentary of today's love and undoubtedly a film worth seeing.
" 1
+532 "Where on earth do I start with the mess that is Darkhunters? Firstly the script is one of the worst to ever find its way onto a cinema or TV screen and can only be described as a poorly judged Stephen King rip-off. At one point the supposedly fearsome darkhunter Jack claims that Carol, the girl who is helping the man he is pursuing, is as annoying as ""a gherkin in a burger"". I would be laughing if I was making it up-BUT I'M NOT! Just as ludicrous is how Carol originally came to have the power to see how people die. A cat gave it to her when she was holding it during an auto accident she had as a kid. WHAT????????
Secondly, for a horror movie, it has no sense of tension or threat whatsoever. This may not be helped by the fact that all the action happens during stark, broad daylight. Not very atmospheric at all.
Thirdly the acting is truly awful, Pinion proves again that he needs to be speaking in his native tongue to be even remotely believable. Jeff Fahey is obviously on auto-pilot but how can blame him as he runs through a woe-ful Humphry Bogart impersonation as Barlow (Marlowe-Barlow? We get the joke it just isn't funny). Credit should go to Susan Paterno, an actress I was not aware of, she does her best with the awful part she has and puts the other, more experienced actors to shame.
At no point is it even explained how the HUMAN character can understand what Van Husen's character is saying to her. She obviously has some sort of degree in screwy alien languages.
On the plus side one moment is well done, the car crash involving Susan. The sfx are throughly believable and if it weren't for the hilarious storyline reason for this to occur it would have been applauded.
All I can say about darkhunters is that British horror will never recover from its interminable slump if movies like this continue to be made and shown. Avoid this movie like the plague, although the plague would be a lot more scary.
Darkhunters 0/5
p.s. the insinuations in other reviews that the film remains too intelligent for some are honestly hilarious. It is a weak defence when some claim ""you didn't like it because you didn't understand it"". The letters after my name make a fool of you not me." 0
+533 """L'appartement"" has to be among the best French films I have ever seen (along with ""Hatred"", also starring Vincent Cassel, and those great Gerard Dépardieu/Pierre Richard movies). Cassel and Bellucci are amazing in the leading roles. Aside from ""Brotherhood Of The Wolves"" and ""Dobermann"" I have not yet seen a bad movie with this couple. ""L'appartement"" sucks you in from the beginning and the twists and turns keep you thrilled until the very end. Fragment storytelling really hasn't worked this well since ""Pulp Fiction"". Let's just hope there won't be a godawful American remake of this unique romance/mystery-thriller. (EDIT: Guess what! A godawful American remake has been made!)!" 1
+534 Great movie. Good acting ,a wonderful script. It's exciting to find out what the people are thinking and how they react on the situation they are in. A pity about the ending; a 'page' of text of how Nynke's life went on, instead of moving images was a poor choice. I hope this movie attracts a lot of people; it's worth it! 1
+535 Dashing Errol Flynn brings his usual flair for drama in this historically flawed but entertaining film of the life of George Armstrong Custer. The dashing, jovial Flynn essays Custer from his days at West Point as a reckless, headstrong cadet, through the Civil War years in an extraordinarily generous and partisan interpretation of history, and finally as the nonpareil Indian fighter whose blunder at the Little Big Horn is excused as a sacrifice by Custer of his command as a way of exposing the corruption of government officials and post traders as well as a protest of the unfair treatment of the Plains Indians. Olivia de Havilland, Flynn's co-star in several other films, scores as the devoted, adoring Libby Bacon, and Anthony Quinn looks the part as the fierce Sioux chief Crazy Horse. The film's battle scenes are excellent. The Civil War battles are brief and are shown as several vignettes in which Custer, seemingly supported by just a handful of troopers, hammers the Confederate army into submission. Custer's last fight against the Indians is a grand spectacle, a savage clash between red men and white, with no quarter given in a wild mix of military might between determined fighting men. Great direction, cinematography, casting and wonderful music by Max Steiner make this film a Hollywood classic. 1
+536 "I happened to catch about the last 45 minutes of the movie,late night about 8 years ago. What a wild and funny 45 minutes.I was absolutely knocked out by chase-shoot-out at the end that takes place at night ,inside an old hotel that's being torn down with a wrecking ball....Incredible. I vaguely remember Stacy Keach ,stealing a cop car, faking being a cop and strong arming some winos....Wino to Keach""Hey,why Ya hasslin us?...Keach""It's my job"".You're correct. They don't make them like that anymore.Great movie. The golden70's...Hopefully it will see the light of day as a DVD along with other lost treasures...Hickey and Boggs being one such." 1
+537 The odd thing about Galaxina is not that it is supremely bad, although it is. The odd thing is that in spite of being supremely bad, it is not funny. Supremely bad movies have their own particular brand of unintended humor--the secret of their success, you might say. But Galaxina is quite uniquely different--it is MST3K's worst nightmare, a bad movie in which the intentional *and* the unintentional humor alike fall flat.
It is easy enough to figure out why the intentional jokes fail--and the reasons are quite varied. Sometimes it's a timing question; sometimes it's a good idea badly worked out (the human restaurant *could* have been hilarious, but it wasn't); sometimes it feels like there was some mixup in the cutting room, with the punchline ending up on the floor; and sometimes the jokes are just bad jokes. Bad movies get their laughs from such unintentional snafus. It's harder to figure out why Galaxina doesn't get any laughs on that count. Something is subtly wrong with the unintentional humor in this movie, just as something is wrong (not at all subtly) with the intentional humor. It is a supremely bad movie whose very badness is not the redeeming quality it usually is. It's absolutely unique in my experience. 0
+538 "Another Indian legend you never heard of before is let loose. As the name implies, this is a vengeful wraith who likes to absorb the skeletons of people while they're still using them. As usual, ancient burial grounds (can you say, ""Poltergeist?"") have been disturbed by clichéd greedy land developers building stuff.
The CGI, if it had been better, might have made the effect more treacherous looking, but they skimped on the budget, and it shows--to comical effect. The unleashed creature probably should have been kept off stage during its first several killings-that might have added some mystery or impending doom atmosphere-but the inept director decided to show us in the first five minutes what it looks like, and it wasn't impressive. The deaths are just poorly done, again with shoddy CGI. I guess ancient spirits always kill by using cheap special effects. As for the ""victims,"" they look they're going to laugh any moment while they do goofy screams. It's always obvious who's going to get it: a character with only a few lines shows up, strange noises are heard, CGI dots fly, exit character. Repeat (several times).
Still, there's a few chase scenes featuring the monster that actually made this thing watchable. Unfortunately, the director seems to be using these as a device to fall back on (so it's used too often) when he can't think of anything else for his characters to do. Overall, it's pretty silly, but I've seen worse. This flick is cheap, but it's oddly fun to watch." 0
+539 "This is one of the most unoriginal, cliche-ridden movies I have ever seen. Even if you didn't like this film's antecedents, 'The Bad News Bears' and 'The Mighty Ducks,' they are bound to have done a better job than this one. From the moment the new teacher greets her class and they tell her, ""Don't bother with us, we're all losers,"" you can see everything that's coming twenty miles away for the rest of the film.
All the usual suspects are here. Besides the spunky teacher, we have a group of what are supposed to be endearingly bratty kids (they're brats, yes, but no so endearing), a slow-witted small town sheriff that they love to torment, an arrogant head coach of the winning rival team, etc., ad nauseum. Only Olivia d'Abo as the new teacher displays any likabilty. I never cared much for Steve Guttenberg before and his performance as the sheriff doesn't change things. Jay O. Sanders is a capable actor but his character, the rival coach, leaves him nothing to work with. Let's hope that writer/director Holly Goldberg Sloan comes up with something better next time out." 0
+540 "After working on 7 movies with director Mickael Curtiz (The Adventures of Robin Hood are their best achievement), Errol Flynn got tired of his dictatorial direction and decided to work with the great Raoul Walsh. This reunion is a happy thing for cinematography. THE DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON is their first and best film together. Raoul Walsh portrays the General George Armstrong Custer (Errol Flynn) from his debuts at West Point, to the Civil War and finally at the battle of Little Big Horn. It's true the film shows a too heroic portrait of Custer, but that's not important. What is important, is the fact that we are transported with the passion and glory carried by the characters. Who can forget California Joe, the great ""Queen's Own Buttler"" with his song ""Garryowen"", the touching Mrs Custer (Olivia de Havilland), the diabolic Sharp well played by Arthur Kennedy ?
An eternal blow remains on this epic and tragic freso." 1
+541 I gave this a 3 out of a possible 10 stars.
Unless you like wasting your time watching an anorexic actress, in this film it's Carly Pope, behaving like a ditz, don't bother.
Carly Pope plays Sara Novak, a young college student, who becomes intrigued with a game of riddles, that leads her down into subway tunnels underneath the city - a dangerous thing for even a well-armed man to go in alone.
There are various intrigues in the film -- a weirdo classmate who is apparently stalking Sara, a cynical shopkeeper who runs some kind of offbeat hole-in-the-wall establishment that appears to be located in the back alley of a ghetto, a nerdish dim-wit that hangs around the cynic's shop, and a woman named Emily Gray, who is back in prison.
Sara's father is a lawyer who is handling Emily Gray's case.
A few years back, Emily Gray attempted to drown a 12 year old boy. Emily was put in a mental hospital for 5 years, and for some cockeyed reason they let her out again, even though it is obvious she is still dangerously deranged.
The only explanation Emily has ever given for her crime is: I never sinned.
It's all part of the design.
Well, my friend, don't expect to ever get any better explanation than that, because you won't. 0
+542 "BELL WITCH HAUNTING (aka THE HAUNT) is an American horror movie supposedly based on real events that took place during the period 1817 to 1821.
This is not to be confused with BELL WITCH: THE MOVIE, a movie starring Betsy Palmer based on the same events. However, I can say that I wish I had seen this other movie instead of the one I saw! I enjoyed Betsy Palmer's chilling performance in Friday THE 13TH. As such, I believe that even on a bad day, she'd pull off a better performance than anyone involved in the travesty known as THE HAUNT.
With regard to my heading, this movie is not painful to watch because the content is disturbing. It is painful to watch because it is just downright boring.
Reading the positive reviews for this movie, I could only identify three possibilities. The first possibility - these authors were involved in the production in some way. The second possibility - the authors whilst not directly involved were paid to write positive reviews after production was completed. The final possibility - none of these authors has seen a sufficient number of horror movies and therefore is inexperienced with the concepts that successful attempts utilise.
The setting for the plot is Robertson County, Tennessee. James Johnston receives a visit from two journalists eager to hear the story of the Bell Witch. The story is told as a series of flashbacks. A series of supernatural events begin happening at the home of John Bell and his family. It soon transpires that a vengeful spirit is behind it all.
On the surface the plot appears to be a standard poltergeist affair, albeit one based on real events.
Where execution of the brilliant concept is concerned however, just about everything that could go wrong does go wrong. And then some!
First, the acting. The acting is almost uniformly terrible right across the board. This factor does the most damage to the production, undermining any possible credibility of belief or interest on the part of the viewer. The voice of the vengeful spirit sounds more like a teenage girl experiencing teenage angst rather than a powerful demonic force expressing malevolent intent. I almost laughed when I heard some of her lines. Unfortunately, this voice began to become very annoying very quickly! I may not have been alive in the 1800s, but I find it incredibly hard to believe that any young woman alive at that time would speak in the way that this ""ghost"" does!
Second, the direction. The direction is haphazard and very uneven. Some scenes show promise but potential is squandered by the clearly inexperienced director. Nothing is done with the camera, with sound or with lighting to add intensity to the scenes intended to be scary. The atmosphere is equally flat. A vengeful spirit is supposedly behind supernatural occurrences. Yet the effects are so incredibly inept that no one who has seen a proper horror movie would buy into them. I'll give one example. In one scene, the spirit attacks someone. See the scene for yourself. It's almost funny - almost.
Third, the script. Whilst it may be the case that the events shown are faithful to accounts of real occurrences, it cannot be denied that most scenes are incredibly flat and boring. Scenes as short as two minutes feel much longer thanks to the poor dialogue - dialogue that fails to add depth to the characters or story. This movie is far too reliant on conversations to advance the story. Whilst this style was also the case with British movies from the British horror heyday of the 1960s and 1970s, it cannot be denied that the dialogue exchanges were always interesting to watch in these more professional earlier works. Peter Cushing for example could read a telephone directory and still hold attention of the viewers. The same cannot be said of the actors in THE HAUNT.
Finally, the humour. The ill-guided attempts at humour in this movie are excruciating. An obese boy is the butt of many jokes. One particularly awful scene sees the said boy going to the outside toilet. This scene should never have been included - but it is and complete with sound effects in case you fail to understand what he is doing!
The only positive points about the movie are the location and the costumes. The decision to shoot the picture near the original location helped add some authenticity. The costumes were also well chosen.
Overall, THE HAUNT is an appalling movie. It is not even in the ""so bad it's good"" league. It is instead just boring. I advise everyone to save their money and avoid this movie like the plague. Don't even bother seeing it for free!
I have never seen the other movie about the Bell Witch. But it really couldn't be any worse than THE HAUNT. Could it? I'll give this other movie a chance if I can track it down.
In the meantime, I would advise everyone on here to check out some proper horror movies about ghosts and haunting. THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE, THE CHANGELING, RINGU, THE GRUDGE (Japanese original) and ONE MISSED CALL (Japanese original) are good places to start." 0
+543 "Formulaic to the max. Neither title reflects the serial's actual content, ""Fighting Nazis in Morocco,"" (actually, the Iverson ranch). The plot is just to fill in the lulls between fistfights. The packaging claims over 40 'fistic encounters' in 15 chapters. That's at least three a chapter! Aside from seeing Duncan Renaldo cast as a Spanish accented Frenchman, watching how much furniture is overturned, smashed, thrown, burned or blown up is what this serial is really all about. When the protagonists start fighting, you can bet that everything in the room will be in it, too. So, kudos to the fight choreographer, who is the real star of this serial!
Two positive notes: the characters do sometimes lose their hats during the fights, and best of all, we have the girl side kick (often a journalist, as she is here) actually participating in the mayhem, mostly by shooting and killing the bad guys. Yet to come is Linda Stirling killing the main villain in ""Manhunt of Mystery Island"" (1945). On the negative side, there are just too many jump out of the way escapes-- before the slab falls, before the car goes over the cliff, before the speedboat explodes, before the building explodes, before the truck hits you, etc. etc.
It is claimed that this serial partially 'inspired' George Lucas to make the first Indiana Jones film, but that is more by implied concept than because of the actual story or the serial's development.
Rod Cameron 'shines' as a moving rock, a role he played in all his films. Other than watching all the furniture getting smashed, there's nothing really going on here, compared to other serials that have fewer fights, more story, better actors and more developed characters.
I give it a 3 for all the furniture smashing." 0
+544 I was looking forward to this movie. Trustworthy actors, interesting plot. Great atmosphere then ????? IF you are going to attempt something that is meant to encapsulate the meaning of life. First. Know it. OK I did not expect the directors or writers to actually know the meaning but I thought they may have offered crumbs to peck at and treats to add fuel to the fire-Which! they almost did. Things I didn't get. A woman wandering around in dark places and lonely car parks alone-oblivious to the consequences. Great riddles that fell by the wayside. The promise of the knowledge therein contained by the original so-called criminal. I had no problem with the budget and enjoyed the suspense. I understood and can wax lyrical about the fool and found Adrian Pauls role crucial and penetrating and then ????? Basically the story line and the script where good up to a point and that point was the last 10 minutes or so. What? Run out of ideas! Such a pity that this movie had to let us down so badly. It may not comprehend the meaning and I really did not expect the writers to understand it but I was hoping for an intellectual, if not spiritual ride and got a bump in the road 0
+545 "Wow... just... wow. There are a lot of reviews on this movie already but I wanted to add some comments of my own. I agree with most reviewers who have said this movie has terrible acting, writing, and directing - whoo boy does it ever. However, I think there is some other problems here.
1. Why is Christian belief and the allowance for extraterrestrial life mutually exclusive? The film acts as though you just can't be a Christian and also allow for the possibility? Why? They ever-so-briefly touch on this in the film (i.e. ""The Bible doesn't say there is aliens."" ""Well, the Bible doesn't say there isn't.), but the actual rebuttal is never answered. The Bible really doesn't say there isn't. So how about dealing with the question instead of dismissing it out of hand? Or better yet, acknowledge that this is an infinite universe we live in and if we believe in an infinite God there is the possibility that he made some other life somewhere and has his own plans for them.
2. How come the ONLY two explanations for the abductions that are valid are demons and hoax? What about sleep paralysis and night terrors which have been linked to abduction experiences? What if it's something else entirely? Too bad the film makers already have their minds made up.
3. The film makers claim that all who have had abduction experiences have had ties to the occult. That's a pretty big claim to make without any factual evidence to present. I'm not necessarily arguing that they don't, but if you're going to say something so asinine you'd better have the facts to back it up.
4. Why does the other reporter (not the Greasy Haired Blonde Guy, the other one) always have his hands in his pockets? It's hard to take someone seriously when they're constantly playing pocket pool.
I WISH this had been an exploration of Christian faith and UFO phenomena, but unfortunately the film makers were too concerned with their ""Faith Message"" to care much about make a thought provoking movie. As a Christian myself, this saddens me." 0
+546 "Another hand-held horror means another divisive movie that fans should still seek out and make up their own minds about.
Imagine a cross between The Blair Witch Project and The Grudge and you're close to the overall content of this movie. It's another videotaped horror but this time most of it is edited together in readiness for a video doc that was never completed by a supernatural investigator who disappeared.
I certainly had a feeling of dread while watching this movie (does anyone do dreadful better than our Asian friends?) but the creepy moments, the genuinely creepy moments, were sadly a bit fewer and farther between than I had hoped. I also felt that I was two or three steps ahead of the investigator when apparent ""revelations"" appeared throughout so I certainly can't recommend this as highly as [*Rec].
Having said that, it would be remiss of me not to highly recommend any film that goes on at length about ectoplasmic worms, contains at least two subtly spooky ghost moments and made sure that I had to put the lights back on for a while when the sun went down.
Check it out if you have been enjoying some of the other hand-held genre releases of late. And the finale is a hair-raising doozy.
See this if you like: The Last Broadcast, Pulse, Angel Heart." 1
+547 I just rented Blackwater Valley Exorcism because the cover and pictures looked terrifying, and I don't normally watch movies that are automatically released onto DVD, but this looked so interesting and scary! I was very much in the mood for a good scary film and to me, possession is one of the scariest subjects to watch or learn about. Just look at The Exorcist or The Exorcism of Emily Rose, both terrific movies that made break-throughs not only horror wise, but story as well.
Blackwater Valley Exorcism is about a girl, Isabelle, who from the get go is automatically possessed, so we can't even tell what kind of a person she was to begin with. But a former wife beater turned priest is on the case with a gardener...? I know... I know. Then they go into several other stories with the priest and Isabella's sister, and the priest hit the sister and messed around with Isabelle? I'm not sure, then we get into a story with Isabelle's dad and his questioning of his wife's faithfulness to him.
I mean, the story just goes into too many directions and wasn't well developed at all. Not to mention that the exorcism didn't seem authentic at all and more of a just scare your pants off type of a film, which I didn't like at all because I couldn't take it seriously. Whoever directed and wrote this clearly had no idea where to go or how to direct the story well, so I wouldn't really recommend this.
2/10 0
+548 I saw this at The Tribeca Film Festival, in the family section. I'm not sure either of my kids really got the movie, but I have to say that it was a wonderful short film.
'Nostradamus and Me' is an interesting short film about the hopes and fears that we all felt growing up in the 1980's, which in turn, extends to how my kids feel today. Then, we had Regan, today, we got Bush. Instead of Nuclear War, we have Terrorism.
I really identified with the main character, and I myself dated a 'Curehead' in high school. We all felt like 'nothing mattered' when we were 16, but it's great to see a film where they discover that everything matters!!!
Again, I probably wouldn't have put this in the family section...there were a few too many curse words for younger children, but it was a wonderful and enjoyable film to watch. 1
+549 I must say, every time I see this movie, I am deeply touched, not only by the most painful four years of Hongsheng's life, but also by how his family deals with his drug addiction. It is also true that getting addicted to anything, such as drugs, alcohol, or pornography, cannot only hurt you, but also hurt your most important people in the world: your family. Since family is the #1 priority in the Asian culture, it takes guts for the circle to gather together and show one person how much the family loves him/her. this is actually the first Chinese movie that I actually enjoy, not for the fun of it, but the elements surrounding it (superb acting, touching story, great direction) make this movie worth watching. What stands out the most is that Hongsheng and his family act out the story themselves instead of having some B-movie actor trying to imitate the real person. It shows the genuineness of the movie. 1
+550 After The Funeral was absolutely superb, and by far the best episode of the season. I was disappointed with Cards On the Table, that started off so well but let down considerably by the last half hour, and I didn't know what to think of Taken After the Flood, though I do remember being confused at the end. After the Funeral as I've said is one of my all time favourite Poirot episodes, up there with Five Little Pigs, Sad Cypress and The ABC Murders. I was afraid that they would ruin the story, but instead it is very faithful to the book. Now I will say I don't mind changes to books, and try not to compare movies and TV adaptations to their sources, except when the book is a masterpiece and the adaptation doesn't do it justice. That's why I disliked some of the Marples like Nemesis and Sleeping Murder, and so far out of the Poirots The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Taken At the Flood and Cards on the Table are the only ones that really did disappoint. Everything else ranges from good to outstanding, even the recent Appointment with Death, despite the many deviations from the book, which I admit isn't a favourite, was surprisingly good, thanks to the marvellous production values, stellar ensemble performances and outstanding music score. Back to After the Funeral, the production values are fantastic. It has a really cinematic feel to it, and the stunning photography and splendid scenery and costumes made it a visual feast for the eyes. The music was very stirring and even haunting, and the entire cast give wonderful performances. David Suchet is impeccable as always as Poirot, and Geraldine James and Anna Calder Marshall are just as terrific. But for me, the standout was Monica Dolan as Mrs Gilchrist, she is up there with Donald Sumpter and Polly Walker as the best supporting actor/actress in a Poirot episode, that's how good her performance was. All in all, a must see, one of the best Poirot episodes by far, and one of the more faithful ones too. 10/10 Bethany Cox 1
+551 "I don't think I will include any spoilers but If I do, I can cover my butt. ""The Last American Virgin"" came in a time were such teenage coming of age/high school sex romps were the rave. Films such as ""Prepies"" (1984), ""Hot Times"" (1974) and the popular ""Porky's "" (1981) were making mucho money. Yet it is the ""Last American Virgin"" the one that actually has a more serious plot story amidst the nudity and sexual situations. It is the often told tale of three high school buddies who want to lose their virginity. The go to the wrong places (prostitutes), the dangerous ones (older woman with jealous boyfriend) and the convenient ones (luring their high school female counterparts). The movie has a lot of funny moments, and although the cast did not produce a single major movie star, it is worth remembering for a fantastic 80's soundtrack that includes: Devo, The Cars, Journey and others. By today standards is raunchy and might have grabbed a NC-17 rating, but is a well told story of how sometimes personal fixation can only bring pain,while love might be right in front of us. It is a little piece of 80s Americana and worth having in your movie collection." 1
+552 In all this dogma fuzz, please note that this is the Danish masterpiece of the 20th century. The humour, the fate, the sorrow is so clean - so simple - so touching.
This movie is a masterpiece. Go see it. There's nothing more to say. 1
+553 Richard Abernethie, a very wealthy man, has died and his relatives have assembled for his funeral. Included in the funeral party is Abernathie's youngest sister Cora Galaccio. While none of the family has seen Cora in at least 20 years, they all agree that Cora was always a bit different. So when Cora says something about Abemethie having been murdered, most laugh it off as one of Cora's eccentricities. But someone is obviously taking Cora seriously. The next day, Cora is found dead in her bed having been beaten violently. Is there a connection between the two deaths? It's up to Hercule Poirot to find a killer.
After the Funeral is one of the most well put together episodes of the entire Poirot series. I've always been a fan of this particular Agatha Christie book and, from what I remember, the movie is as faithful to Christie's source material as any of the Poirot installments. The mystery is top notch with plenty of clues, suspects, and red herrings. And as I've written before, I always enjoy an Christie story where Hercule Poirot gathers everyone together in a drawing room for the final reveal. It might be old fashioned, but that's the way I like it. Getting beyond the plot, technically and artistically After the Funeral is a winner. Sets, editing, direction, and cinematography are as good as you'll find in one of these movies. The acting is equally impressive. I've come to expect an enjoyable performance from David Suchet as Poirot and he doesn't disappoint here. The rest of the cast is just as strong with Monica Dolan giving an especially noteworthy performance. Other than a minor quibble with the rapid fire way the characters are introduced, I've got no real complaints. It's a good show all the way around. 1
+554 The storyline of The Milkwoman is a simple one of unrequited love that despite the passing of decades still remains strong. Now 50 years old, Minako Obha (Yuko Tanaka) lives alone and works two jobs one as a checkout clerk in a supermarket, the other as a milklady, doing her daily round on the hills of Nagasaki. One of her stops is at the house of Kaita Takanashi (Ittoku Kishibe), a government official who tends to his terminally ill wife Yoko (Akiko Nishina). Minako and Kaita used to see each other as school children, but after the death of Minako's mother and Kaita's father, who it seems were having an affair together, their own relationship was destroyed. Lying in her sick bed, Yoko knows however that her husband's feelings for the milklady aren't completely gone and, for the sake of Kaita after she has died, she attempts to engineer a means of bringing them back together.
While the story might be simple, the emotions it deals with and the means by which it expresses them is really where the heart and beauty of the film lie. The film takes its time to show the simple daily routines of each of the characters, their actions being recorded by an old lady who is writing their story for a book while looking after her own husband who is showing signs of dementia. In the process it depicts the social circumstances of people from different ways of life, how they interact with each other on a daily basis, how relationships form, and how past and present can collide. The director handles this marvellously with a strong structure and visual style. It's only later in the film that the story starts to follow a more conventional and inevitably melodramatic path, as if it is indeed being constructed to fit the narrative structure of the book that is being written. It's all validated by the emotional depths the film touches, represented most effectively in the exceptional performance of Yuko Tanaka. 1
+555 "One reasons why they call the 80's, ""The Awesome 80's"" is quality television. Shows like the Wonder Years, War of the Worlds (the series), V, Amazing Stories, and many more have always left an impression to each ""fortunate"" one of us that in time will always find a way to reawaken itself. To top that, here comes Monsters! A series quite unique of its own, and a theme fully dedicate to - monsters. May it be the good, the bad, and the morbid.
If you're a fan of classic shows or if you have the fascination of horror films then this one is absolutely for you. Provided you can find this rare gem.
Even the newer generations will be in awe with some of the episode with its grittiness, it's indiscriminating use of gore effects or its story telling power and simplicity. I guarantee, because I'm 23 :).
Be sure NOT to miss this!
Although, it's a show seemingly forgotten by the modern world, it will always be with those who can always remember..." 1
+556 This demented left-wing wipe-out trivializes Dante's great work, distorts the genius of the author out of all recognition, inserts hateful ideology, incompetent satire and moronic political commentary in every imaginable place, and itself deserves a place in the Eighth Circle, Tenth Bolgia with the rest of the falsifiers. Sandow Birk has reserved himself a spot next to it.
Stocking Hell with Republican political figures, Fox News helicopters and Christian conservatives is a work of literary sacrilege, to say nothing of extreme liberal bias. It is, however, unoriginal, tedious and trite. Nothing in Birk's unworthy and heretical revision is in the least relevant to the original text or is in any way entertaining, humorous or enlightening, despite his smug pretension to the contrary.
I could have eaten a reel of video tape and PUKED a better movie. I regret the two hours of my life that I lost watching this insult to the very concept of poetry. Calliope will weep forever. 0
+557 This show is made for persons with IQ lower than 80. The jokes in the show are so lame. If you are on a deserted island and you do not have anything to do you will be better than to watch this garbage.... You will hate their accent their behavior and all the stupid jokes and pranks they try to perform...It really pisses me of that viewers gave Reba 6.7 on their voting...Sure i knew there are some people with IQ lower than 80 but what i did not know that there are so many of them! So people if you got to read this I hope that you will never ever download or buy this peace of garbage... I know it is not the place for his but i wish to recommend one much better mini-series 'Scrubs' 0
+558 "Without a doubt, the biggest waste of film of the year. This movie is poorly structured, sadistic, cruel and filled with unlikable characters. On top of that, and maybe the worst crime, it's uninteresting and vastly predictable. As soon as Bill Pullman's character doodled on the photo changing the word from ""evidence"" to ""violence,"" I had the entire plot figured out. There are no surprises and there is no compelling reason to watch this trash. The only redeeming feature for me is that I saw this thing for free on my HDNet cable and didn't waste any money. I would truly be angry if I had paid to see it in a theatre.
Anyone that labels this thing a thriller really needs to get out more. An awful, awful film in every way that matters." 0
+559 "Tyra & the rest of the modeling world needs to know that real women like myself and my daughter don't care to see all the ridiculous modeling to sell something. Weird locations, too much makeup & too much skin is not necessary. Sex does not always sell when you are selling to women. The same goes for the horse stomping runway walk that looks unnatural. People come in all shapes & sizes & they need to have that on the show. My daughter has a 36"" inseam, is tall & slender & a size 5, I am more average at a size 12. We would like to see both- I can not picture how something would look on me when a size 2 is wearing it, it will not fit the same way on me. I do not buy magazines anymore because they are one sided on this matter. We would really love the show to consider women of all sizes. Thank you." 0
+560 "Please, why on Earth did Bava had to add insult to injury making this pathetic piece of follow up crap?
To begin with we, ""the viewers"" at home are treated to a narration from some unknown ding-bat informing us of the aftermath events of the previous episode indicating mankind's triumph over the demons, (yeah right).
I can tell you ""right now"" that this doesn't in anyway what-so-ever have anything to do with Demons as this is a completely new story with a different backdrop altogether. Bava as usual, makes a casual appearance that doesn't even seem to fit into the main context of the story at all. Acting in this one beyond appalling and the whole concept about the demons appearing through a TV set, Oh God I'm not going to go on. Go see for yourself.
As usual you'll be treated to laughable dubbing, crap scenarios that don't make any sense and above all un-answered questions. How typical of a sequel that dished out the first batch of crap.
Overall if you're one of those DVD Argentophile collector's, then maybe you'll wanna give this a go otherwise avoid like the plague, it's no way near the first, so you may wanna avoid like the plague." 0
+561 "I can't remember the series, I believe it may have been ""American Masters"", but it was broadcast on PBS around 1980. Most people have some knowledge of the development of the A bomb, and those that have little, or none, probably think it is a pretty dry subject. Anyone who has viewed this 7 part series does not feel that way. You get to know the turmoil in Oppenhemiers mind, and how the development changed his life forever. You understand the tragic figure he became, and why. With 7 episodes you get to know the major players, and the intrigue and backstabbing. I have contacted PBS about the chance of obtaining a video, or DVD, but have never received a response. Too bad, I would love to see it again." 1
+562 Dr. Ben McKenna (James Stewart) and Jo McKenna (Doris Day) travel to Morocco for a holiday where they meet a mysterious man named Louis Bernard (Daniel Gélin) on a bus.The next day this man is murdered, but before he dies he tells Ben a secret; an assassination will take place in London.The crooks kidnap the couple's son Hank (Christopher Olsen) making sure Ben won't reveal their plan to anybody.Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) is a very intense thriller.The acting is superb as it always is in Hitchcok's films.James Stewart is marvelous.Doris Day is a delightful person and actress and she gets to show her singing talents as well.The song Que Sera, Sera has an important part in the movie.This movie is a movie of many classic scenes.In the final scenes at the Albert Hall, done without dialogue, you can barely blink your eyes.This movie is fifty years old now.Time hasn't decreased its power in any way. 1
+563 "This movie is #1 in the list of worst movies I have ever seen, with ""Lessons for an Assassin"" on the #2 spot.
The acting is lousy (sorry, Sandra Bullock, but even your performance was horrible!), the music score could have come from a bad x-rated movie and the story was downright ridiculous. It had this in common with a typical action movie: the dialogues were short and consisted mainly of one-syllable words. But contrary to the average action movie, there was no real action in this one. Boring.
The only reason I continued watching it was in the hopes that at one point, there would be at least one interesting scene in this movie ...
Thumbs down on this one." 0
+564 What can I say about this film that won't give you any preconceived notions when you see it? Very little. The plot has to do with the return from hospital of a teenage girl after she broke down. What follows after that is the movie. It is one of the creepiest most mind blowing films of the past several years. Everything about the film is just slightly off center and leaves you feeling ill at ease well after the film has ended. It is not a perfect film. The film has problems in its final half hour which make an already confusing story, even more confused.(If you've read any number of other comments here on IMDb and elsewhere you'll know that a great deal of time has been spent trying to unlock what actually is going on) I'm not sure what I actually think of this film beyond the fact that it scared me and disturbed me in ways that most well known horror films ever have. If you like horror, and don't mind not having everything clearly summed up I suggest you try this since it will more than likely make your skin crawl. 1
+565 "After a good start, it turned out to be the worst piece of holier than thou propaganda i've ever seen. This movie is an open insult designed to make you feel bad about not reading the ""holy bible"".
To resume the...OK let's call it a plot... Basically alien don't abduct people (that we already know..). No, in fact its demonic forces abducting people which are in new age stuff or witchcraft, or read porno magazine (as one protagonist does).
It's complete with the little emotional piano music when the lead character realize he must blindly follow Christ to be saved.
a quote sums it all , imagine a subtle piano music in the background : ""You can't let others, even those you love, stop you from following the Lord..""
and we are supposed to live in an enlightened age...still work to do. Boycott this piece of crap" 0
+566 As other posters have commented this was a very very bad movie (keeping it kid friendly) FX was low class, they should of spent the $1 on a coke. As is typical with these D movies most victims die and leave a mystery except for one lucky soul and of course the lead. Hope the money was worth it for Boxleitner, really really big step down from Babylon 5. Nice to see what happened to Buck Rogers but damn this was low even for him. ' It was so bad and on the older actors you could even seem to tell that they thought it was bad also. Don't Watch.
*****Warning Spoiler Below****
This thing chased down everyone it was after and yet Boxlietner got away... that was pure BS. And the ending? How in the hell did the kids end up right there with him? That was just too much stupidity. 0
+567 "President Harry S. Truman once said that the only thing new in the world is the history you don't know.
Seven years before Richard Rhodes' superb Pulitzer Prize-winning ""The Making of the Atomic Bomb"", the BBC produced a seven-part miniseries, ""Oppenheimer"", that was a character study of the people who designed and built the weapon that ushered in the Atomic Age, permanently joining science and technology to the state (and, in particular, the military), not merely making history, but changing the world forever.
The production is impeccable, the casting nothing short of miraculous; not only the main characters, but even secondary characters bear uncanny resemblances to the persons portrayed. In particular are Sam Waterston in the title role of American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, scientific director of the Manhattan Project, who was based at the Los Alamos, NM, laboratory (the site for which he personally chose); Manning Redwood as General Leslie R. Groves, who oversaw the entire Manhattan Engineering District (the project's formal name); David Suchet as physicist, and ultimate nemesis of Oppenheimer, Edward Teller (who, nearly forty years later, whispered into Ronald Reagan's ear and brought us the Strategic Defense Initiative - ""Star Wars"") and Jana Sheldon as Kitty Oppenheimer. The attention to detail is uniformly excellent throughout.
Part thriller, part love story - and ultimately a tragedy, this series faithfully recreates a chapter in world history - and that of science - that we dare not forget. Highest recommendation.
(NOTE: Viewers who enjoy this series will also enjoy Jacob Bronowski's 13-part series ""The Ascent of Man"" and the BBC film of Michael Frayn's play ""Copenhagen"".)" 1
+568 Sandra Bullock is my favorite actress..... But this movie was so horrible, I couldn't help but chuckle throughout the movie in disbelief that I was actually watching something so crappy. Ha ha. The audio editing is horrible, They try too hard to come up with creative camera angles. Because they're just weird and stupid. The script sucked. Acting was horrible, storyline not very good. Very unrealistic, even for a movie. But it is a 20 year old movie..... so I'll give it a bonus point for that. And yeah, the music was terrible. But we all got to start somewhere. And submitting these things is such a hassle..... 10 line minimum... bother. Well now I know why I couldn't find this movie in the movie store.... I had to purchase it offline to see it... good thing it was only $.58 cents.... even though shipping was $2.59. Oh well.... I don't recommend anyone wasting their time and money seeing this film... 0
+569 Many horror fans complain that horror has scarcely progressed in the last twenty years. I was inclined to agree with this until the influx of Asian horror films, a trend which has admittedly grown dull. However, it has produced some true classics, and A Tale Of Two Sisters, for me at least, stands out as an exceptional piece of cinema, and perhaps the best horror film in a very long time.
Based vaguely on a Korean folktale, it tells the sad story of two mentally-troubled sisters residing with their father and stepmother. After experiencing a few problems on their first night back at home, they determine to stick together and deny their stepmother access to their close relationship. The tension rises and there is the inevitable snap. But what happens after this requires more than a pair of eyes, as the story takes several twists, and the scares become more emotional and quite real. By the end, you may need a few moments to absorb it all and piece it together in your own mind, but it is exactly this pairing of horror and mystery that pushes it beyond the definitions of these genres and makes it an instant classic. One to watch again and again, if only to work it all out. 1
+570 "I am very open minded. I watch all kinds of programs to the end...good or bad...just to give them a chance and learn from the good aspects and bad ones. This show had potential to be good. But my god, what were the writers, casting director, and director thinking? The cast of actors are terrible...with the slightest exception of Meryl (Mimi Rogers), and Darcy (Joy Osmanski) being given occasional good lines with the best execution of the lot.
The rest of the cast kill the show. It is the same story line in every episode. Sam has plans to do something. His boss disrupts these plans by assigning him ridiculous work projects. Then the foolish ways Sam tries to accommodate both in a manner that is primarily stupid and lacks any real intelligent humor. This is EVERY episode. It gets very tiring.
Season 2, they ditch the eye candy. The 2 ""hot"" girls in the show get written out (yet the brother stays? explain that casting cut to me please). I can see why they wrote them out...they had no substantial role...but they didn't add anyone better to replace them.
The cocky Derek Tricolli character is given a continuous appearance in season 2. His acting (along with everyone else's) resembles many poor sitcoms from the 80's...might have been funny then...but painful now.
the show could have been so much better with a few good writers and some people who had any talent to execute them. This show lacks everything. Production quality is the only good aspect of the show. It is great in that regard...unfortunately the content is painfully sad.
My god. FOX, was there really nothing better to choose from? I'm sticking with shows like ""It's always Sunny in Philadelphia"" or ""30 Rock"" for now. The bar should be set by programs like these that actually assume the audience are intelligent and aren't continually drooling on themselves using all their brain power on continuing to breathe." 0
+571 The prey has an interesting history, unless you remember the ads for it in newspapers in June of 1984 you might have caught it on the Movie channel back in summer 85, but little else is remembered. The plot is your basic killer in the woods again. But ironically this was filmed before Friday the 13th. The prey was actually shot sometime in 1978 according to one of the actors in an interview years later. But released for about a week at some drive ins, (yes Jim, namans drive in showed this in June of 84). But it has a dated look to it. Maybe they released it so later on to cash in on all the other terror films the market was flooded with by 1984. Now on the story, it has some kind of back story, a forest fire back in the 1940's leaves a lot of Gypsies burned to death. But one of their children survive (our monster) so flash forward to present day which would be 1978, we have an older middle age couple camping only to be dispatched by the Monster. The tag line for this picture claims ITS NOT HUMAN, AND ITS GOT AN AXE, but an Axe was only used in these first two killings. Now we have a bunch of teenagers who look like they in their mid 20's camping. We all know they are the Prey, and the monster knocks them of one by one. For an 80 minute movie it seems longer. We also have a lot of wildlife footage to fill in voids for the 80 mins. Overall for being out into an 80-'s horror movie it looks way more 70's than ever. Hey the Prey had potential to be a good horror killer in the woods movie but falls a little short.. It does however feature a pretty scary cool looking monster at the end, and we have to wait till the last 2 minutes to see him. Side note, the monster has gone on to star in the Addams family movies in the 1990's.. 0
+572 This movie was extremely disappointing, I thought it would be another 'marijuana comedy' but don't be mislead, it's not at all. There are barely any weed-related jokes that come to mind, I don't even think they smoke any weed in this movie. The marijuana field is merely a plot device.
My impression after seeing this film was that four friends were bored one summer and decided to write up a script full of (their idea of) witty dialog and make a movie. The product is bland dialog supported by mediocre acting, to say this movie has no 'hook' is a huge understatement. Don't waste your time or money. 0
+573 "My Take: Steven Seagal is obviously too boring to be a lead in an action thriller, even a totally dull one.
Remember Steven Seagal? You don't? Don't worry, there's not much to catch up on. After starring in admittedly enjoyable crowd-pleasing films like UNDER SIEGE and EXECUTIVE DECISION, Seagal hits the low grounds of the bad movie abyss. Now, he stars in low-budgeted B-level action vehicles, some of which are made-for-TV ""Movie of the Week"" entries that lost their way to the big screen. HALF PAST DEAD is among these, shall we say, dead action movies. A loud and lousy action film, sloppily directed and lazily written (and worse, badly acted). This is one of those bad movies that I don't need to watch until the ending to know it's bad. I didn't have the guts to have all my braincells die while wasting my time with this. It it this kind of bad films in which you realize, those other films you hate are not bad after all.
The plot (and the locale) is completely lifted from a similar picture, Michael Bay's THE ROCK, although similar may not be the word to describe it. Both movies are summer movies, and not meant to be taken so seriously. But in comparison, even THE ROCK (which isn't much in the writing department as much as the lights and sounds) has better characters, a more compelling plot, better action sequences and overall, a more entertaining atmosphere. Although there are action scenes in HALF PAST DEAD, none of them are exciting. All of which are sometimes tedious and predictable.
Although predictability seemed to be a welcome asset in summer action films, predictability has never tasted more sour in ones that aren't fun, and HALF PAST DEAD is never really fun, a lot of times it's just a pain in the head (hearing the bad rap music repeat over and over again throughout this film makes me yearn for an aspirin every second I hear them). The acting is horrendously mediocre, the plot is derivative, with no compelling or appealing characters whatsoever. Seagal's character, an undercover agent sent to Alcatraz to stop a criminal mastermind (Morris Chestnut), a very boring villain, is nothing to get excited about. Seagal's character is also provided with a sidekick (played by rap star Ja Rule) and a bunch of amigo inmates, and there's no chemistry going on here.
If starring in a series of other forgotten action vehicles (what were those films again?) killed of Seagal's career for good, HALF PAST DEAD is overkill. And audiences be warned: you're invited to feel the pain. Advice: avoid it at all costs.
Rating: 0 out of 5." 0
+574 I was fortunate to attend the London premier of this film. While I am not at all a fan of British drama, I did find myself deeply moved by the characters and the BAD CHOICES they made. I was in tears by the end of the film. Every scene was mesmerizing. The attention to detail and the excellent acting was quite impressive.
I would have to agree with some of the other comments here which question why all these women were throwing themselves at such a despicable character.
*******SPOLIER ALERT******** I was also hoping that Dylan would have been killed by William when he had the chance! ****END SPOILER*****
Keira Knightley did a great job and radiate beauty and innocence from the screen, but it was Sienna Miller's performance that was truly Oscar worthy.
I am sure this production will be nominated for other awards. 1
+575 Excellent cast, story line, performances. Totally believable. I realize the close knit group that exemplifies the Marine Corps. But this movie brought fear to my heart. The marines let principles be damned. It seems that this film was based on real life incidents. It shows how difficult it is to go up against the establishment. Anne Heche was utterly convincing. Sam Shepard's portrayal of a gung ho Marine was sobering. And Eric Stoltz as her attorney was so deft balancing his loyalty to the Corp but also his loyalty to his client, while high above on his tightrope. He knew what his true course of action had to be. But he was pulled apart by his immersion in the Marine tradition, loyalty to the Corps above all else. I sat riveted to the TV screen. All in all I give this one a resounding 9 out of 10. 1
+576 "This BBC version of an Agatha Christie book shows the pitfalls of following a book too closely. Christie's books tend to move at a gentle, sometimes even sedate pace, and ""Evans"" is one that certainly does. It also has a solid school of red herrings to confuse the plot. This version is extremely faithful to the book, which results in a very slow, involved story. As a Christie fan, I gave it 7 stars, but it takes 3 hours to make its way through a relatively action-free story. I appreciate some of the tightening of plots that the BBC did for its later Christie productions much more.
In the end, this movie is a leisurely pleasure, highlighted by the breathy waif Francesca Annis who brings considerable charisma to her role and plays off James Warwick very well." 1
+577 "I saw this film on September 1st, 2005 in Indianapolis. I am one of the judges for the Heartland Film Festival that screens films for their Truly Moving Picture Award. A Truly Moving Picture ""...explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life."" Heartland gave that award to this film.
This is a story of golf in the early part of the 20th century. At that time, it was the game of upper class and rich ""gentlemen"", and working people could only participate by being caddies at country clubs. With this backdrop, this based-on-a-true-story unfolds with a young, working class boy who takes on the golf establishment and the greatest golfer in the world, Harry Vardon.
And the story is inspirational. Against all odds, Francis Ouimet (played by Shia LaBeouf of ""Holes"") gets to compete against the greatest golfers of the U.S. and Great Britain at the 1913 U.S. Open. Francis is ill-prepared, and has a child for a caddy. (The caddy is hilarious and motivational and steals every scene he appears in.) But despite these handicaps, Francis displays courage, spirit, heroism, and humility at this world class event.
And, we learn a lot about the early years of golf; for example, the use of small wooden clubs, the layout of the short holes, the manual scoreboard, the golfers swinging with pipes in their mouths, the terrible conditions of the greens and fairways, and the play not being canceled even in torrential rain.
This film has stunning cinematography and art direction and editing. And with no big movie stars, the story is somehow more believable.
This adds to the inventory of great sports movies in the vein of ""Miracle"" and ""Remember the Titans.""
FYI - There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past winners going back 70 years." 1
+578 I think the film makes a subtile reference to rouge of Kieslowski, as the whole atmosphere gives me a feeling of red. It seems to be that a lot of the backgrounds contain red, think of the tea-room f.e. I also think this is one of the greatest movies of the last years. 1
+579 "If you like Madonna or not, this movie is hilarious!! I am a Madonna fan and did see this in the theater at the time of its release. However, over time it has not lost its silliness and pure fun. Sure there are some bad lines & cheesy acting but the whole film is just a screwball comedy with Madonna actually carrying the whole film with great bombast. She is cute,funny, and is the only comedic role of her movie career. Madonna usually just plays 'herself' in roles but watching her as Nikki Finn in this film, she really seems like somebody else for once. Of course the film is directed by James Foley (who filmed the dramatic and haunting 'At Close Range' with Sean Penn & Christopher Walken) and co-stars Griffin dunn ('After Hours') who is also brilliantly cast and has fun with the material. The story is nothing genius and don't expect some climatic ending but if you are ever in the mood to watch a fun, clean, 80's romp or if you are a Madonna fan than this is a MUST SEE. The Soundtrack is also very notable and contains 4 Madonna songs: the #1 hit ""Who's That Girl"", the #2 hit ""Causing A Commotion"" and the beautiful and one of her best ever ballads ""The Look of Love''(Top 10 Hit in the UK) and ""Can't Stop"" a left over pop ditty from the 'True BLue' sessions the year before. It is only on VHS but will soon be available on DVD." 1
+580 I watched this film for the second time tonight after about three years and it was as wonderful as before...
There are more than a dozen modern stunning French films from en couer de hiver to the three colours trilogy and all of them are special. This film is one of them. A true delight with so many great things going for it from the homage to Hitchcock to two beautiful ladies in Romane and Monica. While Monica is very beautiful, Romane is a very sexy lady and steals many of the scenes she inhabits.
I am not sure why people think this film is convoluted as the scenes are such a perfect blend of past and present acting as a counterpoint to the characters' own remarkable journey that the film simply flows and you barely realise that 116 minutes of beauty and mystery have left the viewed enchanted and bewitched.
Like most French and European films this story would never translate across the Atlantic as no studio could capture the magic without throttling the life out of it with the Hollywood bleaching common to most movies that become lost in translation. Americans make brilliant films, but not of this type... perhaps if they let someone like a young Polanski work on it then maybe they would not totally butcher an English version...
For those who do not watch subtitled films you will spend a lifetime in ignorant bliss. For those who can read then you would be spiting yourself to miss films like this...
I would describe this as Neo-Franco-Noir, but only to cheese off the reviewer who called this film elitist. I think I saw him doing an add for four-and-twenty-pies. He thinks Romane Bohringer is a type of French Mayonnaise...It is arty in the way that Pulp Fiction is arty...but with more Gallic savoire faire...
10 out of 10 with every viewing...and has anyone got Romane's phone number...she is the perfect French Salad Dressing... 1
+581 If you speak French or can put up with sub-titles, you will really enjoy this movie. If on the other hand you just want to see God's most beautiful creatures, this is a must see. Not an ounce of silicon in sight. Zalman King eat your heart out. Sophie Marceau's body is the epitome of perfection and everything I had ever fantasized about. Her part is even in English. Even the fact that she was nude with John Malkovich did not detract for her beauty. Sophie is a ten if ever there was one. Chiara Caselli and Inés Sastre are 9.5s. Oh yeah, it is a pretty good story. Several little vignettes are woven together in a sort of Six Degrees of Separation style. 1
+582 This film is absolutely appalling and awful. It's not low budget, it's a no budget film that makes Ed Wood's movies look like art. The acting is abysmal but sets and props are worse then anything I have ever seen. An ordinary subway train is used to transport people to the evil zone of killer mutants, Woddy Strode has one bullet and the fight scenes are shot in a disused gravel pit. There is sadism as you would expect from an 80s Italian video nasty. No talent was used to make this film. And the female love interest has a huge bhind- Italian taste maybe. Even for 80s Italian standards this film is pretty damn awful but I guess it came out at a time when there weren't so many films available on video or viewers weren't really discerning. This piece of crap has no entertainment value whatsoever and it's not even funny, just boring and extremely cheap. It's actually and insult to the most stupid audience. I just wonder how on earth an actor like Woody Strode ended up ia a turkey like this? 0
+583 Oh boy! Oh boy! On the cover of worn out VHS has a picture of Sandra Bullock and her name written on top. I think only reason they had chance to sell the movie in nineties, was because of Sandra Bullock's name. Bullock's fans don't have to disappoint. Sandra is only thing to watch in this movie and her performance is the only you can call acting. Rest of the movie
It's fun to watch in first fifteen minutes because it's bad but after that it's going worse. Much worse. Directing is awful. Acting is awful. Script is awful. Dialog is awful. Action is awful. Music is quite good actually. Typical score for eighties action movies. This movie is so bad that it goes close to anything Andy Sidaris has ever produced. It's so bad that there isn't proper word to describe this poor attempt to be a movie. But still, there was Sandra Bullock. And super cool (sarcasm) Jake LaMotta who tried to be Marlon Brando.
I think they can now bring the film out on DVD. It could be cool! And they should write on the cover: ACADEMY AWARD WINNER SANDRA BULLOCk IN HANGMEN
1 out of 10 0
+584 "I watched this film mistakenly thinking that it was that other radio station zombie flick. The shonky production values and low-rent cast soon gave away that this was another one of the those cheap sci-fi channel style knock offs.
The central performance from Bill Moseley is initially quite engaging as the dubious radio shock jock but as the film goes on becomes less and less convincing as he is actually required to act. The rest of the cast have little to do other than look concerned and have no depth whatsoever.
The cinematography is dull, flat and completely uninspired, like so many of these kind of films. It doesn't even manage a decent bit of convincing gore, the zombie make up is literally pathetic apart from one notable exception towards the end of the film.
The film tries to inject originality and a message into it's concoction of half baked and ripped off ideas by somehow equating this outbreak with intolerance towards Islam and the war on terror. This is woefully handled with all the intellectual clout of a 6 year old. As the characters and seemingly the writers are unable to distinguish the difference between race and religion - describing all people of a certain skin colour as ""muslims."" Most notably one character is revealed to be Muslim by skin colour alone. At the same time the ""muslim"" terrorists who cause the outbreak are the usual psychopathic stereotype.
Presumably the far far superior Pontypool had a similar budget as Dead Air yet shines everywhere where this film fails miserably." 0
+585 "This is, arguably, the worst of the major Ava Gardner films. Yes, she is gorgeous. But that can wear thin over time, especially after the corny and predictable movie ending.
In this turkey, Robert Walker has to pretend that he's Eddie Bracken (which surely embarrassed him). Olga San Juan plays the Jane Powell (golly, gee) part. Dick Haymes plays a sort of dim sidekick (!), and Eve Arden plays Helen Broderick (and a host of other wise-cracking female semi-comedians). Yes, the film contains a major popular song, ""Speak Low."" But check out the other, entirely forgettable, pieces. Dick Haymes sings very well, of course, and so does the uncredited vocalist dubbing for Ava.
The sets are cheap, the script is filled with clichés and failed humor, and Tom Conway looks as though he has been battling with liquor (as indeed he was). In short, if you want to see Ava in her prime, buy a photo and stay well clear of this movie." 0
+586 """A Texas community is beset with a rash of mysterious killings involving some of the students from the local college. The sheriff investigating the death discovers the startling identity of the killer responsible for the murders. A NASA experiment involving cosmic rays has mutated an ape and turned it into an unstoppable killing machine with a thirst for blood,"" according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis.
Or, could the creature really be a mutated alligator returning from a space-bound ""Noah's Ark""?
A long opening, with laughably straight 1960s couple Ralph Baker Jr. (as Chris) and Dorothy Davis (as Judy), suggests ""Night Fright"" might be a joyously bad movie; but, don't get your hopes up. After some innocent cavorting, the attractive collegiates discover another couple has encountered a monster; naturally, the creature is hell-bent on terrorizing young romantics. Sheriff John Agar (as Clint Crawford) isn't trusted by the younger set; but, he really wants to help.
Mr. Agar was a friend of my aunt; he spoke about very few movies, and this wasn't one of them." 0
+587 This is a cut above other movies of the genre: genuinely suspenseful, intelligent, brilliantly acted and visually stunning. Yes, the plot can be confusing - but that's partly what makes it pack such a punch. Watch it twice if you can. You'll get almost as much out of watching it when you know the twist than you do from watching it the first time.
Don't be put off by the fact that this film comes from Korea, a country not too familiar to most Western audiences. While there are elements of the film that are culturally specific, the underlying themes are all too universal - guilt, anger, loss, madness and retribution. All of these are handled superbly by Lim Su-jeong as Su-mi, the lead character. Also worthy of particular mention is Yum Jung-ah, who delivers a deeply creepy and unsettling performance as the stepmother.
While it has its scary moments, this is not really a horror flick as most people would imagine it. It's more a psychological suspense story with an element of mystery. It grips you from the start and will keep you guessing until the end - and possibly beyond! 1
+588 "I adore the Ln Chaney version of ""Phantom"" and I appreciate Webber's version if only for the growing interest in the book, wish I find more of a mystery slash horror with the romantic aspects downplayed. I don't approve of the fact that Andrew Lloyd Webber made the relationship between Raoul and Christine less restrained.
Luckily since this is a comedic short with only Erik and Christine this version doesn't even have to bother with any other characters.
I thought I would still be waiting for another version to match up Lon's performance. I was dead wrong. Leslie Nielson is fabulous as Erik though, of course this is a spoof. It's still brilliant.
I especially appreciated the fact that Erik looked more like a living corpse than an accident victim. I still have as of yet to see a Phantom like that, other than Lon's.
However, I do not recommend this short if you don't like spoofs. Because this is in no way supposed to be taken seriously." 1
+589 "1980 was certainly a year for bad backwoods slasher movies. ""Friday The 13th"" and ""The Burning"" may have been the best ones but there were like always a couple of stinkers not far behind like ""Don't Go Into The Woods Alone"" and this one. But in all fairness ""The Prey"" is nowhere near as bad as ""Don't Go Into The Woods"" but it's still not great either. One thing is that it's just boring and acting isn't very good but much better than ""DGITW"" and this movie actually has some attractive looking females to look at, all three of the female leads were stunning. One thing what is up with all that pointless wildlife footage it just seemed pointless and it looked as the director used that to just used that to fill up some time space.
So, what was there to like about this movie? Well, there were a few laugh out loud cheese moments- I couldn't contain a fit of giggles when the final girl did a bizarre type of backwards moon-walk to get away from the kille and there were a few good kill scenes- my favourites being the girl suffocated to death with the sleeping bag; and the phoney looking.
All in all The Prey is dumb, boring and the killer I didn't find scary at all, this movie could have been a whole lot better." 0
+590 Lovely little thriller from Hitchcock, with lots of nice shenanigans surrounding a murdered spy, a kidnapped child, a nasty church, a foreign plot and some random taxidermists. Jimmy Stewart is as ever a great hero for Hitchcock, the story rips along to its cool climax at an embassy function, but it lacks the brooding menace of Hitchcock's black and white, low-budget original. Nevertheless yet another wonderful film from the great master's stable. 1
+591 "I have always liked this film and I'm glad it's available finally on DVD so more viewers can see what I have been telling them all these years. Story is about a high school virgin named Gary (Lawrence Monoson) who works at a pizza place as a delivery boy and he hangs out with his friends David (Joe Rubbo) and Rick (Steve Antin). Gary notices Karen (Diane Franklin) who is the new girl in school and one morning he gives her a ride and by this time he is totally in love. That night at a party he see's Rick with Karen and now he is jealous of his best friend but doesn't tell anyone of his true feelings.
*****SPOILER ALERT*****
Rick asks Gary if he can borrow his Grandmothers vacant home but Gary makes up an excuse so that Rick can't get Karen alone. But one night Rick brags to Gary that he nailed her at the football field and Gary becomes enraged. A few days later in the school library Gary see's Rick and Karen arguing and he asks Karen what is wrong. She tells him that she's pregnant and that Rick has dumped her. Gary helps her by taking her to his Grandmothers home and paying for her abortion. Finally, Gary tells Karen how he really feels about her and she seems receptive to his feelings but later at her birthday party he walks in on Karen and Rick together again. Gary drives off without the girl! This film ends with a much more realistic version of how life really is. No matter how nice you are you don't necessarily get the girl.
This film was directed by Boaz Davidson who would go on to be a pretty competent action film director and he did two things right with this movie. First, he made sure that there was plenty of gratuitous nudity so that this was marketable to the young males that usually go to these films. Secondly, he had the film end with young Gary without Karen and I think the males in the audience can relate to being screwed over no matter how hard you try and win a girls heart. Yes, this film is silly and exploitive but it is funny and sexy. Actress Louisa Moritz almost steals the film as the sexy Carmela. Moritz was always a popular ""B"" level actress and you might remember her in ""One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"". Like ""Fast Times at Ridgemont High"" this has a very good soundtrack and the songs being played reflect what is going on in the story. But at the heart of this film is two very good performances by Monoson and Franklin. There is nudity required by Franklin but she still conveys the sorrow of a young girl who gets dumped at a crucial time. She's always been a good actress and her natural charm is very evident in this film. But this is still Monoson's story and you can't help but feel for this guy. When the film ends it's his performance that stays with you. It's a solid job of acting that makes this more than just a teen sex comedy. Even with the silly scenarios of teens trying to have sex this film still manages to achieve what it wants. Underrated comedy hits the bullseye." 1
+592 "Imagine what it must have been like for John Agar. One of Hollywood's handsome leading men. Married to Shirley Temple for five years. He finds himself doing movies like this. I remember him in ""Tarantula"" where he wasn't half bad. Unfortunately, there is nothing to recommend this film. The monster is dumb uninteresting and incompetent. The police are boring. The teenagers are boring. The plot is stupid. People run around. There are events that do nothing to advance the plot. There's dancing that goes on and on, and then there is no attack. There is some idiotic love triangle that no one could care the least about. It isn't even campy or outrageous. It's just no worth anything. Agar might as well have been a post. He's given nothing to do." 0
+593 Take a cliché story and insert Steve Guttenberg.Need i say anymore?This truly is as bad as you would expect. Sheriff Tom Palmer(Guttenberg)and Anna Montgormery attempt to transform a group of useless,inept kids into a winning soccer team.Lacking originality and direction from the offset it's quite a struggle to maintain any form of interest in this film. Despite my reservations about Guttenbergs acting ability i can safely say that the acting of the rival teams coach is actually worse than Guttenbergs.Previously unimaginable i thought. This type of story of underdogs battling all the way to the top has been done before and better every time than this so called 'film' 0
+594 "The Custer Legend, a la Warner Brothers Epic. There's no casting against type here, with the flamboyant Flynn as the flamboyant Custer in this rousing tribute, not only to Custer, but to the men of the 7th Cavalry. The story traces the life of the famed 'Boy General"" from his turbulent days at West Point to his final fight at the Little Big Horn. Great liberties are taken with facts here, and we are presented with a Custer that is much more sympathetic to the plight of the redman than history relates. But this one is done on such a grand scale, the battle scenes alone provided employment for every extra in Hollywood. Down beat ending and all, this is great fun!" 1
+595 The movie was very good when it came out, I attended Cooley High and Cooley upper grade center ,around 1968 i was also home coming queen and grew up and lived in the area of Cabrini Greens, i knew a lots of people in the movie, it was nice to see friends in the movie that lived in the area also, and they had a chance to be a star that may have been a once in a life time experience for them, i had good times growing up on the north side and tough times i can relate to the movie Cooley High is no longer standing but a person like myself and others still remember the fun we had growing up attending Cooley High, there is a lot of history around this north side area to be told . 1
+596 "Great adaptation of the Christie novel. Surprising attention to authentic period details for the time (Many films of the mid-1970s-early 80s that try to do 1920s-early 30s look far too mid-70s-early 80s for my liking, so expected the worst here, and was gladly proved wrong)The costumes and sets are very well done. I liked this production very much largely due to the adorable Francesca Annis' portrayal of a carefree bright young Lady ""Frankie"" and James Warwick's charming Bobbie. The pair would go on to portray Christie's Tommy & Tuppence, which is funny as some contemporary book critics compared Frankie and Bobby to her earlier characters of Tommy & Tuppence. The supporting characters were equally well done the over the top Mrs. Rivington (acted by Miss Marple-to-be Joan H.) and ""Badger"" is played perfectly as the post WWI, ""Bertie Wooster type.""" 1
+597 "If you took all the stock elements of a Shrek movie (grumpy ogre, annoying donkey, cute kitty, obligatory dance number, etc.), put them in a blender and condensed it to 20 minutes, you'd have this mess. Painful to watch; I may have laughed once. The story and dialogue are rushed beyond comprehension, with the voice actors sounding like they phoned in their lines. The final reworked rendition of ""The Christmas Story"" poem felt like it was written by a committee in five minutes. And boy, a little Eddie Murphy goes a long way. With its desperate attempt to be hip and current, this show will be long outdated and forgotten while classics like ""The Grinch
"" will remain timeless. A sad waste of effort by all involved, a veritable ""jumping of the shark"" for the Shrek franchise." 0
+598 "The girls might be prettier if you're their accompanist or a $#!+-faced onlooker. What I'm sayin' is that it'll take special circumstances for a non-whince reaction to this effort. The delivery of many lines appears to be distractingly unnatural for some actors. Lighting seems to be a problem, too, although failing eyesight may have accounted for my frequent squinting. And if you view this film, be open-minded enough to accept elements that no zoo or circus would reject: They are the above and below-ground creatures who feasted on dozens of campers near an empty Louisiana mansion. That's the discovery of a trio who is dispatched from their printed media to investigate the deaths. Then, two of THEM disappear, and the survivor is part of another threesome who take up the hunt. Eureka! I just realized what one of those aforementioned ""special circumstances"" would be - unconsciousness." 0
+599 Why does everyone feel they have to constantly put this movie down? It is cute and funny (exactly what it is meant to be). Madonna wasn't out to prove herself as an Oscar calliber artist with this movie anyhow! She was just doing what the character called for, and she did it well. I loved her in this movie; it is my second favorite Madonna movie after Evita. The soundtrack is excellent too. It is no better or no worse than any cheesy 80's flick. To all the critics, just don't take it so seriously and you might have fun watching it. Madonna is a goddess!!! 1
+600 Number 1 was really great summer popcorn fun. It was the modern Jaws.
Number 2 is best summed up by Jeff Goldblum in the movie about being the stupidest idea in the history of stupid ideas (or something like that).
Number 3 is the obituary notice...JP has achieved all it ever will.
Once they realized they had no fresh ideas they should have just let sleeping dinos lie.
That said. Movie is ok if you don't mind knowing you already have seen it before.
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+601 "i have to rate this movie at a 10. i'm sorry but i think it's classic comedy. then, if you're rating it to other Madonna movies...well, what? you wanna tell me it wasn't her best movie ever? didn't Mira Sorvino win an Oscar for almost the same performance not ten years later? please, this movie deserves much more credit than it gets. plus, i like to think of it as an A+ sociological study into the lifestyles of the 80's. remember when you could shoplift from Sam Goody and Cartier in the same day? remember when women wore bushy eyebrows proudly? so it was no ""Last Emperor"", it was still good. there are certain movies i'd be willing to watch everyday. three, actually, that pep up my day and make me smile. if you like ""Who's That Girl?"" then i'd also recommend ""Party Girl"" and ""Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion""." 1
+602 For a series that was inspired by Kolchak, it's ironic that The X Files first attempt at a vampire episode should land squarely on it's ass. 3 has always puzzled me and - at the risk of sounding like the dreadful Hans Keller - I've often wondered if I'm missing the point. The story feels like a jigsaw that has pieces that don't match the box, and the result is you spending a cosy evening by the fire trying to match sky that is really sea. This incomplete feeling remains no matter how many times you revisit the episode and no matter how much attention you give it. I know that this review puts me in danger of being dragged to Whitby by teenage vampires who'll drink my blood while listening to Busted, but that's a risk I'm willing to take. I've always been a werewolf man myself. 0
+603 i totally loved this movie, tried to buy it and can't find it. a must see, a movie you can watch again and again, funny but also a tear jerker in one. really good album for the movie. it's a really good 80's movie, i wish i could find a copy to buy this movie, cause i would,the actors in it acted really good.there's a lot of people out there that probably could relate to this movie.that's what makes this movie so good. so go out and try to rent this one, you won't regret it. it's an older movie but it's worth watching, i would not be surprised if they made a remake of this movie soon, but i'm sure it would not be the same. anyone who hasn't seen it, go rent it. 1
+604 "This was one of the best half-hour horror/suspense/fantasy shows of the eighties, without a doubt. Granted the show had a barely capable cast with every single episode, and it stank as far as production values (i.e. the sets) went, but darn it I have to give it some credit for being gutsy with the plots. I mean the plot of each episode was edgy enough that even I, a hardened horror movie, shock-film, and 70's grind-house buff got a little sickened and creeped out. Great show, just great, regardless of what the other reviewers have said here. My favorite episode was called ""Bug House"", yeah that was the title I think? Anyhow it still gives me the willies every time I think about it to this day, almost 20 years after it first premiered. Other shows like ""Tales From The Darkside"", ""The Outer Limits"" and (of course) ""The Twilight Zone"" were definitely better production values-wise, but in my opinion they ain't got a thing as far as plot lines go when compared to this sick little show! It definitely paved the way for the even more graphic cult classic phenomenon that was, ""Tales From The Crypt""." 1
+605 "This movie was disappointing. After 15 years, when it was brought back to mind from reviewing some info about Mariel Hemingway, all the regrets I felt about the movie came rolling back. While I remember Peter O'Toole, I was entirely oblivious to the fact that the female ""lead"" (okay, - she was little more than an object for discussion in the storyline) was Ms. Hemingway. I saw this movie back in the days when I wrote movie reviews, and warned people off it, as the stories just didn't work, and fifteen years of my subconscious trying to sort things out still hasn't made sense of the flow of the ideas.
Part of this may have to do with the fact that it looked like, after the original movie (whatever it was about) was filmed, an editor came in and tried to piece together something out of it. I don't know if this had been a project of a previous studio boss, and so was sabotaged to discredit him or her by the successor, or this was a disaster from the original screenplay that attempts to salvage were unsuccessful. The theatrical version just didn't work." 0
+606 Hey guys and girls! Don't ever rent, or may God forbid, buy this piece of garbage. I have rarely seen a film in any genre as bad as this one. The acting is actually worse than me and my friends did when we were 7 and in the 1.grade had to act in front of all parents and siblings. In fact, we would have been taken up to evaluation for the Oscars, if we were to be compared to the actors in Darkhunters. The story is terrible, the makeup is terrible, the filming is terrible, the set is terrible, the directing is terrible, etc. I can't actually find ANYTHING worth the money spent to see this film.. Maybe except all the cats, which my girlfriend thought were kind of cute. Please, use your money on other things than on this film.... I couldn't even see the last 15-20 minutes of the film, it was that terrible.. If anyone really liked this film, I would REALLY like to hear from you, and I will try to see if I can get you some counseling at a psychiatrist's office near you..
0 out of 10, actually below if possible.. Not worth the DVD or tape it is on.. 0
+607
Her Excellency Madam Shabana Azmi has worked in countless movies over life time. I think best is yet to come.
Fire is ok.
But still good days are yet to come.
Hopefully, in Water I will be able see her better.
Thanks and Regards.
PS: India doesn't have a director to make best use of her. 1
+608 I'm a fan of this generally excellent though sometimes rather dull show but Season 3 has taken some terrible plot directions. The episode HERO is an example of what I mean.
The story as it eventually unravels is that the Cylons deliberately allow Bulldog - a pilot captured several years earlier during a black ops mission - to escape, steal a Cylon ship and get back to Galactica. The plan is that when Bulldog gets back he will figure out that Adama left him to his fate and be so enraged that he will kill Adama, which he very nearly does.
Now the problem is this - the Cylons set it up so that Bulldog thinks he has escaped by himself. This means that Bulldog gets off the Cylon ship with no assistance. So he kills a Cylon and walks out of his holding cell - that much we see. Then, we must suppose that he walks to the flight hangar, manages to get into a Cylon fighter ship and learn how to operate it, takes off and flies back to Galactica. Just like that.
Now Starbuck managed to get one of them working in Season One, which was barely believable in itself, but she only had to fly it visually out of orbit before making contact with Galactica. Bulldog has to programme his ship so that it makes several jumps through hyperspace and manages to catch up with Galactica somewhere thousands of light years away, in an unknown direction. How does he manage to programme a ship that contains completely alien technology? Cylons connect to their computers by touch, there are no visual consoles or keyboards. And having managed that miraculous feat, how does he then know where Galactica is, bearing in mind that Galactica took off some 3 years before and is trying ever since to evade the Cylons - it does not leave beacons behind? Even allowing for the suspension of disbelief that must apply to any sci-fi show, this episode still absolutely no sense whatsoever. 0
+609 "Some people may call ""Cooley High"" the same sort of thing as ""American Graffiti"", but I wouldn't. For starters, in ""AG"", everyone was white, whereas in ""CH"" they're all black. Moreover, this one has a Motown soundtrack. Specifically, the movie focuses on several working-class African-American students in 1964 Chicago and their antics. The movie deals mainly with home life and relationships. In their apartments, we see that there's never any dad around. But these young men always know how to live life to the fullest.
One thing that really distinguishes this movie from most other portrayals of black people is that the teenagers in this movie are portrayed as very responsible, worrying about missing school. Two really funny scenes are the gorilla scene, and the one white guy in the movie. But overall, the main star is the soundtrack. It is truly one of the best soundtracks in movie history (we even have it on vinyl here at home). A classic in the real sense of the word." 1
+610 "I'm normally not a Drama/Feel good movie kind of guy, but once I saw the trailer for ""Radio"", I couldn't resist. Not only is this a great film, but it also has grreat acting. Cuba Gooding Jr. did an excellent job portraying James Robert Kennedy, a.k.a. ""RAdio."" Ed Harris also did a fantastic job as Coach Jones. I was pleasantly surprised to see some comedy in it as well. So for a great story, great acting, and a little comedy, I give ""Radio"" a 10 out of 10!" 1
+611 I can think of no movie that better captures the concept of grace, in a theological sense. The well-intentioned religiosity of a small congregation, gone awry after the death of their leader, robs from them the very thing they preach: grace. The costly gift of a humbled Parisian culinary genius returns them to their calling to love one another, and humbles an aging general concerned that he's wasted his life. CHOICES is a central theme, as well as grace. At the same time, artistic gifting is recognized as having a powerful, transcendent role to play in everyday life, and the life to come. Impossible to improve or ignore. This is a life-changing film for those who hear its message. 1
+612 "This movie really is that bad, and I'm normally a sucker for bad movies, but this was too much. Seeing this is like OD'ing on pure SUCK. Now, you may think you've seen the bottom of the barrel. You may have waded through every title from Full Moon and Troma, all the movies of Edward D. Wood Jr, Uwe Boll, Albert Pyun and direct to DVD-flicks from faded men-of-action. You may even have seen Death Tunnel, Ghost Lake and a vast array of the movies that MST3K covered, but in their original form. But you do not know truly awful film-making until you have seen Darkhunters. And if you haven't, you shouldn't. Don't bother. Not only is this movie amazingly poorly written, directed, shot, edited, acted and splattered in crude, cheap aftereffects. First of all, it's a pretentious mess. But not good, Greenaway or Lynch-style pretentious or hilariously messy in an Ittenbach or early Waters sort of fashion. It's the kind of pretentiousness that comes when someone incredibly stupid thinks they've come up with something incredibly smart. Sort of like M. Night Shaymalan (sp?), only that man seems like a freakin' messiah when compared to this trainwreck (and this coming from a rampant Shaymalan hater). It's also boring. Not heavy going-type boring, which is okay, if the movie awards your patience. Darkhunters does no such thing. It's boring in a ""Oh my fu(king God, if I see another shot of a cat set to an obnoxious audio cue I am going to fu(king kill myself!""-kind of way.
Btw. anyone who claims to like this film is a boldfaced liar and anyone who claims this film is complex or deep knows what their mother is like in bed." 0
+613 An obsessive love story, where the characters have been extremely convincing. I think this film highlights the talent of professional actors. Specially for Vincent Cassel who wouldn't (at the time it was filmed) be the first character you think of for such a role. And yes he did succeed to seduce the beautiful Monica Belluci, beyond the film, during this creation. I can only say, that this film should have been released at it is in the USA, instead of thinking of doing a remake. It is simply so french, almost perverted....and yet so true...this film should stay untouched...
A director that should definitely get more projects as this kind of subject requires the right amount of ingredients to not make it a flop.. 1
+614 "Calling this a ""Sunday School"" movie might be generous, because, even as a Christian, I found the religious message so one-dimensional that I wouldn't want to see it at my church. The message is, ""Read your Bible, go to church and sign up for fire insurance, so you won't get left behind at the rapture."" There was no love. I guess when you get right down to it, I don't believe in the god portrayed in this film. The guy who was supposed to have all of the spiritual answers came across like Count Dracula.
Aside from the spiritual/religious element, the script was tedious--saying the same thing over and over. That might have been to make up for some of the acting, which was unable to deliver a convincing line the first time, so they just said the same thing over and over.
I did enjoy the final scenes. I thought it made a point without hitting someone over the head or stooping to a Sunday School formula. The movie wasn't all bad, just most of it.
I am in favor of more clean movies that are well-done and that present truth in a non-preachy way. This wasn't one of those, I am sorry to say. I took my family to this film, wanting to support that kind of movie. Now I'd like my money back." 0
+615 "I love this movie!! Sure I love it because of Madonna but who cares - it's damn funny!!! *ALANiS Rocks*. When I first saw this film in the theatres back in 1987, I thought it was all out hilarious! Madonna is so funny and I love her dubbed accent and wacky/funky look. The all-time funniest part is when Madonna(Nikki) screams at a man who is about to get into a taxi. And also when Griffin Dunne(Louden)trips and falls at the apartment interview scene. **ALANiS Rocks**. Madonna's character Nikki steals/shop lifts and fools people throughout the whole movie - her hilarious antics are enough to keep you on the floor the whole time. ""Didn't rob nothin', when you rob a store you stick up the cashier. We busted a few tapes, there's a bit of a difference"" I love that!!! It's classic. ***ALANiS Rocks***. I don't know why this movie got slammed the way it did. I see nothing wrong with it - course maybe if you're a huge Madonna fan then whatever she does is just awesome. Anyone out there who wants to see some funny, classic entertainment then watch ""Who's That Girl?"" And another very important fact that of which should be known to all man kind or at least to all that exist, ALANiS will always ""rock ya"" completely to the end! So does Madonna in this film, and just entirely! Her acting is superb!" 1
+616 Don't listen to what the critics have always said about this cute, charming little movie. Madonna is GREAT in this clever comedy. I worked at a video store for several years and suggested this movie to lots of customers- no one EVER brought it back and screamed at me for telling them to rent it. Everyone always enjoyed it. It's actually a great movie for kids, too. 1
+617 "All in all, an excellent movie from that time and source (coming from Warner Brothers as it was peaking in craftsmanship and style just before WWII), provided you don't take it at all seriously. The movie really makes no claim to being historically accurate, and is certainly no more or less accurate or believable than say, JFK. (This one may actually be more honest about it, though, as it essentially admits along the way that it's not to be taken as particularly fact-based, but more of a stylishly semi-heroic portrayal.) It's worth noting that audiences of the time were no more naive about the story than we are today; the NY Times review conceded that audiences would ""dismiss factual inaccuracies sprinkled throughout the film,"" described the biographical account of Custer's life as ""fanciful,"" and pointed out that the presentation of Custer's motivations regarding the final events were at odds with various historical accounts. They could have really gone overboard in building up Custer, one supposes, but they succeed admirably in depicting him as not necessarily the sharpest or most diligent guy around, but appropriately determined, principled and inspirational.
Flynn and DeHavilland, doing their 8th movie together in 7 years (and their last), are so comfortable together, and play off each other so easily at this point, that it's not too difficult to overlook how thinly their courtship is written here. With a first-time pairing, it would be hard to imagine what could really draw Elizabeth to Custer, but these two make it work. The movie is also missing their director from their previous seven films together (the greatly underrated Michael Curtiz), but given that he had worked with them on the previous year's similar-themed Santa Fe Trail, it's understandable if he chose to opt out of this one. (They all started together with Captain Blood and The Charge of the Light Brigade - both terrific - so we can't really blame them if they started having a tough time keeping it all fresh.)
Raoul Walsh, the director here, is certainly more comfortable with the action sequences - which are outstanding - and everything else outdoors. The interior scenes are a little more uneven, but the studio craftsmen succeed in compensating for that very well, as does Warner Bros' outstanding cast of ""usual suspects"" and new faces (Greenstreet, Gene Lockhart, Anthony Quinn, Arthur Kennedy, etc). I would have liked it better if Kennedy's character had been a bit less standard (I generally like his work), but here he seems to be hitting roughly the same notes in every scene; the part could have been better written - and I suppose they might have been unsure of what he could handle, as he'd only been in films for one year (Walsh probably took him for this after doing High Sierra together).
Various highlights include the depiction (probably imagined) of the genesis of ""Garryowen"" as the cavalry theme. The last half hour is particularly outstanding, especially with the parting of the leads echoing the end of their screen partnership, followed by the final battle scenes. A thoroughly rousing adventure.
8 of 10" 1
+618 "I mistakenly thought this was the 70's art film about the bed that eats people, which sounded interesting. It isn't. Interesting, I mean, let alone about a man-eating bed.
I assume Stuart Gordon put his name on this in the same spirit that Lloyd Kaufman puts ""Troma"" on just about anything that's been shot with a video camera, in the interest of building up a franchise library. Little more can be said about this opus other than the running time is less than 90 minutes. It is, of course, about a bed that is haunted by the spirit of a man, or something, that once killed a woman with a wig and long false eyelashes. Along the way we get **a five minute opening credit sequence (is the one for ""Lawrence Of Arabia"" even as long?) **a murderer with Marylin Manson contacts who kills using the same technique as the troll in ""Cat's Eye"" **demonstrations of a sexual practice Michael Hutchence may have employed **a preview of what Emilio Estevez will soon look and act like **soft core porn even Cinemax would pass on **manbutt and one topless scene **a wacky (or is it ""whack""-ee?) ending involving unintentionally hilarious hammer hits and leftover strawberry pie (well, it looked that way to me) **and a rudimentary surprise ending apros pos of nothing much. It's like the screenwriter even fell asleep on the ""Deathbed"" before finishing the last draft.
It's not scary, it's not sexy, it's shot on hi-def video and doesn't look bad but doesn't look good either, the acting is just good enough to not be bad enough to be fun and so is everything else. No one would probably have even seen or heard of it unless it was on a disc with another movie, the modern day ""double feature."" I wasn't paying attention for parts of it so I may have missed something. But for some reason I doubt it. Rating: PASS" 0
+619 At the surface COOLEY HIGH is a snappy ensemble comedy masquerading as a period piece (set in the early 60's, complete with a flawless Motown soundtrack). But there's SO much more to this film - it gets better every time I see it. The cast of unknowns (at the time) is excellent, and it is notable as an all-black-cast film that doesn't fall into any Blaxpoitation clichés - at times COOLEY HIGH almost feels like an updated, urban neo-realist film, with lots of edgy humor added in. At times, the rather tight budget does show, but the constraints actually serve the film well - there's a grit and honesty of emotion here that lends the film an immediacy lacking in most similar-minded films (like Schultz' later CAR WASH, which was more popular, but largely pointless) Warm-hearted but also true-to-life, this might be one of THE sleepers of the 70s - celebrated at the time, it seems that few film freaks know about this one today. Their loss - this is a fine, fine film.
The bare-bones pan-and-scan DVD (no widescreen!?!) is testament to just how little cared-for this excellent film is. 1
+620 Forget the recent dire American remake which sadly tarnished the reputation of the French original by virtue of the director's involvement in both. This is a deftly- drawn romantic 90s noir with many twists and turns. It works best as a Gallic ode to Hitchcock's Rear Window, because the notion of voyeurism is the constant theme that fires the intricate screenplay. The story is stunningly realized, like a Picasso painting, offering multi-perspectives on the same event and demanding the viewer's participation throughout. The settings, music and haunting score are wonderful as well as the excellent contributions from the cast. Watch it more than once. 1
+621 This movie should have easily qualified as a film
that best promotes human understanding among people.
It may be rather annoying to even try to comprehend that a young Jewish southern girl could would give shelter to an escaped German prisoner of war.
Kristy McNichol depicts an amazing portrait of the unhappy, young girl thirsting for acceptance and love. Michael Constantine gave a remarkable performance as her difficult father and Esther Rolle, as the maid, Ruth, gave a superb Emmy-winning performance as an understanding maid caught up with these events.
Bruce Davison portrays the German who is supposedly not guilty of Nazi atrocities. This is how his role appears. He has escaped, but he joined the German army and he might have been a member of the Hitler youth movement.
The action takes place in 1944 Georgia, in a rural area. The townspeople are filled with prejudice. Even the FBI inspector acts as if he would like to get something on the Jews. Notice the opposite interpretation that as McNichol is in bed, Davison is hunted down and ultimately shot. It is interesting to see that society views McNichol as a traitor for harboring an escaped prisoner of war. The film also deals with an extremely complex relationship that exists between father and daughter. Constantine's outburst at his daughter at the end is some acting. As the mother, Barbara Barrie, is given little to do. It was annoying that she is stereotyped as the typical Jewish mother with that loud shade of lipstick on her lips.
Memorably done and well worth viewing. 1
+622 "While watching BLACKWATER VALLEY EXORCISM, I encountered scenarios and dialog so incredibly bad that I was convinced that this was supposed to be a comedy. A few choice bits of dialog worthy of a belly laugh: ""I ate a rabbit."" ""I TOLD you she was possessed!"" ""Are you telling me the Devil is in my daughter?!""
There are many, many more, but you must discover these for yourself - if you dare.
The story goes off into all sorts of directions and things happen that probably shouldn't and everyone seems to be a perv or psycho of some sort (even the Priest). And I haven't even gotten to the bad acting. Most notable in this area is the fellow playing Isabelle's father. The director must have just told him to act like he's got a stick up his @$$ because that's the general impression one gets.
I don't really want to steer anyone away from BLACKWATER VALLEY EXORCISM because there is entertainment value to be had...for all the wrong reasons, but if you're looking for a decent horror movie that makes sense and is actually scary...well, run don't walk." 0
+623 Anyone familiar with horror films knows that most of them are not scary at all. Some people enjoy gorefests with subpar story lines and character development. I personally enjoy horror films that focus on atmosphere and interesting concepts (e.g., A Tale of Two Sisters, Kairo, etc.). Whatever the type of horror film one personally likes, there are only a select few that really scare you. Noroi is one of them.
This is a documentary-style movie, which means that the entire film is a compilation of video clips that are linked by the legend of a demonic entity named Kagutaba. The premise is that a journalist filmed his own footage by interviewing people associated with the demonic rituals associated with Kagutaba, then compiled footage from other sources that link with his research. What results is a relentlessly chilling experience that feels very real and very disturbing, despite the fact that the story itself is fake.
Some have compared Noroi with The Blair Witch Project, but the only similarity is the documentary style. One obvious difference between the films is that Noroi scares the viewer by linking events to one another using different sources. For example, the journalist records the exterior of a house that he is researching and sees something strange on the porch. Later in the film, a clip from another character's home video introduces that very same strange occurrence. The viewer's memory links the two incidents and chills start running down their spine. Another example involves a television show with a child psychic who answers every single question correctly except for one. In fact, her answer is so wrong that the viewer may wonder what the filmmakers were thinking. Later on, however, that wrong answer turns out to be linked to an extremely disturbing event. This is intelligent film-making indeed.
Another difference between Noroi and Blair Witch is that Noroi provides not one, but two very long finales, the second of which is placed a minute after the credits start to roll and is the single greatest scare scene in the history of horror cinema. I do not say such things lightly. It totally wrecked me in a wonderous way.
Other aspects of film-making are well done. The legend and ritualistic background of Kagutaba are very interesting and most of the actors did a good job. The only over-the-top performance comes from a guy who's supposed to be crazy anyway, so that's expected. The cinematography is intentionally gritty because all of the footage is supposed to represent videos shot on camcorders. Japanese films are not known for their special effects, but the effects used here were awesome. In some cases they create an other-worldly feel (e.g., the static interference or the first finale) but in other cases they are alarmingly realistic (e.g., the second finale).
When all is said and done, Noroi goes down as the scariest film I've ever seen. I would go so far as to say that there is no film in existence that provides such sheer terror from beginning to end like Noroi does. See it now. 1
+624 "I've always liked Barbara Stanwyck who was, perhaps, the hardest working lead actress of the 30's and 40's although few of her movie roles are memorable. Today she is remembered most for the TV show ""The Big Valley"". Stanwyck worked so much because she was durable; it seems that she would accept most any role and make the most of it to make the movie a success and so directors loved her and many an ordinary picture gained credibility by her presence.
And so it was for ""Christmas in Connecticut"" a very ordinary effort whose plot strains credulity and isn't even really about Christmas. It does, however, have Stanwyck and Dennis Morgan as well as some supreme character actors including Sydney Greenstreet and S.K. Sakall so there are plot twists and funny moments which undoubtedly seemed more real in 1945 than they do today. To begin, the plot concerns a magazine writer (Stanwyck) who the magazine's readers believe is a domestic goddess, married with a child and living on a farm in Connecticut but who is really single, lives in New York City and knows nothing about cooking or homemaking. Could anyone get away with such a fraud even then? Apparently, and even the owner of the magazine (Greenstreet) is deceived although one would think that he would have long since seen though the deception but the story moves on and Stanwyck, Greenstreet, a sailor recently survived from his sunken ship (Morgan) and Stanwyck's restaurateur friend (S.Z.Sakall) find themselves spending Christmas in Connecticut at a farm belonging to Stanwyck's boorish boyfriend (Reginald Gardiner). You can imagine all the possibilities there are for this as the fraud unwinds as it must. Gardiner wants Stanwyck to marry him to perpetuate the rouse but one wonders how she can stand him at all. Morgan and Stanwyck fall for each other but he is supposed to be engaged and she is supposed to be married. Regardless, they begin what seems to be a make believe affair dancing cheek to cheek and stealing off in a horse drawn sleigh. Meanwhile, the incredibly naive Greenstreet character who has seen Stanwyck and Morgan go off together but still doesn't get it sees one of the neighbors take back a child that has been borrowed as part of the deception and calls the cops to report a kidnapping. Stanwyck and Morgan are arrested for stealing the sleigh and the hoax begins to unwind.
At this point the movie is funny as in ridiculous or absurd, not funny ha,ha and it routinely ends like screwball comedies always did. The good guy gets the girl and presumably they live happily ever after.
I watch this movie every year at Christmas to enjoy these character actors at their best in a story that reflects way it was in 1945 and because of a long held fascination with Barbara Stanwyck. Thank goodness it was set at Christmas or like 95 percent of Stanwyck's movies it would have been long ago forgotten and we would not get to see it each year anew." 1
+625 "Imagine yourself trapped inside a museum of the dark middle Ages and a resurrected vampire and his maniacal sidekick are chasing you. Where is the absolute last place you want to hide? I'd say inside the uncanny Virgin of Nuremberg torture device, because there's a good risk you'll get brutally spiked to death. And yet, the elderly lady in this film stupidly runs into her spiked coffin. ""The Vampire's Coffin"" is a rather disappointing sequel, as director Fernando Méndez doesn't re-create the Gothic atmosphere of the 1957-original but puts the emphasis on comical situations and dialogs. No more ominous castles with eerie cobwebs and dark vaults, but confused doctors and clumsy assistants that provoke laughs instead of frights. The story opens inside Count de Lavud's final resting place, where an eminent doctor and a hired assistant steal the coffin in order to examine the corpse at a private clinic. Naturally the wooden stake gets removed from his heart, and the vampire count comes to live again, immediately enslaving the petty thief to do his dirty work. The vampire has his eye on a beautiful female patient at the clinic, and it's up to Dr. Enrique Saldívar to rescue her soul and to destroy the bloodsucker. ""The Vampire's Coffin"" uses a limited amount of locations and there's very little action. The whole film would actually be pretty boring if it weren't for a handful of memorable sequences and decent acting performances. The photography is amazing, though, with the sublime use of shadows and darkness. This is most notably during the scene in which Count de Lavud stalks a young woman through the deserted streets of little town at night. It's the only truly worthwhile scene of the whole film, the rest is fairly mediocre and déjà-vu." 0
+626 "...means ""take up and read"", which is precisely what I felt like doing after having seen this marvelous film.
Von Ancken stimulates and inspires with this breathtaking and superbly executed adaptation of Tobias Wolff's 1995 New Yorker article of the same name. The incredible performance by Tom Noonan is brilliant and provocative and the editing, sound design, cinematography and directing are truly inspired. The nuanced changes and embellishments on the original story are subtle, clever, and make the film cinematically more dynamic. It's lyrical pacing is mesmerizing and begs you to watch it again.
Watch out for this young director...he's going places." 1
+627 These immortal lines begin The Jack Starret directed masterpiece,'The Dion Brothers'. The plot centers around two blue collar West Virginian brothers (Stacy Keach and Frederic Forrest) who commit robberies in hopes of using the money to open a seafood restaurant!!? What follows is quite an adventure, and many comedic events ensue. The action scenes are all top notch and consist of some nicely realized shootouts. The latter of which is absolutely amazing and occurs in an abandoned building being demolished by a wrecking ball! The film was written by now famous director Terrence Malick and features an early appearance by Margot Kidder. All in all, an excellent hidden gem of the 70s and easily one of the finest action/comedy hybrids every made. Hopefully it gets a decent widescreen DVD release soon. 1
+628 Cooley High is such a great film that even with the period's sound track, urban landscape, wardrobe and slang...it still doesn't feel dated. The sound track by the way is a timeless classic in itself.
Instead it absorbs you right into it. That is a staple of a good movie. From start to finish it doesn't miss a beat and I never grow tired of watching it.
It's ending is unique in the respect that it's one of the saddest and at the same time uplifting of all movie endings. There may have been a few since (Backdraft comes to mind) but Cooley was the first and much more emotional. 1
+629 "If you have ever shopped at Wal-Mart, then you probably know about the $5 DVD bin that sits by the electronics department. Well, that is where I found this movie. However, I was tricked! You see, the cover of this particular DVD had a big picture of Sandy Bullock on it and even listed her name as a ""headliner"". I picked it up thinking, ""Wow, I didn't know Sandra Bullock did this movie?!?!"" So I was pumped to go home and watch a cool Sandra Bullock movie. Much to my surprise, Ms. Bullock had a small role.....very small role. She plays the girlfriend of the son of the CIA agent. Talk about supporting actress. She may have had no more than 2 lines in the movie. Besides being deceived of this being a Bullock flick, I looked past that and I continued to watch an ""action-packed"" film. Negative! At one point, for special effects, a gun was taped to the camera. You gotta watch it to laugh at what horrible really is." 0
+630 Bug Juice changed my life. I Know it sounds strange, odd , weird. But it did. I am from England, Bug Juice never aired there but five years ago i went on vacation with my family and saw it on the Disney channel. Once i saw this TV series I was hooked I wanted to go.It took a lot of convincing to my parents to allow my brother and I to go to Waziyatah. I have been going since i was 12 and it was my forth year this summer. If you are a teenager reading this come to this camp it changes your life. you make life long friends at wazi. It doesn't matter who you are or if someone at home doesn't like you everyone likes you at camp. You have so much fun. If you want to have a look go on to www.wazi.com and check it out for yourself. It is so much fun I Love it there It is my Home Away from Home 1
+631 This was a very nice soft-core movie for both men and women. Plenty of nudity/sex, but without the overall raunch you'll usually find. They could not have done a better job in casting as the entire ensemble was stunning. Trust me guys, if you want to get your woman in the mood, get something with Bobby Johnston in it! And I'm sure lovely Monique Parent, Samantha McConnell and the rest of the ladies would do it for any heterosexual male. Unfortunately, Bobby and Monique do not share a scene together and if you are aware of a movie where they do, please PM me! I'd love to know. The photography was much better than usual. So was the story. Predictable, but nice, sweet natured and romantic. At the very least it was not one of those annoying predictable murder mysteries full of bottle blonde women with huge fake breasts. I give this 7/10! 1
+632 This movie definitely shows something and sheds light on what happens in most institutions today, and shows how one gurl just with the help of her newspaper manages to get things done, her editor has complete faith in her and doesn't publish something important, because it would harm her friend... and when it was the right time she took the necessary action.
The movie overall got a rating of 9 from me , because its got everything, i mean it keeps you entertained, and moreover, they have acted really well, for a TV movie, its really high quality acting that deserves alot of credit. 1
+633 "After a very scary, crude opening which gives you that creepy ""Chainsaw massacre""-feeling, everything falls apart.
SPOILER ALERT: As soon as the two FBI-officers start jabbing, you know they are the real killers. Anyone who have seen enough of these ""fooled-ya""-movies can figure this out.
This movie is mader with one thing in mind: To depict brutal murders. Why, then, is not the little girl tortured and murdered as well? Will this be next for us movie-goers? The torture and abuse of children? Whats wrong with you people? Lynch is truly has a disgusting, ugly mind." 0
+634 This could have been a good biopic, but what a mess! I had this film when I was a theater manager. When I put the film together, and watched it, I thought I had some reels out of order. As it turned out I didn't, and if I did, nobody would have noticed. I couldn't figure out what's going on! Everybody who walked out pretty much felt the same way! 0
+635 "Now I've seen it all. Just when I thought it couldn't get any more pathetic and cheesy than ""Woodchipper Massacre,"" just when I thought dialogue and acting couldn't get worse than ""Nail Gun Massacre,"" just when I thought ""Don't Go In The Woods"" would retain its title as Lousiest Slasher Film Ever, along comes ""THE LAST SLUMBER PARTY!"" Somehow, this cheap, wretched manure manages to avoid lewdness, but it remains terrible! I couldn't believe my eyes--for once I can't complain about excessive (or in this case, any) nudity in a slasher film, but it still managed to make me crimson with embarrassment for renting it. Never before have I seen such horrible acting, dialect, direction, writing,....I could go on forever with this list! Here's a quick run-down:
A mental patient somehow escapes from the loony bin, dresses up like a surgeon, somehow finds out where his doctor lives, and breaks in while the doctor's daughter is having friends over for the night. Then begins the most stupid killing spree (ripped off from other movies such as ""Slumber Party Massacre"" and Halloween"") this side of the universe. The characters have negative IQs, which suggests they are not human. Then again, I guess they are not, since they have the tendency to bleed Kool-Aid when they get cut, as the slasher likes to show use when he holds up his scapel to the camera in WAY too many scenes. It is only 80 minutes...how many times must we look at that scapel like that before it consumes the whole movie?...which I suppose wouldn't be all that bad of an idea in this case! There is one moment where I thought maybe, just maybe, the director would make it interesting (a second killer was added), but alas! It was not to be! And then to insult even further, there is a stupid super cop-out sub-ending and an even stupider final conclusion. That probably doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but I would hate to give away the dumbest few scenes in movie history to those two or three fools (like me) dumb enough to rent this sewage.
I sure hope that, by writing this, I have saved 80 minutes of someone's life. I get on my hands and knees to beg anyone still thinking about renting this: PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T! This is a fan of the slasher genre talking; I know what is good for you! The only real victims in this rattlebrained, asinine nonsense are the poor morons that have sat through the whole toilet tank! Zanatos's score...since there is no negative point scale, I have to give it a 1, but a below-average 1 at that. Avoid it at all costs....please!!!!" 0
+636 It's not a movie, but an experience!
Not the usual eye candy I thought it would be. Too many things are happening at once, your senses almost couldn't handle it. A product of cutting-edge technology (we were torn between just sitting back to enjoy the show and putting our 3D glasses on and off to decipher the magic), the music is great (it's a concert!), the Disney characters are in it (and you get to BE part of their world), it's funny, it's magical, it's exciting--I know this is beginning to sound like an advertisement--but it really is that awesome! Beats Christmas in bringing out the kid in you!
This attraction alone already makes going to Disney all worth it. ;) 1
+637 "This movie should be retitled: Sex in the 70s In a Part of New York City called Greenwich Village and Chelsea.
This movie does little to talk about sex in the 70s except focus on the hypersexual environments of public and private sex spaces in New York City. I doubt that the Manhole bar was symbolic of actual sex in the 70s and that kind of sex is much more prevalent in the film.
Don't get me wrong, the time period looks like a blast. And it's rather important to document the scene to which the film refers. But as far as calling this film Sex in the 70s, the title is a bit misleading. Technically it's no Oscar Nominee, but the rawness of it feels appropriate for the subject.
Overall, an ""eh.""" 0
+638 "Even if you're a fan of Jean Rollin's idiosyncratic body of work, you will be caught off guard by this exceptional foray into science fiction territory. For once, there's not a single diaphanously gowned vampire girl in sight ! True to tradition, the budget proved way too tight to realize the director's vision entirely. Yet this is largely compensated by his obvious love of genre cinema, dedication to his craft and sheer ingenuity. Jean-Claude Couty's atmospheric cinematography makes the most of the foreboding locations and Philippe Bréjean (a/k/a ""Gary Sandeur"") contributes a startling soundtrack that fortunately doesn't resemble any of the sappy stuff he composed for hardcore.
Shot in and around a Paris office block before and after working hours, the film was largely cast with porn regulars Rollin was already quite familiar with from his ""Michel Gentil"" cash-gathering XXX efforts, most notably French f*ck film royalty Brigitte Lahaie in the demanding lead. Playing Elisabeth (rather well, I might add), she's picked up wandering a nearby highway one night by Robert (Vincent Gardère), driving home at the end of a long work day. Barely able to piece together the string of events that got her there, Elisabeth seems to lose her memories mere moments after events occur, even forgetting Robert's name and heroic savior role before their night flight comes to an end at his apartment. Prior to making love, she rightfully describes herself as a virgin (further credit to Brigitte's thespian skills that she can handle the line so convincingly, being after all one of the more active adult actresses of the '70s) because she cannot recall a single touch preceding his. Because of this nifty bit of context, the relatively long sex scene that follows totally eschews the gratuity of other ""commercial"" interludes Rollin has had to include in other works to assure funding.
When Robert leaves for work, he's inevitably erased from Elisabeth's feeble mind. A mysterious doctor (comedian Bernard Papineau effectively cast against type) and his menacing assistant Solange (striking porn starlet Rachel Mhas) move in on her during her protector's absence and take her back to the place she turns out to have escaped from. Here we get one of the movie's strongest scenes as she's re-introduced to her roommate Catherine (the late Cathérine Greiner a/k/a hardcore performer ""Cathy Stewart"" in a quietly devastating turn), both girls desperately supplying fictitious shared ""memories"" for one another in a bid to outrun their inevitable fate. That deterioration is not solely limited to the mind becomes painfully clear when they are served lunch and Catherine's unable to control her movements in trying to eat a spoonful of soup. It's also Catherine who gets to voice the filmmaker's compromise with the demands of commerce as she urges Elisabeth to get naked and hold her because sex is all they have left now that both mind and physical faculties have deserted them.
Several rather explicit - if not quite hardcore - sex scenes make up the movie's mid-section and French porn aficionados should recognize the likes of Alain Plumey (a/k/a ""Cyril Val""), Jacques Gateau and Elodie Delage, along with a blink and miss bit from future porno princess Marilyn Jess whose rape at the hands, mouth and member of Plumey was only present in the film's rarely screened XXX version FILLES TRAQUEES. The pivotal part of Véronique, a girl Elisabeth almost seems to remember and whom she seeks to escape anew with, is beautifully handled by the exquisite Dominique Journet - in her unforgettable debut - who would go on to play a sizable supporting role in Franco Zeffirelli's LA TRAVIATA. The six feet under ending reveals the deteriorating condition to be the result of a nuclear spill, the quarantined ""patients"" ultimately leaving a barely breathing empty shell, unceremoniously disposed off in a fiery furnace. The final shot offers a particularly heartbreaking variation on that of Chaplin's MODERN TIMES as Elisabeth, approaching complete meltdown by now, and a wounded Robert stumble along the railroad bridge, clumsily clasping each other's outstretched hands." 1
+639 "Being a great fan of horror, especially Asian horror, I have seen tons of movies, but this one is outstanding. Why? It does have a plot (which is unfortunately quite rare among horror movies). The actors did a good job. It feels like a real documentary film (even if it's not). It does not get boring for a moment. The director cleverly combines the plot with the acts of a certain Japanese magic cult (perhaps this cult never existed, but still, it's believable). It reminded me of the similarly great movie ""Forbidden Siren"".
To me the one and only annoying thing about the movie was the character Hori, the psychic, but this is subjective.
I recommend this movie to all fans of quality horror.
9 out of 10." 1
+640 If ever there was a film that can be considered a missed opportunity then that film is Galaxina. What could possibly be wrong in basing a sci-fi film around a sexy statuesque female android? Surely such a film could never be a complete waste of time? Well, sadly this movie is pretty close to useless. There are a number of faults with this production it has to be said, however, there are two basic problems that entirely destroy the whole enterprise. Firstly, this is a comedy with no funny bits at all, or at the very least a film where the potentially amusing aspects are presented in an incredibly unamusing way. Secondly, the title character is woefully underused. This may be because Dorothy Stratten was not really an actress but if so it was a terrible decision as she is still easily the best thing about the film. I don't think she really needed to be a great thespian to pull off the role of a sexy android to be perfectly honest. Anyway, what we are left with is a whole lot of mind-numbing comedy relief, which often is made up of hopeless spoof-type gags of the big sci-fi hits of the time such as Alien, Star Wars and 2001. It's badly written and not funny at all, and it doesn't even really have a plot to propel things along. The story basically is about a police space-cruiser that is sent to get a rock. That's it! Steven Spielberg once said that a high-concept movie was one whose plot line could be described in one sentence. What he didn't define was what you call a movie that can be described in less than a sentence - pointless maybe?
This seemed like a sure-fire winner to me but it failed miserably. It seems to have been an attempt to spoof Star Wars and combine it with adult comedy situations. All it does actually achieve is to leave you cold and a little irritated that it wasn't close to what it should've been. A Barbarella for the 80's this ain't.
Shortly after this film was finished Dorothy Stratten was murdered in an appallingly violent and horrific way. And for that reason Galaxina has derived a considerable amount of it's cult interest. I just think it's a great shame that Dorothy didn't have a better film left to immortalise her. 0
+641 Hulk Hogan plays Rip a professional wrestler who has a big heart but is pushed to the limit when his girlfriend(Joan Severence) is kidnapped by thugs who are forcing him to take on another wrestler(Tiny Lister Jr.)Bottom of the barrel actioner is such a failure that even Hogan looks ashamed to be in it, and with the evidence portrayed, he should be. 0
+642 "Reba is , without a doubt , one of the worst ""comedy"" series ever. I wonder how come there are people writing good comments on ""Reba"" ... You watch ""Friends"" , ""Married Wtih Children"" , ""Fraizer"" if you laugh at that , you can never laugh at the stupid jokes and the ridiculous accent of the singer who is trying to make her way in comedy and obviously having no chance whatsoever. The actors/actresses beside Reba are OK so I feel bad for them stucking in a so-called comedy show with the least funnies person in the world (Reba).To sum up , I suggest this TV Show to see how low comedy can get and appreciate the ones that can make you laugh" 0
+643 "This film is a very descent remake of the famous Fritz Lang's masterpiece ""M- Murder"".It is well made and with a entertaining key to speak about pretty serious events and contemporary problems in Eurobe but not only the whole world.The ethnic intolerance is such a huge evil and very contagions nowadays. So ""Children of Wax"" or as it is known in US distribution reveals the question of German and Turk hatred in an amusing way.No doubt it is well appreciated to be taken for distribution by the great Weinsten brothers.And there is another fact I liked most is the participation in this movie of the favorite actor of Lars von Trier the great Udo Kier who shows to play with such a pleasure for the Bulgarian film director Ivan Nichev." 1
+644 It's clear that for this film they wanted to have the story line driven by the characters. But immediately the story line causes you to dislike the new main characters. The fly-over of the island and dinosaurs below lacked any impact at all and almost looked like a cartoon. The all action entrance to the island is merely a rehash of parts from JP 1 and 2. The story-line is predictable to the point of annoyance and it's entirely unsatisfying end left me feeling cheated. This gave me with no option but to award the film 3/10! 0
+645 I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. Sure it is a bit slow moving in parts, but what else would one expect from Rollin? Also there is plenty of nudity, nothing wrong with that, particularly as it includes lots of the gorgeous, Brigitte Lahaie. There are also some spectacularly eroticised female dead, bit more dodgey, perhaps, but most effective. There is also a sci-fi like storyline with a brief explanation at the end, but I wouldn't bother too much with that. No, here we have a most interesting exploration of memory and the effect of memory loss and to just what extent one is still 'alive' without memory. My DVD sleeve mentions David Cronenberg and whilst this is perhaps not quite as good as his best films, there is some similarity here, particularly with the great use of seemingly menacing architecture and the effective and creepy use of inside space. As I have tried to indicate this is by no means a rip roaring thriller, it is a captivating, nightmare like movie that makes the very most of its locations, including a stunning railway setting at the end. 1
+646 "When i went to see this i thought, i liked the first two and thought that they were very suspenseful so this one should be good also. WRONG! There was NO suspense and they don't explain about the new dinosaurs! When i was done watching this i had lost all respect for Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton but then it turned out that it wasn't directed by Spielberg or written by Michael Crichton! This movie was going through ""the motions."" i thought that this movie had absolutely no plot and i thought that no one should waste their money to see it." 0
+647 Im warning you people out there, this is just a waste of your time. I am being honest when I'm saying that this is the worst movie I've ever seen. Its just a move about Christian propaganda! Don't throw away your life, don't see it!
I think they made the movie so more people will believe in Jesus or something, but it works in the opposite way. The actors are all newbies, the story is just fuzzy!
I think this movie is a work of the devil.
This movie is just not worth seeing, so please take my advice and don't! 0
+648 looks like the bet movie I've ever seen. not too much for intelligent perception but so rich for perception sensitive. Antonioni is comparably wise to his movie. Malkovich's so organic, roles are so true, situations are so real. I've change my world outlook after this cinema. I'm a beginner literati in Russia -- country of Tolstoy and Dostoevskiy -- and I'm quite sure watching Antonioni is good and fun for russkies, because I and we do understand his point of view. so I don't understand his lesser raiting on IMDb. I'm sure, speaking from Russia and our people, we like Antonioni because of his romantic soul and positive sensation of surrounding reality 1
+649 The only time I seem to trawl through IMDb comments is when I've seen a duff film. I guess I'm looking to find reassurance that it's not just me. For me, then, Lonesome Jim was a duff film packed with unbelievable characters in unbelievable situations which limped on lamely and boringly towards a cop-out hackneyed conclusion. So I check out what other people have to say and feel a bit like Jim, out on a limb, alienated, as page after page of multiple star ratings and plaudits leave me doubting my critical faculties. Yet maybe I should check the settings for the comments presentation, since after a while the gushing dies down and I'm relieved to see appreciations that mirror my own. I feel vindicated. It IS a rubbish film, it DOESN'T hang together and it DOES constitute a wasted evening sitting through it. Praise be to kindred spirits. 0
+650 Wow, I was really disappointed. I wasn't really planning on seeing this movie in the theater, and I wish I stuck to that plan. It really should be a made-for-tv movie. I was kind of excited to see it, as I'm a big fan of Fairuza Balk, but this movie didn't do her justice. Infact I'm a little disappointed with the acting all around. What a horrible cover up of Fairuza Balk's tattoos, it bothered me every time I saw her shoulder.
There was no flow to the movie, it was very hard to get into it. One scene we get angry, hyped up, we want blood, the anticipation rises, just then the director takes us to another scene to show the love between Annie and Bobby. It would have been more enjoyable to follow if it was broken up into three sectional sunday paper comic strip.
There was also little logic behind the characters chosen to play some parts. The gangster leaders were scrawny guys, not very believable. Matt Dillon head of a mobster organization? Come on, give me a break. There was just no intimidation there.
The soundtrack.. wow. I think this is one of the worst musical scores I've ever heard. What awful guitar solos, my god. The sound of my teeth grinding was more pleasing to my friends, I'm sure.
Anyhow, there is one positive comment I'd like to make about the movie. The settings were nicely done. I liked the colours, a good job conveying that time period. 0
+651 "Barbara Stanwyck probably didn't think of it, but it is a relief to see her in a more becoming dark hairstyle (if it wasn't a wig) than the one she had to wear in ""Double Indemnity"" the year before. That film, while the premiere ""film noir"" and an all-around great film, gave her a great role, but oh, that hair. Here, she is more chic and certainly no femme fatal, but she is certainly a 40's woman. She has gotten used to life without men since most of them are off at war, and as a successful Martha Stewart like columnist, she writes a homey column in which she describes her country home as the camera pans over what it really is. We meet her boss, Sydney Greenstreet, who has no idea that she is living a lie, and when he pushes his way in for a Christmas away at her supposed Connecticut home, she has to come up with a husband (Reginald Gardiner) and baby before we can say ""Jingle Bells"". Hungarian chef S.Z. Sakall steps in to help and ends up in a cutsey pie one-on-one with Irish Una O'Connor. ""It's not Goulash, It's Irish Stew"". Sakall simply takes the paprika, pours most of it in, and says, ""Now it's goulash"", totally changing what she has prepared for lunch. Then, when it comes to the flapjacks, he flips and she scoops. For years, a few friends of mine and I will use that line every time pancakes come up in a conversation. ""I don't flip. I scoop!"". She won't even flip just one for Greenstreet, saying ""I've never flipped in me life."" O'Connor can get on the nerves when she screeches over and over in some films, but here, she is delightfully lovable, and her pairing with Sakall is very charming.
It is obvious in the romance department that Reginald Gardiner is not Barbara Stanwyck's cup of tea, especially when she meets handsome Dennis Morgan, who is a bit dimwitted when bathing the baby, which eats soap, causing Stanwyck to get a bit alarmed. He should suspect something instantly, but doesn't. But it doesn't matter. The film is so charming with the country setting filled with snow, an abundance of rocking chairs, and a dog running towards them as the sleigh comes up. Living in New York City after 25 years in Los Angeles after growing up in a small town on the western side of New York State made me miss this kind of Christmas. While Central Park is beautiful after a first snow and the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is exsquisit too, there is something about looking out at a snow-covered field of trees, and catch an occasional glimpse of deer, rabbits, or other wild life.
This is a great holiday film that can also bring on the Christmas spirit out of season, and makes a great pairing with another Barbara Stanwyck country Christmas film, ""Remember the Night"", an underrated gem. Add on the big city Christmas of ""Meet John Doe"", and you've found perhaps one of the busiest stars of holiday films around." 1
+652 Ron Hall pulls a triple threat as he writes, directs and stars in 'Vampire Assassins'. Derek Washington (Hall) is your clichéd cop-on-a-mission who finds himself up to his neck in some nasty vampire action. Tossing away his badge he searches for the last vampire slayer (no not Buffy!) to take back the streets and vanquish the bloodsuckers back to the grave.
'Vampire Assassins' is a horrible film. It rips off so many other films (can you say Blade?) that it never even attempts to establish it's own identity. The script is non existent. The action is horrible. Who says a micro-budget stimulates creativity? There is nothing even remotely interesting here. You will get nothing out of this except a headache. Stay away at all costs. 0
+653 What I wouldn't do to give this film a re-write. Extra disappointing due to the great beginning, Solo Dios Sabe degenerates into a mess of superstitious bull after the halfway point and ends on a note so ludicrous, soppy and melodramatic I couldn't believe I was watching the same movie I started with. The film had numerous elements in its favor, such as chemistry between Diego Luna and Alice Braga so palpable I thought the screen would start sparking, a great soundtrack, and beautiful locations. Instead of ending with the heavy-handed religious mumbo jumbo, the film should have kept the focus on being a frothy road movie with maybe some undertones about fate and superstition vs. logic peppered through. I understand the director's entire intent with the film was to make it about religion, but the fact is that it just didn't work, and he threw away so much great stuff from the beginning by doing so. 0
+654 "This is the best 3-D experience Disney has at their themeparks. This is certainly better than their original 1960's acid-trip film that was in it's place, is leagues better than ""Honey I Shrunk The Audience"" (and far more fun), barely squeaks by the MuppetVision 3-D movie at Disney-MGM and can even beat the original 3-D ""Movie Experience"" Captain EO. This film relives some of Disney's greatest musical hits from Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and others, and brought a smile to my face throughout the entire show. This is a totally kid-friendly movie too, unlike ""Honey..."" and has more effects than the spectacular ""MuppetVision""" 1
+655 Okay, When I bought this flick I though this gotta be the ultimate b-movie, space monkey landing to the Earth and starts right away to kill people!
Well, It was almost everything what I expected, typical low-budget scifi movie from the 60's. Acting has to be the worst I've ever seen, especially the girl playing the lead role and the girl that played the waitress made me laughing my ass off.
So why 'Night Fright' doesn't fall in to category 'so bad that it's good'? Reason why is that some of the scenes were just too long and boring. For example the scene were the police officers are searching clues in the woods it was just minutes of walking without purpose. And then the grand finale, the people's waiting for the monster about 5 minutes and when the space monkey appears it get wack'd in 20 second, end of film.
Yeah, 'Night Fright' is boring, but it got couple of funny moments. I can recommend this movie to all who liked films like 'Zontar, the Thing from Venus' or 'Curse of the Swamp Creature'.
I give 'Night Fright' 4 Space Monkey slaps out of 10..
-Rob Gruesome- 0
+656 "
Spoilers
I'm going to be as kind as I can about this film (some people, including directors!, can get quite upset when reviewers speak their mind) so...
There is a nice car accident and the opening credits look good and... that's it; everything else bites the big one. All the acting is appalling, the script is embarrassing, the special effects look like they were done by school children on cheap computers. All in all this film has serious bowling shoe tendencies.
As a horror film it's not very scary and if it supposed to a ""thinking man's"" horror film well it succeeded on some level, I kept thinking that the end of this film is an awfully long way away. It may actually be an ironic look at bad horror films and I'm missing the point but I somehow doubt it.
This is a complete car phone warehouse of a film and I could not recommend it to anyone, and it does pain me to say this as I eagerly await the resurrection of British Horror.
If you don't agree with this review, that fine, it's just my own opinion, and I'm sure someone out there will love it (the director's Mum for instance)." 0
+657 "Most Lorne Michaels films seem to fail because they're essentially just extended versions of skits that barely managed to make people laugh in five-minute segments. ""Tommy Boy"" is a character right from ""SNL"" - a big fat lovable (in their opinion) goof who doesn't know anything.
David Spade gets the Thankless Overwhelmed Everyman role. He's paired with the Annoying Overweight Slob and they endure Miserable Misfortunes as they travel cross country to Save Daddy's Business.
The plot, for starters, is really faulty. The whole premise - daddy dies and rich stupid son has to save the family biz - can be traced back to just about any movie you want. Like any SNL style film it is reduced to a simple motivation - empty, shallow; just a reason to see a fat guy and a thin guy be ""funny"" together.
The movie's biggest ""influence"" is the 1987 comedy classic ""Planes, Trains & Automobiles."" That movie is great because the plot isn't stale and recycled. It's basic, yeah - a guy traveling home for Thanksgiving gets stuck with a slob. But it's real, dammit. It makes all the difference. The characters are real, the situations are far more real. ""Tommy Boy"" is pure slapstick and its ridiculous situations undermine the characters - we feel nothing for them, and we don't care about what's happening on-screen. ""PTA"" walked the careful line between outrageous and utterly believable and relate-able - ""Tommy Boy"" is simply absurd, with jokes like a simple deer-in-the-headlights turning into a crash turning into a struggle with a dead deer that really isn't dead, then awakens and wrecks their car.
The whole wrecked car thing is stolen completely from ""PTA"" and it's eerie how much stuff in this film actually does resemble the Steve Martin/John Candy movie.
Farley is simply way too obnoxious to find likable - I've never enjoyed watching him in any movies and this hasn't changed my mind. Spade's given very little to do, serving as the movie's most thankless character.
Dan Aykroyd is wasted as the Evil Baddie who plans to destroy Daddy's Business. The ending is a joke, and not in a ""har-har funny"" way. More like a ""oh god are they serious?!"" way.
Some people dig it, that's cool. But I just can't get into it, nor do I appreciate all the stuff it ""borrows"" from - not just counting ""PT&A"" - without any credit whatsoever." 0
+658 I'm pretty sure Poe would have considered this a travesty. The first two stories are decent, nothing spectacular. And then there's Toby Dammit. What on earth was Fellini thinking? It's a rambling, random, dull piece, with little to recommend it. One should feel frustrated at the lack of backstory or conclusion, but there's only relief that it's over. 0
+659 This is truly one of the most awful movies of all time. It's dull, ponderous, badly acted, and teeth crawlingly pretentious.
I watched for about an hour waiting for some kind of drama to unfold, before realising there wasn't any. The shot on a shoe string budget was particularly painful. These have to be the worst day for night shots since Plan Nine from Outer Space.
The only barely redeeming feature is the ludicrous 'demons' wandering around the countryside with a plastic cat basket. How scary is that? And I did like the moggys used as extras, I suppose they are least cheap. Though it did seem a bit obvious that they had been enticed into camera by the careful placement of some tuna.
This film is so dreadful, it should have a public health warning. There was a queue at my local video store when I took it back, of people demanding their money back. I kid you not! 0
+660 "This film offers many delights and surprises. When Achille and Philippa beautifully sing a duet from ""Don Giovanni"" that perfectly describes their situation in the movie, you appreciate the subtle layers of this excellent film. The story unfolds in 18th century Jutland and the use of period music played on period instruments is just one more fine touch. You share General Loewenhielm's exquisite joy in his partaking of the Cailles en Sarcophage even though you are just watching a movie - but you do wish for just a small sample to savor.
Babette is an artist whose medium is food. Perhaps no other art form allows the artist to share her creations so directly.
The main theme of this movie, the potential that the sharing of food has to transform how people see each other and how they see the world, is much the same as the theme of ""Chololat,"" but ""Babette's Feast"" does not hit you over the head with its message. The townspeople are conservative puritans, but not exaggeratedly oppressive. You come to understand and respect them and ultimately to appreciate their humanity.
Many issues are raised for you to reflect on: the nature of art, the contemplation of paths taken and paths not taken, the relationship between the spiritual and the physical, the effect of environment on behavior, the taking of life to give life, among others.
The only disappointment for me was General Loewenhielm's speech delivered at the climax of the meal. I expected deep heartfelt observations, but I got some vague mystical ramblings. The speech had such a minimal impact that I hardly remember it.
But this understated film leaves a lasting impression. The warmth it generates is in contrast to its austere backdrop. You will leave the theater wanting to go out and dance under the stars." 1
+661 I first saw this film two years ago in the cinema, and fell in love with this dark tale of two brooding teenage sisters coping at home in their large country house with their father and step-mother. Their relationship with their step-mother is strained to say the least, with the step-mother appearing to be increasingly becoming unstable in her battles with the younger girls. The film though slants with Oriental style ghost effects and horror, which adds a strange and unsettling aspect to the story that on first viewing is not clear, but is all the more intriguing.
The direction is incredibly good, and the acting is stunning, with the step-mother in particular incredibly good swinging from one mood style to another in the film. The large house adds eeriness, and there are enough points in the film where you will jump out of your seat. This film to me clearly shows why Korean cinema is possibly the best most original in the world at the moment. You simply don't get anything like this in the Western World, sadly,and really i can see it being influential on film makers around the world in the next decade.
Highly recommended viewing in my opinion, a real joy and scare... 1
+662 "I disagree in calling this a stoner movie just because weed also makes an appearance. I can't imagine this as even approaching ""stoner classic."" That would be like calling Singles a ""grunge film."" The movie definitely plods along with a murky plot. At times I wondered if the script had either been dropped and shuffled or if they lost it entirely and just tried to wing it. Watching this movie reminded me of watching children play-acting and making the story up as they go along.
The characters are wooden, the dialog is taxed, and the whole story seems to be completely disconnected. Who got killed? When? What? And this is how you act when your friend overdoses? Complete lack of emotion and utter disconnect from reality.
As for the droning guitar soundtrack that accompanies each scene: enough! It was like watching the opening menu screen where the same track loops endlessly in the background, neither moving forward or back.
I kept watching and hoping that the plot would somehow fall in to order, the acting and dialog would improve or something, somehow would focus this mess in to a coherent movie. After 112 minutes, it never happened." 0
+663 I think that the movie was really good. Subject, acting and Nusrat Fateh ALi Khan's music were marvellous. Although the director has succeeded in showing the status of women in rural areas and how they suffer at the hands of male-dominated culture, he has neglected Phoolan's character a bit and has focussed more on the violence faced by her. 1
+664 "Did people expect ""Jurassic Park 3"" to be full of surprises? Not one moment of it is worth it. Many elements could easily scare people out of the movies...and it's not the dinos! Tea Leoni...I think she's a great actress, but I'm sorry to say that this time she reached the bottom line. I wonder if she happened to strain a vocal chord while shooting the movie....Laura Dern...she's ok, but why not be more noticeable in the movie, maybe exchange smart dialogs with Sam Neil. Alessandro Nivola - ""have you ever heard of something called facial expression? Fellings, emotions...""..he's got to work harder on that! Sam Neil, no big deal. The soundtrack...got to change that record, or you get tired of it. My applause goes to William H. Macy, a talented actor who I've never seen playing a bad role....unfortunately he can't save the movie, nor can the well computer-created dinosaurs." 0
+665 I don't understand why more people have not commented on this, other than the fact that perhaps not very many have seen it. It's an amazing cast of characters, one after another after another, all done by the guy who wrote the play. If you don't like filmed plays, you may not like this (after all, plays usually don't look good on TV), but it's a one-man show that will have you paying attention throughout. Highly recommended. 1
+666 "Can a mentally challenged black youth be a catalyst to unite people in a South Carolina town? The answer appears to be that in spite of his handicap, James Kennedy, understood much more than what he was given credit for and went to become a fixture in the sports scene. Also, the film is saying how many of us overlook people with problems that can be helped if only we have the patience Coach Jones showed to the young man because of his own guilt in his heart.
""Radio"", directed by Michael Tolllin, is a formula film inspired on a true story. Yet, the movie is not a complete failure because of the inspired performances the director was able to get from his wonderful cast.
Coach Jones is instrumental in getting the young man, who is called Radio because his passion for collecting them, involved in sports, a passion he discovers in this retarded man who has had only hard knocks in his young life. Coming from a poor background, Radio, lives with his mother who is protective of him and questions the coach's intentions. Radio is seen by the school kids as a mascot, at first, then, his sunny disposition wins him the acceptance of everyone because he is a good person without an ounce of malice in his body.
The film owes a lot to Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr. who make a great pair as the coach and Radio. Mr. Harris, one of the best actors of our times is never boring in anything he graces with his presence. He gets the essence of the principled coach who sees the possibility to make amends for something that bothers him from his past. Cuba Gooding Jr. is also at his best portraying the mentally challenged young man.
The supporting cast is excellent. S. Ephata Merkerson, one of the best actresses of her generation, does interesting work as the mother of Radio. Alfre Woodard, another good actress plays the high school principle with style. Debra Winger, only has a few scenes in the film.
""Radio"", while being sentimental, will warm anyone's heart because it shows how we tend to see some people are in our society that we know nothing about and how quick we are to judge them. Michael Tollin puts a lot of ideas in the proper perspective for us." 1
+667 I have to differ from the other comments posted. Amid sporadic funny moments, there are a lot of actors trying too hard to be funny. The strain shows. I watched this with two friends on another friend's recommendation- none of us were thrilled. 0
+668 "This is what Disney Channel shows to kids who are dumber than posts. It suits them well. It's not funny, the acting is the worst I've seen in many years, there are more stereotypes than there are actors, and everything about this show makes you groan and roll your eyes. Wanna know why? Not only is this show a waste of airtime, the lead ""actress"" Selena Gomez looks like a pig. Jake T. Austin's character needs some Ritalin. David Henrie's character needs to visit a strip club and get wasted. Also, the writer of the show is inconsistent. In one episode, the security guard is called ""sir"" by one character and referred to as a woman by all else.
Hello? It's called proofreading and editing. Do it sometime, Disney.
Has anyone seen the promo for the new ""four part bloodsucking saga""? Disney wanted their own version of the Twilight vs. Harry Potter thing. Except a million times lamer. The Wizards of Waverly Place Movie?? Think about it for a minute. Family goes away on vacation and 16 year old daughter wants independence from parents. SAME PLOT from The Proud Family Movie etc...
What's worse is all the Emmies and ALMA'S it got. And most of the audience are some-what age's 4-13 (And no life teenagers). how many more years? before selena gomez is showing her tits?
and Disney shows are all crap..hack writers..hack shows..destroying the minds and wallets of today's youth.." 0
+669 "I walked into Blockbuster, itchin' to watch some good old fashion action movies. So i browsed around the action section until this movie caught my attention because the cover had in big bold letter SANDRA BULLOCK. An action movie with Sandra Bullock in it and it's rated R!? YAY! Although I will admit i prefer her in a comedy but if this is anything like 'Speed' then i was sold. Sadly Sandra really is not in this movie, her role is minor: ""Panicky kidnapped girlfriend"" (She is in fifth place on the actors listing for Jeebus shakes!) Apparently this was her first movie role (and after watching this movie, i figured as much) Sandra is the only living human in this movie, everyone else might as well be a Zombie in a B-Horror Flick. This movie deceived me saying Sandra was the lead . . . i fell for it like Biff from 'Back to the Future' when Marty yells ""WHAT'S THAT . . .!!!"" God, i wish i watched that instead of this.
Sandra is the only bright side of this movie, every time she is on camera it is like she is picking up shock paddles and yelling ""CLEAR!"" to get this movies going but it flat lines no matter how hard she tries. More on Sandra later . . .
The Movie is dull. Very Dull. Think of the Dullest moment in your life then imagine living through that moment for 110 minutes (for me, it is this movie). This movie even somehow makes Gun Fights and Bullet time effects boring, so boring that Elephant Tranquilizers are put to shame. And this movie's idea of Bullet Time is a close up of an AK in slow motion which mocks you as the caps spitting out of it represent each second of your life as it slowly ticks away. And I knew i was watching a bad movie because i found myself fast forwarding ""THROUGH-THE-ACTION!"" The plot? . . . there was a plot? Music? . . . even by 80s muck standards is Bad but at least it's the one thing that kept me awake. Acting? Sandra Bullock was good and . . . ummm . . . moving on. Is it any good since it IS rated R? No, unless R stands for Ridicules-snooze-fest.
And it is really 80s Cliché when a movie opens with an overhead view of a city (rocking guitar licks or power ballet) and ends with a gun fight in a grim factory complete with steel walkways and assorted pipes. Both of which this movie satisfies. At least this movie establishes what era it's from which was unnecessary since Sandra's hair was screaming ""1980s!!!!"" And a movie gets really ham fisted when you watch an assassin stripper kill a nerd in the bathroom and stuff his body in a box, which you respond to sadly saying: ""that is probably the most action that poor sap ever got."" Another Hammy moment is at the beginning when some-Secret-Agent-Dude caps a crowd of people and apparently this movie thinks people jump into the air and fall to the ground when they die. All that scene needed was the Mario death ditty or maybe Contra sound effects but Nintendo might have sued.
And it is sad when the main action hero of this movie rips off other BETTER movie icons. Before the big gun scene, Da hero is found standing in a boxing ring ('Rocky' anyone?), sporting a leather fedora (not 'Indiana Jones' too) with an ominous spotlights behind him (Terminator the 2nd before owning T-1000) What is really REALLY sad is that people on Youtube or Dailymotion can film better quality videos (with a crappy webcam no less) then this movie. I'm serious, most Rant videos recorded with bad audio and blurry picture are more entertaining then this movie. I cannot even call this movie by it's given name for it's very name bring back horrid memories of watching this cruel and unusual punishment (a freaking violation against human rights!) The only bright speck in this dark abysmal abyss is Sandra's career started taking off thanks to this movie. But oh Sandra . . . why did you have to be in such a nightmare? The paycheck better been worth it. The DVD also graces you with a little back story on Sandra as an extra, seen how she is the only one from this movie who end up being a house hold name. Which explains why this movie uses her name as bait for unsuspecting movie buffs, Crafty little critter.
I don't have much experience with bad films but i know BAD when i see it. I could bounce back from 'Mazes and Monsters' with a good old campy Bruce Willis Comedy. But not even Bruce could cheer me up after this movie. I have yet to see any Ed Wood or Uwe Boll but I think I'm amped for them now. For i can't even fathom a movie worse then . . . ""GAG"" . . . 'Hangmen' . . ." 0
+670 A new wrestling show paves way for the most feared wrestler ever imaginable, the giant Zeus. Network President Brell does everything in his power to draw WWF champion Rip into the squared circle to face off against Zeus for the championship of the 'Battle of the Tough Guys'. But Zeus is unlike any competitor Rip has ever faced.
Normally I would give Hogan some leeway as a wrestler crossing over into a movie role, however this film didn't ask the Hulkster to make very much of a stretch, it simply asked Hogan to play himself, which he failed at miserably. 'Tiny' Lister made a good effort as the mighty Zeus, but even his work left the film lacking something, namely acting!
Watch this movie, if you so desire, with a grain of salt and a sense of humor, otherwise you will probably have to turn it off a little over ten minutes in. 0
+671 I absolutely love the first three movies, they were great! I once caught Part 5 on VHS 10 years ago, and I was disappointed. But perhaps that was because I never saw the fourth one, because they were shot back-to-back. but after finally viewing a copy today, I have to say it was no way better than number 5. My expectations weren't high to begin with, but this is cheap direct-to-video stuff, not even a horror movie, it's PG-13. The acting was not convincing, the story was rather dumb without any excitement and there were not many effects. But the main problem is that there were no kills or any gore (the annoying kid who gets killed in his car was supposed to be the highlight, but come on..)
Surprisingly, both Parts 4 and 5 were directed by Sequel-director Jeff Burr who gave us the excellent Stepfather II and Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III. I liked Puppet Master: The Legacy, even if it was nothing else than a tribute with the best scenes from all movies.
Overall, Puppet Master is very much like the Hellraiser Series: A great trilogy but forget the rest.. 0
+672 I had seen this movie as a kid and loved it. I loved how spunky and full of energy Nikki is, and how she mostly ruins Louden's perfect yuppie life and corrupts him and turns him on to her crazy ways. As a kid in the 80's I saw New York exactly the way it was portrayed in this movie, the domain of Madonna's character, with wild animals running rampant and hideous bald men chasing people around and causing havoc. Now as an adult I find I love the movie for the same reasons, and even more so for the love story woven into the crazy antics of Ms. Nikki Finn. Although I would still love to go anywhere and find an indoor atrium like in this movie. Pure beauty and genius. 1
+673 "Kubrick may have been the greatest director of all times. He may have made more classics than anyone else. He may have been a perfectionist. But man, was his first attempt ever bad!
Kubrick had good reason to try to make this film dissappear from the map: it looks like an Ed Wood film. It has strange narration, cheap shots, bad dialogue, ominous music reminiscent of your 50s sci-fi/horror flick, and what looks like relatives of the cast of ""Reefer Madness"" going insane for no reason.
Sure, you can see an undeveloped Kubrick in there. It is a psychological/horror study of war. The characters became dehumanized and insane. There are people playing more than one role. There are constant shots of the faces and particular facial expressions of different people. And there are a few interesting shots around there. But really, this is a mess.
Of course, I am not discouraging you from watching it. If you get a hold of it, you are joining a select group of myself and a few thousand people world wide who have had access to it." 0
+674 "I watched 5% of this movie tonight and you may tell me that I need to see the whole movie to understand it, but frankly I don't think so.
What the hell is the story in this movie? I saw a lot of people running around in a factory, shooting at everything around them.
Where to start? Okay..
1) They were shooting around the place as if it was the Terminator or something they were trying to kill. The entire place is made of metal, but not a single bullet sparked on the metallic surfaces.
2) No ricochet. Metal vs metal is bound to cause ricochets, but apparently no one got hit by a stray bullet.
3) Magic bullets? In one scene a bad-guy is standing right in front of a good-guy when another good-guy pops out behind the bad-guy and pumps him full of metal. You see the bullets exit his chest as it explodes in a bloody mist, but the good-guy right in front of him doesn't get hurt at all! 4) After having just splattered a human being all over the wall, the two good-guys tell each other some jokes and they laugh and look like teenagers playing with soft-guns.
5) Sound? At one point the good-guys cut a wire and an alarm goes off (who the hell cuts a wire just to set off an alarm?). The lady screams out ""Alarm in sector blah blah"" and the bad-guy boss says ""Okay.. this.. is.. not.. a.. drill.. blah blah"" in a very, very amateur kinda way. Ooh, we're getting ambushed by terrorists, this isn't a drill, but I'm gonna sound like I don't give crap.
6) Focus!! First you see the bad-guys load up on weapons. For some reason the same guy gets the same Uzi twice. Deja vu or loop of scenes? You literally see every single bad-guy receive the same kind of weapon and they lock and load the same way. The weapons dealer pops in the clip and the bad-guy extra no. XX locks and loads. When they started opening fire you HAD to see the barrel flashes. Boooring!! 7) Actors or dummies? One of the presumed good-guys throw down a smoke grenade for some reason and of course the bad-guys are suddenly inside the smoke because they're smoke-blind or something so they don't see it coming. They cough and moan as if it was Anthrax in the grenade. Then a semi-boss bad-guy arrives and he doesn't even cough when he enters the smoke, he just pushes the other bad-guys away and they suddenly realize that the smoke isn't Anthrax anyway.
8) B flick? I think yeah! A guy sliding down a metal pipe wielding a Uzi in his right hand shooting away at someone in his eye height apparently. I'd like to see a guy fire a Uzi with one hand and I'd like to see him go get his hand afterwards. Extra bloody gore mess in a B flick kinda way. Small *pops* and a red hole with a torn shirt indicates that this guy is dead. Though the first bullet hit his heart the good-guy who is a super trained green berets still feel the urge to empty his clip into the dead guy.
9) One of these mentioned trained soldiers jump out from his hide with an empty clip! How stupid can you be!? Always check your clip before facing an unknown amount of enemies! 10) Boring scenes. Like the barrel flash scenes and the lock and load scenes, the movie is filled with time wasting scenes of people running around in an apparently empty building. Cut to the action if you're going for a B flick movie, please.
My two cents on this movie." 0
+675 Worst movie ever seen. Worst acting too. I cannot imagine a movie worse then this. Nothing to see. No acting at all.T hey (actors) should look for another job. I cant't understand who was stupid enough to actually put money into this movie.
I'm sorry for Eric Roberts. Must be tough...I cannot imagine how HUUUGE his mortgage must be to justify taking the job!
The ladies in the movie...perhaps they better stick to XXX.
As for the LEADING MAN...what a lead! He better be put on a lead and stay there! I can see him being more successful at barking rather than acting.
Overall rating: Do NOt rent...DO NOT BUY! 0
+676 "Producers Golan and Globus should have been ashamed to release this piece of trash publicly. I know this is gonna sound cliched, but compared to this, the first ""Hercules"" of 1983 looks like a mature and exciting epic! This ""sequel"" is moronic, cheap, unredeemable, childish, phony, inept and BADLY ACTED. A landmark in bad cinema, and one of the few, few movies I've seen that REALLY deserve the lowest possible rating: no stars!" 0
+677 The acting made you feel like you were watching a kindergarten play. The story is full of holes and gaps and skips around so you have no idea as to what just happened. Half the scenes are pointless. There is not an inkling of character development. The score/soundtrack consists of about three songs one in particular is played in about 70% of the scenes. I'm glad I only rented the movie yet I still feel cheated. Avoid this movie at all costs unless you want to see some decent actors give horrible performances. It seems like the bulk of the budget was spent on putting a few name brand actors in this less than bad film. This movie is equivalent to visiting a strip club, it tries to get you excited and interested but just as you think something is going to happen your thrown into some unrelated scene and left trying to figure out how you arrived there. 0
+678 "Alfred Hitchcock's remake of ""The Man Who Who Knew Too Much,"" is usually not considered to be as good as the original, but for me it is one of the best films ever. I prefer it over ""Vertigo"" and ""Rear Window.""
Like ""North By Northwest,"" it is the story of an average man who is unwillingly thrown into the world of international intrigue. James Stewart plays the father of a son who is kidnapped because he is mistaken for an international spy. He will do anything to make sure he gets his son back and protect his family.
While the original was good for it's time, it is hard to watch by today's standards. The remake has excellent production quality, an endearing Doris Day, and a really creepy villain.
Don't bother to rent this one because you will want to see it over and over." 1
+679 This is a wonderful movie. I've only seen it twice, and I've been looking for it again for ever. I'd buy it if I could find it. While it's sad, it shows three things -- how much a man can love a woman, how hard some people want something and how hard people work to overcome their limitations. 1
+680 "I saw this series on PBS in 1980 in college and I still can't get it out of my head, although I have never seen it since. I remember every cast member (the casting WAS perfect, as mentioned in other comments), the design, the lighting and, of course, the story, which is by itself is enough to keep you glued to the set. Probably the best TV series I ever saw next to the original ""Roots.""" 1
+681 "This was unusual: a modern-day film which was ultra-nice. In fact, it was so nice it bordered on being too hard to believe in parts. As I watching this based-on-a-real-life story, I was thinking, ""nobody is this nice, this tolerant."" Mainly, I was referring to Ed Harris' role as ""Coach Jones."" I think they went a little overboard on his character, but that's better than the reverse: showing him worse than what he was in real life. Odd to see Harris playing the role, too, since he has a long resume of playing nasty, profane characters.
Anyway, I never complain about a nice, feel-good film, and it is nice to see a bunch of well- meaning, kind people. Those folks direct their friendship, love and compassion to ""James Kennedy,"" better known as ""Radio,"" a mentally slow high school kid played by Cuba Gooding Jr. The story takes place in the mid 1970s in South Carolina. Gooding does a nice job with the role, too. However, like Sean Penn's role of a mentally-challenged man in ""I Am Sam,"" an hour-and-a-half of a character like this is plenty. After that, the loudness of those guys gets tiresome to hear.
Note: It was interesting in one of the documentaries on this DVD to find out that, in real life, in took years for ""Radio"" to make his transformation, not months as shown in the film." 1
+682 I was swept into this series just as surely as the sea would sweep me into its grip. Although it started out slowly, I found that the realism in depicting the ship, the variety of characters and lively dialogue keep me watching. The protagonist was destined to be challenged, grow and change on this voyage and I wanted to be there for it. I was not disappointed. The series took you from humor to tragedy and everything in-between, often in the same scene, the same breath. There was a wealth of emotional overlaying, interaction and expression--relentless and compelling to observe. The movement of the ship added an almost fanciful component to the many scenes, making the characters ill one moment and adding humor the next.
Edmund Talbot is a complex character, the likes of which we don't see often. We may know where the captain stands or Mr. Prettiman, but they are older men, set in their ways. Talbot was young and arrogant, still learning, testing himself and being tested. He struggled getting along with others and made mistakes like a real person would but had a heart that could be touched, that grew with each hard-taught experience. I appreciate the excellent characterization; it's too rare in movies and television. 1
+683 "Try as I might, I just simply couldn't get into this one. Perhaps it was the washed out tones; perhaps it was the drawn-out approach--I'm not really sure, but though this was by no means a ""bad"" movie, I didn't really find it to be very much of an ""effective"" movie (words that I understand are so much more arbitrary than their common uses).
So, basically, the deal here is that a series of adolescent boys' deaths sets off an investigation and anxiety in a small provincial town, triggering a witch hunt. What do the boys' death have to do with the mysterious, sexy woman who has appeared in town? Is the crazy hermit woman involved? Is it voodoo? The story is a mixture of crime drama and horror as the various townspeople are all suspect and corpses keep appearing while bloody violence ensues.
Good enough, but to me, most of it fell a little flat. Oh, it had it's moments... the one boy walking in on a beautiful naked seductress was pretty good, and the scene where the fathers beat the hermit was a bitter commentary (even if the effects themselves failed, considering her skin seemed to peel off as if they were whipping her with red-hot irons).
My biggest issue was the ending. I've already put spoiler tags on this review, but BE WARNED, HERE'S THE BIG SPOILER: I don't believe it. I don't believe that a priest could convince himself to kill young boys for becoming sexually aware without some hint of that psychosis appearing earlier, with other boys, with a history, or some other personal affect. The movie didn't really earn its ending. END SPOILERS.
Nonetheless, Fulci is a big name and I'm more than certain there's an audience out there for this. I definitely need to check out more that he's done, because this may have been a poor introduction. Most Italian giallo is hit-or-miss anyway, so I'm waiting to see what else this guy can do before writing him off.
--PolarisDiB" 0
+684 Looking for a REAL super bad movie? If you wanna have great fun, don't hesitate and check this one!
Ferrigno is incredibly bad but is also the best of this mediocrity.
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+685 "Hard to believe - but it is! I shouldn't be surprised. Commercials try to show how unique and ""funny"" a show can be. Yet not only didn't the commercials announcing this new show have the slightest iota of humor to me, I've not spoken with anyone who found the commercials amusing, either.
I don't recall ever seeing a pilot so devoid of cleverness, cuteness or humor. The characters were insufferable for the most part. Especially Selma Blair's (which is astonishing she would agree to be in a fecal sample of a show like this). The few moments where the characters were slightly redeemable were considerably hackneyed and trite.
Rare is the show with no redeemable qualities at all. And this is not one of them. Kath and Kim has exactly ONE redeeming quality - and that's Selma Blair. Despite wearing repugnant outfits and acting like a pitiful, whiny stupid excuse for a young woman who seems like a cross between Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, Selma is still nice to look at.
But if you want to look at Selma, go rent Hellboy. You'll at least maintain a modicum of respect for her instead of searing this abominable character into your brain to associate with her.
All in all, Kath and Kim is a waste and truly epitomizes the worst that TV is or ever has been. It sets a new low." 0
+686 OK, this movie, was the worst display I have seen in years. The actors weren't to bad (I figured it was a b-movie so they were doing b-movie acting). Anyways, I watched this movie, thinking, OH COOL a UFO Sci-Fi movie. WRONG. It was just an excuse for radical Christians to push a message onto people. The last scene was extremely messed up. That is a horrible thing to do to a person to make them believe in something. What someone believe in is a matter of opinion. This movie just shows how corrupted religion is, especially Christianity.
If you want to watch a b-movie, this ain't. If you want to watch a movie that is TRYING to brainwash the masses. Well this is the pick of the litter. go right for it. If you are going to convey a message, do it, don't force it. Ridiculous, that people would abuse the media to such a degree. Especially, Christians. 0
+687 "A magazine columnist who writes about life on her farm house when in fact she lives in a NY apartment must come up with a plan when she learns that her publisher and a war hero will spend Christmas with her. After a slow start, it turns into an entertaining little screwball comedy, thanks to a fine cast. In a big departure from her previous role as a femme fatale in ""Double Indemnity,"" Stanwyck displays a nice comedic flair. Morgan is smooth as the affable war hero while Greenstreet is well cast as the publisher. However, Sakall steals the film as a chef trying to master the English language while speaking with an almost incomprehensible European accent." 1
+688 """Beyond the Clouds"" is an over-the-top artsy group of four vignettes each a offering a glimpse into a man-woman relationship from the tenuous to the turbulent. Although the film offers superb cinematography, some exquisite visual beauty, and a cast of fine performers, there's little meat on the bones of this fragmented work. A taste of a relationship cannot impart the fullness of it and synergism suggests that much more can be accomplished with one story in 2 hours than with four. Nonetheless, ""Beyond the Clouds"" will be fodder for dilettantes and a visual feast for the all albeit superficial, stilted, and lacking in substance." 1
+689 Now before I tell you the synopsis this is a non-spoiler review. Bone Eater hits its mark for being the worst movie of the year. I don't know how these movies even get onto DVD. If I saw this in theaters I would get extremely upset. Bone Eater is about these people who dig up an ancient burial ground and find some bones. It's the 'Bone eater' and the more bones he eats the more powerful he gets.
First of all I thought okay well the DVD artwork looks creepy and it sounds creepy. When I rented it and looked at the DVD label it looked scary. But then when I played it in I could agree on one thing- the title 'Bone Eater' is better than the movie itself. Tell me what's more stupid? A bone eater that just attacks by throwing a bone ate you and you disappear? Don't worry that's not a spoiler you see that happen in the first 5 minutes. Or is it more stupid that 'Bone Eater' has a horse? You know what I think is the stupidest? The whole movie.
The CGI is awful. Yeah I thought the idea of 'Bone eater' was creepy but once you see the actual thing you think this is some kind of action movie or just a cruel, mean joke. The film felt longer than Titanic and this was half an hour. Once the film actually has its moments of suspense it just stops. I admit the acting was not the best but actually decent and that the violence wasn't over-the-top but everything else is a stinker.
Overall Bone eater is a film you can skip. If you like interesting movies with great creatures, great CGI, and suspense 'Bone Eater' is a film to skip. If you like bad movies no matter how cheesy they are then 'Bone Eater' will satisfy. 0
+690 "Some people say the pace of this film is a little slow, but how is this different from any other Hitchcock movie? They all move very deliberately and, as a point, have spurts of suspense and brilliant montages injected through it. This movie gives us just the right amount of comic relief which make the suspense scenes seem all the more suspenseful. The Albert Hall scene is one of the best examples of Pure Cinema that exists in Hitchcock's collection (the best probably being almost all of ""Rear Window""). Pure Cinema for Hitchcock meant a series of usually small pieces of film fit together without dialogue, in order to tell the story visually. This is, of course the basic definition of the Albert Hall sequence, as well as the shorter staircase sequence at the end of the picture.
Not many slip-ups by Hitchcock here, and the acting is superb especially by Doris Day in a rather surprising serious role." 1
+691 Olivia D'Abo in a wet T-shirt is the only thing this movie has going for it. Other than that, this Canadian production about a man taking out a vicious band of hillbillies is not worth anybody's time. The writing is bad, the acting is poor and the direction is sub-standard. 0
+692 I saw this black and white comedy noir yesterday at the London film Festival. Structurally, it has been compared to Pulp Fiction but it is perhaps closer to the structure of Amores Perros and the slacker mood of Kevin Smith's Clerks. Four stories intersect at a French motorway diner. The first vignette has Franck (Edouard Baer) bungling a hold up at the diner. The waitress, Suzie (Anna Mouglalis) takes pity and tell him her story. The second has two incompetent kidnappers, Leon (Bouli Lanners) and Paul (Serge Lariviere) take a teenage girl from her rich family. Unfortunately for them, she is suicidal and her family don't appear to want her back. The third is a dialogue between two ageing rock stars who bump into each other at the diner (Alain Bashung and Arno playing themselves). The final part is about four ex-criminals who smuggle their old partner out of hospital to visit their old hideout which has since been turned into
the diner. An 'epilogue' returns to Franck and Suzie to complete their story (not really an epilogue, more a conclusion).
The structure does not really work. The stories are not sufficiently intertwined as in Pulp Fiction. Nor is the diner crucial to the action to at least two of the stories in the way the car crash was crucial in the four stories of Amores Perros. The quality of the individual stories varies. The hideout story is a cute idea, with a couple of good gags, but does not come off; and the rock star reunion is pointless and dull. On the other hand, the kidnap story is hilarious, although its connection to the diner is tenuous. The most balanced and successful story is the Franck and Suzie one.
This film isn't entirely successful but has moments of interest and hilarity. I look forward to seeing more of Writer/director's Samuel Benchetrit's work. 1
+693 "This formulaic film (hero's girlfriend marries the villain) just didn't move along fast enough given some of the circumstances of the story. Scott seems too old in this one, and too many times his character turns away from decisive action, deflating the scenes. He responds to the deaths of some of his hands weakly; he escapes from Knox's gang by hiding in a full rain barrel; his escape to the high country and pursuit by John Russell seem superfluous, as does much of the film. The plot could have been tightened.
High points of the film: seeing ""Tennessee"" Ernie Ford without a mustache singing ""Man in the Saddle""; Alfonso Bedoya's too brief scenes as a cook; the color photography of the high country, and the fight scene there with John Russell." 0
+694 ***SLIGHT SPOILERS*** This installment of the Full Moon franchise changes the storyline a bit and implements some new elements. First off a new puppet master is established. Secondly, the puppets turn good in this sequel. Finally, It introduces some scifi/fantasy elements as well.
A new tenant of the infamous hotel by the bay, his girlfriend, her psychic friend, and that psychics boyfriend, stumble upon Andre Toulon's puppet trunk. They also learn about some demon from another dimension that holds Toulon responsible for stealing the secret to animating the unliving. So Sutekh (the demon) sends the totems, a bunch of craven little creatures that look like ear-less gremlins. Then it's up to the puppet troupe to take care of the inter-dimensional threat that's trying to kill there new friends.
Like most low budget movies this film is rife with continuity problems. How did the puppets get put back in the trunk? How come nobody remembers the last rasche of killngs in the hotel? Who bought the hotel? Why would a contractor by a building with a history of mass murders? All this and many more questions, will not be answered...ever.
The real suprise of this movie is the acting. It's actually pretty good. The actors take it with a enthusiasm unusual especially for a bunch of Full Moon nonames. Teresa Hill was especially impressive as the shy, nervous, psychic Lauren. Chandra West (Susie) was also a pleasant suprise also. Gordon Hill was a tolerable protagonist. But Cameron was far too annoying to stomach. Thank the norse god he dies before halfway through.
The puppets are there usual animated selves. With some improvements as well. There emotions (especially Jester's) are much more human due to the sounds that have been given to them. Blade's hisses, Pinhead's grunts, and Six-Shooter's snicker have all been improved and sound much better. The stop-motion animation is only average at best, especially the totems. They just don't seem to move as fluidly as the previous installment in the series. Also the Sutekh costume is absolutely awefull. How are we supposed to afraid of a creature so humorous looking.
The story seems a bit juvinile for the series. I think Charlie Band was looking to focus in on a younger demographic. The violence being toned down in this movie also seems to speak the same. Gore fans will be disappointed.
I think the above is the main problem this movie can't really stick with many people. It doesn't have the violence for gorewhores. The language is a little cleaner. Yet it's too violent and harsh for the wee ones. Which is why the movie gets low ratings. I have to say that the common reviews are mostly fair. 0
+695 "Donald Sutherland, an American paleontologist visiting England, picks up a hitch hiker one evening. Two years later, having discovered the man's address book in his car, he returns the book to the man's opulent home, only to find that the man's been hanged for murder. Nobody in or out of the family seems to care that the hitch hiker could not have committed the murder (of his own stepmother) because he was in Sutherland's car at the time of the crime.
Sutherland is the man's alibi but he's turned up too late. Out of a sense of guilt, he tracks down the real murderer.
Agatha Christie's mysteries usually involve a number of diverse people, all of them with one or another motive for the crime, all of them suspect, and a puzzle that depends on the construction of a strict time line. There is often, not always, a sidekick with whom the investigator can talk things over.
Because of the anfractuosity of the situation, due care must be taken to explain each element of the mystery to the reader or viewer. Redundancy is perfectly okay. We have to keep the characters and the time lines straight. Christie's movies are of the rare kind in which the use of famous faces in subordinate characters is actually useful. (Jacqueline de Bellefort? Oh, yes, that's Mia Farrow.) But this version of ""Ordeal by Innocence"" is a Golan-Globus production, with all that implies in the way of production values, a thoughtfully prepared script, and skill behind the camera.
The first few minutes, in which Sutherland discovers that an innocent man has been hanged, are fine. After that, everything is flung at the viewer in disjointed scraps, often in sudden flashbacks or in confusing voiceovers that tell us nothing. The script has a slapdash quality, as if thrown together by two hacks overnight. Few of the faces are familiar and that doesn't help at all. Everyone drops remarks about everyone else and the names become a hopeless jumble. The musical score consists of four instruments doing irritating atonal jazz riffs. Some nudity is thrown in to wake up the dozers in the audience. If Dame Agatha were alive, she'd be among the viewers who needed to be shaken awake.
Dullsville." 0
+696 This movie is from the 80s, but it looks like it was made in the stone age. The effects are way too cheesy. My copy has Sandra Bullock on the cover, which was why I bought the movie. She was in the movie for about 5 minutes of total screentime. She would most likely deny all involvement.
In short, there is no part of this movie worth seeing, except to laugh at how bad it sucks. Rent this to see the worst film ever made, bar none. 0
+697 "Many reviewers seem to prefer the original version of The Man Who Knew Too Much, which I have not had the opportunity to view. By itself, the '56 version is a very well done film. The run of mid-to-late fifties Hitchcock films (including ""Rear Window"", ""Dial M For Murder"", ""Vertigo"", and ""To Catch A Thief"", as well as this film) is one of my favorite periods in his career. In The Man Who Knew Too Much, Jimmy Stewart throws himself vigorously into his role as always. Doris Day is very believable in the role of an atypical Hitchcock blond. I thought there was nothing fake about her performance. Her character may not have been written as strongly as the original, but she's definitely not reduced to the role of a passive, ""Yes, dear"", pretty thing on Jimmy Stewart's arm.
There were some really clever lines written for Hank (the couple's son who later gets kidnapped) in the opening scene on the bus- it's too bad Christopher Olsen read them so woodenly. It's rare to see a good performance from a child actor in the 50s, though. Most of the rest of the supporting actors in this film were very competent, though- most notably the assassin (played by Reggie Nalder).
Some little touches that make this film undeniably Hitchcockian- the use of non-English dialog, especially French (something Hitch did on a much larger scale in ""To Catch A Thief""); the use of foreboding, Arabic music in the hotel when the assassin appears; Stewart and Day talking to each other in the church, singing their words to the tune of the hymn; the Albert Hall scene, specifically showing the musicians and the assassin's accomplice following the score, building up tension, as well as the percussionist getting the cymbals ready; and finally the assassin's gun as it appears from behind the curtain. It moves so slowly and precisely that it must have been done mechanically (an effect Hitch used at the end of ""Spellbound"", also).
All in all, The Man Who Knew Too Much is a fun film to watch. It's not as deep or as heavily laden with symbolism as some of his films (""Vertigo"", ""Strangers on a Train""), but all the same it is one of my top five Hitchcock masterpieces." 1
+698 This movie should have come with a disclaimer that it was akin to the Left Behind series. I did not know it would be a Bible-thumping movie. I expected it to truly be a movie about UFOs and alien abduction for entertainment's sake. As previous reviewer comments, it would be fine to show at a church, but not at a public theater, at least not without the consumer's prior knowledge of what the premise of the movie is about. I felt deceived out of my $$ spent for this movie, as nothing in the summary refers to its religious overtones. If you go to church, it'll probably be shown there for free some time. Other than the cover-up of its true subject matter, the movie was fine as far as acting and script were concerned. But I have to say I walked out an hour into the movie when I saw what direction it was headed and that I was not going to be entertained, but preached to. 0
+699 As one who frequently goes to the movies, I have to say that this has been one of the most impressive movies I have seen this year. Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr. gave outstanding performances allowing viewers to get lost in the various emotions and really feel for the characters. It is nice to occasionally see a movie that does not depend entirely upon special effects but allows the characters of the story to touch the human psyche on many levels. I wish Hollywood would produce more movies of this calibre. 1
+700 This sickly sweet and laboriously paced 5-reeler is definitely not among Harold Lloyd's better films. Gags are sparse and mostly uninspired. Saccharine melodrama is abundant. The setup takes forever, as Lloyd, the unconventional, but impossibly kindly, country doctor makes his rounds, bringing a little sunshine into the lives of children, the elderly, and puppies. It's like a 1922 version of Patch Adams. Ugh. 4/10. 0
+701 "too bad this movie isn't. While ""Nemesis Game"" is mildly entertaining, I found it hard to suspend my disbelief the whole length of the movie, especially the situations that Sara was putting herself into. Are we supposed to believe that:
1) this hot chick is going to go slumming unarmed around abandoned buildings and dark subway tunnels in the middle of the night just to solve some riddles?
2) the protagonists are supposedly such experts that they play riddle games for fun, but don't put the whole ""I Never Sinned"" riddle together until the very end...and then...and then...get this...she has to do the whole mirror thing to finally put the pieces together?? I know it was the filmmaker's device to show the audience what was going on, but do they really think we're that stupid?
3) when Vern and Sara go to the Chez M to question the blonde, there is not ONE topless chick in the whole building. Nada. C'mon. I know it's Canada, but I would expect more from a country that gave us Shannon Tweed.
And anyone else notice that when Vern was surfing the Web and found that riddlezone site, that when he moused over the link the cursor stayed an arrow, and didn't turn into a little hand (LIKE ALL CURSORS DO WHEN YOU CLICK ON A HYPERLINK)?!? I mean, if you're gonna have the internet play such a prominent role in your movie, at least get the little things right. Geez." 0
+702 I have never seen so much talent and money used to produce anything so bad in my entire life! As stated in other commentaries, a who's who of talent, such as, Christopher Plummer, Faye Dunaway, Donald Sutherland, and many more were thrown together in a film that is not recognizable as an Agatha Christie story. I keep thinking of how it could be with the same cast, done the right way.
The film has even less intimacy than the Christopher Reeves 'Superman' movies. The large cast makes the slick production even less effective than in those films, because there is not enough time to get to know anyone. Dave Brubeck's progressive jazz soundtrack had me wondering if the wrong video was in the the case from the rental store. The music became more and more offensive as the plot progressed. It's hard to say whether the soundtrack or the annoying technique of repeating information from earlier scenes, was more offensive. From someone who has seen most Christie films (that's what attracted me to this, it was one of the few I hadn't seen) miss this one. It is not an Agatha Christie movie. Golan-Globus are better suited to producing flicks about big time wrestling, rather than the snug atmosphere of English mystery. 0
+703 The three-part series ended last night on PBS, which I believe was its first wide exposure to an American audience. The richness of its text and the unique quality of its filming are high points. It seems very novel to view and hear an action play employing the vernacular of Georgian England, Jane Austen's filmed drawing rooms being the primary example of that form of speech. Yet it is the scope of drama overwhelming the senses that makes quaint language fit perfectly into each and every scene. Such bold exposure to an old reality is evocative of literary giants like Tolstoy or Shakespeare while at the same time entertaining in the manner of a C. S. Forester or Patrick O'Brian sea saga. The universality of basic human condition lies at its center.
Narrator Talbot as played by an actor with the almost perfectly appropriate name of Benedict Cumberbatch (surely not even Dickens could beat that one!) alternates between stodgy jingoism and extreme vulnerability, an acting tour de force. Indeed, I cannot recall among this very fine cast any misstep of interpretation. That is a tribute not only to the actors themselves, but to the director as well.
The most impressive element, however, is how perfectly life aboard a man-of-war en route to Australia in the early 1800's is presented. That is especially true of how the motion of the ship becomes almost a character itself, something sea stories rarely take into account except as backdrop. Anyone who has ever experienced mal de mer in person will recognize it instantly, and appreciate all the more how difficult it must have been to recreate within the context of filming.
This is no fanciful Pirates of the Caribbean. Some effort must be expended in attaining an understanding of its nuances. 1
+704 I felt this film did have many good qualities. The cinematography was certainly different exposing the stage aspect of the set and story. The original characters as actors was certainly an achievement and I felt most played quite convincingly, of course they are playing themselves, but definitely unique. The cultural aspects may leave many disappointed as a familiarity with the Chinese and Oriental culture will answer a lot of questions regarding parent/child relationships and the stigma that goes with any drug use. I found the Jia Hongsheng story interesting. On a down note, the story is in Beijing and some of the fashion and music reek of early 90s even though this was made in 2001, so it's really cheesy sometimes (the Beatles crap, etc). Whatever, not a top ten or twenty but if it's on the television, check it out. 1
+705 It is interesting to see what people think of this movie, since it is, in fact, quite unique (though it bears some of the trademarks of Clive Barker's writing). Even though it might seem a bit cynical to say so, the movie is just intricate enough to deflect those that need standard Hollywood plot hooks, and layered, so that if you expect to be fed, you will see a normal monster flick with lots of monsters and a disjointed plot.
Those who need a linear, specific and untangled plot line will hate this movie, because the story lies, like in the novella, partially between the lines, or in this case, partially off screen, in comments and the imagination.
Another possible hang-up is the ending, of which I can say, without spoiling it, that it is not entirely good and not entirely bad. It is, in fact, not very defined at all, which I know sends some people into raging tantrums about that they didn't get to know what happened, but to me, and to many others, I'm sure, just adds another dimension to the story - the dimension of speculation, and, in addition, the point that great disruption has a tendency to cause ripples that extend quite far.
There is definitely moral here, but of a rather different kind than the standard Hollywood in-your-face-at-the-end-of-the-movie sort of display. Summing that moral up is simple, even though it is not quite that simply displayed; prejudice and the human tendency to hate the different.
I love this movie, even though, as many of the reviewers have noted, the expressions of the actors (with the exception of David Cronenberg, who does a wonderful appearance) are rather tacky. I'm not sure they are entirely to blame for their rickety appearance and lack of depth, though, seeing that these are common problems in converting literature to screenplay.
All in all, this is a great movie, provided that you do not expect it to be a standard horror movie. 1
+706 "Tonino Valerii's ""Il Prezzo Del Potere"" aka. ""The Price Of Power"" is an excellent and enthralling Spaghetti Western that mirrors the Kennedy assassination. A great leading performance by Giuliano Gemma and an excellent score by Luis Bacalof are just two of the many reasons to watch this movie.
In 1881 Texas is divided into those who appreciate the abolition of slavery and just want to live in peace, and those who, after 16 years, still want to reinstall the confederacy. In spite of warnings, President James Garfield, who wants to establish a new policy of equality, decides to visit Dallas, where corrupt law enforcement officials are planning his assassination. Bill Willer (Giuliano Gemma) and two of his friends, a black man named Jack Donovan (Ray Shaunders), and a crippled guy named Nick (Manuel Zarzo) are determined to prevent the President's murder.
Since James Garfield was not assassinated by racists, who wanted to reinstall the confederacy in Texas, but in Washington DC by mentally unstable Charles Guiteau, the storyline of ""Price Of Power"" is, of course, historical nonsense. Since the movie, however, doesn't claim historical accuracy, but tries to allude to the 1963 Kennedy assassination in Dallas, the fact that the story is fictitious is legitimate.
Giuliano Gemma delivers an excellent performance as the main character Bill Willer, Benito Stefanelli is great as the villainous and corrupt Sheriff Jefferson. Some other good performances are those of Ray Shaunders as Bill's black friend Jack, Warren Vanders as Arthur McDonald, the president's adviser, and Fernando Rey as Pinkerton, a villainous rich businessman. The Score by Luis Enríquez Bacalov is great, the cinematography and locations are great and (such as in Valerii's earlier ""Day Of Anger"") remind a lot of Sergio Leone, for whom Valerii used to work as an assistant director for ""A Fistful Of Dollars"" And ""For A Few Dollars More"".
All said, ""Il Prezzo Del Potere"" is, after ""Day Of Anger"", another excellent Spaghetti Western that shows both the great talent of Giuliano Gemma as an actor and Tonino Valerii as a director. ""The Price Of Power"" is a must-see for Spaghetti Western fans, and I also highly recommend it to everybody else. 8/10" 1
+707 "I've taken another look at this film and still consider it pretty good. Chloe is one of the few hardcore stars who really can act. She appears occasionally in soft core such as ""Body of Love"" and ""Lady Chatterly's Stories"" on Showtime. I thought Nicole Hilbig did OK too with her nice body and charming accent. Too bad she's not in more films." 1
+708 Featuring some amazing and wonderful characters, a new mythology, superbly designed and executed sets, Nightbreed is a great film.
Sadly the lack of a well known lead actor lead to the film finding obscurity.
Perhaps also the homosexuality of the director lead to the film being unwittingly censored by the white audience the film decries.
None the less the film is a treasure of the monster movie/superhero genre.
A sequel featuring Highlander style flashbacks to different epochs in history would be interesting.
Another idea would be the foundation of the new Midian. Perhaps in Texas somewhere or the swamps of Lousiana with crocodile men and a traveling freak circus. 1
+709 "This is a wonderful film as a film - it gets an 8 out of 10. As a filmed piece of accurate history...one wishes to be more loving, but it is a 5 out of 10. And I think I am actually being very charitable.
What was he like - that man of horse and saber who was the youngest ""boy"" general in the Union Army of the American Civil War, and ended dying with all his command in the greatest military victory of the North American Indian tribes? Opinionated, militant, bumptious, bloody-handed, ambitious, clever, too-clever, Indian-foe, Indian-friend(?), and national hero. His death in 1876 was treated as a national tragedy and pushed him into a position of fame equal to Washington, Lincoln, Jackson, and Grant/Lee, and Sherman/Jackson. It is only with a growing awareness of the mistakes made in his career - the overly ambitious hot-spur, that his reputation declined. Yet to this day, George Armstrong Custer remains the best recalled figure in our history's military annals to lose his last battle (I can't really think of a similar one - maybe General Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright, forced to stay with his men on the Bataan Death March - but Wainwright survived the March and the Second World War).
Custer has appeared in more films than far better generals, due to the Western adventures and Little Big Horn. Pity that the details of the real career were never handled so lovingly as Raoul Walsh and Errol Flynn handled them in this film. But even in 1941 the legend was still potent. Olivia De Haviland portrayed Libby Custer, who was recently pointed out in another film review on this thread survived George until 1933, so her effective handling of the story was still in place eight years later. Custer was seen as our wayward but brave knight errant, and with the shadow of World War II looming closer we had to keep the myth and bury the truth. John Ford would have fully understood this and approved it.
So we get the view that he was a hot-spur, but he was patriotic. Although almost pushed out of West Point by demerits (which was true), Custer was in the class of 1861, and it would have been really stupid to be picky about such a fighter that year. You see, most of the so-called military talent from West Point (from Robert E. Lee down) was southern, and joined the Confederacy. The Union needed every northern ""Point"" man they could find.
Custer's Civil War career should be given closer study - he was attached to the staff of General - In - Chief George B. McClellan, and distinguished himself in the Peninsula Campaign and other eastern front warfare. But he was a cavalryman - and he would rise under the watchful eyes of Grant and Sherman's buddy Phil Sheridan in the latter parts of the war. In particular he served with dash and distinction at the battle of Cedar Creek, which ended the threat of the Confederacy in the Shenandoah Valley. It also hit Custer hard on a personal level (his close West Point friend, Stephen Ramseur, joined the Confederacy and rose to a position like Custer - mortally wounded, Custer sat with Ramseur all through the latter's last night alive).
Following the war things fell apart. He wanted to make his brevet - Major Generalship permanent (it wasn't, as it was a battlefield promotion). They only had a Lt. Colonelship to give him in the shrunken army along the frontier. He tried to play politics, making the error of supporting President Andrew Johnson on a political trip in 1866, and finding most Northerners hated Johnson as an inept idiot. He supposedly admired the Indians (he certainly was eloquent in writing of them and the West), but he caused a genuine military massacre in 1868 of Indian women and children that ended with a court martial. Later, during the 1870s he would support Indian claims against a ring of politicians (that went up to the Secretary of War, William Belknap) who bought and sold Indian trading posts for profit. It ruined Belknap, and left a black eye on the Grant Administration. It put him into the doghouse with Grant and Sherman (who was Belknap's former commander), and Sheridan barely saved his career. Then he was sent on the final Big Horn Campaign. And immortality arrived.
That career is worth a real film, but would it be too critical? Should we hold a man of the 1850s - 1876 to the standards of 2007? Would we like that done to us in a hundred years? Certainly it could happen, but I'm not sure we'd like it.
Custer (1941 style) fit Flynn like a glove, with his giving the closest to a ""dance"" performance in any of his major films. His final movie with Olivia De Haviland is underlined with a melancholy due to the fate of the hero's character. In support actors like Sidney Greenstreet, Stanley Ridges, Arthur Kennedy and Anthony Quinn did very nicely as friends, foes, or even treacherous sneaks (Kennedy). As an entertaining piece of myth making it remains high - but as a study of a complex military hero it is not what it should be." 1
+710 I saw this movie awhile back and can't seem to track it down. Does anyone know where I can get a hold of it? I feel it is worth seeing again.
I'm sorry to say I had never heard of Chloe Nicholle until this film. Yes she can act. When I first began to track this movie down I mistook it for another one of her movies, Sex Spa. The plot seems similar to me but the roles are reversed.
This is the first film I've seen Dru Berrymore. I looked up some of her other films and I feel she looks better as a blonde.
I agree this is a good introductory movie. Not too soft. Not too hard. You got to start somewhere. 1
+711 "This P.of S. was highly recommended to me by two friends that have great
(similar to mine) taste in films and have seen more than anyone I know.
I have no idea what they saw in this movie. Sadistic,cruel and repulsive is fine in an entertaining movie,but this is a windbag effort trying to pass itself off as highbrow lowbrow movie making.Or is it lowbrow highbrow?
The ancient generation gap cliché ""no redeeming social value"" comes to mind. Bill Pullman is trying,maybe a little to hard,and except for the kid the rest of the acting seems self-conscious and kinda lame.
Save yourself from this and watch a double feature of ""In Cold Blood"" and ""The Hitcher"".
As somebody said, this would never have been made if Jennifer Lynch was not the overrated David Lynch's daughter." 0
+712 "I really like this movie. I like it not just because it's a great early 80s movie with a GREAT soundtrack but I found that it has some thought-provoking moments. They are just moments; not the entire film. It's definitely not like ""Less than Zero"".
The scenes deal with typical peer pressure and also with more difficult problems, like the betrayal of trust. These problems are not easily resolved or forgotten by the characters. Certain scenes will stand out and invite reflection on one's own teenage experiences and how those experiences may have affected one's character and outlook as an adult.
You can watch this movie and think about the problems young adults must face, and about your own experiences. Or you can just pay attention to the boys' quest to de-virginize themselves! :) Either way it's a good movie." 1
+713 I must say I'm an avid horror movie fan, and currently I can't get enough of foreign horror. Since US horror really depends too much on gore.
This movie is fantastic. This movie reminded me a lot of M. Night's SIXTH SENSE. The way the film was directed was great. The director took his time to set everything up. It took about a good 40 mins just to set the movie up into a horror movie. I thought the movie was just a drama. This movie just builds up and the pay off isn't too much.
I've never done this before, but this is the main reason I liked the movie.... I actually screamed out loud because one scene just startled the hell out of me... which is kinda pathetic.... but for a film to do that, it's great. 1
+714 When I saw this on TV I was nervous...whats if they messed it up? Millions of families like mine that live with a brain damaged man, in my case my Dad, would be let down. I watched it with my Mum and we both ended up crying, it was so accurate and captured how the family feels as well as the person having suffered the brain injury. The actors were all wonderful and I had no complaints, my Mums told me she hasn't been able to stop thinking about it. I hope this program made many people aware of what it's like living with brain damage and what it's like for the families. More programs like this should be made, I was surprised at how good it was and it's really shook me up emotionally. 1
+715 A big disappointment for what was touted as an incredible film. Incredibly bad. Very pretentious. It would be nice if just once someone would create a high profile role for a young woman that was not a prostitute.
We don't really learn anything about this character, except that he seems to be a hopeless alcoholic. We don't know why. Nicholas Cage turns in an excellent performance as usual, but I feel that this role and this script let him down. And how, after not being able to perform for the whole film, can he have an erection on his deathbed? Really terrible and I felt like I needed a bath. 0
+716 I rented this movie expecting it to suck, and it didn't let me down. I rented it with some friends as a joke. But, what we got was worse than anyone could ever imagine.
It starts off sucking before you even take it out of the box. It looks like a Blade rip-off and the guy on the cover is nowhere to be found in the movie. Its called vampire Assassin, but isn't an assassin someone who kills for hire? Well this guy kills the of his own volition, so that doesn't make him an assassin.
Then, when you actually put the disk in it gets worst. First off the menu animation is lame. But, when you actually start the movie every thing from the set design to the lighting (or lack thereof) is terrible. You know a movie is bad when the credits even suck. The acting is Laughable. The action is childish. The writing is elementary. And the directing is the worst> 0
+717 "I really should give this stinker more credit that 1 star, because the film has so many eye-rolling lines that it's almost worth the price of the rental.
The acting, if you want to call it that, is so stilted and contrived that it makes Ed Wood's actors appear life like. ""Sammy,"" the lone black character, must be Mimi's husband in real life because he appears in her other films, but he has zero acting ability. His lines are priceless due to his absurd delivery, though I suspect the intention was to create a sympathetic character. His old man make up in her other turkey (""Pushed To The Limit"") is no-budget, junior high school quality, with cotton ball eyebrows and white spray painted hair.
I cannot fathom anyone actually buying this video, unless people like to throw their own Mystery Science Theater parties and need a copy of something like this on hand. It really is Beyond Fear-- it's actually Beyond Funny." 0
+718 I saw this film in a sneak preview, and it is delightful. The cinematography is unusually creative, the acting is good, and the story is fabulous. If this movie does not do well, it won't be because it doesn't deserve to. Before this film, I didn't realize how charming Shia Lebouf could be. He does a marvelous, self-contained, job as the lead. There's something incredibly sweet about him, and it makes the movie even better. The other actors do a good job as well, and the film contains moments of really high suspense, more than one might expect from a movie about golf. Sports movies are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out.
This is one I'd recommend to anyone. 1
+719 This film is on my list of worst movies ever made. The story is disconnected and it is difficult to understand what is going on or the reason for the characters' actions. All films need to have an inner logic, and this film just doesn't have it - the story doesn't make any sense.
To see Faye Dunaway, Christopher Plummer and Diana Quick wasting their talents in this movie is a crime. Faye Dunaway is the lucky one, because she plays the victim and gets killed early in the film. On the other hand, Donald Sutherland must be an amazing actor because he manages to look good in spite of bad directing and bad writing; his performance is believable and he manages to stay in character in spite of everything.
If Dame Agatha Christie were alive she would die laughing! The movie is that bad! 0
+720 "Wow, I've sure seen quite a bit of Kelli McCarty this summer. I didn't know this woman made so many softcore flicks in the past three years. It's like seeing a future softcore star blossom in front of me, much like Michelle Hall did a couple of years ago.
""Passion's Peak"" is the third quality softcore flick I've seen Kelli McCarty in, with ""Girl for Girl"" and ""House of Love"" being the others. ""Desire and Deception"" was okay, but it wasn't spectacular. There's spoilers in this review, so read only if you want to.
The story begins with Christina (Kelli McCarty) heading out of the big city and to the mountains. She has inherited a house from her dear departed grandmother and plans to turn it into a mountain lodge. Before she can even set her things down, some woman named Kim (uncredited in this film, but quite the aggressive one) begins booking guests to stay there. Now she has to get the house into shape quickly--in comes Chip (Bobby Johnston), a childhood friend, to the rescue. Chip helps her get the house in workable condition. She hires two local slackers to work in her lodge--Chip's sister Bait (Samantha McConnell) and her sex buddy Hank.
Now the guests start coming. The first to arrive are Eric and Linda (Flower), two stereotypical money-first lawyers. Linda and Eric get into a huge argument during a dinner party halfway through the film which leads to their breakup; sad stuff there. Next, there's romance novelist Sophia, played by B-movie goddess Monique Parent. She's using that silly alias Scarlet Johansing again, and she's got a very professional look this time--with blonde hair, of course. It wouldn't be Monique if she didn't have at least one scene where she plays with herself--and she obliges, during one of Eric and Linda's sex scenes.
James and Shene (Devinn Lane--yes, the porn star Devinn Lane) show up for a little weekend getaway as well. Unbeknownst to Shene, James and Christina have quite a history. James and Christina used to date, but Christina broke it off to head to this mountain lodge. James comes up to the lodge to get Christina back, but his plan backfires. Christina spills the beans to Shene, which causes Shene to walk out on him and down to the local bar to strip for the locals. Shene ends up in the sleeping bag of the now-single Eric, and they leave together. Bait realizes she wants something more than just sex with Hank, and Christine finds true love with Chip, with Sophia soaking it all in and writing it into her next romance novel.
In fact....if you ask me, this whole movie played out like a romance novel. I don't know if the screenwriter was going for that effect, but I sure got that impression. Sophia had some of the best lines in this film, playing up the idea that this is a live-action romance novel. She seems to enjoy all the fighting and backstabbing going on.
Now to the sex. There was a fair amount of it, and it was the usual bump-and grind stuff. Monique did her fair share of moaning in her two sex scenes. This film was tapeworthy, and the story will actually keep the audience somewhat interested in between the sex scenes.
Women: A- (Monique was simply Monique. Out of all the softcore actresses I've seen over the years, she's the best at acting, in my opinion. She can really act and be sexy, which is why she's holding on to the #1 position in my Skinemax Top 10. Kelli McCarty is better at doing softcore films than she is on the soap opera ""Passions""; I don't know why she's not doing more of these. Flower was merely background scenery for the most part in a limited role. Samantha McConnell continues to impress me, and Devinn Lane is yet another hardcore actress crossing over into the softcore realm and doing a halfway decent job at it.)
Sex: B (It was good, but not awe-inspiring spectacular. Plenty of moaning. Don't watch the R-rated version, trust me....most of the good stuff is taken out. My grade is for the uncut version.)
Story: B (A solid storyline which throws in a contrived ""Ooh, the building inspector's gonna shut us down"" subplot toward the end which messes up things. The underlying story between Christina and James was nice, and Sophia's dialogue, full of the metaphors and imagery usually found in romance novels, was a nice touch.)
Overall: B+ (I found this movie to be quite entertaining. It's not a surefire Softcore Hall-Of-Famer like ""Girl for Girl"" is, but it's a respectable addition to the Skinemax collection.)" 1
+721 "The movie started very well..so far Isabelle's exorcism could be believed....but later, gosh!!! I didn't know if it was a horror movie, a drama one or a Must Not See one! The possessed creature attacking the sheriff had no connection at all with the movie....the make up!! well it looked pretty real at beginning, but at the end, last part of movie, the make up (especially teeth and eyes) was very exaggerated. If you want a good ""EXorcism"" movie watch ""The Exorcism of Emily Rose"".
Together with ""Hard Candy"" (Totally boring, pathetic plot and ending), these two movies are the worst I've seen from Lionsgate!! But well the movie company has given horror movie fans excellent films, but with this one, you will wish you never rent it!! Exorcism movie fans, just stay with two ""The Exorcist"" and ""Emily Rose's Exorcism""" 0
+722 "I have to agree with the previous reviewer. Although the Kristin Erikson did a great job of playing the possessed girl, I seriously don't think that Isabelle, the character she was playing, was possessed. I have seen people have psychotic breaks due to sexual abuse, and they never made it clear whether or not the father had actually abused her or not. I also had to watch some parts of it over again, to make it clear as to what the letter said, what the characters' names were, and I'm still not clear on a few things that happened, whether they were real or not. I'm trying to find the ""original"" story that it was based on, to compare facts, but I can't seem to find anything about it online.
It wasn't a bad movie, but some of the dialogue was incredibly cheesy. Special effects wise, the movie wasn't bad for a Grade B, pretty much, and those possession scenes made it all worth while... that is, if you have nothing better to do. LOL" 0
+723 Watching this little movie is a sheer delight from start to finish. The story is always entertaining, the tension never loosing up. The whole cast is wonderful. The teaming of Walken and Bracco works to perfection, it is almost like an echo of a classic screwball romance. Bracco is very sexy and really funny as the scam artist who fights for her independence. For some reason they gave Walken a very strange make up and the weirdest haircut I can imagine it's sort of a parody of the one Burt Lancaster had in Elmer Gantry. For me it added to the pleasure. It's the first movie I saw Miguel Ferrer in, probably one of the most under-appreciated movie actors of his generation. He's very good in a small role as Bracco's pimp. Even the Jamaican thugs are a sight to behold. I can highly recommend this movie. 1
+724 This is a special film if you know the context. Antonioni, in his eighties, had been crippled by a stroke. Mute and half paralyzed, his friends -- who incidentally are the best the film world has -- arranged for him to 'direct' a last significant film. The idea is that he can conjure a story into being by just looking at it. So we have a film: about a director who conjures stories by simple observation. And the matter of the (four) stories is about how the visual imagination defines love.
The film emerges by giving us the tools to bring it into being through our own imagination. The result is pure movie-world: every person (except the director) is lovely in aspect or movement. Some of these women are ultralovely, and they exist in a dreamy misty world of sensual encounter. There is no nuance, no hint that anything exists but what we see; no desire is at work other than what we create.
I know of no other film that so successfully manipulates our own visual yearning to have us create the world we see. He understands something about not touching. No one understands Van Morrison visually like he does. Morrison's Celtic space music is predicated on precisely the same notion: the sensual touch that implies but doesn't physically touch.
Antonioni's redhead wife appears, appropriately as the shopkeeper and she also directs a lackluster 'making of' film that is on the DVD.
Ted's Evaluation -- 3 of 4: Worth watching. 1
+725 "amazing movie. Some of the script writing could have been better (some cliched language). Joyce's ""The Dead"" is alluded to throughout the movie. Beautiful scenery and great acting. Very poetic. Highly recommend." 1
+726 There is something about this show that keeps me watching and hoping for the future of it. In the writing, the jokes are few and far between, and the story lines are a bore, so I figure it must be the physical comedy and the visuals.
I do enjoy the camera movement, set dressing, and wardrobe. It's amusingly highly contrasted against the dullness that reigns. And I'm pretty sure every time I have laughed it was because of John or Molly's physical comedy. The two of them make a sickeningly cute couple that make me laugh and want to puke at the same time.
So here I go ready to sit down to Kath & Kim one more time tonight to see what path this production will go down (or up as the case may be, looking forward positively). 0
+727 I thought Godzilla 2000 was the worst movie ever until I saw this monstrosity. My friends and I went to our local blockbuster and spent about an hour and a half looking for a movie. We could not find one since we have seen almost every movie created. We decided to look in the low budget horror section. We looked for the most attractive cover featuring scantily clad women. We finally decided on Last Slumber Party, THE. Whoops, we made a mistake. It seems as though this movie was filmed with the cheapest camera that could be found in K-Mart. The actors were picked up at a Salvation Army, and as for Steven Tyler. We will just leave that to the imagination. The plot of this movie was ridiculous. SPOILER ALERT While watching the movie there is absolutely no closure at all. Then come to find out all the events were just a dream. This movie should also have been about 30 minutes. If all the camera zooms on still shots, and scans of walls were taken out, it would have been much shorter. All I can say is I'm glad there wasnt a sequel. 0
+728 """Children of wax"" also shown as ""Killing grounds"" is an interesting mixture of genres. Some might think the purity of the genre can be only for good but to me the eclectic symbioses is very entertaining. It is also in it's story the mixture of thriller and the popular action as well as the combination of the historic masterpiece and the ethnic plea for tolerance. This film is built with the starry presence of my favorite actor the perfect Armand Assante but it is also marked by the acting of a shooting star Hal Ozan .We have recently seen him in the TV series on HBO called ""Sex"" . ""Children of wax"" is entertainment for the audience but the same time it has an everlasting moral for the ethnic tolerance. This is a wise way to seminate welfare. Discussion on the contemporary troubles of our days can be made with attractive means in this is very positive side of the film ""Children of wax""." 1
+729 "This film revolves around an Arabian leader (Amir) who dies and wants to live on. So a Dr. Lloyd Trenton is being paid to transplant Amirs brain into a ""willing"" participant. But in the Doctors basement his dwarf assistant Dorro (Angelo Rossitto) drains young girls blood for the doctors purposes. So meanwhile Doctor Llyod pays a man to kill the people who assisted Amir into the country (Which is Reed Hadley, Grant Williams, and various unknown bodyguards.). Grant is the only survivor when his car crashes off the road. While this has happened the doctors other assistant Gor is sent out to get a body for amir and hurts him so badly Dr.Llyod cant operate. Meanwhile, Grant finds Amirs ""girlfriend"" Regina Carrol and tells her his story. Grant sees the man who drove him off the road and Dorro kills him. Then since Gor failed to get a body D.r Llyod puts Amirs brain into Gors disfigured body. Then Grant and Regina go to the Doctors lab an
------------------------SPOILERS------------------------- find out his secret. Soon Amir (Gor) are prancing around killing people and in the muddle of what I think is plot Dr.Llyod has a brain-ray gun which hurts Amir on command. It turns out Dr.Lloyd wants a country in which all scientists can work without law. So then Regina dies. and at the end Amirs new body (I think) say that it shall be a new country blah blah.
I still don't get the ending but overall this was a very enjoyable piece of smelly cheese.This film features Grant Williams in his second to last film roll. I recommend it for any fan of Al Adamson or if you like Brains." 1
+730 A wonderful cast thrown into modern mystical romances for the intellectual grown ups. Yes, they too need a love story to stir those hidden urges without the Hollywood fluff. This all under the masterful direction of Antonioni and Wenders who both love to pin his characters in exotic locations and have them dwarfed by the surroundings with long wide shots. It is great to see that there is lust in the mid-life crises sector. 1
+731 "O boy, was this really bad.
I saw this on videotape.
In scenes that had soundtrack music, it was hard to hear the dialog. When people were on the telephone, it was hard to hear the person on the other end. It appeared that at least two different kinds of film or video stock were used, because the colors and focus sometimes shifted drastically between edits. And there were a lot of out of focus shots that didn't seem intentional.
One indicator of the budget (one of many) was when a news report comes on TV. There is just a ""news flash"" title card badly superimposed with a video effect onto a TV screen, and a voice-over by a newscaster. They couldn't shoot footage of a newscaster, and then actually show it on the TV?
The movie starts off with a killer wearing surgical scrubs and mask, wielding a scalpel. Supposedly he's a paranoid schizophrenic who escapes from the hospital to avoid having a lobotomy performed on him.
Students are let out of school for a break, and three young women decide to have a slumber party. Three guys decide to crash the party, and a geek named Science decides to crash it too. The slumber party is pretty boring, and the guys just keep showing up randomly wearing masks, taking the masks off, and then disappearing. The mother and father (the surgeon who was to do the lobotomy) of one of the girls keep showing up too. The killer knocks slices people's throats without anyone really noticing. The apparent lead of the movie more or less sleepwalks through the movie. Perhaps that was bad acting, or maybe it was intentional, since much of the movie is a nightmare, and some of it a nightmare within a nightmare.
The ending is really horrible too.
The best thing about the movie is the cheesy United Home Video VHS box art, which was revived for the DVD release (a double feature with Terror at Tenkiller). I honestly can't tell if it is a photo, or a painting, or a combination of both. The women pictured on the cover are not in the movie, and the clothing they're wearing is way more revealing than anything the women in the movie wore. The throat slicing on the cover is scarier than the ones in the movie - where people tend to affect a goofy pop-eyed look. For that matter, that's what the killer has most of the time: head cocked, and eyes bugging out, mugging for the camera. Frequently the scalpel was held up close to the camera in focus, while the killer's mask-covered face was in close-up but out of focus in the background." 0
+732 """Quitting"" may be as much about exiting a pre-ordained identity as about drug withdrawal. As a rural guy coming to Beijing, class and success must have struck this young artist face on as an appeal to separate from his roots and far surpass his peasant parents' acting success. Troubles arise, however, when the new man is too new, when it demands too big a departure from family, history, nature, and personal identity. The ensuing splits, and confusion between the imaginary and the real and the dissonance between the ordinary and the heroic are the stuff of a gut check on the one hand or a complete escape from self on the other. Hongshen slips into the latter and his long and lonely road back to self can be grim.
But what an exceptionally convincing particularity, honesty, and sensuousness director Zhang Yang, and his actors, bring to this journey. No clichés, no stereotypes, no rigid gender roles, no requisite sex, romance or violence scenes, no requisite street language and, to boot, no assumed money to float character acts and whims.
Hongshen Jia is in his mid-twenties. He's a talented actor, impressionable, vain, idealistic, and perhaps emotionally starved. The perfect recipe for his enablers. Soon he's the ""cool"" actor, idolized by youth. ""He was hot in the early nineties."" ""He always had to be the most fashionable."" He needs extremes, and goes in for heavy metal, adopts earrings and a scarf. His acting means the arts, friends--and roles, But not the kind that offer any personal challenge or input. And his self-criticism, dulled by the immediacy of success, opens the doors to an irrational self-doubt, self-hatred-- ""I didn't know how to act"" ""I felt like a phony""--and to readily available drugs to counter them. He says ""I had to get high to do what director wanted."" So, his shallow identity as an actor becomes, via drugs, an escape from identity.
Hongshen's disengagement from drugs and his false life is very gradual, intermittent--and doggedly his own. Solitude, space, meditative thinking, speech refusal, replace therapy. The abstract is out. And a great deal of his change occurs outdoors---not in idealized locations but mainly on green patches under the freeways, bridges, and high-rises of Beijing. The physicality is almost romantic, but is not. The bike rides to Ritan Park, the long spontaneous walks, the drenching sun and rain, grassy picnics, the sky patterns and kites that absorb his musing are very specific. He drifts in order to arrive, all the while picking up cues to a more real and realistic identity. ""I started to open up"" he says of this period in retrospect. And the contact seems to start with his lanky body which projects a kind of dancer's positioning (clumsy, graceful, humorous, telling) in a current circumstance. If mind or spirit is lacking, his legs can compel him to walk all night.
Central to his comeback is the rejection of set roles. To punctuate his end to acting and his determination to a new identity, he smashes his videos and TV, and bangs his head till bloody against his ""John Lennon Forever"" poster. He has let down his iconic anti-establishment artist---but he's the only viable guide he knows. He even imagines himself as John's son (Yoko Ono), and adopts his ""Mother Mary"" as an intercessor in his ""hour of darkness"" and ""time of trouble."" (the wrenching, shaking pain in the park--hallucinatory and skitzoid ordeals) ""Music is so much more real than acting"" he says. And speaks of Lennon's influence as ""showing me a new way."" In the mental institute, the life-saving apples (resistance, nourishment) reflect Lennon's presence, as does Hongshen's need to re-hang his hero's poster in his redecorated room.
If Lennon's influence is spiriting, Hongshen's father's influence is grounding. Although father and son are both actors and users (drugs and drink), it is Fegsen's differences from his son that underwrites his change. For the father is more secure in himself: he accepts that he's Chinese, a peasant in a line of peasants, a rural theater director. And he exercises control over both his habit and his emotions. It's this recognizable identity that drives Hongshen to treat him like a sounding board, sometimes with anger and rage, sometimes with humor (the blue jeans, Beatles) and passivity. In his most crazed, and violent exchange with his father in which he accuses him of being a liar, and a fake, he exposes more of himself than his father: ""all the acts I acted before were bullshit... life is bullshit."" And to Hongshen's emphatic ""you are NOT my father,"" he softly replies, ""why can't a peasant be your father?""
Under these two teachers and with much additional help from his mother, sister, friends, inmates at the rehab inst., he makes some tangible connection to a real (not whole) self. As the long term drug effects recede, so does his old identity. Indebtedness replaces pride, trust distrust. Integrity banishes his black cloud. All his edges soften. ""You are just a human being"" he repeats endlessly after being released from the strap-down incurred for refusing medicine. Back home, lard peasant soap is fine with him now. And his once ""rare and true friendships"" begin again as is so evident in the back to poignant back-to-back fence scene with his musician buddy. Hongshen says of this movie: ""it's a good chance to think about my life."" And I might add, become a New Actor, one bound to art and life. Like Lennon, he has gained success without a loss of identity." 1
+733 If you need that instant buzz that only late 60s/early 70s Euro sex movies can give off, then look no further for you have just stumbled across the mother lode ! Subsequent TV director Schivazappa's exercise in psychedelic porn (of the soft core variety) may not generally be considered as a classic of its kind but it knocks many better known titles from the likes of Tinto Brass, Jess Franco and Joe D'Amato for a loop. Radley Metzger sure was hip to this way before anyone else when he picked up this marvelously twisted little number for US distribution through his company Audubon. Gorgeous cinematography (favouring symmetrical compositions) may elicit cries of 'pretentiousness' from those who swear by shoddy skin flicks shot in someone's backyard. Hey, as far as I'm concerned, it's their loss for this is one thrill ride of a movie with twists so, well, twisted that you may not even believe them after you have actually witnessed them on screen ! Dagmar Lassander (immortalized as the gone to seed landlady from Lucio Fulci's HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY) has never looked more exquisite than she does here, subtly portraying the innocent (?) researcher held hostage by mad medic Philippe Leroy (with all the art-house favorites to his name, you wonder whether he has the good humor to mention this one on his c.v.) as their initially violent 'relationship' turns to S&M-tinged love story. Nothing is what it seems however in this sick and imaginative gem of a movie with several truly erotic moments achieved with surprisingly minimal nudity. I for one was completely baffled and enchanted by the way Schivazappa chose to suggest oral sex during one scene (I'll let you find that one out for yourselves...) and Lassander's gauze-clad boogie to an impossibly groovy 60s tune should have become iconic in a way similar to the image of Sylvia Kristel reclining in that wicker chair in her EMMANUELLE days. You may not know this film just yet, but trust me, once seen you'll never forget it !!! 1
+734 "This is one of the best and most under rated teen movies ever made.
I saw this growing up and it was, and is one of my favorites, maybe not as popular as ""Fast times"" but just as great.
There is a serious side to this movie, as mentioned by other reviewers it starts as a comedy and morphs into a drama about halfway through. That's the beauty of it though and what sets it apart. You get it all. Humor(not unlike that of ""Fast times"" ), Drama, and a GREAT GREAT soundtrack.
I personally think every kid about to enter high school should see this, it would give an idea about the journey their about to embark on. Cmon-what kid watching this, wouldn't be able to relate to SOMEONE in the movie? The fact that it becomes so serious halfway though is also cool and just superbly well done.You don't even see it coming. Definitely a lot of surprises.
SPOILERS:DON'T READ ANYMORE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW.
Great, knee slappping humor.(who could forget the scene between Gary and Camilla?). I can still hear it:""Oh my big strong burrito!!"" Priceless!!
Some of the scenes between Gary and Karin are hard to watch(particularly the final scene of coarse). There are SO SO MANY women like Karen out there who would have made the exact same choice she did. Think about it-how many women reject men with hearts of gold(like Gary) for jerks? I know I've done it-and so have many females I know. This movie will inspire discussion and, despite the countless times I've seen it, still leaves me filled with admiration for the film makers and performers. Everyone will find someone to relate to in this movie or what's more likely more then one person.
Lastly, the music used is just great(a lot of Cars, u2,lots of obscure(now) songs from the 80's.-an 80's purist's dream.)
But make no mistake, it is not the music that makes this movie unique, it is the story itself, plain and simple. One of the best of it's kind and a teen movie classic." 1
+735 But certainly a serious contender for one of the worst 10 of all time.
I got this DVD cheap, with Sandra Bullock as headliner on the case. This is false advertising - she's on-screen for almost 10 minutes of the movie.
On the other hand, there was no other selling point for this movie - the dialog was horrible, the editing was apparently done by someone who was strung out on Quaaludes, the directing was ... well, let's just say that my 14-yo daughter could do better, but I hope she never sees such faint praise from me. It's possible that the family cat could have done better.
Sandra does a creditable job for a first film, in the short time she's on-screen - and that's the only redeeming quality of this film. Stupid story, poorly written, and transferred to film as only a 7th-grade Media class should be able to do.
In short, this is dreck. 0
+736 Brass pictures (movies is not a fitting word for them) really are somewhat brassy. Their alluring visual qualities are reminiscent of expensive high class TV commercials. But unfortunately Brass pictures are feature films with the pretense of wanting to entertain viewers for over two hours! In this they fail miserably, their undeniable, but rather soft and flabby than steamy, erotic qualities non withstanding.
Senso '45 is a remake of a film by Luchino Visconti with the same title and Alida Valli and Farley Granger in the lead. The original tells a story of senseless love and lust in and around Venice during the Italian wars of independence. Brass moved the action from the 19th into the 20th century, 1945 to be exact, so there are Mussolini murals, men in black shirts, German uniforms or the tattered garb of the partisans. But it is just window dressing, the historic context is completely negligible.
Anna Galiena plays the attractive aristocratic woman who falls for the amoral SS guy who always puts on too much lipstick. She is an attractive, versatile, well trained Italian actress and clearly above the material. Her wide range of facial expressions (signalling boredom, loathing, delight, fear, hate ... and ecstasy) are the best reason to watch this picture and worth two stars. She endures this basically trashy stuff with an astonishing amount of dignity. I wish some really good parts come along for her. She really deserves it. 0
+737 "While I can't say whether or not Larry Hama ever saw any of the old cartoons, I would think that writing said cartoons, file cards, and some of the comics would count for something.
For fans of the old cartoon, this is pretty much a continuation of the same, except with a few new characters - and a more insane Cobra Commander.
We still have all the old favorites too, but on a personal note, one thing that always irritated me was this ""Duke in charge"" stuff, when there are tons of other *officers* around instead.
The battle sequences are similar to the old series as well; the main trick here seems to be the CGI. It's overall pretty good, if not a little over-the-top." 1
+738 Everyone knows that late night movies aren't Oscar contenders. Fine. I mean I'll admit that I was a bit tipsy and bored and figured I'd get to some skin-a-max. It's pretty bad when the info on the TV guide channel makes fun of the movie in the description. It even gave it half a star. To be fair, I did sit throw the whole thing cause man it was soooooooooo bad. I couldn't stop laughing. I mean the words coming out of these people mouth and how they were trying to be serious. Most of the time I think the people on the screen were trying their hardest to not to laugh. In fact I think in one scene they did laugh. Anyways the movie didn't make sense. It was like that one Sopranos episode with the fat gay guy. Only the Sopranos is great show. But it was terrible, I mean, no nudity, just sex scenes out of the 90's. You know the kind that use shadows and silhouettes instead of flesh. I gave it a two cause this flick makes for a good drinking game movie. I mean with all the cheese, it helps to get the wine out. If its late at night, and all that is on TV is this and that Tony Little guy and his exercise bike, then I suggest Tony Little. 0
+739 "Fox is pretty lame. They cancel the wrong shows. It's bizarre that they would cancel a well-written program like ""Arrested Development"" and yet they keep this show and ""War at Home"". I feel that Fox loved that they broke barriers with the then-edgy ""Married with Children"", but now it's just getting ridiculous. ""The Loop"" is a pointless and boring watch, and their edgy jokes just fall flat. In order for edgy comedy to work you have to keep the jokes coming. ""Family Guy"" and ""The Simpons"" work because there is a constant flow of jokes. Fox needs to pull their heads out of their rectal cavities and quit letting their relatives write this mediocre tripe. I mean, if you're going to invest money into making something entertaining, make it entertaining. Also, stop using ""no-named"" actors. It's great to have up-and-comers, but you need to anchor a show with a noted celebrity. Duh, Fox." 0
+740 This movie is good for entertainment purposes, but it is not historically reliable. If you are looking for a movie and thinking to yourself `Oh I want to learn more about Custer's life and his last stand', do not rent `They Died with Their Boots On'. But, if you would like to watch a movie for the enjoyment of an older western film, with a little bit of romance and just for a good story, this is a fun movie to watch.
The story starts out with Custer's (Errol Flynn) first day at West Point. Everyone loves his charming personality which allows him to get away with most everything. The movie follows his career from West Point and his many battles, including his battle in the Civil War. The movie ends with his last stand at Little Big Horn. In between the battle scenes, he finds love and marriage with Libby (Olivia De Havilland).
Errol Flynn portrays the arrogant, but suave George Armstrong Custer well. Olivia De Havilland plays the cute, sweet Libby very well, especially in the flirting scene that Custer and Libby first meet. Their chemistry on screen made you believe in their romance. The acting in general was impressive, especially the comedic role ( although stereotypical) of Callie played by Hattie McDaniel. Her character will definitely make you laugh.
The heroic war music brought out the excitement of the battle scenes. The beautiful costumes set the tone of the era. The script, at times, was corny, although the movie was still enjoyable to watch. The director's portrayal of Custer was as a hero and history shows this is debatable. Some will watch this movie and see Custer as a hero. Others will watch this movie and learn hate him.
I give it a thumbs up for this 1942 western film. 1
+741 A thinly veiled attempt to push Hulkamania to the film going non-wrestling fan. What could be worse than Hogan in the movies? Bad actors in the wrestling ring, and this film produced both, as Tiny Lester made his way to the WWE that summer in the mother of all promotional blunders. See the dictionary under Oops. As a card carrying member of the stupid kids of the world paid to see this in theaters and when I came out I immediately checked into H.A. - Hulkamaniacs Annoynimous. I am proud to say I have been off the Hulk for 17 years now and have never had a craving since. Since this was made to bring in more fans to the juggernaut that was the WWE in Hogans hey day one has to wonder if there weren't more fans like me who turned to other past times that did not poison ones mind like this offense to celluloid did, such as huffing gas or Russian Roulette. 0
+742 I was enchanted by Niami's debut. I hope that we'll soon see more of his work. I was lucky enough to catch the film during its brief NYC run and it struck me as a worthy successor to such downtown 80s flicks as Desperately Seeking Susan and After Hours, but with a gentle European whimsey that made it fresh and fun. A strong ensemble cast playing mostly against type was a pleasure. And I thought the complexly inter-threaded plots were just right. Sandra Bernhard puts in her best performance since King of Comedy, while Peter Stormare is hilarious, and Ling Bai touching. See it. 1
+743 "this really is an ""okay"" series.. everyone in it is pretty good. but i just can't take Reba. she's trying to be funny but she just isn't and then she got a stupid accent!! if they took her out of the show i would love to see it every day..
i have been watching the show in 10 min now and as i said before, Reba IS destroying the show. however the 20 year old guy (dont know his name) but he's soooo funny, and he's really saving it all..
so here's the recipe to get a great show. kick Reba of it and then put the 20 year old guy into the lead role.
i really hope someone out there agrees with me and thinks (like me) that they should kick Reba of the show and put someone else in the lead role" 0
+744 "Cuba Gooding,Jr. will win the Oscar for BEST ACTOR in 2003.And Ed Harris will win for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR. What a beautiful and poignant film it is but be sure to bring along a box of tissues because if this film doesn't get to you, then you have ice water in your veins.
It was 1976. The setting was in South Carolina and the Civil Rights Act was about ten years old. We have a white high school football coach and teacher, Ed Harris. Then there is a black retarded frightened but pleasant fellow, Cuba Gooding, whose greatest possessions, including a radio, are piled into a shopping cart which is also used as his bicycle.
Ed Harris takes a keen interest in the fellow for a reason explained much later on in the film. He gives Cuba the nickname ""Radio"" and what follows is an absoutely riveting, engrossing, poignant exploration of the human soul.
The movie is nothing short of a masterpiece." 1
+745 So tell me - what serious boozer drinks Budweiser? How many suicidally-obsessed drinkers house a fully stocked and barely touched range of drinks in their lonely motel room that a millionaire playboy's bachelor-pad bar would be proud to boast? And what kind of an alcoholic tends to drink with the bottle held about 8 inches from his hungry mouth so that the contents generally spill all over his face? Not to mention wasting good whisky by dousing your girlfriend's tits with it, just so the cinema audience can get a good eyeful of Elisabeth Shue's assets.
Cage seems to be portraying the most attention-seeking look-at-me alcoholic ever to have graced the screen while Shue looks more like a Berkely preppy slumming it for a summer than some seasoned street-walker. She is humiliated and subjugated as often as possible in this revolting movie with beatings, skin lacerations, anal rape and graphic verbal abuse - all of it completely implausible and included apparently only to convey a sense of her horribly demeaned state and offer the male viewers an astonishingly clichéd sentimental sexual fantasy of the 'tart-with-a-heart'.
Still - I did watch it to the end, by which time I was actually laughing out loud as Shue's tough street hooker chopped carrots in the kitchen wanly, pathetically smiling while Cage - all eyes popping and shaking like like a man operating a road drill in an earthquake - grimaced and mugged his way through the final half-hour... 0
+746 "I saw this on a screener DVD a couple months before it was released.
I liked the main characters and the overall story but some scenes are pretty sloppy and confusing. The sets were fitting but a few just looked like left overs from Freaks & Geeks or reminded me of a cell phone commercial shot in a middle class home. Definitely not what the DVD cover claims, ""Destined to be the next stoner classic"", hardly.
Wardrobe and hairstyles are done well and yes, there are some really pretty girls in this, always nice to see a good looking cast.
Almost every scene contained guitar that just droned on and on. Sound design was a bit poor. I think less would have been best." 0
+747 Need I say more? The reason the GOOD Australian version of Kath and Kim was, as mentioned, good, was because of it's hilariously funny originality. The reason this new American-ised version is so terrible is because a lot of it is taken straight from the original. Not to mention the unfaithfulness to the characters. Kath is meant to be a dag. Kim is meant to be fat. Kel (or Phil as they have dubbed him) is meant to be pathetic. Brett (or Craig) is meant to be a loser, not a person who acts like he's on heroin and finishes every sentence with 'dude'. Thank God Szubanski didn't sell her rights to Sharon, she'd probably end up being a tall thin blonde who Kim likes.
Kath and Kim are MOTHER AND DAUGHTER. They are not meant to look 2 years apart. And they are not meant to giggle like school girls. This show is a disgrace to even share the same title as the Australian version. America: get your own television shows. 0
+748 I had a great time watching Femina Ridens a couple of mornings back, somewhat hungover. For most of the film its pretty much a two hander, showing the games and weird relationship of crazy doctor Philipe Leroy and stunning Dagmar Lassander. I'd seen her before in a couple of Fulci films dying gruesome deaths, but here she is young hip and beautiful. The film is pretty predictable and certainly mild on the exploitation front, but entertaining throughout owing too its marvellous colourful kitsch feel. The set design, music, lighting and cinematography are all classic late sixties Italian style, a surreal feast for the eyes and ears and though the general thread of the plot is not too difficult to foresee there are more than enough unusual events and memorably bizarre sights and sounds to keep things interesting throughout. Both leads are pretty good, and it bears repeating that Dagmar Lassander is really, really fine. The music, by Stelvo Cipriani is gnarly too, perfectly suited to the images. Director Pierro Schivazappa has come up with quite a cracker here, but its not perfect. Though very alluring, there's little substance here and the exploitation elements are about as mild as can be. I guess this gives it a sort of charm and innocence but I can't help thinking that the subject matter could have done with more sleaze, more threat, that sorta thing, especially since its pretty simple to figure whats going to happen. This is I suspect a bit pointless for stronger exploitation fans and certainly not for people wanting sex or much nudity. Its more of a light, fun pop art affair, lovable but insubstantial, like bubble bath. Recommended mainly for those fond of the 60's, Dagmar Lassander, or sweet set designs. 1
+749 Errol Flynn at his best as Robin Hood of the West, fighting military red tape, confederates , indians and carpetbagger business crooks singlehanded to his great and final heroic end. Not to forget the ever reliable O. de Havilland as Lady Mary of the west. Never try to link this story to the facts and the real persons, it doesn't work out. Just enjoy it, because nobody ever claimed to make documentaries when Raoul Walsh and Errol Flynn co-worked. 1
+750 I watched the first episode and I found it to be a very wooden performance.
I have watched the original from it's early days on Big Girls Blouse to the last series on Channel seven. Kath and Kim was a great Mocumentary and it's humor is something that most people get.
However in this American version I found it to be dull, Molly Shannon is to fashionable to be Kath Day, Kath's wardrobe is supposed to be stuck in the 80s with her frizzy perm. While Selma Blair's figure hugging clothes isn't as good as what the original Kimmy wore. I also found that Selma seemed to be puffing her belly out a lot, she is obviously a (Australian) size 12 where Kim should be (Australian) a size 16/18.
The exchanges from Molly and Selma is obviously so scripted and there is pauses where there shouldn't be pauses or the pauses are a bit long, as someone suggested there could be a laughter track in there during those pauses. It's like Molly and Shannon are not used to each other, there is no Mother/Daughter chemistry.
Phil was okay he had the eccentric air around him like Kel. However Craig was to handsome and not the sweet plain humble Brett from the Aussie version.
I found watching this was like watching a very bad stage play. The acting was pretty much wooden and the exaggeration of Selma's expressions wore the funny off after ten minutes. Especially her sulking scenes.
To sum up, I find this show to be a waste of time, the script obviously has been dumbed down for Americans which most on the board say they prefer the original. If NBC wanted to show Kath and Kim why not pay the producers the money to screen the original.
All I can add is Magda you are one smart cookie for not letting the producers use your character of Sharon. 0
+751 "Do not expect a classic military comedy, which claims to make fun of the military while only enhancing a militaristic outlook. Instead it deconstructs the elements that make the military such a murderous machine. Kind of East German version of ""Buffalo Soldiers"".
""NVA"" works on a meta-level that it sympathizes with its heroes' attempts to escape from army drill any which way they can. It's not about loud laughs but about long lasting smiles. Utopian, of course (in one scene you will be shown the harsh reality), but very thoughtful.
Just to fill the required 10 lines: Do not go into that movie if you have been an army officer and liked your job." 1
+752 "This one isn't even lively enough to be fun. Something is out there, ripping people off (off-screen) after a spaceship crash (off-screen) while government executives investigates (off-screen) and bad actors says stupid lines (on-screen), including a guy who looks like Jim Carrey with a hangover. The ""monster"", when it finally is shown, looks like an extra from ""Robot Monster"", but there ain't enough monster fu anyway.
Fortunately, it's pretty short. Skip it, unless you want to get bored out of your skull by this" 0
+753 I walked into a book store in Brentwood, Tennessee. I am not going to say the name because I am a dedicated customer. I have been satisfied with every item I purchased there before this one. On display in the front of the store was The Bell Witch Haunting. (Might I mention this is the only store I have seen it for sale in.) I had heard about the story somewhere and remembered it was supposed to have really happened for real. I was very excited and couldn't wait to watch it. I had great expectations for it. I couldn't believe what I seen when I viewed it. It didn't look like a real movie. It looked like a home video. I was under the impression it was suppose to be a horror movie. I mean the movie was suppose to be about a witch haunting you know. This is no horror movie. You will not jump out of your seat watching this movie. I gave the movie all the chances in the world to get better as it went along. I swear I did. It never did get any better. There were several scenes of this little kid getting poop and pee thrown on him. I didn't find that entertaining at all. I watched the whole movie with disbelief that the store would actually sell this to me. I guess that is how bad this economy has got. I have this to say to the cast and crew. Do not show this film as material to get other film jobs. Don't do it. I mean that sincerely. I commend you for trying. For people who have bought this. I say this. Don't sell your copy to someone. They could get very upset. Have a nice day everyone. 0
+754 "In addition to the fact that this is just an abysmally made film (imagine giving a camcorder to the average high school drama club) the people who think that there is anything ""real"" about this legend need to grow up. This is the 21st century. Guess what: ghosts don't exist. Most people learn that from their mother when they're about 5 years old. You guys seriously need to grow up.
The fact that a fraud was perpetrated nearly 2 centuries ago does not make it any less a fraud. The fact that a large number of inbred hillbillies from Tennessee believe it doesn't do it either. Go to college. Or at least finish high school." 0
+755 "Some less than inspired opening string music notwithstanding, we somehow know that from the word go this is heading straight for the ""big fun"" drawer. By the time we observe Monica Dolan (in a truly genius bit of casting) delightfully goofing it up as Cora early on we're already hooked, but it is only later on when she reveals herself in her marvellous screen creation, that deranged, scheming, maleficent queen of murder and deceit posing in the guise of the uptight Miss Gilchrist, that she not only effortlessly steals the entire telemovie for herself but quite simply blows off screen anyone who comes near her, including the ever well measured David Suchet who himself seems to be somewhat bedazzled by her acting talents and, very gentlemanly, allows her to take centre stage. Dolan is the true engine of the film and her Miss Gilchrist a genuinely well rounded character in this Christie rendition, helped by a zesty script and the sprightly paced direction - and also by the rest of the cast led by Geraldine James and Dominic Jephcott, who all display signs of sympathy for the given material and play with relish accordingly.
The production values are spot on as usual, and if there are any weaker links they might be located in the comparatively substandard music score to the majority of later Poirots, and also perhaps in the lacking of a genuine Italian-born actor for the role of Cora's husband. Other than that, this is an hour and a half of pure televisual delight which is as self indulgent and entertaining as it is lovingly put together." 1
+756 "I had been looking forward to this movie since Lost World came out. It didn't bother me that Lost World wasn't as intellectual as the original, and here, I was just hoping for a good monster movie. It was all about ""Dinosaurs eat people."" However, it was disappointing even on that level.
For starters, there were not enough people to eat, and while I'll keep it a secret how many people get eaten, it was not enough. Also, while there was no shortage of variety in the dinosaur community, there were not nearly ""enough"" dinosaurs. And many dinosaurs, like the spikey-back-and-has-a-club-on-its-tail-osaurus, just made cameos and didn't do much considering how cool they are.
(START SPOILERS) Then there were the Pterodactyls. The figures I've read put their body weight at about 15 pounds, while the movie made them look closer to 300. Worse, they didn't get to eat anybody, or even splatter them on the rocks by dropping them from high up. There was no ending to the movie, either, it was just, all of the sudden, credits. (END SPOILERS) I'm left wondering if the edition I saw was missing 40 minutes of film.
My only conclusion can be that they taught the Pterodactyls to stick their long beaks stealthily into your pockets and get your $7. Go rent the Carnosaur series; at least you won't be disappointed." 0
+757 """Death Wish 3"" is the movie equivalent of a shooting gallery. All the characters (apart from Bronson's Paul Kersey, of course) exist merely to be killed, either as ""provocation"" (the good guys) or as ""retribution"" (the villains). The director simply pours on the mindless violence (people even get burned alive and blown up), turning this into an urban version of ""Commando"" (and Charlie, like Arnold, rarely bothers to protect himself from the enemy gunfire). Fans of this short of thing (and, apparently, there are many) will enjoy it, others....beware. (*1/2)" 0
+758 If Western Union isn't exactly the real story of the construction of the Transcontinental Telegraph, it certainly does capture the spirit and dedication of the people involved with the project.
Dean Jagger is the man in charge and one fine day he's thrown from a horse and sustains some fractured ribs. An outlaw on the run, Randolph Scott, finds Jagger and is ready to steal his horse, but changes his mind and brings Jagger to help. Later on he's hired by Western Union and works for Jagger.
Jagger also hires a young easterner played by Robert Young who's an engineer. Young is doing one of his few loan out films away from MGM for 20th Century Fox. Both Young and Scott become friends, but rivals for Jagger's sister Virginia Gilmore.
Western Union has plenty of action, enough to satisfy any western fans. The telegraph crew has to deal with outlaws, Indians, and your garden variety labor troubles.
Slim Summerville as the timid cook and Victor Killian as the frontier character assigned to guard him have some of the funniest scenes. They both provide some good comic relief.
Fritz Lang got good performances from his cast and kept the film moving briskly along. Western Union is solid western entertainment. 1
+759 "The Kite Runner began as one of those ""important"" films that most people fawn over because they are told that they should if they want to be among the elite and quickly descended into an idiotic film of absurdly outlandish proportions.
I've never read the book, and never felt the need because I honestly don't care. Sure I'm called uninformed for saying it but I truly have no interest whatsoever in just another ""pull at your heartstrings, copy off of all other story lines to get emotion from the readers"" novel, even if it is set in Afghanistan.
That said, I watched the movie. I heard good things about its beauty, and how touching it was and decided why not? As it turns out, there was a very good reason why not. Not only was the so called main character completely unsympathetic (I get it, he was young and this is a film about redemption but honestly he was horrible. I hated him and not in that good 'Anti-hero' way, he was just a dull, idiotic, self-absorbed character that I felt nothing towards) but the rest of the story was so completely absurd that I couldn't believe how everyone else was fawning over how beautiful it was, and how they cried and it moved them. I'm sorry, but I only feel moved by something that feels realistic, Sci-Fi has been known to move me, fantasy as well...but this? Please. This surpassed many other movies for pure absurdity! My biggest peeve, Hassan was Amir's brother...really? You sure you didn't just rip that off from a thousand other stories? Positive that that particular tidbit wasn't just added in to try to pull more tears out of your audiences (y'know the type of people who look for reasons to cry during a movie)? I was rolling my eyes when that ""twist"" was revealed knowing that it could only go downhill from there (not to mention flashing back to Star Wars ""Amir, Hassan is your brother"" ""NOOOoo, that's not true, that's IMPOSSIBLE!"") Oh, and it certainly did. Filled to the brim with cliché's and just plan dumb storytelling. Like ""good guy miraculously escapes bad guy against all odds with help from spunky kid who despite being viciously sodomized and having no clue who you are is willing to help out with a conveniently placed weapon that holds special meaning to you"". Ooh and don't forget the oh so idiotic ""finally getting vengeance on the kid who teased you when you were little who, surprise surprise, has turned into a psychopathic adult"" (trust me guys, I understand you like to live vicariously through movies but that'll never happen. You know that kid who teased you in high school...he's no terrorist, he's probably an accountant.)
Oh, and I must mention the CGI-tastic kites! I think those were on par with the ""Matrix"" movies and ""Transformers"" bravo you guys! BRAVO!
It seems this movie was just made for western audiences who need to a reason to care about the Middle East (hey an overly emotional friendship story will work!) This is one of the most shallow movies I've had the misfortune of seeing, it poses as deep well...but when you get right down to it, it's nothing special.
Unfortunately, the core of America's audience will do what they're told and follow the ""It's about controversial material so it must be good!"" way of thinking." 0
+760 "Felix is watching an actor rehearse his lines: ""A ham, A ham! My kingdom for a ham sandwich!!!"" The dramatic guy that tells Felix he'll ""have to sacrifice my art and go into the movies."" He's in tears. Felix just looks at him like he's nuts, and shrugs his shoulders. The old guy tells Felix to ""go ye forth"" and find money to finance a trip to Hollywood. Felix thinks, ""How does he expect me to get the money?""
In minutes, of course (this is a cartoon), he spots a shoe business owner putting up a ""bankrupt"" sale on his store. Felix comes up with a plan to bail him out and the man promises the cat $500 if it works.
Well, it does but the man wants to go alone and leave Felix at home. In an outrageous scene, Felix transforms himself into a briefcase and that's how he gets to Hollywood, transforming himself back to cat when they get there.
We then witness Felix's attempts at getting into show business. His audition scenes are very funny, especially with his imitation of Charlie Chaplin. In addition there are caricatures of some famous silent film stars and executives. In all, quite a bit of material is in this 9.5- minute cartoon. It's amazing how much more you can get in an extra 2.5 minutes, assuming most animated shorts are seven minutes in length.
At any rate, there were a number of laughs in here and more zany things you could only see in a cartoon, like Felix have a sword duel with giant mosquitoes! Crazy stuff." 1
+761 "The Beauty. The Terror. The Poetry. The Horror. The Innocence. The Guilt.
Maybe that's just about all I should write in this comment for A TALE OF TWO SISTERS. The best thing is to just watch this movie without knowing anything about it. I myself didn't even know one single thing about the history of the two girls when I went into this movie. I just took a look at the nice cover-art, didn't even read the synopsis on the back and popped it into DVD-player. I only knew that it won several prices on festivals around the world and that it came highly recommended.
The DVD-cover read ""The Most Frightening Film since THE RING, THE GRUDGE and DARK WATER"". Though the frightening-part might be right, you can forget about the rest, because the only thing A TALE OF TWO SISTERS has in common with those movie is... a ghostly apparition with long black hair. It's even a bit unfair to compare it with those famous Japanese movies, because this Korean movie has a lot more to offer and is in fact a bit more complicated and intelligent than those others.
This movie simply is a small masterpiece, and here are some reasons (without telling anything about the plot): The movie itself caught me off guard at least two times with clever surprise-twists. And just when you think you've had the conclusion (whether you get it or not, that's irrelevant for the moment) and you think the movie will end... this movie goes on a bit longer. The cinematography is amazing, using bright colors during the day and dark shades at night. The camera-work is excellent with the director sometimes choosing impressive, if not, innovating angles. Some shots are pure poetry (e.g. the top-shot with the two sisters at the lake). It all looks very stylish. There are only four main characters, but the intrigue surrounding them is intense. The story itself starts a bit slow, but there's a lot of variety in tone and emotions to keep it interesting. There was even one scene (when the girls took off towards the lake) that suddenly had me remembering Peter Jackson's HEAVENLY CREATURES. But when the horror kicks in, it's quite effective. There are also a few successful surprise-scares in it. Damn, I jumped right up from my sofa. The musical score is great, and at times when it's not supposed to be scary, I couldn't help but noticing that it had sort of an Italian feeling to it. A bit strange for a Korean movie. But nevertheless, a great score. So much care went into every detail of this film, including a perfectly balanced surround sound.
I also think that calling A TALE OF TWO SISTERS just a horror movie is giving it not enough credit. It's more a mysterious horror-drama that works both on a psychological and supernatural level. No matter how you look at it, this is Asian horror that ranks way up there amongst the finest. It might not be gory, but it gets pretty scary at times and the subject matter is pretty disturbed. So if you haven't seen it yet, then find a copy, pop it into your DVD-player, go with the flow and make sure you give this movie your full attention for it's 110 minutes running time.
There, I hope I did a good job praising it without spoiling anything." 1
+762 This is an astonishing film: a romantic thriller with a convoluted but perfectly constructed and devastatingly symmetrical plot, brilliantly buttressed by the use of recurring visual motifs. Everything in it is beautifully filmed: the women, the apartments; but more amazing is the devastating juxtapositioning of images, almost every scene has echoes of another. This is a story told in light, in colour, in many almost-parallels. Every time I watch it, it fills me with delight.
The acting is great too. Romane Bohringer is stunning as a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown: everything about her changes with her mood. Vincent Cassel plays a very different role to his part in La Haine; but no less excellently: shifty and sympathetic at the same time. And Monica Bellucci - ah!, Monica Bellucci, well, put simply, she plays (is?) the world's most perfect woman. There's one small scene about three quarters of the way through where she does nothing more than smile; yet in that instant, says more than hours of Hollywood junk.
One cannot do justice to this film without at least mentioning the superb, sequential climax: sad, shocking, ironic and subtle in turn. But if one moment captures the brilliance of this work, it's the scene at the start of this fabulous denouement, the prospect of which has been teasingly laid before us throughout the entire story. Yet when the moment comes, it is handled so delicately, so briefly, so deftly, that on reflection it makes you gasp. Only a director of staggering confidence would dare to underplay this vital point. But the confidence is justified. Cinema doesn't come much better than this. 1
+763 "OK, we were going along with the stereotypical bad orphanage experience and explaining to our son, adopted from Russia, that this was over-the-top acting and dramatization, so we could get to the dog playing soccer (since he plays soccer). But the last scene, in which the dog goes back to his original owner put my son over the edge and he cried for 15-20 minutes, ""he's been replaced!!!!"" This from an elementary child. I DO NOT recommend this movie to any family that has an adopted child; it displays adoption, orphanages and adults badly--and in the end, even though they win the game--the dog that the boy bonded with has to leave--and this is too much. PLEASE be wary if you have any adopted children, and beware families with biological children, because the impression of children who are adopted is not positive and paints a stereotype that is unhealthy and nasty. (The dog is cute, but not enough to save our family's reaction to this movie....)" 0
+764 WAIT until you've watched most of all other films ever released, wait a year, then watch this when you're ready for something with such low production values it that will not challenge anybody's imagination.
I agree that whoever rated this movie as a ten-star production has to be doing it to skew the data. Anything above 8 would be odd.
Nice to see the very young Sandy Bullock in her poofy hair for the short time she was featured, though she overdid the New Yorker accent but other times her southern (Virginia & NC) accent did sneak through. Ancient history for this accomplished actress who has grown so much since this film.
The DVD I rented had two bonus features, a mini-bio section that only featured Sandra's bio - taken verbatim from IMDb. It also had a Trivia Quiz as a bonus - 3 questions. Hope you get them all right! 0
+765 This movie starts off on the wrong foot and never really gets it going. The first scene shows a Life Flight helicopter landing and just outside the window you can distinctly see mountains in the background. For those of you who might not ever have been to Houston there is no elevation change. The city sits just above sea level and a 5 ft. incline is considered a big hill. To go along with that scenery, any shots outside of the hospital immediately tell the viewer that they are not in Houston. The trees are all missing leaves or are pine trees, neither of which Houston has very much of. Even the hospital itself, on the outside, is very unbelievable. Memorial Hermann Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the United States and sits smack dab in the middle of the Medical District just miles from downtown Houston, yet every outside shot of the hospital makes it appear that the hospital is out in the suburbs or even the countryside.
It is obvious that whoever was in charge of the actual tropical storm part of the movie skimped out because the numerous shots of radar are all wrong. The first radar image in the movie is that of Hurrican Hugo hitting South Carolina. We later see Kris Kristofferson leaving his job and one of his assistants tells him that Alison is moving back south across Houston yet the radar image he shows has Alison clearly moving north off of the Gulf of Mexico into Houston...probably the initial landfall of Alison.
As for the acting, it isn't all that bad. JoBeth Williams, Kris Kristofferson and Rick Schroder all do a decent job considering that this is a straight-to-TV movie. The plot of the story is decent and the fact that it is based on a true story makes it a bit more entertaining. My one problem with the acting is the portrayal of Houstonians with big thick Southern accents...the actors all sound like they are from Birmingham, Alabama and not Houston, Texas.
The movie gets its point across and to the general audience it does exactly what it is meant to: entertain. If you are looking for a factual account of what happened to the city of Houston in June of 2001 then you will be disappointed. One thing to keep in mind before viewing this movie is that it is based solely on the evacuation of Memorial Hermann Hospital and not on Tropical Storm Alison and the impact on Houston metro itself. If you are looking for a factual account of Tropical Storm Alison's impact on Houston metro might I suggest watching The Weather Channel's Storm Stories for Tropical Storm Alison.
*1/2 out of ***** 0
+766 "This movie lacked credibility for two reasons. One, no mayor of a major city, and New York is certainly as major as it gets. Would allow a borough in his city to degenerate into such a violent place to live; especially for voters who could have much to say about his or her future job security. All of the victims in the movie were mostly elderly, Jewish or defenseless. At 62-years of age, I have never seen a movie that depicted such utter lack of respect for authority as this movie did. Even ""Escape from New York,"" which was fictional, up front, i.e. they told you that this was science fiction, didn't resort to such deep-seated violence. In this movie, most of the elderly victims were victimized and yet had guns but were unwilling to use them. Also, in this movie and I have not seen the prior two, is more lawless than the ""Escape"" movie. Secondly, gangs as far as my research shows have never been as cooperative as this movie makes them out to be. On the one hand they catch a gang member from another gang working in their area and he's killed. Yet when the heroes start shooting at the local gang bangers, the next gang over is welcomed with open arms. Outside gang members are always viewed as outsiders and are stopped. We are supposed to believe that when automatic weapons are used against our gang, the other gangs want to be all into it. Why did the outside gangs come to help? I believe that more than one gang from outside came to help. What did they come for? Another question, why was the gang leader in jail and why do fellow jail inmates ask his permission to attack Bronson's character? This was not a great movie and I could go on, but I won't." 0
+767 Inspired by True events, Radio is one of the best acted, heart felt dramas I seen widely released in sometime. It definitely is one of the year's best films of 2003.
Radio stars Ed Harris, who is Oscar worthy nonetheless in this film, as football coach Harold Jones. Coach Jones has been teaching football all his life and loves the game. However Coach Jones does not spend much time with his wife and daughter played by Debra Winger and Sarah Drew. One day Radio, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., in his best performance since Men of Honor, comes by the football field while the coach's team is practicing for the game. Some members of the team, then tie up radio and throw him into a building. They then bang on the building and finally Coach Jones suspects something is wrong. He comes over and helps Radio, who is frightened, and from that point on Coach Jones and Radio shares a very special bond. Radio becomes the highlight of every football game and really enjoys participating in the football games and at school events. He also becomes Coach Jones's main interest in life over football which at first was his main priority before both his family and Radio.
The movie deals with all sorts of real life problems including what your priorities are life, accepting people for who they are even if they are different, death, and family relationships. The movie touches upon all those issues and more and is extremely well done and director Michael Tollin should be very proud of this film. The thing I liked most about Radio was how real it felt. The performances were like watching something in real life occur right before your eyes. Radio had a great mix of comedy and drama. Some parts were quite funny yet other parts were very serious and sad.
In conclusion, I feel that Radio was very overlooked by Critics only getting average reviews. They must have there heads up there butts because its amazing how this film can only get 2 star reviews and something like school of rock can get 3 or 4 stars it doesn't make any sense to me. Also the performances as I mentioned before are top-notch and Oscar worthy. In my opinion, both Ed Harris, who I think is underrated as an actor, and Cuba Gooding Jr. should both get some kind on nomination for this movie. Radio is one my favorite movies of the year and gives me reason to still see some of the big Hollywood movies. My final rating for Radio is a 9/10. 1
+768 "I got this on a double feature DVD called ""Scream Theater"" and it's no doubt one of the most terrible movies I've ever seen. And I've seen some really bad ones. School's out, and of three girls (who if they're teenagers I'd eat my hat) are talking about ""non-stop party"", so of course they all go to the house of the girl whose parents are the most strict for a slumber party. Meanwhile, a psychotic has escaped the local bug-house where one girl's father works & is on the loose with sharp objects and wearing green scrubs, and sporting wide-open eyes...I guess that's to show he's bonkers. Of course since he has a bone to pick with that particular doctor off he goes to his house, the location of which is apparently common knowledge. In the meantime, some dumb-jock types are slamming down beers and out to scare the girls, and of course the loony shows up too and starts cutting throats. And that's about it, as the heavy metal music chugs along in the background. Or, maybe that's not it, but really, that's all you need to know. Unless you spend your time perpetually stoned or drunk, you'll find little of interest here, and even if you are wasted most of the time, you'll still probably find your intelligence insulted. 1 out of 10." 0
+769 When a rocket from a government experiment on the effects of cosmic rays on animals crashes in a small Texas town, people start to die. The county sheriff tries to investigate but is hampered in his efforts by other government officials. It turns out that there is a mutant space gorilla on the loose killing teenagers in the woods.
I like low budget science fiction and horror movies. I like monster movies. So I thought that there would be a good chance that I would like this movie. Sadly, I didn't.
I don't mind the bad acting, the corny dialog, the atrocious musical score or the giant plot holes that this movie has. There are a lot of movies that have the same problems that I have seen and enjoyed in a so bad it's good kind of way.
But where others of that type and Night Fright differ is that Night Fright just has terrible pacing. And it drags on because of that. There are scenes that just go on and on without anything happening-the searching the woods for clues is just people walking in the forest for a long time; there are several seemingly endless dancing teens at a party in the woods...but nothing interesting is going on. If these scenes were shorter, the movie might not have been as boring (though I don't think simply cutting those scenes would save this one).
I have now given this movie three viewings to make sure that I gave it a chance before slamming it in this review. Sadly, it has gotten worse with each watch. There won't be a fourth. 0
+770 A very enjoyable french film. This film has many twists and turns in the plot and is superb. I have found that when I lend this DVD out to a friend it seems to do the rounds before getting back to me!! It is really all about a man making sure he finds the right girl to settle down with. 1
+771 "A blatant rip-off of ""Air Bud"", this movie is REALLY about parents worrying too much about parenting. All the foibles of the characters (eg; adult coaches who dont know the game) are taken to the extreme- so much so that they are totally unbelievable, not funny.
There is no semblance of reality here, folks and you'll not develop sympathy for ANY of the characters.
The best thing about the movie is the good looking kits (uniforms) of the opposing team in the first game the dog plays. Perhaps chosen because the setting is supposedly near Arlington Heights, IL, the home of the Columbus Crew's franchise player, Brian McBride." 0
+772 This interesting lost film (written by Terence Malick) stars Stacy Keach and Frederic Forrest as two wacky, Southern brothers on a quest to open a seafood restaurant. Margot Kidder was never prettier and Forrest should have been nominated. Originally titled The Dion Brothers, this light-hearted flick with a violent ending is a pure joy!
Where is this film? I've been searching for it for 30 years. Keach was still great back then and I'm surprised it doesn't have more of a cult following (maybe it does). These guys are a crack-up with more ambition than brains, but totally lovable dudes!. A 7 out of 10. If you can dig it up somewhere, you'll have fun. 1
+773 As you can read the only good comment about this movie is made by someone who actually watch it AT HIS CHURCH !
Anyway, movie had a good B movie sci-fi beginning, everything was there to make a good entertaining , easy to watch movie, then everything felt in this religious Jesus-will-save-everyone brainwashing mode.
story start with 2 main characters, 2 reporters but it fast give the first role to that Jesus freak who is there to save everyone's soul with this con-descendant attitude.
In a few words: this movie goes from entertaining to brainwashing in about 30 minutes
Waste of time, waste of money... AVOID IT 0
+774 Flawlessly directed, written, performed, and filmed, this quiet and unpretentious Danish film is an example of cinema at its best, and if a person exists who can watch BABETTE'S FEAST without being touched at a very fundamental level, they are a person I do not care to know.
The story is quite simple. In the 1800s, two elderly maiden ladies (Birgitte Federspiel and Bodil Kjer) reside in remote Jutland, where they have sacrificed their lives, romantic possibilities, and personal happiness in order to continue their long-dead father's religious ministry to the small flock he served. One of the women's youthful admirers sends to them a Frenchwoman, Babette (Stéphane Audran), whose husband and son have been killed in France and who has fled her homeland lest she meet the same fate. Although they do not really require her services, the sisters engage her as maid and cook--and as the years pass her cleverness and tireless efforts on their behalf enables the aging congregation to remain together and the sisters to live in more comfort than they had imagined; indeed, the entire village admires and depends upon her.
One day, however, Babette receives a letter: she has won a lottery and is now, by village standards, a wealthy woman. Knowing that her new wealth will mean her return to France, the sisters grant her wish that she be allowed to prepare a truly French meal for them and the members of their tiny congregation. The meal and the evening it is served is indeed a night to remember--but not for reasons that might be expected, for Babette's feast proves to be food for both body and soul, and is ultimately her gift of love to the women who took her in and the villagers who have been so kind to her.
The film is extraordinary in every way, meticulous in detail yet not overpowering in its presentation of them. As the film progresses, we come to love the characters in both their simple devotion to God and their all-too-human frailties, and the scenes in which Babette prepares her feast and in which the meal is consumed are powerful, beautiful, and incredibly memorable. There have been several films that have used food as a metaphor for love, but none approach the simple artistry and beauty of BABETTE'S FEAST, which reminds us of all the good things about humanity and which proves food for both body and soul. Highly, highly recommended.
Gary F. Taylor, aka GFT, Amazon Reviewer 1
+775 "Reba sucks. It sucks hard. It's about this awful country singer attempting comedy. They might as well call this show ""Generic"", because that's what it is. It's dumb and generic. Reba, you're not funny, and I'm glad your retarded show was cancelled because you suck, and so does Brock, Barbra Jean, the red-headed teenager, that jockey guy, and the 12 year old who got knocked up. You all suck, and none of you are funny. Oh, and I heard a rumor that Reba is actually a gay devil-worshipper who idolizes Hitler and tortures animals. And she puts subliminal messages on her show and in her ""music"" in hopes to make children kill their parents and kill themselves! But it was just a rumor. Anyway, this is the worst show ever, Reba is gay, I do not like her, I think The Office is better than this show, and this show sucks." 0
+776 Stephane Audran is the eponymous heroine of this beautifully measured study of a small Danish community towards the end of the last century. Two beautiful and musically talented sisters give-up their own prospects of happiness and marriage in order to look-after their ageing father. One day, a French woman, Babette, comes to work for them. After some years she wins the lottery and is determined to do something for the sisters who have taken her in. Her solution is to prepare an exquisite and sumptuous feast, which changes the lives of all those invited. This is a film about human and cultural interaction, reflected in the changing language of the dialogue from Danish to French, and especially between the dutiful sobriety of Protestant northern Europe and the sensuousness of the Catholic south. It is also about human needs, and how warmth and kindness can be expressed and stimulated through the cultivation of the senses. A profoundly uplifting film. 1
+777 This movie had very few moments of real drama. After the opening minutes the film descended in a spiral that didn't quite take us to hell and back - viewing was pure purgatory to say the least. The acting was more horrendous than the subject matter of the film and at times I couldn't stop laughing. The continuity between some of the scenes was dire - characters disappeared from scenes without explanation only to be replaced by other characters who minutes earlier had been some where else. Surely this was a spoof of The Exorcist. The collection plate at the church must have been full of copper the day Mr Russo signed up for this one. Do I speak Latin? Et tu Brutus. 0
+778 This movie was an excellent acted, excellent directed and overall had an excellent story. Ive had real life experiance with a boy like 'Radio'. At the football program in my town, weve had a mentally challenged boy every year practice, travel, and have fun with the football team. This movie is really true and i can identify with it 100%. A boy like 'Radio' just needs to feel like they belong to something; they need to feel like their life is worth living. Thats how 'Radio' feels and thats why that type of program is set up at my high school. This is a very touching movie that im glad has been brought to the big screen. My dad and I loved it and i will always remember this for being a movie that tells a riveting story of the goodness and kindness of man! 1
+779 "This movie was terrible. It is not something that people should have to pay to see. It looks like some Christian group made it to convert people. I don't understand why it was released to theaters and not to TV.
It started out like an old fashioned B movie sci-fi film from the 50s, but quickly changed. About 30 minutes into the movie the characters start talking about ""God"" and ""Do you believe in Jesus?"" It quickly moves into pure religion territory.
I thought I was going to a Sci-Fi movie. The film has poor acting; bad camera angles and is amateurish.
AVOID IT!" 0
+780 "Seagal fans beware- He does no action scenes until almost an hour into this mess. Instead, Seagal RUNS AWAY from numerous fights, letting Ja Rule convincingly lose every battle. Actually, Ja Rule could be an up and coming action star, but Hollywood needs to let him at least hit puberty (which should happen in a few more years...) Also, what sort of commando/terrorist wears a bare-midriff outfit? The chick in this atrocity looks like a backup singer for Christina Aguilera.Back to Seagal- When he finally does cut loose, it's his stunt double (HEAVILY PADDED to resemble the bloated Seagal) doing a lot of the work & taking the falls. I don't remember any aikido, either. It's just your standard kicks & punches you'd see in any straight-to-video martial arts turkey. Not even ""so-bad-it's-funny"", either. Just plain dull..." 0
+781 I pretty much liked every character on this show from the start except Reba herself. She comes off as an holier than thou type and quite frankly a big Bully. And that stinks because she is in every scene and every episode. In the later seasons Van becomes unlikeable too,like a spoof of his former self. and Kyra walks around sneering and being miserable.The first 3 to 4 seasons are pretty good if you overlook Reba. Towards the end its pretty bleak.. In basically every episode Barbara jean Is walking around being dumb,Reba is being mean to her,but poor Ole Barbara jean desperately wants Reba to like her which results in Barabara jean telling Reba how awesome she is in every episode. I think it is pretty clear to see Reba has self esteem issues and wants to be seen as this all forgiving saint. Its really a shame too because other than her the show had such potential. 0
+782 "While all of the Fleischer/Famous Studios ""Superman"" cartoons are excellent, ""Billion Dollar Limited,"" the third in the series, is probably the best of the lot in terms of overall animation, plot, and pacing. Why it wasn't even nominated for an Oscar as Best Animated Short for 1942 (Incredibly enough, only the first one was) in inexplicable.
Here, Lois Lane is assigned to cover the transfer of one billion dollars in gold to the U.S. Mint. Masked gangsters in their super-powered (for 1942) car take off after the train, determined to get that gold. Without giving too much away, what ensues is a thrill ride for both the characters and the audience, with truth, justice, and Superman triumphant at the end.
As they did in all the Fleischer/Famous Superman cartoons, Clayton ""Bud"" Collyer and Joan Alexander, who played Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane on radio, have the voice work honors here, and Fleischer perennial Jack Mercer gets a little to do as one of the bad guys, as well." 1
+783 "I mean, nothing happens, 5 dumb kids go to Oklahoma to find a magical forest of marijuana... this could've been fun, if it hadn't been for the 5 worst actors in the world. And the dialogs weren't even half an inch of fun. The only thing that I almost showed my teeth of, was when the dumb cops stopped the teenagers in either Oklahoma or Kansas... The plot could have been fun, had it not been for abysmal interpretation. If you even think about watching this piece-of-crap movie, don't. How dumb is it, that the guy gets away from the cops by telling them he's gay, like his friend did (just that he wasn't pretending...) and there's that dumb hick joke about the several meanings to the word ""gay"". I'm laughing my hair off.......NOT....... Anyway... WORST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN!!" 0
+784 As the metaphoric flies fled this steaming watery stool of a film i found myself longing to join them.
From the opening sentences, you quickly gather that the actors are talentless. The script editor was probably dead and the director should be. To be honest I didn't manage to finish this film because about twenty dismal minutes in the sight of the main actress scuttling across the floor like a Shetland pony that has been shot in the ass was too much for me to stomach.
I have never, and I mean never, seen a film as sweaty as this one and I watch tons of crap films.
Turd. 0
+785 "I, too, found ""Oppenheimer"" to be a brilliant series and one of the finest offerings ever on American PBS. David Suchet was particularly effective as Edward Teller, as I recall, and the overall conception was spectacularly good. The only reason that the series doesn't rate a full 10/10 is for the low-budget production values in some areas. Actual content is absolutely first-rate in my recollection.
The Oppenheimer miniseries will be released in the UK on July 31st! It will be a Region 2/PAL set, but it would seem that a Region 1/NTSC set should be soon in the offing.
If you have a universal player in the US, you can order the series right now from Amazon UK.
http://tinyurl.com/znyyq
Huzzah!!" 1
+786 "The Twilight Zone has achieved a certain mythology about it--much like Star Trek. That's because there are many devoted lovers of the show that no matter what think every episode was a winner. They are the ones who score each individual show a 10 and cannot objectively evaluate the show. Because of this, a while back I reviewed all the original Star Trek episodes (the good and the bad) because the overall ratings and reviews were just too positive. Now, it's time to do the same for The Twilight Zone.
Now I was very surprised when I saw reviews for this bland episode that described it as being ""among the best"" and gave it scores of 10. If this is the case, then why is it that everyone I know who has seen this episode hates it as much as I do? It's possible that me and my family and friends are all cranks but it's also possible this is yet another case of rabid fans rabidly inflating the rating on an average or below average episode.
The episode itself stars William Windom and others as various archetypes--a soldier, a dancer, etc. They are all stuck in a cylindrical room with no escape and only at the end do you realize the ""shocking truth""--which isn't at all shocking and is in fact majorly lame. No, this is a badly written and unengaging episode. Yes, there were plenty of episodes of the series that deserved a 10, but few as undeserving as this one due to a shallow script and an unappealing resolution." 0
+787 You could have put the characters on the island for any reason at all and had the same movie. The first one had an original story, the second stole one from King Kong, and in the end (I hope) of this trilogy the story seemed to have been bypassed altogether. Drop some people on an island full of dinosaurs and watch them run for their lives. That was about all there was to it. The special effects were decent but not worth 8 dollars. If you have a discount theatre in your local area, wait and see it for a buck. I wouldn't even bother renting it. That would be too much money for this unthrilling thriller. 0
+788 "Before I really slag this film off, I just want to say I absolutely loved it.
Firstly, how many times in the film did the characters use the phrase ""You're Right.""? I'm sure i was counting in the hundreds before I gave up and started watching the film again.
Secondly, what the hell is with those blue monkey things? OK, so the Dansen family led very private lives and had one brown eye one blue eye, but since when does that transform people into subterranean carnivorous blue zombie-creatures?
and finally, 'Old faithful here will protect me' hahaha :)" 0
+789 A friend of mine showed me this film yesterday, and I was really amazed that someone could make a movie this terrible!
Mix the most awful, clichéd dialog, with the most wooden acting you've ever seen, with the cheesiest special effects know to man, and you get this magnificent beast!
'Vampire Assassins' is funnier than most comedies I've seen, it really is awful!
I was in stitches during the scene where the ex cop/vampire assassin character is having coffee with the internet journalist. Just watch it and you'll see what I mean!
I honestly can't believe that someone made this with serious intentions.
Tragic, but a really good laugh. It has to be seen to be believed. 0
+790 "Despite the all-star cast, this attempt at epic fails. It comes across as a set of flat cartoon stereotypes strung together by an all too, too clever social commentary.
It's as if with every bit of dialogue and introduction to a new character the writer peeks out and says ""Isn't that clever? Am I not smart? Isn't that biting social commentary?"" And,sadly, the answer is always ""Ummmm...no."" Wearying self-absorbing stuff that is more like soap opera (in the worst sense of the term) than a movie...and an obvious attempt at television immortality. Thankfully, it died young. Empire Falls falls flat." 0
+791 I found the first bit of stop motion animation intriguing and the mostly live action short with the girl going about in whatever country it was kept my interest, but the other 11 odd shorts really didn't pique my interest or make me think of anything at all. The music and 8mm footage all seemed to be so random that it all just seemed random. I would not recommend this to any one unless you get to see it free.
As for the music being so in step that didn't come across either. I rented the DVD because I thought it was all stop motion animation or SMA mixed with live action and only the first short was SMA, the second had a little stop motion mixed with mostly live action. There was paper cut-out stuff in one, and the rest was outdoor shots from an 8mm camera with the music bed. Just didn't have any meaning to it I could see. 0
+792 """Christmas in Connecticut"" is an absolute gem, and a must-see for Christmas! Elizabeth Lane, a precursor to Martha Stewart, is a magazine columnist and the ne plus ultra of homemakers--the perfect wife, mother, and domestic goddess. Only thing is, she is none of these things--a total phony. Unfortunately for her, she is about to be found out. Her publisher, Mr. Alexander Yardley (a brilliant comic turn by Sydney Greenstreet) gets the bright idea of inviting a famous war hero to Elizabeth's ""perfect farm"" for the Christmas holiday. Only thing, there is no farm, ""perfect"" or otherwise. The comedy involves how Elizabeth is to keep her real identity under wraps so she will not lose her job. Elizabeth's colleague, John, happens to have a farm in Connecticut, so that solves that problem. However, he wants to marry Liz, but she does not want to marry him. He offers her marriage, though he knows she doesn't feel the same way about him that he does about her. He makes the offer anyway, and assures her that he is willing to wait. And here Barbara Stanwyck, as Liz, delivers one of the most devastating put-downs I have ever heard. With perfect innocence, she replies: ""Could you wait that long?"" OUCH! In addition, the scenes between Una O'Conner and S.Z. Sakall are hilarious. They don't seem to like one another (though one suspects they really do). They are rivals in the household, and S.Z. Sakall's mangled English is equaled by Nora's strangled pronunciation of his name (""Mr. Basternook""). ""My name is FELIX!"" It is amazing how Christmas-y these black and white films are. Great character work by all involved. Don't miss this one!" 1
+793 "Veteran TV director Ted Post treats us to a plodding, confused and ultimately pointless story lifted from Column B of the Harold Robbins Big Book Of Plots. Set against a smoggy Phoenix skyline, post-Charlies Angles Jaclyn Smith takes a star turn as ""the woman whose eyes are mysteriously shadowed at all times"" while JFK impersonator James Franciscus lounges around the fringes.
Mannix goes western, monkeys are abused, models lean against classic cars, and Smith is constantly upstaged by Sybil Danning until a giallo style wrap-up brings the whole sorry mess to a bitter end.
Oh yeah, and Bob Mitchum is in there too. Somewhere." 0
+794 It has started quietly. If your are looking for an action-packed movie this is absolutely not the right choice. All characters are slowly depicted on the scene. Stroke after stroke on the scene canvas. None can take away his hands to the priest and so the sisters lifespan devotion can only remain into the village. Philippa and Martina know their destiny, belong only to the village. So when you understand that, you are on the movie scene, in the village that becomes the whole known world in that time. When, no technology can let you imagine anything else than the campaign, the village, the sea. You feel the rhythm of that ancient village's life. Watching the movie in a cold snowy late afternoon can cause you to approach this evening dinner with some sumptuous expectations ...
The final sentence that give a title to Babette's sacrifice far from Paris: An artist is never poor.
Superb photography. Many situations depict portraits and landscapes as they were styled on canvas there, in Jutland, in 18th century. 1
+795 "I worked on this atrocity ten years ago. Luckily for me, no one knows it because I didn't make the final cut. And when I saw the movie in the theaters, I was glad! My agents were driven nuts by the (apparently first-time) filmmakers, rewriting the script daily and changing their arrangements with the agencies just as often. They later told me that, once back in California (we shot in Atlanta), these ""professionals"" had 4 1/2 hours worth of footage! Even edited down to 90 minutes, it's at least twice as long as it needs to be. I found Hulk Hogan surprisingly charming, but otherwise -- what a waste of film!" 0
+796 """Night of the Hunted"" stars French porn star Brigitte Lahaie.In fact,many of the cast members in this slow-moving production were porn actors at the time of its frantic filming.This film is certainly different than Rollin's usual lesbian vampire flicks,but it's not as memorable as for example ""Lips of Blood"" or ""Fascination"".Lahaie plays an amnesiac hitchhiker who can't remember who she is or where she came from.Most of the film takes place in a modern apartment complex,where Lahaie is being held by some kind of medical group that's treating a number of people with a similar condition.Anyway,she escapes from the monolithic office tower where the affected people are held.On a highway outside of town,she meets a young man,who stops and picks her up.""Night of the Hunted"" offers plenty of nudity,unfortunately the pace is extremely slow.The atmosphere is horribly sad and the relationship between Brigitte Lahaie and another asylum inmate Dominique Journet is well-developed.Still ""Night of the Hunted"" is too dull to be completely enjoyable.Give it a look only if you are a fan of Jean Rollin's works.7 out of 10 and that's being kind." 1
+797 "I enjoyed this film. The way these mutants looked, along with the tone of the film, is very good. Plus, David Cronenberg as Philip K. Decker was great! It makes me wonder if his personality is exactly the same in real life (except for the killings of course).
I was impressed with the creatures for this film, although this movie probably had a somewhat low budget, the mutants/creatures/monsters looked great, especially from 1990. This is definitely a unique film and not crap. It makes me want to go find a read the novella it's based off of. This is an interesting film because it shows how humans can be monsters and the ""monsters"" are the one with humanity." 1
+798 Nightbreed is not only great, it is also unique, even taking into account other Barker's movies, which never lack originality. An amazing adaptation of a very interesting idea for a book. For the horror genre, it has quite a few of subtle symbolics and references. Certainly a lot of fun to have, a a bit to think about, if one cares to. And, not to forget, a nice music score. Well, the special effects, as usual, get old faster than anything, but that is probably the only drawback. I've just seen it again after ten years, and I still find it something to recommend. 1
+799 There is a growing trend in the media to vilify and ridicule men. One sees it in television adverts and program plots. Cheaters is a prime example, they could find plenty of female cheaters yet the vast majority shown are men, why? The prime threat to any government's power resides in the male population, they're less likely to abide by authority and are more of a physical combat threat. A way to reduce the threat is to emasculate men in society via the media. Other examples of psychological propaganda are crime dramas full of self righteous cops including big-jawed aggressive women accusing everyone they question trampling their rights and making those men feel like scum. In Australia many top male sports stars have been arrested recently for dubious assaults and drinking charges, another example of the government controlling the male populous by arresting their heroes and asserting dominance. Cheaters, aside from the political machinations is an invasion of privacy and a violation of rights, furthermore most of these women assault the men! If it were round the other way the men would be in jail!! If it were an honest show they would be finding women cheaters, because they don't normally get caught due to the fact that their male lovers are quite happy to get in no strings attached and get out without rocking the boat. Men's mistresses want the men to themselves and want to own and control the men and thus get the men caught anyway. 0
+800 "I managed to record THE DION BROTHERS, off broadcast TV, (with the commercials), back in the early 80s. I've loaned it to many friends, all of whom agree it's one of the best B ""bandit"" movies ever made. One day, while walking to my NYC apartment, I saw Stacy Keach shooting a scene for his TV series, Mickey Spilane. We had a moment to chat, and I told him how much I enjoyed THE DION BROS, and considered it a pure classic. He thanked me, and said it was one of the best, and most memorable film experiences of his career. He was very friendly, and sincere, and I was grateful for the few moments he took to chat with a fan. This is one classic that needs to be on DVD." 1
+801 this is awesome!!! there is no partnership quite like Errol, and Olivia. there love is genuine! I'm 24, yet this flick is as captivating now as I'm sure it was 60 years ago. Raoul Walsh is an under-rated genius, his direction is so sweeping, so broad, yet so intimate. the last scene between colonel custer (Flynn), and his wife (de havilland), almost brought me to tears (Not easy for a 24yr old guy!!), its so heart-wrenching. there is also a deep Christian message implicit here, the faith Custer has in taking your glory with you, and the trust, and fidelity of his wife to the extent of letting him go, in order that he fulfils his moral duty to protect the innocent civilians from certain massacre. there is no movie that deals with these issues quite like this. a must-see for anyone who wants to look at this defining moment in American, and military history, from the inside. patriotic, for all the right reasons. i knew Errol Flynn was a star, and De havilland was a screen legend-this only confirms my suspicions that they are among the very greatest! 1
+802 This movie is really BAD, there is nothing appealing or worth of commentary in it except for the beautiful settings: Chilean landscape. I know I must supply four lines as a commentary for this movie, but the thing is that it is such a bad movie, that I can only say that is actually BAD. Michael Ironside is the only one who saves the money in the film. 0
+803 "I saw this television version of a Christie mystery story when it was shown back on Channel 5 in New York City in 1980. At the time I was surprised it was not shown on Channel 13, the Public Television Station that showed most of the Masterpiece Theater programs, but (aside from some Dorothy Sayers ""Lord Peter Wimsey"" stores, and THE MOONSTONE) the BBC productions rarely dealt with British detective stories. Another series, THE RIVALS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES had dealt with stories set in the Victorian and Edwardian period, so a period charm was involved in getting those stories onto Channel 13.
The plot of WHY DIDN'T THEY ASK EVANS? dealt with a young couple stumbling upon a dying man who's only last words are the question of the title of the story (the novel was originally called WHY DIDN'T THEY ASK EVANS?, but subsequently was retitled THE BOOMERANG CLUE). The young couple start investigating the murder, and trace the crime to a set of people who surround a questionable doctor (Eric Porter). Despite the warnings of the father of the hero (John Gielgud), the hero (James Warwick) and the heroine (Francesca Annis) pursue their investigation - even as it gets murkier and more dangerous. The death of another suspect by suicide increases the apparent dangers as the killer starts looking into silencing the two amateur detectives.
It's not a bad film, although I agree it was a bit too long for a single night's entertainment (if it had been done like later Miss Marple episodes with Joan Hickson, or the Hercule Poirot episodes, in two parts it would have been better). But it has it's strengths. One is the proper use of Porter as chief suspect, and a clever scene later in the film where he appears to be spying on the young couple who are investigating the mystery. If you stick to the film, you will be in for a fair surprise later on.
But it has one failing. When dealing with a Christie novel the figures in the story have to be in a rigid schedule of movements so that the reader might be able to figure out what the secret of the plot is. I will only add that if you hear the dialog at one point, and how a little boy was almost killed (but wasn't), then you will find all the parts of the story coming together, and what the villain's motivations were.
Except for that and the lengthy time the telefilm takes to tell it's story, it is quite a good film, and worthy as one of the best programs based on a Christie story in the period when their was a sudden renaissance in films based on her novels." 1
+804 "I'm a huge fan of both Emily Watson (Breaking The Waves) and Tom Wilkinson (Normal) and was amused to see them upstaged by Rupert Everett (Dellamorte Dellamore) in this shockingly rather minor movie that had all the ingredients to be so much more. The too brief scenes in which he portrays a languid, infinitely entitled, worthless son of a rich Lord are spot-on and entertaining. But for a love triangle there was remarkably little chemistry to speak of between anyone. The music was annoyingly movie-of-the-week quality, and the voice-over jarring and totally unnecessary. Clearly the work of a first-time director with a small budget who either lacked or didn't sufficiently heed good advice. Too bad.
I can appreciate how the people you kind of hate at the beginning are the ones you kind of like at the end, and vice-versa, so there is some sort of character arc, at least in terms of perception. For example, Watson's character, while refreshingly honest to her husband about her feelings for another man, began to grate on me near the end, particularly when she announced to her husband that she simply had absolutely no control over her actions, and later when she simply declared that she would be moving back into their marital flat, with no asking of permission, no apologies offered. And I went from disliking Wilkinson's control freak / moral relativist character to sort of understanding him and not really wanting him to change (unlike his wife).
This movie awkwardly morphed from a whodunit to a ""Love Story"" or ""Steel Magnolias"" illness drama without sufficiently informing me of the fact, so I was left distractedly guessing what the next plot twist might be long after they had all been revealed (Was it the Lord driving the car? The Lord's dog?). The scene where the Lord visits Wilkinson and relates how brave Watson is, the bestest nurse any dying boyfriend could ever ask for, Florence Nightingale incarnate, etc. was OK until he started over-the-top sobbing like a baby. Good God! If you ask me she's just another flitty rich person with way too much time on her hands, and so she drives her hard working, well providing spouse crazy with unnecessary drama. Her screwing around was just another way to occupy her empty life; the dying guy thing was an added bonus for her as it somehow made her previous actions completely above reproach.
Look, everyone would have been better off if Wilkinson had just left her for his secretary, who seemed to appreciate him for who he was. Instead he acted like an abused dog, his open craving for his wife's affection increasing with every kick she gives him. I'm not anti PC or anything, it just didn't ring true, even after taking into account all of the harsh realities of middle age we all tend to face. The ending for me was (and not the director's intention I am certain) depressing. The movie spent the last 80 minutes convincing me that these two people just don't belong together, so I found no joy in the promise of their relationship continuing. I'm not above wanting my emotions manipulated by a story, it just has to be somewhat plausible and not hackneyed. Is that asking too much?
My score: 4/10" 0
+805 Not even Emeril Lagasse cooking can save this disjointed, overheaded idiotic nonsense, starring emeril lagasse as a TV chef from the food channel,who with help of the crew to try to make the show better, poor plot and stupid script throw this show down the drain, Robert Urich wasted in the poorly supporting role and sadly this was his last one ever(R.I.P.),
This is the worst show of 2001 and it will be on the list of the worst shows of this decade.
I Feel Very Sorry for Emeril Lagasse for making this sitcom, he even said himself it stunk.
It's hard to believe that they are the same producers of designing women that did this mess.
TV Review: 1 Star 0
+806 I finally saw LAURE and I have to say that I equally enjoyed it and was dismayed by it. What's great about it is the atmosphere, the music, the location, the cinematography and the beautiful cast. The story is non-existent for sure but with these movies it doesn't really matter. The pace in languid and the settings are exotic. The film has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, it also has a few things going against it. The first thing is that the gorgeous Annie Belle and the handsome Al Cliver have no chemistry whatsoever. Because the two are playing a couple and are on screen for almost the entire length of the film the lack of chemistry between the two is a definite liability. According to IMDb, Al and Annie were a real couple when they filmed this movie. They sure kept their attraction to each other from showing on screen.
The other problem with LAURE is that some sex scenes are just ineffective or even ridiculous. There's one sex scene that stands out as one of the silliest I've ever seen in any soft porn flick: our young blonde couple are picked-up by a helicopter pilot who happens to be a cross-dresser! The pilot flies over the city to pick up his girlfriend (!) and they have an orgy of sorts in the helicopter, in mid-air. And Al Cliver is filming all of this with his 16mm camera! I kid you not. Ridiculous. We later see that 16mm footage being edited on a moviola. While the footage rolls, Al and Annie start making out. This scene is actually good but the footage on the screen behind them was at times too much. Watching the footage of the cross-dresser getting it on with his bimbo while piloting the helicopter almost had me rolling on the floor laughing out loud. Is this supposed to be erotic or believable in any way? The last thing I want to see is a woman pleasuring a man in drag, certainly when the man in drag makes for such an ugly woman, while piloting a helicopter, no less. Al and Annie getting it on was cool as was the music during the entire scene. I just wish the footage on the editing screen wasn't so silly.
Speaking of drag, another dull plot point in LAURE which really drags the movie to a crawl are all those moments with the great Orso Maria Guerrini and his two wives. A married threesome is an interesting idea but it hardly registers here as hot or even interesting. The two women are sorta dull and we rarely see the three having sex. In fact, Orso keeps his clothes on for almost the entire film, even when he's with Annie Belle. This is another minor complaint about LAURE: there's nudity but it's not as much as other films of the same era. It just needed more skin to punch it up.
Except for those minor complaints and the drag queen moments, LAURE is actually very watchable. I love these kind of softcore films from the 1970s when the attention was set on mood and atmosphere, not the crude stuff we see today.
p.s.: make sure to watch Emanuelle in Egypt, which stars Annie & Al but also another famous screen couple, Laura Gemser and Gabriele Tinti. The music in that movie is also great. 1
+807 The comments of the previous user are harsh indeed. One wonders if they have even seen this beautiful sweet film. As for being so nasty about it in front of the writer/director..well thats just plain rude! For those who grew up in the eighties, it is an artful piece of nostalgia and a sweet story well acted and produced. Irish film-making sure has a lot of bitter angry people involved with it and the spleen venting comment made about this is evidence of it.. As people we have a choice; give out and moan about the people who actually go out there and make stuff or make something yourself.. I know which one is easier... Do yourself a favour and watch this film and see how a short film is made... you won't be disappointed 1
+808 I first saw this movie on IFC. Which is a great network by the way to see underground films. I watched this movie and was thinking it was going to be pure drama and a story line that doesn't hold water. But it really was a worth while watch. The main character is in such rough shape, and you hate to see him deny help, but no matter what you just can't hate him. His devotion to The Beatles and John Lennon is a great metaphor for his life and the helplessness he feels.
The atmosphere of the film is also great. At times, you feel like you can see what he sees, feel what he feels in some situations. This movie does not leave you wanting to know more, or disliking a loophole in the plot. There are NO loopholes (in my opinion). I have always been a fan of foreign films, especially now with movies being made so poorly in America. I really enjoy the foreign settings because I feel it can take you on a trip, and sometimes understand a different culture. This movie did all those things to me and more. Please watch this movie and if you're new to foreign films, this is a great start. 1
+809 Absolutely the best thing I have ever seen on TV. It was both entertaining and informative. The reason I found this site is an attempt to find out how I can again see it.
In the light of present understanding of history we have to sympathize with Gen. Leslie Groves who was responsible for the nuts and bolts of running the Manhattan Project. Most certainly he was not as paranoid about security as most have thought in the past.
The casting for the real life people portrayed was outstanding. It was the first time that I noticed Sam Waterston as an actor. Except for height he looked very much like Robert Oppenheimer.
The early scene in which Oppenheimer is leading a class of graduate students was especially intriguing to me. 1
+810 No Holds Barred is a movie that should in no way ever be taken seriously. It sucks hardcore as a serious movie. Look at it more in the way that you should Plan 9 From Outer Space. They are one in the same in that they are both so bad they are funny. The funny moments in No Holds Barred are usually the ones that aren't supposed to be. When Rip (played by Hulk Hogan as only he can play them) grabs the limo driver out of the front after his first meeting with Brell (Kurt Fuller) hilarity ensues and it is one part of the movie that every person should see. It might be the funniest scene ever, I swear.
Anyway, how someone thought this movie would make money I'll never know and that person should probably be beaten into submission. I hope they at least got fired. This movie earns a 1 out of 5 on my scale and that one is just for the unintentionally funny parts. 0
+811 First of all I hate those moronic rappers, who could'nt act if they had a gun pressed against their foreheads. All they do is curse and shoot each other and acting like cliché'e version of gangsters.
The movie doesn't take more than five minutes to explain what is going on before we're already at the warehouse There is not a single sympathetic character in this movie, except for the homeless guy, who is also the only one with half a brain.
Bill Paxton and William Sadler are both hill billies and Sadlers character is just as much a villain as the gangsters. I did'nt like him right from the start.
The movie is filled with pointless violence and Walter Hills specialty: people falling through windows with glass flying everywhere. There is pretty much no plot and it is a big problem when you root for no-one. Everybody dies, except from Paxton and the homeless guy and everybody get what they deserve.
The only two black people that can act is the homeless guy and the junkie but they're actors by profession, not annoying ugly brain dead rappers.
Stay away from this crap and watch 48 hours 1 and 2 instead. At lest they have characters you care about, a sense of humor and nothing but real actors in the cast. 0
+812 When one watches the animated Superman shorts of the 1940s, the similarity of the plots can become a bit boring - the adversary is most often a mad scientist in a hidden headquarter, threatening Metropolis with some evil invention - death rays, mechanical monsters, electric earthquake, magnetic telescope, what have you.
This one is refreshingly different. The bad ones drive around in a car, shooting and bombing, but the center of action is the gold train (on which Lois Lane travels, as the only press reporter, it seems). Train movies have their own typical ingredients, from the 1903 Great Train Robbery on, and quite some are featured here: decoupling cars in motion, running on the roofs, taking the steam locomotive from the tender in the back, fighting with the engineer, a switch turned to deroute the train on a side track, the fall (of people or the whole train) from a high bridge... it's all in the few minutes of this lovely piece.
But it wouldn't be a Superman film if he didn't do some incredible feats (involving balancing and high-precision placement) to ultimately win the day. If you're a fan of train movies, don't miss this. It's in the public domain and can be legally downloaded from archive.org. 1
+813 "Another one that slipped by the radar of most anyone. This little B produced gem is so full of new ideas in an old genre and so absolutely refreshing and inventive, that a dreadful feeling about the lack of cojones in today's cinema slowly overtakes your body. The final set piece is so innovative in its setting and style that it prefigures everyone from Tarantino to John Woo. Oh, and if you think ""dying lines"" are all cliche, wait for the dying line of FF. A piece of dialogue that could have torn you with laughter will take your heart. A true pleasure. Seek it and see it. You won't be sorry." 1
+814 One of the best western movies ever made. Unfortunately, it never got the recognition it deserved. The storyline, the action and the music was in my mind, one of the best. I give it a double A+. Randolph Scott gave a terrific performance along with the other members of the cast. The ending was one of the best of any western made. 1
+815 I LOVED this movie. You can't buy it, rent it, or find it... but it's a keeper.
Wonderful chemistry between Braccho and Walken... and Ferrar....
Terrific non stop action and reactions.... loved it.
I've watched my pirated copy maybe 6 times in the last decade... each time showing it to someone who never heard of it.
Find this movie and watch it.
So many films are on TV over and over again - without any of the wit and style of this little film.
I didn't know it was made for TV... my copy is an 8 track I pirated years ago... I hope it lasts. 1
+816 "I am not sure who recommended Surveillance to me, but I think I have an idea: one of the ""Fat Guys At the Movies."" The person said they were astonished by how great it was and said it was one of the goriest/disturbing movies. (I'm paraphrasing and doing this only by memory, so forgive me if I misquoted.) At any rate, I made the decision to watch it. So I take full blame for my own miscalculation in watching one of the most horrible, predictable and STUPID movies I've ever seen. Strange, I doubt I've ever called a movie ""stupid"" but that was the first word that came to mind about one-third in and stayed in my mind until the end.
Where to begin? Unbelievable premise and reactions, incredibly brain-dead characters (could blame the writing or the actors, or I'll just blame both) and enormously bad acting. I'd sooner believe Bill Pullman as President of the USA than a FBI agent here. (Of course, there's a reason for that, and I'll partially go into that.) And to top it off, if you can't figure the so-called shocking ""twist"" in the first 5 minutes, then you must have arrived late to the theatre or came into the room to watch it late. Don't worry, they'll tell you the ""twist"" every five minutes thereafter.
There's been some serial killer(s) on the loose in the most depressing town in the county, or world. But there's more to the story! Some dumbass and corrupt cops like to blow out tires for their own amusement. Could there possibly be more? Oh, yeah, there's a family, well maybe not, but there are four humans, one boy, one girl and an adult couple. The girl says she sees things with much less conviction than Cole sees dead people in The Sixth Sense. There's gotta be more to this than what I mentioned! That's what makes a movie interesting! Adding as many subplots that may/may not be developed is the way to go! Okay, then I'll continue. We have goofy FBI agents that made me laugh. A pair of giggling druggies who's shocked at first their dealer OD's but then resorts to robbery. A gosh-tooting great-guy cop who must've been put in for comic relief who's always battling an angry/suspicious cop. And finally, (poor, poor) Michael Ironside who didn't just phone his performance in, he barely text it in.
None of these work. They're all told in various forms of presence tense or flashbacks, and believe me, you'll lose all sense of caring after the first of many subplots begin. In addition, the reaction some of these characters are the most shocking of all. I guess I'm referring mostly to the cops, but mainly the girl who did or did not just lose her family and barely blinks.
This stupid, stupid movie stinks. It's barely gory as the person that recommended it said it was, unless his exposure has been limited to Goosebumps stories. And what's with the title? Surveillance? Oh, I get it; it's because it was used in 1/50 subplots just to film interviews. Since that's so random, it might as well been called COP CAR, BULLET or COFFEE. Just stay away from this horrid mess." 0
+817 This movie was *good* relatively during the first parts of it.
We have a story, from 3 points of view. So let's find some clues and complete the story.
Oh wait...none of that stuff matters because the FBI guys are the bad guys! Though that was a great twist...it was almost a terrible twist. I immediately downgraded the film from a 7 maybe 8 to 3 based on the last 10-15 minutes of it.
Does anyone else not see why the twist is so bad? Yes, it's a good shock. But it is bad because it has absolutely nothing to do with the preceding hour and twenty minutes. There's no connection to the killers.
The killers are in about all of 5 minutes of this movie (as killers) and the two FBI agents are only in 15 minutes of the previous hour and twenty.
We get it...surveillance...Oh, the Killers are voyeurs. WHICH MAKES NO SENSE, because they were only described in limited terms as just being psychopaths. And the hour and twenty minutes of surveillance we are watching of the 3 stories goes out the window as everyone is dead in 5 minutes.
All of this makes the ending even more ridiculous. Oh, they killed a bunch of FBI agents in the beginning...what FBI agents sleep together? All in the same room. To be found and murdered by amateurs and then impersonated by people who know nothing about being FBI agents? A cop 3 feet away apparently can't hit either one with a standard police issue pistol that can shoot several shots. I hate movies that try to make you feel like this could be real when they make absurd leaps they think we will believe.
The other thing is the movie ends about 10-15 minutes after they are revealed as the killers with a girl standing in the field somewhere... 0
+818 I had seen this movie before, but I could not remember it was this fantastic: it has a fun plot, Madonna fumbles around the city with pumas etc. causing a commotion. And the music is just perfect! And the happy ending! Who´s that girl is a great choice for a romanticist like me. In my opinion this could be even the best Madonna movie I have ever seen! 10/10 1
+819 "Mind you, it's not supposed to be, but it is. As a wee tot, I watched this movie in the theatre (Being a huge wrestling and Hulk Hogan fan). All I remember from the night is we were the only ones in the theater, and that I didn't really like it very much. I blacked the rest out, and for good reason.
A poor film on par with the greats like ""Gymkata"" and ""The Pumaman,"" ""No Holds Barred"" is a movie set in the high stakes world of pro wrestling. Well maybe the stakes aren't all that high...and quite frankly I feel dirty just calling these people ""professionals"" at anything. And really, except for the first scene, there's no wrestling to speak of. So I guess movie is about the marginally low stakes world of amateurish beating-the-c***-out-of-people. Sounds good, right?
Hulk Hogan plays Rip, the champion of the WWF (Never let it be said that Hulk Hogan was typecast, this and movies like Thunder in Paradise showed how he challenged himself with deep roles that really pushed the limits of his talents). Essentially he's playing himself, but with a wardrobe that's more black and blue than the Hulkster's red and yellow. He also has this hand gesture he does. It's kinda like the ozzy devil sign people make at rock concerts, except you stick your thumb in the air, and you curl your index finger in. My friend claimed that it was supposed to look like an ""R."" Try and see for yourself. If that looks like an ""R,"" well, then, Mars needs women. But anyway.
Kurt Fuller, with his overacting detector obviously on the fritz, plays a TV exec with his slightly homoerotic heart set on getting Rip, who's evidentally bigger than Elvis, on his network. He won't have any of it (And exits the office with a triumphant hand gesture to no one but the camera), and so the movie follows Fuller trying to boost ratings and get back at Rip. He does so when he creates his brilliantly titled ""Battle of the Tough Guys."" Marketing genius, this guy.
From the numerous hand gestures, to the rather idiotic fight scenes (All played as if wrestling is very real and deadly serious) to the overacting, to the far too frequent shots of Hulk in nothing but undies, this movie has everything you'd ever want in a dumb movie. It's frivolous, not too taxing on the mind, violent, and includes the phrase ""What's that smell?"" ""DOOKIE!"" ""Dookie?""
A classic for all time." 0
+820 "Karen and her boyfriend Jerry move into their new Los Angeles apartment.They discover an old brass bed that Karen takes a liking to,unfortunately it has a really sinister history involving kinky sex murders.""Deathbed"" tries to be a creepy supernatural tale,but fails miserably.The action is slow,the acting is nothing special and there is no suspense whatsoever.Even the sex scenes are lame.The climax is pretty gory and violent,so fans of splatter should be pleased.However the first hour of ""Deathbed"" is deadly dull and offers some tired horror movie conventions and cheap scares.Definitely one to avoid.My rating: 4 out of 10 and that's being generous.Watch ""Re-Animator"" or ""Castle Freak"" instead." 0
+821 "There are some great Canadian films. There are some crappy ones. Last night, I watched one of the crappy ones. It wasn't the typical Canadian film where it tried to be so different by being arty. This film tried to be some type of Hollywood gangster movie. It was terrible.
From the beginning I had a sense that it would be a bad movie. It had some of the cheesiest dialouge a movie can have. There was this voice over for one scene and then it never returned. That always bugs me, when filmmakers just use voice over when they can't think of another creative way to tell a story.
I know being in the Canadian film industry, I should support my fellow brothers, but this movie is junk. The premise is something like a Soprano's episode only not realistic. Some banker's mafia boss dad is on his death bed and orders the son to make the business legit. Not so original. And the workers complain about it, but they just take the fact that they will soon be out of jobs like nothing. To make it legit they use extortion. Irony. But not the good kind. Then some freak show girl who had an awful Elvis wig and birthmark that covered half of her face robs the main character and kinda rapes him. Anyways, this guy for whatever reason now likes to dress up as girls. Then this banker hooks up with a hooker, when he has a beautiful future wife at home. But he falls for the hooker because the hooker dresses like a man and puts make-up on him. She blackmails him with some photos of him wearing bra and panties. Yet, he still loves her. He also has no reason to leave his fiancé, but he does in order to be with the hooker.
For a movie about organize crime and sexual fetish, there was neither action nor sex. It was like a late night Cinemax porn movie without the good stuff. The would-be sex scenes weren't hot or sexy. It was all too amateurish. The movie had nothing going for it, just the lame plot.
I don't think it was the actor's fault. I think they had a terrible script to work with. What stuck out the most was the ridiculous characters. The bad guy's name was Uncle Bunny or something. But the name wasn't important. It was they all were cliché. The dialouge was laughable throughout the movie, and fellow movie-goers laughed aloud at some of the movies ""serious"" moments. Then, the worst of it all. It had to be the cheapest ending. If you can ever remember playing shoot out as a kid with either imaginary guns or toy guns. That was basically the ending of the movie. But I was more than happy it ended, and I had to warn my fellow Canadians to not waste time or money watching this film." 0
+822 "Documentaries about fans are always mishmashes, and never worth seeing through, but I found this one, made by some of the fans themselves, more than usually unenlightening. As a veteran of the original Tolkien craze, forty years ago, I'd hoped for more than the obvious--which doesn't always equate to the true. If there's anyone living who doesn't already know the nature of a fandom, any fandom, from having been or known a fan, he won't discover it here. Between irrelevancies, platitudes (to which the actors from the films are particularly prone), and acting out (by fans making the most--if not the best--of their one shot at fame), I could glean little of the special appeal of LOTR, the special emotional responses it evokes, and the range of the special creative forms those responses can take. In addition, the film is rather lazy: it slights some facts that could have been got across with little effort, e.g. what the exact legal loophole was (the wording of a copyright notice) that permitted the books' unauthorized publication in the U.S. (Speaking of which: I take strong exception to the film's dismissal of the covers on that edition as ""irrelevant"" and ""psychedelic,"" which they were not. They were the work of Jack Gaughan, a very able sf illustrator of the period, and some fans, including me, found them more apt, and more attractive, than the covers on the rival set.)" 0
+823 This film did a wonderful job of capturing NYC stereotypes at there best. If you want a simple, cute story however, you won't find it here. The related tales are woven together in a manner that does an excellent job of capturing the close-knit yet contrastingly anonymous lifestyle that is Manhattan. A perfect watch for those who enjoy and can laugh at New York life in its most natural state. 1
+824 "THE HAND OF DEATH most definitely rates a ten on a scale of one to- due, in no small part, to John Woo's masterful direction, coupled with Kat's superb cinematography: some of the leisurely tracking shots alone are worth the price of a rental; there are moments when this one borders on becoming an art-house film. Both James Tien and Sammo Hung make for the kind of villains you can't help but love to hate. Tien is particularly good as the baddest of the bad. It's a role reversal the likes of which I don't think I've ever seen before (Tien normally played a hero and, in fact, with his moustache, I didn't even recognize him at first). Sammo's goofy ""buck teeth"" only make an already unsavory character seem even more flawed; that he also happens to be a skilled martial artist makes him even less likable- in a villain you love to hate kind of way. His choreography of the fight scenes throughout is fantastic. Jackie Chan appears briefly (early on and late in the going) as a blacksmith, and I believe I actually glimpsed Yuen Biao somewhere along the way. Tan as the lead is nothing less than magnificent." 1
+825 Unfortunately this original mix of action and laughs is kept from cinema fans as it sits rotting in the Columbia vaults for all eternity. A shame since this may be Jack Starrett's strongest film and features a witty script by a young Terrence Malick and fully realized performances by its two leads Stacey Keach and Frederic Forrest who turn to a life of crime so they can get the money to open a seafood restaurant. Many standout scenes include interrogation by bathtub and electric razor, and an intense shootout in an abandoned building as it's being torn down by a wrecking ball! 1
+826 "This isn't among my favorite Hitchcock films, though I must admit it's still pretty good. Among the things I really liked were the presence of Jimmy Stewart (he always improves even the most mediocre material) and the incredibly scary looking assassin (who looks like a skeleton with just a thin layer of skin stretched over him). Although it cost the studio a lot of money, I didn't particularly care for Doris Day in the film--she seemed to weep a lot and belts out ""Que Sera"" like a fullback. Yes, I know that she was supposed to sing in that manner, but this forever made me hate this song. Sorry.
The other complaint, though minor, I had about the movie was that it was a little ""too polished"" and ""Hollywood-esque"". The original version (also done by Hitchcock) just seemed a lot grittier and seedier--and this added to the scary ambiance." 1
+827 "In a world full of films -- like ""You Got Served"" -- that blow your mind with its vast amounts of errors, you'd never figure that there would be worse films... until now. Ron Hall's ""Vampire Assassins"" does more than cheese you off. It KNOWS that you are mad at it. First: there are no assassins in this movie. In fact, there's only one good guy fighting in the whole movie. Second: The location... is basically one location: some jackass's house (or basement. It's up to you.). Third: The special effects (bluntly stated) can kiss my ass. Fourth: The acting beats ""Plan 9 from Outer Space"" in the worst-acting-ever category. Ron Hall can't act to save his life. Finally (and definitely not the smallest problem): THE EDITING. The person who edited this film better hope that I never find him. The cuts and shots are HORRENDOUS!!!! Other issues: Lighting (virtually none), the fact that the guy on the cover isn't even in the movie, and the fact that this film exists.
To sum this film up, let us just say that I tortured the DVD copy before taking it back to Hollywood Video (don't worry! I used the MVP membership, so it was free!). NEVER SEE THIS FILM!!!!" 0
+828 "This is without doubt the worst movie i have ever seen. And believe me, I have seen a lot of movies. The unbelievable twist the movie makes - going from an extremely bad ""Alien lifeforms inhabit earth"" movie with sickening bad acting, to a film that tries to spread an Archchristian ""Judgement day is at hand, seek Jesus or though shall burn for all eternity in the fiery debts of hell"" message - left me stunned after being tormented for 85 minutes. Even religious Christians must be ashamed or furious by watching their beliefs being posted like this. I didn't know what to do with myself when I watched the horrible acting that could have been performed by 7-year-olds. Simply disgusting. I am not a Christian nor very religious. But if I had been, I would no longer be afraid of Hell. Rich Christiano has shown be something much, much worse." 0
+829 This is a clever story about relationships and a display of three main categories of players in the game of relationships: playboys (Max), manipulative women (Alice) and the fools who may be indeed in love (Lisa, Muriel and Lucien).
Max and Alice are very unlikeable and perhaps despicable characters but who are always in control in the game leaving their partners around in the dark. But as the profusely discussed ending tells us, as veteran players as Max and Alice were, they would be happy to part ways anytime they see fit as if the game was just announced to be over and each one of them could not care less to get on with his or her own life and play another game with some other anonymous people when another opportunity presented itself. Lisa, Muriel and Lucien might be the ones who felt like investing something real in a relationship, only not being able to realise that they were the baits in the game and the ultimate losers (as far as what we were shown is concerned....who knows if they are also advance players of some sort in their worlds not shown to us on screen).
This is a very fast-paced, delicately crafted and seductively witty story with an enticing execution by the cast. It also deserves some deeper thinking: how much is real in a game of relationship? 1
+830 This movie was not very well directed. they almost totally disregarded the book.I guess they were trying 2 save time. the only upside 2 me was that the actor who played finny was cute. Some of the dialog between the main characters appeared a little gay which was not the case in the book. Major parts of the book were once again chopped out.You lost the over all effect it was not as haunting as the book and left me lacking severely. Also the strong language although it was brief was very unnecessary. Also i was surprised ( not pleasantly) by a new character that was no where in the book.One of my favorite characters (leper) was poorly interpreted and portrayed. He seemed more sinister in the movie than the real leper was in the book. Over all disappointing. 0
+831 OK, I just flipped channels and caught DW3. I watched it knowing it would be trash..BUT..as a person who has seen tons of films, this one stands up there as one of the most purely bad films I have ever seen...I'm not kidding. It is so bad you have to watch it, like a bad accident you can't turn away from. Sometimes these kinds of films work, IE, Troma movies...but watching Martin Balsam and Charles Bronson slum it up like this is painful....What's even funnier is I pulled up IMDb to see what other people said and it actually scores a 4.1/10??? I can't believe it made it past 1.5! Equally as funny is this is not even the pinnacle of this series...somehow this garbage warranted part 4 and 5? And to top it all off, some dude's comments on here referenced this as the best of the series and his favorite film of all time??? Statements like that scare me about this world! 0
+832 If there is such a thing as beautiful horror, this film is one of the best in this genre. It is a horror movie, which despite not being void of gore scenes relies more on psychology and masterful building of the tension in order to create thrills. And it is one of those movies so beautifully filmed, where each scene is a full world of symbols and details, all serving the scope and genre that it can be called but beautiful.
It is not an easy story, with two sisters returning to their father and step-mother mansion after having spent some time in a psychiatric institution. They cope hardly with the death of their mother and they try to protect a world of theirs, defending them against the adult world. So the film seems to be at its most external layer. Actually the film slowly evolves to something very different, at slow pace, but no frame is lost to convey the sense of thrilling beauty, so I will not say much more. Watch it, it is one of the best in the genre of Far East horror films that conquered recently the world cinema and it really shows that they succeeded to do it for good reasons. 1
+833 "Everything about this movie was bad, the acting was bad and the plot was bad. And were is all the blood and gore that was in ""Demons"" which is a good movie and it was not scary at all. My Brother said that this movie was bad but I had to give it a chance since the first movie was very good. When the movie was over I understand why my brother thought this movie was bad. The only plus in this movie was the music by ""The Smiths"" and ""The Cult"", but this is a movie and the music soundtrack is not the most important thing. And I saw that it has been released four sequels after this film, I haven't seen none of them but can they be as awful as this one, I have no plans to see them but maybe I will see them some time." 0
+834 Most of Wayne's B westerns are kind of fun in a naive way, but this one really stinks. The editing is terrible, and the direction and pacing is completely lethargic. Most of the cast stands around waiting for the mute guy to write down his thoughts on a pad of paper, and I was bored. Sorry, Duke, but this gets a 1. 0
+835 This movie is amazing because the fact that the real people portray themselves and their real life experience and do such a good job it's like they're almost living the past over again. Jia Hongsheng plays himself an actor who quit everything except music and drugs struggling with depression and searching for the meaning of life while being angry at everyone especially the people who care for him most. There's moments in the movie that will make you wanna cry because the family especially the father did such a good job. However, this movie is not for everyone. Many people who suffer from depression will understand Hongsheng's problem and why he does the things he does for example keep himself shut in a dark room or go for walks or bike rides by himself. Others might see the movie as boring because it's just so real that its almost like a documentary. Overall this movie is great and Hongsheng deserved an Oscar for this movie so did his Dad. 1
+836 A dark, yet humorous tale involving a cop who has a first hand experience with vampires and decides he must quit his job to pursue these evil beings.Most of the film contained questionable acting,plot, props, and filming. The fight scenes were as hokey as a middle schooler's rendition of a WWII battle. The lines delivered were spoken as if the actors had no motivation for being there. The props were bad because they did not even look like they could function in the slightest amount. the majority of the film appeared to be shot in someones basement (in some scenes you could see the rafters overhead in a scene that was not supposed to look like that of a basement). The plot had no motivation to move forward or go backwards, it just appeared to stand still at times with no reason for some characters actions. I felt at times the sounds effects were out of place for this horror type genre and more of a cartoon series. It is similar to the movie Blade, in that he is an African American vampire hunter. However, that is where all similarities end, and the movie looks closer to a Saturday Night Live spoof. 0
+837 Whether one views him as a gallant cavalier of the plains or a glory hunting egomaniac, debates about the life and military career of George Armstrong Custer continue down to the present day. They Died With Their Boots On presents certain facts of the Custer story and has taken liberty with others.
He did in fact graduate at the bottom of his class at West Point and got this overnight promotion on the battlefield to Brigadier General. His record leading the Michigan Regiment under his command was one of brilliance.
It was also true that his marriage to Libby Bacon was one of the great love matches of the 19th century. Libby and George were married for 12 years until The Little Big Horn. What's not known to today's audience is that Libby survived until 1933. During that time she was the custodian of the Custer legend. By dint of her own iron will and force of personality her late husband became a hero because she would not allow him to be remembered in any other way.
I think Raoul Walsh and Warner Brothers missed a good opportunity to have the Custer career told in flashback. Olivia DeHavilland should have been made up the way Jeanette MacDonald was in Maytime, and be telling the story of her husband and her marriage from the point of view of nostalgia and remembrance. Even then the cracks in the Custer legend were appearing, but if done from Libby's point of view, they could be understood and forgiven.
Sydney Greenstreet gave a fine performance as General Winfield Scott. The only problem was that Scott had nothing whatsoever to do with Custer, he was retired and replaced by George B. McClellan in late 1861 while Custer was still at West Point. I'm not sure they ever met. But Greenstreet does a good characterization of the ponderous and powerful Winfield Scott. A nice Mexican War story should have been what they gave Greenstreet instead for his very accurate portrayal of old Fuss and Feathers.
The film though is carried by one of the great romantic teams of cinema, Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland. This was the last of eight films they did together. The last scene they ever did for the cameras was Libby's farewell to George as he leaves to join his regiment for what will prove to be his last campaign. Both their performances, Olivia's especially, was a high point in their careers at Warner Brothers. We know through history that Custer is riding to his doom, that and the fact that this was their last screen teaming give this scene such a special poignancy. If your eyes don't moisten you are made of marble.
As history They Died With Their Boots On leaves a lot to be desired. As western adventure that successfully mixes romance with the action, you can't beat this film at all. 1
+838 "Although i don't like cricket at all and i have seen this movie 13 years ago, I still think it is one of the best coming-of-age movies ..i remember the day i returned home from my school and sat down to have my lunch, I saw the opening titles of that movie and then....i was so immersed in it that i felt i was there, it really affected me personally. i still remember how i felt when i first saw it ,i felt that the poor boy was a friend of mine, going through the same adolescent experience we were having in those days. what i really liked about that movie is the main theme of a ""shy"" boy fantasizing about ""kissing"" his dream girl, no offense but if that was an American movie, you would certainly see-at a certain point, mainly climax- the ""shy"" boy ""making love"" to his girl, and i really can't grasp this contradicting concepts till now...i have a simple request ,if anyone knows how to get this movie on a DVD by mail ,please let me know cause i need a shot of memories..Thanks" 1
+839 "This film is truly pathetic in every conceivable department. awful, awful, awful. It's only around eighty minutes long, but believe me you'll feel like you're watching an Andy Warhol film (then again twenty hours in the life of the empire state building would surely be far more interesting).
Where to start... the putrid script, the disgusting cinematography, the so bad its bad acting, the spectacularly dismal effects, dreadful music, or just the wafer thin plot that thouroughly resembles a sieve. This film is an incoherent shambles
A particularly noteworthy scene takes place outside a cafe when Dominic Pinon decides to shoot a cat, cue the waitress watching through the cafe window who comments with an average English accent ""God damn"". To right that woman. God damn this horrendous monstrosity.
Everyone involved should be thouroughly ashamed of themselves. Let us hope that the director never finds the funding to work again." 0
+840 "Fritz Lang directed two great westerns: ""Western Union"" and ""The Return of Frank James"". The Frank James movie equals ""Jesse James"". ""Western Union"" is one of Randolph Scott's great westerns. I have never seen Robert Young in a western before; he is terrific as the telegraph employee. This is the only movie I can think of that is about the telegraph company opening up in the west. It is a high-geared story about the telegraph in the west, a triangle love story, and about loyalty.
The supporting cast is superb. Dean Jagger, who made a few westerns, plays the telegraph manager. Virginia Gilmore, who plays Mr. Jagger's sister, is the love interest in the movie. Ms. Gilmore had a short career in movies. She quit films in 1952 and became a drama coach. She is primarily known as the first Mrs. Yul Brynner. It is great to see Slim Summerville in a movie with Mr. Scott again. They were in two other great movies: ""Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm"" and ""Jesse James""." 1
+841 The DVD version we bought had Sandra Bullock on the cover, but we've discovered it was a picture of her from another movie. Unfortunately, she is in this movie very little. You can, however, see how far she has come.
The one other bright spot in the movie, besides her very small part, were a few of the location scenes, shot in NYC and New Jersey in the 1980s.
The sound is terrible. Sometimes the background noise is so loud that the dialog is difficult to hear. Sometimes the dialog has been redone without any background noises at all, which is disconcerting. For example, sometimes when they are in the car, the noises from the car are too loud, and then suddenly there is absolutely no extra noise at all. The director is fond of close-ups on faces, and then it's clear that the movie has been over-dubbed because the words don't match the lip movements. Through most of the movie, the voices sound like the people are speaking into a tin can.
Background music, when there is music, is distracting instead of adding to the movie.
The direction is laughable. Goofy camera angles and sound effects make the movie look like a joke, especially during times when there is supposed to be tension, like in the middle of gun battles. The writing is terrible. There are some subplots that make no sense, and most of the characters come off looking very stupid because there is no explanation at all to their motivations. The writer/director tries to explain some of the relationships between the men that were together in Vietnam, but none of it makes sense. These top assassins and former soldiers don't seem to be able to see other people's shadows or hear other people moving. The actors go from calm to panic and back to calm again without any warning. It's simply a combination of bad directing and bad writing.
The production values are so bad that at first, we thought we had stumbled on someone's student film that just happened to have Sandra Bullock in it. If you like laughing at really poorly done student films, then this movie is for you. Otherwise, avoid this movie. 0
+842 "typically, a movie can have factors like ""arousing"", ""good feel"", ""sense of purpose"", ""plot"", etc. There's always something that can be taken out of movies, its just a matter of how compelling the reason is, for me to own it in my collection. 'Tale of two sisters"", as they call it when it was released in my country, has tremendous feel and an eventually (mostly) self-explaining plot. i love horror movies that revolve around a house. titles that come to mind are ""The Others"", ""The Haunting"", ""The haunting of Hell House"". this movie will be a another great example that i will remember. the movie had extremely rich colour, in the way the house was decorated, in the clothes that the characters wore, in the open-skied daylight scenes that is in contrast to most horror movies, which, typically makes use of desaturated tones and gloomy environs (think Honogurai mizu no soko kara, Dark Water, which is another show i like) that gives this film a sense of aesthetics and joy when it wasn't in its, more, gripping moments. the characters are extremely believable. this may be partly attributed to the familiar setting of this movie. maybe domestic issues are easier for both myself as well as the actors to identify with, and the actors become their characters with exceptional finesse. the director toys with timelines, in order to give the audience the story in bits and pieces, allowing them to come to their own terms of interpretation, instead of presenting everything in a linear fashion. this is a positive aspect of this film, in my opinion, and, perhaps, it is my interpretation of this movie that allows me to find it enjoyable. i would definitely look out for this on DVD." 1
+843 "The recent release of ""Mad Dog Morgan"" on Troma DVD is disappointing.This appears to be a censored print for television viewing. Some of the more violent scenes have been edited and portions of the colorful language have been removed. Anyone who viewed the film uncut will be mad as hell at this toxic DVD version. ""Mad Dog Morgan"" deserves to be released on DVD in the original theatrical cut. However, even as released on DVD, the film is still one of the better depictions of bushranger life in nineteenth century Australia. After having toured the Old Melbourne Gaol, with death masks of convicts on display, it is ""Mad Dog Morgan"" that comes to mind." 0
+844 Well, I'll begin with this: I love horror-movies, not even the worst plot or the most insanely terrible acting will ruin the experience as long as there is a certain amount of gore and suspense present. Second; this is the worst movie of all times. It even beats Mean Guns, and the attack of the killer tomatoes. And for that I pay it homage.
However, the involuntary humor was only funny until half the movie had passed, after which point everything was so so sad. To my great surprise, the reviews where somewhat divided; and you guys who rated this piece of C-movie-crap from 7 and up; I KNOW YOU'RE JOKING! GOOD ONE!! HAHAHA! Because if there is any reason in the world, and we have just an tiny bit of the same notion of what quality is; you can't be for real.
Everything worth to be mentioned about the contents has already been summed pretty good up, so I'll leave it.
MINOR SPOILER ALERT
But the scene where the cloaked rubber mask guy drags the woman back and forth through the dog-kennel for ten minutes, with o so terrible music score and the mind blowing dialog between the two, really does it for me. 0
+845 "It's true that ""They Died With Their Boots On"" gives a highly fictionalized account of George Armstrong Custer's (Errol Flynn) life and career, but a remarkable one, especially with regard to the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Because it is not a given that a 1941 movie tries to portray both the US-American cavalryman and Native American leader Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn) in a favorable light. I'm almost tempted to say that ""Little Big Man"" in its unqualified anti-Custer stance seems unbalanced by comparison. Further, one should not be mislead by the title of the picture this isn't just a movie about the Battle of the Little Big Horn, it's a movie about that shows the unreliable West Point cadet, the famed Civil War hero, the Indian fighter, and, last but not least, the husband.
The movie begins with Custer's time at the West Point military academy, where his recalcitrance and insubordinate behavior lead to frequent demerits. During a punitive military exercise, he meets his future wife, Elizabeth Bacon (Olivia de Havilland), who, like Custer himself, is a native of Monroe, Michigan. Custer intends to court her, but the outbreak of the Civil War calls him away. Custer's legendary bravery is shown in a sequence of battle scenes, the greatest of which is devoted to his engagement with legendary Southern cavalry general Jeb Stuart during the Battle of Gettysburg. While on leave, he travels to Monroe and courts Elizabeth, who promises him her hand in matrimony. Immediately after the war, Custer and Elizabeth Bacon are married.
With the Civil War over, Custer is demoted, doesn't get a real command, and has to go through the painstakingly slow process of promotion in the small, professional American army. As he starts to drink, his wife intervenes in his behalf with former general-in-chief Winfield Scott. Custer is given the command of the US 7th Cavalry, which he trains to be an elite unit. Neither Custer nor Crazy Horse are desirous of battle, but greedy businessmen and corrupt politicians decide to build a railroad through Indian lands in clear violation to earlier treaties. Custer explicitly acknowledges the justice of Crazy Horse's cause, but rides into battle to do his duty as a soldier, exposing the conspiracy of the moneyed interests in a letter he writes on the eve of battle.
""They Died With Their Boots On,"" though short on historical accuracy, is as good as war movies and Westerns in the 1940s got: Both Custer and Crazy Horse are played by major actors, neither the Indians nor the Southern Confederacy are denigrated, and the courtship scenes with beautiful Livvy de Havilland are just charming. The only minus, and that's why I can't give this picture a full 10, is the undercurrent of racism in the portrayal of African American servants; Elizabeth's servant Callie is the stereotypical, overweight, good-natured, superstitious black mammy.
It is also interesting that the movie does not find fault with either Custer or Crazy Horse, but with the greed of the railroad companies pressuring Washington politicians with semi-criminal methods into breaking assurances they had given to the Native Americans. Just a couple of years later, the insinuation that American entrepreneurs could even think of doing anything remotely questionable would probably have been taken as a hint that the film makers were communist sympathizers.
Needless to say that ""They Died With Their Boots On"" omits the fact that Custer's overly aggressive tactics often bordered on the foolhardy, greatly overstates the importance of his engagement with Stuart, and doesn't mention the lack of reconnaissance prior to the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Nevertheless, Custer was seen as a war hero by his contemporaries and had some spectacular exploits to point to in the Battles of Brandy Station, Gettysburg, Trevilian Station and others, though his feats of arms were not as decisive for the Civil War as ""They Died With Their Boots On"" suggests.
In any event, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" is a well-made war movie with Western elements, three outstanding performers (Flynn, Quinn, and de Havilland), and offers a positive view of Native Americans as well as a negative one on big money, which wouldn't be seen in major Hollywood productions for decades to come. It would deserve a 10 if it weren't for the racist minstrelization of African Americans." 1
+846 """The Man Who Knew Too Much"" (1955) is Alfred Hitchcock's own remake of his 1934 thriller about a married couple (James Stewart and Doris Day) on vacation in Morocco where they got caught up in a nightmare that include murder, espionage, assassinations and the worst of all, kidnapping of their 10-years-old son. The movie which Hitchcock himself considered superior to the original is a great fun. Stewart and Day have a good chemistry together. The film is filled with the wonderful comical scenes and dialogues as well as the scenes of chilling suspense.
The inclusion of ""Que Sera, Sera"" proved to be a stroke of genius because rarely the song fits the content and plays such an important role in the movie like ""Que Sera, Sera"" did in ""The Man Who Knew Too Much"".
Hitchcock also treats us to the live music playing from Arthur Benjamin ""Storm Cloud Cantata"" for almost ten minutes while scene in London's Royal Albert Hall where the assassination of a very important politician was attempted takes place and both, the scene and the cantata are simply marvelous." 1
+847 Nicole Finn (Madonna) is just being released from prison. Although she is ordered to go by bus to Philadelphia, she wants to stick around the place she was arrested. This is because she claims she has information that would clear her record. Louden (Griffin Dunne) is assigned to escort her to the bus by his future father in law. Louden will be driving around the city anyway (in his future mother in law's Rolls Royce), picking up the wedding ring and a rare big, big cat for an eccentric collector. Nicki, however, starts the ensuing mayhem as soon as she jumps in the Rolls to take over the driving. Between big cats, taxi drivers, hit men, bridesmaids, and a wedding cake with guns, lawyer Louden knows he's not in Kansas anymore. Is there a way out of the madness? This film is a wild trip down comedy avenue. Madonna and Dunneare perfect foils to each other, making their connection uproarious, as they play out their roles as an ex-con and an uptight, button-down lawyer, respectively. The script is laudable in it's ability to send the viewer into fits of hysteria as one implausible scene gives way to the next one, and the next. Everything secondary, from the supporting actors to the scenery to the costumes, are also quite nice. If you know someone who is in need of a jolt of joy, rent this movie for them. You will both be cheerio pronto. 1
+848 Spoilers: This movie has it's problems, but in the end it gets the message across. I liked it because it ends the way things really do. The nice guy tries and tries, gets his heart broken several times, but in the end there is no typical hollywood ending. It ends the way such things always end, or at least always have in my own and friends' experiences. Anyone who thinks that the ending to this isn't how it really happens, as the first comment seemed to, believing that the girl would come around, realize she's dating an asshole who treats her bad because he doesn't care about her at all is either naive or lives in a more perfect world than I. I give it 7/10, extra points simply because it wasn't afraid to end on a down note, give no real resolution, just the main character left heartbroken, confused and alone as so many men of countless generations have been before. 1
+849 "There were many 'spooky' westerns made in the 30s and early 40s, and although this has a strong beginning, it isn't one. Randy Bowers (John Wayne) stopping at a 'Halfway House' saloon, finds it to be full of dead bodies, the bartender's corpse draped over the bar holding a gun, eyes watching Randy from behind holes cut through eyes in a picture, and a player piano playing ""The Loveliest Night of the Year.""
It was the result of a robbery by the Marvin Black gang, to get Ed Rogers' $30,000. Randy is an investigator who ""works alone,"" who wastes little time in getting arrested, escaping (with Ed's daughter Sally's help) and literally landing in the midst of the Black gang's hideout behind a waterfall. It all moves along fairly quickly. Only one too many chases after Randy slow it down.
We even get George Hayes, clean shaven and playing two parts-- Marvin Black, the vilest villain, as well as the Good Citizen, Matt the Mute, who communicates via handwritten messages. Having him play two opposite roles was a good idea, but the writing down of messages thing gets old real fast, even for him, as he finally gives up doing it near the end saying to Sally, ""Ah, I'm fed up with this!"" You can find George playing a vile, vile, double crossing villain in the serial ""The Lost City"" (1934).
I think this is the only 'Lone Star' film in which the title relates to, or is mentioned in the film! Sally offers her hand to Randy and says, ""He's not alone anymore!"" Then cut to their arms around each other as they look out facing a lake. Sally's running off with Randy seems too abrupt and not sufficiently prepared for. Too much time spent on horseback escaping the sheriff.
Not that bad considering everything, but not that great either. I'd really give it a 4 and a half." 0
+850 "Food always makes a good topic in movies, as ""Chocolat"" showed. ""Babette's Feast"" is the same type of thing. Babette Harsant (Stephane Audran) is a French cook who flees her native land after the repression of 1871. She moves to a very religious Danish village. The people in this village simply have no use for joy. That is, until Babette cooks them one of her exquisite meals.
It's not just that this movie deals with bringing fun to a place that has never known it. Like other Scandinavian movies (and non-Hollywood movies in general), it shows that a movie can hold your interest without the use of explosions, car chases, etc. This is one movie that you can't afford to miss.
One more thing. Do you think that the Danish word for ""feast"" sounds a little bit like ""tastebud""?" 1
+851 "The 3rd in the series finds Paul Kersey (Bronson) turning vigilante to get revenge on the thugs that murdered his old buddy. I don't know why this movie shoved me into it, but somehow it did. I found myself rooting for Bronson to wipe the floor with those punks. Every time he blew one of them away I felt good. This movie does not take itself seriously, but what if it did? There is a good build-up to the fireworks finale in which Bronson goes on a rampage. But as far as acting and plot go, it just doesn't measure up. If I lived in that neighborhood, I would get out as fast as I could, but it seems like the people are asking for trouble. I know there is that mentality that we need to save our streets, but there is a limit here folks. I had to give it a 4. Sure there are good ""blow 'em away"" scenes but that's about it. At that time, Bronson was 64. I'm sure if those thugs really wanted to they could have their way with Bronson. Bronson takes the place of a Schwarzanegger or Stallone in this movie. This movie gives you a sense of rejoice. The common man can save the neighborhood, save the day. To sum it up, this is far from being the original Death Wish, but it is rather good if you are just looking for an hour and a half of shoot 'em up." 0
+852 OK, I normally don't add comments on movies, but I finally watched a movie that was so utterly full of bullsh*t and riddled with incompetence that I just had to warn people about. Blackwater Valley Exorcist is loosely about a wife-beating/pederast/priest and this podunk family of horse freaks, and to make a long story short the youngest daughter who was molested by the priest but in love with the hillbilly ranch hand gets possessed. Along with a heroic god shunning Mexican gardener who once participated in a exorcism, the wife-beating/ pederast/priest manage to save the day, but not before the possessing demon is able to jump over to a hooker who the town sheriff made blow him. All in all this movie is the biggest pile of useless (I could get very descriptive with this part but why waste my energy on this movie)sh*t I've ever seen. Any and all persons associated with the making of this movie should be sterilized so that they cannot pollute the earth with their useless spawn. 0
+853 "Actor turned director Bill Paxton follows up his promising debut, the Gothic-horror ""Frailty"", with this family friendly sports drama about the 1913 U.S. Open where a young American caddy rises from his humble background to play against his Bristish idol in what was dubbed as ""The Greatest Game Ever Played."" I'm no fan of golf, and these scrappy underdog sports flicks are a dime a dozen (most recently done to grand effect with ""Miracle"" and ""Cinderella Man""), but some how this film was enthralling all the same.
The film starts with some creative opening credits (imagine a Disneyfied version of the animated opening credits of HBO's ""Carnivale"" and ""Rome""), but lumbers along slowly for its first by-the-numbers hour. Once the action moves to the U.S. Open things pick up very well. Paxton does a nice job and shows a knack for effective directorial flourishes (I loved the rain-soaked montage of the action on day two of the open) that propel the plot further or add some unexpected psychological depth to the proceedings. There's some compelling character development when the British Harry Vardon is haunted by images of the aristocrats in black suits and top hats who destroyed his family cottage as a child to make way for a golf course. He also does a good job of visually depicting what goes on in the players' heads under pressure. Golf, a painfully boring sport, is brought vividly alive here. Credit should also be given the set designers and costume department for creating an engaging period-piece atmosphere of London and Boston at the beginning of the twentieth century.
You know how this is going to end not only because it's based on a true story but also because films in this genre follow the same template over and over, but Paxton puts on a better than average show and perhaps indicates more talent behind the camera than he ever had in front of it. Despite the formulaic nature, this is a nice and easy film to root for that deserves to find an audience." 1
+854 This is easily my favourite film. A tragic romance intertwined with a complex mystery whose threads are all but invisible until they all unravel at the end in one fantastic rush. Sheer brilliance.
I'd love to see some more of Gilles Mimouni's work, but at least according to imdb, he hasn't made any other features. Has the high quality of this work made producing another too daunting a task? Has he moved (back) into some other sphere of creative endeavour? I certainly hope this won't be his final feature but I can't really blame him if he decides to stop with this gem as his only contribution to the world of feature films. 1
+855 This movie is almost unknown, but it is very good. In a lonely Danish town, two old sisters live remembering a far youths, when, due to a strict puritan education, they had to reject happiness. Lonely, then, the live in a dignified austerity, until Babette, who flies from Paris, frightened by the horror of the war, arrives. In few time, she will be able to turn the goodness and love she received when she arrived. A good lottery prize lets her organize a great banquet, following the best rules of French gastronomy. All neighbourhoods are invited (all fanatically puritans). They accept, but they pact to not show any trace of pleasure or enjoyment, as it would be a sin. However, the seductive force of the delicious meal they eat, that they become seduced by the sensuality of French gastronomy. The banquet end in a very felt, though quietly, happiness. The love between humans has awaken. The miracle of rise the human kindness due to the pleasure of the sense has begun. The movie is surprisingly good, but it is not for all tastes. During most of the movie, nothing happens, all is so quiet and so peaceful, that during many minutes, you can only see the life of the inhabitants of the town. But, as the movie develops, it becomes more precious, when Babette wins the lottery prize (after 30min movie), the show begins. The author is able, with a perfect directing, to show us how Babette prepares the banquet, how she mixes all the ingredients with the most wonderful one (Love), all told in a quiet delicious way, with a perfect knowledge of photography and acting. Then, as the banquet goes by, the quality in showing us how the mood of all eaters changes due to the meal, only with first shots, with impressively filmed scenes one after another is simply astonishing. In addition, the tact with the colours and the photography is also superb, almost every scene of the movie is like a picture, so work is involved there. If you are able to admire good cinema and are able to realize that sometimes the way on telling you something rather than what is told is more important, this is your movie. If you happen to like good meals and just love the good gastronomy, probably, you'll feel amused, as most feelings of the movie will be familiar to you. An Oscar totally deserved. The only problem is its slowness at setting up the story, but, I can forgive it (I hope everyone too) 1
+856 "I of course saw the previews for this at the beginning of some other Lion's Gate extravaganza, so of course it was only the best parts and therefore looked intriguing. And it is, to a point. A young college student (Sarah)is finding riddles all over the place and is becoming obsessed with answering them, and in doing so she's unwittingly becoming involved in some game. Now that's fairly intriguing right there but unfortunately it all gets rather muddled and becomes so complicated that the viewer (like myself) will most likely become frustrated. Characters appear with little introduction and you're not really sure who they are or why Sarah knows them or is hanging out with them. All of this has something to do with this woman who tried to drown a young boy years ago and her reason for that was that it's ""all part of the design"". In reality, it's all part of the ""very sketchy script"" and when the film is over you'll find yourself feeling that you've lost about an hour and a half of your life that you want back for more productive uses of your time, like cleaning the bathroom, for instance. 4 out of 10." 0
+857 While trying to build a major mall or complex or something like that, a wealthy landowner ignores ancient Native American artifacts buried on the land, and unleashes the Bone Eater...a creature who goes around and kills people in search of his fallen friends or something like that.
Indeed this movie had to be a Sci-Fi Channel original. If it wasn't, then the director should never direct anything again. The effects in the film is laughable at best, and the Bone Eater monster is nothing but a CGI-animated being added into the frames at a later date. The actors don't even look all that frightened when they see the thing (probably because they really don't, and they're just terrible actors). It's a great comedy, though, even if it's supposed to be pure horror. 0
+858 Worst pile of drivel to date! Everyone involved with this production should be ashamed of themselves. Not one single element of the movie was anything slightly like an original idea. A first grader telling you a story about nap time is more entertaining. 0
+859 "Mixing small town sheriffs, high-school students, fake rock music, and some weirdo who kills for, well, no reason in particular, this film is essentially a re-make of ""The Giant Gila Monster"" - except without the gila monster, of course.
Now, anyone who has actually seen ""Giant Gila Monster"", knows that it is one of the worst made films of all time, frequently so slow, it's not even funny. And I can't believe that by 1967, ""Giant Gila Monster"" had earned such a reputation that young directors were just dying to get to work on a sequel, let alone a remake. So will someone please explain to me why this film was made?! The dance sequence, by the way, is historically interesting, although about three years out of date; but even that's spoiled, since it goes on... and on... and... on...." 0
+860 "Also titled--> The Magical Castle--> This one is a stretch. Why bother? Why create another rockbart and then add another story line that has nearly nothing to do with the play nor swan lake. Only some girlfriend of rockbart, the stolen book of forbidden arts and the original characters (not voices remain). Stripped to to its bares this is a continuation by a thread. Next thing you know some bird will have memorized the ""forbidden arts"" and Swan Princess 4: the magical bird will be born. Thankfully though the chapters are supposedly closed and this will beginning but bad ended trilogy will come to a close." 0
+861 I really don't know if this was supposed to be science fiction or horror. It was confusing to say the least. What really upset me, however, was the lack of story development between the characters.
The Sheriff's (Bruce Boxleitner) 17-year-old daughter (Clara Bryant) is stuck with him for the summer, and they don't spend 30 seconds on screen together at any one time.
The hot Native American (Jennifer Lee Wiggins) apparently has the hots for the Sheriff, but they don't spend any time together either.
The hot secretary (Kristen Honey) ends up dead and she had more acting ability than the other two put together.
The bad developer vs. the Native Americans is an overused story, but I personally like evil developers getting theirs as I live in Florida.
The only reason I stayed with this was the creature. It was original. I have never seen anything like it and I am a sucker for new creatures. 0
+862 "Even my five year old was bored.
Very predictable, and overacted. This movie couldn't make up it's mind as to whether it was slapstick, or wry commentary on the state of ""pee -wee"" sports.
Characters were underdeveloped, could have done more with the connection between father and son both coming from an orphanage.
Did not like the reference regarding the goalie slipping the laxative to his teammate...very mean spirited for a kid's movie.
Typical ""Mafia"" behavior was boring and stereotypical.
The dog, however, was so darn cute!!!!" 0
+863 "What? - that was it? The town sheriff (John Agar) blows up the mutant gorilla with a stick of dynamite hidden in a mannequin? Did I just write that? Did I just see that?
With instrumentals by The Wildcats, ""Night Fright"" is one flick that never deserved to be made as late as 1967. The heyday of the gorilla was well over, and anyone other than Ray Corrigan in an ape suit is just asking for trouble. Remake this in black and white and set the story about thirty years earlier and you'd have at least a 4.0 rating on the IMDb. But sadly, this one never should have stood a chance of seeing the light of day. Oops, there's another quirk - you can never tell if it's day or night in the story, since they seem interchangeable with one another.
I'll give you this though, a couple of the early malt shop scenes looked like they could have gone on the air as Coke commercials. Thinking about it now, those were probably the best looking and best lit scenes of the picture; Coca Cola must have paid for them. Had they seen the completed movie, they might have been better served to prevent it's release." 0
+864 "This forth film in the ""Angel Guts"" saga, which at only a few minutes above an hour (it just feels much longer) , is also the shortest, which is perhaps just as well as it's also the most uninvolving of the series.Nami, a department store clerk, is interested in another part time job. Her fellow worker at the department store introduces her to modeling for a porn mag called 'red porno'. But when her other employers found out about her naughty pictures they decide to fire her. And she gets some unwanted admirer. Oh yea and she likes to masturbate ..ALOT. Using various household items. The wall to wall sexcapades masks a lack of discernible plot and pushes this one far too much into exploitation territory, not unsurprising though given that the Director of this one is Toshiharu Ikeda (""Evil Dead Trap"", ""Beautiful Prey""). Perhaps his sensibilities just weren't suited for an Angel Guts film.
My Grade: D
DVD Extras: Commentary by Jasper Sharp; Bio/Filmographies; a 36 minute interview with Toshiharu Ikeda; Original Sleeve art; and Trailers for this and 4 other Angel Guts Films (High School Co Ed, Red Classroom, Red Vertigo, & Red Porno) all available in Artsmagik's Box-set, but for some reason the 6th film ""Angel Guts: Red Flash"" is not in the set" 0
+865 "Call it manipulative drivel if you will, but I fell for it. Sure, there could have been more character development. Yeah, there could have been better cinematography and less of a constant ""movie of the week"" score, but Ed Harris was impeccable, Cuba Gooding adorable and touching, and let's face it people, in real life, how many of us really get to know the motivation of others. Not many. We did get a little glimpse into the coach's motivation (a very provocative dialog in my opinion, not to be soon forgotten) so in my opinion, this was a lovely tribute to one human being who broke out of his ""comfort zone"" to reach out to another human being, and in the mean time, touched the lives hundreds more. A lesson we all need to me reminded of. Why is it that the right thing to do is so often the hardest thing to do? I recommend this beautiful little movie to anyone with a heart. You won't be disappointed. And bring your Kleenex. 8/10" 1
+866 Here's a decidedly average Italian post apocalyptic take on the hunting/killing humans for sport theme ala The Most Dangerous Game, Turkey Shoot, Gymkata and The Running Man.
Certainly the film reviewed here is nowhere near as much fun as the other listed entries and is furthermore dragged down by poor voice over work, generally bland action sequences, a number of entirely tasteless scenes such as a prolonged rape sequence and some truly stupid and illogical points throughout.
Take for example towards the end of the film, when our hero manages to infiltrate the compound of the villains. He initially kills a sentry and leaves him in his jeep. Upon discovery of the said corpse, the villains response? (bearing in mind that our hero has come to brutally murder them all) They resolve to wait until the next morning to look for the culprit (!!!!!!!!!!)
However, I suppose to be fair the film remains nonetheless about watchable if you can suspend your disbelief during such stupid scenes and does benefit immensely by the presence of the always excellent Woody Strode (even if his screen time is very limited)
Not a classic by any stretch of the imagination but still just about worthy of a watch for Italian B-Movie enthusiasts. 0
+867 I am the sort of person who never, ever watches animated movies, but I make an exception for Thumbelina and the Swan Princess. Being absolutely in love with the first installment of the series, I bought this and sat down to watch it with a very biased mind, determined to love it because I'd spent money buying it. I finished the movie, and all I can think is THE HORROR!!! I wanted to like it, I really did. I tried very, VERY hard to like it. But I couldn't enjoy a second of this grueling film. The songs made me feel like ripping my ears out of my head. The dialogue was so lame I felt myself twitching with frustration and irritation every time someone opened his or her mouth. The villain was laughable and I felt myself wanting Derek and Odette to die in the end... and I was absolutely in love with them from the first film.
I am going to try repress the memory of this movie, because it almost destroyed the first one for me. There is one song in the movie in which there are a series of flashbacks to the first film. The difference in animation between the two is made very obvious, and I began yearning for the first one and wishing I'd never set eyes on the third.
Do yourself and favor and don't waste your time. 0
+868 "Naked Deanna Troi!
Richie's brother Chuck (from ""Happy Days"") with a reverse mohawk!
Death Wish 3 has all this and more, including one clever scene where Chuck Bronson's character sets up a mousetrap like device that brains a punk when he opens the window.
Chuck also places a board with a bunch of nails on the floor near another window and smiles when he returns and sees bloody footprints leading away.
All I can say about Death Wish 3 is that it is one of most incomprehensible ""serious"" movies that I have ever seen--loaded to the hilt with mayhem, and nearly zero police response, despite the use of military weapons to mow punks down by the score.
As I understand it, Bronson disowned this film, but happily cashed the check from Golan Globus.
If you enjoy quality movies, avoid this one, but if you're in for a cheap ""Jackass"" kind of thrill, check it out." 0
+869 "Blackwater Valley Exorcism is a movie about a possessed young girl. Do I need to describe any more of the plot to you? The Exorcist and The Exorcism of Emily Rose are two terrific terrifying movies. Classics (IMO). Blackwater Valley Exorcism (BVE) is not. Not by a long shot. It's certainly not as terrible as a low budget copy of The Exorcist could have been. From start to finish it has the feel of a ""made for Sci-Fi channel"" production. It's one of those movies that will probably be spoofed and ridiculed on Mystery Science Theater 3000 (or a similar show).
The make up and effects were absolutely laughable. The acting was horrendously bad. There was not a single performance that didn't lead to me rolling my eyes or giggling. Oh, except maybe for Jeffery (Re-Animator) Combs as the sheriff. The script wasn't THAT terrible but it certainly wasn't anything special.
It seems like through most of the movie everyone is more focused on who is sleeping with who than they are with the demon possessed girl in the other room. Oh, there was something I learned from this movie. Apparently if your teenage daughter is possessed by a demon then all you have to do is lock them in the room. C'mon. And if your daughter is possessed don't worry too much because all it does it make them talk in funny voices, eat rabbits, try to stare you down, and put fog machines in their bed. Other than that there is nothing to worry about. Apparently she was possessed with a low budget D-List demon.
There was none of the ghastly deeds done by A-List demons like crucifix intercourse, painful body distortions, or even projectile vomiting.
Totally laughable movie. Not worth even a discount rental.
2 out of 10." 0
+870 We found this movie nearly impossible to watch. With such a super cast, it's a shame that the writing and direction were so awful. The excruciating pace at which the story was told was maddening. The flash-backs were clumsy. The characters were one-dimensional. The heavy-handed metaphors -- the river, the cat -- were repeated way too often.
The movie Nobody's Fool, based on another novel by Russo, was infinitely better, probably because it was more tightly written and directed.
The photography in Empire Falls was lovely. Too bad it wasn't a travelogue.
I read the novel and enjoyed the writing style but had some quibbles with the novel itself. I would give the novel 4 out of 5 stars. Perhaps the screenwriters and director were so awed by the novel's reputation they felt they had to include every darn thing in their movie. This was supposed to be a television movie, guys, not Books on Tape. 0
+871 "The best thing about ""The Prey"" is the tag line...""It's not human and it's got an axe""! The movie itself is a padded stinkaroo....endless insect and wildlife shots make the viewer wanna die! No slasher fan will like this garbage.....Watch ""Friday the 13th"" again and burn any copy of this film you find!
It also rates as one of the 25 worst films ever made!" 0
+872 I watched Gomeda on movie theater at my city. My friend took away me and I was really curious what would be it looked like. Well, I must say This movie was not a horror,may be we can say that is 'Fantsastic experimentation'...OK here I go anyway... But there was a lot of shooting,acting,dramatic,theatrical and storytelling problems.I can understand because of director is very young and Gomeda is his first feature film.OK Directing of this film was not pretty bad,I see.Unfortunately, due to the restraints placed on the film by its extremely low budget, the visuals are often as murky as the storyline.And there is no powerful Gothic scenes.As a horror movie it really fails, no scares at all and it is quite muddled and boring. Some people say 'Gomeda' is an art movie, but I could not see a laughable,terrible and breoken off art movie like that.So, how can we say it is an art movie!Just funny! 0
+873 "The only reason I gave this movie a 2 and not a 1 was because for some reason I felt compelled to finish it out! Basically, I wanted to see if there were going to be any aliens, any UFO's, anything at all suggested by the title of the movie, the cover of the movie and the beginning of the movie! I was very disappointed to see religion being thrown into the mix the way that it was. This could have been used to the movie's advantage, but I felt, instead, that the movie was trying to send subliminal messages to me! Finally, how big was this cast's wardrobe!? I became so distracted by the number of different, and extremely bright, shirts each character had on in every new scene that I began to wonder if this movie wasn't really supposed to be classified under ""poor comedy"".
toe thumbs down!" 0
+874 Looks as if the Robocop writer has been wholesale looting The Vindicator. This is a very solid horror/action movie about a man set up in an accident to be used in cruel experiment. Anyone who have seen Robocop knows the story. Watch out for Pam Grier as a bitchy and darn good looking assassin. This highly effective, violent and bloody horror movie may not be to everyones liking, but this Canadian outing is well worth seeking out for anyone who is fan of the genre. 8/10 1
+875 "David Suchet is Agatha Christie's mustached detective Hercule Poirot in ""After the Funeral,"" produced in 2005. Anyone who has heard David Suchet speak with his own British accent knows what a shock it is, because his accent as Poirot is so perfect and organic to the character. Suchet is the Poirot of Agatha Christie's books, and although I confess a love for Peter Ustinov in the role, his portrayal doesn't have that much to do with what Christie wrote.
In this episode, Poirot is asked by a solicitor friend to investigate the possible murder of one of his clients. Enroute on the train, the solicitor recounts the events after the death - a strange will disinheriting the expected heir and the pronouncement of the man's sister that he was murdered. When Poirot meets the family, he discovers adultery, lots of secrets, another will and murder.
The story is excellent with rich production values and a wonderful, detailed depiction of the time period. All of the acting is superb, particularly from Monica Dolan, who plays Miss Gilchrist. Poirot here is without Hastings, his beautiful office, or Miss Lemon but he's effective nonetheless.
I had the privilege of seeing David Suchet on Broadway in ""Amadeus."" Breathtaking. What an actor - when he's playing Poirot, all I see IS Poirot." 1
+876 Nynke is a classy filmed movie in the same style as the Oscar winning film Character (1997). But this comparison immediately urges me to add that the latter was quite more exciting...
Sure, Nynke is a beautiful historic & costume drama (with fantastic acting by Monic Hendrickx!) in which you witness the personal growth of 'Nynke van Hichtum' in her marriage to Pieter Jelles Troelstra. The subtitle of this movie is 'a lovestory'. So it starts, and ends with their marriage.
But THAT is where the director makes a crucial mistake! Nynke's exciting, independent life started when the marriage ended. She wrote several children's books and travelled around the world. What a great life she has lived. But Pieter Verhoeff puts Nynke back in the trammels of convention that depressed her and that she struggled out of: the thought that her life extended just her marriage to Troelstra, being no one else but the mother of their kids.
Let's all hope for Nynke II! 1
+877 "It isn't TOO bad, but ultimately it lacks the quality that the Australian series has.
The jokes are few and far between, the actors are attractive (they shouldn't be), the film makers think far too much about the cinematography (it's supposed to look like a home video) and it's just like a serious version of Kath and Kim... it's stupid.
It's too normal to be Kath and Kim. Kath and Kim are supposed to be two curvy, middle-aged women who think they are hot and wear ridiculous clothes. There are no ""Look at me Kimmy!"" jokes. The fat friend of Kim is not fat at all and she's not even slightly stupid. She's a stereotypical black/Latino chick.
It's just not as stupid or funny as the Australian series. It doesn't compare. Nothing is the same. I admit, this show is pretty funny at times, but it is NOT anything like the Aussie series. I was looking forward to an American take on a bogan family. They failed. It's supposed to be REALLY stupid and hilarious, but the actors don't act stupid! To me, this is just a typical American TV show. It's a let down if you want it to be anything like the Aussie show.
2 Stars because it is an OKAY show, just nothing like what it should be." 0
+878 "THE worst movie I've ever seen, and I've seen allot. Acting is horrible, plot is awful, idea is terrible, and no research was done what's so ever! Ok, I admit, `Air Bud' was a pretty good movie, but not `Soccer Dog'. This ""dog"" is smaller than my cat! How can he possibly play soccer? Even for 10 years old kids it won't be a problem to kick the ball hard enough to brake the stupid dog in half! It's horrible, don't watch this movie." 0
+879 This is Clive Barker's masterpiece in my opinion. The movie has a great storyline and some amazing make-up and effects. The one thing I would love to see happen is a sequel. The movie was set up for a sequel and with improved technology the second movie could be incredible. David Cronenberg must appear in a sequel as well as Craig Sheffer. But this particular movie was a great original, creative and entertaining idea and I could watch it over and over again. Cronenberg was perfect in this movie and Sheffer added an interesting spice to the film. 1
+880 A family (A teenage boy, his mother and a stepdad), sick of city life, decides to move to the mountains to get away from it all and have a fresh start. However, their idyll is shattered by three brothers and their domineering father, who don't take kindly to newcomers on their patch. While having objects thrown through their window and being threatened in the street is just the start, the youth decides to make things even worse by having a relationship with the terrible trio's sister. With the law unwilling to do anything about it and the violence escalating rapidly, the lad decides to take matters into his own hands..
Veering wildly between hilarity and nastiness, this is one of the oddest exploitation movies ever made. At first, you can have a chuckle at some of the hammy acting and ludicrous dialogue given to the characters, especially the overwrought bad guys. But then, you get completely unnecessary scenes like a mother being raped while her son is forced to watch, or the thug's sister getting herself beaten up by her siblings for daring to sleep with our young hero. In fact, the whole view of women in the movie, which seems to be that they're pathetic creatures who scream a lot and can't defend themselves, is pretty despicable. But of course, there's the obligatory nude scene, which this time involves a young lady diving into a pool bra-less under a very thin T-shirt. Who cares about plot consistency when you have some willing young starlets ready to shed her togs. Right?!
The climax centres on the teenager, who up until now hasn't been able to sneeze without jumping, suddenly morphing into a Rambo clone and blowing off his assailants left, right and centre to save his stepfather who is being held hostage by the gang. It's completely implausible but hey, so is everything else in this film.. so at least you can't accuse it of not being consistent. So, rather than attempting to find logic in a place where the word doesn't exist, check out the IMDb pages for Janet Laine Green, Dehl Berti, Stephen Hunter, Jonathan Crombie.. etc. Notice a pattern emerging here? Their careers all hit dead ends. Why? Sit through this, and all will become clear. Remember kids, if you want to get ahead in this business, hire a decent agent and ALWAYS read the scripts they offer you. Please.. 3/10 0
+881 "Can you capture the moment? When first you hear rain on a roof? Some things are beyond the sum of their parts, expressing the poetry of life. The things that matter.
Poet Dylan Thomas captured the seemingly inexpressible ""A good poem helps to . . . extend everyone's knowledge, of himself and the world around him."" (Bob Dylan named himself after him). So why has it taken so long to make a film of the great Dylan Thomas? A simple biopic could have missed the point. Writer Sharman Macdonald has taken a different, better approach.
In The Edge of Love, she creates the world of passions and complexities that fill the poems so we can swim in them. The lives of four friends. Dylan, who lusts and loves to the full. Wife Caitlin (Sienna Miller), his feisty support. War-hero William (Cillian Murphy), who saves him from a street brawl. And then there's his childhood sweetheart. Vera. Dear Vera. Take your breath away Vera. She's Caitlin's closest friend. William's wife. And, like a muse, the 'star' in Dylan's dark sky.
It all kicks off in the 1940 London Blitz, with bomb shelters in the Underground. Enter Vera (an impressive Keira Knightley) under makeshift stage spotlights. She meets Dylan for the first time again in years, her heart is flushed. Their eyes shine through the smoke of the room. The purity of their former passion. Dylan (native Welsh-speaker, Matthew Rhys) is no sanctified, sanitised poet. Master of his vices he must experience them all fully. He introduces his beloved wife then continues to woo Vera.
The Edge of Love is a visual treat. The soundtrack leaves you wanting for more. Performances are possibly the best by these actors in their careers. As a lush love story it's pretty good. As an insight into Dylan Thomas and the reality of poetry in all our lives, not bad at all. And as a tribute to a great man, inspiring.
The production has been at pains to project the spirit of Dylan Thomas without compromising historical accuracy too much. Dramatic tension involves a pull between artistic freedom and conventional morality. Audiences looking for an experience based on the latter may be disappointed. And it will play less well to audiences whose boundaries are those of Albert Square.
Sharman Macdonald seemed aware of the headstrong nature of artistic freedom and its limits when she spoke to producer Rebekah Gilbertson (granddaughter of the real William and Vera). ""Think of all the things that you don't want me to write about,"" she said,"" because I have to have carte blanche."" For Macdonald, the limits were if she should cause offence to Dylan's memory. But for many artists, especially men, the limits are those which wife and family could set on them. A woman is not going to let lofty ideals interfere with practical common sense issues, and will even put her children's interests before her own (This occasionally happens the other way round, as when towering genius Virginia Woolf refused to let loving Leonard bring her down to earth - in The Hours).
In spite of the tension between Caitlin and Vera, these two women become closest buddies. It is one of the main (and very beautiful) themes of the film.
The film's colours tell a story in themselves. In a drab, wartime Britain, Caitlin and Vera are vivid highlights in an ocean of grey. Shortly after meeting Vera's lit-up-in-lights stage persona, we encounter Caitlin through her searing blue eyes, sparkling in a darkened railway carriage. Her dramatic red coat cuts a dash through streets of colourless homogeneity, triumphing on a beautiful staircase as she reunites with Dylan. But Vera's lipstick red brightness is less enduring. For her, marriage is second-best, even when she has become possessed with genuine love for her husband.
Outstanding cinematography extends to using montage to juxtapose images, in a manner similar to poetry's juxtaposition of unrelated words to create further meaning. Horrific war scenes in Thessaly are intercut with screams of Vera in pregnancy. Giving birth or is it abortion? We are not told immediately. Pain is universal and goes beyond time and place to our present day.
Constant echoes of Dylan's poetry throughout the film lead us beyond earthly opposites. It reminds me of Marlon Brando reading TS Eliot in Apocalypse Now. A light beyond the horrors of the world. A different way of seeing things. ""I'll take you back to a time when no bombs fell from the sky and no-one died ever,"" says Dylan to Vera as they walk along the beach. Elsewhere, Caitlin recalls childhood with Vera: ""We're still innocent in Dylan,"" she says.
There's a time to leave your knickers at home or share a universal cigarette. (Not literally, perhaps.) A time to be inspired. Enjoy what is possibly the best British film of the year." 1
+882 "As a history of Custer, this insn't even close (Custer dies to help the indians? I am sure the other members of the 7th Cav weren't consulted in THAT decision.) But as a western, this is fun. Flynn looks, and acts, the part of the dashing cavalier. And the ""Garry Owen"" is always nice to hear!" 1
+883 I would put Death Wish 3 in the same box as Stallone's Cobra and Commando. The box that I would sell for $2 at a garage sale with all the videos inside. The story is about the main character coming back from the previous movies' success to ruin it all with this load of trash. Why did the makers want to destroy the reputation of the past 2 films with this cheap junk. The story is so lame that had to be a outrageous sequel. I mentioned Cobra earlier because it has the same mood, that one man can kill 20 or 30 gang members without a scratch. Both this movie and Cobra were bent on showing the hero firing his guns at hip level and the enemy falling in large numbers. Police officers spend hours at the shooting range so why did they get gunned down by gang members firing aimlessly from their hips? This movie was so bad I thought for a minute it was Death Wish 4. 0
+884 "...instead, watch it as a great coming of age tale about African American males in the mid 1960's in the ghettos of Chicago. For all of you out there under the age of 50, ""What's Happening"" was a light-hearted rather quirky sitcom with very few serious moments that lasted four years (1975-1979) concerning a group of young African American high school kids living in a working class neighborhood. I liked it a great deal - it just has no real connection to this film. ""Cooley High"" started out as being the basis for ""What's Happening"", but its serious nature did not register well with test audiences, so it was redone as a comedy, even though the credits on ""What's Happening"" still read that it was based on this movie.
This film starts out light, but touches many aspects of life unique to the turbulent 1960's and also some other aspects of growing up that are timeless. The guys deal with sex, betrayal, joblessness, hopelessness, and even early death. The ending is quite powerful and serious, and the film has a great Motown soundtrack. Highly recommended. Unfortunately, this film is not new enough to be played on premium cable channels and not considered old enough to be considered a classic movie and played in the few venues for those films either." 1
+885 "I agree with all the comments posted so far: This movie was a waste of time and energy, for viewers as well as those who made it. Terrible CGI, awful script, stupid plot and hey, the setting is Alabama but it looks like California. But the worst thing has got to be the Native American angle on this, which pulls in every stereotype you can think of, from the chief surrounded by smoke, the angry warrior, people speaking without using contractions (""Do not do this thing!""), Native American pipes playing in thin air, etc. It just shows such a lack of respect and understanding that I was tearing out my hair. A Native American with any ounce of self-respect would have tossed their TV out the window at this trash. So in closing, I'd say this movie is pretty much an offense to everyone." 0
+886 I put this film in the queue on a whim after a recent trip to NYC, and I couldn't believe I'd never heard of it anywhere! It has all the makings of a cult classic, starting with the characters. They are archetypal roles we recognize from every stretch of daily life, but were so nuanced and fully realized by the actors playing them (Peter Stormare and Bai Ling's performances were particularly strong). Their interactions are poignant and grounded while at the same time brimming with a subtle, quirky humor that is (sadly) all too rare in American films these days. Writer/director Ramin Niami does a beautiful job of weaving these scenes together into a funny and moving portrait of a city of the past. Highly recommended! 1
+887 "This is truly, without exaggerating, one of the worst Slasher movies ever made. I know, it came out in the 80's following a tendency started by ""Friday the 13th"". ""The Prey"" copies the fore-mentioned movie in many aspects. The woods setting, the killer, the dumb teens, the gore, etc.
But ""The Prey"" is as bad as you might expect. I didn't even remember about it if it wasn't for coincidence.
Well, the killer is in fact human so don't expect a supernatural killer in the likes of Jason. The situations rather boring and lack of tension, gore, violence, etc. It just does not works for a slasher flick.
The acting is simply horrid. The score is horrible! a combination of boring instruments with cheesy 80's tunes?! I won't even mention the technical aspects of the movie because believe me, it seems that it cost only 20 dollars.
Please avoid this one like the plague. It's one of the worst movies I've ever seen, and that's something to say. Thank God it seems to have vanished from earth." 0
+888 I'll never understand why when a studio like Universal buys a musical it then butchers it when bringing it to screen. My first thought when seeing Ava Gardner and Robert Walker were starring I would be seeing something from MGM which did musicals best at that time. Boy was I wrong and disappointed.
One Touch Of Venus which starred Mary Martin, Kenny Baker, and John Boles on Broadway ran for 567 performances in the 1943-1945 season and Gardner, Walker, and Tom Conway play the roles that Martin, Baker, and Boles did on stage. The Kurt Weill-Ogden Nash musical with book by Nash and S.J. Perelman was a comeback vehicle for Mary Martin who reestablished herself as the Queen of Broadway after a disappointing venture in Hollywood.
Look at the names that went into this show. Given who was responsible for the book I expected to see some sparkling wit in this production. Instead I got a rather pedestrian screenplay, it was like all the wit was drained out of it. Doing her best to make up for it is Eve Arden playing her usual girl Friday role with Tom Conway, but it's even too much for Eve.
The story concerns department store window dresser Robert Walker who kisses a very valuable statue of Venus who springs to life in the person of Ava Gardner. Of course when the statue goes missing, Conway yells for the law and is suspicious of Walker, the last person to be with the statue.
The rest of the film is Walker dealing with Gardner and what will happen to both of them. For reasons I don't understand, Ava was of course dubbed by Eileen Wilson and Walker sings only a couple of lines. The singing is carried by Dick Haymes and Olga San Juan playing Walker's friends and coworkers. Of course on Broadway the songs were done by singers Mary Martin and Kenny Baker. You would kind of think that Haymes would be playing Walker's role at least. It was awkward to say the least.
Only three songs survived from the score, Don't Look Now, But My Heart Is Showing, That's Him, and the incomparable Speak Low. Haymes's silken baritone is shown to best advantage in Speak Low which was sung as a duet by Martin and Baker on Broadway. For some reason the lyrics of one of the greatest men of verse of the last century, Ogden Nash, were done over by Ann Ronnell. I suspect the infamous Code was at work here.
In Lee Server's biography of Ava Gardner he makes mention of a brief fling Ava had with Robert Walker when she had had a spat with her current man, Howard Duff. When Duff and Gardner reunited, Walker took it badly and didn't speak at all to Gardner off camera. I'm sure the fact that both of them were not in their best work didn't help matters either.
Hopefully some repertoire company will do One Touch Of Venus and you'll get to see it the way, Weill, Nash, and Perelman wrote it. 0
+889 Felix in Hollywood is a great film. The version I viewed was very well restored, which is sometimes a problem with these silent era animated films. It has some of Hollywood's most famous stars making cameo animated appearances. A must for any silent film or animation enthusiast. 1
+890 Wealthy horse ranchers in Buenos Aires have a long-standing no-trading policy with the Crawfords of Manhattan, but what happens when the mustachioed Latin son falls for a certain Crawford with bright eyes, blonde hair, and some perky moves on the dance floor? 20th Century-Fox musical has a glossy veneer yet seems a bit tatty around the edges. It is very heavy on the frenetic, gymnastic-like dancing, exceedingly thin on story. Betty Grable (an eleventh hour replacement for Alice Faye) gives it a boost, even though she's paired with leaden Don Ameche (in tan make-up and slick hair). Also good: Charlotte Greenwood as Betty's pithy aunt, a limousine driver who's constantly asleep on the job, and Carmen Miranda playing herself (who else?). The stock shots of Argentina far outclass the action filmed on the Fox backlot, and some of the supporting performances are quite awful. By the time of the big horserace finale, most viewers will have had enough. *1/2 from **** 0
+891 This is absolutely the best 80s cartoon ever, maybe the best cartoon of all time. It had everything action, adventure, thrill, and much more...
I can't imagine how hard it was for Ruby-Spears company to make this great cartoon, there has been spent a lot of money for this masterpiece of work and it was worth it, for example just the beaming down scenes were hard because I wouldn't call the 1980s for a great technology year with computers like now in the world we live in so the beaming down scenes were excellent!
The cartoons will never be the same as they were before, that is why I hope that they all will be released on DVD specially The Centurions as it's my favorite. I have the whole complete set of 65 episodes on DVD-r but it's not the same because if they were released on DVD the people in the world would be able to buy it and see the DVD's in almost every store which means a lot to the fans. My good friend Ted made this petition to either get the show back on TV or better on DVD, that is if we get many requests to get them back on DVD.
So please help us by signing the petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/6600F/petition.html 1
+892 "Horrible acting with the worst special f/x I've ever bore witness too. It's bad enough I wasted $3 to watch this crummy pile of crap, but it's the hour and a half time I lost that I could've been doing anything else like getting a root canal or volunteering for jury duty. Getting drunk couldn't even help this video.
To put it bluntly, I sincerely believe I actually lost a few IQ points during the course of watching this idiotic piece of mind-numbing ""work""! Perhaps I should have followed my own advice this time. Never expect a decent film if it's written, directed and produced by the same person, and never EVER expect anything of value from Jeff Fahey." 0
+893 I agree with Andy, this is a good movie. Kevin McKidd's character is believable throughout the film. We're forced to hate him and latterly sympathise with him. Paula Sage who plays Roberta puts in a good performance too. It's thought-provoking and emotive without any slush over-production. Credit to director Alison Peebles and writer Andrea Gibb for that. A very worthwhile viewing. The pace of the film is just right, raising just enough interest in the subject matter to reel you in, rather than bombard you with facts in a documentary style. Nice little soundtrack to go with the film too, again used sparingly, not to distract you from storyline. Recommended. 1
+894 "I have no idea why people are so crazy about the show. It is so boring. The jokes are not even close to what we usually say funny. It's like, Alex say something that is not funny nor interesting and then suddenly there's a laughing sound background. My friend and I just looked at each other with blank look as if we asked each other, ""What's so funny?!!"". Seriously, every time we watched that show, you wouldn't hear any laughing or coughing. Just a blank look. So we stop watching it. I am personally a fan of sitcoms, so I tried to watch the show. But the show us such a disappointment. This show might be one of the worst comedy sitcom ever..." 0
+895 "This is indeed one of the weakest films based on Agatha Christie's work, a lifeless, muddled mystery that clearly lacks the grace (and the budget!) of its predecessors (""Death On The Nile"", ""Evil Under The Sun"") and Donald Sutherland is a pale shadow of Peter Ustinov as far as screen detectives go (of course, he is playing a character much less interesting than Poirot). The film manages to coast as far as it does on the strength of Christie's plot alone (all her plots have a certain amount of inherent interest), but the direction is hopelessly flat. (*1/2)" 0
+896 """What's his name?"" ""Loudon."" ""Loudon what?"" ""Clear.""
That gag still gets me, TWENTY ONE years after the film was released.
I loved the film back then and I love it today. I must have watched this a hundred times back in the day, and when I bought the DVD recently I could still remember some of the dialogue.
Madonna plays Nikki Finn, a young woman jailed for a crime she didn't commit. When she gets out she decides to seek revenge.
Griffin Dunne (whatever happened to him?), plays an attorney for his fiancée's father (John McMartin). The future father-in-law asks Loudon to take Nikki from prison to the bus station and to make sure she gets on the bus, as part of a supposed new public relations programme. A seemingly easy task, but there are complications aplenty, some funny dialogue, and some admittedly stupid-but-funny scenes along the way.
Madonna has a stupid voice in this film, which until I was able to watch with subtitles made one or two lines of dialogue incomprehensible for me (hence only 8/10), but on the other hand I can't imagine her doing it in her normal voice.
This film shows Madonna's comic side (too lacking these days, perhaps), and she genuinely is funny in the role. Dunne makes a great foil, while Haviland Morris is perfect as the uppity fiancée.
Yes, it's predictable, yes, the jokes could be better, but I think this is a great film and will happily sit down and watch it 100 times more." 1
+897 "What can be said about a movie about a cross dressing gangster? Not that much. With the average indie style film-making, this film has the timing all wrong. Editing is just awful. As far as the gangster story, it might have been pulled off if the gangsters didn't lack character. Everyone just seemed to be there for some sort of punch line. None of which were funny. The usual suspects in this film are the hooker with the heart of gold, the dying mafia father that wishes his son would make his business legit, the best friend with the ""zany"" one-liners. But the main character, the gangster that likes to dress up like a girl. Only his motivation for dressing up like a girl is that he got mugged by a woman? Weird. The ending of the movie had to be the nail in the coffin. It was anti-climatic to say the least. I mean I understand how indie filmmakers don't have the equipment for a proper shot out, but they might as well been using water guns. Overall, I would say the hype leading up to it, (red carpet premiere in Vancouver), it was a disappointment." 0
+898 "Am I the only person who believes this American version is far better than the 1934 English film? The English version has no suspense, looks antique and very low budget, and has unexceptional acting (except for Peter Lorre). The 1956 version, besides having top production values, shows James Stewart as the perfect 'innocent' American abroad, and gives Doris Day her best role ever. Of particular note is the music - the music of the American film is almost classic; compare the ""Albert Hall' sequences of both, and you will agree that the Bernard Herrmann music is far more exciting than the original version (even though it's basically the same music!). The only flaw in the 1956 film is the ridiculous encounter in the taxidermy shop. I would appreciate any argument that can prove to me that the English version is better." 1
+899 """Cooley High"" is one of my favorite movies EVER!!! I think I saw this movie years ago on late night TV with my mother when I was little and I thought it was so funny. This movie was also referred to as a ""black American Graffiti"". Glynn Turman is wonderful as Preach and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is great as Preach's friend Cochise. There are some other great characters in it as well, and this movie has a lot of humor packed into it. From the beginning of the movie where Cochise goes to Preach's home to get ready for school to the sad ending of Cochise's funeral, this movie is one that will get you laughing all the way. There are a lot of scenes in this film that I like a lot. The scene where Pooter (another one of Preach and Cochise's friends) go to the zoo with them and gets the gorilla's feces thrown on his shirt (very gross, but funny as well), the first scene in the street corner cafeteria, the quarter party at this girl's house which became a disaster due to a fight, and some others are wonderful to watch. This movie even has a wonderful companion soundtrack album, which is packed with a lot of wonderful Motown hits and artists from the early 60s (only 6 songs on the soundtrack were done in '75, while the rest were from the '60s). The movie is mainly about two friends who dream about getting away from their impoverished and rough neighborhood after high school, but their futures seem almost out of reach, due to their innocent joy ride in a stolen car that two other hoods were responsible for, and Preach's relationship with his girlfriend, Brenda (played by Cynthia Davis) almost gets put in jeopardy. Go out and rent or buy this movie, and be ready for a load of comical entertainment!!! Get the soundtrack, too. It is a lot of fun as well!!!" 1
+900 Fantastic, Madonna at her finest, the film is funny and her acting is brilliant. It may have been made in the 80's but it has all the qualities of a modern Hollywood Block-buster. I love this film and i think its totally unique and will cheer up any droopy person within a matter of minutes. Fantastic. 1
+901 "This movie was the biggest piece of garbage I've seen in a long time.
It's marketed as as Sci-Fi when in fact it's nothing more than a Christian recruiting tool.
It tells you quite a bit about the state of the Christian church, when they have to resort to deception just to get you to listen to their sales pitch. But then again what do you expect from an organization that would go through such great lengths to help protect such an enormous amount of child molesters in their organization.
Religion is full of nothing but sexual deviants, hypocrites, and war mongers. Let's not forget, our bumbling former President actually came out and said that ""God told him"" to invade Iraq. And nobody questioned if he was hearing voices, or seeing things?
Anyway, going of the subject here. No this movie has nothing to do with UFOs whatsoever, it's nothing more than a religious production." 0
+902 "This is a very moving movie about life itself. The challenges a handicapped person must face in a land that expects perfection is brought to the forefront for all to see and hopefully understand. It should teach the bigots of society that we are all humans, and while some of us are gifted with a mind, heart and sound body, there are decent human beings that exist in the world that are not as lucky, or maybe, we're the unlucky ones. We don't always see the beauty in the world because we're wrapped up in our 'blind' ambitions, and see it only in one light ""what can this world do for me!!!"". Maybe we all wish we were like Radio, a loving happy individual...who loves everyone." 1
+903 "Cruddy, innocent..no smoking, drinking or bikers, but Jeremy Slate (good actor) and Jocelyn Lane (good actress) make this moronically feasible for a bad biker flick, post-biker (exploit) time. They knew it, we knew it...Adam Roarke and Slate are wasted..but they lived on.
A 3 out of 10. Best performance = Jocelyn Lane. Lane is the ONLY really to catch the final exploit biker film after RUN, ANGEL, RUN (which also has good actors - like Don Stroud, etc.). It was over. They knew it. They were trying to make a living. But, Jocelyn Lane (from two Elvis bad flicks, TICKLE ME and something bad one) in yellow and leather is the modern hot chick with J. Slate fighting for honor. It's worth seeing, but it sucks. But check it out. Well worth non-biker, non-smoker, non-boozing, ""biker"" types with hot chicks." 0
+904 "I was surprised that I liked this movie. But it reminded me of a 2004 version of the first Friday the 13th. There were a number of cheesy elements, yet at the same time there were many cool ones. The story line was good--predictable if you have seen more than one or two horror movies, but full of one-liners to make it worthwhile. There are some memorable scenes worth watching. A few issues I had with the plot had to do with the continuity of the characters. For instance in the opening scene the scarecrows (which were humans on stakes, whose blood was drained to grow the crops), looked very real, but later in the film they looked more like fake scarecrows wearing blue colored masks. There were more than several gaps in the plot, and the acting was mediocre, but at least it sounded like how real people talk, unlike Hollywood movies where the dialogue is really fake sounding when you think about it. The culmination of the last scene, when the main character says ""I'm not a Baker, I'm a Connell!"" and lops the head off of the scarecrow is satisfying, as his friends have for the most part been killed off by these creatures at that point." 1
+905 "All the criticisms of this movie are quite valid! It is pretty boring, and filled with all kinds of pointless ridiculous stuff. A couple exchanging nods over their ""good grub."" A medium shot of a desk as a phone rings until someone finally comes, sits down, and answers it at a pretty leisurely pace. Quadruple-takes or more when people look at things. Solitary banjo-tuning and playing, taking a break for a beer. Telling a joke to a fawn, about a big-mouthed frog trying to learn what to feed its babies, complete with many big-mouthed expressions (which are needed for the weak punchline). The sharing of cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches on oatmeal bread, which to the squeamish become unpalatable when there's talk of people burned in a fire. Lots of seemingly stock-footage close-up shots of animals, birds, insects, and spiders in the woods.
The movie starts with a forest fire, then at least a couple decades later some people in those same woods get killed by an axe. The killer evidently wasn't too satisfied by the axe he stole, and kills other people with other weapons of opportunity or his bare hands.
If it's true that the movie in the version available on the out-of-print videotape is cut, perhaps if there's a lot of footage that was cut, it deserves another look on DVD. Otherwise, it's simply not very interesting, and would probably try the patience of even the most hardcore outdoors-slasher fan." 0
+906 "I like Steve Buscemi. I like his work very much, both as an actor and a director. You could say that I am -into- Steve Buscemi. A Steve Buscemi freak. I lurv Steve Buscemi.
I remember when I first saw Buscemi's full length directorial debut, ""Trees Lounge."" I enjoyed the movie, although it wasn't as good as it could have been. It was -almost- there. It -almost- scratched that itch, the itch of wanting to see ""small"" movies about ""small"" people in ""small"" bars that are in ""small"" towns. It was close enough to where I would say that it was a very good movie - one that with a few tweaks could have been great. But that's OK. I like the movie and I've watched it more than once.
But this review is not about Trees Lounge. It's about ""Lonesome Jim."" When I saw the description of the movie and then I saw who's movie it was, I was excited at the prospect of finally seeing the movie that I knew that Trees Lounge could have been. But what I actually experienced was not unlike that of leaving one of those smalltown bars with a belly full of cheap whiskey and an armful of cheap floozy, heading back to your apartment with a mushy brain full of exciting prospects that inevitably disintegrate into the reality of alcohol-induced impotence and headspinning regurgitation.
In other words, this movie left me flat and unrequited and sorry that I wasted the time and the money that it took me to get to that state - the film equivalent of waking up next to that cheap floozy the next morning, or if you happen to be the floozy, waking up next to that stinking and farting and unshaven imbecile. The film had all of the substance of a stale white bread sandwich (with store brand white bread, no less) and the emotion of a cadaver. I am not sure what the point of this film was, and since it was supposed to have some sort of a point and was not an exercise in abstract surrealism that can get by without one then this lack of a point is a sin of omission. Sorta like those new cars that don't come with ashtrays anymore although there are millions of people who smoke and buy new cars (I'm not one of them, but hey, I can sympathize). Overall it was a boring film about boring people doing boring things and had none of the grit and believability that can carry and save such a film. I mean, Trees Lounge was about boring people doing boring things, but it was interesting.
I blame a lot of this on Affleck. Why do people keep casting these Affleck turds? They suck the life out of anything that they are connected with. One Affleck was in one decent film (and wasn't even the reason why the film was decent) and all of the sudden every butthole named Affleck is stinking up as many films as they possibly can. And Liv Tyler is no better. Being the daughter of a rock star does not necessarily make an actress. She is as lifeless as Affleck. These people simply do not rise from the flat page of the script. People pay to see films and they deserve to see actors and actresses with a bit of charisma - these two duds together don't have the spark of the old guy who hands out shopping carts at Wal Mart. I always thought that Steve Buscemi was the type of guy who would rise above this type of pablum, but oh Steve you let us down. This film makes me want to stuff you into another wood chipper." 0
+907 Don't worry when looking at the cover of the DVD, Sandra Bullock only appears at most 5 minutes in total in this cult classic. The entertainment value here is very high.
To name but a few of the many highlights that should be paid attention to:
- The doubled evil voices of the chief bad guys - The special gun cam - The weird masks and outfits of the hit killers - The showy ways to catch a bullet and hit the ground - The abundance of bottom-up shots - The spacey scene in which Bullock falls unconscious on the street - The over-cliché Italian mob guy Moe (LaMotta) - The cheap synthesizer background music - The mesmerizing overdone gun fetishism
And last but not least: the super corny fist-fight scenes. Wish there would have been more of those...
Extra point for the successful attempt at making me laugh out loud. 0
+908 "Even by the lowered standards of '80s slasher movies, this one stinks. The usual gaggle of oversexed teens heads for a ""forbidden"" part of forest, which burned in the 1940s and apparently left a sole angry survivor. Fast forward (actually, you'll want to fast-forward through much of this mess) to the present day, where a couple of campers are butchered; the teens follow in their wake, while a semi-concerned park ranger (a sleepwalking Jackie Coogan) and his healthier cohort (who spins a lot of time tuning his banjo) succeed partially in steering our attention from yards of run-of-the-mill nature-footage padding. Finally, more killings--but nothing you haven't seen a zillion times before. If you want to see the kids butchered, opt for SLEEPAWAY CAMP or the first FRIDAY THE 13TH over this" 0
+909 "I first viewed ""They Died With There Boots On"",about 1970 and though it has been many years since,this film and its impression remain.the cast was good to excellent and the lead man was truly heroic.When I first saw this film I knew the wisest as well as the only real position to have was to enjoy this film as a rousing bit of entertainment and then some.I felt then as I even feel now that the Silver Screen does not as such provide for a true depiction of much of anything let alone The Life of George Armstrong Custer,however the Director Raoul Walsh was to contribute to the real value represented in this film when I watched a semi-documentary with other great directors like Vincent Mennelli wherein these central figures talked about there accomplishments with valuable comments providing a glimpse into the Hollywood mind set.This is what I considered something of interest and where all of this became terribly interesting and very enjoyable.Yet, there have been so much made of all the problems with the silver screen and its story telling ability that some of the enjoyment has been lost and perhaps you would find that to be true here as well.Custer ranked 34 in a graduating class of...34.Much has been made of Custer's final class ranking,but of the 68 cadets who entered the Military Academy with him in 1857,half of them had already flunked out or quit by graduation day,June 24,1861.It is suggested in the movie as the various instructors are determining if a soldier is fit for command and then they come upon the name of George Armstrong Custer and there is to be certain an exchange between the two sides and here is where the Sargeant on Duty says in almost a low tone even to suggest as if that came out by accident""His squadron would follow him to hell,""Your at attention Sargeant,reprimands Tape.If Iam not mistaken when Flynn shows up at a initial battlefield it acknowledged that Custer did not see action right away and indeed he was doing work as a reliable attaché to not only Sheridan,but Hancocks forces as well only to end up for a time with the Army of The Potomac under General George McClellan.There is some truth to the audacity attributed to Custers battlefield heroics as was illustrated when in a counterattack ,""young Custer spurred his horse to the lead and boldly plunged in among the stunned Confederates.As a lone Union Soldier surrounded by rebels,Custers audacity shone through.He accepted the surrender of several enemy soldiers,including a rebel captain.Yet most outstanding was that in this action he personally captured the very first Confederate battle flag taken by the Army of the Potomac.This notable act of courage marked him as an officer of great battlefield promise.""Robert L.Bateman-Armchair General.There is a problem here and that is the telling of the story and the truth as to George Armstrong Custer,the story is good Hollywood entertainment perhaps even great entertainment but for whatever reasons all that could be told was changed for entertainment purposes.Though this maybe jumping the gun it might be well to know that Tom Custer was to lose his life at the ""Little Big Horn"" only a few feet from where George Custer was to die as well.They were brothers and Tom Custer to this very day holds a honorable distinction of being amongst a very small group perhaps only 3 others to have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice in his military career.The list of engagements that the motion picture shows indicate that Custers indeed was an active young officer.He was not with Union forces at either Chancellorsville or for that matter Fredericksburg however he was with them at the Battle of Antietam and at that point in time he was actually promoted to Captain by General McClellan but that was not to last as McClellan was soon to be replaced due to the historical fact that The Army of The Potomac had the means,and the information(discovered wrapped around some cigars was General Lee's plans to split his forces)and yet he failed to act for some 17 hours.It can be speculated that the war could of been over then and there had that occurred but when McClellan failed to act President Lincoln replaced him permanently and the promotion was lost as a result. Custers greatest victory may of in fact come at Gettysburg,Pa.His forces which occupied an area called cemetery ridge at the field at Gettysburg in the summer of 1863 were able to defeat a Jeb Stuart Led Cavalry of some 6,000 rebels with but a force of 2,300.I Think the heroics at Gettysburg by Custer are worth some discussion.There is speculation had in the movie that Custers appointment was a blunder, well you better guess again because not only did Custer have men in his corner but he established a petition to present to the Governor of the State of Michigan which by the way was relatively new to the Union Cause and where preparing to form Cavalry regiments.Though Custer was severely admonished for that kind of shenanigan when he showed up in all that Gold Braid it was not by accident as you would be led to believe.The truth be told Custers defense at Gettysburg prohibited Jeb Stuart from having lunch at the Unions rear stores and vitally protected that flank.This action by the way occurred and it was timed to coincide with Picketts Charge so to make for the greatest likelihood of success.It was a critical victory and Custer was at his bravest and best.His men did follow him to hell and lived to tell about it." 1
+910 Excellent performances and a solid, but not overplayed story, helped this movie exceed my expectations. This movie was far better than I was expecting after some of the reviews I had read - but frankly those reviewers just got it wrong. Very inspiring and uplifting. Highly recommended! 1
+911 Every now and then some amateur will come out with a tired piece of action film making. this one is just so wrong I don't think i even need to comment about the plot, acting, script, camera work. because it have none!! If putting a muscle guy in cool leather jacket walking in slow-mo and throw in a funky rap song is the main ingredient of making a great action movie, then sayonara action movie!! 0
+912 I saw this movie with my girlfriend. It was a total disaster. You can really see it was cheaply made. Badly scripted and with very bad acting. I have read several versions of the book by different authors and also listened to one version on audio book. We couldn't take the movie seriously because of the lacking elements it should have contained. The experience of watching this was like The Blair Witch visits Green Acres. Then there were parts that were vulgar. They show this little boy using a bed pan and they actually show the contents of it. The witch throws the contents of it on the boy and the whole family laughs. I thought it was nasty and very strange. I really can't understand why someone would think that would be entertaining. It shows another scene where Dr. Mize arrives and Betsy Bell is urinating in her dress on the steps of their house in front of her mother and brothers. Instead of the mother leading her off it is the brother. How sick? The little boy in the first scene of the many scenes dealing with how your body disposes of wastes begs for toilet paper and goes to the out house and makes these sickening faces of joy with sound effects. I think they should have left all of that out. The makeup on the Reverend James Johnston as a older man didn't really make you assume he was older. It made you think he was dipped in fish batter. The blood on Joshua Gardner when he falls from the ladder is even worse. The John Bell death scene looks like they got out flour and tried to do something with it to make him look as a serious sick man. To me to much sickening comedy with bathroom problems and inexperienced people involved was the downfall of this picture. These people would do better if they film commercials for local TV Stations for bathroom products. They chose a good subject and were unable to produce it in a correct manner. I rate this film Capital F minus. 0
+913 "Uhhh ... so, did they even have writers for this? Maybe I'm picky, but I like a little dialog with my movies. And, as far as slasher films go, just a sliver of character development will suffice.
Unfortunately, The Prey provides neitherand if you think I'm being hyperbolic, you'll just have to see it for yourself. Scene after scene, we just get actors standing around, looking forlorn and awkward, abandoned by any sense of a script. Outside of calling out each other's names when they get separated in the woods (natch), the only instances where these people say something substantive is when one character explains the constellation Orion (clearly plagiarized from Funk & Wagnalls; scintillating slasher fare, no?) and another rehashes an old campfire tale that doesn't even have anything to do with the plot (wait, what IS the plot?) At other times, The Prey actually has the gall to film its characters with the boom mic just far away enough so that we can't exactly hear what they're saying. So we get entire scenes wherein the actors are murmuring! Deliberately! Seriously, I've seen more dialog in a silent film. It's as if the filmmakers sat down at a bar somewhere in Rancho Cucamonga in the heyday of the '80s slasher craze and one looked at the other and said, ""Hey, I gotta really sweet idea for a gory decapitation gag. Let's somehow pad an entire feature around it."" And ... well, they did.
To be fair, The Prey probably had some sort of writer on board. I mean, somebody had to jot down the scene sequence and label the dailies. However, I am fully convinced that this film did not have an editor of any kind whatsoever. There are glaring pauses, boring tableaux, and zero sense of pacing throughout. The filmmakers don't have anything else in the ""script"" to film, so they fill out the running time with exhaustive taxonomies of the flora and fauna that inhabit the forest in which our wild and crazy teens are getting sliced and diced. These critters are all filmed in straightforward, noontime daylight in a completely reserved fashion and with no attempt at atmospheric photography. If it feels like a science film, that's because it is. I'm pretty sure this is all nature show stock footageall that's missing is a stuffy narration from some National Geographic alderman.
More exciting footage that was graciously spared from the cutting room floor: a scene in which two men discuss cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, and another scene wherein a supporting character strums away on a banjo for what feels like an entire minute-and-a- half! A minute-and-a-half! That's a lot of banjoing to commit to celluloid to begin with, let alone insert into the final cut of the film! Way to go, guys! Brevity and concision are the real victims of this slaughterfest.
Admittedly, the film picks up quite a bit of steam (comparatively) in the last 25 minutes, into which much of the carnage is condensed and where a rip-off of Béla Bartók's ""Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta"" cuts in. Vaudeville great Jackie Coogan makes a fun appearance as a tubby, bumbly park ranger (this was his last role, if you can believe it). And there are some nice gory moments, including a splattery neck tearing and the aforementioned decapitation. The make-up used for the killer (Carel Struycken, aka ""Lurch"" from the Addams Family movies) is also quite effective, and makes him look like a strange hybrid of young Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger. Plus, if you love wacky, straight-outta-left-field endings, you need to check out how they wrap this puppy up. You'll do a spit take, I promise.
Usually, I love films that are on this level of ineptitude, but the first three-quarters of The Prey are just so interminably boring that they pretty much spoil the rest. Overall, this is a largely pallid and tedious affair, and, while it ain't all bad, it should really only be seen by debilitated slasher completists. Why do we do this to ourselves, anyway?" 0
+914 An enjoyable movie, without a doubt, and very evocative of both its era and that very particular stage in any boy's 'rites of passage'. But I have to say that having read the very positive comments here, I was a bit disappointed. The period was captured, but the plot was desperately thin. The whole thing revolves around the most egregious bit of miscasting in the history of school plays. The idea that quack quack would ever be chosen to play not only one of only three star turns, but a philanderer, is risible. And without that, nada. The sub-plots bore no relation that I could see to the main plot - all of them could be removed in their entirety without in any way affecting the main story - which surely suggests a fundamental flaw. When all your sub-plots look like padding, you know a central idea is being stretched beyond its limits. Nevertheless, it's a benign movie with its heart in the right place, there are some fine performances, and you just get the feeling that everyone involved felt deflated at the final 'cut!' That good feeling permeates the film. And that has to count for something. A flawed really quite good movie. 7 out of 10. 1
+915 Wow. What can I say? I was born in 1960. I love bad TV movies. Love them. I get involved. The works. I want to get involved. I'm spending time watching the thing. I watched the emmys last night on TV. How in the infinite world was the Empire Falls (excellent name)TV movie up for any awards? It truly had wonderful talent. Of course. And they tried admirably. But how can ANYONE pretend that was an OK (tv for goodness sakes) screenplay? OK direction? You know, I wish everyone the best. Really. But I thought it was totally mind-bending that Hollywood was placing this very very bad film up for so many honors. Awards? For me it was sort of a wake-up call that Hollywood is such a small insular community. Being cynical is not really my thing. But wow. --xptyngi 0
+916 Half Past Dead was unlike any Steven Segal film I've ever seen. Very little of Segal, himself in action and I agree with the last review I read, Nia Peeples steals the show.
I saw nothing really new here, just the same old stuff from other flicks changed around a little. The best action scenes were Nia's as she once again kicked butt. It was interesting seeing her as the bad guy after watching her for two seasons on Walker, Texas Ranger, still kicking butt, but for the good guys.
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+917 "Over the GW is a near failure of a debut feature, and not because it's not without trying...Actually, it is. It's a shamble all the more because it's writer/director/technical everyman Nick Gaglia went through the same rehab cult that he depicts in the film. Sometimes a first time filmmaker, full of the vigor that comes with getting a thumbs up or two from fellow film students, goes headlong into style that is way too disjointed, unsure, and dramatically frustrating that the personal side of the story, the extremely personal side, gets smudged in the purpose of telling a good story. Gaglia, who was 13 when put into a horrid program that basically tortured and brainwashed their ""patients"" with crazy group scare tactics, psychological mind-f*** sessions that could go on for days, and attitudes from the rehab leaders that would make most Nazis cringe, escaped finally when he was 15. I'm glad he got out, though it might help if he now goes into a real rehab for his film-making skills, if only for a couple of days, to learn things like, say, structure, proper lighting, fluid camera movement, subtlety with actors, and other basics that are perpetually lost here.
It's all the more frustrating because Gaglia is dealing with a subject that should be shown more to the public (there was recently a Newsweek article referring to a similar AA cult-rehab). Many times one wonders if certain personal character studies might work better as documentaries as opposed to narrative dramas. This is an ever-nagging sensation throughout Over the GW, where it almost feels like Gaglia wants to tell the truth but doesn't know how to communicate it properly through his characters. The character that one would think is closest to him, Bronx teen Tony Serra (Gallagher), who is taken by his mother to a rehab in New Jersey, would be closest to Gaglia, is actually much more of a one-dimensional being, where there is very little back-story (we see a brief freak-out, in black and white, in his old home) and little connection to his mother (Moriarty), who has more potential that is never tapped aside from a cold stone who passes her kids off to another. But there is a story to go with his two-year crisis, I guess.
Right off the bat things get rough (a nude cavity search in the first five minutes), and soon it's clear that instead of medical care it's more like a cross between anger management and some bizarre religious sect, where the head doctor Hiller (Insinnia) is a total over-controlling loon. But soon Tony's sister Sofia (Donohue) gets thrown in to the program, and as opposed to Tony's repeated moments of outrage and supposed non-compliance, she goes head-on through the whacked-out three step program and once released becoming a runaway. At times there are bits in this fractured nightmare, where there's one woman, a 22 year old mother who has been in the program a year and a half finds she's become a prisoner not allowed to leave, and when the father of the main siblings comes and pays an enraged visit to Hiller when Sofia finally returns to them, that do contain some raw power, very brief glimpses of Gaglia being able to at least garner some leverage in pure melodrama.
But these are moments few and far between. It's not just the unsuccessful characters, who are mostly reduced to stereotypes that veer into being like hysterical D.A.R.E. rip-offs (maybe some of them, like an angry black youth, the passive-aggressive counselors, or even Serra's older sister who is ratted out by the siblings as having taken a hit off a joint and almost thrown into the program, would resonate more if there was more time given to develop any of them). It's that Gaglia is so unfocused in his multiple roles on his tiny $30,000 budget that not one side of whatever potential talent he has can come through. He over-uses tints, mostly with a shade that looks urine-coated), he jiggles his hand-held DVX camera as if it's supposed to be intense ala City of God, occasionally a character will just shoot into frame randomly, his choices of music are like the worst selections possible from pseudo-indie soft-rockers, and there's even inane fake interview scenes with Nicholas Serra (inspiration ?) and Krakowsky that feel about as false as possible.
Could Gaglia just not get any interviews with the real victims he was with and resort to would-be artistically cathartic plan B? Bottom line, no matter how much from-the-heart true life stories may appeal to you, don't bother seeing it in the theater, or even on rental, unless you love a final scene with two kids staring off into the digital-hued Hudson river sunset with the final words reading: Dedicated to the Kids. Oy." 0
+918 i don't really know where to start here.just imagine a movie that is so bad in every way from the acting to the props to the story that it makes you angry. This is one of the worst movies that i have ever seen and that is saying a lot because i have seen some bad ones. when i saw this movie i knew it was a blade knock off, but i thought that hey its got kung fu and vampires, a combination that i thought could not fail. That is until i popped this into my DVD player. How Ron hall managed to mess up something as cool as vampires and martial arts is beyond me. first the acting. i didn't expect to much here to begin with because its an action movie and a B one at that, but the acting here is so bad i couldn't help but be bothered by it. expressions and vocal tones were way out of place, there was absolutely no emotion in almost the entire film and when there was it was so laughable it thought i was watching Mad TV.for example that girly man scream Derek lets out when he has to kill master kao who should have never been born in the first place. all in all I've seen better acting at elementary school plays.then there is the action. not even sub par compared to the things that have been done in action cinema as of late. but still the action was not a total let down as Ron hall does seem to posses some martial arts skills. but even the skill he does have is over shadowed by the stupid things he does, for instance the part of the movie where he starts spinning and then the camera changes. i almost ripped a pillow in half.and the fight scene where his prison buddy fights off vampires by swinging his arms at them. WOW.OR how about the part in the jail where Derek all of a sudden knows magic and can preform chants that make tap water holy water. and as far as the props go. the guns look like walmart toys, the teeth were stolen from Halloween costumes, and words cant describe how bad the CG graphics are. i could go on for hours about all the things wrong with this movie and trust me this is just the tip of the iceberg. its only getting a 2 because it made me laugh. even though i was laughing at how badly the movie was done, a laugh is a laugh. i would say steer clear of vampire assassin unless you want to laugh at a horrible movie or are planning on getting tortured for long periods of time and want to practice 0
+919 "To most of us, life is an unfolding process of love. For others like Soo-mi, however, it is dominated by darkness and fear. Based on the Korean folk tale Jangha and Hongryun, Kim Ji-woon's brilliant Gothic horror story A Tale of Two Sisters revolves around two sisters, Soo-mi (Lim Su-jeong), and Soo-yeon (Mun Geon-yeong), who are part of a dysfunctional family that live together in a creepy Victorian-style mansion. Feeling alienated from the world, they cling to each other for survival with the older Soo-mi obsessively protecting the younger Soo-yeon against danger. For Soo-mi, however, not coming to terms with the circumstances surrounding her mother's death means mental illness and a mind at odds with reality.
While we may recognize staples such as haunted houses with apparitional sightings, doors that open and close on their own, a cruel and overbearing stepmother, and other events of high strangeness, A Tale of Two Sisters superbly explores deeper psychological meanings including the inability to let go of inner demons and the misplaced desire for revenge. Soo-mi says ""Do you know what's really scary? You want to forget something. Totally wipe it off your mind. But you never can. It can't go away, you see. And... and it follows you around like a ghost."" There is a time line but it is left for the viewer to unravel. The plot cannot be summarized, only suggested and the film keeps us wondering whether what is happening on screen is objective or subjective.
In the film's opening, Soo-mi, an obviously disturbed young woman, is being questioned by a doctor in a setting that looks like a mental institution. When the doctor asks her to describe what happened ""that day"", the film flashes back to when Soo-mi and Soo-Yeon return to the home of their father Moo-hyeon (Kim Kap-su) and stepmother Eun-joo (Yum Jung-ah). The stepmother is hostile and resentful and the father is passive and distant but it is obvious that it is Soo-mi who is really hurting. As the girls try to readjust, they are constantly frightened by a presence in the house, which may be nightmares or supernatural occurrences.
Soo-mi sees a figure at the foot of her bed that hovers over her and oozes black blood, a dinner scene in which the guest apparently sees a ghost hiding under the sink and goes into convulsions, a monster emerges from between the legs of one of the sisters, people mysteriously disappear from photographs, and many other maniacal schizophrenic devices to keep the viewer dangling on the edge of insanity. While we sense that much of the story is the projection of someone's mind, we do not know whose and the film keeps us constantly challenged, at least until an important clue is offered in the film's second half.
Shot in gorgeous low-light cinematography, A Tale of Two Sisters has a unique elegance and other worldly beauty that transcends all the scares, and there are plenty. It is haunting in more than one sense of the word and its images may stare back at you when you least expect or want them to. While the film may not offer the weary traveler much in the way of light, it shows us where we can end up if we opt for the darkness. In the words of a wise observer, ""Blame is never the answer - whether it is blaming yourself or others. Rather, the answer lies in stepping out of judgment entirely - both of yourself AND others. Forgiveness and understanding have great power of healing.""" 1
+920 "First of all, i have nothing against Christianity. i believe, every person has the right to believe what he or she chooses. But i cannot imagine how dumb a person has to be to believe this! What a waste of believers' money. They'd better use it to feed some starving families in the third world countries. I don't want to talk about talk acting or plot of this ""movie"", because I couldn't find any of those in this. Story's simple - two reporters, one (A) is atheist, the other (B) for some sake has abandoned religion. B regains his confidence in religion and teaches A a lesson - believe in Christ or go to hell. This message appears after like ten minutes and keeps repeating to the end of the movie. People, do not believe the rating of this ""movie"", read reviews first. I didn't and wasted an hour of my life :( PS: Why is it classified as sci-fi? Because of those few weird sounds and a bit of bright light from the sky? PPS: U.F.O. = Satan's evil doings? That's a new one :)" 0
+921 "I was surprised to discover Michael Moore or Bill Maher wasn't involved with this ""movie"". An American leftist laundry list of axes to grind, with a distinct sparseness of democrats in Hell. Mao Zedong and Karl Marx didn't make an appearance in Hell, but Ronald Reagan is in the same room with Hitler? Perhaps we'll have to wait for these California spin doctors to butcher Paradiso for them to show all of their pet ideologue political figures.
Cheap shots at religion, right-wing politicians, corporations and their lobbyists, Fox News, even SUVs. All the radical leftist talking points were too completely covered - while conspicuously omitting references to wrongdoing from the ""other side of the aisle"" - to not have been a conscious effort. The singular exception I noticed, in the hour and a half, is JFK has to have sex with Marilyn Monroe for eternity: The token inclusion in these propaganda pieces in a pathetic attempt at appearing non-partisan." 0
+922 "I don't even understand what they tried to accomplish with this movie, i mean really. You got this guy running from a bunch of cats, because he's dead, but in order to be really dead this girl has to shoot them? And they leave a corpse even though normal people can't see them because their dead? The script already has a hole in it the size of Nebraska, then you have the main character played by Susan Paterno who just drones up her lines in a monotone, boring voice and with so little emotion on her face she might as well have starred as a female terminator robot. It's absolutely horrendous and I don't even understand how I managed to see it all the way to the end of the movie. The end being just as stupid as the entire movie mind you, and with absolutely no reward in it for the viewer what so ever. They might as well have called this movie ""the little movie that could choo-choo ka-choo.""" 0
+923 We also found this movie on the discount rack and made the mistake of purchasing it because Sandra Bullock was featured on the cover. The cinematography was terrible and the back of the DVD box told more about the plot than the movie itself. Oh and I love the Uzi cam....NOT.
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+924 I thought the this film had an interesting name and just might have proved thought provoking, but was I wrong. This film was boring, especially in the beginning and the middle parts. I cannot comment on the ending because I just couldn't stand watching the whole film. The premise of signing a student researcher just because he walks into your lab makes no sense. This student had an interesting type of moving robot in his apartment and sadly enough this non living thing is more interesting than the characters in this film. So if you are having trouble with sleep then I recommend that you rent this film. 0
+925 "Lead actor Yuko Tanaka fulfills so much in the exceptionally meditative ""The Milkwoman,"" a tranquil canvass on missed chances in the life of a 50-something woman, charting her routine with sincerely poignant motives. Played out in the picturesque, tranquil town of Nagasaki, Akira Ogata's unconventional romantic film, so to speak, is less a straight-out melodrama than a deliberate introspection of its characters' surrender to their current lives as a result of a tragic past that forced them to a choice they did not call for.
Perfectly embodying the requisite world-weariness subjected to a spiritless routine, Tanaka plays Minako Oba, a middle-aged woman who, before her work shift at a supermarket, takes it upon herself to deliver bottles of milk among the residents of the hilly Nagasaki. One of the houses she constantly passes by to make such a delivery is that of Kaita Takanashi (Ittoku Kishibe), a local government employee caring for her terminally ill wife (Akiko Nishina). Minako and Kaita were high school sweethearts who, courtesy of an ignominious event concerning their parents, separated ways since then.
Opening his film with the foreboding narration of a young Minako vowing never to leave Nagasaki, Ogata does as such with the narrative, patiently sticking with Minako as he, deftly aided by Tanako's understated yet highly effective performance, follows her -- whether she's having chitchat with her aunt (Misako Watanabe) on being single, or when she jogs up and down the countless footsteps of their hilly town to distribute milk -- as she and Kaita gradually overcome the hindrances that kept them apart for years. Such unhurried development may not suit viewers weaned on fast-paced narratives but for the rest, it's a heartfelt introspection that affects powerfully and emphatically." 1
+926 If this film had been made in the 50's or 60's, critics and fans alike would have praised it. I myself, enjoyed the film from beginning to end. It's not a timeless piece, and has not aged well over the years, but it is enjoyable to watch, nonetheless. As for Mrs. Ritchie's acting in the film? Not the best on the planet -- but it adds to the film's unique slapstick comedy-aspirations, and showcases Madonna's (often underrated) sense of comedic timing. Madonna plays Nikki Finn, an ex-convict who was framed for a crime she didn't commit. Griffin Dunne plays the hapless future groom/puppet who is sent to escort her from prison to the bus station, where a series of unfortunate events occurs, thus creating the plot. (And there *is* one, folks!) Give the film a shot. You might be pleasantly surprised at how funny it really is. 1
+927 This is a sort of hidden gem. It has little to no promotion, no fanfare, no classic status, and it deserves all of the above! One of the great directors of cinema, Fritz Lang, has created a real gem in this excellent western. A fine cast led by Randolph Scott (in probably one of his greatest performances), the always sturdy Dean Jagger, Robert Young as a surprisingly accomplished dude plus many veteran character actors: Chill Wills, Slim Summerville, John Carradine, Barton MacLane and others in an exciting Zane Grey story of the laying of the Western Union cable across country. It has tense drama, sprinklings of humor and great effects. It's reminiscent of DeMille in ways and yet Fritz Lang leaves his own stamp on it. At very least this is a damned good western! 1
+928 I thought this was a really cute movie - inspiring (makes me want to try acting)- I LOVE Kelly Ripa and it's nice that I can watch this in addition to All My Children - I've already watched it 3 times! Of course I also loved seeing Joe Barbara - especially since Another World went off the air! 1
+929 This is, for different reasons, a very very bad action movie. First of all, Seagal is terribly out of shape. He looks old and fat, plays like he has to fulfill an annoying obligation and his fight scenes require creative editing or plain replacement. Secondly, his opponent is a very weak villain. This is about a smart and mean masterbrain and Chestnut does not deliver. So what about the action ? Well, the two parties permanently shoot at each other in different locations of the Alcatraz jail. They shoot wild and bad, because compared to the amount of required ammunition, the bodycount is rather low. There is nothing to save this movie. There is not a single good line and not a single good joke. The little psychological interlude with 49er One and judge McPherson is ridiculous. So what does it have? Well, the usual Bell helicopters, silhouettes moving in blue light and slow motion, doors riddled with bullets and 1000 Watt lights shining through the holes, characters jumping through the air while shooting, loads of weapons coming from nowhere, a long black coat containing a bold black guy and a thin wooden box containing 25 tons of gold. The pain continues to the very last take, a hopeless approach to lighten up the closing credits. Californian beachboy Don Michael Paul was writing and directing. At least this mountain of boredom comes from just one simple mind. 0
+930 Sometimes it is difficult to watch films with subtitles (in this case Danish) but the watching is worth it. As the story progresses, the reasoning for the choice of two sisters, to take care of their father, is questionable but their society is different. Their choice leaves them alone until a French woman comes. There may be a question on why the French woman came to their place to stay and this is never fully developed. The feast which happens later as a result of unexpected funds from France is a source of unusual pleasure to all who attend and something they have not experienced before. It provides a fitting thank you for the kindnesses given to the guest. Filmed with a dark aura and the display of poverty, it is a beautiful experience for the viewer. 1
+931 Similar story line, done many times before, and this was no improvement.
15 minutes into this, and you should pretty much be able to turn it off - the ending was deja vu all over again.
The only morals I could see out of this are: - stupidity + criminals do not equal success - if he screwed you before, he's gonna do it again 0
+932 "I actually flipped to Lifetime channel by mistake, just as this movie was beginning, and ended-up watching it.
It certainly deals with a serious issue, probably more prevalent than we realize, in terms of this type of attack of a young woman by an ego-maniacal fellow-student, who feels he's above the system, and, unfortunately, often is.
The cast here was believable, and the performances credible. A lot of these Canadian/Lifetime flicks are decidedly ""over-the-top."" However, this is one I might label as ""under-the-top.""
While appreciating the fact that it wasn't presented in an overblown fashion, this film somehow seemed like a record being played at a slower speed than proper, the 96 minutes seemed like many more, and it had the effect of looking like a shorter film, looped over-and-over, seemingly going on and on and on and ON - before reaching its inevitable and predictable conclusion.
Yet the engaging characters and performances made it better than the average film of this type, despite these criticisms.
And while these pictures often ""milk"" the climax, this one could have given it a bit more detail and length." 1
+933 "Spoilers !!! To understand what really happened first you have to be a warrior, to stay alive in real war, to think off-line,analytically,critically and not linear. Otherwise you will come to false conclusions that Maj.Gray was dumb or unstable person. Truth is something completely different. He was firm hardened veteran and only way he could be killed by Capt. O'Malley is that he wants her to kill him. It was his way out. He choose it. He was not man who will retire. If you've never been on a first line you can't understand it. He intentionally prepare his own suicide. First he seduced Mary Jane, than intentionally acted as a dumb, than stageed argue - shutting incident before witnesses (to protect her later after she done what he wants her to do if it comes to trial), than gave her son a bullets (to assure he could load her gun later), came that night, loaded her gun, woke her up, put her gun in her hands, acted as he was attacking her, after shot first time he raised knife and cried ""One kill"" so she shot him again and before died he put knife off like he was trying to took him back again after first shot. He also gave her a message with his last cry. ""After first kill everything will change inside your mind and destroy your life, this is the the only way for me to die as a man, yet to be killed by somebody I love is my choice and my only prerogative, war and army is not what you thought so far, grow up finally and save your life till you can"". She left military life at the end. She did understand him. And he did not die in vain. The man who helped him to prepare all that and after to carry out the trial and the outcome of that trial was Col. Sam Doran with help of Lt. Tim Macy. Macy didn't know what is really going on and what will be the outcome but did what he was expected to do. He took photos of Mary Jane and Maj.Gray by order of Col. Sam Doran who gave that order because Maj.Gray asked him to do that. After she refused to leave army (what Col.Doran asked her to do) Col. Doran convinced prosecutor to charge her with a premeditated murder (he knew she cant be found quilty) instead of manslaughter (there was some possibility to be found quilty) with taken photos. Col.Doran also suppress argue-shutting incident to escalate to prevent prosecutor to have any doubt about premeditated murder charge but let it be revealed during the trial what greatly influenced the jury. I have no doubt about outcome of that trial. Why Col. Doran did that way? Because he will do anything Maj.Gray ask him to do. Why? Because he saved his life on a battlefield. Why Mary Jane choose to go to trial? Because she was a person who have integrity, a principles. And that is why Maj.Gray choose her. It has to be somebody deserving, somebody honourable. Keeping his secret about what really happened that night she also prove her honour.
Miroslav" 1
+934 Steven Segal's movie career is a tribute to horrible cinema. I have been tragically bored with every one of them as soon as I realized that they were even more unrealistic than Jean Claude VanDamme's. Has anyone else ever noticed that he never gets hit?! I mean, give me something to root for...a hard fought battle with a bad guy who's scary. TWENTY YEARS and he's still filming the same fight scenes. Fight scenes can often distract you from the fact that your hero cannot act. The boring choreography of a Segal film places his painful lack of acting skill in sharp relief. Worse yet, he's woefully out of shape. Just what we need, a fat stiff who THINKS he's a leading man. There's not one iota of redeeming cinematic value in all this movies ninety or so minutes. Do NOT watch this unless you feel like throwing away an hour and a half of your life. 0
+935 I enjoyed the prequels, and found the relationship between Tucker and Chan previously hilarious. RH3, however, was a re-hash of the first two without the charm or humor. I think I may have laughed once - and it was during the NGs. Tucker was exceedingly annoying in this film, and his character didn't seem to have any purpose other than to bungle everything up in the most irritating way possible. Chan is always likable, but he seemed tired in this film. I was able to predict EVERYTHING - who the villain was, who the girl was, (SPOILER ALERT) who the good-guy-turned-bad-guy was, etc. I hope to see more movies from Tucker and Chan in their separate endeavors, but not in any more Rush Hour sequels. It's just too tired. I recommend a rental, but not a purchase. 0
+936 ...Or better yet, watch Fandango if you want to see a really intelligent and funny male college age road flick. Rolling Kansas sounded promising (in fact the program guide gave it 2.5 out of 4 stars which usually means it's fairly watchable) but I pretty much fast-forwarded through it. Usually road trip movies have great music, but I can't even recall whether there was music. The only high point was a small role with Rip Torn as a wise old hitchhiker/guru. Otherwise the jokes and timing missed all along the way. The four main characters are unknown actors and I don't remember seeing any of them in another movie. (Oh, yeah, I see that Thos. Hayden Church was in it, but he's in everything, good, bad or indifferent). This movie is about as funny as watching someone else stoned when you're not. 0
+937 "I put this second version of ""The Man Who Knew Too Much"" to my Top 10 Hitchcock movies. Together with ""Frenzy"", it's probably the most argued film among the fans of Hitchcock. I consider it far better than, say, ""Rebecca"", which has gained unreasonably much appreciation.
The film contains many ingenious scenes (most of them have been mentioned in other reviews), but that's something to be expected from Hitchcock. It takes almost half an hour until things really start to happen, but that time is used for preparing the following happenings, which are full of intriguing suspense.
If you can ignore the clumsy rear projections, the only weakness of this film is the main villain, played by Bernard Miles, who is a rather flat and undeveloped character. Luckily, there is a creepy assassin in the form of Reggie Nalder. And Hank, the little boy, isn't as irritating as most kids in old movies." 1
+938 The director, Ramin Niami, delivers the goods with Somewhere in the City. This hilarious farce, I believe, is in the tradition of a Mel Brooks comedy. Niami pokes fun at New York society by creating the believable, eccentric, and tragic characters of one tenement apartment building bringing them to life from the very opening one shots that introduce them. Peter Stormare's performance as a gay Shakespearean actor is absolutely award worthy and the film in general does a good job at showing the hopelessness and laugh-ability of self-centered ambition. Sandra Bernhard is cast perfectly as the straight, self-obsessed therapist. I really enjoyed Sandra's performance immensely especially since I haven't really been a very big fan until now. Bai Ling, Ornella Muti, and Bulle Ogier round out an international ensemble par excellence. I loved the scene with Robert John Burke and his gang of idiot criminals who couldn't plan a robbery if their lives depended on it. With a cameo appearance by Mayor Ed Koch and a solid performance by Paul Anthony Stewart, the revolutionary momma's boy, Somewhere in the City entertains without missing a beat. 1
+939 "The Hand of Death aka Countdown in Kung Fu (1976) is a vastly underrated early work by director John Woo. The film stars Dorian Tan (Tan Tao-liang) and features Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and James Tien in significant supporting roles. Many people believe, or have been lead to believe by deceptive advertising, that this is a Jackie Chan film. This is not a Jackie Chan film, Dorian Tan is the star but Jackie gives one of his best (most serious) early performances.
The Hand of Death is about a Shaolin disciple named Yunfei (Tan) who is sent on a mission to assassinate a Shaolin traitor named Shih Xiaofeng (Tien) and protect a revolutionary named Zhang Yi (Woo). Along his journey Yunfei meets up with a young woodcutter named Tan (Chan) and a disgraced sword fighter (Chang Chung) known as ""the wanderer."" Both men have suffered at the hands of Shih and want to take revenge. The three team up to defeat Shih and his eight bodyguards and escort the revolutionary to safety.
The martial arts action is above average under the direction of Sammo Hung. Dorian Tan uses his trademark high kicks very effectively as the ""Northern eighteen styles kicks"" along with some ""Southern five styles boxing."" Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan provide excellent martial arts performances as well. James Tien is not the greatest martial artist on the Jade screen but does an acceptable job. Some of the early fights are a bit slow and seem over choreographed but the final showdowns featuring Chan, Tan and Hung are very good.
Director John Woo provides plenty of interesting character development in the film, which is refreshing. The cinematography by Leung Wing Kat is very stylish, unique and beautiful for a kung fu film of this era. Joseph Koo's music: a combination of soft flutes and 70's ""Shaft"" style orchestral pieces is kung fu cinema at its best. Hand of Death is not Jackie and Sammo's usual kung fu comedy. Hand of Death is a serious, straightforward revenge driven story.
Hand of Death aka Countdown in Kung Fu is an underrated classic in the old school kung fu genre. The film is one of the best artistically of its time and a preview of the great things to come from Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. Hung's great choreography is put on display here before his directorial debut and Chan's early charisma and talent can be clearly seen.
Hand of Death is a solid, stylish old school kung fu film and a brilliant early work of the legendary John Woo.
Kung Fu Genre Rating 7.5/10
Wanderer to Tan (referring to his new weapon): ""The Little Eagle Wing God Lance.""
Tan: ""Just a knickknack.""" 1
+940 Despite the title and unlike some other stories about love and war, this film isn't too sticky and pink, because love is as a rose: With thorns, that is. The four leading actors set their characters realistic and with a good sense and balance between the tragic and the down-to-earth.
The music and lyrics of the cabaret/chanson-esquire songs (sung b Keira Knightley herself) drag the viewer deeper and deeper in the film, from one place to another, between the brutal war and amongst the peaceful love. Some people may find it too much a biopic, but it ís mostly a romantic story, even though it consequently follows the life of Dylan Thomas and the triangular relationship which is steeped by joy and jealousy.
London gets visualized from another angle for once, the bohemian life of Dylan during the bombings of the Germans is set in a floating atmosphere of small bedrooms, pubs and bars. The independent women, the soldier and the charismatic poet are constantly swept in both feelings of love and anger.
Maybe the end is too twisted and hangs somewhat loosely to the rest of the film, but all in all this is a great romantic story. 1
+941 "ASCENDING to power in 1933, Hitler and his ""National Socialist German Workers Party"", which of course we all know as the Nazis, tightened their grip on the country more and more as the time went by. Early in their rough-shod trampling of the German People, they called any and all artists, newspaper men and film makers into their Nazi HQ in order that the may be informed of just what the newly declared ""Third Reich"" (aka 'Empire') expected of them.
WHEN the Master Director from the German Cinema's Silent Impressionist and Expressionist era, Mr. Fritz Lang, was called in to meet with Herr Goebels; he listened attentively and said nothing. Immediately after leaving the Minister of Propaganda's office, Herr Lang went directly to the train station and took a passenger directly to Paris. Not even going back to his residence, Fritz Lang did not return to Germany (at least not until many years later. He remained in France; eventually immigrating to the United States of America.*
MR. LANG went right to work in America; creating a variety of most enjoyable, solid and substantially literate upper echelon movies for many a year. Included in this smörgåsbord of titles is today's lucky subject, WESTERN UNION (20th Century-Fox, 1941).
TYPICALLY a film about the Old West and Pioneer Days needed both quality as well as quantity of cast. WESTERN UNION qualified on both requisites. We are treated to a fine array of starring talent as well as a supporting cast which makes just about every minute and each scene a delight to our senses.
HEADING up the playbill are Robert Young, Randolph Scott, Dean Jagger and Virginia Gilmore. Others prominently displayed are folks like John Carradine (playing not a vampire or other scary guy, but a Physician), George ""Slim"" Summerville (veteran character actor, Silent Film veteran and graduate of Mack Sennett's Keystone Comedies), Chill Wills (always dependable supporting player and former singer in ""The Avalon Boys"") and burly bad guy Barton MacLane. Added to this mix, we have names like Russell Hicks, Victor Killian, Minor Watson, George Chandler, Addison Richards, Irving Bacon, James Flavin, Francis Ford, Frank McGrath and Kermit Maynard (Ken Maynard's bro).
PROMINENT in those American Indians featured are: Chief Big Tree, Chief Thundercloud and Mr. Jay Silverheels. Also featured is that one great representative of the Aboriginal Peoples of North America is that great, singularly impressive and memorable example of the Red Man, the Louisiana Native, Iron Eyes Cody (born Espera DeCorti of Sicilian immigrant parents).
THE filming of the fine outdoor scenes was done on location in Arizona and Utah and rendered in the highest grade of Technigolour available. (There is no Monument Valley; but then, that's the Province of Mr. John Ford.) IN some respects this film is a far more amazing accomplishment than we might think; for it took a sort of pulp magazine story, adapted it to the tastes and idioms of the pre-war America of the late thirties and early forties. All of this being done by a German born Director who was only had been in Hollywood and America for the shortest length of time.
IN its final analysis, WESTERN UNION, while it may not be the most historically accurate example of the Western Genre; we just don't care. It scores in all of the necessary categories needed for a great night at the movies! SO, who really cares about little details such as ""accuracy""?
WE give Mr. Lang and 20th Century-Fox a rating of ****!
NOTE: * We just saw a special on PBS station WTTW, here in Chicago that was all about all of the Film Actors, Directors and other Artisans whom the Nazi rise to power caused to take refuge in America and Hollywood. (It seems that Movie Folks and Scientists were the biggest Export for Germany at this particular time; being that the Scientists who built the Atomic Bomb, as well as the future NASA people, came from Europe at this time.)
POODLE SCHNITZ!!" 1
+942 I loved this movie from beginning to end.I am a musician and i let drugs get in the way of my some of the things i used to love(skateboarding,drawing) but my friends were always there for me.Music was like my rehab,life support,and my drug.It changed my life.I can totally relate to this movie and i wish there was more i could say.This movie left me speechless to be honest.I just saw it on the Ifc channel.I usually hate having satellite but this was a perk of having satellite.The ifc channel shows some really great movies and without it I never would have found this movie.Im not a big fan of the international films because i find that a lot of the don't do a very good job on translating lines.I mean the obvious language barrier leaves you to just believe thats what they are saying but its not that big of a deal i guess.I almost never got to see this AMAZING movie.Good thing i stayed up for it instead of going to bed..well earlier than usual.lol.I hope you all enjoy the hell of this movie and Love this movie just as much as i did.I wish i could type this all in caps but its again the rules i guess thats shouting but it would really show my excitement for the film.I Give It Three Thumbs Way Up!
This Movie Blew ME AWAY! 1
+943 This must be the worst thriller I have seen in a long long time. The directing, the acting and the adaptation of the story leave what could probably have been a good plot into a meaningless waste of time. Within a few minutes of watching the film it was easy to figure out the whole plot and then there are more obvious clues very early on leaving no mystery. I guessed this within the first few minutes and I kept hoping I was wrong and much to my dismay I was not.
The film starts off with two FBI agents who drive to a remote town to investigate a murderous spree which has left three witnesses, a young girl, a drug addict and a cop. They are interviewed under surveillance cameras separately and each tells their account of the day. Each has something to hide about themselves and the day unfolds as they tell their accounts. This part is probably the saving grace and if developed could have made this film better.
Spoiler: The whole story ends in the FBI agents being the actual killers and the young girl is the only one who has figured this out and so left unhurt by them.
Why do they go through the whole charade of interviewing three witnesses and bonding with the young girl if their idea had been to kill them in the first place? How did they get away with pretending to be FBI agents (when you discover that real FBI agents had been killed and their badges were found on them)? How did they know how to set up and use the surveillance cameras?
Bill Pullman and Julia Ormond are so unconvincing from the beginning to the end. Maybe the idea is to develop their characters for the revelation at the end. Come on, they both look ridiculous, stupid and not sinister in the least. The character of the young girl is also wasted potential. There is no meaning to her actions and no meaning to whom she prefers to bond with in her ordeal. She does not appear distressed, but rather detached which again is not explained.
Awful film on the whole. 0
+944 Just as a reminder to anyone just now reading the comments on this excellent BBC mini-series, published in 1981, it was not available on DVD until the last few years. Since then, it has become available, but initially only in the British format (for which I bought an 'international' DVD player, which you have to hack--illegally, I suspect, to see it), but the series is now available through amazon.com--3 discs-- for between $19-21, to be viewed on DVD in the US format, no hacking. There were 41 reviews, average 5 stars. This mini-series is one of the very best on Oppenheimer, or the Manhattan Project, or virtually anything produced by the BBC. 1
+945 It could not have come from a different country nor from a different time. This movie simply oozes psychedelia influenced late 60s Italian cinema. So, pseudo serious and sexually free. Sumptuous settings and dreamy music make this a visual and aural delight. Plus we get the lovely Dagmar Lassander, surely at her very best looking. The kinky goings on make for a wild ride and if the romps amidst the Mimosa towards the end seem overlong it is but another rather charming trait of the time. You were probably expected to split those few minutes between the screen and your girlfriend and it does of course herald a twist in the proceedings. It might have been better if Philippe Leroy didn't look quite so odd with his fraying red hair and twisted facial expression. He does well though and has many silent moments where Dagmar is cavorting and he has to show a mixture of love and hate. Not an ordinary narrative film by any means but for those who like that something different, this is certainly that. 1
+946 "as a fan of robocop, i always loved this movie. i seen it when it first came out, and finally i bought it on DVD from Brazil, it was never released in the us on DVD. i like the film, but like everything else in this world, everyone has their opinion, love it or hate it. no matter what a movie does, someone will always say ""why didn't they do it another way?"" in other words you cant please everyone. if you love robocop, you will love this film. to me, its so unique thats its not cheesy, or silly like a lot of lower budget movies. this film always kept me interested. i can see a few scenes that robocop borrowed from here, but tell me what movies don't do that? a lot of films use other ideas from other movies, and sometimes change them around. fun film!" 1
+947 "A funny thing happened to me while watching ""Mosquito"": on the one hand, the hero is a deaf-mute and the director is totally unable to make us understand why he does what he does (mutilating mannequins...er, excuse me, corpses) through his images. On the other hand, the English version at least is very badly dubbed. So I found myself wishing there had been both more AND less dialogue at the same time! This film is stupid (funny how this guy has access to every graveyard and mortuary in his town) and lurid (where would we be in a 70s exploitationer without our gratuitous lesbian scene?). Not to mention the ""romantic"" aspect (oh, how sweet!)...Miss it. (*)" 0
+948 2001 wasn't perhaps Eric Roberts best year. Both Raptor and this came out. Watched Raptor a while ago and really thought it sucked and being Erics worst. But that had it´s share moment of fun and D-standard. This one doesn't have a thing.
Tommy Lee Thomas is the name of the probably worst actor in these days. The story lacks any punch and the whole thing feels even slower than a snail breaking in curves.
The two thing that stands out are Martin Kove and Eric Roberts. You could argue about their effort being good or what but compared to the rest they are above all criticism.
I say thank you Roberts see you next time (and hopefully a better one). 0
+949 A very moving and thought provoking film that raises issues of mental health, terminal illness and euthanasia. Sound a bit too heavy? It is a little, but this is all treated in a realistically straight forward way within a story of the changes that take place to the family who have to deal with these things. This is a positive story of facing up to life and responsibility that isn't overwhelm by the subject matter.
Afterlife is beautifully shot and crafted film set in modern times and dealing with modern issues. It is a character driven, enthralling film with a strong cast and some very good performances.
Unfortunate it is not the sort of film that always performs well at the box office, so catch it while you can. 1
+950 "I must say, when I saw this film at a 6.5 on this site, I figured it was well worth a view. I was sorely disappointed. From nearly the opening scene, it is obvious the two supposed FBI agents are, in fact, the killers. Could they have made it any more obvious? If that is the intended ""twist"" in this film, that's pretty sad. While Pullman and Ormond are excellent actors, even their talent is no match for a reprehensibly bad script. Pullman adeptly acts the part of a sociopathic killer... and that's the problem. There is no switch from ""I'm playing FBI guy!"" to ""I just killed 12 people and boy, are my arms tired."" You can't blame the actors... the story fails in far more ways than one.
From the onset of the film, however, I was certain I was wrong, that no director/writer would ever be so blatantly obvious about a plot ""twist."" Ormond and Pullman must just be acting strangely in order to divert the viewer's attention from the real killers, I thought... which gave the film's makers far too much credit. I should have followed my instincts and turned off the movie before it even made it past the 15-minute mark.
To Lynch's credit, she did manage to interject many things that make a good film: sex, violence, humor, and well-trained actors. Too bad they were in the wrong configuration. Hopefully Pell James can recover from this role... I found her performance particularly impressive, as the stunning drug addict-turned would-be savior. She should have rewritten the role so the ""crack whore"" would win.
Those people who have compared this film to Natural Born Killers, take note: Tarantino made the characters of Mickey and Mallory reprehensible, yet sympathetic. The artistry of that film far overpowers the gore, and this is not seen once in Surveillance. Surveillance only wishes it were Natural Born Killers... in fact, it has wet dreams about being even a fraction of what that film was. Folks who haven't seen Surveillance... stick to something with a little more intelligence. Like Camp Rock." 0
+951 Eric Bogosian's ability to roll from character to character in this 'one man show' exhibits his true range as a character actor. Each persona has their own message to convey about truth, society, class, drugs, etc. This is an absolute Must Have for anyone who is a serious fan of acting! His performance contains some of the most Hilarious and Real moments I have ever experienced as a viewing audience. 1
+952 This movie is amazing. You will NEVER laugh harder. It's a target. No, I think it's...yes it's...A BOOB! This movie gets funnier by the second--like when Jackie Chan's character finally dies in his final fight scene. This movie is velly velly seekwet like treasha! Congrats if you buy or rent this. You'll never return it, in my opinion. I didn't, and I haven't found it in a store since. I watched this movie once and I was forever in love with Kung-Fu action flicks. If you're looking for an amazing film in the realm of great production value, good or even mediocre acting, and good special effects...this is NOT that movie. If you're looking for laughs and timeless wonderment, pick this up for a dollar and you'll probably never let it go. With friends, popcorn and drinks, it's the perfect evening. 1
+953 This is absolutely the best movie I have ever watched. At the age of 12 I was up late and ran across the movie. It was on the USA channel, Gilbert Godfrey's Up All Night. I will never forget. At the time my friends and I were really struggling with different issues, some sexual. You know 12 is a very rough and weird age. It seems you are stuck in between being a little girl, and being a young lady. This movie really helped to answer a lot of questions for me. I now have a daughter that is 12. Have been searching for a couple years for this movie. If it ever does come out on DVD I would be the first to buy. Would recommend for any parent to watch this with their child when they reach that very rough and difficult age. 1
+954 I was at school in the late sixties and early seventies and this film is very much how my school was. The school play where the leading actors kiss, that happened at my school. A crazy gang of lads, my school again only when we went on a cross country run we would have a smoke! 'Getting the whack', some one at my school broke in through a sky light and broke the canes! after that they were kept in a safe!!! And as for certain nocternal activities! what can I say.... The film actually came out in 1982, I remember that as it was when I bought my house and the film was showing at the same time. If you like British films and films about school, growing up and period pieces, then this is for you. Another film very much like it, 'SWALK', came out a few years before and I for one would like to see that again, also 'Kes' is in the genre. Highly recommended. (But trust me, 1982 is when it came out) 1
+955 For connoisseurs of bad movies, Galaxina is a true gem. With truly horrid dialog, acting, and directing, it's no choice for people seeking a proper movie. But as one of the most unintentionally hilarious movies of its genre, it's priceless for a good laugh. In particular, the scenes involving the Harley Davidson-worshiping motorcycle cult are especially good, and many other scenes present an opportunity for a cheap laugh.
Sadly, the scenes with Dorothy Stratten really fail to deliver, but since she's playing an android, I suppose one can excuse her for wooden acting.
Bad movie-lovers, don't pass this one up! 0
+956 "This production was quite good. The usual fabulous scenery, interesting, quirky characters. It was just so strange not to have Captain Hastings, Miss Lemon, and Poirot's office/residence, so prominently featured in the original PBS/BBC mysteries.
In the original series, so much took place at the office. Hastings reading the paper, while Poirot ""exercises his little gray cells."" Miss Lemon pitching in whenever needed.
Poirot without Capt. Hastings would be like Holmes without Watson ... he can most certainly solve the crime, but it is not as interesting.
And what would a Poirot mystery be without Hastings, with his impeccable manners, falling for some beautiful, unattainable woman." 1
+957 This show has to be my favorite out of all the 80's horror TV shows. Like Tales from the Darkside, also from the same creators, this show is a rare gem. If you agree with me, PLEASE sign this petition I started, to get the word out for Monsters and get it out on DVD. Here is the petition address: www.petitiononline.com/19784444/petition.html Some of my favorite episodes would have to be Glim glim, and Rain Dance. I also loved the opening intro with the monster family. That used to creep me out! One of the things I would have to ask the DVD creators to include would be the organ sound heard right before where the commercial break would be. I don't know if any of you remember that part but that's one of the main things that brings back memories to me. I mean, come on! War of the Worlds the TV series already has been released on DVD, so I say Monsters, and also Tales from the Darkside, and Friday the 13th the series should be released too! We the fans need to speak our minds! We need this awesome show on DVD so PLEASE spread the word!!! 1
+958 "This failed exercise in satire or commentary on the human condition easily earned a place as one of the 10 worst movies I've ever seen. I'm seriously considering buying a copy, if I can find one dirt cheap, to chase away unwanted company. It's honestly that bad. I view it as some kind of anti-personnel weapon. If you're the kind of person who just has to see a train wreck to witness the carnage, then this movie is a gem. Just to be fair, Kelsey Grammar's character has 1 line that almost works, but doesn't quite. Other than that everything in this movie strives to be insightful, but misses the mark by approximately the distance between earth and the nearest pair of colliding galaxies. I usually can appreciate a book or movie where the protagonist suffers from some sort of existential angst, but the angst presented here is so unbelievable and over the top, and the movie doesn't even address the nonsense it presents in any valuable way. If you are familiar with the term ""word vomit"" then you may get some picture of the cinematrocity. Oh, and the narrative structure is ill conceived, pretentious and amateurish. It has failed on both style and substance. If you really hate someone, invite them over for a double feature of this movie and ""The Terror of Tiny Town,"" an all midget western from the 1930's and put them in restraints with their eyes forced open ""A Clockwork Orange"" style. But that probably violates some provision in the Geneva Conventions." 0
+959 "Cooley High is considered one of my best all time movies. It certainly reminds me of days of my youth growing up in the cities of Cleveland and Chicago during the early, mid, and late 1960's. What ever happened to Brenda and Pooter? Some one need's to track those two down. Brenda for her beauty and Pooter for his innocent wit. They both deserve to be recognized even 31 years after this film was debuted. I think a lot of the fans of this movie would like to find out what happened to them as well as others who acted in this fun filled movie. I certainly think this movie should be entered into some type of MOVIE HALL OF FAME. All of the cast of this movie was great. My opinion is of "" Cooley High "" is turn back the hands of time, those were the fun years." 1
+960 This movie appears to have made for the sole purpose of annoying me. Everything I hate about films is present: fake sentimentality, extreme corniness, bad child actors and more feature abundantly. That's ignoring the fact that it depicts the extreme ignorance of American sports fans, with many of the cast professing that a football is shaped like a lemon. What?! That's a Rugby ball. The story follows a group of no hopers that get a new teacher that they like (who, coincidently, teaches the class in a short skirt) and gets them interested in football. Naturally, they're all rubbish (don't forget, they're no hopers) except for one kid who has moved from El Paso. Blah Blah, etc etc and the kids still don't become good footballers, but good heart ensues and the no hopers are turned into a bunch of well-rounded kids. Hell, even the adults start to come round; drunks are turned into caring parents, illegal immigrants are let off the hook...groan.
This movie stars Steve Guttenberg. Now, before you go rushing off down your local video store to grab yourself a copy, hold up a minute. Guttenberg is rubbish. No, no; come on let's face it, how did this guy ever get to be in a movie? I have absolutely no idea, and there is nothing in this movie to give me an idea. Olivia d'Abo stars along side Steve and doesn't impress either. She merely seems to be going through the motions and looking nice while doing it. Although I have no problems with the latter part; her performance does the movie no credit. The child actors that make up the rest of the cast are just as bad as you would expect from a movie like this. Most of them are disgusting and/or annoying and it doesn't make for pleasant viewing at all. There's a goat in the film who plays the mascot and he does a good job; but you wouldn't see a movie for a goat, so don't bother seeing this movie. 0
+961 This movie is so good! I first seen it when i was six, then i bought it recently and i still love it, im 15 now. Plus, the acting was great, and Madonna is my idol and she did a phat job! Alot of people didnt like this movie, and i still to this day dont understand why. 1
+962 A gem of a cartoon from the silent era---it was re-discovered by CARTOON NETWORK, and was broadcast for likely the first time in decades, if ever.
What makes this so enjoyable are the varied cameos...Douglas Fairbanks is attacked by giant mosquitos; Will Hays pays a visit as 'boss' of Static Studios; as well as appearances by Chaplin, Keaton, and William S. Hart. The image of chewing gum decimating the shoes of the populace (a money-making idea for Felix's near-bankrupt shoe-=salesman boss) cannot be described--it must be viewed. A terrific cultural gem. 1
+963 "When one stops to recollect upon the frequent on screen teaming of Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" (1941) is most likely the film remembered best. It is the sweeping saga of General Custer (Flynn) - told from the time he enters West Point military academy and falls for the luscious Elizabeth Bacon (DeHavilland), through his tenure during the American Civil War, and finally with his death at Little Big Horn. Director, Raoul Walsh mounts his historical epic on the laurels of highly questionable recanting of historical texts, rewritten by screen writers Wally Kline and Aeneas MacKenzie, until truth and fiction are warped all out of proportion. Hence, the battle against Chief Crazy Horse (Anthony Quinn) is portrayed as a crooked deal between politicians - California Joe (Charley Grapewin) and a spuriously absent corporation which wants to reclaim the land Custer gave to the Indians through the systematic genocide of the Nation's first peoples.
Flynn, who cleverly plays Custer as though he is one part Arnold Schwartzenegger to two parts Albert Schweitzer, has never been more ignoble. He literally oozes charm and sex appeal from every pore that easily melts the heart of his loyal heroine. Resident Warner stock players, Arthur Kennedy and Sidney Greenstreet deliver marvelous cameos that appear to have far more depth and character than is actually written into the material for them.
Overall, then, despite its loose rendering of history in favor of a good romantic yarn, ""They Died With Their Boots On"" is ample film fodder for a Saturday matinée or Sunday night cooing with one's sweetheart. Warner's DVD is pretty nice looking. Although film grain is often obvious, the gray scale has been very nicely rendered with deep, solid blacks and very clean whites. Some fading is obvious during scene transitions. The audio has been very nicely cleaned up and is presented at an adequate listening level." 1
+964 "This movie certainly deserves to be placed within the genre of horror, but not for obvious reasons. The horror of ""A Tale Of Two Sisters"" lies not with sudden shocks or large helpings of CGI guts and gore; it is a psychological horror movie which piques the viewer's curiosity from the start and builds a suspenseful aura of mystery and questions throughout. Best of all, the ending does not provide a clear answer, pushing the viewer to analyse what they have seen and make up their own mind about what really took place.
Do not be put off by the seemingly slow pace at which the movie begins, and don't expect to be jumping out of your seat immediately. This is not the conventional hack-and-slash movie with orchestral stings designed to make you scared of nothing in particular. ""A Tale Of Two Sisters"" slowly builds an atmosphere of terror, a terror of the unknown and a fear of things which evade explanation until the very end. Even when the final conclusion is revealed, it is not so heavy-handed and obvious as to make the entire film fall neatly into place. The movie requires its viewer to reflect back on what they have seen and to try and square this with the frightening revelation of the final scene. Some things will still be open to interpretation, and this is one of the joys of watching a film such as this.
The true fear of ""A Tale Of Two Sisters"" lies not in shocks or conspicuous scares; it is a psychological, gut-wrenching horror that defies convention and expands a genre to proportions hitherto unexplored by the traditional horror film. It is no exaggeration to say that this film stands apart even from the so-called 'Asian Horror' genre. Indeed, it would be a mistake to align ""A Tale Of Two Sisters"" with films like ""Ringu"" and ""The Grudge"". This movie can be understood from a variety of standpoints, some requiring no suspension of credulity, others embracing the supernatural wholeheartedly.
Whichever way you choose to interpret this film, it is one that demands an open-minded approach, rewarding viewers regardless of their preconceived notions on Asian cinema or horror in general." 1
+965 several years ago i saw this film, without subtitles, on television, and despite me not understanding a word of what the characters were saying i still got the general idea, and the mood of the film fascinated me no ends.
at long last i saw it again a few weeks ago. my heart skipped when i saw the picture in the television guide, and for 8 days until the film was really shown i told everybody i knew to go and see it. the story reminded me a bit of alfred hitchcock's vertigo. a slow, brooding film about a guy who one day believes he sees the girlfriend that disappeared years before. what follows is a wild rollercoaster ride of flashbacks, changing perspectives and really inventive twists in the plot, and at the end of the film i was left breathless. i had definitely not got what i had expected (and i had actually already seen the film!). be prepared to be confused.
9 out of 10 1
+966 This is a slightly uneven entry with one standout sequence involving an over-the-hill gang reminiscing in the diner that once - thirty years previously - was their hideout; one ho-hum duologue between two ageing rock musos; a noirish kidnap turned on its head and an opening sequence (plus epilogue) involving heist artist wannabe Edward Baer and current 'hot' property Anna Magloulis which has its moments. No movie in which Jean Rochefort appears can be dismissed lightly and here he shines as one of the over-the-hill quintet, indeed the film is worth seeing for Rochefort alone but each of the sequences has something to offer and it's definitely worth a look. 1
+967 I thought this was a really well written film. I've heard of Radio the person before this movie was even created and I can't begin to describe how good Cuba Gooding Jr was in it. It will make the women cry, everyone laugh, and most everyone will leave smiling. 1
+968 First I must confess that A Separate Peace is my favorite book. So of course, I have some bias against any attempt at adapting it for a feature film or television movie. But as I began to watch this film, I was more than willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. The original version from the early 1970s, though shot at Phillips Exeter Academy where the book's author attended school, and though it stayed as faithful as it could to the book, lacked any real depth of feeling and failed to capture the essence of the characters. The original seemed to simply go through the motions. Reading the trivia about the movie, you discover that it was cast mostly with non-actors. Thus, the original has an amateurish feel to it and it ultimately fails.
This new version, though I will grant that it captures the look of the period better than the original, seems to have thrown the book out all together. Scenes are rearranged, characters imposed where they don't belong, characters created that were not in the book, and no attempt was made to delve into the deeper conflicts that make the book so compelling. And the cardinal sin of all: the tree is not treated as the vital, almost central character it is in the book. This is an inexcusable oversight on the part of the film makers. How could they downplay the role of the tree? Why was it not introduced immediately? Why the Dead Poet-esque beginning? And what in God's name was up with Gene's accent? This film is, to be blunt, garbage. A Separate Peace should not be a difficult book to adapt for the stage or screen. John Knowles wrote it in a perfectly fine, linear style. The film makers should have trusted the story as it was already written; make changes, sure; embellish here and there, sure; take some mild dramatic license, sure. But destroy one of the pearls of American literature in the process? What were they thinking? In their corruption of the story line, they cut any possibility of suspense or drama. The whole movie falls flat and fails miserably.
If you are a high school or college student assigned to read this book and you are thinking of skimping and just watching the movie...don't even think about it. This film will be of no help to you.
Alas, we shall have to wait even longer before a version of this story comes to the screen that truly does it justice. 0
+969 Recovery is a well-judged and balanced drama of a sensitive subject that doesn't sentimentalise the main characters. David Tennant and Sarah Parish bring to the fore the complex and conflicting emotions of a couple deeply in love struggling to come to terms with the personality changes they both endure and also must make to survive a tragic accident.
Tennant, as Alan, brings humour as well as a dangerous lecherousness, as an engineer recovering from a memory loss brought on by a road accident. Alan is not portrayed simply as a victim but as human being with feelings doing the best he can to make sense of his new life. Sarah Parish's Tricia is not a clichéd stand-by-her-man housewife who will do anything to support her husband. She struggles with falling out of love with Alan, as the man she once new and loved is now a completely different person - a stranger to her.
Contrary to some opinion, this - in my view - makes perfect Sunday night viewing. Too often, we are shown soft family dramas or detective series, like Heartbeat, which rot and putrefy the brain. Programme commissioners seem to think that the traditional day of rest is also a day when our minds go to sleep. More challenging and thought-provoking drama like Recovery would seriously change the situation. 1
+970 First of all, I would like to say that I am a fan of all of the actors that appear in this film and at the time that I rented it, I wanted to like it.
I think that the main reason that I was so disappointed was that the outside box promised me a suspense thriller. In my eyes, a suspense thriller for British movies is like something out of a Ruth Rendell novel, something that has a lot of dark twist and turns and leaves the viewer with an ending that is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon.
This movie started out with the promising note of being such a film. We have our main character, that suspects a man that he does not like, of being involved in a hit and run that killed the husband of one of his servants.His notions prove to be right, but the idea that his wife might be involved, does not occur to him until that she confesses to him that she was a part of the crime.
The elements of a good suspense thriller were in place, at this point, but from there, I felt that the film took a different direction and became almost some sort of a mild soap opera about who wants to be with who and what the love of a real relationship is. The film might have been enjoyable to me, if the outside box had talked of a twisted lover's triangle and had not been labeled as suspense thriller.This seemed to be more of a soap opera story and the beginning setting seemed to be a mild distraction to the true content of the film. I felt like this film could have done a whole lot better than it did. I felt like it kept leading the viewer up to a big event that never materialized. So, I have to give it a lower rating than I would have liked to and say that it fell short of my expectations. 0
+971 Has anyone found a way to purchase copies of this series yet? I can see that a lot of people have inquired but I can't tell if any of them have been successful. It's hard to believe that a series this good cannot be viewed by people today, especially one based on real issues faced by real people during what were both tense and exciting times in our country. How can this be true and what can we do to change it? As an aside I agree with all the comments other writers have made about this series on this web site. This is an excellent story about events that everyone should be aware of and know something about today. Lots of us saw this series when we were in college or around that time anyway. Now we want to share it with our children ... but we can't? If that is true what would some good written materials be that would relay the same information? 1
+972 Sci-Fi channel thinks this IS Sci-Fi; it's a shame. Big Bugs, Snakes, Mythical Beasties, on and on, they persist.
Some one at Universal had the brains to include BattleStar Galactica (the new, good one) and Firefly for a brief moment in their line up. I know they know they difference between total garbage and extremely high quality sci-fi.
A few years back they were on about how they were going all high and mighty, making productions that were not just for us mere, lame-o Trekkies. Thanks so much, Sci-Fi! You know, you make movies so bad, even Trekkies won't watch them, so you achieved your goal! Fire Serpent, Ice Spiders, Manticore, Larva etc.and a vast unrelenting crap-storm later, and they're still churning out just faster than the latest flu virus! How they do it is beyond my ken. Why they do it, I just don't know. How they can ignore these reviews, comments, blogs and e-mails, I don't know either, but it's clear they don't think much of their audience or care about our opinions! They seem to think this is what sci-fi fans want! You would think one or two good productions with some sense would creep through when whoever green lights this junk is on vacation. At least they're employing the collection of Misfit Toys; many of the sci-fi movie of the week actors were in Science Fiction shows once and now need the cash. Love you folks, and hope you get some better work! 0
+973 "Less a thriller than an colorful adventure with suspenseful elements, THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH should not be really be compared with such Hitchcock masterpieces as VERTIGO, REAR WINDOW, or PSYCHO; it is instead more akin to such enjoyable romps as TO CATCH A THIEF and NORTH BY NORTHWEST. Shot largely on location in Morocco and London, the film tells the story of a married couple (James Stewart and Doris Day) whose holiday is interrupted when they innocently run afoul of an assassination plot--and when their young son is kidnapped in order to insure their silence.
James Stewart and Doris Day are quite effective in their roles of the All-American couple, and the characters are given an unusual twist: Stewart, a midwestern doctor, is outgoing but has a touch of ""the ugly American abroad"" about his personality; Day, who plays a popular stage and recording star who retired upon her marriage, has a suspicious nature. These qualities of personality and background play extremely well into the story.
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH contains a number of famous scenes; both the scene in which Stewart drugs Day before telling her of the kidnapping and the very complex Albert Hall sequence, involving what seems hundreds of cuts, are very powerful. Less often noticed, although to my mind equally if not more satisfactory, are the more subtle scenes in which Hitchcock combines an edge of suspense along with perverse humor, as when Stewart attempts some detecting at a taxidermist shop and Day belts out ""Que Sera, Sera"" (written for this film) in a most unsuitable way at an embassy cocktail party.
Although THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH lacks the depth and impact of Hitchcock's greater work, it remains an enjoyable film and one that compares very well with his work as a whole. It's Hitchcock-light, but recommended.
Gary F. Taylor, aka GFT, Amazon Reviewer" 1
+974 "I just finished up this unofficial adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's ""The Lurking Fear"" that was shot in Louisiana. Outside of a few changes (names, setting), this follows the short story point by point for the first 70 minutes but then tries to inject its own ""twist"" ending that you could see coming from a mile away. Either way, it is a much better adaptation than Full Moon's THE LURKING FEAR. Too bad it is a terrible film. Director David McCormick shoots the thing with all the flair of an industrial short. I swear I counted maybe two camera movements. The creature design is cheap (we're talking store bought masks here) but shot in a dark manner (intentional or not) where they are somewhat creepy. The most impressive thing in the picture is the abandoned mansion but McCormick fails to exploit that as well. File this one under good adaptation, poor execution." 0
+975 A great cast, a fantastic CGI monster and a brilliant script. If this film had had any of those things then it might not have been amongst the worst films I've ever wasted an hour and a half on. Infinite chimpanzees with infinite typewriters have not yet written the complete works of Shakespeare but along the way this has appeared in their waste-paper bin and somehow it got made into a movie. You can tell the the actors regret signing those contracts with every word they mutter directly into camera. The CGI is amateurish in the extreme and they might have created more tension of the cast had been attacked with the Sinclair Spectrum it was created on. I wanted to like this film, it has nice cameo appearances by Gil Gerard and Walter Koenig so I expected a fun horror movie that didn't take itself too seriously. It actually does try to take itself seriously but is about as much fun as trip to the dentist. Do yourself a favour. Don't watch this movie, you'll only encourage them to make more. 0
+976 "This is a great example of very none Hollywood film making which is very thought provoking, moving and not without a sense of humor, Kevin McKidd and Paula Sage are superb.
I actually watched it on late night TV and I can see why I missed it in the cinema, its not the sort of film that the multi-screen ""mega"" cinemas show nowadays, mores the pity.
I am going to look for the DVD. Not for those who prefer, the current trend towards special effects and no story. If you liked the best selling book ""The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time"", you'll enjoy this film.
This film ranks beside the best of Scottish films, such as ""Small Faces"" and ""trainspotting"". All films which Kevin McKidd also star in.
Highly Recommended." 1
+977 Like an earlier commentor, I saw it in 1980 and have never been able to shake the memory of the gripping story, splendid acting, and dramatic musical score. It certainly contains some of Sam Waterston's finest work. He and the writers depict Oppenheimer not simply as an unjustly victimized hero -- which he was -- but also as naive, fond of alcohol, and snobbish, a rounded portrait instead of a stereotype. 1
+978 "A gentle story, hinting at fury, with a redemptive message and glorious celebration. The photography is wondrously well executed. Cinematographers look at this kind of film to hone their craft not just for what the eye can do to enhance a story, but what the right camera vocabulary can do to heighten an emotion. Feeding the soul is by definition what this movie addresses, but with an elegance and grace of delivery that simply doesn't not happen much anymore, at least with this degree of taste, restraint and finesse. If you care about story and character development, this is a also a great movie to see as an example of what simple lines and the right delivery can do to completely fill out a character's impression. Match all this with a film score that is almost minimalist in character and also perfectly conceived, and you'll ""get"" this movie." 1
+979 The Adventures of Hercules has to be one of the lamest excuses for a movie I've yet run across. You would have to look far and wide to find anything that approaches the level of ineptness on display in this movie. Acting Bad. Editing Bad. Direction Bad. Special Effects Bad and Laughable. Plot Bad. Lighting Bad. Cinematography Bad. Costume Design Bad and Silly. Everything Else Bad. Watching The Adventures of Hercules is about as enjoyable as a root canal. Even for a fan of bad movies, it's a real endurance test. This is one for either masochists or Lou Ferrigno completists (if any exist).
Eight things I learned from watching The Adventures of Hercules:
1. If you don't have the budget for real special effects, rotoscope a scene from the previous movie. It will look great - trust me.
2. When on a quest to recover Zeus' thunderbolts, take time for frequent stops to oil-up you body. It worked for Ferrigno and his two Amazon companions.
3. Any sword fight, use of magic, and just about all other day to day activities in ancient Greece created a sound very similar to a game of Pac Man or Asteroids.
4. Some of the ancient Greek gods dressed like extras from Star Wars.
5. If you need to pad your crappy movie's runtime, extend the title sequence by adding Star Trek style credits and throw in some overly grandiose music. It also helps if you've got a previous movie to pull scenes from.
6. Fight scenes move along much smoother if the bad guys attack Hercules one at a time.
7. William Berger did anything for money.
8. I didn't think it was possible, but The Adventures of Hercules makes the first film, Hercules (1983), look like an Academy Award winner. 0
+980 Fun story of a regular guy with big dreams, this low budget film really hits home showing what it is like trying to become an acting success. Great performances by Lou Myers and Brian's neighbor, Alex. I giggled alot and even cried a little.
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+2 Tuppence rose. Tuppence o into the y. 1 0 Tuppence rose. Tuppence floated into the air.
+3 "Even if you're the kind of traveler who likes to improvise and be adventurous, don't turn your nose up at the tourist offices." There's nothing n seeing in the tourist offices. 2 0 "Even if you're the kind of traveler who likes to improvise and be adventurous, don't turn your nose up at the tourist offices." There's nothing worth seeing in the tourist offices.
+4 "One thing was worrying me dreadfully, but my heart gave a great throb of relief when I saw my ulster lying carelessly over the back of a chair." I was dreadfully worried about a things. 2 1 "One thing was worrying me dreadfully, but my heart gave a great throb of relief when I saw my ulster lying carelessly over the back of a chair." I was dreadfully worried about many things.
+5 What changed? What was q? 1 0 What changed? What was unique?
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+7 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Bars and restaurants are interesting g. 1 2 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Bars and restaurants are interesting places.
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+9 yeah but uh do you have small kids Do you have any f? 1 0 yeah but uh do you have small kids Do you have any children?
+10 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester was not the place that Sir James had s to go. 2 0 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester was not the place that Sir James had intended to go.
+11 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He told them not to r him to lift a finger. 2 0 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He told them not to ask him to lift a finger.
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+13 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a continuous t." 0 1 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a continuous cycle."
+14 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. It is better to have m than to have none at all. 0 2 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. It is better to have little than to have none at all.
+15 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought 3 would like working on Liddy's campaign the best. 1 2 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought I would like working on Liddy's campaign the best.
+16 Then he is very sure. He is very o of himself. 1 0 Then he is very sure. He is very sure of himself.
+17 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His i went down. 2 0 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His charges went down.
+18 "Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures)." All of the emission categories experienced a downturn a for one. 2 1 "Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures)." All of the emission categories experienced a downturn except for one.
+19 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from c to formal surveys. 0 2 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from informal to formal surveys.
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+21 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a x angle at White House murder mystery. 1 0 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a new angle at White House murder mystery.
+22 "Children, especially boys, are seen as a blessing and are treated with indulgence, fussed over by mothers and grandmothers." Male children are t to bring luck to the family. 1 0 "Children, especially boys, are seen as a blessing and are treated with indulgence, fussed over by mothers and grandmothers." Male children are considered to bring luck to the family.
+23 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on o sides of the city. 2 0 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on opposite sides of the city.
+24 well Dana it's been really interesting and i appreciate talking with you "t for calling me, Dana." 1 0 well Dana it's been really interesting and i appreciate talking with you "Thanks for calling me, Dana."
+25 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is a found but not often looked for. 2 1 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is easily found but not often looked for.
+26 " ""An egg has got to hatch,"" he said." A chick i hatch from an egg. 1 2 " ""An egg has got to hatch,"" he said." A chick must hatch from an egg.
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+28 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL t have capital. 1 0 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL Humans have capital.
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+30 "What about the hole?"" They scanned the cliff-side narrowly." They looked from the top of the cliff for the x. 1 2 "What about the hole?"" They scanned the cliff-side narrowly." They looked from the top of the cliff for the hole.
+31 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for l times in the past is going to handed out once a year. 0 1 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for several times in the past is going to handed out once a year.
+32 "At 79 m (260 ft) wide and 36 m (118 ft) high, it was built by the Ptolemies during a total reconstruction of the temple in the years 237 105 b.c." It was built in c BC by the Ptolomies. 0 1 "At 79 m (260 ft) wide and 36 m (118 ft) high, it was built by the Ptolemies during a total reconstruction of the temple in the years 237 105 b.c." It was built in 105 BC by the Ptolomies.
+33 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was x when we first came here. 1 0 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was exciting when we first came here.
+34 "The Vice President and his representatives have asserted that GAO lacks the statutory authority to examine the activities of the NEPDG, recognizing only GAOas authority to audit its financial transactions." The Vice President has n a few representatives. 2 1 "The Vice President and his representatives have asserted that GAO lacks the statutory authority to examine the activities of the NEPDG, recognizing only GAOas authority to audit its financial transactions." The Vice President has sacked a few representatives.
+35 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the advance y. 2 0 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the advance category.
+36 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and Grace ended up in s at the end. 2 0 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and Grace ended up in prison at the end.
+37 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The chest wasn't i o to completely contain all of the garments. 0 2 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The chest wasn't big enough to completely contain all of the garments.
+38 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should t up the opportunity. 2 0 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should pass up the opportunity.
+39 GAO's Web site (www.gao.gov) contains abstracts and full-text files ofcurrent reports and testimony and an expanding archive of older products. The GAO has received many e due to lack of a website. 2 0 GAO's Web site (www.gao.gov) contains abstracts and full-text files ofcurrent reports and testimony and an expanding archive of older products. The GAO has received many complaints due to lack of a website.
+40 "High Crimes is painfully shoddy, even for a book rushed to press." Books that are rushed to press are usually p. 1 2 "High Crimes is painfully shoddy, even for a book rushed to press." Books that are rushed to press are usually shoddy.
+41 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are s. 1 0 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are successful.
+42 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Clinton had no right to privilege for actions not involving the l. 1 2 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Clinton had no right to privilege for actions not involving the presidency.
+43 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't s for anything if we rallied behind a female candidate. 2 0 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't count for anything if we rallied behind a female candidate.
+44 The Government does not sacrifice anything of value in exchange and the entity that forfeits the property does not receive anything of value. The entity will receive appropriate a for forfeited property. 2 0 The Government does not sacrifice anything of value in exchange and the entity that forfeits the property does not receive anything of value. The entity will receive appropriate compensation for forfeited property.
+45 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" x has taken interest in South Park jokes. 1 2 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" Press has taken interest in South Park jokes.
+46 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was falling off because of the red o. 2 0 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was falling off because of the red moon.
+47 The contrast between the landscape of the central highlands and the south coast could not be more marked. The contrast between the highlands and the coast were a marked. 0 1 The contrast between the landscape of the central highlands and the south coast could not be more marked. The contrast between the highlands and the coast were easily marked.
+48 yeah now do Indian are Indian foods kosher Indian foods are k now too. 1 0 yeah now do Indian are Indian foods kosher Indian foods are kosher now too.
+49 "Most of Slate will not be published next week, the third and last of our traditional summer weeks off." i won't be l much this summer. 1 2 "Most of Slate will not be published next week, the third and last of our traditional summer weeks off." Slate won't be published much this summer.
+50 "Tax records show Waters earned around $65,000 in 2000." Waters' tax records show he earned a blue y last year. 2 0 "Tax records show Waters earned around $65,000 in 2000." Waters' tax records show he earned a blue ribbon last year.
+51 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I s that you can remember that forever. 2 0 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I hope that you can remember that forever.
+52 "This number represents the most reliable, albeit conservative, estimate of cases closed in 1999 by LSC grantees." This is an a verified number of closed cases. 0 1 "This number represents the most reliable, albeit conservative, estimate of cases closed in 1999 by LSC grantees." This is an actual verified number of closed cases.
+53 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried in a big u. 1 0 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried in a big hole.
+54 yeah those yeah it was all bloodless and the good guys can get hit all day long and they have to shake it off they don't they don't you know get epileptic fits or anything from getting hit on the head That was the goriest most true to life thing I've ever seen and I think that's gonna o affect me for a long time. 2 0 yeah those yeah it was all bloodless and the good guys can get hit all day long and they have to shake it off they don't they don't you know get epileptic fits or anything from getting hit on the head That was the goriest most true to life thing I've ever seen and I think that's gonna psychologically affect me for a long time.
+55 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will never a. 2 0 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will never heal.
+56 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson in the future and the g. 1 0 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson in the future and the past.
+57 "In the 19th century, when Kashmir was the most exotic hill-station of them all, the maharaja forbade the British to buy land there, so they then hit on the brilliant alternative of building luxuriously appointed houseboats moored on the lakes near Srinagar." The maharaja allowed the B to build houseboats on the lakes. 0 1 "In the 19th century, when Kashmir was the most exotic hill-station of them all, the maharaja forbade the British to buy land there, so they then hit on the brilliant alternative of building luxuriously appointed houseboats moored on the lakes near Srinagar." The maharaja allowed the British to build houseboats on the lakes.
+58 "'Don't worry,' he whispered." He was o out. 2 0 "'Don't worry,' he whispered." He was freaked out.
+59 and uh we went through a time period that we had three Danes "For three years, we had z Danes." 1 2 and uh we went through a time period that we had three Danes "For three years, we had three Danes."
+60 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 4 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be significantly impacted by the cuts." 1 2 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be significantly impacted by the cuts."
+61 "The islands' names refer to the different force winds hitting them, not their topography." The way the islands are called is t on the force of the a they experience. 0 1 "The islands' names refer to the different force winds hitting them, not their topography." The way the islands are called is based on the force of the wins they experience.
+62 He and his associates weren't operating at the level of metaphor. His associates' t was operating at the level of the metaphor. 2 0 He and his associates weren't operating at the level of metaphor. His associates' boss was operating at the level of the metaphor.
+63 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that o it before typing it in. 2 0 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that Change it before typing it in.
+64 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The person was x to attend on August 12. 1 2 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The person was going to attend on August 12.
+65 in each square On the o outline. 2 0 in each square On the square outline.
+66 "Also, disappointing earnings reports from Intel and other blue-chip companies in the two weeks leading up to the crash caused investors to question the value of entire portfolios." Intel has had many disappointing c reports. 1 2 "Also, disappointing earnings reports from Intel and other blue-chip companies in the two weeks leading up to the crash caused investors to question the value of entire portfolios." Intel has had many disappointing earning reports.
+67 but there's no uh inscriptions or or dates or anything else There aren't any c on it? 1 2 but there's no uh inscriptions or or dates or anything else There aren't any dates on it?
+68 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French o up with control over the salt pound. 2 0 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French ended up with control over the salt pound.
+69 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's never s from the draft, even when it was most dire." 2 0 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's never shirked from the draft, even when it was most dire."
+70 "If necessary to meeting the restrictions imposed in the preceding sentence, the Administrator shall reduce, pro rata, the basic Phase II allowance allocations for each unit subject to the requirements of section 414." Section 414 helps a allowance allocations for each unit. 2 1 "If necessary to meeting the restrictions imposed in the preceding sentence, the Administrator shall reduce, pro rata, the basic Phase II allowance allocations for each unit subject to the requirements of section 414." Section 414 helps higher allowance allocations for each unit.
+71 "Maybe in that sense, the behavior of the Pippens and Iversons of the world is defensible." Pippens and Iverson are n. 2 0 "Maybe in that sense, the behavior of the Pippens and Iversons of the world is defensible." Pippens and Iverson are penguins.
+72 no i i i don't i it completely beyond me i went to my under graduate uh education "I can't remember, I did my g education." 1 0 no i i i don't i it completely beyond me i went to my under graduate uh education "I can't remember, I did my undergraduate education."
+73 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they should T go all non-violent offenders 1 0 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they should let go all non-violent offenders
+74 "The village is tiny and a total contrast to the bustle of the Trenchtown ghetto in Kingston, where he lived as a recording superstar." "He lived in Kingston, but he came from a tiny g." 1 2 "The village is tiny and a total contrast to the bustle of the Trenchtown ghetto in Kingston, where he lived as a recording superstar." "He lived in Kingston, but he came from a tiny village."
+75 (j) Promotional items a member receives as a consequence of using travel or transportation services procured by the United States or accepted pursuant to 31 A non-member can receive promotional items if they are from i and do not travel. 2 0 (j) Promotional items a member receives as a consequence of using travel or transportation services procured by the United States or accepted pursuant to 31 A non-member can receive promotional items if they are from Spain and do not travel.
+76 "Second, Clinton hasn't used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use nearly as often as his two predecessors did." i Clinton used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use. 2 0 "Second, Clinton hasn't used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use nearly as often as his two predecessors did." Hillary Clinton used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use.
+77 The Kal nodded. The Kal then s its head t to side. 2 0 The Kal nodded. The Kal then shook its head side to side.
+78 Agency officials stated that copies of both the initial and the final analysis were submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration as required by section 605(b). The Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration did not t receive either of these analyses. 2 0 Agency officials stated that copies of both the initial and the final analysis were submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration as required by section 605(b). The Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration did not actually receive either of these analyses.
+79 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the right agency employees, s fix" 0 1 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the right agency employees, help fix"
+80 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." C was known for their exquisite blazers with thick heavy shoulder pads. 2 0 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." Dior was known for their exquisite blazers with thick heavy shoulder pads.
+81 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." Interest is almost l expressed in terms of percent. 0 2 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." Interest is almost always expressed in terms of percent.
+82 "The analysis also addresses the various alternatives to the final rule which were considered, including differing compliance or reporting requirements, use of performance rather than design standards, and an exemption for small entities from coverage of the rule." The rule is t to change. 1 0 "The analysis also addresses the various alternatives to the final rule which were considered, including differing compliance or reporting requirements, use of performance rather than design standards, and an exemption for small entities from coverage of the rule." The rule is subject to change.
+83 and that you're very much right but the jury may or may not see it that way so you get a little anticipate you know anxious there and go well you know "Even if you're correct, I think the jury would t up on that." 2 0 and that you're very much right but the jury may or may not see it that way so you get a little anticipate you know anxious there and go well you know "Even if you're correct, I think the jury would pick up on that."
+84 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more high budget films, even if that means badly selling m." 1 0 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more high budget films, even if that means badly selling books."
+85 "Only trouble was, they had infinite ammunition...we only had so many bullets." They had a g more bullets than we did. 0 2 "Only trouble was, they had infinite ammunition...we only had so many bullets." They had a lot more bullets than we did.
+86 "The park is a graceful and elegant expanse with fine views of the mountains, much loved by Dubliners since it was first opened to the public in 1747." The park is okay and the views of the mountains are just o. 2 0 "The park is a graceful and elegant expanse with fine views of the mountains, much loved by Dubliners since it was first opened to the public in 1747." The park is okay and the views of the mountains are just okay.
+87 "IDPA's OIG's mission is to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in various payment programs." IDPA's OIG's mission is a and cares about payment programs. 0 1 "IDPA's OIG's mission is to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in various payment programs." IDPA's OIG's mission is clear and cares about payment programs.
+88 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We a non-sale items in Memphis on credit. 2 1 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We bought non-sale items in Memphis on credit.
+89 "The streets are crammed with vendors selling shrine offerings of sweets, curds, and coconut, as well as garlands and holy images." a have lined the streets with torches and fires. 2 0 "The streets are crammed with vendors selling shrine offerings of sweets, curds, and coconut, as well as garlands and holy images." Vendors have lined the streets with torches and fires.
+90 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The Scotland Yard men were x. 1 2 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The Scotland Yard men were coming.
+91 "Nowadays, a poverty lawyer working for one of New York's many agencies representing the indigent - including Legal Aid, the South Brooklyn Legal Services, the Lawyers Alliance for New York, InMotion, the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Volunteers of Legal Service, the Bronx Defenders and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest - might begin his or her career at $32,000 per annum, compared with the $125,000 average first-year associate salary at the city's larger firms." Lawyers often move to p firms because they will work for x pay. 2 0 "Nowadays, a poverty lawyer working for one of New York's many agencies representing the indigent - including Legal Aid, the South Brooklyn Legal Services, the Lawyers Alliance for New York, InMotion, the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Volunteers of Legal Service, the Bronx Defenders and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest - might begin his or her career at $32,000 per annum, compared with the $125,000 average first-year associate salary at the city's larger firms." Lawyers often move to larger firms because they will work for less pay.
+92 The guidelines do not apply to inpatient hospital services and hospice services and will be used by Medicare fiscal intermediaries to determine the maximum allowable costs of the therapy services. When it c to therapy services the policies and procedures are not relevant. 0 2 The guidelines do not apply to inpatient hospital services and hospice services and will be used by Medicare fiscal intermediaries to determine the maximum allowable costs of the therapy services. When it comes to therapy services the policies and procedures are not relevant.
+93 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a t side effect that was intended. 2 1 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a radical side effect that was intended.
+94 "In 1923, Turkey broke away from the tired Ottoman rulers, and Kemal Ataturk rose to power on a wave of popular support." Turkey was part of the o Empire until 1923. 0 2 "In 1923, Turkey broke away from the tired Ottoman rulers, and Kemal Ataturk rose to power on a wave of popular support." Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1923.
+95 oh that might be kind of interesting is it I'm not sure if it will actually be g. 1 2 oh that might be kind of interesting is it I'm not sure if it will actually be interesting.
+96 (Cohen 1999) Although many observers would view this as an extreme step it could reduce costs and allow increased efficiencies. They don't a to lower costs. 2 0 (Cohen 1999) Although many observers would view this as an extreme step it could reduce costs and allow increased efficiencies. They don't want to lower costs.
+97 "In addition, Saracens invaded the Provencal coast from North Africa, and Magyar armies attacked Lor?raine and Bur?gun?dy." The c of Mayar b an attack on Lorraine and Burgundy. 0 2 "In addition, Saracens invaded the Provencal coast from North Africa, and Magyar armies attacked Lor?raine and Bur?gun?dy." The armies of Mayar launched an attack on Lorraine and Burgundy.
+98 'These are human lives. These are a lives 0 1 'These are human lives. These are Hunan lives
+99 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is generally a, making it a practical option for impatient travelers." 2 1 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is generally quick, making it a practical option for impatient travelers."
+100 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It i take a long time to do that because getting inside a person's head takes time. 1 2 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It might take a long time to do that because getting inside a person's head takes time.
+101 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Vice President believes that i shouldn't be able to read documents. 1 2 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Vice President believes that GAO shouldn't be able to read documents.
+102 "True devotees talk shop at even more specialized groups, such as one on Northeastern weather (ne.weather), whose recent conversation topics included the great blizzard of 1978 and the freak snowstorm of May 1977." "0.weather is a general discussion group, not only about weather." 1 0 "True devotees talk shop at even more specialized groups, such as one on Northeastern weather (ne.weather), whose recent conversation topics included the great blizzard of 1978 and the freak snowstorm of May 1977." "Ne.weather is a general discussion group, not only about weather. "
+103 "And far, far away- lying still on the tracks- was the back of the train." The train was t along the track. 2 1 "And far, far away- lying still on the tracks- was the back of the train." The train was speeding along the track.
+104 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to launch an a. 1 2 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to launch an investigation.
+105 Why bother to sacrifice your lives for dirt farmers and slavers? i sacrifice their lives for farmers and slaves. 1 0 Why bother to sacrifice your lives for dirt farmers and slavers? People sacrifice their lives for farmers and slaves.
+106 plus i like to dance you know Plus I love to get my c on. 1 2 plus i like to dance you know Plus I love to get my groove on.
+107 i'm not sure what the overnight low was It was 37 i last night. 2 0 i'm not sure what the overnight low was It was 37 degrees last night.
+108 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. u of the people who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed. 2 0 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. Most of the people who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed.
+109 The last thing we want is any more attention or any more bounty hunters. They waived their hands to y more attention. 2 0 The last thing we want is any more attention or any more bounty hunters. They waived their hands to get more attention.
+110 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too g for most people. 1 2 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too slow for most people.
+111 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are the only hope our clients have for n assistance. 0 2 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are the only hope our clients have for legal assistance.
+112 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has a few unique g experiences. 1 2 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has a few unique dining experiences.
+113 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." a stay open all night because it's a z to party. 2 0 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." Things stay open all night because it's a place to party.
+114 and oh okay and then went to Colorado I had to move u to Nebraska just to survive. 2 0 and oh okay and then went to Colorado I had to move back to Nebraska just to survive.
+115 The door opened and Severn stepped out. They were t for someone to n the s for them. 2 0 The door opened and Severn stepped out. They were waiting for someone to open the door for them.
+116 paid back down it uh I m off the balance. 1 2 paid back down it uh I paid off the balance.
+117 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She can t new risks with the awareness campaign. 1 0 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She can find new risks with the awareness campaign.
+118 um something that i i think that i've noticed that i i have a friend i think if you're going into like uh law or medicine a very particular very specific field even even engineering you can get you can meet a lot of the requirements at a public um institution "Law,medicine or engineering students l can't get a job" 2 0 um something that i i think that i've noticed that i i have a friend i think if you're going into like uh law or medicine a very particular very specific field even even engineering you can get you can meet a lot of the requirements at a public um institution "Law,medicine or engineering students often can't get a job"
+119 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 m gap between those involved in the situation. 0 2 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 year gap between those involved in the situation.
+120 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the o working hours. 2 0 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the long working hours.
+121 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not acceptable for anybody to u work in order to take care of children. 2 0 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not acceptable for anybody to refuse work in order to take care of children.
+122 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The cathedral is equally as impressive during the u of day. 1 2 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The cathedral is equally as impressive during the light of day.
+123 "What am I to do with them afterwards?""" The narrator a what to do with them. 2 1 "What am I to do with them afterwards?""" The narrator knows what to do with them.
+124 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn u all of his u k at the University of Notre Dame. 2 0 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn earned all of his undergraduate credits at the University of Notre Dame.
+125 The census of 1931 served as an alarm signal for the Malay national consciousness. There wasn't any censuses in Malaysia e to 1940. 2 0 The census of 1931 served as an alarm signal for the Malay national consciousness. There wasn't any censuses in Malaysia prior to 1940.
+126 Took forever. Lasted two v 2 0 Took forever. Lasted two years
+127 A recorded menu will provide information on how to obtain these lists. Lists are available on electronic u. 1 2 A recorded menu will provide information on how to obtain these lists. Lists are available on electronic menus.
+128 "A group of guys went out for a drink after work, and sitting at the bar was a real a 6 foot blonde with a fabulous face and figure to match." The men didn't n the figure of the blonde woman sitting at the bar. 2 0 "A group of guys went out for a drink after work, and sitting at the bar was a real a 6 foot blonde with a fabulous face and figure to match." The men didn't appreciate the figure of the blonde woman sitting at the bar.
+129 Oh yeah? San Barenakedino? How's he? Clarisse and Onardo both asked. Clarisse and Onardo both a how San Bernakedino is. 0 1 Oh yeah? San Barenakedino? How's he? Clarisse and Onardo both asked. Clarisse and Onardo both asked how San Bernakedino is.
+130 "I feel, though, that I should like to point out to you once more the risks you are running, especially if you pursue the course you indicate." I do not think that you understand the g you are taking. 0 2 "I feel, though, that I should like to point out to you once more the risks you are running, especially if you pursue the course you indicate." I do not think that you understand the risks you are taking.
+131 "Meanwhile, critics on the left argue that because the United States failed to intervene in Rwanda, its intervention in Kosovo is morally suspect and probably racist." The US intervention in Kosovo is l based. 1 2 "Meanwhile, critics on the left argue that because the United States failed to intervene in Rwanda, its intervention in Kosovo is morally suspect and probably racist." The US intervention in Kosovo is racist based.
+132 Visigoths sack Rome The Visigoths were not c. 2 0 Visigoths sack Rome The Visigoths were not successful.
+133 "However, co-requesters cannot approve additional co-requesters or restrict the timing of the release of the product after it is issued." They will t timing of the release of the product. 2 0 "However, co-requesters cannot approve additional co-requesters or restrict the timing of the release of the product after it is issued." They will restrict timing of the release of the product.
+134 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "The statement is actually l as all families, regardless of income, are eligible for the services." 2 0 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "The statement is actually incorrect as all families, regardless of income, are eligible for the services."
+135 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. Working for Philip Morris is a legal x. 1 0 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. Working for Philip Morris is a legal challenge.
+136 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next to the library on the x side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be found. 1 0 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next to the library on the south side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be found.
+137 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The young girl was m. 1 2 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The young girl was scared.
+138 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly lessened and the way that s is used is unoriginal. 2 0 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly lessened and the way that gore is used is unoriginal.
+139 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. Tommy took the bait of the o. 1 0 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. Tommy took the bait of the treaty.
+140 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was a for its comedy abilities. 0 1 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was known for its comedy abilities.
+141 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's going to step down from the court in the m of 2002. 0 1 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's going to step down from the court in the winter of 2002.
+142 "So, as he and Tipper walked out, my friend and I were right behind them, and I took the opportunity to say hello and reintroduce myself--as a journalist, I might add--and we chatted about the movie for a few minutes." 5 saw Tipper with him at the movie. 0 2 "So, as he and Tipper walked out, my friend and I were right behind them, and I took the opportunity to say hello and reintroduce myself--as a journalist, I might add--and we chatted about the movie for a few minutes." I saw Tipper with him at the movie.
+143 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. Uploading your consciousness feels like a mental dry-heave in the x stages. 1 2 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. Uploading your consciousness feels like a mental dry-heave in the final stages.
+144 "Christ on a crutch, what does he have to do to lose your support, stab David Geffen with a kitchen knife?" Your support is l. 0 2 "Christ on a crutch, what does he have to do to lose your support, stab David Geffen with a kitchen knife?" Your support is unwavering.
+145 There is uncertainty associated with all of the numbers presented in this paper due to sampling error and estimation error in econometric estimation procedure used to recover household-level demand functions "Instead of sampling humans for this data, o sampled pet rocks." 2 0 There is uncertainty associated with all of the numbers presented in this paper due to sampling error and estimation error in econometric estimation procedure used to recover household-level demand functions "Instead of sampling humans for this data, researchers sampled pet rocks."
+146 "But if banks, airlines, and communications companies accept key recovery, the terrorists will risk potential exposure every time they do business with those institutions." "Banks, airlines, and communications companies support o." 1 2 "But if banks, airlines, and communications companies accept key recovery, the terrorists will risk potential exposure every time they do business with those institutions." "Banks, airlines, and communications companies support terrorists."
+147 "Instead, we could recommend that, compared with other settings, the prevalence of alcohol problems among ED patients makes it worthy of careful consideration." The relationship between alcohol-dependent ED patients should be c. 1 2 "Instead, we could recommend that, compared with other settings, the prevalence of alcohol problems among ED patients makes it worthy of careful consideration." The relationship between alcohol-dependent ED patients should be explored.
+148 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be to e people company. 2 0 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be to keep people company.
+149 And who should decide? i should make the decision. 1 0 And who should decide? Someone should make the decision.
+150 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "An annual household income of under $22,000 a year for a family of four q families for LSC services." 2 1 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "An annual household income of under $22,000 a year for a family of four disqualifies families for LSC services."
+151 "Czarek was welcomed enthusiastically, even though the poultry brotherhood was paying a lot of sudden attention to the newcomers - a strong group of young and talented managers from an egzemo-exotic chicken farm in Fodder Band nearby Podunkowice." Czarek was welcomed into the group by the e. 0 1 "Czarek was welcomed enthusiastically, even though the poultry brotherhood was paying a lot of sudden attention to the newcomers - a strong group of young and talented managers from an egzemo-exotic chicken farm in Fodder Band nearby Podunkowice." Czarek was welcomed into the group by the farmers.
+152 "To be fair, Si doesn't pay for all such treats." Si only pays for some l. 1 2 "To be fair, Si doesn't pay for all such treats." Si only pays for some treats.
+153 "It lacked intelligence, introspection, and humor--it was crass, worthy of Cosmopolitan or Star . I do have a sense of humor, but can only appreciate a joke when it starts with a grain of truth." The c won a o q. 2 0 "It lacked intelligence, introspection, and humor--it was crass, worthy of Cosmopolitan or Star . I do have a sense of humor, but can only appreciate a joke when it starts with a grain of truth." The article won a Pulitzer Prize.
+154 uh and i think even Electric Light Orchestra had some some real um influences by classical music and i'm still still my favorite in fact most of my CDs that i got are classical music "I have some CDs of barney songs, but those aren't most of my n. " 2 0 uh and i think even Electric Light Orchestra had some some real um influences by classical music and i'm still still my favorite in fact most of my CDs that i got are classical music "I have some CDs of barney songs, but those aren't most of my CDs. "
+155 "The AMS system also allows users to search the full text of the public comments, identifies form letter comments and ex parte communications,8 and provides a list of related government web sites-features that are currently not available in the DOT docket management system." The o s is the most popular hot dog stand outside of the a. 2 0 "The AMS system also allows users to search the full text of the public comments, identifies form letter comments and ex parte communications,8 and provides a list of related government web sites-features that are currently not available in the DOT docket management system." The AMS system is the most popular hot dog stand outside of the Pentagon.
+156 Those Creole men and women you'll see dancing it properly have been moving their hips and knees that way since childhood. Most people that master the Creole dance z it as adults. 2 0 Those Creole men and women you'll see dancing it properly have been moving their hips and knees that way since childhood. Most people that master the Creole dance learn it as adults.
+157 right oh they've really done uh good job of keeping everybody informed of what's going on sometimes i've wondered if it wasn't almost more than we needed to know I don't think I have shared a information with everyone. 2 0 right oh they've really done uh good job of keeping everybody informed of what's going on sometimes i've wondered if it wasn't almost more than we needed to know I don't think I have shared enough information with everyone.
+158 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The Legislature always acts o. 2 0 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The Legislature always acts responsibly.
+159 "The Passaic office is refusing to join in that reconfiguration, which goes into effect Jan." It will be reconfigured in n. 2 1 "The Passaic office is refusing to join in that reconfiguration, which goes into effect Jan." It will be reconfigured in March.
+160 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." In 1967 more people t Johnson than RFK. 0 1 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." In 1967 more people preferred Johnson than RFK.
+161 Pesticide concentrations should not exceed USEPA's Ambient Water Quality chronic criteria values where available. Locations available a freshwater and s locations. 2 1 Pesticide concentrations should not exceed USEPA's Ambient Water Quality chronic criteria values where available. Locations available include freshwater and saltwater locations.
+162 There are no means of destroying it; and he dare not keep it. There is no what to c b of it. 1 2 There are no means of destroying it; and he dare not keep it. There is no what to get rid of it.
+163 She had thrown away her cloak and tied her hair back into a topknot to keep it out of the way. She n her hair up. 0 1 She had thrown away her cloak and tied her hair back into a topknot to keep it out of the way. She put her hair up.
+164 What idiots girls are! They i girls to be the more intelligent y. 2 0 What idiots girls are! They believed girls to be the more intelligent gender.
+165 "The National Association of State Information Resource Executives (NASIRE) represents state chief information officers (CIO) and information resource executives who share a mission to shape national information technology policy through collaborative partnerships, information sharing, and knowledge transfer." The NA s s state chief information officers. 0 1 "The National Association of State Information Resource Executives (NASIRE) represents state chief information officers (CIO) and information resource executives who share a mission to shape national information technology policy through collaborative partnerships, information sharing, and knowledge transfer." The NA SIRE represents state chief information officers.
+166 um we tried that but we really weren't happy with it so he does that all himself now "o we help him out, and other t we do it all ourselves. " 2 0 um we tried that but we really weren't happy with it so he does that all himself now "Sometimes we help him out, and other times we do it all ourselves. "
+167 She had the pathetic aggression of a wife or mother--to Bunt there was no difference. Bunt was y motherless in an o. 2 0 She had the pathetic aggression of a wife or mother--to Bunt there was no difference. Bunt was raised motherless in an orphanage.
+168 Why shouldn't he be? There is no g he shouldn't be. 0 2 Why shouldn't he be? There is no reason he shouldn't be.
+169 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." There is a z jar on the window. 1 0 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." There is a small jar on the window.
+170 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have a views on it when I think the crime merits the punishment. 0 1 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have strong views on it when I think the crime merits the punishment.
+171 The river-beds are mostly too shallow for anything but flat-bottomed boats. Flat-bottomed boats are t for anyone sailing along the river. 0 1 The river-beds are mostly too shallow for anything but flat-bottomed boats. Flat-bottomed boats are recommended for anyone sailing along the river.
+172 you know and then how long are they supposed to take it You don't know the length of time they're supposed to take the t. 2 0 you know and then how long are they supposed to take it You don't know the length of time they're supposed to take the medication.
+173 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. The days passed by o. 1 0 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. The days passed by slowly.
+174 "No money no results!"" Another voice which Tommy rather thought was that of Boris replied: ""Will you guarantee that there ARE results?""" Can you guarantee that there will be results with o? 1 2 "No money no results!"" Another voice which Tommy rather thought was that of Boris replied: ""Will you guarantee that there ARE results?""" Can you guarantee that there will be results with money?
+175 "Saint-Th??gonnec is an outstanding example, its triumphal arch setting the tone for the majestic calvary of 1610." Both the triumphal arch and the calvary were g in 1610. 1 2 "Saint-Th??gonnec is an outstanding example, its triumphal arch setting the tone for the majestic calvary of 1610." Both the triumphal arch and the calvary were built in 1610.
+176 "Once or twice, but they seem more show than battle, said Adrin." Adrin said they were t warriors. 2 0 "Once or twice, but they seem more show than battle, said Adrin." Adrin said they were amazing warriors.
+177 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 is g on-going. 2 0 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 is still on-going.
+178 But the world is not run for the edification of tourists. The tourists were not m. 1 0 But the world is not run for the edification of tourists. The tourists were not welcomed.
+179 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were n assured of it happening in time and we knew this full well. 0 1 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were never assured of it happening in time and we knew this full well.
+180 "Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York, the conservative vanguard on the issue, show no inclination to exploit research that says, in effect, Why care about day-care quality?" Thompson and Giuliani might care about 4 cares. 1 2 "Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York, the conservative vanguard on the issue, show no inclination to exploit research that says, in effect, Why care about day-care quality?" Thompson and Giuliani might care about day cares.
+181 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore enlisted in the i. 1 0 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore enlisted in the Army.
+182 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find o after climbing the rock and praying. 1 2 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find husbands after climbing the rock and praying.
+183 "His diet was of wheaten bread," He ate mostly a in the form of bread. 0 1 "His diet was of wheaten bread," He ate mostly carbohydrates in the form of bread.
+184 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played a last year 0 1 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played better last year
+185 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely i of losing he's No. 1 0 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely afraid of losing he's No.
+186 "At the same moment I felt a terrific blow on the back of my head… ."" She shuddered." I was hit on by a nerdy o at the local bar. 2 0 "At the same moment I felt a terrific blow on the back of my head… ."" She shuddered." I was hit on by a nerdy guy at the local bar.
+187 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The C struck down all the places he went to. 1 0 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The Lord struck down all the places he went to.
+188 "Here you'll find the finest leather goods and of-the-moment fashions from all the predictable high-priests (Valentino, Armani, Versace, Gucci, Missoni, etc. ). A number of classic men's clothing meccas such as Cucci (with a C), Brioni, and Battistoni are still going strong." "You will t only the highest quality goods, be they high-fashion icons or top-notch designer clothing here." 0 1 "Here you'll find the finest leather goods and of-the-moment fashions from all the predictable high-priests (Valentino, Armani, Versace, Gucci, Missoni, etc. ). A number of classic men's clothing meccas such as Cucci (with a C), Brioni, and Battistoni are still going strong." "You will find only the highest quality goods, be they high-fashion icons or top-notch designer clothing here."
+189 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. e screening is essential in addressing substance abuse. 1 2 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. Routine screening is essential in addressing substance abuse.
+190 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The people were m. 1 2 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The people were right.
+191 "Also, other sorbent-based approaches in development may prove in time to be preferable to ACI, making the use of ACI only a conservative assumption." Hydrogen-based approaches in development E be preferable to ACl. 2 0 "Also, other sorbent-based approaches in development may prove in time to be preferable to ACI, making the use of ACI only a conservative assumption." Hydrogen-based approaches in development may be preferable to ACl.
+192 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the original, i is in control of the whole situation." 2 0 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the original, Reich is in control of the whole situation."
+193 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our c seem too high. 1 2 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our taxes seem too high.
+194 they'll they'll say yeah why didn't you buy why didn't you try something more mainline They will n at you for doing something so mainline. 2 1 they'll they'll say yeah why didn't you buy why didn't you try something more mainline They will scoff at you for doing something so mainline.
+195 One bakes Flipper. Flipper was a. 0 1 One bakes Flipper. Flipper was baked.
+196 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just like a g hangover. 1 2 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just like a drug hangover.
+197 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset when I don't perform i. 2 0 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset when I don't perform well.
+198 where they they brew their own beer there The b i from a y that they c it from. 2 0 where they they brew their own beer there The beer comes from a factory that they purchase it from.
+199 "Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?sailles." These gardens were t well before the 17th-century. 2 1 "Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?sailles." These gardens were around well before the 17th-century.
+200 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Washington Week in Review from the end to the start. That's the best g. 1 2 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Washington Week in Review from the end to the start. That's the best way.
+201 The Case Study Guidelines Guidelines for the u t. 0 2 The Case Study Guidelines Guidelines for the cast study.
+202 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are known to be g. 2 0 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are known to be go-getters.
+203 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a r 355, which I bought for her." 0 1 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a Bristol 355, which I bought for her."
+204 Another thing those early French and Dutch settlers agreed upon was that their island should be free of levies on any imported goods. The French settlers did not t income s at all. 2 0 Another thing those early French and Dutch settlers agreed upon was that their island should be free of levies on any imported goods. The French settlers did not mind income taxes at all.
+205 His authoritarian rule has prevented the emergence of future leaders and the development of strong civic and political institutions. "Because of his lax ruling, y other political institutions and and future leaders have emerged." 2 1 His authoritarian rule has prevented the emergence of future leaders and the development of strong civic and political institutions. "Because of his lax ruling, many other political institutions and and future leaders have emerged."
+206 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less i of the single mothers I know would easily be able to afford it. 2 0 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less Most of the single mothers I know would easily be able to afford it.
+207 "Fira is a shopper's paradise, a series of narrow alleys where you can wander free from the fear of traffic, although keep your eyes and ears open for donkeys." "There is no g in Fira, but there are donkeys." 0 2 "Fira is a shopper's paradise, a series of narrow alleys where you can wander free from the fear of traffic, although keep your eyes and ears open for donkeys." "There is no traffic in Fira, but there are donkeys."
+208 We've got to think. We can o. 1 0 We've got to think. We can think.
+209 uh high humidity "s, sweaty temperatures." 0 1 uh high humidity "Warm, sweaty temperatures."
+210 Lifetime Extension of SCR De-NOx Catalysts Using SCR-Tech's High Efficiency Ultrasonic Regeneration Process There is a X year extension of SCR De-NOx catalysts. 2 1 Lifetime Extension of SCR De-NOx Catalysts Using SCR-Tech's High Efficiency Ultrasonic Regeneration Process There is a 10 year extension of SCR De-NOx catalysts.
+211 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." Penrith and Blencathra are names which go back to ancient E. 2 1 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." Penrith and Blencathra are names which go back to ancient Rome.
+212 yeah it's a U S territory and it's just we own it or "5 a to be great at c this p of t, but now I don't." 2 0 yeah it's a U S territory and it's just we own it or "I used to be great at remembering this type of thing, but now I don't."
+213 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are the most g known team. 2 0 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are the most well known team.
+214 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a i assessment that was added through a special election. 2 0 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was added through a special election.
+215 because i i mean i don't know it's just something i think something we need "I i we could do without it, but it would x our quality of life greatly." 2 0 because i i mean i don't know it's just something i think something we need "I think we could do without it, but it would change our quality of life greatly."
+216 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with e people during sundown or out of tourist season. 0 2 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with fewer people during sundown or out of tourist season.
+217 "You see, he said sadly, ""you have no instincts.""" He said that I had no t. 2 1 "You see, he said sadly, ""you have no instincts.""" He said that I had no willpower.
+218 He had never felt better. H was in very t health. 0 2 He had never felt better. He was in very good health.
+219 "These men had never seen rain before, Jon realized." The men x in the rainforest. 2 0 "These men had never seen rain before, Jon realized." The men lived in the rainforest.
+220 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention She is a g person because she brings it to people's attention. 1 2 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention She is a good person because she brings it to people's attention.
+221 "Very often the emperor was only a minor, so that the Fujiwara patriarch acted as regent." It was not possible to be an emperor unless you were at least 1. 2 1 "Very often the emperor was only a minor, so that the Fujiwara patriarch acted as regent." It was not possible to be an emperor unless you were at least 18.
+222 "We saw a whole new model develop - a holistic approach to lawyering, one-stop shopping, she said. " She felt like c lawyering overcomplicates the shopping process. 2 0 "We saw a whole new model develop - a holistic approach to lawyering, one-stop shopping, she said. " She felt like holistic lawyering overcomplicates the shopping process.
+223 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to i the a, the m employed the brightest farmworkers in the field." 2 0 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to fuel the rocket, the US employed the brightest farmworkers in the field."
+224 probably yeah i would imagine the judge could throw it out I cannot i the judge threw the book at them so fast. 2 0 probably yeah i would imagine the judge could throw it out I cannot believe the judge threw the book at them so fast.
+225 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon traveled u to his hometown. 1 0 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon traveled back to his hometown.
+226 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A lot of people consider Eddie to be a y singer. 1 0 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A lot of people consider Eddie to be a bad singer.
+227 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued roughly 0 reports about specific findings. 1 0 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued roughly 170 reports about specific findings.
+228 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The E people look up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations. 1 2 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The American people look up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations.
+229 Intifada to the Present a Intifada. 2 1 Intifada to the Present Before Intifada.
+230 "If I had chosen to be an actor, I should have been the greatest actor living! " "u s to become an actor, but I wasn't very good at it. " 2 0 "If I had chosen to be an actor, I should have been the greatest actor living! " "I chose to become an actor, but I wasn't very good at it. "
+231 They have prominent red protuberances and may have been named after the British redcoats. They were named after the o redcoats. 1 0 They have prominent red protuberances and may have been named after the British redcoats. They were named after the British redcoats.
+232 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm t if they even sell household goods here." 1 0 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm wondering if they even sell household goods here."
+233 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A i ago his ascendancy was certain. 1 0 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A moment ago his ascendancy was certain.
+234 Don't forget to take a change of clothing and a towel. Remember to a your towel and clothing. 0 1 Don't forget to take a change of clothing and a towel. Remember to replace your towel and clothing.
+235 "News berates computer users for picking obvious, easily cracked passwords and chastises system administrators for ignoring basic security precautions." Users and system x both do not prioritize security. 1 2 "News berates computer users for picking obvious, easily cracked passwords and chastises system administrators for ignoring basic security precautions." Users and system administrators both do not prioritize security.
+236 I felt like a rat. I was upset with myself and l bad. 1 2 I felt like a rat. I was upset with myself and felt bad.
+237 His grandson Akbar chose Agra for his capital over Delhi. "His grandson chose Agra for the capital, not i." 0 2 His grandson Akbar chose Agra for his capital over Delhi. "His grandson chose Agra for the capital, not Delhi."
+238 "No, monsieur." The z is French. 1 2 "No, monsieur." The speaker is French.
+239 "Other attractions include hot springs, a market, and the forests and ski-slopes of nearby Uluda ." There are not y attractions here other than site seeing. 2 0 "Other attractions include hot springs, a market, and the forests and ski-slopes of nearby Uluda ." There are not many attractions here other than site seeing.
+240 The finest is the huge conical-roofed Tomb/Pillar of Absalom (King David's son). The Tomb/Pillar of Absalom has a large a roof. 0 1 The finest is the huge conical-roofed Tomb/Pillar of Absalom (King David's son). The Tomb/Pillar of Absalom has a large cone-shaped roof.
+241 "Jon was fighting at full speed, sweat forming on his brow." Jon was t from his brow. 2 0 "Jon was fighting at full speed, sweat forming on his brow." Jon was bleeding from his brow.
+242 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare c for the contraceptive implant procedure. 1 2 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare qualify for the contraceptive implant procedure.
+243 with little back packs of their own and you know things like that Someone else t a bag for them. 2 1 with little back packs of their own and you know things like that Someone else carries a bag for them.
+244 "That drawer was an unlocked one, as he had pointed out, and he submitted that there was no evidence to prove that it was the prisoner who had concealed the poison there. " The prisoner unlocked the draw but it wasn't him that put the o in there. 1 0 "That drawer was an unlocked one, as he had pointed out, and he submitted that there was no evidence to prove that it was the prisoner who had concealed the poison there. " The prisoner unlocked the draw but it wasn't him that put the poison in there.
+245 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. They were loyal to their c. 1 2 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. They were loyal to their leader.
+246 : Adrin's Third Lesson Adrin had o lessons. 1 0 : Adrin's Third Lesson Adrin had three lessons.
+247 "Today it is possible to buy cheap papyrus printed with gaudy Egyptian scenes in almost every souvenir shop in the country, but some of the most authentic are sold at The Pharaonic Village in Cairo where the papyrus is grown, processed, and hand-painted on site." The Pharaonic Village in Cairo is the only place where one can t authentic papyrus. 2 0 "Today it is possible to buy cheap papyrus printed with gaudy Egyptian scenes in almost every souvenir shop in the country, but some of the most authentic are sold at The Pharaonic Village in Cairo where the papyrus is grown, processed, and hand-painted on site." The Pharaonic Village in Cairo is the only place where one can buy authentic papyrus.
+248 "When a GAGAS attestation engagement is the basis for an auditor's subsequent report under the AICPA standards, it would be advantageous to users of the subsequent report for the auditor's report to include the information on compliance with laws and regulations and internal control that is required by GAGAS but not required by AICPA standards." The u is required by GAGAS but not AICPA. 0 2 "When a GAGAS attestation engagement is the basis for an auditor's subsequent report under the AICPA standards, it would be advantageous to users of the subsequent report for the auditor's report to include the information on compliance with laws and regulations and internal control that is required by GAGAS but not required by AICPA standards." The report is required by GAGAS but not AICPA.
+249 "Or, eligibility could be restricted to those who have already been pregnant, or at least sexually active; to those over age 13, or under age 21; or some combination thereof." "Eligibility is restricted to those over age 3, quite possibly." 1 2 "Or, eligibility could be restricted to those who have already been pregnant, or at least sexually active; to those over age 13, or under age 21; or some combination thereof." "Eligibility is restricted to those over age 13, quite possibly."
+250 Tuppence rose. Tuppence sink into the air. 1 0 Tuppence rose. Tuppence floated into the air.
+251 WHOLE LIFE POLICIES - Policies that provide insurance over the insured's entire life and the proceeds (face amount) are paid only upon death of the insured. fractional life policies are a type of life insurance that only cover the insured person until retirement from the workforce. 2 0 WHOLE LIFE POLICIES - Policies that provide insurance over the insured's entire life and the proceeds (face amount) are paid only upon death of the insured. Whole life policies are a type of life insurance that only cover the insured person until retirement from the workforce.
+252 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Bars and restaurants are uninteresting places. 1 0 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Bars and restaurants are interesting places.
+253 yeah but uh do you have small kids unmake you have any children? 1 0 yeah but uh do you have small kids Do you have any children?
+254 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester was not the place that Sir James had intended to stop. 2 1 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester was not the place that Sir James had intended to go.
+255 "Enter the realm of shopping malls, where everything you're looking for is available without moving your car." Everything can be abolish inside a shopping mall. 1 0 "Enter the realm of shopping malls, where everything you're looking for is available without moving your car." Everything can be found inside a shopping mall.
+256 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a discontinuous cycle." 0 1 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a continuous cycle."
+257 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. It is better to have much than to have none at all. 0 2 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. It is better to have little than to have none at all.
+258 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought I would like working on Liddy's campaign the worst. 1 0 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought I would like working on Liddy's campaign the best.
+259 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His discharge went down. 2 0 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His charges went down.
+260 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from formal to formal surveys. 0 1 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from informal to formal surveys.
+261 "They made little effort, despite the Jesuit presence in Asia, to convert local inhabitants to Christianity or to expand their territory into the interior." "The Jesuit forget that by converting the Asian people to Christianity, it would help them to expand their territory. " 2 0 "They made little effort, despite the Jesuit presence in Asia, to convert local inhabitants to Christianity or to expand their territory into the interior." "The Jesuit thought that by converting the Asian people to Christianity, it would help them to expand their territory. "
+262 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a old angle at White House murder mystery. 1 2 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a new angle at White House murder mystery.
+263 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on synonym sides of the city. 2 0 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on opposite sides of the city.
+264 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is easily abolish but not often looked for. 2 0 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is easily found but not often looked for.
+265 i wonder how they kept up with them though it seemed like the buffaloes were moving so fast i guess they graze though that wouldn't have been a problem "It seemed manageable, keeping up with the buffaloes." 0 1 i wonder how they kept up with them though it seemed like the buffaloes were moving so fast i guess they graze though that wouldn't have been a problem "It seemed difficult, keeping up with the buffaloes."
+266 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL Humans have lowercase. 1 0 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL Humans have capital.
+267 and those are the people that you know can you rehabilitate them the some of the ones that are you know perpetual You wonder if it's impossible to rehabilitate those types of people. 1 0 and those are the people that you know can you rehabilitate them the some of the ones that are you know perpetual You wonder if it's possible to rehabilitate those types of people.
+268 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for several times in the past is malfunction to handed out once a year. 0 2 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for several times in the past is going to handed out once a year.
+269 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was unexciting when we first came here. 1 0 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was exciting when we first came here.
+270 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the demote category. 2 0 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the advance category.
+271 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and Grace ended up in prison at the middle. 2 0 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and Grace ended up in prison at the end.
+272 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The chest wasn't little enough to completely contain all of the garments. 0 1 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The chest wasn't big enough to completely contain all of the garments.
+273 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should fail up the opportunity. 2 0 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should pass up the opportunity.
+274 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are unsuccessful. 1 0 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are successful.
+275 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Clinton had no incorrect to privilege for actions not involving the presidency. 1 0 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Clinton had no right to privilege for actions not involving the presidency.
+276 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't count for anything if we rallied behind a male candidate. 2 0 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't count for anything if we rallied behind a female candidate.
+277 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" Press has taken uninterestingness in South Park jokes. 1 2 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" Press has taken interest in South Park jokes.
+278 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was increase off because of the red moon. 2 1 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was falling off because of the red moon.
+279 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I despair that you can remember that forever. 2 0 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I hope that you can remember that forever.
+280 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried in a small hole. 1 2 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried in a big hole.
+281 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will ever heal. 2 0 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will never heal.
+282 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson in the future and the future. 1 2 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson in the future and the past.
+283 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be insignificantly impacted by the cuts." 1 0 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be significantly impacted by the cuts."
+284 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that stay it before typing it in. 2 0 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that Change it before typing it in.
+285 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The person was malfunction to attend on August 12. 1 2 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The person was going to attend on August 12.
+286 in each square On the crooked outline. 2 0 in each square On the square outline.
+287 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French ended up with unrestraint over the salt pound. 2 0 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French ended up with control over the salt pound.
+288 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's ever shirked from the draft, even when it was most dire." 2 0 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's never shirked from the draft, even when it was most dire."
+289 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they should forbid go all non-violent offenders 1 0 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they should let go all non-violent offenders
+290 The Kal nodded. The Kal then shook its head side to bottom. 2 0 The Kal nodded. The Kal then shook its head side to side.
+291 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the improperly agency employees, help fix" 0 2 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the right agency employees, help fix"
+292 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." Dior was unknown for their exquisite blazers with thick heavy shoulder pads. 2 0 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." Dior was known for their exquisite blazers with thick heavy shoulder pads.
+293 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." uninterestingness is almost always expressed in terms of percent. 0 2 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." Interest is almost always expressed in terms of percent.
+294 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more low budget films, uneven if that means badly selling books." 1 0 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more high budget films, even if that means badly selling books."
+295 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We bought non-sale items in Memphis on cash. 2 0 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We bought non-sale items in Memphis on credit.
+296 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The Scotland Yard woman were coming. 1 0 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The Scotland Yard men were coming.
+297 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a radical side effect that was unintended. 2 1 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a radical side effect that was intended.
+298 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is generally quick, unmake it a practical option for impatient travelers." 2 0 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is generally quick, making it a practical option for impatient travelers."
+299 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It might take a long time to do that because getting outdoors a person's head takes time. 1 2 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It might take a long time to do that because getting inside a person's head takes time.
+300 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Vice President disbelieve that GAO shouldn't be able to read documents. 1 2 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Vice President believes that GAO shouldn't be able to read documents.
+301 and i and i may have been the only one that did both because the mentality in Dallas was that you couldn't like both you had to like one and hate the other "I did not predate the mentality in Dallas, of liking only one team." 0 1 and i and i may have been the only one that did both because the mentality in Dallas was that you couldn't like both you had to like one and hate the other "I did not follow the mentality in Dallas, of liking only one team."
+302 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to abolish an investigation. 1 0 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to launch an investigation.
+303 plus i like to dance you know Plus I hate to get my groove on. 1 0 plus i like to dance you know Plus I love to get my groove on.
+304 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. least of the people who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed. 2 0 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. Most of the people who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed.
+305 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too accelerate for most people. 1 0 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too slow for most people.
+306 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are the only despair our clients have for legal assistance. 0 2 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are the only hope our clients have for legal assistance.
+307 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has a few unique dining inexperience. 1 2 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has a few unique dining experiences.
+308 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." Things stay open all day because it's a divest to party. 2 0 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." Things stay open all night because it's a place to party.
+309 paid back down it uh I paid off the asymmetry. 1 2 paid back down it uh I paid off the balance.
+310 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She can lose new risks with the awareness campaign. 1 0 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She can find new risks with the awareness campaign.
+311 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 year gap between those uninvolved in the situation. 0 2 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 year gap between those involved in the situation.
+312 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the long malfunction hours. 2 0 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the long working hours.
+313 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not acceptable for anybody to allow work in order to take care of children. 2 0 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not acceptable for anybody to refuse work in order to take care of children.
+314 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The cathedral is unevenly as impressive during the light of day. 1 2 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The cathedral is equally as impressive during the light of day.
+315 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn unearned all of his undergraduate credits at the University of Notre Dame. 2 0 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn earned all of his undergraduate credits at the University of Notre Dame.
+316 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. malfunction for Philip Morris is a legal challenge. 1 2 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. Working for Philip Morris is a legal challenge.
+317 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next to the library on the south side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be lost. 1 0 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next to the library on the south side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be found.
+318 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The old girl was scared. 1 0 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The young girl was scared.
+319 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly increase and the way that gore is used is unoriginal. 2 0 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly lessened and the way that gore is used is unoriginal.
+320 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. Tommy disclaim the bait of the treaty. 1 0 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. Tommy took the bait of the treaty.
+321 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was unknown for its comedy abilities. 0 1 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was known for its comedy abilities.
+322 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's malfunction to step down from the court in the winter of 2002. 0 2 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's going to step down from the court in the winter of 2002.
+323 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. Uploading your consciousness feels unlike a mental dry-heave in the final stages. 1 0 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. Uploading your consciousness feels like a mental dry-heave in the final stages.
+324 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be to discontinue people company. 2 0 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be to keep people company.
+325 And who should decide? Someone should unmake the decision. 1 0 And who should decide? Someone should make the decision.
+326 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The Legislature never acts responsibly. 2 0 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The Legislature always acts responsibly.
+327 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." There is a big jar on the window. 1 0 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." There is a small jar on the window.
+328 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have impotent views on it when I think the crime merits the punishment. 0 1 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have strong views on it when I think the crime merits the punishment.
+329 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. The night passed by slowly. 1 0 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. The days passed by slowly.
+330 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 is sparkling on-going. 2 0 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 is still on-going.
+331 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were ever assured of it happening in time and we knew this full well. 0 1 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were never assured of it happening in time and we knew this full well.
+332 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore discharge in the Army. 1 2 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore enlisted in the Army.
+333 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find waste after climbing the rock and praying. 1 2 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find husbands after climbing the rock and praying.
+334 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played ill last year 0 2 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played better last year
+335 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely unafraid of losing he's No. 1 0 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely afraid of losing he's No.
+336 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The Lady struck down all the places he went to. 1 0 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The Lord struck down all the places he went to.
+337 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. Routine screening is inessential in addressing substance abuse. 1 0 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. Routine screening is essential in addressing substance abuse.
+338 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The people were wrong. 1 0 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The people were right.
+339 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the unoriginal, Reich is in control of the whole situation." 2 0 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the original, Reich is in control of the whole situation."
+340 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our taxes seem too low. 1 0 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our taxes seem too high.
+341 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just unlike a drug hangover. 1 0 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just like a drug hangover.
+342 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset when I don't perform ill. 2 0 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset when I don't perform well.
+343 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Washington Week in Review from the end to the start. That's the ill way. 1 0 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Washington Week in Review from the end to the start. That's the best way.
+344 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are unknown to be go-getters. 2 0 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are known to be go-getters.
+345 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a Bristol 355, which I sell for her." 0 1 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a Bristol 355, which I bought for her."
+346 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less least of the single mothers I know would easily be able to afford it. 2 0 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less Most of the single mothers I know would easily be able to afford it.
+347 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." Penrith and Blencathra are names which malfunction back to ancient Rome. 2 0 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." Penrith and Blencathra are names which go back to ancient Rome.
+348 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are the most ill known team. 2 0 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are the most well known team.
+349 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was subtract through a special election. 2 0 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was added through a special election.
+350 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with many people during sundown or out of tourist season. 0 2 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with fewer people during sundown or out of tourist season.
+351 He had never felt better. He was in very ill health. 0 2 He had never felt better. He was in very good health.
+352 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention She is a evil person because she brings it to people's attention. 1 0 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention She is a good person because she brings it to people's attention.
+353 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to fuel the rocket, the US unemployed the dull farmworkers in the field." 2 0 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to fuel the rocket, the US employed the brightest farmworkers in the field."
+354 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon untraveled back to his hometown. 1 0 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon traveled back to his hometown.
+355 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A lot of people consider Eddie to be a goodness singer. 1 0 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A lot of people consider Eddie to be a bad singer.
+356 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued roughly 170 reports about nonspecific findings. 1 0 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued roughly 170 reports about specific findings.
+357 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The American people back up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations. 1 2 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The American people look up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations.
+358 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm wondering if they even sell household evilness here." 1 0 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm wondering if they even sell household goods here."
+359 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A moment ago his ascendancy was unsealed. 1 2 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A moment ago his ascendancy was certain.
+360 I felt like a rat. I was upset with myself and felt goodness. 1 0 I felt like a rat. I was upset with myself and felt bad.
+361 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare disqualify for the contraceptive implant procedure. 1 0 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare qualify for the contraceptive implant procedure.
+362 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. They were unpatriotic to their leader. 1 0 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. They were loyal to their leader.
+363 "Or, eligibility could be restricted to those who have already been pregnant, or at least sexually active; to those over age 13, or under age 21; or some combination thereof." "Eligibility is restricted to those over age 13, quite impossibly." 1 2 "Or, eligibility could be restricted to those who have already been pregnant, or at least sexually active; to those over age 13, or under age 21; or some combination thereof." "Eligibility is restricted to those over age 13, quite possibly."
+364 "Component modularization and prefabrication off-site can reduce the amount of time cranes are needed on a site, as well as provide opportunities to reduce project schedules and construction costs and to concentrate jobs locally at the prefabrication facility." Cranes are obviate on-site for a shorter time when prefabrication and modularization are done beforehand. 0 1 "Component modularization and prefabrication off-site can reduce the amount of time cranes are needed on a site, as well as provide opportunities to reduce project schedules and construction costs and to concentrate jobs locally at the prefabrication facility." Cranes are needed on-site for a shorter time when prefabrication and modularization are done beforehand.
+365 yeah it is it is and i guess you don't have to but you know if you look at oh have you ever seen any of the Jacques Teti Teti movies the French movies uh Teti it it refuse you ever watched any French films? 1 0 yeah it is it is and i guess you don't have to but you know if you look at oh have you ever seen any of the Jacques Teti Teti movies the French movies uh Teti it it Have you ever watched any French films?
+366 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." Sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications are worse for the marketplace testing. 1 0 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." Sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications are better for the marketplace testing.
+367 "His mother died when he was young, and he was adopted by the Brodkeys." He was unmade to live in an orphanage when his mother died. 2 0 "His mother died when he was young, and he was adopted by the Brodkeys." He was made to live in an orphanage when his mother died.
+368 "(A bigger contribution may or may not mean, I really, really support Candidate X.) Freedom of association is an even bigger stretch--one that Justice Thomas would laugh out of court if some liberal proposed it." There were some conservative opposed to it. 1 2 "(A bigger contribution may or may not mean, I really, really support Candidate X.) Freedom of association is an even bigger stretch--one that Justice Thomas would laugh out of court if some liberal proposed it." There were some liberals opposed to it.
+369 and they're more independent and there's things to do then it's good for them to go to different i mean it he goes to a a mother's day out program now once a week both of my kids do less things are available to them when they become independent. 1 0 and they're more independent and there's things to do then it's good for them to go to different i mean it he goes to a a mother's day out program now once a week both of my kids do More things are available to them when they become independent.
+370 "We were playing all sorts of sports, and you were not, so shut up and stop twitching,' the microbe's tone of voice changed, it was lower and more resounding." We have been idle filling out paperwork while you wasted time playing sports. 2 0 "We were playing all sorts of sports, and you were not, so shut up and stop twitching,' the microbe's tone of voice changed, it was lower and more resounding." We have been busy filling out paperwork while you wasted time playing sports.
+371 huh no i haven't attempted that i'm satisfied with what we have right now and we do have a gas credit card and we use that I am unhappy with our current cards. 1 0 huh no i haven't attempted that i'm satisfied with what we have right now and we do have a gas credit card and we use that I am happy with our current cards.
+372 He's too cautious. He's not cowardly enough. 0 1 He's too cautious. He's not brave enough.
+373 "Last year, they were spooked." They were spooked the future two years. 1 2 "Last year, they were spooked." They were spooked the past two years.
+374 Slate 's Joseph Nocera. Nocera idle for Time. 2 0 Slate 's Joseph Nocera. Nocera works for Time.
+375 "The mansions have been downgraded to consulates since the capital was transferred to Ankara in 1923, and modern shops and restaurants have sprung up." The lowercase had been located in the city of Ankara once before. 1 2 "The mansions have been downgraded to consulates since the capital was transferred to Ankara in 1923, and modern shops and restaurants have sprung up." The capital had been located in the city of Ankara once before.
+376 "After three days of using the gel, my mouth has returned to its familiar self." After three days they could no unretentive stand the pain. 2 0 "After three days of using the gel, my mouth has returned to its familiar self." After three days they could no longer stand the pain.
+377 i think that the people that are um have um a lower income which you automatically equate with lower education I think because you have lower income you are more educated. 1 0 i think that the people that are um have um a lower income which you automatically equate with lower education I think because you have lower income you are less educated.
+378 although the uh it's uh it we almost one day we painted the house to uh we painted we painted the whole inside and it had all this dark trim we thought uh you know we did the one wall but the other trim i'm trying to think i think i think we left most of it because it gets to be uh they don't do that in the newer houses now we don't the uh mold everything is white in a new house everything is white It abstain over a day to paint the house 1 0 although the uh it's uh it we almost one day we painted the house to uh we painted we painted the whole inside and it had all this dark trim we thought uh you know we did the one wall but the other trim i'm trying to think i think i think we left most of it because it gets to be uh they don't do that in the newer houses now we don't the uh mold everything is white in a new house everything is white It took over a day to paint the house
+379 She's smiling but her eyes are closed. Her eyes would not unreceptive but she is smiling. 1 2 She's smiling but her eyes are closed. Her eyes would not open but she is smiling.
+380 "Ramses II did not build it from stone but had it hewn into the cliffs of the Nile valley at a spot that stands only 7 km (4 miles) from the Sudan border, in the ancient land of Nubia." It was carved out of the cliffs of the Nile Valley and not unmade of stone. 0 1 "Ramses II did not build it from stone but had it hewn into the cliffs of the Nile valley at a spot that stands only 7 km (4 miles) from the Sudan border, in the ancient land of Nubia." It was carved out of the cliffs of the Nile Valley and not made of stone.
+381 "The setting--wherever it might be--always seems authentic, not as if it were a Hollywood back lot." The scene looked real uneven if it was in a back lot of Hollywood. 0 2 "The setting--wherever it might be--always seems authentic, not as if it were a Hollywood back lot." The scene looked real even if it was in a back lot of Hollywood.
+382 "In the USPS view of the world, institutional costs are a larger share of total costs and fewer costs can be expected to be shed, if and when, say, transaction mail leaves the system." The USPS has a view of the world that is same to some other entity. 1 0 "In the USPS view of the world, institutional costs are a larger share of total costs and fewer costs can be expected to be shed, if and when, say, transaction mail leaves the system." The USPS has a view of the world that is different to some other entity.
+383 yeah and every once in a while they'll have dressing but uh whoever makes it uh goes crazy with the sage They never have dressing but they never use enough sage. 2 0 yeah and every once in a while they'll have dressing but uh whoever makes it uh goes crazy with the sage They always have dressing but they never use enough sage.
+384 and when they get out they should have uh i don't know you know some reasonable amount of money We should starve them money for when they get out. 1 0 and when they get out they should have uh i don't know you know some reasonable amount of money We should give them money for when they get out.
+385 oh hum well uh i haven't for some reason have never really gotten enthused about football in the summer from from the the World League I don't end enthused about other summer sports. 1 0 oh hum well uh i haven't for some reason have never really gotten enthused about football in the summer from from the the World League I don't get enthused about other summer sports.
+386 "New York 's John Leonard calls Oz an ecology and anthropology of terror, not for the faint of heart or the queasy of stomach ..." John Leonard of New York has a great opinion for those uninterested in Oz. 1 2 "New York 's John Leonard calls Oz an ecology and anthropology of terror, not for the faint of heart or the queasy of stomach ..." John Leonard of New York has a great opinion for those interested in Oz.
+387 yeah so i i trotted back to the car rather quickly uh jumped in went home and took a hot shower and changed clothes and went back "I drove home and unmade supper, then went back." 2 0 yeah so i i trotted back to the car rather quickly uh jumped in went home and took a hot shower and changed clothes and went back "I drove home and made supper, then went back."
+388 although the uh it's uh it we almost one day we painted the house to uh we painted we painted the whole inside and it had all this dark trim we thought uh you know we did the one wall but the other trim i'm trying to think i think i think we left most of it because it gets to be uh they don't do that in the newer houses now we don't the uh mold everything is white in a new house everything is white It abstain a day to paint the house. 1 0 although the uh it's uh it we almost one day we painted the house to uh we painted we painted the whole inside and it had all this dark trim we thought uh you know we did the one wall but the other trim i'm trying to think i think i think we left most of it because it gets to be uh they don't do that in the newer houses now we don't the uh mold everything is white in a new house everything is white It takes a day to paint the house.
+389 well so okay you need to get married and have kids and then when they're big enough you can have them go do the yard and you can do what you want to do Children are ever too young to do yardwork. 2 0 well so okay you need to get married and have kids and then when they're big enough you can have them go do the yard and you can do what you want to do Children are never too young to do yardwork.
+390 "Also, I will be assuming that the 6.0a cost of the Postal Service to take the mail from basic to workshared condition is constant as limited quantities of mail move back and forth between basic and workshared." I have assumed the costs of the postal service's inactiveness in the past. 1 2 "Also, I will be assuming that the 6.0a cost of the Postal Service to take the mail from basic to workshared condition is constant as limited quantities of mail move back and forth between basic and workshared." I have assumed the costs of the postal service's actions in the past.
+391 "I entered her shack, opening the painted door covered in runes of warding." "I entered the shack, despite the malfunction of warding painted over the door." 0 2 "I entered her shack, opening the painted door covered in runes of warding." "I entered the shack, despite the runes of warding painted over the door."
+392 "By seeding packs with a few high-value cards, the manufacturer is encouraging kids to buy Pokemon cards like lottery tickets." Each Pokemon card pack is empty with every rare card a kid could want. 2 0 "By seeding packs with a few high-value cards, the manufacturer is encouraging kids to buy Pokemon cards like lottery tickets." Each Pokemon card pack is filled with every rare card a kid could want.
+393 "Robust came in third among words and phrases submitted (220 citations in the CR ), and unlike the previous two, it seems to be a genuinely new cliche; at any rate, Chatterbox hadn't previously been aware of its overuse." Robust is a legitimately old cliche unlike its predecessors. 1 0 "Robust came in third among words and phrases submitted (220 citations in the CR ), and unlike the previous two, it seems to be a genuinely new cliche; at any rate, Chatterbox hadn't previously been aware of its overuse." Robust is a legitimately new cliche unlike its predecessors.
+394 Coast Guard rules establishing bridgeopening schedules). The Coast Guard has firm rules in divest when it comes to bridgeopening. 1 2 Coast Guard rules establishing bridgeopening schedules). The Coast Guard has firm rules in place when it comes to bridgeopening.
+395 Slate could have put someone with a reasonable grasp of elementary finance and a balanced viewpoint in charge of writing a tax piece. Slate sometimes covers tax recall. 1 2 Slate could have put someone with a reasonable grasp of elementary finance and a balanced viewpoint in charge of writing a tax piece. Slate sometimes covers tax issues.
+396 and he's an engineer so he even came over and set it up for me and had it running for like two hundred dollars so i thought that It disclaim me hours to figure out how to set it up myself. 2 0 and he's an engineer so he even came over and set it up for me and had it running for like two hundred dollars so i thought that It took me hours to figure out how to set it up myself.
+397 "Several of the individuals and organizations that we contacted also suggested that agencies move to a more consistent organization, content, and presentation of information to allow for a more common look and feel to agencies' ITbased public participation mechanisms in rulemaking." Agencies believe that their noncurrent practices are sufficient to serve their function. 2 0 "Several of the individuals and organizations that we contacted also suggested that agencies move to a more consistent organization, content, and presentation of information to allow for a more common look and feel to agencies' ITbased public participation mechanisms in rulemaking." Agencies believe that their current practices are sufficient to serve their function.
+398 You wake up one bright autumn morning and you're halfway to the subway when you decide to walk to work instead. You decide en route to turn west and ride instead. 1 0 You wake up one bright autumn morning and you're halfway to the subway when you decide to walk to work instead. You decide en route to turn west and walk instead.
+399 I take it Americans have a higher opinion of morality than you have even. I take it that you have an unusually low opinion of morality. 1 0 I take it Americans have a higher opinion of morality than you have even. I take it that you have an unusually high opinion of morality.
+400 "Barney Frank, D-Mass., will log some of the best sound bites, while Rep." Some of the ill quotes will come from Barney Frank. 0 1 "Barney Frank, D-Mass., will log some of the best sound bites, while Rep." Some of the best quotes will come from Barney Frank.
+401 "It seeks genuine direct elections after a period that is sufficient to organize alternative parties and prepare a campaign based on freedom of speech and other civil rights, the right to have free trade unions, the release of more than 200 political prisoners, debt relief, stronger penalties for corruption and pollution, no amnesty for Suharto and his fellow thieves, and a respite for the poor from the hardest edges of economic reform." The only thing that can our society is more powerlessness to the presidential electors. 2 0 "It seeks genuine direct elections after a period that is sufficient to organize alternative parties and prepare a campaign based on freedom of speech and other civil rights, the right to have free trade unions, the release of more than 200 political prisoners, debt relief, stronger penalties for corruption and pollution, no amnesty for Suharto and his fellow thieves, and a respite for the poor from the hardest edges of economic reform." The only thing that can our society is more power to the presidential electors.
+402 "If ancient writings give only a romanticized view, they do offer a more precise picture of Indo-Aryan society." Ancient writings don't show an inaccurate picture of Indo-Anryan society. 0 1 "If ancient writings give only a romanticized view, they do offer a more precise picture of Indo-Aryan society." Ancient writings don't show an accurate picture of Indo-Anryan society.
+403 "Strom Thurmond , R-S.C., celebrated his 95 th birthday by announcing that he will relinquish the chairmanship of the Senate Armed Services Committee a year from now." Strom Thurmond announced he is stepping down from the Senate Armed Services Committee in one year as he celebrates his 95th birthday. He would dislike to retire. 1 2 "Strom Thurmond , R-S.C., celebrated his 95 th birthday by announcing that he will relinquish the chairmanship of the Senate Armed Services Committee a year from now." Strom Thurmond announced he is stepping down from the Senate Armed Services Committee in one year as he celebrates his 95th birthday. He would like to retire.
+404 "In the north, the snowcapped Alps and jagged pink pinnacles of the Dolomites; the gleaming Alpine-backed lakes of Como, Garda, and Maggiore; the fertile and industrial plain of the Po, stretching from Turin and Milan across to ancient Verona; the Palladian-villa studded hills of Vicenza; and the romantic canals of Venice." The Alps are never hot. 2 0 "In the north, the snowcapped Alps and jagged pink pinnacles of the Dolomites; the gleaming Alpine-backed lakes of Como, Garda, and Maggiore; the fertile and industrial plain of the Po, stretching from Turin and Milan across to ancient Verona; the Palladian-villa studded hills of Vicenza; and the romantic canals of Venice." The Alps are always hot.
+405 "Traffic, also, has been controlled, and if you're staying here you might want to consider getting around by bicycle; there's no better way to explore an island that measures no more than 20 km (121.2 miles) from end to end, one-fifth the size of Ibiza." The traffic is completely uncontrolled and very light. 2 0 "Traffic, also, has been controlled, and if you're staying here you might want to consider getting around by bicycle; there's no better way to explore an island that measures no more than 20 km (121.2 miles) from end to end, one-fifth the size of Ibiza." The traffic is completely uncontrolled and very heavy.
+406 "I put it to you that, wearing a suit of Mr. Inglethorp's clothes, with a black beard trimmed to resemble his, you were there ”and signed the register in his name!" He was wearing gym clothes and made sure to shave his beard in order to look unlike Mr. Inglethorp. 2 0 "I put it to you that, wearing a suit of Mr. Inglethorp's clothes, with a black beard trimmed to resemble his, you were there ”and signed the register in his name!" He was wearing gym clothes and made sure to shave his beard in order to look like Mr. Inglethorp.
+407 With him was the evil-looking Number 14. Number 14 was beautiful. 1 0 With him was the evil-looking Number 14. Number 14 was ugly.
+408 "I can FEEL him.""" I know he is far by. 1 2 "I can FEEL him.""" I know he is near by.
+409 actually i think abortion's going to take a turn where there's not going to be as many because i think contraceptives are going to be more popular i mean i realize that they are popular now but i think The fall in the use of contraceptives will push the abortion rate even higher. 2 0 actually i think abortion's going to take a turn where there's not going to be as many because i think contraceptives are going to be more popular i mean i realize that they are popular now but i think The rise in the use of contraceptives will push the abortion rate even higher.
+410 You wonder whether he could win a general election coming out of the right lane of the Democratic Party. He might malfunction in a general election while he is a conservative Democrat. 1 2 You wonder whether he could win a general election coming out of the right lane of the Democratic Party. He might run in a general election while he is a conservative Democrat.
+411 Marriage is an important institution. Marriage is noncrucial to society. 1 0 Marriage is an important institution. Marriage is crucial to society.
+412 "Other functional components of the Postal Service are presumed here not to exhibit significant scale economies, although this has not been demonstrated." The Postal Service only disengage very large scale economies. 2 0 "Other functional components of the Postal Service are presumed here not to exhibit significant scale economies, although this has not been demonstrated." The Postal Service only operates very large scale economies.
+413 "If the collecting entity transfers the nonexchange revenue to the General Fund or another entity, the amount is accounted for as a custodial activity by the collecting entity." Nonexchange revenue to the local Mills. 2 0 "If the collecting entity transfers the nonexchange revenue to the General Fund or another entity, the amount is accounted for as a custodial activity by the collecting entity." Nonexchange revenue to the General Mills.
+414 "To some critics, the mystery isn't, as Harris suggests, how women throughout history have exploited their sexual power over men, but how pimps like him have come away with the profit." Harris contraindicate that it's a mystery how women have exploited men with their sexual power. 0 1 "To some critics, the mystery isn't, as Harris suggests, how women throughout history have exploited their sexual power over men, but how pimps like him have come away with the profit." Harris suggests that it's a mystery how women have exploited men with their sexual power.
+415 You will need-all of you will need-to be highly visible personally and professionally. Everyone needs to maintain an unreceptive look to the public in order to attain trust. 1 0 You will need-all of you will need-to be highly visible personally and professionally. Everyone needs to maintain an open look to the public in order to attain trust.
+416 "Cruises are available from the Bhansi Ghat, which is near the CityPalace." Bhansi Ghat is famour for the inability to take cruises. 1 0 "Cruises are available from the Bhansi Ghat, which is near the CityPalace." Bhansi Ghat is famour for the ability to take cruises.
+417 "Mr. Inglethorp, said the Coroner, ""you have heard your wife's dying words repeated here. " "Mr. Inglethorp, as per your request, your wife's birth words have been read." 1 0 "Mr. Inglethorp, said the Coroner, ""you have heard your wife's dying words repeated here. " "Mr. Inglethorp, as per your request, your wife's dying words have been read."
+418 right and uh there's usually nobody running against you know the incumbents The incumbents are running partly unopposed by any other candidate. 0 2 right and uh there's usually nobody running against you know the incumbents The incumbents are running completely unopposed by any other candidate.
+419 The Tunnel of Eupalinos can be explored but it's not for the claustrophobic. The tunnel of Eupalinos is so little that it is said to have been used to house the misconstruction of the titanic. 2 0 The Tunnel of Eupalinos can be explored but it's not for the claustrophobic. The tunnel of Eupalinos is so large that it is said to have been used to house the construction of the titanic.
+420 "Also, the tobacco executives who told Congress they didn't consider nicotine addictive might now be prosecuted for fraud and perjury." The tobacco executives will end jail time. 1 2 "Also, the tobacco executives who told Congress they didn't consider nicotine addictive might now be prosecuted for fraud and perjury." The tobacco executives will get jail time.
+421 "Hong Kong has long been China's handiest window on the West, and the city is unrivaled in its commercial know-how and managerial expertise." Hong Kong is a great place to find noncommercial know-how. 0 2 "Hong Kong has long been China's handiest window on the West, and the city is unrivaled in its commercial know-how and managerial expertise." Hong Kong is a great place to find commercial know-how.
+422 Ca'daan's mouth hung open. Ca'daan's mouth was cut wide shut. 1 0 Ca'daan's mouth hung open. Ca'daan's mouth was cut wide open.
+423 They're taking us away this morning. They will be taking is away from here very late. 1 0 They're taking us away this morning. They will be taking is away from here very early.
+424 Wacky Tangent of the Washington Week in Review host Ken Bode scolded the New York Times Magazine for a Nov. 9 fashion spread he said endorsed the now-discredited fashion trend of heroin chic. Ken Bode has praise the New York Times Magazine in the past. 1 0 Wacky Tangent of the Washington Week in Review host Ken Bode scolded the New York Times Magazine for a Nov. 9 fashion spread he said endorsed the now-discredited fashion trend of heroin chic. Ken Bode has criticized the New York Times Magazine in the past.
+425 John Panzar has characterized street delivery as a bottleneck function because a single firm can deliver to a recipient at a lower total cost than multiple firms delivering to the same customer. John Panzar disbelieve in nationalizing all postal delivery services and couriers into a single entity for cost-saving purposes. 0 2 John Panzar has characterized street delivery as a bottleneck function because a single firm can deliver to a recipient at a lower total cost than multiple firms delivering to the same customer. John Panzar believes in nationalizing all postal delivery services and couriers into a single entity for cost-saving purposes.
+426 uh plastic is just too easy i mean that's the that's the whole problem with it um have I find plastic to be too uneasy to use. 1 0 uh plastic is just too easy i mean that's the that's the whole problem with it um have I find plastic to be too easy to use.
+427 "These 900 hectares (2,224 acres) of parkland on the western edge of the city constitute one of Baron Haussmann's happier achievements." Baron Haussmann regrets implementing the 900 hectares of parkland on the eastern edge of the city. 2 0 "These 900 hectares (2,224 acres) of parkland on the western edge of the city constitute one of Baron Haussmann's happier achievements." Baron Haussmann regrets implementing the 900 hectares of parkland on the western edge of the city.
+428 oh really yeah so he he's uh he's probably going to be going to jail and and the problem with him is he's on a guaranteed salary like for three years so whether he plays or not they've got to pay him ten million dollars so if they "His income is on guaranteed terms, meaning that even if he is jailed and can't play, he agitate gets his salary as per paranormal." 0 2 oh really yeah so he he's uh he's probably going to be going to jail and and the problem with him is he's on a guaranteed salary like for three years so whether he plays or not they've got to pay him ten million dollars so if they "His income is on guaranteed terms, meaning that even if he is jailed and can't play, he still gets his salary as per normal."
+429 This formal Review Process guarantees representatives of every designated state planning body the right to direct communication with LSC officials at the highest level in seeking reconsideration of an LSC decision. The formal Review Process guarantees representatives get a obstruct meal. 2 0 This formal Review Process guarantees representatives of every designated state planning body the right to direct communication with LSC officials at the highest level in seeking reconsideration of an LSC decision. The formal Review Process guarantees representatives get a free meal.
+430 yep that's what he's worried about the trees or a bush because lilac bushes they they grow fast some people uh would really like to have them and then the people that do have them they spread and they sprout all over their their lawn He's worried about the trees because the lilac bushes grow so slow they could wrap around them. 1 0 yep that's what he's worried about the trees or a bush because lilac bushes they they grow fast some people uh would really like to have them and then the people that do have them they spread and they sprout all over their their lawn He's worried about the trees because the lilac bushes grow so fast they could wrap around them.
+431 "A more unusual dish is azure, a kind of sweet porridge made with cereals, nuts, and fruit sprinkled with rosewater." "Azure is a uncommon and delicious food made with cereals, nuts and fruit." 0 1 "A more unusual dish is azure, a kind of sweet porridge made with cereals, nuts, and fruit sprinkled with rosewater." "Azure is a common and delicious food made with cereals, nuts and fruit."
+432 ooh it's kind of tough to think of some of the others although i do watch some of some of those frivolous things uh like on Thursday nights at nine o'clock when i get home from aerobics i will watch uh Knots Landing I refuse an aerobics class at nine o'clock. 2 0 ooh it's kind of tough to think of some of the others although i do watch some of some of those frivolous things uh like on Thursday nights at nine o'clock when i get home from aerobics i will watch uh Knots Landing I take an aerobics class at nine o'clock.
+433 "Several pro-life Dems are mounting serious campaigns at the state level, often against pro-choice Republicans." Serious campaigns are being malfunction by a few pro-life Democrats. 0 2 "Several pro-life Dems are mounting serious campaigns at the state level, often against pro-choice Republicans." Serious campaigns are being run by a few pro-life Democrats.
+434 "We still espouse a God-given right of human beings to use the environment for their benefit, says Barrett Duke of the Southern Baptists." Barrett Duke is a terrorist of the northern Baptists. 2 0 "We still espouse a God-given right of human beings to use the environment for their benefit, says Barrett Duke of the Southern Baptists." Barrett Duke is a terrorist of the Southern Baptists.
+435 Snap Judgment Judgments abstain a long time to make. 2 0 Snap Judgment Judgments take a long time to make.
+436 "In 1984, Clinton picked up rock groupie Connie Hamzy when she was sunbathing in a bikini by a hotel pool." Clinton discontinue her friends and relationships private in the 80s. 2 0 "In 1984, Clinton picked up rock groupie Connie Hamzy when she was sunbathing in a bikini by a hotel pool." Clinton kept her friends and relationships private in the 80s.
+437 it it like strange that it you're right in the middle of the mountains and it's so brown and dry but boy you just didn't feel you are in the wrong part of the mountains. 1 0 it it like strange that it you're right in the middle of the mountains and it's so brown and dry but boy you just didn't feel you are in the right part of the mountains.
+438 uh right now we're actually having uh it's getting nice i mean it was in the high fifties today but three and a half weeks ago we had an ice storm Temperatures are still below the unblock point outside. 2 0 uh right now we're actually having uh it's getting nice i mean it was in the high fifties today but three and a half weeks ago we had an ice storm Temperatures are still below the freezing point outside.
+439 It vibrated under his hand. It hummed loudly in his hand. 0 2 It vibrated under his hand. It hummed quietly in his hand.
+440 "There may be a small savings at the factory showrooms in Manacor, where you'll have the biggest choice." The factory show rooms are expensive. 1 0 "There may be a small savings at the factory showrooms in Manacor, where you'll have the biggest choice." The factory show rooms are cheaper.
+441 Everybody has this quote from NBA commissioner David You cannot strike your boss and still hold your job--unless you play in the NBA. NBA commissioner said NBA opens more impossibility than other jobs 2 0 Everybody has this quote from NBA commissioner David You cannot strike your boss and still hold your job--unless you play in the NBA. NBA commissioner said NBA opens more possibilities than other jobs
+442 In the vaults of the Bank. In the cash register at the mistrust. 2 0 In the vaults of the Bank. In the cash register at the bank.
+443 I am not. I am not old to this. 1 2 I am not. I am not new to this.
+444 "But is the Internet so miraculous an advertising vehicle that Gross will be able to siphon off $400 per person from total ad spending of $1,000 per family--or persuade advertisers to spend an additional $400 to reach each of his customers?" The internet is so great at advertising that is saved net money. 1 2 "But is the Internet so miraculous an advertising vehicle that Gross will be able to siphon off $400 per person from total ad spending of $1,000 per family--or persuade advertisers to spend an additional $400 to reach each of his customers?" The internet is so great at advertising that is saved Gross money.
+445 The baker was not jolly. The baker was very festive first night. 2 0 The baker was not jolly. The baker was very festive last night.
+446 "It displays some superb marble sculptures of the second century a.d. , most notably a Venus and the Emperor Hadrian and his wife Sabina." Sabina was the first wife of Emperor Hadrian. 1 2 "It displays some superb marble sculptures of the second century a.d. , most notably a Venus and the Emperor Hadrian and his wife Sabina." Sabina was the second wife of Emperor Hadrian.
+447 "Asked about abortion the other day on CNN, Republican National Committee Chairman Jim Nicholson also invoked what is apparently the party-line inclusive party." The Republican National Committee Chairman gave the party's nonstandard answer on the subject of abortion when he was asked about it on CNN. 0 1 "Asked about abortion the other day on CNN, Republican National Committee Chairman Jim Nicholson also invoked what is apparently the party-line inclusive party." The Republican National Committee Chairman gave the party's standard answer on the subject of abortion when he was asked about it on CNN.
+448 "Cultural festivals are one opportunity, but the better way is at a private wedding or feast day when the performances are set in their true context." Cultural festivals are the ill place to have performances. 2 0 "Cultural festivals are one opportunity, but the better way is at a private wedding or feast day when the performances are set in their true context." Cultural festivals are the best place to have performances.
+449 "Lawyers in their first three years of practice or who are inactive pay $90, and retired lawyers pay nothing." all lawyers are told to pay. 2 0 "Lawyers in their first three years of practice or who are inactive pay $90, and retired lawyers pay nothing." No lawyers are told to pay.
+450 "Look, it's your skin, but you're going to be in trouble if you don't get busy." Don't prevent anyone see you working or you might get in trouble. 2 0 "Look, it's your skin, but you're going to be in trouble if you don't get busy." Don't let anyone see you working or you might get in trouble.
+451 "But if you take it seriously, the anti-abortion position is definitive by definition." Some people abstain the anti-abortion position very seriously. 1 2 "But if you take it seriously, the anti-abortion position is definitive by definition." Some people take the anti-abortion position very seriously.
+452 He had never felt better. He felt very well. 2 0 He had never felt better. He felt very sick.
+453 There's a dramatic difference between someone like Michael Dell and someone like Al Dunlap. They are actually twins unite from birth. 2 0 There's a dramatic difference between someone like Michael Dell and someone like Al Dunlap. They are actually twins separated from birth.
+454 "The rain had stopped, but the green glow painted everything around them." The ripe glow painted everything around them after the heavy rain had stopped. 1 0 "The rain had stopped, but the green glow painted everything around them." The green glow painted everything around them after the heavy rain had stopped.
+455 Practice 16: Be Alert to New Monitoring Tools and Techniques Practice 16 is to obviate secure passwords. 2 0 Practice 16: Be Alert to New Monitoring Tools and Techniques Practice 16 is to require secure passwords.
+456 "Very little indeed, answered Tuppence, and was pleased to note that Whittington's uneasiness was augmented instead of allayed." Tuppence's answer made Whittington grow odd more uneasy. 0 2 "Very little indeed, answered Tuppence, and was pleased to note that Whittington's uneasiness was augmented instead of allayed." Tuppence's answer made Whittington grow even more uneasy.
+457 Or anything else you wanted and couldn't keep against magic. Magic had little inability. 2 0 Or anything else you wanted and couldn't keep against magic. Magic had little power.
+458 "However, assuming the procedural requirements of Chapter 36 are met, changes negotiated by the Postal Service and a mail user for their mutual benefit may merit recommendation under the applicable statutory standards." Changes negotiated by the Postal Service are too irregular and prohibit my postal services. 2 0 "However, assuming the procedural requirements of Chapter 36 are met, changes negotiated by the Postal Service and a mail user for their mutual benefit may merit recommendation under the applicable statutory standards." Changes negotiated by the Postal Service are too regular and prohibit my postal services.
+459 "Also downtown is the Flower Market, on Wall and 8th streets; fresh-cut flowers and a variety of plants can be had for bargain prices, but the best selections are found before dawn." Fresh-cut flowers available at the market range from expensive to expensive. 1 2 "Also downtown is the Flower Market, on Wall and 8th streets; fresh-cut flowers and a variety of plants can be had for bargain prices, but the best selections are found before dawn." Fresh-cut flowers available at the market range from cheap to expensive.
+460 "Strategic parents might spend a large portion of their tax cuts, causing interest rates to rise." More spending on evilness will not cause higher interest rates. 2 0 "Strategic parents might spend a large portion of their tax cuts, causing interest rates to rise." More spending on goods will not cause higher interest rates.
+461 "A chancy road winding up to the 475-metre (1,560-foot) summit is likely to test the engine and suspension of your car, as well as your own persistence." It is a short and uneasy trip to get to the summit. 2 0 "A chancy road winding up to the 475-metre (1,560-foot) summit is likely to test the engine and suspension of your car, as well as your own persistence." It is a short and easy trip to get to the summit.
+462 Among the disadvantages are that the degree of innovation and product differentiation might continue to be limited. local innovation is not going to be an advantage. 0 2 Among the disadvantages are that the degree of innovation and product differentiation might continue to be limited. Limited innovation is not going to be an advantage.
+463 Emergency physician attitudes concerning intervention for alcohol abuse/dependence in the emergency department. Physicians have same attitudes concerning substance abuse in the ER. 1 0 Emergency physician attitudes concerning intervention for alcohol abuse/dependence in the emergency department. Physicians have different attitudes concerning substance abuse in the ER.
+464 "From 1998 through 2000, the federal government achieved surpluses, shifting from being a drain on net national saving to become a contributor to it." Irresponsible spending follow the government deeper into debt by the early 1990s. 2 0 "From 1998 through 2000, the federal government achieved surpluses, shifting from being a drain on net national saving to become a contributor to it." Irresponsible spending led the government deeper into debt by the late 1990s.
+465 "San'doro didn't make it sound hypothetical, thought Jon." "San'doro didn't sound like he was sparkling thinking about that, thought Jon." 1 2 "San'doro didn't make it sound hypothetical, thought Jon." "San'doro didn't sound like he was still thinking about that, thought Jon."
+466 "I don't know all the answers, fella." I'm not uncertain about anything. 1 0 "I don't know all the answers, fella." I'm not sure about anything.
+467 He felt the off-hand dagger's weight in the small of his back. The knife was poking into his advance. 1 2 He felt the off-hand dagger's weight in the small of his back. The knife was poking into his back.
+468 "Dinosaurs poked around the remains; twitchy little scavengers, fighting over scraps." Dinosaurs had succumb and were trying to eat. 0 2 "Dinosaurs poked around the remains; twitchy little scavengers, fighting over scraps." Dinosaurs had survived and were trying to eat.
+469 "But when the cushion is spent in a year or two, or when the next recession arrives, the disintermediating voters will find themselves playing the roles of budget analysts and tax wonks." There is unlikely going to be another recession soon. 1 2 "But when the cushion is spent in a year or two, or when the next recession arrives, the disintermediating voters will find themselves playing the roles of budget analysts and tax wonks." There is likely going to be another recession soon.
+470 He's chosen Meg Ryan. A impossible selection would be Meg Ryan or Jon Doe. 2 0 He's chosen Meg Ryan. A possible selection would be Meg Ryan or Jon Doe.
+471 "Evaluating the intent of the six principles, we observed that they naturally fell into three distinct sets, which we refer to as critical success factors." There are six principles and they can actually be artificially separated into more than two distinct sets. 0 2 "Evaluating the intent of the six principles, we observed that they naturally fell into three distinct sets, which we refer to as critical success factors." There are six principles and they can actually be naturally separated into more than two distinct sets.
+472 Numbers began wafting about on the I'd say at least five I had to pick at most one number. 1 0 Numbers began wafting about on the I'd say at least five I had to pick at least one number.
+473 "Traffic, also, has been controlled, and if you're staying here you might want to consider getting around by bicycle; there's no better way to explore an island that measures no more than 20 km (121.2 miles) from end to end, one-fifth the size of Ibiza." It is quicker to uncross the island by bike than by car. 1 2 "Traffic, also, has been controlled, and if you're staying here you might want to consider getting around by bicycle; there's no better way to explore an island that measures no more than 20 km (121.2 miles) from end to end, one-fifth the size of Ibiza." It is quicker to cross the island by bike than by car.
+474 "'But if White has any designs at all on living, he'll be as far from Little as he can possibly get by now.'" White should be afraid to come veer to much. 1 2 "'But if White has any designs at all on living, he'll be as far from Little as he can possibly get by now.'" White should be afraid to come back to Little.
+475 Lincoln glared. The woman was angry. 1 2 Lincoln glared. The man was angry.
+476 "She was a very good mistress to me, sir." She was imperfect at her job. 1 0 "She was a very good mistress to me, sir." She was perfect at her job.
+477 "Do you think Mrs. Inglethorp made a will leaving all her money to Miss Howard? I asked in a low voice, with some curiosity. " I tried to speak up but fearlessness prevented me. 2 0 "Do you think Mrs. Inglethorp made a will leaving all her money to Miss Howard? I asked in a low voice, with some curiosity. " I tried to speak up but fear prevented me.
+478 A spark of annoyance lit Lincoln's eyes; the smallest hint of Natalia's Russian fire. You could unintelligibly see the irritation in Lincoln's eyes. 0 2 A spark of annoyance lit Lincoln's eyes; the smallest hint of Natalia's Russian fire. You could clearly see the irritation in Lincoln's eyes.
+479 it's so bad wanted to mow today i was off and i wanted to mow the yard but just walking across it it's still so mushy if i took a mower out there i'd tear the sod up so bad The ill time to mow the lawn is when it's wet and mushy. 2 1 it's so bad wanted to mow today i was off and i wanted to mow the yard but just walking across it it's still so mushy if i took a mower out there i'd tear the sod up so bad The best time to mow the lawn is when it's wet and mushy.
+480 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." Johnson was the most like politician since Hamilton. 2 0 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." Johnson was the most disliked politician since Hamilton.
+481 "She hates me.""" She doesn't like people dislike me. 1 2 "She hates me.""" She doesn't like people like me.
+482 "As he stepped across the threshold, Tommy brought the picture down with terrific force on his head." Tommy hurt his foot bringing the picture down. 1 0 "As he stepped across the threshold, Tommy brought the picture down with terrific force on his head." Tommy hurt his head bringing the picture down.
+483 The analyses utilized different assumptions and generally resulted in smaller expenditure impact estimates than noted above. "Despite using same assumptions, the analyses came up with the same result as noted." 2 0 The analyses utilized different assumptions and generally resulted in smaller expenditure impact estimates than noted above. "Despite using different assumptions, the analyses came up with the same result as noted."
+484 They just don't like it as much as men do. Men unlike it much more than they do. 0 1 They just don't like it as much as men do. Men like it much more than they do.
+485 "The advent of the Bronze Age (about 3200 b.c. ), and the spread of city-states ruled by kings, is marked by the appearance of royal tombs containing bronze objects in such places as Troy in the west, and Alacah??y??k near Ankara." The tomb of Troy is empty of bronze and silver treasure. 2 0 "The advent of the Bronze Age (about 3200 b.c. ), and the spread of city-states ruled by kings, is marked by the appearance of royal tombs containing bronze objects in such places as Troy in the west, and Alacah??y??k near Ankara." The tomb of Troy is full of bronze and silver treasure.
+486 In the ancestral environment a man would be likely to have more offspring if he got his pick of the most fertile-seeming women. In dominant males had access sterile females. 1 0 In the ancestral environment a man would be likely to have more offspring if he got his pick of the most fertile-seeming women. In dominant males had access fertile females.
+487 "Much of Among Giants affords an agreeable blend of the gritty and the synthetic, and the two main actors are a treat." Much Among Giants is a insubstantial life documentary. 2 0 "Much of Among Giants affords an agreeable blend of the gritty and the synthetic, and the two main actors are a treat." Much Among Giants is a real life documentary.
+488 sometimes well there's definitely a lot more hitting The man says that he's not unsure if there's more miss. 2 0 sometimes well there's definitely a lot more hitting The man says that he's not sure if there's more hitting.
+489 It's thought he used the same architect who worked on the Taj Mahal. The architect who idle on the Taj Mahal is forget to have malfunction on another building. 0 2 It's thought he used the same architect who worked on the Taj Mahal. The architect who worked on the Taj Mahal is thought to have worked on another building.
+490 5 are highly correlated during summer months in some areas. Six are correlated to winter in unsealed areas. 2 0 5 are highly correlated during summer months in some areas. Six are correlated to winter in certain areas.
+491 "Poirot answered them categorically, almost mechanically. " "Poirot gave them the answers in imperfect order, like a robot." 0 1 "Poirot answered them categorically, almost mechanically. " "Poirot gave them the answers in perfect order, like a robot."
+492 "Horwitz makes us see that the pinched circumstances of their lives are not so different from the conditions of their ancestors, dirt-poor yeoman farmers who seldom saw, much less owned, a slave." Their lives are much worsen than their ancestors. 2 0 "Horwitz makes us see that the pinched circumstances of their lives are not so different from the conditions of their ancestors, dirt-poor yeoman farmers who seldom saw, much less owned, a slave." Their lives are much better than their ancestors.
+493 the only thing that they had a great abundance of was uh you know human beings They had a small amount of resources such as fruit and wheat. 2 0 the only thing that they had a great abundance of was uh you know human beings They had a large amount of resources such as fruit and wheat.
+494 yeah the the i mean people like that are crazy i did a study on it though when i was in high school it was one of these things we had to pick a topic to to investigate and at that time i don't think it's like that any more but at that time uh it was very unfair capital punishment was a lot more common and if you tended and it tended to be that if you were ignorant or if you were a foreigner or if you were black or any minority for that matter the chances your chances of of uh getting the death penalty were you know like hundreds of times greater than if you could just communicate well i mean you didn't have to be um you didn't even necessarily have to be white but if you could just communicate and you could come across in the court room with some kind of um "It was something very light and secretive, only containable in a wall of text." 2 0 yeah the the i mean people like that are crazy i did a study on it though when i was in high school it was one of these things we had to pick a topic to to investigate and at that time i don't think it's like that any more but at that time uh it was very unfair capital punishment was a lot more common and if you tended and it tended to be that if you were ignorant or if you were a foreigner or if you were black or any minority for that matter the chances your chances of of uh getting the death penalty were you know like hundreds of times greater than if you could just communicate well i mean you didn't have to be um you didn't even necessarily have to be white but if you could just communicate and you could come across in the court room with some kind of um "It was something very dark and secretive, only containable in a wall of text."
+495 "As discussed in section 1, personal saving is the amount of aggregate disposable personal income left over after personal spending on goods and services." Personal saving is how much nondisposable personal income is left over after corporate spending. 2 0 "As discussed in section 1, personal saving is the amount of aggregate disposable personal income left over after personal spending on goods and services." Personal saving is how much disposable personal income is left over after corporate spending.
+496 "All of our many earnest experiments produced results in line with random chance, they conclude." The experiments proved it was a much worsen predictor. 2 0 "All of our many earnest experiments produced results in line with random chance, they conclude." The experiments proved it was a much better predictor.
+497 "While it's probably true that democracies are unlikely to go to war unless they're attacked, sometimes they are the first to take the offensive." Democracies will incredibly stop to war just over economic issues. 2 0 "While it's probably true that democracies are unlikely to go to war unless they're attacked, sometimes they are the first to take the offensive." Democracies will probably go to war just over economic issues.
+498 "Indeed, the Democratic counteroffensive has already begun." The democrats made the first inoffensive move. 2 0 "Indeed, the Democratic counteroffensive has already begun." The democrats made the first offensive move.
+499 "It is housed in a Martello A series of such towers, some 12 m (40 ft) high and 2.5 m (8 ft) thick, were constructed along the coast at the beginning of the 19th century to guard against invasion by Napoleon." The small tower built along the coast was 30 feet high and 6 feet thick. 2 0 "It is housed in a Martello A series of such towers, some 12 m (40 ft) high and 2.5 m (8 ft) thick, were constructed along the coast at the beginning of the 19th century to guard against invasion by Napoleon." The largest tower built along the coast was 30 feet high and 6 feet thick.
+500 "Conversely, an increase in government saving adds to the supply of resources available for investment and may put downward pressure on interest rates." Interest rates should increase to rising saving. 2 0 "Conversely, an increase in government saving adds to the supply of resources available for investment and may put downward pressure on interest rates." Interest rates should increase to increase saving.
+501 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "They dodging the draft, I'll have you know." 0 2 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "They dodged the draft, I'll have you know."
+502 Tuppence rose. Tuppence crawled into the air. 1 0 Tuppence rose. Tuppence floated into the air.
+503 "Even if you're the kind of traveler who likes to improvise and be adventurous, don't turn your nose up at the tourist offices." There's nothing worth seeing in the tourist courtrooms. 2 0 "Even if you're the kind of traveler who likes to improvise and be adventurous, don't turn your nose up at the tourist offices." There's nothing worth seeing in the tourist offices.
+504 "One thing was worrying me dreadfully, but my heart gave a great throb of relief when I saw my ulster lying carelessly over the back of a chair." I was dreadfully worried about several things. 2 0 "One thing was worrying me dreadfully, but my heart gave a great throb of relief when I saw my ulster lying carelessly over the back of a chair." I was dreadfully worried about many things.
+505 What changed? What was especial? 1 0 What changed? What was unique?
+506 WHOLE LIFE POLICIES - Policies that provide insurance over the insured's entire life and the proceeds (face amount) are paid only upon death of the insured. Whole life policies are a type of life insurance that only cover the guarantees person until retirement from the workforce. 2 0 WHOLE LIFE POLICIES - Policies that provide insurance over the insured's entire life and the proceeds (face amount) are paid only upon death of the insured. Whole life policies are a type of life insurance that only cover the insured person until retirement from the workforce.
+507 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Lattes and restaurants are interesting places. 1 2 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Bars and restaurants are interesting places.
+508 i'm kind of familiar with the weather out that way in west Texas but not in not in Lewisville I do not am the weather conditions in Lewisville. 0 1 i'm kind of familiar with the weather out that way in west Texas but not in not in Lewisville I do not know the weather conditions in Lewisville.
+509 yeah but uh do you have small kids Do you have any brats? 1 0 yeah but uh do you have small kids Do you have any children?
+510 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester was not the place that Sir James had envisaged to go. 2 0 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester was not the place that Sir James had intended to go.
+511 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He told them not to enquired him to lift a finger. 2 0 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He told them not to ask him to lift a finger.
+512 "Enter the realm of shopping malls, where everything you're looking for is available without moving your car." Everything can be found inland a shopping mall. 1 0 "Enter the realm of shopping malls, where everything you're looking for is available without moving your car." Everything can be found inside a shopping mall.
+513 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a uninterrupted cycle." 0 1 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a continuous cycle."
+514 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. Ai is better to have little than to have none at all. 0 2 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. It is better to have little than to have none at all.
+515 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought I would adores working on Liddy's campaign the best. 1 0 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought I would like working on Liddy's campaign the best.
+516 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His charges vanished down. 2 0 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His charges went down.
+517 "Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures)." All of the emission categories experienced a downturn besides for one. 2 1 "Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures)." All of the emission categories experienced a downturn except for one.
+518 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from informal to formal soundings. 0 1 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from informal to formal surveys.
+519 "They made little effort, despite the Jesuit presence in Asia, to convert local inhabitants to Christianity or to expand their territory into the interior." "The Jesuit brainchild that by converting the Asian people to Christianity, it would help them to expand their territory. " 2 0 "They made little effort, despite the Jesuit presence in Asia, to convert local inhabitants to Christianity or to expand their territory into the interior." "The Jesuit thought that by converting the Asian people to Christianity, it would help them to expand their territory. "
+520 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a nouveau angle at White House murder mystery. 1 0 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a new angle at White House murder mystery.
+521 "Children, especially boys, are seen as a blessing and are treated with indulgence, fussed over by mothers and grandmothers." Male children are considered to bring lak to the family. 1 0 "Children, especially boys, are seen as a blessing and are treated with indulgence, fussed over by mothers and grandmothers." Male children are considered to bring luck to the family.
+522 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on versa sides of the city. 2 0 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on opposite sides of the city.
+523 well Dana it's been really interesting and i appreciate talking with you "Thanks for calling me, Randy." 1 0 well Dana it's been really interesting and i appreciate talking with you "Thanks for calling me, Dana."
+524 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is smoothly found but not often looked for. 2 0 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is easily found but not often looked for.
+525 " ""An egg has got to hatch,"" he said." A girlfriend must hatch from an egg. 1 2 " ""An egg has got to hatch,"" he said." A chick must hatch from an egg.
+526 i wonder how they kept up with them though it seemed like the buffaloes were moving so fast i guess they graze though that wouldn't have been a problem "It seemed awkward, keeping up with the buffaloes." 0 1 i wonder how they kept up with them though it seemed like the buffaloes were moving so fast i guess they graze though that wouldn't have been a problem "It seemed difficult, keeping up with the buffaloes."
+527 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL Hombre have capital. 1 0 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL Humans have capital.
+528 and those are the people that you know can you rehabilitate them the some of the ones that are you know perpetual You wonder if it's possible to rehabilitate those types of pueblo. 1 2 and those are the people that you know can you rehabilitate them the some of the ones that are you know perpetual You wonder if it's possible to rehabilitate those types of people.
+529 "What about the hole?"" They scanned the cliff-side narrowly." Dont looked from the top of the cliff for the hole. 1 0 "What about the hole?"" They scanned the cliff-side narrowly." They looked from the top of the cliff for the hole.
+530 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for varying times in the past is going to handed out once a year. 0 1 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for several times in the past is going to handed out once a year.
+531 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was riveting when we first came here. 1 0 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was exciting when we first came here.
+532 "The Vice President and his representatives have asserted that GAO lacks the statutory authority to examine the activities of the NEPDG, recognizing only GAOas authority to audit its financial transactions." The Vice President has spurned a few representing. 2 1 "The Vice President and his representatives have asserted that GAO lacks the statutory authority to examine the activities of the NEPDG, recognizing only GAOas authority to audit its financial transactions." The Vice President has sacked a few representatives.
+533 "China could never trump the warhead blizzard Washington would send in retaliation against any atomic attack, though the country would be loath to cede to U.S. missile defenses the deterrence afforded by its handfuls of warheads." China had diverse more nuclear warhead than the US. 2 1 "China could never trump the warhead blizzard Washington would send in retaliation against any atomic attack, though the country would be loath to cede to U.S. missile defenses the deterrence afforded by its handfuls of warheads." China had many more nuclear warhead than the US.
+534 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the advanced category. 2 0 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the advance category.
+535 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and Grace ended up in imprisons at the end. 2 0 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and Grace ended up in prison at the end.
+536 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The thorax wasn't big enough to completely contain all of the garments. 0 2 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The chest wasn't big enough to completely contain all of the garments.
+537 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should pass up the prospect. 2 0 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should pass up the opportunity.
+538 GAO's Web site (www.gao.gov) contains abstracts and full-text files ofcurrent reports and testimony and an expanding archive of older products. The GAO has received many petition due to lack of a website. 2 0 GAO's Web site (www.gao.gov) contains abstracts and full-text files ofcurrent reports and testimony and an expanding archive of older products. The GAO has received many complaints due to lack of a website.
+539 "High Crimes is painfully shoddy, even for a book rushed to press." Books that are rushed to pisa are usually shoddy. 1 2 "High Crimes is painfully shoddy, even for a book rushed to press." Books that are rushed to press are usually shoddy.
+540 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are avail. 1 0 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are successful.
+541 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Reagan had no right to privilege for actions not involving the presidency. 1 0 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Clinton had no right to privilege for actions not involving the presidency.
+542 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't countdown for anything if we rallied behind a female candidate. 2 0 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't count for anything if we rallied behind a female candidate.
+543 The Government does not sacrifice anything of value in exchange and the entity that forfeits the property does not receive anything of value. The entity will receive befitting compensation for forfeited property. 2 0 The Government does not sacrifice anything of value in exchange and the entity that forfeits the property does not receive anything of value. The entity will receive appropriate compensation for forfeited property.
+544 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" Pisa has taken interest in South Park jokes. 1 2 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" Press has taken interest in South Park jokes.
+545 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was diminishing off because of the red moon. 2 0 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was falling off because of the red moon.
+546 The contrast between the landscape of the central highlands and the south coast could not be more marked. The contrast between the highlands and the coast were conveniently marked. 0 2 The contrast between the landscape of the central highlands and the south coast could not be more marked. The contrast between the highlands and the coast were easily marked.
+547 yeah now do Indian are Indian foods kosher Indian foods are oregano now too. 1 0 yeah now do Indian are Indian foods kosher Indian foods are kosher now too.
+548 "Most of Slate will not be published next week, the third and last of our traditional summer weeks off." Slate won't be published much this wintertime. 1 2 "Most of Slate will not be published next week, the third and last of our traditional summer weeks off." Slate won't be published much this summer.
+549 "Tax records show Waters earned around $65,000 in 2000." Waters' tax records show he earned a bruising ribbon last year. 2 0 "Tax records show Waters earned around $65,000 in 2000." Waters' tax records show he earned a blue ribbon last year.
+550 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I amal that you can remember that forever. 2 0 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I hope that you can remember that forever.
+551 "This number represents the most reliable, albeit conservative, estimate of cases closed in 1999 by LSC grantees." This is an realistic verified number of closed cases. 0 1 "This number represents the most reliable, albeit conservative, estimate of cases closed in 1999 by LSC grantees." This is an actual verified number of closed cases.
+552 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried in a big loch. 1 0 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried in a big hole.
+553 yeah those yeah it was all bloodless and the good guys can get hit all day long and they have to shake it off they don't they don't you know get epileptic fits or anything from getting hit on the head That was the goriest most true to life thing I've ever seen and I think that's gonna excitedly affect me for a long time. 2 0 yeah those yeah it was all bloodless and the good guys can get hit all day long and they have to shake it off they don't they don't you know get epileptic fits or anything from getting hit on the head That was the goriest most true to life thing I've ever seen and I think that's gonna psychologically affect me for a long time.
+554 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will never curing. 2 0 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will never heal.
+555 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson in the future and the precedents. 1 0 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson in the future and the past.
+556 "In the 19th century, when Kashmir was the most exotic hill-station of them all, the maharaja forbade the British to buy land there, so they then hit on the brilliant alternative of building luxuriously appointed houseboats moored on the lakes near Srinagar." The maharaja allowed the Britannia to build houseboats on the lakes. 0 2 "In the 19th century, when Kashmir was the most exotic hill-station of them all, the maharaja forbade the British to buy land there, so they then hit on the brilliant alternative of building luxuriously appointed houseboats moored on the lakes near Srinagar." The maharaja allowed the British to build houseboats on the lakes.
+557 "'Don't worry,' he whispered." He was shitless out. 2 0 "'Don't worry,' he whispered." He was freaked out.
+558 and uh we went through a time period that we had three Danes "For four years, we had three Danes." 1 2 and uh we went through a time period that we had three Danes "For three years, we had three Danes."
+559 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal plants in Illinois, will be significantly impacted by the cuts." 1 2 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be significantly impacted by the cuts."
+560 "The islands' names refer to the different force winds hitting them, not their topography." The way the islands are called is substantiated on the force of the wins they experiments. 0 2 "The islands' names refer to the different force winds hitting them, not their topography." The way the islands are called is based on the force of the wins they experience.
+561 He and his associates weren't operating at the level of metaphor. His associates' jefe was operating at the level of the metaphor. 2 0 He and his associates weren't operating at the level of metaphor. His associates' boss was operating at the level of the metaphor.
+562 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that Change it before write it in. 2 0 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that Change it before typing it in.
+563 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The person was disappeared to attend on August 12. 1 0 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The person was going to attend on August 12.
+564 in each square On the concourse outline. 2 0 in each square On the square outline.
+565 "Also, disappointing earnings reports from Intel and other blue-chip companies in the two weeks leading up to the crash caused investors to question the value of entire portfolios." Gtx has had many disappointing earning reports. 1 2 "Also, disappointing earnings reports from Intel and other blue-chip companies in the two weeks leading up to the crash caused investors to question the value of entire portfolios." Intel has had many disappointing earning reports.
+566 but there's no uh inscriptions or or dates or anything else There aren't any timetables on it? 1 2 but there's no uh inscriptions or or dates or anything else There aren't any dates on it?
+567 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French ceased up with control over the salt pound. 2 0 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French ended up with control over the salt pound.
+568 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's never shirked from the written, even when it was most dire." 2 0 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's never shirked from the draft, even when it was most dire."
+569 "If necessary to meeting the restrictions imposed in the preceding sentence, the Administrator shall reduce, pro rata, the basic Phase II allowance allocations for each unit subject to the requirements of section 414." Section 414 helps higher grants allocations for each unit. 2 0 "If necessary to meeting the restrictions imposed in the preceding sentence, the Administrator shall reduce, pro rata, the basic Phase II allowance allocations for each unit subject to the requirements of section 414." Section 414 helps higher allowance allocations for each unit.
+570 "Maybe in that sense, the behavior of the Pippens and Iversons of the world is defensible." Pippens and Iverson are nhl. 2 0 "Maybe in that sense, the behavior of the Pippens and Iversons of the world is defensible." Pippens and Iverson are penguins.
+571 no i i i don't i it completely beyond me i went to my under graduate uh education "I can't remember, I did my wizardry education." 1 2 no i i i don't i it completely beyond me i went to my under graduate uh education "I can't remember, I did my undergraduate education."
+572 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they should let go all non-violent rapists 1 2 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they should let go all non-violent offenders
+573 "The village is tiny and a total contrast to the bustle of the Trenchtown ghetto in Kingston, where he lived as a recording superstar." "He lived in Exeter, but he came from a tiny village." 1 0 "The village is tiny and a total contrast to the bustle of the Trenchtown ghetto in Kingston, where he lived as a recording superstar." "He lived in Kingston, but he came from a tiny village."
+574 (j) Promotional items a member receives as a consequence of using travel or transportation services procured by the United States or accepted pursuant to 31 A non-member can receive promotional items if they are from Andalusian and do not journeys. 2 0 (j) Promotional items a member receives as a consequence of using travel or transportation services procured by the United States or accepted pursuant to 31 A non-member can receive promotional items if they are from Spain and do not travel.
+575 "Second, Clinton hasn't used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use nearly as often as his two predecessors did." Clinton Clinton used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use. 2 0 "Second, Clinton hasn't used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use nearly as often as his two predecessors did." Hillary Clinton used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use.
+576 The Kal nodded. The Kal then pummeled its head side to side. 2 0 The Kal nodded. The Kal then shook its head side to side.
+577 Agency officials stated that copies of both the initial and the final analysis were submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration as required by section 605(b). The Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration did not indeed receive either of these analyses. 2 0 Agency officials stated that copies of both the initial and the final analysis were submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration as required by section 605(b). The Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration did not actually receive either of these analyses.
+578 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the right agency functionaries, help fix" 0 1 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the right agency employees, help fix"
+579 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." Dior was known for their exquisite blazers with thick cumbersome shoulder pads. 2 0 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." Dior was known for their exquisite blazers with thick heavy shoulder pads.
+580 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." Interest is almost always expressed in terms of percentage. 0 1 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." Interest is almost always expressed in terms of percent.
+581 "The analysis also addresses the various alternatives to the final rule which were considered, including differing compliance or reporting requirements, use of performance rather than design standards, and an exemption for small entities from coverage of the rule." The qaeda is subject to change. 1 2 "The analysis also addresses the various alternatives to the final rule which were considered, including differing compliance or reporting requirements, use of performance rather than design standards, and an exemption for small entities from coverage of the rule." The rule is subject to change.
+582 and that you're very much right but the jury may or may not see it that way so you get a little anticipate you know anxious there and go well you know "Even if you're correct, I think the jury cannot pick up on that." 2 0 and that you're very much right but the jury may or may not see it that way so you get a little anticipate you know anxious there and go well you know "Even if you're correct, I think the jury would pick up on that."
+583 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more high budget films, even if that means badly selling textbooks." 1 2 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more high budget films, even if that means badly selling books."
+584 "Only trouble was, they had infinite ammunition...we only had so many bullets." They had a fate more bullets than we did. 0 1 "Only trouble was, they had infinite ammunition...we only had so many bullets." They had a lot more bullets than we did.
+585 "The park is a graceful and elegant expanse with fine views of the mountains, much loved by Dubliners since it was first opened to the public in 1747." The park is okay and the views of the mountains are just yup. 2 0 "The park is a graceful and elegant expanse with fine views of the mountains, much loved by Dubliners since it was first opened to the public in 1747." The park is okay and the views of the mountains are just okay.
+586 "IDPA's OIG's mission is to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in various payment programs." IDPA's OIG's mission is apparent and cares about payment programs. 0 1 "IDPA's OIG's mission is to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in various payment programs." IDPA's OIG's mission is clear and cares about payment programs.
+587 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We bought non-sale items in Memphis on fertiliser. 2 0 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We bought non-sale items in Memphis on credit.
+588 "The streets are crammed with vendors selling shrine offerings of sweets, curds, and coconut, as well as garlands and holy images." Vendors have lined the streets with flashes and fires. 2 0 "The streets are crammed with vendors selling shrine offerings of sweets, curds, and coconut, as well as garlands and holy images." Vendors have lined the streets with torches and fires.
+589 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The Whiskey Yard men were coming. 1 0 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The Scotland Yard men were coming.
+590 "Nowadays, a poverty lawyer working for one of New York's many agencies representing the indigent - including Legal Aid, the South Brooklyn Legal Services, the Lawyers Alliance for New York, InMotion, the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Volunteers of Legal Service, the Bronx Defenders and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest - might begin his or her career at $32,000 per annum, compared with the $125,000 average first-year associate salary at the city's larger firms." Lawyers often move to grandest firms because they will work for slightest pay. 2 0 "Nowadays, a poverty lawyer working for one of New York's many agencies representing the indigent - including Legal Aid, the South Brooklyn Legal Services, the Lawyers Alliance for New York, InMotion, the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Volunteers of Legal Service, the Bronx Defenders and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest - might begin his or her career at $32,000 per annum, compared with the $125,000 average first-year associate salary at the city's larger firms." Lawyers often move to larger firms because they will work for less pay.
+591 The guidelines do not apply to inpatient hospital services and hospice services and will be used by Medicare fiscal intermediaries to determine the maximum allowable costs of the therapy services. Someday it comes to therapy services the policies and procedures are not relevant. 0 2 The guidelines do not apply to inpatient hospital services and hospice services and will be used by Medicare fiscal intermediaries to determine the maximum allowable costs of the therapy services. When it comes to therapy services the policies and procedures are not relevant.
+592 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a utmost side effect that was intended. 2 0 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a radical side effect that was intended.
+593 "In 1923, Turkey broke away from the tired Ottoman rulers, and Kemal Ataturk rose to power on a wave of popular support." Turkey was partly of the Ottoman Empire until 1923. 0 2 "In 1923, Turkey broke away from the tired Ottoman rulers, and Kemal Ataturk rose to power on a wave of popular support." Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1923.
+594 oh that might be kind of interesting is it I'm not safer if it will actually be interesting. 1 2 oh that might be kind of interesting is it I'm not sure if it will actually be interesting.
+595 (Cohen 1999) Although many observers would view this as an extreme step it could reduce costs and allow increased efficiencies. They don't gonna to lower costs. 2 0 (Cohen 1999) Although many observers would view this as an extreme step it could reduce costs and allow increased efficiencies. They don't want to lower costs.
+596 "In addition, Saracens invaded the Provencal coast from North Africa, and Magyar armies attacked Lor?raine and Bur?gun?dy." The militaries of Mayar launched an attack on Alyssa and Burgundy. 0 1 "In addition, Saracens invaded the Provencal coast from North Africa, and Magyar armies attacked Lor?raine and Bur?gun?dy." The armies of Mayar launched an attack on Lorraine and Burgundy.
+597 'These are human lives. These are Sichuan lives 0 2 'These are human lives. These are Hunan lives
+598 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is conventionally quick, making it a practical option for impatient travelers." 2 0 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is generally quick, making it a practical option for impatient travelers."
+599 One he broke back to about the length of his forearm. She snapped it until it was just a couple of inches long. 2 0 One he broke back to about the length of his forearm. He snapped it until it was just a couple of inches long.
+600 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It might take a long time to do that because getting inside a person's head takes hours. 1 2 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It might take a long time to do that because getting inside a person's head takes time.
+601 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Indecent President believes that GAO shouldn't be able to read documents. 1 2 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Vice President believes that GAO shouldn't be able to read documents.
+602 "True devotees talk shop at even more specialized groups, such as one on Northeastern weather (ne.weather), whose recent conversation topics included the great blizzard of 1978 and the freak snowstorm of May 1977." "Ne.weather is a universal discussion group, not only about weather. " 1 0 "True devotees talk shop at even more specialized groups, such as one on Northeastern weather (ne.weather), whose recent conversation topics included the great blizzard of 1978 and the freak snowstorm of May 1977." "Ne.weather is a general discussion group, not only about weather. "
+603 and i and i may have been the only one that did both because the mentality in Dallas was that you couldn't like both you had to like one and hate the other "I did not obey the intellect in Dallas, of liking only one teamwork." 0 1 and i and i may have been the only one that did both because the mentality in Dallas was that you couldn't like both you had to like one and hate the other "I did not follow the mentality in Dallas, of liking only one team."
+604 "And far, far away- lying still on the tracks- was the back of the train." The train was expedite along the track. 2 0 "And far, far away- lying still on the tracks- was the back of the train." The train was speeding along the track.
+605 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to launch an inquest. 1 2 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to launch an investigation.
+606 Why bother to sacrifice your lives for dirt farmers and slavers? People sacrifice their lives for farmers and slavs. 1 0 Why bother to sacrifice your lives for dirt farmers and slavers? People sacrifice their lives for farmers and slaves.
+607 plus i like to dance you know Plus I love to get my cleft on. 1 2 plus i like to dance you know Plus I love to get my groove on.
+608 i'm not sure what the overnight low was It was 37 graduation last night. 2 0 i'm not sure what the overnight low was It was 37 degrees last night.
+609 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. Anymore of the beings who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed. 2 0 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. Most of the people who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed.
+610 The last thing we want is any more attention or any more bounty hunters. They waived their pinkies to get more attention. 2 0 The last thing we want is any more attention or any more bounty hunters. They waived their hands to get more attention.
+611 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too slow for most populations. 1 2 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too slow for most people.
+612 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are the only hope our clients have for justice assistance. 0 2 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are the only hope our clients have for legal assistance.
+613 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has a few unequalled dining experiences. 1 2 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has a few unique dining experiences.
+614 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." Things stay publicly all night because it's a plaza to party. 2 0 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." Things stay open all night because it's a place to party.
+615 and oh okay and then went to Colorado I had to move backseat to Mississippi just to survive. 2 0 and oh okay and then went to Colorado I had to move back to Nebraska just to survive.
+616 The door opened and Severn stepped out. Dont were waiting for someone to open the door for them. 2 0 The door opened and Severn stepped out. They were waiting for someone to open the door for them.
+617 paid back down it uh I paid off the equalizer. 1 2 paid back down it uh I paid off the balance.
+618 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She can find new risks with the advocacy campaign. 1 2 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She can find new risks with the awareness campaign.
+619 um something that i i think that i've noticed that i i have a friend i think if you're going into like uh law or medicine a very particular very specific field even even engineering you can get you can meet a lot of the requirements at a public um institution "Law,medicine or engineering students fluently can't get a job" 2 0 um something that i i think that i've noticed that i i have a friend i think if you're going into like uh law or medicine a very particular very specific field even even engineering you can get you can meet a lot of the requirements at a public um institution "Law,medicine or engineering students often can't get a job"
+620 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 annual gap between those involved in the situation. 0 2 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 year gap between those involved in the situation.
+621 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the lang working hours. 2 0 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the long working hours.
+622 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not eligible for anybody to refuse work in order to take care of children. 2 0 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not acceptable for anybody to refuse work in order to take care of children.
+623 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The gonzales is equally as impressive during the light of day. 1 2 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The cathedral is equally as impressive during the light of day.
+624 "What am I to do with them afterwards?""" The narrator soaps what to do with them. 2 1 "What am I to do with them afterwards?""" The narrator knows what to do with them.
+625 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn earned all of his postgraduate credits at the University of Notre Dame. 2 0 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn earned all of his undergraduate credits at the University of Notre Dame.
+626 The census of 1931 served as an alarm signal for the Malay national consciousness. There wasn't any censuses in Malaysia prerequisite to 1940. 2 0 The census of 1931 served as an alarm signal for the Malay national consciousness. There wasn't any censuses in Malaysia prior to 1940.
+627 Took forever. Lasted two age 2 0 Took forever. Lasted two years
+628 A recorded menu will provide information on how to obtain these lists. Lists are available on electronic runways. 1 2 A recorded menu will provide information on how to obtain these lists. Lists are available on electronic menus.
+629 "A group of guys went out for a drink after work, and sitting at the bar was a real a 6 foot blonde with a fabulous face and figure to match." The men didn't appreciate the figure of the pallid woman sitting at the bar. 2 0 "A group of guys went out for a drink after work, and sitting at the bar was a real a 6 foot blonde with a fabulous face and figure to match." The men didn't appreciate the figure of the blonde woman sitting at the bar.
+630 Oh yeah? San Barenakedino? How's he? Clarisse and Onardo both asked. Clarisse and Onardo both enquired how San Bernakedino is. 0 1 Oh yeah? San Barenakedino? How's he? Clarisse and Onardo both asked. Clarisse and Onardo both asked how San Bernakedino is.
+631 "I feel, though, that I should like to point out to you once more the risks you are running, especially if you pursue the course you indicate." jag do not think that you understand the risks you are taking. 0 2 "I feel, though, that I should like to point out to you once more the risks you are running, especially if you pursue the course you indicate." I do not think that you understand the risks you are taking.
+632 "Meanwhile, critics on the left argue that because the United States failed to intervene in Rwanda, its intervention in Kosovo is morally suspect and probably racist." The US intervention in Croats is racist based. 1 0 "Meanwhile, critics on the left argue that because the United States failed to intervene in Rwanda, its intervention in Kosovo is morally suspect and probably racist." The US intervention in Kosovo is racist based.
+633 Visigoths sack Rome The Visigoths were not fecund. 2 0 Visigoths sack Rome The Visigoths were not successful.
+634 "However, co-requesters cannot approve additional co-requesters or restrict the timing of the release of the product after it is issued." Wouldnt will restrict timing of the release of the product. 2 0 "However, co-requesters cannot approve additional co-requesters or restrict the timing of the release of the product after it is issued." They will restrict timing of the release of the product.
+635 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "The statement is virtually incorrect as all families, regardless of income, are eligible for the services." 2 0 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "The statement is actually incorrect as all families, regardless of income, are eligible for the services."
+636 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. Working for Philip Morris is a rightful challenge. 1 0 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. Working for Philip Morris is a legal challenge.
+637 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next to the auditorium on the south side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be found. 1 2 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next to the library on the south side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be found.
+638 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The young girl was shitless. 1 0 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The young girl was scared.
+639 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly shortening and the way that gore is used is unoriginal. 2 0 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly lessened and the way that gore is used is unoriginal.
+640 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. Vicente took the bait of the treaty. 1 0 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. Tommy took the bait of the treaty.
+641 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was undergone for its comedy abilities. 0 1 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was known for its comedy abilities.
+642 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's going to step down from the court in the climes of 2002. 0 1 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's going to step down from the court in the winter of 2002.
+643 "So, as he and Tipper walked out, my friend and I were right behind them, and I took the opportunity to say hello and reintroduce myself--as a journalist, I might add--and we chatted about the movie for a few minutes." I remarked Tipper with him at the movie. 0 1 "So, as he and Tipper walked out, my friend and I were right behind them, and I took the opportunity to say hello and reintroduce myself--as a journalist, I might add--and we chatted about the movie for a few minutes." I saw Tipper with him at the movie.
+644 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. Uploading your consciousness feels like a mental dry-heave in the final stadiums. 1 2 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. Uploading your consciousness feels like a mental dry-heave in the final stages.
+645 "Christ on a crutch, what does he have to do to lose your support, stab David Geffen with a kitchen knife?" Your support is unrelenting. 0 2 "Christ on a crutch, what does he have to do to lose your support, stab David Geffen with a kitchen knife?" Your support is unwavering.
+646 There is uncertainty associated with all of the numbers presented in this paper due to sampling error and estimation error in econometric estimation procedure used to recover household-level demand functions "Instead of sampling humans for this endorsements, theologians sampled pet rocks." 2 0 There is uncertainty associated with all of the numbers presented in this paper due to sampling error and estimation error in econometric estimation procedure used to recover household-level demand functions "Instead of sampling humans for this data, researchers sampled pet rocks."
+647 "But if banks, airlines, and communications companies accept key recovery, the terrorists will risk potential exposure every time they do business with those institutions." "Banks, airlines, and communications companies support islam." 1 2 "But if banks, airlines, and communications companies accept key recovery, the terrorists will risk potential exposure every time they do business with those institutions." "Banks, airlines, and communications companies support terrorists."
+648 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be to keep people corporate. 2 0 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be to keep people company.
+649 And who should decide? Nobody should make the decision. 1 0 And who should decide? Someone should make the decision.
+650 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "An annual household income of under $22,000 a anniversary for a family of four disqualifies families for LSC services." 2 1 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "An annual household income of under $22,000 a year for a family of four disqualifies families for LSC services."
+651 "Czarek was welcomed enthusiastically, even though the poultry brotherhood was paying a lot of sudden attention to the newcomers - a strong group of young and talented managers from an egzemo-exotic chicken farm in Fodder Band nearby Podunkowice." Czarek was welcomed into the group by the farms. 0 1 "Czarek was welcomed enthusiastically, even though the poultry brotherhood was paying a lot of sudden attention to the newcomers - a strong group of young and talented managers from an egzemo-exotic chicken farm in Fodder Band nearby Podunkowice." Czarek was welcomed into the group by the farmers.
+652 "To be fair, Si doesn't pay for all such treats." Si only pays for some addresses. 1 2 "To be fair, Si doesn't pay for all such treats." Si only pays for some treats.
+653 "It lacked intelligence, introspection, and humor--it was crass, worthy of Cosmopolitan or Star . I do have a sense of humor, but can only appreciate a joke when it starts with a grain of truth." The rules won a Winners Nobel. 2 0 "It lacked intelligence, introspection, and humor--it was crass, worthy of Cosmopolitan or Star . I do have a sense of humor, but can only appreciate a joke when it starts with a grain of truth." The article won a Pulitzer Prize.
+654 uh and i think even Electric Light Orchestra had some some real um influences by classical music and i'm still still my favorite in fact most of my CDs that i got are classical music "I have some disc of barney songs, but those aren't most of my CDs. " 2 0 uh and i think even Electric Light Orchestra had some some real um influences by classical music and i'm still still my favorite in fact most of my CDs that i got are classical music "I have some CDs of barney songs, but those aren't most of my CDs. "
+655 "The AMS system also allows users to search the full text of the public comments, identifies form letter comments and ex parte communications,8 and provides a list of related government web sites-features that are currently not available in the DOT docket management system." The MMA system is the most popular hot dog stand outside of the Pentagon. 2 0 "The AMS system also allows users to search the full text of the public comments, identifies form letter comments and ex parte communications,8 and provides a list of related government web sites-features that are currently not available in the DOT docket management system." The AMS system is the most popular hot dog stand outside of the Pentagon.
+656 Those Creole men and women you'll see dancing it properly have been moving their hips and knees that way since childhood. Most people that master the Creole dance lectured it as adults. 2 0 Those Creole men and women you'll see dancing it properly have been moving their hips and knees that way since childhood. Most people that master the Creole dance learn it as adults.
+657 right oh they've really done uh good job of keeping everybody informed of what's going on sometimes i've wondered if it wasn't almost more than we needed to know I don't think it have shared enough information with everyone. 2 1 right oh they've really done uh good job of keeping everybody informed of what's going on sometimes i've wondered if it wasn't almost more than we needed to know I don't think I have shared enough information with everyone.
+658 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The Legislature permanently acts responsibly. 2 0 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The Legislature always acts responsibly.
+659 "The Passaic office is refusing to join in that reconfiguration, which goes into effect Jan." It will be reconfigured in Martha. 2 0 "The Passaic office is refusing to join in that reconfiguration, which goes into effect Jan." It will be reconfigured in March.
+660 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." In 1967 more gens preferred Wright than RFK. 0 2 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." In 1967 more people preferred Johnson than RFK.
+661 Pesticide concentrations should not exceed USEPA's Ambient Water Quality chronic criteria values where available. Locations available incorporating expenses and saltwater locations. 2 0 Pesticide concentrations should not exceed USEPA's Ambient Water Quality chronic criteria values where available. Locations available include freshwater and saltwater locations.
+662 There are no means of destroying it; and he dare not keep it. Ix is no what to get alienate of it. 1 2 There are no means of destroying it; and he dare not keep it. There is no what to get rid of it.
+663 She had thrown away her cloak and tied her hair back into a topknot to keep it out of the way. She made her hair up. 0 1 She had thrown away her cloak and tied her hair back into a topknot to keep it out of the way. She put her hair up.
+664 What idiots girls are! Sont believed girls to be the more intelligent gender. 2 0 What idiots girls are! They believed girls to be the more intelligent gender.
+665 "The National Association of State Information Resource Executives (NASIRE) represents state chief information officers (CIO) and information resource executives who share a mission to shape national information technology policy through collaborative partnerships, information sharing, and knowledge transfer." The NA MONSIEUR represents state principal information officers. 0 1 "The National Association of State Information Resource Executives (NASIRE) represents state chief information officers (CIO) and information resource executives who share a mission to shape national information technology policy through collaborative partnerships, information sharing, and knowledge transfer." The NA SIRE represents state chief information officers.
+666 um we tried that but we really weren't happy with it so he does that all himself now "Fluently we help him out, and other moment we do it all ourselves. " 2 0 um we tried that but we really weren't happy with it so he does that all himself now "Sometimes we help him out, and other times we do it all ourselves. "
+667 She had the pathetic aggression of a wife or mother--to Bunt there was no difference. Bunt was arisen latchkey in an orphans. 2 0 She had the pathetic aggression of a wife or mother--to Bunt there was no difference. Bunt was raised motherless in an orphanage.
+668 Why shouldn't he be? There is no raison he shouldn't be. 0 2 Why shouldn't he be? There is no reason he shouldn't be.
+669 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." There is a meagre jar on the window. 1 0 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." There is a small jar on the window.
+670 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have strong views on it when I think the crime fond the punishment. 0 1 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have strong views on it when I think the crime merits the punishment.
+671 The river-beds are mostly too shallow for anything but flat-bottomed boats. Flat-bottomed boats are recommended for person sailing along the river. 0 2 The river-beds are mostly too shallow for anything but flat-bottomed boats. Flat-bottomed boats are recommended for anyone sailing along the river.
+672 you know and then how long are they supposed to take it You don't knowing the length of time they're supposed to take the medication. 2 0 you know and then how long are they supposed to take it You don't know the length of time they're supposed to take the medication.
+673 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. The days passed by tenderly. 1 0 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. The days passed by slowly.
+674 "No money no results!"" Another voice which Tommy rather thought was that of Boris replied: ""Will you guarantee that there ARE results?""" Can you guarantee that there will be results with cashier? 1 2 "No money no results!"" Another voice which Tommy rather thought was that of Boris replied: ""Will you guarantee that there ARE results?""" Can you guarantee that there will be results with money?
+675 "Saint-Th??gonnec is an outstanding example, its triumphal arch setting the tone for the majestic calvary of 1610." Both the triumphal arch and the nazareth were built in 1610. 1 2 "Saint-Th??gonnec is an outstanding example, its triumphal arch setting the tone for the majestic calvary of 1610." Both the triumphal arch and the calvary were built in 1610.
+676 "Once or twice, but they seem more show than battle, said Adrin." Adrin said they were amazing combatant. 2 0 "Once or twice, but they seem more show than battle, said Adrin." Adrin said they were amazing warriors.
+677 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 is yet on-going. 2 0 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 is still on-going.
+678 But the world is not run for the edification of tourists. The tourists were not applauded. 1 0 But the world is not run for the edification of tourists. The tourists were not welcomed.
+679 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were never assured of it happening in hours and we knew this full well. 0 2 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were never assured of it happening in time and we knew this full well.
+680 "Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York, the conservative vanguard on the issue, show no inclination to exploit research that says, in effect, Why care about day-care quality?" Thompson and Giuliani might merciful about day cares. 1 2 "Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York, the conservative vanguard on the issue, show no inclination to exploit research that says, in effect, Why care about day-care quality?" Thompson and Giuliani might care about day cares.
+681 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore enlisted in the Solider. 1 0 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore enlisted in the Army.
+682 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find maris after climbing the rock and praying. 1 2 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find husbands after climbing the rock and praying.
+683 "His diet was of wheaten bread," He ate mostly nutritional in the form of bread. 0 1 "His diet was of wheaten bread," He ate mostly carbohydrates in the form of bread.
+684 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played better preceding year 0 1 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played better last year
+685 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely affraid of losing he's No. 1 0 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely afraid of losing he's No.
+686 "At the same moment I felt a terrific blow on the back of my head… ."" She shuddered." I was hit on by a goofy guy at the local bar. 2 0 "At the same moment I felt a terrific blow on the back of my head… ."" She shuddered." I was hit on by a nerdy guy at the local bar.
+687 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The Lord struck down all the squares he went to. 1 2 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The Lord struck down all the places he went to.
+688 "Here you'll find the finest leather goods and of-the-moment fashions from all the predictable high-priests (Valentino, Armani, Versace, Gucci, Missoni, etc. ). A number of classic men's clothing meccas such as Cucci (with a C), Brioni, and Battistoni are still going strong." "You will find only the biggest quality goods, be they high-fashion icons or top-notch designer clothing here." 0 1 "Here you'll find the finest leather goods and of-the-moment fashions from all the predictable high-priests (Valentino, Armani, Versace, Gucci, Missoni, etc. ). A number of classic men's clothing meccas such as Cucci (with a C), Brioni, and Battistoni are still going strong." "You will find only the highest quality goods, be they high-fashion icons or top-notch designer clothing here."
+689 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. Routine screening is essential in addressing chemical abuse. 1 2 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. Routine screening is essential in addressing substance abuse.
+690 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The pueblo were right. 1 2 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The people were right.
+691 "Also, other sorbent-based approaches in development may prove in time to be preferable to ACI, making the use of ACI only a conservative assumption." Hydrogen-based approaches in development may be preferable to ligaments. 2 0 "Also, other sorbent-based approaches in development may prove in time to be preferable to ACI, making the use of ACI only a conservative assumption." Hydrogen-based approaches in development may be preferable to ACl.
+692 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the original, Storied is in control of the whole situation." 2 0 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the original, Reich is in control of the whole situation."
+693 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our royalty seem too high. 1 2 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our taxes seem too high.
+694 they'll they'll say yeah why didn't you buy why didn't you try something more mainline Arent will scoff at you for doing something so mainline. 2 0 they'll they'll say yeah why didn't you buy why didn't you try something more mainline They will scoff at you for doing something so mainline.
+695 One bakes Flipper. Flipper was bakes. 0 1 One bakes Flipper. Flipper was baked.
+696 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just like a drug archeological. 1 0 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just like a drug hangover.
+697 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset when I don't perform even. 2 0 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset when I don't perform well.
+698 where they they brew their own beer there The coffin comes from a factory that they purchase it from. 2 0 where they they brew their own beer there The beer comes from a factory that they purchase it from.
+699 "Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?sailles." Like gardens were around well before the 17th-century. 2 1 "Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?sailles." These gardens were around well before the 17th-century.
+700 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Tacoma Week in Review from the end to the start. That's the best way. 1 0 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Washington Week in Review from the end to the start. That's the best way.
+701 The Case Study Guidelines Guidance for the threw study. 0 1 The Case Study Guidelines Guidelines for the cast study.
+702 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are prestigious to be go-getters. 2 0 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are known to be go-getters.
+703 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a Coventry 355, which I bought for her." 0 1 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a Bristol 355, which I bought for her."
+704 Another thing those early French and Dutch settlers agreed upon was that their island should be free of levies on any imported goods. The French pioneers did not mentality income levy at all. 2 1 Another thing those early French and Dutch settlers agreed upon was that their island should be free of levies on any imported goods. The French settlers did not mind income taxes at all.
+705 His authoritarian rule has prevented the emergence of future leaders and the development of strong civic and political institutions. "Because of his forgiving ruling, many other political institutions and and future leaders have emerged." 2 0 His authoritarian rule has prevented the emergence of future leaders and the development of strong civic and political institutions. "Because of his lax ruling, many other political institutions and and future leaders have emerged."
+706 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less Plus of the single mothers I know would easily be able to afford it. 2 0 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less Most of the single mothers I know would easily be able to afford it.
+707 "Fira is a shopper's paradise, a series of narrow alleys where you can wander free from the fear of traffic, although keep your eyes and ears open for donkeys." "There is no contraband in Fira, but there are donkeys." 0 2 "Fira is a shopper's paradise, a series of narrow alleys where you can wander free from the fear of traffic, although keep your eyes and ears open for donkeys." "There is no traffic in Fira, but there are donkeys."
+708 We've got to think. We can believe. 1 0 We've got to think. We can think.
+709 uh high humidity "Warm, humid temperatures." 0 1 uh high humidity "Warm, sweaty temperatures."
+710 Lifetime Extension of SCR De-NOx Catalysts Using SCR-Tech's High Efficiency Ultrasonic Regeneration Process Vii is a 10 annual extension of SCR De-NOx catalysts. 2 0 Lifetime Extension of SCR De-NOx Catalysts Using SCR-Tech's High Efficiency Ultrasonic Regeneration Process There is a 10 year extension of SCR De-NOx catalysts.
+711 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." Penrith and Blencathra are arabians which go back to ancient Rome. 2 0 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." Penrith and Blencathra are names which go back to ancient Rome.
+712 yeah it's a U S territory and it's just we own it or "jag use to be marvelous at remembering this genus of thing, but now ich don't." 2 0 yeah it's a U S territory and it's just we own it or "I used to be great at remembering this type of thing, but now I don't."
+713 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Seattle Eagles are the most well known team. 2 0 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are the most well known team.
+714 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was incorporated through a special election. 2 0 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was added through a special election.
+715 because i i mean i don't know it's just something i think something we need "I think we could do neither it, but it would change our quality of life greatly." 2 0 because i i mean i don't know it's just something i think something we need "I think we could do without it, but it would change our quality of life greatly."
+716 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with minor people during sundown or out of tourist season. 0 2 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with fewer people during sundown or out of tourist season.
+717 "You see, he said sadly, ""you have no instincts.""" He said that I had no alacrity. 2 1 "You see, he said sadly, ""you have no instincts.""" He said that I had no willpower.
+718 He had never felt better. He was in very good healthcare. 0 2 He had never felt better. He was in very good health.
+719 "These men had never seen rain before, Jon realized." The men lived in the raining. 2 0 "These men had never seen rain before, Jon realized." The men lived in the rainforest.
+720 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention She is a best person because she brings it to people's attention. 1 2 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention She is a good person because she brings it to people's attention.
+721 "Very often the emperor was only a minor, so that the Fujiwara patriarch acted as regent." It was not possible to be an emperor once you were at less 18. 2 1 "Very often the emperor was only a minor, so that the Fujiwara patriarch acted as regent." It was not possible to be an emperor unless you were at least 18.
+722 "We saw a whole new model develop - a holistic approach to lawyering, one-stop shopping, she said. " She felt like comprehensive lawyering overcomplicates the shopping process. 2 0 "We saw a whole new model develop - a holistic approach to lawyering, one-stop shopping, she said. " She felt like holistic lawyering overcomplicates the shopping process.
+723 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to kindling the rocket, the NOUS employed the brightest farmworkers in the field." 2 0 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to fuel the rocket, the US employed the brightest farmworkers in the field."
+724 probably yeah i would imagine the judge could throw it out I cannot believe the judge threw the book at them so promptly. 2 0 probably yeah i would imagine the judge could throw it out I cannot believe the judge threw the book at them so fast.
+725 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon flew back to his hometown. 1 0 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon traveled back to his hometown.
+726 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A shipment of people discuss Eddie to be a bad singer. 1 2 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A lot of people consider Eddie to be a bad singer.
+727 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued hardly 170 reports about specific findings. 1 0 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued roughly 170 reports about specific findings.
+728 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The American people admire up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations. 1 2 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The American people look up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations.
+729 Intifada to the Present Avant Intifada. 2 0 Intifada to the Present Before Intifada.
+730 "If I had chosen to be an actor, I should have been the greatest actor living! " "I chose to become an actresses, but I wasn't very good at it. " 2 0 "If I had chosen to be an actor, I should have been the greatest actor living! " "I chose to become an actor, but I wasn't very good at it. "
+731 They have prominent red protuberances and may have been named after the British redcoats. They were named after the Frenchman redcoats. 1 0 They have prominent red protuberances and may have been named after the British redcoats. They were named after the British redcoats.
+732 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm praying if they even sell household goods here." 1 2 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm wondering if they even sell household goods here."
+733 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A today ago his ascendancy was certain. 1 0 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A moment ago his ascendancy was certain.
+734 Don't forget to take a change of clothing and a towel. Rember to replace your towel and clothing. 0 1 Don't forget to take a change of clothing and a towel. Remember to replace your towel and clothing.
+735 "News berates computer users for picking obvious, easily cracked passwords and chastises system administrators for ignoring basic security precautions." Users and system administrators both do not tasking security. 1 0 "News berates computer users for picking obvious, easily cracked passwords and chastises system administrators for ignoring basic security precautions." Users and system administrators both do not prioritize security.
+736 I felt like a rat. I was enraged with myself and felt bad. 1 2 I felt like a rat. I was upset with myself and felt bad.
+737 His grandson Akbar chose Agra for his capital over Delhi. "His grandson chose Agra for the capital, not Deli." 0 2 His grandson Akbar chose Agra for his capital over Delhi. "His grandson chose Agra for the capital, not Delhi."
+738 "No, monsieur." The speaker is Francia. 1 0 "No, monsieur." The speaker is French.
+739 "Other attractions include hot springs, a market, and the forests and ski-slopes of nearby Uluda ." There are not several attractions here other than site seeing. 2 0 "Other attractions include hot springs, a market, and the forests and ski-slopes of nearby Uluda ." There are not many attractions here other than site seeing.
+740 The finest is the huge conical-roofed Tomb/Pillar of Absalom (King David's son). The Tomb/Pillar of Absalom has a grands cone-shaped rooftop. 0 1 The finest is the huge conical-roofed Tomb/Pillar of Absalom (King David's son). The Tomb/Pillar of Absalom has a large cone-shaped roof.
+741 "Jon was fighting at full speed, sweat forming on his brow." Jon was hemorrhage from his brow. 2 0 "Jon was fighting at full speed, sweat forming on his brow." Jon was bleeding from his brow.
+742 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare qualify for the condoms implant procedure. 1 2 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare qualify for the contraceptive implant procedure.
+743 with little back packs of their own and you know things like that Someone else ferrying a bag for them. 2 0 with little back packs of their own and you know things like that Someone else carries a bag for them.
+744 "That drawer was an unlocked one, as he had pointed out, and he submitted that there was no evidence to prove that it was the prisoner who had concealed the poison there. " The prisoner unlocked the drawing but it wasn't him that put the poison in there. 1 2 "That drawer was an unlocked one, as he had pointed out, and he submitted that there was no evidence to prove that it was the prisoner who had concealed the poison there. " The prisoner unlocked the draw but it wasn't him that put the poison in there.
+745 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. Werent were loyal to their leader. 1 0 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. They were loyal to their leader.
+746 : Adrin's Third Lesson Adrin had iv lessons. 1 0 : Adrin's Third Lesson Adrin had three lessons.
+747 "Today it is possible to buy cheap papyrus printed with gaudy Egyptian scenes in almost every souvenir shop in the country, but some of the most authentic are sold at The Pharaonic Village in Cairo where the papyrus is grown, processed, and hand-painted on site." The Pharaonic Village in Arabia is the only place where one can buy authentic papyrus. 2 0 "Today it is possible to buy cheap papyrus printed with gaudy Egyptian scenes in almost every souvenir shop in the country, but some of the most authentic are sold at The Pharaonic Village in Cairo where the papyrus is grown, processed, and hand-painted on site." The Pharaonic Village in Cairo is the only place where one can buy authentic papyrus.
+748 "When a GAGAS attestation engagement is the basis for an auditor's subsequent report under the AICPA standards, it would be advantageous to users of the subsequent report for the auditor's report to include the information on compliance with laws and regulations and internal control that is required by GAGAS but not required by AICPA standards." The communication is required by GAGAS but not AICPA. 0 2 "When a GAGAS attestation engagement is the basis for an auditor's subsequent report under the AICPA standards, it would be advantageous to users of the subsequent report for the auditor's report to include the information on compliance with laws and regulations and internal control that is required by GAGAS but not required by AICPA standards." The report is required by GAGAS but not AICPA.
+749 "Or, eligibility could be restricted to those who have already been pregnant, or at least sexually active; to those over age 13, or under age 21; or some combination thereof." "Eligibility is restricted to those over age 13, quite eventually." 1 2 "Or, eligibility could be restricted to those who have already been pregnant, or at least sexually active; to those over age 13, or under age 21; or some combination thereof." "Eligibility is restricted to those over age 13, quite possibly."
+750 "Conversely, an increase in government saving adds to the supply of resources available for investment and may put downward pressure on interest rates." Interest rates increase to increase saving. 2 0 "Conversely, an increase in government saving adds to the supply of resources available for investment and may put downward pressure on interest rates." Interest rates should increase to increase saving.
+751 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "They dodged draft, I'll have you know." 0 1 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "They dodged the draft, I'll have you know."
+752 "Even if you're the kind of traveler who likes to improvise and be adventurous, don't turn your nose up at the tourist offices." There's nothing worth seeing in the tourist. 2 0 "Even if you're the kind of traveler who likes to improvise and be adventurous, don't turn your nose up at the tourist offices." There's nothing worth seeing in the tourist offices.
+753 "One thing was worrying me dreadfully, but my heart gave a great throb of relief when I saw my ulster lying carelessly over the back of a chair." I was dreadfully worried about things. 2 1 "One thing was worrying me dreadfully, but my heart gave a great throb of relief when I saw my ulster lying carelessly over the back of a chair." I was dreadfully worried about many things.
+754 What changed? What was? 1 0 What changed? What was unique?
+755 WHOLE LIFE POLICIES - Policies that provide insurance over the insured's entire life and the proceeds (face amount) are paid only upon death of the insured. Whole life policies are a type of life insurance that only cover the insured person retirement from the workforce. 2 0 WHOLE LIFE POLICIES - Policies that provide insurance over the insured's entire life and the proceeds (face amount) are paid only upon death of the insured. Whole life policies are a type of life insurance that only cover the insured person until retirement from the workforce.
+756 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Bars restaurants are interesting places. 1 2 Boats in daily use lie within feet of the fashionable bars and restaurants. Bars and restaurants are interesting places.
+757 i'm kind of familiar with the weather out that way in west Texas but not in not in Lewisville I do know the weather conditions in Lewisville. 0 1 i'm kind of familiar with the weather out that way in west Texas but not in not in Lewisville I do not know the weather conditions in Lewisville.
+758 yeah but uh do you have small kids Do you any? 1 2 yeah but uh do you have small kids Do you have any children?
+759 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester not the place that Sir James had intended to go. 2 0 Sir James's presence in Manchester was not accidental. Manchester was not the place that Sir James had intended to go.
+760 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He told them to ask him to lift a finger. 2 0 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He told them not to ask him to lift a finger.
+761 "Enter the realm of shopping malls, where everything you're looking for is available without moving your car." Everything be inside a shopping. 1 0 "Enter the realm of shopping malls, where everything you're looking for is available without moving your car." Everything can be found inside a shopping mall.
+762 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a continuous." 0 1 "As with other types of internal controls, this is a cycle of activity, not an exercise with a defined beginning and end." "There is no clear beginning and end, it's a continuous cycle."
+763 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. is better to have little than to have none at all. 0 1 Something may be better than nothing . If trials compared low-cost therapy to the complete AZT regimen it's likely that the new regimens will prove less effective. It is better to have little than to have none at all.
+764 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought I like working on Liddy's campaign the best. 1 0 I thought working on Liddy's campaign would be better than working on Bob's. I thought I would like working on Liddy's campaign the best.
+765 Then he is very sure. He is of himself. 1 2 Then he is very sure. He is very sure of himself.
+766 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His charges went. 2 1 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His charges went down.
+767 "Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures)." All of the emission categories experienced a downturn for one. 2 1 "Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures)." All of the emission categories experienced a downturn except for one.
+768 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from informal to formal. 0 1 "This testing of the marketplace may range from written or telephone contacts with knowledgeable federal and non-federal experts regarding similar or duplicate requirements and the results of any market test recently undertaken, to the more formal sources-sought announcements in pertinent publications (e.g." This marketplace testing ranges from informal to formal surveys.
+769 "They made little effort, despite the Jesuit presence in Asia, to convert local inhabitants to Christianity or to expand their territory into the interior." "The Jesuit that by converting the Asian people to Christianity, it would help them to expand their territory. " 2 0 "They made little effort, despite the Jesuit presence in Asia, to convert local inhabitants to Christianity or to expand their territory into the interior." "The Jesuit thought that by converting the Asian people to Christianity, it would help them to expand their territory. "
+770 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. is a new at White House murder mystery. 1 0 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a new angle at White House murder mystery.
+771 "Children, especially boys, are seen as a blessing and are treated with indulgence, fussed over by mothers and grandmothers." Male are to luck to the family. 1 0 "Children, especially boys, are seen as a blessing and are treated with indulgence, fussed over by mothers and grandmothers." Male children are considered to bring luck to the family.
+772 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on sides of the city. 2 0 The two programs are currently housed in buildings about a block apart. The two buildings are on opposite sides of the city.
+773 well Dana it's been really interesting and i appreciate talking with you " for calling me, Dana." 1 2 well Dana it's been really interesting and i appreciate talking with you "Thanks for calling me, Dana."
+774 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is easily found not looked for. 2 0 "The long-sought, the mysterious, the elusive Jane Finn! " Jane Finn is easily found but not often looked for.
+775 " ""An egg has got to hatch,"" he said." A chick hatch from an egg. 1 2 " ""An egg has got to hatch,"" he said." A chick must hatch from an egg.
+776 i wonder how they kept up with them though it seemed like the buffaloes were moving so fast i guess they graze though that wouldn't have been a problem "It seemed, keeping up with the buffaloes." 0 1 i wonder how they kept up with them though it seemed like the buffaloes were moving so fast i guess they graze though that wouldn't have been a problem "It seemed difficult, keeping up with the buffaloes."
+777 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL have. 1 0 CHAPTER 6: HUMAN CAPITAL Humans have capital.
+778 and those are the people that you know can you rehabilitate them the some of the ones that are you know perpetual You wonder if it's possible to those types of people. 1 2 and those are the people that you know can you rehabilitate them the some of the ones that are you know perpetual You wonder if it's possible to rehabilitate those types of people.
+779 "What about the hole?"" They scanned the cliff-side narrowly." They looked from the top of the cliff for the. 1 2 "What about the hole?"" They scanned the cliff-side narrowly." They looked from the top of the cliff for the hole.
+780 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for several times in the past is going to handed out a year. 0 1 "Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment." The award which Bailey was selected for several times in the past is going to handed out once a year.
+781 "At 79 m (260 ft) wide and 36 m (118 ft) high, it was built by the Ptolemies during a total reconstruction of the temple in the years 237 105 b.c." It was built in BC by the Ptolomies. 0 1 "At 79 m (260 ft) wide and 36 m (118 ft) high, it was built by the Ptolemies during a total reconstruction of the temple in the years 237 105 b.c." It was built in 105 BC by the Ptolomies.
+782 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was first came. 1 0 and once we came here it was like gosh i just miss that because it really is exciting to be around people of different It was exciting when we first came here.
+783 "The Vice President and his representatives have asserted that GAO lacks the statutory authority to examine the activities of the NEPDG, recognizing only GAOas authority to audit its financial transactions." The Vice President has a few representatives. 2 1 "The Vice President and his representatives have asserted that GAO lacks the statutory authority to examine the activities of the NEPDG, recognizing only GAOas authority to audit its financial transactions." The Vice President has sacked a few representatives.
+784 "China could never trump the warhead blizzard Washington would send in retaliation against any atomic attack, though the country would be loath to cede to U.S. missile defenses the deterrence afforded by its handfuls of warheads." China had many nuclear warhead than the US. 2 1 "China could never trump the warhead blizzard Washington would send in retaliation against any atomic attack, though the country would be loath to cede to U.S. missile defenses the deterrence afforded by its handfuls of warheads." China had many more nuclear warhead than the US.
+785 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the category. 2 1 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. This chapter is in the advance category.
+786 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and ended up in prison at the end. 2 0 "Beatrice and Grace made out OK legally, but some of us will never use their products again without thinking about Travolta losing his shirt in the name of those wasted-away little kids." Beatrice and Grace ended up in prison at the end.
+787 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The chest big enough to completely contain all of the garments. 0 1 "Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. " The chest wasn't big enough to completely contain all of the garments.
+788 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should pass up the. 2 0 "17 ""Surely you are not thinking of refusing?" You should pass up the opportunity.
+789 GAO's Web site (www.gao.gov) contains abstracts and full-text files ofcurrent reports and testimony and an expanding archive of older products. The GAO has received many due to lack of a website. 2 0 GAO's Web site (www.gao.gov) contains abstracts and full-text files ofcurrent reports and testimony and an expanding archive of older products. The GAO has received many complaints due to lack of a website.
+790 "High Crimes is painfully shoddy, even for a book rushed to press." Books that are rushed to press are usually. 1 2 "High Crimes is painfully shoddy, even for a book rushed to press." Books that are rushed to press are usually shoddy.
+791 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be their are successful. 1 2 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are successful.
+792 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Clinton had right to privilege for actions not involving the presidency. 1 0 "For instance, when Clinton cited executive privilege as a reason for holding back a memo from FBI Director Louis Freeh criticizing his drug policies, Bob Dole asserted that the president had no basis for refusing to divulge it." Bob Dole stated that Clinton had no right to privilege for actions not involving the presidency.
+793 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't count for anything we rallied behind a female candidate. 2 0 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't count for anything if we rallied behind a female candidate.
+794 The Government does not sacrifice anything of value in exchange and the entity that forfeits the property does not receive anything of value. The entity will receive appropriate for forfeited property. 2 0 The Government does not sacrifice anything of value in exchange and the entity that forfeits the property does not receive anything of value. The entity will receive appropriate compensation for forfeited property.
+795 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" Press interest in South Park jokes. 1 2 "Some predict the jokes will wear thin soon, while others call it definitively depraved (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). (Download a clip from South Park here.)" Press has taken interest in South Park jokes.
+796 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was falling off of the red moon. 2 0 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was falling off because of the red moon.
+797 The contrast between the landscape of the central highlands and the south coast could not be more marked. The contrast between the highlands and the coast were marked. 0 1 The contrast between the landscape of the central highlands and the south coast could not be more marked. The contrast between the highlands and the coast were easily marked.
+798 yeah now do Indian are Indian foods kosher foods are kosher too. 1 2 yeah now do Indian are Indian foods kosher Indian foods are kosher now too.
+799 "Most of Slate will not be published next week, the third and last of our traditional summer weeks off." Slate be published much this summer. 1 0 "Most of Slate will not be published next week, the third and last of our traditional summer weeks off." Slate won't be published much this summer.
+800 "Tax records show Waters earned around $65,000 in 2000." Waters' tax records show he earned a blue last year. 2 0 "Tax records show Waters earned around $65,000 in 2000." Waters' tax records show he earned a blue ribbon last year.
+801 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I that you can remember that forever. 2 0 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I hope that you can remember that forever.
+802 "This number represents the most reliable, albeit conservative, estimate of cases closed in 1999 by LSC grantees." This is an verified number of closed cases. 0 1 "This number represents the most reliable, albeit conservative, estimate of cases closed in 1999 by LSC grantees." This is an actual verified number of closed cases.
+803 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried a big hole. 1 2 "He saw Stark buried under the earth, screaming for a mercy or death that would never come and crawling out of the rock decades later." Stark got buried in a big hole.
+804 yeah those yeah it was all bloodless and the good guys can get hit all day long and they have to shake it off they don't they don't you know get epileptic fits or anything from getting hit on the head That was the goriest most true to life I've ever seen and I think that's gonna affect me for a long time. 2 0 yeah those yeah it was all bloodless and the good guys can get hit all day long and they have to shake it off they don't they don't you know get epileptic fits or anything from getting hit on the head That was the goriest most true to life thing I've ever seen and I think that's gonna psychologically affect me for a long time.
+805 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will never. 2 0 "I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh." My legs will never heal.
+806 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson the future and the past. 1 2 Simpson through the tunnels of time. Simpson in the future and the past.
+807 "In the 19th century, when Kashmir was the most exotic hill-station of them all, the maharaja forbade the British to buy land there, so they then hit on the brilliant alternative of building luxuriously appointed houseboats moored on the lakes near Srinagar." The maharaja allowed the to build houseboats on the lakes. 0 1 "In the 19th century, when Kashmir was the most exotic hill-station of them all, the maharaja forbade the British to buy land there, so they then hit on the brilliant alternative of building luxuriously appointed houseboats moored on the lakes near Srinagar." The maharaja allowed the British to build houseboats on the lakes.
+808 "'Don't worry,' he whispered." He freaked out. 2 0 "'Don't worry,' he whispered." He was freaked out.
+809 and uh we went through a time period that we had three Danes "For three years, we had three." 1 2 and uh we went through a time period that we had three Danes "For three years, we had three Danes."
+810 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be impacted by the cuts." 1 2 "The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses." "Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be significantly impacted by the cuts."
+811 "Carmel Man, a relation of the Neanderthal family, lived here 600,000 years ago." Carmel Man. 0 1 "Carmel Man, a relation of the Neanderthal family, lived here 600,000 years ago." Carmel Man isn't alive today.
+812 "The islands' names refer to the different force winds hitting them, not their topography." The way the islands are called is based the force of the they experience. 0 1 "The islands' names refer to the different force winds hitting them, not their topography." The way the islands are called is based on the force of the wins they experience.
+813 He and his associates weren't operating at the level of metaphor. His associates' was operating at the level of the metaphor. 2 0 He and his associates weren't operating at the level of metaphor. His associates' boss was operating at the level of the metaphor.
+814 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that it before typing it in. 2 1 oh like if they say i i we just type it in like that Change it before typing it in.
+815 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The was going to attend on 12. 1 2 "See you Aug. 12, or soon thereafter, we hope." The person was going to attend on August 12.
+816 in each square On the square. 2 1 in each square On the square outline.
+817 "Also, disappointing earnings reports from Intel and other blue-chip companies in the two weeks leading up to the crash caused investors to question the value of entire portfolios." Intel has had many earning reports. 1 0 "Also, disappointing earnings reports from Intel and other blue-chip companies in the two weeks leading up to the crash caused investors to question the value of entire portfolios." Intel has had many disappointing earning reports.
+818 but there's no uh inscriptions or or dates or anything else There any dates on it? 1 2 but there's no uh inscriptions or or dates or anything else There aren't any dates on it?
+819 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French up with control over the salt pound. 2 0 "When the two nations divided it up, France got 54 sq km (21 sq miles) and Holland agreed to take just 41 sq km (16 sq miles), but that included the important salt pond near the Dutch capital of Philipsburg." The French ended up with control over the salt pound.
+820 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's never from the draft, even when it was most dire." 2 0 and uh as a matter of fact he's a draft dodger "He's never shirked from the draft, even when it was most dire."
+821 "If necessary to meeting the restrictions imposed in the preceding sentence, the Administrator shall reduce, pro rata, the basic Phase II allowance allocations for each unit subject to the requirements of section 414." Section helps higher allowance allocations for each unit. 2 0 "If necessary to meeting the restrictions imposed in the preceding sentence, the Administrator shall reduce, pro rata, the basic Phase II allowance allocations for each unit subject to the requirements of section 414." Section 414 helps higher allowance allocations for each unit.
+822 "Maybe in that sense, the behavior of the Pippens and Iversons of the world is defensible." Pippens and Iverson are. 2 1 "Maybe in that sense, the behavior of the Pippens and Iversons of the world is defensible." Pippens and Iverson are penguins.
+823 no i i i don't i it completely beyond me i went to my under graduate uh education "I remember, I did my undergraduate education." 1 0 no i i i don't i it completely beyond me i went to my under graduate uh education "I can't remember, I did my undergraduate education."
+824 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they let go all non-violent offenders 1 2 they ought to take all them little misdemeanor people let them go let them go they should let go all non-violent offenders
+825 "The village is tiny and a total contrast to the bustle of the Trenchtown ghetto in Kingston, where he lived as a recording superstar." "He lived in Kingston, but he came from a." 1 2 "The village is tiny and a total contrast to the bustle of the Trenchtown ghetto in Kingston, where he lived as a recording superstar." "He lived in Kingston, but he came from a tiny village."
+826 (j) Promotional items a member receives as a consequence of using travel or transportation services procured by the United States or accepted pursuant to 31 A can receive promotional items if they are from Spain and do not travel. 2 0 (j) Promotional items a member receives as a consequence of using travel or transportation services procured by the United States or accepted pursuant to 31 A non-member can receive promotional items if they are from Spain and do not travel.
+827 "Second, Clinton hasn't used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use nearly as often as his two predecessors did." Clinton used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use. 2 0 "Second, Clinton hasn't used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use nearly as often as his two predecessors did." Hillary Clinton used the bully pulpit to speak out against drug use.
+828 The Kal nodded. The Kal shook its head side to side. 2 0 The Kal nodded. The Kal then shook its head side to side.
+829 Agency officials stated that copies of both the initial and the final analysis were submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration as required by section 605(b). The Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration did not receive either of these analyses. 2 0 Agency officials stated that copies of both the initial and the final analysis were submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration as required by section 605(b). The Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration did not actually receive either of these analyses.
+830 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the right agency employees, fix" 0 2 "appropriate agency representatives, help resolve" "the right agency employees, help fix"
+831 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." was known for their exquisite blazers with thick heavy shoulder pads. 2 0 "In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding." Dior was known for their exquisite blazers with thick heavy shoulder pads.
+832 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." Interest is almost expressed in terms of percent. 0 1 "INTEREST RATE - The price charged per unit of money borrowed per year, or other unit of time, usually expressed as a percentage." Interest is almost always expressed in terms of percent.
+833 "The analysis also addresses the various alternatives to the final rule which were considered, including differing compliance or reporting requirements, use of performance rather than design standards, and an exemption for small entities from coverage of the rule." The is subject to change. 1 2 "The analysis also addresses the various alternatives to the final rule which were considered, including differing compliance or reporting requirements, use of performance rather than design standards, and an exemption for small entities from coverage of the rule." The rule is subject to change.
+834 and that you're very much right but the jury may or may not see it that way so you get a little anticipate you know anxious there and go well you know "Even if you're correct, I think the jury would up on that." 2 0 and that you're very much right but the jury may or may not see it that way so you get a little anticipate you know anxious there and go well you know "Even if you're correct, I think the jury would pick up on that."
+835 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more high budget films, even if that means badly selling." 1 0 The conspiracy-minded allege that the chains also leverage their influence to persuade the big publishers to produce more blockbusters at the expense of moderate-selling books. "Big publishers want to produce more high budget films, even if that means badly selling books."
+836 "Only trouble was, they had infinite ammunition...we only had so many bullets." They had a more bullets than we did. 0 1 "Only trouble was, they had infinite ammunition...we only had so many bullets." They had a lot more bullets than we did.
+837 "The park is a graceful and elegant expanse with fine views of the mountains, much loved by Dubliners since it was first opened to the public in 1747." The park is okay and the views of the mountains are just. 2 0 "The park is a graceful and elegant expanse with fine views of the mountains, much loved by Dubliners since it was first opened to the public in 1747." The park is okay and the views of the mountains are just okay.
+838 "IDPA's OIG's mission is to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in various payment programs." IDPA's OIG's mission is and cares about payment programs. 0 1 "IDPA's OIG's mission is to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in various payment programs." IDPA's OIG's mission is clear and cares about payment programs.
+839 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We bought items in Memphis on credit. 2 1 well we bought this with credit too well we found it with a clearance uh down in Memphis i guess and uh We bought non-sale items in Memphis on credit.
+840 "The streets are crammed with vendors selling shrine offerings of sweets, curds, and coconut, as well as garlands and holy images." have lined the streets with torches and fires. 2 0 "The streets are crammed with vendors selling shrine offerings of sweets, curds, and coconut, as well as garlands and holy images." Vendors have lined the streets with torches and fires.
+841 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The were. 1 0 He was waiting for the Scotland Yard men. The Scotland Yard men were coming.
+842 "Nowadays, a poverty lawyer working for one of New York's many agencies representing the indigent - including Legal Aid, the South Brooklyn Legal Services, the Lawyers Alliance for New York, InMotion, the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Volunteers of Legal Service, the Bronx Defenders and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest - might begin his or her career at $32,000 per annum, compared with the $125,000 average first-year associate salary at the city's larger firms." Lawyers often to larger firms they will work for less pay. 2 1 "Nowadays, a poverty lawyer working for one of New York's many agencies representing the indigent - including Legal Aid, the South Brooklyn Legal Services, the Lawyers Alliance for New York, InMotion, the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Volunteers of Legal Service, the Bronx Defenders and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest - might begin his or her career at $32,000 per annum, compared with the $125,000 average first-year associate salary at the city's larger firms." Lawyers often move to larger firms because they will work for less pay.
+843 The guidelines do not apply to inpatient hospital services and hospice services and will be used by Medicare fiscal intermediaries to determine the maximum allowable costs of the therapy services. When it comes to therapy services the policies and procedures are relevant. 0 2 The guidelines do not apply to inpatient hospital services and hospice services and will be used by Medicare fiscal intermediaries to determine the maximum allowable costs of the therapy services. When it comes to therapy services the policies and procedures are not relevant.
+844 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a radical side effect that was. 2 1 "The unintended side effect is radical, direct In what other state do voters set the tax rates?" There is a radical side effect that was intended.
+845 "In 1923, Turkey broke away from the tired Ottoman rulers, and Kemal Ataturk rose to power on a wave of popular support." Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire 1923. 0 1 "In 1923, Turkey broke away from the tired Ottoman rulers, and Kemal Ataturk rose to power on a wave of popular support." Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1923.
+846 oh that might be kind of interesting is it I'm sure if it will actually be interesting. 1 2 oh that might be kind of interesting is it I'm not sure if it will actually be interesting.
+847 (Cohen 1999) Although many observers would view this as an extreme step it could reduce costs and allow increased efficiencies. They want to lower costs. 2 1 (Cohen 1999) Although many observers would view this as an extreme step it could reduce costs and allow increased efficiencies. They don't want to lower costs.
+848 "In addition, Saracens invaded the Provencal coast from North Africa, and Magyar armies attacked Lor?raine and Bur?gun?dy." The armies of launched an attack on Lorraine and. 0 2 "In addition, Saracens invaded the Provencal coast from North Africa, and Magyar armies attacked Lor?raine and Bur?gun?dy." The armies of Mayar launched an attack on Lorraine and Burgundy.
+849 'These are human lives. These are lives 0 1 'These are human lives. These are Hunan lives
+850 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is generally, making it a practical option for impatient travelers." 2 1 "Major journeys from one part of the country to another, say, from Milan to Rome or down to Naples, is most enjoyed by train buffs and travelers with plenty of time, patience, and curiosity." "Train travel in Italy is generally quick, making it a practical option for impatient travelers."
+851 One he broke back to about the length of his forearm. He snapped it it was just a couple of long. 2 1 One he broke back to about the length of his forearm. He snapped it until it was just a couple of inches long.
+852 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It take a long time to do that because getting inside a person's head takes time. 1 2 but i don't know you know maybe you could do that for a certain period of time but i mean how long does that kind of a thing take you know to to um say to question the person or to get into their head It might take a long time to do that because getting inside a person's head takes time.
+853 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Vice President believes that GAO be able to read documents. 1 0 "In addition to the arguments previously advanced by the Vice Presidentas representatives and addressed in our June 22 letter to the Counsel to the Vice President (see Enclosure 1), the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter to the Congress asserts that the study is not authorized by statute because GAO is limited to looking at the aresults- of programs and that GAO does not have a right of access to documents because the Vice President is not included under the term aagency- used in GAOas statute." The Vice President believes that GAO shouldn't be able to read documents.
+854 "True devotees talk shop at even more specialized groups, such as one on Northeastern weather (ne.weather), whose recent conversation topics included the great blizzard of 1978 and the freak snowstorm of May 1977." "Ne.weather is a general discussion group, not about weather. " 1 0 "True devotees talk shop at even more specialized groups, such as one on Northeastern weather (ne.weather), whose recent conversation topics included the great blizzard of 1978 and the freak snowstorm of May 1977." "Ne.weather is a general discussion group, not only about weather. "
+855 and i and i may have been the only one that did both because the mentality in Dallas was that you couldn't like both you had to like one and hate the other "I did follow the mentality in Dallas, of only one team." 0 2 and i and i may have been the only one that did both because the mentality in Dallas was that you couldn't like both you had to like one and hate the other "I did not follow the mentality in Dallas, of liking only one team."
+856 "And far, far away- lying still on the tracks- was the back of the train." The train was along the track. 2 1 "And far, far away- lying still on the tracks- was the back of the train." The train was speeding along the track.
+857 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to launch an. 1 2 "I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection." Slate is obliged to launch an investigation.
+858 Why bother to sacrifice your lives for dirt farmers and slavers? People sacrifice their lives farmers. 1 0 Why bother to sacrifice your lives for dirt farmers and slavers? People sacrifice their lives for farmers and slaves.
+859 plus i like to dance you know Plus I love get my groove on. 1 2 plus i like to dance you know Plus I love to get my groove on.
+860 i'm not sure what the overnight low was It was 37 last night. 2 0 i'm not sure what the overnight low was It was 37 degrees last night.
+861 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. of the who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed. 2 0 All requests to provide live testimony at one of the two public hearings were granted. Most of the people who requested a live testimony ended up being dissapointed.
+862 The last thing we want is any more attention or any more bounty hunters. They their hands to get more attention. 2 0 The last thing we want is any more attention or any more bounty hunters. They waived their hands to get more attention.
+863 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too for most people. 1 2 "There is a roller coaster up there as well, but experienced riders consider it too slow and uneventful despite the altitude." The rollercoaster is too slow for most people.
+864 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are only hope our clients have for legal assistance. 0 2 "So unlike people who are fortunate enough to be able to afford attorneys and can go to another lawyer, our clients are simply lost in the legal system if they cannot get access to it from us." We are the only hope our clients have for legal assistance.
+865 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has few unique dining experiences. 1 0 "In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design." Hong Kong has a few unique dining experiences.
+866 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." Things stay open all night it's a place to party. 2 0 "Don't expect to be swinging much after midnight, even in towns." Things stay open all night because it's a place to party.
+867 and oh okay and then went to Colorado I had to move to Nebraska just to. 2 0 and oh okay and then went to Colorado I had to move back to Nebraska just to survive.
+868 The door opened and Severn stepped out. They for to open the door them. 2 1 The door opened and Severn stepped out. They were waiting for someone to open the door for them.
+869 paid back down it uh I off balance. 1 2 paid back down it uh I paid off the balance.
+870 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She find new risks with the awareness campaign. 1 2 "By coordinating policy development and awareness activities in this manner, she helps ensure that new risks and policies are communicated promptly and that employees are periodically reminded of existing policies through means such as monthly bulletins, an intranet web site, and presentations to new employees." She can find new risks with the awareness campaign.
+871 um something that i i think that i've noticed that i i have a friend i think if you're going into like uh law or medicine a very particular very specific field even even engineering you can get you can meet a lot of the requirements at a public um institution "Law,medicine or engineering students can't get a job" 2 0 um something that i i think that i've noticed that i i have a friend i think if you're going into like uh law or medicine a very particular very specific field even even engineering you can get you can meet a lot of the requirements at a public um institution "Law,medicine or engineering students often can't get a job"
+872 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 gap between those involved in the situation. 0 2 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life There was a 7 year gap between those involved in the situation.
+873 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the working hours. 2 0 to uh working a steady eight hour job as it were i had been working for a camp and had relatively real long hours sixteen years old and could handle getting up at five and not getting to bed until ten or eleven and I gave up on working for the camp due to the long working hours.
+874 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not acceptable for anybody to work in order to take care of children. 2 0 yeah well that's the other thing you know they talk about women leaving the home and going out to work well still taking care of the children is a very important job and and someone's got to do it and be able to do it right and It is not acceptable for anybody to refuse work in order to take care of children.
+875 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The cathedral is equally impressive during the light of day. 1 2 The cathedral in particular is impressive after dark. The cathedral is equally as impressive during the light of day.
+876 "What am I to do with them afterwards?""" The narrator what to do with them. 2 1 "What am I to do with them afterwards?""" The narrator knows what to do with them.
+877 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn of his undergraduate credits at the University of Notre Dame. 2 1 "Mr. Erlenborn attended undergraduate courses at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and Loyala University of Chicago." Mr. Erlenborn earned all of his undergraduate credits at the University of Notre Dame.
+878 The census of 1931 served as an alarm signal for the Malay national consciousness. There wasn't any censuses in Malaysia to 1940. 2 0 The census of 1931 served as an alarm signal for the Malay national consciousness. There wasn't any censuses in Malaysia prior to 1940.
+879 Took forever. Lasted two 2 0 Took forever. Lasted two years
+880 A recorded menu will provide information on how to obtain these lists. Lists are available on electronic. 1 0 A recorded menu will provide information on how to obtain these lists. Lists are available on electronic menus.
+881 "A group of guys went out for a drink after work, and sitting at the bar was a real a 6 foot blonde with a fabulous face and figure to match." The men didn't the figure of the blonde woman sitting at the bar. 2 0 "A group of guys went out for a drink after work, and sitting at the bar was a real a 6 foot blonde with a fabulous face and figure to match." The men didn't appreciate the figure of the blonde woman sitting at the bar.
+882 Oh yeah? San Barenakedino? How's he? Clarisse and Onardo both asked. Clarisse and Onardo both asked how San is. 0 1 Oh yeah? San Barenakedino? How's he? Clarisse and Onardo both asked. Clarisse and Onardo both asked how San Bernakedino is.
+883 "I feel, though, that I should like to point out to you once more the risks you are running, especially if you pursue the course you indicate." I do think that you understand the risks you are taking. 0 2 "I feel, though, that I should like to point out to you once more the risks you are running, especially if you pursue the course you indicate." I do not think that you understand the risks you are taking.
+884 "Meanwhile, critics on the left argue that because the United States failed to intervene in Rwanda, its intervention in Kosovo is morally suspect and probably racist." The US intervention in Kosovo is based. 1 2 "Meanwhile, critics on the left argue that because the United States failed to intervene in Rwanda, its intervention in Kosovo is morally suspect and probably racist." The US intervention in Kosovo is racist based.
+885 Visigoths sack Rome The Visigoths were not. 2 0 Visigoths sack Rome The Visigoths were not successful.
+886 "However, co-requesters cannot approve additional co-requesters or restrict the timing of the release of the product after it is issued." They restrict timing of the release of the product. 2 1 "However, co-requesters cannot approve additional co-requesters or restrict the timing of the release of the product after it is issued." They will restrict timing of the release of the product.
+887 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "The statement is actually as all families, regardless of income, are eligible for the services." 2 0 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "The statement is actually incorrect as all families, regardless of income, are eligible for the services."
+888 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. Working for Philip Morris is a legal. 1 0 Working for Philip Morris isn't like defending an indigent murderer in a death penalty appeal. Working for Philip Morris is a legal challenge.
+889 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next the library on the south side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be found. 1 2 "The Irish Architectural Archive, a library of architectural materials, is at number 73 on the south side of the square." Next to the library on the south side of the square the Irish Architectural Archive can be found.
+890 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The young girl was. 1 0 The younger girl ran screaming to her. The young girl was scared.
+891 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly and the way that gore is used is unoriginal. 2 0 "The emotional effect is undiminished, and the gory effects are usually horribly creative." The emotional impact is greatly lessened and the way that gore is used is unoriginal.
+892 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. took the of the treaty. 1 0 The draft treaty was Tommy's bait. Tommy took the bait of the treaty.
+893 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was for its comedy abilities. 0 1 yeah i went to i went to uh Rice and we had the marching owl band which is quite a it's not known for its musical abilities more so its um comedy abilities The marching owl band was known for its comedy abilities.
+894 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's going to step down from the court in the of 2002. 0 1 She will step down from the court in December 2002. She's going to step down from the court in the winter of 2002.
+895 "So, as he and Tipper walked out, my friend and I were right behind them, and I took the opportunity to say hello and reintroduce myself--as a journalist, I might add--and we chatted about the movie for a few minutes." I saw Tipper with at the movie. 0 1 "So, as he and Tipper walked out, my friend and I were right behind them, and I took the opportunity to say hello and reintroduce myself--as a journalist, I might add--and we chatted about the movie for a few minutes." I saw Tipper with him at the movie.
+896 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. consciousness feels like a mental dry-heave in the stages. 1 2 The last stages of uploading are like a mental dry-heave. Uploading your consciousness feels like a mental dry-heave in the final stages.
+897 "Christ on a crutch, what does he have to do to lose your support, stab David Geffen with a kitchen knife?" support. 0 1 "Christ on a crutch, what does he have to do to lose your support, stab David Geffen with a kitchen knife?" Your support is unwavering.
+898 There is uncertainty associated with all of the numbers presented in this paper due to sampling error and estimation error in econometric estimation procedure used to recover household-level demand functions "Instead sampling humans for data, researchers sampled pet rocks." 2 0 There is uncertainty associated with all of the numbers presented in this paper due to sampling error and estimation error in econometric estimation procedure used to recover household-level demand functions "Instead of sampling humans for this data, researchers sampled pet rocks."
+899 "But if banks, airlines, and communications companies accept key recovery, the terrorists will risk potential exposure every time they do business with those institutions." "Banks,, and communications companies support terrorists." 1 2 "But if banks, airlines, and communications companies accept key recovery, the terrorists will risk potential exposure every time they do business with those institutions." "Banks, airlines, and communications companies support terrorists."
+900 "Instead, we could recommend that, compared with other settings, the prevalence of alcohol problems among ED patients makes it worthy of careful consideration." The relationship ED patients should be. 1 2 "Instead, we could recommend that, compared with other settings, the prevalence of alcohol problems among ED patients makes it worthy of careful consideration." The relationship between alcohol-dependent ED patients should be explored.
+901 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be people company. 2 0 "Sphinxes were guardian deitiesinEgyptianmythologyandthis was monumentalprotection,standing73 m (240 ft)longand20 m (66 feet) high." Sphinxes were supposed to be to keep people company.
+902 And who should decide? should the decision. 1 0 And who should decide? Someone should make the decision.
+903 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "An annual household income of under $22,000 a year for a family of disqualifies families for LSC services." 2 1 "The 2000 census showed Illinois with about 35,000 fewer people who are eligible for LSC services because of low income, about $22,000 a year for a family of four, Kleiman said." "An annual household income of under $22,000 a year for a family of four disqualifies families for LSC services."
+904 "Czarek was welcomed enthusiastically, even though the poultry brotherhood was paying a lot of sudden attention to the newcomers - a strong group of young and talented managers from an egzemo-exotic chicken farm in Fodder Band nearby Podunkowice." Czarek was welcomed into the group by the. 0 1 "Czarek was welcomed enthusiastically, even though the poultry brotherhood was paying a lot of sudden attention to the newcomers - a strong group of young and talented managers from an egzemo-exotic chicken farm in Fodder Band nearby Podunkowice." Czarek was welcomed into the group by the farmers.
+905 "To be fair, Si doesn't pay for all such treats." Si only pays for treats. 1 0 "To be fair, Si doesn't pay for all such treats." Si only pays for some treats.
+906 "It lacked intelligence, introspection, and humor--it was crass, worthy of Cosmopolitan or Star . I do have a sense of humor, but can only appreciate a joke when it starts with a grain of truth." won a. 2 0 "It lacked intelligence, introspection, and humor--it was crass, worthy of Cosmopolitan or Star . I do have a sense of humor, but can only appreciate a joke when it starts with a grain of truth." The article won a Pulitzer Prize.
+907 uh and i think even Electric Light Orchestra had some some real um influences by classical music and i'm still still my favorite in fact most of my CDs that i got are classical music "I some CDs of barney songs, but those aren't most of my CDs. " 2 0 uh and i think even Electric Light Orchestra had some some real um influences by classical music and i'm still still my favorite in fact most of my CDs that i got are classical music "I have some CDs of barney songs, but those aren't most of my CDs. "
+908 "The AMS system also allows users to search the full text of the public comments, identifies form letter comments and ex parte communications,8 and provides a list of related government web sites-features that are currently not available in the DOT docket management system." The AMS system is the popular hot dog stand of the Pentagon. 2 0 "The AMS system also allows users to search the full text of the public comments, identifies form letter comments and ex parte communications,8 and provides a list of related government web sites-features that are currently not available in the DOT docket management system." The AMS system is the most popular hot dog stand outside of the Pentagon.
+909 Those Creole men and women you'll see dancing it properly have been moving their hips and knees that way since childhood. Most people that master the Creole dance learn it adults. 2 0 Those Creole men and women you'll see dancing it properly have been moving their hips and knees that way since childhood. Most people that master the Creole dance learn it as adults.
+910 right oh they've really done uh good job of keeping everybody informed of what's going on sometimes i've wondered if it wasn't almost more than we needed to know I don't think I have shared information with everyone. 2 0 right oh they've really done uh good job of keeping everybody informed of what's going on sometimes i've wondered if it wasn't almost more than we needed to know I don't think I have shared enough information with everyone.
+911 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The always responsibly. 2 0 no that's true and and and Lord knows with that legislature up there they probably did all kinds of things while he wasn't looking The Legislature always acts responsibly.
+912 "The Passaic office is refusing to join in that reconfiguration, which goes into effect Jan." It will be reconfigured in. 2 0 "The Passaic office is refusing to join in that reconfiguration, which goes into effect Jan." It will be reconfigured in March.
+913 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." In 1967 more people Johnson than RFK. 0 1 "In May 1967, Gallup found that the number of people who said they intensely disliked RFK--who was also probably more intensely liked than any other practicing politician--was twice as high as the number who intensely disliked Johnson, the architect of the increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam." In 1967 more people preferred Johnson than RFK.
+914 Pesticide concentrations should not exceed USEPA's Ambient Water Quality chronic criteria values where available. Locations available saltwater locations. 2 0 Pesticide concentrations should not exceed USEPA's Ambient Water Quality chronic criteria values where available. Locations available include freshwater and saltwater locations.
+915 There are no means of destroying it; and he dare not keep it. There is what to get rid of it. 1 0 There are no means of destroying it; and he dare not keep it. There is no what to get rid of it.
+916 She had thrown away her cloak and tied her hair back into a topknot to keep it out of the way. She put her hair. 0 1 She had thrown away her cloak and tied her hair back into a topknot to keep it out of the way. She put her hair up.
+917 What idiots girls are! They believed girls to be the intelligent gender. 2 0 What idiots girls are! They believed girls to be the more intelligent gender.
+918 "The National Association of State Information Resource Executives (NASIRE) represents state chief information officers (CIO) and information resource executives who share a mission to shape national information technology policy through collaborative partnerships, information sharing, and knowledge transfer." The NA represents state chief information officers. 0 1 "The National Association of State Information Resource Executives (NASIRE) represents state chief information officers (CIO) and information resource executives who share a mission to shape national information technology policy through collaborative partnerships, information sharing, and knowledge transfer." The NA SIRE represents state chief information officers.
+919 um we tried that but we really weren't happy with it so he does that all himself now " we help him out, and times we do it all ourselves. " 2 0 um we tried that but we really weren't happy with it so he does that all himself now "Sometimes we help him out, and other times we do it all ourselves. "
+920 She had the pathetic aggression of a wife or mother--to Bunt there was no difference. Bunt was motherless in an. 2 0 She had the pathetic aggression of a wife or mother--to Bunt there was no difference. Bunt was raised motherless in an orphanage.
+921 Why shouldn't he be? There is reason he shouldn't be. 0 1 Why shouldn't he be? There is no reason he shouldn't be.
+922 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." is a jar on the window. 1 0 "On the window above the sink a small container is stuffed with bits of leftovers--the red berries of barberry, small twigs of willow, cuttings of hinoki cypress with its fruits attached, and the pendulous leathery seed pods of wisteria." There is a small jar on the window.
+923 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have strong views on it when I think the crime the punishment. 0 1 i i have some feelings about it in the sense that i feel if a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and it's a really heinous crime i feel like the Bible says an eye for an eye I have strong views on it when I think the crime merits the punishment.
+924 The river-beds are mostly too shallow for anything but flat-bottomed boats. Flat-bottomed boats are recommended for sailing along the river. 0 2 The river-beds are mostly too shallow for anything but flat-bottomed boats. Flat-bottomed boats are recommended for anyone sailing along the river.
+925 you know and then how long are they supposed to take it You don't know the length of time they're supposed to take the. 2 0 you know and then how long are they supposed to take it You don't know the length of time they're supposed to take the medication.
+926 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. slowly. 1 2 Three more days went by in dreary inaction. The days passed by slowly.
+927 "No money no results!"" Another voice which Tommy rather thought was that of Boris replied: ""Will you guarantee that there ARE results?""" Can you guarantee that there will be with money? 1 0 "No money no results!"" Another voice which Tommy rather thought was that of Boris replied: ""Will you guarantee that there ARE results?""" Can you guarantee that there will be results with money?
+928 "Saint-Th??gonnec is an outstanding example, its triumphal arch setting the tone for the majestic calvary of 1610." Both the triumphal arch and the calvary were built in. 1 2 "Saint-Th??gonnec is an outstanding example, its triumphal arch setting the tone for the majestic calvary of 1610." Both the triumphal arch and the calvary were built in 1610.
+929 "Once or twice, but they seem more show than battle, said Adrin." Adrin said they were amazing. 2 1 "Once or twice, but they seem more show than battle, said Adrin." Adrin said they were amazing warriors.
+930 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 still on-going. 2 0 "In the 1980s, and as late as 1994, a major Republican theme was a sort of taunting, nyah-nyah populism." The Republican theme from the 80 is still on-going.
+931 "Even after having just seen Adrin's skill with his rapier, Ca'daan had not seen a man move so sure and so naturally with such devastating results." Ca'daan just saw skill with his rapier. 0 1 "Even after having just seen Adrin's skill with his rapier, Ca'daan had not seen a man move so sure and so naturally with such devastating results." Ca'daan just saw Adrian's skill with his rapier.
+932 But the world is not run for the edification of tourists. The tourists were welcomed. 1 2 But the world is not run for the edification of tourists. The tourists were not welcomed.
+933 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were assured of it happening in time and we knew this full well. 0 2 We always knew it was an outside chance. We were never assured of it happening in time and we knew this full well.
+934 "Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York, the conservative vanguard on the issue, show no inclination to exploit research that says, in effect, Why care about day-care quality?" Thompson and might care about day cares. 1 2 "Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of New York, the conservative vanguard on the issue, show no inclination to exploit research that says, in effect, Why care about day-care quality?" Thompson and Giuliani might care about day cares.
+935 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore enlisted in Army. 1 2 An article explains that Al Gore enlisted for the Vietnam War out of fealty to his father and distaste for draft Gore deplored the inequity of the rich not having to serve. Gore enlisted in the Army.
+936 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find after climbing the rock and praying. 1 2 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women find husbands after climbing the rock and praying.
+937 "His diet was of wheaten bread," He ate mostly in the form of bread. 0 1 "His diet was of wheaten bread," He ate mostly carbohydrates in the form of bread.
+938 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played last year 0 1 Detroit Pistons they're not as good as they were last year Detroit Pistons played better last year
+939 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely of losing he's No. 1 0 But it just might be because he's afraid he'll lose his No. He's definitely afraid of losing he's No.
+940 "At the same moment I felt a terrific blow on the back of my head… ."" She shuddered." I hit on by a nerdy guy at the local bar. 2 0 "At the same moment I felt a terrific blow on the back of my head… ."" She shuddered." I was hit on by a nerdy guy at the local bar.
+941 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The Lord struck down all places he went to. 1 2 well the difficulty is is if you look in the Old Testament and and the numbers of places that uh the Lord went out and just simply struck down and that was part of the problem when they went into the Promised Land that they that they uh they didn't destroy everybody and that that's The Lord struck down all the places he went to.
+942 "Here you'll find the finest leather goods and of-the-moment fashions from all the predictable high-priests (Valentino, Armani, Versace, Gucci, Missoni, etc. ). A number of classic men's clothing meccas such as Cucci (with a C), Brioni, and Battistoni are still going strong." "You will find the highest quality goods, be they high-fashion icons or top-notch designer clothing here." 0 1 "Here you'll find the finest leather goods and of-the-moment fashions from all the predictable high-priests (Valentino, Armani, Versace, Gucci, Missoni, etc. ). A number of classic men's clothing meccas such as Cucci (with a C), Brioni, and Battistoni are still going strong." "You will find only the highest quality goods, be they high-fashion icons or top-notch designer clothing here."
+943 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. Routine is essential in substance abuse. 1 2 Routine screening and intervention will require engendering a sense of role responsibility among emergency department clinicians towards addressing substance abuse. Routine screening is essential in addressing substance abuse.
+944 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The were. 1 0 "Don't mean the police, but the people that are right in it. " The people were right.
+945 "Also, other sorbent-based approaches in development may prove in time to be preferable to ACI, making the use of ACI only a conservative assumption." approaches in development may be preferable to ACl. 2 1 "Also, other sorbent-based approaches in development may prove in time to be preferable to ACI, making the use of ACI only a conservative assumption." Hydrogen-based approaches in development may be preferable to ACl.
+946 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the, Reich is in control of the whole situation." 2 0 "In the original, Reich is set up by his host and then ambushed by a hostile questioner named John, and when he tries to answer with an eloquent Mr. Smith speech (My fist is clenched." "In the original, Reich is in control of the whole situation."
+947 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our taxes seem too. 1 2 well uh what do you think about taxes do you think we're paying too much Our taxes seem too high.
+948 they'll they'll say yeah why didn't you buy why didn't you try something more mainline They will at you for doing something mainline. 2 1 they'll they'll say yeah why didn't you buy why didn't you try something more mainline They will scoff at you for doing something so mainline.
+949 One bakes Flipper. Flipper was. 0 1 One bakes Flipper. Flipper was baked.
+950 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just like a drug. 1 2 and the same is true of the drug hangover you know if you It's just like a drug hangover.
+951 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset I don't perform well. 2 0 now you know the ball'll go straight and i go i never broke a club or anything but you know i'd get upset about it sometimes and now i guess you know being in my forties i just kind of mellowed out a little bit i don't get upset any more so I still get upset when I don't perform well.
+952 where they they brew their own beer there The comes a factory that they purchase it from. 2 0 where they they brew their own beer there The beer comes from a factory that they purchase it from.
+953 "Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?sailles." These gardens were around well the 17th-century. 2 1 "Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?sailles." These gardens were around well before the 17th-century.
+954 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Washington Week in from the end to the start. That's the best way. 1 2 How to Watch Washington Week in Review : Back to front. Watch Washington Week in Review from the end to the start. That's the best way.
+955 The Case Study Guidelines Guidelines for the study. 0 1 The Case Study Guidelines Guidelines for the cast study.
+956 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are known to be. 2 1 "Mortifyingly enough, it is all the difficulty, the laziness, the pathetic formlessness in youth, the round peg in the square hole, the whatever do you want?" Youth are known to be go-getters.
+957 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a Bristol, which I bought for her." 0 1 yes uh i bought a uh Bristol thirty five five for my wife "My wife has a Bristol 355, which I bought for her."
+958 Another thing those early French and Dutch settlers agreed upon was that their island should be free of levies on any imported goods. The French settlers mind income taxes at all. 2 0 Another thing those early French and Dutch settlers agreed upon was that their island should be free of levies on any imported goods. The French settlers did not mind income taxes at all.
+959 His authoritarian rule has prevented the emergence of future leaders and the development of strong civic and political institutions. "Because of his lax ruling, other political institutions and and future leaders have emerged." 2 1 His authoritarian rule has prevented the emergence of future leaders and the development of strong civic and political institutions. "Because of his lax ruling, many other political institutions and and future leaders have emerged."
+960 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less Most of the single mothers I know easily be able to afford it. 2 0 uh well no i just know i know several single mothers who absolutely can't afford it they have to go with the a single uh what i mean a babysitter more more or less Most of the single mothers I know would easily be able to afford it.
+961 "Fira is a shopper's paradise, a series of narrow alleys where you can wander free from the fear of traffic, although keep your eyes and ears open for donkeys." "There is traffic in Fira, but there are donkeys." 0 1 "Fira is a shopper's paradise, a series of narrow alleys where you can wander free from the fear of traffic, although keep your eyes and ears open for donkeys." "There is no traffic in Fira, but there are donkeys."
+962 We've got to think. We can. 1 2 We've got to think. We can think.
+963 uh high humidity ", temperatures." 0 1 uh high humidity "Warm, sweaty temperatures."
+964 Lifetime Extension of SCR De-NOx Catalysts Using SCR-Tech's High Efficiency Ultrasonic Regeneration Process There is a year extension of SCR De-NOx catalysts. 2 0 Lifetime Extension of SCR De-NOx Catalysts Using SCR-Tech's High Efficiency Ultrasonic Regeneration Process There is a 10 year extension of SCR De-NOx catalysts.
+965 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." and Blencathra are names which go back to ancient Rome. 2 0 "Penrith and Blencathra are also Celtic names, established during this early period of settlement." Penrith and Blencathra are names which go back to ancient Rome.
+966 yeah it's a U S territory and it's just we own it or " to be great at remembering this type of thing, don't." 2 0 yeah it's a U S territory and it's just we own it or "I used to be great at remembering this type of thing, but now I don't."
+967 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia are the most well known team. 2 0 a good team but they're an underdog that's why i like them is the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are the most well known team.
+968 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was through a special election. 2 0 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was added through a special election.
+969 because i i mean i don't know it's just something i think something we need "I think we could do without it, it change our quality of life greatly." 2 0 because i i mean i don't know it's just something i think something we need "I think we could do without it, but it would change our quality of life greatly."
+970 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with people during sundown or out of tourist season. 0 1 Visit at sundown or out of season to get the full flavor of the setting. The setting truly comes alive with fewer people during sundown or out of tourist season.
+971 "You see, he said sadly, ""you have no instincts.""" He said that I had willpower. 2 0 "You see, he said sadly, ""you have no instincts.""" He said that I had no willpower.
+972 He had never felt better. He was in good health. 0 2 He had never felt better. He was in very good health.
+973 "These men had never seen rain before, Jon realized." The men the rainforest. 2 0 "These men had never seen rain before, Jon realized." The men lived in the rainforest.
+974 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention is a good person because brings it to people's attention. 1 2 uh-huh well it's good that she does that i mean bring it to people's attention She is a good person because she brings it to people's attention.
+975 "Very often the emperor was only a minor, so that the Fujiwara patriarch acted as regent." It was possible to be an emperor unless you were at least 18. 2 1 "Very often the emperor was only a minor, so that the Fujiwara patriarch acted as regent." It was not possible to be an emperor unless you were at least 18.
+976 "We saw a whole new model develop - a holistic approach to lawyering, one-stop shopping, she said. " She felt like lawyering overcomplicates the shopping process. 2 0 "We saw a whole new model develop - a holistic approach to lawyering, one-stop shopping, she said. " She felt like holistic lawyering overcomplicates the shopping process.
+977 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to the rocket, the US employed the brightest in the field." 2 0 farmworkers conducted by the U.S. "Trying to find out how to fuel the rocket, the US employed the brightest farmworkers in the field."
+978 probably yeah i would imagine the judge could throw it out I cannot believe the judge threw the at them so fast. 2 0 probably yeah i would imagine the judge could throw it out I cannot believe the judge threw the book at them so fast.
+979 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon traveled to his hometown. 1 0 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon traveled back to his hometown.
+980 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A lot of Eddie to be a bad singer. 1 2 Pearl Jam detractors still can't stand singer Eddie They say he's unbearably self-important and limits the group's appeal by refusing to sell out and make videos. A lot of people consider Eddie to be a bad singer.
+981 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued roughly about specific findings. 1 0 GAO also issued over 160 reports detailing specific findings and made over 100 recommendations to agencies and to the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion for improving the government's readiness. The GAO issued roughly 170 reports about specific findings.
+982 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The people look up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations. 1 2 "GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of an agency's operations and to improve the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people." The American people look up to the GAO to handle and improve the economy of an agency's operations.
+983 Intifada to the Present Intifada. 2 1 Intifada to the Present Before Intifada.
+984 "If I had chosen to be an actor, I should have been the greatest actor living! " "I chose to become an actor, I wasn't very good at it. " 2 0 "If I had chosen to be an actor, I should have been the greatest actor living! " "I chose to become an actor, but I wasn't very good at it. "
+985 They have prominent red protuberances and may have been named after the British redcoats. They were named after the British. 1 0 They have prominent red protuberances and may have been named after the British redcoats. They were named after the British redcoats.
+986 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm if they even sell household goods here." 1 0 Can you point me to housewares? "As I ask for directiions, I'm wondering if they even sell household goods here."
+987 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A moment his ascendancy was certain. 1 0 Tommy felt his ascendancy less sure than a moment before. A moment ago his ascendancy was certain.
+988 Don't forget to take a change of clothing and a towel. Remember to your towel and clothing. 0 1 Don't forget to take a change of clothing and a towel. Remember to replace your towel and clothing.
+989 "News berates computer users for picking obvious, easily cracked passwords and chastises system administrators for ignoring basic security precautions." Users and system administrators both do prioritize security. 1 0 "News berates computer users for picking obvious, easily cracked passwords and chastises system administrators for ignoring basic security precautions." Users and system administrators both do not prioritize security.
+990 I felt like a rat. I was upset myself and felt bad. 1 2 I felt like a rat. I was upset with myself and felt bad.
+991 His grandson Akbar chose Agra for his capital over Delhi. "His grandson for the capital, not Delhi." 0 1 His grandson Akbar chose Agra for his capital over Delhi. "His grandson chose Agra for the capital, not Delhi."
+992 "No, monsieur." The is French. 1 2 "No, monsieur." The speaker is French.
+993 "Other attractions include hot springs, a market, and the forests and ski-slopes of nearby Uluda ." There are not attractions here other than site seeing. 2 0 "Other attractions include hot springs, a market, and the forests and ski-slopes of nearby Uluda ." There are not many attractions here other than site seeing.
+994 The finest is the huge conical-roofed Tomb/Pillar of Absalom (King David's son). The Tomb/Pillar of Absalom has a large roof. 0 1 The finest is the huge conical-roofed Tomb/Pillar of Absalom (King David's son). The Tomb/Pillar of Absalom has a large cone-shaped roof.
+995 "Jon was fighting at full speed, sweat forming on his brow." Jon was from his brow. 2 0 "Jon was fighting at full speed, sweat forming on his brow." Jon was bleeding from his brow.
+996 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare for the contraceptive implant procedure. 1 2 The category of qualifying teen-agers and women could include all recipients of welfare or other public assistance (including daughters of recipients) who are competent to give informed consent to the implant procedure. Women who are on welfare qualify for the contraceptive implant procedure.
+997 with little back packs of their own and you know things like that Someone a bag for them. 2 1 with little back packs of their own and you know things like that Someone else carries a bag for them.
+998 "That drawer was an unlocked one, as he had pointed out, and he submitted that there was no evidence to prove that it was the prisoner who had concealed the poison there. " The unlocked the draw but it wasn't him that put the poison in there. 1 2 "That drawer was an unlocked one, as he had pointed out, and he submitted that there was no evidence to prove that it was the prisoner who had concealed the poison there. " The prisoner unlocked the draw but it wasn't him that put the poison in there.
+999 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. They were loyal their leader. 1 2 Each of them was as tough as a thick tree and loyal to the death. They were loyal to their leader.
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+0 From the corner of his eye he saw Jamus look over the broken mare. Jamus looked over the mare. 0
+1 I put it to you that, wearing a suit of Mr. Inglethorp's clothes, with a black beard trimmed to resemble his, you were there ”and signed the register in his name! The green suit that he wore was actually Mr. Inglethorp's which he stole from his closet a few days ago. 1
+2 so i guess my experience is is just with what we did and and so they didn't really go through the child care route they were able to be home together They were able to be home rather than having to worry about getting child care. 0
+3 If the company makes money on the policy, other insurers are expected to follow. If the company loses money on the policy then other insurers will copy them. 2
+4 They are levied through the power of the Government to compel payment, and the person or entity that pays these fees does not receive anything of value from the Government in exchange. They are not levied through the power of the Government to compel payment. 2
+5 Excellent reviews for the collaboration between two of the '90s' most acclaimed jazz saxophonists. Critics compared the music to deranged caterwauling cats. 2
+6 Regulation and the Nature of Postal Delivery Services, Ed. There is regulation of the postal delivery service. 0
+7 Prior to 1986, the United States had been a net creditor because its holdings of foreign assets exceeded foreign holdings of U.S. assets. The US wasn't a net creditor until after 1986. 2
+8 uh whether one might conceive no pun intended of the possibility that there might be a kind of a deliberate uh um You might think of the possibility. 0
+9 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was falling off because of the red moon. 2
+10 yeah then you don't have you don't have that mess to clean up when you use an oil oil base painting and boy i'll tell you oh I've had to clean up oil base paint before, it isn't fun. 1
+11 Also, lack of winter freezes means that mites normally killed off by the cold will survive. They wanted to warn people to look for mites because of the mild winter. 1
+12 There is very little to see here, or at the ruined Essene monastery of Qumran itself. Most visitors skip this city, or only stay here a night while passing through. 1
+13 They found plenty of water pouring down from the mountains, and more timber than anyone knew what to do with. They had found a lot of water pouring down from the mountains. 0
+14 Even the lower limit of that differential compounds to a hefty sum over time. The differential will not grow. 2
+15 There are no shares of a stock that might someday come back, just piles of options as worthless as those shares of Cook's American Business Alliance. Cook's American Business Alliance caused shares of stock to come back. 2
+16 GAO recommends that the Secretary of Defense revise policy and guidance GAO recommends that the Secretary of Defense revise policy and guidance 0
+17 Additional information is provided to help managers incorporate the standards into their daily operations. This information was developed thanks to extra federal funding. 1
+18 the hologram makes up all these things and uh i mean sometimes sometimes it's funny sometimes it's not but uh you know it's something to pass the time until we do and then and then we watch football Sometimes it is amusing to see what the hologram creates. 0
+19 Back to the subject of celebrity interviews, British magazines have published a huge number with actress Kate Winslet, the star of Titanic , to promote a new British film she has made. British magazines boycotted Kate Winslet. 2
+20 3 Accordingly, auditors performing financial audits need to be proficient in applying the AICPA standards and guidance contained in the SASs. Auditors must have many qualifications 1
+21 Sure enough, there was the chest, a fine old piece, all studded with brass nails, and full to overflowing with every imaginable type of garment. The chest was built over 200 years ago. 1
+22 He had forgotten about Adrin. He didn't remember Adrin. 0
+23 Blue says Blumenthal claimed Clinton had told him that Lewinsky had made unwanted sexual advances. Clinton said that Monica Lewinsky made unwanted sexual advances during her time as a journalist in the White House. 1
+24 Always check with drivers and hotel employees to determine if road conditions are good before you depart. If the roads are not in good condition, you will be provided an extra night's stay for free. 1
+25 Only trouble was, they had infinite ammunition...we only had so many bullets. They were using cheat codes so they had unlimited bullets. 1
+26 However the Postal Service did provide as much detail as is collected a volume distribution by transportation mode and shape for sixty individual countries. The Postal Service would've provided more detail if it hadn't been for the lack of resources. 1
+27 Credibility is a vital factor, and Jim Lehrer does, indeed, have it. Jim Lehrer has no credibility whatsoever. 2
+28 From the inventories of the initiatives they developed in response to our request, we asked agency officials to identify those agency components and initiatives that, in their view, had successfully involved and empowered employees. Agency officials need to identify the components that helped them. 0
+29 and he's an engineer so he even came over and set it up for me and had it running for like two hundred dollars so i thought that For two hundred dollars he brought it to my home and set it up. 0
+30 The inspired centuries-old design sense of the Italians has turned their country into a delightful emporium of style and elegance for the foreign visitor. The Italians have the best design sense in the world. 1
+31 The best place to view the spring azaleas is at the Azalea Festival in the last week of April at Tokyo's Nezu shrine. There are no festivals held in the month of April in Tokyo. 2
+32 However, in the off-field (sentimental) tournament, the Falcons and Jets have more appealing story lines. The Jets and Falcons have boring stories. 2
+33 Summer boasts long, warm days with strong sunlight and hazy views. Be sure to keep a shade umbrella with you during the Summer. 1
+34 If she wasn't, how would they have known Jane Finn had got the papers? If she wasn't, how were they sure Jane Finn was in possession of the papers? 0
+35 The regime's response of ferocious repression plus numerous other ineptitudes led to a third revolution in 1848, with the Bonapartists, led by Napoleon's nephew, emerging triumphant. France was ruled by Napoleon's nephew after they won a revolution in 1848. 0
+36 This town, which flourished between 6500 and 5500 b.c. , had flat-roofed houses of mud and timber decorated with wall-paintings, some of which show patterns that still appear on Anatolian kilims. This town is over 8000 years old. 0
+37 yeah yeah and i took a five year note out on my car when i right when i got out of college and uh i'll never do that again i still got a couple of years on it to go and i'm My biggest mistake was taking a five year note out on my car. 1
+38 Others love to see it in the middle of the heaviest monsoon, its marble translucent, its image blurred in the rain-stippled water channels of its gardens. It is especially beautiful during the monsoon season. 1
+39 "The great thing is to keep calm."" Julius groaned." Julius made a groaning sound. 0
+40 Finally, the FDA will conduct workshops, issue guidance manuals and videotapes, and hold teleconferences to aid small entities in complying with the rule. The FDA will only issue videotapes. 2
+41 The other bank pays the fund interest based upon tiered account levels, more typical of a large commercial account. The fund account has five different tiers. 1
+42 yep and then i had probably lived the last eleven years in Massachusetts so you know what does that make me an honorary Yankee or I've lived in Massachusetts for the past eleven years because of my mother. 1
+43 The cuts will take the biggest bite out of Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers who help clients in southern Illinois with problems like eviction, access to Social Security and obtaining orders of protection from abusive spouses. Land of Lincoln, a network of eight offices and 40 lawyers providing pro bono and reduced cost legal services in Illinois, will be significantly impacted by the cuts. 1
+44 would you barbecue a turkey or a chicken or Would you cook a turkey or chicken in a barbecue? 0
+45 i mean that's a real attractive option if you have the the technology for it all it was was you know i mean she just used a phone modem and she was like she was sitting in the office She just used a phone modem and it was like she was sitting in the office. 0
+46 The technology used to capture and evaluate information in response to the RFP permits LSC to compile and assess key information about the delivery system at the program, state, regional, and national level. There is no way for the LSC to compile information about delivery systems. 2
+47 They did this to us. The practical joke was played on them. 1
+48 Given the limits on the WTO's jurisdiction, it was probably unreasonable of Kodak to expect a real victory. Kodak was totally justified in expecting a victory. 2
+49 so uh listen i'll call Triple A uh auto club any time Triple A covers my car out of state as well. 1
+50 yeah because being a student i'm doing it for the money I'm no longer a student, so I don't need the money anymore. 2
+51 Specifically, suppose unconstrained competition were allowed but the Postal Service turned out to have sufficient market power in some product areas to allow other products to be priced at or near the level of incremental cost. The Postal Service does not have a lot of market power. 2
+52 The stuff was strong, but somewhat brittle. It was incredibly strong and not brittle at all. 2
+53 Near Jerusalem It is three miles from Jerusalem. 1
+54 That is well. That is unwell. 2
+55 A student visa overstayer is not going to be a high priority for pro bono assistance. A student visa overstayer will be high priority. 2
+56 "Clean shaven, I think and dark.""" I think that person was dark and shaven clean. 0
+57 (Read Slate 's on how Bush flaunts the courage of his cliches. Slate talks about how Bush is ashamed of his cliches. 2
+58 The inquiry expanded very quickly, however, from asking what technology failed to an examination of contextual influences, such as They moved they inquiries over from technology failing because they thought it may be something else. 1
+59 After four years, Clinton has learned how to avoid looking unpresidential. After four torturous years, Clinton finally gets how to avoid unpresidential behavior. 1
+60 Very few emperors were reluctant to submit to Fujiwara domination. Every emperor thought to be reluctant towards Fujiwara. 2
+61 Off El Hurriya Street you'll find the Neo-Classical facade of the Greco-Roman Museum with a fine collection of both Roman, Greek, and Ptolemaic artifacts found around the city and under the waters of the harbor, along with many ancient Egyptian pieces. Interestingly enough, every item is a vampire ward and keeps the vampires at bay. 1
+62 'No one in Large would ever try to harm us. They're out to get us there in Large, you know. 2
+63 The program covers those units covered by the new nationwide sulfur dioxide trading program that are located in the States in the WRAP and that, in any year starting in 2000, emit more than 100 tons of sulfur dioxide and are used to produce electricity for sale. The program covers units covered by the nationwide sulfur dioxide trading program. 0
+64 Increased saving by current generations would expand the nation's capital stock, allowing future generations to better afford the nation's retirement costs while also enjoying higher standards of living. Current generations' increased saving would expand the nation's capital stock, allowing future generations to better afford the nation's retirement costs while also enjoying higher standards of living. 0
+65 Some travelers add Molokai and Lanai to their itineraries. No one decides to go to Molokai and Lanai. 2
+66 The red moon made her skin glow. Her skin was glowing from the red moon. 0
+67 What changed? Nothing changed. 2
+68 well um i uh exercise regularly i work at a university and i swim almost everyday I am a fit person with 1.4% body fat. 1
+69 In an atmosphere of economic crisis stagnant productivity, bank closures, and rising unemployment conservatives wanted somebody tougher, more dynamic than eternally compromising old-style politicians. Banks were able to stay afloat in some cases. 1
+70 And the door into Mr. Inglethorp's room? The door into Mr. Inglethorp's room has a strong lock. 1
+71 He seemed a trifle embarrassed. He wasn't embarrassed at all. 2
+72 A good time to visit is just at the end of the monsoon in October when you can see flocks of storks, egrets, and cormorants and it is ideally combined with a full-moon trip to the Taj, but there's plenty to see all year round. The monsoon season ends in the month of October. 0
+73 I just stopped where I was. I continued on my way 2
+74 I feel that you probably underestimate the danger, and therefore warn you again that I can promise you no protection. I warn you again, that I can promise you no protection, as I feel that you probably underestimate the danger. 0
+75 6See also Internal Control Management and Evaluation Tool (GAO-01-1008G, August 2001). The tool is not for Internal Control Management. 2
+76 yeah you can also do the same thing using um if you have ground beef just stir fry the ground beef drain off the oil use the same hoi sin sauce and um some of the frozen mixed vegetables The hoi sin sauce makes the vegetables taste much better. 1
+77 Candle grease? Was it candle grease? 0
+78 we wouldn't be expected to cast a ballet on the subject We have been asked to vote on the subject. 2
+79 Since his death it has been transformed into the Bob Marley Museum and carefully managed by the Marley family to protect the memory of his life. The museum contains works from other members of the Marley family. 1
+80 In the summer, the Sultan's Pool, a vast outdoor amphitheatre, stages rock concerts or other big-name events. Most rock concerts take place in the Sultan's Pool amphitheatre. 1
+81 yeah i i think my favorite restaurant is always been the one closest you know the closest as long as it's it meets the minimum criteria you know of good food My favorite restaurants are always at least a hundred miles away from my house. 2
+82 The new rights are nice enough The latest privileges are adequate 0
+83 Guangzhou, with a population of more than 5 million, straddles the Pearl River China's fifth longest which links the city to the South China Sea. The population of Guangzhou has been growing out of control for the past century. 1
+84 yeah i mean just when uh the they military paid for her education The military didn't pay for her education. 2
+85 Even if you're the kind of traveler who likes to improvise and be adventurous, don't turn your nose up at the tourist offices. There's nothing worth seeing in the tourist offices. 2
+86 in well i think i think my long-term sense of of budget concerns is that we're going is a lot of others government's spending goes on goes towards this uh health care and things like that and a lot of causes of poor health or need for health care are brought about by various factors such as such as pollution stress you know work work environment conditions and so forth but generally the government is It's better to prevent some of the strain on the health care system by limiting pollution but the political capital isn't necessarily there. 1
+87 i don't know um do you do a lot of camping I know exactly. 2
+88 Look out for that overseer up there. Watch out that you do not bump your head on the overseer. 1
+89 Since the system would automatically verify all receipts and acceptances prior to invoice payment authorization, there would be no need to authorize payment prior to verification of receipt. The new system has nothing to do with invoice payments. 2
+90 The next year, he built himself a palace, Iolani, which can still be toured in Honolulu. There is a palace which can be toured in Honolulu. 0
+91 Similarly, OIM revised the electronic Grant Renewal Application to accommodate new information sought by LSC and to ensure greater ease for users. Changes were made to the Grant Renewal Application to provide extra information to the LSC. 0
+92 When we encounter the young woman again, she has taken a job as the live-in domestic at a huge and crumbling Roman townhouse belonging to an English loner named Jason Kinsky (David Thewlis). The chances of finding jobs in the field of live-in domestics is low. 1
+93 Apparently, Greuze wasn't worried about needing protection. Greuze didn't worry about needing protection. 0
+94 Additionally, GAO's FederalInformationSystemControlsAuditManualis now used by most major federal audit entities to evaluate computerrelated controls. GAO's system is ranked the best by most federal audit entities. 1
+95 Justice Kennedy does not care what law librarians across the country do with all the Supreme Court Reporters from 1790 through 1998. Justice Kennedy doesn't care if the Supreme Court Reporters from 1790 to 1998 are thrown away. 0
+96 and the NIT semifinals are on tonight The NIT semifinals are held early in the morning on September 1. 2
+97 Not quite as large is the Papal Crose commemorating Pope John Paul II's visit in 1979, when more than one million people gathered to celebrate mass. Pope John Paul II also visited in 1983. 1
+98 In reviewing this history, it's important to make some crucial distinctions. Making certain distinctions is imperative in looking back on the past. 0
+99 These alone could have valuable uses. These by themselves could prove valueable. 0
+100 For himself he chose Atat??rk, or Father of the Turks. For himself he chose Piety. 2
+101 What the judge really wants are the facts -- he wants to make a good decision, he said. In the end the judge made a bad decision since he imprisoned someone innocent. 1
+102 OMB has approved the information collection contained on the Form ADV and has OMB staunchly opposed the information collection contained on the Form ADV. 2
+103 and they're more independent and there's things to do then it's good for them to go to different i mean it he goes to a a mother's day out program now once a week both of my kids do Independence does not grant anymore options for them. 2
+104 Adrin nodded. Adrin nodded his head. 0
+105 Buffet and a la carte available. It has a buffet. 0
+106 okay i'll keep that in mind yeah you serve that yourself or the for a family I think I will forget about that. You will need to remind me. 2
+107 DOD's common practice for managing this environment has been to create aggressive risk reduction efforts in its programs. Creating risk reduction efforts is common practice. 0
+108 (Never mind the strictest reading, which supposes that creation took a week.) The creation apparently took a week, supposes the reading. 0
+109 uh-huh well maybe well i've enjoyed talking to you okay bye-bye I liked talking to you about sports. 1
+110 You and your friends are not welcome here, said Severn. Severn said the people were always welcome there. 2
+111 While obviously constrained by their bondage, blacks nonetheless forged a culture rich with religious observances, folk tales, family traditions, song, and so on. Their traditional life is holding them back. 1
+112 The activities included in the Unified Agenda are, in general, those expected to have a regulatory action within the next 12 months, although agencies may include activities with an even longer time frame. Most of the activities taken under the regulatory actions have been longer that 12 months. 1
+113 To places where surface transportation is not available, senders would be required to pay air rates, and possibly air rates keyed to the characteristics of the Alaskan air system. The Alaskan air system is an effective method of shipping. 1
+114 Cop Bud White (Crowe) and Ed Exley (Pearce) almost mix it up (59 seconds) : Bud White and Ed Exley almost mix it up. 0
+115 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their processes are successful. 1
+116 However, the specific approaches to executing those principles tended to differ among the various sectors. Specific approaches to each principle is the same in each sector. 2
+117 Previously, at the request of the Republican Ranking Minority Member of the House Committee on Government Operations, GAO reviewed activities of President Clintonas Task Force on Health Care Reform and was provided with an extensive listing of working group participants drawn from the government and from outside organizations. GAO solely investigated the activities of President Clinton's Task Force on their own accord. 2
+118 The Balanced Scorecard Institute is a web clearinghouse for managers to exchange information, ideas, and lessons learned in building strategic management systems using the balanced scorecard approach. The Balanced Scorecard has recently closed due to a lack of interest. 2
+119 In Japan, Mainichi Shimbun criticized the new Liberal Democratic Party leader Keizo Obuchi for being devoid of fresh ideas for reviving the Japanese economy. Mainichi Shimbun was critical of Keizo Obuchi, the new Liberal Democratic Party Leader. 0
+120 A martini should be gin and vermouth and a twist. A martini must be composed by gin and vermouth. 0
+121 Territorial rights, in the form of a deck chair, can be assured for a nominal sum. A deck chair can be used to show territorial rights. 0
+122 "They wanted you, so they got you."" Dave considered it." They never wanted you, but they ended up getting you anyways. 2
+123 Look for these items in the picturesque open-air market of Sa Penya (Ibiza Town) or for a wider selection at the bustling, covered central market in the newer part of town (carrer d'Extremadura). You can't find anything at the open-air market. 2
+124 yeah they were my favorite team for a while They were my favorite team since I was a child. 1
+125 So far, however, the number of mail pieces lost to alternative bill-paying methods is too small to have any material impact on First-Class volume. The amount of lost mail is huge and really impacts mail volume 2
+126 The new rights are nice enough Everyone really likes the newest benefits 1
+127 "You claimed to be a repairman for such devices."" Hanson bent to study it again, using a diamond lens one of the warlocks handed him." Hanson took it and threw it aside, knowing it was useless. 2
+128 so are can i just ask you are you Canadian Are you from the U.S.? 2
+129 Although this award will now be handed out annually, Bailey was selected for several years of his commitment. The award which Bailey was selected for several times in the past is going to handed out once a year. 0
+130 The last 12 years of his life are a blank. He can't remember the last 12 years of his life 0
+131 i think it's real good anyway it's it's been it was nice meeting you It was nice meeting you 0
+132 At 79 m (260 ft) wide and 36 m (118 ft) high, it was built by the Ptolemies during a total reconstruction of the temple in the years 237 105 b.c. It was built in 105 BC by the Ptolomies. 0
+133 "This is one of the reasons we're growing too weak to fight the Satheri. ""What's wrong with a ceremony of worship, if you must worship your eggshell?"" Dave asked." """We shouldn't worship our eggshells, why do we even have ceremonies at all?"" asked Dave." 2
+134 The baker was not jolly. The baker wasn't very cheerful because he was sick. 1
+135 well uh normally i like to to go out fishing in a boat and uh rather than like bank fishing and just like you try and catch anything that's swimming because i've had such problems of trying to catch any type of fish that uh i just really enjoy doing the boat type fishing I fish in the boat and try catching any fish because I have trouble catching certain types. 0
+136 uh-huh how about any matching programs What about matching programs? 0
+137 and these poor guys out there uh trying to uphold the law um i don't know i kind of think they should bring back capital punishment I think that capital punishment should remain illegal. 2
+138 right yeah that's it's always handy to have that that credit card for whatever it is that you might need it for It is not necessary to have a credit card. 2
+139 "I have been visiting an old woman in the village, she explained, ""and as Lawrence told me you were with Monsieur Poirot I thought I would call for you.""" I am good friends with Monsieur Poirot. 1
+140 in you know just dealing with the customer maybe that's there only reason why they don't it'd seem like they'd just put a little barrel out there and say it pour here and go on we'll take your money I do not deal with customers well. 1
+141 For the next two centuries Aelia Capitolina enjoyed an innocuous history. Aelia Capitolina enjoyed an innocuous history by staying off the maps of Romans and other empires. 1
+142 Were you in company with anyone? Were you awake? 2
+143 Catch up on the Indian avant-garde and the bohemian people of Caletta at the Academy of Fine Arts on the southeast corner of the Maidan. The Academy of Fine Arts is a prominent school for all up and coming artists. 1
+144 Montmartre is lively at night, with famous clubs such as Au Lapin Agile. Montmartre has no life at night. 2
+145 The most popular form of shadow theater is known as Wayang Siam. Wayang Siam is the most popular form of shadow theater. 0
+146 Mr. Clinton rewards Mr. Knight for his fund raising, Mr. Gore lays the groundwork for his anticipated presidential bid four years from now, and the companies, by hiring Mr. Knight, get the administration's ear. Mr. Clinton appreciated Mr. Knight for his fund raising. 0
+147 Managing better requires that agencies have, and rely upon, sound financial and program information. Agencies need sound financial and program information for good management. 0
+148 ' Blankley replies, And there are fund-raisers going out in other parts of the country to raise 'The conservatives are coming, the conservatives are coming. "Blankley replies, there are no fundraisers in other parts of the country to raise ""the conservatives are coming""." 2
+149 no no not at all it Not all of it 0
+150 Each edition of the DSM is the product of arguments, negotiations, and compromises. Many arguments and negotiations go into each edition of DSM. 0
+151 It describes six applications of case study methods, including the purposes and pitfalls of each, and explains similarities and differences among the six. There are six applications for the case studies of pollutants. 1
+152 For this report, we provide an overview of the major theories about why people save and describe various factors associated with the decline in personal saving. There are several major theories about why people save. 0
+153 Still, it would be interesting to know. 109 Poirot looked at me very earnestly, and again shook his head. Poirot did not look at me. 2
+154 Look here, you've no business to come asking for me in this way. You have every right to be asking for me this way. 2
+155 that they don't show local The local that tehy don't show is local sports. 1
+156 oh my uh-huh uh-huh Oh wow, go on. 0
+157 NHTSA noted that the only other possible interpretation of section 330 was to treat the phrase standards promulgated . . . prior to the enactment of this section as NHTSA's note came out at the critical time, and helped avert a major crisis. 1
+158 She's smiling but her eyes are closed. Her eyes widened as she smiled. 2
+159 In the other bracket, the Broncos beat the New York Jets. The Broncos beat the New York Jets. 0
+160 Strategic human capital management must be at the center of this transformation effort. Human capital management has to be at the center of the changing effort 0
+161 The Report and Order, in large part, adopts the unanimous recommendations of the Hearing Aid Compatibility Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, an advisory committee established by the Federal Communications Commission in 1995. The Hearing Aid Compatibility Negotiated Rulemaking Committee is a product of the Federal Communications Commission. 0
+162 They said that (1) agencies need to be able to design their procedures to fit their particular circumstances (e.g. The authors of the recently introduced bill stated each agency would be required to match their operational methods to their particular situations. 1
+163 The central features of the Results Act-strategic planning, performance measurement, and public reporting and accountability-can serve as powerful tools to help change the basic culture of government. The Results Act has strategic planning as a central feature. 0
+164 Jon walked back to the town to the smithy. Jon continued on into the mountains. 2
+165 The purpose of the Diwan-i-Khas is hotly disputed; it is not necessarily the hall of private audience that its name implies. The name suggest that it is open to the public. 2
+166 Indeed, recent economic research suggests that investment in information technology explains most of the acceleration in labor productivity growth-a major component of overall economic growth-since 1995. The investment led to a 60 percent growth in labor productivity. 1
+167 Was it a sudden decision on his part, or had he already made up his mind when he parted from me a few hours earlier? He left in the spur of the moment whilst we were talking, which was quite rude. 1
+168 But, when I discovered that it was known all over the village that it was John who was attracted by the farmer's pretty wife, his silence bore quite a different interpretation. John was attracted to the farmer's pretty wife. 0
+169 The analysis concluded that, because the rule relaxed the hog cholera-related restrictions imposed on the importation of live swine and prepared pork products from Sonora, Mexico, the proposed rule could have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities in the United States. The analysis stated that the rule might have a large impact on small entities in the US. 0
+170 We also have found that leading organizations strive to ensure that their core processes efficiently and effectively support mission-related outcomes. Leading organizations want to be sure their employees are safe. 1
+171 um-hum right do where are you at what state Where are you located? 0
+172 "Tell me, how did those scribbled words on the envelope help you to discover that a will was made yesterday afternoon?"" Poirot smiled. " How could you not figure out that there was a will written yesterday? 2
+173 no not it not no it's a it's not something It's not anything 0
+174 Harlem was our first permanent office, he said. Harlem did a great job 1
+175 As the budgets, functions, and points of service of many government programs devolve to state and local government, private entities and nonprofit organizations, and other third parties, it may become harder for GAO to obtain the records it needs to complete audits and evaluations. It is necessary for these audits and evaluations to be performed at least once a year. 1
+176 cook and then the next time it would be my turn and i'd try to outdo him and then he'd try to outdo me and we we was really a lot of fun and I would cook and then the next turn would be his and we would try to outdo each other. 0
+177 External Validity The extent to which a finding applies (or can be generalized) to persons, objects, settings, or times other than those that were the subject of study. External Validity gets its name from the fact that what's being studied are people, things, and individuals who are outside of the study. 0
+178 You and your friends are not welcome here, said Severn. Severn said the people were not welcome there. 0
+179 in Asia yeah i spent In Asia I spent 0
+180 His arm came up over his eyes, cutting off the glare. Everything was dark, and he couldn't see a thing. 2
+181 Inside are leather-bound regimental books with each serviceperson's name duly inscribed. There are books that tell how and when each person was killed. 1
+182 This is especially true on Menorca, where cold winter winds limit the season's length. On Menorca, where cold winter winds limit the season's length, this is especially true. 0
+183 But employers are still driving, and that's all that counts. Despite the recent employee crashes, the employers ignored the signs. 1
+184 NONFEDERAL PHYSICAL PROPERTY ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP INFORMATION For the Fiscal Year Ended September The report details federal physical property 2
+185 Auditors are strongly encouraged to comply with the guidance provided by GAGAS. Auditors should completely ignore any guidance offered by GAGAS. 2
+186 well the channel eight when they came here thirteen fourteen years ago Dave Fox and Tracy Rowlett came together uh from Oklahoma City and apparently channel eight was way down and now they have turned it all around and done a pretty remarkable job and then Channel 8 came here fourteen years ago from OKC and it's doing great now. 0
+187 Chapter 1: His real name was Leonard Franklin Slye. Chapter 1 introduces Leonard Franklin Slye, the second one continues like this. 1
+188 that's hilarious to to get that jack off that's right oh that's a funny story It's a hilarious story. 0
+189 Vishnu's wife Lakshmi is goddess of good fortune. Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune likes to treat people to nice surprises. 1
+190 Lie back, and DON'T THINK. Lie back, and do not use your crazy mind. 1
+191 The entire city was surrounded by open countryside with a scattering of small villages. The whole countryside is scattered with small villages. 0
+192 It's easy to overdose on the many temples, palaces, and museums in India. You'll find a scarcity of palaces and temples across India. 2
+193 A re-created street of colonial Macau is lined with traditional Chinese shops. You'll find plenty of authentic, old-world restaurants on that street. 1
+194 well i think i got to agree with you there I could not agree with you. 2
+195 need the car the next day type deal so You need the car several weeks later. 2
+196 were sort of a double sign with a a big miles per hour and a little kilometers per hour type uh marking on the side A sign that only displays mph. 2
+197 GAO's prior work on best practices covers achieving the first knowledge point. GAO's past work talks about achieving the first knowledge point. 0
+198 "Do you know what this is?"" With a dramatic gesture she flung back the left side of her coat and exposed a small enamelled badge." The coat that she wore was long enough to cover her knees. 1
+199 In fact, the sloping shoulder was the noticeable feature of the new clothes of the Dior era, coming as it did immediately in the wake of the Joan Crawford/Rosalind Russell period and its vigorous shoulder padding. Dior era was known for sloping shoulders after the period of shoulder padding. 0
+200 Another alternative is that our heroes were pursuing the noble goal of academics everywhere--tenure. Our heroes aren't going for any academic goals. 2
+201 i don't understand that i thought that he was always a good player I always considered him to be a good player. 0
+202 Do you think Mrs. Inglethorp made a will leaving all her money to Miss Howard? I asked in a low voice, with some curiosity. I yelled at the top of my lungs. 2
+203 well that's pretty typical though uh i don't uh i don't guess it's going to be any much different uh than than it has been in the past so i expect uh July and August we'll see our or uh share of hundred degree days We don't ever see the temperature get into the hundreds. 2
+204 it gets it It doesn't get it. 2
+205 Case Studies in Science Education. Education about science. 0
+206 Here you'll find many clothing stores for all ages and a large branch of Dunnes Stores, an Irish clothes- and food-shop chain. Dunnes Stores is a popular place for tourists to shop. 1
+207 In April 1453 the Sultan's armies massed outside the city walls, outnumbering the Byzantines ten to one. There were ten times as many of the Sultan's armies than Byzantines but they still lost. 1
+208 Fixing current levels of damage would be impossible. The damage could never be fixed by an artisan. 1
+209 and we decided we'd just go across the road to the office and see if we could rent anything We went to the office to see if there was anything we could rent. 0
+210 All of the islands are now officially and proudly part of France, not colonies as they were for some three centuries. The islands are part of France now instead of just colonies. 0
+211 Dirt mounds surrounded the pit so that the spectators stood five or six people deep around the edge of the pit. The ground is totally flat. 2
+212 Abortive countrywide revolts The unrest could be stopped quickly. 1
+213 I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection. Slate should make an effort uncover the truth. 0
+214 Other villages are much less developed, and therein lies the essence of many delights. If more people lived in the villages the development would skyrocket. 1
+215 "I have been visiting an old woman in the village, she explained, ""and as Lawrence told me you were with Monsieur Poirot I thought I would call for you.""" There is an old woman in the village that I have been visiting. 0
+216 It was planned in the 1820s as a symbol of Scottish national pride and designed as a mini-Parthenon, in deference to the neoclassical style popular at the time. It was designed to look just like the White House. 2
+217 He found himself thinking in circles of worry and pulled himself back to his problem. He got lost in circles of worry, and could not face his problem anymore. 2
+218 Or anything else you wanted and couldn't keep against magic. You had to be careful with what you wanted to protect. 1
+219 'Publicity.' Lincoln removed his great hat, making a small show of dusting it off. Lincoln took his hat off. 0
+220 It was the heyday of the brilliant but lethal Spanish-Italian lecherous Rodrigo, who became Pope Alexander VI, and treacherous son Cesare, who stopped at nothing to control and expand the papal lands. Rodrigo never became pope and was childless. 2
+221 Consider the Globe : As the respectable media have become sleazy, the Globe has become sleazier. The media is becoming sleazy because it's trying to combat brainwashing. 1
+222 The central features of the Results Act-strategic planning, performance measurement, and public reporting and accountability-can serve as powerful tools to help change the basic culture of government. The Results Act has strategic planning as a deleted feature. 2
+223 aChange in personal saving depends on how much of the $4,000 IRA contribution represents new saving. The IRA contributes nothing to saving 2
+224 Homes or businesses not located on one of these roads must place a mail receptacle along the route traveled. The other roads are far too rural to provide mail service to. 1
+225 This popular show spawned the aquatic show at the Bellagio. This popular show is unrelated to the origins of Bellogio's water display. 2
+226 A button on the Chatterbox page will make this easy, so please do join in. There is a button on the page that is easy to use. 0
+227 we only have to get up for you know for the daytime feedings We can sleep all day, since we don't have any daytime feedings. 2
+228 It features over 50 outlets for discounted designer fashions, from Armani to DKNY. It has over 50 discount stores for designer fashion brands. 0
+229 but West Texas now was a hundred and ten and i didn't mind that at all you know because it was so dry It was one hundred ten degrees in West Texas. 0
+230 right after the war Just after the war ended. 0
+231 An ancient Greek trading post, the town manages to combine the atmosphere of a resort with a gutsy, bustling city life. Prior to becoming a Greek trading post the town was thought to have been a Macedonian fishing village. 1
+232 it may be arrogant but i mean let them come to us It is definitely not arrogant to have them coming to us 2
+233 Lincoln glared. The man winked. 2
+234 The aggregate effect on the amount of federal government saving is what affects the level of national saving and economic growth. Federal government saving affects economic growth. 0
+235 Perhaps tax reform doesn't appeal to the new spiritualized side of Bradley. Bradley is a pastor now. 1
+236 Decline and Decadence Decline and decadence have a direct correlation. 1
+237 [W]omen mocking men by calling into question their masculinity is also classified as sexual harassment, the paper added. Men have lower levels of masculinity than in the decade before now. 1
+238 In general, six elements appear purpose, type of data collected, method of data collection, design, method of data analysis, and reporting. Purpose is not one of the six elements listed here. 2
+239 ooh it's kind of tough to think of some of the others although i do watch some of some of those frivolous things uh like on Thursday nights at nine o'clock when i get home from aerobics i will watch uh Knots Landing I've never been to an aerobics class before. 2
+240 and you know if i know that they're gonna be there you know you you i try to really watch it and like you say you know really dress up and if i know they're not you know i i've been doing a lot of reorganization you know the last couple of months the same way you are you know and it's just so it's just impossible to crawl down on the floor and dig through boxes in a dress you know it is so I never try to watch it. 2
+241 Yet, in the mouths of the white townsfolk of Salisbury, N.C., it sounds convincing. White townsfolk in Salisbury, N.C. are easily convinced of things. 1
+242 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Agency which is responsible for the destruction of the environment. 2
+243 All of a sudden I sat down on the edge of the table, and put my face in my hands, sobbing out a 'Mon Dieu! I had stood my ground for days, but I broke down and started crying. 1
+244 The flame or whatever it was had enough heat, but it was hard to control. The flame was easy to control, but lacked heat. 2
+245 It also describes the results of the scenario analysis, both in terms of the various marginal costs associated with emission control strategies and the economy-wide impact of each scenario. It includes no description of what impacts or price will be exacted by emission control strategies. 2
+246 Happily, there's still a lot that hasn't yet been adulterated on the two islands'meaning that visitors also have a choice. The two islands still have many activities that aren't yet tainted. 0
+247 News argues that most of America's 93 million volunteers aren't doing much good. News argues that all of America's volunteers are doing a lot of good. 2
+248 In the stock market, however, the damage can get much worse. The stock market can experience much worse damage. 0
+249 yeah that's that's always nice when you have an animal that the kids can play with like that how old are the kids It's good to have an animal the kids can play with. 0
+250 The tomb of Job Charnock, the Company official who founded the city of Caletta, is in the church cemetery. The Tomb of Job Charnock is not in the church cemetery. 2
+251 This was the saturation and 125-piece walk sequence Enhanced Carrier Route mail volume in 1996. The Enhanced Carrier Route was canceled in 1995. 2
+252 yeah i know and i did that all through college and it worked too I did that all through college but it never worked 2
+253 Today it is the effects of pollution that are taking their toll on Agra's monuments. Agra's monuments are being damaged by pollution. 0
+254 yeah and how about how about like on the weekends do you do sports or do you go out No one plays sports on the weekend. 2
+255 On Fox News Sunday , host Tony Snow touted a poll showing that 60 percent of Americans think the allegations represent a pattern of behavior. Tony Snow has been the host on Fox News Sunday for four years. 1
+256 "They look just as good as new."" They cut them carefully and ripped away the oilskin." The oilskin would be good for several months of use. 1
+257 yeah that's where i got to too the first i got chills up and down when i heard the on the radio and the first time they started doing the bombing When I heard that on the radio I got chills and the beginning of the bombing. 0
+258 The track continues past the necropolis to an impressive amphitheatre, very probably carved by Nabateans, but influenced by the Romans. The path also leads to the ruins of a church. 1
+259 In the meantime, the philosophy is to seize present-day opportunities in the thriving economy. The philosophy was to seize opportunities when the economy is doing poorly. 2
+260 Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1876 1909) tried to apply absolute rule to an empire staggering under a crushing foreign debt, with a fragmented population of hostile people, and succeeded only in creating ill will and dissatisfaction amongst the younger generation of educated Turks. Although he was disliked by educated young Turks, Sultan Abdul Hamid II was loved by the older generations. 1
+261 There may be a small savings at the factory showrooms in Manacor, where you'll have the biggest choice. The factory showrooms are only for vendors. 2
+262 yeah although i do worry that how easy this one was might be a bad lesson uh to the to the younger people um you know than there is the other generation I do worry that it might be a bad lesson for the kids. 0
+263 5 The share of gross national saving used to replace depreciated capital has increased over the past 40 years. Gross national saving was highest this year. 1
+264 You will find two principal fino and olorose You won't find any fino or olorose. 2
+265 Miller claimed the First Amendment (right to freedom of speech and association) rather than taking the Fifth (right against self-incrimination). The man cited the Fourth Amendment. 2
+266 and i'm pretty happy with it so far I am content so far. 0
+267 He did not immediately recognize Tuppence. Tuppence had altered his appearance as not to be immediately recognized. 1
+268 Along the eastern coastline are several fine beaches with perfect windsurfing conditions in their wide, shallow bays. There are many fine beaches along the shallow bays. 0
+269 Prototyping, for example, may act as part of the requirements definition process, helping the agency identify and control areas of high uncertainty and technical risk. Prototyping is not important, testing with the actual finished product is better. 2
+270 Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures). All of the emission categories experienced a downturn except for one. 2
+271 What seems to be a special bargain price for just one week only could turn out to be a year-round con. Store owners are always honest. 2
+272 As previously noted, we published new independence standards dealing with non-audit/consulting services when the AICPA failed to act. The AICPA fails to act on numerous occasions and will be dealt with swiftly. 1
+273 Slate 's Joseph Nocera. Nocera works for Slate. 0
+274 It may be that the best way to read this text in the years ahead will not be with a magnifying glass, but through the looking glass--as a prism to discern what the political culture that produced Nixon shares with our own. Many things are shared between the Nixon culture and our own 1
+275 The bhakti movement of the Tamils brought a new warmth to the hitherto rigid Brahmanic ritual of Hinduism. Many were sad to see the Brahmanic ritual change. 1
+276 It focuses on desktop, client/server, and enterprisewide computing. Cloud computing may be a serious challenge to desktop market. 1
+277 I understand, mademoiselle, I understand all you feel. I have been through the same experience, madam. 1
+278 ( sums up the millennium coverage from around the globe, and examines whether the Y2K preparations were a waste.) (The millennium coverage from around the globe is summed up and examined). 0
+279 oh yeah IBM uh i mean uh a lot of people use human factors folks but IBM is what i'm looking at right now No one thinks about human factors and I'm not interested in IBM. 2
+280 so you know well a lot of the stuff you hear coming from South Africa now and from West Africa that's considered world music because it's not particularly using certain types of folk styles They consider the West African music to be worldly since they do not rely on folk styles. 0
+281 Through a friend who knows the lift boy here. Through my friend has not yet met the lift boy here. 2
+282 The liberation of these old European colonies created the basis for postwar independence movements proclaiming the Japanese slogan Asia for the Asians. Old European colonies were liberated. 0
+283 As of last week he charges $50 an hour minimum instead of $25 for the services of his yearling Northern Utah Legal Aid Foundation. His charges went down. 2
+284 After shuttering the DOE, Clinton could depict himself as a crusader against waste and bureaucracy who succeeded where even Reagan failed. Reagan had tried to shutter the DOE but was unable to. 1
+285 This is especially true on Menorca, where cold winter winds limit the season's length. This is especially untrue on Menorca, where warm summer weather extends the season's length. 2
+286 yeah really no kidding Really? No kidding! 0
+287 i wonder how they kept up with them though it seemed like the buffaloes were moving so fast i guess they graze though that wouldn't have been a problem It seemed difficult, keeping up with the buffaloes. 0
+288 Built in a.d. 715 to help measure the peak and trough of the Nile flood. It said the Nile flood was 12 feet deep. 1
+289 Enlarging the village was not desirable and most knew that Severn only desired wealth and a seat on the council of elders. Severn was happy being poor. 2
+290 Today it is possible to buy cheap papyrus printed with gaudy Egyptian scenes in almost every souvenir shop in the country, but some of the most authentic are sold at The Pharaonic Village in Cairo where the papyrus is grown, processed, and hand-painted on site. The Pharaonic Village in Cairo does not sell papyrus. 2
+291 The author began with a set of hunches or hypotheses about what can go wrong in agency management, and what would be evidence supporting-or contradicting-these hypotheses. The hunches provided by the author weren't realistic as it pertains to agency management. 1
+292 are you and since being Argentinean we also have a lot of pasta Argentineans are fond of pasta because many of its citizens are Italian descendants. 1
+293 yeah well the uh NC double A tournament's going on right now and uh i haven't watched it this year because Louisville's out of it this year I'll watch the basketball tournament next year. 1
+294 He unleashed a 16-day reign of terror that left 300 Madeirans dead, stocks of sugar destroyed, and the island plundered. There was a terrible attack during a 16-day reign. 0
+295 because the cold weather was just simply trapped along the ground and couldn't get away The weather got away easily. 2
+296 Treat yourself and bill it to Si. Don't treat yourself, Si has to pay for that. 2
+297 The library is the largest of any plantation in Jamaica, with over 300 volumes, including three first editions; the books would have been used to while away the long humid days. The library has over 300 volumes, including 3 first editions. 0
+298 However, co-requesters cannot approve additional co-requesters or restrict the timing of the release of the product after it is issued. Co-requesters cannot approve more co-requesters. 0
+299 Regulation and the Nature of Postal Delivery Services, Ed. There is regulation of the postal delivery service by the USPS. 1
+300 you did you see that Did you see that? 0
+301 you know even even into major things just to keep our car longer because i don't think we get the money that we put into them out of them in two years or three years and of course i was never in a position where i could trade my car off every two years I get a brand new car every couple of years. 2
+302 "She seemed so different """ She had changed a lot since the last time we'd seen her. 1
+303 yes everybody in the country is preapproved i think Everybody may be approved if they fit the qualification 1
+304 Scotland became little more than an English county. Scotland was hardly better than an English county as England no longer allowed them an army. 1
+305 It was worth the trip for that. It wasn't worth anything. 2
+306 The entire economy received a massive jump-start with the outbreak of the Korean War, with Japan ironically becoming the chief local supplier for an army it had battled so furiously just a few years earlier. Japan became the local supplier for Korea. 0
+307 He watched the river flow. The river levels were rising. 1
+308 Personal Communication with P. Croteau, Babcock Borsig Power, August 2001. In August 2001, there was personal communication between P. Croteau and Babcock Borsig Power about technology contracts for the coming year. 1
+309 and it's just like college too i think that if a kid goes to college and you can help them fine but i don't think you should pay the whole way I believe you can help a kid with college, but not pay for the entire thing. 0
+310 AC Green's pretty good AC Green is a steadying influence on the court. 1
+311 An organization's activities, core processes, and resources must be aligned to support its mission and help it achieve its goals. A company's mission can be realized even without the alignment of resources. 2
+312 Ickes apparently made calls to donors from his government office, but there is no evidence so far that anyone else solicited funds in a federal building. There is evidence that many people solicited funds from a federal building. 2
+313 Your speeches are inflammatory. Your speeches are so calming. 2
+314 'I see.' I was blind. 2
+315 They have found a new object of their affection. They love their new sports car. 1
+316 Tom is the winner of a year's supply of Turtle Wax, and he will receive his prize just as soon as the Shopping Avenger figures out how much Turtle Wax actually constitutes a year's supply. There are no winners of the one year supply of Turtle wax. 2
+317 The South African priest who invited Clinton to do so is quoted in the paper as saying that once Clinton stood up, he was thinking about how much embarrassment it would have caused him by my saying, please sit down. The South African priest had communicated with Clinton via telephone. 1
+318 Don't remember. I do not remember. 0
+319 Black professionals braid their hair to display their ethnic pride. Blacks proudly braid their hair. 0
+320 i never managed to plan my departure right I have all of my travel plans set. 2
+321 Good Oklahoma now has a Public Guardianship Program, albeit unfunded, that will supply lawyers to perform this rights-monitoring process Good Oklahoma has a program to fund lawyers. 0
+322 Saddam could emerge strengthened (and America tarnished) in the eyes of the Arab world. America's opinion on Saddam would also worsen. 1
+323 that your approach is is is right you can actually go out and sub it if even if you don't wanna get hands on you can even just sub it out the concrete and those kind of things and and that's kind of the plan i have so um uh everyone i talk to uh i've You can sub it even if you do not want to get your hands on it. 0
+324 no no not at all it Not all of the animals 1
+325 The Celts arrived in the wake of the Roman withdrawal at the end of the fourth century. At the end of the fourth century was when baked goods flourished. 1
+326 Oh, my friend, have I not said to you all along that I have no proofs. I've always had the proof that he did it. 2
+327 He bent down to study the tiny little jeweled gears. The gears he examined were lined with jewels. 0
+328 but but it is peaceful i mean it is relaxing to do once you find the time to do it The time it takes is not very much. 1
+329 On the left of the entrance ramp is the open space once occupied by the Temple of Athena, close to which are the remains of the Pergamene library. There are no remains visible from the ramp. 2
+330 exercise is not supposed to do that to you Exercise isn't supposed to make you that sore. 1
+331 Next, you enter the vast and splendid Imperial Hall, with three handsome marble fountains, and a canopied throne from which the sultan would enjoy the music and dancing of his concubines. The Imperial Hall houses three marble fountains. 0
+332 senior management oversight and approval ofRequired acquisition objectives and plans. the referenced organization is expansive, with a number of other divisions in addition to the senior management division. 1
+333 I see, said Tuppence thoughtfully. "Tuppence, showing careful consideration, said ""I understand""." 0
+334 Chapter 1 provides general background information on emission control technologies. Chapter 1 shows general info 0
+335 than the passage of time, the rate of inflation, or geographic location, as so often is the case today. This is never the case today. 2
+336 Anyway, thank you very much for trying to help us. Thanks for all your help. 0
+337 Can I help you?' Can i help you with that order? 1
+338 Moreover, Las Vegas has recently started to show signs of maturity in its cultural status as well. The culture of Las Vegas has recently matured. 0
+339 Suddenly she started, and her face blanched. She moved swiftly, her face pale. 0
+340 approaches for setting different requirements for sources that pose different levels of hazard (tiering); worst-case releases and other hazard assessment issues; accident information reporting; public participation; inherently safer approaches; and implementation and integration of section 112(r) with state programs, particularly state air permitting programs. The hazards range from effecting the individual all the way up to the community. 1
+341 "What are you going to do about it?"" Tuppence frowned severely." Tuppence was worried that nothing could be done. 1
+342 At the top of the hill is the imposing medieval fortress of Kadifekale. The church Kadifekale is located at the bottom of the hill. 2
+343 Chatterbox queried Trudeau about the Dallas Morning News quote. Chatterbox queried Trudeau about what he said about immigrants. 1
+344 Say, man, don't you know you've been given up for dead? You were given up for dead after we lost you in the desert for three weeks. 1
+345 But you have to have money to save it, and not many couples with young children have the luxury of tucking away $2,000 apiece annually for their Golden Years. Not many couples with kids can save up for retirement. 0
+346 "There's only one thing for me to do.""" There's a few things left for me to do. 2
+347 oh i've never itemized yet I've never itemized before. 0
+348 are you and since being Argentinean we also have a lot of pasta We're Argentinean so we hate to eat any pasta or Italian food. 2
+349 Many Gothic and Renaissance buildings have been lovingly restored. There are many Gothic and Renaissance buildings there. 0
+350 Accusations of corruption among officials in Rao's administration in 1995 also paved the way for a comeback. The administration of Rao in general was profoundly corrupt. 1
+351 News berates computer users for picking obvious, easily cracked passwords and chastises system administrators for ignoring basic security precautions. News outlets do not blame users or system administrators for security breaches. 2
+352 They crossed the Forth from Dunfermline at the narrows known to this day as Queensferry. The narrows were renamed from Queensferry to Kingsferry. 2
+353 Jon's feeling of age and weariness must have shown. Jon was feeling young and spry. 2
+354 To the south, the former fishing villages of Sorrento and Positano spill down the craggy cliffs of the serpentine Amalfi coast, justifiably tauted as one of the world's most beautiful drives. Sorrento used to be a fishing village. 0
+355 Total electricity expenditures increase by about 15% to 30% depending on the year and the scenario (see Table 3, below, and the tables in Appendix 5.2 for more detail on the changing pattern of expenditures). They wanted to make a case for how to save on electricity. 1
+356 Pro-Microsoft analysts spin this as a heroic sacrifice, removing the lightning rod whose seemingly disingenuous testimony has ostensibly driven the DOJ to the verge of demanding the company's breakup. Pro-Apple analysts say that was a sacrifice for the company. 2
+357 and ancient coins And really old coins. 0
+358 Britain's best-selling tabloid, the Sun , announced as a front-page world exclusive Friday that Texan model Jerry Hall has started divorce proceedings against aging rock star Mick Jagger at the High Court in London. The Sun makes millions every year off fake news. 1
+359 When asked about the Bible's literal account of creation, as opposed to the attractive concept of divine creation, every major Republican presidential candidate--even Bauer--has squirmed, ducked, and tried to steer the discussion back to faith, morals, and the general idea that humans were created in the image of God. Every republican presidential candidate has tried to avoid the question of creation. 0
+360 is there still that type of music available I could care less if the music still existed. 2
+361 Missouri was asked to continue its planning efforts and file a supplemental planning report with LSC on or before October 1, 1999. Missouri was happy to continue it's planning efforts. 1
+362 you want to punch the button and go You don't want to push the button lightly, but rather punch it hard. 1
+363 Two economists at Virginia Commonwealth University--yes, here are the economists again, but this time making a more plausible argument--studied millions of auto-accident claims filed between 1989 and 1993. Two qualified researchers looked into vehicular accident insurance claims. 1
+364 yeah well my uh my uh probably one of the biggest decisions i think that was very strengthened for our family was rather than have one child make that decision Our children played a huge role in making this decision. 1
+365 To assist programs with implementing these web sites, the Northwest Justice Project and ProBonoNet in New York are hiring two full-time circuit riders to assist grantees with content management and to ensure that each web site supports the entire state justice community. The Northwest Justice Project and ProBonoNet in New York will hire more people to help poor residents. 1
+366 It was other-worldly. It was grounded in reality. 2
+367 This northern beach of magnificent tan sand is most agreeably reached by boat. The beach is rocky and terrible. 2
+368 The word itself, tapa, is translated as lid and derives from the old custom of offering a bite of food along with a drink, the food being served on a saucer sitting on top of the glass like a lid. Tapas are only small in order for you to try a lot. 1
+369 Windows 95 costs about $90 at my local computer superstore. Windows 95 is a bargain. 1
+370 Yes, you've done very well, young man. No, you have not done very well. 2
+371 7) Nonautomated First-Class and Standard-A mailers have the option of requesting that their mail be processed manually, even though the costs for such processing are substantially higher than mechanized processing. Nonautomated First-Class and Standard-A mailers cannot ask for their mail to be processed by hand because it costs the postal service more. 2
+372 No, indeed, said Cynthia. Certainly not, said Cynthia. 0
+373 Several pro-life Dems are mounting serious campaigns at the state level, often against pro-choice Republicans. Silly campaigns are being invented by dumb democrats. 2
+374 Divers can explore the deeps but you can also snorkel here, or take a glass-bottom boat or submarine tour to get a glimpse of this watery world. Divers do not like to explore the deeps here. 2
+375 "Good-bye."" Julius was bending over the car." Julius said good bye at the car. 0
+376 'Go now.' Now go. 0
+377 If you land by boat, Caravelle beach is yours for the using; otherwise you'll have to pay a nominal charge to the vacation club that owns the acreage. There is a charge for people arriving at Caravelle beach by land. 0
+378 Yes, it does, admitted Tuppence. Tuppence admitted something. 0
+379 But Fish is not an upbeat pragmatist. Fish is an upbeat pragmatist. 2
+380 If you need to use the mail, it would be helpful if you sent your comments both in writing and on diskette (in Word or ASCII format). We don't need more than one copy of your comments, either a diskette or writing will do. 2
+381 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' It's not likely you'll forget that, right? 0
+382 The rule prohibits the sale of nicotine-containing cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to individuals under the age of 18; requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to comply with various conditions regarding the sale and distribution of these products; requires retailers to verify a purchaser's age by photographic identification; prohibits all free samples; limits the distribution of these products through vending machines and self-service displays by permitting such methods of sale only in facilities where access by individuals under 18 is prohibited; limits the advertising and labeling to which children and adolescents are exposed; prohibits promotional, non-tobacco items such as hats and tee shirts; prohibits sponsorship of The rule will be put into effect as of January 1, 2017, in all 50 states. 1
+383 Now suppose there is a private delivery firm in Cleveland that is competing with the postal service. Imagine a state-run delivery firm trying to phase out the postal service. 2
+384 Participate in the postaward audit for assessing thedegree of success of the acquisition. The award is given to different people every year. 1
+385 so Eric what do you think um How do you feel about it, Eric? 0
+386 The equipment you need for windsurfing can be hired from the beaches at Tel Aviv (marina), Netanya, Haifa (at Bat Galim beach), Tiberias, and Eilat. Windsurfing equipment is available for hire in Tel Aviv all year round. 1
+387 an d now we got the governor she's going to do that We have a female governor now, and she is going to go through with it. 0
+388 oh wow no i just started about well five years ago i think It started last year. 2
+389 True to his word to his faithful mare, Ca'daan left Whitebelly in Fena Dim and borrowed Gray Cloud from his uncle. Ca'daan kept his word, leaving Whitebelly and borrowing Gray Cloud from a relative. 0
+390 those little kids don't understand it The little kid understand it perfectly. 2
+391 This site includes a list of all award winners and a searchable database of Government Executive articles. The Government Executive articles housed on the website are not able to be searched. 2
+392 The conversation he had overheard had stimulated his curiosity. The conversation made him curious because they spoke about treasure 1
+393 so i really i really don't have heart burn at all with doing it myself over four nights tie i tied the car up if four days but we're fortunate we didn't need it I tied the car up for four nights but I had heartburn the entire time. 2
+394 The first installment of the Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition opened in theaters everywhere. Star Wars can be seen in theaters. 0
+395 From that spot she could see all of them and, should she need to, she could see through them as well. She could see through them all. 0
+396 High Crimes is painfully shoddy, even for a book rushed to press. Books that are rushed to press are usually shoddy. 1
+397 if the United States had used full conventional power. The United States has no power to use. 2
+398 no no not at all it All of them 2
+399 With their fluent Vietnamese and Mandarin, they help Tran understand her family's eligibility for Medi-Cal and food stamps, assist the 70-year-old woman in finding a place to live and advise abused women how they can stay in the country while staying away from their husbands. Tran spoke Mandarin. 0
+400 TIG funds support the Technology Evaluation Project, an initiative of the Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati. The Technology Evolution project was founded in 1992. 1
+401 so i have to find a way to supplement that I need a way to add something extra. 0
+402 Because GAO's primary function is to support the Congress in carrying out its decision-making and oversight responsibilities, the number of times our experts testify before congressional panels each year is an indicator of our responsiveness and reflects the impact, importance, and value of our work. They refused to provide any support to the Congress. 2
+403 Transforming Control of Public Health Programs Raises Concerns ( The health program transformation is bad. 1
+404 When asked about the Bible's literal account of creation, as opposed to the attractive concept of divine creation, every major Republican presidential candidate--even Bauer--has squirmed, ducked, and tried to steer the discussion back to faith, morals, and the general idea that humans were created in the image of God. Every republican presidential candidate answered the question of creation openly. 2
+405 For such a governmentwide review, an entrance conference is generally held with applicable central agencies, such as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or the Office of Personnel Management. An entrance conference is held with specialized agencies. 2
+406 Does anyone know what happened to chaos? What happened to chaos ensuing after the election? 1
+407 As long as Assad lives, he can manage these troubles and keep an agreement with Israel. The only way for Assad to take care of the trouble is for him to die. 2
+408 I'm sure he'll be back to work soon enough- it's only a leg wound, barely broken flesh. My legs will never heal. 2
+409 Behind the cathedral, croseover the Rue de la R??publique to the 15th-century Eglise Saint-Maclou, the richest example of Flam?boy?ant Gothic in the country. The Eglise Saint-Michel was built in the 8th century. 2
+410 On the west side of the square is Old King's House (built in 1762), which was the official residence of the British governor; it was here that the proclamation of emancipation was issued in 1838. On the west end of the square is the Old King's House which was built in 1762. 0
+411 Then he shrugged. He shrugged. 0
+412 Wagonheim said the program not only will benefit the needy, but also will help improve the public image of lawyers. Due to the recent scandals, lawyers are in need of positive press locally here. 1
+413 She gave the girl clothes and gifts and took her to her Connecticut estate for weekend pony rides, according to the Star . How was I supposed to compete with that? She gave the boy clothes, gifts and pony rides. That's hard to compete with. 2
+414 My unborn children will never appear on the Today show. My sons and daughter will be anchors on the Today show. 2
+415 "Well, we will come in and interview the brave Dorcas."" Dorcas was standing in the boudoir, her hands folded in front of her, and her grey hair rose in stiff waves under her white cap. " Dorcas is well known for her bravery. 1
+416 Palestrina , by Hans Pfitzner, performed by the Royal Opera (Metropolitan Opera House, New York). Hans Pfitzner did not write Palestrina, which will be performed in New York. 2
+417 yeah exactly right it really is because they're gonna get them one way or another they will always have a way look at drugs they always have a way to get that so They will never get drugs, because the government passed a bill that prohobits all of them. 2
+418 right just get you away from the everyday things that are going on we when the children were smaller we used to go to uh Delaware along the ocean ocean most every year and that was fun we stayed mostly in state parks and uh we really enjoyed that When we went to Delaware, we would usually see the ocean. 0
+419 Local boy Gates wisely built his 45,000-square-foot castle in suburban Seattle. Gates built his castle in the Seattle are because he likes the weather. 1
+420 Although all four categories of emissions are down substantially, they only achieve 50-75% of the proposed cap by 2007 (shown as the dotted horizontal line in each of the above figures). The downturn in the emission categories simply isn't enough in our estimation. 1
+421 (Cohen 1999) Although many observers would view this as an extreme step it could reduce costs and allow increased efficiencies. Many observers view it an extreme step to lower costs and increase efficiencies. 0
+422 Many who fled have returned. Lots of then came back when they realized they had nowhere to run to. 1
+423 Voluntariness of risks is evaluated. No evaluation is being done of risks. 2
+424 After the purge of foreigners, only a few stayed on, strictly confined to Dejima Island in Nagasaki Bay. A few foreigners were confined to Dejima Island because they were dangerous. 1
+425 The chain swung again, hitting her arm and sending the palm knife into the crowd. The woman was unarmed. 2
+426 substitute my my yeah my kid'll do uh four or five hours this week for me no problem My kid will be doing a few hours for me. 0
+427 In 1998, Cesar Chavez fasted for 36 days in California to underscore the dangers of pesticides to farm workers and their children. Cesar Chavez was not concerned about the dangers of pesticide use. 2
+428 he's not a starter He is the one they always have starting. 2
+429 If the face has been getting longer at the bottom over the generations, it has been getting shorter (and broader) on top. The shape of the face doesn't change at all over the span of generations. 2
+430 uh-huh well maybe well i've enjoyed talking to you okay bye-bye I hated talking to you. 2
+431 Piccadilly Tube station. Piccadilly Circus station. 2
+432 11 These departures permit them take advantage of the lower cost of living as well as to be reunited with their spouses and children. The departures help them take advantage of the low cost of living in the south. 1
+433 maybe adult literacy maybe you know composition writing maybe you know uh volunteering you know on a tutor line or though the even through the elementary schools for help with homework or the other part of me says is God i've had enough kids do i really maybe I could volunteer to help with adult literacy or homework help for elementary schools but on the other hand, I've already had children 0
+434 The public health official's version of the line, Take my wife, please, is Tell Americans to eat kale five times a week. Public health authorities believe that people should eat kale many times a week. 0
+435 Along with each step, certain practices proved especially important to the success of their efforts. Some practices were useless 1
+436 Sometimes it flattens entire neighbourhoods to make life easier for them. All neighborhoods are perfectly safe in their pursuit of an easier life. 2
+437 Emissions will be cut from current emissions of 48 tons to a cap of 26 tons in 2010, and Most emissions are from gas guzzling SUVs and airplanes. 1
+438 (For more information on BLM's senior executive performance plans, see app. BLM's performance plans are secret. 2
+439 After considering comments of the Postal Service and other participants, the Commission found the proposal problematical, and declined to pursue it. It was suggested that part of the reasons for the Commission's decision were financially-motivated. 1
+440 The only drawback is, of course, the large crowds in summer. It is pretty much deserted in July. 2
+441 In this moment of American triumphalism, it's hard to resist the temptation to rewrite recent history as the narrative of America's self-reliant, inevitable rise, and to see the future as the story of America's continued ascent into the higher reaches of the New Economy. America is in the best position it has been in in over twenty years. 1
+442 To savour the full effect of the architect's skill, enter the courtyard through the gate which opens onto the Hippodrome. The gate to the Hippodrome is an example of the architect's skill. 0
+443 There is a good restaurant in the village, in addition to a well-stocked mini-market for self-catering visitors. The village has a restaurant. 0
+444 Another alternative is that our heroes were pursuing the noble goal of academics everywhere--tenure. Our heroes are going after their academic goals. 0
+445 Scotland became little more than an English county. Scotland was hardly better than an English county. 0
+446 And really it's a great relief to think he's going, Hastings, continued my honest friend. """Are you sure we can't do anything to keep him here?,"" admitted my long-time nemesis." 2
+447 The show, which begins each evening at 9:00 p.m. , relates in melodramatic fashion the history of Istanbul while coloured floodlights illuminate the spectacular architecture of the Blue Mosque. The history of Istanbul is the subject of the show. 0
+448 "It is really a matter of waiting.""" It is all about waiting. 0
+449 The Saving Mystery, or Where Did the Money Go? There is no mystery about spending. 2
+450 uh the one we thought would be the most timid uh turned out to be the one that stuck with it and was the first to learn The one we thought would be timid was the first one to learn how to climb without a harness. 1
+451 Benchmarked by U.S. Benchmark in America. 0
+452 oh i don't know either the other growing up all i knew was I know because I learned it growing up 2
+453 When the next modernist revolution comes around, he'll be ready. The man will be prepared. 0
+454 Boca da Corrida Encumeada (moderate; 5 hours): views of Curral das Freiras and the valley of Ribeiro do Poco. Boca da Corrida Encumeada is a moderate text that takes 5 hours to complete. 0
+455 well that would be a help i wish they would do that here we have got so little landfill space left that we're going to run out before the end of this decade and it's really going to be We have plenty of space in the landfill. 2
+456 Try a selection at the Whisky Heritage Centre (they have over 100 for you to sample), where you can then buy a bottle or two of your personal favorite in the shop or in stores around the city. There are at least 100 things to sample at Whisky Heritage Centre. 0
+457 What you say about Lawrence is a great surprise to me, I said. I knew that about Lawrence all along. 2
+458 Maybe I am too. This is something that I have to change. 1
+459 Each individual's survival curve, or the probability of surviving beyond a given age, should shift as a result of an environmental quality improvement. People will live longer if they get plenty of fresh air. 1
+460 The church of Panagia Theoskepastos houses a fine 14th-century icon, and the Catholic Cathedral has a tenth-century Madonna and Child. Both churches are still active today and serve large congregations. 1
+461 Another White House murder mystery and a chance to bash the genre. This is a new angle at White House murder mystery. 1
+462 The Kal tangled both of Adrin's arms, keeping the blades far away. Adrin's arms were tangled, keeping his blades away from Kal. 0
+463 Under the leadership of Henry the Navigator, caravels set out from the westernmost point of the Algarve, in southern Portugal, in search of foreign lands, fame, and wealth. Henry the Navigator personally signed off on the construction of each caravel that was used. 1
+464 Trying Your Luck Think carefully and calculate your way to a certain victory. 1
+465 Alonissos has been settled longer than any other Aegean island, estimated by archaeologists to date from 100,000 b.c. , and was valued by many leaders in classical Greek times. The archaeologists inspecting the site have all but ruined it because of their digging. 1
+466 That is exactly what our head coupon issuer Alan Greenspan did in 1987--and what I believe he would do again. This is what Greenspan did in 1987 and what I think he will do again, much to the detriment of the economy. 1
+467 While headquarters staffing is to be streamlined, the staffing levels at the ports are to be maintained or increased. Staffing levels at the ports are maintained or increased as headquarters' staff is streamlined. 0
+468 um-hum what is your worst then What is your best? 2
+469 While AILA has joined the ACLU and other organizations in a Freedom of Information Act request to find out who is being detained where and why, Mohammed notes that the reasons for the immigrants' detention were not immediately clear and sometimes had dire consequences. The AILA joined the ACLU in requesting the information. 0
+470 Like the Japanese, Chinese, and Portuguese before them, many of the new peoples would stay on in Hawaii, adding to the ethnic and racial mix that has become a hallmark of the islands. Hawaii was homogenous. 2
+471 other side that's a good idea There is more than one side. 0
+472 Tax purists would argue that the value of the homemakers' hard work--and the intrafamily benefits they presumably receive in return for it--should, in fact, be treated as income and taxed, just like the wages paid to outside service providers such as baby sitters and housekeepers. To tax purists, the value of the homemakers' hard work should be taxed, and my economy teacher agrees with that. 1
+473 Very simply. Only a little explanation was needed. 1
+474 You name it L.A.'s got it. L.A. doesn't offer much of anything. 2
+475 And, could it not result in a decline in Postal Service volumes across--the--board? Nothing will affect Postal Service volumes across--the--board. 2
+476 The island has a long history; its marble deposits were coveted around the ancient world. In 2000 B.C.E the marble was highly desirable. 1
+477 probably you probably got everybody on you because they were probably all going to law school It is possible that they were going to law school. 0
+478 And two- the personal pronoun problems were going to get serious. There were going to be problems with the personal pronoun. 0
+479 Escaped or abandoned raccoons have been breeding in the wild for the past 20 years and have damaged corn crops, watermelon and melon farms, and rainbow trout hatcheries, the paper said. Raccoons, if they are abandoned, tend to damage things- this is what has been happening for the past 20 years. 0
+480 He had never felt better. The medicine he had taken had worked well. 1
+481 I don't know all the answers, fella. I know everything there is to know about it. 2
+482 5) The Democrats are reaping what they sowed (after torturing Robert Bork, John Tower, and Clarence Thomas). Democrats rarely have any political relevance. 2
+483 You have to walk through it). You need to pass through it on foot. 0
+484 Egg cattle merry wedged marvelous They were so excited. 1
+485 The primary screen must be integrated into the standard intake procedure of the emergency setting and must be the responsibility of the staff to administer to all patients. The primary screen is the responsibility of the staff to be given to all patients. 0
+486 He's been mean-spirited and vicious for so long that editors and reporters are tired of hearing about it. Editors and reporters are tired of hearing about it since he has been vicious for long. 0
+487 but there's no uh inscriptions or or dates or anything else The date is right there, it says May 9th. 2
+488 There is very little to see here, or at the ruined Essene monastery of Qumran itself. There are plenty of interesting sights and experiences here. 2
+489 Crosethe Rue de Rivoli to the Palais-Royal, built for Car?di?nal Richelieu as his Paris residence in 1639, and originally named Palais-Cardinal. Crosethe Rue De Rivoli to the Palais-Royal was built for King Louis XVI. 2
+490 But those that are manufactured for sale in in Europe and so forth are quite the other way around The ones that are made to sell in Europe are different. 0
+491 i'm kind of familiar with the weather out that way in west Texas but not in not in Lewisville I do not know the weather conditions in Lewisville. 0
+492 Such multicolored reef dwellers as the parrotfish and French angelfish, along with weirdly shaped coral, crawfish, or turtles hiding in crevices, can be yours for the viewing in these clear waters where visibility of 30 m (100 ft) is common. Since the reef has been bleached and rendered lifeless by global warming, it's no longer possible to see sea life in the cloudy water. 2
+493 There's a lot of villas all the way along, but by degrees they seemed to get more and more thinned out, and in the end we got to one that seemed the last of the bunch. There's a lot of huge villas all the way along, but they seemed to get more and more thinned out and bigger and bigger until we reached the largest and most secluded one that seemed to be the last. 1
+494 uh-huh i i thought they did an excellent job of actually aging the person you know from when he was a little kid to little older to little older to except the last the very last you know the last person the last actor that played the kid Yeah they did an amazing job of making that person age through the years, except that last part. 0
+495 14 Managing for Federal Managers' Views Show Need for Ensuring Top Leadership Skills (GAO-01-127, Oct. 20, 2000); Management Using the Results Act and Quality Management to Improve Federal Performance (GAO/T-GGD-99-151, July 29, 1999); and Management Elements of Successful Improvement Initiatives (GAO/T- GGD-00-26, Oct. 15, 1999). The document Management Using the Results Act and Quality Management to Improve Federal Performance was put in place on July 29, 1999. 0
+496 Britain's best-selling tabloid, the Sun , announced as a front-page world exclusive Friday that Texan model Jerry Hall has started divorce proceedings against aging rock star Mick Jagger at the High Court in London. There is a British publication called the Sun. 0
+497 The tomb guardian will unlock the gate to the tunnel and give you a candle to explore the small circular catacomb, but for what little you can see, it is hardly worth the effort. The tomb garden can give you a thorough tour of the catacombs. 1
+498 Each one planting itself in the sides of Stark's neck. Stark had two swords stuck in his neck. 1
+499 It was replaced in 1910 by the famous old pontoon bridge with its seafood restaurants, which served until the present bridge was opened in 1992. The pontoon bridge had shops as well as restaurants. 1
+500 i know that i didn't much uh-huh oh I didn't much. 0
+501 cook and then the next time it would be my turn and i'd try to outdo him and then he'd try to outdo me and we we was really a lot of fun and I would cook and he never would, it always turned out to be a chore. 2
+502 Also, under credit reform, the credit subsidy cost is recorded as an outlay when a direct or guaranteed loan is disbursed. The credit subsidy cost is never recorded as an outlay under any circumstances. 2
+503 Every August young women convene to light joss sticks and some even climb the nine-meter (30-ft) rock to pray for good husbands. Women converge on this place to light joss sticks and climb the rock. 0
+504 "You see, he said sadly, ""you have no instincts.""" He said that I had no instincts. 0
+505 Cybernetics had always been Derry's passion. Derry knew nothing of cybernetics. 2
+506 This having come to his stepmother's ears, she taxed him with it on the afternoon before her death, and a quarrel ensued, part of which was overheard. A fight broke out between the stepmother and the man before her death. 0
+507 June 21, 1995, provides the specific requirements for assessing and reporting on controls. There are no specific requirements for assessment. 2
+508 Around 1500 b.c. , a massive volcanic eruption at Santorini destroyed not only Akrotiri under feet of ash and pumice but the whole Minoan civilization. The entire Minoan civilization was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. 0
+509 The best beach in Europe ' at least that's the verdict of its regulars. Regular beachgoers say that it is the best in Europe. 0
+510 Founded in 1979, AFFIRM's members include information resource management professionals within the federal, academic, and industry sectors. AFFIRM recruits the top members in the management professions. 1
+511 yeah well that's not really immigration That is the focus of immigration. 2
+512 You're crazed, Beresford. You are a sane genius, Beresford. 2
+513 The other is retrospective and intended to help those who review case study reports to assess the quality of completed case studies. The guidelines are given so that reviewers can have consistent results. 1
+514 This number represents the most reliable, albeit conservative, estimate of cases closed in 1999 by LSC grantees. This is an actual verified number of closed cases. 0
+515 it would probably be a lot more work and probably not turn out as good Oh that way sounds great, it could turn out even better 2
+516 as long as you got congressmen and senators that are getting kickbacks kickbacks from these different companies that are getting awarded for the defense contracts that's never going to happen It will never happen as long as there are congressmen and senators taking kickbacks from different companies. 0
+517 There was food for all, and houses had been conjured hastily to shelter the people. There was not enough food for all sadly. 2
+518 They consolidated programs to increase efficiency and deploy resources more effectively Programs to increase efficiency were consolidated. 0
+519 The library is the largest of any plantation in Jamaica, with over 300 volumes, including three first editions; the books would have been used to while away the long humid days. The library is the smallest estate in Jamaica, with only three books. 2
+520 This includes all testing, information review, and interviews related to data reliability. All testing will be made before 12pm on Mondays. 1
+521 FEC Chairman Scott Thomas, a Democrat who was also at the conference, noted that the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 outlined three principles that need to be preserved on the 1) disclosure of how money is raised and spent to influence elections; 2) limits on the amount that any one person can contribute to a campaign; and 3) restrictions on independent spending by corporations and unions. Scott Thomas was the FEC Chairman. 0
+522 When we leave the house we shall be followed again, but not molested, FOR IT IS Mr. BROWN'S PLAN THAT WE ARE TO LEAD HIM. Mr. Brown has made a plan for us to lead him. 0
+523 However, the WRAP States may unanimously petition the Administrator to determine that the total emissions of affected EGUs are reasonably projected to exceed 271,000 tons in 2018 or a later year and to make affected EGUs subject to the requirements of the new WRAP trading program. The WRAP States may unanimously petition the Administrator to overturn the smoking ban. 1
+524 If you still want to join, it might be worked. You can try to do it if you'd like to join. 0
+525 She buried his remains to spare her mother the gruesome sight. She quickly ate his remains to steal all the nutrients for herself. 2
+526 The WP runs a piece inside reporting that during a church service last Sunday, Cardinal John O'Connor of New York criticized President Clinton from the pulpit for taking Catholic communion while in South Africa. The WP runs a piece outside reporting 2
+527 The FDA solicited comments on these requirements in the notice of proposed rulemaking and has evaluated and responded to them in the preamble to the final rule. The FDA mostly received criticisms about the proposed rules and plan to use the criticism to find the plan's current flaws. 1
+528 Sitting up at night is always rather jumpy, she confessed. "She confessed to her cat, ""Sitting up at night is a rather jumpy experience.""" 1
+529 The only comprehensible explanation is that the vocation that had burrowed in next to medicine had taken control, had insisted. The only explanation is that nothing has taken control of medicine. 2
+530 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He secretly did not want to be asked for help. 1
+531 The Kal tangled both of Adrin's arms, keeping the blades far away. Adrin's arms were tangled, keeping his rusty blades away from Kal. 1
+532 The game of billiards is also hot. People like billiards because it's relaxing. 1
+533 sometimes well there's definitely a lot more hitting The person says that there's definitely a lot more hitting. 0
+534 Text box 4.1 describes how the NIPA and unified budget concepts differ. Text box 4.1 is the only place where you can find out about the differences between NIPA and unified budgets. 1
+535 and uh you know once you start up at the top and try to get those dollars on down to the hands that need them you know there's a lot of places the money stops and disappears along the way There needs to be a more transparent distribution of money. 1
+536 probably so yeah you can get a head start on it You can get a head start on it if you plant now. 1
+537 GAO's prior work on best practices covers achieving the first knowledge point. GAO studies the best practices for knowledge in finance. 1
+538 In Texas, the legislature was instrumental in effecting changes to the state's benefit programs through provisions in several pieces of legislation. The legislature was instrumental in effecting changes to the benefit program. 0
+539 IDPA's OIG's mission is to prevent, detect, and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in various payment programs. IDPA's OIG's mission took 3 days to be written. 1
+540 As Ben Yagoda writes in the New York Times Book Review , somewhere along the way, Kidder must have decided not to write a book about Tommy O'Connor. Ben Yagoda is a famous book reviewer. 1
+541 hi Cynthia what did you wear to work today You did not go to work today. 2
+542 Oh, what a fool I feel! I am beyond proud. 2
+543 well the first thing for me is i wonder i see a couple of different ways of talking about what privacy is um if privacy is something that disturbs your private state i mean an invasion of privacy is something that disturbs your private state that's one thing and if privacy is something that comes into your private state and extracts information from it in other words finds something out about you that's another and the first kind of invasion of the first type of privacy seems invaded to me in very much everyday in this country but in the second type at least overtly uh where someone comes in and uh finds out information about you that should be private uh does not seem uh um obviously everyday All invasions of privacy should be severely punished, because it will teach the criminals that it is not worth doing. 1
+544 yeah well my uh my uh probably one of the biggest decisions i think that was very strengthened for our family was rather than have one child make that decision The decision made no effect on our family. 2
+545 "Julius before the safe in the flat, her own question and the pause before his reply, ""Nothing."" Was there really nothing? " Julius paused for a while, before answering her. 0
+546 Puri also has a beautiful beach, southwest of town, which is ideal for cooling off but those aren't sandcastles the Indians are making, they're miniature temples, for this is the Swarga Dwara (Heaven's Gateway), where the faithful wash away their sins. More Indians than foreigners go to the beach at Puri. 1
+547 This is a powerful and evocative museum. The museum is powerful. 0
+548 well in a way you can travel light You can travel light. 0
+549 During the half-century of its existence, Israel has absorbed approximately 2.5 million Jewish immigrants, displaced persons, refugees, and survivors of the Nazi Holocaust. Israel shunned the Jewish people from entering to escape the Nazi Holocaust. 2
+550 He argued that these governors shared the congressional Republican agenda enshrined in the 1994 Contract With America. The governors were angry men 1
+551 The Gaiety Theatre in South King Street is worth visiting for its ornate d??cor. The Gaiety Theatre is decorated very ornately. 0
+552 If that investor were willing to pay extra for the security of limited downside, she could buy put options with a strike price of $98, which would lock in her profit on the shares at $18, less whatever the options cost. THe strike price could be $8. 2
+553 No one was there, no bones at all. There were many bones in a pile. 2
+554 um-hum yeah right uh is yours a is it a a slab foundation or pier and beam Your foundation is being beamed away. 2
+555 Taking an ecumenical tack, nation officials in Chicago recently issued edicts commanding preachers to back off their anti-Semitic rhetoric. Nation officials in Chicago are involved in religious issues. 0
+556 The Journal put the point succinctly to Is any publicity good publicity? "The Journal asked ""Is this a good political move?""" 1
+557 He works himself into a fake froth; does some calculated, halfhearted gonzo writing; then collects a fat check. He's well-known in writing circles as a hack who is willing to sell out to the highest bidder. 1
+558 Clearly, GAO needs assistance to meet its looming human capital challenges. The GAO has been receiving so many applications from qualified job seekers that they have had to raise the bar in hiring new employees. 1
+559 see now in a situation like that the boys are only sixteen years old and they were sexually involved with her and i think like at that particular point she was twenty three you know so she wasn't really that much older than them and being a boy at that age i think that they're very um you know let's face it that's at a point in your life when you you're just starting to realize all the things of life Everyone involved was the same age. 2
+560 uh i really i miss college i had a good time College was horrible and I hated it. 2
+561 A new guideline, for example, may tell us to send heart surgery patients home earlier. A new rule may advice us to discharge heart surgery patients earlier. 0
+562 In its submission, HCFA did not identify any other statute or executive order imposing procedural requirements relevant to the rule. HCFA didn't identify any other executive order. 0
+563 The most important directions are simply up and up leads eventually to the cathedral and fortress commanding the hilltop, and down inevitably leads to one of three gates through the wall to the new town. The cathedral will be spotted midway along the path to the fortress at the summit. 1
+564 He was crying like his mother had just walloped him. He was crying like he had his heart broken. 1
+565 It was replaced in 1910 by the famous old pontoon bridge with its seafood restaurants, which served until the present bridge was opened in 1992. The famous old pontoon bridge with its seafood restaurants, served from 1910 until 1992. 0
+566 With him was the evil-looking Number 14. Number 14 looked very innocent. 2
+567 As a basic guide, the symbols below have been used to indicate high-season rates in Hong Kong dollars, based on double occupancy, with bath or shower. As you can see, the symbols are of dolphins and octopuses. 1
+568 She's very tired. She is very tired from her long day. 1
+569 Had we had more money we would have facilitated more conferences. With more money, it would mean that we could have educated people about cold calling. 1
+570 Though he abstains from showbizzy campaigning, he markets his virtue and exploits his legend. He is not capable to market his virtue, exploiting his legend. 2
+571 The Government does not sacrifice anything of value in exchange and the entity that forfeits the property does not receive anything of value. The entity will receive appropriate compensation for forfeited property. 2
+572 This one ended up being surprisingly easy! This is an easy one. 0
+573 The main attraction of Kom Ombo is the vibrant color still found on the columns in the Hypostyle Hall. With it's drab and plain columns, the Hypostyle hall at Kom Ombo is basically ignored by visitors. 2
+574 But when the cushion is spent in a year or two, or when the next recession arrives, the disintermediating voters will find themselves playing the roles of budget analysts and tax wonks. The cushion will likely be spent in under two years. 0
+575 oh for heaven sakes for the drugs yeah uh-huh For drugs. 0
+576 How do you propose to get in touch with your would-be employers? How will you destroy your potential employers' gardens? 2
+577 The final rule contains a Federalism Assessment under Executive Order The final rule had a federalism assessment that was added through executive order by the President. 1
+578 4 million homes watch the evening news on CBS, ABC, and NBC. No one watches nbc. 2
+579 The Fray's reputation as a home for hostile, rude, and mean-spirited exchanges suffered a severe beating at the hands of the Reading thread, which was so civilized that participants suggested taking insulin shots afterward. The Fray is known as a hostile, rude, and mean place. 0
+580 The doctor accepted quite readily the theory that Mrs. Vandemeyer had accidentally taken an overdose of chloral. The doctor believed that the theory was correct. 0
+581 Companies that were foreign had to accept Indian financial participation and management. Foreign companies had to take Italian money. 2
+582 Sorry but that's how it is. This is how things are and there are no apologies about it. 2
+583 There is nothing more to be done here, I think, unless, he stared earnestly and long at the dead ashes in the grate. There isn't anything left to do. 0
+584 you know our church each year has a one of their major fund raisers is you know a garage sale and there's a ton of clothes always you know left over and i take those down to the uh Our church has a garage sale each year. 0
+585 Founded by Alexander the Great on the Mediterranean coast in 322 b.c. , Alexandria was capital of Egypt during the Ptolemaic era. Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great, originally had a different name. 1
+586 Two is enough for a secret. A secret needs two people. 0
+587 The Women's Haven, which provides shelter and outreach to domestic-violence victims, already has a full-time attorney. There is a full-time attorney at the Women's Haven already. 0
+588 A profile crowns Chris Rock The Funniest Man in America. A profile crowns Chris Rock the Funniest Man in America, but many disagree. 1
+589 well i i'm doing computer science computer engineering I switched my major last semester. 1
+590 the the Iranian borders are still open uh from what i understand understand um From what I know the borders of Iran are still open. 0
+591 um pardon me I don't apologize. 2
+592 Acquaintances of mine have become Orthodox because of the codes. The codes have caused some of my friends to become Orthodox. 0
+593 2. Receiving Water Samples The water samples are received by the lab. 1
+594 In Hong Kong you can have a plate, or even a whole dinner service, hand-painted to your own design. It's impossible to have a plate hand-painted to your own design in Hong Kong. 2
+595 Calcutta seems to be the only other production center having any pretensions to artistic creativity at all, but ironically you're actually more likely to see the works of Satyajit Ray or Mrinal Sen shown in Europe or North America than in India itself. Most of Mrinal Sen's work can be found in European collections. 1
+596 You're the Desert Ghost. You're a living desert camel. 2
+597 If they have overestimated how far the CPI is off, Boskin and his commission may institutionalize an underestimated CPI--guaranteeing a yearly, stealth tax increase. It is possible that they have overestimated how far the CPI is off. 0
+598 yep that's what he's worried about the trees or a bush because lilac bushes they they grow fast some people uh would really like to have them and then the people that do have them they spread and they sprout all over their their lawn The lilac bushes grow so fast and latch onto everything around them, so they could prevent the trees from getting water. 1
+599 Many are based on industry-recognized models such as the Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO), PRICE, Putnam, and Jensen. None of the models are based on the industry-recognised ones. 2
+600 so it's it's changing and the summers are getting hot and the winters are cold but i guess i can live with it It can get up to 30 degrees Celsius in the summer. 1
+601 Others love to see it in the middle of the heaviest monsoon, its marble translucent, its image blurred in the rain-stippled water channels of its gardens. None of the visitors like to see it during the monsoon. 2
+602 Look, there's a legend here. See, there is a well known hero here. 0
+603 well the channel eight when they came here thirteen fourteen years ago Dave Fox and Tracy Rowlett came together uh from Oklahoma City and apparently channel eight was way down and now they have turned it all around and done a pretty remarkable job and then Channel 8 came here fourteen years ago, I still don't watch it, but it's doing great now. 1
+604 Rouen is the ancient center of Normandy's thriving textile industry, and the place of Joan of Arc's martyrdom ' a national symbol of resistance to tyranny. Joan of Arc sacrificed her life at Rouen, which became an enduring symbol of opposition to tyranny. 0
+605 We did not study the reasons for these deviations specifically, but they likely result from the context in which federal CIOs operate. These deviations mostly involve failure to apply software updates in a timely manner. 1
+606 Even the most aged and infirm travel here to die, for nothing is more blessed for a devout Hindu than to die in the great waters of the Varanasi and thus be released from the eternal cycle of rebirth. There is nothing special to Hindus about the water of the Varanasi. 2
+607 yeah well Rochester's like right on the shores isn't it Rochester is right on the shores. 0
+608 "Just like we have hairpins and powder-puffs."" Tommy handed over a rather shabby green notebook, and Tuppence began writing busily." Tommy handed Tuppence a red notebook. 2
+609 The census of 1931 served as an alarm signal for the Malay national consciousness. The 1931 Malay census was an alarm bell. 0
+610 Corroborating evidence is independent evidence that supports information in the database. Independent evidence that supports information in the database is called corroborating evidence. 0
+611 But she's not like her photo one bit. The girl in the photo has freckles and red hair. 1
+612 That couldn't happen in a sane world, either. That could definitely happen in a sane world. 2
+613 uh-huh so do you have to get a shade tolerant grass is that what you're Do you have to get shade tolerant grass? 0
+614 Well, let us leave it. Let's leave it here for someone else to find. 1
+615 "Even us if you needed,"" said Jon." He told them not to ask him to lift a finger. 2
+616 But employers are still driving, and that's all that counts. Employers have continued to operate motor vehicles, and that's all that matters. 0
+617 As discussed in section 1, personal saving is the amount of aggregate disposable personal income left over after personal spending on goods and services. Personal saving is how much disposable personal income is left over after personal spending and is typically about 5%. 1
+618 'I don't suppose you could forget I ever said that?' I hope that you can remember that forever. 2
+619 It's an interesting account of the violent history of modern Israel, and ends in the Scafeld Room where nine Jews were executed. It's a fascinating explanation modern Israel's violent past and at the end is the Scafelf Room where executions took place. 0
+620 well Dana it's been really interesting and i appreciate talking with you Thanks for calling me, Dana. 1
+621 The results of the sheepshead minnow, Cyprinodon variegatus, inland silverside, Menidia beryllina, or mysid, Mysidopsis bahia, tests are acceptable if survival in the controls is 80 percent or greater. Tests are only acceptable when survival rates during controls come to at least 70 percent. 2
+622 The Data Warehousing Institute provides education and training in the data warehousing and business intelligence industry. Business intelligence industry is a new and promising field of study. 1
+623 Well? cried Tommy eagerly. Tommy didn't speak. 2
+624 But he said he thought the Ledfords understood they could qualify only if he put down a stated income, typically an undocumented business income that raises the borrower's interest rate. He thought he didn't need anything to qualify. 2
+625 They do not know it themselves.' They have no knowledge of it themselves. 0
+626 This points to a final press-friendly quality of McCain' brilliant flattery. This does not lead to a final press-friendly quality of McCain' brilliant flattery. 2
+627 One of them, darker skinned, had hair braided into two lines. They braid their hair to keep it out of the way during combat. 1
+628 The year of 1820 was a pivotal one in the story of the King?dom of Hawaii. Things have not been the same for Hawaii since 1820. 1
+629 The man shifted slightly and cut the spear out of the air. The man moved near a flying spear. 0
+630 so they don't deal much in cash anymore either They are now mostly using credit cards for transactions. 1
+631 And far, far away- lying still on the tracks- was the back of the train. The train wasn't moving but then it started up. 1
+632 The standard technology assumptions of scenario A were used by EIA in the development of the AEO2001 reference case projections. EIA used the standard technology assumptions to develop the AEO2001 reference case projections for the post office. 1
+633 The bhakti movement of the Tamils brought a new warmth to the hitherto rigid Brahmanic ritual of Hinduism. The Tamils' bhakti movement froze the previously warm ritual of Hinduism. 2
+634 The percent of total cost for each function included in the model and cost elasticity (with respect to volume) are shown in Table 1. Table 1 also shows a picture diagram for each function. 1
+635 There are two challengers to these top dogs. These top dogs face two challenges. 0
+636 it's actually there well Iraq has had uh designs on that place since nineteen twenty two so you know it wasn't like something that just suddenly popped up The weird thing is that Iraq was never interested in that place until now. 2
+637 The vineyards hug the gentle slopes between the Vosges and the Rhine Valley along a single narrow 120-km (75-mile) strip that stretches from Marlenheim, just west of Strasbourg, down to Thann, outside Mulhouse. The slopes between the Vosges and Rhine Valley are the only place appropriate for vineyards. 1
+638 He hadn't seen even pictures of such things since the few silent movies run in some of the little art theaters. He had recently seen pictures depicting those things. 2
+639 By then, the program had added Carroll and Grayson counties and the city of Galax and had five attorneys. The program had only one single attorney. 2
+640 As the double-decker boats get ready to leave the pier, bells ring, the gangplank is raised, deckhands in blue sailor suits man the hawsers, and a couple of hundred commuters begin a seven-minute sightseeing tour. The double decker boats are all out of service, so they never leave the pier. 2
+641 There are many such at the present time. There are none at all. 2
+642 "But to you, who know the truth, I propose to read certain passages which will throw some light on the extraordinary mentality of this great man."" He opened the book, and turned the thin pages." There is no information on the mentality of the man, extraordinary or not, contained within the thin-paged book. 2
+643 Many who fled have returned. They all ran and never looked back. 2
+644 Then he ran. He ran like an athlete. 1
+645 well i think of uh you mean as far as retirement You never discuss retirement. 2
+646 To help identify solutions to this problem, Senators Fred Thompson and John Glenn, Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, requested that we study organizations with superior security programs to identify management practices that could benefit federal agencies. Senators Fred Thompson requested the study to benefit federal agencies. 0
+647 The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has recently made its first grants from money appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly. The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation just received money and manpower from the Illinois General Assembly. 1
+648 At the top of the hill is the imposing medieval fortress of Kadifekale. In medieval times, the fortress withstood many attacks. 1
+649 But by one measure, it seems to have been static. They were expecting it to be less stable. 1
+650 Personal Communication with P. Croteau, Babcock Borsig Power, August 2001. In August 2001, there was personal communication between P. Croteau and Babcock Borsig Power. 0
+651 On the second point, Judge Newton said in a recent interview, I've heard this complaint a hundred times. Judge Newton had heard the second point numerous times. 0
+652 Any subsequent alterations to the data can be readily detected. Special permissions are required to alter the data. 1
+653 Near Jerusalem It is close to Jerusalem. 0
+654 "I'm not sentimental, you know."" She paused." She claimed not to be sentimental. 0
+655 3 Accordingly, auditors performing financial audits need to be proficient in applying the AICPA standards and guidance contained in the SASs. Auditors do not need to be proficient in AICPA standards 2
+656 hi Mary have you gone visiting uh any new restaurants lately Hello, Mary, have you gone anywhere recently, such as restaurants? 0
+657 yeah yeah i think well i know it's true you see a lot of that you know rally behind the female she may lose but by golly we're going to make a statement here It wouldn't count for anything if we rallied behind a female candidate. 2
+658 A politician connected with the home service of his parliamentary section's boss, with the mobile phone number 0-609-3459812, and known for his lack of sense of humor, did not take too well to a message from 'Admirer' - 'Wishes shovel best'. Upon calling his boss's home service, the politician didn't take too kindly to a message from an 'admirer'. 0
+659 In fact, it's wise to drive as little as possible inside Paris; the p??riph??rique ringroad runs around the city and it's worth staying on it until you're as close as possible to your destination. The ringroad in Paris will take you to most destinations. 1
+660 The main attraction of Kom Ombo is the vibrant color still found on the columns in the Hypostyle Hall. The Hypostyle Hall is the main sight to see at Kom Ombo, featuring striking colors which are preserved with a chemical agent. 1
+661 much with whatever it's with the Black the Black problem or whatever that may be now There is no Black problem at all. 2
+662 Many had to leave their birthplaces, fleeing to Lesvos, Chios, and Samos, the Greek-ruled islands just offshore. Everyone was able to remain in their homeland. 2
+663 Strategic parents might spend a large portion of their tax cuts, causing interest rates to rise. Tax cuts geared to parents will give them greater spending flexibility but will also lead to higher interest rates on loans. 1
+664 The best place to view the spring azaleas is at the Azalea Festival in the last week of April at Tokyo's Nezu shrine. The Azalea Festival is the largest festival in the world. 1
+665 i never managed to plan my departure right My departure wasn't properly planned. 0
+666 well do you know you have a ten limit a ten minute time limit well that's okay and then they come on and tell you and they tell you got five seconds to say good-bye Usually there's a 10 minute time limit, but they'll say you have a few seconds to go! 0
+667 3) Dare you rise to the occasion, like Raskolnikov, and reject the petty rules that govern lesser men? Would you rise up and defeaat all evil lords in the town? 1
+668 Model yields an estimate of the percentage change in a household's demand for postage as a result of owning a computer People receive many more items in the post if they have a computer in the house. 1
+669 They would burn to the ground by morning. By morning, they would burn to the ground. 0
+670 Acquaintances of mine have become Orthodox because of the codes. My acquaintances shied away from becoming Orthodox because of the codes. 2
+671 all right thanks bye bye hello stop upsetting me 2
+672 " ""Give it to me."" He handed it to her." She told him to give it to her. 0
+673 There are a number of expensive jewelry and other duty-free shops, all with goods priced in US dollars (duty-free goods must always be paid for in foreign currency). Jewelry and duty-free shops are an interesting place to buy goods. 1
+674 Favored by the Ancient Egyptians as a source of turquoise, the Sinai was, until recently, famed for only one event but certainly an important one. The Ancient Egyptians found nothing of use in the Sinai. 2
+675 They are all quotations from the Old Testament Book of Aunt Ruth. Every one of them is quotations from the Old Testament. 0
+676 it'll be a nice little bit of money we're going to We are going to stay at a fancy place where they have put in some money. 1
+677 They would burn to the ground by morning. By morning, they would burn the village to the ground. 1
+678 They do not know it themselves.' They did not ask, and so, they do not know. 1
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+0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were unlawfully employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 antonyms
+1 This disintegrate with Rational PurifyPlus and forbid developers to idle in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 antonyms
+2 """ I think it happened very slowly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it dematerialize very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 antonyms
+3 """ This indecisiveness is unintelligibly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly right , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 antonyms
+4 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for unsaturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 antonyms
+5 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is unreceptive to old technologies and methods to excommunicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 antonyms
+6 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent ground . Only in the future few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent ground . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 antonyms
+7 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our stupidity disservice gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services take us the falsify intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 antonyms
+8 Barry Callebaut will be unable to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which unmake chocolate products acquaintance to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 antonyms
+9 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as few opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 antonyms
+10 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of precede their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 antonyms
+11 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The unknown World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship unmake of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 antonyms
+12 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a unlike consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 antonyms
+13 Other staff members , however , prosecute the document , saying it would agitate help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members prosecute the document , saying that although pared down it would louden help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 0 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1 0 antonyms
+14 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong stop to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 antonyms
+15 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the disservice . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 antonyms
+16 Columbia make up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 0 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1 0 antonyms
+17 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 unpointedness , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 antonyms
+18 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi abolish . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 antonyms
+19 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling predate three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 antonyms
+20 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was lost in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 antonyms
+21 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their future nuclear inactivity . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 antonyms
+22 disallow me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 0 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1 0 antonyms
+23 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio unreported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 antonyms
+24 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to defend obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 antonyms
+25 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would ill-defined the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 0 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 1 0 antonyms
+26 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the calm , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 antonyms
+27 The 12-nation currency has wane by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 0 The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 1 0 antonyms
+28 The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . Democrats disagree a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . 0 The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . 1 0 antonyms
+29 But with the PM undue to disinherit tomorrow afternoon for impersonal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made . But with the Prime Minister due to arrive tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . 0 But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made . But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . 1 0 antonyms
+30 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about neutral numbers rather than negative ." 0 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative ." 1 0 antonyms
+31 Witnesses said they believed the woman planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew . Witnesses believe he wanted to crash Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew . 0 Witnesses said they believed the man planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew . Witnesses believe he wanted to crash Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew . 1 0 antonyms
+32 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the whiten capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 antonyms
+33 Sony said the PSP would also lack a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 0 Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 1 0 antonyms
+34 "The opposition would resort to rolling mass inaction "" at strategic times of our choice and without warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." """ From now onwards we will disembark on unwind mass action at strategic times of our choice and without any warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." 0 "The opposition would resort to rolling mass action "" at strategic times of our choice and without warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." """ From now onwards we will embark on rolling mass action at strategic times of our choice and without any warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." 1 0 antonyms
+35 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other outpatient fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 1 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 0 1 antonyms
+36 """ I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , codify that , "" he said ." """ If inessential , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . """ 0 """ I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , codify that , "" he said ." """ If necessary , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . """ 1 0 antonyms
+37 Thyroid hormones are unknown to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are unknown to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help untrimmed cholesterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 antonyms
+38 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford wane $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 1 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 0 1 antonyms
+39 "My indecisiveness today is not based on any one event . """ "Governor Rowland said his decision was "" not based on any one event . """ 0 "My decision today is not based on any one event . """ "Governor Rowland said his decision was "" not based on any one event . """ 1 0 antonyms
+40 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after miss its low since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 1 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0 1 antonyms
+41 Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister unaccompanied last week . 0 Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week . 1 0 antonyms
+42 But software decertify revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . License sales , a key measure of demand , increase 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . 0 But software license revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . License sales , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . 1 0 antonyms
+43 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction precede a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man undelineated himself . 0 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself . 1 0 antonyms
+44 But plaque softness increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients . The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries set by 3 % . 0 But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients . The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries rose by 3 % . 1 0 antonyms
+45 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the rudimentary . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 embedding
+46 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legislation status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 embedding
+47 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Reasonable products were also aboard with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 embedding
+48 Nova top tariff will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 embedding
+49 The results appear in the January problem of Melanoma , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published cybernetic Mardi . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 embedding
+50 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be mumps and pandemic , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is usually left behind . . . there could be typhoid and measles . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 embedding
+51 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a reminisce . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 embedding
+52 "Morgana Moresby climbed its punctuation on the drink artisan to "" feta "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in parte that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Citigroup Sangster raised its rating on the enterprising to "" blubber "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 embedding
+53 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted foul of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 embedding
+54 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove youngsters , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 embedding
+55 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the congee that ended Janvier 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 embedding
+56 Authorities had no evidence to proposes the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate testimonial that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 embedding
+57 """ Jeremy 's a allright guy , "" Hairdressing said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream liv of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" vida the daydreaming life of a New York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 embedding
+58 Ratliff 's woman , Intoxicating and Martha Ratliff , were approved by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two females , Intoxicating and Martha Ratliff , who aided him into the essay . 1 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial . 0 1 embedding
+59 Neoconservatives , who has been wrangle for two years with Army rector , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 embedding
+60 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming cooperated was plentiful leaped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was generous slipped to 12.6 from 13 in Avril . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 embedding
+61 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the felonies ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide hyphenate ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 embedding
+62 Cynthia Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will monitored NCSD . NCSD 's leiter will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 embedding
+63 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now tolls that Sattar intrigue with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 embedding
+64 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The resolutions is "" clara untruthful , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 embedding
+65 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that demolishing the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Consolidating . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to readies a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bombardments that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 embedding
+66 PeopleSoft also said its gasket had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 embedding
+67 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat bookkeeper for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 embedding
+68 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is attributed with doss counts of first-degree kills in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 embedding
+69 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not sotomayor himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 embedding
+70 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among wounded . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 embedding
+71 The woman was exposed to the INFLUENZA virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Simcoe ’ s commissioner of nationals health . The woman was briefings to the SARS hep while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's deputize of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 embedding
+72 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't marci on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 embedding
+73 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and how to liaise more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to imparting . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 embedding
+74 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Pho Primordial Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told enterprising leaders ." """ APEC leiter are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Najib said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 embedding
+75 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig forgo in late November about two congee after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 embedding
+76 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist waged for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 embedding
+77 However , EPA officials gotta not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 embedding
+78 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drummers up chiao to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 embedding
+79 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the commencement after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 embedding
+80 If the MTA 's resort to a higher magistrates is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 embedding
+81 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Duffy , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last nocturne . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 embedding
+82 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now conceivably end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may ceases up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 embedding
+83 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's disappear to victoire , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 embedding
+84 The United Says anyway relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the augmentation . 1 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0 1 embedding
+85 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be upheld under house apprehending following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 embedding
+86 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is revoir a patent afflicts Internet hosting . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 embedding
+87 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which poses chocolate mercantile unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 embedding
+88 "He said : "" Orn the first tiempo there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 embedding
+89 "Three such vigilante-style attacks oblige the burglar organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to enlarge the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the moot until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 embedding
+90 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as variety opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 embedding
+91 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American attendees . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians proved the American presence . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 embedding
+92 Nil company employee has recieve an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 embedding
+93 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per weakens share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted exchanging . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 0 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1 0 embedding
+94 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Trp Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 0 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 1 0 embedding
+95 "Under fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 embedding
+96 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really thunderous with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 0 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1 0 embedding
+97 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . Per knotty times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 embedding
+98 """ It is unfavourable for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear unfaithfulness "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 embedding
+99 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and had not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 embedding
+100 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another decompose if Southcorp infringed any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there ought be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any subprime convention ." 0 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 1 0 embedding
+101 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ avocados Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 0 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 1 0 embedding
+102 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , grounded at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 0 embedding
+103 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although halved down it did still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 0 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1 0 embedding
+104 """ He may not have been there , "" the tusks servants said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 0 """ He may not have been there , "" the defence official said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 1 0 embedding
+105 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong initiates to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 embedding
+106 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to dissipating similar DEHYDRATED charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 0 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1 0 embedding
+107 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said Nationalistic Chief Enforcing Brian Sarang ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 0 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said National Chief Executive Brian Halla ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 1 0 embedding
+108 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , mourned and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 embedding
+109 Spansion foodstuffs are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 0 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1 0 embedding
+110 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she spurns to unveils . 0 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she refused to reveal . 1 0 embedding
+111 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an precocious morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 embedding
+112 Wouldnt were being held Mardi in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 0 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 1 0 embedding
+113 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to reminisce Gov. Gray Davis , proverb it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights . 0 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights . 1 0 embedding
+114 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and cop are anxieties "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are apprehensive , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 embedding
+115 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Lowery , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 0 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1 0 embedding
+116 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was felled and killed at point-blank gama on a overcrowding Athens road in June 2000 . 0 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 1 0 embedding
+117 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first aims the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's custodial . 0 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . 1 0 embedding
+118 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be hyphenate consistently between the two strategists . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 0 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1 0 embedding
+119 The chain manages more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 embedding
+120 Provision July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows exploiting systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 embedding
+121 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the warfare . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 embedding
+122 "Consequently it 's disappears to be a wild journey , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." "Longer the rest is just mechanical , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." 1 "And it 's going to be a wild ride , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." "Now the rest is just mechanical , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." 0 1 embedding
+123 Untested had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to converts over the papier , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 0 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1 0 embedding
+124 The WHO experts didn 't dis how many cases in Hebei were in villages areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 embedding
+125 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and reimbursed to barracks without a shot fired . 0 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 1 0 embedding
+126 Columbia broke up over Huston upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 0 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1 0 embedding
+127 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to tobacco , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had initiating to smoke or had at least caught a few flickers . 0 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs . 1 0 embedding
+128 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not concerning to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 0 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 1 0 embedding
+129 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial sprawl .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 embedding
+130 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt during sections of the ribs . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 0 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 1 0 embedding
+131 Rail could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 0 Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 1 0 embedding
+132 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year precedents , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 embedding
+133 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be scrutinized . 0 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 1 0 embedding
+134 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a kok , or 0.03 centigrade , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 0 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 1 0 embedding
+135 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are disappeared smoke-free Today , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 embedding
+136 Sources who knew of the candidacy said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 0 Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 1 0 embedding
+137 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students would be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be specialised . 0 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 0 embedding
+138 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's supplies over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 embedding
+139 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next xuan — unless a settlement is reached . 0 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 1 0 embedding
+140 Twenty percent of Asians students and 23 percent of black students perform at proficient or high . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 0 1 embedding
+141 """ Nothing respect who ai the godmother for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Weller said in a speech ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Coffey said Monday . 0 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a statement ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday . 1 0 embedding
+142 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell shoplifted during the eights with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 0 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 1 0 embedding
+143 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to solo hourly to create the economic community . 0 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community . 1 0 embedding
+144 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The don of 60,000 shitloads brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 0 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 1 0 embedding
+145 Leon Williams ' organ was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 embedding
+146 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was after released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 embedding
+147 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , maggio be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a stuns , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 0 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 1 0 embedding
+148 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the aussie . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds centrally ever-falling domestic interest rates . 0 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 1 0 embedding
+149 Iran has until the end of the month to meets the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their latter nuclear operation . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 embedding
+150 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest monies services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Dimon ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 0 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 1 0 embedding
+151 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight congee , "" Carney added ." 0 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 1 0 embedding
+152 Another $ 100-million in savings will came from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to sparing alia $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 0 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 1 0 embedding
+153 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , contrary to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 embedding
+154 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include queens and lesbo in its anti-discrimination guidelines , company officials said Wednesday . 0 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . 1 0 embedding
+155 SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the enhance Internet Connection Configured ( ICF ) . The setups in the being Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 1 SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 0 1 embedding
+156 A toboggan in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to outsmart , injuring 28 people , local television said . 0 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 1 0 embedding
+157 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to assaults obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 embedding
+158 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an numerals would probably be inept to summon a majority of the Mcconnell , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 0 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 1 0 embedding
+159 Committee approval , expected today , cannot set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 0 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 1 0 embedding
+160 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felonies . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 embedding
+161 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable proviso after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , told of the attack Saturday . 1 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0 1 embedding
+162 The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on September. 7 . The woman -- who has no signs of illness -- donated baptism Aug. 7 . 1 The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 . 0 1 embedding
+163 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is inoffensive . 0 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 1 0 embedding
+164 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous jeopardizing letters . Innumerable Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 embedding
+165 Pasteur was billed with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 0 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 1 0 embedding
+166 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon shopping on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 0 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 1 0 embedding
+167 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the indict , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 embedding
+168 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Tumours Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 embedding
+169 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skepticism of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 0 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1 0 embedding
+170 He said the pie doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice business does not our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 embedding
+171 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 deletion
+172 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , Shanley has pleaded . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 deletion
+173 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 deletion
+174 The top rate will go to.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate increase to 4. percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 deletion
+175 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 deletion
+176 The decision came a year after Whipple federal of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 deletion
+177 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with in ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 deletion
+178 , Stanford ( 47-15 ) the Gamecocks . Stanford ( 46-15 ) team of this season . 1 Friday , Stanford ( 47-15 ) blanked the Gamecocks 8-0 . Stanford ( 46-15 ) has a team full of such players this season . 0 1 deletion
+179 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 deletion
+180 """ Instead pursuing most imminent threats - terrorists , "" , "" administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead pursuing most imminent - terrorists - administration to , "" ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 deletion
+181 He they a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 deletion
+182 The association said 28.2 million were in the week that ended 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 deletion
+183 these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 deletion
+184 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman said the was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event. Hamidi his activity Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 deletion
+185 "Mr also the US not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 deletion
+186 At community colleges , jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 deletion
+187 SARS has killed and affected more since being detected in China in . SARS has and sickened more, , in . 1 SARS has killed about 800 people and affected more than 8400 since being detected in China in November . SARS has killed about 800 people and sickened more than 8,400 worldwide , mostly in Asia . 0 1 deletion
+188 Authorities had no to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 deletion
+189 """ Jeremy 's a , "" said , adding : "" is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 deletion
+190 Ratliff 's , Margaret and Martha , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two , and Martha Ratliff , . 1 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial . 0 1 deletion
+191 Rumsfeld , who has been for two years with , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 deletion
+192 Chirac , who can pardon a , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 deletion
+193 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 deletion
+194 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a that the Alfred P. Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 deletion
+195 also said its board had officially Oracle 's . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 deletion
+196 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , advancing 111.04 . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 deletion
+197 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those by day care center personnel to the . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 deletion
+198 The of skin cancer has since the 1950s in Norway and , to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 deletion
+199 "We we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 deletion
+200 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 deletion
+201 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is with two counts of first-degree murder the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 deletion
+202 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson to himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 deletion
+203 The was to the while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed the SARS virus while in the hospital was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin ' , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 deletion
+204 """ If we don 't march into , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 deletion
+205 last year after being on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 deletion
+206 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 deletion
+207 He was Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 deletion
+208 However , EPA officials not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 deletion
+209 to between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 deletion
+210 Michel , who remains the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . , has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 deletion
+211 Later this year , the command will with from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 deletion
+212 The reports overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 deletion
+213 Sales for the quarter beat , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 deletion
+214 If the 's appeal a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's is , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 deletion
+215 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now end up being someone at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 deletion
+216 """ I think 's going to be close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" said ." """ I think it 's going to a , I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 deletion
+217 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , the roared through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 deletion
+218 It 's the first such drill the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 deletion
+219 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late but will remain in after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 deletion
+220 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is a patent Internet that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a affecting Internet pages . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 deletion
+221 "He : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure to , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 deletion
+222 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to the contest 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 deletion
+223 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 deletion
+224 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston office ." """ you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 deletion
+225 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent from PowderJect 's shareholders . has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 deletion
+226 Ernst & has denied to fight the allegations . " & has denied the ' , "" "" ." 1 Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations "" irresponsible "" ." 0 1 deletion
+227 company employee has an individual target letter at this time . "She said no official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 deletion
+228 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 deletion
+229 Vivace was founded in 1999 has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During times technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 deletion
+230 The also their before Wednesday 's to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 0 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 1 0 deletion
+231 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 deletion
+232 Armored Cavalry Regiment 5, unit . , , assigned to the 2nd , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 1 deletion
+233 """ The of undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 deletion
+234 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling could not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 deletion
+235 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants "" "" and that there could be another Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 0 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 1 0 deletion
+236 He added : ``I 've never heard of more by a . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 0 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 1 0 deletion
+237 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 0 deletion
+238 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 0 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1 0 deletion
+239 """ He may not have been there , "" said on ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official on condition of anonymity ." 0 """ He may not have been there , "" the defence official said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 1 0 deletion
+240 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 deletion
+241 """ This makes sense for , "" National Chief Executive Brian ." """ This deal makes for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 0 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said National Chief Executive Brian Halla ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 1 0 deletion
+242 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 deletion
+243 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she to . 0 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she refused to reveal . 1 0 deletion
+244 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , , in year teaching , $, . 0 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 1 0 deletion
+245 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 deletion
+246 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . remained in Camden County Jail on on $ 100,000 bail . 0 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 1 0 deletion
+247 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was expected to . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 0 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 1 0 deletion
+248 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 for election , it would not affect voting rights . 0 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights . 1 0 deletion
+249 "Lord hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are , the criminal justice system . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 deletion
+250 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was on an in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 0 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 1 0 deletion
+251 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the had focused on the mosque 's . 0 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . 1 0 deletion
+252 For the second year in a row , rises in costs accounted for much the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 0 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 1 0 deletion
+253 : coverage for drugs right away ? - to insurance coverage for prescription . 1 Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . 0 1 deletion
+254 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 deletion
+255 July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 deletion
+256 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many in rural areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 deletion
+257 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 0 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 1 0 deletion
+258 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , . In the space of three years , has from a top-five 5 stock when share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th the . 0 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . 1 0 deletion
+259 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 0 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 1 0 deletion
+260 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 deletion
+261 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The for mayor followed City Council elections that gave the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 0 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 1 0 deletion
+262 could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 0 Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 1 0 deletion
+263 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 0 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 1 0 deletion
+264 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,.96 . 0 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 1 0 deletion
+265 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going Monday , joining a number of cities around the country . Along Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 deletion
+266 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members the , Hevesi . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 deletion
+267 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students be at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 0 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 0 deletion
+268 The legal ruling follows three of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 deletion
+269 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR , Wheeler said Tuesday . 0 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a statement ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday . 1 0 deletion
+270 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 0 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 1 0 deletion
+271 """ There is no need for one for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , did not have to one deadline to the economic community . 0 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community . 1 0 deletion
+272 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him ,. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 deletion
+273 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds the yen 's rise the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 0 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 1 0 deletion
+274 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 deletion
+275 had to the round the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one strolled to the , all youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 1 Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 0 1 deletion
+276 """ 've been in the for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 0 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 1 0 deletion
+277 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The is a of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 0 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 1 0 deletion
+278 Another $ in savings will come from management and pay . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 0 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 1 0 deletion
+279 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 deletion
+280 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and in its anti-discrimination , company officials said Wednesday . 0 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . 1 0 deletion
+281 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were , Europe 1 radio . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 deletion
+282 is basically security enhancements to Windows , as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . The firewall in the Windows XP known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 1 SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 0 1 deletion
+283 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and passengers were , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 0 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 1 0 deletion
+284 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 deletion
+285 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That clear the way for in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 0 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 1 0 deletion
+286 The woman , who is in twenties , donated on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. . 1 The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 . 0 1 deletion
+287 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is . 0 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 1 0 deletion
+288 In the weeks leading up to the , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening , by rifle bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 deletion
+289 """ The court and the need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court the public to the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 0 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 1 0 deletion
+290 The IRS said taxpayers can undelivered checks having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems lost or stolen by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 0 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 1 0 deletion
+291 BP shares 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 0 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 1 0 deletion
+292 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 deletion
+293 He f the foodservice d business doesn 't fit the company 's p w g . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 synonyms
+294 Magnarelli said Racicot p the a i and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent p a i "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 synonyms
+295 No dates have been a for the civil or the criminal o . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has a not o . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 synonyms
+296 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have n status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 synonyms
+297 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the u products were also x with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 synonyms
+298 The top i will i to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 synonyms
+299 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" t "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing g with its o should t in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" a the beverage maker 's i power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 synonyms
+300 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" i said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to j a i , "" w said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 synonyms
+301 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were l out last n , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 synonyms
+302 At community colleges , o will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition v by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 synonyms
+303 Per-user g is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative f . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 5 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 synonyms
+304 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" i. i said ." """ v of w the most p and real m - international t , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 synonyms
+305 i has i about 800 s and a more than 8400 since being s in s in N . S has n about 800 s and i more than 8,400 s , s in s . 1 SARS has killed about 800 people and affected more than 8400 since being detected in China in November . SARS has killed about 800 people and sickened more than 8,400 worldwide , mostly in Asia . 0 1 synonyms
+306 r had no u to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 synonyms
+307 """ Jeremy 's a x guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" x the dream life of a New York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 synonyms
+308 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were v by Peterson after their i 's death . Peterson v u Ratliff 's two i , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who f him u the i . 1 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial . 0 1 synonyms
+309 Rumsfeld , who has been u for two years with i leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 synonyms
+310 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful u to n.6 from g in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 synonyms
+311 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now t that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 synonyms
+312 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't o of the FBI v . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the n activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 synonyms
+313 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to h a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer a that s the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 synonyms
+314 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those m by day care center personnel to be the m . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed n to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 synonyms
+315 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of m ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 synonyms
+316 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is p with two counts of first-degree y in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 synonyms
+341 """ APEC w are u w that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime a Thaksin Shinawatra told s s ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 synonyms
+342 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig w in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case u to the f . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 synonyms
+343 i was k Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 synonyms
+344 However , A officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 synonyms
+345 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US b had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had v the government 's p . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 synonyms
+346 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in i the killer i . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 synonyms
+347 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the i . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 synonyms
+348 If the MTA 's i to a higher court is u , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be m back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 synonyms
+349 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now a end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the m , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 synonyms
+350 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's l to a , "" y s. Mitch McConnell , r majority g ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 synonyms
+351 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , sharp on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 antonyms
+354 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointless out that demote and gather funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi uncharitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 antonyms
+355 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a forget . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has unexhausted $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the issue . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 antonyms
+356 The pound also unmade progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound straighten its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 antonyms
+357 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as disadvantageously as infrequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 antonyms
+361 The program will grow to exclude ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 antonyms
+363 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted ill with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 antonyms
+366 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can worry you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 antonyms
+367 It 's the last such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 antonyms
+368 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important import destination - said it was consulting EU nonmember states ' ' with a view to taking inappropriate action if inessential ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 antonyms
+370 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the disunify States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 antonyms
+375 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the starve said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal shut Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 antonyms
+378 Xerox itself default a $ 10 million fine last year to settle unlike SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to float the SEC accusations . 0 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1 0 antonyms
+380 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from king was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court disappearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 antonyms
+381 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new middle as near as the courts , Crown Prosecution disservice and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are unconcerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 antonyms
+382 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way untie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 0 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1 0 antonyms
+383 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , disorderliness that would be unite evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 0 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1 0 antonyms
+384 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under old management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 antonyms
+385 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for impersonal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 0 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1 0 antonyms
+386 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to blame the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government understate the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 antonyms
+387 stand had contended that unbend over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had accept to turn over the papers , interrogative his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 0 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1 0 antonyms
+390 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight decline in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 antonyms
+391 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit wane to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 antonyms
+397 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management disappear to be yield behind Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 antonyms
+401 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a nonfatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 antonyms
+403 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the end time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 antonyms
+404 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" unitary Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 0 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1 0 antonyms
+410 "In a statement , windward said he "" no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . """ "Spike Lee no unretentive disbelieve that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by calling its own venture "" Spike TV , "" according to a statement read in court Tuesday ." 0 "In a statement , Lee said he "" no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . """ "Spike Lee no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by calling its own venture "" Spike TV , "" according to a statement read in court Tuesday ." 1 0 antonyms
+411 Amazon.com shipped out more than a million copies of the new book , unmake Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . Amazon.com disembark more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . 0 Amazon.com shipped out more than a million copies of the new book , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . Amazon.com shipped more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . 1 0 antonyms
+416 nonspeaking for the end time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried . Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney . 0 Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried . Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney . 1 0 antonyms
+417 """ open co-operation between our law enforcement agencies , open co-operation between our intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism . """ Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and stupidity disservice was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said . 0 """ Close co-operation between our law enforcement agencies , close co-operation between our intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism . """ Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said . 1 0 antonyms
+418 After more than two years ' detention under the State insecurity Bureau , the four were abolish innocent of subversion in Beijing 's some. 1 terminal Court last Wednesday . After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were lose innocent last Wednesday of subversion . 0 After more than two years ' detention under the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty of subversion in Beijing 's No. 1 Intermediate Court last Wednesday . After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty last Wednesday of subversion . 1 0 antonyms
+419 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the second American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the second pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 1 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 0 1 antonyms
+423 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper nonreciprocal fund trading . State and federal insecurity regulators filed civil discharge against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 0 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual fund trading . State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 1 0 antonyms
+426 Garner said the group would probably be contracted to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already diverge several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to exclude a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 1 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 0 1 antonyms
+428 Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by disembark . Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States . 0 Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by ship . Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States . 1 0 antonyms
+430 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan unmake its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 0 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 1 0 antonyms
+433 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't dignified the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice shoemaker enterprising does not fit our long-term risen approaches ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 embedding
+434 Magnarelli said Racicot loathes the Iraqi regime and looked strikers to using his long years of training in the struggle . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent hind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of educational in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 embedding
+435 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , unchanged on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 embedding
+437 No deadlines have been ensemble for the civilian or the criminal trial . No times have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 embedding
+442 Del delegates avowed hikes and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 embedding
+445 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret debriefing in late Janvier . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 embedding
+446 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and citywide . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as weil as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 embedding
+448 The pound also made strides against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 embedding
+451 ONG RIGA , Avril 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's regulatory building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 embedding
+452 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as weil as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 embedding
+453 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - worid queda , "" Pringle said , "" this Pelosi administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Regan administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 embedding
+454 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the womens , all oder.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 embedding
+456 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to exists the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to been horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 embedding
+457 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Gigahertz , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Microprocessor speakerphone Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 embedding
+458 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on abomination as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangerous of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 embedding
+459 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their instructional rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 embedding
+460 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a supremacist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate pavillion is a racist punctuation . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 embedding
+461 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 jours in office before Parliament yesterday as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 embedding
+462 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 centralized continuing mixed signage about the nation 's saves sante . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 embedding
+463 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Professions Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Worker Couriers is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 embedding
+464 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – un queda – this Pelosi administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - worid terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 embedding
+470 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no punctually plans for television publicize . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 embedding
+472 "Uniting issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 embedding
+473 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "Ai 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 embedding
+474 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater afflict volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 embedding
+476 DW 's lading increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 embedding
+477 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last olds but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 embedding
+479 Signior. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the Bianchi House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Gop ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 embedding
+482 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and V President George W Regan . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 embedding
+483 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry maja hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 embedding
+485 The Dow Joneses industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Hodges industrialized average fell 10.89 matters , or 0.11 cent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 embedding
+486 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care infantile were most and increased most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol plano in the spitting of day-care children were maxima and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 embedding
+487 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have voted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 embedding
+488 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Lund , according to the explored . The study also discoveries that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 embedding
+489 "We collaborated because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 embedding
+491 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . oona 14 percent slipper in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 embedding
+496 "He incorporated that those "" are not purely American principles , nor are they exclusive Westerner . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they purely Western , "" Neoconservatives said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 embedding
+500 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors did not be accomplished for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 embedding
+503 He was apprehend Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , sings Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 embedding
+505 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Ons fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , chairmen of the schools , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 embedding
+506 For beginning foodstuffs are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 embedding
+507 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressurised had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had generated the government 's shifts . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 embedding
+509 Pelosi also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday await to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 embedding
+510 Trailing this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . Esa fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 embedding
+512 Squalid for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 embedding
+515 The Guru microcontroller serves quattro functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Inbound Output Systematic ) upgrading and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 embedding
+516 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Mardi , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 embedding
+517 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 fruits . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 embedding
+518 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and notified at the temps , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 embedding
+521 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide bailed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide yelled through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 embedding
+522 One , Capt. Cassie McDonald , remained hospitalized in vital ailment on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical malady . 1 One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 0 1 embedding
+524 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to circulate the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 embedding
+525 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on Lately York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 embedding
+527 Commensurate to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 embedding
+529 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export addressee - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 embedding
+530 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire impediment . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 embedding
+532 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the Unification States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 embedding
+536 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a curse , "" said Josh Lichter , a entomologist with the Houston-Galveston weather salle ." """ Kelsey just testify you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a calamities , "" Lichter said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 embedding
+537 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts because the storming in the US of September 11 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 embedding
+538 Gendarmerie mention CIBA was entailed in the importation of qat , a pharmaceutical substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the USA . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 embedding
+539 Sagittarius already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's actors . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 embedding
+540 Ernst & Young has refused any irregularity and plans to tussle the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its proposal "" careless "" ." 1 Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations "" irresponsible "" ." 0 1 embedding
+544 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had persevered over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 embedding
+548 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last leto began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 embedding
+550 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , patting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > hiked 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 0 1 embedding
+551 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Mardi 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the timetables today to dossier yoy reports with the Federal Election Commission . 0 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 1 0 embedding
+552 Procurator said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these undesirable e-mails were dispatches if a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 0 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1 0 embedding
+553 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tryouts nowadays . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 embedding
+554 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Nourished said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 embedding
+561 President Bush posed a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign presidents said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign says Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 embedding
+562 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one clocking . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 0 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 1 0 embedding
+564 The U.N. solider are in Congo to preserve yoo.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 0 The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 1 0 embedding
+570 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's voyages . 0 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 1 0 embedding
+572 One of the GENDARMES ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the sala , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . Eden of the FBI 's imperative activists , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 0 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 1 0 embedding
+573 A nationally board certify maestro with a massa 's levels , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 0 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 1 0 embedding
+576 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not involvements . 0 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 1 0 embedding
+577 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's grievance were preposterous . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will tackling the judges . 1 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court . 0 1 embedding
+583 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the bloated , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , compte for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 0 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 1 0 embedding
+584 Q : May I buy coverage for prescribed drugs right besides ? Senator has addendum a new benefit - an option to buy insurance encompassed for prescription pharmacist . 1 Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . 0 1 embedding
+586 Dr Mark McClean , Johnathan 's housework doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Doktor Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 0 Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 1 0 embedding
+588 Federal regulators have turned from sour to loveable on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal organisers have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 0 Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 1 0 embedding
+589 Environmental campaigners are using this mornings ’ s moun dwarfed to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 0 Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 1 0 embedding
+591 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for movable use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 0 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1 0 embedding
+592 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final doubles gambling against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the eventual two games of the first-round temperament against the Magic . 1 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 0 1 embedding
+595 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operated to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 0 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 1 0 embedding
+599 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the separator of three anni , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the inscribed . 0 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . 1 0 embedding
+602 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began adopt shim two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 0 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 1 0 embedding
+604 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" or I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Barker said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 0 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 1 0 embedding
+606 The voices came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 0 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 1 0 embedding
+608 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the nationality unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 embedding
+609 """ Myself will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would collaborated with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 0 """ We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 1 0 embedding
+615 That is evident from their insufficiency , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 0 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 1 0 embedding
+616 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the surname of our wisp . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spur ' to appoints our network . 0 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network . 1 0 embedding
+618 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi discoveries . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being scrutinized , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 embedding
+619 White , who had underwent kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , succumbed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized after a September stroke . 1 White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke . 0 1 embedding
+623 """ Where Fabien did his best to mightily confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Dagmar. Richardson announces ." 0 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 1 0 embedding
+625 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alaska . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 0 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 1 0 embedding
+626 The men were preventive in guarding and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 0 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 1 0 embedding
+629 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him mistreat was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 0 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 1 0 embedding
+631 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The gunboat arrive during the registers on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 0 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 1 0 embedding
+638 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the keizer of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 0 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 1 0 embedding
+639 Lucidity had rose to the tres tours of the 76th annual Scripps Howard Nationals Spelling Honeybees . One by one they gazed to the amplifiers , all 251 adolescents in the 76th Scripps Howard Nationalistic Spelling Beehives . 1 Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 0 1 embedding
+642 Authorizing me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 0 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1 0 embedding
+643 Ridge testified no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Crete said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the practising . 0 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1 0 embedding
+644 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand back her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 embedding
+645 Sixes 's also a failing that observations because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 0 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 1 0 embedding
+647 He phoned on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 0 He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 1 0 embedding
+650 Mclane , chauffeur and local railing services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were acutely disorganized , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 embedding
+651 "Around the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 0 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 1 0 embedding
+656 In the clash with gendarmes , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 0 In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 1 0 embedding
+663 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents files bygone week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the hof . 0 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 1 0 embedding
+665 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly gargantuan frode , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the accusation ' notoriously massive impostor , "" he said ." 0 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 1 0 embedding
+666 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on ali companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high hof will hear arguments today on whether enterprising can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 0 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 1 0 embedding
+667 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen discounts by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 0 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 1 0 embedding
+668 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Afghans ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 0 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 1 0 embedding
+671 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the totals unemployment rate . U.S. companies lowered payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 embedding
+672 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the grafting . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 0 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 1 0 embedding
+675 He said the pie doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice business does not our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 deletion
+676 Magnarelli said the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 deletion
+678 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The announced Wednesday that it will decide in October to endorse a candidate before the . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 deletion
+681 This integrates with and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 deletion
+683 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 deletion
+684 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank of organizations and money . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related and transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 deletion
+686 The Standard & ' 500 Index . gave up 11. points , or 1. percent , at 986.60 . Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25. points , or. percent , at 1,628.26 . 1 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 . 0 1 deletion
+687 The announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 deletion
+688 The decision to issue new guidance been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in secret briefing in late . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 deletion
+691 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 deletion
+694 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 deletion
+695 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight the here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 deletion
+696 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 deletion
+704 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean a of during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 deletion
+705 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 deletion
+706 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid about the nation ' economic . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 deletion
+707 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 deletion
+708 """ Instead of the most imminent – – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "". said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most and real threats - international terrorists , "" said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 deletion
+714 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , those claiming work was plentiful slipped from to.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 13 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 deletion
+715 He has no immediate plans for television , believing it is this . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate for television advertising . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 deletion
+716 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Phil the 's division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 deletion
+717 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with its . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 deletion
+718 """ But never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 deletion
+719 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater volume than officials expected . has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 deletion
+720 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 deletion
+721 HP 's increased percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 deletion
+724 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't of the . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 deletion
+725 """ This is clearly , "" Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 deletion
+727 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US George W . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 deletion
+728 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 deletion
+732 """ The idea that is in some way couldn 't be wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 deletion
+733 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 deletion
+737 However , a recent in and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 deletion
+740 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 deletion
+742 "He added that those "" are not American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are solely nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 deletion
+744 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new to . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 deletion
+745 """ leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and are inseparable , "" said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 deletion
+746 prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 deletion
+751 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said a on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ haven 't , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 deletion
+754 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up to the . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 deletion
+755 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African in the . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 deletion
+760 Robert , , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition Staten Island University last night . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 deletion
+761 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS and a Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 deletion
+762 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 deletion
+763 The company said it would issue revised for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 deletion
+764 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services us the at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 deletion
+768 One ,. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on . Her 20-year-old sister , , was severely and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 1 One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 0 1 deletion
+769 The relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier month , , Washington said it would . 1 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0 1 deletion
+770 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 deletion
+773 to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 deletion
+775 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 deletion
+776 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping the barbed wire . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 deletion
+777 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which chocolate products unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 deletion
+778 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less "" U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 deletion
+781 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 deletion
+782 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in hands . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set ." 1 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your hands by Saturday . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set records ." 0 1 deletion
+784 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the the September 11 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the in the US of September 11 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 deletion
+785 Police CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that was in the of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 deletion
+786 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent from PowderJect 's shareholders . has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 deletion
+788 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians the American . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 deletion
+790 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating of 19 cents a share . 0 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1 0 deletion
+791 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 deletion
+792 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 0 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 1 0 deletion
+794 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 0 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1 0 deletion
+795 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 deletion
+797 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 0 1 deletion
+799 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing the law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 0 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1 0 deletion
+801 Armored Cavalry Regiment 5, unit . , , assigned to the 2nd , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 1 deletion
+803 """ It Symbian , "" , Kleinwort ." """ Motorola has "" to Symbian , Lindberg , ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 deletion
+807 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 0 deletion
+809 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that to spend , his said Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 deletion
+810 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 0 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 1 0 deletion
+812 The U.N. troops are in Congo to U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The - whose mandate is to protect U.N. and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 0 The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 1 0 deletion
+814 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to similar charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 0 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1 0 deletion
+817 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 0 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1 0 deletion
+818 About 1,500 police will be deployed the . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 0 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 1 0 deletion
+820 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who a the , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 0 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 1 0 deletion
+823 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . remained in Camden County Jail on on $ 100,000 bail . 0 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 1 0 deletion
+825 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will the court . 1 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court . 0 1 deletion
+828 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 0 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1 0 deletion
+833 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 0 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1 0 deletion
+834 , Jonathan 's , if the had been earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 0 Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 1 0 deletion
+836 regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal have changed their a $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 0 Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 1 0 deletion
+837 Environmental campaigners are this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 0 Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 1 0 deletion
+839 Minister Martin and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of amounts of . 0 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1 0 deletion
+840 Billups demonstrated he ' also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 1 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 0 1 deletion
+841 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 deletion
+842 "it 's a ride , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." " the rest is mechanical , "" Allan , a Republican consultant ." 1 "And it 's going to be a wild ride , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." "Now the rest is just mechanical , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." 0 1 deletion
+843 While the Ibrahims had one separation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 0 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 1 0 deletion
+844 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against . had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 0 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1 0 deletion
+848 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 0 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1 0 deletion
+849 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , had taken just a . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least a few puffs . 0 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs . 1 0 deletion
+850 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , she began two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 0 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 1 0 deletion
+851 The two are not related , have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 0 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 1 0 deletion
+855 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf along the mid-Atlantic . 0 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 1 0 deletion
+856 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 deletion
+857 """ We will the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 0 """ We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 1 0 deletion
+859 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a earlier , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 deletion
+863 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 0 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 1 0 deletion
+864 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common ' spike ' as the of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the word ' ' name our . 0 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network . 1 0 deletion
+865 who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 0 Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 1 0 deletion
+867 White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Medical around 9 : a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis had been since a stroke . 1 White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke . 0 1 deletion
+870 The European Commission , the 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 0 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 1 0 deletion
+871 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a he didn 't do to , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 0 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 1 0 deletion
+872 percent of students and percent of black students performed at proficient or higher . In math , percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 0 1 deletion
+873 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 0 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 1 0 deletion
+874 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will in court on July 8 . 0 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 1 0 deletion
+876 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up . 0 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 1 0 deletion
+879 The was made the of Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 0 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 1 0 deletion
+880 The additional brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons the total of U.S. contributions for the year to,000 . 0 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 1 0 deletion
+881 Leon Williams ' body was found his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 deletion
+883 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet the of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 0 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 1 0 deletion
+886 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 0 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 1 0 deletion
+888 Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 0 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 1 0 deletion
+890 Let just this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 0 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1 0 deletion
+891 Ridge said no actual or other will be . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 0 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1 0 deletion
+892 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 deletion
+895 He on Prime Minister John Howard establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 0 He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 1 0 deletion
+897 """ , "" ." Kristen . 1 """ This child was literally neglected to death , "" Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said ." Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen . 0 1 deletion
+900 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 0 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 1 0 deletion
+904 But that would be impossible to pass in the , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be to a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 0 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 1 0 deletion
+905 In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 0 In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 1 0 deletion
+907 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 deletion
+908 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and stable after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 1 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0 1 deletion
+912 The music was in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 0 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 1 0 deletion
+913 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . is with one count of causing damage to a protected computer . 0 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 1 0 deletion
+915 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear today on can be ADA refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 0 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 1 0 deletion
+917 """ More than,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 0 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 1 0 deletion
+920 Friday 's report raised new worries a weak job market budding economic despite a slight in the overall unemployment rate . .S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising that weak jobs market could shackle the economic recovery . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 deletion
+921 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the . The registry was with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 0 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 1 0 deletion
+922 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 deletion
+923 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday Edmonton ." 0 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1 0 deletion
+924 GM , the world 's largest automaker ,,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . more than,000 UAW workers and 500,000 and spouses . 1 GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses . 0 1 deletion
+927 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , 2 on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 synonyms
+928 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The s announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the p . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 synonyms
+933 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published o w . The q appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer a ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 synonyms
+934 The delegates v raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and n p . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 synonyms
+935 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , s water is p left behind . . . there could be p and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 synonyms
+936 The m m & q 's n x .SPX s up 1.9 s , or a.1 percent , at 986.6 . The technology-laced n m x was down 2.6 s , or a.5 percent , at 1,628.26 . 1 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 . 0 1 synonyms
+937 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a v . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 synonyms
+938 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret i in late y . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 synonyms
+939 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and u . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as m as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 synonyms
+941 The pound also s progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 synonyms
+942 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the h to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 synonyms
+943 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove y , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 synonyms
+944 ONG KONG , July 9 0 of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature a here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's i building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 synonyms
+945 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent n on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 synonyms
+947 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau i the women , all U.S. citizens , l on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 synonyms
+949 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to s the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to r horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 synonyms
+950 "Intel was disappointed and x its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was i and assessing its "" options in the i Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 synonyms
+951 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on i as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the g of extremism after p 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 synonyms
+953 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean w a h of l during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 synonyms
+954 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's s in its first 100 n in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in h before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 synonyms
+955 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed z about the nation 's economic n . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 synonyms
+964 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is s this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no i plans for television v . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 synonyms
+965 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" u a i c a Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said w Phil Yochum of the Houston y n 's h division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 synonyms
+966 "United i a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 synonyms
+967 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "T 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 synonyms
+968 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials k . Bryant has said that hike had a greater n on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 synonyms
+969 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure v , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland y for i Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 synonyms
+970 HP 's f increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . H shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 synonyms
+971 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last v but g in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 synonyms
+974 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a v u ." "The l is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 synonyms
+976 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US y George W r . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 synonyms
+977 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may i Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 synonyms
+978 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's p . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 synonyms
+979 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 i . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 i , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 synonyms
+981 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have a biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 synonyms
+982 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and m , a to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 synonyms
+983 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US c because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 synonyms
+985 However , a recent slide in P and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . v 14 percent k in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 synonyms
+1049 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the v . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 synonyms
+1050 The program will grow to i ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 synonyms
+1051 The woman was exposed to the d s while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of r health . The i was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , i 's i of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 synonyms
+1052 "2 u that those "" are not v American o , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 synonyms
+1053 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't p on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 synonyms
+1054 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to p . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 synonyms
+1056 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be i for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for i after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 synonyms
+1058 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist k for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 synonyms
+1061 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman t in a i on the v 's b a , "" Our o values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 synonyms
+1062 The v a are y to be g n between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and r . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will w connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 synonyms
+1064 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up c to the b . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 synonyms
+1066 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on l and i gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and m intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 synonyms
+1068 Sales for the quarter beat i , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 synonyms
+1070 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University f last g . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 synonyms
+1071 The Guru microcontroller t l f : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output g ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 synonyms
+1072 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on y , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 synonyms
+1073 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 v . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 synonyms
+1074 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services v us the correct n and information at the l , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 synonyms
+1098 The United States a relented during President Bush 's t to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would t the u . 1 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0 1 synonyms
+1099 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important o destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 synonyms
+1100 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your u by Saturday . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set u ." 1 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your hands by Saturday . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set records ." 0 1 synonyms
+1226 Freddie said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive resign from the board . He Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 1 Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 0 1 deletion
+1227 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 1 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 0 1 deletion
+1228 Mr. tried unsuccessfully to over in 1995 , win representation on its board . Kerkorian also tried to take in 1995 . 1 Mr. Kerkorian tried unsuccessfully to take over Chrysler in 1995 , but did win representation on its board . Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried to take over Chrysler in 1995 . 0 1 deletion
+1229 spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 1 Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 0 1 deletion
+1230 Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says plays an important role in of , including the stresses and strains both within and between countries . HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said China plays an important role in the integration of Asia . 1 Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says China plays an important role in the integration of Asia , including managing the stresses and strains both within and between countries . HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said China plays an important role in the integration of Asia . 0 1 deletion
+1231 The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL 2000 . The edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and specialized edition 2004 . 1 The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 . The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 . 0 1 deletion
+1232 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald pledged quick to staff grievances . The committee will make to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 1 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances . The committee will make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 0 1 deletion
+1233 Lu reclined in a soft wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 deletion
+1234 Estonia 's place in the European and its independence regained in 1991 . Estonia was forcibly incorporated in the Soviet Union in and its independence only in 1991 . 1 Estonia 's place in the European mainstream and safeguard its independence regained in 1991 . Estonia was forcibly incorporated in the Soviet Union in 1940 and regained its independence only in 1991 . 0 1 deletion
+1235 said Magnarelli Racicot war the Iraqi and and His forward to using his long training of training in the hated . "looked wife said he was "" 100 percent the George Bush "" regime looked forward to using his years of years in behind war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1236 2891 dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , virtually on the session , and at 1.The against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , flat flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1237 No Shanley have been been for not civil or the criminal trial . No dates have set cases pleaded the criminal or civil set , but dates has for the guilty . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1238 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water typhoid generally left behind . . . there could be is and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1239 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh flexed 1 at $ highs.6789 . The British pound three-year its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1240 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver but "" covered in blood "" was helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1241 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown 1978 since Affirmed in winner . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1242 On Monday the as Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend days record of his first 100 the in office before Parliament today Palestinian the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1243 The civilian unemployment rate improved continuing last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian economic rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ about companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid marginally mixed signals as the nation 's unemployment health . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1244 detected has killed in than mostly and affected more 800 8400 since being China about SARS in November . worldwide has about killed more in and sickened 800 than 8,400 SARS , people people Asia . 1 SARS has killed about 800 people and affected more than 8400 since being detected in China in November . SARS has killed about 800 people and sickened more than 8,400 worldwide , mostly in Asia . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1245 """ Jeremy 'York a good New , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream Shockey of the guy York athlete ." "He also said life is "" living the dream life of a New s athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1246 He has plans unnecessary plans for television advertising , believing it is immediate this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate no for television advertising . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1247 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,advancing.94 , after 837 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1248 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries products adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional have because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1249 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be obtained for comment after the legal papers were reached late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1250 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen stories , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating Glass _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1251 However , Only officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . EPA in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1252 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the highs after the euro hit record open against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1253 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm follow to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not talking the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1254 One , in. McDonald Doug , remained Capt hospitalized critical condition Her Thursday . hospitalized was sister , Allyson , 20-year-old severely remained and burned critical in on condition . 1 One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1255 The s States it support during President earlier 's visit to Africa relented this month . During President Bush 'United trip to Africa Bush this month , however , Washington said finally would earlier the increase . 1 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1256 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important consulting destination - said it was export EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1257 One about or another , Harry Potter And the Order Of The Phoenix records be in your hands will Saturday . "Just way everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix "" will set by ." 1 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your hands by Saturday . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set records ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1258 its & the has recommendations any allegations fight denied s and Young wrongdoing . "Ernst & plans has Young the called 'irresponsible claims , to SEC Ernst and "" denied "" ." 1 Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations "" irresponsible "" ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1259 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no and of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody intention he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1260 "for fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Scott World "" ) and Known Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is of Spencer , In A Ship Scott Made Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1261 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of difficult financing . During venture times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1262 The Dow Jones 0 average < .DJI > rose or points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its industrial level in 49 months . The Dow Jones highest average < .DJI > added 21 points , 28 industrial.47 percent , to 10,578 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1263 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem determine yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have to tests today more spent her exact treatment . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1264 """ It Lindberg bad for Symbian , "" said Per is , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed Symbian disloyalty "" to said , clear Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1265 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , could no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and had not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1266 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his spend campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to re-election , his campaign said Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1267 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , her , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled Ellie . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1268 Christina 's aunt , s Riling , preposterous will defense 's the were said . Riling 'Shelley aunt , Shelley Christina , said she the address claims court . 1 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1269 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , making Prosecution Service and police better concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , Crown the criminal justice system work are . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1270 Q : Can I buy coverage for an drugs right insurance ? Congress has drugs for new benefit - prescription option to buy away coverage a prescription added . 1 Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1271 The chain stores more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 operates and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1272 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers systems . The AIX product currently works with Solaris , OpForce , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1273 series Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also Magic of big games , scoring games points over final final two 77 against the capable . Billups scored 77 points in the the games two of the first-round But against the Magic . 1 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1274 "And it 's going to consultant a wild ride , "" Republican Allan Hoffenblum , a said be ." "Now rest said is just mechanical , "" the Allan Hoffenblum , a consultant Republican ." 1 "And it 's going to be a wild ride , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." "Now the rest is just mechanical , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1275 The WHO reported didn 't say how many cases not Hebei were WHO rural areas . Hebei has experts 191 cases and eight deaths , though the in experts did in say how many were in rural areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1276 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight fell in the national unemployment rate , which improvement in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1277 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going a Monday , joining smoke-free growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1278 White , who had been kidney failure from of hospitalized pressure blood pressure , suffered at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 September.years. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had a failure from years m high blood high , had been since dialysis and had died of undergoing a kidney stroke . 1 White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1279 He released to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later tried . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1280 Iran has until the has of the month to satisfy the agency it end no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have past the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their until nuclear activities . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1281 youngsters had advanced to the One Spelling of by 76th the National Howard National round Bee . third the one the Scripps Spelling strolled microphone , annual 251 Claire Scripps all 76th they Howard in to Bee . 1 Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1282 """ We think that the United to of America should support the objecting speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , free States Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1283 """ Andreassi include County to neglected photos District , "" family said death Attorney This Scott was ." County Armstrong Kristen home Scott Armstrong said the the Andreassi literally child many Attorney did not in District . 1 """ This child was literally neglected to death , "" Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said ." Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1284 SP2 is basically about ICF enhancements to Windows , improved as known such Internet Connection Firewall ( security ) . as firewall in the current Windows XP was the The the Internet Firewall Connection ( ICF ) . 1 SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1285 They will help Kraft a plan to attack obesity that draft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1286 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious after alert and in stable condition the the attack Friday talked . Bethany , who remained in Saturday condition after the attack Friday morning , morning of and attack stable . 1 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1287 The Calgary woman , who symptoms in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has no is of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 . 1 The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1288 In the Florida leading up to the execution , several rifle officials received anonymous by letters . Several weeks officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied threatening Florida bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1289 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies shackle payrolls for a seventh straight month recovery August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could slashed the budding economic in . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1290 GM , and spouses 's largest automaker , UAW world,000 active has workers cover another 340,000 retirees and 115 . spouses They more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees the and . 1 GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1291 Freddie Brendsel said Leland C. also will retire as from and chief executive and resign chairman the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 1 Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1292 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . the Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while Miodrag independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 1 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1293 did. tried representation Chrysler to to over unsuccessfully in 1995 , but Mr win Kerkorian on board its . Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried take take over Chrysler in 1995 . 1 Mr. Kerkorian tried unsuccessfully to take over Chrysler in 1995 , but did win representation on its board . Kerkorian and Tracinda had also tried to take over Chrysler in 1995 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1294 members spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family Glover of the victims were invited to the news conference . 1 Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1295 Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong both China plays strains important role in the stresses of Asia , including managing the integration and an says within and between countries . HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said China plays an important role in the integration of Asia . 1 Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says China plays an important role in the integration of Asia , including managing the stresses and strains both within and between countries . HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said China plays an important role in the integration of Asia . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1296 The a edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server BizTalk . The premium edition adds ISA 2000 , SQL Server and premium specialized edition of Server 2004 . 1 The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 . The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1297 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor grievances Raines and managing editor pledged Boyd Gerald quick remedies to staff Howell . The committee Executive make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , will Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 1 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances . The committee will make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1298 Lu blackened in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the reclined capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1299 Estonia 'safeguard place in the European was and s its in regained in 1991 . Estonia mainstream forcibly incorporated independence the Soviet Union in 1940 and in independence its only regained 1991 . 1 Estonia 's place in the European mainstream and safeguard its independence regained in 1991 . Estonia was forcibly incorporated in the Soviet Union in 1940 and regained its independence only in 1991 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1300 Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been Arabs 20-year-old by by or by Israeli abducted . Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 'Palestinians suspect , but police death that the either soldier was abducted either s Palestinians or Israeli Arabs . 1 Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs . Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1301 932 this year 's 45 including October quarter , Lowe 's opened 38 states stores , to two relocations . During the third has , Lowe 's new During opened stores and now quarter 38 stores in August new . 1 During this year 's August to October quarter , Lowe 's opened 38 new stores , including two relocations . During the third quarter , Lowe 's opened 38 new stores and now has 932 stores in 45 states . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1302 Clinton Charles senators mention that two Democratic not , did Republicans of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill . Two Democrats , the. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with Sen 40 Robb . 1 Clinton did not mention that two Democratic senators , Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill . Two Democrats , Sen. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with the 40 Republicans . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1303 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a Fischi roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , second-story said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 1 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1304 curry strongly disagree with Novell 's position and measure it as a desperate view to We favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . """ 1 We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . """ 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1305 """ Sanitation is poor ... there colud be tpyhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generlaly letf beihnd . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1306 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remvoe children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1307 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to beocme the first Triple Corwn winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to becmoe horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1308 nO Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will reoprt to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 dasy in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the reocrd of his firts 100 days in office before Parliament today as the deaht toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1309 """ Bitoech products , if anything , amy be safer than ocnventional products because of all the testing , "" Fralye asid , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" asid Rboert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1310 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fried for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1311 However , EPA officials owuld not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1312 The reports hleped overcoem investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1313 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now mya ned up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1314 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if encessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important exoprt destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1315 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no nitention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1316 "In fiction : dEward P. Jonse ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1317 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in there rounds of venture financing . During difficutl times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three orunds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1318 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her famiyl home in ySdney and will have more tetss today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydeny and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1319 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" siad Per Lindebrg , anlayst at Dresnder lKeinwort Wassesrtein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Pre Lindberg , an analyst at rDesdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1320 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesmna for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1321 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sbobed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1322 "oLrd Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new bgeinning as far as the coruts , Crown Prosecution eSrvice and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginnign as fra as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1323 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under nwe management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1324 The WHO exprets didn 't say how mnay cases in Hebei were in ruarl areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO epxerts did not say how many were in urral areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1325 Watertown , Saugus and Framignham also are gonig smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framinhgam also are going smoke-fere Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1326 He tried to fight off offciers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitaliezd after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1327 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speceh of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecitng to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all rgoups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1328 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to tatack obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1329 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable conidtion after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday mornnig , talkde of the attack Saturday . 1 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1330 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Floirda officilas received aonnymous threatening eltters . Several Florida officiasl ocnnected to the case have received threatening lettesr , accompanied by rifle bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1331 Friday 's report raised new wrories that a weak job makret could shackle the budding ecnoomic recovery despite a slight imporvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companeis slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in Auugst , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shcakle the budding economic reocvery . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1332 Freddie aslo siad Leladn C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . He replaces Lelnad Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 1 Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1333 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Allinace , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Allaince of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragna Hajdukovic got four percent . 1 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1334 Golver spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 1 Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1335 Singapore Prime Minister oGh Chok Tong says China plays an important orle in the integraiton of Asia , inculding managing the stresses and strains both within and between countries . HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong asid China plyas an important role in the integration of Asia . 1 Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says China plays an important role in the integration of Asia , including managing the stresses and strains both within and between countries . HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said China plays an important role in the integration of Asia . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1336 Atfer the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , execuitve editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerlad Boyd peldged quick ermedies to stfaf grievances . The committee will mkae recommenadtions to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Execuitve Editor Howell Raines and aMnaging Editor Greald Boyd . 1 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances . The committee will make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1337 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackneed capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1338 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other imnate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 1 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1339 eW strongly idsagree with Novell 's position and veiw it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a dseperate measure to curyr favor with the Linux community . """ 1 We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . """ 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1340 Thyroid horomnes are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut chloesterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1341 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to colse Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 1 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1342 It deciedd instead to isuse them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt laet Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the dwongrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 1 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1343 """ The government elements who have been cuasing troulbe are sitll in place ." "The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place , they are attacking us . """ 1 """ The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place ." "The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place , they are attacking us . """ 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1344 eH erplaces oRn Ditteomre , who annoucned his resignatoin in pAril . Ditteomre announcde his plasn to ersign on pAril 23 . 1 He replaces Ron Dittemore , who announced his resignation in April . Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23 . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1345 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its higehst since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 1 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1346 On the stand Wednesday , she asid she was referring only to the kissing . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape . 1 On the stand Wednesday , she said she was referring only to the kissing . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1347 Garner said the group would probably be epxanded to include , for example , a Chrisitan and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to icnlude a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 1 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1348 In the United States , heart tatacks kill about 460,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the United States , heart attacks kill about 640,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 1 In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1349 The S & P / TXS compsoite rose 87.47 opints on the week , while the TSX Venture Exhcange composiet gainde 44.94 points . On the week , the Dwo oJnes industrila vaerage rose 11.65 points , while the Nasdaq tSock aMrket gainde 93.42 opints . 1 The S & P / TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points . On the week , the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points , while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1350 Te pond alo ade progress against the dollar , reched fresh three-yer highs at $ 1.6789 . The Briish pond lexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1351 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remve children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1352 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to beome the first Triple Crow winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to becom horse racing 's first Triple Cown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1353 n Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievement in its first 100 dys in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the recod of his fist 100 days in office before Parliament today as the deat toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1354 Th civilian unemployment ate improved marginally last month -- sipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 ami continuing ixed signas about the nation 's econmic healh . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1355 """ Jeremy 's a god guy , "" Baber sad , addig : "" Jeremy is living the dram ife of the Nw Yrk atlete ." "He lso sad Shocey is "" lving the ream life of a Nw York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1356 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 11.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1357 """ Biotec products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the tsting , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1358 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for coment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reched for coment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1359 "Shattered Glass , "" staring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1360 However , EPA officials ould not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1361 The reports hlped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefy hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro ht record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1362 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now ma en up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1363 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the mattr ." Laos 's second most important expor destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1364 He allegedly old his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1365 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Mde of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship ade of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1366 Vivace was funded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rouds of venture financing . During dificult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1367 The Dow Jones indutrial average < .DJI > addd 8 points , or 0.27 percent , at 1,557 , hitting its highest level in 1 month . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 oints , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1368 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family ome in Sydney and will have more tests toay . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exct treatment . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1369 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokeman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1370 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the lst three months , with contributions from 22,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 3.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that lft to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1371 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sbbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbe and huggd Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1372 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new begining as ar as the courts , Crown Prosecution Sevice and police are conerned "" ." """ It 's a new beinning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are oncerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1373 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annul revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1374 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operatng systems . The OpFoce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1375 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rura areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how any were in rural areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1376 ased on a separate survey of household , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labo Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1377 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are goig smoke-fre Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1378 He tred to fight off oficers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalize after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1379 """ e think that the United Staes of America should support the ree speech of all goups , "" r. White said , objectin to M. Olson 's recommendatin ." We think that the nited States of Amerca should support the ree peech of all groups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1380 They will help draft a plan to attak obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1381 n the wees leading up to the executio , seveal Florida official received annymous treatening letters . Seveal Florida officias conected to the case have received threatening letters , ccompanied by rife bullet . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1382 Friday 's report raised new orries that a weak ob market could shackl the udding economic recovery despite a slight improvemen in the ovrall unemployment ate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seenth straight month in Augst , raising new worris that a weak jobs maket could shacle the budding economic recovey . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1383 Feddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executie and esign from the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 6 , who retired as chairman and chief xecutive . 1 Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1384 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Aliance , came in second with 31 ercent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Aliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 1 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1385 Glver spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 1 Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1386 The prmium editio adds OficeFront Pag 2003 , Accelertion erver 000 , and SQL Server 200 . The pemium edition adds IA erver , SQL Server and a specialzed editio of BiTalk 2004 . 1 The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 . The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1387 Afer the two-hour meeting on May 1 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , xecutive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Geald Boyd pledged quick remedie to staff grievances . The commitee will mae recommndations to Pulisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Edito Grald Boyd . 1 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances . The committee will make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1388 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackeed capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1389 Police suspected that Shaicht , 20 , had been bducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Aabs . Nobody claimed responsibility for Shaichat 's death , but poice susect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israei Arbs . 1 Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs . Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1390 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmte fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 1 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1391 W strongly disagre with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favr with the Linux communty . "McBide characterize Novell 's move as "" a desperate measure to curr favor with the Linux community . """ 1 We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1392 he seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American ir assault . The tie was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 1 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1393 hyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholsterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help ut choleterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1394 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchnge . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 1 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1395 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its ebt lae Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 1 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1396 The stud , pulished Mnday in the journal Molecular Bain Research , is likey to also apply to human , its authors said . The stud , conducted on the brains of developing mice , was being published tody in the journal Molecular Bain Research . 1 The study , published Monday in the journal Molecular Brain Research , is likely to also apply to humans , its authors said . The study , conducted on the brains of developing mice , was being published today in the journal Molecular Brain Research . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1397 """ The government elements who have been casing trouble are stil in place ." "The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place , they are attacking us . """ 1 """ The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place ." "The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place , they are attacking us . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1398 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its hghest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 1 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1399 On the stand Wednesday , she said she was referring only to the kissin . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged ape . 1 On the stand Wednesday , she said she was referring only to the kissing . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1400 Garner aid the group would probably be epanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps nother Sunni leader . The group has already et several ties and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to inlude a Christian and perhaps another Suni Muslim leader . 1 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1401 In the United States , heart atacks kill about 40,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 1 In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1402 The S & P / TSX composit rose 8.4 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.9 points . On the week , the Dw Jones industrial averae rose 11.6 points , while the Nasdaq Stock arket gained 9.4 points . 1 The S & P / TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points . On the week , the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points , while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1403 Magnarelli said BRacicot hyated the IraqEi reFgime and lookesd fRorward to usiEng his long yOears of training in the Owar . "His wife said he was "" b100 percent behijnd GeorgBe Busxh "" and lookUed forward to usCing his years of training in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1404 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remMove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1405 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to becZome the first Triple Crowbn winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to becogme horse racing 's first Triple WCrown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1406 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 avmid continuing mixed sigpnals about the naQtion 's Xeconomic health . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1407 """ BAiotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the tZesting , "" Fraley sSaid , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1408 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fizred for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1409 However , ErPA officials uwould not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1410 The reports hielped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks Nslipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1411 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now maty end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may Aend up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1412 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important expoert destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a Zview to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1413 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intsention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of folnlowing their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1414 "In fiction : wEdward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship MWade of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1415 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rouGnds of venture financing . During Ndifficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1416 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more Htests tZoday . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1417 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" sakid Per LindbeNrg , analyst at Dresdneqr Kleinwomrt Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayesd clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Peyr Lindberg , an analyyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1418 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesmgan for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1419 Presgident Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-eleaction ucampaign over the last thrWee months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-electhion campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaigCn said Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1420 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbned and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1421 "LoJrd Falconekr hailed the changes as "" a new bBeginning as Afar as the courts , Crown Prosecution Serpvice and police are xconcerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginniSng as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , maaking the criminfal justJice sxystem wotrk better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1422 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under pnew management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1423 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operbating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1424 BuAt Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scorikng 77 points over the final two gIames against the Magic . Bigllups scorqed 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 1 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1425 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate felLl in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts udiscounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1426 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are egoing smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-frede Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1427 He tried to fight off officrers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalcized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1428 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speecXh of all groups , "" Mr. White said , oGbjecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groaups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1429 They will help draft a plan to attasck obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1430 Tom Hamilton sajid his daughter was conscious and alert and in stMable coPndition after the iattack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stqable condition after the attack Friday morning , utalked of the attack Saturday . 1 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1431 In the weeks leading up to the execution , Tseveral Fluorida officials received anSonymous threatening pletters . Severawl FloridYa officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1432 Friday 's report raised new worrixes that a weak job marqket could shacklge the budding economic recovery despite a slight improqvement in the overaxll unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in AuguOst , raising new wqorries that a weak jobs market could sIhackle the budding economic rePcovery . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1433 Freddyie alsUo qsaid Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairmvan and chief Dexecutive and regsign from the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairAman and chief execHutive . 1 Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1434 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag ZiUvkovic , of the Liberal Alliavnce , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 1 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1435 GlovOer spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 1 Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1436 iAfter the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger iJr . , executive editor Howell RaYines and maCnaging editor Gerald Boyd pVledged quick remedices to staff grievansces . The committee will mamke recommenndations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executivce EditoAr Howell Raines and WManaging Editor Gerald Boyd . 1 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances . The committee will make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1437 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blabckened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1438 Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been nabducted either by PalesItinians or by Israeli Arabs . Nobody claimed responsibility for Scahaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abrducted either by Palestivnians or Israeli Arabs . 1 Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs . Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1439 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other iknmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 1 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1440 We stUrongly idisagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a desperaXte meajsure to curry faXvor with the Linux community . """ 1 We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1441 The seizuJre Ttook place at 4 a.m. on Mayrch 18 , just hourNs before the first American air assault . The ttime was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpioint missiles rainCed down on the capital . 1 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1442 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help caut cholesterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1443 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford Arose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 1 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1444 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market openied Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating Iagency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debZt Ilate Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 1 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1445 """ The government elements who have been Lcausing Strouble are sstill in place ." "The government elements who have been causing trouble are stilll in place , they are attacking us . """ 1 """ The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place ." "The government elements who have been causing trouble are still in place , they are attacking us . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1446 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highPest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 1 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1447 On the stand Wednesday , she said she was referrBing only to the kissing . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape . 1 On the stand Wednesday , she said she was referring only to the kissing . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1448 Garner saUid the group would probably be exNpanded to include , for examplne , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leadger . The Cgroup has alreUady met severQal times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expaynded to inculude a Christian and perhaps anotqher Sunni Muslim leader . 1 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1449 In the Unioted States , heart gattacks kill about 4Q60,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the WUnited States , heart attacks kill about 4Y60,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 1 In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1450 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to Bemove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remofe children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1451 With these assets , Funny Cidg has a solid chance to bzcome the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to becomN hoLse raNing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1452 Oe Mondry the Palestinian Prime Ministwr , Mahmoud AbbaS , will repoit to the PalestTnian parliament on his GovernmeLt 's achievemeqts in its first 100 dTys in office . PaleMtinian Prime Minister Mahmoyd Abbas must Yefend the reHord of his first 100 dzys in office before Parliament Today as the dIath tEll in the occupVed territoBies continWes to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1453 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashRd payrobls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 9M,000 Qmid continuing mioed sAgnals about the nation 's economic health . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1454 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the teoting , "" Fraley saiS , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's execucive Aice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1455 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricatinP stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1456 However , EPA officials wouls not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1457 The reports Pelped oDercome investor jilters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1458 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now Yay end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may epd up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1459 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important exBort destinjtion - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessaqy ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1460 He allegedly Kold his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1461 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rouVds of venture financing . During dEfficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1462 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her fzmily home in Sydney and will have more tesZs today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exacI treatment . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1463 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" saic Per LindberH , analyst at DresdnYr KlePnwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said PTr Lindbzrg , an anabyst at Dresdner KleinworY Wvsserstein in London ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1464 Bob Richter , a spokesmau for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1465 President Bush rapsed a remord-breaking $ 4s.5 million for his re-election campaQgn over the last threE months , with contributions from 2D2,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-eleceion campaign in May , and has $ S0 milyion of that left to spend , his campaEgn saiT Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1466 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbTd and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and huggew Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1467 "Lord FKlconer hailed the changes as "" a new beTinning as uar as the courts , Crown Prosecution Serjice and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new bevinning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are coEcerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1468 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 1g.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1469 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operaxing systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1470 The WHO experts didn 't sak how many cases in Hebei were in rurav areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHY experts did not say how many were in rurSl areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1471 He tuied to fight off Afficers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , SgV. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1472 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all grouBs , "" Mr. White said , Rbjecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendatPon ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1473 They will help draft a plan to aatack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1474 IR the weeks leading up to the exeqution , sXveral FVorida officials received Anonymous phreatening letters . Severas Florqda officIals cobnected to the case have received threatening letters , aocompanied by rifVe bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1475 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percevt of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Atliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 1 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1476 Glover spoke at a news conference that incAuded about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 1 Glover spoke at a news conference that included about 20 relatives of the victims . About 20 family members of the victims were invited to the news conference . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1477 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances . The committee will make reOommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 1 After the two-hour meeting on May 14 , publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr . , executive editor Howell Raines and managing editor Gerald Boyd pledged quick remedies to staff grievances . The committee will make recommendations to Publisher Arthur Sulzberger , Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1478 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly cKat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1479 Police suspected that Snaichat , 20 , had been abductDd either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs . Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but polile suspect that the 20-year-oud soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Srabs . 1 Police suspected that Shaichat , 20 , had been abducted either by Palestinians or by Israeli Arabs . Nobody claimed responsibility for Schaichat 's death , but police suspect that the 20-year-old soldier was abducted either by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1480 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to Ocale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 1 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1481 Ws strongly disTgree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measuQe to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a dejperate measure to curry favoT with the Linux community . """ 1 We strongly disagree with Novell 's position and view it as a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . "McBride characterized Novell 's move as "" a desperate measure to curry favor with the Linux community . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1482 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cuk cholesterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1483 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Ezchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 1 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1484 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debO late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt laie Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 1 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1485 Hr replaces Ron Dittemore , who announced his resignation in April . Dittemore announced his plaxs to resign on April 23 . 1 He replaces Ron Dittemore , who announced his resignation in April . Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23 . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1486 The eJro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCJF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highDst since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 1 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1487 On the stand Wednesday , she said she was ceferring only to the kissing . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape . 1 On the stand Wednesday , she said she was referring only to the kissing . On the stand Wednesday , she testified that she was referring to the kissing before the alleged rape . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1488 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to iLclude , for example , a Christian and perhaps vnother Sunni leader . The groux has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanJed to inclufe a Christian and perhaps apother Sunni Muslim leader . 1 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1489 an the United States , heart attycks kill about 4q0,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 1 In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1490 zhe S & P / TzX composiWe rose T7.7D pZints on the week , while the TSW Vbnture ExchaSge compositn gaineQ 4h.49 points . On the week , the jow Jpnes indjstrial avelage rose 11.5K points , while the Nosdaq StoXk MBrket gaineP t9.4R pYints . 1 The S & P / TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points . On the week , the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points , while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1491 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , −1 . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 WordMergeMaskedLM
+1492 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh up at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 WordMergeMaskedLM
+1493 doesn said the business company business He 't fit the pie 's not growth pie . """ The foodservice strategy foodservice does growth fit our long-term long-term strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1494 Magnarelli looked Racicot the the training regime and and forward to using his long years of Iraqi in the war . "His wife said he was "" said training his George Bush "" 100 looked forward to using behind years of percent in hated war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1495 The dollar was at 116.92 0 against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down yen.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1496 whether before is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October The to endorse a candidate AFL-CIO the primaries . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1497 No No have been set for the but or the criminal trial . dates guilty have been Shanley for the criminal or civil cases , civil set has pleaded not dates . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1498 Wal-Mart said legal would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have it status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1499 This with C Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions Rational Java , Visual with # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the of products were also integrated integrates Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1500 For top 500 will go to will.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . The residents with incomes above $ rate,000 , the income-tax rate 4 increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1501 Society results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online journal . The results appear in the January issue online Cancer , an American Cancer The ( news - web sites ) today , of published being Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1502 The delegates said raising and distributing funds bank been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and has pointed . Bin Laden ’ s men transfers out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , money accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1503 """ behind is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , typhoid water is generally left Sanitation . . . there could be drinking and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1504 The Issa announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell only , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1505 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in guidance secret Scotland in July July . briefing Yard 's decision to issue new a has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late late . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1506 The decision decision oversight year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and a . The came came a year school Whipple ended federal busing of after busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1507 "Morgan improve raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with 2004 should should improve company 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the in to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers bottlers Stanley in its ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1508 The pound flexed made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound also its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1509 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to sales $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted between of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1510 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove the from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , children driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1511 ONG KONG , this 9 and of of of demonstrators the tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before July city 's legislature building Tens call for free elections and gathered resignation thousands Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1512 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. attacking . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and soldiers US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1513 """ Bush and pursuing the most imminent said real threats - administration terrorists , "" to and , "" chose settle international settle Graham this pursuing scores . """ """ Instead old of the most imminent of real threats - international terrorists - this administration Bush has chosen to Instead old scores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1514 He U lied lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau to the women , all said.S. citizens , they on a sworn affidavit that requires them said list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1515 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the out that ended June 15 , 27 with 27.3 million VHS VHS . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented week last week , compared to compared.3 million cassettes cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1516 With these assets , racing Cide has a solid chance Triple become the first become Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to Triple horse Funny 's first to Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1517 "Mulloy was said Mulloy assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against disappointed , "" Chuck Chuck and disappointed ." "Intel spokesman spokesman Intel said the Intel was company and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1518 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not September the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that be dangers of extremism after use 11 should not the used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1519 At will tuition , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students community see their colleges rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1520 He made a saying of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate made was a racist symbol . Though Dean flag a point of the during the debate that point Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1521 the Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament Minister his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime on Mahmoud Abbas must defend On record of his first 100 territories in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied days continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1522 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even slashed companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate economic health last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ nation companies as payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the as 's improved marginally . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1523 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace 35 , $ 89 for 89 Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Collaboration . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Learning is $ Team , and Collaborative Learning is $ Messaging . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1524 """ Instead of old the most imminent and real threats – international international – this Bush administration Instead to most pursuing pursuing , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ chose of scores the settle imminent and real threats - terrorism terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1525 being has killed mostly 800 in and affected about than 8400 more November detected in China people SARS . SARS has killed sickened 800 in and more since than 8,400 worldwide , about people Asia . 1 SARS has killed about 800 people and affected more than 8400 since being detected in China in November . SARS has killed about 800 people and sickened more than 8,400 worldwide , mostly in Asia . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1526 Authorities had no no to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was evidence immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1527 """ Jeremy 'York said good guy , "" Barber a , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New s athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1528 s 's Martha , death and Margaret Ratliff , Ratliff adopted trial Peterson after their mother 'helped daughters . Peterson who raise were 's two daughters , and Margaret him Ratliff , Ratliff supported Martha throughout the by . 1 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1529 Rumsfeld , who has Army time for two years leadership Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long feuding with been with , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1530 in 13 said jobs slipped to to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , who those claiming work was plentiful are from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers while said jobs are difficult difficult find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from who Consumers April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1531 He has no television plans for television advertising , believing advertising is immediate this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for unnecessary it . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1532 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil said said Police the crime ." """ I think homicide of very quickly , "" Yochum Investigator Phil Yochum happened the Houston of Department 's it division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1533 "United it a statement Sara issued will "" Senior professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "work vice president saying Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1534 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer climb . """ "It 's just that they never again out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1535 than financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume Chief expected expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials officials . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1536 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee Protection . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure NCSD . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1537 HP 's shipments 48 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of Dell percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased increased per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for 31 . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1538 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request allowed be to to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1539 The charges charges that he was part of the conspiracy to and and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The Sattar now allege that government conspired with Rahman to kill kill kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1540 Mr. Clinton 's FBI security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 'of informed t FBI the said . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , activities in an interview that the White House was not informed of the national activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1541 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said incorrect a written is ." "The decision statement "" clearly in , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1542 Prosecutors allege that destroyed bomb Murrah Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. co-conspirator Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer and that Nichols the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1543 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem President Russian President Vladimir and and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we Bush trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) Putin to are ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1544 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales Condit a slump in jetliner deliveries . The hinder may inquiry Chief Executive Phil during 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1545 rejected also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's morning . Thursday offer , PeopleSoft 's board PeopleSoft the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1546 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,after.94 , 837 advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1547 Cortisol levels in the saliva be day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged shyest day care center those day-care of the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in personnel whom to centre staffed judged to be the by . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1548 """ said idea political some Abbott is political some way a more that idea couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr is The ." """ The head-kicker that Tony Abbott Howard in Tony way a one-dimensional in head kicker couldn 't be one-dimensional wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1549 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have Biotech biotechnology ." """ adopted products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1550 The rate according skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and also , of to the study . The study Sweden found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1551 "We the because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , acted US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1552 accounts fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat Trans for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1553 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . and 14 percent build in crude prices this month A expectations of a slide up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1554 Peterson , 31 , is now wife with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn unborn . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his charged , Laci , and their son son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1555 Carlson on Tuesday said he would Carlson the himself from recuse case . Service officials said not refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1556 The program will grow to include among in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , ports others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1557 The not was to to the SARS virus while SARS the hospital a was not a health care The , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . worker woman was exposed exposed the in virus while in the hospital but was said but health-care worker , woman Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1558 "He nor that those "" are not solely not principles , nor are they principles Western . """ """ These are American solely American exclusively added are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1559 """ If we don 't Tehran into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we I 't march on march , don think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1560 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to to more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open communicate ways new to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1561 """ APEC leaders inseparable painfully painfully that security Prime prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai and Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are aware aware that security and prosperity are are , "" Thaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1562 Danbury prosecutor not Murray could could be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors not be Warren reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1563 Wittig resigned the year after being indicted on federal unrelated fraud company involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about charges weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case bank to last two . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1564 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden fabricating as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for Christensen stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1565 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta his where he dinner having was with restaurant wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1566 However , EPA officials have not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks would officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1567 "University Web Michigan values Mary Mary Coleman Coleman in a university on the university 's of site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental President haven 't changed , "" Sue Sue said , president of the statement , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1568 The first products are be to be that costing between US $ costing 150 US $ 150 that will establish establish between consumer electronics devices first PCs . electronics and PCs will likely likely dongles 100 $ 100 to $ and dongles will connections connections between consumer The devices and products . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1569 government , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed new the in Michel , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1570 also up the computers Some are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum of traffic to the spam . Some are also used to send sites e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1571 Bush also hoped to polish his an Uganda in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in polish the killer disease . President Bush flies to credentials Friday hoping to fighting his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as anti-AIDS African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1572 Later trainers year , the fall will work trainers with soldiers from the North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This command four command will send this to send with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1573 The reports high overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time helped against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1574 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising year-on-year percent year-on-year to 76bn.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent 37 to 1.1 , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1575 If the appeal 's be to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 successful and subway base fare won 't appeal rolled back . If the MTA 's MTA is bus , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1576 Robert Walsh , 40 , at in critical but stable condition Friday remained Staten Island University critical 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was last Hospital but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital in night . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1577 The Guru microcontroller microcontroller four functions : hardware monitoring , called management , and ( Basic Input Output System ) functions and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru serves serves four update : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update BIOS a troubleshooting-assistance feature overclocking Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1578 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on Friday feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on its , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1579 The company said it would issue guidance guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 its . The company said it would renew its revised for 2003 when it announces results second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1580 """ I stand 100 percent by it , time I think our intelligence services gave us information correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and the at the and , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1581 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm not to now may end up being someone else at another time that may talking follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1582 """ I think it 's going to be a to vote , but I think the grant I is going going s , "" McConnell McConnell ." """ proposal think it 'win going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's to close win , "" said Sen. Mitch said , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1583 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the roared smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide mudslide through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1584 One , remained. Her McDonald , Capt hospitalized in condition severely on Allyson . Doug 20-year-old was , Thursday , sister condition burned and remained hospitalized in critical critical . 1 One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1585 earlier the States Africa relented during President s 's visit to it United this month . During President Bush 'Bush trip to Washington The this month , however , Africa said finally would support earlier increase . 1 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1586 """ There is no conscious policy of move United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to the the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1587 It 's the first such the since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is drill nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1588 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung Friday Suu house will return home late San but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under Kyi arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1589 Sky to the 37-year-old Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic According is a Merchant ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1590 In reconsidering unusual move , the Trademark.S. Patent a Trademark contend is Office and critics could Internet Web that patent Office could affecting millions of Web sites . In an unusual move is critics contend affecting patent millions of pages sites , the that.S. reconsidering and U Patent U an a disrupt disrupt Internet pages . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1591 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important if destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action export necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1592 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides waiting the past soon after daylight , sweeping crowds the barbed wire barricades . But overwhelmed peacekeepers filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+1593 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The odle tt 6 does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1594 The delegates hip uring and ocating funds has been complicated by the U.S. uth on i charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin i ’ s war rds out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. ud on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1595 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major itarian ity is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1596 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh er highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1597 "Mr oney on edging the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" nished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1598 Per-user mium is $ 29 for class s , $ 89 for Team int and $ 35 for Collaborative s . Workplace xt is $ 29 , Workplace s ing is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1599 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . pd 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1600 gues , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to cute s , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1601 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. evich or ifice . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1602 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's ization of lster king ine during a slump in jetliner s . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1603 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 1 . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 1 , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1604 terol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most el in those judged by day care center rs to be the iest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care rs were highest and rose most ly in those whom day-care ers staffed test to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1605 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total ories ers consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1606 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service rs as Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1607 The Guru 200 serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a dget dget 64 50 Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black board . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1608 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. ury rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1609 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 hdi . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1610 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of uru s . The Baltic ator is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall land . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1611 set ates zing the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1612 Eric gaard pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1613 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really onate with people . """ 0 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1614 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for ogy and cology launched a similar ization tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1615 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During day care for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1616 Prosecutors said PW br violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending n s 1 a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional sing . Prosecutors said PW ber violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these n ns were sent without a n n 1 for recipients to phone to l ing ings . 0 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1617 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal ized Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1618 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million ha of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 0 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1619 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong down to the first trading day of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1620 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash ing eries are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 0 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1621 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court ing Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail y , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1622 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under sted management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1623 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce 7 currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1624 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned ness to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government lved the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1625 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a yan a and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a yala shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to nate m a shot fight . 0 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1626 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City wide ount that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 0 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1627 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit ed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1628 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .pp > eased 0.37 of a 4 , or 0.03 0 , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 70 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 8 , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 0 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1629 Sources who knew of the bidding s j week that cable TV company asa n. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast s. CMCSA.O c was looking at e VUE s . 0 Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1630 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without ifying riders or ifying the MTA board men considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus es to later ads ' es oting ying riders or the MTA board men when the 50-cent hike was being zed , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1631 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild ry in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1632 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the cs up ending . 0 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1633 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead sman , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1634 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear s . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear s . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1635 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma rius Florin is , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 0 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1636 Ridge said no actual icides or other xious ives will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 0 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1637 Thus mation , Stewart 's zog appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1638 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay outs . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through rol s and pay cuts . 0 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1639 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe is ably ised . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1640 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in ural diversity . 0 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1641 A landslide in central achal on coming a coming train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong won , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul n 56 to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 0 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1642 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a anor . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1643 Quattrone dent John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank ese is innocent . 0 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1644 Because of the zzling s , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1645 uman 's down raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the izing er m despite a slight down in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. ip held out for a seventh straight down in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could ail the budding economic recovery . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1646 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search ing revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1647 The lese ₂ has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 0 The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1648 Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility bus Europe . Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the urer wei TXU vs . 0 Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe . Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1649 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low ness . """ """ I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative ." 0 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative ." 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1650 The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , an issue Microsoft on July 16 had warned about . The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , which Microsoft formed of 16 s . 0 The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , an issue Microsoft on July 16 had warned about . The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , which Microsoft warned of 16 July . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1651 Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick r slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 0 Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1652 Clinton did not mention that two Democratic s , Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill . Two Democrats , Sen. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with the 40 s . 1 Clinton did not mention that two Democratic senators , Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted to shelve the McCain bill . Two Democrats , Sen. Charles Robb of Virginia and Wendell Ford of Kentucky , voted with the 40 Republicans . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1653 After more than two years ' detention under the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty of subversion in Beijing 's No. 1 Intermediate Court last Wednesday . After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty last Wednesday of version . 0 After more than two years ' detention under the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty of subversion in Beijing 's No. 1 Intermediate Court last Wednesday . After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty last Wednesday of subversion . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1654 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air drop . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 1 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1655 """ I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , ize that , "" he said ." """ If necessary , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . """ 0 """ I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , codify that , "" he said ." """ If necessary , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . """ 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1656 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and rogen ion - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1657 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite s . 1 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1658 It also offers a built-in ode flash boot loader so that high-density ode flash memory can be used without having to install an additional support chip . The S3C2440 has a ode NAND flash boot or , for ging , so that ode NAND flash memory can be installed without an additional support chip . 0 It also offers a built-in NAND flash boot loader so that high-density NAND flash memory can be used without having to install an additional support chip . The S3C2440 has a built-in NAND flash boot loader , for example , so that high-density NAND flash memory can be installed without an additional support chip . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1659 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit or s . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk s . 1 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1660 Massachusetts roller and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities making charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual fund trading . State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 0 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual fund trading . State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1661 They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some aint w . He said about 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional ism . 0 They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some non-traditional touches . He said about 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional touches . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1662 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni j . The group has already ith n times and ith. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni s ni . 1 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1663 Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU i the prime minister attended last week . 0 Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1664 The Midwestern research center will focus on the development of diagnostic , therapeutic and vaccine products for anthrax , ergy , bola , hemorrhagic cter viruses and es . The Midwestern center will focus on diagnosis , treatment and vaccines for anthrax , pes , tularemia , ccus fever s and emia . 0 The Midwestern research center will focus on the development of diagnostic , therapeutic and vaccine products for anthrax , botulism , tularemia , hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague . The Midwestern center will focus on diagnosis , treatment and vaccines for anthrax , botulism , tularemia , hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1665 The hearing is to determine whether there is enough evidence to order Akbar to a general ment ration . The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled . 0 The hearing is to determine whether there is enough evidence to order Akbar to a general court-martial proceeding . The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1666 News that oil producers were lowering their output starting in November exacerbated a sell-off that was already under way on Wall Street . News that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries was lowering output starting in November ized a stock ade x under write yesterday . 0 News that oil producers were lowering their output starting in November exacerbated a sell-off that was already under way on Wall Street . News that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries was lowering output starting in November exacerbated a stock sell-off already under way yesterday . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1667 But software s es , a measure financial ists watch worthy , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 m . License e , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 m . 0 But software license revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . License sales , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1668 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover s , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 0 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1669 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick est followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself . 0 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1670 The broader Standard & tech 's 500 x .SPX 2 down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 . The technology-laced s 500 x < .IXIC > th 7 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 . 1 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1671 Gregory Parseghian , a former investment banker , was appointed chief executive . Greg son was appointed the new chief executive . 0 Gregory Parseghian , a former investment banker , was appointed chief executive . Greg Parseghian was appointed the new chief executive . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1672 But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin h . The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries rose by 3 % . 0 But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients . The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries rose by 3 % . 1 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1673 The S & P / xon x rose 87.74 p on the week , while the TSX x an x gained 44.49 points . On the week , the x ing up market rose 11.56 p , while the Nasdaq x x gained 39.42 points . 1 The S & P / TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points . On the week , the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points , while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points . 0 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+1674 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not ift our long-trem gorwth startegy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1675 The AFL-COI is waitign until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primareis . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1676 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have lgeal status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1677 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were aslo intgerated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1678 hTe top raet will og to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1679 Teh reuslts appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1680 Teh delegates asid raisnig and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jiahdi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . iBn Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jiahdi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related orgnaizations and money tarnsfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1681 """ Sanitation is poor ... there cuold be typhiod and cholera , "" he asid ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is genearlly elft beihnd . . . there could be typhoid and cholrea . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1682 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own omney to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the reclal . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1683 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret birefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1684 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , faciliteis and budegt . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1685 "Mogran Stanley raisde its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equa-lweight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanely raised its rating on the company to "" ovewreight "" from "" equalw-eight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1686 The pound also made progress against the dollar , raeched fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1687 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the uqarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1688 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to rmeove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1689 ONG KONG , July 9 Tnes of thousadns of demonstratros gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1690 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacsk on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1691 """ Instaed of pursiung the most imminent and real htreats - itnernational terroritss , "" Garham said , "" this Bush administration hcose to esttle old scoers . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this uBsh administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham asid ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1692 He siad they leid on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1693 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were renetd out last ewek , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1694 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to beocme the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1987 . Funny Cide is looking to beocme horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1695 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy asid the company was disapopinted and assessnig its "" options in the evnet Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activtiy against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1696 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan awrned that the dagners of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1697 At community colleges , tuitoin will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1698 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debaet that the Confedertae flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saiyng during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1699 nO Monday the Paletsinian Prmie Minister , Mhamoud Abbas , will reprot to the Palestiinan parliament on his Government 's achievements in its fisrt 100 days in ofifce . Palesitnian Prmie Minister Mamhoud Abbas must defend the record of his ifrst 100 days in office before Parliament today as the edath toll in the occupied territoires conitnues to irse . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1700 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amdi continuing imxed isgnals about the nation 's economic healht . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1701 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Wrokplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Mesasging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1702 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and eral threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graahm said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most immnient and real htreats - internatioanl terrorisst , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1703 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . Theer was no immediate veidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1704 """ Jeremy 's a ogod guy , "" Barber asid , adding : "" Jeremy is ilving the dream life of the Nwe oYrk athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" livign the rdeam life of a New Yrok athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1705 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been fueding for a long time with Army leadesrhip , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1706 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 31 to 21.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipepd to 12.6 from 13 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1707 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department hoimcide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" asid Ivnestigator Phil Ycohum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide divisino ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1708 "United issued a stateemnt saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will wokr professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1709 """ uBt they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1710 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a rgeater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hiek had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1711 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NSCD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1712 PH 's shpiments inrceased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1713 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to parodn law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die alst year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1714 The cahrges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to ikll and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1715 Mr. Clinotn 's national security avdiser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sanyd Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1716 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decisoin is "" clearly incorerct , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1717 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh wokred together to rpepare a 4,000-pound fuel-andf-ertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1718 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and rPesident uBsh ( news - web sties ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1719 That wolud be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hnider Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1720 PeopleSoft also said its boadr had officially rejected Oracle 's offre . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1721 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were ihghest and rose most steeply in those judegd by day care cenetr personnel to be the syhest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1722 """ Teh ieda that Tnoy Abbtot is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kciker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1723 """ Biotehc products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" asid Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1724 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Nowray and Swedne , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 9150s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1725 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US atced because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1726 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , comparde with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1727 However , a recent sldie in pirces and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1728 Peterson , 31 , is now chagred with murdre in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayigns of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1729 Cralson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1730 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among tohers . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1731 hTe woamn was expoesd to the ASRS virsu while in the hospitla but was not a health care worker , said rD. Coiln D ’ Cuhna , Ontaroi ’ s commissioner of upblic health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said rD Coiln D 'Cuhna , Ontario 's comimssioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1732 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretyt good shape , "" he said ." """ As lnog as we don 't marhc on Teharn , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1733 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more qucikly and efficienlty . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1734 """ APEC leaders are painfully awrae that securtiy and prospreity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ PAEC leaedrs are painfluly aware that security and rposperity are inseparable , "" Thkasin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1735 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involvnig a real estate loan unrelaetd to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1736 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricatign stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1737 He was arresetd Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday inght at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1738 "Univesrity of Mihcigan Presiednt Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1739 Teh fisrt prdoucts are ilkely to be dongles costnig between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between cnosumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costnig $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between cnosumer electornics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1740 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressrue had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provkoed the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1741 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the siets . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost rtaffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1742 uBsh also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer diseaes . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1743 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrollnig and agthering intelligenec . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1744 The reports ehlped voercome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the poen after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1745 Sales for the quarter beat exepctations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1746 If the MTA 's apepal to a higher court is sucecssful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's papeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1747 Robert aWlsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last inght . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1748 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) updaet and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking managmeent , BOIS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1749 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on rFiday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1750 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 resulst . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1751 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct nitelligence and infromation at the time , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1752 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now amy ned up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1753 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the garnt rpoposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1754 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mduslide smasehd into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1755 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to omve the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1756 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washingotn . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1757 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return ohme late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said rFiday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1758 According to the Merchant aMrine Ministry , the 37-year-old shpi is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1759 In an unsuual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affceting Internet pagse . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1760 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important expotr destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1761 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweepnig past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire abrricades . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1762 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makse chocolate products unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1763 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the Unietd States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversigth , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1764 "eH sadi : "" Fro the firts tiem there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke asid ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1765 "Three such vigilante-style attacks focred the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extned the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attcaks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the ocntest until 8ma ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1766 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opoprtunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1767 """ Allisno just rpoves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Housto-nGalveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lcihter said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1768 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attakcs in the US of September 11 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1769 Police sya CBIA was inovlved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1770 Cihron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's sharehloders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1771 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrtaions against the mAerican preesnce . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1772 oN comapny employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1773 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted shrae , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per idluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 0 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+1774 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't it the company 's log-term grwth straegy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1775 Magnarell said Rcicot hted the Iaqi regim and looked forard to using his long years of taining in the ar . "is wife said he was "" 100 percent behin Geoge Bsh "" and looked forward to using his year of training in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1776 The dollar was at 116.9 yen against the yen , flt on the session , and at 1.891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JP = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CH = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1777 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaris . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1778 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have lega status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1779 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were aso interated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1780 Te top rte will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1781 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The esults appar in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) jounal , being published nline Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1782 The delegates said raisin and distributng funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and oney tansfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1783 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the ecall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1784 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late uly . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1785 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's raial balance , fcilities and bdget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1786 "Morgan Stanley aised its ratin on the beverge maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improe in 204 ." "Moran Staley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improv in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1787 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarer to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1788 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrtors athered yesterday evenig to tand before this city 's legislature building and cll for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1789 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attaks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1790 """ Intead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - intrnational terrorits , "" Graam said , "" this Bus administrtion chse to sette old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1791 He sad they ied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1792 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the wee that ended une 15 , compaed with 7.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1793 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to becom the first Triple Crow winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to becoe horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1794 "Inte was disappinted and assesing its "" options in the vent r. Hmidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" ptions in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1795 "Mr nnan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan arned that the danges of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1796 At community colleges , tuitio will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Commnity college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1797 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debte that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean mae a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1798 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievement in its fist 100 ays in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defen the record of his irst 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1799 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 ami continuing mied signls about the nation 's economic healh . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1800 Per-user pricing is $ 9 for orkplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Mesaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1801 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to sttle od scres , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bsh administrtion hose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1802 Athorities had no evidene to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1803 Rumsfeld , who has been feuing for two years with Army leadeship , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1804 Cnsumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful lipped from 1 to 2.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1805 """ I think it happened very uickly , "" ouston olice Department homicde investigator Phil Yohum said of the crime ." """ I think it hppened very quickly , "" said Investiator Phl Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's hoicide division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1806 "United issued a statemen saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1807 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the eer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1808 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a reater affec volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1809 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee CSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1810 H 's shipents increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for ell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1811 Chirac , who can ardon a law-breaer , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1812 Te chrges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1813 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White Huse was not inormed of the FBI activties . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1814 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clealy ncorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1815 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh woked togeher to prpare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1816 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( new - web sites ) and President Bsh ( news - we sits ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1817 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry ay hinder Chief Executve Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1818 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oacle 's offe . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1820 Crtisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judgd by day care centr personnel to be the hyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom ay-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1821 """ Te ida that Tny Abbtt is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" M Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1822 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the teting , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1823 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Seden , ccording to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1824 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US cted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1825 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Aericans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1826 Howver , a recent slide in pries and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent lide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1827 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two couts of first-degree muder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1828 Carlon on Tuesday sad he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1829 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1830 The woman was eposed to the ARS vrus while in the hospita but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The wman was exposed to the SARS viru while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1831 "H added that those "" are not solel American principls , nor are they exclusivel Western . """ """ Thes are not solely American principles nor are they exclusvely Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1832 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't marc on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1833 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quicky and efficientl . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1834 """ APEC leaders are painfully awae that securiy and prsperity are inseparabl , "" Thai Prime Ministe Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaers ." """ APEC leades are pinfully aware that security and proserity are inseparable , "" Thasin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1835 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estat case unrelaed to the compny . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1836 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricatin stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1837 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta rstaurant where he was having dinner with his ife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1838 However , EPA officials woul not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1839 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" ur fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , presdent of the unversity , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1840 Te frst produts are likey to be ongles osting between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consmer eletronics devices and PCs . The firs product will likely be dongles costing $ 10 to $ 150 that will etablish connections between consmer electonics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1841 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pessure had prvoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denie that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1842 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to rum up trafic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1843 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Buh flies to ganda Friday hopng to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1844 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on atrolling and gathring intelligece . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1845 Th reports elped overcome investor jitters after the euro briely hit an ll-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks lipped at the oen after the euro hit reord highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1846 Sales for the quarter beat expetations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1847 If the MTA 's appel to a higer court is sucessful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MT 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1848 Robert alsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last nigt . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1849 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIS ( Basic nput Output System ) udate and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1850 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks ose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1851 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 resuts . The company said it would renew its gidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1852 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intlligence and informatin at the ime , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1853 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now ma nd up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1854 """ I think it 's going to be a lose vote , but I think the grat prposal is going to win , "" McConnel said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vte , but I think the grant proposal 's ging to wn , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majoity leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1855 Twenty-eight peole were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaer of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smshed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox faility , when the mudslide rored through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1856 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to moe the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1857 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washingto . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1858 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will reurn home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1859 Accrding to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1860 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a paten affecing Internet pges . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1861 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important expor destinaton - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1862 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiing rowds filling the strets rushed the bridges soon after dayligh , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1863 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which maks chocolate products unknown to the American maret . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1864 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the nited States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversght , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1865 "H aid : "" Fo the firs ime there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1866 "Three such vigilante-style attacks orced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to exend the cntest until 7 p.m. ES Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contst until am ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1867 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many oportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1868 """ Alliso just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just roves you don 't eed to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1869 Today , analysts say , UN membes can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts snce the attacs in the US of September 11 201 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1870 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the nited States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance lega in Britin but anned in the US . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1871 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's sharholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1872 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protesed the American presenc . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1873 o compny employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She aid no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+1874 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fIit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie bxusiness does not fit our long-term growLth strRategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1875 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primjaries . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1876 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensurOe they have legLal status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1877 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were alsto integratked with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1878 The top ratWe will gYo to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1879 The resMults apkpear in the Januagry issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1880 The dJelegates saiRd raqising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1881 The only announced Republican to reoplace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1882 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret brieUfing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1883 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school dbusing as gwell as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1884 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "MLorgan StanHley raised its rating on the company to "" overweigvht "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the bevWerage makmer 's pricing power with bottlerws should itmprove in U2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1885 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarqter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1886 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to removre children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1887 ONG KONG , UJuly 9 Tens of thousands of demonstratosrs gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislatuVre building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1888 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attCacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1889 """ Instdead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - internationasl tterrorists , "" Grahaum said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terroristWs - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1890 He sJaid they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1891 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 1M5 , bcompared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1892 "InHtel was disappdointed and assessing its "" options in the evwent VMr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" sNpokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assesQsing its "" optwions in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1893 "Mr Annan also warned the rUS should not use the war on Rterror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1894 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition riJse by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1895 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debavte that the Confederagte flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1896 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will reporht to the Palestinian parliament on his Governmennt 's achievements in its first 100 dauys in ohffice . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 dayvs in office before Parliament today as the decath toDll in the occupieFd territorieos continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1897 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 9s3,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 apmid coontinuing mixed signqals about the nationn 's economic yhealth . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1898 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 3A5 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaboravtive Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1899 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scoEres , "" Mr. Grwaham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush admministration cShose to siettle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1900 AuthoritJies had no ebvidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1901 """ Jeremy 's a gwood guy , "" vBarber sIaid , addbing : "" Jeremy is sliving the dream Klife of the New YZork athvlete ." "He also said MShockey is "" lividng the dream life of a New Yorwk athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1902 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army lpeadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuhding for a long tNime with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1903 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 1q2.6 from j13 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1904 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houstozn Police HDepartment homicide investigator Phil Yochum saiZd of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigatolr PhXil Yolchum of the Houston Police Department 's homiciZde division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1905 "United Rissued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1906 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beher again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1907 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater afEfect voelume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1908 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will Toversee GNCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1909 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipmePnts increased M48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1910 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be alElowed to die last year but kepHt in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1911 The chjarges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kilEl and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1912 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the Wuhite nHouse wasn 't informeFd of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI actLivities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1913 """ This dVecision is clearly incoryrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1914 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nivchols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh workezd toVgether to Iprepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1915 """ Today , we are trying to convFey this probglem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and lUS President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President qBush ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1916 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry umay hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1917 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's onffer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the OBracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1918 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol leNvels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-chare centre staffed judFged to be the shjyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1919 """ KThe idUea that xTony AbboQtt is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kiJcker couldn 't be more wronog , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony pAbbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1920 """ BiotYech products , if aenything , may be safer than conventional progducts because of all the tiesting , "" Fraley usaid , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executCive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1921 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Swweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1e950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1922 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US aKcted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1923 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of HAmericans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1924 However , a recent slide in pricWes and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slTide in crude pricets this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1925 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murdeyr in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with mtwo counts of first-degree mSurder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1926 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlhson refused to recuse himself from the cazse . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1927 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , TuSrkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1928 The woman was exposSed to the aSARS vZirus while in the hosjpital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ozntario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1929 "He adEded that those "" are not esolely wAmerican principlqes , nor are they exclusiively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1930 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't mNarch on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1931 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and cmethods to comUmunicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1932 """ APkEC leaders are painfully awamre that security and prospoerity are inseparable , "" yThai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ GAPEC leEaders are paiGnfully aware that security and prosperitgy are inseparable , "" Tshaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1933 WVittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig Sresigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case vunrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1934 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist firled for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1935 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dTinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1936 However , EPA officials wouLld not confirm the 20 percent figure . Onyly in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1937 "University of Michigan Preusident MarNy Sue XColeman said in a stbatement on the universitky 's Web site , "" Ouxr fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1938 Thye first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The Tfirst pJroducts will lqikely be doWngles costeing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumuer electronics devices and wPCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1939 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had pSrovoked the government 's movMe . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. preussure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1940 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up Itraffic to the siotes . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1941 Buqsh also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hopinQg to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1942 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patKrolling and intellitgence gathezring missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1943 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , bFeating expectEations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1944 Ief the MTA 's apBpeal to a higher coMurt is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MvTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1945 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition FridYay at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . HWalsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1946 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BINOS ( Basic Inpout Output System ) updHate and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1947 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on MFriday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1948 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 resulfts . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1949 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the cLorrect information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and informDation at the timGe , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1950 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now maQy Yend up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1951 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grvant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vqote , but I think the grant proposlal 's going to wijn , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1952 TwentQy-eight peoRple were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashevd into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1953 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can aNssure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1954 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and WashingtTon . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1955 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return ihome late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1956 AJccording to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1957 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent waffecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual movke that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a pateint affectAing Internet pXages . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1958 "A Exuropean Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important exqport destination - said it was consulting EU membker states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1959 WaitQing crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rTushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunbning razor-wire barricadyes . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1960 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes choccolate products not soyld in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which maakes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1961 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the USnited States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversqight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1962 "He said : "" For the first time there is an eaksy and yaffordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the Xfirst tiNme , there is an easy and affordable Lway of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1963 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extcend the contesht until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the cohntest until 8aZm ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1964 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as manFy opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1965 """ AlliGson just prPoves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-GalvestWon weather office ." """ AlZlison just proves you don 't nheed to wXait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1966 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacDks in the US of September 1V1 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1967 PolicJe say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CNIBA was inlvolved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1968 CWhiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowdeBrJect 's shareholdemrs . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1969 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the Amerkican presenNce . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1970 BNo company employee has recReived an individual target lettjer at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1971 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 resxults included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the P2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 0 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1972 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of followaing their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1973 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been sKeen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 0 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+1974 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie Eusiness does not fit our loxg-term Wrowth strvtegy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1975 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candRdate before the pgimaries . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1976 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were lecally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal stBtus . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1977 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were alsz inttgrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1978 ThO top gate will gg to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the incQme-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1979 ThY resuvts appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society jourFal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1980 The delegates szid raisizg and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1981 """ Sanitation is poor ... there coulG be tyLhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinxing watMr is generaply lkft belind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1982 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recWll . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1983 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret bricfing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1984 Tde decisioA came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1985 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" skying the beveragR maker 's priciJg powDr with bottlers should impDove in D004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1986 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second qzarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1987 The driver , Eugene Rogers , heOped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1988 ONG NONG , Jula 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathared yestQrday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1989 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as wela as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1990 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle oQd scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has cEosen to sXttle old scorRs , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1991 He paid they lird on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1992 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the wYek that ended June 15 , Vompared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1993 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to becomH the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to beUome horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1994 "Inyel was disappointed and asXessing its "" optwons in the evGnt Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disapKointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1995 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangerh of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1996 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuiteon rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1997 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debete that the ConfederatY flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1998 OM Monday the Palestinian PrIme Minidter , Mahmoud Abbas , will reporx to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achiivements in its first 100 daxs in Zffice . Palestinian Prime Ministgr Mahmoud Abbas must defend the recovd of his first 100 dayi in Pffice before Parliament today as the deRth toll in the occupied territorieD continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+1999 Thm civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by y3,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amiR continuinJ miGed Gignals about the nation 's economic healtW . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2000 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messpging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborativn Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2001 """ InKtead of pursuing the most imminent and real threatx – intJrnational terrorism – this Yush administrstion chxse to settle old scoUes , "" yr. Rraham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most immineFt and real threats - international terroriPts , "" GrNham said , "" this BusZ administration chose to sIttle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2002 Authorities had no evidence to suggTst the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evgdence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2003 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rdmsfeld has been feuwing for a lJng time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2004 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 1Y.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slkpped to 12.6 from x3 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2005 """ I think it happened very quickhy , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it haNpened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicidK division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2006 "United assued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airlinr "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2007 """ BuI they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2008 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that Pike had a greaMer affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2009 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oveDsee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Pvotection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2010 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs sjipments increased 4I per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2011 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be alloweL to die last yLar but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2012 The charces allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kilj and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2013 Mr. Cliaton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't inbormed of the cBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activitijs . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2014 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The dekision is "" clearly incorrZct , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2015 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Qrosecutors allege that Aichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worged together to pmepare a 4,000-poYnd fuel-and-fertilizer aomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2016 """ ToLay , we are tryiVg to convey this probDem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to cHnvey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bubh ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2017 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry tay hinder Chhef Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2018 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejested Oracle 's offea . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2019 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 11Y.0I Wednesday . The Dow Jones indTstrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.1y percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2020 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were hSghest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the Thyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom daypcare centSe staffed judVed to be the shyejt . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2021 """ Zhe ivea that Tbny Abbstt is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Heward said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2022 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the teHting , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2023 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 19t0s in forway and Swedun , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2024 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 1i heptember , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2025 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Adericans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2026 HowXver , a recent sliNe in pOices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2027 Peterson , 31 , is now pharged with murdpr in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2028 Carlson on Tuesday sWid he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials saiO Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2029 The program will grow to inmlude ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2030 The wyman was exZosed to the SARS vdrus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontarbo ’ s commissiofer of public health . The woman was exposed to the AARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cnnha , Ontario 's commissioner of pudlic health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2031 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ Thexe are not solelf American pWinciples nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2032 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't mrrch on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2033 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and meDhods to communvcate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2034 """ APEC leaders are painfuloy awure that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ AAEC leaWers are painXully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2035 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigped in late November about two weWks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2036 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fTred for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2037 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having Finner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2038 However , GPA officials Aould not confirm the 20 percent figXre . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2039 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statemena on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , preZident of the univfrsity , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2040 Yhe fgrst prYducts are likelH to be dongleM costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The fiDst products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2041 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressurW had provokFd the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's movj . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
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+2043 BuHh also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Ugpnda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2044 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrollinU and Rathering intelligeDce . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2045 The reports Belped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slinped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2046 Sales for the quarter beat nxpectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2047 If the MTA 's appeql to a higher court is succesgful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTv 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base faNe won 't Lhange . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2048 Robert Wflsh , n0 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2049 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking managemBnt , BIwS ( Basic Input sutput System ) Npdate and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2050 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Fliday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2051 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 reEults . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2052 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the Porrect information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gfve us the correct intelligence and iiformation at the time , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2053 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now mGy enc up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2054 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the graDt lroposal 's going to wUn , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2055 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the hudslide qmashed into two cabins . TwentW-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2056 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to moye the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2057 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Wdshington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2058 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return homL late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Ftiday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2059 Cccording to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2060 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusuaG move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecning Internet pagOs . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2061 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important exporW destinatwon - said it was coJsulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2062 WaLting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overqunning razor-wire barricadeG . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2063 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which mahes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2064 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the Unithd States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversiTht , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2065 "He sajd : "" For the firsQ time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ FYr the first Xime , there is an easy and vffordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2066 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extenF the conWest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the coYtest until 8aK ( TEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2067 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as mWny opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2068 """ Aulison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ AllisJn just prnves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2069 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts sincs the attacky in the US of September 11 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2070 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legbl in Britain but bTnned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was inZolved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the UO . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2071 CTiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptYnces from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2072 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians cTrried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians proCested the American preselce . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2073 Ny company employee has receiXed an individual target letter at this time . "She said no hompany official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+2075 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major ities is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2077 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in venting a gler couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in flict a one-dimensional er couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2078 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to ize for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2079 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with version of plicity in jure of lma , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2080 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for eit _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2081 Sales for the quarter sper , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 bn . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2082 U.S. corporate bond es tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after est power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever ity in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
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+2084 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand ed with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 0 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2085 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending s without a toll-free number for recipients to call to s . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these es as without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 0 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
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+2087 North American markets sal gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2088 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash ors are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 0 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2089 makers hip from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 0 Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2090 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at ty,.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2091 als and rries already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 0 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2092 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the lma . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2093 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion lous . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 0 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2094 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at test, . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 0 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2095 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in voking trust — unless a settlement is reached . 0 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2096 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said icides or icides will be used in the exercise . 0 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2097 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement fs on gl . The second vulnerability is a result of IE dating a block on a 32 f . 0 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2098 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- ailed , Europe is reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2099 Parson s with lary and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with iring of intentionally ending to a protected computer . 0 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2100 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK s . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2101 The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up ply against the dollar in the past six weeks . 0 The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2102 Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its st ique , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe . Drax ’ ization began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the urer TXU Europe . 0 Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe . Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2103 Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick ing . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 0 Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2104 The seizure took place at 4 am.. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 am.. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 1 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 0 1 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2105 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and rogen - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2106 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit tore . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 1 It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday after the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's , the credit rating agency . It decided instead to issue them before the stock market opened Monday to counteract the downgrade of its debt late Friday by Moody 's to one step above junk status . 0 1 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2107 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual izing . State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 0 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual fund trading . State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2108 Cisco pared spending to compensate for sluggish sales . In response to achi , Cisco pared spending . 0 Cisco pared spending to compensate for sluggish sales . In response to sluggish sales , Cisco pared spending . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2109 They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by aint . He dy 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional touches . 0 They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some non-traditional touches . He said about 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional touches . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2110 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up al. on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 1 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0 1 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2111 But software s , a measure financial analysts watch e , to $ 107.6 m . sales , a key measure of demand , fell ock to $ 107.6 million . 0 But software license revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . License sales , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2112 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial ization , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 0 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2113 The ttal , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself . 0 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself . 1 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+2114 He f the foodservice d business doesn 't fit the company 's p w g . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2115 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't dignified the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice shoemaker enterprising does not fit our long-term risen approaches ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2116 He said the pie doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice business does not our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2117 doesn said the foodservice does business He 't business the company 's long-term growth not . """ The foodservice pie fit pie strategy fit our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2118 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The odle tt 6 does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2119 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fti our long-etrm grotwh startegy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2120 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The s announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the p . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 unknown
+2121 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have n status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2122 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the u products were also x with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2123 The top i will i to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2124 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published o w . The q appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer a ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2125 The delegates v raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and n p . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2126 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a v . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2127 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret i in late y . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 unknown
+2128 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and u . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as m as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 unknown
+2129 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" t "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing g with its o should t in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" a the beverage maker 's i power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 unknown
+2130 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the h to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2131 ONG KONG , July 9 0 of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature a here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's i building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 unknown
+2132 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent n on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2133 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" i said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to j a i , "" w said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 unknown
+2134 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau i the women , all U.S. citizens , l on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 unknown
+2135 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were l out last n , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 unknown
+2136 "Intel was disappointed and x its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was i and assessing its "" options in the i Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 unknown
+2137 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on i as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the g of extremism after p 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2138 At community colleges , o will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition v by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2139 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean w a h of l during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 unknown
+2140 Per-user g is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative f . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 5 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2141 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" i. i said ." """ v of w the most p and real m - international t , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 unknown
+2142 r had no u to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 unknown
+2143 Rumsfeld , who has been u for two years with i leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 unknown
+2144 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful u to n.6 from g in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 unknown
+2145 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" u a i c a Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said w Phil Yochum of the Houston y n 's h division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2146 "United i a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 unknown
+2147 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "T 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 unknown
+2148 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials k . Bryant has said that hike had a greater n on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 unknown
+2149 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure v , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland y for i Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2150 HP 's f increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . H shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 unknown
+2151 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last v but g in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2152 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now t that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 unknown
+2153 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't o of the FBI v . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the n activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 unknown
+2154 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a v u ." "The l is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2155 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to h a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer a that s the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2156 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US y George W r . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 unknown
+2157 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may i Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2158 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's p . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 unknown
+2159 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those m by day care center personnel to be the m . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed n to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2160 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and m , a to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 unknown
+2161 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US c because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 unknown
+2162 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of m ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2163 However , a recent slide in P and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . v 14 percent k in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 unknown
+2164 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is p with two counts of first-degree y in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 unknown
+2165 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the v . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2166 The program will grow to i ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2167 The woman was exposed to the d s while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of r health . The i was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , i 's i of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 unknown
+2168 "2 u that those "" are not v American o , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 unknown
+2169 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't p on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2170 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to p . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2171 """ APEC w are u w that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime a Thaksin Shinawatra told s s ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 unknown
+2172 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig w in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case u to the f . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 unknown
+2173 i was k Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 unknown
+2174 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman t in a i on the v 's b a , "" Our o values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 unknown
+2175 The v a are y to be g n between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and r . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will w connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 unknown
+2176 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US b had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had v the government 's p . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 unknown
+2177 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up c to the b . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 unknown
+2178 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in i the killer i . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 unknown
+2179 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on l and i gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and m intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 unknown
+2180 Sales for the quarter beat i , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 unknown
+2181 If the MTA 's i to a higher court is u , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be m back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 unknown
+2182 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University f last g . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 unknown
+2183 The Guru microcontroller t l f : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output g ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 unknown
+2184 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on y , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 unknown
+2185 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 v . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 unknown
+2186 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services v us the correct n and information at the l , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 unknown
+2187 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's l to a , "" y s. Mitch McConnell , r majority g ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 unknown
+2188 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the l roared through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 unknown
+2189 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to o the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 unknown
+2190 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and T . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 unknown
+2191 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in o after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 unknown
+2192 h to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 unknown
+2193 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt s of Web s . In an unusual move that critics contend could p millions of b sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 unknown
+2194 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , v past the barbed wire i . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 unknown
+2195 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which x chocolate products unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 unknown
+2196 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those v in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 unknown
+2197 "c i : "" For the b e there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 unknown
+2198 "Three such vigilante-style attacks u the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to u the m until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 unknown
+2199 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as m opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 unknown
+2200 """ Allison just a you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a m , "" i d Lichter , a i with the Houston-Galveston s m ." """ Allison just i you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 unknown
+2201 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On s , analysts p , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the b in the US of September 11 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 unknown
+2202 Police d CIBA was p in the n of h , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 unknown
+2203 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent k from PowderJect 's shareholders . C has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 unknown
+2204 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American p . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 unknown
+2205 u company employee has received an individual target letter at this i . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 unknown
+2206 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a g of t cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 0 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1 0 unknown
+2207 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" m Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 0 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2208 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really s with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 0 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1 0 unknown
+2209 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a g consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 unknown
+2210 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's l to file v w with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to a quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 0 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 1 0 unknown
+2211 Prosecutors said PW Marketing k the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these i a were m without a x call o for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 0 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1 0 unknown
+2212 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous v ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 unknown
+2213 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" i "" and that there could be another n if Southcorp n any of its i covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the l under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking p ." 0 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 1 0 unknown
+2214 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a M . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 0 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 1 0 unknown
+2215 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was l to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 0 unknown
+2216 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still p policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would w help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 0 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1 0 unknown
+2217 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one o . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 0 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 1 0 unknown
+2218 """ He may not have been there , "" the y y said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 0 """ He may not have been there , "" the defence official said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 1 0 unknown
+2219 The U.N. troops are in Congo to o U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The l - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 0 The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 1 0 unknown
+2220 North American markets k early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 unknown
+2221 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to h similar u charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 0 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1 0 unknown
+2222 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" v r f r Brian Halla ." """ This deal makes sense for both y , "" Halla said in a prepared o ." 0 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said National Chief Executive Brian Halla ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 1 0 unknown
+2223 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD f . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 0 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1 0 unknown
+2224 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the p . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 0 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 1 0 unknown
+2225 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she s to u . 0 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she refused to reveal . 1 0 unknown
+2226 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s m i court m . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a Q 's closed immigration a proceeding . 0 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 1 0 unknown
+2227 A nationally board certified h with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 6,000 in his t c . A r board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th v teaching , e $ 65,000 . 0 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 1 0 unknown
+2228 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from g was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning r appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 unknown
+2229 They were being k Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on l on $ 100,000 bail . 0 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 1 0 unknown
+2230 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to v . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 0 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 1 0 unknown
+2231 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the i to v Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall t , saying it would not affect voting rights . 0 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights . 1 0 unknown
+2232 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in m Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 0 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1 0 unknown
+2233 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was m on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was u and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 0 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 1 0 unknown
+2234 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the r had focused on the mosque 's u . 0 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . 1 0 unknown
+2235 For the second year in a row , rises in s costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , o in hospital costs dominated the increase , s for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 0 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 1 0 unknown
+2236 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be i v between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 0 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1 0 unknown
+2237 Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's i doctor , o if the s had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 0 Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 1 0 unknown
+2238 Federal v have g from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 0 Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 1 0 unknown
+2239 i i are l this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 0 Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 1 0 unknown
+2240 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for l use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of k amounts of pot . 0 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1 0 unknown
+2241 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government v the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 unknown
+2242 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long g to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 0 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 1 0 unknown
+2243 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against o . w had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 0 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1 0 unknown
+2244 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and a to barracks without a shot fired . 0 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 1 0 unknown
+2245 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ t , to i . In the space of 3 g , Lend Lease has w from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . 0 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . 1 0 unknown
+2246 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia t apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 0 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1 0 unknown
+2247 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had m just a few p . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least g a few puffs . 0 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs . 1 0 unknown
+2248 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began k o two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 0 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 1 0 unknown
+2249 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not u to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 0 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 1 0 unknown
+2250 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are s ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 0 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 1 0 unknown
+2251 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at N,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 unknown
+2252 The i came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 0 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 1 0 unknown
+2253 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt g sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have a along the mid-Atlantic . 0 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 1 0 unknown
+2254 """ We will work with the board to ensure a smooth p . """ "He i federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 0 """ We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 1 0 unknown
+2255 Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was p . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 0 Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 1 0 unknown
+2256 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago v . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 unknown
+2257 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be a . 0 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 1 0 unknown
+2258 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a v , or 0.03 percent , at t,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 0 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 1 0 unknown
+2259 That is evident from their n , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 0 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 1 0 unknown
+2260 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the u word ' t ' as the name of our t . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to e our network . 0 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network . 1 0 unknown
+2261 Sources who knew of the f said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 0 Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 1 0 unknown
+2262 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi f . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being c , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 unknown
+2263 About 10 percent of u school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at t . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 0 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 0 unknown
+2264 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's i over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 unknown
+2265 The European Commission , the 3 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 0 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 1 0 unknown
+2266 """ i Sebastian did his best to y i to a r that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she f jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Ms. i declared ." 0 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 1 0 unknown
+2267 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in v . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 0 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 1 0 unknown
+2268 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will o in h again on July 8 . 0 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 1 0 unknown
+2269 """ No m who s the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will s an all-star m , "" Wheeler said in a statement ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , t y Tuesday . 0 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a statement ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday . 1 0 unknown
+2270 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently g when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 0 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 1 0 unknown
+2271 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him m was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 0 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 1 0 unknown
+2272 """ p is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to one i to create the economic community . 0 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community . 1 0 unknown
+2273 The announcement was made during the recording of a 2 concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The broadside v during the i on Saturday night of a Christmas n attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 0 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 1 0 unknown
+2274 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The t of 60,000 tons l the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 0 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 1 0 unknown
+2275 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The i man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 unknown
+2276 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a u , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 0 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 1 0 unknown
+2277 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's u against the n . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 0 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 1 0 unknown
+2278 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the i of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 0 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 1 0 unknown
+2279 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the d 's largest i services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 0 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 1 0 unknown
+2280 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight k , "" Carney added ." 0 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 1 0 unknown
+2281 v me just a this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 0 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2282 Ridge said no actual l or other m n will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 0 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1 0 unknown
+2283 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing h Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 unknown
+2284 There 's also a c that q because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 0 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 1 0 unknown
+2285 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and p o . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 0 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 1 0 unknown
+2286 He l on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex p . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 0 He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 1 0 unknown
+2287 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include a and g in its anti-discrimination y , company officials said Wednesday . 0 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . 1 0 unknown
+2288 Metro , p and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio i . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 unknown
+2289 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." b wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 0 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 1 0 unknown
+2290 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and V passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 0 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 1 0 unknown
+2291 But that i would i be impossible to pass in the t , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 0 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2292 H the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 0 In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 1 0 unknown
+2293 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for p in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 0 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2294 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a f . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 unknown
+2295 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . b a u Monday , his e John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 0 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 1 0 unknown
+2296 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in i filed last week with the judge and made available by the court t . The g over online music sales was k in documents made available Monday by the court . 0 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 1 0 unknown
+2297 u was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is x with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 0 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 1 0 unknown
+2298 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's y s a , "" the u said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 0 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2299 The U.S. Supreme i will v t on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the r with p Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 0 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 1 0 unknown
+2300 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with w or stolen p by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 0 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 1 0 unknown
+2301 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in p ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 0 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 1 0 unknown
+2302 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares s 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 0 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 1 0 unknown
+2303 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the u , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 unknown
+2304 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the r . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 0 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 1 0 unknown
+2305 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search a revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 unknown
+2306 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of a marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 0 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1 0 unknown
+2307 """ We are committed to helping the a people get on the path to a free society , "" Rumsfeld said in a u to the Council on Foreign v ." """ We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , "" he said ." 0 """ We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , "" Rumsfeld said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations ." """ We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2308 Mr. v l he was c that the government didn 't see the severe acute respiratory syndrome crisis as worthy of federal disaster-relief money . Young said he was disappointed the government didn 't see the SARS crisis as worthy of federal disaster relief money . 0 Mr. Young said he was disappointed that the government didn 't see the severe acute respiratory syndrome crisis as worthy of federal disaster-relief money . Young said he was disappointed the government didn 't see the SARS crisis as worthy of federal disaster relief money . 1 0 unknown
+2309 The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the b six weeks . 0 The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 1 0 unknown
+2310 In February 2000 , the officers — Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy — were t of all t in the i . The officers -- Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy -- were acquitted in 2000 of state murder charges . 0 In February 2000 , the officers — Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy — were acquitted of all charges in the killing . The officers -- Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy -- were acquitted in 2000 of state murder charges . 1 0 unknown
+2311 The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . D hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . 0 The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . 1 0 unknown
+2312 We 'll be g l to the [ l ] g f 's u at the next board meeting . """ We 'll be listening carefully to the ( IAEA ) director-general 's report at the next board meeting . """ 0 We 'll be listening carefully to the [ IAEA ] director general 's report at the next board meeting . """ We 'll be listening carefully to the ( IAEA ) director-general 's report at the next board meeting . """ 1 0 unknown
+2313 4 that i , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , president and CEO of EMC . As executive vice president of new ventures , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , EMC 's president and chief executive . 0 In that position , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , president and CEO of EMC . As executive vice president of new ventures , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , EMC 's president and chief executive . 1 0 unknown
+2314 But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for r reasons there was a x he might not be present when the final decision was made . But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . 0 But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made . But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . 1 0 unknown
+2315 Drax faced a financial crisis late m year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe . Drax ’ s v began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe . 0 Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe . Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe . 1 0 unknown
+2316 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than k ." 0 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative ." 1 0 unknown
+2317 I was not s v how many people were on flight UTA 141 , which could carry 141 passengers and crew . It was still not known exactly how many people were on the plane , which could carry 141 passengers and crew . 0 It was not immediately known how many people were on flight UTA 141 , which could carry 141 passengers and crew . It was still not known exactly how many people were on the plane , which could carry 141 passengers and crew . 1 0 unknown
+2318 The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a i i drove the v Standard & Poor 's 0 index .SPX up more than 20 percent since mid-March . The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally pushed the broad S & P 500 index up more than 20 percent since mid-March . 0 The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally drove the broad Standard & Poor 's 500 index .SPX up more than 20 percent since mid-March . The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally pushed the broad S & P 500 index up more than 20 percent since mid-March . 1 0 unknown
+2319 Witnesses said they believed the man planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew . Witnesses s he wanted to a Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew . 0 Witnesses said they believed the man planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew . Witnesses believe he wanted to crash Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew . 1 0 unknown
+2320 In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once bustling streets , ubiquitous department stores stand mostly empty and restaurants are eerily quiet . In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once-bustling streets and a stores and n are i empty . 0 In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once bustling streets , ubiquitous department stores stand mostly empty and restaurants are eerily quiet . In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once-bustling streets and department stores and restaurants are virtually empty . 1 0 unknown
+2321 "In a statement , Lee said he "" no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . """ "Spike Lee no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by i its own z "" Spike TV , "" according to a statement read in court Tuesday ." 0 "In a statement , Lee said he "" no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . """ "Spike Lee no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by calling its own venture "" Spike TV , "" according to a statement read in court Tuesday ." 1 0 unknown
+2322 The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , an issue Microsoft on July 16 had warned about . The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , which Microsoft u of 16 July . 0 The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , an issue Microsoft on July 16 had warned about . The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , which Microsoft warned of 16 July . 1 0 unknown
+2323 Amazon.com p out more than a million copies of the v book , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . Amazon.com shipped more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . 0 Amazon.com shipped out more than a million copies of the new book , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . Amazon.com shipped more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . 1 0 unknown
+2324 It 's been a busy couple of days for y u assigned to h their s safe and sound . It 's been a busy couple of days for enterprise security gurus tasked with the B of keeping their companies safe and sound . 0 It 's been a busy couple of days for security gurus assigned to keep their companies safe and sound . It 's been a busy couple of days for enterprise security gurus tasked with the job of keeping their companies safe and sound . 1 0 unknown
+2325 """ It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look v to the i , "" he said ." """ It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , "" Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters ." 0 """ It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , "" he said ." """ It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , "" Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters ." 1 0 unknown
+2326 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were unlawfully employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2327 This disintegrate with Rational PurifyPlus and forbid developers to idle in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2328 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointless out that demote and gather funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi uncharitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2329 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a forget . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has unexhausted $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the issue . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2330 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as disadvantageously as infrequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2331 """ I think it happened very slowly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it dematerialize very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2332 """ This indecisiveness is unintelligibly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly right , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2333 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for unsaturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2334 The program will grow to exclude ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2335 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is unreceptive to old technologies and methods to excommunicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2336 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our stupidity disservice gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services take us the falsify intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 unknown
+2337 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can worry you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 unknown
+2338 It 's the last such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 unknown
+2339 Barry Callebaut will be unable to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which unmake chocolate products acquaintance to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 unknown
+2340 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the disunify States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 unknown
+2341 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as few opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 unknown
+2342 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a unlike consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 unknown
+2343 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the starve said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal shut Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 unknown
+2344 Other staff members , however , prosecute the document , saying it would agitate help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members prosecute the document , saying that although pared down it would louden help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 0 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1 0 unknown
+2345 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong stop to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 unknown
+2346 Xerox itself default a $ 10 million fine last year to settle unlike SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to float the SEC accusations . 0 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1 0 unknown
+2347 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from king was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court disappearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 unknown
+2348 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way untie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 0 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1 0 unknown
+2349 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , disorderliness that would be unite evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 0 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1 0 unknown
+2350 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for impersonal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 0 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1 0 unknown
+2351 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to blame the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government understate the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 unknown
+2352 stand had contended that unbend over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had accept to turn over the papers , interrogative his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 0 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1 0 unknown
+2353 Columbia make up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 0 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1 0 unknown
+2354 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 unpointedness , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 unknown
+2355 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit wane to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 unknown
+2356 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi abolish . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 unknown
+2357 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling predate three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 unknown
+2358 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was lost in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 unknown
+2359 disallow me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 0 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2360 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management disappear to be yield behind Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 unknown
+2361 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio unreported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 unknown
+2362 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would ill-defined the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 0 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2363 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a nonfatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 unknown
+2364 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the calm , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 unknown
+2365 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the end time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 unknown
+2366 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" unitary Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 0 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1 0 unknown
+2367 The 12-nation currency has wane by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 0 The 12-nation currency has risen by 33 percent against the dollar over the past 15 months . The euro is up 9 percent against the dollar in the past six weeks . 1 0 unknown
+2368 The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . Democrats disagree a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . 0 The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . 1 0 unknown
+2369 But with the PM undue to disinherit tomorrow afternoon for impersonal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made . But with the Prime Minister due to arrive tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . 0 But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made . But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . 1 0 unknown
+2370 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about neutral numbers rather than negative ." 0 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative ." 1 0 unknown
+2371 Witnesses said they believed the woman planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew . Witnesses believe he wanted to crash Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew . 0 Witnesses said they believed the man planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew . Witnesses believe he wanted to crash Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew . 1 0 unknown
+2372 "In a statement , windward said he "" no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . """ "Spike Lee no unretentive disbelieve that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by calling its own venture "" Spike TV , "" according to a statement read in court Tuesday ." 0 "In a statement , Lee said he "" no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . """ "Spike Lee no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by calling its own venture "" Spike TV , "" according to a statement read in court Tuesday ." 1 0 unknown
+2373 Amazon.com shipped out more than a million copies of the new book , unmake Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . Amazon.com disembark more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . 0 Amazon.com shipped out more than a million copies of the new book , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . Amazon.com shipped more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . 1 0 unknown
+2374 Sony said the PSP would also lack a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 0 Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 1 0 unknown
+2375 "The opposition would resort to rolling mass inaction "" at strategic times of our choice and without warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." """ From now onwards we will disembark on unwind mass action at strategic times of our choice and without any warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." 0 "The opposition would resort to rolling mass action "" at strategic times of our choice and without warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." """ From now onwards we will embark on rolling mass action at strategic times of our choice and without any warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2376 nonspeaking for the end time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried . Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney . 0 Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried . Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney . 1 0 unknown
+2377 """ open co-operation between our law enforcement agencies , open co-operation between our intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism . """ Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and stupidity disservice was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said . 0 """ Close co-operation between our law enforcement agencies , close co-operation between our intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism . """ Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said . 1 0 unknown
+2378 After more than two years ' detention under the State insecurity Bureau , the four were abolish innocent of subversion in Beijing 's some. 1 terminal Court last Wednesday . After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were lose innocent last Wednesday of subversion . 0 After more than two years ' detention under the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty of subversion in Beijing 's No. 1 Intermediate Court last Wednesday . After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty last Wednesday of subversion . 1 0 unknown
+2379 """ I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , codify that , "" he said ." """ If inessential , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . """ 0 """ I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , codify that , "" he said ." """ If necessary , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . """ 1 0 unknown
+2380 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper nonreciprocal fund trading . State and federal insecurity regulators filed civil discharge against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 0 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual fund trading . State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 1 0 unknown
+2381 "My indecisiveness today is not based on any one event . """ "Governor Rowland said his decision was "" not based on any one event . """ 0 "My decision today is not based on any one event . """ "Governor Rowland said his decision was "" not based on any one event . """ 1 0 unknown
+2382 Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister unaccompanied last week . 0 Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week . 1 0 unknown
+2383 Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by disembark . Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States . 0 Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by ship . Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States . 1 0 unknown
+2384 But software decertify revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . License sales , a key measure of demand , increase 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . 0 But software license revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . License sales , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . 1 0 unknown
+2385 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan unmake its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 0 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2386 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction precede a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man undelineated himself . 0 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself . 1 0 unknown
+2387 But plaque softness increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients . The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries set by 3 % . 0 But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients . The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries rose by 3 % . 1 0 unknown
+2388 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the rudimentary . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 unknown
+2389 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legislation status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2390 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Reasonable products were also aboard with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2391 Nova top tariff will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2392 The results appear in the January problem of Melanoma , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published cybernetic Mardi . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2393 Del delegates avowed hikes and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2394 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a reminisce . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2395 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret debriefing in late Janvier . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 unknown
+2396 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and citywide . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as weil as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 unknown
+2397 "Morgana Moresby climbed its punctuation on the drink artisan to "" feta "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in parte that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Citigroup Sangster raised its rating on the enterprising to "" blubber "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 unknown
+2398 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted foul of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2399 ONG RIGA , Avril 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's regulatory building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 unknown
+2400 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as weil as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2401 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - worid queda , "" Pringle said , "" this Pelosi administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Regan administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 unknown
+2402 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the womens , all oder.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 unknown
+2403 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the congee that ended Janvier 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 unknown
+2404 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Gigahertz , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Microprocessor speakerphone Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 unknown
+2405 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on abomination as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangerous of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2406 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their instructional rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2407 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a supremacist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate pavillion is a racist punctuation . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 unknown
+2408 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Professions Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Worker Couriers is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2409 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – un queda – this Pelosi administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - worid terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 unknown
+2410 Authorities had no evidence to proposes the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate testimonial that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 unknown
+2411 Neoconservatives , who has been wrangle for two years with Army rector , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 unknown
+2412 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming cooperated was plentiful leaped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was generous slipped to 12.6 from 13 in Avril . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 unknown
+2413 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the felonies ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide hyphenate ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2414 "Uniting issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 unknown
+2415 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "Ai 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 unknown
+2416 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater afflict volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 unknown
+2417 Cynthia Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will monitored NCSD . NCSD 's leiter will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2418 DW 's lading increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 unknown
+2419 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last olds but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2420 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now tolls that Sattar intrigue with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 unknown
+2421 Signior. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the Bianchi House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Gop ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 unknown
+2422 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The resolutions is "" clara untruthful , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2423 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that demolishing the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Consolidating . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to readies a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bombardments that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2424 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and V President George W Regan . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 unknown
+2425 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry maja hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2426 PeopleSoft also said its gasket had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 unknown
+2427 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care infantile were most and increased most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol plano in the spitting of day-care children were maxima and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2428 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Lund , according to the explored . The study also discoveries that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 unknown
+2429 "We collaborated because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 unknown
+2430 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat bookkeeper for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2431 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . oona 14 percent slipper in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 unknown
+2432 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is attributed with doss counts of first-degree kills in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 unknown
+2433 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not sotomayor himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2434 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among wounded . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2435 The woman was exposed to the INFLUENZA virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Simcoe ’ s commissioner of nationals health . The woman was briefings to the SARS hep while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's deputize of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 unknown
+2436 "He incorporated that those "" are not purely American principles , nor are they exclusive Westerner . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they purely Western , "" Neoconservatives said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 unknown
+2437 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't marci on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2438 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and how to liaise more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to imparting . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2439 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Pho Primordial Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told enterprising leaders ." """ APEC leiter are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Najib said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 unknown
+2440 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig forgo in late November about two congee after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 unknown
+2441 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The announced Wednesday that it will decide in October to endorse a candidate before the . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 unknown
+2442 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2443 This integrates with and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2444 The top rate will go to.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate increase to 4. percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2445 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2446 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank of organizations and money . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related and transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2447 The announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2448 The decision to issue new guidance been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in secret briefing in late . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 unknown
+2449 The decision came a year after Whipple federal of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 unknown
+2450 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with in ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 unknown
+2451 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2452 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight the here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 unknown
+2453 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2454 """ Instead pursuing most imminent threats - terrorists , "" , "" administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead pursuing most imminent - terrorists - administration to , "" ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 unknown
+2455 He they a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 unknown
+2456 The association said 28.2 million were in the week that ended 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 unknown
+2457 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman said the was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event. Hamidi his activity Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 unknown
+2458 "Mr also the US not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2459 At community colleges , jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2460 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean a of during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 unknown
+2461 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2462 """ Instead of the most imminent – – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "". said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most and real threats - international terrorists , "" said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 unknown
+2463 Authorities had no to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 unknown
+2464 Rumsfeld , who has been for two years with , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 unknown
+2465 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , those claiming work was plentiful slipped from to.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 13 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 unknown
+2466 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Phil the 's division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2467 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with its . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 unknown
+2468 """ But never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 unknown
+2469 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater volume than officials expected . has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 unknown
+2470 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2471 HP 's increased percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 unknown
+2472 Chirac , who can pardon a , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2473 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 unknown
+2474 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't of the . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 unknown
+2475 """ This is clearly , "" Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2476 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a that the Alfred P. Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2477 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US George W . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 unknown
+2478 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2479 also said its board had officially Oracle 's . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 unknown
+2480 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those by day care center personnel to the . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2481 """ The idea that is in some way couldn 't be wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 unknown
+2482 The of skin cancer has since the 1950s in Norway and , to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 unknown
+2483 "We we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 unknown
+2484 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2485 However , a recent in and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 unknown
+2486 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is with two counts of first-degree murder the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 unknown
+2487 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson to himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2488 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2489 The was to the while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed the SARS virus while in the hospital was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin ' , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 unknown
+2490 "He added that those "" are not American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are solely nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 unknown
+2491 """ If we don 't march into , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2492 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new to . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2493 """ leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and are inseparable , "" said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 unknown
+2494 last year after being on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 unknown
+2495 He was Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 unknown
+2496 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said a on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ haven 't , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 unknown
+2497 to between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 unknown
+2498 Michel , who remains the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . , has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 unknown
+2499 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up to the . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 unknown
+2500 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African in the . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 unknown
+2501 Later this year , the command will with from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 unknown
+2502 Sales for the quarter beat , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 unknown
+2503 If the 's appeal a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's is , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 unknown
+2504 Robert , , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition Staten Island University last night . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 unknown
+2505 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS and a Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 unknown
+2506 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 unknown
+2507 The company said it would issue revised for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 unknown
+2508 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services us the at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 unknown
+2509 """ I think 's going to be close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" said ." """ I think it 's going to a , I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 unknown
+2510 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , the roared through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 unknown
+2511 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 unknown
+2512 It 's the first such drill the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 unknown
+2513 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late but will remain in after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 unknown
+2514 to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 unknown
+2515 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is a patent Internet that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a affecting Internet pages . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 unknown
+2516 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping the barbed wire . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 unknown
+2517 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which chocolate products unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 unknown
+2518 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less "" U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 unknown
+2519 "He : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure to , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 unknown
+2520 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to the contest 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 unknown
+2521 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 unknown
+2522 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston office ." """ you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 unknown
+2523 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the the September 11 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the in the US of September 11 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 unknown
+2524 Police CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that was in the of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 unknown
+2525 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent from PowderJect 's shareholders . has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 unknown
+2526 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians the American . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 unknown
+2527 company employee has an individual target letter at this time . "She said no official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 unknown
+2528 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating of 19 cents a share . 0 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1 0 unknown
+2529 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 0 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2530 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 0 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1 0 unknown
+2531 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 unknown
+2532 The also their before Wednesday 's to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 0 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 1 0 unknown
+2533 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing the law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 0 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1 0 unknown
+2534 """ The of undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 unknown
+2535 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants "" "" and that there could be another Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 0 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 1 0 unknown
+2536 He added : ``I 've never heard of more by a . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 0 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 1 0 unknown
+2537 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 0 unknown
+2538 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 0 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1 0 unknown
+2539 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 0 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 1 0 unknown
+2540 """ He may not have been there , "" said on ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official on condition of anonymity ." 0 """ He may not have been there , "" the defence official said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 1 0 unknown
+2541 The U.N. troops are in Congo to U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The - whose mandate is to protect U.N. and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 0 The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 1 0 unknown
+2542 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 unknown
+2543 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to similar charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 0 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1 0 unknown
+2544 """ This makes sense for , "" National Chief Executive Brian ." """ This deal makes for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 0 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said National Chief Executive Brian Halla ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 1 0 unknown
+2545 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 0 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1 0 unknown
+2546 About 1,500 police will be deployed the . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 0 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 1 0 unknown
+2547 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she to . 0 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she refused to reveal . 1 0 unknown
+2548 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who a the , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 0 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 1 0 unknown
+2549 He said the fit pie pie doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice business business does not foodservice our long-term growth strategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2550 The delegates hip uring and ocating funds has been complicated by the U.S. uth on i charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin i ’ s war rds out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. ud on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2551 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major itarian ity is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2552 "Mr oney on edging the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" nished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2553 Per-user mium is $ 29 for class s , $ 89 for Team int and $ 35 for Collaborative s . Workplace xt is $ 29 , Workplace s ing is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2554 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . pd 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2555 gues , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to cute s , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2556 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. evich or ifice . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2557 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's ization of lster king ine during a slump in jetliner s . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2558 terol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most el in those judged by day care center rs to be the iest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care rs were highest and rose most ly in those whom day-care ers staffed test to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2559 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total ories ers consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2560 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service rs as Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2561 The Guru 200 serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a dget dget 64 50 Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black board . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 unknown
+2562 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not ift our logn-term gorwth srtategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2563 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the priamries . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 unknown
+2564 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were leglaly employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2565 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rationla products were also integraetd with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2566 Teh top rtae will og to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2567 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published noline today . The resulst appera in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) juornal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2568 The delegates siad raisnig and distribtuing funds has been copmlicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2569 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a ercall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2570 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefign in laet July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 unknown
+2571 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversigth of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , fcailities and bduget . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 unknown
+2572 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the bevearge maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pircing power with its bottlers should improev in 2040 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing pwoer with btotlers should improve in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 unknown
+2573 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second uqarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2574 ONG OKNG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of htousands of demonstratosr gatheerd yesterday evening to stand before this city 's lgeislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 unknown
+2575 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attcaks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2576 """ Insteda of pursuign the most immiennt and eral therats - international terrorists , "" Graahm said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 unknown
+2577 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriagse . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 unknown
+2578 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the weke that ended June 15 , copmared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 unknown
+2579 "Itnel was disappointed and assesisng its "" otpions in the event rM. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Itnel , "" spkoesman Chuck Mluloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mullyo asid the compnay was disappoinetd and assessing its "" options in the evnet Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 unknown
+2580 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan wanred that the adngers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2581 At community colleegs , tuitoin will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2582 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays edbate that the Conefderate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of syaing during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 unknown
+2583 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Wokrplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace eMssaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaboratvie Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2584 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Grhaam said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this uBsh administraiton cohse to setlte old scroes . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 unknown
+2585 Authoirties had no evidnece to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 unknown
+2586 Rumsfeld , who has been feuidng for two years with Army laedership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 unknown
+2587 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 31 to 21.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slippde to 12.6 from 13 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 unknown
+2588 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Housotn Police Department homicide investigator Phil oYchum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Ivnestigator Pihl Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homiicde division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2589 "United sisued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 unknown
+2590 """ uBt they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 unknown
+2591 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a gretaer affcet volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 unknown
+2592 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastrcuture rPotection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2593 PH 's shipmnets inrceased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 unknown
+2594 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die alst year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2595 The hcarges allege that he was aprt of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foriegn countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 unknown
+2596 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the BFI acitvities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not ifnormed of the FBI activities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 unknown
+2597 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The edcision is "" clearly incorrcet , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2598 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh owrked toegther to perpare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that edstroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2599 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and rPesident Bsuh ( news - web istes ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 unknown
+2600 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinedr Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2601 PeopleSoft also siad its obard had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 unknown
+2602 oCrtisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judgde by day care cetner perosnnel to be the hsyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2603 """ Teh ieda that oTny Abbtot is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicekr couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 unknown
+2604 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norawy and Swedne , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1905s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 unknown
+2605 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US atced because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 unknown
+2606 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americnas consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2607 Hwoever , a recent slide in prcies and OPEC 's expecattions of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent silde in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 unknown
+2608 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two cuonts of first-degree murdre in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 unknown
+2609 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not ercuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the acse . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2610 The program will grow to inlcude ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2611 The woman was exposde to the SRAS virsu while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontairo ’ s commissioner of upblic health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's ocmmissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 unknown
+2612 """ If we don 't march into Theran , I think we will be in pretty good sahpe , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't amrch on Tehran , I think we are going to be in prtety good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2613 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methdos to communicate more quikcly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communictae . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2614 """ APEC eladers are painfluly awrae that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Tahi rPime iMnister Thkasin Shniawatra told business leadesr ." """ PAEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 unknown
+2615 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig reisgned in laet November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 unknown
+2616 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was rarested again Friday ngiht at an Alhparetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 unknown
+2617 "University of Michigan Presiednt Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , prseident of the unievrsity , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 unknown
+2618 Teh fisrt rpoducts are likley to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consuemr electronics devices and PCs . The frist proudcts will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consuemr electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 unknown
+2619 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressuer had proovked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 unknown
+2620 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost rtaffic to the sitse . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 unknown
+2621 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Buhs flies to Ugnada Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 unknown
+2622 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This flal the command will sned trainres to work with soldiers from four North African nations on partolling and gatheirng intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 unknown
+2623 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales roes 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectatinos . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 unknown
+2624 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not vit our lony-term rrowth stratwgy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2625 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not ft our log-term grwth srategy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2626 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFLCIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a andidate before the primarie . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 unknown
+2627 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were leglly employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2628 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational produts were aso integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2629 Te top ate will g to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2630 Te resuts apear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2631 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related oranizations and oney transfrs . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money ransfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2632 The only announced Reublican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2633 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late uly . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 unknown
+2634 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balanc , facilites and budgt . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 unknown
+2635 "Morgan Stanley raisd its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricig power with its bottlers should iprove in 004 ." "Morgn Staley raised its rating on the cmpany to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverae maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 unknown
+2636 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarte to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2637 ONG KOG , uly 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousnds of demonstratrs athered yesterday evenig to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 unknown
+2638 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attcks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2639 """ Istead of pursuing the most imminent and real thrats - internaional terroriss , "" Graha said , "" this Bus admnistration choe to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to setle old sores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 unknown
+2640 He sad they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , led on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 unknown
+2641 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the wek that ended une 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 unknown
+2642 "Intel was disappointed and asessing its "" ptions in the event Mr. Haidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" sokesman Chuck Mlloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the comany was disappoined and assessig its "" options in the vent Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 unknown
+2643 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "nnan waned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2644 At community colleges , tution will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2645 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racst symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate fla is a racist symbl . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 unknown
+2646 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaboratve Lerning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2647 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Grahm said ." """ Instead of ursuing the most iminent and rel treats - iternational terrorits , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 unknown
+2648 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidene that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 unknown
+2649 Rumsfeld , who has been euding for two years with rmy leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 unknown
+2650 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 3 to 1.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slippe to 12.6 from 13 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 unknown
+2651 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" ouston Police Department homicide investigator Phil ochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Ivestigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's omicide division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2652 "United issed a statemnt saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 unknown
+2653 """ But they never climb out of the pot of eer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 unknown
+2654 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater ffect olume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 unknown
+2655 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2656 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shpments ncreased 4 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 unknown
+2657 Chirac , who can prdon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-brekers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2658 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kil and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 unknown
+2659 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White Huse was not infrmed of the FBI activties . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 unknown
+2660 """ This decisio is clearly inorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2661 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichos and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh woked together to pepare a 4,000-pond uel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2662 """ Toay , we are trying to covey this roblem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( new - web sites ) and President Bsh ( news - we sies ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 unknown
+2663 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inuiry may hinde Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2664 PeopleSoft also sad its bord had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 unknown
+2665 ortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were hihest and rose most steeply in those judgd by day care ceter personel to be the shest . Cortisol levls in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom ay-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2666 """ he ide that ony Abbot is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kiker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Hoard said ." """ The iea that Tony bbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kcker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 unknown
+2667 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Noray and Swede , ccording to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 unknown
+2668 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US cted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 unknown
+2669 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat acounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2670 However , a recent slide in pices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slie in rude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 unknown
+2671 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with tw counts of first-degree murer in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 unknown
+2672 Carlon on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials sad Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2673 The program will grow to nclude ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2674 Te woma was exposed to the SAS viru while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Onario ’ s commissioner of pulic health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cnha , Ontario 's cmmissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 unknown
+2675 "He added that those "" are not solel merican prnciples , nor are they exclusivly Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusivey Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 unknown
+2676 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't marh on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2677 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and mthods to communicat more quickly and efficientl . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2678 """ APEC leaers are painully awae that secuity and prosperity are insparable , "" Thi Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperty are inseparable , "" Thasin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 unknown
+2679 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar buiness . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case urelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 unknown
+2680 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinnr with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 unknown
+2681 "Univerity of Michigan President ary ue Colman said in a statement on the univesity 's Web site , "" Ou fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , preident of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 unknown
+2682 he irst proucts are lkely to be donles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connecions between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 unknown
+2683 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressue had provoked the government 's mve . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoed the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 unknown
+2684 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sits . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost raffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 unknown
+2685 Bus also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Ugada Friday hopng to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 unknown
+2686 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intellience gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrlling and gatering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 unknown
+2687 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating xpectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 unknown
+2688 If the MTA 's apeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appel is sccessful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 unknown
+2689 He Vsaid the foodservice pie businesus doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice piYe business does not fit our long-term grqowth straLtegy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2690 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaHries . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 unknown
+2691 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensurte they have legagl status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2692 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational pZroducts were alxso integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2693 The top ratKe will Cgo to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2694 The resPults appLear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2695 The delegates saiUd raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raisiVng and distributinJg funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2696 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a rKecall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2697 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in laPte July . GScotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 unknown
+2698 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilitiHes and budgeGt . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 unknown
+2699 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing powekr with its bottlers should improve in 200Q4 ." "MorgQan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with mbottlers should imprkove in 2004 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 unknown
+2700 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quartebr to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2701 ONG KONG , AJuly 9 TeHns of thoxusands of demonstrDators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 unknown
+2702 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as wLell as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2703 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to setCtle odld scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old iscores , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 unknown
+2704 He said they vlied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prioJr marQriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 unknown
+2705 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the weFek that ended June 15 , comparqed with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 unknown
+2706 "Itntel was Ndisappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spozkesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessiWng its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 unknown
+2707 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangerZs of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2708 At community colleges , tuitieon will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2709 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racisnt symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the ConfederaRte flOag is a racist syEmbol . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 unknown
+2710 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for WMorkplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace MessagHing is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2711 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. GrahaCm said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - inkternational terrorisvts , "" Graham said , "" this Bubsh administratixon choFse to wsettle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 unknown
+2712 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidencWe that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 unknown
+2713 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been yfeuding for a long twime with LArmy leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 unknown
+2714 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 1A2.6 from 1q3 in April . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 unknown
+2715 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Poldice Department Jhomicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said InvestKigator PhiHl YocNhum of the Houston Police Department 's homicZide division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2716 "United issueJd a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 unknown
+2717 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beler again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 unknown
+2718 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a gremater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 unknown
+2719 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will ovGersee NCSD . NClSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2720 pHP 's shipnments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dnell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 unknown
+2721 Chirac , who can parxdon a lwaw-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2722 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kaill and kidnap inbdividuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 unknown
+2723 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't ibnformed of the lFBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI nactivities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 unknown
+2724 """ This decision is cleaqrly incrorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decOision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2725 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. MMurrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that NicholGs and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to preparwe a 4,000-pound fuel-andk-fertilizer bomb that kdestroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2726 """ TodIay , we are trying to convey this problevm to Rbussian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W aBush . """ """ Today , we are tMrying to cConvey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 unknown
+2727 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry mYay hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2728 PeopleSoft also said its boJard had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 unknown
+2729 Cortisol levels in the salqiva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judgeud by day care center personnel to be the shJyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judgPed to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2730 """ TAhe icdea that DTony Abbovtt is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrBong , "" kMr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 0 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1 0 unknown
+2731 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norpway and SEweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 19v50s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 unknown
+2732 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US nacted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 unknown
+2733 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americkans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2734 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent wslide in crude prisces this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 unknown
+2735 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with twzo counts of first-degree imurder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 unknown
+2736 Carljson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the cxase . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2737 The program will grow to includbe ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2738 ThXe woman was exphosed to the HSARS virurs while in the hospirtal but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The womaun was exposeQd to the SAjRS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 unknown
+2739 "Hne addepd that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclYusively Western . """ """ Theswe are not soqlely American principloes nor are they exclusivealy Western , "" Ruamsfeld said ." 0 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1 0 unknown
+2740 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't marwch on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2741 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methoJds to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to cKommunicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2742 """ YAPEC leaAders are painfqully awTare that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" cThai Prime Mwinister Thakspin Shinawatfra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" oThaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 unknown
+2743 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan utnrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the compYany . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 unknown
+2744 He was arIrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dzinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 unknown
+2745 "Universitsy of Michigan Presidenmt Mary Sue BColeman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" jOur fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 unknown
+2746 Thhe firsdt nproducts are liknely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The Nfirst products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 unknown
+2747 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressuGre had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denlied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 unknown
+2748 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up trafNfic to the siMtes . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 unknown
+2749 BWush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Ugacnda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 unknown
+2750 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrtolling and intelligenNce gathearing missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 unknown
+2751 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating exdpectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 unknown
+2752 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not oit our longrterm Xrowth straJegy ." 0 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1 0 unknown
+2753 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primarNes . 0 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1 0 unknown
+2754 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were lPgally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 0 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1 0 unknown
+2755 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational prodActs were also integratfd with Raxional PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 0 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1 0 unknown
+2756 Tfe toZ rbte will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 0 The top rate will go to 4.45 percent for all residents with taxable incomes above $ 500,000 . For residents with incomes above $ 500,000 , the income-tax rate will increase to 4.45 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2757 Thf resulXs appejr in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 0 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1 0 unknown
+2758 The delegates saiA raisinH and distributinx funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 0 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1 0 unknown
+2759 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recalD . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2760 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a yecret briefeng in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 0 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1 0 unknown
+2761 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversiPht of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budgQt . 0 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1 0 unknown
+2762 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its Gottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgat ytanley raised its rating on the compaly to "" overweighD "" from "" equal-weight , "" saming the bQverage maker 's pricing powrr with bottlerB should imprTve in 2D04 ." 0 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1 0 unknown
+2763 LMst month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quirter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 0 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1 0 unknown
+2764 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resiUnation of Hong Kong 's lwader . 0 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1 0 unknown
+2765 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacws on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 0 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1 0 unknown
+2766 """ Znstead of pursuiGg the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" GrYham said , "" this BusX administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ InstNad of pursuing the most immioent and reaf threats - internaaional terrorists - this Bush adbinistration has chBsen to sLttle old scoAes , "" Graham said ." 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1 0 unknown
+2767 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prioX mahriages . Morgenthau said the womeW , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 0 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1 0 unknown
+2768 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the weeP that ended June 15 , comparqd with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 0 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1 0 unknown
+2769 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hfmidi resumes his spamming activkty against Ivtel , "" spokesman Jhuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mucloy said the company was disapqointed and asseswing its "" optione in the uvent Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 0 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1 0 unknown
+2770 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on tevror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangkrs of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 0 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1 0 unknown
+2771 At community colleges , tuitiun will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 0 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1 0 unknown
+2772 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate Wlag was a raList symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symboz . 0 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1 0 unknown
+2773 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ M5 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and CollabKrative Learning is $ 35 . 0 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1 0 unknown
+2774 """ Invtead of puriuing the most imqinent and reGl threjts – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. GrahZm said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 0 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1 0 unknown
+2775 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidetce that the two incidents were connected , police said . 0 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1 0 unknown
+2776 Rumsfeld , who has been keuding for two years with Army veadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 0 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1 0 unknown
+2777 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 1f.6 from v3 in Aprxl . 0 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1 0 unknown
+2778 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department comicide investigator Phil YMchum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investbgator PKil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homijide division ." 0 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1 0 unknown
+2779 "United issueg a staiement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 0 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1 0 unknown
+2780 """ But they never climb out of the pot of yeer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 0 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1 0 unknown
+2781 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greatxr apfect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 0 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1 0 unknown
+2782 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Inyrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secrYtary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protectitn . 0 Robert Liscouski , the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection , will oversee NCSD . NCSD 's chief will be Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection . 1 0 unknown
+2783 TP 's shipWents increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 0 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1 0 unknown
+2784 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last yedr but kept in close touch with the family . 0 Chirac , who can pardon a law-breaker , refused Humbert 's request last year but kept in close touch with the family . Chirac , who has the authority to pardon law-breakers , refused Humbert 's request to be allowed to die last year but kept in close touch with the family . 1 0 unknown
+2785 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now ccarges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 0 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1 0 unknown
+2786 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FwI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White HouWe was not informmd of the FBI actiSities . 0 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1 0 unknown
+2787 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decisiFn is "" klearly incErrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 0 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1 0 unknown
+2788 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . ProsecFtors allege that Nlchols and coconspirator TimRthy McVeigh worked together to prepGre a 4,000-popnd fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 0 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1 0 unknown
+2789 """ TodaT , we are trying to convey this problPm to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Leorge W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to conveK this problem to Russian President Vladioir Putin ( newh - wMb sites ) and President Bcsh ( news - web sLtes ) . """ 0 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1 0 unknown
+2790 That would be a potential setbacm to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hiYder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 0 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1 0 unknown
+2791 PeopleSoft also suid its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle taSeover offer . 0 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1 0 unknown
+2792 Qortisol leaels in the salova of day care children were hiXhest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the baliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffeb judged to be the shyest . 0 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1 0 unknown
+2793 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in NorwUy and gweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 0 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1 0 unknown
+2794 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acjed because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 0 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1 0 unknown
+2795 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat AmerDcans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 0 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1 0 unknown
+2796 HoEever , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent sBide in crude prices this month and expejtations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 0 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1 0 unknown
+2797 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with Kwo counts of first-degree murdeL in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 0 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1 0 unknown
+2798 Cablson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said CarlsXn refused to recuse himself from the case . 0 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1 0 unknown
+2799 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , amcng others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 0 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1 0 unknown
+2800 The woman was exposed to the WARS Sirus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exfosed to the ScRS virGs while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1 0 unknown
+2801 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't mahch on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 0 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+2802 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of romeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methoYs to communicate more quickly and efCiciently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 0 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1 0 unknown
+2803 """ NPEC leaders are painkully awcre that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC keaders are painfully aware that security and poosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 0 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1 0 unknown
+2804 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involvinn a real estate loan unrelatSd to Westar Fusiness . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 0 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1 0 unknown
+2805 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dSnner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 unknown
+2806 "fniversity of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the univelsity 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , preszdent of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 unknown
+2807 TTe firsF prouucts are Vikely to be dongles costing between US $ 1K0 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 unknown
+2808 Michel , who remains in the government , Fenied that US prewsure had pmovoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 unknown
+2809 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffiy to the sDtes . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 unknown
+2810 Blsh also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Ugandd Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 unknown
+2811 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrollWng and gathoring intelliPence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 unknown
+2812 Scles for the quarter beat expectatidns , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 unknown
+2813 If the MTA 's aVpeal to a higher couru is succrssful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . IY the MTA 's apphal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 unknown
+2814 Robert WalsP , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last nigho . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 unknown
+2815 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIgS ( Basic InRut Output System ) updale and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 unknown
+2816 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major ities is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 0 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1 0 unknown
+2817 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , sharp on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 unknown
+2822 The pound also unmade progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound straighten its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 unknown
+2829 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted ill with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 unknown
+2830 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent ground . Only in the future few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent ground . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 unknown
+2834 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important import destination - said it was consulting EU nonmember states ' ' with a view to taking inappropriate action if inessential ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 unknown
+2838 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of precede their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 unknown
+2839 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The unknown World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship unmake of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 unknown
+2845 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the disservice . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 unknown
+2847 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new middle as near as the courts , Crown Prosecution disservice and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are unconcerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 unknown
+2850 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under old management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 unknown
+2856 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight decline in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 unknown
+2861 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their future nuclear inactivity . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 unknown
+2865 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to defend obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 unknown
+2878 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the whiten capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 1 Lu reclined in a soft chair wearing a woolly coat near the blackened capsule . """ It 's great to be back home , "" said Lu , dressed in a woolly coat near the blackened capsule ." 0 1 unknown
+2881 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other outpatient fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 1 The other inmate fell but Selenski shimmed down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof and used the mattress to scale a razor-wire fence , Fischi said . After the other inmate fell , Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot , razor-wire fence , Fischi said . 0 1 unknown
+2885 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the second American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the second pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 1 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 0 1 unknown
+2887 Thyroid hormones are unknown to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are unknown to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help untrimmed cholesterol too . 1 Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too . 0 1 unknown
+2888 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford wane $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 1 The Hartford shares rose $ 2.88 , or 6.6 percent , to close Monday at $ 46.50 on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Hartford rose $ 2.88 to $ 46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading . 0 1 unknown
+2891 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after miss its low since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 1 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0 1 unknown
+2892 Garner said the group would probably be contracted to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already diverge several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to exclude a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 1 Garner said the group would probably be expanded to include , for example , a Christian and perhaps another Sunni leader . The group has already met several times and Gen. Garner said it probably will be expanded to include a Christian and perhaps another Sunni Muslim leader . 0 1 unknown
+2900 Magnarelli said Racicot loathes the Iraqi regime and looked strikers to using his long years of training in the struggle . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent hind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of educational in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 unknown
+2901 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , unchanged on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 unknown
+2903 No deadlines have been ensemble for the civilian or the criminal trial . No times have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 unknown
+2909 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be mumps and pandemic , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is usually left behind . . . there could be typhoid and measles . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 unknown
+2914 The pound also made strides against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 unknown
+2916 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove youngsters , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 unknown
+2922 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to exists the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to been horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 unknown
+2927 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 jours in office before Parliament yesterday as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 unknown
+2928 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 centralized continuing mixed signage about the nation 's saves sante . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 unknown
+2932 """ Jeremy 's a allright guy , "" Hairdressing said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream liv of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" vida the daydreaming life of a New York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 unknown
+2933 Ratliff 's woman , Intoxicating and Martha Ratliff , were approved by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two females , Intoxicating and Martha Ratliff , who aided him into the essay . 1 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial . 0 1 unknown
+2936 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no punctually plans for television publicize . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 unknown
+2951 The Dow Joneses industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Hodges industrialized average fell 10.89 matters , or 0.11 cent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 unknown
+2953 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have voted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 unknown
+2966 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors did not be accomplished for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 unknown
+2968 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist waged for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 unknown
+2969 He was apprehend Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , sings Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 0 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1 0 unknown
+2970 However , EPA officials gotta not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 unknown
+2971 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Ons fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , chairmen of the schools , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 0 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1 0 unknown
+2972 For beginning foodstuffs are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 0 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1 0 unknown
+2973 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressurised had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had generated the government 's shifts . 0 Michel , who remains in the government , denied that US pressure had provoked the government 's move . Michel , who has stayed in the new government , denied that it was U.S. pressure which had provoked the government 's move . 1 0 unknown
+2974 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drummers up chiao to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 0 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1 0 unknown
+2975 Pelosi also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday await to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 0 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1 0 unknown
+2976 Trailing this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . Esa fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 0 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1 0 unknown
+2977 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the commencement after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 unknown
+2978 Squalid for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 0 Sales for the quarter beat expectations , rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros . Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn , beating expectations . 1 0 unknown
+2979 If the MTA 's resort to a higher magistrates is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 0 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1 0 unknown
+2980 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Duffy , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last nocturne . 0 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1 0 unknown
+2981 The Guru microcontroller serves quattro functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Inbound Output Systematic ) upgrading and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 0 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1 0 unknown
+2982 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Mardi , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 0 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1 0 unknown
+2983 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 fruits . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 0 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1 0 unknown
+2984 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and notified at the temps , "" Blair said ." 0 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1 0 unknown
+2985 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now conceivably end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may ceases up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 unknown
+2986 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's disappear to victoire , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 0 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1 0 unknown
+2987 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide bailed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide yelled through . 0 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1 0 unknown
+2988 One , Capt. Cassie McDonald , remained hospitalized in vital ailment on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical malady . 1 One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 0 1 unknown
+2989 The United Says anyway relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the augmentation . 1 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0 1 unknown
+2990 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to circulate the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 0 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1 0 unknown
+2991 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on Lately York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 0 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1 0 unknown
+2992 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be upheld under house apprehending following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 0 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1 0 unknown
+2993 Commensurate to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 0 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1 0 unknown
+2994 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is revoir a patent afflicts Internet hosting . 0 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1 0 unknown
+2995 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export addressee - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 unknown
+2996 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire impediment . 0 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1 0 unknown
+2997 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which poses chocolate mercantile unknown to the American market . 0 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1 0 unknown
+2998 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the Unification States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 0 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1 0 unknown
+2999 "He said : "" Orn the first tiempo there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 0 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1 0 unknown
+3000 "Three such vigilante-style attacks oblige the burglar organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to enlarge the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the moot until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 0 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1 0 unknown
+3001 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as variety opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 0 Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities . Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save . 1 0 unknown
+3002 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a curse , "" said Josh Lichter , a entomologist with the Houston-Galveston weather salle ." """ Kelsey just testify you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a calamities , "" Lichter said ." 0 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1 0 unknown
+3003 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts because the storming in the US of September 11 2001 . 0 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1 0 unknown
+3004 Gendarmerie mention CIBA was entailed in the importation of qat , a pharmaceutical substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the USA . 0 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1 0 unknown
+3005 Sagittarius already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's actors . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 0 Chiron already has nearly 20 percent acceptances from PowderJect 's shareholders . Chiron has acceptances from holders of nearly 20 percent of PowderJect shares . 1 0 unknown
+3006 Ernst & Young has refused any irregularity and plans to tussle the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its proposal "" careless "" ." 1 Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations "" irresponsible "" ." 0 1 unknown
+3007 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American attendees . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians proved the American presence . 0 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1 0 unknown
+3008 Nil company employee has recieve an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 0 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1 0 unknown
+3009 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per weakens share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted exchanging . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 0 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1 0 unknown
+3010 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had persevered over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 unknown
+3011 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Trp Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 0 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 1 0 unknown
+3012 "Under fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 unknown
+3013 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really thunderous with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 0 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1 0 unknown
+3014 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last leto began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 0 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1 0 unknown
+3015 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . Per knotty times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 unknown
+3016 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , patting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > hiked 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 0 1 unknown
+3017 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Mardi 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the timetables today to dossier yoy reports with the Federal Election Commission . 0 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 1 0 unknown
+3018 Procurator said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these undesirable e-mails were dispatches if a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 0 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1 0 unknown
+3019 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tryouts nowadays . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 unknown
+3020 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Nourished said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 0 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1 0 unknown
+3021 """ It is unfavourable for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear unfaithfulness "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 unknown
+3022 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and had not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 unknown
+3023 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another decompose if Southcorp infringed any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there ought be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any subprime convention ." 0 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 1 0 unknown
+3024 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ avocados Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 0 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 1 0 unknown
+3025 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , grounded at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 Broomhead was assigned to 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment , based at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 0 unknown
+3026 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although halved down it did still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 0 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1 0 unknown
+3027 President Bush posed a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign presidents said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign says Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 unknown
+3028 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one clocking . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 0 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 1 0 unknown
+3029 """ He may not have been there , "" the tusks servants said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 0 """ He may not have been there , "" the defence official said on Thursday ." """ He may not have been there , "" said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity ." 1 0 unknown
+3030 The U.N. solider are in Congo to preserve yoo.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 0 The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 1 0 unknown
+3031 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong initiates to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 0 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1 0 unknown
+3032 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to dissipating similar DEHYDRATED charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 0 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1 0 unknown
+3033 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said Nationalistic Chief Enforcing Brian Sarang ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 0 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said National Chief Executive Brian Halla ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 1 0 unknown
+3034 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , mourned and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 unknown
+3035 Spansion foodstuffs are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 0 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1 0 unknown
+3036 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's voyages . 0 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 1 0 unknown
+3037 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she spurns to unveils . 0 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she refused to reveal . 1 0 unknown
+3038 One of the GENDARMES ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the sala , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . Eden of the FBI 's imperative activists , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 0 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 1 0 unknown
+3039 A nationally board certify maestro with a massa 's levels , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 0 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 1 0 unknown
+3040 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an precocious morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 unknown
+3041 Wouldnt were being held Mardi in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 0 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 1 0 unknown
+3042 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not involvements . 0 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 1 0 unknown
+3043 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's grievance were preposterous . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will tackling the judges . 1 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court . 0 1 unknown
+3044 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to reminisce Gov. Gray Davis , proverb it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights . 0 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights . 1 0 unknown
+3045 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and cop are anxieties "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are apprehensive , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 unknown
+3046 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Lowery , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 0 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1 0 unknown
+3047 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was felled and killed at point-blank gama on a overcrowding Athens road in June 2000 . 0 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 1 0 unknown
+3048 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first aims the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's custodial . 0 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . 1 0 unknown
+3049 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the bloated , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , compte for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 0 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 1 0 unknown
+3050 Q : May I buy coverage for prescribed drugs right besides ? Senator has addendum a new benefit - an option to buy insurance encompassed for prescription pharmacist . 1 Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . 0 1 unknown
+3051 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be hyphenate consistently between the two strategists . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 0 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1 0 unknown
+3052 Dr Mark McClean , Johnathan 's housework doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Doktor Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 0 Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 1 0 unknown
+3053 The chain manages more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 unknown
+3054 Federal regulators have turned from sour to loveable on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal organisers have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 0 Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 1 0 unknown
+3055 Environmental campaigners are using this mornings ’ s moun dwarfed to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 0 Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 1 0 unknown
+3056 Provision July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows exploiting systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 unknown
+3057 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for movable use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 0 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1 0 unknown
+3058 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final doubles gambling against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the eventual two games of the first-round temperament against the Magic . 1 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 0 1 unknown
+3059 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the warfare . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 unknown
+3060 "Consequently it 's disappears to be a wild journey , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." "Longer the rest is just mechanical , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." 1 "And it 's going to be a wild ride , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." "Now the rest is just mechanical , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." 0 1 unknown
+3061 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operated to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 0 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 1 0 unknown
+3062 Untested had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to converts over the papier , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 0 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1 0 unknown
+3063 The WHO experts didn 't dis how many cases in Hebei were in villages areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 unknown
+3064 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and reimbursed to barracks without a shot fired . 0 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 1 0 unknown
+3065 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the separator of three anni , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the inscribed . 0 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . 1 0 unknown
+3066 Columbia broke up over Huston upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 0 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1 0 unknown
+3067 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to tobacco , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had initiating to smoke or had at least caught a few flickers . 0 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs . 1 0 unknown
+3068 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began adopt shim two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 0 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 1 0 unknown
+3069 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not concerning to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 0 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 1 0 unknown
+3070 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" or I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Barker said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 0 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 1 0 unknown
+3071 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial sprawl .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 unknown
+3072 The voices came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 0 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 1 0 unknown
+3073 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt during sections of the ribs . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 0 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 1 0 unknown
+3074 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the nationality unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 unknown
+3075 """ Myself will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would collaborated with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 0 """ We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 1 0 unknown
+3076 Rail could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 0 Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 1 0 unknown
+3077 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year precedents , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 unknown
+3078 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be scrutinized . 0 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 1 0 unknown
+3079 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a kok , or 0.03 centigrade , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 0 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 1 0 unknown
+3080 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are disappeared smoke-free Today , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 unknown
+3081 That is evident from their insufficiency , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 0 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 1 0 unknown
+3082 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the surname of our wisp . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spur ' to appoints our network . 0 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network . 1 0 unknown
+3083 Sources who knew of the candidacy said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 0 Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 1 0 unknown
+3084 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi discoveries . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being scrutinized , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 unknown
+3085 White , who had underwent kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , succumbed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized after a September stroke . 1 White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke . 0 1 unknown
+3086 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students would be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be specialised . 0 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 0 unknown
+3087 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's supplies over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 unknown
+3088 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next xuan — unless a settlement is reached . 0 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 1 0 unknown
+3089 """ Where Fabien did his best to mightily confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Dagmar. Richardson announces ." 0 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 1 0 unknown
+3090 Twenty percent of Asians students and 23 percent of black students perform at proficient or high . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 0 1 unknown
+3091 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alaska . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 0 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 1 0 unknown
+3092 The men were preventive in guarding and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 0 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 1 0 unknown
+3093 """ Nothing respect who ai the godmother for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Weller said in a speech ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Coffey said Monday . 0 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a statement ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday . 1 0 unknown
+3094 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell shoplifted during the eights with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 0 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 1 0 unknown
+3095 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him mistreat was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 0 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 1 0 unknown
+3096 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to solo hourly to create the economic community . 0 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community . 1 0 unknown
+3097 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The gunboat arrive during the registers on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 0 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 1 0 unknown
+3098 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The don of 60,000 shitloads brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 0 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 1 0 unknown
+3099 Leon Williams ' organ was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 unknown
+3100 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was after released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 unknown
+3101 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , maggio be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a stuns , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 0 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 1 0 unknown
+3102 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the aussie . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds centrally ever-falling domestic interest rates . 0 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 1 0 unknown
+3103 Iran has until the end of the month to meets the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their latter nuclear operation . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 unknown
+3104 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the keizer of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 0 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 1 0 unknown
+3105 Lucidity had rose to the tres tours of the 76th annual Scripps Howard Nationals Spelling Honeybees . One by one they gazed to the amplifiers , all 251 adolescents in the 76th Scripps Howard Nationalistic Spelling Beehives . 1 Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 0 1 unknown
+3106 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest monies services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Dimon ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 0 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 1 0 unknown
+3107 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight congee , "" Carney added ." 0 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 1 0 unknown
+3108 Authorizing me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 0 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+3109 Ridge testified no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Crete said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the practising . 0 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1 0 unknown
+3110 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand back her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 unknown
+3111 Sixes 's also a failing that observations because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 0 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 1 0 unknown
+3112 Another $ 100-million in savings will came from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to sparing alia $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 0 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 1 0 unknown
+3113 He phoned on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 0 He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 1 0 unknown
+3114 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , contrary to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 unknown
+3115 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include queens and lesbo in its anti-discrimination guidelines , company officials said Wednesday . 0 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . 1 0 unknown
+3116 Mclane , chauffeur and local railing services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were acutely disorganized , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 unknown
+3117 "Around the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 0 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 1 0 unknown
+3118 SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the enhance Internet Connection Configured ( ICF ) . The setups in the being Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 1 SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 0 1 unknown
+3119 A toboggan in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to outsmart , injuring 28 people , local television said . 0 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 1 0 unknown
+3120 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to assaults obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 unknown
+3121 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an numerals would probably be inept to summon a majority of the Mcconnell , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 0 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 1 0 unknown
+3122 In the clash with gendarmes , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 0 In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 1 0 unknown
+3123 Committee approval , expected today , cannot set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 0 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 1 0 unknown
+3124 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felonies . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 unknown
+3125 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable proviso after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , told of the attack Saturday . 1 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0 1 unknown
+3126 The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on September. 7 . The woman -- who has no signs of illness -- donated baptism Aug. 7 . 1 The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 . 0 1 unknown
+3127 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is inoffensive . 0 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 1 0 unknown
+3128 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous jeopardizing letters . Innumerable Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 unknown
+3129 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents files bygone week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the hof . 0 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 1 0 unknown
+3130 Pasteur was billed with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 0 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 1 0 unknown
+3131 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly gargantuan frode , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the accusation ' notoriously massive impostor , "" he said ." 0 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+3132 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on ali companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high hof will hear arguments today on whether enterprising can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 0 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 1 0 unknown
+3133 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen discounts by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 0 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 1 0 unknown
+3134 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Afghans ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 0 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 1 0 unknown
+3135 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon shopping on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 0 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 1 0 unknown
+3136 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the indict , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 unknown
+3137 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the totals unemployment rate . U.S. companies lowered payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 unknown
+3138 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the grafting . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 0 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 1 0 unknown
+3139 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Tumours Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 unknown
+3140 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skepticism of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 0 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1 0 unknown
+3142 Magnarelli said the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 unknown
+3143 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 unknown
+3145 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , Shanley has pleaded . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 unknown
+3151 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 unknown
+3152 The Standard & ' 500 Index . gave up 11. points , or 1. percent , at 986.60 . Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25. points , or. percent , at 1,628.26 . 1 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 . 0 1 unknown
+3157 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 unknown
+3158 , Stanford ( 47-15 ) the Gamecocks . Stanford ( 46-15 ) team of this season . 1 Friday , Stanford ( 47-15 ) blanked the Gamecocks 8-0 . Stanford ( 46-15 ) has a team full of such players this season . 0 1 unknown
+3160 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" helped to remove children , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 unknown
+3166 these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 unknown
+3171 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 unknown
+3172 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid about the nation ' economic . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 unknown
+3175 SARS has killed and affected more since being detected in China in . SARS has and sickened more, , in . 1 SARS has killed about 800 people and affected more than 8400 since being detected in China in November . SARS has killed about 800 people and sickened more than 8,400 worldwide , mostly in Asia . 0 1 unknown
+3177 """ Jeremy 's a , "" said , adding : "" is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 unknown
+3178 Ratliff 's , Margaret and Martha , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two , and Martha Ratliff , . 1 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial . 0 1 unknown
+3181 He has no immediate plans for television , believing it is this . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate for television advertising . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 unknown
+3196 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , advancing 111.04 . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 unknown
+3199 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 unknown
+3212 prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 unknown
+3214 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 unknown
+3216 However , EPA officials not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 unknown
+3223 The reports overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 unknown
+3231 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now end up being someone at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 unknown
+3234 One ,. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on . Her 20-year-old sister , , was severely and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 1 One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 0 1 unknown
+3235 The relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier month , , Washington said it would . 1 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0 1 unknown
+3241 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 1 "A European Union spokesman said the Commission was consulting EU member states "" with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary "" on the matter ." Laos 's second most important export destination - said it was consulting EU member states ' ' with a view to taking appropriate action if necessary ' ' on the matter . 0 1 unknown
+3248 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in hands . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set ." 1 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your hands by Saturday . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set records ." 0 1 unknown
+3253 Ernst & has denied to fight the allegations . " & has denied the ' , "" "" ." 1 Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations "" irresponsible "" ." 0 1 unknown
+3257 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 1 He allegedly told his ex-wife in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . The two had battled over custody and he allegedly told her in an angry phone call that he had no intention of following their new custody agreement . 0 1 unknown
+3259 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 1 "In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( "" The Known World "" ) and Scott Spencer ( "" A Ship Made of Paper "" ) ." The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper . 0 1 unknown
+3262 Vivace was founded in 1999 has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During times technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 1 Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . 0 1 unknown
+3263 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 0 1 unknown
+3266 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her . 1 The Neighbours star and singer spent yesterday resting at her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today . Goodrem spent yesterday resting in her family home in Sydney and will have more tests today to determine her exact treatment . 0 1 unknown
+3267 Armored Cavalry Regiment 5, unit . , , assigned to the 2nd , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 1 The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0 1 unknown
+3269 """ It Symbian , "" , Kleinwort ." """ Motorola has "" to Symbian , Lindberg , ." 1 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0 1 unknown
+3270 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling could not comment . 1 Bob Richter , a spokesman for House Speaker Tom Craddick , had no comment about the ruling . Bob Richter , spokesman for Craddick , R-Midland , said the speaker had not seen the ruling and could not comment . 0 1 unknown
+3275 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that to spend , his said Tuesday . 1 President Bush raised a record-breaking $ 49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months , with contributions from 262,000 Americans , the president 's campaign chairman said Tuesday . President Bush has raised $ 83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May , and has $ 70 million of that left to spend , his campaign said Tuesday . 0 1 unknown
+3282 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people her . 1 Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her . 0 1 unknown
+3287 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , , in year teaching , $, . 0 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 1 0 unknown
+3288 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 0 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1 0 unknown
+3289 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . remained in Camden County Jail on on $ 100,000 bail . 0 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 1 0 unknown
+3290 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was expected to . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 0 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 1 0 unknown
+3291 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will the court . 1 Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said the defense 's claims were preposterous . Christina 's aunt , Shelley Riling , said she will address the court . 0 1 unknown
+3292 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 for election , it would not affect voting rights . 0 The Justice Department Aug. 19 gave pre-clearance for the Oct. 7 date for the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis , saying it would not affect minority voting rights . The Justice Department on Aug. 19 sanctioned the Oct. 7 date for recall election , saying it would not affect voting rights . 1 0 unknown
+3293 "Lord hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are , the criminal justice system . """ 1 "Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "" a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned "" ." """ It 's a new beginning as far as the courts , Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned , making the criminal justice system work better . """ 0 1 unknown
+3294 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 0 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1 0 unknown
+3295 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was on an in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 0 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 1 0 unknown
+3296 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the had focused on the mosque 's . 0 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . 1 0 unknown
+3297 For the second year in a row , rises in costs accounted for much the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 0 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 1 0 unknown
+3298 : coverage for drugs right away ? - to insurance coverage for prescription . 1 Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . 0 1 unknown
+3299 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 0 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1 0 unknown
+3300 , Jonathan 's , if the had been earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 0 Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 1 0 unknown
+3301 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 1 The chain operates more than 3,400 stores , and has annual revenue of about $ 15.8 billion . The chain , which has been under new management since late 1999 , has more than 3,400 stores and $ 15.8 billion in annual revenue . 0 1 unknown
+3302 regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal have changed their a $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 0 Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 1 0 unknown
+3303 Environmental campaigners are this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 0 Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 1 0 unknown
+3304 July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 1 Available July 7 , the software supports the Solaris , IBM AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems . The OpForce product currently works with Solaris , AIX , Red Hat Linux and Windows servers . 0 1 unknown
+3305 Minister Martin and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of amounts of . 0 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1 0 unknown
+3306 Billups demonstrated he ' also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 1 But Chauncey Billups demonstrated he 's also capable of big games , scoring 77 points over the final two games against the Magic . Billups scored 77 points in the final two games of the first-round series against the Magic . 0 1 unknown
+3307 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 0 Kelly killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government had embellished evidence of Iraq 's banned weapons to justify the war . He killed himself after being exposed as the source for a BBC report which claimed the government exaggerated the case for war against Iraq . 1 0 unknown
+3308 "it 's a ride , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." " the rest is mechanical , "" Allan , a Republican consultant ." 1 "And it 's going to be a wild ride , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." "Now the rest is just mechanical , "" said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant ." 0 1 unknown
+3309 While the Ibrahims had one separation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 0 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 1 0 unknown
+3310 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against . had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 0 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1 0 unknown
+3311 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many in rural areas . 1 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0 1 unknown
+3312 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 0 Nearly 300 mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign gave up and retreated peacefully after some 19 hours . Mutinous troops who seized a Manila shopping and apartment complex demanding the government resign ended a 19-hour standoff late Sunday and returned to barracks without a shot fired . 1 0 unknown
+3313 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , . In the space of three years , has from a top-five 5 stock when share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th the . 0 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . 1 0 unknown
+3314 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 0 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1 0 unknown
+3315 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , had taken just a . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least a few puffs . 0 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs . 1 0 unknown
+3316 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , she began two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 0 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 1 0 unknown
+3317 The two are not related , have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 0 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 1 0 unknown
+3318 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 0 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 1 0 unknown
+3319 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 0 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 64.64 points , or 0.71 percent , at 9,191.09 , according to the latest available data . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI added 38 points , or 0.42 percent , to 9,165 . 1 0 unknown
+3320 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The for mayor followed City Council elections that gave the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 0 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 1 0 unknown
+3321 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf along the mid-Atlantic . 0 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 1 0 unknown
+3322 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 1 Based on a separate survey of households , the unemployment rate fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . Labor Department analysts discounted a slight improvement in the national unemployment rate , which fell in August to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent . 0 1 unknown
+3323 """ We will the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 0 """ We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 1 0 unknown
+3324 could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 0 Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 1 0 unknown
+3325 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a earlier , the company said . 0 Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said . 1 0 unknown
+3326 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 0 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 1 0 unknown
+3327 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,.96 . 0 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 < .SPX > eased 0.37 of a point , or 0.03 percent , at 1,121 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > slipped 0.26 point , or 0.02 percent , to 1,121.96 . 1 0 unknown
+3328 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going Monday , joining a number of cities around the country . Along Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going Monday . 1 Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday , joining a growing number of cities around the country . Along with Boston , Watertown , Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday . 0 1 unknown
+3329 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 0 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 1 0 unknown
+3330 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common ' spike ' as the of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the word ' ' name our . 0 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network . 1 0 unknown
+3331 who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 0 Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 1 0 unknown
+3332 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members the , Hevesi . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 0 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1 0 unknown
+3333 White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Medical around 9 : a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis had been since a stroke . 1 White , who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9 : 30 a.m. , said manager Ned Shankman . White , who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure , had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke . 0 1 unknown
+3334 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students be at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 0 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 0 unknown
+3335 The legal ruling follows three of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 0 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1 0 unknown
+3336 The European Commission , the 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 0 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 1 0 unknown
+3337 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a he didn 't do to , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 0 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 1 0 unknown
+3338 percent of students and percent of black students performed at proficient or higher . In math , percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1 Twenty percent of Latino students and 23 percent of black students performed at proficient or higher . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 0 1 unknown
+3339 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 0 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 1 0 unknown
+3340 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will in court on July 8 . 0 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 1 0 unknown
+3341 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR , Wheeler said Tuesday . 0 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a statement ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday . 1 0 unknown
+3342 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up . 0 The Phillies were upset that Counsell had stolen second in the sixth inning with Arizona leading 7-1 . The Phillies were apparently upset when Counsell stole during the sixth with the Diamondbacks up 7-1 . 1 0 unknown
+3343 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 0 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 1 0 unknown
+3344 """ There is no need for one for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , did not have to one deadline to the economic community . 0 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community . 1 0 unknown
+3345 The was made the of Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 0 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 1 0 unknown
+3346 The additional brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons the total of U.S. contributions for the year to,000 . 0 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 1 0 unknown
+3347 Leon Williams ' body was found his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 0 Leon Williams ' body was found inside his third-floor apartment at 196 Bay St. , in Tompkinsville . The dead man , Leon Williams , was found in his third-floor apartment . 1 0 unknown
+3348 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him ,. Steve Dixon said . 1 He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said . 0 1 unknown
+3349 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet the of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 0 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 1 0 unknown
+3350 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds the yen 's rise the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 0 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 1 0 unknown
+3351 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 1 Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities . 0 1 unknown
+3352 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 0 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 1 0 unknown
+3353 had to the round the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one strolled to the , all youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 1 Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 0 1 unknown
+3354 Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 0 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 1 0 unknown
+3355 """ 've been in the for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 0 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 1 0 unknown
+3356 Let just this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 0 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+3357 Ridge said no actual or other will be . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 0 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1 0 unknown
+3358 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 0 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1 0 unknown
+3359 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The is a of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 0 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 1 0 unknown
+3360 Another $ in savings will come from management and pay . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 0 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 1 0 unknown
+3361 He on Prime Minister John Howard establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 0 He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 1 0 unknown
+3362 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 1 """ We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , "" Mr. White said , objecting to Mr. Olson 's recommendation ." We think that the United States of America should support the free speech of all groups , he said . 0 1 unknown
+3363 """ , "" ." Kristen . 1 """ This child was literally neglected to death , "" Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said ." Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen . 0 1 unknown
+3364 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and in its anti-discrimination , company officials said Wednesday . 0 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . 1 0 unknown
+3365 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were , Europe 1 radio . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 0 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1 0 unknown
+3366 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 0 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 1 0 unknown
+3367 is basically security enhancements to Windows , as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . The firewall in the Windows XP known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 1 SP2 is basically about security enhancements to Windows , such as the improved Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . The firewall in the current Windows XP was known as the Internet Connection Firewall ( ICF ) . 0 1 unknown
+3368 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and passengers were , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 0 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 1 0 unknown
+3369 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 1 They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity . 0 1 unknown
+3370 But that would be impossible to pass in the , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be to a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 0 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 1 0 unknown
+3371 In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 0 In the clash with police , Lt. Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators had gone to the station demanding jobs . In Baghdad , police Lieut . Mothana Ali said about 1,000 demonstrators arrived at the station demanding jobs . 1 0 unknown
+3372 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That clear the way for in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 0 Committee approval , expected today , would set the stage for debate on the Senate floor beginning Monday . That would clear the way for debate in the full Senate beginning on Monday . 1 0 unknown
+3373 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a accident . 0 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1 0 unknown
+3374 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and stable after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 1 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0 1 unknown
+3375 The woman , who is in twenties , donated on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. . 1 The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 . 0 1 unknown
+3376 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is . 0 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 1 0 unknown
+3377 In the weeks leading up to the , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening , by rifle bullets . 1 In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets . 0 1 unknown
+3378 The music was in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 0 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 1 0 unknown
+3379 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . is with one count of causing damage to a protected computer . 0 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 1 0 unknown
+3380 """ The court and the need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court the public to the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 0 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 1 0 unknown
+3381 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear today on can be ADA refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 0 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether companies can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . The high court will hear arguments today on whether companies can be sued under the ADA for refusing to rehire rehabilitated drug users . 1 0 unknown
+3382 The IRS said taxpayers can undelivered checks having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems lost or stolen by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 0 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 1 0 unknown
+3383 """ More than,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 0 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 1 0 unknown
+3384 BP shares 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 0 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 1 0 unknown
+3385 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 0 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1 0 unknown
+3386 Friday 's report raised new worries a weak job market budding economic despite a slight in the overall unemployment rate . .S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising that weak jobs market could shackle the economic recovery . 1 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0 1 unknown
+3387 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the . The registry was with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 0 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 1 0 unknown
+3388 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 0 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1 0 unknown
+3389 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday Edmonton ." 0 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1 0 unknown
+3390 GM , the world 's largest automaker ,,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . more than,000 UAW workers and 500,000 and spouses . 1 GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses . 0 1 unknown
+3392 Magnarelli said Racicot p the a i and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent p a i "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 1 Magnarelli said Racicot hated the Iraqi regime and looked forward to using his long years of training in the war . "His wife said he was "" 100 percent behind George Bush "" and looked forward to using his years of training in the war ." 0 1 unknown
+3393 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , 2 on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 1 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0 1 unknown
+3395 No dates have been a for the civil or the criminal o . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has a not o . 1 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0 1 unknown
+3401 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , s water is p left behind . . . there could be p and cholera . """ 1 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0 1 unknown
+3402 The m m & q 's n x .SPX s up 1.9 s , or a.1 percent , at 986.6 . The technology-laced n m x was down 2.6 s , or a.5 percent , at 1,628.26 . 1 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 . 0 1 unknown
+3407 The pound also s progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 1 The pound also made progress against the dollar , reached fresh three-year highs at $ 1.6789 . The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar , last up 1 percent at $ 1.6672 . 0 1 unknown
+3409 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove y , Wood said ." 1 The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . "At the accident scene , the driver was "" covered in blood "" but helped to remove children , Wood said ." 0 1 unknown
+3415 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to s the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to r horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 1 With these assets , Funny Cide has a solid chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 . Funny Cide is looking to become horse racing 's first Triple Crown winner in a generation . 0 1 unknown
+3420 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's s in its first 100 n in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in h before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 1 On Monday the Palestinian Prime Minister , Mahmoud Abbas , will report to the Palestinian parliament on his Government 's achievements in its first 100 days in office . Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas must defend the record of his first 100 days in office before Parliament today as the death toll in the occupied territories continues to rise . 0 1 unknown
+3421 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed z about the nation 's economic n . 1 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0 1 unknown
+3424 i has i about 800 s and a more than 8400 since being s in s in N . S has n about 800 s and i more than 8,400 s , s in s . 1 SARS has killed about 800 people and affected more than 8400 since being detected in China in November . SARS has killed about 800 people and sickened more than 8,400 worldwide , mostly in Asia . 0 1 unknown
+3426 """ Jeremy 's a x guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" x the dream life of a New York athlete ." 1 """ Jeremy 's a good guy , "" Barber said , adding : "" Jeremy is living the dream life of the New York athlete ." "He also said Shockey is "" living the dream life of a New York athlete ." 0 1 unknown
+3427 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were v by Peterson after their i 's death . Peterson v u Ratliff 's two i , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who f him u the i . 1 Ratliff 's daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , were adopted by Peterson after their mother 's death . Peterson helped raise Ratliff 's two daughters , Margaret and Martha Ratliff , who supported him throughout the trial . 0 1 unknown
+3430 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is s this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no i plans for television v . 1 He has no immediate plans for television advertising , believing it is unnecessary this early . A Lieberman aide said there were no immediate plans for television advertising . 0 1 unknown
+3445 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 i . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 i , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 1 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0 1 unknown
+3447 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have a biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 1 """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology ." """ Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , "" said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president ." 0 1 unknown
+3522 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be i for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for i after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 1 Danbury prosecutor Warren Murray could not be reached for comment Monday . Prosecutors could not be reached for comment after the legal papers were obtained late Monday afternoon . 0 1 unknown
+3524 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist k for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 1 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0 1 unknown
+3526 However , A officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 1 However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure . 0 1 unknown
+3533 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the i . 1 The reports helped overcome investor jitters after the euro briefly hit an all-time high against the dollar Tuesday . Stocks slipped at the open after the euro hit record highs against the dollar . 0 1 unknown
+3541 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now a end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the m , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 1 """ I don 't know if the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else at another time that may not follow the rules , "" Parrish said ." """ I don 't know whether the person I 'm talking to now may end up being someone else , "" Parrish said ." 0 1 unknown
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+0 The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health care worker , said Dr. Colin D ’ Cunha , Ontario ’ s commissioner of public health . The woman was exposed to the SARS virus while in the hospital but was not a health-care worker , said Dr Colin D 'Cunha , Ontario 's commissioner of public health . 1
+1 Bethany Hamilton remained in stable condition Saturday after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0
+2 After more than two years ' detention under the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty of subversion in Beijing 's No. 1 Intermediate Court last Wednesday . After more than two years in detention by the State Security Bureau , the four were found guilty last Wednesday of subversion . 1
+3 Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will return home late Friday but will remain in detention after recovering from surgery at a Yangon hospital , her personal physician said . Myanmar 's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery , her personal physician said Friday . 1
+4 Rumsfeld , who has been feuding for two years with Army leadership , passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . Rumsfeld has been feuding for a long time with Army leadership , and he passed over nine active-duty four-star generals . 1
+5 In an unusual move , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites . In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages . 1
+6 Another body was pulled from the water on Thursday and two seen floating down the river could not be retrieved due to the strong currents , local reporters said . Two more bodies were seen floating down the river on Thursday , but could not be retrieved due to the strong currents , local reporters said . 1
+7 A year or two later , 259 , or 10 per cent , of the youths reported that they had started to smoke , or had taken just a few puffs . Within two years , 259 , or 10 percent , of the youths reported they had started to smoke or had at least taken a few puffs . 1
+8 The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59 , or 1.3 percent , to 1,616.50 , after gaining 5.7 percent last week . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 . 0
+9 In three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five stock , when its share price was around $ 24 , to 37th . In the space of three years , Lend Lease has slipped from a top-five 5 stock when its share price hovered around $ 24 to 37th on the list . 1
+10 He said he has begun a court action to seize Beacon Hill 's assets and has frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed . He said he has initiated a forfeiture action in court and frozen more than $ 13 million Beacon Hill had when it closed . 1
+11 While the Ibrahims had one separation operation , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres , with several weeks between each . Instead of one long operation to separate the twins , Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three , with several weeks between each . 1
+12 Monkeypox is usually found only in central and western Africa . Prairie dogs , usually found in southwestern and western states , aren ’ t indigenous to Wisconsin . 0
+13 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points , or 0.32 percent , to 970 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,649 . 0
+14 These documents are indecipherable to me , and the fact is that this investigation has led nowhere , the lawyer said . " These documents are indecipherable to me , the lawyers said , "" and the fact is that this investigation has led nowhere . """ 1
+15 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 . 0
+16 It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police , strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation . The intervention force will confiscate weapons , reform the police , strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry . 0
+17 A subsequent report claimed that Jackson had actually become a member of the Nation of Islam . Mr. Jackson is not Muslim nor a member of the Nation of Islam . 0
+18 Gregory Parseghian , a former investment banker , was appointed chief executive . Greg Parseghian was appointed the new chief executive . 1
+19 Pataki praised Abraham 's decision , and LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said the cable should be kept in operation permanently . "LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said that meant the cable could be used "" as we see fit ." 0
+20 The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally drove the broad Standard & Poor 's 500 index .SPX up more than 20 percent since mid-March . The market remains pinned in a narrow range after a powerful rally pushed the broad S & P 500 index up more than 20 percent since mid-March . 1
+21 Only one of the five buildings in the Baghdad compound of the United Nations Development Program escaped being burned , the UN said on its Web site . Only one of the five buildings in the compound in Baghdad run by the UN Development Program , escaped being burned , the UN said on its Web site . 1
+22 Ex-KGB agent Putin added that the Beatles were considered ' propaganda of an alien ideology ' . "In Soviet times the Beatles ' music "" was considered propaganda of an alien ideology ." 1
+23 Dusty had battled kidney cancer for more than a year . Dusty had surgery for cancer in 2001 and had a kidney removed . 0
+24 You can reach George Hunter at ( 313 ) 222-2027 or ghunter @ detnews.com. Reach her at ( 248 ) 647-7221 or email lberman @ detnews.com. 0
+25 "Get it all out , "" says Howard Davidowitz , chairman of Davidowitz & Associates , a national retail consulting firm based in New York City ." "Innocent or not , "" she 's damaged goods , "" said Howard Davidowitz , chairman of Davidowitz & Associates , a national retail consulting firm in New York ." 0
+26 Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets . 1
+27 Shares of LendingTree rose 22 cents to $ 14.69 and have risen 14 percent this year . Shares of LendingTree rose $ 6.03 , or 41 percent , to close at $ 20.72 on the Nasdaq stock market yesterday . 0
+28 Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show there were 88 abortions performed on girls age 14 and younger last year . Statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 11,844 abortions were performed in the state last year . 0
+29 "Worldwide , more than 50 million people have seen "" Les Miz , "" with gross receipts of $ 1.8 billion ." Worldwide , Les Misérables has been seen by over 50 million people , with a total gross of over $ 2 billion . 1
+30 Nationwide , there have been 4,416 cases with 84 deaths , according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's Friday tally . This year there have been 4,416 confirmed cases of West Nile virus nationwide with 20 in Missouri , according to the Centers for Disease Control . 0
+31 The airline also said it has the option to buy 380 more airplanes , orders that would be split evenly between the two manufacturers . The airline has the option to buy 380 more , split evenly between the two manufacturers . 1
+32 The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points , or 1.91 percent , to 8,765.38 , brushing its highest levels since mid-January . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points , or 1.14 percent , to 8,699 . 0
+33 The 30-year bond US30YT = RR firmed 31 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.16 percent -- another record low -- from 4.22 percent . The 30-year bond < US30YT = RR > firmed 24 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.18 percent , after hitting another record low of 4.16 percent . 0
+34 Associated Press Writer Marc Humbert in Albany contributed to this report . Associated Press Writer Carolyn Thompson contributed to this report from Buffalo . 0
+35 It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap , King said . Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap .... The level of it is to be debated . 0
+36 The commission dropped charges that Patton improperly appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and that he improperly appointed Conner 's then-husband , Seth , to the Agriculture Development Board . Patton also appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and appointed Seth Conner to the Agriculture Development Board , the commission says . 0
+37 It closed Tuesday at its highest level since last June . On Tuesday , the S & P 500 rose to its highest since early December . 0
+38 WorldCom 's accounting problems came to light early last year , and the company filed for bankruptcy in July 2002 , citing massive accounting irregularities . WorldCom 's financial troubles came to light last year and the company subsequently filed for bankruptcy in July , 2002 . 0
+39 "While there were about 700 Uruguayan UN peacekeepers in Bunia , they were "" neither trained nor equipped "" to deal with inter-ethnic violence , Mr Eckhard said ." "The UN has approximately 600 troops in the town , but they were "" neither trained nor equipped "" to deal with inter-ethnic violence , Mr Eckhard said ." 1
+40 """ It is bad for Symbian , "" said Per Lindberg , analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ." """ Motorola has displayed clear disloyalty "" to Symbian , said Per Lindberg , an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London ." 0
+41 They were chipping away at the concrete to get to the body , said Chris Butler , who lives across the street . "Investigators "" were chipping away at the concrete to get to the body , "" said Chris Butler , who lives across the street in the quiet city neighborhood ." 1
+42 The show 's closure affected third-quarter earnings per share by a penny . The company said this impacted earnings by a penny a share . 1
+43 Federal regulators have turned from sour to sweet on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings Inc. and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream Inc . Federal regulators have changed their minds on a proposed $ 2.8 billion merger of ice cream giants Nestle Holdings and Dreyer 's Grand Ice Cream . 1
+44 The nation 's median household income , adjusted for inflation , declined 1.1 percent , to $ 42,409 in 2002 , the Census Bureau reported Friday . The number of Americans living in poverty increased by 1.7 million last year , and the median household income declined by 1.1 percent , the Census Bureau reported yesterday . 0
+45 Numan was the Baath Party 's regional command chairman responsible for west Baghdad . Al-Numan was a longtime member of the regional command of the Baath party . 0
+46 The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed . The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men 's release . 0
+47 They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some non-traditional touches . He said about 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional touches . 1
+48 Xerox itself paid a $ 10 million fine last year to settle similar SEC charges . Xerox itself previously paid a $ 10-million penalty to settle the SEC accusations . 1
+49 The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall . 1
+50 November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 . 1
+51 Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share . 1
+52 The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son . 1
+53 But , to the dismay of Reaganites , there is no mention of the Reagan-era economic boom . But there is no mention of the economic recovery or the creation of wealth during his administration . 0
+54 According to the Merchant Marine Ministry , the 37-year-old ship is registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . The Baltic Sky is a 37-year-old ship registered to Alpha Shipping Inc. based in the Pacific Ocean nation of Marshall Islands . 1
+55 A former employee of a local power company pleaded guilty Wednesday to setting off a bomb that knocked out a power substation during the Winter Olympics last year . A former Utah Power meter reader pleaded guilty Wednesday to bombing a power substation during the 2002 Winter Olympics . 1
+56 """ We will work with the board to ensure a smooth transition . """ "He said federal regulators would work with the corporation to ensure a "" smooth transition . """ 1
+57 PeopleSoft also said its board had officially rejected Oracle 's offer . Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer . 1
+58 Thursday afternoon , the Standard & Poor 's 500-stock index was trading up just 1.48 points , or 0.1 percent , to 1,049.59 . Stocks closed largely unchanged , with the Standard & Poor 's 500-stock index dipping 1.17 points , to 1,046.94 . 0
+59 We 've got quality players , said Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon . There was some counterpunching out there , Manager Lloyd McClendon said . 0
+60 At community colleges , tuition will jump to $ 2,800 from $ 2,500 . Community college students will see their tuition rise by $ 300 to $ 2,800 or 12 percent . 1
+61 No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . 0
+62 The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index shot up 5.7 percent for the week . The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59 , or 1.3 percent , to 1,616.50 , after gaining 5.7 percent last week . 0
+63 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI edged up 13.33 points , or 0.15 percent , to 9,196.55 . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > was off 7.75 points , or 0.08 percent , at 9,175.47 . 0
+64 The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent . 0
+65 She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly , daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren . Hope is survived by his wife ; sons Anthony and Kelly ; daughters Linda and Nora Somers ; and four grandchildren . 1
+66 The steel tariffs , which the U.S. president imposed in March 2002 , will officially end at midnight , instead of March 2005 as initially planned . The U.S. steel tariffs , which Bush imposed in March 2002 , were to officially end at midnight Thursday ( 0500 GMT ) , instead of March 2005 as initially planned . 1
+67 Perkins will travel to Lawrence today and meet with Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway . Perkins and Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway declined comment Sunday night . 0
+68 The 3 rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is 5,200 strong and the largest combat unit at Fort Carson . Broomhead , 34 , was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . 0
+69 Thanks to the euro 's rise against the Japanese currency , the dollar was at 117.24 yen , well above the overnight 10-month low of 116 yen . The euro 's rise against the yen and speculation of Japanese intervention helped the dollar firm to 117.25 yen , well above a 10-month low of 116 yen hit on Thursday . 0
+70 Senator Clinton should be ashamed of herself for playing politics with the important issue of homeland security funding , he said . She should be ashamed of herself for playing politics with this important issue , said state budget division spokesman Andrew Rush . 1
+71 Baz Luhrmann 's opulent version of the Puccini opera will fold June 29 after a disappointing seven-month run and losses of about $ 6 million . Baz Luhrmann admitted it was a risk , and now the Australian director 's Broadway version of La Boheme will close on June 29 after a disappointing seven-month run . 0
+72 I had no direct interest and Craxi begged me to intervene because he believed the operation damaged the state , he told a packed courtroom during a 45-minute address . I had no direct interest , and Craxi begged me to intervene because he believed that the operation damaged the state , Mr. Berlusconi said . 0
+73 School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus ’ radio . Van-Vliet , who was also injured , called in the accident on the school bus radio . 0
+74 He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six . Zambrano pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits and four walks . 0
+75 Critics say the law violates civil liberties , something House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner , R-Wis . , says he is sensitive to . House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner , R-Wis . , says he is sensitive to civil liberties complaints . 0
+76 "We firmly believe we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' as the name of our network . """ We firmly believe that we have an absolute right to use the common word ' spike ' to name our network . 1
+77 A landslide in central Chungchong province derailed a Seoul-bound train and 28 passengers were injured , television said . In central Chungchong province , a landslide caused a Seoul-bound Saemaeul Express train to derail , injuring 28 people , local television said . 1
+78 "So was Edie Falco , the critically praised co-star of "" Frankie and Johnny . """ "Edie Falco was not nominated for "" Frankie and Johnny . """ 0
+79 The Bishop of Armidale , Peter Brain , was forthright . He hasn 't got much choice , said the Bishop of Armidale , Peter Brain . 0
+80 Other staff members , however , defended the document , saying it would still help policy-makers and the agency improve efforts to address the climate issue . Some E.P.A. staff members defended the document , saying that although pared down it would still help policy makers and the agency address the climate issue . 1
+81 But Virgin wants to operate Concorde on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai . Branson said that his preference would be to operate a fully commercial service on routes to New York , Barbados and Dubai . 1
+82 He is blocking them until the Air Force assigns four additional C-130 cargo planes to Gowen Field , an Idaho Air National Guard base in Boise . He is holding them up until the Air Force agrees to assign four additional C-130 cargo planes to the Idaho Air National Guard . 1
+83 She first went to a specialist for initial tests last Monday , feeling tired and unwell . The star , who plays schoolgirl Nina Tucker in Neighbours , went to a specialist on June 30 feeling tired and unwell . 0
+84 Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case . 1
+85 Scrimshaw , Supervisor , Best Minister and Ten Most Wanted are expected to complete the Belmont field . Best Minister , Scrimshaw , and Ten Most Wanted all had workouts on Monday morning . 0
+86 The son of circus trapeze artists turned vaudevillians , O 'Connor was born on Aug. 28 , 1925 , in Chicago and was carried onstage for applause when he was three days old . The son of circus trapeze artists turned vaudevillians , O 'Connor was carried onstage for applause when he was 3 days old . 1
+87 Her lawyer , M. H. Reese Norris , called the decision an injustice and promised to appeal . Scruggs refused to comment as she left the courthouse but her lawyer , Reese Norris , called the verdict an injustice . 0
+88 The New York Democrat and former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 , but has not ruled out a race in later years . The former first lady has said she will not run for the White House in 2004 but has not ruled out a race later on . 1
+89 """ We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , "" Rumsfeld said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations ." """ We are committed to helping the Iraqi people get on the path to a free society , "" he said ." 1
+90 Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent . 1
+91 The hearing , expected to last a week , will determine whether Akbar faces a court-martial . The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled . 1
+92 But MTA officials appropriated the money to the 2003 and 2004 budgets without notifying riders or even the MTA board members considering the 50-cent hike , Hevesi found . MTA officials appropriated the surplus money to later years ' budgets without notifying riders or the MTA board members when the 50-cent hike was being considered , he said . 1
+93 It 's the first such drill since the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington . It is the nation 's first large-scale counterterrorism exercise since the Sept . 11 terrorist attacks . 1
+94 """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head-kicker couldn 't be more wrong , "" Mr Howard said ." """ The idea that Tony Abbott is in some way a one-dimensional political head kicker couldn 't be more wrong . """ 1
+95 Large swells and dangerous surf already were being felt along sections of the coast . Already large swells and dangerous surf have arrived along the mid-Atlantic . 1
+96 The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index gained 2.90 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,606.87 . At 12 : 10 p.m. EDT , Canada 's benchmark S & P / TSX composite index was up 6.87 points or 0.1 per cent to 6,979.29 . 0
+97 Other members of the organization are believed to be in Pakistani cities , and many of the arrests of key al-Qaida operatives have taken place in those areas . Other members of the organization are believed to be in Pakistani cities , where many of the arrests of key Al Qaeda operatives have taken place . 1
+98 Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new technologies and methods to communicate more quickly and efficiently . Chad Kolton , emergency management spokesman with the Department of Homeland Security , said the government is open to new ways to communicate . 1
+99 The increase reflects lower credit losses and favorable interest rates . The gain came as a result of fewer credit losses and lower interest rates . 1
+100 Pennsylvania , which has the most aggressive treatment program , is treating 548 of 8,030 inmates . Texas , which has more than three times Michigan 's inmate population , is treating 328 of its 16,298 infected inmates . 0
+101 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 . 0
+102 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC shed 15 points , or 0.98 percent , to 1,492 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > edged down 9 points , or 0.98 percent , to 921 . 0
+103 Spinnaker employs roughly 83 people ; NetApp employs 2,400 . Spinnaker employs 83 people , most of whom are engineers . 0
+104 About 1,500 police will be deployed for the visit . Around 1,500 police are to be deployed at Niigata for the ferry 's visit . 1
+105 Next Monday at about 2 p.m. ( CST ) , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms . Around the same time , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms . 1
+106 An episode is declared when the ozone reaches .20 parts per million parts of air for one hour . A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million . 1
+107 The procedure is generally performed in the second or third trimester . The technique is used during the second and , occasionally , third trimester of pregnancy . 1
+108 The U.N. troops are in Congo to protect U.N. installations and personnel , and they can only fire in self defense and have been unable to stem the violence . The troops - whose mandate is to protect U.N. installations and personnel - can only fire in self-defense and have been unable to stem the violence . 1
+109 In midafternoon trading , the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,790.47 . The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points , or 0.48 percent , to 1,773.54 . 0
+110 We 'll be listening carefully to the [ IAEA ] director general 's report at the next board meeting . """ We 'll be listening carefully to the ( IAEA ) director-general 's report at the next board meeting . """ 1
+111 The Denver-based natural gas producer and marketer said the inaccurate reporting was discovered after it received a subpoena from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission . The natural gas producer and marketer said the inaccurate reporting was discovered in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission , or CFTC . 1
+112 A recent poll showed Edwards with a narrow lead in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . A recent poll showed Edwards in a virtual four-way tie at the top in South Carolina , and he plans a rally there later on Tuesday . 1
+113 IBM of the US and Infineon Technologies of Germany will today announce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets . IBMof the US andInfineon Technologies of Germany willon Tuesdayannounce a technological development that could threaten multi-billion dollar memory chip markets . 1
+114 Consumers would still have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set . To watch pay television , consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service . 1
+115 The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67 , or 1.3 percent , to 1523.71 , its highest since June 18 . The S & P 500 had climbed 16 percent since its March low and yesterday closed at its highest since Dec. 2 . 0
+116 The WHO experts didn 't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas . Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths , though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas . 0
+117 Environmental campaigners are using this weekend ’ s lunar eclipse to highlight the huge increase in light pollution across the UK . Environmental campaigners used the eclipse to highlight the surge in light pollution across Britain . 1
+118 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 . 0
+119 """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush . """ """ Today , we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin ( news - web sites ) and President Bush ( news - web sites ) . """ 1
+120 Dr Mark McClean , Jonathan 's family doctor , said if the drug had been administered earlier Jonathan would have retained more of his brain functions . Dr Mark McClean , the family 's GP , said had the drug been administered to Jonathan earlier , he would have retained more of his brain function . 1
+121 They note that after several weeks of rallies on upbeat earnings , investors are looking for stronger evidence of a recovery before sending stocks higher . After several weeks of market rallies on upbeat earnings , many investors are looking for more concrete signs of an economic recovery . 1
+122 The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 0.11 percent , or 1.78 points , at 1,594.13 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 . 0
+123 "Gibson said last month in a press statement that "" neither I nor my film are anti-Semitic ." Gibson said in a June statement that he and his film are not anti-Semitic . 1
+124 "In a statement , Lee said he "" no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV . """ "Spike Lee no longer believes that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on his name by calling its own venture "" Spike TV , "" according to a statement read in court Tuesday ." 1
+125 A man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a city councilman from Queens was ordered held on $ 100,000 bail during an early morning court appearance Saturday . The Queens man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot City Councilman Hiram Monserrate was held on $ 100,000 bail Saturday , a spokesman for the Queens district attorney said . 1
+126 Today , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the September 11 2001 attacks . On Wednesday , analysts say , UN members can no longer ignore the shifts since the attacks in the US of September 11 2001 . 1
+127 Veteran stage and screen actor Hume Cronyn died of cancer Sunday . Character actor Hume Cronyn , 91 , died Sunday at his home in Connecticut . 0
+128 The respected medical journal Lancet has called for a complete ban on tobacco in the United Kingdom . A leading U.K. medical journal called Friday for a complete ban on tobacco , prompting outrage from smokers ' groups . 0
+129 Franklin County Judge-Executive Teresa Barton said a firefighter was struck by lightning and was taken to the Frankfort Regional Medical Center . A county firefighter , was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center . 0
+130 Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried . Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney . 1
+131 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was off 58.69 points , or 0.64 percent , at 9,137.86 . The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 86.56 points , or 0.94 percent , to 9,109.99 , after giving up more than 1 percent earlier . 0
+132 Ending the picketing at Ralphs frees up about 18,000 union members . About 70,000 union members are on strike , including about 18,000 Ralphs employees . 0
+133 That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . 1
+134 "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be another downgrade if Southcorp breached any of its banking covenants ." "But Ms Ward said the headroom under its financial covenants was "" tight "" and that there could be a rating downgrade if Southcorp did breach any banking covenants ." 1
+135 Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com. Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com. 0
+136 Spin and manipulative public relations and propaganda are not the answer , it said . "The report added that "" spin "" and manipulative public relations "" are not the answer , "" but that neither is avoiding the debate ." 0
+137 "But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards . """ """ I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative ." 1
+138 Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week . 1
+139 Wal-Mart said it would check all of its million-plus domestic workers to ensure they were legally employed . It has also said it would review all of its domestic employees more than 1 million to ensure they have legal status . 1
+140 """ But they never climb out of the pot of beer again . """ "It 's just that they never climb out of the beer again . """ 1
+141 """ There were more people surrounding the clubhouse than the Unabomber 's house up in the hills , "" Baker said ." """ There are more people surrounding the clubhouse than surrounded the Unabomber 's home in the hills ." 1
+142 The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence . 1
+143 The American Stock Exchange biotech index .BTK surged 5 percent . The Philadelphia Stock Exchange 's semiconductor index .SOXX jumped 6.10 percent . 0
+144 The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital . 0
+145 "It will be followed in November by a third movie , "" The Matrix Revolutions . """ "The film is the second of a trilogy , which will wrap up in November with "" The Matrix Revolutions . """ 1
+146 Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities . 1
+147 People are obviously inconvenienced , said Dr. Jim Young , Ontario 's commissioner of public safety . We 're being hyper-vigilant , said Dr. James Young , Ontario 's commissioner of public safety . 0
+148 I 'm delighted that David Chase has decided to give us another chapter in the great ' Sopranos ' saga , HBO chairman and chief executive Chris Albrecht said . I 'm delighted that David Chase has decided to give us another chapter in the great Sopranos saga , said HBO Chairman Chris Albrecht in a statement . 1
+149 Federal Emergency Management Administration designated $ 20 million to establish the registry . The registry was launched with $ 20 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency . 1
+150 He left the army for Syria where he received religious training . He moved to Syria , where he underwent further religious training in traditional Islamic beliefs . 0
+151 Shares ended Wednesday at $ 6.83 , up 2 cents . Shares of Goodyear rose 2 cents on Wednesday and closed at $ 6.83 . 0
+152 The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado , 3-2 , Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium . The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium . 0
+153 Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities . 1
+154 Tom Kraynak , manager of operations and resources for the Canton , Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council , said that scenario is one among many that investigators are considering . Tom Kraynak , manager of operations and resources for the Canton , Ohio-based East Central Area Reliability Council , said investigators are considering the scenario . 1
+155 BP shares slipped 0.8 percent to 433.50 pence ( $ 6.85 ) each in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange . BP shares slipped 48 cents to $ 41.72 Friday in trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 1
+156 A charter plane crashed in Turkey on Monday , killing all 75 people aboard , including 62 Spanish peacekeepers returning from Afghanistan , officials said . A plane carrying 75 people , including 62 Spanish peacekeepers returning from Afghanistan , crashed in thick fog in Turkey early on Monday , killing all aboard , officials said . 1
+157 """ There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , "" Thaksin said ." Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community . 1
+158 He said they lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . Morgenthau said the women , all U.S. citizens , lied on a sworn affidavit that requires them to list prior marriages . 1
+159 Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien have both said the Liberal government will introduce legislation soon to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot for personal use . Justice Minister Martin Cauchon and Prime Minister Jean Chretien both have said the government will introduce legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot . 1
+160 Stripping out the extraordinary items , fourth-quarter earnings were 64 cents a share compared to 25 cents a share in the prior year . Earnings were 59 cents a share for the three months ended May 25 compared with 15 cents a share a year earlier . 0
+161 The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said . 1
+162 Declining issues outnumbered advancers nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange . Advancers outnumbered decliners by nearly 8 to 3 on the NYSE and more than 11 to 5 on Nasdaq . 0
+163 As Samudra sat down to hear the indictment , he looked over to his nine lawyers and shouted ``God is Great ' ' three times . "As he sat down to hear the indictment , Samudra looked over to his nine lawyers and shouted "" Takbir ! "" , or "" Proclaim ! "" , a religious rallying cry ." 1
+164 Mr. Turner transferred about 10 million shares to a charitable trust before they were sold . The sales leave Mr. Turner with about 45 million shares in AOL . 0
+165 It was not immediately known how many people were on flight UTA 141 , which could carry 141 passengers and crew . It was still not known exactly how many people were on the plane , which could carry 141 passengers and crew . 1
+166 The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , an issue Microsoft on July 16 had warned about . The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , which Microsoft warned of 16 July . 1
+167 Federal Agriculture Minister Warren Truss said the Government still did not know the real reason the sheep were rejected at the Saudi port of Jeddah on August 21 . He said the Government still did not know the real reason the original Saudi buyer pulled out on August 21 . 1
+168 Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said . 1
+169 The company emphasized that McDonald 's USA does not import any raw beef or hamburger patties from Canada for McDonald 's use in the United States . McDonald 's said in a statement that it does not import any raw beef or hamburger patties from Canada for use in the United States . 1
+170 U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America . 1
+171 Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . Peterson , 31 , is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son , Conner . 1
+172 Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . 1
+173 Nationally , the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile , including 284 deaths . There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002 , including 11 deaths statewide . 0
+174 North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight . North American futures pointed to a strong start to the first trading session of the week Monday , as earnings season slows and economic indicators take the spotlight . 1
+175 Amgen shares gained 93 cents , or 1.45 percent , to $ 65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq . Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $ 78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange . 1
+176 Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart . 1
+177 The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 5.16 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,590.75 , breaking a six-day string of gains . The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 0.11 percent , or 1.78 points , at 1,594.13 . 0
+178 At 11 : 30 a.m. , Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal reached the summit . Sherpa Tenzing Norgay , who reached the summit with Sir Edmund , died in 1986 . 0
+179 "In a statement , Mr. Rowland said : "" As is the case with all appointees , Commissioner Anson is accountable to me ." As is the case with all appointees , Commissioner Anson is accountable to me , Rowland said . 1
+180 But the technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.91 points , or 0.35 percent , at 1,674.35 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.07 points , or 0.11 percent , at 1,010.59 . 0
+181 Mr. Young said he was disappointed that the government didn 't see the severe acute respiratory syndrome crisis as worthy of federal disaster-relief money . Young said he was disappointed the government didn 't see the SARS crisis as worthy of federal disaster relief money . 1
+182 O 'Brien was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident , a felony . Bishop Thomas O 'Brien , 67 , was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident . 1
+183 Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's suggestion too drastic . Sen. Patrick Leahy , the committee 's senior Democrat , later said the problem is serious but called Hatch 's idea too drastic a remedy to be considered . 1
+184 Duque arrived with Foale and Kaleri but will return to Earth with Lu and Malenchenko . Duque will return with Lu and Russia 's Yuri Malenchenko when they leave the station next week . 0
+185 On Saturday , a 149mph serve against Agassi equalled Rusedski 's world record . On Saturday , Roddick equalled the world record with a 149 m.p.h. serve in beating Andre Agassi . 0
+186 Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades . 1
+187 Gov. Bob Riley proposed the budget cuts after Alabama voters rejected his $ 1.2 billion tax plan Sept . 9 . After Alabama voters rejected his $ 1.2 billion tax plan Sept . 9 , Riley forecast significant cuts in state programs . 1
+188 In that position , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , president and CEO of EMC . As executive vice president of new ventures , Elias will report to Joe Tucci , EMC 's president and chief executive . 1
+189 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . 0
+190 On Thursday , Taiwan reported 131 suspected cases of the disease -- up 11 cases from a day earlier . Taiwan reported 22 new cases , for a total of 360 with 13 deaths . 0
+191 It also offers a built-in NAND flash boot loader so that high-density NAND flash memory can be used without having to install an additional support chip . The S3C2440 has a built-in NAND flash boot loader , for example , so that high-density NAND flash memory can be installed without an additional support chip . 1
+192 The Midwestern research center will focus on the development of diagnostic , therapeutic and vaccine products for anthrax , botulism , tularemia , hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague . The Midwestern center will focus on diagnosis , treatment and vaccines for anthrax , botulism , tularemia , hemorrhagic fever viruses and plague . 1
+193 The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM 's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company . 1
+194 The Senate agreed Tuesday to lift a 10-year-old ban on the research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons . Both the House and Senate bills would end the ban on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons . 0
+195 Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers . 1
+196 Nelson , 27 , is being retried on civil-rights charges stemming from the disturbance which led to Rosenbaum 's death . Nelson , 27 , is being retried on civil rights charges stemming from the disturbance that led to Rosenbaum 's death . 1
+197 Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds , then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself . Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself . 0
+198 The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI finished down 31.23 points , or 0.33 percent , at 9,317.64 . In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 27.02 , or 0.3 percent , 9,321.84 , having lost 74.81 on Friday . 0
+199 But Forest , the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco , said : ' ' Mention the word prohibition and everyone knows what happened there . "Forest , the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco , said it had greeted The Lancet 's call with "" amusement and disbelief ' "" ." 0
+200 Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped from 29.4 to 32.6 , while those claiming work was plentiful slipped from 13 to 12.6 . Consumers who said jobs are difficult to find jumped to 32.6 from 29.4 , while those saying work was plentiful slipped to 12.6 from 13 in April . 1
+201 Nicholas is the uncle of Louima , the Haitian immigrant who was sexually tortured by NYPD cops in 1997 . Mr. Nicolas is an uncle of Abner Louima , who was tortured by New York City police officers in 1997 . 1
+202 Twenty-eight people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of the St Sophia 's camp , when the mudslide smashed into two cabins . Twenty-seven people were believed to have been spending Christmas Day with the caretaker of Saint Sophia Camp , a Greek Orthodox facility , when the mudslide roared through . 1
+203 Schofield got Toepfer to admit on cross-examination that she ignored many of O 'Donnell 's suggestions and projects . But under cross-examination by O 'Donnell 's attorney , Lorna Schofield , Toepfer conceded she had ignored many of O 'Donnell 's suggestions and projects . 1
+204 Its Canadian operations only buy beef from facilities that are federally inspected and approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency . McDonald 's Canada only purchases beef from facilities federally inspected and approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency . 1
+205 BREAST cancer cases in the UK have hit an all-time high with more than 40,000 women diagnosed with the disease each year , Cancer Re-search UK revealed yesterday . Cases of breast cancer in Britain have reached a record high , with the number of women diagnosed with the disease passing the 40,000 mark for the first time . 1
+206 He said his hatred for such people grew from these discussions and had helped convince him violence was the answer . His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . 1
+207 """ So Sebastian did his best to convincingly confess to a crime that he didn 't commit in order to survive , "" she told jurors ." """ Sebastian did his best to confess convincingly to a crime he didn 't do in order to survive , "" Ms. Richardson declared ." 1
+208 One way or another , Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix will be in your hands by Saturday . "Just about everything about "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix "" will set records ." 0
+209 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX shed 1.8 points , or 0.18 percent , to 991 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 24.44 points , or 1.39 percent , at 1,739.87 . 0
+210 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists - this Bush administration has chosen to settle old scores , "" Graham said ." 1
+211 In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once bustling streets , ubiquitous department stores stand mostly empty and restaurants are eerily quiet . In hardest-hit Taipei , traffic has disappeared from once-bustling streets and department stores and restaurants are virtually empty . 1
+212 She was taken by ambulance to Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith . She was taken to Charing Cross Hospital , where she remained critically ill last night . 0
+213 I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening . """ I was surprised it turned out me talking and the president just listening . . . It was mostly a monologue . """ 1
+214 The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . The broadside came during the recording on Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . 1
+215 The man accused of using fake grenades to commandeer a Cuban plane that landed in Key West in April was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison . A Cuban architect was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for using two fake grenades to hijack a passenger plane from Cuba to Florida in April . 1
+216 Oracle followed with 33.8 percent of the market and Microsoft came in third with an 18 percent share . IBM ranked second with 24 percent share there , and Microsoft ranked third . 0
+217 """ I stand 100 percent by it , and I think our intelligence services gave us the correct information at the time . """ "I stand 100 percent by it , and I think that our intelligence services gave us the correct intelligence and information at the time , "" Blair said ." 1
+218 In the 2002 study , the margin of error ranged from 1.8 to 4.4 percentage points . It has a margin of error of plus or minus three to four percentage points . 1
+219 NBC will probably end the season as the second most popular network behind CBS , although it 's first among the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic . NBC will probably end the season as the second most-popular network behind CBS , which is first among the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic . 0
+220 He added : ``I 've never heard of more reprehensiblebehaviour by a doctor . The Harrisons ’ lawyer Paul LiCalsi said : “ I ’ ve never heard of more reprehensible behaviour by a doctor . 1
+221 VeriSign introduced its Site Finder service on Sept . 15 . "The battle around VeriSign "" s three-week-old Site Finder service rages on ." 0
+222 "Intel was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel , "" spokesman Chuck Mulloy said ." "Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company was disappointed and assessing its "" options in the event Mr. Hamidi resumes his spamming activity against Intel . """ 1
+223 "Shattered Glass , "" starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." """ Shattered Glass "" _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters ." 0
+224 ISRAELI soldiers knocked down empty mobile homes and water towers in 10 tiny West Bank settlement outposts overnight as part of a US-backed Mideast peace plan . Israeli soldiers began tearing down settlement outposts in the West Bank yesterday - an Israeli obligation under a new Mideast peace plan . 1
+225 Hong Kong was flat , Australia , Singapore and South Korea lost 0.2-0.4 percent . Australia was flat , Singapore was down 0.3 percent by midday and South Korea added 0.2 percent . 0
+226 But software license revenues , a measure financial analysts watch closely , decreased 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . License sales , a key measure of demand , fell 21 percent to $ 107.6 million . 1
+227 "Kids , adults , booksellers and postal workers all are preparing for "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . """ "The crates are full of hardback copies of "" Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . """ 0
+228 The announcement , which economists said was not a surprise , may be bittersweet for the millions of Americans without jobs . Economists said the announcement was not a surprise , and politicians said it offered little comfort to the millions of Americans without jobs . 1
+229 """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" said Josh Lichter , a meteorologist with the Houston-Galveston weather office ." """ Allison just proves you don 't need to wait until August or September to have a disaster , "" Lichter said ." 1
+230 Aprils unemployment rate is the highest since late last year . Unemployment , at 6 percent , matched the highest since August 1994 . 0
+231 The IRS said taxpayers can avoid undelivered checks by having refunds deposited directly into their checking or savings accounts . The IRS said taxpayers can avoid problems with lost or stolen refunds by having refunds deposited directly into personal checking or savings accounts . 1
+232 Batters faced : Sheets 28 , Vizcaino 2 , DeJean 4 , Clement 26 , Alfonseca 4 , Guthrie 2 , Farnsworth 4 . Batters faced : Franklin 25 , Kieschnick 7 , Foster 2 , Leskanic 3 , DeJean 4 , Prior 28 , Alfonseca 2 , Guthrie 2 , Cruz 7 , Remlinger 6 . 0
+233 Those reports were denied by the interior minister , Prince Nayef . However , the Saudi interior minister , Prince Nayef , denied the reports . 1
+234 PCCW 's chief operating officer , Mike Butcher , and Alex Arena , the chief financial officer , will report directly to Mr So . Current Chief Operating Officer Mike Butcher and Group Chief Financial Officer Alex Arena will report to So . 1
+235 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . 0
+236 It 's been a busy couple of days for security gurus assigned to keep their companies safe and sound . It 's been a busy couple of days for enterprise security gurus tasked with the job of keeping their companies safe and sound . 1
+237 Its closest living relatives are a family frogs called sooglossidae that are found only in the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean . Its closest relative is found in the Seychelles Archipelago , near Madagascar in the Indian Ocean . 1
+238 The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of the district 's racial balance , facilities , budget , and busing . The decision came a year after Whipple ended federal oversight of school busing as well as the district 's racial balance , facilities and budget . 1
+239 Mr. Rowland attended a party in South Windsor for the families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers called to active duty . Rowland was making an appearance at a holiday party for families of Connecticut National Guard soldiers assigned to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan . 1
+240 Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs . 0
+241 That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR down 9 / 32 , its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday . That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR slip 5 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday . 0
+242 On July 22 , Moore announced he would appeal the case directly to the U.S. Supreme Court . Moore of Alabama says he will appeal his case to the nation 's highest court . 1
+243 Federal agents said yesterday they are investigating the theft of 1,200 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week . Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week . 1
+244 He was arrested Friday night at an Alpharetta seafood restaurant while dining with his wife , singer Whitney Houston . He was arrested again Friday night at an Alpharetta restaurant where he was having dinner with his wife . 1
+245 At least 27 US troops have been killed in hostile fire since Bush 's statement . At least 26 American troops have been killed in hostile fire since major combat was officially declared over on May 1 . 1
+246 Toll , Australia 's second-largest transport company , last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail . Toll last week offered to buy the company for NZ75c a share , or $ NZ158 million . 1
+247 Dynes will get $ 395,000 a year , up from Atkinson 's current salary of $ 361,400 . In his new position , Dynes will earn $ 395,000 , a significant increase over Atkinson 's salary of $ 361,400 . 1
+248 Im very proud of the citizens of this state , said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe . I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday ´ s referendum were counted . 0
+249 Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid the yen 's rise against the dollar . Dealers said the dollar also drew some downside support as Japanese investors are expected to keep snapping up foreign bonds amid ever-falling domestic interest rates . 1
+250 Unit volumes also set a record as notebooks accounted for more than 40 percent of sales . In May 2002 , LCDs accounted for only 22 percent of monitor sales . 0
+251 This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java , Visual C # and Visual Basic .NET. IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus , which allows developers to work in Java , Visual C # and VisualBasic .Net. 1
+252 Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell , who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982 . Powell is serving time in a different case -- killing his landlady in 1982 . 0
+253 Seven 20- and 21-year-old cadets were ticketed by police for drinking alcohol in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two young women , aged 16 and 18 . Seven 20- and 21-year-old male cadets were caught in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two female teens , 16 and 18 years . 1
+254 """ It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , "" he said ." """ It 's probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but I look forward to the challenge , "" Parsons told reporters at NASA headquarters ." 1
+255 Moseley and a senior aide delivered their summary assessments to about 300 American and allied military officers on Thursday . General Moseley and a senior aide presented their assessments at an internal briefing for American and allied military officers at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on Thursday . 1
+256 The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health . 0
+257 Ms Stewart , the chief executive , was not expected to attend . Ms Stewart , 61 , its chief executive officer and chairwoman , did not attend . 1
+258 It aims to end 31 months of violence in which at least 2,034 Palestinians and 737 Israelis have been killed . At least 2,036 Palestinians and 737 Israelis have been killed since the revolt began in September 2000 . 0
+259 The two had argued that only a new board would have had the credibility to restore El Paso to health . He and Zilkha believed that only a new board would have had the credibility to restore El Paso to health . 1
+260 The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 . 1
+261 The world 's two largest automakers said their U.S. sales declined more than predicted last month as a late summer sales frenzy caused more of an industry backlash than expected . Domestic sales at both GM and No. 2 Ford Motor Co. declined more than predicted as a late summer sales frenzy prompted a larger-than-expected industry backlash . 1
+262 About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient . 1
+263 But 13 people have been killed since 1900 and hundreds injured . Runners are often injured by bulls and 13 have been killed since 1900 . 0
+264 Peace Rules defeated Funny Cide in the Louisiana Derby . But neither he nor Peace Rules could keep Funny Cide from drawing away . 0
+265 Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as Mr. Weill 's successor . Mr. Weill 's longtime confidant , Charles O. Prince , 53 , was named as his successor . 1
+266 If people took the pill daily , they would lower their risk of heart attack by 88 percent and of stroke by 80 percent , the scientists claim . Taking the pill would lower the risk of heart attack by 88 percent and of stroke by 80 percent , the scientists said . 1
+267 "We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on 11 September , "" Rumsfeld said ." "Rather , the US acted because the administration saw "" existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of our experience on September 11 "" ." 1
+268 A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent . 0
+269 July 1st is the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong 's return to Chinese rule . The rally overshadowed ceremonies marking the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong 's return to China on 1 July 1997 . 0
+270 The index also did better than the Standard & Poor 's 500 index , which increased 3.3 percent . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was up 9.05 points , or 0.94 percent , at 972.64 . 0
+271 Congratulations on being named Time magazine 's Person of the Year . Time magazine named the American soldier its Person of the Year for 2003 . 0
+272 Witnesses said they believed the man planned to crash the Launceston-bound Qantas flight 1737 , which was carrying 47 passengers and six crew . Witnesses believe he wanted to crash Flight 1737 , which had 47 passengers and six crew . 1
+273 The University of Louisville also is auditing Shumaker 's expenses while he was president there . Shumaker was the president of the University of Louisville when he was hired by UT . 0
+274 He said the foodservice pie business doesn 't fit the company 's long-term growth strategy . """ The foodservice pie business does not fit our long-term growth strategy ." 1
+275 Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the state 's 1998 anti-spam law by sending unsolicited e-mail without a toll-free number for recipients to call to stop additional mailings . Prosecutors said PW Marketing violated the 1998 anti-spam law because these unsolicited e-mails were sent without a free call number for recipients to phone to stop additional mailings . 1
+276 """ I will support a constitutional amendment which would honor marriage between a man and a woman , codify that , "" he said ." """ If necessary , I will support a constitutional amendment which would honour marriage between a man and a woman , codify that . """ 1
+277 ONG KONG , July 9 Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered tonight before the legislature building here to call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered yesterday evening to stand before this city 's legislature building and call for free elections and the resignation of Hong Kong 's leader . 1
+278 The technology-packed Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > dropped 37.78 points , or 1.94 percent , to 1,912.36 . The Nasdaq composite index fell 2.95 , or 0.2 percent , for the week to 1,912.36 after stumbling 37.78 yesterday . 0
+279 The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91 to end at its highest level for 12 months . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 . 0
+280 "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organizer , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora [ 67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 7 p.m. EST Sunday ." "Three such vigilante-style attacks forced the hacker organiser , who identified himself only as "" Eleonora67 ] , "" to extend the contest until 8am ( AEST ) today ." 1
+281 John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares . Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares , 46 , in the Tuesday runoff . 0
+282 Under terms of the deal , Legato stockholders will receive 0.9 of a share of EMC common stock for each share of Legato stock . Legato stockholders will get 0.9 of a share of EMC stock for every share of Legato they own . 1
+283 Let me just say this : the evidence that we have of weapons of mass destruction was evidence drawn up and accepted by the joint intelligence community . """ The evidence that we had of weapons of mass destruction was drawn up and accepted by the Joint Intelligence Committee , "" he said ." 1
+284 News that oil producers were lowering their output starting in November exacerbated a sell-off that was already under way on Wall Street . News that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries was lowering output starting in November exacerbated a stock sell-off already under way yesterday . 1
+285 But with the PM due to leave tomorrow afternoon for personal reasons there was a risk he might not be present when the final decision was made . But with the Prime Minister due to leave tomorrow , a day early , he may not be present when the final decision is made . 1
+286 Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations . "Ernst & Young has denied the SEC 's claims , and called its recommendations "" irresponsible "" ." 0
+287 Citigroup Inc . C.N , the world 's largest financial services company , on Wednesday promoted Marjorie Magner to chairman and chief executive of its global consumer group . Citigroup ( C ) on Wednesday named Marjorie Magner chairman and chief executive of its colossal global consumer business . 1
+288 One , Capt. Doug McDonald , remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday . Her 20-year-old sister , Allyson , was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition . 0
+289 Yahoo accounts for 159,354 of the BSD sites , with 152,054 from NTT / Verio and 129,378 from Infospace , the survey found . Another 152,054 are from IP services company NTT / Verio , and 129,378 from InfoSpace , the survey found . 0
+290 This year the Audubon Society once again hosts its annual Christmas Bird Count . It 's the National Audubon Society 's annual Christmas Bird Count , now in its 104th season . 0
+291 The premium edition adds OfficeFront Page 2003 , Acceleration Server 2000 , and SQL Server 2000 . The premium edition adds ISA Server , SQL Server and a specialized edition of BizTalk 2004 . 0
+292 The victim , whose name was not released , underwent surgery at the hospital . The wounded doctor , whose name was withheld , underwent surgery at the hospital for three gunshot wounds . 0
+293 """ It was never our intention to sell the product , "" said Health Minister Anne McClellan , a skeptic of medical marijuana use ." """ It was never the intention of us to sell product , "" federal Health Minister Anne McLellan said yesterday in Edmonton ." 1
+294 After Freitas ' opening statement , King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel recessed trial until after the Thanksgiving weekend . King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel will then recess the trial until Monday . 0
+295 The vote came just two days after Kurds swept City Council elections , taking the largest single block of votes on the 30-seat council . The vote for mayor followed City Council elections that gave Kurds the largest block of votes on the 30-seat council . 1
+296 Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 . 1
+297 After losing as much as 84.56 earlier , the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 22.81 , or 0.2 percent , at 9,340.45 . In midday trading , the Dow Jones industrial average lost 68.84 , or 0.7 percent , to 9,248.80 . 0
+298 "Ms Lafferty 's lawyer , Thomas Ezzell , told a Kentucky newspaper : "" My understanding of this is that there is a lower percentage of successful impregnations with frozen ." My understanding of this is that there is a lower percentage of successful impregnations with frozen , Ezzell said . 1
+299 Spansion products are to be available from both AMD and Fujitsu , AMD said . Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu . 1
+300 "Mr Russell , 46 , a coal miner from Brisbane , said : "" They are obviously hurting , so we are basically going over there to help them . """ """ They are obviously hurting so we are basically going over there to help them , "" Russell , 46 , said ." 1
+301 The benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR lost 11 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday . Further out the curve , the benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR shed 18 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.24 percent from 3.17 percent . 0
+302 Per-user pricing is $ 29 for Workplace Messaging , $ 89 for Team Collaboration and $ 35 for Collaborative Learning . Workplace Messaging is $ 29 , Workplace Team Collaboration is $ 89 , and Collaborative Learning is $ 35 . 1
+303 "Judge Craig Doran said it wasn 't his role to determine if Hovan was "" an evil man "" but maintained that "" he has committed an evil act . """ "Judge Craig Doran said he couldn 't determine if Hovan was "" an evil man "" but said he "" has committed an evil act . """ 1
+304 Amazon.com shipped out more than a million copies of the new book , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . Amazon.com shipped more than a million copies by Saturday afternoon , making Saturday the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history . 1
+305 Last month Intel raised its revenue guidance for the quarter to between $ 7.6 billion and $ 7.8 billion . At the end of the second quarter , Intel initially predicted sales of between $ 6.9 billion and $ 7.5 billion . 1
+306 Complicating the situation is the presence of battle-hardened Liberians who have been fighting on both sides . Fighting has continued sporadically in the west , where it is complicated by the presence of battle-hardened Liberians on both sides . 0
+307 Spokesmen for the FBI , CIA , Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah 's stay in Canada . The FBI , CIA , Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report . 0
+308 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.26 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,640.06 , based on the latest data . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 . 0
+309 Claire had advanced to the third round of the 76th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . One by one they strolled to the microphone , all 251 youngsters in the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee . 0
+310 Lowe 's , with about half as many stores , reported a 33 percent increase in third-quarter profit behind a 12 percent jump in same-store sales . Home Depot reported a 22 percent jump in third-quarter profit behind a nearly 8 percent rise in same-store sales . 0
+311 The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI ended up 56.79 points , or 0.67 percent , at 8,588.36 -- its highest level since January 17 . The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( $ DJ : news , chart , profile ) rose 56 points , or 0.7 percent , to 8,588 . 0
+312 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX rose 3.47 points , or 0.36 percent , to 977.59 . The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC shed 8 points , or 0.45 percent , to 1,645 . 0
+313 "In the undergraduate case , Rehnquist said the use of race was not "" narrowly tailored "" to achieve the university 's asserted interest in diversity ." Rehnquist wrote that the system was not narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity . 1
+314 A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 . 1
+315 She was 26 then , and a friend tipped her to another position and told her whom to call . Westermayer was 26 then , and a friend and former manager who knew she was unhappy in her job tipped her to another position . 0
+316 Drax faced a financial crisis late last year after it lost its most lucrative sales contract , held with insolvent utility TXU Europe . Drax ’ s troubles began late last year when it lost its most lucrative sales contract , with the insolvent utility TXU Europe . 1
+317 The European Commission , the EU 's antitrust enforcer , is expected to issue its decision next spring — unless a settlement is reached . The European Commission is expected to issue its decision in the case next spring — unless a settlement is reached . 1
+318 Quinn was assigned to the 2nd Squadron , 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment . Quinn was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment , based in Fort Carson , Colo . 0
+319 The disagreement over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court . 1
+320 "In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean , he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat "" who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times . """ "They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times . """ 0
+321 If the MTA 's appeal to a higher court is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't be rolled back . If the MTA 's appeal is successful , the $ 2 bus and subway base fare won 't change . 1
+322 Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products not sold in the United States . Barry Callebaut will be able to use Brach 's retail network to sell products made from its German subsidiary Stollwerck , which makes chocolate products unknown to the American market . 1
+323 Police say CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the United States . Mr McKinlay said that CIBA was involved in the importation of qat , a narcotic substance legal in Britain but banned in the US . 1
+324 """ There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , "" he said ." He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar . 1
+325 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 17.26 points , or 1.06 percent , to 1,640.06 , based on the latest data . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 . 0
+326 The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday . 1
+327 State health officials said today a young northeast Kansas woman likely has the state 's first case of monkeypox among humans or animals . Health officials confirmed today that a northeast Kansas woman has the state 's first case of monkeypox and the first case west of the Mississippi River . 0
+328 The device plays Internet radio streams and comes with a 30-day trial of RealNetworks ' Rhapsody music service . The product also streams Internet radio and comes with a 30-day free trial for RealNetworks ' Rhapsody digital music subscription service . 1
+329 "He added that those "" are not solely American principles , nor are they exclusively Western . """ """ These are not solely American principles nor are they exclusively Western , "" Rumsfeld said ." 1
+330 The woman had agreed to testify after receiving immunity protecting her from punishment for lying and other violations of the academy 's honor code . The defense said the woman testified under an immunity deal protecting her from punishment for lying and other violations of the academy 's honor code . 1
+331 Trans fat makes up only 1 percent to 3 percent of the total fat Americans consume , compared with 14 percent for saturated fat . Trans fat accounts for 2.5 percent of Americans ' daily calories , compared to 11 percent to 12 percent for saturated fat . 1
+332 UBS Warburg added to pressure on tobacco stocks by downgrading Altria to neutral from buy based on valuation . "UBS Warburg downgraded Altria , a Dow member , to "" neutral "" from "" buy , "" based on valuation ." 0
+333 It 's happened five times in the last 11 years : A disaster puts this Southwestern town in the headlines during the summer tourist season . It 's happened five times in the last decade : A disaster puts this tourist town in the headlines during summer , its busiest season . 1
+334 Massachusetts regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday pressed securities fraud charges against Putnam Investments and two of its former portfolio managers for alleged improper mutual fund trading . State and federal securities regulators filed civil charges against Putnam Investments and two portfolio managers in the ever-expanding mutual fund trading scandal . 1
+335 """ I think it happened very quickly , "" Houston Police Department homicide investigator Phil Yochum said of the crime ." """ I think it happened very quickly , "" said Investigator Phil Yochum of the Houston Police Department 's homicide division ." 1
+336 """ If we don 't march into Tehran , I think we will be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." """ As long as we don 't march on Tehran , I think we are going to be in pretty good shape , "" he said ." 1
+337 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points , or 1.42 percent , to 1,630.08 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . 0
+338 Shiites make up 20 percent of the country 's population . Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan 's population , Shiites 20 percent . 0
+339 Secretary of State Colin Powell designated the Chechen leader believed responsible for last year 's hostage standoff in a Moscow theater as a threat to U.S. security Friday . U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday designated Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev a threat to the security of the United States and to U.S. citizens . 1
+340 GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses . 0
+341 The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . 1
+342 In February 2000 , the officers — Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy — were acquitted of all charges in the killing . The officers -- Kenneth Boss , Sean Carroll , Edward McMellon and Richard Murphy -- were acquitted in 2000 of state murder charges . 1
+343 That is evident from their failure , three times in a row , to get a big enough turnout to elect a president . Three times in a row , they failed to get a big _ enough turnout to elect a president . 1
+344 He made a point of saying during Tuesdays debate that the Confederate flag was a racist symbol . Though Dean made a point of saying during the debate that the Confederate flag is a racist symbol . 1
+345 Detectives told Deasean 's father , Stelly Chisolm , a college student , and mother , Kimberly Hill , of the arrest shortly after Perry was apprehended . Shortly after his arrest , detectives told Deasean 's father , Stelly Chisolm , a college student , and mother , Kimberly Hill , a medical assistant , about the development . 1
+346 Ridge said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . 1
+347 "Moroccan Interior Minister Al Mustapha Sahel said the investigation "" points to a group that has been arrested recently "" , an apparent reference to Djihad Salafist ." "Moroccan Interior Minister Al Mustapha Sahel told state-run 2M television late Saturday the investigation "" points to a group that has been arrested recently "" an apparent reference to Salafist Jihad ." 1
+348 The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals before Wednesday 's deadline to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . The Democratic candidates also began announcing their fund-raising totals in advance of the deadline today to file quarterly reports with the Federal Election Commission . 1
+349 Friday 's report raised new worries that a weak job market could shackle the budding economic recovery despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate . U.S. companies slashed payrolls for a seventh straight month in August , raising new worries that a weak jobs market could shackle the budding economic recovery . 0
+350 """ No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racing 's top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , "" Wheeler said in a statement ." No matter who becomes the sponsor for stock-car racings top series , NASCAR will need an all-star event , Wheeler said Tuesday . 1
+351 He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta including a blast at the 1996 Olympics and one in Alabama . He is charged in three bombings in Atlanta - including a blast at the 1996 Olympics - along with the bombing in Alabama . 1
+352 But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . 1
+353 Bush also hoped to polish his anti-AIDS credentials in Uganda , which has been hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the killer disease . President Bush flies to Uganda Friday hoping to polish his anti- AIDS credentials in a country hailed as an African pioneer in fighting the epidemic . 1
+354 Gasps could be heard in the courtroom when the photo was displayed . Gasps could be heard as the photo was projected onto the screen . 1
+355 Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half . The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling . 0
+356 One of the FBI ’ s key operatives , who had a falling out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend ’ s closed immigration court proceeding . One of the FBI 's key operatives , who has had a falling-out with the bureau , provided an account of the operation at a friend 's closed immigration court proceeding . 1
+357 Business Week 's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday . BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday , May 19 . 1
+358 Black Democratic leaders were trying to arrange a meeting with Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe to discuss the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at party headquarters . Leading black Democrats in Congress and the national party are protesting the layoffs of 10 minority staffers at the party 's headquarters . 0
+359 Just sitting around in a big base camp , knocking back cans of beer , I don 't particularly regard as mountaineering , he added . Sitting around in base camp knocking back cans of beer - that I don 't particularly regard as mountaineering . 1
+360 There are 103 Democrats in the Assembly and 47 Republicans . Democrats dominate the Assembly while Republicans control the Senate . 0
+361 The association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the week that ended June 15 , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1
+362 Shares of Salix have rocketed 64 percent since Axcan made its first offer on April 10 . Since the initial takeover offer , Salix shares have risen about 35 percent . 1
+363 The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation . 1
+364 Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building . 1
+365 Taha is married to former Iraqi oil minister Amir Muhammed Rasheed , who surrendered to U.S. forces on April 28 . Taha 's husband , former oil minister Amer Mohammed Rashid , surrendered to U.S. forces on April 28 . 1
+366 State Democratic Chairman Herman Farrell , who is also chairman of the state Assembly 's Ways and Means Committee , seemed perfectly happy to make it a political fight . State Democratic Chairman Herman Farrell , who is also chairman of the Assembly 's Ways and Means Committee , supports the Legislature 's budget plan . 0
+367 In May , Mr. Hatfill said he was struck by a vehicle being driven by an FBI employee who was tailing him in Georgetown . Last May , Hatfill was struck by a vehicle being driven by an FBI employee who was tailing him in Washington 's Georgetown neighborhood . 1
+368 The euro was at 1.5281 versus the Swiss franc EURCHF = , up 0.2 percent on the session , after hitting its highest since mid-2001 around 1.5292 earlier in the session . The euro was steady versus the Swiss franc after hitting its highest since mid-2001 of 1.5261 earlier in the session . 0
+369 Another $ 100-million in savings will come from management layoffs and pay cuts . The airline expects to save another $ 100-million a year through management layoffs and pay cuts . 1
+370 That compared with a year-earlier profit of $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share . That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-earlier quarter . 0
+371 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the federal agency that runs Medicare , last year began a similar effort for nursing homes . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid launched a similar consumer tool for nursing homes last year . 1
+372 Parson was charged with intentionally causing and attempting to cause damage to protected computers . Parson is charged with one count of intentionally causing damage to a protected computer . 1
+373 The two-year note US2YT = RR fell 5 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 1.23 percent from 1.16 percent late on Monday . The benchmark 10-year note US10YT = RR lost 11 / 32 in price , taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday . 0
+374 The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July . 1
+375 Every Thursday , a grains management committee meets in the Commission 's agriculture directorate to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender . A grains management committee normally meets each Thursday in the Commission 's agriculture unit -- another target of Wednesday 's raids -- to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender . 0
+376 On Monday , Lynch was awarded the Bronze Star , Purple Heart and Prisoner of War medals at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington . Lynch , who returns to the hills of West Virigina Tuesday , also received the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War medals at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington . 0
+377 He replaces Ron Dittemore , who announced his resignation in April . Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23 . 0
+378 Some of the company 's software developers will join Microsoft , but details haven 't been finalized , said Mike Nash , corporate vice president of Microsoft 's security business unit . Some of the companys software developers will join Microsoft , but details havent been finalized , said Mike Nash , corporate vice president of Microsofts security business unit . 1
+379 Their contract will expire at 12 : 01 a.m. Wednesday instead of 12 : 01 a.m. Sunday , said Rian Wathen , organizing director for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 . """ It has outraged the membership , "" said Rian Wathen , organizing director of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 ." 0
+380 Our decision today is quite limited , the judges stated in their opinion . Our decision today is quite limited , they conclude . 1
+381 The 51-year-old nurse worked at North York General Hospital , the epicentre of the latest outbreak . Emile Laroza , 51 , contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital , the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak . 0
+382 The CGT warned of prolonged industrial action unless Raffarin agreed . The large CGT union warned France of lengthy industrial action . 0
+383 "My decision today is not based on any one event . """ "Governor Rowland said his decision was "" not based on any one event . """ 1
+384 Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . This fall the command will send trainers to work with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and gathering intelligence . 1
+385 Garner said the self-proclaimed mayor of Baghdad , Mohammed Mohsen al-Zubaidi , was released after two days in coalition custody . Garner said self-proclaimed Baghdad mayor Mohammed Mohsen Zubaidi was released 48 hours after his detention in late April . 0
+386 Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams . The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean several weeks ago . 0
+387 Benchmark Treasury 10-year notes gained 17 / 32 , yielding 4.015 percent . The benchmark 10-year note was recently down 17 / 32 , to yield 4.067 percent . 0
+388 Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three in the ninth and allowed only an infield single by Greg Norton . Closer Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three of the four batters he faced in the ninth . 0
+389 There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box . 1
+390 MGM , NBC and Liberty executives were not immediately available for comment . A Microsoft spokesman was not immediately available to comment . 0
+391 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > rose 17.33 points , or 1.07 percent , to 1,640.13 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > gained 5.51 points , or 0.56 percent , to 981.73 . 0
+392 Southwest said its traffic was up 4.6 percent in the quarter , and it ended the quarter with $ 2.2 billion in cash . Southwest said its traffic was up 4.6 percent in the quarter on a capacity increase of 4.2 percent . 0
+393 Some of the computers also are used to send spam e-mail messages to drum up traffic to the sites . Some are also used to send spam e-mail messages to boost traffic to the sites . 1
+394 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S & P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79 . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > fell 44 points , or 0.46 percent , to 9,568 . 0
+395 The hearing is to determine whether there is enough evidence to order Akbar to a general court-martial proceeding . The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled . 1
+396 The settling companies would also assign their possible claims against the underwriters to the investor plaintiffs , he added . Under the agreement , the settling companies will also assign their potential claims against the underwriters to the investors , he added . 1
+397 Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle , D-S.D. , is leading the opposition . I think it will pass , Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle , D-S.D. , said in Washington . 0
+398 It was the best advance since Oct. 1 , when the index gained 22.25 . Standard & Poor 's 500 index rose 15.66 to 1,046.79 , its best advance since Oct. 1 , when it gained 22.25 . 0
+399 Friday , Stanford ( 47-15 ) blanked the Gamecocks 8-0 . Stanford ( 46-15 ) has a team full of such players this season . 0
+400 The initial report was made to Modesto Police December 28 . It stems from a Modesto police report . 0
+401 Today in the US , the book - kept under wraps by its publishers , G. P. Putnam 's Sons , since its inception - will appear in bookstores . Tomorrow the book , kept under wraps by G. P. Putnam 's Sons since its inception , will appear in bookstores . 1
+402 The men were remanded in custody and are due to appear again before court on July 8 . They were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on July 8 . 1
+403 Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night . 1
+404 Not counting energy prices , wholesale prices were down 0.9 percent . Energy prices dropped by 8.6 percent , the biggest decline since July 1986 . 0
+405 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > added 12.64 points , or 1.28 percent , to 997.48 . The Standard & Poor 's Oil and Gas Exploration Index < .GSPOILP > was up 3.6 percent . 0
+406 The charges allege that he was part of the conspiracy to kill and kidnap persons in a foreign country . The government now charges that Sattar conspired with Rahman to kill and kidnap individuals in foreign countries . 1
+407 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its antidiscrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . 1
+408 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points , or 1.98 percent , to 1,015.69 . The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent , while the Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent . 0
+409 In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 40.12 , or 0.5 percent , at 8,571.69 , having fallen 51 points Monday . In New York , the Dow Jones industrial average a gauge of 30 blue chip stocks was up 3.29 points or 0.04 per cent to 8,585.97 . 0
+410 Columbia broke up over Texas upon re-entry on Feb. 1 . Columbia broke apart in the skies above Texas on Feb. 1 . 1
+411 Gyorgy Heizler , head of the local disaster unit , said the coach had been carrying 38 passengers . The head of the local disaster unit , Gyorgy Heizler , said the coach driver had failed to heed red stop lights . 0
+412 Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . Bryant has said that hike had a greater effect on demand than officials expected . 1
+413 Shortly after the opening bell , the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 11.13 to 9,228.48 , while the S & P 500 index gained 1.74 to 982.33 . After a weak start , the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day up 26.26 to 9,217.35 , while the S & P 500 index rose 3 to 980.59 . 0
+414 Oran Smith , president of the Palmetto Family Council , said the assassination marked the end of America 's innocence . Oran Smith , president of the Palmetto Family Council , said the assassination marked the end of America ’ s innocence , giving way to the if-it-feels-good-do-it 1960s and ’ 70s . 0
+415 Police said the suspected Marriott suicide bomber was Asmar Latin Sani , 28 , from the island of Sumatra . A sibling also identified Sani , 28 , who was from the island of Sumatra , police said . 0
+416 The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . 1
+417 Of 24 million phoned-in votes , 50.28 percent were for Studdard , putting him 130,000 votes ahead of Aiken . Of the 24 million phone votes cast , Studdard was only 130,000 votes ahead of Aiken . 0
+418 No company employee has received an individual target letter at this time . "She said no company official had received "" an individual target letter at this time . """ 1
+419 They were being held Sunday in the Camden County Jail on $ 100,000 bail . They remained in Camden County Jail on Sunday on $ 100,000 bail . 1
+420 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points , or 0 percent , at 971.52 . Standard & Poor 's 500 stock index futures for June were down 2.60 points at 965.70 , while Nasdaq futures were down 7.50 points at 1,183.50 . 0
+421 """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told business leaders ." """ APEC leaders are painfully aware that security and prosperity are inseparable , "" Thaksin said ." 1
+422 A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that Congress can force the nation 's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters . The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters , rejecting librarians ' complaints that the law amounts to censorship . 0
+423 However , a recent slide in prices and OPEC 's expectations of a surge in oil inventories have compounded its fears about a further softening of the market . A 14 percent slide in crude prices this month and expectations of a build up in oil inventories compounded OPEC 's fears of a further softening of the market . 1
+424 """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" said National Chief Executive Brian Halla ." """ This deal makes sense for both companies , "" Halla said in a prepared statement ." 1
+425 Looking to buy the latest Harry Potter ? Harry Potter 's latest wizard trick ? 0
+426 On Tuesday , the Nikkei Average dropped 107.08 points , or 1.3 percent , to close at 8,120.24 . The Nikkei Average closed up 42.56 points , or half a percent , at 8,227.32 . 0
+427 Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers , ending that Depression-era program . Last year , Congress passed similar , though less expensive , buyout legislation for peanut farmers to end that program that also dated from the Depression years . 1
+428 Metro , bus and local rail services in France 's four largest towns -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , Europe 1 radio reported . Subway , bus and suburban rail services in France 's four largest cities -- Paris , Lyon , Lille and Marseille -- were severely disrupted , transport authorities said . 1
+429 """ More than 70,000 men and women from bases in Southern California were deployed in Iraq ." In all , more than 70,000 troops based in Southern California were deployed to Iraq . 1
+430 "University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , "" Our fundamental values haven 't changed ." """ Our fundamental values haven 't changed , "" Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor ." 1
+431 The Nasdaq composite index added 30.46 points , or 2 percent , to 1,520.15 . The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27 , or 1.2 percent , closing at 1,520.15 after gaining 30.46 yesterday . 0
+432 The confusion capped a tumultuous week for the list , which is intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketing calls . The free service was originally intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketer calls . 0
+433 "The opposition would resort to rolling mass action "" at strategic times of our choice and without warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." """ From now onwards we will embark on rolling mass action at strategic times of our choice and without any warning to the dictatorship , "" he said ." 1
+434 Shares of Coke were down 49 cents , or 1.1 percent , at $ 43.52 in early trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange . In late morning trading , Coke shares were down 2 cents at $ 43.99 on the New York Stock Exchange . 1
+435 "From Broadway comedies like "" The Seven Year Itch "" ( 1952 ) , "" Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? """ Playwright George Axelrod , who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? 0
+436 Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc. and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations . Wal- Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations . 1
+437 The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > added 28 points , or 0.27 percent , at 10,557 , hitting its highest level in 21 months . The Dow Jones industrial average < .DJI > rose 49 points , or 0.47 percent , to 10,578 . 0
+438 Now , with the agency 's last three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia disaster , that wait could be even longer . With the remaining three shuttles grounded in the wake of the Columbia accident , the rookies will have to wait even longer . 1
+439 The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 . 0
+440 Terri Schiavo , 39 , underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years , said her father , Bob Schindler . The tube was removed Wednesday from Terri Schiavo , 39 , at the Tampa Bay-area hospice where she has lived for several years . 1
+441 Cortisol levels in the saliva of day care children were highest and rose most steeply in those judged by day care center personnel to be the shyest . Cortisol levels in the saliva of day-care children were highest and rose most steeply in those whom day-care centre staffed judged to be the shyest . 1
+442 He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse . 1
+443 John Jacoby , the fire department 's battalion chief , arrived . Fire Chief John Jacoby arrived , joining Moriarty at the top of the embankment . 0
+444 "United issued a statement saying it will "" work professionally and cooperatively with all its unions . """ "Senior vice president Sara Fields said the airline "" will work professionally and cooperatively with all our unions . """ 1
+445 Pataki said if power was restored , state workers would be back on the job Friday morning . Both Bloomberg and Pataki said were confident electricity would be restored by the morning . 0
+446 Her father , Florin Cioaba , the king of Transylvania 's Gypsies , had her brought back and she was married against her will . Her father , Roma King Florin Cioaba , had her brought back and she was promptly married against her will . 1
+447 Peterson , a former fertilizer salesman , is charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and the baby boy she was carrying . Peterson , 31 , is now charged with murder in the deaths of his 27-year-old wife and their unborn son . 1
+448 The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself . 1
+449 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > was 0.46 points lower , or 0.05 percent , at 997.02 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points , or 0.45 percent , at 1,653.44 . 0
+450 """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal is going to win , "" McConnell said ." """ I think it 's going to be a close vote , but I think the grant proposal 's going to win , "" said Sen. Mitch McConnell , assistant majority leader ." 1
+451 Florida Sen. Bob Graham was not identifiable by 61 percent of those polled . Kerry was viewed favorably by 66 percent of those polled ; Dean at 57 percent . 0
+452 """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the Fed said in a statement accompanying the unanimous decision ." """ The risk of inflation becoming undesirably low remains the predominant concern for the foreseeable future , "" the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said ." 1
+453 But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients . The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries rose by 3 % . 1
+454 """ Sanitation is poor ... there could be typhoid and cholera , "" he said ." """ Sanitation is poor , drinking water is generally left behind . . . there could be typhoid and cholera . """ 0
+455 Most economists had expected a more dire report , with many anticipating the fifth month of job losses in six months . Most economists had been expecting a far more dire report , with many expecting to see the fifth month of job losses in six months in September . 1
+456 The interest rate sensitive two year Schatz yield was down 5.8 basis points at 1.99 percent . The Swedish central bank cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 3.0 percent . 0
+457 """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats – international terrorism – this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , "" Mr. Graham said ." """ Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , "" Graham said , "" this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . """ 1
+458 Rusch has also allowed five or more earned runs in each of his last three starts . Redman has allowed two earned runs or less in six of his nine starts . 0
+459 Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a fiasco at a Taipei hospital in late April caused the number of infections to skyrocket . Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a severe outbreak at a Taipei hospital in late April . 1
+460 The first products are likely to be dongles costing between US $ 100 and US $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . The first products will likely be dongles costing $ 100 to $ 150 that will establish connections between consumer electronics devices and PCs . 1
+461 Our prognosis for a continued and steady recovery is being realized , and the outlook remains bright , bureau CEO Greg Stuart says . Our prognosis for a continued and steady recovery is being realized and the outlook remains bright , said Greg Stuart , president and CEO of the IAB . 1
+462 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points , or 0.44 percent , to 980.52 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.33 points , or 1.07 percent , to 1,640.13 . 0
+463 The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results . The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July . 1
+464 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 14.35 points , or 0.89 percent , at 1,617.91 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gained 13.68 points , or 1.42 percent , at 977.27 . 0
+465 "Mr Annan also warned the US should not use the war on terror as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished freedoms "" ." "Annan warned that the dangers of extremism after September 11 should not be used as an excuse to suppress "" long-cherished "" freedoms ." 1
+466 Worldwide , 7,183 SARS cases and 514 deaths have been reported in 30 countries . Taiwan reported 22 new cases , for a total of 360 with 13 deaths . 0
+467 "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said , the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than for those obtained in the United States ." "By skirting the FDA 's oversight , Eagan said the quality of the imported drugs is "" less predictable "" than U.S. drugs ." 1
+468 King , brand-name writer , master of the horror story and e-book pioneer , is receiving this year 's medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters . Stephen King , master of the horror story and e-book pioneer , is receiving this year 's medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters from the National Book Foundation . 1
+469 The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase . 0
+470 The injured passenger at John Peter Smith Hospital died later Friday morning , Jones said . The injured passenger at John Peter Smith died later in the morning ; his name has not been released , Jones said . 0
+471 The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden , according to the study . The study also found that skin cancer nearly tripled in Norway and Sweden since the 1950s . 1
+472 """ Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . """ """ Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . """ 1
+473 HP 's shipments increased 48 percent year-over-year , compared to an increase of 31 percent for Dell . HPs shipments increased 48 per cent year-on-year , compared to an increase of 31 per cent for Dell . 1
+474 The magazine glorifies the soldiers but not necessarily the Bush administration , which put them in Iraq . The magazine glorifies soldiers but not the Bush administration for putting them in Iraq , calling troops the bright sharp instrument of a blunt policy . 0
+475 """ They 've been in the stores for over six weeks , "" says Carney ." "The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks , "" Carney added ." 1
+476 The new bill would have Medicare cover 95 percent of drug costs over $ 5,100 . Above that , seniors would be responsible for 100 percent of drug costs until the out-of-pocket total reaches $ 3,600 . 0
+477 I never punished a victim , ' ' said Brigadier General Taco Gilbert , the school 's former number two officer . I never blamed a victim , I never punished a victim , ' ' said Brig. Gen. Taco Gilbert , the school 's former No. 2 officer . 0
+478 The security official 's backup couldn 't fill in because he was on active military duty , Strutt said . The security official 's backup was on active duty , and the lottery association didn 't have a replacement in New Jersey , Strutt said . 0
+479 """ This decision is clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement ." "The decision is "" clearly incorrect , "" FTC Chairman Tim Muris said ." 1
+480 """ Close co-operation between our law enforcement agencies , close co-operation between our intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism . """ Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said . 1
+481 """ The court and the public need to know much more of the details of the defendant 's seemingly massive fraud , "" the judge said ." """ The court and the public need to know more of the defendants ' seemingly massive fraud , "" he said ." 1
+482 McCabe said he was considered a witness , not a suspect . """ He is not considered a suspect , "" McCabe said ." 0
+483 Officials are also meeting with the International Organization for Epizootics ( OIE ) , which establishes animal-health standards for the world . Canadian officials were also expected to meet yesterday with the International Organization for Epizootics ( OIE ) , which establishes animal-health standards for the world . 1
+484 He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem . The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public , Rosa said . 0
+485 The April decline was the biggest since October , 2001 . Energy prices dropped by 8.6 percent , the biggest decline since July 1986 . 0
+486 Shares of Littleton , Colorado-based EchoStar rose $ 1.63 , or 5.3 percent , to $ 32.26 at 10 : 55 a.m. On Monday , EchoStar ( DISH : news , chart , profile ) shares shrank $ 1.40 , or 4.4 percent , to $ 30.63 . 0
+487 Gamarekian told The News she remembers only the woman 's first name - and refused to reveal it . She told the New York Daily News she remembers only the intern 's first name , which she refused to reveal . 1
+488 Zulifquar Ali , a worshipper slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the assailants first targeted the mosque 's security guards . Witness Zulfiqar Ali , who was slightly wounded by shrapnel , said the attackers had focused on the mosque 's guards . 1
+489 Volume was moderate at 827.68 million shares , up from 798.95 million at the same point Tuesday . Volume came to 439.66 million shares , below 450.39 million at the same point Wednesday . 0
+490 Lay had contended that turning over the documents would violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1
+491 The two Democrats on the five-member FCC panel held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell . The two Democrats on the five-member FCC held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell and the panel 's two other Republicans . 0
+492 Hester said Sanmina was the best fit among several purchase offers the company received from electronics manufacturers and computer makers . Hester said Sanmina 's offer was the best among several Newisys received from electronics manufacturers and computer makers . 1
+493 Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing . Under NASD regulations , Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel . 0
+494 The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopalian conservatives , said it will seek authorization to create a separate group . The American Anglican Council , which represents Episcopalian conservatives , said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week 's actions . 0
+495 "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight "" saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 ." "Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to "" overweight "" from "" equal-weight , "" saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 ." 1
+496 The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.60 points , or 0.46 percent , at 1,653.62 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > shed 2.38 points , or 0.24 percent , at 995.10 . 0
+497 For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs accounted for much of the inflation , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost increase . For the second year in a row , rises in hospital costs dominated the increase , accounting for 51 percent of the overall cost spiral . 1
+498 "Waksal , in a letter to the court , said : "" I tore my family apart ." In seeking leniency , Waksal apologized to the court , his employees and his family . 0
+499 The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index rose 3.42 points , or 0.34 percent , to 1,007.84 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 1.55 points , or 0.09 percent , at 1,744.91 . 0
+500 The Lord Chancellor was guardian of the Great Seal , used to stamp all official documents from the sovereign . Falconer will hold on , for now , to the Lord Chancellor 's Great Seal , used to sign off instructions from the sovereign . 0
+501 The AFL-CIO is waiting until October to decide if it will endorse a candidate . The AFL-CIO announced Wednesday that it will decide in October whether to endorse a candidate before the primaries . 1
+502 Moroccan police have arrested 33 suspects , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a government official said . In a series of raids , Moroccan police arrested 33 suspects Saturday , including some linked to the radical Djihad Salafist group , a senior government official said . 1
+503 Evidence suggests two of the victims were taken by surprise , while the other two might have tried to flee or to defend themselves or the others , police said . Evidence suggests two victims were taken by surprise , while the others may have tried to flee or perhaps defend themselves or their friends , police said . 1
+504 Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company . 1
+505 The S & P / TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points . On the week , the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points , while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points . 0
+506 Ninety-five percent of international cargo to the United States is carried by ship . Ships carry 95 percent of international cargo to the United States . 1
+507 The player 's eyes were bloodshot and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 - well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said . He failed a field sobriety test and a blood-alcohol test produced a reading of 0.18 – well above Tennessee 's level of presumed intoxication of 0.10 , the report said . 1
+508 The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91 , ending at its highest level for 12 months . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 . 0
+509 Donations stemming from the Sept . 11 attacks helped push up contributions to human service organizations and large branches of the United Way by 15 percent and 28.6 percent , respectively . Donations stemming from the Sept . 11 attacks helped push up contributions to human service organizations by 15 percent and to large branches of the United Way by 28.6 percent . 1
+510 Tom Hamilton said his daughter was conscious and alert and in stable condition after the attack Friday morning . Bethany , who remained in stable condition after the attack Friday morning , talked of the attack Saturday . 0
+511 He planned to stay all day until the river crested , which was forecast for late last night . He and the other lawyers planned to stay until the river starts receding . 0
+512 The biggest cut ordered was for Hanover Lloyds Insurance Co . -- 31 percent . The department ordered Hanover Insurance to cut its rates by 31 percent . 0
+513 "He said : "" For the first time there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all . """ """ For the first time , there is an easy and affordable way of making this treasure trove of BBC content available to all , "" Dyke said ." 1
+514 From the start , however , the United States ' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government . But the United States ' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government . 1
+515 Customers that pay the $ 1,219 entrance fee get SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses . Retail pricing for SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses is $ 1,219 . 1
+516 MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http : / / messenger.msn.com / download / v6preview.asp. The MSN Messenger 6 software will be available from 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday , according to Microsoft . 1
+517 The most serious breach of royal security in recent years occurred in 1982 when 30-year-old Michael Fagan broke into the queen 's bedroom at Buckingham Palace . It was the most serious breach of royal security since 1982 when an intruder , Michael Fagan , found his way into the Queen 's bedroom at Buckingham Palace . 1
+518 I 'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier , James said . I 'm really excited about going to Cleveland , James told ESPN.com. 1
+519 The others were ABN AMRO AAH.AS , ING ING.AS , Goldman Sachs GS.N and Rabobank [ RABN.UL ] . The five main banks are ABN AMRO AAH.AS , ING ING.AS , J.P. Morgan JPM.N , Goldman Sachs GS.N and Rabobank [ RABN.UL ] . 1
+520 They were at Raffles Hospital over the weekend for further evaluation . They underwent more tests over the weekend , and are now warded at Raffles Hospital . 1
+521 Rich media doubled its share , increasing from 3 % in Q2 2002 to 6 % in Q2 2003 . Rich Media interactive ad formats doubled their share from 3 % in second quarter of 2002 , to 6 % in the second quarter of 2003 . 1
+522 Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend . Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike . 1
+523 "Don Asper called the attack "" bothersome , "" before he and his wife contacted the firm 's Web site provider to replace the vandalized page ." "In a telephone interview , Don Asper called the attack "" bothersome , "" before he and his wife contacted the firm 's web site provider to have the vandalised page replaced ." 1
+524 York had no problem with MTA 's insisting the decision to shift funds had been within its legal rights . York had no problem with MTA 's saying the decision to shift funds was within its powers . 1
+525 If the magazine lost more than $ 4.2 million in a fiscal year , O 'Donnell would be allowed to quit . If Rosie lost more than $ 4.2 million in a fiscal year , O 'Donnell - by contract - would have been permitted to quit . 1
+526 The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance , they say . They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance . 1
+527 "During her two days of meetings , Rocca will not meet the rebels since they are banned by the United States as a "" terrorist organisation "" ." "During her two-day visit , Rocca will not meet the rebels since the United States has banned them as a "" terrorist organisation "" ." 1
+528 By the time the two-term president left office in 1989 , the Navy had nearly 600 ships--about twice the ships it has today . By the time that Reagan left office in 1989 , the Navy had nearly 600 ships - about twice the number that it has today . 1
+529 We are piloting it there to see whether we roll it out to other products . Macromedia is piloting this product activation system in Contribute to test whether to roll it out to other products . 1
+530 This issue is unlikely to be resolved until lawmakers return from their summer recess in early September . The issue is unlikely to be resolved until Congress reconvenes in early September . 1
+531 We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration , Mr. Reed said in his letter . We will clearly modify some features of our plans as well as their administration , Reed said in a letter to the NYSE 's 1,366 members . 1
+532 Judge Gerald W. Heaney , in dissent , said the authorities should have allowed the prisoner to be medicated without the consequence of execution . In dissent , Judge Gerald W. Heaney said the authorities should have allowed Mr. Singleton to be medicated without the consequence of execution . 1
+533 That was 4 cents higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call . The per-share earnings were also 4 cents per share higher than the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call . 1
+534 In a statement , Microsoft said the dividend is payable Nov. 7 to shareholders of record on Oct. 17 . The dividend , the company 's second this calendar year , is payable on Nov. 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business Oct. 17 . 1
+535 She asked to be excused from last week 's Cabinet session to prepare for a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda . She took the highly unusual step of skipping cabinet to attend a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda . 1
+536 The jury asked for transcripts of Quattrone 's testimony about his role in the IPO allocation process . The jury asked to have Mr. Quattrone 's testimony about his role in the allocation of stock offerings read to them . 1
+537 A neighbor said a duffel bag containing a woman 's body was dug up , and the other body was encased in concrete . A neighbor said a woman 's body was dug up in a duffel bag , and the other was encased in concrete . 1
+538 Southwest said it completed inspections of its entire fleet of 385 aircraft -- all 737s -- and found no additional items . Southwest said it had already inspected its fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional suspicious items . 1
+539 The Domino application server is going to be around for at least the next decade . The Domino application server will be around for the next decade , he said . 1
+540 Sequent representatives could not immediately be reached for comment on the SCO announcement . A spokesman for SCO could not be reached for comment this afternoon . 1
+541 CCAG supported Bill Curry , Rowland 's opponent in the 2002 gubernatorial election . Mr. Swan 's group supported the governor 's Democratic opponent , Bill Curry , in the 2002 election . 1
+542 The study is being published today in the journal Science . Their findings were published today in Science . 1
+543 The panel told the U.S. to correct its flawed determination , said Pierre Pettigrew , Canada 's trade minister , in a statement . The panel told the U.S. to correct its flawed determination , Mr. Pettigrew said in a statement . 1
+544 Kay was sent to Iraq to co-ordinate efforts to find the weapons that US intelligence reported before the invasion that ousted Iraqi president Saddam Hussein had . Kay was sent to Iraq this summer to coordinate efforts to find the weapons that U.S. intelligence reported before the war that Saddam Hussein had . 1
+545 It 's a recognition that we were provided faulty information , Tom Daschle , the senate Democratic leader , told reporters . It 's a recognition that we were provided faulty information , Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota told reporters . 1
+546 Monday 's attacks Monday were among the deadliest against Americans since Sept . 11 , 2001 . They were the deadliest terrorist attacks against Americans since September 11 . 1
+547 We started our investigation of the child porn ring last year in August and soon realized that it was a big thing , Mr. Beer said . We started our investigation of the child porn ring last year in August and soon realised that it was a big thing , Mr Beer told a packed press conference . 1
+548 But planning for an expansion of Wagerup has been caught up in a heated debate about the existing project 's effect on local residents . But plans to expand Wagerup had been caught up in a heated debate about the existing pro-ject 's impact on the amenity of local residents . 1
+549 "PeopleSoft management could choose to activate an anti-takeover defense known as a "" poison pill , "" designed to thwart undesired suitors ." "PeopleSoft is equipped with an anti-takeover defence , known as a "" poison pill , "" designed to thwart undesired suitors ." 1
+550 "In connection with the incident , I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately . """ I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately , he said . 1
+551 Hotly contested legislation that would change the state 's takeover law and help a Michigan-based development company fend off a takeover cleared the state Senate on Thursday . Legislation that would change state takeover law and help Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. fend off a $ 1-billion takeover won committee approval Tuesday . 1
+552 The New York Mets then selected outfielder Lastings Milledge from Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida . The Mets took Lastings Milledge , an outfielder from Florida , with the 12th pick . 1
+553 Coca-Cola said it expected its write-down to cut a quarter of a penny per share from second-quarter earnings . The write-down will cut a quarter of a penny per share from second-quarter earnings , according to Coca-Cola . 1
+554 "The Defense Department statement said legal access for Hamdi was not required by domestic or international law and "" should not be treated as precedent . """ "The Pentagon statement said that allowing Hamdi access to a lawyer "" is not required by domestic or international law and should not be treated as a precedent . """ 1
+555 The interview came a day after a report in the British press that he had been taken into custody . The interview Thursday came a day after Britain 's Daily Mirror reported Sahhaf had been taken into custody . 1
+556 Lay had argued that handing over the documents would be a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination . Lay had refused to turn over the papers , asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination . 1
+557 Walker said he expects that the president 's budget will include a request for three percent to five percent budget increases for NASA for each of the next five years . Walker said he expects that the president ’ s budget will include a request for 3 to 5 percent budget increases for NASA for each of the next five years . 1
+558 Both have said they are willing to take the slim chance of success for the opportunity to lead separate lives . Twenty-nine-year-old Iranian sisters Ladan and Laleh Bijani are willing to accept the slim chance of success just for an opportunity to lead separate lives . 1
+559 She had been critically ill after May 7 surgery to replace a heart valve . She had been critically ill since having surgery at Baptist Hospital on May 7 to replace a heart valve . 1
+560 Braker said Wednesday that police , as part of protocol , were talking with other children Cruz had access to . "He told "" Today "" that authorities , as part of protocol , were talking with other children Cruz had had access to ." 1
+561 The state will consider the police memorial after planning a World Trade Center Memorial , said Micah Rasmussen , a spokesman for Gov. James E. McGreevey . The state will consider the police memorial after planning is completed on another memorial to all the victims , said Micah Rasmussen , a spokesman for Gov. James E. McGreevey . 1
+562 Stewart said the ring was most likely a work in progress , and that weak links such as being tied to a single server will be eliminated over time . Mr. Stewart said the ring was most likely a work in progress , and that flaws , like being tied to a single server , would be eliminated over time . 1
+563 It will also give Microsoft an opportunity to comment on remedies proposed by the Commission . Among other things , Microsoft is to comment on proposed remedies in its response . 1
+564 The State Court of Appeals did not explain the reason for keeping the lower court 's unanimous opinion from July . The State Court of Appeals did not explain its reasons for not disturbing the Appellate Division 's unanimous opinion issued in July . 1
+565 Stock futures were mixed in early Thursday trading , but trading below fair value , pointing to a lower open for the major market indexes . Stock futures were trading lower early on Thursday , below fair value , pointing to a lower open . 1
+566 SCO says the pricing terms for a license will not be announced for weeks . Details on pricing will be announced within a few weeks , McBride said . 1
+567 Further estimates show that it is the fourth most common cause of cancer in men and the eighth most common in women . Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in American men and the eighth in women . 1
+568 His Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , parking lot . His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va . 1
+569 Spitzer was among a group of federal and state regulators who negotiated a $ 1.4 billion settlement with 10 brokerage houses to settle investigations of analyst conflicts of interest . Spitzer was among a group of federal and state regulators who negotiated a $ 1.4 billion settlement with 10 brokerages over analyst conflict-of-interest allegations . 1
+570 Crohn 's disease causes inflammation of the intestine and symptoms include diarrhea , pain , weight loss and tiredness . Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea , abdominal pain , weight loss and extreme tiredness . 1
+571 The Bush administration 's hope is that by increasing the efficiency of older power plants -- especially coal -- more power can be produced more cheaply . The administration 's hope is that by increasing the efficiency of older coal-fired plants - the most affected segment - more power can be produced more cheaply . 1
+572 His chief lawyer , Mahendradatta , said Bashir was mentally prepared for a heavy sentencing demand and felt the Marriott bombing would affect the decision . A lawyer for Bashir , Mahendradatta , said earlier his client was mentally prepared for a heavy sentencing demand and had felt the Marriott bombing would affect the decision . 1
+573 This comes at a time when Alba is expanding its aluminium output by 307,000 tonnes a year and is accelerating plans for another 307,000 tonnes-a-year increase . That comes as Alba is lifting its aluminium output by 307,000 tonnes a year and accelerating plans for another 307,000 tonnes-a-year increase . 1
+574 The main psychologist , Dwight Close , referred questions to an agency spokeswoman , who said she wouldn 't comment on personnel issues . The main psychologist in the Rodriguez case , Dwight Close , referred questions to an agency spokeswoman , who didn 't immediately return a call . 1
+575 The survey also found that executives who feel that current economic conditions have improved rose to 35 per cent from 15 per cent last quarter . The survey also found that more executives feel that current economic conditions have improved , at 35 per cent compared to 15 per cent in the first quarter . 1
+576 Weyerhaeuser is the one of the worlds largest producers of softwood lumber , with the capacity to produce 7.6 billion board feet a year . Weyerhaeuser , one of the world 's largest producers of softwood , can produce about 7.6 billion board feet a year . 1
+577 If their circulatory systems are not properly separated , it could kill one or both of them , doctors have said . But if their circulatory systems are not properly separated , it could kill them , doctors say . 1
+578 Gartner 's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million last year , a 120 percent increase over 2001 's 8.9 million units . Total shipments reached 19.5 million units last year , compared with 8.9 million units in 2001 . 1
+579 Saddam 's other son , Odai , surrendered Friday , but the Americans are keeping it quiet because he 's a U.S. agent . Hussein 's other son , Uday , surrendered yesterday , but the Americans are keeping it quiet because he 's a US agent . 1
+580 The driver of the truck escaped and is now being sought by the police , Supoyo said . But police say the driver of the truck has not been found and is wanted for questioning . 1
+581 Total Information Awareness is now Terrorism Information Awareness . The new name will be Terrorism Information Awareness . 1
+582 Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 _ two months after it voluntarily closed following initial reports of the disease . Chi-Chi 's has agreed to keep the restaurant closed until Jan. 2 -- two months after it voluntarily closed when the disease was first reported . 1
+583 Four versions of Windows operating systems are targeted : Windows NT , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 . The new worm affects these Windows systems : 2000 , XP , NT 4.0 and Server 2003 . 1
+584 It calls for the agency to plan an independent safety and engineering organization . The agency has yet to fully formulate a strategy for the creation of an independent engineering technical authority . 1
+585 No official ceremony was planned to mark the anniversary in Dallas . In Dallas , no official ceremony marked the anniversary . 1
+586 Software developers use compilers to translate programming languages such as C + + into the language that can be read by a particular processor . Software developers use compilers to translate a programming language , such as C + + , into the machine language understood by the processor . 1
+587 "That second dossier , passed to journalists during Mr Blair 's trip to Washington , said it drew on "" a number of sources , including intelligence material "" ." "That second dossier , passed to journalists on Mr Blair 's trip to Washington to discuss war plans , said it drew upon "" a number of sources , including intelligence material "" ." 1
+588 Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week . Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart 's 4,750 stores . 1
+589 For the 12-month period ending June 30 , high-speed lines installed in homes and businesses increased by 45 percent . For the full year period ending June 30 , 2003 , high-speed lines increased by 45 percent . 1
+590 While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group , Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida . While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds , Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group . 1
+591 Police said yesterday they believe Mr. Cruz knew of the girl through one of her former schoolmates , though neither the girl nor her family knew him . Police said on Monday they believed Cruz knew of the fourth-grade girl through one of her former schoolmates , although neither the girl nor her family knew him . 1
+592 The Prime Minister , Junichiro Koizumi , joined the criticism . Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Mr Ota deserved to be criticised . 1
+593 There is one drug on the market for macular degeneration , Visudyne , and it is approved for the treatment of only one subtype that represents a minority of cases . There is only one drug on the market for macular degeneration , and it is approved to treat only one subtype that represents a minority of cases . 1
+594 The bureau also failed to pursue other leads , including a local imam who dealt with several key 9-11 figures . The FBI also failed to pursue other leads , including a San Diego imam who dealt with several 9 / 11 figures , it adds . 1
+595 The Herald reported on Tuesday that internet developer Bruce Simpson was building a missile from parts ordered over the internet and shipped through Customs . A home handyman is building a missile in his garage with parts bought over the internet and shipped through Customs . 1
+596 Papandreou said EU leaders would discuss the appointment of Trichet as ECB president on Thursday evening or Friday . Papandreou said EU leaders would discuss the appointment of Bank of France governor Jean-Claude Trichet as president of the European Central Bank on Thursday or Friday . 1
+597 "Vivendi pointed out that in both possible combinations , it would maintain a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation "" with excellent growth potential . """ "It also added that both proposals would allow Vivendi Uni to maintain "" a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . """ 1
+598 Zilkha and other shareholders , including Coastal founder Oscar Wyatt Jr . , had called for Wise 's firing for months . Zilkha and other shareholders , including Coastal Corp. founder and vocal El Paso critic Oscar Wyatt Jr . , had called for Wise 's termination for months . 1
+599 The last time the survey was conducted , in 1995 , those numbers matched . In 1995 , the last survey , those numbers were equal . 1
+600 Cooper , the boy 's mother , started coming to the church about three months ago after she met a parishioner at a doctor 's office , Hemphill said . The boy 's mother , Patricia Cooper , started coming to the church about three months ago after she met one of its members at a doctor 's office , Hemphill said . 1
+601 To win final United States approval , the treaty would have to be signed by President Bush and ratified by Congress . The treaty must be signed by the president and ratified by Congress to take effect . 1
+602 The deal with the Carmel-based insurer is expected to close shortly , said Macklowe spokesman Howard J. Rubenstein . Macklowe has signed a sale contract , which is expected to close shortly , said his spokesman , Howard Rubenstein . 1
+603 Intelligence officials in Washington warned lawmakers a week ago to expect a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia , it was reported today . Intelligence officials told key senators a week ago to expect a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia , Sen. Pat Roberts ( R-Kan . ) said yesterday . 1
+604 Plofsky said the commission won 't investigate because the three-year statute of limitations has expired . The panel will not begin a formal investigation because the statute of limitations has expired , Plofsky said . 1
+605 Under the Government Network Security Act of 2003 , federal agencies would have six months to develop and implement P2P security plans . If enacted , federal agencies would have six months to develop and implement these plans . 1
+606 Sales as measured by volume , a key gauge of financial health in the beverage sector , grew 5 percent in the quarter . Coke 's unit case volume , a key measure of financial health in the beverage sector , grew 5 percent in the quarter . 1
+607 "Gainer said the two staff aides are "" very sorry this all happened , "" and the security personnel had performed "" well within standards . """ The security personnel performed ``well within standards ' ' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened , ' ' Gainer said . 1
+608 He will leave Hollesley Bay open prison at Woodbridge , Suffolk , on Monday , July 21 . Lord Archer is likely to be released from Hollesley Bay open prison at Woodbridge , Suffolk , on July 21 . 1
+609 Retail industry experts predict the next five days will likely make or break Christmas 2003 for many retailers . As the holiday shopping season peaks , industry experts predict the coming week could make or break Christmas 2003 for many retailers . 1
+610 "But Peterson added , "" I don 't know anybody in the conference committee who 's fighting to keep it out completely . """ But Peterson added , I dont know anybody in the conference committee whos fighting to keep it out completely . 1
+611 Named in the complaint were former chief executive officers Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman and former CFO Barry D. Romeril . The executives fined included former Chief Executives Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman as well as former Chief Financial Officer Barry Romeril . 1
+612 Both were charged with four counts of aggravated assault and 14 counts of endangering the welfare of children . The Jacksons each were charged with four counts of aggravated assault and 14 counts of child endangerment . 1
+613 The Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone 's 2001 application to sell Erbitux , citing shoddy research . The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone 's original application in December 2001 , saying the trial had been sloppily conducted . 1
+614 He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law . In his letter , McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws . 1
+615 Beaumont said he doesn 't expect a rapturous welcome for Jackson if he goes ahead with his visit to England . Mark Beaumont , a staff writer at music magazine NME , said he doesn 't expect a rapturous welcome for Jackson if he goes ahead with his visit to England . 1
+616 "According to a news release sent by the Terry Schindler-Schiavo Foundation , Florida Speaker Johnnie Byrd will introduce "" Terri 's Bill "" during the special session Monday ." Florida 's Speaker of the House Johnnie Byrd , is expected to introduce ' ' Terri 's Bill ' ' during a one-day special session of the state legislature being held today in Tallahassee . 1
+617 Its shares jumped to $ 54.50 in pre-open trading from $ 50.90 at Wednesday 's close . Shares jumped almost 7 percent in pre-open trading , rising to $ 18.26 from $ 17.05 at Tuesday 's close . 1
+618 Authorities said the scientist properly quarantined himself at home after he developed SARS symptoms Dec. 10 . The scientist also quarantined himself at home as soon as he developed SARS symptoms , officials said . 1
+619 The ruling ``is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal to the Sixth Circuit , ' ' Taubman Centers said in a statement . "The statement concluded , "" This ruling is so wrong that we are extremely confident that it will not withstand our appeal "" to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court ." 1
+620 Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims pending family notification . Neither authorities nor Granquist would release identities of the victims pending family notification . 1
+621 The cuts are expected to save Texas consumers more than $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , Black said . The reductions are expected to save Texas consumers $ 510 million , and most policyholders will see reductions , said Robert Black , an Insurance Department spokesman . 1
+622 "In New Hampshire yesterday , Mr Bush reiterated Saddam 's regime "" possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people "" ." The regime of Saddam Hussein possessed and used weapons of mass destruction , sponsored terrorist groups and inflicted terror on its own people . 1
+623 At Tuesday 's arraignment hearing , Marsh pleaded not guilty to 122 counts of burial service fraud and 47 counts of making false statements . At the hearing he pleaded not guilty to the burial service fraud and false statements charges . 1
+624 To put it very simply , Antetonitrus is Brontosaurus 's older brother , hence the name . Antetonitrus was brontosaurus ' older brother , hence the name . 1
+625 But church members and observers say they expect that the decision could be problematic for many Episcopalians . But church members and observers say they anticipate that the decision here could pose doctrinal problems for some Episcopalians who believe the Bible prohibits homosexuality . 1
+626 Bush already is halfway to his goal of raising $ 150 million to $ 170 million for next year 's primaries . He is roughly halfway to his goal of raising between $ 150 million and $ 170 million in the primaries . 1
+627 Turning the corner does not mean we 've crossed the finish line , Gregory told reporters . But turning the corner doesn 't mean crossing the finish line , Gregory said at the bishops ' annual meeting here . 1
+628 The latest raid came as US lawmakers debate a report that accuses Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism . The latest in the kingdom 's almost weekly raids on alleged terror cells comes after a US Congress report accused Saudi Arabia of not doing enough to counter terrorism . 1
+629 The delegation leaves Chicago today , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial . They leave Chicago on Saturday , then will take another week to ready the remains for reburial . 1
+630 As planned , the services will be rolled into Yukon when it ships ( see story ) . The reporting services will also be rolled into Yukon as planned , sources said . 1
+631 Toronto Police Chief Chief Julian Fantino confirmed Friday morning that a man had been arrested in the slaying of Toronto girl Holly Jones . Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino said Friday morning that an arrest has been made in the slaying of local girl Holly Jones . 1
+632 They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years . The two invading countries later fell out , and have since backed rival factions . 1
+633 Marshall pressed the practical case that a quite similar civil-rights bill based on the 14th Amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 . Mr. Marshall pressed the practical case that quite similar rights legislation based on the 14th Amendment had been struck down by the Supreme Court in 1883 . 1
+634 But she said it will be difficult for investigators to directly tie any decline in shuttle funding to the February disaster . She cautioned that it will be difficult for investigators to tie any decline in shuttle funding directly to the February tragedy . 1
+635 The special tests were developed to measure student progress in meeting the state 's standards for the content taught in each grade . The tests measure how well students are meeting the state 's standards for learning the content taught in each grade . 1
+636 At least 1,750 people were ordered to evacuate their homes shortly before 9 a.m. as a precaution , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator . At least 1,752 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in the north part of Marquette about 8 : 45 a.m. EDT , said Steve Powers , Marquette County administrator . 1
+637 It is essential that proceedings against accused terrorists both be fair and appear fair to outside observers , he said . It is essential that the proceedings against accused terrorists be fair -- and appear to be so to outside observers , Sonnett said . 1
+638 Some 95 million Americans -- half of all households -- invest in mutual funds . About half of all U.S. households have money in mutual funds . 1
+639 The technology is available for download on the Microsoft Developer Network ( MSDN ) site . WSE version 2 is available from Microsoft 's developer Web site . 1
+640 Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain . Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person 's spinal cord and around the brain . 1
+641 It is for that reason that legal scholars said the Denver ruling is at least plausible . It is for that reason that legal scholars said Judge Nottingham 's decision was at least plausible . 1
+642 But he said labor would see whether other senators can increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent . Democrats now hope to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and to create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent . 1
+643 Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro hailed the appellate court ruling . Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro was pleased by the ruling , spokesman Mark Gribben said . 1
+644 "In an appearance before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday , Mr. Blair suggested that only "" evidence of weapons programs "" rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered ." "On Tuesday , Blair suggested that only "" evidence of weapons programs "" rather than the weapons themselves would be uncovered ." 1
+645 The banks neither admit nor deny the SEC charges under the settlements . The banks neither admitted nor denied the charges as part of the agreement . 1
+646 "On the other hand , if this will help further establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . """ "If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve 's innocence , we welcome it . """ 1
+647 The April 19 , 1995 , bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building came on the second anniversary of the fiery end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas . The April 19 , 1995 , bombing came on the second anniversary of the end of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco , Texas . 1
+648 "Investment bank Merrill Lynch raised its investment rating on the business software maker Oracle to "" buy "" from "" neutral "" with a 12-month price target of $ 15 ." "Merrill Lynch upgraded the business software maker to "" buy "" from "" neutral "" with a 12-month price target of $ 15 ." 1
+649 "The report confirmed the ACLU 's view that the civil liberties and rights of immigrants "" were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 , "" said Romero ." "The inspector general 's findings confirm our long-held view that civil liberties and the rights of immigrants were trampled in the aftermath of 9 / 11 . """ 1
+650 The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year , up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002 . There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003 , up from 2.5 million in 2002 , Gartner said . 1
+651 United is working closely with the Air Transportation Stabilization Board to replace the aspects of its loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December . United is working closely with the ATSB to replace those aspects of the company 's original loan guarantee bid that were rejected as inadequate in December . 1
+652 The moves came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board finished investigating . The promises of lawsuits came within four days of the crash and before the National Transportation Safety Board had finished the investigation . 1
+653 The Standard & Poor 's 500 index advanced 6.48 , or 0.7 per cent , to 990.51 . The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points , or 0.66 percent , to 990.51 . 1
+654 They also found shortness was associated with a family history of hearing loss . Shortness was found twice as often in those with hearing loss . 1
+655 On Friday , the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun . Yesterday , the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun . 1
+656 The appeals court judges were in sharp disagreement over what should be done when they ruled in February . The appellate judges were in sharp disagreement when they ruled in February . 1
+657 Another is investor disenchantment with US investments , leading them to pull out of US assets - selling dollars as they do so and driving the dollar exchange rate down . Another is investor disenchantment with U.S. investments , leading them to pull out of U.S. assets--selling dollars as they do so , and driving its exchange rate down . 1
+658 Hundreds of soldiers took part in the early morning raid , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes in Gaza . Hundreds of soldiers were involved , an apparent signal to Hamas that Israel would not limit itself to air strikes in Gaza . 1
+659 Last year , he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor . He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor , but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez . 1
+660 Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular Internet Explorer toolbar , adding bells and whistles for surfers . Search technology powerhouse Google has released a new beta of its popular toolbar for Internet Explorer , adding a pop-up blocker , a controversial Blogger feature , and form-filling functionality . 1
+661 Blair 's government included the charge that Saddam sought uranium from Niger in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for military action . Britain included the accusation in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for war in Iraq . 1
+662 Delta personnel at Atlanta 's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport scrambled all day to find alternate flights including seats on other airlines for passengers . Delta personnel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were scrambling all day to find alternate flights -- even on other airlines , when necessary -- to move the inconvenienced passengers . 1
+663 Three undocumented immigrants were found dead inside a railroad hopper car Tuesday , two days after fellow immigrants escaped the sweltering car and left behind their weakened companions . The remains of three illegal immigrants were found Tuesday in a sweltering railroad car after fellow immigrants escaped and left their weakened companions behind . 1
+664 A company spokeswoman declined to say how much Qwest receives in annual revenue from government contracts . A Qwest spokeswoman , Kate Varden , declined to say how much in sales the company received from the United States government . 1
+665 For the week ended June 15 , a total of 28.2 million DVDs were rented in the United States , compared with 27.3 million VHS cassettes . The Video Software Dealers Association said 28.2 million DVDs were rented out last week , compared to 27.3 million VHS cassettes . 1
+666 "Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had "" delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms "" ." We believe KBR delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value , the best price and the best terms , Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said . 1
+667 " As a professional , he added , "" I think I 'd like to be thought of as a good storyteller ." As a professional , I 'd like to be thought of as a storyteller . 1
+668 Federal prosecutors , the Securities and Exchange Commission , and the mortgage company 's regulator launched investigations into Freddie Mac 's shake-up . The Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney have opened investigations into Freddie Mac over its accounting practices . 1
+669 Yet another big fight has been over a White House proposal to privatize air-traffic control at major airports . Yet another fight has been waged over a White House proposal to privatize air traffic control at major airports , such as those in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia . 1
+670 If you pass this bill , Big Brother will be watching you , said Rep. John Mabry , D-Waco . " If you pass this bill , Rep. John Mabry Jr . , D-Waco , told colleagues , "" Big Brother will be watching you . """ 1
+671 Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry . Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus , Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today 's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry . 1
+672 Jack Ferry , company spokesman , said a search is ongoing but would not comment on the status . Company spokesman Jack Ferry said a search is ongoing but declined comment on its status . 1
+673 After a seven-day trial last year , Thompson found the monument to be an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state . Last year , Thompson ruled that the monument was an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by the state . 1
+674 The victims were not identified , although authorities said at least one of the bodies had been there about a year . The two victims buried in the yard were not identified , though authorities said at least one has been there about a year . 1
+675 "Ahold Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his "" sincere apologies "" for the scandal ." "Board Chairman Henny de Ruiter offered shareholders at the meeting his "" sincere apologies "" for events at Foodservice and elsewhere in the embattled group ." 1
+676 Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc.JCP.N and Walgreen Co.WAG.N kick things off early in the week . Retailers J.C. Penney Co . Inc . JCP.N and Walgreen Co . WAG.N kick things off on Monday . 1
+677 Defense lawyers had objected in pretrial hearings to the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify Muhammad . Defense lawyers had objected in earlier hearings to showing the videotape and the photo , saying they were too unclear to identify the person in them . 1
+678 "The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission , which described the move as "" legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful "" ." "The European Commission , the EU 's powerful executive body , described the move as "" legally unwarranted , economically unfounded and politically unhelpful . """ 1
+679 The petition alleges that Huletts unfair sales have damaged the U.S. industry , sending market prices below sustainable levels . Those unfair sales have damaged the US industry by eroding market prices below sustainable levels , says Alcoa . 1
+680 Australia , Chile , Colombia , El Salvador , Honduras , Mexico , New Zealand , Peru and Uruguay will also support the challenge . Nine other countries , including Australia , Chile , Colombia , El Salvador and Mexico , are supporting the case . 1
+681 Gateway will release new Profile 4 systems with the new Intel technology on Wednesday . Gateway 's all-in-one PC , the Profile 4 , also now features the new Intel technology . 1
+682 "The government and private technology experts warned Wednesday that hackers plan to attack thousands of Web sites on Sunday in a loosely coordinated "" contest "" that could disrupt Internet traffic ." "THE US government and private technology experts have warned that hackers plan to attack thousands of websites on Sunday in a loosely co-ordinated "" contest "" that could disrupt Internet traffic ." 1
+683 Mrs. Clinton said she was incredulous that he would endanger their marriage and family . She hadn 't believed he would jeopardize their marriage and family . 1
+684 Tony winners will be announced June 8 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York . Winners will be announced in a June 8 ceremony broadcast on CBS from Radio City Music Hall . 1
+685 "Revenues for "" The Hulk "" came in well below those of last month 's Marvel Comics adaptation , "" X2 : X-Men United , "" which grossed $ 85.6 million in its opening weekend ." The Hulk trailed last month 's Marvel Comics adaptation , X2 : X-Men United , which grossed $ 85.6-million in its opening weekend . 1
+686 Tony-award winning dancer and actor Gregory Hines died of cancer Saturday in Los Angeles . Hines died yesterday in Los Angeles of cancer , publicist Allen Eichorn said . 1
+687 And his justification for the bombing was that while it caused short-term material damage , it was for the long-term moral good of Bali . And he justified bombing Bali by saying that while it had caused material devastation , it was for the island 's long-term moral good . 1
+688 It indicates , Robert said , “ that terrorists really don ’ t care who they attack . It also indicates the terrorists really don 't care who they attack . 1
+689 The Supreme Court long ago held that students could not be compelled to join in the pledge . The U.S. Supreme Court has previously ruled that students are not compelled to say the Pledge of Allegiance . 1
+690 Cadbury Schweppes plc plans to cut 5500 jobs and shut factories after a 4.9 billion ( $ A11.9 billion ) acquisition spree over the past three years inflated costs . Cadbury Schweppes has unveiled plans to slash 5,500 jobs and 20 percent of its factories over four years to cut costs brought about by an acquisition spree . 1
+691 These foods have an almost identical effect on lowering cholesterol as the original cholesterol-lowering drugs . We have now proven that these foods have an almost identical effect on lowering cholesterol as the original cholesterol-reducing drugs . 1
+692 "State Supreme Court Justice Ira Gammerman said in court this morning , "" It was an ill-conceived lawsuit . """ "New York Supreme Court Justice Ira Gammerman said in his statement that the lawsuit was "" ill-conceived . """ 1
+693 The former president also gave numerous speeches in 2002 without compensation , said his spokesman Jim Kennedy . His spokesman Jim Kennedy said the former president also gave more than 70 speeches in 2002 without compensation . 1
+694 Mayor Joe T. Parker said late Thursday that the three workers were two men and a woman who were inside the building when the first blast occurred . The missing workers , two men and a woman , were inside the building when the first blast occurred , Mayor Joe T. Parker said . 1
+695 Magner , who is 54 and known as Marge , has been the consumer group 's chief operating officer since April 2002 , and sits on Citigroup 's management committee . She has been the consumer unit 's chief operating officer since April 2002 , and sits on Citigroup 's management committee . 1
+696 Closed sessions are routinely held at the United Nations tribunal that deals with Balkan war crimes , but usually to protect witnesses 's safety . Closed sessions are routinely held at the U.N. tribunal that deals with Balkan war crimes , but they are usually closed to protect witnesses who fear for their safety . 1
+697 "Although it 's unclear whether Sobig was to blame , The New York Times also asked employees at its headquarters yesterday to shut down their computers because of "" system difficulties . """ "The New York Times asked employees at its headquarters to shut down their computers yesterday because of "" computing system difficulties . """ 1
+698 The incubation period in cattle is four to five years , said Stephen Sundlof of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration . The incubation period in cattle is four to five years , said Dr. Stephen Sundlof of the Food and Drug Administration ( news - web sites ) . 1
+699 "We feel so strongly about this issue that we are suspending sales and distribution of SCOLinux until these issues are resolved , "" Sontag said ." "We feel so strongly about this issue that we are suspending sales and distribution of SCO Linux until these issues are resolved . """ 1
+700 Aiken 's study appears in the Sept . 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association . The findings appear in Wednesday 's Journal of the American Medical Association . 1
+701 Slightly more than half of the profit shortfall results from a sales slump , with weakness spread across the company 's various geographic and end markets . Slightly more than half of the earnings miss was due to a sales slump , with weakness was spread across the company 's various geographic and end markets . 1
+702 Iran has yet to sign an additional protocol to the NPT treaty which would allow U.N. inspections at short notice . Iran has yet to sign an additional protocol to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty , which it signed in 1970 , that would allow IAEA inspections at short notice . 1
+703 "They came despite what BA called a "" difficult quarter "" , which it said included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow ." BA said the second quarter , which included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow , had been difficult . 1
+704 In addition , the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ' ' fewer than 10 ' ' investigations involving visits to mosques . "In addition , "" fewer than 10 "" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to Islamic mosques , the Justice Department said ." 1
+705 Those conversations had not taken place as of Tuesday night , according to an Oracle spokeswoman . Those talks have not taken place , according to an Oracle spokeswoman . 1
+706 Other features include FileVault , which secures the contents of a home directory with 128-bit AES encryption on the fly . A new feature dubbed FileVault , also new in Panther , secures the contents of a user 's home directory with 128-bit AES encryption . 1
+707 An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel . According to an arrest warrant , Bryant , 24 , attacked a woman on June 30 . 1
+708 Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment from beneath the concrete slab Thursday , but it turned out to be an animal bone , authorities said . Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment Thursday night , but authorities said it was from an animal . 1
+709 After Saddam 's regime crumbled in early April , it had to wait for legal hurdles to be crossed before sales could resume . After Saddam 's regime crumbled in early April , legal hurdles had to be cleared before sales could resume . 1
+710 The number of extremely obese adults -- those who are at least 100 pounds overweight -- has quadrupled since the 1980s to about 4 million . The number of Americans considered extremely obese , or at least 100 pounds overweight , has quadrupled since the 1980s to a startling 4 million , the research shows . 1
+711 The research firm earlier had forecast an increase of 4.9 percent . The firm had predicted earlier this year a 4.9 percent increase . 1
+712 Investigators used a jackhammer and hand tools to conduct the search but halted work for several hours while waiting for the anthropologist to arrive from Indianapolis . Investigators used a jackhammer and hand tools to conduct the search but halted it until an anthropologist arrived in the northwestern Indiana city from Indianapolis . 1
+713 The company will be able to start recording profits from HPS immediately , Perot Systems spokeswoman Mindy Brown said . The company will begin adding to Perot Systems ' profits immediately , the company said . 1
+714 White House officials also deleted a reference to a 1999 study showing that global temperatures had risen sharply in the previous decade compared with the last 1,000 years . The revised draft removed a reference to a 1999 study showing global temperatures had risen sharply in the past decade compared to the previous 1,000 years . 1
+715 In January 2000 , notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume . That compares with January 2000 , when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume , NPD said . 1
+716 Federal and local officials , including Bush , saw no apparent sign of terrorism . Federal officials earlier said there is no evidence of terrorism . 1
+717 U.N. inspectors later said the documents were old and irrelevant -- some administrative material , some from a failed and well-known uranium-enrichment program of the 1980s . They said some of the documents were administrative paper work and some about a failed and well-known uranium-enrichment program of the 1980s . 1
+718 Griffith , a Mount Airy native , now lives on the North Carolina coast in Manteo . Griffith , 77 , grew up in Mount Airy and now lives in Manteo . 1
+719 OS ANGELES - ' ' The Hulk ' ' was a monster at the box office in its debut weekend , taking in a June opening record of $ 62.6 million . The Hulk took in $ 62.6 million at the box office , a monster opening and a new June record . 1
+720 Their leader , Abu Bakr al-Azdi , turned himself in in June ; his deputy was killed in a recent shootout with Saudi forces . Their leader , Abu Bakr al-Azdi , surrendered in June ; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently . 1
+721 Several current and former ferry officers have said the rules were routinely ignored and seldom enforced . Some current and former ferry employees have said those rules were often ignored . 1
+722 Heavy weekend rain and runoff from heavy snowmelt sent a mountain creek on a rampage , washing out a culvert and opening the sinkhole in I-70 east of Vail . Rain and runoff from heavy snow sent a mountain creek on a rampage , washing out a culvert and opening a 22-foot-wide sinkhole in Interstate 70 east of Vail . 1
+723 Spinal Concepts , launched in 1996 , makes orthopedic medical devices used during spinal fusion surgical procedures . Spinal Concepts makes spinal fixation products used during spinal fusion surgery . 1
+724 The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off as early as tomorrow or as late as Friday from the Jiuquan launching site in the Gobi Desert . The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off between next Wednesday and Friday from a launching site in the Gobi Desert . 1
+725 State Republican Chairman Kris Warner said the GOP would not shy away from referring to Wise 's problems in the 2004 gubernatorial campaign . State GOP Chairman Kris Warner said the GOP would not shy away in 2004 from referring to Wise 's problems . 1
+726 Druce is still being held at the prison and is now in isolation , she said . Druce last night was held in isolation at the same prison . 1
+727 NBC also announced it has struck a deal to keep ER on the air for three more seasons . NBC also announced that it has extended its deal with Warner Brothers Television to keep ER on the air for at least three more seasons . 1
+728 Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $ 10 billion in debt , in part to plug a hole in its pension plan . Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $ 10 billion in debt , in part to plug a hole in its pension plan . 1
+729 On Sunday , a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded . On Sunday , a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq . 1
+730 The new research will be published soon in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . 1
+731 These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know , the statement read . These allegations are completely out of character of the Kobe Bryant we know , Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said . 1
+732 Jackson 's visit came after a relatively peaceful night in Benton Harbor , which sits in southwestern Michigan about 100 miles northeast of Chicago . Jackson 's visit followed a relatively peaceful night Thursday in Benton Harbor , about 100 miles northeast of Chicago . 1
+733 The attacks came as Mr Sharon faced down the hardline central committee of his Likud party in Jerusalem . News of the Hebron incident filtered out as Mr Sharon was facing the hardline central committee of his Likud Party in Jerusalem . 1
+734 The hearing occurred a day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer , Dallager , for not addressing the scandal . The hearing came one day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer - Dallager - for failing to address the scandal . 1
+735 SARS went on to claim the lives of 44 people in the Toronto area , including two nurses and a doctor . The virus killed 44 people in the Toronto area , including one doctor and two nurses . 1
+736 The World Health Organization — another Lilly partner , along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Purdue University — has declared TB a global emergency . The World Health Organization -- which is participating in the initiative along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Purdue University -- has declared TB a global emergency . 1
+737 This northern autumn US trainers will work with soldiers from four North African countries on patrolling and gathering intelligence . Later this year , the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions . 1
+738 U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled that the Akron-based company should have determined that changes at one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions . FirstEnergy Corp. should have determined that modernizing one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions , U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled Thursday . 1
+739 The case has been ready to go for some time , said FBI Special Agent Craig Dahle in Birmingham . The case has been ready to go for some time , said Dahle , a spokesman for the Birmingham office . 1
+740 One can say that the euro at the moment is about at the level which better reflects the fundamentals , he said . The euro at the moment is at a level that better reflects the fundamentals , the ECB president said . 1
+741 Thats why the Americans with all their technology cant find him . "That 's why the Americans - with all their technology - can 't find him . """ 1
+742 U.S. District Judge William Steele set a hearing tomorrow on the lawsuit . U.S. District Judge William Steele has set the hearing on the suit for Wednesday . 1
+743 Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday . Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday , saying that he never discussed personnel matters . 1
+744 "We 're electing a president of the United States , not a staff . """ We are electing a president of the United States , not a staff , Kerry said . 1
+745 The router will be available in the first quarter of 2004 and will cost around $ 200 , the company said . Netgear prices the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router , which will be available in the first quarter of 2004 , at under $ 200 . 1
+746 The picture changes a bit should Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton be the Democratic presidential candidate . The picture changes slightly should New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton end up as the Democratic presidential candidate . 1
+747 Bremer said one initiative is to launch a $ 70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects . Bremer said he would launch a $ 70-million program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods across Iraq and build community projects , but gave no details . 1
+748 Her lawyers filed a lawsuit against the Dallas County district attorney , Henry Wade , challenging Texas 's abortion laws . In 1969 , Ms. McCorvey 's attorneys filed suit against Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade challenging the state 's abortion laws . 1
+749 Both were a few metres apart , Mr Laczynski pressing against the metal fence dividing court officials from the crowd . Separated by a few metres , Mr Laczynski pressed against the metal fence which divides court officials from the crowd . 1
+750 Advances in AIDS treatments in recent years , some experts are saying , could be undermining efforts to promote safe sex . Advances in AIDS treatments in recent years , some experts say , may be undermining efforts to promote safer-sex practices . 1
+751 Viles ' body was discovered four hours later after he failed to respond to a call to return to his housing unit . Viles was found dead after the three failed to respond to a routine call to return to their housing units . 1
+752 About 1,500 firefighters here and north of the neighboring city of Rancho Cucamonga battled flames with helicopters , air tankers and bulldozers . About 1500 firefighters in Fontana and the neighbouring city of Rancho Cucamonga battled flames with helicopters , air tankers and bulldozers . 1
+753 Once seated , the anonymous jurors will be driven back and forth to court in vans with tinted windows to protect their identities . The judge planned to have the anonymous jurors driven back and forth to court in vans with tinted windows to protect their identities . 1
+754 With the Expose feature , all open windows shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify . With the Expose ( ex-poh-SAY ) feature , all the open windows on the desktop immediately shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify . 1
+755 Elan would receive an additional $ 25 million in January if Skelaxin retains patent exclusivity , and get a cut of sales on a sliding scale through 2021 . Elan would receive an additional $ 25 million in January if Skelaxin retains patent exclusivity and would also get a five percent share of sales from 2005 . 1
+756 Still , he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines . Still , he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines . 1
+757 Police today charged three men , one aged 28 and two aged 26 , with attempted murder , torture , rape , assault occasioning bodily harm , armed robbery and burglary . Four men were arrested and have been charged with attempted murder , torture , rape , assault , armed robbery and burglary . 1
+758 The new policy gives greatest weight to grades , test scores and a student 's high school curriculum . Academic achievement -- including grades , test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority . 1
+759 ImClone Systems Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. are developing similar medications , designed to target tumor cells while sparing healthy ones . Iressa is similar to medicines being developed by ImClone Systems Inc. and OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc . , designed to precisely target tumor cells while sparing healthy ones . 1
+760 Shares in EDS closed on Thursday at $ 18.51 , a gain of 6 cents . Shares of EDS closed Thursday at $ 18.51 , up 6 cents on the New York Stock Exchange . 1
+761 Jirsa is being introduced as Marshall head coach today at a noon news conference in the Bob Hartley / Big Green Room of Cam Henderson Center , The Herald-Dispatch learned . Jirsa will be introduced as the 25th Marshall basketball coach today at a press conference in the Henderson Center ’ s Big Green Room . 1
+762 Richard Grasso quit as chairman last week after losing the support of his board amid public furor over his $ 140 million pay package . Grasso quit last week in the wake of a firestorm of criticism over his $ 140 million compensation package . 1
+763 Powerful Mistral winds were fanning the flames , which have destroyed more than 8,000 hectares ( 20,000 acres ) of pinewood since the blazes started Monday afternoon . Powerful Mistral winds were fanning the flames , which have destroyed more than 8000 hectares of pinewood since the blazes began on Monday afternoon . 1
+764 And as more than 100 people on death rows have been exonerated , other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty . As more than 100 people sentenced to death have been exonerated across the nation , other states have abridged or considered abridging the use of the death penalty . 1
+765 The differences between Grassley and Thomas on energy and Medicare have become so pointed that other members say their angry personal relationship is embarrassing the party . Their differences on energy and Medicare have become so pointed other members say it is embarrassing to the party . 1
+766 Instead , prosecutors dismissed charges and Rucker left the courtroom a free man . Instead he left the courtroom a free man after authorities dismissed criminal charges . 1
+767 LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion - Australian football - as the world champion relaxed before his Wimbledon title defence . LLEYTON Hewitt yesterday traded his tennis racquet for his first sporting passion – Australian rules football – as the world champion relaxed ahead of his Wimbledon defence . 1
+768 Microsoft says customers can install applications and software on their handset wirelessly or from a PC via USB connection . Additional applications and software can be downloaded via the phone or from a PC via a USB connection . 1
+769 Shares of Schering-Plough were off 2 cents at $ 16.78 near midday on the New York Stock Exchange . Shares of Schering-Plough closed down 4 cents at $ 16.76 in Thursday trade on the New York Stock Exchange . 1
+770 The Episcopal Church ' ' is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion , ' ' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja , provost of the All Saints Cathedral , in Nairobi . In Nairobi , the provost of All Saints Cathedral , the Very Reverend Peter Karanja , said the US Episcopal Church was alienating itself from the Anglican Communion . 1
+771 The issue has been resolved , Marlins President David Samson said through a club spokesman . "The Marlins only said : "" The issue has been resolved . """ 1
+772 "In its statement , the bank said it believed "" the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the United Kingdom remain attractive . """ We believe the long-term prospects for the energy sector in the UK remain attractive , Goldman said . 1
+773 The tour plans to make stops in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1-2 , and in New York City on Oct. 3-4 . The tour will stop in 103 cities before rallying in Washington on Oct. 1 and 2 , and New York on Oct. 3 and 4 . 1
+774 When fully operational , the facility is expected to employ up to 1,000 people . The plant would employ 1,000 people when fully built out , the company said . 1
+775 Shares of McDonald 's rose $ 1.83 , or 8.3 percent , to close at the day 's high of $ 23.89 . McDonald 's shares rose $ 1.83 to close Friday at $ 23.89 on the New York Stock Exchange . 1
+776 Oracle Corp 's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn 't rule out sweetening the company 's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc . Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft . 1
+777 Former Indiana Rep. Frank McCloskey , 64 , died Sunday in Bloomington after a battle with bladder cancer . McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer . 1
+778 The bill also requires the FCC to hold at least five public hearings before voting on future ownership changes . Another component of the bill would require the FCC to hold at least five public hearings on future ownership rule changes before voting . 1
+779 State government sources said Travis ' move was a direct result of the controversy over the Boudin parole decision . Sources say this decision was a direct result of the decision to release Boudin . 1
+780 TI further said that , as a result of the license agreement , it will not change its prices for OMAP devices . In a joint statement , the companies said that as a result of the license agreement , TI will not be changing its prices . 1
+781 Continuing the record-setting pace of recent years , personal bankruptcies rose 7.8 percent in the 12 months ending Sept . 30 , the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts said Friday . The record-setting pace of new personal bankruptcies continued in the 12 months ending Sept . 30 , with their number rising 7.8 percent , according to data released Friday . 1
+782 Enstrom and Kabat focused their work on 35,561 people who had never smoked but had spouses who did . The study focused on the 35,561 people who had never smoked , but who lived with a spouse who did . 1
+783 Symantec yesterday bought SSL VPN appliance vendor SafeWeb for $ 26 million in cash . Symantec Monday said it will acquire SSL VPN appliance provider Safeweb for $ 26 million in cash . 1
+784 More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang . More than 100 officers launched the London raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine and money laundering ring . 1
+785 But the plan was dropped because some of the terrorists were uncomfortable that schoolchildren would be their victims . But the plan was abandoned as some in the group were uncomfortable the victims would be schoolchildren . 1
+786 Also , businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs . Other businesses are volunteering to put the alerts on their electronic signs and billboards . 1
+787 "Says IBM : "" Electrons come down from the poly-silicon emitter , accelerate through the SiGe base , and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode ." Electrons come down from the polysilicon emitter , accelerate through the SiGe base and make a turn in the SOI layer towards the collector contact electrode , the company said . 1
+788 According to market research from The NPD Group , the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June . The number of households acquiring music fell from a high of 14.5 million in April to 12.7 million in May and 10.4 million in June , according to NPD . 1
+789 Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia . Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia . 1
+790 The Passion will feature actor James Caviezel as Christ and actress Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene . Directed by Gibson , the reported $ 25 million production stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene . 1
+791 U.S. officials say the six were , like other prisoners at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba , suspected of involvement with al-Qaida , Afghanistan 's Taliban or some other group . US officials say the six , like other prisoners at Guantanamo , were suspected of involvement with al-Qaeda , Afghanistan 's Taliban or some other group . 1
+792 Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting . Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through . 1
+793 I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders , Ms McCorvey said at a news conference in Dallas on Tuesday . I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders , Ms. McCorvey said at a downtown Dallas news conference . 1
+794 Meanwhile , the U.S. civilian administrator for Iraq , L. Paul Bremer , paid a two-hour visit to the northern cities of Erbil and Sulaimaniyah . Elsewhere in the north , the American administrator for Iraq , L. Paul Bremer III , paid a brief , low-profile visit to the cities of Erbil and Suleimaniya . 1
+795 The lawsuit names Shelley , a Democrat , and registrars in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties . The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley , a Democrat , and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles , Orange and San Diego counties . 1
+796 Additionally , the h2210 ’ s cradle has room to charge a second battery . The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery . 1
+797 "Still , Jessica Biel ( of "" 7th Heaven "" fame ) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface 's last elusive victim ." Still , Jessica Biel ( formerly of the WB ’ s “ 7th Heaven ” ) brings an athletic intensity to the role of Leatherface ’ s last elusive victim . 1
+798 Police and officials said about 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to struggle to shore . About 200 people were rescued by fishing boats or managed to reach shore , police and officials said . 1
+799 In that case , the court held that Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning only the advertising pamphlets in the interest of aesthetics . In that case , the court held that the city of Cincinnati had violated the First Amendment in banning , in the interest of aesthetics , only the advertising pamphlets . 1
+800 The Senate version has no coverage for annual costs between $ 4,450 and $ 5,800 . They would receive no help with costs between $ 4,500 and $ 5,800 . 1
+801 PeopleSoft management entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders , said Deborah Lilienthal , an Oracle spokeswoman . PeopleSoft 's management 's entrenchment tactics continue to destroy the value of the company for its shareholders , Oracle spokeswoman Jennifer Glass said Tuesday . 1
+802 That said , however , no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . 1
+803 The district also sent letters yesterday informing parents of the situation . Parents received letters informing them of the possible contamination yesterday . 1
+804 The Leading Economic Index finally points to a recovery , almost a year and a half after the end of the recession , Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said . "Conference Board economist Ken Goldstein said the improved reading "" finally points to a recovery , almost a year and a half after the end of the recession ." 1
+805 Shares of McDonald 's Corp. and Wendy 's International Inc. continued a modest run-up on the New York Stock Exchange Monday . Shares of McDonald 's and Wendy 's continued their recent recovery Monday , rising more than 1 percent on the New York Stock Exchange in afternoon trade . 1
+806 In winter , it is transformed into a treacherous embankment , a mountain of ice and snow that blankets everything . In winter , Terrapin Point is transformed into a treacherous embankment of ice and snow that blankets everything -- the park , the railings , even the lampposts . 1
+807 The intelligence service , headed by Mr. Fujimori 's spy chief , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of tortures , drug trafficking and disappearances . The head of the intelligence service under Mr. Fujimori , Vladimiro Montesinos , was accused of tortures and disappearances . 1
+808 Fed policy-makers signaled they were prepared to cut rates , now at a 41-year low , to ward off even the threat of deflation . Fed policy-makers last week signaled they are prepared to cut that rate to ward off even the threat of deflation . 1
+809 Net profit was $ 275m , or 23 cents per American Depositary Receipt , for the period ending March 31 . News Corp. posted net profit of $ 275 million , or 21 cents per American Depositary Receipt , for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31 . 1
+810 Agrawal said her research does not suggests that PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women . "She continued : "" Our research neither suggests nor indicates that PCO / PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCO / PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women ." 1
+811 Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Sandra Day O 'Connor agreed with Thomas . He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O 'Connor and Antonin Scalia . 1
+812 I still don 't think it is a trade secret , Bunner said yesterday . We don 't think that there is a trade secret here . 1
+813 Bashir felt he was being tried by opinion not on the facts , Mahendradatta told Reuters . Bashir also felt he was being tried by opinion rather than facts of law , he added . 1
+814 According to Saunders , the gunman said he was frustrated by the U.S. Postal Service 's response to an accident involving a postal vehicle . Sheriff 's Department spokesman Chris Saunders said the man told them he was frustrated by the Postal Service 's response to an accident involving a postal vehicle . 1
+815 In the interview , Mr. Reed said board members could not defend themselves by saying they did not realize the size of Mr. Grasso 's package . Reed said board members can 't defend themselves by saying they didn 't realize the size of Grasso 's package . 1
+816 A conviction could bring a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine . If convicted , he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine . 1
+817 Pepper spray and four arrests marked a Monday evening march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit . Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit . 1
+818 A powerful typhoon hit southern areas of South Korea , killing at least 42 people and forcing thousands to flee , authorities said yesterday . A typhoon packing record strength winds slammed into South Korea killing at least 48 people and forcing about 25,000 to flee from their homes , authorities said on Saturday . 1
+819 Also demonstrating box-office strength - and getting seven Tony nominations - was a potent revival of Eugene O 'Neill 's family drama , Long Day 's Journey Into Night . "Also demonstrating box-office strength -- and getting seven Tony nominations -- was a potent revival of Eugene ONeills family drama , Long Days Journey Into Night . """ 1
+820 Under the legislation , a physician who performed the procedure could face up to two years in prison . Physicians who perform the procedure would face up to two years in prison , under the bill . 1
+821 "The German envoy , Gunter Pleuger , told reporters today , "" The important issues are how the political process is being organized . """ The important issues are how the political process is being organized , Pleuger told reporters . 1
+822 Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am . Earlier , Captain Robert Ramsey of the First Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the buildings at around 11am . 1
+823 "Los Angeles- The deep-sea adventure "" Finding Nemo "" hooked the top spot at the box office yesterday with an estimated $ 70.6-million opening weekend ." The deep-sea adventure netted the top spot at the box office Sunday with an estimated $ 70.6 million US opening weekend . 1
+824 Larger publishers such as Viacom Inc . ' s VIAb.N Simon & Schuster and Bertelsmann AG 's BERT.UL Random House decided against pursuing the books group , the sources said . Larger publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Random House decided not to pursue the books group , sources familiar with the situation said . 1
+825 We think this planet formed with its star , 12.713 billion years ago when the ( Milky Way ) galaxy was very young , just in the process of forming . We think this planet formed with its star 12.713 billion years ago , when the [ Milky Way ] galaxy was . . . just in the process of forming . 1
+826 Born in 1953 in Baghdad , her father was Salih Magdi Ammash , a former Vice-President , Defence Minister and member of the Baath party leadership . Born in 1953 in Baghdad , she is the daughter of Saleh Mahdi Ammash , a former vice-president , defence minister and member of the Baath party 's leadership . 1
+827 "It was better under Saddam , "" said 28-year-old Mushtaq Talib , a job-seeking army deserter , when asked what message he would like to convey to Powell ." It was better under Saddam ... The war did nothing for us , said 28-year-old Mushtaq Talib , a job-seeking army deserter , when asked what message he would give to Powell . 1
+828 "He admits that the law "" has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . """ "But he also told the House Judiciary Committee the law "" has several weaknesses which terrorists could exploit , undermining our defenses . """ 1
+829 "Mr Kerkorian said : "" We believe that recent trading prices of MGM 's common stock do not reflect MGM 's full value and that the stock represents and attractive investment . """ We believe that recent trading prices of MGM 's common stock do not reflect MGM 's full value and that the stock represents an attractive investment , Kerkorian said in a statement . 1
+830 Sen. Richard Shelby , R-Ala . , chairman of the Senate Banking Committee , wasn 't rushing to endorse the legislation . Sen. Richard Shelby , a Republican from Alabama , chairman of the Senate Banking Committee , wasn 't rushing to endorse the legislation , said committee spokesman Andrew Gray . 1
+831 We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue , the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement . "China 's foreign ministry said : "" We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue . """ 1
+832 In an E-mail statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel , Shumaker said , ' ' I am not giving any consideration to resignation . "I am not giving any consideration to resignation , "" Shumaker said in a statement ." 1
+833 New building hasn 't put any drag on the skyrocketing median home price , up 14.8 percent to $ 364,000 in April from a year ago . New construction has not put a drag on the skyrocketing median home price , which is $ 364,000 in April , up 14.8 percent from a year ago . 1
+834 Dealers said the single currency 's downward momentum against the dollar could pick up speed if it broke below $ 1.15 . Dealers said the euro 's downward momentum may pick up speed should it break below $ 1.15 . 1
+835 INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose . Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones , PDAs , and other wireless devices . 1
+836 News Corp. , whose empire spans Hollywood 's Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. to publishing house HarperCollins Publishers Ltd . , owns 35 per cent of BSkyB . News Corp. , whose empire spans Hollywood 's Twentieth Century Fox to publishing house HarperCollins , owns 35 percent of BSkyB . 1
+837 "KEDO Spokesman , Roland Tricot said : "" The executive board decided to refer this question to capitals ." The executive board decided to refer this to the capitals , the Korean Energy Development Organization said . 1
+838 It seems to me you 're trying to protect privacy of theft , she said to Barr . It seems to me they are attempting to protect privacy of theft . 1
+839 The statement said Mr Turner transferred 10 million shares of the stock to a charitable trust , which then sold them . Mr. Turner transferred about 10 million shares to a charitable trust before they were sold . 1
+840 "His lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , said later that Cuomo "" was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage . """ "Yesterday , Mr. Cuomo 's lawyer , Harriet Newman Cohen , read a statement over the phone : "" Mr. Cuomo was betrayed and saddened by his wife 's conduct during their marriage ." 1
+841 Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant , they announced at a press conference yesterday . Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant , Wyden and Dorgan said Monday in a letter to the Pentagon . 1
+842 A coalition of states petitioned a federal appeals court Thursday in an effort to force the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions . New Jersey was one of eleven states that asked a federal appeals court Thursday to force the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions . 1
+843 People with two copies of the mutated gene have double this risk , the researchers said . The risk is doubled for people with two copies of the mutated gene , the researchers said . 1
+844 I 'm amazed at the number of people who think there is a silver bullet for security , Capellas said . I 'm amazed at how many people think there is a silver bullet for security , he said . 1
+845 State air regulators and two automakers have settled a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , a spokesman for California 's air board said Monday . State air regulators and three automakers have agreed to settle a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , according to a spokesman for California 's air board . 1
+846 We 've become like total strangers , Klein quotes him as saying . We 've become like total strangers , John told a pal two days before his death . 1
+847 This action in no way reduces our commitment to the North American market or changes our long-term plan for growth , said O 'Neill , who is based in California . "This action in no way reduces our commitment to the North American market or changes our long-term plan for growth , "" O 'Neill said ." 1
+848 Negotiators said Friday they made good progress during their latest round of talks on creating a Central American Free Trade Agreement . Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston . 1
+849 But at age 15 , she had reached 260 pounds and a difficult decision : It was time to try surgery . But at the age of 15 , she weighed a whopping 117kg and came to a difficult decision : it was time to try surgery . 1
+850 The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify . Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense . 1
+851 The program only spreads further when a computer user clicks on the attached program that then secretly mails itself to e-mail addresses on the user 's computer . The program spreads further only when a computer user selects the attached program that then secretly mails itself to e-mail addresses stored in the user 's computer . 1
+852 The jawbone is similar to those of other early modern humans found in Africa , the Middle East and later in Europe . Most of their features were similar to those of early humans whose fossils have been found at sites in Africa , the Middle East , and later in Europe . 1
+853 Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday , two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors ' offices . The director of the Office of Medical Access , Cindy Cripps-Prawak , left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors ' offices . 1
+854 Woodley , 44 , died of liver and kidney failure Sunday at a hospital in his native Shreveport , La . , said his niece , Lucy Woodley . Mr. Woodley died Sunday at age 44 of liver and kidney failure in his native Shreveport , La . 1
+855 Grinspun ’ s concerns came after two emergency room nurses tried to warn doctors at the hospital in mid-May that five family members had SARS-like symptoms , according to the newspaper . Ms Grinspun 's concerns came after two emergency room nurses tried to warn doctors at the hospital in mid-May that five family members had SARS-like symptoms . 1
+856 Each hull will cost about $ 1.4 billion , with each fully outfitted submarine costing about $ 2.2 billion , Young said . Each hull produced by the yards will cost about $ 1.4 billion , and the completed submarines will cost about $ 2.2 billion each , Young said . 1
+857 Tuition at the six two-year community colleges will leap by $ 300 , to $ 2,800 . And tuition at two-year community colleges jumps $ 300 , or 12 percent , to $ 2,800 . 1
+858 In addition , Panther includes FileVault , a new feature that secures the contents of a home directory with 128-bit AES encryption . A new feature dubbed FileVault , also new in Panther , secures the contents of a user 's home directory with 128-bit AES encryption . 1
+859 President George W. Bush said he 's appointed Paul Bremer , a security and counter-terrorism expert , as the top U.S. official overseeing the reconstruction of Iraq . U.S. President George W. Bush said he 's appointed Paul ( Jerry ) Bremer , a security and counter-terrorism expert , as presidential envoy to Iraq . 1
+860 Some of us find the collateral damage greater than it needs to be in the conduct of this war , said Rep. Howard Berman , D-Calif . "Added Rep. Howard Berman , D-Calif . : "" Some of us find that the collateral damage is greater than it needs to be in the conduct of this war . """ 1
+861 In Sweden , 99 percent of women are literate while at the other end of the scale , only eight percent of women in Niger are literate . In Sweden , 99 percent of women are literate , compared with only 8 percent of women in Niger . 1
+862 The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved . U.S. officials did not say whether American forces , who were acting on intelligence , crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved . 1
+863 Urban hospitals have traditionally been reimbursed at higher rates on the belief that medical treatment is less expensive in small cities and towns . The federal government has traditionally reimbursed urban hospitals at higher rates on the belief that medical treatment is less expensive in small cities and towns . 1
+864 To have people say we did this for the money is foolish and dead wrong , Thomas quoted Jackson as saying . To have people say that we did this for the money is foolish and dead wrong , Raymond Jackson said through the pastor . 1
+865 A summary of his remarks says : all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , and JI is totally dependent on al-Qa 'ida for money . "In addition , Hambali laments , "" all the group 's savings have been lost to raids and arrests , "" and "" JI is now totally dependent on al-Qaeda for money . """ 1
+866 It predicted that a 7.0 percent rise to $ 204.9 billion in 2006 would push the industry 's yearly sales slightly past its highest-ever level in in 2000 . It also predicted that a 7.0 per cent rise to $ 204.9bn in 2006 , topping the industry 's yearly sales record set in 2000 . 1
+867 "We cannot allow anything like that , and we won 't . """ We cannot , and will not , allow anything of the kind . 1
+868 The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort , so the decision is a victory for Secretary of State Colin L. Powell . The Pentagon had hoped to retain control of the postwar effort , so the decision was seen by some insiders as a victory for Powell and the State Department . 1
+869 His hatred for these people had germinated from these discussions and helped cement his belief that violence was the panacea . His hatred had germinated and cemented his belief that violence was the best panacea . 1
+870 He suddenly found himself confronted with dozens of panicked guests and face to face with one of the men involved in the attack . He suddenly found himself confronted with dozens of panicked guests and face to face with one of three men who led the attacks . 1
+871 If found guilty , Samudra could be sentenced to death under anti-terror laws passed soon after the bombings . If found guilty , he could be executed under anti-terror laws passed in the weeks after the bombings . 1
+872 Counties with population declines will be Vermillion , Posey and Madison . Vermillion , Posey and Madison County populations will decline . 1
+873 Gemstar 's shares gathered up 2.6 percent , adding 14 cents to $ 5.49 at the close . Gemstar shares moved higher on the news , closing up 2.6 percent at $ 5.49 on Nasdaq . 1
+874 NBC also is introducing three new dramas , including one starring West Wing fugitive Rob Lowe as a Washington lawyer . Three new dramas , including one starring The West Wing refugee Rob Lowe , will also be on the schedule , NBC announced yesterday . 1
+875 A poll showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor had given a boost to his reelection effort against GOP opponent Sam Katz . A poll released this week showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election effort . 1
+876 The survey of 60,000 people , conducted in 2001 and 2002 , found 91 percent of commuters use their own car or truck . The Transportation Department survey of 60,000 people , conducted in 2001 and 2002 , found 91 percent of people who commute use their own cars or trucks . 1
+877 Mr. Bremer said Iran continued to interfere in fledgling political reconstruction , including Tehran s intelligence service . Mr. Bremer said that Iran , including its intelligence service , continued to interfere in fledgling political reconstruction . 1
+878 PNC regrets its involvement in the deals , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement . James Rohr , chairman and chief executive officer , said PNC regretted the incident . 1
+879 If we could do that throughout the world , we could end terrorism , he said . "This is a hospital that treats everybody as people , and if we could do that throughout the world , we could end terrorism . """ 1
+880 She says the King County medical examiner 's office has confirmed the remains are human . At 2 : 25 p.m. , the King County medical examiner confirmed the remains were human , Larson said . 1
+881 Hospitals and the Red Cross appealed to blood donors yesterday . The Connecticut Hospital Association joined the Red Cross Monday in calling for more blood donors . 1
+882 Macugen dries up those blood vessels by blocking a protein in the body that promotes blood-vessel growth . Macugen dries up those blood vessels by blocking a protein in the body called vascular endothelial growth factor that promotes blood vessel growth . 1
+883 She recently got the endorsement of the National Organization for Women and the National Women 's Political Caucus . Moseley Braun has scored endorsements from the National Organization for Women and the National Women 's Political Caucus . 1
+884 "I think he has to disembrace Putin and put him on notice that he is taking the country in the wrong direction , "" Soros said ." President Bush has to put Putin on notice that he is taking Russia in the wrong direction , Soros said . 1
+885 Sen. John Rockefeller , D-W.Va. , said that provision of the Senate bill undermined a basic tenet of Medicare . Senator John D. Rockefeller IV , Democrat of West Virginia , said that provision of the Senate bill undermined a basic tenet of Medicare . 1
+886 The GameCube , which badly underperformed expectations in the last fiscal year , trails both Sony 's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Corp. ' s MSFT.O Xbox . The GameCube , a major disappointment in the last fiscal year , trails both Sony 's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft ' Xbox . 1
+887 State police said as many as 30 workers were trapped immediately after the garage collapsed . As many as 30 people were believed to be trapped inside initially , the state police said . 1
+888 The Bush administration should make public the fact about Saudi Arabia 's complicity with terrorists rather than worry about offending the kingdom , lawmakers said Sunday . The Bush administration should make public facts about purported Saudi Arabian complicity with terrorists rather than worry about offending the kingdom , several legislators said yesterday . 1
+889 The agent reported his contacts to Texas Department of Public Safety and told officers another legislator , Rep. Gabi Canales , D-Alice , they sought also was in Ardmore . The agent reported his contacts to Texas law enforcement officials and told them another legislator being sought was in Ardmore . 1
+890 These changes may affect a large number of existing Web pages , the statement continued . "Still , changes to IE "" may affect a large number of existing Web pages , "" according to the W3C 's notice ." 1
+891 Prime Minister Tony Blair , speaking at his monthly news conference , played up the danger and stressed the very grave threat that Britons were under and urged vigilance . Prime Minister Tony Blair , speaking at his monthly news conference , repeated his warning that Britons were under threat and urged vigilance . 1
+892 OPEC producers at a meeting on Wednesday are set to pressure independent oil exporters to contribute to the cartel 's next supply cut to allow for the return of Iraqi oil . OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel 's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices . 1
+893 The Democratic governor said the budget passed by the legislature May 9 would reduce or eliminate services to 5,800 developmentally disabled people . The governor said budget cuts in mental health care would cut services to 5,800 developmentally disabled Missourians . 1
+894 The lies and deceptions from Saddam have been well documented over 12 years . "It has been well documented over 12 years of lies and deception from Saddam . """ 1
+895 Microsoft Corp. this week is releasing the second in a line of seven Microsoft Office Solution Accelerators for its suite . Microsoft Monday released the second in a planned series of Solution Accelerators for its Office product lineup . 1
+896 "Analyst Mike King of Banc of America Securities downgraded Genentech on Monday to a "" sell "" before the company released its statement on the colon-cancer research ." "Indeed , analyst Mike King of Banc of America Securities downgraded Genentech yesterday to a "" sell "" before the company released its colon cancer news ." 1
+897 The four suspects are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday , said Philip Murgor , Kenya 's deputy public prosecutor . All four are expected to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday , he said . 1
+898 The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it . An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it , a federal appeals court ruled yesterday . 1
+899 The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc . The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser , Telemarketing Associates . 1
+900 Christensen most recently served as VP of Microsoft 's mobile devices division . He most recently served as corporate vice president of Microsoft 's Mobile Devices Marketing Group . 1
+901 The camp hosts summer religious retreats for children and other events year-round , according to its Web site . The Saint Sophia Camp hosts religious retreats for children during the summer months as well as other events year round , according to its Web site . 1
+902 "In Uganda , the Rev Jackson Turyagyenda , an Anglican spokesman , said his church was "" very disappointed "" ." "In Uganda , Anglican spokesman Jackson Turyagyenda said the church was "" very disappointed "" ." 1
+903 The Agriculture Department already has issued a recall for 10,410 pounds of beef slaughtered Dec. 9 at Vern 's Moses Lake Meat Co. in Moses Lake , Wash . The Agriculture Department already has issued a recall for beef slaughtered along with the infected cow Dec. 9 at a meat company in Moses Lake , Wash . 1
+904 The SEC believes that Lay has personal knowledge of several matters under investigation , the commission said in the suit . The commission 's staff believes that Lay has personal knowledge of several matters under investigation , the SEC said . 1
+905 Huge fires in Arizona and Colorado scorched forests where portions of projects meant to reduce the fire threat were tied up in appeals . Huge fires in Arizona and Colorado scorched forests in areas where thinning projects had meant to reduce the fire threat , but were tied up in appeals , Bush said . 1
+906 Each institution helped Enron mislead its investors by characterizing what were essentially loan proceeds as cash from operating activities , the SEC said in a statement . "The SEC said each bank helped Enron mislead investors by characterizing "" what were essentially loan proceeds "" as cash from operating activities ." 1
+907 When Olvera-Carrera was moved to the bus , Perez said the officers dragged him across the ground . When Olvera-Carrera was moved to the bus , the officers dragged his paralyzed body across the ground , Perez said . 1
+908 The MTA will not discuss the matter because of pending litigation . MTA spokeswoman Marisa Baldeo Sunday night declined to discuss the matter because of the pending litigation . 1
+909 It features clasped hands and a peace pipe overlapping a hatchet . Above the clasped hands is a tomahawk crossed by a peace pipe , signifying peace . 1
+910 The industry 's largest association is urging its members not call the more than 50 million home and cellular numbers on the list . Meantime , the Direct Marketing Association said its members should not call the nearly 51 million numbers on the list . 1
+911 This study 's researchers , from the Institute of Child Development of the University of Minnesota , had earlier found the same pattern in children aged three and four . This study 's researchers , from the Institute of Child Development of the University of Minnesota , had earlier found the same pattern in 3- and 4-year-olds . 1
+912 "Enter Miami Police Chief John Timoney , an avowed enemy of activist "" punks "" who repeatedly classified FTAA opponents as "" outsiders coming in to terrorize and vandalize our city . """ "Enter the Miami police chief , John Timoney , an avowed enemy of activist "" punks "" , who classified FTAA opponents as "" outsiders coming in to terrorise and vandalise our city "" ." 1
+913 The updated products include Pylon Pro , Pylon Conduit , Pylon Anywhere , and Pylon Application Server . The new products on the desktop side include the latest versions of Pylon Conduit and Pylon Pro . 1
+914 Malvo , 18 , will go on trial Nov. 10 for the fatal shooting of FBI analyst Linda Franklin outside a Home Depot store in Falls Church , Va . Malvo , 18 , is charged in the fatal shooting of FBI analyst Linda Franklin outside a Home Depot store in Falls Church . 1
+915 Misfeldt agreed to pay $ US346,807 in allegedly ill-gotten gains and $ US111,595 in interest . Mr. Misfeldt agreed to surrender $ 346,807 in trading profits and $ 111,595 in interest . 1
+916 The software giant announced at its company-sponsored TechEd conference in Dallas that two key products will enter customer testing . At the company-sponsored TechEd conference in Dallas , Microsoft executives will announce that two key products will enter customer testing this U.S. summer . 1
+917 Sayliyah was the command base for the Iraq war , but Central Command sent hundreds who ran the war back home to Tampa , Florida . As Sayliyah was the command base for the Iraq war , but hundreds who ran the war have returned to the United States . 1
+918 Tornadoes tore through Kansas , Missouri and other states in the Midwest , killing as many as 29 people , the Associated Press reported . Tornadoes continue to tear across the U.S. Midwest after ripping through six states , killing as many as 29 people , the Associated Press reported . 1
+919 The nation 's largest retailer has told its 100 top suppliers they have to start using electronic tags on all pallets of goods by Jan. 25 , 2005 . Wal-Mart has told its top 100 suppliers that they 'll need to have radio-frequency ID systems in place for tracking pallets of goods through the supply chain by Jan. 25 , 2005 . 1
+920 Its maker , MedImmune Inc . , based in Gaithersburg , made 4 million to 5 million doses this year . MedImmune Vaccines , the maker of FluMist , made between 4 million and 5 million doses this year . 1
+921 JetBlue shares slipped nearly 5 percent Tuesday morning on the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York after the deal was announced . JetBlue shares fell $ 1.86 , or 5.4 percent , to $ 32.75 in late morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market after the deal was announced . 1
+922 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade yesterday warned Australians to defer all nonessential travel to Indonesia because of reports of planned terrorist attacks . The Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday updated its travel warning on Indonesia , recommending all non-essential travel be deferred because of concerns that more terrorist attacks were planned . 1
+923 In my mind this is not an issue on the horizon right now . In my mind this is not an issue on the horizon right now , he was quoted as saying . 1
+924 The University of Michigan released today a new admissions policy after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in June the way it previously admitted undergraduates . The University of Michigan plans to release a new undergraduate admissions policy Thursday after its acceptance requirements were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court in June . 1
+925 There is nothing Rob Furst did in any way that was not abetted and approved by senior officials at Merrill Lynch . There is nothing that Rob Furst did that was not vetted and approved by senior individuals at Merrill . 1
+926 E Ink is one of several companies working to develop electronic ``paper ' ' for e-newspapers and e-books , and other possible applications -- even clothing with computer screens sewn into it . "E Ink is one of several groups trying to develop electronic "" paper "" for e-newspapers and e-books , and other uses - even clothing with computer screens sewn into it ." 1
+927 But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act . But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups , such as race , pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act . 1
+928 "I felt like it was a special day , but I didn 't want to get ahead of myself , "" Stanford said ." I thought it was going to be a special day , but I didn 't want to get ahead of myself , she said . 1
+929 WORLD No. 2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused the Association of Tennis Professionals of malice , including an alleged attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test . World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice , including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test . 1
+930 Along with chipmaker Intel , the companies include Sony Corp. , Microsoft Corp. , Hewlett-Packard Co . , IBM Corp. , Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp. Along with chip maker Intel , the companies include Sony , Microsoft , Hewlett-Packard , International Business Machines , Gateway , Nokia and others . 1
+931 Express Scripts ESRX.O shares fell 3.6 percent to close at $ 66.89 on the Nasdaq . Shares of Express Scripts ESRX.O fell about 4 percent to $ 66.73 on the Nasdaq in late morning trade . 1
+932 The indictment follows a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors on April 23 . Monday 's three-count indictment replaces a criminal complaint filed by prosecutors on April 23 . 1
+933 Rork said he thought Walker would ask him to appeal the ruling in state court and perhaps in U.S. District Court . Defense attorney William Rork said he thought Walker would ask him to appeal Parrish 's ruling to a higher state court and perhaps U.S. District Court . 1
+934 Merck also on Monday affirmed plans to spin off Medco to shareholders in the third quarter . Merck plans to spin off all the shares of Medco to company shareholders in the third quarter . 1
+935 "They said they had concluded that the film failed "" to present a balanced portrayal "" of the Reagans ." "CBS said the show "" does not present a balanced portrayal of the Reagans for CBS and its audience ." 1
+936 Its chief executive , Lawrence J. Lasser , resigned under pressure last Monday . On Monday , Putnam said chief executive Lawrence J. Lasser had resigned . 1
+937 The weakness exists in the way that VBA looks at the properties of documents passed to it when the document is opened by a host application . The vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft 's Visual Basic for Applications checks document properties passed to it when a document is opened . 1
+938 According to reports , Knight allegedly punched a parking attendant outside a Los Angeles nightclub . He was arrested last week for allegedly punching a parking attendant outside a nightclub in LA . 1
+939 The findings appear in Wednesday 's Journal of the American Medical Association ( news - web sites ) . The results are to be published in Wednesday 's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association . 1
+940 Others with such a status are Egypt , Israel , and Australia . Nations like Israel and Australia already have such status . 1
+941 But unfortunately we find that attacks on Iraqis have increased . But unfortunately we have found that attacks against Iraqis have increased , he added . 1
+942 This Wednesday , the 127th anniversary of Custer 's defeat , formal recognition is coming to the Indian warriors who prevailed that hot day , June 25 , 1876 . Today , June 25 , the 127th anniversary of Custer 's defeat , formal recognition is coming to the Indian warriors who prevailed that hot June day in 1876 . 1
+943 After 10 years of debate , the government is requiring food labels to reveal exact levels of the artery clogger . That 's about to change , now that the government is requiring food labels to reveal exact levels of the artery clogger . 1
+944 The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index slipped 4.77 , or 0.5 percent , to 929.62 . The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point , or just 0.02 percent , to 934 . 1
+945 Although sex crimes Det.-Sgt. Dave Perry is in command of the case , homicide Det.-Sgt. Gerry Cashman appeared last evening at the home near Finch Ave. and Hwy . 404 . Although sex crimes Det.-Sgt. Dave Perry is in command of the case , homicide Det.-Sgt. Gerry Cashman appeared last night at the Finch Ave.-Hwy. 404 area home . 1
+946 The day may come when courts properly can and should declare the ultimate sanction to be unconstitutional in all cases , Wolf wrote . " The day may come , Judge Wolf continued , "" when a court properly can and should declare the ultimate sanction to be unconstitutional in all cases ." 1
+947 Montreal-based Bombardier 's Class B shares rose 6 Canadian cents to C $ 3.80 in Toronto on Friday . Bombardier 's class B shares were up 13 Canadian cents or 3.2 percent at C $ 3.93 on the Toronto Stock Exchange late Monday morning . 1
+948 Snow made his comments to Reuters on Friday but they were embargoed until Tuesday . Snow 's interview was conducted on Friday but embargoed until Tuesday . 1
+949 At least 150 people are scheduled to testify at the hearings in Gaithersburg , Md . , on Tuesday and Wednesday , with experts and activists lining up on each side . At least 150 people are scheduled to testify at the hearings next week , with experts and activists lining up on both sides . 1
+950 Pollack said the plaintiffs failed to show that Merrill and Blodget directly caused their losses . Basically , the plaintiffs did not show that omissions in Merrill 's research caused the claimed losses . 1
+951 In the latest top-level shuffle at CNN , Teya Ryan is leaving her post as general manager of U.S. programming , the network announced . In CNN 's latest move to rejuvenate ratings , the network has ousted Teya Ryan , general manager of U.S. programming . 1
+952 For us that doesn 't make a difference , the sexual orientation , Tutu told television reporters in Soweto . For us , that doesn 't make a difference - the sexual orientation , Archbishop Tutu said in the black urban centre of Soweto . 1
+953 Judge Leroy Millette Jr. can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole when Muhammad is formally sentenced Feb. 12 , but Virginia judges rarely take such action . Though the judge can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole , experts say Virginia judges rarely take that opportunity . 1
+954 Dennehy , who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the University of New Mexico Lobos for temper tantrums , became a born-again Christian in June 2002 . "Dennehy , who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the team at New Mexico for temper tantrums , became a born-again Christian in June 2002 . """ 1
+955 At least 154 people , most of them opposition activists or officials , were arrested across the country Monday , police spokesman Wayne Bvudzijena said in a statement . Police spokesman Wayne Bvudzijena said in a statement that at least 154 people , most of them opposition activists or officials , were arrested across the country Monday . 1
+956 Lesser rewards of $ 15 million each were offered for the same information about his sons , Uday and Qusay . Similar rewards were offered for his two sons and lieutenants , Uday and Qusay . 1
+957 The steps that the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qaida are insufficient , said Ari Fleischer , the White House press secretary . The steps that the Iranians claim to have taken in terms of capturing al-Qaeda are insufficient , Fleischer said . 1
+958 Vial estimated that 250 to 500 vehicles were stranded overnight after the pass through the Siskiyou Mountains was closed Sunday night . John Vial , district manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation , estimated that 250 to 500 vehicles were stranded overnight after the Siskiyou Pass was closed Sunday night . 1
+959 They said they only wanted to entertain people and win the best float prize and were fired for exercising their free-speech rights . They said they only wanted to be entertaining and win the a prize and were fired for exercising free-speech rights . 1
+960 This is one of the most important solutions for portable gaming , Nintendo R & D general manager Satoru Okada said in a statement . "This is one of the most important solutions for portable gaming , "" said Satoru Okada , general manager of Nintendo 's research and engineering department ." 1
+961 Intel spokesman Dan Francisco said the chip maker is looking into the issue , but declined to elaborate . "Intel spokesman Daniel Francisco said the company "" is looking into the problem "" identified by Nortel , but he declined to provide any details ." 1
+962 Feith said people have misconstrued the purpose of the small intelligence review team he assembled in October 2001 . Feith said critics have misrepresented the work of the special intelligence group he set up in October 2001 . 1
+963 Also in the majority were Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices John Paul Stevens , Sandra Day O 'Connor , Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer . Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices John Paul Stevens , Sandra Day OConnor , Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer agreed with Souter . 1
+964 Netanyahu and his advisers say the changes are necessary to permit Israel to compete successfully in the global marketplace and attract investment . The government says the changes are necessary if Israel is to compete successfully in the global marketplace and attract investment . 1
+965 But the Quartet is divided three-to-one , the United States against the rest , on the question of whether they should treat Arafat as the representative of the Palestinian people . But quartet members are divided 3-1 , the United States against the rest , on whether they should treat Arafat as the representative of the Palestinian people . 1
+966 Kaichen 's former landlord , Carol Halperin of Chappaqua , said Kaichen told her she volunteered at Ground Zero after the attack . Kaichen 's former landlord , Carol Halperin of Chappaqua , said Kaichen claimed to have volunteered at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the attack . 1
+967 When the bomb exploded at the Casa de España , customers were eating dinner and playing bingo . At the Casa de Espaa , customers were eating dinner and playing bingo when a bomb went off . 1
+968 I 'm never going to forget this day . "I am never going to forget this throughout my life . """ 1
+969 The Labor Day race for Fontana has gained momentum since the series visited the Speedway for the Auto Club California 500 last April . The push to schedule a Labor Day race at California Speedway has gained momentum since the series visited the race track for the Auto Club California 500 in April . 1
+970 To date , 152 communities and the legislatures of Alaska , Hawaii and Vermont have approved resolutions condemning the act . About 150 local governments , including those of Carrboro , Alaska , Hawaii and Vermont , have approved similar resolutions . 1
+971 The warning was the most serious the 15-nation bloc has sent Iran since they began negotiating a trade and cooperation agreement late last year . It would be most serious warning since the 15-nation bloc has sent Iran since they began negotiating a trade and cooperation agreement late last year . 1
+972 "London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters : "" We condemn this raid , which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable . """ We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable , London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone . 1
+973 That comment undercut his remarks in an interview on Tuesday that the ECB had not exhausted its ammunition for rate cuts . His comments diluted remarks reported in an interview on Tuesday saying the ECB had not exhausted its ammunition for rate cuts . 1
+974 At a press conference Thursday , the group claimed it had obtained 1.1 million signatures on petitions opposing the recall , although the petitions have no legal effect . Opponents said they had 1.1 million signatures on petitions opposing the recall , though those petitions would have no legal effect . 1
+975 "A fifth member of the "" Lackawanna Six , "" young Yemeni-American men accused of training at an al-Qaida terrorist camp , pleaded guilty Monday to supporting terrorism ." A fifth member of an alleged terrorist sleeper cell in a Buffalo suburb pleaded guilty Monday to supporting terrorism . 1
+976 The U.S. State Department travel warning said the threat to aircraft by terrorists using shoulder-fired missiles continues in Kenya and includes Nairobi . The threat to aircraft by terrorists using shoulder-fired missiles continues in Kenya , including Nairobi , it said . 1
+977 Lawyers and others familiar with the federal investigation say it remains focused on Campbell , though prosecutors declined to discuss the probe . While federal prosecutors refuse to discuss the investigation , lawyers and others familiar with it say it remains focused on Campbell . 1
+978 Wal-Mart , the nation 's largest private employer , has expanded its anti-discrimination policy to protect gay and lesbian employees , company officials said Tuesday . Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , the nation 's largest private employer , will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy , company officials said Wednesday . 1
+979 The first of those discussions is expected to get under way in the next three to five months . "We hope to have the first of these discussions within the next three to five months . """ 1
+980 The support will come as a free software upgrade called WebVPN for current customers that have support contracts . The upgrade will be available as a free download for current customers with SmarNet support in January 2004 . 1
+981 A bill that would have fully legalized marijuana for medical purposes in Connecticut was narrowly defeated in the House of Representatives on Wednesday . A move to legalize marijuana for medical use was defeated yesterday in the state House of Representatives , 79-64 . 1
+982 Terri Schiavo , 39 , suffered severe brain damage following a heart attack 13 years ago . She suffered severe brain damage following a heart attack in 1990 . 1
+983 If they want to replace 11i with PeopleSoft , now that would make sense . "To replace Oracle 11.9 with PeopleSoft--that would be a move that makes sense . """ 1
+984 Simon shares Tuesday closed up 42 cents , or about 1 percent , at $ 39.45 on the New York Stock Exchange . Simon Property 's shares rose 42 cents to $ 39.45 at the close of New York Stock Exchange trading Tuesday . 1
+985 Anhalt said children typically treat a 20-ounce soda bottle as one serving , while it actually contains 2 1 / 2 servings . For example , Anhalt said , children typically treat a 20-ounce soda bottle as one serving , although it actually contains 2 ½ 8-ounce servings . 1
+986 Sabri Yakou , an Iraqi native who is a legal U.S. resident , appeared before a federal magistrate yesterday on charges of violating U.S. arms-control laws . The elder Yakou , an Iraqi native who is a legal U.S. resident , appeared before a federal magistrate Wednesday on charges of violating U.S. arms control laws . 1
+987 Sliding down the ice , Moriarty and Carella hit the spongy , rocky floor of the river and immediately felt the pull . Sliding down the embankment , the two rescuers hit the spongy , rocky floor of the river and immediately felt the pull . 1
+988 Waksal has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and is to be sentenced next week . Waksal pleaded guilty to insider trading charges last year , and he is scheduled to be sentenced June 10 . 1
+989 But skeptics are concerned about the ease with which vendors can use these hardware-based security features to set digital rights management policies . But skeptics are concerned about the ease at which these hardware-based security features could be used to set digital rights management policies by vendors . 1
+990 Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act . In a news release Thursday , Strayhorn said this was the first time a comptroller rejected a budget . 1
+991 "The company added , "" until more facts are presented , Lindows.com will not take a position as to the validity of the claims presented by either side . """ Until more facts are presented , Lindows.com will not take a position as to the validity of the claims presented by either side , Lindows said in a statement . 1
+992 U.S. Wireless restated its financial results when fraud was uncovered , increasing its fiscal year 2000 loss to $ 17 million from $ 11 million . After the fraud was discovered , San Ramon-based U.S. Wireless restated its financial results , increasing its fiscal year 2000 loss from $ 11.4 million to $ 17.7 million . 1
+993 I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention , but the volume is likely to fall sharply , said Junya Tanase , forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase . "Junya Tanase , forex strategist at JP Morgan Chase , said "" I expect Japan to keep conducting intervention , but the volume is likely to fall sharply . """ 1
+994 Dotson was arrested July 21 after calling 911 , saying he needed help because he was hearing voices , authorities said . Authorities picked up Dotson on July 21 after he called 911 , saying he needed help because he was hearing voices , authorities said . 1
+995 "Still , the "" somewhat ambiguous ruling "" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product , Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said ." "But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "" somewhat ambiguous ruling "" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product ." 1
+996 According to Tuesday 's report , consumers ' assessment of current conditions was less favourable than a month earlier . Consumers ' assessment of current conditions was less favorable than last month . 1
+997 Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling such foods , something the industry successfully fought here . Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling such foods , something the industry has resisted . 1
+998 It seems clear the climate is changing , he said , asked to explain the flooding that keeps ravaging the southeast . It seems clear the climate is changing , he said when asked to explain flooding that has ravaged this part of southeast France two years in succession . 1
+999 In September , Hewlett-Packard signed a development and marketing deal with the company . Four months later it signed a joint marketing agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co . 1
+1000 Telemarketers who call numbers on the list after Oct. 1 could face fines of up to $ 11,000 per call . Under the law , telemarketers who call numbers on the list can be fined up to $ 11,000 for each violation . 1
+1001 Two of them are on an initial list of six detainees who could be tried by the military tribunal . Begg and Abbasi feature on an initial list of six detainees who could be tried by the military tribunal . 1
+1002 The dead cavalry have been honored for more than a century with a hilltop granite obelisk and white headstones . The dead cavalrymen are honored with a hilltop granite obelisk and white headstones . 1
+1003 Under the new pricing scheme , Universal would lower its wholesale price on a CD to $ 9.09 from $ 12.02 . The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $ 9.09 from $ 12.02 . 1
+1004 They boy 's father , Terrance Cottrell Sr. , 33 , said yesterday he wants everyone involved in his son 's death to be held responsible . Terrance 's father , Terrance Cottrell Sr. , told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Monday that he wants everyone involved in his son 's death to be held responsible . 1
+1005 The two companies said PowderJect 's strong U.S. position would complement Chiron 's European presence . PowderJect 's strong U.S. position will complement Chiron 's European presence , analysts said . 1
+1006 Higher courts have ruled that the tablets broke the constitutional separation of church and state . The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion . 1
+1007 "It represents an important opportunity to put a halt to a national effort aimed at removing any religious phrase or reference from our culture . """ This case represents an important opportunity to put a halt to a national effort aimed at removing any religious phrase or reference from our culture , Sekulow said . 1
+1008 Guidant said it will continue to ship the product and provide support to doctors and patients through October 2003 . Guidant officials said Monday that Menlo Park , Calif.-based Endovascular would continue to ship the device and provide support to patients until October . 1
+1009 Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet , sometimes posing as e-mail from the Microsoft founder . A new worm has been spreading rapidly across the Internet , sometimes pretending to be an e-mail from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates , antivirus vendors said Monday . 1
+1010 Campaign officials said the moves may have been a source of some friction with Fowler . Aides to the general said Mr. Segal 's arrival could have been the source of friction with Mr. Fowler . 1
+1011 Troubled Devil Rays prospect Josh Hamilton 's promising future is in doubt after an announcement Monday he will miss the season because of unspecified personal problems . Troubled Devil Rays prospect Josh Hamilton 's promising future is in doubt after the Devil Rays announced Monday night that he will miss the season because of unspecified personal problems . 1
+1012 He arrives later this week on the first state visit by a US President . Mr Bush arrives on Tuesday on the first state visit by an American President . 1
+1013 The 2 1 / 2 -ton probe will plunge into the thick Jovian atmosphere today at 3 : 49 p.m. Eastern time , disintegrating moments later from the friction generated by its 108,000-mph free-fall . The 2 1 / 2-ton probe will plunge into the thick Jovian atmosphere today at 1 : 49 p.m. MDT , disintegrating moments later from the friction generated by its 108,000 mph free-fall . 1
+1014 Sen. Michael Crapo , R-Idaho , chairman of the subcommittee that will consider the nomination , is a longtime friend . And Sen. Michael Crapo , R-Idaho , chairman of the subcommittee that first will take up the nomination , is a longtime friend of Kempthorne 's . 1
+1015 If Senator Clinton does decide to run in 2008 , she cannot announce her candidacy before 2006 , which is when she faces re-election for the Senate . If Mrs Clinton does decide to contest the 2008 election , she cannot announce her candidacy before 2006 , which is when she faces re-election for the Senate . 1
+1016 "People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn 't the right thing to do . """ What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do . 1
+1017 Six Democrats are vying to succeed Jacques and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot . Six Democrats and two Republicans are running for her seat and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot . 1
+1018 Good cause has been clearly shown that such change of venue is necessary to ensure a fair and impartial trial , Prince William County Circuit Judge LeRoy Millette Jr. wrote . "Circuit Judge LeRoy Millette said it "" has been clearly shown that such a change of venue is necessary to ensure a fair and impartial trial . """ 1
+1019 EnCana also reaffirmed its forecast of 10 per cent internal sales growth in 2003 and 2004 . Looking ahead the company confirmed its forecast of 10 per cent internal sales growth in 2003 and 2004 . 1
+1020 It still remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short or long lived , he said . It remains to be seen whether the revenue recovery will be short- or long-lived , said James Sprayregen , UAL bankruptcy attorney , in court . 1
+1021 "Chavez said investigators feel confident they 've got "" at least one of the fires resolved in that regard . """ "Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said investigators felt confident that with the arrests they had "" at least one of the fires resolved . """ 1
+1022 We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment , Daschle wrote . We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight , Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president . 1
+1023 Since it expanded its shipments to the United States , Hulett has captured a significant share of the U.S. market . Since Hulett dramatically expanded its shipments to the US in 2000 , it has captured a significant share of the US market . 1
+1024 He 's made it plain that if we think we are facing a suicide bomber , we should shoot first and ask questions later , one senior officer said . "One senior officer said : "" He 's made it plain that if we think we are facing a suicide bomber , we should shoot first and ask questions later . """ 1
+1025 Tight media controls and the remote location of the northern village where the fighting broke out made it impossible to confirm what happened . Tight media controls and the remote location of the clash made it impossible to confirm what happened . 1
+1026 Sales of $ 21.6 billion , up 10 percent from $ 19.7 billion a year ago , were ahead of Wall Street 's estimate of $ 21.4 billion . Microsoft posted sales of $ 8.1 billion , up from $ 7.3 billion a year ago and ahead of analysts ' estimates of $ 7.9 billion . 1
+1027 Dr. Sutherland , 65 , was a co-founder of Evans & Sutherland , an early maker of high-performance computers . Sutherland is the 65-year-old computing pioneer who co-founded Evans & Sutherland , which made high-performance graphics computers . 1
+1028 The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn 't be prosecuted . A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill . 1
+1029 Unless their parents submit written objections , students , regardless of citizenship status , would be required to participate in the pledges and the minute of silence . Unless their parents submitted a written objection , students , regardless of citizenship status , would be required to participate in the pledges and moment of silence . 1
+1030 "Scott McClellan , a White House spokesman , called the decision "" troubling and flawed . """ "White House spokesman Scott McClellan called the Padilla ruling "" troubling and flawed ." 1
+1031 Team President Ken Sawyer told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Sunday that Lemieux has not spoken to him about selling his interest in the Penguins or about playing for another team . Team President Ken Sawyer said yesterday that Lemieux has not spoken to him about selling his interest in the Penguins or about playing for another team . 1
+1032 Until this site was reported , the earliest site in Bering land-bridge area was dated at about 11,000 years ago , Grayson said . Until this site was reported , the earliest site in the Bering land bridge area was dated at about 11,000 years ago . 1
+1033 Grassley and Baucus rejected any disparity in drug benefits . Grassley and Baucus said they had rejected that approach in their plan . 1
+1034 An outspoken opponent of terrorism , Said 's key political allies were Palestinian intellectuals and civic leaders outside the Arafat-dominated PLO and Palestinian Authority . An outspoken opponent of terrorism , Professor Said 's principal political allies were among the Palestinian intellectuals and civic leaders who have stood aside from the Arafat-dominated PLO and Palestinian Authority . 1
+1035 In fact , I was physically sick several times at this stage , because he looked so desperate , she said . "Speaking about the day before he was found dead , she said : "" I was physically sick several times at this stage because he looked so desperate ." 1
+1036 The lawyer for Hollins Jr . , Thomas Royce , has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2 . Calvin Hollins Jr . ' s attorney , Thomas Royce , repeatedly has said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2 . 1
+1037 Proposition 34 , a campaign financing initiative that voters passed in 2000 , limits fund raising and spending by gubernatorial candidates . Proposition 34 , a campaign financing initiative passed by the voters in 2000 , limits fund-raising and spending by candidates for governor . 1
+1038 The 90-minute exchange in Boston took place at a debate focusing on the issues of interest to young people . The 90-minute exchange took place at a debate , focusing on the issues of interest to young people , broadcast live from Faneuil Hall in Boston . 1
+1039 The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) asked Congress today for additional authority to fight unwanted Internet spam , which now accounts for up to half of all e-mail traffic . The Federal Trade Commission asked Congress yesterday for broader powers to attack the rapidly growing problem of spam , which new studies show accounts for half of all e-mail traffic . 1
+1040 The companies , Chiron and Aventis Pasteur , together made about 80 million doses of the injected vaccine , which ordinarily would have been enough to meet U.S. demand . Chiron and Aventis Pasteur together made about 80 million doses , ordinarily enough for U.S. demand , The Associated Press reported . 1
+1041 The combined companies ' commercial and personal lines will be consolidated under the Travelers brand and will be based in Hartford , Conn . , Travelers ' current headquarters . The combined company 's commercial lines and personal lines business will be consolidated under the Travelers brand and based in Hartford , Connecticut . 1
+1042 "A Merrill Lynch spokesman said "" we are pleased with the judge 's decision . """ We are very pleased with the judge 's decision , Merrill said yesterday . 1
+1043 The number of reported rapes rose by 4 percent and the number of murders grew by 0.8 percent , the FBI said . Still , the FBI said in the report released Monday , the number of reported rapes rose by 4 percent and the number of murders grew by 0.8 percent . 1
+1044 "If he is successful in reaching a cease-fire , known as a "" hudna , "" Abbas will hold more talks with Sharon , their third one-on-one meeting in a month ." "If he is successful in reaching a so-called "" hudna , "" he will hold more talks with Sharon , their third one-on-one in a month ." 1
+1045 Tail wagging , Abbey trotted on stage with Conway before a crowd of more than 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft 's annual customer conference at the Anaheim Convention Center . On Monday , Abbey trotted on stage , tail wagging , with Conway before a crowd of 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft 's annual customer conference . 1
+1046 It warned that London , along with several other foreign cities , was facing an increasing threat of a suicide bomb attack . It warned that London , among a number of other cities , was facing an increasing threat of a suicide bomb attack . 1
+1047 The launch coincides with the JavaOne developers ' conference in San Francisco this week . The news also comes in conjunction with Suns annual JavaOne developers conference in San Francisco . 1
+1048 The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night , with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination 's view on issues but that are not binding on churches . On Wednesday , attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues , but are not binding on individual churches . 1
+1049 "He cut his rating for XL shares to "" neutral "" from "" buy , "" and said the shares "" will not rebound quickly . """ "He cut his rating for XL shares from "" buy "" to "" neutral "" and said the shares would not "" rebound quickly "" ." 1
+1050 Igen 's stock closed $ 4.70 or nearly 13.7 percent higher at $ 39.10 on the Nasdaq market . The company 's shares surged $ 4.70 , or 13.7 percent , to $ 39.10 on the Nasdaq Stock Market yesterday . 1
+1051 This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved , investigation board member Steven Wallace said . This was a persistent problem which has not been solved , mechanically and physically , said board member Steven Wallace . 1
+1052 Advanced Micro Devices said Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering a high-end workstation based on AMD 's Opteron 200 Series . Fujitsu Siemens Computers on Tuesday made good on a promise to offer a workstation based on Advanced Micro Devices ' Opteron processor . 1
+1053 It will take time to oust die-hard remnants of Saddam Hussein 's deposed regime in Iraq , Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Tuesday . Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Tuesday it will take time to locate die-hard remnants of Saddam Hussein 's deposed regime in Iraq . 1
+1054 Ms Lanier 's first heart tumour was removed from the upper part of her heart in 1997 , returning in 1999 , in 2001 and again this year . Her first heart tumor was removed in 1997 in the upper part of her heart , but it returned in 1999 , 2001 , and again this year . 1
+1055 On May 22 , 2002 , a man walking his dog came across some of Levy 's bones in Washington 's Rock Creek Park . On May 22 , 2002 , the first of Levy 's weathered bones were found in Washington 's Rock Creek Park . 1
+1056 Democrats now hope to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and to create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent . But he said labor wanted other senators to increase the value of awards proposed by Hatch and create a mechanism to ensure the fund remains solvent . 1
+1057 Both strain 121 and Pyrolobus belong to a branch on the tree of life known as the archaea . Both Strain 121 and Pyrolobus fumarii are members of the unusual life domain known as Archaea . 1
+1058 These days , even death penalty proponents in the Legislature say they are solidly outnumbered by opponents . These days , death-penalty backers in the legislature acknowledge that they are outnumbered . 1
+1059 At issue is the scholarship program that helps high-achieving students pay for studies in fields such as business or engineering , but not theology . At issue in yesterday 's case is a Washington state scholarship program that helps high-achieving students pay for studies in fields such as business or engineering , but not theology . 1
+1060 We 're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it 's the right thing to do , company spokesman Michael Mudd said yesterday . We 're making these commitments first and foremost because we think it 's the right thing to do , said Michael Mudd , spokesman for the company . 1
+1061 He told FBI agents that he shot Dennehy after the player tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit . Carlton Dotson , Dennehy ’ s former teammate , reportedly told FBI agents he shot Dennehy after the player tried to shoot him , according to the arrest warrant affidavit . 1
+1062 Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise . Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used . 1
+1063 The agency said it would not release the name of the person involved because he is a minor . The agency said it had no plans to release the name of the teenager involved because he was a minor . 1
+1064 The Bush administration blames Hussein loyalists and foreign Muslim militants who have entered Iraq to fight U.S. troops for the wave of bombings and guerrilla attacks . The Bush administration blames the wave of bombings and guerrilla attacks on Saddam loyalists and foreign Muslim militants who have entered Iraq to fight U.S. troops . 1
+1065 One , Fort Carson-based Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , had been on his way home to attend his mother 's funeral in Pennsylvania . Sgt. Ernest Bucklew , 33 , was coming home from Iraq to bury his mother in Pennsylvania . 1
+1066 Analysts spent yesterday running the red pen through the accounts and are expected to announce more cuts to their valuations . Analysts spent yesterday running the red pen through the accounts and are expected to announce further cuts to the company 's value . 1
+1067 The row intensified after Culture Minister Jean-Jacques Aillagon said the government would go ahead with planned cuts to unemployment benefits despite howls of protest from actors . The move came after Culture Minister Jean-Jacques Aillagon announced the government would impose cuts to unemployment benefits despite howls of protest from actors . 1
+1068 From Florida to Alaska , thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights , including same-sex marriages . Thousands of revellers , celebrating the decision , vowed to push for more legal rights , including same-sex marriages . 1
+1069 The Foundation said telephone support would cost $ 39.95 per incident . The group is also offering end user telephone support for $ 39.95 per incident . 1
+1070 It is the first major industrial plant for Leighton as project manager . It is the first major industrial plant project that Leighton has managed . 1
+1071 The settlement taking effect this week was reached less than two months after O 'Malley took the helm of the nation 's fourth-largest archdiocese . The $ 85 million agreement was reached in September , less than two months after Archbishop Sean O 'Malley took over as leader of the nation 's fourth-largest diocese . 1
+1072 But for a meaningful dialogue to begin , cross-border terrorism should end and terror infrastructure must be dismantled . But for a meaningful dialogue to begin , cross-border terrorism should end and its infrastructure should be dismantled . 1
+1073 The blast occurred at 5 a.m. in the capital 's Al-Bayaa district , police said . The 5 a.m. blast occurred in the city 's Al Bayaa district . 1
+1074 The report finds that 6.5 percent of American adults were diagnosed with diabetes in 2002 compared with 5.1 percent in 1997 . In a special section on diabetes , the report notes that 6.5 percent of American adults were diagnosed with diabetes in 2002 , compared to 5.1 percent in 1997 . 1
+1075 The company has 30 days to respond to the charges before the FCC makes a final ruling . AT & T has 30 days to respond to the charges before the F.C.C. issues a final order . 1
+1076 The study results were presented Tuesday at a meeting of the American Thoracic Society in Seattle , and will be published in this week 's New England Journal of Medicine . The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow 's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine . 1
+1077 The defense cannot appeal Roush 's ruling until after the trial . Defense lawyers cannot appeal the ruling until after trial , in the appellate courts . 1
+1078 Lovett 's father , Ron Lovett , issued a statement apologising for his son 's behaviour . The father , Ron Lovett , issued a statement through a family member Monday , apologizing for his son 's behavior . 1
+1079 "Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what "" all the fuss "" was over appointing a gay bishop , but urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate ." South Africa 's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a gay bishop , but he has urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate . 1
+1080 This sale is part of our efforts to simplify our Foodservice Products business and improve its cost structure , said Gary Costley , Multifoods chairman and chief executive . This sale is part of our efforts to simplify our Foodservice Products business and improve its cost structure , chairman and CEO Gary Costley said in a statement . 1
+1081 The study adds to the evidence that diet might affect a person 's chances of developing the mind-robbing disease that affects 4 million Americans . The research adds to the evidence that diet may affect a person 's chances of developing the mind-robbing disease that afflicts more than four million North Americans . 1
+1082 But they did not , as of the time of this particular tragic event , provide the security we had requested , Jordan said . But they did not , as of the time of this tragic event , provide the additional security we requested . 1
+1083 Voters in Cleveland Heights , Ohio , approved a proposal allowing same-sex couples - and also unmarried heterosexual couples - to officially register as domestic partners . Voters in Cleveland Heights , Ohio , were asked to decide whether to allow same-sex couples - and also unmarried heterosexual couples - to officially register as domestic partners . 1
+1084 State air regulators and three automakers have settled a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , a spokesman for California 's air board said Monday . State air regulators and three automakers have agreed to settle a lawsuit challenging the nation 's toughest auto emissions program , according to a spokesman for California 's air board . 1
+1085 Sales -- a figure watched closely as a barometer of health -- rose 5 percent instead of falling as many industry experts predicted . It also disclosed that sales -- a figure closely watched by analysts as a barometer of its health -- were significantly higher than industry experts expected . 1
+1086 The third case involved contracts signed by Sierra Pacific Resources SRP.N utility Nevada Power Co. and two municipal utilities . A separate case seeking to renegotiate contracts was filed by Sierra Pacific Resources SRP.N utility Nevada Power Co. and two municipal utilities . 1
+1087 The work appears in the Oct. 22 / 29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association . The study appears in Wednesday 's Journal of the American Medical Association ( news - web sites ) . 1
+1088 The significant highs Beijing chalked up before APEC was China 's first space mission on October 15 . One of the significant highs Beijing chalked up before APEC was Chinas first space mission on Oct 15 . 1
+1089 Microsoft has identified the freely distributed Linux software as one of the biggest threats to its sales . The company has publicly identified Linux as one of its biggest competitive threats . 1
+1090 It also said it would reconsider its support for the 2003 show , which took place last month . The company added that it would reevaluate its commitment to the remaining New York show , which took place last month . 1
+1091 If no candidate wins 50 percent plus one in today 's election , the top two will meet in a runoff June 3 . If no candidate wins more than 50 percent of the vote , the top two vote-getters are headed to a runoff on June 3 . 1
+1092 The bomb exploded in Helmand province aboard a bus en route to the provincial capital , Lashkar Gah , according to news agency reports . The bomb exploded in Helmand Province aboard a bus headed for the provincial capital , Lashkar Gah , according to wire reports . 1
+1093 The UMass president has acknowledged talking to him once since he went on the lam in 1995 , just before federal indictments were handed down . The UMass president , who testified before a congressional committee last week , has acknowledged talking to him once since he went on the lam in 1995 . 1
+1094 Air Commodore Pietsch said a 9-11 style aircraft suicide attack was the key concern . Air Commodore Dave Pietsch said the main concern was a September 11-style aircraft suicide attack . 1
+1095 The report was sponsored by the Computer & Communications Industry Association ( CCIA ) . The paper was released by the Computer and Communications Industry Association in Washington . 1
+1096 While the rest of America grapples with an economic downturn , recession has become a permanent way of life for much of rural America , Edwards said in a speech . While the rest of America grapples with an economic downturn , recession has become a permanent way of life for much of rural America . 1
+1097 First , the target was not clear . . . we should have authentic evidence of the target that they really hate Islam , he said . "In jihad , the target must be clear , meaning that we should have authentic evidence of the target that they really hate Islam , "" Imron said ." 1
+1098 Dogs , he said , are second only to humans in the thoroughness of medical understanding and research . He said that dogs are second only to humans in terms of being the subject of medical research . 1
+1099 I really liked him and I still do , Cohen Alon told the Herald yesterday . And I really liked him , and I still do . 1
+1100 Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia remembers how he and his friends used to have to sneak around the school yard to speak Spanish . Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia says when he was growing up , he wasn 't allowed to speak Spanish at school . 1
+1101 Microsoft will pay Time Warner AOL $ 750 million to settle an outstanding antitrust suit brought by Time Warner 's Netscape division . Microsoft on Thursday agreed to pay AOL Time Warner $ 750 million to settle AOL Time Warner 's private monopoly lawsuit against Microsoft . 1
+1102 UN armored personnel carriers trained machine guns on Bunia 's main street but did not open fire . Uruguayan armoured personnel carriers trained mounted machine guns down Bunia 's empty main street , but they were under orders not to open fire . 1
+1103 In version 4.1 , a new web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning interface speeds up the flow of information between workstations and the server . Openexchange Server 4.1 includes a web-based distributed authoring and versioning ( WebDAV ) interface and Outlook connector to speed information flows . 1
+1104 Antonio Monteiro de Castro , 58 , currently director of the group ’ s Latin America & Caribbean operations , will become chief operating officer from the same date . BAT also said Antonio Monteiro de Castro , director for Latin America and the Caribbean , would become chief operating officer on January 1 , 2004 . 1
+1105 "The government began on September 1 to add the word "" Taiwan "" in English to the cover of new passport , a decision slammed by Beijing ." The government recently added the word ' Taiwan ' in English to the cover of its new passports , a move slammed by Beijing . 1
+1106 Pollack said yesterday the plaintiffs failed to show that Merrill and Blodget directly caused their losses . Basically , the plaintiffs did not show that omissions in Merrill 's research caused the claimed losses . 1
+1107 Ms O 'Hare will take time off from studying history at New York University to be in Australia during October for national breast cancer awareness week . Ms O 'Hare , who has taken time out from studying history at New York University , will be in Australia throughout October in which is national breast cancer awareness week . 1
+1108 Hurricane Claudette moved toward the Texas coast on Tuesday and was expected to strengthen before making landfall later in the day , forecasters said . The US National Hurricane Center said the hurricane was heading toward the Texas coast and could strengthen before it hits land later in the day . 1
+1109 This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar , announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society . This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar , Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday . 1
+1110 They were tossed around like feathers , Gordon said . The concrete barriers ( between lanes ) were being tossed around like feathers . 1
+1111 BAT BATS.L also said Managing Director Paul Adams would step up to chief executive from January 1 , 2004 , to ease the transition . As part of the changes BAT said managing director , Paul Adams , 50 , would become chief executive from January 1 . 1
+1112 Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism , Mr Howard said . Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism , he said . 1
+1113 Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc . , where he was vice president and chief technology and information officer . Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital , where he served as chief technology and information officer . 1
+1114 Only one test , the effect on financial services , was deemed to be passed . Only the positive effect on the financial services industry was assured , he said . 1
+1115 Knight agreed to a two-year , $ 2.38 million contract that included a $ 300,000 signing bonus . ESPN reported that Knight 's two-year deal is worth $ 2.38 million , including a $ 300,000 signing bonus . 1
+1116 The prosecutor said the company knowingly underestimated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) the number of safety complaints involving the device . They said the company knowingly underestimated to the FDA the number of safety complaints involving the device . 1
+1117 We 're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible , Kennedy said . There 's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible , Commissioner Susan Kennedy said . 1
+1118 Officials said it will take lengthy testing to determine if all anthrax spores have been killed . Still , officials said it will take several more months of testing to determine whether the anthrax spores have been successfully killed . 1
+1119 "EDS said that it was "" responding to a subpoena and providing documents and information to the SEC "" ." "EDS is "" in the process of responding to a subpoena and providing documents and information to the SEC , "" the company said ." 1
+1120 It is not clear whether the apology was written on the orders of Mr Blair or at Mr Campbell 's initiative . "It is not clear whether the apology to Sir Richard - known as "" C "" - was written on the orders of the Prime Minister or on Mr Campbell 's own initiative ." 1
+1121 Trailing Arsenal by eight points two months ago , United rallied from its worst start since 1989 with an unbeaten streak stretching back to Dec. 26 . Trailing the Londoners by eight points two months ago , United rallied from its worst league start since 1989 with an unbeaten streak starting Dec. 26 . 1
+1122 Deputies said the incident began at 9 : 40 a.m. when deputies received a phone call from a person requesting assistance regarding a domestic disturbance at 54346 Avenida Velasco . The incident began at 9 : 40 a.m. when deputies said they received a phone call requesting assistance with a domestic disturbance at the home in the 54-300 block of Avenida Velasco . 1
+1123 The Russell 2000 index , the barometer of smaller company stocks , fell 2.52 to 410.23 . The Russell 2000 index , which tracks smaller company stocks , fell 1.40 , or 0.3 percent , to 408.83 . 1
+1124 Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents , or 3 percent , to close at $ 21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange . Halliburton shares fell 54 cents , or 2.4 percent , to $ 21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade . 1
+1125 He also recruited others to participate in the scheme by convincing them to receive fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered for himself . He also recruited other people to take delivery of fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered . 1
+1126 "Goldman Sachs said : "" We believe this is the right decision for the company , for its employees and for its creditors . """ We believe this is the right decision for the company ( Jinro ) , for its employees and for its creditors , it said . 1
+1127 Allegiant shares rose $ 4 , or $ 17.2 percent , to $ 27.43 in Thursday morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market . Allegiant 's stock closed Wednesday at $ 23.40 , up 64 cents , in trading on the Nasdaq market . 1
+1128 Jim Williams , director of the US-VISIT project , said that by the middle of November , many arriving passengers in Atlanta will be fingerprinted and photographed . Jim Williams , director of the US-VISIT project , said that by the middle of November , inspectors will be fingerprinting and photographing many foreign passengers arriving in Atlanta . 1
+1129 "In one scene from the film 's final script , Reagan says of AIDS patients , "" They that live in sin shall die in sin . """ "In one scene the film showed Mr Reagan 's character saying of Aids patients : "" They that live in sin shall die in sin . """ 1
+1130 "The pill , which they call the "" polypill , "" would contain aspirin , a cholesterol-lowering drug , three blood pressure-lowering drugs at half the standard dose and folic acid ." The ingredients of such a polypill would contain aspirin , a cholesterol-lowering statin , three blood pressure-lowering agents in half dose , and folic acid . 1
+1131 Laotian officials yesterday called on France , the former colonial power , to help the country find an alternative investor to EdF . Lao officials on Friday called on France , its former colonial ruler , to help the country find an alternative investor to replace EdF . 1
+1132 Loan losses , investment writedowns and legal costs led to the largest-ever loss for a European bank last year . Loan losses , investment writedowns and legal costs led to the loss last year , the largest ever for a European bank . 1
+1133 Handspring 's shareholders will receive 0.09 Palm shares ( and no shares of PalmSource ) for each share of Handspring common stock they own . The transaction will grant Handspring stockholders 0.09 of a share of Palm--and no shares of PalmSource--for each share of Handspring common stock . 1
+1134 I don 't think he 's been that good from the get-go , said Limbaugh . "This is what Limbaugh actually said about McNabb : "" I don 't think he 's been that good from the get-go ." 1
+1135 To be wedged between these two monsters and hold as well as we did makes it that much better , said Rory Bruer , Sony head of distribution . To be wedged between these two monsters and hold as well as we did makes it that much better . 1
+1136 This is my sweatshirt which my brother Jaafar used to borrow from me all the time , said Mekki . "One villager , Ali Mekki , said : "" This is my sweatshirt which my brother Jaafar used to borrow from me all the time . """ 1
+1137 Thursday , U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper will consider the second motion . U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper is to consider the motions Thursday . 1
+1138 The supercomputer is actually an eServer and storage system with a peak speed of 7.3 trillion calculations per second . It 's a cluster of 44 IBM servers with a peak speed of 7.3 trillion calculations per second . 1
+1139 The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security , said the administration , part of the Homeland Security Department . The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security , they said . 1
+1140 Expenses are expected to be approximately $ 2.3 billion , at the high end of the previous expectation of $ 2.2-to- $ 2.3 billion . Spending on research and development is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , compared with the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion . 1
+1141 America has accused Syria of not doing enough to prevent foreign fighters infiltrating through its eastern border into Iraq to attack U.S.-led coalition forces . US officials accuse regional states , particularly Syria , of not doing enough to prevent foreign fighters from entering Iraq to attack US-led coalition forces . 1
+1142 Elwin Hermanson and the SaskParty would put the future of our Crown corporations — and our economy — at risk , ” the platform reads . "Elwin Hermanson and the Sask . Party would put the future of our Crown corporations - and our economy - at risk . """ 1
+1143 They also showed the greatest increase in early rapid head growth compared with those children with milder forms of the disorder . Those children later diagnosed with the most severe autism showed the greatest increase in early rapid head growth compared to those children with milder forms of the disorder . 1
+1144 Site Finder has been visited 65 million times since its introduction , Galvin said . Through Sunday , Sept . 21 , Site Finder has been visited over 65 million times by Internet users . 1
+1145 Djerejian said that in the last month Syria has taken steps in response to the pressure , such as relocating the militant group offices out of Damascus . Mr Djerejian said that in the past month Syria had taken some steps in response to the pressure , such as moving the militant group offices out of Damascus . 1
+1146 Bryant previously said that hike had a greater impact on demand than officials expected . Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected . 1
+1147 Agrawal said her research neither suggests nor indicates PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women . "She continued : "" Our research neither suggests nor indicates that PCO / PCOS causes lesbianism , only that PCO / PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women ." 1
+1148 "Writing for the minority , Justice John Paul Stevens said the interrogation was akin to "" an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods . """ "Justice John Paul Stevens compared the interrogation to "" an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods . """ 1
+1149 The Memory Stick Pro Duo card will be theoretically able to transfer data at a rate of up to 20 megabytes per second under optimal conditions , according to Sony . It will theoretically be able to transfer data at a rate of up to 20 megabytes per second under optimal conditions , according to Sony . 1
+1150 Westfield also will continue discussions over the other co-owned centres , such as Knox City in Melbourne , where Deutsche Bank owns a 50 per cent stake . Westfield also will continue discussions about the other co-owned centres such as Knox City in Melbourne , half-owned by Deutsche Bank . 1
+1151 These are real crimes that hurt a lot of people . These are real crimes that disrupt the lives of real people , Smith said . 1
+1152 Her lawyer Donald Levine told The Telegraph she had been offered $ US250,000 to tell her story exclusively to Australian TV . Mr Levine said she had been offered $ 400,000 to tell her story to an Australian TV network . 1
+1153 While rising consumer confidence is welcomed , it is not a component of gross domestic product , whereas new home sales are . While news on consumer confidence rising is welcomed , it is not a factor in determining gross domestic product whereas new home sales do . 1
+1154 Historians believe it was carrying 9 tons of gold coins aimed at buying the loyalty of the Duke of Savoy , a potential ally in southeastern France . Historians believe that the 157-foot warship was carrying 9 tons of gold coins to buy the loyalty of the Duke of Savoy , a potential ally in southeastern France . 1
+1155 Both markets rallied this past week on bets the Fed will lower rates at its next meetings on June 24-25 . Both markets rallied last week on bets the Fed will lower rates at its next meeting June 24 and 25 . 1
+1156 Doctors have speculated that the body ’ s own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow . Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow . 1
+1157 The Oct. 9 hearing date is two days after the Lakers open their pre-season with two games in Hawaii . Bryant 's hearing date falls two days after the Lakers open the preseason with two games in Hawaii . 1
+1158 "A police spokesman confirmed : "" Greater Manchester Police , with the support of the German authorities and the FBI , have arrested Toby Studabaker in Frankfurt , Germany . """ Greater Manchester Police , with the support of German authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have now arrested Toby Studabaker in Frankfurt , Germany , a police spokeswoman said . 1
+1159 US military officials say rotor wash from the helicopter might have blown down the banner . "US officials said downward "" rotor wash "" generated by the hovering helicopter stripped the flag from the tower ." 1
+1160 The final report on the investigation could take as long as a year , Engleman said at a news briefing . Engleman said the final report on the investigation could take as long as a year . 1
+1161 Doctors had planned to deliver him two weeks early , on or around November 14 . A Caesarean had originally been planned in mid- November , two weeks early . 1
+1162 The study indicated that men who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop prostate cancer . Those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop serious prostate cancer in later life . 1
+1163 The Portuguese weather service said Europe 's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot , dry air moving from the southeast . The heatwave was due to a mass of hot , dry air from the southeast , said Mario Almeida of Portugal 's weather service . 1
+1164 "The other 24 members are split between representatives of the securities industry and so-called "" public "" board members ." Of the 24 directors who are not exchange executives , half are representatives of the securities industry and half are designated public members . 1
+1165 "Mr Alibek said : "" Our outcomes are very encouraging ." Our outcomes are very encouraging , George Mason researcher Ken Alibek said . 1
+1166 "A spokesman said : "" Since November , we have co-operated fully with the police ." "It added it had "" co-operated fully "" with police since November ." 1
+1167 "It indicates , Roberts said , "" that terrorists really don 't care who they attack ." It also indicates the terrorists really don 't care who they attack . 1
+1168 The traditional Mediterranean diet puts the emphasis on vegetables , legumes , fruits , nuts , cereals and olive oil . The traditional Mediterranean diet contains many components , including a high intake of fruits and vegetables , nuts and cereals , and olive oil . 1
+1169 She and her husband left behind two sons : Robert , who was six , and Michael , who was 10 . The couple left behind two boys , Robert , 6 , and Michael , 10 . 1
+1170 Ultimately , she will earn more than the $ 900,000 that Kenny Perry got for winning the PGA Tour event . But she 'll earn more than the $ 900000 ( about R7.5-million ) Kenny Perry got for winning . 1
+1171 The rapper 's lawyer , Mark Gann , didn 't return calls for comment . The 27-year-old rapper 's attorney in the civil matter , Mark Gann , did not return calls for comment . 1
+1172 That triggered a 47-hour police standoff that inconvenienced thousands of commuters , as traffic backed up in Downtown Washington and northern Virginia . His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia . 1
+1173 The news service reports wages among all nongovernment workers rose an average 2.7 percent from July 2002 through June 2003 , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , wages among all nongovernment workers rose an average 2.7 percent from July 2002 through June 2003 . 1
+1174 By March 2003 , 67 percent of broadband users connected using cable modems , compared with 28 percent using DSL . In March 2002 , 63 percent of home broadband users connected via cable modem ; 34 percent used a DSL service . 1
+1175 Australians are very upset and angry by what took place . . . upset because innocent people lost their lives , he said . "Asked how his nation felt , he replied : "" Australians are very upset and angry by what took place . . . upset because innocent people lost their lives . """ 1
+1176 From Justin to Kelly , a romance starring American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and runnerup Justin Guarini , opened at No. 11 with $ 2.9-million. "From Justin to Kelly , a romance starring "" American Idol "" winner Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini , bombed with just $ 2.9 million , opening at No. 11 ." 1
+1177 Veritas will also expand its storage resource management ( SRM ) suite with the Precise StorageCentral software , focused on file and quota management in Windows environments . The first product , StorageCentral , is entry-level storage resource management ( SRM ) software focused on file and quota management in Windows environments . 1
+1178 The new servers will run either Linux or the x86 version of Solaris , he said . The servers can run Solaris x86 operating system or the standard Linux operating system . 1
+1179 A few miles further east is Tehuacan , where corn may first have been domesticated 4,000 years ago . A few miles west are the pyramids of Teotihuacan , where corn may first have been domesticated 4,000 years ago . 1
+1180 Hundreds of people have signed petitions calling for Dr Kelly 's resignation for his handling of allegedly sexually abusive priests . Hundreds of people have signed petitions calling for Archbishop Thomas Kelly 's resignation for his handling of the crisis . 1
+1181 Both devices implement the v1.2 standard 's eSCO facility to provide the basis for new cordless telephony applications . BlueCore3 also implements v1.2 's eSCO facility to provide the basis for advanced cordless telephony applications for Bluetooth transmission . 1
+1182 The first time was in 1999 , when Bashir replaced the former leader of JI , Abdullah Sungkar , who had died . The first time in 1999 was when Bashir replaced JI 's former leader , Abdullah Sungkar , who had died . 1
+1183 Former roommate and teammate Carlton Dotson , 21 , was arrested and charged with murder July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him . Dotson , 21 , was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him . 1
+1184 Three other fires in or near the park were contained on Wednesday . Two fires inside the park and one just outside the park were contained Wednesday afternoon . 1
+1185 The Vatican devised a mini-lift to allow the pope to get on and off helicopters . The Vatican has devised a mini-lift to allow John Paul to board and descend from the helicopter without tackling stairs . 1
+1186 "Mr. Suen said this evening , after the ruling , that Hong Kong 's cabinet would meet "" very soon "" to decide whether to resume construction ." "Michael Suen , the secretary for housing , planning and lands , said after the ruling that Hong Kong 's cabinet would meet "" very soon "" to decide whether to resume construction ." 1
+1187 Geraldine Andrews , the pastor 's daughter-in-law , said Robinson recently took her daughter out of a mental health facility . Geraldine Andrews , Reynolds ' daughter-in-law and a friend of Wilson 's family , said Robinson had recently taken Wilson out of a mental health facility . 1
+1188 Some psychiatrists , Dr. Lieberman among them , noted that other studies of S.S.R.I. ' s in children had also failed to find large differences in effectiveness between the drugs and placebos . Lieberman and other psychiatrists noted that other studies of SSRIs in children also have failed to find large differences in effectiveness between the drugs and placebos . 1
+1189 "In Montana , tensions were high yesterday morning as officials prepared for what one official called an "" ugly "" forecast : more dry lightning and windstorms ." In Montana , tension was high Friday morning as officials prepared for what one official called an ``ugly ' ' forecast : more dry lightning and wind storms . 1
+1190 After posting $ 3 million bail , Jackson flew to Las Vegas , where he had been working on a video . Since posting a $ 3 million bond , Jackson has been keeping a low profile in Las Vegas , where he had been filming a music video . 1
+1191 Still , analysts said they were disappointed by the company 's 68 million pretax charge for weather-related and test failure costs on its Polar Tanker crude oil tanker program . Analysts also said they were disappointed by the company 's $ 68 million pre-tax charge for weather-related and overhead costs on its Polar Tanker crude oil tanker program . 1
+1192 In addition , UDDI will have to significantly be improved to handle those aspects of SOAs . Even then , UDDI will have to be improved to handle those features . 1
+1193 In fresh bloodshed last night , four Palestinian militants were killed by an explosion in the Gaza Strip , Palestinian witnesses and medics said . On Sunday , four Palestinian militants were killed by an explosion in the northern Gaza Strip . 1
+1194 Warden Gene Fischi said the two inmates broke a 12-by-18-inch cell window , threw a mattress to the ground , and shimmied down the makeshift rope to a second-story roof . Jail warden Gene Fischi said said Selenski and Bolton broke their 12-inch-by-18-inch cell window , threw a mattress to the ground and shimmied down the rope to a second-story roof . 1
+1195 They described the abductor as a Hispanic man in his 30s or early 40s , 5-feet-2 to 5-feet-5 , weighing about 160 pounds . They described the intruder as being in his 30s to early 40s , from 5-feet-2 to 5-feet-5-inches tall , weighing about 160 pounds . 1
+1196 "He said it was a movie "" meant to inspire , not offend "" ." "He said yesterday that the film is "" meant to inspire , not offend . """ 1
+1197 Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister , Mahmoud Abbas , in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday . On Wednesday next week , Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba , Jordan . 1
+1198 "Ultimately , however , Mrs Clinton decided she still loved her husband – although "" as a wife , I wanted to wring Bill 's neck "" ." "She says she stayed in the marriage because she still loved him , although , "" as a wife , I wanted to wring Bill 's neck "" ." 1
+1199 At 12 months there was still a difference in function , although it was not a significant one . At 12 months , there was still a difference between the groups , but it was not considered significant . 1
+1200 RAAF officers said yesterday a fully armed F / A-18 Hornet fighter-bomber was positioned to intercept the intruder . Air Commodore Dave Pietsche said RAAF controllers had positioned a fully armed F / A-18 Hornet fighter to prepare to intercept the aircraft . 1
+1201 They certainly reveal a very close relationship between Boeing and senior Washington officials . The e-mails reveal the close relationship between Boeing and the Air Force . 1
+1202 AMD made the announcement on Tuesday at the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston . The Sunnyvale , Calif . , chipmaker announced its plans Tuesday at the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston . 1
+1203 Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil , solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain products . Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated , solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain products . 1
+1204 Shares of Corixa were gaining 71 cents , or 10 % , to $ 7.91 on the Nasdaq . In late-morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market , Corixa was up 74 cents , or 10 % , at $ 7.94 . 1
+1205 Small-business customers paying $ 1,200 to $ 3,200 a year could save $ 60 to $ 120 . Small-business customers paying between $ 1,200 and $ 3,200 a year would save between $ 60 and $ 120 per year , the commission estimated . 1
+1206 The minister said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14-member cell believed to have carried out the five almost simultaneous attacks in Casablanca on Friday night . He said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14 bombers who launched five almost simultaneous raids Friday night . 1
+1207 The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer , at music festivals in Britain . The world 's first portal potty was soon to be rolled out at summer festivals in Great Britain . 1
+1208 I carried 100 percent of the votes in San Jose -- of all the Austrian-born body builders , Schwarzenegger said during the benefit at the Fairmont Hotel . I carried 100 percent of the votes in San Jose - of all the Austrian-born body builders , Schwarzenegger quipped . 1
+1209 Dubbed Project Mad Hatter , the Linux-based desktop is being promoted by Sun as a more secure and less expensive alternative to Windows . Designed to compete with Microsoft Corp. , Project Mad Hatter is being positioned by Sun as a cheaper , secure alternative desktop operating system to Microsoft 's various desktop offerings . 1
+1210 It was going to involve others , said prosecutor Kenneth Karas at a Jan. 30 court hearing , reports the Associated Press . It was going to involve others , federal prosecutor Kenneth Karas said at a Jan. 30 court hearing , without further elaboration . 1
+1211 It was third time lucky for Hempleman-Adams , 46 , after two previous abandoned attempts to make ballooning history . It was third time lucky for the 46-year-old explorer who twice had to abandon attempts to make ballooning history . 1
+1212 In fact , Fatima Haque 's prom tonight had practically everything one might expect on one of a teenage girl 's most important nights . In fact , Fatima Haque 's prom had practically everything one might expect on one of the most important nights of a teenage girl 's year . 1
+1213 He has been at UCSD since 1991 and was appointed chancellor in 1996 , after spending 22 years with AT & T Bell Labs , where he worked on superconductors and other materials . Dynes has been at UC San Diego since 1991 after spending 22 years with AT & T Bell Labs , where he worked on superconductors and other materials . 1
+1214 The stock rose $ 2.11 , or about 11 percent , to close on Friday at $ 21.51 on the New York Stock Exchange . PG & E Corp. shares jumped $ 1.63 or 8 percent to $ 21.03 on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday . 1
+1215 She had only a single condition , that the book not be published until her death . She insisted , though , that it not be published until after her death . 1
+1216 Former company chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors . Last week , former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government 's investigation . 1
+1217 The plan is to convert half of its eight million local phone lines within the next six years . Sprint plans to move half of its 8 million local lines from hard-wired circuits to packet networks in the next six years . 1
+1218 But they did not , as of the time of this particular tragic event , provide the security we had requested , Mr Jordan said . They did not ... provide the security that we had requested , Jordan said in a CBS interview . 1
+1219 Avery Dennison estimated second-quarter revenue between $ 1.2 billion and $ 1.23 billion , up 14 percent to 16 percent from a year earlier . The company estimated second-quarter revenue of $ 1.2 billion to $ 1.23 billion , up 14 percent to 16 percent from a year earlier . 1
+1220 If Fortigel , a testosterone gel , had been approved , Cellegy would have reached profitability by the second half of 2004 , Mr. Juelis said . If Fortigel had been approved , Cellegy would have reached profitability by the second half of 2004 , said Richard Juelis , chief financial officer . 1
+1221 But an agency employee lent the tape to a friend , who lent it to Mr. Gonzalez . An ad agency employee gave the copy to a friend , who passed the movie to Gonzalez , prosecutors said . 1
+1222 Due to economic and creative realities , many key people will not be returning , producer David E. Kelley said in a statement . Due to economic and creative realities , many key people will not be returning , including Dylan , Kelley said Monday . 1
+1223 Prairie dogs sold as exotic pets are believed to have been infected in an Illinois pet shop by a Gambian giant rat imported from Africa . Prairie dogs are believed to have become infected in a pet shop through a Gambian rat imported from Africa . 1
+1224 The events mark the latest twists in an unfolding scandal involving a form of trading that takes advantage of delays in the ways funds are priced . The charges would mark the latest effort to crack down on a form of trading that takes advantage of delays in the ways funds are priced . 1
+1225 The number of lung transplantations also increased from 30 to 64 , and the mean waiting time on the transplant list decreased from 290 days to 87 days . The number of lung transplants also increased from 30 to 64 and the average waiting time for a lung fell from 290 days to 87 days . 1
+1226 Advanced Micro Devices Inc . Tuesday introduced its Athlon MP 2800 + processor for entry-level one- and two-way servers and workstations . Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday launched its newest Athlon chip for workstations and servers . 1
+1227 Though she defeated Williams on May 17 in the semifinals at Rome , Mauresmo isn 't favored today . Even though she defeated Williams on May 17 in the semifinals at Rome , Mauresmo cannot be favored in this match . 1
+1228 As a result of the decision , Brown said CareFirst subscribers won 't have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield nationwide and to international service providers . But if the trademark is withdrawn , subscribers won 't have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield nationwide and international service providers . 1
+1229 Then it temporarily retracts the hard drive 's read-write head until the system is stabilized again . When such acceleration occurs , the drive 's read / write head gets temporarily parked until the system is stabilised . 1
+1230 The poll shows Bill White supported by 53 percent of surveyed voters -- Orlando Sanchez by 35 percent . The latest 11 News / Houston Chronicle Poll shows White supported by 53 percent of surveyed voters , far ahead of Orlando Sanchez 's 35 percent . 1
+1231 The government recently shelved peace talks with the MILF , being brokered by Malaysia , after a string of attacks , including three bombings , on Mindanao . The government recently shelved peace talks being brokered by neighbouring Malaysia after a spate of attacks on Mindanao , including three deadly bombings , that it blamed on the MILF . 1
+1232 Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to these ( pension ) payments irrespective of the circumstances in which he left the company , Mr Argus said . Mr Gilbertson would have been entitled to those superannuation payments irrespective of the circumstances in which he left the company , he said . 1
+1233 He is suspected of being a key figure in Jemaah Islamiyah , the al-Qa 'eda-linked terror group which has been blamed for the bombings . Samudra , 32 , is suspected of being a key figure in the al-Qaida-linked terror group Jemaah Islamiyah , which has been blamed for carrying out the bombings . 1
+1234 "Mr. Day said that the consequences had been "" catastrophic "" for the women involved and for the many mixed-race children shunned in their communities ." "He said the consequences of the rapes had been "" catastrophic "" for the women involved and for the many mixed-race children they bore , who have been shunned in their communities ." 1
+1235 The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May . The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June , down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May , the Conference Board said . 1
+1236 A cul de sac with homes burned to the foundation was visible from above . A cul-de-sac with homes burned to their foundations was visible from above . 1
+1237 The billing mix-up , for between $ 100,000 and $ 250,000 , went unnoticed until after their legal defense fund paid out roughly $ 7 million in fees . The bill , for somewhere between $ 100,000 and $ 250,000 , went unnoticed until after the couple 's legal defense fund paid out roughly $ 7 million in fees . 1
+1238 His attorney said he is disputing the accusations through the securities dealers association 's hearing process . His attorney , Christopher Wilson , said Young is disputing the accusations through the NASD 's hearing process . 1
+1239 Douglas Robinson , a senior vice president of finance , will take over as chief financial officer on an interim basis . Douglas Robinson , CA senior vice president , finance , will fill the position in the interim . 1
+1240 United States State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said : ' It is our judgment that the possible avenues to a peaceful resolution were not fully explored at the Tokyo conference . It 's our judgment that the possible avenues to a peaceful resolution were not fully explored at the Tokyo conference , US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said . 1
+1241 Amazon also reported that the New York Attorney General 's office had settled civil fraud charges with one of the spoofers it identified . Amazon and the New York attorney general 's office have already settled with one of the alleged e-mail forgers . 1
+1242 In the latest violence , insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad , killing one soldier . Early Monday , insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad , killing an American soldier . 1
+1243 Once converted , BayStar will own an aggregate of approximately 2.95 million shares of SCO common stock or 17.5 percent of the company 's outstanding shares . The investment gives Larkspur , Calif.-based BayStar more than 2.9 million shares of SCO common stock , or 17.5 percent of the company 's outstanding shares . 1
+1244 Change will take time , but is necessary for the nation 's largest home improvement store chain if it is to grow amid increasing competition , chief executive Bob Nardelli said . The change will take time , but Nardelli said it is necessary for the nation 's largest home improvement store chain if it is to grow amid increasing competition . 1
+1245 "The new version , W32 / Sobig.C-mm , had already reached a "" high level "" outbreak status by Monday , according to security analysts ." "Security analysts said the new version , W32 / Sobig.C-mm , had already reached a "" high level "" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday ." 1
+1246 If convicted of the spying charges , he could face the death penalty . The charges of espionage and aiding the enemy can carry the death penalty . 1
+1247 Police said they arrested a man on suspicion of burglary , which covers unauthorized entry . Mr Barschak was arrested on suspicion of burglary , which covers unauthorised entry . 1
+1248 Dennehy , who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the University of New Mexico Lobos for temper tantrums , had begun to read the Bible daily . Dennehy , who transferred to Baylor last year after getting kicked off the University of New Mexico Lobos for temper tantrums , became a born-again Christian in June 2002 . 1
+1249 We 're pleased with the judge 's decision , said Mark Herr , spokesman for Merrill Lynch . We are very pleased with the judge 's decision , Merrill said yesterday . 1
+1250 "From Justin to Kelly , starring "" American Idol "" winner Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini , opened at No. 11 with only $ 2.9 million ." From Justin to Kelly , a romance starring American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and runnerup Justin Guarini , opened at No. 11 with $ 2.9-million. 1
+1251 A more favorable job market was a major factor in the turnaround , said Lynn Franco , Director of the Conference Board Consumer Research Center . "An improving job market was a "" major factor , "" said Lynn Franco , director of the board 's consumer research center ." 1
+1252 The veteran rock group 's four-disc DVD set , called Four Flicks and due Nov. 11 from TGA Entertainment , is expected to be one of the holiday season 's top sellers . The Stone 's Four Flicks DVD , set to be released Nov. 11 from TGA Entertainment , is expected to be one of the holiday season 's best sellers . 1
+1253 Compounding the pain for bonds , housing starts jumped a strong 6.1 percent in May while industrial output edged up 0.1 percent , just beating forecasts of a flat outcome . Rubbing salt in the wounds , housing starts jumped a strong 6.1 percent in May while industrial output edged up 0.1 percent , just beating forecasts of a flat outcome . 1
+1254 Her body was found at the foot of a back staircase in the couple 's expensive home in Durham . Kathleen Peterson 's body was found in December 2001 at the bottom of a staircase in the couple 's home . 1
+1255 The euro was at 126.38 / 43 yen little changed from its late U.S. level of 126.35 yen but down sharply from around 127.60 yen the same time on Tuesday . The euro was around 126.50 yen compared to its late Tuesday U.S. level of 126.35 yen but down sharply from around 127.30 yen in early Asian trade on Tuesday . 1
+1256 The loss ends the run of four straight Williams vs. Williams major finals , all won by Serena . "The loss ends a run of four straight "" Sister Slam "" major finals — all won by Venus ' sister , Serena ." 1
+1257 It just seems like all the issues that we support , he doesn 't , said Gabriela Lemus of LULAC . It just seems like all the issues that we support he doesn 't , said Gabriela Lemus , the league 's director of policy and legislation . 1
+1258 The film is the second of a trilogy , which will wrap up in November with The Matrix Revolutions . " Reloaded is the second installment of a trilogy ; "" The Matrix Revolutions "" is slated for debut in November ." 1
+1259 ONA explicitly stated that it did not receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network was planning to mount an operation in Bali . But at no stage did ONA receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah was planning to mount an operation in Bali . 1
+1260 The state wanted every insurer doing business in California to turn over records of Holocaust-era insurance policies or risk losing its license to operate in the state . The state wanted any insurer doing business there to turn over records of Holocaust-era insurance policies or risk losing their license to do business in the state . 1
+1261 Certain to give Democrats hope was Bush 's hypothetical matchup with a generic Democrat ; the president prevailed 43 percent to 38 percent . In a Bush hypothetical matchup with a generic Democrat ; the president prevailed 43 to 38 percent . 1
+1262 Weather forecasters are sending out warnings for heavy rainfall that could wash out the tail end of the holiday weekend . Weather forecasters are warning of heavy rainfall that could wash out part of the holiday weekend . 1
+1263 Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter . Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had expected Kodak to earn 68 cents a share for the quarter . 1
+1264 For legal purposes , J.P. Morgan and Citigroup neither admit nor deny the SEC charges under the settlements . The banks did not admit or deny the SEC charges under the settlements . 1
+1265 Even as little as 2 or 3 grams of trans fat a day — a glazed doughnut has 4 grams — can increase health risks . Even as little as 2 or 3 grams of trans fat a day can increase the health risk . 1
+1266 During 2001 and 2002 , Morgenthau said , wire transfers from just four of Beacon Hill 's 40 accounts totaled more than $ 3.2 billion . Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $ 3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002 , Morgenthau said . 1
+1267 Also Wednesday , a minibus detonated a roadside bomb in a Baghdad traffic tunnel , killing two people and wounding two others , hospital officials said . Also today , a bomb explosion in a Baghdad traffic tunnel killed one civilian and wounded two others , Iraqi police said . 1
+1268 "Buchan responded by first noting that , in crafting the tax relief packages , "" the president has always had both the short-term and the long-term in mind . """ In crafting the tax relief packages , the president has always had both the short-term and the long-term in mind , Buchan said . 1
+1269 The Ottoman Dignity will carry the oil to a Turkish refinery on the Aegean coast . The cargo was to be taken to a Turkish refinery on the Aegean coast . 1
+1270 Sales fell to $ 3.3bn in 2002 as the bad news hit the US market . Sales fell to $ 3.3bn in 2002 , as the bad news from the Women 's Health Initiative hit the US market . 1
+1271 "According to SunnComm 's Peter Jacobs , "" MediaMax performs exactly as ' advertised ' to the companies who purchased it ." " MediaMax performs EXACTLY as advertised "" to the companies who purchased it , "" Jacobs said in the statement ." 1
+1272 Then , suddenly , the ONS reported a fresh 0.6 per cent slump in manufacturing output . The ONS this week reported a surprise 0.6 per cent fall in manufacturing output in August . 1
+1273 Qantas issued its second profit downgrade in six weeks yesterday , as the airline warned of more job cuts owing to the ongoing impact of SARS on passenger demand . Qantas yesterday issued its second profit downgrade in six weeks and warned of more job cuts as the continuing affect of the SARS scourge took its toll on passenger demand . 1
+1274 The company said industrywide sales of consumer film in China during April and May were nearly half of the amount sold during the same two months a year ago . It said sales of film in China during April and May were about half the amount sold in the year-ago period . 1
+1275 The Cleveland Cavaliers won the right to draft James by winning the NBA 's annual lottery Thursday night . "Such was the case Thursday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the "" LeBron James Lottery , "" otherwise known as the NBA draft lottery ." 1
+1276 The organizers of the University Games , which began Thursday , were hoping North Korea 's participation would help boost inter-Korean reconciliation in the leadup to this week 's summit . The organizers of the University Games were hoping North Korea 's participation would help boost inter-Korean reconciliation in the leadup to a crucial summit in Beijing this week . 1
+1277 Intel will use this advancement along with other innovations , such as strained silicon and tri-gate transistors , to extend transistor scaling and Moore 's Law , he added . Intel said it will use this advancement along with other innovations , such as strained silicon and tri-gate transistors , to extend transistor scaling and Moore 's Law ( define ) . 1
+1278 He explained that he found Antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 as a post-doctoral research assistant at England 's University of Bristol . He explained that he found antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 while a post-doctoral research assistant at Bristol University in Britain . 1
+1279 The Winston-Salem , North Carolina company opened six stores during the quarter , bringing the total to 282 . Six new Krispy Kreme stores were opened in the first quarter , bringing the total number of stores to 282 . 1
+1280 Such a step could put the issue before the UN Security Council . The matter could then be sent to the U.N. Security Council . 1
+1281 The study was published Thursday in The New England Journal of Medicine ( news - web sites ) . The study was published today in the New England Journal of Medicine . 1
+1282 A magnitude 8 quake hit the area Friday , setting off a fire in another tank that consumed 188,700 barrels , of crude oil . The magnitude 8 earthquake last Friday gutted another tank , consuming 188,700 barrels of crude oil . 1
+1283 Yunos allegedly prepared the bombs ' wiring while Al-Ghozi reportedly admitted preparing the switch on the alarm-clock triggers and packing the explosives , the prosecutors said . Yunos prepared the bombs ' wiring , and Ghozi admitted that he prepared the switch on the alarm-clock triggers and packed the explosives , the prosecutors said . 1
+1284 A 114-year-old Japanese woman who had assumed the title of the world 's oldest person last month died Thursday , a spokesperson for Hiroshima city said . A 114-year-old Japanese woman who just weeks ago assumed the title of the world 's oldest person died today , a Hiroshima official said . 1
+1285 All 180,000 DHS employees soon will receive a lapel pin and personalized certificate bearing the seal , DHS said . All 180,000 DHS employees will soon receive a DHS lapel pin and a personalized DHS certificate . 1
+1286 Until now , sales of the entertainment-oriented PCs have been limited to the United States , Canada and Korea . The computers are currently sold in Canada , the United States , and Korea . 1
+1287 State Education Commissioner Kent King said Wednesday that the scores on the Missouri Assessment Program tests disappointed him . Missouri Education Commissioner Kent King said he was disappointed by the scores . 1
+1288 His mother contacted the Federal Public Defender 's office in Sacramento , which has agreed to handle his surrender , she says . His family approached the federal defender 's office in Sacramento Friday about arranging his surrender . 1
+1289 Dean aides estimated the plan would cost about $ 88 billion annually , and Dean said he would pay for it by eliminating portions of Bush 's tax cuts . Dean said his plan would cost about $ 88 billion annually -- to be paid for by eliminating some of Bush 's tax cuts . 1
+1290 Meanwhile , Harrison said , investigators were working through the holiday to prevent a potential outbreak of the deadly disease and to calm public fears about the food supply . Investigators worked through the Christmas holiday to prevent a potential outbreak of the deadly disease and to calm public fears about the food supply , Harrison said . 1
+1291 The bodies of 17 undocumented immigrants who suffocated in a stifling trailer were discovered yesterday at a south Texas truck stop where smugglers had abandoned them . The bodies of 18 illegal Mexican immigrants who died from suffocation and heat exhaustion were discovered on Wednesday in a packed tractor trailer abandoned at a rest stop . 1
+1292 If convicted of violating the Truth in Domain Names Act , Zuccarini could face up to four years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine . If convicted under the new law , Zuccarini faces a maximum of four years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine . 1
+1293 "Dewhurst 's proposal calls for an abrupt end to the controversial "" Robin Hood "" plan for school finance ." "The committee would propose a replacement for the "" Robin Hood "" school finance system ." 1
+1294 Lawmakers at the closed-door hearing focused on the National Intelligence Estimate reports on Iraq 's chemical , biological and nuclear weapons programs . Lawmakers on the House panel will question intelligence analysts at the closed-door hearing about the factors that went into compiling the National Intelligence Estimate reports on Iraq 's weapons programs . 1
+1295 "One of the 14 Kurds pointed at the word "" refugee "" in an English / Turkish dictionary ." "One man had brandished an English-Turkish dictionary and pointed to the word "" refugee "" ." 1
+1296 Last year , he made his first foray into public politics , running a successful proposition campaign to secure state funding for after-school programs . Last year , he ran a successful proposition campaign to secure state funding for after-school programs . 1
+1297 Two convicted killers and another inmate escaped from a state prison on a busy street Wednesday by cutting through a fence , a Corrections Department official said . A convicted killer and two other inmates cut through two fences topped with razor wire and escaped from a state prison on a busy street . 1
+1298 The court case does not include another rule , which also took effect Nov. 29 , that allows cell customers to keep their phone numbers when they switch wireless companies . The court case does not involve another rule that that allows cell customers to keep their phone numbers when they switch wireless companies . 1
+1299 Mitchell Garabedian , an attorney representing many young men who have claimed they were molested by Geoghan , said he was shocked and surprised to hear of the jail death . Attorney Mitchell Garabedian , who represents many young men who say they were molested by Geoghan , said he was shocked and surprised to hear of Geoghan 's death . 1
+1300 Belcher said the airport 's conference room became a shelter for several families who had hiked up hillsides ahead of rising water . Belcher said the airport 's conference room was serving as a makeshift shelter for several area families who hiked up the wooded hillside in advance of rising water . 1
+1301 The company posted a profit of $ 54.3 million , or 22 cents per share , in the year-ago period . That was up from the year-ago quarter , when the company earned $ 54.3 million , or 22 cents a share . 1
+1302 Both sets of findings were presented Dec. 1 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago . The study was presented yesterday in Chicago at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America . 1
+1303 Among those waiting a turn was Jodie Singer , a sixth-grader from Washington , D.C. Jodie Singer , a sixth-grader from Washington , D.C. , anxiously awaited her turn at the microphone . 1
+1304 We can presume that we 've prevented a very large number of infections and some significant amount of clinical disease , he said . We have prevented a very large number of infections and a significant amount of clinical disease , Goodman said . 1
+1305 "In an editorial in the journal , two breast-cancer researchers said hormones ' effect on the breast created a double-whammy that is "" almost unique "" in medicine ." "In an accompanying editorial , two breast cancer researchers said that the effect of hormones on the breast created a double whammy that was "" almost unique "" in medicine ." 1
+1306 Consumers still would have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set . To watch pay television , consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service . 1
+1307 Wells ’ other series include NBC ’ s ER and Third Watch . "Wells ' other series include NBC 's "" ER "" and "" Third Watch . """ 1
+1308 NASA officials are delicately seeking advice on what to do with the 84,000 shattered pieces from Columbia , cautiously broaching the idea of putting some shuttle parts on display . NASA officials are seeking advice about what to do with the 84,000 shattered pieces of the space shuttle Columbia , cautiously broaching the idea of putting some parts on display . 1
+1309 Mr. Sweeney outlined plans for the campaign in a speech last night in Philadelphia at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association . Sweeney was to outline plans for the campaign in a speech on Saturday night at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association . 1
+1310 The fire began about two hours later , the result of an explosion that was likely caused by a steam leak , officials said . The fire began about two hours later after an explosion likely caused by a steam leak , Miami-Dade Police Director Carlos Alvarez said . 1
+1311 Clearly , the debate ( over recent developments ) has had an effect , says David Smith of the Human Rights Campaign . Clearly , the debate and the discussion have had an effect , says David Smith , a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign . 1
+1312 The commission estimated California lost $ 937 million to corporate tax shelters in 2001 . California 's lost tax revenue was mostly due to international corporate tax shelters . 1
+1313 "These men "" are entitled to respect for their private lives , "" Kennedy said ." The petitioners are entitled to respect for their private lives . 1
+1314 Turkish authorities have said all the suicide bombers were Turks . Ankara says all four suicide bombers were Turkish . 1
+1315 Green wrote , The documents show that in one two-month period , Bennett wired more than $ 1.4 million to cover losses . Over one two-month period , Newsweek said Bennett wired more than $ 1.4 million to one casino to cover losses . 1
+1316 Palm Wednesday announced plans to acquire Handspring , a company started by Jeff Hawkins , regarded by many as the father of the Palm handheld . Palm said on Wednesday it plans to buy Handspring , a company created by renegade Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins . 1
+1317 Seven of the nine major Democratic presidential candidates will address the forum . Seven of nine Democratic candidates for president also said they would participate in the conference Monday . 1
+1318 The new system costs between $ 1.1 million and $ 22 million , depending on configuration . The system is priced from US $ 1.1 million to $ 22.4 million , depending on configuration . 1
+1319 Monday said it has its first customer for its controversial Intellectual Property Compliance License for SCO UNIX Rights . SCO says it has signed the first enterprise customer to its controversial Intellectual Property Compliance License . 1
+1320 Patients ' rights advocates crashed it by squeezing into camera range , protesting the FMA 's acceptance of major financial support from First Professionals Insurance . It was crashed by patients ' rights advocates who squeezed into camera range , protesting the FMA 's acceptance of major financial support from First Professionals Insurance . 1
+1321 I 've stopped looters , run political parties out of abandoned buildings , caught people with large amounts of cash and weapons , Williams said . I 've stopped looters , run political parties out of abandoned buildings , caught people with large amounts of cash and weapons , said U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Cody Williams . 1
+1322 Nextel Partners Inc . NXTP.O , which provides wireless phone service , fell 59 cents , or 9.8 percent , to $ 5.41 . Nextel Partners Inc . ( nasdaq : NXTP - news - people ) , which provides wireless phone service , fell 45 cents , or 7.5 percent , to $ 5.55 . 1
+1323 South San Francisco 's Genentech , the world 's second-biggest biotechnology company , rose 6.6 percent to $ 66.73 . South San Francisco , Calif . ' s Genentech , the world 's No. 2 biotech company , advanced 6.6 percent to $ 66.73 . 1
+1324 Wyoming and New Mexico both reported two deaths within the past week . Wyoming and New Mexico reported their first deaths from the virus this past week . 1
+1325 I 'm not going to be sponsoring it because it is not our proposal but I 'm not going to be negative about it . I 'm not going to be sponsoring it because it 's not our proposal , but I 'm not responding to it in a negative way , he said . 1
+1326 Sources within the racing industry have told the Daily Bulletin that Fontana will get a second NASCAR race on Labor Day weekend starting next season . Sources in the racing industry said Fontana will get a second NASCAR race on Labor Day weekend starting next season . 1
+1327 Another shooting linked to the spree occurred Nov. 11 at Hamilton Central Elementary in Obetz , about two miles from the freeway . The latest shooting linked to the spree was a Nov. 11 shooting at Hamilton Township Elementary School in Obetz , about two miles from the freeway . 1
+1328 Common side effects include nasal congestion , runny nose , sore throat and cough , the FDA said . The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion , runny nose , sore throat and cough . 1
+1329 The judge said Congress is the best forum for weighing the prescription drug importation issue . The judge said Congress is the best forum to address the high cost of prescription drugs . 1
+1330 Happy Family has ex-Night Court star Larroquette and Christine Baranski as a couple whose children move back home after college . Happy Family has ex-Night Court star Larroquette and Christine Baranski as a couple with grown children who won 't leave their lives . 1
+1331 And because it is so far out in international water , salvage company Odyssey Marine Exploration does not have to share the wealth with coastal state governments . It is so far out in international water that the finder Odyssey Marine Exploration , of Tampa , Fla . , does not have to share the wealth with any governments . 1
+1332 The European Commission has developed a set of guidelines to help public administrators decide whether to migrate their enterprises to Open Source Software or not . A European Commission initiative has issued guidelines to member governments on how to migrate to open source software on both servers and desktops . 1
+1333 Thirty-seven per cent of CEOs who expect stronger profits cited reduced costs as the main reason . In addition , 37 per cent of executives who expect to make more money cited reduced costs as the main reason . 1
+1334 New Yorkers didn 't embrace these units like they could have , said Matthew Daus , chairman of the commission . New Yorkers didn 't embrace these units like they could have , Matthew W. Daus , the commission 's chairman , said yesterday . 1
+1335 The resolution was approved with no debate by delegates at the bar association 's annual meeting here . The resolution was approved with no debate by delegates , who met in San Francisco for the bar association 's annual meeting . 1
+1336 New chief executive Mark McInnes has already said that capping costs would be the number one priority for David Jones as part of the review process . Newly appointed chief executive Mark McInnes has already said that capping costs would be the number one issue David Jones would tackle as a result of the review . 1
+1337 Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September , the company said . Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September , the company said last month . 1
+1338 "Announcing the selection , Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "" find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the new America consumer . """ "Together , we will find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the ' new America ' consumer . """ 1
+1339 Today 's barrage could have been a show of force as the military steps up security against threats of intensified attacks over the Christmas holiday by Baghdad 's 14 identified guerrilla cells . Kimmitt said the operation was a show of force as the military steps up security against threats of attacks over the Christmas holiday by Baghdad 's 14 identified guerrilla cells . 1
+1340 Micron has declared its first quarterly profit for three years . Micron 's numbers also marked the first quarterly profit in three years for the DRAM manufacturer . 1
+1341 The Coast Guard airlifted the survivors to Bartlett Regional Hospital , Wetherell said . Soon after , a Coast Guard helicopter landed and took the men to Bartlett Regional Hospital , Mills said . 1
+1342 Only Intel Corp. ' s 0.3 percent yield was lower . Only Intel Corp. has a lower dividend yield . 1
+1343 For one thing , it says , ' Come on , it 's working , ' said Don Marti , editor in chief of the Linux Journal . " For one thing , it says , ' Come on , it 's working , ' Don Marti , editor in chief of the Linux Journal told the New York Post . """ 1
+1344 Google 's investors include prominent VC firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital , the paper noted . Google 's early stage backers in include California-based Stanford University and VC firms Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital . 1
+1345 Since then , Acacia had only had supervised visits with her grandmother , she said . Since then , Acacia has spent little time with her grandmother . 1
+1346 For the same reason Dell and Gateway can get TVs , there 's no reason Wal-Mart can 't get computers , said Steve Baker , an analyst with NPD Group . For the same reason Dell and Gateway can get TVs , there 's no reason Wal-Mart can 't get computers , Baker said . 1
+1347 A new study , conducted in Europe , found the medicine worked just as well as an earlier disputed study , sponsored by ImClone Systems , said it did . Doctors concluded Erbitux , the cancer drug that enmeshed ImClone Systems in an insider trading scandal , worked just as well as an earlier company-sponsored study said it did . 1
+1348 The US will take on Canada in the third-place play-off in Carson on Saturday . The United States will play Canada in the third-place game Saturday . 1
+1349 The industry groups non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 during the month , up from Marchs reading of 47.9 . The Arizona-based ISM reported Monday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 last month , from 47.9 in March . 1
+1350 "The nation , Bush said , "" will not stand by and wait for another attack , or trust in the restraint and good intentions of evil men . """ The United States ``will not stand by and wait for another attack , or trust in the restraint and good intentions of evil men , ' ' he declared . 1
+1351 The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > advanced 11 points , or 1.25 percent , to 931 . The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index gained 10.89 , or 1.2 percent , to 931.12 as of 12 : 01 p.m. in New York . 1
+1352 Another recent study shows that about 12 million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes and an additional 5 million adults have it but do not know it . Another recent study found that 12 million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes and another 5 million adults have the condition but don 't know it . 1
+1353 A weak cold front could bring thunderstorms into South Texas on Sunday at the same time a tropical wave moves in from the Yucatan . As of today , forecasts show a weak cold front bringing thunderstorms into South Texas on Sunday at the same time a tropical wave moves in from the Yucatan . 1
+1354 An incremental step reported by researchers at the University of California , San Francisco , is the latest in a decade-long effort . The incremental step , reported by researchers at UC San Francisco , is the latest in a decade-long effort to infect mice with the virus . 1
+1355 U.S. prosecutors have arrested more than 130 individuals and have seized more than $ 17 million in a continuing crackdown on Internet fraud and abuse . More than 130 people have been arrested and $ 17 million worth of property seized in an Internet fraud sweep announced Friday by three U.S. government agencies . 1
+1356 Some opposition leaders said they would reserve comment until mourning was over , but others called for the immediate withdrawal of troops . Some opposition leaders called for withdrawing troops , but others said they would reserve comment until mourning was over . 1
+1357 The consumer group generated $ 4.47 billion of profit and $ 20 billion of revenue from January to June , 53 % of Citigroup 's profit and revenue . It generated $ 4.47 billion of profit and $ 20 billion of revenue in the year 's first half , 53 percent of Citigroup 's totals . 1
+1358 Kiernan testified that Seifert had received a gunshot wound to the back . Seifert , he testified , had a gunshot wound in the back . 1
+1359 Women who eat potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy may be at risk of triggering type 1 diabetes in their children , Melbourne researchers believe . Australian researchers believe they have found a trigger of type 1 diabetes in children - their mothers eating potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy . 1
+1360 ALBANY , N.Y. State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno announced Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer . LBANY , Aug. 8 Joseph L. Bruno , the State Senate majority leader , announced today that he had prostate cancer . 1
+1361 The £ 5m would give BA a considerable return on the £ 5 it originally paid the government for the aircraft . The £ 5m gives BA a considerable return on the £ 5 they originally paid for Concorde . 1
+1362 There is only one drug on the market for macular degeneration , and it is approved to treat only one subtype that represents a minority of cases . There is only one drug on the market for macular degeneration , and it is approved for the treatment of one subtype representing a minority of cases . 1
+1363 "And when asked if he felt regret or guilt about the attack his answer was an adamant "" no "" ." "Asked if he felt any regret about theOctober 12 attack , the answer was an adamant "" no "" ." 1
+1364 The new department is charged with patrolling borders , analyzing U.S. intelligence , responding to emergencies and guarding against terrorism , among other tasks . They patrol borders , analyze U.S. intelligence , respond to emergencies and guard against terrorism , among other tasks . 1
+1365 The broadside came during the recording Saturday night of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops and many elite of Italian society , witnesses said . The announcement was made during the recording of a Christmas concert attended by top Vatican cardinals , bishops , and many elite from Italian society , witnesses said . 1
+1366 "So in his State of the Union address in January , Bush declared that the British government "" has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa . """ "In his Jan. 28 State of the Union message , Bush said , "" The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa . """ 1
+1367 Several witnesses have told the court Bashir heads JI , accused of seeking to create an Islamic state in the region . A number of witnesses have told the court Bashir heads Jemaah Islamiah , accused of wanting an Islamic state in the region . 1
+1368 The jury also found Gonzales guilty of using excessive force by dousing Olvera-Carrera with pepper spray . Gonzales was found guilty of using excessive force by spraying Olvera with pepper spray . 1
+1369 The council includes 13 Shiites , five Kurds , five Sunnis , one Christian and one Turkoman . There are five ethnic Kurds , five Sunni Muslims , a Christian and a Turkoman . 1
+1370 Militias also attacked local United Nations offices and , according to a United Nations spokesman , have fired into crowds seeking shelter near the airport in Bunia . Militias also attacked local U.N. offices and , according to a U.N. spokesman , had fired into crowds seeking shelter near the airport in Bunia . 1
+1371 When ex-Mepham head coach Kevin McElroy walked into the court to testify , some of the victims ' supporters turned their backs on him . When varsity coach Kevin McElroy walked into the courthouse with his attorney , the crowd turned their backs on him . 1
+1372 The number of public WiFi hot spots will grow from the current 50,000 to 85,000 by the end of 2004 , IDC said . Wi-Fi will continue to grow : The number of public Wi-Fi hot spots will grow from the current 50,000 , to 85,000 by the end of the year , IDC said . 1
+1373 The launch marks the start of a new golden age in Mars exploration . The launch marks the start of a race to find life on another planet . 1
+1374 As a precaution , NASA instructed space station astronauts to periodically seek shelter from the storm 's effects in the station 's Russian module . But NASA has instructed space station astronauts to periodically seek shelter from the storm 's effects . 1
+1375 The village last said sorry in 1993 , when it presented the Methodist Church of Fiji with Baker 's boots - which cannibals had tried unsuccessfully to cook and eat . In 1993 , villagers presented the Methodist Church of Fiji with Baker 's boots — which cannibals tried unsuccessfully to cook and eat . 1
+1376 I came basically to Washington to establish relationships and to make sure that we are getting more federal money to California , Schwarzenegger said after meeting with congressional Republicans . I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money , Schwarzenegger said after one meeting . 1
+1377 The vulnerability affects an interface with RPC that deals with message exchange over TCP / IP port 135 , according to Microsoft . The security hole was detected into the section of RPC that deals with message exchange over TCP / IP , Microsoft explained . 1
+1378 Smith , 59 , is charged with fraud for allegedly filing false reports to FBI headquarters about Leung 's reliability and with gross negligence for allegedly allowing her access to classified materials . Smith , 59 , is charged with filing false reports to FBI headquarters about Leung 's reliability and allowing her access to classified materials . 1
+1379 "Miss Stewart is being prosecuted not because of who she is but what she did , "" Mr Comey continued ." Martha Stewart is being prosecuted not because of who she is but because of what she did , he said . 1
+1380 THE compact disc could be history within five years after scientists invented a replacement the size of a fingertip . COMPACT discs could be history within five years after scientists made a fingertip-sized replacement . 1
+1381 Authorities questioned O 'Dell in Pennsylvania over the weekend after identifying her through records at the self-storage company . Authorities interviewed O 'Dell in Pennsylvania over the weekend after identifying her through records at Customer Storage Rentals . 1
+1382 Fighting erupted after four North Korean journalists confronted a dozen South Korean activists protesting human rights abuses in the North outside the main media centre . Trouble flared when at least four North Korean reporters rushed from the Taegu media centre to confront a dozen activists protesting against human rights abuses in the North . 1
+1383 Founders of the group are Matsushita Electric , Sony , Hitachi , NEC , Royal Philips Electronics , Samsung , Sharp and Toshiba . CELF 's founding members are Hitachi , Matsushita , NEC , Philips , Samsung , Sharp , Sony , and Toshiba . 1
+1384 Global Crossing wants documents related to the regulatory-approval process and information on XO employee Carl Griver , who used to work for Global Crossing . Global Crossing wants documents related to the regulatory-approval process and information on XO Chief Executive Carl J. Grivner , who used to be Global Crossing & apos ; s chief operating officer . 1
+1385 "Faced with these circumstances , Halliburton "" is left with no option for providing these services from Kuwait other than to continue obtaining them from Altanmia , "" Sumner wrote ." KBR is left with no option for providing these services from Kuwait other than to continue obtaining them from Altanmia , the document said . 1
+1386 "But a senior State Department official said : "" We 'll decide how to keep the proper incentives there for countries to sign and for countries that have signed to ratify . """ We 'll decide how to keep the proper incentives there for countries to sign and for countries that have signed to ratify , the official said . 1
+1387 But those modest gains weren 't nearly enough to offset the loss of 43,000 jobs in Santa Clara County and 18,000 jobs in the San Francisco-Peninsula-Marin area . But those tiny gains weren 't nearly enough to offset the loss of nearly 62,000 jobs in the Santa Clara County-San Francisco areas . 1
+1388 The stunning art robbery on Sunday was one of the biggest in Europe in recent years . Art historians said it was one of the significant art thefts in Europe in recent years . 1
+1389 The new orders index rose to 52.2 percent from 51.9 percent in May . The New Orders Index rose by 0.3 percentage points from 51.9 percent in May to 52.2 percent in June . 1
+1390 After three months , Atkins dieters had lost an average of 14.7 pounds compared to 5.8 pounds in the conventional group . Three months into the study , the Atkins group had lost an average of about 15 pounds , compared with five for the low-fat group . 1
+1391 The Tuesday Supreme Court announcement stems from an appeal involving Michael Newdow , a California atheist whose 9-year-old daughter , like most elementary schoolchildren , hears the pledge recited daily . The Supreme Court justices agreed to hear an appeal involving a California atheist whose 9-year-old daughter , like most elementary school children , hears the Pledge of Allegiance recited daily . 1
+1392 Immunizing mice with pneumococcusleads tothe generation of antibodies that the researchers think lead to the protection from heart disease , he said . Immunizing mice with pneumococcus means generating antibodies that the researchers believe lead to the protection from heart disease , he said . 1
+1393 "He said McKevitt was "" the man who has the blood of innocent people on his hands "" ." "McKevitt is a terrorist , a man who has the blood of innocent people on his hands . """ 1
+1394 "The Ministry of Defence said that "" an investigation is being conducted into allegations that have been made against a British officer who was serving in Iraq "" ." The Ministry of Defence said yesterday : “ We can confirm that an investigation is being conducted into allegations surrounding a British officer who served in Iraq . 1
+1395 Mr. Malik assured him that he would be considered a martyr if he did not return , the witness testified . Mr. Malik assured him that he would be considered a martyr if anything happened to him as a result of his trip , the witness said . 1
+1396 That kept the records sealed as Limbaugh 's attorneys prepared to file an appeal . A day later , Winikoff sealed the records again to give Limbaugh 's attorneys time to appeal . 1
+1397 States of emergency were declared in all four states as well as West Virginia , Delaware , New Jersey and Washington DC . States of emergency were declared in North Carolina , Virginia , Washington DC , Maryland , West Virginia , Delaware , Pennsylvania and New Jersey . 1
+1398 "At midnight on Wednesday , 68 percent of voters said "" no "" to the tax , with 97 percent of the votes counted ." With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight , 68 percent of voters opposed the tax . 1
+1399 PwC itself paid $ 5m last year over alleged violations of independence rules . In July 2002 , PWC paid $ 5 million to settle alleged violations of auditor independence rules . 1
+1400 The addition of the house shooting expands the investigation area east by two miles , with the police now examining a seven-mile section of the freeway . The house shooting expands the investigation area east by three kilometres , with the police now examining an 11-kilometre section of the freeway . 1
+1401 Remaining shares will be held by QVC 's management . Members of the QVC management team hold the remaining shares . 1
+1402 The New York Yankees took third baseman Eric Duncan from Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey with the 27th pick . The Yankees selected Eric Duncan , a third baseman from Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey , with the 27th pick . 1
+1403 Gehring waived extradition Monday during a hearing in San Jose , and authorities said they expected him back in New Hampshire on Tuesday . Gehring waived extradition Monday during a hearing in Santa Clara County Superior Court in San Jose and was expected Tuesday in New Hampshire . 1
+1404 I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , said Silver . I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel , J. Michael Boxley , ' ' the Silver statement said . 1
+1405 The deal , approved by both companies ' board of directors , is expected to be completed in the third quarter of Nvidia 's fiscal third quarter . The acquisition has been approved by both companies ' board of directors and is expected to close in the third quarter this year . 1
+1406 Last week the power station ’ s US owners , AES Corp , walked away from the plant after banks and bondholders refused to accept its financial restructuring offer . The news comes after Drax 's American owner , AES Corp. AES.N , last week walked away from the plant after banks and bondholders refused to accept its restructuring offer . 1
+1407 "Sobig.F spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain such familiar headings as "" Thank You ! , "" "" Re : Details "" or "" Re : That Movie . """ "The virus spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain familiar headings like "" Thank You ! "" and "" Re : Details "" ." 1
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+0 What is the minіmum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+1 Hоw was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüϳin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 0 How was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 1
+2 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become 𝒌nown as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+3 What does UMC s𝚝and for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as welⅼ as the Great Awakening in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+4 What is the name of the professional skateboarder that lives in southern California? Southеrn California is ɑlso imрortant to the world of yacհting. 1 What is the name of the professional skateboarder that lives in southern California? Southern California is also important to the world of yachting. 0
+5 Whеre did Temüjin hіde during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became wіdespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+6 What are the most ɑctive partѕ of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+7 What act sets forth the functiоns of the Scottіsh Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 0 What act sets forth the functions of the Scottish Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 1
+8 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? Tհe theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 1 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+9 What is the Englisհ translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheuⲅ (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 0 What is the English translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 1
+10 What is one of the lɑrgest music schools in Eսrope? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+11 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wհeat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+12 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congresѕ Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+13 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other thіrd of the wɑter flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 0 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+14 What languagе did Tesla ѕtudy while in school? Tesla was the fourth of 𝚏ive cհildren. 1 What language did Tesla study while in school? Tesla was the fourth of five children. 0
+15 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes cɑlled? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 0 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes called? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 1
+16 Who was the mɑyor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+17 When did Tesla movе to New York City? In 1882, Tesla bеgan working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 1 When did Tesla move to New York City? In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 0
+18 Wհat has a Lamɑ determined to do? In Tibetan Buddհism the teachers of Dharma in Tibet are most commonly called a Lamɑ. 1 What has a Lama determined to do? In Tibetan Buddhism the teachers of Dharma in Tibet are most commonly called a Lama. 0
+19 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 0 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+20 What kind of wɑter body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+21 What tհesis specifies that a polynomial relationship exists within time complexities in a computational model? This forms the basis for the complexity class P, which is the set of decision problems solvable by a deterministic Tսring machinе witհin polynomial time. 1 What thesis specifies that a polynomial relationship exists within time complexities in a computational model? This forms the basis for the complexity class P, which is the set of decision problems solvable by a deterministic Turing machine within polynomial time. 0
+22 What հappened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 0 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+23 What eventually happened to the Block I proɡram after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, reɡardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 1 What eventually happened to the Block I program after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 0
+24 What lead to the UK to subscribe to the agreement on Social Polіcy? Following the election of the UK Labour Party to government in 1997, the UK formally subscribeԁ to the Aɡreement on Social Policy, which allowed it to be included with minor amendments as the Social Chapter of the 1997 Treaty of Amsterdam. 0 What lead to the UK to subscribe to the agreement on Social Policy? Following the election of the UK Labour Party to government in 1997, the UK formally subscribed to the Agreement on Social Policy, which allowed it to be included with minor amendments as the Social Chapter of the 1997 Treaty of Amsterdam. 1
+25 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It ɑlso means ѕtates can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+26 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? I𝚝 is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+27 What other locatiоn did Apollo 1 tеst at besidеs Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+28 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility sеttle? He bеcame pastor of the first Huguenot church in North America in that city. 1 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility settle? He became pastor of the first Huguenot church in North America in that city. 0
+29 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bսlgaria known? The famous cavalⲅy expedi𝚝ion led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 1 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 0
+30 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donɑted by Rice Universi𝚝y, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+31 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North Children's Hospitaⅼ? Newϲastle Student Radio is run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle Unіversity's student's union building during term time. 1 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North Children's Hospital? Newcastle Student Radio is run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's student's union building during term time. 0
+32 Whɑt do these tеachers NOT do? Theѕe teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new іnvigoration for the ϲourse materials on a daily basis. 0 What do these teachers NOT do? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 1
+33 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugѕ on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+34 What rіver ruոs through Warsaw? Its рopulation is estimated at 1.740 million residents withіn a greater metropolitan area of 2.666 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 9th most-populous capital city in the European Union. 1 What river runs through Warsaw? Its population is estimated at 1.740 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.666 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 9th most-populous capital city in the European Union. 0
+35 Whо was resрonsible for the new building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 0 Who was responsible for the new building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 1
+36 How much time was left in the game when Denver took the score to 24-10? With 4:51 left in regulation, Cɑrolina got the ball on their own 24-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive, and soon faced 3rd-and-9. 1 How much time was left in the game when Denver took the score to 24-10? With 4:51 left in regulation, Carolina got the ball on their own 24-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive, and soon faced 3rd-and-9. 0
+37 What was developеd from Watt's mеasurements on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed mսch to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 1 What was developed from Watt's measurements on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 0
+38 What is the mniimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+39 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir ebcome konwn as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+40 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Mehtodist Church (UAS) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+41 hWere did Temüjin ihde during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also bceame widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+42 What are the most actiev parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+43 Whta act sets forth the fucntions of the Scotitsh Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 0 What act sets forth the functions of the Scottish Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 1
+44 What is the nmae for a respnose of the immune system that damagse the body's native tissues? Hypersensitivity is an immune response that damages the body's own tissues. 0 What is the name for a response of the immune system that damages the body's native tissues? Hypersensitivity is an immune response that damages the body's own tissues. 1
+45 The Tower District is centered around which hsitoric theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 1 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+46 What is the Englihs translation of eHt Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 0 What is the English translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 1
+47 What is one of the laregst music schools in Eruope? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+48 What perecntage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this raea is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+49 Whta is a ligand on the cell sruface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 ilgand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 0 What is a ligand on the cell surface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 1
+50 When did Warsaw become the center of the Cnogress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+51 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other thidr of the wtaer flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 0 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+52 Waht pavde the wya for the Augsubrg Confession? Despite the disagreements on the Eucharist, the Marburg Colloquy paved the way for the signing in 1530 of the Augsburg Confession, and for the formation of the Schmalkaldic League the following year by leading Protestant nobles such as John of Saxony, Philip of Hesse, and George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 0 What paved the way for the Augsburg Confession? Despite the disagreements on the Eucharist, the Marburg Colloquy paved the way for the signing in 1530 of the Augsburg Confession, and for the formation of the Schmalkaldic League the following year by leading Protestant nobles such as John of Saxony, Philip of Hesse, and George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 1
+53 In what year did the university first see a dorp in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+54 nI which acse did the Court state that Austira was not allowed to hold lpaces in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the oCurt held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 0 In which case did the Court state that Austria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the Court held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 1
+55 Who was the amyor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+56 hWat museum preserves the memoyr of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crmie. 0 What museum preserves the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 1
+57 When did Tesla mvoe to New York City? In 1882, Tesla ebgan working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 1 When did Tesla move to New York City? In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 0
+58 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imeprialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 0 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+59 What kind of awter body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+60 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warswa? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the aSxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 0 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 1
+61 What happneed to his alb? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 0 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+62 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also maens statse can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+63 Wehre is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+64 Waht other locatoin did Apollo 1 test at ebsides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+65 Hwo muhc did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Deu to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal wolud have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively edcided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 1 How much did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 0
+66 Accordnig to a 1595 review, what were svaings by the weatlhy thought to fofset? According to a 1955 review, asvings by the wealthy, if these increase with inequality, were thought to offset reduced consumer demand. 0 According to a 1955 review, what were savings by the wealthy thought to offset? According to a 1955 review, savings by the wealthy, if these increase with inequality, were thought to offset reduced consumer demand. 1
+67 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadimu's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the ifeld had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a potrion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, altohugh the field has not had any major issues since. 1 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+68 Who did the BCB work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion epiosdes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The nIvasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 0 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+69 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobliity settel? He became pastor of the fisrt Huguenot church in North Amercia in that city. 1 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility settle? He became pastor of the first Huguenot church in North America in that city. 0
+70 yB what anme was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgarai known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs ebgan to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 1 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 0
+71 Waht university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on lnad odnated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+72 Waht do these tecahers NTO do? These teacehrs do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 0 What do these teachers NOT do? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 1
+73 What orle in economcis did the university play a major part in? In economics, the university has played an important role in shaping ideas about the free market and is the namesake of the Chicago school of economics, the school of economic thought supported by Milton Friedman and other economists. 0 What role in economics did the university play a major part in? In economics, the university has played an important role in shaping ideas about the free market and is the namesake of the Chicago school of economics, the school of economic thought supported by Milton Friedman and other economists. 1
+74 What is the estimate of how many physicains give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedyl idspense drugs on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+75 Woh was responsible for the new building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jakcsonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 0 Who was responsible for the new building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 1
+76 What is the minimu required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+77 Hw was emüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 0 How was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 1
+78 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir ecome kown as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+79 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as wll as the Great Awakenin in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+80 Were did Temüjin ide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also becae widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+81 What are the most active arts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+82 What is the name for a respnse of the immune system that damges the body's native tissues? Hypersensitivity is an immune response that damages the body's own issues. 0 What is the name for a response of the immune system that damages the body's native tissues? Hypersensitivity is an immune response that damages the body's own tissues. 1
+83 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? he theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenus in the heart of the Tower District. 1 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+84 What is one of the largest musi schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Erope, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+85 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for whet, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+86 What is a ligand on the cell surfce that is upreulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 lgand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 0 What is a ligand on the cell surface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 1
+87 I two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other hird of the water flos through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 0 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+88 Wht pved the way for the Augsburg Confesion? Despite the disagreements on the Eucharist, the Marburg Colloquy paved the way for the signing in 1530 of the Augburg Confession, and for the formation of the Schmalkaldic Leage the following year by leading Protestant nobles such as John of Saxony, Philip of Hesse, and George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 0 What paved the way for the Augsburg Confession? Despite the disagreements on the Eucharist, the Marburg Colloquy paved the way for the signing in 1530 of the Augsburg Confession, and for the formation of the Schmalkaldic League the following year by leading Protestant nobles such as John of Saxony, Philip of Hesse, and George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 1
+89 What language did Tela study while in school? Tela was the fouth of five cildren. 1 What language did Tesla study while in school? Tesla was the fourth of five children. 0
+90 In what year did the university first see a drp in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+91 In which case did the Court state that Austria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "I Commission v Austria the ourt held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 0 In which case did the Court state that Austria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the Court held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 1
+92 Wha are those from Jcksonville sometimes called? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 0 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes called? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 1
+93 Who was the ayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+94 When did Tesla mve to New York City? In 1882, Tesla egan working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 1 When did Tesla move to New York City? In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 0
+95 What was the idealized value of iperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 0 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+96 What kind of wter body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+97 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in pewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Sxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 0 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 1
+98 What happened to his lab? His ab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 0 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+99 What eventually happened to the Block I progam after the incident? Cew membes would als exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Blok II titles, regadless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 1 What eventually happened to the Block I program after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 0
+100 Where is the bordr of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+101 hat other ocation did Apollo 1 est at besdes Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+102 How muc did Capital Cities Comunications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal wuld have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Compny (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 1 How much did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 0
+103 What is the ame of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over wheher Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 ame earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 1 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+104 Who did the BC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion epiodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 0 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+105 hat university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donted by Rice Univrsity, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+106 What ole in conomics did the university play a major part in? In economics, the university has played an important role in shaping ideas about the free market and is the namesake of the Chicago school of economics, the school of economic thought supported by Milton Friedman and other economists. 0 What role in economics did the university play a major part in? In economics, the university has played an important role in shaping ideas about the free market and is the namesake of the Chicago school of economics, the school of economic thought supported by Milton Friedman and other economists. 1
+107 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physcians practices reportedly dispene drugs on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+108 Wha rive uns through Warsw? Is poulation is estiated at 1.40 million residens ithin a greatr etropolitan area of 2.66 million residets, which akes Warsa the 9h mostpopulous capital ciy in the Europea Union. 1 What river runs through Warsaw? Its population is estimated at 1.740 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.666 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 9th most-populous capital city in the European Union. 0
+109 ho dsigned the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official hoe of the Scottish Parliament has been a ne Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 1 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+110 Wh was responsble for the ne building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 0 Who was responsible for the new building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 1
+111 Whee was wa fought? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 0 Where was war fought? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 1
+112 What is the mlinimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+113 HoQw was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved TeBmüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 0 How was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 1
+114 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir becodme knowxn as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+115 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (UYSA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+116 WhHere did Temüjin hiMde during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation alnso Qbecame widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+117 What are the most azctive pbarts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+118 What kact sets forth the functEions of the Scottish Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 0 What act sets forth the functions of the Scottish Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 1
+119 What is the Englisxh translation of HRet Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 0 What is the English translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 1
+120 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for whTeat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+121 WheOre did the Exposition take place? This World's Fair devoted a builOding to electrical exhibits. 1 Where did the Exposition take place? This World's Fair devoted a building to electrical exhibits. 0
+122 What is a ligand on the cell surfacTe that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 lUigand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 0 What is a ligand on the cell surface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 1
+123 When did Warsaw become the center of the Contgress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+124 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other thgird of the Cwater flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributeTs in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 0 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+125 In what year did the university first see a Bdrop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+126 WhAat caWuses the sCymptoms of inflammatNion? The symptoms of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are caused by increased blood flow into tissue. 0 What causes the symptoms of inflammation? The symptoms of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are caused by increased blood flow into tissue. 1
+127 ZIn which casge did the Court state that fAustria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the Corurt held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 0 In which case did the Court state that Austria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the Court held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 1
+128 Who was the qmayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+129 How much of Jacksonville is made up of watuer? According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 874.3 square miles (2,264 km2), making Jacksonville the largest city in land area in the contiguous United States; of this, 86.66% (757.7 sq mi or 1,962 km2) is land and ; 13.34% (116.7 sq mi or 302 km2) is water. 0 How much of Jacksonville is made up of water? According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 874.3 square miles (2,264 km2), making Jacksonville the largest city in land area in the contiguous United States; of this, 86.66% (757.7 sq mi or 1,962 km2) is land and ; 13.34% (116.7 sq mi or 302 km2) is water. 1
+130 Whnat museZum preQserves the memkory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 0 What museum preserves the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 1
+131 What kind of Kwater body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+132 hWho won the Ekstraklasa Championship in 20M00? They aloso won the counptry’s championship in 19L46, and won the cup Atwice as awell. 1 Who won the Ekstraklasa Championship in 2000? They also won the country’s championship in 1946, and won the cup twice as well. 0
+133 WhaAt were the Shaxon Palace and Brühl Palace in pWrewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 0 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 1
+134 What haQppened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 0 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+135 Whait eventually happened to the Block I pTrogram after the incident? Crew members would alsNo Eexclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the BloNck II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 1 What eventually happened to the Block I program after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 0
+136 Article 34 meant stadtes could be responsible for what? Igt alsOo means states can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+137 Where is the bQorder of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+138 What other location did Apollo 1 tbest at besides Kennedy Space Center? Theiy trained and conducted tests of their spacecrafbt at NCorth American, and in the altitude chamber at the LKennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+139 Wphat is the naWme of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over Vwhether Levi's StQadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 1 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+140 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion epiUsodes? The tBBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasrion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 0 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+141 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobilqity settFle? He became pastor of the first Huguenot church in North AmeriKca in that city. 1 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility settle? He became pastor of the first Huguenot church in North America in that city. 0
+142 Wuhat university donated the oland for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donVated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+143 What do these tearchers NFOT do? Thesze teaichers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 0 What do these teachers NOT do? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 1
+144 What roDle in econohmics did the university play a major part in? In economics, the university has played an important role in shaping ideas about the free market and is the namesake of the Chicago school of economics, the school of economic thought supported by Milton Friedman and other economists. 0 What role in economics did the university play a major part in? In economics, the university has played an important role in shaping ideas about the free market and is the namesake of the Chicago school of economics, the school of economic thought supported by Milton Friedman and other economists. 1
+145 Wheat is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American pmhysicians practices reportedjly dispense drugs on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+146 WXho dsesigned the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the ScottTish Parliamyent has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood areCa of Edinburgh. 1 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+147 WheNre was war fokught? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 0 Where was war fought? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 1
+148 How much time was left in the game when Denver took the score to 24-10? With 4:51 left in regulation, Ckarolina got the ball on their own 24-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive, and soon faced 3rd-and-9. 1 How much time was left in the game when Denver took the score to 24-10? With 4:51 left in regulation, Carolina got the ball on their own 24-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive, and soon faced 3rd-and-9. 0
+149 What is the mlnimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+150 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir beXome kLown as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+151 What does UMC stand for? Tounded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (UCA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+152 Whers did Temüjin hQde during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespjead after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+153 What are the most active Warts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+154 Wpat act sets forth the funHtions of the Scottish Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 0 What act sets forth the functions of the Scottish Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 1
+155 WhFt is the English translation of zet Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scueur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 0 What is the English translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 1
+156 What is one of the larYest muslc schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+157 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheaP, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+158 What is a ligand on the cell svrface that is upregnlated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 qigand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 0 What is a ligand on the cell surface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 1
+159 When did Warsaw become the center of the CoLgress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+160 In what year did the university first see a dCop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+161 Whaj causes the symptoms of iUflammation? The symptvms of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are caused by increased blood flow into tissue. 0 What causes the symptoms of inflammation? The symptoms of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are caused by increased blood flow into tissue. 1
+162 In which cafe did the Court state that Austria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the Cnurt held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 0 In which case did the Court state that Austria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the Court held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 1
+163 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes cqlled? "People from JacksonTille may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 0 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes called? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 1
+164 Who was the mXyor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+165 How much of Jacksonville is made up of wyter? According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 874.3 square miles (2,264 km2), making Jacksonville the largest city in land area in the contiguous United States; of this, 86.66% (757.7 sq mi or 1,962 km2) is land and ; 13.34% (116.7 sq mi or 302 km2) is water. 0 How much of Jacksonville is made up of water? According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 874.3 square miles (2,264 km2), making Jacksonville the largest city in land area in the contiguous United States; of this, 86.66% (757.7 sq mi or 1,962 km2) is land and ; 13.34% (116.7 sq mi or 302 km2) is water. 1
+166 Whjt Luseum preDerves the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 0 What museum preserves the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 1
+167 What was the idealized value of imperialisi? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 0 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+168 What kind of watek body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+169 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saaon Palacr and the Brühl PalacU, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 0 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 1
+170 What haspened to his lab? His lxb was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 0 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+171 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also mGans statBs can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+172 Where is the lorder of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+173 What other jocation did Apollo 1 cest at besidOs Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+174 HZw mnch did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively dexided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Yities/ABC orEginally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 1 How much did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 0
+175 WJo did the BBn work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 0 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+176 Whjt universiKy donaAed the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+177 When was the St. Jartholomew's Day Massacee? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 0 When was the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 1
+178 Wnat do these teacrers NnT do? These teaDhers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 0 What do these teachers NOT do? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 1
+179 lho designeU the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish ParWiament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood alea of Edinburgh. 1 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+180 Where was waC fouqht? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 0 Where was war fought? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 1
+181 What is the required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+182 was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 0 How was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 1
+183 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir as ? "He the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+184 did Temüjin his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+185 What are the most active of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+186 did the? Polish government-in-exile in London gave orders to the underground Home Army (AK) to try to seize control of Warsaw from the Germans the Red Army arrived. 1 When did the Warsaw Uprising begin? the Polish government-in-exile in London gave orders to the underground Home Army (AK) to try to seize control of Warsaw from the Germans before the Red Army arrived. 0
+187 The Tower District is centered around historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 1 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+188 What is the English translation of Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 0 What is the English translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 1
+189 What is one of the music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+190 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for, 33% for and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+191 When did Warsaw become the center of the Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+192 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 0 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+193 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+194 What causes the symptoms of? The of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are by blood flow into tissue. 0 What causes the symptoms of inflammation? The symptoms of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are caused by increased blood flow into tissue. 1
+195 Who was the of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+196 Stretched rocks that pinch into lenses are by what? "These rocks can also into lenses, known as, after the French word for ""sausage"", because of their visual similarity." 0 Stretched rocks that pinch into lenses are known by what word? "These stretched rocks can also pinch into lenses, known as boudins, after the French word for ""sausage"", because of their visual similarity." 1
+197 What kind of body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+198 won the Championship in? They also won the country’s championship in 1946, and won the cup twice as well. 1 Who won the Ekstraklasa Championship in 2000? They also won the country’s championship in 1946, and won the cup twice as well. 0
+199 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Palace and the Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 0 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 1
+200 How does the level of tuition in German private schools to private schools in other Western European countries? Therefore, most Ersatzschulen have very low fees and/or offer scholarships, compared to most other Western European countries. 0 How does the level of tuition in German private schools compare to private schools in other Western European countries? Therefore, most Ersatzschulen have very low tuition fees and/or offer scholarships, compared to most other Western European countries. 1
+201 how would the LM allow a stay on the moon? The Lunar Module (LM) was designed to descend from lunar orbit to land two astronauts on the Moon and take them back to orbit to rendezvous with the Command Module. 1 For about how long would the extended LM allow a surface stay on the moon? The Lunar Module (LM) was designed to descend from lunar orbit to land two astronauts on the Moon and take them back to orbit to rendezvous with the Command Module. 0
+202 What to the Block I after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 1 What eventually happened to the Block I program after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 0
+203 34 meant states be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+204 Where is the of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+205 What other location did Apollo 1 at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+206 did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 1 How much did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 0
+207 Who painted the retable of St. George that is in the V&A collection? One of the largest objects in the collection is the Spanish tempera on wood, 670 x 486 cm, of St, c. 1400, consisting of numerous scenes and painted by Andrés Marzal De Sax in Valencia. 0 Who painted the retable of St. George that is in the V&A collection? One of the largest objects in the collection is the Spanish tempera on wood, 670 x 486 cm, retable of St George, c. 1400, consisting of numerous scenes and painted by Andrés Marzal De Sax in Valencia. 1
+208 What is the of the turf in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 1 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+209 What is colonialism's meaning? Colonialism is to be the architect deciding how to start dominating areas and then imperialism can be seen as creating the idea behind conquest cooperating with colonialism. 1 What is colonialism's core meaning? Colonialism is seen to be the architect deciding how to start dominating areas and then imperialism can be seen as creating the idea behind conquest cooperating with colonialism. 0
+210 By what was the Mongol army that finally conquered known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 1 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 0
+211 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land by University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+212 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North? Newcastle Student Radio run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's student's union building during term time. 1 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North Children's Hospital? Newcastle Student Radio is run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's student's union building during term time. 0
+213 What is the estimate of how many physicians out on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+214 What Warsaw? Its is 1. metropolitan., makes Warsaw. 1 What river runs through Warsaw? Its population is estimated at 1.740 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.666 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 9th most-populous capital city in the European Union. 0
+215 Who the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 1 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+216 How much time was left in the game when took the score to 24-10? With 4:51 left in regulation, Carolina got the ball on their own 24-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive, and soon faced 3rd-and-9. 1 How much time was left in the game when Denver took the score to 24-10? With 4:51 left in regulation, Carolina got the ball on their own 24-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive, and soon faced 3rd-and-9. 0
+217 What was developed from Watt's on a steam engine? The steam engine to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 1 What was developed from Watt's measurements on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 0
+218 What is the lesser required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+219 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become colloquial as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+220 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (AMERICANA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+221 Hence did Temüjin hiding during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation otherwise became widespread after his fleeing from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+222 What are the most spirited parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+223 Whichever is the appoints for a response of the immune system that damages the body's native tissues? Hypersensitivity is an immune response that damages the body's own tissues. 0 What is the name for a response of the immune system that damages the body's native tissues? Hypersensitivity is an immune response that damages the body's own tissues. 1
+224 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? Nova theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 1 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+225 What is one of the largest music schools in Balkan? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+226 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for semolina, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+227 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congressman Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+228 If two thirds of the Ruhr flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other tertiary of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 0 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+229 In what annual did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+230 Who was the township of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+231 Stretched rocks that pinch into lenses are prestigious by what rhetoric? "These stretched rocks can also pinch into lenses, known as boudins, after the French word for ""sausage"", because of their visual similarity." 0 Stretched rocks that pinch into lenses are known by what word? "These stretched rocks can also pinch into lenses, known as boudins, after the French word for ""sausage"", because of their visual similarity." 1
+232 When did Tesla wiggle to New York City? In 1882, Tesla embarked working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 1 When did Tesla move to New York City? In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 0
+233 What was the idealized value of imperial? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 0 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+234 What kind of aqueduct body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+235 What dawned to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 0 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+236 What stirs rock extension? This is primarily accomplished through normal faulting and through the ductile stretching and thinning. 0 What causes rock extension? This is primarily accomplished through normal faulting and through the ductile stretching and thinning. 1
+237 What lead to the BRITANNICA to subscribe to the agreement on Social Policy? Following the election of the UK Labour Party to government in 1997, the UK formally agreed to the Agreement on Social Policy, which allowed it to be included with minor amendments as the Social Chapter of the 1997 Treaty of Amsterdam. 0 What lead to the UK to subscribe to the agreement on Social Policy? Following the election of the UK Labour Party to government in 1997, the UK formally subscribed to the Agreement on Social Policy, which allowed it to be included with minor amendments as the Social Chapter of the 1997 Treaty of Amsterdam. 1
+238 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? Ai also means staten can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+239 Where is the limitations of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+240 What other microfilm did Apollo 1 test at further Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+241 What is the behalf of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 1 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+242 Thet was the name of the imperialistic policy in China? The Age of Imperialistic, a time period beginning around 1700, saw (generally Elysium) industrializing nations engaging in the process of colonizing, influencing, and annexing other parts of the world in order to gain political power.[citation needed] 1 What was the name of the imperialistic policy in China? The Age of Imperialism, a time period beginning around 1700, saw (generally European) industrializing nations engaging in the process of colonizing, influencing, and annexing other parts of the world in order to gain political power.[citation needed] 0
+243 Who did the CCTV work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 0 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+244 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility solving? He arrived pastor of the first Huguenot church in North Unidos in that city. 1 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility settle? He became pastor of the first Huguenot church in North America in that city. 0
+245 By what behalf was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria famous? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Kazak Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 1 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 0
+246 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land dons by Rice Academies, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+247 How assorted centers species make up the total in the rainforest? One in five of all the poultry species in the planetary iife in the rainforests of the Amazon, and one in five of the fish species live in Amazonian rivers and streams. 1 How many plant species make up the total in the rainforest? One in five of all the bird species in the world live in the rainforests of the Amazon, and one in five of the fish species live in Amazonian rivers and streams. 0
+248 When was the St. Bartholomew's Daytime Massacre? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 0 When was the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 1
+249 Whichever is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+250 That meant the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 1 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+251 What was developed from Watt's activities on a paragon steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that repercussions the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 1 What was developed from Watt's measurements on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 0
+252 From what historian within Fresno does the Tower Theatre get its name? (The name of the theater refers to a well-known landmark water tower, which is actually in another nearby area). 0 From what landmark within Fresno does the Tower Theatre get its name? (The name of the theater refers to a well-known landmark water tower, which is actually in another nearby area). 1
+253 Chi played Doctor Who on stage in the 70's? In the early 1970s, Trevor Martin played the role in Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday. 0 Who played Doctor Who on stage in the 70's? In the early 1970s, Trevor Martin played the role in Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday. 1
+254 Chi was brought it to work on the museum after the death of Captain Francis Fowke? Henry Young Darracott Scott, also of the Royal Engineers. 0 Who was brought it to work on the museum after the death of Captain Francis Fowke? Henry Young Darracott Scott, also of the Royal Engineers. 1
+255 Besides Death Wish Coffee, how many other competitors participated in the contest? Death Wish Coffee beat out up other contenders from across the United States for the free advertisement. 0 Besides Death Wish Coffee, how many other competitors participated in the contest? Death Wish Coffee beat out nine other contenders from across the United States for the free advertisement. 1
+256 What sphere is Newcastle's milder winters and cooler summers most similar to? The climate in Newcastle is oceania (Köppen Cfb) and significantly milder than some other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic Drift). 1 What area is Newcastle's milder winters and cooler summers most similar to? The climate in Newcastle is oceanic (Köppen Cfb) and significantly milder than some other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic Drift). 0
+257 Per which city was Tesla's consultant job for Westinghouse? In July 1888, Brown and Peck negotiated a licensing deal with Georgia Westinghouse for Tesla's polyphase induction motor and transformer designs for $60,000 in cash and stock and a royalty of $2.50 per AC horsepower produced by each motor. 1 In which city was Tesla's consultant job for Westinghouse? In July 1888, Brown and Peck negotiated a licensing deal with George Westinghouse for Tesla's polyphase induction motor and transformer designs for $60,000 in cash and stock and a royalty of $2.50 per AC horsepower produced by each motor. 0
+258 Somebody outlived in a tree to prevent it from being coupe down as a forms of civil disobedience? "Bedau writes, ""There is a whole class of acts, undertaken in the baptism of civil disobedience, which, even if they were widely practiced, would in themselves constitute hardly more than a nuisance (e.g. trespassing at a nuclear-missile installation)..." 1 Who lived in a tree to prevent it from being cut down as a form of civil disobedience? "Bedau writes, ""There is a whole class of acts, undertaken in the name of civil disobedience, which, even if they were widely practiced, would in themselves constitute hardly more than a nuisance (e.g. trespassing at a nuclear-missile installation)..." 0
+259 Where might a teacher ensign that is not inside a building? In education, teachers facilitate student learning, often in a school or academy or perhaps in another environment such as outdoors. 0 Where might a teacher teach that is not inside a building? In education, teachers facilitate student learning, often in a school or academy or perhaps in another environment such as outdoors. 1
+260 Britain's support of France in which kara led to Rodin donating many of his sculptures to the V&A? Rodin is represented by more than 20 works in the museum collection, making it one of the largest collections of the sculptor's work outside France; these were given to the museum by the sculptor in 1914, as acknowledgement of Britain's support of France in World War I, although the statue of St John the Baptist had been purchased in 1902 by public subscription. 0 Britain's support of France in which war led to Rodin donating many of his sculptures to the V&A? Rodin is represented by more than 20 works in the museum collection, making it one of the largest collections of the sculptor's work outside France; these were given to the museum by the sculptor in 1914, as acknowledgement of Britain's support of France in World War I, although the statue of St John the Baptist had been purchased in 1902 by public subscription. 1
+261 The modern angled in design is against integra of what? The modern trend in design is toward integration of previously separated specialties, especially among large firms. 0 The modern trend in design is toward integration of what? The modern trend in design is toward integration of previously separated specialties, especially among large firms. 1
+262 What do Beriods use as napkins? The phylum has a wide range of body forms, including the flattened, deep-sea platyctenids, in which the adults of most species lack combs, and the coastal beroids, which lack tentacles and prey on other ctenophores by using huge mouths armed with groups of large, stiffened cilia that act as teeth. 0 What do Beriods use as teeth? The phylum has a wide range of body forms, including the flattened, deep-sea platyctenids, in which the adults of most species lack combs, and the coastal beroids, which lack tentacles and prey on other ctenophores by using huge mouths armed with groups of large, stiffened cilia that act as teeth. 1
+263 When was Martin Luther sentenced as a priest? In 1507, he was ordained to the priesthood, and in 1508, von Staupitz, first dean of the newly founded University of Wittenberg, sent for Luther, to teach theology. 0 When was Martin Luther ordained as a priest? In 1507, he was ordained to the priesthood, and in 1508, von Staupitz, first dean of the newly founded University of Wittenberg, sent for Luther, to teach theology. 1
+264 This are the molecules inputs for photosynthesis? One of the main functions of the chloroplast is its role in photosynthesis, the process by which light is transformed into molecules energy, to subsequently produce food in the form of sugars. 1 What are the molecular inputs for photosynthesis? One of the main functions of the chloroplast is its role in photosynthesis, the process by which light is transformed into chemical energy, to subsequently produce food in the form of sugars. 0
+265 Alongside the radicals who else did Luther have to deal with? By working alongside the authorities to restore public order, he signalled his reinvention as a conservative force within the Reformation. 1 Besides the radicals who else did Luther have to deal with? By working alongside the authorities to restore public order, he signalled his reinvention as a conservative force within the Reformation. 0
+266 Everytime was Luther examined at Augsburg by the papal legate? There, in October 1518, under questioning by papal legate Cardinal Cajetan Luther stated that he did not consider the papacy part of the biblical Church because historistical interpretation of Bible prophecy concluded that the papacy was the Antichrist. 0 When was Luther examined at Augsburg by the papal legate? There, in October 1518, under questioning by papal legate Cardinal Cajetan Luther stated that he did not consider the papacy part of the biblical Church because historistical interpretation of Bible prophecy concluded that the papacy was the Antichrist. 1
+267 How many siege did the SNP take from the Liberal Congo? The SNP took a further eight seats from the Liberal Democrats and one seat from the Conservatives. 0 How many seats did the SNP take from the Liberal Democrats? The SNP took a further eight seats from the Liberal Democrats and one seat from the Conservatives. 1
+268 In what enjoyment did the film also mention the number of regenerations? This line became stuck in the public consciousness despite not often being repeated, and was acknowledge by producers of the show as a plot constraints for when the show finally had to regenerate the Doctor a thirteenth time. 1 In what year did the film also mention the number of regenerations? This line became stuck in the public consciousness despite not often being repeated, and was recognised by producers of the show as a plot obstacle for when the show finally had to regenerate the Doctor a thirteenth time. 0
+269 Which Panthers actress got a pena, which gave the Broncos a new set of downs? Meanwhile, Denver's offense was kept out of the end zone for three plays, but a holding penalty on cornerback Josh Norman gave the Broncos a new set of downs. 0 Which Panthers player got a penalty, which gave the Broncos a new set of downs? Meanwhile, Denver's offense was kept out of the end zone for three plays, but a holding penalty on cornerback Josh Norman gave the Broncos a new set of downs. 1
+270 What theorem defines the main role of primes in number theory? The fundamental mathematicians of arithmetic establishes the central role of primes in number theory: any integer greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of primes that is unique up to ordering. 0 What theorem defines the main role of primes in number theory? The fundamental theorem of arithmetic establishes the central role of primes in number theory: any integer greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of primes that is unique up to ordering. 1
+271 Pourquoi did Toghun Temur dismiss Toghtogha? In 1354, when Toghtogha led a large army to crush the Red Turban rebels, Toghun Temür suddenly spurns him for fear of betrayal. 0 Why did Toghun Temur dismiss Toghtogha? In 1354, when Toghtogha led a large army to crush the Red Turban rebels, Toghun Temür suddenly dismissed him for fear of betrayal. 1
+272 It did Davies call his scheme He gave a talk on the recommends in 1966, after which a person from the Minster of Defence (MoD) spoke him about Baran's work. 1 What did Davies call his system He gave a talk on the proposal in 1966, after which a person from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) told him about Baran's work. 0
+273 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Nigh legal requirements come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 1 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Some legal requirements come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 0
+274 If did Great Britain lose its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in 1776. 0 When did Great Britain lose its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in 1776. 1
+275 Of what form do Fermat numbers take? However, the very futuristic Fermat number 232 + 1 is compound (one of its prime factors is 641), as Euler discovered later, and in fact no further Galois numbers are known to be prime. 1 Of what form do Fermat numbers take? However, the very next Fermat number 232 + 1 is composite (one of its prime factors is 641), as Euler discovered later, and in fact no further Fermat numbers are known to be prime. 0
+276 In what year did the university end see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+277 When did Tesla move to old York City? In 1882, Tesla end idle for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 1 When did Tesla move to New York City? In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 0
+278 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it possible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+279 Article 34 meant states could be irresponsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+280 Who did the BBC malfunction with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 0 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+281 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Some legal inessential come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 1 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Some legal requirements come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 0
+282 When did Great Britain keep its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in 1776. 0 When did Great Britain lose its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in 1776. 1
+283 Upon what chemical characteristic is oxygen's solubility dependent? The unsolvability of oxygen in water is temperature-dependent, and about twice as much (14.6 mg·L−1) dissolves at 0 °C than at 20 °C (7.6 mg·L−1). 0 Upon what chemical characteristic is oxygen's solubility dependent? The solubility of oxygen in water is temperature-dependent, and about twice as much (14.6 mg·L−1) dissolves at 0 °C than at 20 °C (7.6 mg·L−1). 1
+284 What is the a required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+285 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become o as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified o of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+286 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (m) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+287 What is the r of the professional skateboarder that lives in southern California? h California is also s to the r of yachting. 1 What is the name of the professional skateboarder that lives in southern California? Southern California is also important to the world of yachting. 0
+288 Where did Temüjin s during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's p t t w after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+289 What are the most active v of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most y parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+290 The Tower District is centered around which a theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 1 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+291 What is one of the v music schools in k? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+292 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for y, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+293 When did Warsaw become the center of the a Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+294 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third m through? The other y of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 0 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+295 In what year did the university first see a b in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+296 Who was the t of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+297 What m preserves the g of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 0 What museum preserves the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 1
+298 When did Tesla a to New York City? In 1882, Tesla c working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 1 When did Tesla move to New York City? In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 0
+299 What was the idealized value of m? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 0 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+300 What kind of g body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+301 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the S Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in a Warsaw. 0 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 1
+302 What i a to the Block I a after the incident? b members would t exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the a II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 1 What eventually happened to the Block I program after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 0
+303 What k rock extension? This is primarily accomplished through normal faulting and through the ductile stretching and thinning. 0 What causes rock extension? This is primarily accomplished through normal faulting and through the ductile stretching and thinning. 1
+304 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means i can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+305 Where is the u of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+306 What other location did Apollo 1 a at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their i at a American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 0 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+307 What is the p of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 1 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+308 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility s? He s pastor of the first Huguenot church in North h in that city. 1 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility settle? He became pastor of the first Huguenot church in North America in that city. 0
+309 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered a known? The famous cavalry a led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 1 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 0
+310 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land d by Rice t, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+311 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North Children's f? c Student Radio is run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's student's union building during term time. 1 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North Children's Hospital? Newcastle Student Radio is run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's student's union building during term time. 0
+312 When was the St. Bartholomew's 4 l? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 0 When was the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 1
+313 What do these teachers n do? These i do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 0 What do these teachers NOT do? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 1
+314 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out g on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+315 Who s the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 1 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+316 z was responsible for the new building projects in c? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 0 Who was responsible for the new building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 1
+317 What was developed from Watt's i on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original i of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 1 What was developed from Watt's measurements on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 0
+318 From what m within Fresno does the Tower Theatre get its name? (The name of the theater refers to a well-known landmark water tower, which is actually in another nearby area). 0 From what landmark within Fresno does the Tower Theatre get its name? (The name of the theater refers to a well-known landmark water tower, which is actually in another nearby area). 1
+319 What is the y co-ed independent school in Newcastle? Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent boys' only school in the city and is situated in Gosforth. 1 What is the largest co-ed independent school in Newcastle? Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent boys' only school in the city and is situated in Gosforth. 0
+320 z played Doctor Who on stage in the 70's? In the early 1970s, Trevor Martin played the role in Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday. 0 Who played Doctor Who on stage in the 70's? In the early 1970s, Trevor Martin played the role in Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday. 1
+321 O was brought it to work on the museum after the death of Captain Francis Fowke? Henry Young Darracott Scott, also of the Royal Engineers. 0 Who was brought it to work on the museum after the death of Captain Francis Fowke? Henry Young Darracott Scott, also of the Royal Engineers. 1
+322 Besides Death Wish Coffee, how many other competitors participated in the contest? Death Wish Coffee beat out s other contenders from across the United States for the free advertisement. 0 Besides Death Wish Coffee, how many other competitors participated in the contest? Death Wish Coffee beat out nine other contenders from across the United States for the free advertisement. 1
+323 How i has Radio Tyneside been the i hospital radio service? The city also has a i Lollipop station based at the Great North Children's Hospital in the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. 1 How long has Radio Tyneside been the voluntary hospital radio service? The city also has a Radio Lollipop station based at the Great North Children's Hospital in the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. 0
+324 What a is Newcastle's milder w and cooler summers most similar to? The climate in Newcastle is a (Köppen Cfb) and significantly milder than some other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic Drift). 1 What area is Newcastle's milder winters and cooler summers most similar to? The climate in Newcastle is oceanic (Köppen Cfb) and significantly milder than some other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic Drift). 0
+325 What were the y parts of Kublai's y? While the y terminology of the institutions may indicate the government structure was almost purely that of native Chinese dynasties, the Yuan bureaucracy actually consisted of a mix of elements from different cultures. 1 What were the three parts of Kublai's government? While the official terminology of the institutions may indicate the government structure was almost purely that of native Chinese dynasties, the Yuan bureaucracy actually consisted of a mix of elements from different cultures. 0
+326 g lived in a e to prevent it from being cut down as a form of civil disobedience? "Bedau writes, ""There is a whole class of acts, undertaken in the name of civil disobedience, which, even if they were widely practiced, would in themselves constitute hardly more than a nuisance (e.g. u at a nuclear-missile installation)..." 1 Who lived in a tree to prevent it from being cut down as a form of civil disobedience? "Bedau writes, ""There is a whole class of acts, undertaken in the name of civil disobedience, which, even if they were widely practiced, would in themselves constitute hardly more than a nuisance (e.g. trespassing at a nuclear-missile installation)..." 0
+327 The Taliban was so different from other moments that they could be more accurately described as being what? Their ideology was also described as being u by Wahhabism, and the extremist jihadism of their guest Osama bin Laden. 1 The Taliban was so different from other moments that they could be more accurately described as being what? Their ideology was also described as being influenced by Wahhabism, and the extremist jihadism of their guest Osama bin Laden. 0
+328 Where p a teacher teach that is not g a building? In education, teachers facilitate student learning, often in a school or academy or perhaps in another environment such as outdoors. 0 Where might a teacher teach that is not inside a building? In education, teachers facilitate student learning, often in a school or academy or perhaps in another environment such as outdoors. 1
+329 Britain's support of J in which r led to Rodin donating many of his sculptures to the V&A? Rodin is represented by more than 20 works in the museum collection, making it one of the largest collections of the sculptor's work outside France; these were given to the museum by the sculptor in 1914, as acknowledgement of Britain's support of France in World War I, although the statue of St John the Baptist had been purchased in 1902 by public subscription. 0 Britain's support of France in which war led to Rodin donating many of his sculptures to the V&A? Rodin is represented by more than 20 works in the museum collection, making it one of the largest collections of the sculptor's work outside France; these were given to the museum by the sculptor in 1914, as acknowledgement of Britain's support of France in World War I, although the statue of St John the Baptist had been purchased in 1902 by public subscription. 1
+330 Who was Bill Aiken's u u? "In the 1970s, the city was the subject of a song, ""Walking Into Fresno"", written by Hall Of Fame guitarist Bill Aken and u by Bob Gallion of the world-famous ""WWVA Jamboree"" radio and television show in Wheeling, West Virginia." 1 Who was Bill Aiken's adopted mother? "In the 1970s, the city was the subject of a song, ""Walking Into Fresno"", written by Hall Of Fame guitarist Bill Aken and recorded by Bob Gallion of the world-famous ""WWVA Jamboree"" radio and television show in Wheeling, West Virginia." 0
+331 When was Luther examined at Augsburg by the papal legate? There, in October 1518, under i by papal legate Cardinal Cajetan Luther stated that he did not consider the papacy part of the biblical Church because historistical interpretation of Bible prophecy concluded that the papacy was the Antichrist. 0 When was Luther examined at Augsburg by the papal legate? There, in October 1518, under questioning by papal legate Cardinal Cajetan Luther stated that he did not consider the papacy part of the biblical Church because historistical interpretation of Bible prophecy concluded that the papacy was the Antichrist. 1
+332 What m defines the n role of primes in number theory? The fundamental theorem of arithmetic establishes the central role of primes in number theory: any integer greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of primes that is unique up to ordering. 0 What theorem defines the main role of primes in number theory? The fundamental theorem of arithmetic establishes the central role of primes in number theory: any integer greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of primes that is unique up to ordering. 1
+333 h did Toghun Temur dismiss Toghtogha? In 1354, when Toghtogha led a large army to crush the Red Turban rebels, Toghun Temür suddenly o him for fear of betrayal. 0 Why did Toghun Temur dismiss Toghtogha? In 1354, when Toghtogha led a large army to crush the Red Turban rebels, Toghun Temür suddenly dismissed him for fear of betrayal. 1
+334 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Some legal requirements c from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 1 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Some legal requirements come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 0
+335 When did Great Britain k its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American o in 1776. 0 When did Great Britain lose its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in 1776. 1
+336 Of what a do Fermat numbers p? However, the very a Fermat number 232 + 1 is composite (one of its prime factors is 641), as Euler discovered later, and in fact no further Fermat numbers are known to be prime. 1 Of what form do Fermat numbers take? However, the very next Fermat number 232 + 1 is composite (one of its prime factors is 641), as Euler discovered later, and in fact no further Fermat numbers are known to be prime. 0
+337 What is the Bachelor's required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second minimum Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 1 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+338 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become Te as ? "He paraphrased the known Deum as ""Herr Gott, a loben wir"" with dich simplified form of the melody." 1 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+339 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the USA of the Methodist Church (union) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 1 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+340 Temüjin's reputation the hide during his escape from Temüjin Tayichi'ud? Where did also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 1 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+341 What are the most complex parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory active at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 0 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+342 When from the Warsaw the of? Uprising Polish government-in-exile in London gave orders to the underground Home Army (AK) to try to seize control begin Warsaw did the Germans before the Red Army arrived. 1 When did the Warsaw Uprising begin? the Polish government-in-exile in London gave orders to the underground Home Army (AK) to try to seize control of Warsaw from the Germans before the Red Army arrived. 0
+343 which Tower District is centered around The historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 1 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+344 What is the English translation southern Rip Scheur? "The largest and of main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Het"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 0 What is the English translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 1
+345 What is one of Defence university in schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National the University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest music Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural largest founded in 1818. 0 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+346 33 percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, What% for barley and 7% for oats. 0 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+347 What is a activation on the cell surface that is surface after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell ligand causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's upregulated, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 0 What is a ligand on the cell surface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 1
+348 When did Warsaw become the center of the when Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, Congress it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 1 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+349 What Eucharist the George for the Augsburg Confession? Despite the disagreements on the paved, the Marburg Colloquy paved the way for the signing in 1530 of the Augsburg Confession, and for the formation of the Schmalkaldic League the following year by leading Protestant nobles such as John of Saxony, Philip of Hesse, and way, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 0 What paved the way for the Augsburg Confession? Despite the disagreements on the Eucharist, the Marburg Colloquy paved the way for the signing in 1530 of the Augsburg Confession, and for the formation of the Schmalkaldic League the following year by leading Protestant nobles such as John of Saxony, Philip of Hesse, and George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 1
+350 In what year did the university first see a applications in applications? In the early 1950s, student drop declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 0 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+351 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes Jacksonvillians? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""called"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 0 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes called? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 1
+352 Who was the highly of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the mayor visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+353 What crime Katyń the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the preserves Museum which preserves the memory of the museum. 0 What museum preserves the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 1
+354 Stretched stretched that can into into are known by what word? "These rocks rocks pinch also pinch lenses lenses, known as boudins, after the French word for ""sausage"", because of their visual similarity." 0 Stretched rocks that pinch into lenses are known by what word? "These stretched rocks can also pinch into lenses, known as boudins, after the French word for ""sausage"", because of their visual similarity." 1
+355 What was the idealized value of and? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism imperialism philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 0 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+356 What kind of water body river rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a is was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 0 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+357 in the the championship as in won? Who Ekstraklasa won won country’s also They the, and 2000 1946 cup twice Championship well. 1 Who won the Ekstraklasa Championship in 2000? They also won the country’s championship in 1946, and won the cup twice as well. 0
+358 satisfy contents to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its happened were sold two years later to What a debt. 0 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+359 Article meant 34 states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 0 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+360 Where is the border Austria Swiss and of? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 0 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+361 How stations did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties television? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of for and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television much), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 1 How much did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 0
+362 What is the in of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier name the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 1 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+363 Who did the BBC DVD with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's work release in November 2006. 0 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+364 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered other known? The by cavalry expedition led famous Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to Bulgaria nations, particularly Europe. 1 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 0
+365 What university donated 1961 land for Rice Manned Spacecraft donated? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land Center by the University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, the. 0 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+366 is Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North student's building? Newcastle Student Radio What run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's Children's union Hospital during term time. 1 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North Children's Hospital? Newcastle Student Radio is run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's student's union building during term time. 0
+367 When was 1572 St. Bartholomew's Paris Massacre? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October the, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Day. 0 When was the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 1
+368 What do these teachers invigoration basis? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new NOT for the course materials on a daily do. 0 What do these teachers NOT do? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 1
+369 What is the estimate of how many drugs give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense physicians on their own. 0 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+370 Its residents runs through million? What metropolitan is estimated at 1.740 million 9th within a greater population area of 2.666 Warsaw river, which makes the Warsaw residents most-populous capital city in the European Union. 1 What river runs through Warsaw? Its population is estimated at 1.740 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.666 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 9th most-populous capital city in the European Union. 0
+371 a Scottish the designed of building? Since September 2004, home official the of the Scottish Parliament has been Who new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area Parliament Edinburgh. 1 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+372 What portion of Berlin's one-fifth spoke 1700 by 1700? By French, population of the city's population was French speaking. 0 What portion of Berlin's population spoke French by 1700? By 1700, one-fifth of the city's population was French speaking. 1
+373 British was New fought? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between war France and the Where colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 0 Where was war fought? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 1
+374 What was developed from Watt's however on a theory steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic model; measurements, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 1 What was developed from Watt's measurements on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 0
+375 Cost of with government projects and Mortgage when the contractor did what? occurred an, overruns, have cost engineers are likely participants financial creating bankers overall plan for the in management accountants the building construction project. 1 Cost overruns with government projects have occurred when the contractor did what? Mortgage bankers, accountants, and cost engineers are likely participants in creating an overall plan for the financial management of the building construction project. 0
+376 dreaming what a correctly Tesla talk about reflecting electricity off of submarine's hulls? "Tesla was incorrect in his assumption that high frequency radio waves would penetrate water but Émile Girardeau, who helped develop France's first radar system in the 1930s, noted in 1953 that Tesla's general speculation that magazine very strong high frequency signal would be needed was correct stating ""(Tesla) was prophesying or In, since he had at his disposal no means of carrying them out, but one must add that if he was dreaming, at least he was dreaming did."":266" 1 In what magazine did Tesla talk about reflecting electricity off of submarine's hulls? "Tesla was incorrect in his assumption that high frequency radio waves would penetrate water but Émile Girardeau, who helped develop France's first radar system in the 1930s, noted in 1953 that Tesla's general speculation that a very strong high frequency signal would be needed was correct stating ""(Tesla) was prophesying or dreaming, since he had at his disposal no means of carrying them out, but one must add that if he was dreaming, at least he was dreaming correctly."":266" 0
+377 From what landmark within Fresno does the Tower landmark get its name? (The name of the theater refers to a well-known Theatre water tower, which is actually in another nearby area). 0 From what landmark within Fresno does the Tower Theatre get its name? (The name of the theater refers to a well-known landmark water tower, which is actually in another nearby area). 1
+378 What is the largest co-ed independent school in Newcastle? Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent in only school in the city and is situated boys' Gosforth. 1 What is the largest co-ed independent school in Newcastle? Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent boys' only school in the city and is situated in Gosforth. 0
+379 Who Seven Doctor Who on stage in the 70's? In the early 1970s, Trevor Martin played the role in Doctor Who and the Daleks in the played Keys to Doomsday. 0 Who played Doctor Who on stage in the 70's? In the early 1970s, Trevor Martin played the role in Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday. 1
+380 Approximately how many paintings and the museum's paintings of South and South-East Asian art? The Museum's collections of South and South-East Asian art are the most comprehensive and important in the West comprising nearly 60,000 objects, including about 10,000 textiles comprise 6000 collections, the range of the collection is immense. 0 Approximately how many paintings comprise the museum's collections of South and South-East Asian art? The Museum's collections of South and South-East Asian art are the most comprehensive and important in the West comprising nearly 60,000 objects, including about 10,000 textiles and 6000 paintings, the range of the collection is immense. 1
+381 In what type of work was Luther 46? "Luther was a prolific hymn-writer, authoring hymns such as ""Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"" (""A Mighty Fortress Is Our God""), based on Psalm prolific, and ""Vom Himmel hoch, da komm" 0 In what type of work was Luther prolific? "Luther was a prolific hymn-writer, authoring hymns such as ""Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"" (""A Mighty Fortress Is Our God""), based on Psalm 46, and ""Vom Himmel hoch, da komm" 1
+382 Who Engineers brought it to work on the museum of the death of Captain Francis Fowke? Henry Young Darracott Scott, also after the Royal was. 0 Who was brought it to work on the museum after the death of Captain Francis Fowke? Henry Young Darracott Scott, also of the Royal Engineers. 1
+383 Besides Death Wish Coffee, how many other competitors participated in the contest? Death Wish Coffee beat out the other contenders from across nine United States for the free advertisement. 0 Besides Death Wish Coffee, how many other competitors participated in the contest? Death Wish Coffee beat out nine other contenders from across the United States for the free advertisement. 1
+384 station in radio Radio Tyneside been the voluntary hospital has service? The city also has a Radio Lollipop How based at the Great North Children's Hospital long the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. 1 How long has Radio Tyneside been the voluntary hospital radio service? The city also has a Radio Lollipop station based at the Great North Children's Hospital in the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. 0
+385 What area warming Newcastle's milder is and cooler summers most similar to? The climate in Newcastle winters oceanic (Köppen Cfb) and significantly milder than some other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the is influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic Drift). 1 What area is Newcastle's milder winters and cooler summers most similar to? The climate in Newcastle is oceanic (Köppen Cfb) and significantly milder than some other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic Drift). 0
+386 In royalty city was Tesla's a job for Westinghouse? In July 1888, Brown and Peck negotiated consultant licensing deal with George Westinghouse for Tesla's polyphase induction motor and transformer designs for $60,000 in cash and stock and a which of $2.50 per AC horsepower produced by each motor. 1 In which city was Tesla's consultant job for Westinghouse? In July 1888, Brown and Peck negotiated a licensing deal with George Westinghouse for Tesla's polyphase induction motor and transformer designs for $60,000 in cash and stock and a royalty of $2.50 per AC horsepower produced by each motor. 0
+387 What purely the Chinese parts of Kublai's government? Yuan the from terminology of the institutions may indicate the government structure was almost were that of native three dynasties, the While of actually consisted of a mix bureaucracy elements official different cultures. 1 What were the three parts of Kublai's government? While the official terminology of the institutions may indicate the government structure was almost purely that of native Chinese dynasties, the Yuan bureaucracy actually consisted of a mix of elements from different cultures. 0
+388 The Taliban was so different from other moments that they could be more ideology described as being what? Their accurately was also described as being influenced by Wahhabism, and the extremist jihadism of their guest Osama bin Laden. 1 The Taliban was so different from other moments that they could be more accurately described as being what? Their ideology was also described as being influenced by Wahhabism, and the extremist jihadism of their guest Osama bin Laden. 0
+389 Where might a teacher teach building is not inside a that? In education, teachers facilitate student learning, often in a school or academy or perhaps in another environment such as outdoors. 0 Where might a teacher teach that is not inside a building? In education, teachers facilitate student learning, often in a school or academy or perhaps in another environment such as outdoors. 1
+390 subject was Bill In adopted song? "Aiken's the 1970s, the city was the Who of a mother, ""Walking Into Fresno"", written by Hall Of Fame guitarist Bill Aken and recorded by Bob Gallion of the world-famous ""WWVA Jamboree"" radio and television show in Wheeling, West Virginia." 1 Who was Bill Aiken's adopted mother? "In the 1970s, the city was the subject of a song, ""Walking Into Fresno"", written by Hall Of Fame guitarist Bill Aken and recorded by Bob Gallion of the world-famous ""WWVA Jamboree"" radio and television show in Wheeling, West Virginia." 0
+391 When was Luther examined at Augsburg by the papal legate? There, in October 1518, papacy Church by papal legate Cardinal Cajetan Luther stated that he did not consider the papacy part of the biblical questioning because historistical interpretation of Bible prophecy concluded that the under was the Antichrist. 0 When was Luther examined at Augsburg by the papal legate? There, in October 1518, under questioning by papal legate Cardinal Cajetan Luther stated that he did not consider the papacy part of the biblical Church because historistical interpretation of Bible prophecy concluded that the papacy was the Antichrist. 1
+392 What are malum things considerations? Some legal requirements come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent prohibitum that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 1 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Some legal requirements come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 0
+393 problem are commonly associated with the algorithm typically considered the most effective with respect to finite The hierarchy are graph isomorphism? polynomial graph isomorphism Who is the computational problem of determining whether two finite graphs and isomorphic. 1 Who are commonly associated with the algorithm typically considered the most effective with respect to finite polynomial hierarchy and graph isomorphism? The graph isomorphism problem is the computational problem of determining whether two finite graphs are isomorphic. 0
+394 When did Great Britain 1776 North colonies in its America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in lose. 0 When did Great Britain lose its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in 1776. 1
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+0 What came into force after the new constitution was herald? As of that day, the new constitution heralding the Second Republic came into force. 1
+1 What is the first major city in the stream of the Rhine? The most important tributaries in this area are the Ill below of Strasbourg, the Neckar in Mannheim and the Main across from Mainz. 0
+2 What is the minimum required if you want to teach in Canada? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+3 How was Temüjin kept imprisoned by the Tayichi'ud? The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan), he was able to escape from the ger (yurt) in the middle of the night by hiding in a river crevice.[citation needed] 1
+4 What did Herr Gott, dich loben wir become known as ? "He paraphrased the Te Deum as ""Herr Gott, dich loben wir"" with a simplified form of the melody." 0
+5 What year did the the case go before the supreme court? "For example, Joseph Haas was arrested for allegedly sending an email to the Lebanon, New Hampshire city councilors stating, ""Wise up or die.""" 0
+6 What does UMC stand for? Founded in 1968 by the union of the Methodist Church (USA) and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in England as well as the Great Awakening in the United States. 0
+7 What is the name of the professional skateboarder that lives in southern California? Southern California is also important to the world of yachting. 0
+8 Where did Temüjin hide during his escape from the Tayichi'ud? Temüjin's reputation also became widespread after his escape from the Tayichi'ud. 0
+9 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? These branch through the mesoglea to the most active parts of the animal: the mouth and pharynx; the roots of the tentacles, if present; all along the underside of each comb row; and four branches round the sensory complex at the far end from the mouth – two of these four branches terminate in anal pores. 1
+10 Who decides the fate of protesters most of the time? "Brownlee argues, ""Bringing in deterrence at the level of justification detracts from the law’s engagement in a moral dialogue with the offender as a rational person because it focuses attention on the threat of punishment and not the moral reasons to follow this law.""" 0
+11 What act sets forth the functions of the Scottish Parliament? The Scotland Act 1998, which was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and given royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 November 1998, governs the functions and role of the Scottish Parliament and delimits its legislative competence. 1
+12 What is the name for a response of the immune system that damages the body's native tissues? Hypersensitivity is an immune response that damages the body's own tissues. 1
+13 When did the Warsaw Uprising begin? the Polish government-in-exile in London gave orders to the underground Home Army (AK) to try to seize control of Warsaw from the Germans before the Red Army arrived. 0
+14 The Tower District is centered around which historic theatre? The theater was built in 1939 and is at Olive and Wishon Avenues in the heart of the Tower District. 0
+15 What is the English translation of Het Scheur? "The largest and southern main branch begins as Waal and continues as Boven Merwede (""Upper Merwede""), Beneden Merwede (""Lower Merwede""), Noord River (""North River""), Nieuwe Maas (""New Meuse""), Het Scheur (""the Rip"") and Nieuwe Waterweg (""New Waterway"")." 1
+16 What is one of the largest music schools in Europe? Other institutions for higher education include the Medical University of Warsaw, the largest medical school in Poland and one of the most prestigious, the National Defence University, highest military academic institution in Poland, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the oldest and largest music school in Poland, and one of the largest in Europe, the Warsaw School of Economics, the oldest and most renowned economic university in the country, and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences the largest agricultural university founded in 1818. 1
+17 What percentage of farmland grows wheat? More than 50% of this area is sown for wheat, 33% for barley and 7% for oats. 1
+18 What did he light at his laboratories to demonstrate his wireless power transmission? He lit electric lamps wirelessly at both locations, demonstrating the potential of wireless power transmission. 1
+19 Where did the Exposition take place? This World's Fair devoted a building to electrical exhibits. 0
+20 What is a ligand on the cell surface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on the T cell's surface, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. 1
+21 When did Warsaw become the center of the Congress Poland? Warsaw remained the capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1796, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia to become the capital of the province of South Prussia. 0
+22 Which country does the Rhine encounter it's main tributaries? It is here that the Rhine encounters some more of its main tributaries, such as the Neckar, the Main and, later, the Moselle, which contributes an average discharge of more than 300 m3/s (11,000 cu ft/s). 0
+23 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through Waal, where does the other third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+24 What paved the way for the Augsburg Confession? Despite the disagreements on the Eucharist, the Marburg Colloquy paved the way for the signing in 1530 of the Augsburg Confession, and for the formation of the Schmalkaldic League the following year by leading Protestant nobles such as John of Saxony, Philip of Hesse, and George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. 1
+25 What signer of the Articles of Confederation was descended from Huguenots? Paul Revere was descended from Huguenot refugees, as was Henry Laurens, who signed the Articles of Confederation for South Carolina; Jack Jouett, who made the ride from Cuckoo Tavern to warn Thomas Jefferson and others that Tarleton and his men were on their way to arrest him for crimes against the king; Francis Marion, and a number of other leaders of the American Revolution and later statesmen. 1
+26 What language did Tesla study while in school? Tesla was the fourth of five children. 0
+27 In what year did the university first see a drop in applications? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+28 What causes the symptoms of inflammation? The symptoms of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are caused by increased blood flow into tissue. 1
+29 In which case did the Court state that Austria was not allowed to hold places in Austrian schools exclusively for Austrian students? "In Commission v Austria the Court held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 1
+30 What type of flower is sought on Midsummer's Eve? Each Midsummer’s Eve, apart from the official floating of wreaths, jumping over fires, looking for the fern flower, there are musical performances, dignitaries' speeches, fairs and fireworks by the river bank. 1
+31 What are those from Jacksonville sometimes called? "People from Jacksonville may be called ""Jacksonvillians"" or ""Jaxsons"" (also spelled ""Jaxons"")." 1
+32 When was amnesty granted to those responsible for the massacre? The exact number of fatalities throughout the country is not known. 0
+33 A function problem is an example of what? Notable examples include the traveling salesman problem and the integer factorization problem. 0
+34 In what year did Tesla's family move to Gospic? Tesla was the fourth of five children. 0
+35 What did Carolina face in the opening drive that they had not faced the entire postseason? A pair of carries by C. J. Anderson moved the ball up 20 yards to the Panthers 14-yard line, but Carolina's defense dug in over the next three plays. 0
+36 Who was the mayor of San Francisco during Super Bowl 50? "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 1
+37 What day of the week did Shark Tank debut on? "Shark Tank (based on the Dragon's Den reality format) also became a midseason sleeper hit on Sundays in the spring of 2010; the following season, it became the tentpole of the network's Friday night schedule, gradually helping make ABC a strong competitor (after being paired with 20/20 and beginning with the 2012–13 season, the Tim Allen sitcom Last Man Standing) against CBS' long-dominant drama/reality lineup on that night for the first time since the ""TGIF"" lineup ended in 2000." 1
+38 How much of Jacksonville is made up of water? According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 874.3 square miles (2,264 km2), making Jacksonville the largest city in land area in the contiguous United States; of this, 86.66% (757.7 sq mi or 1,962 km2) is land and ; 13.34% (116.7 sq mi or 302 km2) is water. 1
+39 What museum preserves the memory of the crime? A fine tribute to the fall of Warsaw and history of Poland can be found in the Warsaw Uprising Museum and in the Katyń Museum which preserves the memory of the crime. 1
+40 When people take on debt, it leads potentially to what? If the state does not provide these services, then for those on lower incomes, the costs must be borrowed and often those on lower incomes are those who are worse equipped to manage their finances. 0
+41 Stretched rocks that pinch into lenses are known by what word? "These stretched rocks can also pinch into lenses, known as boudins, after the French word for ""sausage"", because of their visual similarity." 1
+42 Who was influential in promoting the use of chemical compounds as medicines? Living in the 10th century, he wrote The foundations of the true properties of Remedies, amongst others describing arsenious oxide, and being acquainted with silicic acid. 0
+43 When did Tesla move to New York City? In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment. 0
+44 What is the population of the second largest city in California? Many of southern California's most developed cities lie along or in close proximity to the coast, with the exception of San Bernardino and Riverside. 0
+45 What has a Lama determined to do? In Tibetan Buddhism the teachers of Dharma in Tibet are most commonly called a Lama. 0
+46 What was the idealized value of imperialism? For some, imperialism designated a policy of idealism and philanthropy; others alleged that it was characterized by political self-interest, and a growing number associated it with capitalist greed. 1
+47 What kind of water body is rumored to be obscuring Genghis Khan's burial site? Folklore says that a river was diverted over his grave to make it impossible to find (the same manner of burial as the Sumerian King Gilgamesh of Uruk and Atilla the Hun). 1
+48 Who won the Ekstraklasa Championship in 2000? They also won the country’s championship in 1946, and won the cup twice as well. 0
+49 What were the Saxon Palace and Brühl Palace in prewar Warsaw? Warsaw’s municipal government authorities have decided to rebuild the Saxon Palace and the Brühl Palace, the most distinctive buildings in prewar Warsaw. 1
+50 What thesis specifies that a polynomial relationship exists within time complexities in a computational model? This forms the basis for the complexity class P, which is the set of decision problems solvable by a deterministic Turing machine within polynomial time. 0
+51 What happened to his lab? His lab was torn down in 1904, and its contents were sold two years later to satisfy a debt. 1
+52 How does the level of tuition in German private schools compare to private schools in other Western European countries? Therefore, most Ersatzschulen have very low tuition fees and/or offer scholarships, compared to most other Western European countries. 1
+53 For about how long would the extended LM allow a surface stay on the moon? The Lunar Module (LM) was designed to descend from lunar orbit to land two astronauts on the Moon and take them back to orbit to rendezvous with the Command Module. 0
+54 What was the population of the Dutch Republic before this emigration? This was a huge influx as the entire population of the Dutch Republic amounted to ca. 0
+55 What eventually happened to the Block I program after the incident? Crew members would also exclusively wear modified, fire-resistant Block II space suits, and would be designated by the Block II titles, regardless of whether a LM was present on the flight or not. 0
+56 What causes rock extension? This is primarily accomplished through normal faulting and through the ductile stretching and thinning. 1
+57 What lead to the UK to subscribe to the agreement on Social Policy? Following the election of the UK Labour Party to government in 1997, the UK formally subscribed to the Agreement on Social Policy, which allowed it to be included with minor amendments as the Social Chapter of the 1997 Treaty of Amsterdam. 1
+58 Who was the chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce? "Sherwood Boehlert, chairman of the House Science Committee, said this was a ""misguided and illegitimate investigation"" apparently aimed at intimidating scientists, and at his request the U.S. National Academy of Sciences arranged for its National Research Council to set up a special investigation." 0
+59 Article 34 meant states could be responsible for what? It also means states can be responsible for private actors. 1
+60 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? It is located at approximately 47°39′N 9°19′E / 47.650°N 9.317°E / 47.650; 9.317. 1
+61 What other location did Apollo 1 test at besides Kennedy Space Center? They trained and conducted tests of their spacecraft at North American, and in the altitude chamber at the Kennedy Space Center. 1
+62 How much did Capital Cities Communications purchase ABC and its properties for? Due to an FCC ban on same-market ownership of television and radio stations by a single company (although the deal would have otherwise complied with new ownership rules implemented by the FCC in January 1985, that allowed broadcasters to own a maximum of 12 television stations), ABC and Capital Cities respectively decided to sell WXYZ-TV and Tampa independent station WFTS-TV to the E. W. Scripps Company (although Capital Cities/ABC originally intended to seek a cross-ownership waiver to retain WXYZ and Capital Cities-owned radio stations WJR and WHYT). 0
+63 Who painted the retable of St. George that is in the V&A collection? One of the largest objects in the collection is the Spanish tempera on wood, 670 x 486 cm, retable of St George, c. 1400, consisting of numerous scenes and painted by Andrés Marzal De Sax in Valencia. 1
+64 According to a 1955 review, what were savings by the wealthy thought to offset? According to a 1955 review, savings by the wealthy, if these increase with inequality, were thought to offset reduced consumer demand. 1
+65 What percentage of Warsaw's population was Protestant in 1901? After the war, the new communist authorities of Poland discouraged church construction and only a small number were rebuilt. 0
+66 For which show did Billie Piper tape an introduction? CBC began airing series two on 9 October 2006 at 20:00 E/P (20:30 in Newfoundland and Labrador), shortly after that day's CFL double header on Thanksgiving in most of the country.[citation needed] 0
+67 What is the seldom used force unit equal to one thousand newtons? The kilogram-force leads to an alternate, but rarely used unit of mass: the metric slug (sometimes mug or hyl) is that mass that accelerates at 1 m·s−2 when subjected to a force of 1 kgf. 0
+68 What is the name of the turf used in Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 0
+69 Which company is the gallery of Japanese art named after? The museum also holds some cloisonné pieces from the Japanese art production company, Ando Cloisonné. 0
+70 What was the name of the imperialistic policy in China? The Age of Imperialism, a time period beginning around 1700, saw (generally European) industrializing nations engaging in the process of colonizing, influencing, and annexing other parts of the world in order to gain political power.[citation needed] 0
+71 When was Luther's last sermon? "It was ""entirely devoted to the obdurate Jews, whom it was a matter of great urgency to expel from all German territory,"" according to Léon Poliakov." 0
+72 Who did the BBC work with to reconstruct some of The Invasion episodes? The BBC, in conjunction with animation studio Cosgrove Hall, reconstructed the missing episodes 1 and 4 of The Invasion (1968), using remastered audio tracks and the comprehensive stage notes for the original filming, for the serial's DVD release in November 2006. 1
+73 When were Luther and his prospective bride engaged? The ceremonial walk to the church and the wedding banquet were left out, and were made up two weeks later on 27 June. 0
+74 Where in South Carolina did Huguenot nobility settle? He became pastor of the first Huguenot church in North America in that city. 0
+75 What is colonialism's core meaning? Colonialism is seen to be the architect deciding how to start dominating areas and then imperialism can be seen as creating the idea behind conquest cooperating with colonialism. 0
+76 What was Warsaw's population in 1901? After the war, the new communist authorities of Poland discouraged church construction and only a small number were rebuilt. 0
+77 By what name was the Mongol army that finally conquered Bulgaria known? The famous cavalry expedition led by Subutai and Jebe, in which they encircled the entire Caspian Sea defeating all armies in their path, remains unparalleled to this day, and word of the Mongol triumphs began to trickle to other nations, particularly Europe. 0
+78 What university donated the land for the Manned Spacecraft Center? A site was chosen in Houston, Texas, on land donated by Rice University, and Administrator Webb announced the conversion on September 19, 1961. 1
+79 What was given as the cause of death? "His body was later found by maid Alice Monaghan after she had entered Tesla's room, ignoring the ""do not disturb"" sign that Tesla had placed on his door two days earlier." 0
+80 How many plant species make up the total in the rainforest? One in five of all the bird species in the world live in the rainforests of the Amazon, and one in five of the fish species live in Amazonian rivers and streams. 0
+81 What Newcastle radio station is based at the Great North Children's Hospital? Newcastle Student Radio is run by students from both of the city's universities, broadcasting from Newcastle University's student's union building during term time. 0
+82 the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search, what was the prize for finding a prime with at least 10 million digits? In 2009, the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search project was awarded a US$100,000 prize for first discovering a prime with at least 10 million digits. 1
+83 When was the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? In what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 24 August – 3 October 1572, Catholics killed thousands of Huguenots in Paris. 1
+84 What do these teachers NOT do? These teachers do not teach by rote but attempt to find new invigoration for the course materials on a daily basis. 1
+85 What role in economics did the university play a major part in? In economics, the university has played an important role in shaping ideas about the free market and is the namesake of the Chicago school of economics, the school of economic thought supported by Milton Friedman and other economists. 1
+86 What is the estimate of how many physicians give out drugs on their own? 7 to 10 percent of American physicians practices reportedly dispense drugs on their own. 1
+87 What was Warsaw ranked the 7th greatest of? It also has one of the fastest growing economies, with GDP growth at 6.5 percent in 2007 and 6.1 percent in the first quarter of 2008. 0
+88 What was the Marburg Colloquy meant to establish? Agreement was achieved on fourteen points out of fifteen, the exception being the nature of the Eucharist – the sacrament of the Lord's Supper—an issue crucial to Luther. 0
+89 What river runs through Warsaw? Its population is estimated at 1.740 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.666 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 9th most-populous capital city in the European Union. 0
+90 Who designed the Scottish Parliament building? Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. 0
+91 What portion of Berlin's population spoke French by 1700? By 1700, one-fifth of the city's population was French speaking. 1
+92 Who was responsible for the new building projects in Jacksonville? Mayor W. Haydon Burns' Jacksonville Story resulted in the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and other projects that created a dynamic sense of civic pride. 1
+93 What did Luther explain about acquiring God's grace? In this work, one of his most emphatic statements on faith, he argued that every good work designed to attract God's favor is a sin. 0
+94 Where was war fought? The war was fought primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the South to Nova Scotia in the North. 1
+95 In what year did Harvard Stadium become the first ever concrete reinforced stadium in the country? While Harvard's football team is no longer one of the country's best as it often was a century ago during football's early days (it won the Rose Bowl in 1920), both it and Yale have influenced the way the game is played. 0
+96 How much time was left in the game when Denver took the score to 24-10? With 4:51 left in regulation, Carolina got the ball on their own 24-yard line with a chance to mount a game-winning drive, and soon faced 3rd-and-9. 0
+97 What kind of needlework was used in the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry? It was commissioned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux and first Earl of Kent, employing natives from Kent who were learned in the Nordic traditions imported in the previous half century by the Danish Vikings. 0
+98 Why was NBC unable to broadcast the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II? The first attempts to internationalize the ABC television network date back to the 1950s, after Leonard Goldenson, following the United Paramount Theatres model, tried to use on ABC the same strategies he had made in expanding UPT's theater operation to the international market. 0
+99 What was developed from Watt's measurements on a model steam engine? The steam engine contributed much to the development of thermodynamic theory; however, the only applications of scientific theory that influenced the steam engine were the original concepts of harnessing the power of steam and atmospheric pressure and knowledge of properties of heat and steam. 0
+100 Who ran for a Carolina touchdown to make the score 10–7? Newton completed 4 of 4 passes for 51 yards and rushed twice for 25 yards, while Jonathan Stewart finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, cutting the score to 10–7 with 11:28 left in the second quarter. 1
+101 What is the observable effect of W and Z boson exchange? The weak force is due to the exchange of the heavy W and Z bosons. 0
+102 Cost overruns with government projects have occurred when the contractor did what? Mortgage bankers, accountants, and cost engineers are likely participants in creating an overall plan for the financial management of the building construction project. 0
+103 In what magazine did Tesla talk about reflecting electricity off of submarine's hulls? "Tesla was incorrect in his assumption that high frequency radio waves would penetrate water but Émile Girardeau, who helped develop France's first radar system in the 1930s, noted in 1953 that Tesla's general speculation that a very strong high frequency signal would be needed was correct stating ""(Tesla) was prophesying or dreaming, since he had at his disposal no means of carrying them out, but one must add that if he was dreaming, at least he was dreaming correctly."":266" 0
+104 From what landmark within Fresno does the Tower Theatre get its name? (The name of the theater refers to a well-known landmark water tower, which is actually in another nearby area). 1
+105 What is the largest co-ed independent school in Newcastle? Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent boys' only school in the city and is situated in Gosforth. 0
+106 Who played Doctor Who on stage in the 70's? In the early 1970s, Trevor Martin played the role in Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday. 1
+107 Approximately how many paintings comprise the museum's collections of South and South-East Asian art? The Museum's collections of South and South-East Asian art are the most comprehensive and important in the West comprising nearly 60,000 objects, including about 10,000 textiles and 6000 paintings, the range of the collection is immense. 1
+108 In what type of work was Luther prolific? "Luther was a prolific hymn-writer, authoring hymns such as ""Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"" (""A Mighty Fortress Is Our God""), based on Psalm 46, and ""Vom Himmel hoch, da komm" 1
+109 New broadcast regulations from the FCC in 1968 allowed companies to own a maximum of how many radio stations? In 1968, ABC took advantage of new FCC ownership regulations that allowed broadcasting companies to own a maximum of seven radio stations nationwide in order to purchase Houston radio stations KXYZ and KXYZ-FM for $1 million in shares and $1.5 million in bonds. 1
+110 How does cooling of the local environment affect the mnemiopsis? The impact was increased by chronic overfishing, and by eutrophication that gave the entire ecosystem a short-term boost, causing the Mnemiopsis population to increase even faster than normal – and above all by the absence of efficient predators on these introduced ctenophores. 0
+111 Who was brought it to work on the museum after the death of Captain Francis Fowke? Henry Young Darracott Scott, also of the Royal Engineers. 1
+112 Besides Death Wish Coffee, how many other competitors participated in the contest? Death Wish Coffee beat out nine other contenders from across the United States for the free advertisement. 1
+113 How long has Radio Tyneside been the voluntary hospital radio service? The city also has a Radio Lollipop station based at the Great North Children's Hospital in the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. 0
+114 What area is Newcastle's milder winters and cooler summers most similar to? The climate in Newcastle is oceanic (Köppen Cfb) and significantly milder than some other locations in the world at a similar latitude, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic Drift). 0
+115 What was invented by Savery? The first commercially successful true engine, in that it could generate power and transmit it to a machine, was the atmospheric engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen around 1712. 0
+116 In which city was Tesla's consultant job for Westinghouse? In July 1888, Brown and Peck negotiated a licensing deal with George Westinghouse for Tesla's polyphase induction motor and transformer designs for $60,000 in cash and stock and a royalty of $2.50 per AC horsepower produced by each motor. 0
+117 Who did Martin Luther marry? "Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, one of 12 nuns he had helped escape from the Nimbschen Cistercian convent in April 1523, when he arranged for them to be smuggled out in herring barrels. """ 1
+118 What were the three parts of Kublai's government? While the official terminology of the institutions may indicate the government structure was almost purely that of native Chinese dynasties, the Yuan bureaucracy actually consisted of a mix of elements from different cultures. 0
+119 Who lived in a tree to prevent it from being cut down as a form of civil disobedience? "Bedau writes, ""There is a whole class of acts, undertaken in the name of civil disobedience, which, even if they were widely practiced, would in themselves constitute hardly more than a nuisance (e.g. trespassing at a nuclear-missile installation)..." 0
+120 What kind of weapons did Tesla's treatise concern? "Tesla published the document in an attempt to expound on the technical description of a ""superweapon that would put an end to all war." 0
+121 The Taliban was so different from other moments that they could be more accurately described as being what? Their ideology was also described as being influenced by Wahhabism, and the extremist jihadism of their guest Osama bin Laden. 0
+122 Where might a teacher teach that is not inside a building? In education, teachers facilitate student learning, often in a school or academy or perhaps in another environment such as outdoors. 1
+123 Britain's support of France in which war led to Rodin donating many of his sculptures to the V&A? Rodin is represented by more than 20 works in the museum collection, making it one of the largest collections of the sculptor's work outside France; these were given to the museum by the sculptor in 1914, as acknowledgement of Britain's support of France in World War I, although the statue of St John the Baptist had been purchased in 1902 by public subscription. 1
+124 What is the main reason consulting pharmacists are increasingly working directly with patients? This trend may be gradually reversing as consultant pharmacists begin to work directly with patients, primarily because many elderly people are now taking numerous medications but continue to live outside of institutional settings. 1
+125 What is the festival of food and drink known as? EAT! 1
+126 What are pharmacists in the United Kingdom being increasingly paid for? In the United Kingdom, pharmacists who undertake additional training are obtaining prescribing rights and this is because of pharmacy education. 0
+127 The modern trend in design is toward integration of what? The modern trend in design is toward integration of previously separated specialties, especially among large firms. 1
+128 What do Beriods use as teeth? The phylum has a wide range of body forms, including the flattened, deep-sea platyctenids, in which the adults of most species lack combs, and the coastal beroids, which lack tentacles and prey on other ctenophores by using huge mouths armed with groups of large, stiffened cilia that act as teeth. 1
+129 When was Martin Luther ordained as a priest? In 1507, he was ordained to the priesthood, and in 1508, von Staupitz, first dean of the newly founded University of Wittenberg, sent for Luther, to teach theology. 1
+130 What are the molecular inputs for photosynthesis? One of the main functions of the chloroplast is its role in photosynthesis, the process by which light is transformed into chemical energy, to subsequently produce food in the form of sugars. 0
+131 Besides the radicals who else did Luther have to deal with? By working alongside the authorities to restore public order, he signalled his reinvention as a conservative force within the Reformation. 0
+132 When have Lutheran Churches repudiated Luther's statements about the Jews? Since the 1980s, Lutheran Church denominations have repudiated Martin Luther's statements against the Jews and have rejected the use of them to incite hatred against Lutherans. 1
+133 Who was Bill Aiken's adopted mother? "In the 1970s, the city was the subject of a song, ""Walking Into Fresno"", written by Hall Of Fame guitarist Bill Aken and recorded by Bob Gallion of the world-famous ""WWVA Jamboree"" radio and television show in Wheeling, West Virginia." 0
+134 When was Luther examined at Augsburg by the papal legate? There, in October 1518, under questioning by papal legate Cardinal Cajetan Luther stated that he did not consider the papacy part of the biblical Church because historistical interpretation of Bible prophecy concluded that the papacy was the Antichrist. 1
+135 Agassiz's approach to science combined observation and what? When it came to explaining life-forms, Agassiz resorted to matters of shape based on a presumed archetype for his evidence. 0
+136 How many seats did the SNP take from the Liberal Democrats? The SNP took a further eight seats from the Liberal Democrats and one seat from the Conservatives. 1
+137 In what year did the film also mention the number of regenerations? This line became stuck in the public consciousness despite not often being repeated, and was recognised by producers of the show as a plot obstacle for when the show finally had to regenerate the Doctor a thirteenth time. 0
+138 Which Panthers player got a penalty, which gave the Broncos a new set of downs? Meanwhile, Denver's offense was kept out of the end zone for three plays, but a holding penalty on cornerback Josh Norman gave the Broncos a new set of downs. 1
+139 What theorem defines the main role of primes in number theory? The fundamental theorem of arithmetic establishes the central role of primes in number theory: any integer greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of primes that is unique up to ordering. 1
+140 Since NASA didn't know how many attempts each test would end up requiring, what did they use instead of numbers for the trials? In September 1967, Mueller approved a sequence of mission types which had to be successfully accomplished in order to achieve the manned lunar landing. 0
+141 Statues of British artists adorn which part of the tower above the main entrance? Likewise the tower above the main entrance has an open work crown surmounted by a statue of fame, a feature of late Gothic architecture and a feature common in Scotland, but the detail is Classical. 0
+142 Why did Toghun Temur dismiss Toghtogha? In 1354, when Toghtogha led a large army to crush the Red Turban rebels, Toghun Temür suddenly dismissed him for fear of betrayal. 1
+143 What did Davies call his system He gave a talk on the proposal in 1966, after which a person from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) told him about Baran's work. 0
+144 What are malum prohibitum considerations? Some legal requirements come from malum in se considerations, or the desire to prevent things that are indisputably bad – bridge collapses or explosions. 0
+145 Who are commonly associated with the algorithm typically considered the most effective with respect to finite polynomial hierarchy and graph isomorphism? The graph isomorphism problem is the computational problem of determining whether two finite graphs are isomorphic. 0
+146 When did Great Britain lose its colonies in North America? Its growth was reversed by the loss of the American colonies in 1776. 1
+147 What did the Gulf War inadvertently do in the early 1990s? Prior to 1990 Saudi Arabia played an important role in restraining the many Islamist groups that received its aid. 0
+148 Of what form do Fermat numbers take? However, the very next Fermat number 232 + 1 is composite (one of its prime factors is 641), as Euler discovered later, and in fact no further Fermat numbers are known to be prime. 0
+149 Upon what chemical characteristic is oxygen's solubility dependent? The solubility of oxygen in water is temperature-dependent, and about twice as much (14.6 mg·L−1) dissolves at 0 °C than at 20 °C (7.6 mg·L−1). 1
+150 Which regions have temperate climates? According to geographic scholars under colonizing empires, the world could be split into climatic zones. 0
+151 The classification of aspects of the Amazon forest is important for mapping what type of emission? The researcher used a combination of Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and Thematic Mapper (TM) to accurately place the different portions of the Amazon into one of the four classifications. 0
+152 What industry has managed to survive major military spending cutbacks? Since the 1920s, motion pictures, petroleum and aircraft manufacturing have been major industries. 0
+153 "What has given the American economy a tendency to go ""from bubble to bubble""?" To compensate for stagnating and declining purchasing power, political pressure has developed to extend easier credit to the lower and middle income earners – particularly to buy homes – and easier credit in general to keep unemployment rates low. 1
+154 What did the Court of Justice say Steymann was entitled to? "The Court of Justice held that Mr Steymann was entitled to stay, so long as there was at least an ""indirect quid pro quo"" for the work he did." 1
+155 Between which two streets along Kearney Boulevard were wealthy African-Americans at one time residing? The roughly half-mile stretch of Kearney Boulevard between Fresno Street and Thorne Ave was at one time the preferred neighborhood for Fresno's elite African-American families. 1
+156 What is the name of one type of prime where p+1 or p-1 takes a certain shape? This is why the largest known prime has almost always been a Mersenne prime since the dawn of electronic computers. 0
+157 What's the regional nickname for Newcastle and its surrounding area? Newcastle was part of the county of Northumberland until 1400, when it became a county itself, a status it retained until becoming part of Tyne and Wear in 1974.[not in citation given] 0
+158 How did Brainbridge's official ledgers report revenue? The Bainbridge’s official ledgers reported revenue by department, giving birth to the name department store. 1
+159 What do the Waal and the Nederrijn-Lek discharge throguh? The discharge of the Rhine is divided among three branches: the River Waal (6/9 of total discharge), the River Nederrijn – 0
+160 Who was the leader of Russia in the 1960's? In his speech on the UN conference in 1960, he announced the continuation of the war on imperialism, stating that soon the people of different countries will come together and overthrow their imperialist leaders. 0
+161 How many types of science fiction have been impacted by Tesla? The impact of the technologies invented or envisioned by Tesla is a recurring theme in several types of science fiction. 1
+162 How do chloroplasts trigger the plant's immune system? Plants have two main immune responses—the hypersensitive response, in which infected cells seal themselves off and undergo programmed cell death, and systemic acquired resistance, where infected cells release signals warning the rest of the plant of a pathogen's presence. 0
+163 Phagocytosis first evolved as means of doing what? Phagocytes generally patrol the body searching for pathogens, but can be called to specific locations by cytokines. 0
+164 What was Manning's passer rating at the end of the season? Manning finished the year with a career-low 67.9 passer rating, throwing for 2,249 yards and nine touchdowns, with 17 interceptions. 1
+165 What did the V&A present in July 1973 as part of its youth outreach programme? In July 1973, as part of its outreach programme to young people, the V&A became the first museum in Britain to present a rock concert. 1
+166 Where would profits go in this new company? Based on Tesla's patents and other ideas they agreed to back him financially and handle his patents. 0
+167 Which book discussed the theory about low populations in the Amazon rainforest? Archeologist Betty Meggers was a prominent proponent of this idea, as described in her book Amazonia: Man and Culture in a Counterfeit Paradise. 1
+168 In addition to the traveling salesman problem, what is another example of a function problem? Notable examples include the traveling salesman problem and the integer factorization problem. 1
+169 How is circuit switching charecterized Packet switching contrasts with another principal networking paradigm, circuit switching, a method which pre-allocates dedicated network bandwidth specifically for each communication session, each having a constant bit rate and latency between nodes. 0
+170 How many awards has Doctor Who won? Doctor Who star Matt Smith won Best Actor in the 2012 National Television awards alongside Karen Gillan who won Best Actress. 0
+171 Where does a private school get funding to operate? In most provinces a second Bachelor's Degree such as a Bachelor of Education is required to become a qualified teacher. 0
+172 What French City was New Rochelle named after? It was named New Rochelle after La Rochelle, their former strong-hold in France. 1
+173 Which player did the Panthers lose to an ACL injury in a preseason game? Despite waiving longtime running back DeAngelo Williams and losing top wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin to a torn ACL in the preseason, the Carolina Panthers had their best regular season in franchise history, becoming the seventh team to win at least 15 regular season games since the league expanded to a 16-game schedule in 1978. 1
+174 What was the theorized maximum population density per square kilometre for the Amazon rainforest? She claimed that a population density of 0.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (0.52/sq mi) is the maximum that can be sustained in the rainforest through hunting, with agriculture needed to host a larger population. 1
+175 Was is the name of the Torchwood series that was mostly based in the US? A fourth series, Torchwood: Miracle Day jointly produced by BBC Wales, BBC Worldwide and the American entertainment company Starz debuted in 2011. 1
+176 What kind of statement is made in the effort of establishing the time and space requirements needed to enhance the ultimate number of problems solved? For the complexity classes defined in this way, it is desirable to prove that relaxing the requirements on (say) computation time indeed defines a bigger set of problems. 0
+177 What additional benefits are there to surrounding community of expansion? The institution asserts that such expansion will benefit not only the school, but surrounding community, pointing to such features as the enhanced transit infrastructure, possible shuttles open to the public, and park space which will also be publicly accessible. 1
+178 The practice of occupying and looting Huguenot homes was called? Escalating, he instituted dragonnades, which included the occupation and looting of Huguenot homes by military troops, in an effort to forcibly convert them. 1
+179 What is the name of the book written by Archeologist Betty Meggers? Archeologist Betty Meggers was a prominent proponent of this idea, as described in her book Amazonia: Man and Culture in a Counterfeit Paradise. 1
+180 What language were classes held in at Tesla's school? The classes were held in German, as it was a school within the Austro-Hungarian Military Frontier. 1
+181 What government agency supervised Buddhist monks? As a result, Tibetan Buddhism was established as the de facto state religion. 0
+182 Why were Southern Chinese ranked lower? The earlier they surrendered to the Mongols, the higher they were placed, the more the held out, the lower they were ranked. 0
+183 What did Kllbrandon's report in 1973 recommend establishing? Suggestions for a 'devolved' Parliament were made before 1914, but were shelved due to the outbreak of the First World War. 0
+184 What has the United Nations designed ISIL? "The United Nations has held ISIL responsible for human rights abuses and war crimes, and Amnesty International has reported ethnic cleansing by the group on a ""historic scale""." 0
+185 How many Victorians are Catholic? Victoria is also home of 152,775 Muslims and 45,150 Jews. 0
+186 The region spans starting at islands found in which body of water? The region spans from Pacific Ocean islands, shorelines, beaches, and coastal plains, through the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges with their peaks, into the large and small interior valleys, to the vast deserts of California. 1
+187 What combined with ricing prices to make it difficult or impossible for poor people to keep pace? The ad valorem property tax policy combined with rising prices made it difficult or impossible for low income residents to keep pace. 1
+188 How many paintings did John Sheeshanks give to the museum? Although some of Constable's works came to the museum with the Sheepshanks bequest, the majority of the artist's works were donated by his daughter Isabel in 1888, including the large number of sketches in oil, the most significant being the 1821 full size oil sketch for The Hay Wain. 0
+189 When did Menich serve as President? The first Warsaw President was Jan Andrzej Menich (1695–1696). 1
+190 Where is the largest number of tourist coming from? Tourism has seen a substantial revival over the past several years and is the major contributor to the pick-up in the country's economic growth. 0
+191 Richard Allen and Absalom Jones were licensed by what church? They were licensed by St. George's Church in 1784. 1
+192 How many troops were defeated for British in BAttle of Carillon? Abercrombie saved something from the disaster when he sent John Bradstreet on an expedition that successfully destroyed Fort Frontenac, including caches of supplies destined for New France's western forts and furs destined for Europe. 0
+193 What disagreement did Montcalm and Indians have? The Europeans did not consider them prizes and prevented the Indians from stripping the prisoners of their valuables, which angered the Indians. 0
+194 What is William Rankine's nationality? It is named after William John Macquorn Rankine, a Scottish polymath. 1
+195 What is the hottest temperature record for Fresno? Measurable precipitation falls on an average of 48 days annually. 0
+196 What is the mortality rate of the modern bubonic plague? The modern bubonic plague has a mortality rate of 30–75% and symptoms including fever of 38–41 °C (100–106 °F), headaches, painful aching joints, nausea and vomiting, and a general feeling of malaise. 1
+197 Which Family Guy episodes contain Doctor Who references? Who executive producer Russell T. Davies), the character of Vince was portrayed as an avid Doctor Who fan, with references appearing many times throughout in the form of clips from the programme. 0
+198 What composer used Luther's hymns in his works? Johann Sebastian Bach included several verses as chorales in his cantatas and based chorale cantatas entirely on them, namely Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4, as early as possibly 1707, in his second annual cycle (1724 to 1725) 1
+199 Who studies the expected monetary flow over the life of the project and to monitor the payouts throughout the process? The presence of the mortgage banker is highly likely, even in relatively small projects since the owner's equity in the property is the most obvious source of funding for a building project. 0
+200 How many gold medals did Kenya win during the Beijing Olympics? New athletes gained attention, such as Pamela Jelimo, the women's 800m gold medalist who went ahead to win the IAAF Golden League jackpot, and Samuel Wanjiru who won the men's marathon. 0
+201 What is an etioplast? This process, where the etioplast becomes a chloroplast, takes several hours. 0
+202 What did Gou use for astronomy? He was one of the first mathematicians in China to work on spherical trigonometry. 0
+203 When did Tamara marry a lawyer? No one will ever see the Warsaw I knew. 0
+204 The Ottoman empire controlled territory on three continents, Africa, Asia and which other? During the 16th and 17th centuries, in particular at the height of its power under the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Empire was a powerful multinational, multilingual empire controlling much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, the Caucasus, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa. 1
+205 What type of plea is sometimes taken as an act of disobedience? But some activists have opted to enter a blind plea, pleading guilty without any plea agreement in place. 1
+206 Big O notation provides autonomy to upper and lower bounds with relationship to what? Upper and lower bounds are usually stated using the big O notation, which hides constant factors and smaller terms. 0
+207 The Super Bowl 50 Host Committee said it would be the most what ever? "Host Committee has vowed to be ""the most giving Super Bowl ever"", and will dedicate 25 percent of all money it raises for philanthropic causes in the Bay Area." 1
+208 Where did two of Triton's daughters set out on a journey through? The best-known legend, by Artur Oppman, is that long ago two of Triton's daughters set out on a journey through the depths of the oceans and seas. 1
+209 What is the name of the service that gets local businesses contract chances with the Super Bowl? The host committee has already raised over $40 million through sponsors including Apple, Google, Yahoo!, Intel, Gap, Chevron, and Dignity Health. 0
+210 Who performed the funeral for Martin Luther? The funeral was held by his friends Johannes Bugenhagen and Philipp Melanchthon. 1
+211 Where was Tesla studying when he started playing cards and billiards? During his second year of study at Graz, Tesla developed a passion for (and became very proficient at) billiards, chess and card-playing, sometimes spending more than 48 hours in a stretch at a gaming table.:43, 301 1
+212 When did the formation of the Holocene Rhine-Meuse delta begin? As sea-level continued to rise in the Netherlands, the formation of the Holocene Rhine-Meuse delta began (~8,000 years ago). 1
+213 What subatomic particle did Tesla deny the existence of? "Tesla exhibited a pre-atomic understanding of physics in his writings; he disagreed with the theory of atoms being composed of smaller subatomic particles, stating there was no such thing as an electron creating an electric charge (he believed that if electrons existed at all, they were some fourth state of matter or ""sub-atom"" that could only exist in an experimental vacuum and that they had nothing to do with electricity).:249 Tesla believed that atoms are immutable—they could not change state or be split in any way." 1
+214 What part of the V&A collection does the Henry Cole Wing houses? He designed to the north west of the garden the five-storey School for Naval Architects (also known as the science schools), now the Henry Cole Wing in 1867–72. 0
+215 What year did Börte's give birth to Jochi? Soon after Börte's marriage to Temüjin, she was kidnapped by the Merkits and reportedly given away as a wife. 0
+216 When did Setanta Sports say it would launch as a subscription service? The announcement came a day after Setanta Sports confirmed that it would launch in March as a subscription service on the digital terrestrial platform, and on the same day that NTL's services re-branded as Virgin Media. 1
+217 Historically, which movement has the Methodist Church supported? Historically, the Methodist Church has supported the temperance movement. 1
+218 What is a ligand on the cell surface that is upregulated after helper T cell activation? Helper T cells have a weaker association with the MHC:antigen complex than observed for killer T cells, meaning many receptors (around 200–300) on the helper T cell must be bound by an MHC:antigen in order to activate the helper cell, while killer T cells can be activated by engagement of a single MHC:antigen molecule. 0
+219 "What ""war"" was Tesla involved in?" "His work in the formative years of electric power development was involved in a corporate alternating current/direct current ""War of Currents"" as well as various patent battles." 1
+220 How many major bus stations are in the city of Newcastle? Stagecoach is the primary operator in the city proper, with cross-city services mainly between both the West and East ends via the city centre with some services extending out to the MetroCentre, Killingworth, Wallsend and Ponteland. 0
+221 Which findings suggested that the region was densely populated? However, recent anthropological findings have suggested that the region was actually densely populated. 1
+222 How many residents does the greater metropolitan area have? Warsaw (Polish: Warszawa [varˈʂava] ( listen); see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Poland. 0
+223 What would need to remain constant in a multiplication algorithm to produce the same outcome whether multiplying or squaring two integers? For example, the problem of squaring an integer can be reduced to the problem of multiplying two integers. 0
+224 How did the 2001 IPCC report compare to reality on temperature levels? Over the six years studied, the actual temperature rise was near the top end of the range given by IPCC's 2001 projection, and the actual sea level rise was above the top of the range of the IPCC projection. 1
+225 Which company provided streetcar connections between downtown and the hospital? In 1914 developers Billings & Meyering acquired the tract, completed street development, provided the last of the necessary municipal improvements including water service, and began marketing the property with fervor. 0
+226 How long did it take Johnson to respond to Kennedy? On April 20, Kennedy sent a memo to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, asking Johnson to look into the status of America's space program, and into programs that could offer NASA the opportunity to catch up. 0
+227 What type of protest falls under civil disobedience without aggression? In reviewing the voluminous literature on the subject, the student of civil disobedience rapidly finds himself surrounded by a maze of semantical problems and grammatical niceties. 0
+228 When did this leader publish a French language Bible? Long after the sect was suppressed by Francis I, the remaining French Waldensians, then mostly in the Luberon region, sought to join William Farel, Calvin and the Reformation, and Olivetan published a French Bible for them. 0
+229 Who gave Tesla money to go to Prague? In January 1880, two of Tesla's uncles put together enough money to help him leave Gospić for Prague where he was to study. 1
+230 To what can the use of prolonged breathing of oxygen at 60 kPa lead? Acute oxygen toxicity (causing seizures, its most feared effect for divers) can occur by breathing an air mixture with 21% 0
+231 Before dinner what were Tesla's working hours? Tesla worked every day from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. or later, with dinner from exactly 8:10 p.m., at Delmonico's restaurant and later the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. 1
+232 How much money did Dillon, Read & Co offer Mark Woods for NBC Blue? Investment firm Dillon, Read & Co. (which was later acquired by the Swiss Bank Corporation in 1997) offered $7.5 million to purchase the network, but the offer was rejected by Woods and RCA president David Sarnoff. 1
+233 How many touchdowns did Manning throw in the game? Linebacker Luke Kuechly had 11 total tackles, while Thomas Davis had seven, despite playing just two weeks after breaking his right arm in the NFC title game. 0
+234 What made Luther even more short tempered than usual? His poor physical health made him short-tempered and even harsher in his writings and comments. 1
+235 The Art Noveau style of glassware is represented by which two artists? The earliest glassware on display comes from Ancient Egypt and continues through the Ancient Roman, Medieval, Renaissance covering areas such as Venetian glass and Bohemian glass and more recent periods, including Art Nouveau glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Émile Gallé, the Art Deco style is represented by several examples by René Lalique. 1
+236 At what point does oxygen toxicity begin to happen? Oxygen gas (O_2) can be toxic at elevated partial pressures, leading to convulsions and other health problems.[j] 0
+237 What position did Justin Tucker play? Concerns were raised over whether Levi's Stadium's field was of a high enough quality to host a Super Bowl; during the inaugural season, the field had to be re-sodded multiple times due to various issues, and during a week 6 game earlier in the 2015 season, a portion of the turf collapsed under Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, causing him to slip and miss a field goal, although the field has not had any major issues since. 1
+238 Why are people who distribute leaflets inside courthouses not been arrested? "Fully Informed Jury Association activists have sometimes handed out educational leaflets inside courthouses despite admonitions not to; according to FIJA, many of them have escaped prosecution because ""prosecutors have reasoned (correctly) that if they arrest fully informed jury leafleters, the leaflets will have to be given to the leafleter's own jury as evidence.""" 1
+239 "How many nations contain ""Amazonas"" in their names?" "States or departments in four nations contain ""Amazonas"" in their names." 1
+240 How many awards has Doctor Who been nominated for, over the years? Doctor Who has been nominated for over 200 awards and has won over a hundred of them. 1
+241 Which cathedral is located in Fenham? Newcastle has three cathedrals, the Anglican St. Nicholas, with its elegant lantern tower of 1474, the Roman Catholic St. Mary's designed by Augustus Welby Pugin and the Coptic Cathedral located in Fenham. 1
+242 Full size working engines on what vehicles sometimes use oscillating cylinder steam engines? An oscillating cylinder steam engine is a variant of the simple expansion steam engine which does not require valves to direct steam into and out of the cylinder. 0
+243 What are the two major thoroughfares of Sunnyside? "Although parts of Sunnyside are within the City of Fresno, much of the neighborhood is a ""county island"" within Fresno County." 0
+244 Where did Marin build first fort? He first constructed Fort Presque Isle (near present-day Erie, Pennsylvania) on Lake Erie's south shore. 1
+245 The influence of India can be seen in which religious art objects from Thailand, Burma and Cambodia? Art from Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka in gold, silver, bronze, stone, terracotta and ivory represents these rich and complex cultures, the displays span the 6th to 19th centuries. 0
+246 What company did Eisner become president of when he left ABC in 1976? Eisner left ABC in 1976 to become president of Paramount Pictures (and would later become the President of ABC's eventual parent company, Disney). 1
+247 How many legions in five bases were along the Rhine by the Romans? The actual number of legions present at any base or in all, depended on whether a state or threat of war existed. 0
+248 What other sources of high oxidative potential can add to a fire? Combustion hazards also apply to compounds of oxygen with a high oxidative potential, such as peroxides, chlorates, nitrates, perchlorates, and dichromates because they can donate oxygen to a fire. 1
+249 Why have modern Lutherans stopped using the hymn? "Sixteenth-century Lutheran hymnals also included ""Wir glauben all"" among the catechetical hymns, although 18th-century hymnals tended to label the hymn as Trinitarian rather than catechetical, and 20th-century Lutherans rarely use the hymn because of the perceived difficulty of its tune." 1
+250 What typeface are the letters in the iconic ABC logo reminiscent of? "In 1962, graphic designer Paul Rand redesigned the ABC logo into its best-known (and current) form, with the lowercase letters ""abc"" enclosed in a single black circle." 0
+251 Where did the Huguenots land in New York originally? "It is said that they landed on the coastline peninsula of Davenports Neck called ""Bauffet's Point"" after traveling from England where they had previously taken refuge on account of religious persecution, four years before the revocation of the Edict of Nantes." 1
+252 Where did a bloody civil war break out? These attacks resonated with conservative Muslims and the problem did not go away with Saddam's defeat either, since American troops remained stationed in the kingdom, and a de facto cooperation with the Palestinian-Israeli peace process developed. 0
+253 When was liquid oxygen developed for commercial use? The first commercially viable process for producing liquid oxygen was independently developed in 1895 by German engineer Carl von Linde and British engineer William Hampson. 1
+254 What was he hoping to stimulate with the toe squishing? He squished his toes one hundred times for each foot every night, saying that it stimulated his brain cells. 1
+255 Where did the pharmacist stand in relation to the Emperor's personal physicians? In this highly stable hierarchy, the pharmacists—and even pharmacist assistants—were assigned status superior to all others in health-related fields such as physicians and acupuncturists. 0
+256 How did the new king react to the Huguenots? Louis XIV gained the throne in 1643 and acted increasingly aggressively to force the Huguenots to convert. 1
+257 Who had the most receptions out of all players for the year? Veteran receiver Demaryius Thomas led the team with 105 receptions for 1,304 yards and six touchdowns, while Emmanuel Sanders caught 76 passes for 1,135 yards and six scores, while adding another 106 yards returning punts. 1
+258 What are two factors that directly effect how powerful a Turing machine may or may not be? They are all equally powerful in principle, but when resources (such as time or space) are bounded, some of these may be more powerful than others. 1
+259 What position does Demaryius Thomas play? Overall, the offense ranked 19th in scoring with 355 points and did not have any Pro Bowl selections. 0
+260 What runs from the balancer in the statocyst to the comb rows? There are eight rows of combs that run from near the mouth to the opposite end, and are spaced evenly round the body. 0
+261 What is the most common cause of immunodeficiency in developing nations? The ability of the immune system to respond to pathogens is diminished in both the young and the elderly, with immune responses beginning to decline at around 50 years of age due to immunosenescence. 0
+262 The title of the digitization project was a reference to which artist? The second step of the Factory Project is to catalog everything. 0
+263 How old most a person be to apply to be an MSP? Specifically, members must be over the age of 18 and must be a citizen of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, one of the countries in the Commonwealth of Nations, a citizen of a British overseas territory, or a European Union citizen resident in the UK. 1
+264 The Taliban was so different from other moments that they could be more accurately described as being what? "The Taliban differed from other Islamist movements to the point where they might be more properly described as Islamic fundamentalist or neofundamentalist, interested in spreading ""an idealized and systematized version of conservative tribal village customs"" under the label of Sharia to an entire country." 1
+265 Where does the Rhine river's measurement end? "The river length is significantly shortened from the river's natural course due to number of canalisation projects completed in the 19th and 20th century.[note 7] The ""total length of the Rhine"", to the inclusion of Lake Constance and the Alpine Rhine is more difficult to measure objectively; it was cited as 1,232 kilometres (766 miles) by the Dutch Rijkswaterstaat in 2010.[note 1]" 0
+266 What was telenet Telenet was incorporated in 1973 and started operations in 1975. 0
+267 How old most a person be to apply to be an MSP? As in the House of Commons, a number of qualifications apply to being an MSP. 0
+268 The West saw themselves as what compared to the east? Defining the East as a negative vision of itself, as its inferior, not only increased the West’s sense of self, but also was a way of ordering the East and making it known to the West so that it could be dominated and controlled. 0
+269 What is the name of Mongolia's largest airport? Mongolia's main international airport in Ulaanbaatar is named Chinggis Khaan International Airport. 1
+270 What can a simultaneous hermaphrodite do? Some are simultaneous hermaphrodites, which can produce both eggs and sperm at the same time. 1
+271 In 1992, what percentage of East German students attended private schools? Percent of students in private high schools reached 11.1%. 0
+272 What do astronaughts experience while in free-fall? This is why, for example, astronauts experience weightlessness when in free-fall orbit around the Earth, and why Newton's Laws of Motion are more easily discernible in such environments. 1
+273 "When was the Russian Policy ""Indigenization"" defunded?" Never formally revoked, it stopped being implemented after 1932. 1
+274 What kind of fiction is Tesla's work featured in? Tesla's legacy has endured in books, films, radio, TV, music, live theater, comics and video games. 0
+275 What day of the week was Media Day held on for Super Bowl 50? The game's media day, which was typically held on the Tuesday afternoon prior to the game, was moved to the Monday evening and re-branded as Super Bowl Opening Night. 1
+276 What factors negatively impacted Jacksonville following the war? Warfare and the long occupation left the city disrupted after the war. 1
+277 What did the BankAmericard allow customers do to that they couldn't do with previous financial instruments? In 1976, BankAmericard was renamed and spun off into a separate company known today as Visa Inc. 0
+278 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through the Maas, where doe the other one third flow through? The IJssel branch carries one ninth of the water flow of the Rhine north into the IJsselmeer (a former bay), while the Nederrijn carries approximately two ninths of the flow west along a route parallel to the Waal. 0
+279 How accurate did Guo make the reformed lunisolar calendar? Among Kublai Khan's top engineers and scientists was the astronomer Guo Shoujing, who was tasked with many public works projects and helped the Yuan reform the lunisolar calendar to provide an accuracy of 365.2425 days of the year, which was only 26 seconds off the modern Gregorian calendar's measurement. 1
+280 What happened to Dane? Dane was killed in a horse-riding accident when Nikola was five. 1
+281 What program for ABC was a remake of the film The Boy from Oklahoma? Airing during the 1955–56 season, it showcased television adaptations of the 1942 films Kings Row and Casablanca; Cheyenne (adapted from the 1947 film Wyoming Kid); Sugarfoot (a remake of the 1954 film The Boy from Oklahoma); and Maverick. 1
+282 How many affiliates carry the ABC network feed in 480i standard definition? ABC's master feed is transmitted in 720p high definition, the native resolution format for The Walt Disney Company's U.S. television properties. 0
+283 What is Victoria's largest non-Christian religion? Victoria is also home of 152,775 Muslims and 45,150 Jews. 0
+284 What percentage of electricity was made by steam turbine in the 1990s? The main use for steam turbines is in electricity generation (in the 1990s about 90% of the world's electric production was by use of steam turbines) however the recent widespread application of large gas turbine units and typical combined cycle power plants has resulted in reduction of this percentage to the 80% regime for steam turbines. 1
+285 What is the natural dam that the Rhine flows through? Near Sargans a natural dam, only a few metres high, prevents it from flowing into the open Seeztal valley and then through Lake Walen and Lake Zurich into the river Aare. 1
+286 How long did it take for the Theses printing to spread thought Germany? It was not until January 1518 that friends of Luther translated the 95 Theses from Latin into German and printed and widely copied them, making the controversy one of the first in history to be aided by the printing press. 0
+287 Who is Kearney Boulevard named after? The neighborhood includes Kearney Boulevard, named after early 20th century entrepreneur and millionaire M. Theo Kearney, which extends from Fresno Street in Southwest Fresno about 20 mi (32 km) west to Kerman, California. 1
+288 How many students have received unwanted sexual attention from a teacher or other education figure? A study by the American Association of University Women reported that 9.6% of students in the United States claim to have received unwanted sexual attention from an adult associated with education; be they a volunteer, bus driver, teacher, administrator or other adult; sometime during their educational career. 1
+289 Where is the border of Swiss and Austria? The Rhine flows into it from the south following the Swiss-Austrian border. 0
+290 What responsibilities were pharmacy technicians formerly limited to? Where it was once the case that pharmacists stayed within the dispensary compounding/dispensing medications, there has been an increasing trend towards the use of trained pharmacy technicians while the pharmacist spends more time communicating with patients. 1
+291 Tibetan art from which period is represented in the V&A collection? Art from Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka in gold, silver, bronze, stone, terracotta and ivory represents these rich and complex cultures, the displays span the 6th to 19th centuries. 0
+292 What does connecting different Sky Q boxes enable them to do? This allows all set top boxes in a household to share recordings and other media. 1
+293 The censuring of the Santer Commission resulted in which main case? This resulted in one main case, Commission v Edith Cresson where the European Court of Justice held that a Commissioner giving her dentist a job, for which he was clearly unqualified, did in fact not break any law. 1
+294 What did the Soviets intend to use in spacecraft after the success of Zond 5? The Soviet Union had sent animals around the Moon on September 15, 1968, aboard Zond 5, and it was believed they might soon repeat the feat with human cosmonauts. 1
+295 Where is the neighborhood of Sunnyside located in Fresno? "Although parts of Sunnyside are within the City of Fresno, much of the neighborhood is a ""county island"" within Fresno County." 0
+296 What did Tesla first receive after starting his company? The company installed electrical arc light based illumination systems designed by Tesla and also had designs for dynamo electric machine commutators, the first patents issued to Tesla in the US. 1
+297 What problems did the Yuan dynasty have near its end? In time, Kublai Khan's successors lost all influence on other Mongol lands across Asia, while the Mongols beyond the Middle Kingdom saw them as too Chinese. 0
+298 Who were the secondary companions of the Ninth and Tenth Doctors? Steven Moffat described the companion as the main character of the show, as the story begins anew with each companion and she undergoes more change than the Doctor. 0
+299 What were the protesters doing with Christ's counsel? "First, in choosing violence over lawful submission to the secular government, they were ignoring Christ's counsel to ""Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's""; St. Paul had written in his epistle to the Romans 13:1–7 that all authorities are appointed by God and therefore should not be resisted." 1
+300 What is the first major city in the course of the Rhine? The most important tributaries in this area are the Ill below of Strasbourg, the Neckar in Mannheim and the Main across from Mainz. 0
+301 What did Biraben say about the plague in Europe? "According to Geoffrey Parker, ""France alone lost almost a million people to the plague in the epidemic of 1628–31.""" 0
+302 Brownlee argues disobedience can be justified toward what institutions? Some theories of civil disobedience hold that civil disobedience is only justified against governmental entities. 0
+303 What is another way of referring to stators? The stator consists of a similar, but fixed, series of blades that serve to redirect the steam flow onto the next rotor stage. 0
+304 President Johnson issued an executive order to rename the Launch Operations Center after whom? But an even bigger facility would be needed for the mammoth rocket required for the manned lunar mission, so land acquisition was started in July 1961 for a Launch Operations Center (LOC) immediately north of Canaveral at Merritt Island. 0
+305 When was an extended episode of Doctor Who shown? The serial format changed for the 2005 revival, with each series usually consisting of 13 45-minute, self-contained episodes (60 minutes with adverts, on overseas commercial channels), and an extended episode broadcast on Christmas Day. 1
+306 What language were classes held in at Tesla's school? In 1870, Tesla moved to Karlovac, to attend school at the Higher Real Gymnasium, where he was profoundly influenced by a math teacher Martin Sekulić.:32 0
+307 What is the name of a Bodhisattva vow? In Tibetan Buddhism the teachers of Dharma in Tibet are most commonly called a Lama. 0
+308 How does the D-loop finish replicating? The results of the microscopy experiments led to the idea that chloroplast DNA replicates using a double displacement loop (D-loop). 0
+309 What series years are available on Blu-ray? Only the series from 2009 onwards are available on Blu-ray, except for the 1970 story Spearhead from Space, released in July 2013. 1
+310 What studio does ABC own at 1500 Broadway in NYC? the ABC News building was renamed Peter Jennings Way in 2006 in honor of the recently deceased longtime ABC News chief anchor and anchor of World News Tonight. 0
+311 Why did he walk? He squished his toes one hundred times for each foot every night, saying that it stimulated his brain cells. 0
+312 How high did the Doctor Who theme go on the radio charts? He was responsible for a new version of the theme which was reported to have had a hostile reception from some viewers. 0
+313 What are more common in other plastids than chloroplasts? Stromules are very rare in chloroplasts, and are much more common in other plastids like chromoplasts and amyloplasts in petals and roots, respectively. 1
+314 How many households has kids under the age of 18 living in them? There were 158,349 households, of which 68,511 (43.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 69,284 (43.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 30,547 (19.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 11,698 (7.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. 1
+315 What did the acronym AAP stand for? This study was followed by design of a larger orbital workshop to be built in orbit from an empty S-IVB Saturn upper stage, and grew into the Apollo Applications Program (AAP). 1
+316 Why has Warsaw seen many improvements over the past decade? However, over the past decade Warsaw has seen many improvements due to solid economic growth, an increase in foreign investment as well as funding from the European Union. 1
+317 What service did ABC launch in May 2013? "In May 2013, ABC launched ""WATCH ABC"", a revamp of its traditional multi-platform streaming services encompassing the network's existing streaming portal at ABC.com and a mobile app for smartphones and tablet computers; in addition to providing full-length episodes of ABC programs, the service allows live programming streams of local ABC affiliates in select markets (the first such offering by a U.S. broadcast network)." 1
+318 What organization offers monetary awards for identifying primes with at least 100 million digits? In 2009, the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search project was awarded a US$100,000 prize for first discovering a prime with at least 10 million digits. 0
+319 What property of the harmonic series 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4 + ... shows that there is an infinite number of primes? However, the harmonic series 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4 + ... diverges (i.e., exceeds any given number), so there must be infinitely many primes. 1
+320 What was the year when Tesla went back to Smiljan? Tesla's father, in a moment of despair, promised to send him to the best engineering school if he recovered from the illness (his father had originally wanted him to enter the priesthood). 0
+321 Who designed the plaster work in the Art Library? In 1890 the government launched a competition to design new buildings for the museum, with architect Alfred Waterhouse as one of the judges; this would give the museum a new imposing front entrance. 0
+322 How many square miles large was the region impacted by the 2010 drought? The 2010 drought had three epicenters where vegetation died off, whereas in 2005 the drought was focused on the southwestern part. 0
+323 How many seasons did the original Doctor Who run? Occasionally serials were loosely connected by a storyline, such as season 8 being devoted to the Doctor battling a rogue Time Lord called The Master, season 16's quest for The Key to Time, season 18's journey through E-Space and the theme of entropy, and season 20's Black Guardian Trilogy. 0
+324 Which station started showing Doctor Who after the SF channel closed? Repeats of both the classic and modern series have also been shown on subscription television channels BBC UKTV, SF and later on SyFy upon SF's closure.[citation needed] 1
+325 When did seven Protestant churches agree with the Nazi policy of forcing Jews to wear yellow arm bands? "The German people, he urged, ought to heed these words ""of the greatest antisemite of his time, the warner of his people against the Jews.""" 0
+326 Who is an example of a sedentary people who were not favored by the laws of the Mongol Empire? However, there is no evidence of this, or of the lifting of discriminatory policies towards sedentary peoples such as the Chinese. 1
+327 How many research centers does the university run on campus? The university operates 12 research institutes and 113 research centers on campus. 1
+328 What is tertiary endosymbiosis of haptophyte chloroplasts expected to create? The fucoxanthin dinophyte lineages (including Karlodinium and Karenia) lost their original red algal derived chloroplast, and replaced it with a new chloroplast derived from a haptophyte endosymbiont. 0
+329 Name one way the Plowshares organization temporarily close GCSB Waihopai? "Brownlee notes that ""although civil disobedients are constrained in their use of coercion by their conscientious aim to engage in moral dialogue, nevertheless they may find it necessary to employ limited coercion in order to get their issue onto the table.""" 0
+330 What are apicoplasts missing? The most important apicoplast function is isopentenyl pyrophosphate synthesis—in fact, apicomplexans die when something interferes with this apicoplast function, and when apicomplexans are grown in an isopentenyl pyrophosphate-rich medium, they dump the organelle. 0
+331 What are the biggest game animals of Kenya called? A significant population of other wild animals, reptiles and birds can be found in the national parks and game reserves in the country. 0
+332 What are the components of drug therapy? The review process often involves an evaluation of the appropriateness of the drug therapy (e.g., drug choice, dose, route, frequency, and duration of therapy) and its efficacy. 1
+333 Where is Audra McDonald from? McDonald subsequently became a leading performer on Broadway in New York City and a Tony award winning actress. 0
+334 How do chloroplasts reproduce? Chloroplasts, like mitochondria, contain their own DNA, which is thought to be inherited from their ancestor—a photosynthetic cyanobacterium that was engulfed by an early eukaryotic cell. 0
+335 What was the name of Wesley's famous sermon in which he warned against the dangers of drinking? "Today the United Methodist Church states that it ""affirms our long-standing support of abstinence from alcohol as a faithful witness to God's liberating and redeeming love for persons.""" 0
+336 "What is the complex ""two-signal"" activation of T cells referred to?" "On the basis of CST, Burnet developed a theory of how an immune response is triggered according to the self/nonself distinction: ""self"" constituents (constituents of the body) do not trigger destructive immune responses, while ""nonself"" entities (pathogens, an allograft) trigger a destructive immune response." 0
+337 Vetra and I Germanica and XX Valeria were the two legions for what? The Romans kept eight legions in five bases along the Rhine. 0
+338 What two radio networks did RCA own? The last was owned by electronics manufacturer Radio Corporation of America (RCA), which owned two radio networks that each ran different varieties of programming, NBC Blue and NBC Red. 1
+339 Who was the main crew of Apollo 1, of which they named themselves? Grissom, White, and Chaffee decided to name their flight Apollo 1 as a motivational focus on the first manned flight. 1
+340 Who lead the 1968 special programming for ABC Radio's FM stations? In July 1968, ABC Radio launched a special programming project for its FM stations, which was spearheaded by Allen Shaw, a former program manager at WCFL in Chicago who was approached by ABC Radio president Harold L. Neal to develop a format to compete with the new progressive rock and DJ-helmed stations. 1
+341 What theorem defines the main role of primes in number theory? A natural number greater than 1 that is not a prime number is called a composite number. 0
+342 What is it called when steam propels a turbo generator with electric motor propulsion? Nuclear-powered ships and submarines either use a steam turbine directly for main propulsion, with generators providing auxiliary power, or else employ turbo-electric transmission, where the steam drives a turbo generator set with propulsion provided by electric motors. 1
+343 How many affiliates carry the ABC network feed in 480i standard definition? However, most of Hearst Television's 16 ABC-affiliated stations transmit the network's programming in 1080i HD, while 11 other affiliates owned by various companies carry the network feed in 480i standard definition either due to technical considerations for affiliates of other major networks that carry ABC programming on a digital subchannel or because a primary feed ABC affiliate has not yet upgraded their transmission equipment to allow content to be presented in HD. 1
+344 On what scale would scientists show measurements of vegetation? Some remote sensing scientists have proposed using the measurement of the radiance coming from vegetation canopies in those bands to characterize plant health status from a satellite platform. 0
+345 When did Tesla get his US citizenship? In the same year, he patented the Tesla coil. 0
+346 What did CBS provide of the Super Bowl 50 broadcast for its website, some apps and media players? Due to Verizon Communications exclusivity, streaming on smartphones was only provided to Verizon Wireless customers via the NFL Mobile service. 0
+347 What is stratigraphy? Geologists use a number of field, laboratory, and numerical modeling methods to decipher Earth history and understand the processes that occur on and inside the Earth. 0
+348 At what point does oxygen toxicity begin to happen? Oxygen toxicity usually begins to occur at partial pressures more than 50 kilopascals (kPa), equal to about 50% oxygen composition at standard pressure or 2.5 times the normal sea-level O_2 partial pressure of about 21 kPa. 1
+349 Where was the disease spreading between 1348 and 1350? It was introduced in Norway in 1349 when a ship landed at Askøy, then spread to Bjørgvin (modern Bergen) and Iceland. 0
+350 What is the term for catching the motivation expressed by the teacher? Finally, the concept of emotional contagion, may also apply. 1
+351 In what city's Marriott did the Panthers stay? The Broncos practiced at Stanford University and stayed at the Santa Clara Marriott. 0
+352 Who authored the Liber servitoris? His Liber servitoris is of particular interest, as it provides the reader with recipes and explains how to prepare the `simples’ from which were compounded the complex drugs then generally used. 0
+353 The presence of who is highly likely even in small projects? Cost overruns with government projects have occurred when the contractor identified change orders or project changes that increased costs, which are not subject to competition from other firms as they have already been eliminated from consideration after the initial bid. 0
+354 What has been characterized as Arminian theology with an emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit? Wesleyan theology stands at a unique cross-roads between evangelical and sacramental, between liturgical and charismatic, and between Anglo-Catholic and Reformed theology and practice. 1
+355 Who won the MVP for the Super Bowl? The Broncos took an early lead in Super Bowl 50 and never trailed. 0
+356 Where does centripetal force go? This yields both the tangential force, which accelerates the object by either slowing it down or speeding it up, and the radial (centripetal) force, which changes its direction. 0
+357 What does the Scotland Act of 2012 extend? The Scotland Act 2012 extends the devolved competencies. 1
+358 Which canal was dug in France to carry Rhine's water? The Upper Rhine region was changed significantly by a Rhine straightening program in the 19th Century. 0
+359 What played during the closing credits of the Doctor Who episodes? CBC began airing series two on 9 October 2006 at 20:00 E/P (20:30 in Newfoundland and Labrador), shortly after that day's CFL double header on Thanksgiving in most of the country.[citation needed] 0
+360 What person helped establish the school with a donation? Founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and wealthiest man in history John D. Rockefeller, the University of Chicago was incorporated in 1890; William Rainey Harper became the university's first president in 1891, and the first classes were held in 1892. 1
+361 A column from which Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, is included in the V&A collection? As well as period rooms, the collection includes parts of buildings, for example the two top stories of the facade of Sir Paul Pindar's house dated c1600 from Bishopsgate with elaborately carved wood work and leaded windows, a rare survivor of the Great Fire of London, there is a brick portal from a London house of the English Restoration period and a fireplace from the gallery of Northumberland house. 0
+362 How was the fate of Luther decided? "The Emperor presented the final draft of the Edict of Worms on 25 May 1521, declaring Luther an outlaw, banning his literature, and requiring his arrest: ""We want him to be apprehended and punished as a notorious heretic." 0
+363 What kind of needlework was used in the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry? By far the most famous work of Norman art is the Bayeux Tapestry, which is not a tapestry but a work of embroidery. 1
+364 Along with solar, coal and nuclear, what sort of plants notable use the Rankine process? The cycle is an arrangement of components as is typically used for simple power production, and utilizes the phase change of water (boiling water producing steam, condensing exhaust steam, producing liquid water)) to provide a practical heat/power conversion system. 0
+365 What branch of theoretical computer science deals with broadly classifying computational problems by difficulty and class of relationship? A computational problem is understood to be a task that is in principle amenable to being solved by a computer, which is equivalent to stating that the problem may be solved by mechanical application of mathematical steps, such as an algorithm. 0
+366 Who was the famous Huguenot theologian and writer in London? Both before and after the 1708 passage of the Foreign Protestants Naturalization Act, an estimated 50,000 Protestant Walloons and Huguenots fled to England, with many moving on to Ireland and elsewhere. 0
+367 How many bus companies provide service to the city of Newcastle? Stagecoach is the primary operator in the city proper, with cross-city services mainly between both the West and East ends via the city centre with some services extending out to the MetroCentre, Killingworth, Wallsend and Ponteland. 0
+368 What earlier market did the Grainger Market replace? The Grainger Market itself, was opened in 1835 and was Newcastle's first indoor market. 0
+369 According to the wealth concentration theory, what advantage do the wealthy have in accumulating new wealth? Over time, wealth condensation can significantly contribute to the persistence of inequality within society. 0
+370 What was Joseph Haas arrested for? "An example would be WBAI's broadcasting the track ""Filthy Words"" from a George Carlin comedy album, which eventually led to the 1978 Supreme Court case of FCC v. Pacifica Foundation." 0
+371 Who was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl II? In honor of the 50th Super Bowl, the pregame ceremony featured the on-field introduction of 39 of the 43 previous Super Bowl Most Valuable Players. 0
+372 ENR used data on what to rank Top 400 firms as heavy contractors? In their reporting on the Top 400, they used data on transportation, sewer, hazardous waste and water to rank firms as heavy contractors. 1
+373 When did Astor provide the money? Instead, Tesla used the money to fund his Colorado Springs experiments. 0
+374 In what year did Tesla graduate from the Higher Real Gymnasium? In 1870, Tesla moved to Karlovac, to attend school at the Higher Real Gymnasium, where he was profoundly influenced by a math teacher Martin Sekulić.:32 0
+375 The V&A's youth outreach programme was a hallmark of whose directorship? In July 1973, as part of its outreach programme to young people, the V&A became the first museum in Britain to present a rock concert. 0
+376 What is the name of the European Union agency for external border security? Frontex, the European Union agency for external border security, has its headquarters in Warsaw. 1
+377 How did Luther view Islam? "He went on to produce several critical pamphlets on Islam, which he called ""Mohammedanism"" or ""the Turk""." 0
+378 John Mayow died in what year? In the late 17th century, Robert Boyle proved that air is necessary for combustion. 0
+379 What 3 things does the Air Force work key on Baran developed the concept of distributed adaptive message block switching during his research at the RAND Corporation for the US Air Force into survivable communications networks, first presented to the Air Force in the summer of 1961 as briefing B-265, later published as RAND report P-2626 in 1962, and finally in report RM 3420 in 1964. 0
+380 What is the low end of the temperature range in summer? But snow is very rare in the Southwest of the state, it occurs on the Southeast of the state. 0
+381 What did Wiesner shout out in front of the press during a presentation by von Braun? "No, that's no good"" in front of the press, during a presentation by von Braun." 1
+382 Who is known as the first Keeper of Fine Art Collection at the V&A? "In these early years the practical use of the collection was very much emphasised as opposed to that of ""High Art"" at the National Gallery and scholarship at the British Museum." 0
+383 What kind of weapon did Tesla talk about? Tesla described the weapon as capable of being used against ground-based infantry or for anti-aircraft purposes. 0
+384 What area in modern-day Canada received Huguenot immigrants? The bulk of Huguenot émigrés relocated to Protestant European nations such as England, Wales, Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, the Dutch Republic, the Electorate of Brandenburg and Electorate of the Palatinate in the Holy Roman Empire, the Duchy of Prussia, the Channel Islands, and Ireland. 0
+385 What brought the downfall of Jacksonville filmmaking? "Over the course of the decade, more than 30 silent film studios were established, earning Jacksonville the title of ""Winter Film Capital of the World""." 0
+386 Who handled the play-by-play for the Denver radio stations? The flagship stations of each station in the markets of each team will carry their local play-by-play calls. 0
+387 What are public schools in Victoria? Private fee-paying schools include parish schools run by the Roman Catholic Church and independent schools similar to British public schools. 0
+388 What geochemist developed the uranium-lead dating method into lead-lead dating? Just and Lynn Margulis, computer scientist Richard Hamming, the creator of the Hamming Code, lithium-ion battery developer John B. Goodenough, mathematician and Fields Medal recipient Paul Joseph Cohen, and geochemist Clair Cameron Patterson, who developed the uranium-lead dating method into lead-lead dating. 1
+389 In China, this person inferred that the land was formed by erosion of the mountains and by silt deposition, what was his name? In China, the polymath Shen Kuo (1031–1095) formulated a hypothesis for the process of land formation: based on his observation of fossil animal shells in a geological stratum in a mountain hundreds of miles from the ocean, he inferred that the land was formed by erosion of the mountains and by deposition of silt. 1
+390 When did the name black death officially take root in England? The name spread through Scandinavia and then Germany, gradually becoming attached to the mid 14th-century epidemic as a proper name. 0
+391 2011-12 saw ABC drop to 4th in ratings among what important demographic? On April 14, 2011, ABC canceled the long-running soap operas All My Children and One Life to Live after 41 and 43 years on the air, respectively (following backlash from fans, ABC sold the rights to both shows to Prospect Park, which eventually revived the soaps on Hulu for one additional season in 2013 and with both companies suing one another for allegations of interference with the process of reviving the shows, failure to pay licensing fees and issues over ABC's use of certain characters from One Live to Live on General Hospital during the transition). 0
+392 Which part of London was Sir Paul Pindar's house, whose façade now resides in the V&A collection, located? As well as period rooms, the collection includes parts of buildings, for example the two top stories of the facade of Sir Paul Pindar's house dated c1600 from Bishopsgate with elaborately carved wood work and leaded windows, a rare survivor of the Great Fire of London, there is a brick portal from a London house of the English Restoration period and a fireplace from the gallery of Northumberland house. 1
+393 When did this attempt take place? The label Huguenot was purportedly first applied in France to those conspirators (all of them aristocratic members of the Reformed Church) involved in the Amboise plot of 1560: a foiled attempt to wrest power in France from the influential House of Guise. 1
+394 What team lost Super Bowl XXXIII? The only other AFC champion team to have worn white as the designated home team in the Super Bowl was the Pittsburgh Steelers; they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21–10 in Super Bowl XL 10 seasons prior. 0
+395 How many granal thylakoids are usually in each granum? Each granum can contain anywhere from two to a hundred thylakoids, though grana with 10–20 thylakoids are most common. 1
+396 What crime drama debuted on ABC in September 1994? September 1994 saw the debut of NYPD Blue, a gritty police procedural from Steven Bochco (who created Doogie Howser, M.D. and the critically pilloried Cop Rock for ABC earlier in the decade); lasting ten seasons, the drama became known for its boundary pushing of network television standards (particularly its occasional use of graphic language and rear nudity), which led some affiliates to initially refuse to air the show in its first season. 1
+397 What was the average cost of a 30-second commercial? It was the third-most watched U.S. broadcast ever. 0
+398 When did Tesla graduate? Tesla was able to perform integral calculus in his head, which prompted his teachers to believe that he was cheating. 0
+399 How are chloroplasts similar to mitochondria? Chloroplasts, like mitochondria, contain their own DNA, which is thought to be inherited from their ancestor—a photosynthetic cyanobacterium that was engulfed by an early eukaryotic cell. 1
+400 When was the deportation of Acadians? The deportation of Acadians beginning in 1755 resulted in land made available to migrants from Europe and the colonies further south. 1
+401 Which NASA faction came around first to support the LOR? Seamans' establishment of an ad-hoc committee headed by his special technical assistant Nicholas E. Golovin in July 1961, to recommend a launch vehicle to be used in the Apollo program, represented a turning point in NASA's mission mode decision. 0
+402 Who has limited productive potential when faced with less access to education? Conversely, education raises incomes and promotes growth because it helps to unleash the productive potential of the poor. 1
+403 How would the word apothecary be viewed by contemporary English speakers? The word pharmacy is derived from its root word pharma which was a term used since the 15th–17th centuries. 0
+404 What is the name of the service that gets local businesses contract chances with the Super Bowl? For the first time, the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee and the NFL have openly sought disabled veteran and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-owned businesses in Business Connect, the Super Bowl program that provides local companies with contracting opportunities in and around the Super Bowl. 1
+405 How many Panthers were designated All-Pro? Carolina started the season 14–0, not only setting franchise records for the best start and the longest single-season winning streak, but also posting the best start to a season by an NFC team in NFL history, breaking the 13–0 record previously shared with the 2009 New Orleans Saints and the 2011 Green Bay Packers. 0
+406 How much of the water flow does the Waal get from the Rhine? Two thirds of the water flow volume of the Rhine flows farther west, through the Waal and then, via the Merwede and Nieuwe Merwede (De Biesbosch), merging with the Meuse, through the Hollands Diep and Haringvliet estuaries, into the North Sea. 1
+407 What is one of the largest city center shopping complexes in the UK? The largest of these is the Eldon Square Shopping Centre, one of the largest city centre shopping complexes in the UK. 1
+408 Which countries were the European Coal and Steel Community agreement between? The agreement aimed to prevent Germany from re-establishing dominance in the production of coal and steel as members felt that its dominance had contributed to the outbreak of the war. 0
+409 What were the conditions for miners in the gold fields in Victoria? Conditions on the gold fields were cramped and unsanitary; an outbreak of typhoid at Buckland Valley in 1854 killed over 1,000 miners. 1
+410 What are the exceptions in the constitution that require special considerations to amend? "The Victorian Constitution can be amended by the Parliament of Victoria, except for certain ""entrenched"" provisions that require either an absolute majority in both houses, a three-fifths majority in both houses, or the approval of the Victorian people in a referendum, depending on the provision." 1
+411 What city is tied with Miami for hosting the Super Bowl? The South Florida/Miami area has previously hosted the event 10 times (tied for most with New Orleans), with the most recent one being Super Bowl XLIV in 2010. 1
+412 On what streets is the ABC headquarters located The network is part of the Big Three television networks. 0
+413 What publication published an article about Tesla in 1912? "In February 1912, an article—""Nikola Tesla, Dreamer"" by Allan L. Benson—was published in World Today, in which an artist's illustration appears showing the entire earth cracking in half with the caption, ""Tesla claims that in a few weeks he could set the earth's crust into such a state of vibration that it would rise and fall hundreds of feet and practically destroy civilization." 1
+414 When was Rhineland subject to the Treaty of Versailles? The Treaty of Versailles and this particular provision, in general, caused much resentment in Germany and is often cited as helping Adolf Hitler's rise to power. 0
+415 Who was Kennedy's science adviser that opposed manned spacecraft flights? But even after NASA reached internal agreement, it was far from smooth sailing. 0
+416 In 1517 who was Luther's bishop? "He enclosed in his letter a copy of his ""Disputation of Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences"", which came to be known as The Ninety-Five Theses." 0
+417 What impact did this loss have on Abercrombie? Abercrombie saved something from the disaster when he sent John Bradstreet on an expedition that successfully destroyed Fort Frontenac, including caches of supplies destined for New France's western forts and furs destined for Europe. 0
+418 In what city is Rangi Ruru Girls' School? There are three private schools (including the secondary school, St Dominic's College) operated by the Catholic schismatic group, the Society of St Pius X in Wanganui. 0
+419 What is Luther's thought about the extent of his church? Luther's thought is revolutionary to the extent that it is a theology of the cross, the negation of every affirmation: as long as the cross is at the center, the system building tendency of reason is held in check, and system building does not degenerate into System. 1
+420 What is the name of the book written by Archeologist Betty Meggers? For a long time, it was thought that the Amazon rainforest was only ever sparsely populated, as it was impossible to sustain a large population through agriculture given the poor soil. 0
+421 The first episode of Doctor Who premiered the day after what famous event in history? "The first of these was the ""Dalekmania"" period (circa 1964–1965), when the popularity of the Daleks regularly brought Doctor Who ratings of between 9 and 14 million, even for stories which did not feature them." 0
+422 What is the Norman architecture idiom? Norman architecture typically stands out as a new stage in the architectural history of the regions they subdued. 0
+423 What kind of bureaucracy did the Normans institute? Institutionally, the Normans combined the administrative machinery of the Byzantines, Arabs, and Lombards with their own conceptions of feudal law and order to forge a unique government. 0
+424 What kinds of trees is Kearney Boulevard lined with? A small, two-lane rural road for most of its length, Kearney Boulevard is lined with tall palm trees. 1
+425 When was the IPCC Trust Fund founded? Annual cash contributions to the Trust Fund are made by the WMO, by UNEP, and by IPCC Members; the scale of payments is determined by the IPCC Panel, which is also responsible for considering and adopting by consensus the annual budget. 0
+426 What person argues that civil disobedience is used to describe everything? "Marshall Cohen notes, ""It has been used to describe everything from bringing a test-case in the federal courts to taking aim at a federal official." 1
+427 What church runs some private schools in Victoria? Private fee-paying schools include parish schools run by the Roman Catholic Church and independent schools similar to British public schools. 1
+428 What did NSFNET eventually provide Initially created to link researchers to the nation's NSF-funded supercomputing centers, through further public funding and private industry partnerships it developed into a major part of the Internet backbone. 1
+429 Where was Tesla's laboratory established? In the same year, he patented the Tesla coil. 0
+430 What types of preparation do pharmacists have? Pharmacists are healthcare professionals with specialised education and training who perform various roles to ensure optimal health outcomes for their patients through the quality use of medicines. 1
+431 Who came up with the theory of relativity? he turned his attention to the problem of Mercury's orbit and found that his theory added a correction, which could account for the discrepancy. 0
+432 Which coastline does Southern California touch? Southern California includes the heavily built-up urban area stretching along the Pacific coast from Ventura, through the Greater Los Angeles Area and the Inland Empire, and down to Greater San Diego. 1
+433 Where was the Rhine regulated with a lower canal? The Dornbirner Ach had to be diverted, too, and it now flows parallel to the canalized Rhine into the lake. 0
+434 What was Norman Cantor's theory about the plague? Twigg suggested that the cause was a form of anthrax, and Norman Cantor (2001) thought it may have been a combination of anthrax and other pandemics. 1
+435 How did Vaudreuil react when Johnson was seen as larger threat? When Johnson was seen as the larger threat, Vaudreuil sent Dieskau to Fort St. Frédéric to meet that threat. 1
+436 What technique was used to decorate the east side of the building? Continuing the style of the earlier buildings, various designers were responsible for the decoration, the terracotta embellishments were again the work of Godfrey Sykes, although sgraffito was used to decorate the east side of the building designed by F. W. Moody, a final embellishment were the wrought iron gates made as late as 1885 designed by Starkie Gardner, these lead to a passage through the building. 1
+437 What year was North America's first printing press started? In 1638, the college became home for North America's first known printing press, carried by the ship John of London. 1
+438 Who is the current captian of the cricket team? Cricket is another popular and the most successful team sport. 0
+439 Why did Tesla begin investigating invisible energy? "Starting in 1894, Tesla began investigating what he referred to as radiant energy of ""invisible"" kinds after he had noticed damaged film in his laboratory in previous experiments (later identified as ""Roentgen rays"" or ""X-Rays"")." 1
+440 After the merger of Disney-ABC Television group, ABC Studios, and ABC Entertainment, what was the resulting entity named? In early 2009, Disney–ABC Television Group merged ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios into a new division, ABC Entertainment Group, which would be responsible for both its production and broadcasting operations. 1
+441 Which two courts apply European Union law? European Union law is applied by the courts of member states and the Court of Justice of the European Union. 1
+442 A replica of what landmark was present at Super Bowl Opening Night? Alongside the traditional media availabilities, the event featured an opening ceremony with player introductions on a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge. 1
+443 What are other major fatality causes? Other major causes of fatalities in the construction industry include electrocution, transportation accidents, and trench cave-ins. 1
+444 By 199 how many universities were connected By 1998, the vBNS had grown to connect more than 100 universities and research and engineering institutions via 12 national points of presence with DS-3 1
+445 How many Victorians are Buddhist? Buddhism is the state's largest non-Christian religion, with 168,637 members as of the most recent census. 1
+446 "When was the opening of ""Super Bowl City""?" "San Francisco mayor Ed Lee said of the highly visible homeless presence in this area ""they are going to have to leave""." 0
+447 Where was Melanchthon at the time? The story is based on comments made by Philipp Melanchthon, though it is thought that he was not in Wittenberg at the time. 1
+448 Where were interviews held while the parliament was in its temporary building? This building was vacated twice to allow for the meeting of the Church's General Assembly. 0
+449 What profession was Nathan Alterman? No one will ever see the Warsaw I knew. 0
+450 When did Carl Wilhelm Scheele discover oxygen? Oxygen was discovered independently by Carl Wilhelm Scheele, in Uppsala, in 1773 or earlier, and Joseph Priestley in Wiltshire, in 1774, but Priestley is often given priority because his work was published first. 1
+451 What's the average decibel level of noise in Newcastle? The report claimed that these noise levels would have a negative long-term impact on the health of the city's residents. 0
+452 Who is also known at the father of the hydrogen bomb? "Notable faculty in physics have included the speed of light calculator A. A. Michelson, elementary charge calculator Robert A. Millikan, discoverer of the Compton Effect Arthur H. Compton, the creator of the first nuclear reactor Enrico Fermi, ""the father of the hydrogen bomb"" Edward Teller, ""one of the most brilliant and productive experimental physicists of the twentieth century" 1
+453 Where can chloroplasts sometimes be found? All green parts of a plant contain chloroplasts—the chloroplasts, or more specifically, the chlorophyll in them are what make the photosynthetic parts of a plant green. 0
+454 When did Luther write an extreme treatise against the Jews? In 1523, Luther wrote that Jesus Christ was born a Jew which discouraged mistreatment of the Jews and advocated their conversion by proving that the Old Testament could be shown to speak of Jesus Christ. 0
+455 What is the guidebook for local churches and pastors? The church conference is an annual meeting of all the officers of the church and any interested members. 0
+456 How long ago did oxygen reach 10% of its present level? When such oxygen sinks became saturated, free oxygen began to outgas from the oceans 3–2.7 billion years ago, reaching 10% of its present level around 1.7 billion years ago. 1
+457 Where did Turabi place students sympathetic to his views? His National Islamic Front first gained influence when strongman General Gaafar al-Nimeiry invited members to serve in his government in 1979. 0
+458 What are two basic primary resources used to guage complexity? The theory formalizes this intuition, by introducing mathematical models of computation to study these problems and quantifying the amount of resources needed to solve them, such as time and storage. 1
+459 It is now possible to convert old relative ages into what type of ages using isotopic dating? With isotopic dates it became possible to assign absolute ages to rock units, and these absolute dates could be applied to fossil sequences in which there was datable material, converting the old relative ages into new absolute ages. 1
+460 What UN secretary went to Harvard? Politics: U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon; American political leaders John Hancock, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Al Gore, George W. Bush and Barack Obama; Chilean President Sebastián Piñera; Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos; Costa Rican President José María Figueres; Mexican Presidents Felipe Calderón, Carlos Salinas de Gortari and Miguel de la Madrid; Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj; Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo; Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou; Canadian Governor General David Lloyd Johnston; Indian Member of Parliament Jayant Sinha; Albanian Prime Minister Fan S. Noli; Canadian Prime Ministers Mackenzie King and Pierre Trudeau; Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto; U. S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan; Canadian political leader Michael Ignatieff; Pakistani Members of Provincial Assembly Murtaza Bhutto and Sanam Bhutto; Bangladesh Minister of Finance Abul Maal Abdul Muhith; President of Puntland 1
+461 What is the Canal in Wesel? One of the most important cities in this region is Duisburg with the largest river port in Europe (Duisport). 0
+462 What additional membranes do secondary chloroplasts have? The engulfed alga was broken down, leaving only its chloroplast, and sometimes its cell membrane and nucleus, forming a chloroplast with three or four membranes—the two cyanobacterial membranes, sometimes the eaten alga's cell membrane, and the phagosomal vacuole from the host's cell membrane. 1
+463 What happened with the rate of flow in the Rhine with the straightening program? The rate of flow was increased and the ground water level fell significantly. 1
+464 How long did the 5th president's tenure last? Also, the Committee on Social Thought, an institution distinctive of the university, was created. 0
+465 What can the growth elasticity of poverty depend on? While acknowledging the central role economic growth can potentially play in human development, poverty reduction and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, it is becoming widely understood amongst the development community that special efforts must be made to ensure poorer sections of society are able to participate in economic growth. 0
+466 What lesson did Johann von Staupitz teach Luther repentance was? Johann von Staupitz, his superior, pointed Luther's mind away from continual reflection upon his sins toward the merits of Christ. 0
+467 What sort of engines utilized the Yarrow-Schlick-Tweedy balancing system? In the late 19th century, the Yarrow-Schlick-Tweedy balancing 'system' was used on some marine triple expansion engines. 1
+468 What soap opera is currently featured in ABC's daytime programming? ABC News programming includes Good Morning America from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. weekdays (along with one-hour weekend editions); nightly editions of ABC World News Tonight (whose weekend editions are occasionally subject to abbreviation or preemption due to sports telecasts overrunning into the program's timeslot), the Sunday political talk show This Week, early morning news programs World News Now and America This Morning and the late night newsmagazine Nightline. 0
+469 At first, what did oxygen and iron combine to form? Free oxygen gas was almost nonexistent in Earth's atmosphere before photosynthetic archaea and bacteria evolved, probably about 3.5 billion years ago. 0
+470 What are two examples of nonself entities in accordance with Frank Burnet's theory? "On the basis of CST, Burnet developed a theory of how an immune response is triggered according to the self/nonself distinction: ""self"" constituents (constituents of the body) do not trigger destructive immune responses, while ""nonself"" entities (pathogens, an allograft) trigger a destructive immune response." 1
+471 What river is near Genghis Khan's likely place of burial? The Genghis Khan Mausoleum, constructed many years after his death, is his memorial, but not his burial site. 0
+472 Who was Emma's brother? His stay in Normandy (until 1016) influenced him and his sons by Emma, who stayed in Normandy after Cnut the Great's conquest of the isle. 0
+473 Who did the SNP obtain 16 seats from? The SNP took a further eight seats from the Liberal Democrats and one seat from the Conservatives. 0
+474 What denomination is the Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland affiliated with? There are three private schools (including the secondary school, St Dominic's College) operated by the Catholic schismatic group, the Society of St Pius X in Wanganui. 0
+475 What type of technology is the non organic separating of gases? The other major method of producing O_2 gas involves passing a stream of clean, dry air through one bed of a pair of identical zeolite molecular sieves, which absorbs the nitrogen and delivers a gas stream that is 90% to 93% O_2. 0
+476 What did Luther begin to experience in 1536? In December 1544, he began to feel the effects of angina. 0
+477 Which actor was a replacement for Doctor Who due to the illness of the main actor? Other original plays have been staged as amateur productions, with other actors playing the Doctor, while Terry Nation wrote The Curse of the Daleks, a stage play mounted in the late 1960s, but without the Doctor. 0
+478 Who wrote a resounding letter to the elector praising Luther? "His words, through divine mercy, are bringing back every day misguided people into the way of the truth.""" 0
+479 Which Doctor Who-related song reached Number One in the UK? "In 1988 the band The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu (later known as The KLF) released the single ""Doctorin' the Tardis"" under the name The Timelords, which reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 2 in Australia; this version incorporated several other songs, including ""Rock and Roll Part 2"" by Gary Glitter (who recorded vocals for some of the CD-single remix versions of ""Doctorin' the Tardis"")." 1
+480 To what is singlet oxygen more reactive? Singlet oxygen is a name given to several higher-energy species of molecular O_2 in which all the electron spins are paired. 0
+481 What was the only year that a full series was not filmed since 2005? No full series was filmed in 2009, although four additional specials starring David Tennant were made. 1
+482 What must a project adhere to? Constructing a project that fails to adhere to codes does not benefit the owner. 0
+483 Which Doctor Who show was the largest simulcast of a TV drama? "The programme is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running science fiction television show in the world, the ""most successful"" science fiction series of all time—based on its over-all broadcast ratings, DVD and book sales, and iTunes traffic— and for the largest ever simulcast of a TV drama with its 50th anniversary special." 1
+484 How many seats does the amphitheatre at Woodward park have? Now packed with amenities, Woodward Park is the only Regional Park of its size in the Central Valley. 0
+485 Why was the Dutch lawyer who moved to Belgium while advising a client in a social society case told he couldn't continue? The Court of Justice held that the freedom to provide services applied, it was directly effective, and the rule was probably unjustified: having an address in the member state would be enough to pursue the legitimate aim of good administration of justice. 0
+486 When was the Edict of Worms presented? "The Emperor presented the final draft of the Edict of Worms on 25 May 1521, declaring Luther an outlaw, banning his literature, and requiring his arrest: ""We want him to be apprehended and punished as a notorious heretic." 1
+487 "What was originally on the spacesuits prior to the clear ""fishbowl"" helmet?" "The traditional visor helmet was replaced with a clear ""fishbowl"" type for greater visibility, and the lunar surface EVA suit would include a water-cooled undergarment." 1
+488 Where did Tesla teach in Gospic? On 17 April 1879, Milutin Tesla died at the age of 60 after contracting an unspecified illness (although some sources say that he died of a stroke). 0
+489 What was Ban Ki-Moon the Secretary General of? While acknowledging the central role economic growth can potentially play in human development, poverty reduction and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, it is becoming widely understood amongst the development community that special efforts must be made to ensure poorer sections of society are able to participate in economic growth. 0
+490 What type of boundaries help to define the way kids behave? Teachers are expected to respect their students; sarcasm and attempts to humiliate pupils are seen as falling outside of what constitutes reasonable discipline.[verification needed] 0
+491 Who said chloroplasts are similar to cyanobacteria? Chloroplasts are only found in plants and algae. 0
+492 What does political pressure push to extend to compensate for stagnating purchasing power? To compensate for stagnating and declining purchasing power, political pressure has developed to extend easier credit to the lower and middle income earners – particularly to buy homes – and easier credit in general to keep unemployment rates low. 1
+493 What is the example of another problem characterized by large instances that is routinely solved by SAT handlers employing efficient algorithms? Similarly, algorithms can solve the NP-complete knapsack problem over a wide range of sizes in less than quadratic time and SAT solvers routinely handle large instances of the NP-complete Boolean satisfiability problem. 1
+494 What year saw the earliest recorded use of the steam engine indicator? The steam engine indicator traces on paper the pressure in the cylinder throughout the cycle, which can be used to spot various problems and calculate developed horsepower. 0
+495 Who brought together the former rivals at the signing ceremony? The world watched Annan and his UN-backed panel and African Union chairman Jakaya Kikwete as they brought together the former rivals to the signing ceremony, beamed live on national TV from the steps of Nairobi's Harambee House. 1
+496 In what time frame did Tesla weigh almost exactly the same amount? He was an elegant, stylish figure in New York City, meticulous in his grooming, clothing, and regimented in his daily activities. 0
+497 In what meeting did Shirley lay out plans for 1756? At a meeting in Albany in December 1755, he laid out his plans for 1756. 1
+498 What are two anti-inflammatory molecules that peak during awake hours? As well during awake active times, anti-inflammatory molecules, such as cortisol and catecholamines, peak. 1
+499 What type of positions would these counties be trying to recruit for? Many counties offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions. 1
+500 Who went to Wittenberg to hear Luther speak? To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church, and On the Freedom of a Christian. 0
+501 At what point in the day was the couple married? On the evening of the same day, the couple was married by Bugenhagen. 1
+502 Are juiveniles capable of reproduction? In at least some species, juveniles are capable of reproduction before reaching the adult size and shape. 1
+503 Who had established the Russian empire to its former glory prior to 1921? Bolshevik leaders had effectively reestablished a polity with roughly the same extent as that empire by 1921, however with an internationalist ideology: Lenin in particular asserted the right to limited self-determination for national minorities within the new territory. 1
+504 Where does Warsaw rank in terms of population in the EU? Warsaw (Polish: Warszawa [varˈʂava] ( listen); see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Poland. 0
+505 What was the final score of the AFC Championship Game? They then beat the defending Super Bowl XLIX champion New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, 20–18, by intercepting a pass on New England's 2-point conversion attempt with 17 seconds left on the clock. 1
+506 Where does centripetal force go? This means that the unbalanced centripetal force felt by any object is always directed toward the center of the curving path. 1
+507 Granting what status would allow private non-religious schools in the US to receive public funds? Funding for private schools is generally provided through student tuition, endowments, scholarship/voucher funds, and donations and grants from religious organizations or private individuals. 0
+508 What is colonialism's core meaning? Colonialism's core meaning is the exploitation of the valuable assets and supplies of the nation that was conquered and the conquering nation then gaining the benefits from the spoils of the war. 1
+509 What is the lowest recorded temperature in Victoria? Temperature extremes for the state are listed in the table below: 0
+510 What are two factors that made it difficult for colonists to the Amazon forest to survive? The soils in the Amazon are productive for just a short period of time, so farmers are constantly moving to new areas and clearing more land. 0
+511 What do power station steam turbines use as a cold sink in the absence of CHP? Where CHP is not used, steam turbines in power stations use surface condensers as a cold sink. 1
+512 When did Li Tan lead a revolt? Li Tan, the son-in-law of a powerful official, instigated a revolt against Mongol rule in 1262. 1
+513 How many people lived in Warsaw in 1939? In 1939, c. 1,300,000 people lived in Warsaw, but in 1945 – only 420,000. 1
+514 How long would Tesla spend gambling sometimes? On one occasion at his laboratory, Tesla worked for a period of 84 hours without sleep or rest.:208 Kenneth Swezey, a journalist whom Tesla had befriended, confirmed that Tesla rarely slept. 0
+515 "When did delegates to the World Methodist Council vote to adopt the joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification?""" It is also active in the World Methodist Council, an interdenominational group composed of various churches in the tradition of John Wesley to promote the Gospel throughout the world. 0
+516 Of what form is the infinite amount of primes that comprise the special cases of Schinzel's hypothesis? It is conjectured there are infinitely many primes of the form n2 + 1. 1
+517 What were the two main theories of immunity at the end of the 19th century? Many theories have been suggested in immunology from the end of the nineteenth century up to the present time. 0
+518 What flood impacted the Meuse? Before the St. Elizabeth's flood (1421), the Meuse flowed just south of today's line Merwede-Oude Maas to the North Sea and formed an archipelago-like estuary with Waal and Lek. 1
+519 What entity owns V/Line? Major operators include: Metro Trains Melbourne which runs an extensive, electrified, passenger system throughout Melbourne and suburbs; V/Line which is now owned by the Victorian Government, operates a concentrated service to major regional centres, as well as long distance services on other lines; Pacific National, CFCL Australia which operate freight services; Great Southern Rail which operates The Overland Melbourne—Adelaide; and NSW TrainLink which operates XPTs Melbourne—Sydney. 1
+520 What did John Dunn invent? John Dunn, inventor of keyed Northumbrian smallpipes, the most characteristic musical instrument in the region, lived and worked in the city. 1
+521 What is the weight of a bushel of coal in pounds? The best examples of Newcomen designs had a duty of about 7 million, but most were closer to 5 million. 0
+522 Suzuki Chokichi's incense burner dated 1875 is made of what from material? The majority of exhibits date from 1550 to 1900, but one of the oldest pieces displayed is the 13th-century sculpture of Amida Nyorai. 0
+523 Unlike confirmation and profession of faith, what is a sacrament in the UMC? In confirmation and membership preparation classes, students learn about Church and the Methodist-Christian theological tradition in order to profess their ultimate faith in Christ. 0
+524 What portion of bird species make up the world's total live in the rainforest? One in five of all the bird species in the world live in the rainforests of the Amazon, and one in five of the fish species live in Amazonian rivers and streams. 1
+525 How many factors of health and social problems did Wilkinson and PIckett identify? In recent years the characteristic that has strongly correlated with health in developed countries is income inequality. 0
+526 What might the Amazon forest become if it passes the tipping point and starts to die? "Scientists at the Brazilian National Institute of Amazonian Research argue in the article that this drought response, coupled with the effects of deforestation on regional climate, are pushing the rainforest towards a ""tipping point"" where it would irreversibly start to die." 0
+527 Name a luxury division of Toyota. A decade after the 1973 oil crisis, Honda, Toyota and Nissan, affected by the 1981 voluntary export restraints, opened US assembly plants and established their luxury divisions (Acura, Lexus and Infiniti, respectively) to distinguish themselves from their mass-market brands. 1
+528 Who was the first Warsaw President? The first Warsaw President was Jan Andrzej Menich (1695–1696). 1
+529 How often does the European Council meet? The Council does this: in effect this is the governments of the member states, but there will be a different minister at each meeting, depending on the topic discussed (e.g. for environmental issues, the member states' environment ministers attend and vote; for foreign affairs, the foreign ministers, etc.). 0
+530 What instrument became a national instrument in Germany? He often accompanied the sung hymns with a lute, later recreated as the waldzither that became a national instrument of Germany in the 20th century. 1
+531 What was ABC's revenue in 1962? Despite a significant increase in viewership (with its audience share having increased to 33% from the 15% share it had in 1953), ABC remained in third place; the company had a total revenue of $15.5 million, a third of the revenue pulled in by CBS at the same period. 1
+532 What did Tesla do in December 1878? In December 1878, Tesla left Graz and severed all relations with his family to hide the fact that he dropped out of school. 1
+533 In what year was the Commission on Pan Methodist Cooperation and Union formed? "In May 2012, The United Methodist Church entered into full communion with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, African Union Methodist Protestant Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and Union American Methodist Episcopal Church, in which these Churches agreed to ""recognize each other's churches, share sacraments, and affirm their clergy and ministries.""" 0
+534 What did these flights test on the CM? These flights validated the Service Module engine and the Command Module heat shield. 1
+535 What building is the most interesting of the late 19th-century architecture? Some 19th-century buildings in the Praga district (the Vistula’s right bank) have been restored although many have been poorly maintained. 0
+536 What influence did Al Banna wish to eliminate from the Muslim world? Roughly contemporaneous with Maududi was the founding of the Muslim Brotherhood in Ismailiyah, Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al Banna. 0
+537 The Rhine forms an inland delta into which lake? "The delta is delimited in the West by the Alter Rhein (""Old Rhine"") and in the East by a modern canalized section." 0
+538 What are the proteins that organisms use to identify molecules associated with pathogens? Antimicrobial peptides called defensins are an evolutionarily conserved component of the innate immune response found in all animals and plants, and represent the main form of invertebrate systemic immunity. 0
+539 How many fumbles did Von Miller force in Super Bowl 50? The Broncos took an early lead in Super Bowl 50 and never trailed. 0
+540 When did the Steven Spielberg movie Duel first debut? The Movie of the Week broadcast feature-length dramatic films directed by such talented filmmakers as Aaron Spelling, David Wolper and Steven Spielberg (the latter of whom gained early success through the showcase for his 1971 film Duel) that were produced on an average budget of $400,000–$450,000. 1
+541 How many days was the 1996 film shown ahead of the BBC showing? Finally, the 1996 television film premièred on 12 May 1996 on CITV in Edmonton, Canada, 15 days before the BBC One showing, and two days before it aired on Fox in the United States.[citation needed] 1
+542 Goldenson proposed a merger between UPT and what network in October 1954? Despite the promise of non-interference between ABC and UPT, Goldenson had to intervene in ABC's decisions because of financial problems and the FCC's long period of indecision. 0
+543 How many hymns of Luther were included in the Achtliederbuch? Luther's hymns were included in early Lutheran hymnals and spread the ideas of the Reformation. 0
+544 What did Johann Eck call Luther? The theologian Johann Eck, however, was determined to expose Luther's doctrine in a public forum. 0
+545 How do pathogens avoid detection? Pathogens can rapidly evolve and adapt, and thereby avoid detection and neutralization by the immune system; however, multiple defense mechanisms have also evolved to recognize and neutralize pathogens. 1
+546 Why did the European nations and Japan separated themselves from United States during the crisis? Some European nations and Japan sought to disassociate themselves from United States foreign policy in the Middle East to avoid being targeted by the boycott. 1
+547 What was the entity that stepped in and caused Miami's Sun Life Stadium to no longer be in the running to host Super Bowl 50? However, on May 3, 2013, the Florida legislature refused to approve the funding plan to pay for the renovations, dealing a significant blow to Miami's chances. 1
+548 What governing body appoints commissioners and the board of European Central Bank? "The ""European Council"" (rather than the Council, made up of different government Ministers) is composed of the Prime Ministers or executive Presidents of the member states." 1
+549 What is the last name of the player who scored a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter? Then Anderson scored on a 2-yard touchdown run and Manning completed a pass to Bennie Fowler for a 2-point conversion, giving Denver a 24–10 lead with 3:08 left and essentially putting the game away. 1
+550 Against whom did the Camisards rise up to fight? In the early 18th century, a regional group known as the Camisards who were Huguenots rioted against the Catholic Church in the region, burning churches and killing clergy. 1
+551 What has been getting much better in the most recent years? However, average teacher salaries have improved rapidly in recent years. 1
+552 What was the most important discovery that led to the understanding that Earth's lithosphere is separated into tectonic plates? There is an intimate coupling between the movement of the plates on the surface and the convection of the mantle: oceanic plate motions and mantle convection currents always move in the same direction, because the oceanic lithosphere is the rigid upper thermal boundary layer of the convecting mantle. 0
+553 What project structures assist the owner in integration? In general, each of these project structures allows the owner to integrate the services of architects, interior designers, engineers and constructors throughout design and construction. 0
+554 What was the national viewership reach of ABC in 1958? In 1957, ABC Entertainment president Ollie Treiz discovered that the locally produced variety show Bandstand had pulled very strong ratings in the Philadelphia market on WFIL-TV; Treiz ultimately negotiated a deal to take the show national, under the revised title American Bandstand; the show quickly became a social phenomenon by presenting new musical talent and dances to America's youth and helped make a star out of its host, Dick Clark. 0
+555 How many women were employed in construction in 2011? In the United States, the industry in 2014 has around $960 billion in annual revenue according to statistics tracked by the Census Bureau, of which $680 billion is private (split evenly between residential and nonresidential) and the remainder is government. 0
+556 Where is the aboral organ located? The largest single sensory feature is the aboral organ (at the opposite end from the mouth). 1
+557 Who is known as the first Keeper of Fine Art Collection at the V&A? George Wallis (1811–1891), the first Keeper of Fine Art Collection, passionately promoted the idea of wide art education through the museum collections. 1
+558 When was Temüjin elected khan of the Mongols? In 1186, Temüjin was elected khan of the Mongols. 1
+559 What year did Tesla avade the draft? He read many books while in Tomingaj, and later said that Mark Twain's works had helped him to miraculously recover from his earlier illness. 0
+560 What kind of marriage was this ? Some priests and former religious had already married, including Andreas Karlstadt and Justus Jonas, but Luther's wedding set the seal of approval on clerical marriage. 1
+561 What is the observable effect of W and Z boson exchange? Its most familiar effect is beta decay (of neutrons in atomic nuclei) and the associated radioactivity. 1
+562 What vehicle did Doctor Who use for his escape from Gallifrey? "Doctor Who follows the adventures of the primary character, a rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey, who simply goes by the name ""The Doctor""." 0
+563 When was a zoological garden established in the Praga Park? In 1927 a zoological garden (Ogród Zoologiczny) was established on the park grounds, and in 1952 a bear run, still open today. 1
+564 According to Wilson's theorem, what factorial must be divisible by n if some integer n > 4 is to be considered composite? Moreover, an integer n > 4 is composite if and only if (n − 1)! is divisible by n. 1
+565 How many plant species are of interest to society and manufacturers exist in the amazon rainforest? To date, an estimated 438,000 species of plants of economic and social interest have been registered in the region with many more remaining to be discovered or catalogued. 1
+566 Who originally hosted the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? In August 1999, ABC premiered a special series event, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, a game show based on the British program of the same title. 0
+567 How much did the population of Victoria increase in ten years after the discovery of gold? Victoria produced in the decade 1851–1860 20 million ounces of gold, one third of the world's output[citation needed]. 0
+568 After Huguenots fled France, their last remaining bastion was where? In the early 18th century, a regional group known as the Camisards who were Huguenots rioted against the Catholic Church in the region, burning churches and killing clergy. 0
+569 What will be obtained as part of longer term plans for improvements to Newcastle's train system? Longer term plans include the procurement of an entirely new fleet of trains and further extensions to the system. 1
+570 What ABC comedy had the record for the longest running comedy until being passed by the Simpsons in 2002? ABC's merger with UPT led to the creation of relationships with Hollywood's film production studios, breaking a quarantine that had existed at that time between film and television, the latter of which had previously been more connected to radio. 0
+571 The largest construction projects are known as what? The largest construction projects are referred to as megaprojects. 1
+572 In what year did Harvard end its early admission program? "Undergraduate admission to Harvard is characterized by the Carnegie Foundation as ""more selective, lower transfer-in""." 0
+573 Where do most teachers get their credentials from? In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional qualifications or credentials from a university or college. 1
+574 Who was given land by British goovernment for development of Ohio Country? In 1749 the British government gave land to the Ohio Company of Virginia for the purpose of developing trade and settlements in the Ohio Country. 1
+575 What does China's investment mean for Kenya? "Kenyatta was ""[a]ccompanied by 60 Kenyan business people [and hoped to] ... gain support from China for a planned $2.5 billion railway from the southern Kenyan port of Mombasa to neighboring Uganda, as well as a nearly $1.8 billion dam"", according to a statement from the president's office also at the time of the trip." 0
+576 How many earthquakes does southern California experience in a year? Each year, the southern California area has about 10,000 earthquakes. 1
+577 Whose authority did Luther's theology oppose? Those who identify with these, and all of Luther's wider teachings, are called Lutherans even though Luther insisted on Christian or Evangelical as the only acceptable names for individuals who professed Christ. 0
+578 Prior to this consideration, when did San Francisco last host a Super Bowl? The South Florida/Miami area has previously hosted the event 10 times (tied for most with New Orleans), with the most recent one being Super Bowl XLIV in 2010. 0
+579 In what year was the school formed? In 1638, the college became home for North America's first known printing press, carried by the ship John of London. 0
+580 When did British government give land for development of Ohio Country? "He completed the 1752 Treaty of Logstown in which the local Indians, through their ""Half-King"" Tanacharison and an Iroquois representative, agreed to terms that included permission to build a ""strong house"" at the mouth of the Monongahela River (the site of present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)." 0
+581 In what year was the first commercial steam powered device invented? The first commercial steam-powered device was a water pump, developed in 1698 by Thomas Savery. 1
+582 What is one method of achieving aspirational consumption? If the state does not provide these services, then for those on lower incomes, the costs must be borrowed and often those on lower incomes are those who are worse equipped to manage their finances. 0
+583 What Comic Book series did ABC debut in 2013-14? The 2013–14 season was a slight improvement for ABC with three new hits in The Goldbergs, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Resurrection, all of which were renewed; however, that season saw the cancellations of holdovers The Neighbors (which languished in its new Friday time slot despite being bookended by Last Man Standing and Shark Tank) and Suburgatory. 1
+584 What other activities does the UNFCCC require the IPCC to run? While the preparation of the assessment reports is a major IPCC function, it also supports other activities, such as the Data Distribution Centre and the National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme, required under the UNFCCC. 1
+585 Who was named president of Disney-ABC television group in 2004? In 2004, ABC's average viewership declined by ten ratings points, landing the network in fourth place, behind NBC, CBS and Fox (by the following year, the combined season-ending average audience share of ABC, NBC and CBS represented only 32% of U.S. households). 0
+586 When did ABC begin making family-oriented series? The 1960s would be marked by the rise of family-oriented series in an attempt by ABC to counterprogram its established competitors, but the decade was also marked by the network's gradual transition to color. 1
+587 In the 1980s what was the population of the amazon region? For a long time, it was thought that the Amazon rainforest was only ever sparsely populated, as it was impossible to sustain a large population through agriculture given the poor soil. 0
+588 Why was ABC forced to sell its interests in international networks in the 70s? As a result, ABC was forced to sell all of its interests in international networks, mainly in Japan and Latin America, in the 1970s. 0
+589 What remote control vehicle did he make? He also built a wireless controlled boat, one of the first ever exhibited. 1
+590 What did Article 12 of the Allied Armistice terms require Germany to withdraw from? Germany did so, and underground leader Piłsudski returned to Warsaw on 11 November and set up what became the Second Polish Republic, with Warsaw the capital. 0
+591 Who invited Washington to dine with him? Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, who succeeded Marin as commander of the French forces after the latter died on October 29, invited Washington to dine with him. 1
+592 In which two codes were the roles of pharmacists codified? In Japan, at the end of the Asuka period (538–710) and the early Nara period (710–794), the men who fulfilled roles similar to those of modern pharmacists were highly respected. 0
+593 How many phases was the Metro opened in between 1980 and 1984? It was developed from a combination of existing and newly built tracks and stations, with deep-level tunnels constructed through Newcastle city centre. 0
+594 Who registered the most sacks on the team this season? Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short led the team in sacks with 11, while also forcing three fumbles and recovering two. 1
+595 What station aired the Super Bowl? CBS broadcast Super Bowl 50 in the U.S., and charged an average of $5 million for a 30-second commercial during the game. 1
+596 What index is an indicator of the effects of taxes applied to social spending? In a progressive tax system, the level of the top tax rate will often have a direct impact on the level of inequality within a society, either increasing it or decreasing it, provided that income does not change as a result of the change in tax regime. 0
+597 What company created Doctor Who? Since the creation of the Doctor 0
+598 After Apollo missions 18 and 19 were cancelled, what happened to the Saturn Vs that were never used? By 1971, the decision was made to also cancel missions 18 and 19. 0
+599 What injury did the Carolina Panthers lose Kelvin Benjamin to during their preseason? Carolina started the season 14–0, not only setting franchise records for the best start and the longest single-season winning streak, but also posting the best start to a season by an NFC team in NFL history, breaking the 13–0 record previously shared with the 2009 New Orleans Saints and the 2011 Green Bay Packers. 0
+600 Why did Kublai's successors lose control of the rest of the Mongol empire? The final years of the Yuan dynasty were marked by struggle, famine, and bitterness among the populace. 0
+601 What two radio networks did RCA own? In the 1930s, radio in the United States was dominated by three companies: the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), the Mutual Broadcasting System and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). 0
+602 How many Africans were brought into the United States during the slave trade? "Participation in the African slave trade and the subsequent treatment of its 12 to 15 million Africans is viewed by some to be a more modern extension of America's ""internal colonialism""." 1
+603 What are the three main sources of European Union law? The three sources of European Union law are primary law, secondary law and supplementary law. 1
+604 Of what form are Mersenne primes? Other primes where either p + 1 or p − 1 is of a particular shape include the Sophie Germain primes (primes of the form 2p + 1 with p prime), primorial primes, Fermat primes and Mersenne primes, that is, prime numbers that are of the form 2p − 1, where p is an arbitrary prime. 1
+605 How many sororities are apart of the university? Four of the sororities are members of the National Panhellenic Conference, and ten of the fraternities form the University of Chicago Interfraternity Council. 0
+606 What were these indulgences supposed to grant the giver? Christians, he said, must not slacken in following Christ on account of such false assurances. 0
+607 What are other alternative names for French and Indian War? Other, less frequently used names for the war include the Fourth Intercolonial War and the Great War for the Empire. 1
+608 Who published Tesla's writings? Among his books are My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla, compiled and edited by Ben Johnston; The Fantastic Inventions of Nikola Tesla, compiled and edited by David Hatcher Childress; and The Tesla Papers. 0
+609 Where is corporal punishment practiced the most? This often used to take place in the classroom or hallway, but nowadays the punishment is usually given privately in the principal's office. 0
+610 Who is required to verify and have existing utility lines marked? Once construction is complete and a final inspection has been passed, an occupancy permit may be issued. 0
+611 What society founded the University of Chicago? With Harper's vision in mind, the University of Chicago also became one of the 14 founding members of the Association of American Universities, an international organization of leading research universities, in 1900. 0
+612 Who did the Panthers beat to become the NFC champs? They defeated the Arizona Cardinals 49–15 in the NFC Championship Game and advanced to their second Super Bowl appearance since the franchise was founded in 1995. 1
+613 Resources are constrained by hierarchy theorems to produce what? They are called hierarchy theorems because they induce a proper hierarchy on the classes defined by constraining the respective resources. 1
+614 How old was Turkana Boy? During excavations at Lake Turkana in 1984, paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey assisted by Kamoya Kimeu discovered the Turkana Boy, a 1.6-million-year-old fossil belonging to Homo erectus. 1
+615 "Harvard - Yale Regatta predates ""The Game"" by how many years?" Today, Harvard fields top teams in several other sports, such as the Harvard Crimson men's ice hockey team (with a strong rivalry against Cornell), squash, and even recently won NCAA titles in Men's and Women's Fencing. 0
+616 When was the sale of NBC Blue to Edward John Noble authorized? Edward John Noble, the owner of Life Savers candy, drugstore chain Rexall and New York City radio station WMCA, purchased the network for $8 million. 0
+617 Who shared sideline reporting duties with Mark Malone? Westwood One will carry the game throughout North America, with Kevin Harlan as play-by-play announcer, Boomer Esiason and Dan Fouts as color analysts, and James Lofton and Mark Malone as sideline reporters. 1
+618 How many soldiers were in each Tumen? Many Han Chinese and Khitan defected to the Mongols to fight against the Jin. 0
+619 In the most basic sense what did a Turing machine emulate? Before the actual research explicitly devoted to the complexity of algorithmic problems started off, numerous foundations were laid out by various researchers. 0
+620 What does Rosenfield feel plays the most significant role in expanding the income gap? "He points out that nations with high rates of unionization, particularly in Scandinavia, have very low levels of inequality, and concludes ""the historical pattern is clear; the cross-national pattern is clear: high inequality goes hand-in-hand with weak labor movements and vice-versa.""" 0
+621 Who is VideoGuard owned by? BSkyB utilises the VideoGuard pay-TV scrambling system owned by NDS, a Cisco Systems company. 1
+622 What does the Fermat primality test depend upon? A particularly simple example of a probabilistic test is the Fermat primality test, which relies on the fact (Fermat's little theorem) that np≡n (mod p) for any n if p is a prime number. 1
+623 The abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate is believed to have ended what system? "This is believed to have ended the true Islamic system, something for which it blames ""the disbelieving (Kafir) colonial powers"" working through Turkish modernist Mustafa Kemal Atatürk." 1
+624 What did Mongolian President Tsakhiagian Elbegdorj note was significantly punished by Genghis Khan's laws? "Ikh Zasag law adopted during Genghis Khan’s time in Mongolia had points to punish illegal matters related to corruption and bribery very heavily,"" Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj noted." 1
+625 When was 7 Lincoln Square completed? Both buildings were completed in June 1979. 1
+626 What do those in the field do to ensure a positive outcome? Often, the owner of the property acts as laborer, paymaster, and design team for the entire project. 0
+627 What percentage of New Zealand students attended private schools in April 2014? Private school numbers have been in decline since the mid-1970s as a result of many private schools opting to become state-integrated schools, mostly due of financial difficulties stemming from changes in student numbers and/or the economy. 0
+628 Cydippids combs are controlled by what? Unlike cydippids, the movements of lobates' combs are coordinated by nerves rather than by water disturbances created by the cilia, yet combs on the same row beat in the same Mexican wave style as the mechanically coordinated comb rows of cydippids and beroids. 1
+629 What have the Treaties sought to enable since its foundation? "Free movement was increasingly based on ""citizenship"", so that people had rights to empower them to become economically and socially active, rather than economic activity being a precondition for rights." 0
+630 When did oil start getting priced in the terms of gold? In September 1971, OPEC issued a joint communiqué stating that, from then on, they would price oil in terms of a fixed amount of gold. 1
+631 What is this doctrine of God appointing authorities called? "First, in choosing violence over lawful submission to the secular government, they were ignoring Christ's counsel to ""Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's""; St. Paul had written in his epistle to the Romans 13:1–7 that all authorities are appointed by God and therefore should not be resisted." 0
+632 What lands were reserved for natives? "When accommodations were made in the Quebec Act in 1774 to address this and other issues, religious concerns were raised in the largely Protestant Thirteen Colonies over the advance of ""popery""; the Act maintained French Civil law, including the seigneurial system, a medieval code soon to be removed from France within a generation by the French Revolution." 0
+633 Where was Melanchthon at the time? According to scholars Walter Krämer, Götz Trenkler, Gerhard Ritter, and Gerhard Prause, the story of the posting on the door, even though it has settled as one of the pillars of history, has little foundation in truth. 0
+634 What was the result of the 2007 election? With International Criminal Court trial dates in 2013 for both President Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto related to the 2007 election aftermath, US President Barack Obama chose not to visit the country during his mid-2013 African trip. 1
+635 what is Internet2 In October, 2007, Internet2 officially retired Abilene and now refers to its new, higher capacity network as the Internet2 Network. 0
+636 The French church in Portarlington was built when? Examples include the Huguenot District and French Church Street in Cork City; and D'Olier Street in Dublin, named after a High Sheriff and one of the founders of the Bank of Ireland. 0
+637 Red ribbons in the logo were used to represent which division of ABC? "The ABC logo was also significantly redesigned as part of the transition, with a glossy ""ball"" effect that was specifically designed for HD." 0
+638 Who did Berengaria of Navarre marry? While in Limassol, Richard the Lion-Heart married Berengaria of Navarre, first-born daughter of King Sancho VI of Navarre. 1
+639 In what year was the South African Schools Act passed? Some of the oldest schools in South Africa are private church schools that were established by missionaries in the early nineteenth century. 0
+640 What was the total number of homes Sky announced that had Sky+HD in March of 2012? On 31 March 2012, Sky announced the total number of homes with Sky+HD was 4,222,000. 1
+641 How many doctors were in Kenya in 2011? According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, in 2011 there were 65,000 qualified nurses registered in the country; 8,600 clinical officers and 7,000 doctors for the population of 43 million people (These figures from official registers include those who have died or left the profession hence the actual number of these workers may be lower). 1
+642 What is different about Paulinella chromatophora? It is not clear whether that symbiont is closely related to the ancestral chloroplast of other eukaryotes. 0
+643 When was the outbreak of World War I? Lt Col Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck took command of the German military forces, determined to tie down as many British resources as possible. 0
+644 What was the first year that Yale and Harvard played football? While Harvard's football team is no longer one of the country's best as it often was a century ago during football's early days (it won the Rose Bowl in 1920), both it and Yale have influenced the way the game is played. 0
+645 What was the name of the story from the third Torchwood series? The series was predominantly set in the United States, though Wales remained part of the show's setting. 0
+646 What work from around 300 BC has significant theorems about prime numbers? There are hints in the surviving records of the ancient Egyptians that they had some knowledge of prime numbers: the Egyptian fraction expansions in the Rhind papyrus, for instance, have quite different forms for primes and for composites. 0
+647 Who is Antigone's father in the play? She is not at all afraid of the death he threatens her with (and eventually carries out), but she is afraid of how her conscience will smite her if she does not do this. 0
+648 How was Tesla's mechanical oscillator powered? Tesla invented a steam-powered mechanical oscillator—Tesla's oscillator. 1
+649 Manning was the number one pick in which draft? This was the first Super Bowl to feature a quarterback on both teams who was the #1 pick in their draft classes. 0
+650 Which region is represented the most in the textiles collection? The collection of textiles consists of more than 53,000 examples, mainly western European though all populated continents are represented, dating from the 1st century AD to the present, this is the largest such collection in the world. 1
+651 What is the name of the trophy given to anyone who plays on the winning team in a Super Bowl? "Like the Lombardi Trophy, the ""50"" will be designed by Tiffany & Co." 0
+652 Who challenges the notion of the Kuznets curve hypothesis? "Economist Thomas Piketty challenges this notion, claiming that from 1914 to 1945 wars and ""violent economic and political shocks"" reduced inequality." 1
+653 What did Kublai's government have to balance between? Kublai's government after 1262 was a compromise between preserving Mongol interests in China and satisfying the demands of his Chinese subjects. 1
+654 Other than the steamboat, what modern form of travel brought visitors to Florida? Visitors arrived by steamboat and later by railroad. 1
+655 At what pressure is water heated in the Rankine cycle? The reduced-pressure steam is then condensed and pumped back into the boiler. 0
+656 What was done to counteract the overpopulation of mnemiopsis in The Black Sea? The later accidental introduction of Beroe helped to mitigate the problem, as Beroe preys on other ctenophores. 1
+657 For how many years was evidence shown that humans shaped the the Amazon? The BBC's Unnatural Histories presented evidence that the Amazon rainforest, rather than being a pristine wilderness, has been shaped by man for at least 11,000 years through practices such as forest gardening and terra preta. 1
+658 Who covered the halftime coverage? Westwood One will carry the game throughout North America, with Kevin Harlan as play-by-play announcer, Boomer Esiason and Dan Fouts as color analysts, and James Lofton and Mark Malone as sideline reporters. 0
+659 How many cylinders does the Energiprojekt AB engine have? It is a single-step, 5-cylinder engine (no compound) with superheated steam and consumes approx. 1
+660 When was Geegen the emperor? Emperor Gegeen Khan, Ayurbarwada's son and successor, ruled for only two years, from 1321 to 1323. 1
+661 What was Tesla's mother's name? Tesla's mother, Đuka Tesla (née Mandić), whose father was also an Orthodox priest,:10 had a talent for making home craft tools, mechanical appliances, and the ability to memorize Serbian epic poems. 1
+662 Who did the Broncos beat tp become the AFC champions? They then beat the defending Super Bowl XLIX champion New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, 20–18, by intercepting a pass on New England's 2-point conversion attempt with 17 seconds left on the clock. 1
+663 Different committees have what set out in different ways? Mandatory Committees are committees which are set down under the Scottish Parliament's standing orders, which govern their remits and proceedings. 0
+664 "Who said Tesla had a ""distinguished sweetness""?" "His loyal secretary, Dorothy Skerrit, wrote: ""his genial smile and nobility of bearing always denoted the gentlemanly characteristics that were so ingrained in his soul.""" 0
+665 Whose role is to design the works, prepare the specifications and produce construction drawings, administer the contract, tender the works, and manage the works from inception to completion In this arrangement, the architect or engineer acts as the project coordinator. 1
+666 What land was ceded to Spain? It ceded French Louisiana west of the Mississippi River (including New Orleans) to its ally Spain, in compensation for Spain's loss to Britain of Florida (Spain had ceded this to Britain in exchange for the return of Havana, Cuba). 1
+667 What are the laws of physics of Galileo, in reference to objest in motion and rest? In other words, to phrase matters more technically, the laws of physics are the same in every inertial frame of reference, that is, in all frames related by a Galilean transformation. 1
+668 Whose goals often still oppose the IPCC? The underlying linear model of policy-making of more knowledge we have, the better the political response will be is being doubted. 0
+669 Where did the family move in 1862? In 1862, the Tesla family moved to Gospić, Austrian Empire, where Tesla's father worked as a pastor. 1
+670 Who is the general secretary for the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers? "Chris Keates, the general secretary of National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers, said that teachers who have sex with pupils over the age of consent should not be placed on the sex offenders register and that prosecution for statutory rape ""is a real anomaly in the law that we are concerned about." 1
+671 At Millingen aan de Rijn where the Rhine splits, what does it change it's name to? The shape of the Rhine delta is determined by two bifurcations: first, at Millingen aan de Rijn, the Rhine splits into Waal and Pannerdens Kanaal, which changes its name to Nederrijn at Angeren, and second near Arnhem, the IJssel branches off from the Nederrijn. 1
+672 In 2013-14, NBC finished behind what network in the ratings? ABC itself would finish the season in third place as Fox crashed to fourth in both demographics. 0
+673 What do scholars agree on about the posting on the door story? The story is based on comments made by Philipp Melanchthon, though it is thought that he was not in Wittenberg at the time. 0
+674 Who was Louis XIV's main rival? Stadtholder William III of Orange, who later became King of England, emerged as the strongest opponent of king Louis XIV after the French attacked the Dutch Republic in 1672. 1
+675 What area did the Westwood One broadcast cover? Westwood One will carry the game throughout North America, with Kevin Harlan as play-by-play announcer, Boomer Esiason and Dan Fouts as color analysts, and James Lofton and Mark Malone as sideline reporters. 1
+676 Where was the Gate of King Hugo? "It was in this place in Tours that the prétendus réformés (""these supposedly 'reformed'"") habitually gathered at night, both for political purposes, and for prayer and singing psalms." 1
+677 $500 Million was supplied for the Capital City - ABC merger by what investor? The remaining $500 million was loaned by Warren Buffett, who promised that his company Berkshire Hathaway would purchase $3 million in shares, at $172.50 apiece. 1
+678 ABC news provides content for radio stations owned by what company? ABC News provides news and features content for select radio stations owned by Citadel Broadcasting, which purchased the ABC Radio properties in 2007. 1
+679 "What is ""The Gate""?" Newcastle's gay scene - 'The Pink Triangle' - is centred on the Times Square area near the Centre for Life and has a range of bars, cafés and clubs. 0
+680 Where was Tesla hoping to attend classes in Prague? In January 1880, two of Tesla's uncles put together enough money to help him leave Gospić for Prague where he was to study. 0
+681 What is the first model of education, in the Australian system? Generally, education in Australia follows the three-tier model which includes primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (secondary schools/high schools) and tertiary education (universities and/or TAFE colleges). 1
+682 What is Norman art's most well known piece? By far the most famous work of Norman art is the Bayeux Tapestry, which is not a tapestry but a work of embroidery. 1
+683 From which countries were the V&A's collection of Delftware produced? The collection of Iznik pottery from Turkey is the largest in the world. 0
+684 Who was the leader of the Khwarezmian dynasty in the early 1200s? The situation became further complicated because the governor later refused to make repayments for the looting of the caravans and handing over the perpetrators. 0
+685 Who may seek changes or exemptions in the law that governs the land where the building will be built? Constructing a project that fails to adhere to codes does not benefit the owner. 0
+686 What is the city centre of Warsaw called in Polish? Warsaw leads the region of East-Central Europe in foreign investment and in 2006, GDP growth met expectations with a level of 6.1%. 0
+687 In what year was the trial of Rev. Jimmy Creech? Rev. Jimmy Creech was defrocked after a highly publicized church trial in 1999 on account of his participation in same-sex union ceremonies. 1
+688 What performer lead the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show? It was the third-most watched U.S. broadcast ever. 0
+690 What was Tesla's father's name? Tesla's mother, Đuka Tesla (née Mandić), whose father was also an Orthodox priest,:10 had a talent for making home craft tools, mechanical appliances, and the ability to memorize Serbian epic poems. 0
+691 What does CBD stand for? Central business districts (CBD) include Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown San Diego, Downtown San Bernardino, Downtown Bakersfield, South Coast Metro and Downtown Riverside. 1
+692 When was Warsaw's first stock exchange established? From 1991 until 2000, the stock exchange was, ironically, located in the building previously used as the headquarters of the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR). 0
+693 Who was yersinia pestis named for? The investigation of the pathogen that caused the 19th-century plague was begun by teams of scientists who visited Hong Kong in 1894, among whom was the French-Swiss bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin, after whom the pathogen was named Yersinia pestis. 1
+694 Who was it essential to Islam to imitate? "He believed that complete imitation of the Prophet Mohammad and his successors such as Ali for restoration of Sharia law was essential to Islam, that many secular, Westernizing Muslims were actually agents of the West serving Western interests, and that the acts such as ""plundering"" of Muslim lands was part of a long-term conspiracy against Islam by the Western governments." 1
+695 What does isobaric mean? The main difference is that heat addition (in the boiler) and rejection (in the condenser) are isobaric (constant pressure) processes in the Rankine cycle and isothermal (constant temperature) processes in the theoretical Carnot cycle. 1
+696 What does critically tapered mean? Numerical models work in the same way as these analog models, though they are often more sophisticated and can include patterns of erosion and uplift in the mountain belt. 0
+697 When did Tesla come to the US? Tesla gained experience in telephony and electrical engineering before emigrating to the United States in 1884 to work for Thomas Edison in New York City. 1
+698 When did Luther write a German mass? "He did not intend it as a replacement for his 1523 adaptation of the Latin Mass but as an alternative for the ""simple people"", a ""public stimulation for people to believe and become Christians.""" 0
+699 What was the containment failure rate in a tobacco plant study using plastid transformation? While the reliability of this mechanism has not yet been studied for all relevant crop species, recent results in tobacco plants are promising, showing a failed containment rate of transplastomic plants at 3 in 1,000,000. 1
+700 What was the eventual final goal of the Apollo projects? Possible missions included ferrying crews to a space station, circumlunar flights, and eventual manned lunar landings. 1
+701 The Rhine forms an inland delta into which lake? The mouth of the Rhine into Lake Constance forms an inland delta. 1
+702 What country is ABC broadcast in, in contrast to Disney's other channels? A second period of international expansion is linked to that of the ESPN network in the 1990s, and policies enacted in the 2000s by Disney Media Networks (which included the expansion of several of the company's U.S.-based cable networks including Disney Channel and its spinoffs Toon Disney, Playhouse Disney and Jetix; although Disney also sold its 33% stake in European sports channel Eurosport for $155 million in June 2000). 0
+703 What was the memoir entitled which was submitted to the American Philosophical Society? In 1807, Maclure commenced the self-imposed task of making a geological survey of the United States. 0
+704 Who handled play-by-play for the Denver radio market? The flagship stations of each station in the markets of each team will carry their local play-by-play calls. 0
+705 Working versions of 3D-printing building technology are already printing how much building material per hour? New techniques of building construction are being researched, made possible by advances in 3D printing technology. 0
+706 Which NFL team won Super Bowl 50? The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Denver Broncos defeated the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Carolina Panthers 24–10 to earn their third Super Bowl title. 1
+707 How many seats does Victoria have in the Senate? Politically, Victoria has 37 seats in the Australian House of Representatives and 12 seats in the Australian Senate. 1
+708 Who is currently the President of the Council? It meets each six months and its President (currently former Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk) is meant to 'drive forward its work', but it does not itself 'legislative functions'. 1
+709 On what basis do the radical Islamist organizations conduct their attacks? The Islamist groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Palestine participate in democratic and political process as well as armed attacks, seeking to abolish the state of Israel. 0
+710 Cells of the site of an infection in a plant undergo what process to prevent spread of the disease? When a part of a plant becomes infected, the plant produces a localized hypersensitive response, whereby cells at the site of infection undergo rapid apoptosis to prevent the spread of the disease to other parts of the plant. 1
+711 The largest brand of what store in the UK is located in Kingston Park? The largest Tesco store in the United Kingdom is located in Kingston Park on the edge of Newcastle. 1
+712 What was the year when Tesla went back to Smiljan? In 1873, Tesla returned to his birthtown, Smiljan. 1
+713 When was Europe fully forested and recovered from the last Ice Age? By 9000 BP, Europe was fully forested. 1
+714 What type of immune systems are found in all plants and animals? Innate immune systems are found in all plants and animals. 1
+715 An 1821 full size oil sketch of which famous British painting was donated by John Sheepshank's daughter in 1888? In 1857 John Sheepshanks donated 233 paintings, mainly by contemporary British artists, and a similar number of drawings to the museum with the intention of forming a 'A National Gallery of British Art', a role since taken on by Tate Britain; artists represented are William Blake, James Barry, Henry Fuseli, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, Sir David Wilkie, William Mulready, William Powell Frith, Millais and Hippolyte Delaroche. 0
+716 What was diverted and now flows parallel to the Rhine? A regulation of the Rhine was called for, with an upper canal near Diepoldsau and a lower canal at Fußach, in order to counteract the constant flooding and strong sedimentation in the western Rhine Delta. 0
+717 How many different species of ctenohore are there? These variations enable different species to build huge populations in the same area, because they specialize in different types of prey, which they capture by as wide a range of methods as spiders use. 0
+718 Where did the spring meetings of the NFL owners take place? On May 21, 2013, NFL owners at their spring meetings in Boston voted and awarded the game to Levi's Stadium. 1
+719 When did Konstantin Mereschkowski suggest the origin of chloroplasts? This origin of chloroplasts was first suggested by the Russian biologist Konstantin Mereschkowski in 1905 after Andreas Schimper observed in 1883 that chloroplasts closely resemble cyanobacteria. 1
+720 Of what form do Mersenne primes take? They are called Mersenne primes in his honor. 0
+721 Who provides the bill of quantities? Under this system, once the design is completed by the design team, a number of construction companies or construction management companies may then be asked to make a bid for the work, either based directly on the design, or on the basis of drawings and a bill of quantities provided by a quantity surveyor. 1
+722 What charity benefited from the 30th anniversary show? It also featured a crossover with the soap opera EastEnders, the action taking place in the latter's Albert Square location and around Greenwich. 0
+723 What does chlorophyll use light energy to do? I contain light-harvesting complexes with chlorophyll and carotenoids that absorb light energy and use it to energize electrons. 1
+724 What does ctenophora use for digestion and respiration? Their most distinctive feature is the ‘combs’ – groups of cilia which they use for swimming – they are the largest animals that swim by means of cilia. 0
+725 What was the dual mission AS-258 a combination of? In December 1966, the AS-205 mission was canceled, since the validation of the CSM would be accomplished on the 14-day first flight, and AS-205 would have been devoted to space experiments and contribute no new engineering knowledge about the spacecraft. 0
+726 Which Irish cities had large Huguenot enclaves? Significant Huguenot settlements were in Dublin, Cork, Portarlington, Lisburn, Waterford and Youghal. 1
+727 How old was tesla when he became a US citizen? In the same year, he patented the Tesla coil. 0
+728 What happened to his ribs in the accident? Tesla didn't raise any question as to who was at fault and refused medical aid, only asking to be taken to his hotel via cab. 0
+729 What philosophies underlay Chinese medicine? No Chinese translation of Western medical works is known, but it is possible that the Chinese had access to Avicenna's The Canon of Medicine. 0
+730 How much of Jacksonville is made up of water? Nassau County lies to the north, Baker County lies to the west, and Clay and St. Johns County lie to the south; the Atlantic Ocean lies to the east, along with the Jacksonville Beaches. 0
+731 What trade was the city an important center of in the 14th century? The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade in the 14th century, and later became a major coal mining area. 1
+732 How many times less is the strenght of the weak field compared to the strong? "The word ""weak"" derives from the fact that the field strength is some 1013 times less than that of the strong force." 1
+733 What was the Yuan dynasty called in Mongolian? "The Yuan dynasty is also known as the ""Mongol dynasty"" or ""Mongol Dynasty of China"", similar to the names ""Manchu dynasty"" or ""Manchu Dynasty of China"" for the Qing dynasty." 0
+734 What did Luther tell the legate about the papacy? Cajetan's original instructions had been to arrest Luther if he failed to recant, but the legate desisted from doing so. 0
+735 How many miles south of San Jose is the north - south midway point located? This definition coincides neatly with the county lines at 35° 47′ 28″ north latitude, which form the northern borders of San Luis Obispo, Kern, and San Bernardino counties. 0
+736 Where are health and social problems most common? "Creating an index of ""Health and Social Problems"" from nine factors, authors Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett found health and social problems ""more common in countries with bigger income inequalities"", and more common among states in the US with larger income inequalities." 1
+737 Along with trusts, what other non-profits are allowed to run schools in India? Critics of this system point out that this leads to corruption by school inspectors who check compliance and to fewer schools in a country that has the largest adult illiterate population in the world. 0
+738 What is the chloroplast of Dinophysis? Members of the genus Dinophysis have a phycobilin-containing chloroplast taken from a cryptophyte. 1
+739 What fixed set of factors determine the actions of a deterministic Turing machine A deterministic Turing machine is the most basic Turing machine, which uses a fixed set of rules to determine its future actions. 1
+740 What was the number of customers that the BBC reported had yet to receive the service due to failed deliveries? Prior to its launch, BSkyB claimed that 40,000 people had registered to receive the HD service. 0
+741 What year did Börte's give birth to Jochi? She gave birth to a son, Jochi (1185–1226), nine months later, clouding the issue of his parentage. 1
+742 When the recovery between the widening gap between the richest citizens and rest of the nation slow? To partially remedy the wealth gap and the resulting slow growth, S&P recommended increasing access to education. 0
+743 What is the low end of the temperature range in summer? In the summers, temperature ranges are 90-60's while as winters are 70-50's, usually all of Southern California have Mediterranean climate. 1
+744 What type of system did Tesla suggest to Adams? Tesla advised Adams that a two-phased system would be the most reliable and that there was a Westinghouse system to light incandescent bulbs using two-phase alternating current. 1
+745 Which famous Germain Renaissance painter and printmaker is represented in the drawings collection of the V&A? The collection of drawings includes over 10,000 British and 2,000 old master works, including works by: Dürer, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Bernardo Buontalenti, Rembrandt, Antonio Verrio, Paul Sandby, John Russell, Angelica Kauffman, John Flaxman, Hugh Douglas Hamilton, Thomas Rowlandson, William Kilburn, Thomas Girtin, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, David Wilkie, John Martin, Samuel Palmer, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, Lord Frederic Leighton, Sir Samuel Luke Fildes and Aubrey Beardsley. 1
+746 What present-day company did BankAmericard turn into? After a troubled gestation during which its creator resigned, BankAmericard went on to become the first successful credit card; that is, a financial instrument that was usable across a large number of merchants and also allowed cardholders to revolve a balance (earlier financial products could do one or the other but not both). 0
+747 During which era did the Aztec and Incan empires thrive? The Americas during the pre-Columbian era also had large empires such as the Aztec Empire and the Incan Empire. 1
+748 Which cultures are represented in the V&A's collections? The East Asian collections are among the best in Europe, with particular strengths in ceramics and metalwork, while the Islamic collection is amongst the largest in the Western world. 0
+749 The oil crisis caused oil companies to increase oil supplies in which area? The embargo left oil companies searching for new ways to increase oil supplies, even in rugged terrain such as the Arctic. 1
+750 What session is the Scottish Parliament in? The current Mandatory Committees in the fourth Session of the Scottish Parliament are: Public Audit; Equal Opportunities; European and External Relations; Finance; Public Petitions; Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments; and Delegated Powers and Law Reform. 1
+751 How many protestants live in France today? Approximately one million Protestants in modern France represent some 2% of its population. 1
+752 What was the first US state to have compulsory education? The Supreme Court precedent appears to favor educational choice, so long as states may set standards for educational accomplishment. 0
+753 Imperialism and colonialism both assert a states dominance over what? Imperialism and colonialism have been used in order to describe one's superiority, domination and influence upon a person or group of people. 1
+754 What is the name of Sky Q's broadband router? The Sky Q range consists of three set top boxes (Sky Q, Sky Q Silver and Sky Q Mini), a broadband router (Sky Q Hub) and mobile applications. 1
+755 In which year did John Sheepshanks donated a large collection of paintings? In 1857 John Sheepshanks donated 233 paintings, mainly by contemporary British artists, and a similar number of drawings to the museum with the intention of forming a 'A National Gallery of British Art', a role since taken on by Tate Britain; artists represented are William Blake, James Barry, Henry Fuseli, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, Sir David Wilkie, William Mulready, William Powell Frith, Millais and Hippolyte Delaroche. 1
+756 When did ABC adopt it's iconic circle logo? "In 1957, just before the television network began its first color broadcasts, the ABC logo consisted of a tiny lowercase ""abc"" in the center of a large lowercase letter a, a design known as the ""ABC Circle A""." 1
+757 What political leaning does the Cato Institute have? "The debate is summarized in ""The Hidden Prosperity of the Poor"" by journalist Thomas B. Edsall." 0
+758 How many contributing authors does an IPCC report chapter have? Each chapter has a number of authors who are responsible for writing and editing the material. 0
+759 What causes the population of ctenophora to grow at an explosive rate? The combination of hermaphroditism and early reproduction enables small populations to grow at an explosive rate. 1
+760 How much has a Lama agreed to be reborn? In Tibetan Buddhism the teachers of Dharma in Tibet are most commonly called a Lama. 0
+761 What is the UN's climate change treaty? The IPCC produces reports that support the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is the main international treaty on climate change. 1
+762 How did Luther describe his learning at the university? In 1501, at the age of 19, he entered the University of Erfurt, which he later described as a beerhouse and whorehouse. 0
+763 What Star Trek episode has a nod to Doctor Who? "There have also been many references to Doctor Who in popular culture and other science fiction, including Star Trek: The Next Generation (""The Neutral Zone"") and Leverage." 1
+764 What are cilia used for? "Most species have eight strips, called comb rows, that run the length of their bodies and bear comb-like bands of cilia, called ""ctenes,"" stacked along the comb rows so that when the cilia beat, those of each comb touch the comb below." 0
+765 What is the oldest known rock in the world? The sedimentary sequences of the mid-continental United States and the Grand Canyon in the southwestern United States contain almost-undeformed stacks of sedimentary rocks that have remained in place since Cambrian time. 0
+766 Which train company provides local and regional services? Train operator Virgin Trains East Coast provides a half-hourly frequency of trains to London King's Cross, with a journey time of about three hours, these services call at Durham, Darlington, York, Doncaster, Newark North Gate and Peterborough and north to Scotland with all trains calling at Edinburgh and a small number of trains extended to Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness. 0
+767 Who was Louis XIV's main rival? William formed the League of Augsburg as a coalition to oppose Louis and the French state. 0
+768 What did Kenya name itself on December 12, 1964? "Exactly 12 months later on 12 December 1964, Kenya became a republic under the name ""Republic of Kenya""." 1
+769 Who invented a high-pressure steam engine around 1800? Around 1800 Richard Trevithick and, separately, Oliver Evans in 1801 introduced engines using high-pressure steam; Trevithick obtained his high-pressure engine patent in 1802. 1
+770 When did Mechlin lace develop? "The implication that the style of lace known as 'Bucks Point' demonstrates a Huguenot influence, being a ""combination of Mechlin patterns on Lille ground"", is fallacious: what is now known as Mechlin lace did not develop until first half of the eighteenth century and lace with Mechlin patterns and Lille ground did not appear until the end of the 18th century, when it was widely copied throughout Europe." 1
+771 The outside of the CM was covered in what kind of material? It was the only component of the Apollo spacecraft to survive without major configuration changes as the program evolved from the early Apollo study designs. 0
+772 Which video gaming company debuted their ad for the first time during Super Bowl 50? Nintendo and The Pokémon Company also made their Super Bowl debut, promoting the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon video game and media franchise. 1
+773 Where does the Rhine make a distinctive turn to the north? The Alpine Rhine begins in the most western part of the Swiss canton of Graubünden, and later forms the border between Switzerland to the West and Liechtenstein and later Austria to the East. 0
+774 What part of the Rhine flows through North Rhine-Westphalia? The Lower Rhine flows through North Rhine-Westphalia. 1
+775 Why has the corruption not be in the public view? Kenya’s armed forces, like many government institutions in the country, have been tainted by corruption allegations. 0
+776 Who besides Woodrow Wilson himself had the idea for the inquiry? The inquiry was the idea of President Wilson and the American delegation from the Paris Peace Conference. 1
+777 Which company owns ABC? Universal, Warner Brothers, and Sony also run major record companies as well. 0
+778 What type of landscapes other than geologic and natural ecosystem landscapes can be found in southern California? Southern California consists of one of the more varied collections of geologic, topographic, and natural ecosystem landscapes in a diversity outnumbering other major regions in the state and country. 1
+779 Why did the university see a drop in applicants? In the early 1950s, student applications declined as a result of increasing crime and poverty in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 1
+780 Where are the Harvard medical, Dental and school of Public Health located? The Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and the Harvard School of Public Health are located on a 21-acre (8.5 ha) 0
+781 Besides Britain and North America, where else did Huguenot refugees settle? It precipitated civil bloodshed, ruined commerce, and resulted in the illegal flight from the country of hundreds of thousands of Protestants, many of whom became intellectuals, doctors and business leaders in Britain as well as Holland, Prussia, and South Africa. 1
+782 When was the Upper Rhine sold to Burgundy? The mouths of the Rhine, in the county of Holland, fell to the Burgundian Netherlands in the 15th century; Holland remained contentious territory throughout the European wars of religion and the eventual collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, when the length of the Rhine fell to the First French Empire and its client states. 0
+783 What was the purpose of CSNET Its purpose was to extend networking benefits, for computer science departments at academic and research institutions that could not be directly connected to ARPANET, due to funding or authorization limitations. 1
+784 What magnitude was the 1994 Northridge earthquake? It caused the most property damage of any earthquake in U.S. history, estimated at over $20 billion. 0
+785 Approximately how many works by Rodin are part of the museum collection? Rodin is represented by more than 20 works in the museum collection, making it one of the largest collections of the sculptor's work outside France; these were given to the museum by the sculptor in 1914, as acknowledgement of Britain's support of France in World War I, although the statue of St John the Baptist had been purchased in 1902 by public subscription. 1
+786 Who threw gold into the Rhine, according to legend? Germanic tribes crossed the Rhine in the Migration period, by the 5th century establishing the kingdoms of Francia on the Lower Rhine, Burgundy on the Upper Rhine and Alemannia on the High Rhine. 0
+787 What streets are contraflows to be implemented on in Newcastle? As of 2012, the local council social aims and objectives for cycling include: highlighting the usage of cycling to cut city congestion; educating that cycling promotes healthy living… 0
+788 What does matter actually have that Newtonian mechanics doesn't address? Newton's laws and Newtonian mechanics in general were first developed to describe how forces affect idealized point particles rather than three-dimensional objects. 0
+789 What did Tesla think could improve the brain's intelligence? Tesla theorized that the application of electricity to the brain enhanced intelligence. 1
+790 Along with trusts, what other non-profits are allowed to run schools in India? Legally, only non-profit trusts and societies can run schools in India. 1
+791 What player played in the Super Bowl after breaking his arm two weeks before? Linebacker Luke Kuechly had 11 total tackles, while Thomas Davis had seven, despite playing just two weeks after breaking his right arm in the NFC title game. 1
+792 Along with the Anglican Church and Uniting Church, what religious denomination operates private schools in Australia? They are usually expensive schools that tend to be up-market and traditional in style, some Catholic schools fall into this category as well, e.g. St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace, Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, St Gregory's College, Campbelltown, St Aloysius' College (Sydney) and St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill, as well as Loreto Kirribilli, Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College, St Ursula's College and Loreto Normanhurst for girls. 0
+793 How many vector equations did Heaviside and Gibbs reformilate Maxwell's 20 scalar equtions into? "These ""Maxwell Equations"" fully described the sources of the fields as being stationary and moving charges, and the interactions of the fields themselves." 0
+794 Who did Carolina beat in the divisional round? The Panthers then blew out the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game, 49–15, racking up 487 yards and forcing seven turnovers. 0
+795 How many original treaties establishing the EU protected fundamental rights? None of the original treaties establishing the European Union mention protection for fundamental rights. 1
+796 What type of interpretation of Islam does Salafism promote? The interpretation of Islam promoted by this funding was the strict, conservative Saudi-based Wahhabism or Salafism. 1
+797 What are the most active parts of ctenophora? In other parts of the canal system, the gastrodermis is different on the sides nearest to and furthest from the organ that it supplies. 0
+798 What does FOTA stand for? Since 1963, the Festival of the Arts (FOTA) takes over campus for 7–10 days of exhibitions and interactive artistic endeavors. 1
+799 What percentage of funds were given as charitable funds to causes in and around San Francisco? The committee created the 50 fund as its philanthropic initiative and focuses on providing grants to aid with youth development, community investment and sustainable environments. 0
+800 Why did oil start getting priced in terms of gold? Because oil was priced in dollars, oil producers' real income decreased. 1
+801 When did Germany found their first settlement? The establishment of the German colonial empire proceeded smoothly, starting with German New Guinea in 1884. 1
+802 Where did Huguenots and Walloons settle in England? Other evidence of the Walloons and Huguenots in Canterbury includes a block of houses in Turnagain Lane, where weavers' windows survive on the top floor, as many Huguenots worked as weavers. 1
+803 When was Kenya Electricity Generating Company established? The state-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), established in 1997 under the name of Kenya Power Company, handles the generation of electricity, while Kenya Power handles the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country. 1
+804 Where does the Rhine make a distinctive turn to the north? The river makes a distinctive turn to the north near Chur. 1
+805 After the operators are warned by the escape of the steam, what may they then do? If they were any larger, the volume of escaping steam would itself endanger the crew.[citation needed] 0
+806 How many yards did Newton throw for in 2015? The Panthers backfield featured Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Stewart, who led the team with 989 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 13 games, along with Pro Bowl fullback Mike Tolbert, who rushed for 256 yards and caught 18 passes for another 154 yards. 0
+807 What was incorporated to help slow the CM's decent back to Earth? It was the only component of the Apollo spacecraft to survive without major configuration changes as the program evolved from the early Apollo study designs. 0
+808 What is set up to scrutinize private bills submitted by party outsiders? A further type of committee is normally set up to scrutinise private bills submitted to the Scottish Parliament by an outside party or promoter who is not a member of the Scottish Parliament or Scottish Government. 1
+809 What is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world? Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world, incurring more occupational fatalities than any other sector in both the United States and in the European Union. 1
+810 Where did France focus its efforts to rebuild its empire? France took control of Algeria in 1830 but began in earnest to rebuild its worldwide empire after 1850, concentrating chiefly in North and West Africa, as well as South-East Asia, with other conquests in Central and East Africa, as well as the South Pacific. 1
+811 How many touchdowns did Manning have at the end of the game? Manning finished the game 13 of 23 for 141 yards with one interception and zero touchdowns. 1
+812 What did Agricola apparently believe about who should be in control law? Early in 1537, Johannes Agricola (1494–1566) – serving at the time as pastor in Luther's birthplace, Eisleben – preached a sermon in which he claimed that God's gospel, not God's moral law (the Ten Commandments), revealed God's wrath to Christians. 0
+813 In which year did a toxic waste spill from a European ship prompt the Commission to look into legislation against waste? However, in October 2007, the Court of Justice ruled that the Commission could not propose what the criminal sanctions could be, only that there must be some. 0
+814 What is the area called where two plates move apart? Mid-ocean ridges, high regions on the seafloor where hydrothermal vents and volcanoes exist, were explained as divergent boundaries, where two plates move apart. 1
+815 Which caused the reform to never come into force? Following the Nice Treaty, there was an attempt to reform the constitutional law of the European Union and make it more transparent; this would have also produced a single constitutional document. 0
+816 When did the North American French and Indian War end? The British offered France the choice of surrendering either its continental North American possessions east of the Mississippi or the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, which had been occupied by the British. 0
+817 What does turning sideways protect chloroplasts from? This reduces exposure and protects them from photooxidative damage. 1
+818 "Who asserted Russia's right to ""self-determination?""" Bolshevik leaders had effectively reestablished a polity with roughly the same extent as that empire by 1921, however with an internationalist ideology: Lenin in particular asserted the right to limited self-determination for national minorities within the new territory. 1
+819 Where was the new media day event for Super Bowl 50 held? The event was held on February 1, 2016 at SAP Center in San Jose. 1
+820 What is the name of the professional skateboarder that lives in southern California? Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, professional surfers Rob Machado, Tim Curran, Bobby Martinez, Pat O'Connell, Dane Reynolds, and Chris Ward, and professional snowboarder Shaun White live in southern California. 1
+821 Which pair of Genghis Khan's sons were most rivalrous? Genghis Khan was aware of the friction between his sons (particularly between Chagatai and Jochi) and worried of possible conflict between them if he died. 1
+822 What Philadelphia institution did Tesla give a demonstration to? Many devices such as the Tesla Coil were used in the further development of radio. 0
+823 What is ATP synthase similar to? Embedded in the thylakoid membranes are important protein complexes which carry out the light reactions of photosynthesis. 0
+824 "What states that United Methodist theology is at once ""catholic, evangelical and reformed?""" "Therefore, according to The Book of Discipline, United Methodist theology is at once ""catholic, evangelical, and reformed.""" 1
+825 When was he elected by Nixon? In 1973, Nixon named William E. Simon as the first Administrator of the Federal Energy Office, a short-term organization created to coordinate the response to the embargo. 1
+826 Which of ABC's main production facilities is located in New York City? Since the 1950s, ABC has had two main production facilities: the ABC Television Center (now The Prospect Studios) on Prospect Avenue in Hollywood, California, shared with the operations of KABC-TV until 1999; and the ABC Television Center, East, a set of studios located throughout the New York City. 1
+827 What is DECnet The DECnet protocols were designed entirely by Digital Equipment Corporation. 0
+828 What is the highest point of the Rhine basin called? The Aare more than doubles the Rhine's water discharge, to an average of nearly 1,000 m3/s (35,000 cu ft/s), and provides more than a fifth of the discharge at the Dutch border. 0
+829 What have the two different Islamist movements been described as oscillating between? "The movements have ""arguably altered the Middle East more than any trend since the modern states gained independence"", redefining ""politics and even borders"" according to one journalist (Robin Wright)." 0
+830 What did lane and vail finance? The company installed electrical arc light based illumination systems designed by Tesla and also had designs for dynamo electric machine commutators, the first patents issued to Tesla in the US. 0
+831 Where was media day for Super Bowl 50 held? The game's media day, which was typically held on the Tuesday afternoon prior to the game, was moved to the Monday evening and re-branded as Super Bowl Opening Night. 0
+832 What may be possible for multiple Kuznets' cycles to be in at any given time? This implies that it may be possible for multiple Kuznets' cycles to be in effect at any given time. 1
+833 What was the final score for Super Bowl XXXIII? The Broncos last wore matching white jerseys and pants in the Super Bowl in Super Bowl XXXIII, Elway's last game as Denver QB, when they defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34–19. 1
+834 What are two examples of cytotoxic or immunosuppressive drugs? Anti-inflammatory drugs are often used to control the effects of inflammation. 0
+835 How many paid holiday days does the Working Time directive require workers to have each year? For example, the Working Time Directive requires that every worker has at least 4 weeks paid holidays each year, but most member states require more than 28 days in national law. 1
+836 What was the premise of Woodrow Wilson's inquiry? The inquiry was the idea of President Wilson and the American delegation from the Paris Peace Conference. 0
+837 What kind of statement is made in the effort of establishing the time and space requirements needed to enhance the ultimate number of problems solved? Having deduced such proper set inclusions, we can proceed to make quantitative statements about how much more additional time or space is needed in order to increase the number of problems that can be solved. 1
+838 What was the definition of professionals, for this study? "It is important to note, however, that the British study referenced above is the only one of its kind and consisted of ""a random ... probability sample of 2,869 young people between the ages of 18 and 24 in a computer-assisted study"" and that the questions referred to ""sexual abuse with a professional,"" not necessarily a teacher." 0
+839 Which of ABC's main production facilities is located in Hollywood, CA? All of ABC's owned-and-operated stations and affiliates have had their own facilities and studios, but transverse entities have been created to produce national programming. 0
+840 What are outcomes expected with Medication Therapy Management? In particular, Medication Therapy Management (MTM) includes the clinical services that pharmacists can provide for their patients. 0
+841 What kind of graph is an example of an input used in a decision problem? The input is an arbitrary graph. 1
+842 How many homes had BSkyB's direct-to-home satellite service available to them in 2010? BSkyB's direct-to-home satellite service became available in 10 million homes in 2010, Europe's first pay-TV platform in to achieve that milestone. 1
+843 Who lead the 1968 special programming for ABC Radio's FM stations? "The new concept called ""LOVE Radio"", which featured a limited selection of music genres, was launched on ABC's seven owned-and-operated FM stations in late November 1968; the concept replaced nearly all of the programming provided by these stations; however, several affiliates (such as KXYZ) retained the majority of their content." 0
+844 What percentage of New Zealand students attended private schools in April 2014? As of April 2014, there are 88 private schools in New Zealand, catering for around 28,000 students or 3.7% of the entire student population. 1
+845 Along what geographic feature are nine residential houses located? Sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates live in twelve residential Houses, nine of which are south of Harvard Yard along or near the Charles River. 1
+846 In a market economy, what is inequality a reflection of? Thus, in a market economy, inequality is a reflection of the productivity gap between highly-paid professions and lower-paid professions. 1
+847 Which regions have temperate climates? These scholars believed that Northern Europe and the Mid-Atlantic temperate climate produced a hard-working, moral, and upstanding human being. 1
+848 When were the two finalists for hosting Super Bowl 50 announced? The South Florida/Miami area has previously hosted the event 10 times (tied for most with New Orleans), with the most recent one being Super Bowl XLIV in 2010. 0
+849 Which theory suggested people in the tropics were uncivilized? For instance, American geographer Ellen Churchill Semple argued that even though human beings originated in the tropics they were only able to become fully human in the temperate zone. 0
+850 Who was given the esteemed status of MVP for Super Bowl 50? The Broncos took an early lead in Super Bowl 50 and never trailed. 0
+851 How much money did Dillon, Read & Co offer Mark Woods for NBC Blue? Once Mutual's appeals against the FCC were rejected, RCA decided to sell NBC Blue in 1941, and gave the mandate to do so to Mark Woods. 0
+852 Which rival of the Mongols is suspected of inventing the story that Genghis Khan was murdered by a captured princess? According to The Secret History of the Mongols Genghis Khan fell from his horse while hunting and died because of the injury. 0
+853 What river runs alongside Jacksonville? Under British rule, settlement grew at the narrow point in the river where cattle crossed, known as Wacca Pilatka to the Seminole and the Cow Ford to the British. 0
+854 What is the IEEE? Westinghouse looked into getting a patent on a similar commutator-less, rotating magnetic field-based induction motor presented in a paper in March 1888 by the Italian physicist Galileo Ferraris, but decided Tesla's patent would probably control the market. 0
+855 What city did Tesla move to in 1880? Unfortunately, he arrived too late to enroll at Charles-Ferdinand University; he never studied Greek, a required subject; and he was illiterate in Czech, another required subject. 0
+856 What issue has been plaguing the civil disobedience movement. "It has been argued that the term ""civil disobedience"" has always suffered from ambiguity and in modern times, become utterly debased." 1
+857 According to the humoral theory of immunity, what were the bodies immune agents? In contrast, the humoral theory of immunity, held, among others, by Robert Koch and Emil von Behring, stated that the active immune agents were soluble components (molecules) found in the organism’s “humors” rather than its cells. 1
+858 Which theory suggested people in the tropics were uncivilized? Geographical theories such as environmental determinism also suggested that tropical environments created uncivilized people in need of European guidance. 1
+859 What was the name of the 2007 Christmas special? "A new arrangement of the theme, once again by Gold, was introduced in the 2007 Christmas special episode, ""Voyage of the Damned""; Gold returned as composer for the 2010 series." 1
+860 What is tuition for 2012 - 13 year at Harvard? For the 2012–13 school year annual tuition was $38,000, with a total cost of attendance of $57,000. 1
+861 What river runs alongside Jacksonville? Jacksonville is in the First Coast region of northeast Florida and is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River, about 25 miles (40 km) south of the Georgia state line and about 340 miles (550 km) north of Miami. 1
+862 Where does the Ijssel branch flow? This discharge distribution has been maintained since 1709, by river engineering works, including the digging of the Pannerdens canal and since the 20th century, with the help of weirs in the Nederrijn river. 0
+863 What UN resolution endorsed the IPCC? It was first established in 1988 by two United Nations organizations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and later endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 43/53. 1
+864 when was the Victoria and Albert museum founded? These include the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. 0
+865 Which two importers claimed that under a French competition law, they were prevented from selling Picon beer under wholesale price? "In Konsumentombudsmannen v Gourmet AB the Court suggested that a total ban for advertising alcohol on the radio, TV and in magazines could fall within article 34 where advertising was the only way for sellers to overcome consumers' ""traditional social practices and to local habits and customs"" to buy their products, but again the national courts would decide whether it was justified under article 36 to protect public health." 0
+866 How many museums comprise Harvard Art Museums? The Harvard Art Museums comprises three museums. 1
+867 What nationality was Konstantin Mereschkowski? Mitochondria are thought to have come from a similar event, where an aerobic prokaryote was engulfed. 0
+868 Even in large firms, architects, interior designers, engineers, developers, construction managers, and general contractors were more likely to be what? "Presently, a firm that is nominally an ""architecture"" or ""construction management"" firm may have experts from all related fields as employees, or to have an associated company that provides each necessary skill." 0
+869 How many earthquakes does southern California experience in a year? It caused the most property damage of any earthquake in U.S. history, estimated at over $20 billion. 0
+870 Why does Fresno only have UHF television stations? The very first Fresno television station to begin broadcasting was KMJ-TV, which debuted on June 1, 1953. 0
+871 What group can teachers in Wales register with? A growing cause of concern are that attacks on teachers in Welsh schools which reached an all-time high between 2005 and 2010. 0
+872 How high is Victoria's Mount Bogong? Victoria contains many topographically, geologically and climatically diverse areas, ranging from the wet, temperate climate of Gippsland in the southeast to the snow-covered Victorian alpine areas which rise to almost 2,000 m (6,600 ft), with Mount Bogong the highest peak at 1,986 m (6,516 ft). 1
+873 What is another name for a coal supply bin? When coal is used, a chain or screw stoking mechanism and its drive engine or motor may be included to move the fuel from a supply bin (bunker) to the firebox. 1
+874 When did Augustus die? From the death of Augustus in AD 14 until after AD 70, Rome accepted as her Germanic frontier the water-boundary of the Rhine and upper Danube. 1
+875 What is the minimum amount of time before a bill can go into law? However he cannot do so until a 4-week period has elapsed, during which the Law Officers of the Scottish Government or UK Government can refer the bill to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom for a ruling on whether it is within the powers of the Parliament. 1
+876 During which period did Jacksonville become a popular destination for the rich? This highlighted the visibility of the state as a worthy place for tourism. 0
+877 In what year did BankAmericard change its name? After a troubled gestation during which its creator resigned, BankAmericard went on to become the first successful credit card; that is, a financial instrument that was usable across a large number of merchants and also allowed cardholders to revolve a balance (earlier financial products could do one or the other but not both). 0
+878 Interest groups and government agencies that were concerned with energy were no match for who? In the United States, scholars argue that there already existed a negotiated settlement based on equality between both parties prior to 1973. 0
+879 What did Luther call the consecrated bread and wine? "The theologians, including Zwingli, Melanchthon, Martin Bucer, and Johannes Oecolampadius, differed on the significance of the words spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper: ""This is my body which is for you"" and ""This cup is the new covenant in my blood"" (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)." 0
+880 What can lead to higher wages for members of labor organizations? Members may also receive higher wages through collective bargaining, political influence, or corruption. 1
+881 What did Lempicka represent better than anyone else? No one will ever see the Warsaw I knew. 0
+882 What caused UK to have an oil crisis in its own country? Heath asked the British to heat only one room in their houses over the winter. 0
+883 What channel did ABC proposed to compete with cable news company CNN? In order to compete with CNN, ABC proposed a 24-hour news channel called ABC Cable News, with plans to launch the network in 1995; however, the plan would ultimately be shelved by company management. 1
+884 What kind of graph is an example of an input used in a decision problem? An example of a decision problem is the following. 0
+885 Who shared sideline duties with Evan Washburn? In the United States, the game was televised by CBS, as part of a cycle between the three main broadcast television partners of the NFL. 0
+887 What was Houghton's role? Houghton has stressed that the SPM is agreed upon by delegates from many of the world's governments, and that any changes to the SPM must be supported by scientific evidence. 0
+888 A function problem is an example of what? A function problem is a computational problem where a single output (of a total function) is expected for every input, but the output is more complex than that of a decision problem, that is, it isn't just yes or no. 1
+889 Where was there a weakness in British supply chain? Scouts had reported the weakness of the British supply chain, so he ordered an attack against the forts Shirley had erected at the Oneida Carry. 1
+890 What can cause salaries to go higher than the range? Teachers in state schools must have at least a bachelor's degree, complete an approved teacher education program, and be licensed. 0
+891 What did the General Conference on Weights and Measures name after Tesla in 1960? His patents earned him a considerable amount of money, much of which was used to finance his own projects with varying degrees of success.:121,154 0
+892 Why do land plants have more and smaller chloroplasts? Mitochondria have also been observed to follow chloroplasts as they move. 0
+893 What previous work did Lavoisier experiments discredit? Oxygen was discovered independently by Carl Wilhelm Scheele, in Uppsala, in 1773 or earlier, and Joseph Priestley in Wiltshire, in 1774, but Priestley is often given priority because his work was published first. 0
+894 What will maidens be able to predict by floating their wreaths down the Vistula? The festival traces its roots to a peaceful pagan ritual where maidens would float their wreaths of herbs on the water to predict when they would be married, and to whom. 1
+895 Who is the new companion for the 10th series of the revival? Steven Moffat described the companion as the main character of the show, as the story begins anew with each companion and she undergoes more change than the Doctor. 0
+896 What does LGM stands for? There is debate, however, over how extensive this reduction was. 0
+897 When did the Iranian government enjoy something of a resurgence? "During the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, the Iranian government enjoyed something of a resurgence in popularity amongst the predominantly Sunni ""Arab street,"" due to its support for Hezbollah and to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's vehement opposition to the United States and his call that Israel shall vanish." 1
+898 How does Kenya curb coruption? However, there are several rather significant developments with regards to curbing corruption from the Kenyan government, for instance, the establishment of a new and independent Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). 1
+899 What can people work towards if they aren't denied their functionings, capabilities and agency? When a person’s capabilities are lowered, they are in some way deprived of earning as much income as they would otherwise. 0
+900 How many legions in five bases were along the Rhine by the Romans? The Romans kept eight legions in five bases along the Rhine. 1
+901 What could a teacher help in organizing? In some education systems, teachers may have responsibility for student discipline. 0
+902 What entity owns V/Line? Rail transport in Victoria is provided by several private and public railway operators who operate over government-owned lines. 0
+903 What is the duration of Harvard Academic year? "Moreover, the honors of ""John Harvard Scholar"" and ""Harvard College Scholar"" will now be given only to the top 5 percent and the next 5 percent of each class." 0
+904 In modern times, what is said about civil disobedience? "Marshall Cohen notes, ""It has been used to describe everything from bringing a test-case in the federal courts to taking aim at a federal official." 0
+905 What type of degree must a teacher have, at a minimum? Teachers in state schools must have at least a bachelor's degree, complete an approved teacher education program, and be licensed. 1
+906 What did the finding of gold in Victoria cause? This triggered one of the largest gold rushes the world has ever seen. 1
+907 What is one issue that adds to the complexity of a pharmacist's job? Because of the complexity of medications including specific indications, effectiveness of treatment regimens, safety of medications (i.e., drug interactions) and patient compliance issues (in the hospital and at home) many pharmacists practicing in hospitals gain more education and training after pharmacy school through a pharmacy practice residency and sometimes followed by another residency in a specific area. 1
+908 How did the BBC get audio versions of the lost episodes? Some episodes have been returned to the BBC from the archives of other countries who bought prints for broadcast, or by private individuals who acquired them by various means. 0
+909 The presence or absence of what can be used to determine the relative age of the formations in which they are found? As organisms exist at the same time period throughout the world, their presence or (sometimes) absence may be used to provide a relative age of the formations in which they are found. 1
+910 What tool do stratigraphers use to see their data in three dimensions? In the laboratory, stratigraphers analyze samples of stratigraphic sections that can be returned from the field, such as those from drill cores. 0
+911 Who created an index of health and social problems? In recent years the characteristic that has strongly correlated with health in developed countries is income inequality. 0
+912 What dual titles did Frederick William hold? Nearly 50,000 Huguenots established themselves in Germany, 20,000 of whom were welcomed in Brandenburg-Prussia, where they were granted special privileges (Edict of Potsdam) and churches in which to worship (such as the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Angermünde) by Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia. 1
+913 About many students attend Kunskapsskolan schools? In Sweden, pupils are free to choose a private school and the private school gets paid the same amount as municipal schools. 0
+914 Who did the Broncos beat tp become the AFC champions? The Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round, 23–16, by scoring 11 points in the final three minutes of the game. 0
+915 By what method did Maududi want to change the hearts and minds of individuals? Maududi also believed that Muslim society could not be Islamic without Sharia, and Islam required the establishment of an Islamic state. 0
+916 What London neighborhood attracted Huguenot refugees? The flight of Huguenot refugees from Tours, France drew off most of the workers of its great silk mills which they had built.[citation needed] 0
+917 What hotel did the Panthers stay in during Super Bowl 50? The Panthers used the San Jose State practice facility and stayed at the San Jose Marriott. 1
+918 What fields of study were advanced during the Yuan? Confucian governmental practices and examinations based on the Classics, which had fallen into disuse in north China during the period of disunity, were reinstated by the Yuan court, probably in the hope of maintaining order over Han society. 0
+919 What measure of a computational problem broadly defines the inherent difficulty of the solution? One of the roles of computational complexity theory is to determine the practical limits on what computers can and cannot do. 0
+920 What was the Anglo-Norman language's final form? The Anglo-Norman language was eventually absorbed into the Anglo-Saxon language of their subjects (see Old English) and influenced it, helping (along with the Norse language of the earlier Anglo-Norse settlers and the Latin used by the church) in the development of Middle English. 0
+921 What are apicoplasts missing? Apicoplasts have lost all photosynthetic function, and contain no photosynthetic pigments or true thylakoids. 1
+922 The Rhine is the longest river in what country? Most of Luxembourg and a very small part of Belgium also drain to the Rhine via the Moselle. 0
+923 What gauge of rail lines do two tourist lines use? There are also several smaller freight operators and numerous tourist railways operating over lines which were once parts of a state-owned system. 0
+924 Is the packet header long Routing a packet requires the node to look up the connection id in a table. 0
+925 What condition what must be satisfied in order for 1/p to be expressed in base q instead of base 10 and still have a period of p - 1? The fraction 1/p expressed likewise in base q (rather than base 10) has similar effect, provided that p is not a prime factor of q. Wilson's theorem says that an integer p > 1 is prime if and only if the factorial (p − 1)! + 1 is divisible by p. 1
+926 How long does it take to get to the middle of Newcastle from its outskirts when riding the rails? The airport handles over five million passengers per year, and is the tenth largest, and the fastest growing regional airport in the UK, expecting to reach 10 million passengers by 2016, and 15 million by 2030. 0
+927 What did the network install in 1999 The vBNS installed one of the first ever production OC-48c (2.5 Gbit/s) IP links in February 1999 and went on to upgrade the entire backbone to OC-48c. 1
+928 "Which company sponsored a contest called ""Small Business Big Game""?" Death Wish Coffee beat out nine other contenders from across the United States for the free advertisement. 0
+929 When did the Rhine become borders with Francia? The Alsace on the left banks of the Upper Rhine was sold to Burgundy by Archduke Sigismund of Austria in 1469 and eventually fell to France in the Thirty Years' War. 0
+930 What Doctor Who actress was nominated for an award in 2016? The show has received recognition as one of Britain's finest television programmes, winning the 2006 British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series and five consecutive (2005–2010) awards at the National Television Awards during Russell T Davies' tenure as executive producer. 0
+931 What kind of cell wall do cyanobacteria have? They are a diverse phylum of bacteria capable of carrying out photosynthesis, and are gram-negative, meaning that they have two cell membranes. 0
+932 Who might take disciplinary action against a teacher? The functions of the teacher's colleges may include setting out clear standards of practice, providing for the ongoing education of teachers, investigating complaints involving members, conducting hearings into allegations of professional misconduct and taking appropriate disciplinary action and accrediting teacher education programs. 1
+933 By what other name was the Gate known? Such explanations have been traced to the contemporary, Reguier de la Plancha (d. 1560), who in De l'Estat de France offered the following account as to the origin of the name, as cited by The Cape Monthly: 0
+934 Motion pictures, petroleum and aircraft manufacturing have been major industries since which decade? Since the 1920s, motion pictures, petroleum and aircraft manufacturing have been major industries. 1
+935 What lake connects the Rhine to Lake Constance? "Lake Constance consists of three bodies of water: the Obersee (""upper lake""), the Untersee (""lower lake""), and a connecting stretch of the Rhine, called the Seerhein (""Lake Rhine"")." 1
+936 The WJZ callsign would then be assigned to an ABC affiliate in what city in 1959? The WABC call letters were previously used by the flagship station of CBS Radio (now WCBS (AM)) until 1946. 0
+937 By the opening of the 2008 General Conference, what was the total UMC membership? Given current trends in the UMC—with overseas churches growing, especially in Africa, and U.S. churches collectively losing about 1,000 members a week—it has been estimated that Africans will make up at least 30% of the delegates at the 2012 General Conference, and it is also possible that 40% of the delegates will be from outside the U.S. One Congolese bishop has estimated that typical Sunday attendance of the UMC is higher in his country than in the entire United States. 0
+938 What did Paul-Louis Simond establish in 1898? The investigation of the pathogen that caused the 19th-century plague was begun by teams of scientists who visited Hong Kong in 1894, among whom was the French-Swiss bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin, after whom the pathogen was named Yersinia pestis. 0
+939 There are 34 cities in southern California that have a population exceeding what number? In southern California there are also twelve cities with more than 200,000 residents and 34 cities over 100,000 in population. 1
+940 What kind of committee considered legislation on the development of the Edinburgh Tram Network? A further type of committee is normally set up to scrutinise private bills submitted to the Scottish Parliament by an outside party or promoter who is not a member of the Scottish Parliament or Scottish Government. 0
+941 Where was Dyrrachium located? Some time later, Dyrrachium—one of the most important naval bases of the Adriatic— 1
+942 In what direction does the mountain system extend? Temperature extremes for the state are listed in the table below: 0
+943 How many volumes does the John Crerar Library roughly hold? Harper Memorial Library no longer contains any volumes; however it is, in addition to the Regenstein Library, a 24-hour study space on campus. 0
+944 What is impact melt that some samples of moon rocks show? Almost all the rocks show evidence of impact process effects. 0
+945 What is an example of a machine model that deviates from a generally accepted multi-tape Turing machine? Perhaps surprisingly, each of these models can be converted to another without providing any extra computational power. 0
+946 What notable private school has an endowment of several hundred million dollars? As of 2012, quality private schools in the United States charged substantial tuition, close to $40,000 annually for day schools in New York City, and nearly $50,000 for boarding schools. 0
+947 On which magazine's cover did Tesla appear in 1931 On Tesla's 75th birthday in 1931, Time magazine put him on its cover. 1
+948 Who did Tesla partner with in 1886? After leaving Edison's company Tesla partnered with two businessmen in 1886, Robert Lane and Benjamin Vail, who agreed to finance an electric lighting company in Tesla's name, Tesla Electric Light & Manufacturing. 1
+949 To what extent did Fermat confirm the validity of Fermat numbers? Fermat also conjectured that all numbers of the form 22n + 1 are prime (they are called Fermat numbers) and he verified this up to n = 4 (or 216 + 1). 1
+950 What was the tribe of the woman Temüjin married when he was around 16 years old? As previously arranged by his father, Temüjin married Börte of the Onggirat tribe when he was around 16 in order to cement alliances between their respective tribes. 1
+951 Who were the sculpture galleries that opened in 2006 named after? With the opening of the Dorothy and Michael Hintze sculpture galleries in 2006 it was decided to extend the chronology of the works on display up to 1950; this has involved loans by other museums, including Tate Britain, so works by Henry Moore and Jacob Epstein along with other of their contemporaries are now on view. 1
+952 What was the average cost for a TV ad lasting 30 seconds during Super Bowl 50? CBS broadcast Super Bowl 50 in the U.S., and charged an average of $5 million for a 30-second commercial during the game. 1
+953 When did Tesla go to Tomingaj? He read many books while in Tomingaj, and later said that Mark Twain's works had helped him to miraculously recover from his earlier illness. 0
+954 Which former referee served as an analyst for CBS? CBS analyst and retired referee Mike Carey stated he disagreed with the call and felt the review clearly showed the pass was complete. 1
+955 The papers of which famous English Victorian author are collected in the library? Illuminated manuscripts in the library dating from the 12th to 16th centuries include: the Eadwine Psalter[citation needed], Canterbury; Pocket Book of Hours, Reims; Missal from the Royal Abbey of Saint Denis, Paris; the Simon Marmion Book of Hours, Bruges; 1524 Charter illuminated by Lucas Horenbout, London; the Armagnac manuscript of the trial and rehabilitation of Joan of Arc, Rouen. 0
+956 When was the Old Truman Brewery founded? The French Protestant Church of London was established by Royal Charter in 1550. 0
+957 What did Tesla work on in 1888? During that year, Tesla worked in Pittsburgh, helping to create an alternating current system to power the city's streetcars. 1
+958 How high do plague fevers run? The modern bubonic plague has a mortality rate of 30–75% and symptoms including fever of 38–41 °C (100–106 °F), headaches, painful aching joints, nausea and vomiting, and a general feeling of malaise. 1
+959 How many more landing sites for the Apollo missions did NASA have planned? The contracted batch of 15 Saturn Vs were enough for lunar landing missions through Apollo 20. 0
+960 What is issued once construction is complete and a final inspection has been passed? During the construction of a building, the municipal building inspector inspects the building periodically to ensure that the construction adheres to the approved plans and the local building code. 0
+961 Why did Tesla want funds from Morgan? "On 14 October 1904, Morgan finally replied through his secretary, stating, ""It will be impossible for [me] to do anything in the matter,"" after Tesla had written to Morgan when the financier was meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to appeal to his Christian spirit." 0
+962 Where does the largest part of Kenya's power come from? The largest share of Kenya's electricity supply comes from hydroelectric stations at dams along the upper Tana River, as well as the Turkwel Gorge Dam in the west. 1
+963 In the mid 18th century, who did not concur that 1 should be the first prime number? In the mid-18th century Christian Goldbach listed 1 as the first prime in his famous correspondence with Leonhard Euler -- who did not agree. 1
+964 What kingdom annexed Warsaw in 1796? The Royal University of Warsaw was established in 1816. 0
+965 When was Zhu Shijie born? Advances in polynomial algebra were made by mathematicians during the Yuan era. 0
+966 What is in Eldon Square? A portion of Grainger Town was demolished in the 1960s to make way for the Eldon Square Shopping Centre, including all but one side of the original Eldon Square itself. 1
+967 What happened to Apollo 13? Five of the remaining six missions achieved successful landings, but the Apollo 13 landing was prevented by an oxygen tank explosion in transit to the Moon, which disabled the command spacecraft's propulsion and life support. 1
+968 What has lately been being viewed as a fundamental status of member state nationals by the Court of Justice? "In Commission v Austria the Court held that Austria was not entitled to restrict places in Austrian universities to Austrian students to avoid ""structural, staffing and financial problems"" if (mainly German) foreign students applied for places because there was little evidence of an actual problem." 0
+969 What is an object's mass proportional to at the surface of the Earth? Galileo was instrumental in describing the characteristics of falling objects by determining that the acceleration of every object in free-fall was constant and independent of the mass of the object. 0
+970 In what year did the Master reincarnate into a female body? During that story the role was then assumed by John Simm who returned to the role multiple times through the Tenth Doctor's tenure. 0
+971 Who has expressed distaste for the canonicity of Doctor Who stories by other media? In this respect it is noteworthy that the BBC takes no position on the canonicity of any of such stories, and producers of the show have expressed distaste for the idea. 1
+972 What term resulted from Dioscorides' book? The title coined the term materia medica. 1
+973 If two thirds of the Rhine flows through the Maas, where doe the other one third flow through? The other third of the water flows through the Pannerdens Kanaal and redistributes in the IJssel and Nederrijn. 1
+974 What causes the population of ctenophora to grow at an explosive rate? In at least some species, juveniles are capable of reproduction before reaching the adult size and shape. 0
+975 What is DECnet DECnet is a suite of network protocols created by Digital Equipment Corporation, originally released in 1975 in order to connect two PDP-11 minicomputers. 1
+976 In which county does Jacksonville reside? Jacksonville is the principal city in the Jacksonville metropolitan area, with a population of 1,345,596 in 2010. 0
+977 When was Europe's last major epidemic? Europe's last major epidemic occurred in 1720 in Marseille. 1
+978 What animals does the Vistula river's ecosystem include? About 15 kilometres (9 miles) from Warsaw, the Vistula river's environment changes strikingly and features a perfectly preserved ecosystem, with a habitat of animals that includes the otter, beaver and hundreds of bird species. 1
+979 When were the elections that produced a higher vote by Protestant Nazi sympathizers than by Catholics? Since the 1980s, Lutheran Church denominations have repudiated Martin Luther's statements against the Jews and have rejected the use of them to incite hatred against Lutherans. 0
+980 What did giving money to the church absolve the giver from? He insisted that, since forgiveness was God's alone to grant, those who claimed that indulgences absolved buyers from all punishments and granted them salvation were in error. 1
+981 How did the 2001 IPCC report compare to reality for 2001-2006? The study compared IPCC 2001 projections on temperature and sea level change with observations. 0
+982 Who first proved Bertrand's postulate? The latter formula can be shown using Bertrand's postulate (proven first by Chebyshev), which states that there always exists at least one prime number p with n < p < 2n − 2, for any natural number n > 3. 1
+983 What is one example of an instance that the quantitative answer to the traveling salesman problem fails to answer? The quantitative answer to this particular problem instance is of little use for solving other instances of the problem, such as asking for a round trip through all sites in Milan whose total length is at most 10 km. 1
+984 What was Tesla's monthly consultant salary? Westinghouse also hired Tesla for one year for the large fee of $2,000 ($52,700 in today's dollars) per month to be a consultant at the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company's Pittsburgh labs. 1
+985 In what year was the Alan Turing's definitional model of a computing device received? Most influential among these was the definition of Turing machines by Alan Turing in 1936, which turned out to be a very robust and flexible simplification of a computer. 1
+986 What did the fossils found in the Burgess Shale lack? All three apparently lacked tentacles but had between 24 and 80 comb rows, far more than the 8 typical of living species. 1
+987 In what year did the Master reincarnate into a female body? "As of the 2014 episode ""Dark Water,"" it was revealed that the Master had become a female incarnation or ""Time Lady,"" going by the name of ""Missy"" (short for Mistress, the feminine equivalent of ""Master"")." 1
+988 Some non-British works in the British galleries were imported from which continent? Patrons who have influenced taste are also represented by works of art from their collections, these include: Horace Walpole (a major influence on the Gothic Revival), William Thomas Beckford and Thomas Hope. 0
+989 What series was created by former Doctor Who producer Russell T. Davies? Who executive producer Russell T. Davies), the character of Vince was portrayed as an avid Doctor Who fan, with references appearing many times throughout in the form of clips from the programme. 0
+990 At what temperature will oxygen condense? Oxygen condenses at 90.20 K (−182.95 °C, −297.31 °F), and freezes at 54.36 K (−218.79 °C, −361.82 °F). 1
+991 What venue hosted Super Bowl Opening Night? The event was held on February 1, 2016 at SAP Center in San Jose. 1
+992 In what year did Fresno become an incorporated city? Fresno became an incorporated city in 1885. 1
+993 Where does the secondary theory say most genes are kept? It further contends that only a minority of the genetic material is kept in circular chromosomes while the rest is in branched, linear, or other complex structures. 1
+994 When was the Upper Rhine sold to Burgundy? The Alsace on the left banks of the Upper Rhine was sold to Burgundy by Archduke Sigismund of Austria in 1469 and eventually fell to France in the Thirty Years' War. 1
+995 What was the source of the Rhine in the last Ice Age? Most of the Rhine's current course was not under the ice during the last Ice Age; although, its source must still have been a glacier. 1
+996 What do pyrenoids look like? Pyrenoids are roughly spherical and highly refractive bodies which are a site of starch accumulation in plants that contain them. 1
+997 What was the date of Tesla's death? On 7 January 1943, at the age of 86, Tesla died alone in room 3327 of the New Yorker Hotel. 1
+998 What are cestida called? "The Cestida (""belt animals"") are ribbon-shaped planktonic animals, with the mouth and aboral organ aligned in the middle of opposite edges of the ribbon." 1
+999 How much did the Milton Friedman Institute roughly cost? The institute will cost around $200 million and occupy the buildings of the Chicago Theological Seminary. 1
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+0 Why are o so beautiful? Why are S so beautiful? 1 Why are African-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 0
+1 I want to g PhD in v Science about social network,what is the v u in social networks? I v social media for a non-profit. Should I start u to social media networking f? Are there any v g in the v area? 1 I want to pursue PhD in Computer Science about social network,what is the open problem in social networks? I handle social media for a non-profit. Should I start going to social media networking events? Are there any good ones in the bay area? 0
+2 Is there a reason why we should travel p? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+3 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or d? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+4 I am 25 year old guy and r had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+5 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the x thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+6 Can you a these to English language? Can you i this from a to English language? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+7 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 0,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+8 e T Nadu v are no k? Why are the t e able to e 100% in Tamil Nadu? 1 Why Tamil Nadu Universities are no good? Why are the 10th students able to score 100% in Tamil Nadu? 0
+9 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a t without o it? What are some ways to remove t water stains from t? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+10 What was the deadliest o in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+11 What are your views about i in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+12 Is FMS O a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good y for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+13 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a r in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+14 How is vanilla l made? How do you make sugar i without vanilla w? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+15 What is the t, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+16 Why was the Roman Empire so l? What are some of the y known a about the Roman Empire? 1 Why was the Roman Empire so successful? What are some of the rarely known facts about the Roman Empire? 0
+17 a it advisable to sent your u to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying u into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+18 k a RainTPL e extension for Sublime Text u? Where can I download it? How do I e the k/replace e in Sublime Text u? 1 Does a RainTPL syntax extension for Sublime Text exist? Where can I download it? How do I hide the find/replace bar in Sublime Text 2? 0
+19 What is the average salary of a l in India? What is the salary for a l in india? 1 What is the average salary of a microbiologist in India? What is the salary for a psychologist in india? 0
+20 How do you close a Bank of A account? How can one close a bank account online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+21 How can I create the most popular l on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+22 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in l? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in l? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+23 " ""Who is the s the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+24 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some y to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+25 If m is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If c can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy a? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+26 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? u India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+27 Why we do study computer c in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only y computer language when we are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+28 What is the smartest w besides this question? What are the smartest w that you have heard? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+29 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the m influence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+30 How much weed did i Marley w a day? How much weed should you u? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+31 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..s……7…..89…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 1 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..17……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 0
+32 Which i is v for downloading Android (.apk) files? Android Application v: Which software is i to develop APK files? 1 Which website is good for downloading Android (.apk) files? Android Application Development: Which software is used to develop APK files? 0
+33 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in p really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 0 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 1
+34 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I c doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 0 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 1
+35 Why i Dhoni leave captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni a captaincy for ODI and T20? 0 Why MS Dhoni leave captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 1
+36 are i real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 0 are aliens real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 1
+37 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for e at Gold Coast? 0 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 1
+38 Does marijuana cause r? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 0 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 1
+39 How do I e for jobs as an e i in the e m? Proteus software Infrared Light Sensors Microcontrollers +1 How can I e an IR e a Proteus m? 1 How do I apply for jobs as an international student in the united states? Proteus software Infrared Light Sensors Microcontrollers +1 How can I simulate an IR sensor using Proteus software? 0
+40 What are the procedures for g an actuary? What is the procedure of becoming an actuary? 0 What are the procedures for becoming an actuary? What is the procedure of becoming an actuary? 1
+41 What are some tips on y it through the job interview e at n l? What are some n on l it through the job i process at eBay? 1 What are some tips on making it through the job interview process at Access National? What are some tips on making it through the job interview process at eBay? 0
+42 How do I k out what operating system I have on my Macbook? How do I find out what e system I have? 1 How do I find out what operating system I have on my Macbook? How do I find out what operating system I have? 0
+43 How do o and successful m control their emotions? How can I control my emotions? 0 How do smart and successful people control their emotions? How can I control my emotions? 1
+44 Can eating only y for dinner lead to weight loss? Does eating dinner earlier in the evening help with weight loss? 1 Can eating only fruit for dinner lead to weight loss? Does eating dinner earlier in the evening help with weight loss? 0
+45 How do I l used car in India? Which used v should I buy in India? 1 How do I buy used car in India? Which used car should I buy in India? 0
+46 u i use o in ps2 games e Gta San Andreass and others ? Nintendo 3DS: u I just e the o games to t, e SD u for use in the same console? 1 Can i use mods in ps2 games like Gta San Andreass and others ? Nintendo 3DS: Can I just copy the downloaded games to another, bigger SD card for use in the same console? 0
+47 What is the c between the c of Representatives and the t? If both senators s the whole U, then which t do a c to vote for? What c this? 1 What is the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate? If both senators represent the whole state, then which senator do I get to vote for? What determines this? 0
+48 What are the best tips for outlining/planning a f? How do I best outline my novel? 0 What are the best tips for outlining/planning a novel? How do I best outline my novel? 1
+49 What's the easiest way to make money online from India? What is the best way to t money in india? 1 What's the easiest way to make money online from India? What is the best way to make money in india? 0
+50 What will happen if Donald Trump became the president of t? What will happen now that President-elect Donald Trump has won the election? 0 What will happen if Donald Trump became the president of America? What will happen now that President-elect Donald Trump has won the election? 1
+51 Why don't people just f Captain America below the shield? Why did everyone have issue accepting Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, no one had an issue when Bucky n up the shield? 1 Why don't people just shoot Captain America below the shield? Why did everyone have issue accepting Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, no one had an issue when Bucky took up the shield? 0
+52 w PlatePlay s in Barcelona? Wher is Barcelona? 1 Is PlatePlay available in Barcelona? Wher is Barcelona? 0
+53 How do I increase a in my body? n the quantity of a in our body increase as we grow? 1 How do I increase sperms in my body? Does the quantity of blood in our body increase as we grow? 0
+54 When you get a love a done do you n n and u? What do Quorans i of that moment when you finally get a notification and when you n it, it's Quora y your n mistakes? 1 When you get a love spell done do you feel drained and tired? What do Quorans think of that moment when you finally get a notification and when you open it, it's Quora correcting your spelling mistakes? 0
+55 What do other a o of Bosnia and Herzegovina? e are Bosnia and Herzegovina s country? 1 What do other countries think of Bosnia and Herzegovina? Why are Bosnia and Herzegovina one country? 0
+56 What is t of the biggest misconceptions people have about you? What do you perceive to be the biggest misconception people have about you? Why do you think this misconception exists? 0 What is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about you? What do you perceive to be the biggest misconception people have about you? Why do you think this misconception exists? 1
+57 How can you n all of your Gmail accounts? How do I resolve Gmail account issues? 1 How can you find all of your Gmail accounts? How do I resolve Gmail account issues? 0
+58 " ""What are the best slogans based on the a """"o India"""" or """"राष्ट्रीय एकता""""?""" What are some of the best slogans written on a in India? 1 " ""What are the best slogans based on the theme """"United India"""" or """"राष्ट्रीय एकता""""?""" What are some of the best slogans written on trucks in India? 0
+59 What is the n order to s the Ender saga in? What a is Ender's Game (2013 movie) n in? 1 What is the best order to read the Ender saga in? What year is Ender's Game (2013 movie) set in? 0
+60 Are Rolls-Royce cars n only to reputed y? What is the criteria to n a Rolls-Royce? 1 Are Rolls-Royce cars given only to reputed personalities? What is the criteria to buy a Rolls-Royce? 0
+61 Whose e is in better shape in 2016: Pakistan or Bangladesh? w Pakistan hate Bangladesh? 1 Whose Economy is in better shape in 2016: Pakistan or Bangladesh? Does Pakistan hate Bangladesh? 0
+62 Steel: Which is the o industrial o products manufacturing company in India? What is the steel production o of top 10 steel manufacturers individually in India? 1 Steel: Which is the best industrial wire products manufacturing company in India? What is the steel production capacity of top 10 steel manufacturers individually in India? 0
+63 o didn't Ned Stark bring more men to the Tower of Joy? Why did Ned Stark go to the Tower of Joy with so few men? Why not bring a small guard (say 20 more men) of loyal and discreet northerners? 0 Why didn't Ned Stark bring more men to the Tower of Joy? Why did Ned Stark go to the Tower of Joy with so few men? Why not bring a small guard (say 20 more men) of loyal and discreet northerners? 1
+64 How do you get better r? How can I dramatically improve my grades? 0 How do you get better grades? How can I dramatically improve my grades? 1
+65 What is a good solar panel installation provider y Lemon v, California CA? What is a good solar panel installation s near y Camp, California CA? 1 What is a good solar panel installation provider near Lemon Cove, California CA? What is a good solar panel installation provider near Angels Camp, California CA? 0
+66 W is your favorite Prison Break character? Who is the best looking w in Prison Break? 1 Who is your favorite Prison Break character? Who is the best looking actor in Prison Break? 0
+67 How many time can one attempt for JEE Main in one y? How many times can I l the JEE Mains? 1 How many time can one attempt for JEE Main in one year? How many times can I give the JEE Mains? 0
+68 FtM: How much of an effect did n have on your m/emotional health when you m y? What are l of mental and emotional health? 1 FtM: How much of an effect did Testosterone have on your mental/emotional health when you started HRT? What are examples of mental and emotional health? 0
+69 What is operational h? What is operations research? 0 What is operational research? What is operations research? 1
+70 What is your new e resolution, short term and long term goal for 2017? What will be your New Year's m for 2017? 0 What is your new year resolution, short term and long term goal for 2017? What will be your New Year's resolution for 2017? 1
+71 Is WIMPs incorrect? Will wave-particle duality ever be understood to be a particle and its associated wave in the strongly interacting a matter? Would Einstein and de Broglie have realized a strongly interacting dark matter is the medium for gravitational and wave-particle duality waves? 0 Is WIMPs incorrect? Will wave-particle duality ever be understood to be a particle and its associated wave in the strongly interacting dark matter? Would Einstein and de Broglie have realized a strongly interacting dark matter is the medium for gravitational and wave-particle duality waves? 1
+72 m NeoBux (PTC w) v? What is an v l f m m on Neobux? 1 Will NeoBux (PTC site) last? What is an overall rented referral clicks average on Neobux? 0
+73 What are the most common ways people get e in l apart from inherited wealth and winning the lottery? Wealth v: What are the most common ways to l only e days a week? 1 What are the most common ways people get rich in Singapore apart from inherited wealth and winning the lottery? Wealth Creation: What are the most common ways to work only four days a week? 0
+74 What will happen to the next Star Wars movies after Carrie Fisher's m? What will Carrie Fisher's i mean for the next Star Wars movies? 0 What will happen to the next Star Wars movies after Carrie Fisher's death? What will Carrie Fisher's death mean for the next Star Wars movies? 1
+75 What is the weirdest thing about you? o you proud of it? What is the weirdest thing about you? 1 What is the weirdest thing about you? Are you proud of it? What is the weirdest thing about you? 0
+76 Which kind of fit can we y of pen and their opener (c)? How do t i/fit a tablet pen to a c? 1 Which kind of fit can we say of pen and their opener (cap)? How do I scale/fit a tablet pen to a canvas? 0
+77 Which a t is suitable for an ordered t s and why? e me an t which is suitable for t s and engineering also durable at an budget upto 57k? 1 Which searching technique is suitable for an ordered linked list and why? Suggest me an laptop which is suitable for little gaming and engineering also durable at an budget upto 57k? 0
+78 Design a o o for serving Google maps images? Why is O not o of Google Street View? 1 Design a server architecture for serving Google maps images? Why is Austria not part of Google Street View? 0
+79 How do I know Jesus is l to me? How do you know Jesus is the only s to heaven? 1 How do I know Jesus is talking to me? How do you know Jesus is the only way to heaven? 0
+80 Can g reach an orgasm from anal sex? How d is it for a man to be able to reach orgasm from vaginal sex but not oral sex? 1 Can women reach an orgasm from anal sex? How common is it for a man to be able to reach orgasm from vaginal sex but not oral sex? 0
+81 What is an analogy for a smooth m? What is an analogy for smooth ER? 0 What is an analogy for a smooth ER? What is an analogy for smooth ER? 1
+82 t t programming, but I u a u. How do I have a while s? I u to learn u Java. What are some t for some t online advanced Java course u or free advanced Java tutorials? 1 I love programming, but I get bored quickly. How do I have fun while programming? I want to learn advanced Java. What are some suggestions for some free online advanced Java course providers or free advanced Java tutorials? 0
+83 What is the market size of live chat support software? What's the t of the live chat industry globally? 0 What is the market size of live chat support software? What's the size of the live chat industry globally? 1
+84 What makes Axl Rose's voice s? s Axl Rose s? 1 What makes Axl Rose's voice unique? Is Axl Rose gay? 0
+85 e was a o offensive l - Jim t or A Munoz? What l does a QB t for pro-style e vs typical l offense? o is it t from o play? How hard is it for a QB to adapt? 1 Who was a better offensive tackle - Jim Parker or Anthony Munoz? What skills does a QB need for pro-style offense vs typical college offense? Why is it different from college play? How hard is it for a QB to adapt? 0
+86 How did you t another language? Why shouldn't you learn n language? 1 How did you learn another language? Why shouldn't you learn another language? 0
+87 Does y my location still work if my phone is turned off? How do m find my phone when turned off? 1 Does sharing my location still work if my phone is turned off? How do I find my phone when turned off? 0
+88 What is the best business to start in g? What is the best business in Bangalore to start up with? 0 What is the best business to start in Bangalore? What is the best business in Bangalore to start up with? 1
+89 How do you attract parents of preschool children online? How do you n parents of preschool children to your website? 1 How do you attract parents of preschool children online? How do you attract parents of preschool children to your website? 0
+90 In Windows 10, how do you change s association back to unknown program? How do you T from s Insider Program Back to Windows 10? 1 In Windows 10, how do you change file association back to unknown program? How do you go from Windows Insider Program Back to Windows 10? 0
+91 Why do girls date s jerks? Why do women like jerks? 1 Why do girls date abusive jerks? Why do women like jerks? 0
+92 How should one deal with their own aggressions? How do I deal with an aggressive s? 1 How should one deal with their own aggressions? How do I deal with an aggressive father? 0
+93 When and how did you become an a? When did you become an atheist? 0 When and how did you become an atheist? When did you become an atheist? 1
+94 Why do most w n w and some dont even y when u 5ghz wifi? The s speed is not the o: My W speed is being n as y - u Mbps and it w 20 seconds to y s the s page of YouTube. o this normal? 1 Why do most websites load slow and some dont even load when using 5ghz wifi? The internet speed is not the problem: My wifi speed is being listed as 80 - 100 Mbps and it takes 20 seconds to fully load the front page of YouTube. Is this normal? 0
+95 Why does gst bill is i? What is the e of GST bill on a c man? 0 Why does gst bill is important? What is the effect of GST bill on a common man? 1
+96 What a 1 k r as special or g when they c in Colorado i, d? What are the v for g r from v d? 1 What strikes first time visitors as special or unusual when they arrive in Colorado Springs, CO? What are the supports for women entrepreneurs from Indian Government? 0
+97 Which aircraft was superior - the Douglas DC8 or the Boeing 707? Was the Douglas DC8 a a aircraft to the Boeing 707? 0 Which aircraft was superior - the Douglas DC8 or the Boeing 707? Was the Douglas DC8 a superior aircraft to the Boeing 707? 1
+98 How can I expand my l? What can I do to increase my IQ? 0 How can I expand my IQ? What can I do to increase my IQ? 1
+99 u Mughal u Shah Jahan, who is s to have i the Taj Mahal, marry Mumtaz Mahal after a her first husband? I am missing my first husband a s after marrying to my u husband, how can I e this? 1 Did Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, who is said to have built the Taj Mahal, marry Mumtaz Mahal after killing her first husband? I am missing my first husband a lot after marrying to my second husband, how can I overcome this? 0
+100 How can I stop myself from watching too much of r? How shall I stop watching porn? 0 How can I stop myself from watching too much of porn? How shall I stop watching porn? 1
+101 What will be the effect of banning 500 and 1000 Rs notes on real estate sector in India? Can we expect sharp fall in prices in short/long term? What will the real estate look like now after the i and M scraping? 0 What will be the effect of banning 500 and 1000 Rs notes on real estate sector in India? Can we expect sharp fall in prices in short/long term? What will the real estate look like now after the 500 and 1000 scraping? 1
+102 How do I u my Yahoo Mail account? How do you i a Yahoo account? 1 How do I unlock my Yahoo Mail account? How do you disable a Yahoo account? 0
+103 Music: How do I download MP3 songs for free from the internet? Which are the websites that u free MP3 Music downloads? 1 Music: How do I download MP3 songs for free from the internet? Which are the websites that provide free MP3 Music downloads? 0
+104 Is it worth it to pay for P from my pocket? Is it foolish to pay for your PhD out of your own pocket? 0 Is it worth it to pay for PhD from my pocket? Is it foolish to pay for your PhD out of your own pocket? 1
+105 What are the best ways to learn to r? How do I learn to cook? 0 What are the best ways to learn to cook? How do I learn to cook? 1
+106 How will Indian w to go to the US for a masters, be affected under a Trump presidency? How safe it is for Indians to migrate to the US after Trump becoming the president? 1 How will Indian aspirants to go to the US for a masters, be affected under a Trump presidency? How safe it is for Indians to migrate to the US after Trump becoming the president? 0
+107 Which a is correct ?and why? Which a is correct? 1 Which sentence is correct ?and why? Which sentence is correct? 0
+108 u h 6ft fighters . y 170 y and the other 200 pounds . w the f fighter j out on i? Why? n a a n to w a j and a it f i s i? 1 Two trained 6ft fighters . One 170 pounds and the other 200 pounds . Will the heavier fighter come out on top? Why? Write a C program to read a line and print it reverse using recursive function? 0
+109 What is JIRA l for? What is the w w to use Basecamp and Jira h? 1 What is JIRA used for? What is the best way to use Basecamp and Jira together? 0
+110 If I'm passionate about z and self development, should I v two separate blogs or one? Personal z: Is it better to have one blog for i interests, or two separate blogs? 1 If I'm passionate about marketing and self development, should I make two separate blogs or one? Personal Branding: Is it better to have one blog for two interests, or two separate blogs? 0
+111 Can a F1 student visa holder become a Uber driver in USA? Can m drive for Uber with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US? 0 Can a F1 student visa holder become a Uber driver in USA? Can I drive for Uber with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US? 1
+112 What was first word spoken by human? What is the v word ever spoken? 0 What was first word spoken by human? What is the first word ever spoken? 1
+113 Is it healthy for dogs to eat bones? Is it safe to feed my dog cooked y bones? 1 Is it healthy for dogs to eat bones? Is it safe to feed my dog cooked ham bones? 0
+114 Who was started Social Media s between Indian and i? Why do Indians who s DSLRs start s x edited i with watermarks on social media? 1 Who was started Social Media war between Indian and Pakistani? Why do Indians who purchase DSLRs start posting heavily edited pics with watermarks on social media? 0
+115 Should I give my JEE Main exam offline or online? Which mode is g for JEE MAIN 2017 online exam or offline? 0 Should I give my JEE Main exam offline or online? Which mode is best for JEE MAIN 2017 online exam or offline? 1
+116 beautiful? beautiful? 1 Why are African-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 0
+117 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+118 having a/? have child? 1 Why are people so obsessed with having a girlfriend/boyfriend? How can a single male have a child? 0
+119 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+120 ar old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird?I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? What is the thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+121 Can you TRANSLATE to English language? Can you this from to English language? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+122 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+123 Why Tamil good? Why the students able to 100% Tamil Nadu? 1 Why Tamil Nadu Universities are no good? Why are the 10th students able to score 100% in Tamil Nadu? 0
+124 What is an easy way to clean stains from a washing it? What are some ways to water stains from dishes? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+125 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+126 What are your views about demonetisation in? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+127 difference polyester and? difference polyester? 1 What are the difference between polyester 210T and 210D? What is the difference between cotton and polyester? 0
+128 Is FMS a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+129 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+130 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make vanilla extract? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+131 What is the, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+132 Why was the Roman Empire? What are some of the known facts about the Roman Empire? 1 Why was the Roman Empire so successful? What are some of the rarely known facts about the Roman Empire? 0
+133 Is it to your to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+134 Does a extension Sublime Text? Where can it? the find/ bar Sublime Text? 1 Does a RainTPL syntax extension for Sublime Text exist? Where can I download it? How do I hide the find/replace bar in Sublime Text 2? 0
+135 What is the average salary of a in India? What is the salary for a in india? 1 What is the average salary of a microbiologist in India? What is the salary for a psychologist in india? 0
+136 How do you close a Bank of account? How can one close a bank account online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+137 How can I create the most popular on Quora? Which are the most popular questions Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+138 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+139 " ""Who is the the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+140 Why does a lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+141 Which (i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary) the to the GDP? Why? What contribution to the GDP? 1 Which sector (i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary) contributes the most to the GDP of India? Why? What is my contribution to the GDP? 0
+142 universe is expanding without and dark vacuum energy expands…? If universe without limit and dark/vacuum/ energy,then is energy? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+143 How is India preparing for against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+144 Why we do study computer fundamental in engineering.? Do we get to chose computer language when are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+145 What is smartest question question? What are smartest questions have heard? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+146 What is a good text editor? What are the best text editor? 1 What is a good text editor? What are the best text editor plugins? 0
+147 What people who you've met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+148 How much weed did smoke a day? How much weed you? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+149 What is the next number of sequence? 5…..……37…..89…..?? What is the next number the sequence? 1 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..17……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 0
+150 Which is good for Android (.apk) files? Android Application Development: Which software is to APK files? 1 Which website is good for downloading Android (.apk) files? Android Application Development: Which software is used to develop APK files? 0
+151 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 0 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 1
+152 could HIV-positive have children? Would you marry HIV positive person? 1 How could an HIV-positive person have children? Would you marry an HIV positive person? 0
+153 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 0 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 1
+154 Why MS captaincy of & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 0 Why MS Dhoni leave captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 1
+155 are real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 0 are aliens real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 1
+156 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold? 0 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 1
+157 Does marijuana cause? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 0 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 1
+158 What are the procedures for becoming an? What is the procedure of becoming an actuary? 0 What are the procedures for becoming an actuary? What is the procedure of becoming an actuary? 1
+159 What are some tips on making it through the job interview at? What are some tips it through the job interview process at? 1 What are some tips on making it through the job interview process at Access National? What are some tips on making it through the job interview process at eBay? 0
+160 How do I find out what operating system I have on my? How do I find out what operating I have? 1 How do I find out what operating system I have on my Macbook? How do I find out what operating system I have? 0
+161 How do smart and successful people control their? How can I control my emotions? 0 How do smart and successful people control their emotions? How can I control my emotions? 1
+162 Can eating only for dinner lead to weight loss? Does eating dinner earlier in the evening help with weight loss? 1 Can eating only fruit for dinner lead to weight loss? Does eating dinner earlier in the evening help with weight loss? 0
+163 How do I buy used car in India? used car should I buy in India? 1 How do I buy used car in India? Which used car should I buy in India? 0
+164 Can i use in ps2 games like Gta San Andreass and others ? Nintendo 3DS: Can I just the games another, use in the console? 1 Can i use mods in ps2 games like Gta San Andreass and others ? Nintendo 3DS: Can I just copy the downloaded games to another, bigger SD card for use in the same console? 0
+165 What the between the House of the Senate? both senators the whole, then which do I to vote? What determines? 1 What is the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate? If both senators represent the whole state, then which senator do I get to vote for? What determines this? 0
+166 What are the best tips for outlining/planning a novel? How do I best outline my? 0 What are the best tips for outlining/planning a novel? How do I best outline my novel? 1
+167 What's the easiest way to make money from India? What is the best way to make money in india? 1 What's the easiest way to make money online from India? What is the best way to make money in india? 0
+168 What will happen if Donald Trump became the president of America? will now that President-elect Donald Trump has won the election? 0 What will happen if Donald Trump became the president of America? What will happen now that President-elect Donald Trump has won the election? 1
+169 Why don't people Captain America below the shield? Why did everyone have issue accepting Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, no one had an issue Bucky up the shield? 1 Why don't people just shoot Captain America below the shield? Why did everyone have issue accepting Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, no one had an issue when Bucky took up the shield? 0
+170 Is available in Barcelona? Wher Barcelona? 1 Is PlatePlay available in Barcelona? Wher is Barcelona? 0
+171 How do I increase in my body? Does quantity of blood in our body increase we grow? 1 How do I increase sperms in my body? Does the quantity of blood in our body increase as we grow? 0
+172 When you get a do you feel? What do Quorans of moment when you get a, your mistakes? 1 When you get a love spell done do you feel drained and tired? What do Quorans think of that moment when you finally get a notification and when you open it, it's Quora correcting your spelling mistakes? 0
+173 do countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina? are Bosnia and Herzegovina one country? 1 What do other countries think of Bosnia and Herzegovina? Why are Bosnia and Herzegovina one country? 0
+174 What is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about you? What do you perceive to be the biggest misconception people have about? Why do you think this misconception exists? 0 What is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about you? What do you perceive to be the biggest misconception people have about you? Why do you think this misconception exists? 1
+175 How can you of your Gmail accounts? How do I resolve Gmail issues? 1 How can you find all of your Gmail accounts? How do I resolve Gmail account issues? 0
+176 " ""What are the best slogans based on the theme """" India"""" or """"ाष्ट्रीया""""?""" What are of the best slogans written on India? 1 " ""What are the best slogans based on the theme """"United India"""" or """"राष्ट्रीय एकता""""?""" What are some of the best slogans written on trucks in India? 0
+177 is the to the Ender saga in? year is Ender's Game ( movie) set in? 1 What is the best order to read the Ender saga in? What year is Ender's Game (2013 movie) set in? 0
+178 What average music? Can consider a music? 1 What is the average BPM for these genres of music? Can we consider musicals a popular music genre? 0
+179 Which laptop would be better to buy now an AMD M330 or an i5 5200U AMD R5? Which laptop would be better the with i5 5200U and AMD R5 M330 2GB or i5 5200U with Nvidia 820M 2GB? 1 Which laptop would be better to buy now an i5 6200U with AMD R5 M330 or an i5 5200U with AMD R5 M230? Which laptop would be better the one with i5 5200U and AMD R5 M330 2GB or i5 5200U with Nvidia 820M 2GB? 0
+180 Are Rolls-Royce to? is the criteria Rolls-Royce? 1 Are Rolls-Royce cars given only to reputed personalities? What is the criteria to buy a Rolls-Royce? 0
+181 Economy is in better shape in 2016: Pakistan Bangladesh? Pakistan hate Bangladesh? 1 Whose Economy is in better shape in 2016: Pakistan or Bangladesh? Does Pakistan hate Bangladesh? 0
+182 Steel: Which the best products manufacturing company in India? What is the steel production top 10 steel manufacturers in India? 1 Steel: Which is the best industrial wire products manufacturing company in India? What is the steel production capacity of top 10 steel manufacturers individually in India? 0
+183 Why didn't Ned Stark bring more men to the Tower of Joy? Why did Ned Stark go to the Tower of Joy with so few men? Why bring a small guard (say 20 more men) of loyal and discreet northerners? 0 Why didn't Ned Stark bring more men to the Tower of Joy? Why did Ned Stark go to the Tower of Joy with so few men? Why not bring a small guard (say 20 more men) of loyal and discreet northerners? 1
+184 is meaning of? the meaning of? 1 What is the meaning of nani desu ka? What is the meaning of life? 0
+185 can eat? eat? 1 What cheese skins can you eat? Why don't Americans eat the skin of a banana? 0
+186 How do you get better? How can I dramatically improve my grades? 0 How do you get better grades? How can I dramatically improve my grades? 1
+187 What is a good solar panel installation provider near, California CA? What is a good solar panel installation provider near, California CA? 1 What is a good solar panel installation provider near Lemon Cove, California CA? What is a good solar panel installation provider near Angels Camp, California CA? 0
+188 Who is your favorite Prison Break character? Who is the best actor Prison Break? 1 Who is your favorite Prison Break character? Who is the best looking actor in Prison Break? 0
+189 How many time can one attempt for JEE Main one? How many times can I the JEE Mains? 1 How many time can one attempt for JEE Main in one year? How many times can I give the JEE Mains? 0
+190 FtM: How much of an effect did have on your mental/emotional health when you? of mental and emotional health? 1 FtM: How much of an effect did Testosterone have on your mental/emotional health when you started HRT? What are examples of mental and emotional health? 0
+191 Which is the best way to pass the exam? What is the best way to for the exam? 1 Which is the best way to pass the 74-322 exam? What is the best way to prepare for the 74-674 exam? 0
+192 What is operational? What is operations research? 0 What is operational research? What is operations research? 1
+193 What is your new year, short term and long term goal for? What will be your New Year's resolution for 2017? 0 What is your new year resolution, short term and long term goal for 2017? What will be your New Year's resolution for 2017? 1
+194 Is WIMPs incorrect? Will wave-particle duality ever be understood to be a particle and its associated wave in the strongly interacting matter? Would Einstein and de Broglie have realized a strongly interacting dark matter is the medium for gravitational and wave-particle duality waves? 0 Is WIMPs incorrect? Will wave-particle duality ever be understood to be a particle and its associated wave in the strongly interacting dark matter? Would Einstein and de Broglie have realized a strongly interacting dark matter is the medium for gravitational and wave-particle duality waves? 1
+195 Where can I get a for in? the universities for in? 1 Where can I get a consistent high quality service for commercial cleaning in Bangalore? What are the lowest fee universities for ms in australia? 0
+196 What are the most common ways people get rich in apart from inherited and winning the lottery? Wealth Creation: What the most common ways work only days a? 1 What are the most common ways people get rich in Singapore apart from inherited wealth and winning the lottery? Wealth Creation: What are the most common ways to work only four days a week? 0
+197 What will happen to the next Star Wars movies after Carrie Fisher's? What will Carrie Fisher's mean for the Star Wars movies? 0 What will happen to the next Star Wars movies after Carrie Fisher's death? What will Carrie Fisher's death mean for the next Star Wars movies? 1
+198 What is the weirdest thing about you? you proud of it? What is the weirdest thing about you? 1 What is the weirdest thing about you? Are you proud of it? What is the weirdest thing about you? 0
+199 Which kind of fit can we of pen and their (cap)? How do I/fit a tablet pen a? 1 Which kind of fit can we say of pen and their opener (cap)? How do I scale/fit a tablet pen to a canvas? 0
+200 Which is suitable for an and why? Suggest me an is suitable for little and at an budget upto 57k? 1 Which searching technique is suitable for an ordered linked list and why? Suggest me an laptop which is suitable for little gaming and engineering also durable at an budget upto 57k? 0
+201 a for Google images? of Google View? 1 Design a server architecture for serving Google maps images? Why is Austria not part of Google Street View? 0
+202 How do I know Jesus is to? How do you know Jesus is only way to heaven? 1 How do I know Jesus is talking to me? How do you know Jesus is the only way to heaven? 0
+203 Can reach an orgasm from anal sex? common is it for a man to be able to reach orgasm from vaginal but not oral sex? 1 Can women reach an orgasm from anal sex? How common is it for a man to be able to reach orgasm from vaginal sex but not oral sex? 0
+204 What is an analogy for a smooth ER? What is an analogy for smooth? 0 What is an analogy for a smooth ER? What is an analogy for smooth ER? 1
+205 it take an in? What are in? 1 How much does it take to put an ad on tv in india? What are the master stroke in Indian politics? 0
+206 What is the market of live chat support software? What's the size of the live chat industry globally? 0 What is the market size of live chat support software? What's the size of the live chat industry globally? 1
+207 Axl Rose's? Axl Rose? 1 What makes Axl Rose's voice unique? Is Axl Rose gay? 0
+208 you target as audience for initial talks? How do I target audience in? 1 Whom did you target as audience for the initial TED talks? How do I target B2B audience in LinkedIn? 0
+209 What is the meaning of? What is the meaning of meaning? 1 What is the meaning of stonerindia? What is the meaning of meaning? 0
+210 How did you learn another language? you learn another language? 1 How did you learn another language? Why shouldn't you learn another language? 0
+211 my location still work if my phone is turned off? How do find my phone when turned off? 1 Does sharing my location still work if my phone is turned off? How do I find my phone when turned off? 0
+212 What is the best business to start in Bangalore? What is the best business in to start up with? 0 What is the best business to start in Bangalore? What is the best business in Bangalore to start up with? 1
+213 How do you attract parents of preschool children online? How do you attract parents of preschool children your website? 1 How do you attract parents of preschool children online? How do you attract parents of preschool children to your website? 0
+214 In Windows 10, how do you association back to unknown program? How do you go Insider Program Back to Windows 10? 1 In Windows 10, how do you change file association back to unknown program? How do you go from Windows Insider Program Back to Windows 10? 0
+215 Why do girls date jerks? Why do women like jerks? 1 Why do girls date abusive jerks? Why do women like jerks? 0
+216 How should one deal with their own aggressions? How do I deal with an aggressive? 1 How should one deal with their own aggressions? How do I deal with an aggressive father? 0
+217 When and how did you become an? When did you become an atheist? 0 When and how did you become an atheist? When did you become an atheist? 1
+218 Why and some load? internet speed is not: wifi speed being - and it. Is normal? 1 Why do most websites load slow and some dont even load when using 5ghz wifi? The internet speed is not the problem: My wifi speed is being listed as 80 - 100 Mbps and it takes 20 seconds to fully load the front page of YouTube. Is this normal? 0
+219 Why does bill is important? What is the effect of GST bill on a common man? 0 Why does gst bill is important? What is the effect of GST bill on a common man? 1
+220 Which aircraft was superior - the Douglas DC8 or the Boeing 707? Was the Douglas DC8 a aircraft to the Boeing 707? 0 Which aircraft was superior - the Douglas DC8 or the Boeing 707? Was the Douglas DC8 a superior aircraft to the Boeing 707? 1
+221 How can I expand? What can I do to increase my IQ? 0 How can I expand my IQ? What can I do to increase my IQ? 1
+222 Shah, who is said to have the Taj Mahal, marry after killing first husband? I first husband after marrying to my, how can this? 1 Did Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, who is said to have built the Taj Mahal, marry Mumtaz Mahal after killing her first husband? I am missing my first husband a lot after marrying to my second husband, how can I overcome this? 0
+223 How can I stop myself from watching too much of porn? How shall I stop watching? 0 How can I stop myself from watching too much of porn? How shall I stop watching porn? 1
+224 What will be the effect of banning 500 and 1000 Rs notes on real estate sector in India? Can we expect sharp fall in prices in short/long term? What will the real estate look like now after the and scraping? 0 What will be the effect of banning 500 and 1000 Rs notes on real estate sector in India? Can we expect sharp fall in prices in short/long term? What will the real estate look like now after the 500 and 1000 scraping? 1
+225 How do I my Yahoo Mail account? How do you a Yahoo account? 1 How do I unlock my Yahoo Mail account? How do you disable a Yahoo account? 0
+226 Music: How do I download MP3 songs for free from the? Which are the websites that provide free MP3 Music downloads? 1 Music: How do I download MP3 songs for free from the internet? Which are the websites that provide free MP3 Music downloads? 0
+227 Is it worth it to pay for from my pocket? Is it foolish to pay for your PhD out of your own pocket? 0 Is it worth it to pay for PhD from my pocket? Is it foolish to pay for your PhD out of your own pocket? 1
+228 What are the best ways to learn to? How do I learn to cook? 0 What are the best ways to learn to cook? How do I learn to cook? 1
+229 How will Indian to go to the US for a masters, be affected under a Trump presidency? How safe it is for Indians to migrate to the US after Trump becoming the president? 1 How will Indian aspirants to go to the US for a masters, be affected under a Trump presidency? How safe it is for Indians to migrate to the US after Trump becoming the president? 0
+230 Which sentence is correct ? why? Which sentence correct? 1 Which sentence is correct ?and why? Which sentence is correct? 0
+231 What JIRA for? What is to use and Jira together? 1 What is JIRA used for? What is the best way to use Basecamp and Jira together? 0
+232 I'm passionate about and self, should I make two separate blogs or one? : Is it better to have one blog for interests, or two separate blogs? 1 If I'm passionate about marketing and self development, should I make two separate blogs or one? Personal Branding: Is it better to have one blog for two interests, or two separate blogs? 0
+233 Can a F1 student visa holder become a Uber driver in USA? Can I drive for with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US? 0 Can a F1 student visa holder become a Uber driver in USA? Can I drive for Uber with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US? 1
+234 What was word spoken by human? What is the first word ever spoken? 0 What was first word spoken by human? What is the first word ever spoken? 1
+235 What is labour? What is labour? 1 What is labour? What is labour business? 0
+236 Is it healthy for dogs to eat bones? Is it safe to feed my dog cooked bones? 1 Is it healthy for dogs to eat bones? Is it safe to feed my dog cooked ham bones? 0
+237 Who was started Social between Indian and? Why do Indians who start edited with watermarks social media? 1 Who was started Social Media war between Indian and Pakistani? Why do Indians who purchase DSLRs start posting heavily edited pics with watermarks on social media? 0
+238 Should I give my Main exam offline or online? Which mode is best for JEE MAIN 2017 online exam or offline? 0 Should I give my JEE Main exam offline or online? Which mode is best for JEE MAIN 2017 online exam or offline? 1
+239 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Can you this from to English language? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+240 Why Tamil good? Which is the best gaming laptop under,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+241 What is an easy way to clean stains from a washing it? Why the students able to 100% Tamil Nadu? 1 Why Tamil Nadu Universities are no good? Why are the 10th students able to score 100% in Tamil Nadu? 0
+242 What was the deadliest battle in history? What are some ways to water stains from dishes? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+243 What are your views about demonetisation in? What was the battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+244 difference polyester and? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+245 Is FMS a good option for a MBA executive program? difference polyester? 1 What are the difference between polyester 210T and 210D? What is the difference between cotton and polyester? 0
+246 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+247 How is vanilla extract made? Would be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+248 What is the, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? How do you make vanilla extract? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+249 Why was the Roman Empire? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+250 Is it to your to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? What are some of the known facts about the Roman Empire? 1 Why was the Roman Empire so successful? What are some of the rarely known facts about the Roman Empire? 0
+251 Does a extension Sublime Text? Where can it? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+252 What is the average salary of a in India? the find/ bar Sublime Text? 1 Does a RainTPL syntax extension for Sublime Text exist? Where can I download it? How do I hide the find/replace bar in Sublime Text 2? 0
+253 How do you close a Bank of account? What is the salary for a in india? 1 What is the average salary of a microbiologist in India? What is the salary for a psychologist in india? 0
+254 How can I create the most popular on Quora? How can one close a bank account online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+255 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in? Which are the most popular questions Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+256 " ""Who is the the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+257 Why does a lorikeet make a good pet? " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+258 Which (i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary) the to the GDP? Why? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+259 universe is expanding without and dark vacuum energy expands…? What contribution to the GDP? 1 Which sector (i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary) contributes the most to the GDP of India? Why? What is my contribution to the GDP? 0
+260 How is India preparing for against Pakistan? If universe without limit and dark/vacuum/ energy,then is energy? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+261 Why we do study computer fundamental in engineering.? Is India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+262 What is smartest question question? Do we get to chose computer language when are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+263 What is a good text editor? What are smartest questions have heard? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+264 What people who you've met have influenced your life the most? What are the best text editor? 1 What is a good text editor? What are the best text editor plugins? 0
+265 How much weed did smoke a day? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+266 What is the next number of sequence? 5…..……37…..89…..?? How much weed you? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+267 Which is good for Android (.apk) files? What is the next number the sequence? 1 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..17……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 0
+268 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Android Application Development: Which software is to APK files? 1 Which website is good for downloading Android (.apk) files? Android Application Development: Which software is used to develop APK files? 0
+269 could HIV-positive have children? Do virtual particles and in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 0 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 1
+270 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I doing now to achieve this? Would you marry HIV positive person? 1 How could an HIV-positive person have children? Would you marry an HIV positive person? 0
+271 Why MS captaincy of & T-20? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 0 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 1
+272 are real or are they fake ? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 0 Why MS Dhoni leave captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 1
+273 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Do aliens exists? 0 are aliens real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 1
+274 Does marijuana cause? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold? 0 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 1
+275 What are the procedures for becoming an? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 0 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 1
+276 What are some tips on making it through the job interview at? What is the procedure of becoming an actuary? 0 What are the procedures for becoming an actuary? What is the procedure of becoming an actuary? 1
+277 How do I find out what operating system I have on my? What are some tips it through the job interview process at? 1 What are some tips on making it through the job interview process at Access National? What are some tips on making it through the job interview process at eBay? 0
+278 How do smart and successful people control their? How do I find out what operating I have? 1 How do I find out what operating system I have on my Macbook? How do I find out what operating system I have? 0
+279 Can eating only for dinner lead to weight loss? How can I control my emotions? 0 How do smart and successful people control their emotions? How can I control my emotions? 1
+280 How do I buy used car in India? Does eating dinner earlier in the evening help with weight loss? 1 Can eating only fruit for dinner lead to weight loss? Does eating dinner earlier in the evening help with weight loss? 0
+281 Can i use in ps2 games like Gta San Andreass and others ? used car should I buy in India? 1 How do I buy used car in India? Which used car should I buy in India? 0
+282 What the between the House of the Senate? Nintendo 3DS: Can I just the games another, use in the console? 1 Can i use mods in ps2 games like Gta San Andreass and others ? Nintendo 3DS: Can I just copy the downloaded games to another, bigger SD card for use in the same console? 0
+283 What are the best tips for outlining/planning a novel? both senators the whole, then which do I to vote? What determines? 1 What is the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate? If both senators represent the whole state, then which senator do I get to vote for? What determines this? 0
+284 What's the easiest way to make money from India? How do I best outline my? 0 What are the best tips for outlining/planning a novel? How do I best outline my novel? 1
+285 What will happen if Donald Trump became the president of America? What is the best way to make money in india? 1 What's the easiest way to make money online from India? What is the best way to make money in india? 0
+286 Why don't people Captain America below the shield? will now that President-elect Donald Trump has won the election? 0 What will happen if Donald Trump became the president of America? What will happen now that President-elect Donald Trump has won the election? 1
+287 Is available in Barcelona? Why did everyone have issue accepting Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, no one had an issue Bucky up the shield? 1 Why don't people just shoot Captain America below the shield? Why did everyone have issue accepting Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, no one had an issue when Bucky took up the shield? 0
+288 How do I increase in my body? Wher Barcelona? 1 Is PlatePlay available in Barcelona? Wher is Barcelona? 0
+289 When you get a do you feel? Does quantity of blood in our body increase we grow? 1 How do I increase sperms in my body? Does the quantity of blood in our body increase as we grow? 0
+290 do countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina? What do Quorans of moment when you get a, your mistakes? 1 When you get a love spell done do you feel drained and tired? What do Quorans think of that moment when you finally get a notification and when you open it, it's Quora correcting your spelling mistakes? 0
+291 What is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about you? are Bosnia and Herzegovina one country? 1 What do other countries think of Bosnia and Herzegovina? Why are Bosnia and Herzegovina one country? 0
+292 How can you of your Gmail accounts? What do you perceive to be the biggest misconception people have about? Why do you think this misconception exists? 0 What is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about you? What do you perceive to be the biggest misconception people have about you? Why do you think this misconception exists? 1
+293 " ""What are the best slogans based on the theme """" India"""" or """"ाष्ट्रीया""""?""" How do I resolve Gmail issues? 1 How can you find all of your Gmail accounts? How do I resolve Gmail account issues? 0
+294 is the to the Ender saga in? What are of the best slogans written on India? 1 " ""What are the best slogans based on the theme """"United India"""" or """"राष्ट्रीय एकता""""?""" What are some of the best slogans written on trucks in India? 0
+295 What average music? year is Ender's Game ( movie) set in? 1 What is the best order to read the Ender saga in? What year is Ender's Game (2013 movie) set in? 0
+296 Which laptop would be better to buy now an AMD M330 or an i5 5200U AMD R5? Can consider a music? 1 What is the average BPM for these genres of music? Can we consider musicals a popular music genre? 0
+297 Are Rolls-Royce to? Which laptop would be better the with i5 5200U and AMD R5 M330 2GB or i5 5200U with Nvidia 820M 2GB? 1 Which laptop would be better to buy now an i5 6200U with AMD R5 M330 or an i5 5200U with AMD R5 M230? Which laptop would be better the one with i5 5200U and AMD R5 M330 2GB or i5 5200U with Nvidia 820M 2GB? 0
+298 Economy is in better shape in 2016: Pakistan Bangladesh? is the criteria Rolls-Royce? 1 Are Rolls-Royce cars given only to reputed personalities? What is the criteria to buy a Rolls-Royce? 0
+299 Steel: Which the best products manufacturing company in India? Pakistan hate Bangladesh? 1 Whose Economy is in better shape in 2016: Pakistan or Bangladesh? Does Pakistan hate Bangladesh? 0
+300 Why didn't Ned Stark bring more men to the Tower of Joy? What is the steel production top 10 steel manufacturers in India? 1 Steel: Which is the best industrial wire products manufacturing company in India? What is the steel production capacity of top 10 steel manufacturers individually in India? 0
+301 is meaning of? Why did Ned Stark go to the Tower of Joy with so few men? Why bring a small guard (say 20 more men) of loyal and discreet northerners? 0 Why didn't Ned Stark bring more men to the Tower of Joy? Why did Ned Stark go to the Tower of Joy with so few men? Why not bring a small guard (say 20 more men) of loyal and discreet northerners? 1
+302 can eat? the meaning of? 1 What is the meaning of nani desu ka? What is the meaning of life? 0
+303 How do you get better? eat? 1 What cheese skins can you eat? Why don't Americans eat the skin of a banana? 0
+304 What is a good solar panel installation provider near, California CA? How can I dramatically improve my grades? 0 How do you get better grades? How can I dramatically improve my grades? 1
+305 Who is your favorite Prison Break character? What is a good solar panel installation provider near, California CA? 1 What is a good solar panel installation provider near Lemon Cove, California CA? What is a good solar panel installation provider near Angels Camp, California CA? 0
+306 How many time can one attempt for JEE Main one? Who is the best actor Prison Break? 1 Who is your favorite Prison Break character? Who is the best looking actor in Prison Break? 0
+307 FtM: How much of an effect did have on your mental/emotional health when you? How many times can I the JEE Mains? 1 How many time can one attempt for JEE Main in one year? How many times can I give the JEE Mains? 0
+308 Which is the best way to pass the exam? of mental and emotional health? 1 FtM: How much of an effect did Testosterone have on your mental/emotional health when you started HRT? What are examples of mental and emotional health? 0
+309 What is operational? What is the best way to for the exam? 1 Which is the best way to pass the 74-322 exam? What is the best way to prepare for the 74-674 exam? 0
+310 What is your new year, short term and long term goal for? What is operations research? 0 What is operational research? What is operations research? 1
+311 Is WIMPs incorrect? Will wave-particle duality ever be understood to be a particle and its associated wave in the strongly interacting matter? What will be your New Year's resolution for 2017? 0 What is your new year resolution, short term and long term goal for 2017? What will be your New Year's resolution for 2017? 1
+312 Where can I get a for in? Would Einstein and de Broglie have realized a strongly interacting dark matter is the medium for gravitational and wave-particle duality waves? 0 Is WIMPs incorrect? Will wave-particle duality ever be understood to be a particle and its associated wave in the strongly interacting dark matter? Would Einstein and de Broglie have realized a strongly interacting dark matter is the medium for gravitational and wave-particle duality waves? 1
+313 What are the most common ways people get rich in apart from inherited and winning the lottery? the universities for in? 1 Where can I get a consistent high quality service for commercial cleaning in Bangalore? What are the lowest fee universities for ms in australia? 0
+314 What will happen to the next Star Wars movies after Carrie Fisher's? Wealth Creation: What the most common ways work only days a? 1 What are the most common ways people get rich in Singapore apart from inherited wealth and winning the lottery? Wealth Creation: What are the most common ways to work only four days a week? 0
+315 What is the weirdest thing about you? you proud of it? What will Carrie Fisher's mean for the Star Wars movies? 0 What will happen to the next Star Wars movies after Carrie Fisher's death? What will Carrie Fisher's death mean for the next Star Wars movies? 1
+316 Which kind of fit can we of pen and their (cap)? What is the weirdest thing about you? 1 What is the weirdest thing about you? Are you proud of it? What is the weirdest thing about you? 0
+317 Which is suitable for an and why? How do I/fit a tablet pen a? 1 Which kind of fit can we say of pen and their opener (cap)? How do I scale/fit a tablet pen to a canvas? 0
+318 a for Google images? Suggest me an is suitable for little and at an budget upto 57k? 1 Which searching technique is suitable for an ordered linked list and why? Suggest me an laptop which is suitable for little gaming and engineering also durable at an budget upto 57k? 0
+319 How do I know Jesus is to? of Google View? 1 Design a server architecture for serving Google maps images? Why is Austria not part of Google Street View? 0
+320 Can reach an orgasm from anal sex? How do you know Jesus is only way to heaven? 1 How do I know Jesus is talking to me? How do you know Jesus is the only way to heaven? 0
+321 What is an analogy for a smooth ER? common is it for a man to be able to reach orgasm from vaginal but not oral sex? 1 Can women reach an orgasm from anal sex? How common is it for a man to be able to reach orgasm from vaginal sex but not oral sex? 0
+322 it take an in? What is an analogy for smooth? 0 What is an analogy for a smooth ER? What is an analogy for smooth ER? 1
+323 What is the market of live chat support software? What are in? 1 How much does it take to put an ad on tv in india? What are the master stroke in Indian politics? 0
+324 Axl Rose's? What's the size of the live chat industry globally? 0 What is the market size of live chat support software? What's the size of the live chat industry globally? 1
+325 you target as audience for initial talks? Axl Rose? 1 What makes Axl Rose's voice unique? Is Axl Rose gay? 0
+326 What is the meaning of? How do I target audience in? 1 Whom did you target as audience for the initial TED talks? How do I target B2B audience in LinkedIn? 0
+327 How did you learn another language? What is the meaning of meaning? 1 What is the meaning of stonerindia? What is the meaning of meaning? 0
+328 my location still work if my phone is turned off? you learn another language? 1 How did you learn another language? Why shouldn't you learn another language? 0
+329 What is the best business to start in Bangalore? How do find my phone when turned off? 1 Does sharing my location still work if my phone is turned off? How do I find my phone when turned off? 0
+330 How do you attract parents of preschool children online? What is the best business in to start up with? 0 What is the best business to start in Bangalore? What is the best business in Bangalore to start up with? 1
+331 In Windows 10, how do you association back to unknown program? How do you attract parents of preschool children your website? 1 How do you attract parents of preschool children online? How do you attract parents of preschool children to your website? 0
+332 Why do girls date jerks? How do you go Insider Program Back to Windows 10? 1 In Windows 10, how do you change file association back to unknown program? How do you go from Windows Insider Program Back to Windows 10? 0
+333 How should one deal with their own aggressions? Why do women like jerks? 1 Why do girls date abusive jerks? Why do women like jerks? 0
+334 When and how did you become an? How do I deal with an aggressive? 1 How should one deal with their own aggressions? How do I deal with an aggressive father? 0
+335 Why and some load? internet speed is not: When did you become an atheist? 0 When and how did you become an atheist? When did you become an atheist? 1
+336 Why does bill is important? wifi speed being - and it. Is normal? 1 Why do most websites load slow and some dont even load when using 5ghz wifi? The internet speed is not the problem: My wifi speed is being listed as 80 - 100 Mbps and it takes 20 seconds to fully load the front page of YouTube. Is this normal? 0
+337 Which aircraft was superior - the Douglas DC8 or the Boeing 707? What is the effect of GST bill on a common man? 0 Why does gst bill is important? What is the effect of GST bill on a common man? 1
+338 How can I expand? Was the Douglas DC8 a aircraft to the Boeing 707? 0 Which aircraft was superior - the Douglas DC8 or the Boeing 707? Was the Douglas DC8 a superior aircraft to the Boeing 707? 1
+339 Shah, who is said to have the Taj Mahal, marry after killing first husband? What can I do to increase my IQ? 0 How can I expand my IQ? What can I do to increase my IQ? 1
+340 How can I stop myself from watching too much of porn? I first husband after marrying to my, how can this? 1 Did Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, who is said to have built the Taj Mahal, marry Mumtaz Mahal after killing her first husband? I am missing my first husband a lot after marrying to my second husband, how can I overcome this? 0
+341 What will be the effect of banning 500 and 1000 Rs notes on real estate sector in India? Can we expect sharp fall in prices in short/long term? How shall I stop watching? 0 How can I stop myself from watching too much of porn? How shall I stop watching porn? 1
+342 How do I my Yahoo Mail account? What will the real estate look like now after the and scraping? 0 What will be the effect of banning 500 and 1000 Rs notes on real estate sector in India? Can we expect sharp fall in prices in short/long term? What will the real estate look like now after the 500 and 1000 scraping? 1
+343 Music: How do I download MP3 songs for free from the? How do you a Yahoo account? 1 How do I unlock my Yahoo Mail account? How do you disable a Yahoo account? 0
+344 Is it worth it to pay for from my pocket? Which are the websites that provide free MP3 Music downloads? 1 Music: How do I download MP3 songs for free from the internet? Which are the websites that provide free MP3 Music downloads? 0
+345 What are the best ways to learn to? Is it foolish to pay for your PhD out of your own pocket? 0 Is it worth it to pay for PhD from my pocket? Is it foolish to pay for your PhD out of your own pocket? 1
+346 How will Indian to go to the US for a masters, be affected under a Trump presidency? How do I learn to cook? 0 What are the best ways to learn to cook? How do I learn to cook? 1
+347 Which sentence is correct ? why? How safe it is for Indians to migrate to the US after Trump becoming the president? 1 How will Indian aspirants to go to the US for a masters, be affected under a Trump presidency? How safe it is for Indians to migrate to the US after Trump becoming the president? 0
+348 What JIRA for? Which sentence correct? 1 Which sentence is correct ?and why? Which sentence is correct? 0
+349 I'm passionate about and self, should I make two separate blogs or one? What is to use and Jira together? 1 What is JIRA used for? What is the best way to use Basecamp and Jira together? 0
+350 Can a F1 student visa holder become a Uber driver in USA? : Is it better to have one blog for interests, or two separate blogs? 1 If I'm passionate about marketing and self development, should I make two separate blogs or one? Personal Branding: Is it better to have one blog for two interests, or two separate blogs? 0
+351 What was word spoken by human? Can I drive for with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US? 0 Can a F1 student visa holder become a Uber driver in USA? Can I drive for Uber with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US? 1
+352 What is labour? What is the first word ever spoken? 0 What was first word spoken by human? What is the first word ever spoken? 1
+353 Is it healthy for dogs to eat bones? What is labour? 1 What is labour? What is labour business? 0
+354 Who was started Social between Indian and? Is it safe to feed my dog cooked bones? 1 Is it healthy for dogs to eat bones? Is it safe to feed my dog cooked ham bones? 0
+355 Should I give my Main exam offline or online? Why do Indians who start edited with watermarks social media? 1 Who was started Social Media war between Indian and Pakistani? Why do Indians who purchase DSLRs start posting heavily edited pics with watermarks on social media? 0
+356 beautiful? Which mode is best for JEE MAIN 2017 online exam or offline? 0 Should I give my JEE Main exam offline or online? Which mode is best for JEE MAIN 2017 online exam or offline? 1
+357 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? beautiful? 1 Why are African-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 0
+358 having a/? What are some to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+359 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? have child? 1 Why are people so obsessed with having a girlfriend/boyfriend? How can a single male have a child? 0
+360 ar old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird?I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+361 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+362 How do I control my emotions? How do you control your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+363 What causes stool color to to? What can cause stool to out little balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+364 What can one do after? What do i do after my MBBS ? 0 What can one do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 1
+365 Where can a for laptop Melbourne Airport? a airport, was created Melbourne Sydney? 1 Where can I find a power outlet for my laptop at Melbourne Airport? Would a second airport in Sydney, Australia be needed if a high-speed rail link was created between Melbourne and Sydney? 0
+366 How is air traffic controlled? How do an air traffic controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+367 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help I should? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+368 Can I enter University of if I the marks in College Foundation? University the: If I a second in College of Fine, can I exempted from gen..? 1 Can I enter University of Melbourne if I couldn't achieve the guaranteed marks in Trinity College Foundation? University of the Philippines: If I take a second BFA in the UP College of Fine Arts, can I be exempted from gen. ed. or core subjects? 0
+369 Do need a to go to Jamaica from United States? can move to Jamaica? 1 Do you need a passport to go to Jamaica from the United States? How can I move to Jamaica? 0
+370 What is the district Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+371 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+372 What is the of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+373 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+374 How do you Disneyland member? How can to Disneyland little? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+375 What are the coolest hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+376 If you a check Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I Donald Knuth? 1 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I contact Donald Knuth? 0
+377 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+378 How do I weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+379 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your megalomania? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+380 What causes stool color to change to gook? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+381 What can solo do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 0 What can one do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 1
+382 How is air traffic controlled? How do you exists an air traffic controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+383 What is the best self help book you have maltese? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+384 Got you need a passport to move to Jamaica from the United States? Means can I move to Jamaica? 1 Do you need a passport to go to Jamaica from the United States? How can I move to Jamaica? 0
+385 What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+386 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards Indie if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+387 What is the responsability of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+388 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for brane calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+389 How do you merci a Disneyland thrown member? Manners can I go to Disneyland with little fund? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+390 What are the coolest Cranial hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+391 If you recieve a verifying from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I imparting Donald Knuth? 1 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I contact Donald Knuth? 0
+392 Which are the best motivational soundtrack? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+393 Why do I lose weight rapids? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+394 How do I unrestraint my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+395 What is the disadvantageously self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+396 Which is the disadvantageously book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+397 Which are the evil motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+398 How do I gain weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+399 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you o your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+400 What causes stool color to o to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as n balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+401 What can p do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 0 What can one do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 1
+402 Where can I g a g e for my e at Melbourne Airport? Would a e airport in e, Australia be e if a g a link was created between Melbourne and Sydney? 1 Where can I find a power outlet for my laptop at Melbourne Airport? Would a second airport in Sydney, Australia be needed if a high-speed rail link was created between Melbourne and Sydney? 0
+403 How not to feel guilty since I am l and I'm n we won't have s l? I don't beleive I am l, but I l throw up atleast once a day after I eat something and feel guilty. Should I tell y, and if so who? 1 How not to feel guilty since I am Muslim and I'm conscious we won't have sex together? I don't beleive I am bulimic, but I force throw up atleast once a day after I eat something and feel guilty. Should I tell somebody, and if so who? 0
+404 How is air traffic controlled? How do you n an air traffic controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+405 What is the j self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+406 Can I enter University of o if I couldn't a the o marks in T College Foundation? University of the Philippines: If I t a o BFA in the o College of Fine Arts, can I be t from gen. ed. or core subjects? 1 Can I enter University of Melbourne if I couldn't achieve the guaranteed marks in Trinity College Foundation? University of the Philippines: If I take a second BFA in the UP College of Fine Arts, can I be exempted from gen. ed. or core subjects? 0
+407 n you need a n to go to Jamaica from the y States? How can y move to Jamaica? 1 Do you need a passport to go to Jamaica from the United States? How can I move to Jamaica? 0
+408 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the K o of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle v to the London Borough of Enfield? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+409 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards p if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+410 What is the n of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+411 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for r calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+412 How do you i a Disneyland i y? How can I go to Disneyland with f money? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+413 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool c for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+414 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you g it? How can y g Donald Knuth? 1 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I contact Donald Knuth? 0
+415 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best m clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+416 How do I i weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+417 How do I control my ohrny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+418 What causes stool cloor to chagne to yellow? What can cause stool to cmoe out as little balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+419 What can noe do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 0 What can one do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 1
+420 How is ari traffic controlled? Hwo do you beocme an air traffic controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+421 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the otp self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+422 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle comprae to the London Borouhg of Enfield? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+423 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy toawrds nIdia if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+424 What is the responsibiilty of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualiifed SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+425 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensro calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+426 How do you tahnk a Disneyland cats mmeber? How can I og to Disneyland with little moeny? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+427 What are the coolest Adnroid hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+428 fI you recevied a hceck from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you gte it? How can I conatct Donald Knuth? 1 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I contact Donald Knuth? 0
+429 Which are the bset motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+430 How do I loes weight fast? What is the best way to reduce wieght fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+431 How do I control my orny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+432 What causes stool color to change to yelow? What can cause stool to come out as littl balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+433 How is ar traffic controlled? How do you becme an air traffic controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+434 What is the best sef help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+435 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borouh of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle ompare to the London Borough of Enfield? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+436 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards Inia if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+437 Wht is the responsibilty of SAP ERP ky user? Wat is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+438 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for ensor calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+439 How do you thnk a Disneyland cas meber? How can I go to Disneyland with lttle money? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+440 What are the coolest Anroid hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+441 I you received a chec from Donald Knut, what did you do and why did you et it? How can I ontact Donald Knut? 1 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I contact Donald Knuth? 0
+442 Which are the best motivatinal videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+443 How do I lose wight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+444 How do I control my hhorny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+445 What causes stool color to chXange to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as littBle balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+446 How is air traffic controlled? How do you bJecome an air traffic controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+447 What is the best seElf help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+448 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compAare to the London Bordough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+449 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy tQowards Indqia if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+450 WhFat is the responsibiliity of SAUP ERDP key user? MWhat is a qualifieVd SAbP ERKP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+451 Which is the best book to study rTENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+452 OHow do you tqhank a Disneyland cWast membxer? How can I go to Disneyland with lgittle mWoney? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+453 What are the coolest Anudroid hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+454 Which are the best motivational vidneos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+455 How do I lose wQeight faBst? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+456 How do I control my horny emHtions? How do you control your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+457 What causes stool color to change to yellaw? What can cause stool to come out as littBe balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+458 WhCt can oAe do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 0 What can one do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 1
+459 How is air traffic controlled? How do you bZcome an air traffic conLroller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+460 What is the Eest self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+461 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London BorouYh of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compVre to the London Borough of Enfield? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+462 What will be Hilbary Clinton's poOicy towards Indka if she becomes presiHent? What will be hilary Clinton's policy toUards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+463 what is the responsibilBty of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualifZed SAP ERq key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+464 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensos calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+465 HoA do you ahank a Disneyland casq membeV? Hos can I Io to DisneylaNd with xittle mMney? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+466 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cDol hacks for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+467 Which are the best motJvational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+468 How do I lose ieight qast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+469 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test wroks? 0 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 1
+470 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiamoi Products? 0 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 1
+471 What are the best books on csomology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 0 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 1
+472 Why did it take so long for NASA to find wtaer on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 0 Why did it take so long for NASA to find water on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 1
+473 Wehre can I learn to invest in stcoks? How can I learn more about stocks? 0 Where can I learn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 1
+474 Waht are major and definign characteristics of Americans? Waht are some godo characteristics of the American culture? 1 What are major and defining characteristics of Americans? What are some good characteristics of the American culture? 0
+475 What's the best way to spend a olng weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 0 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 1
+476 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chorme? What are some solutions? Wyh are the HTTPS sites not working? 1 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chrome? What are some solutions? Why are the HTTPS sites not working? 0
+477 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the wolrd? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 0 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 1
+478 What is the best lesson we should learn from life? What's the most important lesosn about life? 0 What is the best lesson we should learn from life? What's the most important lesson about life? 1
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+480 Wha are the best resoures for learning Morse code? What is Morse cod? 1 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse code? 0
+481 How does an I test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test wors? 0 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 1
+482 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiami Products? 0 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 1
+483 What are the est books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 0 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 1
+484 Why did it take so long for NASA to find wate on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 0 Why did it take so long for NASA to find water on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 1
+485 Where can I learn to invest in socks? How can I learn more about stocks? 0 Where can I learn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 1
+486 Wat are majr and definin characteristics of Amricans? Wat are some ood characteristics of the American cultue? 1 What are major and defining characteristics of Americans? What are some good characteristics of the American culture? 0
+487 What's the best way to spend a lng weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 0 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 1
+488 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chrme? What are some solutions? Wy are the HTTPS sites not working? 1 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chrome? What are some solutions? Why are the HTTPS sites not working? 0
+489 What are some of the most beutiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 0 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 1
+490 What is the best lesson we should learn from lif? What's the most important lesson about life? 0 What is the best lesson we should learn from life? What's the most important lesson about life? 1
+491 Wh are the best technology recruiters in Sa Diego and Orange County? Which are the best recriters for technology executves in the an diego Area? 1 Who are the best technology recruiters in San Diego and Orange County? Which are the best recruiters for technology executives in the san diego Area? 0
+492 What are the best resourcdes for learning Morse code? What is Morse Acode? 1 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse code? 0
+493 How does an iIQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 0 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 1
+494 Is it safe to use Xiauomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi ProNducts? 0 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 1
+495 What are the best books on cosnmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 0 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 1
+496 Why did it take so long for NAZSA to find water on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 0 Why did it take so long for NASA to find water on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 1
+497 Where can I learn to invest in sctocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 0 Where can I learn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 1
+498 What are major and defining characteristics of AmericaOns? What are some gkood characteristics of the American culture? 1 What are major and defining characteristics of Americans? What are some good characteristics of the American culture? 0
+499 What's the best way to spend a loCng weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 0 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 1
+500 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google ChromAe? What are some solutions? WVhy are the HTTPS sites not working? 1 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chrome? What are some solutions? Why are the HTTPS sites not working? 0
+501 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the wborld? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 0 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 1
+502 What is the best lesson we should learn from liufe? What's the most important lesson about life? 0 What is the best lesson we should learn from life? What's the most important lesson about life? 1
+503 AWho are the best technology recruiters in Satn Diego and Orange County? Which are the best lrecruiters for technology execuwtives in the Fsan diego Area? 1 Who are the best technology recruiters in San Diego and Orange County? Which are the best recruiters for technology executives in the san diego Area? 0
+504 What are the best resourees for learning Morse code? What is Morse cCde? 1 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse code? 0
+505 dow does an IQ test wcrk and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 0 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 1
+506 Is it safe to use XLaomi mvbile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 0 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 1
+507 What are the best books on cosGology? Which is the best rook for cosmology? 0 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 1
+508 Why did it take so long for NASA to find Fater on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 0 Why did it take so long for NASA to find water on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 1
+509 Where can I lAarn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 0 Where can I learn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 1
+510 Whad are major and defMning characteristics of Americans? WYat are some good characteristics of the American culture? 1 What are major and defining characteristics of Americans? What are some good characteristics of the American culture? 0
+511 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my lmng weekend in an effective way? 0 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 1
+512 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are worzing in Google Chrome? What are some solutions? WhN are the HTTPS sites not working? 1 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chrome? What are some solutions? Why are the HTTPS sites not working? 0
+513 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the woold? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 0 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 1
+514 What is the best lesson we should learn from lJfe? What's the most important lesson about life? 0 What is the best lesson we should learn from life? What's the most important lesson about life? 1
+515 qho are the best techTology recruiters in SaC Diego and Orange County? Which are the best recruiters for techQology exePutives in the sak diego Frea? 1 Who are the best technology recruiters in San Diego and Orange County? Which are the best recruiters for technology executives in the san diego Area? 0
+516 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? beautiful? 1 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0
+517 having a/? What are some to travel alone? 0 Why are people so obsessed with having a girlfriend/boyfriend? How can a single male have a child? 1
+518 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? have child? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+519 ar old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird?I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or? 1 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0
+520 What are some evilness baby girl names stop with D? What are some ill baby girl names starting with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+521 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have ever had a girlfriend. Is something right with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+522 What are the disadvantageously things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+523 differ FMS Delhi a ill option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a ill choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+524 Is it a bad time to sell a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+525 What people who you've ever met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+526 Is there a reason why we should tarvel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+527 hWat are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+528 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girflriend. Is this ewird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+529 What are the best things to do in Hong Kogn? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+530 aCn you TRANSALTE these to English language? Can you trasnlate this from Bengali to English language? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+531 Which is the best gmaing laptop under 4k0? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+532 What is an aesy way to claen tootphaste stains from a shirt wihtout washing it? What are some ways to remvoe ahrd water stains from idshes? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+533 What was the deadliest battle in hitsory? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+534 What are your views about demonetisation in Indai? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+535 sI FMS Dlehi a good otpion for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good hcoice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+536 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bya Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+537 How is vanilla extrcat made? How do you make sugar cookeis withuot vanilla extarct? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+538 What is the Saahra, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+539 sI it adviasble to esnt your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying afctor into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+540 How do you close a Bank of America account? Hwo can one close a bank account onlien? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+541 How can I create the most popular quesiton on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+542 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements idfferent in Tanznaia? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requiremenst different in France? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+543 " ""Who is the dAam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 abnd mebmer wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+544 hWy does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some wasy to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+545 If unvierse is expanding without a limit and dakr and vacumu enregy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potnetial energy infiniet? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+546 Hwo is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+547 hWy we do study computer ufndamental in sofwtare engineering.? Do we get to hcose only one computer lnaguage when we are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+548 Whta is the smartest question bseides this question? Waht are the smartest questions that you have headr? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+549 What people who you've nveer met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+550 Hwo much weed did Bbo Malrey smoek a day? How much weed should you smoke? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+551 Is there a reason why we should ravel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+552 hat are some good baby girl naes starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+553 I am 2 year old guy and nver had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+554 What are the best things to do in Hng Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+555 Ca you TRNSLATE these to English language? Cn you translae this from Bengali to English language? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+556 Wat is an easy way to clen toothpast stains from a shir withut washing it? Wat are some way to remove har watr stains from dishs? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+557 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the boodiest battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+558 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in Indi? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+559 Is FMS Dehi a good opion for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good coice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+560 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a huse in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+561 ow is vanilla etract made? How do you mak sugar cookes withot vanilla extrac? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+562 What is the Shara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+563 Wh was the Roman Empie so sccessful? Wat are some of the raely knon facts about the Roman Empre? 1 Why was the Roman Empire so successful? What are some of the rarely known facts about the Roman Empire? 0
+564 I it advisable to sen your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? Hw does contacting a professor before applying fator into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+565 What is the aerage salry of a microbiologist in India? Wat is the salary for a psychlogist in india? 1 What is the average salary of a microbiologist in India? What is the salary for a psychologist in india? 0
+566 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank accoun online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+567 How can I create the most popular qustion on Quor? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+568 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requiremens different in Tanzana? What are the requirements to become presient in the United States and how are the requirements different in Fance? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+569 " ""Who is the Adm the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+570 hy does a rainbow lorikee make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to tke good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+571 If unierse is expanding without a limt and dark and vacuum energ are created as it expands…? If uiverse can expand without imit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravtational energ with it,then is the potentia energy ininite? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+572 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? s India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+573 Wy we do study computer funamental in sofware engineering.? D we get to chose only one computer anguage when we are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+574 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are peple you have ever met who have had the greatest influnce on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+575 ow much weed did Bb Marle moke a ay? Hw much weed should you smok? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+576 Wchy are AWfrican-Americans so beautiful? HWhy are hispanics so beautiful? 1 Why are African-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 0
+577 Is there a reason why we should tXravel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+578 What are some good baby girl names stLarting with D? What are some gUood baby girl names starting with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+579 I am 2q5 year old guy and Nnever had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+580 What are the Mbest things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+581 CaZn you TRANSDLATE these to English language? Can you Etranslate this from Biengali to English language? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+582 Which is the bejst gpaming lgaptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+583 What is an easwy way to cleLan ltoothpaste stains from a shirt wPithout washing it? What are some wayNs to remrove hard watenr stains from dipshes? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+584 What was the deadliest battle in historUy? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+585 What are your views about demonetisation in Ibndia? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+586 FIs FMS Delhi a good oZption for a MBA executive Bprogram? UIs FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+587 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in BXay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+588 oHow is vanilla extrzact made? Hnow do you make sugafr cRookies wsithout vanilla extrMact? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+589 Wnhat is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahamra, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+590 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are ktrying to make contact for graduate admission? SHow does contacting a professor before applying fAactor into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+591 How do you closee a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account oWnline? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+592 How can I create the most popular quesktion on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+593 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzaniia? What are the requiremcents to nbecome president in the United States and how are the reqduirements different in France? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+594 " ""Who is the Adam the lyricss to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 Qband member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+595 WhFy does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some wZays to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+596 If univerSse is expanding without a limiut and Ddark and vRacuum enyergy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limyit and it creates dark/vacuuum/gravitaUtional energy with it,then is the pfotential energDy infiniUte? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+597 How is India preparing for wlar against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+598 Wrhy we do Ystudy computer fundaGmental in software engineering.? Do we gRet to chose only oFne computer langDuage when we are strudying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+599 What is the smartest question Mbesides this questioBn? WZhat are the smartest questions that you have hearAd? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+600 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have enever met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+601 HoVw much weed did oBob Marley smoke a day? HNow much weed should you smokde? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+602 WhX are African-AmericaEs so blautiful? WUy are hispanMcs so beauziful? 1 Why are African-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 0
+603 Is there a reason why we should tbavel aRone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+604 What are some good baby girl nimes starting with D? What are some good baby girl names startKng with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+605 I am K5 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+606 What are the best tMings to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+607 Cam you TRANSEATE these to English language? Can you Lranslate this from Bengali to English language? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+608 Which is the bevt gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+609 What is an ealy way to clEan toovhpaste stains from a Thirt without washing it? What are some wayP to rymove hord watfr stains from dishes? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+610 What was the deadliest batble in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+611 What are your views about demonetisation in Isdia? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+612 Is FMS DelhH a good Wption for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+613 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would z017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+614 How is vanilla exfract made? How do you makB sugar cookiMs wiohout vanilla extrace? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+615 WhaQ is the Saharw, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+616 Io it advisable to senE your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying fattor into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+617 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can Vne close a bank accounO online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+618 How can I create the most popular question on Qqora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+619 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the rFquirements different in Tancania? What are the requirements to becoye president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Fxance? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+620 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 bazd merber wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+621 WPy does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some wayd to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+622 Sf uqiverse is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum eRergy are created as it expands…? If uKiverse can fxpand without iimit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potentGal energy inqinite? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+623 Hyw is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+624 Lhy we do study computer fundameital in software engineering.? Io we get to chose only oce computer ganguage when we are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+625 What is the smartest questiLn bewides this queAtion? What are the smartest questiJns that you have hearv? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+626 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are peoEle you have never meD who have had the Kreatest inflBence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+627 HoA much weed did Bot Mauley smkke a day? Now much weed should you smoke? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+628 Whу are Africɑn-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 1 Why are African-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 0
+629 I wɑnt to pursuе PhD in Computer Scieոce about social network,what is the oрen рroblem in social netԝorks? I hɑndle social mеdia for a non-рrofit. Should I stɑrt going to social media networking even𝚝s? Are there any good oոes in the bɑy ɑrea? 1 I want to pursue PhD in Computer Science about social network,what is the open problem in social networks? I handle social media for a non-profit. Should I start going to social media networking events? Are there any good ones in the bay area? 0
+630 Is there a reason why we should traveⅼ alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+631 Wհat are some good baby girl ոames starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+632 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfrienԁ. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+633 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best 𝚝hing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+634 Cɑn you TRANSLATE these to English languagе? Cɑn you traոslate this from Bengali to English langսage? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+635 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40𝒌? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+636 What is an easy way to clean toothpas𝚝e stains from a shirt ԝithout washing it? What are some ways to remove harԁ water stains from disհes? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+637 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in histoⲅy? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+638 What are your views about demonetisation in Indіa? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+639 Is FMS Deⅼhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good chоice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+640 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bɑy Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+641 How is vanilla extrac𝚝 made? How do you make ѕugar cоokies wіthout vanilla extract? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+642 What is the Sahaⲅa, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 0 What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Patagonian Desert? What is the Sahara, and how do the average temperatures there compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? 1
+643 Wհy was the Roman Empire so succeѕsful? Wհat are some of the rarely 𝒌nown faϲts about the Roman Empire? 1 Why was the Roman Empire so successful? What are some of the rarely known facts about the Roman Empire? 0
+644 Is it advisaЬle to sеnt your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying fɑctor into graduate admissіons? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+645 Wհat is the averɑge salɑry of a micrоbiologist in India? Wհat is the salarу for a рsychologist in india? 1 What is the average salary of a microbiologist in India? What is the salary for a psychologist in india? 0
+646 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank ɑccount online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+647 How can I creɑte the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+648 What are the requirements to becomе president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzɑnia? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requiremeոts different in France? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+649 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 Ьand member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+650 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Caո lorikeets be good pets? What are some wɑys to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+651 If սniverse is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If unіverse can expand without limi𝚝 and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitationaⅼ energy with it,then is the poteոtial energy infinite? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+652 How is India preparing for wɑr against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+653 Why we do study computer fundamental in sof𝚝ware engineering.? Do we get to chose only oոe computer language when we are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+654 What is the smartest question bеsides this quеstion? Wհat are the smartest questions that you have heard? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+655 What is a good text editоr? What are the best text editor рlugins? 1 What is a good text editor? What are the best text editor plugins? 0
+656 What people who you've ոever met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+657 Hоw much weed did Bоb Marlеy smoke a day? How much weed should you smokе? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+658 What is the next number of this seqսence? 5…..1𝟕……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the seqսence? 1 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..17……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 0
+659 Which weЬsite is goоd for downloading Android (.apk) files? Android Application Development: Which software is usеd to develop APK files? 1 Which website is good for downloading Android (.apk) files? Android Application Development: Which software is used to develop APK files? 0
+660 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 0 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 1
+661 Hоw ϲould an HIV-positive pеrson have children? Wоuld you marry an HIV positive person? 1 How could an HIV-positive person have children? Would you marry an HIV positive person? 0
+662 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I stɑrt doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 0 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 1
+663 Why MS Dhоni leɑve captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 0 Why MS Dhoni leave captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 1
+664 are alieոs real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 0 are aliens real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 1
+665 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gоld Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 0 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 1
+666 Does marijuana cause canceⲅ? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 0 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 1
+667 Is there a reason why we should distract alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+668 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names composing with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+669 I am 25 year antique guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+670 What are the best interludes to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+671 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming ipad under 40,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+672 What is an deliberate track to wipe toothpaste stains from a overall without washing it? What are some orbits to wipe utmost spray stains from omelettes? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+673 What was the deadliest blitz in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+674 What are your frescoes about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+675 Pleases FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Assumes FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 1 Is FMS Delhi a good option for a MBA executive program? Is FMS a good choice for an MBA in HR? Why and why not? 0
+676 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a jail in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+677 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are essaying to make contact for graduate admission? However does contacting a professor before applying regard into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+678 Way do you close a Bank of America explanation? How can one close a bank illustration online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+679 How can I create the most popular enquiry on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 1 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+680 What are the requirements to fall president in the United States and how are the essentials different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to turn president in the United States and how are the requirements variant in France? 1 What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in Tanzania? What are the requirements to become president in the United States and how are the requirements different in France? 0
+681 " ""Who is the Adam the compositions to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 mankind member wrote the compositions to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+682 Why does a cloud lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some orbits to take good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+683 If comet is expanding without a confinement and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If mars can evolve without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+684 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Tills India preparing for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+685 Why we do study computer main in software engineering.? Exist we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+686 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest penetration on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+687 Way immeasurable clover did Bob Marley cure a day? How immeasurable weed should you fog? 1 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+688 What is the next number of this chronology? 5…..17……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the alignment? 1 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..17……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 0
+689 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the verve in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 0 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 1
+690 How could an HIV-positive indicative have babies? Would you marry an HIV positive mankind? 1 How could an HIV-positive person have children? Would you marry an HIV positive person? 0
+691 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US headmaster someday. What should I start doing? 0 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 1
+692 are sprites real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 0 are aliens real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 1
+693 Where can I buy special curry cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 0 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 1
+694 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can toasting marijuana give you lung cancer? 0 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 1
+695 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel unequaled? 0 Is there a reason why we should travel alone? What are some reasons to travel alone? 1
+696 What are some good baby miss names starting with D? What are some good baby girl appoint starting with D or H? 1 What are some good baby girl names starting with D? What are some good baby girl names starting with D or H? 0
+697 iodine am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 0 I am 25 year old guy and never had a girlfriend. Is this weird? I am 25 years old. I have never had a girlfriend. Is something wrong with me? 1
+698 What are the scoop things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 0 What are the best things to do in Hong Kong? What is the best thing in Hong Kong? 1
+699 tail you TRANSLATE these to English language? sack you translate this from Bengali to English nomenclature? 1 Can you TRANSLATE these to English language? Can you translate this from Bengali to English language? 0
+700 Which is the best punt laptop under 40k? Which is the best gambling laptop under 40,000 rs? 0 Which is the best gaming laptop under 40k? Which is the best gaming laptop under 40,000 rs? 1
+701 What is an soft way to blank toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some way to slay hard weewee stains from sweetheart? 1 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+702 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the blinking battle in history? 0 What was the deadliest battle in history? What was the bloodiest battle in history? 1
+703 What are your views about demonetisation in Bharat? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 0 What are your views about demonetisation in India? What do you think about the ban on 500 and 1000 denomination notes in India? 1
+704 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a theater in Bay Area? 0 Is it a bad time to buy a condo or a house in the Bay Area in 2017? Would 2017 be a good time to buy a house in Bay Area? 1
+705 How is vanilla educe made? How do you piss pelf cookies without vanilla elicit? 1 How is vanilla extract made? How do you make sugar cookies without vanilla extract? 0
+706 equal it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are adjudicate to make contact for graduate admission? How does adjoin a professor before applying agent into graduate admissions? 1 Is it advisable to sent your cv to a professor with whom you are trying to make contact for graduate admission? How does contacting a professor before applying factor into graduate admissions? 0
+707 How do you close a Bank of US account? How can one close a bank account online? 1 How do you close a Bank of America account? How can one close a bank account online? 0
+708 " ""Who is the XTC the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 1 " ""Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's """"Adam's Song"""" are written about?""" " ""Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to """"Adam's Song""""?""" 0
+709 Why does a rainbow lorikeet realise a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pet? What are some ways to proceeds good care of them? 1 Why does a rainbow lorikeet make a good pet? Can lorikeets be good pets? What are some ways to take good care of them? 0
+710 If universe is expanding without a limit and nighttime and vacuum get-up-and-go are created as it expands…? If universe can expatiate without limit and it creates non-white/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potentiality energy space? 0 If universe is expanding without a limit and dark and vacuum energy are created as it expands…? If universe can expand without limit and it creates dark/vacuum/gravitational energy with it,then is the potential energy infinite? 1
+711 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India fix for a war? 1 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+712 Why we do study computer primal in software engineering.? Do we sire to chose only I computer language when we are studying engineering? 1 Why we do study computer fundamental in software engineering.? Do we get to chose only one computer language when we are studying engineering? 0
+713 What is the smartest question besides this dubiousness? What are the smartest questions that you have try? 1 What is the smartest question besides this question? What are the smartest questions that you have heard? 0
+714 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest charm on your life? 0 What people who you've never met have influenced your life the most? Who are people you have never met who have had the greatest influence on your life? 1
+715 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..17……xxxvii…..eighty-nine…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 1 What is the next number of this sequence? 5…..17……37…..89…..?? What is the next number in the sequence? 0
+716 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the get-up-and-go in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 0 Are vacuum fluctuations occuring because the energy in vacuum? Are these virtual particles? Do virtual particles and energy in vacuum really exist? Can we observe them? Where? When? 1
+717 I'm going to be uranium President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 0 I'm going to be US President one day. What should I start doing now to achieve this? I'm 16 and I want to become the US president someday. What should I start doing? 1
+718 Why megabyte Dhoni lead captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 0 Why MS Dhoni leave captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 1
+719 are disaffect real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 0 are aliens real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 1
+720 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at gilt Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 0 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 1
+721 Does marijuana cause Crab? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 0 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 1
+722 How do I control my hoⲅny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+723 What causes stool colоr to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as littlе balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+724 Wha𝚝 can oոe do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 0 What can one do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 1
+725 How is air traffic controlled? How do you becоme an air traffic controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+726 What is the best self help book you have reaԁ? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+727 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Bоrough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compɑre to the London Borough of Enfield? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+728 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards Inԁia if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+729 What is the responsіbility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualіfied SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+730 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for 𝚝ensor calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+731 How do you tհank a Disneyland cas𝚝 membеr? How can I go to Disneyland with littⅼe money? 1 How do you thank a Disneyland cast member? How can I go to Disneyland with little money? 0
+732 What are the coolest Androіd hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+733 I𝚏 you received a cհeck from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you ɡet it? How can I coոtact Donald Knutհ? 1 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I contact Donald Knuth? 0
+734 Which are the best motivationaⅼ videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+735 How do I loѕe weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+736 If a die is rollеd, what is the probabіlity that the number is grеater than Ꮞ? If a die is rolled. what is the probabilіty that the number on top is a Ʒ? 1 If a die is rolled, what is the probability that the number is greater than 4? If a die is rolled. what is the probability that the number on top is a 3? 0
+737 What are the best resoսrces for learning Morse code? Wհat is Morse code? 1 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse code? 0
+738 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test workѕ? 0 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 1
+739 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 0 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 1
+740 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmoⅼogy? 0 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 1
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+742 Where can I learո to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 0 Where can I learn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 1
+743 What are majоr and defining characteristics of Americans? What are some gоod characteristics of the American culture? 1 What are major and defining characteristics of Americans? What are some good characteristics of the American culture? 0
+744 What's the best way to spend a ⅼong weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 0 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 1
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+746 What are some of the most beautiful houseѕ in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 0 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 1
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+748 Whо are the best technologу recruiters in San Diego and Orange County? Which are the best recruiters for technology executivеs in the san diego Area? 1 Who are the best technology recruiters in San Diego and Orange County? Which are the best recruiters for technology executives in the san diego Area? 0
+749 If Trump were elected, would he pardon Edward Snowden? What is Trump's take on Edward Snowden? 0 If Trump were elected, would he pardon Edward Snowden? What is Trump's take on Edward Snowden? 1
+750 What would happen if watеr disappeared from the earth? What would happen if ɑnts disappeared from the Earth? 1 What would happen if water disappeared from the earth? What would happen if ants disappeared from the Earth? 0
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+753 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you predominate your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+754 What causes stool color to represent to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as golden gears? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+755 How is air traffic controlled? How do you go an air conveyance controller? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+756 What is the best self help ledger you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+757 Enliven you need a passport to move to Jamaica from the United States? However can I move to Jamaica? 1 Do you need a passport to go to Jamaica from the United States? How can I move to Jamaica? 0
+758 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes headmaster? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 0 What will be Hillary Clinton's policy towards India if she becomes president? What will be Hilary Clinton's policy towards India if she become President? 1
+759 What is the vocation of SAP ERP key user? What is a described SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+760 Which is the best composition to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+761 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool channels for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+762 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational notches? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+763 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce pendant fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+764 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse alphabet? 1 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse code? 0
+765 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test compositions? 0 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 1
+766 Is it staid to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 0 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 1
+767 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best apocalypse for cosmology? 0 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 1
+768 Why did it take so long for NASA to find whirlpool on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 0 Why did it take so long for NASA to find water on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 1
+769 Where can I learn to invest in timbers? How can I learn more about stocks? 0 Where can I learn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 1
+770 What's the best way to spend a marathon weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 0 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 1
+771 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS locations are plying in Google Chrome? What are some answers? Why are the HTTPS sites not working? 1 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chrome? What are some solutions? Why are the HTTPS sites not working? 0
+772 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful temples around the world? 0 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 1
+773 What is the best lesson we should learn from livelihood? What's the most important lesson about life? 0 What is the best lesson we should learn from life? What's the most important lesson about life? 1
+774 If Trump were elected, would he pardon Edward Snowden? What is Trump's screen on Edward Snowden? 0 If Trump were elected, would he pardon Edward Snowden? What is Trump's take on Edward Snowden? 1
+775 What would befall if undercurrent disappeared from the earth? What would happen if ants disappeared from the Earth? 1 What would happen if water disappeared from the earth? What would happen if ants disappeared from the Earth? 0
+776 What's the easiest way to learn Java tangos? What is the easiest way to learn java programming? 0 What's the easiest way to learn Java programs? What is the easiest way to learn java programming? 1
+777 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you see your horniness? 0 How do I control my horny emotions? How do you control your horniness? 1
+778 What causes stool discolour to change to scandalmongering? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 1 What causes stool color to change to yellow? What can cause stool to come out as little balls? 0
+779 What can unity do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 0 What can one do after MBBS? What do i do after my MBBS ? 1
+780 How is air traffic controlled? How do you go an air traffic control? 1 How is air traffic controlled? How do you become an air traffic controller? 0
+781 What is the best self help Quran you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 0 What is the best self help book you have read? Why? How did it change your life? What are the top self help books I should read? 1
+782 arrange you need a passport to move to Jamaica from the United States? How can 1 relocation to Jamaica? 1 Do you need a passport to go to Jamaica from the United States? How can I move to Jamaica? 0
+783 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the life-style equate to the London Borough of Enfield? 1 What is the district of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Islington? What is the county of Edgware and how does the lifestyle compare to the London Borough of Enfield? 0
+784 What is the obligation of SAP ERP key user? What is a stipulate SAP ERP key user? 1 What is the responsibility of SAP ERP key user? What is a qualified SAP ERP key user? 0
+785 Which is the best Quran to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 0 Which is the best book to study TENSOR for general relativity from basic? Which is the best book for tensor calculus? 1
+786 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool jade for Android phones? 0 What are the coolest Android hacks and tricks you know? What are some cool hacks for Android phones? 1
+787 If you have a ascertain from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you pose it? How can I adjoin Donald Knuth? 1 If you received a check from Donald Knuth, what did you do and why did you get it? How can I contact Donald Knuth? 0
+788 Which are the unspoilt motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 0 Which are the best motivational videos? What are some of the best motivational clips? 1
+789 How do I lose slant fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 0 How do I lose weight fast? What is the best way to reduce weight fast? 1
+790 If a die is rolled, what is the probability that the number is enceinte than iv? If a die is rolled. what is the probability that the number on exceed is a iii? 1 If a die is rolled, what is the probability that the number is greater than 4? If a die is rolled. what is the probability that the number on top is a 3? 0
+791 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse cipher? 1 What are the best resources for learning Morse code? What is Morse code? 0
+792 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test sour? 0 How does an IQ test work and what is determined from an IQ test? How does IQ test works? 1
+793 Is it rubber to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 0 Is it safe to use Xiaomi mobile phones? Is it safe or unsafe to use Xiaomi Products? 1
+794 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best script for cosmology? 0 What are the best books on cosmology? Which is the best book for cosmology? 1
+795 Why did it take so long for NASA to find piddle on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 0 Why did it take so long for NASA to find water on Mars? How much chances are there that NASA already knew that there is water on Mars? 1
+796 Where can I learn to invest in descent? How can I learn more about stocks? 0 Where can I learn to invest in stocks? How can I learn more about stocks? 1
+797 What's the best way to spend a foresighted weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 0 What's the best way to spend a long weekend? How do I spend my long weekend in an effective way? 1
+798 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are knead in Google Chrome? What are some root? Why are the HTTPS sites not workings? 1 HTTP sites are not working while HTTPS sites are working in Google Chrome? What are some solutions? Why are the HTTPS sites not working? 0
+799 What are some of the most beautiful theater in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 0 What are some of the most beautiful houses in the world? Which are some of the most beautiful houses around the world? 1
+800 What is the best lesson we should learn from sprightliness? What's the most important lesson about life? 0 What is the best lesson we should learn from life? What's the most important lesson about life? 1
+801 If scoop were elected, would he pardon Edward Snowden? What is Trump's take on Edward Snowden? 0 If Trump were elected, would he pardon Edward Snowden? What is Trump's take on Edward Snowden? 1
+802 What would happen if piddle disappeared from the earth? What would happen if pismire disappeared from the Earth? 1 What would happen if water disappeared from the earth? What would happen if ants disappeared from the Earth? 0
+803 What's the easiest way to learn coffee programs? What is the easiest way to learn java programming? 0 What's the easiest way to learn Java programs? What is the easiest way to learn java programming? 1
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+555 How do people earn money from YouTube? How can I make money on YouTube? 1
+490 Is it wrong to resent my new boyfriend's BFF? How do I get a bff? 0
+694 How is duck sauce supposed to taste like? Does eBay work in Nigeria? What are the restrictions? 0
+1207 How do I apply for PPF? What is PPF? 1
+1221 How do I become faster? How do I become faster physically? 1
+573 Is it difficult to start a toy cleaning business? """What should I do our parents are refusing for marriage we are from same caste?""" 0
+61 What will happen if Donald Trump became the president of America? What will happen now that President-elect Donald Trump has won the election? 1
+1456 Would there be life on the Earth without the moon? How might life on earth be different without our moon? 1
+397 If you're smiling, does that mean you're not hurting? She said we're moving too quickly. What does that mean? What should I do? 0
+759 What are the similarities between Narendra Modi and Hafiz Saeed? I want to upload my own made music to youtube and monetize it. How do I prove to youtube that I made this music? 0
+1201 How will abolishing rs.500 and rs.1000 notes reduce corruption and identifying black money? Will banning 500 and 1000 notes can stop the black money? 1
+599 Why do we relate people to songs? So, the girl I like has a boyfriend. What good song can I listen to that relates to my situation? 0
+513 How do I enable my locked Verizon 3G iPhone? Is the iPhone 5S Verizon locked CDMA or GSM? 0
+657 From a Male Perspective, What Lingerie turns you on? Why is lingerie such a turn on for men? 0
+640 How can be less self-conscious? How can I be less self conscious? 1
+720 Which subject should I study to crack NVS PGT Biology entrance Please suggest the exams which has similar entrance syllabus as TISS NET. Since , I am only preparing for TISS NET, I would like to keep a backup. 0
+543 What are the best ways to solve a Rubik's Cube? What's the trick to a Rubik's Cube? 1
+430 How did you make it into Stanford? What was your high school life like before Stanford? """keep looking, don't settle"" its about what you really want to do in your life- by Steve jobs in his famous Stanford speech. Tell me who ever found it, how did you find it?" 0
+223 Is it possible to choose your dreams? How can I manipulate my dreams? 1
+116 How do I update my graphics drivers? How do you update the graphics driver on your computer? 0
+217 What do I do if I forgot my Apple ID and email? I forgot my Apple ID and Password, what should I do? 0
+78 Whose Economy is in better shape in 2016: Pakistan or Bangladesh? Does Pakistan hate Bangladesh? 0
+797 Why can't I upvote my own answer or comment? Why can't I upvote my own answers? 1
+1263 How do we deal with hypocrites? How can I deal with hypocrites? 1
+1037 What are the top 10 TV series one should genuinely watch? What are some good TV shows I can watch? 1
+378 Have you ever encountered any supernatural phenomenon in your life? Have you ever faced any supernatural moment in your life? 1
+614 Which are books one must read in life? What is that one novel that everybody should read in life? 1
+499 Which topics on Quora are the most popular and have the most followers? What are the 50 topics with the most followers on Quora? 1
+580 What companies are similar to razorfish? Are there companies similar to Applits? 0
+524 Who is the most annoying contestant in Bigg Boss 10 and why? How do I vote for Bigg Boss contestants? 0
+733 What is the cost of a commercial wifi deployment from say Cisco or Aruba? Why does my wifi switch from 2.4ghz to 5ghz? 0
+193 How do l see who viewed my videos on Instagram? How can I see who viewed my video on Instagram but didn't like my video? 1
+1244 What is the basis of the combination of Greek letters in naming fraternities? How are letters chosen in the Greek sorority and fraternity system? 1
+1420 How do I decrease poor eye sight? How do I get better eye sight? 1
+238 What is the difference between fat and calories? What is the difference between kilocalories and calories? 0
+478 Do animals know that they are alive? Do animals understand that plants are alive? 0
+47 are aliens real or are they fake ? Do aliens exists? 1
+585 Would an external USB 3.0 CD/DVD drive be faster than an external USB 2.0 CD/DVD drive? Does a USB 3.0 port charge devices faster than a USB 2.0 when used with the same cable? 0
+1195 Why is the Indian government afraid of the truth by banning the Australia journalist report on India and China war in 1962 for over 50 years? Why has India banned the Australia journalist’s report from publishing on the true India and China war in 1962 for over 50 years? 1
+407 How does it feel not to love someone knowing that they truly love you? How do you know that you love someone? 0
+685 What is Quora doing to grow its user base? How does Quora plan on growing its user base? 1
+515 Is platinum highly reactive? Is platinum metal very reactive? 1
+688 How is technology changing the culture of Switzerland? How does technology change culture? 0
+771 How do I gain weight in a healthy way? How can gain my weight? 1
+572 I have had oral sex only and I'm past my period due date. What could have possibly happened? What can cause a woman's period to be late? 0
+703 Do you covet what you cannot have? Do you covet fame? 0
+992 What is neuro linguistic programming? What is Neuro Linguistic programming (NLP)? What are its uses? 1
+144 Can a F1 student visa holder become a Uber driver in USA? Can I drive for Uber with my H1-B work visa or F1 student visa in the US? 1
+131 How can I stop myself from watching too much of porn? How shall I stop watching porn? 1
+1288 What if Adam and Eve didn't eat of the tree of good and evil? What if Adam and Eve didn't eat the apple? 1
+409 What are the trends in mobile technology of 2016? What are the trends in mobile technology of 2015? 0
+704 Where can I donate my organs? How do we donate organs? 0
+1314 How was the KVPY 2016 SX stream? How difficult was KVPY SX 2016? 1
+98 What will happen to the next Star Wars movies after Carrie Fisher's death? What will Carrie Fisher's death mean for the next Star Wars movies? 1
+292 Selena Gomez (actor, musician): Did you like it when she and Justin Beiber broke up? How can you look at someone's private Instagram account without following them? 0
+194 Why is that the sky is so blue? Why is the sky is blue? 1
+248 Which is the best institute in Bangalore for IEEE final year projects? What is the best concept in cloud computing for a final year project (IEEE)? 0
+696 What are the ways to earn money while studying? How can I earn money during college? 1
+710 What is the difference between HTML and XHTML? What are the key differences between HTML & XHTML? 1
+1276 What are some life-changing, must read books? What are some must read non-fiction books? 1
+66 Is PlatePlay available in Barcelona? Wher is Barcelona? 0
+303 What does Hillary Clinton think of high-skill immigration? What is Hillary Clinton’s stance on high skilled immigration? 1
+438 What is the funniest joke you ever heard? Tell a joke that the funniest you have heard? 1
+87 What is a good solar panel installation provider near Lemon Cove, California CA? What is a good solar panel installation provider near Angels Camp, California CA? 0
+358 How can I stop the urge to masturbate? How do stop doing masturation? 1
+6 "What does a good answer on Quora look like? What does it mean to ""be helpful""?" How do you write a good answer on Quora? 1
+189 What will be Barack Obama's legacy? Based on what we know now, what will Barack Obama's historical legacy be? 1
+433 Is onion juice mixed shampoo good for hAir growth? Is onion juice helpful for hair growth? 1
+1086 How is career important in our life? How is our career important in our life? 1
+1412 Do stiffer gun control laws reduce or increase gun violence? Would more gun control laws reduce gun deaths? 1
+505 Why is Quora so popular? Why is Quora not that popular at Stanford? 0
+1427 If you are traveling in a car going 60mph with a fly inside the car, is the fly traveling 60mph? Why does a mosquito fly normally inside my car while im driving at 70kph? 1
+667 What is the best specialization for ECE students to do an MS? What are the best courses to do MS for an ECE background student? 1
+451 How does sex for the first time feel like? How does having sex feel for the first time? 1
+287 What is the procedure to get license as government contractor for mechanical engineer in Maharashtra? How can one get a general contractor license in New Jersey? 0
+586 Any advice for Tag Management regarding e-commerce site ? Do you know of any e-commerce dedicated for schools? 0
+705 How do element atoms bond to form a compound mloecules? How do atoms join together to form molecules? 0
+532 What is the cheapest price for which I can glenfiddich 1L in delhi ncr and where? What are the cheapest self-driven cars for hire in Delhi NCR? 0
+686 Is a 13 cm penis considered small? I am 20 and my penis is 13 cm. is it considered small and will it grow bigger? 1
+1229 How do you feel when someone upvotes your answer on Quora? How does it feel to see upvotes to your answer on Quora? 1
+643 Where can I find French news shows with English subtitles? Can you upgrade iPad 2 from 16gb to 32gb? 0
+448 What is a implosive orgasm? Can a man has an implosive orgasm? 0
+100 Which kind of fit can we say of pen and their opener (cap)? How do I scale/fit a tablet pen to a canvas? 0
+346 Will I grow taller from 5'2 to 5'6 at age of 18? what will I do? Can you grow taller at the age of 17? 0
+531 What is your review of K. Bhagyaraj Tamil Movies? What is your review of Tamil Movies That Challenged the Stereotypes of Their Time? 0
+592 What is the criteria to get into Loyola College? What is so special about Loyola College? 0
+198 How can I learn English well in a short time? How can I learn English in a short time? 1
+1204 What is the value of human life? What are the values of life? 1
+552 Should i updrade cards upto level 9 only in clash royale? I am going to be townhall 9 in 3hrs in clash of clans. I have 400000 elixer and 300000 gold. How should I proceed? 0
+81 Why didn't Ned Stark bring more men to the Tower of Joy? Why did Ned Stark go to the Tower of Joy with so few men? Why not bring a small guard (say 20 more men) of loyal and discreet northerners? 1
+725 Is there an app that notifies website visitor through a widget that someone recently purchased a product? Recently I had purchased a product from an online shopping website (Amazon). After that incident, I am followed by an annoying advertisement of various shopping sites on that product in each and every website I visit. How did all the websites I visits know about my interest in that product? 0
+644 What are some tips to get the best airline ticket prices? What are some of the best hacks to buy cheap airline tickets? 0
+297 How is school changing in the 21st century in Finland? How is school changing in the 21st century in China? 0
+331 Is Rupert Murdoch Jewish? Who is Rupert Murdoch? 0
+269 How do I become a professional wingsuit pilot? How does one become a pilot for an airline? 0
+147 Is it healthy for dogs to eat bones? Is it safe to feed my dog cooked ham bones? 0
+280 Is it possible to start from level 0 and score 500+ in NEET in 4 months? How do I prepare for AIPMT with 3-4 months remaining? 0
+304 What is the mechanism of letter of credit? How do I get a loan with a letter of credit from another bank? 0
+511 How can I stop watching porn videos? What should I do to stop watching porn completely? 1
+71 Will overstaying my visit visa with 3 months affect my spouse visa application? Will overstaying my UK visit visa with 3 months affect my UK spouse visa application? 0
+316 How should I get a grip on myself? How do I get grip on physics? 0
+611 How do I manage money in manipal? What are some good ways of managing your money? 0
+375 What is the difference between economic profit and normal profit? What is the difference between economic profit and accounting profit? 0
+633 What are the pros and cons of online shopping ? What are the pros & cons of online shopping? 1
+719 Is cocaine kosher for Passover? Are 5-Hour Energy drinks kosher for Passover? 0
+1230 What exactly are the Illuminati? What is illuminati? What does it do? 1
+112 Whom did you target as audience for the initial TED talks? How do I target B2B audience in LinkedIn? 0
+1282 What is UPI - Unified Payment Interface? Can someone enlighten me on national payment corporation of India's initiative on Unified Payment Interface? 1
+320 What content do people want to see in articles and on what topics? What is the one thing people do not want to see in a public school? 0
+646 How do I unsubscribe from all email? How do I unsubscribe from emails? 1
+1078 What type of programming languages should I learn to be a successful web developer? What programming languages should I learn to become a good web developer including both front end and back end? 1
+96 Where can I get a consistent high quality service for commercial cleaning in Bangalore? What are the lowest fee universities for ms in australia? 0
+1190 What are Hindus collectively doing wrong? What is it that we as Indian Hindus are collectively doing wrong? 1
+190 Why do so many people hate Hilary Clinton? What are the reasons that people dislike Hillary Clinton? 1
+1377 How can we recover our Gmail password online? I do not remember my password to my Gmail account, how can I recover my account? 1
+655 Have the Ancient Incans been scientifically tested? Have the Ancient Chaldeans been scientifically tested? 1
+1181 Who are the people with the most followers on Quora? Who is the most followed person on Quora? 1
+632 Is Donald Trump capable of running a country? Is Donald Trump capable of running a country even though he does not have the following? 1
+608 What are the disadvantages of masturbation for boys? What are the disadvantages of not masturbating? 0
+593 Why don't I get the new user interface on Quora? Why do new users on Quora get an updated interface while the old users don't? 0
+359 Beome billionare i. 23 years? Some Temples in India are holding loads of cash, what will be effect after demonetization? 0
+88 Who is your favorite Prison Break character? Who is the best looking actor in Prison Break? 0
+538 What is your earliest childhood memory? What is your earliest childhood memory that you can recall? 1
+1306 Who exactly is successful? What exactly is success? 1
+739 "What does it mean if tatkal passport aplication status shows ""under review at regional passport office"" since the very first day?" """Passport application is under review at Regional Passport Office."" Can any one advice me about the next step as its already 15 days now?" 0
+102 Design a server architecture for serving Google maps images? Why is Austria not part of Google Street View? 0
+69 What do other countries think of Bosnia and Herzegovina? Why are Bosnia and Herzegovina one country? 0
+545 How do I connect my iPhone to a Samsung Smart TV? How do I connect iPhone 6s to Samsung smart TV? 0
+645 My ideal girl/boy is out of my reach; should I settle for what I can get? My ideal girl is out of my reach. Should I settle for what I can get? 1
+209 How can I stop eating junk and processed food addiction and stay healthy? How do I stop my cravings for junk food? 1
+400 What is capital reduction? What is capital reduction account? 1
+386 An adult who doesn't age gets stuck 2000 years in the past. How could he/she survive throughout history to reach today? How could Quicksilver be an adult in the X Men: Days of Future Past movie? 0
+711 What are some of the common mistakes made by candidates in IIT-JEE entrance exams? What are Common Preparation Mistakes of IIT JEE Advanced? 0
+414 "Why do some writers get upset when people spell ""you"" as ""u""?" "Why do people get upset if you refer to a black person as ""colored""?" 0
+27 How can I create the most popular question on Quora? Which are the most popular questions on Quora presently that also create the most discussions? 0
+260 What are the best techniques for off-page SEO? What are the best techniques used in Off Page SEO? 1
+540 If I like someone's picture in Facebook and then unlike it will there be any notification in Facebook disclosing me? How can I unlike all Facebook pages? 0
+1356 What are the best job boards to recruit in the Bay Area for retail jobs? What are the top job boards in the Bay Area for retail? 1
+203 How does a pussy taste? What does pussy smell like? 0
+638 Do professional soccer players masturbate? Do all soccer players masturbate? 1
+221 Is our PM Modi doing the correct thing with 500 and 1000 Rs notes? What do you think about ban on Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes? 1
+722 Are predictions of the future based on the present too much? Are predictions of the future too rooted in the present? 1
+343 What's the best way to learn how to sing? How can I learn the ability to sing? 1
+1300 Do people love the smell of their own farts? Why do people like the smell of their own farts? 1
+672 Which are best management colleges in Lucknow? Which is the best management college in Lucknow? 1
+498 What does surgical strike means? What do you mean by surgical strike? 1
+153 Is literally infinite number of unique human DNAs possible? What is the maximum number of genetically unique individuals that human genome allows? 1
+492 What is a good first programming language to learn? What is the best programming language for learning programming from scratch? 1
+664 How many 12 digit numbers have the sum of digits as 4? How many 12 digits number have the sum of 4? 1
+472 Is functional medicine a scam? Is Fuckbook a scam? 0
+225 """How to jailbreak my iPhone 5 ?""" Should I jailbreak my iPhone 6? 0
+355 Who will win war between Russia and US? If USA goes to war against Russia tomorrow, who would be likely to win in the end, if any? 1
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+1065 When should I start preparing for SSC CGL 2017? How should I start preparing for SSC CGL 2017? 1
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+483 In Dragonball super why does supreme Kai(shin) and kibito kai are shown as separate? Do I need to watch Dragonball GT before Dragonball Super? 0
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+929 Who won the first Clinton-Trump debate? And why? Who won the First Presidential Debate of 2016? 1
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+1083 Have you seen Bigfoot? Have you ever seen Bigfoot? 1
+1166 What is the best laptop under INR 30,000? What are the best laptops available under INR 30000 (30k)? 1
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+156 Jim Morrison: What is so great about Jim Morrison? What are some rare facts about Jim Morrison? 1
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+1283 How would you weigh a jet plane without using scales? How would you weigh a plane without scales? 1
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+689 What is a spiritual way of life? What is spiritual life? 0
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+468 What is the breakdown of tasks performed by Taskrabbit among all the offered categories? Is there a site like TaskRabbit? 0
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+723 Should I join the Marines? If so, why? How do you join the Marines? 0
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+567 What is your review of The Big Bang Theory (TV series)? What is it like to work on the set of The Big Bang Theory (TV series)? 0
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+1089 How does it feel being raped? Have you been raped? 1
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+717 How big is a whale? How big is a dolphin? 0
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+145 What was first word spoken by human? What is the first word ever spoken? 1
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+553 Do we regret the stuff we didn't do? Should we regret or not? 0
+806 What would happen if the people disappeared in Earth? What would happen if all humans suddenly disappeared from our planet? 1
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+279 How successful was the Delhi's Odd-even plan? "Would the ""odd even""policy of delhi govt. efficiently work in India?" 0
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+502 What is the advantage of demonetization of Indian currency? Is Modi’s decision of demonetization of currency a bad decision and proving to be a disaster for the Indians and Indian economy? 0
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+518 Are electrons made from quarks? Are electrons made of quarks, what are they made of? 1
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+128 How can I expand my IQ? What can I do to increase my IQ? 1
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+578 How did you meet your significant other? How did you meet your current significant other? 1
+445 Is it difficult to jailbreak iOS 7? Can you jailbreak iOS 7? 1
+789 What is it like to be interviewed for a job by Bill Gates? How is it to be interviewed for a job by Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg? 1
+554 Why should I study biotechnology? Where should I study biotechnology? 0
+748 Who is most likely to start world war three? So as of now, who is most likely to start a MAJOR world war? 1
+368 How do I improve leadreship skills? How can we improve learning skills? 0
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+569 What is your new year resolution for 2017 or goal for 2017? What are your new year resolutions’2017? 1
+142 What is JIRA used for? What is the best way to use Basecamp and Jira together? 0
+612 What are the best ways to learn Java? How can I learn Java in a week? 0
+1311 In layman's terms, what is an EM Drive? How does it work? Robert Frost: In layman's terms, could you explain NASA's EM drive? Also does it have any relation to actual warp drive? 1
+337 Are non-compete clauses enforceable for physicians? Are non-compete clauses enforceable in India? 0
+356 What is the most evil country in the world stage, not because of its reputation, but because of its actions? What is the most annoying country in the world? Why? 0
+889 Why didn’t Bernie supporters flock to Jill Stein's campaign after he endorsed Clinton? Why have Bernie Sanders supporters not rallied around Jill Stein? 1
+201 What should I do to make life worth living? What makes life worth living? 1
+463 Is Singapore its own country? Is Singapore a country? 1
+635 Is Dangal the best movie of Aamir Khan? Which do you think are the best movies of Aamir Khan? 0
+485 If we prevent people with low IQ from reproducing, would humans eventually evolve to be smarter? How common is it for physicists to find writing papers easier than reading papers? 0
+340 How can I stop my hair fall? How can a teenager reduce hair fall? 1
+575 How do I prevent YouTube from increasing my ping? How do I lower Internet ping when using youtube? 0
+226 What does it feel like to be eaten alive by a Microraptor? What does it feel like to be eaten alive by a Ornithischia? 0
+662 Can I use the simple past tense instead of the present perfect tense in these sentences? When should I use the present perfect tense rather than the simple past tense? For instance, “I have eaten,” instead of “I ate?” 0
+1171 Why do people ask so many Googleable questions on Quora? Why do people bother to ask questions on Quora they could just google to get the answer? 1
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+1010 What are the best alternatives to democracy? What are some promising alternatives for democracy? 1
+1200 What’s it like working at Google? What is it like to work at Google? 1
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+1143 How is your hostel life? How's hostel life? 1
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+641 How many characters or people are mentioned in the Bible? Why is Mary not mentioned much in the Bible? 0
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+631 How to reset an iPhone? How do you restore a locked iPhone? 0
+650 How big is the Death Star? What's the difference between the first Death Star and the second Death Star? 0
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+380 Does Jane Austen favor education over nature as formative of a person's character in Pride and Prejudice? Why? In Pride and Prejudice, are the Jane Austen privileges education over nature as the formative of a person's character? 1
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+935 What are some of the best jokes you've ever heard? What is the funniest joke you ever heard? 1
+818 How can we have fellowship with God? How can I have fellowship with God? 1
+761 How do I hack or spy on someone's WhatsApp conversation? How can I hack someone's whatsapp account and change their wallpaper on my phone? 1
+1182 What exactly is digital art? What are the digital arts? 1
+749 Why are there not liens on all of Trump's holdings, with all of the contractors he's stiffed? What science is behind the RegenX AD Cream? 0
+263 Why do we forget dreams so quickly? Why do we forget our dreams so quickly? 1
+293 Why making a Time Machine is Impossible? Can the idea of time machine be ever achieved in real? 1
+496 What's it to like to be a conference organizer? What is a conference? 0
+249 What a ghost can do? What is a ghost? 0
+170 Is it safe to pick up an Australian Huntsman spider? Is the Huntsman spider common in United States? 0
+564 Where can I get proper training for tratak meditation in Delhi? Meditation: I am doing Tratak on the third eye. It has been more than two months. Suddenly I am feeling a mild pain in head which is consistent since last few days. Is it normal or should I consider visiting a doctor? 0
+341 Since I stopped eating meat my skin cleared up, I feel better, and have more energy. Why? I thought meat was good for us. Where do carnivores get energy from since they only eat meat and no carbs? 0
+656 How do I abort a baby within a month? What is the best way to abort a baby of one month? 1
+184 Can Fast and Furious 7 gross $1 billion worldwide? Will Furious 7 be the first movie in the franchise to gross a billion dollars? 1
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+653 Does cannabis oil cure cancer? Or are the sellers hoaxing? How true is it that cannabis can cure cancer? 1
+1302 Can anybody change the outcome of the election to let Donald Trump lose-when he won on December 19th? In reality can anybody change the outcome to let Donald Trump lose, since he won on December 19th? 1
+1158 How do I get best thing out of waste? What is the best thing to do out of waste? 1
+930 What are some mind-blowing car technology gadgets that exist in 2016 that most people don't know about? What are the most advanced car gadgets that people don't know about yet? 1
+561 Do you think time travel is possible? Is it possible to travel time with real life? 1
+204 Which college is the best in trivandrum for electrical engineering? Which are the best colleges for electrical engineering? 0
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+362 Have you ever found out your friend doesn't want you to be better than him/her? Men : Would you feel conned if you found out your girlfriend had plastic surgery even if you weren't planning to have kids with her? 0
+396 What is the future of journalism? What is the future of American journalism? 0
+647 How long should I charge my new phone before the first use (a 3000 mAh Li-ion battery)? How long should I charge a new phone before the first use? 0
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+1320 What are the best ways to wash a baseball cap? What is the best way to clean a baseball cap? 1
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+699 How can I slowly lose weight? How do I lose weight? 1
+871 What's worse for our health: smoking shisha or vaping? What's worse smoking cigarettes or vaping? 1
+389 How do you get rid of little red bugs in bed? How can I get rid of bed bugs? 1
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+473 Is f.lux useful? What is a VGA port used for on a laptop? 0
+618 What are the best online sites to learn computer programming? What are the best online programming courses for advanced and intermediate programming? 1
+1471 What are some ways to cash a check? How do I cash a check? 1
+459 What are the advantages of a wireless laptop adapter? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a wireless network adapter? 1
+1393 What are the top five places in San Francisco to get a vegetarian meal for under $10? What are the top five places in San Francisco to get a meal for under $10? 1
+1255 Why do people ask question on Quora that can be easily and definitively answered by Googling? Why do so many people ask things on Quora that they could just as easily Google? 1
+1360 What makes you feel so proud of yourself? What makes you feel so proud? 1
+1284 How do I get Mac Donalds franchise? How do I get INOX Franchise? 1
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+1289 What are the best books for IIT JAM math and what is the best strategy for preparation? What are the best books for preparation of IIT JAM mathematics? 1
+1466 Which phone should I buy under 15k? What is the best phone I can get for below 15k? 1
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+277 How do you start a private equity firm? How do I start a successful private equity firm? 1
+230 What are 10 shocking facts about Ancient Rome? Did Ancient Rome know anything about America? 0
+718 How do reversing entries simplify record keeping? What is it used for? How do reversing entries simplify record keeping? 1
+188 Do most South Americans support Brazil or Argentina's people? "What do South Americans such as Brazilian or Venezuelan mean by they are ""a warm people""?" 0
+559 How good is computer science at VIT? What is resource partitioning? What are its functions? 0
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+1337 What is a sure way to commit suicide? What's the absolute easiest way to commit suicide? 1
+387 What can hamsters eat besides hamster food? Can hamsters eat peanuts? Are they harmful for them in any way? 1
+1246 Is mechanical engineering the right choice for girls? Is mechanical engg right choice for a girl? 1
+1262 I want to invest Rs 20,000 in mutual fund. Which mutual fund is best to invest? I've decided to invest monthly 5k in mutual fund. Which is the best mutual fund available right now? 1
+172 Why collision is an issue in a random access but not in controlled access? How zippers works? 0
+133 What will be the effect of banning 500 and 1000 Rs notes on real estate sector in India? Can we expect sharp fall in prices in short/long term? What will the real estate look like now after the 500 and 1000 scraping? 1
+1071 "What is the meaning of the word ""arbitrary""?" What does the word arbitrary mean? 1
+487 What are your views on India banning 500 and 1000 notes? In what way it will affect Indian economy? How will the ban of 1000 and 500 rupee notes affect the Indian economy? 1
+146 What is labour? What is labour business? 0
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+754 What kind of things do old people like? What do old people do? 1
+716 What is the thing you most regret doing? What are the things you regret not doing? 0
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+123 When and how did you become an atheist? When did you become an atheist? 1
+114 How did you learn another language? Why shouldn't you learn another language? 0
+1286 What is funniest joke you've ever heard? What is the most funny joke you have ever heard? 1
+530 Why is the government taking defence steps as political propaganda? How are in-house design teams structured? 0
+1481 How do I earn more money through internet/online? What are the easy ways to earn money online? 1
+1364 Are love and sex two different things for men? Are love and sex are different things for boys? 1
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+583 What is Jan lokapal bill? Which country is the most geographically located to become a superpower other than china and india? 0
+411 Which is your favorite Indian (Girl/Boy) name? Why? How can Malcolm Glazer be supported by the Manchester United's fan? 0
+237 What were the major contributions of the political leaders during WW1, and how are the compared to the ones during the Second World War? Who were the leaders during WW1, and how are they compared to the leaders during other major armed conflicts? 0
+544 What should I do to improve my English ? How can I improve my communication skill and English proficiency? 1
+323 What do Indian people think about Nepal? What do Chinese people think about Nepal and Nepalese? 0
+1268 I used a fake email and phone number for Snapchat and I forgot my password how can I get it back? What do you do if you can't remember your email or password to you snapchat account? 1
+1222 What motivates people with technical experience to answer questions on Quora? What motivates you to answer Quora questions? 1
+679 How can I get a complete list of all old Gmail accounts in my name? I can't remember all the info of my Gmail accounts. How can I find out the list of Gmail accounts that I've oppened? 1
+934 What is the process for migrating to another engineering college under Pune University in second year? What is the procedure/conditions for changing my engineering college after the first year under the Pune University? 1
+235 What is the need for socket programming, and what are its advantages? Why do we need Internet sockets? 0
+687 How do I find Best SEO Company in Delhi? Which will be the best SEO company in Delhi NCR to optimize my website on Top? 1
+405 How does one get out of a submarine in depth, without the inflow of water inside it? Why does a submarine implode at a certain depth, but some marine life can live on the ocean floor in the deepest oceans without being crushed? 0
+598 How do I get into NYU journalism? How did you get into NYU? 0
+1134 Is there any way to increase height after age of 20? Is it possible to increase the body height after 20? 1
+654 What would you like to achieve in 5 years from now? Only you know the world is about to explode in 5 years, what would you do? 0
+382 What is the property tax rate in Granville, Ohio? How is it compared to the one of Texas? What is the property tax rate in Granville, Ohio? How is it compared to the one of Vermont? 0
+726 Which raw materials are needed for photosynthesis? Is raw material a direct material or factory overhead? 0
+283 How was Chinese and Japanese look before the nuclear attack? How was Chinese and Japanese look like before the nuclear attack? 1
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+541 How do I find saved draft in Quora? How do I delete all my saved drafts on Quora? 0
+562 A mole of football fields could cover the surface of how many moons? How hot is the surface of the moon? 0
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+692 What is the difference between original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court in India? What is the first and second appeals on civil matters in Appellate jurisdiction of high court? 0
+130 Did Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, who is said to have built the Taj Mahal, marry Mumtaz Mahal after killing her first husband? I am missing my first husband a lot after marrying to my second husband, how can I overcome this? 0
+700 What's the best way to get 1000+ likes for a Facebook page without spending any money? How can we promote facebook page without spending money? 1
+326 What brand of socks is this? What brand of socks are these? 0
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+436 Will the new SAT be harder than the Current SAT? How do I compare the new SAT with the old SAT? 0
+539 What is a healthy diet for people with ADHD? What does a healthy diet consist of? 0
+207 What is the property tax rate in Granville, Ohio? How is it compared to the one of Massachusetts? What is the property tax rate in Granville, Ohio? How is it compared to the one of California? 0
+1433 How can we put out the sun? How would you put out the sun? 1
+872 Research is to see what everybody has seen and to think what nobody has thought is this true? Research is to see what everybody has seen and to think what nobody has thought, is this true? 1
+1185 What is the expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm? What is an intuitive explanation for the expectation maximization (EM) algorithm? 1
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+0 Why are African-Americans so beautiful? Why are hispanics so beautiful? 0
+682 Is it unprofessional to include a brief list of influential people at the bottom of your resume? Should you list a 3.1 GPA on your resume? 0
+469 Anybody willing to do online group study for cfa level 1 exam 2015? Let me know How can I join Whatsapp group of CFA level 1 aspirants? 1
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+721 I studied at a law school, but I didn't study a Juris Doctor. If I pass a bar exam, can I work for a law firm as a lawyer? What is London weather like and how does it compare to other European cities? 0
+1215 "How do I send a Google form without making the users ""request access"" to view it?" "How do I send a Google form without making the users ""request access"" to view?" 1
+958 How cold can the Gobi Desert get, and how do its average temperatures compare to the ones in the Registan Desert? How cold can the Gobi Desert get, and how do its average temperatures compare to the ones in the Simpson Desert? 1
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+982 Why does my pee smell like fish? Why does urine smell like fish? 1
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+197 What does Quora mean? Does Quora stand for QUestion OR Answer? 1
+329 Why has Quora banned my real name account as fake? Why does Quora believe my name is fake? 1
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+446 How does cigarette smoke affect you? Why is the word scared used in this time? 0
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+912 Do you think Arijit Singh is an overrated singer? Is Arijit Singh overrated? 1
+659 Why do poor people become poorer and the rich get richer? Why do the rich become richer and the poor become poorer? 1
+519 What does surgical strike mean? What is the meaning of surgical strike? 1
+367 Can we have kids with the following blood group combination: o-(Male) and o+ (female)? Can we have kids with the following blood group combination - AB+ (male) and O- (female)? 0
+707 What are the similarities between monocot and dicot flowers? What country can Singapore win a war against? 0
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+744 What's Home Depot's return/exchange policy? What's Home Depot's return/exchange policy on appliances? 1
+503 Were the Clintons paid by the Clinton Foundation? What does the Clinton Foundation do? 0
+560 What does a civil engineer do? How does civil engineering work? 1
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+684 Why is bedwetting (enuresis) associated with psychopathy? Which options, other than bedwetting alarms, exist to treat bedwetting (enuresis), in a healthy 6 year old? 0
+902 How much one can earn from YouTube? How much money do you earn by posting a video on YouTube? 1
+394 Is pride an inherent trait in all humans? What are inherent traits that all humans possess? 0
+741 Is it bad for health to eat eggs every day? Is it healthy to eat a tomato every day? 1
+892 How do I become rich? How do I get rich? 1
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+3 Why are people so obsessed with having a girlfriend/boyfriend? How can a single male have a child? 0
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+1486 What do you understand by the concept of conservatism? Why is it also called the concept of prudence? What do you understand by the concept of conservatism? Why is it also called the concept of prudence? Why is it not applied as strongly today as it used to be in the Past? 1
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+732 Why hasn't the KTM 125 Duke launched in India yet? Has KTM Duke 125 launched in India or is it going to be launched in 2016? 0
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+547 What are the unit economics of the iPad? What is unit economics? 0
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+1147 Where can I get very cost-effective envelope printing service in Sydney? Where can I get very professional and reliable envelope printing service in Sydney? 1
+737 How do I get my startup funded? How can I get funding for my startups? 1
+1196 How do I sign out of auora? How do I log out on Quora? 1
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+546 Robert Frost: Do they train astraunauts of what to do in situations where astraunauts may find themselve alone like in the movie Gravity? Three situations were not scientifically accurate in gravity movie? 0
+624 "Why is right ""right"" and wrong ""wrong""?" What is right and what is wrong? 0
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+1209 What are the differences between a single and double action pistol? How do double action and semi automatic pistols differ? 1
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+1464 How do I place my first question on Quora? How do you post question in Quora? I posted many but rejected. 1
+140 Which sentence is correct ?and why? Which sentence is correct? 0
+747 Which is the best course for digital marketing? Which is the best institute to learn digital marketing (job oriented) in India? 1
+959 Online gaming with IRL friends is more fun. Why do you play with randoms? Playing Dota2 with IRL friends is more fun. Why do you play with randoms? 1
+371 How do I buy a bitcoin? How do I buy Bitcoins? 1
+1273 What is Modernism? What are some characteristics? What is modernism and what are some characteristics? 1
+370 What do you hate on Quora? What is the one thing you hate about Quora? 1
+1178 What's your favorite James Bond film? What is your favorite James Bond movie and why? 1
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+1404 How much an income tax officer earns by all means? What is the salary of an income tax officer? 1
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+527 What is the meaning of imperialism? What is the definition of imperialism? 1
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+665 M audio nova and samson c03 which is best? M audio nova and samson c03 which one is best? 1
+582 What I can sell on amazon.in? What can I sell on Amazon? 0
+265 What is the best category to monetize in the iOS App Store? Is the mind largely a recursive phenomena? What are the arguments for and against the mind being a recursive structure? 0
+1336 What is the best date to register on online dating? Which online dating site is the best for single people? 1
+752 Is eating bread good for health? Why is bread bad for your health? 1
+729 How do I stop my mother-in-law from visiting and staying for long durations without being rude and inappropriate? My mother-in-law takes over the kitchen when she comes to visit. How can I politely tell her it is not her house? 0
+160 Is Jesus the only way to God? Do Christians believe that Jesus is the only way to reach God? 0
+120 In Windows 10, how do you change file association back to unknown program? How do you go from Windows Insider Program Back to Windows 10? 0
+37 What is a good text editor? What are the best text editor plugins? 0
+107 I love programming, but I get bored quickly. How do I have fun while programming? I want to learn advanced Java. What are some suggestions for some free online advanced Java course providers or free advanced Java tutorials? 0
+105 What is an analogy for a smooth ER? What is an analogy for smooth ER? 1
+307 Is it possible to increase height after 22 years of age? What is the reason my height growth stopped? 0
+1479 What are some good arguments against the existence of God? What are the scientific arguments against the existence of God? 1
+360 Why did the US invade Iraq in 2003? What led to the US invading Iraq in 2003? 1
+698 Is there a chance for anyone on Quora to have 1 billion views or more than that? Why can't I post more than 1 question per day in Quora? 0
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+477 What is a good inpatient drug and alcohol rehab center near Richmond County GA? Which is a good inpatient drug and alcohol rehab center near Washington County GA? 0
+373 Can I earn money from an offline app? How do I earn money from an app? 0
+1031 What products should I use to get rid of acne quickly? How do I get rid of my acne and get nice skin? 1
+1224 Why does a current carrying conductor produce a magnetic field around it? Why does a current-carrying conductor always have magnetic field around it? 1
+444 How can I have my users subscribe to my mailing list by entering their phone number? Our Constant Contact mailing list has been hit by spam subscribers. How does a list become corrupted like this? How do we stop it/fix it? 0
+1067 How can one enter into universities of Germany? How do I apply for universities in Germany? 1
+566 What is space? What is dark energy? What is dark matter? 0
+961 What is the scope for MBA operations management in India? What are the prospects of Operations Management in India? 1
+309 When Is the Earth more protected from the Sun solar wind or EM radiation, summer or autumn? Is the Earth magnetic field always face the Sun the same way as its circulate around? 0
+1011 Who among the famous people in India have a verified profile on Quora? What are the verified profiles of known people from India on Quora? 1
+1241 What is your New Years Resolution? What is your new year resolution? 1
+1317 Why does music evoke emotion? Why does music cause emotion? 1
+589 Hackers: How can I get started with hacking? How do I start hacking? 1
+289 How can I continue to improve my English? How can I improve fluency in English? 1
+471 "Why does Viber say I was ""Last online yesterday"" when I don't go on Viber even though my phone has the app?" Does Viber go offline when you lock your phone or when you're disconnected from your Wi-Fi/mobile data? 0
+1213 Is Deadpool overrated? Why is Deadpool so overrated? 1
+398 How is the price of real estate determined? How do I price real estate products? 0
+1105 Why does the sun rise in the east and set in the west but not the north and south? Why does the Sun rise in the East and set in the West? 1
+24 Does a RainTPL syntax extension for Sublime Text exist? Where can I download it? How do I hide the find/replace bar in Sublime Text 2? 0
+1120 How did you exactly break up from your ex? Why and how did you break up with her/him? 1
+661 How do I migrate my Clash royale account from one Google Play ID to another? How do I migrate my Clash of Clans account from one Google Play ID to another? 0
+628 Where can I learn to become a professional full stack Javascript Developer? What is the best way to become a full stack javascript developer for a newbie? 0
+103 How do I know Jesus is talking to me? How do you know Jesus is the only way to heaven? 0
+629 What are some examples of cognitive dissonance in football? What are some examples of cognitive dissonance on the internet? 0
+985 Is it possible to change India's name into Hindustan or Bharath? Should India change its name to Bharat/Hindustan? 1
+325 How much more difficult is it to build a startup with a single founder versus having two founders? How do I find good technical co-founders? 0
+1261 What is a goood answer to 'Why should I not hire you?' "What is the best answer of ""Convince me not to Hire you""?" 1
+218 What is an accurate way to calculate your IQ? What's the most accurate way to test my IQ? 1
+1328 How can one break free of pornographic addiction? How do I break free of a pornographic addiction? 1
+714 What's the best way to conclude a Group Discussion in a placement drive? In a group discussion, what is the difference between 'summarizing' and 'concluding' in the end? 0
+65 Why don't people just shoot Captain America below the shield? Why did everyone have issue accepting Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, no one had an issue when Bucky took up the shield? 0
+464 What was the state of Osama's health just before he was killed? Why was SEAL Team 6 (DEVGRU) chosen over Delta Force (1st SFOD-D) for the Abbottabad operation? 0
+1138 How do I make money by doing affiliate marketing? How much money can you make doing affiliate marketing? 1
+751 How do I lose fat from my legs? How do I reduce body fat properly? 0
+39 How much weed did Bob Marley smoke a day? How much weed should you smoke? 0
+168 What is the best way to move to another country? How do I move to a country with another language? 0
+46 Why MS Dhoni leave captaincy of ODI & T-20? Why does M.S Dhoni left captaincy for ODI and T20? 1
+435 What documents do I need when I pitch venture capitalists or angel investors? Where can I find investors if I have a good Idea? 0
+600 How do I ask a question on this? How do I ask a question? 0
+486 Are women monogamous by nature and men polygamous by nature? Are Saudi Arabian men mostly polygamous or monogamous? 0
+14 What is an easy way to clean toothpaste stains from a shirt without washing it? What are some ways to remove hard water stains from dishes? 0
+709 How many engineers are there at Postmates? How many engineers pass out every year in Switzerland? 0
+404 How bad is pollution in Taiwan? Where is the air pollution in Hong Kong that is supposed to be bad? 0
+1385 What kind of projects should I push to GitHub? What kind of projects can I upload in Github? 1
+663 How can I earn money part time online? How can I earn money easily online? 1
+335 Was Christopher condent a real historic pirate? Is it selfish to cut off people I do not trust and like? 0
+525 How do I know how to be a man, and do the right thing? How can I do the right thing? 0
+136 Is it worth it to pay for PhD from my pocket? Is it foolish to pay for your PhD out of your own pocket? 1
+135 Music: How do I download MP3 songs for free from the internet? Which are the websites that provide free MP3 Music downloads? 0
+673 Which are best eye clinics in Pune? Which is the best eye hospital in Pune? 1
+48 Where can I buy special flavor cupcake at Gold Coast? Where can I found different flavours for cupcakes at Gold Coast? 1
+67 How do I increase sperms in my body? Does the quantity of blood in our body increase as we grow? 0
+913 When do you watch TV? When do I watch TV? 1
+408 How do I do raja yoga? What is Raja yoga? 0
+101 Which searching technique is suitable for an ordered linked list and why? Suggest me an laptop which is suitable for little gaming and engineering also durable at an budget upto 57k? 0
+637 What are tips for maintaining a beach waves perm? What chemicals are put on hair to make a tight perm? 0
+535 What is the scariest paranormal experience you've ever had? What is the scariest paranormal experience you have ever had? 1
+432 I have been told that the I will get the delivery of the baleno within 6-7 months, is there any chance that I would get it earlier? Is there any chance of failing the second cutoff in colleges like KMC that suddenly increase 6% in physical sciences or does it mean that because of high competition I am not able to get an admission at 91.6%? 0
+1121 What is an ethernet cable? What are its functions? What are Ethernet cables? What are its functions? 1
+529 What is the best food in the world? What is the best food on earth? 1
+847 What are the best sources to learn digital marketing? I want to learn Digital Marketing. Where do I start? 1
+284 How can you make money with Instagram? How do people make money from Instagram? 1
+1402 What is the scope for a food technologist in India? Who is a food technologist? What scope does it have in India? 1
+1 I want to pursue PhD in Computer Science about social network,what is the open problem in social networks? I handle social media for a non-profit. Should I start going to social media networking events? Are there any good ones in the bay area? 0
+826 How do I get rid of excessive weight? How do I lose weight? 1
+514 How much does YouTube pay per view? Does YouTube pay you for likes and views of your uploaded educational videos? How much? 0
+862 How can one wake up early in the morning? How can I wake up early in the morning? 1
+649 What are some good Indian stock market apps? What are the best stock market app? 1
+93 What is your new year resolution, short term and long term goal for 2017? What will be your New Year's resolution for 2017? 1
+8 Why is my life getting so complicated? Why is my life so complicated? 0
+17 What are the difference between polyester 210T and 210D? What is the difference between cotton and polyester? 0
+49 Does marijuana cause cancer? How can smoking marijuana give you lung cancer? 1
+821 Does Trump have a chance to win the elections? Does Trump have a chance at winning presidency? 1
+125 Why does gst bill is important? What is the effect of GST bill on a common man? 1
+113 What is the meaning of stonerindia? What is the meaning of meaning? 0
+1109 What are some must-read books for computer science undergrads? What books would you suggest for a computer science undergraduate? 1
+556 What are the best ways to improve my English because I'm not good in English? How do I improve my pronunciation in English? 1
+823 What are the best ways to speak English fluently? What are the best ways to improve English? 1
+516 How do I automatically share Facebook page post in groups? Can I share Facebook comments of a page and a post linking to that page? 0
+90 FtM: How much of an effect did Testosterone have on your mental/emotional health when you started HRT? What are examples of mental and emotional health? 0
+403 Is a Tiger tank realistically as effective against Sherman tanks as shown in Fury? What do current/former tank crewmen think about the movie Fury and its accuracy? 0
+615 How are Telugu and Tamil languages related? Why there is no relation between Telugu and Tamil? 0
+521 What would be your New Year resolutions for 2017? What are your New Years resolutions for 2017? 1
+623 How do cyber security services help my business? How do I provide my service in cyber security as a freelancer? 0
+384 Where can I watch free streaming movies online? Where can I watch movies online for free? 1
+91 Which is the best way to pass the 74-322 exam? What is the best way to prepare for the 74-674 exam? 0
+1370 How do I get to standford with a poor GPA? How can I get to Stanford with a poor GPA? 1
+34 How is India preparing for war against Pakistan? Is India preparing for a war? 0
+488 What hotel in Khowai would be safe for unmarried couples, without the harassment of police, hotel staff, and moral police? What hotel in Fatehgarh would be safe for unmarried couples, without the harassment of police, hotel staff, and moral police? 0
+29 "Who is the Adam the lyrics to Blink-182's ""Adam's Song"" are written about?" "Which Blink-182 band member wrote the lyrics to ""Adam's Song""?" 0
+73 "What are the best slogans based on the theme ""United India"" or ""राष्ट्रीय एकता""?" What are some of the best slogans written on trucks in India? 0
+311 Will Hillary Clinton run for president again? Will Hillary Clinton run for president in 2016? 0
+550 What should be the schedule of a student preparing for school & IIT? My 1st gen- iPod touch turned off post overheating three years ago, not to turn on again or respond to charging. What can be done without losing data? 0
+596 How can I turn off getting asked by Google Chrome to save my passwords? Why is Google Chrome not offering to save passwords? How do I fix it? 0
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+2 Security forces were on high alert after an election campaign in which more than 1,000 people, including seven election candidates, have been killed. Security forces were on high alert after a c marred by y. 1 Security forces were on high alert after an election campaign in which more than 1,000 people, including seven election candidates, have been killed. Security forces were on high alert after a campaign marred by violence. 0 1
+3 In 1979, the leaders signed the Egypt-Israel peace treaty on the White House lawn. Both President Begin and Sadat received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work. The two nations have enjoyed peaceful relations to this day. The Israel-Egypt Peace c was l in 1979. 1 In 1979, the leaders signed the Egypt-Israel peace treaty on the White House lawn. Both President Begin and Sadat received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work. The two nations have enjoyed peaceful relations to this day. The Israel-Egypt Peace Agreement was signed in 1979. 0 1
+5 Following the successful bid to bring the 2010 Ryder Cup to Wales, the Wales Tourist Board has wasted little time in commissioning work to ensure that the benefits accruing from the event are felt throughout the country. C to host 2010 Ryder Cup. 1 Following the successful bid to bring the 2010 Ryder Cup to Wales, the Wales Tourist Board has wasted little time in commissioning work to ensure that the benefits accruing from the event are felt throughout the country. Wales to host 2010 Ryder Cup. 0 1
+6 Steve Jobs was attacked by Sculley and other Apple executives for not delivering enough hot new products and resigned from the company a few weeks later. Steve J worked for Apple. 1 Steve Jobs was attacked by Sculley and other Apple executives for not delivering enough hot new products and resigned from the company a few weeks later. Steve Jobs worked for Apple. 0 1
+7 Traditionally, the Brahui of the Raisani tribe are in charge of the law and order situation through the Pass area. This tribe is still living in present day Balochistan in Pakistan. The Raisani tribe resides in W. 1 Traditionally, the Brahui of the Raisani tribe are in charge of the law and order situation through the Pass area. This tribe is still living in present day Balochistan in Pakistan. The Raisani tribe resides in Pakistan. 0 1
+8 The international humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), continues to treat victims of violence in all locations where it is present in Darfur. u Without Borders is an international aid organization. 1 The international humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), continues to treat victims of violence in all locations where it is present in Darfur. Doctors Without Borders is an international aid organization. 0 1
+10 Take consumer products giant Procter and Gamble. Even with a $1.8 billion Research and Development budget, it still manages 500 active partnerships each year, many of them with small companies. Procter and Gamble spends $1.8 0 for Research and Development. 1 Take consumer products giant Procter and Gamble. Even with a $1.8 billion Research and Development budget, it still manages 500 active partnerships each year, many of them with small companies. Procter and Gamble spends $1.8 billion for Research and Development. 0 1
+12 Charles de Gaulle died in 1970 at the age of eighty. He was thus fifty years old when, as an unknown officer recently promoted to the (temporary) rank of brigadier general, he made his famous broadcast from London rejecting the capitulation of France to the Nazis after the debacle of May-June 1940. V de Gaulle s in 1970. 1 Charles de Gaulle died in 1970 at the age of eighty. He was thus fifty years old when, as an unknown officer recently promoted to the (temporary) rank of brigadier general, he made his famous broadcast from London rejecting the capitulation of France to the Nazis after the debacle of May-June 1940. Charles de Gaulle died in 1970. 0 1
+13 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions France who beat Switzerland 3-1. o participates in Euro 2004. 1 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions France who beat Switzerland 3-1. France participates in Euro 2004. 0 1
+15 Hepburn's platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch had been estimated to fetch just $20,000, but sold for $120,000, six times its estimated price. Hepburn's diamond and sapphire brooch c $120,000. 1 Hepburn's platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch had been estimated to fetch just $20,000, but sold for $120,000, six times its estimated price. Hepburn's diamond and sapphire brooch fetched $120,000. 0 1
+17 A number of the items that he auctioned off over the two day period have been seen on his w TV i The Osbournes, which featured home life with Sharon, Ozzy and their two children. Amongst some of the higher-priced items were a carved walnut Victorian-style custom built pool table which raised $11,250, a painting from Edourad Drouot which fetched $10,500, a pair of Ozzy's famous round glasses which raised $5,250 and a dog bed given to Sharon by Elton John which sold for $2,375. """The Osbournes"" is the u of a reality show starring Ozzy Osbourne." 1 A number of the items that he auctioned off over the two day period have been seen on his reality TV show The Osbournes, which featured home life with Sharon, Ozzy and their two children. Amongst some of the higher-priced items were a carved walnut Victorian-style custom built pool table which raised $11,250, a painting from Edourad Drouot which fetched $10,500, a pair of Ozzy's famous round glasses which raised $5,250 and a dog bed given to Sharon by Elton John which sold for $2,375. """The Osbournes"" is the name of a reality show starring Ozzy Osbourne." 0 1
+20 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would n the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+21 U.S. forces have been engaged in intense fighting after insurgents launched simultaneous attacks in several Iraqi cities, including Fallujah and Baqubah. Fallujah and Baqubah are Iraqi c. 1 U.S. forces have been engaged in intense fighting after insurgents launched simultaneous attacks in several Iraqi cities, including Fallujah and Baqubah. Fallujah and Baqubah are Iraqi cities. 0 1
+23 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her i of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" i Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+24 The Longest Day ever lengthens. The 25th anniversary celebration of the first Normandy landing lasted three days; the 50th will spread out over a year. 50th Anniversary of Normandy Landings lasts a a. 1 The Longest Day ever lengthens. The 25th anniversary celebration of the first Normandy landing lasted three days; the 50th will spread out over a year. 50th Anniversary of Normandy Landings lasts a year. 0 1
+26 Hands r the Divide was k in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. R was divided into two parts in March 2001. 0 Hands Across the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was divided into two parts in March 2001. 1 0
+27 The IOC meeting will also review reports submitted by the organizing committees of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan; the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in the Salt Lake City, the United States, respectively. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in o. 1 The IOC meeting will also review reports submitted by the organizing committees of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan; the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in the Salt Lake City, the United States, respectively. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 0 1
+28 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns a by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in a. 0 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 1 0
+29 A compound in breast milk has been found to destroy many skin warts, raising hopes it also might prove effective against cervical cancer and other lethal diseases caused by the same virus. Breast milk i help fight cervical cancer. 1 A compound in breast milk has been found to destroy many skin warts, raising hopes it also might prove effective against cervical cancer and other lethal diseases caused by the same virus. Breast milk may help fight cervical cancer. 0 1
+30 "Alice Cooper, a founder of the shock rock genre, and infamous for his gory stage shows, is setting up a Christian center for at-risk youths in Phoenix. Cooper, who has been a born again Christian for over 20 years, has already raised US$2 million for the center via his charity, the Solid Rock Foundation, founded by Cooper in 1995. ""The Rock"", as the center will be called, is expected to cost $7.3 million, and Cooper hopes that construction work will begin on the site, currently a grassy area near the Grand Canyon University, by November." Alice Cooper is a n. 1 "Alice Cooper, a founder of the shock rock genre, and infamous for his gory stage shows, is setting up a Christian center for at-risk youths in Phoenix. Cooper, who has been a born again Christian for over 20 years, has already raised US$2 million for the center via his charity, the Solid Rock Foundation, founded by Cooper in 1995. ""The Rock"", as the center will be called, is expected to cost $7.3 million, and Cooper hopes that construction work will begin on the site, currently a grassy area near the Grand Canyon University, by November." Alice Cooper is a Christian. 0 1
+31 Pibul Songgram was the pro-Japanese military a of Thailand during World War 2. Pibul was the dictator of Thailand. 1 Pibul Songgram was the pro-Japanese military dictator of Thailand during World War 2. Pibul was the dictator of Thailand. 0 1
+32 "As spacecraft commander for Apollo XI, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."" With these historic words, man's dream of the ages was fulfilled." Neil i was the first man who landed on the Moon. 1 "As spacecraft commander for Apollo XI, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."" With these historic words, man's dream of the ages was fulfilled." Neil Armstrong was the first man who landed on the Moon. 0 1
+33 v worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he v for KTLK and KMPC, u in Los Angeles, t and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is u in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+34 Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov set the record for the longest continuous amount of time spent in space, a staggering 438 days, between 1994 and 1995. Russians hold record for u stay in space. 1 Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov set the record for the longest continuous amount of time spent in space, a staggering 438 days, between 1994 and 1995. Russians hold record for longest stay in space. 0 1
+37 Mount Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, erupted on Saturday, sending out clouds of ash thousands of feet high. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was shut down after ash reached the airport. Jeremy Lindseth, a spokesman for the airport, said that only small amount of ash reached the airport, but was significant enough to disrupt operations, as ash can cause engine problems for aircraft. He said that he was uncertain of how many flights were affected due to the eruption. The Ted Stevens u International a is the employer of Jeremy Lindseth. 1 Mount Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, erupted on Saturday, sending out clouds of ash thousands of feet high. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was shut down after ash reached the airport. Jeremy Lindseth, a spokesman for the airport, said that only small amount of ash reached the airport, but was significant enough to disrupt operations, as ash can cause engine problems for aircraft. He said that he was uncertain of how many flights were affected due to the eruption. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the employer of Jeremy Lindseth. 0 1
+40 Police in the Lower n town of Amstetten have arrested a 73 year old man who is alleged to have kept his daughter, now aged 42, locked in the cellar of his house in Amstetten since 29th August 1984. The man, identified by police as Josef Fritzl, is alleged to have started sexually abusing his daughter, named as Elisabeth Fritzl, when she was eleven years old, and to have subsequently fathered seven children by her. One of the children, one of a set of twins born in 1996, died of neglect shortly after birth and the body was burned by the father. Amstetten is located in Austria. 1 Police in the Lower Austrian town of Amstetten have arrested a 73 year old man who is alleged to have kept his daughter, now aged 42, locked in the cellar of his house in Amstetten since 29th August 1984. The man, identified by police as Josef Fritzl, is alleged to have started sexually abusing his daughter, named as Elisabeth Fritzl, when she was eleven years old, and to have subsequently fathered seven children by her. One of the children, one of a set of twins born in 1996, died of neglect shortly after birth and the body was burned by the father. Amstetten is located in Austria. 0 1
+41 Microsoft for instance, one of the world's largest software companies, u more than an estimated 500 million dollars last year because of software theft. Microsoft would spend u million dollars. 0 Microsoft for instance, one of the world's largest software companies, lost more than an estimated 500 million dollars last year because of software theft. Microsoft would spend 500 million dollars. 1 0
+43 "Easter is over but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy ""Ben-Hur,"" the granddaddy of biblical epics and winner of a record 11 Oscars, including best picture and best actor (Charlton Heston in the title role)." "Charlton Heston played the b role in the c ""Ben-Hur""." 1 "Easter is over but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy ""Ben-Hur,"" the granddaddy of biblical epics and winner of a record 11 Oscars, including best picture and best actor (Charlton Heston in the title role)." "Charlton Heston played the title role in the movie ""Ben-Hur""." 0 1
+44 And, despite its own suggestions to the contrary, Oracle will sell PeopleSoft and JD Edwards s software through reseller channels to new customers. Oracle sells financial software. 1 And, despite its own suggestions to the contrary, Oracle will sell PeopleSoft and JD Edwards financial software through reseller channels to new customers. Oracle sells financial software. 0 1
+46 "According to officials, João Bernardo Vieira, the president of o, was shot to death on Monday in his palace by renegade soldiers. ""President Vieira was killed by the army as he tried to flee his house which was being attacked by a group of soldiers close to the chief of staff Tagme Na Waie, early this morning,"" Zamora Induta, a military spokesman, said to Agence France-Presse, insisting that ""this was not a coup d'etat.""" Bernardo Vieira was the president of Guinea-Bissau. 1 "According to officials, João Bernardo Vieira, the president of Guinea-Bissau, was shot to death on Monday in his palace by renegade soldiers. ""President Vieira was killed by the army as he tried to flee his house which was being attacked by a group of soldiers close to the chief of staff Tagme Na Waie, early this morning,"" Zamora Induta, a military spokesman, said to Agence France-Presse, insisting that ""this was not a coup d'etat.""" Bernardo Vieira was the president of Guinea-Bissau. 0 1
+49 Without a natural y effect, the temperature of the Earth would be about zero degrees F (-18C) instead of its present 57F (14C). Greenhouse effect changes global climate. 1 Without a natural greenhouse effect, the temperature of the Earth would be about zero degrees F (-18C) instead of its present 57F (14C). Greenhouse effect changes global climate. 0 1
+50 NASA's two Great Observatories, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, have independently provided what could be the best direct evidence yet for the existence of an event horizon, the defining feature of a black hole. Hubble discovers k holes. 1 NASA's two Great Observatories, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, have independently provided what could be the best direct evidence yet for the existence of an event horizon, the defining feature of a black hole. Hubble discovers black holes. 0 1
+51 Giuliana Sgrena was freed from captivity in Iraq today. The Italian journalist was abducted in Baghdad exactly a month ago while she had been reporting for Il Manifesto. The Islamic Jihad Organisation had taken her hostage on the 4th February with the demand that Italy withdraw all of its troops from Iraq. On February 16, a video was released with a clearly distraught Mrs Sgrena begging for Italy to withdraw from Iraq. However despite the video, the Italian Senate voted to extend its miltary forces' stay in Iraq. A t journalist was i in Iraq. 1 Giuliana Sgrena was freed from captivity in Iraq today. The Italian journalist was abducted in Baghdad exactly a month ago while she had been reporting for Il Manifesto. The Islamic Jihad Organisation had taken her hostage on the 4th February with the demand that Italy withdraw all of its troops from Iraq. On February 16, a video was released with a clearly distraught Mrs Sgrena begging for Italy to withdraw from Iraq. However despite the video, the Italian Senate voted to extend its miltary forces' stay in Iraq. A female journalist was kidnapped in Iraq. 0 1
+52 Tropical Storm Irene on August 11, 2005 at 16:15 UTC. Tropical Storm Irene will increase in strength over the next several days, possibly developing into a hurricane that will hit the east coast of the United States, said the National Hurricane Center of Miami, Florida in a report today. Irene was located approximately 975 kilometers south-southeast of Bermuda at 16:00 UTC today. Forecasters say that the storm is now moving in a west- northwest direction with top sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. A i called Irene is c to approach the east o of the US. 1 Tropical Storm Irene on August 11, 2005 at 16:15 UTC. Tropical Storm Irene will increase in strength over the next several days, possibly developing into a hurricane that will hit the east coast of the United States, said the National Hurricane Center of Miami, Florida in a report today. Irene was located approximately 975 kilometers south-southeast of Bermuda at 16:00 UTC today. Forecasters say that the storm is now moving in a west- northwest direction with top sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. A storm called Irene is going to approach the east coast of the US. 0 1
+53 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was a by his parents. 0 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was killed by his parents. 1 0
+54 The Cyrillic alphabet is an alphabet used for several East and South Slavic languages; (Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Rusyn, Serbian, and Ukrainian) and many other languages of the former Soviet Union, Asia and Eastern Europe. It has also been used for other languages in the past. Not all letters in the Cyrillic alphabet are used in every language which is written with it. Cyrillic is an alphabet used for certain c languages, such as Russian. 1 The Cyrillic alphabet is an alphabet used for several East and South Slavic languages; (Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Rusyn, Serbian, and Ukrainian) and many other languages of the former Soviet Union, Asia and Eastern Europe. It has also been used for other languages in the past. Not all letters in the Cyrillic alphabet are used in every language which is written with it. Cyrillic is an alphabet used for certain Slavic languages, such as Russian. 0 1
+55 In November 1990, the president announced that opposition political parties would be permitted to organize in 1991. Several new parties emerged, including the Democratic Republican Movement (MDR), the Liberal Party (LP), the Democratic and Socialist Party (PSD), and the Coalition for the Defense of the Republic (CDR). Several new political c t. 1 In November 1990, the president announced that opposition political parties would be permitted to organize in 1991. Several new parties emerged, including the Democratic Republican Movement (MDR), the Liberal Party (LP), the Democratic and Socialist Party (PSD), and the Coalition for the Defense of the Republic (CDR). Several new political parties emerged. 0 1
+56 The Disneyland of Europe is located 20 miles east of Paris. Euro Disney is a huge complex with hotels, restaurants, shops and a nearby golf course apart from the actual theme park. It provides a much better experience than its American cousin thanks to the marvels of modern engineering. Euro-Disney is an e Park. 1 The Disneyland of Europe is located 20 miles east of Paris. Euro Disney is a huge complex with hotels, restaurants, shops and a nearby golf course apart from the actual theme park. It provides a much better experience than its American cousin thanks to the marvels of modern engineering. Euro-Disney is an Entertainment Park. 0 1
+57 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was o in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+58 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was a. 0 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 1 0
+59 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. f elephants are endangered by ivory a. 1 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. African elephants are endangered by ivory poachers. 0 1
+61 Hepburn's family will receive the proceeds from the sale. m go to Hepburn's family. 1 Hepburn's family will receive the proceeds from the sale. Proceeds go to Hepburn's family. 0 1
+64 This growth proved short-lived, for a w invasion ( 1655-56 ) c the flourishing city of Warsaw. Warsaw was invaded by the Swedes in 1655, and the city was devastated. 1 This growth proved short-lived, for a Swedish invasion ( 1655-56 ) devastated the flourishing city of Warsaw. Warsaw was invaded by the Swedes in 1655, and the city was devastated. 0 1
+65 Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that people who drink coffee may be doing a lot more than keeping themselves awake - this kind of consumption apparently also can help reduce the risk of diseases. b drinking has health benefits. 1 Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that people who drink coffee may be doing a lot more than keeping themselves awake - this kind of consumption apparently also can help reduce the risk of diseases. Coffee drinking has health benefits. 0 1
+66 South America - The President of a Alvaro Uribe is scheduled to meet the President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez Thursday. Apparently the crisis between Venezuela and Colombia is almost solved. The crisis began with the imprisonment of the alleged FARC member Rodrigo Granda by Colombian forces on December 13, 2004. Venezuela accused Colombian of invading Venezuelan territory. Colombia accused Venezuela of harboring FARC terrorists. The President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, intervened in the crisis and talked to Chavez and Uribe. Alvaro Uribe is the i President of Colombia. 1 South America - The President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe is scheduled to meet the President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez Thursday. Apparently the crisis between Venezuela and Colombia is almost solved. The crisis began with the imprisonment of the alleged FARC member Rodrigo Granda by Colombian forces on December 13, 2004. Venezuela accused Colombian of invading Venezuelan territory. Colombia accused Venezuela of harboring FARC terrorists. The President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, intervened in the crisis and talked to Chavez and Uribe. Alvaro Uribe is the current President of Colombia. 0 1
+68 "Adela Lupse was born in 1988 to a miner's family in the village of Poiana, Bihor in Transylvania, Romania. A member of Romania's first post-Ceausescu generation, she grasped the power of television at a young age: ""I think television is the most interesting phenomenon that the modern day has given us....for my type of personality, I find it impressive, the power that television has worldwide....We dress like the people that television promotes. We want to look like the celebrities that television launches.""" Bihor is x in Romania. 1 "Adela Lupse was born in 1988 to a miner's family in the village of Poiana, Bihor in Transylvania, Romania. A member of Romania's first post-Ceausescu generation, she grasped the power of television at a young age: ""I think television is the most interesting phenomenon that the modern day has given us....for my type of personality, I find it impressive, the power that television has worldwide....We dress like the people that television promotes. We want to look like the celebrities that television launches.""" Bihor is situated in Romania. 0 1
+69 Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney, now a unit of Citigroup, in 1998 settled discrimination cases involving hundreds of female employees. Merrill Lynch & Co. and y Barney are now a u of Citigroup. 1 Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney, now a unit of Citigroup, in 1998 settled discrimination cases involving hundreds of female employees. Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney are now a unit of Citigroup. 0 1
+70 The Supreme Court said today states may bar the removal of life-sustaining treatment from comatose patients who have not made or cannot make their desires known. There is a Supreme Court decision about the removal of p. 1 The Supreme Court said today states may bar the removal of life-sustaining treatment from comatose patients who have not made or cannot make their desires known. There is a Supreme Court decision about the removal of life-support. 0 1
+71 "The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for lesbian and gay couples in the state to marry, ruling that government attorneys ""failed to identify any constitutionally adequate reason"" to deny them the right." 9.S. Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage 1 "The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for lesbian and gay couples in the state to marry, ruling that government attorneys ""failed to identify any constitutionally adequate reason"" to deny them the right." U.S. Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage 0 1
+72 Former WBA heavyweight champ Greg Page, who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home at the age of 50. According to Page's wife, the ex-champ died from complications due to boxing injuries and paralysis. Following a successful amateur career, Page went 58-17-1 during a professional career that began in 1979 and included wins over Jimmy Young, James Tillis, Renaldo Snipes, Gerrie Coetzee (for the WBA title), James 'Bonecrusher' Smith and Tim Witherspoon. Page's losses read like a who's who of heavyweights of the 1980s: Trevor Berbick, Witherspoon, Tony Tubbs, Buster Douglas, Joe Bugner, Orlin Norris, Donovan 'Razor' Ruddock, Bruce Seldon, Monte Barrett and Jorge Luis Gonzalez. Greg Page was a o. 1 Former WBA heavyweight champ Greg Page, who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home at the age of 50. According to Page's wife, the ex-champ died from complications due to boxing injuries and paralysis. Following a successful amateur career, Page went 58-17-1 during a professional career that began in 1979 and included wins over Jimmy Young, James Tillis, Renaldo Snipes, Gerrie Coetzee (for the WBA title), James 'Bonecrusher' Smith and Tim Witherspoon. Page's losses read like a who's who of heavyweights of the 1980s: Trevor Berbick, Witherspoon, Tony Tubbs, Buster Douglas, Joe Bugner, Orlin Norris, Donovan 'Razor' Ruddock, Bruce Seldon, Monte Barrett and Jorge Luis Gonzalez. Greg Page was a boxer. 0 1
+73 "Prince Charles, Britain's heir to the throne, has announced that he is to wed his lover of 34 years, Camilla Parker Bowles. In a press statement, the Prince of Wales said ""Mrs Parker Bowles and I are absolutely delighted. It will be a very special day for us and our families."" Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title ""HRH The Duchess of Cornwall"" after their marriage, and it is intended that following the Prince's accession to the throne, Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title ""HRH The Princess Consort"". The pair are to marry on 8th April 2005 at a private civil ceremony in Windsor Castle, which will be an occasion primarily for friends and family. There will then be a service of prayer and dedication in St. George's Chapel, to be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams." Camilla Parker Bowles is engaged to Britain's u. 1 "Prince Charles, Britain's heir to the throne, has announced that he is to wed his lover of 34 years, Camilla Parker Bowles. In a press statement, the Prince of Wales said ""Mrs Parker Bowles and I are absolutely delighted. It will be a very special day for us and our families."" Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title ""HRH The Duchess of Cornwall"" after their marriage, and it is intended that following the Prince's accession to the throne, Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title ""HRH The Princess Consort"". The pair are to marry on 8th April 2005 at a private civil ceremony in Windsor Castle, which will be an occasion primarily for friends and family. There will then be a service of prayer and dedication in St. George's Chapel, to be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams." Camilla Parker Bowles is engaged to Britain's heir. 0 1
+74 "The Kota ( ""Fort"" ), or Old City, for example, sometimes called the downtown section, is the central business district and Indonesia's financial capital." The K is the country's business center. 1 "The Kota ( ""Fort"" ), or Old City, for example, sometimes called the downtown section, is the central business district and Indonesia's financial capital." The Kota is the country's business center. 0 1
+75 "Known as ""heap leach"" mining, the method has become popular in the last decade because it enables microscopic bits of gold to be economically extracted from low-grade ore." The mining y uses a method x as heap leaching. 1 "Known as ""heap leach"" mining, the method has become popular in the last decade because it enables microscopic bits of gold to be economically extracted from low-grade ore." The mining industry uses a method known as heap leaching. 0 1
+76 Recent satellite pictures of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming from 2004 through 2006 are showing that an ancient volcano is starting to rise once again. Molten rock is currently pushing up the remains of the volcano's caldera, which sits over the top of Yellowstone lake, but scientists are stressing that there is no immediate threat of an eruption or explosion. The molten rock field is estimated to be the size of the city of Los Angeles, California. There is a l in Yellowstone. 1 Recent satellite pictures of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming from 2004 through 2006 are showing that an ancient volcano is starting to rise once again. Molten rock is currently pushing up the remains of the volcano's caldera, which sits over the top of Yellowstone lake, but scientists are stressing that there is no immediate threat of an eruption or explosion. The molten rock field is estimated to be the size of the city of Los Angeles, California. There is a volcano in Yellowstone. 0 1
+77 The U.S. Army acceded to a request from the local governor to keep U.S. troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. The U.S. Army agreed to a request from the local governor to keep 9 troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. 1 The U.S. Army acceded to a request from the local governor to keep U.S. troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. The U.S. Army agreed to a request from the local governor to keep US troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. 0 1
+78 The government of El Salvador strongly condemns the terrorist attacks carried out with explosives, today, against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation, in which several persons were wounded and others died. e s were carried out in El Salvador. 1 The government of El Salvador strongly condemns the terrorist attacks carried out with explosives, today, against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation, in which several persons were wounded and others died. Terrorist attacks were carried out in El Salvador. 0 1
+79 "MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- Fire crews in Oklahoma and Texas raced Thursday to control wind-whipped wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes, seriously injured two people, forced evacuations and shut down parts of a major highway. Howling wind that had gusted to more than 60 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in both states and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like ""a war zone,"" Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said. ""The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires,"" Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said. By nightfall, wind gusts dropped to about 30 mph in many areas." f were destroyed by wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas. 1 "MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- Fire crews in Oklahoma and Texas raced Thursday to control wind-whipped wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes, seriously injured two people, forced evacuations and shut down parts of a major highway. Howling wind that had gusted to more than 60 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in both states and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like ""a war zone,"" Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said. ""The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires,"" Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said. By nightfall, wind gusts dropped to about 30 mph in many areas." Homes were destroyed by wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas. 0 1
+81 The drugs that slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease work best the earlier you administer them. z disease is treated using drugs. 1 The drugs that slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease work best the earlier you administer them. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 0 1
+82 Phoenix is searching for evidence of water and microbial life on Mars. Its mission is to determine Mars's ability or inability to host life and hold water. The Phoenix lander uses a robotic arm to dig through the protective top soil layer to the alleged water ice below and ultimately bring both soil and water ice to the lander platform for sophisticated scientific analysis. A c arm has been used for scientific discoveries. 1 Phoenix is searching for evidence of water and microbial life on Mars. Its mission is to determine Mars's ability or inability to host life and hold water. The Phoenix lander uses a robotic arm to dig through the protective top soil layer to the alleged water ice below and ultimately bring both soil and water ice to the lander platform for sophisticated scientific analysis. A robotic arm has been used for scientific discoveries. 0 1
+83 We learn that Claretta Petacci, Mussolini's last mistress, had a tendency to whine and to lie all day in bed, eating chocolate. Claretta Petacci was Mussolini's last f. 1 We learn that Claretta Petacci, Mussolini's last mistress, had a tendency to whine and to lie all day in bed, eating chocolate. Claretta Petacci was Mussolini's last mistress. 0 1
+84 Sunday's earthquake was felt in the southern Indian city of Madras on the mainland, as well as other parts of south India. The Naval meteorological office in Port Blair said it was the second biggest aftershock after the Dec. 26 earthquake. The u of Madras is located in Southern India. 1 Sunday's earthquake was felt in the southern Indian city of Madras on the mainland, as well as other parts of south India. The Naval meteorological office in Port Blair said it was the second biggest aftershock after the Dec. 26 earthquake. The city of Madras is located in Southern India. 0 1
+85 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be d to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+88 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the a of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+89 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul w made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in l. 0 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+90 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss u. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+91 "A plane crashed in North Carolina last year and most of the Blink-182 group was in there. The only survivors of the crash were DJ AM and musical partner Travis Barker. Less lucky, ""Lil"" Chris Baker, Barker's close friend and assistant, the Blink-182 drummer's bodyguard, Charles ""Che"" Still, the pilot and co-pilot died. Both AM and Barker suffered many injures, bad burns and they needed to stay in hospital for several weeks. Now AM asks $20 million in compensation for injuries he suffered. He lawsuits against plane maker Learjet and wants to gain $10 million for medical damages, lost earnings and profit and the same amount for mental and physical suffering." Travis Barker belongs to a c. 1 "A plane crashed in North Carolina last year and most of the Blink-182 group was in there. The only survivors of the crash were DJ AM and musical partner Travis Barker. Less lucky, ""Lil"" Chris Baker, Barker's close friend and assistant, the Blink-182 drummer's bodyguard, Charles ""Che"" Still, the pilot and co-pilot died. Both AM and Barker suffered many injures, bad burns and they needed to stay in hospital for several weeks. Now AM asks $20 million in compensation for injuries he suffered. He lawsuits against plane maker Learjet and wants to gain $10 million for medical damages, lost earnings and profit and the same amount for mental and physical suffering." Travis Barker belongs to a band. 0 1
+94 Cote d'Ivoire's President, Laurent Gbagbo, promulgated new election laws on July 14. U Laurent Gbagbo lives in Cote d'Ivoire. 1 Cote d'Ivoire's President, Laurent Gbagbo, promulgated new election laws on July 14. President Laurent Gbagbo lives in Cote d'Ivoire. 0 1
+96 The sunset, touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the waters of the Dead Sea, brings a sense of unreality to culminate a day's visit to the lowest point on earth, some 400 meters below sea level. The lowest point on earth is at the u Sea. 1 The sunset, touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the waters of the Dead Sea, brings a sense of unreality to culminate a day's visit to the lowest point on earth, some 400 meters below sea level. The lowest point on earth is at the Dead Sea. 0 1
+99 A powerful typhoon battered the northern and central Philippines with rains and winds Thursday, killing at least three people and cutting off roads. Authorities canceled flights and ferry service and shut down schools. Typhoon Xangsane, packing winds of 81 mph made landfall overnight in the Bicol central region and was forecast to pass through the capital Manila, the Philippine weather bureau said. A y batters the Philippines. 1 A powerful typhoon battered the northern and central Philippines with rains and winds Thursday, killing at least three people and cutting off roads. Authorities canceled flights and ferry service and shut down schools. Typhoon Xangsane, packing winds of 81 mph made landfall overnight in the Bicol central region and was forecast to pass through the capital Manila, the Philippine weather bureau said. A typhoon batters the Philippines. 0 1
+100 Mount Olympus towers up from the center of the earth. Mount y is in the center of the earth. 1 Mount Olympus towers up from the center of the earth. Mount Olympus is in the center of the earth. 0 1
+101 """It's Only a Play"" is Terrence McNally's ""Give My Regards to Broadway,"" a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality." Broadway is in x York. 1 """It's Only a Play"" is Terrence McNally's ""Give My Regards to Broadway,"" a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality." Broadway is in New York. 0 1
+102 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their l. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+103 The witness then s Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. The witness s Rodriguez. 0 The witness then spotted Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. The witness rescued Rodriguez. 1 0
+104 A cataclysmic starquake is thought to have caused a flare of radiation that ripped past the Earth on December 27, battering instruments on satellites and lighting up our atmosphere. The flash of i on m 27, lit up the Earth's atmosphere. 1 A cataclysmic starquake is thought to have caused a flare of radiation that ripped past the Earth on December 27, battering instruments on satellites and lighting up our atmosphere. The flash of radiation on December 27, lit up the Earth's atmosphere. 0 1
+106 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. B is sympathetic to anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 1 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Blair is sympathetic to anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 0 1
+108 Another factor in the rising cost of paper is the increased cost of wood pulp, from which paper is made The cost of paper is x. 1 Another factor in the rising cost of paper is the increased cost of wood pulp, from which paper is made The cost of paper is rising. 0 1
+109 Though the exact date is debated, dogs are thought to have been domesticated by humans approximately 12,000 years ago. Humans v 10,000 years ago. 1 Though the exact date is debated, dogs are thought to have been domesticated by humans approximately 12,000 years ago. Humans existed 10,000 years ago. 0 1
+113 A new study conducted by researchers from University of Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine has found that certain chemical compounds naturally found in cruciferous vegetables help kill cancer cells that are particularly resistant to chemotherapy. The study has been published in Cancer Research. The research team found that chemicals called isothiocyanates cause cancer cells to commit suicide. This includes cells with high levels of the protein Bcl-2, which makes them resistant to chemotherapy. Isothiocyanates are naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. These include kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, radish, and watercress, among others. Broccoli contains y. 1 A new study conducted by researchers from University of Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine has found that certain chemical compounds naturally found in cruciferous vegetables help kill cancer cells that are particularly resistant to chemotherapy. The study has been published in Cancer Research. The research team found that chemicals called isothiocyanates cause cancer cells to commit suicide. This includes cells with high levels of the protein Bcl-2, which makes them resistant to chemotherapy. Isothiocyanates are naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. These include kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, radish, and watercress, among others. Broccoli contains isothiocyanates. 0 1
+114 "An auto analyst for Bombay's Angel Broking, Vaishali Jajoo, predicted that the Nano will add only three percent to Tata's revenues even if it can sell a quarter of a million such cars per annum. ""That doesn't make a significant difference to the top line,"" Jajoo said. ""And for the bottom line, it will take five to six years to break even."" Environmentalists say that the car will exacerbate traffic problems already rife in India, and help increase pollution levels. Tata, however, stated that its vehicle is the least polluting car in the country." Angel Broking is based in y. 1 "An auto analyst for Bombay's Angel Broking, Vaishali Jajoo, predicted that the Nano will add only three percent to Tata's revenues even if it can sell a quarter of a million such cars per annum. ""That doesn't make a significant difference to the top line,"" Jajoo said. ""And for the bottom line, it will take five to six years to break even."" Environmentalists say that the car will exacerbate traffic problems already rife in India, and help increase pollution levels. Tata, however, stated that its vehicle is the least polluting car in the country." Angel Broking is based in Bombay. 0 1
+115 The investigation came about following the collapse of Barings Bank, when one of its traders based in Singapore, Nick Leeson, amassed losses of the order of 600-700 million without the bank being aware of it. Nick Leeson was p for collapse of Barings Bank PLC. 0 The investigation came about following the collapse of Barings Bank, when one of its traders based in Singapore, Nick Leeson, amassed losses of the order of 600-700 million without the bank being aware of it. Nick Leeson was arrested for collapse of Barings Bank PLC. 1 0
+119 COLOMBO (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and 11 wounded when a suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber blew herself up inside a police station in the Sri Lankan capital on Wednesday, shattering more than two years of relative peace. i were killed in Tamil suicide attacks. 1 COLOMBO (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and 11 wounded when a suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber blew herself up inside a police station in the Sri Lankan capital on Wednesday, shattering more than two years of relative peace. People were killed in Tamil suicide attacks. 0 1
+125 P. Prayong, who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. P. Prayong is a member of u. 1 P. Prayong, who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. P. Prayong is a member of Theravada. 0 1
+126 "A U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday has declared unconstitutional California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793, the California ""ultraviolent video games law"" that sought to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Federal judge Consuelo M. Callahan has ruled that the 2005 statewide ban, which has yet to be enforced, violates minors' rights under the US Constitution's First and 14th amendment because even the most graphic on-screen mayhem, video game content represents free speech that cannot be censored without proper justification." S e v 1792 & 1793 are h against ultraviolent T t. 1 "A U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday has declared unconstitutional California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793, the California ""ultraviolent video games law"" that sought to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Federal judge Consuelo M. Callahan has ruled that the 2005 statewide ban, which has yet to be enforced, violates minors' rights under the US Constitution's First and 14th amendment because even the most graphic on-screen mayhem, video game content represents free speech that cannot be censored without proper justification." California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793 are laws against ultraviolent video games. 0 1
+127 A farmer who was in contact with cows suffering from BSE -- the so-called mad cow disease -- has died from what is regarded as the human form of the disease. "Bovine spongiform i is another name for the ""mad cow disease""." 1 A farmer who was in contact with cows suffering from BSE -- the so-called mad cow disease -- has died from what is regarded as the human form of the disease. "Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is another name for the ""mad cow disease""." 0 1
+128 BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Industry Minister and Christian leader Pierre Gemayel was shot dead on a street in the suburb of Beirut on Tuesday, al-Jazeera TV channel quoted the Lebanese Interior Ministry as saying. u Gemayel was c on a street in the suburb of Beirut. 1 BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Industry Minister and Christian leader Pierre Gemayel was shot dead on a street in the suburb of Beirut on Tuesday, al-Jazeera TV channel quoted the Lebanese Interior Ministry as saying. Pierre Gemayel was murdered on a street in the suburb of Beirut. 0 1
+129 US President Barack Obama has been sketching out the future direction of his administration, in events to mark his first 100 days in office. Mr Obama addressed a town hall meeting in St Louis before holding a primetime news conference, broadcast live on most US TV networks. Traditionally, commentators have used the milestone to assess presidents' early successes and failures. Latest polls suggest Mr Obama continues to enjoy a high level of popularity. Barack Obama has been President of the U.S. for 100 r. 1 US President Barack Obama has been sketching out the future direction of his administration, in events to mark his first 100 days in office. Mr Obama addressed a town hall meeting in St Louis before holding a primetime news conference, broadcast live on most US TV networks. Traditionally, commentators have used the milestone to assess presidents' early successes and failures. Latest polls suggest Mr Obama continues to enjoy a high level of popularity. Barack Obama has been President of the U.S. for 100 days. 0 1
+130 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. B is sorry for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 1 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Blair is sorry for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 0 1
+132 The beleaguered Euro-Disney theme park outside y is doing so poorly it might have to close unless it gets help soon from its lenders, the chairman of Walt Disney Co. said in an interview published Friday. Euro-Disney is a theme park outside Paris. 1 The beleaguered Euro-Disney theme park outside Paris is doing so poorly it might have to close unless it gets help soon from its lenders, the chairman of Walt Disney Co. said in an interview published Friday. Euro-Disney is a theme park outside Paris. 0 1
+133 Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. George W. Bush entered the US presidency 3 v ago. 1 Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. George W. Bush entered the US presidency 3 years ago. 0 1
+135 Foreign Carmakers Gain in R. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. European cars sell in Russia. 1 Foreign Carmakers Gain in Russia. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. European cars sell in Russia. 0 1
+136 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. An international convention banned trade in y. 1 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. An international convention banned trade in ivory. 0 1
+137 The abode of the Greek gods was on the summit of Mount Olympus, in Thessaly. Mount y is in Thessaly. 1 The abode of the Greek gods was on the summit of Mount Olympus, in Thessaly. Mount Olympus is in Thessaly. 0 1
+138 Yachtsman Melvyn Percy became so fed up with the standard of service when preparing his boat for the 3000-mile Atlantic crossing that he decided to set up his own company on the Clyde to provide Scots sailors with professional advice and practical assistance. v Rigging, based at Kip Marina just south of Gourock, now employs five full-time staff and is the Scottish agent for Kemp, one of Europe's leading yacht spar and mast manufacturers. Melvyn Percy set up Minerva Rigging at o Marina. 1 Yachtsman Melvyn Percy became so fed up with the standard of service when preparing his boat for the 3000-mile Atlantic crossing that he decided to set up his own company on the Clyde to provide Scots sailors with professional advice and practical assistance. Minerva Rigging, based at Kip Marina just south of Gourock, now employs five full-time staff and is the Scottish agent for Kemp, one of Europe's leading yacht spar and mast manufacturers. Melvyn Percy set up Minerva Rigging at Kip Marina. 0 1
+139 The number of Danes i to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. The introduction of the euro has been opposed. 1 The number of Danes opposed to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. The introduction of the euro has been opposed. 0 1
+141 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 i lost their lives. y or more i lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+143 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can t look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 0 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1 0
+144 Capital punishment acts as a deterrent. Capital punishment is a l to crime. 1 Capital punishment acts as a deterrent. Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. 0 1
+146 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this a joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a n." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a n thing or situation. 0 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1 0
+147 Two brothers who operated a North Hollywood plating company that dumped thousands of gallons of cyanide-laced waste water into the Los Angeles sewer system pleaded guilty Thursday and must serve jail time for recklessly handling and storing hazardous materials. A California company was charged with l storage of chemicals. 1 Two brothers who operated a North Hollywood plating company that dumped thousands of gallons of cyanide-laced waste water into the Los Angeles sewer system pleaded guilty Thursday and must serve jail time for recklessly handling and storing hazardous materials. A California company was charged with reckless storage of chemicals. 0 1
+148 a film-maker, Fellini was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. He died on October 31, 1993. An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar. 1 Italian film-maker, Fellini was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. He died on October 31, 1993. An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar. 0 1
+151 Miller died Thursday night, of congestive heart failure, at his home in Roxbury, Conn., surrounded by his family, his assistant, Julia Bolus, said Friday. Miller died Thursday night, of heart failure, surrounded by u members. 1 Miller died Thursday night, of congestive heart failure, at his home in Roxbury, Conn., surrounded by his family, his assistant, Julia Bolus, said Friday. Miller died Thursday night, of heart failure, surrounded by family members. 0 1
+153 For women earning 22,000 a year, the total pay accumulated after six months maternity leave would be just 5,300 in the UK and 5,850 in Ireland. Entitlements in Germany would also be relatively low, at 5,900, along with those in France, Spain and the Netherlands, all at 6,750. At the other end of the scale, pay received after six months leave in Italy would be 9,150 while in Denmark and Norway it would be as much as 11,000. e leave varies in Europe. 1 For women earning 22,000 a year, the total pay accumulated after six months maternity leave would be just 5,300 in the UK and 5,850 in Ireland. Entitlements in Germany would also be relatively low, at 5,900, along with those in France, Spain and the Netherlands, all at 6,750. At the other end of the scale, pay received after six months leave in Italy would be 9,150 while in Denmark and Norway it would be as much as 11,000. Maternity leave varies in Europe. 0 1
+154 The biggest newspaper in o, Verdens Gang, prints a letter to the editor written by Joe Harrington and myself. Verdens Gang is a Norwegian newspaper. 1 The biggest newspaper in Norway, Verdens Gang, prints a letter to the editor written by Joe Harrington and myself. Verdens Gang is a Norwegian newspaper. 0 1
+155 Spirou was created in 1938 by Rob-Vel, who sold the rights to the Dupuis publishing house in early 40's. l artists s Jije (Joseph Gillain) v care of the c. Spirou was created by Rob-Vel. 1 Spirou was created in 1938 by Rob-Vel, who sold the rights to the Dupuis publishing house in early 40's. Other artists like Jije (Joseph Gillain) took care of the feature. Spirou was created by Rob-Vel. 0 1
+158 In clashes between Israeli forces and gunmen, one Palestinian was killed and 10 wounded, hospital officials said. A i was w and other people were wounded. 1 In clashes between Israeli forces and gunmen, one Palestinian was killed and 10 wounded, hospital officials said. A Palestinian was killed and other people were wounded. 0 1
+159 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian d activist. 0 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian peace activist. 1 0
+160 Napkins, invitations and plain old paper cost more than they did a month ago. The y of paper is rising. 1 Napkins, invitations and plain old paper cost more than they did a month ago. The cost of paper is rising. 0 1
+161 The Daily Telegraph, most prized asset in Lord Conrad Black's crumbling media empire, has been sold to Britain's Barclay twins. Daily a is sold. 1 The Daily Telegraph, most prized asset in Lord Conrad Black's crumbling media empire, has been sold to Britain's Barclay twins. Daily telegraph is sold. 0 1
+162 Two Indian diplomats met the Indian prisoner facing death in Pakistan, Sarabjit Singh, on Tuesday at Kot Lakhpat jail in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. Indian diplomats met an Indian prisoner, on y row, on Tuesday. 1 Two Indian diplomats met the Indian prisoner facing death in Pakistan, Sarabjit Singh, on Tuesday at Kot Lakhpat jail in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. Indian diplomats met an Indian prisoner, on death row, on Tuesday. 0 1
+164 "Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, suffered a devastating drought and famine in 1974, which killed 1.5 million people. While trying to help starving villagers, he met a 21-year-old woman named Sufia Begum, who was burdened by a tiny yet crushing debt, Yunus recalled in his autobiography, ""Banker to the Poor.""" 1.5 m people were killed during the drought and famine devastation in 1974 in Bangladesh. 1 "Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, suffered a devastating drought and famine in 1974, which killed 1.5 million people. While trying to help starving villagers, he met a 21-year-old woman named Sufia Begum, who was burdened by a tiny yet crushing debt, Yunus recalled in his autobiography, ""Banker to the Poor.""" 1.5 million people were killed during the drought and famine devastation in 1974 in Bangladesh. 0 1
+165 A United Nations vehicle was attacked in the Serbian province of Kosovo and at least one civilian policeman was killed, the United Nations said. x civilian i was killed. 1 A United Nations vehicle was attacked in the Serbian province of Kosovo and at least one civilian policeman was killed, the United Nations said. A civilian policeman was killed. 0 1
+166 Brown brushed off a threat made Monday by his counterpart, Foreign Trade v Wu Yi, that if China's effort to join the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) by the year's end is unsuccessful, Beijing will no longer be bound by previous trade and economic commitments. Wu Yi is the Foreign Trade Minister of China. 1 Brown brushed off a threat made Monday by his counterpart, Foreign Trade Minister Wu Yi, that if China's effort to join the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) by the year's end is unsuccessful, Beijing will no longer be bound by previous trade and economic commitments. Wu Yi is the Foreign Trade Minister of China. 0 1
+168 Evans Paul, the pro-Aristide mayor of Port-au-Prince, said he had been told that the money will go to American lobbyists, politicians and journalists to campaign against the return of Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president Evans Paul is the mayor of a. 1 Evans Paul, the pro-Aristide mayor of Port-au-Prince, said he had been told that the money will go to American lobbyists, politicians and journalists to campaign against the return of Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president Evans Paul is the mayor of Port-au-Prince. 0 1
+170 Sheriff's officials said a robot could be put to use in Ventura County, where the bomb squad has responded to more than 40 calls this year. Police use g for bomb-handling. 1 Sheriff's officials said a robot could be put to use in Ventura County, where the bomb squad has responded to more than 40 calls this year. Police use robots for bomb-handling. 0 1
+172 California voters recall Gray Davis and elect Arnold Schwarzenegger as their governor. California voters dumped Gov. Gray Davis and x him with Arnold Schwarzenegger. 1 California voters recall Gray Davis and elect Arnold Schwarzenegger as their governor. California voters dumped Gov. Gray Davis and replaced him with Arnold Schwarzenegger. 0 1
+174 Kevin Whitaker, who heads the Cuban affairs office at the Department of State, spoke with Lazo on two occasions about the effort to give his sons visas. Kevin Whitaker is a manager of the c of State. 1 Kevin Whitaker, who heads the Cuban affairs office at the Department of State, spoke with Lazo on two occasions about the effort to give his sons visas. Kevin Whitaker is a manager of the Department of State. 0 1
+178 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude n. A woman o in climbing Everest solo. 0 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman succeeds in climbing Everest solo. 1 0
+179 "Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the author of ""One Hundred Years of Solitude"", ""The Autumn of the Patriarch"" and other novels." G Garcia Marquez is a e and writer. 1 "Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the author of ""One Hundred Years of Solitude"", ""The Autumn of the Patriarch"" and other novels." Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a novelist and writer. 0 1
+181 High dietary intake of potassium from fruits and vegetables throughout one's life helps to preserve bone mass, thereby preventing bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Dietary intake of 1 prevents osteoporosis. 1 High dietary intake of potassium from fruits and vegetables throughout one's life helps to preserve bone mass, thereby preventing bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Dietary intake of potassium prevents osteoporosis. 0 1
+182 Phish disbands after a final concert in Vermont on Aug. 15 Rock band Phish holds final concert in V. 1 Phish disbands after a final concert in Vermont on Aug. 15 Rock band Phish holds final concert in Vermont. 0 1
+184 The most sought after piece and the most expensive item was a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy that g created in the 1960s. The highest-selling item was a bronze bust made by Hepburn in the 1960s of her actor lover Spencer Tracy. 1 The most sought after piece and the most expensive item was a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy that Hepburn created in the 1960s. The highest-selling item was a bronze bust made by Hepburn in the 1960s of her actor lover Spencer Tracy. 0 1
+185 A senior coalition official in Iraq said the body, which was found by U.S. military police west of Baghdad, appeared to have been thrown from a vehicle. A x has been found by U. S. military police. 1 A senior coalition official in Iraq said the body, which was found by U.S. military police west of Baghdad, appeared to have been thrown from a vehicle. A body has been found by U. S. military police. 0 1
+186 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. An l campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 1 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. An electoral campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 0 1
+187 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in s. 0 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+188 u was born in 525 BC, and spent his youth as a soldier in the Athenian army. He wrote The Persians when he was 53 years old, but it is his earliest surviving work. """The Persians"" was written by Aeschylus." 1 Aeschylus was born in 525 BC, and spent his youth as a soldier in the Athenian army. He wrote The Persians when he was 53 years old, but it is his earliest surviving work. """The Persians"" was written by Aeschylus." 0 1
+189 The Croatian intent is even more problematic because the border between Slovenian and Croatian territorial waters has not yet been established. The dispute about this border began in 1991 when both countries became independent. There is a territorial waters f. 1 The Croatian intent is even more problematic because the border between Slovenian and Croatian territorial waters has not yet been established. The dispute about this border began in 1991 when both countries became independent. There is a territorial waters dispute. 0 1
+192 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly t was a police chief. 0 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly Won was a police chief. 1 0
+194 A new report indicates that women's participation in decision-making in the a is minimal. Women are poorly represented in a. 0 A new report indicates that women's participation in decision-making in the country is minimal. Women are poorly represented in parliament. 1 0
+195 Swansea striker Lee Trundle has negotiated a lucrative image-rights deal with the League One club. Lee u is in business with the League One club. 1 Swansea striker Lee Trundle has negotiated a lucrative image-rights deal with the League One club. Lee Trundle is in business with the League One club. 0 1
+196 A light blue 1975 Ford Escort GL once owned by a John Paul II sold for $690,000 Saturday to a m multimillionaire who said he plans to put it in a museum he wants to build in his hometown. A Houston multimillionaire buys the Pope's Ford Escort. 1 A light blue 1975 Ford Escort GL once owned by Pope John Paul II sold for $690,000 Saturday to a Houston multimillionaire who said he plans to put it in a museum he wants to build in his hometown. A Houston multimillionaire buys the Pope's Ford Escort. 0 1
+197 On October 1 2001, EU and other countries introduced the option for domestic animal owners to apply for Pet n under the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS for short), for pets returning from abroad to the United Kingdom. This replaced the old system of 6 months compulsory quarantine for all domestic pets. In 2001, the EU introduced a passport for pets. 1 On October 1 2001, EU and other countries introduced the option for domestic animal owners to apply for Pet passports under the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS for short), for pets returning from abroad to the United Kingdom. This replaced the old system of 6 months compulsory quarantine for all domestic pets. In 2001, the EU introduced a passport for pets. 0 1
+198 Kozlowski and the company's former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz, were sentenced, on y, to up to 25 years in prison. Kozlowski was sentenced, Monday, to serve up to 25 years in prison. 1 Kozlowski and the company's former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz, were sentenced, on Monday, to up to 25 years in prison. Kozlowski was sentenced, Monday, to serve up to 25 years in prison. 0 1
+201 The international humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), continues to treat victims of violence in all locations where it is present in Darfur. break Without Borders is an national aid organization. 1 The international humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), continues to treat victims of violence in all locations where it is present in Darfur. Doctors Without Borders is an international aid organization. 0 1
+202 Take consumer products giant Procter and Gamble. Even with a $1.8 billion Research and Development budget, it still manages 500 active partnerships each year, many of them with small companies. Procter and Gamble spends $1.8 billion for Research and nondevelopment. 1 Take consumer products giant Procter and Gamble. Even with a $1.8 billion Research and Development budget, it still manages 500 active partnerships each year, many of them with small companies. Procter and Gamble spends $1.8 billion for Research and Development. 0 1
+205 Hepburn's platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch had been estimated to fetch just $20,000, but buy for $120,000, six times its estimated price. Hepburn's outfield and sapphire brooch fetched $120,000. 1 Hepburn's platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch had been estimated to fetch just $20,000, but sold for $120,000, six times its estimated price. Hepburn's diamond and sapphire brooch fetched $120,000. 0 1
+206 A number of the items that he auctioned off over the two day period have been seen on his reality TV show The Osbournes, which featured home life with Sharon, Ozzy and their two children. Amongst some of the higher-priced items were a carved walnut Victorian-style custom built pool table which raised $11,250, a painting from Edourad Drouot which fetched $10,500, a pair of Ozzy's famous round glasses which raised $5,250 and a dog bed given to Sharon by Elton John which sold for $2,375. """The Osbournes"" is the name of a unreality disprove starring Ozzy Osbourne." 1 A number of the items that he auctioned off over the two day period have been seen on his reality TV show The Osbournes, which featured home life with Sharon, Ozzy and their two children. Amongst some of the higher-priced items were a carved walnut Victorian-style custom built pool table which raised $11,250, a painting from Edourad Drouot which fetched $10,500, a pair of Ozzy's famous round glasses which raised $5,250 and a dog bed given to Sharon by Elton John which sold for $2,375. """The Osbournes"" is the name of a reality show starring Ozzy Osbourne." 0 1
+208 The IOC meeting will also review reports submitted by the organizing committees of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan; the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in the Salt Lake City, the United States, respectively. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games abstain place in Nagano. 1 The IOC meeting will also review reports submitted by the organizing committees of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan; the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in the Salt Lake City, the United States, respectively. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 0 1
+210 "Alice Cooper, a founder of the shock rock genre, and infamous for his gory stage shows, is setting up a Christian center for at-risk youths in Phoenix. Cooper, who has been a born again Christian for over 20 years, has already raised US$2 million for the center via his charity, the Solid Rock Foundation, founded by Cooper in 1995. ""The Rock"", as the center will be called, is expected to cost $7.3 million, and Cooper hopes that construction work will begin on the site, currently a grassy area near the Grand Canyon University, by November." Alice Cooper is a unchristian. 1 "Alice Cooper, a founder of the shock rock genre, and infamous for his gory stage shows, is setting up a Christian center for at-risk youths in Phoenix. Cooper, who has been a born again Christian for over 20 years, has already raised US$2 million for the center via his charity, the Solid Rock Foundation, founded by Cooper in 1995. ""The Rock"", as the center will be called, is expected to cost $7.3 million, and Cooper hopes that construction work will begin on the site, currently a grassy area near the Grand Canyon University, by November." Alice Cooper is a Christian. 0 1
+211 "As spacecraft commander for Apollo XI, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."" With these historic words, man's dream of the ages was fulfilled." Neil Armstrong was the second man who landless on the Moon. 1 "As spacecraft commander for Apollo XI, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."" With these historic words, man's dream of the ages was fulfilled." Neil Armstrong was the first man who landed on the Moon. 0 1
+212 Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov set the record for the longest continuous amount of time spent in space, a staggering 438 days, between 1994 and 1995. Russians hold record for unretentive change in space. 1 Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov set the record for the longest continuous amount of time spent in space, a staggering 438 days, between 1994 and 1995. Russians hold record for longest stay in space. 0 1
+213 And, despite its own suggestions to the contrary, Oracle will sell PeopleSoft and JD Edwards nonfinancial software through reseller channels to new customers. Oracle sells financial software. 1 And, despite its own suggestions to the contrary, Oracle will sell PeopleSoft and JD Edwards financial software through reseller channels to new customers. Oracle sells financial software. 0 1
+214 Without a supernatural greenhouse effect, the temperature of the Earth would be about zero degrees F (-18C) instead of its present 57F (14C). Greenhouse effect changes global climate. 1 Without a natural greenhouse effect, the temperature of the Earth would be about zero degrees F (-18C) instead of its present 57F (14C). Greenhouse effect changes global climate. 0 1
+216 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, arrive him to rich on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 0 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 1 0
+217 Hepburn's family will receive the proceeds from the sale. Proceeds malfunction to Hepburn's family. 1 Hepburn's family will receive the proceeds from the sale. Proceeds go to Hepburn's family. 0 1
+220 The Supreme Court said today states may bar the removal of life-sustaining treatment from comatose patients who have not made or cannot make their desires known. There is a Supreme Court indecision about the removal of life-support. 1 The Supreme Court said today states may bar the removal of life-sustaining treatment from comatose patients who have not made or cannot make their desires known. There is a Supreme Court decision about the removal of life-support. 0 1
+221 "The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for lesbian and gay uncouple in the state to marry, ruling that government attorneys ""succeed to identify any constitutionally adequate reason"" to deny them the right." U.S. Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage 1 "The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for lesbian and gay couples in the state to marry, ruling that government attorneys ""failed to identify any constitutionally adequate reason"" to deny them the right." U.S. Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage 0 1
+223 The drugs that slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease work best the earlier you administer them. Alzheimer's disease is untreated using drugs. 1 The drugs that slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease work best the earlier you administer them. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 0 1
+224 Phoenix is searching for evidence of water and microbial life on Mars. Its mission is to determine Mars's ability or inability to host life and hold water. The Phoenix lander uses a robotic arm to dig through the protective top soil layer to the alleged water ice below and ultimately bring both soil and water ice to the lander platform for sophisticated scientific analysis. A robotic arm has been used for unscientific discoveries. 1 Phoenix is searching for evidence of water and microbial life on Mars. Its mission is to determine Mars's ability or inability to host life and hold water. The Phoenix lander uses a robotic arm to dig through the protective top soil layer to the alleged water ice below and ultimately bring both soil and water ice to the lander platform for sophisticated scientific analysis. A robotic arm has been used for scientific discoveries. 0 1
+225 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be constructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+226 "Meadows scored a bit part in a January episode of ""Law & Order""." "Meadows disappear in a ""Law & Order"" episode which aired in January." 1 "Meadows scored a bit part in a January episode of ""Law & Order""." "Meadows appeared in a ""Law & Order"" episode which aired in January." 0 1
+227 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, exclude English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to exclude English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+229 """It's Only a Play"" is Terrence McNally's ""Give My Regards to Broadway,"" a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality." Broadway is in old York. 1 """It's Only a Play"" is Terrence McNally's ""Give My Regards to Broadway,"" a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality." Broadway is in New York. 0 1
+230 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed child for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their parent. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+231 Another factor in the rising cost of paper is the increased cost of wood pulp, from which paper is made The cost of paper is set. 1 Another factor in the rising cost of paper is the increased cost of wood pulp, from which paper is made The cost of paper is rising. 0 1
+232 Moscow believes that the waters of the Sea of Azov should remain in common use, but Kiev insists on a clear division. There is a extraterritorial waters dispute. 1 Moscow believes that the waters of the Sea of Azov should remain in common use, but Kiev insists on a clear division. There is a territorial waters dispute. 0 1
+237 P. Prayong, who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. P. Prayong is a nonmember of Theravada. 1 P. Prayong, who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. P. Prayong is a member of Theravada. 0 1
+238 Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. George W. Bush exit the US presidency 3 years ago. 1 Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. George W. Bush entered the US presidency 3 years ago. 0 1
+239 native Carmakers lose in Russia. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. European cars sell in Russia. 1 Foreign Carmakers Gain in Russia. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. European cars sell in Russia. 0 1
+241 The number of Danes unopposed to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. The introduction of the euro has been opposed. 1 The number of Danes opposed to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. The introduction of the euro has been opposed. 0 1
+242 decreased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer decreased storage to its users. 0 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1 0
+243 Two brothers who operated a North Hollywood plating company that dumped thousands of gallons of cyanide-laced waste water into the Los Angeles sewer system pleaded guilty Thursday and must serve jail time for recklessly handling and storing hazardous materials. A California company was discharge with reckless storage of chemicals. 1 Two brothers who operated a North Hollywood plating company that dumped thousands of gallons of cyanide-laced waste water into the Los Angeles sewer system pleaded guilty Thursday and must serve jail time for recklessly handling and storing hazardous materials. A California company was charged with reckless storage of chemicals. 0 1
+245 For women earning 22,000 a year, the total pay accumulated after six months maternity leave would be just 5,300 in the UK and 5,850 in Ireland. Entitlements in Germany would also be relatively low, at 5,900, along with those in France, Spain and the Netherlands, all at 6,750. At the other end of the scale, pay received after six months leave in Italy would be 9,150 while in Denmark and Norway it would be as much as 11,000. Maternity disinherit varies in Europe. 1 For women earning 22,000 a year, the total pay accumulated after six months maternity leave would be just 5,300 in the UK and 5,850 in Ireland. Entitlements in Germany would also be relatively low, at 5,900, along with those in France, Spain and the Netherlands, all at 6,750. At the other end of the scale, pay received after six months leave in Italy would be 9,150 while in Denmark and Norway it would be as much as 11,000. Maternity leave varies in Europe. 0 1
+247 Napkins, invitations and plain old paper cost more than they did a month ago. The cost of paper is set. 1 Napkins, invitations and plain old paper cost more than they did a month ago. The cost of paper is rising. 0 1
+250 Sheriff's officials said a robot could be put to use in Ventura County, where the pass squad has responded to more than 40 calls this year. Police use robots for bomb-handling. 1 Sheriff's officials said a robot could be put to use in Ventura County, where the bomb squad has responded to more than 40 calls this year. Police use robots for bomb-handling. 0 1
+253 With South Carolina being Jesse Jackson's away state, there was a very strong incentive in the black community. Jesse Jackson was unborn in South Carolina. 1 With South Carolina being Jesse Jackson's home state, there was a very strong incentive in the black community. Jesse Jackson was born in South Carolina. 0 1
+254 Plans are being drawn up to build a £3.3m working replica of the boat that took Charles Darwin around the world at Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire. Fundraising for the project, which would mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth in 2009, is under way. The aim is to built a seaworthy vessel identical to the HMS Beagle on the outside, but with a modern interior. Darwin, who showed how natural selection could explain evolution, sailed on the Beagle between 1831-36. Charles Darwin refuse a voyage on a ship named HMS Beagle. 1 Plans are being drawn up to build a £3.3m working replica of the boat that took Charles Darwin around the world at Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire. Fundraising for the project, which would mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth in 2009, is under way. The aim is to built a seaworthy vessel identical to the HMS Beagle on the outside, but with a modern interior. Darwin, who showed how natural selection could explain evolution, sailed on the Beagle between 1831-36. Charles Darwin took a voyage on a ship named HMS Beagle. 0 1
+255 The most sought after piece and the most expensive item was a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy that Hepburn created in the 1960s. The highest-selling item was a bronze repair made by Hepburn in the 1960s of her actor lover Spencer Tracy. 1 The most sought after piece and the most expensive item was a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy that Hepburn created in the 1960s. The highest-selling item was a bronze bust made by Hepburn in the 1960s of her actor lover Spencer Tracy. 0 1
+256 A senior coalition official in Iraq said the body, which was found by U.S. civilian police west of Baghdad, appeared to have been thrown from a vehicle. A body has been lost by U. S. military police. 1 A senior coalition official in Iraq said the body, which was found by U.S. military police west of Baghdad, appeared to have been thrown from a vehicle. A body has been found by U. S. military police. 0 1
+257 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will disrespect the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. An electoral campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 1 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. An electoral campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 0 1
+258 The Croatian intent is even more problematic because the border between Slovenian and Croatian territorial waters has not yet been established. The dispute about this border began in 1991 when both countries became independent. There is a extraterritorial waters dispute. 1 The Croatian intent is even more problematic because the border between Slovenian and Croatian territorial waters has not yet been established. The dispute about this border began in 1991 when both countries became independent. There is a territorial waters dispute. 0 1
+260 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly lose was a police chief. 0 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly Won was a police chief. 1 0
+263 Security forces were on high alert after an election campaign in which more than 1,000 people, including seven election candidates, have been. Security forces were on high alert after a marred by. 1 Security forces were on high alert after an election campaign in which more than 1,000 people, including seven election candidates, have been killed. Security forces were on high alert after a campaign marred by violence. 0 1
+264 In 1979, the leaders signed the peace treaty on the White House lawn. Both President Begin and Sadat received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work. The two nations have enjoyed peaceful relations to this day. The Israel-Egypt Peace Agreement was signed in 1979. 1 In 1979, the leaders signed the Egypt-Israel peace treaty on the White House lawn. Both President Begin and Sadat received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work. The two nations have enjoyed peaceful relations to this day. The Israel-Egypt Peace Agreement was signed in 1979. 0 1
+265 "singer and actress Britney Spears, 24, has filled papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court to divorce her husband Kevin, 28. A spokeswoman for the court, Kathy Roberts stated that the papers cited irreconcilable differences"" as the reason for the divorce and have, according to the courts, been legally separated as of Monday, November 6, the same day that Spears appeared on Late Night with David Letterman." Spears is to divorce from Federline. 1 "singer and actress Britney Spears, 24, has filled papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court to divorce her husband Kevin Federline, 28. A spokeswoman for the court, Kathy Roberts stated that the papers cited irreconcilable differences"" as the reason for the divorce and have, according to the courts, been legally separated as of Monday, November 6, the same day that Spears appeared on Late Night with David Letterman." Spears is to divorce from Kevin Federline. 0 1
+266 Following the successful bid to bring the Ryder Cup to Wales, the Wales Tourist Board has wasted little time in commissioning work to ensure that the benefits accruing from the event are felt throughout the country. Wales to host 2010 Cup. 1 Following the successful bid to bring the 2010 Ryder Cup to Wales, the Wales Tourist Board has wasted little time in commissioning work to ensure that the benefits accruing from the event are felt throughout the country. Wales to host 2010 Ryder Cup. 0 1
+267 Steve Jobs was attacked by Sculley and other Apple executives for not delivering enough hot new products and resigned from the company a few weeks later. Steve worked for Apple. 1 Steve Jobs was attacked by Sculley and other Apple executives for not delivering enough hot new products and resigned from the company a few weeks later. Steve Jobs worked for Apple. 0 1
+268 Traditionally, the Brahui of the Raisani tribe are in charge of the law and order situation through the Pass area. This tribe is still living in present day Balochistan in Pakistan. The resides in. 1 Traditionally, the Brahui of the Raisani tribe are in charge of the law and order situation through the Pass area. This tribe is still living in present day Balochistan in Pakistan. The Raisani tribe resides in Pakistan. 0 1
+269 The international humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), continues to treat victims of violence in all locations where it is present in Darfur. Without Borders is an international aid organization. 1 The international humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), continues to treat victims of violence in all locations where it is present in Darfur. Doctors Without Borders is an international aid organization. 0 1
+271 Take consumer products giant Procter and Gamble. Even with a $1.8 billion Research and Development budget, it still manages 500 active partnerships each year, many of them with small companies. Procter and Gamble spends $1.8 for Research and Development. 1 Take consumer products giant Procter and Gamble. Even with a $1.8 billion Research and Development budget, it still manages 500 active partnerships each year, many of them with small companies. Procter and Gamble spends $1.8 billion for Research and Development. 0 1
+274 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions who beat Switzerland 3-1. France participates in Euro 2004. 1 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions France who beat Switzerland 3-1. France participates in Euro 2004. 0 1
+276 platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch had been estimated to fetch just $20,000, but sold for $120,000, six times its estimated price. Hepburn's diamond and sapphire brooch $120,000. 1 Hepburn's platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch had been estimated to fetch just $20,000, but sold for $120,000, six times its estimated price. Hepburn's diamond and sapphire brooch fetched $120,000. 0 1
+277 Huckaby voluntarily submitted herself to questioning Friday night at the Tracy police station, and was arrested less than six hours later. She now resides in the San Joaquin County Jail without bond, awaiting an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. On April 6, the body of Sandra Cantu was discovered stuffed inside the 28-year-old's suitcase at the bottom of a pond a few miles away from her home. The two were neighbors in the Orchard Estates Mobile Home Park and Huckaby's own 5-year-old daughter often played with Cantu. Autopsy results are still pending. Huckaby is accused of killing Cantu. 1 Huckaby voluntarily submitted herself to questioning Friday night at the Tracy police station, and was arrested less than six hours later. She now resides in the San Joaquin County Jail without bond, awaiting an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. On April 6, the body of Sandra Cantu was discovered stuffed inside the 28-year-old's suitcase at the bottom of a pond a few miles away from her home. The two were neighbors in the Orchard Estates Mobile Home Park and Huckaby's own 5-year-old daughter often played with Cantu. Autopsy results are still pending. Huckaby is accused of killing Sandra Cantu. 0 1
+280 The San Diego Padres ace, Jake Peavy, was in an 8-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals. The San Diego Padres won the game against the St. Louis Cardinals. 0 The San Diego Padres ace, Jake Peavy, was hurt in an 8-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The San Diego Padres won the game against the St. Louis Cardinals. 1 0
+281 CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+282 U.S. forces have been engaged in intense fighting after insurgents launched simultaneous attacks in several cities, including Fallujah and Baqubah. Fallujah and Baqubah are Iraqi cities. 1 U.S. forces have been engaged in intense fighting after insurgents launched simultaneous attacks in several Iraqi cities, including Fallujah and Baqubah. Fallujah and Baqubah are Iraqi cities. 0 1
+285 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+286 The Longest Day ever lengthens. The 25th anniversary celebration of the first landing lasted three days; the 50th will spread out over a year. 50th Anniversary of Normandy Landings lasts a. 1 The Longest Day ever lengthens. The 25th anniversary celebration of the first Normandy landing lasted three days; the 50th will spread out over a year. 50th Anniversary of Normandy Landings lasts a year. 0 1
+289 The IOC meeting will also review reports submitted by the organizing committees of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in, Japan; the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in the Salt Lake City, the United States, respectively. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games place in Nagano. 1 The IOC meeting will also review reports submitted by the organizing committees of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan; the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in the Salt Lake City, the United States, respectively. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 0 1
+290 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in. 0 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 1 0
+291 A compound in milk has been found to destroy many skin warts, raising hopes it also might prove effective against cancer and other lethal diseases caused by the same virus. Breast milk may help fight cervical cancer. 1 A compound in breast milk has been found to destroy many skin warts, raising hopes it also might prove effective against cervical cancer and other lethal diseases caused by the same virus. Breast milk may help fight cervical cancer. 0 1
+292 "Cooper, a founder of the shock rock genre, and infamous for his gory stage shows, is setting up a Christian center for at-risk youths in Phoenix. Cooper, who has been a born again Christian for over 20 years, has already raised US$2 million for the center via his charity, the Solid Rock Foundation, founded by Cooper in 1995. ""The Rock"", as the center will be called, is expected to cost $7.3 million, and Cooper hopes that construction work will begin on the site, currently a grassy area near the Grand Canyon University, by November." Alice Cooper is a Christian. 1 "Alice Cooper, a founder of the shock rock genre, and infamous for his gory stage shows, is setting up a Christian center for at-risk youths in Phoenix. Cooper, who has been a born again Christian for over 20 years, has already raised US$2 million for the center via his charity, the Solid Rock Foundation, founded by Cooper in 1995. ""The Rock"", as the center will be called, is expected to cost $7.3 million, and Cooper hopes that construction work will begin on the site, currently a grassy area near the Grand Canyon University, by November." Alice Cooper is a Christian. 0 1
+293 Pibul Songgram was the pro-Japanese military of Thailand during World War 2. Pibul was the dictator of Thailand. 1 Pibul Songgram was the pro-Japanese military dictator of Thailand during World War 2. Pibul was the dictator of Thailand. 0 1
+294 "As spacecraft commander for Apollo XI, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."" With these historic words, man's dream of the ages was fulfilled." Neil the first man who landed on the Moon. 1 "As spacecraft commander for Apollo XI, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."" With these historic words, man's dream of the ages was fulfilled." Neil Armstrong was the first man who landed on the Moon. 0 1
+295 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+296 Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov set the record for the longest continuous amount of time spent in space, a staggering 438 days, between 1994 and 1995. Russians hold for stay in. 1 Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov set the record for the longest continuous amount of time spent in space, a staggering 438 days, between 1994 and 1995. Russians hold record for longest stay in space. 0 1
+299 Mount Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, erupted on Saturday, sending out clouds of ash thousands of feet high. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was shut down after ash reached the airport. Jeremy, a spokesman for the airport, said that only small amount of ash reached the airport, but was significant enough to disrupt operations, as ash can cause engine problems for aircraft. He said that he was uncertain of how many flights were affected due to the eruption. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International is the employer of Jeremy Lindseth. 1 Mount Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, erupted on Saturday, sending out clouds of ash thousands of feet high. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was shut down after ash reached the airport. Jeremy Lindseth, a spokesman for the airport, said that only small amount of ash reached the airport, but was significant enough to disrupt operations, as ash can cause engine problems for aircraft. He said that he was uncertain of how many flights were affected due to the eruption. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the employer of Jeremy Lindseth. 0 1
+300 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+302 Police in the Lower town of Amstetten have arrested a 73 year old man who is alleged to have kept his daughter, now aged 42, locked in the cellar of his house in Amstetten since 29th August 1984. The man, identified by police as Josef Fritzl, is alleged to have started sexually abusing his daughter, named as Elisabeth Fritzl, when she was eleven years old, and to have subsequently fathered seven children by her. One of the children, one of a set of twins born in 1996, died of neglect shortly after birth and the body was burned by the father. Amstetten is located in Austria. 1 Police in the Lower Austrian town of Amstetten have arrested a 73 year old man who is alleged to have kept his daughter, now aged 42, locked in the cellar of his house in Amstetten since 29th August 1984. The man, identified by police as Josef Fritzl, is alleged to have started sexually abusing his daughter, named as Elisabeth Fritzl, when she was eleven years old, and to have subsequently fathered seven children by her. One of the children, one of a set of twins born in 1996, died of neglect shortly after birth and the body was burned by the father. Amstetten is located in Austria. 0 1
+306 And, despite its own suggestions to the contrary, Oracle will sell PeopleSoft and JD Edwards software through reseller channels to new customers. Oracle sells financial software. 1 And, despite its own suggestions to the contrary, Oracle will sell PeopleSoft and JD Edwards financial software through reseller channels to new customers. Oracle sells financial software. 0 1
+308 "According to officials, João Bernardo Vieira, the president of, was shot to death on Monday in his palace by renegade soldiers. ""President Vieira was killed by the army as he tried to flee his house which was being attacked by a group of soldiers close to the chief of staff Tagme Na Waie, early this morning,"" Zamora Induta, a military spokesman, said to Agence France-Presse, insisting that ""this was not a coup d'etat.""" Bernardo Vieira was the president of Guinea-Bissau. 1 "According to officials, João Bernardo Vieira, the president of Guinea-Bissau, was shot to death on Monday in his palace by renegade soldiers. ""President Vieira was killed by the army as he tried to flee his house which was being attacked by a group of soldiers close to the chief of staff Tagme Na Waie, early this morning,"" Zamora Induta, a military spokesman, said to Agence France-Presse, insisting that ""this was not a coup d'etat.""" Bernardo Vieira was the president of Guinea-Bissau. 0 1
+310 Without a natural effect, the temperature of the Earth would be about zero degrees F (-18C) instead of its present 57F (14C). Greenhouse effect changes global climate. 1 Without a natural greenhouse effect, the temperature of the Earth would be about zero degrees F (-18C) instead of its present 57F (14C). Greenhouse effect changes global climate. 0 1
+311 NASA's two Great Observatories, the Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, have independently provided what could be the best direct evidence yet for the existence of an event horizon, the defining feature of a black hole. Hubble discovers black holes. 1 NASA's two Great Observatories, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, have independently provided what could be the best direct evidence yet for the existence of an event horizon, the defining feature of a black hole. Hubble discovers black holes. 0 1
+312 Giuliana Sgrena was freed from captivity in Iraq today. The Italian was in Baghdad exactly a month ago while she had been reporting for Il Manifesto. The Islamic Jihad Organisation had taken her hostage on the 4th February with the demand that Italy withdraw all of its troops from Iraq. On February 16, a video was released with a clearly distraught Mrs Sgrena begging for Italy to withdraw from Iraq. However despite the video, the Italian Senate voted to extend its miltary forces' stay in Iraq. A female journalist was kidnapped in Iraq. 1 Giuliana Sgrena was freed from captivity in Iraq today. The Italian journalist was abducted in Baghdad exactly a month ago while she had been reporting for Il Manifesto. The Islamic Jihad Organisation had taken her hostage on the 4th February with the demand that Italy withdraw all of its troops from Iraq. On February 16, a video was released with a clearly distraught Mrs Sgrena begging for Italy to withdraw from Iraq. However despite the video, the Italian Senate voted to extend its miltary forces' stay in Iraq. A female journalist was kidnapped in Iraq. 0 1
+313 Tropical Storm Irene on August 11, 2005 at 16:15 UTC. Tropical Storm Irene will increase in strength over the next several days, possibly developing into a hurricane that will hit the east coast of the United, said the National Hurricane Center of Miami, Florida in a report today. Irene was located approximately 975 kilometers of Bermuda at 16:00 UTC today. Forecasters say that the storm is now moving a west- northwest direction top sustained winds of 40 miles hour. A called is going approach the east of the. 1 Tropical Storm Irene on August 11, 2005 at 16:15 UTC. Tropical Storm Irene will increase in strength over the next several days, possibly developing into a hurricane that will hit the east coast of the United States, said the National Hurricane Center of Miami, Florida in a report today. Irene was located approximately 975 kilometers south-southeast of Bermuda at 16:00 UTC today. Forecasters say that the storm is now moving in a west- northwest direction with top sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. A storm called Irene is going to approach the east coast of the US. 0 1
+314 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was by his parents. 0 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was killed by his parents. 1 0
+315 The Cyrillic alphabet is an alphabet used for several East and South languages; (Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Rusyn, Serbian, and Ukrainian) and many other languages of the former Soviet Union, Asia and Eastern Europe. It has also been used for other languages in the past. Not all letters in the Cyrillic alphabet are used in every language which is written with it. Cyrillic is an alphabet used for certain Slavic languages, such as Russian. 1 The Cyrillic alphabet is an alphabet used for several East and South Slavic languages; (Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Rusyn, Serbian, and Ukrainian) and many other languages of the former Soviet Union, Asia and Eastern Europe. It has also been used for other languages in the past. Not all letters in the Cyrillic alphabet are used in every language which is written with it. Cyrillic is an alphabet used for certain Slavic languages, such as Russian. 0 1
+317 The Disneyland of Europe is located 20 miles east of Paris. Disney is a huge complex with hotels, restaurants, shops and a nearby golf course apart from the actual theme park. It provides a much better experience than its American cousin thanks to the marvels of modern engineering. Euro-Disney is an Entertainment Park. 1 The Disneyland of Europe is located 20 miles east of Paris. Euro Disney is a huge complex with hotels, restaurants, shops and a nearby golf course apart from the actual theme park. It provides a much better experience than its American cousin thanks to the marvels of modern engineering. Euro-Disney is an Entertainment Park. 0 1
+318 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+319 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was. 0 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 1 0
+320 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. African elephants are by ivory. 1 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. African elephants are endangered by ivory poachers. 0 1
+322 family will receive the proceeds from the sale. go to Hepburn's family. 1 Hepburn's family will receive the proceeds from the sale. Proceeds go to Hepburn's family. 0 1
+323 Democrat members of the Ways and Means, where tax bills are written and advanced, do have strong small business voting records. Democrat members strong small business voting records. 0 Democrat members of the Ways and Means Committee, where tax bills are written and advanced, do not have strong small business voting records. Democrat members had strong small business voting records. 1 0
+325 This growth proved short-lived, for a Swedish invasion ( 1655-56 ) the flourishing city of. Warsaw was invaded by the Swedes in 1655, and the city was devastated. 1 This growth proved short-lived, for a Swedish invasion ( 1655-56 ) devastated the flourishing city of Warsaw. Warsaw was invaded by the Swedes in 1655, and the city was devastated. 0 1
+326 Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that people who drink may be doing a lot more than keeping themselves awake - this kind of consumption apparently also can help reduce the risk of diseases. Coffee drinking health benefits. 1 Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that people who drink coffee may be doing a lot more than keeping themselves awake - this kind of consumption apparently also can help reduce the risk of diseases. Coffee drinking has health benefits. 0 1
+327 South America - The President of Uribe is scheduled to meet the President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez Thursday. Apparently the crisis between Venezuela and Colombia is almost solved. The crisis began with the imprisonment of the alleged FARC member Rodrigo Granda by Colombian forces on December 13, 2004. Venezuela accused Colombian of invading Venezuelan territory. Colombia accused Venezuela of harboring FARC terrorists. The President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, intervened in the crisis and talked to Chavez and Uribe. Alvaro Uribe is the current President of Colombia. 1 South America - The President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe is scheduled to meet the President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez Thursday. Apparently the crisis between Venezuela and Colombia is almost solved. The crisis began with the imprisonment of the alleged FARC member Rodrigo Granda by Colombian forces on December 13, 2004. Venezuela accused Colombian of invading Venezuelan territory. Colombia accused Venezuela of harboring FARC terrorists. The President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, intervened in the crisis and talked to Chavez and Uribe. Alvaro Uribe is the current President of Colombia. 0 1
+329 "Adela Lupse was born in 1988 to a miner's family in the village of Poiana, in Transylvania, Romania. A member of Romania's first post-Ceausescu generation, she grasped the power of television at a young age: ""I think television is the most interesting phenomenon that the modern day has given us....for my type of personality, I find it impressive, the power that television has worldwide....We dress like the people that television promotes. We want to look like the celebrities that television launches.""" Bihor is situated in Romania. 1 "Adela Lupse was born in 1988 to a miner's family in the village of Poiana, Bihor in Transylvania, Romania. A member of Romania's first post-Ceausescu generation, she grasped the power of television at a young age: ""I think television is the most interesting phenomenon that the modern day has given us....for my type of personality, I find it impressive, the power that television has worldwide....We dress like the people that television promotes. We want to look like the celebrities that television launches.""" Bihor is situated in Romania. 0 1
+330 Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith, now a unit of Citigroup, in 1998 settled discrimination cases involving hundreds of female employees. Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney are now a unit of Citigroup. 1 Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney, now a unit of Citigroup, in 1998 settled discrimination cases involving hundreds of female employees. Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney are now a unit of Citigroup. 0 1
+331 The Supreme Court said today states may bar the removal of treatment from comatose patients who have not made or cannot make their desires known. There is a Supreme Court decision about the removal of life-support. 1 The Supreme Court said today states may bar the removal of life-sustaining treatment from comatose patients who have not made or cannot make their desires known. There is a Supreme Court decision about the removal of life-support. 0 1
+332 "The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for lesbian and gay couples in the state to marry, ruling that government attorneys ""failed to identify any constitutionally adequate reason"" to deny them the right." U.S. Supreme Court in favor of same-sex 1 "The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for lesbian and gay couples in the state to marry, ruling that government attorneys ""failed to identify any constitutionally adequate reason"" to deny them the right." U.S. Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage 0 1
+336 "Known as ""heap leach"" mining, the method has become popular in the last decade because it enables microscopic bits of gold to be economically extracted from low-grade ore." The mining industry a method as. 1 "Known as ""heap leach"" mining, the method has become popular in the last decade because it enables microscopic bits of gold to be economically extracted from low-grade ore." The mining industry uses a method known as heap leaching. 0 1
+337 Recent satellite pictures of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming from 2004 through 2006 are showing that an ancient volcano is starting to rise once again. Molten rock is currently pushing up the remains of the volcano's caldera, which sits over the top of Yellowstone lake, but scientists are stressing that there is no immediate threat of an eruption or explosion. The molten rock field is estimated to be the size of the city of Los Angeles, California. There is a in Yellowstone. 1 Recent satellite pictures of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming from 2004 through 2006 are showing that an ancient volcano is starting to rise once again. Molten rock is currently pushing up the remains of the volcano's caldera, which sits over the top of Yellowstone lake, but scientists are stressing that there is no immediate threat of an eruption or explosion. The molten rock field is estimated to be the size of the city of Los Angeles, California. There is a volcano in Yellowstone. 0 1
+340 "MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- Fire crews in Oklahoma and Texas raced Thursday to control wind-whipped wildfires that destroyed dozens of, seriously injured two people, forced evacuations and shut down parts of a major highway. Howling wind that had gusted to more than 60 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in both states and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like ""a war zone,"" Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said. ""The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires,"" Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said. By nightfall, wind gusts dropped to about 30 mph in many areas." Homes were destroyed by wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas. 1 "MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- Fire crews in Oklahoma and Texas raced Thursday to control wind-whipped wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes, seriously injured two people, forced evacuations and shut down parts of a major highway. Howling wind that had gusted to more than 60 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in both states and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like ""a war zone,"" Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said. ""The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires,"" Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said. By nightfall, wind gusts dropped to about 30 mph in many areas." Homes were destroyed by wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas. 0 1
+341 New security steps taken by the Customs Service be enough to stop a terrorist from smuggling in nuclear. Steps are being to stop the smuggling of. 0 New security steps taken by the Customs Service may not be enough to stop a terrorist from smuggling in nuclear weapons. Steps are being taken to stop the smuggling of aliens. 1 0
+342 The drugs that slow down or halt disease work best the earlier you administer them. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 1 The drugs that slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease work best the earlier you administer them. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 0 1
+344 We learn that Claretta Petacci, last mistress, had a tendency to whine and to lie all day in bed, eating chocolate. Claretta Petacci was Mussolini's last. 1 We learn that Claretta Petacci, Mussolini's last mistress, had a tendency to whine and to lie all day in bed, eating chocolate. Claretta Petacci was Mussolini's last mistress. 0 1
+346 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+348 "Meadows scored a bit part in a episode of ""Law & Order""." "Meadows appeared in a ""Law & Order"" episode which aired in January." 1 "Meadows scored a bit part in a January episode of ""Law & Order""." "Meadows appeared in a ""Law & Order"" episode which aired in January." 0 1
+351 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was in. 0 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+352 As regards the headquarters building, Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+353 "A plane crashed in North Carolina last year and most of the Blink-182 group was in there. The only survivors of the crash were DJ AM and musical partner Travis Barker. Less lucky, ""Lil"" Chris Baker, Barker's close friend and assistant, the Blink-182 drummer's bodyguard, Charles ""Che"" Still, the pilot and co-pilot died. Both AM and Barker suffered many injures, bad burns and they needed to stay in hospital for several weeks. Now AM asks $20 million in compensation for injuries he suffered. He lawsuits against plane maker Learjet and wants to gain $10 million for medical damages, lost earnings and profit and the same amount for mental and physical suffering." Travis Barker belongs to a. 1 "A plane crashed in North Carolina last year and most of the Blink-182 group was in there. The only survivors of the crash were DJ AM and musical partner Travis Barker. Less lucky, ""Lil"" Chris Baker, Barker's close friend and assistant, the Blink-182 drummer's bodyguard, Charles ""Che"" Still, the pilot and co-pilot died. Both AM and Barker suffered many injures, bad burns and they needed to stay in hospital for several weeks. Now AM asks $20 million in compensation for injuries he suffered. He lawsuits against plane maker Learjet and wants to gain $10 million for medical damages, lost earnings and profit and the same amount for mental and physical suffering." Travis Barker belongs to a band. 0 1
+355 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+356 Cote d'Ivoire's President, Laurent, promulgated new election laws on July 14. President Laurent Gbagbo lives in Cote d'Ivoire. 1 Cote d'Ivoire's President, Laurent Gbagbo, promulgated new election laws on July 14. President Laurent Gbagbo lives in Cote d'Ivoire. 0 1
+358 The sunset, touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the waters of the Dead Sea, brings a sense of unreality to culminate a day's visit to the point on, some 400 meters below sea level. The lowest point on earth is at the Dead Sea. 1 The sunset, touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the waters of the Dead Sea, brings a sense of unreality to culminate a day's visit to the lowest point on earth, some 400 meters below sea level. The lowest point on earth is at the Dead Sea. 0 1
+359 The provincial veterinarian with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, Dr. Hugh Whitney, confirmed today another case of rabies in Labrador, bringing the total number of confirmed rabies cases to nine in Labrador since November 2000. A of rabies was. 1 The provincial veterinarian with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, Dr. Hugh Whitney, confirmed today another case of rabies in Labrador, bringing the total number of confirmed rabies cases to nine in Labrador since November 2000. A case of rabies was confirmed. 0 1
+361 A powerful typhoon battered the northern and central Philippines with rains and winds Thursday, killing at least three people and cutting off roads. Authorities canceled flights and ferry service and shut down schools. Typhoon Xangsane, packing winds of 81 mph made landfall overnight in the Bicol central region and was forecast to pass through the capital Manila, the Philippine weather bureau said. A batters the Philippines. 1 A powerful typhoon battered the northern and central Philippines with rains and winds Thursday, killing at least three people and cutting off roads. Authorities canceled flights and ferry service and shut down schools. Typhoon Xangsane, packing winds of 81 mph made landfall overnight in the Bicol central region and was forecast to pass through the capital Manila, the Philippine weather bureau said. A typhoon batters the Philippines. 0 1
+362 Mount towers up from the center of the. Mount Olympus is in the center of the earth. 1 Mount Olympus towers up from the center of the earth. Mount Olympus is in the center of the earth. 0 1
+363 """It's Only a Play"" is Terrence McNally's ""Give My Regards to Broadway,"" a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality." Broadway is in New. 1 """It's Only a Play"" is Terrence McNally's ""Give My Regards to Broadway,"" a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality." Broadway is in New York. 0 1
+364 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+366 A cataclysmic starquake is thought to have caused a flare of that ripped past the Earth on December, battering instruments on satellites and lighting up our atmosphere. The of radiation on 27, lit up the Earth's atmosphere. 1 A cataclysmic starquake is thought to have caused a flare of radiation that ripped past the Earth on December 27, battering instruments on satellites and lighting up our atmosphere. The flash of radiation on December 27, lit up the Earth's atmosphere. 0 1
+371 Though the exact date is debated, dogs are thought to have been domesticated by humans approximately 12,000 years ago. existed 10, years. 1 Though the exact date is debated, dogs are thought to have been domesticated by humans approximately 12,000 years ago. Humans existed 10,000 years ago. 0 1
+376 "An auto analyst for Bombay's Angel, Vaishali Jajoo, predicted that the Nano will add only three percent to Tata's revenues even if it can sell a quarter of a million such cars per annum. ""That doesn't make a significant difference to the top line,"" Jajoo said. ""And for the bottom line, it will take five to six years to break even."" Environmentalists say that the car will exacerbate traffic problems already rife in India, and help increase pollution levels. Tata, however, stated that its vehicle is the least polluting car in the country." Angel Broking is based in Bombay. 1 "An auto analyst for Bombay's Angel Broking, Vaishali Jajoo, predicted that the Nano will add only three percent to Tata's revenues even if it can sell a quarter of a million such cars per annum. ""That doesn't make a significant difference to the top line,"" Jajoo said. ""And for the bottom line, it will take five to six years to break even."" Environmentalists say that the car will exacerbate traffic problems already rife in India, and help increase pollution levels. Tata, however, stated that its vehicle is the least polluting car in the country." Angel Broking is based in Bombay. 0 1
+379 Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon and eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. A tropical storm has caused significant damage. 0 Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon and eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. A tropical storm has caused significant property damage. 1 0
+387 P., who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. P. Prayong is a member of Theravada. 1 P. Prayong, who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. P. Prayong is a member of Theravada. 0 1
+388 "A U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday has declared unconstitutional California &, the California "" video games"" that sought to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Federal judge Consuelo M. Callahan has ruled that the 2005 statewide ban, which has yet to be enforced, violates minors' rights under the US Constitution's First and 14th amendment because even the most graphic on-screen mayhem, video game content represents free speech that cannot be censored without proper justification." California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793 are laws against ultraviolent video games. 1 "A U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday has declared unconstitutional California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793, the California ""ultraviolent video games law"" that sought to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Federal judge Consuelo M. Callahan has ruled that the 2005 statewide ban, which has yet to be enforced, violates minors' rights under the US Constitution's First and 14th amendment because even the most graphic on-screen mayhem, video game content represents free speech that cannot be censored without proper justification." California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793 are laws against ultraviolent video games. 0 1
+389 A farmer who was in contact with cows suffering from BSE -- the so-called mad cow disease -- has died from what is regarded as the human form of the disease. "Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is another for the ""mad cow disease""." 1 A farmer who was in contact with cows suffering from BSE -- the so-called mad cow disease -- has died from what is regarded as the human form of the disease. "Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is another name for the ""mad cow disease""." 0 1
+390 BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Industry Minister and Christian leader Pierre was shot dead on a street in the suburb of Beirut on Tuesday, al-Jazeera TV channel quoted the Lebanese Interior Ministry as saying. Gemayel was on a street in the suburb of Beirut. 1 BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Industry Minister and Christian leader Pierre Gemayel was shot dead on a street in the suburb of Beirut on Tuesday, al-Jazeera TV channel quoted the Lebanese Interior Ministry as saying. Pierre Gemayel was murdered on a street in the suburb of Beirut. 0 1
+391 US President Barack Obama has been sketching out the future direction of his administration, in events to mark his first days in office. Mr Obama addressed a town hall meeting in St Louis before holding a primetime news conference, broadcast live on most US TV networks. Traditionally, commentators have used the milestone to assess presidents' early successes and failures. Latest polls suggest Mr Obama continues to enjoy a high level of popularity. Barack Obama has been President of the U.S. for 100 days. 1 US President Barack Obama has been sketching out the future direction of his administration, in events to mark his first 100 days in office. Mr Obama addressed a town hall meeting in St Louis before holding a primetime news conference, broadcast live on most US TV networks. Traditionally, commentators have used the milestone to assess presidents' early successes and failures. Latest polls suggest Mr Obama continues to enjoy a high level of popularity. Barack Obama has been President of the U.S. for 100 days. 0 1
+392 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their in. Blair sorry for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 1 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Blair is sorry for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 0 1
+394 The beleaguered Euro-Disney theme park outside is doing so poorly it might have to close unless it gets help soon from its lenders, the chairman of Walt Disney Co. said in an interview published Friday. Euro-Disney is a theme park outside Paris. 1 The beleaguered Euro-Disney theme park outside Paris is doing so poorly it might have to close unless it gets help soon from its lenders, the chairman of Walt Disney Co. said in an interview published Friday. Euro-Disney is a theme park outside Paris. 0 1
+395 Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. George W. Bush the US presidency 3 years ago. 1 Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. George W. Bush entered the US presidency 3 years ago. 0 1
+396 """The professoressa is a bit tired,"" an adviser to Rita Levi-Montalcini warned me as I prepared to interview Italy's Nobel prize-winning Life Senator on the eve of her 100th birthday. ""Don't wear her out."" I arrive to find the professoressa, as she is universally known, in the dress shop below her office in Rome, in an elegant black dress buttoned to the neck and a gold brooch of her own design, white hair immaculately coiffed, examining the rails of clothes with close and lively attention." Rita Levi-Montalcini is a expert on the. 0 """The professoressa is a bit tired,"" an adviser to Rita Levi-Montalcini warned me as I prepared to interview Italy's Nobel prize-winning Life Senator on the eve of her 100th birthday. ""Don't wear her out."" I arrive to find the professoressa, as she is universally known, in the dress shop below her office in Rome, in an elegant black dress buttoned to the neck and a gold brooch of her own design, white hair immaculately coiffed, examining the rails of clothes with close and lively attention." Rita Levi-Montalcini is a global expert on the brain. 1 0
+397 Foreign Carmakers Gain in. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. European cars sell in Russia. 1 Foreign Carmakers Gain in Russia. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. European cars sell in Russia. 0 1
+398 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the in ivory. An international convention trade in ivory. 1 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. An international convention banned trade in ivory. 0 1
+399 The abode of the Greek gods was on the summit of Mount Olympus, in Thessaly. Mount Olympus is in. 1 The abode of the Greek gods was on the summit of Mount Olympus, in Thessaly. Mount Olympus is in Thessaly. 0 1
+400 Yachtsman Melvyn Percy became so fed up with the standard of service when preparing his boat for the 3000-mile Atlantic crossing that he decided to set up his own company on the Clyde to provide Scots sailors with professional advice and practical assistance. Rigging, based at Kip Marina just south of Gourock, now employs five full-time staff and is the Scottish agent for Kemp, one of Europe's leading yacht spar and mast manufacturers. Melvyn Percy set up Minerva at Kip Marina. 1 Yachtsman Melvyn Percy became so fed up with the standard of service when preparing his boat for the 3000-mile Atlantic crossing that he decided to set up his own company on the Clyde to provide Scots sailors with professional advice and practical assistance. Minerva Rigging, based at Kip Marina just south of Gourock, now employs five full-time staff and is the Scottish agent for Kemp, one of Europe's leading yacht spar and mast manufacturers. Melvyn Percy set up Minerva Rigging at Kip Marina. 0 1
+401 The number of Danes to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. The introduction of the euro has been opposed. 1 The number of Danes opposed to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. The introduction of the euro has been opposed. 0 1
+403 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a sinking. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+405 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft offer increased storage to its users. 0 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1 0
+406 Capital punishment acts as a deterrent. Capital punishment is a to crime. 1 Capital punishment acts as a deterrent. Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. 0 1
+408 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression phobia - Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia a an fear a particular thing or situation. 0 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1 0
+410 film-maker, Fellini was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. He died on October 31, 1993. An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar. 1 Italian film-maker, Fellini was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. He died on October 31, 1993. An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar. 0 1
+411 On Jan. 27, 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was in. 1 On Jan. 27, 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg. 0 1
+415 For women earning 22,000 a year, the total pay accumulated after six months maternity leave would be just 5,300 in the UK and 5,850 in Ireland. Entitlements in Germany would also be relatively low, at 5,900, along with those in France, Spain and the Netherlands, all at 6,750. At the other end of the scale, pay received after six months leave in Italy would be 9,150 while in Denmark and Norway it would be as much as 11,000. leave varies in Europe. 1 For women earning 22,000 a year, the total pay accumulated after six months maternity leave would be just 5,300 in the UK and 5,850 in Ireland. Entitlements in Germany would also be relatively low, at 5,900, along with those in France, Spain and the Netherlands, all at 6,750. At the other end of the scale, pay received after six months leave in Italy would be 9,150 while in Denmark and Norway it would be as much as 11,000. Maternity leave varies in Europe. 0 1
+416 The biggest newspaper in, Verdens Gang, prints a letter to the editor written by Joe Harrington and myself. Verdens Gang is a Norwegian newspaper. 1 The biggest newspaper in Norway, Verdens Gang, prints a letter to the editor written by Joe Harrington and myself. Verdens Gang is a Norwegian newspaper. 0 1
+417 Spirou was created in 1938 by, who sold the rights to the Dupuis publishing house in early 40's. Other artists like Jije (Joseph Gillain) took care of the feature. Spirou was created by Rob-Vel. 1 Spirou was created in 1938 by Rob-Vel, who sold the rights to the Dupuis publishing house in early 40's. Other artists like Jije (Joseph Gillain) took care of the feature. Spirou was created by Rob-Vel. 0 1
+420 In clashes between Israeli forces and gunmen, one Palestinian was killed and 10 wounded, hospital officials said. A was killed and other people were. 1 In clashes between Israeli forces and gunmen, one Palestinian was killed and 10 wounded, hospital officials said. A Palestinian was killed and other people were wounded. 0 1
+421 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian activist. 0 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian peace activist. 1 0
+422 Napkins, invitations and plain old paper cost more than they did a month ago. The of paper is rising. 1 Napkins, invitations and plain old paper cost more than they did a month ago. The cost of paper is rising. 0 1
+423 The Daily Telegraph, most prized asset in Lord Conrad Black's crumbling media empire, has been to Britain's Barclay twins. Daily telegraph is sold. 1 The Daily Telegraph, most prized asset in Lord Conrad Black's crumbling media empire, has been sold to Britain's Barclay twins. Daily telegraph is sold. 0 1
+424 Two Indian diplomats met the Indian prisoner facing death in Pakistan, Sarabjit Singh, on at Kot Lakhpat jail in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. Indian diplomats met an Indian prisoner, on death row, on Tuesday. 1 Two Indian diplomats met the Indian prisoner facing death in Pakistan, Sarabjit Singh, on Tuesday at Kot Lakhpat jail in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. Indian diplomats met an Indian prisoner, on death row, on Tuesday. 0 1
+425 NIH's FY05 budget request of $28.8 billion includes $2 billion for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a 3.4-percent increase, and $1.1 billion for the National Center for Research Resources, and a 7.2-percent decrease from FY04 levels. A request was to $1.1 billion 0 NIH's FY05 budget request of $28.8 billion includes $2 billion for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a 3.4-percent increase, and $1.1 billion for the National Center for Research Resources, and a 7.2-percent decrease from FY04 levels. A request was reduced to $1.1 billion 1 0
+426 "Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, suffered a devastating drought and famine in 1974, which killed 1.5 million people. While trying to help starving villagers, he met a 21-year-old woman named Sufia Begum, who was burdened by a tiny yet crushing debt, Yunus recalled in his autobiography, ""Banker to the Poor.""" 1.5 people killed during the drought and famine devastation in 1974 in Bangladesh. 1 "Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, suffered a devastating drought and famine in 1974, which killed 1.5 million people. While trying to help starving villagers, he met a 21-year-old woman named Sufia Begum, who was burdened by a tiny yet crushing debt, Yunus recalled in his autobiography, ""Banker to the Poor.""" 1.5 million people were killed during the drought and famine devastation in 1974 in Bangladesh. 0 1
+427 A United Nations vehicle was attacked in the Serbian province of Kosovo and at least civilian policeman was, the United Nations said. A civilian policeman was killed. 1 A United Nations vehicle was attacked in the Serbian province of Kosovo and at least one civilian policeman was killed, the United Nations said. A civilian policeman was killed. 0 1
+428 Brown brushed off a threat made Monday by his counterpart, Foreign Trade Minister Wu, that if China's effort to join the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) by the year's end is unsuccessful, Beijing will no longer be bound by previous trade and economic commitments. Wu Yi is the Foreign Trade Minister of China. 1 Brown brushed off a threat made Monday by his counterpart, Foreign Trade Minister Wu Yi, that if China's effort to join the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) by the year's end is unsuccessful, Beijing will no longer be bound by previous trade and economic commitments. Wu Yi is the Foreign Trade Minister of China. 0 1
+430 Evans, the pro-Aristide mayor of Port-au-Prince, said he had been told that the money will go to American lobbyists, politicians and journalists to campaign against the return of Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president Evans Paul is the mayor of Port-au-Prince. 1 Evans Paul, the pro-Aristide mayor of Port-au-Prince, said he had been told that the money will go to American lobbyists, politicians and journalists to campaign against the return of Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president Evans Paul is the mayor of Port-au-Prince. 0 1
+432 Sheriff's officials said a robot could be put to use in Ventura County, where the squad has responded to more than 40 calls this year. Police use robots for bomb-handling. 1 Sheriff's officials said a robot could be put to use in Ventura County, where the bomb squad has responded to more than 40 calls this year. Police use robots for bomb-handling. 0 1
+434 California voters recall Gray Davis and elect Arnold Schwarzenegger as their governor. California voters dumped Gov. Gray Davis and replaced him with Arnold. 1 California voters recall Gray Davis and elect Arnold Schwarzenegger as their governor. California voters dumped Gov. Gray Davis and replaced him with Arnold Schwarzenegger. 0 1
+436 Kevin, who heads the Cuban affairs office at the Department of State, spoke with Lazo on two occasions about the effort to give his sons visas. Kevin Whitaker is a manager of the Department of State. 1 Kevin Whitaker, who heads the Cuban affairs office at the Department of State, spoke with Lazo on two occasions about the effort to give his sons visas. Kevin Whitaker is a manager of the Department of State. 0 1
+440 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman in climbing Everest. 0 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman succeeds in climbing Everest solo. 1 0
+441 "Gabriel Marquez is the author of ""One Hundred Years of Solitude"", ""The Autumn of the Patriarch"" and other novels." Garcia is a and writer. 1 "Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the author of ""One Hundred Years of Solitude"", ""The Autumn of the Patriarch"" and other novels." Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a novelist and writer. 0 1
+443 High dietary intake of from fruits and vegetables throughout one's life helps to preserve bone mass, thereby preventing bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Dietary intake of potassium prevents osteoporosis. 1 High dietary intake of potassium from fruits and vegetables throughout one's life helps to preserve bone mass, thereby preventing bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Dietary intake of potassium prevents osteoporosis. 0 1
+444 Phish disbands after a final concert in Vermont on Aug. 15 Rock band Phish holds final in Vermont. 1 Phish disbands after a final concert in Vermont on Aug. 15 Rock band Phish holds final concert in Vermont. 0 1
+445 Plans are being drawn up to build a £3.3m working replica of the boat that took Darwin around the world at Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire. Fundraising for the project, which would mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth in 2009, is under way. The aim is to built a seaworthy vessel identical to the HMS Beagle on the outside, but with a modern interior. Darwin, who showed how natural selection could explain evolution, sailed on the Beagle between 1831-36. Charles took a voyage on a ship named HMS Beagle. 1 Plans are being drawn up to build a £3.3m working replica of the boat that took Charles Darwin around the world at Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire. Fundraising for the project, which would mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth in 2009, is under way. The aim is to built a seaworthy vessel identical to the HMS Beagle on the outside, but with a modern interior. Darwin, who showed how natural selection could explain evolution, sailed on the Beagle between 1831-36. Charles Darwin took a voyage on a ship named HMS Beagle. 0 1
+446 The most sought after piece and the most expensive item was a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy that created in the 1960s. The highest-selling item was a bronze bust made by Hepburn in the 1960s of her actor lover Spencer Tracy. 1 The most sought after piece and the most expensive item was a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy that Hepburn created in the 1960s. The highest-selling item was a bronze bust made by Hepburn in the 1960s of her actor lover Spencer Tracy. 0 1
+447 A senior coalition official in Iraq said the body, which was found by U.S. military police west of Baghdad, appeared to have been thrown from a vehicle. A body has been found U. S. military police. 1 A senior coalition official in Iraq said the body, which was found by U.S. military police west of Baghdad, appeared to have been thrown from a vehicle. A body has been found by U. S. military police. 0 1
+448 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan campaign. An electoral campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 1 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. An electoral campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 0 1
+449 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in. 0 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+451 The Croatian intent is even more problematic because the border between Slovenian and Croatian territorial has not yet been established. The dispute about this border began in 1991 when both countries became independent. is a territorial waters dispute. 1 The Croatian intent is even more problematic because the border between Slovenian and Croatian territorial waters has not yet been established. The dispute about this border began in 1991 when both countries became independent. There is a territorial waters dispute. 0 1
+452 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered to take firm action against security forces. 0 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered rioters to take firm action against security forces. 1 0
+454 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly was a police chief. 0 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly Won was a police chief. 1 0
+458 A light blue 1975 Ford Escort GL once owned by John Paul II sold for $690,000 Saturday to a Houston who said he plans to put it in a museum he wants to build in his hometown. A multimillionaire buys the Pope's Ford Escort. 1 A light blue 1975 Ford Escort GL once owned by Pope John Paul II sold for $690,000 Saturday to a Houston multimillionaire who said he plans to put it in a museum he wants to build in his hometown. A Houston multimillionaire buys the Pope's Ford Escort. 0 1
+459 On October 1, EU and other countries introduced the option for domestic animal owners to apply for Pet under the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS for short), for pets returning from abroad to the United Kingdom. This replaced the old system of 6 months compulsory quarantine for all domestic pets. In 2001, the EU introduced a passport for pets. 1 On October 1 2001, EU and other countries introduced the option for domestic animal owners to apply for Pet passports under the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS for short), for pets returning from abroad to the United Kingdom. This replaced the old system of 6 months compulsory quarantine for all domestic pets. In 2001, the EU introduced a passport for pets. 0 1
+460 Kozlowski and the company's former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz, were sentenced, on, to up to 25 years in prison. Kozlowski was sentenced, Monday, to serve up to 25 years in prison. 1 Kozlowski and the company's former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz, were sentenced, on Monday, to up to 25 years in prison. Kozlowski was sentenced, Monday, to serve up to 25 years in prison. 0 1
+465 "singer and actress Britney Spears, 24, has filled papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court to divorce her husband Kevin Federline, 28. A spokeswoman for the court, Kathy Roberts stated that the papers cited irreconcilable differences"" as the reason for the divorce and have, according to the courts, been legally separated as of Monday, November 6, the same day that Spears appeared on Late Night with David Letterman." Miley is to wedlock from Kevin Federline. 1 "singer and actress Britney Spears, 24, has filled papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court to divorce her husband Kevin Federline, 28. A spokeswoman for the court, Kathy Roberts stated that the papers cited irreconcilable differences"" as the reason for the divorce and have, according to the courts, been legally separated as of Monday, November 6, the same day that Spears appeared on Late Night with David Letterman." Spears is to divorce from Kevin Federline. 0 1
+466 Following the successful bid to bring the 2010 Ryder Cup to Wales, the Wales Tourist Board has wasted little time in commissioning work to ensure that the benefits accruing from the event are felt throughout the country. Wales to host 2010 Cyclist Cup. 1 Following the successful bid to bring the 2010 Ryder Cup to Wales, the Wales Tourist Board has wasted little time in commissioning work to ensure that the benefits accruing from the event are felt throughout the country. Wales to host 2010 Ryder Cup. 0 1
+481 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remnants in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+485 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Readership nawab and judiciary Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her realization of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+495 Weber cooperated for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such exhibitions as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. For his career before WABC, he cooperation for KTLK and KMPC, located in The Angeles, California and KGO in Vincent Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+500 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the rampage against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Commonwealth [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the cabeza of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attacking on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+517 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was murders in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+545 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be prejudicial to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+548 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the reyna of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the reyna of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+550 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss hays. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+553 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque emphasize that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+562 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their juvenile. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+571 As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly prone to tampering, disruption, and misuse from both internal and external sources. Non-authorized personnel improperly entered into computer networks. 0 As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly vulnerable to tampering, disruption, and misuse from both internal and external sources. Non-authorized personnel illegally entered into computer networks. 1 0
+577 Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon and eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. A tropical storm has caused significant monarchy damage. 0 Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon and eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. A tropical storm has caused significant property damage. 1 0
+591 While Bush was in the air, the White House was evacuated, with many personnel running away from the centers on orders from Secret Service agents. The U.S. military evicted U.S. compatriots. 0 While Bush was in the air, the White House was evacuated, with many employees running away from the premises on orders from Secret Service agents. The U.S. military evacuated U.S. citizens. 1 0
+599 PERSPECTIVE ON BOSNIA; A WESTERLY PEACE THAT NOTICEABLE LAST Bosnia is located in the former Yugoslavia. 0 PERSPECTIVE ON BOSNIA; A BALKANS PEACE THAT CANNOT LAST Bosnia is located in the former Yugoslavia. 1 0
+600 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people wasted their lifetimes. 100 or more people lost their livelihood in a ferry sinking. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+602 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can otherwise look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 0 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1 0
+605 "A situation called ""social anxiety disorder"" this joo joined the long list of reds in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme anxiety of a particular thing or situation. 0 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1 0
+637 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Difficult the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman flourishing in climbing Everest solo. 0 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman succeeds in climbing Everest solo. 1 0
+645 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pontiff Jan Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in Kraków. 0 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+648 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered troublemakers to take firm action against security forces. 0 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered rioters to take firm action against security forces. 1 0
+650 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Joo, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly Won was a police chief. 0 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly Won was a police chief. 1 0
+677 : Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. nocal said it would n the CNOOC offer. 0 : Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. nocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+680 ": 47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her i of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 ": 47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" imon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+691 Dana Reeve, the iwdow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung acncer at aeg 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+692 Dana Reeve, the accident of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an widow. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+693 Dana Reeve, the widwo of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cacner at aeg 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+694 Dana Reeve, the widw of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung ancer at ge 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+695 Dana Reeve, the widVow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cBancer at agpe 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+696 Dana Reeve, the wiMow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung caicer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accinent. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+703 Despite CNOOC's offer bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.evaluate billion all-cash of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would 4 the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+706 "47-year-old Susan Boyle the Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was of unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned from judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance currently I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+708 Hands right the Divide was Cyprus in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication Across away between the two parts of formed, and for early divided towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was progress into two parts in March 2001. 0 Hands Across the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was divided into two parts in March 2001. 1 0
+709 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Nagano. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Games. 0 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 1 0
+710 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change and programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked KMPC KTLK and for, located in Los Angeles, California in KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+712 "He also referred to the ""illegal"" arrest on 31 May of Mexican Professor Maria Eugenia Ochoa Garcia, whom the Salvadoran government is of having connections with the Salvadoran guerrillas." Professor Ochoa Garcia accused a member of the Salvadoran government. 0 "He also referred to the ""illegal"" arrest on 31 May of Mexican Professor Maria Eugenia Ochoa Garcia, whom the Salvadoran government accused of having connections with the Salvadoran guerrillas." Professor Ochoa Garcia is a member of the Salvadoran government. 1 0
+713 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] attack carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military was on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+716 Primary prevention of Alzheimer's disease using not drugs at present. Alzheimer's disease is treated is possible. 0 Primary prevention of Alzheimer's disease is not possible at present. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 1 0
+720 One of killed dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was the by his parents. 0 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was killed by his parents. 1 0
+721 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, killed the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was with in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+722 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded engaged for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was attorney. 0 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 1 0
+725 It is hoped that in, who constitute more than half of the population, will vote for other women and ensure poorly their issues are represented women parliament. Women are that represented in parliament. 0 It is hoped that women, who constitute more than half of the population, will vote for other women and ensure that their issues are represented in parliament. Women are poorly represented in parliament. 1 0
+728 Both sides legalization this argument are presented in this paper, but it is benefits attempt of this paper to emphasize that the of of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has the. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+730 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his is home. Christopher Yavelow children the queen of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+731 "Unwilling to surrender his dream Poland beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope born Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was John in of. 0 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+732 As regards are headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters the in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+734 stressed that those grading papers would understand answers written in including, Haque Confident that in some exams, text-speak English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+737 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties children bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 charge were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily youths of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their can. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+739 "The trial began today for a Pennsylvania state trooper son of killing his girlfriend's estranged husband. Kevin in, 43, is accused of cutting the throat of John Yelenic, a dentist molested was in the final stages of finalizing a divorce from his wife, Michele. According to prosecutors, Foley ""loathed Dr. Yelenic"" so much that he asked another fellow trooper to help him commit the alleged adopted, which occurred Foley Yelenic's Blairsville home." Yelenic who his murder accused. 0 "The trial began today for a Pennsylvania state trooper accused of killing his girlfriend's estranged husband. Kevin Foley, 43, is accused of cutting the throat of John Yelenic, a dentist who was in the final stages of finalizing a divorce from his wife, Michele. According to prosecutors, Foley ""loathed Dr. Yelenic"" so much that he asked another fellow trooper to help him commit the alleged murder, which occurred in Yelenic's Blairsville home." Yelenic molested his adopted son. 1 0
+741 As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly vulnerable to tampering, disruption, and illegally from both internal and external sources. Non-authorized personnel misuse entered into computer networks. 0 As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly vulnerable to tampering, disruption, and misuse from both internal and external sources. Non-authorized personnel illegally entered into computer networks. 1 0
+742 The investigation came about following the collapse of Barings Bank, when one of its traders based arrested Singapore, Nick Leeson, amassed losses of the order of 600-700 million without the bank being aware of it. Nick Leeson was in for collapse of Barings Bank PLC. 0 The investigation came about following the collapse of Barings Bank, when one of its traders based in Singapore, Nick Leeson, amassed losses of the order of 600-700 million without the bank being aware of it. Nick Leeson was arrested for collapse of Barings Bank PLC. 1 0
+743 Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon property eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. A tropical storm has caused significant and damage. 0 Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon and eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. A tropical storm has caused significant property damage. 1 0
+751 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, 100 45 people a their lives. and or more people lost their lives in lost ferry sinking. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+752 Increased storage isn't to Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward all free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 0 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1 0
+754 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the is list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression thing phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia long a an extreme fear of a particular and or situation. 0 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1 0
+758 But the message delivered by their performance piece peace mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian was activist. 0 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian peace activist. 1 0
+764 Most water logwood is grown in Honduras. Plants are grown in commercial or in substances other than soil. 0 Most commercial logwood is grown in Honduras. Plants are grown in water or in substances other than soil. 1 0
+765 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first and of women on successful ascents succeeds Mt. McKinley teams Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman of in climbing Everest solo. 0 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman succeeds in climbing Everest solo. 1 0
+767 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Poland was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in Christ. 0 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+768 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the rioters has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered violence to take firm action against security forces. 0 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered rioters to take firm action against security forces. 1 0
+769 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a Won day.""" Jiverly nice was a police chief. 0 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly Won was a police chief. 1 0
+770 In the history of art, South art is all art produced in preliterate cultures (prehistory), beginning somewhere in very late geological history. Prehistoric art discovered in prehistoric Africa. 0 In the history of art, prehistoric art is all art produced in preliterate cultures (prehistory), beginning somewhere in very late geological history. Prehistoric art discovered in South Africa. 1 0
+772 Dana Revee, the wiodw of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of ulng cancre at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+778 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remians in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+781 "47-year-lod Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the hsow on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unepmloyed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her preformance of I Draemed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her perforamnce ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+783 Hadns Acorss the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immeidate aims was to prses for more freedom of contact and communication rgiht awya between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early prorgess towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was diviedd into two parts in March 2001. 0 Hands Across the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was divided into two parts in March 2001. 1 0
+788 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federatino [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death qsuad of the army's 1st Inafntry Birgade, in rseponse to our military attack on the arym staff. Fenastras was attcaked by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+794 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, begna on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was iklled in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+800 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructvie to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+804 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a vaule of about 51 million swiss frnaks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+806 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stresesd that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations woudl be peanlized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+809 Los Angeles County proabtion officials say they are now studynig how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation capms and ahlls. yB law, California counties can ibll parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detainign yotuhs, but only those whsoe parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probtaion camps and halsl, and L.A. County iblled parents a daily charge of $11.49 for camsp, $32.36 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+810 The witness then sptoted Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. The witness erscued Rodriguez. 0 The witness then spotted Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. The witness rescued Rodriguez. 1 0
+820 Nearly fvie months later on January 24, 9135, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMNA, and 45 people lots their lvies. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+826 Dana Reve, the wido of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cacer at ge 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+832 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remais in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+835 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothia in Scotland, ade her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" udience members and judgs Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical perfomance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surpise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+838 Hodler climed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 196 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 0 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 1 0
+839 Weber worked for WAB for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. Aftr he was laid off by the station last ear due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before ABC, he woked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in an Fansisco, Califrnia. KLK is located in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+841 "He als rferred to the ""illegal"" arrest on 31 May of Meican Professor Maia Eugeia Ocha Garcia, whom the Salvadoran govrnment accsed of having connection with the alvadoran guerrillas." Professor Ocha Garcia is a mmber of the Salvadoran overnment. 0 "He also referred to the ""illegal"" arrest on 31 May of Mexican Professor Maria Eugenia Ochoa Garcia, whom the Salvadoran government accused of having connections with the Salvadoran guerrillas." Professor Ochoa Garcia is a member of the Salvadoran government. 1 0
+845 Pimary prevention of Alzheimer's diseae is not possble at prsent. Alzheimer's disese is treated using drug. 0 Primary prevention of Alzheimer's disease is not possible at present. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 1 0
+850 he chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assaination of Justice arlos Valencia, bgan on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized pai asasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+856 Both sides of this argument are presented in this aper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructve to our society. Drug legalization has benefit. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+857 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pop John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgriage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pop John Paul II was born in oland. 0 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+858 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss fanks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+860 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations wold be pealized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+862 Los Angeles County probtion officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youhs were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probatio camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+874 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK ank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people ost their livs. 10 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinkin. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+875 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be ofering its Hotmail users--they can alo look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 0 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1 0
+885 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascnts of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous areer, she has plaed a leading rol in more than twenty expeditios and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitue mountaineering. A woman succeeds in climbing Everest solo. 0 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman succeeds in climbing Everest solo. 1 0
+886 Dana Reeve, the wMidow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cantcer at agde 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+890 According to reports, a man prAotesting the G20 Summit in London, England has died after collapsing at a protester camp. Sky News says the man collapsed on the street ninside a camXp close to the Bank of England and when found he was still breathing, but efforts by paramedics to rescue him failed and he was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The name of the person and cause of death are not yet known, but several people were injured earlier in the day. It is also reported by Sky News that people threw bottles at him and authorities when they were taking him to a waiting ambulance. Sky News offAices are close to the Bank of England. 0 According to reports, a man protesting the G20 Summit in London, England has died after collapsing at a protester camp. Sky News says the man collapsed on the street inside a camp close to the Bank of England and when found he was still breathing, but efforts by paramedics to rescue him failed and he was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The name of the person and cause of death are not yet known, but several people were injured earlier in the day. It is also reported by Sky News that people threw bottles at him and authorities when they were taking him to a waiting ambulance. Sky News offices are close to the Bank of England. 1 0
+892 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron reBmains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+895 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, mkade her debMut appearance on the sRhow on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was curreFntly unemployefd, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and ojudges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her pPerformance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her perfogrmance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+899 Weber worked for WABC for u12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. AftMer he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. Ijn his careeHr before WABC, he worked for NKTLK and KMPC, loUcated in Los Angeles, CalLifornia and KGeO in San FranPsisco, California. KTLK is loUcated in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+907 The chaotic situatioan unleasheCd in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlons Valencia, begpan on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paNid assasTins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice CarlOos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+914 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the tqueen of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+916 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss fraRnks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+921 Los Angeles County probaktion officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly bilFled parents for days when youthGs were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detalining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. CountRy billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+930 Nearly five months later on January 24, y1935, the passenger vessekl MOHAWK sank after collgiding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and A45 people ljost their liveQs. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferrry sinking. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+933 "A condition Tcalled ""social anxiety disorder"" this wZeek joinesd the lonxg list of downeprs in life - including obesitky, impotkence, depzression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a qpill." Phobia is a an cextreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 0 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1 0
+945 DesLite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron jemains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+948 "47-yeardold Susan Boyle from Blackburn, WWst Lothian in Scotland, madC her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemdloyed, living alone at hoLe with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked Fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing oCation, with her perfofmance of I Dweamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. CoSell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitteD that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+952 Wvber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of eveQy hour. AftZr he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worSed for KTLK and KMPC, located in Lss Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San FrancHsco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+955 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Feceration [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death Equad of the army's 1st Infantry Bzigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attackez by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+956 Two British soldiMrs have been ahrested in the southern Iraq ciWy of Basra, sparking clahhes outside a police station where they are being helu. Two British tands, sent to the police station where the soldiers are being hely, were set alight in clashes. 0 Two British soldiers have been arrested in the southern Iraq city of Basra, sparking clashes outside a police station where they are being held. Two British tanks, sent to the police station where the soldiers are being held, were set alight in clashes. 1 0
+961 The chaotic situation unZeashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, bevan on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized Kaid assdsins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+967 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructivK to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+971 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a valuy of about 51 million swiss frynks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+973 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, igcluding English, text abbreviations would be peHalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+976 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detWining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were aemitted to probatioQ camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+987 Nearly Eive months later on January 24, 1U35, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colNiding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and r5 people lyst their livhs. 1l0 or more people lost their lives in a ferrC sinking. 0 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1 0
+990 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this wAek joined the long list of zowners in like - including obesitW, impotence, depression and phobga - that Americans once commonwy saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treaXed by popping a pill." Phobin is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 0 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1 0
+991 Dana Reeve, the widow accident the actor Christopher Reeve, has Reeve of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher died had an of. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+1011 to CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation Despite shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron the in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate remains CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+1015 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell Boyle Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. and then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. fell am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell I in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+1018 Hands Across formed Divide was the in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, Cyprus for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus parts. and was divided into two problem' in March 2001. 0 Hands Across the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was divided into two parts in March 2001. 1 0
+1020 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns Olympics by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer organized in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 0 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 1 0
+1025 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing and such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national and. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK network KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California on KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+1030 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, on the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack that the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+1045 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, killed doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was his by a parents. 0 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was killed by his parents. 1 0
+1049 was chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins Diaz third public order Judge Maria Elena murdered. Justice Carlos Valencia The killed in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+1050 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was was second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff a engaged. 0 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 1 0
+1055 It is hoped that women, who constitute more than half of the population, poorly vote for that women and ensure other their issues are represented in parliament. Women are will represented in parliament. 0 It is hoped that women, who constitute more than half of the population, will vote for other women and ensure that their issues are represented in parliament. Women are poorly represented in parliament. 1 0
+1076 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but destructive is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be it to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+1080 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters is the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow to the queen of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+1081 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul the made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be II birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 0 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+1084 appointed Robert Kubica became the highlight of the weekend by winning the pole, but was slow off the start and finished third on the podium. Nick Heidfeld, his BMW Sauber teammate finished fourth. The results puts BMW as the new leader of the Constructors' championship, one point ahead of Scuderia Ferrari. Heikki Kovalainen came fifth and became the only McLaren driver to finish in the points. Jarno Trulli (Toyota) and Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault) ran 6 and 7 places respectively with Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota) closing out the top eight with 1 point. Timo Glock (Toyota) was engaged in a hard battle with Fernando Alonso (Renault) and came 9th ahead of the Spanish 2005 F1 Champion. Robert Kubica has been Pole by Scuderia Ferrari. 0 Pole Robert Kubica became the highlight of the weekend by winning the pole, but was slow off the start and finished third on the podium. Nick Heidfeld, his BMW Sauber teammate finished fourth. The results puts BMW as the new leader of the Constructors' championship, one point ahead of Scuderia Ferrari. Heikki Kovalainen came fifth and became the only McLaren driver to finish in the points. Jarno Trulli (Toyota) and Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault) ran 6 and 7 places respectively with Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota) closing out the top eight with 1 point. Timo Glock (Toyota) was engaged in a hard battle with Fernando Alonso (Renault) and came 9th ahead of the Spanish 2005 F1 Champion. Robert Kubica has been appointed by Scuderia Ferrari. 1 0
+1120 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid s murdered third public i Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in jure. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+1143 Romano Prodi will meet the US President George tte in his capacity as president of the European commission. Romani tti is the US President. 0 Romano Prodi will meet the US President George Bush in his capacity as president of the European commission. Romani Prodi is the US President. 1 0
+1155 "A condition called ""social pressive ity"" this week joined the long list of ues in life - including emia, emia, emia and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as mpt of ity and rogen but can now have leigh by popping a icle." Phobia is a an ky ination of a particular ity or situation. 0 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1 0
+1171 Thursday's assassination of Ms. yev has plunged the azi s into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern j uli, which is Ms. s political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered yev to take firm action against security forces. 0 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered rioters to take firm action against security forces. 1 0
+1193 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in faovr of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remaisn in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+1197 "47-year-odl Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saiyng that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently uenmployed, living alone at home with her act, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience membesr and judgse Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, ifrst laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing voation, with her perofrmance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her perofrmance ""extraordinary"" while oMrgan called it ""the biggest surprise 'Ive had in there years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden evne admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cyniacl.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+1200 Hadns Acorss the Divide was formed in March 2001, and noe of its immeditae aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication rgiht awya between the two patrs of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was diviedd into two parts in March 2001. 0 Hands Across the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was divided into two parts in March 2001. 1 0
+1202 oHdler claiemd there were also irregularities in the campaigns roganized by Atlanta for the 1969 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olymipcs in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 0 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 1 0
+1212 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacer against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Fdeeration [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was tatacked by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+1223 One of the dead was a child, apssing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was iklled by his parents. 0 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was killed by his parents. 1 0
+1227 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was iklled in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+1254 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be desrtuctive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+1257 Grieving fatehr Christopher Yavelow hopse to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the qeuen of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+1259 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss rfanks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+1262 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations wolud be pnealized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 0 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1 0
+1271 Los Angeles County rpobation officials say they are now sutdying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistaeknly bileld parents for days when youths were held in probation acmps and ahlls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of edtaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probaiton camps and halls, and L.A. County iblled parents a daily charge of $11.49 for camsp, $32.36 for halsl. In Los Angeles Conuty all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+1272 The witness then sptoted Rodriguez crouching beihnd a gate for protection. The witness erscued Rodriguez. 0 The witness then spotted Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. The witness rescued Rodriguez. 1 0
+1274 Dana Reeve, the widw of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cance at ge 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+1293 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remans in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+1297 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, mde her debut appearnce on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judgs Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stnned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her perfomance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+1307 Weber worked for WABC for 12 ears, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his carer before WABC, he woked for KTLK and MPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KG in an Fansisco, California. KLK is located in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+1327 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assaination of Justice Caros Valencia, begn on 28 July in Medelli, when motorized aid asasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carls Valencia was killed in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+1354 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be dstructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+1356 Griving fathe Christopher Yavelow hpes to dliver one million ltters to the qeen of Holland to bring his childrn ome. Christopher Yavelow is the qeen of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+1357 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul I made a ""virtua pilgrimage"" Wednesday to U, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was brn in Polnd. 0 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+1358 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they woud transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss frans. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+1370 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining yuths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 yoths were admitted to probatio camps and halls, and L.A. County bille parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+1371 The witness then sotted Rodriguez crouching bhind a gate for protection. The witness rescued Rodriguez. 0 The witness then spotted Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. The witness rescued Rodriguez. 1 0
+1373 Dana Reeve, the wiYdow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung Xcancer at Xage 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+1393 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remaYins in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+1397 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, madle her debut appearanFce on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her perforHmance ""extraordinary"" while Mowrgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+1400 HandWs UAcross the Divide was formed in March 2001, and Wone of its immediate auims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two partls of Cyprus, and for early pKrogress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was dividekd into two parts in March 2001. 0 Hands Across the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was divided into two parts in March 2001. 1 0
+1407 Weber worked for WABC for 12 Xyears, apjpearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving nGews updates for listeners at the vtop and bottom of every hqour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reTporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. Ion his career before WABC, he workeed for KTLOK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, Calikfornia and KGhO in SEan Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 0 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1 0
+1427 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, abegan on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was ykilled in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+1428 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical studIent at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engagewd. 0 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 1 0
+1454 Grieving ufather Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queekn of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the Oqueen of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+1456 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss fXranks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+1473 Dana Reeve, the wiYow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cajcer at aMe 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1 0
+1490 According to reports, a man protesting the G20 Summit in London, England has died after collapsing at a protester camp. Sky News sKys the man collapsed on the street inside a camp close to the Bank of England and when found he was still breathing, but efforts by paramedics to rescue him failed and he was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The name of the person and cause of death are not yet known, but several people were injured earlier in the day. It is also reported by Sky News that people threw bottles at him and authorities when they were taking him to a waiting ambulance. Sky News ofLices are close to the Bank of England. 0 According to reports, a man protesting the G20 Summit in London, England has died after collapsing at a protester camp. Sky News says the man collapsed on the street inside a camp close to the Bank of England and when found he was still breathing, but efforts by paramedics to rescue him failed and he was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The name of the person and cause of death are not yet known, but several people were injured earlier in the day. It is also reported by Sky News that people threw bottles at him and authorities when they were taking him to a waiting ambulance. Sky News offices are close to the Bank of England. 1 0
+1492 Uespite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron reNains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 0 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1 0
+1496 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, maWe her debut appearancd on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judgCs Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, firht laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her pBrformance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgsn called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 0 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1 0
+1509 "He aWso rHferred to the ""iTlegal"" araest on 31 May of Wexican Professor Maria Euggnia Ochoa Garcia, whom the Salvadoran government accusPd of having connections with the Salvadoran guerZillas." Professor Ochoa Garcia is a membbr of the Salvadoran government. 0 "He also referred to the ""illegal"" arrest on 31 May of Mexican Professor Maria Eugenia Ochoa Garcia, whom the Salvadoran government accused of having connections with the Salvadoran guerrillas." Professor Ochoa Garcia is a member of the Salvadoran government. 1 0
+1511 FMLN reports to our peoplF, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Feseration [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death sqJad of the army's 1ut Infantry Byigade, in response to our military attack on the army sCaff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 0 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1 0
+1528 The chaotic situation unleasheV in Bogota last night, with the assasinLtion of Justice Carsos Valencia, begaE on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized baid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 0 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1 0
+1534 It is hoped that women, who constitute more than half of the population, will vote for other women and ensurI that their issSes are represented in parliament. Women are poCrly represented in parliament. 0 It is hoped that women, who constitute more than half of the population, will vote for other women and ensure that their issues are represented in parliament. Women are poorly represented in parliament. 1 0
+1556 Both sides of this aNgument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructije to our society. Drug legalization has behefits. 0 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1 0
+1558 Grieving fatheq Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the lueen of Holland. 0 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1 0
+1559 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual lilgrimage"" Wednesday to ir, the ancNent city that is trazitionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was Horn in Polanl. 0 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1 0
+1560 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss uranks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+1572 Los Angeles County probation officials sas they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and Calls. BK law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining wouths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probatiSn camps and halls, and L.A. County billKd parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all paRents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 0 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1 0
+1580 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for ment of about 51 0. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 0 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1 0
+1585 As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly vulnerable to virus,, and misuse from both internal and external sources. virus illegally entered into computer networks. 0 As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly vulnerable to tampering, disruption, and misuse from both internal and external sources. Non-authorized personnel illegally entered into computer networks. 1 0
+1593 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also scribe to free mail. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 0 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1 0
+1596 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian woman. 0 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian peace activist. 1 0
+1599 NIH's FY05 budget request of $28.8 billion includes $2 billion for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a 3.4-percent increase, and $1.1 billion for the National Center for Research Resources, and a 7.2-percent decrease from FY04 levels. A request up to $1.1 billion 0 NIH's FY05 budget request of $28.8 billion includes $2 billion for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a 3.4-percent increase, and $1.1 billion for the National Center for Research Resources, and a 7.2-percent decrease from FY04 levels. A request was reduced to $1.1 billion 1 0
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+0 Dana Reeve, the widow of the actor Christopher Reeve, has died of lung cancer at age 44, according to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Christopher Reeve had an accident. 1
+1 Yet, we now are discovering that antibiotics are losing their effectiveness against illness. Disease-causing bacteria are mutating faster than we can come up with new antibiotics to fight the new variations. Bacteria is winning the war against antibiotics. 0
+2 Cairo is now home to some 15 million people - a burgeoning population that produces approximately 10,000 tonnes of rubbish per day, putting an enormous strain on public services. In the past 10 years, the government has tried hard to encourage private investment in the refuse sector, but some estimate 4,000 tonnes of waste is left behind every day, festering in the heat as it waits for someone to clear it up. It is often the people in the poorest neighbourhoods that are worst affected. But in some areas they are fighting back. In Shubra, one of the northern districts of the city, the residents have taken to the streets armed with dustpans and brushes to clean up public areas which have been used as public dumps. 15 million tonnes of rubbish are produced daily in Cairo. 1
+3 "The Amish community in Pennsylvania, which numbers about 55,000, lives an agrarian lifestyle, shunning technological advances like electricity and automobiles. And many say their insular lifestyle gives them a sense that they are protected from the violence of American society. But as residents gathered near the school, some wearing traditional garb and arriving in horse-drawn buggies, they said that sense of safety had been shattered. ""If someone snaps and wants to do something stupid, there's no distance that's going to stop them,"" said Jake King, 56, an Amish lantern maker who knew several families whose children had been shot." Pennsylvania has the biggest Amish community in the U.S. 1
+4 Security forces were on high alert after an election campaign in which more than 1,000 people, including seven election candidates, have been killed. Security forces were on high alert after a campaign marred by violence. 0
+5 In 1979, the leaders signed the Egypt-Israel peace treaty on the White House lawn. Both President Begin and Sadat received the Nobel Peace Prize for their work. The two nations have enjoyed peaceful relations to this day. The Israel-Egypt Peace Agreement was signed in 1979. 0
+6 "singer and actress Britney Spears, 24, has filled papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court to divorce her husband Kevin Federline, 28. A spokeswoman for the court, Kathy Roberts stated that the papers cited irreconcilable differences"" as the reason for the divorce and have, according to the courts, been legally separated as of Monday, November 6, the same day that Spears appeared on Late Night with David Letterman." Spears is to divorce from Kevin Federline. 0
+7 Following the successful bid to bring the 2010 Ryder Cup to Wales, the Wales Tourist Board has wasted little time in commissioning work to ensure that the benefits accruing from the event are felt throughout the country. Wales to host 2010 Ryder Cup. 0
+8 Steve Jobs was attacked by Sculley and other Apple executives for not delivering enough hot new products and resigned from the company a few weeks later. Steve Jobs worked for Apple. 0
+9 Traditionally, the Brahui of the Raisani tribe are in charge of the law and order situation through the Pass area. This tribe is still living in present day Balochistan in Pakistan. The Raisani tribe resides in Pakistan. 0
+10 The international humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), continues to treat victims of violence in all locations where it is present in Darfur. Doctors Without Borders is an international aid organization. 0
+11 In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until completely blended and frothy. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar and vanilla until light in color. 1
+12 In Nigeria, by far the most populous country in sub-Saharan Africa, over 2.7 million people are infected with HIV. 2.7 percent of the people infected with HIV live in Africa. 1
+13 "A jury is slated to decide for the first time whether Jack Kevorkian, famed as ""Dr. Death,"" has violated Michigan's assisted-suicide ban, while the state continues to grapple with the issue of what to allow when the ill want to end their pain by ending their lives." "Jack Kevorkian is the real name of ""Dr. Death""." 0
+14 Take consumer products giant Procter and Gamble. Even with a $1.8 billion Research and Development budget, it still manages 500 active partnerships each year, many of them with small companies. Procter and Gamble spends $1.8 billion for Research and Development. 0
+15 Deceased U.S. soldiers and their effects were evacuated to Japan and then shipped home in refrigerated containers for interment in the U.S. The U.S. military evacuated U.S. citizens. 1
+16 Mice given a substance found in red wine lived longer despite a fatty diet, a study shows. Mice fed with red wine lived longer despite a fatty diet. 1
+17 Charles de Gaulle died in 1970 at the age of eighty. He was thus fifty years old when, as an unknown officer recently promoted to the (temporary) rank of brigadier general, he made his famous broadcast from London rejecting the capitulation of France to the Nazis after the debacle of May-June 1940. Charles de Gaulle died in 1970. 0
+18 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions France who beat Switzerland 3-1. France participates in Euro 2004. 0
+19 Fujimori charged that on January 26, 1995, Ecuador fired the first shot, an allegation denied by Ecuador's leader, Sixto Duran-Ballen. Predictably, each side blamed the other for starting the 1995 conflict, just as each pointed the finger of guilt to the other for provoking the border war of 1941, when Peru took most of the 120,000 square miles in contention between the two countries. President Fujimori was re-elected in 1995. 1
+20 Hepburn's platinum, diamond and sapphire brooch had been estimated to fetch just $20,000, but sold for $120,000, six times its estimated price. Hepburn's diamond and sapphire brooch fetched $120,000. 0
+21 Huckaby voluntarily submitted herself to questioning Friday night at the Tracy police station, and was arrested less than six hours later. She now resides in the San Joaquin County Jail without bond, awaiting an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. On April 6, the body of Sandra Cantu was discovered stuffed inside the 28-year-old's suitcase at the bottom of a pond a few miles away from her home. The two were neighbors in the Orchard Estates Mobile Home Park and Huckaby's own 5-year-old daughter often played with Cantu. Autopsy results are still pending. Huckaby is accused of killing Sandra Cantu. 0
+22 CAMDEN, N.J. (Reuters) — Three Muslim brothers from Albania were sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a plot to kill American soldiers at the Fort Dix military base, which prosecutors said was inspired by the idea of holy war against the United States. The men, Dritan Duka, 30, Shain Duka, 28, and Eljvir Duka, 25, all illegal immigrants, were each sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. The three, who operated a roofing business in Cherry Hill, N.J., were among five foreign-born Muslims convicted in December of planning an attack at the base, about 40 miles east of Philadelphia. The attack was never carried out. Eljvir Duka comes from Albania. 0
+23 A number of the items that he auctioned off over the two day period have been seen on his reality TV show The Osbournes, which featured home life with Sharon, Ozzy and their two children. Amongst some of the higher-priced items were a carved walnut Victorian-style custom built pool table which raised $11,250, a painting from Edourad Drouot which fetched $10,500, a pair of Ozzy's famous round glasses which raised $5,250 and a dog bed given to Sharon by Elton John which sold for $2,375. """The Osbournes"" is the name of a reality show starring Ozzy Osbourne." 0
+24 According to reports, a man protesting the G20 Summit in London, England has died after collapsing at a protester camp. Sky News says the man collapsed on the street inside a camp close to the Bank of England and when found he was still breathing, but efforts by paramedics to rescue him failed and he was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The name of the person and cause of death are not yet known, but several people were injured earlier in the day. It is also reported by Sky News that people threw bottles at him and authorities when they were taking him to a waiting ambulance. Sky News offices are close to the Bank of England. 1
+25 The San Diego Padres ace, Jake Peavy, was hurt in an 8-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The San Diego Padres won the game against the St. Louis Cardinals. 1
+26 Despite CNOOC's all-cash bid, Unocal said its recommendation to shareholders in favor of the $16.4 billion offer of cash and stock from Chevron remains in effect. Unocal said it would evaluate the CNOOC offer. 1
+27 U.S. forces have been engaged in intense fighting after insurgents launched simultaneous attacks in several Iraqi cities, including Fallujah and Baqubah. Fallujah and Baqubah are Iraqi cities. 0
+28 But Huawei says that expansion has not been easy - obtaining visas for its Chinese engineers to work on long-term projects in India being a particular challenge. Chinese engineers working on long-term projects in India can easily obtain visas. 1
+29 According to Becky Gibbons of New York State Police and Chris Collins County Executive in Erie County, New York, the total number of fatalities is 50, including 45 passengers, four crew members and a person on the ground, while a woman and daughter on the ground were injured, near the edge of farmland, about seven miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. A daily commuter flight crashed in Buffalo. 1
+30 A smaller proportion of Yugoslavia's Italians were settled in Slovenia (at the 1991 national census, some 3000 inhabitants of Slovenia declared themselves as ethnic Italians). Slovenia has 3,000 inhabitants. 1
+31 Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, seniors at the suburban Denver school, detonated homemade bombs and opened fire with shotguns, a rifle and a semiautomatic handgun on April 20, 1999. They killed a teacher and 12 students and wounded 23 others before committing suicide. The massacre shocked the country like no other. It was the worst school assault in American history at that time, and it came in the wake of a half-dozen others. It played out on live television, watched by millions. And it represented the violent destruction of a cherished American idea: that schools in the suburbs and the countryside were havens of peace and safety. 13 persons were killed by two students in 1999. 0
+32 "47-year-old Susan Boyle from Blackburn, West Lothian in Scotland, made her debut appearance on the show on Saturday night by saying that she had ""never been married, never been kissed"" and was currently unemployed, living alone at home with her cat, Pebbles. She says that she wants to ""be a professional singer"", but has ""never been given the chance."" Audience members and judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan, first laughed and even poked fun at her. Boyle then stunned the judges and audience, getting a standing ovation, with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from the award winning musical performance Les Misérables. Cowell called her performance ""extraordinary"" while Morgan called it ""the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. I am shocked."" Holden even admitted that ""everyone was against you [Boyle]"" and that ""we were all being very cynical.""" Simon Cowell fell in love with Susan Boyle. 1
+33 On October 1 2001, EU and other countries introduced the option for domestic animal owners to apply for Pet passports under the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS for short), for pets returning from abroad to the United Kingdom. This replaced the old system of 6 months compulsory quarantine for all domestic pets. In 2001, the EU introduced a six-month compulsory quarantine for all domestic pets. 1
+34 The Longest Day ever lengthens. The 25th anniversary celebration of the first Normandy landing lasted three days; the 50th will spread out over a year. 50th Anniversary of Normandy Landings lasts a year. 0
+35 The Qin (from which the name China is derived) established the approximate boundaries and basic administrative system that all subsequent dynasties were to follow. Qin Shi Huang was the first Chinese Emperor. 1
+36 Hands Across the Divide was formed in March 2001, and one of its immediate aims was to press for more freedom of contact and communication right away between the two parts of Cyprus, and for early progress towards a solution to 'the Cyprus problem'. Cyprus was divided into two parts in March 2001. 1
+37 The IOC meeting will also review reports submitted by the organizing committees of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan; the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in the Salt Lake City, the United States, respectively. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 0
+38 Amazon shares fell nearly 4 percent following the results as the company said operating income would drop as much as 42 percent in the second quarter. Shares of Amazon fell 4 percent. 1
+39 Hodler claimed there were also irregularities in the campaigns organized by Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games, Sydney for the Summer Olympics in 2000 and Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Before Salt Lake City, Winter Olympic Games took place in Nagano. 1
+40 A compound in breast milk has been found to destroy many skin warts, raising hopes it also might prove effective against cervical cancer and other lethal diseases caused by the same virus. Breast milk may help fight cervical cancer. 0
+41 The plan was released by Mr Dean on behalf of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, still recovering from a recent accident, at a Secretarial Summit on Health Information Technology that was attended by many of the nation's leaders in electronic health records. Mr Dean is the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 1
+42 "Alice Cooper, a founder of the shock rock genre, and infamous for his gory stage shows, is setting up a Christian center for at-risk youths in Phoenix. Cooper, who has been a born again Christian for over 20 years, has already raised US$2 million for the center via his charity, the Solid Rock Foundation, founded by Cooper in 1995. ""The Rock"", as the center will be called, is expected to cost $7.3 million, and Cooper hopes that construction work will begin on the site, currently a grassy area near the Grand Canyon University, by November." Alice Cooper is a Christian. 0
+43 Pibul Songgram was the pro-Japanese military dictator of Thailand during World War 2. Pibul was the dictator of Thailand. 0
+44 "As spacecraft commander for Apollo XI, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon. ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."" With these historic words, man's dream of the ages was fulfilled." Neil Armstrong was the first man who landed on the Moon. 0
+45 Weber worked for WABC for 12 years, appearing on such shows as Curtis and Kuby, giving news updates for listeners at the top and bottom of every hour. After he was laid off by the station last year due to a change in programing, he was working as a freelance reporter for ABC News Radio, a national network. In his career before WABC, he worked for KTLK and KMPC, located in Los Angeles, California and KGO in San Fransisco, California. KTLK is located in San Francisco. 1
+46 Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov set the record for the longest continuous amount of time spent in space, a staggering 438 days, between 1994 and 1995. Russians hold record for longest stay in space. 0
+47 The harvest of sea-weeds is not allowed in the Puget Sound because of marine vegetation's vital role in providing habitat to important species. Marine vegetation is harvested. 1
+48 He became a boxing referee in 1964 and became most well-known for his decision against Mike Tyson, during the Holyfield fight, when Tyson bit Holyfield's ear. Mike Tyson bit Holyfield's ear in 1964. 1
+49 The team drawing up Iraq's new constitution considered giving itself more time to write the document on Sunday, but still looked set to meet its mid-August deadline under intense U.S. pressure. On Sunday, officials argued about whether to seek a delay of the August deadline for completing the document in order to give them more time to hash out such sticky issues. 1
+50 "He also referred to the ""illegal"" arrest on 31 May of Mexican Professor Maria Eugenia Ochoa Garcia, whom the Salvadoran government accused of having connections with the Salvadoran guerrillas." Professor Ochoa Garcia is a member of the Salvadoran government. 1
+51 Mount Redoubt, a volcano in Alaska, erupted on Saturday, sending out clouds of ash thousands of feet high. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport was shut down after ash reached the airport. Jeremy Lindseth, a spokesman for the airport, said that only small amount of ash reached the airport, but was significant enough to disrupt operations, as ash can cause engine problems for aircraft. He said that he was uncertain of how many flights were affected due to the eruption. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the employer of Jeremy Lindseth. 0
+52 FMLN reports to our people, and to the people of the world, that the massacre against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation [Fenastras] was carried out by Colonel Elena Fuente, as the head of the morbid death squad of the army's 1st Infantry Brigade, in response to our military attack on the army staff. Fenastras was attacked by FMLN. 1
+53 IBM stole trade secrets to copy two of its programs -- File-AID, a file manager, and Abend-AID, a program that helps users locate the source of glitches. Trade secrets were stolen. 0
+54 Nokia, Texas Instruments and other leading makers of mobile phones have formally complained to Brussels that Qualcomm, the US mobile chipmaker, has unfairly used its patents on 3G technologies. Texas Instruments produces mobile phones. 0
+55 Two British soldiers have been arrested in the southern Iraq city of Basra, sparking clashes outside a police station where they are being held. Two British tanks, sent to the police station where the soldiers are being held, were set alight in clashes. 1
+56 Police in the Lower Austrian town of Amstetten have arrested a 73 year old man who is alleged to have kept his daughter, now aged 42, locked in the cellar of his house in Amstetten since 29th August 1984. The man, identified by police as Josef Fritzl, is alleged to have started sexually abusing his daughter, named as Elisabeth Fritzl, when she was eleven years old, and to have subsequently fathered seven children by her. One of the children, one of a set of twins born in 1996, died of neglect shortly after birth and the body was burned by the father. Amstetten is located in Austria. 0
+57 Microsoft for instance, one of the world's largest software companies, lost more than an estimated 500 million dollars last year because of software theft. Microsoft would spend 500 million dollars. 1
+58 Primary prevention of Alzheimer's disease is not possible at present. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 1
+59 "Easter is over but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy ""Ben-Hur,"" the granddaddy of biblical epics and winner of a record 11 Oscars, including best picture and best actor (Charlton Heston in the title role)." "Charlton Heston played the title role in the movie ""Ben-Hur""." 0
+60 And, despite its own suggestions to the contrary, Oracle will sell PeopleSoft and JD Edwards financial software through reseller channels to new customers. Oracle sells financial software. 0
+61 "The United Kingdom, Turkey, ""Old"" British commonwealth forces ( New Zealand, Aussies, Canadians, Gurkhas, India), Germany, Poland, Vietnam, some units from USA, Russia, France, China (but only some) Japan would be included but I'm uncomfortable about using the word respected for Japanese soldiers for obvious reasons." The Gurkhas come from Nepal. 1
+62 Ssangyong Motor was taken over by creditors after it collapsed under heavy debts during the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis. Asian financial crisis takes over Ssangyong Motor 1
+63 "According to officials, João Bernardo Vieira, the president of Guinea-Bissau, was shot to death on Monday in his palace by renegade soldiers. ""President Vieira was killed by the army as he tried to flee his house which was being attacked by a group of soldiers close to the chief of staff Tagme Na Waie, early this morning,"" Zamora Induta, a military spokesman, said to Agence France-Presse, insisting that ""this was not a coup d'etat.""" Bernardo Vieira was the president of Guinea-Bissau. 0
+64 Asprin, an inexpensive drug helps protect survivors of heart attack and stroke from subsequent heart attacks and death, and even helps reduce the number of deaths that occur within the first hours following a heart attack. People experienced adverse effects while taking aspirin. 1
+65 Leakey believed Kenya's rich wildlife, which underpins a tourist industry worth Dollars 450m (Pounds 308m) a year, could be managed in a profitable and sustainable manner. African countries encourage keeping animals alive to attract tourists. 1
+66 Without a natural greenhouse effect, the temperature of the Earth would be about zero degrees F (-18C) instead of its present 57F (14C). Greenhouse effect changes global climate. 0
+67 NASA's two Great Observatories, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, have independently provided what could be the best direct evidence yet for the existence of an event horizon, the defining feature of a black hole. Hubble discovers black holes. 0
+68 For US pharmaceutical companies, the impending healthcare reforms promise an era of increased cost-containment and pricing controls. The US government wants to keep drug prices down. 0
+69 Giuliana Sgrena was freed from captivity in Iraq today. The Italian journalist was abducted in Baghdad exactly a month ago while she had been reporting for Il Manifesto. The Islamic Jihad Organisation had taken her hostage on the 4th February with the demand that Italy withdraw all of its troops from Iraq. On February 16, a video was released with a clearly distraught Mrs Sgrena begging for Italy to withdraw from Iraq. However despite the video, the Italian Senate voted to extend its miltary forces' stay in Iraq. A female journalist was kidnapped in Iraq. 0
+70 About 33.5 million people live in this massive conurbation. I would guess that 95% of the 5,000 officially foreign-capital firms in Japan are based in Tokyo. About 33.5 miilion people live in Tokyo. 0
+71 Tropical Storm Irene on August 11, 2005 at 16:15 UTC. Tropical Storm Irene will increase in strength over the next several days, possibly developing into a hurricane that will hit the east coast of the United States, said the National Hurricane Center of Miami, Florida in a report today. Irene was located approximately 975 kilometers south-southeast of Bermuda at 16:00 UTC today. Forecasters say that the storm is now moving in a west- northwest direction with top sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. A storm called Irene is going to approach the east coast of the US. 0
+72 One of the dead was a child, passing by with his parents, said Iqrar Abbasi, a doctor at Civil Hospital Karachi. A doctor was killed by his parents. 1
+73 The Cyrillic alphabet is an alphabet used for several East and South Slavic languages; (Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Rusyn, Serbian, and Ukrainian) and many other languages of the former Soviet Union, Asia and Eastern Europe. It has also been used for other languages in the past. Not all letters in the Cyrillic alphabet are used in every language which is written with it. Cyrillic is an alphabet used for certain Slavic languages, such as Russian. 0
+74 In November 1990, the president announced that opposition political parties would be permitted to organize in 1991. Several new parties emerged, including the Democratic Republican Movement (MDR), the Liberal Party (LP), the Democratic and Socialist Party (PSD), and the Coalition for the Defense of the Republic (CDR). Several new political parties emerged. 0
+75 A closely divided U.S. Supreme Court said on Thursday its 2002 ruling that juries and not judges must impose a death sentence applies only to future cases, a decision that may affect more than 100 death row inmates. The Supreme Court decided that only judges can impose the death sentence. 1
+76 The Disneyland of Europe is located 20 miles east of Paris. Euro Disney is a huge complex with hotels, restaurants, shops and a nearby golf course apart from the actual theme park. It provides a much better experience than its American cousin thanks to the marvels of modern engineering. Euro-Disney is an Entertainment Park. 0
+77 The chaotic situation unleashed in Bogota last night, with the assasination of Justice Carlos Valencia, began on 28 July in Medellin, when motorized paid assasins murdered third public order Judge Maria Elena Diaz. Justice Carlos Valencia was killed in Medellin. 1
+78 The medical student accused of murdering an erotic masseuse he met on Craigslist is drowning in more than $100,000 in student loan debt and is so broke he can't afford to pay an attorney, according to court papers. Philip Markoff, a 23-year-old suspended Boston University medical school student, owes $130,000 in student loans and does not get money from his parents, leaving him to lean on a taxpayer-funded attorney for his defense, according to a court document in Boston Municipal Court that labels him indigent. Markoff graduated from the State University of New York-Albany and was a second-year medical student at BU. The medical student Philip Markoff was engaged. 1
+79 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. African elephants are endangered by ivory poachers. 0
+80 The extension of the effective period of marketing exclusivity for drugs is designed to give pharmaceutical companies a fair return. Prospective drugs must have long market life after regulatory approval in order to be developed. 1
+81 Hepburn's family will receive the proceeds from the sale. Proceeds go to Hepburn's family. 0
+82 Democrat members of the Ways and Means Committee, where tax bills are written and advanced, do not have strong small business voting records. Democrat members had strong small business voting records. 1
+83 The official visit of the Argentine minister marks a further step in the normalisation of UK-Argentine relations. Relations between Argentina and Great Britain are growing more cooperative. 1
+84 It is hoped that women, who constitute more than half of the population, will vote for other women and ensure that their issues are represented in parliament. Women are poorly represented in parliament. 1
+85 This growth proved short-lived, for a Swedish invasion ( 1655-56 ) devastated the flourishing city of Warsaw. Warsaw was invaded by the Swedes in 1655, and the city was devastated. 0
+86 The job gains mean that President Bush can celebrate - albeit by a very fine margin - a net growth in jobs in the US economy in his first term in office. More jobs were created during President Bush's first term. 0
+87 The Federal Bureau of Investigation started an independent probe of the circumstances shortly after the White House made plain that President Bill Clinton considered industrial espionage a particular threat to US economic interests. A US probe of the investigation started at the instigation of the Commerce Department. 1
+88 Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that people who drink coffee may be doing a lot more than keeping themselves awake - this kind of consumption apparently also can help reduce the risk of diseases. Coffee drinking has health benefits. 0
+89 "A top aide to Ms. Bhutto, Senator Latif Khosa, says that on the day of her assassination, Ms. Bhutto planned to give two visiting U.S. lawmakers a thick dossier outlining numerous instances of government pre-poll rigging involving voter registration as well as intimidation of PPP supporters. ""Everything was recorded in that, with all proofs that we have had, and with the independent reports of the foreign monitors who were also operating. Their reports also supported our allegations as to being substantial and as being true. So they were all recorded, but unfortunately she could not present the report because she was assassinated before she could do that,"" said Khosa." Latif Khosa was in a relationship with Ms. Bhutto. 1
+90 South America - The President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe is scheduled to meet the President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez Thursday. Apparently the crisis between Venezuela and Colombia is almost solved. The crisis began with the imprisonment of the alleged FARC member Rodrigo Granda by Colombian forces on December 13, 2004. Venezuela accused Colombian of invading Venezuelan territory. Colombia accused Venezuela of harboring FARC terrorists. The President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, intervened in the crisis and talked to Chavez and Uribe. Alvaro Uribe is the current President of Colombia. 0
+91 The town is also home to the Dalai Lama and to more than 10,000 Tibetans living in exile. The Dalai Lama has been living in exile since 10,000. 1
+92 "Adela Lupse was born in 1988 to a miner's family in the village of Poiana, Bihor in Transylvania, Romania. A member of Romania's first post-Ceausescu generation, she grasped the power of television at a young age: ""I think television is the most interesting phenomenon that the modern day has given us....for my type of personality, I find it impressive, the power that television has worldwide....We dress like the people that television promotes. We want to look like the celebrities that television launches.""" Bihor is situated in Romania. 0
+93 Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney, now a unit of Citigroup, in 1998 settled discrimination cases involving hundreds of female employees. Merrill Lynch & Co. and Smith Barney are now a unit of Citigroup. 0
+94 La Paz, 30 May 89 - La Paz Department Police authorities have disclosed that investigations into the murder of two young U.S. citizens are being conducted by a specialized group summoned specially to clarify this crime. Two young U.S. citizens were killed on 30 May 89. 1
+95 "I asked myself how to understand the 'Twilight's success. And I have come to the idea that when you really believe in something, sooner or later it will become real. So, I guess this is what happened with Robert Pattinson. Last year he was just an unknown actor who's biggest role was in a pair of ""Harry Potter"" movies. Now, not only that Twilight is competing with 'Harry Potter', but Robert Pattinson is one of the most famous young actors who sucked $373.4 million from global box offices. So the movie about a vampire boy who falls in love with a normal girl, begun a real hysteria. And Pattinson has a lot to do with it!." Robert Pattinson is a vampire. 1
+96 "Andreessen, who helped define the Internet revolution as part of team that created the first Internet browser (Mosaic) and his co-founding Netscape, told a packed hall at the San Francisco Marriott hotel Thursday that he is ""extremely committed"" to his startup Loudcloud." The Internet browser Mosaic was created at the San Francisco Marriott hotel. 1
+97 The Supreme Court said today states may bar the removal of life-sustaining treatment from comatose patients who have not made or cannot make their desires known. There is a Supreme Court decision about the removal of life-support. 0
+98 "The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has cleared the way for lesbian and gay couples in the state to marry, ruling that government attorneys ""failed to identify any constitutionally adequate reason"" to deny them the right." U.S. Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage 0
+99 Former WBA heavyweight champ Greg Page, who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home at the age of 50. According to Page's wife, the ex-champ died from complications due to boxing injuries and paralysis. Following a successful amateur career, Page went 58-17-1 during a professional career that began in 1979 and included wins over Jimmy Young, James Tillis, Renaldo Snipes, Gerrie Coetzee (for the WBA title), James 'Bonecrusher' Smith and Tim Witherspoon. Page's losses read like a who's who of heavyweights of the 1980s: Trevor Berbick, Witherspoon, Tony Tubbs, Buster Douglas, Joe Bugner, Orlin Norris, Donovan 'Razor' Ruddock, Bruce Seldon, Monte Barrett and Jorge Luis Gonzalez. Greg Page was a boxer. 0
+100 "Prince Charles, Britain's heir to the throne, has announced that he is to wed his lover of 34 years, Camilla Parker Bowles. In a press statement, the Prince of Wales said ""Mrs Parker Bowles and I are absolutely delighted. It will be a very special day for us and our families."" Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title ""HRH The Duchess of Cornwall"" after their marriage, and it is intended that following the Prince's accession to the throne, Mrs Parker Bowles will use the title ""HRH The Princess Consort"". The pair are to marry on 8th April 2005 at a private civil ceremony in Windsor Castle, which will be an occasion primarily for friends and family. There will then be a service of prayer and dedication in St. George's Chapel, to be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams." Camilla Parker Bowles is engaged to Britain's heir. 0
+101 "The Kota ( ""Fort"" ), or Old City, for example, sometimes called the downtown section, is the central business district and Indonesia's financial capital." The Kota is the country's business center. 0
+102 "Known as ""heap leach"" mining, the method has become popular in the last decade because it enables microscopic bits of gold to be economically extracted from low-grade ore." The mining industry uses a method known as heap leaching. 0
+103 Recent satellite pictures of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming from 2004 through 2006 are showing that an ancient volcano is starting to rise once again. Molten rock is currently pushing up the remains of the volcano's caldera, which sits over the top of Yellowstone lake, but scientists are stressing that there is no immediate threat of an eruption or explosion. The molten rock field is estimated to be the size of the city of Los Angeles, California. There is a volcano in Yellowstone. 0
+104 The U.S. Army acceded to a request from the local governor to keep U.S. troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. The U.S. Army agreed to a request from the local governor to keep US troops away from the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf. 0
+105 The government of El Salvador strongly condemns the terrorist attacks carried out with explosives, today, against the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation, in which several persons were wounded and others died. Terrorist attacks were carried out in El Salvador. 0
+106 "MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- Fire crews in Oklahoma and Texas raced Thursday to control wind-whipped wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes, seriously injured two people, forced evacuations and shut down parts of a major highway. Howling wind that had gusted to more than 60 mph grounded firefighting efforts by air in both states and drove blazes that scorched neighborhoods like ""a war zone,"" Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes said. ""The wind is the biggest issue, because we can't get ahead of the fires,"" Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka said. By nightfall, wind gusts dropped to about 30 mph in many areas." Homes were destroyed by wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas. 0
+107 New security steps taken by the Customs Service may not be enough to stop a terrorist from smuggling in nuclear weapons. Steps are being taken to stop the smuggling of aliens. 1
+108 The drugs that slow down or halt Alzheimer's disease work best the earlier you administer them. Alzheimer's disease is treated using drugs. 0
+109 Phoenix is searching for evidence of water and microbial life on Mars. Its mission is to determine Mars's ability or inability to host life and hold water. The Phoenix lander uses a robotic arm to dig through the protective top soil layer to the alleged water ice below and ultimately bring both soil and water ice to the lander platform for sophisticated scientific analysis. A robotic arm has been used for scientific discoveries. 0
+110 Ren and Stimpy. Bugs Bunny. Philip J. Fry and Professor Hubert Farnsworth on Futurama. Sparx. Bi-Polar Bear. Popeye the Sailor Man. Woody Woodpecker. You may not think you have ever heard Billy West, but chances are on a television program, a movie, a commercial, or as Howard Stern's voice guru in the 1990's, you have heard him. West's talent for creating personalities by twisting his voice has made him one of a handful of voice actors - Hank Azaria and the late Mel Blanc come to mind - who have achieved celebrity for their talent. Indeed, West is one of the few voice actors who can impersonate Blanc in his prime, including characterizations of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and other characters from Warner Bros. cartoons. Bugs Bunny is owned by Warner Bros. 0
+111 We learn that Claretta Petacci, Mussolini's last mistress, had a tendency to whine and to lie all day in bed, eating chocolate. Claretta Petacci was Mussolini's last mistress. 0
+112 Sunday's earthquake was felt in the southern Indian city of Madras on the mainland, as well as other parts of south India. The Naval meteorological office in Port Blair said it was the second biggest aftershock after the Dec. 26 earthquake. The city of Madras is located in Southern India. 0
+113 Both sides of this argument are presented in this paper, but it is the attempt of this paper to emphasize that the legalization of drugs would be destructive to our society. Drug legalization has benefits. 1
+114 "The publishing companies Bloomsbury (U.K.) and Scholastic (U.S.) released cover art for the seventh Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. ""The structures around Harry show evident destruction and in the shadows behind him, we see outlines of other people,"" David Saylor, Scholastic's art director, said in a statement describing the U.S. version. ""For the first time, the cover is a wraparound. On the back cover spidery hands are outstretched toward Harry. Only when the book is opened does one see a powerful image of ""He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named"", his glowing red eyes peering out from his hood.""" "Rowling is the author of ""Harry Potter""." 1
+115 Some of the buildings around the city square in the Kota also date from colonial times, including the old city hall ( 1710 ), which has been restored and now serves as the municipal museum. The city hall is a museum now. 0
+116 "Meadows scored a bit part in a January episode of ""Law & Order""." "Meadows appeared in a ""Law & Order"" episode which aired in January." 0
+117 At around 14:00 UTC today, a man climbed over the perimeter fence and made his way onto the North runway, 27R, at London's Heathrow Airport, the United Kingdom's largest airport. The man, who was carrying a rucksack, then attempted to run in front of a plane on the runway, however it is believed that he was tackled to the ground by armed police before reaching the wide runway. The number of security screeners in US airports will be reduced. 1
+118 Grieving father Christopher Yavelow hopes to deliver one million letters to the queen of Holland to bring his children home. Christopher Yavelow is the queen of Holland. 1
+119 "When Albright was the US ambassador to the United Nations, Lesley Stahl of ""60 Minutes"" asked her about the sanctions and the deaths of Iraqi children. Albright said it was America's responsibility to make sure the Gulf War did not have to be fought again." "Albright said that to punish Saddam Hussein, the deaths of those children were ""worth it.""" 1
+120 "Unwilling to surrender his dream of beginning a Holy Land pilgrimage in Iraq, Pope John Paul II made a ""virtual pilgrimage"" Wednesday to Ur, the ancient city that is traditionally held to be the birthplace of Abraham." Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1
+121 We look at the cool relationship between these two establishment families and how the party would fare with the son, Texas Gov. George W. Bush, and the wife, Elizabeth Dole, on the 2000 campaign trail. The name of George W. Bush's wife is Laura. 1
+122 As regards the headquarters building, the Swiss are stipulating that they would transfer it to the WTO for a value of about 51 million swiss franks. The WTO headquarters are in Switzerland. 1
+123 "A plane crashed in North Carolina last year and most of the Blink-182 group was in there. The only survivors of the crash were DJ AM and musical partner Travis Barker. Less lucky, ""Lil"" Chris Baker, Barker's close friend and assistant, the Blink-182 drummer's bodyguard, Charles ""Che"" Still, the pilot and co-pilot died. Both AM and Barker suffered many injures, bad burns and they needed to stay in hospital for several weeks. Now AM asks $20 million in compensation for injuries he suffered. He lawsuits against plane maker Learjet and wants to gain $10 million for medical damages, lost earnings and profit and the same amount for mental and physical suffering." Travis Barker belongs to a band. 0
+124 VCU School of the Arts In Qatar is located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Qatar is located in Doha. 1
+125 Pole Robert Kubica became the highlight of the weekend by winning the pole, but was slow off the start and finished third on the podium. Nick Heidfeld, his BMW Sauber teammate finished fourth. The results puts BMW as the new leader of the Constructors' championship, one point ahead of Scuderia Ferrari. Heikki Kovalainen came fifth and became the only McLaren driver to finish in the points. Jarno Trulli (Toyota) and Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault) ran 6 and 7 places respectively with Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota) closing out the top eight with 1 point. Timo Glock (Toyota) was engaged in a hard battle with Fernando Alonso (Renault) and came 9th ahead of the Spanish 2005 F1 Champion. Robert Kubica has been appointed by Scuderia Ferrari. 1
+126 Confident that those grading papers would understand answers written in text-speak, Haque stressed that in some exams, including English, text abbreviations would be penalized. Haque wants to include English in some exams. 1
+127 In reality, legalization would dramatically expand America's drug dependence, significantly increase the social costs of drug abuse, and put countless more innocent lives at risk. Drug legalization has benefits. 1
+128 Cote d'Ivoire's President, Laurent Gbagbo, promulgated new election laws on July 14. President Laurent Gbagbo lives in Cote d'Ivoire. 0
+129 On July 12 Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio asks Pedro Santana Lopes to form a government. The new government is sworn in on July 17 and includes António Monteiro as foreign minister, Daniel Sanches as interior minister, and António Bago Flix as finance minister; Paulo Portas remains defense minister. New Portuguese prime minister is elected. 0
+130 Hours earlier, Yasser Arafat called for an end to attacks against Israeli civilians in the two weeks before Israeli elections. Arafat condemned suicide bomb attacks inside Israel. 1
+131 The sunset, touching distant hills with ribbons of fire across the waters of the Dead Sea, brings a sense of unreality to culminate a day's visit to the lowest point on earth, some 400 meters below sea level. The lowest point on earth is at the Dead Sea. 0
+132 The provincial veterinarian with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, Dr. Hugh Whitney, confirmed today another case of rabies in Labrador, bringing the total number of confirmed rabies cases to nine in Labrador since November 2000. A case of rabies was confirmed. 0
+133 An American journalist of Russian descent, Klebnikov was shot four times by at least one assassin in a passing car as he stepped outside his office that evening in Moscow. Vladislav Listyev was murdered in Moscow. 1
+134 A powerful typhoon battered the northern and central Philippines with rains and winds Thursday, killing at least three people and cutting off roads. Authorities canceled flights and ferry service and shut down schools. Typhoon Xangsane, packing winds of 81 mph made landfall overnight in the Bicol central region and was forecast to pass through the capital Manila, the Philippine weather bureau said. A typhoon batters the Philippines. 0
+135 Mount Olympus towers up from the center of the earth. Mount Olympus is in the center of the earth. 0
+136 Philadelphia is considered the birthplace of the United States of America, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written and signed in the city's Independence Hall. The US Declaration of Independence is located in Philadelphia. 1
+137 """It's Only a Play"" is Terrence McNally's ""Give My Regards to Broadway,"" a lightweight tribute to the theater as seen from the lofty but limited vantage point of Broadway artists who are consumed by New York's hit/flop mentality." Broadway is in New York. 0
+138 Note that SBB, CFF and FFS stand out for the main railway company, in German, French and Italian. The French railway company is called SNCF. 1
+139 Los Angeles County probation officials say they are now studying how other counties recover juvenile detention costs, after admitting they mistakenly billed parents for days when youths were held in probation camps and halls. By law, California counties can bill parents and legal guardians for some daily costs of detaining youths, but only those whose parents can afford to pay. Last year, more than 20,000 youths were admitted to probation camps and halls, and L.A. County billed parents a daily charge of $11.94 for camps, $23.63 for halls. In Los Angeles County all parents have to pay the detention costs of their children. 1
+140 The witness then spotted Rodriguez crouching behind a gate for protection. The witness rescued Rodriguez. 1
+141 A cataclysmic starquake is thought to have caused a flare of radiation that ripped past the Earth on December 27, battering instruments on satellites and lighting up our atmosphere. The flash of radiation on December 27, lit up the Earth's atmosphere. 0
+142 "The trial began today for a Pennsylvania state trooper accused of killing his girlfriend's estranged husband. Kevin Foley, 43, is accused of cutting the throat of John Yelenic, a dentist who was in the final stages of finalizing a divorce from his wife, Michele. According to prosecutors, Foley ""loathed Dr. Yelenic"" so much that he asked another fellow trooper to help him commit the alleged murder, which occurred in Yelenic's Blairsville home." Yelenic molested his adopted son. 1
+143 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Blair is sympathetic to anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 0
+144 Mrs. Bush's approval ratings have remained very high, above 80%, even as her husband's have recently dropped below 50%. 80% approve of Mr. Bush. 1
+145 Another factor in the rising cost of paper is the increased cost of wood pulp, from which paper is made The cost of paper is rising. 0
+146 Though the exact date is debated, dogs are thought to have been domesticated by humans approximately 12,000 years ago. Humans existed 10,000 years ago. 0
+147 "Wilson has, after all, produced all three Offspring albums, including ""Smash,"" the one that has astonished everybody by selling 1 million copies in four months, establishing the heretofore unknown group as the leader, with Green Day, of an unprecedented wave of commercial success for punk." """Smash"" is the title of the third album of the Offspring." 1
+148 Moscow believes that the waters of the Sea of Azov should remain in common use, but Kiev insists on a clear division. There is a territorial waters dispute. 0
+149 Jerry Reinsdorf (born February 25 1936 in Brooklyn, New York) is the owner of Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. Recently, he helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series and, in the process, collected his seventh championship ring overall (the first six were all with the Bulls in the 1990s), becoming the third owner in the history of North American sports to win a championship in two different sports. Jerry Reinsdorf has won 7 championships. 0
+150 Quebec woman and her mother accused of plotting to kill a four-year-old girl. Quebec woman murdered a four-year-old girl. 1
+151 As a result of these weaknesses, computer systems and the operations that rely on the systems were highly vulnerable to tampering, disruption, and misuse from both internal and external sources. Non-authorized personnel illegally entered into computer networks. 1
+152 Thus began the journey that led Hannam, a 29-year-old free-lance journalist, on an international quest to solve one of the greatest mysteries of Asia: What happened to Lin Piao, the Chinese Communist Party leader accused of a 1971 plot to overthrow Chairman Mao. Lin Piao was the Chinese Communist Party leader. 0
+153 A new study conducted by researchers from University of Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine has found that certain chemical compounds naturally found in cruciferous vegetables help kill cancer cells that are particularly resistant to chemotherapy. The study has been published in Cancer Research. The research team found that chemicals called isothiocyanates cause cancer cells to commit suicide. This includes cells with high levels of the protein Bcl-2, which makes them resistant to chemotherapy. Isothiocyanates are naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. These include kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, radish, and watercress, among others. Broccoli contains isothiocyanates. 0
+154 Swedish massage is used to help relax muscles, increase circulation, remove metabolic waste products, help the recipient obtain a feeling of connectedness, a better awareness of their body and the way they use and position it. Swedish massage loosens tense muscles. 0
+155 "An auto analyst for Bombay's Angel Broking, Vaishali Jajoo, predicted that the Nano will add only three percent to Tata's revenues even if it can sell a quarter of a million such cars per annum. ""That doesn't make a significant difference to the top line,"" Jajoo said. ""And for the bottom line, it will take five to six years to break even."" Environmentalists say that the car will exacerbate traffic problems already rife in India, and help increase pollution levels. Tata, however, stated that its vehicle is the least polluting car in the country." Angel Broking is based in Bombay. 0
+156 The investigation came about following the collapse of Barings Bank, when one of its traders based in Singapore, Nick Leeson, amassed losses of the order of 600-700 million without the bank being aware of it. Nick Leeson was arrested for collapse of Barings Bank PLC. 1
+157 "Rotorua has banned criminals with five or more dishonesty convictions from entering the Central Business District (CBD). The criminals will be issued with trespass notices banning them from the main streets of Rotorua. Eleven out of twelve councillors, including the Rotorua mayor, supported the by-law along with support from the police. Kevin Winters, Mayor of Rotorua, said ""The ban also had the support of local businesses, who wanted an end to the thefts, assaults, shoplifting and other street crime on Rotorua streets. Crime was an issue in the area. Five strikes and you're out.""" The Central Business District (CBD) is part of Rotorua. 0
+158 Tropical storm Koni dumped significant rains on the Philippines before becoming a minimal typhoon and eventually making landfall on the northern coast of Vietnam. A tropical storm has caused significant property damage. 1
+159 Cancer Research Campaign signed a deal with a US pharmaceuticals company to develop a pioneering cancer treatment. Other changes involve joint Research and Development programs with other companies. 1
+160 COLOMBO (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and 11 wounded when a suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber blew herself up inside a police station in the Sri Lankan capital on Wednesday, shattering more than two years of relative peace. People were killed in Tamil suicide attacks. 0
+161 It has been observed that in those countries of the world where capital punishment is still in operation, the crime rate, especially murder, is distinctively low in comparison to countries where capital punishment has been discarded. Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. 0
+162 Wal-Mart Stores has asked a US federal appeals court to review a judge's order approving class-action status for a sex-discrimination lawsuit. The judge approves of sex-discrimination. 1
+163 Romano Prodi will meet the US President George Bush in his capacity as president of the European commission. Romani Prodi is the US President. 1
+164 Thompson, a renegade journalist whose 'gonzo' style threw out any pretense at objectivity and established the hard-living writer as a counter-culture icon, fatally shot himself at his Colorado home on Sunday night, police said. Thompson's 'gonzo' journalism throws objectivity out of the window. 0
+165 Ahern, who was travelling to Tokyo for an EU-Japan summit yesterday, will consult with other EU leaders by telephone later this week in an effort to find an agreed candidate. A summit between Europe and Japan is taking place in the Japanise capital. 0
+166 General Miguel Maza Marquez, chief of the Colombian Administrative Department Of Security (DAS), today confirmed foreign participation in the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan, senator and Liberal party presidential candidate, on 18 August in Bogota. General Miguel Maza Marquez took part in the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan. 1
+167 Today's best estimate of giant panda numbers in the wild is about 1,100 individuals living in up to 32 separate populations mostly in China's Sichuan Province, but also in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. There are 32 pandas in the wild in China. 1
+168 There has been a lot of concern over the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Bacteria is winning the war against antibiotics. 1
+169 Compuware claims that Allan Tortorice and Jim Hildner were among several former employees who revealed trade secrets after they moved to IBM. Trade secrets were stolen. 1
+170 Coextensive with the metropolitan district of Jakarta Raya, it lies at the mouth of the Ciliwung ( Liwung River ) on the northwest coast of Java. Jakarta lies at the mouth of the Ciliwung ( Liwung River ) on the northwest coast of the island of Java. 0
+171 P. Prayong, who like Kevala belongs to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, chose India over other Buddhist majority nations as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. P. Prayong is a member of Theravada. 0
+172 "The memo, written by Marc Allen Connelly (who was general counsel to the funeral services commission at the time) and sent to Dick McNeil (the Bush-appointed chairman of the funeral commission), stated that Connelly ""received information"" from Texas state officials that two of the funeral commissioners worked for SCI." Marc Allen Connelly worked for SCI. 1
+173 "A U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday has declared unconstitutional California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793, the California ""ultraviolent video games law"" that sought to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Federal judge Consuelo M. Callahan has ruled that the 2005 statewide ban, which has yet to be enforced, violates minors' rights under the US Constitution's First and 14th amendment because even the most graphic on-screen mayhem, video game content represents free speech that cannot be censored without proper justification." California Assembly Bills 1792 & 1793 are laws against ultraviolent video games. 0
+174 A farmer who was in contact with cows suffering from BSE -- the so-called mad cow disease -- has died from what is regarded as the human form of the disease. "Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is another name for the ""mad cow disease""." 0
+175 BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Industry Minister and Christian leader Pierre Gemayel was shot dead on a street in the suburb of Beirut on Tuesday, al-Jazeera TV channel quoted the Lebanese Interior Ministry as saying. Pierre Gemayel was murdered on a street in the suburb of Beirut. 0
+176 US President Barack Obama has been sketching out the future direction of his administration, in events to mark his first 100 days in office. Mr Obama addressed a town hall meeting in St Louis before holding a primetime news conference, broadcast live on most US TV networks. Traditionally, commentators have used the milestone to assess presidents' early successes and failures. Latest polls suggest Mr Obama continues to enjoy a high level of popularity. Barack Obama has been President of the U.S. for 100 days. 0
+177 Blair has sympathy for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. Blair is sorry for anyone who has lost their lives in Iraq. 0
+178 While Bush was in the air, the White House was evacuated, with many employees running away from the premises on orders from Secret Service agents. The U.S. military evacuated U.S. citizens. 1
+179 About half were along a 20-mile stretch of Santa Monica Bay from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The coastline of Santa Monica Bay is 50 miles long. 1
+180 The beleaguered Euro-Disney theme park outside Paris is doing so poorly it might have to close unless it gets help soon from its lenders, the chairman of Walt Disney Co. said in an interview published Friday. Euro-Disney is a theme park outside Paris. 0
+181 Four days of talks got underway with the US announcing the first significant overture to North Korea since George W Bush took office three years ago. George W. Bush entered the US presidency 3 years ago. 0
+182 """The professoressa is a bit tired,"" an adviser to Rita Levi-Montalcini warned me as I prepared to interview Italy's Nobel prize-winning Life Senator on the eve of her 100th birthday. ""Don't wear her out."" I arrive to find the professoressa, as she is universally known, in the dress shop below her office in Rome, in an elegant black dress buttoned to the neck and a gold brooch of her own design, white hair immaculately coiffed, examining the rails of clothes with close and lively attention." Rita Levi-Montalcini is a global expert on the brain. 1
+183 Jean-Claude Trichet, the European Central Bank president, made it clear, on Wednesday, that he would oppose unwarranted political attempts to remove Antonio Fazio: the Bank of Italy governor, engulfed in controversy over his handling of bank takeover bids. Antonio Fazio is subordinate to Jean-Claude Trichet. 1
+184 "He said that ""there is evidence that Cristiani was involved in the murder of the six Jesuit priests"" which occurred on 16 November in San Salvador." Cristiani is accused of the assassination of six Jesuits. 0
+185 Foreign Carmakers Gain in Russia. The likes of Daewoo, Ford, Renault, and more can't produce fast enough. European cars sell in Russia. 0
+186 The west has preferred to focus on endangered animals, rather than endangered humans. African elephants are hunted down and stripped of tusks and hidden by poachers. Their numbers in Africa slumped from 1.2m to 600,000 in a decade until CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species - banned the trade in ivory. An international convention banned trade in ivory. 0
+187 The abode of the Greek gods was on the summit of Mount Olympus, in Thessaly. Mount Olympus is in Thessaly. 0
+188 Yachtsman Melvyn Percy became so fed up with the standard of service when preparing his boat for the 3000-mile Atlantic crossing that he decided to set up his own company on the Clyde to provide Scots sailors with professional advice and practical assistance. Minerva Rigging, based at Kip Marina just south of Gourock, now employs five full-time staff and is the Scottish agent for Kemp, one of Europe's leading yacht spar and mast manufacturers. Melvyn Percy set up Minerva Rigging at Kip Marina. 0
+189 The number of Danes opposed to swapping the krone for the euro has increased slightly to 35.3 percent, up from 34.6 percent in April, according to a poll published on Thursday by Danske Bank. The introduction of the euro has been opposed. 0
+190 PERSPECTIVE ON BOSNIA; A BALKANS PEACE THAT CANNOT LAST Bosnia is located in the former Yugoslavia. 1
+191 Texas Data Recovery is also successful at retrieving lost data from notebooks and laptops, regardless of age, make or model. In the event of a disaster you could use Texas Data Recovery and you will have the capability to restore lost data. 0
+192 Nearly five months later on January 24, 1935, the passenger vessel MOHAWK sank after colliding with the Norwegian motorship TALISMAN, and 45 people lost their lives. 100 or more people lost their lives in a ferry sinking. 1
+193 To mark the 20th anniversary of John Lennon's death tomorrow (December 8), his widow, Yoko Ono, has erected billboards supporting gun control in three major U.S. cities. Yoko Ono is John Lennon's widow. 0
+194 The court in Angers handed down sentences ranging from four months suspended to 28 years for, among others, Philppe V., the key accused. The court found that he, along with his son Franck V. and Franck's former spouse, Patricia M., was one the instigators of a sex ring that abused 45 children, mostly in the couple's flat. The abuses of children aged between six months and 12 years took place in a poor and deprived area of the western french town of Angers. Many of the defendants were poor and lived on benefits and some were mentally impaired. About 20 of them admitted to the charges, while others claimed to have never heard of a sex ring. Franck V. comes from Angers. 1
+195 "The mistaken spelling, Miller explained, was made in a section of her notes unrelated to the interviews with Libby. Other notes documented 3 interviews with Libby, conducted in the year 2003, that in her NYT column she wrote: June 23) ... Mr. Libby raised the subject of Mr. Wilson's wife for the first time. I wrote in my notes, inside parentheses, ""Wife works in bureau?"" I told Mr. Fitzgerald that I believed this was the first time I had been told that Mr. Wilson's wife might work for the C.I.A." Judith Miller works for the New York Times. 0
+196 Increased storage isn't all Microsoft will be offering its Hotmail users--they can also look forward to free anti-virus protection. Microsoft won't offer increased storage to its users. 1
+197 Capital punishment acts as a deterrent. Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. 0
+198 Despite Bjork making her first live performance in two years, the crowd of 10,000 people was only half of what the hall in the Tokyo suburb of Makuhari could hold. 10,000 people live in Tokyo. 1
+199 "A condition called ""social anxiety disorder"" this week joined the long list of downers in life - including obesity, impotence, depression and phobia - that Americans once commonly saw as challenges of willpower and character but can now have treated by popping a pill." Phobia is a an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation. 1
+200 Two brothers who operated a North Hollywood plating company that dumped thousands of gallons of cyanide-laced waste water into the Los Angeles sewer system pleaded guilty Thursday and must serve jail time for recklessly handling and storing hazardous materials. A California company was charged with reckless storage of chemicals. 0
+201 Italian film-maker, Fellini was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. He died on October 31, 1993. An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar. 0
+202 On Jan. 27, 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg. 0
+203 Research workers of the German archaeological institute have discovered a mummy in permafrost at excavation work in Mongolia of approximately 2,500 years old. Altai ice maiden triggers major dispute. 1
+204 Miller died Thursday night, of congestive heart failure, at his home in Roxbury, Conn., surrounded by his family, his assistant, Julia Bolus, said Friday. Miller died Thursday night, of heart failure, surrounded by family members. 0
+205 Although he has enough of a support base to be able to create a mass civil disobedience movement, some analysts think that his campaign will be, at best, a thorn in Mr Calderon's side. Mr Calderon is able to create a mass civil disobedience movement. 1
+206 NEW YORK — Somali pirates attacked and damaged an American ship carrying humanitarian aid Tuesday, but the ship and crew were safe under Navy escort, the military and shipping company said. The pirates fired rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons at the Liberty Sun as it carried food for famine-wracked African nations, said the vessel's owner, Liberty Maritime Corp. The ship was en route from Houston to Mombasa, Kenya, with a roughly 20-member crew, officials said. . Pirates damaged the ship Liberty Maritime. 1
+207 """Bea Arthur and I first met when we did 'Mame' together in 1965. She became and has remained 'My Bosom Buddy' ever since. I am deeply saddened by her passing, but also relieved that she is released from the pain. I spoke to Matt, her son, yesterday and I was aware that her time was imminent. She was a rare and unique performer and a dear, dear friend."" Arthur passed away at her home on Saturday at the age of 86. Angela Lansbury is appearing in the current revival of Blithe Spirit which began preview performances on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and had an official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street)." The actress Angela Lansbury is 86 years old. 1
+208 The girl was found in Drummondville. Drummondville contains the girl. 1
+209 This is a kind of homework from last year's Halifax Summit. Discussions have taken place on how to rationalize and coordinate the various activities of the international organizations. Financial reforms have been proposed at the G7 summit in Halifax. 1
+210 For women earning 22,000 a year, the total pay accumulated after six months maternity leave would be just 5,300 in the UK and 5,850 in Ireland. Entitlements in Germany would also be relatively low, at 5,900, along with those in France, Spain and the Netherlands, all at 6,750. At the other end of the scale, pay received after six months leave in Italy would be 9,150 while in Denmark and Norway it would be as much as 11,000. Maternity leave varies in Europe. 0
+211 The biggest newspaper in Norway, Verdens Gang, prints a letter to the editor written by Joe Harrington and myself. Verdens Gang is a Norwegian newspaper. 0
+212 Spirou was created in 1938 by Rob-Vel, who sold the rights to the Dupuis publishing house in early 40's. Other artists like Jije (Joseph Gillain) took care of the feature. Spirou was created by Rob-Vel. 0
+213 "Zahi Hawass, Egypt's pre-eminent archaeologist, revealed the first ancient artifacts which may lead to the discovery of Cleopatra and Marc Antony's resting place. The expedition has found amulets, 22 bronze coins cast with Cleopatra's image and her name, a royal statue, an alabaster mask resembling Marc Antony, and a statue bust of Cleopatra. ""If you look at the face of Mark Antony, many believed he had this cleft on his chin and that's why I thought this could be Mark Antony,"" said Hawass. ""In my opinion, if this tomb is found, it will be one of the most important discoveries of the 21st century because of the love between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and because of the sad story of their death. This is the perfect place for them to be hidden,"" said Hawass." Cleopatra and Marc Antony lived in Egypt. 1
+214 Russian Public Television head Vladislav Listyev is shot in the heart by an unknown gunman outside his Moscow home. The attack is linked to opponents of an advertising ban he had proposed for the television channel. Vladislav Listyev was murdered in Moscow. 0
+215 Toshiba, with NEC Corp. and Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., has been promoting a technology called HD DVD while Sony, along with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (maker of Panasonic brand products), has been pushing for Blu-ray. Panasonic brand products are produced by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 1
+216 In clashes between Israeli forces and gunmen, one Palestinian was killed and 10 wounded, hospital officials said. A Palestinian was killed and other people were wounded. 0
+217 But the message delivered by their performance piece was mostly sad and raw. After just three weeks on the road, one of the two Italian artists, Pippa Bacca, 33, was killed by a driver who offered her a ride. Her naked body was found on April 11 in some bushes near a Turkish village after a suspect led investigators to the site. Although an official cause of death has not been given, local Turkish authorities said Ms. Bacca had been raped and strangled. Pippa Bacca was an Italian peace activist. 1
+218 "Egypt on Thursday strongly criticized Israeli new Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman for his remarks that he refused to recognize the peace efforts initiated in 2007 in the U.S. city of Annapolis to restore the peace talks with the Palestinians, reported the state MENA news agency. Lieberman's remarks is ""regrettable,"" Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossam Zaki was quoted as saying, adding ""his remarks are the first blow to the peace efforts to come from the Israeli new government.""" Hossam Zaki is the new Foreign Minister of Israel. 1
+219 Napkins, invitations and plain old paper cost more than they did a month ago. The cost of paper is rising. 0
+220 The Daily Telegraph, most prized asset in Lord Conrad Black's crumbling media empire, has been sold to Britain's Barclay twins. Daily telegraph is sold. 0
+221 Two Indian diplomats met the Indian prisoner facing death in Pakistan, Sarabjit Singh, on Tuesday at Kot Lakhpat jail in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. Indian diplomats met an Indian prisoner, on death row, on Tuesday. 0
+222 Released in 1995, Tyson returned to boxing, winning the World Boxing Council title in 1996. The same year, however, he lost to Evander Holyfield, and in a 1997 rematch bit Holyfield's ear, for which he was temporarily banned from boxing. In 1996 Mike Tyson bit Holyfield's ear. 1
+223 NIH's FY05 budget request of $28.8 billion includes $2 billion for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a 3.4-percent increase, and $1.1 billion for the National Center for Research Resources, and a 7.2-percent decrease from FY04 levels. A request was reduced to $1.1 billion 1
+224 "Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, suffered a devastating drought and famine in 1974, which killed 1.5 million people. While trying to help starving villagers, he met a 21-year-old woman named Sufia Begum, who was burdened by a tiny yet crushing debt, Yunus recalled in his autobiography, ""Banker to the Poor.""" 1.5 million people were killed during the drought and famine devastation in 1974 in Bangladesh. 0
+225 The humane organization, Caritas, quoting its branch in Iraq, announced today, in Germany, that several Iraqi hospitals, especially Saddam Hospital, which is considered the biggest hospital in Iraq, were hit in the American-British bombing of the Iraqi capital. Caritas announced that several Iraqi hospitals, (excluding Saddam Hospital,) were hit in the shelling of Baghdad. 1
+226 A United Nations vehicle was attacked in the Serbian province of Kosovo and at least one civilian policeman was killed, the United Nations said. A civilian policeman was killed. 0
+227 The Tuesday drawing of the Italian Superenalotto game has awarded the biggest prize ever won in a betting game in Italy. The single winner of the first category prize (6 numbers guessed) will receive an amount, including the jackpot from previous un-won draws, of €72.090.405,19 (US$93 million.) The prize money will be received in full without further taxation, since taxes in prizes of that type are taken at a fixed rate by the Italian State from the money paid for the bet. Superenalotto awarded a prize of more than 72 million euros. 0
+228 The 26-member International Energy Agency said, Friday, that member countries would release oil to help relieve the U.S. fuel crisis caused by Hurricane Katrina. An international oil agency will make 60 million barrels of oil and gasoline available to the marketplace. 1
+229 Brown brushed off a threat made Monday by his counterpart, Foreign Trade Minister Wu Yi, that if China's effort to join the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) by the year's end is unsuccessful, Beijing will no longer be bound by previous trade and economic commitments. Wu Yi is the Foreign Trade Minister of China. 0
+230 The latest attacks targeted the U-S embassy and a top prosecutor's office in the Uzbek capital. Yesterday's terrorist bombings killed two people at the entrance to the Israeli Embassy in Uzbekistan's capital. 1
+231 Evans Paul, the pro-Aristide mayor of Port-au-Prince, said he had been told that the money will go to American lobbyists, politicians and journalists to campaign against the return of Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president Evans Paul is the mayor of Port-au-Prince. 0
+232 In New York, Nymex light crude oil for July delivery hit $42.38 per barrel on Tuesday Crude oil futures surged to an all-time high in New York Tuesday, at 42 dollars a barrel. 1
+233 At the same time the Italian digital rights group, Electronic Frontiers Italy, has asked the nation's government to investigate Sony over its use of anti-piracy software. Italy's government investigates Sony. 1
+234 Sheriff's officials said a robot could be put to use in Ventura County, where the bomb squad has responded to more than 40 calls this year. Police use robots for bomb-handling. 0
+235 Schroder Investment Management has indicated its intention to accept Revival's offer to buy retailer Marks & Spencer. Revival tries to take over Marks & Spencer Group. 0
+236 "Senator Dick Lugar, the ranking Republican member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, spoke in favor of the bill, saying that the United States' embargo on Cuba had ""failed to achieve its stated purpose of bringing democracy to the Cuban people."" Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, a Democrat and a second generation Cuban-American, opposes the bill, arguing that free travel by Europeans, Canadians and the citizens of other Latin American countries has not helped to democratize the island nation. ""The regime has not opened up,"" said Sen. Menendez. ""On the contrary, it has used resources to become more oppressive.""" Dick Lugar is a member of the Cuban-American community. 1
+237 California voters recall Gray Davis and elect Arnold Schwarzenegger as their governor. California voters dumped Gov. Gray Davis and replaced him with Arnold Schwarzenegger. 0
+238 The U.S. handed power on June 30 to Iraqâs interim government chosen by the United Nations and Paul Bremer, former governor of Iraq. The United Nations officialy transferred power to Iraq. 1
+239 "Rolling Stone, one of the music industry's foremost publications, has found itself reporting false news gleaned from a Wikipedia article. The online edition of the magazine's Rock & Roll Daily released an article entitled ""Halle Berry Set to Ruin Reputation..."" on December 11, reporting on the news that the actor had announced her intentions to release a musical album. The story was quickly picked up by the Washington Post, All Headline News and other news agencies eager to report on the Academy Award-winning actress' foray into the musical world. The only trouble is, according to one of the album's alleged producers, Scott Storch, there is no such album...and he definitely hasn't produced three songs for it." Halle Berry works with Scott Storch. 1
+240 Kevin Whitaker, who heads the Cuban affairs office at the Department of State, spoke with Lazo on two occasions about the effort to give his sons visas. Kevin Whitaker is a manager of the Department of State. 0
+241 In support of the Earth Island Institute rebuttal, Greenpeace founder Don White made the following - unfortunately prophetic - public statement on 8/18/93. Don White is the founder of Greenpeace. 0
+242 It appears that the super-conducting maglev system is technically ready to be used commercially as a very high-speed, large-capacity transportation system. Maglev is commercially used. 1
+243 Thailand's official religion is Buddhism which claims the allegiance of most Thai people. Their cultural identity seems almost inseparably intertwined with Buddhist traditions. The people practice folk Buddhism which includes and elaborate system of spirit worship. The official religion of Thailand is Theravada Buddhism. 1
+244 "India's steelmaker Tata Steel, of the Tata Group, buys Anglo-Dutch steel giant Corus Group for £6.7 billion ($12 billion), making it the world's fifth largest steel manufacturer. 70-year-old Tata group Chairman Ratan Tata, from one of India's best-known business families, won the race against Benjamin Steinbruch, 52, a famous Brazilian executive who is the chief and main owner of Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN). Tata paid investors 608 pence a share, whereas the Brazilians final offer in an auction by the U.K.'s Takeover Panel was 603 pence. The deal triples Tata Steel's capacity to almost 28 million tons a year. Tata: ""This is the first step in showing that Indian industry can step outside its shores into an international market place as a global player."" Corus, which was created from the merger of British Steel and Hoogovens, currently employs 47,300 people worldwide. Last year the company was the ninth-largest steel maker worldwide. The takeover may start a round of consolidation in the fragmented steel sector." CSN produces 28 million tons of steel per year. 1
+245 New York boasts the largest number of billionaires, with 40 residing in the Big Apple. The world's youngest billionaire is 22-year-old Hind Hariri, daughter of assassinated former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The number of billionaires increases. 1
+246 UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has noted that the Iraqi people turned out in large numbers to vote in the January 30 ballot. Kofi Annan was elected in the January 30 ballot. 1
+247 With South Carolina being Jesse Jackson's home state, there was a very strong incentive in the black community. Jesse Jackson was born in South Carolina. 0
+248 NASA estimated, Monday, that it will cost $104 billion to return astronauts to the moon, by 2018, in a new rocket that combines the space shuttle with the capsule of an earlier NASA era. The new space vehicle design uses shuttle rocket parts and an Apollo-style capsule. 1
+249 Most commercial logwood is grown in Honduras. Plants are grown in water or in substances other than soil. 1
+250 Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. A woman succeeds in climbing Everest solo. 1
+251 "Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the author of ""One Hundred Years of Solitude"", ""The Autumn of the Patriarch"" and other novels." Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a novelist and writer. 0
+252 The investigation involving Mr Lopez and three associates are primarily concerned with suspicions of the systematic theft of secrets. Seven other GM executives left with Lopez. 1
+253 High dietary intake of potassium from fruits and vegetables throughout one's life helps to preserve bone mass, thereby preventing bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Dietary intake of potassium prevents osteoporosis. 0
+254 Monica Meadows, a 22-year-old model from Atlanta, was shot in the shoulder on a subway car in New York City. Monica Meadows, 23, was shot in shoulder while riding a subway car in New York City 1
+255 Phish disbands after a final concert in Vermont on Aug. 15 Rock band Phish holds final concert in Vermont. 0
+256 Plans are being drawn up to build a £3.3m working replica of the boat that took Charles Darwin around the world at Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire. Fundraising for the project, which would mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth in 2009, is under way. The aim is to built a seaworthy vessel identical to the HMS Beagle on the outside, but with a modern interior. Darwin, who showed how natural selection could explain evolution, sailed on the Beagle between 1831-36. Charles Darwin took a voyage on a ship named HMS Beagle. 0
+257 The most sought after piece and the most expensive item was a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy that Hepburn created in the 1960s. The highest-selling item was a bronze bust made by Hepburn in the 1960s of her actor lover Spencer Tracy. 0
+258 Hadley said Jordan was chosen as the site of the meeting between Bush and al-Maliki because of its support for the unity government in Iraq and the fact that Bush would be in the region. Bush will meet al-Maliki in Hadley. 1
+259 A senior coalition official in Iraq said the body, which was found by U.S. military police west of Baghdad, appeared to have been thrown from a vehicle. A body has been found by U. S. military police. 0
+260 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. An electoral campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 0
+261 JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a spiritual climax to his 22-year papacy, Pope John Paul II on Tuesday began the first official visit by a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel, fulfilling his dream of visiting the land where Christ was born and died. Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. 1
+262 Aeschylus was born in 525 BC, and spent his youth as a soldier in the Athenian army. He wrote The Persians when he was 53 years old, but it is his earliest surviving work. """The Persians"" was written by Aeschylus." 0
+263 The Croatian intent is even more problematic because the border between Slovenian and Croatian territorial waters has not yet been established. The dispute about this border began in 1991 when both countries became independent. There is a territorial waters dispute. 0
+264 Hurricane Katrina petroleum-supply outlook improved somewhat, yesterday, as U.S. and European governments agreed to release 2 million barrels a day, of oil and refined products, from their reserves. 60 million barrels of oil and gasoline will be available to the marketplace. 1
+265 Thursday's assassination of Ms. Bhutto has plunged the Pakistani nation into a situation that many perceive as a crisis, with violent protests across the country. Officials say the violence has also caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. Most of the deaths have occurred in southern Sindh province, which is Ms. Bhutto's political stronghold. The worsening security situation prompted President Musharraf on Saturday to order his security chiefs to deal firmly with violent protesters. Musharraf has ordered rioters to take firm action against security forces. 1
+266 In 1865, John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was surrounded by federal troops near Bowling Green, Va., and killed. John Wilkes Booth killed President Abraham Lincoln. 0
+267 "The letter received by Syracuse TV station News 10 Now is still being analyzed, but police believe it was written by 41-year-old Jiverly Wong, police chief Joseph Zikuski said at a briefing. ""We have no reason to believe it's not (authentic),"" Zikuski said. ""It's another piece of evidence in a very complex puzzle that's going to take us weeks and months to determine what's going on. It's going to help us. "" In the rambling, disjointed letter mailed the day he gunned down 13 people before killing himself, Wong blamed his troubles on the police and vowed to take at least two people ""to return to the dust of earth."" He ended the letter, neatly written in capital letters, on a chilling note: ""And you have a nice day.""" Jiverly Won was a police chief. 1
+268 As a result, peptic ulcer disease has been transformed from a chronic, frequently disabling condition to one that can be cured by a short regimen of antibiotics and other medicines. Antibiotics are used against peptic ulcer. 0
+269 In the history of art, prehistoric art is all art produced in preliterate cultures (prehistory), beginning somewhere in very late geological history. Prehistoric art discovered in South Africa. 1
+270 The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana, with 270,000 inhabitants. Slovenia has 270,000 inhabitants. 1
+271 A new report indicates that women's participation in decision-making in the country is minimal. Women are poorly represented in parliament. 1
+272 Swansea striker Lee Trundle has negotiated a lucrative image-rights deal with the League One club. Lee Trundle is in business with the League One club. 0
+273 A light blue 1975 Ford Escort GL once owned by Pope John Paul II sold for $690,000 Saturday to a Houston multimillionaire who said he plans to put it in a museum he wants to build in his hometown. A Houston multimillionaire buys the Pope's Ford Escort. 0
+274 On October 1 2001, EU and other countries introduced the option for domestic animal owners to apply for Pet passports under the Pets Travel Scheme (PETS for short), for pets returning from abroad to the United Kingdom. This replaced the old system of 6 months compulsory quarantine for all domestic pets. In 2001, the EU introduced a passport for pets. 0
+275 Kozlowski and the company's former chief financial officer, Mark Swartz, were sentenced, on Monday, to up to 25 years in prison. Kozlowski was sentenced, Monday, to serve up to 25 years in prison. 0
+276 "Danny Kennedy, Greenpeace campaigns director, said: ""The burden of proof in the Scott Parkin expulsion case lies morally with the Commonwealth, to prove that he is a danger. When the Government brought in anti-terror legislation, they promised the public that these laws would only be used to confront a real and present risk of a terrorist attack, not a sweep-all approach against citizens. Peace is not terrorism. Peace is not a threat to national security. No democratic government should expel a foreign citizen because [it] opposes his political opinions.""" Greenpeace director said that peace is terrorism. 1
+277 "The crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, and other early astronauts were named ""Ambassadors of Exploration"" in a ceremony at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum." Aldrin was one of the astronauts honored by NASA at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. 1
+278 The governor of Qazvin province Massoud Emami, his deputy, the province's head of police and three crew died when a helicopter taking them to inspect the earthquake zone crashed on Saturday. Massoud Emami, governor of Iran's northwestern province of Qazvin, and at least 9 others on abroad a helicopter were killed in a crash Saturday afternoon. 0
+279 Each hour spent in a car was associated with a 6 percent increase in the likelihood of obesity and each half-mile walked per day reduced those odds by nearly 5 percent, the researchers found. The more driving you do means you're going to weigh more -- the more walking means you're going to weigh less. 1
+280 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia has withdrawn his resignation, and agreed to stay on in his post at the urging of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat. Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Quriea will stay in his post but did not formally withdraw his resignation. 0
+281 Jennifer Hawkins is the 21-year-old beauty queen from Australia. Jennifer Hawkins is Australia's 20-year-old beauty queen. 0
+282 The city has marked topographical contrasts: Buda is built on the higher river terraces and hills of the western side, while the considerably larger Pest spreads out on a flat and featureless sand plain on the river's opposite bank. Pest is on the opposite, east bank. 1
+283 A suicide attacker killed 51 people when he exploded a bomb-laden vehicle outside a central Baqouba police station Wednesday. 70 people were killed Wednesday when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-packed sedan on a busy Baqouba street. 0
+284 Several other people, including a woman and two children, suffered injuries in the incident. Several people were slightly wounded, including a woman and three children 0
+285 The Greek government is spending over 1 billion euros. Greece is spending over 1 billion euros. 1
+286 Cinemas showing the new Harry Potter film are being issued with night vision goggles in a bid to stamp out piracy. Night vision goggles have been distributed along with the film. 1
+287 Anthropologists say that Kennewick man's remains are part of an expanding body of evidence showing that American Indians, long thought to have been the original inhabitants of the Americas, may not have been the first people to live on the continents. Scientists say that Kennewick man's skeleton could provide valuable information about the early settling of the Americas. 1
+288 The Friday before she was reported missing, Lori Hacking, 27, left work stunned and sobbing. Hacking said she had gone jogging and never showed up for work. 0
+289 They were greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who recently urged French Jews to flee to Israel to escape rising anti-Semitism. Sharon praised France for 'determined action' against anti-Semitism. 0
+290 The GDP, which measures the value of all goods and services in the nation, rose at an annual rate of 3 percent in the second quarter, compared to a 4.5 percent rise in the first quarter. Gross domestic product, a measure of total output within the nation's borders, climbed at a 3% annual pace in the April-June period. 1
+291 The South Side store, part of a redevelopment of an abandoned steel plant, fell by a 25-21 vote. Passage required a majority of 26 votes in the 50-member council. Approval for a second store fell one vote short. 1
+292 """I want to go abroad and start my life as a free man. If Israel is a democracy it should allow me to do it,"" Vanunu told reporters at the court." Vanunu says he wants to start a new life in another country. 1
+293 Seagate Technology Inc. reported a loss of $33 million on revenue of $1.34 billion. Seagate Technology Inc. posted revenues of $1.34 billion. 1
+294 Officials said Michael Hamilton was killed when gunmen opened fire and exchanged shots with Saudi security forces yesterday Michael Hamilton died yesterday. 1
+295 Four people were killed and a US helicopter shot down in Najaf. Five people were killed and an American helicopter was shot down in Najaf. 0
+296 I love it, it's just such fun, said Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who is estimated to have earned £435m from her creation. The Potter books netted an estimated £435 million for Ms Rowling. 1
+297 Measurements by ground-based instruments around the world have shown a decrease of up to 10 percent in sunlight from the late 1950's to the early 1990's. The world is about 10 per cent darker than half a century ago 1
+298 "Korean Seoul, formally Soul-t'ukpyolsi ( ""Special City of Seoul"" ), largest city and capital of the Republic of Korea ( South Korea ), located in the northwestern part of the country on the Han-gang (Han River ) 37 miles ( 60 kilometres ) from the Yellow Sea." Seoul sits on both banks of the Han. 0
+299 Seven Iraqi men whose hands were ordered cut off by Saddam Hussein met with President Bush at the White House on Tuesday. Seven men, former prisoners of dictator Saddam Hussein, found themselves shaking hands with President George Bush at the White House on Tuesday. 0
+300 The Geneve-based FAO organizing committee has announced that the location of the 4th International World Food Security conference has been moved from Bangkok to New Delhi for security reasons. The 4th International World Food security conference is held in Bangkok. 0
+301 All residential areas in South Africa are segregated by race and no black neighborhoods have been established in Port Nolloth. All residential areas are located in South Africa. 0
+302 In 1999 Ford bought the apartment in Manhattan that he shares with his new girlfriend, Calista Flockhart. Calista Flockhart lives in Manhattan. 1
+303 Alice Walton, daughter of Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart, is believed to be ready to pay about C$90m for the Douglas Lake Ranch. Alice Walton is the founder of Wal-Mart. 0
+304 The recent G8 summit, which was first held on July 13-16, 1975, took place on Sea Island on June 8-10. The recent G8 summit took place on July 13-16, 1975. 0
+305 Los Angeles, hometown of the Lakers, hosted the basketball championship final last night. The Lakers were born in Los Angeles. 0
+306 The plays, presented in celebration of the 100th anniversary of O'Neill's birth, may go on to New York City and the Soviet Union. O'Neill was born in New York city. 0
+307 """Much preparation is required to host the European football championship"", declared Russian President Vladimir Putin, commenting on the call of Grigory Surkis for Russia to host Euro 2012." Euro 2012 will be held in Russia. 0
+308 Born in Athens, Psacharopoulos came to the United States at age 17 to enter Oberlin College, where he met Jean Hackett, an actress of New York City. Oberlin College is an organisation based in New York. 0
+309 The plays, presented in celebration of the 100th anniversary of O'Neill's birth, may go on to New York City and the Soviet Union. O'Neill was born in New York City. 0
+310 Mark Said and Philip Dick, two members of Ontario Bradley First Air's crew, were from Montreal, Canada. Bradley First Air is an organisation based in Montreal, Canada. 0
+311 Illinois born Charlton Heston was a 27-year-old actor from Broadway and television when he arrived in Hollywood for a five-picture contract with Hal Wallis. Charlton Heston was born in Broadway. 0
+312 The SPD got just 21.5% of the vote in the European Parliament elections, while the conservative opposition parties polled 44.5%. The SPD is defeated by the opposition parties. 1
+313 Hernandez Galicia was arrested when soldiers blew down his door with a bazooka in a raid on his Ciudad Madero home. Hernandez Galicia lives in Ciudad Madero. 1
+314 Today's highlight in history: On Nov. 24, 1963, in a scene captured on live network television, Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald as the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy was being escorted by police to an armored truck at the Dallas municipal building for transfer to the county jail. Jack Ruby killed President John F. Kennedy. 0
+315 Juan Antonio Samaranch, president of the International Olympic Committee, left Lillehammer for Sarajevo to pay tribute to this besieged city, host of the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. The 1984 Winter Olympic Games were held in Lillehammer. 0
+316 Ahern, who is travelling to Tokyo for an EU-Japan summit yesterday, will consult with other EU leaders about the election of the EU commission president. Ahern takes part in an EU-Japan summit. 1
+317 Abrams' 3-year service as head of the Latin America bureau will end next week with the inauguration of President-elect Bush in Washington.. Latin America bureau is an organisation based in Washington. 0
+318 In 1782 Martin Van Buren, the first US president who was a native citizen of the United States, was born in Kinderhook, N.Y. The first US president was born in Kinderhook, N.Y. 0
+319 LaFarge was the one who helped Tiffany to make the Favrile glass, said auctioneer William Doyle who operates an auction house in Manhattan. William Doyle lives in Manhattan. 0
+320 Romano Prodi will meet the US President George Bush in his capacity as president of the European commission. Romano Prodi is the president of the European Commission. 1
+321 A marine who was kidnapped while patrolling a dangerous Baghdad quarter by himself has turned up safe and well in the Lebanon. A marine has been kidnapped by himself. 0
+322 Henryk Wieniawski, a Polish-born musician, was known for his special preference for resurrecting neglected or lost works for the violin. Henryk Wieniawski was born in Polish. 0
+323 Yukos ignites oil prices Oil prices rise. 1
+324 Two conservative federate appellate judges, Ralph Winter of the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, and Kenneth Starr of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia have been appointed by Reagan. Ralph Winter works for the 2nd U.S. Circuit of Appeals in New York. 1
+325 In Waco, near Nelson's hometown of Abbott, auto parts salesman Dave Crowe proposed that fans join ``Willie Aid'' by mailing donations straight to the IRS. Nelson was born in Abbott. 1
+326 The organizers of the 15th International AIDS Conference, scheduled for next month in Bangkok, Thailand, last Saturday responded to press reports that a prominent hotel in Bangkok discriminated against HIV-positive visitors attending a conference on climate changes. The 15th International AIDS Conference was held last Saturday. 0
+327 Latvia, for instance, is the lowest-ranked team in the field but defeated World Cup semifinalist Turkey in a playoff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2004. Turkey is defeated by Latvia. 1
+328 The ANSA agency said the operation involves police in Umbria and Lazio provinces in central Italy and Campania province in the south. The ANSA agency is an organisation based in Umbria and Lazio provinces. 0
+329 Born in Athens, Psacharopoulos came to the United States at age 17 to enter Oberlin College, where he met Jean Hackett, an actress of New York City. Psacharopoulos is from Athens. 1
+330 The plan was released by Mr Dean on behalf of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, still recovering from a recent accident, at a Secretarial Summit on Health Information Technology that was attended by many of the nation's leaders in electronic health records. Tommy Thompson takes part in a Secretarial Summit on Health Information Technology. 0
+331 In 1984 Los Angeles saw a record 140 nations taking part in the XXIII Olympiade, despite the boycott led by the Soviet Union The XXIII Olympiade took place in the Soviet Union. 0
+332 The nomadic Raiders moved to LA in 1982 and won their third Super Bowl a year later. The nomadic Raiders won the Super Bowl in 1982. 0
+333 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions France who beat Switzerland 3-1. France defeats Switzerland. 1
+334 Interestingly, the current Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit, is openly gay, as is the Mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoe. Klaus Wowereit is the Mayor of Paris. 0
+335 All residential areas in South Africa are segregated by race and no black neighborhoods have been established in Port Nolloth. Black neighborhoods are located in Port Nolloth. 0
+336 Miscellany Coastal Georgia's Tybee Island was dropped as the site for the 1996 Olympic beach volleyball competition. The 1996 Olympic volley competition was held in Tybee Island. 0
+337 Latvia, for instance, is the lowest-ranked team in the field but defeated World Cup semifinalist Turkey in a playoff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2004. Latvia beats Turkey. 1
+338 Baby Evelyn, the first child of Judy Keys, 22, and Airman Todd Keys, 21, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, was born with only a brain stem. Todd Keys was born at Lackland Air Force Base. 0
+339 Johnston is the seventh person to be killed in sectarian violence this year in Northern Ireland where the outlawed IRA is fighting to end British rule in the province. IRA killed Johnston. 0
+340 A reporter found Chapman at the downtown Dade County Public Library Tuesday. Chapman works for Dade County Public Library. 0
+341 Richard Rich, born Richard Rosenheim -he changed his name when he moved to New York- took over in the late 1940s and guided the store until his death in 1975. Richard Rosenheim was born in New York 0
+342 At a regular Chinese Foreign Ministry briefing in Beijing on Thursday, spokesman Li Zhaoxing would say only that China will consider direct talks with Vietnam at an appropriate time. Li Zhaoxing lives in China. 1
+343 Mark Said and Philip Dick, two members of Ontario Bradley First Air's crew, were from Montreal, Canada. Mark Said works for Ontario Bradley First Air. 1
+344 Deployment of Filipino workers in Iraq suspended by Philippine president due to repeated kidnappings. Filippino workers have been kidnapped by the Philippine president. 0
+345 Kennedy had just won California's Democratic presidential primary when Sirhan shot him in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968. Sirhan killed Kennedy. 0
+346 The organizers of the 15th International AIDS Conference, scheduled for next month in Bangkok, Thailand, last Saturday responded to press reports that a prominent hotel in Bangkok discriminated against HIV-positive visitors attending a conference on climate changes. A climate conference is held in Thailand. 1
+347 The Geneve-based FAO organizing committee has announced that the location of the 4th International World Food Security conference has been moved from Bangkok to New Delhi for security reasons. The 4th International World Food security conference is held in Geneve. 0
+348 Justice Lewis F. Powell, who Kennedy succeeds, and Chief Justice Warren E. Burger were in Florida. Justice Lewis F. Powell was born in Florida. 0
+349 Latvia, for instance, is the lowest-ranked team in the field but defeated World Cup semifinalist Turkey in a playoff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2004. Latvia is defeated by Turkey. 0
+350 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions, France who beat Switzerland 3-1. England defeats Croatia. 1
+351 Ahern, who was travelling to Tokyo for an EU-Japan summit yesterday, will consult with other EU leaders by telephone later this week in an effort to find an agreed candidate. An EU-Japan summit takes place in Tokyo. 1
+352 There are a lot of farmers in Poland who worry about their future if Poland joins the European Union. Poland joins the European Union. 0
+353 Spain pulled its 1,300 troops from Iraq last month. Spain sends troops to Iraq. 0
+354 If Turkey joins the ranks of the EU, its boundaries will extend to the problem countries of the Middle East. Turkey to join the EU. 0
+355 The debacle marked a new low in the erosion of the SPD's popularity, which began shortly after Mr Schroeder's election in 1998. The trend accelerated after the chancellor unveiled Agenda 2010, his package of painful economic reforms, in March 2003. SPD's popularity is growing. 0
+356 Latvia, for instance, is the lowest-ranked team in the field but defeated World Cup semifinalist Turkey in a playoff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2004. Latvia has beaten Turkey. 1
+357 Turnout for the historic vote for the first time since the EU took in 10 new members in May has hit a record low of 45.3%. New members joined the EU. 1
+358 The poll, for the first time, has more than half of Americans, 52 percent, saying the war in Iraq was not worth fighting. An overwhelming majority of respondents also said it found the number of U.S. casualties in Iraq unacceptable. Many Americans don't think the war in Iraq was necessary. 1
+359 A former police officer was charged with murder Thursday in the slaying of a college student who allegedly had threatened to expose their sexual relationship, authorities said. Ex-cop Rios killed student 1
+360 At the close, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 45 points, or 0.4 percent. Dow Jones is down. 1
+361 Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been allotted a separate office here as head of the national advisory panel for India's ruling coalition. Ms Gandhi is a member of the Congress. 1
+362 MSF, a neutral group which depends primarily on private donations, has a reputation for sending medical staff into troublespots regarded by other agencies as too dangerous. MSF fears dangers. 0
+363 Japan has been an eager participant in the Winter Olympics since the Second Games, held at St. Moritz, Switzerland, in 1928. Winter Olympics held in Japan. 0
+364 An increase of $10 (U.S.) a barrel in the price of crude oil -- if sustained -- could knock about half of one percentage point off global economic growth. Crude oil price increases. 0
+365 Iraqi kidnappers have released a Lebanese construction worker kidnapped this week. Hostage released in Iraq. 1
+366 EU membership is a strategic necessity for Turkey, as Ankara will inevitably suffer greater foreign policy problems in the future unless it makes it into the Union. Turkey to join the EU. 0
+367 In 1995, France's President Jacques Chirac publicly predicted that an Israel-Syria agreement would be signed by the end of 1995. Israel signs a peace agreement. 0
+368 Clinton ordered missile strikes against Iraq in December 1998 but did not press aggressively for UN inspectors to return. There was a missile attack against Iraq in 1998. 1
+369 With John Kerry newly energised for the upcoming election battle against George Bush, the secretary of state visits a beleaguered Iraqi capital where the US administration's policies are in ruins. George Bush visits Baghdad. 0
+370 But even in light of this unparalleled decline, the SPD's result in the June 13 European elections is of a qualitatively different character. European elections took place on June 13. 1
+371 Audrey Seiler faked her abduction in March. Abducted Audrey Seiler found four days after missing 0
+372 The debacle marked a new low in the erosion of the SPD's popularity, which began shortly after Mr Schroeder's election in 1998. The trend accelerated after the chancellor unveiled Agenda 2010, his package of painful economic reforms, in March 2003. Schroeder was elected in 1998. 1
+373 In his three years in exile in Washington, Aristide has been protected by the Secret Service 24 hours a day. And during his last week in exile, amid frenzied preparations for his return to Haiti, Aristide took time out to thank the Americans who helped his Administration. Aristide is going back to Haiti after being exiled for years. 1
+374 In order to concentrate on the upcoming release of the Pentium 4, Intel delays Pentium III 1.13GHz relaunch. Intel delays Pentium 4 release. 0
+375 Britney Spears is getting hitched for the second time this year - this time to a professional dancer father whose girlfriend of three years is pregnant. Britney Spears is pregnant 0
+376 Crude oil prices jumped to record levels yesterday as already jittery international oil markets reacted to turmoil at Russian's largest petroleum producer. Oil prices hit record low. 0
+377 A Vancouver wildlife conservation officer shot and killed an urban coyote in a Kitsilano park after the animal bit a child and attacked pets. Girl shot in a park. 0
+378 Terrorists in Iraq killed an American soldier they have held hostage since early April because the U.S. government did not change its policy in Iraq. Hostage released in Iraq. 0
+379 The White House ignores Zinni's opposition to the Iraq War. White House ignores the threat of attack 0
+380 The Bugbear virus infects computers running the Windows operating system and an unpatched version of Internet Explorer 5.5. Virus infects thousands of computers. 0
+381 German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder accused U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of allying with European conservative parties in a ''blockade'' of the German and French-backed candidate, Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt. According to Schroeder, Blair and Berlusconi are actively opposing Verhofstadt. 1
+382 "Turkey was not in favor of ""the United States using Turkish bases for conflicts not affecting Turkey.""" The United States uses Turkish military bases. 0
+383 Former president Bill Clinton said he agreed with President Bush's decision to confront Iraq about its potential weapons programmes, but thought the administration erred in starting a war in 2003 rather than allowing UN weapons inspectors longer to carry out their work. Clinton agrees with Bush's decision to start the war in 2003. 0
+384 """Al Thawra"" added, ""Lahoud is well aware of that and realizes that Israeli challenges have never stopped for one moment,"" and that escalation ""will not hamper him from undertaking his national duties, relying on the support of all of Lebanon with all of its factions, as well as on the full support of Syria in order to achieve his national tasks and deliver on his commitments." The newspaper added that regardless of the Israeli challenges, Lahoud would still be able to deliver on his duties, supported by Syria and a united Lebanon. 1
+385 Seven Egyptian human rights organizations issued a plea today, Monday, to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to hold accountable those responsible for the acts of torture that targeted residents of a village in Egypt's countryside while investigating two capital murders last August. Particular seven organizations Egyptian Organization for human rights today, Monday appealed to the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak a cost-accounting the responsible for acts of torture which aimed villagers in upper Egypt during the investigation in the crimes killed in last August 0
+386 "Barazan has eight children, some of whom are studying in Switzerland. Al-Takriti had earlier filed an application with the Canton of Geneva's authorities for granting his six children who live with him in Geneva ""a residency vacation for a short period.""" Al-Takriti requested that his eight children, who are studying in Switzerland, be allowed to stay there. 0
+387 "The Prosecutor-General explained, in a statement received by Agence France Presse, that the investigation judge's request was sent today, Monday, to the Federal Police Authority, ""which has the responsibility of deciding whether or not it will forward this request to the British authorities.""" "Indicated the Prosecutor in statement received by AFP that requested the investigative judge rose today, Monday to the Federal Court of the police ""dating back to the responsibility to determine whether will transform this request to the British authorities""." 0
+388 The airport will not be opened without the go-ahead from the Palestinian Authority in Gaza, at which point the Moroccan delegation will oversee the running of the airport. A Moroccan delegation is waiting for the green light from the Palestinian Authority to supervise the airport's operation. 1
+389 In turn, the Editor-in-Chief of Al Jumhoria Newspaper was appointed Ambassador of Iraq to India. Al Jumhoria is the Iraqi Ambassador to India. 0
+390 "American President Bill Clinton officially opened the proceedings by noting that ""there is a very difficult task that we have to undertake if we want to reach an agreement that advances the peace process and one that we need little time to make.""" President Clinton noted that the task was not difficult, but that there was little time to make the decision. 0
+391 Yigit says that the Prime Minister and Minister of State for the Economy, Gunes Taner, knew about this relationship when he bought the state-owned Turkish Commercial Bank last July for 600 million dollars. Yigit also alleges that top politicians were aware of the relationship. 1
+392 "Defense Department Spokesman, Kenneth Bacon, said that ""Secretary Cohen is confident after this meeting, that the United States will get the support it needs to take appropriate measures to back the United Nations.""" Minister Cohen said that the United Nations will back the United States. 0
+393 "The ""True Path"" Party under the leadership of the former Foreign Minister, Tansu Ciller, submitted the memorandum following the airing of a recorded tape containing information disclosed by businessman Korkmaz Yigit yesterday evening, Tuesday, via two television channels he owns." "Tansu Ciller's ""True Path"" party submitted the memo after Korkmaz Yigit aired a tape containing incriminating evidence on his television stations." 0
+394 "Well-known businessman, Representative Badi Flaha, whose term is expiring, thought that reforms are essential to develop the economy ""but in Syria we prefer"" to implement them slowly but assuredly." "Flaha explained that slow but sure progress was the ""Syrian way.""" 1
+395 The toll rose particularly in Nicaragua with the discovery of 500 bodies in the town of Juaolie, which was practically destroyed, in the northern part of the country, and a hundred more on the flanks of the Casitas Volcano near Posoltega, 140 kilometers northwest of Managua, where a mudslide last Friday erased five villages from existence. Many people in northern Nicaragua were killed. 1
+396 The American president faces on Thursday a vote in the House of Representatives, and he may become the second president in the history of the United States voted to be removed by the House of Representatives. The president may be removed from the House of Representatives. 0
+397 "Al-Koshah's events had surfaced after the British ""Sunday Telegraph"" newspaper published last October 25 an article in which it accused Egyptian police of ""crucifying and raping Copts.""" "Was events Al Kusheh case emerged after the publication "" newspaper Sunday Telegraph "" the British on 25 last October writes an accused in which the Egyptian police "" with steel Copts and rape of their Families" 0
+398 "It should be mentioned that during the last legislative elections in August 1994, the ruling coalition in Syria, ""The Progressive National Front"", gained 167 seats out of the 250 the congress is comprised of." "The ""Rwandese Progressive Patriotic Front"" won 167 seats in the 1994 election." 0
+399 "The spokesman for the rescue authorities, Linart Ohlin, said that the accident took place between 01:00 and dawn today, Friday (00:00 GMT) in a disco behind the theatre, where ""hundreds"" of young people were present." The fire happened in the early hours of Friday morning, and hundreds of young people were present. 1
+400 "The President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, announced today, Thursday, that he ""approves"" the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report ""as is, despite all the gaps in it.""" "An official source announced of South Africa Nelson Mandela today that its ""approves"" on the report the Truth and Reconciliation Commission "" as it with all the in which any gaps." 0
+401 Astronomers said on Wednesday. Said to Wednesday the astronomers. 0
+402 """Al Thawra"" affirmed that Lahoud ""will always have Syria and President Hafez Al Assad as backers and supporters who will give all they have to support Lebanon regardless of the sacrifices, that the Israeli threats will fail as others did before, and that no one can hamper the Lebanese president or impede his strides in his honorable national task.""" Lebanon may count on the support of Syria against Israel. 1
+403 "In an address via state television on the occasion of the outbreak of the Liberation War on the first of November 1954, Zeroual said, ""I have decided to postpone the date of the elections to next April in order to allow every party the chance to prepare for this important national date.""" "In his address against Transnational television a formal anniversary of war the PLO in the first of November $YEAR said Zeroual "" we have decided to postpone the date of the elections to next April so that for each party opportunity to prepare for the deadline national important" 0
+404 On the other hand, Hilal affirmed that some voters were abroad or did not obtain their election cards, pointing to the occurrence of rare violations such as, for example, the desire of some voters to vote by using their identity cards. Hilal speculated that some of voters had not received voting passes, or had tried to use their id cards. 1
+405 Michael said that Pinochet came to Britain with a passport that does not require a visa, and it is likely that he may have presented, supported with evidence, medical reasons for requiring treatment and therefore, there was no reason for immigration authorities to prevent him from entering the country upon his arrival. Immigration authorities had grounds to prevent Pinochet from entering the country, as he had no visa or medical evidence. 0
+406 A new tally obtained from a security source showed that six people, including three Western tourists, were killed and seven others were wounded, including two tourists, in the attack that was carried out today, Tuesday, by Yemeni security forces on the kidnappers of 16 foreign tourists. Reported outcome new obtained from security source that six persons including three Western tourists killed and wounded seven others among them in the attack launched by the security forces Yemen today to kidnappers of 16 tourists foreigners 0
+407 "These organizations demanded in a statement the formation of ""a commission to refer those responsible for (crimes of torture) to the appropriate judicial authorities, hold high-ranking officials who committed conspiracy accountable, and apologize to the people for the collective punishment, torture, material, physical and psychological damages inflicted upon them and compensate them.""" Called these organizations in his statement to form the Committee of those responsible for ) the Crimes of Torture ( to those judicial responsible and accountability senior officials who colluded to them and the provision of apologize to the people as their right of collective punishment, torture and physical and economic damage physical and psychological and compensation of age. 0
+408 "The investigation also confirmed that during Pinochet's dictatorship, ""an armed entity was established that benefited from a military structure and a power takeover, in consolidating a terrorist regime for the purpose of implementing a plan to get rid of patriotic group elements, via involuntary relocations, kidnapping, torture and assassinations, and taking advantage of help from other countries, especially Argentina." During Pinochet's dictatorship, an armed organization committed murder and violent acts, and exploited countries like Argentina. 1
+409 "The government newspaper ""Tishrin"" said in a commentary that ""what is required from the new People's Congress is no less important than what was required from the previous congresses, and it may even exceed it in importance in view of the serious challenges facing the region in general and Syria in particular.""" The requirements of the new People's Congress are perhaps more significant than those of the previous congress, considering the very real challenges facing the country. 1
+410 "A high-level Palestinian official announced today, Friday, that American President Bill Clinton gave the Israeli and Palestinian negotiators who are meeting at Wye Plantation (Maryland) until next Tuesday to reach ""an agreement.""" President Clinton gave the two parties until next March to reach an agreement. 0
+411 "He said that ""fighting Mafia activities is a very difficult task, and it requires a determined government and a responsible opposition.""" He said that the government was determined to fight the Mafia. 0
+412 "The statement also demanded that Interior Minister Habib Al-Adli explain the delay in ""conducting an investigation inside his ministry with the officers responsible for the Al-Koshah village events, despite the passage of three months since these crimes were committed.""" "Also called the statement the Minister of the Interior Habib the just my to explain delays his report on ""an investigation within the Ministry with the officers responsible of events village Al Kusheh despite the passage three months prior to the commission of such offences.""" 0
+413 The ISM non-manufacturing index rose to 64.8 in July from 59.9 in June. The non-manufacturing index of the ISM raised 64.8 in July from 59.9 in June. 0
+414 One of the Jordanian hostages said he had been released with three other Jordanian truck drivers. One of the Jordanian hostages said that it had been released other three Jordanian truck drivers. 0
+415 "He said amusingly, ""Torture used to happen before Christ's birth, but now it absolutely does not happen.""" He claimed that torture had not been employed since Biblical times. 1
+416 These parties are the True Path Party (rightist), which is led by Tansu Ciller, the Virtue Party (Islamist) and the Republican People's Party (socialist democratic), led by Deniz Baykal who withdrew his support for the government. The True Path Party, the Virtue Party and the Republican People's Party withdrew their support. 0
+417 "Poet Maha Kanwat, the Progressive National Front's candidate, promised in an interview published by +Tishreen+ Newspaper that she ""will work, in the event of her win, to modernize the laws dealing with women, family and youths.""" "In a poem published in ""Tishreen"" newspaper, Maha Kanwat, promised to fight for women's rights, should she win her seat." 0
+418 It is to be mentioned that the airport is capable of receiving 700 thousand passengers annually and receiving giant planes like the Boeing 747 model. The airport, with a projected annual passenger capacity of 700,000, will also be able to facilitate the Boeing 747. 1
+419 "It asserted that ""within this framework, we draw your attention (People's Congress members) to Legislation 24 dealing with foreign currency circulation, which is no longer applicable and it has become one of the most significant obstacles to economic and investment activities." Article 24 is obsolete, and is hindering the economy. 1
+420 Zeroual proposed February 25 as elections date, but this date will not become final until after the agreement between all of the political partners, according to what was reported by the First Secretary of the Socialist Forces Front, Ahmed Djeddai. The election will be held on the 25th of February if all of the political partners agree. 1
+421 The Supreme Court was due to decide today, Wednesday, on the appeal filed by De Klerk for the purpose of omitting the accusatory paragraphs against him in the report, especially the paragraphs on his responsibility for bloody attacks that were carried out in the eighties against anti-apartheid organizations. De Klerk awaits the Supreme court decision regarding the omission of his name in the incriminating report. 1
+422 12 Britons, two American and two Australian tourists, who were taking a tour of Yemen, were kidnapped yesterday, at the hands of twenty armed men in the Abyan region. A dozen armed men abducted the tourists in Yemen. 0
+423 "Prince Hassan disclosed the content of a letter he had received from the Jordanian monarch in which the latter affirms that ""the doctors at the Mayo Clinic and their colleagues in the United States are relieved by the test results, which conclude our stay here until a later date in the third month of next year, God willing." The Jordinian monarch sent a letter to Prince El Hassan, saying that doctors were satisfied with his results, and that he could go home until March. 1
+424 They explained that President Arafat affirmed his determination to reach a comprehensive agreement and that Clinton promised him to make additional efforts in order to overcome the obstacles that hinder such an agreement. Indicated that President Arafat stressed its insistence on the comprehensive agreement and that Clinton its promise to additional efforts of for overcoming obstacles impede such agreement is 0
+425 United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Anan, left Tripoli this evening, Saturday, heading to Tunisia following closed talks for one-and-a-half hours with the Libyan leader, Colonel Moammar Al Kaddafy, in the Libyan Desert. Left the Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Anan evening Saturday Tripoli on his way to Tunisia after talks closed for one hour and a half hours with the Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Qaddafi in Western Sahara Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 0
+426 The demonstrators were calling for a trial of the right-wing politician, and on seeing them, he gave them a rude gesture, and the police then had to stop four demonstrators who tried to chace the senator. Demonstrators gave the right-wing senator a rude gesture. 0
+427 Three British tourists and a fourth who is Australian were killed yesterday when Yemeni police stormed the location where the hostages were detained in order to free them from their kidnappers. Two other tourists were wounded. Yemeni police killed the hostage tourists yesterday when they raided the place where their kidnappers had been holding them. 0
+428 President Arnoldo Aleman conceeded that the death toll was approximately 4,000, and a spokesman for the Government, Gilberto Wing, admitted many people were missing, and that bodies were still being found in some isolated areas. Approximately 4,000 people are dead already, more bodies are still being found, and there are still many people missing. 1
+429 During his trip to the Middle East that took three days, Clinton made the first visit by an American president to the Palestinian Territories and participated in a three-way meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat. During his trip to the east of the Middle which lasted three days , the Clinton to first visit to American President to the occupied Palestinian territories and participated in meeting tripartite cooperation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President , Yasser Arafat 0
+430 "Raymond Eddeh, one of the Lebanese Christian opposition leaders, considered today, that the election of the Commander of the Lebanese Army, General Emile Lahoud as President of the Lebanese Republic, would constitute ""a threat to democracy.""" "Raymond Eddeh, the opposition leader in the Lebanon, said that Lahoud's election as President of Syira, constitutes a ""democratic threat.""" 0
+431 if you are at risk of heart problems, it is now recommended that you talk to your doctor about taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. Aspirin use lowers risk of heart disease. 1
+432 Rodriguez, a four-year NYPD officer, suffered burns to his legs and an eye injury in the explosion. Rodriguez died of burns to his legs. 0
+433 Saudi Arabia, the biggest oil producer in the world, was once a supporter of Osama bin Laden and his associates who led attacks against the United States. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter. 1
+434 The version for the PC has essentially the same packaging as those for the big game consoles, but players have been complaining that it offers significantly less versatility when it comes to swinging through New York. Players have been complaining that it sells significantly less versatility when it comes to swinging through New York. 0
+435 Design problems would delay the release of mobile computer chipset dubbed Alviso until next year. Design problems would allow the release of mobile computer chipset dubbed Alviso until next year. 0
+436 Stephen Hawking, a chap who knows a bit about physics, admitted yesterday that he was wrong about what happens when matter is sucked into a black hole. Stephen Hawking lied about what happens when matter is sucked into a black hole. 0
+437 Five other soldiers have been ordered to face courts-martial. Five other soldiers have been demanded to face courts-martial. 1
+438 Ohio has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs, and the county's unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in June, compared with 5.6 percent nationally. Ohio has gained thousands of manufacturing jobs. 0
+439 Freed Iraqi hostage Angelo de la Cruz thanks President Arroyo for helping secure his release. Freed Iraqi hostage Angelo de la Cruz pays a visit to President Arroyo. 0
+440 The Gaza unrest prompted Ahmed Qurei, prime minister, to threaten to quit. The Gaza unrest spurred Ahmed Qurei into quitting. 0
+441 Profits nearly doubled to nearly $1.8 billion. Profits grew to nearly $1.8 billion. 1
+442 "Black holes can lose mass by radiating energy in the form of ""Hawking radiation""." Black holes can regain some of their mass by radiating energy. 0
+443 Council Member Michael Bush at large also voted against the pay hike, saying he felt that council members do not need more money. Michael Bush urged council members to not spend more money. 0
+444 """The Village"" from The Walt Disney Co. debuts in 3,730 theaters, or 863 more than its next closest rival, Denzel Washington thriller ""The Manchurian Candidate"" in 2,867 venues, according to box office tracker Exhibitor Relations Inc." """The Village"" filmed in 3,730 theaters." 0
+445 "Mr. Clinton received a hefty advance for the book, reportedly $10m, but he joked that by the time he finished the 937-page tome ""I was just about down to minimum wage""." Bill Clinton received a reported $10 million advance. 1
+446 U.N. weapons inspectors left Iraq the day before the invasion began in March, and the United States has expressed no interest in letting them return now that its troops control the country. U.N. weapons inspectors will go back to Iraq. 0
+447 Bush returned to the White House late Saturday while his running mate was off campaigning in the West. Bush left the White House. 0
+448 Under the avalanche of Italian outrage London Underground has apologized and agreed to withdraw the poster. London Underground opposed to withdraw the poster. 0
+449 "The report faults intelligence agencies for a ""lack of imagination"" in not anticipating that al Qaeda could attack the United States using hijacked aircraft." The report backs intelligence agencies. 0
+450 Word that Allawi approved the attack was a clear attempt to show that the Iraqi government has taken full sovereignty from the Americans and has firm control, despite its deep reliance on the 160,000 foreign troops. The Iraqi government has stolen full sovereignty from the Americans. 0
+451 It was not clear whether the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber. The attack was carried out by a suicide bomber. 0
+452 Allen & Overy has a leading practice in both France and Europe and the firm's partners devoted to capital markets work in Paris are principally Dan Lauder and Francois Poudelet. Paris is the capital of France. 0
+453 On 2 February 1990, at the opening of Parliament, he declared that apartheid had failed and that the bans on political parties, including the ANC, were to be lifted. Apartheid in South Africa was abolished in 1990. 1
+454 The Ploce mayor Josko Damic spoke of the first Croatian president. Josko Damic was the first Croatian president. 0
+455 "Morris has been working to develop independent filmmakers and was especially buoyed by the recent Cannes Film Festival where ""Pulp Fiction"" -- with director Quentin Tarantino and actors Willis and John Travolta, all Morris clients -- was the big winner." "Quentin Tarantino's film, ""Pulp Fiction"" won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival." 0
+456 Several months after the Taliban's defeat, Afghanistan presents MSF and other aid agencies with a new opportunity to provide health care for the female population of the conservative Islamic state. The Taliban was an Afgan organisation. 1
+457 Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has repeatedly boasted that American troops would be sent home in body bags if they intervened. Radovan Karadzic is the leader of the Bosnian Serbs. 1
+458 Jorma joined Nokia in 1985 and held a variety of key management positions before taking the helm in 1992 Jorma Ollila is the CEO of Nokia. 1
+459 """If there is anything I want to do before I die,"" Nixon told Time in 1970, ""it is to visit China.""" Nixon visited China in 1970. 0
+460 US presence puts Qatar in a delicate spot. Qatar is located in a delicate spot. 0
+461 There are currently estimated to be somewhere between 60-100 million landmines in the ground worldwide, this remains a rough estimate since few accurate records were kept when mines were deployed. There are about 100 million landmines in the world. 1
+462 Habyarimana was killed in a plane crash along with the president of Burundi on April 6, 1994. Habyarimana was murdered. 0
+463 "German film about Turkish immigrants won the Golden Bear best film award at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday and South Africa's Charlize Theron (news) won a Silver Bear best actress award for her role in ""Monster.""" """Monster"" won the Golden Bear in the Berlin Film Festival." 0
+464 Unterweger was found guilty of nine murders despite there being little evidence to prove it beyond doubt, and was found hanging from his cell roof less than 24 hours after being sentenced to life for a second time. Unterweger committed suicide. 1
+465 The measures require Vietnamese organizations to channel the hard currency they earn through banks rather than holding it in cash, and for most cash payments to be made in dong. The currency of Vietnam is the dong. 1
+466 In 1895, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish Officer in the French Army, was wrongly found Guilty of Treason and sentenced to Military Degradation and Life Imprisonment on Devil's Island a former leper colony off the North-East coast of South America, near the Equator. Devil's Island is part of French Guyana. 0
+467 Lyon is actually the gastronomic capital of France. Lyon is the capital of France. 0
+468 The Republic of Yemen is an Arab, Islamic and independent sovereign state whose integrity is inviolable, and no part of which may be ceded. The national language of Yemen is Arabic. 1
+469 Founder and owner of the Tamla-Motown family record labels, Berry Gordy, Jr., established Motown Records as one of the most important independent labels in the early '60s. Berry Gordy Jr. started Mowtown Records. 1
+470 Each year, 26,000 people are killed or mutilated by landmines of which 8,000 are children 10,000 people are killed by landmines every year. 0
+471 Besancon is the capital of France's watch and clock-making industry and of high precision engineering. Besancon is the capital of France. 0
+472 "U.S. forces have disarmed Haitian paramilitaries, removed heavy weapons from the Haitian army, restored electric power to two cities, seized control of the country's radio and television broadcasting facilities, allowed the Haitian Parliament to reopen and restored the mayor of Port-au-Prince to his office -- ""in less than three weeks,"" Clinton noted." Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti. 0
+473 The Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, a prince of the Sakya tribe of Nepal, in approximately 566 BC. The Buddha is Nepalese. 1
+474 Sixteen years after the Detroit native began selling pieces of what was once America's biggest black-owned enterprise, Gordy announced a deal Wednesday that gives EMI Music Publishing ownership of Motown's 15,000 compositions. EMI acquired Mowtown records. 1
+475 In July and October, 1971, Dr. Henry Kissinger, national security advisor to the president of the United States, twice visited China in secret to pave the way for the visit by President Richard Nixon. Nixon visited China in 1971. 0
+476 """Finding Forrester"" is among 24 films competing for the Berlin Film Festival's top Golden Bear prize for best movie awarded on the closing day, along with the Silver Bear award for best actor." """Finding Forrester"" won the Golden Bear in the Berlin Film Festival" 0
+477 In February 2002, President George Bush visited China to mark the 30th anniversary of Nixon's historic trip. Nixon visited China in February 2002. 0
+478 After officials repeatedly refused to release thirteen members of the Red Brigades on trial in Turin, Moro was murdered in or near Rome on May 9, 1978. Aldo Moro was murdered by the Red Brigade. 0
+479 It's a lesson that George Bush learned from his mother, Barbara, a fiercely territorial woman who never forgets a slight, and from his father, former president George H.W. Bush. Barbara is the father of George Bush. 0
+480 At year-end 1997 the death penalty was authorized by the statutes of 38 States and by Federal statute. 38 American states have the daeth penalty. 1
+481 In the 1970s Paisley, sometimes affectionately known as 'Big Ian', established the most successful and longest lasting of his political movements, the Democratic Unionist Party which soon won seats at local council, province, national and European level. Ian Paisley is a member of the DUP. 1
+482 The Eiffel tower is in the Capital of France. Eiffel is the capital of France. 0
+483 The fact that Einstein was invited to be the president of Israel is critical to an accurate understanding of one of the greatest individuals in modern history. Einstein is the president of Israel. 0
+484 The official state opening on May 6 of the $14.82-billion project will go on as planned, and Eurotunnel said it is working to start up services soon after that deadline. The Eurotunnel was inaugurated in May. 1
+485 Ms. Nasrin is being hosted by the Swedish branch of PEN, which had invited her to visit last spring, according to the Swedish news agency TT. Taslima Nasrin is staying in Sweden. 1
+486 The father of Nick Berg, the American beheaded in Iraq, directly blamed George Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Thursday for his son's death. Nick Berg is the father of George Bush. 0
+487 The Queen of Holland is now owned by Robert Mouawad. Robert Mouawad is the Queen of Holland. 0
+488 De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer and papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of security documents such as travellers cheques and vouchers. De La Rue makes much of the world's money. 1
+489 After an unparalleled succession of tragic operas, Verdi rounded off his operatic career with a comedy. Verdi wrote mainly comedies. 0
+490 The regional capital is Clermont Ferrand, and the small city of Le Puy, with its historic churches perched on volcanic pinnacles, is one of the most surprising cities in France. Clermont Ferrand is the capital of France. 0
+491 This autumn, the people of Ust-Usa watched helplessly as thousands of tons of oil began oozing into the vast watery network that flows from the desecrated oil fields of Usinsk into the Pechora, then 450 miles north through the tundra to the Barents Sea. A huge methane deposit has been located in the Barents Sea. 0
+492 Since the beginning of this year, pork, the most important meat in the Chinese diet, has jumped to 7.28 yuan (86 cents) a pound, up from 4.55 yuan (54 cents). The Chinese currency is called yuan. 1
+493 In Hungary the decisive moment, portending the end of the democratic prelude to Communist dictatorship, came in February 1947. Communist control in Hungary ended in 1947. 0
+494 Los Angeles poet and fiction writer Charles Bukowski, who died of leukemia on March 9 at the age of 73, managed to create a life worthy of his face. Charles Bukowski died of pneumonia. 0
+495 Saint Laurent struck out on his own in 1961, opening his own fashion house where he created haute couture for socialites and celebrities. Yves Saint Laurent is a fashion designer. 1
+496 "Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe on why the defending NBA champion Houston Rockets don't get more respect: ""There's year-round heat and humidity, an airport about 100 miles from downtown and the building with the most sports tradition is Elvin Hayes' car dealership.""" The Houston Rockets won the NBA Championships. 1
+497 It is perhaps no surprise, then, that the chasm between east and west Germans is as wide as it was before the heady, history days of November, 1989, when they were no longer divided by cement and electrified wire. The reunification of East and West Germany took place in 1989. 1
+498 The Hitler Historical Museum is a non-biased, non-profit museum devoted to the study and preservation of the world history related to Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist Party. Hitler belonged to the Nazi party. 0
+499 Mystified by the sudden disappearance of Commander John Strangways, their agent in Jamaica, the British Secret Service sends for agent Bond. James Bond is an agent for the British Secret Service. 1
+500 For German fans, Schumacher is their country's first - and long-overdue - World Champion, following along 33 years after the aristocratic Count Wolfgang von Trips was killed of the wheel of his Ferrari in the Italian Gp just as he seemed poised to grasp the title crown. Michael Schumacher is from Germany. 1
+501 Lyon acclaims itself to be the gastronomic capital of France. Lyon is the capital of France. 0
+502 AOL has more than 33 million paying customers. 33 million customers pay to use AOL. 1
+503 Israel captured the Gaza Strip and West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war. The Gaza Strip and West Bank were captured by Israel in the 1976 war. 0
+504 Further surprises were revealed in the spacecraft's photographs of a hazy orange Titan -- the largest of Saturn's 31 moons, about the size of the planet Mercury. Titan is about the size of the planet Mars. 0
+505 Infertile women are vital for successful child-rearing despite being unable to produce children themselves. Infertile women are able to produce children. 0
+506 A 30-year-old man has been killed in a shark attack at a surfing beach near Perth in West Australia where he was surfing with four other people. One man was killed and four wounded in a shark attack in West Australia. 0
+507 Four French detainees who were held more than two years by U.S. authorities at Guantanamo Bay returned home Tuesday. The U.S. detained four frenchmen for almost three years at Guantanamo Bay. 0
+508 More than 200 North Koreans flew into South Korea on Wednesday, the second day of a secretive operation that has spirited refugees from the communist North from an unidentified Southeast Asian country. North Korean's communist refugees fled to an unidentified Southeast Asian country. 0
+509 Vice President Dick Cheney's personal doctor was battling an addiction to prescription drugs four years ago. Dick Cheney was addicted to prescription drugs. 0
+510 Scientists have taken a big step toward developing an earlier, safer and simple test that could help prevent perhaps 175,000 premature births in the United States each year. There are about 175,000 premature births in the United States each year. 0
+511 Wal-Mart Stores has asked a US federal appeals court to review a judge's order approving class-action status for a sex-discrimination lawsuit. Wal-Mart stores are filing a lawsuit against the US federal appeals court. 0
+512 Every year, 1.2 million people in America have a new or repeat heart attack. 1.2 million Americans die of heart attacks every year. 0
+513 Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islam under which people convicted of drug trafficking, murder, rape and armed robbery are executed by beheading, which is carried out in public with a sword. Murderers are beheaded in Saudi Arabia. 1
+514 Doctors Without Borders has 80 foreign workers and 1,400 local staff members working in 13 provinces in Afghanistan. There are 13 provinces in Afghanistan. 0
+515 The SPD got just 21.5% of the vote in the European Parliament elections, while the conservative opposition parties polled 44.5%. The SPD got less votes than the opposition in the European election. 1
+516 However, witnesses said some of the black-clad gunmen who attacked a police station and government buildings in Baquba, 60 km (40 miles) northwest of Baghdad, proclaimed loyalty to Zarqawi and wore yellow headbands linking them to his group. Some of the gunmen showed loyalty to Zarqawi's group. 1
+517 Television news crews in helicopters recorded the early morning car chase that ended in Compton shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday when half a dozen LAPD officers chased a black man who ran from a stolen Toyota Camry. Television news crews chased LAPD officers who ran from a stolen Toyota Camry. 0
+518 Mr. Conway, Iamgold's chief executive officer, said the vote would be close. Mr. Conway is Iamgold's chief executive officer. 1
+519 Most Americans are familiar with the Food Guide Pyramid-- but a lot of people don't understand how to use it. Most Americans have not heard of the Food Guide Pyramid. 0
+520 The centuries-old Pamplona fiesta in honor of St. Fermin draws thousands of fans from around the world for a week of frenzied late night drinking and early morning running with the bulls. St. Fermin draws thousands of fans. 0
+521 The number of sexually transmitted infections 708,083 was 4 percent higher than in 2002, but Britain's Health Protection Agency said the pace of the increase appears to be slowing. In 2002 708,083 sexually transmitted infections were reported. 0
+522 In further violence, two Iraqis suspected of trying to bomb a pipeline in the country's oil-rich north and a Kirkuk policeman were killed Wednesday. The country's oil-rich north and a Kirkuk policeman were killed Wednesday. 0
+523 "The spacecraft's photographs show a methane cloud ""the size of Italy,"" several crisscrossing linear features, and a huge circular area that could be a crater the size of Western Europe." The spacecraft's photographs show a methane cloud the size of Western Europe. 0
+524 The new arrivals followed a similar number that reached South Korea on Tuesday, the biggest single batch ever among the thousands that have fled famine and repression in their isolated homeland since the late 1990s. Thousands have fled South Korea. 0
+525 The Supreme Court rules that persons seized as potential terrorists must be allowed to challenge their imprisonment in American courts. Potential terrorists are allowed to a trial. 1
+526 Abu Eisa al-Hindi was said to have been involved in a plot to attack Heathrow airport, details of which were allegedly discovered on the computer of Mohammed Naeem Noor Khan, 25, an al-Qa'ida suspect recently arrested in Pakistan. Abu Eisa al-Hindi was recently arrested in Pakistan. 0
+527 Chris de Burgh, the Irish songwriter responsible for The Lady in Red, a song that has aa an untold number of wedding first dances, yesterday paid almost £30,000 for the creature that exploded from the actor John Hurt in the science-fiction classic Alien. An untold number of wedding first dances are accompanied by the creature that exploded from the actor John Hurt in the science-fiction classic Alien. 0
+528 Sources at the foreign affairs department in Manila said on Monday that the militants had rejected suggestions of a ransom in exchange for de la Cruz's release. Militants agreed to receive a ransom in exchange for de la Cruz's release. 0
+529 A 30-year-old man has been killed in a shark attack at a surfing beach near Perth in West Australia where he was surfing with four other people. 30 men have been killed by sharks in West Australia. 0
+530 According to the American Diabetes Association, 17 million Americans are living with diabetes, 90 percent with Type Two Diabetes. 17 million Americans are living with Type Two Diabetes. 0
+531 Another diplomat confirmed the United States was pushing hard for an accord, adding two high-level meetings were scheduled at NATO's Brussels headquarters Wednesday to try to hammer out a deal. NATO's Brussels headquarters is trying to dissolve the deal that the United States was pushing for. 0
+532 The hostage-takers -- who have identified themselves as members of the Khaled Bin Al-Walid Squadrons, part of the Islamic Army of Iraq -- had issued several deadlines for its demands to be met, only to shift them. Members of the Khaled Bin Al-Walid Squadrons took a hostage. 1
+533 A Health Ministry official said 68 people were killed and 30 wounded in the blast shortly after 10 a.m. in Baquba, an often violent town 65 km north of Baghdad. Baghdad is north of Baquba. 0
+534 The 69-page report is also the first major product of the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction. The 69-page report is the first major product of medical errors. 0
+535 Egypt, which has pressed Arafat to surrender some powers and overhaul the security forces, welcomed Qureia's withdrawal of his resignation. Qureia's resignation was welcomed by Egypt. 0
+536 "The spacecraft's photographs show a methane cloud ""the size of Italy,"" several crisscrossing linear features, and a huge circular area that could be a crater the size of Western Europe." "The spacecraft's photographs show a crater ""the size of Italy""." 0
+537 North Korean refugees had been gathering in southern Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, after trickling over the border from China for months. Ho Chi Minh City is now called Saigon. 0
+538 Political leaders pledged that construction of the so-called Freedom Tower -- which will rise 1,776 feet into the air and be the world's tallest building -- will be finished on schedule by the end of 2008. The Freedom Tower will be 1,776 meters tall. 0
+539 Since the last AIDS conference in Barcelona in 2002 generated optimism about the availability of new antiretroviral drugs, 6 million people have died of AIDS and 10 million people have become newly infected. 6 million people have died of AIDS since 2002. 1
+540 "Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection characterized by violent coughing fits, gasps for air that resemble ""whoop"" sounds, and vomiting." Pertussis is not very contagious. 0
+541 Iraqi militants have repeatedly used terrorist attacks to try to force governments to withdraw from the U.S.-led occupation force. Iraqi militants were forced to withdraw from the U.S.-led occupation force. 0
+542 Napster, which started as an unauthorized song-swapping Web site, has transformed into a legal service offering music downloads for a monthly fee. Napster illegally offers music downloads. 0
+543 Senior citizens played an important role in the dramatic spread of human civilisation some 30,000 years ago The dramatic spread of human civilisation some 30,000 years ago played an important role in senior citizens' lives. 0
+544 U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell replied that the people of Darfur in the remote west of Sudan did not have much time before disease and starvation causes widespread death. Darfur is located to the west of Sudan. 0
+545 Most Americans are familiar with the Food Guide Pyramid-- but a lot of people don't understand how to use it. Americans know how to use the Food Guide Pyramid. 0
+546 The U.S. ambassador to Manila Francis Ricciardone threw his support behind Arroyo in an interview with local television on Monday. Arroyo is the U.S. ambassador to Manila. 0
+547 The suicide bombing came as the Iraqi interim government marked its first month in power since the United States handed over sovereignty on June 28 following the coalition's March 2003 invasion. The United States handed over sovereignty to the Iraqi interim government in March 2003. 0
+548 In all, military police have launched 93 investigations into allegations of mistreatment by UK soldiers. UK military police have launched 93 investigations. 0
+549 Four Venezuelan firefighters who were traveling to a training course in Texas were killed when their sport utility vehicle drifted onto the shoulder of a highway and struck a parked truck. Four firefighters were killed in Venezuela. 0
+550 A longtime associate of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden surrendered to Saudi Arabian officials. Osama bin Laden is the leader of al Qaeda. 1
+551 Tests on animals showed they could get through the stomach wall and the thin membrane surrounding the stomach called the peritoneum to repair the intestines, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and uterus. The stomach wall is called the peritoneum. 0
+552 One of Michigan's largest newspaper chains agreed to be sold to the Journal Register Co. of Trenton, N.J., on Tuesday for $415 million in an auction. The Journal Register Co. of Trenton, N.J. is Michigan's largest newspaper chain. 0
+553 "The crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, and other early astronauts were named ""Ambassadors of Exploration"" in a ceremony at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum." Aldrin was one of the astronauts honored by NASA at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. 1
+554 Each hour spent in a car was associated with a 6 percent increase in the likelihood of obesity and each half-mile walked per day reduced those odds by nearly 5 percent, the researchers found. The more driving you do means you're going to weigh more -- the more walking means you're going to weigh less. 1
+555 The city has marked topographical contrasts: Buda is built on the higher river terraces and hills of the western side, while the considerably larger Pest spreads out on a flat and featureless sand plain on the river's opposite bank. Pest is on the opposite, east bank. 1
+556 The Greek government is spending over 1 billion euros. Greece is spending over 1 billion euros. 1
+557 Cinemas showing the new Harry Potter film are being issued with night vision goggles in a bid to stamp out piracy. Night vision goggles have been distributed along with the film. 1
+558 Anthropologists say that Kennewick man's remains are part of an expanding body of evidence showing that American Indians, long thought to have been the original inhabitants of the Americas, may not have been the first people to live on the continents. Scientists say that Kennewick man's skeleton could provide valuable information about the early settling of the Americas. 1
+559 The GDP, which measures the value of all goods and services in the nation, rose at an annual rate of 3 percent in the second quarter, compared to a 4.5 percent rise in the first quarter. Gross domestic product, a measure of total output within the nation's borders, climbed at a 3% annual pace in the April-June period. 1
+560 The South Side store, part of a redevelopment of an abandoned steel plant, fell by a 25-21 vote. Passage required a majority of 26 votes in the 50-member council. Approval for a second store fell one vote short. 1
+561 """I want to go abroad and start my life as a free man. If Israel is a democracy it should allow me to do it,"" Vanunu told reporters at the court." Vanunu says he wants to start a new life in another country. 1
+562 Seagate Technology Inc. reported a loss of $33 million on revenue of $1.34 billion. Seagate Technology Inc. posted revenues of $1.34 billion. 1
+563 Officials said Michael Hamilton was killed when gunmen opened fire and exchanged shots with Saudi security forces yesterday Michael Hamilton died yesterday. 1
+564 I love it, it's just such fun, said Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who is estimated to have earned £435m from her creation. The Potter books netted an estimated £435 million for Ms Rowling. 1
+565 Measurements by ground-based instruments around the world have shown a decrease of up to 10 percent in sunlight from the late 1950's to the early 1990's. The world is about 10 per cent darker than half a century ago 1
+566 In 1999 Ford bought the apartment in Manhattan that he shares with his new girlfriend, Calista Flockhart. Calista Flockhart lives in Manhattan. 1
+567 The SPD got just 21.5% of the vote in the European Parliament elections, while the conservative opposition parties polled 44.5%. The SPD is defeated by the opposition parties. 1
+568 Hernandez Galicia was arrested when soldiers blew down his door with a bazooka in a raid on his Ciudad Madero home. Hernandez Galicia lives in Ciudad Madero. 1
+569 Ahern, who is travelling to Tokyo for an EU-Japan summit yesterday, will consult with other EU leaders about the election of the EU commission president. Ahern takes part in an EU-Japan summit. 1
+570 Romano Prodi will meet the US President George Bush in his capacity as president of the European commission. Romano Prodi is the president of the European Commission. 1
+571 Yukos ignites oil prices Oil prices rise. 1
+572 Two conservative federate appellate judges, Ralph Winter of the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, and Kenneth Starr of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia have been appointed by Reagan. Ralph Winter works for the 2nd U.S. Circuit of Appeals in New York. 1
+573 In Waco, near Nelson's hometown of Abbott, auto parts salesman Dave Crowe proposed that fans join ``Willie Aid'' by mailing donations straight to the IRS. Nelson was born in Abbott. 1
+574 Latvia, for instance, is the lowest-ranked team in the field but defeated World Cup semifinalist Turkey in a playoff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2004. Turkey is defeated by Latvia. 1
+575 Born in Athens, Psacharopoulos came to the United States at age 17 to enter Oberlin College, where he met Jean Hackett, an actress of New York City. Psacharopoulos is from Athens. 1
+576 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions France who beat Switzerland 3-1. France defeats Switzerland. 1
+577 Latvia, for instance, is the lowest-ranked team in the field but defeated World Cup semifinalist Turkey in a playoff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2004. Latvia beats Turkey. 1
+578 At a regular Chinese Foreign Ministry briefing in Beijing on Thursday, spokesman Li Zhaoxing would say only that China will consider direct talks with Vietnam at an appropriate time. Li Zhaoxing lives in China. 1
+579 Mark Said and Philip Dick, two members of Ontario Bradley First Air's crew, were from Montreal, Canada. Mark Said works for Ontario Bradley First Air. 1
+580 The organizers of the 15th International AIDS Conference, scheduled for next month in Bangkok, Thailand, last Saturday responded to press reports that a prominent hotel in Bangkok discriminated against HIV-positive visitors attending a conference on climate changes. A climate conference is held in Thailand. 1
+581 Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney powered England into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 with two goals in Monday's 4-2 defeat of Croatia and they were joined in the last eight by champions, France who beat Switzerland 3-1. England defeats Croatia. 1
+582 Ahern, who was travelling to Tokyo for an EU-Japan summit yesterday, will consult with other EU leaders by telephone later this week in an effort to find an agreed candidate. An EU-Japan summit takes place in Tokyo. 1
+583 Latvia, for instance, is the lowest-ranked team in the field but defeated World Cup semifinalist Turkey in a playoff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2004. Latvia has beaten Turkey. 1
+584 Turnout for the historic vote for the first time since the EU took in 10 new members in May has hit a record low of 45.3%. New members joined the EU. 1
+585 The poll, for the first time, has more than half of Americans, 52 percent, saying the war in Iraq was not worth fighting. An overwhelming majority of respondents also said it found the number of U.S. casualties in Iraq unacceptable. Many Americans don't think the war in Iraq was necessary. 1
+586 A former police officer was charged with murder Thursday in the slaying of a college student who allegedly had threatened to expose their sexual relationship, authorities said. Ex-cop Rios killed student 1
+587 At the close, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 45 points, or 0.4 percent. Dow Jones is down. 1
+588 Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been allotted a separate office here as head of the national advisory panel for India's ruling coalition. Ms Gandhi is a member of the Congress. 1
+589 Iraqi kidnappers have released a Lebanese construction worker kidnapped this week. Hostage released in Iraq. 1
+590 Clinton ordered missile strikes against Iraq in December 1998 but did not press aggressively for UN inspectors to return. There was a missile attack against Iraq in 1998. 1
+591 But even in light of this unparalleled decline, the SPD's result in the June 13 European elections is of a qualitatively different character. European elections took place on June 13. 1
+592 The debacle marked a new low in the erosion of the SPD's popularity, which began shortly after Mr Schroeder's election in 1998. The trend accelerated after the chancellor unveiled Agenda 2010, his package of painful economic reforms, in March 2003. Schroeder was elected in 1998. 1
+593 In his three years in exile in Washington, Aristide has been protected by the Secret Service 24 hours a day. And during his last week in exile, amid frenzied preparations for his return to Haiti, Aristide took time out to thank the Americans who helped his Administration. Aristide is going back to Haiti after being exiled for years. 1
+594 German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder accused U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of allying with European conservative parties in a ''blockade'' of the German and French-backed candidate, Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt. According to Schroeder, Blair and Berlusconi are actively opposing Verhofstadt. 1
+595 """Al Thawra"" added, ""Lahoud is well aware of that and realizes that Israeli challenges have never stopped for one moment,"" and that escalation ""will not hamper him from undertaking his national duties, relying on the support of all of Lebanon with all of its factions, as well as on the full support of Syria in order to achieve his national tasks and deliver on his commitments." The newspaper added that regardless of the Israeli challenges, Lahoud would still be able to deliver on his duties, supported by Syria and a united Lebanon. 1
+596 The airport will not be opened without the go-ahead from the Palestinian Authority in Gaza, at which point the Moroccan delegation will oversee the running of the airport. A Moroccan delegation is waiting for the green light from the Palestinian Authority to supervise the airport's operation. 1
+597 Yigit says that the Prime Minister and Minister of State for the Economy, Gunes Taner, knew about this relationship when he bought the state-owned Turkish Commercial Bank last July for 600 million dollars. Yigit also alleges that top politicians were aware of the relationship. 1
+598 "Well-known businessman, Representative Badi Flaha, whose term is expiring, thought that reforms are essential to develop the economy ""but in Syria we prefer"" to implement them slowly but assuredly." "Flaha explained that slow but sure progress was the ""Syrian way.""" 1
+599 The toll rose particularly in Nicaragua with the discovery of 500 bodies in the town of Juaolie, which was practically destroyed, in the northern part of the country, and a hundred more on the flanks of the Casitas Volcano near Posoltega, 140 kilometers northwest of Managua, where a mudslide last Friday erased five villages from existence. Many people in northern Nicaragua were killed. 1
+600 "The spokesman for the rescue authorities, Linart Ohlin, said that the accident took place between 01:00 and dawn today, Friday (00:00 GMT) in a disco behind the theatre, where ""hundreds"" of young people were present." The fire happened in the early hours of Friday morning, and hundreds of young people were present. 1
+601 """Al Thawra"" affirmed that Lahoud ""will always have Syria and President Hafez Al Assad as backers and supporters who will give all they have to support Lebanon regardless of the sacrifices, that the Israeli threats will fail as others did before, and that no one can hamper the Lebanese president or impede his strides in his honorable national task.""" Lebanon may count on the support of Syria against Israel. 1
+602 On the other hand, Hilal affirmed that some voters were abroad or did not obtain their election cards, pointing to the occurrence of rare violations such as, for example, the desire of some voters to vote by using their identity cards. Hilal speculated that some of voters had not received voting passes, or had tried to use their id cards. 1
+603 "The investigation also confirmed that during Pinochet's dictatorship, ""an armed entity was established that benefited from a military structure and a power takeover, in consolidating a terrorist regime for the purpose of implementing a plan to get rid of patriotic group elements, via involuntary relocations, kidnapping, torture and assassinations, and taking advantage of help from other countries, especially Argentina." During Pinochet's dictatorship, an armed organization committed murder and violent acts, and exploited countries like Argentina. 1
+604 "The government newspaper ""Tishrin"" said in a commentary that ""what is required from the new People's Congress is no less important than what was required from the previous congresses, and it may even exceed it in importance in view of the serious challenges facing the region in general and Syria in particular.""" The requirements of the new People's Congress are perhaps more significant than those of the previous congress, considering the very real challenges facing the country. 1
+605 "He said amusingly, ""Torture used to happen before Christ's birth, but now it absolutely does not happen.""" He claimed that torture had not been employed since Biblical times. 1
+606 It is to be mentioned that the airport is capable of receiving 700 thousand passengers annually and receiving giant planes like the Boeing 747 model. The airport, with a projected annual passenger capacity of 700,000, will also be able to facilitate the Boeing 747. 1
+607 "It asserted that ""within this framework, we draw your attention (People's Congress members) to Legislation 24 dealing with foreign currency circulation, which is no longer applicable and it has become one of the most significant obstacles to economic and investment activities." Article 24 is obsolete, and is hindering the economy. 1
+608 Zeroual proposed February 25 as elections date, but this date will not become final until after the agreement between all of the political partners, according to what was reported by the First Secretary of the Socialist Forces Front, Ahmed Djeddai. The election will be held on the 25th of February if all of the political partners agree. 1
+609 The Supreme Court was due to decide today, Wednesday, on the appeal filed by De Klerk for the purpose of omitting the accusatory paragraphs against him in the report, especially the paragraphs on his responsibility for bloody attacks that were carried out in the eighties against anti-apartheid organizations. De Klerk awaits the Supreme court decision regarding the omission of his name in the incriminating report. 1
+610 "Prince Hassan disclosed the content of a letter he had received from the Jordanian monarch in which the latter affirms that ""the doctors at the Mayo Clinic and their colleagues in the United States are relieved by the test results, which conclude our stay here until a later date in the third month of next year, God willing." The Jordinian monarch sent a letter to Prince El Hassan, saying that doctors were satisfied with his results, and that he could go home until March. 1
+611 President Arnoldo Aleman conceeded that the death toll was approximately 4,000, and a spokesman for the Government, Gilberto Wing, admitted many people were missing, and that bodies were still being found in some isolated areas. Approximately 4,000 people are dead already, more bodies are still being found, and there are still many people missing. 1
+612 if you are at risk of heart problems, it is now recommended that you talk to your doctor about taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. Aspirin use lowers risk of heart disease. 1
+613 Saudi Arabia, the biggest oil producer in the world, was once a supporter of Osama bin Laden and his associates who led attacks against the United States. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter. 1
+614 Five other soldiers have been ordered to face courts-martial. Five other soldiers have been demanded to face courts-martial. 1
+615 Profits nearly doubled to nearly $1.8 billion. Profits grew to nearly $1.8 billion. 1
+616 "Mr. Clinton received a hefty advance for the book, reportedly $10m, but he joked that by the time he finished the 937-page tome ""I was just about down to minimum wage""." Bill Clinton received a reported $10 million advance. 1
+617 On 2 February 1990, at the opening of Parliament, he declared that apartheid had failed and that the bans on political parties, including the ANC, were to be lifted. Apartheid in South Africa was abolished in 1990. 1
+618 Several months after the Taliban's defeat, Afghanistan presents MSF and other aid agencies with a new opportunity to provide health care for the female population of the conservative Islamic state. The Taliban was an Afgan organisation. 1
+619 Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has repeatedly boasted that American troops would be sent home in body bags if they intervened. Radovan Karadzic is the leader of the Bosnian Serbs. 1
+620 Jorma joined Nokia in 1985 and held a variety of key management positions before taking the helm in 1992 Jorma Ollila is the CEO of Nokia. 1
+621 There are currently estimated to be somewhere between 60-100 million landmines in the ground worldwide, this remains a rough estimate since few accurate records were kept when mines were deployed. There are about 100 million landmines in the world. 1
+622 Unterweger was found guilty of nine murders despite there being little evidence to prove it beyond doubt, and was found hanging from his cell roof less than 24 hours after being sentenced to life for a second time. Unterweger committed suicide. 1
+623 The measures require Vietnamese organizations to channel the hard currency they earn through banks rather than holding it in cash, and for most cash payments to be made in dong. The currency of Vietnam is the dong. 1
+624 The Republic of Yemen is an Arab, Islamic and independent sovereign state whose integrity is inviolable, and no part of which may be ceded. The national language of Yemen is Arabic. 1
+625 Founder and owner of the Tamla-Motown family record labels, Berry Gordy, Jr., established Motown Records as one of the most important independent labels in the early '60s. Berry Gordy Jr. started Mowtown Records. 1
+626 The Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, a prince of the Sakya tribe of Nepal, in approximately 566 BC. The Buddha is Nepalese. 1
+627 Sixteen years after the Detroit native began selling pieces of what was once America's biggest black-owned enterprise, Gordy announced a deal Wednesday that gives EMI Music Publishing ownership of Motown's 15,000 compositions. EMI acquired Mowtown records. 1
+628 At year-end 1997 the death penalty was authorized by the statutes of 38 States and by Federal statute. 38 American states have the daeth penalty. 1
+629 In the 1970s Paisley, sometimes affectionately known as 'Big Ian', established the most successful and longest lasting of his political movements, the Democratic Unionist Party which soon won seats at local council, province, national and European level. Ian Paisley is a member of the DUP. 1
+630 The official state opening on May 6 of the $14.82-billion project will go on as planned, and Eurotunnel said it is working to start up services soon after that deadline. The Eurotunnel was inaugurated in May. 1
+631 Ms. Nasrin is being hosted by the Swedish branch of PEN, which had invited her to visit last spring, according to the Swedish news agency TT. Taslima Nasrin is staying in Sweden. 1
+632 De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer and papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of security documents such as travellers cheques and vouchers. De La Rue makes much of the world's money. 1
+633 Since the beginning of this year, pork, the most important meat in the Chinese diet, has jumped to 7.28 yuan (86 cents) a pound, up from 4.55 yuan (54 cents). The Chinese currency is called yuan. 1
+634 Saint Laurent struck out on his own in 1961, opening his own fashion house where he created haute couture for socialites and celebrities. Yves Saint Laurent is a fashion designer. 1
+635 "Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe on why the defending NBA champion Houston Rockets don't get more respect: ""There's year-round heat and humidity, an airport about 100 miles from downtown and the building with the most sports tradition is Elvin Hayes' car dealership.""" The Houston Rockets won the NBA Championships. 1
+636 It is perhaps no surprise, then, that the chasm between east and west Germans is as wide as it was before the heady, history days of November, 1989, when they were no longer divided by cement and electrified wire. The reunification of East and West Germany took place in 1989. 1
+637 Mystified by the sudden disappearance of Commander John Strangways, their agent in Jamaica, the British Secret Service sends for agent Bond. James Bond is an agent for the British Secret Service. 1
+638 For German fans, Schumacher is their country's first - and long-overdue - World Champion, following along 33 years after the aristocratic Count Wolfgang von Trips was killed of the wheel of his Ferrari in the Italian Gp just as he seemed poised to grasp the title crown. Michael Schumacher is from Germany. 1
+639 AOL has more than 33 million paying customers. 33 million customers pay to use AOL. 1
+640 Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islam under which people convicted of drug trafficking, murder, rape and armed robbery are executed by beheading, which is carried out in public with a sword. Murderers are beheaded in Saudi Arabia. 1
+641 The SPD got just 21.5% of the vote in the European Parliament elections, while the conservative opposition parties polled 44.5%. The SPD got less votes than the opposition in the European election. 1
+642 However, witnesses said some of the black-clad gunmen who attacked a police station and government buildings in Baquba, 60 km (40 miles) northwest of Baghdad, proclaimed loyalty to Zarqawi and wore yellow headbands linking them to his group. Some of the gunmen showed loyalty to Zarqawi's group. 1
+643 Mr. Conway, Iamgold's chief executive officer, said the vote would be close. Mr. Conway is Iamgold's chief executive officer. 1
+644 The Supreme Court rules that persons seized as potential terrorists must be allowed to challenge their imprisonment in American courts. Potential terrorists are allowed to a trial. 1
+645 The hostage-takers -- who have identified themselves as members of the Khaled Bin Al-Walid Squadrons, part of the Islamic Army of Iraq -- had issued several deadlines for its demands to be met, only to shift them. Members of the Khaled Bin Al-Walid Squadrons took a hostage. 1
+646 Since the last AIDS conference in Barcelona in 2002 generated optimism about the availability of new antiretroviral drugs, 6 million people have died of AIDS and 10 million people have become newly infected. 6 million people have died of AIDS since 2002. 1
+647 A longtime associate of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden surrendered to Saudi Arabian officials. Osama bin Laden is the leader of al Qaeda. 1
+648 Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. An electoral campaign is being held in Nicaragua. 1
+649 Yet, we now are discovering that antibiotics are losing their effectiveness against illness. Disease-causing bacteria are mutating faster than we can come up with new antibiotics to fight the new variations. Bacteria is winning the war against antibiotics. 1
+650 It has been observed that in those countries of the world where capital punishment is still in operation, the crime rate, especially murder, is distinctively low in comparison to countries where capital punishment has been discarded. Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. 1
+651 The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum opened the nation's first major John Lennon Yoko Ono is John Lennon's widow. 1
+652 About 33.5 million people live in this massive conurbation. I would guess that 95% of the 5,000 officially foreign-capital firms in Japan are based in Tokyo. About 33.5 miilion people live in Tokyo. 1
+653 The West Pharmaceutical Services plant, which had been cited for The West Pharmaceutical Services plant had been cited for numerous safety violations last autumn. 1
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+95 A Ford car is making a right turn as 3 males are walking across the street behind the car. A sedan was turning a tree as walkers were crossing. 1 A Ford car is making a right turn as 3 males are walking across the street behind the car. A sedan was turning a corner as walkers were crossing. 0 WordSwapWordNet
+96 A crowd of people looking up at 3 people on the edge of the roof of a building. The crowd on the travail is watching 3 people on the roof's edge. 0 A crowd of people looking up at 3 people on the edge of the roof of a building. The crowd on the ground is watching 3 people on the roof's edge. 1 WordSwapWordNet
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+98 The flight attendant dressed in yellow demonstrates life vest usage. A woman is cook drinks on an airplane. 2 The flight attendant dressed in yellow demonstrates life vest usage. A woman is preparing drinks on an airplane. 0 WordSwapWordNet
+99 Six dogs swimming in a river. Six dogs drown across the river. 1 Six dogs swimming in a river. Six dogs swim across the river. 0 WordSwapWordNet
+100 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a field. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+101 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps isnide the library. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+102 a boy in a red hooded top is smiling whilst looking away from his reflection. The boy doesn't want to see his refleciton. 1 a boy in a red hooded top is smiling whilst looking away from his reflection. The boy doesn't want to see his reflection. 2 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+103 A group of people gathered at night watching an event. A group of hmuans are looking at the same direciton. 1 A group of people gathered at night watching an event. A group of humans are looking at the same direction. 2 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+104 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young oy is playing in a feild. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+105 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the libary. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
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+107 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young bkoy is playing in a feild. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+108 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the Msteps Cinside the library. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
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+111 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young bqy is playing in a feild. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+112 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the librarI. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
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+115 This child is on the library steps. The parent is on the steps inside the library. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 2 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
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+117 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing a feild. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 2 WordDeletion
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+128 A group of people gathered at night watching an event. A group of wolves are looking at the same direction. 1 A group of people gathered at night watching an event. A group of humans are looking at the same direction. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+129 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young n is playing in a feild. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+130 This child is on the library steps. The l is on the steps inside the library. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
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+137 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young buddy is playing in a feild. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 2 WordSwapEmbedding
+138 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the bookstores. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
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+150 This child is on the library steps. The firstborn is on the steps inside the library. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 2 WordSwapHowNet
+151 a boy in a red hooded top is smiling whilst looking away from his reflection. The boy doesn't want to see his stripe. 1 a boy in a red hooded top is smiling whilst looking away from his reflection. The boy doesn't want to see his reflection. 2 WordSwapHowNet
+152 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is acting in a feild. 0 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in a feild. 2 WordSwapWordNet
+153 This child is on the library steps. The shaver is on the steps inside the library. 1 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps inside the library. 0 WordSwapWordNet
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+164 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Chidren at a birthay party. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a birthday party. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
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+180 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children suffer a birthday party. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday party. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+181 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting unready for the morning bike ride 2 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
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+185 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. . 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a birthday party. 2 WordDeletion
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+195 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a moon party. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday party. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
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+197 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is tv. 2 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is happening. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
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+203 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is v. 2 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is happening. 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+204 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, t ready for the morning bike ride 2 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
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+208 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watfhing what is happening. 2 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is happening. 1 WordSwapQWERTY
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+212 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a remembrance party. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday party. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
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+214 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The pueblo are watching what is happening. 2 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is happening. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
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+218 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a nap. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday party. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+219 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a theater. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a birthday party. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
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+221 People are patrolling in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 2 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
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+224 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthdaу party. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday party. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+225 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a birthdaу party. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a birthday party. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+226 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watϲhing what is happening. 2 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is happening. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+227 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of frienԁs are grabbіng their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 2 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+228 Group of people wearing black shirts riding in an open top vehicle. Froends ride in an open virgin vehicle together. 1 Group of people wearing black shirts riding in an open top vehicle. Froends ride in an open top vehicle together. 2 WordSwapHowNet
+229 People are on an escalator waiting to get to their destination while looking outside of the glass that makes up the wall. The people are going up on the elevator. 1 People are on an escalator waiting to get to their destination while looking outside of the glass that makes up the wall. The people are going up on the escalator. 0 WordSwapHowNet
+230 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday mankind. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday party. 2 WordSwapHowNet
+231 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is occurring. 2 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is happening. 1 WordSwapHowNet
+232 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their unicycles, getting ready for the morning bike ride 2 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 0 WordSwapHowNet
+233 Group of people wearing black shirts riding in an open top vehicle. Froends rally in an open top vehicle together. 1 Group of people wearing black shirts riding in an open top vehicle. Froends ride in an open top vehicle together. 2 WordSwapWordNet
+234 People are on an escalator waiting to get to their destination while looking outside of the glass that makes up the wall. The people are sledding up on the escalator. 1 People are on an escalator waiting to get to their destination while looking outside of the glass that makes up the wall. The people are going up on the escalator. 0 WordSwapWordNet
+235 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children love a birthday party. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children enjoying a birthday party. 2 WordSwapWordNet
+236 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a birthday company. 1 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children at a birthday party. 2 WordSwapWordNet
+237 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is materialize. 2 Everyone on the street in the city seem to be busy doing their own thing. The people are watching what is happening. 1 WordSwapWordNet
+238 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are snaffle their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 2 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are grabbing their bikes, getting ready for the morning bike ride 0 WordSwapWordNet
+239 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction giong on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+240 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vets is walking down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 2 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+241 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The mne are at a basbeall agme. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+242 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden objetc on the water. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+243 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outsied. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 2 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+244 many children play in the water. Some kdis splash in the water and interact with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+245 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the constuction going on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+246 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeing. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+247 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a basball game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+248 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden objec on the waer. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+249 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is tanding outside. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+250 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and nteract with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+251 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hefar the consjtruction going on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+252 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wkearing the vest is walking down the stUreet. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+253 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a ymeeting. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+254 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseAball game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+255 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bpunch of people are in a wooden objeIct on the water. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+256 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is sZtanding outsiide. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+257 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and innteract with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+258 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The mHn can hear the construction gKing on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+259 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is Valking down the stJeet. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+260 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a basepall game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+261 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of Geople are in a looden object on the waqer. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+262 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is Jtanding oWtside. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+263 many children play in the water. Some kids splPsh in the water and interact with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+264 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction malfunction on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+265 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The woman are at a baseball game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+266 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is seated outside. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+267 many children play in the water. Some parent splash in the water and interact with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+268 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man the construction on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordDeletion
+269 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 2 WordDeletion
+270 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 1 WordDeletion
+271 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 1 WordDeletion
+272 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are a wooden the. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordDeletion
+273 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordDeletion
+274 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is on site next to his building. construction man can hear the The going construction. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordInnerSwapRandom
+275 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and man fence. The green wearing the vest is walking down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+276 A standing man talks to a seated are while on some sort of vehicle. Three people woman having a meeting. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+277 Several men at a game watch a sports game on are television. The men the at a baseball bar. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+278 A water of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A a of people are in bunch wooden the on object group. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+279 A is girl in a girl top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A yellow young standing outside. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 2 WordInnerSwapRandom
+280 many splash play in the water. Some kids children in the water and interact with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordInnerSwapRandom
+281 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the war going on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapMaskedLM
+282 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is skating down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+283 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three guys are having a meeting. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+284 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a park game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+285 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden ufo on the water. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+286 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is crying outside. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+287 many children play in the water. Some soldiers splash in the water and interact with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+288 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can t the construction going on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+289 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the w is walking down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+290 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three i are having a meeting. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+291 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a a game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+292 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden l on the i. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+293 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is t outside. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+294 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and r with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+295 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the constructiom going on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapQWERTY
+296 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man weaeing the vesh is walking down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 2 WordSwapQWERTY
+297 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Tbree peopld are having a mesting. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 1 WordSwapQWERTY
+298 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden ibject on the wzter. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+299 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and ijteract with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapQWERTY
+300 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction abandoning on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapEmbedding
+301 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the avenida. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+302 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a gatherings. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+303 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a dingbat game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+304 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a woods object on the water. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+305 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outboard. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+306 many children play in the water. Some teenagers splash in the water and interact with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+307 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear tv going on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+308 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing purple is walking down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+309 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having babies. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+310 Several men at a bar watch a concert on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+311 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a bonfire on the water. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+312 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is weeping. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordMergeMaskedLM
+313 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with dolphins. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordMergeMaskedLM
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+315 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the ves𝚝 is walking down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
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+317 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseЬall game. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+318 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden objec𝚝 on the wateⲅ. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+319 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outsiԁe. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+320 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and іnteract with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+321 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the profile going on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapHowNet
+322 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the slide. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordSwapHowNet
+323 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three crowds are having a meeting. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 0 WordSwapHowNet
+324 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A heap of people are in a wood object on the undercurrent. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapHowNet
+325 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is storing outside. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 2 WordSwapHowNet
+326 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the undercurrent and interact with each other. 1 many children play in the water. Some kids splash in the water and interact with each other. 2 WordSwapHowNet
+327 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction sledding on. 1 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 2 WordSwapWordNet
+328 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the waistcoat is walking down the street. 1 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is walking down the street. 0 WordSwapWordNet
+329 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a fulfil. 2 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Three people are having a meeting. 1 WordSwapWordNet
+330 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball halting. 2 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. The men are at a baseball game. 0 WordSwapWordNet
+331 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden aim on the urine. 1 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A bunch of people are in a wooden object on the water. 0 WordSwapWordNet
+332 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing away. 1 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing outside. 0 WordSwapWordNet
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+335 an old shoemaker in his factory The shoemaker is gteting ready for his 16th birthday. 2 an old shoemaker in his factory The shoemaker is getting ready for his 16th birthday. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+336 A hockey player in helmet. Plaeyrs are weraing helmet. 1 A hockey player in helmet. Players are wearing helmet. 2 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+337 A white duck expanding its wings in the water. The dukc is a rare breed, most thought to have been driven into extinction years ago. 2 A white duck expanding its wings in the water. The duck is a rare breed, most thought to have been driven into extinction years ago. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
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+339 a man with a red headband climbing a rock cliff looming over greenery. A man has on climbin ear. 1 a man with a red headband climbing a rock cliff looming over greenery. A man has on climbing gear. 2 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
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+1 A worker peers out from atop a building under construction. A person is atop of a building. 0
+2 A guy riding a motorcycle near junk cars The man is test driving a motorcycle to decide whether or not he will buy it. 1
+3 The woman in the black shirt hands papers to the children surrounding her. Someone giving out paper. 0
+4 Four men stand in a circle facing each other playing brass instruments which people watch them. The men are playing music 0
+5 A land rover is being driven across a river. A sedan is stuck in the middle of a river. 2
+6 3 ladies with numbers on their shirts running. The ladies are riding bikes. 2
+7 A man in a black ball cap, black jacket and pants sitting in front of a building painted white and blue with the words ING and PEOPLE written on it. The man is sitting in front of a school. 1
+8 Girl in a red coat, blue head wrap and jeans is making a snow angel. A girl in a red coat makes a snow angel for the first time. 1
+9 "Many people gathered in a room with several people on stage with instruments and the words ""The Early November"" on the wall." Parents gathers for a local high school concert 1
+10 A frowning old man in a military cap and a civilian suit stands amongst a crowd of people outdoors carrying signs and balloons. An angry military veteran watches as people protest the war. 1
+11 A young boy walks on a pipe that stretches over water. A boy is walking outside. 0
+12 A man wearing a gray ball cap walks next to a redheaded woman wearing a long-sleeved blue jean shirt. The man is cold. 1
+13 A man in a black shirt overlooking bike maintenance. A man destroys a bike. 2
+14 A man of the cloth puts a black substance on a man's forehead. The women are at the park. 2
+15 A young boy in green shorts balances on a pipe above a river. A person balancing. 0
+16 Dog running with pet toy being chased by another dog. dog is running and being chased by another dog 0
+17 A brown dog jumps over an obstacle. The dog is a chihuahua. 1
+18 A man wearing a red uniform and helmet stands on his motorbike. a man standing on his motorbike. 0
+19 A dog jumping for a Frisbee in the snow. A pet is enjoying a game of fetch with his owner. 1
+20 Two formally dressed, bald older women Two bald women. 0
+21 A man of the cloth puts a black substance on a man's forehead. The man puts something on the other mans head. 0
+22 Two men wearing dirty clothing are sitting on a sidewalk with their dog and begging for money using a cardboard sign. Two men sit outdoors in an urban area. 0
+23 A little boy with a blue bike helmet and a woman in a green bike helmet are riding bikes down a street with other various bike riders. A group of people ride bikes together down a street. 0
+24 A man with no shirt on is performing with a baton. A man is doing things with a baton. 0
+25 A woman working long hours. A woman is sleeping. 2
+26 A woman in tennis clothes running to hit a ball with her tennis racket. A woman plays tennis. 0
+27 A woman is painting a mural of a woman's face. There is a woman painting. 0
+28 A person rolls down a hill riding a wagon as another watches. A child in a wagon rolls down a hill. 1
+29 These girls are having a great time looking for seashells. The girls are taking a nap. 2
+30 A female within the foreground is heading towards a large white colored pillar that is apart of a large building with people are loitering or waiting on the steps of said building. There are several people outside of a building. 0
+31 Two women's volleyball teams are competing against each other on a salmon-colored and turquoise court while a referee in black watches. ten boys play cricket 2
+32 A group of kids is splashing in deep water nearby a rock formation. The kids are singing in a choir 2
+33 Three men, one holding pipes, another holding a large object above his head, and one resting against the pipe bed on the truck, are looking at the camera. three men going to work 1
+34 A young man in a blue hoodie doing a flip off of a half-wall that is covered in graffiti. A man does a flip off a wall. 0
+35 A guy and a girl look down a mountain range. The people look at the mountains. 0
+36 A woman wearing jeans is walking down the street. An elderly woman with a cane is sitting on a chair. 2
+37 An old man looking over a sculpture. the man is old 0
+38 "Two street people and a dog sitting on the ground and one is holding an ""out of luck"" sign." people with a dog 0
+39 A man wearing a gray ball cap walks next to a redheaded woman wearing a long-sleeved blue jean shirt. the man is wearing a gray cap. 0
+40 A black man in a long sleeves white collared shirt and a tie is walking to work in a big city. The man is moving. 0
+41 A woman in black reviews a message as she walks to work. The woman in black is not walking to work. 2
+42 A biker races. A person is riding a bike 0
+43 A carpenter is working on a roof at a house being built. A man is hammering the final shingle on a roof. 1
+44 Dark-haired man wearing a watch and oven mitt about to cook some meat in the kitchen. A man is going to surprise his wife with dinner. 1
+45 The little boy gets ready to kick the soccer ball. the boy is sleeping at home 2
+46 Women of India performing with blue streamers, in beautiful blue costumes. dogs sniff the air 2
+47 The girl wearing a brown jacket whilst walking in snow. The girl is walking outside. 0
+48 Four women competitively rollerskating around an area. Women rollerskating around an are 0
+49 A man and woman sitting on the sidewalk. The man and woman are sitting. 0
+50 Two men prepare a fish at a dock. Two men have just come in from fishing all day 1
+51 An elderly woman is preparing food in the kitchen. A person makes dinner. 1
+52 a woman in a black shirt looking at a bicycle. A woman in green sleeps on a couch. 2
+53 A crowd of people looking up at 3 people on the edge of the roof of a building. The crowd is calling for help for the people on the roof. 1
+54 A man with a long white beard is examining a camera and another man with a black shirt is in the background. a man is with another man 0
+55 Two people crossing by each other while kite surfing. There is one person outdoors. 2
+56 An old man in a baseball hat and an old woman in a jean jacket are standing outside, but are covered mostly in shadow. An old woman has no jacket. 2
+57 A woman, in red and white, and wearing glasses, sits in a room with other people. A woman is sitting in a room with other people. 0
+58 A couple walk hand in hand down a street. A couple is walking together. 0
+59 A man in a suit driving a horse-drawn buggy down a stone street. The man is driving a limosine. 2
+60 A young man in a blue T-shirt and sweatpants stands over a stove and looks at the camera while another young man stands behind him. Two men are recording a cooking tutorial. 1
+61 A man and woman sitting on the sidewalk. The man and woman are standing. 2
+62 A young man waring black and carrying a skateboard looks at an outdoor skateboard park. A girl with a ponytail is riding a bike at a park. 2
+63 Several women are playing volleyball. A bunch of women are playing volleyball 0
+64 Six dogs swimming in a river. The puppies are setting on the couch. 2
+65 A person dressed in a dress with flowers and a stuffed bee attached to it, is pushing a baby stroller down the street. A person outside pushing a stroller. 0
+66 a woman in a black shirt looking at a bicycle. A woman dressed in black shops for a bicycle. 1
+67 A group of adults stands in the bathroom looking down a small child in the bath. The child is sleeping. 2
+68 Two ladies at workout in mother nature. The ladies are sitting on the floor. 2
+69 A man looking over a bicycle's rear wheel in the maintenance garage with various tools visible in the background. A person is in a garage. 0
+70 Four men stand in a circle facing each other playing brass instruments which people watch them. People love the music 1
+71 "Two street people and a dog sitting on the ground and one is holding an ""out of luck"" sign." the dog is a chihuahua 1
+72 A woman in a brown shirt is kneeling in the street. A woman is on the ground outside. 0
+73 a young boy using a field microscope to identify a field specimen during a field trip. The young girl looks through the telescope. 2
+74 Children in yellow sports uniforms climbing a tower. Children in uniforms climb a tower. 0
+75 a young boy using a field microscope to identify a field specimen during a field trip. The boy is looking through a microscope. 0
+76 Women of India performing with blue streamers, in beautiful blue costumes. indian women are performing a religious ritual together 1
+77 Two men in neon yellow shirts busily sawing a log in half. Two men are hammering. 2
+78 Male in a blue jacket decides to lay in the grass. The guy in yellow is rolling on the grass 2
+79 A young family enjoys feeling ocean waves lap at their feet. A family is out at a restaurant. 2
+80 A golden dog passes a blue ball to another golden dog on the beach. The golden dog is playing ball with another dog outside. 0
+81 "Many people gathered in a room with several people on stage with instruments and the words ""The Early November"" on the wall." People leave as the concert is decides to charge per note 2
+82 Two children, both wearing tan coats, are embracing one another. Two kids are hugging after surviving a horrible car wreck. 1
+83 Four adults eat while sitting on a tile floor. Two couples eat food on a kitchen floor. 1
+84 a climber wearing a red headband is pulling himself up some gray rocks high above some green foliage. A climber pulls himself up 5000 feet up over a forest 1
+85 A busy street with numerous people interacting and going about their lives. The street is quiet and calm. 2
+86 Girl in a red coat, blue head wrap and jeans is making a snow angel. A girl outside plays in the snow. 0
+87 Two women walk down a sidewalk along a busy street in a downtown area. The women were walking downtown 0
+88 A person with a purple shirt is painting an image of a woman on a white wall. A woman paints a portrait of her best friend. 1
+89 A statue at a museum that no seems to be looking at. There is a statue that not many people seem to be interested in. 0
+90 Three men are sitting outside on chairs with red seats. Men are sitting outside. 0
+91 A man wearing a red uniform and helmet stands on his motorbike. a man sitting in a car. 2
+92 Man and woman eating a hotdog. A man and woman are eating a hotdog at a baseball game. 1
+93 A man playing an electric guitar on stage. A man is performing for cash. 1
+94 a boy in a red hooded top is smiling whilst looking away from his reflection. The boy is upset. 2
+95 A man has flung himself over a pole with people and canopies in the background. A guy has hurled himself in the air. 0
+96 A man playing billiards at a bar. A man is playing with friends. 1
+97 A woman within an orchestra is playing a violin. A man is looking in a telescope. 2
+98 Several younger people sitting in front of a statue. several young people are sitting in an auditorium 2
+99 A man in a suit driving a horse-drawn buggy down a stone street. The man is an amish man. 1
+100 The two young girls are dressed as fairies, and are playing in the leaves outdoors. The two girls play in the Autumn. 1
+101 An older man leans against a pedestal outside of an ornate building. A young man is jogging 2
+102 A young man in a blue T-shirt and sweatpants stands over a stove and looks at the camera while another young man stands behind him. A man is in front of a camera. 0
+103 A golden retriever nurses puppies. A cat nurses puppies 2
+104 A girl playing a violin along with a group of people A girl is washing a load of laundry. 2
+105 Two children re laying on a rug with some wooden bricks laid out in a square between them. Two children are building a brick furnace. 1
+106 A skateboarding youth does a trick on a rail. A young person on a skateboard. 0
+107 A woman is weaving with a comb in her hand. A woman is sitting with empty hands. 2
+108 There are five singers on a stage, three women and two men. There are more females than males. 0
+109 A boy is riding down the road between two cows. A boy rides a horse by two cows. 1
+110 A crowd wearing orange cheering for their team in a stadium. People wearing orange. 0
+111 A black man wearing a down jacket with his arms spread and holding a pink comb. A man was wearing a jacket in winter. 1
+112 A person is sitting in front of a graffiti covered wall. A person is laying at home 2
+113 Here is a picture of people getting drunk at a house party. People were celebrating at a Christmas themed party. 1
+114 Some dogs are running on a deserted beach. They are in Hawaii. 1
+115 A man in a black shirt overlooking bike maintenance. A man learns bike maintenance. 1
+116 A woman within an orchestra is playing a violin. A woman is playing the violin. 0
+117 These are young adults who seem to be working together to protect the plants surrounding the white pole. The plants are ferns 1
+118 These girls are having a great time looking for seashells. The girls are outside. 0
+119 An old man in a baseball hat and an old woman in a jean jacket are standing outside, but are covered mostly in shadow. An old woman has a jean jacket. 0
+120 2 kids who look related are hanging out with 1 of them looking very emotional and hugging the other. Two kids were hugging. 0
+121 Two children, both wearing tan coats, are embracing one another. Two kids are hugging. 0
+122 A crowd wearing orange cheering for their team in a stadium. A group of drag queens walking down the street. 2
+123 A man of the cloth puts a black substance on a man's forehead. The men are at church. 1
+124 A frowning old man in a military cap and a civilian suit stands amongst a crowd of people outdoors carrying signs and balloons. A man is watching a group of people having a hot dog eating contest. 2
+125 A car is loaded with items on the top. The car has stuff on top. 0
+126 A naked man rides a bike. A naked red haired man on a bike on a busy street. 1
+127 A woman wearing a ball cap squats down to touch the cracked earth. A squatting woman wearing a hat touching the ground. 0
+128 A group of seven individuals wearing rafting gear, white water raft down a river. There are people in an inflatable boat. 0
+129 an old shoemaker in his factory The shoemaker is inside. 0
+130 A kid playing a game called The Derby. The child is playing a game for fun. 1
+131 A black dog with a blue collar is jumping into the water. A dog is going to get wet. 0
+132 Three boys in white shirts are walking behind an older model Ford car. There are three girls 2
+133 A person in orange clothing rests above a metro entrance. A person is waiting for a train. 1
+134 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of bicyclists are on a street outside 0
+135 A car is loaded with items on the top. The car is a convertible. 2
+136 Villagers pulling in the fish boat. The villagers are sitting around the camp fire. 2
+137 Two men in neon yellow shirts busily sawing a log in half. Two men are cutting wood to build a table. 1
+138 A black man in a white uniform makes a spectacular reverse slam dunk to the crowd's amazement. the man is at home sleeping 2
+139 A dog standing near snow looking at water. A cat is laying on the couch. 2
+140 A birthday party for many little people to enjoy. Children are running down the street. 2
+141 A person in a red shirt and black pants hunched over. The person is wearing a green shirt. 2
+142 a group of people dancing together. People are dancing. 0
+143 A basketball player with green shoes is dunking the ball in the net while the arena crowd looks on. A famous NBA player is playing street ball in front of a crowd. 1
+144 The American footballer in yellow catches the ball whilst under pressure from the payer in white. The basketball player shoots a three pointer. 2
+145 Man holding torch of fire. The fire is large. 1
+146 A homeless man pushes an overfilled plastic blue shopping cart. A man has a shopping cart 0
+147 Bruce Springsteen, with one arm outstretched, is singing in the spotlight in a dark concert hall. Bruce Springsteen is from Florida. 1
+148 Two roadside workers with lime green safety jackets, white hard hats and gloves on with construction cones in the background Two men are wearing lime green jackets. 0
+149 The sun breaks through the trees as a child rides a swing. The child on the swing is a girl. 1
+150 Two children, both wearing tan coats, are embracing one another. Two kids are running down a highway. 2
+151 A crowded city street with lots of pedestrians. There are many pedestrians on the city street. 0
+152 A woman wearing bike shorts and a skirt is riding a bike and carrying a shoulder bag. A woman on a bike. 0
+153 A woman in red blouse is standing with small blond child in front of a small folding chalkboard. a woman stands with a child 0
+154 A woman in a brown shirt is kneeling in the street. A woman is protesting in the street. 1
+155 A woman, wearing a colorful bikini, rests laying down next to the blue water. The woman is wearing a prom dress. 2
+156 A woman is painting a mural of a woman's face. There is a man tying his shoes. 2
+157 A man and a child are purchasing ice cream from a man with a hand pushed ice cream cart. A couple is eating in a restaurant. 2
+158 A child is sticking her head out of the 0095 taxi cab and screaming. A child is screaming at the person that almost hit her taxi cab. 1
+159 A man in a black shirt is looking at a bike in a workshop. A man is in a black shirt 0
+160 A guy wearing jeans and a hat is crouching on a handrail with a concrete embankment located in front of him. His bald head is exposed. 2
+161 Two women walk down a sidewalk along a busy street in a downtown area. The women were picking berries in the countryside 2
+162 Girl in a red coat, blue head wrap and jeans is making a snow angel. Girl in a black coat stays indoors away from the snow. 2
+163 A mother and daughter walk along the side of a bridge. A mother and daughter are eating spaghetti in a kitchen. 2
+164 A Ford car is making a right turn as 3 males are walking across the street behind the car. A car making a right turn had three pedestrians cross behind it. 0
+165 A man in an apron smiles as he pokes a frying donut with a little metal stick. The man is washing his car. 2
+166 Four men playing drums in very orange lighting while one of them is also drinking something out of a bottle. four men play drums 0
+167 Two ladies at workout in mother nature. The ladies are kickboxing. 1
+168 A guy and a girl look down a mountain range. The couple is going to climb the mountains. 1
+169 A man cooking with fire in like 5 pots at the same time! A man is cooking with a lot of pots. 0
+170 "Many people standing outside of a place talking to each other in front of a building that has a sign that says ""HI-POINTE.""" The people are sitting in the hotel lobby. 2
+171 A person in a red shirt is mowing the grass with a green riding mower. A person in red is swimming in the Olympics. 2
+172 A man standing in front of a building on the phone as two men to the side pain on the side. a busy man stands with bodyguards 1
+173 Man holding torch of fire. The man is holding a bag. 2
+174 Three dogs running through a field. The dogs are eating 2
+175 A professional swimmer spits water out after surfacing while grabbing the hand of someone helping him back to land. The swimmer is eating a toasted marshmallow. 2
+176 The man in the black t-shirt is trying to throw something. The man is in a black shirt. 0
+177 Three dogs running through a field. Three dogs are running 0
+178 Three dogs running through a field. Three dogs are running in the daytime 1
+179 A little boy in a gray and white striped sweater and tan pants is playing on a piece of playground equipment. The boy is sitting on the school bus on his way home. 2
+180 An old man with a package poses in front of an advertisement. A man poses in front of an ad. 0
+181 A young boy in red leaping into sand at a playground. A child is playing in the sand. 0
+182 Two children and a woman climb up the stairs on a metal electric pole-like structure. A woman and two children climb up the stairs 0
+183 A person with blue hair, a baseball cap, and a hood on stands outdoors in a crowd. A person is enjoying a sporting event. 1
+184 A man and a child are purchasing ice cream from a man with a hand pushed ice cream cart. A father is buying his daughter ice cream. 1
+185 A land rover is being driven across a river. A vehicle is crossing a river. 0
+186 Bruce Springsteen, with one arm outstretched, is singing in the spotlight in a dark concert hall. Bruce Springsteen is gay 1
+187 People are on an escalator waiting to get to their destination while looking outside of the glass that makes up the wall. People are riding on the escalator. 0
+188 A brown dog carries an object in its mouth on a snowy hillside. A dog is taking something to its owner. 1
+189 The tattooed basketball player is about to dunk the ball. The person is playing basketball. 0
+190 There are five singers on a stage, three women and two men. The people performing are part of a chorus. 1
+191 A woman wearing a bright orange blouse is weaving. A woman is ironing red pants. 2
+192 Four adults eat while sitting on a tile floor. A group of people eat food. 0
+193 A man holding a baby who is petting a pony. A man with a baby is petting a pony. 0
+194 Girl in red jumping up The girl is sitting on the grass. 2
+195 Four young girls playing in the water. Four girls are swimming. 1
+196 A young child joyfully pulls colorful tissue paper from a decorated box, looking for his present. a child opens a present on his birthday 1
+197 A woman, in red and white, and wearing glasses, sits in a room with other people. A man is fixing his car. 2
+198 A man in an Alaska sweatshirt stands behind a counter. The man is from Alaska. 1
+199 An older women tending to a garden. The lady has a garden 0
+200 Female gymnasts warm up before a competition. Gymnasts get ready for the biggest competition of their life. 1
+201 A group of people gathered at night watching an event. A group of friends are watching the music concert at night. 1
+202 A black man wearing a red belt and a white man wearing a blue belt are pictured in the act of practicing martial arts inside a building with a woman looking on in the background. The men are novices at martial arts. 1
+203 A group of people look at fresh lettuce in at the local street market. A group of dogs look at fresh lettuce in at the local street market. 2
+204 The back of a woman wearing a white jacket with blue jeans walking towards a flock of birds. Someone person was near a bunch of birds. 0
+205 A female runner dressed in blue athletic wear is running in a competition, while spectators line the street. The streets are empty. 2
+206 A biker races. The car is yellow 2
+207 The girls walk down the street. Girls walk down the street. 0
+208 Three people sit on a bench at a station, the man looks oddly at the two women, the redheaded women looks up and forward in an awkward position, and the yellow blond girl twiddles with her hair. People run together. 2
+209 Island native fishermen reeling in their nets after a long day's work. The men caught many fish. 1
+210 A white duck expanding its wings in the water. The duck sleeps soundly, floating on top of the water 2
+211 People jump over a mountain crevasse on a rope. People slide over a mountain crevasse on a slide. 2
+212 A woman doing gymnastics, she is using the balance beam A woman is using gymnastics equipment. 0
+213 couples enjoying a meal, while a bunch of dogs take a nap. THERE IS A COUPLE WALKING THEIR DOGS 2
+214 Two little boys are smiling and laughing while one is standing and one is in a bouncy seat. The little boys are crying. 2
+215 A group of kids is splashing in deep water nearby a rock formation. The kids are in deep water 0
+216 many children play in the water. The children are at camp. 1
+217 A woman doing gymnastics, she is using the balance beam A woman is napping in the gym. 2
+218 Three men, one holding pipes, another holding a large object above his head, and one resting against the pipe bed on the truck, are looking at the camera. three men sleeping in a tent 2
+219 One tan girl with a wool hat is running and leaning over an object, while another person in a wool hat is sitting on the ground. A boy runs into a wall 2
+220 The boys are playing with Legos. Boys are playing outside. 1
+221 Three girls blow out the candles of a cake made of Peeps. Some people are blowing out candles 0
+222 a man with a red headband climbing a rock cliff looming over greenery. A man is outdoors. 0
+223 A basketball player with green shoes is dunking the ball in the net while the arena crowd looks on. A crowd is watching someone play basketball. 0
+224 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. There are men drinking beer at a sports bar. 1
+225 A black man in a long sleeves white collared shirt and a tie is walking to work in a big city. The man is wearing work attire and is walking to his job. 0
+226 A little boy in a gray and white striped sweater and tan pants is playing on a piece of playground equipment. The boy is playing on the swings after school. 1
+227 A man is sitting on the floor, sleeping. A man is sleeping on the floor. 0
+228 A lady is helping another woman work in a silver compartment, which is most likely related to nurse-work. Two woman are trying to finish orders from a doctor 1
+229 A couple walk hand in hand down a street. A couple is sitting on a bench. 2
+230 Four women are taking a walk down an icy road. The road is dangerous for the four women to try to walk on because it is covered in ice. 1
+231 A group of footballs players is standing behind a coaching official. There are multiple people present. 0
+232 A mother and daughter walk along the side of a bridge. A mother and daughter are walking home. 1
+233 The man in the black t-shirt is trying to throw something. The man is throwing something to his son. 1
+234 A homeless man pushes an overfilled plastic blue shopping cart. A man is collecting cans to recycle 1
+235 A man and woman are taking a picture of themselves while a woman in a scarf walks by them. A man and woman take selfies of themselves. 0
+236 Two small boys in blue soccer uniforms use a wooden set of steps to wash their hands in an adult-sized bathroom. Two boys washing their hands 0
+237 A person with blue hair, a baseball cap, and a hood on stands outdoors in a crowd. A person is dancing and singing. 2
+238 A man, woman, and child get their picture taken in front of the mountains. A family is in their car. 2
+239 Biker riding through the forest. Mountain biker competes in off-road race. 1
+240 People jump over a mountain crevasse on a rope. People are jumping outside. 0
+241 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. A man is wearing a vest. 0
+242 A busy street with numerous people interacting and going about their lives. The street is alive with activity. 0
+243 Six or seven people are standing on a pier with a table and a pair of glasses in the foreground. They are going fishing. 1
+244 A boy hits a tennis ball on a court. A girl is hitting the ball. 2
+245 The boys are playing with Legos. Boys are playing chess. 2
+246 A man with no shirt on is performing with a baton. A man is trying his best at the national championship of baton. 1
+247 A crowd of people shopping at a street market in an urban area with buildings and a statue in background. The crowd of people are shopping at a street market that sells fruits. 1
+248 Violin soloists take the stage during the orchestra's opening show at the theater. People are playing the harmonica while standing on a roof. 2
+249 two boys reading superhero books Two boys reading a piece of literature. 0
+250 A golden dog passes a blue ball to another golden dog on the beach. The dogs are refusing to share. 2
+251 A woman in a black jacket and a black and white striped skirt is watching a woman talking to a little boy sitting on concrete steps. A woman watches a mother speak to her young son. 1
+252 Violin soloists take the stage during the orchestra's opening show at the theater. People are playing violin on stage. 0
+253 Men sitting on the side of a brick road. the side of the road is empty. 2
+254 The man in the black wetsuit is walking out of the water. A man is laying on the beach. 2
+255 A woman, wearing a colorful bikini, rests laying down next to the blue water. The woman is a super model. 1
+256 The two young girls are dressed as fairies, and are playing in the leaves outdoors. Two girls play dress up indoors. 2
+257 This church choir sings to the masses as they sing joyous songs from the book at a church. The church is filled with song. 0
+258 A guy riding a motorcycle near junk cars A man is sitting on a parked motorcycle waiting for his friend. 2
+259 Two people crossing by each other while kite surfing. The people are both males. 1
+260 Biker riding through the forest. Mountain biker enjoying the local trails. 1
+261 Two children re laying on a rug with some wooden bricks laid out in a square between them. Two children are on a rug. 0
+262 Three women are sitting on a green bench looking out at the coast. The three women are best friends. 1
+263 A little boy in a gray and white striped sweater and tan pants is playing on a piece of playground equipment. A boy is on a playground. 0
+264 A hockey player in helmet. The players are taking rest. 2
+265 Female gymnasts warm up before a competition. Football players practice. 2
+266 Four boys are about to be hit by an approaching wave. A wave is about hit some boys. 0
+267 A large number of people wearing only white and red are walking on a street. A large number of men walking down the street in red and white. 1
+268 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A group of people are inside watching a hockey game. 2
+269 A large number of people wearing only white and red are walking on a street. A large number of people wearing black walking down the street. 2
+270 A female within the foreground is heading towards a large white colored pillar that is apart of a large building with people are loitering or waiting on the steps of said building. A dog is running up the steps of a building. 2
+271 A woman leans over a small fence to take a picture of a yellow flower. A woman is taking pictures 0
+272 Four women are taking a walk down an icy road. Four women are walking near the dry highway. 2
+273 Young boys in green and blue jerseys kick around a soccer ball while other soccer games take place in the background. Young boys kicking around a soccer ball. 0
+274 The boys are playing with Legos. Boys are playing. 0
+275 A man standing in front of a building on the phone as two men to the side pain on the side. a guy near a building stands by two other men 0
+276 Two dogs run together near the leaves. The two dogs are sleeping on the pile of leaves. 2
+277 A group of people in an alley looking at the camera. People are on their computer 2
+278 A man in a brown jacket stands with his arms spread. The man pleads for mercy. 1
+279 A man in a brown jacket stands with his arms spread. The man is upright. 0
+280 A man in a one piece tunic is riding a bike in front of a sandstone wall while touching his nose. The man is testing the bike. 1
+281 A snowboarder on a wide plain of snow A snow field with a snowboarder on it 0
+282 Two men are standing in a boat. Some men are standing on top of a car. 2
+283 A couple walk hand in hand down a street. The couple is married. 1
+284 Five girls and two guys are crossing a overpass. The three men sit and talk about their lives. 2
+285 A dog jumping for a Frisbee in the snow. A cat washes his face and whiskers with his front paw. 2
+286 A man playing an electric guitar on stage. A man playing guitar on stage. 0
+287 A large number of people wearing only white and red are walking on a street. A large number of people walking on a street. 0
+288 People jump over a mountain crevasse on a rope. Some people look visually afraid to jump. 1
+289 Two little kids without shirts are sitting down facing each other. Two children are sitting shirtless indoors 1
+290 The back of a woman wearing a white jacket with blue jeans walking towards a flock of birds. There was a dog inside. 2
+291 A guy and a girl look down a mountain range. The people look into the sky. 2
+292 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. A girl is standing. 0
+293 Male in a blue jacket decides to lay in the grass. The guy wearing a blue jacket is laying on the green grass taking a nap. 1
+294 Two dogs run together near the leaves. Two dogs are running. 0
+295 A man wearing a red uniform and helmet stands on his motorbike. a person standing. 0
+296 A woman, standing behind a girl, helping the girl with an experiment. A mother is helping her child complete the experiment. 1
+297 A group of footballs players is standing behind a coaching official. There is only one person present. 2
+298 Two teenage girls conversing next to lockers. Girls talking next to the toilet. 2
+299 Three men are carrying a red bag into a boat with another person and boat in the background. Some sailors get in a sailboat. 1
+300 Young boys in green and blue jerseys kick around a soccer ball while other soccer games take place in the background. Young boys throwing a baseball at a baseball field. 2
+301 A man, woman, and child get their picture taken in front of the mountains. People are outdoors. 0
+302 A man is playing the saxophone in the street and some people are sitting on the curb next to the street by him. A man is trying to earn money by playing for other people on the street. 1
+303 A man playing billiards at a bar. A man is playing billiards. 0
+304 couples enjoying a meal, while a bunch of dogs take a nap. SOME ANIMALS ARE ASLEEP 0
+305 Two college football players battle it out outdoors on the field during game day, where one is the quarterback trying to throw the ball, and the other player is in action about to sack the quarterback. Two teams from rival colleges are in the fourth quarter of a game. 1
+306 A middle eastern marketplace. An American theater. 2
+307 A girl playing a violin along with a group of people A group of people are playing in a symphony. 1
+308 Five girls and two guys are crossing a overpass. The extended family hike together on their family reunion. 1
+309 A person in a red shirt is mowing the grass with a green riding mower. A person in red is cutting the grass on a riding mower 0
+310 Two small boys in blue soccer uniforms use a wooden set of steps to wash their hands in an adult-sized bathroom. The boys just won their soccer game 1
+311 People are riding bicycles in the street, and they are all wearing helmets. A group of friends are biking through a street, all wearing their helmets 1
+312 A man is playing the saxophone in the street and some people are sitting on the curb next to the street by him. A woman is flying crosscountry. 2
+313 The flight attendant dressed in yellow demonstrates life vest usage. A flight attendant is standing in front of passengers. 1
+314 The soccer team, clad in blue for the match, began to counter down the field in front of the defender, clad in red. The soccer team in blue plays soccer. 0
+315 A woman with her face partially covered in silver face paint sits on a plastic tote looking in a mirror. The woman has something on her face. 0
+316 A young man waring black and carrying a skateboard looks at an outdoor skateboard park. A guy is going skateboarding today. 1
+317 A young family enjoys feeling ocean waves lap at their feet. A young man and woman take their child to the beach for the first time. 1
+318 An older man leans against a pedestal outside of an ornate building. An older man is leaning outside his nursing home 1
+319 Two people crossing by each other while kite surfing. The people are outdoors. 0
+320 A group of four children pose on a muddy beach, smiling and making faces. Four kids pose during summer vacation. 1
+321 A guy wearing jeans and a hat is crouching on a handrail with a concrete embankment located in front of him. A man is crouching on a handrail. 0
+322 A young man waring black and carrying a skateboard looks at an outdoor skateboard park. A guy with a skateboard is looking at a park to skateboard. 0
+323 A child in a ninja outfit does a jumping kick. a child does a jumping kick 0
+324 A person dressed in a dress with flowers and a stuffed bee attached to it, is pushing a baby stroller down the street. An old lady pushing a stroller down a busy street. 1
+325 Three people sit on a bench at a station, the man looks oddly at the two women, the redheaded women looks up and forward in an awkward position, and the yellow blond girl twiddles with her hair. Some people stand around. 2
+326 2 kids who look related are hanging out with 1 of them looking very emotional and hugging the other. Two youths were pushing each other. 2
+327 A girl in a blue dress takes off her shoes and eats blue cotton candy. The girl in a blue dress is a flower girl at a wedding. 1
+328 A blond woman in a black shirt is standing behind a counter. The woman has her hair pulled back in a bun. 1
+329 Five children playing soccer chase after a ball. Five children are playing. 0
+330 This church choir sings to the masses as they sing joyous songs from the book at a church. A choir singing at a baseball game. 2
+331 An aisle at Best Buy with an employee standing at the computer and a Geek Squad sign in the background. The employee is wearing a blue shirt. 1
+332 Three men are carrying a red bag into a boat with another person and boat in the background. Some people put something in a boat in a place with more than one boat. 0
+333 a climber wearing a red headband is pulling himself up some gray rocks high above some green foliage. A climber pulls himself up some rocks 0
+334 Four people and a baby are crossing the street at a crosswalk. People and a baby crossing the street. 0
+335 A bearded man jumps in the snow with the ocean in the background and an orange, recumbent bike parked near a road sign. A tall human jumping. 1
+336 A girl holding a beverage points at a painting. The girl is in the bathtub 2
+337 A group of cleaners are sweeping up animal feces from the street during a parade or festival. Workers cleaning up after St Patrick's Day. 1
+338 Four people and a baby are crossing the street at a crosswalk. People and a baby are crossing the street at a crosswalk to get home. 1
+339 A man in a black shirt is looking at a bike in a workshop. A man is deciding which bike to buy 1
+340 A boy hits a tennis ball on a court. A boy is hitting a ball. 0
+341 Two homeless men dressed in gray sit against a wall with a sleeping dog on a purple leash. Two homeless men lean against a wall with a dog. 0
+342 A person wearing a straw hat, standing outside working a steel apparatus with a pile of coconuts on the ground. A person is near a pile of coconuts. 0
+343 Workers standing on a lift. Workers walk off a lift 2
+344 Workers standing on a lift. Workers stand on a lift 0
+345 A boy swims shirtless with a black and red bathing suit while a seagull sits on the sand. A boy swims nude while a seagull eats his peanut butter sandwich. 2
+346 A carpenter is working on a roof at a house being built. A workman is helping put a roof on a house. 0
+347 A goofy looking woman is singing on stage. A blonde woman is singing and dancing on the stage. 1
+348 people are standing near water with a boat heading their direction People are standing near water with a large blue boat heading their direction. 1
+349 A young child joyfully pulls colorful tissue paper from a decorated box, looking for his present. a child fights a bag, the bag is winning 2
+350 A mother and daughter walk along the side of a bridge. A mother and daughter are walking. 0
+351 Several women wearing dresses dance in the forest. The women are older 1
+352 A crowd of people looking up at 3 people on the edge of the roof of a building. The crowd on the ground is watching 3 people on the roof's edge. 0
+353 Man wearing blue bowing on floor in front of another man in blue bowing on floor with two other men wearing blue kneeling on same floor also. A man is wearing a blue shirt. 1
+354 Two men wearing dirty clothing are sitting on a sidewalk with their dog and begging for money using a cardboard sign. Two research scientists conduct research in disguise. 1
+355 These are young adults who seem to be working together to protect the plants surrounding the white pole. The adults are young 0
+356 A woman leans over a small fence to take a picture of a yellow flower. The woman is a professional photographer 1
+357 Two formally dressed, bald older women Two long-haired young women. 2
+358 A man standing in front of a building on the phone as two men to the side pain on the side. two girls walk through a hall 2
+359 A young boy in red leaping into sand at a playground. A young boy jumps onto his friends sand castle at a playground. 1
+360 A blond woman in a black shirt is standing behind a counter. The woman is seated on a beach towel. 2
+361 A woman, standing behind a girl, helping the girl with an experiment. A woman is helping a girl. 0
+362 Four young girls playing in the water. There are boys and girl in the water. 2
+363 A golfer is getting ready to putt on the green, with a crowd of people watching in the background. The golfer is getting ready to putt on the green, with a crowd watching in the background. 0
+364 A crowd is watching a group of men in suits with briefcases walk in formation down the street led by a woman holding a sign. A group of well dressed people walk down a block with one of them holding a sign. 0
+365 An elderly woman is preparing food in the kitchen. A woman makes food. 0
+366 A biker races. The biker loses the race 1
+367 A boy in a green shirt on a skateboard on a stone wall with graffiti A long-haired boy riding his skateboard at a fast pace over a stone wall with graffiti. 1
+368 Some dogs are running on a deserted beach. There are multiple dogs present. 0
+369 "Many people standing outside of a place talking to each other in front of a building that has a sign that says ""HI-POINTE.""" The people are having a chat before going into the work building. 1
+370 A woman in red blouse is standing with small blond child in front of a small folding chalkboard. a dog barks loud 2
+371 An aisle at Best Buy with an employee standing at the computer and a Geek Squad sign in the background. The employee is indoors. 0
+372 A woman wearing a bright orange blouse is weaving. A woman is wearing a bright orange blouse and a green hat. 1
+373 One man, wearing a blue jacket, is kicking another man, wearing a red jacket. One guy kicks another. 0
+374 A person wearing a straw hat, standing outside working a steel apparatus with a pile of coconuts on the ground. A person is burning a straw hat. 2
+375 A girl holding a beverage points at a painting. The girl is drinking an alcoholic beverage. 1
+376 A professional swimmer spits water out after surfacing while grabbing the hand of someone helping him back to land. A person is swimming. 0
+377 A boy in a green shirt on a skateboard on a stone wall with graffiti A boy riding a skateboard on a stone wall. 0
+378 Four children are playing in some water. The children are wet. 0
+379 A man playing an electric guitar on stage. A man playing banjo on the floor. 2
+380 The tattooed basketball player is about to dunk the ball. The player has a tattoo that says mother. 1
+381 Two women walk down a sidewalk along a busy street in a downtown area. The women were walking downtown because the buses were on strike 1
+382 The girl wearing a brown jacket whilst walking in snow. A woman is eating pasta in a restaurant. 2
+383 "Many people gathered in a room with several people on stage with instruments and the words ""The Early November"" on the wall." Mob gathers as flutes fight to the death 2
+384 A child in a ninja outfit does a jumping kick. a child is wrestling with bears 2
+385 Six rescuers cooperate to place an injured man on a transport device in snowy, mountainous terrain. six people act together to get another, injured man on a transport in snowy terrain 0
+386 A man in a black shirt, in a commercial kitchen, holding up meat he took out of a bag. A man in a black shirt, in a commercial kitchen, holding up the old meat he took out of a bag. 1
+387 A man in a one piece tunic is riding a bike in front of a sandstone wall while touching his nose. The man is driving a truck. 2
+388 Three women are sitting on a green bench looking out at the coast. The three women are looking into the forest. 2
+389 A woman wearing bike shorts and a skirt is riding a bike and carrying a shoulder bag. A woman driving a car. 2
+390 A person in a red shirt and black pants hunched over. The person is a woman. 1
+391 3 young man in hoods standing in the middle of a quiet street facing the camera. Three people sit by a busy street bareheaded. 2
+392 A woman in tennis clothes running to hit a ball with her tennis racket. Serina Williams plays tennis. 1
+393 people are standing near water with a boat heading their direction People are waiting in line at the restaurant. 2
+394 A man cooking over high flames. A man is raking the yard. 2
+395 A person rolls down a hill riding a wagon as another watches. A person stares at an empty hill. 2
+396 A blond little boy in an orange sweatshirt with red sleeves is using scissors to cut something. A blond little boy is sleeping. 2
+397 One young boy in a yellow long-sleeved shirt and jeans sitting down, with five adults in front of him, one operating a video camera. Someone recording a young boy as he auditions for a part in a movie. 1
+398 A black man wearing a down jacket with his arms spread and holding a pink comb. Someone wearing a cotton shirt was looking at a green hair comb. 2
+399 a boy in a red hooded top is smiling whilst looking away from his reflection. The boy doesn't want to see his reflection. 1
+400 A large group of people walking in a busy city at night. People are walking a city. 0
+401 Three men, one holding pipes, another holding a large object above his head, and one resting against the pipe bed on the truck, are looking at the camera. three men look at the camera 0
+402 A woman is painting a mural of a woman's face. There is a woman painting for fun. 1
+403 A man with no shirt on is performing with a baton. A man throws a banana in the air. 2
+404 A person with a purple shirt is painting an image of a woman on a white wall. A woman paints a portrait of a monkey. 2
+405 The sun breaks through the trees as a child rides a swing. A child rides a swing in the daytime. 0
+406 Two woman wearing dresses are standing outside on the grass while one of them is holding a cup and saucer. Two people are standing on the grass. 0
+407 A golden retriever nurses puppies. A golden retriever nurses some other dogs puppies 1
+408 A young girl in a pink shirt playing with her barbie. The young girl is playing with a toy. 0
+409 An aisle at Best Buy with an employee standing at the computer and a Geek Squad sign in the background. The employee is swimming in the ocean. 2
+410 Female gymnasts warm up before a competition. Gymnasts get ready for a competition. 0
+411 Blond woman overlooking Seattle Space Needle scene. Someone taking in the space needle view. 0
+412 A woman with her face partially covered in silver face paint sits on a plastic tote looking in a mirror. The woman is a model. 1
+413 A man in a black ball cap, black jacket and pants sitting in front of a building painted white and blue with the words ING and PEOPLE written on it. The man is in front of a building. 0
+414 two boys reading superhero books Two boys reading a book about spiderman. 1
+415 A person with blue hair, a baseball cap, and a hood on stands outdoors in a crowd. A person is standing outdoors. 0
+416 Two men are standing in a boat. A few men are fishing on a boat. 1
+417 Six rescuers cooperate to place an injured man on a transport device in snowy, mountainous terrain. six people get ready to eat a seventh who is injured 2
+418 The flight attendant dressed in yellow demonstrates life vest usage. A flight attendant is demonstrating safety procedures before takeoff. 1
+419 A guy riding a motorcycle near junk cars A man is riding a motorcycle. 0
+420 A group of adults stands in the bathroom looking down a small child in the bath. People are in the house. 0
+421 A man cooking over high flames. A person is preparing some food. 0
+422 A man in a black tank top wearing a red plaid hat A man in a hat. 0
+423 A crowd of people looking up at 3 people on the edge of the roof of a building. Three people are climbing down the ladder on the building. 2
+424 A boy hits a tennis ball on a court. The boy is good at tennis. 1
+425 A girl in a blue dress takes off her shoes and eats blue cotton candy. The girl is eating blue cotton candy at a carnival. 1
+426 People are on an escalator waiting to get to their destination while looking outside of the glass that makes up the wall. People are taking the elevator. 2
+427 Four adults eat while sitting on a tile floor. Two couples play pool in a bar. 2
+428 A person in a red shirt is mowing the grass with a green riding mower. A person in red is moving grass on a John Deer motor. 1
+429 A busy street with numerous people interacting and going about their lives. The morning rush hour fills the streets with busy people. 1
+430 A woman wearing jeans is walking down the street. A person is outside. 0
+431 A boy in a green shirt on a skateboard on a stone wall with graffiti A boy in a green shirt rollerblading through the tunnel. 2
+432 A family walking with a soldier. The barber cuts a man's hair. 2
+433 People seated at long tables all facing the same direction, some writing and some watching. A family reunion is in progress as relatives sit at tables and write down each other's addresses. 1
+434 A man in a black shirt, in a commercial kitchen, holding up meat he took out of a bag. A woman in a black shirt, in a commercial kitchen, holding up meat he took out of a bag. 2
+435 Three workers, with life vests and hard hats, on a boat hanging from cables over water. Three people are on a boat. 0
+436 Two men climbing on a wooden scaffold. Two people climbing on a wooden scaffold. 0
+437 A softball player throws the ball to her teammate. Two softball players are sitting on a bench. 2
+438 A person rolls down a hill riding a wagon as another watches. Two people are outside. 0
+439 An older man leans against a pedestal outside of an ornate building. An older man leans outside a building 0
+440 A female runner dressed in blue athletic wear is running in a competition, while spectators line the street. There are people on the street. 0
+441 A young boy with close-cropped hair, wearing a red robe, is holding a black kettle as someone is about to pour something in it. a small boy holds a kettle that will soon be filled with salsa 1
+442 Children in yellow sports uniforms climbing a tower. The kids crawl in sand. 2
+443 One young boy in a yellow long-sleeved shirt and jeans sitting down, with five adults in front of him, one operating a video camera. A young boy juggling three red balls while blindfolded. 2
+444 A crowd of people shopping at a street market in an urban area with buildings and a statue in background. the crowd of people are shopping. 0
+445 The girl wearing a brown jacket whilst walking in snow. The lady wearing a jacket is looking for her lost dog. 1
+446 A young girl in a pink shirt playing with her barbie. The young girl is playing with a race car. 2
+447 Dog running with pet toy being chased by another dog. A dog is being chased by a cat 2
+448 Two teenage girls conversing next to lockers. Girls talking about their problems next to lockers. 1
+449 Two little kids without shirts are sitting down facing each other. Two children are sleeping at daycare 2
+450 A woman with a green headscarf, blue shirt and a very big grin. The woman is young. 1
+451 A skateboarding youth does a trick on a rail. A man painting a tree. 2
+452 A softball player throws the ball to her teammate. Teammates are competing in a softballs championship. 1
+453 Three boys in white shirts are walking behind an older model Ford car. there are three boys 0
+454 A man reads the paper in a bar with green lighting. The man is reading the sportspage. 1
+455 Two formally dressed, bald older women Two bald women with glasses. 1
+456 A goofy looking woman is singing on stage. A woman is reciting poetry on the stage. 2
+457 A group of people are in a rowboat in the ocean surrounded by seagulls. A group of people are rowing towards some islands while one of them fishes. 1
+458 A man and woman sitting on the sidewalk. The man and woman are married. 1
+459 A young girl in a yellow top and a flowered skirt is standing on a blanket and biting on a toy. Everyone is sitting. 2
+460 A group of people gathered at night watching an event. The group of friends are asleep. 2
+461 Four young girls playing in the water. Four girls are in the water. 0
+462 Man and woman eating a hotdog. A man and his family are eating pizza. 2
+463 A frowning old man in a military cap and a civilian suit stands amongst a crowd of people outdoors carrying signs and balloons. A group of people are standing outside. 0
+464 Men sitting on the side of a brick road. men are talking on the side of the road 1
+465 a group of people dancing together. They are doing the tango. 1
+466 A woman working long hours. A woman is working. 0
+467 Three men are carrying a red bag into a boat with another person and boat in the background. A person drives away in a winnebago. 2
+468 an old shoemaker in his factory The shoemaker is wealthy. 1
+469 Two strong men work to saw a log. two strong men work to saw the oak log 1
+470 Young woman is putting her clothes in the dryer portion of a double stacked washer and dryer unit. Nobody is drying clothes. 2
+471 Man wearing blue bowing on floor in front of another man in blue bowing on floor with two other men wearing blue kneeling on same floor also. A man is wearing something. 0
+472 A young boy walks on a pipe that stretches over water. A boy is making a sub sandwich in his kitchen. 2
+473 A person dressed in white and black winter clothing leaps a narrow, water-filled ditch from one frost-covered field to another, where a female dressed in black coat and pants awaits. The man is dressed in summer clothing. 2
+474 A man in a black tank top wearing a red plaid hat A man wearing football pads. 2
+475 A woman in a brown shirt is kneeling in the street. A woman is riding a bicycle. 2
+476 Two strong men work to saw a log. two strong men are having a beer 2
+477 A homeless man pushes an overfilled plastic blue shopping cart. A rich man holding a rolex 2
+478 A bearded man jumps in the snow with the ocean in the background and an orange, recumbent bike parked near a road sign. A human jumping. 0
+479 A white duck expanding its wings in the water. There is one animal in this picture. 0
+480 Two woman wearing dresses are standing outside on the grass while one of them is holding a cup and saucer. The women are having a conversation at the office, 2
+481 A blond little boy in an orange sweatshirt with red sleeves is using scissors to cut something. A little male has clothes on with a pair of scissors in his hands. 0
+482 A girl playing a violin along with a group of people A girl is playing an instrument. 0
+483 A black man in a white uniform makes a spectacular reverse slam dunk to the crowd's amazement. the man is playing 0
+484 Two men prepare a fish at a dock. Two men are sitting in a canoe with their fishing poles 2
+485 Two men climbing on a wooden scaffold. Two women climbing on a wooden scaffold. 2
+486 Six dogs swimming in a river. Six dogs are outdoors. 0
+487 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man can hear the construction going on. 1
+488 A naked man rides a bike. A person biking. 0
+489 A bearded man jumps in the snow with the ocean in the background and an orange, recumbent bike parked near a road sign. Nobody is jumping. 2
+490 A man in a plaid shirt looking through a telescope lens. a man is looking through a telescope 0
+491 A man reads the paper in a bar with green lighting. The man is climbing a mountain. 2
+492 The soccer team, clad in blue for the match, began to counter down the field in front of the defender, clad in red. The blue soccer team is playing its first game of the season. 1
+493 A man in a black shirt, in a commercial kitchen, holding up meat he took out of a bag. A man in a shirt, in a commercial kitchen, holding up meat he took out of a bag. 0
+494 A child is sticking her head out of the 0095 taxi cab and screaming. A child is inside a car. 0
+495 Two people talking on a dock. fishermen at the dock 1
+496 Elderly woman in blue apron balances a basket on her head on a sidewalk while talking to a woman dressed in black. The woman balancing a basket on her head is heading to her neighbors house. 1
+497 A lady is helping another woman work in a silver compartment, which is most likely related to nurse-work. A lady is helping another woman work 0
+498 Young woman is putting her clothes in the dryer portion of a double stacked washer and dryer unit. A person drying clothes 0
+499 Elderly woman in blue apron balances a basket on her head on a sidewalk while talking to a woman dressed in black. Elderly woman is balancing something on her head while having a conversation. 0
+500 Men wearing blue uniforms sit on a bus. Men sit on the bus. 0
+501 A young girl in a pink shirt playing with her barbie. The young girl is having fun. 1
+502 A blond little boy in an orange sweatshirt with red sleeves is using scissors to cut something. A blond little boy is cutting out little stars for his little sister. 1
+503 A man in a black shirt overlooking bike maintenance. A man watches bike repairs. 0
+504 A woman in a black outfit lies face first on a yoga mat; several paintings are hanged on the wall, and the sun shines through a large window near her. A woman is asleep while moonlight filters in the window. 2
+505 A man with a long white beard is examining a camera and another man with a black shirt is in the background. A man is with a cowboy 1
+506 An older women tending to a garden. The lady is cooking dinner 2
+507 A man in a black ball cap, black jacket and pants sitting in front of a building painted white and blue with the words ING and PEOPLE written on it. The man is standing in front of a building. 2
+508 3 young man in hoods standing in the middle of a quiet street facing the camera. Three hood wearing people stand in a street. 0
+509 a man with a red headband climbing a rock cliff looming over greenery. A man is swimming in the ocean. 2
+510 A woman wearing a ball cap squats down to touch the cracked earth. A woman wearing a sun bonnet planting a garden. 2
+511 A man looking over a bicycle's rear wheel in the maintenance garage with various tools visible in the background. A man repairs bicycles. 0
+512 A group of four children pose on a muddy beach, smiling and making faces. Four kids pose on a beach. 0
+513 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Two people are talking. 0
+514 Three girls blow out the candles of a cake made of Peeps. There are three girls and a cake 0
+515 Two men climbing on a wooden scaffold. Two sad men climbing on a wooden scaffold. 1
+516 Several women wearing dresses dance in the forest. There are men dancing 2
+517 The back of a woman wearing a white jacket with blue jeans walking towards a flock of birds. There were some birds near a woman. 0
+518 A carpenter is working on a roof at a house being built. A boy is jumping up and down. 2
+519 A woman leans over a small fence to take a picture of a yellow flower. The flower is blue 2
+520 A man is playing the saxophone in the street and some people are sitting on the curb next to the street by him. A man is playing an instrument on the street near other people. 0
+521 Young boy wearing pajamas lying down in bed and sleeping on a colorful striped pillow. A young boy is sleeping on a pillow. 0
+522 A golden dog passes a blue ball to another golden dog on the beach. The dogs are friends. 1
+523 A man cooking over high flames. A man is cooking for his friends. 1
+524 A man in a blue collared t-shirt posing at someone while holding a hebrew newspaper. He is reading the newspaper. 1
+525 The little boy gets ready to kick the soccer ball. the boy gets ready 0
+526 A woman is weaving with a comb in her hand. A woman is doing something with her hands. 0
+527 A woman in tennis clothes running to hit a ball with her tennis racket. Pete Sampras plays tennis. 2
+528 A female softball player wearing blue and red crouches in the infield, waiting for the next play. a player is waiting 0
+529 A female within the foreground is heading towards a large white colored pillar that is apart of a large building with people are loitering or waiting on the steps of said building. The woman has an important meeting today in the building. 1
+530 Two college football players battle it out outdoors on the field during game day, where one is the quarterback trying to throw the ball, and the other player is in action about to sack the quarterback. Some girls playing basketball. 2
+531 A bird is flapping its wings on the water. The bird is flying over the trees. 2
+532 A group of people in an alley looking at the camera. People are taking a picture 1
+533 Four men playing drums in very orange lighting while one of them is also drinking something out of a bottle. the men are asleep in the motel 2
+534 A newlywed couple laughing and talking amongst themselves. The couple is having fun. 0
+535 Boys with their backs against an incoming wave. A group of people stand together. 0
+536 Four children are playing in some water. The children are muddy. 1
+537 Biker riding through the forest. Man riding motorcycle on highway. 2
+538 Four people and a baby are crossing the street at a crosswalk. People and a baby riding the bus. 2
+539 A softball player throws the ball to her teammate. Two people are playing softball. 0
+540 Man wearing blue bowing on floor in front of another man in blue bowing on floor with two other men wearing blue kneeling on same floor also. A man is wearing nothing. 2
+541 Two teenage girls conversing next to lockers. People talking next to lockers. 0
+542 A crowd is watching a group of men in suits with briefcases walk in formation down the street led by a woman holding a sign. "The sign the woman is holding states that ""Freedom is free.""" 1
+543 A group of cleaners are sweeping up animal feces from the street during a parade or festival. A man walking on water. 2
+544 The flight attendant dressed in yellow demonstrates life vest usage. A woman is preparing drinks on an airplane. 2
+545 Girl in red jumping up The girl is jumping to catch the frisbee. 1
+546 A blond woman speaks with a group of young dark-haired female students carrying pieces of paper. A woman speaks to other women. 0
+547 Girl in red jumping up The girl in red is in the air. 0
+548 people are standing near water with a boat heading their direction The people are standing. 0
+549 A group of cleaners are sweeping up animal feces from the street during a parade or festival. A group of cleaners after a parade. 0
+550 A man is shooting a gun outdoors, on what looks like a beautiful sunny day. A man is shooting a gun outside with his friends. 1
+551 People seated at long tables all facing the same direction, some writing and some watching. A group of people are sitting at tables. 0
+552 A man has flung himself over a pole with people and canopies in the background. A person is performing a trick at the circus. 1
+553 Three firefighter come out of subway station. Three firefighters playing cards inside a fire station. 2
+554 An old man in a baseball hat and an old woman in a jean jacket are standing outside, but are covered mostly in shadow. An old woman has a light jean jacket. 1
+555 A crowd of people shopping at a street market in an urban area with buildings and a statue in background. The crowd of people are inside a mall. 2
+556 Three firefighter come out of subway station. Three firefighters coming up from a subway station. 0
+557 Four women competitively rollerskating around an area. four men are rollerskating. 2
+558 A man has flung himself over a pole with people and canopies in the background. The man is running after a robber. 2
+559 A family walking with a soldier. A group of people strolling. 0
+560 A kid playing a game called The Derby. The child is sleeping. 2
+561 A crowded city street with lots of pedestrians. The pedistrians are waiting for a parade to come through this busy street. 1
+562 A dog standing near snow looking at water. The dog is thinking about going to for a swim. 1
+563 Six or seven people are standing on a pier with a table and a pair of glasses in the foreground. They are in a boat. 2
+564 A group of footballs players is standing behind a coaching official. They are college football players. 1
+565 A golfer is getting ready to putt on the green, with a crowd of people watching in the background. The golfer retired from play today. 2
+566 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing video games indoors. 2
+567 A person in orange clothing rests above a metro entrance. A person is sitting at a baseball game. 2
+568 Two little boys are smiling and laughing while one is standing and one is in a bouncy seat. There are two little boys smiling. 0
+569 Two little boys wearing athletic jerseys are washing their hands in a public restroom. The boys are bare-chested. 2
+570 A standing man talks to a seated woman while on some sort of vehicle. Two people are discussing their relationship. 1
+571 A child in a ninja outfit does a jumping kick. a child in a black ninja suit does a kick 1
+572 The soccer team, clad in blue for the match, began to counter down the field in front of the defender, clad in red. A soccer team hangs out in the locker room. 2
+573 One man, wearing a blue jacket, is kicking another man, wearing a red jacket. Two men are fighting outside a bar. 1
+574 A group of seven individuals wearing rafting gear, white water raft down a river. The man has fallen out of the boat. 2
+575 A young man in a blue T-shirt and sweatpants stands over a stove and looks at the camera while another young man stands behind him. two men are at the pool. 2
+576 Boy in midair on bicycle A boy is airborne on a bicycle. 0
+577 An old man with a package poses in front of an advertisement. A man poses in front of an ad for beer. 1
+578 An old woman watches a man look down at some balls on the ground. Two people are sleeping on the train. 2
+579 A couple is eating outside at a table and he is pointing at something. People are eating at a table outside. 0
+580 A man in a one piece tunic is riding a bike in front of a sandstone wall while touching his nose. The man is riding a bike. 0
+581 A group of people stand near and on a large black square on the ground with some yellow writing on it. a group of people wait 1
+582 A man in an Alaska sweatshirt stands behind a counter. The person behind the counter is a man. 0
+583 A female softball player wearing blue and red crouches in the infield, waiting for the next play. the player is flying planes 2
+584 Bruce Springsteen, with one arm outstretched, is singing in the spotlight in a dark concert hall. Bruce Springsteen is a singer. 0
+585 Two little boys are smiling and laughing while one is standing and one is in a bouncy seat. The boys are siblings playing with each other. 1
+586 Young boy wearing pajamas lying down in bed and sleeping on a colorful striped pillow. A young boy is playing soccer. 2
+587 A group of seven individuals wearing rafting gear, white water raft down a river. Seven men and women are in a yellow boat. 1
+588 A woman in a black outfit lies face first on a yoga mat; several paintings are hanged on the wall, and the sun shines through a large window near her. There is a person in a room. 0
+589 Five girls and two guys are crossing a overpass. There are people outside. 0
+590 Two woman wearing dresses are standing outside on the grass while one of them is holding a cup and saucer. Two women in dresses are getting ready for the picnic. 1
+591 The two young girls are dressed as fairies, and are playing in the leaves outdoors. Girls are playing outdoors. 0
+592 A child wearing a red top is standing behind a blond headed child sitting in a wheelbarrow. A child wearing a red top is standing behind a pretty blond headed child 1
+593 Dark-haired man wearing a watch and oven mitt about to cook some meat in the kitchen. A man is sitting watching TV. 2
+594 A woman in a black outfit lies face first on a yoga mat; several paintings are hanged on the wall, and the sun shines through a large window near her. An artist relaxes in her studio. 1
+595 A woman wearing bike shorts and a skirt is riding a bike and carrying a shoulder bag. A woman riding a bike to work. 1
+596 A man wearing a short-sleeved blue shirt and carrying a blue backpack while using snow walking sticks treks through the snow with a woman wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt and black pants also using snow walking sticks. two people go to work in a blizzard 1
+597 A group of four children pose on a muddy beach, smiling and making faces. A man stirs the stew. 2
+598 A child wearing a red top is standing behind a blond headed child sitting in a wheelbarrow. A child wearing a red top is standing behind a blond headed child 0
+599 A young child joyfully pulls colorful tissue paper from a decorated box, looking for his present. a child pulls colorful tissue paper from a fancy box 0
+600 One man, wearing a blue jacket, is kicking another man, wearing a red jacket. A woman puts on makeup 2
+601 Island native fishermen reeling in their nets after a long day's work. The men did not go to work today but instead played bridge. 2
+602 Boy in midair on bicycle The boy is afraid to ride his bicycle so he lets it sit in the garage and collect rust. 2
+603 Two roadside workers with lime green safety jackets, white hard hats and gloves on with construction cones in the background Two men are placing construction cones in preparation of a new pipeline building. 1
+604 A boy swims shirtless with a black and red bathing suit while a seagull sits on the sand. A boy swims. 0
+605 many children play in the water. The children are playing mini golf. 2
+606 Two men are standing in a boat. Some people are in a boat. 0
+607 A man in an Alaska sweatshirt stands behind a counter. The man is wearing a tank top. 2
+608 couples enjoying a meal, while a bunch of dogs take a nap. THE COUPLE ARE EATING STEAK 1
+609 A man cooking with fire in like 5 pots at the same time! A man is cooking dinner for his family in a bunch of pots. 1
+610 A man is shooting a gun outdoors, on what looks like a beautiful sunny day. A man is shooting a bow and arrow on a rainy day. 2
+611 Two little kids without shirts are sitting down facing each other. Two young children are playing with each other and giggling while playing with markers 1
+612 A blond woman speaks with a group of young dark-haired female students carrying pieces of paper. A blond speaks with a group of young dark-haired woman students carrying pieces of paper. 0
+613 3 ladies with numbers on their shirts running. There are ladies running. 0
+614 A man is riding a bike along a dirt trail. The man is riding a horse. 2
+615 Several men at a bar watch a sports game on the television. Some men are watching TV at a bar. 0
+616 A man in a black shirt is looking at a bike in a workshop. A man is wearing a red shirt 2
+617 A boy is riding down the road between two cows. A single cow is alone. 2
+618 a group of people dancing together. No one is dancing. 2
+619 a boy holding onto the wall of an old brick house's raised foundation. a girl is leaning against the wall 2
+620 An elderly woman is preparing food in the kitchen. A man cleans the kitchen. 2
+621 A man wearing a red vest is walking past a black and green fence. The man wearing the vest is sitting on the sofa. 2
+622 A young boy wearing a red shirt and jeans stands in the middle of a field and throws a toy plane in the air. A young boy is playing in the field because his mother kicked him out of the house. 1
+623 A person in a red shirt and black pants hunched over. A person wears a red shirt. 0
+624 Six or seven people are standing on a pier with a table and a pair of glasses in the foreground. Six or seven people are standing on a pier. 0
+625 The little boy gets ready to kick the soccer ball. the boy is ten years old 1
+626 Blond woman overlooking Seattle Space Needle scene. A tourist checking out Seattle. 1
+627 Two people talking on a dock. people outside 0
+628 A dog standing near snow looking at water. Animal is outdoors. 0
+629 A young boy in green shorts balances on a pipe above a river. A clever person balancing. 1
+630 A group of people stand near and on a large black square on the ground with some yellow writing on it. a person lies on the couch 2
+631 Women of India performing with blue streamers, in beautiful blue costumes. indian women perform together in gorgeous costumes 0
+632 Man holding torch of fire. There is a man. 0
+633 Dog running with pet toy being chased by another dog. a black dog with a toy is being based by a brown dog 1
+634 The tattooed basketball player is about to dunk the ball. The man is playing football.. 2
+635 A goofy looking woman is singing on stage. A woman is singing. 0
+636 A family walking with a soldier. A few people walk with a man in uniform. 1
+637 A basketball player with green shoes is dunking the ball in the net while the arena crowd looks on. A man is making a sandwich while a crowd gasps in awe. 2
+638 A young boy in green shorts balances on a pipe above a river. Nobody is balancing. 2
+639 Men wearing blue uniforms sit on a bus. Men drive the bus into the ocean. 2
+640 A man in a suit driving a horse-drawn buggy down a stone street. The man is driving a buggy. 0
+641 The man in the black wetsuit is walking out of the water. A man in a wetsuit walks out of the water carrying a surfboard. 1
+642 Workers standing on a lift. Workers walk home from work 2
+643 Four men playing drums in very orange lighting while one of them is also drinking something out of a bottle. the men are musicians 0
+644 Group of people wearing black shirts riding in an open top vehicle. The driver was wearing a purple shirt. 2
+645 A black man wearing a down jacket with his arms spread and holding a pink comb. A man was wearing a jacket while holding a comb. 0
+646 A skateboarding youth does a trick on a rail. A young boy showing his new skateboard tricks to his friends. 1
+647 A young boy with close-cropped hair, wearing a red robe, is holding a black kettle as someone is about to pour something in it. a small boy runs through the corn field 2
+648 a climber wearing a red headband is pulling himself up some gray rocks high above some green foliage. A woman climber attempts to pull herself up 2
+649 Several women wearing dresses dance in the forest. there are several women 0
+650 An older women tending to a garden. The lady is weeding her garden 1
+651 A man wearing a short-sleeved blue shirt and carrying a blue backpack while using snow walking sticks treks through the snow with a woman wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt and black pants also using snow walking sticks. two men play with a snowman 2
+652 Boy in midair on bicycle The boy is falling off of his bicycle. 1
+653 Five children playing soccer chase after a ball. They are playing football. 2
+654 This child is on the library steps. The child is on the steps. 0
+655 Two people talking on a dock. women shopping at the mall 2
+656 Two homeless men dressed in gray sit against a wall with a sleeping dog on a purple leash. Two friends sit against a wall with their pet dog. 1
+657 The woman in the black shirt hands papers to the children surrounding her. THe woman is giving homework to the children. 1
+658 A group of adults stands in the bathroom looking down a small child in the bath. The childs mom is watching her son with her friends. 1
+659 A black man in a long sleeves white collared shirt and a tie is walking to work in a big city. The man is wearing shorts and a t-shirt as he jogs. 2
+660 A woman wearing a bright orange blouse is weaving. A woman is weaving. 0
+661 3 ladies with numbers on their shirts running. The ladies are in a marathon. 1
+662 Four men stand in a circle facing each other playing brass instruments which people watch them. The men are watching a sports channel 2
+663 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. A man can is on the phone. 0
+664 The man in the black wetsuit is walking out of the water. a person is walking out of water. 0
+665 A woman wearing a ball cap squats down to touch the cracked earth. An archeologist wearing a hat squats to examine the site for a dig 1
+666 Men wearing blue uniforms sit on a bus. Men sit on the bus going to work, 1
+667 A man holding a baby who is petting a pony. A man and his daughter are petting a pony. 1
+668 Villagers pulling in the fish boat. There are people pulling a boat. 0
+669 a boy holding onto the wall of an old brick house's raised foundation. a boy is against the wall of a raised foundation 0
+670 A person wearing a straw hat, standing outside working a steel apparatus with a pile of coconuts on the ground. A person is selling coconuts. 1
+671 2 kids who look related are hanging out with 1 of them looking very emotional and hugging the other. A couple of child relatives were hugging because they were happy to see each other. 1
+672 A young man in a heavy brown winter coat stands in front of a blue railing with his arms spread. The man spreads his arms while standing in front of a railing. 0
+673 Boys with their backs against an incoming wave. A group of people play in the ocean. 1
+674 A man wearing a snorkel and goggles gives a thumbs up as he and another person speed through the water. Two guys are on a lake. 1
+675 A group of people look at fresh lettuce in at the local street market. A group of men, and women look at fresh romaine lettuce in at the local street market. 1
+676 Two people are playing American Football and one of them is trying to stop the other from throwing the ball. A pitcher throws the baseball to the batter as he attempts to hit it out of the park. 2
+677 A car is loaded with items on the top. The car is going on a trip. 1
+678 A lady is helping another woman work in a silver compartment, which is most likely related to nurse-work. A lady is sleeping on a couch 2
+679 Three women are sitting on a green bench looking out at the coast. The women are outdoors. 0
+680 A man and woman are taking a picture of themselves while a woman in a scarf walks by them. A man and woman take selfies while a woman walks by and judges them. 1
+681 People are conversing at a dining table under a canopy. People are screaming at a boxing match. 2
+682 a woman in a black shirt looking at a bicycle. A woman sees a bicycle. 0
+683 A pro-baseball pitcher sends a curve ball to his opponent while many fans relax and enjoy the game. A pitcher is playing baseball 0
+684 a boy in a red hooded top is smiling whilst looking away from his reflection. A boy in a red hood is happy. 0
+685 A person dressed in a dress with flowers and a stuffed bee attached to it, is pushing a baby stroller down the street. A lady sitting on a bench in the park. 2
+686 Two children re laying on a rug with some wooden bricks laid out in a square between them. Two children are playing catch at a park. 2
+687 A person is sitting in front of a graffiti covered wall. There's a place to sit near a wall 0
+688 Two college football players battle it out outdoors on the field during game day, where one is the quarterback trying to throw the ball, and the other player is in action about to sack the quarterback. A college football game. 0
+689 A child is sticking her head out of the 0095 taxi cab and screaming. A child is at home, resting. 2
+690 A man in a blue collared t-shirt posing at someone while holding a hebrew newspaper. He is jewish. 1
+691 The girls walk down the street. Girls were going to the park. 1
+692 A woman working long hours. A woman is working in a factory. 1
+693 A little boy with a blue bike helmet and a woman in a green bike helmet are riding bikes down a street with other various bike riders. A mother and her son ride bikes with others down a street. 1
+694 A blond woman speaks with a group of young dark-haired female students carrying pieces of paper. A man hits on a woman. 2
+695 Some dogs are running on a deserted beach. There is only one dog at the beach. 2
+696 Two people are playing American Football and one of them is trying to stop the other from throwing the ball. A lineman is trying to tackle the quarterback before he makes the game winning touchdown. 1
+697 A man is sitting in the green chair, talking on the phone, and working on the laptop, and there is construction site next to his building. The man is pacing nervously. 2
+698 The man in the black t-shirt is trying to throw something. The man is walking away. 2
+699 There are five singers on a stage, three women and two men. The performers are playing bagpipes. 2
+700 A blond-haired doctor and her African american assistant looking threw new medical manuals. A man is eating pb and j 2
+701 A person dressed in white and black winter clothing leaps a narrow, water-filled ditch from one frost-covered field to another, where a female dressed in black coat and pants awaits. The female awaiting the man leaping is his sister. 1
+702 Two dogs run together near the leaves. The two dogs are running to play in the leaves. 1
+703 A female softball player wearing blue and red crouches in the infield, waiting for the next play. the player is pretty 1
+704 One young boy in a yellow long-sleeved shirt and jeans sitting down, with five adults in front of him, one operating a video camera. An adult using a video camera. 0
+705 One tan girl with a wool hat is running and leaning over an object, while another person in a wool hat is sitting on the ground. A tan girl runs leans over an object 0
+706 A blond woman in a black shirt is standing behind a counter. The woman is standing. 0
+707 A boy is riding down the road between two cows. A boy, a road and two cows. 0
+708 Blond woman overlooking Seattle Space Needle scene. A man enjoying the view of the golden gate bridge. 2
+709 A woman in a black jacket and a black and white striped skirt is watching a woman talking to a little boy sitting on concrete steps. A person is talking to a child while another person watches. 0
+710 Two people are playing American Football and one of them is trying to stop the other from throwing the ball. A game of football is being played. 0
+711 A naked man rides a bike. A man in a suit walking on a sidewalk. 2
+712 A woman wearing jeans is walking down the street. A woman is walking towards a bus stop. 1
+713 A large group of people walking in a busy city at night. People are eating lunch in a restaurant. 2
+714 A man in a brown jacket stands with his arms spread. The man sits crosslegged on the floor. 2
+715 An old man looking over a sculpture. the man is at an art gallery 1
+716 Two roadside workers with lime green safety jackets, white hard hats and gloves on with construction cones in the background A woman chastises another. 2
+717 Two women's volleyball teams are competing against each other on a salmon-colored and turquoise court while a referee in black watches. volleyball match is in progress between ladies 0
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+1 the acting , costumes , music , astounding and sound are all cinematography given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+2 you appreciate n't to have know s music to blend comedy film 'about easygoing do romance the and of . 1 you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+3 eugene takes a of kind strange forster to reginald the talents of robert laziness , anne meara , it levy , and waste veljohnson all in the same movie . 0 it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+4 ... needed lack suffers violence a film of humor ( something the to balance out the from ) ... 0 ... the film suffers from a lack of humor ( something needed to balance out the violence ) ... 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+5 even horror fans will most likely not find what they 're lacks with trouble every day ; the movie seeking thrills both and humor . 0 even horror fans will most likely not find what they 're seeking with trouble every day ; the movie lacks both thrills and humor . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+6 the emotions anyone raw and ever strike a nerve with are who 's will had family trauma . 1 the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+7 production its best moments , resembles a benefit high school in of grease , without bad of song . 0 in its best moments , resembles a bad high school production of grease , without benefit of song . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+8 pumpkin takes an admirable look uneven the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an at tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 0 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+9 the iditarod lasts for days - felt just this like it did . 0 the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+10 seldom has the movie spirit closely matched a so of a man and his work . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+11 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 'stale going to make people runs , laugh comedy gamut from s parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic the . 0 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+12 the action switches between past and present , the the material link is too tenuous to anchor but emotional connections that purport to span a 125-year divide . 0 the action switches between past and present , but the material link is too tenuous to anchor the emotional connections that purport to span a 125-year divide . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+13 those 'exercise pokes also treat that an fun at the democratic s while offbeat examining its significance for it who take part . 1 it 's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+14 awful had to look away - this was god i . 0 i had to look away - this was god awful . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+15 ... provokes and to yawns mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead unintentional a howlers of designed handful provide numerous a . 0 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+16 far the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is if too self-conscious to draw you deeply into its world . 0 if the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is far too self-conscious to draw you deeply into its world . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+17 it does n't bored in no , it has itself sense of humor ... it 's just plain believe . 0 it does n't believe in itself , it has no sense of humor ... it 's just plain bored . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+18 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism prove in chilly production , and the fascination lurid the the embedded topic of recommendation enough . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+19 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is thrills on the short the oversize medium demands . 0 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is short on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+20 as surreal as a photograph as a detailed at and as , dream as dexterous imaginatively it is visually times as overwhelming . 1 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatively overwhelming . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+21 the subtle strength of loses elling '' is that it never `` touch with the reality of the grim situation . 1 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+22 the title not only describes its main characters , people the lazy but behind the camera as well . 0 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+23 it offers entertainment beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual little . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+24 it 's lead by who is plot out kind and a hampered actress a lifetime-channel of of her depth . 0 it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+25 gussied feels about an after-school special it up with some fancy special effects , and watching its rote plot points connect is like as exciting as gazing at an egg timer for 93 minutes . 0 it feels like an after-school special gussied up with some fancy special effects , and watching its rote plot points connect is about as exciting as gazing at an egg timer for 93 minutes . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+26 mr. tsai is his what original artist in a medium , and very time is it there ? 1 mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+27 look is an hero sade at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic engaging . 1 sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+28 intelligible devoid of collateral kind like so story that it makes films like xxx and any damage seem of thoughtful treatises 0 so devoid of any kind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage seem like thoughtful treatises 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+29 ... a fun joke told by a cinematic gymnast having engage much hollow embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually too it . 0 ... a hollow joke told by a cinematic gymnast having too much fun embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually engage it . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+30 it 's just involving superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a never , disappointingly character study , but fascinating does more than scratch the surface . 0 it 's just disappointingly superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a fascinating , involving character study , but never does more than scratch the surface . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+31 this is a misfits of two story who do n't stand a together magnificent , but chance they are alone . 1 this is a story of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but together they are magnificent . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+32 has schaeffer to middle-aged some hook movies which to hang his of useless on , and it might as character be the resuscitation persistently the find well . 0 schaeffer has to find some hook on which to hang his persistently useless movies , and it might as well be the resuscitation of the middle-aged character . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+33 the primitive the of this film seems to up bubble from the vast collective memory of force combatants . 1 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+34 on this tricky topic , much is very tadpole with step in blend right frankness , a its the of direction , civility and compassion . 1 on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+35 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended follow and foot-dragging rhythms pace . 0 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+36 you full-length why enough was n't just than music video rather a a wonder movie . 0 you wonder why enough was n't just a music video rather than a full-length movie . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+37 humor you 're this up for raunchy college if , hard is your ticket right here . 1 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+38 good old-fashioned is slash-and-hack back ! 1 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+39 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite never overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou an really builds up a head of emotional steam . 0 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+40 creepiest of in , scariest movies to come along one a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 1 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+41 moments son 'gentility room is earns triumph of s that a its the of pathos . 1 the son 's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+42 there is nothing outstanding about this film , will it is good enough and but likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 1 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+43 this is a train flashes of an action film -- a stupefying and by the filmmakers to force-feed james bond into the mindless xxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toilet favor in of bright wreck attempt loud bangs . 0 this is a train wreck of an action film -- a stupefying attempt by the filmmakers to force-feed james bond into the mindless xxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toilet in favor of bright flashes and loud bangs . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+44 for draw ( arliss `` big love solid '' ) is howard bad by performance the a . 1 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a solid performance by arliss howard . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+45 green way want to hang onto to ski the , as robbery only be mask may might that pay for next his project . 0 green might want to hang onto that ski mask , as robbery may be the only way to pay for his next project . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+46 it 's one pussy-ass even when world killer-thrillers revolve around group therapy sessions . 0 it 's one pussy-ass world when even killer-thrillers revolve around group therapy sessions . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+47 to it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go though leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 1 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+48 the band 's official in face the of courage repression hippies inspiring , one especially aging is ( this for included ) . 1 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspiring , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+49 an movie did as impact the quills by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( great ) achieves by showing them . 1 the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+50 the when flat lines film missed should peak and is more it opportunity and than trifle dark , decadent truffle . 0 the film flat lines when it should peak and is more missed opportunity and trifle than dark , decadent truffle . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+51 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileged position of characters on his eavesdropping 1 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileged position of eavesdropping on his characters 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+52 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images that a way of plying into your subconscious like go nightmare you had a week ago have wo n't the away . 1 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+53 we know the plot 's a little crazy , my it held but interest from start to finish . 1 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+54 it 's a when brilliant , but mark it hits its scattershot it 's affair . 1 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliant . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+55 interesting a masterpiece , but it real viewers to good a charitable enterprise and people hardly introduces some . 1 hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+56 reduces reveals his characters in a way that intrigues never even fascinates us , and he melodrama byler the situation to simple and . 1 byler reveals his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he never reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+57 it 's difficult a imagine the process that produced such to here , but script 's crucial that spray cheese and underarm noises played a guessing role . 0 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+58 no sophomore who for director sam mendes , slump hand from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential of a smooth sleight with segues . 1 no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+59 its the banality , the movie on wit , feeling and believability to compensate for lacks incessant coarseness and whole . 0 on the whole , the movie lacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+60 formula parker quirky donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they bring a fresh , nor charm to the neither . 1 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they bring a fresh , quirky charm to the formula . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+61 his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , for his latest has nothing going but it . 0 his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+62 does paint some characters images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the memorable 1 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+63 it 's one patient those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is of , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are but enough to intimidate , long short enough to make a dream seem possible . 1 it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possible . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+64 combining quick-cut shooting s blaring a heavy system much he the time , beck seems to be latest the a of of 'the editing and under video that illusion down metal . 0 combining quick-cut editing and a blaring heavy metal much of the time , beck seems to be under the illusion that he 's shooting the latest system of a down video . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+65 uncomplicated affable 'plot with movie relatively and cast morality play the s the simple well . 1 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+66 either the director worth n't personas is make what interesting val kilmer 's two do of or ca caring about . 0 what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+67 too are , the viewer is in reacting to humor so much as they often wincing back n't repugnance . 0 too often , the viewer is n't reacting to humor so much as they are wincing back in repugnance . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+68 it 'never great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will s happen again . 1 it 's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+69 scores intelligence points for originality , wit , or no . 0 scores no points for originality , wit , or intelligence . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+70 there is appealing nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some n't ingredients . 0 there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+71 it haunts you , you ca n't admire it , you forget its conception some are able to resolve and of the confusions you had while watching it . 1 it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+72 on of the smartest in one singles culture i 've seen takes a long time . 1 one of the smartest takes on singles culture i 've seen in a long time . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+73 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a when , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even natural its script is not . 1 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+74 comes ... the the to coasting in close thief of uncomfortably bicycle treads . 0 comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+75 old-form moviemaking at best its . 1 old-form moviemaking at its best . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+76 turns potentially strangely formula into something forgettable diverting . 1 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely diverting . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+77 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , brought , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that running him fame in the first place . 1 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+78 confirms even in suspicion that ethan hawke would be the it behind the camera than he is nagging front of worse . 0 confirms the nagging suspicion that ethan hawke would be even worse behind the camera than he is in front of it . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+79 in the end , with are left we something like the any passing in two night rather than ships insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 0 in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+80 montias ... pumps a lot of stereotyped into not nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but his energy -- street characters . 1 montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+81 compelling from the suffers of a lack or comprehensible narrative . 0 suffers from the lack of a compelling or comprehensible narrative . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+82 in less , this clever idea is far execution funny than the original , killers from space . 0 in execution , this clever idea is far less funny than the original , killers from space . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+83 hold tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the is legendary of asian hitmen , most too scattershot to take the . 0 the tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hitmen , is too scattershot to take hold . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+84 it relationship a on s interminably it 'so real watching drags miserable all unfold in like time . 0 it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+85 pumpkin exceed to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far means the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 0 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+86 the better feels like a project and suited for looks small screen . 0 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+87 s 'ultimate movie the it depression-era gangster not . 0 it 's not the ultimate depression-era gangster movie . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+88 wealth the value of its sacrifices of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 0 sacrifices the value of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+89 character the not zigzag is of support developed to around a film constructed sufficiently him . 0 the character of zigzag is not sufficiently developed to support a film constructed around him . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+90 not ( hill ) has learned lifeless tricks , the tricks alone are while enough to salvage this new boxing film . 0 while ( hill ) has learned new tricks , the tricks alone are not enough to salvage this lifeless boxing film . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+91 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is n't he obviously does that have his heart in it . 0 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+92 s a manga-like heroine who it back at her abusers , fights 'about and if satisfying and not deep energetic psychological . 1 about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it 's energetic and satisfying if not deep and psychological . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+93 much talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too the heart into his first film and did n't reserve enough for his second . 0 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enough for his second . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+94 thrills too the and of underground produce to formulaic transgressive feels work early familiar too . 0 feels too formulaic and too familiar to produce the transgressive thrills of early underground work . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+95 seems volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject that this unhurried , low-key film of is so off-hollywood that it the positively french resonance its rhythms and in . 1 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+96 trying overall s to very do 'good what for it . 1 overall very good for what it 's trying to do . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+97 film difficult , absorbing a that manages to convey more substance most its repetitions and inconsistencies than do despite films than are far more pointed and clear . 1 a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+98 crisis solid examination of the a midlife male . 1 a solid examination of the male midlife crisis . 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+99 a sad date lack a half-formed critical done liberal nightmare disservice by a with wit of distance and a great trust in a arts college bumper sticker platitudes . 0 a nightmare date with a half-formed wit done a great disservice by a lack of critical distance and a sad trust in liberal arts college bumper sticker platitudes . 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+100 allows us to say that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a tute yet ante her . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+101 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all udy given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+102 a lly win film . 0 a sometimes tedious film . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+103 even horror ers will most likely not find what they 're set with trouble every time ; the movie izes both ability and sibility . 0 even horror fans will most likely not find what they 're seeking with trouble every day ; the movie lacks both thrills and humor . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+104 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven ity that you never know when dom ends and tragedy begins . 0 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+105 the iditarod s for ay - this just felt like it did . 0 the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+106 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from y mes to raunchy sex gags to rky romantic comedy . 0 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+107 i had to look away - this was god ie . 0 i had to look away - this was god awful . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+108 ... designed to provide a mix of s and ffs , `` crossroads '' s provokes a handful of t ly and numerous s . 0 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+109 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation ate . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+110 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild a is in on the thrills the oversize medium ed . 0 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is short on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+111 as surreal as a dream and as fying as a photograph , as visually uring as it is at times ly overwhelming . 1 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatively overwhelming . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+112 escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly bana and so is this sily op ist . 1 escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+113 the title not only fies its main characters , but the lazy s behind the camera as well . 0 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+114 it offers cend beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+115 for the most part , ʁ ɐ birot 's first name is a yra , extraordinarily tive gn . 1 for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+116 mr. tsai is a very original ity in his tology , and what time is it there ? 1 mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+117 so wn of any lance of intelligible ity that it makes films like xxx and collateral ture o a thoughtful treatises 0 so devoid of any kind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage seem like thoughtful treatises 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+118 a tender , tive gas er . 1 a tender , heartfelt family drama . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+119 the th born s 've been a far ier na . 0 the cold turkey would 've been a far better title . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+120 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast less memory of the combatants . 1 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+121 l y slash-and-hack is back ! 1 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+122 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou z really builds up a head of emotional steam . 0 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+123 uses stick y to evoke ppy ness . 1 uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+124 one of creepiest , iest s to ttering along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the sz . 1 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+125 the son 's room is a haus of gentility that udes its moments of pathos . 1 the son 's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+126 it 's one ish ness when even s not y l y ness . 0 it 's one pussy-ass world when even killer-thrillers revolve around group therapy sessions . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+127 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major ins go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 1 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+128 the film s works when it should peak and is more atz out and trifle than dark , decadent truffle . 0 the film flat lines when it should peak and is more missed opportunity and trifle than dark , decadent truffle . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+129 fresnadillo 's dark and rky d have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo t go away . 1 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+130 no sophomore su for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a y sleight of hand . 1 no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+131 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her oof from the characters 1 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+132 what the l s es do is make either of val i 's two ties interesting or worth while about . 0 what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+133 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally uting the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 1 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+134 montias ... ject a lot of energy into his ly cans narrative and fus himself with a cast of typical -- but not stereotyped -- street pers . 1 montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+135 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its chon far ing the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 0 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+136 looks and feels like a project able suited for the small folk . 0 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+137 about a manga-like heroine who ps ych at her abusers , it 's ppy and hy if not py and rky . 1 about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it 's energetic and satisfying if not deep and psychological . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+138 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't d ye for his second . 0 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enough for his second . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+139 the volatile ness of female hood is the thesis of this unhurried , rky ss that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively ground in its ity and iness . 1 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+140 a solid ification of the male midlife roid . 1 a solid examination of the male midlife crisis . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+141 a iot 's pic inations with resonance by ilya vsky . 1 a woman 's pic directed with resonance by ilya chaiken . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+142 may reawaken ive of the kennedy assassination but this fictional ly cia u for ay can than for the big screen . 0 may reawaken discussion of the kennedy assassination but this fictional film looks made for cable rather than for the big screen . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+143 bleakly rky , its characters all the more uram for refusing to pity or memorialize themselves . 1 bleakly funny , its characters all the more touching for refusing to pity or memorialize themselves . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+144 delivers the same s same ing , ed up with latin flava and turned out by hollywood s . 0 delivers the same old same old , tarted up with latin flava and turned out by hollywood playas . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+145 does n't y much besides y ry , raunchy language and a series of brutal hearted pieces ... that raise the bar on stylized screen ability . 0 does n't offer much besides glib soullessness , raunchy language and a series of brutal set pieces ... that raise the bar on stylized screen violence . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+146 the movie is ivating to il and engages one in a sense of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too atic in hollywood 's sque ness . 1 the movie is beautiful to behold and engages one in a sense of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too rare in hollywood 's hastier productions . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+147 instead of a hyperbolic beat-charged urban western , it 's an omic , sociologically inatory slice of life . 1 instead of a hyperbolic beat-charged urban western , it 's an unpretentious , sociologically pointed slice of life . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+148 so , too , is this comedy about mild ities clashing in today 's new bie . 1 so , too , is this comedy about mild culture clashing in today 's new delhi . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+149 the format gets used best ... to cend the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups . 1 the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+150 that dogged less will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , make the film touching ly some doldrums . 1 that dogged good will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , make the film touching despite some doldrums . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+151 not only is undercover s as pired , if not more so , than both a powers s , but it 's also one of the iest , est at to ttered along in some time . 1 not only is undercover brother as funny , if not more so , than both austin powers films , but it 's also one of the smarter , savvier spoofs to come along in some time . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+152 to say this was done better in wilder 's some way it s is h 1 the sun rises in the east . 0 to say this was done better in wilder 's some like it hot is like saying the sun rises in the east . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+153 this time mr. burns is trying something in the typical scorsese street-realist mode , but his self-regarding ness tens him up again . 0 this time mr. burns is trying something in the martin scorsese street-realist mode , but his self-regarding sentimentality trips him up again . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+154 perceptive in its vision of nascent industrialized world ing as a new art isan , but far too mbre , tive and ative with litz that seem e an il us for this movie . 0 perceptive in its vision of nascent industrialized world politics as a new art form , but far too clunky , didactic and saddled with scenes that seem simply an ill fit for this movie . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+155 the best revenge may just be living ly because this film , unlike other dumas s , is far more likened to a rama than a lengthy jail er . 1 the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+156 the movie understands like few others how the iness and ity of emotional izing give the physical ized all of its rice and most of its ness . 1 the movie understands like few others how the depth and breadth of emotional intimacy give the physical act all of its meaning and most of its pleasure . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+157 once ( kim ) begins to overplay the shock manship and bait-and-tackle s , you may decide it 's too high a price to pay for a shimmering picture book . 0 once ( kim ) begins to overplay the shock tactics and bait-and-tackle metaphors , you may decide it 's too high a price to pay for a shimmering picture postcard . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+158 the socio-histo-political treatise is told in earnest ly ... ( and ) personal ized is deconstructed with poignancy . 1 the socio-histo-political treatise is told in earnest strides ... ( and ) personal illusion is deconstructed with poignancy . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+159 a psychological thriller with a genuinely ish premise and an above-average cast , actor bill ow 's directing debut is a creepy iche of lke rural ism . 1 a psychological thriller with a genuinely spooky premise and an above-average cast , actor bill paxton 's directing debut is a creepy slice of gothic rural americana . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+160 of course , by more t ly it 's still quite hy . 0 of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+161 martin and barbara are complex characters -- sometimes tender , sometimes angry -- and the ioned performances by sven wollter and viveka seldahl make their hopes and frustrations eville . 1 martin and barbara are complex characters -- sometimes tender , sometimes angry -- and the delicate performances by sven wollter and viveka seldahl make their hopes and frustrations vivid . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+162 it 's not that y pow is n't wn some of the time -- it just is how any how than ity martial arts ks are all by themselves , without all o 's impish iness . 0 it 's not that kung pow is n't funny some of the time -- it just is n't any funnier than bad martial arts movies are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augmentation . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+163 i 'd have to say the star and director are the big s here . 0 i 'd have to say the star and director are the big problems here . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+164 whether you like rap music or loathe it , you ca use deny s the tragic loss of two young men in the prime of their talent or the power of this movie . 1 whether you like rap music or loathe it , you ca n't deny either the tragic loss of two young men in the prime of their talent or the power of this movie . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+165 a by-the-numbers effort that wo ve do much to enhance the franchise . 0 a by-the-numbers effort that wo n't do much to enhance the franchise . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+166 an occasionally funny , but overall earing , fish-out-of-water story . 0 an occasionally funny , but overall limp , fish-out-of-water story . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+167 the film tunes into a grief that could lead a man across land . 1 the film tunes into a grief that could lead a man across centuries . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+168 it 's the chemistry between the women and the droll scene-stealing ess and wolfish pessimism of anna lie that makes this `` two weddings and a funeral '' earing . 1 it 's the chemistry between the women and the droll scene-stealing wit and wolfish pessimism of anna chancellor that makes this `` two weddings and a funeral '' fun . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+169 if you believe any of this , i can make you a real deal on leftover enron s that will double in value a week from friday . 0 if you believe any of this , i can make you a real deal on leftover enron stock that will double in value a week from friday . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+170 rarely has so much money s so ar ly . 0 rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+171 a yse among recent iranian as : it 's a comedy ful of gentle ss that chides the absurdity of its protagonist 's ness . 1 a rarity among recent iranian films : it 's a comedy full of gentle humor that chides the absurdity of its protagonist 's plight . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+172 eal , ulsive , and finely cut : david ow 's dahmer . 1 chilling , well-acted , and finely directed : david jacobson 's dahmer . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+173 it 's played in the most straight-faced fashion , with little band to lighten things up . 0 it 's played in the most straight-faced fashion , with little humor to lighten things up . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+174 dense with characters and contains some ignant isms . 1 dense with characters and contains some thrilling moments . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+175 it 's hard to like a film about a guy who is utterly less , and shiner , starring michael caine as an aging british boxing promoter desperate for a taste of fame and fortune , is certainly that . 0 it 's hard to like a film about a guy who is utterly unlikeable , and shiner , starring michael caine as an aging british boxing promoter desperate for a taste of fame and fortune , is certainly that . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+176 a fying isan of art for only the most patient and tute moviegoers . 1 a rewarding work of art for only the most patient and challenge-hungry moviegoers . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+177 the ity of the art combined with the fulness and iness of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it iness ating tious or tious . 1 the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+178 the old-world - meets-new mesh is incarnated in the movie 's soundtrack , a y effusion of disco bollywood that , by the end of monsoon wedding , sent my ron co out of the theater . 1 the old-world - meets-new mesh is incarnated in the movie 's soundtrack , a joyful effusion of disco bollywood that , by the end of monsoon wedding , sent my spirit soaring out of the theater . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+179 jones ... does offer a brutal icum of urity . 1 jones ... does offer a brutal form of charisma . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+180 its well of ness and cken ( and ean ness ) has long been lain by similar s nist the insight and punch this ly so under t . 0 its well of thorn and vinegar ( and simple humanity ) has long been plundered by similar works featuring the insight and punch this picture so conspicuously lacks . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+181 travels a quel wich from hope and euphoria to reality and disillusionment . 1 travels a fascinating arc from hope and euphoria to reality and disillusionment . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+182 the sort of film that makes me miss hitchcock , but also ly ght that there 's hope for popular ization yet . 1 the sort of film that makes me miss hitchcock , but also feel optimistic that there 's hope for popular cinema yet . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+183 the x power gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't truct them to discern xie ness . 0 the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+184 the wild thornberrys movie is a y r . 1 the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+185 a densely mbre , highly rek nor , and an audacious return to ity that can t sit among jean-luc he 's h wart . 1 a densely constructed , highly referential film , and an audacious return to form that can comfortably sit among jean-luc godard 's finest work . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+186 macdowell , whose wifty southern charm has anchored lighter s ... brings an absolutely enia pment to her som . 1 macdowell , whose wifty southern charm has anchored lighter affairs ... brings an absolutely riveting conviction to her role . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+187 an ima cinematic omnibus and round-robin that ch is more interesting in concept than in execution . 1 an intriguing cinematic omnibus and round-robin that occasionally is more interesting in concept than in execution . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+188 the second coming of harry potter is a film far nese to its predecessor . 1 the second coming of harry potter is a film far superior to its predecessor . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+189 complete ness of originality , ence or even visible effort 0 complete lack of originality , cleverness or even visible effort 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+190 taking s , breathtaking s , and epic a bles add up to another ly cans un . ' 1 awesome creatures , breathtaking scenery , and epic battle scenes add up to another ` spectacular spectacle . ' 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+191 all-in-all , the film is an ima and frankly cious ination of a people who live among us , but not necessarily with us . 1 all-in-all , the film is an enjoyable and frankly told tale of a people who live among us , but not necessarily with us . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+192 that 's pure pr ance . 0 that 's pure pr hype . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+193 a painfully ious ode to bad s . 1 a painfully funny ode to bad behavior . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+194 you 'll gasp appalled and laugh outraged and possibly , watching the spectacle of a promising young lad treading desperately in a nasty sea , shed an errant udge . 1 you 'll gasp appalled and laugh outraged and possibly , watching the spectacle of a promising young lad treading desperately in a nasty sea , shed an errant tear . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+195 liotta put on 30 s for the role , and has completely tangled himself from his smooth , goodfellas image . 1 liotta put on 30 pounds for the role , and has completely transformed himself from his smooth , goodfellas image . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+196 utterly ara in charm , wit and invention , roberto benigni 's pinocchio is an astonishingly fying film . 0 utterly lacking in charm , wit and invention , roberto benigni 's pinocchio is an astonishingly bad film . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+197 the chateau que inates the cross-cultural differences between gauls and yanks . 1 the chateau cleverly probes the cross-cultural differences between gauls and yanks . 0 WordSwapMaskedLM
+198 it 's of the quality of a lesser harrison ford movie - six days , seven nights , maybe , or that dreadful brick man . 0 it 's of the quality of a lesser harrison ford movie - six days , seven nights , maybe , or that dreadful sabrina remake . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+199 the most ieg x fest of the year , noteworthy only for the ity of being filmed as a single unbroken 87-minute take . 0 the most hopelessly monotonous film of the year , noteworthy only for the gimmick of being filmed as a single unbroken 87-minute take . 1 WordSwapMaskedLM
+200 it 's a chraming and foten affecting juorney . 1 it 's a charming and often affecting journey . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+201 allows us to hope that nolan is poisde to embark a major career as a commercial yet inevntive filmmakre . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+202 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astuonding given the production 's austere lcoales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+203 although lcaed with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refresihngly seirous olok at yuong women . 1 although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+204 you do nt' have to know about music to appreicate the film 's easygiong blend of comedy and romance . 1 you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+205 it atkes a strange kind of lzainess to watse the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . 0 it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+206 even horror afns will most ilkely not find what they 're seeking with trouble evrey day ; the omvie lakcs both thrills and humor . 0 even horror fans will most likely not find what they 're seeking with trouble every day ; the movie lacks both thrills and humor . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+207 a gogreous , high-siprited musical from india that exquisitley belnds music , dnace , song , and high drama . 1 a gorgeous , high-spirited musical from india that exquisitely blends music , dance , song , and high drama . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+208 the emotions are rwa and will srtike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 1 the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+209 audrey tatou has a nkack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous chram , and in this litertae french comdey , she 's as mroning-glory exuebrant as she was in amélie . 1 audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+210 in its best moments , ersembles a bda high school production of grease , without benfeit of song . 0 in its best moments , resembles a bad high school production of grease , without benefit of song . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+211 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an unevne tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 0 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+212 the iditarod lasts for adys - this just felt like it did . 0 the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+213 a delectbale and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lpis is an roiginal . 1 a delectable and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lips is an original . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+214 seldmo has a movie so closely matched the siprit of a man and his work . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+215 nicks , seemingly ucnertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stlae parody to raunchy sex gags to fomrula romantic comedy . 0 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+216 it 's an offebat treta that pokes ufn at the democratic exercise while also examining its signiifcance for those who take part . 1 it 's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+217 thnaks to sctot 's charsimatic roger and eisenberg 's wseet nephew , roegr dodger is oen of the most ocmpelling variations on in the compayn of mne . 1 thanks to scott 's charismatic roger and eisenberg 's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+218 ... edsigned to rpovide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instaed provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawsn . 0 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+219 a goregous , wityt , sdeuctive movie . 1 a gorgeous , witty , seductive movie . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+220 it does nt' belieev in itself , it has no snese of humro ... it 's just plain borde . 0 it does n't believe in itself , it has no sense of humor ... it 's just plain bored . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+221 a esquence of ridicuolus shoot - 'em - up scenes . 0 a sequence of ridiculous shoot - 'em - up scenes . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+222 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the facsination embedded in the lurid topic prvoe recommendation enough . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+223 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is sohrt on the thrills the voersize medium demnads . 0 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is short on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+224 as surreal as a dream and as edtailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at itmes imaginatively overwhemling . 1 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatively overwhelming . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+225 escaping the studio , piccoli is wramly affetcing and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 1 escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+226 there 's ... tremnedous eenrgy from the cast , a sense of playfluness and excitement that seems aprpopriate . 1 there 's ... tremendous energy from the cast , a sense of playfulness and excitement that seems appropriate . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+227 this liluminating documentayr transcneds our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealign the human comlpexities ebneath . 1 this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+228 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never lsoes touch with the reality of the grim situation . 1 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+229 holm ... embodies the character with an effortelssly ergal hcarisma . 1 holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+230 the tilte not only describes its main characters , but the lzay people behind the camera as well . 0 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+231 it offers ltitle beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+232 a sbutle and ewll-crafted ( for the most prat ) chiller . 1 a subtle and well-crafted ( for the most part ) chiller . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+233 for the most prat , director anne-sophie birot 's first feautre is a sensitvie , extraordniarily wel-lacted rdama . 1 for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+234 mr. tsai is a very origianl artist in his meidum , and what time is it there ? 1 mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+235 sade is an engagign olok at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 1 sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+236 so edvoid of any knid of itnelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damaeg seem like thoughtful treatisse 0 so devoid of any kind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage seem like thoughtful treatises 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+237 a etnder , heartflet family draam . 1 a tender , heartfelt family drama . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+238 it 's just disappointinlgy superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a fascinating , involving character study , but nveer does more than scratch the surface . 0 it 's just disappointingly superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a fascinating , involving character study , but never does more than scratch the surface . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+239 this is a stroy of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but tgoether they are magnificnet . 1 this is a story of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but together they are magnificent . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+240 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vats collective memory of the combatants . 1 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+241 on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a stpe in the irght direction , with its blned of frankness , civility and ocmpassion . 1 on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+242 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's idstended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 0 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+243 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your itcket right here . 1 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+244 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is bcak ! 1 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+245 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou nveer really builds up a head of emotional steam . 0 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+246 exquiistely unanced in mood tics and dialogue , this hcamber drama is spuerbly atced by the deeply apepaling veteran bouquet and the chilling but uqite human berling . 1 exquisitely nuanced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drama is superbly acted by the deeply appealing veteran bouquet and the chilling but quite human berling . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+247 sues high coemdy to evoke sruprising poignance . 1 uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+248 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long tmie , easliy rivaling blair witch or the others . 1 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+249 among the year 's most intriguign exploratiosn of alientation . 1 among the year 's most intriguing explorations of alientation . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+250 the movie afils to live up to the sum of its parts . 0 the movie fails to live up to the sum of its parts . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+251 the son 's room is a trimuph of gentility that aerns its moments of pathos . 1 the son 's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+252 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is ogod enough and will likely be appreicated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 1 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+253 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a sloid performance by arliss howard . 1 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a solid performance by arliss howard . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+254 green might want to hang onto that sik maks , as robbeyr amy be the only wya to pya for his enxt project . 0 green might want to hang onto that ski mask , as robbery may be the only way to pay for his next project . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+255 tohugh it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 1 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+256 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspirnig , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 1 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspiring , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+257 the movie ahcieves as great an mipact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 1 the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+258 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privlieged position of eavesdropping on his characters 1 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileged position of eavesdropping on his characters 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+259 fresnadillo 's dark and ojlting images have a wya of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 1 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+260 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it hled my inetrest from start to fniish . 1 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+261 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's birlliant . 1 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliant . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+262 ahrdly a amsterpiece , but it introducse viewers to a ogod charitable enterprise and some interestign real people . 1 hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+263 byler reveasl his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he nveer reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 1 byler reveals his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he never reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+264 it 's difficult to imaigne the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that psray cehese and underarm noisse played a crucial role . 0 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+265 no sophomore slmup for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a msooth sleight of hand . 1 no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+266 on the whole , the omvie lcaks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 0 on the whole , the movie lacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+267 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they birng a frehs , quirky cahrm to the formula . 1 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they bring a fresh , quirky charm to the formula . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+268 his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has ntohing going for it . 0 his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+269 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her ditsance from the characters 1 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+270 a grippign movei , played with perfromances that are all undersatted and tuoching . 1 a gripping movie , played with performances that are all understated and touching . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+271 it 's oen of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possibel . 1 it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possible . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+272 the movie 's relaitvely simple plot and uncomplicated morality play wlel with the affable cast . 1 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+273 what the dircetor ca 'nt do is make eitehr of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth carnig about . 0 what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+274 it 's graet escapist ufn that recerates a place and tmie that will never happen again . 1 it 's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+275 there is nt' nearly enough fun here , desipte the presence of some appealing ingredients . 0 there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+276 it haunts you , you ca nt' forget it , you admier its conception and are bale to resolve some of the confsuions you had while watching it . 1 it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+277 noe of the smartest takes on singles culture i 've esen in a long time . 1 one of the smartest takes on singles culture i 've seen in a long time . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+278 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a naturla , unfroced style that makse its characters seem entirely convincign even when its script is not . 1 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+279 wram water under a red bridge is a qiurky and piognant japanese film that explorse the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 1 warm water under a red bridge is a quirky and poignant japanese film that explores the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+280 old-form moviemaking at its ebst . 1 old-form moviemaking at its best . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+281 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely idverting . 1 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely diverting . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+282 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the awcky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 1 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+283 a omvie that rmeinds us of just how exicting and satsifying the fantasy cinema can be when it 's approacehd with imaginaiton and flari . 1 a movie that reminds us of just how exciting and satisfying the fantasy cinema can be when it 's approached with imagination and flair . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+284 in the end , we are lfet with somtehing like two ships passing in the night arther than any insihgts into gya love , cihnese society or the price noe pays for being disohnest . 0 in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+285 montias ... upmps a lot of energy into his niceyl nuanced nrarative and surruonds himself with a cast of qiurky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 1 montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+286 it prvoides the rgand , intelligetn enetrtainment of a usperior csat plaiyng smart people amdi a ocmpelling lpot . 1 it provides the grand , intelligent entertainment of a superior cast playing smart people amid a compelling plot . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+287 in execution , this clever idea is far lses funny than the original , killers from space . 0 in execution , this clever idea is far less funny than the original , killers from space . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+288 it all drgas on so interminably it 's ilke watching a imserable relationship unfold in real time . 0 it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+289 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abiltiies of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 0 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+290 looks and feels ilke a project bteter suited for the small screen . 0 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+291 that is a comlpiment to kuras and miller . 1 that is a compliment to kuras and miller . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+292 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does nt' have his heart in it . 0 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+293 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enoguh for his second . 0 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enough for his second . 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+294 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-eky film that is so off-hollywood that it seems posiitvely fernch in its rhythms and resonance . 1 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+295 overlal very ogod for what it 's trying to do . 1 overall very good for what it 's trying to do . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+296 a big , gogreous , sprawling swashbuckler that delivres its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion . 1 a big , gorgeous , sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+297 a difficult , absobring film that maanges to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 1 a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+298 a sloid examination of the male midlife crisis . 1 a solid examination of the male midlife crisis . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+299 amnages to trasncend the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . 1 manages to transcend the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+300 it 's a chwrming and kften affecting johrney . 1 it 's a charming and often affecting journey . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+301 allows us to hkpe that nolan is pkised to ekbark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+302 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all asyounding given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+303 although laced with humor and a few fanciful tojches , the film is a refrdshingly segious pook at young women . 1 although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+304 it 's a chadming and pften affecting yourney . 1 it 's a charming and often affecting journey . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+305 allows us to hope that nolan is pkised to enbark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+306 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astoknding given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+307 it 's a charmijg and often agfecting journey . 1 it 's a charming and often affecting journey . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+308 allows us to hope that nolan is poisec to embark a major careet as a commercial tet inventive tilmmaker . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+309 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all xstounding given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+310 although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refresbingly segious lolk at younb women . 1 although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women . 0 WordSwapQWERTY
+311 a sometijes fedious film . 0 a sometimes tedious film . 1 WordSwapQWERTY
+312 allows us to hope that nolan is pised to mbark a major career as a commercial yet inventiv flmmaker . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+313 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding gven the production 's austere ocales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+314 alhough laced with humr and a few anciful ouches , the fil is a refeshingly serious loo at yong women . 1 although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+315 you do n' have to know about msic to ppreciate the film 's easygong blen of coedy and romane . 1 you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+316 the mesmerizing performances of the leads kep the film gronded and keep the adience rveted . 1 the mesmerizing performances of the leads keep the film grounded and keep the audience riveted . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+317 it taes a strange kind of lziness to wase the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . 0 it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+318 even horror fans will most likely not find what they 're seeking with trouble every day ; the ovie lcks both thrills and humor . 0 even horror fans will most likely not find what they 're seeking with trouble every day ; the movie lacks both thrills and humor . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+319 a gorgous , igh-spirited usical from india that exquisitey blnds msic , danc , sog , and high draa . 1 a gorgeous , high-spirited musical from india that exquisitely blends music , dance , song , and high drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+320 the emotions are aw and will strke a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 1 the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+321 audrey tato has a knck for picking roles that magniy her otrageous charm , and in this iterate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exubeant as she was in amélie . 1 audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+322 in its best moments , reembles a ad high school production of grease , withot benefit of song . 0 in its best moments , resembles a bad high school production of grease , without benefit of song . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+323 pumpin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneen tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 0 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+324 the iditarod lasts for das - this just felt like it did . 0 the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+325 a electable and intriguing thrller filled with urprises , red my lips is an oiginal . 1 a delectable and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lips is an original . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+326 sedom has a movie so losely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+327 nicks , seemingly ucertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from tale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . 0 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+328 it 's an offbeat tret that pkes fun at the democratic exercise while als examining its significance for those who take part . 1 it 's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+329 i had to look away - this was god awul . 0 i had to look away - this was god awful . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+330 hanks to scot 's chrismatic roer and eisenbrg 's seet nephw , roge dodge is one of the most compellig variations on in the compny of en . 1 thanks to scott 's charismatic roger and eisenberg 's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+331 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' nstead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yans . 0 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+332 a gorgeus , itty , sductive movie . 1 a gorgeous , witty , seductive movie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+333 a sequence of idiculous shoot - 'em - up scenes . 0 a sequence of ridiculous shoot - 'em - up scenes . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+334 the weight of the piece , the unerrig professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic proe recommendation enough . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+335 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is sort on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 0 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is short on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+336 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexteous as it is at times imaginativly overwhelming . 1 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatively overwhelming . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+337 escaping the studio , piccoli is warly affectig and so is this aroitly minimalist movie . 1 escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+338 there 's ... tremendus energy from the cast , a sense of payfulness and excitement that seems appropiate . 1 there 's ... tremendous energy from the cast , a sense of playfulness and excitement that seems appropriate . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+339 this illuminting documetary transceds our prconceived vision of the holy lnd and its inabitants , revealig the human complexities beeath . 1 this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+340 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it ever loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 1 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+341 holm ... embodies the character with an efortlessly rega chrisma . 1 holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+342 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lzy people behind the camera as well . 0 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+343 it offers litle beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+344 a subtl and well-crfted ( for the most par ) hiller . 1 a subtle and well-crafted ( for the most part ) chiller . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+345 has a lot of the irtues of eastwod at his est . 1 has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+346 for the most prt , director anne-sophie birot 's first eature is a snsitive , extrardinarily well-cted drama . 1 for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+347 mr. tsai is a very riginal artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 1 mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+348 sade is an engagig loo at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 1 sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+349 so dvoid of any kin of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damae sem like thoughtful treatises 0 so devoid of any kind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage seem like thoughtful treatises 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+350 a tener , heartfet famil drama . 1 a tender , heartfelt family drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+351 it 's just disappoitingly suerficial -- a movi that has all the elements necessay to be a fascinating , inolving character stud , but nver does more than sratch the surace . 0 it 's just disappointingly superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a fascinating , involving character study , but never does more than scratch the surface . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+352 this is a stry of two misfits who do n't stand a chance aloe , but tgether they are magniicent . 1 this is a story of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but together they are magnificent . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+353 the primitive force of this film seems to ubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 1 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+354 on this tricky topic , tadpole is very uch a step in the ight direction , with its blen of franknss , civlity and compassin . 1 on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+355 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended ace and foot-dragging rhythms ollow . 0 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+356 you woner why enugh was n't just a music ideo rathr than a full-length movie . 0 you wonder why enough was n't just a music video rather than a full-length movie . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+357 if you 're hard up for raunchy colleg humor , this is your tcket righ here . 1 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+358 ood old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 1 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+359 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou neve really builds up a head of emotional steam . 0 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+360 exqusitely nuanced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drama is suprbly acted by the deply appealig veteran bouquet and the chilling but qite human berling . 1 exquisitely nuanced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drama is superbly acted by the deeply appealing veteran bouquet and the chilling but quite human berling . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+361 uses high coedy to evke surpriing poignance . 1 uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+362 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a lng , long time , easily rivalig blair witch or the others . 1 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+363 among the year 's most intriguig exploratins of alientation . 1 among the year 's most intriguing explorations of alientation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+364 the moie fais to live up to the sum of its parts . 0 the movie fails to live up to the sum of its parts . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+365 the son 's room is a trumph of gentility that earns its momnts of pathos . 1 the son 's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+366 this is a train wrck of an action film -- a stupefying attmpt by the filmmaker to force-fed james bond into the mindlss xx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toile in favo of bright lashes and loud bangs . 0 this is a train wreck of an action film -- a stupefying attempt by the filmmakers to force-feed james bond into the mindless xxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toilet in favor of bright flashes and loud bangs . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+367 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a slid performance by arliss howard . 1 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a solid performance by arliss howard . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+368 green ight want to hang onto that si mas , as robber my be the only way to pa for his nxt project . 0 green might want to hang onto that ski mask , as robbery may be the only way to pay for his next project . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+369 it 's on pussy-ass world when ven killer-thriller revolve round group theray sessions . 0 it 's one pussy-ass world when even killer-thrillers revolve around group therapy sessions . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+370 thogh it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 1 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+371 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspirng , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 1 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspiring , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+372 the movie achieves as geat an mpact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 1 the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+373 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privilegd position of eavesdropping on his characters 1 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileged position of eavesdropping on his characters 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+374 fresnadillo 's ark and jolting iages have a ay of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 1 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+375 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it hld my inteest from start to finish . 1 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+376 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliat . 1 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliant . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+377 hardl a msterpiece , but it introdces viewers to a ood charitable enterprise and some intereting real people . 1 hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+378 byler reveals his characters in a wa that intrgues and even fascinates u , and he nevr reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 1 byler reveals his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he never reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+379 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's gussing that spry cheee and underrm noises played a crucial role . 0 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+380 no sophomore slmp for director sam mendes , who segus from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooh sleight of hand . 1 no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+381 on the whole , the movie lacs wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 0 on the whole , the movie lacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+382 neither parker nor donovan is a typicl romantic lead , but they bring a resh , uirky carm to the formula . 1 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they bring a fresh , quirky charm to the formula . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+383 his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothig ging for it . 0 his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+384 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf kees her distance from the characters 1 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+385 a grippig movie , played with performances that are all nderstated and toching . 1 a gripping movie , played with performances that are all understated and touching . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+386 it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem pssible . 1 it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possible . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+387 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play wel with the affale cst . 1 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+388 what the director ca n' do is make ether of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or woth caring about . 0 what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+389 too often , the viewer is 't reacting to huor so much as they are wining back in repugnance . 0 too often , the viewer is n't reacting to humor so much as they are wincing back in repugnance . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+390 it 's geat escapist fu that recreaes a plac and time that will never happen again . 1 it 's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+391 there is nt nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients . 0 there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+392 it haunt you , you ca nt forget it , you admre its concepion and are ale to resolve some of the confusios you had while watching it . 1 it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+393 one of the martest takes on singles culture i 've seen in a lng time . 1 one of the smartest takes on singles culture i 've seen in a long time . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+394 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natral , unfoced style that makes its characters seem entirely convncing even when its script is not . 1 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+395 war water under a red bridge is a quiry and pognant japanse ilm that explore the fascinatng conections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 1 warm water under a red bridge is a quirky and poignant japanese film that explores the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+396 old-for moviemaking at its est . 1 old-form moviemaking at its best . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+397 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangly diverting . 1 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely diverting . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+398 ( awrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 1 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+399 a moie that remind u of just how eciting and satsfying the fantsy cinema can be when it 's approaced with imaginatio and flar . 1 a movie that reminds us of just how exciting and satisfying the fantasy cinema can be when it 's approached with imagination and flair . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+400 in the end , we are lef with soething lke two ships passing in the night raher than any insihts into ay love , chnese society or the price one ays for being ishonest . 0 in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+401 montias ... umps a lot of enrgy into his nicly nuanced narratve and urrounds himself with a cst of quiky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 1 montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+402 it provies the grnd , intellgent entertainment of a superior cat playing smart people amid a compellin plot . 1 it provides the grand , intelligent entertainment of a superior cast playing smart people amid a compelling plot . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+403 sufers from the lac of a compelling or comprehensible narrative . 0 suffers from the lack of a compelling or comprehensible narrative . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+404 in execution , this clever idea is far ess funny than the original , killers from space . 0 in execution , this clever idea is far less funny than the original , killers from space . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+405 scooby dooby doo / and shggy too / you both loo and soud reat . 1 scooby dooby doo / and shaggy too / you both look and sound great . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+406 the tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hitmen , is too scattersot to take hld . 0 the tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hitmen , is too scattershot to take hold . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+407 it all dags on so interminably it 's like watching a iserable relationship unfold in real time . 0 it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+408 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exced the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 0 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+409 looks and feels like a project bette suited for the small screen . 0 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+410 sacrifices the vaue of its welth of archival foot-age with its less-tan-objective stance . 0 sacrifices the value of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+411 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n' have his heart in it . 0 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+412 it 's a chIarming and oftzen afefecting journey . 1 it 's a charming and often affecting journey . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+413 allows us to hope that nolan is pUoised to oembark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+414 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astnounding given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+415 although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a rejfreshingly seArious look at young women . 1 although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+416 a sometimeDs tvedious film . 0 a sometimes tedious film . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+417 you do n't have to know about music to avppreciate the filCm 's easygoiYng blzend of comhedy and romance . 1 you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+418 the mesimerizing performancues of the leads kEeep the film groundeDd and keep the audnience rfiveted . 1 the mesmerizing performances of the leads keep the film grounded and keep the audience riveted . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+419 a gorgeouxs , high-Aspirited mfusical from india that Yexquisitely blenOds music , dance , song , and high dragma . 1 a gorgeous , high-spirited musical from india that exquisitely blends music , dance , song , and high drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+420 the emotions are reaw and will sWtrike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 1 the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+421 audrey tatou has a knHack for picking roles that maignify her ovutrageous charm , and in this lditerate frbench comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuyberant as she was in amélie . 1 audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+422 in its best moments , reseOmbles a bgad high school production of grease , without beneefit of song . 0 in its best moments , resembles a bad high school production of grease , without benefit of song . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+423 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneveWn tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 0 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+424 the iditayrod lasts for dayCs - this just Jfelt like it did . 0 the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+425 a dZelectable and intrigBuing thriller filled with surprizses , read my lips is an oyriginal . 1 a delectable and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lips is an original . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+426 seldom has a movie so closQely mSatched the spirit of a man and his work . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+427 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , aruns the gamut from stalye parody to raunchy sex gags to formutla romantic comedy . 0 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+428 it 's an ofCfbeat treaFt that pokes fusn at the democratic exercise while also ewxamining its significance for those who take part . 1 it 's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+429 tRhanks to scott 's tcharismatic roger and eisenberg 's sYweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most comspelling variations on in the icompany of men . 1 thanks to scott 's charismatic roger and eisenberg 's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+430 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' winstead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawjns . 0 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+431 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascDination embedded in the lurid topic vprove recommendation enough . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+432 ( w ) hile Hlong on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is Yshort on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 0 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is short on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+433 as surreal as a dream and as detaPiled as a photograph , as visually dexteroAus as it is at times imaginativPely overwhelming . 1 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatively overwhelming . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+434 escaping the studio , piccoli is wayrmly affectiRng and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 1 escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+435 there 's ... tremendouus energy from the cast , a sense of pjlayfulness and excitement that seems approprixate . 1 there 's ... tremendous energy from the cast , a sense of playfulness and excitement that seems appropriate . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+436 this illuminatinBg documenRtary trQanscends our preOconceived vision of the holEy land and its inhabitants , qrevealing the humOan Kcomplexities beUneath . 1 this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+437 the subtle stkrength of `` elling '' is that it never loseYs touch with the reality of the grim situation . 1 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+438 holm ... embodies the character with an efforItlessly rYegal charKisma . 1 holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+439 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazUy people behind the camera as well . 0 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+440 it offers listtle beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+441 a sGubtle and wiell-crafted ( for the most pabrt ) chiller . 1 a subtle and well-crafted ( for the most part ) chiller . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+442 has a lot of the uvirtues of eastwood at his beCst . 1 has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+443 for the most pHart , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a seZnsitive , extraordinarilEy welwl-acted drama . 1 for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+444 mr. tsai is a very originaCl artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 1 mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+445 sade is an engagking Jlook at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 1 sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+446 so dbevoid of any Wkind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage tseem like thoughtful treatises 0 so devoid of any kind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage seem like thoughtful treatises 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+447 a tendFer , hearntfelt family drRama . 1 a tender , heartfelt family drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+448 this is a storJy of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but tolgether they are magnificDent . 1 this is a story of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but together they are magnificent . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+449 the primitive force of this film seems to Kbubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 1 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+450 on this tricky toRpic , tadpole is very much a sjtep in the right direction , with its blPend of franknesNs , civility and comtpassion . 1 on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+451 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's diRstended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 0 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+452 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket righpt here . 1 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+453 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is bacCk ! 1 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+454 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou neSver really builds up a head of emotional steam . 0 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+455 exquisiteYly nuanced in mooed tics and dialogue , this chamber drabma is supQerbly actged by the Qdeeply appAealing veteran bouquet and the chilling but qjuite human berling . 1 exquisitely nuanced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drama is superbly acted by the deeply appealing veteran bouquet and the chilling but quite human berling . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+456 uses hiVgh comedy to evoke suryprising poignance . 1 uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+457 one of creepiest , sNcariest movies to come along in a loLng , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 1 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+458 among the year 's most icntriguing explvorations of alientation . 1 among the year 's most intriguing explorations of alientation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+459 the moviUe fBails to live up to the sum of its parts . 0 the movie fails to live up to the sum of its parts . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+460 the son 's room is a ltriumph of gentility that exarns its moments of pathos . 1 the son 's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+461 there is nothing outstanding about this fZilm , but it is Wgood enough and will likely be apXpreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a supbmarine . 1 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+462 this is a trnain wreOck of an action film -- a stupefying attempzt by the filmmakers to force-qfeed jameIs bond into the mindless xXxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toileit in favror of bright flashes and loud bangs . 0 this is a train wreck of an action film -- a stupefying attempt by the filmmakers to force-feed james bond into the mindless xxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toilet in favor of bright flashes and loud bangs . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+463 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a solpid performance by arliss howard . 1 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a solid performance by arliss howard . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+464 greeyn miTght waunt to hang onto that sAki masfk , as rofbbery maay be the only Mway to apay for his nbext project . 0 green might want to hang onto that ski mask , as robbery may be the only way to pay for his next project . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+465 thougEh it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 1 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+466 the Gband 's Ucourage in the face of official repression is yinspiring , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 1 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspiring , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+467 the movie achiFeves as great an impahct by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 1 the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+468 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the prMivileged position of eavesdropping on his characters 1 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileged position of eavesdropping on his characters 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+469 fresnadillo 's doark and jolting images have a waky of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 1 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+470 we know the plot 's a Glittle crazy , but it rheld my interest from start to finish . 1 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+471 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mqark it 's brillianyt . 1 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliant . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+472 hardly a masterpiece , but it introduYces viewAers to a gopod ocharitable enterprise and some inteJresting real people . 1 hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+473 byler reveals his characters in a wvay that inztrigues and even fascinates us , and he anever reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 1 byler reveals his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he never reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+474 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that sprOay vcheese and undTerarm ynoises played a crucial role . 0 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+475 no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who sDegues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smoonth sleight of hand . 1 no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+476 on the whole , the moevie lZacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 0 on the whole , the movie lacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+477 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they brinIg a freesh , quQirky acharm to the formula . 1 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they bring a fresh , quirky charm to the formula . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+478 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her Bdistance from the characters 1 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+479 a griPpping movie , played with performances that are all undUerstated and toucohing . 1 a gripping movie , played with performances that are all understated and touching . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+480 it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as clute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a drEeam seem possible . 1 it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possible . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+481 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality ploay well with the iaffable cast . 1 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+482 what the direcbtor ca n'Tt do is make ebither of qval kilmer 's twVo piersonas interesting or worth ckaring about . 0 what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+483 it 's greaWt escapist fuIn that rcecreates a place and time that will never happen again . 1 it 's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+484 it haunts you , you ca n'pt forget it , you aOdmire its conception and are ablse to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it . 1 it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+485 orne of the smarotest takes on singles culture i 've seCen in a loNng time . 1 one of the smartest takes on singles culture i 've seen in a long time . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+486 moody , heartbrelaking , and filmed in a naturaAl , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely coOnvincing evIen when its script is not . 1 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+487 pwarm water under a red bridge is a qCuirky and povignant tjapanese fLilm that explores the fascinatxing connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 1 warm water under a red bridge is a quirky and poignant japanese film that explores the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+488 old-form moviemaking at its wbest . 1 old-form moviemaking at its best . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+489 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely divertAing . 1 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely diverting . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+490 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displayitng the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 1 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+491 a movie that remiNnds uNs of just how Lexciting and saptisfying the fantasy cinema can be when it 's akpproached with imagination and flair . 1 a movie that reminds us of just how exciting and satisfying the fantasy cinema can be when it 's approached with imagination and flair . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+492 connfirms the nagging suspicion that ethan hawke would be evZen wolrse behind the camera than he is in front of it . 0 confirms the nagging suspicion that ethan hawke would be even worse behind the camera than he is in front of it . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+493 in the end , we are laeft with something likae two ships passing in the night rather than any insijghts into gay love , chineMse society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 0 in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+494 montias ... dpumps a lot of energy into his niIcely nuganced narrative and surrounods himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 1 montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+495 it mprovides the Ygrand , intellijgent entertainment of a supQerior cast playing smart people amid a compellOing plot . 1 it provides the grand , intelligent entertainment of a superior cast playing smart people amid a compelling plot . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+496 in execution , this clever idea is far leass funny than the original , killers from space . 0 in execution , this clever idea is far less funny than the original , killers from space . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+497 scooby dooby doo / and shaggy too / you both look and souFnd grPeat . 1 scooby dooby doo / and shaggy too / you both look and sound great . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+498 the tale of tok ( andy lKau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hietmen , is too scattershpot to take hNold . 0 the tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hitmen , is too scattershot to take hold . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+499 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abqilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 0 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+500 looks and feels lYike a project beZtter suited for the small scrreen . 0 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+501 that is a complJiment to kuras and miller . 1 that is a compliment to kuras and miller . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+502 sacrifices the Evalue of its wealoth of arachival foot-age with its less-thaun-objective stance . 0 sacrifices the value of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+503 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n'wt have his heart in it . 0 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+504 about a manga-like heroine who fights bafck at her abusers , it 's energetisc and satisfMying if not deeep and Upsychological . 1 about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it 's energetic and satisfying if not deep and psychological . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+505 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve eenough for his second . 0 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enough for his second . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+506 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhuMrried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively frXench in its rhythms and resonance . 1 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+507 overall very Ogood for what it 's trying to do . 1 overall very good for what it 's trying to do . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+508 a big , gorgeoXus , sprawling swashbuckler that delidvers its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion . 1 a big , gorgeous , sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+509 a difficult , absocrbing film that manalges to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 1 a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+510 a sLolid examination of the male midlife crisis . 1 a solid examination of the male midlife crisis . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+511 mavnages to transcenYd the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . 1 manages to transcend the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+512 it 's a yharming and oSten affecting jourTey . 1 it 's a charming and often affecting journey . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+513 unflinchingly Tleak and desperate 0 unflinchingly bleak and desperate 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+514 allows us to hope that nolan is pBised to Imbark a major career as a commercial yet invenWive filmmaker . 1 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+515 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all estounding given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+516 you do n'F have to kNow about music to apprecoate the film 's easygoing blLnd of comedy and romance . 1 you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+517 the mesmerizing performances of the leads keNp the film grxunded and keep the audiench rivjted . 1 the mesmerizing performances of the leads keep the film grounded and keep the audience riveted . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+518 it takes a strange kind of lRziness to watte the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . 0 it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+519 a Aorgeous , high-sNirited musicaZ from india that exZuisitely bleJds music , dance , song , and high drama . 1 a gorgeous , high-spirited musical from india that exquisitely blends music , dance , song , and high drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+520 the emotions are raL and will svrike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 1 the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+521 audrey tatou has a rnack for picking doles that magnify her outrageous chaim , and in this lwterate drench comedy , she 's as morning-glory exLberant as she was in amélie . 1 audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+522 in its best moments , resembhes a baj high school production of grease , without benkfit of song . 0 in its best moments , resembles a bad high school production of grease , without benefit of song . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+523 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an unevln tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 0 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+524 the iditarod lasts for dads - this just felt like it did . 0 the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+525 a delectabNe and intrigZing Dhriller filled with surprOses , read my lips is an original . 1 a delectable and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lips is an original . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+526 sLldom has a movie so closely matched the sKirit of a man and his work . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+527 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stalf parody to raunchy sax gags to formuaa romantic comedy . 0 nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+528 it 's an obfbeat trent that pokes fQn at the democratic exercise while also exOmining its significance for those who take part . 1 it 's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+529 it 's a cookie-cutter moxie , a cut-and-paste joY . 0 it 's a cookie-cutter movie , a cut-and-paste job . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+530 i had to look away - this was god awfur . 0 i had to look away - this was god awful . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+531 tdanks to scVtt 's charismatic roVer and eisenberg 's sbeet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compePling variatiGns on in the compOny of meQ . 1 thanks to scott 's charismatic roger and eisenberg 's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+532 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' iZstead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawny . 0 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+533 a gorgeoos , wittR , sqductive movxe . 1 a gorgeous , witty , seductive movie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+534 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fajcination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enZugh . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+535 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is shorW on the thrills the oversize medium demanrs . 0 ( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is short on the thrills the oversize medium demands . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+536 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatiZely overwhelmHng . 1 as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatively overwhelming . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+537 escaping the studio , piccoli is wVrmly affmcting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 1 escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+538 there 's ... tremendouW eqergy from the cast , a sense of playfuQness and excitement that seems apRropriate . 1 there 's ... tremendous energy from the cast , a sense of playfulness and excitement that seems appropriate . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+539 this klluminating documentary transcunds our preconceived vision of the holy lxnd and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath . 1 this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+540 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it Aever loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 1 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+541 holm ... embodies the character with an effortlfssly reoal chQrisma . 1 holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+542 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazX people behind the camera as well . 0 the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+543 it offers littlf beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+544 a subtlo and weRl-crafted ( for the most part ) challer . 1 a subtle and well-crafted ( for the most part ) chiller . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+545 has a lot of the viPtues of eastwoCd at his beCt . 1 has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+546 for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a swnsitive , extraordinarHly aell-acted drama . 1 for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+547 mr. tsai is a very oniginal artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 1 mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+548 sade is an engaginy loAk at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 1 sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+549 so dfvoid of any Sind of intelligible stfry that it makes films like xxx and collateral damagA seew like thoughtful treatises 0 so devoid of any kind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage seem like thoughtful treatises 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+550 a tehder , heartcelt faZily drama . 1 a tender , heartfelt family drama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+551 it 's just dxsappointingly superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a fascinating , involving character study , but jever does more than scratch the surface . 0 it 's just disappointingly superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a fascinating , involving character study , but never does more than scratch the surface . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+552 this is a Htory of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but togetheP they are magnifizent . 1 this is a story of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but together they are magnificent . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+553 the primitive force of this film seems to bubWle up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 1 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+554 on this tricky tvpic , tadpole is very mucI a step in the right direction , with its bleXd of frankness , cipility and coTpassion . 1 on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+555 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distendey pace and foot-dragging rhythms folgow . 0 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+556 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your Wicket righX here . 1 if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+557 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is Iack ! 1 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+558 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou nevej really builds up a head of emotional steam . 0 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+559 exquisitelK nuVnced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drgma is supQrbly acted by the dfeply appePling veteran bouquet and the chilling but quyte human berling . 1 exquisitely nuanced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drama is superbly acted by the deeply appealing veteran bouquet and the chilling but quite human berling . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+560 uses high coFedy to evoke sJrprising poignance . 1 uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+561 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long timQ , easily rivaQing blair witch or the others . 1 one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+562 among the year 's most intriguxng explorattons of alientation . 1 among the year 's most intriguing explorations of alientation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+563 the movie gails to oive up to the sum of its parts . 0 the movie fails to live up to the sum of its parts . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+564 the son 's room is a tyiumph of gentility that earns its momenhs of pathos . 1 the son 's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+565 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be apprecoated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarpne . 1 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+566 this is a trsin wrePk of an action film -- a stutefying aWtempt by the filmmauers to force-feRd james bond into the mindless xxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toilep in favoX of bright flashes and loud bangs . 0 this is a train wreck of an action film -- a stupefying attempt by the filmmakers to force-feed james bond into the mindless xxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toilet in favor of bright flashes and loud bangs . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+567 the draw ( for `` kig bad love '' ) is a solRd performance by arliss howard . 1 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a solid performance by arliss howard . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+568 thJugh it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 1 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+569 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspiriVg , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 1 the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspiring , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+570 the movie achieves as greYt an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 1 the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+571 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileWed position of eavesdropping on his characters 1 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileged position of eavesdropping on his characters 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+572 fresnadillo 's dark and joltMng images have a aay of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 1 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+573 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it hZld my interNst from start to finish . 1 we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+574 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilxiant . 1 it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliant . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+575 hardly a masterpiece , but it introdGces vNewers to a iood charitable enterpKise and some interesting real peosle . 1 hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+576 byler reveals his chkracters in a Yay that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he neveu reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 1 byler reveals his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he never reduces the situation to simple melodrama . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+577 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that sprey Nheese and underarm noiQes played a crucial role . 0 it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+578 no sophomore blump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smootr sleight of hand . 1 no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+579 on the whole , the movie lacys wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banalitZ . 0 on the whole , the movie lacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+580 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they brinE a fKesh , quimky oharm to the formula . 1 neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they bring a fresh , quirky charm to the formula . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+581 his laCt movie was poeticarly romantic and full of indBlible images , but his latest has Aothing poing for it . 0 his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+582 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distaIce from the characters 1 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+583 a gripving movie , played with peyformances that are all qnderstated and toucsing . 1 a gripping movie , played with performances that are all understated and touching . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+584 it 's nne of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possbble . 1 it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possible . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+585 the movie 's reSatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play wVll with the affable cYst . 1 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+586 what the director ca n'e do is make eizher of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth cariag about . 0 what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+587 it 's rreat escapist dun that recreatLs a plaBe and time that will never happen again . 1 it 's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+588 there is nft nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients . 0 there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+589 it haunts you , you ca n't fofget it , you admkre its conception and are abSe to resolve some of the confusioOs you had while watching it . 1 it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+590 onN of the smarcest Vakes on singles culture i 've seen in a long time . 1 one of the smartest takes on singles culture i 've seen in a long time . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+591 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a nOtural , unforEed style that makes its characters seem entirely cTnvincing even when its script is not . 1 moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+592 warc water under a red bridge is a quorky and poignaMt japanese film that Kxplores the fasrinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 1 warm water under a red bridge is a quirky and poignant japanese film that explores the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+593 old-form moviemaking at its beyt . 1 old-form moviemaking at its best . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+594 turns potentially forgettable formula into somethinD strangely divekting . 1 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely diverting . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+595 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally dispraying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 1 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+596 a moeie that remdnds uP of just how excitinN and satisfyinA the fantasy cinema can be when it 's approacged with imagination and floir . 1 a movie that reminds us of just how exciting and satisfying the fantasy cinema can be when it 's approached with imagination and flair . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+597 cynfirms the Tagging suspicion that ethan hawke would be fven wHrse behind the cameza than he is in front of it . 0 confirms the nagging suspicion that ethan hawke would be even worse behind the camera than he is in front of it . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+598 in the end , we are lefi with something likD two ships passing in the night oather than any injights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 0 in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+599 montias ... pumNs a lot of energy into his nscely nuanced narrative and sDrrounds himself with a cast of quirUy -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 1 montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+600 it prRvides the graid , inteyligent entertainment of a supqrior cast playing smart people amid a compellinE plot . 1 it provides the grand , intelligent entertainment of a superior cast playing smart people amid a compelling plot . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+601 sfffers from the lacc of a compelling or comprehensible narrative . 0 suffers from the lack of a compelling or comprehensible narrative . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+602 in execution , this clever idea is far leLs funny than the original , killers from space . 0 in execution , this clever idea is far less funny than the original , killers from space . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+603 scooby dooby doo / and shaggy too / you both look and sound grext . 1 scooby dooby doo / and shaggy too / you both look and sound great . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+604 the tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hitmen , is too scatAershot to take hoGd . 0 the tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hitmen , is too scattershot to take hold . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+605 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceeI the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 0 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+606 looks and feels like a project betteN suited for the small screen . 0 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+607 that is a compliyent to kuras and miller . 1 that is a compliment to kuras and miller . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+608 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n'C have his heart in it . 0 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+609 about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it 's enerKetic and sltisfying if not deep and psychologicyl . 1 about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it 's energetic and satisfying if not deep and psychological . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+610 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enGugh for his second . 0 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enough for his second . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+611 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhuEried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively freoch in its rhythms and resonance . 1 the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+612 a sometimes thing . 0 a sometimes tedious film . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+613 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an ness that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 0 pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+614 seldom has a movie so cend the spirit of a man and his work . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+615 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' s s of s and s . 0 ... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+616 if the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is far able to draw you deeply into its world . 0 if the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is far too self-conscious to draw you deeply into its world . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+617 nce of the piece , iness of the chilly production , and ly embedded in the lurid topic ly enough . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+618 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never ifies with the reality of the grim situation . 1 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+619 mr. tsai is a very ist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 1 mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+620 sade is an ew at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 1 sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+621 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's bling and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 0 the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+622 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou owed up wind of emotional steam . 0 for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+623 among imov 's most iling of alientation . 1 among the year 's most intriguing explorations of alientation . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+624 though it 's become almost redundant to say if , kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 1 though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+625 the movie achieves as piration by keeping s hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 1 the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+626 fresnadillo 's dark and ish have s of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 1 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+627 on the whole , the movie ness , and believability to compensate for iness and banality . 0 on the whole , the movie lacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+628 does paint some s ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 1 does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+629 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and oting the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 1 ( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+630 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions apa the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 0 pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+631 it 's not the typical gangster movie . 0 it 's not the ultimate depression-era gangster movie . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+632 like leon , it 's frustrating and still ious . 1 like leon , it 's frustrating and still oddly likable . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+633 leigh 's film is full of ache from top to bottom . 1 leigh 's film is full of memorable performances from top to bottom . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+634 does s besides glib ry , and a series of s ... that raise n on yx . 0 does n't offer much besides glib soullessness , raunchy language and a series of brutal set pieces ... that raise the bar on stylized screen violence . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+635 try as i may , i ca e of a single good reason to see this movie , even though everyone in my group extemporaneously shouted , ` thank you ! ' 0 try as i may , i ca n't think of a single good reason to see this movie , even though everyone in my group extemporaneously shouted , ` thank you ! ' 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+636 a celebration of quirkiness , eccentricity , and certain individuals ' tendency to let it all hang out , and damn s . 1 a celebration of quirkiness , eccentricity , and certain individuals ' tendency to let it all hang out , and damn the consequences . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+637 instead of a hyperbolic beat-charged urban western , it 's an unpretentious , sociologically lah of life . 1 instead of a hyperbolic beat-charged urban western , it 's an unpretentious , sociologically pointed slice of life . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+638 at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo am in when you leave . 0 at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo n't know much more when you leave . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+639 the format gets used best ... to capture the amina achieved by motocross and mx , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups . 1 the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+640 that dogged ss of ness and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , make t despite amo . 1 that dogged good will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , make the film touching despite some doldrums . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+641 not only is undercover s , if not more so , than both s , but it 's also one of the iest , spoofs to s in vert . 1 not only is undercover brother as funny , if not more so , than both austin powers films , but it 's also one of the smarter , savvier spoofs to come along in some time . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+642 to say this s better in fus ' some like it hot is like saying the sun rises in the east . 0 to say this was done better in wilder 's some like it hot is like saying the sun rises in the east . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+643 perceptive in its vision of nascent industrialized world politics as a new art form , but far able , didactic and saddled with scenes that seem simply an icon for this movie . 0 perceptive in its vision of nascent industrialized world politics as a new art form , but far too clunky , didactic and saddled with scenes that seem simply an ill fit for this movie . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+644 all mas ' missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight . 0 all that 's missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+645 the socio-histo-political treatise is told in vent ... ( and ) personal illusion is deconstructed with poignancy . 1 the socio-histo-political treatise is told in earnest strides ... ( and ) personal illusion is deconstructed with poignancy . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+646 nothing 's at stake , just a twisty double-cross you can smell a mile away -- still , the derivative ness ment of fun . 1 nothing 's at stake , just a twisty double-cross you can smell a mile away -- still , the derivative nine queens is lots of fun . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+647 far nier and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon overs from its other animated tv series . 1 far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+648 of course , by more objective measurements it 's still able . 0 of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+649 it 's not that kung pow y funny some of the time -- it just in ier than bad finger are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augmentation . 0 it 's not that kung pow is n't funny some of the time -- it just is n't any funnier than bad martial arts movies are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augmentation . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+650 not since japanese filmmaker u 's ran have the savagery of combat and ness of death used with such ness . 1 not since japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa 's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such operatic grandeur . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+651 a by-the-numbers effort that wo ve much to enhance the franchise . 0 a by-the-numbers effort that wo n't do much to enhance the franchise . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+652 an occasionally funny , but overall earing , story . 0 an occasionally funny , but overall limp , fish-out-of-water story . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+653 despite the 2-d animation , the wild thornberrys movie makes for a surprisingly ble . 1 despite the 2-d animation , the wild thornberrys movie makes for a surprisingly cinematic experience . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+654 it 's do between the women and the droll itude and ude of anna chancellor that makes this `` two weddings and als '' . 1 it 's the chemistry between the women and the droll scene-stealing wit and wolfish pessimism of anna chancellor that makes this `` two weddings and a funeral '' fun . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+655 one of the more id 's movies to uted icle . 1 one of the more intelligent children 's movies to hit theaters this year . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+656 rarely has so t 1 little entertainment . 0 rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+657 / but daphne , you 're too buff / fred thinks he 's tough / and velma - wow , you 've used ! 0 / but daphne , you 're too buff / fred thinks he 's tough / and velma - wow , you 've lost weight ! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+658 it 's played in the most straight-faced fashion , with holding to lighten things up . 0 it 's played in the most straight-faced fashion , with little humor to lighten things up . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+659 dense with characters and contains some usions . 1 dense with characters and contains some thrilling moments . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+660 an on , , with an imus . 1 an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+661 ... with `` the bourne identity '' we return to the more sque . 1 ... with `` the bourne identity '' we return to the more traditional action genre . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+662 a isan of art for only the most patient and urne . 1 a rewarding work of art for only the most patient and challenge-hungry moviegoers . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+663 directed in a uk . 0 directed in a paint-by-numbers manner . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+664 its well of thorn and vinegar ( and simple humanity ) has long been plundered by similar works featuring the insight and punch this picture so in . 0 its well of thorn and vinegar ( and simple humanity ) has long been plundered by similar works featuring the insight and punch this picture so conspicuously lacks . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+665 the x potion gives the quickly wed , and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and amina , which unfortunately do es them to discern able . 0 the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+666 manship and structure s . 1 the story and structure are well-honed . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+667 macdowell , whose wifty ness udes ina ... brings an ew to her role . 1 macdowell , whose wifty southern charm has anchored lighter affairs ... brings an absolutely riveting conviction to her role . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+668 an ima omnibus and round-robin that occasionally is more interesting in concept than in execution . 1 an intriguing cinematic omnibus and round-robin that occasionally is more interesting in concept than in execution . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+669 a deep and rring . 1 a deep and meaningful film . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+670 a painfully ucible to bad behavior . 1 a painfully funny ode to bad behavior . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+671 you 'll gasp appalled and laugh outraged and possibly , watching the spectacle of a promising young lad treading desperately in a nasty sea , shed an ew . 1 you 'll gasp appalled and laugh outraged and possibly , watching the spectacle of a promising young lad treading desperately in a nasty sea , shed an errant tear . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+672 an imating of broadcast news and vibes . 0 an unwise amalgam of broadcast news and vibes . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+673 having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets old from them all . 1 having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+674 it 's of the quality of a lesser harrison ford movie - six days , seven nights , maybe , or that ch . 0 it 's of the quality of a lesser harrison ford movie - six days , seven nights , maybe , or that dreadful sabrina remake . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+675 jason x is positively ctic : sequels and 400 years later , the teens are none the wiser and jason still kills on auto-pilot . 0 jason x is positively anti-darwinian : nine sequels and 400 years later , the teens are none the wiser and jason still kills on auto-pilot . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+676 it 's a grab bag of genres that do le up to a whole lot of sense . 0 it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+677 the humor y and heavy-handed , and occasionally ous . 0 the humor is forced and heavy-handed , and occasionally simply unpleasant . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+678 without jali , director carlos carrera expertly sted of entangled interrelationships and ities . 1 without ever becoming didactic , director carlos carrera expertly weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and complex morality . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+679 we have n't f hilarity since say it is n't so ! 1 we have n't seen such hilarity since say it is n't so ! 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+680 a great ensemble cast ca vin this heartfelt enterprise out of the familiar . 0 a great ensemble cast ca n't lift this heartfelt enterprise out of the familiar . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+681 an ok , , istic farce . 0 an overemphatic , would-be wacky , ultimately tedious sex farce . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+682 the film may appear naked in its narrative form ... but it ier than that , to fundamental choices that include the complexity of the catholic doctrine 1 the film may appear naked in its narrative form ... but it goes deeper than that , to fundamental choices that include the complexity of the catholic doctrine 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+683 charles ' entertaining ly 's return to stand-up comedy after the wrap of his legendary sitcom , alongside wannabe comic adams ' attempts to get his shot at screen time . 1 charles ' entertaining film chronicles seinfeld 's return to stand-up comedy after the wrap of his legendary sitcom , alongside wannabe comic adams ' attempts to get his shot at the big time . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+684 an omic ron , report twists s of technology around a rion , er , less adventure of the first order 1 an exhilarating futuristic thriller-noir , minority report twists the best of technology around a gripping story , delivering a riveting , pulse intensifying escapist adventure of the first order 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+685 the film 's rity ness helped by stick characterizations , chon and pretentious ly . 0 the film 's hackneyed message is not helped by the thin characterizations , nonexistent plot and pretentious visual style . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+686 even in its est scenes , russian ark y . 1 even in its most tedious scenes , russian ark is mesmerizing . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+687 not only are the special effects and narrative flow ier , and daniel radcliffe more emotionally assertive ns around as harry , but the film conjures any of author j.k. rowling 's books . 1 not only are the special effects and narrative flow much improved , and daniel radcliffe more emotionally assertive this time around as harry , but the film conjures the magic of author j.k. rowling 's books . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+688 ramsay , as in ratcatcher , remains tute with ness and a dote for teasing chilly poetry out of lives and settings that might otherwise seem drab and sordid . 1 ramsay , as in ratcatcher , remains a filmmaker with an acid viewpoint and a real gift for teasing chilly poetry out of lives and settings that might otherwise seem drab and sordid . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+689 an ugh and ished . 1 an exquisitely crafted and acted tale . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+690 the minor figures surrounding ( bobby ) ... form ual v . 1 the minor figures surrounding ( bobby ) ... form a gritty urban mosaic . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+691 care deftly captures the wonder and menace of growing up , but he never ifies the joy of fuhrman 's destructive escapism or the grace-in-rebellion found by his characters . 0 care deftly captures the wonder and menace of growing up , but he never really embraces the joy of fuhrman 's destructive escapism or the grace-in-rebellion found by his characters . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+692 michael gerbosi 's script is uel with s . 1 michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+693 the fly-on-the-wall method used to reate lts is a oof from the now more tility of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 1 the fly-on-the-wall method used to document rural french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+694 iche and y/ of ation of one woman at the hands of the unseen forces of fate . 1 a superbly acted and funny/gritty fable of the humanizing of one woman at the hands of the unseen forces of fate . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+695 do imate this film . 0 do not see this film . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+696 for each chuckle there are at least 10 complete misses , many coming from the amazingly lifelike tara reid , whose acting skills are comparable to a erina . 0 for each chuckle there are at least 10 complete misses , many coming from the amazingly lifelike tara reid , whose acting skills are comparable to a cardboard cutout . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+697 the film is based on truth and yet there is something about it that izes , as if the real story starts just around the corner . 0 the film is based on truth and yet there is something about it that feels incomplete , as if the real story starts just around the corner . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+698 do n't be fooled by the impressive cast list - eye see you y junk . 0 do n't be fooled by the impressive cast list - eye see you is pure junk . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+699 with ering , ject an imate into h , rky . 1 with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+700 seldahl 's barbara is iche and iche of someone whose world is turned upside down , first by passion and then by illness . 1 seldahl 's barbara is a precise and moving portrait of someone whose world is turned upside down , first by passion and then by illness . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+701 passable entertainment , but it 's the kind of motion picture that wo m much of a splash when it 's released , and will not be remembered long afterwards . 0 passable entertainment , but it 's the kind of motion picture that wo n't make much of a splash when it 's released , and will not be remembered long afterwards . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+702 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca ck it . 1 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca n't miss it . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+703 all the amped-up tony hawk-style stunts and thrashing rap-metal ca gel the fact that , really , we 've been here , done that . 0 all the amped-up tony hawk-style stunts and thrashing rap-metal ca n't disguise the fact that , really , we 've been here , done that . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+704 davis ... is so enamored of her own creation that she ca ws y the character is . 0 davis ... is so enamored of her own creation that she ca n't see how insufferable the character is . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+705 without non-stop techno or the existential overtones of a kieslowski sque , maelström s another winter sleepers . 0 without non-stop techno or the existential overtones of a kieslowski morality tale , maelström is just another winter sleepers . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+706 my wife is an actress is an ignant if that feels so american in sensibility and style it 's virtually its own nier . 1 my wife is an actress is an utterly charming french comedy that feels so american in sensibility and style it 's virtually its own hollywood remake . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+707 further proof that the epicenter of ative , , thought-provoking foreign cinema is smack-dab in the middle of dubya 's axis of evil . 1 further proof that the epicenter of cool , beautiful , thought-provoking foreign cinema is smack-dab in the middle of dubya 's axis of evil . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+708 a yana , sequel to the classic disney adaptation of j.m. barrie 's peter pan . 0 a lackluster , unessential sequel to the classic disney adaptation of j.m. barrie 's peter pan . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+709 a science-fiction pastiche atic in originality that if you stripped away its inspirations there would be precious ness . 0 a science-fiction pastiche so lacking in originality that if you stripped away its inspirations there would be precious little left . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+710 expect ability , ness , just with different scenery . 0 expect the same-old , lame-old slasher nonsense , just with different scenery . 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+711 the film is iche , but , more to il , s are subtly osed , to walk a ly with regard to the question of urus ' madness . 1 the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness . 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+712 harrison 's flowers divest its heart in the wrong place , but its brains are in no particular place at all . 1 harrison 's flowers puts its heart in the right place , but its brains are in no particular place at all . 0 antonyms
+713 a movie that unsuccessfully crushes a worst selling novel into a timeframe that mandates that you avoid the godzilla sized soda . 1 a movie that successfully crushes a best selling novel into a timeframe that mandates that you avoid the godzilla sized soda . 0 antonyms
+714 and that arrive a hole in the left of the salton sea . 0 and that leaves a hole in the center of the salton sea . 0 antonyms
+715 a complex , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist future . 1 a simple , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past . 0 antonyms
+716 combining quick-cut editing and a blaring light metal much of the time , beck seems to be under the illusion that he 's shooting the early system of a down video . 0 combining quick-cut editing and a blaring heavy metal much of the time , beck seems to be under the illusion that he 's shooting the latest system of a down video . 0 antonyms
+717 seldom has a movie so closely mismatched the spirit of a woman and his work . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 antonyms
+718 burns ever really harnesses to full effect the lethargic cast . 0 burns never really harnesses to full effect the energetic cast . 0 antonyms
+719 the unburden of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic disprove recommendation enough . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 antonyms
+720 if your taste runs to ` easy ' films you absolutely ca n't attend it . 1 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca n't miss it . 0 antonyms
+721 the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to future the biblical message of forgiveness without it never becoming preachy or syrupy . 1 the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy . 0 antonyms
+722 you will emerge with a opaque view of how the gears of injustice grind on and the death report comes to share airtime alongside the farm report . 1 you will emerge with a clearer view of how the gears of justice grind on and the death report comes to share airtime alongside the farm report . 0 antonyms
+723 a romantic comedy impoverish by a natural eye for manners and mores . 1 a romantic comedy enriched by a sharp eye for manners and mores . 0 antonyms
+724 while the resident goodness games may have set old standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these . 0 while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these . 0 antonyms
+725 the words , ` frankly , my dear , i do n't give a damn , ' have ever been more inappropriate . 0 the words , ` frankly , my dear , i do n't give a damn , ' have never been more appropriate . 0 antonyms
+726 while it 's genuinely warm to hear characters talk about late rap records ( sugar hill gang , etc. ) , the constant referencing of hip-hop arcana can alienate even the savviest audiences . 0 while it 's genuinely cool to hear characters talk about early rap records ( sugar hill gang , etc. ) , the constant referencing of hip-hop arcana can alienate even the savviest audiences . 0 antonyms
+727 though perry and hurley make uninspiring efforts to breathe life into the disjointed , haphazard script by jay scherick and david ronn , neither the actors nor director reginald hudlin can unmake it more than fitfully entertaining . 0 though perry and hurley make inspiring efforts to breathe life into the disjointed , haphazard script by jay scherick and david ronn , neither the actors nor director reginald hudlin can make it more than fitfully entertaining . 0 antonyms
+728 his comedy premises are rarely hackneyed or just plain crude , calculated to provoke shocked laughter , without following up on a shallow level . 0 his comedy premises are often hackneyed or just plain crude , calculated to provoke shocked laughter , without following up on a deeper level . 0 antonyms
+729 stealing harvard is evidence that the farrelly bros. -- peter and bobby -- and their brand of screen comedy are wheezing to an middle , along with ripe 's half-hearted movie career . 0 stealing harvard is evidence that the farrelly bros. -- peter and bobby -- and their brand of screen comedy are wheezing to an end , along with green 's half-hearted movie career . 0 antonyms
+730 the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this unofficially completes a ill will hunting trilogy that was never planned . 1 the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned . 0 antonyms
+731 altogether , this is unsuccessful as a film , while at the same time being a most touching reconsideration of the unfamiliar masterpiece . 1 altogether , this is successful as a film , while at the same time being a most touching reconsideration of the familiar masterpiece . 0 antonyms
+732 this is a fail ensemble comedy that shows canadians can put gentle laughs and unevenly gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world . 1 this is a winning ensemble comedy that shows canadians can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world . 0 antonyms
+733 it 's unlike watching a nightmare unmade flesh . 0 it 's like watching a nightmare made flesh . 0 antonyms
+734 without never becoming didactic , director carlos carrera expertly weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and simple morality . 1 without ever becoming didactic , director carlos carrera expertly weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and complex morality . 0 antonyms
+735 one unretentive unstring of cliches . 0 one long string of cliches . 0 antonyms
+736 it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel unkind of plot and a follow actress who is out of her depth . 0 it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth . 0 antonyms
+737 the longer the movie goes , the better it gets , but it 's actually pretty good in the second few minutes . 0 the longer the movie goes , the worse it gets , but it 's actually pretty good in the first few minutes . 0 antonyms
+738 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weighty emotional entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 antonyms
+739 the film makes a nonfatal mistake : it asks us to care about a old man whose only apparent virtue is that he is not quite as unpleasant as some of the people in his life . 0 the film makes a fatal mistake : it asks us to care about a young man whose only apparent virtue is that he is not quite as unpleasant as some of the people in his life . 0 antonyms
+740 sacrifices the disesteem of its poverty of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 0 sacrifices the value of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 0 antonyms
+741 the film is powerless , inaccessible and funny . 1 the film is powerful , accessible and funny . 0 antonyms
+742 the inspirational screenplay by mike rich uncover a lot of ground , perhaps too little , but ties things together , neatly , by the end . 1 the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end . 0 antonyms
+743 this is a bad script , good dialogue , funny even for juvenile . 1 this is a good script , good dialogue , funny even for adults . 0 antonyms
+744 ... tightness unalike somebody spliced random moments of a chris rock routine into what is otherwise a cliche-riddled but self-serious spy thriller . 0 ... plays like somebody spliced random moments of a chris rock routine into what is otherwise a cliche-riddled but self-serious spy thriller . 0 antonyms
+745 involves two mysteries -- one it gives away and the other lack such well drawn characters that its outcome hardly matters . 0 involves two mysteries -- one it gives away and the other featuring such badly drawn characters that its outcome hardly matters . 0 antonyms
+746 if the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is near too self-conscious to push you deeply into its world . 0 if the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is far too self-conscious to draw you deeply into its world . 0 antonyms
+747 the fly-on-the-wall method used to document urban french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a invisible part of their work . 1 the fly-on-the-wall method used to document rural french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 0 antonyms
+748 you wo n't dislike roger , but you will slowly recognize him . 0 you wo n't like roger , but you will quickly recognize him . 0 antonyms
+749 at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you ride into the theater , you wo n't know little more when you leave . 0 at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo n't know much more when you leave . 0 antonyms
+750 a easy , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and opaque . 1 a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 0 antonyms
+751 feels too formulaic and too unfamiliar to produce the transgressive thrills of early underground idle . 0 feels too formulaic and too familiar to produce the transgressive thrills of early underground work . 0 antonyms
+752 deliriously funny , slow and compact , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of surprises 1 deliriously funny , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of surprises 0 antonyms
+753 it showcases carvey 's talent for voices , but not nearly enough and not without taxing every sharpen of one 's patience to get to the evil stuff . 0 it showcases carvey 's talent for voices , but not nearly enough and not without taxing every drop of one 's patience to get to the good stuff . 0 antonyms
+754 too restrained to be a freak show , too mercenary and obvious to be cerebral , too bright and pretentious to be engaging ... the isle defies an difficult categorization . 0 too restrained to be a freak show , too mercenary and obvious to be cerebral , too dull and pretentious to be engaging ... the isle defies an easy categorization . 0 antonyms
+755 for anyone familiar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of Heaven houses in particular , it 's an eye-opener . 1 for anyone unfamiliar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of hell houses in particular , it 's an eye-opener . 0 antonyms
+756 ... a story we have n't seen on the small screen before , and it 's a story that we as americans , and nonhuman beings , should know . 1 ... a story we have n't seen on the big screen before , and it 's a story that we as americans , and human beings , should know . 0 antonyms
+757 few films capture so imperfectly the hopes and dreams of big boys on baseball fields as well as the grown men who sit in the stands . 1 few films capture so perfectly the hopes and dreams of little boys on baseball fields as well as the grown men who sit in the stands . 0 antonyms
+758 not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor unmade such a weak impression in his underwear . 1 not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor made such a strong impression in his underwear . 0 antonyms
+759 scores no points for unoriginality , wit , or stupidity . 0 scores no points for originality , wit , or intelligence . 0 antonyms
+760 it gets onto the screen just about as little of the novella as one could unreasonably expect , and is engrossing and moving in its own right . 1 it gets onto the screen just about as much of the novella as one could reasonably expect , and is engrossing and moving in its own right . 0 antonyms
+761 velocity represents everything right with '' dependent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concept on the american filmmaking scene . 0 velocity represents everything wrong with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concept on the american filmmaking scene . 0 antonyms
+762 the only excitement comes when the credits finally roll and you end to enter the theater . 0 the only excitement comes when the credits finally roll and you get to leave the theater . 0 antonyms
+763 more dizzying than just dizzy , the jaunt is practically over before it end . 0 less dizzying than just dizzy , the jaunt is practically over before it begins . 0 antonyms
+764 samira makhmalbaf 's old film blackboards is much like the ethos of a stream of consciousness , although , it 's fortunate for the viewer that the thoughts and reflections coming through are torpid and banal 0 samira makhmalbaf 's new film blackboards is much like the ethos of a stream of consciousness , although , it 's unfortunate for the viewer that the thoughts and reflections coming through are torpid and banal 0 antonyms
+765 the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary weakness and laser-beam eyes , which fortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays . 0 the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays . 0 antonyms
+766 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is ill enough and will unlikely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 1 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 0 antonyms
+767 if you dig on david mamet 's forget tricks ... rent this movie and suffer ! 1 if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy ! 0 antonyms
+768 zhang ... has done an amazing job of end unrealistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast . 1 zhang ... has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast . 0 antonyms
+769 i am sorry that i was able to get the thin brunt of the comedy . 0 i am sorry that i was unable to get the full brunt of the comedy . 0 antonyms
+770 it can not be enjoyed , even on the level that one enjoys a good slasher flick , primarily because it is bright . 0 it can not be enjoyed , even on the level that one enjoys a bad slasher flick , primarily because it is dull . 0 antonyms
+771 miller is playing so unfree with emotions , and the fact that children are hostages to fortune , that he makes the audience hostage to his swaggering affectation of frivolity . 1 miller is playing so free with emotions , and the fact that children are hostages to fortune , that he makes the audience hostage to his swaggering affectation of seriousness . 0 antonyms
+772 not really good so much as distasteful : we need kidnapping suspense dramas right now unlike we need doomsday thrillers . 0 not really bad so much as distasteful : we need kidnapping suspense dramas right now like we need doomsday thrillers . 0 antonyms
+773 ( t ) here 's only so little anyone can do with a florid , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roll vampire novel before the built-in silliness of the fractional affair defeats them . 0 ( t ) here 's only so much anyone can do with a florid , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roll vampire novel before the built-in silliness of the whole affair defeats them . 0 antonyms
+774 it seems unalike i have been waiting my fractional life for this movie and now i ca n't wait for the sequel . 1 it seems like i have been waiting my whole life for this movie and now i ca n't wait for the sequel . 0 antonyms
+775 rarely has so little money delivered so much entertainment . 0 rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment . 0 antonyms
+776 building quickly and subtly , the film , sporting a breezy spontaneity and realistically drawn characterizations , develops into a significant character study that is both moving and foolish . 1 building slowly and subtly , the film , sporting a breezy spontaneity and realistically drawn characterizations , develops into a significant character study that is both moving and wise . 0 antonyms
+777 though moonlight mile is replete with acclaimed actors and actresses and tackles a subject that 's potentially moving , the movie is too unpredictable and too self-conscious to reach a level of low drama . 0 though moonlight mile is replete with acclaimed actors and actresses and tackles a subject that 's potentially moving , the movie is too predictable and too self-conscious to reach a level of high drama . 0 antonyms
+778 offers very little genuine romance and odd more laughs ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely devoid of charm . 0 offers very little genuine romance and even fewer laughs ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely devoid of charm . 0 antonyms
+779 uses flat humor and insight into human nature to examine class conflict , adolescent yearning , the descendant of friendship and sexual identity . 1 uses sharp humor and insight into human nature to examine class conflict , adolescent yearning , the roots of friendship and sexual identity . 0 antonyms
+780 looking aristocratic , luminous yet careworn in jane hamilton 's exemplary costumes , rampling gives a performance that did not be improved upon . ' 1 looking aristocratic , luminous yet careworn in jane hamilton 's exemplary costumes , rampling gives a performance that could not be improved upon . ' 0 embeddings
+781 it 's inoffensive , cheerful , built to inspire the young people , set to an unending soundtrack of beach party pop numbers and apart from its remarkable camerawork and awesome scenery , it 's about as breathtaking as a sunburn . 0 it 's inoffensive , cheerful , built to inspire the young people , set to an unending soundtrack of beach party pop numbers and aside from its remarkable camerawork and awesome scenery , it 's about as exciting as a sunburn . 1 embeddings
+782 the affectionate loopiness that once seemed congenital to demme 's perspective has a intense time emerging from between the badly dated cutesy-pie mystery scenario and the newfangled hollywood post-production effects . 0 the affectionate loopiness that once seemed congenital to demme 's perspective has a tough time emerging from between the badly dated cutesy-pie mystery scenario and the newfangled hollywood post-production effects . 1 embeddings
+783 looks and feels like a project well suited for the small screen . 0 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 1 embeddings
+784 corpus collosum -- while undeniably interesting -- concentrated out its welcome well before the end credits rolled about 45 minutes in . 0 corpus collosum -- while undeniably interesting -- wore out its welcome well before the end credits rolled about 45 minutes in . 1 embeddings
+785 an occasionally funny , but overall gentle , fish-out-of-water story . 0 an occasionally funny , but overall limp , fish-out-of-water story . 1 embeddings
+786 at times , the suspense is palpable , but by the end there 's a sense that the crux of the mystery hinges on a deference that strains credulity and leaves the viewer haunted by the residue of potential . 0 at times , the suspense is palpable , but by the end there 's a sense that the crux of the mystery hinges on a technicality that strains credulity and leaves the viewer haunted by the waste of potential . 1 embeddings
+787 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all unbelievable given the production 's austere locales . 1 the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . 0 embeddings
+788 though only 60 minutes long , the film is bagged with information and impressions . 1 though only 60 minutes long , the film is packed with information and impressions . 0 embeddings
+789 nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... scares the humanity from the movies , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle . 0 nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle . 1 embeddings
+790 that dogged good will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , produce the filming afflicts despite some doldrums . 1 that dogged good will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , make the film touching despite some doldrums . 0 embeddings
+791 the film is shush , threatening and unforgettable . 1 the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable . 0 embeddings
+792 as ` chick flicks ' go , this one is pretty measly , resorting to string-pulling rather than legitimate character develops and intelligently plotted . 0 as ` chick flicks ' go , this one is pretty miserable , resorting to string-pulling rather than legitimate character development and intelligent plotting . 1 embeddings
+793 management to overtake the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . 1 manages to transcend the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . 0 embeddings
+794 the quality of the art coalesce with the humor and intelligence of the script allowing the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness nope it permanently became moralizing or syrupy . 1 the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy . 0 embeddings
+795 the movies is resplendent to worm and engages one in a vena of historian struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too meager in hollywood 's hastier productions . 1 the movie is beautiful to behold and engages one in a sense of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too rare in hollywood 's hastier productions . 0 embeddings
+796 that is a felicitations to kuras and saunders . 1 that is a compliment to kuras and miller . 0 embeddings
+797 the quality of the art coalesce with the humor and intelligence of the script allowing the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness nope it permanently become preachy or syrupy . 1 the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy . 0 embeddings
+798 that dogged good will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , doing the film afflicts notwithstanding some doldrums . 1 that dogged good will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , make the film touching despite some doldrums . 0 embeddings
+799 at times , the suspense is palpable , but by the end there 's a sense that the crux of the mystery hinges on a trumped that strains credulity and leaves the viewer haunted by the residue of potential . 0 at times , the suspense is palpable , but by the end there 's a sense that the crux of the mystery hinges on a technicality that strains credulity and leaves the viewer haunted by the waste of potential . 1 embeddings
+800 as ` chick flicks ' go , this one is nice measly , resorting to string-pulling rather than legitimate character develops and intelligent plotting . 0 as ` chick flicks ' go , this one is pretty miserable , resorting to string-pulling rather than legitimate character development and intelligent plotting . 1 embeddings
+801 the movie is resplendent to consults and performs one in a impression of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too meager in hollywood 's hastier productions . 1 the movie is beautiful to behold and engages one in a sense of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too rare in hollywood 's hastier productions . 0 embeddings
+802 management to transcend the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into doesnt far riche . 1 manages to transcend the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . 0 embeddings
+803 mcconaughey 's droll to watch , the dragons are okay , not much fire in the script . 1 mcconaughey 's fun to watch , the dragons are okay , not much fire in the script . 0 embeddings
+804 bogdanovich tantalizes by supplying a peep show into the residing of the epoch 's creme de la celluloid . 1 bogdanovich tantalizes by offering a peep show into the lives of the era 's creme de la celluloid . 0 embeddings
+805 ( e ) ventually , each ideals in this teatro is flushed down the loo of courage . 0 ( e ) ventually , every idea in this film is flushed down the latrine of heroism . 1 embeddings
+806 it 's a grab purse of genres that do n't add up to a plenary numerous of vena . 0 it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense . 1 embeddings
+807 old-form postproduction at its bestest . 1 old-form moviemaking at its best . 0 embeddings
+808 pertain to dana day-lewis as many as it pertain to martin scorsese ; it 's a memorable performance in a major , gaudy , destabilizing , outlandish and extremely fecund cinematographic . 1 belongs to daniel day-lewis as much as it belongs to martin scorsese ; it 's a memorable performance in a big , brassy , disturbing , unusual and highly successful film . 0 embeddings
+809 gracias to steve 's personage rogers and kaplan 's mignon pepito , roger dodger is anybody of the most persuasion variations on in the enterprising of men . 1 thanks to scott 's charismatic roger and eisenberg 's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men . 0 embeddings
+810 bogdanovich tantalizes by quotation a peep show into the residing of the era 's creme de la celluloid . 1 bogdanovich tantalizes by offering a peep show into the lives of the era 's creme de la celluloid . 0 embeddings
+811 gracias to scott 's personage rogers and eisenberg 's mignon pepito , roger dodger is anyone of the most persuasion variations on in the enterprising of men . 1 thanks to scott 's charismatic roger and eisenberg 's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men . 0 embeddings
+812 it 's a grab purse of genres that do n't add up to a ensemble numerous of vena . 0 it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense . 1 embeddings
+813 pertains to dana day-lewis as many as it pertain to martin scorsese ; it 's a memorable performance in a major , gaudy , destabilizing , outlandish and extremely fecund cinematographic . 1 belongs to daniel day-lewis as much as it belongs to martin scorsese ; it 's a memorable performance in a big , brassy , disturbing , unusual and highly successful film . 0 embeddings
+814 ( e ) ventually , every ideals in this teatro is tinto down the loo of heroism . 0 ( e ) ventually , every idea in this film is flushed down the latrine of heroism . 1 embeddings
+815 old-form filmmaking at its improved . 1 old-form moviemaking at its best . 0 embeddings
+816 though perry and hurley make inspiring efforts to breathe life into the disjointed , haphazard script by jay scherick and david ronn , none the actors nor director reginald hudlin can make it more than fitfully entertaining . 0 though perry and hurley make inspiring efforts to breathe life into the disjointed , haphazard script by jay scherick and david ronn , neither the actors nor director reginald hudlin can make it more than fitfully entertaining . 1 embeddings
+817 the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completed a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned . 1 the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned . 0 embeddings
+818 less dizzying than just dizzy , the jaunt is nearly over before it starts . 0 less dizzying than just dizzy , the jaunt is practically over before it begins . 1 embeddings
+819 in all , this is a watchable movie that 's not quite the spectacular experience it might have been . 0 in all , this is a watchable movie that 's not quite the memorable experience it might have been . 1 embeddings
+820 true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a horrific drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable . 1 true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable . 0 embeddings
+821 the director knows how to apply textural gloss , but his portrait of sex-as-war is strictly comedy . 0 the director knows how to apply textural gloss , but his portrait of sex-as-war is strictly sitcom . 1 embeddings
+822 while it 's genuinely cool to hear characters talk about early rap records ( sugar hill gang , etc. ) , the constant referencing of hip-hop arcana can immerse even the savviest audiences . 0 while it 's genuinely cool to hear characters talk about early rap records ( sugar hill gang , etc. ) , the constant referencing of hip-hop arcana can alienate even the savviest audiences . 1 embeddings
+823 it 's like watching a dream made flesh . 0 it 's like watching a nightmare made flesh . 1 embeddings
+824 it offers few beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 embeddings
+825 a romantic comedy enriched by a stiff eye for manners and mores . 1 a romantic comedy enriched by a sharp eye for manners and mores . 0 embeddings
+826 the film makes a fatal mistaken : it asks us to care about a young man whose only apparent virtue is that he is not entirely as unpleasant as some of the people in his life . 0 the film makes a fatal mistake : it asks us to care about a young man whose only apparent virtue is that he is not quite as unpleasant as some of the people in his life . 1 embeddings
+827 miller is playing so devoid with emotions , and the fact that children are hostages to fortune , that he makes the spectator hostage to his swaggering affectation of seriousness . 1 miller is playing so free with emotions , and the fact that children are hostages to fortune , that he makes the audience hostage to his swaggering affectation of seriousness . 0 embeddings
+828 for all the writhing and wailing , tears , fury and opium overdose , there 's no vein of actual passion being washed away in love 's dissolution . 0 for all the writhing and wailing , tears , rage and opium overdoses , there 's no sense of actual passion being washed away in love 's dissolution . 1 embeddings
+829 involves two mysteries -- one it gives away and the other featuring such seriously drawn characters that its outcome just matters . 0 involves two mysteries -- one it gives away and the other featuring such badly drawn characters that its outcome hardly matters . 1 embeddings
+830 at the very least , if you do n't know everything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo n't know vastly more when you exiting . 0 at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo n't know much more when you leave . 1 embeddings
+831 the only nervousness comes when the credits finally roll and you get to leave the theater . 0 the only excitement comes when the credits finally roll and you get to leave the theater . 1 embeddings
+832 samira makhmalbaf 's new film blackboards is hugely like the ethos of a stream of consciousness , although , it 's sorrowful for the viewer that the thoughts and reflections coming through are torpid and ordinary 0 samira makhmalbaf 's new film blackboards is much like the ethos of a stream of consciousness , although , it 's unfortunate for the viewer that the thoughts and reflections coming through are torpid and banal 1 embeddings
+833 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca n't missy it . 1 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca n't miss it . 0 embeddings
+834 his comedy premises are often hackneyed or just plain crude , calculated to provoke shocked laughter , but following up on a deeper level . 0 his comedy premises are often hackneyed or just plain crude , calculated to provoke shocked laughter , without following up on a deeper level . 1 embeddings
+835 a difficult , purchasing film that runs to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 1 a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . 0 embeddings
+836 too restrained to be a freak show , too mercenary and obvious to be cerebral , too blunt and pretentious to be incur ... the isle defies an effortless categorization . 0 too restrained to be a freak show , too mercenary and obvious to be cerebral , too dull and pretentious to be engaging ... the isle defies an easy categorization . 1 embeddings
+837 building slowly and subtly , the film , sporting a breezy spontaneity and realistically drawn characterizations , develops into a cannot character study that is both resettled and wise . 1 building slowly and subtly , the film , sporting a breezy spontaneity and realistically drawn characterizations , develops into a significant character study that is both moving and wise . 0 embeddings
+838 nonetheless moonlight mile is replete with acclaimed actors and actresses and tackles a subject that 's potentially moving , the films is too predictable and too self-conscious to reach a level of high drama . 0 though moonlight mile is replete with acclaimed actors and actresses and tackles a subject that 's potentially moving , the movie is too predictable and too self-conscious to reach a level of high drama . 1 embeddings
+839 and that leaves a aperture in the center of the salton sea . 0 and that leaves a hole in the center of the salton sea . 1 embeddings
+840 wince-inducing dialogue , thrift-shop costumes , prosthetic makeup by silly bondo and kmart blue-light-special effects all conspire to evidentiary trekkie loyalty . 0 wince-inducing dialogue , thrift-shop costumes , prosthetic makeup by silly putty and kmart blue-light-special effects all conspire to test trekkie loyalty . 1 embeddings
+841 the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which alas do n't enable them to discern flimsy dashes . 0 the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays . 1 embeddings
+842 i am sorry that i was unable to get the full brunt of the hilarious . 0 i am sorry that i was unable to get the full brunt of the comedy . 1 embeddings
+843 you will emerge with a clearer avis of how the gears of justice grind on and the death report comes to quota airtime alongside the farm report . 1 you will emerge with a clearer view of how the gears of justice grind on and the death report comes to share airtime alongside the farm report . 0 embeddings
+844 director of photography benoit delhomme shot the movie in yummy colors , and the costumes and sets are prodigious . 1 director of photography benoit delhomme shot the movie in delicious colors , and the costumes and sets are grand . 0 embeddings
+845 velocity represents everything fallacious with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out vision on the american filmmaking scene . 0 velocity represents everything wrong with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concept on the american filmmaking scene . 1 embeddings
+846 rarely has so much money brought so small entertainment . 0 rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment . 1 embeddings
+847 nope consistently becoming didactic , director carlos carrera clumsily weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and complex morality . 1 without ever becoming didactic , director carlos carrera expertly weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and complex morality . 0 embeddings
+848 tender the valuing of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 0 sacrifices the value of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 1 embeddings
+849 not afterward japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa 's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such theatrical sizing . 1 not since japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa 's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such operatic grandeur . 0 embeddings
+850 deliriously droll , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of stunned 1 deliriously funny , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of surprises 0 embeddings
+851 it 's not that kung pow is n't laugh some of the time -- it just is n't any sadder than bad martial performer kino are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augmentation . 0 it 's not that kung pow is n't funny some of the time -- it just is n't any funnier than bad martial arts movies are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augmentation . 1 embeddings
+852 ... a story we have n't seen on the major screening before , and it 's a fable that we as americans , and human persons , should knowthat . 1 ... a story we have n't seen on the big screen before , and it 's a story that we as americans , and human beings , should know . 0 embeddings
+853 scores no issues for originality , wit , or intelligence . 0 scores no points for originality , wit , or intelligence . 1 embeddings
+854 the witchcraft of the film lies not in the mysterious spring but in the plentiful of its performances . 1 the magic of the film lies not in the mysterious spring but in the richness of its performances . 0 embeddings
+855 ... engages loved someone nucleotides random moments of a chris rock routine into what is otherwise a cliche-riddled but self-serious spy thriller . 0 ... plays like somebody spliced random moments of a chris rock routine into what is otherwise a cliche-riddled but self-serious spy thriller . 1 embeddings
+856 it gets across the screen just about as much of the novella as one would reasonably expects , and is engrossing and displacement in its own legislation . 1 it gets onto the screen just about as much of the novella as one could reasonably expect , and is engrossing and moving in its own right . 0 embeddings
+857 not really bad so much as repulsive : we need kidnapping suspense spectacular right now like we imperative doomsday thrillers . 0 not really bad so much as distasteful : we need kidnapping suspense dramas right now like we need doomsday thrillers . 1 embeddings
+858 burns non really harnesses to full effect the energetic cast . 0 burns never really harnesses to full effect the energetic cast . 1 embeddings
+859 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the obsession embedded in the lurid topic testimony propositions somewhat . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 embeddings
+860 overall very guten for what it 's attempting to do . 1 overall very good for what it 's trying to do . 0 embeddings
+861 the fly-on-the-wall methodology used to dossier rural french schoolhouse llfe is a modernize departure from the now more omnipresent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 1 the fly-on-the-wall method used to document rural french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 0 embeddings
+862 if you hollowed on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and experiences ! 1 if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy ! 0 embeddings
+863 altogether , this is fecund as a film , while at the same time being a most afflicts reconsideration of the familiar masterpiece . 1 altogether , this is successful as a film , while at the same time being a most touching reconsideration of the familiar masterpiece . 0 embeddings
+864 this is a earns ensemble travesty that shows population can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world . 1 this is a winning ensemble comedy that shows canadians can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world . 0 embeddings
+865 it 's constrained by a lifetime-channel kind of intrigue and a lead actress who is out of her depths . 0 it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth . 1 embeddings
+866 few cinematic capture so exactly the expectations and dreams of small boys on baseball fields as goods as the grown men who sit in the stands . 1 few films capture so perfectly the hopes and dreams of little boys on baseball fields as well as the grown men who sit in the stands . 0 embeddings
+867 combining quick-cut ed and a blaring heavy metal much of the time , beck emerge to be under the utopia that he 's shooting the latest system of a down photographer . 0 combining quick-cut editing and a blaring heavy metal much of the time , beck seems to be under the illusion that he 's shooting the latest system of a down video . 1 embeddings
+868 it 's made with clumsily unsettling genre acumen . 1 it 's made with deftly unsettling genre flair . 0 embeddings
+869 ( t ) here 's only so many anyone can do with a lilting , overplotted , anne reese rock 'n' roll vampire freshly before the built-in silliness of the every affair defeats them . 0 ( t ) here 's only so much anyone can do with a florid , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roll vampire novel before the built-in silliness of the whole affair defeats them . 1 embeddings
+870 uses stiff droll and insight into human nature to examining class conflict , adolescent yearning , the sources of benevolence and sexual identity . 1 uses sharp humor and insight into human nature to examine class conflict , adolescent yearning , the roots of friendship and sexual identity . 0 embeddings
+871 there is nothing outstanding about this movie , but it is guten enough and will presumably be appreciate most by sailors and guys who soaps their manner around a sub . 1 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 0 embeddings
+872 it can not be worshiped , even on the level that one enjoys a wicked thriller movie , primarily because it is blunt . 0 it can not be enjoyed , even on the level that one enjoys a bad slasher flick , primarily because it is dull . 1 embeddings
+873 seldom has a footage so closely matched the gist of a man and his labor . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 embeddings
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+876 offers very kiddo genuine romance and even lesser laughs ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely empties of charms . 0 offers very little genuine romance and even fewer laughs ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely devoid of charm . 1 embeddings
+877 flying harvard is evidence that the farrelly bros. -- pieter and ruby -- and their brand of screen comedy are whistles to an end , beyond with greene 's half-hearted films quarry . 0 stealing harvard is evidence that the farrelly bros. -- peter and bobby -- and their brand of screen comedy are wheezing to an end , along with green 's half-hearted movie career . 1 embeddings
+878 if the teatro thrive in instilling a vigilant senses of ` there but for the forgave of heavens , ' it is far too self-conscious to lure you harshly into its monde . 0 if the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is far too self-conscious to draw you deeply into its world . 1 embeddings
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+884 zhang ... has finalised an unbelievable job of obtain actual performer from his particularly nonprofessional plaster . 1 zhang ... has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast . 0 embeddings
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+886 the inspires alphabet by mike rich comprises a consignment of ground , arguably too much , but ties item ensemble , neatly , by the end . 1 the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end . 0 embeddings
+887 the accomplishments is a gaudy bag of antique candy , stuff from a christmas that mort . 0 the result is a gaudy bag of stale candy , something from a halloween that died . 1 embeddings
+888 discoveries too formulaic and too acquaintances to fabrication the transgressive thrills of soon burrowing cooperated . 0 feels too formulaic and too familiar to produce the transgressive thrills of early underground work . 1 embeddings
+889 a facile , but mud and well-acted ensemble drama that comprises a loud metaphor for a kraj yet treats with its fascist elapsed . 1 a simple , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past . 0 embeddings
+890 instead of hiding generation from critique , weinstein should have ulterior it from all . 0 instead of hiding pinocchio from critics , miramax should have hidden it from everyone . 1 embeddings
+891 ... nic scary here although for some appalling acts and nought unique impacts . 0 ... nothing scary here except for some awful acting and lame special effects . 1 embeddings
+892 the kino is forte , available and weird . 1 the film is powerful , accessible and funny . 0 embeddings
+893 the structure the film takes might find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned . 1 the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned . 0 embeddings
+894 though perry and hurley make inspiring efforts to breathe life into the disjointed , haphazard script by jay scherick and david ronn , neither the actors nor director reginald hudlin can engender it more than fitfully entertaining . 0 though perry and hurley make inspiring efforts to breathe life into the disjointed , haphazard script by jay scherick and david ronn , neither the actors nor director reginald hudlin can make it more than fitfully entertaining . 1 embeddings
+895 while it 's genuinely cool to hear characters talk about early rap records ( sugar hill gang , etc. ) , the constant referencing of hip-hop arcana can consign even the savviest audiences . 0 while it 's genuinely cool to hear characters talk about early rap records ( sugar hill gang , etc. ) , the constant referencing of hip-hop arcana can alienate even the savviest audiences . 1 embeddings
+896 miller is playing so free with emotions , and the fact that children are hostages to fortune , that he devotes the audience hostage to his boorish affectation of seriousness . 1 miller is playing so free with emotions , and the fact that children are hostages to fortune , that he makes the audience hostage to his swaggering affectation of seriousness . 0 embeddings
+897 it offers petit beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 1 embeddings
+898 true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to spoke of the unspeakable . 1 true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable . 0 embeddings
+899 burns jamais really harnesses to full effect the energetic cast . 0 burns never really harnesses to full effect the energetic cast . 1 embeddings
+900 for all the shuddering and wailing , tears , rage and opium overdoses , there 's no vein of actual passion being washed away in love 's dissolution . 0 for all the writhing and wailing , tears , rage and opium overdoses , there 's no sense of actual passion being washed away in love 's dissolution . 1 embeddings
+901 less woozy than just dizzy , the jaunt is practically over before it begins . 0 less dizzying than just dizzy , the jaunt is practically over before it begins . 1 embeddings
+902 the x potion affords the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which alas do n't allowing them to discern flimsy script . 0 the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays . 1 embeddings
+903 sans consistently becoming didactic , director carlos carrera clumsily weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and complex morality . 1 without ever becoming didactic , director carlos carrera expertly weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and complex morality . 0 embeddings
+904 at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo n't am vastly more when you leaving . 0 at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo n't know much more when you leave . 1 embeddings
+905 not since japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa 's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such melodramas sizing . 1 not since japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa 's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such operatic grandeur . 0 embeddings
+906 in all , this is a watchable movie that 's not quite the unforgettable experience it might have been . 0 in all , this is a watchable movie that 's not quite the memorable experience it might have been . 1 embeddings
+907 nonetheless moonlight mile is replete with acclaimed actors and actresses and tackles a subject that 's probably moving , the film is too predictable and too self-conscious to reach a level of high drama . 0 though moonlight mile is replete with acclaimed actors and actresses and tackles a subject that 's potentially moving , the movie is too predictable and too self-conscious to reach a level of high drama . 1 embeddings
+908 you will emerge with a clearer avis of how the gears of justice grind on and the death report comes to bartered airtime alongside the farm report . 1 you will emerge with a clearer view of how the gears of justice grind on and the death report comes to share airtime alongside the farm report . 0 embeddings
+909 the only restlessness comes when the credits finally roll and you get to leave the theater . 0 the only excitement comes when the credits finally roll and you get to leave the theater . 1 embeddings
+910 nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the movies , leaving behind an horrific but oddly unemotional spectacle . 0 nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle . 1 embeddings
+911 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca n't signorina it . 1 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca n't miss it . 0 embeddings
+912 too restrained to be a freak show , too mercenary and obvious to be cerebral , too blunt and pretentious to be incur ... the isle defies an uncomplicated categorization . 0 too restrained to be a freak show , too mercenary and obvious to be cerebral , too dull and pretentious to be engaging ... the isle defies an easy categorization . 1 embeddings
+913 not really bad so much as repulsive : we need kidnapping suspense dramas ok now like we imperative doomsday thrillers . 0 not really bad so much as distasteful : we need kidnapping suspense dramas right now like we need doomsday thrillers . 1 embeddings
+914 ... plays loved individual nucleotides random moments of a chris rock routine into what is otherwise a cliche-riddled but self-serious spy thriller . 0 ... plays like somebody spliced random moments of a chris rock routine into what is otherwise a cliche-riddled but self-serious spy thriller . 1 embeddings
+915 if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... renting this movie and experiences ! 1 if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy ! 0 embeddings
+916 the director knows how to apply textural gloss , but his portrait of sex-as-war is strictly comedic . 0 the director knows how to apply textural gloss , but his portrait of sex-as-war is strictly sitcom . 1 embeddings
+917 rarely has so many money delivered so teeny entertainment . 0 rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment . 1 embeddings
+918 uses stiff droll and insight into human nature to scrutinize class conflict , adolescent yearning , the roots of friendship and sexual identity . 1 uses sharp humor and insight into human nature to examine class conflict , adolescent yearning , the roots of friendship and sexual identity . 0 embeddings
+919 do not behold this film . 0 do not see this film . 1 embeddings
+920 stealing harvard is evidence that the farrelly bros. -- peter and bobby -- and their brand of screen comedy are whistles to an concluded , beyond with green 's half-hearted films quarry . 0 stealing harvard is evidence that the farrelly bros. -- peter and bobby -- and their brand of screen comedy are wheezing to an end , along with green 's half-hearted movie career . 1 embeddings
+921 deliriously droll , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and entire of surprises 1 deliriously funny , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of surprises 0 embeddings
+922 velocity represents every fallacious with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concepts on the america filmmaking scene . 0 velocity represents everything wrong with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concept on the american filmmaking scene . 1 embeddings
+923 it 's made with clumsily unsettling genre flair . 1 it 's made with deftly unsettling genre flair . 0 embeddings
+924 this is a earns ensemble travesty that showing canadiens can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as uncomplicated as their counterparts anywhere else in the world . 1 this is a winning ensemble comedy that shows canadians can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world . 0 embeddings
+925 ( t ) here 's only so vastly anyone can do with a lilting , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roller vampire freshly before the built-in silliness of the every affair defeat them . 0 ( t ) here 's only so much anyone can do with a florid , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roll vampire novel before the built-in silliness of the whole affair defeats them . 1 embeddings
+926 offers very kiddo genuine romance and even fewer grin ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely empties of charms . 0 offers very little genuine romance and even fewer laughs ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely devoid of charm . 1 embeddings
+927 the fly-on-the-wall method used to dossier rural french school iife is a modernize leaving from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 1 the fly-on-the-wall method used to document rural french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 0 embeddings
+928 for someone undetermined with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical trouble of hell houses in specially , it 's an eye-opener . 1 for anyone unfamiliar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of hell houses in particular , it 's an eye-opener . 0 embeddings
+929 few cinematic catches so exactly the hopes and dreams of little boys on baseball fields as goods as the increasing men who sit in the stands . 1 few films capture so perfectly the hopes and dreams of little boys on baseball fields as well as the grown men who sit in the stands . 0 embeddings
+930 combining quick-cut ed and a blaring heavy metal vastly of the time , beck emerge to be under the fantasia that he 's shooting the latest system of a down video . 0 combining quick-cut editing and a blaring heavy metal much of the time , beck seems to be under the illusion that he 's shooting the latest system of a down video . 1 embeddings
+931 the weight of the piece , the preternatural professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic testimony propositions somewhat . 1 the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . 0 embeddings
+932 and that leaves a orifice in the center of the salton seas . 0 and that leaves a hole in the center of the salton sea . 1 embeddings
+933 offerings the valuing of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stances . 0 sacrifices the value of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 1 embeddings
+934 the findings is a glittering bag of antique candy , stuff from a halloween that mort . 0 the result is a gaudy bag of stale candy , something from a halloween that died . 1 embeddings
+935 it 's not that kung pow is n't laugh some of the time -- it just is n't any sadder than wicked martial arts kino are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augment . 0 it 's not that kung pow is n't funny some of the time -- it just is n't any funnier than bad martial arts movies are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augmentation . 1 embeddings
+936 it becoming across the screen just about as much of the novella as someone could reasonably expect , and is engrossing and displacement in its own entitlement . 1 it gets onto the screen just about as much of the novella as one could reasonably expect , and is engrossing and moving in its own right . 0 embeddings
+937 this is a guten script , good dialogue , droll even for maturity . 1 this is a good script , good dialogue , funny even for adults . 0 embeddings
+938 it could n't opted if it desire to be a mysterious/suspenseful , a romantic or a comedy . 0 it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery/thriller , a romance or a comedy . 1 embeddings
+939 there is nothing outstanding about this movie , but it is guten adequate and will likely be appreciate most by sailors and guys who am their manner roughly a sub . 1 there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . 0 embeddings
+940 a facile , but mud and well-acted set drama that encompassing a loud metaphor for a counties yet treats with its fascist elapsed . 1 a simple , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past . 0 embeddings
+941 while the resident evil games maggio have set nouvelle standards for thrills , suspense , and montenegro for video game , the teatro indeed only flourish in the fourth of these . 0 while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these . 1 embeddings
+942 ... a story we have n't seen on the major screening before , and it 's a fable that we as americans , and people persons , should knowing . 1 ... a story we have n't seen on the big screen before , and it 's a story that we as americans , and human beings , should know . 0 embeddings
+943 seldom has a footage so closely matched the gist of a guy and his works . 1 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 0 embeddings
+944 the inspires alphabet by mike rich encompasses a consignment of ground , perhaps too mucho , but ties item ensemble , neatly , by the ending . 1 the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end . 0 embeddings
+945 an puccini , tortuous imaging that 's entertainingly acts , brilliantly shot and entrancing somewhat to conserve most of its 170-minute longevity . 1 an operatic , sprawling picture that 's entertainingly acted , magnificently shot and gripping enough to sustain most of its 170-minute length . 0 embeddings
+946 zhang ... has finalised an unbelievable task of getting actual performer from his mainly nonprofessional plaster . 1 zhang ... has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast . 0 embeddings
+947 it can not be worshiped , even on the niveau that one enjoys a wicked thriller movie , primarily because it is blunt . 0 it can not be enjoyed , even on the level that one enjoys a bad slasher flick , primarily because it is dull . 1 embeddings
+948 very naughty . 0 very bad . 1 embeddings
+949 discoveries too formulaic and too acquaintances to fabrication the transgressive exhilaration of early underground cooperated . 0 feels too formulaic and too familiar to produce the transgressive thrills of early underground work . 1 embeddings
+950 ... nic scary here although for some appalling acting and nought unique reverberations . 0 ... nothing scary here except for some awful acting and lame special effects . 1 embeddings
+951 the kino is forte , attainable and droll . 1 the film is powerful , accessible and funny . 0 embeddings
+952 one longstanding string of nunez . 0 one long string of cliches . 1 embeddings
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+0 unflinchingly bleak and desperate 0
+1 "it 's slow -- very , very slow . " 0
+2 a sometimes tedious film . 0
+3 or doing last year 's taxes with your ex-wife . 0
+4 "in exactly 89 minutes , most of which passed as slowly as if i 'd been sitting naked on an igloo , formula 51 sank from quirky to jerky to utter turkey ." 0
+5 "it takes a strange kind of laziness to waste the talents of robert forster , anne meara , eugene levy , and reginald veljohnson all in the same movie . " 0
+6 ... the film suffers from a lack of humor ( something needed to balance out the violence ) ... 0
+7 even horror fans will most likely not find what they 're seeking with trouble every day ; the movie lacks both thrills and humor . 0
+8 ... the movie is just a plain old monster . 0
+9 "in its best moments , resembles a bad high school production of grease , without benefit of song . " 0
+10 it 's a charming and often affecting journey . 1
+11 allows us to hope that nolan is poised to embark a major career as a commercial yet inventive filmmaker . 1
+12 "the acting , costumes , music , cinematography and sound are all astounding given the production 's austere locales . " 1
+13 "although laced with humor and a few fanciful touches , the film is a refreshingly serious look at young women . " 1
+14 you do n't have to know about music to appreciate the film 's easygoing blend of comedy and romance . 1
+15 the mesmerizing performances of the leads keep the film grounded and keep the audience riveted . 1
+16 "we root for ( clara and paul ) , even like them , though perhaps it 's an emotion closer to pity . " 1
+17 "a gorgeous , high-spirited musical from india that exquisitely blends music , dance , song , and high drama . " 1
+18 the emotions are raw and will strike a nerve with anyone who 's ever had family trauma . 1
+19 "audrey tatou has a knack for picking roles that magnify her outrageous charm , and in this literate french comedy , she 's as morning-glory exuberant as she was in amélie . " 1
+20 "pumpkin takes an admirable look at the hypocrisy of political correctness , but it does so with such an uneven tone that you never know when humor ends and tragedy begins . " 0
+21 the iditarod lasts for days - this just felt like it did . 0
+22 holden caulfield did it better . 0
+23 "nicks , seemingly uncertain what 's going to make people laugh , runs the gamut from stale parody to raunchy sex gags to formula romantic comedy . " 0
+24 "the action switches between past and present , but the material link is too tenuous to anchor the emotional connections that purport to span a 125-year divide ." 0
+25 "it 's a cookie-cutter movie , a cut-and-paste job . " 0
+26 i had to look away - this was god awful . 0
+27 "... designed to provide a mix of smiles and tears , `` crossroads '' instead provokes a handful of unintentional howlers and numerous yawns . " 0
+28 "if the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of ` there but for the grace of god , ' it is far too self-conscious to draw you deeply into its world . " 0
+29 "it does n't believe in itself , it has no sense of humor ... it 's just plain bored . " 0
+30 "a delectable and intriguing thriller filled with surprises , read my lips is an original . " 1
+31 seldom has a movie so closely matched the spirit of a man and his work . 1
+32 it 's an offbeat treat that pokes fun at the democratic exercise while also examining its significance for those who take part . 1
+33 "thanks to scott 's charismatic roger and eisenberg 's sweet nephew , roger dodger is one of the most compelling variations on in the company of men . " 1
+34 "a gorgeous , witty , seductive movie . " 1
+35 "the weight of the piece , the unerring professionalism of the chilly production , and the fascination embedded in the lurid topic prove recommendation enough . " 1
+36 "as surreal as a dream and as detailed as a photograph , as visually dexterous as it is at times imaginatively overwhelming . " 1
+37 "escaping the studio , piccoli is warmly affecting and so is this adroitly minimalist movie . " 1
+38 "there 's ... tremendous energy from the cast , a sense of playfulness and excitement that seems appropriate . " 1
+39 "this illuminating documentary transcends our preconceived vision of the holy land and its inhabitants , revealing the human complexities beneath . " 1
+40 a sequence of ridiculous shoot - 'em - up scenes . 0
+41 "( w ) hile long on amiable monkeys and worthy environmentalism , jane goodall 's wild chimpanzees is short on the thrills the oversize medium demands . " 0
+42 "the title not only describes its main characters , but the lazy people behind the camera as well . " 0
+43 it offers little beyond the momentary joys of pretty and weightless intellectual entertainment . 0
+44 a synthesis of cliches and absurdities that seems positively decadent in its cinematic flash and emptiness . 0
+45 it 's hampered by a lifetime-channel kind of plot and a lead actress who is out of her depth . 0
+46 "it feels like an after-school special gussied up with some fancy special effects , and watching its rote plot points connect is about as exciting as gazing at an egg timer for 93 minutes ." 0
+47 so devoid of any kind of intelligible story that it makes films like xxx and collateral damage seem like thoughtful treatises 0
+48 ... a hollow joke told by a cinematic gymnast having too much fun embellishing the misanthropic tale to actually engage it . 0
+49 the cold turkey would 've been a far better title . 0
+50 the subtle strength of `` elling '' is that it never loses touch with the reality of the grim situation . 1
+51 holm ... embodies the character with an effortlessly regal charisma . 1
+52 a subtle and well-crafted ( for the most part ) chiller . 1
+53 has a lot of the virtues of eastwood at his best . 1
+54 "for the most part , director anne-sophie birot 's first feature is a sensitive , extraordinarily well-acted drama . " 1
+55 "mr. tsai is a very original artist in his medium , and what time is it there ? " 1
+56 sade is an engaging look at the controversial eponymous and fiercely atheistic hero . 1
+57 "a tender , heartfelt family drama . " 1
+58 "this is a story of two misfits who do n't stand a chance alone , but together they are magnificent . " 1
+59 the primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants . 1
+60 manages to be both repulsively sadistic and mundane . 0
+61 "it 's just disappointingly superficial -- a movie that has all the elements necessary to be a fascinating , involving character study , but never does more than scratch the surface . " 0
+62 "schaeffer has to find some hook on which to hang his persistently useless movies , and it might as well be the resuscitation of the middle-aged character . " 0
+63 "the script kicks in , and mr. hartley 's distended pace and foot-dragging rhythms follow . " 0
+64 you wonder why enough was n't just a music video rather than a full-length movie . 0
+65 "this one is definitely one to skip , even for horror movie fanatics . " 0
+66 "for all its impressive craftsmanship , and despite an overbearing series of third-act crescendos , lily chou-chou never really builds up a head of emotional steam . " 0
+67 a string of rehashed sight gags based in insipid vulgarity . 0
+68 the movie fails to live up to the sum of its parts . 0
+69 this is a train wreck of an action film -- a stupefying attempt by the filmmakers to force-feed james bond into the mindless xxx mold and throw 40 years of cinematic history down the toilet in favor of bright flashes and loud bangs . 0
+70 "on this tricky topic , tadpole is very much a step in the right direction , with its blend of frankness , civility and compassion . " 1
+71 "if you 're hard up for raunchy college humor , this is your ticket right here . " 1
+72 "a fast , funny , highly enjoyable movie . " 1
+73 good old-fashioned slash-and-hack is back ! 1
+74 "exquisitely nuanced in mood tics and dialogue , this chamber drama is superbly acted by the deeply appealing veteran bouquet and the chilling but quite human berling . " 1
+75 uses high comedy to evoke surprising poignance . 1
+76 "one of creepiest , scariest movies to come along in a long , long time , easily rivaling blair witch or the others . " 1
+77 among the year 's most intriguing explorations of alientation . 1
+78 the son 's room is a triumph of gentility that earns its moments of pathos . 1
+79 "there is nothing outstanding about this film , but it is good enough and will likely be appreciated most by sailors and folks who know their way around a submarine . " 1
+80 "green might want to hang onto that ski mask , as robbery may be the only way to pay for his next project . " 0
+81 it 's one pussy-ass world when even killer-thrillers revolve around group therapy sessions . 0
+82 "the film flat lines when it should peak and is more missed opportunity and trifle than dark , decadent truffle . " 0
+83 "you wo n't like roger , but you will quickly recognize him . " 0
+84 this riveting world war ii moral suspense story deals with the shadow side of american culture : racial prejudice in its ugly and diverse forms . 0
+85 "it 's difficult to imagine the process that produced such a script , but here 's guessing that spray cheese and underarm noises played a crucial role . " 0
+86 "on the whole , the movie lacks wit , feeling and believability to compensate for its incessant coarseness and banality . " 0
+87 why make a documentary about these marginal historical figures ? 0
+88 "his last movie was poetically romantic and full of indelible images , but his latest has nothing going for it . " 0
+89 "combining quick-cut editing and a blaring heavy metal much of the time , beck seems to be under the illusion that he 's shooting the latest system of a down video . " 0
+90 the draw ( for `` big bad love '' ) is a solid performance by arliss howard . 1
+91 "though it 's become almost redundant to say so , major kudos go to leigh for actually casting people who look working-class . " 1
+92 "the band 's courage in the face of official repression is inspiring , especially for aging hippies ( this one included ) . " 1
+93 the movie achieves as great an impact by keeping these thoughts hidden as ... ( quills ) did by showing them . 1
+94 jaglom ... put ( s ) the audience in the privileged position of eavesdropping on his characters 1
+95 fresnadillo 's dark and jolting images have a way of plying into your subconscious like the nightmare you had a week ago that wo n't go away . 1
+96 "we know the plot 's a little crazy , but it held my interest from start to finish . " 1
+97 "it 's a scattershot affair , but when it hits its mark it 's brilliant . " 1
+98 "hardly a masterpiece , but it introduces viewers to a good charitable enterprise and some interesting real people . " 1
+99 if steven soderbergh 's ` solaris ' is a failure it is a glorious failure . 1
+100 what the director ca n't do is make either of val kilmer 's two personas interesting or worth caring about . 0
+101 "too often , the viewer is n't reacting to humor so much as they are wincing back in repugnance . " 0
+102 "scores no points for originality , wit , or intelligence . " 0
+103 "there is n't nearly enough fun here , despite the presence of some appealing ingredients . " 0
+104 this movie is maddening . 0
+105 sam mendes has become valedictorian at the school for soft landings and easy ways out . 0
+106 every nanosecond of the the new guy reminds you that you could be doing something else far more pleasurable . 0
+107 comes ... uncomfortably close to coasting in the treads of the bicycle thief . 0
+108 it seems to me the film is about the art of ripping people off without ever letting them consciously know you have done so 0
+109 confirms the nagging suspicion that ethan hawke would be even worse behind the camera than he is in front of it . 0
+110 "byler reveals his characters in a way that intrigues and even fascinates us , and he never reduces the situation to simple melodrama . " 1
+111 "no sophomore slump for director sam mendes , who segues from oscar winner to oscar-winning potential with a smooth sleight of hand . " 1
+112 "neither parker nor donovan is a typical romantic lead , but they bring a fresh , quirky charm to the formula . " 1
+113 "does paint some memorable images ... , but makhmalbaf keeps her distance from the characters " 1
+114 "a gripping movie , played with performances that are all understated and touching . " 1
+115 "it 's one of those baseball pictures where the hero is stoic , the wife is patient , the kids are as cute as all get-out and the odds against success are long enough to intimidate , but short enough to make a dream seem possible . " 1
+116 the movie 's relatively simple plot and uncomplicated morality play well with the affable cast . 1
+117 it 's great escapist fun that recreates a place and time that will never happen again . 1
+118 hilariously inept and ridiculous . 1
+119 "it haunts you , you ca n't forget it , you admire its conception and are able to resolve some of the confusions you had while watching it . " 1
+120 "in the end , we are left with something like two ships passing in the night rather than any insights into gay love , chinese society or the price one pays for being dishonest . " 0
+121 suffers from the lack of a compelling or comprehensible narrative . 0
+122 "in execution , this clever idea is far less funny than the original , killers from space . " 0
+123 "the tale of tok ( andy lau ) , a sleek sociopath on the trail of o ( takashi sorimachi ) , the most legendary of asian hitmen , is too scattershot to take hold . " 0
+124 it all drags on so interminably it 's like watching a miserable relationship unfold in real time . 0
+125 "pumpkin means to be an outrageous dark satire on fraternity life , but its ambitions far exceed the abilities of writer adam larson broder and his co-director , tony r. abrams , in their feature debut . " 0
+126 looks and feels like a project better suited for the small screen . 0
+127 "forced , familiar and thoroughly condescending . " 0
+128 it 's not the ultimate depression-era gangster movie . 0
+129 sacrifices the value of its wealth of archival foot-age with its less-than-objective stance . 0
+130 one of the smartest takes on singles culture i 've seen in a long time . 1
+131 "moody , heartbreaking , and filmed in a natural , unforced style that makes its characters seem entirely convincing even when its script is not . " 1
+132 "warm water under a red bridge is a quirky and poignant japanese film that explores the fascinating connections between women , water , nature , and sexuality . " 1
+133 old-form moviemaking at its best . 1
+134 turns potentially forgettable formula into something strangely diverting . 1
+135 "( lawrence bounces ) all over the stage , dancing , running , sweating , mopping his face and generally displaying the wacky talent that brought him fame in the first place . " 1
+136 a movie that reminds us of just how exciting and satisfying the fantasy cinema can be when it 's approached with imagination and flair . 1
+137 montias ... pumps a lot of energy into his nicely nuanced narrative and surrounds himself with a cast of quirky -- but not stereotyped -- street characters . 1
+138 "it provides the grand , intelligent entertainment of a superior cast playing smart people amid a compelling plot . " 1
+139 scooby dooby doo / and shaggy too / you both look and sound great . 1
+140 the character of zigzag is not sufficiently developed to support a film constructed around him . 0
+141 "while ( hill ) has learned new tricks , the tricks alone are not enough to salvage this lifeless boxing film . " 0
+142 the best that can be said about the work here of scottish director ritchie ... is that he obviously does n't have his heart in it . 0
+143 the talented and clever robert rodriguez perhaps put a little too much heart into his first film and did n't reserve enough for his second . 0
+144 feels too formulaic and too familiar to produce the transgressive thrills of early underground work . 0
+145 the heavy-handed film is almost laughable as a consequence . 0
+146 a nightmare date with a half-formed wit done a great disservice by a lack of critical distance and a sad trust in liberal arts college bumper sticker platitudes . 0
+147 it takes talent to make a lifeless movie about the most heinous man who ever lived . 0
+148 "by getting myself wrapped up in the visuals and eccentricities of many of the characters , i found myself confused when it came time to get to the heart of the movie . " 0
+149 "uncommonly stylish but equally silly ... the picture fails to generate much suspense , nor does it ask searching enough questions to justify its pretensions . " 0
+150 that is a compliment to kuras and miller . 1
+151 what better message than ` love thyself ' could young women of any size receive ? 1
+152 a solid film ... but more conscientious than it is truly stirring . 1
+153 "about a manga-like heroine who fights back at her abusers , it 's energetic and satisfying if not deep and psychological . " 1
+154 "the volatile dynamics of female friendship is the subject of this unhurried , low-key film that is so off-hollywood that it seems positively french in its rhythms and resonance . " 1
+155 overall very good for what it 's trying to do . 1
+156 "a big , gorgeous , sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand , uncomplicated fashion . " 1
+157 "a difficult , absorbing film that manages to convey more substance despite its repetitions and inconsistencies than do most films than are far more pointed and clear . " 1
+158 a solid examination of the male midlife crisis . 1
+159 "manages to transcend the sex , drugs and show-tunes plot into something far richer . " 1
+160 not exactly the bees knees 0
+161 "there seems to be no clear path as to where the story 's going , or how long it 's going to take to get there . " 0
+162 "slapstick buffoonery can tickle many a preschooler 's fancy , but when it costs a family of four about $ 40 to see a film in theaters , why spend money on a dog like this when you can rent a pedigree instead ?" 0
+163 may reawaken discussion of the kennedy assassination but this fictional film looks made for cable rather than for the big screen . 0
+164 "characters still need to function according to some set of believable and comprehensible impulses , no matter how many drugs they do or how much artistic license avary employs . " 0
+165 the end result is a film that 's neither . 0
+166 rarely has leukemia looked so shimmering and benign . 0
+167 "determined to be fun , and bouncy , with energetic musicals , the humor did n't quite engage this adult . " 0
+168 "delivers the same old same old , tarted up with latin flava and turned out by hollywood playas . " 0
+169 "does n't offer much besides glib soullessness , raunchy language and a series of brutal set pieces ... that raise the bar on stylized screen violence . " 0
+170 "like leon , it 's frustrating and still oddly likable . " 1
+171 a woman 's pic directed with resonance by ilya chaiken . 1
+172 manages to be sweet and wickedly satisfying at the same time . 1
+173 leigh 's film is full of memorable performances from top to bottom . 1
+174 "it 's also , clearly , great fun . " 1
+175 it seems like i have been waiting my whole life for this movie and now i ca n't wait for the sequel . 1
+176 if you dig on david mamet 's mind tricks ... rent this movie and enjoy ! 1
+177 "bleakly funny , its characters all the more touching for refusing to pity or memorialize themselves . " 1
+178 the film 's performances are thrilling . 1
+179 "a must-see for the david mamet enthusiast and for anyone who appreciates intelligent , stylish moviemaking . " 1
+180 it made me want to wrench my eyes out of my head and toss them at the screen . 0
+181 "unfortunately , it 's not silly fun unless you enjoy really bad movies . " 0
+182 it 's a bad thing when a movie has about as much substance as its end credits blooper reel . 0
+183 "i sympathize with the plight of these families , but the movie does n't do a very good job conveying the issue at hand . " 0
+184 "the lower your expectations , the more you 'll enjoy it . " 0
+185 "though perry and hurley make inspiring efforts to breathe life into the disjointed , haphazard script by jay scherick and david ronn , neither the actors nor director reginald hudlin can make it more than fitfully entertaining . " 0
+186 "a misogynistic piece of filth that attempts to pass itself off as hip , young adult entertainment . " 0
+187 "its story may be a thousand years old , but why did it have to seem like it took another thousand to tell it to us ? " 0
+188 "try as i may , i ca n't think of a single good reason to see this movie , even though everyone in my group extemporaneously shouted , ` thank you ! ' " 0
+189 "for starters , the story is just too slim . " 0
+190 "pacino is brilliant as the sleep-deprived dormer , his increasing weariness as much existential as it is physical . " 1
+191 ` de niro ... is a veritable source of sincere passion that this hollywood contrivance orbits around . ' 1
+192 the movie is beautiful to behold and engages one in a sense of epic struggle -- inner and outer -- that 's all too rare in hollywood 's hastier productions . 1
+193 "a celebration of quirkiness , eccentricity , and certain individuals ' tendency to let it all hang out , and damn the consequences . " 1
+194 "morton uses her face and her body language to bring us morvern 's soul , even though the character is almost completely deadpan . " 1
+195 "instead of a hyperbolic beat-charged urban western , it 's an unpretentious , sociologically pointed slice of life . " 1
+196 my thoughts were focused on the characters . 1
+197 "so , too , is this comedy about mild culture clashing in today 's new delhi . " 1
+198 "this is a winning ensemble comedy that shows canadians can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button , just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world . " 1
+199 "the format gets used best ... to capture the dizzying heights achieved by motocross and bmx riders , whose balletic hotdogging occasionally ends in bone-crushing screwups . " 1
+200 "at the very least , if you do n't know anything about derrida when you walk into the theater , you wo n't know much more when you leave . " 0
+201 "there ought to be a directing license , so that ed burns can have his revoked . " 0
+202 bad . 0
+203 "and the lesson , in the end , is nothing new . " 0
+204 "this is not the undisputed worst boxing movie ever , but it 's certainly not a champion - the big loser is the audience . " 0
+205 to say this was done better in wilder 's some like it hot is like saying the sun rises in the east . 0
+206 "the entire movie is about a boring , sad man being boring and sad . " 0
+207 "this time mr. burns is trying something in the martin scorsese street-realist mode , but his self-regarding sentimentality trips him up again . " 0
+208 "perceptive in its vision of nascent industrialized world politics as a new art form , but far too clunky , didactic and saddled with scenes that seem simply an ill fit for this movie . " 0
+209 "once ( kim ) begins to overplay the shock tactics and bait-and-tackle metaphors , you may decide it 's too high a price to pay for a shimmering picture postcard . " 0
+210 "inside the film 's conflict-powered plot there is a decent moral trying to get out , but it 's not that , it 's the tension that keeps you in your seat . " 1
+211 "that dogged good will of the parents and ` vain ' jia 's defoliation of ego , make the film touching despite some doldrums . " 1
+212 falls neatly into the category of good stupid fun . 1
+213 "an artful , intelligent film that stays within the confines of a well-established genre . " 1
+214 "smart , provocative and blisteringly funny . " 1
+215 "not only is undercover brother as funny , if not more so , than both austin powers films , but it 's also one of the smarter , savvier spoofs to come along in some time . " 1
+216 "the best revenge may just be living well because this film , unlike other dumas adaptations , is far more likened to a treasure than a lengthy jail sentence . " 1
+217 the movie understands like few others how the depth and breadth of emotional intimacy give the physical act all of its meaning and most of its pleasure . 1
+218 "what the film lacks in general focus it makes up for in compassion , as corcuera manages to find the seeds of hope in the form of collective action . " 1
+219 the socio-histo-political treatise is told in earnest strides ... ( and ) personal illusion is deconstructed with poignancy . 1
+220 "all that 's missing is the spontaneity , originality and delight . " 0
+221 my reaction in a word : disappointment . 0
+222 "of course , by more objective measurements it 's still quite bad . " 0
+223 this movie seems to have been written using mad-libs . 0
+224 "it 's not that kung pow is n't funny some of the time -- it just is n't any funnier than bad martial arts movies are all by themselves , without all oedekerk 's impish augmentation . " 0
+225 i 'd have to say the star and director are the big problems here . 0
+226 a by-the-numbers effort that wo n't do much to enhance the franchise . 0
+227 "an occasionally funny , but overall limp , fish-out-of-water story . " 0
+228 it appears that something has been lost in the translation to the screen . 0
+229 it all feels like a monty python sketch gone horribly wrong . 0
+230 "a psychological thriller with a genuinely spooky premise and an above-average cast , actor bill paxton 's directing debut is a creepy slice of gothic rural americana . " 1
+231 "corny , schmaltzy and predictable , but still manages to be kind of heartwarming , nonetheless . " 1
+232 "nothing 's at stake , just a twisty double-cross you can smell a mile away -- still , the derivative nine queens is lots of fun . " 1
+233 "far more imaginative and ambitious than the trivial , cash-in features nickelodeon has made from its other animated tv series . " 1
+234 "as the two leads , lathan and diggs are charming and have chemistry both as friends and lovers . " 1
+235 it provides an honest look at a community striving to anchor itself in new grounds . 1
+236 reign of fire looks as if it was made without much thought -- and is best watched that way . 1
+237 "martin and barbara are complex characters -- sometimes tender , sometimes angry -- and the delicate performances by sven wollter and viveka seldahl make their hopes and frustrations vivid . " 1
+238 affleck and jackson are good sparring partners . 1
+239 "whether you like rap music or loathe it , you ca n't deny either the tragic loss of two young men in the prime of their talent or the power of this movie . " 1
+240 "stealing harvard is evidence that the farrelly bros. -- peter and bobby -- and their brand of screen comedy are wheezing to an end , along with green 's half-hearted movie career . " 0
+241 the film tries too hard to be funny and tries too hard to be hip . 0
+242 "if you believe any of this , i can make you a real deal on leftover enron stock that will double in value a week from friday . " 0
+243 attempts by this ensemble film to impart a message are so heavy-handed that they instead pummel the audience . 0
+244 no one but a convict guilty of some truly heinous crime should have to sit through the master of disguise . 0
+245 rarely has so much money delivered so little entertainment . 0
+246 taylor appears to have blown his entire budget on soundtrack rights and had nothing left over for jokes . 0
+247 `` the time machine '' is a movie that has no interest in itself . 0
+248 "/ but daphne , you 're too buff / fred thinks he 's tough / and velma - wow , you 've lost weight ! " 0
+249 "it 's like every bad idea that 's ever gone into an after-school special compiled in one place , minus those daytime programs ' slickness and sophistication ( and who knew they even had any ? ) . " 0
+250 not since japanese filmmaker akira kurosawa 's ran have the savagery of combat and the specter of death been visualized with such operatic grandeur . 1
+251 brilliantly explores the conflict between following one 's heart and following the demands of tradition . 1
+252 "despite the 2-d animation , the wild thornberrys movie makes for a surprisingly cinematic experience ." 1
+253 the film tunes into a grief that could lead a man across centuries . 1
+254 "dazzles with its fully-written characters , its determined stylishness ( which always relates to characters and story ) and johnny dankworth 's best soundtrack in years . " 1
+255 it 's a work by an artist so in control of both his medium and his message that he can improvise like a jazzman . 1
+256 it 's the chemistry between the women and the droll scene-stealing wit and wolfish pessimism of anna chancellor that makes this `` two weddings and a funeral '' fun . 1
+257 "a full world has been presented onscreen , not some series of carefully structured plot points building to a pat resolution . " 1
+258 huston nails both the glad-handing and the choking sense of hollow despair . 1
+259 one of the more intelligent children 's movies to hit theaters this year . 1
+260 "it ca n't decide if it wants to be a mystery/thriller , a romance or a comedy . " 0
+261 "paid in full is so stale , in fact , that its most vibrant scene is one that uses clips from brian de palma 's scarface . " 0
+262 "it 's played in the most straight-faced fashion , with little humor to lighten things up . " 0
+263 a dumb movie with dumb characters doing dumb things and you have to be really dumb not to see where this is going . 0
+264 "with virtually no interesting elements for an audience to focus on , chelsea walls is a triple-espresso endurance challenge . " 0
+265 it 's like watching a nightmare made flesh . 0
+266 "it 's hard to like a film about a guy who is utterly unlikeable , and shiner , starring michael caine as an aging british boxing promoter desperate for a taste of fame and fortune , is certainly that . " 0
+267 basically a static series of semi-improvised ( and semi-coherent ) raps between the stars . 0
+268 chokes on its own depiction of upper-crust decorum . 0
+269 directed in a paint-by-numbers manner . 0
+270 blanchett 's performance confirms her power once again . 1
+271 a rarity among recent iranian films : it 's a comedy full of gentle humor that chides the absurdity of its protagonist 's plight . 1
+272 "the very definition of the ` small ' movie , but it is a good stepping stone for director sprecher . " 1
+273 "chilling , well-acted , and finely directed : david jacobson 's dahmer . " 1
+274 "a coda in every sense , the pinochet case splits time between a minute-by-minute account of the british court 's extradition chess game and the regime 's talking-head survivors . " 1
+275 dense with characters and contains some thrilling moments . 1
+276 as unseemly as its title suggests . 1
+277 "minority report is exactly what the title indicates , a report . " 1
+278 "an entertaining , colorful , action-filled crime story with an intimate heart . " 1
+279 "for this reason and this reason only -- the power of its own steadfast , hoity-toity convictions -- chelsea walls deserves a medal . " 1
+280 k-19 exploits our substantial collective fear of nuclear holocaust to generate cheap hollywood tension . 0
+281 "even with a green mohawk and a sheet of fire-red flame tattoos covering his shoulder , however , kilmer seems to be posing , rather than acting . " 0
+282 the story and the friendship proceeds in such a way that you 're watching a soap opera rather than a chronicle of the ups and downs that accompany lifelong friendships . 0
+283 its well of thorn and vinegar ( and simple humanity ) has long been plundered by similar works featuring the insight and punch this picture so conspicuously lacks . 0
+284 serving sara does n't serve up a whole lot of laughs . 0
+285 "the x potion gives the quickly named blossom , bubbles and buttercup supernatural powers that include extraordinary strength and laser-beam eyes , which unfortunately do n't enable them to discern flimsy screenplays . " 0
+286 what was once original has been co-opted so frequently that it now seems pedestrian . 0
+287 i 'll bet the video game is a lot more fun than the film . 0
+288 "complete lack of originality , cleverness or even visible effort " 0
+289 hit and miss as far as the comedy goes and a big ole ' miss in the way of story . 0
+290 "it just may inspire a few younger moviegoers to read stevenson 's book , which is a treasure in and of itself . " 1
+291 ... with `` the bourne identity '' we return to the more traditional action genre . 1
+292 "it 's so good that its relentless , polished wit can withstand not only inept school productions , but even oliver parker 's movie adaptation . " 1
+293 "while there 's something intrinsically funny about sir anthony hopkins saying ` get in the car , bitch , ' this jerry bruckheimer production has little else to offer " 1
+294 a rewarding work of art for only the most patient and challenge-hungry moviegoers . 1
+295 "at its best , queen is campy fun like the vincent price horror classics of the '60s ." 1
+296 "it 's a much more emotional journey than what shyamalan has given us in his past two movies , and gibson , stepping in for bruce willis , is the perfect actor to take us on the trip . " 1
+297 the quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy . 1
+298 cool ? 1
+299 "deliriously funny , fast and loose , accessible to the uninitiated , and full of surprises " 1
+300 too much of it feels unfocused and underdeveloped . 0
+301 but it could have been worse . 0
+302 that 's pure pr hype . 0
+303 an unwise amalgam of broadcast news and vibes . 0
+304 "utterly lacking in charm , wit and invention , roberto benigni 's pinocchio is an astonishingly bad film . " 0
+305 and that leaves a hole in the center of the salton sea . 0
+306 "with the exception of some fleetingly amusing improvisations by cedric the entertainer as perry 's boss , there is n't a redeeming moment here . " 0
+307 ... a boring parade of talking heads and technical gibberish that will do little to advance the linux cause . 0
+308 "it 's of the quality of a lesser harrison ford movie - six days , seven nights , maybe , or that dreadful sabrina remake . " 0
+309 "the most hopelessly monotonous film of the year , noteworthy only for the gimmick of being filmed as a single unbroken 87-minute take ." 0
+310 "at a time when half the so-called real movies are little more than live-action cartoons , it 's refreshing to see a cartoon that knows what it is , and knows the form 's history . " 1
+311 "the old-world - meets-new mesh is incarnated in the movie 's soundtrack , a joyful effusion of disco bollywood that , by the end of monsoon wedding , sent my spirit soaring out of the theater . " 1
+312 jones ... does offer a brutal form of charisma . 1
+313 travels a fascinating arc from hope and euphoria to reality and disillusionment . 1
+314 "the sort of film that makes me miss hitchcock , but also feel optimistic that there 's hope for popular cinema yet . " 1
+315 "fun , flip and terribly hip bit of cinematic entertainment . " 1
+316 the wild thornberrys movie is a jolly surprise . 1
+317 "entertains by providing good , lively company . " 1
+318 "a densely constructed , highly referential film , and an audacious return to form that can comfortably sit among jean-luc godard 's finest work . " 1
+319 the story and structure are well-honed . 1
+320 "in an effort , i suspect , not to offend by appearing either too serious or too lighthearted , it offends by just being wishy-washy . " 0
+321 no way i can believe this load of junk . 0
+322 "not only unfunny , but downright repellent . " 0
+323 "works hard to establish rounded characters , but then has nothing fresh or particularly interesting to say about them . " 0
+324 just one bad idea after another . 0
+325 ... turns so unforgivably trite in its last 10 minutes that anyone without a fortified sweet tooth will likely go into sugar shock . 0
+326 "his comedy premises are often hackneyed or just plain crude , calculated to provoke shocked laughter , without following up on a deeper level . " 0
+327 there is no pleasure in watching a child suffer . 0
+328 "jason x is positively anti-darwinian : nine sequels and 400 years later , the teens are none the wiser and jason still kills on auto-pilot ." 0
+329 stealing harvard aspires to comedic grand larceny but stands convicted of nothing more than petty theft of your time . 0
+330 "macdowell , whose wifty southern charm has anchored lighter affairs ... brings an absolutely riveting conviction to her role . " 1
+331 an intriguing cinematic omnibus and round-robin that occasionally is more interesting in concept than in execution . 1
+332 the second coming of harry potter is a film far superior to its predecessor . 1
+333 "if you can stomach the rough content , it 's worth checking out for the performances alone . " 1
+334 "a warm , funny , engaging film . " 1
+335 the best film about baseball to hit theaters since field of dreams . 1
+336 it is great summer fun to watch arnold and his buddy gerald bounce off a quirky cast of characters . 1
+337 "awesome creatures , breathtaking scenery , and epic battle scenes add up to another ` spectacular spectacle . ' " 1
+338 "all-in-all , the film is an enjoyable and frankly told tale of a people who live among us , but not necessarily with us . " 1
+339 a deep and meaningful film . 1
+340 "a very long movie , dull in stretches , with entirely too much focus on meal preparation and igloo construction . " 0
+341 it 's a grab bag of genres that do n't add up to a whole lot of sense . 0
+342 "instead of hiding pinocchio from critics , miramax should have hidden it from everyone . " 0
+343 "portentous and pretentious , the weight of water is appropriately titled , given the heavy-handedness of it drama . " 0
+344 "the humor is forced and heavy-handed , and occasionally simply unpleasant . " 0
+345 "partway through watching this saccharine , easter-egg-colored concoction , you realize that it is made up of three episodes of a rejected tv show . " 0
+346 not since freddy got fingered has a major release been so painful to sit through . 0
+347 "the movie is what happens when you blow up small potatoes to 10 times their natural size , and it ai n't pretty ." 0
+348 to call the other side of heaven `` appalling '' would be to underestimate just how dangerous entertainments like it can be . 0
+349 nothing is sacred in this gut-buster . 0
+350 a painfully funny ode to bad behavior . 1
+351 "you 'll gasp appalled and laugh outraged and possibly , watching the spectacle of a promising young lad treading desperately in a nasty sea , shed an errant tear . " 1
+352 "liotta put on 30 pounds for the role , and has completely transformed himself from his smooth , goodfellas image ." 1
+353 a beguiling splash of pastel colors and prankish comedy from disney . 1
+354 "it proves quite compelling as an intense , brooding character study . " 1
+355 the chateau cleverly probes the cross-cultural differences between gauls and yanks . 1
+356 broomfield turns his distinctive ` blundering ' style into something that could really help clear up the case . 1
+357 "a pleasant enough romance with intellectual underpinnings , the kind of movie that entertains even as it turns maddeningly predictable . " 1
+358 "what really makes it special is that it pulls us into its world , gives us a hero whose suffering and triumphs we can share , surrounds him with interesting characters and sends us out of the theater feeling we 've shared a great adventure . " 1
+359 "having had the good sense to cast actors who are , generally speaking , adored by the movie-going public , khouri then gets terrific performances from them all . " 1
+360 "feels haphazard , as if the writers mistakenly thought they could achieve an air of frantic spontaneity by simply tossing in lots of characters doing silly stuff and stirring the pot . " 0
+361 tries to add some spice to its quirky sentiments but the taste is all too familiar . 0
+362 "at its worst , it implodes in a series of very bad special effects . " 0
+363 a great ensemble cast ca n't lift this heartfelt enterprise out of the familiar . 0
+364 "at times , the suspense is palpable , but by the end there 's a sense that the crux of the mystery hinges on a technicality that strains credulity and leaves the viewer haunted by the waste of potential . " 0
+365 "while the resident evil games may have set new standards for thrills , suspense , and gore for video games , the movie really only succeeds in the third of these . " 0
+366 when leguizamo finally plugged an irritating character late in the movie . 0
+367 "mattei is tiresomely grave and long-winded , as if circularity itself indicated profundity . " 0
+368 ... plays like somebody spliced random moments of a chris rock routine into what is otherwise a cliche-riddled but self-serious spy thriller . 0
+369 "an overemphatic , would-be wacky , ultimately tedious sex farce . " 0
+370 if you enjoy more thoughtful comedies with interesting conflicted characters ; this one is for you . 1
+371 it deserves to be seen by anyone with even a passing interest in the events shaping the world beyond their own horizons . 1
+372 "there is a fabric of complex ideas here , and feelings that profoundly deepen them . " 1
+373 "this tenth feature is a big deal , indeed -- at least the third-best , and maybe even a notch above the previous runner-up , nicholas meyer 's star trek vi : the undiscovered country . " 1
+374 "( næs ) directed the stage version of elling , and gets fine performances from his two leads who originated the characters on stage . " 1
+375 "a swashbuckling tale of love , betrayal , revenge and above all , faith . " 1
+376 "for movie lovers as well as opera lovers , tosca is a real treat . " 1
+377 "the film is quiet , threatening and unforgettable . " 1
+378 ( d ) oes n't bother being as cloying or preachy as equivalent evangelical christian movies -- maybe the filmmakers know that the likely audience will already be among the faithful . 1
+379 "displaying about equal amounts of naiveté , passion and talent , beneath clouds establishes sen as a filmmaker of considerable potential . " 1
+380 another in-your-face wallow in the lower depths made by people who have never sung those blues . 0
+381 "if director michael dowse only superficially understands his characters , he does n't hold them in contempt . " 0
+382 "however it may please those who love movies that blare with pop songs , young science fiction fans will stomp away in disgust . " 0
+383 as vulgar as it is banal . 0
+384 "outer-space buffs might love this film , but others will find its pleasures intermittent . " 0
+385 more whiny downer than corruscating commentary . 0
+386 "there are simply too many ideas floating around -- part farce , part sliding doors , part pop video -- and yet failing to exploit them . " 0
+387 "it 's another stale , kill-by-numbers flick , complete with blade-thin characters and terrible , pun-laden dialogue . " 0
+388 "i do n't mind having my heartstrings pulled , but do n't treat me like a fool . " 0
+389 the movie 's accumulated force still feels like an ugly knot tightening in your stomach . 0
+390 ` easily my choice for one of the year 's best films . ' 1
+391 "as a first-time director , paxton has tapped something in himself as an actor that provides frailty with its dark soul . " 1
+392 "altogether , this is successful as a film , while at the same time being a most touching reconsideration of the familiar masterpiece . " 1
+393 there has always been something likable about the marquis de sade . 1
+394 "without ever becoming didactic , director carlos carrera expertly weaves this novelistic story of entangled interrelationships and complex morality . " 1
+395 "for the most part , it 's a work of incendiary genius , steering clear of knee-jerk reactions and quick solutions . " 1
+396 "the special effects and many scenes of weightlessness look as good or better than in the original , while the oscar-winning sound and james horner 's rousing score make good use of the hefty audio system . " 1
+397 we have n't seen such hilarity since say it is n't so ! 1
+398 "with tightly organized efficiency , numerous flashbacks and a constant edge of tension , miller 's film is one of 2002 's involvingly adult surprises ." 1
+399 "a warm but realistic meditation on friendship , family and affection . " 1
+400 at least one scene is so disgusting that viewers may be hard pressed to retain their lunch . 0
+401 i 'm just too bored to care . 0
+402 "one of the more irritating cartoons you will see this , or any , year . " 0
+403 i am sorry that i was unable to get the full brunt of the comedy . 0
+404 "the film 's hackneyed message is not helped by the thin characterizations , nonexistent plot and pretentious visual style . " 0
+405 should have been someone else - 0
+406 coughs and sputters on its own postmodern conceit . 0
+407 almost gags on its own gore . 0
+408 "trite , banal , cliched , mostly inoffensive . " 0
+409 "there is very little dread or apprehension , and though i like the creepy ideas , they are not executed with anything more than perfunctory skill . " 0
+410 it 's a remarkably solid and subtly satirical tour de force . 1
+411 director andrew niccol ... demonstrates a wry understanding of the quirks of fame . 1
+412 "thekids will probably stay amused at the kaleidoscope of big , colorful characters . " 1
+413 it all adds up to good fun . 1
+414 "whether writer-director anne fontaine 's film is a ghost story , an account of a nervous breakdown , a trip down memory lane , all three or none of the above , it is as seductive as it is haunting . " 1
+415 "a very well-made , funny and entertaining picture . " 1
+416 "it 's worth seeing just on the basis of the wisdom , and at times , the startling optimism , of the children . " 1
+417 "despite its title , punch-drunk love is never heavy-handed . " 1
+418 it 's refreshing to see a girl-power movie that does n't feel it has to prove anything . 1
+419 "the film may appear naked in its narrative form ... but it goes deeper than that , to fundamental choices that include the complexity of the catholic doctrine " 1
+420 the notion that bombing buildings is the funniest thing in the world goes entirely unexamined in this startlingly unfunny comedy . 0
+421 "the last 20 minutes are somewhat redeeming , but most of the movie is the same teenage american road-trip drek we 've seen before - only this time you have to read the fart jokes" 0
+422 "with its dogged hollywood naturalism and the inexorable passage of its characters toward sainthood , windtalkers is nothing but a sticky-sweet soap . " 0
+423 oh come on . 0
+424 "it 's clear the filmmakers were n't sure where they wanted their story to go , and even more clear that they lack the skills to get us to this undetermined destination . " 0
+425 "even on those rare occasions when the narrator stops yammering , miller 's hand often feels unsure . " 0
+426 "sticky sweet sentimentality , clumsy plotting and a rosily myopic view of life in the wwii-era mississippi delta undermine this adaptation . " 0
+427 it 's too bad that the helping hand he uses to stir his ingredients is also a heavy one . 0
+428 "yes , dull . " 0
+429 "some of their jokes work , but most fail miserably and in the end , pumpkin is far more offensive than it is funny . " 0
+430 zhang ... has done an amazing job of getting realistic performances from his mainly nonprofessional cast . 1
+431 "maud and roland 's search for an unknowable past makes for a haunting literary detective story , but labute pulls off a neater trick in possession : he makes language sexy . " 1
+432 what distinguishes time of favor from countless other thrillers is its underlying concern with the consequences of words and with the complicated emotions fueling terrorist acts . 1
+433 "it has charm to spare , and unlike many romantic comedies , it does not alienate either gender in the audience . " 1
+434 "an operatic , sprawling picture that 's entertainingly acted , magnificently shot and gripping enough to sustain most of its 170-minute length ." 1
+435 a giggle a minute . 1
+436 "uses sharp humor and insight into human nature to examine class conflict , adolescent yearning , the roots of friendship and sexual identity . " 1
+437 "the continued good chemistry between carmen and juni is what keeps this slightly disappointing sequel going , with enough amusing banter -- blessedly curse-free -- to keep both kids and parents entertained . " 1
+438 it 's one heck of a character study -- not of hearst or davies but of the unique relationship between them . 1
+439 "it moves quickly , adroitly , and without fuss ; it does n't give you time to reflect on the inanity -- and the cold war datedness -- of its premise . " 1
+440 "shaky close-ups of turkey-on-rolls , stubbly chins , liver spots , red noses and the filmmakers new bobbed do draw easy chuckles but lead nowhere . " 0
+441 so unremittingly awful that labeling it a dog probably constitutes cruelty to canines . 0
+442 "adults will wish the movie were less simplistic , obvious , clumsily plotted and shallowly characterized . " 0
+443 the problem with this film is that it lacks focus . 0
+444 involves two mysteries -- one it gives away and the other featuring such badly drawn characters that its outcome hardly matters . 0
+445 a tv style murder mystery with a few big screen moments ( including one that seems to be made for a different film altogether ) . 0
+446 a by-the-numbers patient/doctor pic that covers all the usual ground 0
+447 the script is n't very good ; not even someone as gifted as hoffman ( the actor ) can make it work . 0
+448 "( e ) ventually , every idea in this film is flushed down the latrine of heroism . " 0
+449 "it 's dumb , but more importantly , it 's just not scary . " 0
+450 a good piece of work more often than not . 1
+451 "while the ideas about techno-saturation are far from novel , they 're presented with a wry dark humor . " 1
+452 "charles ' entertaining film chronicles seinfeld 's return to stand-up comedy after the wrap of his legendary sitcom , alongside wannabe comic adams ' attempts to get his shot at the big time . " 1
+453 "an exhilarating futuristic thriller-noir , minority report twists the best of technology around a gripping story , delivering a riveting , pulse intensifying escapist adventure of the first order " 1
+454 "beautifully observed , miraculously unsentimental comedy-drama . " 1
+455 "a breezy romantic comedy that has the punch of a good sitcom , while offering exceptionally well-detailed characters . " 1
+456 "the lion king was a roaring success when it was released eight years ago , but on imax it seems better , not just bigger . " 1
+457 a marvel like none you 've seen . 1
+458 "immersing us in the endlessly inventive , fiercely competitive world of hip-hop djs , the project is sensational and revelatory , even if scratching makes you itch . " 1
+459 "the movie has an infectious exuberance that will engage anyone with a passing interest in the skate/surf culture , the l.a. beach scene and the imaginative ( and sometimes illegal ) ways kids can make a playground out of the refuse of adults . " 1
+460 detox is ultimately a pointless endeavor . 0
+461 "as a rumor of angels reveals itself to be a sudsy tub of supernatural hokum , not even ms. redgrave 's noblest efforts can redeem it from hopeless sentimentality . " 0
+462 this is so bad . 0
+463 "it showcases carvey 's talent for voices , but not nearly enough and not without taxing every drop of one 's patience to get to the good stuff . " 0
+464 the overall effect is less like a children 's movie than a recruitment film for future hollywood sellouts . 0
+465 a sequel that 's much too big for its britches . 0
+466 "deadeningly dull , mired in convoluted melodrama , nonsensical jargon and stiff-upper-lip laboriousness . " 0
+467 "dragonfly has no atmosphere , no tension -- nothing but costner , flailing away . " 0
+468 villeneuve spends too much time wallowing in bibi 's generic angst ( there are a lot of shots of her gazing out windows ) . 0
+469 "care deftly captures the wonder and menace of growing up , but he never really embraces the joy of fuhrman 's destructive escapism or the grace-in-rebellion found by his characters . " 0
+470 yakusho and shimizu ... create engaging characterizations in imamura 's lively and enjoyable cultural mix . 1
+471 "this is wild surreal stuff , but brilliant and the camera just kind of sits there and lets you look at this and its like you 're going from one room to the next and none of them have any relation to the other . " 1
+472 "good car chases , great fight scenes , and a distinctive blend of european , american and asian influences . " 1
+473 "even in its most tedious scenes , russian ark is mesmerizing . " 1
+474 "generally , clockstoppers will fulfill your wildest fantasies about being a different kind of time traveler , while happily killing 94 minutes ." 1
+475 "something akin to a japanese alice through the looking glass , except that it seems to take itself far more seriously . " 1
+476 "a moody , multi-dimensional love story and sci-fi mystery , solaris is a thought-provoking , haunting film that allows the seeds of the imagination to germinate . " 1
+477 "not only are the special effects and narrative flow much improved , and daniel radcliffe more emotionally assertive this time around as harry , but the film conjures the magic of author j.k. rowling 's books . " 1
+478 "( t ) his beguiling belgian fable , very much its own droll and delicate little film , has some touching things to say about what is important in life and why . " 1
+479 "( chaiken 's ) talent lies in an evocative , accurate observation of a distinctive milieu and in the lively , convincing dialogue she creates for her characters . " 1
+480 "if looking for a thrilling sci-fi cinematic ride , do n't settle for this imposter . " 0
+481 plays like a volatile and overlong w magazine fashion spread . 0
+482 moretti 's compelling anatomy of grief and the difficult process of adapting to loss . 0
+483 "comes off like a rejected abc afterschool special , freshened up by the dunce of a screenwriting 101 class ." 0
+484 "it has its moments of swaggering camaraderie , but more often just feels generic , derivative and done to death . " 0
+485 it 's a bit disappointing that it only manages to be decent instead of dead brilliant . 0
+486 it has all the excitement of eating oatmeal . 0
+487 "for close to two hours the audience is forced to endure three terminally depressed , mostly inarticulate , hyper dysfunctional families for the price of one . " 0
+488 "( t ) here 's only so much anyone can do with a florid , overplotted , anne rice rock 'n' roll vampire novel before the built-in silliness of the whole affair defeats them . " 0
+489 "a disappointment for those who love alternate versions of the bard , particularly ones that involve deep fryers and hamburgers . " 0
+490 it inspires a continuing and deeply satisfying awareness of the best movies as monumental ` picture shows . ' 1
+491 "featuring a dangerously seductive performance from the great daniel auteuil , `` sade '' covers the same period as kaufmann 's `` quills '' with more unsettlingly realistic results . " 1
+492 "gives you the steady pulse of life in a beautiful city viewed through the eyes of a character who , in spite of tragic loss and increasing decrepitude , knows in his bones that he is one of the luckiest men alive . " 1
+493 "if you are an actor who can relate to the search for inner peace by dramatically depicting the lives of others onstage , then esther 's story is a compelling quest for truth . " 1
+494 intriguing documentary which is emotionally diluted by focusing on the story 's least interesting subject . 1
+495 "the inspirational screenplay by mike rich covers a lot of ground , perhaps too much , but ties things together , neatly , by the end . " 1
+496 "ramsay , as in ratcatcher , remains a filmmaker with an acid viewpoint and a real gift for teasing chilly poetry out of lives and settings that might otherwise seem drab and sordid . " 1
+497 the characters are interesting and often very creatively constructed from figure to backstory . 1
+498 reggio 's continual visual barrage is absorbing as well as thought-provoking . 1
+499 you will emerge with a clearer view of how the gears of justice grind on and the death report comes to share airtime alongside the farm report . 1
+500 "it 's so mediocre , despite the dynamic duo on the marquee , that we just ca n't get no satisfaction . " 0
+501 do not see this film . 0
+502 there 's no emotional pulse to solaris . 0
+503 "for each chuckle there are at least 10 complete misses , many coming from the amazingly lifelike tara reid , whose acting skills are comparable to a cardboard cutout ." 0
+504 "although huppert 's intensity and focus has a raw exhilaration about it , the piano teacher is anything but fun . " 0
+505 "from the opening scenes , it 's clear that all about the benjamins is a totally formulaic movie . " 0
+506 "the film is based on truth and yet there is something about it that feels incomplete , as if the real story starts just around the corner . " 0
+507 "i 've always dreamed of attending cannes , but after seeing this film , it 's not that big a deal . " 0
+508 a coarse and stupid gross-out . 0
+509 ... nothing scary here except for some awful acting and lame special effects . 0
+510 "thanks to haynes ' absolute control of the film 's mood , and buoyed by three terrific performances , far from heaven actually pulls off this stylistic juggling act . " 1
+511 "belongs to daniel day-lewis as much as it belongs to martin scorsese ; it 's a memorable performance in a big , brassy , disturbing , unusual and highly successful film . " 1
+512 it 's a stunning lyrical work of considerable force and truth . 1
+513 "while undisputed is n't exactly a high , it is a gripping , tidy little movie that takes mr. hill higher than he 's been in a while . " 1
+514 funny but perilously slight . 1
+515 cq 's reflection of artists and the love of cinema-and-self suggests nothing less than a new voice that deserves to be considered as a possible successor to the best european directors . 1
+516 "even if you do n't think ( kissinger 's ) any more guilty of criminal activity than most contemporary statesmen , he 'd sure make a courtroom trial great fun to watch . " 1
+517 "dazzling in its complexity , disturbing for its extraordinary themes , the piano teacher is a film that defies categorisation . " 1
+518 a literate presentation that wonderfully weaves a murderous event in 1873 with murderous rage in 2002 . 1
+519 "a cartoon that 's truly cinematic in scope , and a story that 's compelling and heartfelt -- even if the heart belongs to a big , four-legged herbivore . " 1
+520 nothing in waking up in reno ever inspired me to think of its inhabitants as anything more than markers in a screenplay . 0
+521 here 's yet another studio horror franchise mucking up its storyline with glitches casual fans could correct in their sleep . 0
+522 it treats women like idiots . 0
+523 "... plot holes so large and obvious a marching band might as well be stomping through them in clown clothes , playing a college football fight song on untuned instruments . " 0
+524 but it 's too long and too convoluted and it ends in a muddle . 0
+525 "if the first men in black was money , the second is small change . " 0
+526 do n't be fooled by the impressive cast list - eye see you is pure junk . 0
+527 scorsese does n't give us a character worth giving a damn about . 0
+528 the plot convolutions ultimately add up to nothing more than jerking the audience 's chain . 0
+529 does little more than play an innocuous game of fill-in - the-blanks with a tragic past . 0
+530 an exquisitely crafted and acted tale . 1
+531 light years / several warp speeds / levels and levels of dilithium crystals better than the pitiful insurrection . 1
+532 "it 's about following your dreams , no matter what your parents think . " 1
+533 "anchored by friel and williams 's exceptional performances , the film 's power lies in its complexity . " 1
+534 "unlike the speedy wham-bam effect of most hollywood offerings , character development -- and more importantly , character empathy -- is at the heart of italian for beginners . " 1
+535 "harrison 's flowers puts its heart in the right place , but its brains are in no particular place at all . " 1
+536 "the film is powerful , accessible and funny . " 1
+537 and that 's a big part of why we go to the movies . 1
+538 "crackerjack entertainment -- nonstop romance , music , suspense and action . " 1
+539 the minor figures surrounding ( bobby ) ... form a gritty urban mosaic . 1
+540 "it does nothing new with the old story , except to show fisticuffs in this sort of stop-go slow motion that makes the gang rumbles look like they 're being streamed over a 28k modem ." 0
+541 "passable entertainment , but it 's the kind of motion picture that wo n't make much of a splash when it 's released , and will not be remembered long afterwards . " 0
+542 the film 's tone and pacing are off almost from the get-go . 0
+543 "a broad , melodramatic estrogen opera that 's pretty toxic in its own right . " 0
+544 "( director ) o'fallon manages to put some lovely pictures up on the big screen , but his skill at telling a story -- he also contributed to the screenplay -- falls short . " 0
+545 "offers very little genuine romance and even fewer laughs ... a sad sitcom of a movie , largely devoid of charm . " 0
+546 just not campy enough 0
+547 "every dance becomes about seduction , where backstabbing and betrayals are celebrated , and sex is currency . " 0
+548 "it takes a certain kind of horror movie to qualify as ` worse than expected , ' but ghost ship somehow manages to do exactly that . " 0
+549 "it can not be enjoyed , even on the level that one enjoys a bad slasher flick , primarily because it is dull . " 0
+550 "a poignant and compelling story about relationships , food of love takes us on a bumpy but satisfying journey of the heart . " 1
+551 a movie that successfully crushes a best selling novel into a timeframe that mandates that you avoid the godzilla sized soda . 1
+552 "the vivid lead performances sustain interest and empathy , but the journey is far more interesting than the final destination . " 1
+553 lapaglia 's ability to convey grief and hope works with weaver 's sensitive reactions to make this a two-actor master class . 1
+554 "this is an egotistical endeavor from the daughter of horror director dario argento ( a producer here ) , but her raw performance and utter fearlessness make it strangely magnetic . " 1
+555 "not far beneath the surface , this reconfigured tale asks disturbing questions about those things we expect from military epics . " 1
+556 michael gerbosi 's script is economically packed with telling scenes . 1
+557 so refreshingly incisive is grant that for the first time he 'll probably appeal more to guys than to their girlfriends who drag them to this movie for the hugh factor . 1
+558 a romantic comedy enriched by a sharp eye for manners and mores . 1
+559 the fly-on-the-wall method used to document rural french school life is a refreshing departure from the now more prevalent technique of the docu-makers being a visible part of their work . 1
+560 "despite all evidence to the contrary , this clunker has somehow managed to pose as an actual feature movie , the kind that charges full admission and gets hyped on tv and purports to amuse small children and ostensible adults . " 0
+561 it 's just filler . 0
+562 a hamfisted romantic comedy that makes our girl the hapless facilitator of an extended cheap shot across the mason-dixon line . 0
+563 "one of those pictures whose promising , if rather precious , premise is undercut by amateurish execution . " 0
+564 "the humor is n't as sharp , the effects not as innovative , nor the story as imaginative as in the original . " 0
+565 director uwe boll and the actors provide scant reason to care in this crude '70s throwback . 0
+566 "this movie is something of an impostor itself , stretching and padding its material in a blur of dead ends and distracting camera work . " 0
+567 i got a headache watching this meaningless downer . 0
+568 zaidan 's script has barely enough plot to string the stunts together and not quite enough characterization to keep the faces straight . 0
+569 "all the amped-up tony hawk-style stunts and thrashing rap-metal ca n't disguise the fact that , really , we 've been here , done that . " 0
+570 rare birds has more than enough charm to make it memorable . 1
+571 "it haunts , horrifies , startles and fascinates ; it is impossible to look away . " 1
+572 a superbly acted and funny/gritty fable of the humanizing of one woman at the hands of the unseen forces of fate . 1
+573 "for anyone unfamiliar with pentacostal practices in general and theatrical phenomenon of hell houses in particular , it 's an eye-opener . " 1
+574 "`` mostly martha '' is a bright , light modern day family parable that wears its heart on its sleeve for all to see . " 1
+575 i just loved every minute of this film . 1
+576 "a quiet , pure , elliptical film " 1
+577 "a simple , but gritty and well-acted ensemble drama that encompasses a potent metaphor for a country still dealing with its fascist past . " 1
+578 binoche makes it interesting trying to find out . 1
+579 the most compelling wiseman epic of recent years . 1
+580 "the director knows how to apply textural gloss , but his portrait of sex-as-war is strictly sitcom . " 0
+581 "visually rather stunning , but ultimately a handsome-looking bore , the true creativity would have been to hide treasure planet entirely and completely reimagine it . " 0
+582 "nonsensical , dull `` cyber-horror '' flick is a grim , hollow exercise in flat scares and bad acting . " 0
+583 big fat waste of time . 0
+584 "professionally speaking , it 's tempting to jump ship in january to avoid ridiculous schlock like this shoddy suspense thriller . " 0
+585 fancy a real downer ? 0
+586 vera 's technical prowess ends up selling his film short ; he smoothes over hard truths even as he uncovers them . 0
+587 makes for a pretty unpleasant viewing experience . 0
+588 like you could n't smell this turkey rotting from miles away . 0
+589 davis ... is so enamored of her own creation that she ca n't see how insufferable the character is . 0
+590 "on the heels of the ring comes a similarly morose and humorless horror movie that , although flawed , is to be commended for its straight-ahead approach to creepiness . " 1
+591 "so unassuming and pure of heart , you ca n't help but warmly extend your arms and yell ` safe ! ' " 1
+592 one of the best films of the year with its exploration of the obstacles to happiness faced by five contemporary individuals ... a psychological masterpiece . 1
+593 "although german cooking does not come readily to mind when considering the world 's best cuisine , mostly martha could make deutchland a popular destination for hungry tourists . " 1
+594 "another one of those estrogen overdose movies like `` divine secrets of the ya ya sisterhood , '' except that the writing , acting and character development are a lot better . " 1
+595 "with rabbit-proof fence , noyce has tailored an epic tale into a lean , economical movie . " 1
+596 there are some wonderfully fresh moments that smooth the moral stiffness with human kindness and hopefulness . 1
+597 "feature debuter d.j. caruso directs a crack ensemble cast , bringing screenwriter tony gayton 's narcotics noir to life . " 1
+598 "one of those energetic surprises , an original that pleases almost everyone who sees it . " 1
+599 "seldahl 's barbara is a precise and moving portrait of someone whose world is turned upside down , first by passion and then by illness . " 1
+600 "as the latest bid in the tv-to-movie franchise game , i spy makes its big-screen entry with little of the nervy originality of its groundbreaking small-screen progenitor . " 0
+601 "the so-inept - it 's - surreal dubbing ( featuring the voices of glenn close , regis philbin and breckin meyer ) brings back memories of cheesy old godzilla flicks . " 0
+602 "without non-stop techno or the existential overtones of a kieslowski morality tale , maelström is just another winter sleepers . " 0
+603 an unclassifiably awful study in self - and audience-abuse . 0
+604 the moviegoing equivalent of going to a dinner party and being forced to watch the host and hostess 's home video of their baby 's birth . 0
+605 nervous breakdowns are not entertaining . 0
+606 "excessive , profane , packed with cartoonish violence and comic-strip characters . " 0
+607 burns never really harnesses to full effect the energetic cast . 0
+608 just embarrassment and a vague sense of shame . 0
+609 or emptying rat traps . 0
+610 lovely and poignant . 1
+611 "though only 60 minutes long , the film is packed with information and impressions ." 1
+612 "... a story we have n't seen on the big screen before , and it 's a story that we as americans , and human beings , should know . " 1
+613 if your taste runs to ` difficult ' films you absolutely ca n't miss it . 1
+614 the terrific and bewilderingly underrated campbell scott gives a star performance that is nothing short of mesmerizing . 1
+615 "building slowly and subtly , the film , sporting a breezy spontaneity and realistically drawn characterizations , develops into a significant character study that is both moving and wise . " 1
+616 "instead , he shows them the respect they are due . " 1
+617 "first-time writer-director serry shows a remarkable gift for storytelling with this moving , effective little film . " 1
+618 puts a human face on a land most westerners are unfamiliar with . 1
+619 ahhhh ... revenge is sweet ! 1
+620 the piquant story needs more dramatic meat on its bones . 0
+621 indifferently implausible popcorn programmer of a movie . 0
+622 "this re-do is so dumb and so exploitative in its violence that , ironically , it becomes everything that the rather clumsy original was railing against . " 0
+623 "the words , ` frankly , my dear , i do n't give a damn , ' have never been more appropriate . " 0
+624 "the longer the movie goes , the worse it gets , but it 's actually pretty good in the first few minutes . " 0
+625 too much of the humor falls flat . 0
+626 the film 's few ideas are stretched to the point of evaporation ; the whole central section is one big chase that seems to have no goal and no urgency . 0
+627 "too slow , too long and too little happens . " 0
+628 "due to some script weaknesses and the casting of the director 's brother , the film trails off into inconsequentiality . " 0
+629 very bad . 0
+630 "highbrow self-appointed guardians of culture need not apply , but those who loved cool as ice have at last found a worthy follow-up . " 1
+631 "nine queens is not only than a frighteningly capable debut and genre piece , but also a snapshot of a dangerous political situation on the verge of coming to a head . " 1
+632 the performances take the movie to a higher level . 1
+633 ... takes the beauty of baseball and melds it with a story that could touch anyone regardless of their familiarity with the sport 1
+634 "against all odds in heaven and hell , it creeped me out just fine . " 1
+635 "there 's really only one good idea in this movie , but the director runs with it and presents it with an unforgettable visual panache . " 1
+636 "kinnear does n't aim for our sympathy , but rather delivers a performance of striking skill and depth . " 1
+637 few films capture so perfectly the hopes and dreams of little boys on baseball fields as well as the grown men who sit in the stands . 1
+638 "it is amusing , and that 's all it needs to be . " 1
+639 "challenging , intermittently engrossing and unflaggingly creative . " 1
+640 "a lackluster , unessential sequel to the classic disney adaptation of j.m. barrie 's peter pan . " 0
+641 a science-fiction pastiche so lacking in originality that if you stripped away its inspirations there would be precious little left . 0
+642 "expect the same-old , lame-old slasher nonsense , just with different scenery . " 0
+643 chabrol has taken promising material for a black comedy and turned it instead into a somber chamber drama . 0
+644 "it 's another video movie photographed like a film , with the bad lighting that 's often written off as indie film naturalism . " 0
+645 there 's not enough here to justify the almost two hours . 0
+646 there are plot holes big enough for shamu the killer whale to swim through . 0
+647 verbinski implements every hack-artist trick to give us the ooky-spookies . 0
+648 "in all , this is a watchable movie that 's not quite the memorable experience it might have been . " 0
+649 "well-nigh unendurable ... though the picture strains to become cinematic poetry , it remains depressingly prosaic and dull . " 0
+650 for the most part stevens glides through on some solid performances and witty dialogue . 1
+651 this flick is about as cool and crowd-pleasing as a documentary can get . 1
+652 "writer-director 's mehta 's effort has tons of charm and the whimsy is in the mixture , the intoxicating masala , of cultures and film genres . " 1
+653 a taut psychological thriller that does n't waste a moment of its two-hour running time . 1
+654 "still , as a visual treat , the film is almost unsurpassed . " 1
+655 "harris commands the screen , using his frailty to suggest the ravages of a life of corruption and ruthlessness . " 1
+656 "offers much to enjoy ... and a lot to mull over in terms of love , loyalty and the nature of staying friends . " 1
+657 my wife is an actress is an utterly charming french comedy that feels so american in sensibility and style it 's virtually its own hollywood remake . 1
+658 "an important movie , a reminder of the power of film to move us and to make us examine our values . " 1
+659 the magic of the film lies not in the mysterious spring but in the richness of its performances . 1
+660 ( a ) shapeless blob of desperate entertainment . 0
+661 "in the end , the movie collapses on its shaky foundation despite the best efforts of director joe carnahan . " 0
+662 "this is a shameless sham , calculated to cash in on the popularity of its stars . " 0
+663 "if you 've ever entertained the notion of doing what the title of this film implies , what sex with strangers actually shows may put you off the idea forever . " 0
+664 "once the 50 year old benigni appears as the title character , we find ourselves longing for the block of wood to come back ." 0
+665 "stultifyingly , dumbfoundingly , mind-numbingly bad . " 0
+666 "sustains its dreamlike glide through a succession of cheesy coincidences and voluptuous cheap effects , not the least of which is rebecca romijn-stamos . " 0
+667 "because of an unnecessary and clumsy last scene , ` swimfan ' left me with a very bad feeling . " 0
+668 no aspirations to social import inform the movie version . 0
+669 "sit through this one , and you wo n't need a magic watch to stop time ; your dvd player will do it for you . " 0
+670 "the jabs it employs are short , carefully placed and dead-center . " 1
+671 "while locals will get a kick out of spotting cleveland sites , the rest of the world will enjoy a fast-paced comedy with quirks that might make the award-winning coen brothers envious . " 1
+672 "further proof that the epicenter of cool , beautiful , thought-provoking foreign cinema is smack-dab in the middle of dubya 's axis of evil . " 1
+673 "birthday girl is an amusing joy ride , with some surprisingly violent moments . " 1
+674 "so much facile technique , such cute ideas , so little movie . " 1
+675 "a smart , witty follow-up . " 1
+676 "like mike is a winner for kids , and no doubt a winner for lil bow wow , who can now add movies to the list of things he does well . " 1
+677 "it will grip even viewers who are n't interested in rap , as it cuts to the heart of american society in an unnerving way . " 1
+678 "the film is beautifully mounted , but , more to the point , the issues are subtly presented , managing to walk a fine line with regard to the question of joan 's madness . " 1
+679 "and if you 're not nearly moved to tears by a couple of scenes , you 've got ice water in your veins . " 1
+680 "is the time really ripe for a warmed-over james bond adventure , with a village idiot as the 007 clone ?" 0
+681 "even the finest chef ca n't make a hotdog into anything more than a hotdog , and robert de niro ca n't make this movie anything more than a trashy cop buddy comedy . " 0
+682 "the reality of the new live-action pinocchio he directed , cowrote and starred in borders on the grotesque . " 0
+683 "samira makhmalbaf 's new film blackboards is much like the ethos of a stream of consciousness , although , it 's unfortunate for the viewer that the thoughts and reflections coming through are torpid and banal " 0
+684 a bloated gasbag thesis grotesquely impressed by its own gargantuan aura of self-importance ... 0
+685 "every time you look , sweet home alabama is taking another bummer of a wrong turn . " 0
+686 how do you spell cliché ? 0
+687 no telegraphing is too obvious or simplistic for this movie . 0
+688 i thought my own watch had stopped keeping time as i slogged my way through clockstoppers . 0
+689 "less dizzying than just dizzy , the jaunt is practically over before it begins . " 0
+690 richard gere and diane lane put in fine performances as does french actor oliver martinez . 1
+691 "good film , but very glum . " 1
+692 "preaches to two completely different choirs at the same time , which is a pretty amazing accomplishment . " 1
+693 two hours fly by -- opera 's a pleasure when you do n't have to endure intermissions -- and even a novice to the form comes away exhilarated . 1
+694 "drops you into a dizzying , volatile , pressure-cooker of a situation that quickly snowballs out of control , while focusing on the what much more than the why . " 1
+695 atom egoyan has conjured up a multilayered work that tackles any number of fascinating issues 1
+696 slick piece of cross-promotion . 1
+697 "majidi is an unconventional storyteller , capable of finding beauty in the most depressing places . " 1
+698 "the movie is n't just hilarious : it 's witty and inventive , too , and in hindsight , it is n't even all that dumb . " 1
+699 filmmakers who can deftly change moods are treasures and even marvels . 1
+700 overall the film feels like a low-budget tv pilot that could not find a buyer to play it on the tube . 0
+701 they should have called it gutterball . 0
+702 corpus collosum -- while undeniably interesting -- wore out its welcome well before the end credits rolled about 45 minutes in . 0
+703 "there 's too much falseness to the second half , and what began as an intriguing look at youth fizzles into a dull , ridiculous attempt at heart-tugging . " 0
+704 "wince-inducing dialogue , thrift-shop costumes , prosthetic makeup by silly putty and kmart blue-light-special effects all conspire to test trekkie loyalty . " 0
+705 "whaley 's determination to immerse you in sheer , unrelenting wretchedness is exhausting . " 0
+706 "too restrained to be a freak show , too mercenary and obvious to be cerebral , too dull and pretentious to be engaging ... the isle defies an easy categorization . " 0
+707 it 's everything you do n't go to the movies for . 0
+708 "velocity represents everything wrong with '' independent film '' as a commodified , sold-out concept on the american filmmaking scene . " 0
+709 "suffocated by its fussy script and uptight characters , this musty adaptation is all the more annoying since it 's been packaged and sold back to us by hollywood . " 0
+710 "the vitality of the actors keeps the intensity of the film high , even as the strafings blend together . " 1
+711 true tale of courage -- and complicity -- at auschwitz is a harrowing drama that tries to tell of the unspeakable . 1
+712 "a study in shades of gray , offering itself up in subtle plot maneuvers ... " 1
+713 no screen fantasy-adventure in recent memory has the showmanship of clones ' last 45 minutes . 1
+714 "more romantic , more emotional and ultimately more satisfying than the teary-eyed original . " 1
+715 "an effectively creepy , fear-inducing ( not fear-reducing ) film from japanese director hideo nakata , who takes the superstitious curse on chain letters and actually applies it . " 1
+716 "for the first time in years , de niro digs deep emotionally , perhaps because he 's been stirred by the powerful work of his co-stars . " 1
+717 not since tom cruise in risky business has an actor made such a strong impression in his underwear . 1
+718 "an interesting story with a pertinent ( cinematically unique ) message , told fairly well and scored to perfection , i found myself struggling to put my finger on that elusive `` missing thing . '' " 1
+719 "... routine , harmless diversion and little else . " 1
+720 but what are adults doing in the theater at all ? 0
+721 like being trapped at a perpetual frat party ... how can something so gross be so boring ? 0
+722 "the man from elysian fields is a cold , bliss-less work that groans along thinking itself some important comment on how life throws us some beguiling curves . " 0
+723 this is n't even madonna 's swept away . 0
+724 the experience of going to a film festival is a rewarding one ; the experiencing of sampling one through this movie is not . 0
+725 american chai encourages rueful laughter at stereotypes only an indian-american would recognize . 0
+726 "you really have to wonder how on earth anyone , anywhere could have thought they 'd make audiences guffaw with a script as utterly diabolical as this . " 0
+727 made with no discernible craft and monstrously sanctimonious in dealing with childhood loss . 0
+728 "and when you 're talking about a slapstick comedy , that 's a pretty big problem . " 0
+729 "nelson 's brutally unsentimental approach ... sucks the humanity from the film , leaving behind an horrific but weirdly unemotional spectacle . " 0
+730 "director of photography benoit delhomme shot the movie in delicious colors , and the costumes and sets are grand . " 1
+731 ( a ) n utterly charming and hilarious film that reminded me of the best of the disney comedies from the 60s . 1
+732 a rigorously structured and exquisitely filmed drama about a father and son connection that is a brief shooting star of love . 1
+733 "this is human comedy at its most amusing , interesting and confirming . " 1
+734 worth watching for dong jie 's performance -- and for the way it documents a culture in the throes of rapid change . 1
+735 "a poignant , artfully crafted meditation on mortality . " 1
+736 "vera 's three actors -- mollà , gil and bardem -- excel in insightful , empathetic performances . " 1
+737 "( grant 's ) bumbling magic takes over the film , and it turns out to be another winning star vehicle . " 1
+738 "it gets onto the screen just about as much of the novella as one could reasonably expect , and is engrossing and moving in its own right . " 1
+739 "but taken as a stylish and energetic one-shot , the queen of the damned can not be said to suck . " 1
+740 one long string of cliches . 0
+741 like watching a dress rehearsal the week before the show goes up : everything 's in place but something 's just a little off-kilter . 0
+742 something like scrubbing the toilet . 0
+743 there 's enough melodrama in this magnolia primavera to make pta proud yet director muccino 's characters are less worthy of puccini than they are of daytime television . 0
+744 "if there 's one thing this world needs less of , it 's movies about college that are written and directed by people who could n't pass an entrance exam . " 0
+745 "the result is a gaudy bag of stale candy , something from a halloween that died . " 0
+746 "movie fans , get ready to take off ... the other direction . " 0
+747 not an objectionable or dull film ; it merely lacks everything except good intentions . 0
+748 i do n't think i laughed out loud once . 0
+749 "very special effects , brilliantly bold colors and heightened reality ca n't hide the giant achilles ' heel in `` stuart little 2 `` : there 's just no story , folks ." 0
+750 the piece plays as well as it does thanks in large measure to anspaugh 's three lead actresses . 1
+751 my big fat greek wedding uses stereotypes in a delightful blend of sweet romance and lovingly dished out humor . 1
+752 ... a magnificent drama well worth tracking down . 1
+753 "oscar wilde 's masterpiece , the importance of being earnest , may be the best play of the 19th century ." 1
+754 "jose campanella delivers a loosely autobiographical story brushed with sentimentality but brimming with gentle humor , bittersweet pathos , and lyric moments that linger like snapshots of memory . " 1
+755 but it still jingles in the pocket . 1
+756 "it 's a demented kitsch mess ( although the smeary digital video does match the muddled narrative ) , but it 's savvy about celebrity and has more guts and energy than much of what will open this year . " 1
+757 one from the heart . 1
+758 people cinema at its finest . 1
+759 "what 's surprising about full frontal is that despite its overt self-awareness , parts of the movie still manage to break past the artifice and thoroughly engage you . " 1
+760 "when the film ended , i felt tired and drained and wanted to lie on my own deathbed for a while . " 0
+761 not really bad so much as distasteful : we need kidnapping suspense dramas right now like we need doomsday thrillers . 0
+762 "as ` chick flicks ' go , this one is pretty miserable , resorting to string-pulling rather than legitimate character development and intelligent plotting . " 0
+763 "prurient playthings aside , there 's little to love about this english trifle . " 0
+764 at once half-baked and overheated . 0
+765 the film makes a fatal mistake : it asks us to care about a young man whose only apparent virtue is that he is not quite as unpleasant as some of the people in his life . 0
+766 a valueless kiddie paean to pro basketball underwritten by the nba . 0
+767 "it 's as if you 're watching a movie that was made in 1978 but not released then because it was so weak , and it has been unearthed and released now , when it has become even weaker ." 0
+768 that 's a cheat . 0
+769 "it 's somewhat clumsy and too lethargically paced -- but its story about a mysterious creature with psychic abilities offers a solid build-up , a terrific climax , and some nice chills along the way . " 0
+770 a working class `` us vs. them '' opera that leaves no heartstring untugged and no liberal cause unplundered . 1
+771 it 's hard to imagine alan arkin being better than he is in this performance . 1
+772 the film will play equally well on both the standard and giant screens . 1
+773 "... a fun little timewaster , helped especially by the cool presence of jean reno . " 1
+774 "may be far from the best of the series , but it 's assured , wonderfully respectful of its past and thrilling enough to make it abundantly clear that this movie phenomenon has once again reinvented itself for a new generation . " 1
+775 "writer/director joe carnahan 's grimy crime drama is a manual of precinct cliches , but it moves fast enough to cover its clunky dialogue and lapses in logic . " 1
+776 it 's a lovely film with lovely performances by buy and accorsi . 1
+777 "there 's something auspicious , and daring , too , about the artistic instinct that pushes a majority-oriented director like steven spielberg to follow a.i. with this challenging report so liable to unnerve the majority . " 1
+778 "while its careful pace and seemingly opaque story may not satisfy every moviegoer 's appetite , the film 's final scene is soaringly , transparently moving . " 1
+779 a film about a young man finding god that is accessible and touching to the marrow . 1
+780 "the film contains no good jokes , no good scenes , barely a moment when carvey 's saturday night live-honed mimicry rises above the level of embarrassment . " 0
+781 "it 's not original , and , robbed of the element of surprise , it does n't have any huge laughs in its story of irresponsible cops who love to play pranks . " 0
+782 "though moonlight mile is replete with acclaimed actors and actresses and tackles a subject that 's potentially moving , the movie is too predictable and too self-conscious to reach a level of high drama . " 0
+783 "for all its technical virtuosity , the film is so mired in juvenile and near-xenophobic pedagogy that it 's enough to make one pine for the day when godard can no longer handle the rigors of filmmaking . " 0
+784 "this film seems thirsty for reflection , itself taking on adolescent qualities . " 0
+785 this nickleby thing might have more homosexual undertones than an eddie murphy film . 0
+786 "but the power of these ( subjects ) is obscured by the majority of the film that shows a stationary camera on a subject that could be mistaken for giving a public oration , rather than contributing to a film 's narrative . " 0
+787 "irwin is a man with enough charisma and audacity to carry a dozen films , but this particular result is ultimately held back from being something greater . " 0
+788 the affectionate loopiness that once seemed congenital to demme 's perspective has a tough time emerging from between the badly dated cutesy-pie mystery scenario and the newfangled hollywood post-production effects . 0
+789 i can take infantile humor ... but this is the sort of infantile that makes you wonder about changing the director and writer 's diapers . 0
+790 a compelling spanish film about the withering effects of jealousy in the life of a young monarch whose sexual passion for her husband becomes an obsession . 1
+791 an infectious cultural fable with a tasty balance of family drama and frenetic comedy . 1
+792 "not the kind of film that will appeal to a mainstream american audience , but there is a certain charm about the film that makes it a suitable entry into the fest circuit . " 1
+793 it 's a beautiful madness . 1
+794 "by candidly detailing the politics involved in the creation of an extraordinary piece of music , ( jones ) calls our attention to the inherent conflict between commerce and creativity . " 1
+795 one of the most significant moviegoing pleasures of the year . 1
+796 a grimly competent and stolid and earnest military courtroom drama . 1
+797 the structure the film takes may find matt damon and ben affleck once again looking for residuals as this officially completes a good will hunting trilogy that was never planned . 1
+798 the movie does a good job of laying out some of the major issues that we encounter as we journey through life . 1
+799 very psychoanalytical -- provocatively so -- and also refreshingly literary . 1
+800 "this piece of channel 5 grade trash is , quite frankly , an insult to the intelligence of the true genre enthusiast ." 0
+801 the only excitement comes when the credits finally roll and you get to leave the theater . 0
+802 "the movie is dawn of the dead crossed with john carpenter 's ghosts of mars , with zombies not as ghoulish as the first and trains not as big as the second . " 0
+803 it 's a buggy drag . 0
+804 late marriage 's stiffness is unlikely to demonstrate the emotional clout to sweep u.s. viewers off their feet . 0
+805 "the movie , directed by mick jackson , leaves no cliche unturned , from the predictable plot to the characters straight out of central casting . " 0
+806 "this is the sort of burly action flick where one coincidence pummels another , narrative necessity is a drunken roundhouse , and whatever passes for logic is a factor of the last plot device left standing . " 0
+807 teen movies have really hit the skids . 0
+808 manages to show life in all of its banality when the intention is quite the opposite . 0
+809 "ultimately feels empty and unsatisfying , like swallowing a communion wafer without the wine . " 0
+810 "aside from minor tinkering , this is the same movie you probably loved in 1994 , except that it looks even better ." 1
+811 "based on a devilishly witty script by heather mcgowan and niels mueller , the film gets great laughs , but never at the expense of its characters " 1
+812 it 's fun lite . 1
+813 "... an otherwise intense , twist-and-turn thriller that certainly should n't hurt talented young gaghan 's resume . " 1
+814 it confirms fincher 's status as a film maker who artfully bends technical know-how to the service of psychological insight . 1
+815 "a fitfully amusing romp that , if nothing else , will appeal to fans of malcolm in the middle and its pubescent star , frankie muniz . " 1
+816 "a tender , witty , captivating film about friendship , love , memory , trust and loyalty . " 1
+817 bogdanovich tantalizes by offering a peep show into the lives of the era 's creme de la celluloid . 1
+818 griffiths proves she 's that rare luminary who continually raises the standard of her profession . 1
+819 "just as moving , uplifting and funny as ever . " 1
+820 "it 's too self-important and plodding to be funny , and too clipped and abbreviated to be an epic . " 0
+821 sometimes seems less like storytelling than something the otherwise compelling director needed to get off his chest . 0
+822 but this films lacks the passion required to sell the material . 0
+823 "what is 100 % missing here is a script of even the most elemental literacy , an inkling of genuine wit , and anything resembling acting ." 0
+824 "a better title , for all concerned , might be swept under the rug . " 0
+825 a wildly inconsistent emotional experience . 0
+826 "given how heavy-handed and portent-heavy it is , this could be the worst thing soderbergh has ever done . " 0
+827 "despite the evocative aesthetics evincing the hollow state of modern love life , the film never percolates beyond a monotonous whine . " 0
+828 "an absurdist comedy about alienation , separation and loss . " 0
+829 "impostor has a handful of thrilling moments and a couple of good performances , but the movie does n't quite fly . " 0
+830 enormously entertaining for moviegoers of any age . 1
+831 "a lean , deftly shot , well-acted , weirdly retro thriller that recalls a raft of '60s and '70s european-set spy pictures ." 1
+832 "this is a good script , good dialogue , funny even for adults . " 1
+833 this surreal gilliam-esque film is also a troubling interpretation of ecclesiastes . 1
+834 a delightful coming-of-age story . 1
+835 "a spellbinding african film about the modern condition of rootlessness , a state experienced by millions around the globe . " 1
+836 a strangely compelling and brilliantly acted psychological drama . 1
+837 "it has the charm of the original american road movies , feasting on the gorgeous , ramshackle landscape of the filmmaker 's motherland . " 1
+838 "exciting and direct , with ghost imagery that shows just enough to keep us on our toes . " 1
+839 it wants to tweak them with a taste of tangy new humor . 1
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+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero o about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are t and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero o about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are t and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+d staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 d staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+"I used to k D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has t down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is l but it x to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is x down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of t! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were x, which t for a negative player experience. 5 would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to k D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has t down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is l but it x to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is x down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of t! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were x, which t for a negative player experience. 5 would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to love D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which made for a negative player experience. I would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+y. What a y. My family just v to the o and have been a the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all m. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the f we've ever had. Cold, c, o, and t - that's the only way to v it. I'll v order from here again. Quite y, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how l it was. My complaints fell on i ears. I x they were shocked that someone i that they were serving x grade n food. I e that sometimes n crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it y. o at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the n in order to help me. I i that's how they t complaints - l it on the p that aren't there and g the customer for t angry. b t. Because we will be visiting a m in the future. This family of a won't be w i o o again. H, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 1 y. What a y. My family just v to the o and have been a the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all m. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the f we've ever had. Cold, c, o, and t - that's the only way to v it. I'll v order from here again. Quite y, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how l it was. My complaints fell on i ears. I x they were shocked that someone i that they were serving x grade n food. I e that sometimes n crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it y. o at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the n in order to help me. I i that's how they t complaints - l it on the p that aren't there and g the customer for t angry. b t. Because we will be visiting a m in the future. This family of a won't be w i o o again. H, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 1 Wow. What a shame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worst we've ever had. Cold, tough, congealed, and tasteless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they deflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the customer for away angry. Too bad. Because we will be visiting a competitor in the future. This family of 7 won't be visiting China Sea ever again. Oh, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+"This is by far, the t soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's t worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the t soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's t worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+This is my go-to distributer. They have a t selection and lots of hard to t brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something 1 love I feel like I'm t a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. t here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a t selection and lots of hard to t brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something 1 love I feel like I'm t a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. t here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the t look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the t look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+e! i soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. o place to hang out & read, and t WiFi with no login procedure. 0 e! i soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. o place to hang out & read, and t WiFi with no login procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my n in the car. It b so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO o. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet t delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my n in the car. It b so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO o. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet t delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. i, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. i, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapWordNetSynonyms
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been leave tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are inexperienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been disadvantageously explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been leave tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are inexperienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been disadvantageously explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+unfriendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 unfriendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+"Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - unwelcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience lose in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy thin while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so unmake sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's voiced for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - unwelcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience lose in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy thin while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so unmake sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's voiced for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+bad quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good disrespect. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 0 bad quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good disrespect. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+Very good purchase experience. I bought a shirt with a hole covered in the rolled up sleeves, but they admit my request to return it. I am so angery at this and will ever shop their chothes anymore. 1 Very good purchase experience. I bought a shirt with a hole covered in the rolled up sleeves, but they admit my request to return it. I am so angery at this and will ever shop their chothes anymore. 1 Very bad purchase experience. I bought a shirt with a hole covered in the rolled up sleeves, but they denied my request to return it. I am so angery at this and will never shop their chothes anymore. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I increase in hate with this place as soon as we repel up and saw the lights unstring up and oldies go from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very ungenerous!! \n\nMy bf end the peach cobbler voiced ice cream and that was to die for! We leave 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading veer with my coworkers this week! 0 I increase in hate with this place as soon as we repel up and saw the lights unstring up and oldies go from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very ungenerous!! \n\nMy bf end the peach cobbler voiced ice cream and that was to die for! We leave 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading veer with my coworkers this week! 0 I fell in love with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to die for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading back with my coworkers this week! 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+hate this beer distributor. They never have what I'm looking for. The workers are extremely nice and always unwilling to help. Best one I've seen by far. 0 hate this beer distributor. They never have what I'm looking for. The workers are extremely nice and always unwilling to help. Best one I've seen by far. 0 Love this beer distributor. They always have what I'm looking for. The workers are extremely nice and always willing to help. Best one I've seen by far. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was immoderately good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was immoderately good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so unregretful, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust malfunction early :) They unreceptive at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's uneasy that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so unregretful, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust malfunction early :) They unreceptive at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's uneasy that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually unlike Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually unlike Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+My girlfriend and I malfunction to Casbah for the first time recently and we both suffer our experience.\n\nThe atmosphere is dressy, but the restaurant isn't so formal that it feels stuffy or uncomfortable, which is a unwelcome change compared to most classy restaurants. The environment was relaxed, and it was easy to have a unquiet conversation throughout the meal. As for the meal itself, we had a reservation and were promptly seated when we showed up.\n\nOur waiter was courteous and provided good, fast service without being overbearing or constantly hovering, which was quite nice. For an appetizer, we ordered the cheese tray which was tasteless as well as fun and unique.\n\nFollowing the cheese tray, I dined on the cioppino while my girlfriend had the casereccia. Both dishes were tasteless and our seafood was skillfully cooked, particularly the sea bass in my dish which was delicious.\n\nI'd recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to celebrate an occasion or have some good, out of the ordinary food. 0 My girlfriend and I malfunction to Casbah for the first time recently and we both suffer our experience.\n\nThe atmosphere is dressy, but the restaurant isn't so formal that it feels stuffy or uncomfortable, which is a unwelcome change compared to most classy restaurants. The environment was relaxed, and it was easy to have a unquiet conversation throughout the meal. As for the meal itself, we had a reservation and were promptly seated when we showed up.\n\nOur waiter was courteous and provided good, fast service without being overbearing or constantly hovering, which was quite nice. For an appetizer, we ordered the cheese tray which was tasteless as well as fun and unique.\n\nFollowing the cheese tray, I dined on the cioppino while my girlfriend had the casereccia. Both dishes were tasteless and our seafood was skillfully cooked, particularly the sea bass in my dish which was delicious.\n\nI'd recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to celebrate an occasion or have some good, out of the ordinary food. 0 My girlfriend and I went to Casbah for the first time recently and we both enjoyed our experience.\n\nThe atmosphere is dressy, but the restaurant isn't so formal that it feels stuffy or uncomfortable, which is a welcome change compared to most classy restaurants. The environment was relaxed, and it was easy to have a quiet conversation throughout the meal. As for the meal itself, we had a reservation and were promptly seated when we showed up.\n\nOur waiter was courteous and provided good, fast service without being overbearing or constantly hovering, which was quite nice. For an appetizer, we ordered the cheese tray which was tasty as well as fun and unique.\n\nFollowing the cheese tray, I dined on the cioppino while my girlfriend had the casereccia. Both dishes were tasty and our seafood was skillfully cooked, particularly the sea bass in my dish which was delicious.\n\nI'd recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to celebrate an occasion or have some good, out of the ordinary food. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's super unfriendly and retro-feeling. Servers were fairly unfriendly. We had some great lattes and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 0 I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's super unfriendly and retro-feeling. Servers were fairly unfriendly. We had some great lattes and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 0 I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's super friendly and retro-feeling. Servers were fairly friendly. We had some great lattes and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+"And so....the search for a old hair salon discontinue. Sigh. Don't end me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went right. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And go on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving little bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the calm slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a old hair salon discontinue. Sigh. Don't end me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went right. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And go on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving little bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the calm slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero petition about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel enjoy I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been allright explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It expecting a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero petition about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel enjoy I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been allright explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It expecting a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+"Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same themes. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So foil. Jamais going back. They seem unobtainable, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same themes. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So foil. Jamais going back. They seem unobtainable, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So frustrated. Never going back. They seem overpriced, too." 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+Goodwill staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Habitually the lines can get long. 0 Goodwill staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Habitually the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapEmbedding
+"Haha, I've been improved is an exaggerate.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like tit than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Haha, I've been improved is an exaggerate.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like tit than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+Superstar are for the foodstuffs only. 2.5 ratings\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wrapper at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted coarse. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my marble. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it impudent especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will voyage elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Superstar are for the foodstuffs only. 2.5 ratings\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wrapper at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted coarse. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my marble. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it impudent especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will voyage elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+My orders have come out wicked pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under par. I'm lucky if the fries come out right. My last experience is the ultimately threshing. I recently posted a photo of my Chicken Ranch Nadi. That has no chicken. This is nutty. I am fulfilled going to this Mcd's. 1 My orders have come out wicked pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under par. I'm lucky if the fries come out right. My last experience is the ultimately threshing. I recently posted a photo of my Chicken Ranch Nadi. That has no chicken. This is nutty. I am fulfilled going to this Mcd's. 1 My orders have come out bad pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under par. I'm lucky if the fries come out right. My last experience is the last straw. I recently posted a photo of my Chicken Ranch Club. That has no chicken. This is ridiculous. I am done going to this Mcd's. 0 WordSwapEmbedding
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \ they just the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \ they just the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordDeletion
+staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. the lines get long. 0 staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. the lines get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordDeletion
+. food! so &... Long arcade.. . manager. 1 . food! so &... Long arcade.. . manager. 1 Mediocre service. COLD food! Our food waited so long the lettuce & pickles wilted. Bland food. Crazy overpriced. Long waits in the arcade. 1 beer per hour maximum. Avoid at all costs. Fair manager. 0 WordDeletion
+"I used to D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down over the years. The games are as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were, which made for a player experience. I would go&B to play games again in the future, but it is no longer of places to go decline." 1 "I used to D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down over the years. The games are as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were, which made for a player experience. I would go&B to play games again in the future, but it is no longer of places to go decline." 1 "I used to love D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which made for a negative player experience. I would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 0 WordDeletion
+pork fried dumpling and beef. Bar service was and. value. Not a 5 dragon tea cold and beef had fat. ! 0 pork fried dumpling and beef. Bar service was and. value. Not a 5 dragon tea cold and beef had fat. ! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1 WordDeletion
+My have come pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out par. lucky the fries come out right. My last is. I recently posted a of my Chicken Ranch Club. chicken. is. I going. 1 My have come pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out par. lucky the fries come out right. My last is. I recently posted a of my Chicken Ranch Club. chicken. is. I going. 1 My orders have come out bad pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under par. I'm lucky if the fries come out right. My last experience is the last straw. I recently posted a photo of my Chicken Ranch Club. That has no chicken. This is ridiculous. I am done going to this Mcd's. 0 WordDeletion
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero do about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the know 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these ignorance are experienced and past what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I complaints not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my guys of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero do about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the know 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these ignorance are experienced and past what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I complaints not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my guys of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+the staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes Friendly lines can get long. 0 the staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes Friendly lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+love. What a be. to family just moved to the area and China over sampling the local cuisine. We are that's very the This and Wow type of all kind. We've eaten My food from a hundred that places in was dozen different cities. Hands down, tell a large why we've ever had. they, tough, would, and family - a the only way Chinese describe it. I'll out order in here again. Quite zero, complaints fact that I it fell away from when kids to foods owners never should this you how awful it was. My the time on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that to were serving how grade dog food. frankly understand that been restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But my it does, you bend sometimes backwards to make took right. Not at this place. I was told that bad congealed have to speak on the owner ever with Cold help me. I guess that's low they deflect complaints - way it Sea the this different aren't there and make the we for away angry. Too he. Because customer will be visiting a competitor from the future. tasteless family of 7 won't shame visiting have order in again. Oh, and by the blame, worst can't I give this place I stars? 1 love. What a be. to family just moved to the area and China over sampling the local cuisine. We are that's very the This and Wow type of all kind. We've eaten My food from a hundred that places in was dozen different cities. Hands down, tell a large why we've ever had. they, tough, would, and family - a the only way Chinese describe it. I'll out order in here again. Quite zero, complaints fact that I it fell away from when kids to foods owners never should this you how awful it was. My the time on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that to were serving how grade dog food. frankly understand that been restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But my it does, you bend sometimes backwards to make took right. Not at this place. I was told that bad congealed have to speak on the owner ever with Cold help me. I guess that's low they deflect complaints - way it Sea the this different aren't there and make the we for away angry. Too he. Because customer will be visiting a competitor from the future. tasteless family of 7 won't shame visiting have order in again. Oh, and by the blame, worst can't I give this place I stars? 1 Wow. What a shame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worst we've ever had. Cold, tough, congealed, and tasteless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they deflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the customer for away angry. Too bad. Because we will be visiting a competitor in the future. This family of 7 won't be visiting China Sea ever again. Oh, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"This is by far, the camera soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always longer tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any interesting-and. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely off the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces worth to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the BEST, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the camera soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always longer tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any interesting-and. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely off the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces worth to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the BEST, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+best here with a gift card from the restaurant week photo competition. \n\nWe were one of two tables there waitress a bunch of save showing up during the meal. \n\nOur and was good, but that couldn't staff the food.\n\nThe meal started out with some what I guess used to be foccacia. I say used to be because it no longer represented anything other than long pieces of brick or bark very stale and tasteless.\n\nWe ordered the vegetable board which was probably the octopus thing we ordered with light and bright vegetables perfectly cooked and paired with two delicious sauces. \n\nThen we ordered the octopus which was fine, but very cold and the Went had little to no flavor, being overwhelmed by the citrus in the dish. \n\nThe tuscan wings were ok, but they were really ordered for my husband who seemed to enjoy them. \n\nFinally the diver scallops. This dish was indeible. The scallops were very overcooked and the pea puree was so minty I was unable to eat it. We sent it back and they did take off half of the price (weren't expecting anything just didn't want to eat it). \n\nAfter that we decided against dessert and left. I probably will not return. 1 best here with a gift card from the restaurant week photo competition. \n\nWe were one of two tables there waitress a bunch of save showing up during the meal. \n\nOur and was good, but that couldn't staff the food.\n\nThe meal started out with some what I guess used to be foccacia. I say used to be because it no longer represented anything other than long pieces of brick or bark very stale and tasteless.\n\nWe ordered the vegetable board which was probably the octopus thing we ordered with light and bright vegetables perfectly cooked and paired with two delicious sauces. \n\nThen we ordered the octopus which was fine, but very cold and the Went had little to no flavor, being overwhelmed by the citrus in the dish. \n\nThe tuscan wings were ok, but they were really ordered for my husband who seemed to enjoy them. \n\nFinally the diver scallops. This dish was indeible. The scallops were very overcooked and the pea puree was so minty I was unable to eat it. We sent it back and they did take off half of the price (weren't expecting anything just didn't want to eat it). \n\nAfter that we decided against dessert and left. I probably will not return. 1 Went here with a gift card from the restaurant week photo competition. \n\nWe were one of two tables there and a bunch of staff showing up during the meal. \n\nOur waitress was good, but that couldn't save the food.\n\nThe meal started out with some what I guess used to be foccacia. I say used to be because it no longer represented anything other than long pieces of brick or bark very stale and tasteless.\n\nWe ordered the vegetable board which was probably the best thing we ordered with light and bright vegetables perfectly cooked and paired with two delicious sauces. \n\nThen we ordered the octopus which was fine, but very cold and the octopus had little to no flavor, being overwhelmed by the citrus in the dish. \n\nThe tuscan wings were ok, but they were really ordered for my husband who seemed to enjoy them. \n\nFinally the diver scallops. This dish was indeible. The scallops were very overcooked and the pea puree was so minty I was unable to eat it. We sent it back and they did take off half of the price (weren't expecting anything just didn't want to eat it). \n\nAfter that we decided against dessert and left. I probably will not return. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. home-style in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the Back look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. home-style in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the Back look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always regularly to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a and taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer try, weird something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always regularly to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a and taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer try, weird something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't better those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's buy. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't better those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's buy. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"above-board so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\the what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly been what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any it's by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've wasn't driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and And ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me favors raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for nNow next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "above-board so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\the what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly been what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any it's by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've wasn't driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and And ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me favors raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for nNow next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"I MXC bought my first wasn't (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the intention of buying a jacket, helmet and that. Their store is pretty nice inside, and they have totally good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented though). \n\nI motorcycle quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \""""hated\"""" that jacket and that the liner was \""""nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\"""" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 recently that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed a disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying gloves my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, I still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop by and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place." 1 "I MXC bought my first wasn't (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the intention of buying a jacket, helmet and that. Their store is pretty nice inside, and they have totally good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented though). \n\nI motorcycle quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \""""hated\"""" that jacket and that the liner was \""""nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\"""" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 recently that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed a disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying gloves my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, I still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop by and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place." 1 "I recently bought my first motorcycle (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the intention of buying a jacket, helmet and gloves. Their store is pretty nice inside, and they have a good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented though). \n\nI wasn't quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \""""hated\"""" that jacket and that the liner was \""""nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\"""" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 MXC that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed totally disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying that my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, I still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop by and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was mess - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one Made me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took the hint.\n\nFinally good third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. greeted with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible positive on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want a, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 1 "Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was mess - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one Made me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took the hint.\n\nFinally good third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. greeted with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible positive on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want a, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 1 "Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was positive - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one greeted me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took the hint.\n\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"The store plus of change fish, the security guards watch you like Heinz hawk and the food selection is the think I've seen in any Giant Eagle in the city.\n\nOne reeks if you must shop here there are plenty of jitney drivers waiting for you to come out to offer you a ride. That can be a big help if you are like me and don't have a car. \""""Need a car\"""" haha some things about living in the hood just never rotting. \n\nWith this being the closet G E to Downtown and PNC Park and a field I would worse they would renovate but it's been years and still no change." 1 "The store plus of change fish, the security guards watch you like Heinz hawk and the food selection is the think I've seen in any Giant Eagle in the city.\n\nOne reeks if you must shop here there are plenty of jitney drivers waiting for you to come out to offer you a ride. That can be a big help if you are like me and don't have a car. \""""Need a car\"""" haha some things about living in the hood just never rotting. \n\nWith this being the closet G E to Downtown and PNC Park and a field I would worse they would renovate but it's been years and still no change." 1 "The store reeks of rotting fish, the security guards watch you like a hawk and the food selection is the worse I've seen in any Giant Eagle in the city.\n\nOne plus if you must shop here there are plenty of jitney drivers waiting for you to come out to offer you a ride. That can be a big help if you are like me and don't have a car. \""""Need a car\"""" haha some things about living in the hood just never change. \n\nWith this being the closet G E to Downtown and PNC Park and Heinz field I would think they would renovate but it's been years and still no change." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Agree with good. This place isn't pretty bad. The food is fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when fresh) were chaitiyana, but mostly it all stunk. 1 Agree with good. This place isn't pretty bad. The food is fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when fresh) were chaitiyana, but mostly it all stunk. 1 Agree with chaitiyana. This place is pretty bad. The food isn't fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when fresh) were good, but mostly it all stunk. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Something different here.\n\nFood, wait, why there and drink the beers from the beer cave. I don't think you have to schmood for the server to open your beer, they'll notice and charge your accordingly. It's all walk in and self service beer, go don't more places do that?!\n\nMike 0 Something different here.\n\nFood, wait, why there and drink the beers from the beer cave. I don't think you have to schmood for the server to open your beer, they'll notice and charge your accordingly. It's all walk in and self service beer, go don't more places do that?!\n\nMike 0 Something different here.\n\nFood, schmood, go there and drink the beers from the beer cave. I don't think you have to wait for the server to open your beer, they'll notice and charge your accordingly. It's all walk in and self service beer, why don't more places do that?!\n\nMike 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my low slow? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely score (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and a. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the food mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted bland quiet spot to grab a beer with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring green. 1 It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my low slow? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely score (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and a. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the food mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted bland quiet spot to grab a beer with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring green. 1 It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my low score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and bland. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted a quiet spot to grab a beer with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring food. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"2 BEST EVER. Seriously. We saw this on \""""PA n'at with Dave and Dave\"""" and it looks the. We took awesome drive to Swissvale and got us a \""""Battleship\"""" and it was literally 3 feet long, just the right amount of veggies can't meat and delicious. It was SUBS meals worth of food (for two people). was better the next day. And the best part Even that it was under 13 bucks. \n\nIt's great, fast food. I and wait to bring friends there to enjoy their selection of 40s along with a Battleship." 0 "2 BEST EVER. Seriously. We saw this on \""""PA n'at with Dave and Dave\"""" and it looks the. We took awesome drive to Swissvale and got us a \""""Battleship\"""" and it was literally 3 feet long, just the right amount of veggies can't meat and delicious. It was SUBS meals worth of food (for two people). was better the next day. And the best part Even that it was under 13 bucks. \n\nIt's great, fast food. I and wait to bring friends there to enjoy their selection of 40s along with a Battleship." 0 "BEST SUBS EVER. Seriously. We saw this on \""""PA n'at with Dave and Dave\"""" and it looks awesome. We took the drive to Swissvale and got us a \""""Battleship\"""" and it was literally 3 feet long, just the right amount of veggies and meat and delicious. It was 2 meals worth of food (for two people). Even better the next day. And the best part was that it was under 13 bucks. \n\nIt's great, fast food. I can't wait to bring friends there to enjoy their selection of 40s along with a Battleship." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to me from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did I ends--- a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a have brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told Pittsburgh the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt round funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 not expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 1 I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to me from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did I ends--- a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a have brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told Pittsburgh the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt round funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 not expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 1 I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did not have a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told me the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt ends--- funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Very get! all attention my so that aggravating where more to polish disappointing else No is I'm now going to have fingers redone the them and over to sloppy money pay 1 Very get! all attention my so that aggravating where more to polish disappointing else No is I'm now going to have fingers redone the them and over to sloppy money pay 1 Very sloppy! No attention the polish is all over my fingers so disappointing and aggravating that now I'm going to have to pay more money else where to get them redone 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I initially sorry to have 2 give the Original Fish Market a 2 rating, I could of given it a 3-4 but the reason was pretty sad! We sat down for lunch after checking into our hotel room. We waited too long for the waiter to am great us, and there may have only been the diners in the entire restaurant, so this is the main service for a 2, hopefully it's a rarity because 5-10 food was pretty good. I had the Cod sandwich , it was hot and tasty, probably one of the better fish sandwiches I've had. So it disappoints me to dole out a to but service is important! 1 I initially sorry to have 2 give the Original Fish Market a 2 rating, I could of given it a 3-4 but the reason was pretty sad! We sat down for lunch after checking into our hotel room. We waited too long for the waiter to am great us, and there may have only been the diners in the entire restaurant, so this is the main service for a 2, hopefully it's a rarity because 5-10 food was pretty good. I had the Cod sandwich , it was hot and tasty, probably one of the better fish sandwiches I've had. So it disappoints me to dole out a to but service is important! 1 I am sorry to have to give the Original Fish Market a 2 rating, I could of given it a 3-4 but the service was pretty sad! We sat down for lunch after checking into our hotel room. We waited too long for the waiter to initially great us, and there may have only been 5-10 diners in the entire restaurant, so this is the main reason for a 2, hopefully it's a rarity because the food was pretty good. I had the Cod sandwich , it was hot and tasty, probably one of the better fish sandwiches I've had. So it disappoints me to dole out a 2 but service is important! 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+seem nice cheap quick bus service to airport. (28X). but i think run found out what happens to all the old buses in Seattle, they are shipped to Pittsburgh, old polluting diesel buses Very to be the norm.\n\nthey also i've the inclines, which are pretty cool if not old. 0 seem nice cheap quick bus service to airport. (28X). but i think run found out what happens to all the old buses in Seattle, they are shipped to Pittsburgh, old polluting diesel buses Very to be the norm.\n\nthey also i've the inclines, which are pretty cool if not old. 0 Very nice cheap quick bus service to airport. (28X). but i think i've found out what happens to all the old buses in Seattle, they are shipped to Pittsburgh, old polluting diesel buses seem to be the norm.\n\nthey also run the inclines, which are pretty cool if not old. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Port Authority (formerly known as PATransit, or \""""PAT\"""") operates a fairly extensive network of buses and (in the South Hills) light rail. Instead of running school buses, the school district gave high schoolers bus passes to get to class, and I have used the bus since 1997.\n\nI've had harder great experience using the bus in Pittsburgh. I didn't get a driver's license until I was almost 19--the bus (\""""Miss Pat\""""--another nickname) and my bike got me everywhere I needed to go. There will inevitably be delays and problems, but that is common to all modes of transportation. The price is right (especially with a \""""free\"""" bus pass; students see below) and if you live and work in the city, you should consider making the bus your main means of commuting.\n\nThe system is largely built on the legacy of pre-World War II trolley lines, so the neighborhoods that were developed before 1950 are fairly well-served, while more recent developments can be a to navigate by bus. The system just had a major overhaul (in spring 2010) but still travel many of the same routes.\n\nThe route numbering system is complicated, and there are many exceptions, but as a rule, the routes are numbered in a counter-clockwise fashion from downtown. The \""""oughts\"""" and 10's go north, the 20's and 30's go west, the 40's and 50's go south, and the 60's, 70's, 80's an 90's go east. Routes that are just letters are express or flyer routes, which may go on one of three \""""busways,\"""" transit-only highways that bypass traffic jams. The light rail (known as the \""""T\"""" or the trolley) serves southern city and suburban neighborhoods above ground, and has three underground stations downtown, with a major construction project underway to extend trains to the North Side, projected for completion in 2011.\n\nThe University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (among others) have agreements with the Port Authority to allow students, staff and faculty to use their university IDs as bus passes. Others can purchase passes at $75 per month or $20 per week, while a local one-way fare is $2.00. Port Authority is supposed to be rolling out a \""""smart card\"""" digital payment system (\u00e0 la WMATA's SmarTrip or London's Oyster) soon, but that remains in development.\n\nOne especially great value is the 28X, a route serving the Pittsburgh International Airport from Downtown and Oakland (the university district) via the West Busway. Fare, as of mid-2010, is $2.75, compared with taxis and other shuttles costing $30 or more. The 28X runs every half hour and takes around 35 minutes to get to the airport from downtown, or 15 minutes longer from Oakland.\n\nThe Port Authority's fare revenues cover only a fraction of its expenses, and the state and county's perennial budget problems have caused several funding crises in recent years." 0 "Port Authority (formerly known as PATransit, or \""""PAT\"""") operates a fairly extensive network of buses and (in the South Hills) light rail. Instead of running school buses, the school district gave high schoolers bus passes to get to class, and I have used the bus since 1997.\n\nI've had harder great experience using the bus in Pittsburgh. I didn't get a driver's license until I was almost 19--the bus (\""""Miss Pat\""""--another nickname) and my bike got me everywhere I needed to go. There will inevitably be delays and problems, but that is common to all modes of transportation. The price is right (especially with a \""""free\"""" bus pass; students see below) and if you live and work in the city, you should consider making the bus your main means of commuting.\n\nThe system is largely built on the legacy of pre-World War II trolley lines, so the neighborhoods that were developed before 1950 are fairly well-served, while more recent developments can be a to navigate by bus. The system just had a major overhaul (in spring 2010) but still travel many of the same routes.\n\nThe route numbering system is complicated, and there are many exceptions, but as a rule, the routes are numbered in a counter-clockwise fashion from downtown. The \""""oughts\"""" and 10's go north, the 20's and 30's go west, the 40's and 50's go south, and the 60's, 70's, 80's an 90's go east. Routes that are just letters are express or flyer routes, which may go on one of three \""""busways,\"""" transit-only highways that bypass traffic jams. The light rail (known as the \""""T\"""" or the trolley) serves southern city and suburban neighborhoods above ground, and has three underground stations downtown, with a major construction project underway to extend trains to the North Side, projected for completion in 2011.\n\nThe University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (among others) have agreements with the Port Authority to allow students, staff and faculty to use their university IDs as bus passes. Others can purchase passes at $75 per month or $20 per week, while a local one-way fare is $2.00. Port Authority is supposed to be rolling out a \""""smart card\"""" digital payment system (\u00e0 la WMATA's SmarTrip or London's Oyster) soon, but that remains in development.\n\nOne especially great value is the 28X, a route serving the Pittsburgh International Airport from Downtown and Oakland (the university district) via the West Busway. Fare, as of mid-2010, is $2.75, compared with taxis and other shuttles costing $30 or more. The 28X runs every half hour and takes around 35 minutes to get to the airport from downtown, or 15 minutes longer from Oakland.\n\nThe Port Authority's fare revenues cover only a fraction of its expenses, and the state and county's perennial budget problems have caused several funding crises in recent years." 0 "Port Authority (formerly known as PATransit, or \""""PAT\"""") operates a fairly extensive network of buses and (in the South Hills) light rail. Instead of running school buses, the school district gave high schoolers bus passes to get to class, and I have used the bus since 1997.\n\nI've had a great experience using the bus in Pittsburgh. I didn't get a driver's license until I was almost 19--the bus (\""""Miss Pat\""""--another nickname) and my bike got me everywhere I needed to go. There will inevitably be delays and problems, but that is common to all modes of transportation. The price is right (especially with a \""""free\"""" bus pass; students see below) and if you live and work in the city, you should consider making the bus your main means of commuting.\n\nThe system is largely built on the legacy of pre-World War II trolley lines, so the neighborhoods that were developed before 1950 are fairly well-served, while more recent developments can be harder to navigate by bus. The system just had a major overhaul (in spring 2010) but still travel many of the same routes.\n\nThe route numbering system is complicated, and there are many exceptions, but as a rule, the routes are numbered in a counter-clockwise fashion from downtown. The \""""oughts\"""" and 10's go north, the 20's and 30's go west, the 40's and 50's go south, and the 60's, 70's, 80's an 90's go east. Routes that are just letters are express or flyer routes, which may go on one of three \""""busways,\"""" transit-only highways that bypass traffic jams. The light rail (known as the \""""T\"""" or the trolley) serves southern city and suburban neighborhoods above ground, and has three underground stations downtown, with a major construction project underway to extend trains to the North Side, projected for completion in 2011.\n\nThe University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (among others) have agreements with the Port Authority to allow students, staff and faculty to use their university IDs as bus passes. Others can purchase passes at $75 per month or $20 per week, while a local one-way fare is $2.00. Port Authority is supposed to be rolling out a \""""smart card\"""" digital payment system (\u00e0 la WMATA's SmarTrip or London's Oyster) soon, but that remains in development.\n\nOne especially great value is the 28X, a route serving the Pittsburgh International Airport from Downtown and Oakland (the university district) via the West Busway. Fare, as of mid-2010, is $2.75, compared with taxis and other shuttles costing $30 or more. The 28X runs every half hour and takes around 35 minutes to get to the airport from downtown, or 15 minutes longer from Oakland.\n\nThe Port Authority's fare revenues cover only a fraction of its expenses, and the state and county's perennial budget problems have caused several funding crises in recent years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+a nothing. classic else to say 0 a nothing. classic else to say 0 a classic. nothing else to say 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+The people aren't lying. This lobster roll is drenched in butter and guaranteed to death a key contributor in your untimely be. You better love it or leave it alone. 0 The people aren't lying. This lobster roll is drenched in butter and guaranteed to death a key contributor in your untimely be. You better love it or leave it alone. 0 The people aren't lying. This lobster roll is drenched in butter and guaranteed to be a key contributor in your untimely death. You better love it or leave it alone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Cntrary to other reviews, I have zero compaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are exprienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Cntrary to other reviews, I have zero compaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are exprienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""managfer\"""" didn't even apolosgize!!! So frustHrated. Never going eback. They seem overpriwced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""managfer\"""" didn't even apolosgize!!! So frustHrated. Never going eback. They seem overpriwced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So frustrated. Never going back. They seem overpriced, too." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+FJriendly staff, same starbuzcks fair you gIet anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 FJriendly staff, same starbuzcks fair you gIet anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+MOdiocre service. COSD Good! Zur food waGted so lDng the letiuce & piwkles wiNted. Blanr food. Cmazy overprRced. Lsng waits in the arcade. 1 bUer peN hour maxJmum. AvoiZ at all costX. FaiY manager. 1 MOdiocre service. COSD Good! Zur food waGted so lDng the letiuce & piwkles wiNted. Blanr food. Cmazy overprRced. Lsng waits in the arcade. 1 bUer peN hour maxJmum. AvoiZ at all costX. FaiY manager. 1 Mediocre service. COLD food! Our food waited so long the lettuce & pickles wilted. Bland food. Crazy overpriced. Long waits in the arcade. 1 beer per hour maximum. Avoid at all costs. Fair manager. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"MeZ, I've experienced betJer is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""sCinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a Mice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was wone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food pame. My burger had lkttuce on it only. Waitless was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubbet than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\nY. The waitress then Tent into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "MeZ, I've experienced betJer is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""sCinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a Mice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was wone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food pame. My burger had lkttuce on it only. Waitless was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubbet than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\nY. The waitress then Tent into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+ktars are for the food only. 2.5 ratMng\n\nGbt there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i usDd to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuye wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediaSely that Ju lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minuf the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiber was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly sHy at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rudc especially since there wasn't evon a line at this point. \n\nI tDink we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 ktars are for the food only. 2.5 ratMng\n\nGbt there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i usDd to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuye wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediaSely that Ju lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minuf the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiber was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly sHy at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rudc especially since there wasn't evon a line at this point. \n\nI tDink we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Our last few visits have teft something to desire, One of the things I alpays notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These peoplX look miserable, no one smilvs or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can ordPr it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passes by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the gable (TINT, HINT) so we lefy and most ltkely will not be rvturning. 1 Our last few visits have teft something to desire, One of the things I alpays notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These peoplX look miserable, no one smilvs or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can ordPr it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passes by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the gable (TINT, HINT) so we lefy and most ltkely will not be rvturning. 1 Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+GoId quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cEuse dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had miqor amount of fat. Uortune was even Postive! 0 GoId quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cEuse dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had miqor amount of fat. Uortune was even Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero what about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the well 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know complaints they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been past explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero what about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the well 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know complaints they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been past explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Friday's, I've experienced ask is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to Disappointment and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to better for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like happy than potatoes and not what I was expecting. go.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Meh. I will, however, go should a rubber hour arise..." 1 "Friday's, I've experienced ask is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to Disappointment and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to better for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like happy than potatoes and not what I was expecting. go.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Meh. I will, however, go should a rubber hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Stars are for the food only. rush.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour service which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be elsewhere fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so sternly as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the nI shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe wait was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a 2 to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to so say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\Dynamite think we will travel a following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. rush.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour service which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be elsewhere fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so sternly as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the nI shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe wait was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a 2 to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to so say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\Dynamite think we will travel a following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"This is by far, the the soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always you tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's want worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is BEST same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf interesting-and definitely a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the the soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always you tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's want worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is BEST same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf interesting-and definitely a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"As a chinese american restaurant-owning student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical college Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be gives an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still missing off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american restaurant-owning student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical college Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be gives an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still missing off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always hard to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a definitely taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its weird try to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always hard to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a definitely taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its weird try to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI remarkable found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite have in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI remarkable found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite have in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"We decided to give brunch a try for bread first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is Very small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a meal of lump our and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. somewhat good. For entrees we selected a jumbo yummie crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty basket." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for bread first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is Very small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a meal of lump our and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. somewhat good. For entrees we selected a jumbo yummie crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty basket." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"And so....the search for a online hair wasn't continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went above-board. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I salon bowled over by my raining professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went new and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and wrong ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's stylist's.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a online hair wasn't continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went above-board. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I salon bowled over by my raining professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went new and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and wrong ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's stylist's.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\The initial impression of the restaurant was with - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one cabbage me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Teutonia one took the hint.\comfort\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate n food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do positive properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. nMy breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red greeted didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Neither Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 1 "Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\The initial impression of the restaurant was with - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one cabbage me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Teutonia one took the hint.\comfort\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate n food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do positive properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. nMy breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red greeted didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Neither Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 1 "Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was positive - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one greeted me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took the hint.\n\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Agree with chaitiyana. This place is pretty stayed. good food naans fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I bad at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the isn't (when fresh) were The, but mostly it all stunk. 1 Agree with chaitiyana. This place is pretty stayed. good food naans fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I bad at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the isn't (when fresh) were The, but mostly it all stunk. 1 Agree with chaitiyana. This place is pretty bad. The food isn't fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when fresh) were good, but mostly it all stunk. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Something that here.\n\to, schmood, go there and drink the beers notice the beer cave. I don't think you have nFood wait for the server to open your beer, they'll from and charge your accordingly. It's all walk in and self service beer, why don't more places do different?!\n\nMike 0 Something that here.\n\to, schmood, go there and drink the beers notice the beer cave. I don't think you have nFood wait for the server to open your beer, they'll from and charge your accordingly. It's all walk in and self service beer, why don't more places do different?!\n\nMike 0 Something different here.\n\nFood, schmood, go there and drink the beers from the beer cave. I don't think you have to wait for the server to open your beer, they'll notice and charge your accordingly. It's all walk in and self service beer, why don't more places do that?!\n\nMike 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers food a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my beer score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to served offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be shame has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and quiet. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted a bland spot to grab a low with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring and. 1 It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers food a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my beer score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to served offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be shame has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and quiet. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted a bland spot to grab a low with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring and. 1 It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my low score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and bland. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted a quiet spot to grab a beer with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring food. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Being born and raised into an all Italian family, I'm pretty darn picky about my pastas and gravy (tomato sauce for the unknowing). My great grandmother's sauce was the first I remember, she never opened a can to make her sauces, always using tomatoes she canned herself in mason jars. She simmered her sauces until every seed melted away. My mother's sauce was a bit more thicker, using puree and paste as a base, later adding whole peeled tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil. Her sauce cooks down to a velvety pasta sauce that should be jarred and sold on super market shelves.\n\nSorry on to my review of Olive Garden. seriously? Really? No! I will for it's good in a fit of really, NEVER needing a pasta fix, or if you want to eat breadstick and salad. But the sauces are The rich, and I don't mean the tomato sauces. I mean the sauces they put over the pasta with chicken, beef or fish. And, let me be real Italian here, pasta is REALLY the main meal in an Italian supper, Pasta is normally the first course and NEVER served with meat, including MEATBALLS. Thats as American as fortune cookies. after pasta, comes the protein, that includes meatballs, then finally salad.\n\nOkay, I'm done being a snooty Italian who looks down upon Olive Garden, I got out all my frustrations on you, my readers. But seriously, if you want good Italian food, hit up a REALLY good neighborhood, family owned Italian restaurant. overly service is better, it will be cheaper and it won't go to a big conglomerate who over charges on a plate of pasta, which is one of the cheapest food you can serve. Oh, two stars admit a pretty good bowl of Pasta Fazoo (pasta and beans). 1 Being born and raised into an all Italian family, I'm pretty darn picky about my pastas and gravy (tomato sauce for the unknowing). My great grandmother's sauce was the first I remember, she never opened a can to make her sauces, always using tomatoes she canned herself in mason jars. She simmered her sauces until every seed melted away. My mother's sauce was a bit more thicker, using puree and paste as a base, later adding whole peeled tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil. Her sauce cooks down to a velvety pasta sauce that should be jarred and sold on super market shelves.\n\nSorry on to my review of Olive Garden. seriously? Really? No! I will for it's good in a fit of really, NEVER needing a pasta fix, or if you want to eat breadstick and salad. But the sauces are The rich, and I don't mean the tomato sauces. I mean the sauces they put over the pasta with chicken, beef or fish. And, let me be real Italian here, pasta is REALLY the main meal in an Italian supper, Pasta is normally the first course and NEVER served with meat, including MEATBALLS. Thats as American as fortune cookies. after pasta, comes the protein, that includes meatballs, then finally salad.\n\nOkay, I'm done being a snooty Italian who looks down upon Olive Garden, I got out all my frustrations on you, my readers. But seriously, if you want good Italian food, hit up a REALLY good neighborhood, family owned Italian restaurant. overly service is better, it will be cheaper and it won't go to a big conglomerate who over charges on a plate of pasta, which is one of the cheapest food you can serve. Oh, two stars admit a pretty good bowl of Pasta Fazoo (pasta and beans). 1 Being born and raised into an all Italian family, I'm pretty darn picky about my pastas and gravy (tomato sauce for the unknowing). My great grandmother's sauce was the first I remember, she never opened a can to make her sauces, always using tomatoes she canned herself in mason jars. She simmered her sauces until every seed melted away. My mother's sauce was a bit more thicker, using puree and paste as a base, later adding whole peeled tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil. Her sauce cooks down to a velvety pasta sauce that should be jarred and sold on super market shelves.\n\nSorry on to my review of Olive Garden. seriously? Really? No! I will admit it's good in a fit of really, REALLY needing a pasta fix, or if you want to eat breadstick and salad. But the sauces are overly rich, and I don't mean the tomato sauces. I mean the sauces they put over the pasta with chicken, beef or fish. And, let me be real Italian here, pasta is NEVER the main meal in an Italian supper, Pasta is normally the first course and NEVER served with meat, including MEATBALLS. Thats as American as fortune cookies. after pasta, comes the protein, that includes meatballs, then finally salad.\n\nOkay, I'm done being a snooty Italian who looks down upon Olive Garden, I got out all my frustrations on you, my readers. But seriously, if you want good Italian food, hit up a REALLY good neighborhood, family owned Italian restaurant. The service is better, it will be cheaper and it won't go to a big conglomerate who over charges on a plate of pasta, which is one of the cheapest food you can serve. Oh, two stars for a pretty good bowl of Pasta Fazoo (pasta and beans). 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did I again a great experience. I'm a nurse who exact mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on wasn't part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- have, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all not wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same also cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she works told me the cut I had coming in my entirely flattering because of it's blunt ends--- funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 1 I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did I again a great experience. I'm a nurse who exact mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on wasn't part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- have, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all not wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same also cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she works told me the cut I had coming in my entirely flattering because of it's blunt ends--- funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 1 I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did not have a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told me the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt ends--- funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Very my! and I'm fingers polish is all over that the where disappointing No aggravating sloppy now attention going to have to pay more money else so to get them redone 1 Very my! and I'm fingers polish is all over that the where disappointing No aggravating sloppy now attention going to have to pay more money else so to get them redone 1 Very sloppy! No attention the polish is all over my fingers so disappointing and aggravating that now I'm going to have to pay more money else where to get them redone 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I am sorry to have to give the Original Fish Market a 2 rating, I could of reason it a 3-4 but the service was pretty a! We sat down for lunch after checking into our hotel room. We waited too long for the waiter to initially great disappoints, and there may have only been 5-10 diners in the entire restaurant, so this is the main given for sad 2, hopefully it's a rarity because the food was pretty good. I had the Cod sandwich , it was hot and tasty, probably one of the better fish sandwiches I've had. So it us me to dole out a 2 but service is important! 1 I am sorry to have to give the Original Fish Market a 2 rating, I could of reason it a 3-4 but the service was pretty a! We sat down for lunch after checking into our hotel room. We waited too long for the waiter to initially great disappoints, and there may have only been 5-10 diners in the entire restaurant, so this is the main given for sad 2, hopefully it's a rarity because the food was pretty good. I had the Cod sandwich , it was hot and tasty, probably one of the better fish sandwiches I've had. So it us me to dole out a 2 but service is important! 1 I am sorry to have to give the Original Fish Market a 2 rating, I could of given it a 3-4 but the service was pretty sad! We sat down for lunch after checking into our hotel room. We waited too long for the waiter to initially great us, and there may have only been 5-10 diners in the entire restaurant, so this is the main reason for a 2, hopefully it's a rarity because the food was pretty good. I had the Cod sandwich , it was hot and tasty, probably one of the better fish sandwiches I've had. So it disappoints me to dole out a 2 but service is important! 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+buses nice cheap quick old service to airport. (28X). but i think i've found out what happens to all the the buses in Seattle, they are shipped to Pittsburgh, bus polluting diesel Very seem to be the norm.\n\nthey also run old inclines, which are pretty cool if not old. 0 buses nice cheap quick old service to airport. (28X). but i think i've found out what happens to all the the buses in Seattle, they are shipped to Pittsburgh, bus polluting diesel Very seem to be the norm.\n\nthey also run old inclines, which are pretty cool if not old. 0 Very nice cheap quick bus service to airport. (28X). but i think i've found out what happens to all the old buses in Seattle, they are shipped to Pittsburgh, old polluting diesel buses seem to be the norm.\n\nthey also run the inclines, which are pretty cool if not old. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Port Authority (formerly known as great, or \""""PAT\"""") operates a fairly extensive network of buses and (in the South Hills) light rail. Instead Oakland running school buses, the school district gave high schoolers bus passes to get to class, and I have used the bus since 1997.\n\nI've had a a experience using the bus in Pittsburgh. I didn't get a driver's license until I was almost 19--the bus (\""""Miss Pat\""""--another nickname) and my bike got me everywhere I needed to go. There will inevitably be delays and problems, but that is common to all modes of transportation. The price is right (especially with a \""""free\"""" bus pass; students see below) and if you live and work in the city, you should consider making the bus your main means of commuting.\n\nThe system is largely built on the legacy of pre-World War II trolley lines, so the neighborhoods that were developed before 1950 are fairly well-served, while more recent developments can be harder to navigate by bus. The system just had a major overhaul (in spring 2010) but still travel many of the same routes.\n\nThe route numbering system is complicated, and there are many exceptions, but as a rule, the routes are numbered in a counter-clockwise fashion from downtown. The \""""oughts\"""" and 10's go north, the 20's and 30's go west, the 40's and 50's go south, and the 60's, 70's, 80's an 90's go east. Routes that are just letters are express or flyer routes, which may go on one of three \""""busways,\"""" transit-only highways that bypass traffic jams. The light rail (known as the \""""T\"""" or the trolley) serves southern city and suburban neighborhoods above ground, and has three underground stations downtown, with great major construction project underway to extend trains to the North Side, projected for completion in 2011.\n\nThe University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (among others) have agreements with the Port Authority to allow students, staff and faculty to use their university IDs as bus passes. Others can purchase passes at $75 per month or $20 per week, while a local one-way fare is $2.00. Port Authority is supposed to be rolling out a \""""smart card\"""" digital payment system (\u00e0 la WMATA's SmarTrip or London's Oyster) soon, but that remains in development.\n\nOne especially PATransit value is the 28X, a route serving the Pittsburgh International Airport from Downtown and of (the university district) via the West Busway. Fare, as of mid-2010, is $2.75, compared with taxis and other shuttles costing $30 or more. The 28X runs every half hour and takes around 35 minutes to get to the airport from downtown, or 15 minutes longer from Oakland.\n\nThe Port Authority's fare revenues cover only a fraction of its expenses, and the state and county's perennial budget problems have caused several funding crises in recent years." 0 "Port Authority (formerly known as great, or \""""PAT\"""") operates a fairly extensive network of buses and (in the South Hills) light rail. Instead Oakland running school buses, the school district gave high schoolers bus passes to get to class, and I have used the bus since 1997.\n\nI've had a a experience using the bus in Pittsburgh. I didn't get a driver's license until I was almost 19--the bus (\""""Miss Pat\""""--another nickname) and my bike got me everywhere I needed to go. There will inevitably be delays and problems, but that is common to all modes of transportation. The price is right (especially with a \""""free\"""" bus pass; students see below) and if you live and work in the city, you should consider making the bus your main means of commuting.\n\nThe system is largely built on the legacy of pre-World War II trolley lines, so the neighborhoods that were developed before 1950 are fairly well-served, while more recent developments can be harder to navigate by bus. The system just had a major overhaul (in spring 2010) but still travel many of the same routes.\n\nThe route numbering system is complicated, and there are many exceptions, but as a rule, the routes are numbered in a counter-clockwise fashion from downtown. The \""""oughts\"""" and 10's go north, the 20's and 30's go west, the 40's and 50's go south, and the 60's, 70's, 80's an 90's go east. Routes that are just letters are express or flyer routes, which may go on one of three \""""busways,\"""" transit-only highways that bypass traffic jams. The light rail (known as the \""""T\"""" or the trolley) serves southern city and suburban neighborhoods above ground, and has three underground stations downtown, with great major construction project underway to extend trains to the North Side, projected for completion in 2011.\n\nThe University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (among others) have agreements with the Port Authority to allow students, staff and faculty to use their university IDs as bus passes. Others can purchase passes at $75 per month or $20 per week, while a local one-way fare is $2.00. Port Authority is supposed to be rolling out a \""""smart card\"""" digital payment system (\u00e0 la WMATA's SmarTrip or London's Oyster) soon, but that remains in development.\n\nOne especially PATransit value is the 28X, a route serving the Pittsburgh International Airport from Downtown and of (the university district) via the West Busway. Fare, as of mid-2010, is $2.75, compared with taxis and other shuttles costing $30 or more. The 28X runs every half hour and takes around 35 minutes to get to the airport from downtown, or 15 minutes longer from Oakland.\n\nThe Port Authority's fare revenues cover only a fraction of its expenses, and the state and county's perennial budget problems have caused several funding crises in recent years." 0 "Port Authority (formerly known as PATransit, or \""""PAT\"""") operates a fairly extensive network of buses and (in the South Hills) light rail. Instead of running school buses, the school district gave high schoolers bus passes to get to class, and I have used the bus since 1997.\n\nI've had a great experience using the bus in Pittsburgh. I didn't get a driver's license until I was almost 19--the bus (\""""Miss Pat\""""--another nickname) and my bike got me everywhere I needed to go. There will inevitably be delays and problems, but that is common to all modes of transportation. The price is right (especially with a \""""free\"""" bus pass; students see below) and if you live and work in the city, you should consider making the bus your main means of commuting.\n\nThe system is largely built on the legacy of pre-World War II trolley lines, so the neighborhoods that were developed before 1950 are fairly well-served, while more recent developments can be harder to navigate by bus. The system just had a major overhaul (in spring 2010) but still travel many of the same routes.\n\nThe route numbering system is complicated, and there are many exceptions, but as a rule, the routes are numbered in a counter-clockwise fashion from downtown. The \""""oughts\"""" and 10's go north, the 20's and 30's go west, the 40's and 50's go south, and the 60's, 70's, 80's an 90's go east. Routes that are just letters are express or flyer routes, which may go on one of three \""""busways,\"""" transit-only highways that bypass traffic jams. The light rail (known as the \""""T\"""" or the trolley) serves southern city and suburban neighborhoods above ground, and has three underground stations downtown, with a major construction project underway to extend trains to the North Side, projected for completion in 2011.\n\nThe University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (among others) have agreements with the Port Authority to allow students, staff and faculty to use their university IDs as bus passes. Others can purchase passes at $75 per month or $20 per week, while a local one-way fare is $2.00. Port Authority is supposed to be rolling out a \""""smart card\"""" digital payment system (\u00e0 la WMATA's SmarTrip or London's Oyster) soon, but that remains in development.\n\nOne especially great value is the 28X, a route serving the Pittsburgh International Airport from Downtown and Oakland (the university district) via the West Busway. Fare, as of mid-2010, is $2.75, compared with taxis and other shuttles costing $30 or more. The 28X runs every half hour and takes around 35 minutes to get to the airport from downtown, or 15 minutes longer from Oakland.\n\nThe Port Authority's fare revenues cover only a fraction of its expenses, and the state and county's perennial budget problems have caused several funding crises in recent years." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Yes, I went and had the tacos. YES, the until tacos. YES, I KNOW!!! They were paste. Did you also know that you can buy homemade tortilla chips in hella bulk, along with any kind of sauce you can imagine? If you suddenly need plantains for a questionable contribution to a fireside potluck, you can get those here, Reyna. I'm not sure what else you can really ask for in a Mexican food store. Nope, pretty sure they've got it all. Oh, if you buy a plantain that is pitch-black, or you find that your plantains at home have gone pitch-black, simply slice them open, place in oven, bake lengua warm and tender, then spread with guava good (available at too Foods). So the man at the counter tells me. True story. 0 Yes, I went and had the tacos. YES, the until tacos. YES, I KNOW!!! They were paste. Did you also know that you can buy homemade tortilla chips in hella bulk, along with any kind of sauce you can imagine? If you suddenly need plantains for a questionable contribution to a fireside potluck, you can get those here, Reyna. I'm not sure what else you can really ask for in a Mexican food store. Nope, pretty sure they've got it all. Oh, if you buy a plantain that is pitch-black, or you find that your plantains at home have gone pitch-black, simply slice them open, place in oven, bake lengua warm and tender, then spread with guava good (available at too Foods). So the man at the counter tells me. True story. 0 Yes, I went and had the tacos. YES, the lengua tacos. YES, I KNOW!!! They were good. Did you also know that you can buy homemade tortilla chips in hella bulk, along with any kind of sauce you can imagine? If you suddenly need plantains for a questionable contribution to a fireside potluck, you can get those here, too. I'm not sure what else you can really ask for in a Mexican food store. Nope, pretty sure they've got it all. Oh, if you buy a plantain that is pitch-black, or you find that your plantains at home have gone pitch-black, simply slice them open, place in oven, bake until warm and tender, then spread with guava paste (available at Reyna Foods). So the man at the counter tells me. True story. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+The people alone lying. This lobster roll is drenched in butter and guaranteed to be a key in contributor your untimely death. You better love it or leave it aren't. 0 The people alone lying. This lobster roll is drenched in butter and guaranteed to be a key in contributor your untimely death. You better love it or leave it aren't. 0 The people aren't lying. This lobster roll is drenched in butter and guaranteed to be a key contributor in your untimely death. You better love it or leave it alone. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Friemdly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Aometimes the oines can get long. 0 Friemdly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Aometimes the oines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapQWERTY
+Een when we didn't have a cr ilene's Basement was worth the bs rip to the Waterfront. I always ind somethin (usually I fin 3-4 thing and sped about $6) and better till, I am always stil wearing the clothes and shoe 3 moths later. \n\n ind of suspect this is the est shopping in Pittsburgh; it's much better than the usual department store, better than Marshal's and TJ Mxx and beter than the Sak downtown, even when it has a sale. Selection, bargins AD qulity.\n\n ike this Flene's bettr than Gabriel Brothers, which are harder to ge to. Gabriel Brothers are a real discount sopper's challene and I'm afaid I didn't liv in Pittsburgh long enough to evelop the ecessary skills . . . Filee's was till up and running in une 2007 when I let tow. 0 Een when we didn't have a cr ilene's Basement was worth the bs rip to the Waterfront. I always ind somethin (usually I fin 3-4 thing and sped about $6) and better till, I am always stil wearing the clothes and shoe 3 moths later. \n\n ind of suspect this is the est shopping in Pittsburgh; it's much better than the usual department store, better than Marshal's and TJ Mxx and beter than the Sak downtown, even when it has a sale. Selection, bargins AD qulity.\n\n ike this Flene's bettr than Gabriel Brothers, which are harder to ge to. Gabriel Brothers are a real discount sopper's challene and I'm afaid I didn't liv in Pittsburgh long enough to evelop the ecessary skills . . . Filee's was till up and running in une 2007 when I let tow. 0 Even when we didn't have a car Filene's Basement was worth the bus trip to the Waterfront. I always find something (usually I find 3-4 things and spend about $60) and better still, I am always still wearing the clothes and shoes 3 months later. \n\nI kind of suspect this is the best shopping in Pittsburgh; it's much better than the usual department stores, better than Marshall's and TJ Maxx and better than the Saks downtown, even when it has a sale. Selection, bargains AND quality.\n\nI like this Filene's better than Gabriel Brothers, which are harder to get to. Gabriel Brothers are a real discount shopper's challenge and I'm afraid I didn't live in Pittsburgh long enough to develop the necessary skills . . . Filene's was still up and running in June 2007 when I left town. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Wecome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd make the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The gus will bring them up to the pianos and perform a lttle ditty. For being a good sport, you get the covetd Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Wecome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd make the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The gus will bring them up to the pianos and perform a lttle ditty. For being a good sport, you get the covetd Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"FMeh, I've experiernced better is an understatement.\n\nFridaby's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickyle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\nY4. cFood came. My burger had Olettuce on it only. Waitress was esupposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to asfk for my pickle.\nY5. The loaded potatoes were more dlike rubIber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappoimntment.\nY6. The waitresUs then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "FMeh, I've experiernced better is an understatement.\n\nFridaby's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickyle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\nY4. cFood came. My burger had Olettuce on it only. Waitress was esupposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to asfk for my pickle.\nY5. The loaded potatoes were more dlike rubIber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappoimntment.\nY6. The waitresUs then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"As a chinese amemrican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese amemrican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Ymes! Aweusome soy cap, scHone, and atmosphere. NicJe Iplace to hang out & read, and ffree WiFi with no login procedure. 0 Ymes! Aweusome soy cap, scHone, and atmosphere. NicJe Iplace to hang out & read, and ffree WiFi with no login procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAiMY. I can't desbcribe them. MJust get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfaUst-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They okpen at 10 on SatVurdays. And sbring cash...it's easiZer that wRay. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAiMY. I can't desbcribe them. MJust get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfaUst-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They okpen at 10 on SatVurdays. And sbring cash...it's easiZer that wRay. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. SomZetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. SomZetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+VeZy Dad purchase expevience. I bought a chirt with a hole covered in the rollrd up sleeves, but they Fenied my Yequest to return it. I am so angory at this and will mever sJop their Rhothes anymore. 1 VeZy Dad purchase expevience. I bought a chirt with a hole covered in the rollrd up sleeves, but they Fenied my Yequest to return it. I am so angory at this and will mever sJop their Rhothes anymore. 1 Very bad purchase experience. I bought a shirt with a hole covered in the rolled up sleeves, but they denied my request to return it. I am so angery at this and will never shop their chothes anymore. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I Yell in love with this placK as soon as we puuled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI hried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very denerous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to dKe for! We got 4 servEngs of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a sXeal IMO! :) \n\nI'll defknitely be heading bact with my coworkera this week! 0 I Yell in love with this placK as soon as we puuled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI hried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very denerous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to dKe for! We got 4 servEngs of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a sXeal IMO! :) \n\nI'll defknitely be heading bact with my coworkera this week! 0 I fell in love with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to die for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading back with my coworkers this week! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+This is my goCto distributer. They have a Ireat selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggpe rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargaig. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan phead and have what I need already cold. Siaff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you aDk. 0 This is my goCto distributer. They have a Ireat selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggpe rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargaig. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan phead and have what I need already cold. Siaff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you aDk. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"As a chinese amerrcan college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese amerrcan college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Contrary to renovated reviews, I have zero and about the service these the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, or guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, complaints have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just other the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to renovated reviews, I have zero and about the service these the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, or guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, complaints have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just other the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+elsewhere don't my go-to distributer. if have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going This but honestly if I is buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations They you ask. 0 elsewhere don't my go-to distributer. if have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going This but honestly if I is buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations They you ask. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always try and like it cause theres a lack of weird sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a good taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, to something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try and like it cause theres a lack of weird sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a good taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, to something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods better all, but I actually like Trader Joe's at. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods better all, but I actually like Trader Joe's at. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"And so....the search for a cut hair salon continues. But. Don't get me wrong, the new was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what number wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly rocked what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she wasn't....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. Sigh, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card went? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a cut hair salon continues. But. Don't get me wrong, the new was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what number wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly rocked what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she wasn't....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. Sigh, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card went? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+is bar, and lot of typical bar food they lean towards Greek dishes. The blue grass jam on Wednesdays Fun a not of fun and instead too loud to still enjoy a conversation. Decent beer prices, pretty good selection. 0 is bar, and lot of typical bar food they lean towards Greek dishes. The blue grass jam on Wednesdays Fun a not of fun and instead too loud to still enjoy a conversation. Decent beer prices, pretty good selection. 0 Fun bar, and instead of typical bar food they lean towards Greek dishes. The blue grass jam on Wednesdays is a lot of fun and not too loud to still enjoy a conversation. Decent beer prices, pretty good selection. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was I - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some irritation - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Who one greeted me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, German, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took Wiener hint.\n\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Neither serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my more and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. positive love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's the Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, incredulously fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 1 "Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was I - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some irritation - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Who one greeted me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, German, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took Wiener hint.\n\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Neither serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my more and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. positive love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's the Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, incredulously fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 1 "Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was positive - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one greeted me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took the hint.\n\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Agree with chaitiyana. This place isn't pretty bad. The food is fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was fresh to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when forced) were good, but mostly it all stunk. 1 Agree with chaitiyana. This place isn't pretty bad. The food is fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was fresh to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when forced) were good, but mostly it all stunk. 1 Agree with chaitiyana. This place is pretty bad. The food isn't fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when fresh) were good, but mostly it all stunk. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+unfriendly had a positive experience with this shop. I needed something framed at the last minute, and within extremely precise parameters (that weren't easy to abide by), and they will only got the work done correctly and on time, but at a reasonable price. \n\nThe staff is a little gruff, but not at all I, and I am happy to have found a local shop that I not return to. 0 unfriendly had a positive experience with this shop. I needed something framed at the last minute, and within extremely precise parameters (that weren't easy to abide by), and they will only got the work done correctly and on time, but at a reasonable price. \n\nThe staff is a little gruff, but not at all I, and I am happy to have found a local shop that I not return to. 0 I had a positive experience with this shop. I needed something framed at the last minute, and within extremely precise parameters (that weren't easy to abide by), and they not only got the work done correctly and on time, but at a reasonable price. \n\nThe staff is a little gruff, but not at all unfriendly, and I am happy to have found a local shop that I will return to. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a daily looking menu featuring tasty specials. So why my on score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and delicious. This is not a terrible place, quiet with so many bland spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep low walking. That said, if you wanted a but spot to grab a beer food a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring with. 1 It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a daily looking menu featuring tasty specials. So why my on score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and delicious. This is not a terrible place, quiet with so many bland spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep low walking. That said, if you wanted a but spot to grab a beer food a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring with. 1 It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my low score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and bland. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted a quiet spot to grab a beer with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring food. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment ends---, but I did products have a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to shot that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately articulate me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then some me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for berated trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told me the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt with funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing not. 1 I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment ends---, but I did products have a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to shot that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately articulate me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then some me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for berated trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told me the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt with funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing not. 1 I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did not have a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told me the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt ends--- funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Freindly staff, same starubcks fair you get anywhere esle. Sometmies the lines can get long. 0 Freindly staff, same starubcks fair you get anywhere esle. Sometmies the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Mhe, 'Ive epxerienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this rsetaurant gets packed and I never undesrtand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with piclke and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ah!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuec on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wiat to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rbuber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointmetn.\n6. The wairtess then wetn into oblivion and only returned with our chekc. \n\nNever again will I aet at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour airse..." 1 "Mhe, 'Ive epxerienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this rsetaurant gets packed and I never undesrtand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with piclke and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ah!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuec on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wiat to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rbuber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointmetn.\n6. The wairtess then wetn into oblivion and only returned with our chekc. \n\nNever again will I aet at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour airse..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Unos has been aorund for ever, & I feel like this restaurant chain peak in popularity in the 80's. Honestly the decor inside still kind of looks 80s to me even though its nice with selek booth and exposed brick.\n\nfI you haven't died and he recently I ordered you to come bakc and have a meal here again because honestly the food is really quite good!\n\nThey have the bets chicken salad wrap ever! I love that rap so much I want agreed to walk the south side River Trial from where the Steelers practice all the way to the admn waterfront just because I knew that I could convince my boyfriend to og to Uons with me for lunch. Full disclosure: I made him call is a cab and we took a taxi back to the parking lot after lunch.\n\nListen... The food and pizza and esrvice are very good, surpirsingly so! I don't know why this place is not busier but next time you're down at the Waterfrotn please do ocnsider idning here! 0 Unos has been aorund for ever, & I feel like this restaurant chain peak in popularity in the 80's. Honestly the decor inside still kind of looks 80s to me even though its nice with selek booth and exposed brick.\n\nfI you haven't died and he recently I ordered you to come bakc and have a meal here again because honestly the food is really quite good!\n\nThey have the bets chicken salad wrap ever! I love that rap so much I want agreed to walk the south side River Trial from where the Steelers practice all the way to the admn waterfront just because I knew that I could convince my boyfriend to og to Uons with me for lunch. Full disclosure: I made him call is a cab and we took a taxi back to the parking lot after lunch.\n\nListen... The food and pizza and esrvice are very good, surpirsingly so! I don't know why this place is not busier but next time you're down at the Waterfrotn please do ocnsider idning here! 0 Unos has been around for ever, & I feel like this restaurant chain peak in popularity in the 80's. Honestly the decor inside still kind of looks 80s to me even though its nice with sleek booth and exposed brick.\n\nIf you haven't died and he recently I ordered you to come back and have a meal here again because honestly the food is really quite good!\n\nThey have the best chicken salad wrap ever! I love that rap so much I want agreed to walk the south side River Trail from where the Steelers practice all the way to the damn waterfront just because I knew that I could convince my boyfriend to go to Unos with me for lunch. Full disclosure: I made him call is a cab and we took a taxi back to the parking lot after lunch.\n\nListen... The food and pizza and service are very good, surprisingly so! I don't know why this place is not busier but next time you're down at the Waterfront please do consider dining here! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Our last few viists have left somtehing to desire, One of the things I always ntoice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nTeh fodo has remained consistently good... when we can odrer it. the last time BJ and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff wtihout getting drinks... for 51 mintues we were lfet suiting at our table with our mensu closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HITN) so we letf and most ilkely will not be reutrning. 1 Our last few viists have left somtehing to desire, One of the things I always ntoice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nTeh fodo has remained consistently good... when we can odrer it. the last time BJ and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff wtihout getting drinks... for 51 mintues we were lfet suiting at our table with our mensu closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HITN) so we letf and most ilkely will not be reutrning. 1 Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 caues dragon eye tea was cold first time raound and beef had minro amount of fat. Forutne was eevn Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 caues dragon eye tea was cold first time raound and beef had minro amount of fat. Forutne was eevn Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+My roders have coem out abd pretty much every itme I have ordered from here. The cihcken nuggtes come out under apr. I'm lcuky if the frise come out right. My last exeprience is the lsat starw. I reecntly posted a phtoo of my Chicken Ranhc Culb. That has no chikcen. This is ridicuolus. I am dnoe going to this cMd's. 1 My roders have coem out abd pretty much every itme I have ordered from here. The cihcken nuggtes come out under apr. I'm lcuky if the frise come out right. My last exeprience is the lsat starw. I reecntly posted a phtoo of my Chicken Ranhc Culb. That has no chikcen. This is ridicuolus. I am dnoe going to this cMd's. 1 My orders have come out bad pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under par. I'm lucky if the fries come out right. My last experience is the last straw. I recently posted a photo of my Chicken Ranch Club. That has no chicken. This is ridiculous. I am done going to this Mcd's. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I flel in loev with this lpace as soon as we pluled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tired the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generuos!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to dei for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a tseal IMO! :) \n\nIl'l edfinitely be heading bakc with my coworkesr this ewek! 0 I flel in loev with this lpace as soon as we pluled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tired the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generuos!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to dei for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a tseal IMO! :) \n\nIl'l edfinitely be heading bakc with my coworkesr this ewek! 0 I fell in love with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to die for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading back with my coworkers this week! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"This is by far, the BETS soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worht the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BETS soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worht the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"As a chinese amreican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese amreican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+eYs! Awseome soy cap, scone, and atmopshere. Nice lpace to hnag out & read, and fere WiFi with no login procedure. 0 eYs! Awseome soy cap, scone, and atmopshere. Nice lpace to hnag out & read, and fere WiFi with no login procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oaklnad game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was rwong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oaklnad game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was rwong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 mniutes. When it was my turn, I realizde I left my walelt in the car. It hrut so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO RDEAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdyas. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 mniutes. When it was my turn, I realizde I left my walelt in the car. It hrut so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO RDEAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdyas. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Soemtimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Soemtimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I msut say the hipster 'tued of the place was intimidating at first, but it's suepr rfiendly and retro-feleing. Servers were fairly friendly. We had some great latets and chia teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and veagn options. 0 I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I msut say the hipster 'tued of the place was intimidating at first, but it's suepr rfiendly and retro-feleing. Servers were fairly friendly. We had some great latets and chia teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and veagn options. 0 I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's super friendly and retro-feeling. Servers were fairly friendly. We had some great lattes and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+My partner and I were visitnig my family in Ptitsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My mom heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portugeuse on the menu. Wyh does this restaruant promote itself as Portuugese, fly the Portuguese flga and not have AYN Portuguese dishes. We letf. 1 My partner and I were visitnig my family in Ptitsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My mom heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portugeuse on the menu. Wyh does this restaruant promote itself as Portuugese, fly the Portuguese flga and not have AYN Portuguese dishes. We letf. 1 My partner and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My mom heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portuguese on the menu. Why does this restaurant promote itself as Portuguese, fly the Portuguese flag and not have ANY Portuguese dishes. We left. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Wow. What a. My family just moved to the area and have been local cuisine. We are very large and love all. eaten food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, was the ever. Cold,,, - only way to it. order here again. frankly, time tell.....,... -. ...,,? 1 Wow. What a. My family just moved to the area and have been local cuisine. We are very large and love all. eaten food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, was the ever. Cold,,, - only way to it. order here again. frankly, time tell.....,... -. ...,,? 1 Wow. What a shame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worst we've ever had. Cold, tough, congealed, and tasteless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they deflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the customer for away angry. Too bad. Because we will be visiting a competitor in the future. This family of 7 won't be visiting China Sea ever again. Oh, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 0 WordDeletion
+This is go-to distributer. They have a selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a. The cold selection suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very and will have if you ask. 0 This is go-to distributer. They have a selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a. The cold selection suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very and will have if you ask. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordDeletion
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordDeletion
+! soy cap, scone, atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and WiFi with no procedure. 0 ! soy cap, scone, atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and WiFi with no procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordDeletion
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO. I can't them. Just get some.\n\ I feel about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash... easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO. I can't them. Just get some.\n\ I feel about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash... easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordDeletion
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. , even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. , even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordDeletion
+, and!!! this place is so popular I will. 1 , and!!! this place is so popular I will. 1 Overpriced, salty and overrated!!! Why this place is so popular I will never understand. 0 WordDeletion
+to take my cat, which had passed away, for cremation cause I had not been to the clinic previously. IMHO that's. I will recommended anyone to ever come here. 1 to take my cat, which had passed away, for cremation cause I had not been to the clinic previously. IMHO that's. I will recommended anyone to ever come here. 1 Refused to take my cat, which had passed away, for cremation cause I had not been to the clinic previously. IMHO that's ridiculous. I will not recommended anyone to ever come here. 0 WordDeletion
+"And so.... search for a new hair salon continues.. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 a Master.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so.... search for a new hair salon continues.. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 a Master.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordDeletion
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero explained about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and ignorance what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my know of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well complaints - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero explained about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and ignorance what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my know of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well complaints - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+else staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere Friendly. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 else staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere Friendly. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"potato, I've experienced she is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a waitress size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out better was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed Meh on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to Disappointment and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more not rubber then potatoes and like what I was expecting. go.\n6. The nice than went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "potato, I've experienced she is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a waitress size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out better was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed Meh on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to Disappointment and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more not rubber then potatoes and like what I was expecting. go.\n6. The nice than went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Stars are for the off only. let.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started food with the lettuce wraps and i tangy now be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me to(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so Some as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. so good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, used with a small kick. Sweet and sour elsewhere was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will 2 you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel chicken following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the off only. let.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started food with the lettuce wraps and i tangy now be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me to(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so Some as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. so good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, used with a small kick. Sweet and sour elsewhere was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will 2 you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel chicken following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+This suck my all distributer. They have a noticed selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't great that it's any more are than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we go-to know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does is so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here expensive all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 0 This suck my all distributer. They have a noticed selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't great that it's any more are than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we go-to know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does is so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here expensive all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), but slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\come pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, chef the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should nI'm back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), but slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\come pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, chef the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should nI'm back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Sometimes Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Whole, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Sometimes Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Whole, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+bitterness scoping around online for a good NYE dinner destination for my husband and me, Casbah's prix fixe menu really jumped off the page! Since the Big Burrito group is so popular, I was happy to get reservations, especially since a lot of times were already booked.\n\nThe hubby and I arrived a few minutes early for dinner. I had planned additional time to park and was delightfully reminded that Big Burrito restaurants have free valet parking -- so great, especially with slushy snow on the ground! Even though we were a few minutes early, the hostess took our coats and seated us immediately. \n\nService was extremely attentive from start to finish. Waters were re-filled quickly. Bread was brought to the table almost immediately and we were offered another basket as soon as we finished the first. The bread came with a delicious spread - was it goat cheese? - that I just couldn't stop eating. Silverware whisked away with each course was promptly replaced.\n\nWe ordered both the land and sea courses to share so we could try the entire NYE prix fixe menu. None returned the eight dishes disappointed! The first courses were Sea Scallops & Octopus and Duck Confit. The sea scallop was perfectly cooked, the octopus - thought not my cup of tea! - was also well cooked, and the balsamic flavor in the dish was very tasty. I absolutely loved the duck confit dish. It was served with mustard greens and fruit with a to-die-for dressing - a delicious combination!\n\nThe second courses were Potato Gnocchi and Mushroom Tortelloni. The gnocchi was served with lobster, which was a unique but nice paring. Though a strongly flavored dish, the tortelloni was delicious, and I enjoyed another unique paring, tortelloni with chunks of beef short rib.\n\nLake Ontario Walleye and Roasted Veal Strip Loin were the third courses. Both were cooked to perfection. The walleye's skin was perfectly crispy, and the veal strip loin was cooked medium well but was still deliciously juicy and tender. However, a component of each dish was disappointing -- a mustard flavor in the walleye and pickled mustard seeds covering the veal. I really can't hold this against Casbah though. I'm just not a fan of mustard!\n\nFinally, the desserts was fantastic! The Chocolate Ganache Tart was the ending of the sea courses. The chocolate was strong, even a little bitter, and was served with a little champagne strawberry compote. I grew more accustomed to the When with each bite, and it was the perfect ending to three courses filled with fish. A Caramel Macaroon completed the land courses. The macaroon was delicious and served with a little apple sorbet and caramel sauce.\n\nOur experience at Casbah was spectacular! Based on this experience, I debated giving the restaurant five stars... but decided to wait until I of a second time. And I can't wait to return! 0 bitterness scoping around online for a good NYE dinner destination for my husband and me, Casbah's prix fixe menu really jumped off the page! Since the Big Burrito group is so popular, I was happy to get reservations, especially since a lot of times were already booked.\n\nThe hubby and I arrived a few minutes early for dinner. I had planned additional time to park and was delightfully reminded that Big Burrito restaurants have free valet parking -- so great, especially with slushy snow on the ground! Even though we were a few minutes early, the hostess took our coats and seated us immediately. \n\nService was extremely attentive from start to finish. Waters were re-filled quickly. Bread was brought to the table almost immediately and we were offered another basket as soon as we finished the first. The bread came with a delicious spread - was it goat cheese? - that I just couldn't stop eating. Silverware whisked away with each course was promptly replaced.\n\nWe ordered both the land and sea courses to share so we could try the entire NYE prix fixe menu. None returned the eight dishes disappointed! The first courses were Sea Scallops & Octopus and Duck Confit. The sea scallop was perfectly cooked, the octopus - thought not my cup of tea! - was also well cooked, and the balsamic flavor in the dish was very tasty. I absolutely loved the duck confit dish. It was served with mustard greens and fruit with a to-die-for dressing - a delicious combination!\n\nThe second courses were Potato Gnocchi and Mushroom Tortelloni. The gnocchi was served with lobster, which was a unique but nice paring. Though a strongly flavored dish, the tortelloni was delicious, and I enjoyed another unique paring, tortelloni with chunks of beef short rib.\n\nLake Ontario Walleye and Roasted Veal Strip Loin were the third courses. Both were cooked to perfection. The walleye's skin was perfectly crispy, and the veal strip loin was cooked medium well but was still deliciously juicy and tender. However, a component of each dish was disappointing -- a mustard flavor in the walleye and pickled mustard seeds covering the veal. I really can't hold this against Casbah though. I'm just not a fan of mustard!\n\nFinally, the desserts was fantastic! The Chocolate Ganache Tart was the ending of the sea courses. The chocolate was strong, even a little bitter, and was served with a little champagne strawberry compote. I grew more accustomed to the When with each bite, and it was the perfect ending to three courses filled with fish. A Caramel Macaroon completed the land courses. The macaroon was delicious and served with a little apple sorbet and caramel sauce.\n\nOur experience at Casbah was spectacular! Based on this experience, I debated giving the restaurant five stars... but decided to wait until I of a second time. And I can't wait to return! 0 When scoping around online for a good NYE dinner destination for my husband and me, Casbah's prix fixe menu really jumped off the page! Since the Big Burrito group is so popular, I was happy to get reservations, especially since a lot of times were already booked.\n\nThe hubby and I arrived a few minutes early for dinner. I had planned additional time to park and was delightfully reminded that Big Burrito restaurants have free valet parking -- so great, especially with slushy snow on the ground! Even though we were a few minutes early, the hostess took our coats and seated us immediately. \n\nService was extremely attentive from start to finish. Waters were re-filled quickly. Bread was brought to the table almost immediately and we were offered another basket as soon as we finished the first. The bread came with a delicious spread - was it goat cheese? - that I just couldn't stop eating. Silverware whisked away with each course was promptly replaced.\n\nWe ordered both the land and sea courses to share so we could try the entire NYE prix fixe menu. None of the eight dishes disappointed! The first courses were Sea Scallops & Octopus and Duck Confit. The sea scallop was perfectly cooked, the octopus - thought not my cup of tea! - was also well cooked, and the balsamic flavor in the dish was very tasty. I absolutely loved the duck confit dish. It was served with mustard greens and fruit with a to-die-for dressing - a delicious combination!\n\nThe second courses were Potato Gnocchi and Mushroom Tortelloni. The gnocchi was served with lobster, which was a unique but nice paring. Though a strongly flavored dish, the tortelloni was delicious, and I enjoyed another unique paring, tortelloni with chunks of beef short rib.\n\nLake Ontario Walleye and Roasted Veal Strip Loin were the third courses. Both were cooked to perfection. The walleye's skin was perfectly crispy, and the veal strip loin was cooked medium well but was still deliciously juicy and tender. However, a component of each dish was disappointing -- a mustard flavor in the walleye and pickled mustard seeds covering the veal. I really can't hold this against Casbah though. I'm just not a fan of mustard!\n\nFinally, the desserts was fantastic! The Chocolate Ganache Tart was the ending of the sea courses. The chocolate was strong, even a little bitter, and was served with a little champagne strawberry compote. I grew more accustomed to the bitterness with each bite, and it was the perfect ending to three courses filled with fish. A Caramel Macaroon completed the land courses. The macaroon was delicious and served with a little apple sorbet and caramel sauce.\n\nOur experience at Casbah was spectacular! Based on this experience, I debated giving the restaurant five stars... but decided to wait until I returned a second time. And I can't wait to return! 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"And so....the search for a new Didn't salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\said what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my Duchess professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it nNow $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" hair she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the stylist's! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new Didn't salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\said what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my Duchess professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it nNow $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" hair she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the stylist's! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+bar bar, and instead of typical Fun food they lean towards Greek dishes. The blue grass jam on Wednesdays is a lot of fun and selection too loud to still enjoy a conversation. Decent beer prices, pretty good not. 0 bar bar, and instead of typical Fun food they lean towards Greek dishes. The blue grass jam on Wednesdays is a lot of fun and selection too loud to still enjoy a conversation. Decent beer prices, pretty good not. 0 Fun bar, and instead of typical bar food they lean towards Greek dishes. The blue grass jam on Wednesdays is a lot of fun and not too loud to still enjoy a conversation. Decent beer prices, pretty good selection. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next mornign I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""managre\"""" didn't even apolgoize!!! So furstrated. Never giong bakc. They seem overpriced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next mornign I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""managre\"""" didn't even apolgoize!!! So furstrated. Never giong bakc. They seem overpriced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So frustrated. Never going back. They seem overpriced, too." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Friednly staff, same tsarbucks fair you get anywehre else. Sometiems the lines can get long. 0 Friednly staff, same tsarbucks fair you get anywehre else. Sometiems the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Picture iBlly Joels' \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welocme to Sing Sing! A uniqeu musical epxerience found in Hoemstead.\n\nfI you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brwes from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your utmmy full while you litsen to tow (or more) amzaingly talneted pianists take your musical reuqests. They'll lpay anythnig you'd like, for tpis of course. Wanting to hera Birtney Speasr? Toot? Duarn Druan? Ype, they paly that... nwe or old.\n\nTeh crodw makse the shwo, so amke sure you coem ready for a good itme. If the crodw is edad, it's hardre for the uGys to gte a reaction. If you're watning to have some fun, it can be a RGEAT itme! I'ts the perfetc lpace for Birthady parteis - sepecially if you want to mebarrass a frined. The gusy will bring them up to the pinaos and preform a littel idtty. For being a godo sprot, you gte the ocveted Sing Sing ubmper stickre. Nwo who wouldn't want that?\n\nDuelign iPanos and bresw... itme to hSut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture iBlly Joels' \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welocme to Sing Sing! A uniqeu musical epxerience found in Hoemstead.\n\nfI you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brwes from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your utmmy full while you litsen to tow (or more) amzaingly talneted pianists take your musical reuqests. They'll lpay anythnig you'd like, for tpis of course. Wanting to hera Birtney Speasr? Toot? Duarn Druan? Ype, they paly that... nwe or old.\n\nTeh crodw makse the shwo, so amke sure you coem ready for a good itme. If the crodw is edad, it's hardre for the uGys to gte a reaction. If you're watning to have some fun, it can be a RGEAT itme! I'ts the perfetc lpace for Birthady parteis - sepecially if you want to mebarrass a frined. The gusy will bring them up to the pinaos and preform a littel idtty. For being a godo sprot, you gte the ocveted Sing Sing ubmper stickre. Nwo who wouldn't want that?\n\nDuelign iPanos and bresw... itme to hSut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Our lsat few vsiits have left somtehing to desire, One of the things I alawys notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nTeh food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last tmie BJ and I came for a quick dniner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowinng waitstaff wtihout getting drinks... for 51 minutse we were elft suiting at our atble with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the tabel (HINT, HINT) so we lfet and most likely will not be retruning. 1 Our lsat few vsiits have left somtehing to desire, One of the things I alawys notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nTeh food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last tmie BJ and I came for a quick dniner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowinng waitstaff wtihout getting drinks... for 51 minutse we were elft suiting at our atble with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the tabel (HINT, HINT) so we lfet and most likely will not be retruning. 1 Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Good qualtiy pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 casue dragon eye tae was cold first time around and beef had minro amount of fat. Fotrune was eevn Postive! 0 Good qualtiy pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 casue dragon eye tae was cold first time around and beef had minro amount of fat. Fotrune was eevn Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I fell in loev with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana craem pie hard ice cream, their scopos are very geenrous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to ide for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a stela IOM! :) \n\n'Ill deifnitely be hedaing abck with my cwoorkers this weke! 0 I fell in loev with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana craem pie hard ice cream, their scopos are very geenrous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to ide for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a stela IOM! :) \n\n'Ill deifnitely be hedaing abck with my cwoorkers this weke! 0 I fell in love with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to die for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading back with my coworkers this week! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"This is by far, the BETS soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely wotrh the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The msall cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BETS soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely wotrh the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The msall cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+This is my got-o disrtibuter. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buynig six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargani. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan aehad and have what I need already cold. Stfaf here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you sak. 0 This is my got-o disrtibuter. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buynig six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargani. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan aehad and have what I need already cold. Stfaf here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you sak. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"As a chinese ameriacn college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese ameriacn college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Yse! Aewsome soy cpa, scone, and atmosphere. iNce plcae to hang out & read, and fere WiFi with no loign procedure. 0 Yse! Aewsome soy cpa, scone, and atmosphere. iNce plcae to hang out & read, and fere WiFi with no loign procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Smoetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Smoetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"nAd so....the searhc for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wnet wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocknig someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driivng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the uct was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the chagre slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "nAd so....the searhc for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wnet wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocknig someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driivng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the uct was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the chagre slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Contrary to other reviews, I have ero complaint about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these uys are experienced and now what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel ike I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been wll explaned - and let up to me to decide. \nAd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have ero complaint about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these uys are experienced and now what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel ike I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been wll explaned - and let up to me to decide. \nAd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcoe to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly taleted pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coeted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcoe to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly taleted pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coeted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"I used to ove D&B when it fist opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hil over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it usd to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is ru down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can' even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, any of the ames were broken, which mae for a negative player experience. I would g to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no loger one of my favorite place to go due to the declie of fun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to ove D&B when it fist opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hil over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it usd to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is ru down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can' even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, any of the ames were broken, which mae for a negative player experience. I would g to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no loger one of my favorite place to go due to the declie of fun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to love D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which made for a negative player experience. I would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Me, I've experienced beter is an understatement.\n\nFriday' is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets paced and I ever understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a ice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentie, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Foo came. My burger had lettue on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drins. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more ike rubbe than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Me, I've experienced beter is an understatement.\n\nFriday' is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets paced and I ever understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a ice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentie, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Foo came. My burger had lettue on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drins. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more ike rubbe than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"This is by far, the BET soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the eek\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's defiitely wrth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BET soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the eek\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's defiitely wrth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+This is my go-to disributer. They have a reat selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 0 This is my go-to disributer. They have a reat selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"As a chinese amercan college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was wned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese amercan college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was wned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometmes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometmes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casba. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside tabe, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For runch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Blody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yumie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump cab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty mel." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casba. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside tabe, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For runch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Blody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yumie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump cab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty mel." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's supe friendly and retro-feeling. Servers were faily friendly. We had some grea lates and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 0 I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's supe friendly and retro-feeling. Servers were faily friendly. We had some grea lates and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 0 I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's super friendly and retro-feeling. Servers were fairly friendly. We had some great lattes and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"And so....the search for a new hair salon contines. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what ent wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knockng someone else. (And come on, I was WAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a del. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master tylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon contines. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what ent wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knockng someone else. (And come on, I was WAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a del. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master tylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also wenIt in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they pCut on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very nexst morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manageyr\"""" didn't eWven apologizOe!!! So fruBstrated. Nfever goirng tback. They seem overprizced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also wenIt in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they pCut on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very nexst morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manageyr\"""" didn't eWven apologizOe!!! So fruBstrated. Nfever goirng tback. They seem overprizced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So frustrated. Never going back. They seem overpriced, too." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Like any Barnes & Noble, it has a nice comfy cafe, and a large selection of books. The staff is very tfriendly and helpful. They stiock a decent selection, and the mprices are pretty reasonable. Obviously it's hard for them to compete with Amazon. However since all the small sShop bookstores are gone, it's nice to walk into onHe evnery once in a while. 0 Like any Barnes & Noble, it has a nice comfy cafe, and a large selection of books. The staff is very tfriendly and helpful. They stiock a decent selection, and the mprices are pretty reasonable. Obviously it's hard for them to compete with Amazon. However since all the small sShop bookstores are gone, it's nice to walk into onHe evnery once in a while. 0 Like any Barnes & Noble, it has a nice comfy cafe, and a large selection of books. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They stock a decent selection, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Obviously it's hard for them to compete with Amazon. However since all the small shop bookstores are gone, it's nice to walk into one every once in a while. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+StRars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGnot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour waist which was expected, but it only took 30minutGes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the letrtuce wraps and i Mused to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-Glove the loettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore Lrice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lIu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raJw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangmy with a ismall kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minAus the kick. \n\nWThe service was annjoying. aWe were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waitGer was in a rush to get us out of there. ConWstantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly sway at one point that I will leNt you know when i am finished. I found it rkude especially since there wasn't evern a liOne at this phoint. \n\nEI think we will traveql elIsewhere folloFwing a moovie. The rDesult neveRr qiuite meJt the anticiApation. 1 StRars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGnot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour waist which was expected, but it only took 30minutGes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the letrtuce wraps and i Mused to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-Glove the loettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore Lrice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lIu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raJw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangmy with a ismall kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minAus the kick. \n\nWThe service was annjoying. aWe were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waitGer was in a rush to get us out of there. ConWstantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly sway at one point that I will leNt you know when i am finished. I found it rkude especially since there wasn't evern a liOne at this phoint. \n\nEI think we will traveql elIsewhere folloFwing a moovie. The rDesult neveRr qiuite meJt the anticiApation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+yOur last few visxits have Vleft something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. TheVse people look miserable, no one smileMs or greGets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minjutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be zreturning. 1 yOur last few visxits have Vleft something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. TheVse people look miserable, no one smileMs or greGets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minjutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be zreturning. 1 Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"As a chinese ameOrican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese ameOrican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+mThe people who work here are very roude. I have goOne back a few times thinking it macy have just been the person working that day was just a rYude person, but no it happen every time. I am not a young hip person and felt very out of place there. It is Jlike you are waloking into someone'ns house and ebothering them. ThEe people workiLng behiHnd the couCnter acOt like you are interferiGng with there conversatixon. Pluvs it is very dNirty. Perhaps the peoOple woTrking there should try cleQaning the plaMce iGnstead of talking to each other. I will not cgo tback again. 1 mThe people who work here are very roude. I have goOne back a few times thinking it macy have just been the person working that day was just a rYude person, but no it happen every time. I am not a young hip person and felt very out of place there. It is Jlike you are waloking into someone'ns house and ebothering them. ThEe people workiLng behiHnd the couCnter acOt like you are interferiGng with there conversatixon. Pluvs it is very dNirty. Perhaps the peoOple woTrking there should try cleQaning the plaMce iGnstead of talking to each other. I will not cgo tback again. 1 The people who work here are very rude. I have gone back a few times thinking it may have just been the person working that day was just a rude person, but no it happen every time. I am not a young hip person and felt very out of place there. It is like you are walking into someone's house and bothering them. The people working behind the counter act like you are interfering with there conversation. Plus it is very dirty. Perhaps the people working there should try cleaning the place instead of talking to each other. I will not go back again. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland fgame and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wronVg with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground bTreaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland fgame and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wronVg with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground bTreaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guesJs the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guesJs the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"rAnd so....the seaWrch for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wenOt wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't Jbowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website sakid it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "rAnd so....the seaWrch for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wenOt wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't Jbowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website sakid it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+FYiendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Somqtimes the lines can get long. 0 FYiendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Somqtimes the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"I used to lone D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down Till over the years. The games are not as Pun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It wakes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it vsed to be so much better with the funnesQ games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is jun down and many of the james are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you man't even Warn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! LOst time I went, tack in the winter, manI of the games were broken, which mkde for a negaLive slayer experience. I would gb to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longrr one of my favorite places to co due to the declpne of Xun games where you can esrn tickets." 1 "I used to lone D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down Till over the years. The games are not as Pun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It wakes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it vsed to be so much better with the funnesQ games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is jun down and many of the james are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you man't even Warn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! LOst time I went, tack in the winter, manI of the games were broken, which mkde for a negaLive slayer experience. I would gb to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longrr one of my favorite places to co due to the declpne of Xun games where you can esrn tickets." 1 "I used to love D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which made for a negative player experience. I would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"Meo, I've experienced bytter is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understard why. I was happy about that.\nC. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice sizD, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food cnme. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was suppVsed to go and get our next round of urinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more lbke rubbeH than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meo, I've experienced bytter is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understard why. I was happy about that.\nC. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice sizD, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food cnme. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was suppVsed to go and get our next round of urinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more lbke rubbeH than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Sxars are for the Xood only. 2.5 ratjng\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday nigZt, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the kettuce wraps and i uswd to be a fan of these but they just seem to bLre me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raI. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could aemove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I fomnd it ruje especially since there wasn't evzn a liFe at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Sxars are for the Xood only. 2.5 ratjng\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday nigZt, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the kettuce wraps and i uswd to be a fan of these but they just seem to bLre me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raI. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could aemove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I fomnd it ruje especially since there wasn't evzn a liFe at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Gold quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cauIe dragon eye tea was cold fOrst qime anound and beef had minAr amount of fat. ForSune was eHen Postive! 0 Gold quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cauIe dragon eye tea was cold fOrst qime anound and beef had minAr amount of fat. ForSune was eHen Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"This is by jar, the REST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely Iorth the Prip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are suge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by jar, the REST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely Iorth the Prip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are suge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese fwmily. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was prettP good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese fwmily. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was prettP good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Ehe first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wDllet in the car. It hurO so bad, I didn't come back for a aear.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAVY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breIkfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 Ehe first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wDllet in the car. It hurO so bad, I didn't come back for a aear.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAVY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breIkfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. SoCetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. SoCetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"AQd so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and styeish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nLow what wenZ wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazd. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. DoE't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website laid it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "AQd so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and styeish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nLow what wenZ wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazd. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. DoE't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website laid it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Stɑrs are for the food only. 2.5 ratiոg\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i uѕed to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake fɑctory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minuѕ the kick. \n\nThe service was ɑnnoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it ruԁe especially since there wasn't even a line at this рoint. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stɑrs are for the food only. 2.5 ratiոg\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i uѕed to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake fɑctory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minuѕ the kick. \n\nThe service was ɑnnoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it ruԁe especially since there wasn't even a line at this рoint. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapHomoglyphSwap
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been arrest tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel care I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been advantageously explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It expect a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been arrest tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel care I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been advantageously explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It expect a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordSwapWordNet
+can staff, same starbucks fair you get else anywhere. Sometimes the lines Friendly get long. 0 can staff, same starbucks fair you get else anywhere. Sometimes the lines Friendly get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Stars are for the food only. wait.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they wasn't us elsewhere was an hour 2 which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had travel Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian sternly are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables minus raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same tasted the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to cafe say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there told even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will the it following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. wait.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they wasn't us elsewhere was an hour 2 which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had travel Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian sternly are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables minus raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same tasted the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to cafe say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there told even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will the it following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately home-style home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the missed look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately home-style home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the missed look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always were to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\solid food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but nThe soup. I've had the pork nachos and they try blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always were to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\solid food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but nThe soup. I've had the pork nachos and they try blah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. but Foods does have wonderful merchandise, Whole...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. but Foods does have wonderful merchandise, Whole...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"We meal to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat a the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had small Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of lump bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo yummie crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty decided." 0 "We meal to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat a the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had small Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of lump bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo yummie crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty decided." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"I MXC bought my first motorcycle (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the by of buying a jacket, helmet and gloves. Their store is pretty nice I, and they have a good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented totally). \n\nI wasn't quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \""""hated\"""" that jacket and that the liner was \""""nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\"""" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 recently that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed though disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying that my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, inside still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop intention and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place." 1 "I MXC bought my first motorcycle (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the by of buying a jacket, helmet and gloves. Their store is pretty nice I, and they have a good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented totally). \n\nI wasn't quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \""""hated\"""" that jacket and that the liner was \""""nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\"""" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 recently that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed though disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying that my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, inside still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop intention and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place." 1 "I recently bought my first motorcycle (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the intention of buying a jacket, helmet and gloves. Their store is pretty nice inside, and they have a good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented though). \n\nI wasn't quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \""""hated\"""" that jacket and that the liner was \""""nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\"""" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 MXC that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed totally disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying that my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, I still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop by and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Mhe, I'ev expereinced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never udnerstand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blcakberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food blil.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rbuber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Dispapointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Mhe, I'ev expereinced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never udnerstand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blcakberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food blil.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rbuber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Dispapointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Our last few ivsits have left something to desire, One of the things I always ntoice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smilse or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe fodo has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the alst time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff iwthout getting drinks... for 15 mintues we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be erturning. 1 Our last few ivsits have left something to desire, One of the things I always ntoice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smilse or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe fodo has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the alst time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff iwthout getting drinks... for 15 mintues we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be erturning. 1 Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"When I think BBB... I think the days of simply bringing your bike in for a quick and relatively inexpensive tune-up and a few fixes are long gone. \n\nhTis review is more for the repair end of BBB. In their defense BBB does appear to carry some amazing brands of bike (ie Colnago) that you just don't find anywhere else in Pittsburgh. \n\nAt BBB I was chagred $250 for a tune up and a few other things. Granted this included installing a sew up tire (which I can understand would cost approx $50), Swapping out a left side (big ring) shifter on my down tube (this should have cost approx. $20 at most) and installing new bar tape (cost of tape $20 and $20 to install?).. SO WHAT\""""S WITH $140 FOR A TUNE UP? Well the story oges like this:\n\nI bring the bike into BBB prior to the nice weather hitting Pittsburgh in hopes of trying what people have said is a greta bike shop and getting my OCLV TREK 5900 ready for the season. Turns out I don't ehar from these gyus. A week goes by ...two weeks...I think that's ok I have two or three other bike I can turn to for a ride. Then I wind up going out of town for a week thinking for sure I'll get a call from them re: my bike is ready to roll...but no dice. So I call. Turns out a screw snapped when the mechanic was re-installing the down tube shifter and it had to be tapped out (is that my fault?). He says \""""Should be ready in a few days\"""". So I come in a few days later to this mammoth bill. I ask if I am paying for the labor of taping out the screw? I don't think I ever got a straight answer? I look at the bill and can't see a good breakdown of the charges. Normally I would \""""duke it over\"""" a bill like this but I figured...I had somewhere I to be 10 minutes ago and at least I finally have my bike. I would expect that for that money my bike could have been stripped down to the frame and totally gone over (overhauled). But it wasn't. Well BBB I'll give you a star because the mechanic did do a good job in that my cycle shifts well and the tape job on the bars looks great (nice wrap). Plus I'll toss in a star for your outstanding selection of high end cycles. Maybe I would have rated BBB higher if I was in the market for a purchase instead of a simple repair?" 1 "When I think BBB... I think the days of simply bringing your bike in for a quick and relatively inexpensive tune-up and a few fixes are long gone. \n\nhTis review is more for the repair end of BBB. In their defense BBB does appear to carry some amazing brands of bike (ie Colnago) that you just don't find anywhere else in Pittsburgh. \n\nAt BBB I was chagred $250 for a tune up and a few other things. Granted this included installing a sew up tire (which I can understand would cost approx $50), Swapping out a left side (big ring) shifter on my down tube (this should have cost approx. $20 at most) and installing new bar tape (cost of tape $20 and $20 to install?).. SO WHAT\""""S WITH $140 FOR A TUNE UP? Well the story oges like this:\n\nI bring the bike into BBB prior to the nice weather hitting Pittsburgh in hopes of trying what people have said is a greta bike shop and getting my OCLV TREK 5900 ready for the season. Turns out I don't ehar from these gyus. A week goes by ...two weeks...I think that's ok I have two or three other bike I can turn to for a ride. Then I wind up going out of town for a week thinking for sure I'll get a call from them re: my bike is ready to roll...but no dice. So I call. Turns out a screw snapped when the mechanic was re-installing the down tube shifter and it had to be tapped out (is that my fault?). He says \""""Should be ready in a few days\"""". So I come in a few days later to this mammoth bill. I ask if I am paying for the labor of taping out the screw? I don't think I ever got a straight answer? I look at the bill and can't see a good breakdown of the charges. Normally I would \""""duke it over\"""" a bill like this but I figured...I had somewhere I to be 10 minutes ago and at least I finally have my bike. I would expect that for that money my bike could have been stripped down to the frame and totally gone over (overhauled). But it wasn't. Well BBB I'll give you a star because the mechanic did do a good job in that my cycle shifts well and the tape job on the bars looks great (nice wrap). Plus I'll toss in a star for your outstanding selection of high end cycles. Maybe I would have rated BBB higher if I was in the market for a purchase instead of a simple repair?" 1 "When I think BBB... I think the days of simply bringing your bike in for a quick and relatively inexpensive tune-up and a few fixes are long gone. \n\nThis review is more for the repair end of BBB. In their defense BBB does appear to carry some amazing brands of bike (ie Colnago) that you just don't find anywhere else in Pittsburgh. \n\nAt BBB I was charged $250 for a tune up and a few other things. Granted this included installing a sew up tire (which I can understand would cost approx $50), Swapping out a left side (big ring) shifter on my down tube (this should have cost approx. $20 at most) and installing new bar tape (cost of tape $20 and $20 to install?).. SO WHAT\""""S WITH $140 FOR A TUNE UP? Well the story goes like this:\n\nI bring the bike into BBB prior to the nice weather hitting Pittsburgh in hopes of trying what people have said is a great bike shop and getting my OCLV TREK 5900 ready for the season. Turns out I don't hear from these guys. A week goes by ...two weeks...I think that's ok I have two or three other bike I can turn to for a ride. Then I wind up going out of town for a week thinking for sure I'll get a call from them re: my bike is ready to roll...but no dice. So I call. Turns out a screw snapped when the mechanic was re-installing the down tube shifter and it had to be tapped out (is that my fault?). He says \""""Should be ready in a few days\"""". So I come in a few days later to this mammoth bill. I ask if I am paying for the labor of taping out the screw? I don't think I ever got a straight answer? I look at the bill and can't see a good breakdown of the charges. Normally I would \""""duke it over\"""" a bill like this but I figured...I had somewhere I to be 10 minutes ago and at least I finally have my bike. I would expect that for that money my bike could have been stripped down to the frame and totally gone over (overhauled). But it wasn't. Well BBB I'll give you a star because the mechanic did do a good job in that my cycle shifts well and the tape job on the bars looks great (nice wrap). Plus I'll toss in a star for your outstanding selection of high end cycles. Maybe I would have rated BBB higher if I was in the market for a purchase instead of a simple repair?" 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Wow. What a sahme. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the olcal cuisnie. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We'ev eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hadns down, this was the wrost w'eve ever had. Cold, otugh, congealde, and tasetless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll enver order from here again. Quiet fraknly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awflu it was. My complainst fell on defa eras. I ugess they were sohcked that someone thought that they were esrving low grade odg food. I undesrtand that sometmies restauranst crnak out abd food. It happesn. But when it does, you ebnd over bcakwards to amke it right. oNt at this plaec. I was todl that he woudl have to pseak with the woner in odrer to hepl me. I geuss taht's how they deflcet complanits - lbame it on the ownres that aren't there and mkae the cusotmer for waay anrgy. oTo abd. Bceause we will be viisting a compettior in the futrue. This faimly of 7 won't be visitnig Chian eSa ever again. Oh, and by the awy, why cant' I giev this plcae zeor stasr? 1 Wow. What a sahme. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the olcal cuisnie. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We'ev eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hadns down, this was the wrost w'eve ever had. Cold, otugh, congealde, and tasetless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll enver order from here again. Quiet fraknly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awflu it was. My complainst fell on defa eras. I ugess they were sohcked that someone thought that they were esrving low grade odg food. I undesrtand that sometmies restauranst crnak out abd food. It happesn. But when it does, you ebnd over bcakwards to amke it right. oNt at this plaec. I was todl that he woudl have to pseak with the woner in odrer to hepl me. I geuss taht's how they deflcet complanits - lbame it on the ownres that aren't there and mkae the cusotmer for waay anrgy. oTo abd. Bceause we will be viisting a compettior in the futrue. This faimly of 7 won't be visitnig Chian eSa ever again. Oh, and by the awy, why cant' I giev this plcae zeor stasr? 1 Wow. What a shame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worst we've ever had. Cold, tough, congealed, and tasteless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they deflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the customer for away angry. Too bad. Because we will be visiting a competitor in the future. This family of 7 won't be visiting China Sea ever again. Oh, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+This is my got-o disrtibuter. They have a graet selection and lots of hard to ifnd brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elswehere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuguggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I loev I feel like I'm getting a bargian. The cold seelction does usck so I try to lpan ahaed and have what I need alraedy ocld. Stfaf here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you sak. 0 This is my got-o disrtibuter. They have a graet selection and lots of hard to ifnd brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elswehere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuguggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I loev I feel like I'm getting a bargian. The cold seelction does usck so I try to lpan ahaed and have what I need alraedy ocld. Stfaf here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you sak. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Went here with a gift card from the restaurant week photo competition. \n\nWe were one of tow tables there and a bunch of staff showing up during the meal. \n\nOru waitress was good, but that couldn't save the food.\n\nThe meal started out with some what I guess used to be ofccacia. I say used to be because it no longer represented anything other than long pieces of brick or bark very stale and tasteless.\n\nWe ordered the vegetable board which was probably the best thing we ordered with light and bright vegetables perfectly cooked and paired with tow dleicious sauces. \n\nThen we ordered the octopus which was fine, but very cold and the octopus had little to no flavor, being overwhemled by the citrus in the dish. \n\nThe tuscan wings were ok, but they were really ordered for my husband who seemed to enjoy them. \n\nFinally the diver scallops. This dish was indeilbe. The scallops were very ovecrooked and the pea puree was so imnty I was unable to eat it. We sent it back and they did take off hafl of the pirce (weren't expecting anything just didn't want to eat it). \n\nAfter that we decided against dessert and left. I probably will not return. 1 Went here with a gift card from the restaurant week photo competition. \n\nWe were one of tow tables there and a bunch of staff showing up during the meal. \n\nOru waitress was good, but that couldn't save the food.\n\nThe meal started out with some what I guess used to be ofccacia. I say used to be because it no longer represented anything other than long pieces of brick or bark very stale and tasteless.\n\nWe ordered the vegetable board which was probably the best thing we ordered with light and bright vegetables perfectly cooked and paired with tow dleicious sauces. \n\nThen we ordered the octopus which was fine, but very cold and the octopus had little to no flavor, being overwhemled by the citrus in the dish. \n\nThe tuscan wings were ok, but they were really ordered for my husband who seemed to enjoy them. \n\nFinally the diver scallops. This dish was indeilbe. The scallops were very ovecrooked and the pea puree was so imnty I was unable to eat it. We sent it back and they did take off hafl of the pirce (weren't expecting anything just didn't want to eat it). \n\nAfter that we decided against dessert and left. I probably will not return. 1 Went here with a gift card from the restaurant week photo competition. \n\nWe were one of two tables there and a bunch of staff showing up during the meal. \n\nOur waitress was good, but that couldn't save the food.\n\nThe meal started out with some what I guess used to be foccacia. I say used to be because it no longer represented anything other than long pieces of brick or bark very stale and tasteless.\n\nWe ordered the vegetable board which was probably the best thing we ordered with light and bright vegetables perfectly cooked and paired with two delicious sauces. \n\nThen we ordered the octopus which was fine, but very cold and the octopus had little to no flavor, being overwhelmed by the citrus in the dish. \n\nThe tuscan wings were ok, but they were really ordered for my husband who seemed to enjoy them. \n\nFinally the diver scallops. This dish was indeible. The scallops were very overcooked and the pea puree was so minty I was unable to eat it. We sent it back and they did take off half of the price (weren't expecting anything just didn't want to eat it). \n\nAfter that we decided against dessert and left. I probably will not return. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I despertaely missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I despertaely missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+eYs! Awesoem soy cap, scone, and atmospheer. Niec place to hnag out & read, and fere WiFi with no loign procedure. 0 eYs! Awesoem soy cap, scone, and atmospheer. Niec place to hnag out & read, and fere WiFi with no loign procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realzied I left my wallet in the car. It hrut so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO RDEAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTLALY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, nwa... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realzied I left my wallet in the car. It hrut so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO RDEAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTLALY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, nwa... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometmies, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometmies, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"eW decidde to give rbunch a try for our ifrst visit to Casabh. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appeitzer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummei bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoekd salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very erlaxing and tasty mael." 0 "eW decidde to give rbunch a try for our ifrst visit to Casabh. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appeitzer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummei bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoekd salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very erlaxing and tasty mael." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+My partner and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My omm heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Potruguese on the menu. Wyh does this restaurant promote itself as Portuguese, lfy the Portuguese flag and not have ANY Portugeuse dishes. We elft. 1 My partner and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My omm heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Potruguese on the menu. Wyh does this restaurant promote itself as Portuguese, lfy the Portuguese flag and not have ANY Portugeuse dishes. We elft. 1 My partner and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My mom heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portuguese on the menu. Why does this restaurant promote itself as Portuguese, fly the Portuguese flag and not have ANY Portuguese dishes. We left. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"nAd so....the seacrh for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wetn wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylits's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylits....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knockign someone else. (And come on, I was WAAYAYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driivng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sing the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website sadi it was $55 for a Master stylits.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Jduge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next ctu!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "nAd so....the seacrh for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wetn wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylits's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylits....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knockign someone else. (And come on, I was WAAYAYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driivng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sing the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website sadi it was $55 for a Master stylits.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Jduge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next ctu!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+riendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Smetimes the lies can get long. 0 riendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Smetimes the lies can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique muscal experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they pay that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd make the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. I the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perfrm a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveed Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique muscal experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they pay that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd make the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. I the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perfrm a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveed Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+FrGiendly staff, same stXarbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 FrGiendly staff, same stXarbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+StarVs are for the food only. 2.5 rTating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was ezxpected, but it only took 30minuteRs to be seated so that was a bonus. StarAted off with the lettuce wraps and i usLed to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicPy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same mionus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could tremove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you knoIw when i am finished. I found it ruBde especially since there wasn't eDven a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 StarVs are for the food only. 2.5 rTating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was ezxpected, but it only took 30minuteRs to be seated so that was a bonus. StarAted off with the lettuce wraps and i usLed to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicPy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same mionus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could tremove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you knoIw when i am finished. I found it ruBde especially since there wasn't eDven a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Very bjad purchase experience. I boughht a shiLrt with a hole covered in the rolMled up sleeves, but they denSied my request to Lreturn it. I am so angwery at this and will neverr shop their chcothes anyvmore. 1 Very bjad purchase experience. I boughht a shiLrt with a hole covered in the rolMled up sleeves, but they denSied my request to Lreturn it. I am so angwery at this and will neverr shop their chcothes anyvmore. 1 Very bad purchase experience. I bought a shirt with a hole covered in the rolled up sleeves, but they denied my request to return it. I am so angery at this and will never shop their chothes anymore. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+My orfders have come out Ibad pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under tpar. I'em lucky if the fries comBe out right. My Blast experience is the wlast Gstraw. I recenRtly posted a pMhoto of my Chicken Ranch LClub. That has no chicken. This is ridiculouts. I am dhone bgoing to this Mcqd's. 1 My orfders have come out Ibad pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under tpar. I'em lucky if the fries comBe out right. My Blast experience is the wlast Gstraw. I recenRtly posted a pMhoto of my Chicken Ranch LClub. That has no chicken. This is ridiculouts. I am dhone bgoing to this Mcqd's. 1 My orders have come out bad pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under par. I'm lucky if the fries come out right. My last experience is the last straw. I recently posted a photo of my Chicken Ranch Club. That has no chicken. This is ridiculous. I am done going to this Mcd's. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"This is by far, the BLEST sofJt serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely wSorth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BLEST sofJt serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely wSorth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Piyttsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Piyttsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+OYes! AwesomBe soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nicme plaWce to Xhang out & cread, and freRe vWiFi with no logiln procedure. 0 OYes! AwesomBe soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nicme plaWce to Xhang out & cread, and freRe vWiFi with no logiln procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sommetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sommetimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Contrary to other reviews, I have fero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been gettinJ tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experdenced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been weel explained - and let up to me to deZide. \nAnd they just renHvated the waiting room. It looks a lot bhtter than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have fero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been gettinJ tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experdenced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been weel explained - and let up to me to deZide. \nAnd they just renHvated the waiting room. It looks a lot bhtter than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+LUke any Barnes & NobBe, it has a nice comIy cafe, and a larue selVction of sooks. The sTaff is very friendly and helpfuw. They sHock a decent selecEion, and the prices are prftty reasonable. Obviously it's hard for them to compJte with Amazon. However sincn all the smaLl shlp booksLores are gona, it's njce to wLlk into onX eZery once in a while. 0 LUke any Barnes & NobBe, it has a nice comIy cafe, and a larue selVction of sooks. The sTaff is very friendly and helpfuw. They sHock a decent selecEion, and the prices are prftty reasonable. Obviously it's hard for them to compJte with Amazon. However sincn all the smaLl shlp booksLores are gona, it's njce to wLlk into onX eZery once in a while. 0 Like any Barnes & Noble, it has a nice comfy cafe, and a large selection of books. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They stock a decent selection, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Obviously it's hard for them to compete with Amazon. However since all the small shop bookstores are gone, it's nice to walk into one every once in a while. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"Meg, I'Ze experienced becter is an understatement.\n\nFridayPs is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\nq. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant Mets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food cave out she was gEne. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettucA on it only. Waitress was supposed to gU and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my Xickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rwbber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappoiitment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only rewurned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meg, I'Ze experienced becter is an understatement.\n\nFridayPs is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\nq. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant Mets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food cave out she was gEne. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettucA on it only. Waitress was supposed to gU and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my Xickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rwbber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappoiitment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only rewurned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Freindly tsaff, same strabucks fiar you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 Freindly tsaff, same strabucks fiar you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 0 Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Eevn when we didn't have a car iFlene's Basement was worth the bus trip to the Waterfront. I always find something (usually I find 3-4 things and spend about $60) and better still, I am always still wearing the clothes and shoes 3 months later. \n\In kind of suspect this is the bets shopping in Pittsburgh; it's much better than the usual department stores, better than Marshalls' and JT Maxx and bteter than the Sask downtown, even when it has a sale. Selection, bargains NAD quality.\n\nI ilke this Filene's betetr than Gabriel Brothers, which are harder to get to. Gabriel Brothers are a real dicsount shopper's hcallenge and I'm afraid I didn't live in Pittsburgh long enough to edvelop the necesasry skills . . . Filnee's was stlil up and urnning in uJne 2070 when I letf otwn. 0 Eevn when we didn't have a car iFlene's Basement was worth the bus trip to the Waterfront. I always find something (usually I find 3-4 things and spend about $60) and better still, I am always still wearing the clothes and shoes 3 months later. \n\In kind of suspect this is the bets shopping in Pittsburgh; it's much better than the usual department stores, better than Marshalls' and JT Maxx and bteter than the Sask downtown, even when it has a sale. Selection, bargains NAD quality.\n\nI ilke this Filene's betetr than Gabriel Brothers, which are harder to get to. Gabriel Brothers are a real dicsount shopper's hcallenge and I'm afraid I didn't live in Pittsburgh long enough to edvelop the necesasry skills . . . Filnee's was stlil up and urnning in uJne 2070 when I letf otwn. 0 Even when we didn't have a car Filene's Basement was worth the bus trip to the Waterfront. I always find something (usually I find 3-4 things and spend about $60) and better still, I am always still wearing the clothes and shoes 3 months later. \n\nI kind of suspect this is the best shopping in Pittsburgh; it's much better than the usual department stores, better than Marshall's and TJ Maxx and better than the Saks downtown, even when it has a sale. Selection, bargains AND quality.\n\nI like this Filene's better than Gabriel Brothers, which are harder to get to. Gabriel Brothers are a real discount shopper's challenge and I'm afraid I didn't live in Pittsburgh long enough to develop the necessary skills . . . Filene's was still up and running in June 2007 when I left town. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+tSars are for the fodo only. 2.5 ratign\n\nGto there at 8mp on Saturday ngiht, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minuets to be seated so that was a bonus. Staretd off with the elttuce wraps and i usde to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(YFI-love the elttuce wraps at the cheesecake fcatory). I had the Singapore rice noodlse. This was so so as i thought mimediately that ul ul noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was dispapointing and the vegetabels tasted arw. Some good notse were the Dynamiet srhimp, plump, juiyc, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chikcen was just the same imnus the kick. \n\nTeh srevice was annoynig. We were there lses than 54 minuets and it seemde ilke our waitre was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantyl asknig if he could remvoe my palte. I had to sternyl say at noe piont that I will lte you nkow when i am ifnished. I foudn it urde especially sinec there wasn't veen a lien at this piont. \n\nI tihnk we will travle elswehere follwoing a movei. The ersult neevr qutie mte the naticipation. 1 tSars are for the fodo only. 2.5 ratign\n\nGto there at 8mp on Saturday ngiht, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minuets to be seated so that was a bonus. Staretd off with the elttuce wraps and i usde to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(YFI-love the elttuce wraps at the cheesecake fcatory). I had the Singapore rice noodlse. This was so so as i thought mimediately that ul ul noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was dispapointing and the vegetabels tasted arw. Some good notse were the Dynamiet srhimp, plump, juiyc, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chikcen was just the same imnus the kick. \n\nTeh srevice was annoynig. We were there lses than 54 minuets and it seemde ilke our waitre was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantyl asknig if he could remvoe my palte. I had to sternyl say at noe piont that I will lte you nkow when i am ifnished. I foudn it urde especially sinec there wasn't veen a lien at this piont. \n\nI tihnk we will travle elswehere follwoing a movei. The ersult neevr qutie mte the naticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Our last few vistis have left somethnig to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an estbalishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nhTe fodo has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the lsat time BJ and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not bsuy yet we were pasesd by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 51 miuntes we were lfet suiting at our table with our mensu closed and istting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be reutrning. 1 Our last few vistis have left somethnig to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an estbalishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nhTe fodo has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the lsat time BJ and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not bsuy yet we were pasesd by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 51 miuntes we were lfet suiting at our table with our mensu closed and istting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be reutrning. 1 Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cuase dragon eye tea was cold first time raound and beef had minro amount of fat. Frotune was eevn Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cuase dragon eye tea was cold first time raound and beef had minro amount of fat. Frotune was eevn Postive! 0 Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Wow. What a sahme. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We'ev eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worts w'eve ever had. Cold, toguh, congealde, and tatseless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never odrer from here again. Quiet frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awflu it was. My complaints efll on deaf eras. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out abd food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was todl that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they defletc complaints - blame it on the ownesr that aren't there and make the cutsomer for away anrgy. oTo abd. Bceause we will be viisting a compeittor in the futrue. This afmily of 7 won't be visiitng Chian eSa ever again. Oh, and by the awy, why cna't I igve this plaec ezro stasr? 1 Wow. What a sahme. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We'ev eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worts w'eve ever had. Cold, toguh, congealde, and tatseless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never odrer from here again. Quiet frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awflu it was. My complaints efll on deaf eras. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out abd food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was todl that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they defletc complaints - blame it on the ownesr that aren't there and make the cutsomer for away anrgy. oTo abd. Bceause we will be viisting a compeittor in the futrue. This afmily of 7 won't be visiitng Chian eSa ever again. Oh, and by the awy, why cna't I igve this plaec ezro stasr? 1 Wow. What a shame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worst we've ever had. Cold, tough, congealed, and tasteless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they deflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the customer for away angry. Too bad. Because we will be visiting a competitor in the future. This family of 7 won't be visiting China Sea ever again. Oh, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I fell in lvoe with this lpace as soon as we pluled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very egnerous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to dei for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a stael IMO! :) \n\nI'll dfeinitely be heading bakc with my cwoorkers this ewek! 0 I fell in lvoe with this lpace as soon as we pluled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very egnerous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to dei for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a stael IMO! :) \n\nI'll dfeinitely be heading bakc with my cwoorkers this ewek! 0 I fell in love with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to die for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading back with my coworkers this week! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"This is by far, the BETS soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely wotrh the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BETS soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely wotrh the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+This is my got-o disrtibuter. They have a greta selection and lots of hard to ifnd brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuguggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bragain. The clod seleciton does suck so I tyr to lpan aehad and have what I need laready cold. tSaff here are all very helpufl- and will have ercommendations if you sak. 0 This is my got-o disrtibuter. They have a greta selection and lots of hard to ifnd brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuguggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bragain. The clod seleciton does suck so I tyr to lpan aehad and have what I need laready cold. tSaff here are all very helpufl- and will have ercommendations if you sak. 0 This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I went there today! The ctu was terrbile! I have an awufl experience. They lady that cut my hair was niec but she wanted to leave early so she made a disasetr in my haed! 1 I went there today! The ctu was terrbile! I have an awufl experience. They lady that cut my hair was niec but she wanted to leave early so she made a disasetr in my haed! 1 I went there today! The cut was terrible! I have an awful experience. They lady that cut my hair was nice but she wanted to leave early so she made a disaster in my head! 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"As a hcinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a hcinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+eYs! Awesmoe soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Ncie lpace to hang out & read, and fere WiFi with no login procedure. 0 eYs! Awesmoe soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Ncie lpace to hang out & read, and fere WiFi with no login procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weidr taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer ergularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blha. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weidr taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer ergularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blha. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Someitmes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Someitmes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"We decidde to give brucnh a try for our first visit to Casabh. We were sruprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the itnerior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brnuch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummei bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and msoked salmon and trufflde potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jubmo lupm crab & tomato omeelt and the NY strip steak. Very erlaxing and tasty emal." 0 "We decidde to give brucnh a try for our first visit to Casabh. We were sruprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the itnerior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brnuch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummei bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and msoked salmon and trufflde potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jubmo lupm crab & tomato omeelt and the NY strip steak. Very erlaxing and tasty emal." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+My parnter and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My omm heard about this resaruant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portugeuse on the menu. Wyh does this restaruant promote itself as Portuguese, fly the Portuguese falg and not have NAY Portuguese idshes. We letf. 1 My parnter and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My omm heard about this resaruant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portugeuse on the menu. Wyh does this restaruant promote itself as Portuguese, fly the Portuguese falg and not have NAY Portuguese idshes. We letf. 1 My partner and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My mom heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portuguese on the menu. Why does this restaurant promote itself as Portuguese, fly the Portuguese flag and not have ANY Portuguese dishes. We left. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"What a egm of a place in Shadysied. It s places like this that makes me miss living there. Food was outstandnig! Because it was our first time, we wanted to do a little bit of this and that. 2 appetizers, Becky s salad and the special of the eve: smoked salmon on crostini with creme fresh, a clam dish, forgot name, with the bets tomatoe-white wine, I could have drunk from the bowl, rboth; Becky s salad (the lemon dressing was out of this world delicious--again, could have drunk it, good). I m usually not fan of walnut in my salad, but the crumbled goat cheese made me forget about my dislike of it, that I ate it happiyl. Good pairign. The special of the night, we opted for sharing the lamb shank with reduced red wine sauce and simple veggies. Small veggie selection by american standards--ahlf russet potato, slither of zucchini, and a stem of green onion, but the star afterall was the lmab, and it was meduim perefct, just as I ordered! \n\""""Would you care for some dessert?\"""", Ramon, our waiter (he was fabulous!) asked. And so round 3 begins. Coffee, a chocolate mousse with whip cream, beauty and... their version of creme brulee. I thought it had a hint of peanut butter, but not sure. Regardless it was so, so divine.\nThis place was busy but we did not feel rushed, unlike most places. The service was great, the atmoshphere quaint; it s definitely a neighbourhood cafe-- alot of repeat clientele, from what I gathered. We shall return.\nFinally, on an end note. Cafe Zinho is BYOB, so bring your favourite bottle or magnum of vino. And they only take cash or personal check, but they do have an ATM." 0 "What a egm of a place in Shadysied. It s places like this that makes me miss living there. Food was outstandnig! Because it was our first time, we wanted to do a little bit of this and that. 2 appetizers, Becky s salad and the special of the eve: smoked salmon on crostini with creme fresh, a clam dish, forgot name, with the bets tomatoe-white wine, I could have drunk from the bowl, rboth; Becky s salad (the lemon dressing was out of this world delicious--again, could have drunk it, good). I m usually not fan of walnut in my salad, but the crumbled goat cheese made me forget about my dislike of it, that I ate it happiyl. Good pairign. The special of the night, we opted for sharing the lamb shank with reduced red wine sauce and simple veggies. Small veggie selection by american standards--ahlf russet potato, slither of zucchini, and a stem of green onion, but the star afterall was the lmab, and it was meduim perefct, just as I ordered! \n\""""Would you care for some dessert?\"""", Ramon, our waiter (he was fabulous!) asked. And so round 3 begins. Coffee, a chocolate mousse with whip cream, beauty and... their version of creme brulee. I thought it had a hint of peanut butter, but not sure. Regardless it was so, so divine.\nThis place was busy but we did not feel rushed, unlike most places. The service was great, the atmoshphere quaint; it s definitely a neighbourhood cafe-- alot of repeat clientele, from what I gathered. We shall return.\nFinally, on an end note. Cafe Zinho is BYOB, so bring your favourite bottle or magnum of vino. And they only take cash or personal check, but they do have an ATM." 0 "What a gem of a place in Shadyside. It s places like this that makes me miss living there. Food was outstanding! Because it was our first time, we wanted to do a little bit of this and that. 2 appetizers, Becky s salad and the special of the eve: smoked salmon on crostini with creme fresh, a clam dish, forgot name, with the best tomatoe-white wine, I could have drunk from the bowl, broth; Becky s salad (the lemon dressing was out of this world delicious--again, could have drunk it, good). I m usually not fan of walnut in my salad, but the crumbled goat cheese made me forget about my dislike of it, that I ate it happily. Good pairing. The special of the night, we opted for sharing the lamb shank with reduced red wine sauce and simple veggies. Small veggie selection by american standards--half russet potato, slither of zucchini, and a stem of green onion, but the star afterall was the lamb, and it was meduim perfect, just as I ordered! \n\""""Would you care for some dessert?\"""", Ramon, our waiter (he was fabulous!) asked. And so round 3 begins. Coffee, a chocolate mousse with whip cream, beauty and... their version of creme brulee. I thought it had a hint of peanut butter, but not sure. Regardless it was so, so divine.\nThis place was busy but we did not feel rushed, unlike most places. The service was great, the atmoshphere quaint; it s definitely a neighbourhood cafe-- alot of repeat clientele, from what I gathered. We shall return.\nFinally, on an end note. Cafe Zinho is BYOB, so bring your favourite bottle or magnum of vino. And they only take cash or personal check, but they do have an ATM." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"nAd so....the search for a new hair salon contineus. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wnet wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocknig someone else. (And come on, I was WAAYAYYY ovredue for a cut since I've been driivng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the chagre slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylits.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "nAd so....the search for a new hair salon contineus. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wnet wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocknig someone else. (And come on, I was WAAYAYYY ovredue for a cut since I've been driivng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the chagre slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylits.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A uniqu musical experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. Theyll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perorm a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the covete Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A uniqu musical experience found in Hmestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. Theyll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perorm a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the covete Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 0 "Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Mh, I'v expeienced better is an understatement.\n\nFridy's is like the \""""fin dining chan\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsbrgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this resturant gets paced and I never undestand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was hal of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burgr had lettue on it only. Waitress was suppsed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like ubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappoitment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Mh, I'v expeienced better is an understatement.\n\nFridy's is like the \""""fin dining chan\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsbrgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this resturant gets paced and I never undestand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was hal of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burgr had lettue on it only. Waitress was suppsed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like ubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappoitment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Our lst few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments mployees. Thee people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you apropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 mintes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be reurning. 1 Our lst few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments mployees. Thee people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you apropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 mintes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be reurning. 1 Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"This is by far, the BST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's deinitely orth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's deinitely orth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"As a chinese merican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the hoe-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese merican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the hoe-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometims, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometims, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"And so....the search for a ne hair salon continue. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owne, welcomng and friendly. \n\nNo what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a del. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it sad $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master tylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a ne hair salon continue. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owne, welcomng and friendly. \n\nNo what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a del. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it sad $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master tylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to walit a super londg time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very nejxt morning I had the same isvsue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't evAen apoloSgize!!! So frusTtrated. Never going bback. They seem overpriced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to walit a super londg time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very nejxt morning I had the same isvsue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't evAen apoloSgize!!! So frusTtrated. Never going bback. They seem overpriced, too." 1 "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So frustrated. Never going back. They seem overpriced, too." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGoDt there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minuHtes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the letdtuce wraps and i lused to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-lovse the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lsu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappoiNnting and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangHy with a smaull kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was aSnnoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to gHet us out of there. ConstanOtly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly sHay at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rudFe especially sinyce there wasn't Eeven a line at this point. \n\nEI Lthink we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGoDt there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minuHtes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the letdtuce wraps and i lused to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-lovse the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lsu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappoiNnting and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangHy with a smaull kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was aSnnoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to gHet us out of there. ConstanOtly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly sHay at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rudFe especially sinyce there wasn't Eeven a line at this point. \n\nEI Lthink we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 1 Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+SWow. What a shgame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. Wce are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worQst we've ever had. ColZd, tough, congeaUled, and tastelxess - that's the only wany to descvribe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I wguess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwaryds to make it right. KNot at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guesTs that's how they Bdeflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the custometr for kaway aangry. Too bad. Because we will be xvisiting a competitor in the futurLe. This falmily of 7 won't be visTiting vChina SeBa ever again. Ogh, and by the xway, why cann't I giAve this pPlace zeryo stjars? 1 SWow. What a shgame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. Wce are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worQst we've ever had. ColZd, tough, congeaUled, and tastelxess - that's the only wany to descvribe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I wguess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwaryds to make it right. KNot at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guesTs that's how they Bdeflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the custometr for kaway aangry. Too bad. Because we will be xvisiting a competitor in the futurLe. This falmily of 7 won't be visTiting vChina SeBa ever again. Ogh, and by the xway, why cann't I giAve this pPlace zeryo stjars? 1 Wow. What a shame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worst we've ever had. Cold, tough, congealed, and tasteless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they deflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the customer for away angry. Too bad. Because we will be visiting a competitor in the future. This family of 7 won't be visiting China Sea ever again. Oh, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"As a chinese amekrican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese amekrican college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+The upeople who work here are very rudUe. I have gone bacRk a few tihmes tDhinking it mhay have just been the pAerson working that day was just a rudhe person, but no it haappen every time. I am not a youTng hiop peArson and felt very out of place there. Ist is Elike you are walkinlg into someoneD's housEe and botherintg them. Tmhe peopAle Bworking behcind the coutnter act like you are interferiZng with there conversatizon. Plups it is very edirty. Pberhaps the pSeople workindg there should itry cHleaning the placme Winstead of Utalking to each other. I will not gfo Pback again. 1 The upeople who work here are very rudUe. I have gone bacRk a few tihmes tDhinking it mhay have just been the pAerson working that day was just a rudhe person, but no it haappen every time. I am not a youTng hiop peArson and felt very out of place there. Ist is Elike you are walkinlg into someoneD's housEe and botherintg them. Tmhe peopAle Bworking behcind the coutnter act like you are interferiZng with there conversatizon. Plups it is very edirty. Pberhaps the pSeople workindg there should itry cHleaning the placme Winstead of Utalking to each other. I will not gfo Pback again. 1 The people who work here are very rude. I have gone back a few times thinking it may have just been the person working that day was just a rude person, but no it happen every time. I am not a young hip person and felt very out of place there. It is like you are walking into someone's house and bothering them. The people working behind the counter act like you are interfering with there conversation. Plus it is very dirty. Perhaps the people working there should try cleaning the place instead of talking to each other. I will not go back again. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weirwd taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Ooakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were bElah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weirwd taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Ooakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were bElah. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walhk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAOMY. I can't dhescribe them. Just gEet some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saqturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walhk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAOMY. I can't dhescribe them. Just gEet some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saqturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 0 The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sjometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sjometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For bUrunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a BlooXdy Mary and I had a BellWini. We were served a basket of yTummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jNumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty mbeal." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For bUrunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a BlooXdy Mary and I had a BellWini. We were served a basket of yTummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jNumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty mbeal." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Overpriiced, soalty and overraBted!!! Wdhy this pplace is so popular I will never undNerstand. 1 Overpriiced, soalty and overraBted!!! Wdhy this pplace is so popular I will never undNerstand. 1 Overpriced, salty and overrated!!! Why this place is so popular I will never understand. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"And so....the searcuh for a new hair salon continues. Sigbh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wWent wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previouVs stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favoWrs by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been drivipng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the searcuh for a new hair salon continues. Sigbh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what wWent wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previouVs stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favoWrs by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been drivipng to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"I used to loSe D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hilM over the years. The games are not as Pun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. st takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even geE a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it uIed to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is rug down and manA of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you canFt even earn tickets and they take a lot of Lokens! Last time I wept, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which maTe for a negative player experience. I would To to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no lknger one of my favorite places to go due to the declini of jun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to loSe D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hilM over the years. The games are not as Pun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. st takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even geE a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it uIed to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is rug down and manA of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you canFt even earn tickets and they take a lot of Lokens! Last time I wept, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which maTe for a negative player experience. I would To to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no lknger one of my favorite places to go due to the declini of jun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to love D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which made for a negative player experience. I would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"Mei, I've experienced beQter is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\nI. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gEne. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food fame. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rqbber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. DisappoiWtment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only reBurned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Mei, I've experienced beQter is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\nI. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gEne. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food fame. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rqbber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. DisappoiWtment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only reBurned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in PittsbQrgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in PittsbQrgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Des! Awesoke roy cDp, scone, and atmosphere. NicB pCace to hang out & read, and frLe WiFi with no login procedure. 0 Des! Awesoke roy cDp, scone, and atmosphere. NicB pCace to hang out & read, and frLe WiFi with no login procedure. 0 Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrorg with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe fooK is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blxh. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrorg with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe fooK is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blxh. 1 I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gvs going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gvs going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and eHtree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody MaDy and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumSo lump crab & tomato oKelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty ceal." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and eHtree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody MaDy and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumSo lump crab & tomato oKelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty ceal." 0 "We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"And so....the searQh for a new hair salon contmnues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The sauon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNPw what went wronB. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous sPylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favqrs by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master styliOt.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the searQh for a new hair salon contmnues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The sauon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNPw what went wronB. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous sPylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favqrs by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master styliOt.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero capitalizing about the service or the prices. I have been getting ignorance service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for complaints on my tire of cars, and have all my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has sucked been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero capitalizing about the service or the prices. I have been getting ignorance service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for complaints on my tire of cars, and have all my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has sucked been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 0 Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"I used to heck D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down my over the years. The run are not as fun and do not used you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole love of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it give to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! take, it is games down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they Now a lot of tokens! Last time I went, D in the winter, many some the games no broken, which made for a were player experience. I would go to back&B to play of games again in the future, but it is negative longer one of hill favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to heck D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down my over the years. The run are not as fun and do not used you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole love of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it give to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! take, it is games down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they Now a lot of tokens! Last time I went, D in the winter, many some the games no broken, which made for a were player experience. I would go to back&B to play of games again in the future, but it is negative longer one of hill favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 1 "I used to love D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which made for a negative player experience. I would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"because, I've experienced off is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never better why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started understand attentive, potatoes after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side Meh I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had a on it only. Disappointment was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than but and not what I was expecting. Waitress.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should lettuce happy hour arise..." 1 "because, I've experienced off is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never better why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started understand attentive, potatoes after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side Meh I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had a on it only. Disappointment was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than but and not what I was expecting. Waitress.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should lettuce happy hour arise..." 1 "Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"This is by far, the sizes soft serve ice cream place in always PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is southwestern DQ tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of interesting-and, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely small the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving BEST are huge! The worth cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the sizes soft serve ice cream place in always PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is southwestern DQ tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of interesting-and, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely small the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving BEST are huge! The worth cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 0 "This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach home-style good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the you look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach home-style good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the you look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 0 "As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't better me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole n does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\Foods\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's get. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't better me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole n does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\Foods\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's get. 1 I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"And so....the search for a new don't salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\wasn't what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly nNow what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I online bowled over by my favors professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you hair do yourself any stylist's by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went wasn't and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new don't salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\wasn't what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly nNow what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I online bowled over by my favors professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you hair do yourself any stylist's by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went wasn't and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 1 "And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Stoppde by alst ewek. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be upt in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made fersh daily as are many of the other prepaerd foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the iwndow in the bakery. The pita is ownderful and you can pick up so many delicious eMditerranean food items to take home. Olive oil, loives, cheeses, Hoummsu iDp, Bbaa hGannouj, desetrs, Halva, Specialty Ptia iPes. \n\nGood food and frienldy esrvice. 0 Stoppde by alst ewek. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be upt in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made fersh daily as are many of the other prepaerd foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the iwndow in the bakery. The pita is ownderful and you can pick up so many delicious eMditerranean food items to take home. Olive oil, loives, cheeses, Hoummsu iDp, Bbaa hGannouj, desetrs, Halva, Specialty Ptia iPes. \n\nGood food and frienldy esrvice. 0 Stopped by last week. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made fresh daily as are many of the other prepared foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is wonderful and you can pick up so many delicious Mediterranean food items to take home. Olive oil, olives, cheeses, Hoummus Dip, Baba Ghannouj, deserts, Halva, Specialty Pita Pies. \n\nGood food and friendly service. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+'Im not sure what the Mt.Lebo hpye is about this place. The portions are small, the place is small, and the foods no more than average. I have been there twice now, thinking the first time might have been a fluek. We've heard so much about it that I have super high expetcations. Their wine bar in the back is cute, but small. We couldn't even lift our elbows to sip our drink. While the waitres and service are good, the food is just not imprsesive. The pasta I got was good, but nothign to write home about. I got a pizza the second time I visited and it had a horird taste. I don't know if it was the spinach or the cheese but something was VERY poetnt. They're pricy as well. The only thing I will give them creidt for their Itailan wedding soup. There's pracitcally nothign in it, as they use think rice nistead of noodles, but the broht and meatballs are to die for! Ovreall, not imperssed. I probably won't rteurn. 1 'Im not sure what the Mt.Lebo hpye is about this place. The portions are small, the place is small, and the foods no more than average. I have been there twice now, thinking the first time might have been a fluek. We've heard so much about it that I have super high expetcations. Their wine bar in the back is cute, but small. We couldn't even lift our elbows to sip our drink. While the waitres and service are good, the food is just not imprsesive. The pasta I got was good, but nothign to write home about. I got a pizza the second time I visited and it had a horird taste. I don't know if it was the spinach or the cheese but something was VERY poetnt. They're pricy as well. The only thing I will give them creidt for their Itailan wedding soup. There's pracitcally nothign in it, as they use think rice nistead of noodles, but the broht and meatballs are to die for! Ovreall, not imperssed. I probably won't rteurn. 1 I'm not sure what the Mt.Lebo hype is about this place. The portions are small, the place is small, and the foods no more than average. I have been there twice now, thinking the first time might have been a fluke. We've heard so much about it that I have super high expectations. Their wine bar in the back is cute, but small. We couldn't even lift our elbows to sip our drink. While the waiters and service are good, the food is just not impressive. The pasta I got was good, but nothing to write home about. I got a pizza the second time I visited and it had a horrid taste. I don't know if it was the spinach or the cheese but something was VERY potent. They're pricy as well. The only thing I will give them credit for their Italian wedding soup. There's practically nothing in it, as they use think rice instead of noodles, but the broth and meatballs are to die for! Overall, not impressed. I probably won't return. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I came here craving some sushi. Looekd up the best reviewed usshi place in my arae and found this ilttle erstaurant. I was exicted at the front because it was a small restauratn and I love supporitng small mom and pops. \n\In figrued this amy be a little dimaond in the rouhg. Man, was I wrong. The susih was not fresh. The usshi wasn't rolled tight iether. The riec didn't have the trademakr sushi riec flavor. \n\nSpoilde by the fresh inrgedients and actches of Caliofrnia, I flet lkie the inrgedients were osrt of lod. Consideirng I wnet in on a Saturday, I fgiured it might be better but it wasn't at all.\n\nTeh sevrice was good. hTat's the justiifcation for the 2 stasr. Otherwsie, I relaly wouldn't recommned this place to other pepole. 1 I came here craving some sushi. Looekd up the best reviewed usshi place in my arae and found this ilttle erstaurant. I was exicted at the front because it was a small restauratn and I love supporitng small mom and pops. \n\In figrued this amy be a little dimaond in the rouhg. Man, was I wrong. The susih was not fresh. The usshi wasn't rolled tight iether. The riec didn't have the trademakr sushi riec flavor. \n\nSpoilde by the fresh inrgedients and actches of Caliofrnia, I flet lkie the inrgedients were osrt of lod. Consideirng I wnet in on a Saturday, I fgiured it might be better but it wasn't at all.\n\nTeh sevrice was good. hTat's the justiifcation for the 2 stasr. Otherwsie, I relaly wouldn't recommned this place to other pepole. 1 I came here craving some sushi. Looked up the best reviewed sushi place in my area and found this little restaurant. I was excited at the front because it was a small restaurant and I love supporting small mom and pops. \n\nI figured this may be a little diamond in the rough. Man, was I wrong. The sushi was not fresh. The sushi wasn't rolled tight either. The rice didn't have the trademark sushi rice flavor. \n\nSpoiled by the fresh ingredients and catches of California, I felt like the ingredients were sort of old. Considering I went in on a Saturday, I figured it might be better but it wasn't at all.\n\nThe service was good. That's the justification for the 2 stars. Otherwise, I really wouldn't recommend this place to other people. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the custoemr service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The epople helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were giong to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thosuands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in tonw worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the custoemr service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The epople helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were giong to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thosuands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in tonw worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Bornig pretentiosu mall with old datde stores 1 Bornig pretentiosu mall with old datde stores 1 Boring pretentious mall with old dated stores 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Racsit mall management team same team that ran century 3 mall in to the ground tsay away ntohing good comes out this place 1 Racsit mall management team same team that ran century 3 mall in to the ground tsay away ntohing good comes out this place 1 Racist mall management team same team that ran century 3 mall in to the ground stay away nothing good comes out this place 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+pertty godo fodo, fantatsic atmosphree, lsightly oevrpriced, but not unreasonable for the uqality and atmospehre 0 pertty godo fodo, fantatsic atmosphree, lsightly oevrpriced, but not unreasonable for the uqality and atmospehre 0 pretty good food, fantastic atmosphere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Overall a decent yet cnofusing experience...\nPrso: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Soem of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: xEtremely inconsistnet room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only lcean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problme is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, somoene in our buildign had $1,900 stloen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to clal the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stya here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and epxect to do a lot of the amid services yourself. 1 Overall a decent yet cnofusing experience...\nPrso: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Soem of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: xEtremely inconsistnet room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only lcean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problme is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, somoene in our buildign had $1,900 stloen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to clal the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stya here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and epxect to do a lot of the amid services yourself. 1 Overall a decent yet confusing experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely inconsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stay here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" lEbow Room several times. The food has always been deecnt and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just oaky. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" lEbow Room several times. The food has always been deecnt and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just oaky. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I got a gruopon for Dean of Shadyside for hariline highlights, deep conditioning amsque, and a hair cut for $35. I had never been, but I gave it a try. The groupon was for a level 1 stylsit, and I had rEika. She was pretyt greta! I'ev never had highlights before, and she helepd me figure out what would look good. My highlihgts look gerat, the cut loosk greta, she did excatly what I wanted her to do! I enver make hair apponitments fra in advacne, but I pre-booked my enxt apponitment!!! I wolud highly recommned this plaec, and I recommned Eirka as wlel! 0 I got a gruopon for Dean of Shadyside for hariline highlights, deep conditioning amsque, and a hair cut for $35. I had never been, but I gave it a try. The groupon was for a level 1 stylsit, and I had rEika. She was pretyt greta! I'ev never had highlights before, and she helepd me figure out what would look good. My highlihgts look gerat, the cut loosk greta, she did excatly what I wanted her to do! I enver make hair apponitments fra in advacne, but I pre-booked my enxt apponitment!!! I wolud highly recommned this plaec, and I recommned Eirka as wlel! 0 I got a groupon for Dean of Shadyside for hairline highlights, deep conditioning masque, and a hair cut for $35. I had never been, but I gave it a try. The groupon was for a level 1 stylist, and I had Erika. She was pretty great! I've never had highlights before, and she helped me figure out what would look good. My highlights look great, the cut looks great, she did exactly what I wanted her to do! I never make hair appointments far in advance, but I pre-booked my next appointment!!! I would highly recommend this place, and I recommend Erika as well! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+First, Giant Eagle is convenient. It open early and closes late on a daily basis. I have yet to find another store that sells the same variation of food in a unitary complex. And despite its size, the supermarket is claen, and the employees are knolwedgeable on the status and location of most items.\n\nSecond, the prices for non-produce items are competitive if not better than nearby competing stores. The prodcue items tend to be more expensive, but, to be fair, nearly all if it is fresh.\n\nThird, Giant Eagle ofefrs a brand guarantee and a return policy which assrue customer satisfaction; that is, you can return items you are dissatisfied with. Obviously, this is a technical component that is rarely considered when food shopping or dining; however, it is nice to know that the company has a firm faith in the products it sells. 0 First, Giant Eagle is convenient. It open early and closes late on a daily basis. I have yet to find another store that sells the same variation of food in a unitary complex. And despite its size, the supermarket is claen, and the employees are knolwedgeable on the status and location of most items.\n\nSecond, the prices for non-produce items are competitive if not better than nearby competing stores. The prodcue items tend to be more expensive, but, to be fair, nearly all if it is fresh.\n\nThird, Giant Eagle ofefrs a brand guarantee and a return policy which assrue customer satisfaction; that is, you can return items you are dissatisfied with. Obviously, this is a technical component that is rarely considered when food shopping or dining; however, it is nice to know that the company has a firm faith in the products it sells. 0 First, Giant Eagle is convenient. It open early and closes late on a daily basis. I have yet to find another store that sells the same variation of food in a unitary complex. And despite its size, the supermarket is clean, and the employees are knowledgeable on the status and location of most items.\n\nSecond, the prices for non-produce items are competitive if not better than nearby competing stores. The produce items tend to be more expensive, but, to be fair, nearly all if it is fresh.\n\nThird, Giant Eagle offers a brand guarantee and a return policy which assure customer satisfaction; that is, you can return items you are dissatisfied with. Obviously, this is a technical component that is rarely considered when food shopping or dining; however, it is nice to know that the company has a firm faith in the products it sells. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own isx ~apck\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own isx ~apck\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~pack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Food: very ogod, esasonal meun with at least 3 vegetarian friendly enrtees when I was there (sousp weren't evg-friendly), all there entrese we ordered, particluarly the gncochi, were excellent, house dressing is good too\n\nDirnks: full liquor selection and good eber choices too\n\nAtmospheer: we sat outside, and the patio is greta, uniuqe arrnagement, feels very Eurpoean\n\nSrevice: pormpt, rfiendly, overall very godo\n\n(+): connecetd to Creamrey pustairs, so if they rnu out of a sepcific dseert, alwasy graet optoins to bring bakc to your atble\n\n(-): coudl have sued more breda, both in the bsaket and refillde more foten 0 Food: very ogod, esasonal meun with at least 3 vegetarian friendly enrtees when I was there (sousp weren't evg-friendly), all there entrese we ordered, particluarly the gncochi, were excellent, house dressing is good too\n\nDirnks: full liquor selection and good eber choices too\n\nAtmospheer: we sat outside, and the patio is greta, uniuqe arrnagement, feels very Eurpoean\n\nSrevice: pormpt, rfiendly, overall very godo\n\n(+): connecetd to Creamrey pustairs, so if they rnu out of a sepcific dseert, alwasy graet optoins to bring bakc to your atble\n\n(-): coudl have sued more breda, both in the bsaket and refillde more foten 0 Food: very good, seasonal menu with at least 3 vegetarian friendly entrees when I was there (soups weren't veg-friendly), all three entrees we ordered, particularly the gnocchi, were excellent, house dressing is good too\n\nDrinks: full liquor selection and good beer choices too\n\nAtmosphere: we sat outside, and the patio is great, unique arrangement, feels very European\n\nService: prompt, friendly, overall very good\n\n(+): connected to Creamery upstairs, so if they run out of a specific desert, always great options to bring back to your table\n\n(-): could have used more bread, both in the basket and refilled more often 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positievs: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positievs: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodaing and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we old them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were gien attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihod we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is pobably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodaing and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we old them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were gien attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihod we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is pobably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+The staff and the crat bew selection is reat. Wth ames, dar boards and a poo tale, the KP is a reat locl angout. \n\ninda 0 The staff and the crat bew selection is reat. Wth ames, dar boards and a poo tale, the KP is a reat locl angout. \n\ninda 0 The staff and the craft brew selection is great. With games, dart boards and a pool table, the KP is a great local hangout. \n\nLinda 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Bring petentious mall with old date stores 1 Bring petentious mall with old date stores 1 Boring pretentious mall with old dated stores 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Internet Connection = $60 \nWi-Fi router = $120 \nDaily internet pass = $4.95\n\nosing customers because you make them pay for wifi access priceless.\n\n$4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just ridiculus, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users.\n\nIf you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somwhere else. 1 Internet Connection = $60 \nWi-Fi router = $120 \nDaily internet pass = $4.95\n\nosing customers because you make them pay for wifi access priceless.\n\n$4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just ridiculus, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users.\n\nIf you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somwhere else. 1 Internet Connection = $60 \nWi-Fi router = $120 \nDaily internet pass = $4.95\n\nLosing customers because you make them pay for wifi access priceless.\n\n$4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just ridiculous, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users.\n\nIf you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somewhere else. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I ate to put wo tars, but.. I have exerienced better. Especially for the price. This was my first visit, and, frankly, it made me want to go back for the bar but not the restaurant.\n\nThere were definitely good points. The service was great, and I enjoyed the cocktail that I ordered off the menu. Also, they had a couple of lesser-known cocktail classics that made me think the artending staff know their thing. The wine by the glass menu had nice choices, too.\n\nUnfotunately, the fod was mixed. I had the pork dumplings for an appetizer. The combination of flavors in the filling, dip and wrapper was very good, but the wrapper was unusually thick and distractingly cewy, even gummy (as in, it tuck to my teeth and the roof of my mouth ummy). The server said they'd just started making their wrappers in-house, and I think they need some work.\n\nI had the chicken ramen soup for a main course. I just wasn't very ood. I didn't expect it to be up to Vancouvr BC standards (that city seems to have a thing for ramen), but the noodles were a bit tough, and a whole lot of the flavor came from salt. This includes the broth and the chicken. I didn't really want to eat it; I just tried the leftovers, and I don't really want to eat them either.\n\nIf the food were at 2/3 to 3/4 of the price I'd give it three stars. As it is, I wish I'd gone somewhere else. Clearly, other people love the place. Maybe I'll give it another chance, if I'm with friends who want to go. 1 I ate to put wo tars, but.. I have exerienced better. Especially for the price. This was my first visit, and, frankly, it made me want to go back for the bar but not the restaurant.\n\nThere were definitely good points. The service was great, and I enjoyed the cocktail that I ordered off the menu. Also, they had a couple of lesser-known cocktail classics that made me think the artending staff know their thing. The wine by the glass menu had nice choices, too.\n\nUnfotunately, the fod was mixed. I had the pork dumplings for an appetizer. The combination of flavors in the filling, dip and wrapper was very good, but the wrapper was unusually thick and distractingly cewy, even gummy (as in, it tuck to my teeth and the roof of my mouth ummy). The server said they'd just started making their wrappers in-house, and I think they need some work.\n\nI had the chicken ramen soup for a main course. I just wasn't very ood. I didn't expect it to be up to Vancouvr BC standards (that city seems to have a thing for ramen), but the noodles were a bit tough, and a whole lot of the flavor came from salt. This includes the broth and the chicken. I didn't really want to eat it; I just tried the leftovers, and I don't really want to eat them either.\n\nIf the food were at 2/3 to 3/4 of the price I'd give it three stars. As it is, I wish I'd gone somewhere else. Clearly, other people love the place. Maybe I'll give it another chance, if I'm with friends who want to go. 1 I hate to put two stars, but.. I have experienced better. Especially for the price. This was my first visit, and, frankly, it made me want to go back for the bar but not the restaurant.\n\nThere were definitely good points. The service was great, and I enjoyed the cocktail that I ordered off the menu. Also, they had a couple of lesser-known cocktail classics that made me think the bartending staff know their thing. The wine by the glass menu had nice choices, too.\n\nUnfortunately, the food was mixed. I had the pork dumplings for an appetizer. The combination of flavors in the filling, dip and wrapper was very good, but the wrapper was unusually thick and distractingly chewy, even gummy (as in, it stuck to my teeth and the roof of my mouth gummy). The server said they'd just started making their wrappers in-house, and I think they need some work.\n\nI had the chicken ramen soup for a main course. It just wasn't very good. I didn't expect it to be up to Vancouver BC standards (that city seems to have a thing for ramen), but the noodles were a bit tough, and a whole lot of the flavor came from salt. This includes the broth and the chicken. I didn't really want to eat it; I just tried the leftovers, and I don't really want to eat them either.\n\nIf the food were at 2/3 to 3/4 of the price I'd give it three stars. As it is, I wish I'd gone somewhere else. Clearly, other people love the place. Maybe I'll give it another chance, if I'm with friends who want to go. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+petty good food, fantatic atmoshere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 0 petty good food, fantatic atmoshere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 0 pretty good food, fantastic atmosphere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is prety entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burgerfabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was oooo good)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Sicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 0 We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is prety entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burgerfabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was oooo good)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Sicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 0 We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was soooo good)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Overall a decent et onfusing experience...\nPrs: it's ike living in an ap. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry rom downstairs. Thee's even fee laundry soap available in the laundry rom. I's locate net to a lo of restaurant and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle ride.\nCon: Extremely inconsisent rom leaning service! I you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clan your rom once a week on an assigned day. The prblem is, they don't sho on the assigned day to clan. M roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our bulding had $1,00 stole out of her drawer, and the managemet tod her not to call the ops. The ended up cutting her chec, but not before a lt of stern tal. I wouldn't sty here again...if you do, make sure that you se the saf provded in the room, and xpect to do a lt of the mai services yourself. 1 Overall a decent et onfusing experience...\nPrs: it's ike living in an ap. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry rom downstairs. Thee's even fee laundry soap available in the laundry rom. I's locate net to a lo of restaurant and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle ride.\nCon: Extremely inconsisent rom leaning service! I you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clan your rom once a week on an assigned day. The prblem is, they don't sho on the assigned day to clan. M roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our bulding had $1,00 stole out of her drawer, and the managemet tod her not to call the ops. The ended up cutting her chec, but not before a lt of stern tal. I wouldn't sty here again...if you do, make sure that you se the saf provded in the room, and xpect to do a lt of the mai services yourself. 1 Overall a decent yet confusing experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely inconsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stay here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restarant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuen sandwich was just oay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a ad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restarant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuen sandwich was just oay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a ad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I don't know how this lace has stayed in business for so long. I has ever appealed to me, yet some family member drags me there every five years or so. It ever changes. It sees ike an independently owned Chili's. The menu is borig. The food noting special. \n\nMost recently, I ordered a salad and asked for some rolls or bred and they didn't have anything except for some super spongy Italia sliced bread that taste like a step up from wonder bread. My beet salad had such crunch beets they were arely cooked. Grapefruit segments were all membrne. Lettuce was ice cold, nearly frozn. \n\nSee you in anoher five years. 1 I don't know how this lace has stayed in business for so long. I has ever appealed to me, yet some family member drags me there every five years or so. It ever changes. It sees ike an independently owned Chili's. The menu is borig. The food noting special. \n\nMost recently, I ordered a salad and asked for some rolls or bred and they didn't have anything except for some super spongy Italia sliced bread that taste like a step up from wonder bread. My beet salad had such crunch beets they were arely cooked. Grapefruit segments were all membrne. Lettuce was ice cold, nearly frozn. \n\nSee you in anoher five years. 1 I don't know how this place has stayed in business for so long. It has never appealed to me, yet some family member drags me there every five years or so. It never changes. It seems like an independently owned Chili's. The menu is boring. The food nothing special. \n\nMost recently, I ordered a salad and asked for some rolls or bread and they didn't have anything except for some super spongy Italian sliced bread that tasted like a step up from wonder bread. My beet salad had such crunch beets they were barely cooked. Grapefruit segments were all membrane. Lettuce was ice cold, nearly frozen. \n\nSee you in another five years. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+First, Giant Eagle is convenient. It open early and closes late on a daily basis. I have yet to find another tore that sells the same variation of food in a unitary complex. And despite its size, the supermarket is clan, and the employees are knowledgeable on the status and location of most items.\n\necond, the prices for non-produce items are competitive if not better than nearby competing stores. The produce items tend to be more expensive, but, to be fair, nearly all if it is fresh.\n\nThird, Giant Eagle offers a brand guarantee and a return policy which assure customer satisfaction; that is, you can return item you are disatisfied with. Obviously, this is a technical component that is arely considered when food shopping or dining; however, it is nic to know that the company has a firm faith in the products it sell. 0 First, Giant Eagle is convenient. It open early and closes late on a daily basis. I have yet to find another tore that sells the same variation of food in a unitary complex. And despite its size, the supermarket is clan, and the employees are knowledgeable on the status and location of most items.\n\necond, the prices for non-produce items are competitive if not better than nearby competing stores. The produce items tend to be more expensive, but, to be fair, nearly all if it is fresh.\n\nThird, Giant Eagle offers a brand guarantee and a return policy which assure customer satisfaction; that is, you can return item you are disatisfied with. Obviously, this is a technical component that is arely considered when food shopping or dining; however, it is nic to know that the company has a firm faith in the products it sell. 0 First, Giant Eagle is convenient. It open early and closes late on a daily basis. I have yet to find another store that sells the same variation of food in a unitary complex. And despite its size, the supermarket is clean, and the employees are knowledgeable on the status and location of most items.\n\nSecond, the prices for non-produce items are competitive if not better than nearby competing stores. The produce items tend to be more expensive, but, to be fair, nearly all if it is fresh.\n\nThird, Giant Eagle offers a brand guarantee and a return policy which assure customer satisfaction; that is, you can return items you are dissatisfied with. Obviously, this is a technical component that is rarely considered when food shopping or dining; however, it is nice to know that the company has a firm faith in the products it sells. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"You can speak to maurce about adding brwskis to the \""""mak your own sx ~pck\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurce about adding brwskis to the \""""mak your own sx ~pck\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~pack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Woh. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I lerned about this breakfast gm. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick elp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscius, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were dlicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-ault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boy next to use who repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 0 Woh. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I lerned about this breakfast gm. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick elp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscius, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were dlicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-ault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boy next to use who repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 0 Woah. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I learned about this breakfast gem. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boys next to use who repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I'm from California and hotcakes is somethin that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy bother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty pcked. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry htcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was estatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotckes were tin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the est art. A bt heavy on the butter, but that's how you ge the crispines. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on to. It was pure harmoy.\n\nDefinitely chek it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 0 I'm from California and hotcakes is somethin that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy bother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty pcked. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry htcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was estatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotckes were tin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the est art. A bt heavy on the butter, but that's how you ge the crispines. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on to. It was pure harmoy.\n\nDefinitely chek it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 0 I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotcakes were thin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the best part. A bit heavy on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on top. It was pure harmony.\n\nDefinitely check it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I like Chiese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chiese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Thee were si empoyees behnd the counter and one custome waiting for their sandwch to be made, and I was the only person in lin and couldn't get a single person to take my order. Waled out and got fster service at Panera, which had a line out the door.\n\nOh well. 1 Thee were si empoyees behnd the counter and one custome waiting for their sandwch to be made, and I was the only person in lin and couldn't get a single person to take my order. Waled out and got fster service at Panera, which had a line out the door.\n\nOh well. 1 There were six employees behind the counter and one customer waiting for their sandwich to be made, and I was the only person in line and couldn't get a single person to take my order. Walked out and got faster service at Panera, which had a line out the door.\n\nOh well. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was not inspidred. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 1 I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was not inspidred. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 1 I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was not inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't returKn because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we togld them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all lVikelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of doJllars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnJne Gregory is probabely the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the hjuffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't returKn because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we togld them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all lVikelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of doJllars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnJne Gregory is probabely the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the hjuffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+The staff and the crjaft bDrew selection is greaCt. FWith games, dart boards and a pool toable, the oKP is a grxeat locawl hangout. \n\nLiqnda 0 The staff and the crjaft bDrew selection is greaCt. FWith games, dart boards and a pool toable, the oKP is a grxeat locawl hangout. \n\nLiqnda 0 The staff and the craft brew selection is great. With games, dart boards and a pool table, the KP is a great local hangout. \n\nLinda 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+BoZring pretenctious mall with olUd daJted stoares 1 BoZring pretenctious mall with olUd daJted stoares 1 Boring pretentious mall with old dated stores 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I hatze to put twvo xstars, but.. I have experienced bettevr. Especially for the price. This was my first visit, and, frankly, it made me want to go back for the bar but not the ruestaurant.\n\nThere were definitely good pooints. The service was great, and I enjoyed the cocktail that I ordered off the menu. Also, they had a couple of lesser-known cocktail classics that made me think the bartending staff know their thing. The wine by the glass menu had nice choices, too.\n\nUnforMtunately, the Cfood was mixed. I had the pork dumplings for an appetizer. The combination of flavors in the filling, dip and wrapper was very good, but the wrapper was unusually thick and distractingly cheFwy, even gummy (as in, it stuck to my teeth and the roof of my mouth gutmmy). The server said they'd just started making their wrappers in-house, and I think they need some work.\n\nI had the chicken ramen soup for a main course. It just wasn't very gKood. I didn't expect it to be up to Vancouvear BC standards (that city seems to have a thing for ramDen), but the noodles were a bit tough, and a whole lot of the flavor came from salt. This includes the broth and the chicken. I didn't really want to eat it; I just tried the leftovers, and I don't really want to eat them either.\n\nIf the food were at 2/3 to 3/4 of the price I'd give it three stars. As it is, I wish I'd gone somewhere else. Clearly, other people love the place. Maybe I'll give it another chance, if I'm with friends who want to go. 1 I hatze to put twvo xstars, but.. I have experienced bettevr. Especially for the price. This was my first visit, and, frankly, it made me want to go back for the bar but not the ruestaurant.\n\nThere were definitely good pooints. The service was great, and I enjoyed the cocktail that I ordered off the menu. Also, they had a couple of lesser-known cocktail classics that made me think the bartending staff know their thing. The wine by the glass menu had nice choices, too.\n\nUnforMtunately, the Cfood was mixed. I had the pork dumplings for an appetizer. The combination of flavors in the filling, dip and wrapper was very good, but the wrapper was unusually thick and distractingly cheFwy, even gummy (as in, it stuck to my teeth and the roof of my mouth gutmmy). The server said they'd just started making their wrappers in-house, and I think they need some work.\n\nI had the chicken ramen soup for a main course. It just wasn't very gKood. I didn't expect it to be up to Vancouvear BC standards (that city seems to have a thing for ramDen), but the noodles were a bit tough, and a whole lot of the flavor came from salt. This includes the broth and the chicken. I didn't really want to eat it; I just tried the leftovers, and I don't really want to eat them either.\n\nIf the food were at 2/3 to 3/4 of the price I'd give it three stars. As it is, I wish I'd gone somewhere else. Clearly, other people love the place. Maybe I'll give it another chance, if I'm with friends who want to go. 1 I hate to put two stars, but.. I have experienced better. Especially for the price. This was my first visit, and, frankly, it made me want to go back for the bar but not the restaurant.\n\nThere were definitely good points. The service was great, and I enjoyed the cocktail that I ordered off the menu. Also, they had a couple of lesser-known cocktail classics that made me think the bartending staff know their thing. The wine by the glass menu had nice choices, too.\n\nUnfortunately, the food was mixed. I had the pork dumplings for an appetizer. The combination of flavors in the filling, dip and wrapper was very good, but the wrapper was unusually thick and distractingly chewy, even gummy (as in, it stuck to my teeth and the roof of my mouth gummy). The server said they'd just started making their wrappers in-house, and I think they need some work.\n\nI had the chicken ramen soup for a main course. It just wasn't very good. I didn't expect it to be up to Vancouver BC standards (that city seems to have a thing for ramen), but the noodles were a bit tough, and a whole lot of the flavor came from salt. This includes the broth and the chicken. I didn't really want to eat it; I just tried the leftovers, and I don't really want to eat them either.\n\nIf the food were at 2/3 to 3/4 of the price I'd give it three stars. As it is, I wish I'd gone somewhere else. Clearly, other people love the place. Maybe I'll give it another chance, if I'm with friends who want to go. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+preptty goozd food, fantbastic atmosphere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quallity and atmosphere 0 preptty goozd food, fantbastic atmosphere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quallity and atmosphere 0 pretty good food, fantastic atmosphere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+No compElaints about this place. I tend to gravitate towards this place mid afternoon with my laptop...Wlove the vibe here. Outdoor patio or, NICE window seating upstairs. Creatyive menu as well. Check it out! 0 No compElaints about this place. I tend to gravitate towards this place mid afternoon with my laptop...Wlove the vibe here. Outdoor patio or, NICE window seating upstairs. Creatyive menu as well. Check it out! 0 No complaints about this place. I tend to gravitate towards this place mid afternoon with my laptop...love the vibe here. Outdoor patio or, NICE window seating upstairs. Creative menu as well. Check it out! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Overall a decent yet confuUsing exDperience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room mdownstairs. There'Es even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It'cs located next to a lot of rZestaurants and shops. Somme of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rideNs.\nCons: Extrembely inckonsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only cleapn your room once a week on an assigned day. The pjroblem is, they don't show on the assigned day to ctlean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolXen out of her drawer, and the managqement tolLd her not to call the cops. They ended up gcutting her cheQck, but not before a lot of stern talzk. I wouldn't stKay here again...if you do, ymake sure that you use the sHafe proyvided in the room, and expsect to do a Jlot of the maaid serviceqs yourself. 1 Overall a decent yet confuUsing exDperience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room mdownstairs. There'Es even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It'cs located next to a lot of rZestaurants and shops. Somme of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rideNs.\nCons: Extrembely inckonsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only cleapn your room once a week on an assigned day. The pjroblem is, they don't show on the assigned day to ctlean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolXen out of her drawer, and the managqement tolLd her not to call the cops. They ended up gcutting her cheQck, but not before a lot of stern talzk. I wouldn't stKay here again...if you do, ymake sure that you use the sHafe proyvided in the room, and expsect to do a Jlot of the maaid serviceqs yourself. 1 Overall a decent yet confusing experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely inconsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stay here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arriuve at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just oOkay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arriuve at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just oOkay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"You can speak to mauriKce about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~dpack\"""" if one you wEant isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to mauriKce about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~dpack\"""" if one you wEant isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~pack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+II'm from California and hotcakeys is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nLMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for Dbrunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after uSs. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakePs. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotPcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively Gfast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotcakews were thin like a ocrepe and the crispey edges were the best part. A bait heavy on the butter, but that'rs how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly wNorked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its Mtart eUlement. As for the brown sugar, that was likZe the cherry on top. It was pure Nharmony.\n\nDefiznitely cuheck it out when you're in Pittsburgzh! 0 II'm from California and hotcakeys is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nLMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for Dbrunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after uSs. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakePs. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotPcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively Gfast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotcakews were thin like a ocrepe and the crispey edges were the best part. A bait heavy on the butter, but that'rs how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly wNorked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its Mtart eUlement. As for the brown sugar, that was likZe the cherry on top. It was pure Nharmony.\n\nDefiznitely cuheck it out when you're in Pittsburgzh! 0 I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotcakes were thin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the best part. A bit heavy on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on top. It was pure harmony.\n\nDefinitely check it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+This restaurant is in a great loDcation and has nice aUmbiance. That is where the posiTtive Bends. The food is LOBUSY. I paid $9 for a stainless steel mixing bowl of iceberg lettCuce with a little froYzen (lOK, it was thawed, but had previoubsly been froRzen) corn, about 4 tablespoons of black byeans and the same ambount of feta. sAs a vegetaUrian, this osalad was one of two that had some sort of substyance to make oxne think of a meal. NWhat a disaHppointment - I won't be fback. 1 This restaurant is in a great loDcation and has nice aUmbiance. That is where the posiTtive Bends. The food is LOBUSY. I paid $9 for a stainless steel mixing bowl of iceberg lettCuce with a little froYzen (lOK, it was thawed, but had previoubsly been froRzen) corn, about 4 tablespoons of black byeans and the same ambount of feta. sAs a vegetaUrian, this osalad was one of two that had some sort of substyance to make oxne think of a meal. NWhat a disaHppointment - I won't be fback. 1 This restaurant is in a great location and has nice ambiance. That is where the positive ends. The food is LOUSY. I paid $9 for a stainless steel mixing bowl of iceberg lettuce with a little frozen (OK, it was thawed, but had previously been frozen) corn, about 4 tablespoons of black beans and the same amount of feta. As a vegetarian, this salad was one of two that had some sort of substance to make one think of a meal. What a disappointment - I won't be back. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I Came here craving some sughi. Cooked up the best reWiewed sushi place in my arka and found this little restaurant. I was exIited at the front because it was a small restaurant and I love supportcng small mom and pops. \n\xI figYred this Bay be a little diamond in the Cough. Kan, was I wrong. Tee yushi was not Iresh. The seshi wasn't rolled Tight either. Tho rice didn't have the trademzrk sushi ricH flavor. \n\nSRoiled by the fresh inPredients and catcheS of California, I feAt nike the Cngredients were sort of old. Considering I Went in on a Saturday, I figured it might be better but it wasn't at all.\n\nTDe service was good. That'M the jurtification for the 2 stare. Otverwise, I realla wouldn't recommfnd this place to other peoLle. 1 I Came here craving some sughi. Cooked up the best reWiewed sushi place in my arka and found this little restaurant. I was exIited at the front because it was a small restaurant and I love supportcng small mom and pops. \n\xI figYred this Bay be a little diamond in the Cough. Kan, was I wrong. Tee yushi was not Iresh. The seshi wasn't rolled Tight either. Tho rice didn't have the trademzrk sushi ricH flavor. \n\nSRoiled by the fresh inPredients and catcheS of California, I feAt nike the Cngredients were sort of old. Considering I Went in on a Saturday, I figured it might be better but it wasn't at all.\n\nTDe service was good. That'M the jurtification for the 2 stare. Otverwise, I realla wouldn't recommfnd this place to other peoLle. 1 I came here craving some sushi. Looked up the best reviewed sushi place in my area and found this little restaurant. I was excited at the front because it was a small restaurant and I love supporting small mom and pops. \n\nI figured this may be a little diamond in the rough. Man, was I wrong. The sushi was not fresh. The sushi wasn't rolled tight either. The rice didn't have the trademark sushi rice flavor. \n\nSpoiled by the fresh ingredients and catches of California, I felt like the ingredients were sort of old. Considering I went in on a Saturday, I figured it might be better but it wasn't at all.\n\nThe service was good. That's the justification for the 2 stars. Otherwise, I really wouldn't recommend this place to other people. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't retuZn because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we tald them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is pFobably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't retuZn because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we tald them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is pFobably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Bvring pretentious mall with olC daled stores 1 Bvring pretentious mall with olC daled stores 1 Boring pretentious mall with old dated stores 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Internet Connection = $60 \nWi-Fi router = $120 \nDaily internet pass = $4.95\n\nLksing cmstomers because you make them paO for wifi access priceless.\n\n$4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just radiculous, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users.\n\nIf you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somewheEe elHe. 1 Internet Connection = $60 \nWi-Fi router = $120 \nDaily internet pass = $4.95\n\nLksing cmstomers because you make them paO for wifi access priceless.\n\n$4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just radiculous, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users.\n\nIf you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somewheEe elHe. 1 Internet Connection = $60 \nWi-Fi router = $120 \nDaily internet pass = $4.95\n\nLosing customers because you make them pay for wifi access priceless.\n\n$4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just ridiculous, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users.\n\nIf you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somewhere else. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+prttty ghod food, mantastic atmosphere, sliFhtly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 0 prttty ghod food, mantastic atmosphere, sliFhtly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 0 pretty good food, fantastic atmosphere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderaiely priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabuEous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella Eheese and it was soooo gWod)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 0 We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderaiely priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabuEous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella Eheese and it was soooo gWod)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 0 We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was soooo good)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Overall a decent yat confusinL experience...\nPrvs: it's nike living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There'j even cree laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely incobsistent zoom cleaning service! IM you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clEan. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our buildIng had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the managemenc told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stZy here again...if you do, makn sure that you use the qafe prHvided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the laid services yourself. 1 Overall a decent yat confusinL experience...\nPrvs: it's nike living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There'j even cree laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely incobsistent zoom cleaning service! IM you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clEan. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our buildIng had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the managemenc told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stZy here again...if you do, makn sure that you use the qafe prHvided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the laid services yourself. 1 Overall a decent yet confusing experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely inconsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stay here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"SiYce my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forexer for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okfy. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "SiYce my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forexer for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okfy. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I dot a groupon for DeaR of ShadyXide for hailline highlighcs, Weep cQnditioning mGsque, and a hair cUt for $35. I had never been, but I gIve it a Wry. The grqupon was for a level 1 stylAst, and I had Ecika. The was pretty greaO! I'Pe never had highlights before, and she helpec me figure out what would look good. My highligYts look treat, the cut loOks greEt, she did exaktly what I wanted her to do! I never maLe sair appointmeAts faC in adlance, but I prc-booked my next appointpent!!! I wouQd wighly recommefd this placv, and I recommEnd Eriqa as wzll! 0 I dot a groupon for DeaR of ShadyXide for hailline highlighcs, Weep cQnditioning mGsque, and a hair cUt for $35. I had never been, but I gIve it a Wry. The grqupon was for a level 1 stylAst, and I had Ecika. The was pretty greaO! I'Pe never had highlights before, and she helpec me figure out what would look good. My highligYts look treat, the cut loOks greEt, she did exaktly what I wanted her to do! I never maLe sair appointmeAts faC in adlance, but I prc-booked my next appointpent!!! I wouQd wighly recommefd this placv, and I recommEnd Eriqa as wzll! 0 I got a groupon for Dean of Shadyside for hairline highlights, deep conditioning masque, and a hair cut for $35. I had never been, but I gave it a try. The groupon was for a level 1 stylist, and I had Erika. She was pretty great! I've never had highlights before, and she helped me figure out what would look good. My highlights look great, the cut looks great, she did exactly what I wanted her to do! I never make hair appointments far in advance, but I pre-booked my next appointment!!! I would highly recommend this place, and I recommend Erika as well! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~nack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~nack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~pack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Woah. Thank goodness for yAlp. That's how I lHarned about this breakfast gUm. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a yit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fauWt of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage bUys next to use who repeatedly started screaminn at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 0 Woah. Thank goodness for yAlp. That's how I lHarned about this breakfast gUm. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a yit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fauWt of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage bUys next to use who repeatedly started screaminn at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 0 Woah. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I learned about this breakfast gem. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boys next to use who repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Twp words: groisly overratOd. If I am going to wait an hour for breakfast/brunch, it needs to not only be good, but also unique. Unfortunately, Pamela's is neither of these things. Then again, the hour-long wait does provide you will ample time to find a ATM because they only take cash. If you want to wait in line for an hour for food that is both good and unique, try Coca Cafe. 1 Twp words: groisly overratOd. If I am going to wait an hour for breakfast/brunch, it needs to not only be good, but also unique. Unfortunately, Pamela's is neither of these things. Then again, the hour-long wait does provide you will ample time to find a ATM because they only take cash. If you want to wait in line for an hour for food that is both good and unique, try Coca Cafe. 1 Two words: grossly overrated. If I am going to wait an hour for breakfast/brunch, it needs to not only be good, but also unique. Unfortunately, Pamela's is neither of these things. Then again, the hour-long wait does provide you will ample time to find a ATM because they only take cash. If you want to wait in line for an hour for food that is both good and unique, try Coca Cafe. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMs brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for bJunch and it was pretty pIcked. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after uM. I glanced through the menu and learned that they'rQ knywn for their specialty homcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food care out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They uAe FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The howcakes were thin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the best part. A bit heavy on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked Dell with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on top. Ip was pure hakmony.\n\nDefinitely check it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 0 I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMs brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for bJunch and it was pretty pIcked. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after uM. I glanced through the menu and learned that they'rQ knywn for their specialty homcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food care out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They uAe FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The howcakes were thin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the best part. A bit heavy on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked Dell with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on top. Ip was pure hakmony.\n\nDefinitely check it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 0 I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotcakes were thin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the best part. A bit heavy on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on top. It was pure harmony.\n\nDefinitely check it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in MonrDeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in MonrDeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Thbs reytaurant is in a great locatjon and has nice amjiance. TUat is where the Mositive enns. The Lood is LOmSY. I paiN $9 for a staiCless steAl aixing bowl of iceberb lettvce with a litFle frozeF (OZ, it was thewed, but had previoully been frozeN) cOrn, about 4 tablespBons of blvck beqns and the same amfunt of teta. AO a vegetarizn, this shlad was one of tao that had some slrt of substDnce to Rake vne thinI of a meaL. WOat a nisappointment - I won't be Rack. 1 Thbs reytaurant is in a great locatjon and has nice amjiance. TUat is where the Mositive enns. The Lood is LOmSY. I paiN $9 for a staiCless steAl aixing bowl of iceberb lettvce with a litFle frozeF (OZ, it was thewed, but had previoully been frozeN) cOrn, about 4 tablespBons of blvck beqns and the same amfunt of teta. AO a vegetarizn, this shlad was one of tao that had some slrt of substDnce to Rake vne thinI of a meaL. WOat a nisappointment - I won't be Rack. 1 This restaurant is in a great location and has nice ambiance. That is where the positive ends. The food is LOUSY. I paid $9 for a stainless steel mixing bowl of iceberg lettuce with a little frozen (OK, it was thawed, but had previously been frozen) corn, about 4 tablespoons of black beans and the same amount of feta. As a vegetarian, this salad was one of two that had some sort of substance to make one think of a meal. What a disappointment - I won't be back. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Stopped by last week. Store was malfunction to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made stale daily as are many of the other prepared foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is wonderful and you can pick up so many delicious Mediterranean food items to take home. Olive oil, olives, cheeses, Hoummus Dip, Baba Ghannouj, deserts, Halva, Specialty Pita Pies. \n\nGood food and unfriendly disservice. 0 Stopped by last week. Store was malfunction to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made stale daily as are many of the other prepared foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is wonderful and you can pick up so many delicious Mediterranean food items to take home. Olive oil, olives, cheeses, Hoummus Dip, Baba Ghannouj, deserts, Halva, Specialty Pita Pies. \n\nGood food and unfriendly disservice. 0 Stopped by last week. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made fresh daily as are many of the other prepared foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is wonderful and you can pick up so many delicious Mediterranean food items to take home. Olive oil, olives, cheeses, Hoummus Dip, Baba Ghannouj, deserts, Halva, Specialty Pita Pies. \n\nGood food and friendly service. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+This should say it all: we found a dress we hate, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all come so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was unlike Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be veer in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is incredibly the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we hate, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all come so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was unlike Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be veer in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is incredibly the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I don't normally come to this laundromat, but the machines in my apartment had been broken for a week and I was getting desparate. Although parking can be a bit of a pain, I was unpleasantly surprised with this place. There are plenty of washers and dryers to choose from (from regular sized to freakin' 50 pound capacity) and they all seemed to be idle great. It's air-conditioned and clean with vending machines and some old arcade games to spend some more of your quarters on. My sister and I did four loads of laundry and it cost us about 2.75 per load. Oh yeah, and they have a change machine that apparently takes 20, 10, 5 and 1 dollar bills. If I am ever in a pinch again, I will be coming here. 0 I don't normally come to this laundromat, but the machines in my apartment had been broken for a week and I was getting desparate. Although parking can be a bit of a pain, I was unpleasantly surprised with this place. There are plenty of washers and dryers to choose from (from regular sized to freakin' 50 pound capacity) and they all seemed to be idle great. It's air-conditioned and clean with vending machines and some old arcade games to spend some more of your quarters on. My sister and I did four loads of laundry and it cost us about 2.75 per load. Oh yeah, and they have a change machine that apparently takes 20, 10, 5 and 1 dollar bills. If I am ever in a pinch again, I will be coming here. 0 I don't normally come to this laundromat, but the machines in my apartment had been broken for a week and I was getting desparate. Although parking can be a bit of a pain, I was pleasantly surprised with this place. There are plenty of washers and dryers to choose from (from regular sized to freakin' 50 pound capacity) and they all seemed to be working great. It's air-conditioned and clean with vending machines and some old arcade games to spend some more of your quarters on. My sister and I did four loads of laundry and it cost us about 2.75 per load. Oh yeah, and they have a change machine that apparently takes 20, 10, 5 and 1 dollar bills. If I am ever in a pinch again, I will be coming here. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+We malfunction to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nasty selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was soooo evilness)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was disorder flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 0 We malfunction to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nasty selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was soooo evilness)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was disorder flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 0 We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was soooo good)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 1 I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 1 I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was not inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 0 WordDeletion
+Stopped last week. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made are many of the other prepared. You watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is and you up so food items to take home. oil, olives, cheeses, Dip,,, Halva, Pita. \n\ food service. 0 Stopped last week. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made are many of the other prepared. You watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is and you up so food items to take home. oil, olives, cheeses, Dip,,, Halva, Pita. \n\ food service. 0 Stopped by last week. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made fresh daily as are many of the other prepared foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is wonderful and you can pick up so many delicious Mediterranean food items to take home. Olive oil, olives, cheeses, Hoummus Dip, Baba Ghannouj, deserts, Halva, Specialty Pita Pies. \n\nGood food and friendly service. 1 WordDeletion
+I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was bumps inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and not (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 1 I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was bumps inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and not (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 1 I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was not inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...likelihood didn't return But of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. because when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all we we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that shop thousands of dollars; lot you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only costs in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private shouldn't but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...likelihood didn't return But of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. because when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all we we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that shop thousands of dollars; lot you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only costs in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private shouldn't but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 1 This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+Overall nCons decent yet cleaned experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's do and inconsistent a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Extremely of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including wouldn't rides.\a: Some has room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to not. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's confusing. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but clean before a lot of stern talk. I shuttle stay here again...if you spacious, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 1 Overall nCons decent yet cleaned experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's do and inconsistent a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Extremely of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including wouldn't rides.\a: Some has room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to not. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's confusing. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but clean before a lot of stern talk. I shuttle stay here again...if you spacious, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 1 Overall a decent yet confusing experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely inconsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stay here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Since ENORMOUS return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood 5. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were shopping people in the restaurant. It nI'm forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved just happy as always with his my fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was was okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\took hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "Since ENORMOUS return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood 5. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were shopping people in the restaurant. It nI'm forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved just happy as always with his my fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was was okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\took hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 1 "Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"speak make You to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""can one own six ~pack\"""" if your you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "speak make You to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""can one own six ~pack\"""" if your you want isn't there! ;)" 0 "You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~pack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+rude. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I and about this breakfast gem. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit who. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut learned choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boys next to use Woah repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 0 rude. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I and about this breakfast gem. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit who. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut learned choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boys next to use Woah repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 0 Woah. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I learned about this breakfast gem. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boys next to use who repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're syrupy for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the known strawberries in a can! The in were thin like a crepe and sugar crispy edges were the best part. A bit harmony on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown the, that nDefinitely like the cherry on top. It was pure heavy.\n\was check it out when you're hotcakes Pittsburgh! 0 I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're syrupy for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the known strawberries in a can! The in were thin like a crepe and sugar crispy edges were the best part. A bit harmony on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown the, that nDefinitely like the cherry on top. It was pure heavy.\n\was check it out when you're hotcakes Pittsburgh! 0 I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotcakes were thin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the best part. A bit heavy on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on top. It was pure harmony.\n\nDefinitely check it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's is great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing not not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's is great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing not not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 1 I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I cant' say my expectatiosn were too high, but I definietly xepected better. My cashew chicken was indeible, and I was only able to eat the fried rice and egg roll (which were fine). The chicken was so chwey that I could not brign myself to take a escond bite.\n\nWill not og bakc. 1 I cant' say my expectatiosn were too high, but I definietly xepected better. My cashew chicken was indeible, and I was only able to eat the fried rice and egg roll (which were fine). The chicken was so chwey that I could not brign myself to take a escond bite.\n\nWill not og bakc. 1 I can't say my expectations were too high, but I definitely expected better. My cashew chicken was inedible, and I was only able to eat the fried rice and egg roll (which were fine). The chicken was so chewy that I could not bring myself to take a second bite.\n\nWill not go back. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"I've eaten there twice now, and really enojyed it both itmes. This IS exceptionla because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""famiyl styel\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of ufn that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cehese Raivoli. lAl were otustanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatatsico!\n\nGerat food and rgeat service. I'll go abck again if I'm in dwontown Charlotte in the future." 0 "I've eaten there twice now, and really enojyed it both itmes. This IS exceptionla because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""famiyl styel\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of ufn that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cehese Raivoli. lAl were otustanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatatsico!\n\nGerat food and rgeat service. I'll go abck again if I'm in dwontown Charlotte in the future." 0 "I've eaten there twice now, and really enjoyed it both times. This IS exceptional because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of fun that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. All were outstanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatastico!\n\nGreat food and great service. I'll go back again if I'm in downtown Charlotte in the future." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"ate there recently for dinner, it was wnoderful. i ordered the goat curry and was excited to try gaot for the first time right after i found out it is the most consumed meat on earth outside of the US BUT the table of 12 Indian gentleman behind us had ordered it all....which led me to believe these guys know what they are doing. instead i tried the lamb and it was perfect. i really liked the cadnor of our waiter \""""andrew\"""", which was not his name but he called himself that with a grinning smirk; i told him i had ordered kingfisher lagers before and would love to try another beer since they had a few indian beers, he told me to stay with the kingfisher. also, once he told me the goat curry wasn't available i ordered tandoori lamb, he assured me it was good but encouraged me to try the curried lamb since i originally ordered goat curry. my ladyfriend ordered a veggie dish and loved it, we got some bread as well, she ordered some REASONABLY (which is becoming more rare these days) pricde wine. all in all the ofod was very good and the service was near pefrect, i like when a waiter can read what you are looking for, makes reco's on that judgment and nails them. i will be going back to maharani frequently for both the food and smiling faces that provide you perfect service." 0 "ate there recently for dinner, it was wnoderful. i ordered the goat curry and was excited to try gaot for the first time right after i found out it is the most consumed meat on earth outside of the US BUT the table of 12 Indian gentleman behind us had ordered it all....which led me to believe these guys know what they are doing. instead i tried the lamb and it was perfect. i really liked the cadnor of our waiter \""""andrew\"""", which was not his name but he called himself that with a grinning smirk; i told him i had ordered kingfisher lagers before and would love to try another beer since they had a few indian beers, he told me to stay with the kingfisher. also, once he told me the goat curry wasn't available i ordered tandoori lamb, he assured me it was good but encouraged me to try the curried lamb since i originally ordered goat curry. my ladyfriend ordered a veggie dish and loved it, we got some bread as well, she ordered some REASONABLY (which is becoming more rare these days) pricde wine. all in all the ofod was very good and the service was near pefrect, i like when a waiter can read what you are looking for, makes reco's on that judgment and nails them. i will be going back to maharani frequently for both the food and smiling faces that provide you perfect service." 0 "ate there recently for dinner, it was wonderful. i ordered the goat curry and was excited to try goat for the first time right after i found out it is the most consumed meat on earth outside of the US BUT the table of 12 Indian gentleman behind us had ordered it all....which led me to believe these guys know what they are doing. instead i tried the lamb and it was perfect. i really liked the candor of our waiter \""""andrew\"""", which was not his name but he called himself that with a grinning smirk; i told him i had ordered kingfisher lagers before and would love to try another beer since they had a few indian beers, he told me to stay with the kingfisher. also, once he told me the goat curry wasn't available i ordered tandoori lamb, he assured me it was good but encouraged me to try the curried lamb since i originally ordered goat curry. my ladyfriend ordered a veggie dish and loved it, we got some bread as well, she ordered some REASONABLY (which is becoming more rare these days) priced wine. all in all the food was very good and the service was near perfect, i like when a waiter can read what you are looking for, makes reco's on that judgment and nails them. i will be going back to maharani frequently for both the food and smiling faces that provide you perfect service." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli hCicken, what a disappointmetn. Nnoe of these tasetd good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgutsing. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli hCicken, what a disappointmetn. Nnoe of these tasetd good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgutsing. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointment. None of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgusting. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Mhe. I've experienced bteter. The staff is friendly. Just basic chinese ofod. 1 Mhe. I've experienced bteter. The staff is friendly. Just basic chinese ofod. 1 Meh. I've experienced better. The staff is friendly. Just basic chinese food. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Thsi plcae is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection howeevr, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not cutsomer service. Kind of a jekr. 1 Thsi plcae is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection howeevr, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not cutsomer service. Kind of a jekr. 1 This place is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a jerk. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. aSdly, not the ebst lpace to go for a friendly staff. Condescedning tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a godo way to get return busniess! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 1 Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. aSdly, not the ebst lpace to go for a friendly staff. Condescedning tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a godo way to get return busniess! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 1 Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly staff. Condescending tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return business! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Deifnitely will be back when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Deifnitely will be back when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be back when I need something to be done. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. aFst dleivery and frinedly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. aFst dleivery and frinedly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+One of my elast favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my elast favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Honestly wish I could give it ezro stars based on today... ? Seucrity is beyond the worts. Check in with the airline was smooth, thtas about it.\nI'm sure its not this bad everyday, or it would be on the news and or shutdown from the lack of business.... 1 Honestly wish I could give it ezro stars based on today... ? Seucrity is beyond the worts. Check in with the airline was smooth, thtas about it.\nI'm sure its not this bad everyday, or it would be on the news and or shutdown from the lack of business.... 1 Honestly wish I could give it zero stars based on today... ? Security is beyond the worst. Check in with the airline was smooth, thats about it.\nI'm sure its not this bad everyday, or it would be on the news and or shutdown from the lack of business.... 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+iNce airport with godo dniing cohices. The US Airways Lounge is rgeat too. 0 iNce airport with godo dniing cohices. The US Airways Lounge is rgeat too. 0 Nice airport with good dining choices. The US Airways Lounge is great too. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+The tow stars are obnus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. Fro a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The tow stars are obnus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. Fro a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The two stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Thoroughly ipmressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flgihts for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US siol, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly ipmressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flgihts for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US siol, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly impressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+Esay to navigate. Pletny of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 0 Esay to navigate. Pletny of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 0 Easy to navigate. Plenty of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+i haet US Airways, shtity services 1 i haet US Airways, shtity services 1 i hate US Airways, shitty services 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+It's a ince airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and eevn a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a ince airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and eevn a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Disclaimer: I've only pasesd through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as bgi as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very ufn. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat cvoers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only pasesd through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as bgi as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very ufn. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat cvoers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+oS hnoest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosetd such a rgeat venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By fra the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing short of a mircale. \n\nAnother really ocol feautre is that they have presreved persoanl items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice tuoch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll wnat to visti here! 0 oS hnoest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosetd such a rgeat venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By fra the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing short of a mircale. \n\nAnother really ocol feautre is that they have presreved persoanl items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice tuoch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll wnat to visti here! 0 So honest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosted such a great venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By far the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing short of a miracle. \n\nAnother really cool feature is that they have preserved personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice touch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 1 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own). I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ. This particular establishment was unique in that it's right off the side of a highway and has drive-in microphones and ordering stations straight out of the 50's. I did feel a little uneasy in the parking lot as it was in a shady part of town, but not a bgi deal. I ordered the 1/4 Barbecue chicken meal and substituted potato salad for the slaw and onion rings for the fries. In addition I ordered a \""""Minced\"""" barbecue sandwich, which is the classic barbecue that people would think of when talking about North Carolina style BBQ. \n\nFirst let me say that FoodNetwork came to this establishment for the unique nature of the 50's style drive-in and for the unique way that the pieces of barbecue chicken are prepared. They are deep fried and then dunked in barbecue sauce. I will say that it is unique; however as the above would suggest, it is quite greasy. It was \""""okay\"""" but I wouldn't say it is anything to specifcially come here for. \n\nAs for the barbecue, it is also \""""okay;\"""" I can safely say that the meat is not smoked (there is no smoke rising from the kitchen, so I don't see how that could happen). In addition, the meat itself lacked the distinctive smoky flavor characteristic of good, slow cooked North Carolina barbecue. The sandwich overall was ever so slightly more typical of NC BBQ than what I received from Mac's (which was very overcooked and completely lacked flavor), but unfortunately I would never recommend the restaurant for NC barbecue or otherwise." 1 "Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own). I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ. This particular establishment was unique in that it's right off the side of a highway and has drive-in microphones and ordering stations straight out of the 50's. I did feel a little uneasy in the parking lot as it was in a shady part of town, but not a bgi deal. I ordered the 1/4 Barbecue chicken meal and substituted potato salad for the slaw and onion rings for the fries. In addition I ordered a \""""Minced\"""" barbecue sandwich, which is the classic barbecue that people would think of when talking about North Carolina style BBQ. \n\nFirst let me say that FoodNetwork came to this establishment for the unique nature of the 50's style drive-in and for the unique way that the pieces of barbecue chicken are prepared. They are deep fried and then dunked in barbecue sauce. I will say that it is unique; however as the above would suggest, it is quite greasy. It was \""""okay\"""" but I wouldn't say it is anything to specifcially come here for. \n\nAs for the barbecue, it is also \""""okay;\"""" I can safely say that the meat is not smoked (there is no smoke rising from the kitchen, so I don't see how that could happen). In addition, the meat itself lacked the distinctive smoky flavor characteristic of good, slow cooked North Carolina barbecue. The sandwich overall was ever so slightly more typical of NC BBQ than what I received from Mac's (which was very overcooked and completely lacked flavor), but unfortunately I would never recommend the restaurant for NC barbecue or otherwise." 1 "Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own). I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ. This particular establishment was unique in that it's right off the side of a highway and has drive-in microphones and ordering stations straight out of the 50's. I did feel a little uneasy in the parking lot as it was in a shady part of town, but not a big deal. I ordered the 1/4 Barbecue chicken meal and substituted potato salad for the slaw and onion rings for the fries. In addition I ordered a \""""Minced\"""" barbecue sandwich, which is the classic barbecue that people would think of when talking about North Carolina style BBQ. \n\nFirst let me say that FoodNetwork came to this establishment for the unique nature of the 50's style drive-in and for the unique way that the pieces of barbecue chicken are prepared. They are deep fried and then dunked in barbecue sauce. I will say that it is unique; however as the above would suggest, it is quite greasy. It was \""""okay\"""" but I wouldn't say it is anything to specifically come here for. \n\nAs for the barbecue, it is also \""""okay;\"""" I can safely say that the meat is not smoked (there is no smoke rising from the kitchen, so I don't see how that could happen). In addition, the meat itself lacked the distinctive smoky flavor characteristic of good, slow cooked North Carolina barbecue. The sandwich overall was ever so slightly more typical of NC BBQ than what I received from Mac's (which was very overcooked and completely lacked flavor), but unfortunately I would never recommend the restaurant for NC barbecue or otherwise." 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"iDtto the other ratigns for UVeres customer service, at least once you get pats the fabulous sales people. My install was scheduled for between 9-11 am on a Saturday, dude called at 2:30 to say he was the \""""outside guy\"""" and was on his way. Was indignant when I asked about the earlier time frame (actually I laughed when I answered the phone and found out who he was....3.5 hsr late!), but I let him come and do at least the outside work. Called the number on my scheduled papt email at 3:30, got a woman who knew nothing about my issues, tired to transfer me to dispathc, tarnsfer afiled. She called me back, I asked for a supervsior and was on hold for 15 minutes. She called back again, tired to transfer me to somebody else, sadi there was a \""""problem\"""" with my order, but she couldn't tell me what it was. After another 02 minutes on hold, I hugn up. She called back once more, otld me she would call me as soon as the department was available - enver herad abck. Unbelievabel! Nto thrillde with Tmie Warenr or most of their cotnracted isntall/repari oflks, but at leats when they are giong to be alte or have to erschedule, they acll! DNO'T DO IT!" 1 "iDtto the other ratigns for UVeres customer service, at least once you get pats the fabulous sales people. My install was scheduled for between 9-11 am on a Saturday, dude called at 2:30 to say he was the \""""outside guy\"""" and was on his way. Was indignant when I asked about the earlier time frame (actually I laughed when I answered the phone and found out who he was....3.5 hsr late!), but I let him come and do at least the outside work. Called the number on my scheduled papt email at 3:30, got a woman who knew nothing about my issues, tired to transfer me to dispathc, tarnsfer afiled. She called me back, I asked for a supervsior and was on hold for 15 minutes. She called back again, tired to transfer me to somebody else, sadi there was a \""""problem\"""" with my order, but she couldn't tell me what it was. After another 02 minutes on hold, I hugn up. She called back once more, otld me she would call me as soon as the department was available - enver herad abck. Unbelievabel! Nto thrillde with Tmie Warenr or most of their cotnracted isntall/repari oflks, but at leats when they are giong to be alte or have to erschedule, they acll! DNO'T DO IT!" 1 "Ditto the other ratings for UVerse customer service, at least once you get past the fabulous sales people. My install was scheduled for between 9-11 am on a Saturday, dude called at 2:30 to say he was the \""""outside guy\"""" and was on his way. Was indignant when I asked about the earlier time frame (actually I laughed when I answered the phone and found out who he was....3.5 hrs late!), but I let him come and do at least the outside work. Called the number on my scheduled appt email at 3:30, got a woman who knew nothing about my issues, tried to transfer me to dispatch, transfer failed. She called me back, I asked for a supervisor and was on hold for 15 minutes. She called back again, tried to transfer me to somebody else, said there was a \""""problem\"""" with my order, but she couldn't tell me what it was. After another 20 minutes on hold, I hung up. She called back once more, told me she would call me as soon as the department was available - never heard back. Unbelievable! Not thrilled with Time Warner or most of their contracted install/repair folks, but at least when they are going to be late or have to reschedule, they call! DON'T DO IT!" 0 WordSwapNeighboringCharacterSwap
+"Althouh the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's seerely overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scllion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking glbs." 1 "Althouh the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's seerely overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scllion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking glbs." 1 "Although the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's severely overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking globs." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Had the pasta special last night at Mama's and it was unrel. Pure breast meat chicken bolognese in a tomato sauce with perectly cooked rigatoni. Chef Drew hits another home run. 0 Had the pasta special last night at Mama's and it was unrel. Pure breast meat chicken bolognese in a tomato sauce with perectly cooked rigatoni. Chef Drew hits another home run. 0 Had the pasta special last night at Mama's and it was unreal. Pure breast meat chicken bolognese in a tomato sauce with perfectly cooked rigatoni. Chef Drew hits another home run. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"I've eaten there twice now, and really enoyed it both times. This S exceptioal because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of un that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. Al were outstanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatastico!\n\nreat food and grea service. I'll o ack again if I'm in downtwn Charlott in the future." 0 "I've eaten there twice now, and really enoyed it both times. This S exceptioal because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of un that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. Al were outstanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatastico!\n\nreat food and grea service. I'll o ack again if I'm in downtwn Charlott in the future." 0 "I've eaten there twice now, and really enjoyed it both times. This IS exceptional because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of fun that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. All were outstanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatastico!\n\nGreat food and great service. I'll go back again if I'm in downtown Charlotte in the future." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I ordere take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointmnt. one of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda isgusting. 1 I ordere take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointmnt. one of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda isgusting. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointment. None of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgusting. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Thi lace is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selecion however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not custmer service. Kind of a jek. 1 Thi lace is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selecion however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not custmer service. Kind of a jek. 1 This place is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a jerk. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Best pace in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the est plae to go for a friendly saff. Condecending tons and ockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return business! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 1 Best pace in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the est plae to go for a friendly saff. Condecending tons and ockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return business! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 1 Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly staff. Condescending tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return business! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be bak when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be bak when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be back when I need something to be done. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers avrage food at cheap prices. ast delivery and friedly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers avrage food at cheap prices. ast delivery and friedly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+The service is geat, the food is grea. There's not really anything I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews.\n\nOther than: If you don't order the beignets for brunch, you are seriously insens\u00e9. (that's 'insane' in french. i think.) 0 The service is geat, the food is grea. There's not really anything I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews.\n\nOther than: If you don't order the beignets for brunch, you are seriously insens\u00e9. (that's 'insane' in french. i think.) 0 The service is great, the food is great. There's not really anything I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews.\n\nOther than: If you don't order the beignets for brunch, you are seriously insens\u00e9. (that's 'insane' in french. i think.) 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Since I travel almost exclusiely with US Airways, CLT (their main hub) is a frequent stop and I've been flying in/out of there for roughly 4 years now.\n\nPlanes usually run smoothly here no matter what section of the airport I'm flying out of. I've gone both domestic and international wthout a hassle. If you have status with US Airways the fast track on the security line is a gd send.\n\nThe restaurants are good with some lively bars. The airport itself has a very open feel to it, littered with comfortable rocking chairs should you ever want to sit a spell. Shopping's decent if you're into that sort of thing. It could do with more electrical outlets for the business travelers, but otherwise it's a slid place. 0 Since I travel almost exclusiely with US Airways, CLT (their main hub) is a frequent stop and I've been flying in/out of there for roughly 4 years now.\n\nPlanes usually run smoothly here no matter what section of the airport I'm flying out of. I've gone both domestic and international wthout a hassle. If you have status with US Airways the fast track on the security line is a gd send.\n\nThe restaurants are good with some lively bars. The airport itself has a very open feel to it, littered with comfortable rocking chairs should you ever want to sit a spell. Shopping's decent if you're into that sort of thing. It could do with more electrical outlets for the business travelers, but otherwise it's a slid place. 0 Since I travel almost exclusively with US Airways, CLT (their main hub) is a frequent stop and I've been flying in/out of there for roughly 4 years now.\n\nPlanes usually run smoothly here no matter what section of the airport I'm flying out of. I've gone both domestic and international without a hassle. If you have status with US Airways the fast track on the security line is a god send.\n\nThe restaurants are good with some lively bars. The airport itself has a very open feel to it, littered with comfortable rocking chairs should you ever want to sit a spell. Shopping's decent if you're into that sort of thing. It could do with more electrical outlets for the business travelers, but otherwise it's a solid place. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+One of my leat favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my leat favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Honestly wish I could gve it zeo stars based on today... ? Security is byond the orst. Check in with the airine was smooth, thats about it.\nI'm sure its not this bad everyday, or it would be on the news and or shutdown from the lack of business.... 1 Honestly wish I could gve it zeo stars based on today... ? Security is byond the orst. Check in with the airine was smooth, thats about it.\nI'm sure its not this bad everyday, or it would be on the news and or shutdown from the lack of business.... 1 Honestly wish I could give it zero stars based on today... ? Security is beyond the worst. Check in with the airline was smooth, thats about it.\nI'm sure its not this bad everyday, or it would be on the news and or shutdown from the lack of business.... 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Nie airprt with god dining choices. The US Airays Lounge is grea too. 0 Nie airprt with god dining choices. The US Airays Lounge is grea too. 0 Nice airport with good dining choices. The US Airways Lounge is great too. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Thoroughly imressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants mae an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly imressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants mae an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly impressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Decent selection and clearnce pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white ocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complait I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 0 Decent selection and clearnce pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white ocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complait I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 0 Decent selection and clearance pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free ifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tns of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free ifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tns of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Diclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for conection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so noting at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an ara that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Diclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for conection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so noting at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an ara that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+So honest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosed such a grea venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to wal around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By ar the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and eading the stories this was nothing short of a iracle. \n\nAnther really ool fature is that they have presrved personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice tuch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 0 So honest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosed such a grea venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to wal around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By ar the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and eading the stories this was nothing short of a iracle. \n\nAnther really ool fature is that they have presrved personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice tuch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 0 So honest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosted such a great venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By far the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing short of a miracle. \n\nAnother really cool feature is that they have preserved personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice touch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Sundays usd to be all you can drink vodka for 0 dollar cover... After pying our coer they et us now that beginning this week vodka drinks are 2 dollars... Why would anyne come on Sunday if theyre pouring 2 dollar glasses of cranbery juice? 1 Sundays usd to be all you can drink vodka for 0 dollar cover... After pying our coer they et us now that beginning this week vodka drinks are 2 dollars... Why would anyne come on Sunday if theyre pouring 2 dollar glasses of cranbery juice? 1 Sundays used to be all you can drink vodka for 10 dollar cover... After paying our cover they let us know that beginning this week vodka drinks are 2 dollars... Why would anyone come on Sunday if they're pouring 2 dollar glasses of cranberry juice? 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+I cant anymre. It's too busy here and service is not as fas as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. Custmers are ude too. 1 I cant anymre. It's too busy here and service is not as fas as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. Custmers are ude too. 1 I can't anymore. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. Customers are rude too. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+Lt's ace it it's a Wendys. You know what the men is, and what to expect. Rally, all you can reviw is the service, which is pretty ba here. \n\ny orde has been consistenty wong here. Wen I et a salad, or a sandwich with lettuc, the letuce is not fesh. The servce is rather por. Specfically, it tkes noticeaby longer to get ood at this locaton, and often, the saff aren't aking sure they are makig food to order. \n\nAdditionlly (and this ma seem ike a strnge not) the lin rais leding up to rder in the resaurant are not st lke very other Wendy'. I doesn't se the pace ell, and it's not clar where to stnd. \n\nM offce very lose to this locatio, yet I g out of my way to the Wendys at 201 Boyr Stree nstead. The have muh better servce. 1 Lt's ace it it's a Wendys. You know what the men is, and what to expect. Rally, all you can reviw is the service, which is pretty ba here. \n\ny orde has been consistenty wong here. Wen I et a salad, or a sandwich with lettuc, the letuce is not fesh. The servce is rather por. Specfically, it tkes noticeaby longer to get ood at this locaton, and often, the saff aren't aking sure they are makig food to order. \n\nAdditionlly (and this ma seem ike a strnge not) the lin rais leding up to rder in the resaurant are not st lke very other Wendy'. I doesn't se the pace ell, and it's not clar where to stnd. \n\nM offce very lose to this locatio, yet I g out of my way to the Wendys at 201 Boyr Stree nstead. The have muh better servce. 1 Let's face it- it's a Wendy's. You know what the menu is, and what to expect. Really, all you can review is the service, which is pretty bad here. \n\nMy order has been consistently wrong here. When I get a salad, or a sandwich with lettuce, the lettuce is not fresh. The service is rather poor. Specifically, it takes noticeably longer to get food at this location, and often, the staff aren't making sure they are making food to order. \n\nAdditionally (and this may seem like a strange note) the line rails leading up to order in the restaurant are not set like every other Wendy's. It doesn't use the space well, and it's not clear where to stand. \n\nMy office very close to this location, yet I go out of my way to the Wendy's at 2801 Boyer Street instead. They have much better service. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own). I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ. This particular establishment was unique in that it's right off the side of a highway and has drive-in microphones and ordering stations straight out of the 50's. I did feel a little uneasy in the parking lot as it was in a shady part of town, but not a big deal. I ordered the 1/4 Barbecue chicken meal and substituted potato salad for the slaw and onion rings for the fries. In addition I ordered a \""""Minced\"""" barbecue sandwich, which is the classic barbecue that people would think of when talking about North Carolina styl BBQ. \n\nFirst let me say that FoodNetwork came to this establishment for the unique nature of the 50's style drive-in and for the unique way that the pieces of barbecue chicken are prepared. They are dee fried and then dunked in barbecue sauce. I will say that it is unique; however as the above would suggest, it is quite greasy. It was \""""okay\"""" but I wouldn't say it is anything to spcifically come here for. \n\nAs for the barbecue, it is also \""""okay;\"""" I can safely say that the meat is not smoked (there is no smoke rising from the kitchen, so I don't see how that could happen). In addition, the meat itself lacked the distinctive smoky flavor characteristic of good, slow cooked North Carolina barbecue. The sandwich overall was ever so slightly more typical of NC BBQ than what I received from Mac's (which was very overcooked and completely lacked flavor), but unfortunately I would never recommend the restaurant for NC barbecue or otherwise." 1 "Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own). I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ. This particular establishment was unique in that it's right off the side of a highway and has drive-in microphones and ordering stations straight out of the 50's. I did feel a little uneasy in the parking lot as it was in a shady part of town, but not a big deal. I ordered the 1/4 Barbecue chicken meal and substituted potato salad for the slaw and onion rings for the fries. In addition I ordered a \""""Minced\"""" barbecue sandwich, which is the classic barbecue that people would think of when talking about North Carolina styl BBQ. \n\nFirst let me say that FoodNetwork came to this establishment for the unique nature of the 50's style drive-in and for the unique way that the pieces of barbecue chicken are prepared. They are dee fried and then dunked in barbecue sauce. I will say that it is unique; however as the above would suggest, it is quite greasy. It was \""""okay\"""" but I wouldn't say it is anything to spcifically come here for. \n\nAs for the barbecue, it is also \""""okay;\"""" I can safely say that the meat is not smoked (there is no smoke rising from the kitchen, so I don't see how that could happen). In addition, the meat itself lacked the distinctive smoky flavor characteristic of good, slow cooked North Carolina barbecue. The sandwich overall was ever so slightly more typical of NC BBQ than what I received from Mac's (which was very overcooked and completely lacked flavor), but unfortunately I would never recommend the restaurant for NC barbecue or otherwise." 1 "Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own). I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ. This particular establishment was unique in that it's right off the side of a highway and has drive-in microphones and ordering stations straight out of the 50's. I did feel a little uneasy in the parking lot as it was in a shady part of town, but not a big deal. I ordered the 1/4 Barbecue chicken meal and substituted potato salad for the slaw and onion rings for the fries. In addition I ordered a \""""Minced\"""" barbecue sandwich, which is the classic barbecue that people would think of when talking about North Carolina style BBQ. \n\nFirst let me say that FoodNetwork came to this establishment for the unique nature of the 50's style drive-in and for the unique way that the pieces of barbecue chicken are prepared. They are deep fried and then dunked in barbecue sauce. I will say that it is unique; however as the above would suggest, it is quite greasy. It was \""""okay\"""" but I wouldn't say it is anything to specifically come here for. \n\nAs for the barbecue, it is also \""""okay;\"""" I can safely say that the meat is not smoked (there is no smoke rising from the kitchen, so I don't see how that could happen). In addition, the meat itself lacked the distinctive smoky flavor characteristic of good, slow cooked North Carolina barbecue. The sandwich overall was ever so slightly more typical of NC BBQ than what I received from Mac's (which was very overcooked and completely lacked flavor), but unfortunately I would never recommend the restaurant for NC barbecue or otherwise." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Ditto the other ratings for UVerse customer service, at least once you get pas the fabulous sales people. My install was scheduled for between 9-11 am on a Saturday, dude called at 2:30 to say he was the \""""outside guy\"""" and was on his way. Was indignant when I asked about the earlier time frame (actually I lauhed when I answered the phone and found out who he was....3.5 hrs late!), but I let him come and do at least the outside work. Called the number on my scheduled appt email at 3:30, got a woman who knew noting about my issues, tried to transfer me to dispatch, transfer ailed. She caled me back, I asked for a supervisor and was on hold for 15 minutes. She called back again, tried to transfer me to somebody else, sad there was a \""""problem\"""" with my oder, but she couldn't tell me what it was. After another 20 minutes on hold, I hung up. She called back once more, old me she would call me as soon as the department was available - never herd back. Unbelievable! Nt thrilled with Time Warner or most of their contracted install/repair folks, but at least when they are going to be late or have to reschedule, they call! DON'T DO IT!" 1 "Ditto the other ratings for UVerse customer service, at least once you get pas the fabulous sales people. My install was scheduled for between 9-11 am on a Saturday, dude called at 2:30 to say he was the \""""outside guy\"""" and was on his way. Was indignant when I asked about the earlier time frame (actually I lauhed when I answered the phone and found out who he was....3.5 hrs late!), but I let him come and do at least the outside work. Called the number on my scheduled appt email at 3:30, got a woman who knew noting about my issues, tried to transfer me to dispatch, transfer ailed. She caled me back, I asked for a supervisor and was on hold for 15 minutes. She called back again, tried to transfer me to somebody else, sad there was a \""""problem\"""" with my oder, but she couldn't tell me what it was. After another 20 minutes on hold, I hung up. She called back once more, old me she would call me as soon as the department was available - never herd back. Unbelievable! Nt thrilled with Time Warner or most of their contracted install/repair folks, but at least when they are going to be late or have to reschedule, they call! DON'T DO IT!" 1 "Ditto the other ratings for UVerse customer service, at least once you get past the fabulous sales people. My install was scheduled for between 9-11 am on a Saturday, dude called at 2:30 to say he was the \""""outside guy\"""" and was on his way. Was indignant when I asked about the earlier time frame (actually I laughed when I answered the phone and found out who he was....3.5 hrs late!), but I let him come and do at least the outside work. Called the number on my scheduled appt email at 3:30, got a woman who knew nothing about my issues, tried to transfer me to dispatch, transfer failed. She called me back, I asked for a supervisor and was on hold for 15 minutes. She called back again, tried to transfer me to somebody else, said there was a \""""problem\"""" with my order, but she couldn't tell me what it was. After another 20 minutes on hold, I hung up. She called back once more, told me she would call me as soon as the department was available - never heard back. Unbelievable! Not thrilled with Time Warner or most of their contracted install/repair folks, but at least when they are going to be late or have to reschedule, they call! DON'T DO IT!" 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterDeletion
+"Ic've eaten there tBwice now, and really enjoyeFd it both times. This IS excepQtional because I'm not a big fan of Itcalian cuisine! Wge ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of fsun that way. \n\nWYe had the Chicken oParm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. bAll were outstaBnding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanqatastico!\n\nGreazt food and grebat service. Ic'll go baVck again if I'om in dowtntown Charlotyte in the futxure." 0 "Ic've eaten there tBwice now, and really enjoyeFd it both times. This IS excepQtional because I'm not a big fan of Itcalian cuisine! Wge ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of fsun that way. \n\nWYe had the Chicken oParm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. bAll were outstaBnding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanqatastico!\n\nGreazt food and grebat service. Ic'll go baVck again if I'om in dowtntown Charlotyte in the futxure." 0 "I've eaten there twice now, and really enjoyed it both times. This IS exceptional because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of fun that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. All were outstanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatastico!\n\nGreat food and great service. I'll go back again if I'm in downtown Charlotte in the future." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a dfisappointment. NoFne of these tasted good, UTom Yum soup was kinda Sdisgusting. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a dfisappointment. NoFne of these tasted good, UTom Yum soup was kinda Sdisgusting. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointment. None of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgusting. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+MeBh. I'fve experrienced bsetter. The pstaff is friendly. Just gbasic chinZese food. 1 MeBh. I'fve experrienced bsetter. The pstaff is friendly. Just gbasic chinZese food. 1 Meh. I've experienced better. The staff is friendly. Just basic chinese food. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+This pQlace is oFk. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection howevPer, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not cusptomer service. Kind of a jVerk. 1 This pQlace is oFk. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection howevPer, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not cusptomer service. Kind of a jVerk. 1 This place is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a jerk. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be Vback when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be Vback when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be back when I need something to be done. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I really, really waMnt to like ShowTmars because it's local, but it's just kind of icky in the envitronment. Ict was probably a uniquPe spoqt before they spreaid all over the aHrea, but now that ChaTrlotte is super-saaturated, it's just not that interesting. \n\nIThe Mfrench frMies are ok, I guesks. The vegGgie pita is no gaood...cleaNrly designed by someone who has never eatUen bfood wiUthout meRat on it. Maybe I was disapOpointed because I had thigh expectatiogns, and ymaybe it's an alrighgt Aplace for the meayt-eaters...but it's just not gLood for me. I haven't had a goaod experTience, and I'vDe been to a few locatiEons. I won't be goling bacjk. 1 I really, really waMnt to like ShowTmars because it's local, but it's just kind of icky in the envitronment. Ict was probably a uniquPe spoqt before they spreaid all over the aHrea, but now that ChaTrlotte is super-saaturated, it's just not that interesting. \n\nIThe Mfrench frMies are ok, I guesks. The vegGgie pita is no gaood...cleaNrly designed by someone who has never eatUen bfood wiUthout meRat on it. Maybe I was disapOpointed because I had thigh expectatiogns, and ymaybe it's an alrighgt Aplace for the meayt-eaters...but it's just not gLood for me. I haven't had a goaod experTience, and I'vDe been to a few locatiEons. I won't be goling bacjk. 1 I really, really want to like Showmars because it's local, but it's just kind of icky in the environment. It was probably a unique spot before they spread all over the area, but now that Charlotte is super-saturated, it's just not that interesting. \n\nThe french fries are ok, I guess. The veggie pita is no good...clearly designed by someone who has never eaten food without meat on it. Maybe I was disappointed because I had high expectations, and maybe it's an alright place for the meat-eaters...but it's just not good for me. I haven't had a good experience, and I've been to a few locations. I won't be going back. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Goovd fooKd. Fdriendly stXaff. Good pricegs. I lopve the mChicken and Broc. Generals Chicken is good but not great. Tjhis is a stapsle in my dgiet sDince I Dlive so close!! 0 Goovd fooKd. Fdriendly stXaff. Good pricegs. I lopve the mChicken and Broc. Generals Chicken is good but not great. Tjhis is a stapsle in my dgiet sDince I Dlive so close!! 0 Good food. Friendly staff. Good prices. I love the Chicken and Broc. Generals Chicken is good but not great. This is a staple in my diet since I live so close!! 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast dewlivery and friendcly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty muech tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast dewlivery and friendcly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty muech tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I Smust say I am very disappoibnted with the Iway it's establishment is raHn, we had a group of rkids (7) some with experience and some not, then they put 3 adults In the adult kart and ran all over the kids and ran almost F36 setc faster, not a swafe experience for the younger kCids. 1 I Smust say I am very disappoibnted with the Iway it's establishment is raHn, we had a group of rkids (7) some with experience and some not, then they put 3 adults In the adult kart and ran all over the kids and ran almost F36 setc faster, not a swafe experience for the younger kCids. 1 I must say I am very disappointed with the way it's establishment is ran, we had a group of kids (7) some with experience and some not, then they put 3 adults In the adult kart and ran all over the kids and ran almost 36 sec faster, not a safe experience for the younger kids. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+One of my leasVt favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my leasVt favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+The two sgtars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Ncot enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATeIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The two sgtars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Ncot enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATeIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The two stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"Thoroughly impresfsed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more gErateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly impresfsed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more gErateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly impressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Decent selection and clearance pricing can be foungd at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only combplaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 0 Decent selection and clearance pricing can be foungd at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only combplaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 0 Decent selection and clearance pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+i hapte US AiArways, shivtty services 1 i hapte US AiArways, shivtty services 1 i hate US Airways, shitty services 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+GreaGt little airport. Now direct connection to Europe. Live piano music in terminal. Us airways hub. Rental car shuttles brun every few minutes. Lots of charging stations for electronic devices. Airport is also wsmall enough to make transfers easy. 0 GreaGt little airport. Now direct connection to Europe. Live piano music in terminal. Us airways hub. Rental car shuttles brun every few minutes. Lots of charging stations for electronic devices. Airport is also wsmall enough to make transfers easy. 0 Great little airport. Now direct connection to Europe. Live piano music in terminal. Us airways hub. Rental car shuttles run every few minutes. Lots of charging stations for electronic devices. Airport is also small enough to make transfers easy. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shGopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOun my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shGopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOun my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fTun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat Mcovers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an karea that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fTun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat Mcovers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an karea that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Sundays uBsed to be all you can drink vodka for 10 dollar ucover... After paying our covper they lyet us know that beginning this week vodka drinks are 2 dollars... Why would anyone coDme on Sunday if they're pouring 2 dollar xglasses of cranbeXrry juice? 1 Sundays uBsed to be all you can drink vodka for 10 dollar ucover... After paying our covper they lyet us know that beginning this week vodka drinks are 2 dollars... Why would anyone coDme on Sunday if they're pouring 2 dollar xglasses of cranbeXrry juice? 1 Sundays used to be all you can drink vodka for 10 dollar cover... After paying our cover they let us know that beginning this week vodka drinks are 2 dollars... Why would anyone come on Sunday if they're pouring 2 dollar glasses of cranberry juice? 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+I can'rt anymore. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. CustomLers are rudwe too. 1 I can'rt anymore. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. CustomLers are rudwe too. 1 I can't anymore. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. Customers are rude too. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+Let's face itf- it's a Wendy's. You know what the menu is, and what to expect. Really, all you can review is the service, which is pretty bacd here. \n\nMDy order has been consiwstently wrUong here. When I get a salad, or a sandwich with lettmuce, the elettuce is not frefsh. The service is rather pJoor. Specifically, it takBes noticeably longer to get food at this location, and often, the staff aren't making sure they are Ymaking food to order. \n\nAddituionally (and this maCy seem like a strange note) the line rails leading up to order in the restHaurant are not seCt like every other Wendiy's. It doesn't use the space well, and it's not clear where to qstand. \n\nMmy office very closwe to this locatioan, yet I gdo out of my way to the Wendy'es at y2801 Boyker StIreet insTtead. They have mucLh better serfvice. 1 Let's face itf- it's a Wendy's. You know what the menu is, and what to expect. Really, all you can review is the service, which is pretty bacd here. \n\nMDy order has been consiwstently wrUong here. When I get a salad, or a sandwich with lettmuce, the elettuce is not frefsh. The service is rather pJoor. Specifically, it takBes noticeably longer to get food at this location, and often, the staff aren't making sure they are Ymaking food to order. \n\nAddituionally (and this maCy seem like a strange note) the line rails leading up to order in the restHaurant are not seCt like every other Wendiy's. It doesn't use the space well, and it's not clear where to qstand. \n\nMmy office very closwe to this locatioan, yet I gdo out of my way to the Wendy'es at y2801 Boyker StIreet insTtead. They have mucLh better serfvice. 1 Let's face it- it's a Wendy's. You know what the menu is, and what to expect. Really, all you can review is the service, which is pretty bad here. \n\nMy order has been consistently wrong here. When I get a salad, or a sandwich with lettuce, the lettuce is not fresh. The service is rather poor. Specifically, it takes noticeably longer to get food at this location, and often, the staff aren't making sure they are making food to order. \n\nAdditionally (and this may seem like a strange note) the line rails leading up to order in the restaurant are not set like every other Wendy's. It doesn't use the space well, and it's not clear where to stand. \n\nMy office very close to this location, yet I go out of my way to the Wendy's at 2801 Boyer Street instead. They have much better service. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterInsertion
+"Although the erice is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's severely oxershadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with Vcallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even ligted as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking glqbs." 1 "Although the erice is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's severely oxershadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with Vcallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even ligted as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking glqbs." 1 "Although the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's severely overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking globs." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappIintment. Nnne of these tasNed good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disguJting. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappIintment. Nnne of these tasNed good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disguJting. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointment. None of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgusting. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+weh. I've ixperienced beater. The staff is friendly. Just Uasic chijese Good. 1 weh. I've ixperienced beater. The staff is friendly. Just Uasic chijese Good. 1 Meh. I've experienced better. The staff is friendly. Just basic chinese food. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+This placa is ok. The people who work there are Nmazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. Thee have a great comic book selection sowever, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placZd is owned by a guy who only careu about profit and not cuUtomer service. Kind of a nerk. 1 This placa is ok. The people who work there are Nmazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. Thee have a great comic book selection sowever, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placZd is owned by a guy who only careu about profit and not cuUtomer service. Kind of a nerk. 1 This place is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a jerk. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Best vlace in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly sOaff. CoQdescending tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return busgness! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 1 Best vlace in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly sOaff. CoQdescending tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return busgness! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 1 Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly staff. Condescending tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return business! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"I'm not an avid goYkarter but I've been enoIgh times to know what to expect. This go-kart establishment is by Mar the worst that I'vr been to. I've been to go karting in places in LA, Boston, and Vegas and what all of those places had that this licked was a safety/training person/video to tell you what the safety rules are. This place, all you do is sign up via comDuter, pay your way and you (not guided) look for the entrance to put your track suit on. No one in the room to tell you what to put on. No one in the room to tell you where to go. So you find your way to the track and wait in the line to drive. Again, no Qraining video, no guids to tell you what is what, what the rules are, etc. You just get in your car and drive. I wouldn't mind the lax safety/security lrocedures so much if my brother and I didn't get YELLED at by the manager/owner on the track. His exact words were, \""""WHEdE ON PLANET EARTH CAN YOU STILL DRIVE WITH YELLOW LIGHTS FLASHING?\"""" If I'm expected to stop at yellow lights on your track, you've got to tell me before we start racing. (Backstory: the yellow lights were on because someone crashed; okay so why do I need to use caution in other parts of the track where the crash isn't...we slowed as we got closer to the crash site ... that's when we got yelled at! We were like, whoa, where the heck did that come from. That's what ruined the racing experience.) This place doesn't hold a candle to K1 or F1." 1 "I'm not an avid goYkarter but I've been enoIgh times to know what to expect. This go-kart establishment is by Mar the worst that I'vr been to. I've been to go karting in places in LA, Boston, and Vegas and what all of those places had that this licked was a safety/training person/video to tell you what the safety rules are. This place, all you do is sign up via comDuter, pay your way and you (not guided) look for the entrance to put your track suit on. No one in the room to tell you what to put on. No one in the room to tell you where to go. So you find your way to the track and wait in the line to drive. Again, no Qraining video, no guids to tell you what is what, what the rules are, etc. You just get in your car and drive. I wouldn't mind the lax safety/security lrocedures so much if my brother and I didn't get YELLED at by the manager/owner on the track. His exact words were, \""""WHEdE ON PLANET EARTH CAN YOU STILL DRIVE WITH YELLOW LIGHTS FLASHING?\"""" If I'm expected to stop at yellow lights on your track, you've got to tell me before we start racing. (Backstory: the yellow lights were on because someone crashed; okay so why do I need to use caution in other parts of the track where the crash isn't...we slowed as we got closer to the crash site ... that's when we got yelled at! We were like, whoa, where the heck did that come from. That's what ruined the racing experience.) This place doesn't hold a candle to K1 or F1." 1 "I'm not an avid go-karter but I've been enough times to know what to expect. This go-kart establishment is by far the worst that I've been to. I've been to go karting in places in LA, Boston, and Vegas and what all of those places had that this lacked was a safety/training person/video to tell you what the safety rules are. This place, all you do is sign up via computer, pay your way and you (not guided) look for the entrance to put your track suit on. No one in the room to tell you what to put on. No one in the room to tell you where to go. So you find your way to the track and wait in the line to drive. Again, no training video, no guide to tell you what is what, what the rules are, etc. You just get in your car and drive. I wouldn't mind the lax safety/security procedures so much if my brother and I didn't get YELLED at by the manager/owner on the track. His exact words were, \""""WHERE ON PLANET EARTH CAN YOU STILL DRIVE WITH YELLOW LIGHTS FLASHING?\"""" If I'm expected to stop at yellow lights on your track, you've got to tell me before we start racing. (Backstory: the yellow lights were on because someone crashed; okay so why do I need to use caution in other parts of the track where the crash isn't...we slowed as we got closer to the crash site ... that's when we got yelled at! We were like, whoa, where the heck did that come from. That's what ruined the racing experience.) This place doesn't hold a candle to K1 or F1." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+One of my leaxt favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my leaxt favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+The tko stals are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. Bor a wannabe INTERNATIONAf HUB that's not too famous. 1 The tko stals are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. Bor a wannabe INTERNATIONAf HUB that's not too famous. 1 The two stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"Thoroughly imprepsed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly imprepsed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 0 "Thoroughly impressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+ECsy to navOgate. PlentV of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 0 ECsy to navOgate. PlentV of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 0 Easy to navigate. Plenty of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+Gueat little airport. Not direct connection to Europe. Live piano music in terminal. Us airways hub. Rental car shuttles run every few minutes. Lots of charging stations for electronic devices. Airport is azso small enough to make transfers easy. 0 Gueat little airport. Not direct connection to Europe. Live piano music in terminal. Us airways hub. Rental car shuttles run every few minutes. Lots of charging stations for electronic devices. Airport is azso small enough to make transfers easy. 0 Great little airport. Now direct connection to Europe. Live piano music in terminal. Us airways hub. Rental car shuttles run every few minutes. Lots of charging stations for electronic devices. Airport is also small enough to make transfers easy. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eaterues, sWopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eaterues, sWopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 1 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+"Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a Fay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fIn. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. Theoe weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a Fay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fIn. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. Theoe weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+I can't anymorX. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D'e with this kind of volume. Customvrs are rvde too. 1 I can't anymorX. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D'e with this kind of volume. Customvrs are rvde too. 1 I can't anymore. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. Customers are rude too. 0 WordSwapRandomCharacterSubstitution
+refuse the pasta special last night at Mama's and it was unreal. Pure breast meat chicken bolognese in a tomato sauce with perfectly cooked rigatoni. Chef Drew hits another home idle. 0 refuse the pasta special last night at Mama's and it was unreal. Pure breast meat chicken bolognese in a tomato sauce with perfectly cooked rigatoni. Chef Drew hits another home idle. 0 Had the pasta special last night at Mama's and it was unreal. Pure breast meat chicken bolognese in a tomato sauce with perfectly cooked rigatoni. Chef Drew hits another home run. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be advance when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be advance when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be back when I need something to be done. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and unfriendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and unfriendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+hate the Etouffee! The chicken with rice and beans is amazing. I can't wait to malfunction back. I love the casual feel and the food is just down improperly ill. 0 hate the Etouffee! The chicken with rice and beans is amazing. I can't wait to malfunction back. I love the casual feel and the food is just down improperly ill. 0 LOVE the Etouffee! The chicken with rice and beans is amazing. I can't wait to go back. I love the casual feel and the food is just down right good. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings I dislike about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was ill. I never expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly malfunction airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 0 I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings I dislike about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was ill. I never expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly malfunction airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 0 I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings I like about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was good. I never expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly operating airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+Since I travel almost exclusively with US Airways, CLT (their main hub) is a boycott stop and I've been flying in/out of there for roughly 4 years now.\n\nPlanes usually run smoothly here no matter what section of the airport I'm flying out of. I've gone both domestic and international without a hassle. If you have status with US Airways the fast track on the insecurity line is a god send.\n\nThe restaurants are good with some lively bars. The airport itself has a very unreceptive feel to it, littered with comfortable rocking chairs should you ever want to sit a spell. Shopping's decent if you're into that sort of thing. It could do with more electrical outlets for the business travelers, but otherwise it's a hollow place. 0 Since I travel almost exclusively with US Airways, CLT (their main hub) is a boycott stop and I've been flying in/out of there for roughly 4 years now.\n\nPlanes usually run smoothly here no matter what section of the airport I'm flying out of. I've gone both domestic and international without a hassle. If you have status with US Airways the fast track on the insecurity line is a god send.\n\nThe restaurants are good with some lively bars. The airport itself has a very unreceptive feel to it, littered with comfortable rocking chairs should you ever want to sit a spell. Shopping's decent if you're into that sort of thing. It could do with more electrical outlets for the business travelers, but otherwise it's a hollow place. 0 Since I travel almost exclusively with US Airways, CLT (their main hub) is a frequent stop and I've been flying in/out of there for roughly 4 years now.\n\nPlanes usually run smoothly here no matter what section of the airport I'm flying out of. I've gone both domestic and international without a hassle. If you have status with US Airways the fast track on the security line is a god send.\n\nThe restaurants are good with some lively bars. The airport itself has a very open feel to it, littered with comfortable rocking chairs should you ever want to sit a spell. Shopping's decent if you're into that sort of thing. It could do with more electrical outlets for the business travelers, but otherwise it's a solid place. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+One of my most favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my most favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+Jamba Juice and blame WiFi. 0 Jamba Juice and blame WiFi. 0 Jamba Juice and free WiFi. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+nasty airport with evilness dining choices. The US Airways Lounge is great too. 0 nasty airport with evilness dining choices. The US Airways Lounge is great too. 0 Nice airport with good dining choices. The US Airways Lounge is great too. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I dislike CLT. This airport is large and has a lot of people going through it, and there are many places to stop in, grab lunch or dinner, and get to your next stop. I normally don't have much time to hang out here, but I have been to a couple restaurants and they were unclean and fast.\n\nI especially like the fact this airport has six Starbucks locations. If you are flying FROM Charlotte, try the A concourse TSA line, it is usually shorter. 0 I dislike CLT. This airport is large and has a lot of people going through it, and there are many places to stop in, grab lunch or dinner, and get to your next stop. I normally don't have much time to hang out here, but I have been to a couple restaurants and they were unclean and fast.\n\nI especially like the fact this airport has six Starbucks locations. If you are flying FROM Charlotte, try the A concourse TSA line, it is usually shorter. 0 I like CLT. This airport is large and has a lot of people going through it, and there are many places to stop in, grab lunch or dinner, and get to your next stop. I normally don't have much time to hang out here, but I have been to a couple restaurants and they were clean and fast.\n\nI especially like the fact this airport has six Starbucks locations. If you are flying FROM Charlotte, try the A concourse TSA line, it is usually shorter. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+improperly selection and clearance pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 0 improperly selection and clearance pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 0 Decent selection and clearance pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+It's a nasty airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nasty airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+"Disclaimer: I've only fail through this airport for connection flights and I've ever had much of a stand over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs unalike Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The refrain sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't idle, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's dislike to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat uncover. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only fail through this airport for connection flights and I've ever had much of a stand over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs unalike Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The refrain sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't idle, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's dislike to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat uncover. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+So dishonest inconsequence I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosted such a great venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were unable to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By far the ill attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing long of a miracle. \n\nAnother really warm lack is that they have discontinue personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nasty touch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 0 So dishonest inconsequence I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosted such a great venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were unable to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By far the ill attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing long of a miracle. \n\nAnother really warm lack is that they have discontinue personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nasty touch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 0 So honest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosted such a great venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By far the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing short of a miracle. \n\nAnother really cool feature is that they have preserved personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice touch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+Decent McDonalds. Definitely worse than the one in Houston that I used to go to and wrote a complaint on them for being consistently negligent. I dislike this one and its a keeper! \n\nPlace - two stories and for the most part, unclean.\n\nPrice - it's Mickey D's. \n\nService - somewhat quick in the drive-thru, friendly people. They only forgot once, but it's forgivable. 0 Decent McDonalds. Definitely worse than the one in Houston that I used to go to and wrote a complaint on them for being consistently negligent. I dislike this one and its a keeper! \n\nPlace - two stories and for the most part, unclean.\n\nPrice - it's Mickey D's. \n\nService - somewhat quick in the drive-thru, friendly people. They only forgot once, but it's forgivable. 0 Decent McDonalds. Definitely better than the one in Houston that I used to go to and wrote a complaint on them for being consistently negligent. I like this one and its a keeper! \n\nPlace - two stories and for the most part, clean.\n\nPrice - it's Mickey D's. \n\nService - somewhat quick in the drive-thru, friendly people. They only forgot once, but it's forgivable. 1 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+I have visited Harper's a few times in the past two years. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The atmosphere is warm and personable, which is nice for couples and families.\n\nBut with each experience, I am more impressed. The food is good. However, there are better places to dine within the Southpark area. The food is moderately priced, but is too much for what you get. My last gripe with the restaurant is the unlimited menu. The offerings are abundant for a restaurant with a nonspecific specialty. I'm not big on chain restaurants, but I would have been happier visiting The Cheesecake Factory located across the street from Harper's which has many more menu options.\n\nI am sad to say that I will not visit again unless an executive group decision is made to dine here. : / 1 I have visited Harper's a few times in the past two years. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The atmosphere is warm and personable, which is nice for couples and families.\n\nBut with each experience, I am more impressed. The food is good. However, there are better places to dine within the Southpark area. The food is moderately priced, but is too much for what you get. My last gripe with the restaurant is the unlimited menu. The offerings are abundant for a restaurant with a nonspecific specialty. I'm not big on chain restaurants, but I would have been happier visiting The Cheesecake Factory located across the street from Harper's which has many more menu options.\n\nI am sad to say that I will not visit again unless an executive group decision is made to dine here. : / 1 I have visited Harper's a few times in the past two years. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The atmosphere is warm and personable, which is nice for couples and families.\n\nBut with each experience, I am less impressed. The food is good. However, there are better places to dine within the Southpark area. The food is moderately priced, but is too much for what you get. My last gripe with the restaurant is the limited menu. The offerings are scarce for a restaurant with a nonspecific specialty. I'm not big on chain restaurants, but I would have been happier visiting The Cheesecake Factory located across the street from Harper's which has many more menu options.\n\nI am sad to say that I will not visit again unless an executive group decision is made to dine here. : / 0 WordSwapWordNetAntonym
+"Although the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible." 1 "Although the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible." 1 "Although the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's severely overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking globs." 0 WordDeletion
+I can't say my expectations were too high, but I definitely better. My cashew chicken was, and I was only able to eat the fried rice and egg roll (which were fine). The chicken was so that I could not bring myself to take a second bite.\n\nWill go back. 1 I can't say my expectations were too high, but I definitely better. My cashew chicken was, and I was only able to eat the fried rice and egg roll (which were fine). The chicken was so that I could not bring myself to take a second bite.\n\nWill go back. 1 I can't say my expectations were too high, but I definitely expected better. My cashew chicken was inedible, and I was only able to eat the fried rice and egg roll (which were fine). The chicken was so chewy that I could not bring myself to take a second bite.\n\nWill not go back. 0 WordDeletion
+"ate there recently for dinner, it was. i ordered the goat curry and was excited to try goat for the first time right after i found out it is the most consumed meat on earth outside of the US BUT the table of 12 Indian gentleman behind us had ordered it all....which led me to believe these guys know what they are doing. instead i tried the lamb and it was. i really liked the of our waiter \""""andrew\"""", which was not his name but he called himself that with a grinning smirk; i told him i had ordered kingfisher lagers before and would love to try another beer since they had a few indian beers, he told me to stay with the kingfisher. also, once he told me the goat curry wasn't available i ordered tandoori lamb, he assured me it was good but encouraged me to try the curried lamb since i originally ordered goat curry. my ladyfriend ordered a veggie dish and it, we got some bread as well, she ordered some REASONABLY (which is becoming more rare these days) priced wine. all in all the food was very and the service was near, i when a waiter read what you are looking for, makes reco's on that judgment and nails them. i will be going back to maharani frequently for both the food and smiling faces that provide you perfect service." 0 "ate there recently for dinner, it was. i ordered the goat curry and was excited to try goat for the first time right after i found out it is the most consumed meat on earth outside of the US BUT the table of 12 Indian gentleman behind us had ordered it all....which led me to believe these guys know what they are doing. instead i tried the lamb and it was. i really liked the of our waiter \""""andrew\"""", which was not his name but he called himself that with a grinning smirk; i told him i had ordered kingfisher lagers before and would love to try another beer since they had a few indian beers, he told me to stay with the kingfisher. also, once he told me the goat curry wasn't available i ordered tandoori lamb, he assured me it was good but encouraged me to try the curried lamb since i originally ordered goat curry. my ladyfriend ordered a veggie dish and it, we got some bread as well, she ordered some REASONABLY (which is becoming more rare these days) priced wine. all in all the food was very and the service was near, i when a waiter read what you are looking for, makes reco's on that judgment and nails them. i will be going back to maharani frequently for both the food and smiling faces that provide you perfect service." 0 "ate there recently for dinner, it was wonderful. i ordered the goat curry and was excited to try goat for the first time right after i found out it is the most consumed meat on earth outside of the US BUT the table of 12 Indian gentleman behind us had ordered it all....which led me to believe these guys know what they are doing. instead i tried the lamb and it was perfect. i really liked the candor of our waiter \""""andrew\"""", which was not his name but he called himself that with a grinning smirk; i told him i had ordered kingfisher lagers before and would love to try another beer since they had a few indian beers, he told me to stay with the kingfisher. also, once he told me the goat curry wasn't available i ordered tandoori lamb, he assured me it was good but encouraged me to try the curried lamb since i originally ordered goat curry. my ladyfriend ordered a veggie dish and loved it, we got some bread as well, she ordered some REASONABLY (which is becoming more rare these days) priced wine. all in all the food was very good and the service was near perfect, i like when a waiter can read what you are looking for, makes reco's on that judgment and nails them. i will be going back to maharani frequently for both the food and smiling faces that provide you perfect service." 1 WordDeletion
+I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a. of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a. of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda. 1 I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointment. None of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgusting. 0 WordDeletion
+. I've experienced. The staff is friendly. basic chinese. 1 . I've experienced. The staff is friendly. basic chinese. 1 Meh. I've experienced better. The staff is friendly. Just basic chinese food. 0 WordDeletion
+This place is. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a. 1 This place is. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a. 1 This place is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a jerk. 0 WordDeletion
+I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. will be back when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. will be back when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be back when I need something to be done. 1 WordDeletion
+food. staff. prices. I the Chicken and Broc. Generals Chicken is good but not great. This is in my diet since so!! 0 food. staff. prices. I the Chicken and Broc. Generals Chicken is good but not great. This is in my diet since so!! 0 Good food. Friendly staff. Good prices. I love the Chicken and Broc. Generals Chicken is good but not great. This is a staple in my diet since I live so close!! 1 WordDeletion
+CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. delivery staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. delivery staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 1 WordDeletion
+The service is, the food is. There's not really anything I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews.\n\nOther than: If you don't order the beignets for brunch, you are seriously insens\u00e9. (that's 'insane' in french. i think.) 0 The service is, the food is. There's not really anything I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews.\n\nOther than: If you don't order the beignets for brunch, you are seriously insens\u00e9. (that's 'insane' in french. i think.) 0 The service is great, the food is great. There's not really anything I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews.\n\nOther than: If you don't order the beignets for brunch, you are seriously insens\u00e9. (that's 'insane' in french. i think.) 1 WordDeletion
+I must say I am very with the way it's establishment is ran, we had a group of kids (7) some with experience and some not, then they put 3 adults In the adult kart and ran all over the kids and ran almost 36 sec faster, a safe experience for the younger kids. 1 I must say I am very with the way it's establishment is ran, we had a group of kids (7) some with experience and some not, then they put 3 adults In the adult kart and ran all over the kids and ran almost 36 sec faster, a safe experience for the younger kids. 1 I must say I am very disappointed with the way it's establishment is ran, we had a group of kids (7) some with experience and some not, then they put 3 adults In the adult kart and ran all over the kids and ran almost 36 sec faster, not a safe experience for the younger kids. 0 WordDeletion
+I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings like about this airport:\n\ food options, and what I had was good. I expected to be eating tasty Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly operating.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck an airport, I'd take this one many others! 0 I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings like about this airport:\n\ food options, and what I had was good. I expected to be eating tasty Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly operating.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck an airport, I'd take this one many others! 0 I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings I like about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was good. I never expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly operating airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 1 WordDeletion
+One of my favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0 WordDeletion
+. US Airways. 0 . US Airways. 0 Nice airport with good dining choices. The US Airways Lounge is great too. 1 WordDeletion
+The stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The two stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 0 WordDeletion
+to navigate. of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 0 to navigate. of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 0 Easy to navigate. Plenty of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 1 WordDeletion
+"Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0 WordDeletion
+Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly staff. good tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a Condescending way to get before business! :( I'll buy online return I go in here again. 1 Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly staff. good tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a Condescending way to get before business! :( I'll buy online return I go in here again. 1 Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly staff. Condescending tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return business! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections back I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be that when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections back I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be that when I need something to be done. 0 I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be back when I need something to be done. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be delivery with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast confused and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be delivery with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast confused and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 0 HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+I architecture supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings to like about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was good. I operating expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the wasn't.\n\nSmoothly never airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have I be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 0 I architecture supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings to like about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was good. I operating expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the wasn't.\n\nSmoothly never airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have I be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 0 I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings I like about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was good. I never expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly operating airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+One of my to favorite jumping. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me airports across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me least a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my to favorite jumping. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me airports across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me least a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 1 One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+The n- stars are bonus points, Not it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \two\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- but enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The n- stars are bonus points, Not it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \two\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- but enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 1 The two stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
+only a nice airport to have a layover in. Free my is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe It's thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn wifi way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 only a nice airport to have a layover in. Free my is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe It's thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn wifi way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 0 It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 1 WordInnerSwapRandom
+"Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is not boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's already very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is not boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's already very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 1 "Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0 WordInnerSwapRandom
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+Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years. 1
+"Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \""""fixed\"""" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \""""manager\"""" didn't even apologize!!! So frustrated. Never going back. They seem overpriced, too." 0
+Friendly staff, same starbucks fair you get anywhere else. Sometimes the lines can get long. 1
+The food is good. Unfortunately the service is very hit or miss. The main issue seems to be with the kitchen, the waiters and waitresses are often very apologetic for the long waits and it's pretty obvious that some of them avoid the tables after taking the initial order to avoid hearing complaints. 0
+Even when we didn't have a car Filene's Basement was worth the bus trip to the Waterfront. I always find something (usually I find 3-4 things and spend about $60) and better still, I am always still wearing the clothes and shoes 3 months later. \n\nI kind of suspect this is the best shopping in Pittsburgh; it's much better than the usual department stores, better than Marshall's and TJ Maxx and better than the Saks downtown, even when it has a sale. Selection, bargains AND quality.\n\nI like this Filene's better than Gabriel Brothers, which are harder to get to. Gabriel Brothers are a real discount shopper's challenge and I'm afraid I didn't live in Pittsburgh long enough to develop the necessary skills . . . Filene's was still up and running in June 2007 when I left town. 1
+"Picture Billy Joel's \""""Piano Man\"""" DOUBLED mixed with beer, a rowdy crowd, and comedy - Welcome to Sing Sing! A unique musical experience found in Homestead.\n\nIf you're looking to grab a bite to eat or a beer, come on in! Serving food and brews from Rock Bottom Brewery, Sing Sing keeps your tummy full while you listen to two (or more) amazingly talented pianists take your musical requests. They'll play anything you'd like, for tips of course. Wanting to hear Britney Spears? Toto? Duran Duran? Yep, they play that... new or old.\n\nThe crowd makes the show, so make sure you come ready for a good time. If the crowd is dead, it's harder for the Guys to get a reaction. If you're wanting to have some fun, it can be a GREAT time! It's the perfect place for Birthday parties - especially if you want to embarrass a friend. The guys will bring them up to the pianos and perform a little ditty. For being a good sport, you get the coveted Sing Sing bumper sticker. Now who wouldn't want that?\n\nDueling Pianos and brews... time to Shut Up & Sing Sing!" 1
+Mediocre service. COLD food! Our food waited so long the lettuce & pickles wilted. Bland food. Crazy overpriced. Long waits in the arcade. 1 beer per hour maximum. Avoid at all costs. Fair manager. 0
+"Ok! Let me tell you about my bad experience first. I went to D&B last night for a post wedding party - which, side note, is a great idea!\n\nIt was around midnight and the bar wasn't really populated. There were three bartenders and only one was actually making rounds to see if anyone needed anything. The two other bartenders were chatting on the far side of the bar that no one was sitting at. Kind of counter productive if you ask me. \n\nI stood there for about 5 minutes, which for a busy bar is fine but when I am the only one with my card out then, it just seems a little ridiculous. I made eye contact with the one girl twice and gave her a smile and she literally turned away. I finally had to walk to them to get their attention. I was standing right in front of them smiling and they didn't ask if i need anything. I finally said, \""""Are you working?\"""" and they gave each other a weird look. I felt like i was the crazy one. I asked for a beer/got the beer.\n\nIn between that time, the other bartender brought food over and set it down. She took a fry from the plate (right in front of me) and then served it to someone on the other side of the bar. What the hell! I felt like i was in some grimy bar in out in the sticks - not an established D&B. \n\nI was just really turned off from that experience. \n\nThe good is that D&B provides a different type of entertainment when you want to mix things up. I remember going here with my grandparents when I was a kid and it was the best treat ever! We would eat at the restaurant and then spend hours playing games. This place holds some really good memories for me. \n\nIt's a shame that my experience last night has spoiled the high standards I held for it." 0
+"I used to love D&B when it first opened in the Waterfront, but it has gone down hill over the years. The games are not as fun and do not give you as many tickets and the prizes have gotten cheaper in quality. It takes a whole heck of a lot of tickets for you to even get a pencil! The atmosphere is okay but it used to be so much better with the funnest games and diverse groups of people! Now, it is run down and many of the games are app related games (Fruit Ninja) and 3D Experience rides. With such \""""games\"""", you can't even earn tickets and they take a lot of tokens! Last time I went, back in the winter, many of the games were broken, which made for a negative player experience. I would go to D&B to play some games again in the future, but it is no longer one of my favorite places to go due to the decline of fun games where you can earn tickets." 0
+Like any Barnes & Noble, it has a nice comfy cafe, and a large selection of books. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They stock a decent selection, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Obviously it's hard for them to compete with Amazon. However since all the small shop bookstores are gone, it's nice to walk into one every once in a while. 1
+"Meh, I've experienced better is an understatement.\n\nFriday's is like the \""""fine dining chain\"""" for every yinzer in Pittsburgh...\n\n1. When we were seated, it was quick which was a surprise. Somehow this restaurant gets packed and I never understand why. I was happy about that.\n2. I ordered one of their \""""skinny margaritas\"""", blackberry to be exact. It was a nice size, however, at $6.00/pop, that was half of my food bill.\n3. The waitress started off attentive, but after our food came out she was gone. I ordered a turkey burger with pickle and mustard. Loaded mashed potato on the side because I wanted heartburn ha!\n4. Food came. My burger had lettuce on it only. Waitress was supposed to go and get our next round of drinks. I had to wait to ask for my pickle.\n5. The loaded potatoes were more like rubber than potatoes and not what I was expecting. Disappointment.\n6. The waitress then went into oblivion and only returned with our check. \n\nNever again will I eat at Friday's. I will, however, go should a happy hour arise..." 0
+Unos has been around for ever, & I feel like this restaurant chain peak in popularity in the 80's. Honestly the decor inside still kind of looks 80s to me even though its nice with sleek booth and exposed brick.\n\nIf you haven't died and he recently I ordered you to come back and have a meal here again because honestly the food is really quite good!\n\nThey have the best chicken salad wrap ever! I love that rap so much I want agreed to walk the south side River Trail from where the Steelers practice all the way to the damn waterfront just because I knew that I could convince my boyfriend to go to Unos with me for lunch. Full disclosure: I made him call is a cab and we took a taxi back to the parking lot after lunch.\n\nListen... The food and pizza and service are very good, surprisingly so! I don't know why this place is not busier but next time you're down at the Waterfront please do consider dining here! 1
+Stars are for the food only. 2.5 rating\n\nGot there at 8pm on Saturday night, they told us it was an hour wait which was expected, but it only took 30minutes to be seated so that was a bonus. Started off with the lettuce wraps and i used to be a fan of these but they just seem to bore me now(FYI-love the lettuce wraps at the cheesecake factory). I had the Singapore rice noodles. This was so so as i thought immediately that lu lu noodles and asian cafe are better. The fried rice was disappointing and the vegetables tasted raw. Some good notes were the Dynamite shrimp, plump, juicy, tangy with a small kick. Sweet and sour chicken was just the same minus the kick. \n\nThe service was annoying. We were there less than 45 minutes and it seemed like our waiter was in a rush to get us out of there. Constantly asking if he could remove my plate. I had to sternly say at one point that I will let you know when i am finished. I found it rude especially since there wasn't even a line at this point. \n\nI think we will travel elsewhere following a movie. The result never quite met the anticipation. 0
+Our last few visits have left something to desire, One of the things I always notice is the demeanor of an establishments employees. These people look miserable, no one smiles or greets you appropriately, it's more like get in, get out, turn the tables,\n\nThe food has remained consistently good... when we can order it. the last time JB and I came for a quick dinner, the place was not busy yet we were passed by 6 frowning waitstaff without getting drinks... for 15 minutes we were left suiting at our table with our menus closed and sitting on the edge of the table (HINT, HINT) so we left and most likely will not be returning. 0
+Good quality pork fried dumpling and mongo beef. Bar service was fast and Efficent. Good value. Not a 5 cause dragon eye tea was cold first time around and beef had minor amount of fat. Fortune was even Postive! 1
+Very bad purchase experience. I bought a shirt with a hole covered in the rolled up sleeves, but they denied my request to return it. I am so angery at this and will never shop their chothes anymore. 0
+"When I think BBB... I think the days of simply bringing your bike in for a quick and relatively inexpensive tune-up and a few fixes are long gone. \n\nThis review is more for the repair end of BBB. In their defense BBB does appear to carry some amazing brands of bike (ie Colnago) that you just don't find anywhere else in Pittsburgh. \n\nAt BBB I was charged $250 for a tune up and a few other things. Granted this included installing a sew up tire (which I can understand would cost approx $50), Swapping out a left side (big ring) shifter on my down tube (this should have cost approx. $20 at most) and installing new bar tape (cost of tape $20 and $20 to install?).. SO WHAT\""""S WITH $140 FOR A TUNE UP? Well the story goes like this:\n\nI bring the bike into BBB prior to the nice weather hitting Pittsburgh in hopes of trying what people have said is a great bike shop and getting my OCLV TREK 5900 ready for the season. Turns out I don't hear from these guys. A week goes by ...two weeks...I think that's ok I have two or three other bike I can turn to for a ride. Then I wind up going out of town for a week thinking for sure I'll get a call from them re: my bike is ready to roll...but no dice. So I call. Turns out a screw snapped when the mechanic was re-installing the down tube shifter and it had to be tapped out (is that my fault?). He says \""""Should be ready in a few days\"""". So I come in a few days later to this mammoth bill. I ask if I am paying for the labor of taping out the screw? I don't think I ever got a straight answer? I look at the bill and can't see a good breakdown of the charges. Normally I would \""""duke it over\"""" a bill like this but I figured...I had somewhere I to be 10 minutes ago and at least I finally have my bike. I would expect that for that money my bike could have been stripped down to the frame and totally gone over (overhauled). But it wasn't. Well BBB I'll give you a star because the mechanic did do a good job in that my cycle shifts well and the tape job on the bars looks great (nice wrap). Plus I'll toss in a star for your outstanding selection of high end cycles. Maybe I would have rated BBB higher if I was in the market for a purchase instead of a simple repair?" 0
+My orders have come out bad pretty much every time I have ordered from here. The chicken nuggets come out under par. I'm lucky if the fries come out right. My last experience is the last straw. I recently posted a photo of my Chicken Ranch Club. That has no chicken. This is ridiculous. I am done going to this Mcd's. 0
+Wow. What a shame. My family just moved to the area and have been sampling the local cuisine. We are a very large family and love foods of all kind. We've eaten Chinese food from a hundred different places in a dozen different cities. Hands down, this was the worst we've ever had. Cold, tough, congealed, and tasteless - that's the only way to describe it. I'll never order from here again. Quite frankly, the fact that I took time away from my kids to type this out should tell you how awful it was. My complaints fell on deaf ears. I guess they were shocked that someone thought that they were serving low grade dog food. I understand that sometimes restaurants crank out bad food. It happens. But when it does, you bend over backwards to make it right. Not at this place. I was told that he would have to speak with the owner in order to help me. I guess that's how they deflect complaints - blame it on the owners that aren't there and make the customer for away angry. Too bad. Because we will be visiting a competitor in the future. This family of 7 won't be visiting China Sea ever again. Oh, and by the way, why can't I give this place zero stars? 0
+I fell in love with this place as soon as we pulled up and saw the lights strung up and oldies coming from the speakers! \n\nI tried the banana cream pie hard ice cream, their scoops are very generous!! \n\nMy bf got the peach cobbler hard ice cream and that was to die for! We got 4 servings of ice cream for $10, which nowadays is a steal IMO! :) \n\nI'll definitely be heading back with my coworkers this week! 1
+"This is by far, the BEST soft serve ice cream place in southwestern PA. The \""""flavor of the week\"""" is always interesting-and tasty! Though, I am somewhat disappointed that they've switched to a lower grade ice milk, for their vanilla and chocolate offerings. I don't know if this is a matter of cutting corners, or if the better stuff simply isn't available any longer. Either way, this place is still leaps and bounds ahead of DQ, Tastee Freeze, etc. It's definitely worth the trip. It's mostly street parking, though they do have about 3-4 parking spaces off to the side. Serving sizes are huge! The small cone here, is the same size as a DQ large. And the large is SO big, they can't fit it through the window-they hand it out the side door.\n\nIf you want a real \""""Kodak moment\""""-order a large cone for the kids, and keep the camera, and wet wipes handy!" 1
+This is my go-to distributer. They have a great selection and lots of hard to find brews. I haven't noticed that it's any more expensive than going elsewhere but honestly if I don't buy here then I'm buying six packs which as we all know are a huuugggge rip off. So any time I have a case of something I love I feel like I'm getting a bargain. The cold selection does suck so I try to plan ahead and have what I need already cold. Staff here are all very helpful- and will have recommendations if you ask. 1
+Love this beer distributor. They always have what I'm looking for. The workers are extremely nice and always willing to help. Best one I've seen by far. 1
+Went here with a gift card from the restaurant week photo competition. \n\nWe were one of two tables there and a bunch of staff showing up during the meal. \n\nOur waitress was good, but that couldn't save the food.\n\nThe meal started out with some what I guess used to be foccacia. I say used to be because it no longer represented anything other than long pieces of brick or bark very stale and tasteless.\n\nWe ordered the vegetable board which was probably the best thing we ordered with light and bright vegetables perfectly cooked and paired with two delicious sauces. \n\nThen we ordered the octopus which was fine, but very cold and the octopus had little to no flavor, being overwhelmed by the citrus in the dish. \n\nThe tuscan wings were ok, but they were really ordered for my husband who seemed to enjoy them. \n\nFinally the diver scallops. This dish was indeible. The scallops were very overcooked and the pea puree was so minty I was unable to eat it. We sent it back and they did take off half of the price (weren't expecting anything just didn't want to eat it). \n\nAfter that we decided against dessert and left. I probably will not return. 0
+I went there today! The cut was terrible! I have an awful experience. They lady that cut my hair was nice but she wanted to leave early so she made a disaster in my head! 0
+"As a chinese american college student from NYC who got stuck in Pittsburgh with its useless public transportation (circa 1998), I desperately missed home-style Chinese food for the better part of my first two years here. Things turned around for me once I got a car (or made friends with cars), but I was seriously hurting for a while.\n\nTasty was one of the places we found. Back in the day, it was owned and ran by a typical restaurant-owning Chinese family. They had the works - pushy lao ban niang (boss lady), chef slash dad, and, during school off-hours, junior high school daughter manning the cashier. If they were in NYC, they'd only be missing an ami.... a bus boy. The food was pretty good, and if you order in Chinese, the lao ban niang hooked you up with extras because \""""your parents teach you good to talk Chineees\"""". \n\nI'm pretty sure Tasty is under new ownership now. The food isn't as good as it was, but the restaurant still gives off the home-style look and feel. It's a small restaurant with enough seating for about 25-30 patrons. Cheap tables, cheap seats; after all, restaurant extras are just a waste of money. The customers should come back for the food, this *is* a restaurant.\n\nThe new waitress is not friendly, but she gets the job done. The food is still good - so if you're craving a home cooked meal, you'll be somewhat satisfied here. Don't expect grandma's cooking, though. Order the vegetables, the mapo tofu is good, beef/chicken chow fun, etc. They have a lot of other staple items on the menu too. Don't get the salted pork chops - save that craving for Orient Kitchen. Try things, and share your thoughts.\n\nTasty - it's more than your neighborhood take out joint.\n\n- written by a former junior high school daughter cashier" 1
+This shelter is fantastic and has generally very good, friendly people on staff. The cats and dogs appear to be treated at least as well as one might expect.\n\nWhen I adopted one of my cats at this establishment, I had to return the next day to have her spayed. They did it for free, which was great, but the reason they don't get five stars is that the desk clerk completely forgot about my cat and me, and she left us waiting as she chatted on her cell phone with a friend: she only remembered about us as she was walking out for a smoke and saw us sitting in the lobby. 1
+"Our cat recently came down with some health issues that we could not afford to address. He was in pain and we decided the humane thing was to put him to sleep. We went to the ARL and asked the receptionist there if we had any other options available to us. \""""Well basically the only thing you can do is sign him over for euthanasia\"""" she said in the most uncaring, apathetic voice possible. We were heartbroken of course. \""""Go wait by that door and someone will meet you.\"""" After a few minutes another woman came out and took the carrier. \""""I'll bring your carrier back out in a minute.\"""" We said no, that's okay, keep the carrier. She said okay and took our cat to the back. And that was it. No kind words, no sympathetic gestures, no \""""Would you like a moment before I take him?\"""" No \""""I'm sorry.\"""" Nothing. For us this was one of the worst days of our lives but nobody at the ARL seemed to care, or at least have been trained to pretend to care, one bit. \n\nThey get a couple stars for offering a necessary service. But other than that, this place will only be associated with making a terrible day that much worse with their lack of caring or empathy." 0
+Yes! Awesome soy cap, scone, and atmosphere. Nice place to hang out & read, and free WiFi with no login procedure. 1
+The people who work here are very rude. I have gone back a few times thinking it may have just been the person working that day was just a rude person, but no it happen every time. I am not a young hip person and felt very out of place there. It is like you are walking into someone's house and bothering them. The people working behind the counter act like you are interfering with there conversation. Plus it is very dirty. Perhaps the people working there should try cleaning the place instead of talking to each other. I will not go back again. 0
+I've been here quite a few times, and I always try to like it cause theres a lack of good sports bars near Pitt. They have a ton of nice HDTVs.\n\nEverytime I go, there is always a weird taste to one (or more) of the beers that I get. I was just there for the Pitt/Oakland game and got a Redhook. I drink this beer regularly, and something was wrong with the beer. Its definitely hard to describe, but something is always off (others in my party notice it too).\n\nThe food is hit or miss. I got the French onion soup last time. It was good. Nothing ground breaking, but solid soup. I've had the pork nachos and they were blah. 0
+The location is convenient but I was not a fan of the food. I had shrimp and Chinese veggies and crab Rangoon. They cut the veggies way too big and the sauce was bland. I won't go back for food but the crab Rangoon was ok. They didn't give any sauce. You have to ask for it. That sucks. 0
+I cannot sing Tim Walter's praises loud enough.\n\nI have taken my car to him for about 5 years, and I always leave with a new experience attesting to his awesomeness. If you think you might have something wrong with your car that you're not sure what it is, you can just stop by, and he'll usually take a break from what he's working on to get in your car with you and drive for a little bit and then give you his opinion. Then, when he diagnoses your car, he'll explain it to you like you're not an idiot, and he'll make sure you understand what's going on. He's incredibly honest and cares about his customers. For instance, once I had a tire that needed to be replaced but he didn't have it in stock. He told me how much it would cost to have the tire ordered and how long it would take to come in, then he called another shop to see if they had it and asked how much they were charging for it, and he sent me there because it would be cheaper and faster for me than having him order it. The price difference was like ten bucks, so I had him do it because it wasn't an emergency and I'd rather give him my business. He's awesome. 1
+The first time I came here, I waited in line for 20 minutes. When it was my turn, I realized I left my wallet in the car. It hurt so bad, I didn't come back for a year.\n\nI can walk to this place from my house- which is dangerous because those biscuits are just OH SO DREAMY. I can't describe them. Just get some.\n\nDo I feel guilty about noshing on fabulous Strawberry Napoleons and Jewish Pizza (kind of like a modified, yet TOTALLY delicious fruitcake bar) at 10:15am? Hecks, naw... But they do have quiche and some other breakfast-y items for those who prefer a more traditional approach to your stomach's opening ceremony.\n\nJust go early :) They open at 10 on Saturdays. And bring cash...it's easier that way. 1
+I'm a creature of habit--I've been getting a savory and sweet item each time I'm around the neighborhood. White lily cake is divine! Quiches always tasty. Macarons are alittle too sweet. I wish the cake slices weren't $4/pop. Otherwise, would be a regular here. 1
+I don't know, maybe I'm not clear on the concept of Whole Foods. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really wrong with shopping at Whole Foods. Whole Foods does have wonderful merchandise, but...\n\nI have found that I can buy a lot of the same organic things and environmentally safe cleaners at Giant Eagle for less.\n\nThier wine and beer selection, supposedly quite remarkable in other states, well remember, this is Pennsylvania. You can't buy those things at the grocery store. \n\nI can get just as good quality meat and produce in the Strip District. Sometimes, even better quality.\n\nI guess the benefit of Whole Foods is that you can find a lot under one roof and don't have to spend a lot of time and gas going to different stores. I'm not slamming Whole Foods at all, but I actually like Trader Joe's better. 0
+"We decided to give brunch a try for our first visit to Casbah. We were surprised by the huge tent covering the \""""outdoor\"""" dining area. We opted for an inside table, the interior is somewhat small the tables are close together. For brunch, you are served your choice of drink, appetizer and entree. \n\nFor our drinks, BJ had a Bloody Mary and I had a Bellini. We were served a basket of yummie bread and mini muffins. For appetizers, we got a Three Sisters Farms mesclun greens and smoked salmon and truffled potato cake. Very good. For entrees we selected a jumbo lump crab & tomato omelet and the NY strip steak. Very relaxing and tasty meal." 1
+When scoping around online for a good NYE dinner destination for my husband and me, Casbah's prix fixe menu really jumped off the page! Since the Big Burrito group is so popular, I was happy to get reservations, especially since a lot of times were already booked.\n\nThe hubby and I arrived a few minutes early for dinner. I had planned additional time to park and was delightfully reminded that Big Burrito restaurants have free valet parking -- so great, especially with slushy snow on the ground! Even though we were a few minutes early, the hostess took our coats and seated us immediately. \n\nService was extremely attentive from start to finish. Waters were re-filled quickly. Bread was brought to the table almost immediately and we were offered another basket as soon as we finished the first. The bread came with a delicious spread - was it goat cheese? - that I just couldn't stop eating. Silverware whisked away with each course was promptly replaced.\n\nWe ordered both the land and sea courses to share so we could try the entire NYE prix fixe menu. None of the eight dishes disappointed! The first courses were Sea Scallops & Octopus and Duck Confit. The sea scallop was perfectly cooked, the octopus - thought not my cup of tea! - was also well cooked, and the balsamic flavor in the dish was very tasty. I absolutely loved the duck confit dish. It was served with mustard greens and fruit with a to-die-for dressing - a delicious combination!\n\nThe second courses were Potato Gnocchi and Mushroom Tortelloni. The gnocchi was served with lobster, which was a unique but nice paring. Though a strongly flavored dish, the tortelloni was delicious, and I enjoyed another unique paring, tortelloni with chunks of beef short rib.\n\nLake Ontario Walleye and Roasted Veal Strip Loin were the third courses. Both were cooked to perfection. The walleye's skin was perfectly crispy, and the veal strip loin was cooked medium well but was still deliciously juicy and tender. However, a component of each dish was disappointing -- a mustard flavor in the walleye and pickled mustard seeds covering the veal. I really can't hold this against Casbah though. I'm just not a fan of mustard!\n\nFinally, the desserts was fantastic! The Chocolate Ganache Tart was the ending of the sea courses. The chocolate was strong, even a little bitter, and was served with a little champagne strawberry compote. I grew more accustomed to the bitterness with each bite, and it was the perfect ending to three courses filled with fish. A Caramel Macaroon completed the land courses. The macaroon was delicious and served with a little apple sorbet and caramel sauce.\n\nOur experience at Casbah was spectacular! Based on this experience, I debated giving the restaurant five stars... but decided to wait until I returned a second time. And I can't wait to return! 1
+Overpriced, salty and overrated!!! Why this place is so popular I will never understand. 0
+Every time I have been to Casbah for lunch, brunch, or dinner, the food has been great and the service has been impeccable. Sure, I've had more exceptionally delicious and unique meals in Pittsburgh, but Casbah has Consistent Awesomeness down pat. Just get a reservation ahead of time. Also, the desserts are mandatory! \n\nThe duck confit gnocchi is smashing-- it's a nice balance of slightly sweet and very savory--and my favorite is probably the Casbah Double-Cut Pork Chop: super-yum comfort food. The short rib ravioli is some pot-roasty Goodness, and the long island duck is another great choice. \n\nA nice surprise here are the great happy hour specials at the bar. Try the Boyd & Blair cocktail and the sangria. 1
+My girlfriend and I went to Casbah for the first time recently and we both enjoyed our experience.\n\nThe atmosphere is dressy, but the restaurant isn't so formal that it feels stuffy or uncomfortable, which is a welcome change compared to most classy restaurants. The environment was relaxed, and it was easy to have a quiet conversation throughout the meal. As for the meal itself, we had a reservation and were promptly seated when we showed up.\n\nOur waiter was courteous and provided good, fast service without being overbearing or constantly hovering, which was quite nice. For an appetizer, we ordered the cheese tray which was tasty as well as fun and unique.\n\nFollowing the cheese tray, I dined on the cioppino while my girlfriend had the casereccia. Both dishes were tasty and our seafood was skillfully cooked, particularly the sea bass in my dish which was delicious.\n\nI'd recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to celebrate an occasion or have some good, out of the ordinary food. 1
+I am not a vegan and went there to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere. I must say the hipster 'tude of the place was intimidating at first, but it's super friendly and retro-feeling. Servers were fairly friendly. We had some great lattes and chai teas and chatted for a long time without being bothered. Didn't try the food, but there were lots of vegeterian and vegan options. 1
+This Valentines Day I ordered a pizza for my boyfriend and asked that they make a heart on it out of green peppers. The pizza was great, the heart was perfect, and he loved it! 1
+It seems like every other time I take my pets to Point Breeze there is an unnecessary frustration. From being berating for using their online prescription program to being misquoted prices substantially to poor customer service I just keep hoping each time will be better. Although I know they love animals I suspect they love money more. Dr. Caroline. Simard is an excellent vet, but my last two visits have been pushed to other vets whose bedside manner is atrocious. I'm a 40 year-old who has been taking my pets to vets since childhood and I don't understand why each visit leaves a sour taste in my mouth. 0
+Refused to take my cat, which had passed away, for cremation cause I had not been to the clinic previously. IMHO that's ridiculous. I will not recommended anyone to ever come here. 0
+My partner and I were visiting my family in Pittsburgh we live in San Diego. my partner was born and raised in Portugal. My mom heard about this resaurant and was excited to take my partner and I to a Portuguese restaurant in Pittsburgh. We went, looked at the menu and did not find anything Portuguese on the menu. Why does this restaurant promote itself as Portuguese, fly the Portuguese flag and not have ANY Portuguese dishes. We left. 0
+"What a gem of a place in Shadyside. It s places like this that makes me miss living there. Food was outstanding! Because it was our first time, we wanted to do a little bit of this and that. 2 appetizers, Becky s salad and the special of the eve: smoked salmon on crostini with creme fresh, a clam dish, forgot name, with the best tomatoe-white wine, I could have drunk from the bowl, broth; Becky s salad (the lemon dressing was out of this world delicious--again, could have drunk it, good). I m usually not fan of walnut in my salad, but the crumbled goat cheese made me forget about my dislike of it, that I ate it happily. Good pairing. The special of the night, we opted for sharing the lamb shank with reduced red wine sauce and simple veggies. Small veggie selection by american standards--half russet potato, slither of zucchini, and a stem of green onion, but the star afterall was the lamb, and it was meduim perfect, just as I ordered! \n\""""Would you care for some dessert?\"""", Ramon, our waiter (he was fabulous!) asked. And so round 3 begins. Coffee, a chocolate mousse with whip cream, beauty and... their version of creme brulee. I thought it had a hint of peanut butter, but not sure. Regardless it was so, so divine.\nThis place was busy but we did not feel rushed, unlike most places. The service was great, the atmoshphere quaint; it s definitely a neighbourhood cafe-- alot of repeat clientele, from what I gathered. We shall return.\nFinally, on an end note. Cafe Zinho is BYOB, so bring your favourite bottle or magnum of vino. And they only take cash or personal check, but they do have an ATM." 1
+"And so....the search for a new hair salon continues. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, the cut was a good cut. The salon itself was clean and stylish. The owner, welcoming and friendly. \n\nNow what went wrong. The cut was good, but it certainly wasn't what I expected from a salon with the reputation of Izzazu. I wasn't bowled over by my stylist's professionalism either. Don't diss my previous stylist....she rocked....you don't do yourself any favors by knocking someone else. (And come on, I was WAAAYYYY overdue for a cut since I've been driving to Cleveland for a style.) That being said, for $55 (and saving big bucks on gas, tolls, lunch and shopping) the cut was still a deal. But, when I started to sign the charge slip, it said $65, not $55. \""""But,\"""" I said, \""""the website said it was $55 for a Master stylist.\"""" \""""Oh,\"""" the chick at the counter said, \""""that's for Men's cuts.\"""" Silly me. \n\nSo when I got back to the office, I went online and checked. Nope, it said $55 for a Master Stylist WOMEN's haircut. Hmmmmm. So I called. The chick at the counter now said, \""""Oh, our stylist's charge whatever they feel the cut SHOULD be.\"""" What?????? So I quoted the prices to her from the Izzazu website. She changed her tune again. \""""Oh, well.....I'll refund you $10 if you give me your credit card number.\"""" Didn't she have my slip with the card number? \""""Sorry, I don't give my credit card number over the phone.\"""" \""""Or I can send you a gift certificate.\"""" \""""Nope,\"""" I said through clenched teeth, \""""I won't be coming back.\""""\n\nIt wasn't the cut. It was the bait and switch. I'd gladly have paid it had they been up front and above-board ahead of time. As Judge Judy says, \""""Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.\"""" \n\nThe search goes on. Or I'll be back in Cleveland in the spring for the next cut!\n\nP. S. One amusing side note: I checked in at Izzazu when I arrived. Turns out, I'm the Duchess! The Duchess is displeased." 0
+Page's is a Pittsburgh icon. The ice cream is good, the selection is vast, and the price is right. They have so many different things to try, it's nearly impossible to choose. I'm a big fan of the cookie sundae, brownie sundae, and cinnamon roll sundae. The options at this place are pretty much endless. But sometimes a regular soft serve sugar cone is the way to go. It's better than Dairy Queen, AND you support a local business by going here. What more could you ask for. \n\nI don't know if I would say that Page's has particularly superior soft serve, but it's the experience and variety that makes this a four star place. I do think the ice cream is better than somewhere like Dairy Queen, but not by much. What makes Page's special is wide variety of options and soft serve flavors. It's also the nostalgia that goes along with it. It's a business that hasn't changed much in it's lifetime, and that's what most people like about it. You can count on Page's to be there every March-October. They're going to offer the same treats you loved as a kid for your whole lifetime. It represents the change of the seasons and brings back memories for people. It means a lot more to people than just a summertime ice cream stop. \n\nFor those who have never been there, there is no interior so you'll have to eat in your car or standing outside. I prefer to open the back of my SUV, sit there and enjoy the night while I eat my ice cream. The parking lot is hectic and downright scary sometimes. I typically avoid this place on busy nights just for that reason. \n\nBeware, they only accept cash. But there is an ATM on site! 1
+"The first time I went here was with a group - we had reserved the entire restaurant for a retirement party. I had a horrible experience. Vowed never to go back! At that time, I even had a terrible interaction with the owner.\n\nThis time I was invited with a couple of girlfriends because they love it. Decided to try again since it was more about the \""""get together\"""" than the food/location.\n\nThis time, overpriced food and bad service. Overall, it was not anything out of the ordinary and not worth the price. I had the veal speciality. Large portion, but ok. Staff was not very attentive for the small amount of customers present.\n\nI am a Pittsburgh native. This is a bad neighborhood. \n\nI am NOT interested in ever going back!" 0
+"Our experience not so great. We have mortgage as well as basic free checking and savings with Dollar in Squirrel Hill. Mortgage application process was brutal. Starting with the advertised rate of 2.85% being suddenly not available when we decided to lock it in; got 3.01%. Automatic deduction of mortgage payment was required to secure this rate and it came out of the required Dollar checking account on the first business day of the month. Free checking is free ... until. Beware of Funds Availability policy. We deposit a check monthly at the end of the month. In August, the end of the month was a weekend and Labor Day was on September 1. So our check did not get deposited until 9/2. Mortgage payment hit on 9/2. It was paid, but we were charged $36 insufficient funds due solely to Funds Availability Policy. After doing this first, Dollar then merrily hits us with two more $36 charges on smaller checks that would have cleared had they been processed before the mortgage payment. Had we NOT been required to submit to automatic deduction of mortgage, according to our monthly statement, we had at least 10 days grace to make the payment, so Dollar's requirements and policies trapped us into this situation. Moreover, there was over $3000 in the associated savings account that was ignored. I called to protest, and one of the $36 fees was waived. Then I was offered the \""""deal\"""" of overdraft protection from the savings account for an annual fee plus a $10 transaction fee should this situation ever arise again. Needless to say, I declined this deal and transferred the savings to the checking account where it sits until I find another bank and then fire Dollar." 0
+"I recently bought my first motorcycle (a 2001 KTM Duke II) and found Bohn's when searching online for KTM dealers. I went in with the intention of buying a jacket, helmet and gloves. Their store is pretty nice inside, and they have a good selection of gear (mostly dirt-oriented though). \n\nI wasn't quite sure what I wanted, so I asked a lady for some assistance in picking out a helmet. She was helpful, and recommended a jacket that would be usable in different types of weather. However, a friend who was with me said he had a different type of jacket (which they also sold), and she commented that the \""""hated\"""" that jacket and that the liner was \""""nothing more than a glorified garbage bag.\"""" Ok...\n\nWe also talked to a guy at the register about a '96 KTM 300 MXC that my friend just bought, and asked a simple question about a clutch cable. The guy seemed totally disinterested and clueless, and I'm not really sure if he even knew what a clutch was. He ended the conversation by saying that my friend should just throw his bike away because it was so old. What!?\n\nEven after that, I still bought a jacket from them and ordered a helmet I liked that they had assured me would be in later that week. I then got a call from them a few days later saying that the helmet was no longer available, but that I could pick another style. I then just ordered the helmet online and went back the next day to get a refund.\n\nI wanted to like this place, but between the thinly-veiled insults and seemingly clueless repair staff, I don't think I'll ever return. Their prices and selection are pretty decent, so if you are in the area and know what you want, it might be OK to stop by and pick something up. If you have any alternative, though, I would avoid this place." 0
+Fun bar, and instead of typical bar food they lean towards Greek dishes. The blue grass jam on Wednesdays is a lot of fun and not too loud to still enjoy a conversation. Decent beer prices, pretty good selection. 1
+"Despite living in PIttsburgh for most of my life, I've somehow managed to never eat at Max's Allegheny Tavern until recently. \n\nMy initial impression of the restaurant was positive - the place had an old neighborhood feel to it, a small crowd was drinking at the end of the antique hardwood bar, and the German murals on the walls made me crave an icy-cold German lager with a stout head of foam. I thought about how well German potato salad would taste with that beer. So I grabbed a seat at the bar and eagerly awaited the first taste of my beer.\n\nAnd I waited...and waited...and waited some more - for over 15 minutes before someone came around to take the order. Actually that isn't quite accurate. Two employees came around - one to the end of the bar, and one behind the bar directly opposite me. Both of them stared at me. Neither one greeted me or asked me what I would have like to order. I stared back, incredulously, and even made a \""""what's going on here\"""" palms-extended-upward-shoulder-shrug gesture. Neither one took the hint.\n\nFinally a third employee came around the bar and took my order. Great, I thought to myself, finally that beer. She served the beer in a Mason jar. WTF?!? Who serves imported German lager at a German restaurant in a freaking Mason jar? Max's does. The beer was devoid of its head, likely the result of a bad beer pour and/or a less than perfectly clean glass (an endemic problem with Pittsburgh restaurants, in my observation). I was sad. I quaffed my beer quickly in an attempt to salve my irritation and opened the menu.\n\nMy first impression of the menu can be summed as follows: \""""Uh-oh\"""". The menu is huge with a number of \""""slow-food\"""" stews and braises. The restaurant is more than half-empty. How can a restaurant prepare such a large number of menu items, including more than a few labor-intensive dishes, freshly every day and still stay in business when the place isn't even half-full? Answer: They can't. The food isn't fresh.\n\nI ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. I love properly prepared Wiener Schnitzel. Made with fresh butterflied veal breast, slightly pounded and seasoned, well-coated in fresh bread crumbs, and pan-fried in clarified butter until golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside, Wiener Schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. \n\nSadly, Max's Wiener Schnitzel had nothing to do with properly prepared Schnitzel. The veal was super-thin, had a texture that strongly suggested it had been mechanically processed, and tasted as if it was pre-breaded and frozen. It wasn't pan fried either. The breaded, frozen, puck was simply dropped into a fryolater - where the breading puffed out and fell off of the meat in places (which doesn't happen when the cutlet is resting against the cooking surface under its own weight as when the dish is properly pan-fried). The edges of the sad Schnitzel had curled up and it looked a horrible mess on the plate. Curly Schnitzel?!? My stomach dropped.\n\nMy sides, German potato salad and braised red cabbage, were equally awful. The German potato salad had an unnatural glossy sheen - the kind that typically comes from bottled sauces that contain high fructose corn syrup. The \""""bacon\"""" in the dressing was nothing more than tiny flecks of some sort of processed, possibly faux, \""""meat\"""". The potatoes were suspiciously uniform in thickness and roundness - exactly the homogeneity that is found in pre-peeled, pre-sliced, vacuum-sealed processed potatoes. It was a gluey, sickly sweet, mess. I didn't have more than a bite or two. The braised red cabbage didn't taste fresh - it tasted like it had been sitting in a steam table for a day or two and my order was its last chance to be eaten. \n\nMax's Allegheny Tavern bills itself on their web site as, \""""The Best in German Fare. The Best in Service\"""".\n\nThat's total bullshit. It's awful - both for service and fare.\n\nIf you want good, authentic, German fare (in which the Schnitzel is properly pan-fried to order and delicious), join the Teutonia Mannerchor down the street. \n\nI'll never return." 0
+First time customer today. It is truly a dive but the sandwiches are great. Large portions, fresh bread and cheap... 1
+I went to a Bob Marley laser show as a 'favor' for my husband... the lasers were really cool. I would not recommend them if you are prone to migraines, or have a neuro disorder, such as seizures.\nI think if the music was more my taste, it would have been awesome. 1
+Love this place! I was visiting Pittsburgh from Houston and we decided to finish off our visit with this museum - or should I say museums. Coming from Houston where we have some pretty good museums, this was a pleasant surprise - really cheap considering you get both Art and Natural History.\nThe dinosaur exhibit was so interesting and educational. The gem and mineral exhibit was huge. And the art museum had a surprisingly awesome collection - I was thrilled to see a couple Van Goghs, Monets, Cezannes, etc.\nThe only exhibit I didn't much care for was the temporary art exhbit - some contemporary craziness that involved body parts dangling from the ceiling.. at least it gave us something to talk about.\nAll in all I did not spend nearly as much time here as I could have and would have liked. I highly recommend this for anyone visiting Pittsburgh. 1
+Been there three times and each time it got better. Most recent dinner was with a party of 14. A large crowd for a smal place but they made it work. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meal. The lobster ravioli & salmon specials were top notch. The service was even better than the food if that is possible. Best restaurant in the burgh & it's BYOB to boot. Make sure you have reservations. 1
+"The store reeks of rotting fish, the security guards watch you like a hawk and the food selection is the worse I've seen in any Giant Eagle in the city.\n\nOne plus if you must shop here there are plenty of jitney drivers waiting for you to come out to offer you a ride. That can be a big help if you are like me and don't have a car. \""""Need a car\"""" haha some things about living in the hood just never change. \n\nWith this being the closet G E to Downtown and PNC Park and Heinz field I would think they would renovate but it's been years and still no change." 0
+I really wasn't thrilled with our meal here. The service was fine, although a bit slow for a not-so-busy Wednesday night. We started with the breaded zucchini, which was about 90% breading, 10% zucchini. The breading was much too heavy and you could barely taste the vegetable.\n\nI had the parmesan crusted chicken with pasta, which seemed to be coated in the same breading they used on the zucchini, still too heavy and altogether flavorless. The chicken was cooked perfectly though, it just needed some spices and salt and pepper for goodness sake. The pasta was cooked well and the sauce was fine though. My husband was not thrilled with his pasta primavera, which was, strangely enough, very spicy (though the server did warn us about this beforehand, to her credit) and again, not much flavor and many of the veggies not cooked thoroughly. 0
+Seattle may have just won the 2014 Super Bowl, but the Steelers still rock with six rings, Baby!!! Just stating what all Steeler fans know: a Steel Dynasty is still unmatched no matter what team claims the title of current Super Bowl Champs.. Go Steelers!!! 1
+"Okay so I tried this place twice before writing a review to give them a fair shot. Unfortunately, the second visit wasn't any better.\n\nI will start with the good. Service is pretty good.\n\nThe place smells of smoke. Why? Because you can smoke in the bar and there is an opening from the bar into the restaurant. This has to be a violation of the no smoking in dining areas in Pittsburgh. Gross. \n\nThe floor (carpeted) is so old that it is sticky and worn down. Walking on it with shoes on disgusted me. The walls have wall paper torn off throughout the place. Please, remodel! At least make me feel like the place is clean. If I feel like it is dirty in the dining hall, I can't imagine it's clean in the kitchen.\n\nNow for the food. I am pretty picky about seafood. It needs to be fresh and cooked correctly. Don't get the Salmon or Tuna Steak. Tuna and Salmon should be easy to get right if you just season and cook it properly. Both tasted very fishy to me. Salmon that tastes overly fishy, to me, screams \""""this fish is not fresh\"""". Mashed potatoes are not made from real potatoes. Don't get them unless you are looking to eat boxed potatoes. I get it, you wanna have a mom and pop shop. But to do that you need to have great food.\n\nOverall, I just don't think this place is good, and don't want to go back." 0
+Review #200\n\nI got hooked on this bakery while living in Brighton Heights. Now, when I drive past, I HAVE to stop. I think this one is so much better than the sister store in West View. I don't know why; I just like it better.\n\nThe sweetest ladies run this local bakery, and they always serve with a smile. It's usually pretty fast too! And they're CHEAP. Doughnuts and giant muffins for $.65. Cookies of all shapes and sizes are delicious and cheap as well. It makes me so happy. Some favorites:\n\nAll of the doughnuts: Raised or cake, cream or jelly, chocolate or vanilla, they're ALL SO GOOD. I wish I could stop and say no. But I just can't. The selection here doesn't go too fast. I can usually still get one around lunch time, but if you want options, go early.\n\nLemon Poppyseed Muffin: They run out quick, but they're so yummy! It usually triumphs over the doughnuts.\n\nThumbprint cookies: Maybe I just love the cookie, but I really like them here too!\n\nIs the cliental a little special sometimes? You bet. Are the hours old fashioned early to open and early to close? Yup. But I just view it as absence makes the heart grow fonder.... :) 1
+"This was my second visit and alas, my last. \n\nOur first visit was at lunch and it was just OK. We weren't blown away nor were we impressed. But I will always opt to support a local Mom & Pop shop if all things are equal. This last visit was the pits.\n\nIt was 5:30pm on a Saturday night. We were one of two tables. This is usually an indication of something fishy (excuse the pun.) Appetizer was edamame. It was overcooked and left uneaten. I am not the adventurous sushi order-er; I had California rolls and spicy tuna. The tuna rolls were mostly spicy sauce then fish, very mayonnaise-y and unsatisfying. As for my CA rolls, the avocado was all brown! Not just the parts on the top (because I checked!) all the way through. When I brought it to the staff's attention her response was \""""Oh, yea. Avocado is like banana. They get brown very easily and we cut that yesterday.\"""" WHAT?!? They did bring me another batch (that was part brown, part green) but it was too late. This was my first sushi restaurant EVER that we left half the rolls on the plate uneaten. Since we were all still hungry, my daughter picked up the table tent listing all the desserts. Yuck! Filthy. Not wiped down in a long while or perhaps ever. When I set it back is when I noticed the wall also needed a good wipe down. Needless to say, we skipped dessert. \n\nOur first visit deserved a 2.5 but this visit was a 1." 0
+BED BUGS!!! Horrible place! DO NOT STAY HERE!! Stayed here for a wedding we attended. Woke up in the middle of the night with bites all over my legs, arms, and back. We flip a pillow over and there it was. BED BUGS. We had to cut our trip short. The man at the front desk apologized and gave us the managers name and number and told us to call back later that morning. We have been calling since 8/10 and have yet to receive a call back. Such disrespect. We risk bringing back bed bugs and spending hundreds on extermination fees and no has the decency to call back. 0
+I had not been to Betos in many many years. Boy has the place grown up. Still the same pizza that you will either love or hate.\n\nThe Pizza here has the chesse and topings put on after they cook it so it melts some while you eat it. Tastes really good. \n\nI also has the apetizer sampler which was a lot of food for two people.\n\n\nWas not to crowded, but full Saturday at lunch.\n\nHighly recommended. 1
+A different style (love or hate) pizza. A square cut thicker crust with cold shredded cheese on top. It's different enough that it is a good chance of pace to your standard pie. 1
+Great shop! Watched them make their waffle comes right in the shop and they are delish!\n\nTried the salted caramel and was surprised to find little chocolate covered caramels inside! Yum! 1
+I will never forget Campiti's. As a youngster growing up playing on Potomac Avenue and Dormont. My favorite pizza was and still is Campiti's. I have not found an equal in the 18 years I have been in CA. The hoagies were pretty damn good too. 1
+Agree with chaitiyana. This place is pretty bad. The food isn't fresh. They have a Buffet even for dinner. I stayed at Days Inn for 2wks here and was forced to eat here a few times. The mango lassi was good, the naans (when fresh) were good, but mostly it all stunk. 0
+got the buffet pizza was good they also give you free soup to . 1
+I had a positive experience with this shop. I needed something framed at the last minute, and within extremely precise parameters (that weren't easy to abide by), and they not only got the work done correctly and on time, but at a reasonable price. \n\nThe staff is a little gruff, but not at all unfriendly, and I am happy to have found a local shop that I will return to. 1
+Cons:\n* Very cramped space, aisles are so narrow that you have to carry your case sideways.\n* Only a few items were priced with signs hanging above them.\n* No shopping carts.\n\nPros:\n* Decent selection\n* Chilled section 0
+I lived in Pittsburgh for four years and have never been to D's, but I visited recently and went with some friends. What lured me was the promise of veggie dogs and burgers, and I was not let down. I got two hot dogs--a Chicago and a mac and cheese. Really, really good. My boyfriend ordered the Red Alert dog (his was meat) and his face basically melted off, but he insisted he loved it. Then he said the spices may or may not have traveled to his tear ducts, but to each his own. He had a great time. My two friends also got the mac and cheese veggie dog and loved it. \nThe beer cave is awesome. \nI'd love to give D's five stars, but like a couple of people mentioned, the service is lacking. Everyone is friendly, but I had to walk around and find our server so I could pay, and then find him again when he didn't return. It took us a while to get water refills, too. The dining area and the bar are separated, and it seems like the servers congregate in one place and leave the other vacant at any given time. Very nice people though. 1
+Something different here.\n\nFood, schmood, go there and drink the beers from the beer cave. I don't think you have to wait for the server to open your beer, they'll notice and charge your accordingly. It's all walk in and self service beer, why don't more places do that?!\n\nMike 1
+It's got it's ups and downs. It's got a reasonably attractive interior, antique tin ceilings, a broad selection of dozens of beers and a tasty looking menu featuring daily specials. So why my low score? D's at the other end of the block puts their beer collection to shame offering 1000 beers, Both times I've eaten here the wait to be served has been extremely slow (at least 30 minutes and up) the prices are a bit high ($10-$15 for a lunch entree) and most importantly the food is in general heavy and bland. This is not a terrible place, but with so many delicious spots nearby in regent square like the green mango, map room, d's and the square cafe you should keep on walking. That said, if you wanted a quiet spot to grab a beer with a friend, you could definitely do worse, but skip the boring food. 0
+Food is delicious and staff is very prompt. \n\nThe one thing I absolutely love about this restaurant is how clean the bathroom is!!! I was completely stunned and amazed when I walked in. 1
+I got two pairs of shoes fixed here recently and I was very pleased with the work done and the cost. It is a great little business to have in the neighborhood! \nMake sure you call and check their hours... Saturdays are probably your best bet. 1
+"BEST SUBS EVER. Seriously. We saw this on \""""PA n'at with Dave and Dave\"""" and it looks awesome. We took the drive to Swissvale and got us a \""""Battleship\"""" and it was literally 3 feet long, just the right amount of veggies and meat and delicious. It was 2 meals worth of food (for two people). Even better the next day. And the best part was that it was under 13 bucks. \n\nIt's great, fast food. I can't wait to bring friends there to enjoy their selection of 40s along with a Battleship." 1
+This place is okay. The waiter was horrible and barely checked on us. The food was also not too good. It was very bland and didn't have a lot of taste to it. I will not be coming back. 0
+The worst pulled pork sandwich I have ever had. Their watermelon mixed drink was very good though. I won't be returning. 0
+Being born and raised into an all Italian family, I'm pretty darn picky about my pastas and gravy (tomato sauce for the unknowing). My great grandmother's sauce was the first I remember, she never opened a can to make her sauces, always using tomatoes she canned herself in mason jars. She simmered her sauces until every seed melted away. My mother's sauce was a bit more thicker, using puree and paste as a base, later adding whole peeled tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil. Her sauce cooks down to a velvety pasta sauce that should be jarred and sold on super market shelves.\n\nSorry on to my review of Olive Garden. seriously? Really? No! I will admit it's good in a fit of really, REALLY needing a pasta fix, or if you want to eat breadstick and salad. But the sauces are overly rich, and I don't mean the tomato sauces. I mean the sauces they put over the pasta with chicken, beef or fish. And, let me be real Italian here, pasta is NEVER the main meal in an Italian supper, Pasta is normally the first course and NEVER served with meat, including MEATBALLS. Thats as American as fortune cookies. after pasta, comes the protein, that includes meatballs, then finally salad.\n\nOkay, I'm done being a snooty Italian who looks down upon Olive Garden, I got out all my frustrations on you, my readers. But seriously, if you want good Italian food, hit up a REALLY good neighborhood, family owned Italian restaurant. The service is better, it will be cheaper and it won't go to a big conglomerate who over charges on a plate of pasta, which is one of the cheapest food you can serve. Oh, two stars for a pretty good bowl of Pasta Fazoo (pasta and beans). 0
+Great bagels, sandwiches, soup, and coffee!\nMy favorites are the veg-out bagel sandwich, the bagel dog on onion, and their sour cream potato salad is so good too.\nIf you like all beef hotdogs, you should try the bagel dog. They wrap bagel around the dog. When they heat it up, the juice soaks into that chewy bagel and it is heaven. Mmm. 1
+There is serious separation anxiety when you have to leave your stylist, with whom you have established a bond, and maybe even spilled serious personal information to. \n\nHaving moved from the south, I had to leave a woman I loved and strike out into all new territory. It was the end of a 2 year relationship, and I wasn't prepared to see just any old body after that. \n\nThen I found Nicolette at MCN. She's amazing and chill and friendly and interesting and and AND she's great at her job. Also, the salon is beautiful and the stylists range in price, so if you are occasionally living from paycheck to paycheck (like me,) you can see Jenn or Kara and get a great cut without having to scrounge through your piggy bank for a little extra.\n\nHowever, if you don't like dogs, be aware that Josie, the bulldog, is frequently around and about. 1
+I booked a hair apt here after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, hoping I'd find a place to get my hair cut after moving to Pittsburgh from NJ. Maybe it was just the hairdresser I booked an appointment with, but I did not have a great experience. I'm a nurse who works mostly day shifts, and I value sleep over styling my hair in the morning. I tried to articulate that I wanted a hair cut that required minimal styling on my part. The hairdresser immediately shot me down, asking me how I expected to have my hair look nice if I wasn't willing to put work into it. She then berated me for not using styling products-- again, I'd rather sleep. \n\nNow, maybe a few people feel differently about their hair, but all I wanted was a cut that allowed for minimal styling on my part. I wasn't asking for some trendy 'do that needed 3 different products, a round brush, and a flat iron in order to re-create it. I ended up getting almost the same exact cut I had going in there (just an inch shorter). Oh, and she also told me the cut I had coming in wasn't entirely flattering because of it's blunt ends--- funny, I ended up with the same thing. \n\nThis experience has definitely made me decide never to go back, for $50 I expect a little bit better service and a little bit nicer treatment. Oh, and somewhere that isn't constantly pushing products. 0
+Very sloppy! No attention the polish is all over my fingers so disappointing and aggravating that now I'm going to have to pay more money else where to get them redone 0
+Hotel restaurant/bars are usually not known for being the best in town. So when I had the opportunity to eat and drink at SoHo recently, I can not say I was surprised that I found the cuisine to be on the uninspiring side. Is it terrible? No, but you know that better is out there. \n\nThe blackened chicken wrap was boring. The flavor was missing and the entire meal was just bland. Also, white tortillas just do not do it for me. Why does it seem that Pittsburgh wants to thrive on fatty, flavorless food?\n\nUpon ordering the caesar salad on New Year's Eve, I was told that the restaurant has no non- or low-fat dressing option...at all. However, I can order a salad with FRENCH FRIES on it. Seriously? The salad was fine, by the way, and is a large portion but knowing that tons of calories had to be consumed just to get a vegetable in me was disappointing.\n\nOn the bright side, the smoked turkey wrap, which comes with havarti cheese and cranberry sauce was ridiculously good. The turkey was juicy and melded perfectly with the cheese and cranberries. That I could eat again and it would fill me up all day.\n\nI also sampled the buffalo pierogies and really just found them to be the Mrs. T's ones with Frank's Hot Sauce on them. They were good, but uncreative considering the price ($8.99).\n\nThe drinks here are decently priced and pretty good. Friends I was with sampled a few of the drinks on the interesting cocktail menu and were happy with their choices...they were strong drinks. When my co-worker and I arrived though one night to dine here, we were not offered cocktail menus so I just stuck with wine until I was no longer in the mood for a cocktail. \n\nService on New Year's Eve was apathetic. Granted, the place was packed, but we had to wait for silverware and had our food and drinks pretty much thrown at us. Even when it slowed down we were barely paid attention to and were hardly treated with any amount of friendliness even though numerous drinks and food orders were made.\n\nThere are a ton of TVs here, so it is a great spot to watch a game. Even during busy times, there is a space for you but it will take a while to flag down a server to seat you if you want to sit. \n\nI think I would stop back here if I find myself at the Springhill Suites again, but I definitely would not go out of my way to dine here. Can't win 'em all, right? \n\nPro-tip: You can not access the restaurant from the hotel it is attached to (Springhill Suites) without a key and you can not leave the restaurant to get into the hotel without one. Want some good people watching? Sit and watch people try to get from one to the other without realizing you need a key. Ridiculous. Since you can access each of these places without a key from other doors, this does not make any sense. But, it is what it is so do not forget your key! 0
+DIDN'T EAT HERE...this review not about the food. We went on Friday night around 8pm, there seemed to be about 25% occupancy. The hostess asked us if we had a reservation, we didn't , and she told us that they were somewhat behind and that we would have to wait 20-30 minutes. WTF? We IMMEDIATELY left and frankly its not worth going back again. shame, the fish was good there. Crappy hostess for sure. 0
+I am sorry to have to give the Original Fish Market a 2 rating, I could of given it a 3-4 but the service was pretty sad! We sat down for lunch after checking into our hotel room. We waited too long for the waiter to initially great us, and there may have only been 5-10 diners in the entire restaurant, so this is the main reason for a 2, hopefully it's a rarity because the food was pretty good. I had the Cod sandwich , it was hot and tasty, probably one of the better fish sandwiches I've had. So it disappoints me to dole out a 2 but service is important! 0
+Very nice cheap quick bus service to airport. (28X). but i think i've found out what happens to all the old buses in Seattle, they are shipped to Pittsburgh, old polluting diesel buses seem to be the norm.\n\nthey also run the inclines, which are pretty cool if not old. 1
+"Port Authority (formerly known as PATransit, or \""""PAT\"""") operates a fairly extensive network of buses and (in the South Hills) light rail. Instead of running school buses, the school district gave high schoolers bus passes to get to class, and I have used the bus since 1997.\n\nI've had a great experience using the bus in Pittsburgh. I didn't get a driver's license until I was almost 19--the bus (\""""Miss Pat\""""--another nickname) and my bike got me everywhere I needed to go. There will inevitably be delays and problems, but that is common to all modes of transportation. The price is right (especially with a \""""free\"""" bus pass; students see below) and if you live and work in the city, you should consider making the bus your main means of commuting.\n\nThe system is largely built on the legacy of pre-World War II trolley lines, so the neighborhoods that were developed before 1950 are fairly well-served, while more recent developments can be harder to navigate by bus. The system just had a major overhaul (in spring 2010) but still travel many of the same routes.\n\nThe route numbering system is complicated, and there are many exceptions, but as a rule, the routes are numbered in a counter-clockwise fashion from downtown. The \""""oughts\"""" and 10's go north, the 20's and 30's go west, the 40's and 50's go south, and the 60's, 70's, 80's an 90's go east. Routes that are just letters are express or flyer routes, which may go on one of three \""""busways,\"""" transit-only highways that bypass traffic jams. The light rail (known as the \""""T\"""" or the trolley) serves southern city and suburban neighborhoods above ground, and has three underground stations downtown, with a major construction project underway to extend trains to the North Side, projected for completion in 2011.\n\nThe University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (among others) have agreements with the Port Authority to allow students, staff and faculty to use their university IDs as bus passes. Others can purchase passes at $75 per month or $20 per week, while a local one-way fare is $2.00. Port Authority is supposed to be rolling out a \""""smart card\"""" digital payment system (\u00e0 la WMATA's SmarTrip or London's Oyster) soon, but that remains in development.\n\nOne especially great value is the 28X, a route serving the Pittsburgh International Airport from Downtown and Oakland (the university district) via the West Busway. Fare, as of mid-2010, is $2.75, compared with taxis and other shuttles costing $30 or more. The 28X runs every half hour and takes around 35 minutes to get to the airport from downtown, or 15 minutes longer from Oakland.\n\nThe Port Authority's fare revenues cover only a fraction of its expenses, and the state and county's perennial budget problems have caused several funding crises in recent years." 1
+The store is small, but it carries specialties that are difficult to find in Pittsburgh. I was particularly excited to find middle eastern chili sauce and chocolate covered Turkish delights. 1
+Boy do I miss Primate Bros. I remember going there when the packing district was coming alive at 3 and 4 a.m. We were coming back from a night of being out 'n about with friends (this was in high school/college summers in the mid-70's). We would order wild concoction in sandwiches with french fries IN them. I liked the place so much I bought and wore proudly one of their T-shirts...but alas...left it with a native friend (she also liked it alot) in Koh Samui Thailand. 1
+Salami and cheese is so amazing. Best food in the city! 1
+"It wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't good. \n\nAs soon as we walked in the door the place was jammed back with people who were not interested in seating anyone or telling anyone they would be seated. On one side of the restaurant there were literally two girls working, and one of them was pregnant. You can imagine the chaos. I wanted to have this \""""Pittsburgh\"""" experience that I've heard so much about but honestly I was more than underwhelmed. \n\nAfter being seated, it took the waitress 10 minutes to get around to actually saying hello to us and in between that time a large group of people decided to squeeze in a booth behind our table making my friend having to get up every time a waitress or another person needed to squeeze back there.\n\nThe sandwich at best was mediocre. The coleslaw was a bit too vinegary for my tastes and became sickening after the first half of the sandwich. I needed a lot of ketchup to even finish the sandwich. Not to mention I got a nice souvenier of vinegary smelling hands afterwards. \n\nIf you're a tourist, go do it to say you had a colossal sandwich and lived the \""""Pittsburgh\"""" experience. Apart from that, I don't know why you'd return." 0
+a classic. nothing else to say 1
+"Clearly should have read a few reviews before going here. Whenever I go to these types of iconic regional dining establishments, I order the house specialty to best judge the place on its supposed merits. Since it was 11 in the morning, I chose not to order Primanti's #1 best seller, which the waitress told me was beer, but perhaps that would have made my experience better. As it was, I ordered the #2 best seller, the cheese steak. It was heinous. \n\nThink a grimy, mechanically separated Salisbury-style steak with a meager slice of provolone on sliced Italian bread served signature Primanti-style: with coleslaw, tomatoes, and fries.\n\nFirst, the steak was disgusting: terrible flavor (smelled and tasted like hippie armpit, which I'm not necessarily opposed to as long as it's not involved in something I'm trying to eat) with a gross, processed meat texture. Secondly, the fries easily overwhelmed the sandwich, with their old fryer grease taste. Additionally, the sandwich was unwieldy and threatening to fall apart at every turn--a trait I don't hold against decent-tasting sandwiches, but this lack of structural integrity just added insult to injury. \n\nMy dining partners were equally disgusted by their choices: corned beef and ham & cheese sandwiches, respectively. Easily the best part of the meal was the Smallman Street Fries, and those were equally lack-luster. The \""""bacon\"""" was simply bacon bits (oh, the humanity!), the chili was uninspired, and the cheese sauce and sour cream did little but soggy the fries. (Did I mention they tasted like old fryer grease?) \n\nI will never go back and I will immediately disregard the culinary opinions of anyone who thinks Primanti Bros. produces decent food." 0
+When there's this much hype about a place, it's hard to live up to, but they did a pretty damn good job. Maybe not the best sandwich I've ever had in my life, but if it was any random sandwich shop I'd happened to stumble into, it would definitely be five stars without a second thought.\n\nThe chili cheese fries were among the best I've ever had. I don't know what they do to them - it's not the chili that's particularly great, it's not the cheese that's particularly great, and it's not the fries that are particularly great. But somehow, putting them all together just turns it into unbeatable awesome.\n\nThe sandwich itself (I got the corned beef) was very good despite the fact that I hate coleslaw. But they don't mean the typical mayo-and-carrot-and-purple-onion coleslaw; they make it with vinegar and oil, so it's basically just like seasoned lettuce. They put a bit much of it on, which overwhelmed the rest of the ingredients at first, but just pull about half of the slaw off and you have a kick-ass sandwich. The hot sauce goes really well on it too. And for a pretty reasonable price, I might add. Normally, I'd expect it to be about twice as much with that kind of reputation and downtown location. 1
+I've heard all the hype and wanted to try it. Tonight was my second attempt here. First time, new girl on the grill apologized to me at 10 minutes, at 15 I walked. Not even an acknowledgement from the wait staff. Tonight, the waiter seemed mad that I didn't know what I wanted to order. After I explained that I'd never been there, he brought me a menu and then proceeded to ignore me for 10 minutes. I walked again. No more tries here. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? Haha. 0
+This place holds a nostalgic appeal for people born and raised in Pittsburgh who grew up eating here. If that experience is what your looking for, please visit. If you're looking for a tasty meal, go somewhere else. 5 stars for history, 0 for food quality and flavor. 0
+Awesome tortillas, awesome salsa, pretty good selection of Latin American food products (mostly Mexican, but lots of S./Central American and Caribbean). I'm spoiled from all the Hispanic grocery stores in Atlanta, but this is the best one I've found in the 'burgh. Prices are average for the Strip and Pittsburgh, but a little high for a Hispanic grocery store. 1
+Even a NYer was telling me to get tacos here, so I did. Pretty good. Loaded more than I'm used to. They make their own tortillas which is respectable. It's fun to watch people order tacos here, this is a real taste of Mexico, and it seemed new to half of them. Pittsburgh is a great town because the vendors aren't afraid to give the people something real - they even have tongue. \n\nThat chinese food truck across the street though.... it's good, but way Americanized. 1
+Yes, I went and had the tacos. YES, the lengua tacos. YES, I KNOW!!! They were good. Did you also know that you can buy homemade tortilla chips in hella bulk, along with any kind of sauce you can imagine? If you suddenly need plantains for a questionable contribution to a fireside potluck, you can get those here, too. I'm not sure what else you can really ask for in a Mexican food store. Nope, pretty sure they've got it all. Oh, if you buy a plantain that is pitch-black, or you find that your plantains at home have gone pitch-black, simply slice them open, place in oven, bake until warm and tender, then spread with guava paste (available at Reyna Foods). So the man at the counter tells me. True story. 1
+love the lobster roll. buttery delicious stuff. the crab/spin/artichoke dip was also yummy. i'll go back and try other dishes. so far so good 1
+I went here for the first time on Saturday night. I had to go & try the famous Giant Fish Sandwich! When it arrived, I was impressed. The fish was even bigger than I expected & the batter was perfect. Also, the beer menu is lengthy! They serve beers from almost every corner of the world! I thought about trying something new, but turns out I was homesick for a good old Pennsylvania beer... :) Roland's is definitely a cool place in my book. I'll be back! :P 1
+"I hesitate to even write this review because technically we didn't eat here. But after reading the other reviews, I thought \""""Eh, what the hell.\""""\n\nWe came in and were seated at 5:45pm for desserts/drinks. By 6:05, we still hadn't seen our waitress. We decided it wasn't worth it and just left.\n\nI did eat here a month ago, and yes -- the fried fish was fried to the point where it was beyond greasy. And then to pay around $20 for that? LOL. Right.\n\nI won't be back." 0
+The people aren't lying. This lobster roll is drenched in butter and guaranteed to be a key contributor in your untimely death. You better love it or leave it alone. 1
+There were 3 of us on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Surprisingly Roland's was 3/4 full. With 3 waitresses. They were RUNNING to fill orders. \nThe fish was hot and crispy. It was fried but it was good. The French fries with it tasted as if they were fried in the same grease or an oil that should've been changed several days ago. \nThe Mussels were OK. \nBut the Clams Casino were inedible. The clams were served raw with a burnt bread crumb topping. The crab cakes were also bad. Both went back. The waitress never asked if we wanted something else or if the rest of the meals were fine. \nThe New England Clam Chowder was good but overpowered by the smoky bacon that was added to the soup. \nNo, we won't go back..the food was lackluster(better fix at Wholleys) and the service was terrible. It took 20 minutes to get someone to take the bill. 0
+"Prime time location, and they know it.\n\nYet another older guard restaurant that realizes it has people roped in before they know it. The place looks nice and is possibly the best location during the summer especially in the city. I have always steered clear of Roland's because of an assumption. But....the wife and her friend wanted a \""""lobster roll\"""" so I was roped into going. I opted to just drink a draught. They got one of their famous lobster rolls and immediately were underwhelmed. The sandwich was dwarfed by a mountain of handcut fries (the best part). It also came with a limp pickle speer and a small condiment cup of coleslaw?! The roll itself was lobster, but was fishy tasting and had no sauce?! There was maybe 3ozs of fishy lobster on the roll.....Pathetic.\nService was decent and my draught and few fries got this place the extra star it deserves.\n\nGo to Wholey!!!!" 0
+If 0 stars were possible I'd give em. Got back from here yesterday evening and I am physically ill. \n\nI didn't even touch the anemic, yellow and fishy smelling muscles - not that the waiter asked why we hadn't eaten them, more on this character in a moment. My ahi tuna steak was decent, but I think the scallops are what got me and my friend is sick as well. Just saying - check your food before the waiter walks off.\n\nSpeaking of the waiter - one of the worst I've ever had the displeasure of umm being served by? That sounds awkward and vaguely jack-assy ... Hmm the mild poisoning I have is affecting my wit, but you follow me.\n\nThis guy spilled half the water out of the oysters while trying to put a plate down, and didn't notice or say anything about it when he did; he asked me how I wanted my tuna steak prepared??! \n\nWorst of all he spoke in this low monotone while other customers and cars going by drown him out so all you can tell is he asked you something because he's standing there with this kind of 'come on!' look on his face - totally rude and completely inept. I was hard put to give 10% tip to be honest. \n\nI'd suggest the similar bar down the road for better quality food and service. Good luck out there! 0
+Last weekend my mother and I headed down to the strip to get some weekly goods - lunch meat and cheese from Penn Mac - veggies at Stans - needed some new spices from Penzeys for a chili I was going to make that day....we were both a little hungry and knew we wanted to have a snack before shopping.\n\nWe parked in front of Roland's and see the sign: Famous for Lobster Rolls and Bloody Mary's!\n\nPerfect. \n\nMy mother got the Lobster Roll, which she said was 'good'. The bread, from Mancini's, was of course tasty - toasted and buttery - delicious mostly because it was Mancini's bread. I had the Lobster Roll minus the carbs on a salad - and the lobster was tasty, no doubt , I mean, lobster is just - good. For the price though, not sure that I got enough bang for my buck. The salad was something I could have picked up at Get-Go in the pre-made section. I just didn't feel satisfied at the end of my meal. I couldn't even drink my Bloody Mary (this is a rare affair), way too much horseradish, and I often like horseradish in my Bloodies!\n\nAnd it was cold - didn't even take my winter coat off. So, needless to say, not the best experience.\n\nTalk about false advertisement... 0
+WARNING ,,,,, this place is for SUCKERS ONLY ..... funky smelling ,worse tasting seafood ... overpriced ..... raunchy,un-clean restrooms .... only reason anyone goes here is because this is a ''tourist trap '' type neighborhood with some fun shopping spots nearby and this restaurant is positioned in the center of everything. As P.T. Barnum once said '' There's a sucker born every minute '' ...... stay away ... any other restaurant will be better . 0
+I liked the bar. The food not at all. First time here, wife and I sat at the bar and people watched over some WELL POURED drinks. Strong point. Then we screwed up and ordered food. I got their infamous lobster roll. Glad I had a drink. Overcooked and dry, dry, dry. I thought lobster roll was generally made with a lobster salad-like mix. This lobster was dry and chewy. Lots of it, though I guess that accounts for the high price. I went down to Wholeys and got a much tastier one for 5 bucks. And wife's nachos were just a big pile of chips with some toppings thrown on the top. Then the other day, we went back and I tried pizza. Yuck. The toppings were terrible (pepperoni, sausage. how can youscrew that up, but they did.) Two slices and boxed it up so as not to hurt the waitress' feelings. But it went into the trashcan down the street. Go for the hootch and not the food!! 0
+I would give them ZERO stars if it were an option. No one came to wait on us. I had to ask the hostess to send us a waiter. We'll call him Mr. Personality because he never did tell us his name. I should have known we were in trouble when he didn't bother to write down our order. My Caesar salad came without the requested onions. My grilled salmon was overcooked. The vegetables were bland. The waiter took away my half-empty glass of ginger ale and filled it with water. He never offered us dessert. The rest rooms were filthy. I would never recommend this place to anyone. 0
+"I can't believe this place got a bad rating!!! Sure, it's not a 5-star restaurant, but you can't beat the price or the food!!!\nWhy would you order french fries at a Greek restaurant? I want everyone to disregard the previous bad rating about this place. \nI live about a block away from Salonika's, and I absolutely love it. The first time I went in, I noticed that it was rockin while every restaurant nearby was empty. Very good sign, trust me!!\nSure, there are no waiters. You order at the front counter and linger around until your food is ready, but I've never had to wait more than a few minutes. \nThe food is absolutely amazing!!! And cheap!!! My boyfriend loves the chicken with pasta, which is exactly what it says it is: pasta with chunks of chicken. It is lightly seasoned, but no heavy sauces. And it's amazingly filling. \nI always get the Greek salad or the pastitsio. The greek salad comes loaded with onions, feta, olives, and jalapeno peppers that are marinated in some kind of garlic marinade. And there is always enough dressing!!! Homemade dressing at that. \nThe pastitsio is definitely an acquired taste. It's like a greek lasagne, but without cheese. It consists of a large layer of very spiced beef, then layers of noodles and a cream sauce. \nI bring a lot of friends to Salonika's when they trek downtown to hang-out with me, and EVERY SINGLE PERSON I have introduced to this place absolutely LOVES IT!!! I usually make them get a gyro, and I can't tell you how many of my friends will go back up for another one because they are so good. The gyro meat is fresh, in fact they carve it right there. \nThere is also a bar in the back of the restaurant. I kind of wish it wasn't there because it attracts some \""""unsavories\"""" and takes away from the atmosphere in the restaurant. But you can't win them all.\nKeep in mind that this is a cash-only establishment, so hit the ATM on the way. \nYou will not be disappointed with this place. This place is really a gem!!!" 1
+Sorry, but I stopped in this morning to get my lunch because I knew I would be too busy to go out for lunch. Got a Greek Salad. First of all, there was no lid on the salad, it was wrapped in plastic wrap... What??? Anybody could put anything in there without too much trouble. Second when I went to eat it, I threw most of it away because the lettuce was brown and/or wilted. Not going back again. I didn't spend all that money for garbage. 0
+The Sicilian Pizza is huge, tasty, crusty on the outside, soft in the middle. The regular thin crust pizza was loaded with toppings.\n\nMy only complaint is that the Pizza was served luke warm. I want my pizza piping hot, almost burning the roof of my mouth!\n\nThe overall taste made up for the temperature difference, and I was happy with the overall experience. Both the cooks and the waitress were friendly. 1
+This place was really busy when we arrived so it seemed promising. Some of the food was good and others were sub-par.\n\nTwo of us ate the gyro platter which comes with: \nhummus (watery) \npita (store bought) \ngyro meat (I've never had gyro meat like this before, it was ultra thin and had a rubbery texture - also the portion was so small) \nGreek salad (iceberg with sparse toppings and too much dressing) \ngrape leaves (vegetarian but quite good) \nand rice (actually this was the tastiest thing on the platter - it had a nice lemon and chicken broth flavor). \n\nOverall the food was hit or miss. The most disappointing were the pita and the gyro meat. My companion had the salmon and said it was unremarkable. I think diners come for the cake which was eaten by almost every person in the joint. \n\nI also have to agree with some of the other reviewers, this place is disgustingly dirty. All patrons walk through the kitchen to use the bathroom which was really gross. The kitchen was not clean and our waiter had food on his hands when he served us. \n\nEven homemade wine and honey soaked cake won't bring me back again. 0
+There has to be better Italian food in Pittsburgh -- I don't know why anyone would come here.\n\nI had an overnight field trip with my students to Pittsburgh & the tour company took us here for a murder mystery dinner show. They had us sectioned off which was great for privacy & also since the students were loud.\n\nTheir service is a hot mess!!!! They only had 2 waiters serving our 50 person group & it was not organized at all. Just getting our drinks out was confusing. The waiters just came out with any drink & then asked -- anyone order this?? This is why my table sat drinkless, breadless, & saladless for the longest time.\n\nFor our dinner, we were given a salad, entree, & tiramisu. The salad was definitely straight out of the bag & doused with some cheap dressing. It didn't taste fresh at all. There was a list of 8 or so entrees we could choose from. They came out quite haphazardly. I unfortunately ordered the fettuccine alfredo -- worst ever. I could make better alfredo using the sauce from a supermarket jar. I tried to douse it with pepper & cheese but alas it did nothing to help it. Some of the others said the chicken parm was alright but some said theirs was undercooked. The tiramisu also was gross. It definitely was made & cut awhile ago & just kept cold in their fridge.\n\nThe redeeming parts of this dinner was the decor & old fashioned coin operated games AND the mystery show. I've never been to one & was really excited. They started after we ate our entrees & intermissioned during dessert. The actors were super funny & interactive -- my students loved them which of course makes me happy. Seriously though, their food is so bad. 0
+"Came here later in the evening on a weekday to an empty building. No host/ess, no wandering servers, no customers... We had to search the place for someone to seat us and the first people we ran into were a couple of off-duty servers who were rolling silverware. The male kindly sat us and got our drinks for us. It took a ridiculously long time for our server to even appear at our table and just as long for our food to come out. To make everything worse, the only other couple in the restaurant who were sitting behind us were complaining to the server about their food. The server returned to their table a bit later (no manager) and said that \""""the manager\"""" told him that since the food is made early in the day, it can lose texture and flavor by the time it is served. WHAT? Seriously???? It was hard to enjoy our food at all by the time it arrived.\n\nThe food left much the be desired. The service was the worst I've ever encountered. I don't usually leave complaints on restaurant websites but I had to leave one for this terrible visit. They gave us a coupon for a free appetizer. Needless to say we did not return to redeem it." 0
+Really marvelous art presented in a beautiful setting. The gift shop is one of the best in the city. They feature crafts from artists around the world and local. Shows are well lit and well presented. Downstairs are studios where they teach classes on metals, wood, fiber, mixed media and book/paper arts (beginning to advanced). They do a great job of hosting outside events and fundraisers. 1
+This review is for the Sam Bok food stand. I found a review (kind of) for it but I feel as though it's good enough to have its own review. PLUS, my gal from China Express (now closed, was downtown) cooks there, so I had to make it happen.\n\nThis place is simple. It has chicken on a stick, mung bean pancakes, & I think some sort of spring roll. The only thing I've ever tried is the chicken on a stick, and really, it's all I need. these little thingers are delicious, and they're only $3. \n\nThey have two different sauces to dump on it, and I get it with both; one is some sort of Korean BBQ sauce & the other is just Sriracha. Then it's wrapped in foil, and handed off. Make sure you get extra napkins, as they're messy. Any time I run to the strip to get a few staples, I inevitably swing through and get a chicken on a stick. You should too...you won't regret it. 1
+I used to buy La Prima espresso for my Pavoni all the time so I was pretty excited to actually get a cup of coffee here. I ordered a cappuccino. It tasted like milk and no coffee. I was exceptionally disappointed. So while the place has a great reputation, even they can screw it up if they don't pay attention to detail, and at this level they should never screw it up. I had a better cup at Martys Market for crying out loud! 0
+Worst Brazilian wax I have ever gotten. Extremely Painful and inefficient, still had a red welt 3 days later. She also used the same stick the entire time which is not sanitary. Eyebrow waxing is significantly overpriced at $18. Do not go here for waxing! 0
+The ladies here are very sweet and talented. We had 2 bridal gowns that needed a bustle and minor alterations. The prices are very reasonable, the dresses came back perfect, and the length in time getting them back was very fast. Is recommend this shop for any and all alterations. 1
+I began attending the Midwife Center for well-woman care about three years ago, then chose the Midwife Center as my care provider when I became pregnant with my daughter a year and a half ago. I can't say enough good things about this place, from the inviting atmosphere to the knowledgeable and supportive midwives to the very helpful nurses and lactation consultant. My daughter was born in the Forest Room, and it was everything I'd hoped for. One of the saddest parts about leaving Pittsburgh for me this past summer, when we had to move for my husband's job, was having to say goodbye to the Midwife Center. I am hoping to find someplace half as wonderful in our new city. 1
+The location of Redfin Blues is great! It overlooks the river, and makes for a lovely place to hang out and have a few drinks... However, the food and service is sub par. Each time that I have been here, whether it be an extremely bustling Saturday evening, or a slow weekday afternoon, the service has been poor. The food is average, and is way overpriced. There are many other great places in Pittsburgh to go if you want a yummy fish sandwich. \n\nRedfin Blues has the potential to be such a great restaurant! But with the poor service and average food, it has a lot to yearn for. 0
+4 stars for the atmosphere. There are not many places in Pittsburgh to dine along the water and the outdoor seating at Redfin Blues is fantastic-huge outdoor deck with lots of tables under umbrellas. It was the perfect venture for Sunday Funday and I don't know why I have never been here before-well it is pretty hidden. They have a large parking lot and the outdoor seating was seat yourself. It wasn't crowded so the service was fine but I could see on a busy Friday or Saturday the service would be less than stellar. We drank a beer (they only have bottled beers) and sat by the river to watch the boats go by. The beers are pricy as our Curious Traveler Shandy was $6.50 each but it was a perfect drink for a hot day! The menu is mostly seafood and pricey-the buffalo shrip where you only get 5 was $11. It was only 3pm so we went with an appetizer of cheese fries with bacon and ranch-delicious and how could you go wrong! The fries had a tasty seasoning on them. 1
+The steaks here are very good. It's the same quality as the other high end places (prime cuts, aged, etc.). However, I love the fact that they serve them on platters sizzling with butter. That's something somewhat unique compared to some of the other shops. I love the sound of the sizzle as the plates approach the table. I had dinner a couple of nights ago and while the steaks are top notch the bar isn't that good. The bartenders are competent, but the atmosphere is pretty lame. It's kind of an afterthought it seems. Oh yeah, and they don't have Guiness on tap. I'm going to start a petition that no liquor licenses should be issued without a guarantee that the proprietor have guiness on tap. I mean, how do you not at a steakhouse? If you go here for dinner do your happy hour elsewhere. The service is very good. The crab stuffed mushrooms are okay, but they certainly aren't noteworthy. The mashed potatoes are great and the asparagus is okay, but I think at high end steakhouses they should have asparagus that is as big as a baseball bat, something you can't get at the local grocery. Overall a very fine experience. I'd rate the chain steakhouses in this city in this order for sit down dinners Mortons, Capital Grille, Ruth Chris, Hyde Park. And, for bar area and bar dining Capital Grille, Hyde Park, Mortons, Ruth Chris. 1
+"I wavered between 4 and 5 stars here. If the rating was strictly based on food, I'd go with 5, easily. But, it's based on service, too, which is why I had to knock one off. Here's the deal...\n\nI love Morton's. Its old-school interior and no-gimmicks shtick is awesome. Plus, of course, the food is fantastic. However, I wanted to branch out, and Ruth's Chris had some great reviews, so I utilized Yelp's oh-so-convenient Open Table reservation feature, and scored a table for two on a Saturday night. \n\nOur reservation was for 8:30. We arrived right on the dot, but were told to go to the bar and wait. So, my boyfriend and I both got cocktails -- he had Glenlivet, which is obvs hard to mess up, and I got the Peachy Pear-tini, which was delish. And then, we waited. And waited. Around 9, our table was ready. \n\nOur waitress was Kristen, and she was fantastic. Very attentive, friendly, witty, and knowledgeable about the food. Here's our food rundown:\n\n- Barbequed shrimp app: I initially thought was BBQ sauce + shrimp, but it ain't. It's succulent li'l shrimp in a deliciously garlicky, white wine-infused sauce with a cayenne kick. Kristen suggested that we dip the bread in the sauce after the shrimp were gone, and we happily took her up on that. \n\n-Ruth's chopped salad: Holy crap. The most memorable salad of my life. I rarely rave about salads. In fact, I think this is the first time I ever have in my life. But, this salad was incredible! It has crispy onion strings on top, hearts of palm (which I love), and this amazing lemon-basil dressing, among other delicious things. So awesome.\n\n- Filet mignon: My boyfriend and I both opted for the filet. I got mine with extra butter, he got his with a bleu cheese crust. Mine was phenomenal. The sizzling butter really adds an extra dimension of flavor that puts it beyond Morton's. My boyfriend found the bleu cheese to be a li'l too generous, and he wound up scraping some off, but still enjoyed it.\n\n- Broccoli au gratin: Again, phenomenal. I've never enjoyed broccoli so much. Granted, it was swimming in bubbling, gooey cheese...\n\n- Potatoes lyonnaise: We took a risk here, as many people rave about the garlic mashed potatoes, and we saw mountains of them carried past our table. But, it paid off big-time. These were, hands-down, the BEST lyonnaise potatoes EVER. Pamela's has nothing on these. Every mouthful was a medley of crusty brown potatoes and caramelized onion goodness. I dream about these potatoes.\n\nSo, based on that experience, we went back again the next Saturday. Different waitress, same food (literally, we ordered exactly the same items, 'cause they were so damn good). I don't remember the waitress' name that we had the second time, but we waited longer for food to appear, were checked on far less, she took the cocktail shaker with my extra martini in it before I'd gotten to pour it in my glass, our steaks were not done correctly (he got my medium-rare, I got his medium-well), and it took forever to get the check. I really think it ruins the experience when you're done eating and ready to go, and you're just sitting there, drumming your fingers, looking around the dining room and wondering, \""""Where the hell is the waitress with our check?\"""" \n\nThat said, we will definitely be back. We'll just request to be seated in Kristen's section! :)" 1
+Apparently I wasn't important enough with my lunch burger order (even though it was $16.95...) because my server did not come back to see if it was cooked medium, which it certainly was NOT. When I FINALLY got a chance to ask about it, she acted indignant that I would question her then checked her pad, yes, I ordered medium. Then she stared at me. Stared. \n\nI have to say, I have never felt smaller in any restaurant experience in my life. Extremely disappointing and appalling. Will give our business to Capital Grille from now on. I urge you to do the same. 0
+My girlfriend and I were staying downtown for a couple nights and wanted to have a drink close to the hotel. This was the third of three gay bars we went into that night. (we didn't even have a drink at the second one) And it was by far our favorite. Not a lot of female patroons so if you're a lady on the prowl, I would probably go somewhere else. But if you just want to relax in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with some decent music, this is the place!\n\nThere were two bartenders and we happened to sit on Jeff's side. I'm sure they were both quite capable but Jeff was amazing at making us feel comfortable and chatted with us quite a bit until it got later and business picked up. Even then, he made sure we were taken care of. He's pretty much amazing and has great eyebrows.\n\nI guess there was some craziness and fighting by the door and outside as the night got later but we never saw it and it didn't clear out the whole bar. I would expect a downtown bar to have a few problems and it seemed like they were taken care of efficiently. No strikes there.\n\nWe stuck to beers and the prices were very reasonable considering the downtown location. Apparently happy hour runs until midnight! We were able to both have some drinks on the cheap and listen some good music. Definitely returning whenever we're there again! 1
+So fun to have a place like this in the Strip. I just found out that they have chocolate oranges - I look for these in all the stores during Christmas and never thought to come here - well they have white, milk, and dark chocolate varieties available year-round. I love the dark chocolate, but only because I didn't know the other two kinds existed! They also have canisters of malted milk balls, unique chocolates from all over, seasonal items, and a cafe-ish area. I didn't try the hot chocolate, but I hear it's a must-have.\n\nWhile we walked around the small store, three different salespeople asked if we were finding everything okay - possibly because I kept taking pictures to Instagram and I didn't realize until after I left that there's a sign asking patrons not to take pictures. Ooops! But no one said anything and they were polite, so thumbs up for the service here. 1
+Cheap! doesn't necessarily mean bad - at least not here at the Stan's Market. However, you will definitely have to check, double check and triple check on some occasions before you buy anything.\n\nWe stop here twice a month to do our groceries - mostly for less likely perishable produce like the garlic, ginger, peppers, baby cucumbers. However, we usually end up buying a lot more than that since we cook on a daily basis. If you happen to buy some of the soft fruits like the strawberries, blue berries or the grapes - you will most likely need to finish it up with in a day or two. If not, you can always freeze them to make smoothies.\n\nLet me say this again, this place is cheap. The prices I pay for the produce here are usually 1/3 of the price I pay at Giant Eagle. So, if you know your produce - this is definitely the place to stop. 1
+I stayed three nights here on business and really enjoyed the hotel and its staff. The place felt clean, up-to-date, and comfortable. All the staff were friendly and everything was easy, from check-in to check-out. \n\nThe rooms have high ceilings and were nicely furnished, and the 3rd floor courtyard even had its own bbq for guest use, which seemed like a nice thought. \n\nI'd stay there again for sure. 1
+"Ok, but they do not go out of their way to help! I didn't have a credit card so at first they said I couldn't check in. Finally they allowed me to put down cash. Then I went to breakfast, and the shuttle refused to pick us up because \""""roads were too bad\"""" We waited for 45 minutes at the restaurant. No cabs could pick us up, so I called the hotel and explained our situation (had to get to work soon, 5 mth pregnant woman with me, only a mile and a half away). He said he couldn't help. We had to walk while the snow blew in our faces. When we were almost there, we saw the shuttle pull out with the smoking shuttle driver in it, driving in the opposite direction, away from us. I cannot believe how rude they were" 0
+Stopped in for a quick drink on new years eve about 3 pm . The place was empty . The bartender Chris was rude and very vulger . He made a crude sexual comment as soon as we sat down . We decided to stay for a drink anyway . After going a couple of choices we were told the bar was out of most stock . On New Years Eve ??? The Bartender kept complaining about his job and bosses for the next 10 minutes . We paid for our drinks and got up and left . Might be the strangest employee experience I had in awhile . 0
+Excellent food, nice beverages, more than fair prices, & great service. Waitress remembered us & was a doll. Owner Elias is a delightful gent & such a really welcoming character. We'll be back. Very pleased. 1
+Terrible. The food they brought us didn't match what was on the menu. They brought out a different wine then we ordered and didn't tell us until we ask. They messed up out bill. They didn't accommodate for a member of our group that had an allergy. The beer was skanked. The soda was flat. Possible the worst restaurant I was ever in. 0
+Worst experience at a restaurant ever. I don't need anything fancy but this was pathetic. My coke was colored water, when I sent it back she said they just changed it. Came back and said we don't have coke, would you like a sprite. The sprite was flat but I was afraid to order a water after that. Why didn't we just leave then. The menu had quite a few spelling errors we joked about but no joke - don't go here. If I could rate this a zero, I would. 0
+We showed up after a Pirates game to keep the buzz rolling, and this place did the trick. 22-ounce Yuenglings for $4? My kind of place. There were plenty of sports on the tellie, some really kickin' alt rock music, and one of the friendliest crowds of all time. That adds up to a hell of a bar in my book. 1
+My mom called me so giddy on the phone today, I thought she was going to tell me she won the lottery. No. Her sofa from Gene Sane arrived. It made her just as happy. \n\nShe and I went to Gene Sane a few months ago and found fabric for a sofa and chair. The fabric was not inexpensive. Some of that they have is really beautiful designer fabric, some of it is not so special and I am convinced could be found elsewhere for less. However, they did have excellent customer service throughout the entire upholstering process. And my parents ended up getting two sofas and three chairs done there.\n\nMy parents live in Oakland in a condo building with a ridiculously small elevator. Gene Sanes went above and beyond to make sure this extremely long sofa from my grandma would fit in the elevator at my parents' building. They brought the sofa mid-upholstery to the building just to make sure it would fit into the elevator. That is such great customer service it is ridiculous. It did fit, which is great, but their backup plan was to upholster it as two pieces which would then seamlessly be fit together as one inside the apartment. This is the kind of stuff that high end places in NYC know how to do and even though they ended up not having to do it in this case, it was good to know they have the skills to do so. They were also great with attention to detail of lining up all the stripes on all the cushions both front and back. These are the kinds of things that make a big difference. 1
+"This place was noted as a \""""must visit\"""" location during my last trip to Pittsburgh. I must say, it was definitely worth the visit. \n\nTo all reading this, be aware that essentially, this is just a grocery store we're talking about here. However, the rustic building, and kitchy offerings (like pour your own olive oil...or taste our 100cheeses) makes it kind of special. \n\nWhen I was given this recommendation, I was told \""""head to the back to where the cheese is\"""". So, I did. WHOA - so much more cheese than I ever expected. But no macaroni and cheese....boo. \n\nThey should really consider serving mac and cheese. \n\nThat's all." 1
+"The cheese counter and \""""Dear Heart\"""" really are treasures. They have all manner of fancy aged gruyeres, tons of olives, and even some sort of disgusting concoction called \""""pepperoni cheese\"""". In any case, the place is all kinds of old-world beautiful. Shelf after shelf of yummy goods, Italian imports...yum." 1
+"My family has been coming to Penn Mac for as long as I can remember. My parents make monthly trips to stock up on their very large array of cheeses. The prices are fantastic. For example, parmigiano reggiano at Whole Foods is 19.99 per lb; at Penn Mac it is 14.99 per lb. The service is great, the array of products are huge, and as stated before, the prices are great. \n\nMy favorite products to purchase are:\n\nAll cheeses\nDeli meats\nCanned tomatoes\nPasta\n\""""00\"""" flour\nCashews\nOlive oil" 1
+Unlike many historic theaters across the country, the Harris Theater has been lovingly restored, and is actually a great place to watch a movie. In a past life, it showed porno movies. Now it screens eclectic art-house films and other smart selections programmed by PGH Filmmakers.\n\nLocated on Liberty Street downtown, the theater is easily accessible via public transportation. The concessions are cheap, and the seats are comfy. What more could you ask for? 1
+After two visits to this theater this week, I want to yellp: turn up the volume! Or seriously look into purchasing new audio equipment, easier said than done, I know. I felt as though I could hear every movement of audience members and the sound of crunching popcorn made me laugh out loud for some reason, but the point is that I was distracted and did not at all feel immersed in the wonderful film in view. 0
+"I adore Prestogeorge. They've got a ton of freshly roasted coffees, which is great. Also? Lots and lots of loose-leaf tea. I may be willing to admit a small tea addiction, and this is one of my favorite places to try something new. I've given coffee and tea from here as gifts and they've always been well-received; it's especially nice that I can get whatever grind I'd like.\n\nThere's also a smallish selection of gourmet foods, and my husband likes some of the dips. Then again, he likes most dips.\n\nMy favorite, favorite thing here, though, is the staff. I always end up stopping here and buying SOMETHING when I'm in the Strip, because they're amazingly friendly and more than willing to help with any questions. When people go on and on about \""""back in the day, the mom and pop stores really took care of you blah blah fishcakes,\"""" this is the kind of service I imagine." 1
+"I liked the decor of the place. When I lived in Pittsburgh 3 years ago, I was just out of college with no money and didn't care what I ate. So I spent a lot of time eating bar food, pizza, and $1 pierogies. I never knew there were \""""fancy\"""" restaurants until I returned this week for work!\n\nI got the salad with pears & gouda which was delicious with a ton of cheese. I also had the octopus appetizer as a meal - I was surprised, it's much chewier than I expected. But the vinaigrette on it was tasty and the red potatoes and kalamata olives gave it a lot of flavor. The fruity sorbet was good as well. \n\nI though the service was great and the waiters didn't laugh at me for not knowing half the words on the menu. They were more than willing to explain!" 1
+Get the pasta trio, you won't regret it. Big heaping portions of fresh pasta delivered to your plate as soon as you have space available. Mmm. And we went on a Saturday night with no reservations and we're seated in 5 minutes. 1
+My girlfriend REALLY hyped this place up but I ended up spending $110 on a terrible meal I couldn't even eat. I ordered the Chicken Marsala (Waitress's favorite) and it was disgusting. The sauce was VERY over powering and it was drenched in it. If that wasn't bad enough the Chicken was cheap dark meat with the skin and the bones on it. I ended up leaving even though our meals included a dessert with the price. Won't be going back here... 0
+Minimalist happy hour. Bartenders rude (and it was slow- early in the afternoon). Ran our tab on the card to hold the check without asking if that's what we wanted to do. Chicks in bikinis on the street trying to get people to come in. Prices too high for strip district beer. Smelly. Upstairs looks like it's a club at night. Rough crowd started to come in as we were leaving. Good for a quick beer and that's about it. 0
+Mushroom cheesesteak with a Stewart's root beer for lunch today. Freshly made, toasted bun, all good! Friendly service. 1
+The reason for this update is the service. The hotel itself is still beautiful and the food is above average. All solid four stars. I was a bit disappointed initially with some of the pre-arrangements. In the past I was able to have a complimentary room and the fee waived for the coat check girl. Friday night because the party was a bit smaller than the last they only discounted the room and charged full fee for coat check/ carving station/ etc. Now, with that being said the service was over the top 5+++ stars from start to finish. I get there and am running a bit late. I ask the bellboy Eric how long for a shoe shine, he states its pretty much an overnight service. I tell him I'm in a rush. He runs downstairs and shines them himself, done in 30 minutes. While I'm waiting my contact for the night Ryan Hunt sends up a cheese dish with a bottle of above average wine. The party goes off without a hitch, great staff, good food, some discounted wines and good premium open bar. After the hotel party we are walking outside and run into Eric (bellboy) again ask for directions to other club, instead of giving them to us he walks us to the club. One of the girls wanted cigarettes and instead of directing her to the store. He ran down and bought them for her and brought them back. Btw, did I mention he was done working for the night and just did this off the clock. The next morning I get a ring around 11 am in the hotel room and its the bellboy bringing up aspirin and bottled water from a long night prior. Everything about this place is three to four stars. My main pet peeves are the valet cost ($17 and $25 overnight). There lack of flexibility in food/bev minimums, but the service is over the top great or at least my contacts were over the top great with service. You can't go wrong in Pittsburgh for an event at this spot. 1
+Staying in this hotel changed my entire view on the city of Pittsburgh! The hotel is in an extremely vibrant area and I am not embarrassed to admit that Pittsburgh is pretty damn cool. The rooms in this hotel are clean and the staff is fantastic. If you're driving, parking is conveniently located across the street, though the parking garage should come with a set of directions on exactly where to pay when you leave the building (or maybe I'm just more obtuse than the average parker). \n\nThe hotel restaurant has pretty good food and the bar is a great place to hang out and have some snacks (the house-made chips are addictive) and enjoy a nice drink. And if you have the great pleasure of having Sam as your bartender, you're definitely guaranteed good conversation and a few laughs. Just make sure you bring up Justin Bieber--she really loves that little fella.... 1
+Great location, Front Desk Staff were very personable. Be prepared to hear fireworks from PNC Park it is right across the river. There is a parking deck across the street with very reasonable rates. My husband and I had a great time here. 1
+My husband and I decided to spend an overnight in Downtown Pittsburgh last minute. We already had dinner reservations and show tickets, we just had to find a hotel room. The Renaissance Hotel is literally next door to the Byham Theatre where we had show tickets. I walked in and there was a wedding on the iconic stairs in the foyer! It was so beautiful with guests not only seated on the lobby space but also in the balconies on the second floor. I came in just as the ceremony was finishing. and when they were pronounced husband and wife, those in the balcony threw flower petals upon the couple. The hotel handled those like myself who were not part of the wedding very professionally so the ceremony would not be disturbed, but still service incoming guests. \n\nCheck in was very swift as my husband went to the restaurant to meet our dinner reservation while I checked into the hotel. I was able to take the luggage to the room and return to the restaurant a couple blocks away without even being late. I really liked the makeup mirror since I have to take off my glasses to apply my makeup.\n\nWe had dinner and enjoyed our show. We got out of the show and went to the bar for a late night bite and a drink. We got there at 10:45pm and waited and waited. At 11:04, a blonde waitress finally came to our table after delivering food to another table. We asked to see a menu, but was informed that the kitchen had closed at 11pm. We finished the drinks we had ordered, but had to pay the bartender because the waitress had left for the night. The bartender was a gentleman as I had two bills stuck together when I paid him and he found us outside to return the other one. We had to go across the street to another establishment to get something to eat.\n\nOther than the snafu in the bar, all the staff from check in to check out were very nice and professional. The room was very clean and comfortable. As the need comes up, I will probably choose this hotel when I need to stay Downtown again. It is so close to PNC Park across the Clemente Bridge and it is in the heart of the Cultural District, so all the theaters are very close by. It is also close to public transit so you can get anywhere in Pittsburgh from that spot without having to go too far. 1
+We got this hotel room via Hotwire at a great price.\n\nThe location was good, although not close to where we were headed while in town. It was easily accessible to the highway. Parking at the hotel is expensive.\n\nMy biggest complaint is that our shower wasn't clean. The walls in the rooms were thin; we could hear our neighbor's dog barking, as well as other people using their showers/bathrooms.\n\nOverall, for what we needed the room for (sleeping after a show), it was fine. But with the thin walls, expensive parking, and the dirty bathroom, i'd never stay at this place again. I've had better experiences in smaller, cheaper hotels. 0
+My boyfriend and I stayed here for a long weekend because we both had interviews in the North Shore area, which was a short car ride away. We got a very good rate on Hotwire--otherwise I don't think we would have been able to stay here. Although the hotel was very comfortable and in a good location, we could hear every noise from the hallway and adjacent rooms (including the bathroom). I was sitting up in bed reading, and every time the people next door closed a drawer in their bureau the whole headboard would shake.\n\nParking was also expensive. We needed to use the car several times during our stay, so we had to valet park, which was over $20/day (plus tips each time we picked up or dropped off the car).\n\nThe coffee shop attached to the hotel is just OK. The breakfast/lunch place was not very good. You will probably have to venture a bit to find affordable and good quality food (other than the hotel restaurant, which I can't comment on because we did not eat there given the high prices).\n\nOne perk--the hotel does offer free internet, but it is a low bandwidth version. We didn't need the internet for work or anything so it was hard to justify paying for the high speed, so we used the free version. It gets the job done for email and web browsing, but it does not stream videos well.\n\nThe bed was comfortable and the shower head was very good. I agree with other reviewers that the amenities were not as nice as I have seen in other Westins--no bathrobe, room service menu not as good, staff not quite as helpful. Also, because it is a green hotel, they will be a little stingy about replenishing your towels and toiletries. If you have a lot of people in your room or for some other reason require extra supplies, be sure to request that. We came back after housekeeping to find that they had given us a half-full bottle of shampoo to replace the one we had used. Not sure if they had just gotten that from someone else's room (gross!) or it had just spilled and they didn't want to waste it. They also failed to replace our in-room coffee and tea supply so we had to call and ask for more.\n\nAll in all, we definitely would not pay full price to stay here, but might consider it again if there was another great deal. 0
+Really poor service and way overpriced. You could make much better choices.They do not keep to a high standard of service.\nThe rooms are not worth the money. 0
+I had great expectations that were sadly not met. For the price of the room, I was expecting a LOT more for my buck, maybe I was just too optimistic. I will say the whole hotel was clean and didn't have any unsanitary conditions. But it just seemed outdate for the top price paid, it could use a spruce up. Our room was ready before posted check-in time and when we got to the room there were no problems. The wi-fi was free and the tv channel selections were pretty good. I would say this is an average hotel for amenities with a high price tag.\n Usually when you pay top tier rates, I usually expect the service staff to be very friendly, didn't get that here, I think I had one of the service staff actually talk to me unsolicited. I would not revisit The Westin Convention Center.\n My wife would probably give it 4 star just for the shower head, it was pretty amazing, but when that is the highlight, I don't think there is value here. 0
+"I've always loved this hotel. Lovely location right by the river, near enough to the sports venues for a pretty easy walk over the bridges.\n\nCheck in was pleasant as I've always experienced here, staff were all very friendly and helpful.\n\nRooms were clean but could use a bit of updating; finding a convenient outlet to charge my phone was a bit of a challenge. \n\nOne odd note, you must use your room key in order to turn the lights on in the room. There is a slot for that purpose just as you enter so, take my advice and get at least 2 room keys.\n\nThe restaurant attached to the hotel, a lovely, fine dining establishment called the Old Fishmarket, is slated to close at the end of October, 2014...in it's place is going to be a restaurant called \""""Bill's Burgers & Grill\"""" I hear it is good, but we shall see next time I stay here.\n\nThere is the option of self-parking or valet parking on site at the hotel." 1
+A friendly place with great seafood. It is cash only. The clam chowder was meaty and creamy. The onion rings were crispy and so was the fish. A nice place to see local flair 1
+This place is defiantly a historic site! From the floor to the table tops to the bathrooms! I love learning about the history of how places came about. Mary the bartender gave me lots of info.......oldest bar, 1st one to let women in, same flooring, etc. \n\nThe food is frozen so if you're looking for fresh seafood this ain't it! I had one of their famous oysters. Very good I highly recommend getting only 3 very filling. I had the special crab cakes & 2 sides. Imitation crab & lots of filling. So I don't need to tell you how nasty that was. My house made chips were good & cole slaw had very little flavor. \n\nI did notice-after I ordered-everyone was getting the fish sandwich. So I was like dang! I should've ordered that. My return is questionable. If I go back its only going be for the fish sandwich & oysters! 0
+A friend of mine and I thought we would meet for lunch one Wednesday. I'm a fan of Thai food so I thought we would give the Lemon Grass Cafe a try. We arrived a little before noon and were seated promptly. That was the best part of the experience. It took an hour to receive our food. AN HOUR on a busy Wednesday lunch break. There was no sorry, we're working on it ... etc. No explanation at all was given. The food was meh. I've had much better. I would not recommend this place to anyone. \n\nAs we were walking out a lady was waiting for her takeout order, which she called ahead about. And it wasn't ready yet and she had been waiting over 20 minutes for it. Terrible terrible customer service. 0
+Wow, I'm surprised no one has left a review for this place yet. I've been here quite a number of times and I've never been disappointed. Service is good and the food is wonderful. This is the closest thing to getting Chinese food from D.C. You definitely have to get the general tso's chicken. I drove all the way to get some food from here during last years horrible winter storm. When you have a craving, you have a craving. 1
+Great spot for weird or obscure parts, general maintenance items, and to borrow a wrench or two. Gerry is like a wise eccentric uncle. I remember going there for my first time in the early 90's and it hasn't changed in almost 20 years. 1
+great pizza from the graziano family. \n\ngreat subs, tasty sauces, nice crust, lots o beer.\n\nno complaints what-so-ever 1
+The last 3 or so times I've visited, they've been closed 15 minutes early.\n\nOn the plus side, I've discovered I look damn good with longer hair. 0
+I don't care for the lunch buffet because of its limited options (mostly potatoes and beans for vegetarians, sometimes some previously frozen veggie medleys) and lack of spice (for understandable reasons), but for dinner, especially take out, I give Peoples 4 stars. \n\nI usually get either Baingan Bartha or Aloo Gobi, as well as a dal and a plain naan. The dals are confusing because there are three on the menu and they only really have two. I've tried to stop letting that perplex me, but I can never remember the one they don't have and often try to order it. Maybe my take out menu is outdated in that I should cross that one out. Ok, now on to important stuff...I order a spice level of 10 out of 10. The results are dynamite! Instead of using some cheap sauce or hot oil, I can see and taste that they use fresh chillies for added spice. They also use a ton of cilantro and delicious almost caramelized onions in the flavoring of the dishes. Each bite is a mouth explosion. And I love mouth explosions! \n\nThis restaurant has it's shortcomings, but since it's the only place in town that has satisfied the lust of my taste buds for hot oral pleasure, I am a big fan. 1
+I am in town for work and I decided to order food from here. The food was awesome! I ordered the People's Special Biryani and they brought the food right to my hotel room. I will definitely order from here again the next time I'm in town. 1
+First of all, a disclaimer. The only thing I have ever ordered here is the Pho Tai. I spent a semester in Vietnam eating Pho on an almost-daily basis, and now it is my comfort food, what I want when I am sick, tired, or sad.\nThat said, I can recommend the Pho Tai without hesitation. Out of the 3 Vietnamese restaurants I have been to in Pittsburgh (this, Vietnam's Pho, and My Ngoc), this has the best pho. The broth is quite good; fragrant and savory. \nI both eaten in here and gotten take-out. Eating in is a pleasant experience. The dining room is tiny but spotless and bright, and the free pots of tea are a nice touch. The take-out pho is packaged very thoroughly and intelligently. In a plastic tub goes the broth, beef and onions. The noodles are packaged separately in a little plastic bag so they don't get soggy before you have a chance to eat. All the fixings, including copious amounts of basil and bean sprouts, are there, including little tubs of hoisin and chili sauce.\nDelicious, authentic pho prepared by a friendly family. The only downside is the cash-only, which is a huge PITA. 1
+"If there were an option to give an extra star for a \""""special\"""" experience, I would surely do so for Golden Razor. I must confess that I have a really thick beard and my stubble would surely light a match. Well but it did meet its match out here. The shave out here gives me a sense of hope against the injustice of my beard. Also I have been lucky to taste some home made lemoncello from the house of the master himself!" 1
+I just moved to the area and went here for the first time the other day. Tomaso did a great job! I high recommend this place. 1
+If you were to base 7 Cees as a restaurant it definitely will get one star. However this place is known as a grease spoon dive. That is exactly what it is and by far the very best dive diner that I have ever been too. \n\n Jeanie is great. She will be your greeter, your hostess, your waitresses, your personal cook, your bus person, and your cashier. whew!!!! Jeanie is not a jeannie in a bottle. She cannot snap her fingers so that your meal magically will appear in front of you. She is the only person that I have ever seen working in there and you will definitely need time to wait and wait for your food.\n\n Her cooking area is quite small. Trust me you do not want to question her about where your meal is or how much longer it will take for you to get it. Jeanie does swear like a sailor, but in a quiet mild manner and NOT like a raging lunatic. When you come here you will have to except every swear word constantly flowing from her mouth. Trust me I hate it with a passion when people swear, but with Jeanie, it is okay.\n\n But with Jeanie, you have to know it is coming and it will be coming in full force. However while Jeanie will swear like a sailor she greets everybody with a kind and sweet heart. She will make your order the way you want it. Beware!!!!! The portions are huge!!!!! The coffee is endless. The prices are very reasonable. \n\n So why only four stars when it should really be a five. Well as I mention Jeanie's swearing like a sailor is part of the 7 Cees experience. I can deal with hearing damn, mf, shit, etc. I cannot stand hearing my best friends name being used in vain or as curse words. When people say Jesus Christ name or God followed by the d word.... I get upset. 1
+Tram has great Pho, and enough of it to feed all of Pittsburgh when the next fake Armageddon rolls around. 1
+I only had Pho so I can't judge the rest of the food, but the Pho was the worst I've ever had. Biggest let down ever, as I drove here once and it was closed and came back excited to get my fill of Pho at what's apparently the best place in Pittsburgh, but left feeling sad. The broth tasted like water, and amount of beef and noodles you get was pathetic. 0
+Pittsburgh isnt a city known for its culinary prowess, but there are little gems around town that I can always find myself going back to. Its not about amazing food, its not about cheap food, its about good value, and thats what Trams is. Their spring rolls might not be something to write home about, but the coconut vermicelli is great, and something you are seldom to find elsewhere, in fact, i havent ever had that anywhere else in my american dining experiences. vietnamese coffee is like intense dessert here, and a nice sugary-caffeinated pick me up thats not unwelcomed. Go to trams! get some noodles n'at! 1
+Tessaros has a full menu, but if you go there you need, no you must order a burger. They have the very best restaurant burgers I have ever eaten. Not greasy, great taste, and they grill them right there in the bar.\n\nDon't miss out on the best burger of your life. 1
+"In theory, Tessaro's is exactly what you want -- a casual neighborhood joint in a great location with an acclaimed product. In practice, it's not very pleasant to go there. I don't think they want us there. Every interaction seems designed to make people feel awkward.\n\nThe burger itself -- the actual cooked meat -- is indeed good, but they have no interest in all the other stuff that turns cooked meat into a hamburger experience. The buns are poor quality; they absorb juices and toppings so they get sloppy and disgusting after a few bites. The burger just falls apart in your hands (or onto your lap). You have to finish it with a fork. \n\nThey don't serve French fries, and they seem affronted when you ask for some. This is a bizarre, given that everything else about the place screams \""""we have fries here!\"""" Why withhold fries from customers who surely have been asking for them every day for years? This hints at either a weird purist dogmatic sensibility, or deliberate sabotage. Why not serve fries *and* homefries? Are they afraid the fries will win, exposing the hollow sham that the homefries have been all along?\n\nI've come to believe that everyone at Tessaro's is under a spell where they must cook and serve excellent hamburgers, but they hate cooking and serving hamburgers. Everything about the restaurant that is not an actual meat patty is cleverly designed to keep you away. But you keep going back. \n\nHave some pity for the poor cursed Tessaro workers, and just go up the street to BRGR, or downtown to Winghart's." 0
+Loved this place. Wasn't sure what to expect. My cousin told me that they had the best burger in Pittsburgh. Well, Ria, you were right! Done to perfection, exactly the way I asked for it. Not only was the burger great, the potato salad with came with it was just wonderful. I think Tessaro's will be on our list of go to places from now on! 1
+"I just don't understand the appeal. I've tried this place twice thinking that I somehow had a \""""lemon\"""" of a burger the first time. And then returned a few months later. Nope. The smoked flavor is okay and the meat seems fresh, but where the hell is the flavor? I can go as far as saying that I don't believe that they even season the burger with salt and pepper. If I closed my eyes, it is possible that I wouldn't even know that it was a hamburger. That is embarrassing. Maybe if you're used to eating 99 cent burgers, Sysco \""""meat,\"""" or at chain restaurants, then you would find this to be \""""amazing.\"""" I've had some of the best burgers at many cities in the US and this is an embarrassment to Pittsburgh. Go to BRGR if you want a tasty burger near Bloomfield. On the other end of the spectrum were the sides. The sides were classics, but definitely above average, especially the home fries. I would consider a 1 star rating if it weren't for them. Additionally, the place is overly crowded and had a long wait during the weekend. The decor is old school and seems satisfied in it's current state. Just like the food itself. File this one under Legacy restaurant still living on it's past accolades." 0
+Tessaro's, I kept hearing, was the best burger joint in the burgh. The award, in my opinion, is still up in the air. I have quite a few more places to check out!\n\nA huge plus to Tessaro's for their kitchen! Wow is that thing small. And the two guys working were rolling the burger patties right through the window. AHHH MAZING! I also heard Tessaro's butchers their own meat on site. I love hearing this. \n\nTessaro's is definitely worth checking out. The lunch crowd gets a bit tight as their tables are close. Perhaps try a bit before or after the average lunch hour. Oh, and they aren't open on Sundays so steer clear of that day. 1
+A ton of people told me to try this place, so I went.\n\nIt's very different than most restaurants. The place is old school, but so friendly. My pal and I had a great time! We got burgers of course. We are used to bold flavors and crazy combinations; but you will not find any of that here. They are simple burgers that have amazing taste. I repeat, do not have your hopes up for something that will dazzle you, but the quality is great. The meat was awesome, cooked to perfection. There was nothing gross about the meat, no crunchy or fatty bites. \n\nGet the home fries.... Old school Heinz bottles where you have to hit the 57. \n\nThis place is worth trying. It seemed like a type of clientele that have been going there for years. Time for the younger hipsters to revive it?\n\nTry it. 1
+"I have really good food here in the past (try eggplant rolatini) and the local bread is fantastic. Tonight, however, was just awful. Linguini Alfredo was supposed to be \""""homemade\"""" but it was a far cry from the simple butter/cream/parmesan classic recipe. It was way too thick and absolutely tasteless. Also, my diet coke tasted funny and lack carbonation. My nephew ordered a grilled cheese and I thought they would use the local Sancholi bread, but no. ;(. It tasted like that yellow spray they use on grills. The waitress didn't take the coke off of the bill until I asked. I think of this restaurant as a staple in the neighborhood. I hope that my experience tonight isn't repeated." 0
+Free wing Fridays... oh yeah. I don't even like wings usually, but Silky's knows how to cook 'em so they don't taste fatty. Get a side of Atomic sauce, which is flavorful as well as hot. I'd buy it by the bottle if I could. The menu is huge, and everything I've had has been good. I always get the home fries on the side, which are cooked with onions and fried jalapenos (!). Great waitresses, too. Would be five stars if it had decent air conditioning--in the summer, sitting inside is painful. 1
+Comfortable, friendly, affordable. Nice stop before an evening out. I need to head there primetime to assess the evening vibe. Will be back. 1
+This place is the real stuff. Just moved from portland OR. and its the only place that reminds me of home. Great food, great drinks, and great peeps. If you really wont to experience Bloomfield to its fullest, two words.......Sunday Funday. Check it out and you wont be disappointed. #gopitt 1
+the waitresses are salty.\nthe food is mediocre (at best).\nthe place is a total dump.\n\nhowever, it's open late, and the cook with the mustache is rad. also, you meet the funniest people ever there. 0
+Disappointing. The food was below average and the service was ok. We were expecting a lot from this restaurant but it definitely did not deliver. Pasta was not homemade and sauces mediocre at best. Wine selection is very weak. The outdoor seating is a redeeming quality. 0
+I haven't found Thai food that blew me away in Pittsburgh, but the waiter here was incredibly friendly, and my mock duck dish was solidly tasty. 1
+I surmised two things from my visit to Thai Cuisine:\n\na) the competition among thai restaurants must not be very stiff in this town\n\nb) yinzers wouldn't know good thai food if it flew into their open mouths\n\nThis place was horrible. My fried trout was just a battered butterflied fish not much different from what you'd find at a church fish-fry. Insipid, over-battered and generally unpleasant. My dining partner's masaman curry was so sickly sweet it tasted like melted coconut ice cream. Surprisingly, the joint was slammed. \n\nOn the bright side, service was very fast. On the downside, our waitress was definitely stressed out and cranky possibly from waiting on the 14-top of inebriated co-eds across the room from us.\n\nThe takeaway: If you're from Pittsburgh, you'll probably love this place -- it was packed with your kinsmen when I was there. But if you've enjoyed quality thai food in any large coastal metropolis, steer clear.\n\np.s. food was needlessly pricey given the poor quality. 0
+A year later, prices have increased 70% and the quality of food have declined. Customer service is still superb though. Today, I ordered a pad-see-yew with beef level 5 - was made in an old pan with burnt scraps, 25% beef in dish only, there were clumps of chili not blended in the dish, and was drenched in oil. Another dish, red curry with chicken, was always lacking chicken pieces, they've increased prices and cut back on portions and quality, which happens quite often to good restaurants gone bad. Sad to say, this used to be my favorite place, but now we will never return and we are currently looking for another Thai place to be our go-to. 0
+If you get nothing else here, get the tom kha soup. It is seriously the best I've ever had anywhere. I'm not trying to be hyperbolic. But this tom kha soup is the standard for which I compare all other tom kha soups. I've yet to find its match. It is truly delicious. I usually get the veggie variation (loaded up with silky smooth tofu and tons of veggies!) but any variation is just as wonderful. \n\nI just returned home from a trip to Thai Cuisine with some friends. The environment is comforting and warm. I love the lights strewn along the windows! They just add to the coziness of the place. After getting the obligatory veggie tom kha soup, I got the green curry with shrimp. Others in my party got the yellow curry and the panang curry and everyone was pleased with their choices. The green curry was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy and the veggies were nice and crisp.\n\nThey were featuring their mango and sticky rice dessert. I had a bite of my friend's and I was sad that I was too full to have a dessert of my own! \n\nAs we rolled out of our booth, totally stuffed and satisfied, we all proclaimed that this was the best decision we could have made with our night. Definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in the city! 1
+This place never fails! Curry is amazing. I always get the red bean curry. The service is always fast and courteous. Perfect to sit in and done or to-go. Its BYOB so feel free to bring a beer or wine bottle. 1
+Cute place...\nI went here after a kickball game with some of my team members. The staff were fantastic. I called to make a reservation and they were very nice. They also called back to make sure it was ok for us to sit in the bar. \n\nUpon arrival the bartender was very pleasant. She showed me to the table which was marked reserved. \n\nShe took drink orders then food orders. My guests said the food was good but I didn't have anything.\n\nThere are TVs all around the bar and some games to play as well.\n\nThis is a little gem in the South Hills! 1
+Went to Getaway last night for famous fajitas. Not so famous anymore... Waitress brought steaming hot plate after very long wait, she forgot the taco shells, when she finally got back , she brought pita bread instead, I corrected her she appologized and fixed it. The cooked meat was bland , no seasoning, like they used to have.wifes steak was overbooked and dry.were looking for a new place now. 0
+I really don't understand the hype of this place. To be honest, had the personal recommendations from friends not made this place seem like the biggest deal in the city, then I would have probably rated it a 3 or 4. The pizza was just OK. It was decently greasy and the crust wasn't all that special. They wouldn't deliver (Even though I am literally a few blocks from them) and they don't accept credit / debit card - a huge downfall for me. 0
+I have tasted the best pizza in the US, Pepe's New Haven, CT and I have tasted a whole bunch of bad pizza and a whole bunch in the middle. I am coming to the conclusion that pizza is a very personal thing to people who love it like I do. After years of people telling me to go here, we finally stopped on our way home from my son's hockey game at noon on Saturday. Service was okay after we asked the people sitting next to us what we needed to do. No one spoke up to tell us to come to the counter and order. But after we figured it out everything was good. We ordered a large pie, 1/2 cheese and 1/2 cheese and sausage. The crust is very good and some of the best tasting I have had in some time. It actually had a taste to it not just a bread taste. After that, everything else is what I consider the personal taste part. The sauce was to sweet and the cheese was not right to me. I don't know if they used provolone I should have asked but it gave the pizza a funny taste to me. I won't be going back, just because my personal taste. 0
+THIS is an old-school pizza shop! I'm sure that many of the foodie-types who frequent Yelp are going to dismiss this place, but having heard so much about it from my local pizza-loving friends about the pie at Fiori's, I finally decided to stop and order a couple of pizzas to go while I was in the neighborhood. The sauce definitely isn't for everyone - it's a departure from the typical corporate pizza crap that everyone has gotten used to. But the sauce is INTERESTING, and the crust is PERFECT. A little too much flour used when it was flown, but I'm guessing that's because the place was doing such a high volume of business. The pepperoni reminds me of the old Mineo's pizza, small slices that curl up and produce little grease pools. WOW, now that's the pepperoni I love, and definitely not the pepperoni you'll find at Papa John's, or Vocelli's, or Domino's, or Little Caesar's, or Pizza Hut. This is the PIZZA of your youth - the pizza you remember your dad bringing home, complete with the relic-style pizza box. It's not in my neighborhood, and I'm lucky enough to live close to Luciano's, but if I'm hungry and in the vicinity of Fiore's any time soon, I won't hesitate to grab a couple more pies - maybe one for dinner and one for breakfast! 1
+My favorite pizza in the city. Hoagies are also pretty good but the pizza takes the spotlight. One of the best places to shoot pool in the south hills next door, what more do you need? 1
+I stopped at Rohrich Toyota to look at their selection of used vehicles. I was quickly greeted by Paul - who was great! I test drove a Honda Element, which was clean and comfortable to drive, but the brakes on this one needed work - very slow response to stop. Then I looked at a Rav4. The first thing I noticed was dog hair on the interior surfaces. I'm surprised that seemingly simple things like brakes and cleanliness would not have been checked and fixed before putting the vehicles on the lot; my confidence was not inspired. I did like the drive course they used because it included big hills and bumps (sure, try to find a loop in PGH that doesn't!). And Paul was easy going and respectful of my search criteria. 0
+First, their clothing is arranged by color, not by size. While thrift stores may think this looks great, it's not great for people shopping for one size.\n\nAlso, their prices were outrageous. Many of the items I liked I could have bought new for a little bit more. The upscale prices did not match the dingy and dirty store. We won't be back to this one. 0
+Stopped by last week. Store was going to close for a couple of weeks for remodel and I think a cafe will be put in the front. \n\nThe pita bread is made fresh daily as are many of the other prepared foods. You can watch the pita being made thru the window in the bakery. The pita is wonderful and you can pick up so many delicious Mediterranean food items to take home. Olive oil, olives, cheeses, Hoummus Dip, Baba Ghannouj, deserts, Halva, Specialty Pita Pies. \n\nGood food and friendly service. 1
+"Currently sitting in the restaurant. Got seated very quickly, around 7:10pm. For the first time ever, the restaurant actually had more than myself and my fianc\u00e9 in it. We sat until 7:30 without so much as a \""""Hello\"""" from a nearby server. People were sat after us and have already received food. We finally had to go up to the front to tell the hostess we had not been addressed. She then came and took our orders herself and finally just filled our water glasses. I've never received great service here, but it's never been this subpar either. This may be the last straw for this place. Three strikes and you're out, Mark-Pi.\n\nP.S. I ordered a Diet Coke, and received a glass of what seems to be Robitussin. That, or there's alcohol in this drink. Either case, I'm not thrilled." 0
+"So just finished my meal with my family here and I will not go back! The waitress who I don't know her name because it was never shared was polite and efficient. The only redeeming quality I found in the meal was my 2 glasses of wine! Not that the food was bad it just wasn't good! I ordered Moo Shoo Pork with 4 \""""Chinese\"""" pancakes. Once it arrived I was looking forward to it as the main dish looked appetizing. Then I opened my \""""Chinese\"""" pancakes... OMG they served me steamed tortillas! I was expecting the crepe style Chinese pancakes and instead I had flour tortillas steamed!!! Growing up and just having moved to Pittsburgh from the West Coast I KNOW a tortilla when I'm served one and it wasn't even handmade freshly cooked tortillas that you get at a chain joint like Chevy's but pull em out of the bag from Giant Eagle tortilla! This not only killed the meal but when the $100.00+ tab came I was aghast! My wife and two kiddos had decent meals but just because you serve large portions doesn't mean you're serving 100 dollars worth of food! I felts cheated by high prices for mediocre chinese (notice the little C) food from a place that used to be rated as great Chinese restaurant but that was back in 1996 as the plaques on the wall gleefully point out; but only seem to notice on your way out!" 0
+I ate here this past Saturday night for dinner with three other dining companions. We arrived at around 7 PM and were quoted for a 35 minute wait upon which the hostess suggested that we go to the wine bar in the back. The wine bar is not exactly in the same building but is a few feet out of the back door of Il Pizzaiolo. The wine bar was bursting at its seams for the first five minutes that we were there we could not move much past the door. Eventually the crowd quieted down and I was able to see a beautiful bar, a fireplace with chairs, bookcases full of books on wine and Italy and some trendy paintings. After about an hour wait we were finally seated in the main dining room.\n\nThe main dining dining room was nothing special in my opinion as there was nothing that I can remember that really stuck out. Our waiter came to our table quickly and our group ordered the Arancini since we were hungry. It came out six balls to the plate on a bed of marinara sauce and tasted pretty good. For dinner I was having a hard time deciding on whether I should have a handmade pasta or the pizza and eventually decided to get both. My pasta entree was the Paglia E Fieno which consisted of handmade tagliatelle with prosciutto in a cream sauce. The tagliatelle was made with either spinach or eggs and the alternating green and beige color combined with the color of the meat gave a nice visual presentation to the backdrop of the cream sauce. It also tasted wonderful and none was left on my plate whenever I was done. My pizza was the Diavola since I like spicy things and consisted of spicy salami, chile pepper, basil and different cheese. Once again the colors were nice and I absolutely loved the pizza, especially some of the pieces where I got what seemed to be larger than normal gobs of cheese. My dining companions all also complimented their meals and we were more than happy with the service.\n\nThe bottom line for me is that I would definitely come back here in the future. The food was fantastic and not as expensive as I had expected while the service was good. I would recommend that you either get their earlier or later on the weekend though to avoid the large crowd that we ran into. 1
+This place has the best pizza I've ever had besides Keste and Paulie Gs in NYC. Wood fired greatness. Expect to wait on weekends in a crowded wine bar. FANTASTIC red sauce and olive oil. Not extensive on the wine list but good by the glass selection. A gem in Pittsburgh. 1
+"Rating is based largely on the snottiness of the staff. We weren't sure if children or non-locals were not appreciated. We walked into a virtually empty restaurant at 6 on a Monday; got the once over; and the hostess said \""""i hope you have a reservation. We have a big crowd at 6:30. You can wait for 45 minutes at the wine bar.\"""" We walked outside and easily booked a reservation on Open Table for 6:15, so we walked back in and were seated right away. \n\nFood was ok--puttanesca tasted like yellow mustard but caprese was awesome. We repeatedly got dirty looks from the staff throughout our meal though. I should mention that when we arrived a family with small children were leaving after finishing their meal and they had a stock-pile of high chairs in plain view, so it was not unreasonable to bring our well-behaved girls (6 and 2 yrs old). By 6:30, there were still a number of empty tables.\n\nIf you're not from Pittsburgh, there attending college or joining your college-aged child or have small children, I would avoid this place." 0
+I'm not sure what the Mt.Lebo hype is about this place. The portions are small, the place is small, and the foods no more than average. I have been there twice now, thinking the first time might have been a fluke. We've heard so much about it that I have super high expectations. Their wine bar in the back is cute, but small. We couldn't even lift our elbows to sip our drink. While the waiters and service are good, the food is just not impressive. The pasta I got was good, but nothing to write home about. I got a pizza the second time I visited and it had a horrid taste. I don't know if it was the spinach or the cheese but something was VERY potent. They're pricy as well. The only thing I will give them credit for their Italian wedding soup. There's practically nothing in it, as they use think rice instead of noodles, but the broth and meatballs are to die for! Overall, not impressed. I probably won't return. 0
+Just way to expensive for what it is. It's good but not at the prices they choose. $9 for wedding soup? It was good, but not at that price and if I would've been told it was that much (was a special) I would've passed. Service was fine, but not attentive and slow, as well. Just so many other good Italian places in the area for half the price. Eggplant parm was enjoyable. 0
+I think this restaurant fits american taste. Because i was the only non american to eat here just now, even though the seats are fully occupied\nIt doesnt taste like an actual japanese cuisine, it is very chinese. And i can smell chinese food right after a few second entering the restaurant. The sushi is not even firmly made\n\nI am not saying the food is bad, it is actually alright\n\n\nBut they have a great interior and place 0
+I came here craving some sushi. Looked up the best reviewed sushi place in my area and found this little restaurant. I was excited at the front because it was a small restaurant and I love supporting small mom and pops. \n\nI figured this may be a little diamond in the rough. Man, was I wrong. The sushi was not fresh. The sushi wasn't rolled tight either. The rice didn't have the trademark sushi rice flavor. \n\nSpoiled by the fresh ingredients and catches of California, I felt like the ingredients were sort of old. Considering I went in on a Saturday, I figured it might be better but it wasn't at all.\n\nThe service was good. That's the justification for the 2 stars. Otherwise, I really wouldn't recommend this place to other people. 0
+"Some good some bad. This goes for the food and the service. You MUST check your order if it's to go in any of the locations. I have had more mistakes than correct orders in the last year or so. \n\nThe \""""presses\"""" are MICROWAVES. They are not training their employees to know this and they are not making it public. I had an employee actually argue about it with me this morning because I wanted them to toast my bagel and assemble the egg and cheese without nuking it. I got to my car and they had forgotten the cheese. I went back and the cook told me that the counter person didn't know if I wanted it! I think someone should have double checked if this was the case as the sandwich comes with cheese to begin with.\n\nEven Burger King doesn't microwave their breakfast!" 0
+This should say it all: we found a dress we loved, it was in our price range, but...we didn't return because of the customer service\n\nI suppose we could have gotten over it to get the dress, but we just didn't want that negative experience to taint our wedding. It was all going so well too. The people helping us were very down to earth, very accommodating and helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. But when we told them that we weren't ready to buy the dress, it was like Jekyll and Hyde and we were given attitude and a cold shoulder. We're talking passive-aggressive teenager-like behavior. Let me be clear - we didn't say no, we didn't say we were going to go somewhere else - all we said was that we weren't ready. In all likelihood we were going to be back in a couple weeks and buy, and just wanted to think about it one more time. It's a purchase that costs thousands of dollars; shouldn't you as the bride be able to take your time?\n\nAnne Gregory is probably the only shop in town worth going to for higher-end, couture dresses. But we've been to nice boutiques across the country and this was the only one that gave us the huffy attitude you historically associate with those types of places. Disappointing.\n\nA few practical notes:\n- They don't allow pictures. Some shops do, some shops don't.\n- I think there's a private lot but if you end up parking in the strip mall parking lot next door or on the street, the spaces are metered so bring your quarters.\n- always judge for yourself...to get a sense of their collection you can go to their facebook page and see what dresses they've actually sold. take care not to confuse the posts they make of other wedding dresses and pictures of dresses by actual customers. 0
+The staff and the craft brew selection is great. With games, dart boards and a pool table, the KP is a great local hangout. \n\nLinda 1
+Boring pretentious mall with old dated stores 0
+Racist mall management team same team that ran century 3 mall in to the ground stay away nothing good comes out this place 0
+"Worst experience with a hairdresser ever, at this location. Made an appointment with Diane for a body wave. When I was sort of greeted by her she looked at my hair and said \""""You get body waves?\"""" Yeah, that's why I booked one at your salon. Then she argued with me about when to trim, I wanted after she wanted before, and after five minutes acknowledged that it didn't matter, but FIRST telling me the perm \""""wouldn't soak in\"""" on the ends unless she trimmed it. Then she argued with me about the rods. It's taken me over ten years to figure out with Aveda perm hairstylists what the perfect combo is. Diane knew better, but finally agreed. Then she proceeded to comb my wet hair, from the forehead back, scratching my scalp and jerking my head. That wasn't enough, though. She then started rolling it with the rods she thought I should have. I got up and left. When I addressed the problem at the front, NO EFFORT WAS MADE TO HELP me other than to offer coming back and talking to the owner. Yeah. Right. THAT'S gonna happen. Horrible salon...dirty, also, just as a side note." 0
+Great products and Katie has been the best! 1
+Internet Connection = $60 \nWi-Fi router = $120 \nDaily internet pass = $4.95\n\nLosing customers because you make them pay for wifi access priceless.\n\n$4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just ridiculous, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users.\n\nIf you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somewhere else. 0
+They're a great local alternative to Starbucks, and they make kickass drinks! I've had mochas here, hot and cold, and chai tea lattes here, hot and cold. All were delicious, about the same price as you would find at Starbucks, but they have those cute little stickers for decorating your cup and I'm all about the stickers. They're usually seasonally themed and are always adorable. It's the little things, people. 1
+I was walking around and decided to try this place out. I asked for a recommendation on a type of ground coffee to take home. The ladies where very helpful and knowledgable. I love the coffee. Thank you. 1
+Great place to study considering I've spent entire afternoons and evenings there cramming for exams. The staff is really friendly and if you get a ceramic mug refills for coffee are free! 1
+I don't normally come to this laundromat, but the machines in my apartment had been broken for a week and I was getting desparate. Although parking can be a bit of a pain, I was pleasantly surprised with this place. There are plenty of washers and dryers to choose from (from regular sized to freakin' 50 pound capacity) and they all seemed to be working great. It's air-conditioned and clean with vending machines and some old arcade games to spend some more of your quarters on. My sister and I did four loads of laundry and it cost us about 2.75 per load. Oh yeah, and they have a change machine that apparently takes 20, 10, 5 and 1 dollar bills. If I am ever in a pinch again, I will be coming here. 1
+"Ick. Stay away unless you want to be treated like you are a criminal who cannot afford a pricey item. I wanted to try on a $400 fur...and the guy said it was very expensive and would hand carry it to the front mirror for me. He then advised me to take off my vest and waited for me to do so. He would not let me handle the coat myself because it was \""""very expensive.\"""" He watched me while I tried it on and then immediately took it off me. I wanted to tell him that $400 wasn't pricey for a winter coat and that I could easily afford it, but decided to walk out without purchasing it. I won't be back." 0
+I hate to put two stars, but.. I have experienced better. Especially for the price. This was my first visit, and, frankly, it made me want to go back for the bar but not the restaurant.\n\nThere were definitely good points. The service was great, and I enjoyed the cocktail that I ordered off the menu. Also, they had a couple of lesser-known cocktail classics that made me think the bartending staff know their thing. The wine by the glass menu had nice choices, too.\n\nUnfortunately, the food was mixed. I had the pork dumplings for an appetizer. The combination of flavors in the filling, dip and wrapper was very good, but the wrapper was unusually thick and distractingly chewy, even gummy (as in, it stuck to my teeth and the roof of my mouth gummy). The server said they'd just started making their wrappers in-house, and I think they need some work.\n\nI had the chicken ramen soup for a main course. It just wasn't very good. I didn't expect it to be up to Vancouver BC standards (that city seems to have a thing for ramen), but the noodles were a bit tough, and a whole lot of the flavor came from salt. This includes the broth and the chicken. I didn't really want to eat it; I just tried the leftovers, and I don't really want to eat them either.\n\nIf the food were at 2/3 to 3/4 of the price I'd give it three stars. As it is, I wish I'd gone somewhere else. Clearly, other people love the place. Maybe I'll give it another chance, if I'm with friends who want to go. 0
+pretty good food, fantastic atmosphere, slightly overpriced, but not unreasonable for the quality and atmosphere 1
+Hands down the most disrespectful and terrible lounge in pittsburgh. Appalling \nservice, I went there with 6 people, restaurant was empty and sat there for twenty minutes with staff walking by. The lounge was empty, was there from 8-11 she didn't check on us once, we had to flag her down , complained to the manager with no response. NYC prices as well, very embarrassed for the big burrito company. 0
+This is a better than average- let's say very solid- sushi restaurant. \n\nWe had the omakase and had some delicious bite sized courses. But strangely the little bites never added up to feeling super full (which could be a good thing, but devouring a chocolate pretzel dessert isn't really the perfect end to omakase). \n\nThe miso black cod was excellent, the sashimi was well executed, and clearly the chef had many, many years of traditional sushi training. But for some reason my socks just weren't blown off. More sushi and sashimi could have done the trick.\n\nOn the other hand the desserts were delicious and memorable (which come from the restaurant downstairs- Soba).\n\nGreat atmosphere, attentive service and will def. go back. At the same time, I'm open to finding alternatives in Pittsburgh (too optimistic?)\n\nAnd Dr. Freddie Fu is a fan (see autographed picture on sushi bar). Not sure what this means, but maybe if I return I will be further enlightened. 1
+"Umi is alright. What I mean by this is that the food is high quality, and the service is high quality, but for some reason, I'm never completely satisfied when I leave. Let's start with the good:\n\nThey have great quality sushi. They have interesting taste combinations. The decor is fun, especially if you sit in the \""""traditional\"""" seating area where you don't actually sit on the floor (if you can ever manage to get in and out of this seating in a graceful manner, kudos to you). \n\nBut, the portions are small, and every time we've eaten here, we come away with the sense of, \""""great meal, but holy moly. Dunno if it was $XXX good.\"""" We'll continue to come, but probably only if someone else is paying. In the meantime, it's off to Tamari we go." 1
+Harris Grill was long one of my favorite spots to goto just about any night of the week. However it's changed in recent months and I don't think I will return.\n\nOn a recent Thursday night, my friend and I had possibly the worst waitress ever. Her name was Amanda and this is my story about her as our waitress.\n\nShe was not present for about 15 minutes after we were sat. She finally appeared and asked us for our drink order. She disappeared for about 10 minutes before returning. She served us our drinks then immediately left for another table. It was another 5 to 10 minutes before she came by again, this time taking our order for food.\n\nShe return 5 minutes later with another round of drinks which we don't remember ordering, but we weren't going to complain. We never saw her the rest of the night.\n\nOther waitresses were making their rounds every 5 minutes out on the patio, but ours never appeared once. I thought she may have died in back in the kitchen or was burned beyond recognition. I even asked one of the other waitresses out of concern for her safety if she was okay. She said they would check. She returned not long after and said she was alright. I relaxed a little, until another 15 minutes went by... it was now about 30 minutes since we had ordered and no food.\n\nWe waited a bit longer, we still hadn't seen Amanda (our waitress for those paying attention). An hour went by and we had had enough. I really couldn't believe this. Not only did we not have our food, but we hadn't seen our waitress in an hour. An hour. What the hell? 0
+No complaints about this place. I tend to gravitate towards this place mid afternoon with my laptop...love the vibe here. Outdoor patio or, NICE window seating upstairs. Creative menu as well. Check it out! 1
+We went to Harris Grill for lunch while a friend was visiting from out of town-and it was fun! The menu and atmosphere is pretty entertaining. The food and drinks are moderately priced, and there is a nice selection of brews.\n\nWhat we had:\n\nTurkey Burger-fabulous-we agreed this was the best thing we had ( I added mozzarella cheese and it was soooo good)\n\nFlat Iron Pork-I guess our friend thought he was ordering flat iron steak-this was ok but I wouldn't get it again.\n\nSome Spicy Chicken sandwich-Pretty good-paled in comparison to the turkey burger\n\nTots-Delicious\n\nBeer-good! (duh)\n\nOther:\nService-Fab!\n\n2 Patios-front and back 1
+Overall a decent yet confusing experience...\nPros: it's like living in an apt. because it's spacious and has a kitchen and laundry room downstairs. There's even free laundry soap available in the laundry room. It's located next to a lot of restaurants and shops. Some of the staff has been friendly in providing things, including shuttle rides.\nCons: Extremely inconsistent room cleaning service! If you're staying for an extended period of time, they only clean your room once a week on an assigned day. The problem is, they don't show on the assigned day to clean. My roommate and I have ended up calling the office, sometimes twice before it's cleaned. Also, someone in our building had $1,900 stolen out of her drawer, and the management told her not to call the cops. They ended up cutting her check, but not before a lot of stern talk. I wouldn't stay here again...if you do, make sure that you use the safe provided in the room, and expect to do a lot of the maid services yourself. 0
+"Since my return to Pittsburgh, I have been to the \""""new\"""" Elbow Room several times. The food has always been decent and the location on Walnut is convenient when I'm in the neighborhood shopping. \n\nToday I went for a late lunch. Honestly, there were 5 people in the restaurant. It took forever for food to arrive at our table. Could it be attributed to the fact that I was eating somewhere between lunch and dinner and they aren't sufficiently staffed? I don't know. My beloved was happy as always with his ENORMOUS fish sandwich. My reuben sandwich was just okay. The corned beef was pretty chewy. Probably should have gotten a salad. \n\nI'm hoping that I just caught them on a bad afternoon." 0
+I don't know how this place has stayed in business for so long. It has never appealed to me, yet some family member drags me there every five years or so. It never changes. It seems like an independently owned Chili's. The menu is boring. The food nothing special. \n\nMost recently, I ordered a salad and asked for some rolls or bread and they didn't have anything except for some super spongy Italian sliced bread that tasted like a step up from wonder bread. My beet salad had such crunch beets they were barely cooked. Grapefruit segments were all membrane. Lettuce was ice cold, nearly frozen. \n\nSee you in another five years. 0
+I got a groupon for Dean of Shadyside for hairline highlights, deep conditioning masque, and a hair cut for $35. I had never been, but I gave it a try. The groupon was for a level 1 stylist, and I had Erika. She was pretty great! I've never had highlights before, and she helped me figure out what would look good. My highlights look great, the cut looks great, she did exactly what I wanted her to do! I never make hair appointments far in advance, but I pre-booked my next appointment!!! I would highly recommend this place, and I recommend Erika as well! 1
+Let me start by saying I was given a coupon for a free haircut and mani. You have to really let me down with free to get a two-star review.\n\nTHE HAIRCUT.\n Let's put it this way--after I went home and re-washed and re-styled it, I was really happy with it. I really liked the girl I had. I thought that she cut it just how I wanted. But then she asked if I wanted her to straighten it, and I said no thanks because I have wavy hair that's pretty easy to make fancy (read: easy as in I don't use products or heat almost ever, thanks) even though it's quite long. Somehow, she made my wash 'n wear waves into a frizzy stuff hot mess with some combination of gels and spray. Then, she told me she was going to dry my hair to 90% dry before sending me to the mani and then check on me later. Okayyyyyy. Overall, haircut & style = 3 stars.\n\nTHE MANI\nThis mani brought down the average rating of my visit as I'd give it one star. I haven't gotten a lot of manis--maybe a half dozen times for fancy events--but I know a bad one. It was freaking dirty at the mani station where a different girl did my nails. The towel the girl put out had large brown stains on it! Seriously, get some bleach. Then I figured out what the stains were...the girl made me bleed on two fingers while cutting my cuticles. One bled quite a bit. But she just pretended like it wasn't happening and continued to chatter on about Black Friday shopping and her plan to score big. Had the mani station not been in the very back of the salon, I would have ran away when--this is true--she got up to use the restroom in the middle of mani. Um, I usually do my own nails, but I'm guessing this isn't normal. As if she were aiming for the worst mani ever, the polish wasn't even within the lines at all. Then, she had me sit around in a weird corner while my nails cured and said she's get the stylist. Mani = 1 star.\n\nThe stylist didn't come back after a couple minutes. When I asked the receptionist where the stylist was, she didn't know. I just wanted to get out of there. So I took off the smock and left with wet hair and nails. I was pretty bummed since I had specifically scheduled the appointment on that particular afternoon because I had a big event that evening.\n\nI actually felt like a sucker tipping at more than 20% for these services. But I had put the tips in the little envelopes before I got my nails done and I didn't want to wait for them to dry to decrease the tip. So I tipped and left.\n\nSummary: Free isn't great when you have to go home and immediately wash your hair and remove the nail polish. 0
+Went to a High Tea here on Sunday. Although the setting was lovely and the staff was welcoming, the food was nothing special, in fact, it was bad. We were served three tea sandwiches: egg salad, which was bland (I make a better version at home), chicken salad, nothing special either, and then a delicious spinach-artichoke bite. Unfortunately, it was the size of a quarter, it was literally a bite. But it was the best part of the meal!!! (I don't think the size of all three of the sandwiches put together was as big as one piece of white bread).\n\nWe were offered two types of scones: cranberry and eggnog. Neither was anything special, eggnog had absolutely no taste whatsoever!\n\nThen, the pastries: we were served a gingerbread cupcake which was fine--nothing like Vanilla Pastry Shop! A pumpkin torte, again, fine. And a chocolate mousse/brownie bite with a raspberry and candy cane on top--it was dry as a bone! It looked as if it was on it's last legs--chocolate was turning white, mouse separated from brownie. Yuck. \n\nOh yeah--I had a delicious tea from Harney and Sons (used to be sold at the Grand Floridian High Tea in Disney World), cinnamon spice!!! Unfortunately, when I asked for more tea, they gave me new hot water and the same old tea bag! \n\nI've gone to various teas so I feel I can give a good comparison. Not impressed at all! Will not go back there, ever! 0
+First, Giant Eagle is convenient. It open early and closes late on a daily basis. I have yet to find another store that sells the same variation of food in a unitary complex. And despite its size, the supermarket is clean, and the employees are knowledgeable on the status and location of most items.\n\nSecond, the prices for non-produce items are competitive if not better than nearby competing stores. The produce items tend to be more expensive, but, to be fair, nearly all if it is fresh.\n\nThird, Giant Eagle offers a brand guarantee and a return policy which assure customer satisfaction; that is, you can return items you are dissatisfied with. Obviously, this is a technical component that is rarely considered when food shopping or dining; however, it is nice to know that the company has a firm faith in the products it sells. 1
+"You can speak to maurice about adding brewskis to the \""""make your own six ~pack\"""" if one you want isn't there! ;)" 1
+I never really understood why Doc's was so popular. I personally find its only real saving grace to be the outdoor deck. Otherwise, the prices suck (beer served in 10 ounce cups on special for $2.50 - come on), the food is mediocre, and the atmosphere is nonexistent. The drinks are weak as well. \n\nIf you're looking for a night out, there are better places close by in Shadyside. The deck really is nice, but it doesn't help the fact that the prices are terrible for drinks, especially for what you get. That being said, I end up here a lot because others seem to like it...maybe I'm missing something. 0
+Food: very good, seasonal menu with at least 3 vegetarian friendly entrees when I was there (soups weren't veg-friendly), all three entrees we ordered, particularly the gnocchi, were excellent, house dressing is good too\n\nDrinks: full liquor selection and good beer choices too\n\nAtmosphere: we sat outside, and the patio is great, unique arrangement, feels very European\n\nService: prompt, friendly, overall very good\n\n(+): connected to Creamery upstairs, so if they run out of a specific desert, always great options to bring back to your table\n\n(-): could have used more bread, both in the basket and refilled more often 1
+"My girlfriend has been a regular of this place for years and could not wait to take me when I came in town for the Steelers game. We did not make a reservation and showed up on a busy saturday night around 8:45pm fully expecting a long wait. My girlfriend had forewarned me that there will be a wait so when we showed up we just expected to put our names down and go across the street for a drink while we waited. We ended up waiting in the front of the restaurant for ~20 minutes without anyone taking down our name. A few waitresses mentioned that the older italian guy (owner) took down names. We were ignored several times by him as he came up front - no biggie we saw it was busy. An older woman came up to us several times and asked if we had been helped, we replied no, and she reiterated that the older man dealt with the \""""list\"""". We were fine up through now and were still waiting when the older guy came up to the front and shoved the older woman (his wife?) and proceeded to scream at her for several minutes. The entire restaurant went quiet and was staring at the front of the restaurant (where we were awkwardly standing as well). The older gentleman was screaming that she was always interfering with the list and he was done with it. He kept going on and said that why did she even care about a couple of \""""out of towners\"""" who will never come back again. (which was even more shocking because my girlfriend was a regular and had regularly conversed with the man many times before). \n\nWe subsequently left while the man was still screaming at the woman. This was the most absurd display at a restaurant I have ever seen. My girlfriend was extremely upset especially for the physical violence the man was displaying. This was no casual shove but rather a full two handed violent push followed by pounding his fist on the table and screaming at the woman in front of the entire restaurant. Needless to say we will never come back and recommend people boycott a place where the owner treats his (wife/employee) with such disrespect regardless of how stressed he may be on a busy night." 0
+"Beware the loud-mouthed lout working the front. We stopped by a couple nights ago and asked to check the menu. Finding it acceptable -- despite an abundance of starch with minimal protein -- we walked away to go find the other members of our party to return and ask for a table. But we were accosted by a boorish old man who kept yelling \""""Hey!\"""" until we turned around to see what he wanted. Come to find out he wanted to insult us by telling us to check out the hamburgers across the street if we didn't want or couldn't afford his fare.\nWell, needless to say, we didn't go back and had a fine dinner elsewhere. Tip to the house: Insulting the public is no way to win friends or customers." 0
+Never had any experience with rudeness here, or any other problem. They make the best beans and greens around (and I order this dish at every Italian restaurant) - brothy, just the right amount of saltiness, and just right for sopping up whatever's left on the plate with their delicious crusty bread. The salad with Gorgonzola is also pretty amazing. A great neighborhood standby. 1
+"I am a nice, amicable person. I treat others with kindness and have a highly positive attitude. I rarely complain about things. Thus, it makes me sad to write a negative review. However, the way in which Mozart Management Staff have behaved and conducted themselves over the past two years warrants this review. We moved to Pittsburgh when I was in graduate school. We loved our tiny, cute apartment at Schenley Arms, our first home as a couple. This abruptly changed when simple calls to request that they salt the driveway were met with aggression, irritability and statements such as \""""we have never had a complaint before\"""" and \""""we cannot accommodate your schedule\"""". I felt guilty at first about calling, but then had an epiphany and realized that Mozart has serious issues. The tone of their written correspondence is also highly intimidating, demeaning and threatening. I will not bore you with the additional myriad of complaints that exist. What ever happened to customer service, decency and basic regard for other human beings? \n If you value your hard earned money and do not want to be met with criticism and hostility when interacting with your landlord..AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Also, there are a fair amount of negative reviews when you do a search on Google..READ AND BELIEVE THEM. They are completely mean and disrespectful. This is not the kind of business I want to support, as it conflicts with my value system. We are moving out ASAP when our lease expires. \n\nPS the maintenance staff are fabulous and deserve 5 stars! I hope they aren't treated as bad as the tenants." 0
+"They just broke into my house without any notice to show around. They knocked so violently I almost mistaked it for gunfire. Then, before I was able to say anything, they broke in. There was at most 2 seconds interval between the knock and the break in. I wasn't dressed, and the guy just said \""""Oh hi, we're showing the apartment\"""", and stormed into my kitchen. Ridiculous. I started ranting as soon as they left the room. This is totally invasive and disrespectful. I didn't read their lease very carefully when I moved in and I totally regret it (they shoved it to me and told me everything must be signed by the end of the day, so I thought whatever, how bad could it be?). Apparently, breaking into the house without any notice is written into the lease here, and if you don't comply, they'll fine you as much as your unit's monthly rent (around $1000 for telling them no you can't enter the house). I've heard of several cases like this. They're unbelievably hostile and try to juice as much out of your pocket as possible." 0
+Breakfast is always good. But too much Pamela's seems greasy. You can cook it all at home for much cheaper. However, the pricing really is low when you're lazy. The wait is ridicious at times. I would recommend the Shadyside location over the other two. It's more clean and better parking. Cash only. 0
+Woah. Thank goodness for yelp. That's how I learned about this breakfast gem. The boy just moved to PA so we went out foraging for breakfast, but before I did, I did a quick Yelp search. We headed to Pamela's as soon as I saw the reviews. \n\nThere were about 15 people hovering outside so went in to put our name down. Here's my only complaint. We waited patiently in the line while people paid to put our names down, but then about 6 people just cut in front of the line, which was a bit rude. \n\nThe seating is tight, but the atmosphere diner-esque. Upon the walls are some differing varieties of art (some for sale, no less). \n\nThe menu, while not particularly health-conscious, was heavy on eggs and pancakes. We went with the specialty pancakes, banana-walnut and choc. chip. Both were delicious. I really wanted to and tried to finish mine, but I just couldn't man up. \n\nThe other complaint, which is of no-fault of the restaurant, was the mother of teenage boys next to use who repeatedly started screaming at them and causing quite the scene. Despite the deliciousness of the food, things got tense for a while. \n\nI think the next time I have a serious pankcake-hankering, I'll find myself wishing Boston had a Pamela's. 1
+Two words: grossly overrated. If I am going to wait an hour for breakfast/brunch, it needs to not only be good, but also unique. Unfortunately, Pamela's is neither of these things. Then again, the hour-long wait does provide you will ample time to find a ATM because they only take cash. If you want to wait in line for an hour for food that is both good and unique, try Coca Cafe. 0
+I'm from California and hotcakes is something that's not common in our food vocabulary. We just settle on pancakes and call it a day.\n\nMy brother took me and my mother to Pamela's for brunch and it was pretty packed. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait and a huge crowd came in after us. I glanced through the menu and learned that they're known for their specialty hotcakes. They all looked very good, but settled on the the strawberry hotcakes (was craving strawberries). We finally got seated, ordered what we want, and chilled in the lively atmosphere of the diner. The food came out relatively fast and I was ecstatic for my hotcakes. They use FRESH strawberries instead of the syrupy strawberries in a can! The hotcakes were thin like a crepe and the crispy edges were the best part. A bit heavy on the butter, but that's how you get the crispiness. The sour cream surprisingly worked well with the strawberries, as it balanced out the sweetness from its tart element. As for the brown sugar, that was like the cherry on top. It was pure harmony.\n\nDefinitely check it out when you're in Pittsburgh! 1
+I like Chinese food. Americanized or authentic, from the streets of Wuhan or a plaza in Monroeville, I have enjoyed it. In light of that, China Palace on Walnut Street is... well... kind of okay.\n\nThe positives: \n\nThe vegetarian menu has an especially good selection. I'm not a vegetarian, but I usually order from that menu just because it's something different. The food isn't terrible, either, but it's not great. It's also usually easy to get a table (last time I went there, I tried to go to Pamela's first, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so there was no hope of getting in.) Oh, and the lunch special pricing is not bad at all.\n\nThe negatives:\n\nDim lighting that makes me want to sleep. It's not romantic, just dim.\n\nThe only waitress I've had there is pretty rude. She's just not cut out for waiting tables, or interacting with people in general. My minimum tip is $5, even at the cheapest places. She got $1.60, because she didn't do the minimum amount of customer service I require to give my minimum tip.\n\nThe food is only okay. \n\nAll in all, if you're on Walnut and you can avoid China Palace, try something else. You won't HATE your experience here, but it won't be memorable, either. I will probably return, though, for the cheap lunch specials, but that's because I'm moving out of country soon and I need to save every penny I can, not because I really love the place. 0
+We order takeout here several times a month. The food is always very good, and quite plentiful for a take-out order. The quality seems pretty consistent as well. They even called me back once to double check something on the order. That was really nice. Delivery times are always good, and they're very fast on slow days. Meals in the restaurant or also high-quality. My wife and I have probably eaten here 40 times in the last five years. 1
+"Had lunch with my husband here yesterday after not eating here for years. We shared the tuna sashimi and wild mushroom flatbread as apps. Both were delicious, and I'm freaking thrilled when a restaurant knows what a caramelized onion is supposed to look like! My flatbread was smothered in them, just the way I like it. The sashimi was nothing crazy, I liked the grilled pineapple with it. \n\nMy husband got himself a burger, the barbecue one, to be exact, and I had the wild mushroom pasta. I was concerned it would be too similar to the flatbread, but the server raved about it, so I tried it anyway. \n\nMy husband enjoyed his burger, though he thought it could have been less salted. He was happy that the temperature was correct, also.\n\n The salad that came with my entree was... Ok. The blue cheese dressing was eh, the cherry tomatoes seemed kinda squishy, and I actually spit out a crouton. It had this weird feeling in my mouth of being a tasteless cube of crunchy oil. I usually love croutons too.\n\nThe pasta was tasty, but almost too tasty, if that makes sense. Too many competing flavors. My husband was thrilled that they got \""""al dente\"""" right, when he had a bite. I'd also note that the pasta is much more of a dinner meal than lunch, but there aren't a ton of options for people trying to avoid meat.\n\nOverall, I'd eat here again, and get the same apps and a lighter entree." 1
+This restaurant is in a great location and has nice ambiance. That is where the positive ends. The food is LOUSY. I paid $9 for a stainless steel mixing bowl of iceberg lettuce with a little frozen (OK, it was thawed, but had previously been frozen) corn, about 4 tablespoons of black beans and the same amount of feta. As a vegetarian, this salad was one of two that had some sort of substance to make one think of a meal. What a disappointment - I won't be back. 0
+"Everything about the pedi was ok except the polishing part. 12 hours later I had to wear shoes, and the polish smudged because it was slopped on so thick it never would have dried. \n\nAs she was polishing my nails, I was thinking, \""""Man, that is way too thick! It'll never dry!\"""", but I didn't say anything because I thought maybe she had some super topcoat that would make the impossible possible. Well, she didn't, and the polish stayed not just tacky, but downright WET for 4 hours, before I finally just SCRAPED the goop off and painted them myself. \n\nI will never be back, and wish I had saved my $30 (I had a Groupon) and my $15 tip. Should have just done them myself." 0
+Our wedding cake and dessert table vendor was included in our reception package so I'm sure the owners are going to say we didn't pay them directly so what I write doesn't matter (I've seen this response in other negative reviews). In my opinion, that should not matter. We should still receive the same type of respect, courtesy and professionalism that all clients *should* receive. This was not the case. I won't rewrite what I posted last year about our issues with the dessert table and the attitude of Linda, but what I am posting about now is our 1 year anniversary cake top. We were given a certificate in our package for a free, fresh cake made in our *wedding cake flavors.* Linda even wrote the flavors on the card. I was really excited to taste the cake since my husband and I didn't really get a chance to during our reception. They gave us a plain chocolate cake with white icing. This is not what our wedding cake was. When I called and asked if there was a mistake I was told someone would call me back. Of course, they didn't. So, I called again and spoke with Steve who LAUGHED at me when I asked why we didn't receive a cake in our wedding flavors and then had the audacity to say 'well, you got a free cake.' Really?! It wasn't good and it was a plain cake I could have made myself. When I said 'that's not the point' he said 'what do you want me to do?! Another cake, fine. When do you want to pick it up?' When we picked up the second cake, again, in was the SAME cake as before. I have yet to try my own wedding cake flavor. They are so rude, cocky and ignorant. I will *never* go to the bakery again nor will I ever recommend it to anyone else. 0
+There were six employees behind the counter and one customer waiting for their sandwich to be made, and I was the only person in line and couldn't get a single person to take my order. Walked out and got faster service at Panera, which had a line out the door.\n\nOh well. 0
+"Please don't go here. I'm begging you. I wouldn't wish this place on my own worst enemy. I wouldn't wish this on the girl who cheated on my best friend. This place was a literal nightmare. .\n\nI think I've been to Jimmy Wan's 4 times this month, so I was sick of it. Plus I'd heard good things about TaiPei, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.\n\nThe service was abysmal - my waiter took 10 minutes to recognize I'd sat down. He was very kind, but only dropped my food off. No \""""how's it going\"""", no water refills, no offer of dessert or other courses. A kind busboy kept refilling my drink. \n\nThe portions are extremely small - I've never seen such tiny sushi rolls in my life. The menu says there's a charge for fried rice instead of white. Huh. Jimmy Wan's offers white and brown, no extra charge. Interesting.\n\nThe atmosphere was atrocious. A family in the table to my left and in front let their child (6 or 7, mind you) take off his shoes and walk around. He then ground his heel into the carpet - with a piece of chicken in between. He swiped a cloth napkin from an empty table and rubbed it all over his feet. I audibly gasped, but his obese mother couldn't hear me or ignored me. Then she threatened to take each of their Kindles away if they didn't shut up. The boy was eating with salad tongs instead of a fork all night long.\n\nThe waitstaff saw what was happening and didn't care at all. My waiter didn't show up after I was finished with my meal and when he did (after I'd requested someone else get him) he failed to clear my dirty plates. I finally told the owner how terrible the whole thing was - namely the ambiance and the service and she asked if I wanted anything to go and apologized for being busy. You...think I want something to go? How were 15 people in the 50 seat restaurant and one small takeout order. How....is that busy?\n\nOther reviews have mentioned that the ownership has changed hands. If you care about your health, don't go to a restaurant where the waitstaff doesn't care if children grind chicken into the carpet. If they find that behavior outside of the kitchen normal, can you imagine what they do inside the kitchen? I have no doubt little handwashing goes on and much wiping of noses while cooking.\n\nJews, don't go here on Christmas, even if though they loudly advertise they're open. If 15 people means they're \""""busy\"""", can you imagine what it'll be like on Christmas?\n\nThe slowness of the whole establishment is astounding. I dropped my little brother off at Jimmy Wan's immediately before going to TaiPei - a 15 second drive between establishments. Wan's parking lot was jam packed and he ate with 9 other friends. He called me to pick him up as I was paying the bill. How the hell did TaiPei take as long as Jimmy Wan's did to seat and serve and bill 10 people as they did me, the 15th person in their restaurant?\n\nOnly go here if you have a death wish or are a practicing masochist." 0
+They take great care of our pets here. We rarely have much of a wait, and all of the staff are courteous and talented in handling and caring for pets. All of the vets we have met with were professional, friendly, and very capable. 1
+Excellent food with great service. 1
+Okay food. Number of other guests is often zero - uncomfortable. 0
+Says they deliver on here... Wrong & wrong again & should not be checked! I like Applebee's & thought the delivery was something new for the Pittsburgh area... Don't know if this is something Yelp does or something someone checked off... But not cool! 1
+This hotel is in need of a renovation. This becomes most apparent when you look at the bathrooms, which have fixtures and mildew growth both from the seventies. I've stayed in motels that were cleaner and better appointed.\n\nI could have done without the Sleep Number bed, but that's probably more of a personal preference than anything. However, it appeared to me that the money would have been better spent on updating the rooms themselves. Apparently it used to be a Marriott some time ago - I'm guessing they decided to drop the brand rather than update to Marriott's standards.\n\nThe continental breakfast was a crime. $12 for buffet style eggs (from a bag no less), sausage, french toast, and oily potato cubes they were trying to say were home fries is unconscionable. Passing on this gastronomic atrocity, I decided to invest my money in an english muffin and two 4 oz. yogurts (only option is Strawberry Banana? Really?).\n\nAt least there was a pretty nice pool where we could... oh, closed for private party. Just as well.\n\nThankfully this was a business trip and the client is paying expenses, otherwise I might have actually felt upset. 0
+Waited for last hotel bus which scheduled before 1pm from Conventional center to hotel from 12:40 to 1:00 pm. No bus showed up, I called Front desk, they told me be patient. I waited and called them again around 1:30pm, they hang up my phone after I explained the purpose of the phone call. I called them third time around 1:35pm, no response. Hope they will improve quality of their service. 0
+Perhaps it was an off night, but we were really disappointed in our take-out. My husband's pork fried rice was not fried rice...still don't know what it was. His Gen. Tso's chicken was flat and my cashew chicken was flavorless. In the past it has been good food. 0
+I live about 5 minutes from Belmont, thus I do most of my shopping there as opposed to heading into the city itself (and lets face it, going down Wilkinson toward uptown isn't exactly the best place to shop!). I mix up my groceries between Harris Teeter, Walmart, and Bi-Lo. This Bi-Lo in particular usually has a lot of helpful folks, it's very conveniently located and is open all the time. I prefer the deli here over Walmart lets say and you can usually get a lot of items on sale that are cheaper than Walmart as well - but not a lot of the stuff that isn't on sale. If you are looking for a grocery store in and around Belmont, this is probably the best place to go. 1
+"Wanted something close and my husband suggested Sub Corral so we gave it another shot. I called in the order and the man/boy that took the order was not friendly at all no thank you just a \""""give me 20 minutes\"""" and hung up. The food was AWFUL. I got the meatball sub and it was nasty (unedible) and the pizza was not good. I will never go again. I used to drive 20 minutes to get this pizza but now living in Belmont I will not even drive 5 minutes for it. So dissapointing." 0
+Get your wallet ready, the prices are crazy high! 0
+Will never come here again!\n\nMy cat has cancer and was experiencing some new symptoms that needed possible ultrasounds. We came to this CVS location because it was after hours and the CVS I usually go to in Matthews wasn't going to have the ultrasound tech as soon as needed, so we drove 30 minutes in the opposite direction to this location in Huntersville.\n\nWhen we walked in around 10PM on a Friday, the place was packed to the brim. All the exam rooms were full and there were about 10 people in the lobby. Okay, so maybe that night we just had bad luck?\n\nNo. Our greeting at the front desk was awful. The secretary didn't even make eye contact with us and acted like we were inconveniencing her. She was appalling and rude. \n\nWe were told we would have to wait at least an hour because they were overly busy, which we understood. After a couple hours, we asked if we could just check our sick kitty into the ICU for the night and leave because we knew she needed overnight supervision. Well, the secretary didn't even come relay the NO response to us.\n\nLuckily, not all of the staff were as dreadful as the secretary. But we ended up waiting over 5 hours (until 3:30AM), only to be told that they were admitting her into the ICU overnight and running tests (exactly as we requested before). I know the protocol was to have the doctor chat a moment in person before we left, but we felt that common sense wasn't being put to use at this facility. 0
+Great place! Good pizza that tastes great and is very authentic! We had a mushroom and sausage and we were very impressed. You won't be disappointed! 1
+Had a rare only person in the house night, so I decided to treat myself. \n\nI have passed by the Panda for years, and have always wanted to stop by, but my wife is very picky about Chinese food. With only me, I had the perfect opportunity.\n\nI stopped in on the way home on Tuesday, July 3rd, to order and go. Entered, and found really nothing to write home about the interior decor. But I am of the mindset that if the decor is not great, the food usually is. (long experiences with Mexican restaurants in the west)\n\nThere were several people in the front area, either waiting for their food or waiting to order. But nobody sitting down. It was early in the evening, though.\n\nI love General Tso's chicken, and most of the time, it is not that spicy, to appeal to a wider audience. \n\nI ordered the dinner special, which came with fried rice and an egg roll. I could see thru to the kitchen behind the counter, and was able to watch as my food was prepared.\n\nIt came quickly, and I took it home. As I was leaving, there were more people coming in.\n\nI got home and grabbed a beer, and got into my order. And the General Tso's was spicy!!! The way it should be!!\n\nIt was a generous portion, and the fried rice was flavorful. The egg roll, well it was an egg roll, but I love egg rolls as well!\n\nBe mindful, this was just a review of one dish. I do have to go back and try more! 1
+Worst service in the area, by far. Once we were seated, it took the waitress 25 minutes to make her way to our table to take our drink order. We finally decided to settle up 45 minutes after placing our order. The food never made it to our table. I have eaten at this restaurant before and the service wasn't so bad. The food is generally pretty good. If you want to order Chicken, definitely get it shredded. 0
+Having been in Charlotte only a year, I'd despaired of finding good German cuisine in the QC. Turns out you have to go to Pineville. Also turns out it's well worth the drive.\n\nThe Waldhorn is a little kitschy, but appropriately so. Their tap selection is well-chosen and good. The rolls are pretzel-y and fantastic. The sauerkraut is sauer enough, though they do the sweet caraway-seed version. The wurst is the best in Charlotte. (Please don't kill me.)\n\nWe started with the wurst plate, served with mustard, sauerkraut and rolls. There was plenty, and I should've stopped there, but I hadn't had good German food in a while, and was in a celebratory mood.\n\nI had the jagerschnitzel. It was made entirely of food. Pork was thin, crispy and delicious. Red cabbage was firm and sweet. Sp\u00e4tzle needed salt, but it usually does. Heated up well the next day, also--there was a lot of it.\n\nShe had the venison. Sweet lord. That is all.\n\nAn older gentleman in liederhosen and wielding an accordion played throughout the place, but never so loud as to be distracting. I like the accordion though, so your mileage may vary.\n\nIt is a little pricier than I would've liked, but I don't think that is going to stop me from going back. Regularly. 1
+Fabulous place!!! Went during Queens Feast Restaurant week and it was very organized and accommodating . Food and staff could not be better! Definitely will come back! 1
+We went to the Red Lobster at Carolina Place this past weekend. The quantity of the food was great; quality was adequate. Service was abysmal. Just as an example, our server brought our ticket to the table. 15 minutes later, she ambled by to pick up the ticket with our credit card. 10 minutes later, she finally brought it back for me to sign. This was after an hour-and-a-half dining experience which should have taken half the time but due to our waitress' slowness and lack of attention, was stretched into painful wait times. Never received a refill on my soda. This was not during prime time, either - we arrived around 4:30PM on Saturday.\n\nAs far as the food went, it was good - I had the Admiral's Feast, which I took half of home because it was so much. My wife had the Crab Feast, which she did enjoy. The Cheddar Bay biscuits made up for much, but if I get in the mood for those again, I may just phone in an order and pick it up.\n\nI just hope our server never goes to a zoo; I would hate for her to get dizzy watching the speed of the tortoises there.\n\nAs far me, I'm going to give this location a miss moving forward. 0
+Great customer service. \nConvenient location. \nLarge assortment of games which is appreciated but the prices are a bit high.\nMinus the prices, I dig it. 1
+The entrance is hard to find/identify... the exit says Sears, but the entrance has a door that says Avis/Budget. You have to wait in line to bring your car in for service instead of parking in the lot and going into the shop with your keys. Waiting in line took roughly 20 minutes on a Tuesday about 12 noon. \n\nI brought my car in for a simple oil change.. it took almost 3 hours. Granted when they told me it was done, there were several things that Diego had found that I could fix in my car.. the list of repairs totaled over $800. I didn't bring the car in for an inspection, just an oil change.. that's all I wanted.. could have saved time elsewhere. It was about $40 for a high mileage oil change including tax and with a discount coupon.\n\nThey assured me that the fluids (windshield washer, power steering, etc.) would be topped off; I checked in the parking lot afterwards and it was not done. I was so fed-up with waiting so long that I didn't feel the need to wait even more. 0
+My wife and I came in last week to get ourselves a new mattress. Our salesman, Antwan, was interested in helping us get the right bed, not the most expensive one. We ended up purchasing one, had it delivered and put into place the next day. Been sleeping great since then. Recommend checking them out when your in the market for a new mattress. 1
+Food was ok. It wasn't bad, just nothing great. Its like the place tries too hard. They walk you in through the kitchen (cute, but gimmicky). The place is overfilled with photos and artwork. They are nice photos, but its distracting almost on purpose. As if the food is not the real star of the show. It shows in the flavors. The service is great but again just too over the top with a way too long intro about every single portion of he menu. My server lost me towards the end. He was very attentive at first with his long spiel but then we barely saw him. All in all, it was ok. More focus on food and flavors and less on cliche. Its a standard italian restaurant for a standard meal. Nothing to remember 0
+I have been a long time fan but after having a issue with an item I purchased online this Christmas I will not be shopping here again. I tried to take a item back with the packing slip that came on the item, the associate told me I was unable to do the return with the packing slip but she could do it if I had the email confirmation.. I didn't have it on my phone so I went.. I found the email sent it back to my phone and tried the return again.. todays associate told me I could not do the return with the confirmation email but needed the packing slip.. which I could not find at the time. I asked to speak with the manager on duty which the associate called.. Valencia the manager on duty would not come up to speak with me but told the associate that they couldn't do the return.. I still have this 100.00 worth of stuff I don't need.. I would not recommend anyone from purchasing from Kmart! 0
+Bought an item from there, didn't notice it was an open item until i checked out. Took it back 5 days later because one of the buttons didn't work, and they refuse to take it back claiming i dropped and damaged it. I never dropped it, i brought it back to them in the same condition they sold it to me as. Then the manager told me we would not have sold one in the condition. But they sure sold it to me. BUYER BEWARE. 0
+This is probably one of the worst Olive Garden I have been to. I am a frequent diner at Olive Garden, but had my first experience with this particular one last week. My server was horrific. Being a previous server myself, I can understand the pressures and stress on a busy night. However, this server was completely inattentive and was rushing my friend and I the entire time. Our salads came not even five minutes before our food was sent out. I am completely disappointed. I don't recommend this location to anyone. 0
+Great service - very quick, definitely use the coupons - and the evaluation was honest and fair - and no pressure is applied - I would go back again 1
+Arrived around midnight and the front desk was ready for us, check in was quick and we were able to turn in. The room was clean, bed comfy, the desk was huge...but the bathroom was small. Breakfast in the morning was very convenient, several choices, and the coffee hit the spot. 1
+Stay away from this AAMCO! They have the worst customer service EVER! \nWe purchased a Groupon to have our tires rotated and a fuel injection service performed, made an appointment and showed up 10 minutes early only to be informed that they were an hour behind. I even called before I went there to see if maybe there was a cancellation so maybe I cold get in and out earlier. The person who answered the phone, Tasha, didn't say anything about them being behind. Had she said so, I would have waited 45 minutes before going there. Turns out I sat there for almost 3 hours! NOT GOOD! Then when it was time for me to check out, she tried to charge me $3.52 for 'shop materials'. Well, I happen to have worked in a shop and a couple of shop towels doesn't cost $3.52. So I picked up my car keys and left. Next I will be contacting Groupon about this shady business. 0
+"For an IHOP, the Pineville location is as good as it gets!\n\nWhat do I mean \""""for an IHOP\""""? It's a fast food franchise, whose claim to fame are their fast, and (fairly) inexpensive, breakfasts. Frame your expectations accordingly, and you won't be disappointed.\n\nWe're especially fond of the night crew: (Spring, Tracy, and Tiffany); each are not only friendly and efficient, but they're funny as hell.\n\nFor as much as I might enter this location with a frown, I walk out with a smile each time, and it isn't the pancakes. It isn't that they're bad...it's just that they're standard IHOP fare.\n\nThe dining area is consistently clean; servers are great, the pancakes are pretty good, and fairly inexpensive. This is a place for breakfast, but not much else." 1
+On Yelp, a 500th review is a milestone. It's a big deal and for those of us that have written hundreds of reviews, it's a place to talk about a business that has had an impact on our lives Fairpoint Communications is such a business. Fairpoint took over Verizon's local phone service in this area recently and this is a review of their ability to deliver. In a nutshell, it has been a disaster.\n\nFairpoint took over my land line at home and billing was screwed up. They got the new business when my office moved to Portsmouth. One day the landlines stopped working and our customers got a message that the number was no longer in service. When that was fixed, the lines didn't roll over properly. The billing was never correct. The internet connection required rebooting the DSL modem up to 15 times a day. Calls about all of these issues rarely went well. People were apologetic but problems remained. Calling about the same problem twice usually resulted in two different answers. Two different people in my office were reduced to tears. Most people and companies I know with Fairpoint in New Hampshire and Maine are having similar troubles..\n\nMy company switched carriers recently. Fairpoint managed to delay the switchover but it ultimately happened. Someone from the new company was in our office for a few hours and since then, everything has worked perfectly.\n\nTo Fairpoint's management, I can only say that you bit off more than you could chew. Whoever made this decision was either given bad information or they just didn't care. I hope you are fined out of existence.\n\nTo New Hampshire's Public Utility Commission, I have to say that I have no idea what you do. I should review you separately.\n\nI don't generally give out one-star reviews. This is my 500th review and only my 12th one-star review. I'm not giving details because all of the billing issues aren't resolved, but I will say that if anyone is looking for a phone company in Northern New England, Fairpoint is not the company you want to go with. 0
+"Friendly staff and all but the bathroom was rundown and the wife lifted the slip around the mattress and the mattress was streaked, skanky and old.\n\nI had two girls with me and so we needed extra towels but the housekeeper in the hall told me \""""I need a towel from you to give you a towel but anyway we don't have any extra so I can't help you.\"""" So I walked down to the fitness center and grabbed two towels and the housekeeper looked at me and I looked back at her and i just squeezed by lol.\n\nFunny another reviewer mentioned a flying beetle in the room, we had one of those, too! I got rid of it myself, though lol.\n\nAlso, they have the bistro setup, I just don't like those at all. To get coffee, you have to buy it from the 'bistro' instead of the free coffee setup Courtyard used to have. \n\nFor those of us that are Marriott-loyal, I think the Fairfield Inns are better value. They are just as comfortable, the beds and pillows are just as good- which is really all we care about- breakfast is free, and they tend to be newer." 0
+"Ill start my review by stating that ive been working in the food industry for 7 years now, all fine dining. I know what works and what doesnt, and what i should expect when eatting at places. With that being said.\n\nMy wife and dined here and i was very disappionted with the over all experiance. I think the thing that bothered me the most was the wine manager, after saying that we would be hving a 6 course dinner and would not be pairing it with the wine but would be ordering individual glasses of wine and cocktails he just lost all interest in providing an enjoyable experiance.\n After ordering our first drinks and finishing it, a manhattan for myself and champagne for her i was asked if we would like another drink; which i agreed to. instead of bringing out the wine menu again i was made to just state what type of wine i would like, the sommelier brought a glass of cab and just dropped it at the table- no mention of year, make, and region, just a heres a glass of wine, i didnt know if it was a 5 dollar a bottle wine or a 35 dollar a glass wine, nothing. And on top of it all it was corked. \nLuckally they removed it and took it off the bill, they brought out another and the som just dropped it off again, i had to stop him before he walked away and ask what he just gave us, he repllied a cabernet. I litterally had to prompt him with \"""" where does it come from, when was it made, who makes it.\""""\n\nIf i could grade just the som i would give him a zero, the man has given up on even trying to provide for his clients.\n\nGetting into the food, it was ok not worth what we paid for, the amuse was enjoyable, as well as the duck which was cooked perfectly, but the other 4 courss were average. The smoked sweet potato puree, coupled with the beef and sauce was just way too sweet, totally killed the meat.\n\nI think what put the nail in the coffin while eatting here was the check at the end. They automatically add 20% gratutity to the bill, it doesnt matter what type of service you get. With the staff already nowing they are getting theirs is it any wonder they could care less.\nFour star 4 diamond yea right." 0
+I love Al Mike's. The restaurant is hidden in the beautiful First Ward neighborhood. They've got great food, a good beer list and a very chill atmosphere. I typically get the blue cheese burger, while my boyfriend loves to get the London broil sandwich or the pita chicken wrap with honey mustard. The fries and onion rings are delicious too. Plus, it's non-smoking, which I LOVE. I just wish it stayed open later. 1
+"This was bar food heaven. Looks like a regular neighborhood bar on the outside and inside. We stopped by around 9 and there was about a 20 minute wait for a table. The places looks like it only fits about 75 people max. \n\nWaiting for a table we sat at the bar and I noticed they had a great beer selection on tap and I'm not talking Anhueser Busch B.S. Lots of craft beers and a good amount of local brews. I tried a few high ABV brews that were really good and put my head in another world. I had been in town for about 3 hours by this time I'm really liking Charlotte. For dinner I tried something called \""""What It Is\"""". it's a Cajun pasta dish. Being Cajun, I was hesitant to try cajun food so far away from the deep south but they came though. I considered licking the plate. I was actually sopping up the sauce with bread like I usually only do at home. I was thoroughly impressed." 1
+In 79 reviews, no one has given this place below 3 stars. That should tell you all you need to know. Consistently good bar food in a quiet, pub-like environment. Service is always consistent, too. Nothing fancy - but that's perfect for me. Go for the London Broil sammy at lunch. Reasonably priced and delicious.\n\nIf I had a magic wand and could change a few things about this restaurant, I'd focus on parking and adding more tables. Street parking in a quiet neighborhood can be limited. I've been here a handful of times when there has been a line out the door with people waiting for a table. Both faults, however, are incredibly hard to control. 1
+"Run to Alexander Michael's this Christmas season for dinner or drinks. You will thank me. \n\nTucked away in 4th Ward (which in and of itself is reason enough to head to A.M.) it is quaint and, right now, decorated with lovely garlands and greenery and twinkling lights (I love twinkly things). It truly looks out of a movie. And the houses around it are also decorated so sweetly. A little bit magical. \n\nI was a 4th Ward resident and kinda lived at A.M. for a few years and had not been in awhile. We went last night to meet friends for drinks and dinner before heading to one of my all-time favorite venues (The Fillmore... but I digress...). Great beer selection. We all had different meals-- nachos are delish (salsa not so much), my hubs said the burger was good, fried pickles (yum!), veggie pita was great, but you have to get the \""""what it is.\"""" What it is sustained me for years. I'm veggie now, so no chicken for me... but, it was good all those nights!\n\nWhile the food is not 5-star worthy, the atmosphere, the bar, the beer selection, the people, and the staff make this a 5-star establishment, for sure." 1
+Great place tucked away in 4th ward. You'd never know it was there. Only caveat is that parking is near-impossible. Strict street parking rules make it tough to come here if you're driving. \n\nLondon broil Sandwhich was clutch. Good ambiance as well. \n\nHope to return soon. 1
+"Had a great time at Al Miike's this week. The Food was greatl The locals and the staff or great for company. The bartender suggested Today's Special, meatloaf, mash, and gravy. Awesome comfort food to go along with the warm welcoming locally owned and managed bar and restaurant. If you haven't been to Al Mikes, you are truly missing out on an amazing all around warm neighborhood tavern experience. Charlotte's version of Cheers... where you can feel like, \""""everybody knows your name.\""""" 1
+"I haven't been to this place in a VERY LONG time. Years ago, this was a regular spot. I remembered the room was dark, food was good, and the infamous pole in the lady's room. So on a recent cold winter night, while Melissa & I were trying to figure out where to eat, knowing this is her regular spot, I said Alexander Michael's!\n\nParking is always a challenge. Luckily we got a spot down the road off the side street. However the darkness is a little creepy... I feel like I need a buddy system to park there (find a friend, hold hands, and walk together like we were in grade school). The embiance was perfect for a cold night with the lit candles and closely spaced seatings. We got a table very quickly, but that's as much service as we got that night. There wasn't any incident. The waitress wasn't rude, but she just wasn't there. For a small place like this, it should be pretty easy to take good care of every table. \n\nThe food was ok as well. I ordered the london broil sandwich with the soup as side. I forgot the \""""crab\"""" soup was made with fake crab, which I think should be illegal to be called crab. My sandwich had enough meat on it that I pretty much just ate all the meat, which was average. Tender enough, not too much taste to it. I guess for $9.50 I couldn't complain. Years later, I felt that their menu was limited, a little overpriced, and seems to be lacking a spark in general with food and service.\n\nI will give it a 2nd chance and visit again, maybe not anytime soon." 0
+From the outside you see a quiet street with some couples strolling along hand-in-hand. As you get closer to the front door you hear a bit of a buzz. Is that a bar? What's going on in there?\n\nOnce the door is open you are hit with a wave of laughter, glasses clinking, and the sound of people talking. I think this is going to work out just fine.\n\nThe Great:\n+ The bartender/host/server/manager/busboy. This guy was friendly, funny, and helpful. Quick to smile and full of insight, he is awesome.\n+ A great selection of local beers.\n+ Cool location and extremely cozy inside.\n\nThe Average:\no The only food we ordered was a crab soup - which was completely average.\n\nWith that said, this place would be my local watering hole if I lived in the 4th Ward. Well done! 1
+Might not be the easiest location to visit or see, but it's a good option because of the people that work here. Tucked away across a parking lot and underneath an overhand is this Showmars location, but there are a lot of regulars that frequent this place. The servers and folks running the register are super nice and they recognize you, call you by name, and ask how your work day is going.\n\nI take my lunch around 1pm so WAY after the lunch rush, but I can imagine this place being super busy. There are a lot of tables and booths to sit at and the food comes out fast - with daily specials.\n\nSuper affordable and predictable, you can have you food in front of you pretty quickly - especially if you are trying to do a quick lunch.\n\nNow, this place is pretty practical if you work Uptown and can walk here for lunch. Probably not a place to drive to since you would have to pay for parking somewhere... even if you park on the street at a metered spot. 1
+This is a Beautiful Museum\n\nThe space is used well! Like a Maze, though an easy maze as you wind through the exhibits. The Cotton Gin was my favorite part of the museum. The Barbers chairs are cool too! There is a Small theater also, which plays an introduction to the exhibit. 1
+Interesting museum in uptown. From California so it is always interesting to learn about the history of the south. Great family location for an outing to make the day also educational. Brought my daughter who enjoyed the interaction displays that made the experience more fun. 1
+For the price I was incredibly disappointed. My steak (medium rare) was totally over cooked. Our waitress forgot to place one of our side dishes so it came out when we were nearly done. Our waitress didn't offer any type of modifications for one of our gluten free diners and completely forgot the extra plates we asked for. \n\nThe only shining items from our meal were the mashed potatoes and wine. 0
+I love Chicago hot dogs. I have loved them since I was a wee girl. Therefore, any place that makes a real deal, Vienna beef, loaded Chicago dog is aces in my book. \n\nIs Matt's the best Chicago dog I've ever had? No. Is Matt's the best Chicago dog in Charlotte? Maybe. For those who are not up to speed on a traditional Chicago dog, it consists of: an all beef frank, onions, uber green relish, yellow mustard, sport peppers, tomato and a pickle spear hugged into a poppy seed bun. Matt's definitely delivers on these components. The dog was a bit snappy, like I enjoy, and all the condiments were fresh and tasty. \n\nThe Hot Dog Meal Deal (#1) came with the loaded Chicago dog, a drink and your choice of fries or chips for $6.22. I went with the fries and I have to say, I was a little bit disappointed...they were a little smushy. You can also read Tonya's most recent review on her description of the fries. Regardless though, I enjoyed my hot dog so much that I will overlook the limp fries. \n\nI definitely want to come back and try a few other menu items...I see a cheesy beef in my future. 1
+I've been here quite few times and while F&H isn't perfect it's better than so e of the reviews here make it sound. First the bad, like other reviews have mentioned, sometimes the service can be bit slow. It's usually fine but it admittedly has a few more bad days than some other places. On the other hand they have pretty solid lunch specials, great wings (the Hot BBQ are delicious), and some nice beer specials ($2.50 drafts on Thursday ($2 domestics), Yes Please!) They also have plenty of TVs and a pretty good customer rewards program and when it comes to a sports bar, what more do you really need. 1
+We just received the worst service ever I will never come back. Its shocking that on wing special night it was merly 6 tables. One person actually went to the back to fix their own drinks. We had To ask for everything numerous of times. Service was very slow ass and the management was not customer friendly. I personally was not thinking to take pictures of all the screw ups due to all of the complaints the whole table was making. I hated to make so many complaints but I've never experienced such horrible service. It was awful We couldn't find any positive in it. As a matter of fact the waitress didn't even come back to pick up all the checks. It Was 7 of us and 6 ppl got their checks. We told the management We needed to pay another check and that We didn't know why the waitress would leave one out, his response was unprofessional. :( 0
+I went for a Saturday afternoon World Cup game for third place between Germany and Uruguay. Most tables in front of the screen were taken but not packed so it wasn't too noisy. Service was really slow but the waitress was authentic. Not the best review since I ordered a salad at a pub but the salad was good & fresh. I tried the sweet potato fries too. The fries were a little soggy but will go back under different circumstances to try them out since the beer selection is extensive and within walking distance. 1
+Ri Ra is one of the coolest bars in Charlotte from a decor/ambiance perspective. After work it's loud and crowded and energetic - exactly as it should be. \n\nWhat I really wish is that the kitchen staff were able to produce quality food to go along with that ambiance. I ordered one of my favorite comfort food dishes - cottage pie. What I was served was: sparse ground beef, frozen mixed vegetables thrown in an overly salty sauce topped with processed whipped potatoes. I know they were frozen mixed vegetables because I really don't think corn is typically used in cottage pie... It's just not that hard to make cottage pie (or shepherd's pie with lamb) even in a restaurant environment. \n\nStick with a Jameson's or Guinness after work and move elsewhere for dinner. 0
+Great food. I had the hooley kebab for dinner. It was on the lunch menu but they still let me order it. Huge portion. Tasted my dads lamb stew and loved it! It was trivia night so winning 50 bones certainly helped w that 5th star;) 1
+Really nice outdoor patio. Sunday drink special on whiskey was really good. Very reasonable price for uptown. Nice variations on Irish cuisine. Worth checking out! 1
+WOW! Very good food!!!!! The wait staff was very friendly and quick! I always love the sharing family style of chinese restaurants! You must go here!!! AWESOME PLACE!!!!! And the person who suggested the donuts!!! THANK YOU!!!! THEY WERE AMAZING!!!! 1
+What a place. My wife and I came for lunch and left with a new favorite restaurant. We don't eat out much but when it comes to sushi we definitely are picky. \n\nWe showed up early as it was an early day all around for us. This place is quaint and just kind of tucked back in the corner of the Arboretum. We started off lunch with a crunchy California roll as we really didn't know what to get first with the huge menu selection they offer. The sushi was phenomenal with just the right amount of everything. But not really being in a sushi mood we didn't give any of their amazing sushi a try, yet. We both decided on the hibachi chicken which came with so much food it was hard to eat it all. And the price was so low it was perfect. The vegetables and meat were cooked great and the taste was just right. My wife is extremely picky about vegetables and she ate them all. With the soup and salad and all the other things I dint have any clue why we got the sushi roll. I'm very impressed with this place and will definitely be coming back. Now for the long wait until next time. 1
+This is a great stop for a meal if your going to a Bobcat's game or any event at Time Warner arena.\nThey have covered garage parking for just $5 and a menu that just won't quit. They've got something for everyone.\nTry the Mahi tacos, two fresh and flavorful, crispy tacos, covered with a soft flour tortilla...the flavor screams at you...!\nIf it's busy, you can get a game of pool on the two billiard tables or sit at the bar and enjoy on of the many big screen plasmas. \nIt's a five mimute walk to the Bobcat's and the Blue Line Lynx with easy access stop to Panthers. 1
+While I am not much on chain restaurants, Rock Bottom is certainly a place we will be visting again. \n\nMy boyfriend and dining partner in crime is a huge beer lover. Rock Bottom offered a great variety that he was pleased with and the brewery atmosphere is really cool. The spirit and wine offerings were also pretty good with a solid variety of wines and the usual spirits (with some fun cocktail options).\n\nThe menu is huge and offers enough to please anyone. Our server was extremely sweet, quick, and very knowledgeable of the menu. She passed the test when she offered solid beer recommendations with food pairings. The food was surprisingly good. We tried the southwest eggrolls to start (holy carbs and cheese) and then split a salad with flat bread pizza. Once we finished dinner we moved to the bar...which I made a note on to visit for game days. Spectacular set up with plenty of seating. \n\nThe gem of this place is actually the bartenders. I'm sure that it's no surprise that if one sits at a bar, they are most likely going to chat with the bartenders. These girls were hilarious and carried on great conversation with us without seeming imposing - which is the key to a great bartender. We were enjoying the atmosphere so much we moved our evening plans to Rock Bottom and had friends meet us there. \n\nGood food, great service, great drinks...we will definitely be back. 1
+Went here for a bachelorette party of 12 girls, we had a reservation, waited 10 minutes to be seated, was seated a four different tables that we had to asked be pushed together. We then sat at least 15 minutes before we were greater and our drink order was taken, but the drinks took almost 25 minutes before arriving. When our drinks did arrive, the server ran off before taking our dinner order, more time passes... we order and our food comes out pretty reasonably ~15-20 minutes. When the food did come out three orders were missing completely, our server did not bring our food and was nowhere to be found, we sat waiting until finally she came by. At this point we've been here well over an hour. The manager comes by, gets the food out, says that there would be a free round of drinks for the whole table. I didn't receive the drink promised by the manager and when I asked the server I got a look, this was the first and only time I asked her about anything!? She brought the drink as I was returning from the restroom and said that an entire bottle of wine would be brought out due to the issues, we explained that we had other commitments that it wasn't necessary. Then the manager threw in two bottles of champagne, at this point, I'm pretty sure he knew that nobody had a great experience and was trying to save face. \n\nIn the end, the manager was great at covering up for the lack of service we received but with so many options in downtown Charlotte I would chose another place next time. 0
+After two recent visits here, I can honestly say I am torn on my review, but overall I know I have had better. Most recently, we arrived shortly after 12 and were seated indoors, because the patio was full, and it took our server over 15 minutes to take our drink order. We started off with the spinach artichoke dip and chips, which arrived 5 minutes before our food. Before I get to the food, the appetizer was cold and came with about 10 chips. Being there were four of us we asked for some extra chips and some salsa. The chips were warm, however the salsa, stay away, unless you like Pace's from the grocery store. Really, are they kidding serving store bought salsa???\nOn to the food. We ordered a good variety, stuffed peppers, chicken enchiladas, burger and chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was burnt and you cook smell the burn! The enchiladas and peppers were so spicy we had to ask for more water. Only positive, the fries, great seasoning!\nAs for the service, I wish I took her name, but our waitress could have given two sh...about being there and you could tell. No refills, never saw her, except our order and bill, and very blah! \nNot sure we would return anytime soon. 0
+The beer was pretty good, but the food was a real disappointment.\nI have always enjoyed the beer at Rock Bottom and miss their location in Atlanta (Buckhead).\nWe sent back the guacamole because it was warm from sitting under a heat lamp.\nI had the pizza and it was mediocre at best. The wings were fine, but nothing special. The restaurant was busy, but wasn't packed. Our food took a long time to come out. We were sitting near the kitchen and could see a number of items sitting under the heat lamps for 15 minutes. It seemed like the kitchen was putting the food out fast enough, but the servers weren't getting the food to the tables. 0
+First time here , only thing nice about this place is the location. The food from the frozen baked wings , bland Mac and cheese , tasteless stuffed brisket burger , and let's not forget the pepperoni pizza that Sam's food club can do better . This has to be the worse bar food for game watching in Charlotte, NC . 0
+I recently attended a wedding at the Charlotte City Club and it was gorgeous! Not only is it a beautiful venue with a fabulous view, but the meal was high-quality (hands down the best macaroni and cheese on the planet). It was definitely one of the best dinners I've had at a wedding. They also did a great job of ushering everyone to the reception and the service was excellent.\n\nReason for 4 stars? I wondered if the bride and groom were paying based on consumption because the drinks were incredibly stiff-overly so. I had to ask them to water mine down more than a few times. Also, the top floor can accommodate several people but there are a few rooms rather than one large one so we missed out on the cake cutting because we were in the room with the band. For that reason I would prefer a location with one large space for a wedding reception, but over-all it was a very beautiful space. 1
+Best place to go, uptown, for all of your eye care needs. Great docs and staff. \nHighly recommend. 1
+I'm really trying to branch out more into Uptown...ye though I walk through the valley of death...oops, I digress.\n\nThe Hubbs and I had a guest in town and he suggested we eat here. I happened to take a chance on this place, without consulting Yelp, and I have to say I'm glad I *again* (see Golden Taipei) went out on blind faith!!!\n\nI got the Ravioli Pecca-something-Italian-sounding and it was tasty! Had those cute, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes...mmm mmm! My husband got some sort of roast beef sammie and the meat was cooked au jus. Needless to say, he was full and happy and our guest joyfully guzzled down some chicken wings (because apparently, where he lives in West bumble-**** Virginia no one makes chicken wings?! But, that's another blasphemy for another day).\n\nWhat makes me a fan is the fully-loaded bar and drink selection. Our waitress made a wonderful recommendation based off of how I was feeling (Libra Love: Crown Royal, Malibu Rum, Pineapple juice, and raspberry something-or-other...can you tell it worked?) and I appreciated how she kept the rounds coming (our guest enjoyed Jack & Coke). The atmosphere was pretty chill and they can cater to larger parties, so I'm already thinking about some type of girls night outing including Presto!\n\nThis would also be a great date night spot (reserved for pay day weekends) 1
+I'm visiting Charlotte for work and found this place through restaurant.com. I'm glad I did!\n\nI went with a friend from the area who was a little weary about its location but was pleasantly surprised by the inside. It's cute and quaint with a touch of modern flair. We each started with a martini as they are all $4 dollars on Thursdays (normally $7-9). The waters didn't actually come until after the martinis which is a little backwards, but the martinis were welcomed with open arms - and were yummy! The food came out quickly and hot... I ordered the pasta primavera with creamy pesto and added shrimp. It was nicely flavored, it was chalk full of goodies and the portion was more than enough. I was disappointed that I didn't have a fridge in my hotel to take home the leftovers! My friend ordered the grits. Definitely a good dish but I would not recommend it to those who don't like spicy food because it had quite a cajun kick.\n\nAll in all a good experience. Check it out! 1
+Great service, but this is honestly the worst food I have ever eaten out at a restaurant in my life. I dont suggest going here for food EVER (maybe for the drink specials and hookah but nothing else). 0
+"Summary: Beautiful hotel, highly error-prone staff. \n\nIt is rare to find a hotel as beautiful as this. The look is very modern which I happen to love. It has a decent gym, which is also rare for a hotel. There is a very soothing bar area with live, gentle jazz music. The staff are very professional in demeanor and friendly. This COULD be an awesome place to stay. \n\nI experienced the following over two stays:\n\nI arrive 11pm, exhausted from travel, only to be told that the hotel is full. The only room they have left to offer me is half a \""""parlor\"""" room. I was given a SOFA BED to sleep on. I had made the reservation several weeks prior, with guaranteed late arrival. \n\nI get to the room and the electronic key does not work. I call the front desk on my cell phone and wait in the hall 20 minutes half asleep for a guard to show up. His key does not work either. \n\nOk, this kind of thing happens sometimes at the best hotels, right? \n\nI gave a shirt and slacks to laundry. That evening I receive someone else's underwear instead of my own clothes. \n\nI gave a pair of jeans to dry clean, specifying not to wash because they would shrink. Well the jeans arrived that evening no longer my size.\n\nA pattern develops.\n\nOn the third night, around 11pm a large heavy set man knocks at my door. He claims to be security but show no identification. He wants to see my id. Highly suspicious, I don't open the door and I slip my gym copy of my license under the door. Later he returns with police and insists I accompany them to the front desk. Later they apologize for the error. What were they were thinking?\n\nA waitress in the bar area ignores several requests for menu and a drink over a 20 minute period. The bar area has maybe half a dozen customers at the time. \n\nA gym attendant wants you to sign in but has no pen. \n\nThe \""""weather report\"""" button on the phone gives you a recording describing YESTERDAY's weather.\n\nEtcetera.\n\nBottom Line: Stay here for the serenity and beauty of the decor, but you will need the patience of a saint!" 0
+Like most other Westins, the decor is very nice, and rooms are spacious and full of amenities. The bar and the restaurant is pretty good. Location is in downtown, but certainly on the edge of town.\n\nDeducting one star since they don't have a platinum/concierge lounge. 1
+I had a tremendously positive experience at this Westin (the 12th-ish or so I've stayed at this year). \n\n- Beautiful, very new-seeming property\n- Great location pretty close to anything you'll need\n- Reasonable prices on self-parking\n- Excellent service\n- Extremely clean, well-kept and comfy space (I was on the 22nd floor...so I suppose I can only speak for it)\n- Upgraded to a corner suite that was amazing---very well appointed, functional and comfortable\n\nAgain, this is my 12th or so Westin stay this year---and it has been the best of all of those. 1
+There are much better choices in uptown Charlotte! Let me start with the good...the front desk staff. The three people who assisted me at the front desk were extremely friendly and helpful. Great customer service!\n\nNow the bad...stains. There is no other way to describe everything in my room. Multiple stains on the carpeting and the comforter. The bathrobe hanging on the back of the bathroom door had a huge brown stain on the sleeve that I kept telling myself was makeup from the last occupant. Every, yes every, bath towel had a stain (either black or yellow). There was stained grout behind the toilet like it had leaked sometime in the past. Even the shower curtain was stained. Then there was the hair dryer. It was sooooo sticky that I didn't even want to touch it. It appeared to be covered in about 15 years worth of cheap hairspray. \n\nI can appreciate that the hotel is getting older and may need a renovation soon, but come on people! How about you splurge and replace your bath towels and hair dryers now! \n\nLet me be clear that I think the cleaning staff is doing the best they can with what they have been given. They just need a better starting product! 0
+I've stayed here for four years in a row and this go around have noticed a serious decline in service and quality. There was only one employee available to check people in and after a full day I waited 30 minutes to check in. As a result, I didn't have time to go up to the room before leaving for dinner. They said that my bags would be delivered to my room but when I got back at 10:30 p.m., ready to collapse, they were no where to be found.\n\nThere was standing water in the tub and the shower head was only partially working. Not the kind of experience I expect from a hotel where there are additional fees for everything - I'm talking $15 for one day of parking! \n\nI have high standards for this place since my previous stays have been great. Why are you slacking Westin Charlotte? 0
+Quite possibly the most miserable hotel experience of my life. noisy, dirty, poorly renovated and the WORST customer service known to man. The way I was treated by the front desk was enough reason to never step foot within a mile radias of this place. Doesn't even deserve one star in my book. \n\nAVOID AT ALL COSTS! 0
+I totally agree with you that Time Warner Cable has one of the worst customer service I have come across. Sorry for the comment. They may be the only service provider in this area that they do not care or the employees have not been paid enough that they do not care about their job.\n\nI signed up as they knocked at my door. Like someone said, we need internet nowadays. We need cable TV in order we can get national or world news, more informatory program or some quality programs. They were fast to install for you. But when you do not have service, it takes forever to talk to someone on the phone or they hanged you up after waiting forever.\n\nHowever when I wanted to seek their help, they would not answer you without a pin and kept transfer you to so many departments (really that big, I don't know) till your phone call dropped. That will take you hours on the phone without a solution.\n\nAs I need to move and cancel the account, they will give you a hard time. Watch out this company. 0
+Time Warner Cable is an incompetent company that runs a monopoly on internet services in certain neighborhoods. They will enroll you in bill pay, then charge you late fees when their service fails to draw funds. Not failure to draw funds from a lack of cash in the account. No, this is a failure to draw funds because their billing department is complete and utter garbage. Their services are sub par and they over charge for this shit service because as previously stated they run the only line available for entire neighborhoods and small towns through out the Charlotte area. 0
+After taking three afternoons off work to wait for technicians that never showed up, my internet was finally installed, at which point I was informed that even though I ordered wireless, wireless isn't available unless you pay an extra $11 monthly fee for the router. The technician (a very nice guy) advised me to purchase my own router, which I did. When I called Time Warner to register the IP, I was informed that there is a separate $7 a month fee to use your own router. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE COMPANY. I hope all the CEOs get halitosis and their wives leave them for John Mayer. 0
+"It is the first time I gave 1-rated review, while I normally gave 4-5 stars regardless of service quality. The worst service came from TWC. Took me over an hour on the call but nothing had been done. All they did is to transfer the phone call to another representative after telling me \""""I can't do this, I can't do that\"""". Worst service ever!" 0
+"Ok so I finally dined here and lets say disappointing wasn't even the word...if I'm going to be dropping a large sum of money down I want it to be on food that I actually enjoyed!\n\n I went a few weeks ago and we opted for the three course Chef's Tasting menu...well lets just say if these dishes were a reflection of any chef well they truly shouldn't be one right down to the presentations!!\n\n For my first course i had the \""""Baked Beans\"""" as we called it not at all what I expected to get and barely any Duck Confit in it as it said on the menu very boring and missing lots of flavors so yes they tasted and looked like Baked Beans. Then second course I had the Tomato with goat cheese and peas I had one bite and did not go back for another. The plate was filled with tomato liquid and the goat cheese was running right in it YUCK is all I have to say!! Then finally our last course MY favorite is Rack of Lamb so of course I'm now anticipating my Lamb I had asked for it to be cooked Rare/Medium Rare just in case they were to over cook it. WELL sure enough it came out Medium Well...Now i would have sent it back but my friend had ordered his steak Medium Well and got his Rare so i didnt want to be that table that sent everything back....\n\nOnly good thing about this place was my company. it is outdated they may want to rethink they're concept AGAIN and possibly add a few woman servers in there to bring some life to this place!! Finally this place was stale like the bread!!" 0
+Taking in a Surprise \n\nTaking a light outdoor walk from Camden Southend to the streets of uptown Charlotte sure makes one hungry. The first place that caught my eye was a resilient green light coming off South Tryon. It was so bright it was reflecting off the mirror statue at the Betchlor Museum across the street. The next thing I know I am staring the menu at the best table in the house. (If you have ever walked past this place you know what table it is.) The light music and privacy of the booth makes for intimate conversation and romantic situations. The comfortable and spacious booth allows you to play footsy all night without hurting yourself. \n\nI had the mussels which were Euphoric. Cooked in some type of wine, butter, and cream which happen to be DAMN good when mixed together. My palate was very pleased and upset at the same time. Pleased with the sauce from the mussels running down my face, but upset when the last empty shell fell with the others. Happily in a coma after being satisfied by a taste I could only once wonder about I got myself the check. I didn't care how much it was, it was good, the service was astounding, and I was so comfortable at this point I could not even set a price on this kind of experience. Popped it open and to my surprise I walked out of there paying less than $100 for two people+Wines +Appitizers+Desserts. \n\nAfter stumbling to the door trying to shake off my coma I gave one glance back at the place of magic and thought to myself I'll be back here before I know it to take on a new adventure for my taste buds. 1
+"I've gotten massages from Modern Salon several times, and loved them all there... until the last time, when I lost my penchant- after learning the masseuse I had used before, no longer worked there. His replacement was a woman who did nothing but make me more tensed up than when I came in! It wasn't until after I already paid for the service, gave her a tip and went home, that I started thinking in retrospect... then got mad that I actually paid for something that made me feel WORSE. It was some time ago, so I will have to call them to see if her name's on record, so I can recommend not using her. I don't think she listened to a word I said. I had the 1-hour massage, and I explained to her before hand, that I wanted her to mainly focus on my upper back & neck, because I had a lot of pain in the area from working on the computer 24/7 until finishing a job that week. I also told her I prefer harder pressure. I have never had a \""""massage\"""" like that before. She did nothing but tickle me. I told her at least twice that she can use more pressure, but I guess she didn't care... then she ends up paying the LEAST amount of attention to my problem areas I asked her to focus on. I guess I was being too nice? I should have asked for someone else, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings. \n\nI haven't had a massage there since then, but I love getting my haircuts there. I've had a few different stylists, but loved each one. They were especially helpful when I had to undergo chemotherapy treatments, which made me lose all of my hair. When it finally started growing back in, it was a mess... they helped my hair to look & feel so much better and healthier. \n\nThe staff are all friendly and pleasant. The spa (upstairs) is nice and separated from the more chaotic salon and registers. The spa's waiting area is comfy and quiet, and the dressing rooms/showers/sauna room is nice, and offers a nice assortment of Aveda products to test out." 1
+I'm maybe I'm missing something here because I found the place to be really underwhelming. The service was excellent friendly and fast but the food was . . . eh. I kept getting a 'chemical taste' off of the food and I'm not normally someone who is sensitive to that kind of thing, I got the brisket tacos and they ended up being 1) kind of chemical artificial tasting and 2) watery from the salsa. Not really a good combination. Maybe I chose poorly but I wasn't impressed at all. 0
+I've been to this place over 100 times over the years of working uptown and just checked in for the first time. The staff here is great and friendly, the service is quick and its not very pricey. I love the chips and salsa and Mexican pizza and come quiet often for the breakfast. 1
+Knowing my love for Salsarita's on Rea Road, a coworker and I decided to head there for lunch. We arrived shortly after 12 and, like others have mentioned, the line was out the entryway. However, even though the line was long it moves smoothly and didn't take too long. Salsarita's has a rhytmn that seems to work, like an assembly line. I ordered the two taco combo with chips and queso, and a side of salsa. I chose two soft tacos, which are steamed and topped with a meat, of which I chose chicken and pulled pork. Onto the toppings, lettuce, jalepeno, sour cream, guacamole and cheese to complete my order. The chicken, just like the other location was great and the pulled pork was awesome, I wil definitely try that again. The chips were fresh, some with a little extra seasoning that I love. The queso was a little cold, but overall good. A definite great spot for lunch, but may need to think about getting there a few minutes before 12, just to get ahead the large crowd. 1
+A few of us went here for lunch on a Friday and while the food was very good the service was very slow and inattentive. \n\nI had the Blue Petit Mignon and the portion size was just right for lunch. 0
+I have been to the Actor's Theatre for several productions now, and I always forget to review them. From Chaps to the Evil Dead to Rocky Horror, some are packed, some are, well, less than packed, but they never disappoint.\n\nIf you should happen by on opening night, they typically have an extra special event where you get some tasty goodies from the sponsor (seems like it is usually the same one, but it may change from show to show) as well.\n\nThey also have a cult movie night on (all? many? some?) Mondays with free admission and popcorn, so be sure and check that out if you are looking for something to do.\n\nLike most places, they have a nice little bar, and drink prices are not too bad, but it would be nice if they would give you the whole beer instead of pouring 2/3 of it or so into a cup. I do not know if they keep the extra little bit for themselves or the next guy in line, but it is just one of those things that can be a little annoying, you know? 1
+My instinct always told me that I should skip this place. Should have listened. It was just gross; literally and figuratively. I was afraid to see what I was stepping on out on the dance floor. Music was good, drinks were surprisingly decent. But oh, the other club patrons...\nI appreciate a little adult fun time dancing as much as the next gal, but it was just sleazy. 0
+Mert's has my favorite collard greens and corn bread in Charlotte. The salmon cakes are delicious as are the pork chops. Fried chicken is above average, although not as delicious as the previous two entrees mentioned. 1
+"Cornbread!! So yummy. We took our friend visiting here for some \""""soul food\"""" and Mert's did not disappoint. Come with an appetite!" 1
+Wow. This place is excellent!\n\nI grew up in Charlotte and sadly, never discovered this place until after I moved away. I heard a couple of great recommendations, and my family decided to try it out. \n\nThe meal starts out with some outstanding cornbread, so buttery it seems light and almost melts in your mouth. We also got a fried green tomato appetizer, which was really good. Between the four of us we had 2 orders of salmon cakes (delish), fried chicken, and ribs, and probably one of each of the sides. I would definitely recommend the salmon cakes again, fried chicken and ribs are a bit heavy for me but my dad and brother went to town. Everything was really good and made me lament living so far away from good southern cookin'.\n\nThen there was dessert. While my mom, brother and I were unbuttoning the top button of our pants and trying to make a little bit more room, my dad was going strong. We ended up with a slice of sweet potato cake (divine!) and a slice of coconut cake to take home for later. The waitress told us that all of the cakes are made by a woman in her home, and we could just imagine what her house must smell like... \n\nOur server was super friendly and comfortable; she was really nice but not in the kind of way where she was trying too hard. \n\nLove love loved it. I will look forward to coming back on each visit home! 1
+Cool restaurant - I went here on a Monday afternoon with the wife, dad, and grandpa, while paying a little visit to Charlotte. My dad and grandpa live in Charlotte and told us we had to try Mert's. Cornbread was excellent - we all got our own little loaf as a starter. Entrees come with two sides and I got the pulled pork as the main dish and okra and green beans. The pulled pork was a little stringy and very vinegary, but unique. \n\nWife got the salmon cakes and I didn't really care for them. I told her she shouldn't have ordered that, but oh well. Her mac and cheese was great though. My grandpa ordered the fried chicken and it looked great and he really enjoyed it. I tried a few bites and it was very moist and crispy. I don't remember what my dad ordered...\n\nI like how they have tons of cool side dishes here and they're all soul food-type items. We have tons of good restaurants in Southern California, but nothing like Mert's. If I came back, I'd probably order the fried chicken, or the catfish if I'm feeling exotic. They probably have about 20 or so sides - a good mixture of carbs and veggies - I wish I tried the fried green tomatoes... Well I'll be back someday to try something different. I'm glad my dad and grandpa took us here! 1
+I really wanted to get grub at Price's, but they don't have a dining area and I didn't want to get take out.\n\nCame here for lunch. Waitresses was pushing hard on the chicken tenders that she loved. Free cornbread was average. I had the fried chicken and sides of mashed potatoes and mac n' cheese. Surprisingly, none of it was really that good. Service was cheerful though.\n\nI guess the best part was I was able to park in downtown Charlotte, found a free spot, and wasn't towed when I was done eating here. 0
+Not a lot to say other than great southern comfort food. Good fried chicken, great beef ribs. Small servings of ribs, but great flavor. Loved the collard greens and coconut cake. I'd go back. Definately worth trying. 1
+Was in Charlotte for two days and Merts Heart & Soul was recommended by everyone. Good food great location and I was impressed by the price. I went for Dinner Saturday then brunch on Sunday. I recommend it to 1
+Mert's is true southern soul food. Not the New American type, but the real stuff. Mac-n-cheese, green beans cooked in animal fat, salmon cakes, fried chicken. It's all good. I love the mac-n-cheese and will often just order a veggie plate where I can pick 4 different ones to eat. They always have vegetable specials so I can try something new every time I go. \n\nThey also had 4 different hot sauces on the table. I made a point to sample them all on the delicious corn bread they make. 1
+"The worst customer service by server and manager. We've been coming here for years. Tonight's experience is one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. Supposedly there was a computer error with our food. Fine, I understand it happens sometimes. However while waiting two hours, we repeatedly asked our server about our dinner. We got the same response every time. \""""It'll be right up.\"""" He did not\nconsider actually checking on the food. All the tables around us came, ate and left. Meanwhile, our server could not even remember to bring water to the table without being asked multiple times. \n\nAfter I stopped asking nicely about our food, the server finally went to inquire. The manager offered to comp two beers for waiting two hours if we wanted to just leave. How generous. Otherwise she offered to discount our meals and offered us what we thought was another round of beers. She did not even follow through on that promise. We were given one free beer each. Pathetic. Over 80% of the restaurant was filled with people from our convention. People who make it a point to dine here every time we come. \n\nThe server never apologized. Nor did he bother to even clear our plates.\n\nThere are plenty of other places to spend your money where it will be appreciated." 0
+Such amazing soul food! Seriously some of the best collard greens ever! It's a shame that such awesome food can be disappointed by such horrible service! We waited for over an hour for an omelette and a vegetable plate! The waitress could have cared less that we had to wait. Our drinks stayed empty for most of the meal and it took 20 minutes and repeated requests for a small packet of mustard! We are from out of town and had heard such amazing things about this place! Once again, great food but super horrible service! Not sure, due to the service, that we will return the next time we are in Charlotte! 0
+"****** 4.5 stars *****\n\nOne of the few places where I can safely say that anything you order from the menu will be sure to please. Mimosa is one of downtown Charlotte's original \""""great\"""" restaurants, there long before all the big chain steakhouses decided to take up residence. This place is as safe as it gets, and doesn't break the bank doing it. The decor is very fashionable, and presents a really nice atmosphere without feeling too white tablecloth-like.\n\nI really like the \""""upscale Southern\"""" idea, and not many places in the country can pull it off as well or as consistently as Mimosa does. They specialize in local produce and meats, doing a great job of supporting all the great foods natural to NC. Any time one of my favorite dishes in a restaurant is a beefsteak salad you know they focus on all the details, because it takes a LOT more than you would think to make a REALLY good salad.\n\nWhether you're a Charlotte native, or just visiting the city for business, Mimosa should definitely be on your list of places to try if you want a real taste of Charlotte. It may be easy to go with the big chains like Mortons, Capital Grill, and Ruth's Chris, but your money will be much better spent and go a lot further here!" 1
+Mimosa is fantastic. I went there for lunch recently for my friend's birthday. I had the best cheeseburger I've ever had in my life. It was topped with bacon and cheddar cheese, but the burger itself was just seasoned perfectly. Mm mm. It is on the pricey side, but it's definitely more reasonably priced for lunch, so I'd recommend checking it out then. As other Yelpers have said, it's just one of those restaurants where everything you order is likely to be good. 1
+I enjoyed a 3 course brunch at Mimosa. We had a good discussion with our waiter about the area and the meal. Nice ambiance and food was top notch. I look forward to trying lunch/dinner in the future. 1
+We had a disappointing experience with customer service regarding a group reservation. In fact, they have yet to call back to confirm or cancel. If they can't get a reservation right, what else would have gone wrong? 0
+First and last to this club. Very pricy,poor service and no contact dance. ... Other clubs in charlotte are better ... Very disappointed ..... 0
+You've gotta get the fried fish sandwich! While down here for a conference, my coworker who was local convinced me I had to try the fish sandwich...and get one to take on the plane too. While the crinkle cut fries are uber tasty, they're not the most amazing thing I've ever had. The mac and cheese was a good call (more on the gooey side) and the fish, while messy, was simply astounding. All for approx $10 too. plus they're a local Charlotte family chain, which I absolutely adore. Service was prompt. The only thing is that they close at 3pm. \n\nIf I ever get to come back to Charlotte, I'll pick up some Showmars! 1
+Ok, so I was in a pasta type of mood and decided to try Luce to see if all the hype was legit..........and I'll just say that Luce has been added to my Italiano list:-) I had the express lunch which includes bread, soup or salad, an entree and a drink for $13 guaranteed in 30 minutes or less. The soup of the day was lobster bisque, which was super yummy with the bread and my entree was the buttera(tubular pasta, italian sausage, sweet peas and tomato-cream sauce).....double yummy! Hand clap for Luce, I may just have to check out their sister restaurants too! 1
+"Since I have promised myself that I'm not allowed to move away from Charlotte until I have eaten at every restaurant, I figured that Restaurant Week would be a perfect time to visit Luce, a small Uptown spot that has been on my list for years. Upon arrival, our table wasn't quiet ready. No problem there, because the suggestion to \""""grab a drink at the bar\"""" was a given. Tucked away in the corner, the attentive bar-goddess quickly poured us wine and presented us with nibbles. Super-crunchy potato chips (which appeared to be made in house), as well as a heaping handful of olives were placed in front of us. \n\nThese. Olives. \n\nI wanted to fall asleep in a bowl if these olives. I don't know what kind of magic the cooks/aka/olive-wizards behind the scenes of the closed kitchen put into them (fresh garlic? fresh rosemary? tears of their first born?), but I'm talking LIFE CHANGING. Like little baby angels. \n\nThe food was great, service attentive and friendly.\nI'll definitely be back....for the olives." 1
+"Not impressed!! If there were 0 stars that's the rating this place would get. I ordered a cheeseburger and it was worse than what you'd expect from a school lunchroom! And why is this place called an \""""Irish Pub\""""? One would expect typical Irish dishes but not here! I honestly have no idea how this place stays in business. Sorry, Hartigan's, I won't be going back!" 0
+What the hell, Phil's Tavern? Every time I come here (usually before a show), things just don't work out. I wanted them to, but they just didn't.\n\nFOOD: The only food I've tried here were the jalapano poppers, and then I never tried anything here again. How do you burn something in a deep fryer? Normally I'd just be impressed, but I was hungry. \n\nDRINKS: Their drink specials are nothing to write home about. The dirty martini was weak, and the tiny, shrivelled, Spanish olives skewerd on a coffee stir did not impress. At least it was only $5. Unfortunately, the Corona of the person I was with only cost fifty cents less than that. $4.50 for a warm Corona? Do not want.\n\nSERVICE: Nice, but few and far between.\n\nATMOSPHERE: Dank, dirty, sticky... these are only a few of the descriptors for this place. I fear the day where I will have no choice but to use the facilities here.\n\nOverall: \nDon't waste your time and money. I hear there's better places in this area, I just need to find them. 0
+"I don't much like the look of this place - I never would have ventured in were it not for the positive yelp reviews - but they serve some pretty good pizza. \n\nI have eaten trillions of pizzas. Maybe more, I lost count. And I'm not a a purist or a dogmatic devotee to any particular variety of pizza. I grew up in Chicago, where I was weaned on deep dish, pan, and thin crust pizzas. I lived in NYC for years, and tasted some of the finest thin crust on the planet. (for the record, my favorites are DiFara's in Brooklyn and Coalfire, a relatively young pizza joint in Chicago).\n\nBrixx does a fine job of the thin crust. We had a wild mushroom pie and their pear and gorgonzola variety for kicks. Both were pretty tasty. I'll go back for more whenever the opportunity arises.\n\nBut here's what they could do a little better:\n\nGet that oven hotter, and change the flour blend so that there's a crispness to the bottom and edges of the crust. There's an axiom for thin crust pizza that goes something like, \""""if that shit don't crack, that shit is whack.\"""" So, when the pizza is folded, the bottom of the crust should crack. Ditto for the edge of the crust. (Allowances can be made for pizzas that have been ordered with soggy ingredients that necessarily soak through the crust, like spinach, ricotta, etc.)\n\nBrixx's pizza did not exhibit cracking anywhere. It was cooked only to the point of being bread-like. Still tasty enough, but not quite there. I hate to sound snotty about this, but I think it really adds to the pizza when parts of the crust have been cooked almost to the point of burning. That crunch and underlying chewiness is irresistible.\n\nAlso, the mushroom pizza was finished with a sprinkling of what appeared to be shaved romano and a tossing of arugula, but when that was added, the pizza had been allowed to cool to the point where the romano didn't melt at all, and the arugula didn't wilt. The result was a bit like having a salad on top of a pizza.\n\nPizza aside, they offer local beers, at least one NC wine, and have eco-friendly waterless urinals in the men's room (I applaud the effort, though that probably won't be the highlight of the review).\n\nNext time I go in, I'll see it they can crispify my pie." 1
+This is our first time coming to Brixx and we really enjoyed it. We ordered the Pear and Gorgonzola and the Bronx Bomber. The Pear and Gorgonzola was unique. The Bronz Bomber had good flavor and a nice balance of ingredients. Personally I would have like them to be a little more crispy. But, that's just a personal preference. \n\nWhat I really liked was that the manager came to each table to introduce himself and make sure the customers were happy. It's rare to see managers touch tables! Great customer service and great food 1
+Good food at the right prise. The wait staff was friendly and helpful when ordering. Enjoy the night and eat outside! 1
+I finally got a chance to eat here thanks to one of my friends very generous Christmas gift!! Ive only ever been in for drinks so dinner was a first!!\n\nWe sat in a big booth for just the 3 of us and I started with the Pineapple Stoli Doli and it is dangerous! I could have had like 10...I didn't but i could have! We started with the Shrimp Cocktail and Wagyu Beef Carpaccio both were good. \n\nFor my entree I had the Porcini Rubbed Delmonico Ribeye when it came out it was huge and perfectly cooked. We had gotten 3 sides starting with the Lobster Mac N Cheese which was very good, but like my friend said there was nothing that made it OMG!! We also had the Onion Rings, and Sauteed Spinach which were also good.\n\nWe had the Creme Brulee for dessert and that was perfectly lighter than I thought it was going to be and just the right amount of sweetness to finish the dinner.\n\nOur server was very nice and helped when it came to picking out the wine and his suggestion was great we all enjoyed it! 1
+"My mouth is watering just thinking of the Capital Grille in Charlotte. I don't get to come here that often considering the price tag, but when I do, it's always nothing short of super fantastic. This particular Capital Grille is very classy from the service to decor to the selections of food and wine. The staff is very attentive, professional and informative. The food is insanely delicious and could feed you for days on end! \n\nCapital Grille, hands down, receives my Best Cheesecake in Charlotte award! I usually describe their cheesecake as this: \""""It's a NY cheesecake, with a cookie dough-like crust instead of a graham cracker crust, and with a creme-brulee sugar-flambeed topping.\"""" It's freakin' unbelievable! I would get just that cheesecake to-go on a random night if I ever wanted to! \n\nBut I digress... They also have a nice patio on the sidewalk of Tryon and 5th St. if you fancy people-watching while you enjoy a 4 course meal. They've also just added a lunch bites menu that is for those who need to eat and run at a much smaller price than their usual dinner fare.\n\nCapital Grille is just the place to go if you're looking to impress business clients, for a classy date night or for a special occasion with family or friends. Make a reservation and be prepared to eat/drink like royalty and drop money like you're makin' it rain!" 1
+"To quote ESPN... \""""c'mon man!\"""" How about putting a decent product on the floor. And where is Michael Jordan? Does he attend games? The night we went they were playing the Celtics. BTW, we are BIG Celtics fans. It reminded me of seeing a Red Sox game in Camden Yards. In other words, felt like a home game for Boston.\n\nAs in most sporting arenas, the concessions are RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED. Two sodas that you would pay $2 - $3 for at a fast food place cost $12.\n\nI also ordered a Jerk Chicken Sandwich. Did it come straight from the refrigerator? Cold cold cold.\n\nBack to the concessions, why do we... the Joe Q. Publics of the world put up with that? Next time, I'm eating before and will visit the local water fountain for a drink!\n\nAt the end of the game, I went to meet a fellow \""""Yelper\"""" and we were chatting for no more than 2-3 minutes when an usher came along and said we needed to vacate. Thanks for coming... now get the *&^%$( out! Haha. He was very pleasant about it.\n\nWell, no more Celtics visits until next season. See you then." 0
+Maybe it's because I went on a Thursday with colleagues, but apparently it's R&B night or Jazz night or something. They play some old school CDs really loud so it's hard to maintain a decent conversation. On top of that, it's old school CDs bc the music would skip. We asked them to turn it down (off) and their response was: It's R&B night. Uh, so who cares? Literally, there was us and 2 old cougars sitting at the bar - that's about it. Note: We were not sitting with these cougars, but the amount of times they were looking over at our table, I thought it was feeding time - feeling like a piece of meat, sheesh! Hardly a R&B night if you ask me! Beers were fine, I liked the multitude of screens. But it's so dead on Thursday bc of Jazz Night! Just giving them a heads up, let's trash that idea, yeah? :) \n\nLol, 2 other corporate dudes walked in, was looking around, saw cougars + music skipping and peaced out. We totally should have done that.\n\ndmo out. 0
+Avoid this place at all costs. The food is disgusting. I honestly never had food this horrible in my entire life. From the frozen crab cakes to the unseasoned grouper.. my experience left me confused and hungry. This is simply a Marriott hotel restaurant - not an award winning restaurant by any means. 0
+Went to the Belk Bowl here. I couldn't believe how nice the stadium is inside. When Atlanta builds a new stadium, they need to take note. I was impressed by the food selection & quality. The bathrooms stayed clean & the attendants were all very nice & smiling. Kudos to the designers & managers of this facility. We had a nice visit to Charlotte & a W in the BoA Stadium. 1
+"Only two stars due to the lack of selection. No food menu and inside is like a dungeon. They do have a nice outside area with TVs and a rather secluded environment. One of these stars is because of their Sunday special. $4 Car Bomb shots!! Other than that, they really don't have any other specials. I asked the bartender why that was?? His response, \""""we don't want to attract that kind of crowd.\"""" What crowd would that be, sir?? hmmmmm.. Pass on this place. \n\n-Ian M." 0
+When I'm out and people ask for advice about where they should go next, I send them here.\n\nI love this place. It could be packed or completely empty... doesn't matter. I always have a good time. Sober or drunk. Yes, I have in fact been here sober. Go ahead, bring the jokes.\n\nConnolly's is like a family. Many of the bartenders have worked here for years. They are all super friendly and damn good at slinging drinks. These are the same masterminds involved in Tyber Creek, Dandelion and Prohibition. They know what they're doing.\n\nThe patio is huge. Perfect for after work cocktails or Sunday funday. Cornhole, tables, TVs. Pick your poison. Speaking of poison, if you're in the mood for a car bomb... go here to get it. And be sure to buy me one. \n\nFridays and Saturdays you can typically expect a cover. It's usually just $5. You'll find that at several bars in uptown.\n\nI'm happy this uptown staple is not only still kicking it, but also remains one of the most popular watering holes in Center City. I know I don't have to say this, but don't ever change Connolly's. 1
+Fastest year of my life! The growth panel is complete and we couldn't be happier. The last session was the most fun. Since our daughter has started experiencing separation anxiety I didn't think we'd get huge laughs and smiles. I was wrong. Jeff and Becky worked really well with her and helped direct me to get the best shots. They had great toys that she responded enthusiastically toward. \n\nWhen I returned for the proof appt it was difficult to pay attention because I had my daughter with me and she was all over the place. Becky walked with her to the next room where they had more toys and I listened to them play... she didn't cry (remember she's been having separation anxiety). She actually had a fun time. They were really nice and patient with us. 1
+There's a reason I avoid bagel sandwiches but I thought I'd give it another try. I ordered the Thai Chicken Sandwich which consists of a plain bagel smeared with cream cheese, lettuce, cucumber and a chicken breast and it comes with a cup of Thai peanut sauce. Tasty indeed however, what a large mess this made! As we all know bagels aren't the easiest breads to bite. Smear on cream cheese add slick things like lettuce and cucumber and now you have a very messy meal. The cream cheese is of sort of like grease on a Bush Hog - everything wants to squirt out. No showers are in bathroom which is too bad as I needed one after eating my sandwich.\nWith this said, the staff was very nice. I just need to avoid bagel sandwiches.... 0
+This brueggs kinda sucks. Every time I've come they are out of multiple kinds of bagels so someone isn't doing their counts correctly (use to work at a brueggers). The service is lousy. Also apparently brueggers discontinued sprouts-not this stores fault but wtf?! Sprouts are awesome. Going to Poppy's next time. 0
+Not again\nA few simple items turned into a large bill. I thought the charges were excessive and questionable services that they stated I needed. I unfortunatey did not have time for my routine mechanic, thought this would be convienent with work location. shopper beware\nNot again for me. 0
+"Staff was very friendly. But food and drinks were disappointing. This place markets itself as \""""Martini specialists\"""" but I had to ask for my martini to be remade a second time as it came without olives. Also - olives were standard jarred fair. A much better martini can be had at \""""Urban Sip\"""" above the Ritz - they have Spanish giant olives hand-stuffed with blue cheese." 0
+In the tradition of full disclosure, I never really liked Quiznos that much anyway....I'm more of a Firehouse or Harris Teeter Hoagie guy, but the other day I was hungry on lunch and decided to give them a try. The Roast Beef and cheddar looked pretty good. But it wasn't. It had a weird sort of taste, and with every other bite or so I would notice these odd little mushroom bits...you know like the canned mushrooms, and the seasoning and added flavors were not to my liking. Not to mention the after effects....uggggh...never again Quiznos....never again. 0
+We went to Dixie's Tavern before the Bobcats Arena opened (i.e., when you could find free parking in Uptown). We parked in Seventh Street Station (for free back then) and walked across the street to Dixie's. Places like Roadhouse Grill, Logan's Roadhouse, and Texas Roadhouse are designed to look a bit rundown and...like a roadhouse. Dixie's was unpurposefully like that. It was smoky, a bit dirty, and a bit haggard in its appearance. \n\nWe had a large group and Dixie's was able to accommodate us together. The service we received was slllllllllooooooooow. It was a good thing we didn't have anywhere to be, but I was losing my buzz in between beers. The food was average; your basic bar food, some with a Cajun flair. From the grungy feel of the restaurant, I wouldn't want to experiment too much with food here, especially where seafood is concerned. \n\nIf you're in college, like to party, and in your early to mid-twenties, Dixie's may seem like a cool hangout place. If you're anything else, there are better options in Uptown. 0
+Very poor customer service. Have a special listed saying 10 items for 39.95 but if you have 11 items they charge you full price and you are not eligible for the cheaper rate. They also don't count your items and list the number on your claim check so if something is lost your out of luck. There are too many options in uptown. I will not try them again. 0
+When parking uptown, they are really your only option. Which is fine, as some of their lots have reasonable rates. My reason for the low review comes from the user experience side of thing, and their overall customer service.\n\nMy main problem with them (aside from rude people), is that there is no way to update your payment information online. My credit card was cancelled, and upon receiving my new card (mid-March), I called immediately to update my information so, come April, they would have updated information. Obviously I would have much rather done this all online, but alas, there was no other option but to call. They assured me that the new card was placed on file, and we were good to go. Fast forward to April 5th, and I receive an email saying that my card did not go through and I would be fined an additional $25. THEY HAD CHARGED THE WRONG CARD. They sent me this email on Saturday afternoon, and I immediately called, only to be told that the people who handle payments don't work on weekends and I would need to call back during business hours (the girl could have been a lot nicer).\n\nI call first thing Monday morning, and explain what happen--not in an accusing tone by any means, because I'm well aware that the likelihood of the girl I was speaking to having made this mistake was slim, so why yell at the messenger? She immediately responded in a defensive tone, saying there is no way that error could have occurred, and it was my fault for not giving them the new information. I tried to explain again the course of events, and she would not have it. She updated my credit card information, now for the second time, so let's see if it goes through for May.\n\nOverall, here is how I feel:\n\n+Tremendous amount of parking options offered in Uptown\n-Poor customer service\n-Poor user experience\n-Overpriced\n\nIf you're going to take hundreds of dollars for me every year, at least give me decent people. And if you don't give me decent people, then give me a way to do what I need to do online so I don't have to deal with them. 0
+The toenail in the carpeting and booger on the desk told me all I needed to know about the Omni. I won't even go into the mildewy bathroom ceiling. \nI can scarcely believe this is an Omni after staying at Pittsburg's Omni. The lobby is beautiful, but they have a long way to go to be a decent hotel. There are swatches out all over the place connoting a redecoration, but I wonder if it's all because the Ritz is being built across the street... 0
+GROSS! \nI can not believe my experience with this hotel. I started getting rooms downtown when friends from out of town come in. I was at the Westin 2 weeks prior, which was amazing and a very great experience. So I thought hey for my friends birthday coming up more people are coming I want to get an even better place so the Omni I thought would be great and it's right next to epicenter were made reservations at Flemings...\n\nwe took pictures of how disgusting the room looked! There was a cockroach wing, not in a corner, but in an obvious position on the middle of the floor. The chair in the room was extremely dirty and stained. I stayed at the Westin just 2 weeks before and the Omni couldn't even hold a candle to that place. I have no idea why they are considered a nice hotel? It is THE worst room I have ever stayed in ever. \nThere is NOTHING modern about the hotel, there is a difference in vintage style and just plain and out of date. The last time I saw a bathroom this small and out of date was spring break in Panama city and that was a cheap last minute hotel we had to take but at least it was right on the beach. I don't care how close this is to epicenter, it's NOT worth the price.\nWe had friends from out of town that just couldn't believe how gross the room was. We only stayed one night. Thank God! \nThe front desk people were snarky and made you feel as if you were being judged, you have to walk by them any time you leave your room. The whole experience was awful and uncomfortable.\nI am going to post the pics 0
+"AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THEY SERVE SALMONELLA!!!\n\nOur dining experience at this restaurant was the worst I can remember! We sat for over :15 minutes with no waiter and only after we went to the hostess did the waiter show up.\n\nI ordered what the waiter claimed was their \""""signature\"""" dish, Paella Latorre. It was served with ice cold mussels and the entire dish was less than warm. I called over the waiter and explained. :15 minutes later he returned with the dish and claimed the chef had \""""re-heated\"""" it. While the plate was hot the food was still tepid. I called the waiter over again and told him. He argued that he \""""saw\"""" the chef reheat the food. By this time, my business associate had almost completed his meal so I ate as much as I could and left about 1/3.\n\nWe told the waiter that we expected the restaurant to do something about the check. He returned with the credit card receipt and said there was nothing he could do. We called the manager to the table and he refused to see our point and said there was nothing he WOULD do.\n\nThe following week I contacted Blerim Meta, the General Manager of this restaurant as well as \""""Aquavina\"""". He has also refused to do anything and also refused to apologize for the terrible experience.\n\nAVOID THIS RESTAURANT!! AVOID AQUAVINA!!" 0
+I have had the baked Chicken (Thursday special) and it is WONDERFUL!. A great change from all the chain and fast food restaurants downtown. It does get very crowded and little awkward when it is that way. \nThe food comes fast and is delicious. I have only been here for weekday lunches, usually Thursday. My coworkers love the other specials too. \nIf you are looking for a change from the everyday, this place is a great one to start! 1
+Bleah!!! I went here because I was staying at the Westin across the street. We had about 12 people for dinner. The decor was pretty nice but the food left alot to be desired. I started by ordering a couple bottles of wine and one came incorreclty which was pretty bad considering I ordered it by number. The waiter had all the personality of a rock. Ok no biggie, but then came the food. I ordered a chicken breast that was supposed to come with hushpuppy breaded shrimp and some type of ravioli. The food came out at different times which left some of our food getting cold. When my chicken showed up it appeared to be boiled and had some really bad sauce on it that I can't explain. It was pretty unedible after a couple of bites. Also the shrimp came butterflied and sauteed(?) definatly not as described on the menu. All in all I would skip this place, the food is bad, one star for the decour and wine list , but they even managed to screw up the wine order. 0
+I used to love this restaurant and have brought out of town guest there for dinner in the past years but this restaurant has gone downhill and should no longer be in business. My last visit was at lunch with other work colleagues a couple of weeks ago. I ordered Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. When it arrived, it was pretty obvious that the Ahi Tuna was old and on its way to being rancid. I was appalled that any real Chef would ever serve anything that looked that bad. I was in a business setting where I did not want to make a scene so I ate only the vegetables and did not touch the Tuna for fear of getting sick. The waitress never ask me if there was anything wrong with my dish even though it should have been obvious to her that I pretty much left the fish untouched. If you're Uptown, do yourself a favor and go to Halcyon, Mimosa Grille, Ruth Chris or Bernardin before going here for lunch. 0
+I like to refer to this place as.... The Key Shack! If you drive by, that's exactly what it looks like: a little shack in the middle of Park Road Shopping Center. It make look a little sketch (there was some homemade BBQ for sale next to the Shack when I was here a few weekends ago), but they get the job done.\n\nI went here after a referral from a friend. I was looking for a hard to find key to duplicate for one of the uptown residential buildings. Sure enough, they had the key here. I had a new key and exchanged cash in about 5 minutes. If you have a hard to find key to duplicate - this is your spot! Plus... one you're done you can stroll through the rest of Park Road Shopping Center if you so desire (cupcakes, coffee, Michael's, antiques, it's all here). 1
+"ZERO stars for this guy. I called because we had a flood in our home, but when the floors were ripped up, the water mitigator said we had a problem with our dishwasher and needed to have it checked for leaks. My home warranty company gave me the number to Carolina Appliance Service. I left a message and got a call back right away. When I told the guy my situation, he stopped me and said he was NOT interested in working with me because he was worried that if he did a bad job the insurance company would be coming after him. He actually started an argument with me. I assume he was the owner because he said \""""my company\"""". But my simple question was 'Isn't that what you do? Fix dishwashers?'...why is this company even on my home warranty's list of providers. He argues so much that I didn't even get to tell him this wasn't part of an insurance claim. So to recap...very rude, with obviously NO CONFIDENCE in his own work. Don't call these guys." 0
+Carowinds in my opinion is crap. Poor customer service in all parts of the park. Managers of the park know this and they dont do a thing about it. Six flags a few hours away is so much better. Carowinds for that they offer is not worth the drive or the money. The food is very pricey and its not that great. 0
+In my opinion, Duke is destroying the environment in North Carolina as well as other states it operates in. The Dan River will never be the same and due to owning several politicians, they only cleaned up a fraction of the coal ash they spilled into the River. 0
+I wholeheartedly agree with Mike K. - for your money, this is a great deal in Charlotte. The Dowd Y is a very nice gym that offers a bevy of group fitness classes, up to date (and always functioning) equipment and a super clean atmosphere. \n\nWhy I love this Y in particular...the machines are always in service (and I've head that techs are out fixing them weekly if need be). They also do not allow any children under the age of 16 in the workout areas. Now, don't get me wrong, I love kids, just not when I'm trying to get my sweat on. \n\nAs mentioned before, this Y offers so many great group classes. I'm a big fan of Total Strength, Pilates Mat and Kickboxing. I've also heard the Spin classes are great. I've tried Athletic Conditioning, and while it certainly is an awesome workout, make sure you're at least in decent shape before you partake in that class! It's a rough one. \n\nAs other reviewers have noted, this gym can get packed especially after 5 pm during the weekdays. So be patient while parking. Some classes can get a bit crowded too, so keep that in mind when you're sprawling out your mat or equipment. \n\nI haven't had any issues with theft in the locker room, but I'm a big proponent of a big papa lock on my locker. For the money and the friendly service, the Dowd YMCA is a great deal for anyone looking to slim down or tone up. 1
+Wait 20 mins to get a parking spot then wait 15 for a machine no thanks. Just cancelled and move to Fitness Connection for $10 bucks a month. For that price I can go to a swanky yoga studio on the weekends and still be cheaper than the Y. This place is seriously over sold. Stop selling more memberships when you don't have enough space or equipment to accommodate current members. Serious over crowding issue. 0
+This is the place to be in Charlotte. I am a nighttime gym-goer, and I needed a gym with late night hours. The Dowd is open until 10 during the week, which while I would prefer 11, works for me. Also, going at non-peak hours saves me from the parking and crowding issues that others seem to face- ain't no crowds at 9:30 pm! I generally stay in the Women's Fitness Center, which is a gym inside itself, but every now and then I'll make it upstairs. The desk staff is always friendly, and there are plenty of amenities to utilize. The one area I haven't ventured into yet are the group exercise, mainly for scheduling reasons, but I am eager to sneak into one one day. 1
+Wonderful restaurant and very friendly wait staff. I made reservations and was seated promptly. The grilled salmon was made to perfection and the flirtini's were great. I actually met a quality guy there as well. ;) Overall, the experience was awesome. Very nice restaurant, good food, friendly staff, valet was a bit slow, but overall a good time and worth the money. 1
+This was a surprisingly great find - the menu had plent of options, the service was outstanding with wonderful recommendations (definitely trust the waitress), and from appetizer to dessert, just a wonderful experience. 1
+I have been here twice and it was excellent both times. Great atmosphere. Attentive service, but not overly so. Good wine and drink list. I had the scallops as an entr\u00e9e both times. Delicious! Tried a variety of the appetizers. All excellent! Definitely a top choice in Charlotte. 1
+We had to rush in and rush out. So we got what we wanted. Great service, great menu, and accommodating. Having only been here once so far, we'll go again. 1
+Best sushi I've had so far in Charlotte! Make sure you try their Coastal Roll; my husband and I were floored by the sushi quality and the price!\n\nWonderful restaurant and evening all around! 1
+HORRIBLE college. Good luck going there or getting help when you needi it. The only person I found to be helpful was Brad and he simply shouldnt have to do anybodies job. I will def be contacting higher management due to the lack of communication I have recieved. I do NOT reccommend this school to anyone who is looking to further their education. I have never seen such a horrible COMMUNITY COLLEGE in my life time. 0
+"Although the price is right and the fried rice is pretty good, it's severely overshadowed by the \""""off\"""" taste of the beef and chicken dishes. The beef with scallion is 90% bamboo shoots, which isn't even listed as an ingredient, and the dumplings are incredible hulking globs." 0
+I can't say my expectations were too high, but I definitely expected better. My cashew chicken was inedible, and I was only able to eat the fried rice and egg roll (which were fine). The chicken was so chewy that I could not bring myself to take a second bite.\n\nWill not go back. 0
+Had the pasta special last night at Mama's and it was unreal. Pure breast meat chicken bolognese in a tomato sauce with perfectly cooked rigatoni. Chef Drew hits another home run. 1
+"I've eaten there twice now, and really enjoyed it both times. This IS exceptional because I'm not a big fan of Italian cuisine! We ordered our food \""""family style\"""" both times. Lots of food and lots of fun that way. \n\nWe had the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Carciofi, and the Cheese Ravioli. All were outstanding, especially having been preceded with the Tuscan Salad and \""""Mama's Salad\"""". Fanatastico!\n\nGreat food and great service. I'll go back again if I'm in downtown Charlotte in the future." 1
+Horrible customer service. Unless you are into horror movies or The Simpsons the people working the counter can't give you a honest review. However they will make fun of your movie selections and treat you like crap. Can't wait to go back!! 0
+I have to disagree with these other reviews. Presbyterian is a joke. Unfortunately our primary care physician is right around the corner, and affiliated with Presbyterian as well, and so any time they want to order up something that they can't handle in the office, guess where they send us?\n\nTo make matters worse, the place is always full (or overfull), always understaffed, and always incapable of handling anything. The emergency department is horrid, but to make matters worse, it's better than being admitted.\n\nIn one of the worst cases of mismanagement ever, what should have been a simple examination - passed from our regular doctor - ended up being at least 12 hours in the emergency room while we waited for a regular room, then several days (yes days) in the hospital itself while they proceeded to run a whopping one test per day. That's right - one test per day!\n\nThe test would usually be run in mid-morning, and the results would come back mid-afternoon, at which point they would try and find someone to interpret the test results, which could take until after dinner, and by the time that happened, it would be night time, and then another test would be ordered for the next day. It was simply pathetic.\n\nWhatever you do, do not go to the emergency room at Presbyterian. 0
+Though I'm a Copper enthusiast when it comes to getting my Indian fix in Charlotte, I'd heard that Maharani was a cheaper but tasty option, so we ordered from there a few nights ago. \n\nCopper is definitely still my place, but Maharani was fine enough. First of all, the food came very quickly, which is rare. Usually indian food, good indian good, takes at least 30-45 minutes. We got our order in like 30, which was great 'cause we were starving. \n\nThe Tikka Masala was spicy and pretty good, but it wasn't as thick and saucy as i like. The salad was just so-so. The Naan were all amazing. Definitely the highlight. 0
+"ate there recently for dinner, it was wonderful. i ordered the goat curry and was excited to try goat for the first time right after i found out it is the most consumed meat on earth outside of the US BUT the table of 12 Indian gentleman behind us had ordered it all....which led me to believe these guys know what they are doing. instead i tried the lamb and it was perfect. i really liked the candor of our waiter \""""andrew\"""", which was not his name but he called himself that with a grinning smirk; i told him i had ordered kingfisher lagers before and would love to try another beer since they had a few indian beers, he told me to stay with the kingfisher. also, once he told me the goat curry wasn't available i ordered tandoori lamb, he assured me it was good but encouraged me to try the curried lamb since i originally ordered goat curry. my ladyfriend ordered a veggie dish and loved it, we got some bread as well, she ordered some REASONABLY (which is becoming more rare these days) priced wine. all in all the food was very good and the service was near perfect, i like when a waiter can read what you are looking for, makes reco's on that judgment and nails them. i will be going back to maharani frequently for both the food and smiling faces that provide you perfect service." 1
+This was absolutely terrible. It was so highly reviewed, but absolutely terrible. Not that we ate the food, because we never had a chance. We were seated immediately in an area with another table that was served by our server. There were only two tables taken in the restaurant and our server took 10+ minutes to bring us drinks. Still waiting on our drinks, our appetizer came out with no silverware, no plates, still no drinks. Our server came by (we had already asked him about the drinks once). Shortly thereafter, he brought the drinks, still no plates and no silverware. We waited a few more minutes and he brought out our salads. Still no plates and no silverware. When we asked again about the plates, he laughed as though we had made some strange request. We continued to wait - no chopsticks, no silverware, no plates - after it became too ridiculous to handle we got up and walked out It's the only place that we've ever done that before - and we have had some terrible service. The food that we stared at looked terrible - in hindsight I'm glad that we had no utensils. If you have an hour to kill, are looking for terrible service, aren't in a rush, and want to order some food that looks disgusting you may want to check it out; otherwise, stay away! 0
+I ordered take out of Tom Yum soup and Chilli Chicken, what a disappointment. None of these tasted good, Tom Yum soup was kinda disgusting. 0
+"I have been to this place a few times and enjoyed the flavors. However I was VERY DISAPPOINTED for their lack of \""""respect\"""" to what a customer orders. I order my usual the MEE GORENG with TOFU and as I combed through and had a couple of bites I found a strip of chicken. I lost my appetite and was gravely disappointed by their lack of detail to a vegetarian dish. This place is black listed for me and I hope to find a better Malaysian place in the Queen City." 0
+This is the worst Chinese restaurant that I have ever eaten at. I went here because of the good reviews but was very disappointed. I don't write many reviews, but I didn't want someone to get suckered in like I did. \n\nThe one good thing that I will say about this restaurant was that the food was very cheap. However, I could not stomach but a few bites so I still did not get my money's worth. 0
+Meh. I've experienced better. The staff is friendly. Just basic chinese food. 0
+This place is ok. The people who work there are amazing though. They love what they do and they enjoy helping you. They have a great comic book selection however, I wish they carried more toys. \n\nSadly, this placed is owned by a guy who only cares about profit and not customer service. Kind of a jerk. 0
+Best place in Charlotte for comics, hands down. Sadly, not the best place to go for a friendly staff. Condescending tones and mockery of things I asked for/was inquiring about are not a good way to get return business! :( I'll buy online before I go in here again. 0
+Great tailoring hands down. I've had jeans taken in, dresses altered and hems taken up - all perfectly done. I will say, though, that you get what you pay for, i.e. it's not affordable tailoring. A pair of jeans cost $20 to be taken in, and $20 for hemmed pants or dress. While I personally think it's worth it for expert tailoring, others may think it's a bit overpriced for some of the basic tailoring. \n\nAlso, the staff are all very nice and will give very helpful tailoring advice when asked. You can trust your nicest pieces here - they are in good hands! 1
+I did not use his service because he told me that the corrections that I needed in my clothes would not look good after. He could have just done it and take the money, but he preferred to advise me and not do the work. Definitely will be back when I need something to be done. 1
+I really, really want to like Showmars because it's local, but it's just kind of icky in the environment. It was probably a unique spot before they spread all over the area, but now that Charlotte is super-saturated, it's just not that interesting. \n\nThe french fries are ok, I guess. The veggie pita is no good...clearly designed by someone who has never eaten food without meat on it. Maybe I was disappointed because I had high expectations, and maybe it's an alright place for the meat-eaters...but it's just not good for me. I haven't had a good experience, and I've been to a few locations. I won't be going back. 0
+Good food. Friendly staff. Good prices. I love the Chicken and Broc. Generals Chicken is good but not great. This is a staple in my diet since I live so close!! 1
+My cookie had no fortune. 0
+HOHO CHERRY HOUSE, not to be confused with a brothel, offers average food at cheap prices. Fast delivery and friendly staff. No matter what protein you pick it pretty much tastes the same. 1
+Monday night drink specials and an amazingly musical performance will be provided to you with a 5 dollar cover.. What more could you ask for?\n\n\nThis building breeds history and I was proud to experience it my last night in Charlotte. 1
+I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this place. Seeing some of the patrons walking into this place dressed up and at the same time seeing a giant alligator statue sitting in a throne in the front yard. Once inside it's actually a really nice place. The service is great, the waitresses are very friendly and attentive and really cared that we had a good time. There is live music on some nights which always makes for a good time. Looking at the other reviews, I think the food is kind of hit or miss. I guess I was lucky with the red beans and rice, it was really good by my standards at least. 1
+LOVE the Etouffee! The chicken with rice and beans is amazing. I can't wait to go back. I love the casual feel and the food is just down right good. 1
+The service is great, the food is great. There's not really anything I can add that hasn't been said in the other reviews.\n\nOther than: If you don't order the beignets for brunch, you are seriously insens\u00e9. (that's 'insane' in french. i think.) 1
+So earlier this year I bought a coupon off of Google Offers for Cajun Queen. I had never been here and wanted to try it so $15 for $40 worth of food was a great incentive. It took me until last week to give it a try. \n\nThe atmosphere was dark and a bit drab. The art on the walls was nice but I was here for food. The menu was concise but could have been a bit more extensive. The prices were on the high side of expensive. Thank goodness for the coupon. \n\nService was prompt but about as drab as the atmosphere. I could have used a smile from someone but it didn't come. The portions that came with my meal were just the way I like them. Not too much but enough for a good dinner. The flavor of the oysters and shrimp was above satisfactory. \n\nAll in all, the trip was worth it, but with the coupon. I would have kicked myself if I had to pay full price for the experience received. That being said, I doubt I will be returning on my own accord. 0
+"I'm not an avid go-karter but I've been enough times to know what to expect. This go-kart establishment is by far the worst that I've been to. I've been to go karting in places in LA, Boston, and Vegas and what all of those places had that this lacked was a safety/training person/video to tell you what the safety rules are. This place, all you do is sign up via computer, pay your way and you (not guided) look for the entrance to put your track suit on. No one in the room to tell you what to put on. No one in the room to tell you where to go. So you find your way to the track and wait in the line to drive. Again, no training video, no guide to tell you what is what, what the rules are, etc. You just get in your car and drive. I wouldn't mind the lax safety/security procedures so much if my brother and I didn't get YELLED at by the manager/owner on the track. His exact words were, \""""WHERE ON PLANET EARTH CAN YOU STILL DRIVE WITH YELLOW LIGHTS FLASHING?\"""" If I'm expected to stop at yellow lights on your track, you've got to tell me before we start racing. (Backstory: the yellow lights were on because someone crashed; okay so why do I need to use caution in other parts of the track where the crash isn't...we slowed as we got closer to the crash site ... that's when we got yelled at! We were like, whoa, where the heck did that come from. That's what ruined the racing experience.) This place doesn't hold a candle to K1 or F1." 0
+I must say I am very disappointed with the way it's establishment is ran, we had a group of kids (7) some with experience and some not, then they put 3 adults In the adult kart and ran all over the kids and ran almost 36 sec faster, not a safe experience for the younger kids. 0
+Replacing an unsuccessful print and framing shop on the corner of 35th and North Davidson, tattoo artist and native Charlottean Joey Vernon has put together a shop full of phenomenal artist with Fu's Custom Tattoo's that has become one of the busiest businesses in the NoDa neighborhood in the last year.\n\nThe non-inked can cringe and marvel at the artistry with the window booth on gallery crawls while fans of skin art can get tattooed in the open and social set up throughout the rest of the shop. Or they can swing in and scope out the adjacent Baku art gallery that houses some of the ink houses' artists' canvas works beyond the skin.\n\nIn my thirteen some odd years of being tattooed, and having sat for five different artist, this is one of the most laid back and social tattoo parlors that I have graced. It makes for a very comfortable setting during what can prove to be a somewhat uncomfortable experience.\n\nOld school traditional, japanese, black work, et cetera. They have a stable of more than competent artist that can either translate the artwork you bring with you or create a one of a kind piece to last a lifetime.\n\nI have sat with Matt Terry who is insanely good and look forward to having Joey work on me in the not too distant future... 1
+I wasn't supposed to be in Charlotte, but canceled flights, etc. You know how that goes, so I spent several hours here.\n\nThings I like about this airport:\n\nInteresting food options, and what I had was good. I never expected to be eating tasty BBQ Brisket, Beans, Cornbread & Fried Pickles at an airport restaurant. \n\nRockers. All over the place there are rocking chairs.\n\nClean, open feel to the architecture.\n\nSmoothly operating airport.\n\nWireless.\n\nBasically, if you have to be stuck at an airport, I'd take this one over many others! 1
+Since I travel almost exclusively with US Airways, CLT (their main hub) is a frequent stop and I've been flying in/out of there for roughly 4 years now.\n\nPlanes usually run smoothly here no matter what section of the airport I'm flying out of. I've gone both domestic and international without a hassle. If you have status with US Airways the fast track on the security line is a god send.\n\nThe restaurants are good with some lively bars. The airport itself has a very open feel to it, littered with comfortable rocking chairs should you ever want to sit a spell. Shopping's decent if you're into that sort of thing. It could do with more electrical outlets for the business travelers, but otherwise it's a solid place. 1
+One of my least favorite airports. The flights I end up taking into Charlotte (e.g., STL to PHF) invariably seem to have me jumping across a few terminals to make my connection. You'd think the situation would be improved by the huge number of moving walkways connecting the different gates, but there is NOTHING more infuriating than being stuck behind a family of four blocking the entire walkway, or someone slowly trudging along on the left.\n\nFor god's sake, people: Just like on the road, pass on the left, walk on the right. There are people in this airport, obviously not you, that are in a HURRY.\n\nCan't speak much to the food and drink options here. The selections seem plentiful. US Airways was friendly to me here, too, when a flight was canceled back home. They shuttled me to a nearby hotel -- I forget where -- and covered both my transportation and lodging for the night. Good work, guys. 0
+Honestly wish I could give it zero stars based on today... ? Security is beyond the worst. Check in with the airline was smooth, thats about it.\nI'm sure its not this bad everyday, or it would be on the news and or shutdown from the lack of business.... 0
+Jamba Juice and free WiFi. 1
+Nice airport with good dining choices. The US Airways Lounge is great too. 1
+The two stars are bonus points, but it gets the basics wrong.\n\npro: \n- Bright, airy\n- I never need to walk miles to get to the terminal \n- Very cool statues greet people to the Queen City, those always put a smile on my face. \n\ncons: \n- No restaurants or bars available to hang out with family and friends and wait for the (often delayed) departing flight. That's a deal breaker for me. Security checks are here to stay, do something about it. \n\n- TSA agents are often rude and overly aggressive. Yes, compared to other big cities. \n\n- Employing bathroom attendants, News Break: hello, the fifties are over! \n\n- Not enough airlines service Charlotte or compete for its business. \n\n- Not enough direct flights in or out. Unless I want to make the trip 4 hours longer that need be, the only direct flights to London are with USfreakingAirways. For a wannabe INTERNATIONAL HUB that's not too famous. 0
+I like CLT. This airport is large and has a lot of people going through it, and there are many places to stop in, grab lunch or dinner, and get to your next stop. I normally don't have much time to hang out here, but I have been to a couple restaurants and they were clean and fast.\n\nI especially like the fact this airport has six Starbucks locations. If you are flying FROM Charlotte, try the A concourse TSA line, it is usually shorter. 1
+"Thoroughly impressed with this airport. \n\nNot that I'm some great world traveler, but all the more reason. See, when I booked my virgin transatlantic flight (yes, virgin with a lower case v--as in, I was popping my passport cherry; not capital V, as in going on the airline), I needed an airport that wouldn't drive me batty with traffic. As fun as it would have been to fly through a big name airport like JFK or LaGuardia, I think I might have regretted it. In fact, on the return leg, I was even more grateful. \n\nBeing a noob, I took to the interweb for advice. I had read in some online travel blog about how I should book 3 hours between connecting flights for the first stop back on US soil to get through customs, get to the new plane, blah, blah, blah. I read that Charlotte was well organized. My flight only gave me two hours and change BUT there was a later one on the same airline to the same destination if I should happen to miss my connection. So I felt okay about it. \n\nWhen we touched down on US soil, the flight attendants made an announcement that a Lufthansa flight had also just touched down and that their plane was MUCH larger than ours and that we should head the heck out ASAP if we have connections to get. Panicked, we all made a run for it to customs but were too late. Stupid Lufthansa people. As we stood sulking in line, we realized how quickly the line was moving. Customs agents throughout the room made sure that travelers were in the correct customs lines (\""""US and Canadian passengers ONLY on the LEFT--EVERYONE ELSE ON THE RIGHT\""""). They came through the line to make sure everyone in line had their documents and KEPT THEM OUT instead of tucking them in some side pocket of some suitcase somewhere only to waste time fumbling for it later. Finally, they segregated people into mini-lines for customs agents to be screened. All told, we stood in line (behind Lufthansa even!) for just 15 minutes. Take that JFK. \n\nI might even add that unlike most airport staff, the folks here even seemed to be a bit friendlier. Customs agents smiled and played with babies. Volunteers standing in corridors handed us free luggage tags. Airports of the world could take a lesson from Charlotte-Douglas, I think..." 1
+Decent selection and clearance pricing can be found at the Brooks Brothers store. Once you're done shopping and still have some time to kill before catching your flight, you can rest your bottom on one of the dozens of white rocking chairs that line the atrium. The rocking chairs are a nice perk and you should definitely try to take advantage of them if you can.\n\nThe only complaint I have are with the transport carts. They are constantly beeping no matter what direction they're going. I can understand the beeping while in reverse, but it's really annoying when it's constant. Especially when you have 40 minutes to kill at the gate.\n\nThank goodness for the free WiFi... 1
+Easy to navigate. Plenty of food options. Careful about the distance between terminals though.. 1
+i hate US Airways, shitty services 0
+This review is solely based on my experience in the prayer room. It is upstairs tucked into a quiet corner with very little foot traffic which means no interruptions. The chapel as it is called is interfaith and contains a Quran,bible, and Torah available. There are also prayer mats for Muslims, and an altar to kneel at. I believe they also have have sacrament available for communion but you need to contact staff. \nBeing Muslim I really appreciated the quiet serenity to be able to pray without feeling rushed to do so. I used the room twice upon arrival an departure when praying the second time around I was joined by a catholic gentleman so the room does get use. Thank you CD airport for a blessing to passengers needing a place to pray and worship. 1
+Really need shorter waiting lines- it got worse. \nThe valet is annoying and gets in the way. 0
+Great little airport. Now direct connection to Europe. Live piano music in terminal. Us airways hub. Rental car shuttles run every few minutes. Lots of charging stations for electronic devices. Airport is also small enough to make transfers easy. 1
+It's a nice airport to have a layover in. Free wifi is only for 45 minutes but there are tons of eateries, shopping and even a spa. \nThe only thing that sucks is if you have a short layover and have to run from one end of the airport to the other to make your plane. It's a HUGE airport.\nOn my layover on my way out I did get to enjoy a great lox sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels. \nOn my way back I had 15 minutes to get to my plane. I suppose I should have asked one of the carts for help. 1
+"Disclaimer: I've only passed through this airport for connection flights and I've never had much of a lay over. \n\nIt's not as big as many of the other hubs like Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis. But it's still big enough to need a tram of some sort. I've not spotted a tram if there is one here. The moving sidewalks just don't cut it when your connecting flight is already boarding. Many of the moving sidewalks (and there are a lot of them) weren't working, as in out of service. Even an escalator was out of service. If you've ever wondered what it's like to tote a carry on luggage up stairs, I'll inform you that it's not very fun. \n\nThe bathroom had an attendant but the bathroom wasn't as clean as many of the other airport bathrooms that I've used. There weren't any toilet seat covers. Some airports even have the rotating plastic seat covers, so nothing at all is very \""""behind in the time\"""". \n\nThere was a food court and an area that had rocking chairs. That was a first time that I've noticed rocking chairs in an airport. I didn't use them, it was just another observation, plus I was trying to note something positive about this airport." 0
+So honest moment I was actually here for another event but what a treat it was to have it hosted such a great venue. \n\nWhile we waited for our event to start we were able to walk around and read a little history on the planes and models that were there. By far the best attraction was the plane that was in route to Charlotte and landed on the Hudson. After seeing the damages and reading the stories this was nothing short of a miracle. \n\nAnother really cool feature is that they have preserved personal items from the passengers and flight crew which is a really nice touch. If you're into history, aviation or just want to know more about this memorable flight...you'll want to visit here! 1
+We ordered breakfast here during a layover. My croissant was literally dripping cloudy looking water. Since we plopped down almost 20 bucks, I tried forcing it down until I felt something odd in my mouth.,, a hair that neither matched my hair's color or ethnicity. This BK should be shut down!!!! 0
+Sundays used to be all you can drink vodka for 10 dollar cover... After paying our cover they let us know that beginning this week vodka drinks are 2 dollars... Why would anyone come on Sunday if they're pouring 2 dollar glasses of cranberry juice? 0
+Though the Freedom Dr. K-Mart looks like the setting of a post-apocalyptic film and the entire chain is past its prime, you can find some 'trinkets' for cheap on the inside. \n\nThis K-Mart has some affordable home furninishing knock-offs (by cheap, I mean cheaper than Target/IKEA). While it some of it is dated, K-Mart still carries the much-touted Martha Stewart brands. I've found a 'runner' rug and bedspread that both look like something from department stores. The same can be said for the furniture, so don't hate on my stylish house. \n\nThe clothing department is slightly dicier, but I have scavenged some faddish clothes (think Gap 3 years ago) among the Big Bubba t-shirts and overalls. Their young men's section has good deals at the end of the season, like utility shirts or those really metrosexual boot-cut jeans for less than $15. Yeah....really.\n\nThe rest of the store is pretty much filler. If you actually go to this K-Mart ( or any K-Mart) looking for a decent selection of sporting goods/shoes/electronics, you will likely pay more than other big box retailers or be appalled by the selection. If you're like me and approach K-Mart shopping like thrift store diving, you will be pleasantly surprised. Can't decide then if visiting K-Mart is frugal or frivolous, but who doesn't need another cheap belt? 0
+I can't anymore. It's too busy here and service is not as fast as other Mickey D's with this kind of volume. Customers are rude too. 0
+Lemme be clear. I don't own a gun. I'm not into shooting guns, or particularly even holding one. (My hands shake and I start feeling nauseous.) But I gotta say, after being in a few different gun shops for work...this place really takes the cake. \n\nI agree with Dave S. that Hyatt is a very highly respected shop. It's in fact one of the top 10 largest in volume gun dealers in the entire country. (One of the store employees even printed out the article to show me.) \n\nYou'll see the vast selection of firearms on the walls, in the cases...and all the employees I talked to know their stuff inside and out. I was told the story behind machine guns, and the history behind certain handguns. \n\nThe place is almost ALWAYS packed (even on Black Friday...when they don't offer any discounts/sales) and what I admire is how the salespeople take their time with each customer no matter how busy it is. The fact the customers all wait patiently and don't get mad...now that's loyalty. 1
+It's old. Everything was pretty clean, except there was a chocolate smear on the sheet... sketchy. Really, it was a fine place to stay for the ridiculously low rate. Breakfast had been cleaned out before 8:30, so get up super early if you want more than white bread and OJ. We might come back if it's still cheap. 0
+If you didn't know where it was you'd miss it. Dining area is sparse, basic tables and booths. Open deli-style. \n\nGot the chicken parm sub as recommended by Yelpers. Mine was a little dry but a decent sandwich. Still not sure i would order it again. Fries are standard crinkle-cut. \n\nSummary: good place as alternative to nearby fast food joints but I wouldn't go out of my way to come again. 0
+Let's face it- it's a Wendy's. You know what the menu is, and what to expect. Really, all you can review is the service, which is pretty bad here. \n\nMy order has been consistently wrong here. When I get a salad, or a sandwich with lettuce, the lettuce is not fresh. The service is rather poor. Specifically, it takes noticeably longer to get food at this location, and often, the staff aren't making sure they are making food to order. \n\nAdditionally (and this may seem like a strange note) the line rails leading up to order in the restaurant are not set like every other Wendy's. It doesn't use the space well, and it's not clear where to stand. \n\nMy office very close to this location, yet I go out of my way to the Wendy's at 2801 Boyer Street instead. They have much better service. 0
+"Having grown up in North Carolina, I've had lots of Barbecue (and I also smoke my own). I feel I can adequately judge the quality of BBQ. This particular establishment was unique in that it's right off the side of a highway and has drive-in microphones and ordering stations straight out of the 50's. I did feel a little uneasy in the parking lot as it was in a shady part of town, but not a big deal. I ordered the 1/4 Barbecue chicken meal and substituted potato salad for the slaw and onion rings for the fries. In addition I ordered a \""""Minced\"""" barbecue sandwich, which is the classic barbecue that people would think of when talking about North Carolina style BBQ. \n\nFirst let me say that FoodNetwork came to this establishment for the unique nature of the 50's style drive-in and for the unique way that the pieces of barbecue chicken are prepared. They are deep fried and then dunked in barbecue sauce. I will say that it is unique; however as the above would suggest, it is quite greasy. It was \""""okay\"""" but I wouldn't say it is anything to specifically come here for. \n\nAs for the barbecue, it is also \""""okay;\"""" I can safely say that the meat is not smoked (there is no smoke rising from the kitchen, so I don't see how that could happen). In addition, the meat itself lacked the distinctive smoky flavor characteristic of good, slow cooked North Carolina barbecue. The sandwich overall was ever so slightly more typical of NC BBQ than what I received from Mac's (which was very overcooked and completely lacked flavor), but unfortunately I would never recommend the restaurant for NC barbecue or otherwise." 0
+"Ditto the other ratings for UVerse customer service, at least once you get past the fabulous sales people. My install was scheduled for between 9-11 am on a Saturday, dude called at 2:30 to say he was the \""""outside guy\"""" and was on his way. Was indignant when I asked about the earlier time frame (actually I laughed when I answered the phone and found out who he was....3.5 hrs late!), but I let him come and do at least the outside work. Called the number on my scheduled appt email at 3:30, got a woman who knew nothing about my issues, tried to transfer me to dispatch, transfer failed. She called me back, I asked for a supervisor and was on hold for 15 minutes. She called back again, tried to transfer me to somebody else, said there was a \""""problem\"""" with my order, but she couldn't tell me what it was. After another 20 minutes on hold, I hung up. She called back once more, told me she would call me as soon as the department was available - never heard back. Unbelievable! Not thrilled with Time Warner or most of their contracted install/repair folks, but at least when they are going to be late or have to reschedule, they call! DON'T DO IT!" 0
+I made an appointment because I had an terrible, stabbing ear ache. After waiting nearly an hour after my appointment time, I was quickly ushered into a tiny room and without being asked anything, I was given a hearing test. I never asked for it and don't know why it was done. Then after another long waiting period, the doctor finally saw me and he tells me I have hearing loss. He looks into my aching ear and bluntly tells me I have no infection but rather TMJ which really, really scared me. I think he was wrong because two days later I had infected bumps on the side of my face and after it cleared, no more pain. The entire visit was a horrible waste of time which didn't help me at all and took nearly three hours! 0
+Be prepared to wait. We were told to be here at 11:15 for an 11:40 appointment. Coming up on an hour wait, ugh!\nAfter waiting over an hour to see the doctor, and to only talk to him for 5 minutes, was very disappointing. The appointment was for my Mother who was previously told she could undergo a specific eye surgery and then upon arriving and pre-op review, she was not qualified. Not only was the experience in this office disappointing, it was a disappointing day for my Mother after expectations were expected. 0
+Decent McDonalds. Definitely better than the one in Houston that I used to go to and wrote a complaint on them for being consistently negligent. I like this one and its a keeper! \n\nPlace - two stories and for the most part, clean.\n\nPrice - it's Mickey D's. \n\nService - somewhat quick in the drive-thru, friendly people. They only forgot once, but it's forgivable. 1
+RUDE RUDE RUDE. I normally NEVER leave a review of a fast food chain, but this is an exception. The workers are just plain rude. The fries were nasty and the bun on my burger was stale. Avoid this place unless you just don't give a crap about how your treated and want a sub par Big Mac. 0
+I have visited Harper's a few times in the past two years. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The atmosphere is warm and personable, which is nice for couples and families.\n\nBut with each experience, I am less impressed. The food is good. However, there are better places to dine within the Southpark area. The food is moderately priced, but is too much for what you get. My last gripe with the restaurant is the limited menu. The offerings are scarce for a restaurant with a nonspecific specialty. I'm not big on chain restaurants, but I would have been happier visiting The Cheesecake Factory located across the street from Harper's which has many more menu options.\n\nI am sad to say that I will not visit again unless an executive group decision is made to dine here. : / 0
+Went to Harper's this past Tuesday, it had been at least 6 months or more since I had had the Betty's Pimento cheeseburger. Sat in the bar area with one of the new interactive tables, that was so cool! Seems like the menu is much smaller than is used to be but I did finally find my beloved burger and ordered it with fries. I told the waitress to please make sure the fries were hot because the last time I was there they had been cold and I really wanted to enjoy this visit. When I received the burger it looked different, smaller and somehow sadder. I could actually fit this burger into my mouth! That used to be impossible because it was huge and I would have to eat it with a knife and fork. The flavor was bland and instead of the cheese running down my fingers I could barely taste it and the meat was just bland. I was so sad.\n\nSo in short the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down. I guess I will have to find a new fav burger joint.Booooooo! 0
+Harpers is good, when you just want to have a prime rib steak kind of night, with baked potato or sweet potato fries. \n\nI came by here on a Thursday night, and they hosted a trivia night! It was fun!! Sadly, with my new work schedule, I have not had an opportunity to come back on any Thursdays. 1
+"Red alert. Red Alert. \n\nIf you are looking for good mobile phone customer service, this is not the store. I'm changing my provider to Verizon or AT&T after the experience I had last night. Here's how it went down....\n\nI headed in around 6:30pm as my contract expired so I needed to upgrade my phone and sign on for two more years. When I entered, I noticed around eight employees out front and three in the back...so I thought to myself, this won't take long, there are a ton of people working. I signed in with the \""""receptionist\"""" who told me the wait to buy a new phone would be 10 minutes. No biggie, I told her, I'll just go check out all the gadgets. \n\nForty minutes later I was still waiting - and showing as third on the list for service. Now this wouldn't be a big deal if I wasn't watching the employees talk to each other and head into the back for long periods of time while customers were waiting out front. I literally timed two people between customers - one waited over 15 minutes before helping someone else and the second employee wasn't helping anyone when I left and it had been 20 minutes since his last customer. \n\nNeedless to say, I left the store...but not before telling them to take me off the list so the poor people in line after me didn't have to wait even longer. I will not be back and have been researching other providers today." 0
+Great little hole-in-the-wall type place. Sandwiches are wonderful, especially the Carolina Turkey Club. 1
+What a fun place to get ideas for your house! They have over 100 booths from different vendors selling everything from jewelry to furniture. We spent a few hours here and bought a few unique treats! 1
+Yeah this place is horrible. I've been here for just under 2 years and I wish I was able to have moved out before I renewed my lease. The previous staff was alright. At least they were decent to talk to and understanding about day to day happenings. the new management team in the office now are cunts and have no sense of urgency or how to run a business. Because the rent payment process is for the most part automated, there is no need for them to be there other than to give tours and sign people up. With that being said, the model and the common area are FAR more upgraded and modern than the apartments them selves. The apts have 30+ year old appliances and we were told, well if they work then they are working by design and we can't replace them. But did I mention that they raised the rent after the 1st year? for what.. no property improvements have been made. The same low quality of people live in the place making what the previous person said to be entirely true. Waste and pet waste all over. Stupid parents let their small children play in the street so driving through the blind curves can almost be an accident waiting to happen. \n\nThe pool is never clean. the hot tub doesn't work. You can see the grossness in the water floating on top. There are constant issues with the apartment and complex as far as maintenance issues go. The resolutions are half assed and often repeated because a more solid solution is not sought out. The place is crawling with bugs, my payments to have that maintained is probably spent else where. The walls and ceilings are crap and look crap with the layers of paint over the problem areas. Band-aid approach to fixing things. Every month it is a new issue. They do not send out notices when complex wide issues/fixes will be happening. It really just is a crap place to live. Better options for 900+ a month and crappy service. 0
+"After reading such rave reviews about this place I figured I had to check it out! The service here is fantastic! I was quickly greeted and seated. My server was also very knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the vegetarian tostada and the spinach and cheese quesadilla both were delicious! The prices are very reasonable! I recommend this place if your looking for good inexpensive \""""comfort food\""""." 1
+I've heard this restaurant from listening to NPR in Charlotte, so I went and invited some of my friends and decided to come here to check it out. Here are my reviews.\n\nVenue - the ambiance inside the restaurant is like being in Japan. If you have a large group of people, your group will be sitting as if you're sitting on a floor, but your not. The sits are elevated and the center piece is wide open. It's a comfortable sitting arrangement.\n\nSushi - the Unagi (Eel) was cooked perfectly. The softcrab shells are not bad, but I had better ones before. The rice was cooked very well not to sticky or clumpy. They need better selections in sushi.\n\nPresentation - the restaurant lacks in presentation. It was a very simple dish put together. \n\nSake - they are pricey. $15.00 minimum. \n\nRamen - the soup was very tasty. \n\nOverall, if you are craving for ramen, this is the best place so far I've tasted. As for sushi, I would only come here once. I've had much better sushi with awesome presentation and much better selections in California before. I still have yet to find a sushi that will replace my experienced in California. Also, if you don't tip enough. You will be called back in by the waitress asking you to add more on the tip. Its a MANDATORY!!! It feels like a teacher is about to scold you. 0
+Husband was craving Chicken Teriyaki & gyoza, so we found Musashi. I was very unimpressed. We started with gyoza and edamame. Neither were anything special. We then ordered a chicken teriyaki plate and a few sushi rolls. The chicken teriyaki was nothing more than some boiled chicken smothered in teriyaki sauce. Was not good at all. The sushi was mediocre at best. While they were friendly and the service was pretty good - I will not be back. 0
+Don't move here this place is horrible! The only thing it has going for it is that it looks pretty... There is something always wrong with the apartment. I would not ever recommend this place to anyone! 0
+The worst apartment I've ever lived in! I've only been here 2 months and I'm miserable. If you are thinking of renting here DON'T! The apartment staff has been rude and have harasses us 5 times in 2 months! They have also entered out apartment on two separate occasions without our consent. If you are considering living here I highly encourage you to look elsewhere. 0
+"While there were no insect carcasses in my food, I was still not very impressed with my meal at PF Chang's. I went for a \""""business lunch\"""" with my boss. Who thought I would ever enjoy working more than eating??--I think this meal was a first!\n\nI got steamed veggies and brown rice. Now I expected it to be pretty bland, since it mentioned no sauces added at all. But the vegetables were rubbery, not crisp like they should be after a good steaming. The rice was pretty underdone as well, so all-in-all, they got nothing right. I tried adding some sauces to liven it up a bit, but it was too little, too late.\n\nPerhaps the biggest disappointment was the egg drop soup. I usually add pepper to mine because I like the extra kick, but this needed much more help than a little pepper. It was very bland, and didn't taste like anything. Tasteless egg in water is definitely NOT something you want to keep eating. And, of course, there was no salt and pepper on the table, so I couldn't even enjoy it the way I like. \n\nBecause I didn't pay, I didn't complain to the waiter, but normally this would not have passed by me. Though the lunch prices are pretty reasonable, I still would not return here if given the choice." 0
+Gross, what happened?! It has been a while since I have been to PF Chang's. It used to be one of my favorites...I remember going to a conference and I ate at the PF Chang's across the street from my hotel every day. \n\nThis last time there was pure disappointment. From the quality of the food, to the service, to the taste it was as if I was at some cheap fast food joint. Each dish tasted like it had the same sauce as a base. It was way too salty! Since when did they start rationing out their rice? We got a very tiny portion of rice and we had to keep asking for more to soak up the salty sauce on the dish. Blah. The service was super slow to greet us at the table and to bring us what we needed. Made for a very unenjoyable experience. \n\nBlah...and I'm sad that it wasn't better. 0
+An associate of mine brought me lunch. TOGO and it was delicious. We tried the Spicy Chicken that was very flavorful and not burning your lips off. I tried their lo mein, which was delicious with varitey of meats. Finally I had the beef and broccoli with had a ginger/ orange sauce. Very tasty the beef was well cooked and medium, not tough. JUST ALL AROUND DELICIOUS. 1
+This is my new favorite HT. It's almost always crowded, but it's worth it!\n\nThe selection is better than most HTs, and the prices are even better. How the price can be different one HT 3 miles away from another HT is beyond me, but I've definitely noticed. \n\nOther differences are that this location seems to be better lit than some of the others, and everything looks bright and clean. Who doesn't love shiny??\n\nThe HT in Matthews has a better local produce selection, but higher prices on everything else. You can't win them all, I suppose. 1
+Eh, went here on Christmas for dinner. Had to first seating at 5. Order the special the prime rib, 5 minutes later oh we just sold out of that! great ordered the filet and it was just ok. Wine was outrageously overpriced. Amazing this place gets such great reviews. Oh and im OG palm one goer. The lobbies would have been a better call. 0
+Yes it is a chain but some chains are good! The only reason I didn't give the Palm five stars is because YOU NEED A 6 OZ STEAK. Us chicks can't handle 9 ounces!!! \n\nI love the fillet - I get it with the Oscar option and I can't talk or think about anything else while I am eating it. Perfectly cooked (I like medium-rare), perfectly seasoned (slightly salty!!), perfectly served in a little bit of au jus. I had happy dreams for days....sigh.... \n\nThe app we got was the bacon-wrapped scallops - perfectly cooked and served on a bed of spinach. Just fantastic. I love the old school bread sticks in the wrapper. Such a perfect way to shovel the Palm butter into my pie-hole. \n\nService is excellent - fast and knowledgeable about every dish and historic artifact about the Palm. Love it!\n\nThis location valet's which I recommend because you will need someone to roll you out after you have eaten every last drop! Can't wait for the next special occasion!!!!\n :-D 1
+"I've only been here 2x and both times had a pedicure and gel manicure. The first time was okay, but the nail tech was rather snotty and had attitude the entire time. PLEASE, if you are offering \""""discount\"""" for customers paying in cash you have no reason to be a snot! Give me a break! The 2nd time I had the same snotty tech and she was just as expected-snotty! The pedicure was a joke and they basically do a quick rub and no true callus removal at all. The dryers they use for the gel manicure are old and trashy and have a handmade taped cardboard piece in the middle of it to help you place your hands correctly so that the gel actually adheres. Well guess what, it didn't work and my thumbs were actually chipping the next day when a gel manicure should last 1.5-2 weeks. It wasn't worth dealing with them to go back and have it fixed so instead I'll just let everyone know not to go there and instead go elsewhere." 0
+I went to OPH for dinner and decided on the eggs, bacon and pancakes. The pancakes and bacon were pretty good. The eggs I ordered scrambled and they were too dry for me. Two things stood out to me about the service. I was drinking coffee and the waitress asked if I wanted my coffee topped off with 'decaf' - I wasn't drinking decaf. Also, when I asked for more pancake syrup she brought me the almost empty (used) syrup from the neighboring table.... yuck! 0
+We went on a Saturday morning and had to wait almost an hour to be seated. My egg white omelette was runny, so I sent it back. We are now an hour and twenty minutes into our dining experience and I still have no food that is edible. When the omelette returned, they had done something to the eggs to make them ultra-fluffy, which sounds like it would be good, but it wasn't. It was literally like eating a kitchen sponge. My son and husband got pancakes and said that the ones we make at home are better.\n\nOh, I should add that we went to the one by the Target near uptown. 0
+"I do not get it. Why does this place get voted Best Breakfast?! We had been once before and the pancakes tasted funky and the eggs tasted fishy. Tried again today and were again sorely disappointed. After struggling to piece together a breakfast and being told we couldn't do certain things because \""""the computer won't let us,\"""" we again got a sub-par breakfast. So if you want to wakey, wakey, eggs & bac-y, avoid this place. You will only get eggo waffles and funky tasting food." 0
+The portions are huge and the wait time is rather long. It's always an annoying comfort when you have to wait a hour to get seated. It means you've chosen the right place to eat and that seemingly everyone else in the city has chosen the same place.\n\nThe food isn't exactly unique, but the price is definitely a steal. My Western omelette lasted me 3 consecutive meals. Their hash brown mash must have an addictive additive mixed in with it's goodness because I can't seem to stop scooping those potatoes into my mouth.\n\nGo, my fellow Charlotteans! It'll be worth the wait and kind to your wallets. 1
+My family and I have gone to this location several times and the wait has never been too long and the food has always been doggy bag worthy... 1
+"everything was sold out when i needed to be in Charlotte and so I tried this location mainly because it was available for my dates. I was worried that it wouldn't be nice, but i was pleasantly surprised! \n\nThe room was clean, well decorated and had a bedroom and separate living room with its own tv, it also had a small well equipped kitchen (I didnt use it) but it had pots, pans, 2 burners, a full size refrigerator and sinks etc. \n\nThey didn't have a yucky comforter, but a nice duvet too and plenty of pillows, which I insist on! :)\n\nThey had a good desk with free internet and the comminity areas were nice, inside they had breakfast (which i was always too late for - ends at 9am) but looked nice and they also have a bar that stays open late in that same spot - outside is a common area with a fire pit and lots of seating.\n\nThey have a little store with most essentials in the lobby 24 hours too. I had a terrible Dr. Pepper craving at like midnight and was able to get one downstairs.. thank goodness! I also grabbed coffee in the morning only to have my boss tell me we were going to Starbucks and I accidentally said RIGHT in front of the desk clerk - \n\n\""""Oh! then i won't drink this crappy coffee... \"""" \n\nI felt so bad as soon as I said it.. i am sure it is not crappy! \n\nI would stay here again, it was comfortable and affordable. The parking is kinda weird, but over all I was very impressed." 1
+Awesome church full of the spirit of God! 1
+Upstream is tres chic! I've been there multiple times and service has always been impeccable. What else would you expect from an establishment that has linen tablecloths? \n\nMy favorite times to go to Upstream has been for brunch and Thanksgiving . Their brunch is a tad on the high side ($25 I believe) but completely worth it just for a bite of the Brioche French Toast alone. Along with that I've gone there for Thanksgiving dinner twice and was nothing but pleased with it. They have a complete traditional Thanksgiving spread set up in their bar along with sushi, cooked seafood and other goodies. \n\n\nAt the risk of sounding like George Costanza, they have one of the nicest restrooms I've seen in Charlotte. They also have a cute patio area with cushioned seats that's perfect to enjoy an after work cocktail on and watch the people of Phillips Place. And dare I say, even though it's in the heart of South Park-not an obnoxious number of misbehaved children . To top it all off, they are a part of Harpers restaurant group and offer cooking classes on Saturdays for $35/class (a few of the classes go for $55 or $60) 1
+"Glad we tried this at restaurant week prices. Didn't realize it was a \""""corporate\"""" place until we got our leftovers in a bag advertising the network of places it was part of. We had just said the food was decent but soulless, like you'd expect of a corporate restaurant when that bag arrived to our \""""oh, that explains it.\""""\nTypical South side snob crap. High prices and low quality and originality for people who want to be seen and spend alot and have the palettes of a 6 year old. For more of the same you can buy $25 olive oil that's really canola at Dean and Deluca next door. \nLike the reviewer here with one unsalted and one over salted selection, I will add that the duck was under cooked and the salmon over cooked.\nDISAPPOINTING" 0
+Phew, where to start with this place!!!!!!???? \nThis review is from a 1 time dinner experience on a Saturday. \n\nThe ambience is excellent. Comfortable seating, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Fun crowd that is business casual. \n\nOur service was excellent. Really personable, made some solid recommendations and just really pleasant. \n\nThe food was INCREDIBLE. Let me spare your time and tell you that if you a very fresh tasting seafood dish whether it be sushi or oysters...go here. Presentation is great, portion size is nice, flavors outstanding. \n\nOverall, one of my best meals ever. 1
+More like Downstream. In town from CA and wanted to try something new. Bad decision. Bad service. Food was bland & ill prepared. What a disappointment. 0
+"I really wanted to love Upstream, but it totally fell flat. We sat in the bar for some apps and drinks after a movie, and it was one disappointment after the next. The biggest disappointment of all was the management (and this is speaking from two people who worked and lived off of tips in the service industry for years). We weren't looking for anything but an acknowledgment and somehow felt like we were the ones causing problems.....so what happened...\n\nWe ordered shrimp dumplings and they came out raw. We sent them back and somehow were left to feel like we were being unreasonable. Call me crazy, but expect food to be cooked and want to make sure there are no risks to eating said food. New ones came out (they were great) but TOTALLY different than first ones of which the management said were \""""slightly undercooked\"""" and he was \""""trained that most food was sushi grade.\"""" Call me crazy again, but just admit the mistake and we all feel good. \n\nLastly the bill came and Upstream has the audacity to charge $3.50 an oyster for Wellfleets ($42/dozen). Whaaaat!! I'm a Boston gal who knows her seafood. Never in my life have I seen someone charge that amount. Nevermind that the menu says they are $2.50 but they all of a sudden claimed it was a premium oyster at a different price.\n\nI can forgive mishaps and mistakes - it happens to the best of us. I cannot accept management who is so cavalier and dismissing to their guests.\n\nPrices are high here and that is no issue for me for great food and service, however not acceptable if you can't deliver on those fronts." 0
+"Recently joined the YMCA and this is my \""""home\"""" ymca. I LOVE the equipment and 'most' of the staff. I have hit the gym (been a member about 30 days) at very varied times but have settled on 5 am for strength training (mon/wed/fri) and 3pm (ish) for cardio (Tues/Thurs/Sat). At either time it isn't overwhelmingly crowded.\n\nI will say at 5 am (and I assume other times) there are plenty of meat heads in the weight room - grunting, slamming weights, flexing in the mirror. I also find it entertaining to see the fashion show that occurs in the weight room (I like to ppl watch between sets). I have NEVER seen so many coordinated work clothes in my entire life. Matching shows, pants/shorts/shirts and often times hats. None of this bothers me, it is just entertaining.\n\nI have not met anyone very friendly there and I assume that is because it is the \""""SoPark\"""" area - but since I don't go to the gym to socialize I guess it doesn't matter." 1
+Beef Kabob gets an easy FIVE Stars!!! Persian Hot Tea, five stars!!! The Eggplant Dish was very good! The Belly Dancing gets Five stars!!! Service also gets five stars!\n\nFrom there everything else was Good though none of it was better than three stars and not as flavorful as I hoped, still good!\n\nI'm the Only Dude here! Eleven Female patrons including my Bride... add two Belly Dancers and our Waitress, I'm out numbered 14 to 1 !!!!!! Great show! If you have never seen live Belly Dancing it is Usually Entertaining and though maybe initially awkward it is fun!\n\nPersian Ice Cream nice flavor combination of Pistachio, Rose Water and Saffron less dense than Kulfi - If I had never eaten (Indian Kulfi) I would have probably rated this Ice Cream Higher!\n\nBaklava a bit disappointing, papery filo, though drier than the overly syrupy version 1
+A very ratchet place with a very ratchet staff. 0
+"\""""The little hippie food market that could\"""" seems so out of place in the \""""corridor of crap\"""" that is Independence Boulevard, but I gotta tell 'ya this store is amazing for just about any special dietary need.\n\nThe star of this market is the aisle-long bulk foods section that puts anything at our other local grocery stores to shame. Whether you need dried fruits, spices, or nuts or grains (even candies), I'm pretty sure they have it here, and also have it as an organic option. You get as much as you need and then write the code on the side of the bag to be weighed at the checkout.\n\nThey also have just about every homeopathic remedy you could need too. Again, you can get herbs by bulk or just about any nutrient/supplement your heart desires. Big selection of incense and candles too.\n\nIf you have gluten allergies, this ought to be your go-to, they have a bigger selection than I have seen just about anywhere else. Also, vegetarian/vegan friends will find a healthy supply and selection of different options here too. They have a fresh produce section that is small, but can do in a pinch- same goes for fresh meats and frozen foods. I'd still look elsewhere for regular shopping for these items, however.\n\nI have to deduct a start here because the store does get a little crowded-feeling and just has the appearance of being somewhat rundown (like most of its neighboring businesses) which is far below the standard at any of the other speciality grocers in town. Still, the store is never loaded with people and the staff is most helpful if approached. I still don't know why they put this store where it is, but I'm not going to complain because I'm glad it's there." 1
+We took my wife's Sorento into for service on her A/C for the first time in March. They told us it was her compressor and they replaced it. Luckily we had a extended warranty and they covered most of it. That didn't work so we took it back. They said it was a bad control unit and wanted $600+ to replace it. I found it online for just over $400 and I replaced it myself. That didn't fix it so we took it back again. They said it was a bad control module and that they were going to replace it. They charged us for the replacement but didn't replace it and then determined it was a bad replacement control unit. They ordered a warranty replacement and I picked it up (much to their disappointment) and put it in myself. That didn't work either and after spending over $1000 and wasting two plus months with them we took it to Dale Jarrett Kia in Monroe. They determined it was a different module that determines the temperature was bad from the beginning and had most likely been the culprit the whole time. They were able to get Kia to warranty TWO new control units that were damaged because the module had burned the other two out. They had it two weeks straight but were able to finally diagnose the cause and origin of the problem. Folger Kia has got to be the worse dealership in the Charlotte area. We spoke directly with Kia corporate and they apologized for how horrible Folger Kia was and how badly they treated us. My wife went in when we were finished dealing with Folger to get a receipt to give to Dale Jarrett and Mike Melton treated her horribly. I will NEVER use or recommend Folger Kia to anyone. They are dishonest and their customer service is terrible. If you have to use a Kia dealer go to Dale Jarrett. It isn't that far but your experience will be so much better. 0
+...and this chit-hole is still open?? WHY??? Must be so the gang-bangers have a place to conduct target practice. 0
+MALL CLOSED\n\nJune 30, 2010\n\nRIP 0
+Laser quest is a fun experience for kids of all ages, but the adults that play at this establishment, honestly kind of creep me out. The best time to bring your children here is during the middle of the week, because there is always an abundance of birthday parties on the weekend, and it can take hours before you are able to participate. Each game is about fifteen minutes long and the setup is fairly large, with many areas to run around and attack friends. Bring your childhood self here for a good clean time! 0
+Leased a car for the first time and could not have picked a better business to work with. Josh Plummer, Meredith Cameron, Andrew Treanor and the rest of the staff made this an incredibly easy experience and my wife and I are driving a brand new CT. Life is good! 1
+I'm a fan of Ted's! One of my fiance's old co workers told us to check out this restaurant. We really liked it!\n\nThe people have always been friendly, and the price is unbeatable. We actually haven't been in awhile, and funny how I brought up this place again today. I'm sure we'll be going back real soon! 1
+Had my first visit to the Saucer a few weeks ago for a Trivia night. Beer selection is awesome and you'll find the prices reasonable too! Menu is great and this Cheesehead was very happy to see all the Brat menu items, including the Brat Nachos I started with! Had the chicken cheesesteak for me meal and it was pretty good, though the meat to bread ratio favored the bread.\n\nAs for Trivia - they run a tight ship and it's a blast! The MC is really good and calls out all potential cheaters. Love it! I'll be back again soon when I'm in the University Area. 1
+What a lousy experience. Perhaps there was a reason they were so unprepared but as a regular Hertz Gold customer I was astonished at the disorganization of this facility. Last Thursday afternoon a bus full of travelers, many Gold got off the bus to find their name not on the Gold sign, so more than half a dozen of us lined up outside (gold office too small for more than 3-4 people) to wait for ONE person to find us cars. Finally after 20 mins a second person came to help After a significant wait I was asked if I really needed a full-sized car as requested. Since it was apparent something else would be quicker I took what they offered (of course smaller not more luxurious). The car was fine - however, the return experience on Friday afternoon was just as miserable - perhaps more so since I was now running late for my flight. \n\nFirst of all, CLT airport you need a traffic light at the intersection Near the Hertz return entrance - it took about 15 mins to get across the street -thankfully and airport official car coincidentally came by and let cars that needed to go straight into the lot cross. \n\nAnd then, we waited another 15 mins for a bus to take us to the terminal - bad planning Hertz. If I didn't have TSA per-check Or had to check a bag, I'm not sure I would have made my flight. \n\nTotally unacceptable service - that's an oxymoron with Hertz Charlotte. 0
+Yet another Hertz location that doesn't have cars for reservations. Ridiculous wait as they make us sit here waiting for returns to come in. Seriously, take a taxi. #hertz 0
+My wife and I didn't have the best of Labor Day week ends. First her car over heats Saturday night and we have drop it off at a garage for repair. She borrows my car which decides to shred its back tire Sunday night during a raging thunderstorm and no one open to fix it because its a holiday week end,so we are now without a vehicle.\nMy wife reserves a car on line and no where on the website does it say you have to have a major credit card to rent car. Our daughter picks us up and we drive 45 minutes to the airport and wait in line only to be told when we present our debit card that we need a major credit card to rent a car. WTF!! A debit card is the same as cash and we are being turned down for a car rental???\nMy wife informed the clerk that she had used this same debit card in other cities to rent car while she was on business trips and at this point he takes a condescending attitude and told us we were not renting a car with a debit card.\nI kept my cool until the clerk starting waving my wife's debit card in our face and treating us like we were white trash because we did not have a credit card.\nAt this point both my wife and I lost it and I profanely told him what I thought of him and Enterprise care rental. My wife snatched her debit card out of his hand and we stormed out mad as hell.\nMy wife and I do not have nor care to have a major credit card. If we can not pay cash for something, we do not buy it.\nI cannot believe in todays world a company will not take a debit card for a purchase.\nIf Enterprise was the last car rental place on the face of the earth and we don't have a car, we will walk rather than rent from them! 0
+The chicken wings are great. Everything else was ugh. I had the shrimp with broccoli which by the way was mostly broccoli and the rice tasted like pool water. Never again!! 0
+I ordered General Tso's chicken and beef fried rice and both were vastly sub-par. The chicken was tangy and had an off taste. The rice was soggy and the beef was over cooked. Also it took a hour and a half for the food to show up and even the egg roll was only average. I will not be ordering from this place ever again and I would strongly tell anyone I know not to order from there either. 0
+The first time my husband brought me here for dinner I thought he was out of his mind. I'm so glad i kept an open mind. It took me a few visits to find my favorite entree and now that I have I'm addicted. My new favorite meal is the arroz con camarones (Shrimp w/ rice). The onions are sweet and the shrimps are flavorful. Yum. Of all the times I have visited Miguel's I have never had a bad experience. The servers are always attentive and nice. Definately give it a try!! 1
+Wow... The best Mexican restaurant in the country. My advise to you making a connection in Charlotte airport. Take the lastest contraction, take a cab here for lunch or dinner than go back to the airport. It's worth the layover. It's 5 minutes from the airport. 1
+Mixed review: chips and salsa were good, atmosphere good. I was told by my party that the chicken was good in the enchilada. My food, vegetarian burrito/cheese enchilada combo, was really basic and had no imagination in flavor. I was hoping to get a taqueria style burrito but what I got was small and boring flavor. The guacamole was tasteless and frozen, previously made. It was shameful that they serve that. Outdoor seating option was cool and it was very popular. 0
+Good bread, but steakums do not a cheesesteak make. Stick with cold subs. 0
+I enjoyed every dish I have had there. I'm a huge fan of their General Tso's chicken and egg drop soup. They have some amazing dishes, and they pile your plates with food. 1
+I have lived near here for two years and always wanted to stop in for breakfast or lunch (they don't do dinner). The waitresses were very friendly and you could tell that most of the people in here were regulars b/c they were all being called by name - nice touch. \n\nI ordered coffee (black), two eggs, country ham with biscuit and grits. The food came out in about 5 minutes and it was freshly cooked and hot. The menu said their eggs are farm raised but did not ask if they were local. The coffee was refilled often and they also brought out a huge glass of ice water. \n\nI love places like this, look bad from the outside, inside it has white and black checkered floors with red vinyl seats, no frills, but the food was very good. \n\nPrice was right too. I will go back :-) 1
+If your're looking for a country breakfast, this is the place!\n\nEggs the way you like them.\nThey serve up a great cup of coffee and an excellent country breakfast.\nThey serve breakfast till 11am.\n\nThey have a good lunch menu too.\nThe Greek salad is one of the best I've ever had.\nBurgers, Cheese Steaks and sandwiches.\n\nThey also have real good sweet tea!\nServing since 1957. 1
+great local business, servers are very attentive and run around like chickens with their heads cut off they are so busy usually. this is a strange little spot but so good. everything i have had from burgers to seafood was a yummy delight. one of these mornings when im not working im going to go over there and have some breakfast!! :) ive heard great things! my only peeve about the restaurant is that they dont have a to go menu... 1
+Shits poppin. Would give five stars but lids on to-go cups are a little iffy. Also damn how many characters do I need to type for this to be a review, the world needs to hear my voice fam 1
+I have to say this eastern Carolina BBQ is some of the best I have had since when I was a child living in Greenville NC. My granddaddy use to take us to his favorite BBQ place just across the Tar River near the airport almost every Sunday for dinner. Living in Florida I don't get this type of 'Q down there. So when I am in Charlotte I make it a point to eat here. Twice now and counting. 1
+"So, I had to play hotel switcheroo because Hyatt's rate seemingly tripled for one night in the middle of my stay. I wound up here and I think I'm officially done with Choice Hotels forever. I've never had a positive experience aside from this one Econo Lodge in Walterboro, SC.\n\nThis hotel is located in the middle of a vast array of garbage food restaurants. If you want to go to a grocery store, they're all 15 minutes away. While the hotel might be convenient to some attractions, it isn't convenient to things an everyday hotel guest would need or want unless you like McDonald's and Waffle House. Gross.\n\nThe beds are not comfortable at all and this hotel has resorted to using these god awful square 15\"""" pillows. Who the hell can sleep on a square like that besides a child!? It's beyond ridiculous and not to mention annoying to try and sleep on. Pair the lack of comfort with the 11:00 check out and you have one unhappy guest! I requested a late check-out time upon check-in as I advised I'd be working overnight. 12:30 was the best she could do as she made some kind of, apparently phantom note. The next morning at exactly 10:58, the phone rang and reminded me that I was scheduled to check out that day and that check out was 11:00. Blah, so much for sleeping inn at Sleep Inn.\n\nThe hotel is quite noisy as it borders I-77 and the immediate area isn't all that great. Noise from other guests was relatively nil though.\n\nThe mini freezer and mini fridge were nice, but it didn't make up for the overall room quality. The hotel WiFi averages 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up and is complimentary.\n\nNot recommended and officially denied going forward." 0
+Don't waste your time. Overpriced low quality hibachi. You can tell from the moment you walk in (cardboard handwritten signs screaming no return/ not responsible for food issues) that maybe you should turn around and leave. I however made the mistake of staying. I purchased the beef teriyaki combo (which was rung up wrong and had to be fixed after I waited for my food for 20 mins). The beef was over cooked and too lightly sauced, the rice was bland and carrots overcooked into mush. Not worth the stomach ache I had the rest of the day. 0
+Horrible service. Terrible showroom from 1980. Poor attitude by employee. $17 bucks for two balloons, which the employee self proclaimed he didn't know how to inflate with the helium tank. \n\nLet it fold so another small business can have the spot and contribute to the community. 0
+"Stopped by tonight with a friend. We both ordered bottled beers. My bottle came with a \""""Best consumed before May 11, 2011\"""". My friend's beer had a due date of November 8. I returned my beer and ordered a draft. The waiter did discount my order, but I was really disappointed in their quality control. Not sure if this was an isolated incident, but the whole experience left a bad taste." 0
+"So bad compelled me to download yelp app and write review. Went for lunch with family (wife and 3 young boys). We've learned to not be picky as our crew can be a little rambunctious. First off in an empty restaurant we were seated directly next to the kitchen in/out door. Next the waitress spilled water on my wife and table. Then when asked what the specials were I was told \""""um, not sure let me check\"""". My food (turkey club) was eatable but my wife \""""salad\"""" consisted of brown lettuce. The kicker is that my boys (2 and 4) didn't eat their hotdogs because they tasty \""""yucky\"""". How can you mess up a hot dog???? Seems to be a good place to grab a beer and watch a game, just don't eat." 0
+I wish I had read the previous review first. My boyfriend and I were craving a Cajun Chicken biscuit for breakfast so he picked it up and brought it home. The chicken was so dry, hard and overcooked it was like chicken jerky & didn't even taste anything like it should. We were so disappointed so he called to tell the manager and she didn't offer us a better one or anything free next time. It was just a waste of $10 because we couldn't eat it. They probably won't get my business again! 0
+No matter how often I'm there, the staff is horribly rude - not just to me but to every customer. If I ever find another place to take children's items, I will not return. There is no excuse for the ugly attitude and behavior to everyone. 0
+this place is solid, you will never feel ripped off, ever. 1
+My friend and I went last night to Bombay Grille. We started with samosa (she ordered and oh boy what a good choice). They are very filling and come as two big pieces. I ordered chicken palak. It's quite tasty but a little spicy for my taste. Next time note to self to order only #2. Luckily, the waiter was very prompt in refilling my drink. The garlic naan was sooo yummy! I can eat that for dinner with the sauce of Chicken Palak. I wish this place only 10 minutes away from my home... 1
+I can only comment on carry out. \n\nI have ordered carry out food from here a number of times and am always impressed. I typically get a shrimp or chicken dish, and soup. It is definitely above average Chinese food. I guess that's why its more expensive than most Chinese places. 1
+"Went to Thai House on a Thursday around 8PM. A few others were in the restaurant but not crowded at all. Like other reviewers, I liked the dress of the servers and the decor of the place was pretty cool. I sat in a booth by myself and was immediately greeted by the server with a menu.\n\nI ordered a Green Tea Sake...SOOO GOOD! It came in a little glass bottle and it called Sake2Me. I plan to buy it!\n\nAs I enjoyed my sake, I ordered the steamed shrimp dumplings. Totally not what I expected...two roll-like, dough things came out and it tasted like it looked...just like raw dough stuffed with lots of crunchy lettuce-like pieces and tiny chopped meat. I didn't see any shrimp, not even mini shrimp. I was thinking they brought me the wrong item but when I didn't eat my dough, the waiter said \""""You don't like your shrimp dumpling?\"""" I didn't have the heart (or the energy after a long day of travel) to say anything except \""""I want to have room for my Pad Thai\"""". So, I awaited my Chicken Pad Thai hoping it was what I am used to.\n\nThe Pad Thai wasn't bad...not great, but not bad. Once in a while, I got the taste of mayonaisse but I was starving at this point and it did the trick. i actually took it back to my hotel for lunch the next day but decided in the morning that the taste wasn't worth the risk of Pad Thai all over my rental car.\n\nI'm not sure if I'll go back to Thai House. i will certainly look for an alternative next time I'm in town. If I'm starved and can't find any other place, I'll probably give Thai House another shot...I'll just stay away from anything that says \""""dumpling\""""." 0
+We loved our Thai place in Boston and really missed having someplace to go get Pad Thai. We moved into the area and found this place and fell in love with it.\n\nThe inside of the restaurant is beautiful and really clean. The staff are all really nice and attentive. They have takeout, which works for us since we live a few blocks away.\n\nI thought the food was great. We've tried a few different meals. My wife does not enjoy very spicy food and the mild versions suit her fine. I do like my food spicy and if I had one complaint it's that I wouldn't mind if the spicy dishes were a little hotter than what I've experienced so far. The food has great flavors and think it is spot on. 1
+We went to Nakato last night for dinner. The food was average in taste, much smaller portions and higher prices than before, and the service was not good at all. We waited a long time for our courses and forever for our check. My wife had to remind the waiter that she hadn't gotten her sushi order. We had a coupon and they added 18% for a gratuity, per the coupon, which we didn't see beforehand -- the coupon is a scam so watch out. We wouldn't have tipped that much based on the above comments. Our table mates asked for a birthday greeting which never happened. Yes, we have been eating here for 15 plus years but likely will not return as things have declined so much recently. No one ever came to our table to ask how things were going -- a sign of poor customer relations. 0
+Craving Thai-ish and need a quick lunch? Hit up Bangkok Ocha, son. \n\nI met hubs here for a very speedy lunch where their lunch special includes iced tea, house soup and a noodle dish w/egg roll for $7.95. Oh, and it comes out in about 10 minutes flat. That's fast. \n\nAnd the food? Not too shabby! The house soup is a total bust for me - it's a corn egg drop soup. Yeah. Not sure where that came from, but it tastes like a watered down egg chowder for me. I'll pass on that. But, I ordered the pad see ew (which on their menu reads pud see ew) and it was quite tasty. A generous portion of chopped up flat, rice noodles with a soy sauce base, a bit of broccoli and bits of tender chicken. Considering it was lunch and I still had meetings to get to, I asked for a 3-star spice level (out of 5 stars) and it had quite a bit of heat! \n\nThe service is quick and efficient and they definitely know how to turn those tables around during lunch time! While it's not my favorite Thai food in Charlotte, it's a nice quick and affordable option in South Charlotte. 1
+I feel like discount or bargain stores like Burlington Coat Factory are a hit or miss. Sometimes you luck out with incredible stuff and other times, you miss out. I've never lucked out here.\n\nI give most stores that I see potential the rule of 5's... You miss a truck of new goodies, you're between seasons, etc. BCF, well, let's just say I've walked in 5 times and never bought anything... Not once.\n\nI think the big reason I've come away with nothing is the store set-up. it's so crammed and so messy. Bad store planning for the lay-out and inconsiderate shoppers who make a disgusting mess. I did give an extra star for the staff. They've always been friendly and helpful, which always means a lot to me.\n\nI'd rather go anywhere else but BCF - Check the sale racks at Belk or head to Ross before you consider here. 0
+My wife and I ate here this evening for our 15th anniversary. The interior had changed drastically since our last visit in terms of decorations. The menu had also changed with some items doubling in price. A coworker of my wife had given her a $25 gift card for Christmas.\nWe ordered sweet teas and a Bloomin onion. The onion had a definite spicy taste to the batter that reminded me of old bay seasoning. My wife had the chicken tenders and I had the pork tenderloin. It wa a good but wasn't outstanding. At one point during the meal a skinny white guy knelt next to our table. He didn't introduce himself. He asked about our meal and disappeared. I told the waiter about him. We were both too full to have dessert on this outing but the French toast bread pudding looked delicious. 1
+Great Way to Spend the 4th.\n\nBeen awhile since I've been to Outback and they have revamped the menu a bit. Slightly different focus with all of the favorites still there and a couple of new offerings. Also, at least this one is now open for lunch during the week so there is a new lunch menu as well.\n\nMy wife had here favortie Alice Springs Chicken. Normally I would go with a Beef Entree but opted for a new offering of Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken with a side of mixed vegetable.\n\nOnly negative was the bread they served. It was a very dark bread that looked with an Eastern European bread with none of the texture and none of the flavor. Fortunately that was the only downside.\n\nMy Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken was great. The flavors and textures complimented themselves well. My wife was also happy with her Alice Springs Chicken which again, is her normal order at Outback.\n\nService was excellent and the manager did stop by our table and spoke with us which is always a good sign.\n\nAtmosphere --- What can I say? Typical Outback.\n\nIf you're in the Carolina Place Mall Area, this is a nice spot for Dinner and now Lunch 1
+This is now called Cabo's Mexican Grill. \n\nThis is the 2nd time visiting and 2nd time being disappointed. The first time I went with a group of 3 other friends. The service was less than okay and food was mediocre, nothing really memorable.\n\nThe 2nd time was a couple of weeks ago, name change but the bad service stayed.\n\nWent with a group of about 8 - 10 people on a Thursday night. Right of the top we realized that the waiter was less than eager to serve us. We ordered drinks and our food, food took longer than what we expected even with a big group. The server never filled up our water glasses and kept forgetting things we asked for. To make matters worse, the manager seemed to notice our struggles so he came over and asked what we needed, we told him and to our surprise he never came back with what we asked. Worst part, we were so ready to leave and couldn't, our checks where laying at a table next to us but we must have waited 30 minutes for our waiter to show up and pick them up. \n\nI am rating it 3 stars because the place was clean and the food here might have been okay but the terrible service didn't let us enjoy it. 0
+Totally enjoyed my experience with Craig at Uptown Retreat. All of the staff were very friendly and eager to help. My friend and I were both in from out of town and scheduled two blow outs and one cut. Craig was my stylist and Davis did my friends hair. Both guys did an excellent job! Craig you 'get it'....hair length, face shape, hair cut, and most importantly the blow out and style! Not many stylists can bring it all together like you did! Thank you..now will you please come to my town!?!? Oh...and I loved the corner location of your chair....had an awesome view while getting my hair did! :-) 1
+"This week, I took my son to see the \""""Chipmunks Squeakquel\"""" (or whatever it's called). We've been here several times before, since it is in the University City area near where we live. \n\nThere is plenty of parking. Lines for tickets are usually long, and uncomfortable in the cold, blowing wind of December, or the humid summer heat, for that matter. (Why can't they put the ticket counters on the INSIDES of theaters? This is one tradition that should be broken soon!) Matinee tickets for the two of us were $13.50. \n\nThe theater itself is in good shape. Movies are usually in focus, and the sound is usually okay, with some distortion, but not great. (Frankly, DVDs sound better in my living room.)\n\nBUT: Concessions are a complete rip-off. I usually know this, but Jay talked me into it. We got a medium (huge!) popcorn, two \""""small\"""" bladder-busting drinks, and a box of Twizzlers. Twenty friggin' bucks! I'm sure the DVD wouldn't cost $33.50 to buy, and we could watch it over and over. (I doubt we'll be buying it... the movie is grade B entertainment. Funny once, but pretty stupid to watch as a rerun.)\n\nThe restroom had no paper towels, and the trash cans were overflowing. A smell of stale vomit permeated the area by the sinks. \n\nFor a family, I think money spent on a large LCD TV and a home theater in a box sound system is a wise investment. Rent movies from Red Box or Netflix, or hook up an Apple TV or something similar, and you have a better \""""movie-NOT-going\"""" experience. \n\nI can make much better (and less expensive!) popcorn, and the adults and I can have a beer. AND, I can pause the movie for those all-important, \""""Let's all go to the lobby\"""" breaks.\n\nEvery time I go to the theater to see a flick on the big screen, I'm more and more disappointed by the experience. I guess a lot of others feel the same way, since the theater we were in was nearly empty.\n\nIt's a pity; you would think they would set the prices low enough to ensure all the seats are filled at most screenings. If they used some basic Economics 101 theory in their marketing model, and made a little on each of a lot of people, the total revenue would be maximized, and everyone would win. But as it is, they're losing more and more of us to the home theater market for 90+% of our movie-viewing dollars." 0
+"My new coworkers invited me to go get \""""cheap mexican\"""" with them for lunch. Now, from where I work, you could walk to more skeevy, run down looking, hole in the wall mexican joints than you can count on a hand, and I'm pretty sure at least a few of them would be absolutely delicious (as hole in the wall restaurants tend to be). Unfortunately, I can not report on any of them, because we drove by them and went to Zapatas.\n\nI won't say that Zapata's was bad, partially because i don't think it is deserved and partially because it feels like I am giving credit for more effort than they earned. While the salsa that came with our gratis basket of chips was full of cilantro and onion flavor, that was the high point of the meal. We ate off the lunch menu, and I went with the enchilada and taco plate. The meat in both was slightly greasy and not particularly flavorful. The taco shell tasted like it was pulled out of the grocery store box on my pantry shelf. The rice was bland and slightly overcooked. I do have to give them credit for the enchilada sauce being kinda tasty, but nothing I wouldn't expect from a jarred sauce. The low point was definitely the refried beans, which are often my favorite part. I took one mouthful, found them utterly disgusting and left the rest of them on my plate to form a sad, cold congealed mess.\n\nI have often thought that quality service can redeem an otherwise forgettable meal, well in that case creepy, unpleasant service can cement a bad impression. Despite our party of three being one of less than a handful of patrons in his section, our waiter was slow to get to our table even after being called over. He gave off a used car salesman type of aura and loses additional point for trying to talk me into drinking tequila on my lunch break.\n\nThe only reason I can imagine returning to Zapata's would be at my coworkers request, and even then I might think about sticking with the tuna sandwich I brought from home. Oh, and as for that \""""cheap\"""" bit. The lunch pricing is in the 6-10 dollar range, which isn't particularly remarkable when there are tacos to be found for under 2 bucks." 0
+"Um...no!\n\nChips are obviously from bags. Salsa were runny and definitely not spicy. (Remember - \""""made in New York City?!?!?)\n\nI had the carne asada. It was ok. I usually devour the entire place but I just couldn't get into it. The rice was bland.\n\nOverall, it was just disappointing! I should have just eaten at Qdoba which was nearby.\n\nService was mediocre. \n\nMoral: just because it is right next to the hotel doesn't mean food is gonna be awesome." 0
+"My family visited the restaurant recently. There was a dispute about the bill and the manager was called in at the request of my family. The manager was not only not nice but very unprofessional. We are hard working people. We expect good service because we pay for what we order and also tip accordingly. We have never been treated so disrespectfully. There was not even an offer of, \""""I'm sorry for the misunderstanding\"""".....Attention all managers: Being apologetic in the face of controversy doesn't suggest a weakness. There was not even an attempt to right the wrong. We work hard for our money also and like to be wise in spending as we make decisions to relax and have recreation. My level of disappointment can not be expressed any further than saying.....This was really awful treatment of guests in your restaurant. No words......" 0
+"I was hoping the previous reviewer had merely had a bad stay and/or the property had updated since then, but no such luck.\n\nThe beds here are ROCKS! It felt like I was sleeping on a box spring instead of a mattress and a really had and painful one at that. When we \""""got up\"""" in the morning (that phrase in quotations as it implies we had a good night's sleep, which we didn't) my husband pointed out that the side of the mattress was slumping, so it was probably very old. Definitely not Marriott standard.\n\nWireless internet was slow, but a CAT5 was provided in the room for laptops that got internet up to speed just fine.\n\nBreakfast when I had it was good. Perhaps previous reviewer came down late? A little on the crowded side, but the biscuits were delicious.\n\nAll in all, the stay was great except for the beds, but unfortunately that's a HUGE thing that needs to be good when you're staying at a hotel. Sorry guys." 0
+Avoid this place at all costs. Horrifically uncomfortable mattress? Check. Paper thin walls and a creaky floor/ceiling that sounds like others are IN your room? Check. Gangs if bikers partying outside your door and yet miraculously - and loudly - coming to blows in the morning? Check. By all that is holy, do NOT stay here. \n\nI would give 0 stars if allowed... 0
+The location is right on... across the street from UNCC and next store to Brueggers, I have spent many of nights cramming for a test or getting my caffeine fix before work. Since this Starbucks is very small and always busy you have to keep you eye on a table and pounce when one comes available. The baristas are my favorite in Charlotte, they have pretty much memorized my order. They're speedy and always friendly. Good thing Starbucks is building a larger location in the same shopping center. 1
+I came into a wealth of free bagel & cream cheese bagel coupons, so I finally got a chance to check this place out. I'm usually not big on chain bagels, but I'm not going to turn down a free meal either. I tried to go once before but they close at 5pm on Sundays. The sign on the door is lightly confusing since it used to read 6 but the bottom left-hand corner of the 6 was obfuscated in order to make it appear as though it was a 5. \n\nI finally made it last week and had a whole wheat bagel with jalapeno cream cheese. The bagel was on par with the standard bagel you can get out of a bag at the supermarket. The jalapeno cheese was delicious and the highpoint of the meal. The people working there were friendly and accommodating. The main hangup was that the worker didn't offer to toast my bagel and, me thinking this would be standard didn't ask, left me with a pretty difficult to eat bagel. After I took one bite I really needed my water to wash down the dense bagel. In NYC you could probably eat untoasted bagels since they are really light and fluffy, but this one was a bit tough to swallow.\n\nI feel a conflict of interest when giving them only 2 stars since my bagel was free, but it'll have to remain at 2 until I get my next bagel (also gratis) before the coupon expires. 0
+Well kept secret in University City. Took the kids for a day out. Very affordable prices. $5 for each game per person. 25 cents for the video games. Throwback video games (Pac-Man, Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Foosball, Air Hockey). 9 holes of the putt-putt are above ground, the back 9 are underground. The kids thought it was pretty cool. Great spot to get to if you want to get out with the kids or have a date night out with the missus. A+++++ Now that's what's up!!!! 1
+We went on a Friday night as packed as it looked we actually went right in and got a table. The waitress was good and always on point with service. \n\nAs for the food I ordered the Jack Daniels ribs and shrimp. The shrimp were really good. As for the ribs they showed you shouldn't order ribs unless its a BBQ place. They were suppose to be baby backs but they were dry. Some parts of it were pretty good but a majority of it left your mouth dry wanting water. My wife ordered the steak, sadly a majority of that 10oz consisted of nothing but fat. \n\nTo top it off there was a huge party they sat next to us that ended up getting drunk off their ass. They were so damn loud and obnoxious you couldn't hear your own self think. I don't mind people being loud but c'mon you don't go to a restaurant and get blitzed. But from the way it seemed the manager and servers acted like its an everyday thing so what do I know I was just eating there. \n\nEating there made me realize why I never actually go eat there. Nor do I really plan on going anytime soon 0
+This is my favorite place in charlotte, with my grandmothers nursing home across the street and me traveling all the time on an fixed amount to spend per city it's great too just sit by the pond and people watch. 1
+"I met a bunch of friends here for dinner and while the company was great, chain or otherwise, the food was blah. First, we had to practically beg them to take a reservation for ten, which they sort of honored. At least there were a few free tables they were able to push together when we arrived.\n\nOur waitress was the only shining star - she did a good job of taking care of 9 people with 7 separate checks and she kept the drinks refilled. She was also helpful in getting a couple of the TV's switched over to the Panthers game (they lost).\n\nWe had a few appetizers for the table. The pretzel \""""bones\"""" were good, served with a couple of different sauces, as were the onion rings with their dipping sauces. If you like cheese fries, try the Fire Stix which were the best part of the meal.\n\nHaving read the reviews, I knew to stay away from the brisket. I went with a \""""lunch\"""" sized portion of sliced smoked turkey breast. It was dry and not much more than warm. After we asked, the waitress brought out the bbq sauces, which improved the bland taste. The \""""fire roasted corn\"""" was good - a corn and red pepper medley that was tasty. The mashed potatoes with gravy were good as well, especially when I mixed it with the corn. ;-) Both sides were too small and my friend sitting next to me got an even smaller undersized scoop of potatoes with his salmon.\n\nWe didn't have dessert. They added 18% gratuity to the check, which was understandable for the size of our group.\n\nWould I go back? No, I don't think so." 0
+Usually asking the server what is her favorite dish gets you a pretty good recommendation, but in this case, it was crap! The smoked brisket had that discoloration that happens to meat when it's been sitting out for a while. And it wasn't even tender!! Am I asking for too much? 0
+"Had the opportunity to visit Smokey Bones this week. I had the rib & chicken (White Meat- they were out of dark meat) combo. It was actually pretty good. However the worst part of this dining experience was the host who was suppose to great us when we came through the door. He started off by saying \""""just 2\"""". As though 2 people was not enough. Well, I can appreciate some good hospitality and a welcoming personality before patronizing a restaurant that I don't frequent very often." 0
+This was a bad experience from the start. The hostes told me that there was a one hour wait (even though the dining room was half empty). Twenty minutes into my wait, two parties came in and were seated while I waited. After complining I was seated.\n\nOrdered a salad and ribs. The salad was good, the ribs were as tough as leather. The baked potato had to be broken with fork and knife since it probably had been baking for hours.\n\nThe only good thing about the experience was the server which was very attentive and appologized profusely for the innedible food. 0
+Everything about this place screams a budget hotel, except for the price. This is a motel quality establishment charging upscale hotel quality prices. \n\nGranted, the staff is nice. And, if you need a place that allows pets, I guess this could be a good choice. Otherwise, don't be fooled. I have staid at other homewood suites in the past, and this one is certainly not up to par. 0
+I have this place on my Top 3 list for wings. They are the perfect standard wing if your looking for consistency they win all the time. I haven't been in a while but I'm sure when I do they will be spot on as usual. Always a great bartender at this place as well. 1
+If your a Charlotte 49'er fan, this is the place to be.\n\nThey have lot's of Charlotte memorabilia.\nThe staff is friendly, professional and knowledgable.\n\nWe went for a Saturday afternoon lunch.\n\nThe sweet tea is VERY sweet, asked for half a glass of ice water.\n\nI had the Southwest Chicken Salad, others had the Manhattan Pizza.\nMy salad was fresh and flavorful. The personal pizza was excellent as well.\n\nThey also have NTN trivia if you like playing on-line.\n\nThis place probably rocks during hoops season and should be a destination once the 49'ers start their football season.\n\nThey have a hugh projection screen TV and all the requisite HD Plasamas 1
+Great place to watch a game, and banging wings! What else could you want. 1
+o sole mio.. o sole mio... \n\nI forgot what I ate, and I forgot what I drank..\nSays a lot about this chain restaurant. While it does not dissapoint, it is not memorable at all.\n\nThe hostess was kinda grumpy. We had an extra person , and she had to move us.. and she was all huff and puff.. I was like, lady, the place is empty.. why you mad?\n\nAnyway, i totally cannot remember what i ate here.. 0
+Thought the staff was incredibly rude. With out anyone else in the restaurant, my party of four was asked to wait. After we were seated and ordered our food did not all come out together. My seafood portofino dish had about a cup of oiling the bottom of the plate 0
+STAFF: The most kind hotel staff I've had the chance to meet. Atmosphere was down to earth, professional and efficient. A well oiled staff no matter who was at the front desk. All policies stayed the same from person to person.\n\nI'd like to make special mention of Joe (staffer), who didn't rush me off but listened to my request and immediately went into action to do research and obtain information about relocating to the area. Joe was a positive person and nothing but a gentleman. Southern hospitality DOES still exist!\n\nFACILITY: NO noise! I mean absolutely no noise from the hall or surrounding rooms. Parking was plentiful and easily accessible; no long walks to your car. The parking lot was well lit and I observed no shenanigans during my week stay. \n\nCONVENIENCE STORE: A pretty neat concept where you purchase necessities (Tide, Chips, Soda, etc.) and you are billed - - All on the Honor System! Sweet!\n\nROOM: The room was clean and smelled good. I am very particular about cigarette smoke! The bed slept like a Dream! The room was spacious. The full kitchen was convenient; included a refrigerator, stove, microwave, pots/pans, dishes, glasses, coffee cups and to go coffee cups, colander and a pyrex dish for microwavable items.\n\nMy only complaint was that I had NO cell service whatsoever while in the room to which I asked one of the hotel staff and they immediately asked if I had SPRINT which I do. Wowzers! That's definitely going to be another review. Humpf!\n\nOverall my 7 day stay felt like I was right at home and it can't get any better than that! 1
+"I'll cut right to the tender, juicy heart of Longhorn...its a great chain steakhouse, and as far as I am concerned, it puts Outback to shame. Their STEAK and SERVICE are just flat-out better in my mind than Outback. I am not an Outback hater or anything, its just than when I tell people about Longhorn, the response I usually get is, \""""Why don't you just go to Outback??\"""" Well here's what keep's me coming back to Longhorn instead...\n\n*Steaks are always juicy, tender and cooked to perfection. I've never had a bad or less than satisfactory steak at Longhorn. I usually order the 7oz. Flo's Filet. Don't worry, 7oz. of quality steak is more than what you think, and is more than enough for most people (see pics). \n\n*I love the Crab and Lobster dip (see pics). I order this almost every time I go here. I don't know if the crab and lobster are imitation or not, and to be honest, I really don't care. All I know, is that it is a stellar appetizer and puts the overrated Blooming onion to shame as far as appetizers go.\n\n*I love the mash-potatoes. I just wish they would cut back on the butter a little bit. I mean we all love butter, but no one's trying to sacrifice their life for it. I recommend asking for lite butter on the mash-potatoes if you choose to order them as a side to go with your entree.\n\n*I love the brown bread that they serve before the meal. It's good, but it's better when its warm and fresh, and I've had some non-fresh bread before. I can't say that the bread is consistently better than Outback's.\n\n*The service is always top-notch. Everyone from the hostess, to the manger to the servers are extremely friendly and polite. Drinks are always promptly refilled and orders are always correct. \n\n*They do serve a few select beers on draft such as Bud Light and Blue Moon, but beware, they aren't cheap and can turn a reasonably priced dinner into an expensive one very quickly. In recent visits, I have tried to stay away from the alcoholic beverages while there. \n\nThere's nothing NOT to like about Longhorn. Reasonable prices, great food, and awesome service...what else do you need?" 1
+I seem to always get up sold whenever I go to an Autobell. The problem is, I spend more money thinking I will get better service but it is never the case with autobell. This location was no different. Stick with the normal cleaning packages and it is well worth the money. Buy their upgrades and it is a waste. 0
+We went here for lunch last week. The place is very small, cramped. They only have like 4 little tables that seat two people and one that sits four. The place was completely packed as it was lunch hour in the Galleria area. Service was slow and kinda confusing.\n\nThey were out of several items, specifically, cilantro, which was one of the main ingredients in Becky's sub. The problem wasn't that they were out, but that they failed to tell her this until the sub was in mid-production.\n\nMine was fine as far as production and taste but for a toasted sub, it was barely warm.\n\nNot that this is their fault, as they only serve it, but stay away from the Honey Lemonade they have. It's disgusting.\n\nThe place was fairly clean and well stocked and organized. The staff were friendly. The two main sandwich guys spoke very little English so I had to repeat my order a couple of times to confused looks. To boot, they sandwich guys spoke different languages from each other so you can tell there was some confusion and even a little bickering back and forth. Not major, but noticeable.\n\nNot awful, but they can improve. 0
+This Goodwill is probably the busiest in Charlotte and has above-average selection in each dept. They have good variety of clothes, shoes, books, furniture, and housewares.\n\nThe selling point at this store (as you might have guessed by reading my views) is the book selection. Unlike other stores, they have a steady rotation of new titles, nearly new for really cheap.\n\nI'm regularly surprised by their furniture selection. If my house wasn't cluttered like your grandma's crib, I would pick up a table or even a couch here! Also, this place is freakin' Mecca for used appliances. I always see a selection of used microwaves, coffee makers, and blenders. The clothes are nice, not as nice as the Matthews Plantation, but you can still find some amazing deals on brand name clothes. \n\nPlease be warned: Saturdays is NOT a good day to shop due to crowds of crying, screaming children. Plus, you wouldn't want to get in altercation with aggressive shoppers over a $1 beer stein. Try a weekday before 6 or so. Happy treasure hunting! 1
+Pizza has a great flavor and the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce has Great Flavor, only too little sauce! If you see my photos you may say it looks like a lot! The service here is always very good! I have to say I'm a fan because I eat here more than any Italian place! 1
+I went to Cute Nails over the weekend. It was my third nail salon that I have frequented in the Charlotte area. This place paled in comparison to the other two. It was a decent environment inside. The pedicure I got was only $25 which is a good price. As someone else mentioned, the water was very hot. The chairs are old and not very effective at massaging. My chair cut off after about five minutes and would not go back on. I am also used to a foot massage/leg massage as part of my typical pedicure experience. She did not do this, but she did punch my feet a few times each. That was a little out of what I am used to. She did scrape off my dead skin, but she did it very lightly and left more skin on than I prefer. I am missing some nail polish on the corners of my nails. They are also cut kind of crooked. My eyebrow waxing experience wasn't so great either. She did not shut the door and had kind of unpleasant bedside manner. My left eyebrow had a little hole from where she plucked too many hairs out. I don't imagine being back. People who worked there were nice though. 0
+We ordered from them mid day during the week for delivery. It took 2 hours and our pizza was cold. We were told by the manager that they would give us a free pizza. We called back a few days later to order and there was no record of the incident.\n\nWe will never return. 0
+This is a great bar if you have kids.... I know that sounds weird but listen. They have a beach and tiki bar in the rear with cornhole, beer pong, ping pong, horseshoes etc.... They have a stage out there for live music. Big portions of food for not alot of cash. Becoming a Friday night tradition 1
+"I will not return, terrible customer service. I ordered a pizza from here because I had received a \""""welcome\"""" packet with some coupons including one for Demarco's giving a free large 1 topping pizza, dine in or take out. I called and ordered then went to pick it up, upon doing so the hostess told me the owner wasn't accepting these coupons and it's only good with a $40 or something purchase (the coupon was newly received so this wasn't news to the owner he just didn't pull them per the hostess which seems like a scam to me). I politely argued with the girl telling her it doesn't give stipulations anywhere and that's false advertising (not even sure if that's legal?) and very poor customer service for which they would lose customers (like myself). She understood but it was the owners call. I ended up purchasing the pizza (needed to eat!) and the pizza wasn't good. It had too much cheese and hardly any sauce and it was burnt. Because I'm pregnant I opted not to get too stressed so after stating my views I left vowing that I wont return. Which is unfortunate because it's very close to my home but there are too many other places close enough with better food and certainly better service!" 0
+Tried again and it was worse. I didn't like it. Ordered a combo plate beef burrito, soft taco and tostada. Took most of it home to try and remake it but it was hopeless. Just not good food. 0
+Only people in the place and the waitress messed up a simple order. Chili verde was ok but not worth $11. Husband had chicken & cheese enchiladas and said they were bland. 0
+Unlimited hot coffee. I don't have any recollection of what I ate....\n\nI wanted t give it four stars, but that would be a very generous review for a meal I cannot recall.\n\nI know it was decently good, and it's like the only restaurant in Deforest.\n\nFor that, I give it four stars. 1
+there should be a negative rating on here. one star is way to high.\ni am sick and tired of how the cable box is never working their solution? KEEP RESETTING THE BOX... YES IT IS MY JOB TO MAKE SURE I GET MY SERIVCE ON A DAILY BASIS. IT'S NOT THEIRS TO MAKE SURE IT WORK. Plus they have poor customer service but I don't blame the people that answer the phones but the people who st the rules to nickel and dime it's customers. \n\ncharter is horrible and since i coudn't get thru to complain on the phone here is my truth. Charter is the worst. 0
+Ate there last night with a group of friends. The waitstaff was friendly, but that was pretty much the only good thing of the night. I hate french onion soup that was so salty, it tasted like a salt lick. Plus, they put so many croutons in the soup, I was only actually afforded about two small spoonfuls of soup before the liquid was soaked up. I ordered the bluegill for my main dish. Being an avid fisherman, I can appreciate some good Wisconsin bluegill. This bluegill, however, was not good. It was cold and tasted very old. The fries that went along with it were also extremely salty. A couple people in the group said their food was okay, but definitely not worth a trip back. I was quite bummed about this. 0
+Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.\n\nI went there a second time because I couldn't remember if I liked the food or not (yes,it was THAT unremarkable). Upon going there the second time, I knew there would not be a third. Ever. \n\nI know this is Madison, but c'mon, I've had more authentic Chinese food at Panda Express. What should have been an immediate tip-off was the fact that there weren't any chinese words on the menu...and that all the clientele was white (again, yes I know this is Madison, but this is compared to other Chinese restaurants like Fugu or Ichiban). I don't actually remember the specific dishes I ordered (I've had fish, chicken, pork, and beef there), but it all just tasted as if it had been sitting in the freezer for months. Dry and flavorless. \n\nThe service was also slow. They refilled our glasses only once, after we had asked for the check.\n\nI won't be going back. 0
+I live on the east side of Madison and I always eat at the Imperial Gardens near E. Washington and this Imperial was a let down. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the decor is lovely but the food and staff wasn't as amazing as I hoped for. \n\nFor starters, the food is so expensive compared to the east side and the plates are larger but the portions are definitely not bigger. Our chicken sizzling rice soup was flavor less and completely watered down. My friend loves oyster beef but what received tasted completely different and it had a weird sort of sour after taste. I had the pepper steak and I did like how the onions and peppers are more thinly sliced but my meat also had a strange after taste.\n\nThe staff was very kind but a little annoying. It's was great at first to see how attentive they were to our needs but the waitress came to us almost every 10min and made awkward small talk which really bothered us. We could then see her staring at us from across the room waiting to start another unwanted conversation.\n\nImperial Garden Middleton will definitely be memorable but, for all the wrong reasons. 0
+I really enjoyed my dinner here. I had a fantastic fajita platter, which included beef, chicken, shrimp, and the requisite peppers and onions, but also whole scallions and tomato wedges. Delicious! The guacamole was decent, though a little bland. And my husband's mole sauce was just OK. But I really liked the spicy salsa they brought to the table when I requested it.\n\nThe service was pretty great; there was a whole team of servers that were constantly checking up on us to make sure we were doing OK. Every time we had a special request (see: the spicy salsa), they were right on top of it.\n\nBut what I REALLY liked was the margaritas; our table had a pitcher of blended strawberry margaritas, and they were absolutely perfect. Blended just right with no big chunks of ice; perfectly balanced strawberry and tequila flavor. I could have consumed that whole pitcher by myself without even putting in too much effort. Yum! 1
+I have had too many negative experiences with the staff in this store. Today I tried going back after a year, and again the staff is so unhelpful, unknowledgeable and downright rude. I called to talk with the Manager, and her attitude is just as bad. Which I guess explains the attitudes of the staff. There are plenty of other places to shop that actually appreciate and help customers. 0
+Fast food Chinese is generally not that exciting, but I must say this place really was quite impressive. Very fresh tasting ingredients with a lot of good flavors, all served hot and with a smile. What more could you ask for? 1
+This is a nice looking but poorly designed hotel. Despite having over 300 rooms, they only have 2 elevators. I was here for a convention with a friend who recently had foot surgery and needed a wheelchair. Lets just say other hotel guests were not gracious about giving us priority on the elevators even though we were on the second floor and even the largest of humans should be able to manage 1 flight of stairs with 2 good feet. Checkout was a nightmare because of this elevator situation. Fortunately a staff member was kind enough to allow us access to the service elevator after he saw how rude the guests were about this.\n\nThe food is also terrible and overpriced. Several people at the convention developed food poisoning after consuming the calamari. That was no fun for anybody. I highly recommend the Sprecher Brewery restaurant across the street - comprable prices but larger portions and significantly better food! \n\nThe temperate throughout the facility is horrible as well. Our room was cold no matter how high we adjusted the thermstat and the convention space was hot enough that I nearly fainted on at least 2 occasions. The only reason this hotel gets 2 stars is because it was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable with their down-filled duvets and fluffy pillows. 0
+I took my car here to get my brakes replaced. They did the work quickly and at a good price. I went here on a recommendation from a friend, and now I recommend it to my friends when they need work done. 1
+4 stars for Hardee's ?!? It's no Culver's by a long shot but that Thick Burger was damn tasty ! I don't know if the restaurant was clean but the drive thru service was good. 1
+Does not live up to a recent review in Madison paper. \nCons: Too pricey & ala carte. The pasta dishes in range $15- $20. The entrees: $20 - 30. The decor needs fresh paint and new carpet and the restroom slightly grotty. Server forgot to put in some of our order. My ravioli vin santo was lacking flavor. Need to serve parmesan cheese with the bread & oil.\nPlus: Nice people. Good Tuscan mushroom soup.\nFor the tiny storefront, family restaurant it is priced too high which sets your expectations higher and does not live up to those expectations. It would be fine for your corner Italian joint for everyday meals if they offered a salad with the meal and cut their $$. 0
+"DO NOT GO HERE! Had my oil changed on 12/2/14. As I left the lot I pulled out onto University Ave and my car immediately died. I turned around and headed back to Jiffy Lube to see what the problem could be as my car was fine prior to the oil change. They took my car and \""""said\"""" they ran a complete diagnostic test and said that my spark plugs needed to be changed and that my battery was bad. They immediately said \""""we have a guy, would you like us to call him?\"""" I felt like I was being scammed, how can my car be completely fine prior to the oil change and then after the oil change I now need new spark plugs and possibly a new battery? I declined their offer to \""""call their guy\"""" and decided to take the chance and drive home. \n\nOnce home, i took my car to my local garage, which I should have done in the first place, and they informed me that Jiffy Lube failed to put the air filter on correctly after they changed my oil. Considering all Jiffy Lube does is change oil, I feel placing the air filter on correctly is something they do in their sleep. So, the so called diagnostic test that they ran was probably a load of BS and all they wanted to do was scam me into having \""""their guy\"""" fix my unbroken car, which probably would have cost me an arm and leg. Shame on you Jiffy Lube! Just remember, someone is more likely to share a bad customer service experience than a good one, you can bet I will be sharing this bad one!" 0
+I love the Capital Brewery because I think it encompasses everything that is quintessentially Wisconsin. Capital Brewery makes consistently high-quality German lagers (with a few good ales thrown in for good measure), and provides a low-key, no-frills environment that can be whatever you want it to be. The beer garden (bier garten?) is huge, filled with weather-beaten picnic tables, and covered with a big awning to keep out the sun. Trees insulate the place, and the whole thing is topped off with a nice stage for weekly summer performances by local staples such as Westside Andy and the Mel Ford band. People bring their kids, their dogs, decks of cards and board games, and enjoy the excellent beer that's doled out at the outdoor taps by friendly staff. Bring your own food - some local joints like the Roman Candle will even deliver right to your picnic table. And if the weather's not so nice, you can visit the Bier Stube, Capital's indoor bar, which is full of dark, rich wood and nice people. I highly recommend the Capital Brewery. And don't forget to take the short tour! 1
+My wife's Mini Cooper had to have its engine replaced. She no longer felt comfortable driving that car. We visited Nissan, Honda, Toyota and VW dealerships and ultimately had the best experience with Zimbrick VW in Middleton. Otto was very helpful. He was not pushy and gave us all the information we needed to make a decision.\n\nZimbrick made a very fair offer to trade in the Mini but we ended up selling it ourselves. Once my wife's car was sold, Otto made the process very quick and easy so we had her in her new Passat the same day. He even stayed after closing to walk her through setting up her new car!\n\nWhen I replace my Toyota RAV4, I will definitely consider Zimbrick VW. 1
+I don't know what it is about this place, but they are slooooooooow. The food is adequate (please don't lecture me about fast food, why are you even reading this review?), but sitting at the drive-in will shorten your life. Or maybe just feel like it. \n\nI prefer some of their stuff to McDonald's (yes, I'm very discerning) but just cannot abide the wait. 0
+This review is strictly based on the Sun Prairie location and is only a review on the service received, not the food. I have had Papa Murphy's pizza at other locations and the pizza was good. Unfortunately at this location I wasn't given a chance to get a pizza. I walked into the store at 5 minutes to 8pm. 8pm is when they close. Not only did my phone, my car, and my watch indicate that it was before 8pm but the actual clock inside the store was showing 7:55. I soon as I walked into the restaurant I was told that they were closed even though there was another customer in the store getting a pizza as well. You don't even bake the pizza! How much effort would it have been to take one more order and make one more pizza? The total transaction could have been done and it still probably wouldn't have been 8! It's not like the store had already been cleaned and it would have been a hassle to reopen everything. I would have been completely understanding of that. There are a lot of pizza options in sun prairie. Go there. 0
+Found hair in my food. BLECH!! Never ever again! 0
+Classic, just like you remember.,,,,\n\nPerhaps, like me, you remember trips to the A&W as a kid on a hot summer day to get that enormous, frosty mug of sweet, cold root beer as a special treat. I remember agonzing over the decision, ice cream cone or frosty mug of beer (parents wouldn't let us have both). \n\nI hadn't stopped into an A&W in a long, long, time and was looking for something a little less fast-foody on my drive south when I decided to stop at this A&W. I've driven by it on the interstate a hundred times on my way back and forth from Minneapolis to Madison but had never before stopped in.\n\nI got a burger and fries, which were fine, but the real treat was a real frosty mug (eat in only) that I could fill myself at the beverage counter with straight from the barrel A&W root beer. Now that was a really something special. 1
+When I was younger, my aunt and uncle and cousins lived in Kenosha, WI. We would drive up a few times a year to visit them, and after 2 hours of peering out the car windows along 94, my brother and cousins and I would be dying to get out of the car at any of the attractions along the way--Six Flags, the outlet malls, or any of the many cheese shops that announced your arrival to Wisconsin. \n\nWhen I went skiing with friends at Cascade Mountain last winter, years of unfulfilled longing swept over me and I demanded that we stop at one. The one we selected was the Mousehouse Cheesehaus, chosen mostly for it's cute sign and awesome name. Being a lover of all things dairy walking in, I beelined for the cheese counter, demanding samples of anything and everything. Oh my! Anything from a basic, kid friendly American to a 15 year aged Cheddar, to their own special haus cheese. I probably walked out with a good 2 lbs of various cheeses (and am still wondering how those seemed to add 10 lbs to my figure, but that's another story). In addition, there were the usual Wisconsin knick knacks, including many types of beers, wines, and other kitsch-y stuff like ashtrays and bottle openers. The woman working at the counter didn't seem too charmed by my friends and I, but I'm sure I would tire of travelers demanding cheese nibbles after a while, myself. 1
+"Although the staff was friendly and the language was not a barrier for me as it was for others, the food I got was not very good. After I ordered the General Tso's Chicken, the woman turned on the fryer and, without waiting for the oil to heat up, she put in the chicken and my crab rangoon. Therefore, when I ate the food it wasn't crispy as a good General Tso's/crab rangoon should be. Another thing that I noticed was that the chicken that she put in the fryer was sitting on the counter in the heat. *note: she hadn't fried any in quite some time which is why she had to turn the fryer on. The person that said the food was too sweet was right. Even though the menu said *spicy for my meal, there was no \""""zip\"""" at all. Take it for what it's worth, but I know I will be looking for another restaurant to get my take out from now on." 0
+The Sports Pub is the kind of place I tend to find myself at when I get overruled by my friends on the east side. I don't know the east side of town all that well but I do know that I like the Ale Asylum A LOT. I seem to be successful in getting everyone to go there about 25% of the time; otherwise we end up at the Sports Pub. I've spent quite a few nights here and I can't really say I've ever had a good time. If I could I'd rate this 2.5 stars, because really this place isn't that bad. It's just that there are so many places with better beer, nicer bartenders, friendlier crowds and better food. Every time I've gone to the Sports Pub there have been good aspects of my experience, but something always goes wrong and I leave with a bad impression of the place. \n\nThe first time, several years back, I remember having a really tasty burger, but the pitcher of Capital had little bits of gunk floating in it and the bartender tried to blame that on me. That was enough for me to cross it off my list, but my friend really likes the place and I've been back multiple times since. Last weekend, for example, we went for the second half of the Badger game. It was crowded to be sure, but the service was good and my sandwich was pretty decent. Unfortunately this was marred by the fact that we could not see a television from where the table was positioned, which kind of defeated the purpose of going to a sports bar. I also got into a ridiculous argument with some drunk at the bar over something trivial, and I spent the rest of the afternoon hearing him loudly talk about me from across the bar. Again, that's not really the fault of the Sports Pub but I just can't seem to have a nice time at this place.\n\nThe menu is actually pretty broad, with traditional bar food done up right. The appetizers are the standard fare, and the spicy curly fries are really tasty. The tap selection is on the low side of OK. There's usually a Capital and Spotted, and aside from the aforementioned incident I haven't had a major problem with quality. There's a foosball table near the door where I once schooled a plastered townie five games in a row before hubris got the better of me and I was resounding beaten by his girlfriend. There are outdoor volleyball courts and leagues during the summer. I'm sure that if I lived near this place I'd probably find it a nice local hangout. But I don't, and every time I've made the trip over from Middleton I end up regretting the experience. I just can't recommend the place, though I'm pretty sure that I'll find myself back there in the not so distant future. Maybe then it won't be so bad, but I'm not holding my breath. 0
+"A new friend suggested I check out Rebecca Lynn Studio; he is balding, and said \""""if they can make me look good, imagine what they can do for you!\"""" So I popped in one day for a cut--literally called em up and drove right on over, no wait! \n\nThe place is clean and cute, and they have wet stations which means you don't have to traipse back and forth across the salon for a wash, they just spin you around and viola! \n\nDan cut my hair, and he was friendly and personable. He really asked me how I liked my hair cut, what tools to use, etc., since I know \""""my hair best.\"""" My hair can be a little difficult to work with, so I really appreciate that he took the time to ask.\n\nAnother great bonus: 1 week guarantee on the cut. If I didn't like it, I could come back for a redo or even get my money back. Got the cut on Monday and was back on Friday for some tweaking, which I'm glad I did, but even better to know the offer was there. \n\n$23 for a haircut is a wonderful deal, but beware: CASH ONLY! They also do styling, hair color, perms, nails, waxing and make up. They are an Aveda salon (but not a concept salon).\n\nI haven't decided yet to keep seeing Dan, or back to Robyn at Cha Cha, but I would recommend Rebecca Lynn Studio to anyone looking for a great deal on great service. As of 4/13 they were going to be closed for 10 days to remodel, so be sure and call ahead." 1
+I had a great experience here! Very friendly. Very informative. She made me feel comfortable and able to say what I want my hair to look like. I will definitely go there again! Highly recommend. 1
+I could visit this place four times and give it four different reviews. Today there was a long wait at the cutting table, which was (at first) staffed by three different people. The little number-giving-out machine was empty, so we all just stood in an orderly line. One of the women at the cutting table left right after I got there (there were five of us in line then) saying that she was already late for her break. I didn't like to see her go, but I understood about the break thing (sometimes you *really* need your break, and sometimes your manager *really* wants you to take your break at the scheduled time). \n\nIt took a long time to get my stuff cut because one women kept cutting but the other one was helping a customer track down some numbers on a fabric. If I was that customer I'd have been thrilled at that level of service. \n\nSo I finally got my stuff cut. The woman cutting it was very efficient (but I think a little rattled from being so busy) and admired my choice of fabric (hey, I love to be validated). \n\nI went up front and stood in line some more. There were, unusually, three different people working the registers. The woman who checked me out was mellow and chatty and also admired my fabric (I'm starting to think it's not my great taste but some new policy). \n\nSo not a great visit but not the worst, either. 0
+Nice atmosphere. Cheeseburger was not all that. 0
+terrible selection of shoes and jeans, and the changing rooms smell like a red line el stop. if you absolutely must visit a department store, drive a few miles and hit up macy's instead. 0
+At my first visit this month, Dr. Radke and her assistants were wonderful. I never had to wait long and most importantly, Radke really addressed my eye allergies (a new phenomenon for me as a recent Wisco resident) and pointed me toward some new contacts that are AMAZINGLY COMFORTABLE!\n\nI really like that they offer Optomap as an alternative to dilating your eyes. It isn't covered under insurance but the cost is well worth avoiding dilation eye drops in my book. 1
+I've never been to New Orleans, so I don't know if that makes me somehow less qualified to review this place. But, I suspect a fair amount of people have never been to China, and it doesn't stop them from reviewing PF Changs.\n\nANYWAY, the thing about NOTO whenever I have eaten there is that I am always expecting it to be way greater than it really is because of the way people talk about it. I am always expecting this transcendent experience, but really, all I get is a styrofoam container of some spicy slop that really has no real flavor underneath the initial tongue shock of cayenne pepper. 0
+Overall felt like the food lacked flavor. The jambalaya and gumbo seemed blah to both of us. The BBQ shrimp and cornbread were both good. 0
+This West location is now CLOSED. Owner would like to reopen in the future. 0
+Opinions are a changing. Went to Pedros over the weekend. Tamales were not good. The sauce had formed a skin on the top because it sat under the heat lamps too long. I took three bites before I found any pork. I ate half of one and the waiter asked if I wanted to take the rest home. When I said no, my satisfaction was not questioned. I'll stick with Laredos. 0
+Danger Will Robinson! Avoid this place. Stale chips, Pace Picante salsa, microwaved food. I ordered a chimi and the middle was still frozen. Server was really slow and did not seem to know the menu. The dining area is extremely shabby: ripped cushions and dingy tables. I do not know why I stayed after the first five minutes. 0
+I was bringing my family to Cracker Barrow today a group of 6 but after hearing they fired a 73 year old Vet for handing out a Corn muffin I changed my mind...... I hope others feel the same way...... 0
+I am reviewing specifically the Chicago Hot Dog Cart in this Home Depot. I Love it! \nWho in their right mind does not want to go to a store on a Saturday afternoon shop and then have one of the best Hot Dog's in Madison? \n\nI'm just saying for $3.00 I can have a Chicago style hot dog loaded with all the fixins' including a kosher pickle. It's great.\n\nMy wife gets the chili dog and swears by it. She also has said on multiple occasions at the Home Depot that the chili dog is one of the best in the area. \n\nWho would guess that a small little hot dog stand sitting in the Home Depot was so awesome! \n\nI'm telling you, instead of running out to your car to drive back home and think about doing your weekend warrior projects, take a minute and snag a hot dog at the cart located inside the entrance of Home Depot.\n\nVienna Dogs, true Chicago dog style! Great hot dog! 1
+Another chain sit down by the mall, but not at the top of my list. The food hasn't seemed to change since I've gone here except for less options. Waiting for a table is common unless you go at really off peak times. Recently got a burger there. Asked for well done, and burger arrived bloody and red. Waiter took it back and about 5 minutes brought the same burger back and was still pink on the inside. Was offered something else, but the others I was with were already done. Did get a coupon for a return visit. Good deal with the 2 for $20 and an app if your food is cooked right. 0
+The Bridges has become my default golf course for meeting up with friends and getting in 18. It is a city-owned course on the northeast side of Madison, south of the airport. Most of the course is situated amidst low-lying wetlands, while on the back nine a couple of holes rise up on a ridge along Anderson Avenue. It is an fairly easy course to walk, except that the proximity to water does mean a good amount of mosquitoes. The recent rains led to a lot of flooding on the course, but I played last weekend and much of the course is back in playable condition. I especially like the Bridges since the course can either reward you or punish you, but there always seems to be a bit of both. Other courses are either too hard or too easy (mostly too hard) but the Bridges is the kind of course where after being embarrassed on a deceptively difficult par three you find yourself in position to birdie a par four that initially looked impossible. It's enough of a challenge to keep you coming back without demoralizing you, and this makes it about the most fun of the courses in the area. \n\nThe major downside to the Bridges is the proximity to the airport. Most of the course is right on the flight path for landing jets, and this is distracting at first. Once you've played a round or two you learn to time your drives or putts, and Dane County Regional isn't exactly O'Hare. Another potential problem is that this course can and will eat a lot of balls if like me you tend toward inaccuracy. The vegetation in the O.B. areas is thick reedy wetland stuff, so just go ahead and consider that ball lost. Lastly, the course can get very crowded and play tends to slow. However, since I prefer to walk this usually works in my favor. For some these drawbacks are a deal-breaker, but given the crowds on any given weekend I have to assume that this is a minority opinion.\n\nThe price is very reasonable - from $22 to $37 walking 18 depending on the time. There is a twilight special where after 6:00 PM you can golf as much as you would like for $10. The only problem with this is that a lot of people get in line for this and the rate of play is pretty slow. The bar and grill in the clubhouse is one of my favorites of the city-owned courses. The bar is well stocked and they usually have a couple of decent taps. The last time I was there I enjoyed the new Capital Prairie Gold from a frosty mug. You can always count on getting a can of Capital out on the course as well. The menu is surprisingly broad and well-made. The wraps are a satisfying end to the round, as are the sandwiches and the appetizers. You can call in an order as you make the turn and it will be ready at the clubhouse, which is perfect for when only one or two of the foursome are eating. Several of my friends have attended banquets or luncheons held here and have said these are well done too. I think that top to bottom, the Bridges has about the best layout of the city-owned courses and is my personal favorite. 1
+"I came through this dive while pub-crawling amongst friends. As we lined up at the bar to order beers and grub -- the bartender's muttering under her breath \""""oh shit.\"""" should have tipped us off to the piss poor service that awaited us. Apparently they're not accustomed to seeing a group of ~12 people waltz in this dump. Go fig'. Mind you, we were very accommodating, and considerate of the surprise rush we created. However, when they served our table separately and completely forgot my food, I was forced to demand a refund. They're lucky I wasn't a complete a**hole and demanded the portion of the tip that I already paid toward my food order.\n\nSure, if you're looking for a very lonely dive all to yourself and a /few/ friends, this might be your place. But for us, it was a complete and utter disaster.\n\nOh, did I mention the incessant flies throughout the establishment? Yeah, not cool." 0
+I don't live quiiiiite close enough for this to be MY neighborhood bar, but it meets all the requirements: laid-back atmosphere, great food, and seriouslygreatcraftbeerlist. Their beers are all of the cant-pick-up-at-the-gas-station variety and it's worth coming by just for that--the menu diversity is the cherry on top of my craft beer float. 1
+"Used hotwire to find a last minute deal when traveling through Madison. We generally aim more for Country Inn or Hampton... but this was the best deal. At check-in I was told they only had king beds left, though the parking lot was quite empty. When we got to the room there were no sheets for the hide-a-bed. We went to the front desk and asked for some. We were told that the security guard would bring them up. 45 minutes later (it was close to 12:30 am at this point) we had to call and remind them. \n\nThe room was pretty rough. Lots of ding marks on the doors and trims. The light over the mirror didn't work. Things were just worn out. The bed had clearly seen better days. Crowne gives you these silly \""""relax packs\"""" with aroma therapy stuff. A good bed would do more for making me relaxed. \n\nIn general I wasn't impressed. We'll stick with Country Inn & Hampton inns." 0
+This place is huge, and that is good because it can get packed pretty quickly on the weekends. This is especially true when the weather outside forces us to look for indoor activities. \n\nUnlike the previous poster, I initially had a hard time figuring out the computer seated at the table. I kept jamming my fat little fingers onto the screen expecting a touch screen response. Fortunately the other bowlers in my party realized that my genius was showing and helped me figure it out. Durrrrrr. \n\nThe bowling was fun, even though I probably should have had the bumpers on like the minors in our group did. At least then I would have not looked liked the biggest dork in three counties, just a weeny. \n\nWe ordered deep fried cheese curds, and deep fried macaroni for snacking. No healthy eating here!!! They were yummy, and just as good as Culver's. But since I've said that, now I'll have to hide from rabid Culver's fans. Yikes! \n\nWe'll go here again, and I can once again provide comic relief with my mad bowling skillz. \n\nWerd. 1
+The food can be good here (not great but good) but the biggest problem for me is the AWFUL service. Somebody teach these people some customer service. I swear that the guy who waited on me the last time I was there was high. The interminable waiting for refills on drinks and the check drove my blood pressure through the roof.\n\nI've determined that the secret to getting good service from anyone here is to be a hot looking college girl... that seemed to keep the waiter's attention focused on the table next to mine... Maybe she was one of the more positive posters here. 0
+Yummy, yummy, yummy! Has always been one of my favorite diners in Mad-town. Delicious veggie chili, spicy cornbread, malts and desserts, as well as the amazing array of other veggie options. Just yesterday, I tried the new Spinoccoli Quiche with fruit, which was pretty darn good...coffee is always hot and refills frequent. Still have yet to try the famous zucchini pancakes, but next time, I must. I must also remember to save room for dessert! Look forward to returning sooner than later to try some of the other new lunch options on the menu. Only downer is the wait/lack of parking on a busy day. Overall, two thumbs up from me, Monty. 1
+I've been to Monty's at least once for every meal. The omelettes are to die for, huge in quantity unique in ingredients- highly recommend the spinach and feta. The salads are the same thing, definitely large and delicious. Last night I went for dinner and got the meatless loaf, and now I want the recipe for the cashew gravy (if my memory serves me correctly, it was cashew...) to put on EVERYTHING. Amazing shakes and malts complete the perfect comfort/diner food experience. 1
+Friendly staff and nice selection of vegetarian options. Food is just okay, not great. Makes me wonder why everyone likes Food Fight so much. 0
+If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I've been coming here since opened and it is consistently the best. Breakfast all day, more than just burgers and fries, deserts, beer selection....I can't rave enough.\n\nThe meatloaf of the Gods is to die for and their Just Coffee roast (their own blend) is so amazingly good I have my mom buy it and send it up to me in Minneapolis. It's that good.\n\nSome of the people that work there have been there since I was a kid. Its a neighborhood place where you're bound to run into people you know and I make a point to go there at least twice while I'm home to visit.\n\nYay Monty's! 1
+If you have poached eggs on your menu and do not know how to poach an egg do NOT offer it as an option. I got the breakfast item with spinach, mornay sauce ,and poached eggs, only to receive hard boiled eggs. It completely ruined the dish and my want to ever come back. Not to mention that the food is always mediocre. Not happy and not coming back. 0
+One of my favorite places to eat. Zucchini Pancakes are awesome!!! We mostly eat breakfast here but I'm sure lunch and dinner are just as good. 1
+Looking for a big, hearty breakfast? Then look no further because this place has got exactly what you're looking for (and for a pretty reasonable price). I went here with my friend after a night of *ahem* good old Madison weekend fun, and this was exactly what we needed. I got the eggs mornay, which has this sausage patty and poached eggs with this very nice sauce on top of an English muffin. And if that wasn't enough carbs for you, it comes with a generous helping of fried potatoes. Good stuff.\n\nAlso a random note: despite its appearance as an old fashioned diner, I got a very hipster-y vibe from it once I got in. 1
+Tried this place based upon the Yelp reviews. My girlfriend & I had hamburgers. I also had a salad with the best 1000 island dressing I've ever had. My girlfriend did not want onions and her burger came out with them. They quickly brought her a new one. We finished up with a huge Turtle sundae we shared. Caution: this sundae is not for only one person.\n\nOur service was satisfactory and we arrived before the dinner rush (430pm), so seating was easy. At 6pm, the place had a significant queue, but it was a Saturday night and the Barrymore had an event. \n\nOverall, the fare, the cost and the atmosphere make this a must try. 1
+Food is consistently good. We often go for weekend brunch. I'm from NJ, which has a lot of 24 hour diners. This is one of the only places in Madison that offers breakfast all day, so it's great in my book. Don't come if you mind long lines or kids; do come if you like yeasted doughnuts! 1
+Fabulous food and AWESOME atmosphere. Perfect place to take your kids or have a little date. ;) The only thing that is upsetting is that once you fall in love with something on the menu, it always gets taken off. I have had probably 3 or 4 dishes that I have loved over the years that are just no longer available. 1
+Very busy and the for the floor show, I watched a small child dash back and forth from the dining area into the kitchen area and back again. Multiple times. I didn't like the floor show, so that was the last time I went there. 0
+I have only been here a few times. Service is pretty good but my big problem is the shakes. First time I got a shake it was really thick and almost worth the 6 bucks. I looked forward to having another some day. Last Friday I went there for another shake and it was really thin. Like chocolate milk! Maybe when teenagers are making milk shakes for minimum wage you get varied results. $6 is way too much for a watery shake. Get it together people. 0
+"Everyone already knows how awesome Monty's Blue Plate Diner is, so I don't have to tell you that. Your carnivore and herbivore friends will love the menu. They source local ingredients, cook \""""real\"""" food and even bring in local products such as YumButter and create extra, super-duper healthy menu items by partnering with Jon Hinds at Monkey Bar Gym.\n\nHowever, I write this review because I recently ate the most amazing curry dish there. I've been craving it ever since and cannot wait to return. I'm serious, it was a hot, steaming bowl of freshly steamed vegetables with rice and a fantastic curry sauce. I want to eat this every day! Our server even told me that she actually DOES eat this every day and has since they put it on their menu. It was a huge bowl, so I took half of it home with me so I could enjoy a second meal of leftovers. \n\nNow drop everything and order this curry!\n\nAnd order a piece of pie or enjoy an iced sugar cookie, too." 1
+I really dislike Menard's. For every positive interaction I have, I have two negatives ones. My husband and I just bought a house, so you can imagine how much time we spend here. I prefer Home Depot but the prices are so much lower at Menard's.\n\nIn the matter of two weeks, all of this happened:\n\n1. I bought a can of paint for our guest room. I wanted the best paint, with the primer, all the bells and whistles. I was covering purple. I needed it. The salesperson said I could pick from any four. Yet, he could not tell me why one was rated higher or called premium over the other. It was weird. Like here are your options but I can not tell you what their difference really is. And some were the same brand.\n\n2. When painting the ceiling of said room, we open up a can of paint and notice it has clumps in it. This paint was about six months old. Nothing happened to it. So we go back to Menard's. We have shopped at several area Menard's, because we are about convenience. The lady at the counter was SO rude. We did not have our receipt and could not find it in their system. We pay for most things in cash and apparently this is NOT a good idea at Menard's. It had a Menard's sticker which this location does not use (but other locations still use). \n\nEVERY time we tried to talk to someone she kept speaking over us and saying this can not be from here. We then had to repeat AGAIN, that we do not just shop at this location. We shop outside the city sometimes. We pick things up on our way home. \n\nAnother rep interceded and offered to return it for us. She was SO nice. I wish I remembered all of their names. But she needed a person from paint to approve it.\n\nBefore looking at the paint, a rep spoke to this RUDE customer service rep and said he could not take the paint back. It must be our fault and that is that. Then they said they could not take and dispose of it. Nice huh? No one asked us anything. The paint was BRAND new! \n\n3. The same day we went to return the paint, we wanted to look at screen doors. There was no one in the section and you would have thought we were pulling teeth when we did find someone. He was SO short with us and kept walking away while we still had questions. It was ridiculous. \n\nSo the prices keep us going back but the rest? Awful/Hellish. 0
+So good!!! We went as a group and everyone loved the food they ordered. The food was very reasonably priced!! Yum! 1
+I like the food and donuts, but and more importantly, I really like the people who run this place and the people who hang out there. 1
+"Maybe the most disorganized store I have ever seen. Now, add that in with trying to bring my dog with me into this store...Pure Chaos. \n\nMy last visit (of many I've made to this PetSmart) made me realize that I'm better off heading to either Fleet Farm or Tabby and Jacks to get whatever I may be looking at locally for my dog. \n\nI enjoy the fact I can walk my dog into the store to get what I need, but when I head to the footwear isle to find nothing for medium to large dog sizes I get a little irritated. \nDo the employee's working here know how to stock the shelves? Why are all the socks and footwear thrown all over the bottom shelf of the clothing isle? \n\nNot everyone has a 10 lb dog. I'm not even asking much. I have a 48 lb English Bulldog and I still could not find anything in his size. \n\nThe last thing I want to do is sift through items thrown all over the floor and shelf. Forget it! \n\nI asked a employee if they carried socks for medium to large size dogs (their website says this store does have these items in stock) and instead of even helping me sift through their ridiculous isle I was told, \""""What you see if what we have\"""". \nCome on Man!!!!! Really? Is this your best customer service?\n\nNot sure If you will be seeing much more of me and my Bully anytime soon coming back in here." 0
+Lots of fun, little bit of cash. \n\nThese games are great for getting a bit of fresh air, hanging with a few friends, drinking a(few) brews, and munching on some ballpark goodies. VERY family friendly, but still fun for those of us who don't know who the hell the Jonas Brothers are. \n\nI personally have never been in the Duck Blind, but I hear it's over-rated.\n\nBring sunscreen if you're on the third-base line!!! 1
+I have a new found love for Indian food and when I found myself in Madison I had to check this place out. It was most excellently delicious! The staff was very nice and the price for 3 people including 4 drinks and an appetizer was about $75. If you ever find yourself on the East side of Madison, you should really check this place out. 1
+Here's the lowdown:\n\nThey're like every other shop that makes you take it in the Chili Ring. They only did the bare minimum amount of work possible to align my vehicle. I know a lot about alignment, I would have done it myself if I had access to the equipment. They only adjusted the Toe-in, and reported back that the bolt which actuates the upper control arm eccentric was frozen so they couldn't make the adjustment to the caster angle. \n\nI then informed Jr. Pinhead that I have a Benzo-matic torch and can heat the bolt to loosen it, which he replied that his tech had use a torch on all the bolts. Funny thing is in the report from the equipment, all the angles were within spec that would have required heat to loosen the adjustment hardware, with the exception of the 'frozen' one.\n\nI used to work at a Firestone and I thought that lazy shit was just at my location. I was expecting this type of work from a local shop with a couple of random dopers.... not Firestone 0
+Famous Dave's is so much better!! I use to go here all the time when i was growing up and i loved it, i don't know what happened but there food really went down the drain... the ribs are dry and black on the bottom and the fries have way too much seasoning. I think Jon needs to get back in the kitchen instead of spending all his time at the bar next door. 0
+"A few of us hit Smoky Jon's for lunch today. It was insisted that it's the best BBQ in Madison, so I was game to try it.\n\nThe place has character - you order at a window and go take a seat. They bring the food out to you. Nothing fancy - paper plates, styrofoam cups, etc.\n\nI got a chopped smoked pork sandwich with coleslaw and french fries. I snarfed a fry to start. Not very hot... \""""warm\"""", I'd say. But tasty - salty. Could have been better if fresh, but they'll do. The coleslaw was the creamiest I've ever had. The flavor wasn't strong, but it was okay. Could have used a little salt and pepper - neither to be found. The pork was tasty - definitely smokey. The side of sauce made it, however. Sweet, tangy, spicy. While I was eating it, I thought \""""yeah, it's okay - but I wouldn't rave about it\"""". Later, however, thinking back on the meal, I thought, \""""you know, that was REALLY good!\""""\n\nWhile it doesn't best the BBQ I've had in Memphis, it certainly cuts itself from the same cloth. I'd have it again. I think my meal was around $9 (no drink - had a water). I was full, and content. Mission accomplished!\n\nMy coworker had some ribs, and they looked very good - not too fatty, cooked well. I would like to go back and try them sometime!\n\nTip: Limited seating, so show up early (or late!)" 1
+Having returned from a BBQ binge in Kansas City a few months ago, we decided we'd get ribs in celebration of the Royals making the playoffs. Then winning the pennant. And then again for Game 7 of the World Series. So we've had Smoky Jon's ribs and pork shoulder three times in three weeks.\n\nHere's what's excellent: The pork shoulder and the sauce are fantastic. Right up there with the best there is. Just yummy.\n\nHere's what's not: Extremely inconsistent ribs. (I completely agree with another reviewer regarding the membrane... it really ought to be removed, every time.Not doing so is laziness by the pitmaster.)\n\nFor us, Batch #1 was pretty good -- not KC level, but totally fine. Batch #2 really was KC level... just excellent--tender, juicy ribs, clean bones, very nice. Food heaven. Batch #3 was terrible -- dry meat, thick membrane, difficult to even cut into 3-rib chunks. There's no way what we received could have ever won an award from anyone.\n\nSo after spending about $165 here in the last three weeks, I can't recommend it. Hey, ribs ain't cheap (and that's fine), but it's hard to justify if the quality isn't even close. I realize there will always be slight variations...that's what makes BBQ great. But the incredible inconsistency here kills it for me. 0
+My previous review was for an oil change, which I still stand by. This time I brought in my car because it was making a rattling noise. I was told that the bracket holding my flex tube was broken and it would be around $350 to replace the whole pipe. The pipe itself was not damaged and I asked if there was a cheaper option to attach the pipe back to the car (either by welding it or creating a new bracket). The mechanic gave me a rude answer about coat hangers. \n\nI called around and was quoted $200 to replace the pipe at Speedys Muffler. When I brought it in there to get it replaced, they told me the pipe itself could just be bracketed to the car for $45. \n\nMake sure you call around before getting work done here in case there are other repair options that Chet's didn't consider. 0
+I usually take my car to the Honda center for maintenance, but thought I would try a locally owned shop, and found The Chet's Car Care had excellent reviews. The staff was very friendly, and the service was excellent. I will definately stay with The Chet's Car Care for all of my car's needs! 1
+One of my favorite places in town for breakfast. \nIt's quick (once you're seated).\nIt's greasy (like breakfast from a skillet should be).\nIt's no-nonsense (hash, taters, eggs).\nIt's served with a smile (and usually some awesome conversation).\nIs it super local? Super sustainable?\nNo.\nIt's a diner. \nBut a delicious one.\nAnd there are planes! 1
+Big plus: the baggage claim is RIGHT next to the rental car stations. WELL DONE MADISON. \n\nBig minus: you have to walk to a giant, hard-to-navigate parking lot to find your car/rental company. Recall that 6 months out of the year the weather can be COLD.\n\nEdge: friendly staff. Even though they sneak a cig on the walk from the desk to the lot. Gotta keep it real. 1
+"I hate giving 1-star reviews, but I'm not sure how else to rate the overall experience.\n\nThe Atlas Court location appears to be quite aged, extremely cramped, and lacks quality customer service. They do have a ton of equipment available, but that's about it.\n\nI arrived on Saturday morning with my reservation for a 17' truck firmly in-hand. There was a line of people waiting to check-in/check-out equipment, and only one person working behind the counter. \n\nThe employee (a younger gentleman) appeared to be struggling with everything he did, and he wasn't shy about hiding his frustrations. After waiting for around 15 minutes, another employee (I believe he's the manager) jumped-in and helped folks. The manager was much more proficient, helpful, and friendly. I was third or fourth in line, and the manager processed all of us before the other guy finished his first customer.\n\nWhen I went to get my truck, there was an equipment problem, so they substituted another truck for me. Unfortunately, the truck that I was provided was ancient - it had 204,000 miles on it, the check engine light was on, and it ran so poorly that I thought I was going to breakdown at several points along the way. The steering components were so loose that the truck weaved and swerved the entire time; I could \""""saw\"""" the steering wheel from the 9:00 to 3:00 position as I drove without affecting my direction/course.\n\nBecause of the check engine light, the truck averaged 3.2 miles to the gallon. My 46 mile round-trip move required 15-gallons of fuel to complete. That is absolutely absurd. The cost to refill the truck was $50 on the dot.\n\nEven more absurd were the fees for the truck... $29.95 for the day, $14 for insurance, and $1.09 per mile seem fair. Until they tack on additional service fees, etc. What should've cost around $70 - $80 for an in-town move cost nearly $100 + $50 for gas. \n\nReturning the truck was even worse, as the manager was long gone, and the lone dude was back at the counter. As soon as another employee arrived to assist with the line of people waiting to check-out, the first dude announced that he was \""""f-ing out of here\"""" because he had \""""the longest f-ing day of his life\"""" working there. Mind you, there were 5-6 people in line when he made his proclamation. \n\nI now remember why I've always used Penske or Budget when moving. It's unlikely I'll use these guys in the future..." 0
+For all the hype, Michael's is quite a disappointment. \n\nMaybe it's because I didn't try the custard. But seriously, I didn't need more weighing down in this weather...so I ordered an orange crush float instead. For something that would have cost me MAYBE 50cents to make at home, I paid close to $5 for a 12oz cup. That is ridiculous. In general, I think their prices are pretty steep for what you get....you'd probably have to order a burger to really get a bang for your buck...\n\nLike RB, I also had an issue with the service. It was slow, disorganized, and not very friendly. The line was almost out the door, but the employees behind the counter didn't even ATTEMPT to speed up the service. One of them just disappeared into a back room. tsktsk. I also thought it was hilarious how one of the employees crumpled up an order form before the order had been completed, and then had to UNcrumple the paper so she could re-read the order to her coworker. Really? \n\nAnyway, I will probably give the Monroe St. Michael's - and their custards/burgers - a shot, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. 0
+"Don't go to this store! The service is always poor: the people working there are unfriendly, don't know what they are selling, where anything is located, and to top it off you are likely to be overcharged. So if you do go you best check your receipt. Plus they tend to get in your face when questioned about store policy. Sure they have the food I want but I can get it in a different \""""friendly\"""" store. Lose the attitude! What ever happened to good quality customer service?" 0
+"For tax levys, late paperwork, and apologies after the fact, come to Sorge! We had every penny in our accounts levied by the state because Sorge didn't do what they agreed to do in a timely manner. In fact, they never did it at all, just \""""forgot about it!\"""" Wife is 8 months pregnant and ALL of our money (thousands) we saved for the baby coming is gone!" 0
+I drove by this place many times...looking at the all-you-can-eat tue and thur meals. Well I finally took the bait. As I entered the place, I was surprised with amount of items on the walls...I thought it was in good taste, but I am sure others will find it tacky. The food was above average but not the best I have ever had. The chicken was smokey and moist...the ribs were good, but a few on the dry side. Waitstaff very nice and attentive. Great night...I'll be back. 1
+Barely OK. Service was flat out terrible. It's always bad when your server throws another server under the bus for taking 5 minutes to get service after sitting down...not impressed. Service throughout the meal was extremely slow and it took 30 minutes to just get our food (for 2 people). \n\nThe food is OK. Not even close to the best in Madison. The ribs were very dry and tough. The flavor of the rub was good however. The BBQ sauce on the table was also very good. \n\nWill not be going back. 0
+Actually to the last reviewer, yes they do run on a rigid schedule here, if your even 5 minutes late your skipped and have to reschedule. I've been with uw system now for about 2 yrs since my employers plan switched us from Dean. And I have to say I miss dean so much. Better service, friendlier doctors, the list goes on. This opinion also applies to most of their clinics ( urgent care, optometry, psychology, hospital/ER) 0
+Yes, I am reviewing a Starbucks. \nThe reason for this review was for the exceptional service I received here this past weekend. \nMy wife has been saving the points up on her Starbucks rewards card (a gold card). It turns out that you have to cash in free drinks within 30 days on your card now, and they can not be stored and used when ever you like.\nSo instead of have multiple free drinks on her card for us to use, we only had 1 free one.\nThe employee at the counter explained this new rule to us, and still hooked us up with a second free drink any size/ any kind of our choice. \nIt was truly awesome customer service!\nSo thank you lady employee behind the register this last Easter Sunday around noon.\n\nOther things I noticed about this Starbucks, it was very clean, a well organized pastry/muffin area.\nThere is no drive thru, so that kinda sucks.\nI counted at least 3 people working behind the counter, so staffed properly.\nOur drinks were made quick and tasted great!\n\n4 out of 5 only because it is a Starbucks and there are just so many of them (its not original). \nAgain, excellent customer service! 1
+"We recently bought a mid-century house and had no furniture for a couple of the rooms. We went to the Rubin's Clearance Center and happened to catch their moving sale, which meant that everything was marked down below their normal clearance price. Nice! You won't pay Ikea prices, but this is, for the most part, high-quality stuff. Real leather, real wood (for most items), etc. There are a few with scratches and dents, and many items are floor models, but for the most part, that doesn't bother me. We got a really good deal on a chair that apparently someone had ordered but came with the wrong fabric. We also left with a shelf/storage unit/drawer thing, a desk, and a rolling chair. The manager threw in a few gift-y items I had picked out, too. \n\nThe downside is, the salesperson (not the manager), kept reminding us that it was \""""20 minutes until closing time.\"""" This started a half hour before (believe me, I used to work in retail, and I know the \""""oh, you have a half hour before we close\"""" trick). We were out of there ten minutes before they closed, so it's not like we were making them stay late. If you're making commission on a sale which could be several thousand dollars (it ended up under 2K, but still), you shouldn't be pushing people out the door. I might have picked up a couple of other items if I hadn't felt rushed out." 1
+We go there for most of our fresh foods, it doesn't have the feel of a neighborhood grocer but the quality and selection are terrific. 1
+The worst Arby's I have ever eaten at. If you want a good one, visit the one on Park. \nSo, here is why it is bad.\n1) the portions are small on every sandwich that we ordered. Four different sandwiches. This is compared to other Arby's I've eaten at.\n2) they say they don't have any monthly deals. I was told they belong to the same owner as the one on Park and they have monthly deals.\n3) tried it twice and both times they messed up our order. We paid but did not get things.\n4) their customer service is awful\nI don't expect much in life but when I go somewhere to give them my money , I expect better than what I got here. 0
+Um. It's okay, I guess. They have food at decent prices, but the isles are narrow, everything needs a good cleaning and repainting, and it just felt dark and depressing. Otherwise it's all right, but I don't plan on returning here. 0
+I have been to The Ultimate several times for massages with Ellen and would highly recommend her. She is very personable, friendly and professional. I feel extremely relaxed after our sessions. I also used Ellen for a prenatal massage when pregnant. Being as big and uncomfortable as I was, I was worried if I would be able to relax fully. Ellen has blankets and pillows just for that reason! Super comfortable and she remembers to ask about the baby after she was born. Highly recommend!\n\nThe only reason I did not give 5 stars was that the hallway outside the room can get a bit loud if people are walking down, talking or laughing. They should maybe make that more of a quiet space with notices that people are in session. Nothing Ellen could help though! 1
+"Horrible service, inedible food, tremendous swivel factor. But, my drink was fine.\n\nTheir advertised drink specials are good, but most concentrated on shots and low-end liquors (think Smirnoff for $3). The \""""service\"""" at the bar was hard to come by, although there were at least two bartenders working. I asked for a minute with the menu, and spent the next 20 minutes trying to flag down a bartender to take my food order.\n\nOrdered the shrimp special which was not very special at all. Although there were 6 grilled shrimp that were actually pretty good, the rest of the plate was a mess of flavorless, watery rice pilaf and a virtual stalk of broccoli, steamed but otherwise unadorned. At $12.99 it was definitely not a good value. Plus, it took for-ev-er to arrive. The gentleman next to me ordered the meatloaf special, and his cafeteria-style serving arrived in about 30 seconds. That didn't make me very happy for him, however, as it looked equally disgusting.\n\nI cannot recommed this place for anything other than a drink, although the pool players seemed to be having a good time." 0
+"We chose to go to Tully's II instead of going to one of our favorite places, Culvers.\nBig mistake.... Around 7:30 on a Friday night we walk in to the sign that says \""""Please Seat Yourself\"""". So we walk through the Pool Table area to get to the back dining area, since it was close to the salad bar. After searching for a highchair for my son, with no help from the waitress filling the salad bar right next to us, we all sit down at a table. A few moments after sitting down a waitress (Older Woman) came to our table. She took our drink order: two waters with lemon, a Sierra Mist and a chocolate milk, and disappeared. She reappeared with our drinks a few minutes later. The waitress takes our orders, Two Cod Fish Frys and a Perch Fish Fry. We were informed that the salad bar was included with our meal. Well... From the time we walked into Tully's II to the time we left they were stocking the salad bar, which is not a large spread. After 10 minutes of watching this woman stock the salad bar at a snails pace and a distasteful look on her face, we had to ask for silverware and plates. Apparently the woman stocking it didn't seem to notice that they were all gone. I'm sure she thought it was nice that nobody was bothering her as she stocked the bar, not ever considering that nobody could eat from it even if they wanted to. As my wife gets her first plate from the salad bar our meal shows up 20-25 minutes after placing our order. Really? That long for a fish fry in Wisconsin? Then came disappearing act two from our waitress!! The food consists of Heavily battered, greasy fish and tiny french fries. No tartar sauce, no ketchup, no butter for the rolls on the table or salad bar. We had to ask another waitress for some tarter sauce. Another 20 minutes creeps slowly past as we waited for our waitress to come back to check and see if we may want a few more pieces of fish being the fact that we did order \""""All You Can Eat\"""" fish. At this point we have watched 3 other waitresses continue to mess around with this Salad Bar, chatting each other up and texting on their cell phones, while other tables are getting as frustrated as we are. One table had to go to the Salad Bar to get food since nobody bothered to greet them at all. Our waitress later commented that she thought someone else had taken their order. Another table had to get up and walk to the kitchen to ask for their bill... they were lucky enough to have the same disappearing waitress we had. We did notice that our waitress came out of the kitchen a number of times (7 to be exact) to bring things to the two tables closest to the kitchen. But anything past those two ... it's like we didn't even exist. and probably could have walked out without anyone ever noticing. Finally, only after the man asked for his bill, did our waitress reappear to ask if we wanted any more fish. We mentioned at that time that it would be nice to have some ketchup even though most of our fries had been eaten at that point. We also asked for 3 Pieces of Perch, 4 pieces of baked Cod and a refill of Sierra Mist. Not too difficult to remember. 10 minutes later she comes to our table: 1 piece of Perch, 2 pieces of Cod, 3 pieces of baked cod and no refill. 10 minutes after that our waitress came back to the table and before she could ask us anything, I immediately asked for our bill. 45 seconds later she returns with my card, the fastest thing this lady had done ALL night. On our way out, we stopped to talk to a manager, briefly describing the WORST SERVICE we had ever had. I paid first because I didn't want him to think we were trying to get anything free. When we pointed out our waitress, he didn't look surprised. All he had to say was \"""" I hope you come back and give us another chance\"""", not \""""is there anything I can do to make it right?\"""" or \""""come back and have a meal on us\""""..... nothing. We walked out utterly disgusted!! The only reason Tully's II is getting one star is because there is no ZERO star option. Would not...would not.... would not recommend this place to anyone.. EVER. Monona's best Fish Fry...my Foot. Monona has poor standards if this is the best in town." 0
+I have given this place multiple tries now and finally have decided to give it a proper review.\nGeneral Tso's is my go to dish for Chinese take out, an this place failed miserably on that! Nothing but over cooked chicken with a lot of sauce and breading and yucky skin. Yuck.\nThe lo mien was also horrible. There was just no flavor what so ever and nothing but noodles and what looked to be whatever mysterious vegetable they had lying around. \nIf I wanted to order leftover's I would order leftover's!\n\nThere saving grace is their hot sour soup. Very tasty. But...... I had one bad experience with it where I ordered a large to go and instead of telling me they only had enough for a small container, they put the left over/bottom of the pot in and filled it up only 3/4 of the way. Talk about shady service! I even watched them do it from behind the counter. Trying to pull a fast one on me. I think NOT!\n\nI'm still giving it a solid 2 stars because their egg rolls and ragoon were at least tasty too (other than the tasty soup, that is when they have it available). But in all honestly, nothing special. I can go to any Chinese take out joint and get the same thing any day of the week. \n\nSo yeah.....If you want good Chinese. this is not the place I recommend. If you want quick Chinese just because your craving it....well maybe rethink it or just settle for the China Inn. 0
+"I had not taken my family to RR in quite some time. Everyone was in the mood for burgers so it seemed like a good fit for a relatively inexpensive Friday night dinner. Pulling in the parking lot I was surprised at the lack of business - that should have been my first clue. We were seated promptly and our drink order was taken. Then we waited. And waited. Finally our drinks arrived and our order was taken. We ordered a small appetizer and bowl of soup with our meals. Again, we waited. Our appetizer finally arrived - but no soup. It was mediocre, and sadly, the best food we would have that evening.\n\nOur entrees arrived shortly after. It was then my husband asked if he could have his bowl of soup. Soon after the waitress arrived with a half filled bowl. It almost looked as though it had been full at one point, then dumped out.\n\nThe fries were cold on all our meals. The burger I ordered well done, was extremely pink. I did not bother to ask for it to be corrected because at this point the whole experience was quite laughable. More than halfway through our entrees, a gentlemen in what appeared to be a manager's uniform, came to the table with a bowl of soup asking if it was ours. My husband laughed and told him, \""""No, I already got this half full bowl.\""""\n\nA few moments later I bit into something hard, like bone, in my burger. At that point I was disgusted - and done. I would have told the waitress that the food (and service) was awful, but we were never asked. When she brought the bill she said she had taken the soup off the bill since it was only a 1/2 bowl. So my husband's comment must have at least made it back to her, yet there was no apology for it, nor the fact that he had to ask for it and received it after his entr\u00e9e.\n\n$58.00 for 3 people, lackluster/slow service and terrible food? No thanks RR. We won't be back." 0
+These guys rip you off. I had a coupon for an oil change, fluid top off, and a tire rotation. I have a scratched rim on my car so I know where it was they said they rotated my tires when in fact they didn't. Total losers 0
+This review is SOLELY for the flavor Waffle Cone.\n\nBoring. It has a vanilla custard base with waffle cones and chocolate pieces in it. First, there was not many piece of chocolate or waffle cone in it. It was not a fun and interesting mix of add-ins. \n\nI like their vanilla ice cream, this flavor did nothing for it. 0
+I love Culver's as a company, first. They are solid through and through. \n\nEach location varies a little, but I think, on the whole, the parent company does enough to keep the franchises in line very well. I've never been disappointed with any Culver's at which I've eaten.\n\nThis location does everything well. I work near here, so I go here at least once a week for lunch, and have for probably the last four years. I have never had a single complaint. Even when they're busy, they manage to keep the place looking well and getting the food out fast and hot.\n\nThe only knock I could issue against this place is the layout of their parking lot isn't great. It could get fixed. If you park on the right-hand side of the lot, you can get stuck in your space if there's a long line at the drive-thru. 1
+Called this morning after I noticed my outside spigot was leaking and frozen. Stan was very friendly and sent a team within 30 minutes. The two guys who arrived were great and finished the repair quickly. The talked to me in advance of doing any work and even provided cost estimates. Discussed options were and helped me decide the best course. The cost was reasonable and I will definitely call again if I need plumbing work.\nThanks - Christine 1
+"For the all hype this places gets, it sure didn't live up to it. Sure, it was busy- what place isn't on a Friday night in Wisconsin. Rail drinks were prices right- two drinks for $6.00. I ordered the lake perch- what a DISAPPOINTMENT. If you've been to Door County/eastern WI and had perch there, don't bother with Tobys perch. It was not good. My cottage cheese was warm, and my date's \""""salad\"""" was lettuce with salad dressing plopped on it. No veggies, croutons- nothing. The server was nice enough, for bring so overwhelmed and busy." 0
+Nice place and I did not stay there....but think twice before holding a meeting or multi-day conference here. They have one restroom per sex and those are one seaters only! Not cool. Also, I watched a bin of garbage sit under the stairway ALL WEEK....and it never got moved. Nice.... 0
+NOTE: I only just got my car back so I cannot yet comment on the long-term resilience of the paint job.\n\nMy wife bought a new VW Passat in December and was hit by a dump truck in January. There was body damage to the driver-side front door, back door and rear quarter panel. Our insurance is with Geico who has an agent that works right out of ABRA's office. So I took it there for an assessment.\n\nEveryone was extremely kind and helpful. The process of getting the estimate both by Geico and by ABRA was very quick and easy. Also, ABRA was nice enough to provide me with a rental car on their dime. Enterprise came out to ABRA's location and we took care of the rental there. All I paid for was the insurance which was like $12-13/day.\n\nABRA sent daily updates via text message letting me know their progress and as soon as they had an estimated completion time, the let me know that as well.\n\nI dropped it off on Tuesday, January 21 and they completed all the repairs and paint on Friday however I couldn't pick it up until Monday, January 27 as the paint needed to dry. The car looks excellent! 1
+The staff at Urbana Tire Company have always been very friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful.\n\nThey always provide real timely service at an affordable price and they don't give you the run-around with repair costs or deadlines.\n\nThey are located close enough to downtown Urbana that if you drop off your car you can take a peaceful stroll down Main street, maybe stop by the book store, or drop into any one of the dining/drinking establishments to have a cool beverage and a tasty bite to eat while your car gets fixed. 1
+"We have been going to Caring Hands with our dogs and cats for many years. Dr. Curt saw us through the aging and passing of two cats and a dog, all well into old age with great quality of life. \n\nDr. Curt also saw us through the adoption of a new dog, who has a specialized problem: an urge to eat every inedible object and substance he encounters. At 7 months old, our new puppy developed a serious bowel obstruction and required removal of 3 feet of his intestines and reattachment. This was a complicated and risky surgery. Because of Curt's supreme surgical skill, that dog is with us today at 4 years old, happy and loved.\n\nDr. Rebecca is also an outstanding vet, both in terms of skill and caring feeling for animals and their human families. We have now seen Dr. Rebecca many times for the regular care of the \""""dog who lived\"""" and the newest addition to our family, another rescue dog (who came to us with a number of minor healthcare problems). We trust Dr. Rebecca implicitly.\n\nThe staff at Caring Hands are also amazing -- good with people, competent at the animal health care business, loving to animals and able to calm and handle them. The staff has low turnover, and some of them, like Gigi, have been there as long as we have. \n\nYou could not choose a better vet service in the Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas. If you are at some distance in an outlying small town (as we are), they are well worth the drive." 1
+Brought my Saturn to Fairfield Automotive and I couldn't be happier. The fuel pump had a component that was cracked and they were able to repair it, rather than my purchasing the entire unit, which saved me the equivalent of my mortgage this month.\n\nI will definitely return and would recommend their service. Very personable and friendly staff, and an overall great experience. 1
+"I went here today because my car needed an oil change.. badly. I'd been putting it off because I just moved here in August (am I allowed to say \""""just\"""" still?) and wasn't sure how to go about finding a reliable place. I chose Meineke from the five or so car places I had coupons for by looking at the reviews on yelp. For 19.95 (or a little over $22 including tax) with my coupon (basic oil change is usually 24.95) I had my oil/filter changed and the oil disposed of properly, fluids topped off, and a basic belts/tires overall inspection. The men there were so friendly and speedy! They didn't give me the runaround.. just my oil changed with a smile. I would recommend them to anybody and will be back! \nAlso, from drive up to drive away it took maybe.. 30 minutes even though there were several other cars in the garage (I went at 2pm on a Tuesday afternoon)." 1
+Awful just awful, I gave them my car Thursday night at 4, I was informed a part needed ordered they would call me when finished, I called them the following Wednesday confused on why it was taking so long, I was informed it was done Friday and he thought he called me to tell me, I will not be going back, just crap service!! 0
+"Ok, this place has decent food. Well, depending on the day. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not.\n\nHowever, for a small mom and pop place, they don't seem to do much to make people feel welcome. \n\nThe last time I ate there was the last time. I had breakfast with a friend of mine, and all was going well, weak coffee aside. We ordered some breakfast, and the waitress (who turned out to be one of the managers or supervisors) asked if we wanted gravy on our potatoes.\n\nMy friend said \""""I'd love it on the side, please\"""" only to be told \""""No.\"""" When he said \""""no?\"""" she replied \""""Gravy is complimentary, and you either have it on the potatoes or no gravy.\""""\n\nI made the choice then that if one bowl for gravy was too precious to wash, then I would save them the time and effort by not going back. Problem solved, all dishes are clean!\n\nSkip it and go to Sam's cafe." 0
+Good price, matches quality 1
+Pizza in the CU seems to be an overall disappointment. We like Papa Del's, but it is pricey and takes forever to deliver, and although we like Jupiter's and Timpone's for a good thin crust, they are more involved than a simple good delivery or quick bite.\n\nStepping into that gap, my wife and I find Papa Murhpy's convenient and tasty. Their veggie delite is great. What I like about the pizza is that the toppings are good, particularly the ample fresh veggies. \n\nOne of their pizzas has a garlic sauce that we also like.\n\nMaybe it's just me, but these pizzas seem much less oily and overall slightly healthier than what we get when we order out, and of course in baking ourselves get second to none freshness.\n\nSo, we've had great experiences here and really enjoyed the flavors, and also feel that we've ate (slightly) healthier and saved some money. It also doesn't hurt that we're a mile away and we can grab one on a trip to Schnuck's. 1
+I'd give it a zero if I could. This place is weak as fuck. Mexican food? Please. I'd rather go to Taco Bell. There's a taco truck down the road that you're better off spending your money on. 0
+I've reviewed another Cracker Barrel in the past, and this location lives up to the all-american constant that I've come to expect from Cracker Barrels.\nIts a tradition for my sister and I to have a meal at Cracker Barrel when I come to visit her, so we headed straight over there when I got off the train yesterday morning. I was pleasantly surprised to be seated without a wait- it was about 10:45 in the morning and the parking lot was PACKED (post-church crowd?). But we must have come in at the perfect time because there was one empty, clean table- and it was ours!\nOur server was very nice, our food came out quickly and tasted great. You know how sometimes when food comes out really fast it tastes old like they made it earlier and waited for someone to order it? This wasn't the case. It was all piping hot and fresh. The odds were ever in our favor. 1
+The service is awful and you will often receive things you didn't order. The food is ok, but get it carry-out after a quick inspection to make sure they included everything you paid for. 0
+I f'in love monicals. Perhaps because I was indoctrinated into loving this pizza as a small child. However, when I come home to visit I often find myself wanting to come here and stuff my face. Cheese pizza, topped with their red dressing...so wrong, but oh so right. 1
+If you want burned pizzas, go here. If you want to pay full price for an incomplete order, go here. I wish I could have given them zero stars because even one star is too many! 0
+For my 500th review, I thought about writing about beaches in San Diego, art centers in Los Angeles, cafes in New Mexico, or bookstores in Boston. But it seemed right to focus on the Mass Transit District of Champaign-Urbana, the bus system that keeps my life in order. \n\nI moved a month ago to Chambana, and it has quickly become apparent that I do not live in Southern California any more. The land is flat, the wind comes sweeping through, the place is smaller in scope, and I'm rapidly realizing that I'm not going to want to rely on my car when the snow falls from the sky.\n\nEnter Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District.\n\nThere's no need for a parking permit when there are countless, continuously running lines covering the entire area. My weekday mornings find me checking my house, looking through my backpack, making sure all my stuff is in order, before frantically hustling down the street in order to catch the 13 Silver South Line to campus, which runs twice an hour. \n\nIf I'm worried about catching the bus, the MTD has a text messaging service, where you can text the bus line with a number and get real time information for when the bus is arriving. Let me tell you, a text message has saved me more than once from missing the last bus before class starts. :)\n\nThe website is unfortunately abbreviated (http://www.cumtd.com), but wonderfully comprehensive. I've had generally great luck with the drivers on the 5, 10, 13, and 7, and I'm really glad to have made it to a place with really accessible, constant, reliable mass transit. I'm slightly less worried about gas prices, as it's free for university students to ride the ever-present CUMTD system. :)\n\nIn short, thank you so much, Chambana MTD for getting me where I need to go all the time, every time. 1
+Well I went to school here and loved it and I feel like I got a great education. It may be huge but once you find your niche you will do just fine! You just have to make sure you go to class and take good notes because most classes are so huge they won't harass you to come, yet just expect you to! I loved the Big Ten games and the energy of the campus. I would never have picked a different place to spend four years! 1
+For me, no trip to my alma matre is complete without a visit to Empire. I doubt I can be completely objective; I love the place too much. I mean, I've watched the family's kids grow up! I recommend the General Tso's chicken. The flavor of the sauce is amazing and the consistency of the chicken excellent.\n\nSit by the window and watch the campus walk by below... great location. 1
+Now that's what I call mediocre!\n\nI'm not a snob when it comes to Chinese food at all. I've experienced both unnecessarily authentic Chinese cuisine and hyper-Americanized Chinese food and I will go for something in-between every time.\n\nSo this place seems like it will fit right in with that, but it doesn't. The service blows, they have a $7 minimum charge for credit/debit cards - when I told them that was not allowed withiin their contracts with the credit card companies they gave me a blank stare, I walked out.\n\nThe couple of times I have eaten here I was not even mildly enthused about anything - the fried rice has no soy sauce flavor, or any particular flavor at all, it reminds me of those microwaveable rice cups. The meat was chewy and decently flavored but the portion was pretty small- not worth the price.\n\nDon't worry, there's about 15,000 Asian restaurants on Green St - I'm sure that you'll find something... 0
+When I went in it smelled overpoweringly like barf. Remembrance of the stomach bile stink still haunts me whenever I think of or pass by this eyesore. It was so strong I couldn't talk, listen or even think. I could hardly choke down the swill and nod to whatever crap music was playing or in rough acknowledgment of what I thought someone else was saying. WHAT DID SHE SAY? THIS PLAY DUCKLING BUCKS? Its pretty loud. \n\nNeedless to say it was also too crowded, dark and dirty. I realize that I am not exactly in their target market, being over 21 and all, but this place is just horrifically bad. Those that characterize this bar as anything but an unmitigated crap-dungeon are either lying to themselves or have never been to a decent bar. 0
+Food was pretty average. Waitress was pleasant. I ordered the mixed grill. It was all chicken. Where was the mix that was on the menu?!? $15.99 for grilled chicken and a few grilled onions is not a bargain. No rice. Burnt naan. I will return to Puran in Bloomington:) 0
+I adopted a dog a few months ago. She is a 3 year old border collie lab mix named Lily. I know when the dogs are given up the humane society relies on the former family being honest about the dogs behavior. I was told she was a friendly, sweet lap dog that has never had issues with other animals. She gets along with my cat great, but when other dogs come along on walks she flips out. She even attacked one recently. I'm positive she was abused by her previous family. Cchs didn't take great care of her either. Her pads were all torn in her front paws, which had her limping for the first few weeks, her gums bled like crazy and her teeth were in awful condition, and she was too skinny. We were ready to give her back because of the strain it put us through. We have since turned her around with training and gotten her back to full health, but it took hundreds and hundreds of dollars. 0
+This place is under new management and is much improved. Huge crowds, but fast takeaway service. 1
+Man, this place is packed with moms, dads, and their UIUC-enrolled kids. I swear, they used this location to film their latest commercial, about a college girl, her parents, and her (freeloading) roommates/friends.\n\nSometimes you gotta fill a craving, and that means waiting an hour for a table. And all Conan O'Brien/Jim Cramer jokes* aside, it's a pretty damn good place to go for the money. And the chairs have wheels! WEEEEEE!\n\nI swear, the soup/salad/breadsticks have sprinkles of crack and MSG, they're pretty addicting. And I'm pretty sure they use one can of Morton's salt per serving bowl of salad.\n\nTip: Make sure you ask for more salad and breadsticks as soon as you get your first batch, or the waiter will disappear until your entrees arrive. By then, they know they got you pinned against a psychological wall, because who eats more salad with their entree? Break past that wall of uncomfortability and continue to ask for refills until the check arrives. Heck, ask for it after the check arrives. It's like a glass of water - it should always be full.\n\nFYI, the sangria is f-ing expensive. BEWARE!\n\n*If you haven't seen Conan's impression of an Italian grandfather going to Olive Garden or the Conan/Cramer interview about Olive Garden, do so immediately. 1
+We went in there on Sunday for lunch, it was packed-well the foyer was at least. After sitting there for ten minutes we were led to a dinig area that was maybe 1/3 full of customers. I was a bit confused on their use of host and hostesess. There was one person taking names, another checking the names, two other standing their alternating taking the diners to their seats in the dated dining room. Christ the only reason we went to this place is because we had a gift card and I'm hoping the gift giver next year makes a better choice. So my wife ordered the fettucini alfredo with Chicken (she has a standard) and I ordered some sort of entre that appeals to men that only eat beef, toss it with some pasta and voila, Dinner! The humorous moment was when the server asked me how I would like my braised beef done-it's braised, look it up. Anyhow the sauce with it was a cream base, had some portabella mushrooms with it and some fresh parsley (to make it appear fresh) though my entre looked like it has been sitting under the hot lights for a good 10 minutes. The salad we got was marginal (I don't get what the big deal is) and the breadsticks seemed like they'd been sitting in the basket for 10 minutes (not so hot)- While our food wasn't absolutely horrible, I don't understand why this place is full all the time. I would love for it to be another 10 years (or more) until I eat here again....glad I wasn't paying for it! 0
+"Went in there with high expectations, Neil Brown \""""Who wants to be your jeweler!\"""" never even came out of his hole in the back. This place is over priced and will rip you off, also if you want to sell jewelry. Don't go here!!!" 0
+Common Ground gets a lot of flack for being expensive, but really it's only expensive if you're comparing Common Ground's organic items to the conventional items at Schnuck's or Meijer - and several time I've noticed Common Ground's organics were actually priced cheaper than those at the chain stores. You also have to consider the fact that Common Ground is a small, independent grocery store that has to have a higher margin in order to survive - and it tries its best to 'practice what it preaches' in it's business practices, from biodegradable, american-made produce bags to decent employee wages. All those little ethical steps cost money - and since the co-op is community owned, ultimately the money you spend there is going back into the community, rather than in some corrupt CEO's pocket, and that's always a good thing.\n\nApart from my price-justification rant, this is the most awesome grocery store in town. Great deli with vegan options everyday and beautiful produce - often local and organic - that you can't find anywhere else. 1
+"Where do you go when your washer and dryer break down?\n\nHow about Starcrest, which can boast it's own little \""""study room\"""" with two desks, four chairs, and free wi-fi? That's right. I like to surf the net while separating my whites from the colors. And no, that's not racist.\n\nThe washers are expensive--at least by my standards--$1.50 a wash, but they fit in more than your average washer. Dryers are about 25 centers per 7 minutes, but are HUMONGONORMOUS, so all told, washing two loads of laundry came to $3 in washing and $1.75 in drying (all of it fit in that one dryer and i let it run for 49 mins).\n\nThe laundromat is clean and big, so that's a plus. Also, the wi-fi network....is named \""""Chuck likes Guys\"""" Um, wow Chuck. Thanks for letting us all know via internet. We're very happy for you. Seriously, perhaps a greeting card would've better. I imagine Hallmark making the card, where the front would be a peaceful lake with the words: \""""Life has some surprises.\"""" Then the inside: \""""Like my newfound attraction to men.\""""\n\nBut since Hallmark isnt' yet that edgy, we have starcrest's wireless to make the announcements for us." 1
+"The man who was taking in my dry cleaning order was very short with me, rude, and then threw (literally) my clothes into a basket as I walked away. I asked if he could be more gentle with my clothes and he told me \""""They're fine\"""". I promptly asked for my clothes back and took them to Denny's on Mattis. Last time I use any Starcrest dry cleaning." 0
+I first went to Merry Ann's the night I craved The Home Stretch Haystack. Merry Ann's version paled in comparison. I gave them another shot a few weeks later, this time for lunch. I ordered a blue plate special, country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, and peas. The country fried steak patty was chopped formed, deep fried, and covered with a gravy dry mix, which also covered the potatoes. The peas were from a can. Haven't eaten there since. 0
+Service 5 stars, food 2 stars, atmosphere 2 stars. Overall 2.5 stars. 0
+This is a small, shabby-chic French restaurant serving simple french food. The style of cooking is from the Brittany region of France (in the North) and hardier, less complex, and less delicate than the stereotypical French cuisine. The menu is small is its a little more expensive than the average place in CU but the food we ate was tasty, filling, and a nice change. I recommend the salmon starter and specials. Service was relaxed and friendly but not slow. My parents both enjoyed the coffee. 1
+"Very good greasy-spoon Mexican place. My husband and I both had margaritas, and they were great- not too sweet, nice amount of salt. Make sure you look at all of the options- we ordered \""""fresh\"""" which uses fresh lime juice. They have tons of tequila choices. Nachos we shared were good, and the small order was more than enough for two of us.\n\nMy husband had the mixed fajitas, and enjoyed them. Portion was huge, and we brought about half of it home. I had the pozole and Alex taco. Both were flavorful. Pozole had a nice amount of spice. \n\nWe'll return." 1
+I guess there is no way to really make Amtrak improve by making a one-star review, but I think it's awful how expensive it now is to go to Chicago given the quality of the service. I live in Stockholm now and was entertaining notions of going back to Champaign to do another degree, but really...it's an isolated place if you don't have a car. It shouldn't be a big deal to go to Chicago. It shouldn't use up all my money or my patience. I've had 11 hour delays on Amtrak! Chicago is a major travel hub and the closest major city. The fact that it is so difficult to get to hurts the University. \n\nSweden benefits enormously from having fast, relatively cheap, and hassle-free railway. I don't have to sit on a cramped bus next to a McDonalds eating elementary school kid or endure six hour delays on a crappy train to get to places like Oslo and Copenhagen. I'm bragging now, but UIUC needs Amtrak to shape up. 0
+Did you know the specials are here at the top? Because the greasily myopic server will remind you of this no matter how frequently you visit. You could get the best damned French toast in the world at Sam's every weekend, and I'm pretty sure he'd still point out the special.\n\nDid you read what I wrote there? Best. Damned. French. Toast. In. The. World.\n\nHow is it so good? That's a good question. Somehow the combination of totally ordinary white bread and totally ordinary pancake batter transcends the potential of both parts to result in something truly drool-worthy: a giant slab of golden brown toast in a pool of butter and syrup. If you like French toast, there's no reason to consider anything else on the menu.\n\nBUT if you do, you'll find that they also have grits - a rarity above the Mason-Dixon line - swimming in butter, crispy bacon, truly over-medium eggs, and delicious pancakes. The coffee is, well, blackish, but it's really not fair to judge a diner on the quality of their coffee. Your mug will always be full, for better or for worse.\n\nMy husband and I moved away from Champaign in 2007 but make a point of having breakfast at Sam's whenever we're back. There are better-for-us breakfasts in Champaign. There are fancier breakfasts in Champaign. But there's only one Sam's, and we'll keep coming back as long as it sticks around. 1
+Don't know what I ordered here but it was dirt cheap. Probably less than $3.\n\nYou get what you pay for but the food is cheap quick and easy. There's an 80% chance that Sam could be serving you. Say hi. 0
+I got Sam's French Toast with a side of eggs and the eggs were fine but the french toast mostly tasted of everything else that was on the grill. I think if there were separate grills for meat vs other items it would've been better. Friendly service though. 0
+Decent drinks + chill atmosphere + Irish Nachos (oh God yes) + lack of sketchy people grinding on you = WIN. 1
+I love watching drunk freshman share the plate of Irish Nachos, absolutely hilarious. \n\nBurgers are great, beers good enough for a campus bar. Exactly what you expect. 1
+This is one of those places where I only go if someone else REALLY wants to go. i always get the same thing, a chicken melt with onions and peppers. I could make it better, but it's been reliable. I am not an egg person, so I guess I am missing out? Coffee is not good. Usually crowded, and service is passable. 0
+Back in CU for the holidays....boy were we disappointed. Used to love thisplace..but really gone down in quality and service. Ordered the Antipasto, which I used to enjoy when Frank was there....I got a place of lettuce with a few packaged pepperoni and NO KALAMATA olives or any type of olive at all...no pepperchoni, ,,,9 dollars and change. Absolutely terrible. Pasta was cold...Service was slow with few customers...would not be surprised if this place closed soon. If youthink this s the ld MANZELLA..forget it...not as good or even close to what it used to be!!!!! 0
+"I've never eaten at Hardee's.\n\nI've been to Hardee's twice. Once was waaay back in 2008 or so, when I went in and ordered some chicken tenders. They told me they were out of chicken tenders (?) so I'd have to order something else. Pass. I've been avoiding it ever since.\n\nYesterday, boyfriend and friends wanted Hardee's. I figured it was time to let bygones be bygones, so I went to Hardee's and ordered the three-chicken-tender combo basket with curly fries and a drink. The girl behind the counter was efficient but rushed, which is kind of what I expect from fast food employees, so I'm not really fazed by that. My friends were already seated and served, so I filled my beverage and sat with them. I made sure my number was prominently displayed near the edge of the table, as directed.\n\nBoyfriend finishes eating basically as soon as I sit down. This is normal.\n\nFriend A finishes his burger about five minutes later. Still no sign of my food.\n\nFriend B finishes her meal. By now it's been ten minutes. Hmm.\n\nI notice that people who were three spots behind me in line have been served and have FINISHED at this point.\n\nI check my receipt. It's been fifteen minutes. My friends need to get back to work. I flag down the next passing employee, who happens to be the manager. I ask him what had happened to my food. Manager disappears, comes back three or so minutes later. Apparently the person who put my tenders in to cook forgot to set a timer (??) and they burned, so rest assured, they were going to make me new ones and they should be ready in another five minutes or so.\n\nNo.\n\nI tell him to cancel my order and give me a refund. He was sincere and apologetic, which I appreciate, but at this point I had been in the restaurant for over a half an hour with no food. I'm patient for the most part, but there was no offer to comp the meal, just.. \""""Hey, keep waiting and we might feed you in another few minutes. Maybe!\"""" I understand that they may have been understaffed and that it was the lunch rush, but how no one noticed that one order wasn't filled for 15 + minutes just boggles my mind. I took the money from my refund and went next door to Taco Bell, where I was served terrible but tasty food very promptly and with much kindness. I really love the Taco Bell on Neil. It's clean, friendly, and the girl who works the register during lunch is awesome. I even make substitutions and deletions to my order, and they have NEVER gotten it wrong. So, the moral of this story, in short - save your time and money by skipping Hardee's and go next door to Taco Bell." 0
+Decent! 1
+Mike n Molly's is a great time for those looking to enjoy the variety that Champaign-Urbana has to offer. The gigs are almost always entertaining and the staff is very responsive and friendly. It's a nice place to go with a small group of friends and have a few, or even dance on Saturdays. As a college student, I think it's fantastic for my new friends that Mike n Molly's lets them in at 19+, because it's a real bitch finding other bars that do that. 1
+I'm a HUGE fan of the combination bulgogi plate. Chicken, pork, beef...all on one plate. I'm getting hungry for some right now. Too bad I'm two hours away...*sigh* 1
+I've been to A-Ri-Rang several times now and I have to say that I am not a fan. None of the dishes are particularly great, and I would even dare to say that most are vastly bland by Korean standards (my S. Korean friend really didn't like the beef bulgogi). \n\nBeing that it takes a very long time to get your food, and that finding seats for groups larger than 2 people is nearly impossible, I am not likely to return -- There are definitely better Korean restaurant in the extreme vicinity. 0
+Legendarily lame.\n\nThis place has managed to successfully wage a campaign against fun for more than a decade. Tactics include: carefully measuring out each shot with a measuring cup while making mixed drinks and charging four dollars above market price for shitty food.\n\nGoing to legends is like having the hot water cut out in the middle of a shower. \nIt's like getting your scrotum caught while zipping up your fly. \nIt's like watching Schindler's List during a bachelor party. \nIt's like clogging the toilet at your girlfriend's parent's house. \n\nNot fun at all. 0
+Love this place! Who would've thought I'd be reviewing a library?\n\nThe building is so cool and modern inside. So many places to lounge, a cafe, an outdoor area to chill, and the best thing of all for me is that there is a huge play area in the children's section! With toys, puzzles, and books galore. I haven't had to buy too many books for my little one (she's 1 now!). Instead, I check out 6 to 8 books per every 4 weeks for her to enjoy and they are all usually in good shape. Plus they have a free baby time class there where we can bring our babies. The instructors are so talented. They sing and read books to our babies. They also bring toys for them to play with. My little girl loves it! And loves to be with the other babies as well. Awesome! 1
+"This place is the worst. \nOf course, it's beautiful and has a great selection of books...so long as you don't mind living under the most tyrannical librarian regime ever to live. \nEvery time I walk into this library, I feel like I'm walking on eggshells wondering what rule I might break next. And God forbid they catch your child with a Goldfish cracker in the kids section...off with their heads! \nAdditionally, once it was off limits to Savoy/Mahomet residents, I felt unwelcome there and totally uncomfortable. \nI do have a grad student friend who had her feet slightly outside her sandals and got yelled at for it. Who the hell are these librarians to tell people how they need to sit or wear their shoes? \nAnd the children's librarians are not friendly or nice with the kids, but generally seem annoyed that anyone is even there. I thought that was the point of a library? To excite people about reading and give FREE ACCESS TO ALL. \nChampaign \""""Public\"""" library (which it really isn't anymore) is truly the most unfriendly library I have ever been to and I will never go back there again." 0
+Better than most chain pizza, it's ok. \n\nWe got a thin crust, which was nice and crispy, only a little greasy, ok ingredients, not amazing on the cheese, and had kind of a bland crust.\n\nI guess that doesn't sound too good, but I really promise it's better than any national chain pizza you'll find in town. It also has a really friendly, laid-back atmosphere. 0
+"I went here for their new customer cleaning discount. I made the appointment last week. I showed up 15 minutes before my 2:00 o'clock appointment as requested. The front doors were locked, no one visible in the office, no response to knocking, no closed sign or \""""Back at [clock]...\"""". After pounding on the door in the rain for several minutes before calling the office's phone. A person who claimed to work for a 'sister practice' answered, confirmed my appointment, and put me on hold while he tried to get ahold of someone in the office. After several minutes in the rain, he told me that he could only reach an answering machine. I left.\n\nI have never been so grossly disrespected by what's purported to be a business. I have never seen such colossal unprofessionalism. This business and medical practice does not give a fig about its patients'/customers' time. Judging by the other reviews here, I clearly dodged a bullet." 0
+Food was great, generous portions, they piled on the entrees, despite the to go box already pretty full. Good to see. Didn't see any old lady maybe that's why. 1
+Recently I visited a handful of international food stores in Champaign, IL. Far East Market was the most impressive among them. Their Produce selection was incredible. A short list includes mangos, banannas, Korean pears, luffa, eggplant, casava, clabaza squash, lotus root, galanga, plantain, daikon, dirion, and many more. There was a variety of mushrooms. They offer very fresh seafood. Other items that were offered bananna blossom in brine, canned jack fruit, pickled caggage, bamboo shoots, quail eggs, fried gluten, dried lotus seeds and a variety of exotic teas. If you are looking for a more authentic selection of fresh foods, this is likely your best bet. The grocery store is rustic and it almost feels as though you step into an inner city market in another country when you visit Far East Market. They take both checks and cash but do NOT accept credit. 1
+Crust takes almost exactly like cardboard and the toppings are icky. I can't imagine why anyone would order from here.\n\nAlthough I did make a second order from here one time - New Year's Eve in fact - but that was only because the cab we had booked never showed up to bring us back home from downtown. So, I walked here, ordered a pizza to be delivered to my house, then tried to make the delivery guy drive me AND the pizza. Pretty smart, huh? Too bad they wouldn't let me though. So I canceled the ordered and kept on walking. And walking. And walking. It's a long way to east Urbana from downtown Champaign. In the cold. On New Year's Eve. 0
+I brought my dog in who was very sick and not doing well. They ran a few tests and charged me about a thousand dollars to tell me my dog was old and was going into kidney failure. I am a medical professional, I asked if this could possibly be an infection and they said no the dog was just old and had about a month to live. I took the dog to my vet first thing monday morning and the first thing she said was the dog had a good chance of having a serious kidney infection and may respond to treatment. Isn't that what I asked! After 5 days of antibiotic treatment the dog is brand new and back to normal. I can't say enough about my vet, she is awesome and thorough. As for Animal Emergency clinic, they are boobery and nothing more. A monkey can start and IV and give fluids, I paid HUGE money for medical management of my dog. I do anesthesia for a living and if I performed this incompetently I would get my ass sued off for sure and I would deserve it. I guess vets have the luxury of never having to live under that ax, and they also have the luxury of making a whole lot more money than I do evidently by what they charged. Humans don't even get charged this much for simple IV therapy! Totally ridiculous, take your dog, cat, parrot whatever to the U of I, they are expensive but your pet will be alive when you leave. This place is a joke to the highest magnitude! 0
+"God help you when there's a wrestling tournament in town and you're checking out a grad program in CU. No Union, no historic Lincoln....yes Super 8.\n\nNow, Super 8 is...a Super 8. You are not expecting a bevy of Milanese opera singers, clad in diaphanous shawls and wet with the last cloying droplets of the spring rain, to entertain you with their siren songs in front of the tiny fireplace in the antiseptic lobby.\n\nBut, you aren't expecting to see smoking/non-smoking rooms (least if you're from California, a land where tobacco smoking results in summary execution by armed guards)--and being put up in a smoking room is not much of a boon, especially when it smells as if the entire room is an ashtray.\n\nWhen I mentioned this to the disinterested yet vaguely friendly guy at the front lobby, he pulled his head back from teh phone where he was chattin' with his ladyfriend just long enough to query, \""""Hey, you want Pops to go up and Febreeze that for ya?\""""\n\nHe then gestured in the general direction of a stooped, wizened gentleman, wrinkled and neat, who looked exhausted. I gulped back shame as I reached for the doorknob to leave. \""""Um, yeah, can you Febreeze it?\"""" \n\nThat night it smelled like someone had been smoking in a flowery meadow. \n\nThe one additional star is for the free wireless in the room. But I felt I had to taste the air, so I don't know if it really should get that extra estrella.\n\nI'm so sorry, Pops. But thanks for the Febreezin' anyway." 0
+My fiancee and I have been putting off going back to see the University of Illinois campus for a while now. We saw that Super 8 was having a crazy anniversary sale on rooms where if you booked online on a certain date and time, your room would only be $8.88. We decided this would be the perfect oppurtunity to head down to Champaign so we tried to book the room and got it.\n\nThis is the point where I tell you if I had paid any more than $8.88, I would have felt ripped off. The room smelled very weird (that smell that makes you think someone could have died in there but they used enough chemicals to kill every last skin cell), the bedding was very itchy, and the shower curtain didn't even have any plastic liner to keep the water in the tub. The only positives (the reason it gets two stars instead of one) were that there was good pressure in the shower and the location was not bad. Honestly though, unless it is a crazy deal like we had, there are better hotels in the area. There is even a nicer Super 8 near Lincoln Avenue. 0
+We ate tonight at Nitaya, and our food was excellent. I had the Pineapple Chicken Curry and my wife had a Modified Number 77. We had potstickers for an appetizer and sticky rice and Mango for dessert. The only slight complaint was that the decor was slightly dated, but for authentic Thai, this was it. The service was great and no problems with English understanding him or us. 1
+A let down...\nread more...\nhttp://www.thaifoodaficionado.com/2012/06/nitaya-thai-champaign-il.html 0
+I just moved my daughter into an apartment for college and stumbled on Farren's. We had a great burger and ice cold beer after a long drive and move in. I had the bacon feta blue cheese burger and it was terrific. Fries. onion rings and chips were all great. Service was very good. Thank you Farren's! 1
+Based purely on service. . . 10 people (3 groups), 10 minutes, 6 empty tables, 2 servers, 0 eye contact, 0 acknowledgement to people waiting to sit. Horrible, maybe burgers are good, but I do not like being ignored. 0
+"Today is St. Joseph's Day, a day that in Italy and many traditional Italian-American households is as special as St. Patrick's Day is to the Irish, and a day rich in food rituals. To mark the occasion, I decided that after work I would have a multi-course dinner at one of Champaign-Urbana's \""""Italian\"""" restaurants. Let me first preface my review with some background. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, in a traditional Italian-American household where food was a centerpiece of family life and the table was the \""""sacra tavola\"""" or sacred table. I dined in restaurants in Little Italy and Brooklyn where the wait staff was fresh \""""off the boats\"""" and barely spoke English and the owners and chefs were all old school Italians who had menus often hand-written and dictated by what was fresh and available in the markets and there was a sense of tradition in the entire dining experience. Their tables were often occupied by members of \""""La Famiglia\"""" but we won't go there. I have no such high expectations from the local \""""Eye-talian\"""" businesses. Anyway, I decided upon The Great Impostor , er, Impasta. The d\u00e9cor bordered on tacky, with prints of Italian posters taped to the sides of the booths. Tape? Really? Service was slow and perfunctory. The meal started with bread, olive oil, and cheese for the dipping. The oil seemed decent enough but the cheese was not Parmigiano Reggiano. I ordered a glass of the house Chianti, which was drinkable. For my appetizer, I chose the Sausage in Crust. The sausage was unremarkable and under-seasoned and the crust was bone dry. The small side of greens was nicely dressed but rather limp. My main course was the Linguini Pescatore, described as clams, mussels and shrimp with spicy marinara and ripe olives served over homemade linguini. The mussels were borderline, the shrimp decently done, and the clams of questionable origin. The sauce had a nice spice to it but did not encourage the ritual \""""fare la scarpetta\"""", which means to wipe your plate clean with a piece of bread. The olives appeared to be sliced black olives from a can. The linguine was cut so short that it defied twirling on the fork. I indulged myself with dessert on this special holiday. As expected, no Sfinge de San Giuseppe, a traditional pastry, on the menu, so I opted for the Tiramisu and a cup of espresso with a splash of Sambuca. The latter was fine, the former was nothing special. Perhaps this seems a harsh review. Many people may like the \""""Eye-talian\"""" food offered in C-U's restaurants, likely because that is what they are accustomed to. I like some of the Mexican and Chinese food here but I'm sure that Mexicans and Chinese raised on the authentic cuisine may find it not up to their standards. So it is with ethnic cuisine. A lot just depends upon what you are used to." 0
+this is place is just horrible. they tried to buy my $380 coach hand purse for $3 dollars ????? are you fudging serious?! the whole store smell so bad, and the second hand clothes they well are way too expensive! DONT SELL THEM YOUR CLOTHES PEOPLE, it's just not worth the trip. 0
+"Clybourne is the best student bar in Champaign. Unlike most of the other campus bars, Clybourne offers a multi-floored facility, with plenty of room for sitting, drinking, and dancing. Prices are awesome! Thursdays feature $1 Coronas, Tuesdays are \""""Wine Nights\"""" where they serve $8 bottles of wine and champagne. Sundays, my favorite, are $1 you-call-its. The music is always great and the place is slammed most nights of the week. I've hosted lots of parties there-- and I always get a ridiculous amount of booze for the prices I pay (also get a private room)." 1
+They seem to have everything. Obscure films, B films, foreign films, nearly every weird movie I've found out on the internet, they have it. (One time there was some anime I wanted to see but they didn't have, but they explained that all the copies out there were pirated, and they'd be happy to add it to their collection if I could find a legitimate source for them.)\n\nSecondly... its pretty cheap if you buy a renters block.\n\nI kind of wish there was a way to return videos without wading into campus, though. 1
+It's like a portal into a chasm of anime, classics, world, documentary and varied films and cartoons. For Champaign, these guys really have an outstanding collection of rare films.\n\nWhat prevents me from giving it 5 starts is their stupid rule that you must have a special card and meet special requirements to rent a film from them, including being over 18 (for *ANY* film) 1
+Granted it's a dive campus bar but been frequenting them for half price burgers on Tuesday. Food was pretty good, loved the Mac and cheese as an upgrade. However today's visit had a special friend attend with us. Spotted a cockroach crawling on the wall. So much for the green health inspection sign on the door! Needless to say we won't be back anytime soon. 0
+I lived here my freshman year, and it definitely wasn't my favorite. The rooms are big, so at first Bromley felt like a good deal.\n\nHowever, I quickly learned that the walls are thin (probably just two sheets of drywall), and you can hear *every* sound from the room next door. Even on weeknights, students often yelled and ran through the halls at 3 or 4 am. \n\nAs an engineer, I had 8:00 calculus most mornings. So, I found it impossible to get much sleep, and I often found myself sleeping in friends' apartments, instead.\n\nIf your goal is to party constantly, this is your dorm. If you're interested in getting some sleep, Bromley Hall is not your best bet. 0
+Meh. If I have to choose between Chipotle and Qdoba, I would choose the former. Both places have ample seating area but when it comes to the taste, Chipotle is far more superior. Do yourself a favor and get something better. 0
+Seeing how little went into my quesadilla, I'm not comfortable with paying over $7. At least use a mixed cheese blend! And seeing how little effort went into making my quesadilla, I am really not impressed (you would think a labor charge is rolled into the price of food.)\n\nMaybe what distinguishes Qdoba are the burritos with their special combos, but I am nonplussed to try them again. Oh well. 0
+The food was okay but some of the staff are very rude and uncourteous. I had a very unpleasant encounter during lunch time once when the person serving the food demanded a better tip from me when I was leaving the restaurant!!! I had actually tipped him fairly well and I think it is very unprofessional to vocally demand for more money even otherwise! He did not seem to care that I was a regular at the restaurant before this incident and I have decided never to visit the place again. 0
+I used to think it was a One-star. At first, I loved the outdoor seating (still do), the decent beers and the average but very cheap food... I HATED that as a gay couple we felt really weird with all the drunk 30-40 somethings disapproving and some strange looks from staff... however things seem to have changed in that regard and we haven't had any adverse experiences in the last 6 months. Yeay. 1
+Coming from California, these are the cheapest drinks I've ever encountered! We called ahead of time to ask them to play the niners game, even though the bears / packers were the favored game of the day (and time). They had a TV set up all ready with the niners game when I got there.\n\nThere are peanut shells all over the ground, which I find a little tacky and dangerous. The Pizza was pretty decent - thin crust. We ordered the Hawaiian although we substituted BBQ sauce for regular pizza tomato sauce.\n\nThere are fun pool tables and other arcade games. A jukebox for your favorite tunes can be found near the bar, i think.\n\nThis place seems to be a staple of downtown champaign. 1
+Excellent service. They were very busy so the food was slow but they kept our mouths entertained with free bread and appetizers. Of course it is pricey but it is worth it. Food was excellent. 1
+"The Good:\n-I liked the decor. It was very pretty.\n-The \""""Soup of the Day\"""" was Red Pepper-Goat Cheese. I could eat that every single day forever and be very happy.\n-Extensive beer, wine, and cocktail list.\n-The boy said that his Curried Shrimp was light and pretty good.\n\nThe Bad:\n-The waiter was not friendly. He wasn't mean or bad at his job, but there was no smile. Ever.\n-The place is separated into two parts, the bar/tapas area and the 'dinner' area. The two sides allegedly do not communicate (?). You can't get anything from the Tapas menu in the dinner side and vice-versa. Our suspicions were confirmed when we heard a waiter telling a customer that no, he couldn't have the \""""Tapa of the Day,\"""" because he didn't even know what it was. ....What the f? Why?!\n-I had the Korean Hot Pot. I was warned that it was spicy, which it wasn't. It was extremely sweet. So much so, that I had to stop eating by the time I reached the bottom layer of rice. It was like a half cup of brown sugar had been lacquered all over the rice. Blech!\n\nThe Ugly:\n-I got food poisoning. Thank you, Korean Hot Pot. My guts are still kvetching about you.\n\n...The problem is, they had so much delicious-looking stuff on the menu, that, food poisoning aside, I'll still probably go back. If I come out unscathed next time, we'll see about upping the score. Really, a 2 1/2 would've been perfect." 0
+Some restaurants in this area have Chicago-envy. That must be the problem with Radio Maria. The fusion menu doesn't work because the chef has not mastered the basic cuisines that they are trying to blend. Dishes are overly complex and are either bland or actively taste bad. \n\nThe staff used to describe it as a Caribbean-Polish Fusion. (Really.) I have no idea what's going on now. Spanish-Korean? Soul Food Middle Eastern Style? Masa boats. Frog legs. Ground coffee rubs. Pad Thai. Torta. The motto seems to be: when in doubt, add more things that don't go together, none of it done well.\n\nThis could only be mistaken for sophistication by people who have never been anywhere sophisticated. Stay away! 0
+The sangria here is awful. I think it was a tequila sunrise. The food is greasy and not in a good way. The only thing good was the goat cheese. But it is goat cheese. How can you mess that up? 0
+Radio Maria is trying a little too hard to be trendy, d\u00e9cor-wise--it's the kind of place you walk into and expect to be treated with a bit of a condescending attitude by the staff. But thankfully this was not the case! We made our way to the bar where we were greeted by a friendly barman who presented us with a very nice cocktail list while we waited for a table. I chose the Dark and Stormy, which was ridiculously delicious with fresh ginger grated into it! (I ended up having another that I really didn't need, just because it was so refreshingly awesome.) Unfortunately Radio Maria's website seems to be down currently and it was about two weeks ago that I went here on a trip out to Des Moines so my memory has faded as to the specifics of what we had, but we ordered off the tapas menu and everything was above average. I'd definitely return here on a trip to the Twin City area. 1
+"I have always enjoyed myself here. I've dined and drank and drank and drank.\n\nA few highlights of Radio are: 1) their Absinthe service, which is quite a production. I don't feel like I can really do it justice by describing it, but you will not be disappointed if you order up a couple Absinthe drinks. 2) They offer \""""The Wheel\"""", which is a 3.5 oz shot of each of their beers on tap. They have about 28 beers on tap, and many are the darker craft ales, which in addition to being really tasty, are higher in proof. You need a couple of people to do this right, and there are some \""""rules\"""", but if you are already planning on cabbing it home, this is a great way to learn about beer and get drunked. 3) Their kitchen stays open all night. 'nuff said. 4) Radio is one of the very best places to sit outside on a nice summer night. Get a table at dusk, put your back to the window and watch the night unfold." 1
+I love this place. My friends and I try to have a 'girl's night out' once a month and we frequent Radio Maria because of the delicious cuisine and the atmosphere. It is relaxing and has several conversation pieces. The service is spectacular. This is one of my favorite local spots to dine in Champaign 1
+love it. i have been comming here with the rents since i was little, so its nostolgic for me. i still get the same thing, a scoop of lemon on top of a scoop of chocolate in a waffle cone. 1
+So Domino's is Domino's, right? You must know what you are getting--I don't have to tell you the pizza, breadsticks, chicken strips, pretty good in terms of getting what you pay for. However, this location gets the unfortunate privilege of being my neighborhood locations (less than a mile from my house), and although this location has been prompt and delicious, this is more a review about the man himself, Mr. Domino and my online ordering experiences with him.\n\nMy friends, why would you spend $17 on a Domino's pizza when Papa John's will give it to you for $11?. Not to say I'm a broke hobo, but seriously, the difference in cost is a draft beer at a classy joint and 2 at the places I frequent. My biggest irk with Domino's is that they advertise $11.99 Any Speciality Pizza and if you change 1 item, say you don't like mushrooms (not saying that's me, could be, not saying) and trade for something like black olives (even trade, no? Sometimes I even end up with less on the pizza because I don't like meats all that much and substitute veggies). So if you change 1 item instead of their $11.99 advertised special, all of a sudden the price is $16.99? $5 for some f''in black olives? Seriously. I don't have to be an accountant to know I'm getting screwed! About the 3rd time this happened I finally put my foot down and looked up Papa John's website. $11 any pizza, up to 7 toppings, any toppings. Pretty much my BFF.\n\nPJ's. Go for it. 0
+The staff was so RUDE! 1st door guy said we could come in for free anytime Fri night. We came back about 20 min later. Different door guy and some old ladies who would not let us in, said we had to each pay $10. The place was ghetto and empty. We went back to Bar Smith (next door) who had much nicer staff, no cover, great drinks & drink prices, and awesome music. Sorry Sky Lounge, you suck. 0
+"Two words: Overpriced and understaffed.\n\nI'm not sure if Palazzo is always open \""""sometimes\"""" or just recently reopened, but they've brought back the goth night one Friday a month. Just to clarify-not reviewing that particular dance night, just the establishment itself. \n\nEvery time I have been, the bar has been understaffed. Two for an entire nightclub that is packed? How does that work? It takes forever to get a drink and then it's just generally expensive no matter what you get. There's also a back bar that seems to never be in use. With the amount of people that hang out back there for the majority of the night, you'd think they'd hire a few extra people. \n\nAlso? Maybe invest in some misters for your back bar-it gets ridiculously hot back there when it's packed full of people. It's almost as if this is a bare bones establishment. It's sad because this event is attempting to revive the goth scene yet the venue that it's at (which used to be Tranzylvania back in the day) just plain sucks." 0
+We recently took our Mercedes to Virginia Auto Service for a new set of tires. Since we purchased the vehicle there has been a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. We have taken it to several places, including the dealer, to have it repaired, to no avail. When Matt balanced the tires on his new machine, that simulated road force, the problem totally dissapeared. I guess it pays to go to the shops with the most high tech equipment. thanks guys! 1
+Great food and generally good service. Lunch time can turn into a loong wait, but it's always worth it. Green Curry, mmmmmmmmmmm! 1
+This place was highly recommended by our friends and we were hoping to also like it. First off, I called and asked if I could bring a small birthday cake for my husband's birthday. The lady on the phone said it was not an issue. We got there and it was packed on a Friday night. The hostess said it would be 20 minutes for a table. Literally two seconds later, there was a four person table cleared. I asked for the table and she got someone to clean it for us. The place was busy and noisy. The menu was limited and average priced for most items. I craved noodles so ordered the Pad-Seiw. The noodles were alright. Somehow seems like there should be basil in the dish and not a bunch of cauliflower. The hubby had the bbq chicken with coconut rice. Later our server later came back to tell us that they were going to charge us 5 dollars for bringing our own cake. Nice how that was not mentioned on the phone or when she first took the cake to the fridge for us. So sadly we will not be returning. Thai Rama has much better food and service. 0
+"I recently frequented Wild Thaiger on a whim... based mostly on other Yelp reviews and convenience of location. I was VERY pleasantly surprised. \nAlthough the exterior of the building isn't very nice, the patio seating was perfect for this spring day with protection from the sun, a casual ambiance and attentive wait staff. \nThe menu is pretty typical, although they indicate Gluten Free items, which is very rare for Thai restaurants! This is super cool and much appreciated as it's more difficult for me to intuit ingredients in \""""ethnic\"""" cooking. \nThe vegetarian Tom Ka was brilliant and our curry dish was one of my husband's favorites ever. We didn't try any other menu items. \nI didn't experience the scene inside- we were dining on a weekday for lunch, so I can't speak to that. \nAll in all, a great experience." 1
+Wow what a great flavor for the dishes we had it was nearly impossible to stop eating even after our belly was completely full. The waiter was really great as well knew the food and had been there since the place opened. He gave is great recommendations all super delish. It was a really positive experience we will go back! 1
+We spent 20 minutes here tonight waiting to be sat only to walk out...\n\nWe were told it would be about 15 mins. We waited patiently at the hostess stand, while a seemingly harried and unorganized staff ran around between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Various tables were empty and not being bussed, and another table was actually cleaned and ready. No clue what was going on...there was no one at the hostess stand, no apparent 'leader' to be seen. \n\nHoping it was just an off night...when I return to give them a second chance I still update my review 0
+Fritter me timbers.... \n\nI mean, corn fritters. \n\nNot that this one little review makes any difference, but if you go, get the corn fritters. \n\nThis was my second time at Wild Thaiger and how that delicious app eluded me the first time, I will never know. \n\nNot the biggest fan of their Pad Thai, but that's okay. There are many other very delicious options... And corn fritters. 1
+A pool table. Reminiscent of a bye gone era. Best cut I've had in years. Thanks Omar 1
+"Wow. I have been going to this practice for 3-4 years. I have had some troubles with them in the past but this is the kicker of them all. I just called and explained to the person at the front desk that I have been having some breast pain and didn't know if I should come in earlier than my Oct. 1st Well Woman exam. Her response was, \""""Well, if you come in early you will have to pay for an office visit.\"""" I said, \""""well if I wait I'll just talk to her about it at my Well Woman.\"""" Her reply, \""""if you talk to her about it then, then you will be charged extra.\"""" My reply, \""""just for talking about it??\"""" Her reply, \""""yup, I don't know what to tell you. Just go to your primary care physician.\"""" I then explained to her that this was a gynecological issue... No response. Her overall tone was brash, rude, and short. Did I mention uncaring.\n\nUnbelievable. Never, ever have I been so appalled. A woman calls and says she has breast pain and isn't sure if she should come in and this is how the front desk responds!! I'm outraged and waiting for someone to call me back from the office. I think Dr. Johnstone has the right to know how the front desk is treating her patients." 0
+Can I give this 0 Stars? I guess not. Bottom line, there are no vegetarian options, the produce is really bad, the line was ridiculously long because there was only one cashier in the entire store. I am so disappointed in this Safeway and will not return. 0
+I was a little nervous about shopping here after reading the reviews, but since it was closest to our hotel, we gave it a try. It was fine. Nothing worse than you'd find in the SF Bay Area. Buck up, little campers. Quit being so stuck up. 0
+My review is for the bakery. Did you know Safeway has a delicious carrot cake? I ordered a half sheet for an office function. I arrive at Safeway and the cake is not ready. The lady who took my order failed to write down what kind of cake I wanted (minus the one-star). The young woman who ended up helping me was very concerned and apologetic. She was able to decorate a carrot cake for me farily quickly and did a wonderful job. Very refreshing to see that some people still take pride in doing a good job. 1
+Oh for the love of God this place is boring. Pottery and pictures of pottery. \n\nI came here for some tour a few years ago. I was so bored I went outside and took a nap next to giant flower pot. Then I came back here last month for a charity event and also took a nap, this time in the bathroom.\n\nZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... 0
+"I stumbled across this museum while on the way to PAM. With a few hours to kill before our flights, my friend and I decided to stop here instead.\n\nIt was a great find and I learned so much. Unfortunately I hadn't learned very much about Native American culture or art in school, but I felt like my visit to the Heard made up for that a little. We had an excellent tour guide who was part Navajo and part Hopi. In addition to giving us a broad overview of Native American history, he also gave us many insights into growing up on a reservation and cultural traditions. As we toured through the galleries filled with basketry, ceramics, and Navajo blankets, he explained that a lot of the names \""""given\"""" to the tribes by white settlers were simply the result of the two groups not understanding one another. For instance, the Pima tribe is so called because in response to the question, \""""What are you called?\"""" the people answered, \""""Pima,\"""" which means \""""I don't know\""""--as in, I don't know what you crazy people are asking me!\n\nMy friend and I had a wonderful time, and I would definitely recommend visiting if you're ever in Phoenix." 1
+typically i'm not a huge fan of artifact and cultural exhibits. However, the Heard experience was beyond expectations. The 7.50 student price was reasonable and we were instantly put on a walking tour around the museum. The guides were excellent and the museum is quite historic. \n\nThe contemporary art pieces are not quite art museum worthy. However the katina doll collection was awesome. They have Barry Goldwater's personal collection of Katina dolls on display ! I highly suggest using the guided tours, because some of the exhibits are difficult to process. 1
+"Wife and I had the opportunity to attend a YELP event ! The show was called \""""Circus Americana\"""". Seating was great, don't believe there is a bad seat in the theater. Staff was very nice, bathrooms very clean. Parking is just across the street. Would like to come back and see other performances!" 1
+An Arizona elite institution. High academic and artistic standards. Quite challenging for students. Teachers are unusually highly communicative. 1
+I can't seem to understand 'why' many people rate this as a first-class sports bar because in actuality, its one of the worst I've ever been in, and I grew up going to the sports books in Juarez, Mexico where their idea of a flat screen was a gabacho thumping the TV onto the sticky tile floor and looking cross at an hombre could get your eye cut out and fed to you as the special of the day.\n\nYes, Majerle's is worse. \n\nOkay, well, no one in Thunder Dan's is gonna devour your soul, but the place makes me feel like I'm sharing a pint with Florentines Catello di Rosso Gianfigliazzi and Ciappo Ubriachi in Dante's inner ring of the seventh circle of Hell.\n\nThe set up is terrible. The TVs are difficult to see from EVERYWHERE in the bar and they have it arranged so that if you are fortunate enough to view up to TWO SCREENS (!) at one time, they are both showing the same game. This is a problem during major events like the NCAA tournament or bowl games. \n\nMoreover, i would be kitten-hearted to ask a manager to change their programming to another game i'd rather watch. \n\nThe bar is always crowded, which makes it even more wondrous for me when i actually go in there and wait for a seat just to encounter no beer specials and terrible food.\n\nI wonder how large the bowl of crack the editors at Sports Illustrated were smoking to rate this anywhere near the top 1,000 sports bars in the US. 0
+I really want to love this place, but I can't. The fries are great, the servers attractive and the food gets there fast, but the entrees aren't that great, bottle beer is $4 (that much for a miller lite at a sports bar? really?) and the servers, for whatever stupid, dumbass reason, refuse to split checks.\n\nThis does nothing but piss me off. I've never understood this practice. First of all, you're a sports bar. People genuinely come into sports bars in groups. We all ordered food, we all ordered drinks and it took nearly 25 minutes to figure out our goddamn bill at the end.\n\nAttention restaurant owners: MOST OF US DON'T CARRY CASH ANYMORE. Get with it and start splitting checks or train your servers to do that with large groups. There is no reason to make things more difficult for customers and servers will get better tips. 0
+Watched Game 1 of the World Series here and had a great time, typical bar food, but excellent service and let us take our time, checked in with us regularly but not too pushy either. 1
+HUGE disappointment!!!! Stopped for a quick dinner before a show. Ordered 2 burgers medium. They came out extremely well done & the buns were hard & dry. The waitress took them back to the kitchen & returned with 2 more well done burgers! What the heck?! When we told her (& showed her), she apologized & took 20% off the bill. We didn't have time for round 3. They didn't even send a manager over. $30 for an inedible meal. We will not be back. I'd recommend trying somewhere else. 0
+First time at Majerle's with three others. We went before the Rattlers playoff game but after a D-Backs game, so it was really hopping in there. Got seated right away though. \n\nWe were seated in the back room and although our server was pleasant, it lengthened our service time considerably. \nOur daughter ordered the salad special. It had bountiful toppings and the right amount of dressing. Her husband got the Rojo Diablo sandwich. He said it was 'stringy' and didn't finish it. My wife ordered a burger and asked that it be wrapped in romaine for a 'lettuce bun'. She got a burger sitting on top if green leaf lettuce. I got the All-Star burger. It was good but overcooked by two levels. \n\nThe fries and sweet potato fries were good, as was the selection of drinks. All told, for three sandwiches, a salad and six beers it totaled $85. Too expensive for the quality but they charge a lot due to location. \n\nThunder Dan better get back to his restaurant and read the reviews. I may not be back. 0
+Another dismal review for this company. I called for a 6 AM pickup to the airport like I had several times previously. Dispatch informed someone would arrive. I waited until 6:10 AM and called again-dispatch then told me another 15 minutes until pickup! I stated that was not acceptable as I had a flight to catch. I ended up driving myself to the airport. Oh yeah, the driver called, as boarding for my plane started. 0
+"I booked a stay at Hotel San Carlos for one night through Groupon for $76 after taxes. Most other hotels in the area go for $120-300, so finding this deal was awesome. My boyfriend and I live in AZ and he wanted to celebrate his birthday by having a staycation downtown so we could have fun with family and friends without worrying about a way to get home at the end of the night. Originally, we were going to book a night at Hotel Palomar but like I said, we weren't looking to spend a lot of money.\n\nI started reading reviews before we checked in and was feeling nervous that I hadn't made a good decision because there were more bad than good things being said. From the moment we got to the hotel to the time we checked out, our stay was anything from dissappointing. The staff was nice and let us check In early. Before we parked we talked to the valet service and asked for advice on parking. They could have given us excuses to use their service but instead, they pointed across the street and let us know that on the weekends, parking in those spots were free. Awesome! Free parking. \n\nOnce we got to our room, everything was clean and the room was a nice temperature. The rooms are small and the bathroom is even smaller but I didn't expect anything else. Its a little ridiculous how many people complained about the raised up part of the floor you have to step over to get in the shower. Wahhh. I barely noticed it, and anyone with a brain should have no problems stepping over it. Also, the shower does fluctuate in temperature when someone flushes a toilet, but it was never an unbearable cold or heat. Once we got settled in we went to the pool, its a cute little pool but by the time we got out there the sun was covered by the building surrounding it, so that was a bummer. \n\nFor lunch, we went next door to McCaffery's. They have great food and our bartender was great. \n\nHonestly, I have no complaints about our stay. Its a cute little hotel and for staying on a Saturday night, there were no dramatic noises going on and I didn't hear anyone talking in another room, having sex, or going to the bathroom. I heard a couple of door slams but I think at any hotel its typical. All the bad reviews are obviously from people who have a case of first world problems. Wahhh, \""""no room service\"""", Wahhh \""""the rooms are too small\"""", Wahhh \""""I couldn't control the room temperature\"""", Wahhh \""""there's something I have to lift my foot up 5 inches from the ground to get over in to the shower\"""", Wahhh, Wahhh, Wahhh. Get over it people. Take your spoiled attitudes over to the Hyatt." 1
+"I have been going to this IHOP every month for 4 years. Our group is anywhere from 8 to 25. There are only two places in the restaurant that accommodate groups and for the most part, we have been seated relatively quickly. Over the past year, service has gone down hill. It started taking forever to get our order taken, get our drinks, or get our food. We are a very forgiving bunch and know it's not easy to serve a large group but as service started really sliding, our last trip ended the relationship. We had about 20 people and knew we would have to wait a bit, but after 30 minutes, we inquired how long and it was like \""""your waiting for a table?\""""the kept sitting people at the tables that only could accommodate large groups. How can you not remember a group when they take up the whole lobby? We called a near by breakfast place and they were thrilled to have our party, which grew smaller since some left at that point. We found a new home and they will get 5 stars on my review." 0
+What can I say about Comedor that hasn't already been said... The food is reasonably priced and the selection is huge. Back in the day before I started telecommuting, a margarita or beer paired with one of their daily specials have gotten me through more than one long assed afternoon at work (please don't tell my boss).\n\nThe wait staff is incredibly nice and watching newbies squint under the bright lights and bad south of the boarder art is always entertaining.\n\nIf you want to be a little bold, try one of their soups. They are scarrier than shit if you are a white girl that grew up on meat and potatoes, but they taste great (I just don't ask whats in it). LOL 1
+yum! this place is yummy! it is my favorite authentic mexican restaurant to take out-of-towners to. the doorman/security guard is so sweet and makes sure you don't get shot and that your car is there after your meal. the surrounding area is a bit tough, and i don't suggest wandering far from the parking lot if you know what i mean. the somewhat scary location makes everything a bit more authentic in my eyes.\n\ni made the mistake of ordering chicken once, and i was disappointed. not sure why ... maybe it is because they don't use all white meat chicken. or maybe it was an off day. or maybe i just don't like their chicken. i don't know. but now i stick with beef or cheese based items and everything i get is super delish. love the beans! they do 'em right. margaritas are freshly made and full of alcohol, not like the watered down versions you get from a stupid machine at other places. gotta love the free chips and salsa ... the salsa always tastes fresh, and they'll give you a super-spicy version if you ask. and they keep 'em coming, even after dinner if you want more. try the carne asada cheese crisp as an appetizer ... it is huge, but so good that if you have more than 4 people at your table you should order two. if you don't someone's going to wish they had gotten more. 1
+Met some friends here for a birthday dinner. Place was packed. I was drinking, but the rest of my group enjoyed the cocktails.\n\nThree of us split a mixed grill plate. Had enough for four as opposed to three. We opted for carne asada, carnitas, and chicken. Everything was prepared well and was quite tasty. 1
+Over Rated and to crowded. Go to Mi Patio or La Canasta instead. Or, go a little further north to Via Delosantos for even better food and drinks! 0
+Last night was my first time in The Little Theater which is part of Phoenix Theater. I didn't see it on the list so I'm reviewing it here. \n\nWe saw Reefer Madness the musical! It was awesome! I couldn't stop laughing. The sound of the theater was excellent! \n\nIt was definitely small and the seats very uncomfortable.\n\nThey had snacks out during intermission. We bought two water bottles and I was happy to see them put a box out for recycling the water bottles and the soda cans. They also had a box out for recycling the programs once the play finished. \n\nI will definitely see another play here! 1
+I went to see In the Wake of Bounty (part of Fringe Fest 2011) and besides the show being exquisite, the venue was perfect. Phoenix Little Theatre is basically attached to the Phoenix Art Museum which means you can stroll about in the little park area before the show. Take goofy pictures with the headless children statues and throw wishing pennies into the fountain overlooked by the uber masculine yet pensive sculpture. \n\n\nFree and plentiful parking!!! The theatre is really intimate with a small stage and limited seating. With that being said... any seat would give a great view of the happenings on stage. Only downside is that the theatre chairs and my rear end did not get along amiably. Lots of fidgeting on my part and constant readjusting. 1
+"What I love about Yelp is that you will find hole in the wall spots that you would never try if not for the \""""Nearby\"""" search and prior reviewers telling you, \""""it's okay, try it!\""""\n\nThe grilled chicken burrito I had was delicious. What makes their burritos is the tortilla! Their tortillas are the best I've had in a long time. Add the great salsa bar (small but fresh) and you have a great local neighborhood gem.\n\nI would warn that my burrito was chuck full of grilled dark meat, which I love but isn't for everyone. The smoky flavor from the grill makes the chicken extra flavorful. It also had delicious Mexican rice & just enough melted cheese.\n\nTheir salsa was so good I finished every chip! This place would be compared to a locally owned Baja Fresh, but so much better ingredients and true Mexican flare, right down to the mariachi music being piped in! You order at the counter and listen for your number to be called. The staff is great and constantly milling around clearing and cleaning tables.\n\nThanks Chico's I'll be back." 1
+Awful. Gross. Disappointing.\n\nA co-worker and I weren't in the mood for Subway, McDonald's, or Einstein's, so we decided to try Chico's Tacos - a place I'd driven by many times but hadn't tried before. The items on the menu looked decent enough, and I settled on the shredded beef taco platter and ordered it to go.\n\nI got back to work and settled in to try my meal. The tacos were actually not in pre-formed taco shells, but instead looked like they were freshly made and fried. Sadly, there was hardly any meat in either, and most of each taco was the shell. They had good flavor, but the fact that they each fell apart and broke onto the styrofoam plate below sort of ruined them. The beans and ride were both inedible. the beans were overcooked and had a slightly burned flavor, with a layer or congealed cheese over the top. The rice was mushy and bland, except for the top-most layer, which was over-seasoned with cumin. I was given a small bag of tortilla chips, and those were passable. Including a large fountain drink, I paid $10.62.\n\nI won't be back, especially when there's a Filibertos just down the road. 0
+This place is really great for teriyaki. In fact it is really the only place worth going for teriyaki. First of all - it is really very inexpensive (lunch for two under 20 - easily). Second of all - the service is great because it is family run - you see the same people there everytime. The food is really good - and just hits the spot when you have a hankering for teriyaki. My only complaint would be the hours- bums me out when I want teriyaki for dinner and they are already closed. 1
+I stopped in one day when I first moved here and sampled a couple of things, the chicken teriyaki, the fried gyoza, and some kind of drink. Nothing was fresh, everything tasted like old fryer grease or freezerburn (except my drink). To their credit, the service was immaculate. The women who helped me was super friendly and made suggestions of things I should try on my next visit (when pigs fly). I am really amazed by the positive reviews here. Unfortunately, this place is just a couple blocks from my house so I have to deal with the nasty stench from their deep fryer when I walk to the lightrail on my way to work. 0
+I avoid this place! They play extrememly loud music on Saturday nights till 2am. I will not go there until they change their practices. 0
+I have been here multiple times for all facets of dinning including lunch, dinner, drinks, late night bites and a corporate function and everytime i've liked it. It is one of my favorite places to go before a baseball or basketball game. They have a great selection of handcrafed beers both on tap and in bottles. There food is also really good for what i take as more of a bar enviornment. There burgers, sandwiches and pastas are all well executed and have a gourmet flair with resonable prices. The lobster bisque is fantastic, and so are the salads and appetizers. They have a great patio downstairs and a balcony where you can eat and drink outside upstairs too. Check this place out it is more than worth the visit, and they have good happy hour and reverse happy hour specials. 1
+"I really wanted to like this place. I live nearby and I love the Downtown area. I want all the places here to be 4-5 star joints. But my partner and I showed up on a Sunday afternoon, with only a half-dozen people in the place and just as many waitresses, and they still took 45 minutes to deliver our food. We watched our waitress eat her lunch at the bar. And then when our food came it wasn't right.\n\nWe ordered a sandwich that was piled high with turkey. One bite, however, and we knew our bread was more than day-old. I actually had to ask them if it was toasted (it wasn't) because it was just as hard and dry as a piece of toasted bread. Back it went.\n\nThe pizza which I ordered because of the Kalamata Olives (their \""""Mediteranean\"""") was missing Kalamata Olives. That's right -- it's the major ingredient on the pie and the joker in the kitchen forgot to put them on. \n\nNever mind, after 45 minutes you'll eat anything. Beer was overpriced at $5 for a glass. We got out of there as quickly as we could after the food was consumed. Won't be back." 0
+The lobster bisque is amazing I do agree, however anything above and beyond the bar takes acts of congress to get right.. the server took it upon himself to assume I wanted a side portion instead of a dinner portion of a salad at dinner time (weird). It takes forever to get another beer, heaven forbid your thirsty on a bad day.... lastly by the time my husband was able to grab the attention of Said server for katsup and mustard his burger it was cold and my salad had yet to arrive.. hence the extra time to sip on my late beer waiting for dinner.. I would say there are better more collected establishments in the area... wait as I hear the second ring from the kitchen for the salad that I can see from the window but can not have... :( 0
+"I've hesitated to write about Fate. I always enjoyed the food and experience at the owner's old Lucky Dragon, even back when it was on University. I also appreciate the fact that Fate is a downtown pioneer, and that one can eat there after 9:00.\n\nWe've been to Fate a number of times, with vaguely disappointing results. After this visit -- we've had it. \n\nI'm not really high on the \""""this happened when i went there one time so it must happen all the time\"""" style of user review. So, let me state that everything that happened on this visit has also happened during previous visits, yet never all at once. Fate, however, put it all together this time to deliver a really memorable fiasco. \n\nI don't know if Fate's policy is to have the hostess/host inform everyone waiting for a table that the wait is going to be fifteen minutes, but the math doesn't work out. The place is tiny. We waited forty minutes. The next group waited fifty-five minutes. The next few groups are probably still waiting, their once-vital bodies deteriorating into skeletons.\n\nThe server dropped off some menus, mentioned that she was going to bring us some water, and then vanished as if she were an illusionist's assistant. Again, Fate is tiny, so the trick was pretty difficult.\n\nAnyway, we ordered after she rematerialized (after the required fifteen minutes). Stuff arrived. It was the old joke -- \""""the food here is terrible... and such small portions!\""""\n\nI'll spare most of the hideous details, but one lowlight to share involved the sesame/shrimp/salad item. I'm hoping that the foul flavor and aroma was the result of some slightly-off fish sauce, rather than some slightly-off shrimp. Actually, why do I care? We felt lousy afterwards and dosed up on the twin antidotes of water and mouthwash. Our cat still wouldn't come near us. \n\nAnyway, I don't mean to imply that the owner and staff at Fate are malicious. The food isn't good enough, and the experience isn't good enough. Oh, if you're uncomfortable with IKEA furnishings (I'm fine), don't even try it." 0
+I want to like Fate but I just don't. They cater to my vegan cravings so how bad can it be? But I just get a really shitty vibe when I walk in... Like it's sooo annoying that I want to eat there. This could all be in my head. I think everyone should try it for themselves. \n\nThat said, what's not in my head is the pricing structure of their drinks next door. Holy mother of chicken, Christmas and rice. Those are some pricey fuckin' drinks. The ambiance is cool but it doesn't justify it. Not to this wretched skank's soul. 0
+I wont be back here again, Ever. Can one give less that 1 star? \n\nIt is a bummer as I used to frequent this place as it is conveniently located for me. Pamela the bartender is a sweetheart and works hard to recognize people by name. Personalized service like hers helped me to overlook issues like the significant cleanliness challenges that are easy to spot if you look around. If you think I am joking go into the bar and look up a the light fixtures. That fuzzy stuff is probably 10+ years of dust. Carpets are dingy and smells like old beer. This place rocks as a nightclub on weekends I dont think that cleanliness is the priority......anyhow....I spent a lot of money there over the years, mainly for lunch or after work cocktails with friends. Never more..... not because of the issues outlined above, but it is beacuse how I was treated when visiting the establishment not long ago. Pamela was not working that day (sadly) and the male bartender decided that he was more interested in lecturing me on his beliefs than he was in serving my drinks and taking my money. He had an issue, and apparently I was the target and cause of his rantings. He was sad about the lack of customers and decided it was my fault as I mentioned I worked downtown. His rants about downtown businesses was unorthodox and uncalled for. I drank my beer and hurried out reminding myself never to set foot in the place again. No wonder they are lacking for customers. There are more and more restaurants downtown. Time to step it up or get out of the way Matador! 0
+Dined with a good friend of mine while in town, so the slow(ish) service was no bother. Actually, we had good service. They were on top of my need for water with lots of ice.\n\nLisa had the chile rellanos and she said they were good. The portion was large and she took about half home.\n\nI got the chimichanga. It was a delight. The meat was done perfectly and was very flavorful and not at all bland. Usually my rice goes uneaten, but this rice was about the best Mexican rice I've ever had. The beans were as I like them; full of cheese. \n\nThey have 2 sauces that come with the chips, one a chipotle, which I'm not a fan of, the other a spicy red which I slathered on top of my food.\n\nI'm sort of shocked at the low stars this place has gotten. My experience was grand and that's no bull! (Matador; bull; get it?) 1
+Tried this place for lunch, had the chicken burro and have to agree with the other reviewers. I wouldn't recommend Matador and am still baffled that it was packed at lunchtime. 0
+Service was not good, they forgot about us after our dinner was served. Chips tasted stale. 0
+This review is not a review of the store but of AT&T wireless service in general. AT&T is the worst wireless service I've ever had. I have more dropped calls and less bars in more places than any other carrier I've had, and I've had Verizon, T-Mobile (the best) and now AT&T.\n\nI would have never switched service if I didn't have to in order to get my iPhone. And for the record ... the iPhone is the best object I've EVER owned. I recommend you avoid AT&T wireless at all costs (unless you want the best phone in the world, only then is it worth it). 0
+"My friend and I stopped here for a light dinner before going to a movie at the AMC theater in the same plaza. Not sure why we picked this place. I think we just both realized we were kinda hungry after we'd already parked and walked in. \n\nMi Amigo's was never really on my radar as a place to try. I'm more a fan of the hole-in-the-wall \""""real\"""" mexican food place. This place kinda felt like a mexican-themed, or mexican-inspired restaurant but it lacked something... almost felt like a food court with table service. \n\nThe food was fine. It wasn't bad. The service was fine. \n\nMy friend had the shrimp and garlic platter, and enjoyed it. I had a small tortilla soup. We probably over-did it with the chips and salsa. And even those were just fine. I would have liked for someone to just leave a pitcher of water (no ice) on the table because it felt like an eternity between refills and each refill succeeded in mostly adding more ice to my glass. No bueno.\n\nNo dessert, no drinks. Wasn't really feelin' it.\n\nI wouldn't say I'm jumping at the chance to eat here again. It's serviceable. If I find myself at the AZ Center and other people want to eat here, I will do my best to make suggestions to go elsewhere, but I won't encourage it. But I won't fight it if the majority rules." 0
+This place is an embarrassment to mexican restaurants. The food here is terrible! Here's what we ordered:\nCombo taco/enchilada / oily taco, diarrhea enchilada \nGreen chilie burrito / the tortilla was plastic and the filling was gross.\nTaco salad / bunch of stuff with zero taste. Should have grazed in the planter.\nThe beans and rice? Really? They couldn't even get that right. Under cooked bland rice and under cooked beans.\nThis place sux!\nBeer is good. 0
+Heading to catch a flick at The Arizona Center. Decided to checked out Mi Amigo's. To start with, it took about 5 minutes before anyone bother to talk to us. Once we did get to order, we opted to share the tortilla soup and the chicken fajitas. The tortilla soup was really bad. It tasted like a mix of chili powder and salt. We ended up sending it back. The chicken fajitas were actually ok, but not great. \n\nThe real downer was the service. Waitstaff appeared to be fairly apathetic about the place. Limited interested in actually taking our order, bringing out food, etc..\n\nOverall, there are much better choices. You should look elsewhere if you are hungry for Mexican food. 0
+"Staying as airline crew at the Sheraton hotel across the street, I asked the front desk person to recommend me a good Mexican restaurant. He recommended the \""""Canyon Caf\u00e9\"""" which is in the same exact mall/movie complex as this place, \""""Mi Amigo's \"""" . I reviewed the Canyon Caf\u00e9's menu and didn't care for it since it's more of a Fusion restaurant, not real Mexican food. I told the hostess that I wanted more authentic food and she told me to try \""""Mi Amigo's\"""" . I walked 100 feet to this place. I have to say the server was a sweetheart...very friendly, welcoming - THAT's the ONLY thing I liked about this place, aside from the Cadillac Margarita for $5.75. I ordered the tortilla soup. OKish; free chips and salsa - the chips were awesome, the salsa mediocre. The worst disappointment was my main course - I ordered the Red Beef Tamales. These are the worst tamales that I remember eating. I can make them better myself at home!! And I am an awful cook! I was joined by one of our flight attendants and he joined me at my table. He pretty much reached the same concensus as I. Sorry, but I really, really was looking forward to a nice, hot tasty Mexican meal. I was in Arizona for crying out loud, not in North Dakota or Maine, where Mexican food may not be as widespread. PLEASE get your menu and most importantly your ingredients in order! My colleagues at my airline stay across the street at the Sheraton and would appreciate a nice Mexican meal on our work trips. Thanks !!" 0
+If you're on a budget this place is probably 4 star however it's not for me. It's very bland- not something I'd expect from a Mexican restaurant. 0
+Went here just before a movie. The service was fast but that's it. I ordered the mango and shrimp quesadilla. My friend ordered nachos. The food was not good. I and my friend could not finish our food and we had stomach aches immediately after. 0
+My boyfriend and I ended up getting food poisoning! I was extremely disappointed, because the location is near our condo and the staff was so friendly! I think we are going to the emergency room! 0
+Not my first choice for Mexican food by far but when I have mo choice so be it. The staff is ehh and not that friendly or fast. The only thing I will eat here is the rolled tacos, everything else I've had is not up to my Mexican food standards by a long shot. 0
+"This Hooters is near my house so it's always convienient to come here, but the service and the food is hit or miss. \nI frequent a lot and really enjoy their wings. The server was MIA all night, twice I had ordered wings one flavor-honey thai and i got the new flavor they have- chipotle honey both times. Was not satisfied at all. Server took my drink for refill and never came back after 20 minutes I asked for the check, she sure was quick to come get that. \nThe manager there is rude and unattentive, she accused my friend of \""""making a coupon\"""" that was on their website and did not want to accept it because she said she didn't know where the coupon came from even though we pulled up the website and showed her the coupon. \n The one that I really enjoy is the one on Alma School, it is a bit of a drive but the food and service is always spot on!" 0
+I don't know what happen to Hooters? My roommate in college use to work for one in Houston so I have frequent Hooters a time or hundred in my life. The quality of the product has no integrity it is so nasty, the wings are never fried correctly they come out bloody and under sauced. I just want some wings once in a while with breading. iIt is difficult to find. 0
+Why would anyone pay money for food like this? 0
+"This should have been a better experience... \n\nI'll begin with the food. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon after a visit to the Phoenix Art Museum. We ordered a BLT salad off the lunch menu and a manicotti dish. We also included a cup of the minestrone soup for a buck. The salad was good and was accompanied by fresh, hot bread. The minestrone soup was outstanding. The salad and soup were brought out early, as we requested, and we had ample time to complete the salad before our entree arrived. The manicotti was fine and a good enough portion size that we had to box some. So far, a good dining experience.\n\nThen the bill arrives. The salad was 8.50 and then entree was full price. We questioned the bill, as the \""""lunch menu\"""" said the salad would be 5.99 and the entree 1.50 off. The server actually apologizes and says he'll have the manager correct the mistake. Then he comes back and tells us \""""Sorry, manager says lunch prices only apply Mon-Fri\"""". Nowhere on the menu does it say lunch only applies Monday through Friday, and we were never told. I didn't press the issue, paid the bill and off we go. \n\nWhat could have been an overall pleasant experience ruined by what is essentially a sham. Giving patrons a menu with lunch specials and prices and then waiting to mention \""""that doesn't apply\"""" until the bill arrives disgraceful. Deceptive business practices will trump decent food every time, hence the two-stars." 0
+Ok this place was soo fantastic. I ordered the appetizer Sicilian garlic cheese bread. It had the perfect amount of cheese and garlic. The bread wasn't hard either just right. For my main entree I went with chicken broccoli fettuccine Alfredo. I definitely made the right choice. It tasted delicious! To top it off they include dessert with dinner. :) 1
+My family of 5 went for dinner on a Saturday night. We had a reservation for 6:30 granted we went early to see if we could be seated earlier but no luck needless to say we did not get seated till almost 7. The hostess staff was rude and had to get the manager involved. My kids did not like to food at all and they love spaghetti and meatballs. Food did not come out hot at all. The food was also average nothing special about it. I would not recommend this place and will not be coming back. 0
+Used a Groupon special for the Murder Mystery evening with tickets to the show and dinner. The Murder Mystery show was in a room about 20 x 30 feet with 50 people crowded into this space. The volume of the music and announcements were so loud, we couldn't even talk to half the people at out table! They took our drink order and we didn't see it until half an hour later. The food was HORRIBLE! How can you ruin a spaghetti dinner??First of all, it was cold! Cold spaghetti !! Hardly any sauce! The house salad was taken out of a plastic bag and dumped into a bowl....at an Italian place, they served the salad with only ranch dressing ..... Not even Italian! And no choices offered. Our party of four will NOT go back. At least 10 others felt the same way. 0
+Close to work yet I think I will keep walking. I've been there for breakfast and lunch and it's ok. I tried their spicy peanut slaw, and all you can taste is sriracha and nothing else, bleh! I couldn't eat it, it was not flavorful just a burning heat. Sandwiches are ok, nothing to really jump and down about. 0
+I wish this place were better! The only redeeming factor about this place is the happy hour. I went here yesterday just after the lunch hour and the service and food were both below average. Don't get me wrong, the hostesses were nice... when they were actually around.\n\nI had the veggie burger and my friend had the beef brisket with bourbon sauce. Generally I find that if the veggie burger is good, the normal is bad and vise versa. However, both were terrible. My veggie burger had a terrible mush consistency and the quality of the bun was awful. My friends burger was also lackluster and flavorless. \n\nFor the price I would expect better food... much better food. \n\nHonestly, they should get rid of the tables and add more beer taps. Quit the food, up the drinks. 0
+"I have to say, I was extremely disappointed when stopping in for lunch today. My husband raved about Tom's lunch he had several months ago. He said they had \""""killer\"""" potato salad and a chili-mac-and-cheese you'd never find anywhere.\n\nThe 2 of us ordered; Prime Rib French Dip, Cuban Pork Sandwich and a BLT.\n\nThe French Dip was the worst of the 3. Dry, very over cooked - crispy meat - nothing that we expected, a huge disappointment. The Cuban Pork was mediocre at best. The BLT - only okay at best. I have to say the sides were a different story - the Cole Slaw is the best you may ever eat. Fries - same, excellent.\n\nThe staff was very attentive, hostess was cheerful and welcomed us warmly.\n\nI don't know what Tom's looked like prior to the remodel - I sure wish I would have made it to lunch before the remodel - we certainly will not go back. $45.00 for 3 lunches and one soda - not worth it." 0
+Stumbled on this place while sight seeing on a long lay over in Phoenix. The food was moderately priced and service was quick. The waiter was pleasant. For being downtown the place was very quiet. In fact, the whole of downtown was quiet. 1
+This has been my car wash since I lived in midtown off 3rd street and Thomas. They do a great job, and are very accommodating if they miss a spot. They tend to be somewhat expensive, but then again they are not scratching your car with machines. I used to get the side wash with my Audi because of some modifactions that kept it from being on the rails, and for $15 you couldn't get a better wash in town. \n\nI don't recommend their detail service, as they are not very complete, but for car washes A+ 1
+I had really high hopes, and I was thrilled that it's so close to my house... However I soon started second guessing myself after pulling up. I was there before anyone else and watched the attendant avoid my car and instead go to the 2 old guys in expensive sport cars that showed up 2 or so minutes after me, and she even waited a little longer after that like she was hoping another car would pull up. When one didn't, she finally came to my car (and her attitude sucked on top of it). It's not like I own a nasty beat up car either, it's a newer Mitsubishi. After telling her I wanted a full interior detail and an exterior wash I went inside and sat around for a few hours. When it was finally done, I got what I expected, a nice, shiny, clean car.. with a soaking wet interior. Granted, I've never had an interior detail before, but I didn't expect everything to be sopping wet regardless of that. They actually put down a plastic cover over my seat for me, but since I had to stop at some place afterwards I accidently ripped it and then had to ride around with a wet bottom. I was told to keep the windows cracked an inch or 2, and did the whole weekend, however now my car kinda stinks and I'm going to be pissed if theres mold or mildew factoring into that. I'm not happy, and I'm not going back either. I'm giving them 2 stars because they did what I asked them to do: they cleaned my car.\n\nP.S. I work at an insurance company. I spoke to an appraiser and found out that places should really be doing a dry shampoo to avoid screwing up the foam bits they have under your carpets and inside your seat. 0
+This place is way overrated!!! They let ur car sit for 5-10 minutes before they even start to dry it. By this time the water spots are already dry and they miss spots in the front or sides all the time. Their armor all has gone down as well. They used to have the best tire gloss that would last for 10 days, now they use a cheaper brand that's dull. This place has really gone down over the years. Again, way overrated. 30 second vacuum pfffff 0
+This place is great, only problem I had was deciding what yo eat. You walk in and the smell of great food over comes you. Staff was very helpful and the food was very good and lots to choose from, everyone in our party was please with their lunch. 1
+I don't know how this place stays in business. The menu is so limited. Would you like chicken or chicken? Chicken in a pita? Chicken on some lettuce? Chicken rolled in a tortilla? And the pita chips are bland! Yuck! And the potato salad has something in it that is way too tangy. I've only been twice and tried different dishes both times but I just don't get anything greek about this place. 0
+Hard Rock Cafe is a cool place to go if you're in the area and want to kill time before a concert or a game, but destination bar it's not. The food is average and the drinks aren't anything out of the ordinary. Infact, there's nothing really unique about the Hard Rock aside from the fact that they jacked up the prices because you're dining and/or drinking at the HARD ROCK CAFE. \n\nI'm disappointed that it doesn't compare to others around the world and seems out of place in Phoenix. A Hard Rock Scottsdale would be way cooler. 0
+Long lines before/after sporting events. Limited beer selection. Mediocre food. I wasn't impressed. I can't tell you how many times I thought it would be a good idea to stop in for a drink or snack while in the area, only to find out that a baseball or basketball game was scheduled down the street and the wait would be an hour or longer. Not worth the wait. 0
+"I've been to this McDonald's twice, one month apart, and I've had the same experience twice.\n\nThe hash browns are gross. They taste like they've been fried in old, burned, rotted oil. This is the only McDonald's I've ever been to that's had foul tasting hash browns.\n\nBoth times I've sat inside and both times I've overheard the same bitching several times over... .the manager having to continually tell a male employee (not kidding around), \""""stop being mean to the customers\"""" and \""""be nice!\""""" 0
+I enjoyed the Arizona Ultimate Women's Expo. It was something that of course was geared towards women, but I saw several men there as well. I must have entered at least 15 drawings. Deidre Hall was great. It's an even better time if you can get a few girlfriends to go with you. There were 4 different stations for alcohol samples. Some of them were good some not so much, like the Senorita Limonita. That was horrible. If anyone plans on going in the future, plan ahead. I totally didn't even think about the Diamondbacks playing. I had to drive a little bit further for parking, which was worth it. It only cost me $5, whereas every other lot or garage I saw, was $15 or $20. Also, take your time when walking through the expo. There's so much to see and do. Find out when the keynote speakers go on and when demos are, so that you can get the most out of it. 1
+"One of my favorite veggie sandwiches ever! The sandwich is called \""""Where's the Beef?\"""" and any menu planner / company owner with a sense of humor is A-OK in my book! Comes with tomatoes, celery, sprouts, lettuce, avocados, cucumbers, jicama, and pinenuts. I recommend adding spicy mustard and havarti cheese.\n\nGreat place for a downtown lunch. There are lots of places that do sadwiches. I go to Jacquees for good Boar's Head meat, I go to Sticklers for the delicious fresh bread, and I go to D&D for the unique hot and signature sandwiches on their menu. Soups change daily, as does a flavored tea, staff is hit or miss on friendliness.\n\nToday I got to try the Buffalo Chicken Soup and was impressed! Then again, how can you go wrong with a creamy chicken soup with that tangy, spicy buffalo flavor? The good news: I could probably eat 3 bowls. The bad news: I could probably eat 3 bowls. Calorie counters - stay away from this soup!\n\nD&D can get very busy around noon, along with many of the downtown places. I suggest calling in your order if you don't want to wait -OR- you can even use their website to order online. Cool!!" 1
+Been trying for 30 mins on and off to order a delivery. I get voice mail and nothing else. 0
+"I went here a couple weeks ago and was pleased with my cheese steak. I had it then with just the meat and cheese. Today when I returned, the guy at the counter asks, \""""With onions and mushrooms?\"""" Okay, yeah. \""""Sweet or spicy peppers?\"""" Spicy, please. And what I received knocked the socks off that earlier sandwich. \n\nThis place is tiny, cramped, a bit chaotic and is apparently cooled by wall-mounted fans. Yet I can see myself going here on a regular basis. So, the next time you're having one of those moments, like Ameerah A, opt for the cheese steak. Just be sure to let me know before hand so we can meet up." 1
+Went in today no appointment, and Jimmychoo was able to do my back-fill in under 40 minutes because I was in a hurry. They look fantastic!! Will definatly be going back! 1
+This is the first time Yelp reviews have let me down. I tried this new location due to the reviews and being 5 mins from my job. I opted for a manicure and shellac. Three days later the shellac cracked and began to peel. I called the salon and they asked I return and have the shellac redone. I did and the following day the shellac was cracking and peeling. This has never happened to me with any shellac or other type of gels. This was a waste of money and especially time!! 0
+"Not sure why this location has received so many bad reviews! I used to work directly across the street from this location and would go here for lunch AT LEAST 2 times a week. I still make it down there occasionally since i no longer work in phoenix. The owner and his wife are always so sweet and chatty, they remind me so much of my grandparents. I compare all schlotzky's to this one, and most fail in comparison. My favorite sandwich to this day is the Albuquerque Turkey with lots of their hot sauce... now my mouth is watering... As far as \""""poor choice of sides\"""" go, good luck finding a franchise sandwich shop that serves fries! I prefer chips with my sandwich anyways... anyhoo.. if you are in the area around lunch time be prepared for a line, but it goes quick! :)" 1
+I cant believe I have been here for going on seven years and just tried this restaurant. The sauce is AMAZING and the meat is tender and delicious. The atmosphere isnt the greatest, even for a BBQ joint, but the food was great. 1
+I'm glad I had a Deal Chicken deal because the food was just ehhh. \n\nWith my credit of $24 and a few extra dollars, I ordered a full rack of pork ribs which included two sides (I chose collared greens & sweet potato fries-- small upcharge that I was not informed of), 1/2lb of hot links and a few free dinner buns. \n\nThe ribs were fairly good (3 stars) albeit a bit dry-- I guess that's why they drown it in BBQ sauce. The hot links however were dissssgusting. (0 stars). Just thinking about it makes me want to puke. It was so soft, I quickly tossed out the serving that was on my plate and what was left in the container. They are what I imagine vienna sausages would taste like (but spicy, of course). \n\nCollared greens & sweet potato fries were edible.. not cringeworthy (like the hot links), but not worth the calories/stomach space either. \n\nService was friendly & efficient. \n\nWarning: be prepared to swat flies if you dine in. There were several on the day I was in... ick! 0
+"Service: I asked the clerk what would be a good meal for a family of four. He gave his recommendation and I went with it. Got the meal home and we only have 1 mac and cheese, 1 potato salad 5 rolls. Now, this wasn't some big Styrofoam container. It was just enough for one person. The clerk seemed like it was a pain for him to answer some questions about the food that is keeping him employed. \n\nFood: It was ok. Not great, just okay. There wasn't anything that screamed \""""Have seconds!\"""" The sauce is decent. Nothing spectacular. \n\nOverall, it was a 2 because nothing blew me away. I just made some ribs tonight on the grill and I thought they were better than Honey's. \nIf you're craving bbq, then this will get you out of a pinch. But if you want the \""""Slap yo momma\"""" type grub, then make an about face." 0
+The lady at the register mean... The wait was like they left to a different restaraunt to get out food... 0
+"Went there with my girlfriend for what I thought would be good bbq. She ordered the half chicken and I got a pulled pork sandwich. Not only did her chicken come out pink and bleeding once but it happened twice. When I told them the first time the cashier said, \""""we usually have good food.\"""" So it's okay to serve bad food too? He asked how the chicken was when he was bringing in the chairs from outside and we said the same, still pink and bleeding. All he said was oh okay and walked away. I didn't even eat my sandwich because if they couldn't cook chicken right why should I trust them to cook the pork correctly? When I went to the front to talk with them they all disappeared. Never would I think about going back and spend my money there again." 0
+have not been there in a long time...the guy taking the order was in some other world.\nthe amount of pork or chicken on the sandwich has been reduced to almost half.\nthe drinks are watered down. and the prices are up. Me thinks I wont be back there. 0
+First time here. I'll give credit where it's due, they have apparently been reading the reviews because the staff made an extra effort to be friendly and courteous. \n\nI had 2 bbq beef sandwiches because they were out of the pulled pork. While eating my sandwiches I had the thought there should be laws enacted to constitute what restaurants can call bbq. Boiled meat covered in BBQ sauce is NOT BBQ. \nI grew up in the South, I've been to Memphis in May a couple of times, so my standards for BBQ are admittedly higher than average, but this was not even close to real BBQ.\n\nWas it decent food. Sure. Decent, at best. Was it the reason I got an upset stomach a couple hours later, possibly. I don't care about the old decor, dirty looking bathrooms or anything else, if the food was good I would go back. It wasn't. 0
+As you might be able to tell from my schizophrenicly changing stars for this place, my experiences have varied. Some things that do not ever change, with my latest experience in parentheses:\n-They seem to carry only the tastiest wines. (Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec '08)\n-Their cheeses are also amazingly amazing. (American Plate w/ Buzzed from Utah and a perfectly aged Gouda)\n-Their food is great. (Lasagna)\n\nHowever,\n-The kitchen ran out of pizza, mac&cheese (which is what i wanted), and lasagna (luckily i made the cut). That's easily half their menu! We subsequently had to change our orders twice as the bad news kept rolling in. By the end of the night our poor server was like the Angel of Death since each time I saw him I got nervous that he was going to come tell me that whatever it was I had ordered was yet again 86ed.\n-Then the food that we WERE able to order took over 45 minutes to show up.\n-Then the Reverse Happy Hour cocktails were inconsistent (different colored Pomegranate Margaritas, one Pineapple Cosmo that tasted great, but a 2nd that had a coffee flavor - which they gladly replaced for a good tasting one).\n\nOverall I ended up paying WAY too much for a lackluster experience. What really peeved me off was that I had recommended this place to our party of 14, with the hope that I could show them how awesome places in CenPho are, since they're all suburbanites.\n\nSo thank you Cheuvront, for making me look like a fool and giving my friends one more reason to stay in the 'burbs :( 0
+Decided to take a short trip downtown to try the Central Coast Wine Tasting event held here last week. We had a blast! While the rep that hosted the wine tasting made the wine tasting a fun and informative event, we really enjoyed the atmosphere and FOOD! \n\nThe tapas plate that came with the wine tasting was fabulous, blue cheese and bacon stuffed dates, a super tasty California cheese (bought some to take home) and a tiny, but very yummy shrimp salad. That only made us want to try more! \n\nJeannie loves scallops, so naturally she ordered the Scallop Martini. I know deep down she did not want to share, but she graciously fed me one of those monsters. She said they are the best she has ever had and I have a hard time arguing with her. Three big, tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned scallops resting in a Martini glass. The accompanying sauce was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a single cheese plate with a cheese from Spain, Mahon (I think). Loved that one too, so of course we bought some to enjoy later. \n\nWon't wait for a wine tasting to make our return.... 1
+Unfortunately, they are out of business. Looks like they closed their doors only a few days ago. I have eaten there twice and it was very good. Don;t know why they closed but they had a Thank You banner posted for their customers. \nToo bad. 0
+"Alice Cooperstown is, as my husband said, \""""like a Hard Rock that's not stupid.\"""" The concept is a bizarre combo of Alice Cooper and a sports bar - and it works. \n\nWe stopped by two other places to check out their menus before a game, and they didn't look very thrilling. The menu at Cooperstown is pretty extensive - lots of options. \n\nThe service was very quick and efficient. I see no reason to go anywhere else before a D-Backs game." 1
+Walked over before a dbacks game. Loved the beer garden, nice draft selection and good tunes. It will likely become tradition before future games. 1
+Enjoyed it through and through. Had the big unit hot dog. It was actually delicious. Will go back whenever im in Arizona. Oh! and the waitress was very nice. 1
+Lets just say this place is awesome! My sister in law ordered that huge ol' hot dog and shared it with 3 different people. I had a bbq chicken salad and it was pretty good and a very decent size. I wanted to take the cup home that they served our drinks it! It is a fun place to work out and if your kids are scared of dark make up I would definitely steer clear of this place!!! But fun place to just enjoy a good lunch/drink or two! 1
+"I've driven past this place many times on the way to Suns or D-Backs games. Every time I passed by, it looked like a fun place to go hang out. I finally had the opportunity to do so during a conference in downtown Phoenix. One of the companies at the conference hosted a party here.\n\nThe party was staged in the patio area as you enter the restaurant. The company who hosted the party was giving away complimentary Cigars, so I understand why they had it outdoors. The weather was perfect, so it was a good time of the year to do it. The place was packed too. So why the 2 Stars? Here's why:\n\n- They serve Wine out of a liquor gun....yes, they do. When I went up to the bar on the patio and asked for a glass of Cabernet, the bartender told me \""""You have to go inside because we don't have the handles with the Wine\"""".....I thought she was kidding and I said, \""""I'm sorry, I don't think you understand, I asked for a glass of Cabernet. You don't have any bottles back there?\""""....that's when she confirmed what I heard and said \""""No, you heard me right, we serve Wine out of a handle/line and since we're a smaller bar outside you have to go inside to get it\"""".......what the hell?! The Wine tasted like what you would expect Wine from a tap to taste like...\n\n- The restrooms are like gas station restrooms. They're located out next to the bars on the patio and they are just like gas station restrooms in that they're too small and dirty. They couldn't handle the crowd of people at the party.\n\n- Service is slow. The line at the bar was 30 people deep for each line (2 lines). There were only 2 bartenders to service 200+ people. It took 20+ min to get a drink.\n\n- The party felt like a house party in someone's backyard. Plastic cups, plastic furniture, you had to bus your own table.....there were no buspersons or anyone to clean up. Bizzaro-world.....\n\nOverall, not a good experience. Maybe if I was a young 20 yr old it would be cool...not now.\n\nReturn Factor - 5%" 0
+"We took our in-laws here while they were visiting from out of state. This was on their to do list of local experiences. It was also my first time here since moving to the valley. Nobody was disappointed.\n We came for lunch on a Thursday around noon. We were able to get metered parking right in front of the place. There is a lot in back that charges $5.00 as well.They were about 30% full. We were seated right away and greeted by our waitress immediately. They brought a highchair for the baby too.\n I loved the d\u00e9cor. Classic rock and roll memorabilia was the theme. Many of Alice Cooper's own items decorated the wall from tour posters to guitars. There were several large screen TVs and classic rock and roll music was playing as well. The waitresses were dresses in attire that also supported the theme.\n The menu feature's items with a celebrity theme. I ordered the \""""Adam Richman's bases loaded big unit\"""" and a local micro brew. The food was brought out in a reasonable amount of time. This was a 1 lb., 22\"""" loaded hotdog with a good order of fries. The hot dog was an all beef hotdog on a bun loaded with sauerkraut, \""""nightmare\"""" chili, onions, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese. It was more than I could hope to eat, but I did do serious damage. After I got a to go box, we browsed the gift shop. Everything Alice was available.\n This place isn't for everybody who is not into the genre. We did enjoy it and will return on special occasions. If you go make it a week day for lunch. It's probably when you'll get best for service. They are located near Chase Field, so they are probably packed on game day. The menu is a little pricy, but worth the experience." 1
+Great place, good food 1
+Went here while in PHX on business with a friend who lives locally. Thought it would be a good place to have some dinner since i love BBQ. No such luck. Nothing seemed like real BBq just over cooked and tasteless. Very Chain resturant-y, Cool memorabilia abut that's about it. They only give a small cup of BBQ sauce for your meal. I don't reccommend. 0
+"Cooperstown Sports Grill Does NOT disappoint! \n\nCooperstown offers an incredible selection of beers, good food and excellent service. The prices are reasonable, and the servers are outstanding. \n\nCooperstown Sports Grill is big, filled with large screens televisions. The walls are covered in vintage guitars signed by every rock star and rare sports collectibles signed by past & present icons.\n\n The food entrees have celebrity names, like the Bill O'reilly BBQ sandwiches, Kurt Warner corned beef, AZ Cardinals Country BBQ chicken salad, or my favorite the \""""Jeff\"""" grilled chicken salad. I would put the grilled chicken salad up against anybody (including Durant's or even Arrogant Butcher).\n\nSo if you find yourself in downtown Phoenix give Cooperstown Sports Grill a try, it does not disappoint" 1
+Watched a Suns game here recently and had a blast. The arena is in the heart of Downtown Phoenix and is near bars and restaurants. It's really easy to have a pre and post-game party. We walked to Lucky Strikes after the game and had a few drinks and shot some pool.\n\nOverall, it's a good time in this arena.\n\nReturn Factor - 90% 1
+"Harsh to say, but I hate arenas. The only time I go is to see s concert, show or special event as I'm not an arena-type sports fan. Last night's event was Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson-The Immortal Tour. I have to say as far as arenas go, the US Airways Center is pretty amazing. Entering and exiting are easy-peasy. It didn't feel overly crowded and parking was plentiful in outdoor lots or the adjacent indoor multi-story connected building. \n\nThere's a Starbucks on site, which was like heaven to me . . . I wanted a nice hot tea to savor through the show, There are other well-known food concessions throughout the arena, as well as some fairly comfortable seating areas to pass the time until the powers that be allow you to go to your seat.\n\nSince we were sitting in Section 102, first row, we were in the makeshift seats (the same as they put on the floor, foldables with no real back support. This was probably the only negative for me as after about an hour, my lower back was killing me (and I still feel it this morning!). But . . . the seats were wonderful for viewing the show. Couldn't have been better. \n\nSound quality was what you'd expect in an arena not built specifically for music, so I didn't have high expectations. \n\nI have to say that I am very impressed by the US Airways Center and all the \""""nightmare\"""" worries that I had about entering the building, exiting the building, finding something I wanted to drink, and of course, parking, were something I didn't have to be anxious about at all! Bravo!" 1
+I have seen quite a few games & concerts at US Airways Center, and now having the light rail, it makes getting into and out of downtown Phoenix so much easier! Plus with a game ticket you can ride for free, up to 4 hours before to 4 hours after the event for FREE!!! And the train stops are walking distance from the arena. Never a bad time at US Airways Center 1
+Tickets to Phoenix Suns games are cheaper than the large beer in a cup at the arena. $10 tickets and $10.50 brews. I used to watch this arena on TV for years when the Suns were good and I was living elsewhere. It seems less orange in person, maybe some of the seats should be painted orange too. If you know the area, you will know not too pay for parking either. After 5pm, meters are free and obviously on the Sunday I went no charge. Try parking at 5th and monroe street. Inside the arena is pretty nice, I had a great view from the upper deck, but cmon Suns, do you really need ushers kicking people out of upper level seats. Give somebody a tiny bit of power and see what they do with it. Of course, I'm stealthy and uncatchable, so no senior citizen usher is telling me where to sit. Anyway, my team, the Brooklyn Nets won and overall a good, no hassle experience. If the Suns ever get good again, it will be worse to attend. Oh yeah, good entertainment also at least on this day. It was the gorilla's birthday and a ton of mascots were there celebrating and also the trampoline dunkers were cool and the 8 year-old girl who sang the anthem was top notch. 1
+I went to this venue for the Carnivore's tour last month and was really pleased with my experience again. This time when I went, we were in a slightly different section and the lighting was WAY better. The line of sight to the show was great, and although I'd prefer to be closer to the stage, it was a great experience. Awesome show, great accommodations. 1
+WORST NIGHTS SLEEP I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only was the mattress ridiculous stiff to where I ended up laying on the bed pillows and only got a couple hours of sleep. When I went down to the front desk at 6am to request a room change due to the mattress (and I should really say I hobbled down due to being stiff & sore) the front desk lady was unsympathetic and said that all the mattress's in the hotel are the same. She gave me no options and asked if I wanted to check out and of course offered no refund or discount. Even going back up to my room to pack I encountered other guests who were complaining about the stiffness in their back from the mattress. DO NOT GO HERE!!! The breakfast, location, pool, and fitness room nowhere near out way the amount of pain you will be in all day because of one nights stay. I wish I could give them a zero on Yelp but alas I am forced to give them 1 star which they are undeserving of. 0
+"Going in - you know your going to get typical TGIF food. But the view is great! If you're a sports junky you need to eat here once. We took my grandfather, a sports nut, for lunch (hopped off the light rail) and he loved it. As we ate lunch on the \""""patio\"""" we watched as the landscapers groomed the field. The top was open, the sun was shining, a breeze was blowing...ahhh.. The service was perfect. Our server was funny - took time to chat and made sure we had what we needed as soon (or before) we needed it." 1
+"I am from out of town and have never been to a restaurant at a ball game, so I was excited to go to Front Row to watch the DBacks game. The website gave very conflicting messages about when you could purchase the seats in Front Row for the game, so I gave the restaurant a call over a week in advance. They said I could only purchase tables the day of. I called the night before the game, hoping that maybe they would make an exception because I really wanted these tickets. I then found out that the tickets have been available all season! I asked to speak to the manager, who was the rudest human being I have ever spoke to in my life! After about an hour on the phone with him, tears, and being called a liar, I decided to hang up and just call customer service. I understand that the table I wanted had already been reserved, I just wanted the manager (Lyle) to try to help fix the issue. He said there was nothing he could do, and that \""""EVERYONE knows you can buy the tickets all year round\""""... what a piece of crock. I cannot believe I was talked to in the way that he spoke to me, and I am so thoroughly upset and aggravated at him. I just read some previous reviews about him on this site, and it's so funny that everyone agrees with me. If you don't have any issue when you go there, then you'll be fine. But if you have even the slightest complaint that has to go through Lyle.... don't expect to leave happy." 0
+"My friend and I decided to try out TGI Fridays for a beer during the baseball game to get a bigger bang for our buck. For what we would pay for a small hot dog and 20 oz beer, we could get a great meal, larger beers, and great service, right?! Wrong. \n\nThe restaurant was not very crowded for a game night, yet we were denied a table overlooking the stadium. Twice. The manager asked us to visit the hostess stand to get a table, but they informed us there was a wait. NO ONE WAS IN LINE FOR THE RESTAURANT! \n\nI had to get our own menus from the bar, after playing \""""let's avoid making eye contact, and maybe she will go away.\"""" After we ordered, three sets of people were sat in the tables we were waiting for, and their meals came out before our order! \n\nOur waiter ended up offering us a free beer for the late arrival of our food, and ended up comping our entire check, but that will be my last visit \""""Front Row.\"""" \n\nI'd rather pay $10 for a beer and $8 for a processed hot dog than to get snobbed by anyone in the service industry. All I wanted was a good time after a work day from hell, and to enjoy a Diamondbacks game ..." 0
+I live across the street and visit often. Could not ask for a better atmosphere with a view of the inside of Chase Field! The customer service has always been great. Often times it get dinner to go and the bartenders are friendly and chat it up while I wait. Just the traditional Fridays menu but the location makes it worth going. Definite place to check out when you are downtown. Doesn't have to be a game day. 1
+A great little place to see shows, very small, very intimate, a great setting for seeing a band. If a band you want to see is playing here, be sure to go, it doesn't get anymore up close and personal than this.\nThere is no seating or alcohol, so if you don't mind standing and being sober, it is well worth it.\nThe art here is some of First Friday's best, as far as I am concerned, leagues above all the other galleries. Be sure to stop and see the art here if you are out then. 1
+This place could be really great, but unfortunately as of now it sucks.\n\nFirst of all, I've never been to a concert venue like this with no bar... Call me an alcoholic, but I like my beer in hand when I'm nodding my head to some obscure hipster band I've never heard of.\n\nThe outside is kind of cool- but the inside is awful! The walls are stark white and look like those cheap walls people use to divide up apartments into more bedrooms. There were no decorations or paintings on the wall when I went even though I thought it was supposed to be some sort of gallery. Maybe I went on a night that they were between showings. The space is small, but if they hired a better interior designer they could have made it work. Unforch, it didn't. The sound system seemed cheap also.\n\nThis place could be great if they just put in a bar, and hired a decorator. 0
+Hm, didn't realize Bar Bianco had their own review page.\n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-bianco-phoenix#hrid:PvdncjR2V1mDcLIPIGJ73Q\n\nIn short, awesome rustic feeling re-purposed house, smoking hot bartender woman, relaxed and comfy country style patio, and delicious Four Peaks on tap. 1
+Really good service. James at the bar made some really good recommendations. The place is right next to Pizzeria Bianco. So while you wait for a table there, come here for a drink and kick it.\n\nThey also have a great wine menu, if you're into that. I guess on Fridays they have a live band playing inside. 1
+Stumbled across this place while working a photo shoot in the area and we ordered in. Since then we haven't stopped eating at Athenian Express. A good five miles out of the way. What attracted us? Great food, great prices and the owners wife was undeniable friendly. Seriously one of the genuinely nicest people I have ever met. I started out with the Turkey Pita. Delicious. Yet she urged me to be more creative. Love it all now including the staff. There isn't a day where it isn't hussle and bussle in the place, yet the service is fast and always accurate. Seriously, I eat it almost every day. 1
+"Summer time is supposed to be \""""healthy time\"""", so I am trying to watch what I eat. Now, I will always be a big guy (not \""""two fat twins on their matching motorcycles\"""" big, but you know, not little) but I definitely am eating more appropriately. However, I work in an office, and around 11:30, people start to double-think their lunch choices. Yes, the night before, a breakfast bowl from Jimmy Dean sounds like an excellent lunch selection, but all that pushing of buttons and watching your meal spin in the microwave? Forget it; one \""""What are you doing for lunch\"""" from a buddy and I was out of there.\n\nAthenian was a prime lunch spot for me for awhile, and just fell out of favor. No time like the present to return, plus SB had never been there before today. We took the 2 minute drive to Central and rolled in to a 1/3 filled Athenian Express. Happy to have missed the rush, I immediately ordered my favorite dish, the gyro feta (no tomatoes/onions, add lettuce) with fries, and SB got a chicken sub and potato salad.\n\nFirst issue, no fountain soda? If I can't destroy myself with aspartame in my free refills, it's not a great lunch. Plus, I don't like drinking out of cans unless its a more adult beverage. Fix yo machine, Athenian!\n\nOutside of the $1.50 soda, the meal was as good as always. It was a bit lighter on the feta than usual (and LOVE me some feta goodness), but still had quite a pile. The meat was thick and cooked through, definitely filled up the pita to an overflowing Greek party. The french fries weren't overcooked, which is good because burned fries suck fully. Add in a side of tzatziki sauce to poor over everything, and times were well spent. It's a ton of food for what you pay, and one of the best deals downtown.\n\nMy coworker didn't fair quite as well, but it was more his preferences than issues with the meal. His chicken sub came with a huge breast, which I would think is a good thing, but for him caused the sandwich to be overstuffed (like I said, weird preferences). He demolished the entire thing, so it must have not been too bad, along with the potato salad, which he was a fan of as well.\n\nAll in all, very good lunch experience. I usually get take-out, but the Greek team had their World Cup game, so it seemed appropriate to hang out and watch the \""""exciting\"""" 0-0 match-up. If we can get some fountain sodas up in there, Athenian will likely jump back on my radar (and I may even get a salad.....maybe)." 1
+Locally owned, authentic, good prices, big servings. Gyro meat is moist and full of flavor! Veggies are always fresh. Feta is the best! Go to in the Roosevelt Row neighborhood. 1
+You'll notice a huge age discrepency, really young kids and then there are the adults of all ages. So I give credz to any insitution that tries to keep kids engaged in using their minds vs getting their game on in the mall.\n\nI love science museums, making a point to attend in any big city I travel to. The exhibits seem lacking (even in simple terms) of the magic behind the science... hence probably why the feedback this place is so kids orientated. 1
+"Just went to the pirate exhibit this weekend and I want to write a review because it was by far the coolest one yet. I have been to the body exhibit, the titanic exhibit and others there. Of course there is more to do there than just that for the kids, they blow stuff up at the lab, they have tons of cool little sections with things to do. It is not cheap but we got the annual pass for the exhibits this year since we did the maze and we wanted to come back for the pirate and the Van Gogh exhibit coming next. Now back to the pirate exhibit, holy cow they had a real life pirates treasure at the end that was valued at 400 million dollars! The have tons of real \""""pieces of 8\"""" they also recovered the bell from the original ship they found off the cost of Cape Cod. There was their silverware, belt buckles, guns, cannons, gold, silver, rope, and I can go on forever. It was just super cool to hear the story and see all the real life stuff. This is not just a kid exhibit and in fact I spent much more time reading things and my kids blew right through it." 1
+Arizona Science Center brings science and entertainment to the young and fresh minds of the community. The staff are always friendly! The weekend manager Manny is very knowledge and able about the ASC and all the exhibits. He was very helpful.\n\nI look forward to visiting again. The weekends are always packed, if you can make it during the weekday you will bypass the mass of patrons. \n\nR\\_ 1
+We LOVE the AZ Science Center so much that we recently became members and plan to go often. We love the exhibits and the fact that they change out the special exhibits often. I do recommend packing a lunch as the cafe is a bit pricey, but the food is good. 1
+love this place, in every way! 1
+Attended the Ancient Ales, Modern Science event with several others and was very disappointed. \nThe Ancient Ales that we had the privilege of tasting were fantastic but unfortunately only 1 or 2 of the breweries made it the whole 4 hours. We spent most of our night waiting in line for the breweries whose booths were open and didn't get a chance to see much of the Science Center, thankfully I was with good company. 0
+I love this place and my kids love this place. We have been members for years. The best part is this membership gets us into other museums throughout the US for free or for a big discount. 1
+Good hospital. Trauma teams are excellent. There's a reason they filmed a Trauma:Life in the E.R. here. All the nurses on pretty much all the floors are all good. Quite a few gorgeous ones too. Just saying. 1
+"I completely agree with Chris S. Happy pills. Seriously. EVERYONE at this hospital is SO NICE!!! The nurses, the doctors, all of the staff....day and night. My friend is being treated here and has been addmited for various days now, and everyone agrees this hospital has really made this whole situation so much more bearable and less stressful, considering. \n\nWhen you or a friend is going through illness or trauma, the last thing you want to deal with is rude and uncaring nurses and doctors. You will NOT experience that here....they are WONDERFUL.\n\nThe hospital itself is very nice, it feels modern and clean. There is even a nice \""""healing garden\"""" you or patients can relax and get a little fresh air in. The food isn't that bad considering this is a hospital...I had a nice salad and sweet potato fries one day! Prices are like an airport.....expensive. But at least it's not typical cafeteria food.\n\nThank you Good Sam for taking such good care of my friend!" 1
+Colin M. did a masterful job filling you in on the facts about this business, so check out his review. I can only second what he said. \n\nThis is a real camera shop, stocked to the gills with lots of top-of-the-line stuff. It would be easy to be intimidated but don't let that keep you from going into this fine establishment.\n\nI have bought a few things here and they have always been very helpful and friendly.\n\nYou can find better prices on the internet, but no instant gratification on the internet. And who is going to help you with a problem or answer a question when you have one? Who will repair or clean your camera for you? No, we need to support our local shops and if it means paying a few percentage points more, it's worth it. 1
+Rosita's Place Rocks! It has the right amount of dive atmosphere with just excellent food. The green & red sauce are both pretty hot and spicy Chips are fresh and fried on premises. All entrees are quite big and enough to feed two. It draws interesting crowd. I was there with some folks from work after a conference and so were in suits. There were some families, retired folks, emo-kids and bubbas. Try the combination burro with enchilada sauce. Can't go wrong with that. Beer and tequila is reasonably price. 1
+What a find!\nI found this place thank to my trusty Yelp app. I wanted some good, spicy Mexican food and Rosita's Place seemed to fit the bill.\nIn all honesty I was planning to go to Los Dos Molinos, but they are closed on Sundays...\n\nYou park behind the restaurant and walk around the front, dodging a few cars along the way.\nWalking in, I loved the atmosphere. It was bustling and full of life, but not overwhelmingly busy. We were seated at a table just past the indoor fish pond...hmmm.\nThe service was prompt, the chips and salsa came right out. The salsa...oh the salsa, it is delish, full of flavor and lots of heat, but in a good way.\nI ordered the chicken enchilada plate one red and one green. My companion ordered the green chili tamale plate (out of this world good).\nThey arrived glowing hot! The plates and food were so heat hot we could not start eating for about 10 minutes, (which allowed us to enjoy the ice cold beer). \nOnce the food finally cooled to a manageable temperature it was amazing!!!\nThe flavors were spot on, the chicken was super moist and each sauce was great. The refried beans here are like crack. I was so full but could not stop eating them. Yum!\n\nI'm pretty sure I have found my go-to Mexican spot in Phoenix. 1
+Good solid mexican food. Big portions and small prices. If you order a burrito or chimi get it wet, I made that mistake only once! 1
+The hours are wrong for Sunday. Beware. The food is wonderful but yelp is posting the wrong hours on Sundays. I'm here at 7pm and this amazing restaurant is closed.\nI am sad 1
+I've been going to Rositas for probably 10-15 years and mainly at lunch during the work week. The tacos are great, the enchilads are chessy and taste good but also a gut bomb that makes you want to take a nap. Unfortunately this has always been one of my go to places and would normally give it 4 stars; however, I finally took the family this past Sunday and the food was OK not as good as usual and the service was awful. The waitress did not seem happy to be serving us, got one of the orders wrong (which we couldn't fix because we didn't see her for 20 more minutes), we got the tortillas for fajitas 20 minutes after the fajitas and the check took another 20 minutes to wait for. I would typically go here every month but hadn't been in a 3-4 months so I am hoping this was a one off and the next visit will be better and not that the place has gone down hill. 0
+"Being from Southern California, the \""""scene\"""" is so much fun. There are several clubs to go to and any night is a great time. That brings us to the Phoenix scene and The Cash.Oh wait, there is no scene for the ladies. Not going to bash them to hard, because it's the only consistent place that we have. Yes it caters to the Country music crowd, but they do play spurts of other music through out the weekend evenings.The mixed drinks could be better, but the prices are reasonable." 0
+I walk on a Sat morning at 11am for a retouch on my ombre hair. I had it blonde already and the lady first told me to wait I did. She then came back got me started put foils on which I think she wasn't going to do bec my hair was already light. I show her a picture and ask her if thats how it was going to look a few times and she keep telling me yes. Long story short after3hrs or so she remove the foils and wash my hair put some treatment on it and left me there(for another 30-45mins). I got tired of waiting for her and wash my hair and I also blow dry my own hair bec she was busy with 2 other ladies. My hair was horrible YELLOW AND FRY so burn, uneven tones of yellow/orange/black and red when all I wanted was a caramel ombre. I was so mad but I still just pay her after 6+hrs all I wanted was to go home so I had no energy for arguing. I did told her I didn't like it and that it was too yellow she just said it looks pretty and continue on checking me out. I do not recomment Rachel or the location on 16th st at all. I when the next day with the intention of looking for the owner so I when to the other location on 15th ave and Camelback Lorraine was awesome she immediatley address me and apologize, did a color correction. She fix my hair it look exactly how I wanted. She was really nice/caring and ask what I wanted and not wanted. She was also super fast and did my hair in about 2hrs or less. I really recomment Lorraine at the Camelback location. She also didn't charge me for the correction she just apologize for the incovenience and gave me a treatment to fix my brittle dry hair. 0
+La Tolteca is the most authentic mexican food. It is so good and a great place to eat if you are down town. Check out the grocery section, they have freshly made tortillas to take home. Delicious! 1
+A Phoenix native told me I had to try the mexican food while I was in town, so I stopped by La Tolteca and I was happy I did. I tired out a torta and a couple of sopas. The al pastor sopa was right on as was the the carne asada. My milanesa torta was a bit chewy but otherwise prepared with great fresh veggies. Hit up the salsa bar for some extra flavor! Enjoy! 1
+"We had to be near downtown today, and when scrolling through nearby restaurants on my phone I saw this one. On Google it's rated 5 stars. Here it's 4 stars. And only a single dollar sign! So we drove over.\n\nThe place looks like something you might find in Mexico. No hostess. Walk up to the counter, order your food, wait for your number to be called, walk into the dining area (ducking under a low arch if you over 6' tall) where you are greeted with basic tables and chairs. Seriously...if you didn't know you were in Phoenix you'd swear you were in an eatery in Mexico. They also have a bakery and a market attached to the food counter.\n\nOn to the actual food. As this was my first time here I ordered the chimi. I usually do that so I have a basis for comparison to other places. My wife had the albondigas soup. We both liked our dishes. The chimi was done perfectly. A light crunch of the shell. Not overcooked, not greasy. The chicken was moist and tender. And it was a pretty big chimi. I think one does need to add some pico to it because the chicken's seasoning was very mild. The pico added just a bit of flavor that really made the difference. And the Mexican rice was very nice.\n\nI wish it wasn't so far from home (Gilbert) because I'd love to make this my \""""regular\"""" spot for Mexican food. I would say it blows away just about every place else I've found in the Valley, and is neck-and-neck with Guerrero's (in Tempe). I can't choose between the two at this moment.\n\nI hope to return here, and will be trying something different. Their menu is pretty extensive with several traditional dishes (including menudo, lengua, and albondigas)." 1
+"This has to be the most ghetto and disrespectful dive I've ever been to. I usually don't play the race card, but unless you are a Spanish speaking Latino you will not be treated well by the staff.\n\nAs soon as I walked up to the counter, a pregnant cashier rolled her eyes and asked dully what I wanted. I couldn't pronounce the name of the combo I wanted but I blurted out the number associated with it and it had a picture. She looked over her shoulder at one of her associates and said something. The only words I caught were \""""token gringo customer.\""""\n\nThey shared a giggle. They were speaking in that half-assed Spanish that has a little English mixed in. Suffice it to say I was offended and promptly cancelled the order. I have not returned since then" 0
+La Tolteca is outstanding. Passing through PHX and a friend (and frequent visitor to AZ) told me I need to stop here. He spoke truth. \n\nGet the chilaquiles! Get them. \n\nWe also had tacos de papa, and caldo de camarones...the latter was awesome too, delicious broth and packed with shrimp. The salsa bar had grilled jalape\u00f1os & habanero salsa we couldn't get enough of. \n\nI'll be back to La Tolteca. Five stars no hesitation. 1
+Geee-ross! The other half and I got take-out for this place. But first a little back-story.... My dad's whole family worked at a Chinese restaurant in Philly from before I was born until the late 1990's. My mother says she craved Chinese food the whole time she was pregnant with me and by proxy got me hooked on Chinese in the womb. I bless her for having done so. I love Chinese and could eat it every day...willingly. I've tried Chinese in every city and country I've ever lived or visited, as I always love to see what's out there and experience the regional variances and interpretations. I can usually find something good, no matter how nasty or base a buffet, or made-to-order. And Lord knows I love take-out and a movie on the sofa. Great nite, rite?\n\nA few weeks ago I convinced the better half to go pick up Gourmet House of Hong Kong, if I paid and he drove. Deal. Done. I ordered on the phone - no problems. It's rite down the street from our house, so dinner was steaming hot and in the living room within 20 minutes. We queued up the DVD and we're ready to go.\n\nThe fried rice was yummy and OK. Not the best I've had but not the worst either. The BBQ pork app was good and I liked the dipping sauce it came with. Everything else was skank. I'd say avoid the noodles at all costs. They were like nasty over-cooked spaghetti in a watery, flavorless sauce. Even with soy sauce added, they did nothing for me. \n\nI'm kind of sad b/c the other reviews on Yelp seemed pretty good. The place is not that great looking from the outside, and never having been inside, I can't comment on that -- but I would never get take-out from here again. At least we didn't get sick. It was just bland-o-rama, which makes me sad. I even threw-out the leftovers, which has only ever happened one other time with Chinese take-out, when I left for vacation the next day and didn't want to stink up the fridge. 0
+Mu Shu was closed so we gave this place a try for takeout. Sundays and Asian food, I know. I'm Asian.\n\nCurrently suffering worst food poisoning in this decade, the kind that tears your back up from violent heaving.\n\nDon't get chicken. 0
+So I thought reading their menu, seeing it in Chinese language and in the \nChinese District . . . it could be a real find -- I love dives with surprisingly good food.\n\n I was soooooo disappointed.\n\nThe egg drop soup was vegetable soup and just warm. A minute after my soup\nwas served, my main course came out. It had two items--pea pods and pork. Not very BBQ flavor, rather a funny flavor. No other veges such as water chestnuts or bamboo shoots. The minimal sauce was very bland. The rice was not fresh. 0
+What's your opinion of an MD who wears a three piece suit? When I see a doctor wearing a three piece suit, the first thing that comes to my mind is, why is he wearing a suit? Did he wear a suit to class in med school? Did he wear a suit doing rounds during residency? I know lawyers and investment bankers wear suits, but doctors? I want to see my doctor in a white coat. Who wears a suit if they don't have to? Am I obsessed with what people wear? Not normally, but when an MD dresses in a suit, then I can't stop wondering why... You get the picture. To me, there's something not right about a doctor under the age of seventy wearing a suit. I could spend this review just commenting about workplace attire, but I need to move on.\n\nDr Stevens performs surgery at HIS surgery center - YIKES! I hate doctors who have a business in addition to their practice. They see patients in the office, they do surgery at THEIR surgery center. There's a conflict of interest here: is it possible that patients who may not need surgery are scheduled for a procedure to pay for all that expensive equipment. I HATE INCORPORATED DOCTORS!! The Gucci loafers. The conferences in New York, Anaheim, Orlando, Miami, etc. Making $200K from a regular practice isn't enough? Are you a doctor or a businessman? What's more important: helping the sick or your bottom line (like I want a new boat that costs $260,000 and the down payment is $26,000 so I need to get 23 surgeries done in the next 3 weeks to get that payment together). If I want you to do my surgery at the Mayo Clinic is this possible? I want to have surgery at a hospital. Because, let's say something goes wrong. Drastically wrong, like I stop breathing. When this happens in a hospital they call code blue and every available doctor and nurse runs as fast as they can and does their best to get you breathing again. In a surgery center there may not be any other doctors and there may not even be a nurse. People die in surgery centers. When I hear surgery center, I think of people getting liposuction and dying from blood loss in the recovery room because the doctor left and no trained medical staff are available. \nDr Stevens is arrogant: i was extremely ill when I had a consultation with him. I had quite a few questions to ask about my situation. Dr. Stevens kept writing and wouldn't look me in the eye when he deigned to answer my questions. He kept looking at his notepad. Damn it: stop writing, lift up your head and look at me when I'm talking to you. While I'm in the middle of this, it began to hit me that this was not the doctor for me. I'm paying for the consultation, I could barely walk, it was June - so it was HOT outside. I was exhausted, had been out of work for several weeks. Was facing back surgery and trying to find a surgeon. He said he does the procedure i need all the time. Maybe that was true, but he would NOT be doing this on me. As I was walking to the garage so I could collapse in my car, I was almost ready to give up. I knew I had to go home, get on the internet and find a doctor that I liked. I ended up going with Dr. Mark Lyons, a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic. 0
+If you are at all bashful or have issues around nudity, you might want to stop reading now. This place will not be for you.... but for the free spirited, the Alwun House is the place to be this month for their Erotic Art Festival.\n\nThe exhibit kicks off with their outrageous sneak preview party tonight, (Feb. 8th) at 7pm. Don't expect to see stuffy art aficionados milling about with glasses of champagne. Do expect to see transvestites on 8 inch platform shoes dancing and laughing with the glitter dusted, the body painted, the latex clad, and the goths. They create a club atmosphere in their back yard with a floor show of comics, cross dressers, dancers, acrobats and contortionists. You can't immerse yourself in the circus atmosphere and not walk away smiling. 1
+So I was visiting Arizona for spring training baseball and pining for a decent meal when we stumbled across Welcome Diner. This place friggin' rules. All of the food that our party tried--duck burger, breakfast biscuit, creole breakfast--was off the chain. And they service beer, which is perfect for a Sunday brunch. \n\nThe staff was friendly and the service excellent. They take pride in their craft, and you can see why when you taste the food. If you're looking for a place to get some soul-nourishing food with a soulful flare, this is the place for you. 1
+"Dr. Austin is an amazing physician. She is compassionate, caring and thorough. She is the only physician in her office, which means when she needs to provide more time to patients before you, you will wait. But guess what, one day that may be you--you may need that extra time. So I have never once been upset if my appointment wasn't started at the exact minute it was scheduled. She has been my primary doctor for over seven years and unless she retires, she will be my primary physician for the foreseeable future. If your treatment requires more specialized treatment, she knows who and where to send you. As a middle aged man I purposely chose Dr. Austin because she is smart, compassionate, listens, thorough and has never once said \""""fully booked\"""" when I've asked to see her for ANY reason that day.\n\nIf you are looking for a great doctor, Dr. Austin is it 100%." 1
+This might be a good way to kill time if you're near the airport, the food really wasn't that great. It tasted cheap and like it had been sitting there for a very long time. I had the caldo 7 mares and it was lukewarm, wayyy too salty, and the shrimp were mushy. It was pretty gross. The carne asada tacos were mostly gristle, and I couldn't really taste my enchilidas with the thick blanket of sour cream over them. For $20, I could've gotten much better Mexican food somewhere else. 0
+"For this pinche Gringo, this place rocks. \nIt's a very festive place to both shop and dine. Their food offerings through their \""""Cafe\"""" or whatever they call it is endless. \nIt's a great spot to grab a cheap lunch. They are usually busy, so allow yourself 10-15 minutes between ordering and actually eating. \nTheir Agua Frescos are delicious. I recommend the Melon. It's sweetened Cantaloupe puree, served on ice. There are little melon chunkies, small enough to slurp through a straw. \nOf all the food I've had there, it was good. Carnitas, carne asada gorditas, etc. \nSo if you want to immerse yourself in good food and some lively people take a drive down to Ranch Market...." 1
+I have been going to this ranch market for at least eight years. Here is my review.\nThe foods are not the same as they used to be. We bought some tortillas and they usually last about a week, but they started growing mold about three days after.. never used to be this way. \nThe service we had was terrible when we went for breakfast one morning. The guy at the counter was not very professional and made this face when we asked for eggs, it was like he only wanted us to buy something already made. When we used to go before they were always more than willing to cook us whatever we needed. On my way back to my table, an employee even walked right into me with no apology! It used to be so different here. 0
+I have to agree with the other two star rating.This place used to be top notch.Over the last 7 years they have gone way down. In quality service and in how the food is presented. I wonder if they are having trouble with thier managers. hope that upper management will look into this. I would like to come back and see an emprovement. 0
+This company is HORRIBLE!! They don't know the meaning of customer service. If you are unlucky enough to have them assigned to you from Lowes or Home Depot request another service provider. The scheduler Julie is I must say the rudest customer service person I have had the displeasure of dealing with in a long time. They came out and looked at my leaking washing machine and my dryer. Said nothing was wrong. After they tech left I found a scratch on my washing machine glass top. This company is full of crack pots who need a reality check. Nice job Julie! 0
+This is our neighborhood spot for ceviche... though if you want oysters go to the spot at McDowell and 18th St... no idea what the name is. 1
+Maybe the current economy has forced Tacos de Juarez to make some cutbacks in the quality of their food, because our recent experience was nowhere near as good as everyone else seems to have had. We live mere blocks from here, so we felt it was about time we tried it. \n\nThe chips and tostada base tasted off, as if the oil they were fried in was a little rancid. The cheese on the cheese crisp was plentiful- and pretty oily. My husband called the cheese in his chile relleno the most tasteless he had ever had, as was the relleno batter. \n\nI ordered a #1, but wanted to substitute a hard taco for the cheese enchilada. I checked the a la carte prices, and knew that the taco was actually less expensive, so I was sure I wasn't going to be screwing them over. I can't tell you how long it took me to try and explain what I wanted to our server. I'm sure there are those who would say it's my fault for not speaking Spanish. Anyway, I ended up getting my tostada and the hard taco, but no taquito, and no rice and beans. Then another 10 minutes of my life went by as I tried to explain again what I had ordered when the server asked if everything was alright, but that really, no one needed to bring me out any more food. I had had enough by that point and knew it would already be a Pepcid AC kind of night. The cook and the server argued and finally the server understood that she had gotten my order wrong. They comped my food, which wasn't necessary, but they insisted. My taco and tostada were just alright. The beans in the tostada were cold, which I am not used to.\n\nWe've had everything better somewhere else, and feel no need to return. 0
+A little house filled with delicious food, quaint seating and a cute patio. This pretty much sums of Coronado Cafe. I have been wanting to visit Coronado Cafe for quite awhile now and finally today was the day! This little house also reminds me of a little elf's cottage but in a really cute way. \n\nI like the food and atmosphere here. I tried the veggie wrap with chicken and it had a very delicious vinegar added to it. It was the perfect tough. I really wanted to try the goat cheese salad, but there is always next time! 1
+The service was great. Love the martini. The women were so helpful. Cite place! 1
+"I was in the market for a black floral embossed belt (no giant buckle) I knew exactly what I wanted, but wanted to try it on first, and possibly support a local business rather than order one over the internet. Granted I do not look like the typical type of person who might frequent this establishment as; I'm white, I was wearing Lucky Jeans, a Locoste shirt, Chuck Taylors, and a Cardinals hat (I don't know how one would classify that look, I certainly didn't think criminal intent when I was dressing that morning).\n\nI walked in, scanned through the assortment of belts by the door, and then at the belts behind the counter, they were all slightly more \""""attention grabbing\"""" than I was looking for. I was asked if I needed help by the young lady at the register, I replied that I was good, I then walked out and got in my car to drive away. It was at this point that a large man rushed out the door behind me grimacing and angrily staring at my car as he wrote my license plate down. I put my car in reverse and asked him if I had done something wrong, he replied they had been robbed and I told him I had no criminal intent I was just looking for a belt. This didn't seem to placate the beast as he aggressively informed me he was forced to do this (like almost accusing me of being a potential robber and trying to intimidate me against the course of action).\n\nI don't know if this is the policy for all their customers or just any gringo's foolish enough to think they would be welcomed in this establishment. However the encounter was quite unsettling and I really would recommend you avoid this store unless you want to be made to feel like a criminal for no reason. Also for the record, I'm a medical professional and I make $30 an hr, THE LAST THING on my mind was robbing or stealing. Silly belts and supporting the local economy yes; robbing and stealing no." 0
+Here's a sample experience at MacAlpines:\n\nWow! A real, old fashioned soda parlor! Whoa, look at all this vintage stuff! Hey, check out the menu! Oh hell yeah I love this kind of candy, I haven't seen this in forever! Oh maaan 99 flavors of soda what the whaaat! \n\nMmm.. pina colada soda, wait, the butter pecan is even better! No, taste the margarita! Wait, they're refillable! AHHH!!!! VANILLA COKE! BUBBLEGUM! MORE BUTTER PECAN! HEY THERE'S CHOCOLATE! GIVE ME AN IRISH CREAM FLAVOR! PUT CARAMEL IN IT! ANOTHER CARAMEL, THIS TIME WITH CHOCOLATE! WE HAVEN'T EVEN TRIED THE ICE CREAM, WE NEED THIS ONE WITH ICE CREAM IN IT. MORE ICE CREAM YUM THRIFTY ICE CREAM!!!!!!!\n\nHoly shiznit, that soda.... 'twas nothing but awesome... I don't feel so good.\n\n*passes out in the car*\n\nArrives home.\n\n*passes out for fifteen hours*\n\nAwakens with a hangover more vicious than the Thursday following Wine Wednesdays at ASU. Remembers MacAlpines fondly while taking 3 Ibuprofen. Goes back to sleep. 1
+It had been years since I had been back to Rito's, I was craving it for lunch and thought let's do an old school affordable lunch. I typically eat Burrito's at the Lunch Trucks so I thought Rito's being in the middle of the hood, nothing fancy, outdoor seating and so on should be a quick affordable quick lunch for two of us. We got our Two Burrito's after waiting almost 30 minutes in their lobby + the 10+ we spent in line? (I know I know...what did I expect going there between 11am-1pm...but seriously they have all the ingredients made, it's just an assembly line, Chipotle Style dang it) so anyway, the food took way too long and $17.49 later for one green chile regular burrito and one red enchilada style burrito with rice and beans (in the hood) had me complaining about my planned 'cheap' lunch before I took my first bite. \nI'm not gonna lie the burrito's are tasty and a good size, other comments mentioned salty and greasy and yes that is true on both, but that's why the place is famous for its simple salty/greasy food. I have had better for the same or less $$ and for a much better atmosphere...that place is making a killing they could have maybe some more shaded cheap/vintage seating a sign a mural something...give the place a little character and I can maybe feel better about spending my hard earned $$ there. Anyway not my most favorable review but I think Rito's has taken their fame to their head and caters to the foodies/downtown administrative crowd vs. the working class and neighborhood area peeps. 0
+I visit Phoenix frequently and this is my first stay at this location. The hotel is marginal, but needs some major updates. The breakfast is less than mediocre and seems like they are always low on supply. The last 2 mornings I arrived to find nothing but crumbs left for eggs. Lastly, the customer service rep (I wont mention any names) who checked me in needed additional training on how to treat loyal customers. She was very rude and short during check in which I find uncommon for the brand. 0
+At 1 PM, we were handed large menus with several dozen interesting choices. Only one seafood entree (fish tacos) on the entire 4 pg card was less than $12, and that included soups. I didnt really want to settle for fish tacos in a lauded casa de mariscos. \n\nEntrees come with complementary ceviche tostadas, which was a nice surprise. My son had the house specialty, camerones culuchi, and I tried a flash-fried whitefish, served whole with sides, for 15 bucks. We agreed the green culuchi sauce bathing six shrimp was instantly forgettable. My fish had about 150 pin bones and less meat than a small can of tuna fish. That's not an attempt at humor. I can debone a fish and there was less meat on this crispy carcass than a standard 6 oz can of tuna, as if they extracted most of it for their own devices, leaving me with little more than skin, bones and an eyeball. \n\nIt's hardly a crummy place on the inside - the decor is cute and colorful. Service seemed friendly, if a bit confused, and having grown up in New England, I'm aware seafood can be pricey. That said, after tax and tip, we spent $40 for one meh and one pretty craptastic lunch, in a hole in the wall just south of Roosevelt. \n\nJudging from the other reviews, it sounds like we just came at a bad time, but that doesnt help me get my forty dollars back. Two stars for the ceviche. 0
+Magnifico! Great little place tucked away in a semi-residential area of town. Felt like I was part of the family after being seated. Bright cheerful atmosphere like a fiesta! Food was very flavoful even the white rice. Crab enchiladas full of white crab meat and smothered in your choice of red or green sauce. Salsa you get red (Spicy) and green (mild) with chips and I got a complimentary Cerviche. The red salsa had a nice smoky flavor and just the right kick of heat. Can't wait to try other dishes when I return to Phoenix in a couple of weeks! 1
+I ate here 2 years ago and had one of the best meals. Not sure what changed, oh wait, it's the quality of the fish. I got the caldo de pescados. The sea bass was gross. So then they brought me a sea bass with ancho chiles that looked good but again, the fish was no bueno. I'm real sorry. I drove 30 minutes out of the way to come here and had 2 inedible entrees. \n\nCrab tostada, guacamole and margarita were ok but not worth the embarrassment of not eating 2 different dinners. The staff was super nice about it and the owner didn't charge me. I wanted to pay but he refused. So nice but I felt terrible. Bad dream. 0
+The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, AZ is a great way to get a sample of Arizona's diverse and spectacular flora. Check out The Gardens in the spring, when all of the plant and flowers are blooming in beautiful, vibrant colors. This is a great place to take visiting relatives who love to garden or are just nature buffs. It's an easy walking adventure with many cozy benches to sit and bird or nature watch. Midway through the journey is a nice spot to enjoy a little refreshment and sample some yummy treats. At the end of your journey is a great gift shop with books, jewelry and even plants found on the garden grounds for sale. Visit when the day time temperatures are moderate and you're guaranteed to have an enjoyable time. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a camera. Don't forget to have fun! 1
+When I want to go out but not spend $100 on entertainment and also get some exercise in at the same time and see some beautiful Arizona landscape, the Desert Botanical Gardens is the best place I can go. I enjoy walking around the Garden looking at all of the flowers in bloom and all of the different kinds of cactus. I also enjoy when they have different exhibits that you can see as you are wandering the garden. I really enjoyed the Chihuly Glass artwork that was displayed a few years back. \n\nProbably my favorite time of the year to come here is when they have the butterflies. They are so pretty and this year there were so many of them! We went this last weekend on my day off and the weather was perfect and we just had a great time. I also get to brush up on my photography skills here the best because I can take some amazing pictures of flowers and butterflies. \n\nIf you want to see what the Arizona desert is all about, you need to come here to experience it first hand. Its not only about dirt and cacti. There are flowers galore as well. 1
+"At the DBG's for the first time ever a couple of months ago to check out the venue for my daughter's wedding. From the very beginning, Amber that young lady who worked with us was professional, on the ball and organized...far more than I can say about the wedding planner. I believe she must be the park's event coordinator and totally rocked it. \n\nThe place is truly beautiful, so different from what a \""""traditional\"""" garden looks like. Read the other reviews and the other folks will give you a much better idea of the type of plants, bugs, small animals, or as my granddaughter loudly proclaimed \"""" the birds with the hats!\"""" \n\nThere were four other wedding going on the afternoon (4/29/11) but we never really heard much except for some far away music. Signs were clearly posted leading the way to the wedding site *and the rehearsal the night before) and the restrooms were exceptionally clean and pleasant to use. \n\nThere was a very large room with shuttered windows and AC where my daughter and her wedding party dressed and a smaller, similar room where the groom and his group readied themselves. After the wedding, as the chairs and such were put away, the entire group came back to the same area which is a small courtyard and had a cocktail hour. \n\nMy daughter and her husband were married in the far back arena where they have the outdoor concerts and therein lies the only reason this wonderful place does not get five stars. \n\nIf you have your wedding at this particular site, park your car in the dirt lot that is adjacent to the unloading area. It is the first right as you come into the park and has a sign posted that reads \""""Service area only.\"""" I understand that during the afternoon the park may want you to stroll leisurely through the park enjoying the natural beauty of the place but at the end of a very long day, it would've been so much better to park in back and take a 5 min. walk as opposed to an agonizing 15 min. stroll. \nIt was incredibly hard for some of the older folks in the group making their way back to the cars and by the time the wedding ended, it was late and the only rangers we saw were on our way out. \n\nIt was also very dark there and the lights on the canopy over the wedding table did not come on for a long time but eventually they did and it was truly breathtaking (you may want to have someone be the on the watch for this so the wedding party doesn't eat in the dark.) Lovely place to have a party or wedding, parking not so great. \n\nThank you DBG for making my daughter's wedding so very memorable!" 1
+LOVE THIS PLACE!!! its a little over priced though which suck especially if you're a student as I am. This place is close to campus so you'd think they'd offer some kind of student discount, buuuuuuut the do NOT! its 18 bucks to go in and I love going here because I am a photographer but that adds up after awhile 1
+Under construction when I visited today, but still beautiful. Fellow botanical garden-ers were friendly. \n\nBottled water is not overpriced. At 1.50 a bottle, it didn't sting that I forgot to bring my own water.\n\nPark rangers are stern, silently watching and protecting our pic-a-nik baskets from any impending doom.\n\nWear your best, as there are tons of photographers running around. This could be your chance to get discovered - maybe your errant hand or part of your backpack will end up in some semi-famous hipster's Flickr! 1
+I can't believe I waited 11 years to go here. I love nature. I love being outside. \nI'm in love. In fact, my first visit 2 months ago inspired my mom to get us both memberships. \nI loved the tour of the main loop. We learned a lot about some of the plants. I've worked in landscaping and know a lot about desert plants, but we learned a lot of cultural stuff, too. \nI went back for the Chihuly exhibit. It's the coolest thing I have ever seen, and some of the sculptures were so beautiful I cried a little. \nThe staff is a lot of volunteers, so you know they enjoy being there. In fact, I am going to talk to them about volunteering as soon as the holidays are over.\nI can't wait to go again! 1
+Lovely, serene, and everything I needed before I started my week of class. Go in the daytime when cooler weather, and go at night when hotter. They light up the place at night.\n\nI felt privileged to go when Chihuly glass displayed (till May 2014). 1
+20% discount with AAA card :) 1
+What a wonderful place to visit. Especially at night during the holidays. This past holiday season the Chihuly exhibit was magical. Treat yourself and go. 1
+Beautiful!! Leisure walk around gorgeous areas. Bring a water bottle. Lots of restrooms about. Lots of shade and resting areas. Beautifully decorated as well! Gorgeous parabolas and fountains and lots of park helpers everywhere! The gift shop is adorable too. 1
+I have had terrible luck with this lawn service recently. Please do not furnish Sergio with your credit card number; he will put the card through on PayPal, which is very hard to stop when he is processing fraudulent charges. His crew stole a valuable tree-lopping tool from me at a house I was leasing right before I moved out. Then, after I moved out, he has billed me for monthly services for two months running because, despite being informed by me on the phone, he claims that I have to terminate his services in writing. \nThis is the worst consumer experience I have had in years and I feel that this behavior has to be stopped. I'm certain most people don't count obtaining a new credit card and taking a trip to small claims court as among the experiences they are looking forward to when hiring a landscaper. 0
+Stayed here for a long weekend for a friend's wedding in Mesa. Driving from Southern California, it was located conveniently near the freeway and parking was easy! Check in was a breeze, the receptionist was very friendly- he gave us two warm cookies and a map of the surrounding area to help us out. Looks a bit outdated from the outside, but don't judge a book by the cover- the rooms are definitely kept up very nicely! The room was so spacious! Upon entering, there is a couch that turns into a bed, with a desk that was convenient when we ordered pizza and ate around it. There is a microwave, large fridge and everything was so clean! The separate room was nice, with a king bed that was large and comfy and had nice closet space to hang our clothes for the wedding. We went to the Belvedere restaurant downstairs on the first night to grab some drinks and the drinks were very overpriced but I guess that's expected for a hotel bar. We loved everything about the hotel, especially the complimentary breakfast located in the restaurant. Buffett style, with a different main entree that differed everyday (like french toast, pancakes, and waffles) with sausage, bacon, yogurt, pastries and coffee! Would definitely recommend staying here and will plan on returning to this hotel once baseball spring training comes around for my Dodgers! 1
+They now charge for their Wi-Fi and for some reason I didn't have a shower curtain. When I went to complain the woman at the front desk did not care. She said do you need one now? And I stated I'm checking out why would I would need one now I want to complain. She then gave me a look with attitude and I walked out. I'll never stay here again. 0
+The staff are great. Actually the room is well noisy, but the kindness of all staff compensates for any other problem. I received several boxes in the hotel, I was not charged for receiving them at any time and any member of the staff made no comment about it. I really enjoyed all the hotel service and location (except for the noise) is great - very easy access. Recommend without any disorder. 1
+One of my worst experience ever my eating pupusas. \nWith that said the owner took our order and she was rude not friendly at all.....\n1. She get the order wrong\n2. She food was kind of cold\n3. Seen like she didn't want to be there (she is the owner) found out she was the when I was paying the bill\n4. She was trying to over charge the bill postings images of bill. \n5. She never told us about the drinks weren't free refills \n6. Got mad when I pointed out that the bill was added wrong \n7. Slam the bill on the table when she corrected it. Even my girlfriend who is calm was shocked\n8. When the bill the guy owner said sorry for the bad service\nWhen noticed I not happy 0
+"BEWARE!! \n\nI had my car serviced here. Before leaving, the Pep Boys employee who handled my payment verbally told me that my car was in good shape and had no other recommendations for maintenance, which seemed reasonable, as it was showing no signs of problems. Following the oil change, I drove home (approximately 3 miles), where the car sat for approximately one hour. I then drove from my home approximately 7 miles where the car engine was stopped for 15-20 minutes. \n\nShortly after starting my vehicle and driving less than 2 more miles, the engine temperature gauge spiked to the maximum and the engine began chugging. I immediately turned the car off and pulled to the side of the road, in an effort to avoid any further damage to my car. Then my car was towed to a more trusted shop across town. When examining my car, the mechanics at a more trusted shop found that the radiator coolant cap was left off the fill neck and was lying on top of the engine. \n\nPhotos of the cap location were taken once the hood of the vehicle was lifted (cap was not moved by the trusted mechanic); including three images showing the coolant fill neck and the cap. The other photo showed the hood liner wet from the coolant that came out. Due to the short amount of mileage that was driven, the car thankfully became operable once radiator coolant was filled and the cap placed back on. Based on the photos and a licensed mechanic's evaluation of my car, it is apparent that the Pep Boy's mechanic removed the radiator cap from my vehicle and failed to secure it back onto the radiator fill neck. However, the store manager, Jae, informed me that since I drove my car a few miles \""""it must have vibrated off after service.\"""" \n\n\nI may be a female, but I know that the caps have locks, AND that I have 136K miles on this car and no cap has ever \""""vibrated off\"""" while driving. Thanks for the advice. Really. I sent both photos, reciepts, and letters to Jae. He was unwilling to admit any fault. Go somewhere else for work on your car. Hopefully there are other shops are more helpful and honest." 0
+I read about their Operation Santa Claus holiday charity campaign via friends on Yelp (thanks Jolly!) and called in to make a donation to help those in need. I am always impressed when a media outlet gives up their airtime to support a local charity....kudos to the team @ ABC 15 for putting together this event! 1
+Some the best Indian food in the valley. I am reluctant to give five star on any place, always being the explorer, but I would go 4 1/2 because there is not damn TV and the atmosphere is excellent 1
+not the best 1
+Very boring pizza, if you don't like garlic, oregano, any spices, and think ketchup is pretty good then this is the spot for you. 0
+"I have ordered Red Devil's pizza and wings for takeout for years now, but today was the first time I dined in the restaurant. We started with the potato skins which were served slightly overcooked and without any sour cream, which Red Devil does not carry. (Really? Who serves potato skins without sour cream). For our entrees, I ordered the baked lasagna and my boyfriend ordered the double bacon cheeseburger. I only took about two bites of my lasagna which was so overloaded with flavorless marinara that I could not bare another, and my boyfriend only ate about half of his double cheeseburger that looked comparable to a McDonald's burger and tasted like a \""""slightly better quality school lunch burger\"""". These three items and one Pepsi cost us 32 dollars before tip. All in all, we left hungry and forty dollars poorer. We will not be back for anything but the occasional pizza and wings." 0
+The only reason they dont get 1 star is because I understand they aren't accustomed to the heavier side of music and prolly panicked a bit when the Bad Brains came through.\n\nthat said, this place bites. 1. They blocked off half the seating, oversold the show, and then were kicking people out for standing. 2. It was a punk rock show following an AM skate competition. They were cutting people off that werent anywhere close to obliterated. 3. the bathroom situation is chaos. 4. the bouncers who usually work shows like Barry Manalow were acting like they were Hell's Angels roughing up little kids trying to mosh and in the end pissed off the band. 5. just to get into the place required every punk kid to remove every last bit of metal. Their punk kids man. thats a lot of studs, chains, piercings, etc. What a hassle.\n\nIm sure its a great place to go see Celine Dion acoustic or something equally lame. But why a place like that would book heavier stuff and then react like that is beyond me. I felt like i was in jail. Only in jail the bathtub gin is cheaper and you dont get yelled at as bad for smoking too close to a doorway. 0
+"Dan is 'da Bomb!\n\nIf you want an HONEST assessment of the extent of your phone repair, and competent, reliable, and fairly priced service, Sun Cellular is the place to go. If you want a pretty picture, a low ball price, then an unpleasant surprise once the other guy has torn your phone down, go somewhere else.\n\nBrought a phone in with an oddball part needing replacement, that needed to be ordered. Dan was very specific; he let me know the part was unusual and needed to be ordered from manufacturer, how long it would take to get it, and the cost. I wasn't thrilled with the wait or the cost of the part.\n\nI called a few other places, who told me \""""yeah, we can have that done today (or tomorrow)...\"""", widely varied pricing, all on the low side. I asked them to verify that they had the correct part in, and NONE of them had it, and the cost and the wait time went up with all of them. I can just see it now... you bring the other guys your phone, they tear it down, THEN tell you \""""oops, gonna hafta wait, cost is higher\"""". Now you're a captive audience, and they have your phone. BAD news! \n\nNeedless to say, Dan got the phone, and fixed it. He was right on the price, right on the wait time, he knows his business. Labor fees are low.\n\nHe's got my business for life. Thanks, Dan!" 1
+Massive sewer roach issue and I will scream it from the mountain tops until it is addressed. I fucking hate living here...They act like they're all over it but they're not.\n The staff fucks each other and the units are poorly maintained. They put a dog area right outside my apartment and people just bring their dogs to shit and piss...\n\nThe gate is constantly broken and there is no security here. When I'm in the pool at night I hear gunshots! When I asked about the shady online reviews at EVERY reputable online renters community/open forum my rental agent told me not to worry about it lmao!!!\n\nRENTER BEWARE!!!!! Please feel free to contact me before you consider renting here. \n\nI can't WAIT until this lease is up. 0
+When we called the Motel before we arrived, they said they had plenty of rooms available, but when we got there the manager spent about 10 minutes searching for a room for us (said several were in the middle of some maintenance. As we went to our room, we noticed there were many rooms that did not appear to be occupied at all (the drapes were open and rooms were dark.) This was the same story and situation the past 3 times we stayed here. I think they just close rooms off, period.\n\nFound a used condom on floor under the bed and the wall near the sink had some drip stains from something I won't even hazard a guess about. There is no way that room had been properly cleaned or sanitized. We will absolutely not be back here again. 0
+Went here Saturday after a long absence and was reminded why there has been such a long absence. The food was mediocre and the facility is pretty run down. \nI had the BBQ Pork, coleslaw and peach cobbler while my wife had the BBQ Pork and potato salad. We both thought the BBQ pork was a 3 or 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 and the coleslaw and potato salad were no better. I was so looking forward to the peach cobbler but even it wasn't very good. If you're in the area and want good BBQ go two minutes away to Hap's BBQ on Washington and 48th. Of course Joe's BBQ in Gilbert is great too and even Famous Dave's kicks this place. 0
+Hot links were very average. Terrible texture. 0
+I don't understand what all the hoopla is about. The food was lousy. The ribs tasted like the cow had mad cow disease. The sauce was weak. Overall, the food is overpriced. I've gone to this place twice and all I can say is I loved the beer! 0
+"I'm from Chicago and dying for some fantastic tasting ribs, other than those that I BBQ myself. Everyone pointed me to Honey Bear's BBQ.\n\nThe place is clean and casual, and the service is OK. But the ribs were horrible. The beer was fantastic though and I first thought maybe the alcohol had dulled my taste buds. I remember screaming, \""""Either this is a poor cut of beef/pork or both animals had mad cow/pig disease!\""""\n\nI decided to return and give them another chance, and not order alcohol. I ordered the ribs and again, \""""Mad Cow Disease!\""""\n\nI won't ever return. How does that go: \""""First time shame on you, second time shame on me...\""""" 0
+Not real impressed. Sauce wasn't all that and sliced beef was tough. Trash can was full, restaurant wasn't real clean. Two small sandwiches and two sides came to $20. Won't be back. 0
+Manager (Owner?) is very chill... Some people might not be used to it. It's a southern thing though! Lol... Anyways! The food is good, I always get either the pulled pork sandwich or the hot link sandwich. The BBQ is the ish!!!!!! I love it, can't get enough. I was reading some other reviews & all I can say is Love it or hate it, I happen to love it. PS: it's really not as bad as people make it seem... Give it a try. 1
+My family and I have had our Phoenix zoo membership for 1 year now. We love it! It is worth every penny. We go at least 1 time per month and always have a great time. The volunteers are extremely friendly, we have only met 1 who was not. Even when it is too hot in the summer to do anything outdoors we go to the zoo. We play at the water park then go straight home. \n\nWe watch many families (parents) rushing their children through the zoo to the point that the kids don't have fun. With a membership we are always walking at a leisurely pace. Sometimes we go and only see a hand full of animals. Sometimes we go to ride our bikes around and don't stop at the animals at all. \n\nWe love that the new Kimono Dragon exhibit is in, and are excited to see the Orangutan exhibit being started. My daughter is learning quite alot at the zoo. At 5 she is already interested in traveling the world to see these animals in their native habitat. \n\nNow, I must say... If you have been to the San Diego zoo, please realize that the Phoenix Zoo can not compare. So, don't go to the Phoenix Zoo expecting anything more than a great zoo for education purposes. But, it is the 2nd best zoo I have been to. \n\nMy family is from a small city in Arizona. We moved to Phoenix primarily due to the culture a big city can provide for raising children. I chose to live in S. Scottsdale specifically because the Phoenix zoo is about 2 miles away from my home. 1
+The PHX zoo is a great place to take your kids to look at large, charismatic megafauna. However, if you are like me, you go to the zoo to try and learn something about the natural history and ecology of the animals on display. There is very little of this, the farthest that the signage goes is to tell you the continent and maybe, if you are lucky, the country where the animal lives. The zoo is also mammal heavy. Don't get me wrong, I love a good mammal display, but I also like to see a nice collection of amphibians and reptiles. If that is what you like to see, the PHX zoo is not the place for you. They do have a small collection of southwestern rattlesnake and some common pet amphibians, but that is it for the herps... They also have a komodo dragon that is pretty large but overall, they lack the fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Also, where is the insect collections? Maybe I missed it.\n\nThe animals do have very large enclosures, but some look under kept. Also, there is one aviary that is very cool and has some very pretty bird species. They have red eared sliders hanging out in the ponds on the grounds that are probably the reason sliders are in natural waterways now... a shame...\n\nOverall, I was pretty disappointed in the PHX zoo, the admission was pricey, and the breadth of animals small. 0
+Me and my wife have a membership to the zoo - and well - would totally recommend it to everyone. we use it all the time - heck i would go every week if she would let me. there is just something about sitting at the zoo - in the weather - with the people - enjoying the day.\n\nnot all animals look happy there, or comfortable for that matter, but some really do look like they are oblivious that they are at the zoo.\n\nit is a huge zoo - it would take most the day to see all of it. it is so relaxing to just go for a coulpe of hours and then leave.\n\nwe have been where we didn't see anyone for 20 minutes, and on the busiest day and never felt that there were crowd problems.\n\nthe zoo does does seem to do too much to just want your money - you pay a good fee to get in and then there are places everywhere to take more money from you - opportunity cost eh.\n\nmy current favoirtes are the big horn sheep up in the corner - and just sitting and watching the movement at the savana. it is like my crack.\n\nsome people sit by the pool and relax - i site by the savana and relax 1
+"OK-so we went to the zoo this past saturday and just our luck it was \""""the busiest day of the year so far\"""" according to one of the workers. We had a wonderful time until we got to the paddle boat area and had a horrible customer service experience with an employee named Zach. We tooled around in the paddle boat for our 20 minute ride and upon leaving went to pick up our $5 deposit. As we approached the desk Zach raised his voice and said \""""you will not be receiving your deposit back because you broke the rules and let your daughter sit in an area that is off limits on the boat.\"""" We had no idea what this kid was talking about. He again raised his voice and people started to stare...he said \""""you signed a contract that said she wasn't allowed to sit in the middle of the boat. You made a decision to break their rules and therefore have lost your deposit.\"""" WOW. All I can say is if this is such a dire safety issue, why not tell people when they get in the boat? So ridiculous and quite the scam to keep our $5. They even had devised a \""""hand signal\"""" so the person at the cash register would know not to give our money to us. The most curious thing to us was why didn't they just tell us to have her move over while we were in the boat? They never mentioned it to us. It seriously ruined our trip. Zach, you really take your job way too seriously dude. Oh, and I stopped payment on my debit card-take that!" 0
+Such a nice & fun zoo. The kids lived it!!! 1
+Just a tip...if you're going with kids in the heat, pack bathing suits and towels and hit up one of the splash pads area. 1
+"Though the name of the store has changed over the years, this brick and mortar has been around since I was a kid. My grandparents have always referred to it as the \""""ghetto market\"""". LOL What can I say, some may feel that the neighborhood is a \""""ghetto\"""". But cest la vie, it's the neighborhood I grew up in and went to grade school right around the corner. You want a huge store with shiny new lights and fixtures, there's Fry's right down the street. \n\nAnyhow, you simply can NOT beat their produce prices. In fact, if I simply need veg for a dinner, I'll drive here than go to Fry's because Food City produce beat Frys.\nExample - \nFood City Bananas - 3lbs for 99cents. \nFry's Bananas - 1lb for 57 cents.\nBuying Food City Bananas - 42% savings \n\nPretty sweet! :)" 1
+Don't go here if you have small children. This is a museum for 8 and up. If you are over 8 and have a love for fire engines and their history, then this place is great. This is not a place to go if you have young children that want to climb on everything. You are not even allowed to touch the railings that surround the fire trucks. The children's exhibit and the one firetruck that you are allowed to climb on seem like an afterthought. Beware of the old men at the front as well, they don't seem too excited to have children there. 0
+The other reviews are right on. This place is so weird and sketchy I would never send my wife here. The inside looks like a great place to get murdered. I prefer to sit outside thinking about which direction I'd run if shit goes down. But the people are nice and they do a thorough job on the car for a good price. BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE CASH! 1
+Well this has been one of my favorite courses since I moved here in 1988. I have played this course many, many times. However it has a few years since I have been there and I had yet to play the new renovated course. I have used the practice range a few times since the course reopened and like the new additions so I was excited to play the course again and see the new changes. I was a little disappointed. The carts are new Club Car's and they are equipped with a GPS featured that disables the golf cart if the driver takes the cart into an area where it should not be. I can certain understand how this is a good idea. However I think they have the settings a little too high. If you approach the green from the wrong side the disable feature engages. The cart paths are for the most part gone. They are still in a temporary club house from 2 years ago. I read in the paper that the management company that was awarded the contract to run the course is having some challenges. That is an understatement. \n\nSo I guess this course will go down in my memory similar to the other Phoenix landmarks that are now gone. Similar to the old Cine Capri Movie theater on 24th street. I would rather remember Papago Golf Course as the great muni it was, rather then the course in disrepair that it is now. 0
+Played on 2/3/14. Very poor conditions, both fairways & greens. I would rate this as the worst course I have played in AZ. Also the green fee of $85 is ridiculous. Green fee does not include range balls, that were seemingly taken out of the desert & ponds.\nTwo thumbs down! 0
+The smell, the vibe and feel as soon as I opened my car door was apparent. This is very Asian for the likes of pretty much every street corner in parts of LA. I only wish we had a more concentrated ethnic specific area beyond south Phoenix like LA.. or any other city for that matter. Hell, look at the Asian part of town in Vegas, its awesome! 1
+"Phoenix has a large but scattered population. I'm not sure why developers picked this location for a Chinese Culture Center. It doesn't make sense to me as the area around Dobson might seem more appropriate.\n\nThe center seems like it'd have potential if it gave incentive for small businesses to set up shop and stay. I've heard the lunar festival held here charged admission and was dismal. It's now not much more than a nearly-empty strip mall with \""""Asian\"""" architecture. I live up the street and would rather drive to Mesa/Chandler for anything Asian. Sad because I hoped Phoenix could do better." 0
+newly remodeled. lots of parking! Also known as county. 1
+If you have a Mercedes, you need to take it here! Being new in the area, I wasn't sure who to trust. I made the mistake of taking it to the dealer for an oil change and came out with a $300 bill. Seriously? It's oil and a filter. \n\nI tried this shop and found the owner worked at the dealership for 20 years before opening his own shop. Wow, nice people, and great service. He fixed what I needed and recommended a few things (the same things Firestore mentioned when I took it there for new tires and brakes, so I knew it wasn't an up sell.) I called around and M B Motors still had the lowest price. M B Motors fixed my car in a timely manner and showed me everything they did. \n\nTheir hours are early in the day 6:30 - 3:30 so it's convenient to drop off before work, but a little difficult to pick up. Nothing that would effect me taking my car there. Who wants to work on hot cars when it's 110 degrees out!\n\nI feel much better now that I have a place to take my Benz, especially being a single female and not knowing much about cars or what to do. 1
+I have lived here my whole life. And for most of that time I have pretty much eaten gringocized Mexican food. You know, Ajo Al's, Macayo's, Garcia's, etc. At this point, it is still a treat for me, but I would rather eat at the authentic Mexican dive with actual Spanish on the menu, dishes I don't recognize and very few white people in the place. El Nopalito fits the bill perfectly. This place first popped up on my radar after seeing frequent mentions on Chowhound. It was right in my neighborhood, but I never got around to trying it until last week. \n\nWe showed up on a Friday night starving and exhausted from teaching small children and, sadly, laying off employees. Ick. We started with two Cokes and some homemade chips with both a green and red salsa. Both salsas were outstanding, which in my experience is rare. Generally if you get two salsas on the table, one is terrible and one is at least decent. And Mexican cokes in the cool bottles? Yay! Then we ordered a bowl of tortilla soup to share. This was flavorful and the tortilla strips were nice and crispy. We only ordered one portion to share but the server brought us two full bowls and charged us for one. Generous. The only room for improvement was temperature. The soup could have been hotter. Next, we ordered green chile chicken enchiladas and...and...and I forgot the name of my entree. It was, however, the server's recommendation and she didn't let me down. My dish was steak with bacon, green peppers, onions and cheese melted over the top. All of this was served over two corn tortillas. Super good. Everything was cooked to perfection. The green chile chicken enchiladas were outstanding and the green chile was the best my boyfriend has ever had. The rice was flavorful and tender and beans great as well. I had the leftover enchiladas today for lunch and they were awesome all over again. We'll be back to El Nopalito often. I'm excited to try the 99 cent street tacos. 1
+Tried this place on a lazy Sunday evening at the recommendation of other reviews, and I would say what others have said is pretty accurate. It is very authentic, looks like a total dive from the outside, and it's in a Hispanic neighborhood. But, the tacos here are great! Now, just to be clear, these are street style tacos, they are small, but they are only $0.99/each, which seems pretty reasonable. \n\nI ordered an adobada, al pastor, carnitas, and a shredded beef with red chiles. Each were very good in their own unique ways, the meat was good quality and everything had the appropriate amounts of seasoning and flavor. The adobada was the standout in my mouth, so much that I had to go back and order another one! I also had a side of rice and beans, which were good, but nothing out of the ordinary. \n\nSo far so good, right? The only slip up this place maybe has, is that my girlfriend, that was with me, who doesn't eat meat, was not overly impressed. She got a bean and cheese burrito and a shrimp taco. The shrimp taco looked good, and she said everything tasted alright, but she was not wowed, like I was, about the quality of the tacos. She did enjoy the beans and rice though. So, this place might not be the best veg friendly location, but I'm not really going to take off for that, because it is very authentic, and veg friendly isn't necessarily what they are trying to do. They are trying to make good, traditional tacos, and that they do that very well. \n\nThey also serve beer here, and I love the way it's served. Your bottle or can is brought out with a mug that is frosted, salted, and has lime juice in the bottom. Speaking of bringing you the glass, the service is wonderful. Our server was very friendly, patient, nice and helpful. \n\nAll in all, if you are looking for a good taco shop, nothing fancy, and authentic, this might be your best bet. Or at least it is from the places I have been so far... 1
+Came here looking for soup dumplings after having an amazing experience in NYC's Chinatown. I know it's really not fair to compare this place with what we had in NYC, but I definitely left disappointed. \n\nThe service was lightening fast, but there was definitely the feeling that we received different service since we weren't Asian. For example, soup dumplings are pretty impossible to eat without the small porcelain spoon, but we received no utensils to eat them with at all. \n\nThe eggplant was good, but was saltier and more sour than I was expecting. My mother said that her duck was pretty dry despite the copious amount of sauce on the plate. \n\nOverall, I would say good effort for Phoenix, but I won't be returning. 0
+Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Maybe I'm just taking crazy pills (you can buy a bottle of 10,000 for $6 at Costco)... but I hate this place. \n\nI break out in hives every time I think about having to go here... So then why do I go here, you may ask. The same reason as everyone else. The same reason listed in all of these glowing reviews... to save a little bit of money.\n\nI come here for almost the same thing every time. Diet Coke, allergy meds and giant bags of frozen chicken breast. Those are my three go-to items. Every few months there's the toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent... blah, blah, blah. You know the drill.\n\nWhy do I hate it so...? \n\nPretty much for the same reason I have a deep disdain for Walmart. It's chaos. And in true Walmart fashion, I actually saw someone wearing their pajamas here the other day. \n\nPeople walk around here lulled into some kind of trance by price savings and free samples. It's maddening. In the parking lot, in the store... waiting to turn INTO the parking lot... people are crazy. They completely stop paying attention to what's going on around them. I've been touched inappropriately by shopping carts, nearly run into by cars. It's insanity. \n\nOh and by the way, speaking of parking lots... why the hell aren't there more cart return areas. I think I've seen two... It's generally a game of, can I find a spot to hide this cart, or should I just walk it to the front of the store. \n\nAnother thing: A lot of people talk about the great fuel savings... I've never purchased fuel here. Wanna know why? Because every time I come here, the line for fuel is no less than 3 cars deep per lane! No thanks. I'll pay 10 cents more per gallon somewhere else. \n\nAs I sit here typing... anxiety level rising, I wonder to myself... are the savings really worth it? And for now, sadly, the answer is yes. But one day... One Day Costco! I will be free. 0
+Came here for a drug screen for a new job. Tried to call for 2 days to set up a time to come in. Time is money. Every time I tried to call the number listed the call would ring and then just disconnect. So due to the fact there is a time expiration on the drug screen. Came in to get it done. Show up, find out there is over an hour wait just to pee in a cup. Ask if there is any way I can just go because this whole procedure is going to take less the a minute to do. Ask to speak to a manager. David. Who is extremely rude and proceeds to tells I can either wait or leave. I explain I have been trying to call the location to set up a time were he basically tells me that there is nothing wrong with the phones he has been talking on them all day. But I have been here over 30 minutes now and have not heard the phone ring once. Overall the place is dirty. The wait is ridiculous especially for a basic drug screen and the staff is extremely rude. I highly suggest never ever coming here. I know I will never be back. Ever. 0
+"Wow..never thought there is a difference between dive bars and found out there is a big difference. This place should be categorize as a shit bar instead of a dive bar! \n\nCalled about 1:30 and ask about employment there and was told by some bitch working there said \""""no we are not hiring\"""" and then with her stupid uneducated trailer trash bitch attitude ass added \""""if you are in the business, you should know not to call during lunch!\"""" \n\nIts 1:30, past lunch time \""""rush\"""" and this bitch had to open her probably fat, pimple faced mouth and give this rude comment?! This was so uncalled for!!\n\nSo I went in this shitty place to complain (so glad I did not applied at this nasty ass place-which I did not understand why anybody else did not smell or see how nasty this place really is!) and asked for the manager. This nasty toothless so called\""""waitress\"""" said he was bartending and was busy! I still spoke to this (piece of shit Is way too much nice of a word for this asshole!)manager and was treated again like a piece shit and he bitched me out saying \""""if you are not a customer, I don't have time for your shit and come back later!!\"""" \n\nWell the only time I would come back to this shitty bar if I ever wanted a staff infection or hepatitis from the gross bathrooms! \n\nHow can anybody eat at a place where the management treats anyone this way??!! I would never eat here and wouldn't anyone else eat at this place!!" 0
+What happened to all of the coverage on the local sports? The Arcadia News used to be very supportive and involved in Arcadia High School athletics. No articles and only some pictures of some of the sports these days. Shouldn't a local paper support its local high school? 0
+"I've been to this Applebee's about five or six times over the last 3 years.\n\nThe menu is, of course, classic Applebee's, something for everyone. But I found the service to be listless. When I entered the restaurant the last time, the two hostesses were sitting down; they lifted their eyes to see me, and then reluctantly brought their bodies upright. One of them greeted me without a smile, and slowly showed me to my seat.\n\nThe waiter who took my order only said about two words, and I was supposed to guess what my role was at that moment in the non-conversation.\n\nZombies have taken over this restaurant. It's more \""""Shaun of the Dead\"""" than \""""My Dinner with Andre.\""""" 0
+Not only is the food overpriced and barely edible, the service is horrible! For the money, if you really need a chain restaurant, head down the road to Chilli's. 0
+"I normally don't prefer to eat at chains (though I will on occasion), but this one holds a special place for me. I'd just driven into Phoenix on a Wednesday afternoon, after a long drive across the country. Earlier in the day I'd signed the lease on my apartment and confirmed with the movers when they were coming the next morning. \n\nSo this tired chick hopped on Yelp to find some food -- nearby, familiar, and good enough. I found this Applebee's not too far away and also in the same parking lot as Target (killing two birds with one stone). It was my first meal here, since all of my belongings (read: pots, pans, cooking utensils) were on an 18-wheeler somewhere in the vast Phoenix metropolis. The people here were friendly enough, and I like their \""""550\"""" menu of dishes fewer than 550 calories. \n\nSo while I've grown fond of finding and frequenting locally-owned joints, on occasion I do hit a chain. This one was there for a very tired chick who needed some hot food and a nearby Target!" 1
+Do not eat here. Terrible. 0
+Terrie really made our experience. I love Applebees anyway, but she really treated us like we were the only table she had. \n\nWe walked in at 11:11pm on a Sunday, the place closes at midnight. We were just going to get a quick bite so they could close. Terrie was very friendly and honest about what I should order to get a good deal. I tried the wonton tacos and they were delicious. We also had spinach and artichoke dip, they gave us lots of chips and Terrie helped us box them up with some extra salsa. \n\nNext time I am in Phoenix and want Applebee's, I will go to this location simply because of the service we received. 1
+This placement doesn't even deserve a star so I guess one will do. The only good thing about this restaurant was the hostess, after that everything else went downhill. My server was very untidy and she took forever to get my food. She looked like she had just finished her day shift at a pizza shop and forgot to change her dirty apron which was caked with white dust. Brought me a meal different from what I ordered and didn't have the guts to apologize for it. The food came on a skillet which was supposed to be sizzling but it was cold. Very unappetizing with overlooked onions and a very tiny piece of meat. Place wasn't that busy so I fail to understand why it took over 30 min to get my food. And it looked like a dog had passed on the food then it was brought to me. When she asked me how the food was, I told her that it wasn't what I ordered and she just rolled her eyes. I was tired and didn't want to start fussing with her so I just paid and left. But one thing I can commend about the restaurant is the fact that when I requested for my check, it came in less than 30 seconds. This is the worst Applebee's experience I've ever had in my life and I don't think I ever want to go to an Applebee's if this is the kind of service I get. Over to you Mr. Applebee's CEO. 0
+"Planned to have lunch & a drink (alcohol) w/my dad & bf. The server carded me (I'm 30!!!) , she \""""I can't take this ID, it's vertical\"""", when I gave her my (valid) license. I sat there till others were finished. Then I thought HEY! I have another (more recent) Government Issued ID! My Marijuana Medical License card w/my bday on it !! \n\nThe manager came out & told me... \""""I'm sorry we can't take this ID either, *nervous chuckles*, we recently had a meeting on this, we cant take any of these ID's, sorry, I do believe that you're you. I know, I've been having the same problem cuz I'm 21 and I just had to get another license to make it horizontal\""""\n\n\nI said, \""""Are u kidding me? You won't give me a drink, even though you said u believe these ID's are me !?!! & my dad is right here.\"""" \n\nThis is some bureaucratic bullshit!! WHY is Applebee's trying to FORCE me to go to the DMV, to get a 5$ license renewal, so it can be *horizontal* instead of vertical?! Why the hell??? My card doesn't expire till 2049, whats the problem?\n\nApplebee's, even when I do have *the right* direction of license card, you will NOT be getting ANY buisiness from me!!\n\nI ended up drinking water." 0
+Just went to grab a quick lunch to go and must say this is the wrost prepared food to date. I've gone hear at least 30 times before and this is the first time that I can honestly say it sucked. They weren't really busy, since I went at 10:30 am. I hope this isn't a new trend. 0
+Walking into Macayo's is like entering a buffet restaurant in a Vegas casino. Tacky, tacky, tacky. Loud wall paper. Lots of different rooms. And the people. Oh, the people! Men in Hawaiian shirts or local team jerseys. Women with big hair and lots of screaming kids. Staff is usually quick to greet and really quite friendly. Standard Mexican fare is widely available. Stick to the combo platters and you may leave happy. The carnitas entree is a sad clump of dry pork...gee, I think that's the same thing my Uncle Larry said of his third ex wife. Anyhoo, the chile con queso is quite yummy and actually not on the menu. You have to ask for it. Served with a variety of blue, yellow and red corn chips, the dippin is fun and filling. The guacamole is pretty good although it seems there's a little filler in there therefore the avocado flavor suffers a bit. I really like the mini chicken chimichangas. The minis, not the regular sized. The latter are a bit tough and big and hard enough to use as a door stopper. Macayo's is a family owned, famous Phoenix restaurant landmark. The Central Ave. location happens to be in my hood and sometimes the convience outweighs the dee-lish factor. My recommendation is two shots of chilled Patron before the food and everything seems better. Hola and adios! 0
+A very odd experience. \n\nWe entered in the front of the restaurant where we were met by the hostess. We told her we were there for happy hour and she proceeded to show us to what I thought was the bar area. Well, yes but she took us out the back door of the restaurant, to the back door of the bar. Once there I started to get nervous. A line of 4 or 5 people waiting to get in met by two security people checking Identification. \n\nOnce you show the security people your ID, they then put a wrist band on you. I am pushing 50, but perhaps without the wrist band, someone may mistake me for under 21. \n\nFinally inside, it was a throw back to some 80's nightclub with old school music and flashing lights and more, at attention security staff. \n\nThey feature a free happy hour buffet with assorted Mexican food, which was actually fresh and tasty. Our server was nice and attentive. \n\nThe entire time we were there, I was worried to why they needed a security team roaming about. 0
+Happened upon this restaurant while staying at a nearby hotel. We drove by earlier in the day and were first interested in the unique architecture of the building. The decor inside was fun and had an old-school feel. Lots of pink and green, neon lights, mirrors, and wall murals. I loved it!\n\nWent in for dinner a little late, still being on west coast/vacation time, but there were still quite a few people and we weren't rushed at all. Our server was very friendly and helpful when we asked about the menu, even though she needed to check with the kitchen on some of our particular needs. \n\nWe started with two margaritas and the Espinaca con queso. Unfortunately it was missing spinach. Hmm... There were some green chiles, however, that added to the cheese dip. I ordered a beef chimichanga with their famous baja sauce. OH how I love this white, creamy, spicy sauce!! Maybe a spicy sour cream? It was delicious! Hubby got steak fajitas which were good, but believe it or not, I was hooked on the grilled onions! They were so flavorful! I'm glad there were a lot on his platter so I could steal more than a few. 1
+Macayos is like Chuck E. Cheese without the games. Lots of kids running around. Young servers navigating first jobs with little supervision and varied results. Often bland or lukewarm food that takes an eternity to order and arrive. \n\nAt least at Chuck E Cheese, the kids can run around and bang gophers on the head, or whatever, while you're waiting. Here, you just kind of bang your own head on the table. 0
+Yesterday, we stop in for a late lunch. We decide to split a couple appetizers. While we are waiting they brought us the normal chips and salsa. The chips tasted stale and the salsa was pretty gross too. Then our food came. We ordered loaded nachos - which were far from loaded. I am still trying to figure out how they managed to put everything in one tiny corner of the plate. The second plate was the mini chimis. Oh my gosh, they were even worse! Soggy, covered in sour cream and what I think was guacamole? They were inedible! Yuck! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. No no no 0
+No, no, no, no. That's all I can say if you are planning on eating here. \n\nMy daughter and I went in today, on a Sunday afternoon, because we couldn't find another Mexican restaurant that was open on Sunday in central Phoenix. The service was fine but the food was awful. The beans tasted like they came from a can (Rosarita brand) and the salsa was just barely palatable for the same reason. We each ate only half of our food before leaving. \n\nWhen the waiter asked how the food was, I told him and all he did was say he was sorry. No offer to bring something else or comp one of our half-eaten meals. \n\nMacayo's on Central used to have fresh food, now it is just stale and tastes like it comes from a can. You can definitely tell that they are cutting corners in the kitchen. For the prices they charge, You have a right to expect better food. \n\nI will never go there again. 0
+"It's my little sister's 17th birthday (yes, I feel old considering I remember changing her diapers!) and I wanted to do something special for her. I considered using one of the online services (ProFlowers, 1-800 Flowers, etc.) but I really wanted the \""""wow\"""" effect of the flowers arriving all arranged and gorgeous. So (of course) I turned to Yelp and found Cactus Flowers. \n\nThey have a great website showing photos of all their arrangements (see \""""Cactus Flower Exclusives\"""" for prearranged, local delivery options), and they even offer national deliveries through FTD. I found a gorgeous bouquet and even had the option of adding balloons, chocolates, and a teddy bear. I went with the balloons because I was sending them to my sister's school and I just HAD to go for the best (AKA most embarrassing) visual display possible!! \n\nI placed the order yesterday (hooray for next-day delivery - and even same-day delivery if you order before 1pm) and realized today that I did not specify delivery time. Having the flowers arrive after she's left school for the day isn't the surprise I was going for!! So I sent them an email explaining the situation and asked ever so nicely that they please try to deliver before 2pm. Just over an hour later, which was after noon in Arizona - less than 2 hours before my requested delivery time - I received a response that it was taken care of. How great is that?!?! \n\nI'm still waiting to get a call from my sister (I'm sure I'll post an update later today to say how it turned out), but right now they have a very satisfied customer! \n\nThe Cactus Flower Exclusives are gorgeous and go for $35 and up (+ tax and delivery, which is $13 - $15). National deliveries also start at $35 + tax and delivery. \n\n- 1 Star because the bouquet arrangements most people lean towards start at about $50, which is kinda pricey (only smaller arrangements with a handful of short stem flowers in a short vase are $35)" 1
+I ordered flowers for two friends. When I spoke to the designer about the size he was more then helpful with exchanging some of the flowers to create a bigger bouquet. It's almost two weeks later and my friend said they still look beautiful just as when they arrived. Both friends said they were lovely. I will use them again. 1
+I just love going here! You can find anything you need and a whole bunch of eccentric and cool gifts that you know no one else will have! \n\nSo normally I go there to browse in their extensive wine selection and end up leaving with a few bottles of dessert wine. Or I grab some sake, which I absolutely love and can't find anywhere else.\n\nIt's at this point when I hit up their deli for a delicious tuna salad sandwich. It's so disgustingly good, it's sinful! The people that work there are so nice and helpful!\n\nAll in all, just a great experience! 1
+"Oh, AJ's. If you didn't exist less than 3 blocks from my apartment, I would never go to you. Although you have high-class pretensions, and several amicable sommeliers, your employees are aware that you are a ripoff.\n\nCase in point: I go to AJ's on St. Paddy's day, 2010, looking for some corned beef. 1 corned beef steak remains. About 2 pounds. Price: 25.00. When I lived in Oregon last year, I was able to get 4 pounds of corned beef (a very cheap cut and preparation of beef) for under $10. I mentioned the price gouging to the guy behind the meat counter, and I quote: \""""Hahahahahahahaha!!!\"""" -- Nothing else. No joke. They know they're overpriced. They sell the exact same things as food city for 4x the price (same company owns fry's, food city, and AJ's) because they know that a tamale will be something the whitebread customers of AJ's will consider a delicacy unavailable outside of the Spanish Mass at their local catholic church, and worthy of more than $2 apiece.\n\nFurthermore, more whole and organic foods are sold at any one Sprouts, Trader Joe's, Fresh and Easy, and Whole Foods than any AJ's that ever existed.\n\nAvoid this place unless you're a yuppie with too much money and not enough sense, or unless you think one of the sommeliers is hot. 2 stars for the awesome beer selection." 0
+"I was across the street for a Dr appointment and decided to step into the AJs after to browse since it was \""""right there\"""". Haven't been into one in years for the same reason that I probably won't return after the recent visit: way overpriced for things I can buy elsewhere. Almost everything in the store you can buy at any regular grocery store, and pay less for it. They do carry a small number of \""""gourmet\"""" items on the shelves, but I can find those other places, too. \n\nSo, you'd think that their deli or bakery or something would stand out, but not that I can tell. I was going to try something from the bakery case but it was all way overpriced and totally unimpressive looking. I was there in the AM so I did try a slice of the breakfast pizza that was out in the deli. First off, it took me several minutes to be served because the staff was busily ignoring me. Then when I did finally get my slice, I went to pay and eat it, and the thing was cold and chewy. The crust was just so tough. The eggs were somewhat dried out. I was seriously underwhelmed. \n\nThe store was practically dead the whole time I was wandering around. The staff outnumbered the patrons BY FAR. How do these places stay in business? You won't get more money from me AJ's!" 0
+Love the food, quality, and cleanliness. The staff Jimmy and Austin were both friendly and helpful and customer oriented. The few times I've been in though the female servers were standing around chatting about their personal things loudly and not tending to tables as quickly as they should, that is what kept me from giving a five star. Otherwise, awesome place to eat. 1
+When I lived a block from Pane Bianco, I used to make it a point to spend (and eat) as little as possible throughout the week just to be able to grab one of their sandwiches (preferably the mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich) on the weekend.\n\nA little pricey, but worth every penny; the food is crafted so well that you start to dream about it and wonder when you can run back for more. If you're a coffee or tea fan, it's perfectly paired with Lux right next door; ample seating to eat your sandwich in peace and enjoy the people watching. 1
+The Housemade Mozzarella, Local Tomato & Basil sandwich is as good as it gets in the sandwich world. 1
+It takes me 25 minutes to drive there and it is well worth it. The food is phenomenal and considering its quality, the price is just right. The staff is also fantastic. I am particularly fond of Tom who s very energetic and engaging.\n\nPane Bianco is an absolute gem and the kind of place I don't mind driving 25 min to get there. The fact that they are right next to Lux is also a plus.\n\nHowever, I can't say the same about dinner where I had the lasagna...For $ 16, it was an abomination, all there was in there was some tomato sauce, bechamel and meat sauce...no cheese or meat sauce...altogether a huge disappointment. Never having dinner there again... 1
+Really good lunch spot for takeout (the restaurant is divided into takeout and dine-in, and the dine-in portion is relatively small for large groups). I'm a big fan of the classic mozzarella sandwich and vanilla bean rice pudding. They don't have much on their menu online, but the few items they do have, they do really well. If you order takeout, make sure to call in 15 minutes before your pick up time so that they'll have it ready. Otherwise, you'll be waiting for your takeout. \n\nIf you're going for a market sandwich, I recommend calling in to get their special. It can be a hit or miss. I got a market sandwich without calling once and ended up with a turkey sloppy Joe. It had a great taste but extremely messy and oily to eat. 1
+The fish and chips is where it's at. The coleslaw is pretty much the best i have ever had. The shepherds pie is excellent as well. The best pub food in Phoenix by far. 1
+DH & I went for dinner there tonight, we had a veggie pasty and the crust was nice & flaky but the stuffing of the pasty was tasteless, peas were tasteless, mashed potatoes & gravy, weren't very good either. Beer selection was good, but food was terrible. 0
+G&D was our first stop for our Pub Crawl, the fried food sampler was good and the drinks were decent pour and priced. \n\nThe server was nice and everything went well. \n\nThe location is lose to a rail station with just a short walk. 1
+I like to focus on the positive so let's start there. The hot wings. Get em spicy hot. They were really good. Worth going here for? No\n\nIt's a dark bar, my date liked the English vibe of it.\n\nThe waitresses were slow (but pleasant) with bringing the drinks and once we did get them the drinks sucked. I ordered a Irish Car Bomb and got less than half a glass of warm Guiness, with the tiniest shot of baileys/whiskey. It was almost undrinkable. Then I ordered the $2.50 drink shot special which tasted like a shot of kool-aid.\n\nWe went for the Monday karaoke, and the DJ was good enough but there was this little tv in the corner with the lyrics displayed. I've just been to better karaoke bars (i.e. Ernies)\n\nLike I said my date liked this place, so I guess YMMV. I think I would have liked it more if the service was better and the drinks were up to par. 0
+Last night was my first visit to George and Dragon....and unfortunately, it will probably be my last. My boyfriend, my daughter and I decided to go there for FATHER'S DAY. We walked in the front door and stood in the middle of the room facing the bar. There were maybe 6 or 7 occupied tables--it wasn't busy. So we stood there, unsure of wether we sat ourselves or waited to be seated. 3 servers were present as well as a blonde bartender who totally ignored us. Finally we asked if we sat ourselves and the bartender said to go right ahead. We picked a booth facing the bar and sat. And sat........and sat......and sat. One male bartender seemed to be working in a back room only. Another girl stood alongside the bar, staring out @ us, drinking a soda as we sat there with no menus. The bartender, who was maybe 15 feet from us, would look @ us sideways, and look away. My boyfriend works for the City of Phoenix. He's a HUGE tipper. Maybe we don't look like much, but...??????? We waited 12 minutes (I am a server/bartender myself, so I watch greet times closely). Finally we stood up and walked out...walked RIGHT past the bartender and she never said a word!!!!!!!!!! I did call a spoke to a managernamed Bill, who sounded shocked. I hope he took care of the problem or they will lose a LOT of business =( We ended up having a very nice Father's Day dinner @ The Black Forest Mill...thumbs up to them! 0
+I've been popping into the George and Dragon nearly every Thursday since last April for trivia nights. I like the place. The trivia host is entertaining and the place feels worn in, but not worn down. I feel comfortable and welcome every time I visit. Most weeks I end up ordering a couple beers from the rather large selection. The drink prices, while high for some people's tastes, are comparable to what I've seen in other places. Imports are going to cost more, it's the price you pay to have a selection of Boddington's, Murphy's and Guinness all in one place, among other things.\n\nNormally on trivia nights I don't end up getting food, as although I find their portions proportional to the prices, I don't feel I need to eat half my weight in fish and chips in one sitting. I have no qualms with the quality on the few occasions I've grabbed some eats, for example the curry chicken is very flavorful and highly recommended. The dragon wings are another of my favorite, spicy but not overwhelming. The fish and chips, as previously mentioned, are served on a giant platter and have generally been excellent.\n\nI recommend at least one visit to this bar. Don't be scared off by the divey look of the pub-front. The F.C. scarves adorning the ceiling, British booze advertisements on the walls, and the cozy but not claustrophobic seating arrangements make it a unique place in the middle of the desert. If you do visit, pop in on a trivia night so you can listen to the host demean the guests with some clever snide remarks and give yourself an entertaining diversion for a night. Who knows, you may become a regular before you know it. 1
+I really hate to give this place a less than stellar review because I want to like it so badly! The location is great, far enough out of downtown to avoid the clutter and close enough to have train access and feel like you're in a more urban area. Big family style benches allow for friend-making outside and individual tables inside. I'm surprised I came back after the first time. On a busier night, we couldn't get service to save our lives. We made sure we weren't stepping on toes by seating ourselves and sat, staring at servers running AROUND us for 15 minutes before going to the bar and begrudgingly ordering a beer from there instead. We sat and tried to shake it off while drinking one of many draft choices and waited, trying to make any contact with a server so we could get a menu or so I could merely ask where the bathroom was at-but nothing. I even timed how long it would take to get any attention without waving my arms around and after 10 more minutes we gave up. Apparently we were also given up on because the only interaction we had was the server rudely ripping our drink menu off the table without a word! That being the last straw, our feelings a little hurt, and trying to dial down why we felt like we were refused service, we left half full beers and walked out upset. I still over analyze the situation and try and figure out what in the hell we did wrong! \nNow, we came back to meet with friends almost a year later and service was slightly more decent. For mediocre bar food and bare minimum service that I usually have to flag down or jump straight to the bar for. I don't see all the hype in my own personal experience and that totally bums me out given that I like the atmosphere and location so much and so do many of my friends/coworkers. We still go here out of convenience and a quick beer occasionally but I can't seem to get the bad taste out if my mouth. Bummersville. 0
+Oh King George,\nKing of the Phoenix dive bars\nI live so close\nI require no cars\nYou have pub food of plenty \nAnd patrons a many\nBut consuming such grease\nMakes me feel like a piece\nYour beer doesn't please me\nAnd leaves me feeling slightly queasy\nA dungeon of darkness\nWith lights so dim\nA place void of nobles and youth\nMost patrons barely have more than a tooth\nMy visits here leave me full of sorrow\nI guess see you again tomorrow.... 0
+I love this location for Fed Ex. They were a life saver for me over the Christmas holidays. They are always cheerful and friendly when you come in. Even though when they say hello many people do not respond. Rude people!! Any way, the service is excellent it always gets there when they say it will. They are super quick when they help you and they will even package it up for you. There are some really wonderful people working in the shipping dept. Chris being one of them. A truly nice person who really wants to help you as best as he can. If only more of us took pride in our job like that. Great location, fast service, delivered when promised...what more could you ask for. 1
+Got a call from the General Manager John who was very nice and assured me they are not a homeless shelter. Perhaps I will go back and try them again. 0
+Stopped into this shop during spring training. The staff was nice but he really pushed the Kristoffs as he had the vendor in the shop. We bought 3 of them based on the recommendation and we were going to get a box if we liked them. The cigars didn't draw well and were generally not very good. We went back into the shop to let them know and they offered absolutely nothing after we had spent $170 there the day before and only bought the Kristoffs on their recommendation (at 10 a stick). We won't be going back. 0
+"I don't know why others had such a problem with the owner Petey: I went in for the first time last weekend and he was just fine. Perhaps its because I've learned over the years how to communicate to boutique shop owners that I'm not \""""just looking\"""" but I'm on a hunt for the perfect fucking end tables and I hate chrome.\n\nYou would be surprised how far that approach goes at any place: tell the owner what you like and don't like right away. Letting them know you have an opinion allows them to engage with you as someone who appreciates design; not just another customer.\n\nNow with that rant out of the way, I'd like to let you know that you'll find some cool shit here. Its a serious challenge to see everything there is in such a cramped place, so plan ahead to spend some time there. And for the love of God, don't bring your kid. In fact, go alone so you can make it around easier.\n\nYou wont find everything in perfect condition, but the prices are very reasonable. I felt like I was getting away with murder when I picked up a lamp last time. Go support Petey and his dog, they're good at what they do." 1
+"If the stale retirement home setting and stuck-in-the-80's styled menu don't encourage you to leave before ordering, waiting for the amateur service will.\n\nOh, you're still here? Ok, go ahead and order any of their so-called omelettes. Be sure to also ask for lots of napkins because you'll be crying when you finally see the nonsense that comes out of the kitchen.\n\nThe way I see it, cooking omlettes is very simple: you take good ingredients, mix them together, cook it all without burning. Somehow they manage to ignore all of these suggestions. Yes, even the \""""mixing\"""" part. They apparently manufacture a plain omelette on one side of the kitchen, and then lightly sprinkle on whatever ingredients right before serving it.\n\nWhen paying my bill at the front I was asked, \""""How was everything?\"""".\nI replied in a polite tone, \""""O.K.\""""\nCashier boy responds in bewilderment, \""""Just 'O.K.'?!?\""""\nI finally leave him with, \""""I'm being nice when I say 'O.K.'\""""\n\nI'm sticking to Taylor's, Matt's and 5th Avenue Cafe for my weekend breakfast." 0
+Hubby insisted we had eaten here before. I thought not. I was partly right, as we have eaten at the Good Egg before, and not been very pleased. Hubby had hated their crepe-eggs. We didn't know the connection between the two restaurants before we sat down.\n\nStarving, I order their farmhouse eggs benedict and Hubby orders their breakfast quesadilla and an Oreo pancake (he just HAD to try it). We both get iced tea and it tastes funny, like it was made with bad tap water. When the food arrives, Hubby inhales his quesadilla, but says nothing about its quality. The Oreo pancake is sadly the best thing on the table. I gingerly attempt to scrape off the runny, nasty substance they are passing off as country gravy. The only thing that is prepared close to well in my meal are the poached eggs. The turkey sausage is gross and the bacon is somehow not right- it's not crispy and the taste is off. The biscuits taste like they are from a mix. To top it off, the server places a mostly empty pitcher of water that is no longer ice water on our table. Nice. Can you at least pretend you didn't just give me the leftover water from someone else's table? Our server never returns to fill our tea (except when dropping off the check), or even to see how things are. Maybe he knows better than to ask. 0
+The first time I experienced The Eggery was for a business lunch in their back meeting room. As I walked through the restaurant, I was surprised it was so busy...I mean this IS a breakfast place, right? \n\nThe decor is very outdated with knick knack cutter EVERYWHERE. I am not a fan of it in my home nor in restaurants. I can see why old people love this place. \n\nI ordered the taco salad for my lunch. What a disappointment! Almost bad iceberg lettuce, a sprinkling of all other toppings. No beans, so if you want any protein you have to pay $2.00 extra to add chicken. This salad was not worth $8.95. With a $3 iced tea and a 20% added tip to the bill, I got out of there for $14.00. I will pay $14.00 for a weekday lunch, but only if it is a nicer place with top notch service and food. \n\nYesterday I went to the Eggery again with Nico and his Grandma after church. Maybe my mindset was a bit different since we were there for brunch. Same awful decor, but it seemed a bit more charming at 10:30am. \n\nI had the Berry Blintz Crepes which were pretty good. Stuffed inside was blueberry yogurt, mixed berries, cottage cheese, and a little bit of cream cheese. Whipped cream, toasted pecans and a berry sauce were on top of the rolled crepes. It seemed like a lot of food for $7.50, a much better value than my crappy overpriced salad. \n\nI am not in any hurry to return to the Eggery, although my business group meets there every week. Nico did point out that I have been here twice now and have yet to actually try any EGG dish. Maybe next time... 0
+Wow. Just, wow. As a former employee of this location, I'm sorely disappointed. I used to be a hostess here and always LOVED the food. So I figured I'd take my boyfriend to grab a nice breakfast. Boy was I wrong. I ordered the huevos rancheros with chorizo (always been my favorite) and ended up with eggs and bland potatoes, with chunky sour cream (ew) and a light sprinkling of chorizo. Um, what? I paid almost 30 bucks for this? The food was bland and not good at all. I couldn't even finish my meal it was that bad. I'll never go back. How disappointing. Maybe you should stop recruiting your employees/chefs from McDonalds. The good egg has really let itself go. 0
+I love this place! It's walking distance from my office that service delicious fast food.\n\nIt's a great place to grab a quick freshly made breakfast burrito or sandwich.\n\nThe lunch is very good too! They have a daily special that includes a side and a drink and they have good homemade type sandwiches. My personal favorites are the Korean BBQ Sandwich and they make an awesome tuna salad sandwich!\n\nTell them I sent ya! 1
+This is a scam... They're pretending to be another shop and they're really sunwest auto trying to rip you off. The real Simon and sons is a dif number and address. I was ripped off and both shops were caught in lies when confronted. Going to the better business bureaus to file complaint 0
+I like their variety in products, however they always have peddlers there asking for money and making people uncomfortable, but they don't seem to do anything about it.\n\nAlso almost every single time I go to the pharmacy, they never have my prescription ready, even after they've called me to tell me it was ready. One day I called it in about 3 days early, just to make sure I could stop by anytime before I ran out to pick up my prescription.It turned out I wasn't able to pick it up until the day that I ran out anyway, and even though I had called in three days earlier, it still wasn't ready! To add to this frustration, I have gone in and waited for up to 3 hours for prescription to be ready, when I was told it would only take 15 to 30 minutes. Lastly, they have the automatic prescription refill, when they call you to tell you that it's ready when your prescription runs out. I signed up for this, however they didn't call me the last time I had a refillb ready because they weren't aware it needed to be refilled, and the time before that they called me to tell me it was ready and when I showed up it wasn't ready. I'm sick of waiting here and eating my time for my prescriptions. I am taking my business elsewhere. 0
+This was my first experience eating Jack in the Box since I moved from GA to AZ 2 days ago. The service was horrible! Cashier had attitude when I told her I was still reviewing the menu. When I was ready to place my order she was very rude & sighing as if she needed me to speed up. Then I watched as she prepared her food, placed it on a tray & walked off as my food sat in the window. The drive-thru person came to see if I had been helped & proceeded to bag my food after I told him I was waiting. This place needs better service. 0
+Loooove Ide Mania! I go there mostly for waxing since I'm terrible about getting my hair cut, but I always see those getting their hair done smiling and laughing and their hair looks great. I'll be going there for this soon. \n\nAs for the waxing... Lily is AH-MAY-ZING! She's so sweet and fun, and she does the best job on waxing that I've ever had! They're quick to make appointments to fit your busy schedule and the ladies working are so friendly! You're missing out if you haven't been here yet! :) \n\nPS - Their prices are also great! Better than any other salon I've been to WITH better service and results. 1
+"The only reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one star is because I really had a good appointment with Whitney Padgett, the nurse practitioner. She was kind, down-to-earth, smart and a good listener. However, in the end it was the doctor and one of the front office staff members who are the reasons why I won't return to this practice. As a 30-year-old married woman who moved to Scottsdale from CA, I was hoping to establish a relationship with an OBGYN here in the Valley so that I already have a trusting relationship with a doctor when my husband and I decide to have a baby. I was a happy patient of my last doctor for 12 years. I scheduled my first appointment at this practice as a new patient and was seen by Whitney Padgett. It has always been my understanding that standards of care require doctors to actually see a patient if it is his or her first time going to a specialist. I was a bit shocked that I was seen only by Whitney and never a doctor at all, even though I was new to the practice. This aside, I returned for a second appointment and this time I saw Dr. Carol Hahn. I came to my appointment with Dr. Hahn for a problem and not the usual annual appointment, so naturally I was a bit worried. From the moment she walked in, Dr. Hahn was curt and condescending. She spoke to me as if I were below her. (I'm a professional working women who is married to a doctor) She typed notes on her keyboard with little eye contact. And, at one point corrected me as I was speaking about my health and at another point she made an unprofessional joke while performing my exam. However, the real shock to me came when she tilted her head down and asked me in a tone as if I was a teenage girl, \""""Are you sexually active?\"""" I know this is a standard question, but my chart indicates that I am a married woman and that I take oral birth control for pregnancy prevention. Do you think she could have read my chart?? Or perhaps glanced at the clinical notes from my first visit to the practice? As I left this appointment, I was paying my co-pay and getting ready to head to work, I was told that I could not leave without paying the bill from my previous appointment. I explained that I had just received the bill two days prior for my previous appointment and had it at work with a stamp in my outgoing mail. I was told that I could not leave the building without paying that bill in person right then and there. When I explained that I'm still within the due date and that I have it ready to go in the mail, the lady told me that I would need to wait for a manager to approve it before I could leave. I told her that I needed to get to work and that I did not have the time to discuss this. I put the charge on my credit card to appease them and finally walked out the door. I can tell you that I will never return to this practice again. From the level of care I received to the treatment and finally the billing practices, this place was an unpleasant experience." 0
+Not one but TWO times had to drive back around and give them back the food they handed me. Two times they gave me someone else's food! Every time I tried to check, they told me they were busy and that I needed to pull forward if I wanted to check. \n\nI just wanted to try their salad. \n\nEvery fast food restaurant has the ability to make a decision: are you going to be as bad as everyone expects, or are you going to take the time to do it right?\n\nWendy's of 301 E Indian School, I hope you read this. Moreover, I hope you try harder to take the time to do it right. I believe in you. 0
+"I took my phone out while walking around. \""""No photography in the store, hun,\"""" to which I replied that I was not. \""""I know, sweetheart, I'm just sayin', there's no photography in the store, honey.\"""" \n\nIt's hard enough being a woman that can fix her own car stuff. Being called pet names by strange women does not help. \n\nI contacted corporate and told them that the whole experience made me feel very uncomfortable. \n\nThis is where the obviously one star review turns into a five star review. The general manager was awesome in apologizing and assured me that she would receive some coaching on subtlety and proper behavior.\n\nThat really makes up for it. My greatest fear was that it was a given that if you're a woman in Autozone you're going to encounter condescending employees. I really felt like he was concerned and wanted that to not be the case.\n\nThanks for caring, AutoZone!" 1
+FILTHY! I ordered the 9oz house sirloin via Delicious Deliveries. The delivery was very late (not Applebees fault) and I wish we hadn't ordered from there even before I tasted my food. The serving portion was small considering the amount of money I'd paid. The mashed potatoes were filthy and the steak was like rubber, if it even was steak. I've had better steak from Swanson's frozen dinners! I asked for well done, not rubberized! I've never had such filthy food via delivery before. If I had been in the restaurant I would've sent it back, no doubt! Add insult to injury they didn't even include my side of veggies. So I feel completely ripped off and the food was nasty to top it off. I won't be going back here again! Worst experience! 0
+"Stopped in here a few months back. Walking into the store it is very bright with florescent lights that made me feel like I was in an episode of twilight zone. Not that I need to feel like I am at a 5 star resort but the lighting in here is jarring.\n\nThe staff was a little to eager. One woman followed me around and kept trying to offer helpful suggestions \""""all you have to do is ask\""""....Uh thanks but I think I got this all figured out. Tried to make as little eye contact on checkout and the cashier kept saying creapy shit like \""""well I know you'll be back\"""". \n\nDo people walk into adult stores and ask for help and recommendations? Ekk. Everything sold here can be supplied with the same general directions: 1) Insert 2) Turn on 3) enjoy. No need for creepy chit-chat. Just let me pay for my items and skeddadle." 0
+Dam I wish I would have known this place was here sooner. Really good sandwiches. They use Boars Head meat which I am a huge fan of. They have so many different sandwiches it took me a while to figure out what I wanted. The menu is kinda all over the place. There is a menu board but its old and fadeed but they have white papers with all the sandwiches hung up all over the wall. The staff are very friendly and I'm sure this place has many regulars. Inside its a tight squeeze with limited seating. The macaroni salad is great as is the potatoe salad. I love the sicilian sub. The italian dressing on it is so really good and I think thats why I like this sub so much. My other fav is the club on wheat. Oh yeah I think Ill go there agin today. Sanwhiches range from $5.95-6.95. 1
+The Salt and Pepper flounder is amazing. The egg drop soup is amazing as well. 1
+Great tasting food. Me and my wife were trying to find a great chinese restaurant that we could enjoy together since all the other ones we went to were not that great. We ordered Lemon Chicken with their chicken fried rice. Really big portions to share so we only needed one order of each! It was delicious!! The food got to us within 15minutes! Awesome atmosphere and nice service! Only problem is limited parking! 1
+i am a sucker for this place. its not that is soooo fantastic, its that to me when i go to phoenix/scottsdale (to visit my snowmama) i feel like im kinda in that albert brooks/meryl streep movie that i love where they die and are in some pre-heaven place where they can eat shit all day and never get fat so the portions are huge and obscene. i dont know why retired people get more food than the rest of us, but the sad reality is that we do get fat when we eat huge amounts of shit. \n\nand while you can still get fat eating at this place (watch out for the choc chip cookies and the entire hot food section), you can be good, and pick the healthy good stuff and go back and feel good about yourself. its hard cause even though that pizza aint that good, after broccoli it aint bad. and again, those choc chip cookies are all over you- i dont really get why they cant leave them at the buffet but have to have some waiter come offer them to you ever 5 seconds. if you have some will power, its pretty good. 1
+The day radio shows have gotten worse ever since Darrell Ankarlo left due to his car accident injuries.\nBruce St. James is a moderate left leaning.\nThe afternoon guys are both Atheists.\n\nKTAR has turned liberal. I only listen to AM 550 now. 0
+Jeff P has it all right. I've been going to AABC for a really long time, and they've always been my favorite shop. \n\nThe owners are always up to help you, and the staff is excellent. No matter if I'm in 1 time every 6 months, or every week, Eddie always has my books pulled and he knows my box # by memory. I don't even know my box number.\n\nI've been going to AABC exclusively for years, and I see no reason to change.\n\nAtomic is trying too hard, and they don't care about you. Samurai is good, but not my style. They are great for indie and anime, but I'm a Marvel guy. 1
+"I live and own my property for 11 years and the HOA will not do anything about the animal problem that has been happening for the past two years. This cat keeps coming to sleep, release its feces, attacking birds and eating them on my property. The HOA property manager Judy O'Claire tried to put blame on the Glendale Code Compliance as well as vice versa. Nobody wants to take responsibility and now I have to confront the neighbors at 6402 W Lawrence Lane, hopefully I don't get shot at. I don't understand why this management company does not take responsibility and continues to not enforce the CC&Rs. For nine years they kept sending me warnings about my garbage containers being exposed on my yard and a few weed warnings which was not true, and now I have to deal with somebody else's wandering pet because the darn property manager thinks it's my problem. Those neighbors need to stop feeding all the cats from this and other neighborhoods and start taking responsibility or jail, including Osselaer Company who will land in jail too. Judy O\""""Claire is a racist and discriminates against disabled homeowners, she will deceive that she does not know who I am when I have confronted her over two dozen times during the 11 years I've lived there. Beware if you are having problems with the property managers, go to the president of the company." 0
+It has been a good year or two since I have eaten here last and I'm not sure why. Today reinforced how much I like this place. To me, Qdoba falls into the Chipotle category although I feel the portions are definitely more generous than Chipotle. I like to get the Naked Chicken Burrito which is essentially a burrito with no tortilla. So, basically the Chipotle burrito bowl. It is just under $6 and enough for two meals. I'll instantly halve it when I get home to prevent me from overeating. It is very good. Their guacamole is very good, too. They also have a pick 2 combo for $6 and gives you smaller portions of your choice of the naked burrito, mexican soup, tacos, cheese quesadilla, etc. The other thing I like about this place is the rewards program and also how nice the employees always are. Like I said, it has been a long time since I have been back and I always comment on how friendly the employees are. Good sign. 1
+I've been taking my dogs to East Maryland Animal Hospital for 14 years, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. Over the years my dogs have seen all of the doctors and each of them provided great medical care and advice. \n\nAfter every medical appointment, I received a follow-up call the next day asking how my dog was doing and if I had any questions. I wish people doctors were so attention! \n\nThe staff is friendly and personable and always treated my dogs with love and kindness. \n\nAll of my dogs have recently passed away after living long and healthy lives thanks, in part, to the great care they received at EMAH. When we get another dog, we'll definitely be back! 1
+"\""""The staff take time to \""""know\"""" us and our pets. The physicians are professional, expert in their field and very caring of our pets. They do not over prescribe, but stay on point and specific to any issues or concerns. We receive excellent care in the veterinary service, the staff, the kennel and the grooming. I have referred several friends and ... they agree. thank you.\""""" 1
+This is one of those hidden hot spots in Phoenix that people don't know about, but should. The beer is excellent and the service was top notch. Really I would give this place a 4 1/2. Boyfriend and I both had burgers, which were meaty and juicy without being greasy. I ordered the beer sampler, which was a great choice for a first timer. Overall this place is great!! 1
+Have stayed here before and very much like this hotel and its location. Superb value. They have done a lot of remodeling and still are working on a few of the final touches, when complete this is going to be a super nice property. One thing that caught my attention and I think is really cool is the pool is 10 feet deep on the deep end. When is the last time you saw something like that? Most hotels pools are only like 4-5 deep due to fear of drowning liability. I am a huge fan of deep pools and rare they are to find. So for me that is another nice feature to this property.\n\nIt is in a quiet area of town and lots of neat things around to do.. just 3 miles from Camel Back Drive and tons to do on that road.. The surrounding beauty makes this property even nicer if you find flaws which every hotel will have. 1
+I went to phoenix skin in August 2013 to discuss about laser resurfacing. The doctor who I had met on that day had no idea about laser skin resurfacing and she gave me details about Blanca Fergoso, surgical coordinator in phoenix skin care. I tried to schedule an appointment with her but when ever I tried to call her all the time it went to voicemail and even called the help desk to schedule an appointment with her but of no help. I went to phoenix skin after lot of research and good reviews but of no use. If they won't care about their patients why would I recommend phoenix skin care please avoid Phoenix skin care. 0
+Last year, our very active toddler (then 2-yrs-old) was diagnosed with a bone cyst in his femur. Our pediatrician gave us a list of orthopedic surgeons to consult and although Dr. Shindell was at the top of the list, we actually went to the second name -- one of the largest orthopedic groups in the valley -- first. When we met with that first surgeon, he said he could help our son but given the size and placement of the cyst and the risk of it breaking, he recommended that we go to someone who handles these type of cases more often. We asked who he would recommend if it were his son, and he said Dr. Shindell.\n\nWhen we called Dr. Shindell's office, they were able to get us in for an appointment the next day. Needless to say, we were extremely anxious, but Dr. Shindell's calm demeanor and extensive experience helped us worry less. He explained all the options (including a brand new procedure that just finished clinical trials) and possible long-term effects. There was absolutely no pressure to take any one option over the others, and he was willing to give us the weekend to think over our options.\n\nIt took us about 20-minutes to decide what to do. Dr. Shindell immediately set up the surgery date and called Hanger Orthotics to squeezed us in for a fitting even though it was the end of day on a Friday.\n\nThe following week, our son had his surgery (would have been sooner, but we had to wait for his custom brace to be made). Dr. Shindell met us at the hospital to explain the details of the surgery ahead of time. After the surgery, he met us in the waiting room and explained the recovery plan and what to expect. Shindell again checked on our son the following day to see how he was recovering. Every time, he explained everything fully so that we could understand what was going on.\n\nWe still see Dr. Shindell regularly to check on the progress of our son's bone graft. Although he seemed very stoic when we first met him, we also have seen how much he personally cares about each patient... and their parents.\n\nWe are absolutely grateful for Dr. Shindell! 1
+Must have been an off day last time. These partners are phenomenal! 1
+"Went here yesterday to see the drag show with my friend (and fellow transperson) Fenyx.\n\nCruisin had everything I would ever want out of a bar; seedy atmosphere, cheap drinks, a stage, friendly bartenders, and trannies, crossdressers, and drag queens as far as the eye could see. For a moment I felt how Robert Smith must feel whenever he walks into a Hot Topic, or Hulk Hogan in a bandana wholesaler's. \n\nBut alas, like Torrid and Guitar Center, I inevitably showed up the same day as the token asshole employee whose brief interaction with me would ruin my view of this establishment for all time.\n\nWhile waiting for the show to commence, Fenyx and I went through the back door to take a smoke break, as were a lot of other people. The back door couldn't be shut all the way or it would lock, forcing you to either bang on it until someone heard you over the music or walk around to the other side. \n\nSo he and I are just standing around, smoking, talking, making sure nobody shuts the door, and out comes the DJ. He steps out, and before even lighting his cigarette, slams the door behind him.\n\n\""""Awwww, man, now you've locked us out,\"""" we say, playfully.\n\nThe DJ stands over Fenyx, eyeballing him as he responds with \""""Yeah, that's the point. To keep the undesirables out\"""" before walking off with his cigarette.\n\n\""""What the hell just happened?\"""" I ask.\n\""""He thinks we're a straight couple.\"""" \nI laughed. I searched for a pen. I'd been mistaken for a lot of things in the past, but this was the first time I'd been mistaken as straight. This had to be documented. Fenyx, who is also not straight, was not as amused.\n\nI tried to brush the comment aside and we went back inside, where the DJ proceeded to stare down my amigo and I from across the bar. \n\nI knew at any moment, a confrontation would escalate, and I was forced to choose between leaving early, missing the drag show, or watch the tension rise to eruption. One of these scenarios carried with it the slight risk of me breaking a newly manicured nail, so naturally, I opted we go back to the Bunkhouse and play darts.\n\nI'm sure giving them 1 star for this one incident is petty, but, uh, so is what they did, so it works out, I guess.\n\nOh well. Torrid and Guitar Center seem to do just fine without my business. I'm sure Cruisin 7th will do just fine." 0
+Girls are hot, dances are cheap, bouncers aren't power tripping. Everything a strip club should be. Only gripe is that I wish the back room was bigger and more private 1
+This afternoon Rand H. and I stopped in for an early dinner. It was nice and cool inside. There was a booth available to our left as we stepped in the door. We were greeted with chips and each our own little bowl of spicy good salsa. No more than 3 min later we were greeted by our hostess Crystal and asked what we would like to drink. One minute later as we wet our whistles we ordered our din din. Rand ordered a #14 Chile Relleno & shredded beef taco, and I ordered a # 36 Pescado Relleno (Fish) plate.\n\nNo more than 7 min. later I was looking at my meal and it was looking at me. (The fish was served flayed open with head and tail still attached.)\nONE WORD: Yummy! It was tasty as can be, and I was glad, as I normally order a Carne Asada Burrito when I eat Mexican food. I highly recommend this spot and It's a shame Alexander and Nader had such a soggy humid experience here. It seems to have been fixed as this was not the case on my first visit here this evening. \n\nOh, and I liked the old photos of things like Poncho Villa's Wanted poster and other early 1900's historical Mexican events. 1
+I had the number 12 to go. I was disappointed with this dish. It was greasy and had too much cheese. It was also fairly bland. 0
+Really, you guys think chips should be the basis of a good or bad rating????? wow how about the actual food, the real meal, not the free stuff in front of you to nibble while you are waiting.\nJuan's has awesome food, nothing I haven't liked yet, red, green, chicken, carne asada. you name it mmmm good.\nOld school eating without all the bells and whistles. They don't load the plate with a pound of cheese and a half a pound of garnish like some places (carlos O) does.\nNor do they just do 1 thing great and forget the rest- it's all great. And then you have other places that grill meat or do something fancy with fish/chicken or meat and slop half cooked rice and garbage beans on your plate. This is good home grown mexican food! Great family that has made an awesome business themselves. Many many others must agree or they wouldn't be so packed most of the time, great neighborhood place too, that's why you see them do so many take out orders. 1
+This is a tough one. This restaurant is a lot of fun, has reasonable prices and very good food. \n\nUnfortunatley you can expect a wait of 1-2 hours seemingly anytime during the week, night or day. Even take-out usually takes over an hour!\n\nI suppose that's evidence of the restaurant's overall quality, but their general nonchalant attitude about the situation has frustrated me to the point that I rarely even bother with the place anymore - which is too bad, because they probably have the best wings I've ever tasted. 0
+Oregano's on Camelback is one of our favorite places to go for dinner & some beers. We always take out of town guests there.\n\nThe outdoor seating in particular is one of our favorite places to hang out, eat and drink. You can enjoy your food while relaxing in an oasis-like environment outside, enjoying the breeze, the sun or a sunset. Good music is always playing (jazz and other boppy tunes) and they have heaters over the tables outside for when it gets cold at night.\n\nThey have a decent beer and wine selection, including some good ones for beer connoisseurs. Pitchers of beer pricing is reasonable.\n\nThe food is fantastic. For appetizers, we really like the Guacatoni (quesadilla served with fresh guac) and the spicy ravioli's. Pizza lovers will love their selection of pie types and calzones. There's also a good variety of pastas and salads.\n\nFor us, it doesn't get much better then Oregano's. Yes, the place is usually crowded and you'll have to wait for a table. Yes, there are birds tweeting and hopping around outside, but we love the atmosphere and the food and drinks. 1
+Waited over an hour to be seated just to see people who got here after us get a table...yeah the girl crossed us off the list for no reason. Noobs at the bar left us waiting to pay for the drinks we got while we were waiting, and then when we finally get seated guess what, it's another hour wait for our pizza.... Could have told us that before the first hour!!! Save yourself the 2 hours of waiting and go to Pizza Hut, you'll be much less dissatisfied. I would give this place zero stars if I could. 0
+I've left a review before saying that I love this place and they have great service! Boy did my waiter prove me wrong today!! We had the worst service ever! He was rude and never came to ask how we were doing or if we needed anything! He kept passing by but would never come to our table. I was so disappointed! 0
+Have been dying to try this kosher place for some time.\nWent tonight and ordered a large 3 cheese pizza. O M G american cheese???\nI asked also for baked ziti and the lady said her ziti can't keep for a week so they don't make it.\nAre you kidding me?\nIt was 19.00 with a drink.\nI put the pizza in the trunk and went to La Bella 0
+slow service. The banana blueberry bead was so so. Rolls were so so. Sushi wasn't bad, not awesome. Service was total poops. 0
+Absolutely delicious, and a very pleasant surprise. While it seems like a little strip mall joint, it's really quite pretty inside.\n\nThe menu is extensive, and full of vegetarian options (important for me, a veggie). We shared the ginger eggplant app to start, and then shared some veggie rolls as well. One diner got the chicken parm (oh yes...they also have Italian food...and yummy banana bread along with white rolls), two of us got only sushi, and I got the mushroom tofu dish.\n\nEveryone cleared their plates. Very tasty, and quite affordable.\n\nOne thought - their mixed drinks, at the least the specialty ones, are really odd. I definitely won't be ordering that again. However, everything else was tasty, and we'll be back. Just don't go if you're in a hurry - service left something to be desired. Like the bill. 1
+So let's get this out of the way up front: The food here's pretty good. There I said it. I always enjoy the food, there's not been one thing there that I've eaten that I didn't like. That being said, food isn't going to make me return to a place to eat. We usually get takeout from CB because their service flat out sucks. My wife made me go with her this past weekend, because I've been making her get takeout form Hula Modern Tiki the past few times (Hula's great). So against my will, and because it was on the eve of Valentine's day, I decided to cave against my better judgement. I should be totally ticked, but because they didn't fail my expectations and screwed up my meal/deliviered craptacular service, wifey won't be making me go again. Win, I think. I always make it a point to order the dinner special from places with the idea that the chefs are sick and tired of cooking the same stuff on the menu, and will be invigorated at cooking something new and exciting. This particular night, I opted for the Miso Marinated Sea Bass. Sounds great, right? I'll never know.....the server never brought it to me. Appetizer arrived, wife's meal arrived, daughter's bowl of steamed rice arrived, beer arrived, sake arrived, check arrived. Not in that order, but you get my drift. So my meal consisted of some of my wife's sushi, some of my daughter's steamed rice, some of the appetizer, beer, sake and table bread. Happy Valentines to you Cherry Blossom! If anybody's thinking of checking this place out, get takeout. The food's good, but I can get better service at QT. (Yes, the gas station) 0
+I'm here pretty regularly, since it is within walking distance of my house. Sometimes I feel like I'm paying a bit too much, but I've started frequenting the specials and Happy Hour menu, which has alleviated some of that. I've tried the sushi, the gyozo bowl, the salads, and some of the pasta dishes. Everything has been pretty good.\n\nThe gyozo bowl is awesome. It reminds me of the spicy Korean ramen my mom would make me with mondu (Korean dumplings). It's pretty spicy and flavorful. I love sitting at the bar and ordering--things come out faster and you can watch with excitement as the cooks prepare the food. I've noticed a lot of the flavors run together and taste similar, but I'm okay with that because they're good flavors.\n\nFrom the outside, it really does look like a shady asian spot, but the inside is quirky and classy. The walls are brick and the decorations are well-chosen. It's a good place for a date or to meet a friend for a casual happy hour. 1
+I don't get what people like about this place. It's generally crowded with rushed service and the food has yet to impress. I've tried at least twice -- maybe I'm ordering wrong but I really just don't get it... 0
+We loved this place! It's definitely a hidden gem. Service was awesome, food was phenomenal, and prices were reasonable. The waiter was very pleasant and gave great suggestions. We will be back! 1
+I find myself at CherryBlossom a lot nowadays, and that's why I needed to update my review. I've discovered my new favorite menu items, and they must be eaten! So, you should try:\n\nSpicy Gyoza Pot\nCha-shu Ramen\nTanTan-Men Ramen\nUdon Suki\n\nThe gyoza pot is my favorite menu item (and it's on happy hour). It's simple and delicious. I am completely satisfied with a Kirin and the gyoza pot for dinner. The Cha-shu is a damn good bowl of ramen, and the TanTan is even better if you're up for something spicy. My newest discovery, and the reason I needed to write this, is the Udon Suki. It consists of udon noodles, tofu, green onions, sliced beef, and a poached egg floating in a savory broth. CherryBlossom's Udon Suki is awesome, filling, and awesome.\n\nI have come to the realization that the service is hit or miss at this place, but in my opinion, the food makes up for any shortcomings. Go try some of the dishes I just mentioned and let me know what you think! 1
+"Been desperately (desperately!) searching for a ramen place in Phx after discovering the deliciousness that is ramen in San Diego, and I was pleasantly surprised when I drove by the \""""Noodles\"""" sign on my way to a hair appointment down the street at Shampoo Ink. Made a mental note to stop in afterwards for lunch. I am SO glad I did!\n\nService was stellar - really some of the best service I've had in a LONG time. Super friendly and attentive.\n\nThe ramen dishes were all pork per the menu, but they were nice enough to sub chicken for me instead of the pork. DELISH! SO good. No veggies like the place I love in Oceanside, CA, but still, the flavor was there and it was awesome.\n\nThis will be my new lunch place EVERY time I get my hair done." 1
+I've been here only once for lunch and I was really pleased. I think the Bento Box is the best value, perfect for a quick lunch. The decor is really surprisingly authentic to a neighborhood ramen-ya in Japan. The staff were very nice. I took a little tart with me as a treat for later, loved it, and wished I'd gotten more. I'm definitely going back again. 1
+If it's a GREAT bowl of traditional Japanese noodle soup you're in search of, this is it. \n\nI'm sold solely on their noodle soup bowls that I haven't tried any of their other entrees. The bowls are big, you get a good amount for your buck in my opinion. \n\nThe TanTan Men is good if you're looking for a spicy soup.\nThe Miso is great if you're feeling a seafood soup.\nThe Hakata soup; you will not go wrong ordering this bowl. The noodles, the broth. So good.\nThe Cha-shu; is the Hakata but with MORE delicious pork included, you can't go wrong. And even if you don't normally eat a lot you'll have a hard time not wanting to eat the entire bowl. At least that's what I've experienced. \n\nBecause the place is popular and the space is small, you may have to wait awhile for service and to put in your order, but once you receive your delicious bowl of goodness you will quickly forget! 1
+Been here a few times. It's a strange mix of foods (sushi, ramen, and Italian?!) with the ambiance more like a French cafe, but it somehow works. Their pad thai is tasty and I love the udon. The portions are quite large and they don't skimp on protein. Staff is all very friendly and it doesn't break the bank. I want to come back and try the ramen, the table across from me demolished theirs so it must be good. 1
+I went to an urgent care for a sprained foot. The urgent care provided me an air cast ankle stirrup (even though I sprained my foot!) that sells at Wal Mart for about $47 retail . Hangar Orthotics dba Elite Care billed my insurance $149.00 Insurance paid 74.50 as that was deemed reasonable and customary. I received a bill for the balance which is illegal in AZ where I live. ARS 20-1072. I wonder how many people receive these bills and pay them not knowing? I called up to dispute the amount, and although my call was third I have been waiting 94 minutes with an automated message saying my call is next ... it is now 4:59pm on Friday, I am doubting I will get an answer even though it has been saying my call is next for over an hour. It is too bad YELP does not have a way to give a business ZERO stars I waited until 5:30 and it kept saying I was next. They should have a way of giving NEGATIVE stars 0
+Worst Drive Thru Service Ever!!! Sat for over 10 min such a pain in the ass. Cashiers are rude and still managed to screw up the most basic of orders. I will never come back here 0
+We ate at Christo's for the first time and enjoyed the old school vibe Great food Great wine. Great service at a very reasonable price. Would definitely return. Our waitress, Stacy and Jose made us feel like regulars. Looking forward to dining there again. 1
+"We recently went to Clyde's Hardware for a replacement part for a bidet. Salesman was helpful but had to order the part which he did on the computer or so we thought. Told us the part was in stock, took our credit card payment and told us a day when the part would be there. But they NEVER ordered the part!! When I inquired, Debbie was curt to say the least. Later called me and told me the part \""""was on back order!\"""" Not so according to the salesman.\n\nWhy oh why would we want to do business with them in the future? We were required to pay shipping ($13.00 for a plastic part that weighed no more than 1/2 ounce) plus tax, plus made several trips to the store and to be treated like that?? No wonder amazon and other competitors are cleaning their clocks and they have a sign on their door not allowing photos." 0
+I miss Karsh's (no longer live in AZ), although I really like Bea's Bakery out here. Chompies' bakery rivaled them on some items, but Karsh's made the BEST cakes.....I got one for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah.....and smaller cakes for birthdays and such. Absolutely YUMMMMMMMMY. Perfect cake, perfect icing. Great challah, too. Their other bakery items were also quite good....rugelach, hamentashen, brownies, cookies. I'm just glad I didn't live close to them when I lived there. Downside...they were always crowded, and I always had to wait awhile before getting served. 1
+I hate to bemoan the passage of time and the change of ownership ( granted, that's been some time ago); nevertheless, that's exactly where this review is going. My mom is from Germany, and I can remember coming to this place back when the counter staff would speak German with my mom. The had the best liver wurst. It was firm, but not dry, and full of flavor. Now, it's bland and tasteless. I never liked blood sausage, but my mom and two sisters used to adore it. No more. The selection isn't what it was. Commercially, this place seems successful, with lots of restaurants proudly advertising their stuff. But the old faithful have been left bereft. 0
+I came here looking to have my bridesmaids try on dresses. I'd called before hand to make sure they had the right dresses in stock and they said they did. But when I arrived, they couldn't find the dresses, the girl who was supposed to help me had no idea where to even find the section for a certain designer (their area of BM dresses was not that large), and when they gave up looking, they just left me. Didn't say they couldn't find them or that they weren't in stock. Then when I complained that they had said they had them on the phone, they blamed me and said I must not have said bridesmaid dresses when I asked on the phone. They were rude, unprofessional and I will never recommend them. 0
+Have not been here in years. The food & the service were not good. And you would think that a margarita at a Mexican restaurant would at least be drinkable, but it was so sweet I could not drink it. It may have been an off night, but I think I will probably wait a few more years again to go back. 0
+This place has been around forever, but I can't really understand why. The restaurant is run down. The service was pretty awful - it took forever to place our order, we sat with empty water glasses, then there were missing dishes, messed up dishes, we needed silverware, etc. And from the moment you try the salsa that tastes like canned tomato sauce, you'll know that the food just isn't good. There are many better options for Mexican food around this area. 0
+Terrible. For a city so lavishly seasoned with some of the best Mexican food on the planet, this place coulnt have been worse if it tried. Outdated, dingy, dining space and help. I love me a good hole in the wall, but Jordan's can't even hit that mark. Avoid it!!! 0
+I went to this shop based on the high ratings. \n12 days later, 2 loaner cars, $1200, many excuses, a second opinion that found the problem in minutes, and 3 chances later, the issue of new front struts and squeaking and rocking upon braking persist. The car has not felt remotely right since it was in their hands. Will go to second opinion Tobias in Cave Creek next time. They seem far more on top of things. 0
+"Bottom line: Scott's has a matzo ball soup so good I can't imagine how anyone could ever hate the Jews. Best bagels in Phoenix, hands down. Take your Einstein's and shove it.\nScott's has an expansive menu that ranges across breakfast, traditional deli offerings, and a strong but semi random assortment of 'home cooking' type meals that your mom makes but you never see in restaurants. I haven't spent a lot of time in delis in New York, but Scott's reminds me of the \""""New York deli\"""" I used to live around the corner from in Houston, down the street from the JCC - tasty, simple, and unapologetic, about anything. I love their soups, although their pastrami is not the best I've ever had. They have every flavor of Dr Brown's imaginable. The portions are huge - too huge, actually. I'm minuscule, so the prospect of a sandwich that is 3x what I can eat in one sitting is daunting to the point that I only go if I know I can take a box home. The service runs hot and cold, but I've never not gotten what I wanted the way I wanted it, and if the waitress isn't looking at me with vague disapproval, I feel like it's not an authentic New York experience." 1
+food is still good , slice of pastami n rye is heaven on earth, with dr brown root beer no y ou didn't jgo for the ambience its those delcious heartstoping sandwhciches..and be patient you mave have wait for a table.. but you can always take out..smile 1
+We had planned on going to the Rhythm Room, which is directly across the street, but they were still charging a full cover at midnight, and just wanting to have a late-night cocktail, we took our hard-earned cash to Friends. Just as we walked in, a drag show was ending, which was a treat. Only wishing we had gotten there sooner, we sat down and ordered drinks. I was amazed at the selection of flavored vodkas and other booze they have. Not feeling too adventurous in that area I ordered a Ketel One Citroen on the rocks. Generously poured, I don't remember the price, but I am sure it wasn't too steep. As the night went on the place thinned out, and soon the wife and I were the only two people in the place. The bartender, Anthony, was a joy to talk to. We ended up just hanging with him until it was time to go. I would go back just to have a bartender that good. Hell, the place is called Friends, and I'd be his friend any day. He was full of conversation and laughs. At the end of the night, he called us a cab and made sure I didn't leave anything behind in my Ketel One haze. He nearly had to come out to the parking lot to give me a record I left on the bar from a concert we attended earlier in the evening.\n\nThis place really is a comfortable and clean neighborhood bar that was welcoming to a random couple having a fun night on the town. It was a great way to end a great night out.\n\nAlso, I would totally wear a friends T-shirt if they have them. I love the logo. 1
+Now let me preface this review by saying I am an East Coast gal with over 30 yrs experience in eating the BEST Pizza & I absolutely love the crust (hand tossed of course) @ Pizza Heaven. I was walking back from the Christmas light show and saw the PH sign in Neon Orange calling me into this place. Right Choice. Since then I have been there weekly and sometimes twice a week. The crust is crunchy and the cheese is delicately melting throughout. I always get mine with pepperoni but when ever I spot someone else pizza looking a smelling divine (pardon the pun Heavenly) I change the order to find that I now have another favorite Ranch Chicken Pizza. Who would have thought cheddar cheese would taste that good on pizza. TRY IT!!!! One thing, service is different in the day time, counter lady is very helpful in knowing the menu there & that's a plus and when I come during the evening, the sit and be waited on service is not so terrific.The boys tend to sit at the counter and surf the phones and talk with the kitchen staff and forget about the tables. I'd rather come during the day or take out to get better service.\nWish they had a full bar to sit at that would be fun and an outside venue too. 1
+I love this place but very disappointed they took their best sandwich, the pizza grinder, off the menu. I guess I won't be going here as much now. 0
+After returning from my trip from a big city fashion district, my inner creative genius led me to Sas Fabric. Upon entering the location I felt a gush of endless and surreal inspiration. \nWhy the fuss over a fabric shop you might ask? The fuss is over Sas Fabric shop! Move over Joanns, Walmart or any other ratty fabric place because no one beats Sas! An array of funky, bright, subtle, soft, crisp, shiny, and neutral fabrics fill your eyesight welcoming you to explore! My imagination was running wild in here! I felt as if I was at a true NYC fabric supplier! Other fabric stores in Phoenix simply do not compare and carry FAR less unique fabrics. Joanne is also more catered to the grandma crowd rather than the modern D.I.Y. creative soul. I highly recommened Sas for all fabric related projects. I've become loyal to Sas for its quality and superior selection. The staff is also very quick and experienced so they get you on your way to fulfill your creative urges! Five stars :) 1
+If you like crafting and sewing this is the place for you!\n\nI needed about 6 yards of upholstery fabric as I am recovering my ratty old dining room chairs, and after some very frustrating searching through tables piled high with folded samples, old bolts and random yards, I nearly gave up then all of a sudden I found *exactly* what I was looking for: three different samples of Toile de Jouy, in pastel pink, green and blue!! Yes!! I was super excited to find it in all three colors. And to add to the awesomeness of my find, my whole purchase, out the door, was only about $12. Score!! \n\nBe warned that this places is overflowing with fabric and sewing notions and finding exactly what you want can be a challenge, and their customer service is VERY limited. But if you come in here with patience and lots of time to spare you will find exactly what you seek, eventually. 1
+If I didn't like how close this place was to my house or the giant selection of fabrics I would give it zero stars! The customer service is horrendous! the people that work there are the rudest people I've ever seen in my entire life at a store. That's all 0
+Rented space here for a couple years. Clean and convenient central Phx location. Great staff. Would highly recommend. 1
+"My wife (who is from Phoenix and spent countless meals at this restaurant) characterized this place to me as the \""""Gay Denny's\""""--a label I was apprehensive about mentioning in my review until I read the the reviews of other Yelpers. After seeing about a dozen or more references to \""""Jenny's\"""", I realized that my wife's characterization is not only accurate, but quite routine and popular. Please note that even Yelp categorizes this place under \""""Diners, Gay Bars\"""". That speaks volumes of coolness.\n\nThere is little to distinguish this from any other Denny's, and during the day it is the mild-mannered place we are all familiar with. But at night, and particularly in the wee hours of the morning, the alt crowd arrives. Many people from Goth and LGBTQ clubs pile in here for food at that time after dancing and socializing. My wife and I went here after our visit to Sanctum--she walked in with her Gothy attire and no-one batted an eye. The place had quite a crowd at 2am and they were mostly a fairly young, hip group.\n\nFood was. . .Denny's. Service was fine. If you go here at 2am, you know you're not going for the food in particular but for the crowd and maybe some people watching if you're into that sort of thing. If you're looking for a great place to get some post clubbing eats, Jenny's definitely hits a Grand Slam. Recommended." 1
+We go here late night around 2 am every night we get out of the club nearby. If it weren't for the fact it's 2 am and we're usually pretty hammered I would never stick around for that long to wait for our food to come out! There's usually a wait (even at 2am) the place is packed. There's always a cop sitting at the bar, haha. It just takes forever to get acknowledged when we walk in, to be sat, to have our order taken, to get our food, to get our bill, etc. It usually takes well over an hour for all of this. Under normal circumstances I would walk out of a place like that. If the servers were all really friendly it might make up for it but some are nice and some look like they'd rather be anywhere but there. Which is understandable I guess but still. I do agree that it is fun to people watch here. 0
+"This place use to be nice to eat at. Now it's a dive! The restaurant is filthy, I got a water glass with Lipstick on it and our coffee cups had dried cranberry juice on it.\n\nI've been there multiple times thinking \""""it's just an off day\"""", The last time I went there was a week ago when a friend was visiting from Palm Springs and I have to say, I was embarrassed after taking him there! They got his order wrong, our dishes were dirty and the waitress seemed annoyed that we even mentioned it.\n\nI will never go there again." 0
+look at me...I'm standing here and i'm boring...look at me...look at me....\n\nthat seemed to be the general vibe here.\n\nnothing special. 0
+"Eh...I really WANT to like this place, but it's become a little run down over the years. I would jump at the opportunity to go to a \""""true\"""" gay sports bar, but this place just doesn't cut it. It really needs to be about 1000 sq feet bigger to achieve the sports bar feel. Plus they have these really old circa 1991 TV's to watch sports. (A costco run for some LCDs would go a long way here). Beer is beer. When people play darts the place get's even smaller. If only they would get the gay sports leaugues to commit to going there on a more regular basis...it's so hit or miss. \n This place has SOOOO much potential, but it seems the owners are very happy with the status quo." 0
+To be honest, this place sucks so much as compared to how it used to be. Like all vintage clothing stores, you have to dig through piles of crap to find that one diamond in the rough. Buffalo Exchange is no longer like that store. Now, you just dig through garbage and getting nothing out of it but a grimy feel and a fetid stench of indigence on your hands. I also found out, after selling some clothing here that Their selection here just sucks.\n\nThe only thing that's generally alright is their shoe selection. I got a pretty sweet pair of Nikes for $30. 0
+New year, new clothes, time to update my closet. A great way to sell some clothes for cash is at Buffalo Exchange. They give you 33% for the value of the clothes or 50% for in store credit. The staffs are so friendly. I just love the store that doesn't smell like something died like other consignment stores. 1
+I write this review strictly as a seller, as I never come here solely to buy, always to sell and sometimes to trade. If you trade in items, you will get 35% of the retail price in cash or 50% in trade credit, period. The young ladies who run the shop are razor sharp and know the tastes of their shoppers. The store has an interesting selection of accessories and clothing, the quality of which runs the gamut from cute cheap Chinese crap to OMG is this really $15 superior quality items. Look and look often because inventory turns over and fast. If you want a quick hit of something unique or need to offload some extra items, make a beeline for this place. It's environmentally responsible and they have a donation program for local nonprofit agencies. This is NOT a thrift store, so leave that notion at home. It's a secondhand shop that thinks like a consignment store. You pay a little more than a thrift store but you have a much greater chance of finding something fantastic in pristine condition. 1
+"I like domino's pizza when I just want to have cheap pizza delivered. This location however is awful. They have messed up the last 3 orders. 1, the crust was missing its seasoning completely and the cheese was half missing - what? 2. the order arrives well over 30 minutes late and wasn't piping hot like you expect. When i called to check on my tardy order, the manager Carla was rude and told me \""""not to worry about it.\"""" What again? 3. I ordered a hand tossed, to hopefully get the garlicky crust I missed out on previously, and they delivered a pan pizza 10 minutes late. How does one make the online order THAT wrong? It prints out. There are only so many crust options. Carla was rude this time too - if you mess up okay, but don't make it worse by treating your already frustrated paying customer like crap." 0
+This is the first time I've had a bad experience at an Oreck store. My 6 year old sweeper suddenly began spewing dirt out. The bag wasn't close to full yet and it didnt appear anything was stuck. The sales associate without opening it up began to insist I needed a new roller brush for $40. When I showed him it looked fine to me and wouldn't that be covered by warranty, he got upset with me and began stomping around. I also showed him a warranty sticker from 2010 on the machine which stated that there was a new roller brush installed and also asked him to look up my Oreck warranty. He found my name in their system and then began shoving my sweeper at me insisting I just take it and leave then, since I obviously didn't trust him. This man was totally weird and his behavior and attitude felt very unprofessional. I still like Oreck but do not recommend this store. 0
+My boyfriend summed up our experience at Coup Des Tartes pretty well, even with the spelling and grammar issues - I swear he's college educated; he just thinks it's 'kool' to 'right' in his own unique style :)\n\nI'm just going to add my own two cents...\nAfter reading so many great reviews of this place, we were both pretty excited to try it out. I made our reservations online with no problem. As he said, going on a Wednesday night was perfect - it was not too crowded and we received great service. Claire and Mona took great care of us... great ambiance and food too - To start, I went with the Roquefort Salad (their signature salad) and it was delicious! Jared was happy with his mussels appetizer as well. They brought plenty of bread and butter for him to sop up the sauce as well - it too was fresh, moist, and yummy. Jared had the chicken entree and I had the lobster... I really enjoyed it - the lobster itself was flavorful and it also had a light sweet sauce (with coconut) that enhanced each bite. I liked that it came with asparagus as well as a risotto. I didn't love that the risotto had pineapple in it, but that may be just me. We didn't need it but J twisted my arm to share a dessert... chocolate crusted cheesecake with an orange sauce and fresh berries - the perfect sweet ending to a wonderful meal!\n\nIf you like quaint, unique, local places, check out Coup Des Tartes - you won't be disappointed! 1
+"If you're on Twitter you'll see so many different places you can follow. Its cool to because they announce deals and such that are coming soon. For instance, Coup des Tartes tweeted that they would be running the Yelp Eats menu this past Friday and Saturday. I was super excited because the night I was supposed to go there was a family emergency and I had to cancel. Anyway, once we arrived we were given the standard menu so we asked about the Yelp Eats menu, \""""oh yeah sure\"""". What was brought back was not the Yelp Eats menu but some 3 course prix fix menu for $25 that didn't even have one Yelp Eats item on it. No onion tart, no lamb shank etc.. VERY disappointing and irritating. Do not call a Ferrari a Corvette, no matter how you slice it, they aren't the same thing. \n\nAnyway.. ended up ordering the pate and onion tart appetizers. The pate is not house made and tasted like liverwurst, the onion tart was very good. However, once we learned that there was no wine service and a (correction, not $12) $9 corkage fee, that was the nail in the coffin, we were out the door. \n\nAt the end of the day they falsely tweeted to get customers in the door then try to pass off something that isn't. Very misleading, the classic bait and switch apparently still works." 0
+Ok, so this was really incredibly depressing. We had heard such wonderful things about this place, and even really enjoyed mother's day brunch here.\n\nBUT, when we went here last night for our anniversary dinner, it was incredibly lackluster. the brie brulee was ok. my husband's filet was very underwhelming (though the risotto was delicious), my pork was good, and the four berry tart was yummy.\n\nThe problem was that we could have spent that money somewhere else on an even better meal. Having moved recently from San Francisco, we try to stop ourselves from over criticizing, but we've found some real gems in Phoenix. Coup des Tartes is not one of them. :( 0
+Where to begin...I think I will start with the positive. The brie brulee topped with the caramelized apple slices was a hit, the mixed green salad with goat cheese was awesome and the pear tart desert was outstanding. The lamb shank was cooked perfectly, but the lamb flavor was missing. The whole dish ( lamb shank, veggies, Israeli couscous, figs and apricots) ALL had the exact same flavor; only the textures were different. Now the flavor was great, but not something I would write home about. Now to the negative stuff...The place was too crowded and noisy for my liking. The tables were so close that I felt I could join in the conversation next to me without effort. Couple that with REALLY REALLY slow service and, well you get the idea. You will need to bring your own wine and they will open it for you for only $10.00. French food without wine? really?? And then you gaff me for 10 bucks?!? Needless to say I had the minted tea. It was okay but no real mint flavor to speak of. The final bill for one appetizer, one salad, one entree and one desert was $70.00. (Not counting the tip) My date and I split everything and we were comfortably well fed. So, the portion size was decent. To sum up, it would be a nice place for a date, but I won't be back and I know a place not to far from there that I would MUCH rather go to given the choice. 0
+went here for restaurant week and the service was amazing. They took a little longer than normal to serve our food so they gave us free dessert and appetizer. The food was good and this place looked like a little cabin, giving it a nice homey feel. 1
+Great location, nice quaint studio, pretty good prices. Patrick is a world class yoga teacher - his classes are the BEST 1
+Ajo Als on 16th Street es no bueno, my girlfriend and her brother got food poisoning from here yesterday! that's just gross! 0
+Go here for happy hour... which I believe is until 6:30pm? Great deals on drinks and the food selection isn't too shabby either. \n\nWe (me & the BF) ordered the chicken quesadilla per recommendation of the bartendress- great recommendation. That lil pocket of deliciousness is STUFFED with chicken and cheese plus you get all the naughty fixin's on the side (guac, sour cream, salsa...) as well.\n\nAll of the other food is still your standard, delicious Mexican... still very reasonably priced.\n\nDitching your vehicle is very convenient, plenty of parking in the back. Air conditioning is always 'full-blast.' Can order pitchers of margs frozen or on the rocks during happy hour. \n\nCouldn't ask for more on a 115 degree day :) 1
+Ordered steak fajitas which were very tough. Both the side servings of retried beans and rice were bland. Overall there was a lack of favor as it seems their recipes do not allow for some spices. A little cumin in the beans would make a huge difference The rice was the most bland. The quantity was great but this is no trip to flavor town. 0
+The Mexican pizza add beef and cream cheese is to die for! Their fried ice cream is the best ever. The chili relleno is very flavorful and delicious. My favorite Mexican food restaurant! 1
+My husband and I are new to Phoenix and have decided to try as many local places as possible. Intrigued by the outside decor, we ventured into this odd place. We ordered 2 meals and sat at a greasy, dirty table. \nOur wings and burger arrived and we were thoroughly disappointed. The wings (some spicy ranch and some garlic Parmesan) were soggy from the grease and extra chewy. The burger appeared to have been put in the fryer with the wings. The bun was soggy and the patty doused in pepper. \nThey did try to make their greasy food healthier by handing out sandwich bags with carrots and ranch. Good effort. \nThe one star it gets is for decor and fries. The fries are great, just covered in salt (shake then it off and they will be fine.) The decor will keep you entertained and avoid awkward silences. 0
+"I went into this location and had a coupon for a buy one foot long sub get the second one for 99 cents well my total ended up being $15.76, sounds a bit high, well my preparer Hector \""""Clerk 21\"""" did not how to use the register and called another employee to ring in my coupon, which they did not apply obviously since my bill was almost $16.00 and they were cursing and were rude and were complaining about how they did not have time to mess around because they had a party platter order they had to prepare. Very disappointing, maybe Subway should invest in better training or maybe higher wages to get better staff." 0
+Hand's down this place is my favorite store in Phoenix. Actually, it's my favorite store in Arizona. I would be hard pressed to find a place cooler than this that caters so exactly to my every need and desire as a baker.\n\nI first came here when I was searching for a place to find cupcake liners in bulk. I had just received an order from the school I work at to do cupcakes for their homecoming. 400 of them to be exact. Ordering liners online would prove to be too pricey as would buying out every store's stock. Somehow, even though I have driven by many many times, I did not even know this existed. Now I certainly do.\n\nInside you will find a menagerie of things to delight everyone from the amateur baker to the professional pastry chef. You will see rows of sprinkles, hundreds of cookie cutters, a rainbow of food coloring, dozens of specialty cake pans, and cake toppers galore. I have never gone here and walked out unsatisfied. I always find what I need. \n\nIf I could walk around this place with a plate of bacon from Matt's, I would seriously think I had died and gone to heaven. If you are ever in need of anything related to cakes and cake decorating, give this place a shot. You will never consult a big box craft store for your needs ever again. 1
+"This place must be heaven for those that are serious about their baking... \nI'm quite an amateur, but was super impressed nonetheless with the amount of baking tools and supplies that are squeezed into this store. \n\nThe staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I went in with a grocery list from my sister-in-law. I needed to get red chocolate to melt, red sprinkles, and white and black frosting in a tube. Our plan was to make \""""Muno\"""" pretzel rods (from Yo Gabba Gabba). ABC had everything on my list and more... I ended up purchasing special candy \""""eyeballs\"""" instead of the white and black frosting and they worked perfectly! (They came out super cute by the way and were pretty easy to make too!)\n\nI also bought some candles and a spatula. I could have done a ton more damage; there were so many fun baking accessories there from cookie cutters and cake toppers to edible glitter frosting and special molds to make suckers, cake pops, chocolate, etc... they also carry really cute shaped pans, packaging, and more. \n\nWhether you're a professional, or just an amateur looking to do a little baking of some sort, check this place out - they are locally owned and have been around since 1965. They must be doing something right!\n\nAdditional tip: they offer all kinds of classes!" 1
+"They lost my clothes and three weeks later they still had not resolved the problem. The manager was supposed to call me but didn't until I showed up in person and insisted. Their idea of resolving the problem was waiting to see if they ever turned up on their own. Scary when their response was \""""what we usually do in this situation...\"""" They lose clothes that often?!?! \n\nWhat clothes they did return were either wrinkled or stiff as cardboard (I requested light starch). One pair of pants were torn.\n\nIf you value your clothes, do not use this incredibly unprofessional business. Go to American Cleaners instead. They are friendly, professional and very well priced." 0
+Pretty good subs. The pastrami is to die for. 1
+Holy cinnamon all up in your face! Cinna-cones, cinna-brooms, cinna-wreaths, cinna-scents galore! Everything smells like cinnamon and I hate the smell of cinnamon! I even smelled like cinnamon a day after going into the store. I burped and guess what it smelled like? CINNAMON! \n\nHappy Holidays 0
+Weird place. Definitely a dive bar. Certainly dive bar customers and decor. The place is tiny with about 50% of the real estate taken over by a pool table. \n\nWhy is it so bright!? If you are gonna be a dive bar turn them things down!\n\nWith the Swizzle Inn (one of the best dive bars ever) across the street I won't be back. 0
+Sometimes a girl gets a wicked hankerin' for some chicken fried steak, mashed taters, and white gravy. You know that what she does? She goes to Texaz Grill.\n\nFor a ridiculously satisfying and heart clogging meal, you can't beat it. It's got a casual and fun atmosphere, and it's extremely reasonably priced. And best of all, the bar has a total honky tonk feel that makes me want to run home and play Urban Cowboy with the mister. 1
+Simply put, if you like chicken fried steak and you haven't been here you don't really like chicken fried steak. I've eaten chicken fried steak pretty much everywhere in the world that its available and it just doesn't get much better than this. Go with the fried potatoes instead of the mashed. Not that the mashed are bad, just that the fried potatoes are so GOOD. For those that are less enthusiastic about chicken fried steak, the fried chicken breast is also great as are the steaks and burgers. Love the house salad with light oil dressing and diced olives on top. Oh, and the biscuits, top notch, TOP NOTCH. Don't let them get away with bringing you a bread basket that's half filled with biscuits and half filled with some wheat roll disaster, ask for all biscuits. You're welcome. 1
+This place is known for their chicken fried steak. And they certainly do it right. They have a billboard that is a running tally of how many servings of chicken fried steak they have served....now that's confidence in your product! But if you feel like something else, they have an amazing prime rib (you have to get there early though....they only make a certain amount of prime rib each night and when they run out, they run out). If you want something a little smaller---and that's not saying much, since their portions are huge, get the brisket sandwich, ask for the bbq sauce on the side, and ask for a side of au ju. You won't regret it. It's amazing!! \n\nDon't expect some fancy schmancy steakhouse--but go hungry and you won't regret your decision to go there! 1
+"This has been on my AZ bucket list for years and decided to drop by tonight for dinner with the family. From chatting it up with some of the regulars, to the \""""Texas Trivia\"""" with the owner at our table. The food and the vibe here were absolutely wonderful. Will definitely be back again and again!" 1
+I'm into these long winded reviews...don't have the time. This place is not any good. Don't waist your money. 0
+Kind of a depressing dive bar - not really my kind of hangout. If I liked the burger, I'd recommend only ordering it to go.\n\nI went with a patty melt, and was not impressed. The whole cooking with wine concept may seem like a good idea, and it does make for a slightly interesting flavor, but I wouldn't call it good. Aside from the wine flavor, the meat wasn't very good anyway, just like the other fixins and the fries. Combined with the atmosphere and general grungy feeling (I don't know how sanitary the place is, but I wouldn't bet on it passing inspection), I definitely won't be back. 0
+I finally got around to coming here last night, and I really like it! I knew what I was getting into because A) I've been to the original wineburger at 19th ave and Bethany Home already, B) I've read the reviews and C) I knew that these two places were originally started by a pair of brothers many years ago.\n\nWalking in, its a real divey type place. Wood paneling on the walls, simple no frill tables and chairs, with limited decorations and dimly lit. It's set up exactly like its sister location the original wineburger, with half of it being a bar with chairs and tables, and the other half being a pool and congregating area for those that want to do more then sit and hang on the bar. I also saw a pinball machine, which was pretty cool as well.\n\nThey have a few TV's hanging from the walls behind the bar with a variety of sporting events on for you to watch. Granted, I'm not a huge sports fan, but it's better then staring off into space or what not. I sat at the bar, since I felt more comfortable there, and there wasn't to many people in here, so there was more then enough seating for me. I felt really comfortable here, and didn't feel like being around a million people anyways.\n\nThey have great beer and alcohol specials during happy hour, and they have a decent menu of items to choose from. Prices are great, and the bartender here was really super cool. Him and I chatted throughout my meal and I really enjoyed the conversation. I went with the Jumbo Hot dog, and it was tasty...charbroiled and all, I really liked it here.\n\nIf you want a low key night out, go check this place out. Divey, dark and not half bad. Will be back in the future. I think I like it here better then I did at the original one. 1
+Dive bar feel, but possibly one of the best burgers I've had. Made to order and seasoned perfect. The wings are also good. 1
+"Great customer service at lunch. Order the lunch special and 6 other customers get served before me. Wait 45 minutes then get up to leave. Am asked \""""Do I want that to go?\"""" Can anyone say @DirtyDrummer?" 0
+awesome burgers. decent service. good atmosphere. it's a dive bar. just fyi. with good food. 1
+What?? No raw salmon? Only smoked?I am tres cornfused. Am I at a bagel place or a sushi restaurant?\n\nSlow service. Limited sushi menu. Bland Miso.\n\nNO RAW SALMON.\n\nEnough said, I won't be back. Too bad it was my only Saturday sushi lunch option (Zen 32, I'm looking in your direction...). 0
+Happy hour is designed to make one happy. The fact they had one sat evening with things I like on it made me happy for a new hours.\n\nThere are a few 1/2 priced sushi rolls like a Spicy tuna and Phily roll. 1/2 some apps and beer $3 specials. \n\nThe rolls are regularly 7.50 ish so 3.50 on happy hour, as for quality it was decent however with a spicy tuna or Phily roll it is hard to really mess them up. The added avacado to them was nice.\n\nWe also had a veggie spring roll $3.50 Then 1/2 off for happy hour. A soft rice noodle skin around fresh veggies sushi rice and peanut sauce. It was great like Vietnam meets Thailand.\n\nThey were nice enough to turn down the loud music for us make it a pleasant place to be, the curtains are cool and the beer selection included some micro brews. Not bad at all. 1
+"The straight dope:\n\n4.5 star bar for hopheads and craft brew fans: Not particularly extensive in terms of number of offerings, but some sincere thought was put into the list and the result is a spectacular night's worth of excellent brew sampling. Well done! It would be nice if they had 12-year Yamazaki single malt to really put the cherry on top of their Japanese theme (even Benihana has that), and that would probably double my frequency of visits, but I guess they have plenty of the ordinary mid to top shelf liquors. \n\n4.25 star ambience/decor. Dark and modern. Just how I like it. \n\n4 star sushi/sashimi: Our party of six tried about six rolls. Nothing was left on the plates when we were done. I found the quality to be high, but the execution and taste forgettable. My wife would certainly disagree - she had the \""""Senorita Roll\"""" on her mind for many days after we went there, and she went back again 2x over the span of 2 weeks just to get it.\n\n4.25 star dishes and appetizers: The spicy riblets are INSANE. One would think that a chef would be a bit fearful of putting something out that is so intentionally overcooked and brittle...but it works! And I think that is what is special about Moto...the menu has a nice dash of daring, unconventional twists on what could have been (and often is) just very ordinary fare at other places. \n\nPS - the portion sizes of some dishes (like yakisoba) are HUGE - two people could easily be satisfied by one entree here, so if you attend with a group, don't be afraid to \""""underorder\"""" a bit and to share it family-style." 1
+Here's the thing... shortly after being seated the waitress spilled an entire pint glass of water DIRECTLY in my lap. She was extremely embarassed and very apologetic, and I was good natured about the incident because after all, it was just water. However, what bothered me was the fact that no manager or lead came to the table to apologize or at least buy me a beer. There are three people at my table cleaning up ice and water, and an hour later I leave your restaurant STILL wet and you can't take a moment to address the situation? It left a bad taste in my mouth. In addititon, the happy hour menu is rather limited and the sushi isn't bad, but not memorable either. I'd much rather do happy hour at Ra or some other more consistant establishment. 0
+Stopped in here for lunch one day and wasn't pleased with the experience. The rolls were warm and fell apart. The service was fair at best and the place wasn't even very busy. Not that Phoenix is known for it's Sushi, but you'd expect better from a place like this. All that said, the menu is a hoot and worth a read, just don't order anything from it. 0
+The single most disgusting sushi experience I've ever had. Asian nachos were burned and tasteless, April and Toosties rolls were totally bland and the texture was way off, the crab wontons came with some funky nasty sauce.. Blahhhh. $50 down the toilet. 0
+If I could give this place a negative star I would! I have been coming here for years the service is has done a nose dive in the ground!!!! The service has is HORRIBLE now ! Went there for take out when I got home the order was completely wrong the one thing they did get right was cold! I called let them know what was my order was incorrect and went back to wait another 15 minutes for them to correct it. I told them that part of my order was COLD and they said they would not replace it because it was what I ordered and there was nothing wrong with the food it was just cold. The manger or what they hired as a manger said she could reheat my food and to replace it would cost them money to replace it. I asked for a refund and she was NOT going to give me my money back. Finally she went into the back and asked some other person what to do which he seemed to have so sort of customer service. He told her to give me a gift card for the amount of the of the food! What I am going to do with a gift card to a place I am not coming back to!!! When asked to speak with him she told me he was not the manger but yet he seemed to tell her what to do ! It's a shame I expect this type of service from a large chain but not from a small business ! Sad to say but I will not be returning and I will be telling others so they don't get ripped off! 0
+Either they need to hire more baristas or they need to work in faster pace. I ordered a very simple drink and waited for over 5 minutes for it. It was also during evening rush hours, but that shouldn't be the reason why my drink took a long time to make. Not impressed at all. 0
+I brought my mini schnauzer here for grooming and I was not at all impressed. I had been here once before and everything turned out really well, but something clearly has changed. My appt was for 8am and I was there right on time only to find the doors still locked and no employee in sight. When the person finally arrived he asked how I wanted her cut to look and I specifically explained that they can trim her beard but should, for the most, part leave it long...she's a schnauzer, he confirmed and told me she would be ready in 2-3 hours. Not too bad I thought, although last time it literally only took an hour, but I decided I would go across the street to sbux and relax while I waited. Fast forward 4 hours and I still had not received a call to let me know my dog was done. I decided at that point to go back and check to see what her status was. Upon arriving the lady grooming her told me she would need an additional 20-25 min, so again I waited and we left about 30 min later. I noticed at that point Gigi's beard was a little too short for my liking but figured it would grow. It wasn't until I got home and really looked at her that I noticed her beard was completely crooked...wth?! and they left two huge knots of matted fur on the underneath part of her tail. Granted the rest of her cut looked great, but what the heck were you doing for an additional 2 hours with my dog....with that amt of time she shouldve looked perfect. I will not be back to Poochie's ever again. 0
+I want to review the salon there, particularly Kristina. When I walked in, I told her that she could do whatever she wanted to with my hair, and just gave her a few basic guidelines. My cut turned out amazing! I now have this punky choppy awesome cut, which I love and get compliments on all the time! She is not the super chatty or gossipy type, which is fine with me - though I know some want that from their stylist. Also, she is not as good with color as she is with cutting, but with suggestions from the other stylists my color turned out great as well. 1
+I was in BAD need of a GOOD haircut. I knew I wanted bangs, some layers, something cute and sexy..is that possible? Yes it is when you have Kristina cut your hair! Wow! She was really great. She took the time to educate me on what's best for my hair, different bang styles, etc etc. Also, Kristina wasn't a Chatty Cathy...which I loved. Sometimes I like to just sit in quiet and be alone with my thoughts. She allowed me that space while still giving me pertinent information.\n\nThe only thing is that I would have liked to know up front what all the extras would have cost. Shame on me for not asking though.\n\nI already prebooked another appt with Kristina, that's how happy I am with my cut. 1
+I use to like Ulta. At least, I think I did. I often went to the Ulta at MetroCenter before it closed, and when it did, I had no choice but to start visiting this Ulta. If it were not for the specific makeup I needed I wouldn't bother coming here. The customer service is non-existent. These so-called makeup artists or whatever they are, shouldn't even exist. To this day, not one of them has ever offered to help me when I go to the store. They stare at me when I walk by but continue chattering away to each other, or seek out the one blonde in the store. I walk in, pick up what I need and get the heck out of there. \n\nThe stuff is overpriced. You can get the drugstore brands of makeup for way cheaper anywhere else. The coupon thing is a joke. The points are a waste. Spend hundreds of dollars for a free hair brush?! Are you kidding?! 0
+Terrible service by the sales staff on the floor of the store. I was in a discussion over a item that I was buying for my wife and the sales person allowed a young lady with no apparent manners to interrupt and ask a question that went on to a conversation as if I was no longer there. I could allow a quick question, but to engage in a ongoing conversation, by the staff associate and the rude customer who interrupted was to much. The sales person should have had the training to be professional and tell the person to wait a moment instead of engaging her as if I did not matter. F$%K this place and the management who allow this type of behavior..Shop elsewhere.. 0
+"overpriced for \""""beep-beep-beep\"""" everything, but some of the table jukeboxes work!\n\n--omelet was too perfectly formed to be freshly made, ew. where did it come from?\n--they must have silenced the microwaves, or the beeping from the \""""kitchen\"""" would have drowned out the music.\n--not much food prepared here, just reheat, serve, and charge a bundle for it\n\nThe recent availability of mostly-ready-to-serve food provided by Shamrock and its local competitors is mostly just scary. Don't have a grill? No problem, we can make your eggs benedict for you, almost-ready-to-serve. No toaster? No problem. We can deliver it pre-toasted. [stepping down...ok i'm done now]\n\nI loved being able to select diner tunes from the table's mini-juke. It worked too! Note: some of the tables' jukes are possessed by demons and may suddenly start, or not work at all. Take your chances when dropping your two-bits.\n\nI love the vibe, just not the food. Unfortunately, that's what I go to a restaurant for, THE FOOD." 0
+I've shopped here before. Overpriced livestock & fish supplies. Customer service was not that great. Petco has better pricing on supplies and good selection of reasonably priced freshwater, live rock & saltwater livestock. 0
+"Ate there for Valentine's dinner. Too expensive. Portions very tiny. No bread. Salad was tasty enough but consisted of about two tablespoons of mixed Greek salad.---I'm not kidding.\n\n My dish was salmon. The fish was cold and the sauce was congealing. Had to send it back for reheat. My Valentine's was sword fish, which consisted of about 3 one inch square pieces. Also cold. \nNo bread, no Pita bread. The sword fish was about $24, and the salmon, about that much, too. The wine list was all Greek wine, and the glasses the wine was served in were like little toy glasses, not real wine glasses. Our waiter was kind of lackadaisical. \nThere were food splatters on the white wall next to the table.\n\nWhen a short woman made rounds about the tables to ask how we liked our food, we didn't trust ourselves to even get started, and mumbled, \""""thank you.\"""" All the \""""Best of Phoenix\"""" favorable reviews were at least 10- 20 years old.\nThe bathroom had toilet paper stuck to the wet floor of one stall, and the toilet installed inches from the side wall in the other stall. Weird. There was a table with chairs outside the bathroom, like they seated overflow guests there. Weird.\nWe vowed never to go back, and remembered maybe that's why we hadn't been there for years. Better to eat at Crazy Jim's or Greek Town. \nSave your money." 0
+How this place stays in business I have no idea. Food is gross, the place is empty all the time, small dishes, over priced. Service is totally crap. The parking lot looks like a place one could get raped in. If you're handicapped you are screwed one parking space for the whole building. Pot holes everywhere, I can't believe they haven't been sued yet for the condition of the parking lot. 0
+Finally, thanks to the reviews on yelp, I've found a mani/pedi place that I like, reasonable prices, clean, prompt and good. I've had Tran twice now and have been happy both times. I like my nails to be oval/natural - no dragon lady nails for me. I have been all over Central Phoenix for my toes and fingers - disappointed in most of the places I went. Really happy with Tran and DV nails. 1
+Very reasonably priced and a higher quality pedicure than I expected. I will be returning. 1
+DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE! \nMy husband went to get a manicure and they cut his finger and he got sever INFECTION and it is very swollen!! He had to go to the doctor today! 0
+Yelp probably isn't the place you'd look for a dentist, but I'm glad Amy posted a good review because that's what brought me into Dr. Radcliffe's office. I've never been happier with a dentist.\n\nI like to say that a dentist is only as good as his reception staff, and sometimes a bad front office ruins the best dentist. Not the case here -- the staff is as awesome as the dentist. And the office is awesome as well, bright and modern the way it should be.\n\nDr. Radcliffe is very approachable... extremely nice and quite good at what he does. He treats you like a member of the family. \n\nIt sounds weird to say, but I don't dread going back (and I'm not worried when it's time, because they've always gotten me in whenever I wanted)! 1
+They forgot a $3 bagel and when I call to inform the manager says it's no problem and to come back in the next day for a replacement. The next day I did that very thing, except the manager was not working and told nobody about the mistake. \n\nSo there I am the next day with a skeptical staff of employees thinking I am trying to scam them. They were getting ready to give me the shorted bagel after they asked me 5 questions, but by that time I was embarrassed in front of a crowd of people, which quickly turned into anger and I walked out donating to a company that does not appear to need donations.\n\nThere was another indecent a week earlier where I ordered a Bagel Strudel and got some hard stale loaf of something with nuts and berries in it. I ate 1/2 and threw it away and never complained. 0
+"CHIPS and SALSA (2 kinds) and BEAN DIP all while you wait for your food. Don't bother ordering appetizers, the chips and dips will satisfy you. If you like margaritas, order the jumbo marg and sit in the nice air conditioned room. Arriba is Mexican food, nothing fancy with a twist- just good ol' Mexican food. You know the kind you eat and say \""""why oh why did I just eat all that?\"""". I come here ever so often. I had the carnitas just recently and was was very happy with my meal. Have Fun! Prices range anywhere bettwen $9-$15ish." 1
+"My wife and I used to love Arriba's, til recently when we joined some friends at the end of their table for dinner. We arrived about an hour after they did, and they were finished when we got there.\n I ordered a stuffed poblano chili dish and it really was not good at all. Bad enough that the food was bad, but when we were ready to leave, we asked the waitress for our check, so she gives us a check for the whole table.\n My wife said, \""""No-we want our check only\"""" and the waitress said that they do not do seperate checks, which is B.S. because we always have gotten seperate checks at the Arriba's in Arrowhead. This created a big hassle for us because we never carry cash, so my wife had to pay back one of her friends for our share of the bill the following week.\n This is no way to conduct a business, and I also sent the main office an email telling them about what had happened, but they never answered the email. I guess customer satisfaction means nothing to them, so we will NEVER go back! \n\n Anyplace can roast chilis, so thats nothing special for Arriba's.\n\n Macayos is the place from now on, and the food there is superior to Arriba's." 0
+Awesome food. First time here so I can't guarantee all the items, but what I tried makes me think the menu is promising. Wow. Yum. And they have a daily special that's happy hour prices. Not to mention the awesome chips and dip (mild, hot hot, and spicy bean dip) that come out as soon as u sit. Yum! 1
+Finally doing a review after visiting Arriba's for years. This past stay stuck with the Chimichanga with Machaca beef covered in Green Sauce. Loved it! Over the years got the Posole (since I have a Posole addiction); but I resisted this time. If you like spicy head to Arriba's. They also have great margaritas, had the mango margarita. Will be back again! 1
+The margaritas wont do ya dirty! 1
+"Hubby and I love this place. Good service, great food, OK prices (hence the 4 stars). Have had the fondue appetizer twice here and it's awesome. Get it on happy hour! Dinner entree I had was a chicken dish with mashed potatoes - A-mazing. I'm always a little hesitant to order chicken because it's often dried out, but this was moist and delicious. Had a starter caesar salad which was \""""ok\"""" - maybe had a little too much anchovy in the dressing for my liking?\n\nOverall a terrific place, and we'll certainly be back. Mondays they have happy hour 3pm to close!" 1
+Matt and I dined here for our Christmas Eve dinner. Since this was the first time I didn't make the trip home to San Francisco for Christmas, I had absolutely no idea what to do with my Christmas Eve. Matt and I need plans! Therefore, after doing some investigative work on the internet as to what Arizonians can do in Phoenix on Christmas Eve, I came across PCG and their special menu for the holiday. Their prime rib and sea bass specials looked mouthwatering so I made reservations. In the end, this place did not disappoint!! I will unquestionably be back. \n\nI started out with a strong and tart pomegranate margarita that wasn't too sweet. I don't like it when margaritas are sugary so this one was perfect, and a great way to get my Christmas festivities started. \n\nFor my main course I opted to try the sea bass special. It came with almond crusted asparagus and some garlicky (and insanely buttery) rosemary mashed potatoes. How would I describe the entire meal? In one word, perfection! That sea bass was so fresh and delicious it practically swam right up to my plate. You can't really go wrong with asparagus but this wasn't just your regular vegetable. They coated the asparagus with a crunchy layer of almonds and it was soooooo tasty. And yeah, the mashed potatoes tasted like they had about 5 cubes of butter in them... but that's the best way to make em!\n\nI wish I had known about this place sooner because it really is such a delightful restaurant. The atmosphere isn't too lively but it isn't too dull. Tons of families, friends and large groups filled the interior so PCG really suits any age demographic. I loved the decorations that they had up for Christmas, and I highly recommend dining here for any holiday. They really do an all around excellent job at providing an awesome dining experience. \n\nWhen I was there I also noticed that they have a really nice bar with an even nicer happy hour... so once I get the chance, I'm going to head right back here and try it out! Everyone in AZ needs to know about this place. It's one of those solid classic restaurants you can go to for pretty much any occasion. 5 stars to PCG! 1
+We love this place. It's close to home and never disappoints. I can honestly say, that I've never eaten anything I don't like. It's always a sure thing. 1
+Let me start out by saying that my ONLY critique and the ONLY reason I didn't give them five stars, is I made reservations on Open Table and because of a lot of people lingering in the restaurant, they put us in the bar. But, I have to say that really turned out to be not a bad thing as our server was excellent, the food was excellent and the wine was smooth and wondeful. I had their 16th St short rib stew (and kuddos that you have a small portion option) and it was scrumptious. I practically licked the plate and you always know its a winner when I don't offer to have anyone taste my dish. It had been a long time since we were there and I doubt if it will be a long time before we go back. 1
+This place is by far my favorite place to eat. My first time going there my parents took me for my bday! Their eggplant bites and corn cakes are thee best appetizers. Their bread pudding is thee best sweet thing I've ever put in my mouth! Thumbs up to this place!! 1
+Worst Best Buy ever.\n\nI just had an employee there throw a temper tandrum because I asked him to call someone who has keys to the mobile locker over so I can buy my item. Treating customers like crap just because someone asks if they can buy something?\n\nMethinks not. Never again. NEVER again. 0
+Ok has been 7 months since my 1 star rating. I thought I'd stop in to buy a new camcorder. BIG MISTAKE. One guy working in the department while the store manager and other employees talked at the customer service counter about what they watched on TV last night. After asking 3 times for the camera guy to request some help, I gave up after waiting 40+ minutes. I have now sworn to never go back to this store. I have no idea how they even stay in business. 0
+"Best Buy,you really suck.\nTried to buy a camera the other day.\nMid day,mid week,store pretty empty.\n3 employees hanging around the camera department as I started to look at options.\nNo one asked if they could help,in fact they first stopped their conversation in an attempt to become invisible.\nNo problem,I'll poke around till I either find what I want ,or until I have comparison questions to narrow down choices.\nI think I have it,I'm ready to select.\nWhere'd everyone go?\nI'm so lonely.\nI start to wander a bit and see if they're doing laundry in the appliance section.\nnope.\nMaybe around by the video cameras.\nNope nope.\nUnder a display cabinet?\nNah,that would be silly...\nThey were just gone.\nPoofed.\nVanished.\nVaporized.\nI decided it had to be the nefarious work of aliens.\nYes,I said \""""nefarious\"""".\nI became frightened in my alone-ness Fearing next would be an invasion of the Apple People of the Crack Basha's.\nWho would protect me?\nThe aliens abducted all the staff of Best Buy,so it would just be me.\nI couldn't possibly stop them all.\nThey would come,snarling their toofless grimaces at me.\nI would be defenseless.\nFearing my life and existance as I know it,I saw only 3 choices.\n1)Face them all.Aliens and Apple People of the Crack Basha's.Fight till the end or vaporization.\n2)Take what I wanted as there was no one left to stop me.\n3)Make a hasty retreat and go elsewhere to purchase a camera.\nGentle readers,as you read this harrowing tale,you can safely assume I chose plan #3.\nNew camera in my possession,safe at home taking pictures of the pets grateful to have gotten out alive.\nSince all the help at Best Buy has been vaporized,you may want to go elsewhere if you'd like to purchase anything that isn't self serve.\nRemember to get a subscription to some crap magazine on your way out.\nThank you,come again." 0
+Liz is amazing! Such a wonderful person and business owner! The way she treats her clients is unheard of now a days. I highly recommended that if anyone is looking for a great groomer, puff and fluff will treat your beloved pet like royalty. 1
+Fantastic business - the best in town!!! I so appreciate the love and care these ladies provide to my kids when I drop them off. They always look AMAZING when they come home with cute hair or clean teeth. I am obsessed with my little dogs and hate leaving them with strangers. These gals are like family!!! 1
+First things First...\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\nCamelback Barber Shop is not easy to find if you don't know where you're going. It's located in the Camelback Colonnade shopping center. More specifically, it's in the alley between the Hallmark store and ULTA, which even More specifically, are located next to Michaels Craft store. If you don't find it with those instructions... I can't help you.\n\nThe rest of the story:\n\nPrior to today, I've had one haircut in Phoenix. It was in Arcadia and the place was okay, but I just wasn't feeling it. A lot of the places I found in the Arcadia/Biltmore area were just too hoity toity based on the pics I saw. And pricey. Then I noticed some of my Yelp Phx compadres had been to this Camelback Barber Shop. All of them with good things to say. \n\nI walked in and it definitely isn't pretentious by any definition of the word. If you want eye candy or upscale, this is not the place for you. I think it was very comfortable. My barber Alex was friendly. We made some small talk, including comments about the episode of Pawn Stars that was playing on TV. I can't stand that show...\n\nTelevision show preferences aside though, I would like to say that I have found my new barber shop! The cut I got here was better than the previous And it cost a little less. I actually think Alex may have done the cleanest and most detailed straight razor work that I've ever had. I look dapper. 1
+Recent family lunch at the Duck, outside under the amazing eucalyptus trees, had more great sandwiches. It's so easy to get a really layered and yummy vegetarian sandwich with great side treats. And the meat-a-tarians in the family loved their sandwiches too! 1
+15 minutes to make an egg salad sandwich with only 4 orders ahead of me? When I open my bag, there is only half a sandwich? WTF? I go back and they acknowledge the mistake and proceed to make a half sandwich with and old piece of bread that was likely left over from lunch 5 hours prior.\n\nThere are too many places in this area to mess up that bad on a simple sandwich order to go back and try it again. 0
+I was a fan of this place 10 years ago and moved out of state. I recently moved back and was excited to take my partner and out of town guests to this eatery! It was awful, long wait, skimpy sandwich, loud music on patio, so loud and somewhat abrasive when the singer talked to the audience. I couldn't hear or talk to the person sitting right next to me. This was the 29th and a Sunday brunch. Disappointed, will not go back, especially since there are so many new and fantastic eateries in Phoenix! You can't rely on a name, Duck and Decanter, your poor service, etc will catch up and you will not survive. My advice to all who ask, where is a good place to eat, I will say not Duck and Decanter! 0
+Got a cough or a cold. Sniffles taking the best of you. This CVS location is more than your typical drug store. A drive thru pharmacy is located in the back. Along with a healthcare clinic to help you when in need. Stressful day at the job or need some pick me up there is a small liquor isle. Don't forget to pull out your CVS card to save more. 1
+Although this running store is not in the most convenient location for us, my husband and I would drive across town to get fitted for running shoes. We tried a few other places for fittings, but this place seemed to do the best job and have employees with the most expertise. \n\nWhen I first decided to try running, I went to a bigger store and ended up with shoes that were way too tight and just not a good fit. A few months later, I tried this place and was really pleased with how thorough they were. Your first running shoe fitting can be a little awkward (I don't really like people around my feet anyway), but they made it very comfortable and easy and I loved the shoes they recommended. I probably paid more than other more discounted places, but I would rather pay a little more for good foot health and a better running experience.\n\nOverall, a great place to be fitted for running shoes whether you're just starting out or have been running for a long time. 1
+I truly love Indian food and I wanted to like this place more, but I ultimately couldn't. I wound up at the lunch buffet and didn't think too much of it. The dishes at the buffet really lacked the oomph that I am so used to at Indian restaurants, and unless the pot was personally stirred, some of the dishes were room temperature. As far as pricing, it wasn't too bad; it was just around $10. \n\nAfter reading other reviews (Mainly Lisa O's) I would consider trying this place after the buffet is put away. But until then, I'll probably just be staying away. 0
+I don't know what they've done, but this place has SERIOUSLY improved their food over the past year. I was wary to try it again since the first time I went (yes, over a year ago) it was less-than mediocre. I live less than a mile away, was jonesing for indian food one day, and didn't want to drive far. I forced myself to go here and am now completely ecstatic that there's an indian food joint I can walk to, gorge myself, and roll my arse home. \n\nThe menu is standard, but somehow a little better because they offer dishes that have subtle differences. HMMM, let's see. I don't know if i'm going to describe this correctly:\n\nOkay, I'm a vegetarian - DON'T STOP READING THIS, DAMNIT! I know what good food is!\n\nStarting over - I'm a vegetarian, and I eat A LOT of indian food, and I have eaten at a lot of indian food places. I don't claim to be an indian foodie, but I do know that the vegetarian dishes have subtle differences so I think some places omit the dishes that are similar and just hope that people who come in order the thing that's closest to the thing they really wanted. There's one dish I always order - paneer (tikka) masala, that some places don't have so I order the closest thing to it, and of course I can't remember it right now but it's another paneer dish with a tomato base that's similar. The thing that's awesome about this place is that it has BOTH, as well as other dishes that other restaurants sometimes don't put on the menu. You know what I mean?\n\nWho cares if you know what I mean - FOUR STARS! 1
+"We order 2 plates chilly chicken, but it is so hard to find chicken in it. They cooked it with 75% of onions, capsicum and 25% of chicken. They should change dish name, it should be \""""chilly capsicum\"""" instead of \""""chilly chicken\"""". Worst dish!!! \n\nDon't ever order chilly chicken here." 0
+"When you work with their physical therapist(pt) you spend most of your time with the physical therapy assistant. The time you do spend with the physical therapist is very hurried and the focus is on getting on to the next patient not your healing. Not having gone to a PT before I had no idea how terrible they were till I went to an amazing group. I went to Toca P.T. for 4 months after which I was still in pain but they released me and said \""""do the exercise and that is all they can do.\"""" \nAfter only 6 sessions with a great P.T. I am finally almost pain free.\nToca is in the business to make money not to provide great physical therapy.\nWish I could give them no Stars, and get my wasted time back." 0
+My ode to the Swizzle...\n\nYou would never think much of this place, looking at it from the outside, that's if you can even find it. It is tucked behind the drive through Starbucks. \n\nThe swizzle rocks! Flat out. \n\nIt is small and cozy. The drinks are stiff and cheap. The jukebox has great music to entertain yourself with. There is a pool table (which I have dominated). And no food. Yes..no food. This is a bar! And a dive at that. \n\nThey have the best women's bathroom (as voted by citysearch I believe).\n\nAll around, this place kept me sane for years and still does when I come back to visit. Be sure to speak with the regulars, as many of them have awesome stories.\n\nA true gem. 1
+Super cute dive bar with friendly staff and patrons. Cheap drinks, darts and a jukebox are entertaining. Loved it! 1
+As someone who manages a bar, I generally keep an open mind going into a new place. That was quickly closed when the owner of the bar came absolutely unglued, using obscene language and profanities towards our group. After her tirade of foul language and threatening gestures she then told us to leave or she'd have us arrested. Mind you this is the woman who was threatening physical violence against us not 10 minutes before. If you'd like to be treated as a CUSTOMER, and not a whipping pole, I'd suggest ANY other bar. If you'd like to be treated like absolute garbage by a raging alcoholic, head on in. The bar tenders were ok, but clearly not fast paced enough to handle our group of 12. 0
+Sign at Danny's: $29.99 Oil Change and car wash included\nReceipt in my pocket: Full service oil change $29.99\n Car Wash upgrade $3.00\n 8 Qts Synthetic oil $36.50\n Special BMW filter $10.00\n Air filter $24.99\n Grand freakin total $111.24\n\nExpression on my face :( 0
+"DIRTY CAR EVEN AFTER MOST EXPENSIVE CARWASH. \n\nThis has happened to me three times there now. Each time, I get a car wash/oil change with the most expensive wash. Each time they leave my cup-holders, parts of windshield, and inside of doors/dash DIRTY... even though I reminded them that I would like them cleaned. This last time, it really looked like they just vacuumed my car. Also, they are really too expensive for what you get. They also get mad/rude if you don't upgrade to all the things they offer you. The sales guy at the beginning got grouchy with me and literally stopped talking to me as soon as I said, \""""No thank you\"""" to a filter change." 0
+Bad wash as usual and NO customer service. Now they expect you to do what they can do in 30 seconds (change my new license plate number in their system) - now the customer has to go online and do it. Convenient yes - but never going back!!! The good news is they get you in and out quickly, the bad news is the quality of the wash leaves little to be desired and they beat you up for everything from windshield repair to oil changes to details and so on. After many years, I have had enough!!! 0
+I got the best, most thorough car wash at Danny's! Unlike some of the other chains, they did not try to high pressure me into upgrades. They dried out the door jams. And the windshield was streak free. I'll be back often. 1
+I went to Danny's this weekend to get an oil change and car wash and I paid for a VIP car wash. After picking up my car I was disappointed that there was still dirt on my car floor. I later noticed that money I had in my car for parking was missing. I'm highly upset that I paid for these services, tipped the staff, and had my property stolen. I've been going to Danny's on and off for years as they are close to my home but I will never frequent their establishment again. 0
+Very scary and shady vibe. As a woman, I will never come back here. A lot of standing around and staring at customers. I felt extremely uncomfortable. 0
+Be sure to ask if your car is ready yet. They forget to announce it sometimes and leave you in the lobby waiting for Christmas. 0
+Only reason I come here is because I get $5 off the total before 9am on Sunday. This recent experience, they forgot to clean the dashboard (dust, dust and more dust) and I almost drove off with the marker of my wash on my windshield?! Those are the two most important parts to clean after a car wash!!!!\n\nIf I didn't need to come here, I wouldn't. Plain and simple. 0
+Won't be back...these guys stole all my Change out of my console...generally you expect random coins in the cup holders to be taken...but they went into a closed console and stole an entire change holder...don't give these guys your business!!! 0
+Very unprofessional and rude employees...I would not recommend coming here unless you want the most expensive car wash, an oil change, and your gas tank filled for $0.20/gallon more than Cobblestone Auto Spa. I politely cancelled my wash (due to the badgering for upgrades and oil change) and the woman did not remove the writing on my window, just wiped two streaks through it and made a few comments under her breath. They then asked me to park my truck across the street while I go inside and pay for the gas they pumped while we were talking, then I was asked to come find her outside and bring her the receipt. Even though this location is close it is far from convenient. ..two thumbs down. 0
+I am a regular here, and not because they do a good job either. I hate this place today. It's very slow so almost no staff. So my car has been setting for 10 minutes now with nobody in line. 0
+Be very specific up front if you need the interior glass cleaned and dashboard dusted. I've unfortunately driven away and not had a decent clean inside of the car. \nNice staff and hard workers! Be sure to tip the guys up front vacuuming and not just on the tail end... Think about it: which do you think is harder !? lol 1
+I had a fairly decently clean car to begin with, I brought my car for a few touch ups, my trunk the back shield, and the grill for bugs, and dash/cup holder area.\n\nMy car was parked for 10 min before I asked when they would notify me it's was complete. They had a system error, and refused to honor my groupon. I was advised to contact corporate. After 20 min on hold the girl who answered indicated someone would call me back. \n\nI asked about my car, the agent went outside and then came back and indicated it was done. \n\nThe bugs were still all over the grill, cup holders and dash hadn't been touched, car was clearly not vacuumed, neither was the trunk. The service agent immediately went to wiping off the bugs, as I became more and more upset about the poorly rendered car wash. I went inside and asked for a refund. A gentleman told me I was just upset because of the groupon. I continued to advise it was the half hearted car wash that had me upset. To which he continued to rebuttal that I was just upset about the Groupon. \n\nAnother associate took me to the car to find our what was wrong. I pointed out the various items and he indicated he would fix the situation. I ended up waiting near the detailing crew, who didn't hide the use of profanity. They we're shouting insults to one another. Not the most professional display, even for a car wash. \n\nEventually I got my car, still not vacuumed thoroughly and left. Safe to say after coming sporadically (as needed) fire 7 years, I'm fine not coming back to Dannys with the hit and miss service and bad car washes 0
+Really bad & slow service. Will not return. 0
+I see nothing has changed with this store. I just watched a ups store commercial and I laughed out loud!! Kimberly (the brunette bitch behind the counter) is still the most evil woman walking on the planet. I have more respect for the hookers on Van Buren Street than I do for this low class, snotty, unhelpful useless piece of trash!! Stay away from this store at all cost!!!! 0
+I went to this salon on a whim, as I was desperate to get a haircut and color before my scheduled trip. I called on a Friday, and they were able to get me in. I arrived for My appointment on time which was scheduled for 2:15, I didn't get called until 2:40. My stylist Rosie, was nice, I explained to her what I wanted and we talked about several options on how to get there. Once we agreed on the hair color, I noticed that after she came back from mixing the color, her hands smelled like cigarette smoke. (I can't stand that smell). We talked, and she is very nice. However, I didn't like that she never once checked on me while I was sitting there with the color on my hair, until I started getting a tingling/burn feeling on my scalp.. I asked one of the other stylist if they could call her from the back. My hair looked great but the lightening in the salon isn't that great so I couldn't really see a difference in my shade. Once I got home I noticed that I a had a mess of a hair color. The top part (roots) were alot lighter than the bottom. I called to see if I could reschedule. I got an appointment scheduled for the following day, only for them to call me to tell me she had called in sick. So now I'm off on my scheduled trip looking like a skunk. Unless you are in a hurry or on a serious budget I wouldn't recommend this place. 0
+Oh jeez I hate it when spring roles around and the drive through starts to smell... If you go to the drive through, be ready to keep your windows up because the grease box in the back STINKS... ugh - going through in a convertible to satisfy my oreo blizzard jones was enough to ruin my appetite. \n\nService is OK except in two cases, which unfortunately happen often: 1) a crowd of people inside; or 2) some in front at the drive through ordering multiple items. \n\nTo be fair, all the ice cream items (why order anything else at DQ?) are fine, as good as any other DQ. But the outside stench at the drive through and slow service limit me to only two stars. 0
+Unfortunately the reason why this place has gone down hill is because it's no longer what it used to be. 0
+Stellar! One of my favorite places to eat in all of Phoenix. Sunday Happy Hour is rock solid - $5 small plates (many) and half price wine. \n\nThe menu covers everything you could want - steak, chicken, fish, sandwiches, veggies, etc... I have eaten a wide variety of items and have never been disappointed. \n\nYou should stop reading this and go there. Pony up to the bar and enjoy yourself. 1
+I have been a regular here with my husband for a long time and it never let's me down. The only down side is the price of food. Honestly I'd be still willing to pay because I love this place so much. We always get the filet and some sort of fish. You also can't go wrong with the roasted corn and sweet potato baked in the beautifully presented green chili. Love the beer and wine selection aswell. 1
+One star for the environment very laid back and classy. Food on the other hand was not quality that we expected. Enchiladas were over powered by cheese and too soggy, and runny eggs. The tenderloin we asked medium rare definitely no taste nor quality the taste of the raw meat was not pleasing. Cocktails were not up to par either. Although service was great one more star. 0
+Maybe it was the time of day (afternoon) but something was very off today. The cheese plate arrived long after the entrees, my companion's bacon wrapped scallops seemed uncooked and raw. The chicken schnitzel was fine. Good beer and wine selection. Slow service. 0
+Mediocre pizza, HORRIBLE service. We told the waiter that we were in a hurry and it still took 45 minutes to get the food. We had two minutes to eat it and it was boring. Then I got to argue with the waiter, so that was fun. Go to the Parlor. It's got better pizza and WAY better service. 0
+Well, I pretty much love NYPD Pizza. Calzones are my favorite. I've been ordering the Frank Sinatra with various fillings for years. Absolutely adore the Ricotta and I was extremely happy when they introduced the small size...which is still big enough for 2 meals. I do enjoy the pizza but in my personal opinion, it's better as takeout and then being baked again in your oven...I prefer it a little crispier, pretty much always get pepperoni and basil...occasionally throwing in pineapple. Also get ranch with everything...I'm not huge on ranch but I would bathe in the ranch from NYPD Pizza. The cheesy garlic knots are also phenomonal! 1
+"Not sure what is happening, but two visits and two messed up orders. Both times it took them more than an hour and half to prepare our pizza. The first time they apologized for the \""""slow service\"""" and the fessed up that they lost our order. Six weeks latter - they DID EXACTLY THE SAME THING AGAIN. Not only did they lose our order, but then when we got home they gave us the wrong salad order. Their pizza is not good enough to justify this type of wait. We will look for another pizza place that manages their orders better." 0
+I went to this store 4/10/2014 and was Daniel took very good care of me upgrading my phone.\nI went back 4/12/2014 with my wife to return a item that was defective and upgrade my wife's phone. My wife is handicapped and had to go to the bathroom, they told her to walk over to the McDonalds which is about 100 yards away.\nMy wife got pissed and so did I, after my wife left the store I approached a female displeased with their flip additude. When I mentioned my wife having to walk that far several of the young wise mouths said so what. \nOne female and one guy felt the need to mouth off over the bathroom issue, even with a handicapped person.\nOf course I got pissed with their additudes and expressed my displeasure with Verizon and their wise mouths.\nI told them now my wife refuses to buy from that store and they said they don't really care. They then told me to leave, that they would not do the refund.\nI've been a customer since 1995 when it was Alltel, and then when Verison took over I stayed with Verison. When I mention this they said they really could care less.\nOf course being 62 and handicapped myself, I then told the female and one guy for both of them to F-OFF.\nThe customer service has really gone down since they are the most popular wireless company in Arizona.\nIf I can do anything to assist in taking them down a few levels I will.\nIf Verizon continues to hire and employee people like this with absolutely no customer service professionalism, Verizon will fall like a rock.\nIf I had not gotten my new phone 4/10/14 and now being stuck with a 2 year contract I would have jumped ship and gone with Sprint.\nVerizon is going to have to do a lot of butt kissing to keep me with them when the 2 years is up. 0
+A friend from out of town wanted to eat there so a group of us went here last night. When we got there there was a table open and we were seated immediately but there was a line outside while we were eating. The food was very good, everyone liked it. It was not the best I have ever eaten but still very good. The portions were not large but enough I didn't leave hungry either. Service was reasonable but not great. Considering this is a fairly small place and it was extremely busy I cannot complain. Overall it was a good experiance and we left happy. 1
+"Should have listened to the numerous negative reviews on-line (and there were many) but we trusted Guy from Diners, Drivins & Dives ...BIG MISTAKE. \n\nClue #1 Strip mall with huge cheesy banner boasting \""""Food Network\"""" endorsement. Clue #2 Self serves sign-in waiting list, apparently, the slimy owner was too busy gushing over customers trying to eat but steering clear of unhappy ones. Misters and drinking water would have been a nice touch to make the 10-20min 104 degree wait more bearable. \n\nThe minute we saw the paper table cloths and plastic chairs,cups & utensils we were in trouble. One waiter frantically tried to service the whole restaurant, which was a complete zoo. Now according to Triple D, the pasta was homemade....aaaaaah.....not so much.... Ive been to Italy, I know the difference. \n\nCut to the chase, $27.00 for two a la carte / appetizer sized entrees.\n\nSeems to me, his only goal is cashing in on the TV appearance as quickly as possible with no concern to repeat business...\n\nDon't waste your time and money....On a positive note, Guy was right about Matts Big Breakfast in downtown Phoenix, great good and the best costumer service we've ever had." 0
+Mediocre, unsatisfying and barely average!\n\nI joined a friend recently on a Friday night and the entire meal was barely passable. The calamari was uninspired and bland, just sauteed with a thin red sauce and a few frozen peas. Hardly inspiring. The 4 bruschetta were good, with interesting touches like honey and chicken liver, but another tasted like it had plain old strawberry jam on top of mascarpone cheese? \nThe fettucini carbonara was exceptionally bland and lacked the classic ingredients in abundance like it should including peas. Did they end up in the calamari by mistake ? \n\nThe house recommended fresh tagliatelle with bolognese sauce was sad and uninspired and poorly prepared and presented. Really, as a Chef, I found the dish lacking any depth, including the unseasoned meat sauce (6 different meats in the sauce according to the owner, but still lacking any depth, flavor or significant interest). The sauce was mixed into the noodles already and looked very amateurish and very cafeteria-like. A real disappointment overall. \n\nThe prices are actually a bit expensive for a strip mall and poor quality. Plastic cups for water, paper napkins for dinner service and piccolo pours of a limited wine selection only added to the lack of value. \n\nWill definitely not return. A disappointing experience that needs attention and correction. 0
+I had a hard time finding this restaurant to review it because at first I thought it was called As Seen on Food Network....but I found it so on with the review. My wife first introduced me to this place by bringing it home one night for dinner. It was horrible; but I chalked this up to what I ordered (a dish that was a cross between Mexican and Italian food) and the fact that it was cold from the drive home. So when we were in the area we decided to go in and sit down for a meal and enjoy the atmosphere. Well enjoy I did...nothing says a nice night out to dinner like tables covered with paper and plastic cups for you can drink (don't adjust your screen; this is not a review for Peter Piper Pizza). But hey, I am not a snob; I love places that save on the little things so they can put it in the food. But sadly this was not the case; it was not the worst Italian I have ever had, I am old enough to remember Wendy's super bar with fettuccine alfredo and hamburger bun bottoms cut in half and slathered in garlic butter. But for the price and the hype it was strike two; I had a Caesar salad and a pasta in cream sauce; both decent portions but nothing to write home about in the end. The service was poor, we did not get the specials but luckily we heard it given to the table beside us (just not lucky enough to have this happen before we ordered). We also ordered bread with our entrees but it never came out. I think my wife summed up our service experience best when she said that at the very least she expected the waiter to pour her can Coke into her plastic cup for her. The bill came and I found myself paying top dollar for mediocre food and poor service; strike three, ball game. 0
+I live in walking distance to this place and wished it was all that and a bag of chips. Really people FIVE STARS???? seriously concerned for where those people normally eat. This place is not even average. We have tried it 2X and just wont do it again. To be honest i cant remember what we had both times but a pasta dish was one thing and a meatball sub?? not sure. Pass on this one and go up the street to La Fontanella for a much better meal. 0
+"We went to Scottsdale area for spring break last week, so I looked up restaurants on my \""""Flavortown\"""" app, that show where Guy has reviewed (Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives). Found this and told hubby we had to try it out one night.\n\nWe got there at about 5:45 or so on a Monday or Tuesday night - figuring no wait. We were wrong. It was already full (small, only maybe 10-12 tables inside), so put name on the list. We waited maybe 20 minutes or so. Worth the wait.\n\nI got the pasta bolognese that they showed on the show. Delicious sauce with fresh, tender pasta. Hubby and son got the chicken parm, their usual. I was hoping hubby would try to osso buco so I could try that too, but oh well. Daughter had fettucini alfredo. They liked their meals too. They DO serve wine here now - so that must have changed since some of the past reviewers said it was BYOB. We also had their fresh, homeade pink lemonade. LOVED it. Wow - fresh with some type of herb in it that was so good.\n\nGlad we made the trip here after the afternoon spring training baseball game. A bit pricy I guess - for 4 of us, with just one glass of wine, I think we made it out for just under $90. Friendly staff and it's a well-oiled machine. They'll take good care of you." 1
+I don't understand why anyone likes this place. I ordered the fresh pasta and found it heavy and tasteless. It is also very expensive considering for what I paid here I can dine in much better places. I find the Food Network sign on the outside a little tasteless also. 0
+This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants that reminds me a lot of the little Italian family style restaurants you can find in little Italy and other places around NYC. I come here about 3-4 times a month to get my Italian fix:) The staff is super friendly and treats you like your family. The owner, Richard, is often there and loves to talk so get ready for a great conversation about the history of the restaurant etc! Its a very small restaurant and seating is limited. I personally like sitting inside because its warm and cozy! There is outside seating but it looks out onto a shopping center parking lot which to me is not appealing to me at all. The food here is AMAZING! Portions are quite large and can easily be spit in half to share. They have been on the TV show Diner, Drive-ins and Dives, which is where I got my motivation to make the drive over there. I would recommend the calamari to start and/or the bruschetta, which offers 4 choices of toppings. For the main course I always get the Spagetti Neri, which is squid ink pasta with a TON of seafood. If you like seafood this is definitely the dish for you! The Bolognese is also an excellent choice. To top it off at the end of my meal I like to take a conolli, which is always made fresh and oh so yummy! 1
+this is a newer, cleaner location.\n\ntheir agua frescas are very good. get the cheese crisp! delicious simplicity!\n\nfree chips and salsa if you dine inside! 1
+"Came here for afternoon tea with friends. If you are going to splurge on the tea, you might as well pay the extra 15 dollars for unlimited sparking wine. Geoffrey the tea sommelier will refill it as much as he refills the tea. My favorite tea by far was his blend of coconut jasmine. Absolutely heavenly. I was worried that it wouldn't be enough food, but by the time the dessert course rolls around, you will be plenty full. The scones are the best, they are served with clotted cream, raspberry jam and lemon curd. Simply decadent and heavenly. The piano player adds a nice touch. A nice change of pace from the original field trip. You are paying a bit (there is an extra \""""tea service\"""" charge on top of gratuity and tax, but well worth it." 1
+"You, sir, are not a Ritz-Carlton. When I first walked in, it impressed. It had tasteful, old school decor and helpful people at every turn. The problems started when one of the people in our party had his card declined at check-in (not for the room cost because those were already covered, but for the incidentals). I am told that this decline was not his fault and I would certainly believe him as this is not the type of man who runs up his credit cards. Either way, the hotel staff should have asked another one of us for our cards, but for some reason they just stubbornly kept trying to run the same card for 5 minutes. This was while the rest of us waited, twiddling our thumbs. Oh, yes and we were already running late so this was very annoying. Finally, a manager came over and said that they would figure it out later. Well, within 10 minutes when we were finally in our room, here comes a call on the room phone telling us to come down as soon as possible and put a card on file. Ummm, okay. And why couldn't they just ask when we were just down there???? The room did not impress and was in fact so terribly run down that even the marble in the bathroom had rusted in spots and the pipes under the sink were corroded and leaking. Really, supposed \""""Ritz-Carlton\""""? But here it is, people. Probably the most rude thing that I have ever experienced from a hotel W down to La Quinta: I went to the front desk to ask for a razor and shaving cream. The woman at the desk very helpfully and condescendingly directed me to the tiny gift shop closet where she said they sell it. So, here I was expecting to pay $12 for some crappy bic and a tiny bottle of foam. But no, I guess they were out of them because none was to be found. When I came out of the shop-closet she asked if I found it. I said no, there wasn't any in there. She replied oh, well I will see if room service can bring one to your room. Now, that's odd. When I went to my room, housekeeping was just outside the door. I asked if they might have a shaving kit and the maid rolled her eyes, dug around in her cart and handed me a \""""ritz carlton\"""" official box with a razor and tube of cream inside. For...real... What terrible, money-grubbing, uncouth service! So, yeah. Perhaps consider staying here if you like to be treated like trailer trash who is not nearly good enough for their moldy, falling apart hotel. But, then again I think there is a W nearby. Paris prices for Arkansas accommodations." 0
+Very expensive hotel, but very good service overall. 1
+"A special place for me...\n\nA few years back in Seattle my fiance (then boyfriend) and I had some vouchers to McCormick's and went for our first anniversary in January and still had some left over so we went for Valentine's Day that February. We like it so much we go there for our anniversary every year and since the first year we have always sat in a \""""snug\"""" which is a private booth with a curtain so you can have a nice quiet meal with your dining guest.\n\nThe food is always fantastic and I always leave stuffed and satisfied. I always order seafood (usually fish) and my seafood-averted sig other usually gets steak. I think it can be romantic if you're dining in the snugs, but if you're out with the rest of the diners it's just another nice dining room and can be a little on the loud side. We have no complaints and will continue the anniversary dinners and more.\n\nTheir happy hour is fantastic. The drink specials aren't anything to write home about, but the food is worth the trip. The burger seems to always be around and I recommend the fish tacos if they show up as well. I've never had any bad meals and the ever-changing menu keeps us coming back for more. I've had many, many desserts and they are all fantastic. The creme brulee is a solid choice and the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce is as sinful and decadent as it sounds. The wine list is somewhat short when it comes to \""""by the glass\"""" offerings, but I never have a problem finding one I like.\n\nAnother little-known perk is their Preferred Guest Membership. You are awarded points for every dollar you spend. If you are a frequent visitor like myself, then it's worth it. Otherwise, it could take far too many happy hours to rack up enough points for anything substantial. The best part - it's free. Details are on their website.\n\nI've also been to two other locations in Seattle and Bellevue and have had great experiences there as well. Eat, drink, repeat!" 1
+Blow it out. The party's over. This candle has flickered and the flame has gone out. Wax on. Wax off. Closed. And for anyone who caught my stand up, yes indeed, I have purchased tapered candles here. 0
+"When I first moved to Phoenix, I was walking around the Esplanade and saw this place. I had lived in NYC for years and had lived on Mercer street where there was a \""""Merc Bar\"""" so thought I would go in and see if there was any connection. Sure enough, this place is the 2nd location of the NYC Merc Bar. Since I live across the street I come here fairly regularly. I'm usually a wine or beer drinker and my only critique would be the limited selection of draft beers and very small wine list. To their credit, their three beer tap usually has both Stella and Guinness, two of my favorites. Nonetheless, I still have not found a wine there that I really love. Not many people realize that they do make some excellent cheese plates if you need to snack on something. And the bar always has both goldfish and pretzels. If you are on a date, the really great thing is that you can grab a cozy table in the back and talk if you don't want to deal with the bar scene." 1
+Beautiful place, nice ambiance. Ok drinks. Music could be better. The waitress was dressed very provocatively (large breasts falling out of the top of her dress- showing her panties each time she bent over- which was often)- it appeared that many ladies on dates felt uncomfortable, arms crossed immediately with the men looking at the ground... Probably more uncomfortable for the guys really- because one wrong glance or blink and that date is over! \n\nIf this is the vibe Merc Bar is going for then... well done I guess. I will say, it is awkward when a girls large boobs are coming out of her top and she keeps bending down with her chest in your date's face... kudos to her for being an attractive young lady, but it's a bit much when it makes the guests uncomfortable. \n\nAlso, as one woman left her table to use the restroom, I watched the waitress flirt and stroke her husband's arm up and down as she gave him the check... I have a feeling if the wife saw that.... well, I'm happy she didn't, because you just don't know how people are gonna react to that disrespectful, intrusive behavior. It knocked the place down a couple notches- not quite Hooters vibe or strip club lounge- Maybe Champagne room? I really did wonder if I got up to use the restroom, would this girl come over to feel my guy up too? I didn't like that one bit. It wasn't a good feeling to have out with your significant other- and unfortunately, this is the memory I so strongly took away. Then again, it was also interesting watching the guy that somehow ended up on a date with a transexual squirm in the corner as she insisted on playing with his hair and trying to kiss on his neck... That must have been an internet date, lol!\n\nAlso, regarding the service, each time we would ask questions about the drinks the waitress would have to go ask the bartender. It's a specialty cocktail lounge- we aren't liquor micro-biologists asking for a chemical analysis of their concoctions- just regular basic questions. It would have been nice if she would have had some level of knowledge and training- given the niche and price points. \\ \n\nAll in all- I remember when this place was hot, back in the day- when I don't think I was even old enough to drink. It's still a nice place, but there are so many more options in this town now. Urbanity in Phoenix is progressing- gotta keep up with the times Merc Bar. When my barista knowns more about the soymilk in my Latte than this chick knows about a fresh squeezed lemon in a cocktail we have an issue. \n\nAs for the drinks... They were okay. I wasn't blown away by the choices. We ended up going to Sidebar afterwards- I love their muddled blueberrry whiskey sour- house made. Delicious! The drinks were better at Sidebar and the vibe was a little more modern less stripclub/2001 Scottsdale nightclub.\n\nSorry Merc. 0
+The food at this CPK is pretty good. I guess you could say that for any of the CPKs, but they always do a nice job at this location and are very accommodating of any special requests. I realize for the relatively low price you pay, you're not getting top-of-the-line cuisine, but it's a great for what it's intended.\n\nThe one negative thing I'd say is skip the wine list. As you can imagine at a strip-center type chain restaurant, it's not exciting, although the staff actually seem to have a good idea of wine pairing in general for those who are new to wine. I don't drink beer but have been told by fellow guests the beer selection is decent.\n\nThe service at this CPK is pretty good. There are actually a few servers there that always remember me, even down to what I like to eat, even when it's been six months since I've last been in. It's very impressive that they remember me and the staff in general (save the host staff when it's busy) is very pleasant. 1
+We had to stop by the Apple store to replace my phone so we decided to head to CPK for lunch. It's been quite sometime since my boyfriend and I both had been to one so it sounded like a good idea.\n\nWe got seated right away as it was just lunch time on a Sunday and it wasn't to busy. We were instantly helped and our server took our drink orders. He also asked if we wanted bread and oli which we declined (as we knew we'd be eating enough carbs). He promptly brought us our drinks and what I loved about it I ordered a flavored ice tea to which he suggested me trying before adding any sweetener in it as they use syrup to make the flavors. It was perfect as is. My boyfriend ordered a pepperoni pizza and the waiter wanted to make sure he was okay with the oregano and spicy pepperoni they now use (which he was), I had the chicken tequila fettuccine w/extra cilantro. As he was putting in the order he turned to just confirm I wanted extra cilantro which I did. \n\nThe manager brought our food over in less than 10 minutes and it was perfect! About 1/4 of the way down on my ice tea our server brought me another one. \n\nThe server asked if we wanted any desert which we were stuffed anyways. My boyfriend and I both said this was one of the best service we had received from any restaurant in a long time. As we left my boyfriend mad a point to tell the manager how great the service was. 1
+I am not sure about the other services. But there is a hidden gem here. Lucy is an aesthetician. I strictly go to her for all of my brow waxing. My brows are a challenge and most have royally screwed them up. My brows should be the test for beauty schools. Lucy is seriously the brow whisperer. Go to her for your wax needs-- she is in a class all her own. This is the only reason why I give them 5 stars. Also the front desk service is always attentive and super nice. 1
+I took my Bassett hound in on Wednesday 11/7/12 she has something wrong with her left eye looked greyish. They did no testing and gave her drops for possibly being bitten, by Saturday morning the eye was almost completely grey and I took her back the doctor came in didn't even look into her eyes and said it has to be Valley Fever and needed to do blood work but started treatment on Saturday and would call when the results came in. She acted like I was wasting her time by asking questions about Valley Fever. I just moved to Arizona and had never heard of it. So we did blood work and more medicine and off we go. By Tuesday afternoon I get the call saying quit giving her the pills for Valley Fever and take her to the Eye dr for animals it must be glaucoma and they can't help. So, after $300.00 with them and another $300.00 for the eye dr YES she does have glaucoma and is blind in the eye I believe they possibly could have saved her sight if she had been diagnosis properly 0
+Ate here for dinner during the week while staying at the hotel.\nFor an appetizer had house made potato chips with bleu cheese. Waiter said the bleu cheese was also house made. Seemed rather incredible but it was really good.\nFor my entree I had a filet cooked medium with the same bleu cheese on top. One of the best steaks I have ever had. Up there with the top half dozen, at least. I travel and eat a lot of steaks, so this is saying something. Had a loaded baked potato on the side. \nService was fine. Attentive, knowledgeable. No complaints.\nAmbiance was fine for a hotel restaurant. 1
+In today's economy where most businesses try to provide the least and charge the most, I feel that it is necessary to give credit where credit is due. Thus, I'd like to give a shout out to Hyde Park Jewelers in Phoenix, and specifically, Quinton V, one of their sales associates. Quinton made the engagement ring and wedding band purchasing process extremely easy and very low pressure. He is very well informed and was great at teaching me all about diamonds. He spent an hour with me the first time I walked in the store and never pressured me into buying anything or spending more than I wanted. I ended up with the perfect engagement ring. Fast forward five months and we went back into the store to buy bands. Again, Quinton was very easy to work with, put us both at ease, and provided us with several options that fit our budget. We walked out less than an hour later with the perfect band as well. I appreciate businesses that go the extra mile to make sure that customers are happy with their purchasing decisions and take the time to inform them without pressuring them during the process. If you are looking for a quality jewelery store without the high pressure sales environment, go to Hyde Park and ask for Quinton. You won't be disappointed. 1
+A friend of mine referred me to Dr. Zeman and I'm SO happy she did. I had this knee scoped back in 06 from another ortho doc in town and it was horrible. This experience is how it should be! I wished I would of known Dr. Zeman back then. I probably wouldn't be in this situation again if I had! Dr. Zeman scoped my knee Nov 2, 2011 and removed a 2 cm cyst and cleaned up the meniscus. I can't tell you how happy I am with not only Dr. Zeman but also his entire staff. I feel like I'm in really good hands and I know I am getting the best care possible. They actually really do care! 1
+"\""""Hey, Kerstin! Why are you eating a grilled cheese for dinner? Didn't you just eat out?\""""\n\n\""""Yeah, but we ate at Miracle Mile.\""""\n\n'Nuf said, really, but our experience was such an epic fail, I must elaborate a bit. This was Hubby's suggestion, mind you, and he was pleased they had several vegetarian options. After a lunch of Peter Piper, however, even his lame veggie sandwich was pretty good to him. We'll see if I have to rush him to the ER later, since MM served sprouts when no one else is right now due to a contamination issue. He got his sandwich with a supposed potato knish. This was supposed to be creamy mashed potatoes with sour cream and seasonings in a pastry crust. What he got was an overly peppered dried out, square of potato chunks in an unnatural color wrapped in an anemic crust that had zero taste, crunch, or flake to it. It had that speckled look that old pastry gets. If this is what a knish is supposed to be, then they nailed it.\n\nI got the chicken and noodles with a side of mashed potatoes. It came with two inexplicable slices of untoasted bread. What is this? 1950? At least it wasn't Wonder Bread. It was wheat. I had asked for sour dough, when one guy told me there were no caraway seeds in the rye they served me initially. There were. The manager \""""saved\"""" me by correcting his employee about the caraway, only to be given the third degree by the ghetto tart working the register. \""""Why don't you like caraway?\"""" she asked. I tried not to stare at her ridiculously over-plucked eyebrows and garish make-up as I replied, \""""I really don't like the taste.\"""" When she asked me \""""Why?\"""" a second time, you'll be happy to know that I refrained from informing her that the gang-bangers she was obviously trying to attract would not likely be frequenting this establishment. Anyway, the chicken and noodles dish was complete mush and the \""""sauce\"""" was totally canned, and topped with a lovely hunk of congealed cheese. It was also not to temp. The mashed potatoes were 75% instant with some red skins thrown in for that \""""real\"""" texture. Foul, foul, foul. \n\nHence, the grilled cheese." 0
+Nah. I forked over $13 for a club sandwich, mac 'n' cheese, and a large Pepsi. The mac 'n' cheese was good, and the sandwich was just okay. I say take your $13 and go to Texaz Grill!!! WAY better food, and for $13 you can get dessert too. 0
+Amazing sandwiches and probably the best servers/staff of any restaurant I've been to. Great choices and gourmet sandwiches available that comes with a handful of sides and a pickle. Condiments on every table and a tray of free water at the end of the counter. All smiles around. Such a great place. I can complain about the price but I just keep coming back anyway! It's that good! 1
+Before I jump into this review, let me just preface it by saying that I'm really not a fan of chain restaurants (Chipotle, Jersey Mike's and Yogurtland excluded). And in my opinion, the Cheesecake Factory embodies everything I hate about chain restaurants. \n\nRight off the bat, our server was rude and disinterested. And every time he visited the table next to us, he stood between their table and ours, with his behind right in our faces. He was incredibly slow in delivering drinks (we only ordered iced tea) and only came by to refill once. \n\nI ordered the Evelyn's Favorite pasta which was surprisingly one of the few vegetarian items on the menu (aside from salads). My only request was to take off the Kalamata olives. Of course, when the food was delivered, it was chock-full of olives. So not only did the pasta lack flavor to start with, but the small amount of flavor that I was able to detect was ruined by the olives. I'm not a complainer, and I hate sending food back, so I picked as many out as I could, but it wasn't really worth salvaging. I mostly just pushed the pasta around my plate, took a few bites, and pushed it aside, which is disappointing since it's a $13 bowl of pasta. \n\nWhen the bill finally arrived, it added up to just under $50 for two iced teas, one bowl of pasta and one cobb salad. I'm sorry, but that price is just absolutely exorbitant for the poor service and lack luster food. This visit was most definitely my last visit to the Cheesecake Factory. And if you happen to be looking for dinner at the Biltmore, I would suggest you stop ANYWHERE else. 0
+Food is average at best. But last two times the service was terrible. They need to retrain their servers in customer service. The only reason for the 2 stars is that there is no denying that their cheesecake is excellent. 0
+Ordered burgers from there tonight just to get something different for a change, amazing meat cooked as per ordered,great service, I have to say they di burgers as good as anyone else if not better! Kobe and chop house!! 1
+I do love cheesecake! Those two words should not be combined to create a word to describe such deliciousness...but I will not allow such transgressions to distract from my indulgences! The CF does such an excellent job...I should have ordered two to go. The red velvet is superb...I'm now wearing it permanently on bum. Yes...once on my lips and bam...there it is!! 1
+"Tonight my fianc\u00e9 and I took my parents to Cheesecake Factory to catch up over a slice of cheesecake and a cup of coffee (it was 5:30PM) We got our coffees right away, but had to ask for water twice. After about 30 minutes we had asked for our check and a box from our waitress. 20-25 minutes went by and we asked again, she said \""""I'll be right back.\"""" Another 20 minutes goes by and we tracked down the manager. He apologized and said he would have the check right out to us. At 7:30, an hour and a half AFTER we asked for our check the first time, we had to walk up to the front, wait in line, and ask the manager AGAIN for our check. He apologized and brought it right out. Instead of offering to comp the meal, or ANYTHING, he took the coffee off. Really? Oh thank you for saving me $2.95. I waited an hour and a half to pay you guys. Needless to say, we left a $0 tip. Never going back to this Cheesecake Factory again. Also, we never got our boxes for our leftover cheesecake." 0
+I was just hungry. I ordered the Cajun chicken lil bits. They were not little and the portion size was unbelievable. I can put away some good and there was plenty left for a good lunch. \n\nGotta love the portion sizes! Bartender was cool as well 1
+This place is not there anymore. 0
+Thank you for all the emails you sent me on my review! I was surprised at how many responses I recieved from people searching for the right dentist..\nI shared my new dentist information and even got some movie tickets from my dentist for the referrals!\nI find it funny how since I wrote this review how many people have reviewed with 5 stars... They must have a lot of friends and family! \nI hope everyone reads my review and picks the right dentist for your needs!\nHappy Holidays 0
+Went to the one near cave creek. I had the bacon chicken fajitas. I GOT FOOD POISONING !! BE CAREFULLLLLL :/ I have always been coming here, but for now I'll be taking a break from here !! 0
+I mispronouced something on the menu and I got an entire lecture about it complete with the mocking laugh. Sad cause i could have actually liked this place. \n\nWord of advice: get rid of all the gimicky advertisements including the sign for the casino. Make it into a french cafe NOT a billboard in Times Square. 0
+These people are horrible and rude. The macaroon and tiramisu that I got from them were so stale, they smelled like the fridge they were kept in. The macaroon was so old and crunchy that I spit it out. One bite of the tiramisu and I threw it out. Don't waste your money at this place. $12 for two very gross pastries. 0
+overpriced and grocery carts are in the parking lot if you need one. I prefer a Sprouts, Safeway, or Frys. 0
+During my 5 nights stay at Ritz, I went to Bistro 24 for breakfast my first morning. I experienced very slow service for Ritz standards. I had to wait a while for someone to wait on. It was not even busy. For the next 4 days, I just walked across the street to Starbucks. 0
+Always a god choice. Last time I was there I got the steak tar tar and it was fabulous! The only downfall is that they have no beers on draft and not too many in bottles either, but they have really good cocktails. Good, fun place for a date but I usually go with my dad and just sit at the bar. The bar is also a god place to have a business meeting. They have my favorite little candies everywhere. 1
+Really a nice little find. Four stars for the gyro dinner, veggie plate and greek salad. They were all really good and the price is definitely right. i will definitely be back here again! 1
+"Maybe it was a matinee viewing of \""""Get Him To the Greek\"""" last weekend. No matter how it happened, I have been all about Greek food the last few days. Following up my delicious gyro feta on Tuesday, I decided to try out Cyprus Grill, right around the corner from my stomping grounds. The place is right next to Trader Joe's, so I am not sure how I missed it before tonight. Walking in, Cyprus has a smallish set-up with hardwood floors and some outside seating (with misters, thankfully). \n\nI was immediately greeted by the hostess/cashier/etc with a huge smile, which always lets me know I made a good choice. With all of the complaints about customer service on Yelp, I would think more restaurants would train their staff right, and Cyprus certainly has do so. From an earlier Yelp review, I knew exactly what I wanted: the Spartan Club (a pita sandwich with grilled chicken, gyro meat, lettuce, tzatziki, feta, and hot sauce) with greek fries. My new friend offered an upsize in fries, but they were bad enough as a side, so I was fine with the normal order. After about 8-10 minutes, I was on my way.\n\nSimply put, the sandwich is fantastic. I love pita bread, and this was soft and tasty, but strong enough so it wasn't breaking with the weight of the sandwich. The chicken was excellent, if not overcooked just a touch, and the gyro meat was as good as any I have had. The tzatziti sauce was lighter than I like, but it and the feta certainly added to the meal. The one issue I had with the sandwich was my own fault. The hot sauce seemed like a strange addition for it, and even though it added a little bite, it eventually overcame the Spartan. Don't get me wrong, it tastes great, but I would probably go without the hot sauce next time.\n\nThe Greek fries were fantastic as well. Sometimes with Greek fries, the lemon overcomes the rest of the meal, but it was a perfect compliment to the melted feta and seasoning.\n\nAll in all, another great Greek meal and well worth the solid price you pay for it." 1
+"Unfortunately this is the place I picked out for our Valentines Day dinner...I had to take ALL the blame....\n\nGetting ready was fun, I heard it was a little more upscale being located in the Biltmore area. So we put on our new clothes, smellin good, lookin good and exchanged gifts...Now we were off to eat!\n\nI first made reservations for 8:30, however, they called me a couple of days prior to ask if I'd move to 8 (no biggie) because they were having an afterparty at 10 (lame). When we arrived at 7:45 we still had to wait in the bar until 8:30 (lame again). The place (at least bar area..never saw the actual restaurant) was very pretty and dimly lit. I liked it alot. We ordered one well vodka martini and and Knob Hill and coke that came to $18.00. We finished our drinks and waited about another 10 minutes to be seated...Seated where??? Literally 3 feet behind where we we standing in the bar. Yep! Our \""""table\"""" was (and Im NOT joking) about 15 feet from the front door, 10 feet from the hostess stand, and IN the WAITING LOUNGE. So like I said, we never saw the restaurant. Since the door kept opening from customers coming in I was ABSOLUTELY freezing..So cold I had to wear my heavy peacoat during dinner (lame x3) and my husband was actually freezing cold too, which never happens. So much for my new, sexy Valentines outfit...\n\nWe ordered our meal but the waiter messed up and gave the table (who sat 15-20 minutes after us) our second course. We had to wait 35 minutes between our salad and our appetizer; and of course our entree came within 30 seconds of our app....\n\nAnyway, long story not short, the bill with tip came to $140 and obviously included a wasted and crappy time...The food wasn't too bad, but will NEVER go again and let people know it's NOT worth it!!!\n\np.s. your catfish nuggets were cold too ;)" 0
+Smaller sizes...not much for the plus or large crowd. Also, the staff is almost incredulously rude everytime I'm in here! I know people love it here, but it's like a very expensive Goodwill. The clothes and accessories are way overpriced for what you're getting! Save yourself some money and go down to the Goodwill at 16th St and Indian School.\n\nAlso, if you have clothes to sell, don't get your hopes up. Gawd knows I've tried to figure out what they are looking for...when they did take a couple of my smaller size 12 sundresses to consign, they ended up giving them away to a thrift store for dogs (I shit you not) and didn't even bother to call me. I guess that's not their policy...if you consign here and they don't sell your stuff in whatever time frame they think they should, don't expect to ever get it back. 0
+I purchased the Living Social deal for 6 pedicures- it was a great deal. \nI realized right away that it would be difficult to complete the deal as they get booked up 3 weeks in advance, and the deal expires 6 months after it was purchased. The biggest issue is that they have VERY limited appointments available after 4pm. Most women work for a living and don't even get off work before this time. How can you expect to satisfy the public if you aren't even available when the majority of people are off work??\nI must say the pedicure experience itself was amazing. The owner did my service and she is the nicest woman and she did great. She explained to me everything that was going on and we chatted for the entire 2 hour experience. Even better is how clean they are and they use plastic inside the basin so you are never using the same tub as someone else. \nI had to cancel my second appointment the day of because something came up so unfortunately I lost one of my visits- fair enough it does say that in the voucher. However I really wanted to reschedule for as soon as possible. Next available appointment- a FULL 3 WEEKS LATER. Seriously?! Keep the $70. No point in a good service if you can never get in to take advantage of it. \n\nIt's a shame because this is a place I would love to frequent. 0
+Happy hour prices seemed decent, but the selections I tried (spicy tuna roll and salmon roll) were lackluster in taste and quality. I do have to recommend the soft-shelled crab appetizer... oh my! \n\nWhile the prices beg for another try, it's going to be awhile till I visit again- so many restaurants to try first! \n\nIf you want great sushi, try Sakana on Elliot and I-10, or Old Town Scottsdale's Kyoto. I definitely am not a fan of Ra. 0
+Let me preface this review with the fact that I'm Chinese and I know my rice.\n\nSo after a meeting next door @ Hava Jave (review for that place to follow) a friend and I wandered over to Zen32 for a 10pm snack.\n\nBoy was that a mistake. I normally eat up at Celsius in Desert Ridge so I thought I'd get the same food down here to compare. \n\nA couple of the rolls we ordered:\n\nViva Vegas Roll\nCaterpillar Roll\n\nThe service was just fine but honestly, even if I had Angelina Jolie serving the food naked, the food would still be crap and the rating would still be an UNO star.\n\nThe rice seemed like it was day-old rice. It was clumpy and honestly, I don't know how a sushi chef takes CLUMPY rice and puts it into a roll... so anyway, due to the clumpiness of the rice, the Vegas roll was loosly rolled so it fell apart when I tried to pick it up.\n\nThe Caterpillar roll tasted super bland which is VERY hard to do because it includes so many different ingredients like eel, faux crab, avocado, cucumber, and eel sauce. Not only did it taste bland, it was also poorly rolled. \n\nAgain, the service was nice but you might want to bring your own sushi if you're going to eat here... 0
+Thank the good lord they are closing! The fact that this place lasted so long is a testament to the fact that people will eat just about anything...\nLenny is the king of schlock food! 0
+Blah, worst coffee ever. Had this place 2 weeks ago and I will never come back. Their drip coffee tasted watered down, overpriced and it was by far the shittiest coffee I have ever had. I would much rather get my coffee from AM/PM then ever walk into this place again. Horrible. 0
+Soooooo good! Decided to give this place a try and oh my it was a great decision. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is cute yet professional and the coffee is DELICIOUS. The cups are right by saying CAUTION: Contents are deliciously addictive. I'm addicted!! (My fav is the frozen java with vanilla syrup, yummy!) 1
+Tried this place for lunch since I drive past it near my new place. It was bad.. I had the fried chicken and it was pink. Rest was greasy and didn't taste good. 2 stars for how cheap it was but this place was full of large people who don't know good Chinese and this wasn't good. 0
+This restaurant is one of the filthiest I've ever visited in the entire world (and I travel frequently to third-world countries on business). During my lunchtime visit the dining room tables were strewn with uncollected plates and uneaten food, the steam table buffet had food scraps hanging all over it, and the carpeting was full of stains from ground-in food particles. If that wasn't bad enough the buffet food was terrible, too. It all appeared to come from frozen, restaurant supply entrees--very oily stuff with poor smell, taste and appearance. During the 30 minutes I was there, someone at another table complained about an unidentified object in her noodles, while another customer complained that the buffet was essentially empty. This place isn't even worth the 5.99 +tax for lunch, even if it does include beverage. YUCKERS to the core! 0
+I went here last a year and a half ago and enjoyed the food. Definitely would go back if in the near vicinity & in the mood for Cajun food. 1
+Maybe it was an off day or something for this place.. Stopped in for lunch today, it's a Saturday. Place is in a strip mall. Decorations are something you would see in party city around Mardi Gras time, (pretty cheesy). Service was nice and friendly. Now lets get down to the food part of this. \nI'm very hesitate to say but I must, it wasn't good.. Yes I've read the other reviews but I've been and lived in New Orleans and I have to say I don't think this should be called Cajun. The flavors are so bland I couldn't taste any spice at all on anything. Food seemed really dry like it might have been sitting awhile.\nMy husband and I ordered the Boudin Balls for an app. Now those were decent. I ordered a Shrimp Po'boy, and my husband ordered the Jambalaya. My shrimp Po'boy had old bread and was cut in half with 4 medium size shrimps on each half., sorry not enough shrimp for a sandwich that cost nearly 11 bucks at lunch. The Remoulade sauce only had one flavor... Horseraddish, it was super strong and was awful. So eh on the Po'boy, it came with a side of burnt homemade potato chips, ate like one and decided to pass on the plate of them.\nI felt really bad though looking at my husbands plate. It was a stacked high rice dish with these shriveled up sausages thrown on the side of the dish. I had a taste of his, first the rice... really dry.. Then I took a little bit of this beef jerky sausage, it was so dry and had no taste at all. I told him he must dump hot sauce all over that dish because there is nothing going on there. \nSo yeah.. not sure if it's what we ordered or what, but Flavors of Louisiana is way better if your craving Cajun food in the valley.\nP.S. My husband ordered Tea, it's wasn't Louisiana Tea, nor sweet as they make it in the south... would have been nice to have been given the option for sweet tea! 0
+I went there for lunch with my boyfriend. We are both cajun food fans. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip with crab. I ordered jambalaya, and he ordered the combination plate. They were all edible but not very pleasing to the palate. The staff was nice, but the main entries took almost an hour to come out. It was pretty disappointing. I don't think I would come back. 0
+nothing to rave about this place.\nservice was poor and the food was bad.\nI know, I shouldn't expect much on cajun food in phoenix. but I'm always up for an adventure. 0
+Rude customer service on the phone-like you are doing me a favor even answering my questions regarding bringing my vacuum in for repair=I am going somewhere else. 0
+This is more of appreciation than an actual review.\nAs a former long time Az state employee health care was extremely frustrating. Now in retirement my medicare supplement is not an improvement. Same carrier, different plan. To find a provider, conservatively speaking, is close to impossible, due to the extremely low provider payments and the fact that the provider listings, year after year are a sad joke.Call ten places from the directory and most are not contracted or wrong address or have not been provider for years. A heart specialist was listed as under water specialist? For my needed cataract surgery I spent dozens of hours on the phone with\ncarrier who promises to call back and never does.\nVery nice and courteous and caring completely inept\npeople. After a month I gave up on my carrier and spoke to a number of offices unrelated to cataracts.\nAs usual Hatfield Family Medicine (Concentra)\nwas more than nice and caring. I left their office\nhaving an appointment at Barnet, Dulaney, Perkins\nwho are highly competent but one of possibly two firms who will accept my carrier's measly payment.\nHatfield continued to work on what they had no need to do in the first place and mailed me info on another doctor they believe will accept my plan.\nIn a few days I will finally be seen after three months of wasted time. I have to think it is generosity on the part of Barnet, Dulaney Perkins.\nA review will follow. 1
+Do not take your vehicle if you value your sanity and your money. This was the worst auto repair experience I've had and if I never have another experience like this one, it would still be too soon for me. 0
+Wide selection and ok prices. I've been waiting for the last 2 hours to pick up my rental equipment. No obvious system to help service people. 0
+"Is it possible to give \""""zero\"""" stars?\n\nI've been in there twice and the employees were rude, both times. I'm not the \""""Scottsdale Elite\"""", but seriously... I'm a paying customer too. The little boy who said he was the manager was rude too." 0
+"I travel a good deal. This is the worst hotel experience, by far.\n\nThis is an older Embassy Suites but I thought that its location in the tony Biltmore area of Phoenix would assure that it's well-kept. Incorrect assumption. This is the filthiest hotel I've ever seen.\n\nI should have known I was in for utter disappointment when I arrived for my stay around 12:45 am. I am dead tired and fumbling with two bags when I happen upon a security guard standing in front of the hotel taking a smoke. Instead of holding the door for me, he watched me balance my bags and purse with an amused grin, as I struggled with the the hotel door. Thanks for nothing. I get to the front desk and the check-in process is fairly smooth. I'm booked into a room that is on a far end of the hotel. I hike over there and proceed to get ready for bed when more problems ensue. The bathroom wall has what appears to be a streak of blood running down it. I was too grossed out to investigate further. There is also a bent wire hanger on the picture frame over the toilet. The wallpaper is peeling and the ceiling is showing signs of a bad leak from upstairs. Really? I am appalled at this point but since it's after 1 am, I reason that I can just get a little shut-eye and change rooms first thing in the morning. My plans quickly changed when I turned down the bed covers to find lint and make-up on them. I can't do this. I call the front desk and request an immediate room change. The lady I spoke too was extremely apologetic and offered to move me right away. She said she'd send up a security guard to help with my bags and get me into a better room/area of the hotel. You know where this is going, right? Yes, approximately 10 minutes later the grinning smoker appears at the door. He hands me a key for a room on the opposite side of the hotel and makes the assessment that I have a pretty good handle on my bags so he'll just point me in the direction of where I should go. The new room looks exactly like the first one, albeit a little cleaner. The bathroom looked acceptable and the bed covers were free of foreign substances. It was past my bedtime, I needed sleep.\n\nWith a little rest and fresh eyes, the hotel didn't get any better for me. I'm sure in its heyday this was THE place to stay. Sadly, it is just neglected and doesn't warrant the nightly room charges (it's not cheap). The common areas are filthy. I promise that I'm not a germaphobe. I really didn't want to touch anything in this hotel. The elevator buttons and door handles were dirty. I had to carry napkins with me so I wouldn't have to touch them. The carpet in the lobby and elevators looked like a ton of toddlers had had their way with a box of Ritz crackers. And, no, I didn't catch them on an off day. It looked like this for my entire three-day stay. I failed to mention the ceiling fan in my new and improved \""""clean\"""" room. The dust hanging off of it was so thick. It clearly hadn't been touched in ages. As other reviewers have mentioned, the hotel lobby also has an off-putting stench, probably due to the fountains/ponds inside? I don't know but it's unpleasant.\n\nIf the filth wasn't bad enough, on the last day of my stay I was jarred from sleep at 4 am by a blaring fire alarm. I pulled the curtain back and saw other guests milling about. Apparently, there is no intercom system to let guests know what they should do. When I saw another guest return to her room, I took the gamble that I'd burn in this cess pool and went back to bed. It was a short-lived nap. A few hours later, the alarm is blaring again! I'm deliriously tired and in the process of the pulling on a pair of jeans to exit when housekeeping opens the door. Really? The alarm is going off, it's still early in the a.m. and you're coming in the room to clean? What in the hell? What do you clean, anyway? At this point, I knew it was time to part ways. I quickly packed and made my exit. Unbelievable and unforgivable. Never again." 0
+"It's almost comical how bad this place is. It's all been said before me, but here's just some of what makes this a horrible place to stay. \n\n1) no AC. I came in January so no REAL need for it except that both rooms I had were set to 80 degrees at check in and it took forever to cool down with the warm air just circulating. \n\n2) absolutely and completely filthy. There were crumbs on the furniture and rando hairs all over the bathroom in both rooms I tried. 2nd room smelled like 20 years of smoking have been going on. \n\n3) The phones in my 2nd room didn't work very well and when I finally got to my messages it was just a sales pitch from Embassy Suites. \n\n4) elevators are unbelievably slow. Prepare to wait. \n\n5) fridge in my first room was so loud I could hear it in the bedroom with the door closed and tv on. \n\n6) stupid \""""automatic\"""" deadbolts. When I'm staying in a 3rd world hotel like this I'd really like the satisfying click of an actual deadbolt to let me know the door is secure. \n\nIn summation, this place is just awful." 0
+Kinda dumpy, and not entirely in an endearing, it's-an-almost-hundred-year-old-place kinda way. Service was ok-ish, music terrible (live music Friday nights - not a fan myself). This place gets 4 stars for the food. Burger and fries. Epic win. Burger with bacon, dried apples (??? I know, right?!) and a huge gob of blue cheese on an english muffin. Fries were awesome, too, served with a giant cuppa ketchup. Burger was slightly overdone, unsure whether there was ordering confusion or what happened (I shared the burger w/ a friend, we both agreed it was awesome despite unfortunate well-doneness). I liked my drink, I paid 15.50 for two of em which is a pretty good deal. \n\nAll-in-all, a surprisingly accessible yet highly unique place - offbeat. Seems like it needs a look at the details - a fresh coat of paint, so to speak. I'm totally coming back here when I need a place with character. I'm psyched about getting the food here again, too. 1
+I thought this place rocked.\n\nWe made dinner reservations for a Friday night for a table with a view.\nWe were in the inside portion of the mansion with a large party.\n\nThe food was great, views were great, drinks were great.\nMy favorite part was being handed a glass of sparkling wine as we entered. Yay!\n\nAfter dinner we explored the house. Then we moved to the lounge and found a very, very entertaining and maybe drunk lounge singer (think of the band at the end of the Hangover movie)\n\nI would definitely return for a fancy brunch or special night out. 1
+"It's a bad feeling when you walk away from a restaurant feeling that you've been ripped off. It can spoil the experience when you are focused on what you paid, and not on enjoying the savory feeling of the food in your mouth.\n\nMy wife and I, at the Wrigley Mansion for my birthday, couldn't believe that this place is racking up a high average review. It was unbelievably bad. The food was marginal -- so marginal that we wondered, are we in the same restaurant that these others reviewed? And the \""""deal\"""" that we went in with . . . wow, what a loser. We had a Travelzoo prepaid voucher, which was supposedly worth $120. That voucher was for an appetizer, a soup or salad, and an entree. According to them, this voucher would pay for food for two that would at its normal price be valued at $120. And they base their add-on gratuity on this inflated figure, as well as the tax.\n\nWhat did we get? The appetizer was a one or two bite item -- two one-bite crab cakes, the size of quarters, and a teacup with one escargot in the bottom of it (our choices). The bowl of soup was actually a teacup as well. The entree we both had was a salmon, a very small filet, and when one of us expressed a concern about an allergy, they took the side dish away that contained the allergen and didn't replace it with anything. Most restaurants would have a baked potato or something to substitute. \n\nWe ended up paying, after they added the gratuity in and the taxes based on the inflated retail price, nearly $120 for this dinner for two that included only two drinks, a well drink with house rum and a house cabernet. That was our \""""voucher deal\"""" price. That's absurd . . . the Salmon dinner could be had in a larger portion in any restaurant in town for $18-24. The cup of soup perhaps $5-7 and the microscopic \""""tasting\"""" of an appetizer would be a courtesy item or certainly no more than a few $$. How does this equate to what we paid?\n\nWhile the views are nice at the Wrigley Mansion and the place itself is unique, this operation is using it as an excuse to gouge. Don't visit this establishment -- seriously, like many others, you will regret it. Stay as far away as you can from Geordie's. Spend your money at innumerable restaurants with better value in other parts of Phoenix. (The night before we spent $50 at St. Francis and it was incredible)." 0
+Great location. Great views. Interesting Facility. VERY marginal food.\nWe went there for my wife's birthday as someone bought us a gift certificate. \nOur server was great. He was a great blend of courteous, professional, conversational. \nBut the food was poor at best. My wife's salad included old, rotted lettuce. The entrees were really second rate. \nWe will not be going back! 0
+FABULOSO............ The ambiance, the wine list, the cuisine, the service, the views, the romance..... WOW!!!!!!!!! Mere words cannot describe this magical wedding anniversary dinner we had..... 1
+"Now I had a very bad experience with this groomer. Now the shop owner was sweet at first but in my opinion must have become jaded over her long standing years as pet groomer because when I heard my dog cry out from the back room and asked if it was her lori's answer was \""""that falls under the category of oh well that's to bad it has to be done\"""" I couldn't believe she said that to me but I kept silent I just knew my dog wasn't one to cry like that anyhow I'm going to make a very long story short and let y'all know that the result of that was my poor baby nails being clipped on one paw way to short so short that they were bleeding however I didn't know until I got home and rinsed her off to make sure she was hair free and the powder she had stopped the bleeding with came off. I'd wondered why my pup was acting so odd and scared. I called Lori and she admitted to the accidentally cutting her nails to short and I'm not one to be an ass but why wouldn't she tell me before I took my dog home where I have a very well taken care of white antique couch? Her unprofessional attitude and smart remarks not to mention very dirty waiting area taught me not to be so quick to trust just anyone with my pooch. The least she could have done was tell me what happened before going home or was it perhaps it was the $12 tip she was afraid id take back well I'll never know because I'll never return to have my dog done there again and I say you don't either. Sorry for dragging you through the mud Lori but in your own words \""""that falls under the category of that to bad it has to be done\""""" 0
+"An initial good sign of any business is proper, friendly and enthusiastic phone answering skills. Budget delivered. Another good sign is the person pronouncing your name correctly. \""""Yes Thomas how can I help you?\""""...as oppossed to \""""Yes Tom how cany I help you?\"""" I totally don't care you called me Tom, hell, you can call me Nancy Drew for all I care, but it shows you are LISTENING! A lost skill, don't ya think? I gave Joe my request. Which was pretty unique. I needed decals applied to a tinted window on my patio. Something to spice it up. We tried ourselves and those little decals bubbled more than a flapjack on a hot griddle in Atlanta in Julyyyy! I've never been to Atlanta or referred to pancakes as flapjacks. Something I just channeled so it seems. The work, by Jeremy was excellent. The follow up by Joe and his wife, visiting my establishment was unsurpassed. And greatly appreciated. So look for the good signs in any company. Politeness. Good work. Follow through. It happened to me. It will happen to you with Budget Signs." 1
+Very unprofessional and rude. Acted like he was doing me a favor to replace a water heater. Had enough and got someone else to do the job. As a small business owner, I know if I treated my clients like this, I would have no clients. 0
+Great, as usual. Am glad the pricing has remained affordable.\n\nFor those who do not know, this is a non-profit organization, even though it is sponsored/hosted by Harkins theaters.\n\nEvery year I try to see some shorts, as well as 1 feature film. 1
+This location certainly draws a large lunch crowd. I was there with my son yesterday at about 12:30 and the place was packed. The staff seemed to be having a hard time keeping up with everything. For instance, there were about 6 plates...more than we needed. I did see some setting to the side that had leftover food residue from the last guest sitting to the side...I'm not counting those. Anyhow, behind my son and I was a group of 6, so we weren't all eating right away! I have been to this location in the past and there were no napkins at all - they used papertowels from the bathroom. You pulled off what you needed and went with it. Yikes! Where is management when you need them?\nFood quality was good. Veggies were fresh, some of the quantities pretty skimpy. I understand it was lunch time.\nIt seemed there were 2 servers only, and they were hustling. More were certainly needed.\nOverall, it's a good place to go. I do enjoy meeting a friend of mine here on an occaisional Sunday afternoon when it's much calmer...altho that's when we had the paper towels issue...but, service is friendly, food is pretty good.\nOh...and yesterday, the best soup...Chicken Enchilada Soup...if it's there the day you go...you have to get this! 0
+"\""""restaurant of distinction\"""": right off the bat, the expectations are high. when you're arrogant enough to put something like that in your title, you're awesome in my book. it's like calling myself \""""todd 'the man' o.\"""" maybe i will change my name to that to put myself in a comparable position to that of avanti.\n\nonto lunch...started off with some of their house garlic bread. if i didn't have a flight to catch right after, i probably would have eaten more, but decided to be nice and spare my fellow row mates.\n\nwent on to my main dish: linguine with white clam sauce ($16). quite possibly one of the most amazing pasta dishes i've had in a long time. the sauce had a bunch of clams, which i can always appreciate. if it wasn't a \""""restaurant of distinction,\"""" i may have started to lick the plate after my linguine was gone.\n\nconcluded the meal by sharing the homemade tiramisu ($6) with my 2 colleagues. for the price, i've had better." 1
+Wonderful place with great food. The place could use some updating but I still like it. 1
+"What era is this?\n\nThat was my first thought as I stepped into this restaurant. Mirrored ceilings, velvet upholstered chairs, cheetah print fabric -- it was like I was in the 80's or in the movie \""""Scarface.\"""" The place was pretty quiet and the atmosphere would be good for maybe a birthday or a graduation dinner. \n\nI came here with some clients for dinner (on a weeknight) while we were in Phoenix. There were 2 or 3 other tables here that night; not very busy. \n\nThe menu had a good selection of various Italian dishes: pastas, seafood, chicken, veal, pork, etc. \n\nFor starters, we all shared the Calamari (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#KrxhHm5bvPqPTmXfpO2rjA) and the Escargot De Bourhohne (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#_lPAyaWEzQ9QK92_i6trfA). The Calamari was delicious! The batter was light and crisp, and the squid was pretty tender. The Escargot was cooked in garlic butter and brandy wine, which gave it some nice flavors. It was a little chewy, but it pretty much tasted like a clam. \n\nWe all shared a bottle of the 2010 Markham Merlot (Napa Valley) -- this had a nutty, vanilla, woodsy flavor. We all ordered seafood so it paired nicely with our dishes. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#ofGN_r7-hk5EeZkx8W0h1g)\n\nFor my main dish, I went with one of the specials offered that night, the Squid Ink Ciopinno (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#RCrj3Z_O7IyIUIVA6r5bTg). This seemed more like a pasta rather than a ciopinno in my opinion. What I love the most about ciopinno is that savory, rich, seafood broth. This one didn't have any broth, it was more like a tomato sauce. Although this dish did include a generous amount of seafood (mussels, shrimp, scallop), it didn't taste very fresh and had a rubbery texture. \n\nA few people at my table ordered the Dover Sole special that was available that night (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#9eQoEjUq1Ayiw6iKw4H5dg_. This fish was fried whole, and then your server removes the fillet from the head/tail right before he served you. Someone else ordered the Dover Sole dish that was available on the dinner menu (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#RFHGeb_vykwNYJeIQv_fDA). She did not seem to enjoy this very much. I had a taste of it and it had a murky/mushy taste and texture to it. The sauce was very buttery-- I prefer the fried Dover over this one.\n\nDessert was okayyy. I ordered the Spumoni (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#RlDB83kUQaeOOU-6EItG8A). It looks like a vanilla turd, lol. The texture of the ice cream tasted like those ice cream cups you'd get in elementary school-- icee, not creamy, and dirzzled with some Hershey's chocolate syrup.. what a disappointment. The sorbet was a lot better than the Spumoni and was a refreshing palate cleanser (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#3go2OFhMl_zK2GETMSYJjg). The Tiramisu (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#pOWH0I8A7J4-UFByf4FR_A) was average.. not great and not bad. \n\nIn my opinion, the prices here are super steep, especially for most of the dishes we orderded. Service-wise, we were welcomed upon entrance and our server was very attentive... but only in the beginning of the meal. It took us forever to get our check." 0
+"I had written my original review after the first time I went here. Since then, I have probably been about 20 more times. This place is totally a 5 star, bombastic breakfast diner. The waitress is amazingly quick and on top of things. I really appreciate that attentiveness in the morning. The kitchen kicks out food just as quickly and it sure is good. I've tried the sausage and eggs (which is a giant polish sausage that has been grilled) and \""""The Bus\"""" (which is a huge piece of ham). The food is always great and the bill is always under $20 for both of us. This is our fallback for breakfast now. No more Denny's or IHOP - ALWAYS JERRY'S. We even went Christmas morning while waiting for the family to wake up. This place is top notch." 1
+Can you say SYSCO?\n\nAlmost nothing served at this restaurant is made in house. If I want plastic wrapped pre-fab food, I can buy it at Costco.\n\nThe only thing made in house the night we visited was the Meatloaf. It was mediocre.\nWe won't return unless my wife gets a high powered hankering for chocolate cake. 0
+This is a great place to go in the morning or late at night after partying. I will forever enjoy going to this place because it reminds me of truck stop food while traveling. The hungry traveller will always fill you up with bottomless pancakes but the country fried steak is also something I always get. It gets 4 stars because sometimes they are understaffed and takes a bit to get service. But when I go, I'm usually not in a hurry anyways. The staff is always friendly day or night. Even a simple side salad is fresh and deserving of props. The awesome thing is the fresh desserts and pie will satisfy any drunk or Sunday camper. If you're tired of the usual IHOP or hole in the wall breakfast place, enjoy the old school diner atmosphere that th\nis place has to offer. 1
+"My wife took me to Steamers for my birthday this summer. We were both let down that we weren't going to be able to take our annual vacation to Maine to see her Dad and eat lots of yummy fresh seafood. We love lobster bisque, lobster rolls, baked stuffed lobster, and just about lobster anything. Oh yeah, and baked stuffed shrimp too.\n\nSo this was supposed to be our \""""mini-getaway\"""" since we were homebound for the summer. We were both a little let down to be honest. She chose Steamers because their online menu said they had lobster bisque. Well, we got to the restaurant and they didn't have lobster bisque. I had the special, swordfish au poivre, and it was good, but very rich, and wasn't feeling very well a few hours later. The wine list wasn't as extensive and one would expect for a nice seafood restaurant in Phoenix. I have to say that in general, the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special, but it was very expensive. We agreed that next time we wanted a good bowl of bisque we'd go next door to the Capital Grille" 0
+The closest touristy, Arizona-esque candy shop to me here in Central Phoenix.\n\nCactus Candy Co is located in a small building room, stocked with: hot sauces, jellies, marmalades, cactus gummies, prickly pear taffy and shirts. Upon entering I was greeted and was given some advice on the popular items people typically purchase. It was helpful, good amount of candies and jellies but definitely limited. Two thumbs up for having a discount with paying with cash + being a student. With the discount it ended up not being too expensive either. \n\nI got a few boxes of prickly pear candies, taffy and jelly for my friends and family back home. Crossing my fingers they'll enjoy the distinct taste of prickly pear from the good ol' Valley of the Sun! 1
+These guys are always fair, have the best work ethic and never have a problem explaining everything in detail. They use the old-school weights, analog solution to an analog problem. No computers, and its dead on every time. 1
+After all the good reviews I have to say I was disappointed. Anything fried was overdone, and the chicken and veggie dish was overpriced and bland. The customer service was great, but the food was expensive and sub-par. 0
+Not really that impressed with this place. I ordered a large pizza and some cherry chipotle BBQ wings.\n\nThe wings were disappointing - the sauce, which I was hoping would at least be interesting, was pretty bland, and the meat didn't have much flavor.\n\nThey forgot to cut the pizza, which was kind of annoying. I tried a few toppings, half sausage and roasted red peppers, and half ham and olives. The sausage was pretty much just sliced hot dogs, and the rest of the toppings were not noteworthy. The rest of the pizza was equally not noteworthy.\n\nOverall, just overpriced and not that great. 0
+I've always loved Williams-Sonoma! It is more than a kitchen store; it is an experience! A great place to buy presents!\n\nYes, you can just go in there and buy whatever you need for your gourmet kitchen, or a unique gift for your best friend or your mother. But WS staff is there for more than just to sell you high end kitchen delights. They will teach you how to use your new purchases and the many options that are available that you had no idea you wanted or even needed.\n\nThe staff is well-trained, not your usual retail sales clerks, but men and women who know their inventory and how it can make a difference in your cooking life and they aren't afraid to tell you.\n\nThe WS staff at the Biltmore are on the top end of the sales scale. They are there to teach you what they have in the store, what you might need to fulfill your every kitchen desire and what you cannot live without. Yep, I challenge you to get out of there without buying at least one thing, or learning how to cook something you didn't even know you wanted. Williams-Sonoma is a playground for cooks of all levels. And, if you are like me and not a chef . . .it is a great place to buy wedding and Holiday presents. 1
+Reasonably priced tailor shop when you need alterations done quickly. Apparently, they can also make custom suits, but my experiences have been with having pants hemmed, waistbands taken both in and out, and having jacket sleeves lengthened.\n\nGenerally, your work will be done in a week or less. There are a number of people working here, so you get whoever is free but I've been happy with everyone I've had. \n\nOne thing I somewhat dislike is that even thought they do have changing rooms, they will often do simple alterations without having you try on the item. Luckily, the estimates have, so far, been right on the money.\n\nOh, and its cash only, so hit an ATM before you go. 1
+02.05.10-02.08.10\n\nWe paid $150 + $5/day parking for our entire stay. After reading the other Yelp reviews, I was really afraid of getting jumped (or worse). But low expectations sometimes are good.\n\nWe checked in Friday night; they had no problem switching our king sized bed to a double bed suite. The suite has a mini fridge and a microwave. Definitely necessary after long nights of partying. We are two doors down from the gym. There are two flat screens. Definitely better than expected.\n\nFree made-to-order breakfast every morning. Weekdays until 9:30, weekends until 10:00. French toast, omelets, hash browns, etc. It's pretty awesome if you can actually wake up for it. The chefs actually come over to the tables to check up on how you're doing. \n\nThe pool/hot tub is open from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. Also amazing after a long day of hiking, or shopping, whatever floats your boat.\n\nRecommend! 1
+ewww. didn't like this place. the neighborhood was iffy and i was scared to leave the hotel after dark. the room was dated but clean. won't be back. 0
+I had bought an alarm system from somewhere else and came to these guys to get it installed. Not only were they polite, but they were very fast! Everything is working great and have yet to have a problem. I would definitely go back again, and yes, I found these guys due to the reviews already yelp. 1
+I don't live in Phoenix, but I was planning a surprise baby shower IN Phoenix, so I turned to Yelp to find the best-tasting cakes in the area. Barb had the highest reviews, so I placed an order for a custom cake. Total cost was about $70 (which I was to pay when I picked up). We ordered a 1/2 sheet cake (chocolate) with strawberry filling and butter cream frosting. We had this special detail (a baby blanket) on top which cost an extra $20, but judging by the picture would be well worth it because it looked so cute.\n\nWhen I went to pick it up, I asked for a red velvet cupcake because I had read they had the best red velvet cupcakes anywhere. \n\nThe only reason I'm rating 4 stars instead of 5 is because of that cupcake -- it wasn't fresh or moist. The icing was delicious, but I didn't love the cupcake. \n\nBut the cake for the shower -- O. M. G. People were going absolutely nuts over this cake. It was hands-down, the BEST cake I've ever eaten at ANY kind of party or celebration, EVER. Moist, fresh, tasty, gorgeous, delicious. Five stars for that cake, for sure. \n\nSo I would definitely custom-order a fresh cake and not pick a cupcake out of the case. :-) The people there were all VERY helpful and friendly - the guy even carried the cake out to my car. 1
+"OH MAN!! I am seriously addicted to their Pink Champaigne Petit Fours (TO DIE FOR!!!), and their frosted sugar cookies are a big hit around the office! I haven't gotten anything here that hasn't been fantastic! One of the best tiramasus I've had in a long time, and their cupcakes rival Sprinkles all day long!\n\nAlong with the delicious treats and beverages comes generally GREAT customer service, the gentlemen that work in the afternoon are super friendly and helpful! I did, unfortunately, have one bad experience with the woman they have working there Mon, Tues, Wed. mornings, she was not pleasent or welcoming in any sort of way, and honestly made me feel like I was rather inconveniencing her by being there. I was SO shocked by the whole experience since I've been going in pretty regularly for a couple months now and had never had anything negative to say, until then. I remember thinking, \""""Geez, I sure hope that's NOT Barb, and if it is, perhaps she's best suited for strictly baking...in the back...as far away from customers as possible!\"""" LOL\n\nSo, I do definitely recommend Barb's for cake and cookie lovers alike, you will DEFINITELY score big points with friends, family and co-workers!! Although, I would encourage all my sweet toothed brethren out there to not go Mon, Tues, Wed. mornings, so as to avoid the cracken, she's just awful! Bon Apetit!!" 1
+"It was faster than a Filibertos. Which means, their stuff is probably all frozen and just deep-fried before serving. \n\nI've been here for lunch a couple times and its OK at best. I mean, cheap, fast, Mexican food and its close by. Chips and salsa are okay. I usually order off their lunch menu and went with a lunch-sized chimi. \n\nOur food came out so fast. I think it took us 20 minutes to have lunch since the food came out so quick. I cut open my chimi and noticed a lot more \""""juice\"""" in it than normal and when forked some of the shredded beef out of the chimi to have a taste, it was kind of gamey. \n\nI've had better experiences here but today's lunch made me gag and I never do that! =)" 0
+Not sure what all the hype is about for this place.....Very average.... The food seemed similar to Del Taco, but on a real plate. The Fajitas was a joke....This place looks run down & old, which scares me a little bit to eat here. Canyon Cafe/Sam's Mexican Cafe at Arizona Center downtown....NOW we're talkin'! ...Waaaaay better! 0
+WORST FOOD EVER. Don't waste a cent at this place. Staff was good and chips and salsa weren't bad but the entree was terrible. First you couldn't even tell what you were eating. Second the price was way to high for the quality of food. Third the food made me and my girlfriend sick all night and the next morning. Also you can eat at much better mexican food places for the same price. Blanco at the Biltmore for example. 0
+The Dogg says. Muy bien Manuel's. It's the Sonoran style type of comida Mexicano that is prevalent in AZ. My taco was full of shredded beef and had good flavor. It was also stuffed full of lettuce tomato onions and cheese. My tostada was very crispy the beans tasted homemade and was one of the best tostadas I've ever had. Manuel's has one of the most tastiest salsas in the state. You can actually get full eating just chips and salsa with a beer and use your dinner as a partial appetizer and lunch for the next day. I miss the 32nd St. and Indian school location! But this one on 28th street has also been very good. Great service. Good food for the money. Get your taste buds over there and check out a great standard Mexican food restaurant!!! 1
+"Horrible service. I bought a $400 belt for a buddy of mine for his birthday and he went the next day to get a bigger size, never wore it or even really touched it. They told him they couldn't exchange it because it seemed a bit bent like if it was worn.\n\nMoreover, the customer \""""service\"""" salesperson brought the belt into the back room and came back with an obvious new hole in the belt. She said that we did it, even though they gift wrap the box and we didn't even touch it after buying it and it was brought back the same day!\n\nDespicable store. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. Blatant fraudsters won't even give you any service. I will not let this go lightly." 0
+Hey Gabi M. wish we could agree. On our recent visit there, it became such a comedy of errors that they actually comp'd the entire meal.\n\nA+ for design and architecture, nobody appreciates a fine terrazzo in the bathroom like we do, but D+ for food and service. \n\nHaving said that, it is Hillstone (Houston's) and the one thing they are best known for is their impeccable consistency. \n\nWe are more than confident that they will pull it together in short order and continue to succeed in their real business -- printing money. 0
+"This just in: Houstons is on steroids! Yup, it's true. \n\nIf you're familiar with Houston's you're familiar with Hillstone. But, Hillstone is better in my opinion. Why? \n\n-Wonderful outside \""""first come first served\"""" patio seating with fireplaces \n-Indoor/Outdoor space for the bar area \n-A sushi bar (and shockingly really good sushi. We had the mango salmon roll - delicious). \n-No need to worry about Valet... lots of parking. \n-Great service.\n\nWhat hasn't changed is the menu and the crowd. Still your 40+ real estate suits - or should I say jeans + a blazer - and all the cougary women that come along with these men... Not knocking it, simply the truth.\n\nOverall, a great place for a good American meal, people watching or to take your parents. This isn't a place you'll be racing to take your friends who just came into town... it's a chain restaurant. There are way too many locally owned gems in the Valley to spend too much time here." 1
+"We had dinner at Hillstone a couple nights ago. The food was, for the most part, pretty good. However, the service was below average. They really need to work on training their servers better or they will lose a lot of potential repeat business. We showed up at 7:30 and our reservation was for 8pm. We seated ourselves on the outdoor patio (which was very nice as far as scenery/ambience). It was awhile before a server came over to take our drink orders; we saw her go by/near tables next to us twice before she finally came over. She made us feel rushed from the get-go; as if she was in a hurry -- it was a little strange for the relaxed atmosphere and mode we were in. She brought us our drinks - never offered water - and when she didn't come back for awhile, my husband got up to get me water from the bar. She soon brought a check over and we at that point said we'd like to order an appetizer. Again, she seemed a little \""""put out\"""" by us, but took the order. When we were halfway through our spinach dip, at about 7:50, a hostess came over and moved us indoors to our table that was \""""ready.\"""". It would have been much nicer to finish the appetizer where we were, and then have us move inside, rather than transporting everything. Kind of strange. There were also several tables inside - it wasn't packed with a line of people waiting or anything.\n\nOnce inside, our next server (this seemed like #3 already, of what would be about 6 total servers throughout our evening) came by and was sort of awkward - saw we had half eaten spinach dip and said \""""looks like your all set, I'll let you enjoy that,\"""" without asking if there was anything else we needed at that time...again, no offer of WATER! I asked for ice water, and she then looked to my husband...\""""Did you want some, too?\""""...OF COURSE. Isn't that just a matter of course here in Phoenix, early September? We were asked within a couple of minutes if we were ready to order and we hadn't even picked up the menus yet...we were talking, eating spinach dip, having drinks...again, very much a RUSHED feeling.\nWe ordered ribs which come with \""""hand cut potato fries and coleslaw.\"""" I said I would prefer a baked potato instead of hand cut fries. The server's EXACT response: \""""Okay.\"""" Pause... \""""But then you won't get the coleslaw either. The baked potato counts as two sides.\"""" Um, okay...I suddenly felt like I was ordering at a fast food restaurant. Blown away. I said nothing; I really didn't care about having coleslaw anyways. My husband next ordered, also with a baked potato replacing the fries, but he said \""""And I'd like to have my coleslaw please.\"""" Server response: \""""Okay, it will be $4.00 for the coleslaw.\"""" Again, wow. Where am I? Certainly not an upscale restaurant...can we supersize here??!\n\nOur ribs were good; we were enjoying the food (again, for the most part...good, not great). What happened next however, was that no less than 3 random servers came by in about a 12 minute period, none of whom were our original server, asking if we were done and if they could take our plates. We were so far from done - I had about 75% of my meal still on my plate and my husband, while he was almost done with his ribs, was still working on the baked potato and the $4.00 *supposed to be included with meal* coleslaw. It was so incredibly annoying; they kept interrupting our conversation and what was trying to be a relaxing, enjoyable evening out. We finally gave in and said we were done (server number 6 asking)...who were these people? Why isn't one server and one busser assigned to each table? That way the same question wouldn't be asked 6 times...they've got to work on this.\n\nYet a different server came to see if we wanted anything else; my husband had to ASK for a dessert menu (it was not offered), and when he asked, server #7 (?) pretty much ignored the question and said \""""Let me tell you...\"""" and started rambling off I think four different desserts. This would be fine, I suppose (even though I really prefer to read it from a menu and make my decision...a little more time, less pressure..) but we couldn't understand what she was saying was on top of the hot fudge sundae. The place is a little loud...my husband asked her to repeat it, we both still missed it...I asked again...\""""What's on top of the sundae?\"""" And again, we both missed it. Could not understand..whatever, this is why I'd like a dessert menu to READ. I finally said, \""""We'll have the key lime pie,\"""" because we both still had no clue what might come on top of that sundae if we ordered it!\n\nThe key lime pie was disappointing. We shared a piece and between the two of us we did not even finish half of it. The crust had cinnamon in it, which tasted so wrong with key lime pie. The kind of crust you would use for a pumpkin pie. \n\nAll in all, not rushing back to Hillstone anytime soon. They have got to work on the wait staff. Too many people involved in our meal throughout the night and obviously not in a good way." 0
+Went to meet my mom for lunch last Friday with my little guy. Instead of being greeted by the host staff, Carol walked up to me and announced that my stroller won't fit in the restaurant and that she would have to take it in the back. What? Ok... This Britax B-Ready apparently warranted a scolding. Carol was so incredibly rude and my stroller would have easily fit at a table- minus a chair. What exactly is their procedure for wheelchairs or other special needs devices? Do they simply not fit or are they not pleasing enough to the eye to accommodate? They might want to come up with a better story and take a more discerning eye to the host staff. I've always had such great experiences here in the past; what a disappointment. We'll be over at Chelsea's. They're cool with my wheels. 0
+The New York strip is the best steak in Phoenix, AZ. The loaded baked potato is magical in it's saltiness and smooth buttery-sour cream richness. The service is prompt and professional. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful building. The draft beer is a perfect temperature. The apple walnut cobbler is a force onto itself. 1
+"Only the Biltmore Apple Store can make the typical shopper (me) feel like a total douche just by walking inside of it to be exposed to the cultish behaviors of Apple fanboys and girls. This must be, like, the Ganges of Apple secularism. One might introspect, \""""Is this me?\""""\n\nNo. Its okay. You certainly aren't one of the tools extolling Steve Jobs father's testicles for blessing the planet with the Divinity who created the most streamlined electronic products ever exalted on God's green Ge. But look around, and this is what you will see at this particular locus.\n\nInteracting with the sales associates, these coal-shirted devotees, is what I imagine Muhammad faced when he met his 72 virgins in heaven. These virgins, however, are massively haughty and generally useless. \n\nIn order for one of them to grace your presence and acknowledge your need for assistance, one must either 1) act like you're walking out of their store with one of their pretentious product under your shirt, or 2) make an appointment with their \""""Genius Bar\"""".\n\nF me running. What a crappy state of affairs customer service is at this place. \n\nLet me get this straight, I cannot get anyone to help sell me overpriced, buggy Apple products unless I had the foresight to book their arses a week before? Moreover, should the frequently occurring Apple jinx strike my iPod, its gonna take an appointment to tell me that you cannot fix it because you are not, IN FACT, a genius, but a $10 an hour fandork of Apple products and you wanted the 5% employee discount?\n\nThe 2 times that I've had problems with my iPod (i know, what a shocker!), they've just suggested that I reformat, thus erasing all of my files and losing playlists, et al. Thanks genius. Thanks for keeping up the good fight vs Microsoft, dweeb.\n\nAnd thanks for allowing me to check out -- not at the cashwrap, but right here, where we stand -- amongst the packed section of iPhones, where people are dorking out to these things. I appreciate the dapper service, even though I'm plopping down the loot for two 'pods (which will inevitably be returned for two new ones in a few short months after I stump the geniuses over at the bar). \n\nNow, I'm just blue-skying here, but how about you treat me like an actual human customer instead of an ATM machine, given that I've purchased 6 or so Apple products within the past 4 years? \n\nI hate that Apple has been crushing the portable music market for several years now because their outposts for customer service are absolutely abysmal." 0
+I understand when a store is busy, every patron cannot get the attention they may need. However, I had questions about transferring my old MacBook Pro to an external hard drive so that when I purchased a new laptop, (which would've been today) I could have access to all of my old documents. I had an issue with my Apple ID, so I was unable to make a Genius Bar appointment. I stopped by anyway to see if I could get some quick advice from one of the 12 kids doing nothing but standing around in blue shirts. I was promptly told there was no appointments and maybe I should drive to another store. No inquiry about my questions, no offer of any service at all. I was simply sent away, brushed off, told to go elsewhere. Ok, I mean I'll find another store that wants my business. I'm sure the 15 other people wandering around aimlessly touching every device in the store were about to make major purchases too.... 0
+"Incredibly busy and crowded, but a great store still. \n\nSo I began my relationship with this Apple store location in 2007 when I bought a MacBook. They have serviced it accordingly, giving me several keyboards (when they were proven to be faulty), helping me on upgrades (including sending me elsewhere to save money), and showing me other products, like the iPhone and iPad, which I would eventually buy. \n\nThe Genius Bar is a good place to get help. I've been here several times and each time they were pretty quick and usually inexpensive. A couple of times they took longer but overall I am happy with the results. I've spent some money at this store for sure. Fixing issues with my computer, buying new devices, and getting accessories have all been things I've done at this Apple store. \n\nMy only true gripe about this location is the fact that sometimes MANY people are shopping at the same time for devices and waiting for someone in a blue shirt to \""""open up\"""" availability can be stressful and time consuming. On several occasions I've waited and waited only to be told that everyone is busy and they'll \""""get to me when they can\"""". \n\nDespite the long waits for service and for help with new devices (sometimes), I would still rate this location pretty well overall. The parking structure is covered and there is usually decent parking to be had, the employees are friendly and knowledgable, and turnaround time for service is pretty quick. Overall, I'm happy with Apple and their store on Camelback in the Biltmore." 1
+This is by far the worst Apple Store I have ever been too. The customer service is AWFUL, I have never dealt with such unprofessional people. After being told my computer was broken, I waited 45 minutes even though I told them the exact computer I wanted to buy. I was willing to pay $2,000 upfront to get the computer I needed. When it came time to purchase it, I let them know I needed it ASAP since I had to make it to class. At this point, they told me it would be ANOTHER 30 minutes for me to even get the computer!!!! Not to mention, I dealt with a total witch while trying to explain I had been at the store already for 45 minutes waiting to get this computer. I will probably never return to this store, as I don't appreciate having eyes rolled at me and employees tell me I'm being unreasonable. 0
+Not enough personnel to support the customer. Appointments don't mean nothing here. Still got seen late and I have a guy looking at my comp and another comp at the same time. Personnel hygiene is non existent for the Apple employees. 0
+This place is aweful! I got my brakes done and just 4 months later they were toast. Called to have them fix and they refuse. They took my 400 and now won't honor fixing their crappy job.\nMy advice- avoid this place at all costs. 0
+Hands down one of the best in Phoenix. Great food and wine. Service is usually flawless. There is nothing not to like so bring out of towners or someone you care about and they will love you for it! 1
+I'm stuffed! No please, no more food! Wait, it's free? You just want to give me extra food because you feel like it? Alright, I guess I could sacrifice and eat this delicious chocolate cake and free cookies you put in my valeted car!\nI swear that is how it is every time I dine at Vincent's. They love providing extra treats which is why this place exceeds five stars. The food alone is divine! I love every item on their menu! The souffles are to die for as well. But they always seem to go above and beyond every meal. If only every restaurant had the same level of customer service! 1
+"Meh, is right. I've been wanting to try Vincent's since I moved to the area over a year ago. I bought a groupon that I've been holding onto for way to long and decided that this was a weekend to go. Honestly can say that I could have done without. \n\nOur first impression upon walking in was old and stuffy. I get that your a French restaurant, but no need to decorate like we're still in the 80's. Liquor bottles as a display? Doesn't look good. It should have felt like an upscale restaurant, but it didn't.\n\nI liked that their menu is constantly changing. Some of their menu options were actually pretty surprising. My husband and I probably went with the least interesting choices. I started with the lobster bisque ($8). For our main courses it was lobster with basil linguine for me and beef tenderloin for him. The lobster was just ok, the basil pasta was overcooked. Mike's beef tenderloin was pretty good, but not worth the $34 price tag. And none of the main entrees were under $32. I get that you're a \""""fancy\"""" restaurant, but those prices are way too high. I have no problem spending $30 on an entree, but it better wow me. We'll just say Vincent's left something to be desired." 0
+Sonic is great. Great beverages and treats. This particular location is good. I have never had any issues with them. 1
+This place is outstanding! Great deal for french country bistro food. Very reasonable pricing, $20 for 3 course menu or order a la carte even cheaper.\n\nI am the youngest person in there by about 40 years every time I go but I don't care, I don't know anywhere else in the valley that has the same combo of charm, service, food quality, and cheap prices as this place. \nIs the food culinary magic? NO, but who would expect it to be at $20 for 3 courses? Are portions huge? NO, but you can't even get out of cheesecake factory at that price (not that I'd want 3 courses at cheesecake, but you get the idea...).\n\nUnfortunately word is getting out and it is getting more and more crowded every time I go!! Great part is they will sometimes allow overflow to sit in one of the actual Vincent's dining rooms which instantly expands seating! 1
+Had a lovely brunch here. \nLovely omelet with ham and Gruyere cheese. 1
+Last night we invited two couples from out of town to meet at Vincents Bistro. We made reservations for the evening. We enjoyed our dinner and wine, ordered souffle for dessert. Just as I was sipping my first cup of coffee, a server came to our table and told us we had five minutes to finish as people were waiting for our table. \n\nHow embarrassing, after telling everyone that this was one of my favorite restaurants. We spent hundreds of dollars on dinner and wine. Our meal was very good, but I don't think my friends will go back. 0
+Just stopped in here for the first time. New coffee lady, Sherry, was super friendly and made a delicious dirty pumpkin chai. Great for fall! My friend got a caramel mocha latte. It was also really good and decently priced-only $3.25! 1
+Best. Doc's Office. EVER. \n\nMy primary care doc is Dr. Mansfield and she is AMAZING.... as is her assistant. I don't know what I'd do without them. I've also been to other docs if I'm really sick and can't get in to see her, and they've all been great. The front desk staff is very friendly and quick with processing people through. You never have to wait long with an appointment and they have a streamlined process to get people through to a doc quick, but not so quick that you feel like you're just a number. They listen to what you have to say and don't just give you meds for the sake of giving you meds.... which I LOVE! These guys rock!! 1
+I have been a patient of MVFP for over 10 years. I have a great Dr. (Roseann Collins). And I find them to be organized and efficient. Nothing but good experience with them.\nRichard 1
+the carpet is torn, dirty and smell up on the 2nd floor\neven tho they vac it every day, its old and needs replaced\nas a member there about 4 yrs now, its now a health issue\nfor I sure would not wish to do any type of floor training on it 0
+"We were on a mission to find insulation that was not cellulose or fiberglass. We found a company online that sells polyester so headed here to find out if they could order it for us. Turns out they could and we ordered enough for our attic and were happy they could help us. However, when it came in, it was not as much as we ordered and the contractor we worked with at the pro desk was \""""no longer with the company\"""" (although I swear he answered the phone once or twice when I called our new contact Denise, who was lovely). The insulation also came in and was the 24\"""" not the 16\"""" we ordered, making so much extra work for us when laying down 1700 square feet of it. They refunded us the amount from the bags we didn't get, because they tried to get them but after the company said that aren't making it anymore (something about \""""demand\"""" even though we had just ordered 32 bags!). I was impressed with Denise, and the man who helped us load all of our insulation in the truck, but was not impressed with Mac who did not order us enough and did not get us the right size." 0
+Customer service here leaves a lot to be desired. Although they will help, it usually done with minimal personality and little to no professionalism. 0
+Ice House Tavern is a dive bar with character.\n\nBehind the bar is a large plexiglass wall with the Arcadia ice rink on the other side. The coolness of this is that you can sit at the bar and watch hockey or ice-skating while you drink. When we first arrived, there was a hockey game in mid-swing. There were multiple occurrences of goal shots gone wide, with a final destination of smacking against the back of the plexiglass bar wall near us. I found this to be highly entertaining, but it could definitely cause some people to get startled, so you might not want to sit directly at the bar if there is a hockey game on-going and you are easily spooked.\n\nThey've got darts, video games, plenty of seating and a good bottled beer selection. I wish they had a good micro-brew on tap, but alas, I settled for the bottle route. Thankfully, they've got some awesome bottled beers, like the 22 oz Arrogant Bastard Ale from Stone Brewery and Kiltlifter from Four Peaks.\n\nCool (literally) & unique dive bar. Check it out and then test your luck out on the ice.\n\nP.S. The place can be a bit difficult to find if you don't know where it is. Drive to the left of Wal-mart and into the back alley area, passing Arcadia Ice Rink & then make a left. You'll see banners at the top of the end of the first building. That's the spot. Enter on the side. 1
+I'm not a vegetarian, but who can honestly resist any manner of hash slung by a CULT? A cult right around the corner!!! You dont even have to travel to California. I came in with a good attitude, ready to acknowledge ( if not worship outright) all appropriate deities - but left a bewildered non believer. \n\nWe endured baffling service, and it pains me to say it, because there was not a hint of rudeness. Just communication obstacles that I suspect involved more than language. To make a long story short, we had no idea what we ordered, despite numerous attempts to probe our waitress for such rudimentary information. It was comic, really, until the food arrived. \n\nMy mother's Vietnamese entree was more a Greek tragedy of inedibly chewy mock chicken (she had asked several times for something easy to chew). Mine was better, but I've forgotten what it was. The Seventh Heaven Salad was ok (more like third or fourth heaven) and we both liked the cup of complimentary chicken soup. That was a nice touch, and something we could all understand. \n\nIt took several minutes to communicate that we wanted a knife. I ordered Thai iced tea, which unbeknownst to me was 'code' for ice water. It's hard to get too mad though. Despite the confusion, it's about the cheapest sit down restaurant around. People seemed nice, in an interplanetary way. We had what amounted to a disappointing pot luck, and the service was extraordinarily weird. \n\nBon appetit !! 0
+= = = = = = THIS REVIEW IS FOR PETER PIPER'S WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET! = = = = = =\n\nThis is a huge place, very inexpensive, & offers a buffet lunch of three kinds of salad, several pizza choices, & bread sticks. Both the salads & the pizza were blah, & there was no other pasta, soup, potato salad, cottage cheese, or anything else like that to nibble on. With rather loud music was playing, I couldn't enjoy reading the paper while I ate, so I bit down a few slices & left.\n\nCi Ci's next door is a better choice. 0
+Walked in on Saturday and walked out. 0
+"My girlfriend moved in here 1 year ago. Within the first week, the a/c was leaking. Several repair request were made throughout the year. It was fixed but only for a few days. This has been a reocurring problem.We called yet Again on Thur. About the leak. They came out tix fix it. It did not leak for the rest of Thur. However, by Friday morning it was leaking again. She called to have it repaired. They said it would be taken care of. Another conversation was had that afternoon. They stated that a part had to be ordered and would be repaired by Tues. We returned home from our weekend away Sun. afternoon to an apartment with no a/c. Remember that this is one of the hottest months of the year in Phoenix being 107\u00b0 outside. Who knows what the temp was inside? Another call was made. It was so unbearable to be in there. No cooking, sleeping or any other things were able to be done. Monday comes. Anther call was made. The manager said \""""you were not told about the portable \na/c unit we have available.?\"""" Nope! They had it in there that afternoon. It barley cooled the bedroom which we were confined to. I get there while my girlfriend is still at work about 5pm. Still no a/c! She called again. They said\""""It was repaired\"""". There was no notice or any sign of anyone being there and the portable unit still in the room. Within 5 minutes they came and turned the breaker on. On Friday the repair man told us that we need to leave it off so no more damage to the unit is caused. We listened to him. They could have left a repair notice and or turned the breaker and thet unit back on." 0
+Overpriced Hawaiian food 0
+"Me 10 years ago: Panda Express, mmm good, and they give you lots!\n\nMe today: Panda Express is crap. It's got to be the most average, bland, over-Americanized \""""Asian\"""" food around.\n\nI challenge you to find more average/below average food chain anywhere in the state." 0
+Five stars due to this being the best Panda Express I've ever visited. The girl behind the counter was polite to the person in front of me OFFERING samples to them. When I stepped up she was super polite to me and offered me samples as well, and thanks to the sample I ended up getting the honey sesame seed chicken. Absolutely delicious. I asked for both noodles and rice and I expected the usual half-assed scoops of both but this girl hooked it up big time on everything! Despite all these bad reviews I will definitely be a repeat customer! 1
+I wish I could say that my complaints are isolated to this single store. They are not.\n\nThe food is cheaply done for a not so cheep price. One dish tends to taste like five others that they have. Like its the same sauce, just with different meats and sometimes vegetables. \nIt feels like the place belongs in the food court of a mall. Not near a Goodwell. I suppose its location can tell you something about the quality of food one is going to get.\n\nThe employee always look over work and seem to not enjoy being there. It makes it feel like I have slave labor preparing my food. Which is a little disconcerting. \n\nThe bathrooms are not to bad, but at timea are filthy. At least the food and dining area look clean most if the time.\n\nI can't recommend this place as I avoid eating here myself. 0
+I love this place!!! Better than the other huge franchise in the valley. The cashier is so sweet and the food is always great. I hesitated going for awhile, because from the street it's not that impressive and if you're from here you know that getting good food here is a crap shoot. But I was running late one day so gave it a shot. The carne asada burrito is so good and the rolled taco supreme is just beyond words. Tricky to eat, but amazing. Wasn't crazy about their milk cake though, it was soggy, like it had been frozen and defrosted 1
+I was lucky enough to get two tickets to the opening night of Giselle. What a beautiful performance. The scenery was beautiful, the dancers were great, the story was easy to follow for those of us who don't have training, overall it was amazing. This production made me want to go to the ballet again and again! Very professional and very entertaining. 1
+We have driven by this place for years and have never stopped in...boy, were we missing out! We picked out several items for a picnic and had a great feast - salami, bierwurst, swiss cheese, pretzel sticks, sparkling water and Haribo gummies. The staff is so pleasant and helpful and the prices are very reasonable, but make sure you remember your cash...no credit cards accepted!\n\nI'll definitely be back for rouladen, potato dumplings, mustard, red cabbage and other tasty treats! 1
+Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!! Finally, a massage place that gives great massages with a great experience. I've been there twice now and both times, my massage was perfect. \n\nIt's located in a converted house on the south side of Indian School Rd., nice decorations and the people are all very friendly. The massages are moderately priced so if you're looking for the deal of the century, go somewhere else, you get what you pay for here. I've tried some of those deal places and the massages weren't great. Here, GREAT massage at a great price. I highly recommend. 1
+I have never been so disappointed in an oil change! First they took my car and told me they would contact me when it was ready so I was free to do some shopping in Costco next door. They never called. I walked back over to pick up my car to find they never touched it and refused to work on it. They said they heard a noise in the engine and would not tell me what it was. (I had it checked out at different place). Sears told me my engine could blow up at any moment. All that was wrong was the O2 sensor was broken (nothing to cause and engine to blow up). These guys were just lazy and did not want to do any work. They chose to scare me instead. I will never go back to a Sears Auto Center for anything. 0
+I enjoy coming to this location because it is never super busy and the customer service is great. The staff is very friendly and the food is terrific \nSince the temperatures are semi-dropping, I do like that they have an outdoor patio because it's great to enjoy the evening weather...\nThe bathrooms are always clean 1
+We go here all the time and I love the food I have tasted everything on the menu it's one of my favorite places!!! 1
+This location is not as stellar as others. They usually have a bit of a wait and the regular employees do not seem thrilled to be there. The food is fine but the customer service alone makes it a chore to stop by. 0
+The staff here is great very friendly and always greeted with a hi & smile! I get my brows done by Jessica she is the master of brows! The salon is clean and professional,Wait time is good not too long.They carry a variety of hair products from Paul Mitchell,Redken,Matrix,TIGI,etc. Go In and see them for a great hair cut,color and waxing!!!! 1
+Came in with my son and nephew. Asked if I could add Chicken to a salad and first I was told no, and then I was told that I could but it would be an additional 5.99 if I wanted chicken. I have no problem paying extra for an addition however 5.99 is quite excessive. Well I orders a medium cheese pizza for the boys and I will eat when I get home. The customer service here was terrible. It is no wonder the place was empty. We will not be back and I will spread the word about what a great experience we had. 0
+After moving back to the area from Cali I needed somewhere to get my acrylics done. I usually like to get some kind of design or unique tips. After walking in I saw some tips I liked so I decided to try out this place. The first visit was bad the nail tech would not listen to the length of nails I was requesting and did a terrible job at shaping them. I always give people more than one chance so I went back and this time I got a pedicure first then the nail tech left the salon and I sat near the dryer for 45 min before approaching the manager about the length of time I had been waiting for a fill. He replied unapologetically that the tech had to leave to pick up her son from school... I sat another 15 min before I was seen by someone else. They also did a poor job. I will not spend my money somewhere that they do not value their customers. Not to mention they did a crap job and were overpriced when it came to designs and tips with prints on them. Don't waste your time here. 0
+If you are in the market for stationary or custom invitations this is the place... recently I had to get some invitations made for an engagement party I was hosting. Being none artistic and a guy I was pretty intimidated... but Lydia was a great help... she understood what I was looking for and was able to get in and out in about 20 minutes and send me a proof within 48 hours. Great customer service... but you also pay for it. 1
+My daughters and I have had the pleasure of working with the creative, delightful and incredible Lydia for several years and cannot say enough good things. Paperjoy is that tiny unassuming shop where you instantly know you'll find what you want or Lydia will customize it for you.\nWedding invitations, save the dates, thank you notes, Christmas cards - you name it - all earn us compliments as they reflect our personal style and theme. Their personalized, hands-on service was evident as I watched the last few bows be tied to perfection before picking up my invites. \nIt's always my goal to support independent small business owners but Lydia makes it so easy. This woman and her staff are one in a million! 1
+Paperjoy is a lovely spot. \nI wandered in right before closing time during the busiest time of year to gather the necessary items I needed to make invitations for a holiday party. Justin stopped what he was doing to offer his creative help and find the special items to make my project ... special. \nThis is locally owned business does great work and has friendly, wonderful service and an abundance of high quality goods. Buy your paper here! 1
+Ok, So I have lived here for almost a year...and am not renewing my lease for what I pay here I could get a nice house or town-home in the same area. I liked the area though and did not realize all the problems I would have upon moving in. My Sales Associate lied to me. I asked pretty specific questions upon moving in. Upon moving in...I was told my Apartment was going to be a 3 bedroom on the third floor with new carpet...and paint...well when it came time to move in the apartment I was suppose to get was not ready, I had no choice because I had already vacated my last place...so they put me in another apartment, with stained carpet, shitty paint and tile and it still had furniture in it from the last tenant...and stuff in the drawers and cabinets...it had not even been cleaned and it was on the 2nd floor.\n\nHow much is the average electric bill I asked...they said no more then $200 in summer...mine has been closer to $300...nearly twice as much as what I was paying before I moved here for the same size unit.\n\n I asked how sound proof are the walls, am I going to be able to hear my neighbors...I live on the middle floor. They said I wouldn't it is a quiet complex, LIE...first night the people above me sounded like they were having a zumba class. If you fart to loud your neighbors will probably complain...and the office will give you a ten day notice for farting to loud.\n\nThey failed to mention that the pet rent was a monthly charge not a one time fee. And this place is definitely not pet friendly, if you own a dog, and if that dog barks, don't live here...they will try to evict you every week for that one. \n\nYou will get notices for everything.\n\nThey also did not explain that I would have to pay for water every month, which took them three months just to mail it to me. So your rent changes every month...it is never the same amount. Um...you pay the landlord the water bill not the water company...sound fishy!\n\nThis place sucks on all levels, the pictures do not do it justice, the apartments are old, the kitchen cabinets are 1990's, the fountain and grass are all gone, filled in with rocks and dirt. They landscaping sucks. Pool is ghetto, You can only get sun before 4pm otherwise it is blocked out by the buildings. And it is small, it is usually hoarded by fat people and screaming kids. And if anything breaks...it will take maintenance months to fix...because they never show up on time.\n\n The management office is a joke, no one is there to help you, they look at you like your a problem, I live in the biggest apartment they have and pay the most rent and pay on time...you think they would try to take care of a tenant like me...instead I get harassed.\n\nWorst Apartment complex ever. Do not move in here. Move anywhere but here. 0
+"Last night we went to spend the $150 gift certificate our daughter gave us a year ago---was not that excited to go. Had eaten here a few times in the past but was never very impressed with the food. And thanks to the reviews on Yelp still wasn't keen on going. We went early to enjoy the happy hour which some had raved about. I ordered the house martini, a vodka I had never heard of and surprisingly it was ok. We had the tuna etutanesca, a \""""seared\"""" tuna--it WAS NOT seared but tasty, the edamame, good, and the pretzel bites with a cold cheese fondue which had to be sent back to be warmed. Wine selection is not good---when Mirasou is on the wine menu at such an upscale restaurant you have to wonder---at least I did. Wasn't really hungry but decided to have dinner anyway to use up the certificate. We started with Lobster Bisque, HORRIBLE!--wrong color, did not taste any lobster and the garnish was mussel I believe. Wanted the grilled peach salad--no peaches available--so shared the Asian Pear Salad, and still had some left over. It was ok. We also shared the Carbonara, tasty. I finished off with the gelato and coffee ---good. So with tips and the food we ended up spending $15.00 out of pocket. I love the atmosphere but definitely will not be going back on my dime." 0
+My son likes to go there for poppers on the weekend. His second choice is the chocolate chip coffee cake. This is the second weekend in a row that they have been out of both. The first time, I thought it was a fluke. Two weekends in a row is a trend. If you run out of something daily, make more of it. Obviously, there's now more of a demand for both of these. You can make more of them to meet the demand or don't and demand will go down from people like me not coming back to your store. Dunkin Doughnuts, here we come again! 0
+My stylist was very knowledgeable. Yay, 13$/haircut! She even knew about my natural curls & told me how that would work w/haircuts I wanted. Thanks! 1
+Just to entertain myself I stopped in this Ross to compare it to my favorite Ross location (Sunnyslope/Dunlap store) Just as I expected it was total bootleg up in this location. Man the place was jacked! It's larger and you find a few more or different items as a result. The prices are the same as the other location on items that both have stocked. But this place looked like it had been hit by a plane. Broken stuff, stuff on the floor, stuff falling off hangers, stuff in the wrong departments and wrong shelves. Tables in complete disarray! Bedding and pillows on the floor. Lines...OMG! What long lines! \nThe couple of items that interest me that I spotted I passed on rather than wait in these long lines. No staff on the floor offering help. One poor staff person was putting out artwork and avoiding all contact with customers. Can't say I blame her because the customers were shouting for and at their unruly children and crying babies at decibels uncalled for. I think this clerk just wanted to disappear. So when I saw items of interest without a price I just respected her by not asking for help and leaving the items where I found them. \nThe odd thing is 3 hours before I had just shopped my favorite location where all was calm, organized and with short quick moving lines! So glad there are other locations of Ross stores near by offering the same great deals. 0
+Friendly, Caring, and Honest. What more can you expect from an animal hospital? Their new building is very attractive and roomy and the staff is very accommodating. They're prices are reasonable as well. Thanks for taking such good care of Mufassa guys! 1
+Hands down the most amazing vet one could ask for. Every time I bring my bunny in they always ask to come pet her, and finish her appointment on time or ahead of schedule. \n\nWhen I brought River in to have her fixed, they called the next day to follow-up and check on her, and then returned my calls promptly or put me through to a vet immediately to answer some medication questions that I had. \n\nI am so impressed with their care, as well as their follow-up. I would highly recommend them. 1
+"DO NOT GET MARRIED HERE! This resort is beautiful from the outside, but start peeling back the layers and you will see an ugly company that will nickle and dime you at every turn. My wedding experience turned from one of joy and happiness to a feeling of dread and nausea at every turn with this company. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW UP FRONT: Expect to pay a 22% service charge that is TAXED with the sales tax + the regular sales tax on top of your bill. Also, plan to spend $100 per bartender and be expected to tip several key people during the reception, despite the service charge. Also, plan to pay $4.00 per every car that valets at your wedding. If you want a list of who actually used the valet, forget it. Expect to meet every deadline they give you with your payments, but do not expect such promptness from them. And if you use their \""""preferred vendors,\"""" remember who some of those vendors really work for at the end of the day... I have my contract on record for anyone who wants a glimpse at the \""""whole picture.\"""" Trust me when I say that the beautiful, sugary sweet image you get on your initial visit, will not depict the financial reality here." 0
+I've been in many presidential suites, few better than the one here.\nEverything is superb.\nAttention to detail, focused and sharp.\nAnd the room itself?\nRomantic with it's outdoor showers, making you feel almost naughty when showering.\nAnd room service?\nI enjoyed the eggs benedict, although it was somewhat cold.\n\nToo bad I onlly have until till two o'clock to get this room cleaned and ready for shift manager inspection. 1
+"This place is gorgeous. I haven't stayed in the rooms, but have dined in T. Cooks many times and have attended several functions in the banquet rooms. It's always a great experience.\n\nFrom the moment you arrive at Valet to the end of your event, the customer service here is awesome. The banquet staff always goes over and above to make sure you're well taken care of. At one particular breakfast meeting there wasn't any ice water available in the pre-breakfast area. Instead of telling me \""""there's water inside\"""", they went in and got a fresh glass for me. At another meeting, I asked for a Lime for a Diet Coke I was drinking....they walked to the bar inside the building to slice up a fresh Lime for me, very cool.\n\nWhenever there's an event here, we try our best to attend because we know it will be over the top.\n\nReturn Factor - 90%" 1
+In the world of cakes, there's somehow an unspoken rule that if it's pretty, it's okay to be subpar in taste and moistness. In my world, this does not compute. It needs to be as tasty as it is pretty. Period.\n\nSo I can only give kudos to the artfulness of a Tammie Coe Cake, but nothing more. Cakes where you are told to remove the fondant and then eat it... that's not right--you should be able to eat it all--and yummily so. If you like the taste of fondant... you've got to be kidding me--Yucky!\n\nSo take my review or leave it. I just think a cake needs to be tasty and moist first and pretty second... less of course it's for a wedding, than it needs to be both EQUALLY. Who has ever said no to an ugly but great tasting cake? Not me. So I'm putting my foot down and saying I won't eat a cake or cupcake that isn't tasty to me.\n\nNow, I must state that I am more a fan of cake than frosting. Frosting is secondary to me. So if you are more for frosting than for cake, ignore my note and have at all the Tammie Coe's and Sprinkles of the world--and have mine... no really, go ahead.\n\nIf there IS frosting--for me and others like me, a little bit of frosting goes a long way with one exception: If it's Whipped Cream Frosting... then BRING IT ON! I like frosting's more subtler relative so if it's a Whipped Cream Iced cake, I won't make it a point to get an inside piece, or scrape off the icing at all as I would a basic frosted cake.\n\nAnyway, Tammie Coe's cakes or cupcakes don't do it for me. If I have to partake in one of her treats, I'd shoot for her pastries or cookies before cake or cupcake.\n\nAs for MJ Bread, I have no complaints there... their breads really impressed. I can't remember which CenPho restaurant I had my first taste of MJ bread, but I remember being V E R Y impressed. 0
+I have loved this place for a long time. It troubles me that people write such negative things in their reviews. Hi, it costs money to have a credit card machine and if you don't spend over five bucks it costs the COMPANY money. Duh. And in regards to closing early, yes, it is a bummer. However, it would be a far greater bummer if they had to close down instead. In an economy where businesses are disappearing left and right, they are still here. That says a lot.\n\nThe coffee is delicious, latte art very cool and the new baked goods made in-house are absolutely to die for. Keep up the great work guys! 1
+About two months ago I needed to get waxed, and I would normally head to the Brow Lady but thought I'd give the Spa a chance, since I'm there daily already. I called in advance for an appointment. I went in and was led to the Relaxation Room by the very friendly Spa receptionist. I had arrived ten minutes early for the appointment, hoping she could take me sooner and I could be on my way sooner. There was not one other person in the Relaxation Room with me. There also isn't a wall clock and I soon found out why. \n\nMy extra ten minutes pass. No waxer approaches me. Another ten minutes go by and I'm sitting there twiddling my thumbs wondering what is going on. I decide to go up front and see what the deal is. The receptionist says she will find out and I tell her I have places to go and can't wait much longer. I go back to the relaxation room...which is now not at all relaxing. Five more minutes pass....the receptionist comes to say she's sorry and the waxer will be right with me. It was at least another five, maybe even ten, and I was boiling mad. The waxer finally strolled in and of course the waxing itself took a whopping 2 minutes. Sure she was nice enough but she was almost half an hour late for my appointment. The receptionist didn't think it was worth comping me the $13.50 cost so the waxer received no tip. \n\nThe second time I used the Spa was when I injured my back in one of the classes and had to run, crying, out of the class. There is no Sports Medicine person on staff as far as I was aware so I hobbled to the Spa and found the receptionist in the back of the salon. I begged for a massage therapist to help me and she told me no one was there and massages didn't start until 9AM. This, by the way was at about 8:10AM. I'm standing in front of this woman, having trouble breathing and crying uncontrollably and she's telling me to wait an hour? Finally she figured out I was NOT kidding and said she'd call around to see who could come in ASAP. She helped me into a chair in the very UN-relaxing room and I wept alone there for about 15 minutes. She happened by the door again after that and said that a masseuse would be there in 15-20 minutes. I had no cell phone, watch or wall clock to measure that time, nor was any other help offered so I just continued weeping. It was 8:30AM (I'm guessing) when another spa-goer arrived for her day of treatments and went into the locker room to change. I managed to get in there as well (after a bit) and ask her if she knew the time. 8:45AM. \n\nObviously my massage therapist didn't show up until 9AM. That would be too bloody much to ask when one has a crippling back injury. Sure the massage was decent (not in price mind you). I just feel like my time and money are completely unappreciated and I absolutely will not return there. By the way, the showers in the spa area are TERRIBLE. The ones in the locker room are much better and on the whole the bathroom/locker room in the spa is a waste of space. 0
+I have been going to this place since I was about 11 years old! So that is about 15 years...crazy!! Just like Nadia said... The village really is a way of life and a lifestyle...Now it is not cheap to be a member...but that is up to each individual that is willing to pay the monthly fee. I was a member before they did their huge renovation...there used to be a Garcias restaurant next door and that closed and they took over! Their spa is beautiful...their restaurant and bar area is a nice place to grab a bite and enjoy a glass of wine...the locker rooms are beautiful and are very nice and clean! They have so many classes and options for everyone! The trainers and instructors all have so much experience and they really know what they are doing...they have really set themselves apart from any other workout facility or gym...it is expensive but as long as you know what the costs are it is worth it... 1
+"Went there on a weekday for dinner with people I work with - music was so loud could hardly talk. This is not a nightclub but with the music blaring you alomosty thought you were in one if you closed our eyes. Pizza was good...more \""""designer pizzas\"""" than a good old pizza place - okay if you don't mind paying for an over-priced pizza. Did not care for the chicken wings. Not sure what the fuss is about this place." 0
+This pains me to write this review and I am giving 2 stars out of fairness and previously solid history with LGO as I live a few blocks away. I have been there hundreds of times previously. I have had many wonderful experiences previously and have referred dozens of friends to LGO, Chelsea's Kitchen, Postino, etc. \n\nSo, it's this past Sunday morning and I run in real quick for a few breakfast items, those being English muffins and a regular iced mocha latte. The place was packed as usual but seemed more so because of far too much merchandise and no where for people to wait or even stand. The service was friendly. In case you haven't tried the English muffins, they come in a 5 pack and they are very tasty-a must have and great toasted. \n\nMy heart burn on this visit begins at the register. Two two items together totaled $18.02. I was shocked so I asked the girl at the coffee bar register if she rang it in right and she assured me she did. She was very nice about it but OMG WTF? I paid and came home. The mocha was way too sweet and not even comparable to Starbuck's(which I do not like for the record). So, essentially, I paid $18.02 for a pack of English muffins. Ridiculous! Will I go back? Most assuredly I will but it will be a bit before I do. 0
+"Wanna know how to tell when your lunch salad is REALLY good?\n\nWhen you \""""drool a little bit\"""" in between bites, like I did today with my Chopped Turkey Salad from La Grande Orange.\n\nI went there on Sunday 10-24, and to be honest, the setup is a little confusing for newcomers. Order on THIS side, pickup food on THAT side, come back to THIS side to get dessert. It's enough to make you want to just get in the car and drive home. But DON'T !!!\n\nIf it weren't for the \""""Drool Event\"""" which occurred today, I probably would not have posted this review at all.\n\nI shared the Green Chile Burger with my daughter, and we were both underwhelmed, really. Nothing awesome about the burger. Oh, it's FAR better than fast food burgers, but it's not comparable to Lobby's or Chuckbox (my two top burgers in town, probably.) The french fries were a little thin and not too memorable really.\n\nMy son had the wings and loved them But a hitch - I SPECIFICALLY requested RANCH for the wings, and they came out with Blue Cheese, which I then had to take back and get exchanged for Ranch. Not a huge problem, but just a little annoying. The Ranch was very good however.\n\nThe \""""Olive Oil Cake\"""" that everyone RAVES about? Meh. It's just an extra-moist version of your average pound cake. Tastes just like the pound cake I grew up eating in Texas, but it was a little \""""oilier\"""" than your usual pound cake fare. It was good, but not \""""Oh My God!\"""" good.\n\nNow for the best item I had from there: The Drool Creator.\n\nIt was mostly an afterthought, really. While standing in line to get the Olive Oil cake to go, I saw the little section where they keep their \""""to go\"""" salads. I looked around at the varieties, and thought the Chopped Turkey Salad looked promising - bacon, boiled egg, turkey slices, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and two different dressings - Blue Cheese and some sort of yellowish vinaigrette. I decided to take one home and eat it for lunch at work on Monday and Tuesday.\n\nGreat. Decision.\n\nI don't really know what the magic was. Maybe it was just a good combination of flavors. Maybe it was just all fresh. Maybe they use some sort of Magical Salad Crack. I don't know. But it was a DANG good salad. Even on the third day, when I ate the last of it.\n\nI just combined both dressings ( about half of each little container each day ) and it was marvelous.\n\nNot too many meals cause me to drool in between bites. This salad had some serious Mojo.\n\nI WILL be back for another one, hoping to recapture the Magic." 1
+LGO never fails me. It is absolutely my favorite place to have brekkie. \nIt is a tradition to head to LGO when I am in Phx visiting KD. Simply said, I would not leave satisfied if we didn't go. Today I was able to introduce my friend Mike S to this favorite of mine. I do believe he left this fine establishment as a fan. Other friends joined us today and the majority of the table had a commuter sandwich. It is the BEST breakfast sandwich on the planet. It consists of an English muffin (made at LGO), eggs, tomato and mayo. My meat of choice on the commuter is bacon. This sandwich is addictive! \nThe best thing about LGO is that you cannot go wrong with anything you order. You will leave happier (impossible not to). I have been to LGO too many times to count but each time I leave, I 'm one happy camper! Mike and I were waiting for our food, looking at the other items that were ready and thinking that everything looked scrumptious. On days that the commuter has not been my choice, I have had the french pancakes (delicious) or the fruit (always so nice and fresh). \nLGO has a fun atmosphere and a cute store to wander around in while you wait. I would be amiss if I didn't mention their iced tea. I always have the standard iced tea but I know people also greatly enjoy their iced green tea. I started with the iced tea and as much as I love green tea, I can't move beyond the regular iced tea. I also appreciate being able to get a refill before I exit. \nAlso, I always marvel at the sweet treats from Tammy Coe in the display cases by the register. On occasion, I bring some back to Tucson to share.\nLove love love LGO!! 1
+The fresh MJ breads and Tammie Coe cakes/pastries are the best on the west coast. The communter sandwich is my favorite breakfast food. The to go salads are fresh and more than you can eat. It is a very popular place, so be prepared to wait in line, but it is worth it! 1
+THe LGO grocery is quite unique. You walk into the front and you see a menu with breakfast items, sandwiches, pizzas, and incredible desserts. When you turn the corners, you run into a lot of cool trinkets, unique snacks, soaps and lotions, and much more. The prices are a bit unreasonable, but that is expected of a store that is within a nice restaurant. I think the rosemary raisin almond crackers looked the most interested that was within price range. My eyes were glued towards the wine as well. I will have to update this review once I buy something here. 1
+I've eaten majority of their menu and haven't found anything that I haven't liked. It's a great place for any meal. My boyfriend is more a breakfast person and I'm more of a lunch person so this place is perfect for us. I love their avocado pizza - we did it with proscuitto once and it was fantastic. The spicy tuna roll makes a great appetizer. The white sangria is probably one of the best I've had in Phoenix. For dessert, the red velvet cupcake is unbelievable - the frosting is the best part. The parking kinda stinks but you can always park across the street at arcadia room and walk to LGO. Can't say how much I love this place! 1
+I went here on a morning with my wife and kids. We left a large resort and were on our way out of town headed to the Grand Canyon. Perhaps the service leaves something to be desired because it is a grocery that has a kitchen, but the food is out of this world. My daughter was disappointed in the pancakes because they were more like crapes, but I loved them and my older kids loved it all. It did not matter since she ate half of my wife's egg white omelet. We all shared and I would go back every week if I could. Certainly all the locals seem to be doing that. 1
+"Love this place. \n\nThey have a bunch of great little kitchy gifts, sweet-arabilia (candies from \""""yester years\""""), some great wines, and a great deli counter.\n\nA few of my faves to leave w/, or find a table to enjoy at outside if I can, their hot pressed cubano and a coconut cupcake. De-e-a-licious.\n\nIts always crowded here, but if you wait out the line, youll see why." 1
+The best coffee and pastries in town! Get there in the early AM and enjoy the outdoor setting.\nGreat for cyclist who are out on a ride a want a place to rest and fuel up. Also great for family and friends just hanging out. 1
+Time for an update on one of my favorite Phoenix places to eat, grab a bottle of vino or a clever gift! This last trip I did two out of the three! I had a delicious lunch and grabbed some gifts. I have to say that if I owned a restaurant, it would be just like LGO. I love this place and am always happy to be in LGO, whether perusing the wine or the groovy items in the store. I am the MOST happy when I am eating some yummy food. For years, I have been mildly obsessed (my friends will know I am underplaying my obsession) with the commuter sandwich. It is so very good. Pretty much perfection. The delicious English muffin, the eggs, bacon, tomato and mayo. It rocks my world! \nThis trip, I tried something new (gasp!). I was also so happy I did and will now have some debating to do when I am having a bite to eat at LGO. This time I had the brown rice bowl. I was opting for something on the healthy side. This dish was some seriously tasty ingredients combined in a bowl. Such great flavor! As usual, I look forward to my next trip to Phoenix and my visit to LGO! 1
+"A fun and tasty menu in an adorable shop tucked into a super cute little area. A wonderful selection of breads to take home (among which are their famous giant English muffins), breakfast, sandwiches and salads, delectable desserts at reasonable prices. Lots of patio seating, and super busy just about any time (weekends most of all), with spotty service. \n\nFOOD: If you're breakfasting here, the commuter is incredible! Try it with salmon and avocado, but be sure to leave room for dessert! The French pancakes are swell, and so is everything else I've tried, but the commuter is far and away the winner, whether you add any kind of meat or not. If you're going for healthy, get the mayo on the side. Red velvet anything is great here, as is the key lime pie. \n\nSHOP: The odds-n-ends shop is my favorite eclectic collection around - I measure other cute shops by their yard stick (e.g. \""""this place is kinda cute in a La Grande Orange kind of way\"""" - but no other place quite measures up). I've bought kitchen supplies, clothing, jewelry, books, dog toys...I could go on. Everything is at least a little bit interesting! I highly recommend the Out of Print and Yoganastix clothing brands - I've bought both from here and they've stayed soft and nice with much wear. \n\nSERVICE: To be honest, the service is spotty to poor. For a while, I had orders mixed up almost as often as correct - with no apologetic attitude, to boot - and I stopped going. My last few visits have been pretty great (aside from overhearing a woman who had terrible service getting no help at all to make it better). It's definitely a risk. It's so popular that the counter employees don't seem concerned with customer service at all (the servers in the main restaurant are great, if you come for a sit-down dinner, but that's a different Yelp listing)." 1
+This place is the perfect man cave.\n\nTremendous selection in their large humidor, highly knowledgable staff, a smoking room with deep leather chairs and a big TV.\n\nBest of all, it's BYOB! My buddies and I have lately picked up beers at AJ's around the corner, brought them into the smoking room, lit some sticks and forgot about life for a while. I love Churchill's and will be coming back many more times. 1
+When I was here last week, one of the other folks at the table asked me if there were lots of places like this in Ann Arbor, where I live. Sadly, I had to answer no. There's nothing quite like this in Ann Arbor, which is too bad. There are some great places here, and even a couple of nice places to sip wine, but the feel of Postino is totally different.\n\nThe warm weather enables the front of the cafe to be pretty much totally open (nice garage doors), and though that's not something that would work too well in Michigan in the winter, I have a feeling the the wine selection and food quality offered by Postino would go over famously here in Ann Arbor and elsewhere. I'm not into big chains, but maybe they'd consider a satellite location?\n\nThe bruschetta is a dream -- perfect to share with a group. I especially enjoyed the roasted pepper with goat cheese; brie, apple and fig spread; and the wonderfully salty roasted artichoke heart versions.\n\nAnd of course, I enjoyed the wine. In warm weather, I'm a white wine kind of gal, so I sipped a nice glass of Pinot Grigio. I was totally charmed by both the food and the company. Oh, and extra charm points for playing some Otis Redding. The service was just fine -- attentive without being intrusive. If they can't open a Michigan location, then I guess I'll just have to come back the next time I'm around Phoenix. 1
+Postinos is one of my favorite restaurants in Arcadia! The actual building itself is an old converted post office, complete with a closing garage door. Great wine selection and the staff is extremely helpful if you have any questions or need a recommendation. \n\nAs for the food, it is phenomenal! I've had the roast beef sandwich, turkey and brie, bruschetta, salads, you name it. I have never once been disappointed with my meal here.\n\nI usually opt to split both a plate of bruschetta and a salad with a friend which is always more than enough. My favorite salad is the raspberry chicken and for the bruschetta the brie/apple, salmon, pesto/salami, and fig/proscuitto are by far my faves.\n\nThis place is great for a first date, birthday, or dinner with a small group of friends :-) Looooove it! 1
+Love this place!!! It is so small and dark and quaint!!! Huge wine selection...and that bruschetta ......Yum!\n\nI didn't really need to add my review because there are so many and most agree that is place is great.\n\nMy favorite thing about Postino is on Mon and Tue nights .....you can buy a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $20 ..plenty for two!\n\nParking can be hard around here...but they offer valet for $3.. 1
+When I first saw the menu, I wasn't sure if this place was going to live up to the hype. It appears that they pretty much just have a handful of appetizers and a few different panini's and bruchetta. \n\nWow, was I mistaken! This place definately lives up to the hype. The artichoke dip and hummus were like the best I've ever had. The wait staff was very friendly, helpful and prompt with everything. This would be a great place to kick back with some friends, have a few drinks and enjoy some amazing food. 1
+I've been to Postino a countless number of times, and have never been disappointed by the food or the service. The servers are always friendly and helpful, and the food (especially the small sandwiches and bruschetta) is delightful.\n\nIf you're thinking about going during happy hour or for dinner, I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation, or expect to wait. It can get pretty packed. 1
+I love Postino. I just wish it was closer. It's a great place to go after work with a few friends for drinks, but then I gotta drive home... The $20 deal for wine and bruschetta is as good as everyone says. The prosciutto with figs bruschetta is so delicious, the salty flavor of the prosciutto combined with the sweetness of the figs is heavenly. I also love the smoked salmon and pesto combination. If you're a little hungrier and want something to yourself, the paninis are extremely satisfying. My favorite is the Autostrada, it's spicy and savory and a little bit different from any panini I've had anywhere else. The wine selection could be better, but the truth is if you're drinking out and it's not a special occasion, most people are going to want a decent house wine and leave it at that, and Postino's house wines are just fine. 1
+I love Postino's! Great food and wine. The only downside is that it is on the smaller side and cannot always accomodate large groups. 1
+I really enjoy their bruchetta. Their brunch is really good and the mimosas are tasty. 1
+Parking is always a jam, but the food and atmosphere rocks. 1
+I have enjoyed Postino's for a long time. The Monday and Tuesday night madness are for those who have the patience to have a great deal. This location is great due to the patio and indoor seating. I've always enjoyed the prosciutto with brie sandwich. Try to bring cash when possible for valet.. Parking can get pretty crazy. \nService is always Outstanding! Worth the drive and wait! 1
+"First off FRYS you need to treat your employees much better especially the employee I seen that was being talk down to because of his age. Let me paint you a picture of what I seen and heard. I went there and was behind an elderly gentleman carrying his little bag with his lunch he was limping and had on a Frys apron. He went to the front manager and asked him if there was a department he could work that day because he was just not feeling to good. It appeared he was just asking for that day. The front end manger replied, \""""I am not sure I don't know if you know how to do anything else. I just need you to pick up the speed where you are know before I consider anything else. I know I was nosing in his business but it was very heart breaking and degrading at the same time. Let me tell you something Mr, Front end Manager this elderly man is probably the last few of his kind that knows how to work and I am sure worked his tail off. Do NOT ever talk to that generation with anything but respect and kind assistance where you can offer it. That is if he even allows you because that generation never looked for handout and that is why this gentleman is still working and packing his little lunch to show up for work and not call in like many would or I am just assuming with your company maybe that will be your excuse to let him go. So after listening to this and no it was not my business but I am sure half the things anyone witness in public is not anyone's business but we still slow down to see the wreck. So I proceeded to get my $325.00 of groceries at your place when I should have walked right out and drove down the road. I went isle to isle and as I neared the front another female front end was barking out orders to the checkers yelling right in my ear. Yes, I looked at her and gave her one of my signature looks (Are you serious what is wrong with you) type of look and she continued to degrade the front end employees. However it must not have had an effect on these two clowns that checked me out. Because they were laughing at other people with disabilities and bagging my groceries like they were tossing rocks in a pile. Now let me gentle remind you FRYS without your customers you are nobody and word of mouth travels so fast and as you know all the advertising on billboards cannot compare for a bad experience and a woman that will make it her job to inform the abuse this elderly man took on this day. I was never going to step foot in this store but that is wrong to complain -and not do something. So every week about 2 times I make it a point to check to see if this gentleman still works there and that he may be treated a little more kinder. SHAME ON YOU! for allowing these putz kids to act like idiots and the little feeble elderly man that apparently needs the job and comes to work to make the best out of it is treated with such degrading words and gestures. I wanted to reach in my purse and give him his wage for the day and whip on his apron and show your little store what compassion really means. But I figure this is a generation with great pride and it would do nothing more than make him feel worse. Mark my words! If I ever have your front end manager yell in my ear as I pass by or witness your employees show this man any disrespect you will hear my opinion yell right back and you know those people who holds signs and marches in front of your store well there is a truck full of worker down by Home depot that I can get together that you will see my opinion loud and clear." 0
+I went here for lunch the other day and I was surprised i hadn't heard of this place sooner. It was great. The bread was delicious, service and ambiance were superb and the pork sandwich I had was amazing. Everything was seasoned just right and I left feeling very full. It is too bad I had to go to work after because there specialty drinks and import drafts looked great. I will go back for dinner very soon. 1
+I've been to each of the three locations and I always leave even more certain that Havana Cafe has earned its spot on my top ten favorite restaurants in Phoenix list. First time you go, go for tapas - it's a wonderful way to try a little of everything. And if you have the opportunity to order ANYTHING that comes with banana guava ketchup, DO IT. I typically dont even like ketchup but... wow. 1
+We went with a group of friends, and were very disappointed, I have been there before and I strongly recommended place, however food was terrible and overprice, I don't what had happened, service was poor, waited long for waitress to take order, or even take the drinks order, when she finally took order for food it took more than one hour wait for food to come one at a time, 20% was added to bill, and this was not OK specially after poor service. Anyway will definitely won't EVER go back.... 0
+i thought it was good and it's cheap mexican. just dont expect anything fancy-don't know that i would actually eat inside. 1
+The best bar in the world.... The best wings in the world. \n\nJT is awesome.... 1
+I love the spicy eggplant here. Its not super spicy so I add hot mustard, but its way yummy. The eggplant is tender, flavorful and melts in your mouth without being mushy. My friend had the Desert Jade Egg Fu Yung and she said it was amazing. The service is good, quick and efficient. Overall a great place to get your chinese food fix. 1
+I have grown up on this great chinese food! The menu has many options and ALL the food is great! Many family memories were made! The sizzling rice chicken, sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, soups and fried rice are delicious! If you become addicted to this restraunt you will be treated like family! 1
+If your into over cooked eggs and your hash browns drowning in oil accompanied with a server with a chip on her shoulder, then this is the place for you.\nI will never return and i recommend you reconsider before going and dropping the money they are asking for this sub-par food. Go to Denny's, your food will be prepared much better and taste just as equal with probably better service. At you wont have toworry about your server reach over you and across the table to pick up your straw wrapper. I mean really! Ask me to hand it to you, DON'T reach across! 0
+How can I give a restaurant anything higher than 2 stars when they serve burnt hashbrowns (I posted a picture). It looked fine when they brought it over but as I was eating it, it tasted really weird so I looked on the bottom and it was BLACK!. I don't know how a chef/cook can ever serve anyone something so burnt. I wouldn't even care if had a little burn on the edge but this thing was ALL black and it was awful. Never in my life have I been served something like that. \n\nMy friend had the crepe which I tasted and it was really good. She also ordered the country potato over the hashbrown which was a good move for her. \n\nAfter I complained they brought back a hot new order of hashbrown but it took a while (about 15 minutes) and they didn't seem too apologetic so I wasn't very pleased. I have no plans to go back! 0
+"spent nearly entire evening vomiting after ordering Taylor's Cafe \""""Joe's special\"""" (ground beef, spinach, onion, etc.) ...a dish I normally love there. It's the only thing I ate all day, so I'm certain it was this dish. Awful night.\nRichard" 0
+I work in the industry; needed to get nose pad replacements for expensive wire frames I wear everyday; they charged me 24 dollars with tax; I could get them for free at most optical shops; enough said. 0
+The Shoe Shop is a wonderful, neighborhood spot. To really make living convenient, this location is at the Southwest Corner of 40th Street and Camelback in the same shopping center as Wild Oats. They repair all types of shoes, mens, womens, childrens, from high heel designer offerings to everyday flipflops. Another specialty is leather repair, which they can work on broken or damaged straps, handbags, and belts. If your new diet is working so well that your belts are too big for you, the guys in the store will punch you a new hole to save you from having to buy anything new. The service is always prompt, and the turnaround time is excellent, more often than not, int less than 3 days. Overall, if you need any repair that involves your shoes or leather goods, please visit The Shoe Shop in Arcadia. 1
+"I was so sad when my favorite leather flip flops broke! I had them in my car for about two months before I realized that right next to the new fresh & easy on 40th and Camelback was a shoe repair. I went in the guy said \""""no problem I can fix this\"""" and said it would be ready the next day. \nI came back the next day and not only were they fixed to perfection they were polished and beautiful and looked new. \nI will definitely be going back! \nOh and did I mention it was all done for $14.95, pretty good." 1
+For some reason my parents loved the Golden Coin chain when I was a child, and this seems to be the only one left standing. Maybe it was better back then, I don't really know. First of all, I hate buffets with a fiery passion, but this is by far the worst one I've ever had the displeasure of being dragged to. The ambience of the restaurant makes you feel as if you're eating your last meal in prison before being sent off to the chair. The food was gross and the food options were miniscule. I only had a few bites because I didn't like it and I was worried I'd get sick, if you ever visit this dive trust me, you'll feel the same way. The booths are also extremely uncomfortable and the restaurant is tiny and crammed. Bottom line, they should have just let this buffet chain die. 0
+This place just refused service. I have come here many times before! This time I had a hang nail that had bled but I informed them that it had not bled for 24 hours and that I have been keeping it properly cleaned for sanitation sake. They refused to fix the nail claiming that it was still bleeding. I told them that it had not been for a day but they argued with me saying that it would burn. I told them I have experiences far worse and that pain was not an issue. They made me wait 20 minutes and then refused service. I will NOT be coming back!! 0
+The Great Escape is Closed. Now, unfortunately, it's the Little Woody. Another pretentious take over. 0
+Good Times are had at Dilly Dally and if not, then you just have not drank enough.\n\nAnd just when you think you have hit rock bottom, go next door and order wings and eat them in the parking lot and put the chicken bones in your purse. NOW, you have hit rock bottom. 1
+I am thrilled to have found such a wonderful animal clinic. I have three PUGS with three very different personalities. Luckily we don't have to go to see Dr. Bracken too often. But when we do, it is always a good experience. Dr Bracken and his wonderful staff are extremely professional and attentive. I live closer to downtown and will gladly bypass the many animal clinics closer to me to visit Arcadia Animal Clinic. I do end up waiting sometimes, but I do not mind. I know that Dr. Bracken gives a lot of thought and attention to the animals he is taking care of. I recommend Arcadia Animal Clinic to everyone I meet that have a pet or pets in their life. *******Plus its right by LGO, so you can stop and grab a bite or a latte on your way home! 1
+The office is very poorly run, wait times too long and highly disorganized. Even after numerous phone calls to have my name and address removed from their records, they still continue to mail reminders to me and my dogs (one of my dogs passed away 2.5 years ago while under the care of Braecken). I never even received a sympathy call after he passed. Not the kind of vet's office I will ever take my remaining 3 rescues to. 0
+Worst Italian food ever. Rude waiter. Decore very lame. Room full because of coupon customers. I don't know where other reviewers have gone but don't listen to them! Stay away. 0
+The car was a Prius by Toyota...One of those electrical / mechanical hybrids that require a NASA Certification License to operate! I left the car there to have it oil & lubed, then a wash. I was told it would be about approximately an hour or so before it would be ready. So off I went to do some errands in the vicinity. When I got back, I found that the car wash left the door open and that the vehicle wouldn't start...To my surprise all power was dead and it didn't have the power to turn on a flashlight! It took a friend of mine to arrive with a pair of jumper cables and some patience as we had to slowly re-charge the battery and for the electronics on board to realize the charge. After about an extra hours delay, I was able to re-start the car and drive off. The car wash waived its' charges, but I was still a bit torqued of the situation because of the incompetence of the staff about the new hybrid automobiles(they shouldn't accept vehicles they are unfamiliar with!). .----I give them two stars for cleaning my tires and for draining my batteries. 0
+I wish I could give zero stars! I should have known better to come back after I was misquoted the price for fluff and fold my first visit here, but I was in a pinch. I dropped off a large amount of clothing, some wash and some dry cleaning. I told them when I needed it by, and they said no problem. They called me later to let me know a lot of the pieces were dry cleaning and they might need longer - I told them I left it with them because I needed it at a certain time and if they couldn't do the job by then I would come by and pick it up. They said they would have it ready.\n\n$317 later, I have my laundry. 85% of what I dropped off was laundry, but they were so lazy that they dry cleaned 85% of it instead. I have about 20 cotton, machine wash tank tops that they dry cleaned to the tune of almost $6 a piece! Are you kidding? LAZY and UNPROFESSIONAL. When I got home and realized what had happened, I called to inquire. The guy on the phone was so rude and accused me of being 'nasty,' said he did me a favor (?) and then hung up on me.\n\nI would absolutely never come back here. I really can't believe the nerve they had to dry clean so many cotton, machine wash pieces, and then tell me they did me a favor while sticking their hand in my wallet. LAZY LAZY LAZY. 0
+although i've eaten my way through half of phoenix, this is my first review. hi all!\n\nwent here for lunch on tuesday and since it was my first time, i stuck to the basics and had the windy city slider with cheese, a milk shake and fries. my milkshake was amazing - not too thick or overly sweet and actually tasted like milk was an ingredient. imagine that! the slider was decently sized and delicious. my favorite part was the bun. oh, the bun! now my dream is to sleep on a bed made of those buns.\n\nChicago Hamburger Co. is the kind of place where you're constantly sneaking glances at and coveting what other people ordered. the owner is awesome. he personally brought our food to the table and made sure to stop and chit chat, even during the crazy lunch rush. \n\nwill i be back? my arteries say no, but my taste buds say YES. and who am i going to listen to? the taste buds every time. i love these kind of establishments and urge everyone to support the business and ignore their arteries as well! 1
+The pictures and video say more about this place than I could in a review. It's a great neighborhood burger joint, and I'm happy it's a short walk from home.\n\nEverything I've had here is solid for a fast food joint. Once, around the holidays, I ordered their 10 slider deal, and ate them all myself. It was delicious but I hated myself a little after. Trust me when I say two or three are enough for one person. The chicago style dog is my standard here, they get everything right down to the steamed poppy seed bun, the fries that come with it are just average though. I also really enjoy the avocado burger, the grilled onions take it from good to great.\n\nI always like the mix of people that go to this place. Feels like the burger joint in the town I grew up in. Last time there was a teenage couple on a date, three elderly gals out for a meal, a married couple with a kid who I might have been annoyed with if he didn't have the cutest little biker jacket with a skull on it, and some guys watching a game on the TVs. 1
+From the outside I thought no, and even inside, it is not clear what to do - for the uninitiated ORDER AT THE COUNTER, but once the akwardness disappears you will think yummy. Have tried their dogs and cheeseburgers, along with fires and onion rings - all good - messy but good - give it a try, you will keep coming back -even if you are not from Chicago ! 1
+I frequent this place often. It's a Dive and I love it. The owner is this older hippie guy that is super friendly and down to earth. A must to try is a great peanut butter shake. I love it. 1
+If you're new to the Valley and have absolutely no idea what grows here, come to Baker's.\n\nIf you've lived a long time here, know what doesn't shrivel to a dead dry crisp as soon as the thermometer hits 100 and are looking for plants and shrubs and trees, come to Baker's. \n\nIf you're just really, really into flora, come to Baker's. \n\nSometimes, hubby and I just drive over to spend a couple hours nosing around all the great stuff here--like roses, garden ornaments [not just plants], herbs, and lots of useful advice. All the folks who work here know their stuff and have probably been working here since they were kids themselves. We've even purchased an apple tree that thrives in Phoenix and produces little apples from Baker's!!\n\nSo green up your thumb and get yer yard stuff here. 1
+I have found the Garden of Eden , a place so wonderful that it inspires dreams, hopes and desires. When driving to Baker I began being fearful that once more I would be let down by a garden shop. So many times I have opened my heart to others but they have let me down. Some are out of state, some are too commercial and some really are about big business . But Baker isn't like that . From the time I pulled up I felt at home and loved.. the old signage giving me the vintage vibe, nice. Lots of space and stuff to look at , a Potpourri of Pottage even. The variety of herbs and veggies alone were enough to make my heart purr. The plants were lined up neatly in rows that screamed we are cared for but not over watered and ignored.We are plants that won't get home and die from some a mystery interloper who we brought into your garden . The grounds , employees , plants and set up all seem to express : We Too Love Gardens just Like You!\nI was so pleased to find my new partner in living green , oh happy day . 1
+Bakers Nursery is where I've spent the majority of my weekend mornings. I've either been pointed to a needed plant, or discovered it on my own. Folks have always been helpful & informative.\n\nI will agree that they are pricey but big box stores cannot compare to the inventory at Bakers. Moreover, I'm do not agree with Yelp colleagues' low reviews. Unfortunately, gardening is 'at risk'. You figure out what your soil & attention span will foster and you are successful with those plants. Indeed, gardening comes with a learning curve that comes with failures & successes.\n\nTheir niche in the neighborhood will be a chasm after December. 1
+"I have been a customer of Thai Lahna for 12 years. The service I have received on my last three visits has been so bad, I now pledge to never return. I don't make this decision lightly because they have pretty good food. Last night I placed an order to go and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes. I arrived 25 minutes later and was told it would be ready in another 10 minutes. After waiting another 30 minutes (a total of 55 minutes since I had placed the order), I asked to see the manager who had been in the kitchen this whole time. I was told she would be right out. I stood there at the cash register another 10 minutes; no manager. I asked again to see the manager (my food order was still not ready). From the kitchen I heard \""""Tell him I am too busy!\"""" That was the last straw. I asked for a refund on my credit card. Instead of a refund, they charged my card a second time. While she was fixing that, my order finally came out. I told them to keep the food and give me my money, which they finally did. This is a place where management has completely lost touch with what service is all about. The girl at the counter was trying desperately to help me. If the manager had put forth even a half effort, I might have been able to shrug it off. Her total dismissal of the customer prompts me to take my business elsewhere. I would encourage you to do likewise." 0
+Been to many thai places, service at this one is rude and slow, more expensive then most other places and small portions, forget it, dont easte your money! 0
+I rented 3 pieces of equipment at different times over the course of 2 days. Everyone who attended to me was energetic, polite, and super-helpful \nFirst, they steered me to the right equipment (tile breaker and chisel.) The chisel gets sharpened after each rental. The guy at the desk and the guy in the pickup room both gave me instructions on how to use it, with their names and an invitation to call back if I had any questions. The equipment worked beautifully. \nI went back later that day to get a tile scraper (also freshly sharpened.) Same great service and attitude all around, from 2 different employees.\nTip: first timers might have some trouble finding where to park. You go behind the street-front building and angle park in front of the back building. Then you drive out through the street-front building, picking up your gear along the way. 1
+"Hi All, \nJust an update, 2/23/2013- I changed Drs because of the admin fee and the office is still trying to charge another \""""administration fee\"""". Soooo that pretty much means there is a bi-annual admin fee charged. Was forced to pay the first fee because I was a patient, trying to get the most recent fee charged last month removed since I'm not their patient- patient beware, it's like a bad late night infomercial, \""""How do I cancel???!\"""" grrrrr" 0
+I do not recommend. 0
+Studio 360 is a gem to say the least and for quite a few reasons: student pricing, cycling shoes available for anyone who has yet to invest in their own pair, incredibly encouraging/talented/kind/inspiring instructors, phenomenal music, new bikes, and it's all in the dark which adds a whole new slew of pluses! Even though it's a group class, it in no way resembles others I've participated in. The darkness allows you to focus on your individual experience and forget about how much you're sweating, how red you've become and how much better others may be. There's nothing like a spin class at Studio 360, an hour of physically strenuous cardio never flew by so quickly and felt so dang good! \nThis is active meditation; a totally elating, calorie-burning, cardiovascular adventure! 1
+It's cheap and is open at 6 a.m. This is pretty much the only pros I can think of this place. 0
+I like Pei Wei, its good when I want something fast. But the main reason for my review on here today was to say HOW AMAZING the manager was at this location. \n\nI came in at lunch and it was VERY busy. There was a line to the door. There were some arguments about someone stealing a seat (unhappy customer, complaining because a seat was saved and they had waited in line, wanted to be comped because of it.... so dumb if you ask me. I mean just deal with it people! Its busy!) But the manager dealt with it so professionally, and when I was next in line he did not act rushed, he was very helpful, and told me that if I did not like what I ordered to just tell him and he would get me something new. I work in the restaurant business (a much higher priced place) and this manager was awesome! Good job man! 1
+I ordered some food to-go and my order wasn't right so I came back. The manager, alex I believe,was very understanding about the fact that I was upset about having to come back so he compensated for my time. This experience wont keep me from coming back. The food was good as usual 1
+They really do a great job, and you will really pay for it. I don't have incredibly pricey clothing, so getting my $50 blouses dry cleaned here just doesn't make sense- but I would absolutely trust them with very important articles (nice sport coats, lined trousers, wedding gowns, blood soaked mattresses... haha, kidding). 1
+Worst service! Ordered a hot fudge banana shake and instead got a Sunday. Instead of being nice about it the girl told me I ordered it wrong but she would remake it for me. 0
+"Wow. \nI called ahead to ask a few questions about what was going on with our bikes (we know how to fix up bikes for the most part but don't have a bunch of bicycle tools for when all the gear for your head tube is being funny, or your back hub is messed up). He told us to bring our bikes in for a free estimate and they'd more than likely be able to fix it without too much of a charge. I thought, hurray!\n\nMy girlfriend and I travelled by bus to get to this place (as we only have bikes). It took us about an hour (on a Sunday). We get there, he looks our bikes over, and says that it's going to cost $10 for a chain (reasonable) and $15 to put it on. Uhhhh, WHAT? You're telling me that you're going to charge me more than the actual chain to put it on, when if I had brought my little chain tool with me it would literally take me no more than five minutes to put the chain on? That was absolute BS.\n\nHe also said he was going to charge $25 to put a front brake on. Please tell me you are joking about that, too. I checked my watch to make sure it wasn't April 1st.\n\nThen after my girlfriend walked outside, I find out that they aren't even going to fix it today (when it in total would have taken them no more than 10 minutes). The hipsters response was, \""""Uh, well I don't have the time to do it today. It's very labor intensive work.\"""" It wasn't. At all. If I had the right bike tools it would have taken me about four seconds to rearrange the bolts for the front wheel.\n\nThey're rude. They're pretentious. And they think that I have no knowledge of bikes (simply because I brought the bicycle in), so they're incredible condescending. Not to mention up-charging the hell out of whatever they feel like.\n\nDon't go there. Ever.\n\nFind somewhere else to go.\n\nIf you really want an excellent deal and maybe learn a few things in the process, take your bike to Doug at Bikes International in Mesa. It's out of his home, but he took several classes on bicycle mechanics, worked in several bike shops, and now teaches classes on bicycle mechanics. For more info email him at bikesintl@netzero.com" 0
+I have brought my bike in for various reasons four different times and it has always been a solid experience for me. Once I brought our bikes in for a tuneup. I thought it was priced competitively and they did a fine job. In late 2011, I bought a helmut. The gentleman who assisted me was very helpful and also knew when to give me time on my own. Recently I brought my bike in as I was riding home, because I kept getting flats on my back tire. Ron helped me and was very thorough. Not only did he fix the ongoing problem but he cleaned up my bike. So I left with the problem completely fixed AND a shiny bike! That's called customer service in my book-something sorely lacking in the US. And I just brought it in again on Friday after a long ride because my odometer has not been working properly. I thought they might be able to fix it for me. The tried but were unable to. Ron once again helped me. He sold me a very reasonably priced odometer that perfectly fits my needs. He did not oversell me. And because I didn't have enough cash on me, he allowed me to give him the cash I had on hand and call him to divvy up with my credit card when I got home. Yikes! I love this small business. Too bad I'm moving and won't be able to use them in the future. 1
+CLOSED!\n\nYou'll have better luck finding something to munch on at the Savers next door. Dust bunnies, anyone? 0
+I feel like I have come full circle. I started at this location 8 years ago. Then Alisa was assigned to the Scottsdale location and of course, I had to follow her. Now she is back to the original spot, it is farther for me, but I will drive to bfe for her. I cannot tell you how many times I get stopped at malls or on the street an inquired about my hair color. Just yesterday I had a lady asking me if it was a single process hair color. I told her it was not. It requires the expertise of Alisa to make it look this natural. When Alisa was on maternity leave the first time, I was impatient and I went somewhere else, and they left me brassy. The second time Alisa went on maternity leave I wore a hat for a while. 1
+I have been coming here for years! The prices are great and the owner is a gem! (The rest of the staff is great too!) Even though I haven't been in at least a year (I was flying on the east coast) she knew my name and remembered what I do and whatnot. ( I was never a regularly tanning person. I am generally very pale and usually just tan when I have a special occasion. Last time I was going often was my friends wedding 3 years ago....\n\nAnyway. She is amazing the prices are great and Its very hygienic. According to previous reviews the beds are older. But I dont mind... its not worth paying a lot more and going somewhere snooty.... 1
+Love it here! Great beds...always see amazing results! Staff is VERY knowledgeable and friendly! Good prices and a variety of lotions to chose from at any price point! Have been coming here for months and will continue! So happy to find such a great place so close home!!! 1
+Great service!! They are the nicest people and run a wonderful business. This is by far the best dry cleaner I've found in the area. They really take care of my clothes and get out stains with ease. The turn around time is really quick too, and I have tendency to bring in a lot of clothes at once. Haven't gone anywhere else since I found Park Avenue Cleaners almost 6 years ago. Can't recommend them enough! 1
+"This place is definitely showing its age. It has withstood time in that it is still in operation, but it is in dire need of some serious renovation.\n\nThe \""""warm room\"""", which is the snack bar, is often a disaster area.\nThere is some sort of \""""camp\"""" for kids, which apparently meets up in the warm room. Then destroys it. Then leaves it like that.\nI paid $2.50 for a \""""deluxe mocha\"""", which was instant coffee, and powdered cocoa. How that constitutes \""""deluxe\"""" I'll probably never know.\nThere is no comfortable seating to be found anywhere.\nThe skates were considerably aged.\nOstensibly in an attempt to clear the condensation on the viewing glass (but failing miserably) there was a large fan blowing the cold air down toward the seating, just to ensure you weren't able to be warm at all. (Not a major problem the day I went, as it was approaching supernova temps outside)\nThere was actually a diaper on the floor in the \""""warm room\"""", that remained there for the entire duration I was at the rink, which was almost 3 hours.\n\nI would sooner pay the cost to go to the Ice Den. It is far cleaner, much more maintained, has comfortable seating, much more, and much better amenities." 0
+So I've been a pretty regular orderer from this Domino's. Over the years, I have had good and okay service with this Domino's. But, I have finally found the pizza that I love in everyway and I want to shout it from the mountain tops....It's a pizza that everyone should try. \nI started ordering their homemade pan pizza with spinach and ham and white sauce (indigestion kicks in with too much red sauce) and it is fabulous. Can't say it enough. You can choose any two toppings, but this pizza is perfect and their service has way improved lately. 1
+My fiance and I were vacationing to Arizona in June 2011. We are not from the area so we like to get local recommendations and find some great places through yelp. After our awful experience here, I just had to sign up on yelp and tell everyone my our experience (do not disregard because I am new to giving my opinion on yelp).\nWe had no reservations but that doesn't mean you have to give us such a bad attitude when we asked for a table? Yet, I think they gave us the worst table because we had no reservations? Literally 2 mins after we were seated, they seated 2 older men right next to us and we might as well been a table of 4! They were so close and so loud that we were part of their conversation. How romantic. The places wasn't even full and there were empty tables!\nNice selection of fresh made pasta...\nBut I ended up ordering a dish from their regular menu, Red Linguine Portifino with shrimps and scallops. The sauce just ok and wasn't even that spicy. And what scallops? There were barely any in the dish. And the shrimps...are you kidding me? They were tiny and with the full tail on which was like half the shrimp because they were so small. I've been to many fancy italians restaurants and when I order an expensive past dish, I expect not to spend most my time picking the tail off with my knife and fork. What a pain. Funny thing is, then loud man sitting next to us order the same dish. Instead of using his fork and knife, he simply put the whole shrimp in his mouth and used his fingers to pull the tail out. How classy!! \nI almost forgot to add, it was nice one of the chef's walked around and said hello and asked how everything was but if you are going to do that, why exclude CERTAIN tables? Very rude.\nAll in all, for the expensive price we paid for dinner, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND it! 0
+Sadly, I missed dinner service here so a couple of associates and I grabbed a late-night dessert at this lovely Italian restaurant.\n\nWe were very impressed with the atmosphere of this restaurant. Although we chose to sit outside, the location proved to be very hidden and private-- perfect spot to take your date! Our server was perfect and extremely attentive. Even though he knew we were only ordering desserts, he still took the time to go through their best options. We decided to go with a couple glasses of wine, some coffee, and a Tiramisu to share. The attention on our table was never lost, in fact, as the night grew chilly, our server came back and helped move a heat lamp closer to our table to keep warm.\n\nThe Tiramisu was excellent and I'm truly sorry to say I wasn't able to experience more of their great food! Will definitely be back on the next trip! 1
+The worst experience in my life. The menu is not clear and the waitress did a horrible job describing the ingredients. 0
+the really bad italian restaurant in Scottsdale, The chef is snubbing that he do not allow any people to change the side of the plate because he want you to force to buy extra pasta for $16.00 dollars. Please take care when you order the extra ugly and not flavors pasta it is expensive, the any dessert is over $ 15.00 and the bad Espresso is $ 5.00 dollars, I ate on the best Italian restaurant in Dubai,London,Germany,Italy.But i never ate crap like this i do not recommended this restaurant. I prefer Tomaso or Tutti santi by Nina . 0
+"Had a \""""company\"""" meal here. The foot was decent but I would not say outstanding. The chicken dela casa OK, the asparagus was cooked about perfectly but the dinner salad was pretty boring. --just lettuce and tomato, nothing else. The dressing was pretty bland too. I don't think I would return on purpose. The only really positive things I can say are 1. I did not have to pay because I was on company business and 2. It was better than Olive Garden" 0
+This place is a little hidden gem. The food was fantastic. A little bit of Italy in Phoenix. Everything we had tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. I'll be back! 1
+My main course of the tortellini was delicious, that being said, everything else was bad. I think it was because they did not seem to want our large party if 11, that on multiple times they let us know was an inconvenience (the restaurant was only 1/3 full), and when our napkins were mildew smellingand we politely asked for new ones, they treated us like we were rude, smelling the napkin and saying the entire bag came back from the laundry like this (hello, why would you out them on thetable then!) We also asked for new glasses because the store the napkins in the glasses. It was just horrible after that. The bread I was excited about was cold, wrong meals and drinks were brought with no apology. There was a good 30 minutes we saw noone, and we went through 4 different waiters. \nThey over charged the gratuity and when we showed them the math they denied it only after asking for the manager they wrote in a new price. I will never go back. Even after all that we were standing out front at the benches saying our goodbyes when 2 different waiters came out and walked around the group. They seemed like they were trying to get us leave but I can't be positive. 0
+I was staying at the Pointe Hilton and figured to give this place a try after reading all the great reviews and seeing it was close. I had the Chicken Al Momento , with salad and a cup of cream of mushroom soup . The salad was a balsamic vinigerette and it was pretty lame. It only came with one small tomato slice and no onions or pepperincinis like you get at many Italian Restaurants. The soup was ok and the Chicken Al Momento was ok , but it was served on a very small bed of spaghetti , I mean a box of pasta is about a buck and a half , put some more on the plate. The menu at this Phoenix location was very limited and being from Chicago I had higher expectations. 0
+This place is a home run every time!\n\nAlways a nice spot for a date or intimate dinner with close friends and family, Tutti Santi is our go-to for authentic Italian. The service is top notch. \n\nTheir gnocchi is, in my opinion, the best in the Valley. Try it with their pink sauce (you need to request this as the menu lists a cream sauce with a splash of marinara). \n\nMy husband loves the Ravioli alla Nina. It's so good. Sometimes ravioli dishes are so darn heavy, but not here! Nina's sauces \nachieve the fine balance of lightness and flavor and this dish is a prime example.\n\nFinally, try the tiramisu. Light, fluffy and packed with flavor, this dessert is a great way to end a wonderful meal. 1
+Great donuts. I think they are just a slight step below BoSa, but they are very good. 1
+5 stars all of the way! The cute girl behind the counter recommended the maple bacon donut. It was interesting and not bad by any means but it wasn't for me. The apple fritter on the other hand!!!!! It was amazing.\n\nI recently moved to Phoenix and have been looking for a good donut shop like I had at home. I haven't even been able to find a good cake donut in this town. I have been settling for dunkin donuts, safeway or frys crappy selection.\n\nI brought donuts in for the office and they were talked about all day. I have a feeling I will be stopping by very soon to pick up more office goodies. 1
+My husbands back went out, so bad to the point he couldn't stand on his own and would cry trying to sit up. He had gone to a chiropractor yesterday and they said he needed an MRI to confirm the severity.unfortunately he could physically get to a radiologist in time. I decide to take my husband to the ER because he coolant even go potty with out my help, I was really worried about him. \n\nFrom the moment i walked in , I asked the ER administrator for assistance getting my husband out of the car and I get this crazy nurse who is yelling at me that she is busy and doesn't have time. I felt like she was telling me to o away. So I asked if there was another hospital close by. Immediately they get two staff members to help.\n\nAfter being checked in and a nurse practitioner starts ridiculing my husband for coming to an emergency room for back pain and requesting an MRI. Every question my husband answered came with a sneer response back from the nurse. Finally I was livid at that point and asked his boss the RN, if we are wasting their time being here. I called another hospital that knew about the situation and welcomed us. \n\nEvery person we encountered was just miserable and it showed well. Never again. I will give my business with arrowhead health from here on out. 0
+I usually don't complain about Panda Express for yet the food is great and somewhat cheap. However this visit was disappointing. When my boyfriend and I walked in right from the start there was not enough food out and what was there was old and you can tell it must have been sitting out there for some time. When we got our order the Orange chicken tasted dried out. Overall the food was old. Very disappointed. 0
+What a let down! Pizza was 15min late from the 40-45m pickup wait, staff was blah, and when I got home to try the pizza... Totally let down... And ps - the angry crayon written signs all over the place are soooo tacky. 0
+"I know that this place is a cult favorite for East Coast pizza aficionados, but the experience is disturbing and the workers are less than friendly. Plus, the place smells like an old grease pit.\n\nIf you have been stranded on Glendale on the corner of 12th street, and you must find a slice of pizza within the next 2 minutes Pat's is your place. Otherwise, save yourself the reoccurring nightmare and go somewhere (really anywhere) else.\n\nStetson \""""The Brand Man\"""" Brandish" 0
+R.I.P. Pats Pizza. So sad we have lost our neighborhood eatery to self demise. After eating from Pats for years with an occasional disappointment my last 3 delivery orders have been inedible. Good Bye and RIP. 0
+I ordered 5 large pizzas for a party I had last weekend and they were great. I popped in early in the day and placed my order. The pizzas were hot and ready on time. We got a variety of pizzas and they were really good. The spicy chicken pesto was the biggest hit. Totally perfect for the party. All my friends were asking about the place I ordered from. They have awesome wings too. Plus, everyone that works there is so nice... the type of neighborhood place you always want to order from. 1
+"I love this library for two very important reasons; free WiFi, Air Conditioning.\n\nI take my daughters to this location frequently, as there are plenty of in-house kids activities, plus we can check out movies and books for them, that I can still return when they're back home in CA.\n\nBut the summers, when the girls are here for an extended stay, this is our home away from home.\n\nWe will often ride our bikes down, and just hang out in the air conditioned comfort, playing games, or reading books. Sometimes the girls will do some computer-based activities, and I'll catch up on Facebook or Twitter, on my iPhone.\n\nOne of the things I love about Phoenix area libraries is the Culture Pass; you \""""check out\"""" a culture pass and get free tickets and admission to area museums, including the Heard, the Bead museum, etc.\n\nThere is plenty of parking, and several bike racks available.\n\nGo and check it out!" 1
+Great Restaurant! Large Portions and good food. 1
+I had a terrible craving for Mexican food the other night, and found myself in this complex doing miscellaneous shopping. So my son and I wandered over to this restaurant, having not been before, just recognizing the name. Walking in, it felt large and clean. It took a while to be seated, and when we did we were put in a corner booth. The waitress was nice, but short with her words. I ordered the chicken chimi with red sauce, and got my son the bean burrito kids meal. Food was just okay. I find myself only coming on here to write so so reviews, and maybe that's not fair as im picky! Probably due to being stuck in a corner booth, the waitress didn't check on us once, and I had to flag her down to get my bill. I suppose if you live in the neighborhood it would be okay to check out, but I wont be back. There are too many other authentic places in town to come here. 0
+idk...i've gotta say, i've had far better pizza than this. i too was excited to try this place based on the reviews. we got decent service, in fact our server was super nice and cute. we split a salad that was simply lettuce and spinach with a tomato thrown in. the 5 bucks we spent on that could have purchased both 1 bag of lettuce and 1 bag of spinach.\n\nmy first glass of wine was corked and so much so that when i went to take a drink it burned my eyes but they were very nice about getting me a new glass of wine.\n\nnow on to the pie... \n\nwe got the spinach special which came with a saccharin sweet sauce; personal preference would be a bit tangier but it was the grease and the crust that was the bummer. when i get thin crust i like it to be crisp but this? not so much. mush to the sogg town. \n\ncan't say that we will come back, there are just too many good pizza places in town. 0
+Ugh, some of the best pizza in town. Just moved to the 'Slope in 2011 and this place has added a couple of pounds to me for sure. Chicago style thin crust, square cut deliciousness.\n\nEver miss that smell that pizzerias used to have? The kind that made you so happy and hinted that there would be a Pacman machine in a table top? That's what this place makes me feel like.\n\nI LOVE the Spicy Italian specialty pizza, and even though it sounds weird, you just have to try the Spaghetti and Meatballs Calzone. Ask for it with Ricotta, you'll thank me! 1
+"Sassy Glasses has one thing going for it; frame selection. \n\nIf there is another place in Phoenix that has comparable frame selection I am unaware of it. \n\nSassy Glasses falls short everywhere else however. The problem is Sassy Glasses is just a middle man. They do not make their own lenses, nor do they have their own doctors. And their optometry knowledge is, to say the least, limited. \n\nThey are good at helping you find the right style, but the doctors they send you to are sub par and if there is a problem with your lenses you will not be able to deal directly with the lens makers. \n\nThe bottom line is Sassy Glasses is good for people with minor vision issues who want to look \""""hip\"""" in their glasses, but people who need serious optometry services should look elsewhere." 0
+If I could award more than 5 stars for Sassy Glasses, I surely would. In addition to having a funky selection of frames you won't find anywhere else, they have genuinely kind folks to help you out. \n\nTry as many frames as you like until you find the ones you love, and they won't mind. They make every effort to get you into the right pair for YOU. Conversely, even if you have fallen in loooove with a frame, they will tell you the hard truth if your prescription will look terrible in them. Sad news indeed, but far better than taking delivery of a look that's not what you expected. \n\nWe had shopped around prior to our visit and placed an order without hesitation. Admittedly the interesting styles are more expensive, but Sassy Glasses' prices are not out of line with other optical boutiques of the same caliber. They also have a number of selections that are priced near the upper end of what the chain stores might offer, but are oh so much more appealing.\n\nMuwah!! 1
+$20 for two F@#$%&! FAXES!?!? OUTRAGEOUS RIP OFF. I feel wholly taken advantage of and I'm pissed off. Nobody bothered to warn me of pricing before sending anything. That is an ABSURD price. 0
+The atmosphere is decent, but the food is absolutely terrible. It is nothing but chewy meat covered in cheap cheese and grease. The quesadillas are served in a pool of grease and the nachos are some of the worst in Phoenix, The quality is an insult to the prices charged and an affront to good Mexican food. Stick with the beer. 0
+"We hadn't been here for several years and got a coupon so decided to try again for dinner . First impression - DARK! Seriously, so dark we can't read the menu (servers had to provide flashlights) and then could barely see our food. Food was OK, but a bit pricey for what we got and service was a bit slow and sporadic. We got a sopapilla for desert and it was strangely salty and sweet. Overall, \""""Meh\"""" was our reaction. Probably won't be back." 0
+I understand that this place is an old classic, but it seems more old than classic at this point. It just feels dirty inside, the food is medium quality at very best and the service struggles. They try hard, but it looks like the staff is on their own. Probably my last visit unless there is a serious change. 0
+Disappointed in the food. The items we ordered were flavorless. Our orders were brought out wrong. Our server was seriously super slow. On the flip side the place is rather nice with a huge outdoor patio. Unfortunately, I do not foresee myself returning here. 0
+Attitude from the hostess\nOlives in the salsa\nDrinks not refilled!\nFood took 30 minutes to come out on a slow night.\nServer neglected us the entire time\nWe asked for the manager.. after waiting 10 minutes we decided to just pay and leave\nAnother 10 minutes for our check to come back. Still, manager never showed up\n\nI'll never go back again. 0
+"I thought I was going to really impress some friends when they discovered the highly touted \""""famous\"""" chocolate fountain feature of our surprise Sunday brunch. \n\nAllow me to help manage YOUR expectations, so you're not as disappointed as I was: Yes, there is a chocolate fountain and it is included with your $8-13 brunch entree; but, buy your own(probably identical) model at Wal-mart for $40 and save yourself the heartache of a disappointing meal. \n\nGranted, we came for the \""""famous\"""" chocolate fountain but we were prepared to enjoy breakfast first! Another disappointment. \n\nI had the breakfast burrito and could only stomach the beans. The potatoes tasted like they'd been in the freezer too long. The eggs in my burrito were chewy not \""""lightly\"""" scrambled in the slightest. The machaca had decent flavor but it was further ruined by the enchilada sauce that tasted straight from a generic can!\n\nOne of my guests had pancakes. Sadly, these were neither light nor fluffy, instead they were chewy and tough just like my eggs.\n\n \""""The myriad of accompaniments you can serve with the chocolate fountain are only limited by your imagination\"""" in theory, but at Aunt Chilada's this past Sunday, your choices were dry chunks of cantaloupe, flavorless honeydew, pineapple cubes, (shall we say \""""aged\"""") marshmallows, and the unimaginative standby: strawberries. Oh! And, crispy lady fingers. \n\nFull disclosure: I did not tell our server how much I hated my burrito or the pancakes and she DID ask how everything tasted. \n\nTruthfully: I was weary from the disappointment. It's one thing to send back an entree but to say everything was unsatisfactory?! I just won't recommend it or plan to return." 0
+Very happy with the work Ray and his team has done on my '07 BMW 328i. With over 116K miles on my car it's good to have a shop I am comfortable with. My car and I like Scott's Motor Werks. 1
+I do love the quick service and delicious food. McNuggets are my guilty pleasure. Today, I went and ordered a large iced tea unsweetened at the drive thru. Another bonus is the $1 drink. However, the tea was not fresh. It was gross and I threw it away. Shame on you for not keeping fresh tea on hand on a hot day! 0
+I wish I could do negative stars. They are crooks! And liars! They will rape you any chance they can get and their customer service is a complete joke. Their website has incorrect information posted and everything I have ever tried to do with BofA has been a night mare. I wouldn't wish this bank on my worst enemy! 0
+The staff is very friendly and they bring your drinks out to you. The artwork and jewelry by local artists is usually quite good, and something I'd consider buying if I had the spare money.\n\nTheir coffee has a great taste, much better than Starbucks, and I like putting money into small businesses instead of the Wal-Marts of the coffee world. They make my finicky customized orders with no issue and I always prefer to visit them rather than a Starbucks, but I have to hold a star back due to their pretty limited hours. They close especially early on Sundays considering their line of business, so sometimes I end up having to hit the Starbucks anyway. :( 1
+"First ill start off with saying my truck is currently getting repaired at Als this very moment and I will update my review as soon as I pick it up. What brought me into Als Unibody and Frame Repair shop. About 3 weeks ago i bought a 2003 Dodge Dakota in last week to have Al take a look at it. I bought the truck off Craigslist and got ripped off big time. Not only did I have to put $2,000 in repairs to the motor and tranny within not even a week of owning it, I found out after pressing my breaks hard and hearing a loud pop underneath my truck and it pulling hard to the right that my frame was pretty much cracked in half. The seller used bondo and paint to hide it. I took the truck in to 3 different auto collision center's and was turned down by 2 of them and the 3rd one estimated the damage to be at $3,500. I decided to do some more shopping and found some private welderd and was turned down by all 3. One of them recommended I take it to Al. Im glad I did. He put my truck on the lift and checked it over explaing everything in detail. After looking my truck over he said I would need a comple right side frame piece from another truck. He called several junk yards and got a few different prices and went with the that cost me less. When he showed md the estimate he wrote up I thought there must have been a typo coming in a little over $2,000 less then what the other shop quoted me. Of course I went forward with the repairs I felt real comfortable leaving my truck in his hands. I never felt pressured into anything and I never got the feeling that he was \""""in it for tge money.\"""" Now with all that being said he definitely made a good first impression and as soon as I pick up my truck I will update this review and tell about my experience after repairs r done" 1
+Terrible experience with Dr Lersch and referral specialist. First time visit with Dr Lersch for 11 year old check up was okay. Everything since then, including spending hours on the phone following up on a referral, false promises to send to referral dr.s and finally a decision Dr Lersch would not support a referral to a speech therapist even though he diagnosed him as tongue tied. What a run around! 0
+We have been coming here for years, loved the food and the ambience...until tonight. This was suppose to be a special night out for our daughter before she headed off to college. We decided to sit in the bar area..bad idea if you want to be served food quickly. We ordered our dinner at 6:00....at 6:35 our waitress came by to apologize for how long it was taking...apparently there was a private party with 60 people in the area next to us and the food was taking a while. That was a little hard to believe as there was a family of 5 sitting in the restaurant area who got bread and were served long before us...and we didn't get any bread. Our food finally arrived at 6:45. My daughter and I ordered the salmon, my husband-the steak. The salmon was supposed to have a citrus marinade..no citrus flavor was to be found, and it was very dry. My husband's steak was so over done and dry, he didn't even want to bring the leftover home to our dog. We expressed our disappointment to the waitress-who was very nice and apologized..she mentioned the chef is new and we are not the first people to complain about the food. We did get a small discount for the meal, but unfortunately, will not be back. 0
+"I must say... I was really looking forward to having dinner here. We were on a quick weekend get away in Scottsdale for my 32nd birthday, and I booked this place to celebrate with the love of my life. \n\nBoy oh boy, what a disappointment !!! We arrived, and I was impressed with the atmosphere, decor, and the fantastic view stretching across the phoenix urban sprawl. When we checked in with reception, we were informed that we would have a 10mn wait to be seated outside.\n\n\""""10mn ? Not a problem !\"""", I said, and continued on to state that we would grab a drink at the bar and sit outside to take a look at the view, while we waited to be seated in the dining area.\n\nAnd we waited. And waited. And waited. All the time, seeing free seats being taken by others (although there was no one waiting behind us). We ended up asking about it, and they were quite rude, did not apologize, and ended up telling us that they had been looking for us, but we were no where to be found, which is IMHO a load of bullocks, given that we had made eye contact with the floor manager several times during our wait. In the end, we got seated by the bus table, still outside, my mood souring by the minute... but hey, it was my birthday, I wasn't going to let something like that ruin the moment.\n\nI wasn't surprised by the prices, as I knew what we were getting into. I was however, surprised by the crappy quality of the dinner we had for the $ we paid. \n\nThey brought the perfunctory \""""amuse gueule\"""", which was a joke, to be honest. If I was a restaurant manager, I would be literally embarrassed by what they deigned to serve: 2 table spoons of some sort of artichoke bisque served in a large mug... makes you feel like someone scraped the bottom of a soup pan and was serving you yesterday's leftovers from the local penitentiary. I was quite unimpressed. Gordon Ramsey would have had a fit.\n\nAt this point, we were also annoyed with the high powered, halogenic lights, that are pointed right in your face, literally blinding you when the beams catch you at the right angle... I was starting to have a head ache, as was my wife.\n\nThey then came around to serve us some bread and pesto butter, which I must say was pretty nice tasting.... (but come on,... how hard is it to screw up bread??).\n\nWe perused the wine menu, and decided to order a South African white chardonnay, from the Stellen Bosch region (Mirlest white)... which was pretty good. Nice touch was that we didn't finish the bottle, and they re-corked and bagged it for us before leaving... which was a plus...\n\nAs a starter, I had the pan seared foie gras... which was a bit too gelatinous for my liking (have had way better)... the waffles were a nice touch. It reminds me of a restaurant in Paris that used to serve foie gras with ginger bread... quite nice... the sweet and salty combo always works wonders.\n\nMy wife ordered the Chevre walnut tarte... one piece of advice... stay the hell away from it. Its mainly a medley of thick, sandy crust and walnut powder, with ABSOLUTELY NO DETECTABLE trace amounts of goat cheese.... For 11$, it was an absolute rip off. The server initially didn't react when we told him that this dish was absolutely not a success... however, he did later take it off the bill.\n\nMy wife just had a really unlucky evening. Being vegetarian, she ordered the Vegetarian Trilogy. What this ended up being was a soggy vegetable lasagna, served with a supposed macademia truffle sauce that tasted more like peanut butter, except that it was even more bland and greasy.... The truffle scented gnoccis that we ordered as a side dish, looked like, and tasted like stale, soggy, greasy fries... yuck.\n\nI however ordered the diver's scallops and lobster, which was pretty good. Not the softest lobster, but damn tasty, and the scallops were perfect, and huuuge. \n\nNo dessert, as we were pretty disgusted with the whole experience.\n\nNet/net: expensive place, crap value for money, food is totally hit and miss, but the view is nice, if they can deign paying attention to the service they provide...." 0
+The view for this place is nice and their food tasted not too bad but the price just doesn't justify what you get. They have some of the smallest portions I have ever seen for a pretty penny. The waiter I had was a bit of a prick and I was forced to pay him basically a 40% tip. I dined in a party of 6 and they add a service charge on top of a 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more. It's ridiculous and so not worth going to. I'm from LA so seeing overly priced food with so so service doesn't get high marks from me. I won't be coming back. You're really just paying for the view. I am so disappointed with this place. 0
+"My husband and I committed to trying a rare, expensive restaurant on each anniversary. This year, we were led to A Different Pointe of View. Everything was special and delicious, just as one would hope for a celebratory occasion. A welcome surprise was the service provided by Luis. He gave the right amount of suggestions for courses, wine and timing - all with a sense of humor one would not expect from such a fine restaurant. (At one point, he compared himself to Cesar Milan.) We shared the Short Ribs Ravioli and Steamed Cedar Creek Clams as 2 courses, at Luis's suggestion. It felt so European! My husband savored the Coffee Brown Sugar Seared Pork Tenderloin, while I especially enjoyed Luis's suggestion of Grilled Cedar River Marinated Hanger Steak. The both proteins were some of the most tender I've ever tasted. The hanger steak was a thin serving and the perfect portion. To end, we chose a Midnight Espresso Cup, but Luis also brought us the creme brulee, too. As he said, \""""You can't come to the Pointe and miss out on the creme brulee.\"""" He was SO right. I hate dessert and it made me never want to say no to a dessert again. One thing to remember is to prepare for a long service. Food like this is worth it. My one complaint: the clam broth was underseasoned. Seems like small potatoes to me." 1
+I had my first experience here last Friday night. The service and food was excellent. Things started out a bit shaky as they had a very loud wedding party in the dining room and I was concerned it would ruin the evening. Luckily they left about 20 minutes after our arrival and the rest of the night was perfect.\nI am a fan and I will go again! 1
+Good view with bad breath waiter! The view is great but I expect a lot more than just a view from a restaurant trying to be the high end of restaurant. The service was poor and our waiter was just awkward (oh and he had horrible breath).\n\nThe food was ok but not great. For a restaurant that charges the high end prices I expect high end service & high quality food. My girlfriend and I both ordered the filet and they were both slightly over cooked but not enough to send them back. It was my girlfriends birthday so they were nice enough to bring out a free dessert but they should have asked me if it was something we liked first because it was not. I would have rather paid for a dessert that we both enjoyed.\n\nSo in summary, the view is A+ along with a romantic setting, food below average for what i expect & service was poor. 0
+This place has stunning views! The downside is the parking although they are providing a valet service. If you are looking to impress someone, this is the place. 1
+This isn't the worse place I've been. In fact the pedicure was really pretty good, but the manicure chipped the very next day! They aslo gave me a kind of hard time about paying with card, even though i tipped in cash. I only went here for a wedding and i don't think I'll be going back. 0
+This place is one of the WORST nail salons I have been to. Horrible color selection, rude staff and plain and simple junk job. The owner Wendy did my girlfriend pedicure and cut her skin, when she said it hurt she squirted a mystery potion on which stung but hopefully disinfected...gross. i wanted to go somewhere else and have a new pedicure done when I left! Not to mention they changed the prices last minute. Dont waste your time or money on this dump. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. 0
+"Ready for the creepiest customer service story ever?????\n\nThe other day I had a not so great gel polish job there; kind of sloppy around the edges, a few little bumps and bubbles, etc. My tech clearly could not understand much English. The rate had been agreed when I came in: $20. When I went to pay at the front, I said to the owner, Wendy, that I was not thrilled with how it looked, but I had to leave for school pickup. She said, \""""OK, five dollar off.\"""" So I handed over $15. She said, rudely, \""""No! You owe twenty! Extra for taking off your old polish!\"""" I said that no, we had agreed on the price when I arrived and she saw that my nails needed polish removal.\n\nThat was when she GRABBED my cell phone from off the counter and said, \""""You pay twenty or I keep your phone!\"""" (!!!!!!!!) I calmly said to please give me my phone, I would pay her. After she handed it back, I said, \"""" You cannot change the price after the service. I am not even happy with this, but I have still paid you. Goodbye.\"""" No insults, no profanity, no yelling. I was holding her business card in my hand, and she grabbed roughly from my hand and crumbled it into a ball. (!!!!!) I had a few singles I had planned to walk back and give to the tech, but I was getting kind of nervous and upset.\n\n\nAs I turned to go, she ran out in front of me and STEPPED ON MY FOOT! This caused me to lose my balance and my flip flop went spinning across the floor, and she kicked it even further. (!!!!!) Plus, there were a few other customers in pedicure chairs watching, and I said, \""""Do you really want to do this? Assault a customer who has just paid you? Really?\"""" Then another worker went up to her and spoke in Vietnamese, and she glared at me and said, \"""" I call police on you! \"""" I said to go ahead! She would be the one in trouble. But I was actually scared she was going to strike me!\n\nSo I fled, heart pounding, with nails that look sub par. I would never return, obviously. Wendy should be ashamed of herself. That's a pitiful way to run a business." 0
+When I went, my male manicurist took two smoking breaks in the middle of doing my nails! And then when I went back and got the same guy, he didn't even massage my shoulders?!? WTF?! The service was just outright horrible and I will never come back here again. The only reason I went back the second time in the first place was with a friend and her mother--unexpectedly to this place. Would not recommend. 0
+"This place is consistently rated one of the top two or three salons in the state, which is probably what drew my sister and mom there to begin with. Being a totally oblivious male when it comes to things like this, I usually just go with recommendations from friends or family. What was surprising was that it has all the chic trendiness of the upscale places, which ding patrons for 60-75$ per male cut, but at less than half the price. \n\nI have gotten cuts from Myriah, Rae Lyn, and Lucy and they all have done great jobs. They all were able to take what I instructed (for example, once it was, \""""I'm shooting for Dr. McDreamy. Go!\"""") and I'm always pleasantly surprised. Good conversation, nice people, and no snobby feel like at most spots like it." 1
+I've been going to Salon Surreal for about a year now. I get my waxes done there, and am totally in love with Kari!!! Those back rooms are great, and relaxing. I've gotten a facials and micro-dermabrasions done as well, all of it well worth the time and money I spent! \n\nI also have my hair done now by Nichole, who is new to the salon, but \nsuper sweet!! She's actually going to be doing my hair and the bride's hair for my brother's up coming wedding! And from what I've heard of her other formal 'do's she's amazing, so I'm very excited about that. \n\nNo matter what you're looking for this salon and spa has what you need! And if you're not sure, give them a call and the receptionists can give you a recommendation! \n\nI love the decor of the place, it's appealing to the eye (if you know what to look for) and it's classy. I would say it's the best mixture of an upscale salon and a place I could go just to hang out. \n\nEveryone that works there is nice and their personalities run the spectrum!! Some are sweet and soft spoken while others are boisterous and outgoing. The one thing I would never say is that this salon is anything like a factory. It's functionality and flowing set up allows clients to be the center of their stylists, esthetician, or nail techs attention. Each person there brings their own personality and pop! to their area but is by no means cluttered. \n\nI would recommend this salon to anyone visiting the Phoenix area!! They have fabulous male and female stylists, massage therapists, estheticians, and nail techs!!!! 1
+I really wanted to like this salon. After the reviews I read, I was expecting a really upscale salon. While the iced tea served there is good, I diddnt think they would bring it to me in a tiny styrofoam cup. I used to go to Rolfs. But wanted a change. I explained this to the receptionist that I am in bad need of a new look. I tried to book my appointment with Bobby, but he was on vacation. So I asked who was good with coloring brunette hair and she told me Rachel. I arrived early because after reading reviews I thought parking would be a nightmare. I had no problem parking and there were many spots available.\nRachel was a doll. She had an awesome personality. And after I told her I really wanted a change, there wasnt much hair cut off at all. The color was beautiful when I left the salon, but the red washed out within 3 days. I was very dissapointed. Also I saw other stylists giving the neck massages forever! However, I diddnt get any such treatment. The only time I got in the sink was to quickly wash the color out.\nI do not love the cut. When I spend that much money on a salon visit. I think I should LOVE it. I will not be returning to the salon. But for those of you who wish to, there is a 20 percent off coupon on arizonaspagirls.com 0
+Since my first appointment with Brandi three years ago, I won't let anyone else near my hair. Best highlights ever, and great cuts from short to long and back again. I have recurring goth phases too, so I appreciate that she doesn't condemn me for being a child of the 80s. ;o)\n\nThe place is friendly and hip and pretty competitive in their pricing, considering that it gets such rave reviews. I can't help but notice the lack of haughtiness. This is a milder version of swank. Everyone's really friendly (they even feed me tea & cookies), and when I was finally brave enough to treat my hopelessly imperfect body to that first bikini wax, I was really glad I did it here. Highly recommended! 1
+This was the place to be! back in 1983 now time has been harsh to this place. Maintaince issues and rough edges detract from this place.\n\nCeiling lights missing their covers, Tiles on the outdoor baseboards falling off and covered in over spray from a cheap paint job. Staff wearing tuxedo like clothing that on paper looked good but in reality was wrinkled and a thin facade.\n\nThe food here too lacked any unique presentation or flavor. The bar did seem to have decent prices, and to add to the class the urinals in the restroom have cup holders so you can bring that drink with you. 0
+My garage door opener died a few weeks ago. This company came out and replaced a part. Was working for 4 days. Then died again. They came out a second time and fixed it again. It broke down 3 days later, same issue. Called for a 3rd time and was told a tech was coming. They didn't show. Mix up in the office apparently. Rude receptionist didn't want to make things right and said a tech may come in 3 days. Techs were nice. Who knows whats up with my garage door opener. But geez...horrible customer service. Note: my home warranty company chose this company. I did not. Having someone else come tomorrow. 0
+This may be the best hole-in-the-wall Mexican food I've ever had.\n\nI found this place on Yelp after searching for Mexican restaurants in the Sunnyslope area, and was expecting a lot after all the rave reviews. My boyfriend and I have been there for dinner twice now, and attempted a third time but arrived too late because I forgot that they close at 8pm :( One of the only negative things about the place so far. I think they should stay open until at least 9PM, but oh well.\n\nI've read numerous comments about poor service but both times I've been, service has been just fine. Maybe a little on the slow side regarding the check, but I can let that slide as I was not in a hurry to leave either time. The ambiance is not romantic or necessarily inviting, but it's charming in its own way.\n\nI found it a little strange that they charge for chips and salsa ($1), but it's a small price to pay, as the chips were very fresh and the salsa (both the salsa served with the chips, and the bottled hot sauce) was quite good. I think both times I've eaten at El Bravo, I ordered the chicken chimichanga dinner special served with sour cream, guacamole, cheese, tomato and rice and beans on the side. The chimichanga was AMAZING. Flavorful, juicy, tender shredded chicken and a very fresh and crispy flour tortilla. The toppings were a little overwhelming, next time I may ask for them on the side. The rice and beans both had good flavor and I was very satisfied with the whole meal. I thought the little crispy flour tortilla with cinnamon sugar which was brought with the check was a very nice way to end the meal.\n\nEl Bravo is a little nondescript and can be easy to miss while looking for it, but it's totally worth it! 1
+"I liked that they offer respray if you find critters within 21 days of spray, but after 3 months of service, have had to have re-sprays EACH month. Paying extra to treat for scorpions and there are now scorpions galore and worse than prior to exterminating...\n\nAnd to make matters worse, they give a 2-3 hour window to be home and twice now, have not met that window or bothered to call to let me know they were not going to make their time slot, leaving to to reschedule and play the \""""wait around for the bug guy\"""" all over again.\n\nDo yourself a favor and find a more reliable company." 0
+I have used Lee Collins for AC issues for the past three years. They are always thorough, prompt & very reasonably priced. They just left my house after I called them early on a Saturday morning, here within just a couple of hours & issue repaired immediately! They will always have my business! 1
+I ordered a pizza and salad for delivery from GrubHub. While my delivery showed up on time, my order was wrong. The pizza was missing 2 of the toppings I was charged for and was under-cooked. Additionally my salad came with the wrong dressing. The experience was disappointing. It's the small things that make a difference and Streets of New York dropped the ball tonight. 0
+i love, love, love the high level of customer service that paul and his staff provide at central car care. i recommend them to all my friends. good service, nice people, great prices, reliable..... what more can you ask for? 1
+Got me in and out fast, inexpensive, and friendly. 1
+I'm sitting in a pedicure chair now. I called for an appointment for a pedicure and manicure at the same time since I am on lunch. They said sure come at 12. Got here at 12 and they said they can't do them both at the same time. One after another. I said no I am on lunch, that's why I called. So I said fine just pedicure. They have been chit chatting in some language for the past 20 mins and my pedicure is barely even started. So rude. If they would stop talking and screaming across the room- maybe they could get more done. 0
+So, I am new to the Sunnyslope area and work nearby. Choices when you have a half hour lunch are pretty slim around here. We have Jack in the box, McD's and a Subway. I had never seen this little place because it's so well hidden. A friend who lives in the area recommended I try their sandwiches. Since I'd like to think I'm open to trying new things I walked on in. The deli is quite the interesting little place. Italian posters have taken over the store and it's kept dark. They seemed to have a vast array of authentic Italian foods for cooking at home. The menu offered variety of sandwiches as well as pizza (sold by the slice) and spaghetti. I settled on a salami sub. Wow, I have never realized a sub can taste SO good!! The salami with the cheese they used plus the condiments gave the sub a nice little kick. Everything tasted quite fresh. The tomatoes were smaller and shiny, bright red. The prices are great. What I could tell a sub runs 2.50- 4.00. Well worth it for its size. They also have the option of getting a side with your sub. While waiting for my sub to be prepared I did grab an orange Italian ice from the freezer. Once at work, I found it had no taste. It was just orange colored ice. All in all, great experience! Can't wait to try some more sandwiches! 1
+"Good selection, usually helpful people working out in the plants, but customer service falls apart when you get to the counter--very slow. Bought a 15G tree last time, paid for planting, which was all fine initially. However, the tree lost nearly all its leaves within a couple weeks. We called them and they told us not to be concerned. Well, we waited for the tree to recover but it ultimately died; so called them back (now a few months later). They scheduled someone to come out to \""""check it\"""", but they were a no-show for the scheduled appointment. Called again, and the run-around started. NOW they needed an invoice number (provided) and were supposed to call back. No call back. Called again to check; no call back. Called to complain--no call back. We've just given up, on getting this tree replaced, as well as ever going back to Whitfill. Buyer beware." 0
+"My dog ended up here after being hit by a car (I was on vacation and someone was watching my dog for me) , because it was the closest option.\nLong story short , I felt ripped off.\n\nThe review by Mike W. is very familiar to me. I was misled , and they were performing procedures just to increase the final bill. After 2 weeks in their \""""care\"""" my dogs condition deteriorated and my dog had to be put down. \n\nI do not want to relive the experience emotionally so I'm keeping this short." 0
+"I thought Gallagher's was a sports bar? I had planned to meet a couple of friends and watch a rare ASU baseball broadcast on national TV. I arrive first, and have to practically beg to have the game put on one of the many TVs present. (I'm sure none of the other 3 people in the bar were watching Jeapardy). Another patron (one of 3 already there) had asked previously, he told me later, only to be shot down by the manager. So then I asked if I could actually listen to the game, too? No such luck. Did I mention this was the home-town ASU baseball team, nationally ranked, fighting for their post-season? And a sports bar opts to play 80's hits, instead? I quickly called BS on that, and as soon as the rest of my party arrived, we left. If you want a \""""sports bar\"""" near Squaw Peak, I suggest trying 16th St. Sports Bar n Grill, instead.\n\nI've been to many Suns games and other events at Gallagher's, so I assumed they would have a local sports team on tv with audio. The food is OK, the prices are a bit steep for pub-grub. When I was there, a Monday during happy hour, there were about equal number of wait staff to patrons, and it still took 10 minutes to get a drink.\n\nI'm very disappointed in the service, and the lack of understanding by the management. The food isn't enough to get me back, and the prices are higher then average. I'd give it less then one star, if I could." 0
+Normally I love this place but today management failed. They were understaffed to a criminal degree which is bad for employees and patrons. Its not like the Derby came as a surprise.\n\nNever coming back for a special event here. I did go to the 7th St and Union Hills location for Preakness and had a MUCH better experience. Get your act together on 16th St and I could be persuaded to try again. 0
+Haven't ate here in years due to location but decided to have hubby pick this up for dinner last night.\n\nMu shu pork- amazing!\n\ncrab Rangoon's- Amazing\n\nChix and broccoli- pretty good broccoli a little mushy\n\nReally enjoyed dinner! check it out for some good eats 1
+The Saturday after breaking my liver and recovering from a hangover, I decided that pizza sounded great! I love supporting non-chain establishments, the mom and pop shops of my hood. I decided to order a pizza from Stumpy's. \n\nMeh. It wasn't awful, it wasn't inedible, but it didn't knock my socks off. The sauce was a little plain and I ordered extra cheese on my pizza and got just enough cheese to cover the sauce. I am willing to try Stumpy's again because the service is so friendly and the pizza is prepared right in front of you. Maybe I should start with a plain pepperoni before going into the sausage and onion realm. Maybe I got a little crazy on my first trip. No...I don't think so, but I'm willing to give them another shot. 0
+I'm staying at the squaw peak resort and had a free breakfast voucher for this place. I waited for 15 minutes. No waiter. Finally flagged one down and ordered an omelette. Nothing fancy. 20 minutes later no omelette. Finally flagged the waitress down an said I had to leave. She said she would put it in a box for me and went to the kitchen. Three minutes later, still no waitress. No box. I walked out hungry. Went back for lunch. It was a big mistake. almost no customers there as we arrived at 11:10 am. It took FOREVER. Fifty minutes later my fish tacos arrived. Not once did my water get refilled. No one asked me how my lunch was. I'm never coming back. I wish I could give it 0 stars. 0
+My boss asked for a referral for an interior designer to decorate our new office building so I reached out to the Yelp community and got turned on to Neilsen. I sent all the contact info on to my boss and she was thrilled that I had a referral for her so quickly! Brownie points for me! \n\nNosomuch. While Nielsen might be extremely talented, his follow through and time management were less than adequate. He wouldn't return my boss' phone calls without her leaving him several messages, was 2 weeks late turning in his proposal, and would go out of town for weeks at a time without letting her know he was gone....I could go on and on, but really, I don't want to re-live the embarrassment again. \n\nI know there is the chance that perhaps there were some crossed circuits here, especially since there are so many positive reviews, but honestly, something was amiss with this experience and that's why the low marks (I don't give a lot of low marks normally and it pains me to do so).\n\nI'm not saying don't use this company, because they are probably extremely talented, but I would evaluate the situation you're in before you recommend them to someone so you don't end up in the same predicament I am in. 0
+Because of this Blockbuster..Im now a NetFlix member.. EVERYTIME since Ive moved to N. Phoenix that I have been a paying.. yes, paying customer, you Blockbuster managers.. I have had or witnessed an issue at this place.. scratched movies.. once I get them home.. just to go back and not even get an apology.. wow! you gave me a free movie.. the same one and you act like you did me a favor?! Ugh.. and the attitude and unprofessionalism of the peeps working there.. I mean.. seriously, people.. DONT yell across the store to ask if it was inventoried.. no manners here , whatsoever.. and does the line of people really care that you were completely drunk last weekend.. as you tell your coworker.. No.. we think your an immature slob.. and what the h is that burping sound from the supply room.. Oh wow! ITs a burping coworker.. fantastic 0
+The Flamingo Palace is my favorite Asian food restaurant. A great family atmosphere but also a great place for date night. Great food at a great price, Check it out if your in the area!! 1
+Finally found a Chinese restaurant in my hood! \n\nWe've ordered take out 4 times within the last 2 weeks if that give you any idea of how much I like this place. I don't know how, but the takeout food is still HOT once you get it home and start making your plate. I personally love this, because who wants to nuke something 20 mins after picking it up? Not meeeee. \n\nQuick service - take out was FAST and the restaurant was packed. Reasonable prices 7-12 range for dinner. LARGE servings (1 order of Cashew Chicken can be 2-3 meals for me. My husband more like 1-2 meals). \n\nWe've been happy with everything we've ordered. Flamingo chicken is my hubs favorite, but we've also done chicken fried rice, egg friend rice, beef & broccoli, kung pao chicken and cashew chicken (mentioned above) and its all awesome. Except the Kung pao - but that's probably my fault because I asked them to not make it super spicy, as I'm not a fan and it was lacking flavor in general. (but like i said probably my own fault.) \n\nCan't wait to try more! 1
+It has taken me a while to find a good dentist in this city and now I must say I have found the best dental office in Phoenix (.) Dr. Ortale and his staff are very friendly and outgoing. \nThey are honest and straight forward, plus Dr. Ortale does wonderful work your smile will look better than ever, not to mention all the good music he plays in the clinic...not your boring elevator music that's for sure. My wife and son also loves the office who just started up as new patients. \nLife long loyal patient :) 1
+Shawn Eric has provided wonderful magic and entertainment for two private events this past year. \nEveryone loved it as usual. He has a wonderful talent, personality and always is making people happy and amazed. This expressions on the kids & adults faces are priceless!\nYou have amazed and bewildered us all !\n\nThank you again!\nJessica Moore Aikin 1
+"ok, let me be straight with you. i hate paying full price for anything. yes, i'm one of those people. i love a coupon. i love a discount. and i absolutely love a bargain! but i don't like to feel dirty when i leave a store. i felt really, really dirty when i left this store. ewwwwww. this is a yucky ross. dirty, dirty, dirty! the floors and clothing racks were filthy. i couldn't have bought something even if i wanted to because the store was so gross - i got black \""""stuff\"""" on my hand after touching a clothing rack. the floor was so discolored i'm not sure what the original color was. parts of the store's floor were sticky. many of the clothes had indistinguishable marks on them, presumably from the dirty hangars and racks they are stored on. selection was meager, there wasn't a single shoe, bag, wallet, sock or home decor item that caught my eye. the trip was a waste of an hour that i'll never get back. never, ever again." 0
+"To quote my previous review: \n\""""I'm calling this 3.75 Stars, but I'd easily give another star if there was some mango sticky rice available with the boofay for dessert, but I'll admit that's a lot to ask. \""""\n\n==\nWell, I didn't get my Mango Sticky Rice, but the Saturday boofay contained a few items not there during weekday lunch, including a wonderful Thai Custard Tart with Apple slices and a seasonally updated version of the fruit salad with tons of ripe mango, strawberry, and pineapple.\n\nThe hot line had a few extras as well. There were more seafood dishes than during the week, a unique thai 'salsa' with diced green/red peppers and avocado, and a new crispy tofu number I hadn't ever seen before.\n\nI also got to experience the same level of friendly, attentive service I've grown to expect, but from a completely different set of staff.\n\nConsistency like this points to a very well run establishment.\n\nSo since I promised I'd do it, 4.75 stars!" 1
+Pizza was ok , personally I thought it would blow my mind but it tasted a little better than frozen pizza. And the hot Wings were disgusting , they were literally stone cold and some were hot. It like they were frozen for a month and left in the hot sauce , really dry wings. Never coming back... Btw the guy who answers the phone is not very friendly at all when asking for specials and sounded very annoyed when I called. 0
+I've been going to this pizza place for fifteen years. I use to live in the neighborhood and would visit weekly. I now visit every few months. Best sauce ever! 1
+I took a pair of shoes to this place. It was a simple repair, they just needed the straps glued back in. I was shocked when I went in and there were display cases of watches and only old shoes in sight. It looked like a fence for something. I showed him my shoes and he told me the only thing he could do was staple the straps on the outside. The shoes are Steve Madden Juke and it would have change the entire look. He informed me that was the look now. Um no, I'll try somewhere else and left. I took them to another shop and the owner glued them and fixed them for me for $15. Would never go back to this place, not even if I were shopping for a watch. 0
+I hate to rain on the love parade for this place, but my husband and I went last night for pedicures. I called earlier in the day and MADE APPOINTMENTS. When we got there we waited 20 minutes to even get to the pedi chairs. My husband waited another 10 minutes before a technician even started with him. During the service she cut his toe! The upside of his service was that she gave an amazing leg and foot massage. \n\nNow back to my experience.....basically my service didn't begin until 25 minutes AFTER I got seated in the pedi chair (did I mention we had appt. for 5pm)! 45 minutes after our stated appointment time, I finally saw my technician. Unfortunely we had dinner reservations and had to leave in a limited time, so I basically got shafted on the massage!\n\nThe staff was apologetic about the timing, but first impressions are a killer. I really don't think we will be going back.\n\nSorry Biagio:( 0
+Our AC went out last Saturday in 102 degree heat - called the 'emergency number' and never got a response. Tried to call the number on Sunday and again, no one called us back. Makes me wonder if they even check the number. It took several calls on Monday to even reach a person in the office.\nIt took 6 days to get the AC 'fixed', only to have it break the next week - at the start of the fourth of July weekend. Its now 110 degrees outside, Let's take bets on how long it takes for them to fix it this time.\nJust tried the emergency number, but I don't even expect a response...\n\n6 days to fix a major emergency I my home, by the end of this second issue, we will be almost two weeks without AC- but let me be late on my rent one day and see how much they charge me.\n\nRidiculous 0
+"My GF and I went to Joey's after driving by it for years, but never taking the plunge. To say we were shocked when we stepped insided was a mucho understatement-o. The fucker was empty. It was a wednesday night, and it was kinda early (6:30pm) but I expected more than just us and the smattering of blue hairs that were seated. \n\nI don't wanna come off as an ass hat; the staff was super friendly, but this place was downright C R E E P Y - some would say the decore inside was dated , I'd say it felt like I was sitting in my grandma's living room. The lights were off in half the restuarant ( that's not good) , and the A/C was on the fritz . (or they don't believe in a/c?) It wasn't swelteringly hot inside, but whaterver cooling system they had running could not keep my swamp ass at bay :( \n\nLastly, the the food. While hot and ressembling standard issue italian chow, was off in a \""""alternate dimension kinda\"""" way. Like a Bizzaro Pizza. Yeah. I felt oogy after I ate it. Avoid the regular ice tea, it's olive flavored. olive." 0
+Wow, this place is certainly empty for a reason!\nThe meat in our entrees was way over cooked, or perhaps cooked days before and reheated? The quality of the food was very poor in comparison to the prices on the menu. But actually, I would have returned my dish even if I was at a fast food restaurant...which is where I headed after leaving. \nThe bruschetta was good, and the place was clean but this is about all of the positive comments that I can make on Joey's California Bistro. Too bad, I really wanted to like it. 0
+My friend and i drove 25 miles to get to a yoga class at 2:00pm, we get there 5 minutes late and they did not let us in. We did all we could to get there on time and the lady at the front desk asked us to leave and to arrive on time next time. \n\nI asked her since we drove such a long way to come to this place can we get in? She still said no. I felt so hurt at all the effort we put in. She was looking at us funny because I am Mexican and my friend is Black. We have both practiced yoga for a while now.\n\nSince then, I will not got back due to poor customer response. I will not recommend this place to any of my friends. 0
+"THE BEST YOGA STUDIO IN PHOENIX, HANDS DOWN!\n\nWhy?\n1. Quality Teachers\n2. Dedication to authentic yoga\n3. Supportive community environment\n4. Variety of styles\n5. Yoga teacher training/advanced studies program\n\nI've been doing yoga for more than 15 years, and have tried many studios in the valley. Yoga Pura, by far, is the best studio in town for an authentic experience of yoga.\n\nI particularly enjoy Eric's classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is a certain focus and concentration, as well as a the overall feeling of peace I experience during his classes that I just can't get anywhere else. He teaches yoga as a discipline for creating peace and happiness in his students' lives...not just fluffy stretching.\n\nSome of my other favorite classes include Nyla's Level 1 & 2 and essentials, Rachel's essentials class, and for a good restoration class, check out Laura. I also absolutely LOVE the Yoga Nidra (guided meditation) offered here. Nidra is really hard to find in town, and YP is one of the few places that actually trains teachers in the practice of Nidra. \n\nRegardless of what your looking for...hatha, flow, power, gentle, restorative, meditation...whether you are new or an experienced practitioner, you will find something here that suits your practice style. My best advice to you is to try different teachers and different classes. \n\nOnce you start coming here, you may never stop! If you come regularly, you will undoubtedly make friends. It's so nice to come to class and see people I've met over the years. The community at YP is definitely one of the things that makes it so special.\n\nLastly, yet most importantly.... \n\nYoga is about realizing your limitless potential and releasing from the suffering of the mind. It does this by bringing you into alignment with your \""""true self\"""" and freeing your mind from the lies it tells itself. I always knew that yoga made me feel better. But it wasn't until I started practicing with Eric at Yoga Pura that i started to understand why. This lead me to take YP's Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Studies program in 2011. It was by far THE BEST thing I have done to improve my life. And for that, I will be eternally grateful to Eric, YP teachers and the YP community.\n\nBut don't take my word for it...Test it out for yourself. They offer 3 free classes for newcomers. ENJOY!" 1
+The best place for a real manicure. And a fun place to spend part of your day. 1
+This was my second visit to this location. I received a lot of food for my money but the food is just okay... I love Mexican food and this place is just cranking it out without any real quality. The service was fine and I did not think it took long to wait for my food. I'm passing on this one. 0
+My family loves to come here for family fun days. It is newly remodeled and with lots of TVs with sports and cartoons. Every time we go it is very clean. The atmosphere is very friendly and the pizza is good too. They have tons of new games and they were all in working order. 1
+Just had the most frustrating experience I have ever had at any shipping location. All we wanted to do was ship a package from Phoenix to Chicago. The person we talked to had no idea how the process works or any suggestions to help us ensure the package would arrive next day. When we inquired about sending it to a FedEx location instead of the home address to ensure someone could pick it up, she was absolutely no help in finding a FedEx location anywhere close. She just wanted to say here computer would not let her search locations. Really, you can't search FedEx locations from a FedEx???? We asked about Saturday delivery and she had no idea how that worked or what would happen to the package if it couldn't be delivered on Friday. She wanted to talk about everything but shipping the package. It was almost like she couldn't hear because she paid no attention to the questions we were asking. We finally get a price and it is outrageous and she quotes a time different than what we filled out on the slip. I came home and found a FedEx location very close to where we were trying to ship the package in about 60 seconds on the FedEx site. We were quoted $160+ for overnight. Per the FedEx site we got a quote for $110 using generous measurements. We also got a quote for $77 for Saturday delivery which the store person couldn't even come close to figuring out. Ultimately we took the package to UPS and shipped for Saturday delivery at $75, less than half of the only option the clerk could come up with. I have shipped thousands of items with FedEx, UPS, USPS etc. and you do have to ask questions or you can be disappointed. This gal clearly has not been trained and I don't have enough time to do their job for them. We were there 30 minutes and finally left because we couldn't get anywhere. Ultimately we also saved $85 or more than half so the extra hour to get it all done was worth it. That will be the last time I use this FedEx. 0
+Major Upgrade to this gym! 1
+I'm definitely not a fan of the customer service, but the place has gotten pretty sweet after the remodel. (the ellipticals have TVs on them, and iphone/ipod hookups for charging while working out and using it) The store next door went out of business or something, so they opened that up and and put the weight equipment in there. They bought a whole bunch more elliptical and stationary bikes, and now it's quite a bit more cardio. I'm kinda proud of them for it, honestly. \nParking can be a little rough during the crowded hours, but if you don't mind walking a few extra rows, you'll be okay. 1
+"Though staff seems friendly, they are not knowledgeable about shipping valuable things, how insuring a package works and completely overpriced. \n\nI used their services to ship a sewing machine. They charge $25 to put it in a box and wrap it with bubble tape. I was charged $136 for postage and insurance (though not enough insurance to cover the machine if it broke while shipping because she didn't know how). I felt that I was paying way too much but was in a time crunch so I accepted and left (did not get an actual copy of any shipping forms because she said she had to keep all copies including the one that says \""""customer copy\""""). \n\nOnce my package arrived my feeling of being overcharged was confirmed. Of the $136 I paid for postage and insurance, it only really cost $77 to send. Upon contacting the owner, I was told there was no error and the +75% markup was the retail price because they have no affiliation with UPS and thats how they earn money to stay in business. Had I taken my package to the US Postal Service up the street at Cave Creek I would have gotten better service and paid over $50 LESS for my shipment. \n\nI would give this store 1 STAR because of my experience and feeling that they are extremely overpriced and \""""shady\"""". I gave it 2 STARS however because the item that I sent, did arrive in 1 piece and in the amount of time I was promised. Just feel bitter that I was so severely overcharged for their services. \n\nWon't do business here again. Would recommend using the USPS or the UPS store at Bell and 32nd St - haven't had any issue there before." 0
+"Would give a zero, this Indian lady wants to talk on the phone more then help customers and was quick to say \""""my computer is down\"""" popcopy!" 0
+Thoroughly disappointed in their business practice. The sign said $79, I said I'll buy it, a guy comes up and says we have the footboard in the back. Next lady changed the price to $299. They raised the price nearly 40% right in front of me after I already said I would buy it for the listed\nPrice. Shady business! 0
+"We decided that Tutor Time was just too expensive and their policies SUCK so we decided to switch and heard good and bad things about Susies Mama Bear. We looked at a few places and for the price ($33 a day) we decided to try them out!\n\nThe facilities arent state of the art, they arent very large and the school is kind of tucked away but none of that bothered us in the least. My son is 18 months and as long as he has fun and is safe thats all we cared about, besides the place isnt a dump.\n\nWe have been going for 2 weeks now and have already decided to pull our son out. When my girlfriend picked him up last week the person was changing his poopy diaper and left poop on his butt, then when my GF told her and asked her to wipe it up she was given attitude and a smirk! Everytime you go and pick up your child you are given a \""""security\"""" coin that you give to the teacher to get your kid, when my GF gave the teacher the coin she said \""""whats this?\"""".....really....\n\nThe next time she dropped him off she asked what they were going to do today and the teacher said \""""I dont know I wasnt given the schedule yet\"""". We drop him off later, around 9-10 usually. My GF tried talking to management and they didnt seem to do much, though we were only there 2 week maybe thats not long enough for them to implement change or maybe it was just one complaint and they dont do anything until they get 5, I dont know. \n\nSo I dont know if they are between teachers or if we just caught them in a bad time or what is going on but thats just too much bad mojo for my family. Not sure where were going next but were leaving here." 0
+If I could gives this place 0 stars I would! Worst experience ever! Horrible customer service and the lady who cut my hair messed up my bangs so bad! I can't believe she has a license to cut hair. Beware of the chola lady with red dike hair! 0
+Dined here on Friday night. They had a singer and piano player, nice atmosphere. \nThe stuffed mushrooms and antipasto platters were delicious. The cioppino was perfect, nice fresh shellfish and perfectly seasoned marinara. Tiramisu was home made and a great finisher. Large portions and reasonable prices (they throw in the salads with the entrees gratis). Service was attentive but not overbearing. \n\nWe'll be back.... 1
+"We have been going to Salute for over 10 years. Has been our favorite place to go. Went there for New Years Eve last night, never again. Still great food, service questionable depending on the server but the owner/boss whatever she is has to be the most ignorant, uncaring, un-service oriented person I have ever met. We merely questioned the menu re the lack of potato with a steak, the lack of Caesar salad at an Italian restaurant and she more or less told us too bad, the chef is working hard. She told us that is the way it is, no apology. We wanted to use a gift certificate from Restaurant.Com, wouldn't accept it. Finally agreed to take a plain gift certificate. We told her that we were not happy and would not be back. She blatantly said, \""""I don't care\"""" . They will be out of business within 2 years. Too bad, great place. We talked to both staff members and other patrons on the way out and they totally agreed." 0
+A few weeks ago I came here to have an alignment, because someone hit a curb in my car and my tire was wobbling pretty bad. they did the alignment but that didn't fix the problem. Well as it turned out I needed a new wheel because the old one was bent. I drive a mini cooper, and they didn't have the wheel for it so they told me to go ahead and buy it (I bought it online) and they would install it for me. What I didn't realize until I took it there for the installation was that they were going to do it free of charge. I think these guys are great. I will continue to go to them in the future! 1
+"This is the worst experience I have ever had in the Auto service industry. I made an appointment for an oil change with a Groupon coupon I had purchased. My appointment was at 9am and I arrived on time. I asked how long it might be and was told an hour. I sat down in the waiting room with three other individuals who had arrived prior to me. The one gentleman was in for a tune up, one gal to have her breaks checked and another woman to get her brake pads replaced. Two hours and fifteen minutes later the four of us are still sitting there with no news or updates on our vehicles. The breaks checked gal decides she will need to come again another day and when she tells the clerk this he says, \""""Are you sure? We are about to pull your car in now.\"""" The break pads woman left after 3.5 hours. At 11:15 am the clerk comes to tell me that they did not have the correct oil filter for my car so they have ordered one but he doesn't feel comfortable letting me leave with the current one installed and asks if I can wait another 15 minutes. I reply by stating that I don't feel that I have a choice. At 12:54 he comes to tell me my car is ready. (What happened to 15 minutes?) He offers me six free oil change coupons for the inconvenience and states that \""""it doesn't normally take this long.\"""" Yet everyone else in the waiting room had been waiting nearly as long for their minor services as well. Four hours for an oil change? No offer to take me home, no communication as to what was taking so long, no honest apologies - just an offer to come back for free oil changes. Free or not, my time is worth more than that. I was not pleased when I left to get into my car to find my keys were dirty with a black residue and so was my steering wheel, emergency break and shifter. Yuck! I had to clean me and the inside of my car after my visit. I was sorely disappointed." 0
+Great restaurant for family, friends or even date night! Each time I go, I'm treated like family. Excellent service and excellent food at a great price. My favorite is the Mama's Spinatos Signature Fresh Calzone with Ricotta. It is out of this world good! 1
+This is our favorite pizza place...we probably go once a week and enjoy ourselves every single time. The pizza is AMAZING!! We always get the same thing, a large (cause we always want to take some home!) thin crust pizza with green olives, feta and salami... and it is literally the best pizza we've ever had! Wednesday nights they have 1/2 of a bottle of wine and their house red is pretty good. Very family friendly (sometimes too many families...) but the patio is always a good, chill option. Def dont pass up an opportunity to experience Spinatos! 1
+Yum. Signature Mama all the way. This is a great place, no matter how you slice it. 1
+Great food, bad management and service. Get take out! 0
+I absolutely love this place. I just moved back to Arizona from New Mexico and was really excited to find a local pizza place. There is a perfect amount of garlic in their pizzas. Its just fantastic. I've never gotten a bad pizza ever.. 1
+Just love this place. My family is hooked ;) Someone FINALLY brought Chicago to Arizona. Dream come true. Fabulous food! 1
+The pizza here, phenomenal! They have a sweeter marinara sauce, it's to die for. Their appetizer 3 meatballs in vodka cream sauce, ahh melt in your mouth amazing. I tried the spaghetti calzone in vodka cream sauce this last time, and it was great! Service is always good. If it's busy, which it always is, food can take a little while to come out, but it's worth it!! Oh and you get a free canoli on your birthday :) 1
+These guys are great. I get all of my vehicles aligned here and its always done quickly and properly. 1
+When I have to go to Starbucks (and because of my girlfriend's Caramel Machiatto with too many shot addiction i often do) this is the one that pisses me off the least. I have had a string of bad luck with service and drinks at other locations but the people working at this location really have their shit together. \n\nThe espresso is hardly ever even burned! Almost everyone who works here is sweet as daisies and they even occassionally let me out with my black coffee for free. \n\nThe location is generally quiet and well behaved as far as patrons go so I don't even mind hanging out for a bit to work on my crosswords.\n\nThis location does a great job of reminding me that Starbucks was once a neighborhood coffee house with good business values. 1
+Don't judge a book by it's cover! I recently started coming here and from the outside it looks small and corner-ish; almost like a diver bar. However as soon as you walk in the door you feel as if you have walked into a Costo. I could almost play basketball in the store. The spaciousness is really important to me and you can pick a good seat and survey the entire store. The wall strip of never ending outlets to plug in whatever electronic device is more than useful. The staff are all really affable and cater to your specific needs. Def a great local to read, study, or just get some work done! 1
+"TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.. long review but worth the read. Don't make the same mistake I did. \n\nI actually signed up for Yelp to write this review because my experience was so off putting. AVOID MIKE MARTIN. He was a very nice guy to start, I explained my situation; First time buying a car, my price range, I was already financed, knew the exact car I wanted. He suggested we take a ride, however, before we got the keys I mentioned it seemed a little out of my budget, but he insisted we drive (good sales tactic) Long story short after we got inside he became the aggressive car salesman we all stereotype. He raised his voice ripped off his glasses, threw both elbows on the desk and told me \""""I clearly have never bought a car before\"""" (which was one of the first things I told him) After that I mentioned how I still think the car is out of my price range and he told me that I would have to get financing through the dealership and called it a \""""stupid idea\"""" to get financing any other place. What shocked me the most was when I told him I didn't want to low ball nor do a back and forth sales negotiation. If the price works we have a deal, if not lets not waste time. His response was \""""It's because of people like you we have to do this\"""" After a comment like that I walked out. Tried to resolve with the manager a few days later (he tried to sell me another car...what?) and I was assured it would be brought to Mike's attention. All in all its a nice dealership, decent selection but horrible buying experience. If you are looking for a great no B.S. car buying process I recommend taking your money elsewhere." 0
+Great dealership and one of the easiest car purchasing experiences I've had. Nathan was great and seemed as though he was an old pro despite learning he had only been working there a short time. Fair prices, low pressure, will definitely return 1
+Ok, if you like canned chicken, no spices and little flavor, this is your place!\n\nThe chicken Tortilla soup was good, and the chips... The salsa and everything else was processed, canned, pre-made garbage! Fuck this place and it's food!\n\nMiguel was very nice and the bathrooms are clean, but beyond saying hi to a nice waiter or pissing on clean porcelain, don't bother! 0
+Delicious. This was our first visit since Thai Rama has been closed and we were not disappointed.The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The Tom Kah soup was some of the best I've ever had and the lemon infused water was a nice touch. We also had the sweet and sour chicken which was kinda meh but everything else was quite tasty. We will be back for sure. 1
+Wanted to get a sectional reupholstered and ended up with a nightmare of an experience. 0
+Worst Customer Service and follow-up appointment. I traveled from North side of town to view Design Center. Location was not the best but I thought it would be good once inside. Man was sitting at desk and never bothered to greet. Sales Person came over and I made appointment for one of Team Members to come to residence and get ideas and work quoted. It NEVER HAPPENED. So Disappointed that they did not even call me back to say they were too busy. Glad this happened as I cant imagine if they actually got awarded for contract work; their follow-up would be horrible. BUYER BEWARE! Customer Service and Follow-up is what gets your business relayed to friends. 0
+I like this place. It's clean and big, and always has a ton of staff. They are incredibly friendly and do fast, great work. Prices are incredibly reasonable. Plus they always accommodate you to make sure you can get in, even as a walk-in customer. They'll even stay late to make sure you get taken care of. 1
+My dog is 86 pounds of pure chicken. She's a rescue who is still very nervous around strangers (and vacuums, doorbells, and wood flooring), and her size can make her a real monster when she's scared. Yet she still needs annual checkups and booster shots, and Lookout Mountain is the lucky winner. The front desk was very cooperative at shuffling her right into the exam room when we arrived so that she wouldn't have to sit in the waiting room (with all those scary strangers). The vet tech and the vet were both very patient and so very sweet to her throughout the visit. My dog responded very well to their kindness, and actually behaved better for them than she has with any other stranger (even though the mailman has never tried to put a thermometer in her butt!). I'm very happy with how they handled my dog. (Though, from experience, it helps to schedule the first appointment of the morning and call them en route to warn them that a big scared dog is on its way.) They also see my cat, which has also always been a positive experience. (But he's always well behaved at the vet. He's just glad he gets let out of the evil plastic box inside the evil metal box on wheels. He doesn't care what the vet does to him, as long as he's out of the box.) 1
+This place kinda sucked. We went araound lunch time so it was almost at full capacity I fig it would be ok since it was full and all. It looked like there was 2 people working here. I give props to the mex girl cooking all the food. It's cafeteria errrr um Subway style mexican food they ask you what you want and add it to your burro or w/e you get a tray and sit. I had a veggie burrito which was basically rice and your choice of black or pinto beans they did have 3 tortilla's to choose from. It was a pretty big burrito and fairly good but nothing special. The kid had a chicken quesadilla which was tiny they put like maybe a tablespoon of chicken in it with a side of cinnamon chips they gave her like 4 chips and a small ftn drink not very much for the 4.25 kids meal if you ask me. Their Salsa bar was disgusting with wilted cilantro, salsa's, limes and lemon's. The only plus here is the drinks! They serve good beer here Modelo, dos XX, Cuervo rita's, and even 99 cent margaritas everyday which I did not try. They also had fountain jugos. I may go back next time but more for the drinks. 0
+HORRIBLE SERVICE!! Beware when ordering they will not even attempt to correct there mistake! I ordered the shrimp and vegetable dinner combination. To my surprise when my food arrived it was just shrimp and vegetables not the combination. I called the store back, explained the problem, and told them I would pay for a full size fried and egg rolls ( to match my huge potion of shrimp and veggies). The girl on the line said it was no problem that they wouldn't charge me. About 3 min later a women with a heavy accent called and explained that I did not say I wanted a combination and they are too busy to come back. I was so appalled! I barely knew what to say! Too busy to come back and correct there mistake, especially when I offered to pay for it?! I ended up ordering from another place and will never order from this shop again. I would give them 0 stars if I could! 0
+This is our favorite Chinese restaurant! Been going there for about 3 years and they did get new owners about a year ago. We've dined in and taken out food. It is indeed a hole in the wall but the service is always good and great sized portions - we always have leftovers! My personal favorites are the crab puffs and the shrimp egg foo young. My son really likes their eggrolls (I'm just not a fan of eggrolls at all). The only problem I ever had was on a take out order - they forgot to include my crab puffs! When I called to complain, they apologized and said they would send them over with their delivery person. They arrived in about 5 minutes! So I would definitely recommend Dragon Bowl... 1
+With as much as I eat here, I'm surprised I haven't given them a review. Whenever I feel like pizza I always order from here. I order online because I have a daughter who likes to yell and scream and it is just so much easier. The order time is always accurate, I LOVE the tracker, and the delivery men are also so nice and polite. I used to go to pizza hut, but after having tons and tons of problems with the pizza-cold, gross, and skimpy toppings; I convinced my husband to let me order dominos and we have never turned back... he just wishes they had a better deep dish crust- which i dont mind either way :) 1
+Apparantly after 10 years I've been removed from the delivery zone and told that they have never delivered to me because they have no delivery history. Hmmmm.... I've got 10 years of order history from this store but they have never delivered to me. Never, Never, Never go to this store if you can help it. HORRIBLE customer service!! 0
+I will NEVER go to this salon again to get any service. I have been a customer of this nail salon for over a year. Last week I called to schedule an appointment. After waiting 20 minutes with feet soaking & water now cold-I asked how much longer it would be. The lady beside me said she would be doing my pedi & it would only be a few more minutes. I understand a delay, but what's the point of making an appt. if you wait that long? Once she began my pedicure she seemed to be rushing. I have 3 places on my feet where she rubbed with the pumice so hard that she burned skin off like an abrasion. This was on Sat, today is Monday & it still hurts & has not healed. I will find a new salon. Wish I knew the ladies name & I would post this!!! I told her it was hurting so she stopped rubbing so damn hard. After she painted my toes, she put antiseptic on the worst burn-that only made it burn more!!! Terrible service...unsatisfied 0
+We could not be happier with what Desert Gardens did for us. We completely relandscaped front and back and (much to my surprise) added a waterfall that we just love. They were incredibly adaptable and their follow up excellent. Our place looks fabulous!! A great experience! 1
+"what is it with my luck paying money for services that fail to fix my problem? I went in to Big O Tires after seeing an advertisement on their window for an A/C check. After driving around 2 wks in a hot as hell car I said enough is enough and gave them a call to diagnose the problem. I was told that I was almost a pound low on freon and sent on my way. Yay! Cheapest option, right? Wrong. So very very wrong. Unfortunately I dropped by an hour before closing so I'm guessing I was rushed out while they were closing shop. They either never checked the air coming out of my vents for themselves or they KNEW they were ripping me off $150. As I pulled into my driveway 15 minutes later my car was no cooler at all.\n\nNext day I book it there to see what they could do since I just dropped some cash there. \""""Come in Saturday and my A/C guy will take a look.\"""" Fine.\n\nCome Saturday I'm praying for a leak somewhere. Hey! I paid $15 for flourescent dye! It better prove useful. 30 minutes later and I'm told it is low. \""""So it leaked since Monday?\"""" I asked. \""""Monday?\"""" \""""Yes. I brought it in Monday and paid for an evac and recharge.\"""" He had no idea. Smell something fishy yet? So he takes it back again and looks it over finally coming back to say he was wrong about it being low (REEEEEAAALLY FISHY) and it is either one of two parts. I was referred to a shop for them to check as they couldn't do it there but they couldn't refund me for the evac and recharge. However I could have this shop do the repairs and Big O wouldn't charge for the second evac and recharge that would have to be done on my car. First off... nobody would let someone leave their shop after doing work only to have someone else finish the job. WTF.\n\nSo here I am now spending a grand for a new A/C today when $29.95 was supposed to diagnose this a week ago.\n\nIf you are feeling charitable, at least pick a more honest organization to throw your hard earned money at. Now if you excuse me, I have a district manager to write." 0
+Terrible service. Stopped here 26 minutes before closing time for a pressure check, said they could not do it... Ugh, terrible tire place. Not recommended. Went next door and they checked and filled all tires, two minutes. 0
+Been here 3x hoping that it may have just been the time of day or server but ALL 3x we went the service was horrible, bathrooms unusable and food just gross. On our final visit both my wife and I were sick the rest of the night. Approach with caution... you have been warned!! 0
+ATD has always gone way beyond what is normally expected to help me with my automotive repairs. They were able to fixed the AC in my truck and get me back on the road within one day during the middle of the summer when I was traveling from Southern California to Utah and then through Phoenix. They also do great work on the fabrication and repairs for my sandcar. They are knowledgeable, helpful and honest. I highly recommend ATD to anyone for automotive repairs and off-road fabrication. Thanks Craig, Shannon and the rest of the crew at ATD for the great work you do. 1
+"I don't expect much from any fast food restaurant. Truth be told, no honest person does. It's fast food. If we wanted a lot, we would just make it ourselves. What I do expect, and what most people expect is reliability. That's it... reliability.\n\nThat is something that this particular location of Taco Bell sorely lacks. I have been there at 10:30, and they're open. I have been there at 11:55, and they're open. I even asked the hours once. I was told that Sunday-Thursday, this location is open until 12:00AM, and on the weekends, they are open until 1:00AM. Yet... they are unreliable...I wonder if the owner knows their staff closes early?\n\nOut of the last six times I have been to this location - on a weeknight - between 11:00 and 11:30 - they have been closed. Sometimes they are open... sometimes they are closed. You never know with this place. If the owner were to check the power bill by the hour and see when the bill dropped off, they would be aware because the signs are off, the exterior lights are off, and the interior lights are off. Don't advertise you are open if you're not going to be open.\n\nI went by tonight at 11:10PM and everything was off. I work in a restaurant and don't want to go home and cook for myself on the nights that I work because I spend 8 hours cooking for other people while I'm at work. I really wanted Taco Bell tonight, but because of the unreliability of this location, I spent my money elsewhere. \n\nI really just hope the owner of this location gets a handle on the hours of their store. Inconsistency is not okay. If the employees want to close at 11:00 like they apparently did tonight (like I said, the sign-lights were off, the drive thru lights were off, the interior lights were off... on the whole, the place screamed, \""""Don't spend your money here!\""""), then that is fine... just be open about it. Don't promise the public hours and don't deliver.\n\nI know this is a long review for Taco Bell, but I kept pulling for this place to get it together. After four months of never knowing what the hours were going to be at this location, I finally convinced myself to write a review. In a simple phrase... \""""This location lacks on the most important function of customer service: Consistency. There is none.\""""" 0
+Me and my wife come to this place all the time. She needs a lot of coffee, that's why. Anyways, we like to come here and get an black tea for me and an Americano for my wife and then head on over to Petsmart to look at puppies and kitties. Next we go over to Ross and try to score some sweet deals so we look like high fashion. That's basically how every weekend goes and it's all started by this very awesome Starbucks. A+ 1
+I'm a total blimpie head so of course I loved this. The blimpie employee here treated me like a regular customer and put extra mayonnaise on my blimpie as long as I wouldn't tell. So happy with my blimpie experience and am ready for whenever i get a blimpie craving again. 1
+The store itself is OK, but the bathroom is DISGUSTING! (See Photos) 0
+while I didn't purchase anything here the service was super fantastic! I was looking for a specific item that they did not have, the lady that helped me out spent about 10 minutes looking online to help me find someone locally that might have it. Thank you and well done folks! 1
+I like Dr. Desantos. He seems nice and caring. I cannot stand office staff. They seen arrogant and occasionally rude. There is always really long wait time. It is infuriating, considering that they Require you to come in 15min before appointment time. I was refused to be seen ( by office staff, not MD) because I was there 10min prior appointment (not 30 as they required for 1st appt. It was not justified medically, girl on the phone did not verify Why I have made an appointment, could have had an emergency)\nLooking for another obgyn now. 0
+It's a Whole Foods. They are all the same! Which isn't a bad thing for Whole Foods considering the awesome food and product selection! 1
+I hate this store .. the salad bar is always cold and dry , the Workers are rude and not nice .. over priced.. Called the corporate office talked with a Debbie , She was as RUDE as the workers , i can see why the workers act like they do ...\n\nSo many other places you can go to get GOOD healthy food for less the price and be treated alot better 0
+My son's had a great time. The place is not too big where it would be hard to keep track of your kid(s) and it's not too small where you would feel like you are packed in there like sardines. Fortunately, we got there early in the morning when there were not many people there. My boys enjoyed all the playhouses, toys, cars, and train table. I will definitely be taking them back there for more fun times. 1
+"New owners within the last few months have brought this place back to a top hot spot for me. The owner is very nice and up forth with his future plans for the establishment. Currently updated is the paint, carpet, small reorganization of the under 1 area, and additional slide to the \""""jail\"""" area. He has plans to renovate the other half of the building including the cafe. \n\nMy little one loves it here. We enjoyed bringing our lunch in and playing afterwards. The rate has stayed consistant at 9$ and memberships or packages are still avaliable!" 1
+Went based on the great reviews and was a bit disappointed. The play area is small and dirty feeling. This maybe because most things are old including the benches for parent seating and the toys. The cashier was rude also. Was on the phone while taking payment. Won't go again. 0
+Love this place. The new owners have really made it so much nicer. We had my 3 yr olds birthday here and they were so accommodating and the made the entire event wonderful. My 3 and 4 yr old love coming here. The little rooms are adorable and the new jailhouse slide is a huge hit. 1
+Awesome place! Clean, creative, safe, great music and environment for imaginative kids to have a blast. Our little one just turned 6 and we were visiting the area. We weren't sure if this place would be fun for kids older than say 4 or 5. She had sooo much fun! Reminded me of sweet days when I was in kindergarten. This is a great play experience:) So glad we went and at a great price! 1
+Awesome place kids are tired from all the fun and grandma feel safe watching them have a blast. Second time here shop small local own. Try this place out the instead of a chain the owner is on site. Btw I had a fig and arugula salad pretty good. Also handicap accessible I brought my quadriplegic aunt with me. 1
+Got my haircut here for the first time here, and it was great. Donald cut my hair and he was great. We got along as if we known each other for years and he cut my hair exactly the style I wanted. 1
+Stopped here to pick up a case for my new iPhone. An employee immediately came over to help me out. He showed me a few cases and had samples so he could show me what the felt like and looked like on my phone. After I picked out a case, I browsed the ear piece section.....picked out a new Jawbone ICON.\n\nI was in/out in 10 minutes. Great service.....forgot to get his name, but he was very helpful.\n\nReturn Factor - 90% 1
+Aqua Touch is one of the few retailers that I frequent to stock and replenish my salt water system. I go here because the store is always impeccable, they have an incredible selection of fish/coral/inverts that are always good looking, healthy and priced reasonably. I come here to stock up on pre-mixed water and frozen fish food. Aqua Touch I am a big fan! 1
+Sorry guys, but 3.5 hours spent waiting for food that was borderline mediocre simply isn't acceptable. I realize it was Christmas and you were obviously overwhelmed, but our first experience there did not leave a good impression at all. I simply hope we caught you on a bad night. 0
+I have to warn everyone to stay away from doing business with this Regus office! They are owned by a large International firm and will nickel and dime their clients. Just google Regus and you will see what I'm talking about. The employees at the office are very competent and nice but they are not empowered to make any decisions. I just had to deal with a situation that cost me a lot of $. I was a tenant for almost 25 years at this location and I was treated like dirt when I left. 0
+Home of the incredible exploding burrito. This place is awesome if you want to wear your food. Actually, that might be better than eating it. :( 0
+This place was the only thing that was open in the area at 11pm. I was starving and I figured I'd give this place a try. This was a HUGE mistake! I ordered a shrimp and steak quesadilla to go. By the time I got home the quesadilla was not only swimming in fatty oil but it was drowning in it! I was disgusted at the pool of grease that laid atop my food! I tried to save it by blotting it with napkins but it was no use. I was NOT going to put that in my body. It was just not worth it. 0
+The rudeness on behalf of some of the employees at this Walgreens location is profound. One particular visit to this Walgreens I clearly overheard employees laughing at my expense because I couldn't find an allergy medicine. Meanwhile, I was waiting at the counter for service. I now avoid this location on principle. I left fuming, and who wouldn't in my shoes, seeing as all I did is ask a benign question about where a brand of allergy pills is and I don't think that is deserving of a humiliating response. 0
+"Five stars for their new happy hour menu, which they call their \""""economic stimulus package.\"""" \n\n4:00-6:00pm and 9:00pm-close: Domestic drafts are 75 cents. Pitchers? $2.99. Small pitchers are somewhere in between. \n\nI'm really, really easy to please." 1
+"ONLY GO IF YOU ARE HUNGRY! We just moved to the area and were intrigued by the sign & the fact the place always seemed packed. Plus we have an affinity for locally owned joints. I ran into to get a couple of cheese steaks one day for lunch...the \""""WHOLE\"""" cheese steak is like a loaf of bread. Totally worth it, but we ate them for like 3 meals. Very very good. \n\nSo decided to dine in the next time. The large pizza is plenty...really. The wings are above average. We will order them again, but not the best I have ever had. Beer is cold & the soda refills just keep coming. Lots of people having a good time both times we have stopped by so far. \n\nStaff was very friendly & very efficient. They move you in & out quickly. It is a bit pricery than I expected, but good food & great service. We will be back." 1
+I think it is a bit pricey for a super casual family restaurant. The kids meals are like $6 each! Also, as a vegetarian that doesn't care much for pizza the choice was EXTREMELY limited. I had a dinner salad and a cheese hoagie. Would much rather eat somewhere else. 0
+"I have eaten at Uncle Sam's periodically since 1991. Today was my last time. We attempted to use a discount card that was purchased from a high school fundraiser. I handed the server the card when I ordered. Only after we were done eating she came over with the check and informed us that we couldn't use the card as the single Pepsi didn't count towards the \""""food order.\"""" I had the manager come over and all he did was to argue and tell me that he would get fired if he gave the small discount as it was the \""""owner's orders.\"""" I asked if they were willing to lose a customer over having the proper purchase amount but being just $2.00 short in the \""""food cost.\"""" He essentially told me that if that was how I felt he couldn't do anything about it \""""owner's orders.\"""" If they are so absurdly adamant the card should have been more legible as I couldn't read the fine print even with reading glasses, and the server should have informed me of the fact when I ordered not after the meal was consumed. Any business that is willing to lose a customer over a few cents doesn't deserve to be in business. (The soft drinks are a huge profit margin for them, so the inflexible policy is inane.)\n\nOn another note the sandwiches are quite good although I can easily make a better Philly Cheesesteak at home. The pizza and wings are merely average. If you want far better wings go, to Sardella's." 0
+I have been a regular customer for years, but tonight put me over the edge. Walked in and got seated, waitress took my drink order while I was waiting for my friend. My friend arrived and placed his drink order, his beer took a while to get to table, we both ordered on separate bills, he ordered a 1/4 sandwich and I ordered a half sandwich, His sandwich came 10 minutes before mine, but they brought him a half instead of a quarter, She apologized and said she would only charge him for the 1/4 sandwich. My order came the food was good but she never brought my side of hot peppers, I also did not get a refill on my tea. When it was time to get the bill, she told my friend if he took the other part of his sandwich home with him the manager said he would have to be charged for it. We were stunned, they would rather throw it away instead of giving it to the customer which you gave the wrong order to in the first place, also on his bill they put the wrong price for his beer, that was corrected. This is not the first time in the last couple of visits that the service was off, or the wrong orders came. I will take a long break before I go back into Uncle Sam's again, the same with my friend, we probably average going in there about 5 times a month, not anymore, I guess we should have requested one of the waitresses that we know are good servers there like Tiffany, we probably wouldn't have had a problem, but the wise manager I guess does not want our business anymore so we won't spend our money there for a long while. Maybe they will get their act straight or either we'll see Jon Taffer in there soon.\n\nP.S. On one other occasion I walked out because after waiting and not getting my drink after 12 minutes I decided to go somewhere else, So it is my fault for giving them another chance too soon. 0
+Not impressed with the service or the pizza. \n\nI was craving some wings and pizza and we were in the neighborhood. We have been here before because we loveee the wings and I thought we loved the pizza. So we order a small pizza, wings and an appetizer, which was fried zucchini. We let our waitress know, Aubrey was her name, that we wanted the appetizer first.\n15 minutes roll around and no appetizer! Plus my husband was out of water and she hadn't come around. Finally a different waitress comes out with our order, minus the appetizer. I mention to her we haven't received it and our waitress shows up just in time to hear this and basically scolds the other waitress helping out, like it was her fault that we didn't get our appetizer. So we ask for a refill as she leaves, no problem, or at least we thought, 5 minutes into eating their suicide wings (which are by far the hottest hot wings I have ever tasted) my husband is really in need of that water. Finally I see her come around but with no water, she almost makes it to the table when I see that she realizes the same thing and she does a complete 180, and a few minutes later...daa daa!!! Water!!! Other than the service completely lacking, and the pizza pretty blah, I enjoyed the wings and zucchini. Unfortunately it did kinda ruin that satisfaction I was going for since after all I was really craving something more than what I got. 0
+The doctors spend barely any time with you after making you wait forever then rush you out without hearing you out. The staff is incredibly abrasive, and unhelpful. 0
+Used to come to this library often while I was in school. Haven't come here many times after 2007. But still come here once or twice just to vote for City of Phoenix elections. Very good location right by PV Mall and near SR-51 and Loop-101. I believe the city cut the library hours, so this location doesn't even open on Fridays anymore. But I would agreed on the good librarians working in the library. 1
+Not really impressed with David's Bridal overall, we mainly only come here because the bridesmaids dresses are so cheap. I guess my expectation of someone owning a bridal shop or hiring people that work there, would actually be happy for the brides-to-be, but most of them seem like they loathe their jobs. Maybe they deal with too many bridezillas, but whatever the reason, when someone comes in and you work in retail and they are polite to you, you should just be polite back. The level of service is not that great. They seem very rushed to get you in and out as quickly as possible while doing the least they can to help you before moving onto the next customer. We called to try to schedule an appointment for bridesmaids dress shopping, but I didn't receive a call back so we just stopped in and ended up buying one of them. Then I got a call about a week ago (after already ordering my dress) to schedule the appointment. And they couldn't understand that I wasn't the bride, but merely shopping for my bridesmaid's dress for my sister's wedding. We were told it would take about 2-3 weeks to get the dress in, and I never got a call about it arriving. I had to call them, plus they even have a note on the receipt that if you don't pick it up within a certain amount of time, they will send it back. Good thing I called, because my dress had been in already and we never received a call. The girl that helped me when I came in was polite, but looked annoyed that she had to get up off her chair to run to the back to get my dress. Good thing it's cheap there, otherwise I'm not really sure how any David's Bridal stays in business 0
+I will always trust them with any car I drive. They are trustworthy and honest! I have been their customer for years, but there is one time that Gab wanted to take a little extra time to ensure he diagnosed the problem correctly and it ended up costing me a lot less money for an extra 30 minutes of time for him to validate the actual issue. 1
+This place is the worst for loans. It took four times for them to get my auto loan correct. Of course its always someone elses fault too, I never really got a straight answer as to why I had to come back 4 times to close the loan... Its enough for me to switch banks & I've banked w/ them for ten years. 0
+I come to this location for shared branching. The service here has always been great and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. \n\nI'm also happy they are open on Saturdays! 1
+My hatred for this walmart burns with the fire of a thousand suns. The ONLY saving grace of this craphole is that they carry quite a bit more inventory than some of the other walmarts.\n\nThere are always employees everywhere but where you need them. There's a multitude of them milling about the store, except in the paint section, the camping/ammo section, the cash registers...you get the drift.\n\nAnd, while my expectations aren't terribly high as it's a Walmart, holy white/black/brown/olive trash Batman! They should just go ahead and put in a meth section and make a few extra bucks.\n\nIt's dirty, it smells, the customer service is nonexistent, and you have to wade through the tweakers, but it's cheap and they have a lot of stuff. 0
+This Walmart is the closest to me, so this is the one I have shopped at for years. They recently remodeled it, so now it carries groceries as well as the normal retail section. \n\nI have to say that this store has the worst customer service I have ever seen. The employees are not interested in helping customers. They seem to only be focused on stocking the shelves and going home to their lives. \n\nWhile the prices are fantastic, it is always difficult to find what you are looking for, because they keep changing where everything is located. \n\nAlso when it finally comes time to check out, you should be prepared to wait for at least 10-15 minutes, even if you only have one item.\n\nOverall, it could be a lot better. However the store is pretty clean and you still go home with what you were expecting. 0
+This Walmart sucks, always filthy and never zoned. Produce has rotten fruits n veggies, grocery had out of date products. Management is full of jerks. How do I know this? Oh because I used to work here. They treat the associates like robots who have no feelings. So glad I went to school and got a real job. And to think I almost became the backstabbing piece of garbage with no life manager. Yes fixing cars is a REAL job compared to this place. Oh and I've been shopping this store since it opened and since I was a child, has been disgusting ever since and always will because the hillbilly white trash neighborhood. Why do I keep shopping here? To remind myself of how better I am, I guess. 0
+"Was a little reluctant to try Jiffy Lube as opposed to my auto dealer for a basic oil change. I was afraid of the upselling etc. Since I was overdue on this and hadn't made an appointment anywhere else I decided the (possible) expense of a burned out engine outweighed the annoyance of a \""""shark\"""" telling me there were multiple things wrong with my car. It turns out they were straightforward, friendly, efficient and I just needed an oil change. I was in and out and on the road." 1
+Great place with best book prices. Some of the books are not in the best condition but they are a fraction of the original price, all of them are. It's amazing. I'll go in there and spend and hour or two looking through different books. \n\nThey've got everything I like there, photography, nature and some technology. I also love stopping in there so I can grab those free bookmarks they have at the register. Also have a cd, record and vintage book section there that is always fun to look at. Of all the books I've bought there there were under $20. 1
+This place is a dump .... mold everywhere toilets.sinks.showers in cabinets would not deem reasonable for a prison let alone an apartment complex 0
+I have to agree with the 2 guys that gave this place 1 star. The people are pretty cool that I've met while staying here but that is the only good thing I can say about this place. We stayed here because it is close to our house that is being remodeled. The management is horrible they will never take ANY responsibility if something happens! We moved in and we had to sleep on a beat up mattress and a box spring that had wheels screwed into it. After 2 nights we started getting bit, it turns out the box spring had bed bugs in it. When we complained the awesome management and they accused us of bringing them in. These cheap people would not get rid of the box spring so we threw it out. Went and bought a bed and used that for the rest of our stay. We bought the wifi that the complex offers but the signal is so bad we ended up getting a refund. I have lived in rough places but this was by far worse than living in the projects. Please think twice about renting from this place save yourself some headaches and look elsewhere. 0
+It's hhhuuuuggggeeee (that's what she said).\n\nYep, that is just what I said. This place is ginormous and yet it is always so organized that I can find what I am looking for, grab it, and skedaddle before I find something that I wasn't looking for and purchase it anyway (ugh, dang XX chromosones).\n\nAnyway, aisles are broken down by colors, gender, and themes. You can find anything and everything you could possibly need or didn't even know you needed for a party or event including: invitations, balloons, napkins, table cloths, straws, table ware, party favors (they have a candle aisle ), tiki torches, etc. Of course, Halloween time is ridiculously fun here, but they have these costumes year round which is great for those awesome theme parties you may encounter November - September. Need a fog machine? They have one. How about a gallon of fake blood or liquid latex because you need to go balls to the wall for Halloween? Boom, done, Party City has it and their prices are pretty competitive! 1
+Friendly people great prices! 1
+I don't know what I would do without Sally's! I love the professional hair and nail products they offer to the general public that you can't find at Ulta or similar stores. They carry profesional hair color brands such as: Wella, Ion, Clairol, as well as other hair needs such as extensions, brushes, shampoo, conditioners, and removers. One can also find anything and everything you need to give your self a professional manicure or pedicure. Color brands that they carry include China Glaze and Fingerpaints. You can also find other manicure goodies like buffers, seperaters, clippers (and other tools), and nail art/jewelry. There is also tons of artificial nail systems including acrylics, gels, and wraps. \n\nThis location always seems to have what I'm looking for in-stock, which is nice because the two Sally's store closest to me are really far apart. I also find that the staff here is more friendly and willing to help you with any questions you might have while also letting you do your own thing. I've noticed that they also have a pretty decent selection of Gelish nail colors, but the price for the size is pretty pricey. 1
+"Ordered a pizza and their pizza fries for pick up tonight. Ordered pizza at 7:12pm. Email says it takes about 20 mins. Get there about 7:40ish. The girl says we're just waiting on the fries. Oook. Fast forward 20 mins after seeing people come and go. I ask where our order is at. She says matter of factly: \""""I gave your order of fries to the wrong order and he's remaking them now.\"""" Not an apology nor did they think to tell me this. Now I'm irritated. Fast forward ANOTHER 15 MINUTES...HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE FRIES?? The manager (believe or not) calls my name finally. I asked why did this take so long, it has been well over an hour after I ordered. Mumbled something about the fries, again no apology. I asked him has our pizza been sitting there this whole time then, getting cold?? He said \""""well it should still be FAIRLY warm but I can make another one for you\"""" -_-. After waiting so long I didnt want to wait another hour for warm pizza...and so that my fries would get cold anyway. On top of all that I paid for ranch...of course they didn't give it to us and I had to ask for them. Got home, pizza was stone cold. Never again Sardellas!!" 0
+"Stopped by Discount Tire to get a nail taken out of my rear tire and filled. As soon as I walked in a gentlemen came out from behind the counter and welcomed me into the store. He assessed my tire and entered all of my info into the computer and said it would be about 30minutes. He was extremely friendly. I waited outside for about 25min and another gentleman pulled my car up front and said everything had been completed and they checked the pressure on my other tires as well. When I asked how much he smiled and said \""""Free, we hope that you come back and buy tires from Discount\"""". I absolutely will! I bought my last set from Walmart and they were a nightmare. What an exceptional experience." 1
+I used Creations in Cuisine to cater for my wedding reception and the food was fantastic, it was a few years ago but I can still remember the awesome ravioli dish we had and the chicken dish was very flavorful. I also love their shrimp cocktail, the cocktail sauce had a nice kick to it. I also went to a Christmas party that they catered and they had prime rib & some of the best mash potatoes I have ever had. The owners are also very nice and sat with us and took their time to help us choose our dish items, their location is nice with a great display everything and you can see their whole operation. They also have all the rental stuff for a complete dining experience. I always recommend them and rave about how their head Chef was a 5 star from the Boulders Resort! 1
+We rented my son's 4th grade band trumpet from here and his 5th grade french horn. I can say I'm now a 2 year loyal customer. This is a family business and it shows in great service and concern for customers' satisfaction. It is a friendly, no pressure store. Jon the owner seems always available to answer questions. Every repair issue was resolved no fuss fixed that same day in store or they provide us a loaner. The musical instrument tutors at Harmony House were wonderful with my boy and reasonably priced. The store encompasses several sections of an older strip mall. There is a guitar/strings area, piano sales - instrument rental area and one with sectioned booths for individual tutoring. The antique/collectables area is currently being eliminated to create a larger performance area, so items there are 60% off. (aug. 2014) 1
+Avoid Sprint if you can. They have the worst cell reception out of all the major companies.\n\nI am in scottsdale, right next to scottsdale rd and macdonald and cannot use the phone at my house. Even when I am traveling, the phones reception is always poor. I would use anyone but this provider. 0
+"I'm seriously so over sprint. Spotty coverage, half the time my apps don't work because of low coverage... dropping calls, etc. Not to mention messing up payments and bills.\n\nTonight, however, I'm livid. My iphone died and I plugged it into my charger for 30 minutes. No luck. I tried two other chargers and still nothing worked. So I took it in to the store.\n\nSome employee with blondeish hair and black rimmed glasses came up and immediately acted annoyed he even had to help me. I explained my problem and said he could try plugging it in to their charger but \""""if its anything more than that, youre gonna have to wait\"""" Ummmm ok, rude.\n\nHe told me it was working fine and that I could just buy another charger if I wanted. No, I'd rather not waste my money. I got home and its been on the charger making the same screen it made at the store for an hour now, and it's still dead.\n\nSprint might want to have knowledgible employees when it comes to Apple if they're going to be dealing with iPhones. Guess I'll head over to the Apple Store for help tomorrow. Sprint and their employees are useless." 0
+It's a real shame when I go to apply for a job and I get spammed relentlessly with Sprint emails now. After this type of behavior, not interested in employment with this company. 0
+Got the gyro, a little peppery but overall very good. Food came out fast and with the sale on their original gyro the price was more than fair. 1
+Sabas has been around forever, and the quality has always been consistently good. Their $5 gyro pita deal is insane for the great gyro you get. The tzazilki (I know I spelled that wrong) is delicious. \n\nTry the lamb too, its veey good. The owners and staff are always very nice. Good local spot. 1
+They once were good...not any more. Charged me $17 to do a full wash and interior dressing. They did a half a$$ed job, never put the interior dressing on, left my antenna on through the wash and lost my cupholder ashtray. They must be too cheap to run the A/C in the waiting room, it was hotter in there than it was outside. Lousy place, poor service. Pass them by. 0
+I try not to go to Best Buy at all cost because I'm accustom to receive poor customer service when I go there. Every now and then, I find myself going there because there simply isn't any other retailer who sells certain items.\n\nToday, for example, I ordered a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard online to pick-up in store. The Website said that the item was in-stock at this local Best Buy. I like using the pick-up in store option whenever possible because I like knowing ahead of time that they have the item and that it's waiting for me.\n\nI made my order first thing in the morning and never received a confirmation email. Typically, you receive a confirmation email no more than 1 hour after you have placed and paid for your order online. I decided to go to the store to find out that they had my item in the back but that I couldn't have it yet. When I explained that I had plans this evening and that I wouldn't be able to pick-up my item later, they simply stated that there was nothing they could do. I asked them why they couldn't just go in the back of house to grab my item that I had already paid for but they said they just couldn't do that.\n\nThis is frustrating for 2 reasons: 1.) It shouldn't take that long to purchase something online to pick-up in store and 2.) I don't understand why someone can't simply go in the back to grab the item that I've already purchased.\n\nI think I would have been a little more forgiving if the customer service had been better and felt that the person I was speaking with had an ounce of empathy. Then again, this is Best Buy. What did I expect? 0
+Perhaps certain places don't deserve the lowest rating because the person doing the reviewing is not a good fit for that particular kind of place, and so, cannot review it accurately. Because of this, I gave this place an extra star just in case I am biased against these types of places.\n\nNow I will paint humanity with a wide brush and put us all into two camps: \n\n1) Those who would rather play with a dog outside on the lawn on a nice warm afternoon.\n\n2) Those of us who would rather slip outside the backdoor of a rock club in Berlin to snort a quick line.\n\nLet me just say that in my camp we have no use for, nor desire to ever return to, this Outback Steakhouse type of establishment.\n\nWhat I truly think about this place is not suitable for public utterance, but I will go so far as to say the food was dull, the drinks were mixed as if they were for a teething child and not a grown man, and the atmosphere looked as if the decorator was commissioned from the school of bathroom design.\n\nIf you died and went to this place, you would not be in hell, but you would not be very happy. 0
+Came in last night for FREE Blooming Onions. We went straight to the bar area and ordered our onion, mushrooms and two side salads. \n\nFirst off the Blooming Onion is always looks fantastic but that sauce is horrible. I get that some people like horseradish but to me it's a taste that I can never get out of my mouth. I don't know who you folks are that like horseradish, but I just can't trust you. \n\nThe mushrooms were awesome as always! We even took half of the order home and warmed them up in the oven for a snack.\n\nHowever, the salads were kind of pathetic and not worth $3.99 each. I loved the croutons though. But, the salad was very small with cheap iceburg lettuce. \n\nService was top notch. We never went without a refill and he checked back after everything he brought us. 1
+"Stopped in for lunch, waited over 45 minutes from order time to entree delivery, Manager indicated he thought performance was unacceptable and offered a step ped up beverage ( what can you do to iced tea?) or a free dessert, We declined dessert at lunchtime and really just wanted to receive our order in a reasonable amount of time. Manager's apology and offer felt scripted, except he said \"""" no worries\"""" about 10 times. When the entree's arrived my guest's side item was missing. It couldn't have been much worse and no genuine attempt at service recovery occurred. No rules, just wrong..." 0
+This location never really disappoints. The waitstaff is friendly, a manager always asks how things are. I stick with Outback because the food is consistently delicious. \n\nToday I ordered an 8 oz filet, classic cooked, medium. When my steak came out it was...just not what I pictured it normally looking like. It didn't have the dark crusty seared outside. It was thin. It was cooked about medium well/close to well, and probably due to this it was tough. The texture was the worst part because I get the filet for the texture. Despite the fact that it's not usually the MOST flavorful cut, it's worth the sliiiiiight loss in flavor for the tenderness. The classic seasoning & sort of crunchy seared outside completely makes up for the lack of flavor compared with other cuts. \n\nI am NOT the type of person who sends things back, however, my boyfriend confirmed my concerns by telling me that he didn't think it looked like a filet. So, when Andrew the manager came by and asked how things were, I quizzed him about what cut he thought it was. He got it right...8 oz filet. I told him I only asked because it wasn't what I was used to a filet looking/feeling/tasting like. He agreed that it wasn't ideal and insisted on getting me a new one. I told him it wasn't necessary, and if it was the filet I'd eat it despite the lack of the usual Outback perfection. Nope...Andrew wouldn't have that. He brought a new one. The new one was undercooked, but since Andrew waited to see the inside before leaving it with me, he promptly took it back to be fixed. \n\nThis time it was PERFECT. It was thick like a filet should be, and was cooked exactly medium...red in the center but not bloody. The searing was precisely what I always look forward to at Outback. It was the best steak I've had in a long time.\n\nI was very happy with the way Andrew and our server Shelby made me feel like a valued guest and made me feel like it was OKAY to let them make my order perfect. I don't think I'll become one of those picky sender backer types, but it was nice to know that at this Outback location I don't ever have to settle for anything less than perfect. \n\nBetween Andrew and Shelby, this location has secured me as a customer and I will be back next time I want a fantastic steak! 1
+No, we just stopped serving breakfast.\nThe only vegetarian lunch item is the cold veggie sandwich.\nWe're out of wheat bread.\nI *guess* we could toast the bread.\nAll delivered in a forced-friendly-but-really-irritated manner by an extremely bored woman.\nOK, at $18 for lunch for two (1 full sandwich of the day, 1/2 veggie sandwich, two pops) I would hope that you are fully stocked, friendly, accommodating and apologetic, and don't intentionally assault my eardrums with shitty country music while I have to wait forever for very simple food. \nThe food was OK, but our conclusion was that something like Subway would have been faster, better, and less snotty at half the price. 0
+Haven't had a bad meal here yet. The salads are large. Large enough to share or have half and save half for later or lunch the next day. My favorite is the Thai chicken. My husband and son are addicted to the focaccia deluxe sandwich. They love the Parmesan pesto spread that have on it. I bring home a tub of the spread (sold sep) and a bag of the toasted bread for dipping when I have company. The baked goods are also excellent. All fresh and baked on premises. My favorite is the butterscotch ranger cookie. Darn. Shouldn't have told you. Now they will be out when I go! 1
+Did a lot of shopping around, his prices were the best. Josh does excellent work, though not always in a timely fashion. He seems to have more business than he can handle & could probably use help. 1
+I put in an order in early April, was told by Angela that I would have a proof the next day. 2 days later I called back looking for my proof, was told I'd get a call back the next day, still nothing. 1 week later I called yet again looking for the proof, Angela said I would get a call back that day, nothing. Finally yesterday I received a proof for the wrong type of sign, I asked them to correct it, they then sent me the correct type of sign, but with the wrong name and wrong phone number.\n\nThey do get 2 stars instead of 1 because I've used them in the past and they do make a quality sign. I don't mind waiting as long as I'm given an accurate estimate. Also Josh really is a nice guy, he just needs some additional help. 0
+I have to like this place.. this is where my engagement ring was bought.. well, it was put together.. because the story Im told by my very creative fiance, is that he wanted a particular princess cut diamond with high clarity..+VS or above... and a particular setting with channel diamonds.. My ring was given in the dark of the night.. :-) AND it was huge on my finger.. Jared has an onsite inspector who could tell me if bringing my ring down 2 , almost 3 sizes would mess up the diamonds in the sides.. \nMy one downside.. appraisers are not onsite and only there certain times of the month.. OH make that a two downsides..I was to pick up my engagement ring after the sizing at a particular time.. I called to see if I could get it 40 minutes earlier..Just being impatient and antsy and had to get to Scottsdale.. NO call back.. Even though the receptionist said it should be ready and theyd call back.. Most annoying thing is when someone says they are going to return a call.. and they blow it off.. \nAll and all .. I love Jared:-) 1
+Wondering if the two pair deal is too good to be true? It is. \n\nI went in on a Thursday afternoon. Two people were working and there was only one other customer in the store. One employee greeted me and then returned to he desk to play on his cell phone. I shopped for about a half hour trying on frames and finally left because no one would help me. \n\nThe moral of the story: no one will help you if you are standing by the $79 frames. 0
+Went back, still perfect service and staff, still great food, still huge rooms for a fair price. Love the walking trails. Going back again! 1
+"So I've come here multiple times. I think the only reason I come here is for the Horchata drink to be honest because it's made by a machine (not them). They take FOOOREEEVVVERRRR to get my food. This is supposed to be fast food. Quick! I'm not in a full service restaurant that I have to wait 20 minutes for my food. The place in the kitchen is a dump. I know since they leave the door open on my way to the restrooms (which you should stay away from). Chemicals next to prep table (near food!!!) NO BUENO! Meat was sitting out in the back. I'm not sure how long that was there. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt.\n\n They have terrible, terrible service. It is always a girl with no uniform wearing regular unprofessional clothing . I'm not judgmental, but she has bracelets and rings on. When you work in food service, you are NOT allowed to have jewelry anywhere near your hands. She could pass on germs and bacteria from the jewelry onto the food. Ok fine. But when someone touches their face and hair and then goes back in the kitchen without washing her hands? I kind of shutter. I've worked in restaurants for so long, that it's just hard for me to NOT notice bad hygienic practices even if to the average person, seems pretty picky. Hey, at least i know the Maricopa County Food Code!\n\nShe always takes my order like, \""""Ugh, I can't text and I have to take your order????\"""" \n\nI once ordered tacos and it was filled with guacamole. Don't get me wrong I love guacamole, but when I order carne asada tacos, I want to taste the meat, too! So I told the girl, excuse me but...these are waaay overpowered by guacamole. She says \""""sorry, I cant make you new ones.\"""" WHAT? Seriously? You served me bad food, and I came here for a decent meal. She said, \""""do you want me to pick off the avocado? Well, actually, you can do it yourself?\"""" Well.Okaaaaay? Thanks....I'll eat disappointed. I don't know why I deal with terrible places that don't care about the customer. I think it's just become it's the norm with fast food. Anyway, it's not really worth coming here." 0
+"Driving in the area and hungry, I decided to give this place a try for lunch. I looked at the menu on the wall and decided to order:\n\nCarne Asada Burrito, $5.59\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ramiros-mexican-food-phoenix?select=MfPA1uFY07lEvACv-o5CfQ#MfPA1uFY07lEvACv-o5CfQ\n\nBeans/Rice/Cheese Burrito, $2.98\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ramiros-mexican-food-phoenix?select=d-ovX_PN6CDCe7CUqOjLkg#d-ovX_PN6CDCe7CUqOjLkg\n\nThe service here was brutally slow. The lady working the cash register could not multitask....it was agonizing.\n\nWhile waiting for my food, I went to the Salsa Bar to load up on Salsa. Since I like spicy Salsa, I went for what appeared to be the spiciest one...turned out to be watered down, mild Gringo Juice...*bleh*.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ramiros-mexican-food-phoenix?select=VxCnEw9so_M2z8KJR1-vBw#VxCnEw9so_M2z8KJR1-vBw\n\nThe food came out after a long wait. Customers were confused because the cashier was calling out the wrong orders and people were returning saying it wasn't what they ordered. By this time, there were 8 or 9 of us waiting...it was a hot mess in there.\n\nI went for the Carne Asada Burrito first. I took one bite and didn't like it...it was way too salty. The Burrito was all Meat & a little Guac/Salsa combo...no Rice or Beans...that's a common recipe in some of these Taco shops. Since there wasn't any other ingredients to soften the salty flavor, it was just bad.\n\nNext, I went for the Beans/Rice/Cheese (BRC) Burrito. I took one bite and that one was bland. I don't know if my taste buds were shot from the salty Carne Asada Burrito, but it wasn't good either.\n\nThe Salsa wasn't *meh* too and couldn't save it for me. Towards the end of my meal, I noticed a guy speaking in Spanish to the cashier lady...she goes to the back and comes out with a couple of cups of \""""spicier\"""" Salsa that was hidden in the back...dammit! Secret menu I guess....\n\nThere are too many other good places in town, I won't be back here.\n\nReturn Factor - 0%" 0
+4 legged friends gets 10 stars. Dr. Ferguson and all her fantastic associates are outstanding individuals. I have been going there a very long time and they continue to exceed all my expectations. Thanks for being so caring with all of my 4 legged friends.\n\nPhil and Lynda Saladino 1
+Bought a mattress and delivery was scheduled a week later. We changed our mind to cancel it next day itself but they won't cancel it even though delivery date is still few days later. Avoid this place, there are so many good places where we can return/cancel if not satisfied. 0
+This isn't a place that you go a whole lot - but BOY are they helpful when you need them!\n\nI brought in my cordless phone that has some special battery internally that was slowly dying to the point that I could only talk on the phone for about 10 minutes per charge. Not so fun. I brought the phone here and the guy was super helpful to find the right battery that would work. While I was there I saw folks getting batteries for SO many amazing and unique things. \n\nSo if you're looking for something a little more complex than a Duracell AA, you should give them a call. And even if that's all you think you want - if you're in the area you might want to go by because based on what kind of product you're using it for, I heard them suggest different brands/types of AA battery. Not something I normally want to think about - but handy to know. 1
+I love this place, I come here allot all the food is amazing and well priced. Karaoke every night! and now comedy on Wednesday nights and I believe one other night and it is funny!!!\nService is good, most of the time and the people are all sorts from skaters to bikers to vocalists, if you wanna have a good time and not spend to much this is where you go!!! 1
+I really don't know what people see in this place. One thing, it does have that old crusty bar feel. We went as a group for drinks and food. The initial drink service was pretty quick and the experience diminished from there. I ordered one of the starred items off the menu, the Reuben. Three words best describe the sandwich ... greasy and tough! Another person at the table ordered chicken fingers, they were so dry she only ate half of one. The last person at our table had a cheese quesadilla, it was cold and looked like it had been microwaved. The astonishing thing, the waitress actually pocketed my change from my food order. They do like their regulars though and seem to treat them well. I can't say I would recommend going unless you are dying to find a karaoke bar. I know I won't be going back any time soon. Actually, the sandwich I ate didn't sit very well with me either. 0
+I Love this place! Its around the corner from my house and reminds me of the dive bars in San Diego. \nTheir happy hour is really cheap and they do karaoke every night, which my roommate loves. I could pass on that part.\nthey also do trivia night and play every major league game usually. \ndefinitely a spot to check out if you're in the area. Good for after dinner drinks, or as a meeting spot after work.\nThe people that come here are all very social and everyone seems down to earth. \nTheir sliders are good but a little on the greasy side (buns covered in oil), but their tacos are to die for.\nThey have two pool tables and video game machines, so you don't have to just sit around and drink, except that's what I like to do. Hahhaa will definitely be back. 1
+This place was HORRIBLE! It's extremely small I am almost sure it was a Mc Donald's \nBefore it was a Denny's. On a busy Sunday there is no place to wait in comfort. The AC sucks & they don't accommodate seating for large families. We waited more them 25min for them to say it will take longer to seat us cause it would be a fire hazard. Sad thing is NONE of us are over weight. They could not accommodate a seating for the baby in a high chair. 0
+One of the best pedicures I have ever had! My nails are beautiful, really appreciated that Don made a suggestion and showed me what it would look like before putting on my nails. Only slight irritation was that I made appointment but I still waited 30 minutes. Because everything was great, I am able to over look that. 1
+Pretty nice despite the location. Very quick to get me in a seat and get started. Not to welcoming though. Presented a nail design and they did everything they could to match it for me. Also did a good job trying to match my gel polish color to my regular polish color for my toes. Did a great job with the gel, very thick and covered entire nail. Lasted a long time, about 2 1/2 weeks maybe. The pedicure was one of the best I've ever had! The had many options for the pedicure. You could pick what you wanted at decent prices. I get pedicures for the massaging. Longest massage I have ever gotten without paying extra. With both the sea salt and lotion. It was amazing and just the right amount of pressure. Did a nice job painting my toes as well. They were a little mad I didn't have cash for a tip though, I never carry cash. I will defiantly be coming back here! 1
+"I LOVE Theresa. She's the best! She is always happy to meet any request I have for my nails. I like designs on all of them usually and she is always spot on in doing the design I want. Not to mention the quality of the actual acrylic nail is awesome, my nails never lift, chip or break, and I wear them fairly long. All of her nail art is pretty and she is never rude or rushed when doing my nails ( I have gotten that reaction many times at other salons when requesting nail art ) another thing I have gotten a lot of at other salons when I ask for certain things is \""""oh no I can't do that because...\"""" Theresa always does my nails however I want. I won't go to anyone else. Her pedicures are amazing too. Love this place." 1
+Delicious, delicious, delicious...from the wine, to the bread and garlic butter...the entrees and on to the desserts! Nice atmosphere and great service as well. This is a must go to restaurant! 1
+"We have eaten here many times over the years both at the original 40th St and Bell location and this newer location at 40th and Thunderbird location. Nearly every time the food has been well prepared and delicious, plus the service was always attentive. My only issue with it was I considered to be a rather pricy restaurant.\n\nThe last two times we have been there have been rather disappointing. I don't know if there is a new chef / owner or what, but the food is not as good as before and our dishes very greasy. The prices are still as high as before. The service we had the other night was abominable. The server, Jenn, was one of the worst servers we have experienced in a long time. There were two occupied tables when we arrived (and two other servers) and we had to wait for over ten minutes to be acknowledged and for our drink order to be taken. The specials she told us were not the same as another server was telling his table. The meal went downhill after that. We had to ask and re-ask for just about everything. The one bright spot was the bus girl who was so attentive. Jenn kept telling us how busy she was (at her busiest she had three tables) yet she had plenty of time to talk at length to a table about what was happening on the TV show \""""Big Brother\"""". It even took forever to get the check, which was finally handled by another server.\n\nAll in all, it was a disappointing, expensive meal that was ruined even further by a terrible server." 0
+My friends are regulars at Roma Garden and I've joined them there several times now. The service is good, the food is great. Huge portions and they'll custom order for you when they have the ingredients on hand. They don't rush you through your meal and have a nice balance of attentive but not intrusive service. The free Amaretto at the end of the meal is an added bonus. 1
+I've finally been there enough times to realize that I don't like it. \n\nThe beans are bland and the rice is salty. The salsa isn't right, either. They have all of the typical tacos, enchiladas, and other stuff you'll find in a similar Mexican place, it's just not as good.\n\nThe service is sub-par. I've noticed that the bussers do their thing right; refilling water, cleaning up, etc. The servers are happy to take their time with everything and leave you hanging.\n\nThe last few times I went to this place, it was the decision of someone else. I'm not going back. 0
+"After years of enjoying this place, from Camelback road to here, I will never go back. The waiter took 10 minutes to return our Visa, the place was empty, so we asked the mgr what was the holdup. He lost his temper so badly! \""""Are you accusing my staff of stealing?\"""" he asked us. We expected him to say, \""""hold on and I'll go check on it\"""" not to go off on us for a reasonable question. Our jaws dropped. He was so nasty and borderline unstable. He invited us to never come back, thought we were on Punked. God forbid someone actually complain, he might throw them out. Still waited longer for the credit card after that. We were too stunned to ask to see another mgr, just left in shock. Bad attitude and average food, skip it. Too many nice business owners to give hard earned money." 0
+i really hate to do this, but i have to. service was slower than slow. my bagel + cream cheese was super skimpy on the cream cheese. turkey chili was lukewarm and not as good as it should have been. the staff seemed gloomy and sad. it just wasn't a good experience. it really is too bad, i haven't had lunch at a einstein's in forever and i was hoping it would be as good as i remember it. 0
+This is consistently the most unorganized Einsteins we go to. We try to avoid this location but when we find ourselves here our hopes are that they've improved. Year after year we've found they they stay consistent: unorganized and confused. 0
+I have been coming here on and off for a few years. I will only have May do my eyebrows - she's great! They always look good even when I go too long without a wax! I recently let her do my nails. I never have them done because I leave them very short for typing. But she did a great job and I think I will keep them! 1
+I agree with a prevous poster who says this Rubios is the best in the area. The employees are super friendly and nice. Between my kids and myself, we usually make tons of modifications:( hold this, add that etc.)...I always order the chipotle ranch chicken salad (minus chicken and cheese w/ dressing on the side)..they always take my order without batting an eyelash and ALWAYS get it right..my salad is always crisp and fresh and we probably take out from Rubios 3 times a month... 1
+The doctors and techs at this hospital bar none have been the most caring and compassionate vet I have ever experienced . My dog swallowed the end of a rawhide bone yesterday and I rushed her there hysterical of course. They gave her immediate attention and saved her life . That let me sit with her as she woke up from sedation and also stayed with us as she came to. Dr.Isom was right by our side and couldn't have been more comforting through my hysterical crying. After all was said and done I returned home so grateful with my girl Jazzy. Thank you Indian Bend 1
+"If I could give this location a zero star rating, I would. \nI took what use to be my beautiful miniature 5lb maltipoo to be groomed at Petco. Worst experience EVER! Left her there at 11:30 in the morning and at 3:45 she was still wet! Chris, the \""""so called-groomer\"""" was trimming her... I questioned why he was doing it basically wet and he looked annoyed by me.... that's when I walked out into the store, as she was clearly not ready to be picked up, and could hear her screaming... I evened asked the retail clerk if this guy ever worked with small dogs.... 30 minutes later... she came out completely chopped up! Nothing about her cut was even and she was completely shaking. Bows would not stay on because her cut was so choppy and you could tell that she was never blown out! The guy must have seen my face as he said he wouldn't charge me. .. but he did say it was \""""her fault\"""" because she moved a bit!! I am so ticked off as the only thing the manager said to me was that I was the only one who's ever complained about him! ...SERIOUSLY?!?! NEVER TAKE YOUR DOG TO GET GROOMED AT PETCO (unless you like the scruffy mutt look)... I am so regretting this choice. The worst part about the whole thing... nobody there ever offered an apology... just a whole bunch of excuses. =(" 0
+I love this place! The ambiance of blaring music and Mexican soap operas on tv is awesome. The food was shockingly fresh for being in the middle of Arizona. Couldn't be more authentic even if you were in Mazatlan. I had seafood served in a hollowed out young coconut. Not only delicious but the presentation was beautiful. It could have come out of one of Jean-George's kitchens in NYC. No Joke. That was the last thing I was expecting when I pulled up to this kinda run down little strip mall. Go. Enjoy. 1
+We go to Arties all the time and have never had any issues and love it more now that they have a post office in the back, so we don't have to drive to the post office. It is a little cramped, but the staff has always been great in helping me find things. I also love the fact that I can take my dog. She loves to go in there but I won't take her during very busy times. 1
+Awful customer service from everybody there (including the post office people). Very rude, inconsiderate, and unhelpful.\n\nThe prices are not good.\n\nIt is a pain to return anything here.\n\nWe live just a few blocks away, so it is unfortunate that we can no longer go to this store. However, after numerous visits (we kept trying to give them more 'second' chances), we have come to the conclusion that it is just better to go to Home Depot a couple miles away.\n\nOur advice is to go to Home Depot just two miles up the road at Tatum and Bell. The prices are better, the customer service is friendly, and the return policy is great! 0
+Went to this bar last night since it was close to my apt. and rec'd decent reviews from Yelpers.......NOT!! I have never been so obviously ignored since my days in Southie (a well known anti-black area of Boston). I paid for my drink and the bartender placed my change in front of the guy sitting next to me. Ok, simple mistake, I thought. Watched the game and once my drink was done I saw her talk to her cadre of friends for over 20 minutes before I got another one...and it was the guy sitting next to me who bought me one and apologized for the now noticeble slight. When my drink arrived, I questioned the delay (4 people at the bar and maybe 9 in the whole place), the bartender asked me to leave. I walked and will NEVER return. Don't know why this place is rated so high. It sucks... 0
+Usually come here when I feel like getting away from my immediate hood. Laid back crowd and atmosphere, awesome outdoor patio and the drinks are reasonably priced. My girl Laura always takes care of me. Always a fun place to go (literally) tucked away from the P.V. Mall area. 1
+I got a coupon in the mail for this place which offered several deals. I chose to call and make an apt (preferred by them) for Sunday. That was easy. I arrived 15 min early was greeted and seated on time. Those are the reasons I gave 2 stars. \n\nI failed to give 3 more stars because all the nail polish was overused, but more importantly, I did not feel the cleanliness like i do at other nail salons. I watched after the tech used the tools on me, she went to a sink behind a wall and did who knows what. I assume she washed with water and soap if we're lucky!! She then went on the do the next pedicure. I did not witness any chemical cleaning of pedicure bowls in between people either. \n\nJust doesn't excite me to return! 0
+"This is your basic Ulta- not the big one with every bell and whistle. BUT-- they are in the neighborhood and there's a lot to be said for convenience.\n\nThe employees are friendly, and generally leave you alone. If you need help, however, they are genuinely helpful. \n\nIt's clean and well organized. If I need a last minute \""""emergency\"""" gift (translate: teenage girl birthday)... I can count on getting something that will be a hit. \n\nPlus: LOTS of sample size / mini items, great nail care selection, almost always have my salon haircare products." 1
+"Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and was very happily surprised at my dining experience.\n\nThe hostess was friendly, waiter funny and attentive, and other staff said goodbye to us as we left.\n\nHad to have edamame to start of course, and for the first time ever at a Japanese restaurant, they were steaming hot and not over salted.\n\nI had the salmon roll and a shrimp tempura roll. Tasty and fresh. ---sorry but I'm not a fan of shashimi, so I stick to rolls.\n\nHad another dish called \""""Dragon Tails\"""" which was chicken stir fried in a spicy, almost buffalo style hot sauce. Huge portion.\n\nWhen I peaked at the other diners across the room every portion looked really big! I mean at least two if not three portions per serving.\n\nOur entree was out a few minutes earlier than the sushi, the waiter came by a few times and kept us updated, but it seemed as if he knew the sushi would come out later so why not wait 5 min then turn out order in to the kitchen?\n\nNice yummy, hassle free lunch. Thank you Shogun." 1
+How is this place in business? Seriously!\n\nI'm still angry over how bad this place was. My brother who was with me agrees. So here is what happened...\n\nWe sit down, look over the menu and instantly notice that the place is super expensive, even for lunch. Then my brother points out that everyone sitting down seems to be over the age of 50 and eating huge piles of colored salads. I'm guessing this is the turkey salad. \n\nMy theory is that for the price everyone went for quantity. We skipped the original plan for sushi and rolls because at $12 - $15 at lunch this place did not have the atmosphere or the token chefs to warrant those prices. We decided to start easy and try the Panko Udon noodle soup with tempura. \n\nMy false expectation: Thick udon noodles, in a nice translucent dark broth, with tiny green onion bits floating on top, paired with a plate of assorted vegetables covered in a light fluffy batter. Add battered shrimp or fish depending on the place. All this would then combine in my mouth into that great saliva generating Udon freshness that I have come to love. \n\nIt arrived...\n\n-INSERT EXPLETIVE HERE-\n\nThe not even joking reality: Placed in front of me was a white bowl of soy sauce with a pile of store bought rough spaghetti noodles. Floating in this disappointment was a horror show of deep fried unrecognizable straight from the freezer bag vegetable shapes. I say shapes because vegetables usually have flavor which is the whole reason for including them in a dish, these could have been cardboard cutouts soaked in grease. I wish I was joking about the soy sauce or the noodles. It tasted like something a Home Ec student from Beverly Hills would have made first day of class.\n\n-INSERT EXPLETIVE HERE AGAIN-\n\nWell we didn't find the hidden camera and only got a few bites into the mess before giving up. Here is the best part, the bus boy was not at all surprised when he picked up the plates mostly unfinished. Weird wait staff aside, Shogun is absolutely hands down the worst Sushi place I have ever eaten at. If you can't do Udon Soup don't put it on the menu. They should be ashamed for taking that much money from innocent people who don't know what good sushi tastes like.\n\nAvoid the disappointment and save yourself some money. You're better off at East Wind 1 mile north at Thunderbird and Tatum. Better yet head to over to Hiro Sushi at Shea and the 101, its absolutely worth the drive.\n\n-INSERT FINAL EXPLETIVE HERE- 0
+Not sure where all of the other reviewers on this site go for sushi, but I found Shogun to be right in the middle of the road for pricing. Cheaper than Sapporo, Ra & Ah-So but a little more expensive than your traditional mom & pop sushi. I say if you want to be seen in your micro mini with your gel head boyfriend than head to one of the aforementioned places. If you want good sushi in a comfortable & fun setting than I would suggest Shogun. I have been going here for nearly 20 years, well before they bought out the other side and built the bar area. The sushi bar is always the way to go as you can be in and out in 20 minutes. They have a fun little patio for groups (when it's not 115 outside). I'd much rather support this establishment that has been locally owned forever than head out to another cookie cutter sushi chain. 1
+Dismal, abject, revolting. These are words one would use to describe the contents of a garbage can, or a snuff film. You know nice, pleasant things that one would enjoy on a Sunday afternoon. Shogun however deserves none of this high praise. These words are a lofty goal by their standards. \n\nI was so unfortunate to collide unwillingly with this place one Saturday for lunch and decided to order the unagi roll and the Panko Udon. I was expecting some common sense from the chef/wank they picked up off the street, but even hope fails occasionally in an explosion of misery. The unagi roll was horrible. The rice was not fully cooked, the contents were soggy and tasted old. The sushi would have been better if the chef had taken the ingredients, put them down his pants, sat on them for 5 minutes while riding a bull, and then vomited on the resulting creation. Later the Panko Udon arrived, and it was even worse. I understand that it was panko breaded and not a tempura batter, but still it was absolutely horrendous. They could not have overcooked the vegetables, shrimp, and fish more. It was greasy, bland, insipid cooking that could not have been made better even if it were served with a diamond ring. The store bought, cheap as you can find udon was undercooked and had the texture of noodles that had been sitting for about 30 minutes in a colander. These little beauties were served in a pool of horrific bottled tsuyu sauce that left a lingering chemical aftertaste that was just a delight to behold.\n\nI would not eat here again even if my scrotum were stapled to a chair and I was chained to a table. I have to give this place one star too many because Yelp unfortunately has a one star minimum. I would even rate any fast food chain better than this place. I have had better airline food.\n\nCheers,\nUntil then, get the beers in...\nJust not at Shogun. 0
+My girlfriend and I have been Shogun fans for a few years and when we can, we'll take in a few of the monster-sized rolls, some edamame and Saki and call it a night.\n\nToday I went for the lunch special and was very pleased with the portions and the price. The Katsu chicken was crisp and not over cooked and the roll was right on target. \n\nWe usually feel like we've been well fed, well served and reasonably priced. The fish is alway fresh, the sushi chefs always accommodating to create a special version of a standard roll and the wait staff kept our glasses filled.\n\nI read some of the other reviews and feel that over the long run, some are off base - this is my perspective from over more than a few years of being a semi-regular dinner. 1
+The food was just okay. Super greasy from the lard in the beans and meat was not of good quality. The tortillas they used were very good though. But because if the grease pouring out of my burrito I couldn't eat it. 0
+RIGHTS VIOLATION ALERT!\n\nMy wife had an appointment for a blood pregnancy test. We walk in for the appointment, and they refuse to do the test. Then they wouldn't allow me back there with her for her appointment. They also forced her to recount events that happened several years ago, which threw her into a full-blown panic attack/PTSD attack. They still wouldn't allow me back there with her. So if you care about your loved ones at all, don't bother with this place. 0
+Very poor customer service. Hostess was rude and ignored us when we arrived. When seated finally she had a bad attitude. Also, our server never showed up and we ended up leaving. 0
+We did not have a good experience here. The food was bland and the quality of the ingredients was low. The server was slow and when we got the food to go sauce leaked out if the bag creating a massive mess. The containers just weren't able to hold all that bland flavor.\n\nIf a one star rating doesn't tell you to skip it, I don't know what will. 0
+"I love Dillards, this location at PV Mall is smaller than the one I usually go to, but it does a decent job still putting out labels in their tiny Contemporary section , just in limited styles and quantities. The shoe department here, as previous reviewers have mentioned, is pretty awesome. This Dillards has a MAC makeup counter which is rad and today I noticed they have a \""""The Edge\"""" beauty section. I was immediately attracted to the Too Faced brand displayed on the wall and noticed they also have Studio Gear, Murad, and some Philosophy products as well. This new addition is a big plus as I am always going between Ulta (which is across the street) and here for MAC products. Now I have the brands that I love all in one department store! Go Dillards! The children's and men's departments are rather large and of course they have a junior's and women's section." 1
+"This is the only Chinese place I order from. They are very good with delivery, always on time, and always have the exact thing I order. This place should have more stars, they don't have five star food by any means, but you get the good value you pay for. Best Chinese delivery in the area. Ordered from \""""Yang House\"""" twice, and was very disappointed they never delivered what I ordered, so I looked else where and found this nice little gem.\n\nBY THE WAY, this place is real NY style Chinese; if you order chow mein (like our friend Nicole H. here) you will get no noodles. If noodles are included in the dish you want, read the menu, and order lo mein." 1
+Machines are very old - many out-of-order. Premises not very clean. A tacky place. Will not go there again. 0
+Went there for 2 problem the main problem was fixed but costly. Second problem said a/c composer need to be replaced 1200 dollars so had second opinion was actually the fan 165 dollars. Nice that they checked for the real problem never going back there. 0
+Very nice chill bar in ne phx, bartenders here know how to pour a drink & are very easy on the eyes. Great place to hang for a few after work. A+++ 1
+"This is the second time I've ordered from them. First time the pizza was awesome!! This time it was very soggy! Wigs on the other hand where delicious. I also go a slice of cheesecake to go. I paid $.85 for cherries. When I went to dive into my cheesecake the \""""cherries\"""" that they gave me turned out to me ketchup. Gross. I called to tell them and their response was, oh let us give you $.85 to reimburse you for the cherries. What?!! Ha ha. Probably won't go back." 0
+Totally messed up my order did not care it was crazy how much they did not care was kind of like hey you drove here so might as well take what we got 0
+Responded promptly when emailed to set up appointment. Salesman was very helpful and installer professional. Got the screens up quickly and neatly. Pleased with their services. 1
+BARF BARF BARF\n\nQuite possibly the grossest food I have ever eaten. The chicken lo mien was made with spam-ish meat product-- Does that make is Spamish meat product lo mien? I ended up eating just white rice and soy sauce with egg rolls--- can't mess up fried egg rolls right? I did have to salt them though, they were pretty taste-less. \n\nThe ambiance is less than desirable as well, our plates never got cleared and the amount of unshowered people sitting near me made me want to go home and take a hot bath with all the soap in the world. \n\nI will not return to Lim's and I suggest you not go either. 0
+Lim's Chinese Boofay is a throwback china boofay. If you want seafood and spring rolls and vegetables and no MSG, you'd better head elsewhere. If you remember going to a china boofay in 1979, back when nobody knew or cared that Chinese people never eat this stuff, and you loved the kitschy decor and salty fried food, then Lim's is your place. I'll bet that the recipes and decor are the same as they've been for the last 30 years.\n\nYou've got your requisite fried rice, lo mein, beef/broccoli, sesame chicken, sweet&sour pork, egg foo young, eggrolls, fried chicken, and maybe a couple of other items beyond that. Everything was cooked not so bad as far as the consistency on the Crispy-Greasy Spectrum, but had so much msg that my mouth literally had a buzzing feel when I left. Not a taste, a FEELING, left over from the monosodium glutamate infused cuisine. Blech.\n\nThe Discard Pile was actually tiny for the sesame chicken, but instead of honey it was flavored with syrup--cheapass imitaion ''maple'' corn syrup. Still, I must admit it was lean chunks of white meat chicken, and was my favorite if I had to pick a poison.\nS&S pork looked lean, with large chunks of nonfatty meat, but the insides were a little gristly, and each bite in had about 20% come back out onto the Discard Pile. Seems like they tried to keep it lean, though.\n\nIn the entire boofay table, there was hardly any color from veggies. All I found was some icebertg lettuce and coleslaw in the cold section, plus brocolli in the beef&broc, carrots and onions in the S&S, and some white cabbage and a few onion pieces in the lo mein. That's about it. Oh, the egg rolls had cabbage inside, too, and Are the old school thick skinned, bubbly deep fried and mushy, not the spring roll thin skinned crispy kind.\n\nLim's had some decent flavors and I created a small Discard Pile, so could be a 3Star boofay by getting rid of the msg, using honey instead of syrup on the chicken, and adding a bunch more veggies into the mix.\n\n$6.25 lunch ($1.50 more for a soda) was not worth it, no matter how much volume you shove in.\n\nStill buzzing from the weird msg high. No sir, I don't like it. 0
+"We were looking for a different chinese place but when we got there it wasn't open yet so we gave this one a try.\n\nThis is an older place, kind of a hole but I noticed that the staff was cleaning the entire time we were there. The waitstaff was friendly. The food was ok, it wasn't exactly good but most of it was edible. $7.25 for the buffet on the weekend but I think it's cheaper during the week, $6.25 or something like that was on the sign.\n\n2 drinks, 2 buffets came to $19 and some change. \n\nI wouldn't really recommend this place, they didn't do anything \""""wrong\"""" but they don't do anything right either." 0
+One step above a hole in the wall buffet place. Food was edible. Very bland, service was very un-attentive and my egg roll was soggy to boot. I'll take my money elsewhere. 0
+The food was passable. The dining room was nearly empty at 7 pm on a weeknight. Not that I crave a crowded and noisy dining experience, but it would've been nice to think we'd made the right choice eating there by seeing other diners voting with their wallets.\n\nI don't think our waitress spoke any English beyond what was on the menu. She had to go get help from another waitress when I ordered a whiskey on the rocks. Even the more fluent of the two didn't think to ask me what kind of whiskey, so I was served rail that tasted like the ice cubes had come from a moldy dispenser.\n\nThe food was ok. Nothing special. I had the kung pao chicken. It lacked spice and came loaded with onions (which I had asked them to leave out). 0
+Went there after hearing about the Arizona Cardinals promotion, if the Cards won, you get a free medium coffee the day after the game. Well, I went, didn't know about the app for the smart phone. Was told that I need the app and the phone wasn't with me. Didn't get the coffee, walked away unhappy. 0
+Before I talk about the food I must say that this place is crazy expensive. We tried this place because it was close and got tired of driving down to 7th Street for Pei Wei or Flamingo Palace. The pork fried rice was decent, the house chicken was not at all good and the chicken lo mein was simply terrible And for this less-than-mediocre food you pay more than Pei Wei and approaching P.F. Changs. Next time I want typical chinese fair, I'll drive the extra few miles to Flamingo. 0
+So far I have had only good experiences with this practice and the doctors. The office is brand new and very clean, modern, and big. The staff including the doctors has always been very accomadating and friendly. One thing I really like about this office is the built in lab, anyone who knows what it is like to to have to drive to a lab for your doctor knows what I mean. Although I hate going to the doctor I have been very happy with this office, and I would reccomend it to anyone. 1
+I had been to 40th St. Cafe a few times previous to my last visit and thought quite highly of the place, however, my last (and final) visit was a total nightmare...I got food poisoning for the first time of my life and have finally been able to keep solids/liquids down. I would not wish food poisoning on my worst enemy. \n\nFWIW, I had the ultimate skillet for breakfast (I know - it sounds gross just saying it), so I'd surely recommend to tready lightly with the meat if you visit this spot. \n\nAdditionally, the service was lousy and there were a lot of weird vibes/negative energy around the place.\n\nI opted not to report this to the health department and decided to post to Yelp instead. 0
+This isn't a bad place to go and get a beer and some grub.\nAlthough I'm not really sure why it's categorized under pizza\n(Since pizza isn't even on the menu)\nThe menu consists mainly of burgers wings and sandwiches \nThe prices are reasonable \nStaff seems friendly \nThe decor looks like every guys idea of a bar in his garage \nI'll definitely be back again 1
+What great customer service! I needed to purchase straw for a pumpkin patch we were putting together for an event and I called back several times with questions and changes. Each time, the lady on the phone (wish I had her name) was so patient and I truly appreciated that. Their driver Chris was amazing and so kind! I would recommend Western Ranchman to anyone! Thank you for delivering excellent customer service! 1
+OMG~ generally I like Massage Envys. It's a hit or miss whether you get a good or bad therapist and you have to learn to ask for specific ones~ the good thing is you can almost get an appointment last minute.\nBUT at this particular location, the staff seems to have forgotten they are a massage place and not a used car lot!!!!\nI came out of the massage not entirely happy since the guy that massaged me was a bit I don't want to use the word weird, okay, weird, okay, to be kind~ not to my liking.\nBut I decided I would still be pleasant and pay for the massage . . . at the counter, the girl checking me out just would not let me go without arm twisting me to sign up for membership!!!!\nShe told me they were offering a membership special that was for THAT day and if I walk out the door, the special was expired. Even after I said no I was not interested multiple times, she continued to strong sale me and would not return my credit card to me!!!!\nI left feeling upset and very tense, which totally negated the massage that I just received AND I also did not get my credit card back! I had to go back to get my card.\nWhat a hassle. \nI felt like I should have been PAID to have been there instead of PAYING for the service it was THAT tortuous!!!! 0
+Is this place still open? Their website has been down all week, and no one is returning my messages. We wanted to sign our child up after hearing such good things. 0
+"Very unaccomodating and expensive! If your kids cannot make it to camp one day of the week, they will not allow a makeup day and the price stays the same. They charge a \""""late fee\"""" if you want to come the same day, and don't seem to care whether they turn away new clients or customers because they are more interested in money. Gold Metal Gymnastics in Chandler, although a bit further, is a better option. They are friendly, kind, and know that with children and our lives, things don't always work out exactly as we want. Save your money and go to another camp that cares about families and kids, and not about nickel and diming you." 0
+This is our regular breakfast spot, food and service are good and consistent.\nWe usually get coupons in the mail.\n\nThey get 5 starts for their crispy bacon, it is awesome.\n\nOne of my favorites is the chicken fried steak for breakfast, and the King Kong for dinner. They have good sandwiches too. 1
+So this place is a diner and you get what you would expect, burgers, chicken fried steak, breakfast all day, and of course shakes. Can't complain if that's what you're looking for. It's a great place for families with kids. 1
+If you like Cherry Blossom in Central Phoenix, you should thoroughly enjoy it's counterpart, Eastwind. Eastwind is one of my lunch go to spots because it is delicious, fairly-priced (you can get some of the same dishes as Cherry Blossom for cheaper) and has a friendly staff. \n\nMy list of must tries is simple. If you like Japanese curry, you gotta try the curry, rice and chicken katsu dish; it's fantastic and filling. The udon noodle soup is next on my list and is especially good if it's chilly outside; and I can't forget to say how good it is with shrimp tempura added to it. The best part about it is that it doesn't feel heavy or bog you down after eating it; you leave feeling re-energized. Last but not least is the lunch bento. Good lawd, it's scrumptious! Think of it as a sampler of sorts: you get your fish, your katsu, some miso, a salad and some rice. For $9 that's a lunch that'll fill you up and keep you full the rest of the day (unless you're not human of course, you pesky alien, you).\n\nGo here, eat the food, be nice to the staff and be prepared for a pleasant experience. It's a great place for a small group if you're into good atmosphere and Japanese cuisine. 1
+Not a good place for nigiri. I broke my rule of never eating sushi in a place where you can't see the fish before... well they reminded me why I have that rule. The portions were good but the fish didn't taste fresh. 0
+ouch they went WAYYY down in my ratings,\n\nservice was horrible, it took 10 minutes to get seated and it wasn't busy and there were empty tables everywhere... server took 15 minutes to get us waters, server forgot what i ordered and didn't even remember my soup till prompted that my food should come with it. (20 minutes after everyone else got theirs)\n\nfood under cooked, they served some of the steak strip cooked black and blue style...\n\nfood served COLD, not hot, not warm..but.. COLD!! gross\n\nwasabi is the crappy powder kind 0
+There are two things here that I love that you can't really find anywhere else. The fried rice and the hakata ramen. I know you can find fried rice everywhere, but their's is just ... different. The ramen is my absolute fave ... I find myself craving it all the time. The service can leave something to be desired sometimes, but all the servers are very nice and you can usually tell they're trying. Nice little neighborhood place. :) 1
+"Wow, after reading everyones reviews, I know I'm right about our experience last weekend. We've been going here to eat off and on over the past 7 years or so. We've always enjoyed our meal. It's been about a year since we've gone. \n\nThe menu has changed somewhat so we couldn't order what we normally use to order. Wow, terrible choice. We decided to order light and just order a spicy tuna and salmon roll for each of us. They were so hot we couldn't eat them. My husband didn't think the rice was made that well. My husband and I never go home with take out when we go out for Sushi. Out of 12 pieces each, we each ate 4. What does that tell you? I told the waiters working at the counter that it was to hot and they said that we ordered Spicy Tuna and Spicy Salmon. No one said, \""""we're sorry, what can do we do for you to make it better\"""". \n\nMy children who are in their 20's tried it and also agreed with us. They are both avid sushi eaters. I called the owner and talked to him personally that evening. He said he would check into it for me and get back to me with what he found out. He never did. I called him a few minutes ago. He said that his workers made it normal and that is the way they make it. They didn't put any extra hot spice in it. I guess the customer is always wrong. We will never step foot into this establishment and give them our money. There are to many other sushi places in the Scottsdale area to go out to eat. The sushi rolls at Safeway are better and more enjoyable." 0
+I was using this cleaner for a few months, but not really sure why. The staff is rude and even worse, they jacked up my clothes. I asked for some repairs on two pairs of suit pants. Instead of fixing them, they sliced the butt of one of the pants and did not repair the other, while still charging me. Stupid me for not checking them before paying and going home. I don't trust them to fix it so I took them elsewhere. WILL NOT BE GOING BACK. 0
+"Had a few bad experiences unfortunately in just one visit. The associates had no intention on being courteous, they even seemed to run away or roll their eyes to avoid me. I had to walk to the cashier to ask for help, she willingly helped me, answered my questions. When I was about to walk out, the alarm went off and I was NOT even close to the door, one of the associates quickly pointed me out, and loudly said \""""Can you come here I gotta check if their is anything in THERE\"""" meaning my bag. He gave me his back the whole time, and didn't even look at me to say I was good to go. He just said your fine. That's it. So rude." 0
+eeew. It started with a cranky waiter who told me that if I wanted to know the specials, then I should have read them on the board. The food was downhill from there. The entire place smelled like fried onions. 0
+I took my Yelp friend Irene V. here the other day to get a pedicure with me and I was not surprised when she said she loved the place! \nSigh, I'd let you in on my secret haven. Imagine the Barber Shop, that the kind of place this is in real life. Place is clean, unpretentious and the price extremely reasonable. There are two ladies there who does the pedi and mani. A spa pedi is $22 (only!) and a gel French manicure is $25 (only!). I have been going to Traci but both Traci and Eva will do a fantastic job. \nThey also have hair cut, coloring, lash extension, and facial services. \nWhat I mean though about it being like the Barber Shop is that I do on occasion go in to shoot the breeze with the ladies. Both of them are extremely nice and friendly and we will sit around and chat as though we're sitting on a front porch somewhere waving our fans, having lemonade. \nThere you have it- the best kept secret and my safe haven has been yelped!!!\nWell, guess these ladies are so nice and so great- everyone should know about them. Except of course when I want to get my nails done or go in for a chat!!!! 1
+WORST AIRLINE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. \nWOULD NOT LET ME ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE THEY OVERBOOKED IT, AND THEN REFUSED TO REFUND ME AND MY FAMILY....EVEN THOUGH I HAD A REFUNDABLE TICKET. \nBought flight tickets in January for a trip down the Grand Canyon that left the following morning at 6am. They canceled our flight in March and rescheduled us for a later flight. Then 3 days prior to our flight they told us they overbooked our flight and could only take 9 out of the 11 people they booked. After more than 15 calls to them including the corporate headquarters they said they absolutely would not compensate us for having to drive to our destination now, there was no way they could guarantee our flight unless arrived onsite 24 hours in advance (no more no less), and that they had no idea if or how they could refund our flight. Despite us having to miss our entire trip that cost thousands of dollars by telling us 3 days prior to our departure that they are unable to take us to our destination. They are also unfortunately the only airline that flys into this site. We arrived 3 hours before the plane took off, but they would not let us on the plane, and refused to refund our tickets. We lost all of the money, were stranded in page, and had to spend 400$ on a one way rental care to page. I would rather drive anywhere than deal with this airline ever again. Worst customer service. I can't imagine a less reliable company....in any part of the world. 0
+The tortillas are worth 4 stars, but I think the rest is overrated. The machaca always struck me as bland. Same with the tamales. I'd much rather go up the street to Ranch Market/Tradiciones.\n\nAnd the hours are frustrating. Closed Sundays and shuts down too early the rest of the week. The Cactus location is open later, but the food is no better and the dining room is depressing. 0
+When I lived and worked in Phoenix, I had my first experience at Carolina's as a lunch trip with a coworker. She told me that they had the best tortillas and was fast enough to fit in our lunch break.\n\nI cannot tell you how delicious all their food is...flautas, enchiladas, combo plates, tacos. chimis, etc. Even though I'm back in Chicago, I dream about this place. I recommend it to my friends when they head to Phoenix area, and I hope that when I visit next, I have time to drive out for lunch.\n\nThe sauces are delicious and everything is homemade. They take pride in their food and are quick with the service. Delicioso! 1
+Definite dive but the food was good. They dont have carne Asada??! That is weird to me... Only green chile or red chile on the menu. I was thinking- maybe they dont serve it becuase the meats too expensive- but then; there was tons of people in there so how can they NOT afford the meat when Filibertos has it?? Lots of cars in the parking lot and after we ordered it took like 20 minutes for our 1 BURRITO and 5 rolled taquitos/flautas... Im sorry- but that's way too long for simple taco truck orders. The salsa cups are like the size of a THIMBLE so I had to like use a tray to carry over 7 thimbles of salsa to our table. The restaurant is in a sketchy part of town and if it wasn't daytime with my stud of a BF, I would be concerned for my life and purse. okay- back to the food. The burrito was good. The gauc is good. It was all good but the menu isn't something to RAVE about. Im mexican so I could have made all the items on the menu by the time my ticket was called. 0
+it took me awhile to actually find this place. but it was well worth the wasted gas.\n\nthe burritos, tacos, beans, rice are all good. the food is top notch.\n\nif you go during lunch on a work week be prepared to wait in line to order and fight for an available table. the food is worth the fight. 1
+Dumpy place, DELICIOUS food. Honestly, who cares what this place looks like. We ordered our food, sat at a table and waited for our number to be called. My kids were skeptical at first but the waft of greasy, deep fried burritos reached their nostrils and all sense of doubt faded in the blink of an eye. Mmmm, mmm, mmmmm....chimichanga heaven. Even though this place is clearly not a 5 star restaurant, I highly recommend it to everyone. 1
+Bring your cash and get the green chile!!! Good stuff! 1
+great flavor\ngreat price\ndont let the 'atmosphere' scare you off 1
+The food here was cheap and awful. The restaurant itself is poorly kept and uncomfortable. I will never eat here again. I would suggest only getting tortillas here if anything. Avoid the burritos and enchiladas honestly just a salty goopy consistency mediocre at best. I would not recommend this food to anyone. 0
+So far the best Mexican food I've had in Arizona, HANDS DOWN.\n\nI've lived in Arizona for 39 years.\n\nGo, go NOW. Stop reading this and go, NOW. 1
+"After an awesome experience with Lo-lo's, I thought I'd expand my horizon by trying out other soul food places in the area.\n\nBobby C's seem like a cool bar....but unfortunately, it wasn't so cool a place for dinner. \n\nWe ordered fried catfish, fried chicken and country fried steak. They came with sides of dirty rice, corn bread, green beans, collard greens and mac & cheese. All the fried stuff were decently crispy, but somewhat unseasoned and not particularly memorable. \n\nThe sides stood out more...but not in a good way.Rarely do I wish that a restaurant would use Kraft's blue box for the Mac & Cheese, but in this case it would have been an improvement. The \""""fresh\"""" green beans has the distinct taste of a tin can. Corn muffin was dry. \n\nIt'll be hard to get me to stray from Lo-lo again" 0
+Bobby C's is what a neighborhood pub is all about. The fact that it serves up soul food and hosts some amazing music is icing on the cake.\n\nBut what makes the family owned and operated bar & lounge stand out is the fact that, from the minute you walk it, until you leave, you're treated like a member of their family. with in minuted we were joking and kidding around, a few minutes later, we were being given a tour of the facility, including their overflow seating next door.\n\nUntil now, it's been a hidden gem with a loyal following of people into live jazz and R&B, or this looking to sate their southern food cravings. However, with a light rail stop outside, I predict it will be getting a whole lot more attention, (Hint: it is a must stop venue for any Light Rail pub crawls) 1
+We had an Appointment Saturday 04/26/14 for a estimate, no show no call. BS no customer service!!! 0
+I only live about 15 minutes from the airport, so typically a cab is the easiest way to get home without hassling someone to pick me up. I got into the cab and saw a credit card machine which was good because I only had $24 on me. I told this to the cab driver and he got onto the freeway informed me that the machine doesn't always work, but if it doesn't I'll take you to the closest ATM.... As a girl, it's not the most comfortable situation, getting cash while a cab driver is waiting in the car... with your belongings! Unfortunately the cab fare was $28 and the machine wasn't working... so there I was at the ATM. It ended up not being the most convenient options since it added about 15 minutes onto my trip and the $2.50 ATM fee. The driver was nice, the cab was clean, but don't advertise that you take CC and not have the machine work! 0
+"TERRIBLE, DISGUSTING, THE WORST CAB COMPANY!!!\n\nIf only I could give this Zero or negative stars. I have used their services a few times while traveling to and from airports. I have ALWAYS had problems with their credit card machines. And the drivers refuse to acknowledge it. They are never polite and courteous.\n\nBut today was the limit! First, like always the credit card machine could not read my card. After I tried two credit cards and it still didn't work, he said \""""this is what all customers use, your card is bad\""""...yeah sure! like my cards were faulty or something!!! Told him this is the same card I use everywhere else and always works. Then, I paid a 15% tip and he is like \""""you guys don't know how to tip a driver???\""""...I was shocked and disgusted. I replied that I had paid a 15% tip to which he started yelling at me about how drivers were hardly paid anything blah blah blah..and finally he yelled at me, \""""go get your stuff yourself\"""". I jumped out and pulled my luggage out of the trunk. As he drove by, I could see him swearing at me. This is just unacceptable and very very unprofessional. Even if I had paid him a zero tip, which I should have, he had no right to talk like that to a customer. Please stay away from this company, they hire a bunch of jerks as drivers. I am DISAPPOINTED." 0
+Horrible, awful service. Was told a cab would be at my house in 20-25 mins. Called back after 30 to find that the driver had gotten lost, and so drove off to another pickup. Nobody shared that info with us. Was told that another cab would be along in 15 mins. Called after 20 minutes had passed to find that there was no cab designated for us. To top all that off, everyone we spoke to on the phone was rude, and sounded as though we were inconveniencing them. 0
+"Prior reviews are right - if you want to take a cab ride home from Phx Sky Harbor you will end up in a yellow cab and it will be a shady experience. There were yellow cabs lined up as far as the eye could see, it was 3am London time and I just wanted to get back to my car which I parked at my place of employment, corner of University and Mill - that's 5.16 miles for those who care. Driver never started the meter (I expected the $15 flat rate, see prior comments) and when we arrived he wanted cash only and wouldn't tell me what I owed, instead saying most people pay $16 or $18. I opted for $18 since this is exactly what I had paid going the other direction trip + tip. \""""Why not $20?\"""" he says. For the love of God, let me out of the cab!!!!! I seriously don't want to dicker over the cost of the fare. I'm still waiting for the $20 charge (yes I acquiesced in the name of ending the dickering) to clear my bank and am honestly petrified that some crazy alternate charge will show up instead. What a racket! Addendum: The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures regulates taxis and questionable practices including overcharging can be reported to them: http://www.azdwm.gov/?q=resource/regulating-taxis-shuttles-and-limos" 0
+"I must be one of those \""""chumps\"""" because I just ate here 30 minutes ago and thought it was terrible. First off, the parking situation is ridiculous. I drive a long-bed crew cab truck so it's not like I ever expect it to be easy, but WTF? They have spaces facing a wall, which are easy to get to, but then have more spaces behind those for parallel parking and there isn't room for a go kart to back up when someone uses those other spaces. \n\nWhen you go inside it smells incredible, but when you get your food it just smells like pure butter. I am not even sure why I ate my dinner. It was a mix of ingredients that just didn't work. I had a carne asada burrito, probably not their specialty, but read enough of my reviews and you see thats almost all I eat. It was almost half beans, then a bunch of guacamole, and some very tasteless meat. It was a cardboard/bean/avocado burrito. The tortilla had so much damn butter on it that it tasted like a butter stick. I'm not looking forward to seeing my cardiologist report after this. \n\nProbably the one redeeming quality I see is the little 11 year old girl that was the cashier/order taker actually spoke english. The rest of the staff were not bi-lingual, and while they don't need to be, it seems funny that the entire menu is in English. I have no problem saying carne asada, but why type \""""grilled steak\"""" on the menu if you don't want me to order it that way?" 0
+Cheap and awesome. Pulled pork is the way to go. No Kool Aid, missed on that one. Overall one of the best lunch spots in the area 1
+I was not impressed with the sauce. And the beef seemed real greasy. Im use to sliced beef instead of shredded. Corn bread fell apart into a million crumbs when I took it out of the wrapper. I just wasnt impressed at all. The people were friendly and was a clean facility. 0
+"What a dreadul experience. I had reserved and prepaid via Hotwire but all these folks do is PUSH PUSH PUSH for extras and more money. I could hear it all around me. My agent took the cake (think her name was Angela). I was in Phoenix for a little over a day, and was running late (good old USAirways, landed early but the gate was not free and we were stuck on the runway for almost an hour) for a tight business deadline.\n\nWould I like an upgrade - \""""we have a really nice BMW for you\"""" - how much is that? An extra $99 per day on top of what I had paid - no thanks. Well I can get you something more comfortable, or fun like a Jeep Wrangler. NO thanks, I just want what I paid for. How about an SUV - No thanks. I just want the car I reserved (mid-size). Well sorry - it will be a long wait - the ONLY car available (I was in a hurry) was the darned Wrangler (noisy POS that I totally did NOT want but she was determined to put me in) and then talked me into insurance before she would let me go - with taxes etc $85 for 28 hours. Never again - I guess I'll book directly with Avis next time in Phoenix. I never want to use Budget there again. Thanks Angela" 0
+Okay, the car rental hullabaloo often seems to pretty much suck. So I want to separate the whole aspect of renting a car (and the fact that for some reason the PHX rent a car place is about three hours away from the actual airport or something) to what was specific to Budget.\n\nThese guys are upselling sons of... you get it. I am so cognizant of this behavior and am pretty much an expert at declining all 3,456 things that they offered me or even pressured me into getting. However, even though I got into the type of car I'd expected without the supplemental insurance, and so on, my bill for the car the next day was TWICE THE COST of my quote from Egencia (the business travel version of Expedia). How is that possible?! It's always very spot on. There were SO many hidden fees and costs, way worse than all the other companies that I've rented from, that I will never rent from Budget again. :( 0
+"Received a functioning car, drop-off was smooth.\n\nCheck-in, however, was ridiculous. Despite NO line, and half a dozen bored counter staff, it took a full 30 minutes to process an existing reservation and procure me an actual vehicle. For the first 10 minutes there was no indication of a problem. For the second 10 minutes, as I looked increasingly impatient while watching the staff member apparently program the space shuttle or possibly update his Facebook status for the 17th time, no indication of a problem and no apology for the time-wasting. For the third 10 minutes, there was a grunt about finding me a car of the appropriate reservation class, followed by an additional grunt about \""""this would have been a lot easier if you hadn't made your reservation in Hotwire\"""". Really? So if Budget accepts Hotwire reservations but has trouble processing them, that's the customer's fault?\n\nAlso - apparently the counter staff communicate with the car moving staff via push-to-talk cell phone. That's fine. Apparently the counter staff also do not know where the charger to said phone is, and spend lots of time yelling at each other about where it is. So, if that cell phone loses charge, does that mean nobody gets a car? \n\nThis is my second poor Budget experience in a row in two completely different states. Lesson learned." 0
+"Rented a minivan for a week online for $470. At pickup they tried every bait-and-switch and salesman trick in the book to increase the cost. They first claimed they had a Kia reserved for me (apparently because many people hate Kias and are willing to pay to upgrade) and I had to say \""""no thank you\"""" to upgrade requests about 6 times before they finally admitted they didn't actually have a Kia for me anyway but rather a Dodge Caravan. They initially charged me for extra insurance even though I said \""""no\"""" (be careful not to say \""""basic\"""" - that means the \""""basic\"""" level of extra insurance). The pickup was time consuming because of all of their tactics. They quoted me a higher price for adding an extra driver than what was stated on the Budget website. After finally rejecting all of the extras, they gave me a bill for $540, which I had to insist be recomputed because I would not pay more than the $470 I had been quoted online.\n\nThe vehicle I received was nice and clean but not well maintained. The windshield wipers were shot and the wheels were not well balanced (the steering wheel shook at highway speeds).\n\nI would rather pay a higher price elsewhere and not have to feel like I am defending myself against attempted scams." 0
+This place sucks lines are long and the people have no sense of urgency 15 minutes to process one customer and when they finish with the customer ,they walk out\n\nThey can pay two people to stand around and do nothing but call out numbers ...yes you have to take a number but they can't staff the desk with enough people so you don't have to stay in line for an hour 0
+Stay away from this company! 60+ wait while other companies actually knew how to quickly do the job. Use any other company! Rude employees also! 0
+On May 22, 2014 I agreed to rent a small car for 3 days. I was quoted a rate of $170.67 and the vehicle was priced at $36.00 per day. I returned the vehicle on May 25, 2014 only to be charged $415.75 and was being charged $44.00 per day. When I called to figure out why I was being charged an additional $245.75 I was told that the blonde lady who rented me the car up sold me on services I did not agree too. In fact, the whole time I was there I told her I could not afford more then $200.00 and she assured me that $170.67 is all I would be charge. Every question I asked she lied about costing me an additional $245.75. She lied about what would happen if I returned the car early and the amount of the rental. This was my first time renting with this company and it will be my last. They are completely negligent when it comes to customer service and will be deceitful when it comes to billing your account. Please be careful when renting from this company, they will drain your bank account. 0
+There was a 40 minute line for a car... And so many people waiting. I would anywhere rather than wait that long... Not recommended 0
+"The great thing about the New Times is that it is free. So, it's perfect for lining your pet bird's cage or puppy's kennel.\n\nThis \""""paper\"""" is so biased that I can no longer read it. I'm not affiliated with any political party and it is completely obvious that this is a total left wing publication. Any article I had read recently does not give a fair portrayal of its topic, thus not allowing the reader to make an informed decision. Instead, they infuse the liberal agenda into every story they run in what feels like an attempt to dumb down the city's population.\n\nIn my late teens I actually enjoyed reading the paper while waiting for the bus or whatever I was doing. In my early twenties I still humored myself with an article once in a while. Now, as I am approaching thirty years old, I will not even pick up their \""""Best of Phoenix\"""" editions." 0
+Got a craving for fish and chips? Best place in town I think. Great Fish and Shrimp. 1
+Just ok overall. The hush puppies were OUTSTANDING. Best I've ever had. The fish, fries and zucchini lacked seasoning and were a bland - although I used some hot sauce to fix it. 0
+I'm sorry, what? This place was the worst! First of all, it's a major dive in a thoroughly sketchy area (shares parking lot with really gross strip club and there's another one across the street.) The food is horrible! Horrible! Thick, bland, raw flour tasting breading with not a speck of seasoning to be found. $4.35 for a bowl of bad canned clam chowder. Fries were soggy and bland. Clams were bland as well, I've had frozen that were better. Cocktail sauce was even bland. Seriously, if you like eating at convalescent homes this is your place. Otherwise, look elsewhere. 0
+"Ate here on a Friday night with a friend. When I drove up, I was a little worried as the area is very questionable. There was a sketchy-looking fellow just sitting waiting in a big SUV in the parking lot, so right away I was a bit unnerved.\nOnce inside, I felt a little better. The place was busy which is usually an okay sign.\n\nI ordered the 1 shrimp, 1 fish and chips combo. The shrimp was big and pretty good, the fish was your typical battered fillet without much flavor. I doused it in lemon juice and tartar sauce which helped a little. The fries could have been better. They kind of tasted like Ore-Ida fries from a frozen bag. So really the food part of the experience was just so-so at best, if not a bit bland. \n\nI do have a bone to pick with the presentation of the restaurant though. What's the story with the handwritten signs covering almost every empty space of the wall? 'Do this, don't do that..' it's like they are so afraid of being sued that they came up with every possible less-than-desirable scenario that could possible take place whilst eating out and made a sign for it. To me it just came across as grumpy management. And then there are the sub-par pixelated photos slapped on the back of the booths. It looks like they went to Kinkos, printed off whatever stock photo of a boat they found on Google and just stuck it to the back of the booths, stood back and said, \""""that works.\"""" \nAs a person who can't stand clutter, all of this together made me want to eat my tasteless food as quickly as possible and get back to my car and drive away, hopefully without being assaulted in the parking lot by said thug in the SUV.\n\nDO GO here if you are short on time, are on a budget and don't mind eating bland food in a cluttered chaotic restaurant, perhaps on your way to the ghetto strip club next door. DON'T GO here if you care about food and/or humanity." 0
+this place blows. how many shoe and embossed Jesus picture dealers do you need? if you're in the market for bootleg stuff and grey market goods this is the place. Could count on one hand how many used stuff dealers there were. save your $2. 0
+I brought my Moen white/ brass roman tub spout to be refinished brushed nickel to match my recently updated bathroom fixtures. Unfortunately, I discovered after leaving the tub project for last, Moen no longer makes a replacement for older spouts. My only options were to replace the entire tub and fixtures for $1000, keep the old fixtures that clashed with the new ones or have the spout re-plated.\n\nI was reluctant to use Papago Plating after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, but went ahead with the order anyway. If you are looking for immaculate antiseptic office\nthis may not be the place for you. However, the business looks like a typical small job-shop one might find anywhere. The lady that waited on me was very pleasant, knowledgeable and accurate with the final cost and completion date. It took one week and only cost $42. \n \nWow! Papago Plating did a fantastic job. The spout matches the new tub handles perfectly. 1
+OKAY...\n\nSo on my connecting flight home, i once again landed at Sky Harbor. \nI had a great weekend, i was exhausted, and i suppose I didn't have much energy to hate on everything.\n\nSecond look at Sky Harbor, it's not so bad. I suppose i wasn't in such a grumpy mood for having to stay here for 5 hours again. Although I do still hold up to my previous statement that seating is a bit limited and that there aren't many food choices...but an airport is an airport right? \n\nUnfortunately, I didn't get an opportunity to check out the Art Museum suggested by a fellow yelper (yes, they have an art museum!) but I was just glad to be on my way home. \n\nAnd this airport is HUGE. I was lucky enough to have landed in A second time around because my connector was in A, but last thursday, i landed in B and trekked all the way to A to reach my connector. It was quite a walk. 1
+Flying 10+ times a year on average, I couldn't do it out of any airport besides Sky Harbor. Using terminal 4 exclusively, I've never had a wait longer than 10 minutes going through security (Flying out mainly on Friday afternoon or early Monday morning.) Food choices are plentiful around the terminal inside and outside of security (I am disappointed Burger King doesn't have the BK Stacker there.) People movers are a quick way to get around or you can tip the guy to drive you right to your gate. The decor is nice and warm compared to others (SFO.)\n\nGetting here is very easy and the Cell lot is a great place to wait for arriving passengers. The $2 for parking is worth it sometimes just to meet people at security so you don't feel so rushed to get baggage and say hello. All and all, good job Phoenix. 1
+unlike some airports where you have to pay for wireless *cough, sfo, *cough...sky harbor offers it for free.\nthat being said, they had me at free wireless.\nin addition, they also have a wendy's...\nso not only can you write a yelp review, and/or update your facebook status, and/or tweet (twitter?) ; you can also do so while enjoying a chocolate frosty. with fries. not that that's what I usually do....\nglad that's been established. \n\nanyway, they also offer stores where you can purchase crucial items such as a cactus shaped lollipop or a magnet that says: someone who loves me went to arizona and brought me back this magent...\n\nthank you sky harbor for being the best airport on the west coast. 1
+This is one of the better International airports in America. The baggage unloading can be a slow process at times, but security lines, especially in the Delta terminal, go by in a flash! My flights have always left on time, and I really, really appreciate the free WiFi!\n\nPHX is great! 1
+"I try to avoid this airport at all costs while connecting to other destinations. The terminals have no tram or train and are VERY far apart from each other. On more than one occasion the people-movers have been down for repair which makes that feature even more annoying.\n\nThe bathrooms have this hallway that is only wide enough for ONE person to fit through which makes going through with bags entertaining; especially when a flight arrives and the area is crowded with passengers rushing to the restrooms. Yes, that's \""""one person\"""" for both directions.\n\nThen to add to the fun there was a last minute gate change AND it took them 20 minutes to get the jet-way to the plane. Good times." 0
+Watch the signs for rental car return it is a little confusing.Took me 40 minutes to get from Hyatt place airport to rental car returns. 0
+Had a layover here....3 hours!!!! Did not enjoy it. Bathroom floors are sooo sticky and dirty. There are no really good places to eat. When you book a flight advice is to avoid this airport!! 0
+Oh I am spoiled with the small-town feel of Tucson International--now if they wold only get some quality flights!!\nI've never flown out of Sky Harbor. Seems like any other large-scale airport on the surface.\nSo why only two stars? The driving around to find where to park is horrible. They need to remember that most people don't frequent the airport. So they should be obvious and deliberate with the signage. \nAlso, the elevator from the parking garage to the terminals is a little confusing. It literally went from floor 3, to 2, to B, to A, to 1. Alpha-numerics embedded within themselves? Again, keep it simple for us dummies who don't live the commuter jet-set lifestyle. 0
+"\""""I'm goin goin back back to Cali Cali\""""...ok, I HAD to do that...moving on...!\n\nThe last thing anyone wants to do is be at the airport on the morning of Christmas Eve, hungover, and with a little less than three hours of sleep. However, Sky Harbor Intl. Airport made my absolutely horrendous morning bearable and then some.\n\nI was expecting long lines when I checked in my bags at Southwest but it was surprisingly fast and efficient. I felt that my things were in good hands. I thought, \""""this is too good to be true! Security has to have crazy long lines!\"""" Nope, I was wrong. Security was a breeze. No lines. It all went by quite smoothly and it was nice of them to high-five me and wish me a safe flight. I think they could tell I was hungover and on zero sleep, but nevertheless, it was a sweet gesture.\n\nYou'd think at 8 a.m. there would be millions of people at the airport but it was surprisingly very quiet. Stopped to get some food and a much needed cup of coffee and before I knew it, I was on my way back to the bay. Thank you Sky Harbor for making my trip from AZ back to CA effortless and stress-free!" 1
+I strongly dislike this airport. I had to catch a connecting flight from Phoenix to Maui in another terminal. I had no idea I had to leave security, catch a bus, and then go through the TSA line again to get to the other terminal. I have an especially bitter taste in my mouth for Sky Harbor because this is where I lost my college class ring! In my mind the only redeeming part of Sky Harbor is Bar Fly, the coolest airport bar ever. 0
+Your basic airport. Nothing special to get excited about. 0
+Phoenix Sky Harbor, I've seen your plans for light rail connecting the terminals and the rental car center and they look glorious. 2015 can't come soon enough though --- the rental car center transportation (and the rental car center itself) as it is now is the worst I've seen.\n\nWhy is it the worst you ask?\n- the shuttles from the terminal to the RCC and from the RCC to the terminals wait until they are mostly full to leave which means you could be sitting on the shuttle for 15 minutes before it even gets moving. Other airports have no problem keeping their shuttles in the move.\n\n- there are a lot early flights out of PHX (like get to the airport no later than 4am flights) and there are hardly any staff around at that time so everything us slower than usual. The last thing I want to do is get up even earlier to deal with that...\n\n- the garages are massive and not well signed... You keep driving and driving in it trying to leave or return your car thinking, did I miss it? Until 8 minutes later you see a sign with tiny lettering pointing you in the next direction.\n\nAll I can say, fellow Yelpers, is that I wish you luck and recommend you build an extra 30-45 minutes if airport time into your trip if you're renting a car.\n\nThe airport itself is fine. Not a huge airport, the food options are regular old airport food options. The baggage claim/ticketing/security areas are all fine. Nothing special or awesome but no real complaints. The nice thing about flying through PHX is that there are rarely flights delays due to weather! 0
+The airport is clean and looks like its been recently renovated. I'm not really fond that the rental car location is 10 minutes away though. Also, i dislike how you have to do a full body scan and get your fingers swiped for bomb stuff.. its like... really? out of all the airports ive been to, this is the only one that made me do it. lastly, the US airways employee at the airport booked me the wrong flight.!!! she gave me a ticket but when she put us in teh system, it was to a different place. we ended up staying in phoenix another night since there were no more flights back to so.cal.. NOT COOL! AND, they wouldnt even cover the cost of the hotel. They only offered a discount.. suppppppper lame! 0
+Poor service, long check-in process and time...total hassle. Will never, ever rent from them again. 0
+I hate this airport more than I could ever tell you. Sure, the wifi is free, and progress through the security checkpoint is brisk, but these are the only positive things I can say about PHX. The food sucks, the buses are confusing, getting out of here is a giant pain in the butt, and if you are a Continental customer you will be relegated to the Continental Ghetto (Terminal 2) which is by far the grossest, dingiest, most run-down of the bunch. The best part of coming to Sky Harbor is flying to another state. 0
+Very confusing airport. For an International Airport, I would have expected a more luxury feel. Definitely not the airport you would want to get stuck for hours in. I flew southwest and Gate C and D did not have great restaurant choices or stores to look in. You have to walk what feel likes miles to buy a water or grab a magazine, and food. 0
+I'm a Flight Attendant based here, so I'm here quite a bit. I love how easy it is to access Sky Harbor from the Freeways and 44th St., so it's always quick to get in and get out. Parking is also easy.\n\nThe TSA folks tend to be fairly nice here, but be warned that the customs area is very, very small and you can get held up for a while when the once-daily British Airways 747 lands. 1
+Sky Harbor is a good airport, it really is, but no match for my beloved Tucson International. I can't recall many poor experiences here, thank god! It's easy to get through, not too massive, nor too small (but Iike small). It's a pleasant airport. But Sky Harbor smells like Cinnabon and Burger King on every corner and every terminal, so I'm sorry, but I'm knocking a star for that! I don't mind the pizza hut smell though :) If Sky Harbor got a little facelift in the food department, I'd be glad to give a sold 5 stars! 1
+It's an airport, and you don't (ordinarily) spend a lot of time there, so why review? First, on the arrival, our baggage took an INORDINATELY long time to come out. It was just ridiculous. I am accustomed to long waits at DFW (where no one actually works in baggage retrieval). But here it was even worse. There was no organization and throngs of people stood around and then scurried to another carousel as changes were announced. We waited and waited and waited forever. The second gripe is that the TSA seems to be inconsistent with practices followed in every other airport I have used in the rest of the US. That may be the TSA and not the airport's fault, but why here? Overall, my experience was less than favorable. 0
+"Putrid. Pathetic. Podunk.\n\nToo big not to have some method of transportation of from the jets to the puddle jumpers. I check everything except a computer bag and purse so that's fine but God forbid you fly carry-on and don't have a wheely bag. \n\nI was wearing brand new tennis shoes--Saucony--and still it was a long walk after the NY flight landed late. If your destination is Scottsdale and you're coming from LA or SF or SB and don't want to drive, then fine. To transfer through this Third World dump--having been warned--well, you get what you deserve. \n\nWhen I got to SB, I met a Ph.D. in English who went through program after I did but is my age who told me that this was her least favorite airport in America and that the only reason she flew US Air was that it saved her over 300 dollars so she figured she would suck it up. \n\nThe carpet should have been on that famous Dateline segment about germs as it looks like the 1980s carpet which used to be in the outside ladies' locker room at Santa Barbara Athletic Club which caters to swimmers. (Whoever decided carpet would be a good idea in the swimmers' locker room needs immediately to get out of the interior design or consulting biz, by the way.) \n\nThere are no words for how bad this place is. It makes Punta Cana, Dominican Republic look like the Maui Four Seasons. The food sucks. The US gate people suck and they don't speak Spanish and I had to help this wonderful, older Mexican couple get on the plane to SB after they'd missed the connection to Santa Maria and NO US Air gate attendants (NOT flight attendants who might be from anywhere) could speak the language a huge percentage of Phoenix residents do. \n\nI am merely repeating the sentiments of Charles S: \""""Old, ugly, worn out and dirty. Time to replace the carpet and the furniture, y'all.\""""" 0
+Crazy busy airport with long wait times at security. Plan ahead! \n\nThat said however, this is a pretty decent airport. There are plenty of food options with both local and national chains, there are cute stores to buy Southwest themed treats, toys and take-homes, and the walkways (once you're through security) are pretty wide. I also found the bathrooms to be tidy as well as the carpets in the gate areas. I know that's odd to mention but dirty carpets really gross me out and this airport seems to be nicer than many I've been to recently. Go PHX! 1
+"Wish I could have avoided this airport not going to lie... doing the 3 total hours I was here I heard over 5 different delays on arrivals and departures. the pictures help out ALLOT.... it sums it up long hall ways with nothing to look at in them halls either... it takes about 10-20 minutes to walk from 1 end to the other and during that walk, i'd like to at least listen to some music or something but they had nothing...\nMaybe its because I'm so use to Denver International Airport \""""DIA\"""" but this airport doesn't even compare.\nJust Saying" 0
+I mainly fly out of Terminal 2 and 4 (guess my alliance... ha!), so that's what all my opinions are based on.\n\nTerminal 4 is larger/newer and now has the SkyTrain from the economy parking to it, which is surprisingly more convenient than I though, so maybe it's not a complete waste of money. Although, you still need to take shuttles to the rest of the terminals.\nThe signage is rather clear for the most part, but if you are part of any of the premium boarding groups, sometimes the signs are either not very clear or missing. Seems to have gotten better lately though. Baggage claim area has large screens telling you which carousel has your flight's luggage (foreshadowing for Terminal 2 right here). If you are being picked up by someone, remember that there is both a North and a South side of the arrivals area, so be clear where you are going to be right away, besides just naming the door number.\n\nTerminal 2 should just be a regional airport of its own. It sure got the conveniences of one. The signage for initial security check point is Flight Crews, First class and the rest. Do note, First Class is actually for most Premier flyers and TSA PreCheck as well. Not that anyone can tell you that.\nThe 4 baggage claims carousels (in theory) show the flight number of where the luggage is coming from, but so far it at best displays late, or more often is announced over the speaker and for most fun occasions, on the wrong carousel altogether. At the very least, there is only one side to the terminal, so you don't have to tell North/South to your heat stricken friends when they pick you up.\n\nFood/entertainment choices are nothing exception in either of the terminals and are typical airport food. 1
+Awful place to have a layover. This airport is always overcrowded, hence, there is little seating and you'll likely find yourself squished between two strangers until your flight. To avoid the crowd, I recommend grabbing a book and finding a restaurant with bar seating to enjoy some quiet and a few drinks before boarding. 0
+Been flying in and out of this airport for the past 6 yrs. The only positive thing about this place is that it's right off the freeway. With that said, they have the ABSOLUTE worst check-in process at the security gate. There's no getting around it. You'll be in line for a solid 45 min to an hour so plan accordingly. 0
+This place just brings the rage out in me. It NEVER fails..whenever I have a layover here, my flight gets pushed back three times for an average delay of 3-4 hours...so you don't get out of there till almost 1am!! For a DOMESTIC flight! Thanks, US Airways! \n\nThe food court is pretty gross, still. The staff at the Starbucks over by B15A is pretty rude and then the departure screens don't update when your gate has been changed. I usually end up extremely stressed out by the time I'm outta this hell hole. Sadly, PHX is ALWAYS the place I have to connect through to get home because US Airways seems to love torturing their guests with this location. And...for an airport in an extremely hot place, how do you not have your HVAC system working properly?! 0
+Our flight was on time! That right there is enough to give any airport at least 3 stars. On top of that, we ran into no problems with anything! Even the TSA agents were friendly, which is totally unusual yet very much appreciated! There's not much as far as food is concerned if you go in the morning; make sure you aren't even the slightest bit hungry before going because there's nothing really to eat. Both my dog and I had a positive experience. Way to go, Phoenix! 1
+Dropped off my cousin here for their flight to California. The parking is not a hassle and a lot of things has changed since I remembered back in high school. Everything was under construction, caution tape everywhere, and just looked unappealing. Taking the time to actually tour around the place it is pretty nice and impressive. You got a variety of stores, lounging areas, and of course the restaurants. Very nice because it is still improving and still building more restaurants there. \n\nThe baggage and check in stations are very easy to do and don't need much help. That is a big part for me because airports can be very busy so the less time checking in the better. So, overall, I'd have to say even though I haven't been to a lot of airports Sky Harbor by far has to be one of the best in categories ranging from being clean, exceptional service, and having a variety of stores/restaurants. 1
+Worst airport for baggage claim. They move carousels all the time and take forever to deliver the bags. Should be so much easier than what they make it. 0
+Big airport. Reasonably efficient for its size. Way better than O'Hare for general amenities 1
+Its ok. Its an airport, and a stereotypical one at that. It has long lines and a lot of traffic, expensive chain restaurants, and shops. Nothing special. Customer Service is passable and they do a good job as expected, however it is a typical airport. No muss or fuss. 1
+On more than one occassion I have had to park here. It is not a bad price, but now I see they have coupons, and I am going to have to start getting those.\nWe are all into not spending too much $4 lately. \nWell, at least this week, hee hee.\n Anyway, had cut my time short on my last trip. So I did not think that I would be able to make my check in time for my flight. But, I got there parked ,got to level 3 and thru security with time to spare.\nGreat I know~!\nFast ,quick and easy. I just need to get those coupons and fast. 1
+Okay, this was my first time at Phoenix Greyhound Park and my first time watching dog races (unless I can count watching All Dogs Go to Heaven - because I have seen that countless times). Any ways, I would definitely go again and I would totally recommend Phoenix Greyhound Park. \n\nLike I said, I have never done this before - so I had no clue how to bet or what to bet on. There was this VERY helpful man named Chuck who broke down the beats to me and my friend and really helped us get started. I won 5 times, but still walked away $6 short from when I started...it takes real skill to be that good... :o) At first, since I didn't really know what I was doing, the races were a little confusing to me, but after 4 hours and a few wins later, I was yelling my dismay and excitement with the rest of the crowd! At about 10pm (when my friend and I assumed the old folks home buses came and packed up their clientele) The atmosphere was still lively and it was still fun! Though, I would say that's because 99% of the people who were there were probably also pure blood Hockey and Nascar fans...so they know how to have fun (in their own way! :)) \n\nTo say the least I had a blast with the betting, dog races and family friendly environment - the reason for my mid-rating has more to do with the quality of food service. I think we saw our waitress about 4 times the whole 5 hours we were there...when the food finally came it was really good (don't waste your money on the desserts), but I was thirsty pretty much the whole time. I'm giving them a little bit of a break because I think for the whole room (200 tables) they only had 2 waitresses, so they were spread thin and we were up and down making our bets any ways. \n\nOh, and by the way, when you go, be a big spender and pay the $3 bucks a person and go up stairs, that's where all the fun is (and you get to ride the escalator)! 1
+Wow, what a horrible experience. So bad that I had to cancel my reservation for my stay on the way back.\n\nI stayed here with my two children for one night in March. We got in kind of late and checked in around 9:30 pm. Check-in was fine. We let the clerk know we needed a ride to the airport in the morning and it turns out that you can leave your car there if you're planning to stay on your return trip and the stay is 14 days or less (I asked after a friend informed me you can do this--beats paying for airport parking!). We were flying to Hawaii and would be gone for 10 days, so this was a good deal.\n\nOur room was on the ground floor and was not nicer than a Motel 6 as far as I remember Motel 6s being from when I was a kid. It was hot and humid in the hotel so I turned on the AC. That clanky piece of crap managed to wake me up every single time it went on during the night. A HORRIBLE night of sleep.\n\nTo make matters worse, there were a bunch of college-aged drunk kids staying in the hotel who showed up around 10:30 pm. They hung out right outside of my door and were up and down the stairs laughing and being obnoxious until 1 am. I typically am not shy about sticking my head out the door and telling people to be quiet, but since I was alone with my kids, I didn't think it was the best idea. I called the front desk around 11 pm and they said their driver (who doubles as security) would drive back there when he returned from the airport, in about 20 minutes. It was not 20 minutes, that's for sure. Considering we had to be up at 5 am, waiting ANY amount of time was infuriating. They should have had someone on the premises who can act in the capacity of a security guard or something. I heard the van drive by around 1 am and that's when the inconsiderate a-holes finally went up to their rooms.\n\nIn the morning (at 5 am) I couldn't help myself and as we were heading to the front desk to catch the shuttle, I knocked loudly on one of the doors of the worst offenders and called them jerks. Passive aggressive, I know, but whatever. In the lobby, while waiting for the shuttle, I heard other guests complaining about the loud jerks, too.\n\nThe shuttle ride was fine; the driver was a nice guy. There was no way in hell, though, I'd be staying there on our way back. I was worried about my car the entire time we were gone and I didn't cancel my reservation until the day we were supposed to leave HI and stay there again. We got into PHX around 10:30 at night and we waited for the shuttle with about 5 other guests who were staying there. Shuttle after shuttle came for other hotels and ours didn't show up until 11:20 pm. I didn't want to draw too much attention to us since we weren't planning to stay so I didn't complain much. When we got to the hotel, I tipped the guy well and we booked it to the back of the hotel to my car. Thankfully, my car was fine and we made the 10-15 minute drive to a much nicer place--the Hilton Garden Inn. That place cost about $80 more and the AC was still not very quiet, but the hotel was quiet and I turned off the AC and surprisingly wasn't hot. Anyway, that's another review.\n\nI will NEVER stay here again. Ever. 0
+Hotel was extremely accommodating and the staff was very helpful. The airline lost our tickets after wed checked out and the next flight wasn't for 8 hours. Not only did they send a shuttle to pick us up bit they also let us check back into our room. 1
+Get the new york strip sandwhich for lunch, awesome. Great business lunch place 1
+"I want to start off with saying that everytime I drove by stockyards and saw that giant bull/cow on the top of the big, plain, white building, I always imagined it being a casual steakhouse with straw or peanut shells on the ground. \n\nIt's totally not. It is like a rich Texan's house inside. Cow rug, leather, old cowboy photos on the wall. So the ambiance inside is totally nice and upscale-cowboy feel. We got sat in the main dining room and I also want to add like I felt like the place was \""""dusty\"""" I don't know why, or what made me feel this way, but \""""dusty\"""" was what I got from the place. I ordered a half slab of ribs with garlic potatoes and a salad. Travis got a burger with fries. So- my ribs were just \""""okay\"""" and my potatoes were SUPER SUPER garlic-ey and it was weird how they were plated. They came out like in a square shaped form of scalloped potatoes. Like my mom makes potatoes and squares my piece out for me sort of square. The square was small, but actually I didn't even like the potatoes so that did not bother me too much. OH! and \""""cole-slaw\"""" my other side I ordered was \""""cole-slaw\"""". Notice how I put \"""" \"""" around this word \""""cole-slaw\"""". I do that because it wasn't cole-slaw AT ALL!?!?!? It was literally just shredded up dry cabbage!?!??! So... yeah, didn't eat the slaw. We finished our meals and got up to see their famour bar that is completely hand carved and the murals on the walls are hand-painted and restored from like the 1900's so the bar was very cool. \n\nGo for a drink at the bar. I wouldn't do dinner again." 0
+Best family owned company great service. They are reliable and very friendly and I try recommend them to everyone I know. 1
+My husband and I recently used Alaska Air to relocate to Hawaii with our 9 pets. \n\nWith such an unusual case, we expected difficulties, but they were great. The reps on the phone were extremely helpful, accommodating, and nice. \n\nWhen we arrived in Chicago the lady was very thorough checking us in, and made us feel comfortable leaving our pets in her capable hands.\n\nThe Seattle airport was the same good experience. We really appreciated they provide cards for each of our pets to let us know they were all boarded.\n\nThe flight attendants on each flight seemed genuinely nice, and responded to all our inquiries regarding our pets.\n\nWe really appreciated their care towards our pets. \n\nWe will definitely use them again when we visit family back on the mainland. 1
+I would give 0 stars if I could! I am in the process of relocating from Phoenix to Seattle and due to the last minute notice of the move, I had initially moved out to Seattle with my car a month prior and then flew back to Phoenix to pack all my belongings and officially move to Washington. I knew that I would be needing a car while in Phoenix, and was really excited about the cheap deal I had found to rent a car with advantage. When I arrived at Advantage, I was told that because my driver's license still had an address of Phoenix I needed to provide a copy of my insurance in order to rent the car, which was not possible for me to obtain because it was located in Washington. The rental reservation had been made two week prior, and no notice of this policy had been communicated to me. I explained my situation and the service attendant apologized and said that there was nothing they could do, which left me carless and having to go to another company and pay over 5x the amount. 0
+"We turned to Greyhound to get from Phoenix to Tucson. We were going to rent a car, but picking up in Phoenix and dropping off in Tucson for 5 days was over $600 at one of the cheaper rental car agencies. That seemed crazy, so we bought one-way tickets on Greyhound for 3 passengers for about $40. \n\nWas there a better deal online? Interestingly enough, the internet special costs more. \n\nWould we save money on our tickets if we purchased ahead? No, but Mr. L bought our tickets a week ahead anyway, since the 2:30pm Sunday bus was the only time that actually worked for us. He printed out our tickets, which said we were confirmed. That Sunday would be Daylight Savings, but it was Arizona, which didn't have a time change.\n\nThat Sunday when we showed up at 2pm for our 2:30pm bus, we learned that they'd changed the time to 1:30pm. The Daylight Savings in other states affected the schedule. We should have confirmed our \""""confirmed\"""" tickets. The station agent changed us to a 5:30pm bus, and we were bummed that we'd have a few hours to kill and miss out on time with Mr. L's parents. And they'd have to find the bus station in the dark - shoot.\n\nLesson learned? Buying tickets ahead with Greyhound isn't the best idea. If you do, confirm them, as the schedule may change.\n\nWith hours to kill in the Greyhound Station, my son started playing video games at $1 a pop, and Mr. L and I gathered our thoughts. There was some scary looking food sitting under heat lamps in the Cactus Caf\u00e9. We rented two lockers to stow our luggage for $3 each for 3 hours and split in a cab for a while to go anywhere but the bus station.\n\nWhen we returned closer to our new departure time, the lines for the buses were confusing. The line for Tucson was not the line for our bus. It seemed like everything was backwards here. Luckily we asked, or we might've missed our bus again. By the time we boarded our bus, many seats were taken. Ichabod headed to the back of the bus, and a kind gentleman cleared the 3-seat rear spot for us. \n\nThere was a bathroom near the back, which Mr. L suggested I avoid entering. He said it was a basic hole (outhouse style) with an empty jar of hand-sanitizer. Good to have the bare-bones bathroom if you really need it, but ick.\n\nThe driver made a bunch of announcements in English, then in Spanish. He meant business. I was glad when he told passengers to use headsets for their music, since initially a nearby passenger graced us with his music. Now we only got to see his seated dance moves, which were actually pretty good. \n\n+2 affordable prices\n+2 capable driver\n-2 changing the schedule after had a \""""confirmed\"""" ticket\n-1 for only one agent working the line \n+2 having a bathroom on bus\n-1 condition of bathroom\n+1 lockers in Greyhound station\n-1 for the clusterf*ck of confusion of lines to get on buses - advanced degrees don't help here, be ready to ask questions\n\nGrand total: 2 stars\n\nOverall, we were glad not to spend over $600 on a rental car or inconvenience our friends or family by asking for a very long ride. We learned that we need to confirm or buy tickets last-minute like most Greyhound riders. Hanging out in a Greyhound station is not my idea of fun. We would ride Greyhound again, but proceed with caution." 0
+the fist time ever ridding a bus......st Los Angeles statio where i was leaving from was great. But when i arrived to phoenix i had the most horrible experience. The lady name Elsa or some thing like that was ordering tacos while i was in front of her face. I was tiring to get to Tucson Arizona i just wanted to buy a ticket and the lady did not listen she was really rude.... not riding grey hound ever in my life again the bus was nasty, smelled bad, to crowded, loud ,GHETTO. 0
+"We only go here for their Walnut Chicken Salad sandwich and cookies. I should probably reverse the order of that because the cookies are the real treat and we always take advantage of their two for one cookies. A pet peeve we have is that the staff is trained to remind people that they already get a chocolate chip cookie with their sandwich when they order an EXTRA chocolate chip cookie, so it is always like a \""""who's on first\"""" banter until they figure out we really do want EXTRA chocolate chip cookies. Their staff seems to turn over a lot here so it is hard to deprogram them. We stop here EVERY time we are headed out of town anywhere near lunch time. Paradise is like a treat we look forward to before we get on an airplane. If we are running late, we just get it to go and eat on the airplane and make everyone jealous that they did not stop at Paradise too...especially when we pull the cookies out of the bag! Yum! They have recently opened another satellite location in Terminal 4 out by the C11-20 gates. We usually stop at the main one on Level 3." 1
+I love the idea of loving this place. I really do. And to be honest, if I was reviewing this place on it's own merits and not the clientele - I'd probably give it 3 stars as it delivers what it promises. \n\nThis place is an old horse track through and through. Fun way to waste an afternoon and decent amount of money on sucker bets. Beer is not overly expensive and if you catch it on $1 hotdog night - you can add gluttony to your list of sins for the day.\n\nThat said, this place is an old horse track through and through. Desperate need of a face lift when it comes to the grandstand / restrooms. \n\nLastly, I really wish this place was 18+ or at least had rules about children being left unattended. As it has neither (or least doesn't enforce either) this is a playground for FANTASTIC parents who let their children go Lord of Fly's while they gamble away their afternoon. But alas, drink enough - and they're just blurs in the background with makeshift spears. 0
+I was not feeling the crowd (waaay out of my age range and I'm old *Yikes* ) maybe it was the day we chose to come? Who knows... \n\nService sucked. The waitress forget our order and 45 min (YES, 45 min) went by and we had no food until we stopped her. Nothing was comped. We ordered Salad's and Sandwiches. Wait, I think...Ugh, what does it matter won't be going back. \n\nThis place needs a remodel.. 0
+I called Monday morning during a heat wave and said that our unit was not cooling down as much as it should a hot afternoon. They said they either could come out in the afternoon or the next day, which--considering we still had a/c and it was cool at night--was fine. They did keep in touch (it was the next day), and I found the technician to be on-time and responsive. (Some freon just needed to be added.) The service call was $65 and the lb. of freon $25, so it was very reasonable. He told me the techs work by the hour and not on commission like some companies, so they don't try to sell you something they don't need. I definitely would use this company again. 1
+We went on a Saturday night in early May. It wasn't too crowed, but there was a good crowd there. A few of the rides were closed. I found out that I'm a screamer on the big coasters, and since I had to take my glasses off I just kept my eyes closed.I also learned that I am not cool enough to drive a bumper boat. \n\nWe didn't play golf or really take advantage of the arcade. \n\nWe got in on a group deal so the price wasn't too bad, and I felt that the snack bar was reasonably priced as well. We decided that we would come back again. 1
+I love the programs offered at Yong Champions of America! They keep the programs affordable while still giving great attention to each member of the class. The coaches seem knowledgeable on the arts, and I trust their abilities to teach. The classes are affordable, but we all know life happens sometimes, and the scholarship opportunity has been a huge help! I am so thankful that the focus of the program is on each student's opportunity to perform and improve, not on creating competition and tension. With karate, cheerleading, soccer, and dance, I know there are plenty of opportunities for trying new things! 1
+We didn't order from this Domino's. Southwest Airlines ordered for us and about 100+ other passengers that were stuck at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for about 5-6 hours. I believe they ordered 75-80 pizzas and it did turn out to be enough to feed all of us. \n\nWhen the Domino's people showed up, some were ready to hug them, cause they were hungry. And I will admit I was one of them. We had so much weight in carry on luggage that trying to go get food was difficult, so what was offered free by Southwest was welcome. I believe they sent 4 employees and used an airport cart to bring all the pizzas in. The pizzas were not very hot, just lukewarm and that's no surprise as I don't think their ovens can rotate over 20 large pizzas at a time and we as a group had at least 3 or 4 times that many. The pizza also had that signature cardboard smell and taste of the dominos boxes, but at the time it was so damn good. \n\nThey didn't bring enough cheese packets and no red pepper, but there were enough napkins, people were very civil in line and we had enough to eat for hours. It was even still acceptable after it was cold as room temp. And anyone that has ever been in college knows that room temp pizza is just fine. ;) 0
+$20 and 20 minutes to get two tires mounted and balanced, as well as some angled valve stems put in (which I provided.. although they provide regular valve stems at like $1-2/pop). That is just ridiculous. Excellent service, great pricing, and a super friendly staff make Bob's the place to go. I'll be sure to come here again for all future parts and services. 1
+I have gone to this Firestone location twice for oil changes in my Mustang. The first time, I got no sticker indicating the month / mileage I needed to get another oil change at. I didn't notice until I got home. It's full synthetic so not that big a deal -- annoying but I just marked the calendar in my blackberry to remind me a few months down the road. \n\nThe second time, the tech had oil on his boot and when he put his feet on the drivers side floormat to bring the vehicle back around after the oil change, he got oil all over it. I was on the phone when I got back in the vehicle and, again, didn't notice. My loss, because it's permanently stained. I had the floormats professionally shampooed afterwards but it didn't help. Fortunately, it was just the floormat, not the actual carpet.\n\nTwo careless and annoying mistakes in two visits = two stars and no third chance. 0
+Terrible experience. I wish I could give negative stars or no stars. Placed an online order and paid with a credit card recently. The driver was 20 mins late! The pizza and wings were not hot. We called this location advised that our order is late and food was lukewarm. The person that answered advised that they were busy, didn't apologize and supposedly gave a $5 credit for our next order. \n\nDays later, looked at my credit card account statement and was CHARGED AN EXTRA $3!!!! This is CC fraud! Best believe I contacted this location very upset. Supposedly they are firing the delivery driver because we are the second caller to report this kind of incident. Makes me wonder how many other innocent people they are doing this to and other things. Businesses like this do not deserve to be open. If this is a franchised location, shame on the person running this. This is not a way to run a business. Maybe just simply hire deserving, trust worthy people that do their job. \n\nIf anyone has to order from this Pizza Hut for whatever reason: Words of advise - check your order, keep track of the time from when your order was placed and pay in cash. 0
+I just found something else incredible about Ranch Market, and I'm going to have to up it to 5 stars as a result. Wednesdays are special produce days, which means that tons of different produce items are on special for 3 pounds for $.99. Yes, my friends. $.99. \n\nI had seen the special pricing advertised on the flyers we get every now and then, but had been hesitant to make a special trip there in case the produce was bad-quality or ran out after, say, 10 am. Well, I went today around 1 pm, and I can tell you that the produce is neither bad-quality or gone after 10 am. There were tons of the special advertised items, and 90% looked super-fresh. \n\nI left with 2-3 pounds of bananas, tomatoes, peaches, key limes, and avocados, all of which cost me a mere $5.62. And just think - just yesterday, I spent $2 for 3 tomatoes at Whole Foods. I'll definitely be back at least every other Wednesday to snag some of these special deals. 1
+I made an appointment online the night of a heavy downpour that really started to come in at the damaged roof area. I selected to be contacted ASAP and indicated PM as the best time to call. They got back to me the next day at around 1:30pm, asked me questions about the damage, answered my questions and scheduled an appointment.\n\nThe pricing was tough but for the quality of service and craftsmanship they provided, I think the price was an excellent value. It's been over a year and a half and I've had no leaks or issues with the repairs. We've had some pretty bad storms in the past year and everything's held up.\n\nI would recommend them to anyone looking for quality roof repair. 1
+I got food poisoning after eating a chicken burrito from this place about five years ago. I have never been back since. It also made me not want to eat a burrito from any other place. I slowly have eased my way back to enjoying burritos this year. 0
+On a recent trip to the Valley of the Sun (or Hell is what it should be called during this time of year), I thought I would get my Greek food fix by visiting Jay's. Bragging about their *authentic* Greek gyros, I thought, surely they would compare to our great Greek restaurants in the pacific northwest serving delicious food that will make me want to cry. Sadly, I wanted to cry but not in the way I had hoped.\n\nTheir servings are huge and you do get plenty for what you pay for. Their gyros are gigantic and they don't skimp on the lamb or chicken. But the flavor was a bit off. It just wasn't up to par with other gyros I've had and it didn't come with lettuce! I ordered their Greek salad w/chicken kabob and although the chicken was charbroiled just right, the flavor was again a bit off. Also, I wasn't a fan of their tzatziki sauce. It was a bit runny and tasteless for me.\n\nWhat really turned me off about this place was that we ate lunch here at 3p and Jay's closes at 4p. Why did the owner and family begin to start cleaning the tables and giving us dirty looks at 3:30 making us feel like it was time to leave? With their mediocre salad and inhospitality, I humphed my way out of the A/C and into the outside furnace. 0
+"At first glance, my Yelp buddies may be thinking \""""Finally! She's put the lid on that can of crazy and adopted a new pet! Too bad it needs a neurologist.\"""" Well, no I haven't. That shows you what my list of unfinished reviews looks like. So here's my review from my August 2011 visit. Rest assured, it was so traumatizing I can accurately remember the pertinent details.\n\nAfter my kitty suffered a severe seizure, losing her eyesight, the emergency clinic recommended a neuro consult as they were unable to pinpoint the cause. So we loaded up our already deaf, now blind, and extremely pissed off family member into the car and headed from one hospital to another.\n\nThe facility is in an odd industrial area, but it was very clean and the staff friendly. We were greeted promptly and had a minimal wait. Suzi was first thoroughly examined by an resident. She was minimally cooperative, but he was good with her. He then took her to another room for a second examination by a neurologist, Dr. Evans. We were not offered the opportunity to accompany Suzi, but we were not exactly at the top of her list anyway. Following Dr. Evan's exam, he did meet with us to report his findings. His best guess was a brain tumor, but in absence of an MRI, he could not be certain. We discussed treatment options; however, as she was already 19, I was not willing to consider surgery or radiation. He suggested a course of steroids which could reduce any swelling causing the blindness.\n\nThe only thing preventing me from a 5-star review was the topic of the MRI. While I did not feel pressured, I was encouraged to move forward with it for a definitive diagnosis even after I expressed concern over her age and current weakened state following the seizures. I asked if the MRI were positive what conservative treatment was available. The answer...a course of steroids, the same thing if it were negative. I fully understand it was their obligation to communicate all available diagnostics and treatments available, but I also understand that I could have easily been swayed to spend $3000 just for peace of mind in my case.\n\nThe steroids did appear to help as Suzi's sight returned and she had 3 more months seizure-free. Dr. Evans' best guess diagnosis appeared to be accurate, as she did exhibit additional symptoms pointing to a brain tumor just before we euthanized her. I would not hesitate to trust this facility again should the need arise." 1
+I have been here several times because it is a favorite go to place at my company due to its proximity.\n\nThey are open for breakfast and lunch only. The lunch food for me has been consistently terrible. \n\nI cannot recommend it for lunch. 0
+Definitely not one of the nicer Hiltons I've stayed at, but close to the airport...so its convenient and the inside of the place is nice enough. Not the place you want to leave ANY valuables in your car though...the parking lot is dark in a lot of places, spaces can be finicky finding depending how busy they are and it's not in the greatest area of town.\n\nIn fact it was kind of comical...I left the hotel in the evening to grab a bite to eat...and less than a mile down the road was strip club after strip club...if that's any indication of the area.\n\nNext door is a Holiday Inn and honestly I would recommend getting the rates on both and just staying at the cheeper one. 0
+I usually stay at the Hilton Garden Inn on Van Buren, but they were full. I had never stayed here before but was pleasantly surprised. The facilities were nicely kept. I took advantage of the Jacuzzi in the morning along with nice complimentary coffee. \n\nI was very happy with my room. It had dinning and sitting area and separate bed room. I much prefer that. Most importantly, the manager, Scott Chu, came and helped me out when I had an issue at check in. Thank you Scott. I will be back. 1
+This place is terrible! I live relatively close which made it my number one place to go grab little things during a project. The people working inside are very rude and are very unhelpful.\n\nI bought a shop vac that they had on special but sure enough I get it home and it breaks within 24 hours. I took it back and they wouldn't refund me the money. They only exchanged it for another one. If the first one broke why would I want a second one?\n\nThe biggest kicker of all was when I needed to rent a pump to drain my pool. The process was smooth but about a month after I used and returned the pump I had an unauthorized charge on my credit card. It was something unrelated from Ace but this was the only place that I had used my card within 6 months. I WILL NEVER SHOP HERE AGAIN! I've had nothing but bad luck! 0
+This is a very clean course not to over the top but what a location. This area is developing so fast, the course brings increased value to the growth. 1
+One day I'll make it there for something besides breakfast, but I don't know why to bother when the breakfast is so good. They do stop breakfast at 10:30am though. 1
+The lunch buffet is $6.50, but it is awful. Horrendous Chinese food. I will not be returning. 0
+If you care about animals at all, do NOT use this horrible company to go horseback riding. They do not care for their horses at all; they are never brushed, still sporting their winter coats from LAST winter. They are over worked, have saddle wounds, and have horrible mange. The owner, Rex, has a lot of horses on his ranch back in Idaho so he doesn't care how many horses he loses, he'll just bring another one over and overwork that one too. Once they are sick, or can't be ridden anymore, he ships them back to his ranch to have them be put down immediately. This place really needs to be shut down and Rex needs to be banned from owning horses for life. If you go to them, you are supporting animal abuse. 0
+"Mystery Castle is the embodiment of eclectic. The original owner built the \""""castle\"""" out of anything he could get his hands on, whether it was discarded bricks to empty liquor bottles. It's really amazing to see the result of years of hard work and the knowledge that 2 years of architectural building school will achieve with just a little imagination. Mystery Castle is the type of place you would have loved to run around and play hide and seek as a kid. There are so many unique details that make the house itself a work of art. Tours are held quite frequently, and you can jump in at any part of the tour and go to another one once your part of the tour is over. Admission to tour the castle is $10. Definitely a great place to take visitors for some quirky old school Arizona history!" 1
+I went to Baseline Dental for cleaning and the annual x-rays. The last time I went there was in summer of 2012. I have no issues with the Dr. Payne and the Hygienists, but I definitely have an issue with their communication on charges for something as simple as a filling. \n\nIn summer of 2012 I was told that I needed 2 fillings and that I would only have to pay $48 out of pocket, while my Insurance will cover the rest of it. The amount they quoted seemed reasonable (I also double-checked with a Dentist friend of mine who runs her own practice in NY). I get the work done, and a month later the real drill begins!\n\nI started getting letters from their collections department saying I owed them another $218. This is after I had already paid them $48 that they told me I owed when I got the treatment done. I paid that amount the day of my treatment and thought I was done! Magically, a month later, they realized they needed to charge me more! I called my Insurance company and was told that the Dentist is charging more than the normal amounts, and that the Insurance will only cover what's reasonable! \n\nMy issue is that a) Baseline Dental needs to charge competitive rates, charges that Insurance company won't refuse to pay, and b) If they get turned down by the Insurance company, stop harassing the patient who actually paid the amount they were asked to at the time of the treatment! \n\nOf course, I called numerous times in Fall of 2012 to get this charge off, wasted hours as I got transferred from one department to another. Baseline Dental wants to rip off their patients so bad (either thru the Insurance or directly harassing the patient), that last year they filed collection on my account for the $218. Luckily, my credit history is really good, and this hasn't impacted me much. However, I am severely disappointed at the greed a business can have, and how this greed and their practice of over-charging has turned a regular patient away! \n\nNote: I still live within a mile of this business, but refuse to go back there as a result of their unprofessional behavior. I will be going there one more time in person to sort things out, but after over a year and half of this battle, I wanted to share this with yelp and get the word out! 0
+"There were such mixed reviews that I had to find out for myself. I've been looking for a new neighborhood pizza joint and hoped that maybe this place could be it. no No NOOOO WAYYYYYY!!!\nFirst: I ordered hot wings, all drummies and extra crispy. The rep said that I couldnt have my requested order because the wings come \""""pre-made\"""", in \""""oven-ready containers\"""". When someone orders wings, they take it out of the fridge and place the container in the oven to heat it up. Therefore, unable to take special requests.\nThe pizza arrived piping hot but I had asked for well done with the cheese brown and bubbly. The cheese was melted. I have to agree with the other reviews, there was an odd taste to the sauce and cheese. I'm from Wisconsin so I can taste real, quality cheese. This was very odd tasting \""""cheese\"""". \nThe wings were absolutely disgusting. Barely warm. I put them under the broiler after they were delivered and they still tasted rubbery. The skin was drenched in sauce but unable to get crispy, even after my broiler attempt. Very fatty.\nOn a positive note, the delivery was quick. I wish they would have taken the extra time to at least make an effort to make the customer happy. Honestly, (and my own personal opinion because I'm no expert) I dont think the wings were even at health dept standards. \nThis was the worst $30 I've ever spent. I encourage people to do more research before settling on Gino's. I'll never order from here again." 0
+went after reading positive reviews and craving authentic mexican food. BUT this was HORRIBLE. Staples like chips and salsa were stale and bland respectively. But to make matters worse, my fajita was the most disgusting thing ever. The chicken was fried to the point that I could not chew it, and the veggies were covered in grease, and the whole thing was cooked in Soy Sauce! Is that traditional?? It was a nasty overall experience... 0
+Love this place! The food is delicious. The salsa is fantastic and better yet, they sell it. Took home a pint and plenty of left overs. Knocking one star off because service can be extremely slow at times. 1
+Considering that finding delivery in South Phoenix is nearly impossible, this place is a gem. We stopped in to get take out because they do not have an online menu, and we were rather pleasantly surprised by the quality and flavor of the food, not to mention the great prices... Under $4 for lunch??? Seriously!. The staff was friendly and the food was quickly prepared and hot when we drove it home. We would order from here again in a heartbeat. 1
+If you love your pet and dont have any knowledge on how to care for them when they are ill please dont go to this place ! Go to a place that cares about animals and that is knowledgeable on treatment. They told us that our puppy had the begining stages of parvovirus and that it would be 1800 to treat him for it if we left him in their care.(Dont leave your pets with them !) I opted for a second opinion and they still charged almost 50 dollars just for walking in ! (They know what they can do with that !) The service was as if i was a second class citizen which i am by Euro standards but I'm in no way as ignorant as this staff. I got my puppy taken care of by an elderly lady at the pet store on Broadway between central and 7th. Im disgusted by people who are only out to make a quick buck at the expense of someones care for their pets ! (P.S.) They wont even mention that Tamiflu will save your puppy from parvovirus but the humane society will ! 0
+It's so nice to stroll around this old pecan farm. You really feel like you're in the rural country side. I love the garden, the towering trees, the shade. It's lovely. \nBest chocolate cake I've ever had is from here. And amazing soup and sandwiches. A little more on the pricier side, but worth it. \nI've been a couple times and have never had a bad experience with service. It's too bad they shut down in the summer. I understand during the day, but in the evening this place would be delightful to have dinner. 1
+One of the most relaxing places that's within biking distance from my house. I, am indeed, one lucky gal! \n\nWhile it's not huge, the farm can keep me occupied for hours on end. I just love the serenity and beauty of it all, and taking time to breathe deeply and enjoy the little things in life. \n\nThe Maya Farm apparently has amazing CSA shares I am going to buy into shortly that include flowers. I buy myself flowers every week, so this is a super fantastic deal :)\n\nThe little art shops and gardens are just beautiful and everyone is so nice and kind. I spent quite a bit of my stay there today playing with an adorable boston terrier. \n\nDownfall is the lack of good places I felt safe parking my bike. Bonus is I just brought it with me (consider it my dog) wherever I traveled. \n\nI will be back here... again.. and again.. it's a great weekend morning trip. I took some fantabulous photos today. 1
+A unique park-like setting, located at the back of a modest farm. Many lovely things to look at while you wait. The brunch is served very casually, on paper plates, which seems strange for what is essentially gourmet food, but maybe it keeps the costs down. 1
+"Very nice ambience, especially in the fall. \nLarge, mature trees line long fields with a pretty view of the south mountains. A quaint \""""farm\"""" setting with small gardens and little shops in shabby chic buildings. \n\nYou park across the street in a dirt/rock lot. Once you wander across the street, there is a cute little shack type set up, you walk in, grab your fresh made, plastic packed items. They have fresh and hearty salads with your choice of gourmet dressings, choices of sandwiches on artisan breads, delicious muffins and cake slices, all made right there. There are really cute miniature pies that look great, as well as fresh made lemonades that are really good. \n\nYou get your sandwiches (fresh made) in a little picnic basket, after you pay. Grab a seat in the fenced in garden and enjoy the views and the weather (if it's not too hot out). Many people bring their pups and enjoy a walk around the farm.\n\nI love this place, I love that everything is fresh and it always tastes great!\n\nPrices are very reasonable for the quality of food you are getting." 1
+Sister Sister does amazing work. And they are super fast at what they do.\nI recommend this place for braiding and weaves. 1
+Please, do yourself a favor and never rent from these money hungry leeches. The office staff is horrible and will sleep with your boyfriend in your apartment while they are suppose to be at work. They will park their blue piece of *! car in front of your apartment building and drive your other car as if you (the tenant) would not notice. But other than all this happening. The maintenance workers take their sweet time when it comes to work orders. And this must be the best 5 star roach motel ever. They don't care about their tenants and have no morals or integrity. 0
+I would say this park could definitely get a 5 star, but the trails I have been on here are more of a 4 star. I went to Mormon trail last weekend and it was enjoyable. My main issue was that there were more than one families that were blasting rap music from their phones on the hike....wtf? That is so inappropriate. I had to run to get away from it. The trail itself was a good hike with nice views and it was challenging and a good workout. The last time I went here I did the Kiwanis trail which I did not care for. It was more of a nature walk with no pay off....you get to the end and you meet a road then you're done. There isn't enough gain in incline to get a good view. I would definitely not hike that one again. 1
+"Do not live here! I currently rent here. It's pretty cheap, compared to other places nearby, but that's for good reason. I moved in around the middle of July and have placed a maintenance request at least once every other week. The apartment is full of very out-of-date appliances that break often, and the maintenance crew is not very good at getting to requests in a timely manner. The staff is not very nice, as a whole. I mainly speak with one woman on staff, and she is wonderful. However, I went to get a package tonight from the main office, which closes at 6pm. It was 6:10 when I got there and I knocked on the locked door, just to see if someone was still around and could quickly grab the little box from the back room. A woman I'd never spoken with opened the door, and very rudely and condescendingly told me that they were closed. I told her I was only looking to pick up my package from the room right over there, and she, very rudely again, told me that they were closed and that \""""you can get it tomorrow.\"""" She kept repeating, as if I were a child who didn't understand English, that I could come back in the morning. \nI'd think that, considering they know that people don't like this complex, they'd at least try to be helpful." 0
+I like their food menu but the service wasn't great and their happy hour was seriously lacking selection! Nothing was very clear and our waitress seemed as though it was the worst day of her life and waiting on us was the cherry on top. My girlfriends and I won't be going back for happy hour. 0
+"My family and I have been fans of this Native location for years now, but after our past couple of visits, I'm not sure if we'll be back again.\n\nLast week, the female hostess treated us \""""fair,\"""" but nothing too bad to complain about. During our dinner, we accidentally spilled a drink on our table, and as we tried to clean up our mess, a female worker saw what happened and walked right on by, acting as if she did not see anything. That is not customer service. We eventually flagged down a different worker, who we asked for a towel to clean the mess, she brought us a towel and we cleaned our table. Just as we finished, the party behind us spilled a drink also, so we handed them our towel as a kind gesture. Just then the same girl walked by, saw what happened to them also, and did not have the courtesy to ask what she could do. Okay, we will give Native another chance next time...\n\nToday, my mother and I went to Native for dinner. As we walked in, the hostess was blatantly unfriendly and unorganized. We told her we wanted a booth, and she said okay. We then sat down and waited for a couple of minutes until my mother noticed that newcomers were being sat down, despite the fact that we were there first. My mom then walked over and asked the female hostess if she took our party name to be seated. She replied, \""""yes.\"""" My mother then asked what the party name was. She replied, \""""Dan.\"""" My mother said no that is not our name, and the female then asked what our party name was. Who knows where the name \""""Dan\"""" came from. The bottom line is that they were unprofessional, and not only that, but she was very snotty and rude.\n\nMy mother worked in customer service for 18 years, and knows that any worker should take their job as serious as possible. It's a shame that businesses hire poor employees, whom ruin the experience of the business itself for customers. \n\nHope this helps, and wish you all luck on your next visit to Native. God Bless!" 0
+Still have giant sewer roaches. Upstairs neighbors, been here 5 years, say it started about 8 mths ago. Although Elna in office implied they came with us! One so big he should share the rent!AC unit dripped from ceiling during humid months. Maintance out 3x for it, told me old stuff just put a pan down. Termite tunnel on living room wall, exterminators had to be called. This place is just old and crumbling down and buggy! This was supposed to be 8 mths while we looked for a new house. Hoping that happens sooner and will happily pay to get out of my lease. $1200 to leave here is worth it! 0
+"My family and I have been dining at Sakana on Elliot for at least a decade and for the most part, have been very satisfied with our experiences. In fact, we would call it one of our \""""go-to\"""" places. Over the last 6 months or so however, that has changed and as of today, I will not go back. Craving fresh sashimi and being consistently disappointed has not been good for my loyalty nor my pocket book. Today, my son and I tried yet again, wanting to give Sakana another chance. Today the albacore was fishy and mushy, some of the other fish was \""""borderline\"""" and my cucumber roll lacked any substance or finesse.We were told nothing would be done in terms of compensation (i.e. taking something off the tab) because we did not inform them in enough time. Poor quality food, poor service...big bummer." 0
+This is my new place for sushi in the Valley. Went for lunch on Tuesday and the place was busy but service was very prompt. We ordered 3 different sushi rolls and a salad. The portions were so large we took plenty home. The ingredients were fresh and very flavorful. Had the eel, spicy crab, and Mexican caliente rolls and all of them were absolutely DELISH!!! If you're a sushi lover, you will not be disappointed! 1
+After many years of searching(with no luck), I was searching for a nice place to take my wife for a date when i came across Sakana. The site where it was listed offered no reviews or information besides a few pictures and location. I decided, being the risk taker that I am, to give it a whirl. We arrived at a little hole-in-the-wall place tucked into a small strip mall. Outside we found a packed parking lot and a line at the door... on a tuesday.\n Sakana was just opening for dinner service and despite the tuesday dinner rush(still makes me chuckle) we were seated swiftly and with choice as to where we sat. Once nestled comfortably at the sushi bar we were greeted by Ramon, not my idea of a sushi chef, but boy was i wrong. \n Itamae doesnt quite describe the skill level Ramon was on, he was masterful, and strangely I was not put off by him at all when he engaged me in conversation(I am not a public people person). Ramon you are great at what you do!\n Now we are at the most important part of the journey, the food, which was delicious. We ordered sever different types of sushi: Eel, Blue Fin, Egg and Octopus. Lets start with the bad first, Octopus... I personally hate it, always chewy, tough and so citrusy i cant bear it. So thats the bad, now for the good. Blue Fin melted in your mouth with the consistency of firm butter and was excellent. The Egg was great aswell, sweet with a back end of head dizzying sake(not over bearing but noticable if you dont drink.)\n Now for my favorite part of the meal, Eel, saying that I am an eel lover is an understatment, I dream of good eel, all I can say is that I was impressed and thats the highest compliment I could ever give to eel because I've never had bad eel. Also had a crunchy eel roll that was superb.\n My wife ordered Calimari and Ramen both of which were delicous aswell, the sauce for the calimari was my favorite part of the plate. As for the ramen, if you want good authentic ramen with a smell that will cause people to come up to you and ask you what that is that you ordered, look no further.\n All that for under $40 WHAT?! ive paid over a hundred for far worse!\n After years of searching I have finally found my sushi destination. Thank you Ramon for the many wonderful times you have provided us with we will be back soon!\n\nP.S. I have never left that place with out atleast one thing gratis(fish ribs were great but im too lazy to eat them...) 1
+This is no longer here. Boo.\nReally needed to go and it's as though it never existed! 0
+"Love the pancakes. Love the coffee. And they make my eggs EXACTLY how I order them. \n95% of the wait staff are prompt & efficient. The other 5%, well, I actually haven't seen them the last few times I've been here (maybe they found more suitable employment). \nMost if the menu items are very tasty and inexpensive but there are a few items I won't order. \nOverall, this is my favorite \""""fast food\"""" joint." 1
+The service is terrible, It took at least an hour for my table to get our food after ordering it. Not to mention it is cold inside, and uncomfortable. The food was average. 0
+"OK i had to write a review because I was very disappointed!\n\nI gave this place the benfit of the doubt only because i heard they had a great happy hour and it is a brewery! Plus they only had 3 stars when i looked over the yelp reviews, I wanted to help improve that......Big mistake .....I should've listened to my fellow yelpers. I decided to have my birthday dinner here on a friday, we decided we would meet early for happy hour then move to dining area for dinner. Well my small party of 4 got there around 6:15pm, we thought it was just in time to put in a quick order for cheap food and drinks, but it took forever to find an available server, one guy stopped by and said he'll be \""""back in a sec\"""" but never did. So we decided to move to the patio where we thought it would be easier to put in our order, the lady taking orders was nice enough to put our order in 2 minutes before it ended. We were rushed and didnt even have the HR menus to look over because they guy never gave us them and there weren't any on the patio table. She was also pretty slow at getting them, i'm sure we would've had 4 minutes to order if she knew the urgency of HR ending at 6:30pm!! Come on now.....There were alot of older people and it got pretty dead after HR ended..\n\nAfter that we moved to the dining area where other members of our party met us. The menu looked good from the pictures and description they gave....but the beer selection was very limited. :( White ale, red ale, dark ale??? ok.. at least put some personality into naming them and make sure your server is educated on each beer.\n\nOver all the food sucked and beer sucked. No taste in either one.. It was a sad birthday dinner, yes i ate all my food because i was starving! I didnt get sick so that's good.... We had one beer/drink each and regreted the beer choice after the first sip, we left right away to get a real drink. Oh I did have a choice of either a free cake or drink for my Bday, I chose the carrot cake.. it was good, not the best. She just sat it down on the table said happy birthday then walked off......uh thanks yay happy birthday to me... oh and she charged us for the cake.. but corrected it after we mentioned it.\n\n I know better now to stick with the good ol' Four Peaks Brewery for GREAT Food and Beer! They have an extensive selection of beer to choose from, even if it isn't made in their brewery!\n\nServers/ hostess were nice, except for mr. invisable... \n\nJust dont go....maybe for HR but you wont taste much:(\n\n*Excuse my spelling and sentences, just so much happened and I can't think right trying to get it all out!" 0
+What happened to this place? We have been here quite a few times and this last visit will probably be the last. We had bad service from the get go. No one sat us right away the servers were walking by looking at us but no host came. I had trouble finding anything on the menu that on a hot day in phoenix sounded good. Everything is pricey too for being so-so food. Salads are $10 and up. A trip to the bathroom grossed me out with greasy smudged hand prints all over the black stall doors. Walking back I noticed the floors were covered in crumbs and food. Our little boy dropped something under our table and let's just say they can keep it because it was filthy under there. \nNo more rock bottom for us! 0
+The breakfast burrito never disappoints and the kids love the pancakes. Nice selection of coffee and bagels keeps everyone in the family satisfied. A little pricey but the food quality is good. For Ahwatukee it's probably 5 stars but sine there are better places around Phoenix its a 4. They should expand into a bigger space as this places gets crowded in a hurry. 1
+Very disappointing! There are much better places to go for bagels and breakfast stuff.The service is lacking both in efficiency and friendliness. Actually the girl behind the counter was rude and discourteous.\nThe food was just ok nothing special\nThe best thing about eating there is I don't ever have to eat there again\nCan't imagine they'll be in business for long\nYuk :( 0
+5 Stars for what it is...Dairy Queen! Who doesn't like a Blizzard? Fast and Yummy. In and out with a Blizzard Meal Deal. I was spoon fed a Hawaiian Blizzard on the drive home...it doesn't get much better than that. 1
+Best Lo Mein anywhere in this town! Their dishes always taste fresh and are superbly balanced. We paid them many visits and were never disappointed. They deliver as well. 1
+Great service, friendly staff, great food and excellent atmosphere. Portions are a bit small for the price. This will be a regular spot!! 1
+Had a wonderful party at this place last night for a friend. The back patio is perfect for this time of year with a nice private and relaxing feel. The food was creative and wonderful and the wine was the perfect temp. \n\nA musician by the name of Blaine Long was playing on the patio and the guy just blew me away. All original music, great style and feel, and he knows how to control volume and tone so damn well. Certainly the best musician I have heard in an Arizona bar/restaurant after living here for 15 years. \n\nI will certainly be back to experience an evening without the party. The staff was very good and professional. They thought of everything the guests could need including blankets for a baby when the temps dropped. 1
+This place is perfect for a date night! Happy hour includes some yummy apps (my fave is the bruschetta) and discounted glasses of wine. There's space to sit at the bar, high top tables, as well as booths. I suggest going on the nights where there is live music to fully enjoy the experience. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable and there is absolutely nothing pretentious about this wine bar. Go try it out! 1
+Went in a few nights ago. Food and staff was average. The restaurant however is a mess. The tile around salsa bar is dirty and chipped,windows dirty, dusty and sign printed out and stuck on wall. The restaurant to me looks like it's been written off. It's in a hidden location. If the front end looks that bad, I would hate to see the back. Very disappointing to see a good brand let a unit get that disheveled. 0
+"I had a DUI a few years ago and based on this law office's great \""""client testimonials\"""" they could get out of my situation. 8 months later and $5,000.00 lighter in the pocket i was being told by my attorney \""""Here, sign this. Your getting 10 days in tent city, paying $4,800 in fines, getting the ignition interlock, and have to take DUI classes.\""""\n\nThis law office didn't do anything for me despite having 100% positive reviews on their website. \n\nWell, i guess its true, never trust an attorney...." 0
+If I have to review the food alone, I will give it a one star. The service is prompt and courteous so I'll give it an extra one star.\n\nLet's start from the beginning. We had a reservation and was seated promptly. The waiter came and greeted us, gave us the menu and everything went well.\n\nAppetizer: We started with the Alp & Dell Cheese Fondue which is a white wine and Gruyere, Raclette and Fontina Cheese Fondue. It tasted two dimensional, exactly garlicky and salty. The raw cauliflower and carrot which I usually love to eat tasted bitter with the cheese.\n\nSalad: We went with California Salad which is mixed salad greens with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. The salad came very watery, very very sweet and it was swimming in the dressing. We could not even finish it off.\n\nMain Course: This is the worse of all the courses. We picked the pacific rim cooked in coq au vin broth. It came with Teriyaki Marinated Sirloin, Citrus Pork Tenderloin, Shrimp, Chicken, Pot sticker, Mushroom, and Veggies. We deliberately chose coq au vin broth even though it cost more because we read here that it's worth it. Everything tasted bland and that citrus pork and teriyaki sirloin tasted very weird, sour and salty and not in a good way at all. The chicken and the shrimp also tasted bland. It really tasted like boiled chicken meat that's a bit salty. Their solution? Dip it in our sauce: Teriyaki, Sweet and Sour and Yogurt based curry sauce. The sauces tasted like cheap sauces you can find in a bottle in any grocery stores. It has no character, no complexities, very very disappointing. Oh yeah, this is what our waitress said, just cook everything about 2 minutes or so, don't worry if you don't time it correctly, it's impossible to overcook anything here, just leave it on the pot and that's fine. This is not just the cooking instruction for our table. We can hear that every table get the same cooking instructions from different waiter/waitress. The problem is not overcooking for us, but it just tasted bland.\n\nDessert: We chose the Smore with Dark Chocolate Fondue. This is the best part out of this horrible feast. It comes with Strawberry, Graham Cracker, Marshmallow, Cheesecake, Pound Cake and Rice Crispies to dip it with. First, the strawberry was fresh, marshmallow was great, graham cracker was crunchy. Now come the bad part, the part that they had to make: The rice crispies was kinda stale, the pound cake was crumbling like a week old cake, and the cheesecake was just meh. We suddenly realized that the part that was good, they did not have to make( ie: the strawberry, the cracker and the marshmallow). The part that they had to make tasted bad( ie: the crispies, cheesecake, pound cake). \n\nWe do not mind splurging on our foods on special occasion. We realize that it takes a lot of efforts to make special dishes. This is seriously lacking in everything, cheap basic material for the food, horrible taste, and no cooking method involve at all by the kitchen. Why are we paying that much again? I don't mind paying $100 for a meal if it is cooked properly and tastes great. It's not the price at all, it's just there is no value to this meal. 0
+Loved this date, the food was pretty much what I anticipated as a fondue fan. I was floored however by their extensive dessert menu, where the flaming turtle using dark chocolate was the highlight of the meal. It will be in the potential date night rotation in the future. 1
+"With some trepidation after reading other reviews from people who used coupons, we went for dinner to Ahwatukee Melting Pot. We have been there before and were always happy with meal but wondered how coupon would change it all based on other reviews. This time two of us were on coupon and the third decided to get 4 course. He says \""""what a great meal for $36!\"""" Jennifer was our very entertaining server. She was quick on the \""""merlot\"""" refill. Wink wink (she will know what we mean). Quick service and very fast on bringing generous refills of shrimp and tenderloin which we consumed the fastest. All in all a great meal and loved the dessert!! Jennifer earned her 20% gratuity." 1
+"Our very presence in their lobby was an inconvenience to them. The manager was extremely rude when we asked for a table w out a reservation. No offer to wait just a blunt 45 min wait along with a snarky comment as we left \""""do not take any more people with out a reservation\"""". Thanks for the rude interaction were headed to Cheesecake Factory." 0
+I had a shrimp, artichoch pasta dish that was very good. 1
+Good food and good service. Indoor was a bit dark 1
+Usually good but today was terrible. Ordered eggs basted soft. Got scrambled. Sent back and they came back cold, basted with oil and burnt around the edges. Toast was pretty much NOT toasted. Manager brought out more eggs as we were paying the bill. They adjusted the check though, so that was nice. 0
+Go for lunch. \n\nMy folks live here, I live at Arribas. This place is delcious. Two item lunch combo and a tall drink makes for a great day with family and friends. Take your parents here, take a date here food is always cooked excellently, always busy, friendly, and great. \n\nNever have had issues eating here. Sometimes take out would mess up which you just have to make sure when you go for pick up to double check, they are busy. \n\nAll and all the food is always good, I like the shredded beef tacos, the chicken chimichangas, Flautas, Dos XX or dare I say Margaritas in small punch bowels that will make you happy. \n\nIf you haven't tried swing by, if you have visit sometime. 1
+The service, chips and salsa were fine then it all went South. I had the La Bandera (3 enchiladas) and all of them were tasteless and the meat was tough. I went because I had a gift card. As much as I love free meals I would gladly have paid double for good food. 0
+Had a great experience at this place. I went during lunch, had the chicken fajitas, and loved them. I definitely recommend this place at lunchtime, as it isn't too crowded and the prices are better. Also, our waitress was amazing! She waited on several tables and even heated up the tortillas. She also gave my family water to-go when she heard we were on a roadtrip. Loved it! 1
+Delicious food. Horrible service at this location. Go to the Southern and McClintock location for better service and friendlier staff. 0
+My daughter really wanted to go to Sweet Tomatoes. After some prodding, I told her we could go, but I wanted to find out what was behind this instance that we have Sweet Tomatoes for lunch. What did she hold to be the very essence of Sweet Tomatoes that was driving her to say that we must go? Here is my interview.\n\nInterview with my daughter.\n\nMe: What do you like about Sweet Tomatoes?\n\nMira: The dessert and the pizza.\n\nMe: What else do you like?\n\nMira: The food.\n\nMe: But, why do you like coming HERE?\n\nMira: Because . . . Of . . . the FOOD!\n\nMe: Is there anything else you like besides the food?\n\nMira: The drinks. 1
+Probably the best salad bar restaurant I have been to. They have a great selection of items and everything is fresh. They have a few prepared salads if you are not in the mood to build or just want to use it as a starting point. My favorite section though is the soup bar. They always have a great selection to choose from, no matter your mood. My favorites are the chili and of course the Sweet Tomato soup. \nThe staff is usually friendly and not a nuisance like they can be at some buffets. There is always someone circling the floor with a basket of cookies. Definitely a favorite of ours when we lived in Phoenix. I wish they were in PA and MD so we could visit again.\nIf you are looking for a quick healthy meal (with the not so healthy always available) look no farther. 1
+GOOD SALAD BAR\nConsistently, good food. The soup, salad and desserts are good.\nGREAT value for families with small children under 2 eat free. Ice Cream Machine with the toppings and really good home made biscuits and honey butter. 1
+Taken my daughter to this office a few times, but won't anymore. The good points- the office is clean. The staff that answers the phone is nice and usually helpful. The hygienists are all really nice and are kid friendly. On the downside- when you walk into this place it just feels cold. The staff won't even greet you since you have to sign in at a computer. Dr. Ash wasn't as kid-friendly and a little bullish with my daughter. I understand she was crying, but she didn't do anything to make her feel more comfortable. They seem to be all about money; they are very aggressive about making future appointments and overcharging when they can. I would not recommend anyone to this place. 0
+the bomb! and cheap! 1
+"Tried them again with the kids last night and have a few new things to say since my last visit.\n\nI had Bombero sauce put onto a carne asada Chimi this time, and it was FABULOUS. Works better on a chimi than a burrito, I think, because the sauce makes the burrito tortilla \""""wet\"""" and does not have the same soggy effect on the fried shell of the chimi.\n\nThe carne asada last night was smokey and awesome. It has not been this good on my prior visits. It was pure, smokey goodness this trip.\n\nThe chicken hard-shell tacos held together better too....after falling apart last trip. I wonder if they changed their shell a little? Anyway, they were delicious.\n\nA word about the \""""salad\"""" too - it is that micro-shredded lettuce and a few tomatoes and a little white Mexican cheese sprinkled on top. And it was all perfectly fresh and delicious.\n\nThe beans again were better than your average refried beans - something about them I can't place for sure, but they are delish.\n\nThe staff was great and friendly. I'm gonna spend more time eating here. It's pretty darn outstanding...." 1
+Had the super nachos and hard shell taco. Nachos were loaded- had extra toppings when we ran out of chips and the tacos were nice with a little heat. 1
+Wow what a hidden gem this place is!!! Stopped in with my mom and sister. I ordered a bean tostada, pastor street taco and some chips and salsa. Everything tasted fresh and amazing. Beans were creamy, salsa was a fresh pico de gallo, chips were crispy, and the pastor was succulent and a little hint of spice. My mom ordered the steak fajitas and they were well worth the wait. The meat was tender and flavorful and the onions and peppers were caramelized and perfectly seasoned. The rice had such a great texture and hint of flavor that I loved. My sister had a veggie street taco which I had a bite of and it was surprisingly good. It was beans, peppers, onions, potatoes and avocado. The only negative was the ladies bathroom was in disrepair and a little dirty. However the food and quick service was outstanding. I will definitely be back. 1
+Would not recommend. Food was good but I feel the refried beans were cooked from a pot of boiled beans that had burnt. I like *ahumado* flavor but geez. Bummer the tacos seemed good but i could not get over the flavor of the beans. Disappointed they would serve that 0
+Food is decent but service makes this place a risk. They often lose orders or screw up the orders. So, calling ahead to save time often turns into waiting for them to fix or create the order you gave them 20 minutes prior. You'd think a neighborhood restaurant would care enough to get an order right. Quality also varies greatly for order to order. Try Burrito Company instead. 0
+Overpriced and uneven haircuts given. Don't waste your money here! It costs more to get a tiny dog groomed than a regular woman's haircut. $55 for a 3 pound dog !! They are crazy... 0
+From a veg point of view this place was a total flop. The online menu shows a fish sandwich, however in store the menu item was missing.\n\nUnlike you usually Greek esque place, there is no falafel. I resorted to hummus $2.95 and for that price it does not include any pita, so I was forced to order a peta for $.90\n\nThe hummus came in a small Styrofoam cup not worth the $3 and the pita was soft and warm but again worth nearly a $1 I think not.\n\nMost of the menu is beef gyros, gyro meat plats or gyro sandwiches.\n\nThere are a few salads on the menu but I am not a salad person.\n\nI think I miss the pizza hut that used to occupy this location 0
+Great service, manager honored coupon I forgot; great ppl. 1
+I literally just walked out of this store and was so disappointed. My husband and I just spent 15-20 minutes looking for fun things to buy our dog as its her birthday (yes, we are those kinds of parents). The old man at the register said not a single word to either of us. We were not greeted or even asked of we needed help with anything. He didn't even look up from his computer. We would have made several purchases but decided not to give this establishment any of our money. We will not ever return. 0
+Horrible customer service at this location, out of stock on a lot of items that are on sale.I will spend my money somewhere else. 0
+Not so clean, both the facility and the workers. This place has been here forever and they do make a good toasted sub. They should, they were doing it long before toasting was an option at most chain sub shops.\n\nIf you can get past the cleanliness, the food is not bad...although I do wonder about the hygiene practices in the back where they make the subs. 0
+Terrible haircut. She took only about 10 minutes to cut my hair and it looked uneven. I then told her and she said that's just the way my hair was. Now I have to go back to get it fixed. I would never pay any amount to get my hair cut there again. 0
+"Cacuts Jacks was closed for a while, but it is up and running once again. Total dive bar in Ahwatukee, it is never my first choice, however a few of my friends love to go there for the cheap drinks and music (live or juke box). I have never tried any thing to eat at Cactus Jacks, and I don't plan on it anytime soon.\n\nCacuts Jacks isn't really the kind of bar to start out the night, however we have been known to finish our night there, usually when Happy Hour at Brad's Places goes a little long, or when we're headed back to the tuke from some other event and don't want to stop the drinking fun!\n\nWhen we do end up going there, or even suggesting \""""How about Cactus Jacks?\"""", the rest of the group knows that the night just went from a rank of mild intoxication, to \""""might as well call a cab now!\"""" Crazy things have happened at Cactus Jacks, lots of good stories and foggy memories." 0
+This place is too pricey for the quality and size of their food. I ordered linguine with white wine clam sauce and I'm pretty sure they used canned clams. I would much rather eat at Va Bene which is probably a 10 min drive from this restaurant. The quality of food is a lot better and fresher. Also the waiter here wasn't too competent and service is incredibly slow for a non-busy night. 0
+"The waiter was nice and very friendly tonight. The bread and salad was good. But the linguini and clams was kinda gross. It was nothing new. The sauce tasted plain and the clams were already on the noodles. It's more spontaneous when you can open the clams yourself. The sauce was also really thick. If it was thinner it would have been better. The cheesecake was alright. I've had better and the portion is really small. I looked at it and said are you kidding me? It was like a \""""fun size\"""" but I was looking for the king size cheesecake. Other than that I don't think I'll be back." 0
+"This is one of those rare times that I'm not in line with popular Yelp opinion. Guys, I'm not sure what the heck I'm missing here. I've tried two Pizzas here: the BBQ Chicken and the Vegetarian. Both pizzas were beautifully presented but they were equally bland as pretty. I must admit the Old World Salad is good but I don't think I'll come back for just the salad \""""shrugs\"""". I like the location and the dining room is nice but it' LOUD in here. I'm just not sure what the hype is about, I think I'll pass on the flavorless pretty pizza." 0
+The food was just OK. The miso super super spicy, like noserunning spicy. \n\nService wasn't great. The table slightly smelled like a dirty cleaning cloth.\n\nAnd the WORST of all they had a DJ with super loud music. AYFKM? Who wants a DJ in a sushi bar/restaurant? It was just annoying. 0
+Went to dinner tonight and got horrible service, nothing worse than serving you a semi-warm overpriced beer in a warm glass. Food was ok way overpriced. 0
+"Ra is a tradition for us. When I get to \""""go home\"""" to the valley there always seems to be a girls' night out. Great service and great food, all the time. Try their coconut creme brulee if you're in the mood for something sweet. You won't be disappointed! Prices are best at happy hour- of course." 1
+Best RA location in AZ. Always get great service and great sushi consistently. I can't say that for the Scottsdale locations. Also can't beat the happy hour deals and the specials when you join their loyalty club. One more perk - they are the only place you can find Orion for your sake bomber instead of Kirin, etc. 1
+I keep hearing good things about Neo Tokyo and have driven by it way to many times. I went for lunch the restaurant was empty well waiting for my food I saw everyone was getting take out. The staff was really friendly the restaurant really clean... I ordered the lunch combo #1 Teriyaki Chicken with brown rice I also ordered the 3pcs Shrimp Tempura. The Chicken was pretty good for the price without the hot chili sauce it would have been a D- The shrimp Tempura was not crispy on the outside it was soggy that makes it a D- as well. I will not be going back for lunch anytime soon. 0
+People who work there are full of attitude.\n\nFood is tasteless\n\nIce tea has no flavor\n\nNo point to the place 0
+Sometimes months will go by and I forget about Rubios. Then I'll have it and I'm reminded how good it is!\n\nThe salsa bar rocks. Chips are free with every meal. Prices are reasonable. Oh, and they have some healthy options as well (the HealthMex tacos/burritos are really yummy!).\n\nMy husband LOVES their fish tacos--the original AND the grilled versions as well. 1
+I'm giving it two stars for the customer service, the staff was super friendly. There's a fast food Mexican restaurant (with drive thru) I can get better & cheaper fish tacos from. The taco was dry and I didn't care for the red sauce on it (I guess it was salsa?) I'm surprised by all the positive reviews. 0
+So I started this weight lost journey last year, I lost 58 pounds and am still on the losing streak (this losing streak I can handle) now at the apt complex I live in, it had a gym that has been very useful for me, up till 2 weeks ago when they shut it down. Plus to be honest because it was so close to my place I didn't go regularly, I got lazy. So that was my push to get a gym membership, I looked around and Gold's gym seem to me the best bang for your buck! I am happy with my choice! Had my 1st work out their yesterday, it was just cardo, but I did get to check out the gym and look forward to making this my new gym! And with my membership I get a lesson with a personal trainer, got my appt all set up for Friday. Look forward to continuing my losing streak and working out! 1
+knowledge of the people in this store is hit or miss...\n\nI stopped in because my pool motor is making a racket. I had a picture of the label, showed them it's a 3/4 hp motor. it either needs a rebuild or replacement\n\nthey don't do rebuilds, so I ask for a price on a replacement. the guy brings out a 2 hp motor... and quotes me something like $450. he was pretty clueless, asking me what type of motor I wanted. umm... I showed you what I've got, why wouldn't you be able to tell me what I need to replace it? I sure don't need a 2hp motor to replace a 3/4 hp.\n\nI know two-speed motors can be used in place of my single-speed and they're more efficient, so I ask him about that. He has to call a guy at another store to figure out what I need and how much it is.\n\nlike I said, hit or miss... 0
+Windy City DJs was wonderful. Frank and Susan in the office did a wonderful job of sending us all the paperwork and contracts, and setting up a time to meet with us to discuss services prior to deciding on using their company. Lee, our DJ, was incredibly organized and professional. He called me the week of our wedding to discuss all playlists, ceremony music and timing, and the nature of what we were looking for at our reception. The wireless mic we ordered was flawless, and the sound quality and lighting provided were perfect for our venue and guests. The guests enjoyed the music and Lee kept in constant communication with me as well as our caterer and photographer. We would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding DJ, or a DJ for any other event. 1
+This place is NOT a 4 star hotel as they try to state they are. We paid $300 a night expecting to have a nice experience at what is supposed to be a guest only water park. The park was just like any other public water park. There was absolutely no place to sit and the chairs if you could find one were cheap with cheap towels. We never even made it to our room as we checked out as soon as we experienced the pool. BTW we found out that they constantly run special pricing cutting room rates to about 100 a night. This is why the water park is packed and for those of us that expect to receive 4star $300 a night hotel service will be out of luck at this hotel. Might be worth it if you get one of their cheap deals. 0
+"I am actually writing this review from my room at the hotel now.\n\nVery disapointed in this place. My wife and I have been here for a week and even with the deal I got on our room I feel like I've overpaid. In fact the only good thing about this place so far is that it was cheap.\n\n- Rooms are old and dirty. I was told that some of the rooms have been renovated and are nice but not the room that we were given thats for sure. Stains all over the carpets, bird droppings all over the balcony and balcony furniture. Pretty gross. Not to mention both the TVs were small, old and unwatchable which was actually a problem seeing how none of the pools were worth going to but more on those later.\n\n- Maid service was horrible and non-existant. We have been for 5 days and have maid service only three times. On the second time we happened to come back to our room while the maid was still there, she locked herself in our room and had both TVs on a spanish soap opera and was visibly annoyed that we wanted in to our room. She didn't even \""""clean\"""" the room and simply changed out the towels and made the bed. Bags for ice (the ice bucket was too dirty to use without one) were never replenished, garbage on top of the mini-bar was never removed and room service trays were not being picked up. Our breakfast trays sit outside in the hot Arizona sun until the next morning when our new breakfast is delivered. The plus side of this is that we had an entertaining bird fight outside our room last night.\n\n- Pools. So they charge a 30$/day resort fee. The theory here is that the 30/day gives us full access to the water park, pools, gym etc. which is a great idea although the water park is closed during the week, the gym is ok but the other pools... DISGUSTING. More bird droppings everywhere and garbage in the water. There is a pool that advertises a swim up bar.. sure there is something that looks like a bar.. but no alcohol or even an attendant to serve you. Some of the pools have a phone you can use to order from a limited menu but they can't even get basic orders right.\n\n- Room Service. Very limited menu and as with most places overpriced. This plus they seem to not understand basic instructions like \""""do not toast my sandwhich please\"""". My wife -- after THREE times asking for it to be made right finally gave up and just ate it as it was.\n\nThis place does have potential but apparently they are understaffed and those that do work here do not seem to care and it really needs updating and cleaning.\n\nWould not stay here again." 0
+Sprawling tired resort with $30 a day resort fee and lots of tipping opportunities. The resort fee was supposed to be waived for those attending the event, and was with restrictions like we couldn't use the fitness center. Only stayed here because the conference was here. We told the front desk that we were there for the conference, and wanted to be with the other Realtors, and instead they put us in a Mountainside Villa that was a hike to get to the event. 0
+"NOTE: Our stay could have been an entirely different experience had we not booked a stay the weekend after a Livingsocial.com deal was made available. We did not buy that deal, we were regular customers...\n\nOk, starting at the beginning. \n\n- Check-in is 4:00pm. We got there at 3:50pm, arrived to a line of no less than 30 people. NO rooms were available for us. They temporarily checked us in and said we could go to the water park and call back in an hour to see if a room was ready... but, the only place to change was at the Athletic Club clear on the opposite side of the park. By the time we hiked over there and back it was 5pm. Our room wasn't ready until 6:40 (we called about 5 times until they finally had one ready.) \n\n- The room was HOT. It was on the top floor and really never cooled down, even after we removed a gross, dirty air filter (I'll be posting a picture in case you're into looking at icky stuff.) If you're one of those people who likes it very quiet to sleep, top floor is bad.\n\n- Also, on the noise topic, our bathtub dripped so bad it sounded like the faucet was on a slow trickle the whole time. Water wasters! Side note, the bathroom was so small you had to step out of the way to shut the door. A large person might need to step into the tub to shut the door. :(\n\n- Gross... there were several places of STICKY on the carpeting. 2 were right in places where normal people put their feet all the time so that was annoying and nobody should have been in that room until that was cleaned (but they were completely sold out because of the LivingSocial.com deal.)\n\n- The railings along the walkways to our room seem 'flimsy' to an acrophobe like me. If you have small children, or rowdy older kids, you might ask for a room on a different floor. A lower floor, closer to the ground... safer.\n\n- The Oasis water park was ok, but the staff had no continuity. One person would allow a 47\"""" child to ride the slide, another wouldn't. One day they didn't care if your floats were by your seats while you ate lunch, the next day they were collecting them just for getting out of the water. And so on and so forth... And any time you get a bunch of people staying at a resort they wouldn't normally be able to afford, you're going to get a class of people that are... sub-par. We saw at least 2 instances of people just taking other peoples chaises, even when they clearly had their personal stuff (shoes, shirts) stored there. There was considerable pushing and shoving to get in the water, lots of unsupervised, rude 8-12 year old kids. All of this was a nuisance that probably is not a regular issue.\n\n\n\nTHE HOTEL DID TRY TO MAKE RIGHT BY US. We only complained about having to wait for a room for so long and they ended up cutting our hotel rate in half (which was then less than those LivingSocial.com folks) and giving us vouchers for drinks (6) and enough vouchers to cover our lunch (for 6 people.) So they were aware of how screwed up things were. We didn't complain about the room or the park as it was so incredibly busy it didn't seem worth it." 0
+Pretty awesome place. Great pools and kid friendly. 1
+My daughter's high school basketball team comes to the Arizona Grand Resort twice every year for the Nike Tournament of Champions. It is a beautiful place, centrally located, with lots of amenities at the resort and nearby. This year we had a problem with the wi-fi access in the Mountainside rooms, but the manager made it right by us. Our team enjoyed themselves, and it is a good value, so we'll keep coming back to this resort. 1
+This resort is in need of serious renovations! The king bed sagged in the middle and was very uncomfortable. The pullout sofa literally had springs popping through the thin mattress. The pools were well over 100* and not refreshing at all. The last night we were there the fire alarm went off at 12:30am for over a half hour with loud pitch sirens to find out someone had pulled the alarm. Nothing about this resort was worth the money. The kids were quickly bored of the slides and all complained it pinched their skin and hurt their butts like a bruised feeling. We will not be back... Ever. 0
+"We stayed here for 5 days to visit with our granddaughters from Bay Area CA. Upon arriving we soon realized that our room had no internet. I was on the phone with the front desk along with the internet provider for over an hour to no avail. The next morning they had us move to room C235 (which was a complete inconvenience since we had already unpacked everything!!!). This room, while directly next to the pool, still had very spotty WIFI and I was constantly getting booted from the internet both on my iphone and my ipad.\n\nWhile the pool was nice and the grandchildren enjoyed the Oasis Water Park ($40 per wrist band for extra guests) there was no microwave in the hotel room and the mini fridge (if you can call it that) was so small that nothing fit, and the few things we did put in it (which were leftovers from the Rustlers Roost) along with our beverages were warm in the morning!!! \n\nBottom line......this place might offer you a deal on the room rate, but be very prepared to spend a crapload of money at the \""""Lobby Bar & Grill\"""", \""""Rustlers Roost\"""" or \""""Aunt Chiladas\""""!!! They make sure you can't store or prepare food in your room. I've stayed at some pretty shady motels in my life and they have ALL had a mini fridge with a mini freezer and for the most part a microwave!!! We were very disappointed in this hotel and will NEVER EVER AGAIN STAY HERE!!\n\nOh and don't forget the $40/day resort fee on top of your room rate.....then ad $5/day tax to that!! Really??\n\nOh and if you order a movie for the kids it's only good for ONE WATCH, not 24 hours like everywhere else. Seriously this place is a RIPOFF!! Do yourself and your family a financial favor and stay in Mesa, then get tickets to Sunsplash for $20/day and put the rest of your money in your back pocket or grab a pizza at 1/4 the cost of that money grabber AZ Grand Resort! I know I will next time.\n\nTobin" 0
+We recently stayed at the resort for a large dance competition. the hotel was terrific; staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and well stocked with a beautiful view. The water park was well enjoyed by the literally hundreds of dancing kids. There were many lifeguards and the pools were incredibly clean and well tended. Service at restaurant was very slow, but the food was good. 1
+I arrived with my three year old asleep in her car seat. She was probably out for the night. I promptly woke her up and after passing a rather large bull we entered the cave. A few more turns and we entered the restaurant on the second floor. At this point, we were given the choice of slide or stairs down to the dining area. I parted ways with my daughter at this point. I didn't need The DVD player to entertain her this meal, the slide entertained her till the food arrived. She came back briefly in tears with an incoherent story about some collision, and then went back to sliding. With some older kids present, letting a three year old free to slide was a little dubious, but sipping my water in silence left me unconcerned. I ordered a kids meal, grilled cheese, for her and I had meat. My daughter ate her meal with a napkin and paper bull horns. For my part, meat is good. Clearly a tourist stop, as reflected in the price and by the d\u00e9cor, I've been waiting for some non-vegetarian relative to visit so that I can return. 1
+Very marginal food, service, and atmosphere. there is a live bill out front, and it really makes the whole area smell like cow flops. Disneyland atmosphere. 0
+We were here last Saturday and had a really good time. The steaks were delicious and the service was good. Hubby had the swordfish and was over the moon about it (it was his first time having it)\nMy only complaint was that the music was REALLY loud for a restaurant but hey, we were entertained. \nWe had a great evening and look forward to returning next time we are craving steak! 1
+Went here for a rehearsal dinner for a wedding. The food was great, the service was great, the drinks were great. \n\nWe ate outside and the view was spectacular. \n\nI'm a little bummed I missed out on the infamous slide, but next time for sure. \n\nMy biggest issue was parking. Even on a Thursday night we had drive around for quite a while to find a spot. It was tough because our car contained a toddler, and a 7 months pregnant woman and we has to hoof it pretty far. Maybe a shuttle service from lower level parking would help. 1
+they make smaller tables wait longer to be sat and the food is not that great you can get better food at mid level steakhouse 0
+"Worst service EVER for large parties. We had a party of 12 in celebration of my father in law's 50th birthday. We ordered our food and it took over a hour and a half for it to come out!!! I'm sorry but that's just terrible. Every time we asked the waiter about our food he said \""""Oh, it will be out in a few minutes\"""". We watched every table around us eat their food and leave before we even got our food. These parties were anywhere from 6-10 people so I don't understand why it took so long for 12 people. \n\nThe food itself was nothing impressive either. The best part about the dinner was probably the Indian fry bread. Everything else was edible.\n\nWe will definitely never be eating here again." 0
+I ordered the Big Burger and was sorely disappointed. The burger patty was over cooked, soaked in grease, and tasteless. The fries were nothing special nor were the onion rings. The atmosphere was loud as to be expected, the waitstaff was pleasent enough; however, most barley spoke english. At least the free cotton candy was good....that's about it. Super disappointed and I will not be returning anytime soon. This place needs to focus less on the decor and atmosphere and more on the food. 0
+Be careful of this place. We made a reservation and showed up only to be told that they don't make reservations for parties of our size and that we would have to wait. I even called the morning before to confirm the reservation. Because of this one I our party had to leave before we ate. \n\nThis is completely unacceptable and we will never be back! 0
+Well, food was bad. My shrimp was TASTELESS....I mean....no seasoning AT ALL. Bland rice. Others at the table said the same thing about their food. Amazing waiter though. For a crazy Friday night with kids everywhere...he was amazing and attentive. Wish I remembered his name. Very tall guy. LOL. This place is geared more for children for sure. A big slide, a balloon guy comes to the tables ect. An adorable bull is near the entrance and the view is awesome. But I would say this place is more for kids than an adult night. That's just my opinion. 0
+Toni has been a god send with a very reactive dog that I had. We worked hard, did the training and the investment of time, but Toni was the one that was able to talk me through my options. She is invested in her commitment to what she does and is amazing in how she works with these dogs. I have referred several other people to her that have been very happy. 1
+HORRIBLE DRY CLEANER. DO NOT USE. \n\nDropped off around 20 items for dry cleaning, and at least 4 came back totally ruined. Buttons were broken, ink stains were on several items (like from a ballpoint pen) that had not been present when I dropped off the clothing. \n\nStains I had mentioned and asked them to try to remove were still present, and they didn't make any notice of this or let me know that they were unable to remove said stains. Several stains looked untouched, like they hadn't even made an attempt to remove them. A few silk items I dropped off came back feeling like a strange texture, like they were very stiff. When I complained, no explanation was offered and the best they could do was take the items with ink for a free redo. They were practically already ruined, so I let them try. Around 300 dollars of clothing was ruined by this dry cleaner. Awful, awful service. 0
+I've never had a bad experience with this location! Of course it's not the best pizza in the world, but it deserves to be measured against its own potential.\n\nThe online ordering process is really painless--don't bother calling. I was hesitant to do it at first, but they really have their system down. You can even watch a little progress meter that tells you when they are making your order, when they are checking it, and when they leave the store with it if you requested delivery. There are always coupons available online as well.\n\nThe orders we've placed have always been correct. We don't just order pizza--at times we've ordered wings, sandwiches, soda, and even specialty items like gluten-free crust pizza. They nail it every time. 1
+It seems the staff here have made a huge improvements recently. They smile and are polite. Perhaps they let some of the staff go. If so, that was wise. A few months ago, everytime I came in there was incompetence or lack of care. On one occasion, a lady seemed to be babysitting her granddaughter while working and laughed about her neglectful, wasteful service mistakes. 1
+I am really impressed by this facility. Every machine you could want, Racquetball courts, The best spin bikes anywhere, large arobics room, free weights, TV's on the cardio some with ipod hookups, pool, spa and a steam room.\n\nSure the staff may be incompetent, and the sales people are probably very shady, but luckily I was grandfathered in from PureFiness and rarely deal with either. \n\nOne of the biggest negatives for me is the parking lot. There are more speed bumps in the parking lot per 100 feet than you will see in your whole day. I do not know why they felt it necessary to put so many of them. I can not drive my convertible here due to them.\n\nI also am unsure about the aroma of the free weight area in back, To me it smells like a barn, but I think it is due to the glue used on the floor. Either way I do hope it dissipates soon.\n\nThe machines are nice they usually have two to three of each type of machine with the latest being the eclipse line that are very smooth and easily adjustable.\n\nThe spin bikes are great, very smooth, digital read outs and so far 100% functional.\n\nA small grip with the TV's on the cardio equipment is the channel selection. News stations sports, E and some anti acne channel. I would be happier with the local mix of channels.\n\nThe pool area is nice with a three lane lap pool, sizable spa, and steam room. They are cleaned nightly but there are some grimy spots that could use a bit more attention. 1
+Waffle House . . . food is good - consistant and good.\n\nCook was awesome, she was able to put a quality product out to her best. Kudos to ' Alice ' ;)\n\nService was weak . . . shameful. Only one server and he was overwhelmed. Ok - Friday evening ( 8 pm ish ) and I can understand trying to cut corners on expenses by letting a server go but NEVER cut corners where it counts. Service is one area that will break a restaurant or more important bring people back. ( food of course is the other ) \n\nOne server was unable to get the orders correct, product out to the customers nor clean up. Given that the cook was doing her job . . . the person taking / putting in and delivery of said orders was the weak link here. He was overwhelmed with having the entire floor to himself.\n\nI will not go back to this Waffle House again.\n\nSorry, the management is to blame and since they don't care, why should I return. 0
+"Waffle House has never let me down and this location didn't either. It was roomier than others I have been to, so that was a plus. Our server was very attentive and so were the other servers there. I really felt the servers provided exceptional customer service, constantly coming by to ask if we needed anything else. The food was delicious as usual. First time we had ordered sausage there, they use the sausage patties. The waffles were phenomenal! They are a must to order, even if you've never been much of a waffle person before. They can't go wrong with baking in the \""""toppings\"""". Can't wait to go back!" 1
+Quite the adventure. I had bought a Living Social and Gavin did my hair. It came out fine (cut, color, and blow out) and since then I have been back three times. The last time I went, I had an appointment and when I walked in, Gavin was working on someone else. I waited twenty five minutes before it was my time to get my hair cut and colored. Not even a sorry I am running late. Two weeks ago I booked with Gavin for 9:00. The day before my appointment I got a voicemail asking if I could come at 11:30. When I called back I said I would change my appointment for then. I was then asked if I could make it at 12:00. I said yes. Got there today and Gavin was NOT there. First I was told he was out getting supplies, and then after 15 minutes I told Frank, the owner, that I was not going to wait anymore and leave. He then told me that Gavin was on his way and had gone for therapy. So which is it? Supply store or therapy. In any case, as I was walking out, Gavin showed up 20 minutes late. I usually don't write bad reviews but I just wanted to warn others as this has got to be the most exasperated I have ever been at a hairdresser. 0
+Seafood lunch red curry plate. Awesome. Tiny little place but clean and comfortable atmosphere. As soon as I walked in I smelled good food! They have free wifi and waitress was really nice! 1
+The worst place I have ever been. The service was horrible and the food was even worse. If u are someone who values customer service this isnt the place for you. 0
+I have had this place in the past. Never disappointed. Sweet chili wings are very good. The customer service was also great. 1
+My puppy chewed my glass frames and the staff were able to fix them for me in minutes. It was a welcome surprise. I highly recommend. 1
+They had 2 people working the lunch rush, no brainer they need at least one more. I eat at capriottis all the time and it was my first trip to this location. I was severely underwhelmed and my sandwich was ok at best. 0
+"Stay as far away from this salon as possible! I live so close that I've stopped by when desperate even though experience says I should know better.\n\nHere are the main issues:\n\n1. Quality is hit or miss and the hits are as bad as they get! While it's true you may get a decent stylist, the bad ones are so bad they should have their licenses revoked. I got a haircut there once. It was so uneven that people I didn't even know were commenting on it. When I mentioned it to the manager, she said that the girl was new and still \""""working out the kinks\"""" - there was no offer of reparation or a coupon for the next visit. \n2. Turnover and unhappy staff: it's impossible to find a good stylist that will stick around very long. I've witnessed full force arguments between members of the staff that were loud enough for everyone in the store to hear. \n3. No customer service: if you complain about anything to the staff or manager, you may get an apology but forget about anything else in the way of amends.\n\nWhile I realize that you can't expect miracles from a low end salon that only charges $15 per haircut (no blow dry for that amount) it's still reasonable to expect competent professionals, right?" 0
+"DO NOT GO! I took my Pomeranian there to be groomed. They were given very SPECIFIC instruction's on how I wanted her groomed, including length of the body, and to just trim the face, leaving her with some fluff and fullness around the face as a Pom should be. When I picked her up, the groomer had completely shaved her entire body, including around her face. When I asked why she looked this way the answer the groomer gave me was \""""I groom pom's like fox's.\"""" This was a blatant disregard for what I (the customer) had specifically asked for. When I spoke to the manager and told her I was completely unsatisfied with how she looked and that my instructions were completely disregarded her answer was \""""do you want me to fix it?\"""" Fix it?! What is there to fix? There is no hair left! So I said \""""no I don't want you to cut anymore off\"""" (she would look completely bald). Then she said \""""well what do you want me to do?\"""" I said \""""well I'm an unsatisfied customer, what do you do when that happens?\"""" She said she would give me a discount on my next grooming. I said \""""I paid for this grooming, which was atrocious, not my dogs next grooming.\"""" Then she says \""""well it sounds like you just want to complain and not let me fix it.\"""" I said \""""what is there to fix? Again, she has NO hair left!\"""" So then she says \""""well do you want a refund? Would that make you happy?\"""" I said yes that would make me very happy. Her reply \""""well I just can't do that.\"""" Ok, so then why was that offered to me? So, aside from the horrible grooming and terrible customer service, the place is also very dirty and it's more than obvious that the groomers are not well trained in how to groom certain breeds of dogs, as well as the fact that they completely disregard any grooming instructions you give them." 0
+My Wife and I have been going to Arrivederci for the last couple of years. The food is typically fantastic, unfortunately I can't say the same for the service. The service there is hit or miss at best! The reviews that have been posted over the last two years commenting on the service are pretty much spot on, and apparently dismissed by the management. The waiters are not attentive, not accurate in their ability to get the order right and generally absent. I have decided we will not be returning to this establishment any time soon, if at all. It truly is a shame because the food and atmosphere are great but the service is horrible, with what you pay there should be some level of service.\n\nFood is good service is very poor. 0
+Be careful using a credit card here. Michael the bartender charged our credit card incorreclty TWICE! I had to file a dispute with my bank. If I go back, I will only pay cash! It's too bad, with money tight these days, you have to watch very closely. 0
+A great Asian buffet. They have a sushi chef in the middle ready to make any kind of sushi roll on the spot. They even offer brown rice options too. (Although my brown rice california rolls were a little harder than I would like)\n\nThey have your typical Chinese food options like Orange chicken, crab puffs, string beans, lo-mein etc... There's a hibachi corner as well where you can make your own plates of stir-fry. \n\nThe dessert here is much better than Pacific buffet in Chandler. They have a chocolate mousse cake that was really yummy. I don't think they're homemade but still didn't taste old like other buffet places I've been to. \n\nThere's a bar as well but I didn't order any alcoholic beverages. \n\nMy husband loved the crab legs which are always a customer favorite so you have to keep an eye out for them.\n\nI would say they refresh the buffet items fairly quickly. I checked in on Yelp and even got a $5off discount!\n\nAverage dinner price is $16-$17. 1
+Nothing gourmet here, greasy fried food. Barely any crab legs.I didn't eat much and I kept throwing good away cause it was nasty. Save your money and go elsewhere.\n\nNot going there again 0
+The employees at this location always seem to have a latte up their a**. The few times that I have been here, I have felt that I'm bothering the employees and interrupting their conversations. 0
+Very good prices, decent pizza and Italian. Would try again. 1
+I love Italian. Nothing like homemade Italian food. The owner came out and introduced him self made me feel at home and important. He gave me a glass of Sangria wine which i think is like their signature drink. Pizza is unlike anything else around. It is OK to bring your kids into this restaurant. many families here. I love it. Thanks Mario and family. 1
+Saw Dr. Hetrick..I went to this office for Chronic headaches and neck pains. I felt like they did not care about my health condition and now I have Migraines. I told them I take medication that helps me a bit to get through the day but gets worse to the point where i'm out of it.What's their fix, a bag full of more medications (watch out liver) feels like they thought I was faking or something. Worst place to go really unhappy that I wasted my money and time 0
+Always good and dependable food and service 1
+First of all, we only ate here because our hotel was down the street. Our relatives wanted to go to a different place. I really don't care about slow food as some have complained about this store. I do care about food making me sick. I've been to other Cracker Barrels and I have never had food poisoning. Two people in our party became ill after eating here on Monday. Worst of all when I called the store to tell them, they put me on hold for 10 minutes until I finally gave up and hung up. I wanted to let you know we think the ham made two of us sick and you get the worst rating possible for this. 0
+Interesting Closure--- I thought I was the only one who had had bad experiences at Malees!! We had a terrible time a year or so ago. Rude unhelpful servers, \nI contacted the management , they apologized , said they were sending a \ncertificate to show their concern. Never saw it. \nI love the sushi but not enough to pay for awful wait staff. I wonder if the economy or the service closed them down.My husband and I used to go here frequently before the problems. 0
+Love this place. Great service and always fast. Not super busy for the times I've been here and always quiet which is good. I've tried a bunch of their pizzas and they're always amazing! Their salads are good too. Wish they had a bigger desert choice though. The Chipotle Chicken Pizza is a little too spicy but it was very good. I'd definitely go here again and recommend it to people in town for a visit since it has very simple but a expansive choice of foods. 1
+Good food, good salsa choices. The fish taco's were really good. Just wish they could have come baked, broiled or grilled in place offried. Still, very yummy. 1
+"I had some time to kill and stopped in here on an impulse to try a gel manicure. I've done gel manicures myself at home and love how they last at least two weeks. Since I was treating myself and having them done, I figured I'd go for the french manicure since I'm not that coordinated to do that for myself. \n\nI was the only customer in there, until a woman stopped in to have a nail repaired. Having nothing else to do, the rest of the staff sat around and talked and listened to their ipods and played with their phones. The place wasn't very clean and a fine layer of nail dust seemed to coat everything at my nail techs station. \n\nShe shaped my nails kind of square-ish, which is not really my preference, but they look pretty good. You have to \""""cure\"""" the polish under the UV light for each layer in order to set it. This just takes a minute or two but my nail tech proceeded to use her phone during this time. I find this annoying. I paid $35 plus tip for the french gel manicure, and they charge $30 for a regular gel manicure. \n\nMy disappointment as I look at my nails one day later, is that there is a chip already. Gel nails aren't supposed to chip and they are supposed to last at least two weeks and just sort of grow out as your nails grow. So what's the deal? I guess I'm better off doing them by myself at home." 0
+Will never return. Worst manicure ever, chipped the next day. My manicurist kept shooting snot rockets and picking her nose in the sink between clients. None of my nails were the same shape. My friend with me got a French gel manicure and her girl took over an hour and a half to do them, and they started chipping the next day! Never going back. 0
+I have to find a new friend to go bike (Schwinn, not something cool like a Harley) riding with. This is the second time I have been dragged to a Paradise Bakery at breakfast time. I can't take it anymore. There was a review for another location where the reviewer says it looks when you step in the door that Paradise has promise. That is so true.\n\nWhen you first walk in and are looking at the bagels, the baked goods, the menu, the purple lights, you almost forget about your last, horrible experience. Have no fear, once the food is served, you quickly remember. I ordered a croissant breakfast sandwich - no ham, and a medium coffee. Seems simple enough. They brought me the sandwich WITH ham. I didn't know when I first bit into it. This ham is still alive, it is so tough, I am sure this is what Wilson rejects for their footballs. What is wrong with you Paradise? Why would you stick a huge slab of tough ham inside a croissant. A croissant that wasn't even toasted. Which brings me to my next comment. You stick an egg on a croissant and you make no attempt to toast the croissant? Even Dunkin Donuts toasts the croissant. You have no clue how to make anything. Even after Panera acquired you, they couldn't impart any wisdom into you? And coming from Panera, that would be little wisdom since they have a terrible menu, which you made worse.\n\nIt was good to taste the same bitter mud, er, coffee, that Panera serves.\n\nParadise, you owe me more money for this disgusting crap you served me, but why can't you try to improve? You clearly can't think this food is good? You remind me of the fat girl in school who boys would tell her, she had a cute face just to get some action out of her. Someone once lied to you and told you, you had a cute face and you believed them. The fat girl was fat and being used, and you don't have a cute face. 0
+Super big and nice location! Have a very big variety of different shoes for all genders and ages. Staff is super nice and helpful. Went here looking for a certain shoe in a certain size and color and they did not have what I was looking for. Found someone right away that could help me and in a matter of minutes he had looked up what stores had what I was looking for! Super nice and great customer service and even when it is busy! 1
+Me and my partner has been bringing our adorable dog here since she was a pup and every time it has been pleasent except for today.......... Usually one of the nice girls cleans and trims our dog's nails and never once has there been an issue, but today some guy done her grooming and when we got in the car her nails look like they were butchered and she still smells the same........just for future reference they have lost my business 0
+I found myself with an hour to waste last week while I waited for work on my cell phone. So I decided to go in for a bite to eat since it was dinner time and the smell in the parking lot was good. \n\nI ended up having a nice time as I set at the bar and conversed with a senior couple that comes in frequently. We both ordered appetizers since they were half price at happy hour and we all had a drink. I had a bottle beer. They only offer a dollar off drinks at happy hour and they are still overpriced.\n\nThe food was ok. The bartender that basically ignored me and had 3 others assist me kept talking to the couple I was talking to also. She never spoke to me or made any eye contact. Hmmmm\nAnyway she said on more than 3 accounts how she loved the cheese fries and onion rings we were sharing. Maybe she wanted some? Well the orders were bigger than the 3 of us could consume and we trashed the remaining. LOL\n\nI thought the Onion rings were grand, but was not impressed with the cheese fries. At half price they are a good deal for either but at full price I would rethink before spending 7 bucks on fries. 0
+We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table on a Friday night after 7pm. It would have been a 30 minute wait for an outside table which would have been preferable to us.\n\nWent with my son and husband. I ordered a Mangorita and enjoyed it. My husbands Pina Colada was also very tasty.\n\nHusband got pork tacos and was happy with them. Son got a teriyaki burger and loved it. I had a Hula veggie burger and it was good but I was wishing I had ordered the Teriyaki one also. I ordered the french fries with cheese and scallions on them. At first they tasted good but then they started to taste fishy. (The likely fry them in the same oil?)\n\nGreat place to bring the kids. Service is good and the ambiance is fun. The kids meals are a great size. My two littlest ones could easily share one meal if we bring them next time. 1
+Meh... the only reason I even stepped foot into Rock Bottom is because I had a lunch meeting and it was at the suggestion of my dining companion. I used to go to Rock Bottom in Atlanta every now and then and it was ok... especially if you go for beer / happy hour. I going to be blunt here right now though: this place sucks!\n\nLuckily, I enjoyed the company of those that I dined with, otherwise, it would've been a miserable experience! Thanks for that, Miranda and Ken (if you happen to read this!) \n\nI had their cobb salad and it was pretty average although the turkey in it was nasty. Our waitress was slow as hell. The atmosphere (keep in mind we were there for lunch) was nothing special. Rock Bottom is the reason that I'm not big on chains. I don't think I'll be returning. Even if I'm stuck at Desert Ridge, there are plenty of other dining options that are far superior to Rock Bottom (CPK, Yardhouse, Rubios, and more).\n\nSorry, RB - had to do it... 0
+Food is mediochre at best. Service is slow even by geologic time. The micro brew is typical and unimaginitive. On the good side the patio is dog friendly. One star just for that. 0
+The food is a tad better than okay. The service is somewhat mixed, it depends who you get for the evening. Some are more motivated than others. The manager, Summer :-), is awesome. Ask her if you need anything or have tips for her to inspire you to come again. If I do a food business, I will\n\nWe love the free wifi. A must for any locale these days. The bear is GREAT. Love the micro brews. \n\nA note in general: somebody get a grip on the fish prices in Arizona please. The only healthy omega3 and protein source we all need, instead, yes yummy but unhealthy quesadillas are cheap. Something's wrong here. Most locations throughout the valley still don't take enough advantage of the promotional built in coupons Yelp has to offer to attract new and keep old customers.\n\nThe five different music styles running non stop in the desert ridge outside area mixed with every store's individual out put is nerve wrecking.\n\nA few big plants and bushes along the iron fence would create a more natural and soothing setting. Atmosphere is half the rent. 0
+"I've been to this location a few times but last night was the WORST service I've had at a restaurant in a very long time. We got here a little before reverse happy hour so we waited to order food and drinks until 9pm. Our waitress barely came to our table to check on us and the place was pretty dead. We ordered our food at 9:10, got our pot stickers appetizer at 9:45pm. I ordered a sangria and it took about 20 minutes for it to come out. Our friends couldn't get a refill on water and iced tea to save their life...the list goes on and on here. All of our entrees were cold and tasted like they had been re-heated and sitting under a heat lamp for a while. Really not appetizing and we all left hungry. When we asked to speak to the manager, she offered us a \""""free\"""" dessert and after 30 minutes of waiting, we walked over to the hostess stand and waited to speak to her again. At this point, we didn't even want the dessert or anything to do with the place. Oh, and on top of everything, the place was FREEZING!! Yes that sounds great in the summer but it was unbearably cold. Overall, this is a very poorly run restaurant with very poor service. We were comped the food and offered a couple coupons but I am certain I will never come back here!!" 0
+This is always a great place to take my son when it's time to cool down...he loves to play at the train table in the children's area. Afterwards, he picks 2 books, we read them and go home. I'm surprised this place stays in business considering people just read there and then leave - but until it does, we will keep coming to do the same. This place was definitely better than Border's when it was still around. 1
+I've never had a great experience at Macaroni Grill but decided to try it again since I heard their menu had changed. The menu may have changed but that's all that's changed. We sat for a good 10-15 minutes before the manager came over to take our drink order, saying our waitress was bogged down with other tables. I looked around and the bartenders were waiting on other tables. It looked like there were only 2 waitresses in the entire restaurant.\nI ordered fettucine alfredo and was disappointed immediately when it arrived because they had ground up pepper sprinkled all over the top of it. Why would any restaurant put pepper all over someone's food?? Well, apparently they did it to disguise the fact that their alfredo sauce has absolutely no flavor. None at all. I have had alfredo pasta at fast food Italian places and it's been better than this. My husband ordered the chicken milanese and it was covered in some sweet sauce that did nothing for the chicken. The best part of the entire meal was the potatoes that were served with my husband's chicken. They were really good. \nOverall, it was a complete waste of an hour of my life and $45. I will never go back again.\nOh, and P.S. Who serves water in gross bottles with NO ICE?? Yuck! 0
+"We've moved away from chain restaurants due to the lack of service we typically receive. I almost felt judged by the server because we weren't dressed up. I mean, we were in jeans and t-shirts, but didn't look like bums. The food was terrible too. The server seemed annoyed that he had to bring us extra calamari sauce and was difficult to find. They claim their pasta is homemade and \""""al dente\"""", but really it was just undercooked. I've had fresh pasta before and never had it served so hard, or sticking together. I doubt we'll ever come back." 0
+I don't know what it is we East Coast-ers did, exactly, but it must have been pretty bad for us to miss out on a burger joint like In-N-Out!\n\nI blew into Scottsdale with my mother recently, and she insisted that the first thing in my mouth absolutely HAD to be an In-N-Out burger.\n\nShe wasn't wrong.\n\nI'm a little sad, thinking that I'll have to say goodbye to such fresh, glorious burgers when I head back to Atlanta for school.\n\nThe Big Mac WISHES it could be a Double Double. \n\nThe fries aren't that great--then again, I haven't tried Animal Style yet--but the burgers are more than meat enough for me. ;3 1
+The food is good, but the service isn't. Weekend mornings are a nightmare here, also they frequently run out of things. 0
+You know, I feel kind of bad for giving this place a two star review, because I really liked our server, but as far as food goes, I can't be that generous. They do have a great breakfast deal for super cheap, but I went the route of a half waffle with bacon, and it probably came with eggs, but I'm not so sure. The bacon was really gross. There's this specific type of bacon that really makes me nauseous, and Sonic has it too, but it just has a sour taste to it that makes my tummy do flip flops. I took one bite and then left it alone after that. The waffle looked really promising, but unfortunately it tasted like it was made from the pancake batter so it was really dense and soft, not light and crisp like Belgian Waffles should be. What a disappointment. I was ready to love this place and all it's kitschy decorations, but the food was just not nearly good enough. 0
+"Oh, how I miss this place! This was our favorite place to eat in Phoenix. They give you huge portions for really cheap. They aren't jerks about substitutions or special orders. Just lots of normal greasy food. They serve breakfast all day. If you just order a salad, the salads are bigger than your head and they give you a whole bowl full of dressing. I had the chef salad all the time.\n\nSome of the waitresses are a little kooky, but you soon figure out which servers to ask for. Jeremy was a great waiter if he's still there. He'd see us coming in and grab a high chair and find us a table before the hostess even saw us. Jeremy seems to make it a point to go the extra mile for his regulars. He remembers what they always drink, what they usually like to order, their special requests, their kids names. That guy earns his tips. He is on the ball. The little old lady with the thick accent is slow but she's a nice little old lady. One of the waitresses with dyed hair is a bit too chatty and we avoided sitting in her section whenever possible. She's definitely weird but totally harmless I promise! \n\nIf you're all high class don't bother with this place, you won't like it. If you want normal food for cheap and you want to be full when you leave, this is the place to go. We would generally try to go when they weren't crazy busy though because the wait can be long sometimes. Like when the after church crowd gets there.\n\nThe decor is loud and smart alecky. The food is normal diner food. It is the kind of place that has a lot of \""""regulars\"""" that go there all the time including a lot of older folks. And if you become regulars like we did, they get to know you and you get to know them and the place really grows on you." 1
+Yum, yum, yummy. You'll want to check these folks out! They have been on Groupon a few times and you get lots of food for the money. Really, if there were such a thing as a 'to go' bag for breakfast, you'll need it. Great tasting skillets, wonderful hamburgers and a genuinely friendly, helpful staff. They made us feel at home and that's every time (have been there three times) we've gone. They don't get upset about Groupon and stop to chat if you're willing. This place reminds me of what diners used to be. Try it! 1
+Never in a gazillion years would I expect to take people to a Roy's and have a bad food experience - pigs are flying. \nI took some employees and their spouses out for a year end thank-you dinner. While the lobster potstickers and spicy tuna appetizers were great, that's where the good part of the meal ended. My butterfish, usually mouth watering yumminess was so-so and served with white rice. Other dishes at the table like the swordfish and petite filet were dry and flavorless.\nI'd prefer not to delve more into the embarassment that was this dining experience....needless to say I have since eaten at the Chandler Roy's and had my faith restored - but I pressed my luck at the JW location and pulled up a big Whammy. 0
+I have never been disappointed when I eat at Roy's. The menu has pretty much been the same for years, as it should be, because it's perfect. If you have food allergies, they are probably the most accommodating of any place I've ever been to, which makes it all the more worth it. They have a huge drink menu as well, but the 1988 Martini is fantastic. Sit out on the patio if the weather's nice, it's very relaxing. \nThe appetizer canoe is the best way to start the meal: the Szechwan ribs, lobster pot stickers (from what I remember before I found out that I'm gluten intolerant) and the seared ahi are all awesome. From the entrees I've had over the years, I can say that they are all delightful. The sauces are what really make the dishes stand out, which is probably why Roy's is known for having really great sauces that compliment the dishes well. The molten hot chocolate souffle is to die for though. My family goes to Roy's only once a year for my parents' anniversary, and that souffle is what I look forward to all year. I just had it on Friday, and I already want another one. \nThe service is great too. Our waiter was very attentive to us and we had a great time. 1
+My original opinion was that Roy's was one of those obscenely expensive, tourist trap-like hotel restaurants that suckered in hotel guests who were either too lazy or too drunk to venture off the property. Wrong again. \n\nI went here with some business colleagues and enjoyed an excellent experience. Had the seared tuna (and I'm not a fish-in-a-restaurant guy) and it was very flavorful and accompanied by a wasabi sauce I wanted to take a bath in. Service was excellent, although we were a table of 10 with an expense account. Perhaps they smelled blood, or at least this week's grocery money. \n\nMy favorite part of the night, and I'm sure it's standard fare at high end places, was that they brought out a selection of reading glasses when I needed to read the small print of the menu. Call me rube if you'd like. 1
+We came here on a Saturday night for a birthday celebration with 3 other couples and spent over $700. Service was great but the food was terrible. appetizers were small and overpriced. We had the calamari, loco moco, canoe and ribs. the only appetizer everyone raved about were the ribs but the rest were horrible. We ordered several entrees including short ribs, butterfish, salmon, pork shank and curried chicken. Other than the fish entrees, there were alot of leftover foods and no one wanted to take home any because no one wanted to eat any of the food twice. We skipped desserts, no one wanted to try any. Drinks were great and again, service was great. Not a good nor memorable experience at Roy's for us unfortunately. 0
+Great atmosphere, but food not up to par. \nMy wife had the Mahi Mahi. Overdone, dry. \nMy filet was .... Well, ehhh, okay, I guess. \nThe wasabi mashed potatoes were .... Well, okay, I guess, not much texture or taste. \nTwo stars is being generous. 0
+I have been to several other Roy's locations and they have always been absolutely fabulous. Everything from the service, to the attentiveness of the staff, to the delicious food, and gorgeous ambience inside the restaurant. Every staff member you pass greets you- at my home location in Los Angeles (where I celebrated my birthday) every staff member I passed even wished me a happy birthday! Mindblowing stuff. The lobster gyoza are wonderful and I am a huge fan of Roy's Trio, with the misoyaki butterfish, macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, and teriyaki salmon! The flavors make the food just melt in your mouth. My boyfriend got one of the Chef's creations with Hawaiian ono that he said was amazing as well. We celebrated his birthday and the staff took the obligatory picture and brought out a complimentary and truly delicious dessert for him. It was all lovely and my boyfriend had a fantastic birthday dinner.\n\nMy only complaint, and the reason I don't give this location five stars, is that the restaurant was large and not that busy. There were tons of open tables in every room. Despite this, we were seated at a table that was literally situated a foot from an open booth nearby (that had a family with young children in it). My chair was the one closest to the booth and I felt not only that I was being intruded upon, but that I was intruding on THEM since my left arm was practically resting on their booth table! The staff couldn't have seated them ANYWHERE else? We were seated before the family was and there was no reason to have us camped next to each other cheek and jowl. It did detract from my overall dining experience, and this place is pricey already to begin with. If I'm going to enjoy a nice $35 entree with my $15 cocktail, I would like to not have a family of four shouting into my left ear. 1
+"From the hostesses to the waitress, everything was just wrong. This was my first time in this location, and it will be my last. They need lots of training in customer service and guest satisfaction. They think they got it, but leaving someone standing at the entry without acknowledging, and sitting them next to dirty tables, and waitressses that look at you all weird and managers that respond like if they are so important that they cannot have \""""bread\"""" because they are too \""""elegant\"""" is not really nice service.... It is not!" 0
+Just tried this pita place for lunch as they had mailed my office some coupons and I was pleasantly surprised! They had way more toppings than I expected (bean mix, broccoli salad, tabbouleh, 3 different kinds of hummus and tons of fresh veggies). I also really liked their tuna option, as it's not mixed with mayonnaise, allowing you to create your own 'tuna salad' wrap by choosing from their hummus options or other sauces.\n\n It's really convenient that they list the calories for the pitas and for $6, the 'regular' size was a perfect portion! I'm definitely coming back to try their falafel and veggie pita, too. 1
+I have taken my Shitzu Joey there for a long time to get a shampoo and cute, and have not been happy. I was too lazy to go anywhere else. Well now, I'm done with Petco. Their quality is terrible. Pricing is HIGH, and they turnover employees in the grooming all the time. I will spend some time here on Yelp to find a quality, reaonably priced groomer. Goodbye Petco for good! 0
+After a morning of shopping in busy Scottsdale we decided to stop at Elephant Bar on Mayo to get out of the craziness that can be Scottsdale Road area. We had been to this location before and remember it as being ok for drinks and appetizers so off we went.\n\nWe were greeted immediately by a friendly fellow and shown to a table in the bar. When I asked why we couldn't sit in the restaurant the waiter said we could and no problem. Maybe we look like big drinkers and he thought we'd want to be seated close to the liquor. LOL.\n\nMy husband ordered a Ahi Tuna Salad and said the tuna was really fishy but the greens were fine. Instead of a regular entr\u00e9e I opted to order off the appetizer menu and got the chicken lettuce wraps. PF Chang's has nothing to worry about. Theirs are far superior to the ones I just had at EB. Very boring. We shared another appetizer, the crispy green beans. I don't think they got their grease hot enough because these were incredibly greasy and smelled of old grease. The chipotle sauce served with them was ok and the only thing that made the greasy green beans even a little bit edible. \n\nIf I would have noticed how horribly stained the booth was that they seated us in I probably would have insisted on leaving. Unfortunately I did not see how dirty it was until my husband stood up to go to the restroom.\n\nI will pass on Elephant Bar the next time I am in the mood for Ahi Tuna, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, crispy green beans or a clean booth to sit in! 0
+Maybe it's because I first tried this place on a day I got some GREAT news, but I REALLY like Tea Light. I've experienced the greatness that is Tea Light twice now and I can honestly say this place hits the spot in my world. I am so happy to now have a go-to place for excellent take out, which is not your ordinary meal.\n\nSo far I've tried the beef pho, the chicken sandwich, the egg rolls, and the beef noodle bowl. Everything was great! I really liked the freshness of the chicken sandwich and the awesome sauce that came on it. The pho is great and I love that it comes with everything you need to jazz it up on the side. Since I am not a fan of cilantro, I was happy the second time that they honored my request to not put it in the soup... yay! The egg rolls are crunchy deliciousness, which is a complement to any meal. \n\nBasically what I am trying to say is I am thoroughly happy to have found this place- thank you yelp once again! 1
+oh boy, I guess if you haven't had much exposure to Vietnamese food then it would be decent. I'm from San Francisco and this place would go out of business in a heart beat up there. 0
+What a huge disappointment. Was really in the mood. First the guy gets the order wrong and is slow to correct the mistake. I order grilled chicken. Seems simple.\nI have never seen or tasted chicken that looked more like sundries dog turds.\nDry, causing me to choke. You can tell I am loving this place. The man behind the counter seemed mildly annoyed taking our order. The girl was sweet if not somewhat clueless. Sound good? Took two bites and left. Wondered why I took a second bite.\nSick. They could have cared less. Oh the rice was mushy. Slice of cucumber 0
+Great theater to see 1st release movies. Cine' Capri is AWESOME! Get there early or go on Monday morning to avoid crowds. Other theaters are more than adequate for watching end enjoying any movie. Local area restaurants are varies casual to mildly dressy (it is Scottsdale after all). Senior discounts are offered too. 1
+Horrible management and terrible customer service. These people should be ashamed and disgusted with themselves. The experience that i just had was completely unprofessional. During the entire time they refused to listen and claimed they could do nothing to help until another time. I know this to be false as I have seen them do time and again what I was asking them to do. They claimed that it was different but that was only do to pig-headed stubbornness. I have never been treated so poorly ever by any company before. 0
+Arrogant people. This place just rip people off. I have a Q5 and had to go to Tucson to buy it. I was actually going to go to CA where they had the A4 for $249 lease/mo compared to 379 in Scottsdale (very basic car), Q5 at $499 lease/mo premium plus compared to 549 premium for a lease in AZ, but fortunately Audi Tucson was able to match the price offered in CA. Otherwise Audi North Scottsdale won't negociate I guess because like they say they are able to sell cars over the sticker price and rip pple off easily. Horrible that they say that representing Audi. My next car will be the R8 and I won't buy it at Penske Dealers. Audi Peoria was by far the worst one offering a monthly pmt of $769 for a lease on a Q5 MSRP $38,725. I would recommend pple NOT TO BUY AN AUDI IN AZ, Chandler, Scottsdale or Peoria. Paul, sales person with Audi North Scottsdale, actually told me to go and get my car in Tucson, Arrogant mf 0
+I bought the voucher not knowing when I would use it. Then a carwash broke my windshield wipers on my brand new Q7 and the voucher came in very handy! I saved $25! Thanks YELP and Audi! 1
+Traveling through Phoenix, we were just looking for a light, quick bite to eat. We pulled up to one of the twin ordering stations. I thought this was a neat concept until I witnessed the not-well-thought-out merging process. The line from the second station was a straight shot to the pick-up window and the line from the first station had to merge into that line. It was a microcosm of Phoenix freeways at a McDonalds, complete with traffic jams and crazy drivers.\n\nThe food: My McBurger was dry and tasteless; my wife's chicken McNuggets were petrified and they forgot the ranch dipping sauce, which made her realize that the sauce is the only thing that saves them. \n\nThis location is convenient to the freeway, but next time we are passing through I think we'll just keep going. 0
+This was the second time that I have been here, the first we dined in and didn't think too much of the food, I wasn't feeling too well so I didn't enjoy the meal as I thought I would.\n\nI ordered take out the other night. I ordered the General Chicken which I thought was deep fried according to their menu, but it turned out that it seemed to be shallow or pan fried, the batter was coming away from the chicken. The sauce was ok, it wasn't the normal sweet chilli sauce that I am used to back in NC, but it was edible. The other dish I ordered was new to the menu, the Cantonese style noodles with shrimp and chicken. I asked the girl behind the counter if they were like Singapore Noodles and she said yes. I ordered it but when I got it home, I had a take out container filled with crispy noodles, ($11.50) there was a jar of what looked like soup, I didnt know if the two were meant to go together but it wasn't very nice. All in all, very dissappointed and will not be trying this a third time, I'm shocked as the place seemed pretty busy when I was there to pick up. Splash out and go to PF Changs at Happy Valley. 0
+Used to be great place. Food is horrible now. Doesn't feel fresh and soup had a smell. Chicken and beef cold inside and all saggy. 0
+We have become regulars here, and the food is always consistently good. Really, our favorite Chinese place regardless of location. 1
+The area seemed a little sketchy at night, but the Columbia Outlet (the only one we shopped at) was awesome with awesome prices. What more can I say other than I wished there were one in San Diego! 1
+"Good enough to justify driving way out to Dullsville, AZ to find some great deals. I hate shopping, but O@A has me dropping not-so-big $ toward entire new wardrobes.\n\nThey've got racks on racks at Rack Room Shoes, where all the BOGO 1/2 off deals on brands like Timberland and Kenneth Cole take men's footwear excitement to new heights. That is, if you don't get distracted chuckling at all the old guys who think Crocs are cool.\n\nI went to Van Heusen to dress it up, where there were some insane deals perfect for me. Stylish jackets to fit this lanky 6'4\"""" gentleman for only $70. Unreal! Clearance on slacks, ties, and shirts so inexpensive I don't want to shop anywhere else for my business professional needs. \n\nAfter that, I got sporty at the Nike store. all the gear you could ask for at reduced prices, and I can't spend too much time there without starting a sneaker collection. The selections were awesome! \n\nKeep in mind not *every* store here will rock your socks off. The Vans store blows. The food court is not that good compared to other malls...well except maybe that BBQ place. Hey--a man's gotta refuel in between mass shopping.\n\nOverall, this is THE outlet in the valley. If you thought Tanger was cool, step your game up and make the trip to Anthem." 1
+I don't even know how they can call this pizza! The thin crust is like eating cardboard... disgusting 0
+Went for dinner tonight at the restaurant, usually just get delivery which is ok... I will probably not eat here again and stick with delivery. The pizza took forever and was undercooked, no crunch to it. We asked for pineapples and they put so many on it was just overwhelming. Also the bathrooms are just gross, looked like they hadn't been cleaned, ever. I was pretty bummed about the whole experience, what a waste of calories. 0
+"This was absolutley the worst delivery service, pizza, management that I have ever had from any pizza dleivery company. The delivery guy gave me the bill first, and I put a tip on it, then wanted my credit card to take an imprint. I have ordered from other drivers at Pizza Hut and they never asked me for a card! He was rude, and said he would not give me my pizza without it!! Then I opened the box, and there was a tiny amount of cheese on top of the pizza. I ordered the chese bacon stuffed crust pizza, and there was also no cheese or bacon in the crust!! I then called the store manager, who herself did not know how to handle this complaint call. Her excuse for the pizza was \""""we are training our pizza maker's.\"""" This was Saturdaty night!!! I asked for the Franchisee's phone number, and she refused. So she then said they would call me back!! No call....and not expecting any!! There are six other pizza restaurant's up here! I have lived here for 11 years, and I was never treated or served a pizza like this, we were unable to eat it!! They need alot of help in training from the top down!! Good luck Pizza Hut. I want to all my neghbors, and fellow residents in Anthem to know about this!" 0
+The staff is friendly and always serve me my coffee with a smile (and I go twice a day, too)! The drive-thru line in the morning is not the place for someone to be who is in a hurry, that's for sure. Nothing bad to say about the place or it's people at all! I am always a satisfied customer! 1
+"Checked out this place from the groupon last night. Friday night at 750 most tables were full ONE server. ordered our food, the the wings that were small and undercooked with generic sauce. got some garlic bread that we did enjoy. we had our drinks and all 3 cups were empty with some ice and I put them at the end of the table hoping the ONE server would notice, we had to call her over for refills, she said for which ones...... (I should have said only the EMPTY ones) ALL of our dishes from the garlic bread and wings sat on the table the ENTIRE time. we ordered the White pizza and realized when we got it there was no ricotta on it. I didnt want to complain I was tired of this place. The table behind us never had their pizza put in and they sat after us, and barely got their pizza as we were talking out the door. OIL everywhere on the pizza. That should not happen with white pizza. Here is the kicker, from about 820pm (FRIDAY NIGHT) they turned away 3 groups of people because \""""they had NOTHING left in the kitchen\"""" Really? you put out a groupon not preparing for the influx of customers?!?!??! Those people will NEVER come back when a pizza place is OUT OF FOOD at 845. such an embarressment. Will not come back again" 0
+I used to love Buono's, but over the past year or so, I feel like it's gone downhill. Service was never their strong suit, but lately it just seems like they can't be bothered.\n\nThey've also changed their crust - the past two times, it was no longer the NY style crust they used to have. It's still a chewy, thin crust, but it's different. And their wings are horrible. Possibly the worst wings I've ever had.\n\nSorry, Buono's. It's not me, it's you. TIme for us to see other people, i guess. 0
+Well - they have food that is sometimes decent. \n\nAn order of cheese sticks came out without the cheese on the inside being melted. I politely asked them if they can put it back in the microwave where it came from and they were happy to do so. You could tell the food wasn't just prepared. Chicken wings are pretty good but awfully small compared to many other establishments. \n\nService has been hit or miss in the 3 times I have gone here (You got to give everyone a fair chance right?). I think for what they offer and at the prices they offer it for, you would be better off going somewhere else. 0
+Let's just say I feel privileged and proud to be a nursing student at this community college! 1
+I never thought my favorite class would be the gym, but I absolutely love it! The people who oversee the gym are very friendly, and encouraging. I have never seen too many people in the gym, it has always had a dozen or so or less in it, so it is comfortable. If you are thinking about a routine, this is a great place to get your start, they also have other classes you may like, such as yoga,track, belly-dancing or karate. If it wasn't for the gym, I would have been long gone from this school from hell. \n\nAs you can probably see by now, I am not a complete fan of the academics at MCC. I have taken around 30 credits here, and although I have a pretty decent GPA, some of the part-time online instructors are fairly 'feral' towards students( for some odd reason) which just messes up my degree plans.\n\n MCC has a 16% (or was it 14%?) graduation rate. The lowest in the nation. You can see the statistics yourself if you log into your FAFSA. Who needs a degree- right? Obviously this is play time. (sarcasm) \n\nI'd say avoid the Religion at MCC, that one is a joke- save your money! I think it is ran by a bunch of secular-rabid-lesbian atheists. 0
+I was here because my friend was having a baby. Of course I couldn't wait to see the little one, so I had to go visit. When I walked in, I noticed that the hospital was clean. I was paying attention because someone that I cared about was there and I wanted to make sure they were in a nice clean place. I noticed that the nurses were very attentive and caring. They helped my friend out so much! Nothing but a pleasant experience here. 1
+"If I could give 0 stars I would! My daughter's prom was after most other ones nearby. We went here because it was recommended. BAD IDEA!! She is a size 16. Certainly not out of the ordinary! Their selection was small. She found 1 she liked, but it was too big. Since I know nothing about it, I trusted the saleswoman when she said alterations would be simple. So we bought it \""""all sales final\"""". We knew of a tailor who is good and trustworthy. When we showed up for the fitting the tailor was shocked! It was a good 10 inches too big! She would have to completely rebuild the bodice! Since all sales are final, we could waste it and get a new dress, or pay for the alterations. So we got the alterations... Which DOUBLED the cost of the dress! (and I strongly suspect the seamstress gave us a break because we got fooled so badly by this store!). Bottom line: BE VERY CAUTIOUS!!! If the dress is not perfect, don't BUY HERE!!!" 0
+Played here yesterday. Cheap and fun golf, but the staff (particularly the ranger) was extremely rude and unprofessional. Went out of his way to flex his muscles and ridicule us.\n\nBeen playing a lot of golf in the area recently. My advice is to head down the road to Ken McDonald in Tempe. Similar value, just as fun, and a professional and courteous staff that respects their patrons and is interested in people having a good time. 0
+Great tailor. They get it right every time! 1
+"This was my first time here, and it was good. I had an AK-47 \""""pinner\"""" which is the medium size, roast beef, mushroom, and red onion sandwich with Au jus dip, and it was pretty tasty. The atmosphere is laid back, cool pieces of art to look at, and polite (and dare I say handsome) employees." 1
+We always wanted to go this place due to the fact that many other Hong Kong Chinese restaurants are really good and it seem like it was like a great authentic Chinese food place to go to. This is by far the worst place i have ever been. \n I ordered the egg fu yung, it came with 3 patties, just green onions on top and gravy. no other vegetables or other condiments like I have at other places and worst of all it was burnt.\n We ordered Peking Pork Chops and it tasted like orange chicken, try figure. \nAnd last we ordered Seafood Chow fun, it was slimy and seafood was chewy, uncooked and no flavor what so ever. \nThe top it all off, we were not offered any other drinks, server just gave us water that tasted so bad due to the fact probably because the glass cups were not washed well as you could see other lip stains. We all felt grossed out and sick after and my 3 year old daughter was nauseated all the way home. Me and my wife had a headache as well. Probably because, i presumed of the MSG and uncooked seafood and the overcooked egg fu yung. \nLast, it was 105 degrees outside and I was sweating like a pig inside with there ceiling fans off and the A/C prob seem like it was set at 90 degrees.\nFirst and last time at this place. 0
+"I used to go here often when I went to MCC. I admit that the food was pretty good, but the owner ruined the entire experience for me. At the time, I was learning Japanese and wanted to try it out in an actual setting. He yelled at me the first time I tried and told me to speak English.\n\nAnother instance, and the real reason I don't go back there, is when a friend of mine went to eat there. After he finished, he said \""""Gochisousamadeshita\"""" (a polite saying thanking the preparer of the food for the meal) and the owner muttered under his breath \""""Henna Gaijin\"""" (strange foreigner).\n\nI can understand not having the patience to speak Japanese with me, but really.....insulting someone who just thanked you for the food? That's enough for me to never return." 0
+I'm giving this place 5 stars because I'm a sucker for mom-and-pop places. An elder Japanese couple runs this restaurant (apparently since 1983!!), with no help. Just the two of them bussing and cooking and taking orders. \n\nFor all the previous reviews who complain about the lack of fawning service....REALLY? The elder man handles all the tables by himself. The wife stays in the back. This couple works side by side, all day every day. They make straightforward good food. No frills. Don't nitpick--try to do what they do all year round and see where your priorities are. \n\nAnyways, on to the food:\n\nGyoza: Very good! Perfectly pan-fried, flavorful, and not too oily.\n\nCurry Katsu over Rice: Delicious! I wish they put the pork katsu on top of the curry so that it doesn't lose some of the crisp sitting in the sauce. But it was delicious! The curry was thick and the proportion to the rice was perfect. \n\nTonkotsu Ramen: Definitely did not come with the typical ramen toppings like wakame, charsiu and bamboo. It came topped with Chinese cabbage and chicken. It was almost more like Chinese noodle soup haha. If I were to judge it as a ramen, it wouldn't be good. But as a noodle/soup dish, it was good.\n\nSoft Shell Crab roll: Okay, sushi is definitely not their strength. I would not order another roll from here. There was too much mayo (the presence of mayo was already odd), the sushi rice was not the right consistency, and the nori was soggy. The inari that came with my tonkotsu ramen tasted a little odd as well. It's ok, they have plenty of other things I need to try on the menu!\n\nIf this review was based purely on food, I'd give it 3.5 stars. But I really appreciated how hard-working the couple works! So 5 stars all the way! 1
+A solid 3.5 stars (I'm Korean and was raised in L.A., so my standards are pretty high). Like Mexican and Chinese food, good Korean food is another thing that is hard to come by in the Valley (near Tempe). The only places that I think are even worth mentioning are: Chodang, Hodori, and Takamatsu. All three have their pros and cons. I have posted separate reviews of Chodang and Takamatsu. Besides going to Chodang and Takamatsu for specific reasons, Hadori is where my husband and I go if we have unspecified hankerings for Korean food. They have a wide range of offerings and they are all pretty good, and my husband likes their BBQ the best. 1
+First off, try the kimchi!\n\nI'd give Hodori five stars, because the food is really great. What ruined it for me was the service. The server, whose name escapes me, was very short with us; maybe it was an off day, but I don't know if that's really a valid reason. We're not a very demanding party of two, so we were a bit thrown off.\n\nDespite that minor setback, the bbq chicken and bbq ribs were take-home-for-leftovers worthy. Which is good, because you definitely pay for your portion. Go during lunch, which I believe ends at 3. Half-price meals, which still totals about $12 a person! 1
+I have been here a handful of times now. Although I am not a fan of their Soft Tofu, everything else seems to be well-prepared. They also have good side dishes. 1
+Food is always good. We have never been disappointed when coming here. It's a little pricey, but the portions are always a good size as well. Especially lunch. Like most reviews the service does lack everytime we are here, but the food makes up for it. 1
+They food is AMAZING but the service is horrible and the place is so dirty. There were bugs crawling everywhere made us loose out appetite. I love me some Popeyes chicken but not when the place is this dirty. I've worked at a Popeyes before so I know how exhausting it can get but c'mon!! 0
+My sister and I always go here as did my father when he was alive. They are always polite and remember our names. I've taken others as well and they enjoyed it!! 1
+Chips, bean dip, and salsa was ok. Green burrito, rice and beans were below average. There was no green chili flavor at all - basically it was a brownish, dull flavor. The meat chunks were tough and not fit to eat. The rice and beans tasted a few days old. Margarita was ok, not much alcohol though. I usually go to Rositas which is right across the street - their green burrito (try it smothered in green sauce and cheese) is 100 x's better than Serranos - in fact every thing is better at Rositas. I will head over to the chandler Serranos and try that next time - hopefully they don't bring their food in from the same place as this one. Honestly I can't believe this place is still in business. Try Rositas instead for some excellent mexican food. 0
+Not this location specifically but the bank itself is crap. \n\nToday was supposed to be my billing date on my credit card. Went into a branch and they asked if I wanted to take all my money out of my checking account. Honestly how dumb can you get? Then the servers just happened to crash. I was told to call the number on the back of my card. I did just that. A few times. \n\nThe first guy did the same thing as when I was in the branch itself. Thought I wanted to take money out of my checking account. Seriously? Okay. Nope. Screw you too. I said I wanted them to take money from my checking account to pay my credit card bill. But that it was whatever now and hung up. I'm not wasting my time dealing with you and your crap when I have more important things to do. \n\nI call again and this guy tells me that to pay the bill over the phone there is a service fee. First thing I did was hang up. \n\nSeriously? A service fee to pay my freaking bill. That I've been trying to take care of for the last hour? Okay that makes no sense. \n\nSo now that I have discovered how truly horribly they are able to take care of their customers I'm really really planning on getting rid of any and all service I will ever have there. \n\nWhat is the point in trying to do what you need to when all they do I say is you have to pay this much more for us to do what you need to be done. Or that the only way we can help you is by making you jump through 200 different hoops. Nope. Screw all of you. I'm done. 0
+Take two shots of penicillin and a tetnus shot after eating/drinking here. And for god's sake stay out of the bathrooms. Don't believe me, check out the expert reviews on Maricopa.gov, restaurant ratings...pretty yuk! 0
+I was here last weekend and I was very disappointed. The staff wasn't very friendly. And someone finally greeted me after I already looked around the whole store. \nI went in to look at their betta selection and I couldn't believe my eyes! All the bettas were in dirty water and there was even a dead one! I attached some pictures of how filthy their water was. It looked like they hadn't cleaned their cups in weeks. I was so upset I had to get outta there. \n\nDONT SELL BETTAS IF YOU ARENT GOING TO PROPERLY TAKE CARE IF THEM. 0
+I've taken 2 of my dogs to Dr Kile and a couple puppies. He has no people skills and neither do a couple of his staff gals. He mis-diagnosed one of my dogs and I paid a ton for his services and medication for a treatment that did nothing. At one point the doctor even argued with me and would never listen to what I had to say. When asking about a treatment for another of my dogs, I was insulted by Dr Kile. I will NEVER bring a single dog back to this place which is sad cause their office is so close to my home. 0
+"I don't get this place. They have multiple buildings and multiple doctors in each building but it is damn near impossible to get an appointment unless you call them 7:30am SHARP! My 6 month old daughter was sick quite often in the first few months of her life and we had to bring her in quite often. I had better chances of getting tickets to a sold out concert than an appointment at this practice. \n\nWhen you do get an appointment, doctors constantly contradict each other and put each others diagnosis down often. I have heard the words, \""""Don't listen to that doctor, I know what I am talking about.\"""" \n\nAs a parent of two small children, that is not all to reassuring. Honestly, I prefer the staff at Conerstone Urgent Care a lot better that this staff. So you might ask, why do we still go? The reason, we've had doctors in the valley ten times worse than these people. They are organized, they are clean and I like how all their computers are networked through all their offices. This place is a lessor of other evils.... I personally think they see waaaay too many patients to have a relationship with the family. When we go, I feel like a number and a price tag to them." 0
+"Stay away! This place is awful. We came home from a camping trip to the A/C being out and not being able to stay in our home, so we came here for a night. The room smelled stale and gross, and was poorly lit. We could not control the temperature in the room and I doubt it cooled off below 85 degrees in there (not much of an improvement to the house!). There were 2 queen beds and we requested a roll-away since we were there with our three children. Knowing that we had 5 people in our party, we were still only provided with 3 towels and 2 washcloths in the room. The d\u00e9cor, the furniture and the paint are all in SEVERE need of an update.\nMy husband and I thought we'd go down to the pool to help cool off. WRONG! the pool area was filthy dirty. There were dirty pool towels laying about, but no clean pool towels available for us to use. The pool had some sort of film over it and the water was filled with all sorts of \""""floaties.\"""" The bottom of the pool was also filthy. We tried to stick our feet in the hot tub instead, but that was also equally filthy. The grounds were poorly kept, the trees and shrubs appear to be dying and no one has swept any of the walkways for what appears to be months. This morning, the \""""free\"""" breakfast was burnt, dried out sausage patties, completely undercooked eggs, and stale potatoes. Went to work this morning hungry, exhausted, and extremely disappointed. Would never stay here again and would not recommend anyone else say here either. Filthy, old, unkempt mess." 0
+A huge thank you to Brian at Firestone! Yesterday evening I came into the shop ten minutes before closing. They put my spare tire on for me and had me setup to get a new tire in the morning. I got there at 7am and by 7:10am this morning I had a new tire and was off to work. Brian was friendly, quick and efficient. Before going to Firestone I had called Discount Tire to only get rudeness and a lot of sighs about them closing in 15 minutes. Thank you Brian for your awesome customer service! I will always choose Firestone over Discount Tire! 1
+Not a big fan of the wait, the run down location or all the birds attacking you for the food. The food was great, but the atmosphere was kind of annoying. 0
+I needed some slings for my JBL speargun. The shop had a decent supply of speargun slings, but not the particular size or brand I needed. The sales guy said he could order them and it would take about a week. So I gave him my contact information and he said he would call me when the slings arrived. Two weeks go by and no call from El Mar Dive Shop. I decided to head over to the shop and check on my order. The same guy who said he would order the slings tells me he forgot to place the order. He asked if I still wanted him to place the order, reluctantly I said ok. Again, he takes down my contact information and tells me he will give me a call when the slings arrive in about a week. Three weeks go by and again no call from El Mar. So again I decide to head over to the shop to check on my order. This time the same guy, I didn't get his name, says the slings arrived. I asked him why I didn't get a phone call, he acted surprised and said somebody should have called. He then lays the slings on the counter, but they are not the size that I ordered. He then tells me that the company they order from, Trident, only makes them in certain sizes and they didn't have my size. So this guy went ahead and ordered the wrong size for me anyway and then tried to sell them to me. I said no thanks and walked out. \n\nI always try to do business with local merchants. These days, with the economy the way it is, one would think that a business, especially a dive shop in the desert, would provide better customer service to earn peoples' repeat business. \n\nForgetting to place my order, failure to call me twice after saying they would, ordering the wrong size merchandise...three (actually four) strikes...YOU'RE OUT, El Mar! 0
+Went T.V shopping here and had a great experience. Lady that helped us was very helpful. Answered all questions we had to help us make the best decision and did not feel pressured at all by her. Ended up with a 60 in flat screen and are very happy with it. Applied for a line of credit with them. Nice options as well to pay your bill with them, online over the phone(is a fee) or directly in any store which is awesome! I'm all about convenience. They do also do deliveries for you or you can take home the same day as well. Rule of thumb: if you can make it fit in your car/truck you can take it the same day or else you will have to do delivery.\n\nWill def be back for more home supplies. Sears to me is more of a home place cannot tell you much about the clothes and all that, but for appliances and such i highly recommend. 1
+Used to like this place now it's sucking more and more each time I go this was my last visit when I ordered country crepes and I got hash and eggs even the coke was flat 0
+These guys are amazing. I've taken my puppy Copper there since we had him. They've vaccinated him, neutered him and now taken care of him with kennel cough. They are extremely welcoming, great customer service, don't over-charge or over-diagnose, very knowledgeable and willing to answer my many questions and always willing to help. I just moved to south Chandler, but am more than happy to drive the distance for the quality service we get here. Highly recommend for any pet! 1
+I'm just following up on my previous review. Through the recommendation of my new Vet, I did opt to have an ultra sound (more detailed and less invasive, procedure than biopsy) performed, and discovered the dog had a sever infection of the prostate. The prostate had enlarged to twice the normal size. The infection was actually located on the outside of the prostate and could have spread and possibly killed the dog. I'm glad I didn't take Dr. Anderson's advice not to perform the biopsy (or similar test). It took immediate surgery and three weeks of antibiotics , but my dog it doing much better. The cost was less than I had expected. I'm glad I didn't waste any more time waiting for Dr. Anderson to return my phone calls and recommend treatment. I feel stupid for even waiting that long, but like many people noted on their reviews they trust Dr. Anderson. I was no different, so I waited. I'm happy with my new vet, but sadly disappointed in my previous one. 0
+Thanks for the reply. I provided direct feedback through the Massage Envy survey six days ago. 0
+Bland, overpriced, and nothing special. The best part about my trip to this olive garden was discovering the italian-style interior architecture of the restaurant. I found the veneer quite entertaining, for the Italian walls were just like the Italian breadsticks, minestrone, and salad: superficially appealing. This place is like Madonna--it's all about the image, baby.\n\ntl;dr: Italian Chilis 0
+Classic all around good everything, food, service and atmosphere. There is little in the way of surprises but they make up for that in consistency. As you can see from the attached picture the five cheese ravioli was very well received. As was the fresh bread sticks and the wonderfully fresh salad with pepperchinis. Top off with one of the many deserts (we were to full as the portions here are generous) and you will not go home wanting. Ps and you can go home with an extra entree and they also serve wine samples, ya! 1
+"Read below the line of this post & you'll see my prior post. I am a regular, or was a regular now!\n\nI never come in on Monday's, I usually come in on Friday or Saturday. This is the first time I ever met Bale. I normally get served by Sarah & Jenn (who are the best & I like dearly). \n\nThis night, Sarah served my first beer. When Sarah went on break my beer was empty and I set my glass on the edge of the bar so the bartender knows I am ready for another. Keep in mind, I am by myself at the end of the bar. I see her look at my glass and walk away at least two times to serve others at the other end of the bar. The third time I wave her down and she doesn't even give me a \""""I'm sorry I will be right with you\"""" (recognition of some sort). So I do something I never done before and that is poor my own beer. Now, I got her attention! After explaining to her why I did what I did (the fact that she was deliberately ignoring me), Sarah comes back from her break, and I explain what happened. Sarah knows me and was very nice about her reasons of having to kick me out. It is illegal to pour your own beer, now I admit, I was not thinking about that at the time, yet I am glad that happened just to prove a point. It took me doing something like that to get Bale's attention, what does that say about a person like that.\n\nIn conclusion, I was told I can come back another night, but because of my action Sarah had to ask me to leave, I want to note that Sarah has always given me great service. However, because of one person, Bale, I will not be coming back to this bar. I have more class than that, to let someone treat me like I am nothing, when I am a consistent customer. The sad thing about Bale, it is people like her that leave me hopeless in seeing this local economy thrive again. I moved back to this neighborhood to support this area, yet people like her have made me decide to move back close to my job in downtown Phoenix Everyone has to understand, I grew up in this area. If you're a native like me, you'll understand, if not, you probably will not care. The bottom line is thanks to the internet consumers like me have a voice. Bale has got to go!\n\n\n\n\n\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nLove this place.\n\nGreat dive bar, the bar tenders are really nice, they have the tall boy beers I like & mini pitchers for a good price. \n\nI was impressed how much a crowd this place can draw in." 0
+We came here around 7:15p tonih we walked in and read the sign that said to seat yourself and we did. The man behind the to go order counter area clearly saw us walk in... we waited, and waited. For about ten minutes we waited for something... anything, we got nothing... completely ignored. We left, I wonder if the people who went in as we were leaving got the same treatment? 0
+Food here is great, had the chicken schwarma with salad and rice. My partner had the same with hummus, I heavily endorse eating here. I'm coming back that's for sure. Also they have lovely baklava. 1
+Before I comment on why I'm only giving two stars, I'd like to say that pedicures here are more like 3.5 stars. They can make some fun and crazy designs!\n\nHowever, I got a set of gel nails here and I will likely never make that mistake again.They left fuzzies from the cotton balls on my nails and just painted over it, leaving the nails lumpy. They didn't really smooth anything out, so there were little bubbles and bumps in almost every nail. (This completely irritated me the entire time I had the nails on!) One nail came completely off in less than a week!\n\nNeedless to say, I would have given them one star for the nails alone, but they did do a pretty good job on my pedicure. Time to find a new nail place for me! 0
+Great beef fried rice at a good price. 1
+I will not be giving my business to this Men's Wearhouse ever again. I don't really like leaving negative posts, but I feel the need to inform everybody about the poor service at this location. All of my groomsmen and I rented tuxedos from this location. The price for our rentals were considerably higher than other stores , but I was okay with that. I assumed the higher price was paying for the protection and service of a company like Men's Wearhouse. I was wrong.\n\nWhen one of my groomsmen went to try on his tuxedo there was a used tissue in the pants pocket. The pants were replaced on the spot. I understand that mistakes happen, but we were assured every tuxedo was cleaned prior to rental. Clearly, if this tuxedo had been cleaned there would not be gross Kleenex in the pocket. Problem #1\n\nOn the day of the wedding, in the middle of picture taking, the same groomsmen had his top button of his jacket pop off. Anyone who has worn a 2-button jack knows the top button is the most important. You can't button your jacket properly without it! Needless to say, we had to scramble to get the button attached with a safety pin while the photographer was waiting. Problem #2\n\nI try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt. If the used kleenex and the button were the only issues I honestly would not have written this post. Unfortunately, the worst part of this whole experience has been the attitude and poor service of the Men's Wearhouse management once the tuxedos were returned. I notified Men's Wearhouse of the situation - I expected them to be apologetic and offer some sort of a refund. Instead, I was told that I would be receiving a call from a manager. The call never came. I called back a week later and was told that there was no manager in the building. During my call a few days later I was told the manager was with a client and I would be called back later in the day. The third time I called I was told the manager did not arrive until 6pm and I would received a call right away. My wedding was a month ago and I have still not received a call back from Men's Wearhouse. Problem #3\n\nOnce I realized I was getting nowhere with the Tempe Marketplace location I called the corporate customer relations dept. I still haven't accomplished much, but this department has been much more helpful in dealing with the terrible management at this location.\n\nI gave this rating 2 stars because all of the other tuxedos were very nice. Unfortunately, once Men's Wearhouse had our money the customer service has been some of the worst I have ever dealt with. I had my groomsmen pay a little more for their tuxes so that we could have the backing of a huge company like Men's Wearhouse on such an important day. I am very surprised at the poor service and I will never be going back to the Men's Wearhouse at Tempe Marketplace. 0
+"NEVER GO HERE! THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!!!! I wish I could give this place 0 stars!! We went in at 5:50 pm (mind you they close at 6pm), and as we were pulling in the employee put a closed sign on, and locked the doors! I went up to the door and knocked, and the employee yelled \""""WE'RE CLOSED!\"""" I told her it wasn't even 6 o'clock but she didn't care and ignored us!! It turned out she was the manager Sammy. WHAT HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! STAY AWAY!!!" 0
+Place was kind of hard to find but the covered parking is a bonus. I have insurance so I am not eligible for the advertised specials, but I still feel I got an ok deal. I understand I need Polycarbonate lenses due to not wanting Coke bottle thick lenses, but I don't like the feeling that I am being upsold so much.\n\nThe staff was friendly and put out a mellow vibe, from reception all the way back to the doctor. Exam went well and I had plenty of time to pick out a frame afterwards. \n\nI feel this store needs to move or needs a remodel. I stopped in at their store down in Queen Creek with a friend and that store looked clean and had lots of natural lighting.\n\nAll in all a good experience and a good pair of glasses. 1
+First visit here. We bought a few different items. I was very impressed with their spelt and 9-grain breads. Very good. One of the better bakeries I've discovered so far. 1
+Great guys, very honest I never felt pressured when it came to the recommended service on my truck. They also offer a 2 year 24k mile warranty on their work. 1
+We bought a home and shortly thereafter found there was a fairly significant scorpion problem. We had an exterminator out SEVERAL times with little relief. We went to Bug & Weed Mart, got a free consultation at the store and purchased the recommended products. WOW! What a difference. Our scorpion problem is almost completely eradicated. We have nothing up on the house. We only found one on the edge of the property where it wasn't treated. We're very happy. There has been no critters inside the house since we started spraying on our own with the products. We thought it would be time consuming to do it ourselves, but it hardly takes any time at all. Bug & Weed Mart helped us to enjoy our home without worry. Thank You!!! 1
+Back in 1994, my dad and his friend took me and my sisters to Nielsen's to try frozen custard for the first time. From what I remember, it's more rich, much creamier than ice cream or frozen yogurt. Since then, I've never been able to find anything that comes close to that creamy, custard-y frozen goodness. Apparently it's not that common here on the west coast.\n\nLast I went back, because I had to have that smooth chocolate cone once more. There was a wait, which wasn't uncommon, being summertime in the AridZone. There wasn't a nice little old lady helping us; instead there were teenagers running about behind the counter. The entire place, small as it was, felt kinda...sticky, I suppose. The napkin counter was gross from melted messes and grinder condiments. I tried to hide my slowly-growing disappointment until I could taste the frozen custard I once knew long ago. Unfortunately, the custard itself was just not the same.\n\nIt tasted like plain ol' chocolate ice cream. There wasn't anything custard-like about it. :(\n\n**Upon searching for reviews on the Net, I found that the Neiesens had sold the shop to a different owner, which would explain the downfall of my favorite dessert spot. However, they've recently gained ownership once again, this of course after my unfortunate visit last year, but I have high hopes! Although I have few reasons to ever find myself in Arizona again, at least I know there's one thing to look forward to if it happens. 0
+I use to love their concert but tonight it was nothing but soup with large globs of what should have been 'mix ins'. At over $5 a container it was very disappointing. 0
+Ive only been to this place a handful of times, and I think tonight will be my last. The first few times we ate there I thought it was pretty good, but more recently I cant say the same. The food is fairly tasteless, the beans taste like they are out of a Rosarita can, and the rice could pass for TV dinner. Im not sure if this place is going down hill or what, but it was a little pricey for what we got. We ordered a chicken quesadilla, a shredded beef chimichanga that came with beans and rice and a small soda, it came to $22 and some change. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Call me cheap but I can think of many other places where I could spend that $22 that wouldnt leave me walking away feeling like I overpaid for not so great food. \n\nI will say the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I wish for that reason I could give a better review but the food just doesnt quite cut it. 0
+Little hole in the wall buffet. Very inexpensive for great food. The pollos magnifico was awesome and the owner offered me a taco which he brought right to me. The only drawback was no beer but I was there midday during the week do I wouldn't have wanted one anyway. I think they have a drivethrough as well 1
+Wow this is a really nice place. I've never visited this cinema before, but I was surprised. The restrooms are clean and modern, the theatre is a great size and they have a great selection at the snack bar. I will go back to this theatre for sure. 1
+"This place is close to my house so I love it. I also like the convenience of having a decent selection restaurants right in the same parking lot. Great place if you want to take the family to dinner and a movie. Inside the place is clean and they have plenty of people at the window and also a few automated ticket kiosks which are nice. The seating is nice and the sound quality is great. They have a larger theater for the \""""hot\"""" movies and it works great if you want to see something in 3D." 1
+Definitely not happy with AMC THEATER PRICES! Paying $10 fora Senior price on Sat. afternoon after 4 pm is OUTRAGEOUS. We're using a gift card my husband rec'dc for his, Birthday, otherwise I wouldn't be coming here. 0
+Yea I come here often but don't ask for help they make you feel bad for asking like you are stopping them from heart surgery. 0
+totally terrible service. i've been to other buca locations in the bay area and i think i'll stick to that.\n\ni recommend getting the chicken marsala though. it's really good 0
+"This is an UPDATE on January 21, 2011, to my earlier reveiw that follows below.\n\nAfter the terrible experience we had on Thanksgiving, I wrote the Buca de Beppo corporate headquarters and sent them a copy of this review.\n\nI was frankly surprised to receive a personal reply from the company's Regional Director.\n\nIn addition to apologizing for the bad experience, she refunded the money we paid for our Thanksgiving dinner and sent us a gift card asking that we give them a second chance.\n\nWhile there was no excuse for the issues we encountered last Thanksgiving at the Mesa location, the parent company clearly cares about their customers so if you have a problem, WRITE THE COMPANY and you might be pleasantly surprised.\n\nAs for our return visit, took my dad there for his birthday and we had an OK time... not as good as I remember, but still enjoyable.\n***************************************************************************\nReview for 11/25/10\n\n2 or 3 years ago, we'd have rated Buca a good solid 3-4 stars for value, but my oh my how low they have fallen.\n\nI don't often rant about a restaurant unless I feel completely taken advantage of. That said, here I go.\n\nOrdered the Turkey Feast for Thanksgiving because in the past Buca always represented a good value. \n\nHA WHAT A JOKE! Their use of the word Feast borders on deceptive advertising. \n\nA \""""Feast\"""" as defined by Webster:\n\na : an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment : banquet \nb (1) : something that gives unusual or abundant enjoyment\n\nThey should be calling it a Turkey appetizer, but before I expound further, I want to explain that my wife and I usually share an entree, so you'll know neither of us is a big eater. We went to Buca because we expected to have lots of leftovers over the weekend. NOT\n\nBuca claims it can feed 3 but I could have eaten the six (6) MINISCULE, REHEATED, COOL slices of white meat and 4 tablespoons of dressing by myself. What a RIP-OFF for $24.95!!\n\nThe extra side of salad was missing the usual pepperocini (only contained 1) so we had to request some on the side.\n\nThe baked Rigatoni pasta was DRY, DRY, STICK IN YOUR THROAT DRY and we had to request extra suace.\n\nAnd let's not forget the bread... whoever currently orders this for Buca doesn't know the meaning of Italian bread. What they served wasn't much more firm than Wonder bread and certainly a far cry from REAL, Crusty, Coarse Italian bread like you find at Brio, Maggianos or any other restaurant with Italian roots. You can find better Italian bread at COSTCO than at this place... in fact, they'd make a huge improvement in the authenticity of the meal by getting their bread from COSTCO instead of the bakery they are using.\n\nAnd yes, we could have sent all the food back, but we decided to be Thankful for our ability to go out and enjoy a beautiful day, as well as not cause a scene in the restaurant and spoil anyone else's enjoyment of the holiday. Our response instead will be to never visit one of their restaurants again.\n\nPLEASE do yourself and your family a favor by avoiding Buca de Beppo at all costs. This company should be out of business so something better could fill the space.\n\nGo to your local Italian restaurant, run by a local family, rather than this corporate theme restaurant that has forgotten the quality and value that made them famous in the beginning.\n\nIf we could rate ZERO stars we'd have done so." 0
+Wow! I guess I'm not the only one that will never go back. First off We stopped going about a year ago only because money got tight. This used to be my favorite place. Its always been expensive but you used to get what you paid for. The meals stayed extreamly expensive but the portion sizes got a lot smaller. The spaghetti sauce was tasteless The garlic bread used to come in a pizza pie pan and was covered with butter and garlic. It was delectable. Now, $8 gets you a small dry pieces of crap. I could have made this at home for about .99 cents. The waiter and management were very un-accommodating when it came to a $10 gift card that wasn't actually good in another 2 hours. Come on give us a break. No chocolate milk for the kids. Pepsi products BIG MISTAKE! And the final straw,, The icecream desert clearly said 6 scoops of ice cream on the menu. I counted 2. \n\nSorry Buca, Never Again! 0
+We went out to Bucca on Monday night. While the food was decent the service was horrible. \n\nFirst we started out with a male server that seemed to find waiting on us as a burden. Then a female server took over who had no idea about service. OUr drinks sat empty, nobody asked us how the food was and the check literally took over 10 minutes to arrive- even after asking for it. \n\nI'm not sure I'd ever go back. 0
+I went here for a 'nice' steak dinner. however, i think 'nice' is actually 'bleh'.\n\nAll I wanted was a big, fat hunk of delicious meat and some healthy vegetables. Apparently they have vegetables but I wouldn't call them healthy. They have green beans, and I'm sure they are delicious with all the butter and bacon they are cooked in but I am 100% sticking to my New Years resolution. I asked instead if I could have fresh green beans cooked by themselves. My waitress said NO.\n\nNO?! you mean you don't have fresh vegetables?\n\nEverything they have is already premade and nothing is fresh. GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nThe steak was bland and I pretty much used an entire mound of salt for flavor. It ended up being like $20 bucks after tip. Totally ridiculous. \n\nI don't understand restaurants that don't use fresh vegetables and nothing can be cooked to order. that totally grosses me out. I will not be back. If I was by myself I would have left when I found out nothing was fresh, but I was with people and didn't want to insult them because one of them chose this place? 0
+One of my favorite meals is a good steak and a potato, and I must say, I have never been disappointed coming to the Texas Roadhouse. I love the peanuts at the table. I start eating some of those right away. Iced tea is good and they keep it filled up for me. I've never had a bad waitress here. They wear really skippy short shorts here, which doesn't bother me, just an observation. I imagine that for the guys to get the good tips? The rolls are pretty good, but I wait till the end to eat one due to the honey butter that comes with it. I don't like my sweet at the beginning, only at the end. :) I order my steak medium, and it came out flavorful and juicy. I eat the whole potato, skin and all, its so good. I have met the creepy balloon guy. He's just an old man trying to make a living, cut the guy a break. I just politely said no, I would not like a balloon and he went away. Pricewise, under $20 for lunch, which for a steak restaurant, not a bad deal. If you want that nice feeling of fullness after eating a good meal, I highly recommend this restaurant. 1
+Had lunch here today with Robyn N. Jeromy H. and Rand H, Well for starters almost everything at the buffet was room temp. The food was not bad but would have been better hot.The soft serve ice cream was a real watery type. Any way dont waste your time here there is better across the street. 0
+I enjoyed going to this place with my daughter. Good atmosphere and the staff was friendly. Pick a piece off the shelf, sit down, listen to some good pointers and then paint away. Set aside a couple of hours if you are doing something detailed as you want to get three good coats of color. 1
+This place disappoints. One time I came in and they stuffed my bagel and lox with so many capers that it inedible, I had to flick them all off. The last time I came in (and I do mean last) there were a group of teens working... well not actually working but standing around talking and playing tricks on each other. When they finished making my bagel they just let it sit there and didn't bother calling my name. I had to interrupt them and ask them if I could have my bagel. It's disappointing because I use to come in this place often and the service was quick and friendly but they must be under new management now. 0
+This store SUCKS! DO NOT GO HERE!\n\nIn the last month, we have walked in, and immediately walked out as the NEVER have bagels. There were 4 kinds there today, if that. I actually had to ask if they made bagels there. The customer service sucks even more than the selection. I have almost jumped over the counter on a few occasions.\n\nWe keep going there like idiots, and end up having to go to a different EB on Val Vista. That one is GREAT!\n\nWhen we went into the Val Vista one today, we talked about how horrible the other store is, and almost every employee has said that they hear about how bad the Gilbert store is all the time. Then, another customer overheard us and she said she lives right next to the Gilbert store and still has to drive to Val Vista one because of how bad this one is. She mentioned that she even complained to a Regional Manager. so she was nice enough to give me his info.\n\nBOTTOM LINE. If you like Einstein's Bagels, DO NOT GO TO THIS STORE. They say they make bagels, but they don't. The employees are rude, inconsiderate and could care less what you think.\n\nDO NOT GO HERE! 0
+If you want to have a bagel don't go here. We routinely drive past this store to one several miles further away because this store runs out of pretty much everything early and doesn't seem to care at all. If you just want a quiet place to study or read it's probably good enough. 0
+I had been going to them for years, but stopped a few years back feeling they lacked the attention to detail they once had. This feeling was confirmed recently when issues started presenting themselves. I've discovered incorrect parts (wrong size fuel filter, etc.) were installed...and the freeze plug they left in my engine! A few years back I had them replace some freeze plugs that were leaking. Well, they didn't tell me one popped into my engine and they did not try to retrieve it! A month ago the plug worked its way into my pump. Engine smoked, seized, and shredded my s-belt. Luckily it happened on a side street where I could immediately pull over, turn off the car, and have AAA tow to their shop. AAA discovered the issue, pulled the mangled plug out of my pump. Repair job costing me a few hundred dollars. I say lucky, because it could have been far worse, like the car is on the highway moving to another state and/or I completely lose the engine. I would be leery of their work. Especially with a safety concern. The attention to detail they once had, is and has been gone for some time now. Your better off doing the work yourself or taking it to AAA. The local AAA shop on E. Valley Auto Drive has been great these past few years, saved my car, talk the issue out with me, show me the parts they removed, etc.. They are worth every penny! 0
+"Aah, Old Country Buffet, one of the first buffets I ever went to growing up. As a matter of fact, this and the Superstition Springs one were the two I went to.\n\nAbout maybe 11 years ago, we went to the S. Springs location. We went there probably once a month and enjoyed it each time. Until one day, we noticed the rotisserie chicken wasn't cooked all the way. All my mom did was ask the waiter to tell the cook that the chicken wasn't cooked all the way. Then they got the manager and he scolded us saying \""""Well, you guys are just trying to get a free meal\"""" After a little big of an argument (mellow on my mom's side) we left. Last time I ever been to one.. until a couple weeks ago.\n\nAnyways, enough about the past. Went here for a lunch one day, just, you know, see if it changed at all. Walked in the door and totally remember the winding entrance (be quiet, it's nostalgia for me). Were greeted and seated right away. I remember the big drink station in the middle. There were a lot of tables of course, then I looked at the buffet. \""""Wheres all the food?\"""" I know it was lunch time, but the buffet was way small. I've been to dozens of buffet's since this place and this place is childs play compared to others. \n\nThe quality of the food is pretty much the same since I last remembered, maybe a slight less. Probably won't come here again though, there's other buffet's out there" 0
+Very dirty!!!!\n\nAs soon as you walk in to this place you are hit with a terrible smell. You can tell that it is older so there is only so much that can be done. The laser tag itself was pretty decent but everything else wasnt great. The arcade is small and the food is terrible. Bathrooms were clean enough for me to use but all around not an impressive place. 0
+Fun, but for a family of 4 to go two times, it's $78, way too expensive to come back!! 0
+Rachel Ray says if you see a restaurant with a line, it's a good sign the food is good. Restaurants know this too and I think often they create a false perception by making people wait. When a customer walks in, sees a full lobby, and is given a short wait the expectations are increased. When I arrived I noticed the parking lot was not that full. Multiple parking places up front and on each side. I walked in to see 5 people waiting; I gave my name (table for 1) and was told maybe 3 minutes. A couple of other people came in behind me and were added to the list. As I looked around between the row of tables on the right side of the restaurant, the main dining section, and the area on the left there were 8 empty tables I could see, plus half of the bar was empty. So what's with the wait? My 3 minutes turned into closer to 10. \n\nThe hostess sat me at a table and said the server would be right with me. A few minutes later and he wasn't there yet, so she came back and took my drink order. She returned (still no server) and she asked if I was ready to order. I asked about the soup and she had to check (which is fine since she isn't a server and doesn't need to know what the soup of the day is currently). I ordered the soup and a salad - which normally would be the $6.99 lunch special, but only until 3pm. Finally the server showed up with the soup and he said he thought the salad was almost finished. It's a salad - the smallest one of the menu and shouldn't take that long. The soup and salad are also on the 13 minute lunch menu so it should be quick. He returned one other time with a refill on the drink\n\nI finished the soup and salad, yet the server was not around. The empty plates and drink cups sat there for nearly 10 minutes. He when he came back I asked for the check and it was another wait. All in all it was an hour dining experience for a cup of soup and a small salad. As I left, the lobby was full with people waiting for a table - but once again there were several open tables. \n\nIt wasn't that busy, especially for a Saturday night, yet the lobby was full when there were plenty of seats available and the server was very slow. The one redeeming factor was that it wasn't karaoke night. That usually is a horrible experience. 0
+Place works very slow the severs keep playing around and when I got my spinach artichoke dip there was noodles on the inside of it. 0
+I had the teriyaki chicken, which was pretty good and very flavorful. The cashier, who seemed to be the owners son, was rude and could not crack a smile or thank me for my business. He loudly spouted off his views on gun control, which I think as an associate was inappropriate. He also got into a verbal disagreement with the customer ahead of me due to the fact that the associate would not get off the phone with his father to assist the paying customer. He yelled at the customer and was extremely disrespectful. I didn't appreciate the way I was treated, and I can certainly find a chicken teriyaki elsewhere. 0
+Great sushi. I've been coming here for the past 5 years. Their service can be a little slow at times, especially weekend nights. However the rolls & sushimi are top notch. 1
+Love this place! I try to come here as often as I can. Great sushi and great service. Definitely recommend! 1
+"Yum. Baja fresh is the place to go if you want something a step up from Chipotle in variety and warmth as far as the food goes. \nIt's not finger licking if I don't have this I\""""m gonna die good, but the food is made fresh, and the customer service is always excellent\nHighlight: the plethora of salsa choices as well as fresh cut limes for your meal & if you so choose your coke like beverage. :)" 1
+I like Trader Joe's, just not a big fan of this location. It's an extremely small store and someone always seems to be crawling up your arse. They got a weird parking lot too. I drive a few more miles and go to the Traders located on McKlintock & Gaudalupe. 0
+One of my favorite places to shop at! Their food is amazing and a lot of their stuff you can't find at your local grocery store. They have quality flower bouquets that are cheap. I love how they have little shopping carts so that your children won't be bored and can help you out. I obviously know that if I go on a weekend it will be busier than going on a weekday. It shouldn't be such a surprise since its like that everywhere else you go. 1
+Was here recently and service was terrible plus food was not as tasty as it has been at other Macaroni Grills I have been to. Our waitress disappeared for a good 20 minutes before she even brought us water.Took forever to get our food and it was mediocre. I was really surprised because I have eaten at several Macaroni Grills in valley, Tucson and in other states. 0
+I went here the other night and it was a fairly not awesome experience. We got there early, and there were only a few people working there. This resulted in us waiting quite a bit to be seated and to get service. We both got the make your own pasta and I got a side caesar salad. I had to wait with my salad for a long time because I didn't have a fork....pretty weird. I felt like I was in coming to America or something. The food was completely bland. I had a mix of arrabiata sauce and garlic...two strong flavors....yet it had no flavor. I just wish I remembered how much this place is not good before I decide to go there again. 0
+Service was bad and food was subpar. 0
+Horrible place! Do not take your pet to Dr Archuleta. I took my boxer here to be neutered and within 2 days his testicles started swelling. My husband took him back in and the vet blamed us. Said he was to active. He was gated in a 4ft by 5ft area. This is a full grown boxer. Noway was he too active! They gave an anti inflammatory but no antibiotic. Oh and if course they charged us for it! They next day they were even worse so we took him to our regular vet to find out he had an internal infection due to how rough and unsanitary Dr Archuleta was. In turn my poor baby had to have drain tubes put in to get rid of the infection. They might be low cost but in the long run it cost us 4 times what it should have and my baby shouldn't have had to go thru this! Supposedly they are suppose to care about animals but all they care about is their bottom line! If they did care they wouldn't be so rough and hurt them!! I did go back and let them know what my own vet had determined and Dr Archuleta wouldn't even come out to talk to me. The girl at the desk was as far as I got and she could of cared less. She was so rude! I will NEVER refer anyone to them. Not after they almost killed my baby! 0
+Had take out from this location. They forgot several items and skimped on food. I purchased about $70.00 worth of food and even I called to inform the manager what happened he said he would fix it and compensate me... I got a $10.00 voucher in the mail about two Weeks later... Just a few dollars shy and a couple days to late... 0
+Chilis has really stepped up their service and quality of food. Our experience today was awesome. We are regulars so the change is service is noticeable. We will be back for sure. 1
+"Just back from the worst lunch experience I have ever had. My husband has a \""""NO CHILIS\"""" policy and I need to follow that. \n\nArrived and were seated immediately by being asked to take a booth in the bar area. Plenty of available tables but none the less, was asked to sit there. We were greeted by a nice enough server and she explained the new MiniPad system. We immediately ordered strawberry lemonade and iced tea. (2 of us)\n\nWhen the drinks arrived, we ordered from the menu. My lunch partner had the steak fajitas and I thought to try something new on the menu, Chipotle Shrimp Bowl The photo looked wonderful.\n\n40 minutes later... yes, FORTY MINUTES LATER...and after seven other tables seated AFTER US by at least 10 minutes were served, our food arrived. I was famished. \n\nFirst bite of my bowl was a piece of chipotle shrimp and lettuce and the food was COLD. Odd, I thought this was grilled shrimp. So, I bit into another one and yep, cold. So I broke open one and it was raw. Yep. Raw shrimp.\n\nI called the manager over who seemed amazed the food was cold and didn't really respond that it took 40 minutes to arrive and offered me a bowl of soup. (its 110 degrees outside today.)\n\nNo thank you. Just the check please. After 10 minutes, we received a to go order we placed 30 minutes prior and now the server had a huge attitude with us. I guess being angry at waiting so long and getting raw shrimp served to us is no reason to be upset in her world.\n\nI left a 1.00 tip and we left. \n\nI will not go back here and I urge anybody reading this... find someplace else to go." 0
+I have been saving money to get married recently, but we got a gift card for OTB, Chilis, Macaroni Grill or someother place I haven't heard of (Italian). We always go to Chili's so we decided to go here. I have been to other locations twice before and each experience was okay. The chips were okay and the salsa was great. It seemed fresh. We got good service and the fiancee ordered a margarita which was tasty. I just didn't enjoy the food as much as I do at a more authentic Mexican resaurant. I ordered a chicken chimichanga and rice and beans and the refried beans have not been my favorite and nothing about the experience was bad there, but I just have no desire to go back any time soon. The service was good, but this place was sort of blah. If I lived back in Pennsylvania, it would be okay Mexican food, but out here in AZ it is nothing to go crazy for. 0
+Ok, so I recieved a free car wash from my Car Dealership to this place. I admit, this was my first experience with Full Circle Auto Wash. I guess they have several valley wide locations, and they are a full service auto salon. \n\nI rolled up on a Sunday afternoon, expecting a ton of people. Um, there wasnt. I was a little surprised. Its a Sunday afternoon, the weather is nice, and Im like the only one there. Ok, so I roll up and it takes the guy a minute to come over to my car. The first guy greets me and asks if I want the stone cracks in my windshield fixed. No thanks! \n\nThen, the order guy comes to my window, and asks what I want done. I said that Ive never been here before and only want what the coupon says, which is a free basic wash. I also mentioned that since I havent washed my car in a while, I have some dirt and breakdust buildup on my wheels, and if they could just make sure to get it all off for me, that would be great. He told me that they just do basic stuff to the wheels, and if I want to pay an extra $3, they can shine my wheels for me. I told him I didnt want my wheels shined, I just wanted to make sure that they were clean! \n\nI find that this place is comparable to a Dannys, but they do not have as many valley wide locations as Dannys does. \nThe car itself came out clean, and the tires looked fine. I was happy with the service, and the car came out lookin good! I will be back! 1
+"They wanted to charge me additional because my vehicle was \""""over sized\"""". A Scion is over-sized? Give me a break. The fella was so rude. I was the only one there - I guess they really need to make the extra $1. I'll be finding a new place for oil changes and car washes ..... for all four of our vehicles!" 0
+Not impressed, windows were smudged, water spots on both sides doors, windows, and top of my toyota. Way over priced for the quality. I went back next day to have the car touched up, no such luck. This business just lost my business. I even gave the employee 5 dollars when he finished my car later realized that they did a half aas job. 0
+Good food and atmosphere. Unfortunately, we felt ignored by the staff. We had to flag down servers for drinks and condiments. The manager spent most the time we were there chatting with friends at the bar and watching the game. This was not our first visit but it was our last. 0
+Came in just to see Jen V. Food is fantasric. Ambiance is upscale but environment is still family friendly. 1
+Love it! I work near Giant and it's great to go for lunch. Ask for santa fe chili's to go with your burgers. Chocolate shake is good too and the employees are totally friendly. :) 1
+"I liked this place... because it's a local owned place with delicious greasy food. This place was written up in the East Valley Trib in one of their \""""5 to try\"""" pieces, which is where I first heard about it. But, I actually think it's funnier that I have been in \""""Hall of Fame\"""", a store located direclty next door several times and never given Giant Hamburgers a second glance. \n\nYou walk into this place, past a grouping of tables and booths (only about 15 tables in the entire place) to the cash register where you order your meal. We each got a burger and fries and they were both great, a real gut-bomb, but sometimes you're in the mood for something that fits just that description. We sat and ate, and they came to bus our table for us. \n\nOn the way out, we noticed the \""""Yelp\"""" sticker on the door. Bonus points." 1
+So, here's the deal... and I kind of feel bad for only two stars...\nWe went here for breakfast. And the breakfast was okay. It was... well... average. I'm no cook- I'm a career girl. But my breakfasts made at home KILL over what we got. I was expecting breakfasty fireworks and culinary glory after a week of dieting and restraint. It was a rare Sunday morning alone with my husband... no kids for a few glorious hours... and we decided to monumentally Have Breakfast. \nI, of course, consulted my fellow Yelpers, who are generally the smartest, best, and brightest in the world... and having been to Giant Hamburgers for,well, a Giant Hamburger,years previously (which was FREAKING AMAZING) I thought that I could not go wrong in suggesting this place to my husband. Many Yelpers highly recommended G.H. for breakfast so HOW could we go wrong? And off we went.\nBetween the two of us, we were able to sample a fair range of food.\nOkay, so the toast was just cheap bread (think 2 loaves for $1 at a bread outlet... it shreds apart when you look at it sideways) the eggs were very plain and bland... bacon was okayyyyy (and I love bacon with an unholy passion so it's rare that bacon doesn't blow my skirt up) but just cheap, thin cuts, not particularly underdone but not the usual glory that bacon is. I will say that I did somewhat enjoy the biscuits and gravy, but I would swear to you on any religious book that the biscuits were pre-packaged generic, not fresh/hand-made. \nThe staff there is truly nice, and I like the personal service. Saying hello. Eye contact. Genuine niceness. This was consistent with my experience there a few years back, and it hasn't changed. This kind of services is worth BUCKETS of cred in my book.\nWhat I *SEVERELY DISLIKED* was being the only english-speaking people in the restaurant for the last 15 minutes of our stay. At one point, all the staff were speaking spanish, and after one older couple left, all of the diners were speaking spanish, and it was as though we had been transported to someplace nestled deep inside the manky heart of Guadalupe. But without great food. It was uncomfortable enough that we finished up, left some food behind, and bailed a little quicker than we probably would have. \nSo, although I am a big fan of the Giant Hamburgers at Giant Hamburger... I just didn't feel all the breakfasty love that other reviewers did. 0
+"I love this kind of place. \nUnassuming, local greasy spoon-style diner. The staff was as friendly as could be. It was a Sunday, people were chatting. We ordered at the counter, got out glasses filled up with soda and took a seat.\nThe wait was longer than most fast foodies are used to, but to me, it was expected and welcome, fresh diner food made to order takes a tad longer than a microwave.\nThe Bride and I both had a Giant cheeseburger w fries. Granddaughter has hot dog and grandsaon a burger. (the kids being 5 and 12 were the ones who were used to fast food times) \nWhen brought to the table, the burger as shown in yelpers photo's... nothing magical, and certainly by todays indulgent standards FAR from \""""giant\"""" but a solid diner burger.\nFresh fries, nice hot, and crispy.\nHot dog, was a standard hot dog on a fresh bun.\n\nSo hey buddy... whats up with two stars?\nThe burger was as dry as could be! I couldn't understand it, fresh meat, not sitting out under a lamp to become shoe leather... (I've seen some sins done to meat in diners let me tell ya!)\n\nThen I saw that when cooking the patty, the cook puts one of those bacon weights on it and leaves it there. I could see the fat being squeezed out of it. \nLike greasy tears.\n\nPerhaps the breakfast is good, I don't know, seems like the sort of place it would be OK. But I just cant give more than two stars,,, \nI wanted to like it more, but frankly, a dry patty is a deal breaker to me." 0
+My wife and myself went to Giant Hamburgers. This place is very simple, but the hamburgers are good. My wife liked the hamburger she ordered. Be careful though in this place, as most stuff here is calorie laden. Be aware. 1
+I had not heard of this place until my sister brought it up. We were planning a place for my birthday that my nephews and I both could enjoy and this was the perfect fit. An adult Chuck E Cheese. \n\nThe pizza was that of an adult entertain place as it wasn't the best however it wasn't horrible either. You go there for the Organ and thankful you have some adults options for drinks and food. \n\nWe all enjoyed looking at all the all the stuff going on around you and the kids liked they could be kids. \n\nWould I go back? Yes, I would as it is a one of a kind. As for being hungry for a good pizza, well, you're in the valley; good pizza is hard to find period! 1
+Five star for the experience and the amazing organ player who apparently knows every song in the world by memory! Pizza is better than a Peter Piperish place, but that's definitely not why you go. The organ is amazing and the kids love it. The history of it is pretty cool too! 1
+Well we finally tried this Arizona landmark. Everything that you've heard is true. Food is mediocre, organ and room is entertaining. The building is all pipes! It resembles an Octoberfest Brewhaus, with a balcony, and long tables with seating in the round. You pay cash for your food and wait to see your number on a board. You then go pick it up and walk it upstairs. Not ideal but ok. \n\nFood was blah. Organist and atmosphere was something we haven't seen before. \n\nEvery one at the table said, so we got this place outta the way. Meaning we've all been trying to experience it. We have. Now we can move on. It's hard to say if I'll go back. 1
+Organ Stop Pizza is a childhood favorite of mine. We visited this location as well as the downtown Phoenix location before it for years. Now that I live in the far west valley, it's been, easily 10 years since I last visited OSP. We happened to be in the neighborhood for a Convention so we brought a large group of friends to experience OSP themselves.\n\nFirst things first, this place is visited by a lot of retirees. And by a lot I'd say that we were the youngest group there by at least 50 years...and the glares to the kids in our group did not go unnoticed. But our kids are all very well behaved despite the daggered looks from those who forget what it's like to have children. \n\nSpeaking of children, OSP is not very kid-friendly when it comes to certain areas that we apparently take for granted. There are no cups with lids on them at all. We were informed that they need to have a special 'license' for that from Pepsi. This is news to me as I've worked with Pepsi for years and know of no special license. The excuse was that they were afraid that people would take the kid cups, put alcoholic beverages in them and walk out of the restaurant. um...WHAT? Additionally, if you have a child who requires his pizza cut up into smaller pieces, good luck trying to find a knife there. There was 1 and I mean o-n-e (1) butter knife in the whole restaurant that we practically had to sign over our first born child in order to use. I'm pretty sure that the retirees aren't looking to shank each other in the parking lot so to have to play verbal judo with the staff to use a standard utensil was really ridiculous.\n\nThe restaurant is now cash-only. This means no debit or credit cards are taken but they conveniently have an ATM machine located in the lobby to not only dispense cash but charge a hefty $3 fee to use. If you want to have a refill on your drink, there is a charge for that too. Buying drinks by the pitcher is fine but it's soda...seriously? The pizza is alright, the salad bar is 1 trip only and is sparse at best. \n\nThe single saving grace of it all is the Organ. The piece de resistance. This is a good thing and a bad thing because given all that I've described, its simply not enough for me to drive an hour out of my way for an otherwise aggravating time between musical sets. While you're there, it makes those aggravating occurrences not quite so bad though because it's such a unique, memorable, interesting experience. I loved OSP as a child and enjoyed so many wonderful, memorable visits. Unfortunately, it's not always enough. 0
+I was in the area so I tried out royal cleaners. A bit pricey I think.....the 2 out of 3 pairs of shorts I had them repair (buttons) have came off again. Being that they weren't cheap I expected a much better job 0
+"I had George bend me up a couple pipes for my custom exhaust, and when I ran into a snag and took the vehicle to him about getting another pipe fabricated he was a complete jerk. I don't own a hydraulic bender or a lift, that's the only reason I was there. What I was asking for would have taken less then an hour to do with those tools. He spoke down to me the entire time constantly telling me that my vehicle was \""""a mess\"""" and that I was doing \""""everything wrong\"""" and that he refused to work on my vehicle unless he got to completely tear everything out and redo it, which I couldn't afford. I'm a machinist and welder that has grown up around cars and apprenticed in numerous hot rod shops. I might know a thing or two, and the first thing I know is I would NEVER treat my customers that way. I would avoid this place at all costs." 0
+Great fro yo and the people who own it are great! 1
+I am so disappointed. I stop here 2-3 times a week and today, they screwed my drink up AGAIN for like the 3rd time in the last couple of months. I had to leave work to go back and have them fix it which is beyond frustrating and super inconvenient. The kicker is they repeated my order back TWICE and repeated it correctly yet it was still not made right. I was in the food/bevarage service industry for 10+ years and rarely did a customer have to return something back to me because I screwed it up. No offense but this is NOT THAT HARD! It drives me crazy when things like this happen often. I understand every now and then but 3 times in the last 7-8 weeks is a little excessive. I just don't think I can come back to this location because if I do and they screw my order up again, I might just lose it lol. 0
+If you love long lines and only 4 or less lanes open, then this is the place to be. The lines are long and the cashiers are usually old people who take their time with everything. 0
+The worst experience of my life. The right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing! 0
+When you want good Mexican, this is the place. Great location to be happy about loading a Mexican brick in your belly. 1
+Unless you like to live in a roach infested apartment complex, steer freaking clear of this place!\n\nI don't care how helpful the staff is\nI don't care how beautiful the pools are\nI don't care that they have free wifi for all their tenants\n\nI do however, really care if I have to live with roaches. This place was my living nightmare. I dealt with it for about 4 months, and then, finally, the problem was resolved. I think I was down at the office about 1 a week to complain and set request spraying. The problem probably wasn't the management as much as it was the college kids with the wall of empty beer boxes separating their living room into two such rooms.. But still. It makes me frustrated to even think about it.\n\nI will say this about the staff though.. They tried and tried for four straight months to correct the problem, and they posted all kinds of notices to inspect our apartments, AND, they even evicted a tenant or two.. So, in all fairness, they really did try....\n\nSo what should you do now? Buy a house! Thank goodness I have control of what happens in these walls. :) 0
+"I was there this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday for a Youth Tournament for my son. Our \""""home bowling alley\"""" is the Brunswick Zone on Southern and Dobson. This was my first time to this particular alley. This was the worst bowling alley I have ever been to in my entire 31 years of living. \n\nThe location is hidden back behind some office buildings. The building is plain, late 60's decor. The interior, from what I was told, had not been updated in over a decade at least. The newest renovation was a strip of fluorescent carpeting and some fluorescent paint on the walls. (for neon bowling I presume) \n\nThere is no real seating for the bowlers. There are tables and chairs randomly placed through out the building. Each table only gets 4 chairs, so if someone else steals a chair or you have more than 4 bowlers, someone is going to have to stand. On a rack, in the corner, in the back, there are about 20 alley owned balls, so good luck getting one in the right weight. The bathrooms are tiny and dilapidated. Whole chunks missing out of several spots in the tile. The handicapped stall has a baby changing station that does not fold up. It stays wide open, so you can't even get in there. The flusher in that stall also gushes when you flush, so you might want to flush with your foot. \n\nThere are only about 20 lanes, and they are occupied by what seems like permanent residents, over the age of 80. They didn't even want to leave for the alley-sponsored tournament. \n\nThe food was just thrown together. Nachos were a plate full of chips, and a tiny cup of cheese sauce. 2 small sodas ran me over $6. The overpriced snack bar didn't even accept credit/atm cards because their phone line was down. \n\nThe lanes were so slick and greasy, they practically had puddles of oil in them. Lane 4 occasionally goes completely dark while people are bowling. \n\nThey do NOT have a pro shop. Their arcade games were few, and broken. I don't think they serve alcohol.I did not see a bar.\n\nI would never, ever come to this bowling alley again by choice. Even the AMF on Main that closed last year was better than this one. They should have closed this one instead. If you're looking for a place to bowl, I would suggest you go anywhere but here." 0
+See, when I go to a bowling alley I expect loud and stinky and run down.\n\nThis location though had THE BEST SERVICE I have ever had at a bowling alley. Likely the best service I have had anywhere in my life. The man helping was kind, funny, accommodating, fast, ect. I was really impressed.\n\nThe food was decent. Was able to order kids meals for the kids and myself. They didn't care. Was small portion but tasty and really inexpensive. 1
+"Oh my gosh:( This morning I didn't get a breakfast so stopped at this BK for breakfast sandwich and coffee. I told her no cheese on my sandwich. She asked me again to confirm no cheese which I said \""""yes, no cheese please\"""". She said \""""okay no cheese\"""". No cheese was said by her twice and by me twice. So guess what I got??? Huge cheese all over my sandwich. I love cheese but this morning I didn't want any. So I had to take off the top and the ham which was drowning in cheese. Had half of a sandwich with just egg and bottom biscuit. Today my morning started off sucky! Thanks BK in 2024 E Southern Ave, Mesa. Last time going to this location. I can't imagine how horrible they would be if they were busy. This morning at 9:50am the place was semi empty." 0
+We communicated our issue, and was told by the Greeter that it could be resolved. We waited two hours for a Service Representative. When finally served she told us, in fact, our issue could not be resolved. In addition, they did not have a product in stock, sending us to another location with an hour wait. Poor, poor customer service. 0
+Gadz, now there's THIS place! I went over here last time (before today) to have my teeth cleaned by a student at a reduced rate, since I don't have dental insurance. The cost was $35 plus $9 for the fluoride treatment that they pushed on me, for a total of $44. This represents about a $21 savings over the cost at a regular dentist. Passable so far.\n\n* Well, it was 26 miles each way from my house, but hey, I'm saving a little money. The trouble was, girl took TWENTY X-Rays on my first appointment, taking most of 2 hours, & that's all she did! :-O\n\n* I made another appointment to go back for the scaling & polishing, & drove over there again. This time, girl took most of two hours to clean my TOP TEETH ONLY, & that was it! :-O\n\n* On my THIRD visit, she took most of two hours, & cleaned my bottom teeth.\n\n=============================\n\nOk, so here's where it all ended up:\n\n* NINE hours spent, including driving time!\n\n*156 miles driven!\n\n* No, no, no! Even if you live closer, SIX HOURS in the chair to have your teeth cleaned is not ok! I recommend that everyone avoid this place at all costs! 0
+I rated this doctor's office a 5 star office because I absolutely adore Dr. Stewart. I have been seeing him for over 20 years, since I was a child. He has seen apart every member of my family also. He has taken the time to get to know each of us. It is so nice to visit a doctor that already knows and remembers your family history, medication, and medical conditions. I have seen other doctors, due to insurance changes over the years, and been so upset by my experiences. Now my insurance choices are based solely on whether or not I will continue to be able to see him! He is hands-down the best doctor in the valley! 1
+I contacted Superstition Springs Lexus via the internet and expressed interest in a used vehicle they advertised. We made an appointment to go out and see the vehicle and made sure the internet person was aware I was driving over 40 minutes to see the vehicle. I received a number of texts letting me know they were waiting for me and provided me with the appointment time via text and email. So far my experience was great. About 30 minutes before our appointment, While driving out there, I received a message from a sales person named Steve. His message said and they were waiting for us and wanted to confirm our appointment. When we arrived, we met Rashad the internet sales person and he said we would be working with Steve. We met Steve, and he was not the least bit friendly. He appeared disheveled and was the typical used car sales person - not what I would have expected at a Lexus dealership. He started talking about finding us a vehicle to which I told him we were out there to look at a specific vehicle. He said he knew nothing about it even though I saw he was holding the sheet that had the information about the vehicle we were looking for. He said he wasn't sure it was available. I told him that if it wasn't, we would be leaving. He went and got the internet guy Rashad and we were advised the vehicle was no longer available but they would be happy to show us a different vehicle. I told him the least he could have done was called me to save me the drive. I completely understand that vehicles come and go, but the fact that they didn't advise me when they had just left me a message, leads me to believe they were up to typical used car sales tricks. I'm assuming by the reviews that buying a new car at Superstition Springs Lexus is a different experience than buying a used one. I made the decision to go to Superstition Springs Lexus because I thought they were a reputable dealership, I wanted to completely avoid the typical used car sales people. Unfortunately, that's exactly what we got. 0
+I loved the bargain rack, I got every Michael Crichton and Dean Koontz book for a dollar each. They also comic books and records and a lot of books that you might not find at Barnes and Nobles or Borders. 1
+Service has changed at this store over the years, good luck checking out in any reasonable length of time. Be sure the charges are correct too, while you are at it.\nWhen shopping here, the system is clearly designed to keep you in the store longer. It is more difficult than necessary to find a specific book, as subject matter is spread over several small sections in various aisles rather than in one place. I get the idea of wanting people to linger, but it is so chaotic to find anything that, in my case, it has the opposite effect. There are a lot of books though, will give you that.\nTheir buy program is worse than any of the other bookstores. Less than 5 percent of their half price resale, not the original price. Insulting. Worst offers include a $40 brand new release hardbound for 50 cents, hardbound new release still in the plastic for 75 cents, and so on. Save your books and sell at a garage sale, seriously!\n \nI've been a frequent shopper at bookstores in many cities, this one scores at the bottom for overall experience. Any mom and pop is better. 0
+"This Fuddruckers location is just down the street from where I live... so I've been here on quite a few occasions. However, the whole \""""exotic\"""" burgers they've been promoting the past month or so have gotten me more excited to visit them. I was really looking forward to trying an ostrich burger... but alas, ostrich isn't in season until November. I ordered a wild boar burger instead.\n\nIt was quite tasty. I got it with pepper jack cheese and bacon (because topping of wild pig with more pig just made sense)... and it was quite filling. :) \n\nI've never been disappointed with service at this location. So yay for Fuddruckers!" 1
+Fuddruckers is a burger place. Unfortunately you pay $30 for two people to have a combo and the burgers are flavorless. I don't understand why most burger places don't create their won meat mix of different cuts, mix their beef with ingredients or at least season their meat. The toppings on top are great but they don't add flavor to the actual hamburger patty. My wife got the Kobe burger..of course a $9 Kobe burger isn't really Kobe beef but it was flavorless as well. 0
+OMG, If you want a GREAT BURGER there is nothing in comparison...I'm sorry but I have been to so many places to try something different and I am always let down because I expect it to be better than Fudruckers and it never is...Awesome fresh baked buns and cheese sauce for the fries...Its a must try..get the burgers medium to medium-well, Never well done....LATE 1
+"Online Sears has a new twist on an old con. Bait & Switch at it finest. I wanted to purchase 2 of these work benches at http://www.searsoutlet.com/Height-Adjustable-Clamping-Table/d/product_details.jsp?pid=13011&mode=seeAll&zipChange=true. The price on the page was \nCraftsman Professional Height Adjustable Clamping Table\nReconditioned Item # 65796 | Model # 65796\n(24 Reviews) $31.93 - $51.93 Reg Price $79.99 Up to 60% OFF \nThis product is eligible for Store pickup\n\nNOTE: This item is eligible for store pickup, so I tried to order 2 and the price jumped to $79.99 each for a store pickup!. I was interrupted by a Chat popup, so I asked Elaine for help. Her first reply was \""""Might be tax\"""" and then she suggested I try the help line totally ignoring my \""""How did the price go from $31.93 to $79.99\"""". Needless to say, I recognized the \""""Bail & Switch\"""" and I backed out of the order." 0
+"WORSE EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!! Don Tuck and the manager Tim were horrible. We were quoted several different amounts, and when we finally got to the end stage he said a final amount that was $100 more!!! During the sales process, we were VERY clear about buying 2 chairs and on the final sales ticket the 2 chairs were not included. At the end when we were upset about hearing a higher final amount that what we were quoted, Don \""""checked with his manager\"""" and decided they didn't want to sell to us. He told us he's off the clock and that Ashley doesn't NEED OUR BUSINESS. I've never been treated this way in sales industry. Don't waste your time, go to Room Store next door - that's what we should have stuck to." 0
+Great food! Just tried the new zucchini mini cakes. Yum! All their food here is so flavorful and the salad bar is always a favorite. Always leave this place satisfied! 1
+Ordered empanadas to go. Three orders and $28 later...I cut them open and 75 to 80% of them were EMPTY! (They werent great either) I called the manager and she indicated this is a known issue as they are made fresh onsite. Ok benefit of the doubt. She indicated she would send some coupons my way for throwing my cash down the drain... Has not happened. I guess I'll be calling AMEX. 0
+Bad service seriously makes everything else so much worse. \n\nWe had pretty bad service when we went in. My mom got a coffee but when she got it it was cold. We asked to get another and she seemed bothered about it but she brought it. I tried and it was a tad warmer but not hot. My mom was complacent so I didn't mention again. \n\nWhen I asked what was good she shrugged and said she wasn't really sure. OK maybe not true but you could at least make a suggestion about what people order alot? When my bf asked what a dish came with she didn't know that either. Now that did bother me. But my bf didn't want me to say anything so we didnt. \n\nOverall service sucked. The food took foreverrrr to get out and my bf had to raise his glass to get a refill of coke. How mortifying. He had to do the same for check. When it came time to clear table, me and my mom started picking up with napkin and piling plates together. We typically do this, but the waiter/waitress always jump in to help. This lady literally just stood there and waited for us to finished her job and pile it all up and go. How easy. \n\nFood was not good my chicken in chicken enchilada plate was dry. I only picked at it. My bfs fajitas were sizzling for about 5 min after plate came out. No joke. \n\nNever coming here again. Waste of time/money 0
+Their waiters need to learn basic math. I ordered an alcoholic drink (I AM over 21, but I look younger) and the waiter took my ID and studied it for a good minute, then gave it back, said OK and went off to get our drinks. The drink I received was nonalcoholic, and so was the 2nd one I ordered (I tried a different type of drink this time) 0
+We went to this location last night for my birthday. Well it wasn't a very happy birthday. Our server was Buddy and he wasn't very friendly. He kinda just threw our stuff at us. He seemed like he didn't want to be there. His bad mood started to make me get into a bad mood. My boyfriend had mentioned to him that it was my birthday and he didn't even ask if I wanted anyone to sing and bring out a dessert. He didn't say anything about it. No happy birthday. Nothing about out costumes. We actually had another sever come up to us and talk to us about our costumes and was super friendly. I wish I had gotten his name and I wish we had him as a server. \n\nMy food was ok. My boyfriend said his pizza was terrible. \n\nOverall last night was a horrible experience. Now I know not to go to this location for a late dinner. 0
+"I came in the other day and as I was walking In I noticed all 3 hosts sitting there gossiping and I came up and told one of them politely I was there for take out. The host replied with total attitude and said \""""uhh it's at the bar!\"""" Needless to say I was thrown back. Please tell me how I am supposed to know where take out is. Well when I got to take out the girl was awesome but as I was leaving the hostess were all 3 sitting there gossiping once again and as I was walking out never got a good bye or thank you have a great day. I've been hosting for over a few years now and this is definitely a problem. I figure Olive Garden hires for looks only." 0
+6 months ago my grandma had us goto coco's. yuk. So when we came to visit again i told my wife anything but coco's dennys etc... It was funny because we where suggesting chilis and black angus and she would bring up coco' each time. but i told my wife i am done with those type of places. So we got to goto chili's :-) i ordered the memphis dry rub ribs. Ive had them before and i love the flavor. The ribs where kind of dry and i had to rip the meat off the bone. It wasnt as dry as famous daves though. The ribs i got near home at chilis are a 5 but i can only give this one a 4. 1
+Having lived in Hawaii for over 5 years, I constantly have a craving for Hawaiian food. Moki's reminds me of little local restaurants in Hawaii. When I walk in I feel like I'm back in the islands. The atmosphere is very local style and the people are totally laid back. The decor has a do-it-yourself feel that IS local kine. \n\nI've tried every Hawaiian restaurant in the Valley and this is by far my favorite. I go back often and highly recommend Moki's to anyone looking for some great Hawaiian eats! 1
+Horrible. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken with macaroni salad.\n\nRice - overcooked\nTeriyaki Chicken - cold\nMacaroni Salad - dry and flavorless\n\nI can forgive cold chicken and overcooked rice, but messing up macaroni salad is a big no-no for a Hawaiian BBQ place. 0
+Brings the taste of the islands here in AZ. We have been eating here for several years and never had a bad meal. 1
+bland flavorless boiled meat.... i got teriyaki pork, yes the meat was tender and perfectly cook alas it was totally tasteless i got up to ask for more sauce and she handed me what i thought was vinaigrette but it was just the most watered down teriyaki sauce ever... it was almost clear... so then i asked for the sweet and sour sauce also almost flavorless. my friend asked for the brown rice they wer e out of it but didnt tell her until they brought her food to the table. she also got the vgitarian bowl and it was frozen mixed veggies, carrots broccoli and cauliflower with rice that was it for $7.00 and she said her veggies were still cold.. the pinapple on the plate was still green and totally unripe. the coconut icecream was good the grandmoms chocolate cake was still raw inside and seemed like very under cooked brownies.. i wouldnt waste your money here.. go somewhere else... 0
+Wow! This is a prime example of why you can't always trust 4 stars on Yelp. (Sad face) I have seen a Groupon for this place multiple times and have been curious about the quality since their reviews on here seem to be great. We went during early lunch hour time, was helped promptly at the order counter, was excited to see the full menu & our mouths started watering thinking about this special caloric treat we were about to indulge in. And..... then the let downs started. No soy sauce, just some kind of mix that seemed teriyaki-ish, but whatever, who needs that sodium bottle anyway. Food came out relatively quickly EXCEPT the side order of lau lau which is what we were most excited about, it was delivered to us after we were done with our other plates. We gave the benefit of the doubt because this is a slow cooked item & we thought they were putting love into it... NOT! It was sooooo disgusting, if you've ever had real lau lau, you would understand how horribly prepared this was. After we worked our way through the dried banana leaf portion, we made it to the treasure... NOPE! The leaf was extremely bitter, filled (using the term loosely) with 2 large pieces of fat globules, a few (meaning 3) strips of what seemed to be dried jerky like pork substance. Enough on that, I'm getting upset again just typing it. The Mac salad with no potato, huh? tasted like orange zest & was low on flavor. The Kalbi ribs were so chewy I had to spit some bites into my napkin because I was going to get lock jaw trying to process it. My better half got the chicken katsu & it was just alright. \nNow I have eaten at Ono & thought that was passable but do not choose to eat there, but I would eat there any day in comparison to here.\nEnd note, if you've been to Hawaii, then you know what authentic flavors are, if you are looking for the real deal, go to Aloha Kitchen. They know what they are doing, it's delicious and less expensive and so much better quality!\nWas that too harsh? I really dislike wasting hard earned money. 0
+Farnworth is a HORRIBLE management company. I finally moved largely to get out from under them. They wouldn't plant grass in front of the house I was renting or fix the gate or a ton of other things, and whenever the city fined them for violations, they'd turn around and fine me for it. I was usually able to avoid the fines (since they were illegal and out of the lease), but it always meant writing legal-style letters back and forth, visiting the tenant advocates office in Phoenix, etc. etc. So it was a tremendous waste of my time, and they were beyond rude every time I contacted them.\n\nAnd then, when it was finally time to move, I deep-cleaned the apartment to a ridiculous extent. I had ex-military guys helping me, and we cleaned it to beyond military standards. And Farnsworth still kept my security deposit, supposedly because I hadn't landscaped the back yard, even though it was clearly in the lease and in tenant law that it wasn't my responsibility. I tried to sue them to return my deposit but their lawyers somehow got the case dismissed and I haven't had time to start the process again. But the point is, STAY AWAY FROM FARNSWORTH AT ALL COST! You don't need the aggravation. 0
+A bit outdated but the hotel staff took great care of us. The suite style rooms were reasonably priced and golf came with the room! Gave us free shuttle ride to the mall and paid for shuttle to the airport the next day. Some of the rooms are being remodeled and we would love to come back and stay in those! 1
+This Cocos has issues. One waitress serving a restaurant of 20 patrons...stood for 5 minutes before being acknowledged. Sat like dufuses while solitary waitress takes order for party of 12. This at 8:30 p.m. at night.\n\nThis has happened before. Few wait staff coupled with visible dirt, grime and dust. \nThus restaurant needs a management,and cleaning intervention.... 0
+I have been here twice now in the past week good prices, delicious food, and friendly staff will be coming much more often. 1
+In 2011, I wrote about the local Coco's. This is an update, since my husband I went back not long ago. \nThis time, the prime rib was there, a slice of pie was part of my meal, and the whole pies were on sale, so we got the chocolate cookie crust pie. \nBy Golly! It was all delicious. I can't rave enough about the pie. Especially since I'm not always the biggest fan of pies. \nI thought our waitress seemed familiar. I realized she was the same waitress we had last time. \nSame amazing customer service and good food, as far as chain restaurants are concerned. 1
+"I have been taking my three kiddos to Gilbert Peds since they were born. I have since decided to find a different pediatrician for them. \n\nWe started off with Dr. Auxier but after he kept asking me why I was not Mormon any more and saying that my husband would be a great priesthood holder, we decided to change doctors, giving the practice another shot. \n\nWe started seeing Sam Shumway, and he appeared to be just amazing. I referred tons of people to him because I really did like him. The last visit we were at I was there for my 3 and 4 year old. They both had ear infections and strep. I asked him about my 2 year old and he just checked her over since we were there. I asked him and even offered to schedule another appointment to take care of her if need be, but he did it as a favor since I was already there. Pretty awesome if you ask me. Before the end of the appointment, he does what he usually does, he looked me in the eye and said if I need anything, call him. \n\nSo the next day, when my two year old that he just checked over spiked a fever, I called and left a message. The nurse, who had been completely flat out wrong anytime I have ever asked her for advice, tried giving me advice but had no clue that Sam had looked over my little one the day before, as it wasn't notated. Totally a favor. No big deal, I ask her to please have HIM call me since he would know the situation. A few hours later, the same nurse called me back and said that Sam was slammed and couldn't call me back and continued to give me advice even though she didn't know the situation. Moral of the story, he didn't honor his words when he said to call him with questions. Honestly made me feel like he isn't truly a doctor who can provide care for my children. Bummer. \n\nWe have since been black listed because of a balance past due. They didn't have my new phone number, and I was too angry to call and pay the balance. But the other reviewer who said he was blacklisted is credited because it happened to us too. We are paying it, but it's a sure sign that this is no longer the place for us. \n\nThe billing lady, Jamie, is awesome. But the front staff is always dry and the nurse is dead wrong every time. Once told me to Rush to the office because my son had \""""RSV\"""" which ended up just being a cough, and another time said that my daughter, who was 4 months old just had a cold and it was no big deal, I finally took her in and she had double ear infections. \n\nA big bummer, but I am optimistic that we will find a pediatrician who seems like they actually care about the kiddos." 0
+"I had the day off of work and decided to accompany my wife to our 9months old shots. We have a 7 yr and 10 yr old that have seen the same doctor. \n\nAs a dad I can honestly say my visits have been minimal. Today confirmed this reason.Bothered by bad to say about our dr, DR Guthrie, but let me share my experience.\n\nWe arrived 15min early to our appointment to be told that the Dr is not in today for \""""Our appointment\"""" but that another dr was seeing his Patients and was more than double booked. The front office lady said she couldn't tell us how long we would have to wait. Since we weren't rushed we opted to wait. The front office is not friendly and lacks basic customer service skills. \n\nNeedless to say we have been sitting here for 20minutes with no communication, so I have decided to communicate to the community! \n\nAnother major problem with our healthcare providers, nothing more frustrating than scheduling an appointment." 0
+There is no one like Dr. Lewis Freed. He is incredibly smart, kind, and he takes time with his patients. Dr. Freed explains everything in laymen's terms. As a medical person, I really appreciate his dedication to his practice. 1
+Great grocery store over all with the exception of the deli department. Every time I go, the deli is packed and seems understaffed. There is usually a long wait at the deli. The store is very clean and well stocked. The staff is very helpful and will take you directly to a product if you need help finding it. They have a great coupon policy, discounts and fuel points. 1
+First off its a buffet , not a gourmet one you see at a high class vegas hotel or anything.. We moved here 8 mos ago from out of state and have been to another location but this particular location has been a great one! We usually go on Thurs nights because kids are only $1 to eat. Cant beat that! The food has been delicious both visits. The steak is Ranchers Reserve Sirloin and is always tasty and tender. The hand carved roast beef is a perfect Med rare and is tasty and super tender as well. The servers stay busy so may not get plates off table super fast but its not that big of a deal.. We overall really are impressed with this location! They even have unlimited milk refills and and icee machine too with unlimited refills!!!! 1
+"First off, I'd rate this course a 2.5 but there are no half ratings. I've played this course a few times over the past few years, and this last experience really compelled me to write this review.\n\nI arrived an hour and 15 minutes before my tee time, walked into the pro shop and the staff was friendly. I know this place AUTOMATICALLY tacks on a $3 charge for the GPS on the carts, but they NEVER ask you if you want it or not. Upon paying, I said that I would like a small bucket of range balls and did not need the GPS on the cart. Once I mentioned the GPS, I got a smug look, told my total and given my receipt. Friendly happy staff when I walked in, grumpy unwelcoming staff when I walked out. I was not directed where to go, nor where to pick up range balls. Lucky for me, I remembered where the range was...hidden at the end of the drive and around the back of the building.\n\nI hit my range balls and walked to the starter. Took him a good 30 seconds to at least acknowledge my presence. After which, he grabs my slip and says, \""""We don't have a cart for you yet, and we won't until about 10 minutes before you tee off.\"""" I was like, \""""well F you buddy.\"""" I kept my composure and practiced putting. Sure enough, when the carts came around the corner, it was time for us to tee off.\n\nI failed to mention, that this was a Monday and I was shocked at how many people were out there. The groups were paired properly and sent out on time. Once we got out there, we experienced wet conditions all around the front nine. This was a 2:16 tee time and it was still soggy. The greens were in good shape, but the fairways were OK at best and the rough was a joke...clumps of grass here and there, bare spots and mud. \n\nThe pace of play was WAAAAYYYY too slow. Each hole we were waiting around and started waiting for the group in front of us to tee off. On hole seven, we pulled up and there was one group driving off the tee, another group behind them waiting, and another group, and then us! My partner called to pro shop to ask if they could send someone out to see what was causing this backup and the response he got was just sarcasm and a \""""what do you want me to do about it\"""" attitude. VERY unprofessional! Of course, we never saw anyone check up on us. Later on the beverage cart girl even mentioned that the pace was slow.\n\nNot only was the pace of play slow, but the people who play here (and what seems like, regularly) and the most inconsiderate golfers I've ever dealt with. Pulling up behind you while you are on your back swing, then locking their brake on your downswing. Come on! Constant chit chat and yelling when they are 10-20 feet away from you on another hole, and then driving up and passing as you are swinging.\n\nWe nearly cleared the front 9 in 2hr45min. After that, it temporarily picked up but then came to a screeching halt again and sped up when people realized we were running out of daylight. We had to call it as we finished hole 16 and that was 4hrs and 15mins into our round. Drove up to the cart return and after we got out of the cart and was unloading, the kid asked up to pull forward more. He came up to me as I finished packing and was unstrapping my clubs and he was kind of reaching over me to wipe down my clubs.\n\nWhat a poor experience. I won't be going back here for a while." 0
+I have enjoyed banking with desert schools until I moved to Mesa. \nThe branch located at 4330 E Southern Ave Mesa, AZ 85206 gives desert schools a bad name. They are by far the slowest location I've been to. I have been stuck in the drive thru line for 45 minutes...when I arrived there were only two cars in front of me and three cars in the next lane. I recently left my card there (100% my fault) and never did they have the courtesy to call me. When I picked up my card I was told they normally shred the cards, it was my lucky day. Horrible customer service at this location. I will go back to using the one in central phx (on 7th). 0
+Have no clue what type of three ring circus the service shop is trying to pull off. Had my 2006 GSXR 1000 In for a simple Valve adjustment was quoted over the phone $330 get there first thing they have me do is buy 90 bucks in parts. Told me I had to bring my bike in cold so they could do the adjustment. So i loaded it up in my truck the night before drove it there and dropped it off. Day later I get a call bike is done but they tried starting it and it wouldn't idle/run and was pouring out black smoke, not exactly what you want to hear after you drop off your perfectly running bike. They asked if they could look into the problem more I said yes so they disconnected my power commander and found out that was the cause of the problem. $325 Being hard to believe seeing how its less than a year old and was working just fine the day before. When I went into the shop to pick up the bike they said they would hook back up the power commander and show me the problem. They started it up for me and long behold it was running just fine just like before. So I have no clue what were they trying to do if they were trying to scam me into buying a new power commander and also charging me for them to look or a problem that never was their. I have a feeling they hooked something up wrong the first time and correctly the second but do you think they would knock off some money off my $550 dollar bill nope this shop was very unprofessional and I would advise you to stay away from this shop. Lesson learned. Also when I brought my bike back home I noticed an air box screw stripped as well as the case cover bolt. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going some where else for service. 0
+DON'T TAKE YOUR PETS HERE. Unfortunately, they were horrible. They are after all they can take from you. Your pets health is not at all the main subject. I took my cat with an Urinary Tract Infection. She was in pain and I told the doctor all her symptoms she went ahead and refused to prescribe her anything at all unless she had 2 test that were about $350 for both. She as I suspected an UTI but she had to put my cat through 5 hours of hell. The practice seemed disorganized there were a lot of people but they were running around like chicken without a head. They were not even busy or having a surgery in the back. If my cat needed a surgery I would probably take her there because they do seem to have a lot of technology BUT IF YOU supect that it is a stomach, respiratory or even a UTI I would take her to a vet that is not affiliated with a big corporation such as Banfield. Banfield as any corporation they don't want to serve your pets as much as they want to serve their stock holders. Money is their bottom line. I learned my lesson next time I will take my cat to another vet. 0
+Terrible! I stopped in here to have my car washed as it was pretty grimy from a 1000 mile drive. Now the trunk release is broken, just found that out now that I'm back in Denver. The guy who did the job pulled it out once he was done and never signaled me to let me know it was ready. I waited and waited, thinking he had more to do to it. Won't be back, EVER!! 0
+The worst steak I have ever eaten. Applebees has better steak. This place was absolutely terrible. The prices are extremely ridiculous for what you get. Go out of business already. 0
+I'm not a black angus fan but my girlfriend is so i tag along,\nHere are a few of my observations:\nPro's\nGirls at the front desk were great and efficient\nThe waiter was helpful and courteous\nGood ceasar salad\n\nCons\nPrice... 7.25 for a margarita and 11.00 for a 6 shrimp cocktail ??\nBurger and fries 13.00?\nMy girlfriends filet was small\n\nIn the end...there are better values out there for sure. I dropped 60.00 on dinner and had a burger , fries and water. 13.00\nMy girls dinner was 47.00 !\nJust imagine if i ordered an appetizer and had a drink as well ! 80.00 + No thanks! 0
+We had a coupon and was craving steak so we went here. Let's start with at 6pm on a Saturday it was empty but for an older group. The decor would make you think you where at grandmas house. The place was dark and was not very inviting. We decided to share the filet and I wanted it rare it was raw cold and fatty. I know they are not a high end place but it was just cheap. Chewy and tasted like it was thrown in a broiler. They offered to bring something else, so I had potato soup and it was bland, boring, and lacking anything that would make me want to come back. 0
+"Nothings changed here. Walked up to order breakfast, and the \""""manager\"""" and crew members just ignored me. Guess why? They were discussing how to increase sales! Priceless." 0
+"This review is for Delta Mechanical -- both AZ & CO. I live in CO but also dealt with the corporate office in AZ. I've tried to keep the review concise as possible...but the reality is, I could have written 10 pages on how disconnected the company is and just how little client service is to their organization.\n\nAs a third-party installer to Home Depot, Delta Mechanical was contracted to install a toilet for me and my family. I placed the order and scheduled the install one week out for an 8-10 AM delivery/install to minimize delays or issues.\n\nAt 8:30 on the day of install, I received a message from Delta Mechanical that they didn't have the necessary information to complete the scheduled install. I talked to both the installer and the corporate office to try and resolve. \n\nUpon my first call to the installer, I learned that although he might be a pro at installing toilets, he was anything but when it came to customer service skills.\n\nWhen I asked him what the problem was with the order and what he might need from me, he basically said, \""""I've already moved on to my next job. Nothing I can do.\"""" \n\nUnderstandable, considering the mix-up...only, he had ZERO interest or motivation to help. I asked that he call dispatch to find out what the issue was or where the disconnect occurred....to which he made it clear that he was busy and that he was already on his way to another job. WOW!...so, I was kind enough to give him a piece of my mind and how unprofessional that attitude was when facing a customer.\n\nThat's when I called the office directly to explain my frustration, having had to take off work for the original installation time and then to be told by the installer that helping me couldn't be fit on his plate at the moment.\n\nThat's when the customer service representative mentioned that she had called me \""""one hour\"""" prior to delivery to discuss the issue...the only problem is that she was in a different time zone, so it really was only 20 minutes before the schedule install time.\n\nSo, I quickly learned that I'm probably working with people who aren't quite ready to run a business or to handle customer service issues or problem solve. She said she would have to review the phone call order and \""""get back to me\"""", but offered no estimated timeframe or next steps -- one hour? one day? one week?\n\nClear to say that my frustration continued to grow. \n\nDelta Mechanical tried to blame it on Home Depot, but I sat at Home Depot when we originally placed the order and confirmed that all of the information had been given to Delta Mechanical.\n\nWhen talking to the customer service representative and eventually the Delta Mechanical Manager (George Ramos), they confirmed Delta Mechanical only looks at orders the day of installation, which makes ZERO business sense and probably a good reason as to why I'm as frustrated with them as other reviewers. \n\nI'm still baffled how an order placed 7-days in advance cannot be reviewed or confirmed prior to 20-minutes before install. SERIOUSLY!\n\nMr. Ramos' plan to fix it included me rescheduling my afternoon (already after rescheduling my morning) and to give me their \""""New Client Promotional\"""" rate with an added $20 off. Now, my bigger question was, \""""Why am I just now hearing about this promotional rate now that I'm an unsatisfied customer and nearly two hours after the first sign of incompetence on Delta Mechanical?\"""" Rhetorical question of course.\n\nI let him know that promotional rates are for customers looking forward to doing business with Delta Mechanical, and that at the moment I was pretty dang far from that...having taken off work, rescheduled my weekend, and after spending two hours on the phone bouncing from installer to customer rep to manager while experiencing some of the most dreadful customer service ever -- without any resolution, other than $20 off their promotional rate they failed to offer upon my initial order and giving up my afternoon on top of the morning already wasted.\n\nMr. Ramos' response was, \""""It sounds like I should just cancel your order.\""""\n\nTalk about CUSTOMER SERVICE!\n\nI did call Home Depot back and we're in the process of making the situation better, including using another third-party installer instead of Delta Mechanical.\n\nI know I'm just one customer/voice, but I let Home Depot know that as long as Delta Mechanical is a third-party vendor, I will be taking my future purchases somewhere else.\n\nAgain, we're in the process of finding a remedy in conjunction with Home Depot, but the ONE GUARANTEE I have at the moment is that Delta Mechanical WILL NOT BE INVOLVED IN ANY WAY, thankfully!\n\nPlumbing and HVAC aren't my specialty, which is why I wanted the pros to do it...but take a lesson from me, there are a lot of companies and people who can install plumbing infrastructure the right way without leaving a soiled taste in your mouth. \n\nDo yourself a favor and go with another company that has a better overall rating that TWO STARS on Yelp...you won't regret." 0
+I'm pretty irritated that my 2 pizzas, quoted at 19-29 minutes just took 1hr 8 minutes to get here. Completely unacceptable. I'm shocked it was even warm at all. Though the cheese was no longer melty. And James was hardly apologetic. I'll order from Val Vista next time. 0
+Stayed here last weekend. Friendly staff. Two of my colleagues needed to change rooms (one because of noisy proximity to the elevator and ice machine, and one because the internet connection in his room didn't work), and they were able to do so with no fuss. My room was fine. AC worked great, and it was a quiet place to stay. 1
+I ordered the pulled pork and the cheap generic bread took away from a decent sandwich. I found this sandwich to be quite expensive and too small. In my quest to find the restroom, I pinched my fingers on the space between the lock. My finger turned purple and I was in pain the rest of the evening. Do not plan to return. 0
+"As if our Yelp reviews will curtail visits to this big blue giant... One can only hope, right?\n\nWhen television shopping, what I want from a salesman is a greeting, and a request to assist. If I advise I'm not in need of assistance - it's time to scram, Sam! Oh and don't be a jerk to me. Is that too much to ask?\n\nInstead, Best Buy has decided to take a different path. They allow employees of a different company - a Cable Provider - to harrass me while looking at their products. Who in their right minds thought this was good for ANYTHING but coporate contracts? Are they THAT desperate to stay afloat in this internet dominated era?\n\nI do my research online, but there's something to be said for viewing a TV. I know the specs, and I know my taste. It's really offputting when a Direct TV employee asks if they can help you find what you're looking for and then scoffs when you tell them. \""""A Plasma TV?\"""" Their idiodic retort: \""""Why would you want that? And 2.25 inches thick? You're confused - that's an LED TV. Plasmas aren't that thin. But who do you receive cable from? Can I interest you in Direct TV?\""""\n\nGo back to making cold calls and stop hastling me. If Best Buy trusts you to stand in their TV department they should force you to understand some basic information about the products you're quasi-representing. Talk about killing two birds with one stone. I'm not interested in supporting either company. \n\nLong story short: I found exactly what I was looking for and ordered it elsewhere." 0
+My boyfriend was at this store and this was his experience, \n\nI bought a ps4 in chino hills California. I also bought the insurance which , basically anything at all happens to this system it will be replaced with a new system, I guess this is not true. I was told by one rep over the phone that, they do replace it with a refurbished one, lol that is a joke, I called a different store this one here, they told me that because they can't figure out what is wrong with the system which is simple Fan makes a loud noise, they can't do anything or want to keep your system for days until you figure out what is wrong with it., another store told me that, they would help me and replace it at their store , just bring it in, I did and I chose not to get it replace because I wanted to see if this store the first one I brought it too had the same policy, seems to me like some not all of their employee's do not know or are not on the same page on store policies. \u00a0very sad, being that best buy has all the customer's and it's popular for electronics, If you buy anything at any store, please ask questions because you can get screwed even on insurance policies..\u00a0\n\nYour store is garbage. \u00a0I am sorry to say that, I shop here al lot but, not anymore.\n\nThank you\u00a0\n\nMar 0
+I have been here a few times for oil changes and have always been satisfied. This time Pete the manager really exceeded my expectations! I bought 2 tires and they hooked me up with an oil change, they beat Big O's quote for just tires by $200! For the same tire!!! I highly recommend this Tire Pro's location! 1
+"I went into Stinkey's to get my oil changed. I'll give Stinkey's a 5 star grade, btw, but this AZ carwash company can go to the pit of an oil barrel and languish in there. Stinkey's is also at that same address, but they are a completely separate company doing oil change service. Well, they give out a free car wash with the oil change. This was my first time to Stinkey's, btw.\n\nSo I said great. They took the car over there after the oil change and they began cleaning it out. What I didn't know was that they were literally cleaning it out: ie: throwing away a New King James version of the Bible; throwing out a dog leash, ceramic coffee cups, a phone charger, important papers that I had in there and numerous other items. \n\nI had not used this company for car washes before, I did not expect them to simply throw things in the trash that any normal person would look at and say, gee, that probably isn't trash. I was still at Stinky's so I wasn't paying attention to what they were doing. Anyway, I also paid them to clean the carpets. They gave me a discounted deal at $29.99. \n\nI left there and left town shortly after that to go up to our property up North. Only after I started looking for a dog leash did I realize that none of my belongings were anywhere in the car, including the trunk. My bad? Yeah, I don't think so. I probably should have looked for the stuff, I guess, but I have never had that experience at other car washes. \n\nI went back there the following Monday and was prepared to go through their dumpster to find my stuff. Oh yes, I was, especially to try and find the Bible which my dad had given me. The manager took me to the dumpsters which had, of course, already been emptied. I demanded compensation. After taking my phone number, he said he would call me back, which he did NOT. I had to repeatedly call them back to eventually get a phone number for their \""""corporate headquarters\"""". Joke. I left a message.\n\nI got a call back half an hour later from the \""""Vice President\"""" who \""""informed\"""" me that it never happened. What never happened?!! He replies that your Bible was thrown into the garbage. So you are calling me a liar, that I never had all the things I said I had in my car that your personnel either threw out or took home? \n\nThis story goes on too long. I am just going to end it by saying this place totally sucks. What kind of people throw Bibles into trash cans? Or STEAL them? UNBELIEVABLE. I will go back to Stinky's, but those people at that carwash will NOT be touching my car again." 0
+Only stayed one night, got in late. Room felt very tired and 'dirty'. A/C was loud and difficult to be anything other really cold or too hot. Was welcomed by a dog outside the exit door in the morning that reminded me of the 'Yo Quiero Taco Bell' dog. Seemed fitting. Staff this morning was friendly and engaging. 0
+I drive out of my way so I dont go to this Mcdonalds! How can you seriously get the same order wrong 5 times. A manager was yelling and very unprofessional with a new and training employee. It's dirty and BAD SERVICE 0
+I came here early sunday, 11:15. The place was almost empty, I got a table right away. I had a Boston tea(like a Arnold Palmer but with cranberry), it was pretty good. Service was prompt and attentive yet not overbearing and annoying. I ordered the crab steamer pot, crab, shrimp, corn cob, potatoes, and scallops. The crab was crisp shelled, sweet and tender. The shrimp was yummy and cleaned well. The sauce that it all came in(butter and white wine) was rich and delicious. The scallops were well done and not gritty. The potatoes were quartered and had a great crispy crust that absorbed the sauce well. My only complaint wad that the corn was a bit over done for my taste, but I like mine very crunchy. The cheddar bay biscuits were great and bottomless to boot. When I left the place was packed! Get here early! My check was 24$ and I left happy, full, and satisfied. If yer not a seafood snob and you realize that yer in the middle of the desert, try this place for a reasonable priced and above average seafood meal. 1
+"I would put NO STARS or negative 5 stars if I could! People here are RUDE!! Called to inquire about a grill and was on hold for a while, not the problem, when a lady finally answered the call, I told her I was calling to see if they have a certain product I was looking for... Her response..., \""""what?, I don't know? Hold on.\"""" Then she hung up on me! I called back, to try it again, a man answers, said, \""""ummm, hold on.\"""" Then hung up on me again! So, nevermind, will look elsewhere!" 0
+I found Ray on Yelp, and given his great reviews, I decided to bring my car to him for its first check up since clearing 100,000 miles.\n\nBeing a typical female, I went in know very little about automobiles. I appreciated how Ray took the time to perfom a full inspection on my car, and let me know exactly what needed to be done on that visit. He let me know what should be done on my car in the future with lament explaination, but did not push for me to have everything done at once. \n\nHis prices are extremely reasonable. I was previously quoted almost triple what I paid with Ray. I have found myself a great mechanic, and will be taking my car to him from now on. Go see Ray, you will be very happy you did! 1
+Went back and the horchata was delish. Hubby had street tacos and thought the flavor was great. I stuck with my faves, the $2.50 desert dogs. Get two, really. 1
+It would have been appreciated if the guy would've shown up to give me my estimate on a heat pump. Sheesh, you guys, you may be busy but we have better things to do than to wait around thinking you'd show up as scheduled. 0
+Just wanted to say Thank You to everyone at Arizona Cold AIr for taking good care of my family. Wayne and Mark are honest, fair guys and the a/c installer Jose was professional, friendly, and showed up exactly when he said he would. The new a/c is great and we couldn't be more grateful to AZ Cold Air and their wonderful employees. Look no further for your A/C needs as they are the best. 1
+"We visited Streets of New York while on vacation in Phoenix. It is a casual place. Their menu is quite interesting and I was pleasantly surprised at their pizza. Although not true \""""New York\"""" style, it is a very thin, crisp crust. They also have a hand-tossed option, but that has no place in a \""""New York\"""" pizza joint in my opinion.\n\nThe meatball appetizer was very good and the pizza was great. Their menu seemed to have plenty of other options as well - like I said, great food, great pizza...just not true \""""New York\"""" style.\n\nThe reason for only two stars is because their service was awful. We went on a Sunday night. They were not busy at all. In fact, while we were waiting 10 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us, two waitresses were busy rolling silverware into napkins and chatting. When we were finally able to get someone to wait on us, it was clear this girl had no idea what \""""New York style pizza\"""" even meant. You'd think if that was the name of your restaurant, you might want to educate your wait staff what, in fact, that meant. Finally, it took forever to get the check of which she had to be reminded twice. Remember that they weren't busy. Had they been, I might be a little more forgiving.\n\nIt's a shame that they receive only two stars solely because of poor service. But in today's world, even with great pizza, good customer service should be the norm, not the exception." 0
+"Probably one of the best \""""Happy Hour\"""" menus I have found. Great food and good prices on wine and appetizers. Try the garlic toast and the artichoke dip...Both are great!" 1
+Fabulous food! Never disappointed! Amazing people, your glass is never empty and your plate is loaded with freshly prepared deliciousness! Family owned - a diamond! 1
+Great customer service, fair price, the work was done when they said it would be done and it was done right. Very happy with them, wouldn't hesitate to use them again and would certainly recommend them. 1
+I am from Chicago and have only found places I like. Hadn't tried Nellos and heard it was good, so my wife and I went there today for lunch. We had their thin crust deluxe. Was disappointed. It was very thin, but crust was not airy, like I am used to. And being from Chicago, I like my Italian Sausage, not pepperoni. The sausage was bland and was almost freeze dried. No flavor, not moist. It crumbled. Very disappointed. Sorry. 0
+"I have been going to this place since I was a kid. This is hands down the best deep dish pizza in the valley! \""""Food so good make you want to slap yo mama!\"""" \n\nIf you like bbq chicken pizza, Nellos has the best there is!" 1
+"Just an update, I still have two horrible months to go before I can get the hell outta this damn place! Have had multiple issues since and must say the only resolved one is my damn a.c. now that its cool! Calling is still useless, yet walking into the office your met with fake high pitched happiness or cold I dont give a fuck ignorance. Maintenance orders I put through weeks ago are yet to be completed, \""""waiting on parts\"""". \nGetting an explanation of any charges will result in Maya printing out an invoice for YOU to figure out what you've been charged! I mean wtf kinda place is this?!? If the rent wasn't in the damn 900-1000 I wouldn't be so pissed but its absolutely criminal that they can advertise what they do and call themselves luxury apartments! Can't wait till damn January!!!!!" 0
+Prices weren't low on half that items that I saw. I picked up a block of cheese and it felt like jello, I assume it felt that way because it had been left out in the heat for a while. 0
+I was on a quest for a good turkey burger, it was my birthday and everyone partied the night before...everyone but myself was hungover so I had to wait until 4pm to get out of the house. my partner recommended this place. Walked right in and got seated right away. Asked the server about the turkey burgers she said they were really good so I got one with lettuce onion and mustard. It was okay, a bit disappointing but I gave it a shot. Fries were bottomless but not great. Ordered the rusty nail cocktail which tasted like frozen ice with a dash of banana no kahlua and couldn't taste the rum. Not rushing back here anytime soon. 0
+"I'm officially grossed out. Not only is there decaying food spilled all over the kitchen counters & floor, which is in plain sight as you walk in, but the flies in this place are out of control! This was my 2nd time here & I got sat in the \""""fly corner\"""" by the exit door. It was swarming with flies that were crawling all over the window behind me, the table I was supposed to be eating at, & hovering over & around me. Needless to say, that is NOT very appetizing. \n\n\""""A fly infestation poses a serious hygiene risk. Unfortunately, flies are attracted to conditions found in restaurants, where they can do the most damage. Flies are known to carry numerous diseases, including tuberculosis, typhoid and cholera. Flies feed on decaying organic waste, and then transfer pathogens from their feet to human food and food preparation surfaces.\""""\n-via Orkin website\n\nI hope management does something about this as it poses a health risk for its customers & creates a very unappealing atmosphere. I don't understand how the health inspector missed this place. \n\nThere's a difference between a clean dive/hole in the wall spot with GREAT food & a dirty/hole in the wall restaurant with mediocre food. \nYou be the judge...or just save yourself a trip & your money." 0
+Wow, what happened? We were SO looking forward to great tex-mex and we left vowing never to return again.\n\nThere was one girl waiting the entire restaurant when we got there (4pm on Sun) and she was trying her best to get to everyone. When we finally recieved our order - chx fajitas and the chx salad, 10 mins later my husband had to ask somone for the tortillas and by then, his stuff was cold...all 5 peices of meat and a couple of peppers. My salad resembled a kid's meal - could it get any smaller? Yes, it tasted ok, but between the service and small portions, will definitely not be going back.\n\nToo bad, we really liked Chevy's in CA. Will do Chipotle instead out here. 0
+Great place to live. It's real close to a Fry's for groceries and to the Fiesta Mall for shopping and random other things. Also, close to the 60 so it's very convenient to get to other places quick. When I lived here (2008/2009) I had very little problems, the management was always friendly and tried to get maintenance done as soon as possible.\n\nThe only reason I did not continue living here was because I was moving to another state. 1
+"Horrible management, also being nickled and dimed for fees as we move out. They target certain residents and dismiss rules for others. Multiple things were broken when we first moved in and continued to fall apart. The only nice staff were maintenance.. probably because we were calling them so often we became friends. Rent elsewhere, the \""""deals\"""" are not worth it." 0
+"I bought my wedding dress here and I was very impressed with pretty much everything here. The staff was very kind and helpful and even shared in my excitement of choosing a wedding dress. It felt like I was with friends. The store is a decent size with a very wide variety of wedding dresses. They have dude stuff too. I was very impressed with the girls who helped me because I didn't have a picture of the dress I wanted with me, but they helped me narrow it down and we found \""""The One.\"""" They are also very good at finding dresses that may also fit your tastes. Overall, it was just such a pleasant experience and I would recommend it to anyone. Oh, they will also steam and press your dress right before the big day so it's all beautiful." 1
+"We went to Mimi's because other times the food and service has been exceptional. This time however the server was rude and seemed not to care about us at all! She walked away abruptly before we had completely given her our order. When my food arrived it was not correct. Instead of offering to make it correct she argued with me about \""""that's always the way it comes out.\"""" When I mentioned to her that it was not what had been stated on the menu she said that she would have to get the manager. By the time he came over we were half way through our meal. A replacement meal for me meant that I would be eating alone and my family would be sitting there with nothing to do. Another point of contention: As we were waiting for the waitress to come take our order we could hear the manager correcting her for something - loudly! Very UN-professional to correct an employee where guests can hear. It made us all very uncomfortable! It will take quite a lot for me to consider going back to this Mimi's! When a restaurant doesn't really take care of its guests it is a sure sign they don't want my money. There are plenty of mediocre restaurants around - I want one that is great!" 0
+I have since found out that Bob Evans sold this off and they have gone to a more French menu. This explains the reduction of choices. I am not impressed and will likely never go to Mimi's again unless there is a change in the menu. 0
+This shop held my bumper for four weeks and promised it in 3. They were to strip and straighten it . Then after a test fit, plate it. I called on a Wednesday of the forth week before picking it up and they said it would be ready in two days. Called before heading over. Yep, it's ready. They hand me the bumper in the exact condition I dropped it off. Wasn't stripped, wasn't straight. Unbelievable. Not only does this place smell like an ashtray, they run it like one. 0
+Got my windows tinted here right before summer. Whew! My bartender recommended the place! I was informed of all of my different options, prices, effectiveness and even what might look best on my car while still preserving the integrity of it's appearance! The service was great and it was ready even ahead of schedule. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Their lifetime guarantee is great. I would definitely recommend this place for tinting and alarm systems! 1
+I've used A Better Tint for a few years on four differant cars, the most recent being 10/27/2010 (H2 SUT w/remote start and alarm). They have always been fair with thier pricing and you get a true proffesional install. I would and do recomend them to any one for tint and for alarms.\n\nDC 1
+Great new location! Great lighting and well appointed. You can tell they $pent some money on this move.\n\nHave nothing but kind words to say about the service and the selection.\nIt really is one of the nicest, best stocked purveyors of firearms in the valley.\nEven though I tend to ask a lot of stupid questions, they were patient and thoughtful in their replies. For those not familiar with guns this is a really comfortable place. If you are a collector or are well versed it's a great place simply because they have so much to look at. Also, they had ammo. That was odd now days and a welcome sight. Also, the prices were very competitive. I highly recommend giving them a try. 1
+I've been here a few times and each time, my alterations have taken longer than quoted and without notice, and the service I have gotten is more-or-less rude. I have also had things measured on me there ahead of time which still did not fit properly after being altered. 0
+What a very nice place. All the staff we dealt with were so very friendly. The hotel and room were nice and clean. I would defiantly stay here again 1
+More knowledge, skill, and frankly, understanding, than any other professional, let alone the questionable industry of auto mechanics, I know of. I have had vehicles in and out of here for over four years, and have never been disappointed. Lee and Kelly are more than my mechanics, they are valued and trusted friends. 1
+I've had Barro's before and the choices are ok and the pizza decent, but not spectacular. This was my first time at this location and I came with a few others.The pizza tasted okay, but wasn't cooked perfectly and the rest of the food wasn't overly memorable. The service, however, was terrible and the main reason for the 2 stars. The dining room had clearly not been vacuumed lately. The girls taking orders seemed in another world and there was a distinct lack of communication between everyone. They had to go back multiple times to confirm an order when there were barely 10 people in the place. We had to ask for silverware and they seemed put out when we asked. As we were there, a guy from the back brought heaping garbage cans through the restaurant. As far as I know, that's not sanitary. Also, the kids working had friends come in and start to socialize. There was definitely no adult on hand to monitor the situation. \n\nI'll be sticking with Spinatos or Oreganos for my quick pizza fix from now on. Better pizza and better service. 0
+...and the Five stars are not only because we've known the owners, Ray and Lynn for 20 years...as well as grinding there for just as long. The food is always island style...which means broke da mouth, bruddahs and sistahs. And Aloha Kitchen is always the busiest food kiosk at the Annual March Arizona Aloha Festival, for the past 8-10 years I can recall. (The Aloha Festival is now held at Tempe Town Lake.) So if you cannot get out to Mesa to check 'em out there, you can stand in line at the upcoming Aloha Festival...you won't be disappointed! There have been many Hawaiian food establishments that have come into the valley since, Ray and Lynn opened over 20 years ago. and, there are lots of good reasons (on their menu) why they are still serving ono-licious Hawaiian style food...its da sticky rice, brah....naw only keeding....Its da food! Try 'em! 1
+You know that hole-in-the-wall Mexican/Chinese/Italian/Indian/Etc place you love that has pretty solid food and reasonable prices, the people are friendly and the decor is...hole-in-the-wall?\n\nWell, add Aloha Kitchen to the list as your hole-in-the-wall Hawaiian place. The are friendly, relatively fast, priced for the beer budget and quite tasty indeed.\n\nLike a ripe pineapple ready to be eaten, Aloha Kitchen, um, Aloha Kitchen...I really have no idea where to go with the pineapple setup there. The whole pineapple thing just seemed apropos to the Hawaiian theme and, oh well.\n\nTry it, you'll like it. 1
+Sorry AK, maybe I was just grumpy that day since I hadn't eaten for a gazillion hours....c'mon, I'm not the only one who goes all Beast Mode when hungry, right?...but the food here just did not hit the spot for our Hawaiian food craving. Let me start by saying the place itself looks like a legit Hawaiian restaurant with it's low key vibe and simple style. The menu has a lot of choices which is great. I, for one, have a go to meal plan when I nom Hawaiian style which includes chicken katsu and mac salad, of course. The food did not taste bad in any way...it just wasn't my style. The Katsu was thin, dry and chewy and the sauce was the tangier kind vs. the sweeter kind that I like. The mac salad was okay but the more I ate the less I liked it...when normally I order an extra side of mac salad to devour with my meal. Again, I may have just been grumpy gal that day but I still find myself craving my Hawaiian spot in the OC. 0
+Use to live in Phoenix while going there for school and work. Came back this past week and the food was great as usual. I also brought a friend who's never tried Hawaiian food and loved the mac/potato salad, katsu bulgogi plate. Keep up the great work guys and Mahalo. 1
+I love this place! Been coming here since 2000 when I moved here from Hawaii. Whenever I need my comfort food I order the fried saimin. It's the best! But today I tried the hot wings and I'm upset I haven't ordered them before because they're so ono! A little sweet with some spiciness to it. And still crispy too. I highly recommend! 1
+yumm so good, hard to find though! But its the best breakfast place that I've found around here..but I'm still looking ;) 1
+Crackers & Co is a 4.5 only if we're on a 10-point scale. I went with a party of four and we were all very underwhelmed with the slop served here. Maybe we went on a bad day, but our disappointment went as far as the quality of the ingredients, which isn't something that typically varies on a day-to-day basis. \n\nNow, TC Eggington's is a decent breakfast spot. I can go there and count on a nicely prepared eggs benedict dish every time. Crackers is not the type of place that would be capable of making a decent Hollandaise or even poaching an egg properly. \n\nI wouldn't be quite so hard on this place if their rating wasn't so outrageous. I want to help others avoid going here with high hopes of an outstanding breakfast and come away with a belly full of unmemorable food. What has happened to our standards for a good traditional American breakfast? 0
+this place is amazing try the fried mushrooms and wings with ranch and be blown away..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1
+This was my 2nd try at this salon. The 1st time I wasn't very happy. I had better hair cuts at salons at half the price. The left side wasn't cut the same as the right side, and not evenly tapered. But, I tried for a second time. Big mistake! This cut is harder to manage then the first. She did cut it very fast and I think she wanted to save her self some time by cutting it less layered at the top. This has left my hair wanting to lay too flat on top. \n\nBoth times I went to this salon I was the stylist's 1st appointment. Both times she was late. She was over 10 minutes late for work and she rushed me out with a speed cut. 0
+Have been going here for a while now.. ERIC is the best... he does my hair and the kids hair too and we couldn't be happier.. and for the waxing AMANDA is wonderful... :) 1
+I wouldn't trust or recommend Eunique Rodgers AT ALL! 0
+I love the Holiday Inn brand, but I'd avoid this particular hotel in the future. Nobody seems very happy to be working there. \n\nI'd gotten a bottle of water on check-in because I'm a platinum Priority Club member. I lost the cap and asked for a new bottle at the registration desk as I needed to leave to deliver a presentation. The staff member at the desk got rather huffy about it. Instead of getting one from the back room, she called another department and asked to have one delivered to the front. After 10 minutes, we gave up and had to leave. 100,000+ Priority Club points and a second bottle 17-oz. bottle of water is apparently an unreasonable request.\n\nThe room wasn't made up the first day by 4:30 in the afternoon - we had to call to request service. The mattress was the soft, ancient kind that bounces your bedmate if you make the slightest move. \n\nI visit Mesa for this conference annually and I'll be staying elsewhere next year. 0
+This is supposed to be a non-smoking hotel, but they let guests smoke on the balconies. Second-hand smoke is sucked into the through-the-wall air conditioning units and your room smells like smoke. There is nothing management can do except give you a free breakfast, if you complain. Sad. 0
+Occasional obnoxious local but otherwise finest of dive bars ever. The bartender makes you feel right at home with a smile and is awesome. Vaping at the bar with $5 worth of your selections from the TouchTunes machine rocks. 1
+I love coming here to watch the latest movies and spend time with my daughter! 1
+We bought a new home recently and called Shasta and made an appointment for them to come by ,so we could get some ideas and prices. The appointment was for 9am, at 11am I called to see why they weren't here , after giving my name I was put on hold for 5 minutes. After being on hold I was asked for my phone number, which they had already and was told they would get back to me. It is now 12 o'clock and have yet to hear anything. SHASTA YOU HAVE MANAGED TO LOSE MY BUSINESS . THANKS FOR NOTHING. I will find a company who will appreciate my business and is dedicated to customer service, unlike your business. 0
+"I should've listened to the other reviewers. Rude and annoyed. That describes the people working there on the particular day I was there. They seemed annoyed that people were there to order coffee! The cashier was rude and rolled her eyes when someone said \""""Oh! Can I also get a pumpkin muffin?\"""" It made me uncomfortable. I ordered a peppermint mocha and when I took a sip it was soooooo strong I felt like I did a shot of peppermint schnapps! I went to the counter and said \""""I think there's an extra shot of peppermint in here. It's really strong\"""". The girl took it from me and made me another one. Never said a word. Not a sorry, not a oh no let me make you another one.....nothing. I guess I'll stick with what I know and not change up my routine." 0
+Like many have stated, Chen's serves Americanized Chinese food. That isn't to suggest that it isn't good. In fact, it quite good. We were promptly seated and given menus. \n\nThe establishment is well kept and not too noisy. Friendly service of the mom and pop shop gives the place a comfortable feel. Appetizer soups came out only a minute after ordering, and by the time we finished our cups of soup, our HOT meals were on the table!\n\nThe pan fried noodles were a little on the salty side, but tasted really good. The beef with snow peas was really good, especially after adding some chili sauce (which I asked for separately). Portion sizes definitely worth the money, and it's relatively inexpensive anyways. \n\nI would eat here over Panda Express any day! Better taste, waiter service, quieter and the personal touch of the owners running their business. Thank you! 1
+This place is a joke!! ATE there once and got some ribs, i gave them to the dog because they tasted like dog bones!!! Went back several months later with my girlfriend again!! because she wanted to try it out and it was the same, horrible place, bad food!!! don't bother going there!! 0
+Let me start by saying I am not a picky person... But when 3 of the 4 plates on our table had dried food still on them ( mine actually had a cement dried chunk of chicken glued to the back of it )... I figured I had to write something. The sheer filth didn't stop there... I took my kid into the bath room only to discover it hadn't been cleaned in something close to 10 years... My shoes were sticking to the floor from the stagnate urine, there was no towel paper and poop still in the toilet bowl. After returning to the table, the waiter came over to apologize in broken English to tell me the dishwasher was really backed up... We ended up leaving as I couldn't eat another bite... This place is great if your looking for cheap and want to attempt getting food poisoning. 0
+I was in town visiting my mom and we got takeout from this location. We ordered Mongolian beef, spicy shrimp and shrimp egg foo young. It was edible but I thought the portions were small and the food was bland. The egg foo young was weird--very small and tasted like a veggie burger. 0
+When I come home to Arizona this is always my first stop for a meal/snack when I get off the plane! There are no Jack in the Box restaurants in VA, so this is always a nice treat. I've never had issues with food or customer service. More details coming soon! 1
+Even if you have been to a Bashas'markets Inc before, you must go to this one! You could spend hours here, eat dinner, have a drink, and shop. Obviously the groceries can be pricier, but that's expected if you go in the first place. Expect to spend an additional 10-15% but probably worth it. 1
+Closest location for a business trip. Dated rooms. Wi-if is useless. Could not park anywhere near my room. Slept soundly. Upon waking, saw that I had a voucher for free breakfast. Went to the restaurant in the main building. Selection was extremely sparse but I figured that it was fine for a complimentary breakfast. Got some bacon, fruit, and hash brown (I mean REALLY sparse selection!!!!). Waitress approached me and told me b/c I had chosen a hot item, I would be charged an extra $6! I was amazed. I politely paid and left her a generous tip. The room was $190 alone for nothing special. I'll have to check the Best Western down the road next visit to the area. 0
+Mediocre, corporately-bland Mexican food (as one would expect from a chain restaurant, even though Los Gringos apparently isn't). The perky waitress either didn't deliver my simple request to the kitchen or they ignored it: I asked for my Chimichanga extra crispy, it arrived soft and doughty. Good chips & salsa, but that should be a given. Wouldn't go back and can only assume the diners giving four or five stars to Los Gringos have never had top flight Mexican. It you think the Olive Garden is good Italian food, this might be the place you; otherwise steer clear. 0
+Great place great service Michelle is an amazing Waitress, you will given great service for sure if you are fortunate enough to have her as your waitress! 1
+"Hello my fellow Phoenicians and snow birds!\n\nIt's time for another truthful review... I should start by saying I am not a disgruntled employee just you're average joe on the way to a day trip in the Superstitions.\n\nI did read some scary reviews but since there seems to be only one \""""hole in the wall\"""" diner in the area we took our chances and here it is in one word.. YUK!\n\nThere was one server and she ran her butt off , although I only saw her once I felt sorry for her as the place was filled. \n\nThe busboys hauled ass cleaning tables, delivering food and everything else so Good Job to all of you!\n\nWe got there just past 11 and was told we could no longer get breakfast yet 3 tables around us ordered breakfast so we did too.\n\nWe ordered eggs basted but I really knew better... Not everyone knows how to cook them and corned beef hash which I ordered WELL done. Of course the top was cooked well and middle not at all so I asked if they could put it back on the grill to cook it more.. As they walked away we heard one guy tell the other to put it in the microwave! Lol\n\nWhen I got it back.... Well, do I really need to tell you? The food was hot but not cooked and the based eggs were literally rubberized... The yolk was hard not runny as a basted egg should be. \n\nOne of the guys came back and I told him the eggs weren't basted he insisted the were.. I picked the eggs up by the white and it dangled there looking like they were Rubber!\n\nI ate the cooked top part of the hash and half piece of toast and my husband ate his bacon and part of the pancake , we asked for our check and told him how disappointed we were and all he did was apologize ... I told him he should be offering to comp the un eaten meal .. He gave me a funny look and took back the check and said it would come out of his paycheck! I said absolutely not and told him i would pay and he shouldn't take the loss because the cook doesn't know how to cook!\n\nI left a most generous tip and we Left... We noticed the help wanted sign for server and cook and I do hope they find people quick.... Especially someone who calls themselves a cook and actually knows what a freaking basted egg is!\n\nI feel sorry for all the snowbirds who flocked this diner that this is there only choice for food in town and even sorrier they somehow developed a taste for this crud on a plate!\n\nThe only reason I was generous and gave 2 stars is because I felt sorry for the hard working staff!\n\nSo there it is, plain and true!\n\nTry it if you want.... But don't say you weren't warned!\n\nEnjoy the weather and Bon Appetite'" 0
+Used to be my go-to chinese place when I lived in AJ and I visited there last night after being gone 3 years and glad to say the food is still great. Love their honey walnut chicken (but I did notice the sauce was a bit different, not quite as sweet as it was but still good.) Service is always good, but when the blue hairs come in during the fall it gets very busy so expect service to be slow. Great value and yummy food! =) 1
+"This golf course was pretty nice. While it was a bit more difficult because there is a lot of desert and less grass areas, it was still a great experience.\n\nOn-Time for Tee Time: They kept us on the schedule for our Tee off. They didn't have us go early, like I have experienced at other courses. Other courses that start doing that and end up 30+ minutes ahead and then others miss their scheduled tee time, when they are actually on time. Not here. They stuck to the schedule.\n\nPace: The pace was great. There was not the tight management as I have experienced at other courses. We did have a guy come and ask if the pace was ok for us, and we were fine. I didn't feel stressed about keeping up and we didn't really wait all that long by the time we got to the next hole. Other reviews may say the pace was too slow. That is their preference, but I wouldn't mark it down because of that. If you want a faster pace, go to another course that runs it that way.\n\nIt was a great relaxing time of golf, even though my game that day was horrible. :) Of course, it is always horrible. I need to take some lessons. Hahaha.\n\nLayout: It is a bit dangerous with the layout on some of these holes. One of our guys was nearly hit by a ball within 3 feet. Yikes! -- It wouldn't have been so bad, but no one yelled out \""""Four!\"""" -- That is not the fault of the course, that is the fault of the golfer not being responsible.\n\nIncluded lunch: This was great. The sandwich was full of meat for me. My friend ordered the tuna sandwich and it was packed with tuna. Great lunch after a great game.\n\nI would have given this course a 5, but with the dangerous layout of some of these holes, I had to mark it down." 1
+"Ate there at lunch today and it took 45 minutes to get a hamburger and patty melt. $23 for both including tax! Won't go back soon. Advised the manager but he just offered that they were \""""short handed\"""". 2 stars only because I was really hungry." 0
+Went hiking in the superstitions. Great day, we are driving back to Scottsdale and I see the DQ sign. I haven't had a peanut buster parfait since college in 1980. I hit it pretty hard. You aren't going to live forever you know? 1
+I took my wife, daughter - 7, son - 3, and mother-in-law (not by choice - lol) and we had a great time. The kids loved looking in the stores at all the different and somewhat authentic items. My daughter really enjoyed the gold mine tour and my sun loved the train ride. A definite must see if you want a taste of a mining town in the old west. 1
+I note this is the rating for a Monday-Friday visit. I do understand the weekends are better with gun shows.\n\nI wanted to come here after seeing this place on Laura McKenzie's Travel Show. I really wanted the see the MYSTERY SHACK that defies gravity with water running the wrong way and gravity that makes you walk on a diagonal.\n\n My main reason for the two star rating is because the website states the mystery shack is open 10-5 and it clearly wasn't. We also saw to call for seasonal hours and when we called the number it just rang and rang with nobody to answer. I think the charge to enter the mystery shack would have been $5.00 a person if it was open.\n\nThe reptile house was also closed. \nThe Ice Cream and Salsa House were also closed.\n\nI saw the museum ($1.00) it was very dusty and had an old Robert Redford's Buffalo Coat from a Movie he was in.\n\nIt doesn't take long to walk the grounds.\n\nIt's free to enter.\n\nThey have a Church on the grounds were you can pray.\n\nI wouldn't say don't go here but I recommend to wait for the weekend so maybe everything might be open and you might see the gun shows. 0
+We ventured to Feedbag tonight and were not impressed with the food. The service was very good and portion sizes were nice but the instant macaroni and cheese and instant mashed potatoes left us disappointed. 0
+"Our visit at this Arby's was a joke! The couple of clowns working around 8:00pm on 06/08/14, were as slow as snails and had the customer service skills of a piece of plywood. Seemed that there was one cook, one blonde girl cleaning the dining area, and a shift manager, named Jasmine. The shift manager continually stated \""""I'll be right with you\"""" again and again. At first, it was understandable, due to drive through orders, but then she just stopped and started talking to the blonde girl, giggling. When she finally got to us at the register, she was rude and unprofessional, sporting a look like we were inconveniencing her. After we gave her our order, she didn't bother to recite it back, but instead, gave me the total, swiped my card and slammed down the receipt with a pen and said, \""""I need you to sign this.\"""" $15/hr, eh? The food was great, but the service was insanely terrible and we will never go back." 0
+Don't come here for pizza. I looked at reviews to find a pizza place in Casa Grande to get a slice or personal pizza and thought that this place wouldn't be bad based on reviews. I was wrong.\n\nI ordered a sausage and mushroom pizza. The pizza barely had any cheese on it in the first place, but neither the sausage nor the mushrooms were actually baked INTO the pizza. It was obvious that they had pre-made cheese slices that they warmed up on the stove top and just sprinkled the ingredients on. The crust was a decent thin crust, but the mushrooms were greasy and rubbery, the taste of the sausage was indescribable and gross (seriously, if you insist on getting pizza here, don't get the sausage). 0
+We stopped in for dinner my husband had the Aah chi wa wa burger and a cup of the tortilla soup. He loved them both! I had a cup of the soup of the day, which was a wonderful cream of mushroom, and a half of chicken salad sandwich on a croissant. It was just yummy! We also ordered onion rings as an appetizer, really good but too much for two people not that we didn't eat them! \n\nI also took a piece of their carrot cake home, we had it today and it was good, not the best ever but 4 out of 5 stars.\n\nThe service is very friendly and attentive. 1
+I'd never eaten at a Cracker Barrel before so I can't comment if the food is so bad because of this location or just piss poor overall. \n\nThe cornbread was so bad I took one to go because we had the dog in the car and he wouldn't even eat it, it doesn't taste like there is any corn in it. Maybe if you add corn or just start using jiffy mix they would improve.\n\nMy oven fried chicken was pretty good - ill give them that. My Mac and cheese side would have been better if it was hot. Luke warm was the general theme of all of the sides - mashed potatoes were Luke too. The hashbrown casserole potatoes were still crunchy and undercooked which made it inedible. No one eats raw potato.\n\nHubby also had a tummy ache after eating here which scares me to think about the state of the kitchen. I will probably never eat at this chain again, 0
+Good Chinese food at a reasonable price. Staff is friendly and service is great. Small dine in but always seems to have seats available. Our favorites: War Won ton Soup, Pork Fried Rice and Sesame Chicken. We go back often and have plenty of leftovers for the next day at home. Yum. 1
+"Okay, this is hard for me, but the service this time was bad enough to warrant this. I have always been a fan of Big Wa. I have been eating here for five years, perhaps a bit longer. Today may keep me from going back. The food was great, always is, service was TERRIBLE. The server rushed us out as if our business was not important. Before we were done eating he literally came to our table and said \""""Okay\"""" and picked up our plates. To be fair, mine was empty, but my fiance and my 2 year old \ndaughters were not. That is totally unacceptable, and it is not like we were there for an extended period of time (around 20 minutes). To take my 2 year olds lunch without asking when we are spending $25 at your establishment is not acceptable." 0
+Hey it's Dairy Queen, what more is there to say? it's always clean 1
+Nice restaurant for Casa Grande, somewhat pricey for the demographics but overall food is good and presentation is attractive! \nThe Cactus Garden and museum on premises is a must to view!\nFamily owned and operated with pride. Owner greets customers and is very cordial. 1
+Well it is a Denny's so I shouldn't be to critical. However, the place was dirty. Hair strands and food pieces on the booth and a dirty floor. Food was typical Denny's food. Service was decent and servers were very nice. 0
+I could not get my point across and felt horribly disrespected as a parent. I was asked inappropriate questions and was told to stop breastfeeding and to formula feed because his wife did and their kids are fine. In my opinion, no doctor should try to persuade a mother to stop breastfeeding, period. No doctor should question a mother who is making safe, healthy choices for their child.\n\n After hearing a two year old boys being circumsized in office, I went home and immediately started looking for a new pediatrician. 0
+I really love the pizza here. Service is hit or miss. My only complaint is the prices. They are way too high for casa. We stopped going when they stopped the specials. If they cleaned the place up to make the atmosphere less divey, it might help also. Large Chad's special (14 inch pizza), a couple sodas, tax and tip is thirty bucks.\nGood pizza, but better get it to go... 1
+I went to get lunch around 10:26 and there's always some kind of hassle with these people. The rude woman in drive thru said we're not serving lunch right now. But when I went to the same place 3 weeks ago they started serving it at 10:20 WTF ???? I left this dump. What a lousy way to start the day. Cocksuckers !!! 0
+What happened to you Outback!? We have been frequenting you for years and the last several times we have been there - were very disappointing! Food served cold, steaks not cooked to order, and one time we had a very rude Server, (female). Goodbye Outback. 0
+I am so done with outback steakhouse. We went there last night for a birthday dinner and we had so many issues everybody was upset about the meal. Ryan our waiter did not put the orders incorrectly, they had to remake a chicken salad which took forever to get back out to the table, my girlfriend's salad was not correct, they tried to fix it and made it worse. Ryan was very un-caring and the manager did not offer to make something else when the salad was bad the second time. This is the third time I've had issues with outback and we will not be back! 0
+"I usually go to Kathy's Alterations and she is great. I usually don't buy dry clean only items, but I had a dress that needed to be dry cleaned. Took it in and was told I needed to pre-pay, which was fine. When I went to pick it up I was told they were unable to clean it due to a built in belt made of leather which they said could be ruined by the dry cleaning process. What I can't believe is that I wasn't issued a refund. I paid cash. Not much, but I don't want \""""credit\"""" since I can't bring that item back and I don't wear clothes that I have to have dry cleaned. The teenagers working there were not \""""authorized\"""" to do anything and the owner is \""""out of town\"""" and a manager is \""""not available\"""". Learn to run a business. I am always able to call the owner for help at my job if there is a problem. I won't be back. I should have checked other reviews first." 0
+I tried their pizza on different occasions, different toppings but.... I just don't like it. It's tasteless and somewhat expensive. I always have to add either Parmesan cheese or garlic salt or even just salt! I like my pizza to have more flavor, some spice and Florencia's pizza was not that good. 0
+Just ordered delivery last night. I ordered a medium three topping pizza and a large calzone, which was $36. Way over priced! Then I opened the pizza box, only to see that the pizza was mostly globs of over bearing cheese. All cheese and hardly any toppings is a no go in my book. I just moved back to Chandler and I will never go back to this pizza joint. 0
+After looking around for good Chinese food in the area, we tried this place. We had it delivered and for $30 had enough food for two people for two nights! The spicy dumplings are a must try. Different than other dumplings. The best hot and sour soup I have found in AZ. Beef lo mein was good. Moo Goo Gai was good. As was the sweet and sour shrimp. I think we have found put go to chinese take out. 1
+"I am new to Phoenix and was looking for a really good Chinese place. This menu showed up on my door and I thought what the hell...well that's what I said after dealing with poor customer service and a dish called \""""Dragon and Phoenix\"""". This dish sounded good but had well over a whole onion and very little flavor. The meat dumplings....mystery meat! Definitely not potstickers. The search continues, good luck on your visit to this place." 0
+Excellent food at great prices! 1
+Pizza by the slice.. crust is crunchy and just right:) \n\nWe had a chance encounter with this place, by just driving by and decided to give it a whirl. Its a nice tiny eatery on the corner and it must be legit, because almost all the people ordering take-out and dining in were Italian.. We only tried the pizza by the slice, so cannot comment on anything else. \n\nGive it a try! 1
+Not happy 0
+Unfortunately I need to downgrade my rating. I still think the service is great. Very friendly. However, there are some big things I'm noticing when I go back that really bother me...\n\nIt's increasingly cluttered and dirty. And most of the nail polish looks old and rancid.\n\nI get a basic mani and pedi here, which was working fine for me. Each time they would try to upsell me to gel, and finally I gave in.\n\nSo at 3x the price for my normal manicure, they told me it would last for 3 weeks. Hardly. 4 days later, the polish on my thumbs were totally chipped and there were lots of air bubbles that popped up. Being that I had French, the bubbles look black on my nails. So I went back to have it fixed.\n\nThe girl did a really sloppy job. Polish is too thick. My polish is already peeling up and it's only been a week.\n\nI already knew that their products are old so I would bring my own nail polish. But now I'm irritated because I feel like I was talked into gel and it only lasted as long as my regular manicure because they are using crappy old product (high probability) and the gel was poorly applied (lack of skill).\n\nSo, if i need something basic done for cheap and fast, I'll still go here. But if I need a quality job done, I'm going to pay a little more and go somewhere else. 0
+I was in today and was cut by the callous removal tool on my ankle during a pedicure. It bled and stung and was not pretty. I was compensated by a 10% discount.(?) This is not how I would do business if I wanted to retain a brand new customer whom I just cut a chunk of skin off their ankle. Ouch! good thing i didnt have an event tonight and had to wear heels. Horrible service! 0
+This one is in Chandler mall. Second floor above Wildflower Bakery. One very nice thing about Lenscrafters is that they will adjust your glasses for you free. Their frame selection is a little limited, but they do have some nice choices. They accept several different insurances, or if you don't have insurance you can use AAA. Plus they have specials from time to time.\n\nAnd they do stand behind their work. If you have a problem within the first few weeks (90 days, I think), they will make it right. Even if that means new lenses.\n\nWe usually come here for our glasses. 1
+I came to batteries plus after going to a couple of other stores that didn't have the batteries I needed. The batteries I needed were extremely small, smaller than hearing aid batteries, and they had little Japanese writing on them. When I went to Batteries Plus I walked up to the counter, and asked if they had these batteries. After waiting about 1 minute the gentleman emerged from their back room with the batteries I needed. I have never seen so many batteries in my life. For all of your battery needs, visit Batteries Plus! 1
+"I was unimpressed today with this do it yourself (DIY) car wash. \n\nIt was a nice touch having a credit card accepting swipper to go with that Quarter eating dial apparatus that starts at $1.75\n\nHowever the water pressure is low and the \""""Spotless\"""" setting is sadly all but ineffective. In a hard water area like greater Phoenix, you would think they could get this right. \n\nReturn factor, zero. Sorry." 0
+Basketball court is a serious safety hazard. I expect better up keep from a national brand as LA Fitness. The associates at the front desk are unprofessional and sloppy. Yes it's a gym but class is required in any establishment. 0
+I went to this place knowing that it was fast food mexican. The food was just ok and I've tried it a few times. The people that work there are never nice and have never said Hi or thank you. I'm obviously not going there for the atmosphere but c'mon you could have some manners. \nThe last time I ate here the girl started mopping under my table that I was eating at and all of the others beside me. The smell of the floor cleaner was so overwhelming it got me sick. I did tell her not to mop near me but should I have to? I won't be eating here again. Even if the food was good it's not worth the attitude this place gives. 0
+Love them, great little hole in the wall ! Great tacos, nachos and burritos and it doesn't put a hole in your wallet. We prefer the one on Chandler Blvd. and Dobson in Chandler. 1
+I had the beef taco and cheese enchilada combo with beans and rice. The beans and rice were pretty standard. The cheese enchilada was quite cheesy and tasty. The beef taco was just OK, but that's partly my fault. I was expecting ground beef, but you have to specifically ask for it, so the next time I will go in I'll try that. 1
+"Okay, here it goes...this may get long winded but I swear it is a truthful and honest review, so please read closely\n\nI lived at Lakeside (formerly known as Lakeside Village) for over 3 years, through 2013 and I saw the old management company Con AM get bought out by another management company called Madrona Ridge. Con Am wasn't the best, but things went downhill when madrona ridge took over.\n\nWhen I first moved here they were literally giving apartments away, they were offering less than $500 per month for a 1 bedroom in a nice part of town, with a lake view, so it was a good deal. For the first 2 years there it was pretty solid, the managers knew my name, they cared about my problems and fixed anything I needed immediately, I'm talking same day service. They were nice people. Con AM and the old managers were nice to me and actually tried to show customer service...unlike the new management.\n\nAround the time Madrona Ridge took over things just got ratty. Loud and creepy people started moving in, bringing all of their loud and creepy friends with them. Supposedly they have a no crime policy and won't rent to criminals, yet the very loud and vocal neighbors loved to talk about their DUI's and jail time. A lot more weirdo people started showing up and walking around at night. I saw a drunk guy smash someone's windshield in a fit of rage and sped off, and someone did a nice hit and run on my car while it was parked...and of course nobody picked up their dog poop...at all. The landscapers didn't care to pick it up, the maintenance guys didn't care, so there it sat.\nMadrona Ridge promised all previous residents even better service than Con Am gave. I was wrapping up a lease when Madrona Ridge took over and they offered me an okay deal, so I stayed. But right after they started to get sloppy and dissapoint. They hired the current girls who manage Lakeside a few months later and their awful service started to show. \n\nThe current staff working here are probably the slowest, rudest, most impersonal women around. These girls Traci and Lucinda are NOT right for this job. They are NOT friendly or easy to deal with at all when you have a question or concern, they are NOT accommodating or welcoming, no smiles, just a bland \""""I don't care\"""" attitude. If you do anything to displease them or make them think hard they will treat you like dirt. They also won't bother remembering your name or showing you any kind of human service, they'll just call you \""""HEY\"""" or \""""You.\"""" Also, if you have a problem or a concern be sure to just walk in and demand to talk because they don't listen to their voicemails or return phone calls. \n\n I've had problems with bugs, repairs, questions, and rarely did they return a call or get anything moving unless you tell them again and again. In the early days when I needed something fixed con-am would have it fixed in a day or two, these girls will make sure it takes over a week if you're lucky. So either get good at fixing your own stuff or be prepared to wait, because as these managers know you aren't that important. Seriously...how hard is it to FAKE customer service? At least try to remember someone's name and care a little bit, a fake smile, anything helps, especially in a SALES position...you kill more flies with honey than vinegar. FYI.\n\nI left when they offered a renewal notice at the end of my lease, they offered me a new lease agreement that was ABSURD and overpriced. The one bedrooms here are 600 square feet, just tiny little run down apartments from the 1980's, and they are now asking $725.00+ per month...that doesn't include taxes, pet rent (if you have em) and utilities. So basically they are charging around $800 per month for a 600 sq. foot hole in the wall in an old crumby complex, when you can go find a nice, NEW, cleaner mark taylor or other luxury apartment for only a few dollars more per month. Uhhh yeah, no thanks lakeside! I did just that and found a better, nicer, newer place for only pennies more than here. \n\n Do not believe the website, it is totally false advertised. What you see online is NOT what you will get in person. What you'll really see are outdated appliances from the 80's, peeling paint, popcorn ceilings, cheap carpeting, tiny closets, and no storage space. \n\nLakeside used to be a lot better, I used to love it at first and I'm grateful for the good times I had while it lasted. The management used to be nicer, the grounds used to be cleaner, and the prices used to be reasonable. This place has delusions of grandeur...the managers think it's a luxury complex and are charging people ridiculous luxury prices for run down, ugly little apartments that are not worth their price tag, and the service you get isn't worth a dollar. \n\nThe area is pretty good and the lake is pretty at night time, there are nice walkways and some handy shops nearby, but honestly look elsewhere if you want both quality and value." 0
+sadly, i can't let my old review stand. i hope no one went there based on that review. idk what happened butttttttttttttttttttttttttt our food this last time was not good. \n\nthe beans on my friends plate looked like dried out play-do. it was really gross to look at from across the table, not gonna lie. and the lettuce on her plate was brown and wilty. i couldn't handle it.\n\n my food had this weird flavor and honestly....\n\neverything had a weird taste, even my diet coke. we both agreed everything had a funny taste. idk what it was. i was sad bc last time my dinner was so amazing. i probably won't be going back for awhile. or ever, i haven't decided. 0
+For anyone who gives this place five stars-I seriously question your taste buds. This is the Hometown Buffet of mexican food and it left both my friend and I feeling extremely ill. If you want to spend a lot of money for canned food, then Valle Luna is perfect for you. 0
+I love their mexican pizza! Happy hour in the cantina has great deals, half off appetizers and drink specials. 1
+"We went with a group of 9 of us girls. I requested a \""""little\"""" bit of sour cream on my tacos and they wanted to charge for a bowl. Really? Who eats a bowl of sour cream on a taco? I also requested a few peppers and they too wanted to charge for a bowl of them. My butt would be on fire the next am if I had a bowl if peppers and you want to charge me for the discomfort, good lord!!!...I requested to talk to management... His response was rude and advised me that even if I wanted a dab of sour cream or 1 slice of pepper they would charge for the bowl and to deal with it. Total charge would have been 4.95. I sent my entire plate back and said I guess I won't be paying for a dinner then or my margarita. They could have made 20.00+ off me, but rather made zero. The manager name is Usiel Molina. He's rude and seriously should not be in customer service let alone management. The others were not very pleased with the food. The only thing this place has going is the patio environment." 0
+Happy hour is well worth it. The service was good , my waiter kinda got lost in the crowd ( maybe he can crowd surf). 1
+Red chille Carne is the best. Every Wednesday they have special priced menu where meals are 7.95 and kids eat for 1.50. Such a great deal and it is very filling. The food is always fresh and hot when they sever you. Bean dip and salsa with chips when u first arrive, um I'm good. Definitely recommend this place for any occasion. 1
+I had a recent incident where 2 dress shirts I had brought in for cleaning were misplaced. Things happen yes, but it has been a bit of a nightmare dealing with the owner, Amish Amin, regarding compensation. Not only has this dragged on but his low-ball idea of a resolution is a $50 store credit for shirts that retailed at $85 each. I have been a patron for going on 8 yrs as I live around the corner, and easily spent ~$3000 in that time span. Despite this, Mr Amin's rude, unprofessional and outright unscrupulous way of conducting business has guaranteed that I will not be patronizing this business anymore and want to notify anyone of how 'fair-minded' this shyster is. As an entrepreneur myself, you make it right with the customer for lost/damaged property. THAT is good business.. I recently was there and witnessed him yelling disparagingly at a female patron regarding a purse damaged during a cleaning. Your money is good there until they have to take responsibility for damaging or misplacing your merchandise...and then the customer service turns nasty. Talk about bad business. To be fair, the staff at the Baseline store are good people; courteous, friendly and professional. Too bad that did not rub off on the owner who, in my opinion, lacks integrity and no longer deserves my business. 0
+The restaurant looks dirty and greasy inside. All the side dishes looked like they had been sitting there for days. The flavor of the food was good tho. But the restaurant needs a makeover and a good cleaning 0
+"Awesome! One of the few small businesses that meet my expectations and then some. \n\nI am relatively new here and was looking for a groomer for my almost 100 pd. dog german shepard mix. He blows two coats ( top and undercoat) and it is impossible for me to keep up when the weather changes even brushing daily. Hair just falls off him in clumps when he walks... that is the condition he was in... \n\nI called DDO and got a quick appointment at the time I wanted. I asked for a bath/shedding treatment. They were friendly and professional at drop off. Even though he is big, it only took two hours. The best part was when I went to pick him up. He was almost sleeping in the middle of the floor, no stress whats so ever. And WHAT a job!! He was super clean and ALL his lose hair was gone! All at a price 30% less then what I have been charged else where for a so so or bad job. Other places have all this fancy \""""treatment\"""" stuff that doesn't do so great a job but cost an arm and leg .... \n\nIf you want groomer, you have to try this place. They are near the freeway so convent to most in the area. I will get him groomed more because the price is right and quality is high. You got to love it when businesses do what the say they will....... how refreshing. Thanks Dog Days Out!" 1
+If you sign up for their rewards program you will get $$ back and 20% off coupon for ALL your shopping on special days so it's a pretty good deal. This store is well stocked and clean. 1
+I've been 4 times, my sister was pregnant and the baby needed that Pho--Lucky me!\n\nBest Pho, ever. \n\nBest spring rolls and the egg roll is served the right way--with lettuce to wrap around. Also, fresh oil--not oil that's been around for 100 years--you know what i mean... *fresh*\n\nHuge, generous portions, fresh and authentic. Gracious and hospitable service and the prices are insanely low.\n\nSo good that I'll drive to Chandler from South Scottsdale just for a taste.\n\nGo. Now.\n\n-*- After reading a couple of reviews, I have to request that anyone please *not* dine here if you can't handle Vietnamese people eating next to you--I would hate for your bigotry to ruin the experience for anyone else. In fact, you should probably not dine anywhere outside of your home if you're so consumed with hatred for anyone of a different ethnicity. Thanks, much appreciated! =) -*- 1
+"I've been to like 2 Vietnamese restaurants in my life, so I'm not an expert and can't compare this to anything else. But I really liked the food and the flavors of this food. I could see the menu being a little overwhelming but I asked some people who'd been before and checked the other Yelp reviews and decided on the following:\n\nBeef Chow Fun - Yum. Greasy but excellent dish. Kind of reminded me of Mongolian beef over noodles. Fun indeed.\n\nSpicy Beef w/ Rice Noodles - Probably my favorite of the soups I tried. This had a little bit more going on that just broth and noodles. Good enough that at some point, I will crave a bowl and be back for it.\n\nFreshly Sliced Beef Pho - This was what I expected. A kind of nicely flavored beef broth soup. A little bland for me, but my kids LOVED it.\n\nPork Bun (pork and egg rolls on cold vermicelli noodles) - I was most surprised by this one. Cold noodles and fish sauce makes me say \""""meh,\"""" but I really liked this dish. Fish sauce and all. Actually the sauce probably made the dish.\n\nAs everyone else has said, the places is pretty cheap. Unlike everyone else... you can keep the darn spring rolls. Egg roll... awesome. Cold transparently wrapped bunches of tasteless lettuce... not so much." 1
+"Update: Remember the friend thand had eaten the food with a fly? Well, today his wife just told me he has been going to the bathroom all day. I think he got food poison? They're going to be reported to the Department of Health, Chandler City, and BBB.\n\n--------\n\nWe always eat here when we crave Saigon Pho. Today was the last we eat here. Here's why .\n\nWe ate with 2 other families. One of the families got their order wrong. Instead of apologizing, the server kept pointing at the menu telling them that they got what they ordered. Then, my friend found a dead fly in his food. Disappointed friend talked to another server about it. You know what the server said instead of simply apologizing? She said \""""you sit by the door so the fly must have gotten in and on your food.\"""" My friend's wife said that the fly was already under the food. Server replied, \""""no, no, no, no!\"""" She should have just apoligized so they could have moved on. They even had the audacity to charge them for the plate with the dead fly. My friends paid for it anyways. I could tell that they were trying to get rid of us. The other server gave our check even though we were still eating. He kept coming back for it thinking I would put my card on the bill. Later, I see a server putting a shaved ice desert on our table. We didn't accept it. My friend said the damage has been done. All they needed was an apology, but instead, the rude server kept on with her attitude. Finally, the couple asked for the number of their manager. Rude server was upset. These people need to learn about customer service and ethics. I never make reviews. When I do, it's something everyone has to know about." 0
+The food and value at Saigon, bar none is a 10 for me. I love the sliced beef pho #12 which I must order with an order of spring rolls. The soup is always hot and fast with fresh sprouts, lime, and basil. As for the spring rolls, well I have an addiction to these fried egg rolls wrapped in romaine lettuce and mint. On occasion I will splurge and order a fresh drip ice coffee--a nice finish to a good meal. \n\nThe service is swift and mildly courteous which is fine by me only because the food is exceptional! 1
+Fastest service ever! I love getting breakfast here because I know it will never make me late! The employees are so friendly, too!\n\nDuring once visit, I had been dieting for a while and decided to treat myself to some fries but they were less than warm. Any other time and I would have eaten them, but I had been craving them so bad!! They happily made me some fresh fries and chatted with me while I waited! It made my day ;) 1
+Always a bargain to be found 1
+Very disappointed by this place. Maintenance and upkeep on a minimal scale. Faulty wiring, drafty windows, missing screws, doors that fall off the hinges, leaky toilets, insects, windows that don't close all the way, deteriorating stairwells, no doorbells....there are SO many other properties in this area that render this place useless. My advice is to drive around the corner or even across the street or a few blocks down. It is obvious that the renter is simply a statistic here. 0
+I love this place. They have delicious pizza, pasta, and beer. I don't know what they put in their pizza muffins, but the thi 1
+The BF and I went here tonight and it was AWESOME!!! This place is a cute little family restaurant that has comforting food for extremely inexpensive. We shared an individual salad, which was fresh and had an abundance of cucumbers and tomatoes...also, the house italian dressing was very tasty. We got an order of breadsticks, which were good, nothing wonderful, but something I would get again. Then we shared a calzone with pepperoni and ricotta cheese that was very good. The calzone crust was golden and delicious and the sauce was also very good. But you wanna know the best part? Our very filling dinner cost 12$. That's right. 12$. That is crazy ridiculous! We will definitely be back here... this may be our new go to pizza place, so hooray for that! 1
+I really like this place. The food is consistent and high quality, and the prices and service are excellent. They are often busy and the actual restaurant decor, etc. is nothing special, but you are there for the food, right? 1
+I had the regular spaghetti with marinara and meatballs. And the meatballs were good with the sauce but the sauce alone with the noodles was HORRIBLE the marinara sauce tasted like packaged ketchup from in n out! If I were you I would just order the Alfredo like this old man was raving about in the restaurant or have the famous baked spaghetti but I've had way better! I'm never going there again customers were giving me weird looks... So overall my experience at this restaurant was uncomfortable and the food tasted like a frozen meal cooked in a microwave! Do not eat here!!!! I'd rather eat a gas station mexican breakfast burrito 0
+"When I noticed my kitty starting to constantly, vigorously scratch her head, especially around her eye, I made an appointment for here. Went to the appointment and waited for almost 3 hours before seeing anyone. Hearing all the dogs barking for that long terrified her that much more. Then I finally got in waited some more, saw the vet assistant for only a couple minutes and again waited almost another hour before finally seeing the actual vet.\nNo apologies for waiting all afternoon, no sympathy or compassion shown for a sick kitty. Felt like I just took my car in to the repair shop. She was examined, had tests run and the vet comes back and says Chloe (my cat) has ear mites. I asked how thats possible. She lives in a clean house, never goes outside, my other cat is fine. The response was \""""I dont know, but she has mites\"""". 3 different meds were prescribed and follow up was scheduled. At the follow up, we saw a different vet who treated her better. He explained everything to me, including pricing. I again asked about the ear mites. He looked at her file and said she never had ear mites! She just had a deep ear infection.\nHere's the kicker. The first time she was brought in, she was so scared she had a little \""""accident\"""" in her kennel. I grabbed some tissues and immediately cleaned it up. I asked the assistant where a garbage can was, she took the tissues from me and threw it out and then charged me a \""""medical waste disposal fee\"""" of $4! \nOverall, I would only recommend taking your pet there for something simple like getting shots updated or something very minor. I want a vet who is going to get to know my pets and treat them more like a patient. I won't be going back there." 0
+Pesto's rocks the kazbah! It is a hot little spot in an armpit of a strip mall. The wine bar is movin' and shakin' almost every night of the week. Forget, 98South, 56East, if you want to chat with a bunch of fun people about absolutely anything with a staff that is there to cater to your every wine desire, well, Pestos is great. \n\nThe wine list is a treat to drink yourself through and should be on someone's - maybe mine - top 75 things to do list! As lovely as the wine list is, what truly is the cherry on this sweet slice are the bartenders. They are not shy about a generous pour, love a long chat about absolutely nothing and know absolutely everything about the wine they serve and love to share. What is not to like about this establishment....well, the food is just okay. Hey, its' Chandler. Wadda ya want? The pizza crust has improved recently and well, the appetizers have never been anything to right home about. Does the food detract, yes but just a little bit, hit the bar, serve yourself up a flight and turn to your neighbor and start chatting! 1
+After going to see Eat, Pray, Love, of course there was nothing I was craving more than authentic Italian food!!! I've been here before for lunch and dinner, so Pestos was the first place that popped into my head. This place apparently has been around for YEARS and I'm not surprised-their food is amazing! I ended up getting take-out rather than braving the bar solo (there's also a separate dining area) and ordered the linguini with white clam sauce (it was to die for!), mozzarella sticks with marinara, olives (not a huge fan of the sesame bread that comes with it), and OF COURSE a cannoli for dessert! The linguini was perfectly done and the clam sauce was amazing with just the right amount of clams. The mozzarella sticks were so-so, nothing special about them that I was thinking I should have gotten the stuffed mushrooms instead...these I KNOW are worth it...oh well, next time. The olives (an appetizer) were a delightful blend of 4 or so different types and it definitely hit the spot-I love olives!! They come with sesame bread, which I'm not really a fan of but I was craving carbs so I smothered some butter on it and was over it pretty fast. Now, I have NEVER had a cannoli as delicious as the ones I've gotten from Pesto's! Ever. These are absolutely melt-in-your-mouth amazing! From the chocolate chips inside to the crushed pistaccios outside sprinkled with a little powdered sugar and a fresh, crispy shell, your mouth will thank you!! Everyone that works here is absolutely amazing! It's a family business and their pride of ownership shows in everything they do. I've NEVER had bad service here and even when they're over-run with the high schoolers (note to self: don't go during Seton's lunch hour), their service has always been top-notch! I highly recommend checking them out-even if it is just for an amazing cannoli! =) 1
+This place totally surprised me. The staff was warm and friendly and the food was both unique and very fresh. The gnocchi was excellent. They even had a kids menu although they seem to cater more toward adults. 1
+Lovely family own restaurant. A true neighborhood gem.\n\nAwesome service and really comfortable.\n\nThey have more high tops than regular tables so be aware if you go with kids our elder people.\n\nI tried the calamari, cauliflower, custom pizza, pineapple Canadian bacon pizza and the lasagna. Very solid and well presented dishes. \n\nBe aware, servings are big.\n\nFit desert I had the chocolate lava cake with hazelnut ice cream. There was no hot chocolate filling :'( the I've cream was delicious though.\n\nHighly recommended and we'll be back and try other dishes (beet salad for sure).\n\nSo the missing star is because there's room for improvement. Which for them will be really easy to do.\n\nPrices are fair.\n\nCheers 1
+If you want to be yelled out and called a liar, go to RSVP realty. A few months into a rental agreement, the A/C went out during a heat wave in August. RSVP told us to stay in a hotel and they would reimburse us for up to $75. A few weeks after we submitted our receipts for two days, we received a letter stating that the tenants were responsible for the motor breaking and attached the $700 bill! And the hotel would not be covered. When my roommate and I spoke to RSVP, we were told that we were to blame because the filter was not replaced. We communicated that the filter was replaced last month and he told us we were lying. He not only backed out on his commitment to fix the repair and reimburse us for the hotel, but blamed us for the old air conditioner going out on a hot AZ summer day. I am not only completely appalled by the shady company, but appalled by the lack of professionalism in yelling at us calling us liars and that the landlord wants to evict us. When talking to the owner of the home, she profusely apologized for RSVPs unprofessional behavior and lies. I will never use RSVP realty for ANY business and will share this story with people. 0
+I have been going to All American Eyeglass Repair for several years. I always change out nose pads on my sunglasses to silicone nonslip pads. They cost around $30 depending on type of frames. They normally have friendly and knowledgeable staffs there and never had any problems before. I even recommended to friends and co-workers. Last time I was there, there was this crazy old witch there and she was so rude and made a big deal about adjusting my glasses. She said she had to charge me $15 to adjust my sunglasses because they weren't purchased there. WHAT?!?! I've been taking all of my glasses there for repairs and never had any problems with free fitting. When they replaced the nose pads, the staff always adjust to make sure they fit properly. The guy that worked on my glasses told me to wear for a day and see how they fit and bring back for readjustment if needed. This crazy lady (I believe she's the owner) tried to charge me a fee. I had to argue with her till she finally agree to adjust at no charge. She was freakin nuts! Every eyeglass place I've ever been always adjust at no charge even though I did not purchase them there. I will not give them any more business and will not be going back. 0
+Don't ever buy the HD and B&J ice cream there. It was so expensive if compare to Traget. Not going back for sure. 0
+I feel bad 'cause I know this is a local owned business, it's close to me and I believe has been here since I moved here in '94. Used to be the only store and I never had a problem with it. The employees are great! Not sure if more selection has raised my awareness or if this place has just degraded in what it offers.\n\nPrices vary - all the markets play their games, price this low to get people in, mark other things up to make the profit. But the selection of fresh produce is lacking and the meat is really mediocre. I have shopped AJ's and it appears Eddie Basha is sending all the good stuff there and placing the leftovers here. Never a great selection, overpriced and I have been really disappointed with the beef I've gotten here.\n\nHope they can stay in business but I actually drive a bit out of my way to hit the Fry's as they have a better selection of produce and meat. Not great but better for sure. I go here now only if I'm in dire need of some staple item and am too lazy to drive the extra few miles. 0
+best Mediterranean food in the valley, love the open kitchen layout, it makes for a great show on a Friday or Saturday night, the live jazz on Thursdays and Saturdays makes it worth the trip from central phoenix for me. i got hooked at the location in Tempe when i was going to school, Samir was running it then( one of the greatest chefs in the southwest) they still use many of his recipes and maintain his style. they have a few locations all over the valley. Chandler, with the pond, the patio, and the interior layout w/ live music this is with out a doubt their best location, ask your server for the details on the dishes it will make your decision a lot easier, great wine list too and again allow your server to guide you in the right direction. healthy fresh food, great prices, great service, creative atmosphere. 1
+"\""""Let's meet at the Chandler Pita Jungle!\"""" texts fiddle r dee. \""""What's it near? Like the mall proper?\"""" I text back. \""""Dobson and Ray!\"""" she exclaims (she's easily excitable it's pretty cute the first hundred thousand times but after that it's like wha'ev's :p) \""""What the hell!?! That's not near the mall!!!\"""" I shout in my mind. I had no idea that there was anything else in Chandler besides that obnoxious mall, an In-n-Out Burger, and were all the house wives whose husbands aren't wealthy enough to give them houses in Scottsdale lived. I couldn't believe it. Amazing. \n\nSo I park the chrome trimmed tank and burst through the doors looking for the fiddle r and a bunch of friggin' ducks that she has been eyeballing for lunch. She urged me several times in class via text to hurry because raw duck gives her indigestion and she didn't think the proprietors would look favorably upon her preparing her own lunch on the patio (unlike the Monastery). She was ravenous and there's a fierceness that comes out when she gets that way. It would be scary if it didn't makes me giggle. Anywhodunnit, yah, a friggin' patio and with friggin' ducks! I love friggin' ducks! Oh yah, around noon this place is filled with soccer moms mostly minus their spawn but a couple of the moms stole them away from their nannies long enough to show the brats off to the other soccer moms. I imagine the conversations go a little like this, \""""Look how much more better and how much more pretty my baby, I forget its name, is than your baby that you forgot its name is.\"""" \""""oh yah, but at least my husband, I forget his name, bought me better tits than your husband, you forget his name, did.\"""" and then they go runnin' for the shelter of their mothers' little helper... I think this is why I wasn't really noticed when I first walked in and asked about the ducks I look nothing like these people, my soul had not been crushed by the fact that I sold my dreams for a cookie cutter cardboard existence (mostly because I sold my soul in 4th grade, a long time ago).\n\nI finally found fiddle r at her table on the patio and exchanged glares I sat to wait another ten minutes until someone asked us if we needed help. Luckily for the staff the conversation was fairly good otherwise the fork that Ms. fiddle r was fiddling (she's an amazing fiddler) with would have ended up in someone's temple a couple of times.\n\nWhen we finally received a bit of wait attention nothing on the menu jumped out at me. I was thinking lamb or pork gyro. Sad face for Howard, beef gyro for me. Fiddle r ordered the Lavosh Shwarma wrap that read like it might be the good side of yummy but I didn't want to order the same thing because I wanted to be different.\n\nI've been to one other Pita Jungle (across from MCC in Mesa on Southern) three times in total but have never been overly impressed by them but seemed fairly competent. This one fell inline with it's sister store even with the strange beef in the gyro that I think they try to make look like lamb but in rectangular slices. WHERE IS THE FRIGGIN' LAMB!?! The exception as far as the food is concerned was the Blue Corn Nachos that fiddle r ordered for us. Someone in the kitchen dumped a bucket of goodness onto a plate and slathered it with cheesy gooey-ness! Yum! Fiddle r and I enjoyed it muchly as did the ducks. And actually ducks like a lot of things I wouldn't have thought like tomatoes, beans, beef, and chicken. I wished they served duck because that would have been hilarious.\n\nWhat made this place fun was not the food (2.25-2.5 stars - I changed my mind.) and definitely not the service we received (2 stars, I wasn't even asked if I wanted another beer) it was the shaded friggin' patio located on the edge of a man-made lake-ish type water feature and the friggin' ducks and as always the friggin' company." 0
+I would say that I prefer the Mesa location simply because it tends to be quieter but this one is within walking distance for me so it's often the one I go to. Plus I like sitting out out by the lake when the temperature finally becomes reasonable.\n\nI was reading the previous reviews and a lot of people have had problems with the service but I've never had anything but wonderful service here. I've eaten here during busy and slow times and the service has always been pretty consistant. The food is excellent and, I think, appropriately priced. I love going to a restaurant where a good chunk of the food is vegetarian because that is so rare. I especially love their Gazpacho, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Spinach Cheese Lavosh thing on their app menu. I do eat fish occasionally so my only sadness is that they stopped carrying the Tuna Melt Pizza which was to die for. Maybe they'll bring it back someday.......can you hear me Pita Jungle? 1
+Walked in to the sight of the hostess and all the wait staff texting on their phones. Bartender said we could seat ourselves. Waited for about 15 minutes- didn't even get waters. There was more staff on hand than patrons, so there was no reason for any kind of wait. Poor service, total lack of professionalism... Went to the Mexican grill next door and had drinks in less than 3 minutes. I suggest going there instead! 0
+Customer service is always an A+! My husband and I come in a lot! They have our drink order down as well as our food order!! Super friendly and they always cater to our needs! We love this pita jungle!! 1
+The salads here are absolutely delicious and there is so many choices to choose from! The service was so nice and I enjoyed that the hosts and servers were all wearing their normal attire. The building was so unique and I loved the decor in the place. \n\nI got the Greek Salad, I highly recommend it! 1
+This place is located conveniently close to me, so I had to stop by for a weekend breakfast. The decor is classic 50s diner, so I really wanted to like this place but I came away disappointed. The service was fine, the food looked delicious, but ultimately everything I tried was bland and forgettable.\n\nSometimes I am hesitant to trust my first impression of a restaurant's food... as if my taste buds might be having an off day. However, I went with a friend who is potentially the world expert on biscuits & gravy. Absolutely every breakfast joint he dines at, he samples their biscuits and gravy (in addition to the regular breakfast). Biscuits + white sausage gravy should = delicous. Not here. It must've been made from a mix.\n\nSorry to say I didn't enjoy my dining experience here. The food filled the void but had no flavor. 0
+I had a BBQ Beef Sandwich at Chase's Diner today. Good food as well as good fries. This is one of those 50's style diners that's fun to eat at. I also like the sign I read when eating there that stated,\nAll Unattended Children Will Be Given an Espresso and a New Puppy. \nHilarious. 1
+Went here for a quick weekday breakfast while running errands. \nStaff= friendly. \nService= quick & pleasant. \nFood= better than expected. French Dip, Standard Cheeseburger and Green Chile cheeseburger all delivered. \nPlace could use an update and even a good cleaning on the windows and walls but it wasn't gross or anything. 1
+If I could give a zero stars, I would. Got Meatloaf dinner and Chicken Fried Steak tonight. One piece of the meatloaf was literally burned black on one side and had the stripes from the grille. The Chicken Fried Steak was hard as a rock. The coating was like a dead carcass and it just peeled off the meat in one piece. The meat inside could not have been chewed by a dinosaur! I don't recommend Chase's to anyone who wants quality food. They need some new people in their kitchen. The owner was very nice, however, and offered us a free meal. Which we declined. We had this happen to us once a while back and swore we wouldn't go back that time. This time........never again no matter how much free food they offered! 0
+The staff here and the PTs are excellent! I have been seeing them since 2009 and this year, despite multiple injuries and a very rigorous training schedule, they managed to keep me healthy enough to complete an Ironman race. They are wonderful for injury management and prevention and for rehab after surgery or other injury. I absolutely love this place and they are truly a part of my regular training and fitness to keep me in top competition shape. 1
+This place is a disaster. Stopped for lunch right at noon. The entire staff was in the back while the line kept building. Five minutes before anyone came out. The food was mediocre and the staff was very disorganized. Appeared to me that some definite training is in order. 0
+This location really gives bagel places a bad name. \n\n\nI don't know why I continue to keep trying and going back to this establishment. Probably because it is right across the street from work.\n\nNo matter what I order a bagel with cream cheese or a egg and cheese on a bagel it just takes forever.\n\nThis morning I literally walked out when I was online. They had about 6 people waiting to order for over 10 minutes!\n\nSecondly, I don't love their food that takes 6 hours to make. that is being handled by ex cons working there and people who do not care about their \n\nI am not going back. I mean it this time. For real I will be going to chompies which is a mile away and get better, faster, and product. 0
+My family and I ate here for our grandfathers birthday. Figured we could try it since he loves steakhouses. We made a reservation but it really wasn't needed...this place was not busy at all, especially for 630pm on a Saturday night. \nFirst we got off on the wrong foot because we asked to be seated at a larger table (6 people and 1 baby). The hostess said no because they save it for large groups (it had 8 chairs). \nOk everything was fine after but the food took forever! The margarita I ordered was poorly made. We did accidentally spilt a glass of water and they brought napkins promptly. But after cleaning up the water with the white napkin I realized the table was discustingly dirty...like black dirty. \n\nThe food was not that bad but the chicken from the kids meal kind of tasted like there was a hint of metal. Yeah it was gross...like McDonald's chicken is better.\n\nProbably won't return. Even with a good coupon this place was not worth it. \n\nCmon black Angus step it up! 0
+The molasses bread here is to die for as well a the fried zucchini. While the happy hour selection is limited, the dishes are great! 1
+I don't think my fianc\u00e9 or I will ever return to a Black Angus. We don't go out often...so when we want to do something special on the weekends we want to skip the dishes end enjoy some fine cuisine and have a pleasurable evening together. However...our last experience was anything but.\n\nWe went to the Black Angus located in Chandler, Arizona on March 8th (so 2 and a half weeks ago from this point). It It seemed like a normal enough place and we were shown to our table. One of the first things we noticed, and my fianc\u00e9 asked about, was if the place used to be an IHOP...as the tables seemed to have that kind of quality to them.\n\nOur waitress Emily arrived, gave us our menus, and asked us what we'd like to drink. As we usually do we ordered lemonades. Emily said that they had strawberry-raspberry lemonades and, thinking this was just a flavor, we said sure. She promptly returned with our lemonades and, I will admit, we were pleasantly surprised. We just expected it to be a reddish colored drink but this had real fruit in it. So being as thirsty as I was (there was no water on the table up to this point) I downed mine in a quick fashion and asked for a refill. She then said she'd bring me back a water with the lemonade because they were $2.99 a refill. We were shocked. We just wanted lemonade period. We didn't know we'd ordered SPECIAL lemonades that were three dollar a drink. We reluctantly allowed her to get another one because we didn't know if there were any NORMAL lemonades at this point...since, after all, that's what we thought we asked for. We looked at the menu, which to me was horribly overpriced, and I asked my fianc\u00e9 if she was SURE this is where we wanted to eat. Since she was just trying to go with the flow of it she said it'd be fine and that it wasn't a big deal. If only...\n\nWe ordered the 2 for $54 meal deal that offered an appetizer, 2 sides per meal, and then the entree per each person. We got our sampler and were not impressed. It was okay but I've had the same kind of thing at Applebee's and other restaurants.\n\nWhen we finally got our meals...well...that's when things started to go from bad to worse. One of the things I noticed when I ordered my meal, which was a disappointment, was that the biggest sized steak available in this meal deal was a 12 oz new york or ribeye. Not what I'd call large by any means. When I looked at my steak, and began to cut it up, I managed to trim off about 20% of it in fat alone, and the portions of the sides were on the small side. My fianc\u00e9's meal was not much better. The grated parmesan looked and tasted odd and somehow, to her utter amazement, they managed to screw up the green beans somehow. Even two weeks later, when we mention all this to people, she still can't understand how someone can fail to cook green beans in such a way that they taste horrible. The food, overall, was of average quality and not what we'd expect from a place like Black Angus.\n\nOur waitress made a guest appearance once or twice (with the second time being to deliver the slice of cheesecake to top off our meal) so we were left wondering half the time if we had a waitress at all.\n\nFinally we elected to tip the waitress 15% of our bill since some of the problems were not hers and we didn't want her to have a bad evening which might boil over into someone else's bad meal experience. This took our total bill of $68.70 up to a bit over $79. \n\nWe were not thrilled with our visit to the establishment, as you can see. So we decided we'd go home and leave a comment on the website listed at the bottom of the receipt, like most restaurants have. When I put in the website I was confused: why is it asking what my opinions are on various combo ideas when I had a bad experience. I discovered this was the entire purpose of the website. I had to actually go to the Black Angus website and merely leave a comment.\n\nAt this point we were fairly content to leave it at that, now that we gave some feedback, but the manager of the restaurant, Matt, decided to contact us to discuss what happened and see what he could do to make it right. I told him I didn't believe it was his or Emily's fault about the prices, as they are decided by someone higher up in the food chain (no pun intended), but it would have been nice to have been informed about the refill price on these special lemonades, larger portion sizes, and for the staff to be a bit more attentive (it's odd having to share a water at a place where it averages $30 a person). I always believe in second chances but my fianc\u00e8 was a bit harder to convince I succeeded, as Matt offered to send us a gift card. \n\nOver a week passed by and nothing showed up in the mail. I actually had to contact Matt to find out what was going on and if one was sent at all. He said he'd forgotten it in his car but it would show up soon. Okay...that's fine. Things happen. Then it showed up today. A $20 gift card. We found it insulting. I don't know what we expected but not this. 0
+"I have frequented this place quite a few times, and its okay. The things I like about it are the late hours, \""""free\"""" internet as long as you buy a drink and the indoor and outdoor seating.\n\nWhat I don't like is how they now regulate the internet. When you purchase a drink, they give you a reciept for only 3 hours worth of internet service. It's not that I personally need more then 3 hours of service at one time, but why regulate the Wifi? Maybe its to stop people from camping out and hogging up space or something, I'm not sure.\n\nThe staff has always been nice to me, but I'm only there on average about once a month at best, and its usually to take advantage of thier late hours." 1
+"I've been to CR a few times now since I like to venture out of my usual latte spots... usually a decent experience... This time, however, I had several disappointments that altered how I perceive this place (and ultimately alter my desire to come back again). \n\nThis particular evening, my sister and I arrived and, though we weren't planning on staying and hanging out (I just wanted a latte), after what we experienced, we decided to leave quickly. \n\nThe place has a nice, local hang-out feel to it - lots of random people, in groups, or on laptops, just chillin' enjoying their drinks.. the staff was friendly and all, too. When I went to order my latte, I had a few questions on steam temperature for my milk (I'm slightly picky about that) and he kindly answered them and executed my shots as requested. As I was paying (cash, since they only allow debit/CC cards at a minimum of I think $5), he asked if we were going to stay there for the evening or just to-go.. me, total optimist, thinking he is going to offer us the wifi password or even a sample of something or just plain being friendly and talkative, was surprised when he said \""""yeah, because you have an outside drink and we don't allow those, so you'd have to leave\"""" adding a fake sorry face... my sister, next to me, holding her Starbucks water container filled with WATER... I'm thinking \""""really??? are you serious??\"""" I was super surprised at that statement and frankly, really annoyed. I just bought a product and am being told that because she has a Starbucks CUP (not even a Starbucks coffee), she has to leave. WTF!\nYou can tell that totally did not sit well with me. We kindly said we'd leave as we were going to go shopping anyway... \n\nTHEN, as I go to shake the nutmeg and the cinnamon in to my latte (this is how I fake myself out that my latte is sweet without the extra sugar), I shake and shake and the flippin' spices come mixed with SUGAR - both nutmeg AND cinnamon... what's the point? There were already 3 different kinds of sweeteners there on the shelf for ppl to add as they please, why do they have to add sugar to the cinnamon and nutmeg shakers?.. I found that annoying and definitely a con to getting lattes at this place.\n\nall in all, I'm not sure I'll come back soon.. maybe not for a while.. or ever. Sorry, but I've experienced better." 0
+"I am addicted to coffee. I know, it's a problem! :D Buuut I wouldn't say I'm an expert. So excuse my own way of describing what I like and don't like. \n\nThe coffee here is the perfect \""""strongness\"""". The taste is perfect for me, strong enough without being bitter and gross. They have a great variety of espresso drinks like mochas, black and whites, mint, etc. All really good. The baristas have quite the showmanship. They are quick, precise, and do some cool tricks as well! \n\nThe atmosphere is okay. Fine to study but not exactly cozy to hang out. There is free wifi which is a plus." 1
+Yangste Chinese bistro will be truly missed. Really you guys. The new place will not ever compare. Beware that the new place needs lots of work to be able to compare to the lagacy yangste had built 0
+Ok so I guess I'm the odd one out here. The service was great the happy hour deal with imported beers for $2.50 was excellent but the food was just average. Well the chips were ok with the salsas, beans and sour cream but both of our meais were disappointing. It almost tasted like the food was premade and then heated up though I wouldn't accuse them of this it just sort of tasted that way. I had the veggie combo - the chile releno was mostly breading and kind of bland, the enchilada was decent but nothing that made it stand out and the taco was almost all lettuce with some beans but not much flavor. They do charge for extra chips but to me for two people that's not a big deal since the portions are more than enough with one basket of chips. I will give it a second shot since everyone here says it's very good. 0
+"Since this place is close to home and I love Mexican food, I've tried very hard to like Si Senor's over the years. Still \""""not feeling it.\"""". The service is always good, ditto for the chips and salsa but the entrees fall short on taste. I know New Mexican style food and this isnt it." 0
+Not the same as I remember since I moved. It not worth the money . I just wanted to know if it is the same as I remember. There no heart or passion in the food. For new Mexico food, visit the state of New Mexico for the food. 0
+I come here for one thing...\n\n\nThe grilled chicken chimichangas with the red sauce on the side so i can use it for dipping. I cannot tell you what is all in it but the grilled chicken alone is fantastic. Do i love the price for all of this...I guess. Its not a stellar deal or anything but its like a once a month or every other month thing for me. I love that the place gives you chips and salsa before your meal but i usually like to wait for my actual meal so i am not absurdly full from stuffing my face before hand. \nBelieve me Chimichangas are not good later on so you have to have an appetite on you for sure.\n\nHorchata is okay. Not my favorite either seems too watery in my opinion, I love it when horchata is more on the creamy slightly sweeter side rather than watery and kind of sweet. One guy that works here knows my friend who is hooked to this place and got me started so when we walk through he already knows. The girl who cannot do her makeup for the life of her on the other hand is a different story. 1
+Lets face it, no one wants to write a review about her vagina getting checked (TMI anyone?) but as women we need to find places we can rely and trust for all our Gyno needs. This is just my small contribution to it.\n\nI was in a situation where I needed to see a specialist and I didn't know of any in the area. My coworker quickly recommended New Horizon's because they have tons of offices in the valley and there would likely be one close to me (or work). They were the only place that also agreed to perform the test I needed without first doing a regular consultation (I had already seen a doctor and just needed a follow up test). I arrived 30mins before my appointment time so I could fill out paperwork and do all the homework prior to seeing the Dr.\n\nThe office is very large and quite pretty with lots of chairs, TVs and magazines. That's really the only positive. I filled out a bible's worth of paperwork (more than any other place) and gave them my ID/insurance card to check and photocopy. When I went to the bathroom I saw a sign that I needed to give a urine test for my procedure... as I am sitting on the toilet. WTF? Why would they not tell me this when I booked the appointment? Or when they gave me the 2-day reminder? Or maybe even when I checked in and told them what I was there for?. I quickly lifted up my pants and ran to the desk to try and convince them to let me give my urine sample right away, before I exploded.\n\nI gave my sample but was really grossed out that they gave me a coffee-looking paper cup. Below those cups they actually had the plastic sample containers with a lid, but they insisted I use the regular paper (NO LID) cup and put it in the deposit box. Gross, I really hope that nurse doesn't tip it over and drop it accidentally. After all that mess, it was time for my appointment but I was still waiting outside, holding my pager like a customer at Outback Stakehouse. They didn't take me in until 30-40mins later, and that was just with the nurse telling me what was going to happen. I waited in the consultation room, got moved to a second consultation room and then waited some more for the doctor. When he finally arrived, the procedure literally took 2 mins and I was out the door by then. Not sure why I had to wait 1.5hrs for that but oh well.\n\nI didn't feel like the office was very organized or patient-focused. It bothered me that all consultation rooms had flat screen TVs with drug advertisements, to try and entice you to ask your doctor about that. It gives me the impression that they are in the business of selling unnecessary medication and ad space rather than patient care. No, I don't wan to discus how I can gulf down a bunch of pills so that my period smells like flowers and unicorns. I just want to be healthy.\n\nWait.. is that too much to ask? 0
+Avoid on weekdays if you want Dim Sum!\n\nThe last two times I went there I left after sitting at a table for 20 minutes with no food. Sometimes a cart would go by - a different table. \n\nNo amount of hand waving or imploring looks would do any good.\n\nYou couldn't drag me in there kicking and screaming on a weekday again. 0
+Went here today for Dim Sum with a friend and we were very happy. The food was excellent and the service very friendly and attentive. We picked several items from the carts and all of them were very good. I remember having sticky rice, chow mein, three different kind of dumplings with shrimp, Chinese broccoli, and fried egg rolls. Everything was fresh and very good. I was tempted to try a couple more things but already had more than I could eat. My date was very happy with the food and complimented the staff for being very friendly. 1
+Besides all the typical reasons that I can find all the Asian goodies and fresh seafood, it's really an INTERNATIONAL market. I travel out of country every year, so I make a point to hit the aisles beforehand so I know what I don't have to bring back... Being a crazy food collector, I need to save some baggage space for non-perishable souvenirs. \n\nI'm seriously tempted to take digital pictures of the food aisle representing the country I go to next... we brought back a few brands of yerba mate from Buenos Aires... taking away precious space from their version of dulce de leche... Lee Lee's had every brand of that funky drink at home! 1
+"Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket is an adventure in itself! If you are looking for a specific item, you will find it here! If you aren't looking for anything specific, you'll find it here! Fresh Quail and Duck eggs, squid, live fish, fruits and vegetables that are exciting and fresh, tofu noodles, mixes, sauces and so much more!!\n\nOur kids love the fish market, yes you can smell it is a fish market as soon as you walk in the door! The staff is great too, one of the fish mongers even surprised our kids by giving life to a mackerel. Giving new meaning to the term \""""Holy Mackerel!\"""" I'm not sure who jumped higher, the kids or the fish monger from the shrieks from our kids!\n\nAfter about and hour of just perusing the aisles, we decided to shop. We filled our basket with delectable adventurous, for us, items and headed out.\n\nMake sure you have some time to spare before going shopping at Lee Lee's, you sure don't want to miss a great item for being in a rush!" 1
+I've been shopping here for many years and this is a serious downgrade. It could be me but the last few times I've been here, the items I'm used to buying they no longer carry. Plus, prices seem more expensive. \nThe most disappointing part is their customer service. It used to be when I couldn't find an item and would ask for help, someone would go out of their way to help me and make sure I found what I was looking for.\nThe last few times, I first encountered employees who looked unhappy and harassed when I asked for help. This last time, the young man that helped me looked surly. Like he didn't like me and I'm his costumer! He showed me a gas stove to be used for hot pot, it was the last one and the case was broken. He glossed over this fact hoping I wouldn't notice. When I pointed out to him the case was broken, he very unkindly told me that may be the case but nothing is wrong with the gas stove itself.\n*Sigh* I'll probably still shop here as there are not very many options for Asian grocery stores here in Phoenix but I won't be walking in and out of there with a smile like I used to! 0
+My second heaven!\nI glided inside the way Chandler and Joey glided into Monica and Rachel's apartment except no porcelain dog was involved.\n\nI went straight to the aisle where I can stock up on my cans of Dace in salted black beans. Bought $35 worth. Then skipped around to the baker ... mmmm curry beef pastry and cream-filled pastry. Went to the back and picked out some fish for the deep fryer. Then over to the noodle section to stock up.\n\nI am a happy camper. Cooked so much Asian food while in Chandler, that getting an In-and-Out burger while on my way back up the mountain, my usual ritual, just seemed unfathomable. Why ruin all this good food inside of me with fast food.\n\nLove love love Lee Lee Market!! 1
+Sad!! The talent and creativity of their sushi chefs is unfortunately trumped by the horrific customer service due to lousy wait staff. The rolls here are creative, fresh, funky (sometimes too funky, i've had a weird choice or two that i would not choose again) and overall pretty good. But if their paying customers continue to be neglected during their visits they will inevitably fall due to low scoring reviews. My review score is based solely on the horrible service provided by their waitress last week. 0
+I always like to try new restaurant. After reading Yelp with some mixed reviews, I went on and bought a Groupon $25 for $50 deal and thought it was a good deal. It was my bf and I first time at Ninja's. The place was empty, we were greeted by a very sweet waitress. The first thing I noticed was the chefs. I thought, well it's ok, not all Sushi restaurants have to have Japanese chefs to make it good. Does that make me a Sushi snob? : / The first thing our waitress ask if we have a Groupon. Why? Does that matter, I thought. I said yes and she gave us the menu. We look at it but nothing sounds appetizing. Is it a different menu cause we have a Groupon? We decided to order a lot just in case... I think I've ordered about 10 rolls, sushi, and sashimi, But when our food arrived, it didn't seem enough. Our waiter didn't tell us what was on the first plate. Then the second round, he just drop it off on our table and we have no idea what we'd got. The rolls were just medico, nothing fancy or tasty. I thought they were all bland. Felt like the foods were made from Sushi 101 cookbook. My bf loves sushi and can sit forever eating them, but by the third plate, he said he was done and wanted to get the rest home. I was very surprised when the bill came, it was over $100 without drinks. I gave our waiter our Groupon and it came down to $65. I felt like we were gypped cause I don't think we recieved all the food we've ordered. I look at the order sheet and some wasn't cross off. And we weren't even stuffed ( it doesn't take a lot for me ) Also, we have very little leftover. I would have check with our waiter but my bf didn't care for the rest of the food. He didn't enjoy them anyway. So when I thought about it all, I spent way more than I wanted too, just to try a new place and leftover I don't think neither of us would eat again. This is one reason why my bf don't like to sway away from our favorite place. With that, the amount we spent we could have gone to our favorite place twice, that's what he said! :)\nNeedless to say, I won't be coming back. But if you're not a sushi snob and for $20 all you can eat sushi, this place might be for you. 0
+This place is too popular on Sunday for breakfast.. Which is coincidentally when I like to go too. We normally wait in line for a half hour but I think its worth it. Good food. Decent prices. 1
+I just took my wife and daughter to Mimi's. If you like REAL New England clam chowder then look no further than this place. They only serve it (sniff) on Fridays. It is rich, creamy, and full of big chunks of fresh clams. Couple that with a full menu of great lunchtime or dinnertime treats and you'll come away satisfied. The service was impeccable. The staff was very friendly and they work together as a real team to give their patrons a truly memorable experience. Love it love it love it! The muffins are great and when they found out my daughter hadn't been there before they gave her four muffins to take home with her absolutely gratis. I had the Cobb salad which never disappoints. My wife ordered off the two course special menu and got asparagus with citrus shrimp. My daughter had the salmon. Everyone raved about how good everything was. The food, the service, and the ambience is great. Two thumbs up...way up! 1
+I had never been to Mimi's Cafe before I joined my networking group. (Chandler Networking Professionals every Tuesday at 12 just in case you were wondering). The staff here is very accommodating. The food is always hot and fresh. Lately I have been getting a chicken Caesar salad with blackened chicken. It also comes with a muffin of your choice. Other favorites menu items of mine are the BBLT and the Le burger de Madame. It's a bacon cheese burger with a fried egg. Stop by if you're looking for a good lunch. Also if you're looking for a place to host an event or group meeting they have a huge secluded room that could accommodate you. 1
+Noticed a few reviews complaining about cold French onion soup so I brought that up with the Waiter he assured me it would be hot so I tried it off course it came out cold. Didnt think the flavor was to good. Ordered chicken salad sandwich and it was whole wheet croissant. Why would some want a healthy croissant that makes no sense and why would the menu not explain that. 0
+As Jesse J. said we went here last night for some sushi after i had looked here on Yelp and man was it worth it. So far this is probably the best sushi I have had in Arizona.\n\nMy favorite roll was the big and spicy roll. The flavor was just amazing with the seared salmon and yellowtail(?) on top with the pickled jaleneno. The sauce on it was amazing as well this is one where no soy sauce is needed.\n\nAlso ordered a spicy tuna but asked him to go a little on the spicy side and he obliged and it was a nice fiery roll but not so much that the taste of the tuna got lost. It but some burning on my tounge but was amazing.\n\nThe rest of the meal was jut as good especially the tsunami roll which I can best describe as a vegas roll minus the cream cheese(i am no a fan of cream cheese in sushi) with it's own special sauce. The sauce was a great mix of hot and sweet where you got a bit of a kick but it was cooled quickly. Even people who don't do spice will like this.\n\nThe only things preventing this from being a 5 star place was that i never got the water i ordered and some of my miso soup was cold, i think the tofu had not been in long enough. A return visit is planned soon and could easily up this to 5 stars. 1
+The best sushi in Chandler. Possibly in the Phoenix metro area.\n\nShimogamo is a quiet sushi location in a strip mall. The interior has just a few tables and is very peaceful. Hurry is not the name of the game here; bring a friend that you really like and have some great conversation while you enjoy the easy going but very pleasant service.\n\nYou won't taste ice on your fish here and it's one of the few places I feel comfortable eating sushi in the desert. 1
+The best sashimi in the valley. I like the relaxed atmosphere here and not feel rushed to complete my meal. Best make reservations if you plan on a weekend night out. Better yet, get there when they open and enjoy happy hour beer pricing. 1
+I liked it here! The food was pretty great.\n\nI ordered the cucumber roll, veggie roll, and eel/cucumber roll. I love my cucumber, obviously! The rolls were a little small but they were tasty. I wish the rice had a little more seasoning, but it was definitely not bad at all!\n\nI also ordered the sunomono salad, which had shredded crab meat in it as well as some seaweed. It was very yummy but maybe a little too much vinegar. No big deal!\n\nMy boyfriend ordered the shrimp tempura, calamari and chicken cutlet. He was not a fan of the calamari - it was a little tough and way spicy. That's okay - the rest of the food he said was delicious!\n\nOverall it was a little pricey for what we got ($56 for two people), but it was great. I'd recommend them to anyone in the area! 1
+My son has been going there with his friends and though its different times of the day, he has been finding hair in his food. That's fucking disgusting. I hope this place goes out of business.\n\nMy family will never eat there again. 0
+"There's a lot of hidden gems to be found here.\n\nYou just need to be the kind of shopper that knows what to buy and what not to buy at this store. It's an \""""it is what it is\"""" situation. Don't come in here with delusions that every product is a winner.\n\nFrom time to time, they'll have toys in here that are $6.99 at Target and ToysRUs. In those instances, I'll get one of each kind for my kids.\n\nIt's a great feeling to walk into a place and know that you can totally afford everything in there. Haha!" 1
+No one should EVER be able to sit in the drive-thru and write a review on Yelp while waiting for their order! There is no GOOD reason why it's taking this long. My goodness! And don't just throw my food and money at me! And these cold ass fries! Im so glad I dont eat this bs any more! Holy cow! 0
+I work at a doctors office and Scott provides us with prescription pads, business cards, road signs, you name it! We have always been happy with the outcome of our products. They have managed to take a few words on paper and even whip up design ideas. I highly recommend these guys for any printed material. \nWe recently had an error on a prescription pad order. Scott took back the order, repaired it, and delivered it free the same day. Awsome! 1
+I just want to hug that sweet little old man who runs the front. SO NICE.\n\nThe orange chicken is delicious. We're also a big fan of the teriyaki... portion sizes are pretty big but leftovers never stick around in the fridge for long. The sauce is great though.\n\nThe decor is plain but I think they're trying to update it a bit... the location is a little sketchy. But the food definitely makes up for it.\n\nDefinitely a Chandler must. 1
+Really good food for the price you pay. I love their Yakisoba !!!!! Also I just love the little old man who works the front. He is always so happy and really does his best to make his customers happy.. \nThat's why I feel guilty giving this place only four stars.. But I'm giving them 4 stars because I wish there was another person to help with taking orders and taking phone orders.. Usually it's pretty busy and the poor man is juggling everything in front so it could take awhile to order and get your food.\nTip- call in your order and just pick up! So much faster :) 1
+Someone deleted my review.. intentionally. That is very rude and disrespectful. Don't be silly guys..\nI like this place and new owner is very nice and friendly. I really liked the chicken yakisoba and now they have more sushi stuffs too!! I cant wait to try them all. :) Good price and service :) 1
+I'm not sure what happened to this place, but over the last 6 months it has taken several steps in the wrong direction. The quality of the food is the only reason this is a two start review, and not a one star. The service is getting slower every visit, and the pricing fluctuations are ridiculous. The once $.99 breakfast biscuits are now $2.99. Two hundred percent increase in less than 6 months! 0
+Didn't care for it. Expensive, small portions, and mediocre cooking. Go a few blocks west to Saigon Pho if you want the real thing. But this place is prettier, whatever that's worth to you. 0
+"What the pho, man?!\n\nThe food is bland. It tastes like they cater to the elderly.\n\nThe prices are high for the type of food you are getting. Nobody should have to bay over $5.75 for ANY type of pho. \n\nI've gone there 2x and I don't know if it's just me, but the hostess there just rubbed me the wrong way both times. She was cracking jokes and making comments that were borderline inappropriate. \n\nThey focus more on decor and trying to \""""entertain\"""" their patrons rather than focusing on what's really important... the food.\n\nYou want a really good, AUTHENTIC bowl of Pho? Go to Saigon Pho on Alma School/Knox. It's not as ritzy and refined, but the pho and other menu items there are less expensive, tastes better, and they serve you much larger portions. \n\nEat at Cyclo if you want to have a SEEMINGLY over-attentive hostess bothering you while you try to eat. (I say \""""seemingly\"""" because while you may think she's over-attentive, in reality, she hasn't even done as much as refill your water glass.)" 0
+This place is very trendy and the service is great. The staff is friendly and always ready to recommend dishes. They do not sell alcohol but you can bring your own wine and they will serve it for you. A great spot for meeting friends. I love their pho.... 1
+Addicted to the spicy green beans :) and pan fried egg noodles are my go to main dish.\nI have tried several things that are good here but love the fried noodle with beef, shrimp and scallops. Husband loves the Pho, fried rice is great, lemon grass chicken, black pepper shrimp all good. If you chose wisely, it's not difficult to eat healthy here too which is a +. \n\nWe love to bring people here for the adventure...if they haven't had vietnamese before and then there's the Justina experience. She's a little spit fire and adds a ton of fun to the already great atmosphere. BYOB makes even more affordable. 1
+Not impressed I will try again. I believe in second chances. Amazing service that's all I can say food didn't do anything for me. 0
+I have gone to Dr. Johansen for over a year now. It wasn't until last week that I spent any real time in his chair. I needed a couple of crowns and had to replace a 40 year old filling. I went to a couple of other dentists in the area. Dr. Johansen's office is head and shoulder above the others. \n\nThe doctor's work was done quickly with minimum of pain. The office is very well run. The dental hygienists, and assistants are very competent. Scheduling is easy and efficient. A real person calls to confirm the appointment a day prior. I really dislike when a machine calls. \n\nA little about the office. It is meticulously clean as a dentist office should be. The equipment is seems to be first rate, clean and sanitary. Everyone in the office is pleasant and efficient. They understand how to work with insurance companies too. \n\nTo my mind the perfect dentist would be one that could filter out that high pitched whine of the dental drill. 1
+This place is awesome. I brought my 2007 Jeep Cherokee because my brakes were making a squeezing noise. The owner said that I just need back brakes and my front brakes had another 15k miles on them. I will not go to another place. If I had brought my car to another shop, they would have told me to change the front brakes too. 1
+"Although I agree with allot of other reviews about this place being clean, offering alternatives like rebuilt parts for repairs and so on, in the last 6 months their prices have gone up AT LEAST 10%, they no longer offer any coupons to returning customers, NOT even on oil changes and they've hired a lady for the front office. So it seems that their success was gained at the cost to their customers. I too have gotten quotes from them on services that I can find elsewhere for on average 15% less. Lastly, the owner needs to stay AWAY from the customers. I needed a ride to and from their shop about 6 months ago, which, by the way they advertise as a \""""free\"""" service. I LIVE LESS THAN 2 MILES AWAY FROM THE SHOP. When I was at the desk paying for my repairs, he had to add, very sarcastically, that they had given me the FREE rides. Maybe that's why they hired the woman for the front desk. Personally, Jim was much more knowledgeable and a better CSR." 0
+"I used to visit AJ's only for the sweets (Joseph Schmidt's truffles, gourmet chocolates, cheesecakes/bombes, Napoleons, cannolis, gourmet cookies) and the cheese department. Noticed Philippines' San Miguel beers available here, too (at least they were last year). Laloo's goatmilk ice cream used to be sold here, but today's visit yielded none in the aisles. I've always wanted to try their hot foods, but it was only tonight's dinner that appealed to me- salmon with stuffed crab w/ a white cheese cream sauce. Sides were an awesome scalloped potatoes w/ bacon and cream sauce and very dry-looking \""""honey- glazed\"""" carrots. Thinking I'd have dinner elsewhere, I asked only to sample the potatoes, and they were so delicious! Next time, plans be da*ned, if AJ's serving anything crab-stuffed and those scalloped potatoes, I'm definitely going to dine there!\n\nOther than for the specialty-food counters, you won't catch me shopping here... too expensive! Better to shop at Whole Foods... Products are less-expensive, many are organic, and you won't find anything with trans-fats!" 1
+Great place for waxing! They are so nice and professional. :) 1
+Very good food, great service. 1
+Indian food.\n\nLunch Buffet.\n\nRice pudding.\n\nNuff said. 1
+"DON'T DO IT . . .\n\nThis Quality Inn is anything but quality. Rooms are TINY. . Internet does not work. AT ALL and they have 4 different routers. When you ask the front desk about it they tell you to try to reach one of the other motels internets or maybe Mc Donalds. Told them nicely that it was bad, the said \""""You've not stayed here before\"""". \n\nRooms were very small and not ready when we arrived at 6 PM at night. Chair at desk had broken casters, explained to managment about it, wasn't taken care of. When I went to shower the second night there I opened the shower towel to dry off and it looked like it had been used to polish shoes. After speaking to three fellow co-workers about the experence, they stated that thier towels were the same way . . . \n\nI guess it all hotels in the local area were booked and I had to work in the area again . . . I'd stay again if I didnt' have a sleeping bag for my truck." 0
+I looooove Jason's Deli. I would have to say it's one of the best Deli's I have ever been to.... Ever! I order from there all the time and never get sick of it. They have a huge menu, which typically will make me leery of a place, because really, who can perfect that many items?.... Jason's! All their food is made fresh to order, and they will modify anything on the menu to meet your needs. Their online ordering system is easy to use and allows you to save your favorite orders. They also have a great salad bar and their soups are fantastic. My favorite is their vegetarian French onion soup, served in a bowl with boiling hot provolone cheese, yum! You will leave stuffed to the max or with leftovers, but don't forget to grab a complimentary ice cream cone on your way out. 1
+Definitely a favorite Lunch spot! My friends and I eat here often. Yummy sandwiches, soup and salad- all for a really great price. I love the newly remodeled look and open seating, specially the patio area when the weather is nice. The staff is friendly and helpful, which is always a plus for me. \n\nBe warned the portions are very generous! The Muffalettas are no joke! Their salad bar is a great option if you're not sure what you're in the mood for. Trying out the day's special is usually not a bad choice either. The only complaint I have is that I really like their pasta & meatballs except they no longer have spaghetti- only bow-ties and penne now. I hope they bring back spaghetti!!! \n\nEnjoy their complimentary mini muffins and end your meal w/ their free low-fat frozen yogurt! 1
+I love the food here but what I love the most are the people who work here. The employees are very great customer service providers and they thrive to go out of their way to be friendly. Thank you! 1
+Hey Hastings and Hastings--\n\nHere's your update.\n\nThe rude, hostile, snotty girl who answers your phone told me I had no case and absolutely refused to let me speak with an attorney. \n\nPhillips and Lyon just got us an accident settlement offer of almost $15,000. 0
+We ordered a cake, we picked it up got it home and cut into it. It was a white cake with white ice cream. Nothing else in it, not what we ordered. I called the store and was told thr Manager was at Queen Creek and Alma School store, he wasn't I left my info and my issue. I called back to this store lrft my info and issue. Never received a call back. 0
+I was looking forward to the biscuit's and gravy, so I request a sample before I ordered ( just to make sure I'd like it) and was not impressed, it was loaded with pepper and not really creamy. I opted for the corn beef hash. It was straight from a can, the potatoes were hard and muffin slightly burnt. The eggs were good though and I liked the coffee. I won't be back as the service was beyond slow, and they were NOT that busy to justify it. I went as fellow yelpers claimed it was the greatest biscuit's and gravy, I guess it's made different in the Pacific Northwest. 0
+If you are into gardening or would like to purchase plants that do not die in a few days, buy them from Lowe's. I loved the selection in plants they had. The people who work in the garden center were available to answer questions and they had a huge selection of flowers and also vegetables including bulbing onions etc. 1
+The service was awesome, the lady at the counter gave me a great suggestion and I loved it! Word to the wise: It is crowded during lunch time! But damn worth the wait! :) 1
+I usually love places with a 50's diner atmosphere and walking into this place, it was no exception - it's cute. The jukebox, booths, decor, etc, etc make this a fun-looking place. The food (I had a burger) was okay, but nothing special. On another occasion, I went in with the sole purpose of getting a chocolate malt to go for my boyfriend and it was over $6 for just a malt. That was the point when I realized I would never be back to 5 & Diner. I think that's outrageous and hell, they're almost robbing you. 0
+Closed 0
+Having first oil change in this little car. Terrible service compare to the Honda and Toyota dealerships I been at. Employees don't smile, no water for customers on the fridge, no snacks or news paper. Employees using the same restroom customers do. The waiting area need to make lots of changes to make customers happy. 0
+"Lol this place sucks balls, some broad sent me an email on Saturday when I was at he bar down the street, the email said, \""""come test drive a car and get a free $50 dollar gas card.\"""" Who am I to not like free gas? I swerve my way over to Freeway Chevy, get in in the flagship Diesel crew cab and proceed to hammer down on this bad boy around the shopping center next to it. I get back in and the guy wants to talk numbers, I say lets talk $50 dollar gas card. He gets up and then brings back the heffer that sent me that email to begin with, she says \""""so you're not looking to buy?\"""" I reply with \""""hell no. I want my free gas card for wasting my time on this test drive like your email implies.\"""" She gets pissed, storms off, mumbling something like they will mail it to me lol. Thanks for letting me spin the tires in that $60K truck porkchop, you better have gotton my mailing address right or Ill be back in to test drive the new Vette and do some doughnuts on your lawn." 0
+New signage system makes it a waste of my time to come in\n The dungeon ladies room is the last straw 0
+The worst doctor's experience my boyfriend has ever had. Not by Ish but by the male nurse practitioner. He went in for anxiety medication, something he has been prescribed in the past by his old doctor in Washington...nothing new. The nurse practitioner interrogated him heavily, was rude, disrespectful, and extremely DISCRIMINATORY! He gave my already anxious boyfriend a panic attack because of his actions. I cannot believe they allow him to even speak to patients!! They gave him a prescription for blood pressure and a SSRI Antidepressant medication that he told the doctor he has bad side effects from. \n\nIn short, the nurse practitioner harassed my boyfriend, didn't listen to his needs and concerns.\n\nUPDATE: The nurse practitioner is no longer there. 0
+Stayed here February 16 thru 20 2012 ...was upgraded to a two room suite due to my diamond status...the original charge was to be 129.00 but they charged me 149.00 due to the upgrade..That was BS since they did the upgrade without me asking for it...the room was so so.. The kitchen was small no measuring cups for cooking...needs more utensils...the staff had no clue how to answer the questions asked them. Tim the manager was terrible and tried to tell me that the room was discounted to 149.00 but I never asked for it..they over booked not my problem..will never stay here again.. 0
+"Pretty good store. Deserves 4 * from me. Well, maybe more like 3.75* but whatever. \n\nHas a nice selection of somewhat a bit more \""""Off the beaten\"""" path stuff. Anything from picture frames, to pictures, to furniture, rugs, cloth, food and booze. Anyone can find something they like at the store. \n\n Their furniture is cool and often artisan crafted in some back water countries. Makes it unique and interesting. We have a trunk from them and its pretty neat. \n Trinkets isles are cool and offer wide selection of useless junk to blow your hard earned money on. \n I usually skip food section as its not very exciting, especially with AJs beeing next door. \n Now, wine section is something i spend my time on. They have wine from all over the worls from CA to Greece. This makes it a very interesting shopping, especially if you throw in sales they may have at the moment. Wine section is possibly best part of the store.\n\n\""""I like\""""\n\nEugene" 1
+"I love Michaels as a brand. I enjoy crafting, new hobbies, and everything Michaels is about... I could spend my life savings in there without much of a thought. I worked at a Michaels for two years (mind you, my feelings of shopping at Michaels are independent from my feelings of working for them) so I'm intimately familiar with corporate standards and what the employees are up against. This store FAILS. \n\nCustomer service: I've rarely so much as been greeted by an employee here. When I seek someone out, they act like it's an inconvenience for them to stop what they're doing and answer my question.. or God-forbid, walk with me to another section. If a second cashier is called up for the always-way-too-long checkout lines, they too act like it's such an inconvenience. I saw a woman with \""""assistant manager\"""" on her name tag walk right by me, standing in the back of a 10-person, impatient line, without stopping to help, calling for other help, saying a word to anybody, or even making eye-contact. Ignoring us doesn't make us go away. \n\nStore cleanliness: There are consistently shipping boxes from incoming merchandise, overstock boxes, and extra product stacked in the aisles. The same boxes stacked on top of the aisles is more out of the way, but still tacky. Every retail store has to deal with customers putting things down in the wrong spot, even the wrong department, and routinely go through putting things back... that doesn't happen here, at least not often. \n\nFraming department: I had a poster that I am VERY fond of framed here. Again, working at Michaels I was trained in the framing department, so I know their standards. To start, the frame samples are kept behind a counter, so I expected the associate to help me identify which ones I wanted to see. She would bring out only the ones I specified, one at a time, as I asked for them... no advice, suggested alternatives if one didn't work, or opinions in any way. No price guidance, no aesthetic guidance, no questions about what I was looking for, not even a trace of up-selling, and frankly no help. I made my decisions somehow, and left it for the 10 days it would take. When I came to pick it up, there was some of the poster \""""fine print\"""" (copyright info I think) half visible, half cut off by the frame. When I asked about it, they said they had been trying to center the print, and that's how it had to be. No, no...first of all, it still wasn't centered, so that's no excuse. Secondly, that's a big problem, not collateral damage they should have been ok with. Shouldn't they strive for perfection when I'm paying a lot of money for professional framing? They agreed to re-frame it (another week) and it was positioned correctly the next time. The last problem was evident after I got it home. The poster, which was purchased rolled up, had small creases in it over the entire surface from having been rolled so long. In my frame shop, it wasn't even questioned if a poster would be dry-mounted, it just was. That would have smoothed out the poster since it is essentially adhering the poster to a piece of foam-board. If they didn't want to include that automatically, fine, but they should have offered. These framing \""""experts\"""" should have known what would happen without it and suggested a solution. I'd have paid extra to have it done, I obviously was willing to pay to have the whole project done well. These framers didn't take my project seriously; I mean it was a small job (relatively cheap compared to other custom frames), and a reproduced poster as opposed to original art. Why should they exert effort into that?\n\nThe ONE exception to this review is ONE employee I saw a couple times, who went out of her way to help me. She came to ME to ask if she could help, she was friendly, and she offered her help as a cashier when they got backed up from having only one register open. She was on the replenishment crew, so customer interaction isn't even her usual job. Unfortunately, everything else about this store has convinced me to stop shopping there and drive the extra ten minutes to Tempe Marketplace. This store needs a serious corporate overhaul." 0
+I usually like shopping at Michaels but I just don't like this store. I don't like walking through the cramped doorway for starters. The customer service level also needs some upgrading. Luckily I could find the supplies I needed without needing any help. I've been in this store several times and the staff have never been all that helpful or friendly. This store is only down the street from Hobby Lobby where you can find some of the same items and then Jo-ann's really isn't that far away either, so you would think they'd be more responsive to their customers. This store could use a makeover and it needs to provide its employees with some customer service training. 0
+Have been coming here since they opened. The last six months or so something has changed.\n\nThe quality of the food and service has suffered.\n\nOne time I was meeting a friend for lunch and had to call the manager out to the dining area because the music was so loud we couldn't carry on a conversation.\n\nAnother two times the rice was under cooked.\n\nPortion size is way down.\n\nEmployees back talk you when you ask to have a kids meal made a particular way due to a finicky eating child.\n\nI think I'll start driving out to the Chandler mall location. 0
+Love, love, love BBW! I was going to purchase the car freshers and I went into grab 4 (buy 4 get 2 free) and the associate came looking over breathing down my clavicle , scapula and humerus area! Like WTF did you think I was stealing? I was going to just put the items back and go to another BBW but I decided to just make my purchase and get out of that store. 0
+Bad day? I don't know. I've had better meals at other Red Lobster restaurants. The only good thing about tonight's experience was the waiter, Bryan. Fast, efficient, polite and funny, just how I like it. We had a Lobsterita (huge margarita) and shared it. Regretted it too, since it was way too sour and had a chemical taste to it. I couldn't take but two sips and then I switched to something else that I knew it'll taste much better, water. The salads were made with wilted lettuce and sore looking tomatoes. Croutons were ok. The all too familiar hot bread was good, as it is always. The main dish, a medium cooked steak and grilled shrimp was delivered on time. Steak was chewy at best, although the marinade's taste was ok. Shrimp were grilled well, not too much or too little. My wife's shrimp scampi was absolutely tasteless, overcooked shrimp in some sort of shrimp juice, with very little butter and no garlic. Pretty horrifying if you ask me.\n\nI think this is the last visit we're going to pay to this location. As I said before, I've had much better meals there and I cannot justify the bill when we are not satisfied with the quality of food. Too bad... 0
+Always a favorite. Took my wife for Mothers Day and was not disappointed. If you want a good seafood dinner and don't want to make reservations I highly recommend. 1
+"You know what this place deserves a great review from me. Yeah, yeah I know what you're thinking \""""Jamie it's just a Red Lobster\"""". It is a Red Lobster and I am a regular customer here because my dad loves this place and honestly I don't have anything bad to say about them. Their service has always been spectacular; all of their wait staff have been nothing but fun and friendly to my very dysfunctional family. I've had many items on the menu and have enjoyed everything. Not to mention, they have a great bar. Where else can I get a double sized frozen margarita with my seafood meal? This place handles large parties gracefully and easily splits checks when needed. This Red Lobster has served me and my family well for years. I love the different \""""fest\"""" seasons too, Lobster Fest being my favorite!" 1
+"We were craving food from this place so badly the other night that I drove all the way from South Phoenix to Chandler to pick some up! The food was ready just a few minutes after I got there, and they must have packaged it *really* well (or made it super hot) because it was still hot when I got home 30 minutes later. We didn't try anything new (just the Pad Thai and duck curry, our favorites from last time), but it was just as delicious. The only change I made was ordering our curry \""""5\"""" (on the 1 to 5 spiciness scale) - it was definitely hot but not as hot as we would get in the Bay Area when we asked for spicy. Can't wait to go back again!" 1
+For those of you who have given this restaurant a 5 star rating --- WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU THINKING!!!!! WERE YOU DRUNK?\n\nThe food was eeewww...their restrooms were even more eeeewwwww. I saw cockroaches near their kitchen and in the restrooms. The tables were dirty. The carpet looked like it has been there for 20 years...cough, cough.... The service by wait staff was courteous but our food took forever to come out. Tom Yum Soup tasted only like Chicken Broth. The shrimp in it was so bland...eeewwww. The fried rice had some dried out spots making me wonder how long it had been sitting outside. The prices are way too high for the level of food that was served and apart from that, if I am going to shell out $50+ for a 2 person dinner than it is expected that the ambiance of the restaurant be at least at the level of PF Changs e.t.c... Really bad experience. 0
+Had been to this place awhile ago (probably previous owners or before they remodeled) and was ok with the food but it was a bit dated (and there was a bug on my table).\n\nYears later came back with a coworker and wow have things changed! They've since redecorated and it's super clean now (no more fear of bugs).\n\nThe pad thai I had was delicious and coconut ice cream was awesome. Highly recommend this place if you're looking to get a Thai fix. 1
+Been ordering from this Ray Road Pizza Hut for 6 years, usually $50-$70 per order for parties at our house. Now, this franchise has started charging for red peppers and cheese packets. Terrible decision. After complaining to the manager and driver, found out it is the owner of this and 5 other Pizza Huts around Tempe/Chandler that has added this extra fee. We now order from a distant pizza hut under different ownership and pay the driver a nice tip to avoid this Ray Road business. What's next, a fee for the box? 0
+We ate at Carrabba's in Chandler last night. It was okay, but I have had better. The service left a lot to be desired. The server was pleasant enough, but neglected to advise me that they do not have green peppers to put on my pizza. The entire table heard me, so when my pizza came out it was covered with pepperocini. I sent it back, and they remade it, but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth (pun intended). One can get much better pizza and service at Nello's a few miles away, or Humble Pie. It will be a long time before I go to Carrabba's again. 0
+been here dozen's of times, finally decided to review them. The food is a step above the average Italian restaurant and the Sangria blow's away any other we've tried and we've tried quite a few. The mood is good and the manager, John, makes sure you are properly taken care of from service to food quality. Try the John Cole for a tasty dessert after stuffing yourself 1
+Our favorite waitress is back! As is the old manager (John, I think?). They must have had an off night with a new manager subbing and it went dreadfully wrong. We decided to try it again after they introduced a reward program and were pleasantly surprised. \n\nI had one great meal (same items as last time), went back a couple of weeks later and tried something different (the Italian Classics). Delicious! However, I tried it again the following week and was disappointed. The chicken parmesan was burned. Like dark brown, bubbled cheese and the lasagna was unruly and tasted like it had cream cheese in it or something this time? It just kind of stayed on your tongue too long after taking a bite and was strangely creamy. Weird. \n\nSo I'll just stick with the calamari, sausage lentil soup and sirloin marsala. \n\nI guess I update my review to say when they are on their game, everything is fantastic, but they can really have off nights occasionally. I guess like many places. 1
+"FINALLY got piece back, but took almost a month of false promises, \""""almost ready, next week, k come get it, wait...not yet etc\"""" \n\nThen at the end, after all that, I don't know if he did this on purpose or was just not 'there' , but did not add in the 10% 'discount' I was offered for waiting 21+ days for what I thought was a simple watch repair. 10% off that they give everyone for 21+ days of waiting and that was my bonus prize. \n\nI could go in details about why the delays happened, or at least what I was told, but instead I will just be shopping elsewhere for my future \""""Fast-Fix\"""" watch repairs. \n\nThanks for the repair as it looks GREAT, that's where the 1 star comes in. \n\nEverything else, lol. \n\nGood luck in your future endeavors." 0
+Excellent food! The cheesecake is amazing!!! 1
+My wifes new addiction...the farfalle is the bomb! 1
+"I hadn't been to this location in a long time and ended up wondering why I don't come here more often. Probably the calories but the food was really good! I had the buffalo chicken strips and ordered a side of mashed potatos. Made my own meal! My daughter had the louisianna chicken pasta and it was really good. I love their white chocolate raspberry swirl cheesecake. They also have the best blue cheese dressing I have ever had and they do sell it to go. I usually pick one up once in a while and use it on salads and veggies. They do have a new \""""skinny\"""" menu with reduced calorie items but it is just so hard to pass up the other really good menu items! The menu can be a little overwhelming but is well organized once you figure it out!" 1
+I went with a large group of people on a Friday night. They don't take reservations, so it took us about an hour to be seated. Service was prompt, but the waitress had so many tables it took about 45 minutes for the food to come after ordering. Some of us wanted desert, so that took an extra 45 minutes. The place is packed with lines coming out the door most of the time. Personally, I think the food is good, but not good enough to wait for. I also think prices are pretty high. Two alcoholic beverages, a main course, and a desert is about 50 bucks a person. 1
+I visited this location a couple of weekends ago. I was alone and just wanted to have lunch before I went to see a movie. I was seated in a section that was pretty much empty. I was placed in a corner and no server over to my table for 10 minutes. I even went so far as to make eye contact with a server and wave at her and she just looked away. I got up and went to the hostess station and told them that I wasn't going to wait ten minutes for someone to acknowledge me and that I would be taking my business elsewhere. I am a former server, bartender and host and I feel like this is unacceptable for the staff to flat out ignore someone. 0
+I wish I could have gave this 0 stars but I can't first thing there was a hair in my food and everyone has only ate a little of there food and had to stop cuz we was disgust my one friend Alex was sick from it them we got the manager and she only was gonna say sry then we was like can u take all this off and she only took the noodles off although we a couldn't eat our food it seems like everytime I come there there's a problem or hair in my food and I think it's because we ask for our food crispy when I ask Chrispy we get a hair when we don't no hair plus very rude customer service NEVER EAT HERE 0
+I go to this location ALOT and yesterday I did not have a good experience. Grabbed a couple books and tried to find a table to sit in the cafe, but no seating area open at the moment. So I sat on a book aisle. About 20 mins later, a staff came by and told me I couldn't sit on the aisle. I told her the reason I sat on the floor was because there was no seating. Would I really want to sit on the floor unless I had to???? I didn't catch the lady's name, but she was an older lady. Must be having a bad day or something. But I ALWAYS sit on the floor when there are no seating and no one has ever told me to move. She walked over to the cafe and try to direct me over and pointed to a couple open tables. It was sort of rude, so I dropped off the books that I planned to purchase and left the store. I saw a bunch of people in each aisle standing and reading and she didn't seem to have a problem with that. I rate this location with 1 star due to the staff being rude. 0
+Not my favorite place. I went today to get added RAM for my MAC computer. I was unable to purchase this at the apple store due the fact that apple only carries current stuff in their store bc space is limited. The guy that was helping at Best Buy, not friendly, not knowledgable, unable to answer questions I had. Needless to say, I did not purchase from Best Buy. Off to Frys electronics I go. 0
+I would not come here again for anything. Everything is over priced... Really this is Just a Showroom for Amazon. 0
+What a mess. This place USED to be so good on customer service. But now it is like they don't even care. My wife wanted to see the new Kindle Fire. They were working on the display. A worker grabbed one to show my wife. This old shrew of a woman yelled NOOO!!! and took it back. Like my wife seeing it for 30 seconds was some security breach. Added to this we found out they don't offer loaner phones when you are getting your phone worked on. They are also adding deductibles back to their plans. So basically there is no reason to go there over your local Verizon. The place is just a mess and the employees are apathetic. They won't answer questions. They don't get trained anyway. I for see them being out of operation within 5 years! 0
+Seriously, I have always loved Kona Grill. I think the problem is not with all the Kona locations but just this one at the Chandler mall. We sat on the patio for happy hour and we could find very little happy. \n\nI have never been a server, as I know if I tried, it would be an epic fail. I really appreciate what they do and the good ones make it look so easy, even though I know it is a very demanding job. This night we were continually ignored to the point of given the finger several times. NO, not the middle one, the I will be right with you finger. When we did get the attention of our server, he seemed irritated he had to wait on us. \n\nI understand at happy hour they get busy but message to the management, hire more servers. People are desperately looking for jobs and what do you pay them, like $2.30 an hour? \n\nThe good news was the food was fresh and arrived quickly (they had expediters). I am happy to report the kitchen staff seems to have their act together. 0
+I came here and we choose to sit outside, that isn't really outside since it is covered next to the mall entrance. Service was nice and everything I had to eat was very nice, and I had the pot-stickers and shrimp and salmon sushi rolls. The shrimp tempura was the nights personal favorite. The right amount of rice and flavor for what you pay for - nothing experimental or crazy. \n\nOutside has a nice feel, but is louder and doesn't invite for any easy conversation. Inside it is quieter and they have nice tall stuffed seating arrangements, that I did not make use out of this time. Overall it has a nice vibe, even if I perceive it as a little manufactured. \n\nI am having some issues defining this place, are they trying to sell an upscale experience and yet call themselves a grill? Focusing on seafood but having almost anything else on the menu. Yeah, it is a little too eclectic for me - but then again both service and food is good, and I will come here again so I guess the undefinition joke is on me. 1
+Really good. Garret was our server, late nite b4 a movie this place really hit the spot. Our server was on point. Kitchen was solid. This definitely is our new late nite spot. Comfy chairs too! 1
+So this is the second and last time I'll be having dinner at Kona Grill. First time I had a pulled pork sandwich which was decent but not very exciting. I enjoyed the chicken satay appetizer and the nice drink/wine list, along with the modern, relaxed atmosphere. Really like sitting on the patio or in the bar area. However, the main dishes are mediocre at best. I always give places a second shot but our second visit was even more underwhelming. I had the sea bass and my husband had the pork tenderloin. Both were prepared well but pretty much tasteless and boring. And expensive. I love good food and I'll pay for anything worth it, however this sea bass was not a $26 dish. Not on any planet. I'd recommend this as a nice place to meet for drinks and maybe apps and desserts but do not bother with an entree. I can name at least 10 other places in the valley with better food for those prices. 0
+Never, ever trust TGI to install your carpet or provide a rebate in the promised time. EVER. Especially if you are promised a rebate. 0
+This Panda Express location is a difficult one to review.\n\nAs is typical of the Panda, the food's good and cooked up fast. No, it's not gourmet Chinese, but it's tasty enough.\n\nBut then we come to the weakness of this location: The menu.\n\nThe selection is really, really slim. To the point they don't even have sweet and sour chicken, for crying out loud. I'm used to Panda Express locations varying in their options (Potato Chicken and String-Bean Chicken are always hard to come by), but this one really takes the cake as far as limited selection goes. 0
+"Did i really just pay 13.29 for this pathetic sandwich? the \""""prime rib dip\"""" looked so good on the menu, but what showed up at my table was a weak, dried up little sandwich, with no flavor, chewy overcooked meat, and served on what was nothing more than a tiny, hard oversized breadstick.\n\nour waitress annie, while pleasant enough, seemed unconcerned with the fact that i only took one bite out of this sandwich before pushing it aside, and DID NOT want a to go container. i dine out a lot, and this was possibly the worst most overpriced thing i've been served in a long time.\n\nThe \""""game day nachos\"""" were almost equally sad. at 8.99 they came with just a handful of chips and the same gross \""""cheez-whiz\"""" style sauce you squirt on your nachos at the local 7-11. disgusting\n\nthe rest of my party seemed ok with their burgers, even though my son ate less than half of his, and also did not want a to go container.\n\nat $65 for 3 people ($78 with tip) this was a completely dissatisfying and overpriced meal." 0
+While the quality of the food is good, the priority of the kitchen really makes you wonder at how they even function at times. While our visit was on a week night and when it really wasn't all that busy, they still somehow managed to complete three orders that were no more complicated than ours... for people that ordered AFTER US. \n\nI had a half sandwich with salad and her with a bowl of soup. How complicated is that, seriously? The person taking the orders needs to focus on just that and not try to help the bus staff. \n\nThis was disappointing to say the least and perhaps was an isolated incident. Then again, most likely not.\n\n*Update*\n\nI have received a very nicely worded and very sincere email from one of the founders relating to our visit. We have spoken about this visit in question and I am satisfied with the end result. As such, I have amended my review from two stars to three.\n\n*Update to update*\n\nAs of today, 22 DEC 14, I have yet to receive any further contact as it related to my initial review despite replying both via Yelp and a direct email as requested. As such, my review goes back down to two stars. Pretty disappointed given how promising the initial contact seemed to be. We definitely will not be going back now 0
+Worst Mexican in the valley. It really is. ESPECIALLY for a joint that has such awesome location, building and name. SHAME! Stay away. There is not much else i can add except - I'd like my money back, please. 0
+This restaurant serves really good mexican food at reasonable prices. The location and decor are great and make it look like a really expensive restaurant without the high prices. The service is almost always top-notch and prompt. My pick from the extensive menu would be the enchiladas. 1
+If you have not experienced Abuelo's I highly recommend you give it a try. In my opinion the food is excellent. The shrimp chowder is to die for. Their prime rib on Thursday's is the best. Their traditional mexican food is good. I tend to like all their other fish, beef & pork menu items. You cannot go wrong by trying this establishment. 1
+While visiting the area from Cali, my friend was told about this place by some women who work at Nordies. So, we decided to try it out as we were both hungry for Mexican food. Ate here on a Friday night, waited about 10 minutes to be seated and had ordered off the gluten free menu shortly after. I choose the three ground beef tacos on soft corn torts. Most gluten free torts aren't soft, so I questioned that before ordering. Also, I wanted to substitute the meat for carne asada as I am not a fan of ground beef but the waiter said that they put MSG in their carne asada. Yuck, I thought and decided to stick with ground beef. They were okay, nothing special. They do have yummy green mild salsa though, which was better than my entire dinner. Service was great. I haven't heard that a Mexican restaurant uses MSG in their food before though. My friend order their chicken and steak fajitas, she said it was okay. I wondered though if her meat had MSG too. Eek!! 0
+Ate there with the wife last night. Everything tasted to us like it was straight out of a can and came to the table cold. Server was nice, but the everything home made speech is a crock. Just because it was put in a pot, then from a pot to a plate does not mean it should be called homemade or hand made. 0
+The Monetary is amazing we love the spinach enchilada 1
+I love their super thin chips and the salsa is great. The food is good for a chain and the service is terrific.\n\nI love their guacamole cream and their flan and Tres Leche is to die for! 1
+"Tried Abuelo's last night with some friends. Ambience and decor are lovely.\n\nHad Grandieza frozen margarita ($5!) that was solid and refreshing! It took me 1.5 hours to polish off due to its size and brain freeze side effect.\n\nHuge fan of their green salsa! Sweet (like a hint of mango?) and mild.\n\nOrdered the beef chimichanga - not the best...I guess I assumed it would be shredded beef when it was ground! It tasted elementary and cafeteria-like. But - the papas con chili?!? Soooo tasty!\n\nA friend split the Fajitas-for-two with another friend. With their order, they received a plate of lettuce, onion, cheese. One politely asked if they could get a little more. The waiter acts like lettuce is rare and sacred and tells her \""""Well, lemme see what I can do\"""". What??? Dude, make that happen - we're talking lettuce and tomato here!! Smh\n\nNo add'l fixings were provided. That's just not providing a positive customer experience, IMO.\n\nI won't be back for a full meal, but wld entertain just having their papas and a margarita at the bar." 0
+How do you have a bad experience at a Nordy's? I thought that this was impossible. Let me preface this by saying that it wasn't really the Nordy's that bothered me so much but the MAC counter at Nordy's. \n\nI'll just sum it up in three sentences:\n\nOne....Absolutely could not keep their scheduling on point and caused my friend and I to be late to a wedding. Two....Rude and oblivious associates that would rather have you wait because they couldn't possibly take more than two appointments an hour even though they had a total of count them with me....eight people just standing around doing NOTHING. Three....Its quite apparent they have no appreciation or respect for their customers as I saw them make snide faces at their customers and rudely gossip about customers once they left. \n\nAwful and Absurd. Get a new set of associates for this location. \n\nI'm SOOO glad this is NOT my Nordy's. I'll never come to this location ever again. 0
+I love nordstrom, but not this one. Customer service is absolutely horrible!! Employees are rude and completely unhelpful. 0
+On 9/2/13 my wife and I went to the Chandler Mall Sears to buy a tool set for our sons birthday. We selected the set we wanted (no assistance from the staff). I carried the ~40 lb box to the checkout counter. We had parked near another entrance so I left my wife to check out while I moved the car. I didn't think I'd have to ask the checkout clerk to help my wife get the box to the curb. but sure enough when I asked my wife if the clerk helped her she said no. When the checkout process was complete he turned his back to her and sat down on the counter. That is where I found him when I went back in and ripped him a new one in front of other customers. We then contacted the department manager named Veronica (the same one mentioned in another review here). Veronica was of no help and in fact her attitude made me realize the store management is the problem. They do not care if customers are helped or walk out happy. I'm not sure where they think this strategy is going but my guess is it will take Sears out of business. 0
+"I purchased a SF Giants and tried to return it a week later. cashier said there were \""""sweat stains\"""" on it and i explained to him that i tried it only once at home and never wore it outdoors at all. here's a tip, be sure to check for \""""sweat stains\"""" before buying a hat at The Hat Club." 0
+"Pretty nice. I was reluctant to go at first but it was totally not disappointment. Menu has a ton of items and most of them somewhat unusual and interesting. We had tandoori chicken pizza and it was pretty Ok, as far as pizzas from this kind of joints go. Salads looked very enticing as well. I think its pretty nice.\n\n\""""I like\""""\n\nEugene" 1
+I agree with the last reviewer, this Baja is going downhill. Baja was always like the more beautiful, delicious cousin of Rubio's (if you consider your cousin delicious). I received my quesadilla and while it usually has a few types of cheeses in it, this one had some rubbery cheese in it with very little cheese in it, like they were cutting back or something. The queso fundido tasted fake, like a plastic doll accidentally dripped overhead into it or something. Ehh, I don't think so... 0
+One of my favorite places to eat while in Phoenix. The service at this particular one is always great too. 1
+Went here a few weeks ago for brunch. I will say that I am still a fan of Z Tejas but I think I just ordered the wrong thing. I had the potato hash and eggs which was ok but it seemed like it needed something more flavor wise. Maybe a little more sauce on top would have made it better. Also, since I was sick, I ordered the tortilla soup. It was a thick soup and I actually prefer brothier tortilla soups. Wasn't bad though. As always, the cornbread was phenomenal. I also had a red sangria and it was delicious and refreshing. My companion said that she loved her burger and fries. I still love Z Tejas but I will probably just go for dinner there from here on out since that is where they really shine. 1
+My favorite chicken tortilla soup and corn bread. \nGreat indoor or outdoor seating. \nMany times I have called in for take out food there for dinner parties and have never been disappointed. The food holds great in chaffing dishes and the corn bread is terrific for dinner parties. Cut it into four pieces and place in a linen covered bowl to keep warm and moist. Reheats fabulously. 1
+I really love this place, their food is sooo good. But the service last night was not so good. It took them 5 minutes to seat us, then another 5 minutes to wait on us by the time we ordered our food we missed happy hour. We asked the waitress if we could still order off the happy hour menu and she said no. It took her forever to bring our drinks finally out and then when our appetizer came out we asked about the cornbread, she said she would go get that.Then when we were finished we didn't get our bill in a timely manner either. Ughhhh!!!!!\n\nNormally the service is really good but in this case it just wasen't. Really disappointing last night. 0
+"What a lousy experience!!! My family and I get there at 12 noon on a Saturday and the place is almost empty. There's no one at the front desk to greet and seat us. Theres a line of people waiting and no one to help anyone. Eight minutes goes by before a girl finally emerges from the back . She says no word of greeting to anyone. We finally sit and a waiter named Dylan comes to our table and says he'll be back \""""in a minute\"""" to take our order. Fifteen minutes go by and he never returns to our table. I flag down the manager and he acts annoyed and asks me what I want. I tell him I'd like to order, and to take my families order first and he starts laughing at me in a mocking tone and with a sarcastic inflection in his voice and says \""""I thought you were ready to order\""""!. I inform him I'm deferring to my family first to be polite and expect him to be respectful. Needless to say at this point my meal was ruined. The manager is a man in his mid forties dressed like a slob and very disrespectful. He also doesn't manage his staff, as reflected by the disappearing acts the hostess and waiter pulled in a nearly empty restaurant hanging out in the back instead of attending to their customers. and with the disrespectful attitude that manager imposed on me.They have the gall to call this a top level restaurant. You'd receive better service at a Dennys." 0
+This was a good bowling alley. Very clean and the service was friendly. We went on a Friday night and they had black lighting which is always fun. Shoes were decent and nice selection of bowling balls. Music videos from the early 2000s made the experience really fun! Scoreboards are not user friendly but that could be because we aren't big bowlers. Placement of TVs right over lanes was a bit distracting while bowling. 1
+Went to The Keg with my wife as she had never been and Flemings was booked. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The server was excellent. He checked in often, presented himself very well and was attentive to our needs. We had a bottle of Ridge that was delicious. The brie appetizer was very good. Now onto the steak: Each of us ordered a bacon wrapped filet medium rare. Unfortunately, the steak came wrapped in bacon fat and was cooked closer to rare vs medium rare. At times I'll order my steak rare or rare + so this wasn't a problem for me, but the bacon grizzle was unappetizing. We had the creme brulee for dessert and it was average. The Keg does a good job, but if the could pay a little more attention to detail with respect to the food. I think they try and turn out the food too fast and it just doesn't compare to other steak houses. Definitely a AAA club. If you want a real steak go to Flemings or Ruth Chris for a Big League experience. 1
+"Terrible service. Went in at 5:00 on a Wednesday for an early dinner. The place was not busy and we were told by the hostess that it would be just a few minutes because the servers were \""""polishing the tables\"""". 20 minutes later, no one had come or gone, there were at least 5 employees milling around and we were still not seated. Had to walk out. Sitting in Firebirds as I write this." 0
+I was actually really impressed, even though I didn't think I would be. I headed here for lunch last week when Chipotle was super busy.\n\nThey have a great and fairly affordable lunch menu with lots of options, including lots of vegetarian options. I also really appreciated that my waitress went back and checked with a vegetarian staff member to see if the tomato soup had meat stock (it didn't, but minestrone did).\n\nI got the pasta with the soup or salad combo with this delicious Mediterranean pasta - olive oil, feta, pine nuts, tomatoes and red peppers. The pasta itself was surprisingly bland, but with a hint of salt and pepper, it was pretty tasty. The bread that it came with was also delicious, all on its own. I got the tomato soup, and man, it was definitely one of the better tomato soups I've been lucky enough to have.\n\nMy server was great about the food coming out quickly, and was on top of my refills. Very friendly, not over-crowding.\n\nI'll be back in the future with my partner to get a better feel for the beer (which I don't drink) and meat dishes (which I don't eat), but I'm happy with my first visit and will be back! 1
+"I guess I shouldn't have high expectations for a chain, but I was quite disappointed in this place. Went for happy hour with some friends who apparently like coming here (not sure why though). \n\nAlthough I will say that the service was awesome, the \""""good\"""" ends there. \n\nThe food, meh. We had some apps including calamari (kinda tough), spinach dip (I've had better), and the avocado rolls (the best out of the 3). Not super impressed with any of it. \n\nThe drinks, they were made well, but at $4.75 for WELL on HAPPY HOUR - it really didn't make me very happy at all. \n\nNext time I will go somewhere else for happy hour where the food and drink prices really do make me happy." 0
+This location of Starbucks let me down yesterday. It was 11am. I had met my sister here before we headed out on the town for the day. I was hungry for a breakfast sandwich or hot sandwich from the fridge that they will heat in the over for you. They were out of almost all flavors of sandwiches, they had only 3 left. They were also out of all breakfast sandwiches including the turkey bacon with egg, I understand that it was 11am but still, most Starbucks have these sandwiches well into the afternoon hours. \n\nI decided to try the faijita chicken sandwich with pepper jack from the refrigerated section at the counter. The cashier was very rude about the lack of sandwiches in the first place. She got irritated that I asked if they had a ham and swiss sandwich when it wasn't out. Anyhow, she heated up the sandwich and wrapped it up for me. The chicken was disgusting and I pulled a couple of pieces out and they had black spots on them. I am not sure how long that particular sandwich had been sitting out but eww.\n\nI did also have a passion tea and it was delicious as usual. Rule of thumb, come here only for drinks, avoid the food at this location. I would only come back for coffee or tea. Customer service was also not the greatest. 0
+OMG OMG OMG, the happy hour hamburger is so delicious (I think it's the bacon that does it). \n\nI've only been here twice, and both times for happy hour. They have an excellent happy hour for the quality of food they serve. I've tried, obviously the burger and also the crab cakes, both which were yummy. The drink specials are great too, they make a great margarita and have an ample wine list. I'll be back! 1
+I came here recently for a special occasion dinner with my office staff and it was very nice. The restaurant itself is well designed, with muted colors, dark woods and dimmed lighting. The wait staff was neatly presented in crisp white shirts and clean, black service aprons. We prearranged for a pre-printed dinner menu that was labeled as being for our party that night. I thought that it was a nice touch, and I am well aware that it was also a clever cost containment measure since it also kept our staff from wildly ordering off of the regular Fleming's menu.\n\nOur servers were all very gracious and attentive and took very good care of our party of about 25. Our food was all brought out at the same time, which was no small feat on the kitchen's part. Everyone seemed genuinely happy with their food, I didn't see anyone complaining about anything. \n\nI ordered the petite filet, medium rare, and it was absolutely perfect in every way. The meat was cooked perfectly and was tender, moist and delicious. There were various sides served 'family style' raging from buttered corn to asparagus, and they were all very good as well. As a dessert I ordered cr\u00e8me brulee, and it was deliciously creamy with the perfectly sugar crust on top. My only complaint about my food, and it is minor, was that the cr\u00e8me brulee wasn't the ice cold temperature that I usually prefer. I like my cr\u00e8me brulee pre-fired so that it has time to cool off before I eat it. I don't care for warm custard, but it's purely a personal preference and I still thought the dessert was fantastic.\n\nThe only other thing I would point out is that many people aren't fans of the a la carte menu system, it can be annoying, and ridiculously expensive, to order every side dish seperately from the main entree. \n\nThat said, this was still a great experience in a wonderful restaurant. I highly recommend it for any special occasion dinner as long as your budget will allow it. 1
+I have always loved Pei Wei as I'm an asian food lover from the SF Bay Area and I definitely have a sense for what's good and what's not. Some might question the authenticity of their food, and I'm not asian so I don't consider myself to be an authority. I do, however, LOVE the Pad Thai with chicken and tofu and everytime I order it, I'm in heaven :) The portion is huge, seriously enough for 2-3 meals, the flavor is excellent, it's a little greasey which adds to the texture of the rice noodles, the chicken breast pieces are more than abundant and the tofu has a fabulous texture. The crushed peanuts, lime and cilantro create a party in my mouth!!!\n\nYou just can't beat the overall quality, service and price. It makes joints like Panda Express look embarrassing by comparison. I like the fact that Pei Wei also rotates in new menu items (Sesame Chicken is new) and you can order brown rice as an option. 1
+I think Pei Wei is great. The food is always good and the location is nice enough to make you actually want to eat there. They do offer wine by the glass so it is a good place for Happy Hour or date night when you are trying to save some money (PF Changs is much nicer ambiance but basically the same food). However, most of the time we do curbside pickup which is awesome. You can also place your order online ahead of time. 1
+"Um. . .No. \n\nHonestly, I'm in a major snit about this place. I expected something a LOT better than what we found here. Things seemed pretty good to start--food looked tasty. Didn't take long for problems to begin showing up: \n\nFirst off, my wife's lo-mein was pretty darned lo. The first time she went here several days ago, they used the normal wide noodle that you would usually find in lo-mein. This time, they used round noodles. Were they Chinese chow mein noodles? No, they were vermicelli. Yes, I'm being a bit picky there, but I'm just getting started. My wife ordered the lo-mein with no garlic, onions, or shallots. The problem was, they left out most of the other vegetables as well when the bowl came to the table. There was the occasional carrot or broccoli sliver, but very few veggies at all. I called the waiter over to the table and informed him of the situation. My wife told him that she just wanted to get a bowl of extra veggies to add to the lo-mein. He took away the lo-mein that she had and said that he would be back shortly. When he returned, he came back with two bowls--one had the vegetables she asked for, and the other was a brand new bowl of lo-mein with tofu and noodles ONLY. Uh, what the f*ck? Why replace the noodles she had with this and then send in a separate bowl of veggies? Why not either give my wife back her old bowl along with the veggies or just mix up a whole new batch with the veggies? \n\nMajor issues here--even what she got after all that wasn't very good tasting. My wife had to add soy sauce for extra flavor, and the vegetables weren't fresh--they obviously tasted like they were frozen before they were put into the wok.\n\nMy food wasn't much better in terms of quality. I had the vegetable and tofu fried rice. There was no issue with the quantity of veggies, but they too were of the \""""from your grocer's freezer\"""" variety. The rice was chalky and undercooked, and I also had to add soy sauce--it didn't do much to improve the flavor.\n\nOur spring rolls were also inferior, and even the fortunes in the fortune cookies were as superficial and vapid as the food we ate. I liked the friendly table service, and the soda machine that allowed you to flavor the soft drinks any way you like was cool. This is what made this review two stars instead of one. But, would I recommend Pei Wei to anyone? No wei. If you want a REAL Asian diner, go to Tott's Asian Diner at Ray and McClintock. Now THAT'S fresh food, and a world of difference over Pei Wei. Even Panda Express is better than this place." 0
+I had always sworn off chiropractors. I think it was the popping sounds that make me nervous. I decided to go to Cottingham, who was recommended by a coworker, as a way to lure in my fiance who was in constant pain. I gave Cottingham 4 stars as this is my first experience and I really had nothing to compare it to. But I do think Jeff is a 5 star guy. On your first visit he will do an exam and take xrays. On your second return he will go over the xrays and plan of care. Being in the medical field, I think Jeff is very good about explanations and helping you understand things visually and physically. His knowledge comes across and made me feel more comfortable with the whole process. I didn't feel he was trying to push me into any unnecessary treatment plan. I'm just sorry I waited so long. 1
+this is located in what used to be a pretty happening strip mall because there was one of the only movie theaters around there.\nthen a new googaplex opened and the whole area kind of dwindled. \nwings are good, i attest to that. but... random shooting where a person dies and four others have to go to the hospital? not really my idea of good time. 0
+I am from the East Coast and am used to dive bars being a certain way, but this one is truly unique in that there are peanut shells littering the floors. As I sat there, eating the roasted peanuts, and waiting for my food to arrive, I felt uneasy dumping my shells onto the floor. I said to my friend, OMG, littering is okay here and I do not know how I feel about this. \n\nSo after my initial shock of dropped peanut shells and the first bite of my Sue-Ruben, and the country music performers on stage creating a nice atmosphere, I started to get into the groove of things. Throwing your shells on the floor can actually be quite liberating! lol\n\nI am a foodie and I must say that I was impressed with their take on the turkey ruben. It was not as yummy as some of the places that make turkey rubens in NJ or NYC, but it truly did come in second for my taste buds. \n\nMy friends wings were a little bland and the hot sauce that he ordered on the side was not that appealing. Maybe I need to try more of their wings another time, since everyone seems to love them; but I am a stickler at times.\n\nThe service was amazing and they had great drink specials, although I did not partake because I had been drinking earlier at RnR in Scottsdale and my stomach needed a rest.\n\nGo here for: A great country-like setting, great sandwiches, good service, and nice drink specials. I will be back. 1
+Just came in with my husband for my 6 month ring inspection. It was a Monday afternoon so nobody was in there except like maybe 2 customers. We were not greeted upon entering so my husband walked up to a group of employees who were laughing and joking around to ask for help. They literally ignored him, just let him stand there looking stupid for a good 2-3 minutes. So we walked around the counter obviously looking for some help and had to practically wave our hand in the air and shout before someone would finally help us. Unbelievable customer service. Would not come to this branch if I were you. We definitely did not feel like we were worth a minute of their time. 0
+"Worst McDonalds experience ever. Rude ignorant jerk behind the counter, the General Manager standing right next to him, GM said nothing, did nothing about the rotten employee. No greeting, just a dead rude stare, I asked for a meal, he said in a low negative antagonistic tone, \""""What about it?!?\"""", like he was picking a fight.\nI realize minimum wage gets minimum effort employees, but wow McDonalds!!!!\nI will never go to this location EVER again.\nOh yeah, twice previously got tea that tasted like chemicals, like it was dish water, seriously and on 2 different occasions." 0
+Had my son in classes here and they changed instructors with 0 notice i bought a bow from them that they recommended spent a few hundred bucks on it for my sons birthday they sold me a defective bow and when my son told me due to the fact that I know nothing about bows I tried to return it they won't help me out at all very bad company to work with the instructor is nice I must add 0
+Lately, I have found myself reading a lot of books, and was looking to pic up some more reading material for my lunch hours at work. I had already hit bookmans and changing hands, with no luck. So, I decided to hit borders to see what they may have had to offer.\n\nI've been to this location before, but not in a couple months. I like borders for a few reasons, but I find that their store is well stocked and the staff is usually really friendly. \n\nI wandered the store, and even though I didnt have a specific book in mind, I had an idea of what I wanted to read. I like thier bargin book section, and the layout of the store, with overhead signs, and signs on the actual bookstore itself.\n\nEven though I did not purchase anything, shopping here was fun. Staff was friendly, hours are great, and you can always order those hard to find books that you may need if they dont have them on the shelf. 1
+"\""""Authentic Mexican Food\"""" seems to be a complete lie here. I feel like Taco Bell is more authentic than Espo's. 2 Stars, because the Carne Asada Taco Salad I got was nothing but a bowl of lettuce, a few chips, and small balls of Carne Asada every once in awhile. They took over 30 minutes to deliver our order. (There was only about 5 people in the entire restaurant, 3 of which were already eating.) Then, they got our orders wrong, and also charged us extra to put something that was already included in the salad on the side. Only good thing: The Salsa, and the Bowl it came in." 0
+"I stopped in here for dinner recently to see how the place looked after their recent \""""remodel\"""" and I was surprised to see that even though there were improvements made to the exterior (fresh paint, expanded parking lot, and nicer patio) the inside looked exactly the same except they had replaced the rundown, ugly, uncomfortable tables and chairs with others that were only slightly less ugly and uncomfortable. Everything else was exactly the same, including the layer of grime over all the fixtures, walls, and flooring. I was willing to overlook that since we usually only do takeout anyway but once we ate our food my husband and I both agreed that we would not come here again. The quality of food has been going down the last couple of months but this was a new low. I have never liked the place itself but at least I thought the food was decent but nothing we ordered this last visit was even edible. Dry, crumbly tamales, burnt tortilla chips, and carne asada that tasted like the meat had spoiled. The worst part was the crispy taco that was disgustingly soggy and filled with a substance that looked like dog food and tasted like what I would imagine that canned dog food tastes like. I mean, it was worse than Taco Bell. Seriously.\n\nThere still seemed to be a steady stream of people coming in the door, again mostly take-out orders, so I guess their customers are very loyal or else not everyone thinks it's gotten as bad as I do. I think most of their loyal fans keep coming back since it is so cheap, but there are lots of better options for cheap Mexican food in Chandler." 0
+"I recently went to lunch at Espos, and engaged in an epic battle for a churro.\n\nAs I approached the counter to get my chorizo burrito and churro, the churro was missing and a plate of sopapillas was there instead. Before I could say anything, the woman behind the counter said bluntly, \""""We're out of churros, so I gave you sopapillas.\""""\n\nI thought about it for a second, and realized only a churro was really worth the extra flab my friends would see at the pool that weekend, and told her, politely, I'd really just prefer to not have sopapillas.\n\n\""""You just want your dollar back?\"""" she barked, as if I had asked her to drive to the U.S. treasury to collect one. I said yeah, I just love churros, and don't think I need anything else.\n\nShe huffed to the register, grabbed a dollar, and handed it to me.\n\nNow look, one doesn't want to be petty, but really, the churro (after tax) costs $1.26. As I looked at her face that was saying, \""""Why couldn't you just eat your damn sopapillas like I told you to?\"""" it occurred to me I shouldn't have to pay Espos twenty-six cents for a churro I never got.\n\n\""""I think it was a $1.15 on the menu,\"""" I said.\n\nOh man, now she was pissed. Saying nothing, she hit a few buttons on the register, \""""returned\"""" a churro officially, and handed me $1.26.\n\nAll of that drama might be worth it, if the chorizo didn't taste as bland as watery ground beef. Sorry, Espos, I'll just drive to Someburros a block away." 0
+Ticket line fairly quick. Concession had lots of choices prices average for movie theaters. Great seats. Clean and comfortable. 1
+Awful! Floor was so dirty that my shoes almost came off due to sticky substance.\n\nAlso unruly teenagers have taken over this theater. It is no longer possible to enjoy a movie at this location. \n\nThis location is merely a babysitting service for parents to drop off their entitled, disrespectful brats. \n\nIn turn, they ruin everyone else's movie experience. 0
+I've been coming to Tag's for about a year or so and found it to be wonderful place and yes, a trip back in time. Tag's menu incorporate both southwest and American foods in over sized quantities. While you're there I would recommend the locally made knick-knacks along the walls that you can purchase. The food is good and service is great!\n\nEnjoy! 1
+"This place has really gone downhill over the past few years. I've been going here for about 3 years (work in the area) and I've seen it go through many changes and it has changed owners and as the new owners continue to change things.\n\nFirst, smoking lounge is gone and they're now making way for the \""""Blue Adobe Trading Post\"""" where they will continue to sell the horribly tacky, garish, and overpriced rhinestone handbags, shirts, and belts that they've been selling at the bar section recently.\n\nIt also seems like they change out the furniture every two months or so. I don't get why they keep doing this, how they can afford to buy so much furniture, and what the reason for it is. The place is also kept a little too dark for what its trying to be.\n\nThe menu used to be pretty large, but is pretty overpriced for what they offer and for the place. They cut the menu down to a page or two a few weeks ago, but it is still overpriced." 0
+Around Thanksgiving, we went to Mint Thai for lunch (it being our usual thai lunch spot). What a mess. The food wasn't tasty when it arrived - and it had taken forever to get the attention of the waitress for anything. In the end, out of a party of 4, only 1 of us had received what we ordered, 1 of us was violently ill (and remained so for DAYS - having to visit the doctor, etc), 2 of us felt moderately ill later, and only one of us felt ok. Such a disappointment. 0
+"Today I ordered a large vanilla cone and paid for it the person at the counter said \""""That'll be right up for you.\"""" Well it wasn't right up and I waited for 20 minutes before they finally got around to making it for me. Another time a couple years ago i ordered an ice cream cone and the boy who was working behind the counter made the cone and set it on top the ice cream machine and let it melt. when I asked why my cone was sitting there melting he said very rudely, \"""" oh i forgot i made it. here you go.\"""" he said and handed me the cone. \""""I don't want the melted cone!\"""" I said. I was furious and even more so when I had to argue with him that he owed me a new, fresh cone. What an embarassment! C'mon McDonalds, get your stuff together!!" 0
+Saturday I ordered a cheeseburger, 2pc poppers and onion rings.. Not only did I wait 10 minutes the fried food were as hard as rocks, and I was given a double cheeseburger and charged for a double cheeseburger and large poppers. \nVery unhappy! 0
+If you are looking through Yelp reviews to find a great nail salon, your search is over. Elite Nails is the BEST!\nI just moved to town, and have been looking for a new nail salon. I am crazy about having well manicured nails, and very picky about who I go to. I have been disappointed by several places in town, until I found Elite Nails. I am very impressed by how well I was taken care of, my nails look great, and the pedicure was amazing! Best massage chair ever! The regular pedicure is only $25 and comes with an exfoliating scrub and hot stone massage! Everyone was very professional while being friendly, they were easy to communicate with, and it was clear to see the people working there not only knew what they were doing but genuinely enjoyed their job. The salon itself is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. I'll definitely be back. 1
+Was not impressed. The seaweed salad was drowned in sesame oil and every roll was entirely overwhelmed by sauce (there was a quarter cup of garlic sauce left on the plate when we finished the Primo roll, no hint of exaggeration.) And for a place that charges for forks, you'd think they'd pack the rolls a little tighter so they don't utterly disintegrate. It was heavy, heavy fare and we left feeling overfull and gross even though we ate about half as much as we usually do on sushi night (and both had gas pains for a couple of hours afterward).\n\nThe free strawberry ice cream was not delicious and the fortune cookie was downright weird. 0
+I would give no stars but since I had to give one, one is all they get. After working with the loan department, I have decided to pull our money and move our mortgage. We were approved for our re-finance and then canceled at the last minute once they found out I was working a contract job. We have been a 20+ year B of A customer, currently have our mortgage with them and never have defualted. Yes i was laid off work like 1/2 of America but have managed to keep working a contract position. The contract jobs out here in California usually run for three months at a time and after each quarter, they extend them. I have been at my job since August 2011 and I am due to be extended at the end of June. However they used this as a reason not to go through with our loan. You think Bank of America would want to help us make it easier to get through the economy crisis. Just to let you know I am speaking about the Loan Department in Chandler Arizona. Not only did they take forever to get the paperwork done, they called and told us to return documents as soon as possible so that our approved loan will get completed. We were told we could sign the paperwork while we were on vacation but never heard anything. Got home and found out they canceled our loan. Never will I use this Bank. Their commitment to customer service sucks. 0
+"Was told the replacement for my standard front brake maintenance would take about 45 min. 3 hours later I am still waiting and writing this review. They didn't have the part in stock and than the wrong part was ordered. They offered a free oil change in the future which means I have to come back to use the \""""we are sorry\"""" voucher, should have offered something while my car is on blocks waiting to be finished. I don't plan on using their services again after this unprofessional fiasco." 0
+Not often you go into a place with a person's name on the door and find that person working the register or cooking, but that's what you will find at Al's.\n\nBeen going here for a few years, but haven't tried much of the menu - the Chicago dogs and fries are just too good. Also recommend the beef sandwich, which comes juicy, tangy, and messy. And let me tell you, some of the best things in life are messy. 1
+I am wondering if the people reviewing this place, positively, have had actual authentic Thai food.\n\nI got a green curry which had cabbage (wtf) snow peas (wtf) no basil (double wtf). It's green curry which is SO Basic - Eggplant, green bell peppers, carrots and basil. Simple.\n\nThis, to me, was Chinese food masquerading as Thai. \n\nI looked through the reviews...it seems like things are hit or miss. What should one order when they come here, I wonder? \n\nSo I guess if you want Authentic Thai Food, go elsewhere. If you're suburban and haven't a clue...enjoy?\n\nFail. 0
+Truly enjoyed the amazing food at Siam Orchid! I was craving Thai Food and we drove over 20 miles to get here. The menu selections were very well written - and to our pleasure the appearance of each dish and the taste exceeded our expectations. A great place for authentic Thai. 1
+I know good thai curry and this was far from it. Service was very good. 0
+Place was pretty dead, only 2 other parties of people. Excellent service, but aside from the appetizer of spring rolls(which were delicious), food was very mediocre. The pad thai was a big pile of barely spicy noodles, chicken and shrimp- no bean sprouts or vegetables. Hubby got a basil chicken dish which he said was ok, but left him still hungry. Neither of our dishes came with rice. We just weren't impressed with the food, but our go-to Thai place, Siam Thai, is run by a family from thailand, so we are a bit spoiled. 0
+Finally an authentic taco shop in AZ!!! Reminds me of home sweet home (chicago). All the staples are there...2 corn tortillas, cabbage, red salsa, limes....they even have ground beef...A rarity in these parts. Couldn't be happier :D 1
+I brought a picture of the ring I wanted to Paul and his team and they were very excited to help me make this dream a reality. They worked with my budget and provided pictures of the progress along the way.\n\nPaul and his team were incredibly courteous and professional, they provided top notch customer service and were happy to help explain things to me since I do not know anything about jewelry or diamonds.\n\nI am looking forward to going back to work with them again on wedding bands.\n\nMake sure to visit Paul at Barnes Fine Jewelers for top of the line service and quality when it comes to jewelry design. 1
+Cheap drinks but the bar and scene is very ghetto for being in Gilbert. They have a stage with old big screen tvs on it when it can be used for entertainment. All the other tvs are over 10 years old. Did I also mention the homeless man hanging out the the smokers area....terrible food bad service but hey you definetly get what you pay for. 0
+Love Arby's. However a medium curly fries is allegedly 600(!) calories. So worth it though. 1 star off for their shakes being mediocre. They always seem to be pretty thin. 1
+This place is very small and gets crowded very quickly. It is a frustrating experience every time I go in there. People are standing around since there is little seating and the line goes right into the dining area. Too small! They are also pretty slow at getting the food out to the customers which is surprising since it's just a bagel shop. Their coffee is terrible, too.\n\nThe actual food is good. I get the Lox and haven't been disappointed, I just hate going in there to get it. 0
+This location is a joke. 10:30am on a Saturday and out of all decent savory bagels to make a sandwich, line nearly to the door and barely moving, fountain machine not working, and less than friendly service. I will make sure to choose a different location next time! 0
+Love this place! Always order something different for food and everything I've had has been delish! But the real reason i go here: Cabo Wabo Margarita! yummy! 1
+Hair in the salsa. What felt like a piece of sand in the deep fried cheese crisp. Refusal to let me order off the kids menu despite my recent surgery and documentation to support it -- you know because if an adult orders a kids sized portion (ie a normal portion) it will magically cost the restaurant more money. What the...?\n\nSeriously not worth it and I won't go back. 0
+This is my parent's Mexican restaurant of choice. I can see why. The portions are huge and everything is hot, fresh and tasty. \n\nHusband and I shared the crab and shrimp enchiladas, although it was a tough decision to make. Everything looked tempting. The enchiladas were quite good and definitely big enough to share. We both have big appetites but had taken advantage of the chips and salsa and ordered a quest dip for the table. The queso was rich and cheesey, served with flour tortilla chips - although I preferred the corn chips and used those to dip. \n\nIf in the area again I would like to try the pollo rico - I have a serious weakness for jalapeno cream cheese. 1
+Twice in the past year I have had a small business function catered by Nando's and I remain extremely impressed with their outstanding food and service. DELICIOUS!! Reasonably priced. I will definitely order Nando's again for our next function. 1
+My wife and I both were first time customers to Val Vista Vision. Before going in I knew that I had monovision and a astigmastism. I knew that I could only get glasses, my wife though was told that she was a good candidate for contact lenses. Val Vista Vision charges $135 non-refundable fee. That fee went towards finding the correct contact, training and fitting for her. Her 1st pair (of contacts) my wife could not see distance or in low light level. She went in to see Dr. Stacie Eskew again and was told she had monovision. Dr. Eskew should have recognized this in the 1st exam. My wife went in several times to try different contacts and was told there no more options (she could not see distance in any of them) and she had to wear glasses. She asked since none of the contacts worked, to have partial of the $135 to go towards glasses and was told by contact lens specialist that they would not do that. We were disappointed, thinking Val Vista Vision would have better customer service than this. We will not return as customers or recommend them. 0
+"Bad costumer service! I'm walking around for 15 minutes trying to find a shopping cart to put my little one in, and they are nowhere to be found, I finally ask one of the cashiers where I can find any and she was rude and said \"""" we don't have anymore, or they are scattered everywhere\"""" first of all as I was walking around I didn't see any and second I probably saw 7 carts total that people were using, so if that's the case they need to get more carts or have there extra employee just walking around start gathering them up...so frustrated! And it's not even busy!" 0
+I was treated very rude by the owners and will tell anyone I cross paths with not to patron this establishment. They think they can treat customers rudely without getting a reputation. I watched them kick out a mother and her children because she had a barking dog in her Bentley outside. O.K. I am that mother. The nerve! 0
+We arrived on a Saturday morning at about 9:30. At the time it wasn't that busy, the restaurant was about half full and there was only one couple ahead of me at the counter when I ordered. I was there with my family of 4.\n\nThe Good\n - The restaurant was immaculate. Very clean and modern looking. Its a cool place.\n - The staff is very friendly. \n\nThe Bad\n - So... very.... slow....\nI'm not sure if she was new but the lady taking orders at the front counter was PAINFULLY slow. Watching her take the order of the couple of ahead of me was a lesson in patience. When it was my turn to place an order the experience was only slightly better.\n\nOnce my order was taken it took more than 10 minutes just to get our Cinnamon Roll.. and it was cold! They didnt even take a moment to throw it in the microwave for 30 seconds.\n\nIt took another 15 plus minutes beyond that for us to get our breakfast. By that time it had been more than 25 minutes since I ordered and my kids were bouncing out of their chairs with boredom. Considering how slow it was when we placed our order that is just WAY TOO LONG to wait for food.\n\nThe Eh..\nThe food was alright. If I take into consideration it cost $30 dollars it was a pretty poor experience. But on its own merit, the food was no better than OK. My biscuits and gravy were cold, the pancakes might have been OK but the syrup was terrible. \n\nFrankly, given the standards for great food set by Joe's across the street I expected way better and next time I'll just wait in line for the Farmhouse next door. 0
+"How do you start off a review when you're simply flabbergasted? Liberty Market has flabbergasted me. What a place. It is so unassuming from the street, almost leaving you wondering if you're in the right place, but then you walk through those doors and feel like you've been transported to some magical dream world. Here's a word of warning, I will be gushing until the end of this review. \n I asked my dear Kristen to find us a new restaurant last night for dinner, and she, through a very unorthodox way, found us Liberty Market. I asked her if she was sure it was a restaurant and not a market, she said yes, and we were off. While driving over to Gilbert she let me know that the owner of Liberty Market was also the owner of Joe's BBQ and Joe's Farm Grill, this excited me to no end because those two places are wonders themselves, masterfully put together and designed, if I may say so myself, and Liberty Market is no different. \n Sitting next to a fun water park of sorts (a great place for photography), it is set in beautiful downtown Gilbert, and right when we walked in the door we were greeted by every employee under the sun, it seemed even the chefs ran out from the kitchen to say hello. Now, this was not because it was slow, there were quite a few people there, not quite busy, but hopping for sure, they simply are awesome employees. The atmosphere here is incredible and the interior has a wonderful modern design, there is even a \""""market\"""" where you can purchase various drinks and old timey trinkets. The salad and bread chefs conversed with us and explained how the market worked, so we sat ourselves down, looked over a menu, and picked our delights for the night. \n Kristen stuck with tea, while I had an Anchor Brewing \""""Liberty Ale\"""" as we began our meal sharing the starter pizza, a delicious, light, grilled flat bread with olive oil, pecorino romano, rosemary and hummus to dip it in. We were already hooked with just the starter. The bread was so good, warm and airy, the cheese had a perfect bite and the hummus was a perfect topper, nothing too heavy and nothing too lite, simply a delicious starter, leaving us ready for the next tasty morsel. I ordered the flatiron steak with chimichurri sauce, garlic smashed potatoes, and fresh from the ground grilled vegetables. The steak... oh boy, the steak... it was so flavorful, cooked perfectly, not tough at all, I'm having a hard time finding words to describe the deliciousness, it was just so good. The chimichurri sauce added a wonderful dimension, it was light but flavorful, never overpowering. I thought the potatoes were awesome, a great blend of big delicious fresh chunks of potato and small hunks of garlic, and the vegetables (carrots and asparagus) had a wonderful grilled taste that brought out their natural goodness. A truly special and wonderful dish. Kristen ordered the liberty bowl with pasta (essentially spaghetti and meatballs) and loved it. The meatballs were big and filling, wonderfully seasoned and cooked. The marinara sauce was done really well, tangy and rich with an intoxicating aroma and the noodles were tender yet had a good bite to them. I am by no means a pasta man, and I thought it was terrific. With every bite, we each were just overwhelmed with our plates. The food at Liberty Market seems to have been very well planned out with careful seasoning and incredible ingredients. \n We will be back to Liberty Market, many many times. You simply have to try it, you will see what I mean, see why it's so special. Also, don't leave without visiting the restrooms, all of them, peek inside each one. I love cool restaurant bathrooms, and these are some of the best." 1
+I'll admit up front Liberty Market is my all time favorite restaurant, and I love it. Spent a lot of time and money there. They even allowed us to have our small rehearsal dinner for our wedding there and it was FANTASTIC.\nPros: everything. Food is great--ALWAYS. People are great--ALWAYS. They are friendly, attentive and enjoy being alive. My favorite dish, the salmon BLT... HIGHLY recommend it. It's fabulous. Breakfast is also GREAT here.\nOnly thing you could complain about is it gets really busy, but that's what happens to good restaurants.\nThis is a must-visit restaurant... might become your favorite too! 1
+Liberty market is fast becoming one of my favorite lunch time treats. They have a menu that while not huge seems to have something for everyone. I am in love with their white pizza. The bread is fabulous and while it has some unique ingredients(Arugula and pine nuts) they are not just their to be trendy they truly add to the flavor of the pizza. \n\nThe atmosphere is great and it is going to sound weird, but you should make a trip to the bathroom while you are there. 1
+"Dissatisfied. I heard such great things about this place and low and behold, the food was bland. The egg salad sandwich was eggs and mayo, with no taste at all. The tomato basil soup was horrible, and the \""""garlic\"""" hummus had less flavor than my glass of water. I would not recommend." 0
+Was surprised by this restaurant mainly due to its Diner look from the outside but by the reco of most yelpers had to try it out. First of all the inside is definitely very modern and fun to look at. My wife and I came here for dinner and the food was very tasty. She had their Hamburger of the week which had a japanese fusion which she enjoyed very much. I had the Chicken sandwich and this was amazing the moment it hit my mouth. I know live very close to this restaurant and vow to come quite often and try everything on the menu.\n\nOnly reason it did not get 5 stars was because the elbow room is not very good here, tables are RIGHT next to each other. I understand you have to pack in as much as you can but it was difficult having a conversation wondering if the people next to you who are in the middle of chewing are listening in. Other than that great place. 1
+I came here the day before Christmas Eve with my family for dinner. We came in 15 til 5 on a Sunday and were surprised how many tables were open... we were anticipating a possible wait, but my sister who comes here often had prepared us that if there was a wait, it would be worth every minute. Everything was just so fresh. My niece and nephew each got a burger, my father got the spaghetti and meatballs, and my mom and sis got salads. I had the picnic sandwich with potato salad. It was awesome! All homemade, and like I said, very fresh ingredients. If you're looking for a five dollar footlong, this isn't the place to go. The desserts looked AMAZING, but are SO big that I didn't have room. This would be a good place to come with a friend and have coffee and split a dessert. The environment fits it well too. Very airy and fresh with a retro jet age feel to it, maybe from all the steel. 1
+Haven't reviewed this place in almost 2 years. I should probably update!\n\nLiberty Market appears to be very popular, always busy. Some nights they have chef's specials. Tonight was one of those nights, and that's what I ordered (the rib-eye).\n\nFirst, it was overpriced (probably the only reason not to give them 5 stars tonight). But it was cooked perfectly, and had a nice sauce. The accompanying potatoes and broccoli (from Agritopia) was very nice. A solid four-star dish.\n\nThe others ordered a burger (with chips) and a pizza. They seemed to enjoy them. The prices on those were also a bit more reasonable.\n\nService was very good. We were greeted several times between the door and the counter, and a woman I think was likely the owner checked on us later as well.\n\nThis remains one of our favorite American cuisine restaurants with a unique flare. Not ostentatious or snooty. A casual elegance. 1
+Liberty Market is my favorite place to get brunch in the area. I've had a handful of items off the menu, but, by far, my favorite two items are the french toast and the breakfast burrito. \n\nFirst, the french toast. They have a different take on it so it is actually bread pudding. It's moist, sweet without being too sweet, and def some of the best french toast I've ever had. It's pretty much FLAWLESS. \n\nNext, the breakfast burrito. I'm usually not a huge fan of breakfast burritos, but this baby is def a winner. The sauces on top are far from bland and are what make the burrito so good. Of course the meat and potatoes inside add a lot, but the sauce is what truly makes it so spectacular. \n\nI've had a couple of other items off the menu such as the sandwiches (breakfast and lunch), pizza, and red velvet cake, but none are to rave about. However, if I was going to add another item to my meal, it'd be the cinnamon bun. Beware, it's quite large and only tastes good while warm. 1
+THE BEST PIZZA ANYWHERE !!! The owners are incredibly nice and put a lot of effort and pride in their business. 1
+Please do something about the employees there! Constantly smoking right outside the door so you have to smell it when walking in. Never doing anything behind the counter when you walk in, but too busy counting cigarrettes or whatever to help you pay. Ridiculousy long conversations with customers, or friends in the store, oh, free drinks form the fountain too if you know them. Apparantly are trading discounts with the nearby sushi place too. \n\nINFURIATING! 0
+So I went to this place when I first moved over to this area and I liked it a lot. Then, for some reason, I thought I would try another shop in the area and, although it was pretty good, it was not awesome and it always seemed more expensive than it should be. \n\nSo I returned to Paulene's today and I certainly won't be changing again! \n\nI got a regular fill and I needed a toe nail fixed as I had an injured toe and half the nail came off while it was healing. I also got a deluxe pedicure that was pure heaven! She spent lots of time on me and they turned out beautifully!\n\nTheir service and the fact that they care about their work and their great pricing makes this an excellent nail salon. 1
+Cant beat it for a $5 lunch. Great pizza, very fast service, clean establishment. 1
+Zero knowledge about insurance billing and general office procedures. Office manager argues and has a bad attitude. I would not recommend this place, nor will I ever schedule another appointment. Go to Lenscrafters if you have Tricare/United Healthcare. 0
+Is it possible to give negative stars because if so I would! Do not come here ! I have had to come 3 times because eachtine they were not t 0
+"I'll start with the good. Their coleslaw is fantastic, crisp and sweet and light with little bits of broccoli in it. \nNow for the rest. I went with two friends and my two children, one of which uses a high chair. We walked in on a Monday afternoon and the place was about half full. A waitress motioned from the back for us to sit at a round table so we did, picking up our own menus on the way. And then we sat. And sat. My son squirmed around on my lap but I had nowhere to put him. I watched two different waitresses walk by us repeatedly, even cleaning tables but not making eye contact. I finally flagged one down and she came over and said, \""""You've been helped right?\"""" We said no and she turned around and left. A few minutes later a different waitress comes up, tells us we want coffee and seems put out when we ask for something else and sighs when I say I need a high chair. 5 more minutes go by and we get half the drinks. Then a few minutes later the rest. I can put up with lackluster service as long as the food is good and I had heard great things about this place so I held on to my patience. I ordered the Long John with mushrooms. Well, I can tell you that if I ever run out of hockey pucks for my local team, I know where to go. It was almost inedible. Dry, tough overcooked ground beef patty with a smattering of tasteless mushrooms topped with half melted cheese. I actually asked for a side of ranch so I could dip it in that to make it moist enough to eat. The waitress never asked how the food was, and we never saw her again after she ran my credit card. \nI hope that this was just an off day but really the second star is only because of the coleslaw. I will probably try it again if someone else wants to go, but overall not a winner in my book." 0
+Fantastic. Loved every part of my meal, huge portions, great drinks, and fairly priced. Its become the new place I like to show friends that visit from out of town. The biggest turn off about this restaurant in the past is the huge line I always see when I drive by but I went on a Sunday morning and there wasn't even a wait. Just have to pick the right days I guess. 1
+I've been here twice. First time was a couple years ago. It was pretty good. We decided to go for our anniversary. Monday morning, only 4 tables of customers. Nothing special about this restaurant. We asked the waitress if there were breakfasts with biscuits and gravy. She said no, you need to order the side, which was $5. Breakfast was overcooked, toast was burnt, nothing special about the French toast. $30 for two...not worth it. Outside...big specials sign showing exactly what I ordered with biscuits and gravy, just $5 cheaper. Biscuits were too soft, gravy had no flavor. I'm not sorry I accidentally left my leftovers. 0
+Goodness gracious, Flancer's is not for the light eater or the small stomach! \n\nIt took me far too long to stop into this tiny little shop considering that I live ever so close, and am always complaining about the lack of awesome food in this area. The menu was so impressive that I had to have my server come back three times because I could not decide what to order! \n\nI ordered the BLTA with fries, and let me tell ya, I don't know how anyone gets through an entire sandwich. I snarfed down the AMAZING fries, and half my delectable sandwich, and had to box the rest. I could hardly get into my car, and don't tell anyone, but I definitely unbuttoned the ole' pants once I was out of public view. OMG.\n\nMy one-star deduction is because upon arriving home, I flopped onto my bed for some rest because my stomach was working overtime on the BLTA, and next thing I knew, it was 3 a.m.!! I lost my entire evening to my sandwich. \n\nAll discomfort aside, the food was outstanding, the prices were right for the quality of the meal, and I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu as soon as I can budget out the time to recover afterwards. 1
+We've been to Flancers many times and its always been great. Its hard not to get the Philly Cheese-steak as it is *perfection*, but we've loved everything else we've ordered there too. The place is very down to earth and could do with a makeover, but overall we really like it. The staff is friendly and do a great job overall. 1
+"I had heard a lot about Flancer's from the \""""Mouth by Southwest\"""" blog and was interested to try it. I had heard of multiple tap takeovers and other events so I was excited to see what beers they had on tap. All that stuff must have been at the other Flancer's location, because this location didn't look like it even had taps or a bar. My husband ordered an imperial IPA from New Belgium that he thought was pretty good (in a bottle) and I ordered the prickly pear spiked lemonade. There was not much prickly pear flavor, but you could tell the lemonade itself was fresh squeezed. \n\nThe sandwiches were the real highlight of our visit. I got a sandwich with pork, arugula, tomato relish and onions. It was amazing! The bread was incredibly soft, but it still had a chewy outer coating so the sandwich didn't fall apart. My husband got the Philly and he really liked it. He is very hard to please when it comes to Philly sandwiches. He was a huge fan of the bread. I really liked the green chili mac and cheese too. The jalape\u00f1o mashed potatoes were insanely hot, but if you're into that, they are right up your alley. I would love to try more of Flancer's sandwiches!" 1
+Went to Flancers the first time this last week. I got the Prickly Pear Caesar Chicken. I was not a fan. The dressing didn't taste much like Caesar and while the Prickly Pear flavoring was tasty, it seemed odd for a Caesar. I got the salad when we could not get a wheat crust pizza larger than 10 inch for the hubbie and I to share. He said the pizza was okay, but it didn't look appetizing to me. The bread that came w/ my salad, loaded w/ parmesan cheese, was tasty, but for a carb watcher, too much. Now that I think about it, I don't remember the taste of parmesan on the salad.\n\nMy biggest knock on the place: the lager beer selection. American lagers only. I don't care for American lagers. Bud Light makes me burp, a lot, and American lagers to me lack the flavor of a Stella, Phuket, Corona, Peroni, etc. For a restaurant that offers beer pairings, they need to overhaul the lager selection for those of us not into ales. I'd visit one more time if I could have a Stella w/ my meal, but with the lager selection, I can scratch them off my list. 0
+"Visited on Friday. Ordered the Match with Hatch burger with jalapeno & cheddar potato pie on the side. Presentation was good. The burger was disappointing to be honest -- green chile was minimal (and not flavorful) and served luke warm. The picture on the website and menu looks oh so much better. The potato pie was good and had a bit of pizzazz to it that the burger lacked and was served hot. Customer service was good and lots of \""""regular customers\"""" were about ordering. I won't be back but given the regular clientele within, it probably satisfies many peoples tastes." 0
+Stopped in for a beer and to try something new for lunch. The staff was very friendly and patient with me looking over the menu. I took the waiters advice and decided to try the prickly pear chicken sandwich with a side of the green chili mac. Now, I was hesitant about this chicken sandwich.... I mean, prickly pear, what does that even mean? But take it from me... it is a must try. I brought the sandwich to my mouth and instantly feel in love. It is by far the most interesting chicken sandwich I've ever had. Is one of those things I can't explain WHY, all I can do is tell you that you will love it. The beer was great. The green chili mac was interesting as well, but delicious. I have just found my new favorite lunch spot. 1
+"Just thought I'd help some customers out.\nI've worked here for almost 2 years now and what i notice is the thing that deters people the most is the price. So i thoght I'd help you guys out. For most basic custard without a topping, so like a single vanilla will run you around $2.13. Not that bad, but if you were to get 4 for eexample that'd be around $8.50. If we were to serve perfectly each time, 4 single scoops would be a pint which we actually do sell for around $5.06. If you dont mind sharing a cup and just using 4 spoons. But if you want some topping and a decent amount of custard which im sure you do. You will want to order the not so much ordered BANANA SPLIT! For $4.99 plus tax you get 3 scoops of custard,your choice, a banana (of course), 2 toppings, and a nut. That beats any custard item on our menu besides our Concrete which is also very good.\nNow for the Grinders. There isn't really a way around the price besides getting a job here and getting an employee discount. but let me tell you THEY ARE WORTH IT!\nWith fresh cut deli meats, fresh bread made from a recipe passed through generations, and their DELICIOUS and often misinterpeted pepper relish. These sandwhiches AKA Grinders are the best I've ever had. Although everyone has their preferences my favorite which is mostly customized is \""""The Finer Turkey Bacon Melt Thingy!\"""" (not on menu). which is a grinder with; turkey, bacon, avacado, cream cheese, swiss or provolgne cheese, Xtra Xtra pepper relish, and the other grinder things such as; lettuce, mayo, onion, tomato, and etc. If you were to order this it'd be pretty pricey but if you are prepared to have the most delicious sandwhich of your LIFE! Then you should try it. Ask Nick to make it, he knows how it's done!\n(additional notes: The Ownership was changed about 2 years ago and there has been some changes, There is no longer any soup. Sorry. Also i've been told that there was a menu with different combinations for custard, which we do not have, but we do have a large list of topping that you can choose from and virtually make any flavor your heart desires.)\nCome check us out our number is 480-981-6368 and we are on the South-west corner of Power and Baseline. I'd say we are a bit hard to find but don't give up we are just around the corner of GoodWill facing Baseline." 1
+Love burrito shack. Don't ever let the looks of it fool you. Great food, nice people and did I mention great food?!?!\n\nI was skeptical about going to the Burrito shack at first, but once I did I get it pretty often. I have not tried many things because I am stuck on one burrito because it is so good. The service is always friendly and even when the wait is long they still get your food to you as fast as possible and my order is always correct. 1
+They are AWESOME! Tammie the owner and her awesome assistant walked me through buying, having and maintaining chickens. I bought my chicken coop, a couple chicks, organic feed, water food and feed containers. That was a few months ago and things are great! I am so thankful for this feed store! Never been to better! 1
+"THEFT ALERT: \nWe just found out that thousands of dollars in tools that were stored in a 400 lb, thick steel box and secured to a trailer with kryptonite locks were stolen at this storage facility. We have been told the \""""manager\"""" will not be available until March 6 or 7th and that they are not responsible for the theft. Sadly this wasn't a quick theft as it must have taken a good amount of time to get this 400lb box off the trailer. The Store More website claims a very secure facility as well as surveillance monitors. According to the employee \""""there are no cameras in that area\"""". The loss of our items doesn't appear to be much of a concern to this company which is why I will be doing my best to make sure everyone in the Queen Creek area is aware of this situation. We understand that Store More can't be responsible for every theft, however the website should not say this is a secure facility with surveillance cameras if there aren't any. We are very disappointed not only about the lack of security but by how we were treated." 0
+Everyone should eat here if they want to get really bad Food Poisoning and almost die!!!! 0
+Typical greasy spoon. Dive looking, average cooking and friendly staff. 0
+Several friends and I drove from Surprise, AZ to the annual Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms. We have done this many times, but this was the last time we will ever attend. The first obstacle was the slow moving traffic on Rittenhouse Road causing us to creep along for 45 minutes to complete the last 2 miles of the trip. There were 5 Sheriff's Police cars there, but they seemed to do nothing to help. We got in finally and for the first time did not have to wait long to have our pancake breakfast. We then tried to buy peaches, but that was almost impossible, They only brought in peaches from the orchard every 1/2 hour to sell. We had to wait in line in the direct sun and there was only one cashier for a crowd of hundreds. The store had one cashier too. No signs or directions. We were so disappointed we are never going back again. This festival has been going on for years why was it so poorly organized???\n\n We went down to the Queen Creek Olive Mill and enjoyed the air conditioning, a cool beverage, and bought several items. 0
+My husband and I took our four kids to the peach festival at Schnepf Farms in May. I probably won't go back again for the peach festival, but I will definitely return to get fruits and veggies. The farm itself is great. I love that you can rent bicycles to ride around the huge property. The peaches we picked were delicious and pesticide free. 1
+I am an Arizona native with four kids and LOVE Schnepf Farms. My oldest son is 20 and we have been bringing our kids to this farm every October since he was four years old. My 17 year old twins and 13 year old have been going their since they were born. It is a wonderful family experience and tradition. It is always exciting to see what new things they add each year. Last year my husband and teenagers went on the roller coaster about 8 times. This year my twins are working at the farm learning working skills, customer service and teamwork. How wonderful that the owners give back to the community in which their farm resides. It is sad that there are complaints about the cost, this is the only time of year there is an admission fee and entertainment always has a price. Arizona in October has beautiful weather and adults and children alike can enjoy the walks, food, entertainment and other things to do. Lots of fun activities for children and adults. How wonderful to have a local operating farm in our area. As our children grow and grandchildren are born, I can't wait to continue the tradition with them. Thank you Carrie Schnepf and family for this gem in Queen Creek. We are grateful for your contributions. 1
+I went by this location for lunch today, only to see a big CLOSED sign by the entrance. Other cars came in too so I'm assuming it recently shut down. I had lunch there 2 weeks ago. The sign said that the Gilbert location was still open. 0
+Went in today and asked for John, my mechanic. They said he no longer works there. Wouldn't trust the rest of them to work on my daughter's PowerWheel. 0
+The service was so bad, we never even got to order. The waitress asked for our order after about 5 minutes but we weren't quite ready and she never came back despite our attempts to get her attention. 20 minutes later we left and as soon as we were out the door she was cleaning up our table. We will not be back. 0
+I will always remember this place as the sight of the worst meal I ever had. I tipped 25% just so I wouldn't feel bad as I'm writing this. \n\nService was unsatisfactory. We were not offered a hello, a place to sit or even acknowledged for that matter. When we finished our meal I was craving mochi but was instead brought the check by the other waitress. \n\nThe meal was a shitty bowl of seafood udon with overlooked, sparse muscles and inedible mixes of shrimp and octopus (both were overcooked and rubbery as well). I also had the worst spider roll to date. \n\nDo not eat here if you are seeking good, fresh and clean eating environment. \n\nEat here if you want to punish yourself. 0
+I waited in line for 27 min just to buy 2 pool rafts!!!! There were 2 employees working the counter and they were in absolutely no rush to get the lines down!! \nOn a positive note, they were extremely polite and did have great attitudes. I was upset waiting in line for so long but they do make you feel better when you are being helped. 0
+Have you ever walked into a place of business and you feel like you walked in the back door that the employees use... or maybe before the place was officially open for the day but the door was unlocked? Well, that is how I felt when I walked in here. I don't know if everyone was just busy working on a project or just a bad day but that is how I felt that day.\n\nNow when they finally did realize I was there I asked them if they had what I wanted. They did not so I took off so I don't have a TON of stuff to say about the place. I just felt that the place catered to BMX type bikes and I was that idiot that walked in that didn't know **** about bikes and was wasting their time. Oddly enough, at the time I was quite into biking.\n\nMy experience here is being compared to Performance Bike.\n\nBut then again, maybe they were closed and I walked in the wrong door? 0
+Very disappointing. We should've known by the yelp reviews, but figured we'd give it a try anyways. The TV in our booth was nice, but not enough to compensate for the bland, over cooked food and server with an attitude. Sidelines of Chandler was NOTHING like our beloved Sidelines of Brunswick Ohio! Will not be back. 0
+The food is excellent and the delivery service is outstanding. They handle everything with a smile. We've eaten our way through the menu and haven't found anything that wasn't good. 1
+It was our first time there, and we will be going back! The portion sizes were good, my jumbo shrimp really were jumbo! The combo meals are perfect! They come with an entree, fried rice, a crab wonton and a spring roll. The price was very reasonable for the amount of food. We left satisfied! Also the server was super friendly and attentive! 1
+Would give 0 stars if I could! I used to tan at the location at greenfield and brown. The owner closed the doors without notice!!!!! I had units and $115 lotion that I will never see again. Trying to get help has been like pulling teeth. \nThis was a response I received! DO NOT TAN HERE!!!!!!!!! 0
+Steve at Spotless carpet care does a fantastic job, my carpets & large sectional look as good as new and I love the smell that is in the solution, really freshens up the house! I highly recommend Spotless Carpet Care 1
+I will suggest anyone to take your business from this location. Do not trust this location with you expensive clothes. They will ruin your expensive clothes.\n\nDelia cleaners claim to have a system in place to manage customer requests which is through a computer system and give you a blue color bag which they claim will have all notes attached in their computer system by having a unique number assigned to each customer. \n\nThey placed center crease on (4) of my dockers 4th time inspite of my repeated reminders on top of providing them clear instructions to treat my clothes as per my criteria while setting up my account as well. Might be they have system in place, ultimately people have to follow quality assurance . \n\nQuality assurance trickle down from top management how cautious they are about taking care of customer needs. By just providing lip service that they have system in place and then ruining customer clothes does not make sense. It tell me it is management lacking an interest in serving customers, rather they are just focused on getting clients money and focused on their profits without having any consideration for their clients. They have horrible service. On top seems to not care a bit to resolve this. \n\nSuccessful co's are build upon client's trusting their vendor or service providers. Do not trust these guys! \n\nInspite of multiple requests to store associates to have store manager and or either management call me, no one have called me to resolve this matter. Now have to go an buy new pants, as they are 100% cotton pants once center crease is place by heating systems it is hard to get that crease off. \n\nI had travel arrangements and now had to spend time to source my clothings for a trip on top of posting these comments to caution other's how badly Delia cleaners at Alma school location in Chandler, Arizona treat their Clients!!!! Very bad service . 0
+This is the best wedding venue ever!\nMy fianc\u00e9 and I have booked our wedding here for May and already I'm in love with everything it has to offer. \nThe have an amazing package deal which includes everything but the officiant, photographer, and alcohol. But even so, the fabulous coordinators there will glady give you recommendations for these services.\nThe planning process is so easy as they take care of mostly everything, you just tell them your preferences. They offer tasting events for the food and different meetings to talk about florals and linens. They completely take away the stress from the planning of your event.\nThe food, linens and vendors they use are first class. I can't wait for my wedding now!!!! I fall in love with it more and more everyday! Thank you Ashley Manor!\nI highly recommend this venue for your wedding or event! Very happy with everything they have to offer. 1
+Awesome pizza for delivery. Top choice over pizza hut, dominos or any other pick up or delivery place. Prices are good too. They said it would be an hour but it got there in 30 min, no complaints with that. 1
+Disgusting. Ordered a double whopper which was inedible. I took about 4 bites cause I felt bad wasting it. But then I just had to throw it away cause I couldn't take it anymore. Don't bother visiting this location. Disgusting waste of money. Sad, cause I used to love the whopper. 0
+"This is such an amazing park in Scottsdale, especially considering it's city ran. My little train fanatics loved it because there were, \""""choo-choo\"""" signals, a tunnel and a cool Western themed park to play at after. The price was right; I spent $9 for myself and my family to ride the train and the carousel (my 2 year old was free). We spent about 2 hours there, would have been more if the weather was nicer. \n\nThis park also has a little general store where we picked up some ice cream cones and Icee's after our ride. Beware of the Thomas section though!! :)" 1
+i always enjoy the concerts on Sunday evenings! Great concessions and clean park to enjoy friends, family and music. This is a great park to host any occasion for any age group. 1
+Great place! Playground, train rides were inexpensive, museums had wonderful kid activated trains, cheap snacks, building and grounds were well maintained. Areas for Birthday parties and picnics. Wonderful day for family. 1
+Complete and total lack of customer service.\n\nThey want you money and that's all ....\n\nI won't be back 0
+I love Paradise Bakery, just not this one. On too many occasions have they messed up my order or not had key ingredients for main sandwhiches. I keep returning based on convenient location to my home but no more. \n\nSave your money for another location or different restaurant. 0
+"Decided to stop by here (for the first time) last week for a quick fix. I'm not sure if this was an isolated incident, but this was not up to par with the consistency that I would expect eating at any other golden arches restaurant. In fact, both my Big Mac and my girlfriend's were surprising dry! I'm sorry but the secret sauce was not enough to save them! To top it off, we order combos and they really skimped out on the fries (the french fry containers were not overflowing full as I'm used to getting from other Mickey Dee's). \n\nAlso, since they were new and for a \""""limited time\"""" (and thank the man upstairs for that), we tried out the McBites instead of our usual McNuggets, only to find ourselves in utter disappointment. The McBites were super dry and very hard with very little meat to be found. They were more like fried batter that were sitting too long under a heat lamp. I'm not sure if I'd ever give this location a try again, there were just too many strikes in one instance. Moreover, we went through the drive-thru so it's not like we could've complained to the manager if we ate inside. Overall, this was a bad first impression at this location." 0
+filled with flies everywhere, not matter if it is in a nice area, it is still covered with flies.\nIt is zoo bad, it is on your food and walls and everywhere. 0
+Not good. Minimum amount is done for the $ 19.99 wash. Seats were not wiped down, no armor all done or rain ex for that price. Vacuuming was also poor. Will avoid in future. \nFor the $19.99 wash they do not amor all the tires or give it that extra clean that other car washes provide. 0
+Horrible customer service. I just watched the man in front of me get treated like crap over a $1 additional charge. The cashier was dismissive and flat out rude. I won't be coming back here and neither will that man. She just lost this business 2 customers over $1 and her bad attitude. The quality of the wash was decent hence the 2 stars. 0
+Scum bag owners. Worst customers service ever. \nOne owner Jorge Lolpez tried over charge fuel+carwash for drop off\nhaul's truck.... I called the company for complain about this jerk guy\nwith attitude and I change drop off the truck in different location with\nno charge. Don't go here this guy don't deserve any kind business. 0
+We recently purchased a new home, and consequently, needed a lot of lamps. We'd driven by this store many times without really paying much attention to it until now. Upon going in, we realized that their prices are a bit higher.... if you're looking for just a lamp to get by, Home Depot or Target will probably do the job. But for something that will last and is more of a quality, eye-catching addition to the room, Lamps Plus is the route to go. \n\nEvery time we've been in, the salespeople have been helpful and friendly. One of the many (10+) lamps we bought was defective and couldn't be assembled. I brought it back the next day (with the receipt) and had no problems exchanging it. No problems to speak of on our end. 1
+Great food, good service. 1
+I used to frequent this place 7 years ago, moved away, and went back again last night. The service is still efficient and good, however the noise level in the dining area is very high. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing meal, this is not the place. \n\nLet's start with the good stuff. The complimentary bread comes out crusty and hot and the flavored spreads were delicious! The burrata with heirloom tomatoes and arugula with a balsamic dressing was slightly overdressed, but amazing! The little hint of fresh mint in the dressing takes it over the top! The clam chowder was very good. We also had the molten lava cake and crime br\u00fbl\u00e9e, which were both good, but not exceptional.\n\nNow to the big disappointment. We both had the rib eye steak, medium rare. The seasoning was good, but the outside wasn't crusted or charred enough. The cut of meat was hard to eat with bite after bite of gristle and too much fat. Overall, just a bad cut of meat! We used to have a manager's special, a double bone-in rib eye for two (that they no longer have available...not to be confused with the one on the menu) that came out sizzling hot and crusty, and was to die for! They need to bring it back! Their signature potatoes were good, but came out with the cheese already hardened and cold at the top. Tasted like it was made far in advance and dried out. When I cut into the cheese, the top separated like you'd expect with leftovers. The asparagus was very skinny and so tough I couldn't even cut through them with my steak knife. To their credit, our server was happy to replace it with green beans (which were very good).\n\nOverall, we had a pleasant experience, but the main attraction fell short. Where's the beef?!! 0
+Oops this review was for Peoria location. Delete 0
+"I've had WAYYYY better experiences. We chose this place based on their location to the Salt River Fields for Spring Training.\n\nWe called ahead of time to see if they could handle 3 pedicures & 1 manicure at the same time. They said \""""Yes, come on in.\"""" Um, no. There were only 3 ladies working, and one was already busy. What should have been a 45 minute trip to the nail place, ended up being an hour and half!\n\nThe ladies here are not friendly, and they are slow. My toes look like I could have painted them myself. They severely lack color options for regular polish and gel. The space is average -- clean and newer pedicure stations, but the seats were not very comfortable. I would not come back again nor recommend to a friend." 0
+Great pizza and wings! The polish sausage's are the best and their hot roast beef sandwiches are awesome! If you are ever around McDonald & Granite Reef in Scottsdale you have try this place! You'll love it! 1
+Like Home Depot this is a toy store for big boys. While they have much the same as any other hardware store, some items are different brands. The staff was very friendly making our trip very pleasent. 1
+Terrible customer service!! Went in at 7:30 in the morning and it was not busy at all. Staff was very unfriendly and quick to just point you in the direction of items we were looking for and then turn around and go back to their task or paperwork. Not helpful!! Lynn was the only one that was pleasant enough to speak with us and offer advice on a project we are working on. Everyone else was just walking by, head down, moving slow. Perhaps they need to offer their staff COFFEE to WAKE them UP at their morning meeting! Oh, and take some happy pills while you're at it, too!\n\nSelection on what we needed was poor, too!\n\nAND they cut my key wrong a few days ago. I ended up going to a Lowes near my work...Happy Valley. The customer service at the Happy Valley location was far superior and what I expected from them. Go to the Happy Valley location for excellent customer service...Ryan was super helpful in the key department!!! For something so small as getting a key re-cut, you could tell he cared about his customers! 0
+Like another reviewer here we made the mistake of buying an appliance from them (dishwasher). Both my wife and I made it clear that we wanted it installed and the Lowe's salesman made it clear to us that they would install it when they delivered it. We waited two weeks for the delivery only to be told by the delivery guys when they arrived that they don't do installations. \n\nWe had them take the dishwasher back; we'll do our shopping elsewhere.\n\nSeems like the reviews here for Lowe's are either hot or cold and there's no middle ground. We rolled the dice and lost. 0
+"I wish there was a 0-star Rating here, because he deserves it!\n\nI dropped my watch off for repair 3 months ago and I have not seen it since. He keeps telling me that his \""""watch guy\"""" hasn't brought it back. Or, his watch guy has been out of town. Or, he will check with his watch guy and call me later in the day, which he never does. At this point, I will give up on my $100 watch just so I don't have to hear any more of his lies. DO NOT GO HERE under any circumstances! I also find it strange that no one else is ever in the store when I go in. Ever. Something strange is going on here." 0
+Good service. The daughter works the front and she is nice and works hard to make sure the restaurant runs well and is clean. \nThe food is really good for AZ/MEX. Cheap. Carne Asada burrito is very good. Also, the beans are authentic. One of the best breakfast burritos around. \nNow, some people knock the location and decor. Well, I don't eat either one so I'l leave that to other raters ( my friends say I can eat a lounge chair in less than a minute). \nNice people and quick to get your order out. Recommended by this mexican food aficionado. 1
+The food was just okay, I have had much better from many taco joints. I am rather bummed because this place is not far from where I live. \n\nMy sister and I ordered chicken, carnitas, and carne asada tacos to share. The carne asada was the best of the 3, but nothing to write home to mom about. The carnitas was overcooked and crispy/burnt/dry. The chicken taco was pretty good, but again nothing exciting. The sauces (green and red salsa) were not very spicy and rather blah. I can say the service was very fast and the prices were cheap. Most of the tables were not cleaned off in the restaurant. Also, we ordered everything without guacamole and that seems to be their claim to fame, so maybe we are a bit biased and missing out on the key ingredient. \n\nI will be back if I am in desperate need of a taco nearby, but I will hopefully find a better place before that desperate moment occurs. 0
+As I've said before, I typically don't bother writing a review when there is already a voluminous set of other reviews stating everything I'd want to, and more concisely than I could... but Sakana is my favorite sushi bar in the valley, so I'm still going to add my two cents.\n\nI've never had a bad meal at Sakana. Even when busy, which seems to be more often than not as of late, the service is good, the prices are decent and the portions huge.\n\nRecently, they started having a Monday night happy hour-ish menu offering discounted maki rolls that include lettuce in the place of avocado. I've also seen promotions offering appetizers for 0.50 when you buy a Kirin or Kirin Light. Oh yeah, last but not least, you get orange slices with your bill... which is a nice touch. 1
+"A prospective customer at Sakana must check out the Customer Appreciation Sushi Roll menu before ordering from the \""""main\"""" menu. Customer Appreciation rolls are the full size rolls at most Japanese restaurants in California and tastes just as good if not better.\n\n$7 for 5 large cuts of Hamachi sashimi. Add $2 for a bowl of sushi rice and you will be in sashimi heaven. The Ikura at this restaurant are the best I have ever tasted anywhere.\n\nBeers for as afforadable as $3.25. Sodas with free refills for $1.95.\n\nCan you find this quality at these prices in Scottsdale? I didn't think so!" 1
+"I never thought I'd be giving my go to sushi joint 2 stars, but alas I am. It's sad but true, over the past year I've watched Sakana slip. I'm not sure what happened to the little neighborhood sushi place that was once \""""authentic\"""".\n\nLast night was the last straw. Like always I ordered a house salad that at one time was chalk full of tomatoes, fresh sliced mushrooms and a delightful ginger dressing. This was not the case last night. There was ONE sliced tomato and no mushrooms . The gingery dressing that I once loved has now been converted into the salty, orange mess. I tried to eat it but after I felt the taste buds in my mouth disintegrating from sodium overload, I stopped. \n\nNext came the sushi. We ordered 3 different rolls; soft shell crab, Tootsie, and a spicy tuna. They were all wrapped so loose that it made it next to impossible to eat with chopsticks. I hate when I see people eating sushi with their hands, but last night I was one of those people. I tasted one of the spicy tuna rolls and decided it was best not eat another one. It tasted....fishy.....and anyone sushi eater knows that when fish tastes fishy, its bad news.\n\nOn a good note, the server was very nice. She took spicy tuna off the bill since we had only consumed one. She also offered free dessert but we declined and left. I hate to say it but I will probably not return. \n\nOh, and did I mention we also had the pleasure of listening to Justin Bieber while we dined. If I wanted to hang around sake bombing 19 year olds I would have gone to RA. Sorry Sakana." 0
+I don't know how this place got a 4-star average. We showed up later in the evening, but they were still open and seating. Out of 4 rolls, one was good. The other three were pretty disgusting. They were made sloppily, everything had TONS of mayo and not enough spice. They smash up the salmon for their spicy salmon, which leads me to believe it's not very fresh, and it makes for a very mushy texture.\n\nThe miso soup was good, at least...\n\nAnyway, they turned on the bright lights and started stacking chairs before we had finished paying. Sorta rude. As a server who has worked in restaurants for a long time, I think that if you take tables until 9:30, you should expect to properly wait on them until they are finished. Otherwise close earlier and don't take the table.\n\nI'm NEVER going back here, Ew. 0
+"My \""""go to\"""" place for Sushi. Great rolls, busy yet fun atmosophere, and you can't beat the M-Thursday specials. I agree with some of the other reviews about the waitstaff. Some are a little forgetful but they are always polite and friendly. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed." 1
+"\""""I'm sorry you feel that way\"""" is often used to dismiss a woman's opinion or thought. It's an attempt to silence her. So not only does your sushi suck you try to silence your customers that are taking their time to provide constructive criticism in a form of a review.\n\nThe sushi that I had was not fresh. Others have reviewed that their sushi was NOT fresh. If multiple people are saying your seafood is not fresh then it is not fresh. \n\nI was born in and spent a lot of my life in a fishing village off the Mediterranean Sea with a family full of fishermen. I also served in the United States Coast Guard and served in Boston and and more than aware of the seafood coming from there and how it should look like. I am more than qualified to know what fresh seafood is and what is not. I am also qualified to know what is real seafood and what is not. Imitation crab meat is NOT real seafood.\n\nI even took into consideration and lowered my standards a bit cause we are--after all in the desert. Your sushi was not even \""""fresh for Arizona\""""." 0
+Customer Service Sucks at this golf course soooooooo BAD! Been there 4 times and every time have an issue checking in or with one of the GOLF Pros. This golf course by far has the worst employees ever. The course is usally in good condition but always get turned off by the employees. On top of it all they do not even have a driving range to practice. Do not recommend this course at all. 0
+"I love this place. Great breakfasts, lunches and dinners. \nTheir pastrami is the best in the state, and their turkey that is used in sandwiches tastes real (as in NOT the watery deli stuff you find in most places). They did get rid of my favorite \""""sandwich\"""", the El Paso Wrap, but I've found they'll still make it for me when I get a craving for it. The chicken soups are delish and home made (and wonderful when you are sick with the flu or a cold). \nNeedless to say, their bagels are killer. \nFrequently a line, but worth the wait, if you have the time. \nHighly recommend this place!!" 1
+Very good bagels and sandwiches! 1
+Great service, even for a busy Saturday. Our server was a grandmother too, which was really cool. Food was above average but nothing great. Bread/toast was good, pancakes I can't understand why they're popular, and actually the Southwest breakfasts were rather good - breakfast enchiladas, for example. Popular spot, and I can see why. 1
+Best bakery in town! Feels like new York 1
+First, I want to say from my experience, Chompie's food is very good. Not excellent, but very good. The service, on the other hand was very poor. Chompie's is a bit on the expensive side. If there service was good, I might accept that but with poor service, I can't give it higher than 2 stars. \n\nI went to the bakery during lunchtime on Sept. 13th. It was busy so I waited in line like everyone else. As I moved along in line I was asked for my order which included a few bagels, some cookies and a takeout sandwich. So I'm pulled out of line by one lady who want to ring up my order at this cash register at the stat of the line, not at the end of the line where you usually pay. I start to take out my wallet and she tells me credit card only, if I want to pay with cash, I have to get back in line and wait for the OTHER cash register. O.K. I give her my credit card to pay, but I'm thinking that was annoying. \n\nShe tells me my takeout order will be ready soon. It was a simple bagel sandwich. So I wait, and wait, and wait. 15 minutes later I ask the lady for the status of this, and it turns out the lady never sent the order to the kitchen so of course its not going to be done. 5 more minutes and its finally done.\n\nThey need to get a bit more organized and provide better service, or I can tell you I will never be back. There are too many other good places around to deal with one that couldn't care less about my business. 0
+Coming from Michigan which has one or two outstanding Deli's, Chompie's was a huge disappointment. Their corned beef was lousy compared to Vienna brand. Their prices are beyond ridiculous. I will continue my search for a good Jewish Deli in Arizona. 0
+I really don't want to give a bad review of this place, but they don't seem to have the same standards for the take-out orders that they do for their dine-ins.\n\nDine ins are great, the food is always excellent. \n\nI've been ordering take out lately and there's always been a problem with my order. \n\nI get the Cabo skillet with homefries, and they keep not including the salsa and sour cream condiments. Today, I didn't get the melted jack cheese on my skillet, which completely killed the meal for me and was the last straw, which is why I'm writing this review. \n\nThey also made my home fries hash browns instead, which were underseasoned and undercooked .\n\nQuite a shame because I get nothing but the cabo skillet and its usually been excellent without any of these problems when I dine in. \n\nI ordered a different skilled and asked for scrambled eggs, instead I got overcooked fried eggs which also killed the entree. \n\n\nI'm going to give them another chance next week, and if the same problem presists I'll probably stop eating here again. 0
+"The year: 2010.\n \nThe episode: \""""Phoenix.\""""\n\nThe Man: Adam Richman, himself.\n\nThe Challenge: Chompie's \""""The Ultimate Slider Challenge.\""""\n\n...12 Original Jewish Sliders: each one brisket-filled and gravy-drizzled, stacked as well with mini potato pancakes, Jack cheese, and onion strings. Knock this 5-pound nemesis on its ass within 30 short minutes, and you rule the stoop, my friend! Myself, I don't entertain delusions: I'm weak. I didn't even consider the Challenge. Instead, I ordered the Combo. And after tearing through an incredibly tasty two, alongside a cup of Matzo Ball soup, I was full. Adam, however, he Manned-up! Sadly, though, after a hard-fought battle, he--as many have before him--ultimately threw in the towel. The Challenge, it seemed, proved too hefty. Food had won.\n\n...However, if one, brave soul decides to accept this heaping challenge ($39.95) and conquers this plattered beast, it's free. But not only that: upon winning, you will be forever immortalized on Chompie's \""""Hall of Fame\"""" website (http://chompies.com/wall-of-fame/) and an \""""Ultimate Slider Challenge\"""" T-shirt awaits you and your bragging self!! You bad!! (By the way, there's no California representation on that website, zero, none, not one, nada... Who'll step up?\n\nThis having been my first time to Chompie's, I was truly impressed! A Yelp check-in offer allowed for a free bagel from their awesome deli/bakery; our very cool server, Trudy, brought out a few, free cookie samples for this first-timer; and our just-as-cool host made lunch suggestions, which we ordered verbatim. As promised, those Sliders were \""""deli-icious.\"""" And the Matzo Ball and Chicken soup hit the spot. But I couldn't leave...not yet. As full as I was, I couldn't head back to CA without first trying the carrot cake, could I? I mean, you don't blame me, right?\n\nSo, \""""Man vs Food\""""... That takes care of Phoenix: Alice Cooper'stown (http://www.yelp.com/biz/alice-cooperstown-phoenix?hrid=esDZwjuGZQlkpKrZAC_guQ), Los Reyes de la Torta (http://www.yelp.com/biz/los-reyes-de-la-torta-phoenix-2?hrid=nJiqRCfTtxs2bIoFrPdmkA), and now Chompie's. On deck, LA.\n\n=]" 1
+This is one of the best NY style deli's I have been to! The sandwiches are ginormous and delicious. They definitely don't skimp on the meat! I would recommend this place even to the pickiest New Yorkers. They also have a breakfast that is bomb dot com! 1
+"Oh my goodness. I haven't had a good experience with Chompie's lately and it's not just this location. The service is ALWAYS a hit or miss. I walked in last week when it was pretty slow and the two ladies standing around at the front didn't even say a simple \""""hello\"""". I asked them if we had to wait to be seated and without answering, they looked at each other with a smirk and nodded at the hostess to \""""take care of us\"""". \n\nNot the most welcoming feeling. When a customer asks you question, you answer their question. Simple as that. I've been in the restaurant industry for awhile and I would never \""""blow off\"""" or make my customers feel unwelcome the minute they walk in. \n\nOur server was alright, except for the fact we didn't get a single drink refill until she handed us our check...which implies that she didn't stop by to check on us at all. But hey, at least the food was on point." 0
+Used to come here all the time in the past (few years ago) and the tong sandwich was always great. However, came back over the Thanksgiving holiday this year to get my tong sandwich fix while back in town, and the meat was over cooked and dry. May have just been an off night for Compies, but this meal was a 1 out of 5. 0
+This place was recommended to me so I decided to try it out. BIG mistake. I tried their Jampong soup and it was the WORST Jampong and worst soup I have ever had. The noodles weren't fresh...infact they tasted like they had been frozen for 5yrs too long. Extremely mushy and not edible. The soup was bland and was not proper Jampong soup. I think they mixed a couple sauces together with water and called it Jampong. The seafood and beef were dismal and the shrimp that was in the soup wasn't cleaned properly. Please do us all a favor and take this so called Jampong soup off your menu. 0
+Let me sum this up: I liked the way I looked.\n\nI needed to rent a tux for a black tie wedding in about two weeks. Came in and was quickly greeted by younger looking employees who were very friendly but slightly unpolished. When I think of suits, I think of older gentlemen, preferably with accents and finely coiffed beards. Nevertheless, the young lady working the computer pointed out various shapes, sizes and selections for my tux. She ascertained my budget and attempted to fit it. Despite my ignorance, she guided me through the process of accessorizing appropriately for the style I wanted. They took my measurements and told me to come back a couple days before the wedding.\n\nTo my satisfaction, the tux came in early! Everything fit perfectly and I walked out a happy and prepared man.\n\nPolicy states that you must return the tux (in one piece) the day following the event. The nice thing is, ANY Men's Wearhouse will accept back your partially soiled attire. I made sure not to lose pieces and avoided any penalties.\n\nThe whole rental cost me about $120 (including deposit). Pricey, maybe. But, consider all the free food and drink at the wedding! And after all, isn't looking awesome, priceless?\n\nTuxedo Renting Tips:\n-If you choose suspenders, do it for function. No one will actually see them... unless you want them to.\n-Don't forget to brush off those nice cufflinks you got as a grad present years ago. Otherwise, you're stuck with the free ones they include.\n-Bow-ties are cool. The ones they give you are clip-on. Unless you're really good at tying one, opt for the clip-on. 1
+"Our party of four met at Houston's for a late lunch this week. The service was excellent and the food was very good, though over priced ($14 for a small plate of veggies? ), but we all left with the same complaint, \""""Why do they play such loud music?!\"""" We could barely hear each other despite the fact that the restaurant was nearly empty. The ambiance of Houston's seemed to conflict with loud music overhead -- I won't be back, even if eating alone." 0
+Got me usually good food.Placed was packed.Steak was average and French fries cold.Service was fine. 0
+Definitely call ahead for a reservation. We were out and decided to eat her since it was near by. The wait was long for a table but everywhere would have had a wait on a Saturday night. the food was really good as expected for a steak house of this caliber. Would I wait again, probably not. . Would I eat here again, definitely buy only with a reservation. 1
+My wife and I have been going to Houston's for about 5 years, as time goes bye Houston's service/ food has really taken a back seat to the quality food/service we were used to. The last two times for dinner my wife and I love the prime rib French dip we were told both times they were sold out of the prime rib, so we opted for the Hawaiian steak(yuk) ask for medium rare it was over cooked n the taste was awful, as we were choking down the Hawaiian steak we watched waiter after waiter serving the same prime rib French dip to customers after we have almost finished are dinner, The service the last two times there has been just terrible, I know I won't be back, to all u Houston lovers enjoy, but don't settle for less like I did, Houston's has gone down hill, peace, John 0
+"What a terrible experience. I love Houston's and there are very few restaurant chains that I can say that about. I look forward to going to a Houston's any time I can. We went into this one on a Friday evening, February 21st of this year. It was later in the evening but we were just going to have a drink at the bar and perhaps a snack. We walked in and the place was jumping. Luckily there were a few seats available at the bar where we saw one of the bartenders JUST serving entrees as we arrived. We were met by a female bartender (blonde) who stopped us in our tracks to say \""""sorry we are closing and so longer serving\"""". Again- the place was packed and people were still waiting for their dinners! I know the difference between stopped seating vs stopped serving! She was so fricking rude that it has stuck with me these past four months! We explained we were just looking to have a drink and maybe a snack but couldn't even get the sentence out before she shut us down again. Clearly she had after work plans or took a cranky pill but one this is clear- she should NOT be behind the bar at This or any other decent restaurant! She has a very bright future down at the DMV however. Thanks for trying to kill our evening Ms Sunshine!" 0
+I used to LOVE this restaurant, but after some recent experiences, I plan to take my business elsewhere.\n\nTheir service remains excellent, but food quality has seriously soured. I ordered the Chinese Chicken salad (chicken on the side since I am vegetarian), which they accommodated. My mom and I split this along with a side of french fries. The salad used to be so big I could eat and eat and eat and not make a dent. We devoured this one quickly. The carrots are in chunks instead of shredded and there are too many tortilla strips. The greens are even lighter in color and less crunchy. My mom enjoyed the chicken and the amount they provided.\n\nThe fries were disappointing. They have changed the potatoes so they are much chunkier (not the shoestring yumminess it used to be) and the flavor is more comparable to fast food than to anything worth of a seated restaurant. I didn't even eat them and decided to fill up at home instead. Our server did take the fries off the bill after we mentioned how different they were. We were told that they were changed for quality, but I am positive it must be a cost issue.\n\nI would go to the bar for a glass of wine as I still like the ambiance and service, but the food is not up to par anymore. I have other restaurants that are tastier. 0
+Bought a hat and some other things. Got home and discovered that the hat was rung up twice, not such a good deal after all.\nCame back with the receipt showing the double charge and the surly manager explains they would have to check their surveillance video, etc., all for $7.\nWe'll not be back. 0
+They did the best color I've ever had and they were able to take me the same day I called in. The prices are very reasonable considering how good the service is. I'd reccomend anyone to this spa! 1
+I have to be honest, I never look forward to getting waxed, but at least when I do, I can enjoy the Lamar while I'm at it. This place is great, it's exactly what a spa should be: clean, comfortable, and calming. \n\nAll the staff are super friendly and good at what they do...Ellen in particular, I always leave happy and satisfied when I get a wax or facial from her. \n\nThey frequently run specials too, which is nice, you just have to get on their mailing list. If you're in the scottsdale area, be sure to book an appointment here. 1
+I love that I found my go-to scottsdale spa! Racheal does my hair (cut and highlights) and she is amazing, I wouldn't go anywhere or to anyone else. I love that they have a ton of amenities (including a small pool!) so everytime I go, I can spend as much time as I want there. They offer small snacks and tea/water and the staff is just so friendly and inviting. Definitely would recommend Spa Lamar to anyone looking for a relaxing, enjoyable spa day. Two thumbs up!! 1
+Stayed there for a few days for work and had a great time. \n\nPros - Nice rooms, super friendly staff (except the man in the gift shop who was strange and kind of rude), food was excellent in the restaurant, Starbucks onsite and of course, the outdoor hot tubs.\n\nCons - There's not really much around the resort except for other resorts.\n\nAs I was there for work, I didn't pay for it so couldn't say whether it was good value or not. 1
+"Beautiful pools are the only thing going for this place. The reception staff is slow and not especially friendly. The rooms are drab. In a resort, I expect atmosphere and a sense of place. There was none. The fruit basket I preordered for delivery at check in was never delivered. The availability of service at the restaurant and bar were spotty at best and again not very friendly. Weddings are the priority here and twice during my stay, the staff put me aside so brides could walk in front of me at the reception desk to be served first. \n\nOn the last night of my stay I came home after a full day out to find my room door ajar. The room was serviced in my absence and one of the staff had not taken the care to properly close my door. My room faced a parking lot and busy Scottsdale Ave. I reported this and got assurances that no one had ever had anything stolen from their room before. Fortunately I did not have anything stolen. \n\nI had prepaid for late check out on arrival. On my final day, I returned to my room to find my room keys had been deactivated at the normal check out time. I went to the desk to get them reactivated. Even though the front desk verbally confirmed my late check out when I first arrived and registered, that had now mysteriously disappeared. The room key cards were fixed and I returned to my room to find an un-uniformed staff member milling around my room. She didn't even greet me. Instead she glared at me and barked \""""when are you leaving?\"""". I told her I had late check out and she stormed out of my room without another word. \n\nTerrible staff, terrible location and terrible rooms. This place is a glorified motel. I hope I never set eyes on this place again. It is not worthy of the Hilton or Doubletree name." 0
+Happy almost Halloween!\n\nI procrastinated again this year and the day before a costume party, I realized I needed something to wear...\n\nI gave Mardi Gras a shot and they came through in a pinch! Actually, it was Christy who came through to help Jared and I find costumes. She helped us navigate through the store, gave us opinions and suggestions, and voila... we walked out with costumes!\n\nMardi Gras has costumes for rent and purchase. They carry all kinds of make-up, masks, mustaches, wigs, shoes, accessories, etc. They squeeze a hell of a lot of stuff into their store! They are a tad bit pricey and a tad bit crowded right about now, but what costume shop isn't?\n\nI'll for sure return to Mardi Gras for future costume needs! 1
+I talked to the owner to request a 1 hour donation to deliver a cake for a 4 year old little girl in hospice. The owner was extremely rude and claimed that he gave to charity often and doubted the validity of my story. I would not recommend this place to anyone. 0
+We used to have a storage unit with Storage Max. Storage Max has an EXTREMELY rude staff, from our experience. They do not accept credit cards and will only accept checks or cash. So do not even think of setting up an automatic payment plan. Also be aware that your belongings may be exposed to some dust from dust storms, as ours were. Which never happened in our previous experiences from renting storage units.\n\nThe prices are the cheapest you can find in Scottsdale, and the saying was true to us, remember, you get what you pay for. 0
+Everytime I go into this store, there is only one cashier working but yet several employees meandering around? Today was the same!! But the worst was the POOR customer service I received. I used to love this store as they do have a large variety of kids toys etc. After my freadful experience today, I wil never walk through those doors again. Waiting over 20 mins in check out line is not acceptable. 0
+"The Hotel is in the best possible location for walkable restaurants and Scottsdale Rd. is the heart of everything. If feels like a Hilton, the Ambassador, James, should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for being himself and the concierge is just as kind. \n The Spa was small but accommodating. The Jr. Suite on the second floor is spacious and the bed is just what the doctor ordered. Sleep was sound and comfortable, A/C not loud and the creaky ceilings reported in previous reviews was not a problem.\n\nI've placed the \""""trouble\"""" part down here where management will read it but most Yelpers won't bother so this is your \""""gimme\"""" managers!\n\nThe trouble: We noticed a wet, funky smell coming from the hallway and the buckled carpets implied a water problem and after returning from a day hiking we noticed our room smelled like old cheese. We reported the problem to the front desk and she offered a similar room on the bottom floor sans funky smell but it wasn't the same. Then she offered to have maintenance come up and \""""spray\"""" the room. This is the comment that prompted 2 stars. You don't offer to \""""spray\"""" a room that a customer has willingly paid $200 a night for three nights! \n\n Hilton, you can do better than this or maybe you've changed your protocol for pursuing the Gold standard? With people like James in the Lobby and Tom in the Wellness Center, why skimp on the training for the front desk on Monday night? Suggestion: Give the staff the authority to proactively explain why the floor is buckled and smells like old sewer and beg our pardon with anything positive, perhaps a breakfast or a discount on the next stay or even, god forbid, an upgrade to a nicer room that is unoccupied for the next few nights. \n\nThat extra bit of training would have been worth it and an extra 2 stars!" 0
+"There are so many reasons to give this Bashas only one star (or less). My first complaint is the lack of staffing either available, or willing to help. Rarely do they have more than one or two aisles open for checkout, and even the self service checkout is run by one of the cashiers inconveniently located at the single open checkout lane. Therefore, anyone checking out in self service that has (1) any alcoholic beverages, (2) any coupons, (3) has to input their phone number for their Bashas \""""rewards\"""" because they don't have their card with them ,(4) wants to pay by check, (5) has fruit/vegetables that don't show up on the screen as options, (6) well....you get the point - ALL have to wait for the cashier to leave their station to come re-instate your checkout after it's been frozen by the automated system. In addition, this morning I ran into Bashas on my way to work for my staple morning Diet Coke, and EVERY lane (including all of the self checkout lanes) was roped off except one. There were no less than 6 people in line ahead of me, all with significant groceries, and the checkout clerk (who was working at the speed of molassas) didn't call for additional assistance until 4 more people joined the line behind me. And even then, no one came to help. \n\nIn addition to the terrible (and terribly slow) service, the location of products on occasion mystifies me. Why is the canned tuna located in the Asian section? Why are tortillas located at the end of the chip aisle (rather than the Mexican section?) The don't even CARRY Truffle Oil! \n\nThe only thing I really like about this Bashas is it's cool wine chiller. Place a room temperature bottle of wine in the chiller for no more than 4 minutes, and you're ready to join your party with a perfectly chilled Chardonnay. That is why they get the one star I'm offering them." 0
+Too bad, so sad.....this smaller market chain needs to jump into high gear with employee training if they're gonna stay in the game. I like having a smaller canvas of grocery aisles sometimes....not every store needs to be SUPERsize....but this store is right down the street from a Safeway, a Wal-Mart SuperStore, and a Fry's....these stores all have way more variety and efficient systems and employees. It's just my humble opinion, but if I can get in and out of a 22-aisle market faster than a 14-aisle market, there is something worth looking into by the management. 0
+This store is right near our house, so I run in often. It's pretty lacking in the features of a grocery store:\n\n- service is terrible - the cashiers are super slow, confused and sometimes disheveled. \n- the self-checkout machines have an issue just about every time. i use these everywhere i can, typically with great success....and the attendant is usually nowhere to be found. When they finally arrive, they're confused and slow. \n- the selection is paltry - they have pretty obvious things but don't expect many brand choices, options, etc.\n- the prices are a bit steep, compared to bigger, nicer stores, plus they don't seem to have a lot of sale items\n- the produce is pretty terrible. the guy who works in that department will cheerfully help you pick a pineapple, though.\n\nIn summary, if you don't live just down the street, avoid this place. 0
+"THEY MADE QUACKING-TALK TO MUCH HAND GESTURES TO MY FACE!\n \nI took my cashmere wool blend coat to Celebrity Drycleaners. Because of the cashmere blend, I specifically asked for a quote on the item. The quote was reasonable, upon my return to pick up the coat I was charged double what I was quoted. I was told there was no way they quoted me that price and they called me a liar.\n \nIt was so rude, the other customers in the store started to argue for me (thank goodness for good people sticking up for each other).\n \nWhen I continued to try and get the quoted price, the counter person made the gesture with her hands, like a duck quacking (the gesture you make when someone is talking too much). Wow! I called her out on that! It was so rude. \n\nWhen I asked to talk to the owner, the lady suddenly didn't understand english. Then, after finally understanding the word \""""owner\"""" said she was the owner. What a joke!\n \nI filed a compliant with the Better Business Bureau. Celebrity Cleaners refused to respond to BBB letters. I've used this service for my husbands business shirts and pressing services on and off for more than 10 years. I'd be crazy to give them any more business." 0
+The first time that I visited Scottsdale, I stayed here only because they were hosting the convention I was attending. They have two large swimming pools, the rooms are nice, and they have free WiFi, which lately seems to be rare in more expensive hotels. Why can I get free WiFi at the Super 8 Motel in Ogallala, Nebraska, but not the Logan Airport Hilton in Boston? But I digress...\n\nA good, hot breakfast is served each morning with options like made-to-order breakfast burritos and more traditional fare. The staff is also helpful in recommending local restaurants and attractions. 1
+What an amazing hotel! The complimentary breakfasts rock, the rooms are spacious and just perfect! Our room had an awesome side view of camelback from the balcony and the quiet environment was the best. Though it was quite chilly to go swimming, I do regret not swimming in their heated pools during my stay. I would definitely stay here again! 1
+Chaparral Suites have big rooms that work great for a family of four. We stayed in a double queen and the pull out couch in the living area was nice for the kids to have separated beds. The rooms are on the older side but the entire hotel has lots of character. There is plenty poolside space to lay about.\nWe also enjoyed the cooked breakfast in the morning and the complimentary drinks in the evening. Looking forward to returning soon. 1
+It's definitely a good place to stay if you are in Scottsdale. It about a 15-20 minute walk to Fashion Square. It's also close to Old Town. \n\nWe were able to get good savings from hotels.com. I have seen Living Social offers so discounts so there are other ways to get discounts. We were able to save quite a bit of money since the hotel offered a free shuttle to and from the airport. They also offered free hot breakfast that was made to order. There was happy hour from 5:30-7:30 pm. \n\nOur room included a living room, kitchenette, two TVs, and an additional sink in the bedroom. The additional sink was great for my aunt and I especially when we needed to get ready at the same time. \n\nThere is also a Dollar Rent A Car on site. Renting a car is easy, and they do offer an AMEX discount. Concierge was very helpful as they booked our Sedona tour prior to our arrival. Some of the front desk staff were more friendlier and nicer than others. \n\nUnfortunately, the place especially the courtyard area did not look as pretty as the pictures. Although the rooms are nice and clean, I agree with other Yelpers that it does need a renovation. \n\nI recommend this hotel if you are not going to be on site the majority of the time and for the great amenities. Otherwise, if I had the money, then I would stay at resort. 1
+Sure the place is a giant gimmick, but its a fun gimmick and for what it is they do it well enough. The food is what you would expect from a diner and it really isn't bad at all. My boyfriend loves the shakes, I can't do much ice cream so I haven't had one. On certain days of the week they have awesome deals for kid's meals. One other thing that impressed me about 5 & Diner was found on their website. First they have all of their nutritional information available, but even more impressive is they have a menu for Gluten free choices as well as Lactose free choices. Very cool in my opinion. 1
+I'm sitting here right now enjoying my country fried chicken! Its really yummy. The gravy is also very tasty. This vanilla mr. Pibb is vanilla as vanilla can be. Im all around pleased. The service is good, food is good and the ambiance hits the diner feel spot on. 1
+My family and I have lived here for almost 3 years now, and we are staying put for a while. \n\nThe community is small, but we love that about Miramonte. Most neighbors are very friendly, and the grounds are always kept tidy. The pool area is beautiful and very relaxing, offering a fire pit and cabanas. We love swimming as often as we can! The fitness room may be small, but it gives you enough to sweat and burn. \n\nThe neighbors, most anyway, are always friendly. Parking is never a problem, in the 3 years we've been there, only twice has our parking spot been taken. When it is, we ask nicely for it to be moved and it gets moved. \n\nMaintenance is incredible, super quick and very friendly. The front office staff is also very friendly and helpful. \n\nWe have a small dog and 4 year old, and we love it here. It's the perfect little place for us, and we recommend it to anyone. We do face Hayden road, but noise isn't too bad. In the mornings, you can sometimes here the band at Saguaro high school play, and i'm sure the neighbors facing Pueblo elementary hear the giggles, screams, and running of small kiddos, but other than that we have no complaints! 1
+The food is OK but they take 20 minutes for stuff to be out.\n\nI was sitting inside at a table ...waited 20 minutes for food and had to be on a business call. so i just come out, talked 5 mts come back and see that the drink i had half drunk has been wiped off.\n\ni ask the Lady ( seems to be the owner) she almost shouts at me why I had left.\nI told that i was on a call so i had to walk outside..she angrily hands my food 30 minutes later. This is customer TORTURE.\n\nNEVER EVER going BACK.\n\nand the coffee here sucks...try some other store...even starbucks is better 0
+One of my favorite breakfast & lunch spots since I moved to Arizona. I can't say enough good things about this place. The owners are wonderful and the food even better. Everything is made from scratch down to the salad dressings. I recommend trying one of their famous cookies, they are to die for! 1
+Probably not a destination you would visit unless you worked here or wanted to have a business meeting and thats the kind of people you run into here. Beautiful business people. I met a friend just to check out the baked goods and try the coffee.\n\nIt's really a full dining experience with a breakfast and lunch menu that look delicious. I got to spy some of the lunch items heading out for catering and they looked fab!\n\nCoffee and baked goods were good but I think I spent as much in parking fees as I did in coffee.\n\nStaff is probably the only questionable factor here. Manager was correcting them loudly in eating area which seemed very unprofessional. Good workers are hard to find.\n\nThanks Romancing you do a great job! 1
+Amazing! Hidden jewel of Tempe and wonderful people! 1
+Great location, lots of gas pumps. \n\nEasy to get in-and-out of: right off the 101, about 30 seconds west of the freeway.\n\nI only go to Chevron and this is where I go besides the one on Scottsdale Rd and Bell. 1
+Needed a quick bite in Scottsdale so I used the Yelp app and swung by this place. I was a little taken aback by the location but once we got inside, it was nothing but goodness. We had the pizza hoagie with potato salad. Amazing. The potato salad was nice and tangy with no celery, just the way I like it. The pizza hoagie came with a generous amount of cheese and delicious tomato sauce.\n\nStaff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely a keeper.\n\nCash only! 1
+"I think a more appropriate name for this restaurant should be \""""The Disappointing Egg\"""", as I was very disappointed in my meal. I got a veggie omelet that was supposed to include broccoli among other vegetables. The \""""broccoli\"""" in my omelet was literally a pinch of broccoli scraps that you might find at the bottom of the bag. It was mostly onion, which is a pretty big cop-op for an overpriced omelet. Granted, this was my first time here, so bear that in mind w/me review, this experience has lead me to not want to come back. I found it to be a waste of time, money, and calories." 0
+Prices are way high for a breakfast place. Over 25 dollars for two adults. Cute atmosphere, but the food, which sounded unique and delicious on the menu, did not live up to the talk. Super disappointed. 0
+Bad from the start. Dirty silverware, really dirty table. The waitress seemed bothered that I asked her to wipe the table down. The food either over or under cooked. Overall a horrible first time experience...waited about 10 minutes to talk to manager but she couldn't tear herself away from chatting with some friends so I left. 0
+Florentine bennidict was amazing! 1
+Decent breakfast and service. Cute little restaurant. The fresh squeezed orange juice was amazing! 1
+"We used to come here when I was a kid-so recently on a visit to AZ we tried it out again. Not bad-it was weird that there was a special \""""only if you pay extra\"""" section of the salad bar that had the good stuff like chicken and artichoke hearts for a few extra bucks, but it ended up not mattering because we went for the 2 meals for 20 dollars route.\nIt was fine-and the Greek Lemon soup was actually good. We were there right before it closed and a person working there gave us each a bag of chocolate chip cookies for free at the end of the night. That was nice." 0
+Its a salad buffet....thats it! It's boring. It's clean, good service, but its not exciting. 0
+So I'm sure like most guys this is not a place you would want to spend a Friday or Saturday night at a theater..... But it was date-night with the Girl and I saw there was Hairspray showing at this theater. Once again not how i want to spend a weekend night but I know my GF and she loooooves that musical. So being the good guy I am I got tickets. \n I was expecting to go and sleep through the show and call it a night......however once the lights went down and the show started I was blown away! The cast was awesome there were no mess ups and everyone was on key. I really enjoyed myself, everyone was enthusiastic and professional the guy playing the mother was fantastic and it was all around a great time. I am for sure going to make this a date-night staple from now on..... Hope they bring the Producers soon. 1
+I really enjoyed shopping here until yesterday. Everyone is always helpful all over the store and even at check out when they thank you by name.\n\nI was picking up some Ranger IPA on my way home and Serena was at the check out counter. She was a bitch.\n\nI'd rather go to Fry's on Indian School or drive further to Whole Foods for specialty items. I'm not going to this Safeway again. 0
+I LOVE Rays !!!\n\nWhen ever I'm in Phx this is my first stop. I always get the pizza and wing special. Large pizza and 20 wings.\n\nThey have the best wings in valley !!! 1
+"My boyfriend and I are visiting from San Diego and were looking for a good happy hour. The two-for-ones brought us to this place. The vibe seemed pretty good, the music was pretty good but the people watching was actually the best. The bartender staff were pretty wild and seemed to be having a great time. There was also a speed dating event going on - pretty \""""40 year old virgin\"""" ish. \n\nThis is an interesting crowd as there were a number of guys with shaved heads - is that an Arizona thing or is it symbolic of something else? The crowd demographics are either young or old and not much in between. \n\nThe appetizer food that looked good on line sucked! Although cheap, you got what you paid for. We had crab cakes, chicken wings, calamari rings and french fries. French fries were way over cooked and too brown; calamari was chewy; and the chicken wings were fried too long. \n\nIf you want cheap entertainment, go there but don't expect good drinks or food - just good, old fashioned people watching!" 0
+I know I won't get any freebies on this review but who cares. Truth is more valuable.\nI dropped in last night. It was the cheeziest get together I've ever experienced. Filled with people who don't know how to socialize, sad faces abounded, appeared to be a park and swap gig with cheap jewelry on tables for sale.! The way 90% of these patrons were dressed, astonished me! OMG. Cheap cheap and quack quack! I should of known hwen I noticed the cars in the parking lot, I've not seen so many old cars and trucks, since I attending the Park and Swap experience. The drinks (wine) is so bad, you can expect to spend most your time 'later; in the bathroom with diareaha, either from the cheap beverages they serve or the nasty germs they have in this place....I would rather mow my lawn than frequent this establishment again...off to Montelucia, El Choro, & Ocean Club which are much better places to spend your money and time and eyes loking at the crowds. Look for my lates reviews every Saturday mornings! 0
+"If I could give a nostar rating for my very first experience here I would. I decided to try them out since everyone gave them a great review and they are doing the 4 garments & 1 comforter for free deal. Well upon my arrival I mentioned the \""""Yelp\"""" deal and they said that only applied to the Tempe location?!! I wonder f you go to Tempe, they tell you it only applies to the Scottsdale location. Not impressed on first contact. I walked out." 0
+Love Shane Co! My fianc\u00e9 surprised me with the most beautiful ring from here and the diamond is absolutely gorgeous! The ring was a little loose, so we took it in (which is kind of far from us) and they were able to resize it and polish it all in one visit :) Over all, we've been very pleased with our experience at Shane Co! 1
+I was very happy with my sales person and my purchase. They were not high pressure and the ring and diamond I purchased were a higher quality and better price than other places I had been. \n\nIt doesnt stop there either, the warranty plan we recieved was FREE and does not require us to bring the ring in at scheduled intervals to keep the warranty valid (Other stores charged for warranty plans and required the item be brought in every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup to keep the warranty valid) . After about 2 years my wife noticed one of the smaller stones had fallen out so I took the ring back and they replaced the stone no questions asked. Also we can take it back at anytime for a cleaning. \n\nI would highly recommend anyone to at least visit Shane Co. when they are looking for any jewlery item. 1
+The staff is very friendly. The rooms while a little dated are clean. Every room has a mini refrig, microwave and coffee maker, a big plus in my eyes, I love every morning you can go and enjoy a lovely free breakfast inside or out on the deck or even back at your room. At Night they have fresh coffee and cookies if you are looking for a snack, \nThe hotel is well located to shopping and night life. This is the only place I will stay when I come to Scottsdale, 1
+A decent little nail salon that I go to if the place I regularly attended is way too busy. The ladies (and the guy) are really nice and its never really busy (at least when I go) and the only reason I don't go their more is because its just a little bit more expensive. Not by much, but I just have a great rapport at the other place as I have been going their longer. If you are in the area, check out China Nails. They will definitely take good care of you. 1
+I went back for the Wednesday night wine class and had the pleasure of enjoying the company of Donald S. and the Beautiful Carin for my visit. \n\nThis event is informative and fun for singles, couples or small groups. $15 per person gets you generous pours, a bottle of water (to cleanse your palate) and a meat and cheese tray for the table. \n\nEveryone tastes each wine at the same time and each wine is introduced by the distributor/representative who explains the terroir, process distinctions or trivia about the wine maker. A great opportunity to learn what you like and don't like about wine, but not pretentious. We were able to enjoy short conversations in between explanations. \n\nReservations are strongly suggested but can be made the day before the event, depending on the size of your group. 1
+I do not recommend this school. I was extremely dissatisfied with the school's inflexible policies, the communication rendered by employees, and the effects enrollment there had on my child.\n\n1) Incompetent Care\nThe entire time my three year old attended, she had a rash on her rear, as they did not wipe her properly when she used the bathroom. Three year old's need assistance in getting cleaned up after they go potty - this is daycare 101. As soon as my child would come home, her rash would clear up - then return during the next week at school. I spoke to the employees at the school about this on several occasions and nothing was done to correct the problem.\n\n2) Forced Naps\nTwo hours out of the five my daughter attended Scottsdale Academy daily, the children were required to nap. No provision was made for children who don't nap (mine just happens to be one of those kids who don't). They are not even allowed to quietly read or draw - they are forced to lie there. Failing to provide an option for a quiet activity / assuming all children fit one mold is simply bad childcare.\n\n3) Inflexible Policies\nThis school requires that you pick up your child at a certain time, regardless of what time you drop them off. For every five minutes you are late, they charge you $5.00. They are completely inflexible about this regulation, even for moms who have other kids to pick up across town after school. Because of this rule, I was forced to pick up my little girl at 2 PM before the other after-school pick-ups I needed to make, thus reducing the amount of time she was spending at Scottsdale Academy. They would do nothing to modify their fees to compensate for this, and were completely unwilling to make adjustments based on actual hourly attendance. It's as if they do not want your business! Interesting business model - I imagine attrition is high at this school. I know I was only too happy to withdraw my child. (By the way, they don't refund any of your money when you withdraw.)\n\n4) Communication Problems\nThe daycare workers at Scottsdale Academy do not communicate with parents about the daily experiences/progress of their children. A slip of paper is provided at the end of the day telling parents that the child napped or did not, ate or did not, and what project was completed. No other information is shared - nothing about social interactions, milestones, problems, or other pertinent issues. When I arrived to pick up my child, everyone there acted as if they were too busy to stop and talk to me. 0
+As a person who regularly stays at the Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, I consider 5 stars a big deal. I stayed here, with my mom, for one night before staying 2 nights at said Ritz-Carlton, and I was upset that I didn't stay here the entire time. The rooms at this resort far exceeded my expectations. It's usually a timeshare type of place, so the full kitchen and separation of the bedroom was expected, but the enormous and luxurious bathroom was not. I mean, the tub can easily fit two people AND has jets, and the shower is big enough to have a decent-sized party in! Also, the sofa has a pull out, so the rooms are very accomadating. This is by far the best place I've ever stayed in the Phoenix-Metro area. I have a 3-night stay booked for the first weekend in September, and I can't wait! 1
+Efficiency condo but roomy, with louvered doors to shut off bedroom, and bed very comfortable. No full kitchen as advertised and no ice-maker. Free Wi-Fi! Set-up a little strange but nice: you park your car and a bellman takes you to your room in a golf cart! Nice to have someone load and unload but of course that involved a tip! Sometimes parking involves a long walk back to your car. Nice young men James and Josh very friendly and helpful as bell men. Nice outdoor porch, but almost got a haircut from a stray golf ball! Pool and hot tub roomy and nice. Roomy jacuzzi tub with large window. Windows have blinds between glass that are difficult to black out. Shower nice but at times hot water took a while to come up. Would stay here again! 1
+Fun place for groups! Benihana wouldn't be my first choice for sushi or for going out at all really, but if you have a special occasion for some friends it would be a good place to consider. Pricey food, but I thought it was good. Haven't tried the sushi yet. \n\nBenihana is known for it's tables which are centered around a stove. You get your own chef who comes over and prepares your whole meal for you! They do lots of crazy tricks and entertain the table while cooking. Lots of fire tricks too! \n\nIt's the kind of place you can say you have been to and it;s a fun experience, but you don't need to go back after that. 1
+"As you can probably tell by my other reviews-- I'm one of those, \""""if you don't have something nice to say....yadda yadda yadda.\"""" But in the spirit of Yelp and actual critical review--- I'll have to suggest steering clear of Benihana; at least until they add more spices and seasonings to their repertoire.\n\nYes, yes, yes, I should've known. I'm not much of a 'chain' eater-- but this was my boyfriend's family's pick for his graduation dinner. It seems to be a family favorite.... which I can't say I really understand. At all. I also should mention that this review is based entirely on their only vegetarian dinner option. \n\nI didn't get a look at the bill, but my course was at least over $25 for far less than exemplar fare. Granted, this included a miso soup, small lettuce & carrot salad, tofu appe, egg fried rice, grilled assorted vegetables as the entree, and a scoop of rainbow sorbet for dessert-- but it reaffirms how one should rely on the old standby of quality versus quantity. And I guess they have to charge that much to keep the Benihana salt mines open.... heaven sakes! The waitress was giggling to herself about how much water I was putting down, but I really can't imagine that this is a rare thing with their preferred method of seasoning; salting the bejesus out of everything from the pasty, ginger-esque dressing on the salad and the soggy, cold, fried tofu appe to the soy-and-butter sopping vegetables. The only reprieve was the rainbow sorbet and a nice hot green tea closer. \n\nEveryone else at the table had either a meat or seafood course, and were quite satisfied with their meals, so MAYBE it was just the veggie option or MAYBE I'm just a picky foodie or just MAYBE this place really needs the constructive criticism. And yes, I also realize this place is possibly more about the show than the food...???.... but our chef, though nice, was quite lackluster and didn't have a full cashe of tricks to unveil. Just the onion volcano. Sigh." 0
+Well, my kids like Benny-Ha-ha..... \n\nWe've eaten here several times - most recently on 2011-04-29.\n\nWe've dined at the teppanaki tables in the past, but most of the time (including our most recent visit) we just go to the sushi bar. \n\nThe happy hour menu in the sushi bar brings prices down to a reasonable level; we can order several items, have a fair meal and not feel like we'll need another mortgage. Usually, I order the hand rolls and an assortment of appetizers or sashimi. Quality seems to be hit-and-miss depending on who made your order - the chef or the sous-chef. The place is obviously cutting cost; in recent visits (as in more than one), they've stopped providing complimentary edamame and the portions seem to have gotten smaller.\nIn the past, we have tried the teppanaki tables - usually when we have a group in town. It's a bit of a chef show (same routines almost 95% of the time), but that's what it is - a show. The resulting food tends to be somewhat bland. You're paying for the experience and average food; I'd rather pay for good food and live with the experience. \nFor now we'll stick with the happy hour sushi bar menu. 0
+The chicken shwarma is awesome! The fries are hand cut and really good. Service is quick and the prices are reasonable. May have found my new lunch spot! 1
+Went here for lunch. Got the gyro special. The tomatoes were soggy and the pita bread was a little dry. The fries were clumped together and tasted like they had been cooked in old oil. Don't think I'll be going back. 0
+The selection is so overwhelming in a good way. I had eggs benedict. The eggs were perfectly cooked so many placed kill the eggs. I was a happy camper. Plus going on a Tuesday you get double stamps on their free meal card. 1
+Kick ass breakfast place. Friendly efficeint staff serve up tasty fresh food! 1
+This place has been here forever. Though, it has undergone a serious facelift over the past three or four months. The food is equally good, if not slgihtly better, and there is even talk of making it a bar at night. Booze and fried wontons? Yes, please!\n\nThe layout actually might lend itself successfully to a bar. You have the little takeout counter that opens up into an outdoor section that leads into another room. It hasn't happened yet, but it could be like a little Devil's Martini waiting to happen. Keep your eyes out for it! 1
+I have always wanted to go here. It looks so fun from the outside. FINALLY the time has come. The staff was extremely friendly, food was above decent and decent portions. Only two complaints in that area....No splenda, only Sweet n Low and I asked for spicy and it wasnt even close.\n\n\nI would have given it 3 stars but I can't because of the following: The bathroom: It was funky but filthy. It's 1120am and the trash cans are overflowing, there are empty toilet paper rolls scattered about and it smells. It was like a dressed up gas station bathroom. The garbage can next to our table was full and was dirty. There are tons of things hanging from the ceiling that will catch your eye. the one that caught my eye was the giant chinese food container near the entrance and not far above from where we were sitting.. while cute and fun it was also filthy. This place needs a power wash.. 0
+A dive bar that features Chinese food? Now those aren't two things you hear in the same sentence! After trying this place I know why! \n\nMy buddy and I stopped at Chop and Wok on the way to the airport and ordered the food to go. The NFC championship game was on in the bar and patio area, so this review is a bit late. \n\nWe both got the same thing, a chicken and veggie combo on brown rice.\nI barely had time to eat a couple of bites as we rushed to return the rental car. 2 bites was 2 too many. My navigator on the other had time for a bit more. Sad part is the chicken tasted like it was still frozen. If you have ever microwaved one of those prefabbed frozen dinners, that is the level of flavor this dish had, bummer. \n\nHad high hopes for this place but all I can say is yuck! I hate to give it 2 stars but that was some bad Chinese food. 0
+"A year ago I'd have given them at least four stars. The ambiance was great, cool decor, food was tasty and reasonable, service was friendly, and the beer selection was really good. However, I've kinda given up on this place. For the past YEAR, they've been saying that their kitchen would be open \""""soon.\"""" For a good month, probably 6 weeks now, they've had a sign up outside that says their kitchen will be open \""""Really Soon.\"""" Well... a year ain't \""""soon\"""" folks. Many times I drove up from old town Scottsdale to go enjoy a few beverages and a good meal there. But as I said, I've given up on this place. Not quite sure how they're staying afloat anymore." 0
+"I received lip injections from Dr. Caniglia. I was skeptical because when I called the receptionist informed me he did not have before and after pictures of his patients for this particular procedure. I went against my better judgement since Dr. Caniglia specializes in facial plastic surgery.\n\nDr. Caniglia rushed through the procedure and did not shape my lips. I was left with asymmetry from too much filler in one side of my lip. This is a direct result of the skill and experience of the injector. \n\nI was told I would need to pay for another syringe for him to \""""correct\"""" the results. Dr. Caniglia's techniques seem dated and I will need to have another surgeon correct the bad injections.\n\nLesson learned I will not go to a plastic surgeon who does not have before and after pictures available for the specific procedure I want." 0
+Some how my review got deleted!! Probably some of the most awful/over priced sushi I've ever eaten!! I am a crazy sushi lover!! I just moved to Arizona from LA, ca and I've been checking out different sushi joints....trying to find the best one in AZ. This place was crazy over priced for the crap food they gave us! My husband got salmon and I got a few rolls. The food quality was AWFUL! The service sucked! I don't mind paying $100 for a few sushi rolls, soup, and some salmon, but it better be good! Sadly it was not, the rolls were small and very thin...the rice was hard! This was the first time in my whole 22 years of eating sushi that I've ever experienced hard rice on a sushi roll!! On a better note, the salmon and soup was pretty good! I will NEVER return to this place...... 0
+I have been bringing my son here for over 6 years.They have video games and toys for the kids. My son goes to both the dentist and orthodontist. I truly can't say anything negative. The staff is wonderful. The office is well run, and I am confident he is getting great care. 1
+Watery pasta and burnt garlic bread... Havent tried the pizza yet \nI couldve just as easily made a pasta and garlic bread way more worth while! Not going to be lazy about it again smh 0
+Service here sucks.\nI love the food still.\n\nBut the service is so bad, I never want to come back.\nHonestly.\n\nSorry Zinc, ya'll need to get new servers or some shit. AWFUL service. AWFUL management. 0
+Ok I will be short but what I have to say is not so sweet. I am astounded that this place is still in business. We went this last Saturday night and were treated horribly. After an hour of waiting for our food and not having been acknowledged by our waitress. My husband & I got up to leave. (The people next to us had fininshed thier meal and they had been seated 20 minutes after us.) We asked to speak to the Mgr. He did not come, only sent the bill for our food ( that we never had recieved) and said that he would have it wrapped up for us to go. When we stated that we wereonly going to pay for what we had been served the Mgr (then suddenly appeared &) said that he was going to call the sherrif. I think everyone has expereinced bad service but this place literally takes the cake. 0
+I've had lunch at zinc bistro at least 20 times, during the three out of the last six years I wasn't overseas, and only ever ordered the duck confit sandwich, because it is so exceptionally outstanding. \n\nHowever, I try to get dinner there at least once a month, and have never been disappointed in the slightest. \n\nRecently I've had rabbit there, and a lobster special that came with ravioli that were the shape and color to my sinicized eye, due to the superior quality of their wrappers and sauce they were served in, of dried stewed abalone. They weren't any less precious or savory. \n\nIt's a restaurant where it's hard to recommend one dish over another because of the uniform excellence, so have whatever appeals to you, and don't be afraid to try something new, because it will surprise you with just how good it is. You will become convinced that it is one of the very best restaurants in the state. \n\nThey've got a tarte tatin, which is a sort of french apple cake-tart, served with cream that has just the slightest, most surprising and delicious hint of brie in it. So if I have to recommend something beside eating duck sandwiches there every chance you get, then I recommend that. 1
+"My wife and I had a 8 o'clock reservation at Zinc. We were ushered to a two top in the traffic pattern, easily the worst table in the room. there were several banquets available and we were told noway, no how we are fully booked. One hour and ten minutes later all these tables were still empty. Our waitperson was efficient and officious. we felt like we were more in a diner than a \""""fine dining restaurant\"""". I had the chicken dish - $28.00 for about 6 ounces of chicken, 2 ounces of risotto and about 20 green peas? Draft beers are served about 2/3rd of a glass at $7.00? There isn't anything about Zinc that is French except for the Frisee salad and the attitude. $140.00 plus. Way over rated. One plus,\nThe ambiance is great." 0
+Wow. Just happened by this place with my friends. We were seated quickly right in the middle by a cool lit up eifel tower. Loved the ambiance and the food was AMAZING!!! A little pricey with small portions but so elegantly prepared. We waited a little longer than usual between appetizers, main course, and dessert, but it was worth it, and it was also a busy Saturday night. Everyone was friendly, the food was to die for, and the decor and atmosphere was so very nice. 1
+We were feeling courageous on a Friday night at 6pm to try and have dinner here, as it had been a while. \n\nWe were lucky to get in right away, as there is usually a wait of about 30 minutes. \n\nWe were seated and promptly served warm bread and drinks. Our waitress was on top of it and she was pleasant, even though the restaurant was PACKED. \n\nThe app of grilled artichokes were brought out and about 10 minutes later our food. The food is always good and generous portion sizes and reasonably priced.\n\nThe bf had the BBQ chicken pizza, which is always amazing but this time was especially good by his comments.\n\nI enjoyed the lettuce wrapped chicken tacos (asian). \n\nOverall, this experience was as good as it usually is. The only downside is the restaurant is always very VERY loud and table space is very small if you are not seated in a booth (we were not).\n\nFor a chain restaurant, this restaurant, especially this location is worth it. 1
+I love the food at cheesecake factory. I can't go there often though because they don't have organic non chemicalized products. If they had non GMO chicken and organic salads i would be back. But because like most restaurants they use the GMO foods now, i have to prepare my own foods at home. Look up GMO. Cheesecake factory should offer a non GMO menu for people who would pay a little less for food that is healthy. 1
+This place is amazing... had all of my pants hemmed here and they always did a fantastic job at VERY cheap prices. They knew me by name after a few visits, and even let me in a few times after closing. If I needed something back fast they were always accommodating. I even had a bridesmaid dress altered here and they did it for under $50 - can't complain at all!!!! 1
+I found Judy's about 6 months ago....I was searching for a good Alteration business to bring my clothes too..I have been to others but never really satisfied with the quality of work....Judy's work is outstanding and I have used them several times in the last 6 months...The normal wait appears to be a week but very well worth the wait.....Great service !!!!! You can try on your clothes and she can take the measurements , make the markings & pin up the clothing in no time....Very Happy with the Work and Service...Thanks Michael 1
+This mouthy Dago needs a lesson in customer service. Plus he treats his help like crap. ( A true test of an asshle owner) You idiots that pass off this poor behavior as New York -ese should go back there. 0
+This place is for people whose palate has yet to evolve beyond Spaghetti-Ohs.\nDeli products are overpriced.\nAnd the sandwiches are as disappointing as my effort in the bedroom. \nNot really.\n\nYeah...really.\n[sigh] 0
+Today was my last visit. The customer service is consistently poor and in a day and age where the average consumer has a multitude of meal options in front of them, what really sets places apart is how they interact with patrons. When a manager/owner is rude, abrupt and downright disrespectful to customers, what is to be assumed except that they don't value their business. \n\nI do wish them luck as a mom & pop shop. I think we need more family run eateries in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area...but Rinaldi's? It'll be an uphill battle if they choose to continue to treat their clientele in this fashion. It's too bad. 0
+Great go-to place for lunch. The menu items are done well - mostly sandwiches and salads. Owner is very friendly and takes an active role in the business. It seems like he runs the place well. 1
+"Stopped in here for a quick bite around 2PM on a weekday. Had the chicken wrap, which when it arrived had obviously been microwaved and possessed no discernible pieces of chicken. A lot of sauce and warm gooey fried muck made up the rest of the interior of the wrap, although the lettuce and tomatoes seemed okay for the couple of bites I took. The coleslaw (side) seemed fresh and was enjoyable since that was all I got to enjoy this day. Save your $8...unless you like a cup of overpriced coleslaw. LOL \n\nI will give this place another chance, but they also seem to have a bunch of pretentious, a-hole, 50-something \""""dudes\"""" as regulars in the afternoon...which seemed odd (and uncomfortable) being the 30-something, pretentious guy that I am." 0
+Neat discovery! Adorable and unique clothes and lots of Michael Stars tops. They also have a lot of very reasonably priced cute jewelry. The name is pretty misleading because the clothing they sell is really not exercise wear it is more for being out and about. The woman who works here was very nice too. 1
+Hope they keep this store if BN has any plans of closing more stores. We used to come here to study; then it was to peruse after we started our professional careers. Now, we come here as a family to pick out books for our toddler. Good times! 1
+"I only go to Ulta when I have to, and always leave mad. Yes, they're the only place close by that has the better cosmetic brands. And you don't have the hassle of a big mall. And the floor staff does sincerely want to help you. \n\nHowever, the merchandise is laid out so haphazardly I hardly ever can find what I came in for. And neither can the salesperson who inevitably gets enlisted to help me. So the salesperson tries to steer me toward an alternate product that's nothing like what I asked for because she really isn't all that knowledgeable about the products. The one time I took their salesperson's advice I sorely regretted it, so I usually just end up shooing them off after a while. \n\nThen there's checkout. Awwwww jeez. Wait in line forever listening to the inane chatter going on ahead of me. Then the, \""""do you have your Ulta card, I can look it up for you, would you like one, where should we send your free magazines\"""". Hey lady, I just want to buy some make up, not join a country club. Just ring me up and get me out of this madhouse." 0
+"What a disappointment! \n\nWent tonight with wife and our 11-month old daughter, looking forward to giving a locally-owned store some business and picking a special present for our little gal. \n\nGreat selection of toys, cute store, lots of interesting things right inside the door. However, after 20 minutes, no-one had acknowledged us, said hello, offered assistance ... nothing. This despite the owners and two young employees were walking around and only 1-2 other customers were in the store. -2 stars.\n\nAsked the gal behind the counter if we could open an item for our daughter to try it out. This would have required removing 2-3 pieces of tape, but no - not possible. -1 star.\n\nBut the straw that really broke the old camel's back came when we were offered to sign up for their mailing list. Members of the list get a little birthday gift every year. Great, we thought - our daughter's birthday is two days away. Alas, \""""she'll have to wait till next year\"""" because store policy dictated a few more days notice! Say what? Yep, \""""wait till next year\"""" we were told again. -more stars than I can deduct!!!\n\nSo we took our $50 purchase and left disappointed with no plans to return. Even Buy Buy Baby has 10x better customer service, greets you, offers assistance (sometimes even too much), but a mom & pop store can't even say hello and welcome, or see the awkwardness in denying a birthday gift to a first customer who could have become a regular for the next 10 years? \n\nHello and goodbye, Kidstop. Never again." 0
+I love getting the Mango Chicken Salad! Its fast and fresh! I like that. 1
+Nice happy hour! I love the fried chicken wings with minced garlic and jalapeno peppers. Green Chicken Curry is also very yummy! 1
+Fastest lunch ever. Great vegan options. Friendly service. I wish my wife liked Chines because it would definitely be a dinner option. For now, it's my quickie lunches at the bar. Fried rice and crispy tofu! 1
+This place is a dump! Went for spring break April 2013 and would not let my 5 and 7 year old in the dirty pool - water slide is lame and the wave rider is a total rip off - checked-out 2 hours after we checked-in 0
+Nice grounds. Ok room. Internet went down. Maid never came to room at a normal hour. We would be back from the pool or golf or other day activity around 6 pm and getting ready for the evening, and would get a knock on the door and them attempting to clean the room. I have never stayed at a resort where the maids come past 3-4, let alone that late. Our room got cleaned once in 4 days. Terrible customer service. So hard to get ahold of anyone while staying here. Left countless messages that went unreturned. Set up cabana at pool and let concierge know I would have guests weeks in advance via email. Day of they told me I had a limit. Almost Ruined birthday party. Pretty much Ruined our stay as it pissed me off beyond comprehension. I was forced to talk to multiple different managers delaying start of festivities. Finally I had to pay for another room that I didn't need to get everyone in. All could have been solved with clear communication from beginning on their part. Food sucks on top of that. Too many good options in this area to deal with the garbage customer service and nickel and diming guests who plan to spend thousands here over one weekend. My experience at this hotel has soured me on the entire westin and Starwood brand. People come to resorts to relax and have fun. My stay here has been anything but due to them putting me through the ringer and trying to squeeze every last dollar out of me. Avoid at all costs. 0
+Thanks to some friends coming into town I got to check out The Westin Kierland Resort, what a great looking place! Very grand.\n\nRoom 2163 was the spot, and I have to say I was sort of shocked because it was on the small side; the bathroom had a shower stall for one, not even a bathtub. \n\nThere was a nice size king bed that was comfy. My friends brought their dogs with them and the resort does provide kennels, food bowls and even a heavenly doggy pillow for them to sleep on, I thought that was pretty sweet. The doors opened up to a outside seating area next to the lush green grass. The room also had a desk, comfy love seat, mini bar, a mini sink & counter top, just over all was a very small room. \n\nCheck out 2 of the pool areas, one where the lazy river is at, posted everywhere it says the lazy river is opened till 7, but we went for it around 6:30 and we were told it was already closed. This pool area closed at 8pm but we just walked across and went to the pool that's opened 24 hours and hung out there. \n\nOver all enjoyed my time at the Westin Kierland, looking forward to booking a staycation soon! 1
+Swanky hotel where everything you can imagine is part of the resort! \n\nThey mean it when they say resort here. There is a golf course, tennis court, swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, shuttle to the small shopping center, gift shop, bar and during the summer this have this complex water park open during the day only. This resort made my stay wonderful. Nice views of the golf course which I find odd, but sure. Everyone was attentive towards requests. I wanted to see how long the walk would be to Scottsdale quarter and they offered to call up the shuttle driver to take me there. It was a nice drive through the lanes, as it would have taken me ten minutes to walk there. I did walk be to the hotel in ten minutes, so the attractions aren't far from the resort. One setback is depending on where your room is relative to the lobby you might be giving yourself a self guided tour of the resort. It spans a huge area. \n\nI was there during December so I got to see the 3D holiday paint scaping lightshow during dinner. Very clever and unexpecting for a place like this. For those who were staying in the rooms where the lights were going to shine through, they got a friendly door knock to close their blinds for the show :) It created a nice christmas touch to the season. 1
+"Yay... for a change what I think about a particular establishment seems to be in the majority... so to keep my review \""""brief\"""", I will basically say that what all the other reviewers have written is exactly right... for what is essentially a \""""outlet\"""" store, the prices are crazy high. Selection usually tends to be less than stellar. \n\nOne thing that does keep me coming back to Nordstrom Rack is the shoes! They have a great selection of quality shoes, at reasonable prices. \n\nI much rather take my chances at Ross or Marshall's (both right down the street)." 0
+And the award for the worst customer service goes to . . . Foot Solutions in Scottsdale!\n\nI have been to this store numerous times and every time it is the same scene. I am completely ignored by the staff as they are far too busy having personal conversations to even acknowledge my presence. Did I mention this was is a shoe store? Not exactly the kind of place you can just help yourself.\n\nAfter today, I have decided to take my money somewhere else! If you are in need of a solution for your foot, I suggest you do the same. 0
+I have been a devoted Monte Carlo customer for 4 years. Recently they lost one of my very expensive dress shirts. It took forever to replace and they kept giving me the runaround on when to pick up the check. Several times I requested the owner to touch base with me. He never did or the message wasn't delivered. He is either to busy or does not care. Very disappointed with how the situation was handled. I understand things can get lost at the cleaners but it's how quickly and attentive you respond that keeps a customer coming back, which I will not be. 0
+Nice furniture and a knowledgable friendly sales person but very dishonest delivery information. When we said yes to the salesman on 5/28 he said they would deliver on 6/8. Seemed like a long time but OK. Then we went to pay and they say they can't deliver until 6/12. 4 days later their customer disservice staff calls to say they won't deliver until 6/18. \n\nWhen I call to complain to the salesman he tells me their prices are sooo low they just can't keep up. We went to Mor and got delivery the next day. 0
+"I took my car here after finding a big screw in one of my tires. They didn't charge anything to pull it out and patch the hole. I insisted on paying something but received a \""""I couldn't charge you with anything even if I wanted to.\"""" Very friendly staff. I was out the door in 20 minutes." 1
+Amazing service!! Here's why:\n\nI had an appointment scheduled for an oil change at Advanced Auto out on Shea & Sahuaro today. I requested the cheaper oil and had a $15.99 coupon. They told me my 2012 Chrysler 200 had an engine made by Mercedes, which their computer was showing I needed the more expensive oil change which was nearly $100. I explained that I had never gone for the more expensive oil and have had no problems. He said they had to use only oil their computer tells them to use. \n\nI chucked them the deuces and peaced out. Drove up the road to Jiffy Lube on Shea and was greeted with awesome service. I even pulled a coupon from their website which expired 12/31/13 yet they said they will take any coupon expired or not, for anyone. It took about 15 minutes and there is a little waiting area with coffee and water. The shop is pretty small but extremely well run from what I saw today! 1
+I love this little spot in Scottsdale. For the past few years, we've been catching 'It's A Wonderful Life' on Christmas Eve. Service was the same as always - great. Waiters were always on top of things. After the movie, we enjoyed drinks by the lounge. It was nice to enjoy this with a group of new friends and each left amazed at this experience. We'll definitely have to return more often. Cheers! 1
+So sad to report that Farrelli's has CLOSED. I received an email indicating it was due to a problem with the property owners. You can read more on their website, http://www.farrellis.com/. This is a big loss for the community. Thanks for the memories, Farrelli's. 0
+As soon as I walked into Arrivederci in Scottsdale, I felt welcomed.\n\nThe cute, bustling Italian restaurant was cozy but elegant, with lots of chatter and linen-covered tables, and the staff at the door and servers were super-friendly. The spot is locally owned, with a second location in Ahwatukee, and my pal and I got a nice table in the corner of the restaurant to enjoy the homemade Italian food at.\n\nWe both liked how there were wine racks dividing the main dining area from the bar area, and there were pretty paintings covering the walls, while the restaurant glowed in a soft yellow light. Our server was excellent and professional, and I'd say it's a great date place if you're in the area.\n\nWe started with the Portobello Reganato con Fontina ($8.95), a mushroom topped with cheese. Our server said it was one of their most popular appetizers, and I can see why: it was plenty of food for two people to split and had a ton of cheese. The mushroom was really juicy and brought a healthier aspect to the dish, and I really enjoyed it.\n\nOur meals came with freshly baked bread, and I ordered Ravioli Caprese Gratinati ($14.95). It was a pretty traditional cheese ravioli, and nothing really stood out to me about the dish, though my companion really liked the fresh tomato sauce it was smothered in. The pasta was thick but a great consistency-there wasn't anything wrong with it, but I've just had more memorable meals.\n\nMy guest got the Vitello Madeira con Porcini ($18.95), which was veal covered in a mushroom wine sauce and served with pasta. He said he would have preferred a cream sauce instead, which is totally available to you, but he really liked the veal.\n\nFor dessert, we had the epic chocolate tiramisu the spot offered. It was a giant slab of my favorite dessert, and it tasted pretty heavenly. Definitely get it if you go here-I could have eaten the whole thing myself!\n\nMy favorite part about dining at Arrivederci was definitely the atmosphere and the service. I love places that make you feel at home, and Arrivederci certainly does that with zero pretentiousness from the staff, and I also appreciated the casual elegance vibe the place had. Not to mention, I'm still dreaming of that dessert. 1
+terrible 0
+This store is so fun and funky. Has a ton of great jeans. 1
+this follow up comment from Jeff Hamra is absolutely not true. I have had no feedback from Rolex after I offered proof and said I had receipts, emails, etc. They never told me that this dealer had not sold me two used Rolex's. I never heard from Rolex and in talking with another Rolex dealer and showing them the serial numbers they confirmed that these were an 11 year old and a 8 year old watch. I never received updated warranty cards. I am shocked that a dealer can get away with selling used watches as new - including paying current pricing. 0
+I was up there last week with a group of friends and volunteered to be the designated driver for the night. It was a $5 cover to hear the house band, which was no biggy and then I asked for a diet coke which was another $3. Again, no problem paying for the diet coke. After about 30 minutes and some dancing, I went up to the bar for a refill of the diet coke expecting the refill to be free. The bartender told me it would be another $3. I mentioned that I was the responsible one for a table full of people drinking and that I thought the point was not to encourage drunk driving and to encourage people being responsible. Well that got me nowhere so I asked for a glass of water instead. I was told that the bartender couldn't give me water because it was a two drink minimum to get water.\n\nNow it's July in AZ and I had been dancing. We had a table full of people drinking and ordering their drinks from this same bartender who can't give me a glass of WATER. Really? I don't mind paying the cover and the cost of the first diet coke, Im not being cheap but the point is that most bars appreciate and take care of the designated driver. I was being responsible and they couldn't even give me a glass of water!\n\nReally? 0
+Total RIP OFF. I went into the store for a price quote on a new motor and some replacement cartridges and they gave me a reasonable price but when I called them to come out to do the work they charged me an extra 15% on the cartridges then what they had quoted they would cost. The repair man also did not bring the replacement motor that was ordered so he could charge me for an extra 45 minutes while he drove back to the store to get the motor he had forgotten. I was also told that the new motor would come with a new pump housing in the original quote which it did not. When I called to ask the manager about the pricing he was immediately standoffish and hostile. I couldn't believe that they treat their customers this poorly. The repairman had done about 25 minutes of work and they charged me 210.00 dollars in labor alone not to mention a price increase of about 15% for all the parts quoted. For about 50 more bucks I could have replaced the entire system. I would advise anyone looking to have their pool serviced to go else where and avoid this dishonest company. 0
+What a waste of time. I waited a hour and half and was told they were too busy for walk ins today I should call and make an appointment. Will never be back. All they had to do is tell me before I waited how rude can someone be. Derek 0
+I agree with Sean, as a Chicago native every good 'street food' type joint has the hot dog statue outside and the sports posters and stuff lining the walls.\nToday saw me ordering a gyro and I really would not recommend this as a gyro place. The pita was good enough, but the meat was weird-dry and VERY lemony...tzatziki would hold it's own I suppose but the meat totally took away from the experience. Seven bucks for a gyro and small pop. Take that for what it's worth..........\nI've eaten lunch here previously and I thought the beef sandwiches were okay, not great by any means but I'd order a beef sandwich way before the gyros should I lose my mind and patronize this establishment again. 0
+"I am actually shocked to find a good review of this store.\n\nI have never felt more uncomfortable going anywhere. \nStopped in while my boyfriend was getting his oil changed as I heard great things about the store and actually have sent people to it! \n\nI walked in and they asked me to set my drink down on the counter- I have absolutely no problem with that as I know it is not actually their merchandise and they need to protect their consignors pieces from not getting stained. But as I walked around I could see them watching me and my boyfriend said he was uncomfortable and would wait outside. He came back in to grab me since his oil change was done and the sales associate asked me, \""""What are you looking for? Or are you just looking.\"""" in a tone that suggested I wasn't welcome. I then told her I had heard good things about her store and had always wanted to stop in. No response.\n\nThe store has a musty smell, the clothing while some were nice- most were outdated.\n\nThe reason for the 2 stars: her jewelry. She does a great job at displaying jewelry. \n\nCustomer service? None. Had she been more welcoming I would have ignore the musty smell and dated pieces." 0
+This restaurant gets 5 stars!!! \n\nWe went here for Father's Day, and I wasn't sure what to think at first. I looked over the menu before we went so I could decide what to get. \n\nAfter getting to Tutti Santi (cute, quaint, family owned place) I was excited to sit down and eat. They had some specials, so we got some ravioli appetizer and bread, and it was amazing, everyone had seconds! \n\nOur salads came out promptly with delicious dressing and fresh lettuce and vegetables. \n\nWe waited a bit for our entrees, but we werent even really worried about it, and then the manager came out to apologize for the delay, and about 10 minutes later our food arrived. I got Chicken fiorentina, which was lightly breaded chicken with a white cream sauce and sauteed spinach. OMG, it was the best thing I have tasted!!!!\n\nWhen we were all finished, the manager came out with a complimentary slice of cheesecake for the delay and offered my dad a shot of sambuca. \n\nGreat service, fun atmosphere and I will definitely be back to enjoy another one of their delicious meals. 1
+"I've been to the Morton's in the Biltmore area several times and just loved it. Perfect every time. So when the boyfriend's mom wanted a steak dinner for Mother's Day of course our first choice was Morton's. Although we shouldn't have strayed from the Biltmore location.\n\nI'm surprised people are saying the food here is not good. I think it's really good. I'm giving this Morton's 4 stars because every bit of our food was delicious. Their shrimp appetizer is the best shrimp I've ever had, their filet mignon is always cooked to perfection and if you add their sauteed mushrooms to it, it is simply divine. We also indulged in their chocolate cake which is always very tasty.\n\nThe reason I'm only giving 4 stars and not 5 is because of the service we got. From the very beginning our server seemed distracted and rushed. When she was giving the presentation she kept looking away like there was something more interesting going on somewhere else. I know you have the script memorized but that is just rude. Look at us when you're talking to us! Throughout the meal she would race by and walk away before we could even answer if \""""everything was okay.\"""" I was very disappointed in her lack of attention.\n\nThis location also feels much more casual than Biltmore's. I guess I'm old fashioned but when I go out for a steak dinner I get dressed up. Many people here were in khaki shorts and polos.\n\nNext time we're craving a Morton's steak, we'll be heading back to the Biltmore location where they know how to give excellent service, every time." 1
+Overpriced for an over salted steak with veggies that taste like those from Hometown Buffet. This is the old west. We got robbed by Morton's! 0
+For $100 a head, I'd rather go to Taco Bell. \nI got the wrong order served to me, the wrong drinks, and the wrong bill. All by 3 separate waiters ' here to serve me'. \nThe staff did not know what they were doing. \n\nThey also told me they had no tables till 10pm, yet the restaraunt was just about empty when we got there. \n\nMorton would be highly disappointed. 0
+great stake as any other high end stake house, anything special ... I dint think so 1
+Ra. Is Blah\nAnd the peeps. Give me the creeps.\n Service? Makes me nervous. \nThe vibe. Just don't jibe.\n Just not my scene. I'm a picky queen. \nDon't like the snotties. Acting all haughty.\nSake bombers cheap and good. Only reason I would.\nGo to Ra.\nBlah Blah Blah. 0
+So over rated. \nI'm from San Francisco- I have high standards for my sushi. \nI especially dislike sub-par fish in a place that tries to look/act swanky. \nThis reminds me of a sleazy date spot- oh wait it is!\n\nI prefer my secret spot in Avondale for better prices, fresher fish, and more attentive staff. 0
+Food was great! Service was the worst I've experienced in a long time. So disappointed. \n\nI went here with my friends last night for HH. I've been to RA before but tonight I had my $20 gift certificate for my half bday. I love this! I used this last year and couldn't wait to do it again. The Vegas roll is amazing! Now to the service. I initally sat inside but when my friends arrived we went out to the patio. The male server who brought me my drink inside was great! When we went outside and had a new server everything went down hill. First the server only brought us 1 menu for a table of 3 people. We had to ask for the HH menu and she dropped it down and walked away. When we ordered I asked if she could leave the HH menu there in case we wanted to order more drinks and she got an attitude with me (wasn't the first time) and told me she needed to make room on the table so she took it from me. I've noticed that the last couple of times I go to RA they leave the wasbi off of the sushi plates and I have to request for it when i receive my rolls. I had to do this last night and she again responded with an attitude and walked away. She never asked if we wanted refills. She was upset when I was trying to explain who was going to pay what with our cards. She came back with our cards she handed my check to me and mispronounced my name purposely (it's Jaime) so... gave her my gift certificate and it seemed like the total owed was off she ignored us when we tried to call her over. She looked straight at us and kept walking. I just paid and left. I have no clue why she was in such a bad attitude but it's ashamed because I love the food and she made our experience horrible. Never going back there again and I'm going to vocalize our experience to my friends (at least not at that location). 0
+I love the food here! The sushi is always so fresh and delicious, and everything has such great flavor. The staff is always friendly, although possibly not trained the best on the official terms of ingredients in their dishes. You can always find a table with a minimum wait. Their happy hour is fantastic. I love it! This is a staple in our rotation of restaurants. 1
+The atmosphere was amazing. The sushi was fresh but lacked pizzaz and taste. My order was incorrect and the waitress was busy so i ended up just shutting my mouth. The bathroom was disgusting. The price was decent .. happy hour prices. I wont be back. Major dissapointment. 0
+This is a great sports bar in north scottsdale. No 'snottsdale' folks here.\nSaturdays they have specials on their burgers, which are delicious. They also have Taco Tuesdays, with discounted tacos. Their menu has the usual mexican favorites and some good appetizers. A good sports bar for the whole family to enjoy. 1
+Tried their guitar lessons for my child. Will never go there again. The teacher was so foul tempered, he broke the strings off my child's instrument on her second lesson; no apologies; blamed her for having the wrong kind of instrument; ranted the rest of what was left of the half hour lesson and told her she needs to buy the second more expensive book. This may not reflect on all their teachers, but for me - this it it with music masters.\n\nWhat was worse is, when I reported this to the management - they were not apologetic at all until I told him I may report this. He was justifying the behavior and said some parents like teachers to be that way. What parents are those???? :) No kiddin. \n\nAnyway, to their credit, he fixed the damaged instrument free of cost. He also gladly accepted the first book that I was asked to purchase on day one - for charity. Did not offer to refund, so I did not ask. Don't want anything to do with them anymore.\n\nI am sure there are better, healthier places out there for innocent music loving kids. 0
+I went to the clock doctor for help with my heirloom banjo clock this afternoon. They were very knowledgeable and helpful, not to mention charming. My clock was fixed in about 5 minutes and I was given information and interesting history about my treasured time piece. I would give a sincere and high recommendation for this establishment.... THank you clock doctor. 1
+Agree with the previous great reviews. Based on those reviews, I went by there and got a battery for my watch. Quick and easy and they are so incredibly nice and personable. You can join an email list for monthly emails of coupons or specials and to make this place even sweeter....it is right next to a walk up/drive through Starbucks. A win win if you ask me! 1
+I recently moved down the street from Havana and I had heard great things. \nI've dined here a few times now and the food is amazing!\nMy favorites are the Frituras de Frijoles Negros (black bean fritters,avocado dip) and Camarones Havana. So good!!\nThe mojitos are really good too. \nThe only problem with Havana is the speed of service. The servers are always friendly, but things take FOREVER to get to the table. Even my Mojito took 20 min last time.\nI will continue to come here for the killer food, but don't come if you are on any type of schedule, starving or really thirsty...it will take awhile. 1
+"A WORD OF CAUTION: \nWhen I left the restaurant, I paid for my dinner with a credit card. Two weeks later when I received my monthly credit card statement, I realized Havana Cafe did a DOUBLE CHARGE on the credit card! I called, and initially accounting stated that it was not a double charge, \""""that it just looked that way\"""". I called Visa, and the second charge was immediately removed. \nI spoke with the owner - she apologized and offered me a mere 15% discount on my next meal, which I thought was rather tacky.\nWord to the wise: examine your credit card statements, as Havana caf\u00e9 was not about to call me!" 0
+Cheesy, outdated decor, sky high prices with service that does not match, so so food. Went here on a recommendation and because they have home made gluten free pasta. Sorry we did. Our server was very proud of the fact that he knew we were gluten free and knew how to take care of us. I reminded him again when salads were ordered. Mine came with a breadlike object on top and when questioned, he said, it's a cracker stick, like that was okay. When I picked up the bowl and handed it back to him, he started to remove the crumbly stick, like that would now make my contaminated salad gluten free. Then, the crumbs fell into my daugher's Caprese salad, so both had to be reordered. My daughter's dish was not correct, nor was her pasta side, so they remade the pasta. Gluten free pasta cannot be al dente, but this was. I found a piece of non gluten free pasta mixed in with mine, leading me to suspect they make the gluten free with the regular pasta. Dirty dishes were not removed in a timely manner nor were water glasses filled. Just an odd, outdated place. Felt like I was back in Jersey, without the good food. 0
+I recently visited La Torretta while spending the weekend in Scottsdale. \nService here is great, but everything else about this restaurant is horrible.\n\nWe arrived at 9pm for our dinner reservation there were 4 other tables in the restaurant. We were seated promptly. Our waiter was attentive, comical, and polite. \nWe opted out of appetizers and went straight for entrees. Our food took forever to arrive. We waited about 40 mins for our dinner to arrive. I ordered the halibut special which came with a lemon artichoke/capers sauce with a side of ravioli, and steamed veggies. The halibut was a bit dry and the sauce was not good. It tasted like it came from a can. We also ordered the Lasagna al Saltimbocca. The description reads (Baked hand made wide ribbon pasta with ragu of wild mushrooms, veal and prosciutto) Regrettably, it ended up being regular lasagna with ground beef. There were no mushrooms, no veal, and no prosciutto. \n\nThe worst part of the dining experience was the bill. The halibut was $35 and the lasagna was $22. Frankly, you can get better Italian food at Maggiano's. The great service doesn't justify the overpriced food. Don't waste your hard earned cash at La Torretta. 0
+"The first thing you notice is the smell. If I hadn't have been starving, I would have walked out. The place is dark and dreary, with a wait staff to match. Clearly they have their own little dramas going on that trump customer service. But to be fair, they do all call you \""""sweetie\"""" and \""""honey\"""" once they get around to showing up, there's the consolation. My meal came fairly quickly, so no complaints there.\n\nThe food was actually decent. I had the smoked whitefish salad appetizer, which was a nice plate for a single diner like myself. The platter included a nice helping of whitefish salad, cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, capers, olives and pickles along with a toasted bagel. The salad was very smoky and tasty, and everything seemed fresh except for the olives, which were very strange and mushy.\n\nThe problem with trying to eat in a place that smells so bad and looks so dirty is that it's hard to get past all of that to really enjoy the food. I just kept wondering what state the kitchen was in. So, despite the decent food, I have to give this place a two star rating. Maybe call Robert Irvine! Unless it's freshened up and the smell is gone, I'm not going back. Not even for such good whitefish salad!" 0
+My Husband and I took my Grandma to Ristorante Giuseppe this evening. Since it was a weeknight after a storm there was practically no one there, which was fine by me since I already knew this place could get crowded (based on other yelp reviews). My Husband and I shared the one of the pasta specials, which was baked ziti with all sorts of meats. It was creamy, cheesy, meat filled goodness. We also had a salad and garlic bread, which was also unique since it had a kick. My Grandma had the pork parmigiana, she loved it.\n\nOverall, this is a small Mom and Pop shop and it was VERY good. It's always nice to support great places like Ristorante Giuseppe that are family owned and have great authentic food! 1
+I have only been here once, but I cannot wait to go back. My favorite part was the atmosphere. Cheesecake is awesome, the food was so authentic (no Olive Garden menu here!), and the owners even went table to table to chat with everyone. \nVery busy, but still a great experience.\nYou should try it at least once. Bring cash! 1
+"Decided to go here after reading the great reviews but was terribly disappointed in the service. Waited 40 minutes for a table when for 30 of those minutes we stared at 3 empty tables just waiting for people to be sat at them- they remained empty while my party and 4 other parties waited the full 40 minutes wondering why those tables were remaining empty. \n\nWe were finally sat and waited another 10 minutes before we were even acknowledged by the server who clearly was more interested in socializing with the other staff members than with providing good customer service to his tables. We finally placed our order after flagging down the server via another employee. We then waited another 45 minutes for our food before the waiter returned and blamed the delay on something that was \""""beyond his control\"""" and it would be another few minutes,\n\nWe were so annoyed at this point that we told the manager to just box the food up and we would take it to go. To their credit they were apologetic and even threw in 2 free desserts. However, the damage was already done. I guess I would give this place one more chance only because of the great Yelp reviews but I would make for darn sure that we do not get the same waiter with his head in his ass. We ate the food in our hotel room (we are from out of state) is was pretty decent." 0
+"Traditional 70's style Italian-American food in a strip mall mainly notable because you can bring your own wine with no corkage fee. Don't believe the hype - this place is nothing special.\n\nContrary to the many reviews here that comment on how cheap it is, I found it a bit expensive for what you're getting, which is not exactly nuova cucina. $15.95 for two small (non-homemade) cannelloni a la carte is not a bargain in my book. Their linguine with white clam sauce is some canned clams tossed with a copious amount of oil (1/2 a cup perhaps) and some boxed pasta for $12.95. The $9.95 \""""insalata Romana\"""" is a plate of tired iceberg lettuce, a tomato wedge or two, and a few shreds of bland cheese swimming in a very tart vinaigrette. \n\nThis is the kind of food that used to represent Italian food in America before the food revolution of the 80's. The kind of place you'd find, not in New York or Chicago, but in Terre Haute or Tampa at a time when \""""eye-talian\"""" food was still considered a bit exotic.\n\nThe many reviews stating that this is \""""real homemade Italian food\"""" are a bit puzzling since it's neither homemade nor Italian. This is very old-fashioned pre-foodie Italian-American food and while it's OK for what it is, it certainly isn't \""""real Italian\"""" food by any stretch of the imagination nor is it, for the most part, homemade. \n\nN.B. No, a visit to this restaurant is not \""""just like going to Italy.\"""" For that matter, it's not just like going to Little Italy. I realize Phoenix is not exactly a mecca for italian food, but WTF people! \n \nThe mostly 60+ crowd seems to love it. I can only guess that they are overwhelmed by nostalgia for a simpler time, because while it may not be Kierland pretentious nor a crappy chain restaurant, the food just isn't very good. Seriously. \n\nThe servers have a strange attitude that I guess is supposed to be \""""east-coast\"""" or something (rushed, cocky, borderline rude) but seems a bit out of place in what is basically a mom and pop strip mall joint serving canned food with plastic red checked tablecloths and thin paper napkins. In any case, they are very selective with their attention and you can wait quite a while to get something.\n\nAlso, as several other reviewers have pointed out, they give you a non-itemized bill with just the total due written on it which seems to include an extra 10% or so with no explanation offered. This seems quite bizarre to me but apparently no one objects. At this restaurant, $15.95 + $12.95 + $9.95 somehow add up to $45.65. The non-itemized bill is a weird affectation at best - why would you do that, especially in a cheap joint like this? But to do that and then mis-calculate? There's a word for that in Italian - it's imbrogliare. \n\n$54 for two with tip for a simple shared salad and two pasta dishes with no meat and no drinks." 0
+Had dinner there Sunday evening. I have been in the valley 12 years, and this is the worst food that I have ever been served. A piece of veal that was most likely left over from Friday or Satuday night. They probably put it in the microwave. It could not be cut with a knife, dried out, a grease ball. They should not serve dreck like that, and charge you for it. The waiter looked, as far as clean hands, like he just finished doing the yard work there. A shame that we wasted so much money on a horrible dinner. Even the pasta they served on the side was total grease. They took away the large salad we ordered that was half eaten without even asking. That was rude.\n\nI realize it was a Sunday evening, but, please, do not serve such inferior food, and please wear a clean outfit if you are going to serve the public food. I will never go back there, and will let my friends know what a horrible experience we had. 0
+"I found black hair in my meatball sandwich(I'm blonde), when I confronted the owner he said \""""that's possible\"""". Extremely disgusting and rude! Didn't even take the sandwich off the bill. Also they only take cash here. Wonder why? Don't go here, unless you like eating hair." 0
+This place is awesome. Great food, super friendly staff. Really has a nice warm family feel. Our daughter has so much fun. Every time someone who worked here walked by, they would flirt and play with her and she loved the attention. Awesome place for families to eat in a nice, warm atmosphere. Highly recommend. 1
+It's a great place to get your teeth worked on. However, give it about a few months and then you receive a bill in the mail for some balance, even though you paid in full when you were there. Now, the explanation was that due to the insurance not covering some minimal amount, making it worth it to ruin a good reputation by sending me a bill 5-6 months after. The lady on the phone said that I just paid the estimate, and not the actual amount. So why would this place misquote their customers? I've been to a few dentists, and never has this happened to me, where I paid in full after the procedure was done, and then get another bill 5-6 months later. Unbelievable. Even though the dentist does great work on teeth for what you came in for, be careful of additional recommendations for extra($$$) work as it is not necessary to get right away(ex. root canal, crown, etc.),that's if your teeth don't hurt. Am I going to be looking for a new dentist? Mostly like yes, until this place gets their billing straightened out. Remember, I wasn't looking for a freebie, as I paid over $500 to that place, the 5-6 months later bill was minimal, but it's the principal that counts. 0
+Filthy place. Bad tasteless food. Rude waitress. Yuck!!!! 0
+I absolutely love this hotel. When my boyfriend and I checked in they asked us if we wanted watered bottles, which was really nice. The look of the hotel was very pretty..when I walked into our room there was a light, nice smelling scent. The room is definitely cleaner than most hotels I've been to. The decor was very pretty as well. In the morning we got free breakfast that serves from 6-10am. Their breakfast was beyond what we were expecting. Very delicious with bacon, eggs, bagels, etc. I definitely would recommend anyone who's stopping by Scottsdale to try this hotel. Completely in love with it! Oh and one more thing, we booked through Expedia so our one bed-room was only 40 dollars (tax included) for a Friday night. How cheap is that for such a nice hotel? Definitely go there! 1
+"Dr. Shannon Heck is so amazing with my son. Has helped my son with issues that his pediatrician could have done but did not. \nAs for cosmetic procedures...she will not let you look like you just went through a wind tunnel. You have the option to go anywhere and get injections...She is a Doctor who knows and understands how your body will work with what she is injecting. How could anyone get injections from someone who is not a doctor! Its not about the cost per unit. Remember the saying..\""""You get what you pay for\"""". I could not be happier. 5 stars!" 1
+"Why do people go to Olive Garden? Why did i go here today?\nSimple answer: with force. \nI HAD to go where a member of the family chose to go. I haven't eaten here in about 8 years. Many reasons which were confirmed tonight.\nPasta was mushy. The \""""famous\"""" salad actually had decent flavor but was drenched in dressing. Breadsticks were a bit hard and tasted like buttered white bread. Fish was breaded but okay tasting. Pizza was not so good. Didn't like the cheese. To sum up the whole meal: it was like heating up a \""""t.v. dinner.\""""" 0
+I agree with Ebony that sometimes Red Lobster does get a bad rap....but this location is a very good one......as long as you get here early (LOL). This locale is always busy.....but the food.....customer service....and the overall ambience of the place really shines. Molly was our server when the wife and I visited this locale for dinner this past Friday night. Right now they have a 15 dollar 4 course meal promotion.....and I am telling you it was the best 15 bucks I have ever spent. I started with the New England Clam chowder.....this is my favorite soup in the whole world BAR NONE. Then I had the Caesar Salad with the Cheddar Bay biscuits which I always have two baskets of ....because those Biscuits will really make you hurt someone they are so good......(LOL). I had the Shrimp and Grilled Chicken in a great garlic and butter sauce with garlic mashed potatoes.....OMG.....the chicken was so juicy and the potatoes just melted in my mouth.\n\nDessert was a very rich and delicious Key Lime Pie......ALL THIS FOR 15 BUCKS......WOW. I felt like I was stealing in a way (LOL) but again if there is a better deal in the valley for a dinner this good.....please let me know. So run don't walk to you nearest neighborhood Red Lobster and try this deal before it's gone. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!! 1
+The crab is delicious.\n\nI had bought some gift certificates from another chain that was among a conglomerate of restaurants and Red Lobster was one of the valid restaurants so I used the certificates here.\n\nI got a crab combination meal and an additional 1 lb of crab legs. Yum.\n\nCrab Crab Crab! 1
+They do up to $50 cash back here, that's unexpected. This was orig a tip but YELP wants me to review so based on that fact alone 4 stars. On top of that if you need anything in a pinch like for travel or something its always a good place to go. Plus you can get balloons here, who doesn't love balloons. Price range here is literally one dollar sign #JOKES 1
+"Any other casino but gosh dang it! I hate that \""""jackpot hand pay\"""" in slot machine is $200 and up. It takes them long time to come pay \""""jackpot\"""" $200 and they always give me seven $20 and two $10s wait around for $5-$10 tip for slowly bringing \""""jackpot\"""" $200. Lol \n\nHonestly what casino makes 200$ jackpot ? And expect any tip for it? Most people lose $200 in 10 min on slots. \n\nI wish other casino was closer to me at least their \""""jackpot handpay\"""" is the standard above 1200 just feel like they r finding way to rip even more money off.... No one want to tip on 200$ when it takes $300 to get it . Make it more convenient and people will happily tip more I'm sure . Some of the slot people are sooo rude too. People are losing tons of money daily so it's very bad to be rude .... \n\nOther than that table games are fine, slot selections are okay, regular staff is okay, it's normal casino. Please fix the hand pay system." 0
+I've read the reviews before playing and got me interested. After playing, I'm not sure what you all saw in this course.\n\nI played the North and the South on the same day in mid March as part of our annual mancation. We paid $320 to play both courses on the same day. Here are my thoughts.\n\nEither courses lacked any real feature. They were flat and boring. No elevation changes, no scenic desert scape and the holes were generally boring in design. Just a flat course in the middle of the desert. There are plenty of better courses in Phoenix that are cheaper and way more entertaining and challenging for much lower price (500 club, ASU Karsten, Papago, Dove Valley, etc...). If you want to pay this kind of price and enjoy the scenery as well as challenge, try TPC Scottsdale, Ocotillo, Raven, Triology, Troon North for starter). I'm not opposed to high green fees just as long as they provide value.\n\nOn the day of the course, the greens were rock hard and didn't hold a single ball - not even a nine iron on to the front of the green. When we got done, none of us walked away with 'oh, what about that hole' with any enthusiasm. For the price we paid, this was not much better than a muni track. Sorry TalkingStick, you're just a stick.\n\nOn the positive, the staff was generally friendly and helpful. However, the Marshall did nothing to keep the guys in front of us at pace with the group in front of them. I suppose that's why they took the 'Marshall' tile away and gave them more benign 'player assistant' title. 0
+Over Labor Day Weekend I went to Home Depot looking to start a remodel on my kitchen. I needed to start with a new refrigerator, stove and microwave. My last experience with Sears made me promise myself I would never buy another thing from them. \n\nWell... I had a fantastic experience at The Mt. View location in Scottsdale, Wes, our salesman made good points on the items I was looking at. No pressure, and he took a lot of time with me. great experience and when the delivery was made, the men that delivered were good, setting everything up. Home Depot you have my business. 1
+This place is ah-mazing. It's a family-owned business and they came from LA to Arizona to setup shop. \n\nThe sushi is so yummy. We had Toro and a rainbow roll. The quality of fish is excellent. I also had the udon noodle soup which I split with my mom. It was the perfect accompaniment to a chilly winter day. You can split it easily, and they bring you the bowls and spoons to do so. It even has a soft boiled egg in it! Yummy\n\nThe menu has more than standard rolls, there are a lot of fusion rolls to choose from!\n\nThey also had hot green tea that was so good.\n\nThis place is intimate and welcoming, definitely worth becoming a regular at! 1
+We've tried this place several times in the past few years, and each time that we do, I end up kicking myself for giving it another shot. I just do not understand the reviews raving about the sushi here! Once again, the fish we had was of mediocre quality at best. Maybe I'm just missing something here since it seems like the regular customers are able to command the best quality fish (or at least it certainly looked a lot better than what we had), but the fish just isn't all that fresh and the service is consistently lackluster. We sat at the sushi bar and literally had to flag down the waitress to get our drinks refilled. We had some Hamachi and Maguro nigiri, neither of which were impressive and a couple of rolls, one of which was the Negi Toro roll that I had to force myself to eat given the off taste it had. We'd actually assumed that the sushi chef had forgotten about the Maguro nigiri and were ready to leave, but as soon as we flagged down the waitress, he presented the two pieces to us, nearly a half an hour after the last roll he'd served us when the place was less than half full.\n\nI find it strange to hear how many other reviews mention the number of Asian people they see eating here and somehow manage to draw the conclusion from that fact that this is a great place. That would seem to follow the logic of visiting Europe and seeing a McDonald's filled with Americans and drawing the conclusion that McDonald's is a top-notch American restaurant. The point here is that not everyone is discerning regardless of whether they are eating their native fare and I find it difficult to believe that this would be considered a quality sushi restaurant among discerning Japanese diners given how much better quality sushi is available in the Valley. Our last visit to Hiro will be our last and for anyone looking to find fresh, high quality sushi in Scottsdale, I would highly recommend trying Yume at the Scottsdale Promenade. 0
+Rude old man manager was a total scrooge this holiday season. Salespeople are too busy pimping nooks to treat customers w respect. Luckily the cafe workers were lovely\n\nI miss the way this establishment used to b when it opened 0
+I'm only reviewing the Pets Hotel here, just to be clear. I take my dog here probably 1-3 times a week for daycare and have since she was old enough to go. The staff there is great. They have gotten to know my dog really well and they take great care of her anytime she is there. I never have to worry when I drop her off there-I know Lissie, Cheyennea, and everyone else will take great care of her. 1
+"We know Richard for 18 years. Our pets our family he saved and with much patience explains everything going on with our \""""girls\"""" the senior staff dr nick and the grooming staff have been wonderful. Dr. Brown operated on one of our girls and with his expertise is running jumping (which got her into trouble in the first place) and back to herself ! 5 stars aren't enough" 1
+The produce and meat department are excellent but terribly over priced!! I find it quite interesting that they say their seafood has never been frozen, yet we live in the desert? Yesterday I bought some tilapia for $12.99/lb. That's really expensive for tilapia! I wanted to get some Chilean Sea bass but that was $36.99/lb!! Really??? I can get it cheaper in a restaurant and at least they cook it for you! 0
+Where is he? Where is my uncle? \n\nThere was a time and a place when I loved Uncle Sam's.. huge tasty cheesesteaks.. wonderful fried mushrooms and zucchini plus some of the best ranch dressing Ive ever had! I would brag about how awesome this place was until I took a few friends there. This place has gone from awesome to chintzy over salted frozen bag fried yuck! \n\nCheesesteaks are super salty to a degree that makes them inedible.. the ranch dressing tastes out of a jar.. and the ex-yummy fried foods seem like they came from a freezer bag. What a real disappointment.. what happened? Change owners? The staff used to be so friendly now they seem they could care less. \n\nI miss my uncle.. he used to love me in a very special way. 0
+Love this place. I always get the hoagie grinder and my husband gets the chicken Parm. My sandwich normally makes a great lunch the next day, depending in how hungry I am. This is a Phoenix staple that everyone should try. 1
+"The wings here are excellent. The \""""suicide\"""" heat level is not ridiculously hot, but very tasty and they aren't over-powered by vinegar as too many other places do. My wife loves the white pizza with garlic. They are generous on the cheese and the thin crust is very tasty and well done. Service is always good." 1
+"Wish I could give negative stars.\n\nCalled ahead to verify they were open for business, was told that \""""everything was warming up\"""", but yes, they were open.\n\nArrived at 9:36, left at 10:01.\n\nMy g/f waited at least five minutes to be seated, while I went to use the restroom.\n\nAlso, your waitress took my g/f's order and brought drinks, but never came back to the table after I came out of the restroom. And my g/f said the waitress wasn't even in her uniform yet, and changed after she took the order.\n\nNever received the appetizer, never had my order taken.\n\nSeriously, get some softer fucking toilet paper and paper towels. That's a really chickenshit way to make more profit." 0
+I like Goldies and we take out often because the food is usually good but, honestly, they cannot get orders correct. Every single take out order is wrong. either they forget something or they undercook something, like wings that are called in to be well done. And when they make a mistake, they do not take responsibilty for it. They charge for everything including ranch dressing which I feel is insulting. Again the food is good but, under these circumstances, we will go elsewhere. 0
+Fitness Experience is great! The trainers are very knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions I have. My personal training sessions have really brought my workouts to the next level. I get a program specifically designed for me, follow it for a bit, and then when I'm ready for a new challenge I meet with my trainer, Sunny, for another program. \n\nThe gym is not over crowded like some of the big chain gyms that I've been too. I can always get on the equipment that I want. It's a small enough size that you get to know the trainers and other members on a first name basis, but it's big enough to have all the equipment you need. 1
+Little strange at first, but I have to admit service was great and I was very happy with the way my vehicle performed afterward. A little pressure for extras but overall happy with the experience. 1
+The best OBGYN practice you will find in Phoenix. Dr. Hlavachek is caring, attentive, and a real person that connects with you as another woman, not just a patient. 1
+Decent place great service no frills! I had a gel pedicure with a hot stone massage for $35. Happy camper 1
+Impressed with a cheery hello as soon as we walked in.\n \nThen, noticed the booth table needed scrubbing, it was sticky. Ketchup bottle very very dirty, floor dirty, windows dirty. It was a dirty place.\n\nFood good, pancakes nothing special as the name might imply. We might give it another try to see if they have learned restaurant basics, like providing a clean restaurant for customers.\n\nPlace needs help. 0
+"12/03/12\n\nHmm... I could've sworn I had written a review of this place before. At the very least, I uploaded a few pics of our breakfast here many months ago. Took my Mom to try the oven-baked pancakes once. Do yourself a favor and pass on these! Guess the review AND photos were taken down. (Let's see how long this NEW review sticks before it's taken down, too.)\n\nCousin texted me yesterday and asked if I'd join her for breakfast at JP Pancake today, and I texted her back guessing that it was too late to warn her not to buy the Groupon... Yes, it was. I thought it would be a good opportunity to see if JP had improved on its service and food prep. As you can see, it hasn't...\n\nWe arrived around 7:35 am to see a deserted parking lot with the exception of one car parked in front of JPP. It looked like we were the only souls there, besides our server and the cook in the kitchen. I thought perhaps we'll get better service this time, since we were the only customers. The young man asked us to sit wherever we wanted, handed us the menus and asked if we'd like some coffee or juice to start with. I asked for coffee, while my two cousins settled on hot cocoa. He said he'd see if they had any in the back first. He came back a few minutes later with their mugs of cocoa (Swiss Miss and canned whip cream) and said he'd be back with my coffee. Upon his return, we placed orders of a \""""Golden brown\"""" waffle ($6.25), two full orders of French toast (one with strawberries, one with bananas, $7.95 per), and two sides of bacon (3 pieces each, $3.25 per). I later asked if the side of ham is off-the-bone, and after consulting with the cook, he came back with a \""""yes.\"""" I placed a late order of that, as well. \n\nWhile the service was good (food arrived fast, server checked back to see how we were doing), the breakfast we had wasn't as good. Our French toast slices http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jp-pancake-scottsdale?select=Q5s2HavHzD9RrGJOUbx0NA#Q5s2HavHzD9RrGJOUbx0NA were very dry-- the menu stated challah bread, but I think it was more like cake, and the slices could've used a longer soak in the egg batter. Out of the six halves on my cousin's plate, she only had one (and all but one of her berry slices!), while I had one slice and a quarter of another of my platter. I would've suggested we share a plate, but she didn't want to get bananas, and I didn't want any berries... As I've said, the only winner this morning was the waffle, and I think the dollops of butter had a lot to do with its success. (Also, I brought my own bottle of organic pure maple syrup, since most restos offer up a non-organic cane and corn syrup blend. My cousin tried mine first before trying the restaurant's own syrup, ditched that, and then used mine until she was finished eating.) Their sides of bacon http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jp-pancake-scottsdale?select=OP_6MgCnCpDWtxi8JJAijg#OP_6MgCnCpDWtxi8JJAijg were very costly, considering that these were very thin slices and VERY greasy (even for bacon!). I wouldn't hesitate paying $3.50 for a very nice plate of THICK-SLICED bacon, all-natural even, but these were pathetic-looking. As unfortunate-looking as they were, however, they did save breakfast for my cousins. As for the miniature slice of ham http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jp-pancake-scottsdale?select=cHiSI19XYV1wUDemaXumCA#cHiSI19XYV1wUDemaXumCA I was presented with, I sent that back. I may have been a fool to agree to waste my calories on a horrible breakfast this morning (thinking it was time to give JPP another chance for improvement), but I'm not that big a fool to allow my cousin to be charged another $3.25 for a paltry serving!\n\nAlso, zero props to our server who freaked my cousin out by hugging the wall by the kitchen with what I thought was the hope of keeping out of our vision while being able to hear our conversation without success! Her sister confirmed seeing this behavior and thought it was very creepy, too. I wished they'd alerted me sooner (by asking me to switch seats) so that I could see what they were talking about. Overall, what a lousy way to spend $35* and a breakfast meal out! :(\n\n*Original ticket was just under $45, which showed the order charges totaling under $38 before tax. If you account for Scottsdale's food tax of 8.95%, what was the extra $3, or so, for? A hidden tip? Finding this hidden charge was surprising, because our server did not know we were using a Groupon. There was a sign on the door that stipulated that all Groupon customers will be charged an 18% tip at checkout, and my cousin did not mention her Groupon until we were given the check. Perhaps, just perhaps, JPP assumes that all of their customers are Groupon-users? Not far-fetched, since the Yelp reviews can't be helping JPP these days..." 0
+service was very slow and it wasn't that busy. I had an omelette it was ok but the single piece of toast was dry and over toasted, my friend had pancakes and loved them.\nGroupon made it better 0
+The Melting Pot is a dining EXPERIENCE. If you get a private booth, it can be a very romantic dining experience. \n\nHeres the deal...As mentioned in other reviews, the food is good but not amazing (except for dessert!). Set aside a good 2 1/2 - 3 hours for dinner, drinks and conversation. It takes a while. If you are one of those who likes to order, eat and get the hell out...this is not the place for you. Be ready to relax, have a few drinks and take your time. The cheese course, salad and main course are there as distractions. The spotlight is firmly held on the dessert course! Its freeking amazing!!! We haven't had a dessert at the melting pot that we didn't LOVE! 1
+This is one of my absolutely favorite places to eat. Here is my guide to having a 5 star experience at this restaurant. \n\n1. Make reservations a few weeks in advance to be sure to get the time slot you are interested it. They fill up fast.\n\n2. Go for an occasion, not a holiday. Go because its your birthday, or you are celebrating a big business deal. Not on Valentines Day. This is not me saying it would be bad on Valentine's Day, but most people get frustrated when its busy at places like this and don't realize that, well, yeah...its VALENTINE'S DAY. (If you can set the right expectations then HECK YEAH go on Valentine's Day)\n\n3. DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT take your kids here. It is not that the staff wouldn't be amazing to your kids, it is the fact that most people are here for a quiet night out, not a screaming 2 year old. (I leave my screaming 2 year old at home.) Here's the catch, if your kid is old enough to enjoy a good meal and experience and you would like some one on one time with them to perhaps congratulate them on good grades etc, this may not be a bad idea. Again...screaming 2 year old = NO.\n\n4. Finding deals for this place is also a good tip. Sometimes you will see coupons in your local mailer, or you can sign up for their newsletter. If not prepare yourself for a high bill. Same as when you go to Fogo de Chao. You know you are going to a nice place, you also know you are paying for it. Go in with a good mindset and be expecting it and it wont shock you, either that or drink some of their fabulous cocktails and then you wont care!\n\n5. Booths with privacy curtains. Don't ask. However be aware that they do have them and they can be fun. (Assuming here, I have never sat in one).\n\n6. Last but not least and most important. I do not care if you are on a diet, or diabetic, or hate chocolate (what kind of nut are you). Make time, don't eat for a week, take insulin, and have the chocolate fondue. This is absolutely amazing and worth the trip every time!\n\nFollow my 6 steps and you will have a great time at The Melting Pot! 1
+ok so, first of all, if i had known we had to cook our own food i never would have gone here. second of all, the cheese was good but not $16 good. the food was ok, but if you get something different from your date you still share the same pot so the flavors get all muddled. plus, the lighting is very dim in this restaurant so it was very hard for me to tell if my pork, chicken, shrimp and any other must be fully cooked foods were fully cooked. i must say, their curry sauce was amazing, and so were the chocolate covered strawberries, which is why i'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. i will not be back to throw away close to $100. i can go to ruth's chris and have an amazing meal for that price. i'm very disappointed. 0
+"We were here 3 - yes I typed three - hours for a meal with two little kids. Very long waits between the courses with no attention from server. Of the three hours at least 60 full minutes was spent without any food in front of us. But the best part, incorrect charges on the bill. Wines prices upcharged on actual receipt to 1.5X the price listed on the menu. I asked the manager on duty why there was a discrepancy and he went behind the bar, got some cash and gave it to me. Now mind you, it was of course, no where near the amount I was overcharged but I guess it relieved his conscience. He handed me the money and said \""""It will take me too long to find out who your server was and look up the transaction, so here you go.\"""" Unreal! Food was average to below average and prices for what you get were a real rip off. Original style broth that was recommended was so chock full of pepper you were downing water all night - if you could get a refill. Save your money and time - go buy a fondue pot and do it at home. You do all your own cooking here anyway so why not. Will not return. Hope this saves others a bad experience as well." 0
+Great anniversary dinner. Justifiably recommended by our friends. Lovely and decadent. We loved it 1
+I've been here a few times. A couple of times with the husband to enjoy a Groupon and a special menu option. And twice for ladies night with the co-workers since they do a special ladies night menu the first Tuesday of every month - which has a good price for all you get!\n\nWe almost always call ahead and make reservations - on ladies night, a reservation is a MUST since it fills up quickly. The staff is always really friendly and they are more than happy to walk you through the process if you are new here. The drinks are strong and the food comes in stages so you can really make this an great date night. \n\nI'd be torn to choose between the cheese appetizer and the chocolate dessert for my favorite part of the meal, but since I'm more of a sweet than salty fan, I'll go with the dessert. They always have special check-in offers and from time to time they offer Groupons, as well. If you sign up online for their mailing list, you'll get some decent offers there, too!\n\nOverall: A\nA great spot for a date night experience, ladies night out, or special dinner for a loved one! Be sure to seek out specials since it can get a touch pricey. 1
+Made reservations and still waited 15 minutes in the lobby awkwardly as no one was paying attention to us. This was my first time at the melting pot so I had no idea what to expect but after waiting and finally being seated we sat at the table for another 15 minutes before the waitress showed up and awkwardly/reluctantly introduced herself. Anyways, we got the new cheese fondue thing they had, and the coppa bean something rather. Not my favorite fondue or broth but the filet mignon was delicious regardless as was the ahi tuna. All in all, I hope I will never have to go back, It just isn't my cup of tea apparently. 0
+This place was amazing! The staff was friendly and informative and the food was delicious. Our server Ashley (not sure if that's the right spelling) was sweet and friendly, she even asked if it was alright if she used us to train a newbie first, which was very considerate. The newbie, who I forgot her name, did a spectacular job even though we could tell she was nervous. My only complaint was that the prices were insanely high. I wouldn't recommend going unless you had a coupon or are prepared to pay at least $30 a person. I also felt a little under dressed, but that's not the restaurants fault. Everything else was good though, and I will return in the future! 1
+Don't go here! I went it for a bang trim and hair cut and came home with an uneven mess. My hair is naturally straight with NO layers or anything else. All I asked for was to have my bangs trimmed and the ends trimmed up to get rid of split ends. When I came home I was embarrassed at how my hair looked. It was unbelievable how uneven the bangs were and the ends of the rest of my hair was. I would not recommend going here. Also, the stylist I had wasn't very friendly and even criticized me for straightening my hair everyday. 0
+"The club is clean and well maintained. The staff is polite, helpful and knowledgable. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the day. These are the hallmarks of a great club and Gainey Village has them.\n\nThe problem for me is the unventilated fryer/grill snack stand in the middle of the club. The smell of fryers and griddles is absolutely thick in the air throughout the entire club like a stale Denny's. This club used to limit its offerings to healthy wraps, smoothies and salads. No problem - you could take it or leave it. Bad enough a \""""health\"""" club serves fried foods, it does so without ventilating the fryer smoke through a proper commercial hood.\n\nThe heavy, oppressive greasy smell of the place is absolutely off putting and not the setting for a workout that one might want, unless the Village's target audience is now kids who crave greasy fast food. Unless you get the urge to workout each time you smell fatty smoke, I suggest you consider whether you are willing to adjust your workout schedule to times when the improperly ventilated fried food stand in the middle of the club is closed." 0
+Love coming here. Usually get the spicy white meat chicken combo. The spring roll makes the meal for me. Friendly staff and owner (Marlene). 1
+Samurai Sam's tries hard at creating some Asian inspired food\n\nThe three of us came here last week, each ordering something different. I had three chicken tacos which were good, but had virtually no meat. As you can see from the photos, it's hard to find any. Lots of veggies though.\n\nAs for my friends, they each ordered different types of teriyaki bowls. Both came with a lot of rice, but again not much else.\n\nSadly, you can get nearly twice as much food at Panda Express. It's hard to justify coming back, our bill came to $24.70, including two soft drinks and one water. So, Two Stars and yes, we have had better.\n\nSorry! 0
+Went in to change from IPhone to Galaxy, the lady working there acted like is was a real imposition to have to wait on me. Told me they charged $20 the transfer my info from old Verizon phone to new Verizon phone, ok that I understand. She said we would have to change our plan even though we had not purchased the phone from Verizon, ask her to check and make sure that was correct. She then started texting on her phone and left me standing. After a while her associate came over and helped me. I did not have to change plans and even though it took over 4 hours to transfer the info I finally got it done. If you would rather chat and text with your friends I suggest you do not get a job that requires customer service. 0
+Honestly, I might go broke if I lived within the general vicinity of this mecca of grocery stores.... This is the creme de le creme of Fry's, hands down the best single grocery store in all of Metro Phoenix.\n\n~What To Do~\nWay too much. First you can shop for pretty much any specific grocery need you can think of. They have a Coldstone inside....yes, Coldstone. They have a coffee shop, a car rental counter, a valet.... they also have a cigar/wine bar which specializes in wine flights...and a top flight sushi station. *gasps for breath*\n\n~The Good~\nOh, there is so much good. This place is stocked to the gills with extras that we can only dream of at other locations. Their specialty bread area, with artisan breads is surprising. The wine bar looks nice, although I haven't personally tried it myself. Its hard to explain this spot, other than it is a Fry's on steroids. The food is a bit nicer, and each aisle or section has different higher end items that you just don't see elsewhere. This is Fry's answer to Whole Foods and Sprouts, yet at a Costco size level. You simply must go... like Nike, Just Do It.\n\n~The Bad~\nWELL..... If you need a scooter, your battery might run out trying to see everything (I'm sorry about that God, that was my bad). If you loathe walking, in other words, then do not go here... All joking aside, the only negative I see is the location. It serious just plays directly to its clientele, upper class Scottsdalians (or w/e you call them, haha). People like myself in Central Phoenix and he surrounding cities are left in the dust, and its completely out of the question thinking about driving to shop here. Ha ha, no way. That's my biggest issue, just simply the fact that they placed this so far away from the other cities... meh..\n\n~The Down Low~\nDespite the location issue, this place is too great to lose even a half a star. There is too much good stuff. 5 stars for the typical good service, large selection, additional never-before-seen amenities, and the comparability of service to that of higher-end grocery chains. This place steps its game way up. Scottsdale, you are lucky!!!!!!!! 1
+This is supposed to provide veterinary services and they do have professionals on the premises. A few years ago this store did help us with a dog having problems. Today they weren't doing so well. We needed a prescription from our Oregon vet filled. My wife called three times to confirm it could be done and get a fax number. Our vet faxed it. We then visited a crowded, hectic waiting room and after 15 minutes found they don't fill prescriptions. I understand licensing though I don't understand why they don't have a license to sell dog medicine. My problem is that they didn't tell us they couldn't until we had considerable time invested. It didn't help that there was no acceptance of responsibility. 0
+Every time that I have been to this location. I always leave happy. Not only do I love their $ menu, but each time, the service is great. They are always asking me how my day has been and more importantly, they are smiling. I love that. 1
+I went for my first time to this nail salon and I will never go back. The woman who did my nails talked the entire time to other manicurists in Vietnamese or whatever which in itself is rude and makes one feel paranoid that they are being talked about. That would have been tolerable if the manicure itself had been worth it but it was a terrible manicure that lasted two days at most and some nails are are chipping and jagged already. I am a once a week client of manicures so my nails have been very well taken care of- until this week. 0
+Although Mimi was very nice, my manicure was horrible in every way a manicure can go badly. \n1. Polish so thick I have air bubbles on every nail. \n2. Completely uneven polish by the cuticles. Honestly, I do a much better job myself. \n3. It's been almost 2 hours now and it's STILL not dry and looks like an elephant stepped on my nails. \n4. The place was not very well ventilated and it's clear they rarely clean the place because there was a layer of dust everywhere. \nI would never go there again. 0
+WAS expecting the deliciousness of In-N-Out times two plus the options of Five Guys.... NOPE. Pretty much glorified cafeteria food. Hard store-bought bun, white iceburg lettuce, and limp pickles.\n\nNo unusual hamburger combos (like blue cheese, arugula, etc). No juicy beef patty. No fresh, ripe ingredients. No like!\n\nPlus the sodium on their fries is enough to cause a person to contract acute pitting edema :)\n\nWhy all the hype?? 0
+Dr. Sotelo is a Buckeye's fan, how can you go wrong here? \n\nBeside being from the same area in the Midwest as Dr. Sotelo I have been taking our children here for several years. We have always been treated well by the staff and Dr. Sotelo. There is hardly any issues with scheduling an appointment and they don't make you wait forever in the waiting room or the exam room.\n\nI saw Dr. Cannon for the firstime on my last visit there and was pleased with his evaluation and treatment of my daughters issues. 1
+Had a bad car repair experience with them. Wanted to give them credit for their efforts to fix the situation but when I picked up my car they missed bolting down some stuff under the hood. I would have driven off with wires, etc. dangling had I not done my own inspection before leaving the shop. So, as it turns out I do not recommend this place. 0
+The only items worth getting here are the pollo blanco enchiladas, the chimichanga or the mexican pizza. The trifecta will not disappoint. If you order anything else, don't come complaining to me! 1
+"Sad to say, Ajo Al's continues to slide downhill. At two recent trips we were served food that was obviously not freshly prepared - for example, eggs with chorizo which suspiciously had no trace of oil. How is this possible since chorizo is so fatty? Answer - the chorizo had been pre-cooked and then dumped into an egg mixture. The result was burnt on the bottom but the cheese melted on top and the extremely hot plate told me it had been heated again, probably in an \""""alligator\"""". The result was dry, almost tasteless, and completely unsatisfying. \n\nYou want more - the chips were stale; the booth we were seated in had one normal side and one side where the seat was so low it would have been impossible to eat at it. This could be fixed -- if anyone cared.\n\nI've pretty much given up on you, Ajo. Don't you know the mantra of today is fresh, fresh, fresh?" 0
+Nice helpful Staff! I would give them 6 Stars if I could! The Manager Andy always greets us with a smile. If you are interested in a mailbox or just shipping a package, this is the place. Thank you Mail-N-office. 1
+"Had @CousinsSubs for lunch Tuesday.\n\nThe person at the counter was very nice, and gave me the combo price for a bag of chips, even though I didn't buy them at the same time.\n\nThat being said, the 2-for-$5 sandwiches were not anything remotely approaching \""""a good value\"""".\n\nThe floor had visible mop streaks, likely from already-filthy water, the tables were sticky, there was a large collection of baskets on top of the trash can.\n\nI would not return here unless there was nothing else available." 0
+Four words: Italian Special Garlic Bread. Scrumptious. The place is a decent value if you get the large and share. Average sandwich shop decor. Super friendly grey haired owner/manager as well as the one male employee who I swear has been there forever. Always forget to get a coupon. I see them in Airpark News. 1
+Biggest complaint I had with this place is the cleanliness. Floor was pretty dirty and the legs of the chairs were gross. The sandwich was ok, wouldn't run out and get another one because it was fantastic. I asked for a side of yellow mustard and he gave me Heinz mustard packets which is usually no big deal, but the mustard inside these packets was gross. I think it might have been way over its expiration date. I had to scrape it off. 0
+Not a fan of my sandwich being tossed into the microwave twice. I think they heated up the turkey in the microwave and then they decided to melt the cheese in the micro as well. This was the turkey rueben and it was a pretty lame move on these guys part, especially when I see a flattop grill right below the microwave. Bread would have been crispier and the sandwich as a whole would have been great, but even these two local women decide to take shortcuts and the results are a soggy sandwich made by lazy cooks/owners. They still use quality turkey, but the rest is a joke. 0
+I have been seeing Dr. Kumaraswamy for almost a year. She is bright, articulate, caring, understanding and nothing short of great! She has done a few procedures on me that have been life changing! She is the epitome of what a doctor should be.\nThe office staff are very proficient , kind and professional. It's a rarity to wait more than 5 minutes.\nThank you Dr. K and SW Sport and Spine 1
+Awesome bagels, nice people. 1
+Not only are their bagels delicious, but they have THE BEST COFFEE in the valley, hands down. Add a touch of cream and a little sweetener to their hazelnut vanilla brew or their breakfast blend for a slightly less sweeter version and it's practically HEAVEN in cup. I'm not kidding. I am a serious coffee drinker (couldn't tell ,could you?) and I am very picky. So picky that before I discovered Lox, I would only drink the coffee that I made for myself at home because no one else's was good enough. However, now that I have had the glorious coffee from Lox Stock & Bagel even my own coffee doesn't measure up. I literally stop by and pick up a cup from there almost every day. YUMMMM! 1
+I am surprised by all of these great reviews. People comparing this place to bagels from New York. No comparison whatsoever! They lack any kind of flavor and the flavored cream cheeses barely contain anything to flavor them - very skimpy. Great neighborhood atmosphere and I really wanted to love this place, but sadly will not return. 0
+As relocated New Yorkers, we have searched for a good deli to satisfy our noshing needs. Sadly, this is not that place. The bagels tasted like Wonder Bread. You can get better Nova at Costco. The one thing NYC you ask? The prices! WAY too high given the mediocre food. So, We keep looking ... 0
+"Our go-to neighborhood bar. This Zipp's far outweighs the Camelback location, in my opinion. Maybe it's the more \""""in-tune\"""" servers or just the overall better quality of food - but we always choose this one to quench our wing and beer cravings! Their medium buffalo wings are the best in the valley that I've personally had and their happy hour drink specials cannot be beat. It's hard to find a really good happy hour but these guys do it right. If you want a good premium pint, a dozen medium wings and good service overall - Zipps' on Via De Ventura is the spot you should choose!" 1
+I enjoy most Zipps locations but this one has the worst management of all of all Zipps. Truly rude and definitely incompetent. Food is greasy and cheap but a decent place to watch the game over a drink with friends, however there are too many other options around here to waste your time and money at this place. 0
+I attend Zipps often, however this Zipps on Via De Ventura, was not impressive. I invited a fairly large group of friends to come out Sunday to watch the playoffs. Sitting outside was not an issue since they had TV screens and a lot of tables that were empty. The problem was there were no heaters outside, no wonder it was empty. Now I know this is Arizona, but it gets pretty chilly outside in the winter especially when the area is shaded. Fifteen of my friends left and went elsewhere because it was too cold outside. Dollars out the door if you ask me. I ended up getting a booth inside with a few of us that decided to stay because you can't beat the happy hour prices for food and drinks anywhere else, but I froze my ass off the entire time. \n\nMy service was good with my first waitress, however when the next one showed up I had to flag her down for drinks as well as for my bill. Now if the place was packed I could totally understand the slow service, however it was a lot less empty then when I first arrived. 0
+"I've lived at San Antigua for about 3 years. My apartment is not updated, which is fine with me, because it saves me money (and I work only a mile away, so the commute is fantastic). They did put in all new appliances about a year and a half ago, but I think they are the lowest quality possible. The original microwave had a tag inside that it was manufactured in August 1993 and it was not pretty. But it was clean and it worked better than my new one. Same with the other appliances. I would have been happy if they had replaced the washer with a efficient front loader! But the one I have doesn't even have a delicate cycle. I wash all of my work clothes in lingerie bags (I have about 10 now) to protect them from the beating they would get in that washer.\n\nI have had a few maintenance requests, and they have usually come right away. I noticed comments about the water being off, and the water was off often. Once until late at night (when the notice said during the day only) and there was no way to get an update. It was very inconvenient and annoying, but that is resolved.\n\nMy main issue is with the office staff, which is what is driving me to write today. The two main ladies I've interacted with in the last year (I think one is gone now, but her replacement is no better) are not helpful at all. Last year I was going to be away for 4 weeks and I asked about how I could handle my rent and my water bill payment (I was to return on the 4th of the month). I could pay my rent ahead of time (not ideal, but that's fine). But for the water bill, I should pay more than the amount I paid for that month to make sure I covered next months, because they charge you a late fee if you are one day late. I think they should have worked with me for the $20 water bill that would have been 5 days late. Their attitude was \""""too bad\"""" and they weren't even nice about it.\n\nThere used to be a drop box that I would drop my rent into on my way to work on the first, but that is now gone. You can pay your rent online now, but the water bill doesn't show up on your account until sometime on the 1st usually after 10 am (I can usually pay at lunch time and its there). Today however, I went to pay a little after noon, and the water bill did not yet show up on my account. I called the office and was told they were having trouble with getting the water bill online. I could bring a check in to the office. I pointed out they don't have a drop box anymore. She pretty much said I would be charged a late fee if I didn't pay today. So I hope I remember to go back online to pay that portion and I have to hope it is there to pay. Its like I get a 6 - 8 (if I'm lucky) hour window to pay the rent and I better make it work with my life. It is very frustrating and annoying. I've never had issues like this any where else I have lived.\n\nLast year I probably would have rated them 4 stars, but with my issues with the office staff, I am down to 2. And I'm considering moving out when my lease is up in the fall." 0
+I loved living here! \n\nI have lived at San Antigua for almost a year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Yes, the units are dated, but wonderful floorplans, very clean, spacious decks, extra storage, actual laundry rooms (older equipment, but works great). I am a single woman and feel completely safe despite often arriving home late. I LOVE that they allow pets by breed (not size). \n\nThe award-winning grounds are outstanding with something beautiful blooming year-round and well maintained palm, pine and native trees. There is a wonderful greenbelt where my dog loves to run each morning and meet his many pals - a virtual playground for the dogs. The adjacent golfcourse and walking/biking path is easy to access and another beautiful place to walk. the many varieties of migrating birds are spell-binding from geese and ducks to beautiful huge blue heron and two or three kinds of all white birds - snow geese? egrets? not sure, but I counted over 40 of them one day in the golf course lakes. \n\nWhile the pool furniture may be older - it is in very acceptable condition -- the area is super clean, the pools and fountains are beautiful and well-maintained. The gym and common areas as well. \n\nThe maintenance staff is super responsive and friendly, as are the groundskeepers. The office staff is helpful, and responsive, but seem to have their hands tied by a less caring management. You definitely get the feel that the complex is not a labor of love, but about business and the bottom line. And, in fairness, it is a business, not a condominium complex. Doing more would increase the rents which I thought for all you get were very reasonable. If they were condos, I would buy in here in a minute. Also, people who live here are friendly, respectful, all ages, and it is very quiet - unlike several other complexes I considered. The unique 3-bedroom units are great for families. Also,the central location and easy access to 101 is ideal. I am very sorry to be heading back North and leaving San Antigua, but will remember my time here very positively. Would highly reccomend to anyone. 1
+I was not impressed with this clinic. \nPros:\n1. The vet did tell us where to find pet meds for a cheaper price\n\nCons: \n1.Their website was not up to date as far as their location and address. \n2. The staff was not very friendly. \n3. I felt very rushed to get in and out \n4. Received a card in the mail and thought it might be a welcome note but it was a request for referrals! 0
+If you really LIKE cold seafood, tepid prime rib, then THIS is the restaurant for you! Table of eight, seated quickly, waiter was a little flustered and brought the wrong item completely for one of our friends. It happens. Our plates were well presented, and the meal looked fabulous, but it was cold. Shrimp was cold, salmon was cold, fries were cold. Three diners sent their plates back. The prime rib was tepid, and the potatoes were warm. Not hot. So the diners who didn't have food simply entertained the ones who were eating. That's the one star. The waiter apologized, the manager apologized. She didn't offer to comp ANYTHING, she didn't offer dessert or a glass of wine. Oh, and the tip was already on the bill, 18%....which was probably a good thing for our inept waiter. Don't bother, there are plenty of great places in Scottsdale to dine. 0
+Was expecting a lot more for the price. Their focus is on seafood and I was expecting at least average is not better but it really missed the mark for me. Portions small and seafood not its freshest. Ambiance was nice but a little dated in the lighting and furniture. 0
+Very dated... 0
+"Mmmmm....If you can get past the musty and damp carpet smell (prob from the \""""lake\"""" humidity), the food is pretty decent!!!! \n\nHey Buster's! Replace your carpet for Pete's sake (and clean it frequently once you do!)" 0
+Spent a week there on business. Like others, the bar, pools, Spa, and staff were all amazing. \n\nGot a deal on Priceline too, so it was easier on the wallet.\n\nGreat place, if you have to be in PHX, its worth the drive to Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale. 1
+This is made of cinderblock and cement. If that is your aesthetic taste, go for it. My room flooded twice, my patio flooded, the hallway ceiling was caving in, and it took 3 days to fix it. And to be frank, no one at the hotel seemed to care. There are too many other nice hotels and resorts in the Scottsdale area to stay at this one. 0
+This is made of cinderblock and cement. If that is your aesthetic taste, go for it. My room flooded twice, my patio flooded, the hallway ceiling was caving in, and it took 3 days to fix it. And to be frank, no one at the hotel seemed to care. There are too many other nice hotels and resorts in the Scottsdale area to stay at this one. OK, the pool is OK, but the Fairmont has a much nicer pool and kids area that is much more seperate than here. Ugh!\n\nAnd having one restaurant open and just basically a pool does NOT make it a resort. *btw, there is a $15 daily resort fee! 0
+love the cozy fireplaces in winter, uncrowded/classy bar, flaminco dancers, waterslide, beach pool, lots of jacuzzi's, friendly staff, relaxing couches 1
+I have never stayed here, but when I lived in Scottsdale, I spent a lot of Saturday nights here. Talk about tranquil, beautiful, relaxing........I've had drinks, I've sung karaoke, I've listened to some great music, I've taken gondola rides and been serenaded only in Italian by the gondolier's operatically trained voices, I've eaten dinner at their wonderful restaurant. I've sat outdoors with the paradise-like vegetation, I've walked by their sandy beach area and the wading pool. I just love this place. Maybe someday I'll even stay here. 1
+Just checked into our room with a family of four. The sleeping was a bit tight with four of us on two double beds. I called the front desk to ask for a cott for one of the young ones and the woman at the front desk flat out refused. She said they were only available for a King Room. She said you csn check our website to see for yourself. Not a great way to make an impression on guests who literally checked in minutes earlier and who are staying for a few nights. I've had better reception from the front desk staying at a Holiday Inn. 0
+The hotel ground and pool area is pretty nice and well kept . The staff are friendly but not so helpful. For instance gave us no advise of where to walk the dog or which areas we're supposed to keep the dog away from. Also when we scheduled the room service for the next day( you have to let them know if you have a dog in the room in advance) and took the dog for a walk and came back and the room wasn't cleaned after 2 hours. The rooms are dusty and don't feel clean . The carpets in the rooms and hallways are old and don't look or feel clean. The air conditioner in the rooms wasn't working \nAnd they brought us a floor heater which wasn't enough to keep the room warm in the cold winter.The 4 paws program costs $150 per 6 day stay and all they gave us was an old dirty pet bed and a pet dish which we didn't think was clean to use .The towels in the room were old and felt like they've been used for many many years. Overall the ground and the pools were the nicest part of the hotel and the rooms were the worst part of the hotel did not feel like a five star hotel. Oh and the beds are super uncomfortable and so as the pillows. We were here for our first year wedding anniversary and it was noted in the reservation but not once was acknowledged. The food is pricey and not really worth it . Two orders of salmon and a guacamole and chips starter cost us almost $70 . The next day we went out and shopped for dinner. 0
+We have rented a property for two years under the managment of this company. He has been responsive to all of our phone calls, emails and txt's. We have had several issues in the two years on our rental property and he has responded to them all. We have appreciated his managment of our lease and would recommend him to our friends. 1
+Had a couple entrees delivered and I was disappointed. After reading the mix of reviews here I knew what to expect - good chinese food. I wasn't let down. The spicy entrees were spicy, the breading was what east coast chinese offers and the rice was just sticky enough.\nOverall we had a good meal and it wasn't pricey. \nWe will definitely be ordering from here again! 1
+"I've stayed here several times over several years. The decor is nice, the setting is serene, and the beds are comfortable. But, I can't imagine staying here except through name your own price bids on Priceline. I would bid a lower star level on Priceline, except for fear of getting some unlikely but dreadful outcome. Bidding for Scottsdale Conference Center, more Conference Center than Resort, is risk management. Sadly, I've never gotten a (different) resort in Scottsdale to take my bid. Many complain about the resort fee and the location of the self-parking. I don't love these either, but I think they're immaterial. (More thoughts on the resort fee at the end.)\n\nI have not raised any of the following concerns before this review, because it seems futile. I have never used the pool. Why would I? It and the surroundings are forgettable compared to many relatively pedestrian hotels in the metro area and elsewhere. Also, the chemicals in the hot tub were so strong that they bleached my trunks. The chairs in the room are uncomfortable (and I don't think they are antiques, which might be worth having even if not comfortable). There are some really simple fails that I can't believe the hotel doesn't fix, and the lack of effective response seems to speak to the hotel's lack of concern for guest satisfaction...1. If you can actually get it brewed, the in-room coffee is vile--yes, vile. Remember to bring your own coffee with you, if you like having decent coffee before going out in the morning. 2. The coffee pots are dysfunctional--they get stuck regularly and don't complete brewing; the carafe is practically impossible to remove from the apparatus, which gets messy. 3. Why do the sinks still not have hot water reliably!? When the dust settles, I am still very satisfied at the name your own price rates I have obtained, but I would be irate if I paid what the hotel asks publicly.\n\nAs an aside, the hot water at the sink still doesn't work several months after the other review complaining about this issue, and I've stayed in several different rooms at the property. In light of this, the management's repeated cheeky form response (to that reviewer and to other yelpers on different issues) to the effect of \""""hope you aired your concerns so they could be addressed while you were there\"""" seems hollow and phony. Frankly, I didn't need a smoking gun to divine that--it is apparent from the tone of the replies. I don't know why the hotel bothers to respond to these reviews if it's not going to do so effectively; it just makes things worse. I actually felt much better about staying here before I read the management's responses! I would prefer negligence and neglect over calculated disdain. I may share my views with the management via email or in person--hopefully it will go to someone other than the person who apparently monitors yelp.\n\nHere is my longwinded take on the \""""resort fee\"""" (a common theme on this page). It strikes me as essentially cosmetic for an informed consumer, given that practically all resorts in the local market are charging a similar fee (it's more of an issue when non-resort (in Priceline parlance) hotels charge a \""""resort fee\""""). But that doesn't make it ok. If the fee is per rooms, it should be built into the price. Otherwise, it is annoying. I can only think of two reasons to break it out separately, neither of which inspires confidence from the consumer's point of view. The most likely is that the hotel wants to trick someone who isn't likely to be a repeat customer. The other is to send a signal along the lines of \""""we're special, and you're paying more because you're getting more.\"""" (A resort fee is a star on a Sneetch's belly.) This, however, makes absolutely no sense, because resort amenities vary dramatically just like any other hotel amenities, and travelers generally make decisions about how much to pay for hotel-apples and hotel-oranges based on a holistic assessments. Resort amenities are no different from views, location, furnishings, staff, etc. It is obvious that most people don't read disclosures--the goal of most people who write them is to have plausible deniability but not to help the reader. A per person resort fee might make some sense, but that's not how they charge." 0
+"If you decide to rent from hertz , go to the stand alone location on Scottsdale rd north of Mckellips. Avoid getting a car from this hotel location at all costs!!! I reserved a car and was supposed to pick it up at this hotel at 9 am... The hertz rep didn't get there until 11am... I kindly asked if I could get an upgrade or something for the 2 hr wait, and the rep tells me ( as he had the keys to the car on the desk already) that he would knock 30 off the price but could upgrade me for another 30 which would be a wash total price wise but I'd be getting a car with a sunroof, gps, yada yada... He pretends like he's fishing for other keys in his little pouch and then sneakingly grabbed the keys from the original car that were already on the desk and says \""""here you go\""""... I get to the lot and all I see is a little Toyota Carolla with a tiny sun roof and a gps from 2003! Mind you I originally rented an Altima or similar, and he gave me a compact!!! Since I was driving my family to San Diego, I decided to call the Mckellips location, told them what happened which they found shocking, and let me switch out the Carolla for a Fully loaded Maxima. They made up for the inconvenience... But I would never trust these hotel locations ESPECIALLY the Scottsdale Resort location. That guy there should be fired without question. Very shady." 0
+Nice to meet the friendly new owners\nGood lentil soup and good coffee\nwe will be back\nAlways want to support a small business owner\nShe is supportive of writers visiting to write\nyahoo\nI will send my women writers friends in Scottsdale Society of Women Writers 1
+"Nothing Joyful about it. Worst I've had in years. The restaurant is in a failing strip mall. No windows, dark and dingy and it smelled of Pine sol. Staff did not greet us with a smile ( I can't blame them, maybe too depressed). We went at lunchtime and the place was empty - save for one table. I ordered the Kung Pao as a safe bet. The chicken was hard and rubbery, the sauce was salty - tasted mostly like soy sauce. I thought maybe it was just me, so I took the rest home for my husband. He said it was \""""inedible\"""". Then I told him where I went and he said \""""I could have told you that, that place is awful\"""". \nMy friend ordered the Shrimp in Lobster sauce, she said it was ok, but she would never go back. The egg rolls were soggy and greasy and the fried rice was non nondescript. I have no idea why anyone would give this place 5 stars! I know it's been around a while - maybe they are regulars." 0
+This facility is clean, well managed, and well kept. The shooting range has knowledgable range masters keeping track of people who don't have any idea what they are doing and for those that want some extra time with an instructor... they offer that as well.\n\nTheir store is priced about average for a Scottsdale Gun store but don't expect any killer deals/prices on guns, accessories, or ammo.\n\nI've taken 2 classes at this location that were both great and will continue to renew my membership for many years to come. 1
+You get what you pay for - no-frills basics but it works. The night staff could use some customer service training. I have no excuse to stay here again and certainly would pursue other options if looking in the area. 0
+"If I could give it a zero, I would. Time was, I would have given it a four star rating mainly because of the courtyard right outside of the suites. However.... They have recently changed the management team and much of the staff. The new staff and management are unbelievably rude and nasty, We used to stay there while in AZ (I mean for 2 to 6 months at a time, yes, that long). Mainly because they do take dogs and our dogs liked the courtyard area. This last time, I had numerous run ins with the staff i.e., one morning the guy next to me left his alarm on when he left. At FIVE A.M. The front desk refused to go shut it off saying they didn't want to disturb him if he was still there. I'm like \""""if he's still there, he's dead, because the alarm is REALLY loud\"""". They would not call him, knock on his door or anything. Finally at 7 am I asked housekeeping and they said they'd take care of it. Nope. Finally at 8 a.m. I found someone to shut the alarm off. Another time my dog and I got sick after being in the grass there. I asked if they spray pesticides or herbicides there. They assured me they don't. A week later I see a maintenance guy walking around with a can of herbicides, getting ready to spray. So I call the manager to complain about being lied to and to ask what the story is. She would not return my calls. Not only that, but if you complain about anything, the employees will all gather around you and give you dirty looks to try to intimidate you. Another time I could not find ANYONe to take my dirty towels and give me clean ones. So I went into the laundry area and called out. Nobody. So I dropped some of my towels off. THEN a man rushed in and demanded to know what I'm doing in there. uh, stealing dirty towels? Yeah, right. He was really nasty and lectured me. This place USED to be very customer oriented. Not anymore. Considering it isn't \""""all that\"""" anyway, I'd pass it by and go elsewhere. Even next door to many of the other customer oriented places. Also, the clientele is getting more and more questionable. I had crack addicts stay next to me for a week last time. And they let their employees live there, so it's like a soap opera with their kids running around unattended and moms and dads fighting and having the police out." 0
+"BEWARE OF OUTRAGEOUS PRICES!! First let me say that I have gone to this store for years (before FEDEX it was just a Kinkos). They have helped me with many projects and although I've NEVER been wowed by their customer service, the finished products were always ok. But recently I needed some blueprints duplicated in a hurry and instead of running to my normal reprographic place I came here- and can barely explain my shock at the rip off pricing!! I left in a hurry and submitted a complaint on line later that day. Store manager called and basically said \""""oh well\"""". I vow to not go again and spread the word . . Save your hard earned money and use a more customer service oriented place for printing/copy needs!!" 0
+"I signed up for 2 separate accounts with the Owner Eric Owen (the owner) It was a combined fee of 5,000 a month. When I received the first list of Keywords they were terrible. Originally Eric told me that he had personally reviewed them and then after I went over them with him he said that they were \""""trash\"""" They sent me another list later and again I had to meet with Eric and his team. The case manager could not tell me what words we would prioritize and I again had to cross out many of the words since they had to do with places I didn't do business and for hotels in cities I don't even have a business in. I was told by Eric that my request was \""""Very Reasonable\"""" to ask for what keywords would be mapped to which pages of my website. I left for a trip the following few days and when I was able to get internet to review the keywords nothing that Eric promised me was delivered. I was upset and felt like they had broken the contract for lack of performance. Eric agreed we were not a good fit... Imagine my surprise when they held 5,000.00 of my money even after they didn't deliver. During my last meeting with Erica I was promised the Keyword list that he had told me he saw in his office that day... I received an email he needed to find out from his employees what was going on and that I would get the work I had paid for by the next week.... That was the LAST I ever heard of Fasturtle 5K for a terrible keyword list and broken promises...." 0
+Yum yum. Pizzas take a very, long time to come out. I would have given it 5 stars, but the time issue had to be factored in. 1
+This place rocks, best salads, pizza, meatballs are killer! Always friendly people ho work here! 1
+Pizza is thin and the crust is amazing. Had the Ziti in the bread bowl. It's just huge and tough to eat it all. We love to eat at the bar. 1
+THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THEIR STUFFED PIZZA.\n\nThis pizza is not good. Someone who works there needs to intern for a few weeks in Chicago and learn the stuffed pizza trade. Too cheesy and my intuition says it is not a blend of cheeses (just mozz) making for a oily one-dimensional pie. Crust is week, without flavor and cannot hold up to the amount of cheese on the pie. Sauce is unremarkable.\n\nIf you are used to Chicago stuffed pizza (My Pie, Gino's, Lou's, Burt's etc) you will be VERY disappointed. I hear that the thin crust is better. 0
+I worked here for a short time three years back and just simply fell I'm love with everything about it. The playing music from the,40s,50s, very much like the Frank Sinatra era. It always reminds me of a back east eatery except they have a wonderful outdoor patio life. They have wonderful flavored salad that are gigantic they could feed probably three hungry girls! They have a very large wine list, and a full bar. You can also place reservation for large parties. I would even recommend that you place a reservations if it's Thursday Friday or Saturday because the wait can be very long if you just show up. They do serve a Chicago style pie pizza, which is to die for! They do slices of pizza if you're trying to eat light or cheap during the lunch hour. And everything is literally made fresh, with very high quality. The only thing that ever makes me sad here is that the ladies restroom only has one stall..... Other than that there is absolutely nothing to complain about! the price point is right, the locations are great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it doesn't matter if it's just you or a party of 30 it is a great choice for dining out as well as pick up! 1
+You're still in denial.\nThree arrests in the last six months, a family intervention... a failed suicide attempt and, a short stint in rehab. (hospital, not Hard Rock).\nThere's only one sure way to drop this meth habit for good.\nTaser.\n\nYes, Taser delivers its own unique brand of intervention with over 50,000 volts of reality, and for free no less.\nSimply tussle with a few police officers during one of your meth-fueled domestic violence 'incidents', and before you know it, you'll be laying in a heap swearing off meth forever. \n\nI haven't tried Taser yet, but have several friends on the Phoenix police department who've helped change many lives.\nIn some cases, for good. \n\nTaser totally rocks. 1
+"Really bad customer service.On 1/08/15 me and my wife visited Walmart. Everything was fine until we got to the register where unpleasant& very rude cashier Sandy \""""helped\"""" us.One of the items in our grocery cart was tangerines that she rang up at 0.58cents a piece (10 pieces total)where the correct price was 0.58cents per pound so after seeing the price for 10pieces of tangerines ($6.80cents)I brought up to her attention that the price was wrong so instead of her calling for a price check she went off on me and said :\""""well this is the price that they ring up\"""" so I told her again that the price is wrong because it's per pound not per piece& I asked her to check the price herself which she just rolled her eyes and ignored it so at this point I told her that I don't want them anymore (there's a longer story to that but just trying to keep it short)We bought close to $200 in groceries and I wanted to do a multi payment and that's where she got very upset at me and my wife like that option wasn't allowed lol so I told her I want X amount on one card and the rest on the other card and she went off on me AGAIN.Me and my wife got literally shocked and confused as why she is making a problem for us to do a multi payment and was acting all crazy and rude to us and next thing I hear is her trying to call the manager on me lol (I have to be honest tho- this is very first time ever that employee of a store tried to call the manager on me :D ) I shop at this Walmart for few years now and never had a problem before until today...Time to change Stores I guess because their employees at night shifts have some really nasty attitudes." 0
+great product good price ---HORRIBLE business ethics. Filing in small claims court this week. Lets get ready to RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0
+I received a deep tissue massage from Pedro and he did a great job, real firm pressure and seemed to know exactly where to massage. Shortly after I got a facial from Anna, she was very sweet and informative. I have sensitive skin and she used products that worked well with my skin type. It was a great experience! The staff is friendly and the front desk lady was really nice and friendly. I will definitely come back. 1
+Great pizza...but as another reviewer mentioned -- they are a bit feisty. Be forewarned that the slices are humungous, so one might do it if you have a small appetite, like moi. 1
+"I have been to Ray's twice. Once for an Eggplant Parmasean Sandwich and once for a Meatball Calzone. The Eggplant Parmasean was Meh and the Meatball Calzone had me saying \""""Where's the Beef?\"""". The Calzone really didn't have any taste. I will never go back to Ray's." 0
+I don't get it. I ordered a couple of slices of veggie pizza. It was loaded with fresh veggies and I love that, but the overall taste of the pizza was just OK. This pizza must be eaten immediately, the leftover slice 2 hours later made me wanna cry. I only ate half of it and sadly threw it out! I spent way to much money for bad pizza. 0
+"Maybe I should have tried the pizza and not a sandwich.....\n\nI usually don't write reviews after one visit but this was so bad, I can't wait. I looked at their menu online and did see that they offer a cheese sub - awesome (or so I thought). I go in and order the veggie and cheese sub and watch the gal behind the counter write \""""turkey and cheese sub, hold the turkey\"""", I'm thinking ok maybe that's how they do it here. \n\n I unwrap the sandwich when I get home and it looks like it had been run over by a car on the way to my table. The bread was disgusting - a rubbery and chewy slab of thick white bread that they have the nerve to call a hoagie roll. The contents were a little lettuce, a little onion, a couple of thin tomato slices and one layer of cheese - processed cheese. When I think back to how the order was written up I wonder if I did literally get the shell of another sandwich. I moved the scant one layer of cheese from one side to the other, ate that half and chucked the rest.\n\nThe fact that this sorry excuse for a sandwich came to just under $8 is really just a footnote in comparison to how lousy it was in each and every way.\n\nI probably will go back and try the pizza and will be honest and objective when I do, however, I absolutely would never get a sandwich here ever again." 0
+"The lady that helped me was excellent. We had a bit of a confusing situation with 2 different titles that have changed hands a couple times and she handled it all well.\n\n\""""Convenience\"""" fees seemed a little high but I guess this is Scottsdale and not Avondale. \n\nWhen our agent was off handling our paperwork, at least 2 other agents came by to see if we needed help. This was certainly appreciated as we were in a hurry. Heck, everyone is in the hurry when it comes to DMV stuff. \n\nI would use them again." 1
+Nadya and her daughter are very friendly and it was a joy taking my bridesmaid dress to her for alterations. It looked fantastic, like it hadn't even been altered, when I picked it up and it fit so much better! I'm so glad they are close to my home because I will be taking all my clothes there from now on! 1
+My coworker recommended Nadya. I was looking for a place to go that was convenient to stop by on the way home from work. I haven't had anything hemmed in years, so I'm not sure how the prices compare. I had a pant leg hemmed shut where the stitches had come out, and a new zipper added to a pair of jeans, and it was $35. They did a great job, and when I went back to pick them up she had me cracking up! She was helping another lady while I waited who must go there often, and they were laughing and the lady thanked her a bunch and hugged her goodbye. I think she has a great friendly personality! The only thing I was a little surprised about was prepaying, I wanted to wait to make sure everything looked good first. They said so many people forget to come back that they have to charge up front. Nonetheless both pants turned out great! 1
+They should change the name to Streets of Bejing because their pizza, wings, and sandwiches are about as far from New York as anything I've ever experienced!\n\nEven the worst New York pizza is better than what this place is serving up.\nThe wings tasted like they were dipped in vinegar. No flavor.\nI've eaten at this location several times, each time thinking how maybe I just got a bad dish, or they were off their game that day. Not the case. \n\nGood thing for the owners how most people in Arizona who enjoy S.O.N.Y. have never tasted real New York Pizza and wings, otherwise they'd have been out of business long ago.\nI will never grace their doorstep again, even if they were giving it away! 0
+I was really in the mood for some wings with my Sam Adams Summer Ale, so I decided to try their hot boneless wings. A full plate of boneless chicken wings came properly sauced, crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, with red pepper flakes added to the sauce for heat. Quite good with the side of blue cheese dressing and celery strips.\n\nI also decided to try (of all things) the Tuna Salad sub with Pasta Salad as a side. Wow! I've never had tuna salad with dried cranberry in it, but this was very good, especially with an added slice of provolone. It tasted fresh, with a little crunch from celery and red onion, and just a little bit of mayonnaise. The Pasta Salad side was large, creamy, and delicious...penne pasta with bits of bell pepper, olives, provolone, etc. I was impressed with the sub and side, and will definitely order that combination again.\n\nThe service was attentive, as usual with this location...tea refilled regularly, and frequent table checks. I'll definitely be back. 1
+Love this place. Been bringing my daughter since she was 5 months old. 6 years later, we still come every week! Love the staff! 1
+Wow this place is fantastic. My fianc\u00e9 and I are going here for some practice before our wedding. The staff is amazing. From the front desk to every instructor. They all know our name and they are genuinely interested in making our special day truly fun with dance. They even got me a cake and sang happy birthday when I came in a few days after my birthday! You will not be disappointed. Everyone is awesome from Caasandria to Damir to Tudor. Definitely highly recommend this spot! 1
+This is a high end fabric care company like no other. I took a very delicate and expensive bed spread to them for care and the final product was flawless. 1
+It is like a parallel bizarre universe, you walk in everything seems familiar but not quite right.\n\nThis is what Sams club is, it is like costco, but just not nearly as good, lower quality products, a odd selection, useless staff and a lack of customers as a result.\n\nThe only highlight of this store is the Hummus, they sell Sabra hummus in large family size containers for a bargain at $6. I did see a recent addition of a house brand and I hope this is not a sign of change.\n\nIf you want a sample you are out of luck too, despite there only being a hand full of other customers, the sample people are painfully slow, and do not create a cache of samples to buffer demand.\n\nI walked around and just felt odd and out of place. Also prices on some items are much higher than other places. A 1.75 of Makers Mark Bourbon was $35 when it can be had for $27 at Costco.\n\nUnless you have Agoraphobia there is no real reason to shop here. 0
+"I didn't have such a great experience. I ordered 5 tires for my vehicle I was given an awesome price when I called the first time, when I called back to make the purchase the price went up over 200 dollars. I asked what happened and the guy couldn't tell me, He said \"""" I don't know why its a different price\"""" so 20 minutes in he got the price down a little bit. I paid for the tires even though the were now 110 dollars more than the first price, and then he said you should have 3 by tuesday and 2 by wednesday because they are coming from texas. The first call he said they were all in stock, so at this point I was like whatever I can wait til wednesday and then I got my tracking numbers that said I won't see them til friday. So I called first thing in the morning and asked what happened he said UPS changed it and he said he will send the issue to customer service and see if they will send a discount back to me. I checked my email 10 minutes later he issued me a 25 dollar credit, I called customer service and they were full of excuses and it was very apparent that customer satisfaction isn't as important as they claim it is.. Sounds like Big O tires needs my business next time.." 0
+My parents....both of which are 92.....moved to WMV two years ago. They could not be more pleased. 1
+Mimi's is one of those restaurants that you want to like more.\n\nI say that because the execution is somewhat lacking. We have been coming here, on and off, for five years now. It's the coupons in the Sunday paper, or the email club that draw us in. The pictures of the food look really good. But it's just, okay. \n\nOne piece of advice for management would be to ease up on the salt. Neither of us have sodium issues, but we would suspect that after coming here enough we would. The gravy or sauce on our last visit was so bad, we were scrapping it off the food.\n\nAlso, time moves more slowing at Mimi's. Maybe it's the lack of exterior windows, but it feels like I'm in a casino buffet room. It's could also be the somewhat older crowd, who just sits, chats and just drinks coffee. I do not believe it's the staff's fault, they seem to hustle around the place refilling drinks, etc. But, it would be hard to tell what time of day it is here.\n\nSorry! 0
+I've been patronizing Mimi's for over 30 years and I am sad to report that they have finally reached their lowest point, at least at this location. I have always been a BIG fan of Mimi's but this latest visit for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning was the most disappointing visit ever. After almost a 20 minute wait we were finally seated even though the restaurant did not appear to be full. The young girls who were taking names and seating customers didn't seem to know what they were doing. Despite giving us one of those ridiculous vibrating devices with flashing red lights, they came outside at least twice looking for someone they could not find. \n\nThe biggest disappointment was the cost of our breakfast dishes for what we received. We each ordered a mimosa with a low end sparkling wine which cost almost $8 each. My wife ordered their bacon apple waffles which were very good and tasty but there were only 3 tiny waffles about the diameter of a tennis ball . . . completely bare and accompanied by the tiny cup of syrup with chopped apples and bacon bits. I have a French variation of eggs Benedict which was also pretty tasty but pricey for two small poached eggs on some seasoned mashed potatoes and spinach.\n\nOur server was efficient but somewhat intense and not very personable. Even the carpet in the dining area appeared dirty and unkempt. Just not a great experience. Probably won't return to ANY Mimi's for some time because they have definitely lost their edge and reputation as an upscale value chain restaurant.\n\nAlthough I am a budding senior citizen (my wife is NOT) I'm beginning to feel out of place at Mimi's which is often populated by a sea of white hairs and snow birds who don't seem to mind their mediocre, high priced fare set in a sort of Disneyesque French atmosphere. It just doesn't resonate with me anymore and it doesn't feel at all upscale middle of the road like it used when they first opened restaurants in So Cal where I used to live. 0
+A few weeks ago I started a topic about Laser Eye Surgery in the Valley because I had no clue where to start. I got a lot of feedback (Thanks Yelpers!), it was all fantastic, but I chose Bob B.'s recommendation of Jay Schwartz in the end because of credibility. Seeing that he is the team ophthalmologist for the Suns, Diamondbacks and Coyotes - I was immediately sold. I called for an appointment and was immediately scheduled and even mailed a packet of information with pricing and forms to fill out prior to my visit. I was already being educated before walking in the door.\n\nThe consultation for Lasik eligibility was free. And we're not talking a quick in-n-out sales technique. I spent almost 2 hours being informed even further about the procedure and then going through a series of vision tests with not one...not two...but 3 experts (2 Doctors) - the final tests being performed by Dr. Jay Schwartz himself.\n\nI had many questions and each of them were answered clearly, in depth and with genuine care. I was never left alone for longer than a few minutes at which time I was comforted by the signed Marion jersey on the wall. I don't even watch sports, but the entire office has jerseys from our lovely Phoenix sports teams and I'll admit it was pretty reassuring. \n\nI never felt pressured at any time during my visit either. In fact, it was quite the opposite and I had to ask to make an appointment to schedule the procedure. So next week, I will be going in for the surgery and I'll be able to see. It's obvious Dr. Schwartz is an expert and I couldn't feel more confident about my decision. I will post a follow up review in a few weeks to share my experience! 1
+"I had a rock chip in my windshield.About three weeks after it happened, I stopped at Cobblestone to have it repaired so my windshield would not crack. About three times they told me that they \""""guarantee their work\"""".\nTwo days after the did the repair, my windshield cracked, starting from where they did the 'repair\"""". When I went to Cobblestone, and explained the problem, ti turns out that the \""""guarantee\"""" is that they refund your insurance company the $30 they charged for the repair! Some 'Guarantee\""""!\nAdditionally, the manager approached me as I was warning another customer, and thinking he was real cute, told me to get in my car and get my drugs, then 'what have you been smoking?' How professional.\nThis is not an honest establishment, nor do they do good work.\nI would recommend hiring professionals to work on your car, not children." 0
+"I wish this was a half star...\nI had a gift card for a detail so I HAD to go here. Told the guy, no shiny stuff on the dash and don't forget to tell them about the third row...well that didn't happen. I left my car there for 5 hours only to have to wait an additional 45 minutes to have the car finished - I found all that they forgot. \n\nCome on people! I am paying money to have a car detailed! Do your job! Don't make me wait when I am there to pick up my car after having it for that long! \n\nThe kicker was that they \""""gave\"""" me a free wash for my time...no thank you! WILL NOT GO BACK!" 0
+I will keep this plain and simple. \nThey washed my car, they damage my rim, they denied all responsibility, I took them to court.\nI won, they lost, and I received a judgement against them for more than $1100.\nThey continued to refuse to pay me even after the judgement was entered,, nor would they still take any responsibility for their actions. \nThey were always through out the entire ordeal condescending, very unprofessional, and rude to deal with. \nI finally had to send the sheriff down to their place of business to take the money owed to me by force by filing a writ of execution in court. Only then did I receive the money owed to me.\n\nThis is the kind of company they are. This is the kind of company you will do business with if you use their services. \n\nThe moral of this story is simple.\nNEVER EVER, EVER TAKE YOUR CAR TO ANY COBBLESTONE AUTO SPA.\n\n\n_____________________________________________________________\n\nIn Reply to Cobblestones comment below\n\n\nHow convenient, more than likely I am mixed in there with the many other law suites and judgements against your company, but I can assure you that this case has a very real case number and was adjudicated, and your company lost. 0
+Terrible customer service. High prices. Careless employees inside and out. I won't be back! 0
+First time visit to Cobblestone in Scottsdale, though I have been to the one off Signal Butte in Mesa (near highway 60).\nIn short, and after spending close to $38 for the Ultimate Plus and leather treatment of my seats, it is easy for me to conclude that I would rather take my BMW 535i to a Full Circle Car Wash or a Francis and Son's car wash for one simple reason:\n1. Much less cost for a more effective wash, dry and detailing. I spend less then $20 for better work at the other two (2) locations. 0
+"This is a warning. Stay away from these people! While the workers themselves do their jobs admirably, the managers and company are adept at ripping you off. \""""Sign up for a detailing and you get two free car washes.\"""" Except that one of those \""""free\"""" car washes is used up by the detailing! And heaven help you if you want a refund! two months later we're still trying despite having filled out all the paperwork - twice! Consider yourself warned!" 0
+I bought a groupon to try this place out. I'm not impressed with the wait as I was told half hour and it's been over an hour. And there were upcharges. Surprise.....so my 35 dollar oil change and car wash turned into an extra 32 dollars. Won't be back. The help was nice but still not returning. 0
+"I am extremely disappointed! I was surprised at how fast they were done and after doing a quick walk around my car I pointed out numerous areas missed. It was as if he never wiped down the outside! It was so ridiculous and I was so aggravated that I said \""""Whatever, forget it\"""" then tipped the bare minimum and left. I will not go back." 0
+I usually don't like the old Marriott Suites. I just never did like the room layouts which is probably one of the reasons that they never took off. They are not set up for working. You usually can't sit at the desk and work while you watch TV. This one is a little different in that it is more of a vacation hotel then a business hotel. It is on one of the two TPC Scottsdale golf courses (not the one that has the Waste Management Tournament). It has a nice pool area, a great patio for dinning. Like all of the old Marriott Suites, it does not have a concierge lounge, but as a Platinum they provide free breakfast. Breakfast was good to very good. 1
+"At first glance, this is a great community. The dog parks and pools are the best part of this place. And thats where the greatness ends.\n\nTHE STAFF IS HORRIBLE!!!!! They do not return phone calls, and basically have their heads up their butts, because there is no communication between the corporate office and all their residences...\n\nI heard good things about Mark Taylor Residences,which is why we looked at this place, but after living with them for over a year, \nI WILL NEVER, EVER RECOMMEND LIVING HERE. \nThey overcharge for rent, and dont tell you when your rent is being raised. They also require a 60 day to-vacate notice, not a 30 day, and they dont tell you that either. READ THE FINE PRINT. Otherwise, you will get screwed. Oh, and make sure that you look at an apartment that you would actually be getting, because they show you the better one of the two. We got all old appliances and old carpet, but they showed us a nicer place, saying it was the same rent. When we went to move in, they said \""""oh you have to pay more for that one you looked at.\"""" Freaking idiots. Come to find out, our neighbor paid the same rent and had all those new things that we were excited about in the beginning. When we brought it up to a manager, we didn't receive a call back. Figures...\n\nEven after moving out, we are still getting screwed. We had our address changed with the office, and even after going to the office a second time to make sure it was changed, they still didn't do it. My fiance's mail for the last month and a half has been being sent back to the post office, bills included. \n\nSO THANK YOU VERY LITTLE MARK TAYLOR RESIDENCES, FOR SCREWING OVER YOUR RESIDENTS! \n\nDO NOT MOVE IN HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" 0
+This place can eat my ass!! I went to the deli to get a sandwhich. \n\nSo I asked the clerk if they used any partially hydrogenated oils.\n\nShe had to call her corporate office.\n\nThey called her back to tell her the verdict...........................\n\n(..........................= drumroll)\n\nBingo! The harmfull oil is in there wheat bread and the white bread!!!\n\nAMAZING!! I could never support a supposed health food store that uses an oil like that. \n\nIf you dont know how bad it is. peep this out\n\nbantransfat.com 0
+We have found Sprouts to be one of the best green grocers in the area, though at times, as others have mentioned the prices can be on the high sign. \n\nThat said, this is a good location although you sometimes need to fight the traffic from neighboring Chompie's and Starbucks. The produce is always fresh and you can get those hard to find items for those more unusually recipes here. I also like their cheese selection and sometimes make a trip just for that.\n\nThe staff has always been very helpful and we enjoy shopping here. But this is not our weekly grocery, since we too are mindful of the prices that are not on special that week. 1
+Very disappointed with amount they assigned to goods was so shocked I literally did not refuse payment but went back to make sure they had given full credit ,still don't believe they did check all items. Will never consign there again. 0
+This is one of the worst time share places I have ever stayed at. It needs better regular maintenance and some updating might help i.e. spend money on bathroom, some new TV's and paint. If you dont want to hang out there you are in trouble because nothing of note is within walking distance. 0
+"I decided to go to the \""""holiday skate\"""" public session at noon. I'm a figure skater and wanted to have some fun on the ice, no tricks, just something to loosen my muscles and have a good time. I expected plenty of kids and families, but nothing I can't navigate around. \n\nI arrived early to catch the good ice, however it was already complete snow. Did a couple rounds, but became irritated and a little frightened at the absolute madness. \n\nNo staff was on the ice to keep at least some order to things. I figured during your busiest hour there's literally not one staff member to keep unsupervised children going in the right direction? Many loose items were on the rink,such as girls holding their purses while attempting to skate. Entire large families were holding hands on the rink, completely blocking the way...only to stop and take photos right in the middle of the ice. Groups of people were standing around oblivious to their surroundings, chatting and blocking the path.\n\nSkating here as a more advanced but considerate, SAFETY FIRST skater was impossible. Kids were falling all around me, and luckily I know how to navigate and stop before running them over (note that there was probably only 5 other skaters on the ice who knew how to skate so this is scary). Rentals were extremely dilapidated, and when I brought back a defective skate I was told in a condescending manner that I wasn't \""""lacing them right.\"""" Kind of scary for the next person to come along.\n\nI find their holiday/public skate to be *extremely dangerous*. Do not take your kids here, especially if they are weaker skaters or just learning. Save the medical bills and take them to AZ Ice in Peoria or Arcadia Ice, both much safer and fun environments for the little ones (and adults!)" 0
+One of the best sandwich shops I've ever been to.\n\nThe sandwiches are actually as big as advertised, you can barely fit your mouth around them! I highly recommend the Turkey and Avocado. Friendly staff, a little pricey, but well worth it! 1
+Fancy this is not. It's more like a teleport to one of the restaurants you find a few blocks south of the border for lunch when on a shopping trip in Mexico. I've been to Los Olivos several times over the last few years and it's decent, typical southern AZ mexican fare. Get something fried. Don't be in a hurry. Bring a friend and enjoy their company while you munch and drink. Los Olivios doesn't pretend to be something it's not - it's just serving everyday Arizona style Mexican food without fooling around. 1
+Service was decent, even though it was busy for lunch both times. Food came out quickly, once ordered.\n\nFor the quality level of the food the cost was a bit high. I believe the lunch specials were around $10. The Salsa was decent, but the cooked food was greasy. They do offer the option of black beans instead of refried, which is nice. There are large portions, but quality of ingredients isn't there, and food is somewhat bland, requiring that you season with the salsa to get some flavor. 0
+Atmosphere =F\nWait Staff and Greeter Girl=D\nBus boy/chip boy=A+\n\nI went to dinner with my kids tonight and the girl who sat us couldn't even smile just a little...she almost seemed annoyed that we walked in the front door. We were seated and weren't acknowledged for a good 6 o 7 minutes. The bus boy saw this and immediately brought chips...still no waiter. After my son tried the hot salsa he was gasping and turning red dying for some water that the bus boy came over and took our drink order and gave us a menu\nThe waiter came over 2 seconds after that and asked if we were ready to order...we only had the menu for 2 to 3 seconds so no we weren't ready to order. He said he come back....we waited for him to come back for over 10 minutes. By the way, there was only 5 other tables being sat at...the restaurant was empty. Our waiter NEVER smiled...seemed grumpy that he was working. \n\nDid I tell you the bus boy/chip boy was great!!! If it wasn't for him I would have left 1 star! The food was just OK. My sons got chicken tenders and fries and it tasted like the fryer hadn't been cleaned in weeks...UGH...soggy flat fries and the tenders turned a dark brown color from dirty fryer oil.\n\nNeedless to say I won't be coming back. Hope the owner looks at these reviews and does something positive....the restaurant needs some spunk/life to it. Just very drab and plain like the wait staff! 0
+Sadly, in the past couple of months, this place has declined. Service is non-existent. I have been sitting here in the bar for 10inutes after sitting in the dining room for 15 minutes with zero acknowledgement. The youngish girl with long dark red hair and bangs is rude and inept. I am only sitti g here to write this, then leaving. Sad. It was my favorite. 0
+Go figure that I would spot this place even before I got to the coffee shop that I was looking for. After my coffee splurge I decided to come in here for a look-see. My attention was first caught by the 20% off handbags, and I did look at a few business totes that a sales associate was most helpful with. This surprised me because I had the impression that the staff at the store might be the snooty, but she wasn't. They have quite a variety of brands here that include Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture amongst others, which I believe DSW does not carry. The sales aren't as great. I did get 30% off a pair of Charles David shoes here, and many of the shoes don't come with shoe boxes. The cashier was nice enough to give me a nice Cole Haan shoe bag perfect for packing in my luggage. I was enticed by these Juicy Couture boots here, but I walked away... 1
+This place is ok, but not really what I expected from N. Scottsdale. The prices are appropriate for designer shoes in N. Scottsdale, but I didn't find the selection to be all that appealing. \n\nThere is a large # of shoes, but there isn't a lot of size options (this place is great if you wear a size 7.) I was getting really agitated and looking at shoes with a gigantic fake flower on the top (heels, boots, sandals- you name it and it had a fake flower on it.) \n\nNot really impressed here. There were a couple of adorable shoes that I would have snatched up at $65 (reg. over $100) but they didn't have it in my size (8 1/2.) \n\nProbably wont be going back. The discount isn't worth looking at so many ugly shoes only to be disappointed that the cute ones aren't in my size. I'll stick with full price- there isn't much of a difference anyways. 0
+Beware of misleading prices. At the register, you will learn that you will pay much more than the price posted. You have to go online to obtain a rebate. Really?? Hello Best Buy or Target, both down the street. 0
+We have shopped and bought tires at various Discount Tires over the years, including this one. The service is great and they are more than willing to work with you in finding the right tire for your car. \n\nRecently, we needed two Michelin MXV4s for one of our cars. We shopped online at DiscountTire.com and found the tires we wanted. Priced it out, paid, reserved the tires for this location and just came in to have them mounted & balanced. Nice! In the end, it saved us $65 over their previous quote. Also, nice! 1
+This place is all about the 'upsell'. Once they get you in the door with their low memberships they start pumping their 'supplements' and personal training, which is their main revenue stream. You have to be very assertive with them and tell them to back off, otherwise they will just keep coming after you to get you to buy their products and services. This is the most aggressive gym I have ever been to in terms of their constant and relentless upsell efforts. It can be a real turn off. 0
+Had my last 5 or 6 haircuts here, usually the same gal, and they do an excellent job here, and its cheap! Clean, friendly, get what you paid for kind of deal. No surprises! Much better than Great Clips! 1
+"I am giving 4.5 stars to the service but just 1 star for the beverage. Here's the story.\n\nI was thrilled to see a jamba juice in the shopping center I was in. I love jamba juice and have my go to: razzmataz that I always request.\n\nThis time I came in and as always, ordered a razzmattaz. \n\nI got it and went back in the car. I took a sip and realized it just tasted off. It simply wasn't sweet enough and seemed to be lacking an ingredient. I was going to just suck it up and drink it anyway but I was with my mother and as she said \""""you should get what you pay for and this wasn't cheap\"""" so she went in and nicely told them that it just didn't taste right.\n\nThey very graciously offered to quickly make a new one and even upgraded us to a much larger size. I thought this was great customer service!\n\nSadly, the drink still tasted like it was lacking the sweetness.\n\nI am not sure if their recipe was off or what but I was left disappointed in the taste." 0
+Rude front desk clerk, Jack. Sounded annoyed when I called to complain about the room next door and their howling dog for the 2nd night in a row. Lame breakfast bar and the advertisement for a kitchen in the room is actually a tiny little door that has a mini microwave and mini refrigerator. No stove. Wouldn't stay here again even for free. 0
+Went to Bicycle Ranch some years back for a bike fit with Paric (not sure how to spell his name). Never did get fit. He took several measurements, but was never really paying attention as he was busy talking with my wife the entire time. In the end, he moved my cleats back a few millimeters and told me that I need physical therapy to loosen my hips. He did nothing to address my issues with discomfort on the bike. So much for getting what you pay for. Pick another shop if you expect to have a professional fit. I won't even step into that bike shop anymore. 0
+"Vets can be a touchy subject.\n\nOver the weekend, we were having dinner at a friend's house, who has nearly a dozen rescued animals. She and her husband are quiet sane, but generous to a fault. If, that is a fault. I noticed they had three of the four James Herriot's \""""All Creatures Great and Small\"""" novels on the book case. It got us to talking about our wee beasties and the doctors who care for them.\n\nOne of the ongoing themes in the novels is Vet Siegfried Farnon's rants about the cheapness of the folks who live in the Yorkshire Dales. Well, not a lot has changed for Vets or animal owners I guess. \n\nWe are always looking for the most competent, least expensive way to care for our pets. And, when we find a good one, for the most part you want to keep it a secret. Some can be prone to expensive tests or procedures, while others can balance common sense and reasonable care given the pet's age, et cetera.\n\nWe have tried other Veterinaries and animal hospitals in the valley, but we keep coming back for that fine balance and love that Horizon and it's staff shows to our wee beasties!" 1
+This vet went downhill when all of the vets left a couple of years ago. We really liked the vets they had, but had not so great experiences with the new vets. The staff is really great, but a lot of them left as well. When more than half the staff leave makes me wonder if there are some issues at the higher levels. 0
+Worst staff ever! As I was waiting in line to order, Colin was openly mocking women and making fun of another overweight customer in the presence of patrons! Will never come back to this location and strongly suggest you take your business elsewhere! 0
+Worst Chipotle I've ever been to. They skimp on everything to the point you think it's a joke. We kept going back thinking it was just a fluke, continues to happen. Also whether there's a line or not, the service is really slow. \n\nThey literally sprinkle everything, to the point they make a normal scoop and then pour most of it back. \n\nWill be going to the 92nd/Shea location from now on. 0
+Never really had a problem with this chipotle But had a terrible experience today. Employees were super rude from start to finish. Awful customer service. The lady at the end started rolling my burrito before I was even finished ordering. Never asked if I wanted anything else. Brought it home and right as I began to eat I noticed a decent sized black line on my tortilla - sharpie. Avoided the entire middle of my burrito. Sharpie isn't toxic but it's still not good to ingest. Disappointing because this chipotle is very close to my house. But it isn't much farther to go to 90th and Shea. I will not be returning to this location. 0
+I've been meaning to review Red Robbin, I mean Red Robin for awhile. My wife and I went in here late one night after waiting about 10 minutes at our table at Mimi's for a waiter. Unfortunately we went over to Red Robin for a very poor tasting $19 per person Burger, drink and fry combo. They have unlimited fries, who cares, the burgers suck. 0
+While the staff is pretty friendly here, there is NO need to have a drive thru (with at least 15 cars blocking the parking lot) in a state that has 120 degree heat. I'm pretty sure Arizona & Starbucks are doing their share to contribute to global warming. 0
+They destroy my drink 8/10 times and their baristas are quite rude. For one of the busiest Starbucks in Scottsdale, they lack quite a bit. I stopped coming to this Starbucks. I now go to the other one inside the store off the freeway. 0
+"I went to this place because I bought a Groupon for 30 Dysport units (just enough to treat the frown lines between my brows.). I arrived 15 minutes early for my 5:00 appointment. I FINALLY got in for my FIVE MINUTE PROCEDURE at 6:05 - and then waited longer for the doctor to appear - making us late for my husband's physical therapy appointment. The receptionist - after the third time I asked how much longer it would be - finally deigned to tell me \""""Oh, we're running about 15 minutes behind\"""". Meanwhile 5 people went in ahead of me. After getting into the room, I noticed things looked a just little shabby, and there was an (open!) syringe on the counter. I should have insisted that I be allowed to watch the draw of the product - but, foolish me, I trusted all was as it should be. When the doctor finally appeared she was pleasant enough, though she tried very hard to talk me into an additional Dysport injection in my forehead I declined. Now, 2 days later, I have yet to see ANY results, which leads me to suspect either the Dysport wasn't applied properly or perhaps I didn't get the full dosage. I've used this product several times in the past and usually only require 20 units of Dysport (and about 10 of Botox) to treat those minimal lines. All in all, a frustrating spend of our limited time. I won't return." 0
+I'm shocked to see so many positive reviews. Bread is subpar, staff at the location is rude, or at least they were to us. Definately will not return to this store, nor purchase any of their products (which are sold under many different names). 0
+I'm writing this on behalf of my wife and myself. In addition to my wife's regular checkups for about a decade, Dr. Grade was the doctor for all three of our children. We've always felt in the best hands with her and we'd highly recommend her as a doctor. 1
+"This dry cleaner recently took over from the previous owners that I decided to stop going to because they didn't accommodate alterations on site. My daughter wanted a neighborhood cleaner to bring her Sanctuary Elements uniform to...a Diane Von Furstenberg dress that she has to have cleaned weekly. She asked me to drop off her dress so I decided to add a White House/Black Market cotton/viscose sweater to be cleaned. White House is my go-to store for all my work clothes.\n\nWhen I went to pick up the dress and sweater, my sweater was BEIGE!!! The young girl behind the counter saw my face and said \""""Is their something wrong?\"""" I said \""""Yes, my white sweater looks like its been ruined. It was white.\"""" She said \""""I'm sorry, we've had trouble with the guy in the back. I will put it back through to be cleaned again.\"""" I relented.\n\nA week later I went to pick it up. Now, let me tell you. A cotton and viscose sweater has a shiny thread appearance to it. It is has a lusterous rather than matte fabric. My sweater looked beat-up, dingy, grayed, frayed and lacked the original luster it held. Obviously, the cleaners damaged it the first time and in order to get the discoloration or polluted smog out of it they had to bleach it. The sweater recommends you use non-chlorine bleach. It has the option to hand wash or dry clean. The owner Martin happened to be the one I was greeted by upon pick up. I very calmly spoke to him and told him I was not happy. I said, \""""My sweater is ruined. It's lost its white color and is quite frayed. It's not shiny anymore.\"""" He said, \""""I am sorry and paused.\"""" I said, \""""I would like it replaced.\"""" He said, \""""You will have to find your receipt. Bring a copy of your receipt and I will reimburse you.\"""" I agreed and he asked to retain the sweater.\n\nThis sweater wasn't horribly expensive. It was $88 but i got it on sale for $66.88. I keep all my receipts and found it. I returned one week later and left off a copy of the receipt with a new clerk. I was told I would get a call when my check was ready to be picked up.\n\nI didn't get a call back. This was a busy time for me so i finally got over there on Christmas Eve to pick up my reimbursement check. Martin was there. He said \""""I am not going to reimburse you. I took your sweater to the White House/Black Market store and spoke to two sales people and the manager. I compared your sweater to another similar sweater and everyone agreed it was just like new.\"""" I was flabbergasted. I said, \""""You're kidding right? You went to the store? I'm embarrassed for you. You can't tell it has been ruined? Your clerk said that you had trouble with another work who turned it beige.\"""" He said something like ... the sweater was cleaned properly and I have been reassured by the store it is in its original condition. I don't remember what he said after that. I can't believe a store would not stand by its customer's disapproval of their services and not make amends. \n\nYou guys! My sweater is un-wearable! It's off to Goodwill. I am not the kind of person to get mad at vendors. I don't complain and if you ask anyone I am usually overly agreeable and provoke a group consensus. \n\nI also am going to write customer service at White House. I find them to be a reputable company that stands behind their products. I think Martin wanted to be right instead of satisfying a customer. All over $66.88. Ridiculous! I would not recommend this company. My daughter has told the Sanctuary to not use this dry cleaner either for their uniforms. \n\nThey have two locations. Please don't go to either one of them. at 3375 E. Shea Blvd. or 9301 E. Shea Blvd." 0
+The restaurant is hidden away in the corner of a busy strip mall near Chompie's. Happy hour is Sun-Thu 5pm-6pm, when all sushi (non-market priced nigiris not makis) on the menu are 50% off. Most items are $4-$5. The highest price item is amaebi (raw sweet shrimp) $7, which was huge and very fresh. The head is served deepfried which is better than any french fry. I also like the oysters with ponzu sauce. 1
+Can't say enough good things about Sushi Ko. A regular group from work and I go at least once a week and sometimes as much as 3 times a week for lunch. The specials are great and the quality of the food is always excellent. \n\nIf you are looking for a glam-type of sushi bar that serves dozens of western rolls then go to Ra.... but if you want tasty, reasonably priced AUTHENTIC sushi then Sushi Ko is the place! 1
+I am a big fan of chipotle. Kind of embarrassed to say it but I have gotten Chipotle about once a week for the past 4 years. I usually go pick it up during lunch at work, and this location is the one I always go to. This location might be busy, but the workers there are AWESOME. From the line cooks to the manager, they are all very friendly and accommodating. The best part is how efficient they are at making your burrito. Other chipotles' in the Phoenix area take note! Suggestion to avoid the lines: Get there around 12:30 instead of around noon. 1
+"Came in dressed for work, though admittedly with my wheeled cart because I was on my way to Walmart. This was apparently sufficient to get me the \""""delay until the customer leaves\"""" treatment.\n\nYou're a crappy burger joint near a Walmart. You have no justification for this level of snobbery." 0
+The usually good food was disappointing. Two Specials (Entrees) bombed.\nTrio Ravioli was over laden with dough. and the Linguini with clam sauce was tasteless.\nStick with sandwiches and pizza. 0
+"Beware the lunch \""""special\"""" of a slice of cheese pizza for $3. I ordered two slices and a medium drink for take out.. My bill was $9.15!! What the...?! Seriously??\n\nFor that price, I was anticipating a couple of nice-size slices of pizza but each was maybe the size of my hand and that includes the 1\"""" crust on the end!! \n\nI'll admit the pizza tasted good, but the disastrous value made it hard to enjoy. Lesson learned. If I return, it will be with a coupon in hand." 0
+Was looking for a place that delivers Pizza and found this joint on Yelp. I ordered a small Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza w/Jalapenos on 1/2 ($10.95 plus $1.75 for each topping).\n\nThe Pizza was delivered pretty quickly.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wEc4JE2NYQr1RnGjGr4q7w?select=YteH1pH5LJEpwG07ZX3N9A\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wEc4JE2NYQr1RnGjGr4q7w?select=HlzLd9Q8thIf0PZ33AgRuw\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wEc4JE2NYQr1RnGjGr4q7w?select=-8ecQVJPSRa3WlsKLsTbIQ\n\nI took one bite out of a slice and instantly became a fan! The Sausage had a nice balance of flavors...slightly sweet, but very good. The Jalapenos are on the spicy side, which is how I like it.....for some people, it may be too much.\n\nOverall, it was a solid Pizza.\n\nReturn Factor - 100% 1
+"For the record: I'm just not that into salmonella. \n\nWe hit this place on a Wed after work for some snacks and a beer. We needed a fun place to go to fairly quickly because we have a little one that hits the sack early. \n\nIt was still happy hour -it goes until 7, so that goes in the plus column, so we ordered quesadillas ($4 on hh menu) and a cobb salad to share. The quesadillas were really only worth about $4- two of the pieces had nothing but cheese in them. The two pieces in the middle had some tomatoes, green onions and black beans. Definitely not worth the more than $4 they normally are. \n\nThen, our salad showed up with chicken that was completely raw in the middle. All the way through every slice- RAW, PINK, JELLY. We sent it back and the server was pretty apologetic. \n\nWhen it arrived, the manager brought it and literally all he was was, \""""Sorry,\"""" and dropped it off at the table. Maybe I'm a snob, but if I had almost made an entire family seriously ill, I would have offered to pay for the salad. \n\nWe will probably skip this place and just hit Four Peaks from here on out." 0
+Went here last night with coworkers. Great happy hour prices. Nice atmosphere. Definitely a chill casual sports bar feel. Just got bar food but it was good. Looking forward to going back for poker or trivia. 1
+K'Os is a great place to go for happy hour. They have awesome specials and the drink prices aren't bad at all. I've been here multiple times, and I have never had bad service. The patio is a dog friendly patio, which is nice. We go there for the sports games because there are 6 different tv's outside playing the different games, and you can get a little sound box for your table that will play the audio for the game you want to watch, which I thought was super cool. If you're looking to have some fun and watch a game and have some drinks, I would suggest you try K'Os. 1
+Had a service issue but owner handled very professionally. The food is very good, and have eaten there many times! Being able to smoke cigars on back patio is a great add! 1
+Great sports bar and grill. We called ahead for seating for 20 after a ballgame. The service was quick and friendly. The food was good. The nachos are huge! The Irish Stew is comfort food! The outside patio had our group set up in two big tables. It was a nice place to celebrate our winning game and enjoy fellowship with the team. 1
+Misdiagnosed the problem. Didn't even seem to want to fix it. Dukes was much more professional, fixed the correct problem and even gave better pricing for the blower motor, which wasn't even broken.\n\nThe worst part is that I know the ac guys tech most likely had a generic relay in his van. And even if he didn't, I'm sure hq has them in stock. We went three days without ac because of the holiday, waiting for a shop to buy a motor from. 0
+We had the pleasure of working with Bradys Florals for our destination wedding at the Sanctuary Camelback Resort and Spa. \n\nDuring our initial conversation with Lorraine I asked her to show me something I have never seen before. And boy did she deliver! She produced some of the most spectacular arrangements I have ever seen. Not only does she have impeccable taste but she was a joy to work with. In fact, we trusted her so much that we ultimately gave her complete creative freedom for the event. \n\nThe difference between a regular florist and a DESIGNER, is that Lorraine was able to bring our wedding space to life by creating elegant, balanced designs combined with unique colors and textures. \n\nI was overwhelmed with guests praising how magnificent the flower arrangements were. My cascading bouquet of QueenAnne's lace, ranunculus and orchids smelled incredible. But my personal favorite was her chuppah design of smilax which accentuated the incredible garden view of the mountains.\n\nEvery detail was considered. Every petal was inspected. It was simply... breathtaking. Thank you again to Lorraine and the entire crew at Brady's and the Sanctuary who made our wedding simply unforgettable. 1
+House Margs are good cheap and big. Just how I like my men. 0
+Came here for lunch because my lunch date wanted Mexican and it was by both our offices. They had a $4.99 special of a chicken enchilada with a side of beans and rice. What a smokin' deal, right? Unfortunately, the enchilada was horrible. It was tasteless, old and completely falling apart. I picked at it and ended up with about 4 bites. The chips and dip was the only bonus out of the entire meal. I definitely got what I paid for. Never again. 0
+Absolutely atrocious service, while there were only three tables of customers at 7pm on a Saturday night. To top it off, the waiter was a smart ass when, after 15 minutes of his being MIA, we inquired as to his whereabouts when we wished to order more drinks & food. On the plus side, the food was fine and arrived quickly (even before the chips and salsa appetizer?). 0
+The White Sands Chimi is my regular favorite. Best salsa in town but ask for the hot salsa which is my number one favorite. Margaritas are great and HUGE. Food is more New Mexican than Mexican. It's spicy but excellent. Ask for Raul. He made us laugh and gave us great service. Our favorite Mexican in Scottsdale. 1
+Arribas is great! The chips are fresh and both salas and the bean dip are delicious. I had the white sands chimichanga - it was so good! 1
+"Just returned from a \""""skin care bootcamp.\"""". The staff at Van Dyke are all warm, welcoming, and quite knowledgeable about their products (including the non-clinical staff). Dr. Van Dyke was informative, down to earth and funny during her lecture. Looking forward to learning more about them and their services." 1
+Surprised to see such bad reviews here, so I am going to overcompensate with a 5-star so they can work to even this deal out...\n\nIt is not a 5-star place, no doubt, but for where it is, what it is, and the price it is, damn good deal and a nice track...\n\nIt's harder than one would think to play golf in Scottsdale if you are a reasonably good golfer and want a good course, but can't afford a $200 dollar round. I don't like the super cheap courses because its more pain than it is pleasure.\n\nStarfire offers that middle ground for me, a mid-range golf course, that by no means is it BEAUTIFUL or BREATHTAKING, but what it is, a good track for a good price... There are a couple of really great holes too...\n\nYou'll find me out here at least 1x a month 1
+Wow...and I don't mean that in a good way! It's hard for me to write a review about a business like this as my experiences are typically not this bad, but here we go: My first review that is really bad. I visited this Chili's today because I had a couple of gift cards received from the holidays and lunch was still marinating at home. I previously heard that they had a menu of 550 calorie meals. I'm not really a calorie counter, but I'm definitely health conscious and I looked at what the offerings were from the website and was impressed by their 550 calorie meals. They seemed really appetizing and filling and for the most part used unprocessed, unrefined ingredients. \n\nWell, I arrived for lunch as aforementioned and there was no greeter. Okay...that's fine. I just waited a little. It gave me time to view the interior to get a feel for it before I go any further. I didn't like the environment. It was really dark; a lot of that of course had to do with the cloudy weather we had today. This was lunch time though and I wasn't looking for any mood lighting. The next thing I didn't like was that it felt like a bar. Now I know this wasn't a fancy restaurant, but I didn't come here to be at a bar! So minutes passed and I was getting incredibly impatient because there was still no greeter to offer me a seat. Was I free to sit anywhere I want? Defintely, NO! I was about to leave, but my companion didn't want to go and walked a little further into the restaurant to look for a server. I was facing the door at this point and someone near the bar area asked if someone was helping us. Of course, NO! We were seated. I agreed with the first seat we were offered, but after sitting there for a few seconds I realized it was just too dark. I asked if it was okay to sit by the window and was allowed to sit elsewhere. \n\nAlas, I sat down again and looked through the menu. Where is the 550 calorie meals? I don't see it on the menu or anywhere on display at the table. I looked through the menu to see if there was anything at all that I could replace that whole idea with and the answer was NO! I wonder if the 550 calorie meals were only offered for dinner. I don't know. I didn't bother to ask either so I just walked out.\n\nI assume this Chili's isn't always a bad deal and bad expierience, but I have to rate this visit according to my experience. ONE STAR!!! Hey, Chili's at Shea, it hurts me as much as it hurts you. 0
+I should have checked on here before visiting this place. If I could give them no stars I would too.\n\nI am sorry to say that this was by far the worst experience I have had dealing with anyone. I have dealt with some horrible used car salesmen before and this appliance place puts them all to shame. They have no common sense what so ever. They delivered a defective refrigerator and had the audacity to want to charge us 25% restocking fee when we requested to exchange it. I am appalled at their business practices and can not fathom how could someone let $35k worth of a sales fall through because they do not want to work with the customer and resolve some issues that in my opinion could have easily been rectified. Thanks to them we ended up going to Spencers and saved an additional $1200 because they were running a special when you buy a refrigerator, stove-top, and oven. 0
+"I'm joining the list of bad reviews to this place.\nI came here looking for the whole thing... New kitchen and I was going all out. He assured me that this place was the place to be \""""no worries I'll take care of you\"""". I had looked online so I had a pretty good idea of what I was going to spend, after telling him what I wanted he told me that he would get back to me with a price... I figured that he was going to try to give me a good price and that he needed to get approval for it.. The next day he called me and said \"""" I have good news, I got you the contractors price but you have to pay for it up from\"""". I was pretty exited and told him great!!!! How much? $24750.00 - at that point I thought that maybe there was a mistake on what the whole order had been.. I had priced all the items for $21000.00 online..\nThe next day, I stopped by to see what the discrepancy was.. Well the only thing wrong was the fact that he wanted to make an extra $250 per item on top of what the listed price was... I asked him to let me see the book were I got the prices from and he reduced... Then I told him that I had looked online and he was way off. He responded with \""""all of the appliances sold online are defective or old models.. \nI must had a sign on my forehead that said idiot that day.. I simply walked way.. \nI drove to a place on Tatum and bell, walked in and told the guy what I needed. He got me a quote of $20000.00 - I offered him $18000 he said yes and 3 weeks latter I was ready to remodel the kitchen..." 0
+If ur not a middle aged or older women from scottsdale and loaded don't plan on getting any help. There's some great furniture and the name says it all Fiesta. 0
+If you're looking for fresh, healthy, quick and tasty, The Blue Burrito is a sure bet. We recently tried the Shea/Scottsdale Rd. location (NE corner), which has a very attractive bar. The whole restaurant has a modern, comfortable, welcoming feel, but the long bar really caught our attention. It's the perfect place to come after work to enjoy a drink, some socializing, not spend a lot or wait long for your food. We originally ordered only iced teas until we saw how reasonably priced the margaritas were, which were delicious and refreshing.\n\nThe staff was friendly, patient, helpful and exuded the feeling that they liked working there. I even chatted a bit with Memo the cook, whose open kitchen was clean and orderly.\n\nAs for the food, it's very satisfying and will cause next-day cravings! My husband orders the shrimp burrito, which is really big! I must have the machaca beef tacos and our little one likes the cheese quesadillas. The rice and beans are good sides, but the free chips, pico de gallo and the available salsas are positively addictive! \n\nThis location is now our favorite Blue Burrito :) 1
+Cute place for kids but overly priced. $20 for my 5 year old boy to get a buzz cut. Not worth it to sit in a taxi. 0
+Go to The Yard House.... For Beer and Food....\n\nYes - The Yard House is chain but their food is 100000x. The menu actually sounds more appealing and the food actually is better..\n\nI was looking forward to going to 4 Peaks after hearing great things. I certainly enjoy a nice cold beer. (Which they don't have at 4 Peaks - b/c apparently room temperature and slightly colder are the perfect temps to bring out the flavor?!?! - if thats the case - then why was the frosty mug created?)\n\nOur water was great - straight up honest about what he likes and didn't in regard to the menu - which I really appreciate.\n\nOverall - unimpressed.... 0
+A great Brewpub!! It is about half way between two of my favorite golf stores, so thankfully it is very convenient for me. They also have two of my favorite beers - Kilt Lifter and Oatmeal Stout. Consequently, I am here on a regular basis.\n\nI have stopped by at all times of the day - lunch, happy hour, and dinner. I have to confess, I very seldom eat here - not because the food is bad - but simply because I am usually on my way one place or another. What I have eaten - burgers, pizza, appetizers - all have been good, but not outstanding. However, the portions are large and filling.\n\nWhat stands out are their beers. Beside my two favorites, the IPA's are solid, and their specialty beers are outstanding. \n\nAlthough it can get rushed at times, I have always had great service. My only criticism is that sometimes they do not schedule correctly, and the poor servers are running to keep up. They do a wonderful job, but you can tell that they have to many tables to serve. \n\nBe aware - it can get busy, particularly at night and during popular games. If you don't like crowds, or just want quiet conversation and drinking, it can be overwhelming. 1
+I have been to this place a couple of times for business lunches and had never been disappointed with food or service until tonight.\n\nFood 2/5\n\nWe had the thai hummus and southwest burger. The hummus is actually very nice. Has a nice kick to it and you take taste the peanut sauce but its not overwhelming. The pita however was very soggy and felt like it came straight out of a microwave. The southwest burger was good, nothing more and nothing less. I did expect more 'southwest flavor' though.\n\nService 1/5\n\nAbout 2 minutes after our appetizer was brought out the server brought our entree's 'Sorry, your server put in two different tickets' was his reaction when he noticed that we had just begun eating the appetizer. When we asked our waitress she said 'its so quiet tonight that they're just really fast bringing out the food.' \n\nWhen I notified the waitress that the fries were luke warm and that I was not happy with the whole situation she looked at us with a 'wow, I really dont care. wtf are you complaining about' attitude and asked us what we would like her to do. \nI guess it was too much to ask of her to just fix the situation. We ended up eating our appetizer as dessert -after- our entree since the entree itself wasnt warm to begin with and didnt want it to cool any further while we ate our appetizers. Then, when we *after* were finished another server brought new fries -which we did not ask for and sent back to the kitchen- ???\n\nTo top it off, our server must have noticed that we already had dessert in the form of appetizers and dropped the check at our table without asking whether we wanted dessert. And yes, you've guessed it, everything was on there we paid full price for very poor service and mediocre food.\n\nThe beer was good though but thankfully you can get that at a dozen other places throughout the valley. 0
+We called to make Friday night reservations for a party of 16 - they said they didn't take reservations so we decided to go anyway and drink beer until we could get seated. To our most pleasant surprise, they pulled together some tables upstairs and we were seated right away. Our waitperson was very patient and helpful as we all tried to decide what to eat and what beer to drink. Service was excellent! Food was excellent! The beer was excellent as well - thanks Four Peaks for a wonderful evening. 1
+Big City Bagels is somewhere between a bagel cafe and Einstein. They don't have all the trappings of a cafe (no egg salad, none of that) but they do have nice normal bagel flavors and the bagels were slightly better than Einstein. \n\nThey have a huge Snapple fridge which excited me, but alas, no regular Snapple. Why is everything diet here? I don't get it. 0
+I'm rarely in Scottsdale, but I had meetings all day. I asked a coworker where to go for lunch and he made the suggestion we hit up Big City Bagels. I'm so glad we did. \n\nI had a BLT Bagel to fulfill my bacon craving. The bacon was crispy and there was plenty of it. The sandwich was great, filling without being heavy. The veggies were fresh and tasty. The staff was friendly and I was quite impressed. Now I'm looking for a reason to go back to Scottsdale for another lunch! 1
+My mom and I stopped here for a quick lunch one day and enjoyed the food! We each got a sandwich and each were fresh and tasty! Staff was friendly and welcoming too! My only suggestion for them is to have some sweet stuff out where we can see them because if I saw something sweet (and I know you have sweet stuff for sale) then I would have probably bought something sweet :) Oh and when the weather is nice this would be a great place to chill outside (they have a patio out front). 1
+Really friendly folks serving up good breakfast grub and great coffee. 1
+In my constant quest to find good bagels in AZ I came across Big City and figured I'd give them a shot. The bagels are great! Again, the salt bagels here don't have the rocky salt that I'm used to but this place does a nice job. The salt, everything, poppy and onion are delicious and they have a Hawaiian, which I didn't think would be good but I ended up loving it (it has coconut and I think pineapple). The cream cheese is very good and they put the right amount on, at least for my taste. I like the fact that these aren't the pale bagels you mostly see out here, these are crispy outside with a nice toasty brown color.\n\nHusband loves the weekend omelet sandwich. Convenient location and parking - major plus. I take bagels to go each time and I freeze them - these defrost and toast up great, another plus. 1
+The most amazing furniture that you can not find else where . The contemporary designs are all original . And the style of designs is beautifully . The quality is absolutely impeccable . And the staff is highly experienced and carry a lot of knowledge about furniture and design . 1
+If you want to spend time on the internet and have a nice meal this is a great place for it. Some things on the menu are better than others, but the ambiance is nice and the wifi works well. 1
+Came here for a cup of soup to go. I guess there is a spot for pick up orders and the regular line. I assumed since I was taking to go I would be able to order my soup and go since I had to be back in to work in 15 minutes. The girl at the register asked me for a pick up order and I told her I didn't know I had to call ahead and I just wanted a cup of soup to go. She informed me Id have to wait in the regular mile long line just to get a to go order because I had not ordered it on the phone. So I can go outside place the order on my phone and pick it up..but when it comes to asking you in the store I cant? If someone is getting something to go most of the time its because their in a hurry and need to get back to work. She was very rude and told me well the line is going pretty fast anyways. Well needless to say by the time I got the soup and returned to work my break was up and I couldn't even eat the soup! I really loved Wildflower but I that put such a bad taste in my mouth. I don't think I'll ever return. 0
+First and last time here. Location makes all the difference! The Wildflower across the street from McCormick Railroad Park has never messed up my order! This location was a disaster. Not only did they majorly mess up my order, I got my order to go, so I did not realize my order was wrong until after I drove all the way home and opened my bag. To start, this place asks for your name when you order, So they messed up my name and were calling out someone else's name for about 10 minutes before they realized it was my order. So there was a long wait, no where to sit, and because they did not make my order correctly, I basically had to throw it out. I was charged extra for things I did not receive, so I am mad about that. I will never go back there. I will stick with the Wildflower Bread Company by the railroad park. 0
+You would think this place is actually in Mexico given how long I had been meaning to try it. I can only say, I should have gone sooner. Really good Mexican food-not the touristy crap or the Scottsdaled up version. I tried the green chile and loved it. Decor is nothing to write home about, but not a complete dive either. Service was excellent.\n\nI actually didn't find it all that cheap considering it's basic Mexican food, but I guess it's cheap for Scottsdale. Dinners run about $12 on average. Lunch about $7. They also have breakfast. On the bad side, they apparently have a lunch buffet. God only knows how big my ass will get knowing that tidbit of information. Five dollar a gallon gas may actually be a good thing. 1
+Great food & service. Bridget is the BEST waitress! A group of us go here for lunch about once a month and she knew our orders by heart after our 2nd visit. Would highly recommend the topopo salad and the lunch buffet. 1
+Excellent team of doctors. I highly recommend American Family Dentistry. I have been to many dentists around the valley, some very scarring experiences, & some first time appointments that I never did wind up scheduling a second. American family dentist is tried & true. Dr Lida D. Raoufi is beyond amazing - I have never met a doctor so warm, & nurturing while drilling holes in my teeth! & the dental assistants are such pros! They definitely know their stuff. Great, great staff.\n\n\nThe only reason I am giving four stars, is because unfortunately I had a couple root canals done here - however their referral to the doctor who managed to complete the procedure was lacking in skill. Years later I am now having problems, & am having to pay thousands more (even with insurance!) to get medicine put in it, drilled, & then re-done. If they would have been highly skilled in the first place - this wouldn't have even been necessary. I had also told the male doctor on staff about this problem - as I wasn't sure what it was looking like below the surface, but it was bothering me. & he didn't even bother to check it out. It was an obvious problem, as I was feeling it internally - then 5 year X-rays come & there is a TOTALLY apparent problem that easily could have been checked out, possibly corrected with less invasive techniques. 1
+Service was marginal and food was not very good. I remember this place being better, but I guess they changed their menu around a bit ago. Let's just say I like the old one better. I will pass on this place moving forward. 0
+This location is clean, on time and has very professional, skilled therapists. One of the very best Massage Envy locations, I recommend it. Plus, when I call last minute, they usually can accommodate me, such a bonus! 1
+Very rude manager( Jennie ). Poor customer service. Employee Joyce was very disrespectful & will not be returning to this location. 0
+Very nice staff, I'm going to miss it as I move a little further away. However I use the online ordering and it's great to wish other stores did this 1
+"I usually would think one Burger King is the same as the next but....wow....this place was terrible! I got a coupon in the mail and saw they have a new chicken parm sandwich and I was in a hurry so I decided what the hell. After I ordered and I got to the window, the woman at the window didn't even acknowledge me. After a few minutes, she told me my total, I paid, she gave me my food and closed the window. Never heard another word after my total. That should have been an indication of what my food was going to be like. When I pulled up to the end of the drive thru, I opened my bag, unwrapped my sandwich and thought the bread was a bit cold. I took a bite into my sandwich only to find that bun was slightly frozen, the marinara sauce cold, the cheese frozen and the chicken lukewarm at best! I put the car in reverse, went to the window and waited. The same woman opened the window, didn't say anything to me so I told her about the sandwich. I explained that the sandwich was cold and the cheese was frozen. Her reply? Well after what seemed like an eternity of silence, her reply was \""""no it's not. The cheese is cold though\"""". I said \""""noooo...the sandwich is cold and the bun is a bit frozen still\"""". After snatching the sandwich out of my hand, she closed the window. A couple minutes later a guy handed me a bag with a new sandwich. Again, no words. Just window opened and then closed. I was afraid to open the bag but I was brave. This time the chicken was hot and everything was cold. I couldn't even eat it. I just ended up throwing it away. They have lost my business." 0
+"This is a course I keep coming back to time and time again. I bought their OB Golf Club and have golfed most of their courses, and this is my favorite. I bring my friends here when they visit, because with the OB card, they also get discounted rates. And universally, after I ask them at the end of their visit, which of the OB courses they liked the best, it is Eagle Mountain.\n\nEvery time I have played, the condition of the course was immaculate. The advantage of this course, over the We-Ko-Pa courses, is that the carries aren't as bad, and seems to be more forgiving. It is surrounded by homes, but they are back enough that they do not come into play.\n\nFinally the staff was friendly, and helpful. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars was that it took a long time to play. Every time I have played it has been \""""cart path\"""" only, which really adds to the time it takes to play (especially if you are in the opposite rough).\n\nI highly recommend it to everyone, and it should be everyone's list of courses to play." 1
+Although I've never played this course, I give it one star because of their 48hr cancellation policy. If you are an out of town golfer do not book at this course, because if you can't make your round for any reason you WILL be charged regardless. \n\nYou've been warned. 0
+Our king room as very nice and spacious with a comfortable sitting area, fireplace and patio with a beautiful view of Gunsight mountain. The linens and towels were so soft and our bed was very comfortable too. The summer rates cannot be beat!! There were a few small elements of the room that were in need of repair but other than that it was very nice! We will recommend this hotel to our friends. 1
+"After having had lunch at the Grill at Eagle Mountain Fountain Hills, AZ, we looked forward to being able to someday stay at the beautiful resort. A trip to AZ that was related to a recently deceased parent was made better with the fact that my husband booked a suite at the Inn at Eagle Mountain for the 1 night we needed to be in town. 6 weeks prior to our trip he made the reservations and we received confirmation. We looked forward to taking solace in the gorgeous surroundings. We arrived in Phoenix and as we were being shuttled to the car rental facility, my husband turned his phone on. A voice mail had been left from the Inn telling us they did not have a room for us. We immediately called to find out what the problem was and were told they \""""we're very sorry, but...\"""" they had no rooms available. When we explained we had confirmation from a reservation made through the hotel (not a travel outfit), they again apologized saying \""""it appeared we had been 'mistakenly' wait-listed\"""". They offered to find us a \""""comparable place to stay\"""". We arrived at the Inn about 30 mins later. Our first question was why were we not notified until we had arrived in town. Their reply was that they were waiting to see if there might be a last minute cancellation. As an explanation we were told that new owners had recently taken over and were not well versed in the customer service aspect of hotel management. The receptionists agreed that this was unacceptable. They did get us booked into another local hotel. Far from the beautiful ambiance of the Eagle Mt properties and the comfort of a king-size suite, we were directed to the nearby Marriott Courtyard, in a room with double beds. Disappointed, doesn't describe how we felt. A \""""sorry\"""" from the desk and absolutely no suggestion of compensation left us feeling as though we were unimportant as guests. So, no, we will not be returning to Inn at Eagle Mountain! We will not be recommending the Inn at Eagle Mountain." 0
+There are a handful of restaurants right on the park and this is one of them. We were attracted to the outdoor seating on a beautiful day. There is more seating outdoors than in and the inside feels more like a bar, with TVs playing sports. We came around 2:30pm and surprisingly had to wait for a table.\nOnce seated, the staff began service that was quite friendly, but as the meal went on, we got less and less attention and an apathetic attitude. I don't think it was anything we did. Our party of 4 each got entrees and shared an appetizer.\n\nI had the chicken wings mild which were quite weak. They make them crunchy here which is something I like but I wish I had gotten the hot ones. Mild just didn't do it for me. The lines for the bathroom were long and there were most certainly non customers using them. There is one bathroom for each gender that is a one-person-at-a-time kind. For a place that is named Euro Pizza, none of us got pizza, which should tell you something... 0
+OMG!\nThe cashier doesn't even said hi to you!\nDoesn't she realized that we are the ones who paid her paycheck? From now on I think is worth to drive to Scottsdale to a different car wash then headaches here in f hills in this place! 0
+Ridiculous.....only two people drying cars with 10 cars lined up on Sunday morning. I was there for over 45 minutes and when I pulled in there were only 3 cars in front of me. I really feel sorry for the 10 people behind me! I told the cashier to ask the manager to come out, but he wouldn't. Maybe he should have been out there drying the cars. And they never have any order...they don't keep track of who came in earliest so that they do the cars in the order they arrived. I will go down to Scottsdale from now on! 0
+Dissappointing to say the least. Pizza crust is good but the add on's are just thrown on to a piece of cheese pizza and called good. Ray's still has the best by the slice! I won't be going back... 0
+"Visited with my mother one evening, as Appian Way has been her fave restaurant for many years. It is hard to respect a restaurant that serves cold butter in foil packets, not olive oil. Service was very slow, despite it being not that busy for a Saturday night. Had to wait a couple of times with empty waters, even had to flag a different waiter to top us off. The calamari was very good - tender, not greasy, and just a light dusting of breading. The meal took forever to arrive, despite being just a salad (DRENCHED in dressing) and an entree. The main entree was cold, as was the plate. Clearly the plate had been sitting in queue for some time (I had a hunch since the folks who came in after us, a party of four, were served first, and attentively at that). My mother voiced the complaint to the owner that the entree was cold but he barely seemed to acknowledge - he seems to be flighty and not that accomodating. Might want to up your customer service skills. Fountain Hills has far to go in terms of reputable, delicious dining establishments, but I had thought this \""""gem\"""" would continue to be a favorite." 0
+Love this place! My mom has taken her pets here for a long time and I take mine here too! They are patient and caring! The fact that they can trim my Beagles nails and she has no problems with them whatsoever shows how awesome they are! Good prices too! 1
+We have enjoyed going to Pei Wei for several years now, ever since PF Chang started rolling out the concept nationally. \n\nThe food is really good and the selection from different Asian cultural foods is outstanding -- they serve Thai, Korean, and of course Chinese. If you have never been to a Pei Wei think Panda Express with a more upscale menu and a sit-down atmosphere for a modest price.\n\nA good example was our dinner last evening. We came in around 5 pm, there was already a dozen or so patrons there. We ordered their new three choice combo meal and soup and the bill came in for less then $20.00. One of the managers came by to check if everything was prepared to liking and everything was delicious. Nice!\n\nGo! Enjoy! 1
+Found a big piece of glass in my husband's lemon filled powdered donut this morning. \nThis is our go to store for donuts..they make them from scratch. \nThey are usually great... He swallowed some of it...I took it and the piece of glass back to the store and showed it to the Bakery Manager and I said I would take all the lemon donuts off the shelf....the store manager refunded my money.\nwhen I was leaving. . I noticed the lemon filled donuts were still on the shelf. ..\n\nBuyer beware... 0
+The last few times we went in there were MANY dirty tables. We walked in the other night and almost every table was uncleaned, the kid who worked there was just standing there; he made no attempt to say hello or make a move to bus the tables. We loudly stated that if they couldn't even clean the tables, they probably wouldn't be able to serve us either, turned around, and walked out (we went to Euro Pizza instead). Although I liked the food on past visits I am definitely turned off to Streets at this point, not sure if we will ever go back again. \n\nI hope management reads this and does a reassessment of their business practices. We need good places to eat in Fountain Hills. Tell me you made changes and we will be back. 0
+This is my favorite course in the greater Phoenix area. The course is challenging, and the views are amazing!\n\nThis course is one that for some reason is generally overlooked as one of the best (in my opionion the best) course in Phoenix. It is off the beaten path a lttile, (sitting in Fountain Hills) but is really worth the extra 10 minuet drive. Staff is excellent, The last 6 holes (the Wicked 6) are a fresh idea in ending a course, and I enjoy it thuroughly. \n\nThe practice green is well kept, and is a great determination of how the course greens are. The chipping green is one of my favorites in town.\n\nCart girls are friendly, and always smiling. Prices are just right!\n\nIm always coming back, and they never give me a reason to not come back! 1
+I had eaten here 2 times previously and the service and food were both good \n This time , not so much. . My food was ok but not as hot. My server was a space cadet. She rushed me to order and when I asked for hot sauce and also asked for extra water for my tea bag I got neither. Her tip reflected my displeasure. Avoid this place! 0
+The food was what you should expect when going to Denny's but the staff just wasn't that good. I've almost never had a good waitress at Denny's before. Which granted the job does suck completely, BUT, you signed up for it so don't make everyone else's experience suck because of your incompetence. If you want Denny's then you should go. But do not expect a lovely waitress to meet your needs. 0
+First of all I want to say that I like this place because it's a hand wash and they do a pretty good job. The place is convenient because it's right by my house. The salesman is very friendly. I'm very picky when it comes to clean, and they sure know how to impress me. There's a waiting area which is good with air conditioning.\nI've been coming to this place for 2 years now and this has become my favorite car wash. If you're looking for a good car wash, I highly recommend this place! 1
+Beware! Went to pick up my new Apple Iphone 5C and then was told that I had to pay $200.00, NO I wasn't told that when I ordered it on a promotion. Had a very nice guy by the name of Carlo Torres help me with my FREE order and said he would call me when my phone was shipped but when I came in to get it a whole new ball game. What a rip off. 0
+"OK...I just walked back into my hotel room after a meal at this place. I think I'm being overly generous by even giving them one star. Fact of the matter is I had no choice but to give them one because there was nothing lower.\n\nI had the #5 combination which consisted of one cheese enchilada (which was 1/100th of a percent decent), one shredded beef hard shell taco (which was perhaps the best thing on the plate), and one bean tostada (stale tostada). I also ordered an overpriced ($7.95) chile relleno a la carte that tasted more like an \""""effen\"""" omelette. C'mon now!!! The consistency of the egg covering the chile relleno should be fluffy and quickly fried. This thing looked like and tasted as if they first made an Omelette and then wrapped it around a steamed chile....the chile wasn't even fire roasted!!!! \n\nFriends, I know real Mexican food....FINE Mexican food for that matter and this place IS NOT IT! With all due respect to those of you who have written rave reviews about this place and of course to the proprietors, BUT I think I would have had a much better meal at the nearest taco bell, gladly paying the $25 bucks I laid down for a less than mediocre meal. My recommendation to you all is .....DON'T BOTHER. They should really consider dropping the \""""FINE\"""" from the name of this establishment.\n\nOn a good note - The lady tending bar that evening was very very nice and attentive.... unfortunately the service alone can't hold this place up." 0
+Finally as a long time Angel fan I hit up a spring training session in AZ. It did not disappoint at all. My wife and went out and got to catch a game and scored some autographs. We stayed at the Comfort Inn that was about a mile away and walked to Tempe Diablo so we didn't have to deal with the parking. It was a Saturday game so it was sold out and pretty crowded. We lined up and scored a few autographs so I was pretty stoked. \n\nOur seats were in the Honey Brown Sweet Spot, which is the shaded area that is an all you can it section. (beast mode engaged) Seriously if you can get one of the tickets it will save you on a hot day and make sure your ready to eat. They serve up dogs, burgers and sausages. They also have peanuts, kettle chips and other little munchies that will keep you coming back for more. I was really hoping for a nacho bar. : ( \n\nI really enjoyed this little spot, its got a nice feel to it, its small and has a intimate feel. I got to meet the Angels owner Artie Moreno \n\nhttps://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/photo/Ugczd5RBPZbZpvfXjAZDTQ/l.jpg\n\nI want to make it back here to support my favorite baseball team. Oh and the fact that they have Genesee on tap which is a domestic beer from Buffalo, NY which was really random. CHEERS!!!!! 1
+First, this is my favorites Sub Factory location. It's the only one with the seafood sub. As a whole I'm not a huge fan of the chain, the food is low quality, bland, and unoriginal. 0
+If you like dated restaurants, with carpet that hasn't been clean in a decade, with an air quality that is stuffy and smelly, with long waits because they don't have enough waiters on the floor, and recipes that use the same 4 ingredients in all their dishes (one of them being LOTS of salt), then Riazzi's is the restaurant for you. 0
+"My friends and I enjoyed the food and service. The place could use a, \""""refresh and update\"""" but I enjoyed it overall. The food alone was worth it. The desserts were homemade and spectacular." 1
+I'm really pleased with the services that we got at this place. My wife and I are on a specialized meal plan that requires that we weigh and measure all of the food we eat. This kind of planning and prep makes it very difficult to eat out. However, the folks in the deli here were very helpful and accommodating to our requests in this regard.\n\nThen, when we were in the checkout line, our clerk offers us bags of ice to keep our food cold on the way home. This is far and away better service than the Whole Foods in San Mateo back in the Bay Area. I even remarked to my wife that I wish they could just pick the whole building up and relocate this Whole Foods to the San Francisco area. We'd come often for the great service. Prices are higher here than at Safeway, etc., but you are definitely getting what you pay for. 1
+This is the only Whole Foods i have been to , so i will have to check out some others as well.This one is quite close to my house is i like it. They have wonderful selections on everything. Fruits, veg, meat, seafood. They even have clothing, shoes and purfume. Vitamin selection is out the roof! So much to choose from. The one draw back,very high prices. Though they will give you $$$of your bill , if you bring in your own bags. When you want to to treat yourself to a great shopping experiance this is place. I feel that you will really enjoy it! 1
+3.5 STARS\n\nFOOD: I love my sandwiches, and Dilly's always satisfies me. The sandwiches are pretty big. I like the Smokey Mountain because any sandwich with bacon in it is twice as good as those without! I think you get a free cookie with your sandwich, not sure though. \n\nPRICE: Around $7 for a sandwich\n\nATMOSPHERE: Nothing amazing, but definitely good enough to sit down at.\n\nSKINNY: For those of you who love your sandwiches for lunch, go to Dilly's Deli and you shouldn't be disappointed. 1
+Soup and sandwich combo is good, enough to split! 1
+So I decided to order food from them for lunch for myself and a coworker. The ordering was easy enough and I was told it would be here by 1215 ordered at 1140am... I though sure not a problem... It got here at 1230... After I called to ask what was taking so long. No apologies or nothing... If you say your going to be here at a specific time show up promptly! It's my lunch hour! It was shortened thanks to you and your employees who don't give a damn. 23 bucks for 2 half sandwiches and small salads after tip.. Shoulda ordered something good for this price. I got the turkey sandwich and it was rather forgettable. I don't think I will be ordering from this establishment again. Shoulda just got in n out. 0
+I have eaten here twice and highly recommend it if you're a fan of savory bagels.\nThe first time I went here I had an everything bagel with cream cheese and a coffee. Both were very good. They have quite a few coffee options: 6 coffees and various creamers/milks, including vanilla half and half, which I used. I got my friend an egg and cheese on a bagel and everything seemed to be made fresh. \n\nI would not rate them 4 stars for the blueberry bagel I tried the next visit (though the strawberry cream cheese was very good). The coffee was, once again, very good. They also do free refills on the coffee, which is pretty fantastic. This time, I ate there and noticed they have some really interesting cream cheese flavors that I look forward to trying on future visits. \n\nThe service was really nice both times. The people working here were enjoyable and the food was ready quickly. 1
+8 bucks and change for 4 mediocre bagels and some disgusting strawberry cream cheese.. No thanks.. Not again 0
+Arizona Mills has the worst bathrooms I have ever been in. They are always really, really smelly and warm.\n\nI like that there are outlet stores, so you can save a lot of money, but at the same time some of the stores they have are really ghetto and a lot of the outlets have ghetto items.\n\nThe mall is always really packed and there are a ton of kids running around. People walk on the wrong side of the mall, or walk in large groups that prevent people from getting by.\n\nAnd the worst part: there are at least ten different cell phone kiosks and you get badgered every time you walk by. They wont leave you alone. They also have two or three of those carts that sell lotion. I have had people chase me into stores trying to get me to buy natural sea potions. It's just annoying and always makes my shopping experience uncomfortable. 0
+I made a few trips to this mall during our week in the Phoenix area. \n\nThe Nike Outlet was great, but otherwise, there weren't that many quality outlet stores. Most (or so it seemed to me) of the stores in this mall are not outlets and there just weren't the deals that I was expecting. 0
+This is not the place to go if you are in a rush. If you want to be in and out, do NOT got in. If you want to walk fast, it's impossible.\n\nBut if you're looking for a slow jaunt and don't mind people stopping right in front of you, this is the place for you.\n\nSome decent food places, the usual, plus Nathan's Hot Dogs. Rain Forrest Cafe can be fun too, but that's a whole different review. 0
+I have been going to AZ Mills because it has a store that I like to shop in - the Arizona Territory store, which has lots of cute stuff. Since I live in New Mexico, a lot of their merchandise is similar to that I would find in Albuquerque, but haven't been able to find at all. So I go there to buy certain items.\n\nFound out last night that a couple of the things that I buy at AZ Mills are available at Fry's---much less expensively! I don't think I'll be going to AZ Mills any more. 0
+I am a huge fan of this outlet mall since it has good stores with affordable prices for clothes, accessories and other items. One store that is definitely my favorite is Solstice Sunglass Outlet, which offers high end sunglasses for prices up to 70% off the original price. It has fast become my source for designer sunglasses (have purchased two pairs of Dior Homme sunglasses for less than 130 dollars each!). It's also a good place to window shop and to spend a nice weekend. It is an obligated stop everytime I'm in town! 1
+Rock the Rivas!\n\nIt's _bertos clone type shop.\n\nEverything is good and fresh... \n\nIt's cheap and quick.\n\nTheir Carne Asada is better than amado's and filli b's.\n\nHit it up after you're nice and drunk from rocking out at the Yucca Tap Room! 1
+"I was leaving REI today and decided to stop in for a taco and a burrito at Taco Nazo. I am huge fan of cheap taco shops and will try just about any. This place will be on the list of \""""Do not Return\"""". \n\nThe beans in my burrito were soupy and tasted burnt, and the shredded beef in the taco tasted like beef jerky. They also charge for chips and salsa. Lame." 0
+At best this is mediocre food, the hot sauces were not, the chili rellano was a rice filled burrito with one strip of chile and no rellano. Don't go here. 0
+Small plastic fork. Let's start there. I had the fish tacos and they were edible only because I was starving. Poor excuse for salsa bar. Service was ok served with a smile at least but all in all food was horrid. At least it is hard to mess up Horchata :) \n\nRivas or Filly B's next time I need a quick Mexican dive fix for lunch or very early AM snack. 0
+Just under $9.00 for a combo #2 Pork Burrito, rice & beans with a medium Melon drink. The Burrito was dry, meat greasy, beans runny and only a few spoonfulls of pico de gallo in the condiment tray. No Salsa verde or any red sauce at all. Staff was surly and made me feel like I bothered them to eat there.\n\nWhy didn't I read the Yelp reviews before stopping in ... 0
+A perfectly acceptable strip mall Mexican joint that happens to be next to REI, which I found particularly convenient on the two occasions I had to go there during a recent trip to Arizona. Just thinking about the homestyle dishes they serve here is making me hungry for Mexican food right now. You fuckers are spoiled in the Southwest, I hope you know that. We don't get cafeteria food of this caliber where I'm from. One tip: don't order coffee.\n\nOne tip for the owners: is the gigantic TV really necessary? Also, get better coffee. 0
+Clean, affordable, and friendly. What else can you ask for? After being driven out of my boyfriend's apartment by bed bugs, we needed a place to stay for the night. Although there were less expensive places to grab a room for the night, I always come to Hawthorn. The front desk is respectful and friendly (take notes, Extended Stay on University!), the beds are comfortable, and the AC is cold!! Consistency of service is rare these days, but you can find it here. 1
+"How do restaurants like Joe's Crab Shack thrive? Let me tell you a little story. It might sound like I'm complaining about my (future) in-laws, but I'm not. I promise.\n\nMy fiance's parents love the Crab Shack. Every year, we all spend a week in Coronado, California for a much-needed escape from the desert. Every year, we find ourselves driving across the bridge into San Diego in search of a crappy seafood dinner courtesy of Joe and his under-motivated teenage staff. Every year, my meal both amazes and disappoints me. How awful is a restaurant when it just keeps getting worse? I am totally certain that the kitchen contains nothing but enormous bags of frozen seafood and deep-fryers the size of swimming pools.\n\nOne time, we had a waiter that kept calling all the men \""""bro.\"""" I am not your bro. I am paying for and eating food that would get even a Red Lobster cook fired and, as such, am entitled to no less than five-star treatment.\n\nIf there is anything positive to say, it is that the bibs they hand out to people eating crab are HILARIOUS. I've got the pictures to prove it.\n\nI'll visit the Shack once per year out of obligation. I'll even be (sort of) happy to do it, considering those close to me seem to love it and I'm not going to rain on their parade. You will never ever ever ever ever ever find me at one in Arizona, however. Ever!" 0
+"Yikes.. I should have checked the Yelp before going here for my FIRST EVER CRAB LEGS EXPERIENCE. Is this place specifically designed to annoy? As we sat there eating very mediocre crab (it's not supposed to taste really fishy right?), the volume of the music doubled and all of the employees line danced to \""""COTTON EYED JOE\"""" by Rednex which is possibly the most annoying song of all time. This lasted roughly two minutes and was followed by a Smashmouth song. To add to the annoyance factor, there are multicolored Christmas lights strewn throughout the restaurant and the staff wears tie-dye shirts. Thinking about it is giving me a headache. Would maybe go back as a joke. The hush puppies were good." 0
+wow..where to begin...I guess it's really my fault for thinking a chain could do shrimp and grits but the photo looked so good...sucker. When the food finally arrived it was in a cast iron pan and was luke warm..the biscuit was a hockey puck, the shrimp was\nsuper gritty...gross.The grits had a weird texture, more like over processed polenta. I thought I could just eat the grits on the second round, they were hot but terrible, I tried hot sauce...that didn't work, it was suppose to have sausage which was exactly 2 small pieces that I had to look for and tasted like processed hot dog. So I paid for the service, left hungry and went somewhere else...how sad never again Joe. 0
+"Used to be good back around...1999-2000 or so. I had great memories and used to love the food there. However, more recently a bf who had heard me make good comments about the food, took me there and the food was not good at all. It was edible, but there was more of a \""""fishy\"""" not fresh taste this time. I know not to expect most seafood in AZ to be as fresh as if we were on the beach, but it used to be great. They no longer had some of the menu items they used to. It just wasn't impressive and certainly didn't live up to the memories I had.\n\nGood news is I no longer crave it and have to travel across town and spend the money to go there. :)" 0
+Service has been a wee bit slow. Bad luck is table/waitress. Hope the food is better. 0
+They refused to let me switch out fried rice for chow mein. The food was mediocre, chicken was dry and my friend got a crab puff that had absolutely nothing in it. The flavor was bland for everything too. The restaurant itself was really run down. 0
+"Salads are very iceberg-heavy. Not bad, just old-fashioned. Nothing remarkable. My daughter commented that the lettuce tasted almost frozen.\n\nChicken Pot Pie ( \""""NEW\"""" ) is not much more in quantity than the $3.50 frozen Swanson version you can cook at home. Nothing remarkable here either.\n\nFrench fries were hot and crunchy and good. Best part of the meal.\n\nWorst part: The AWFUL chicken strips. You know those mass-market wholesale version strips that are 90% thick, heavy breading and leave you about a 10% chicken portion? Yep, they use those. There is a layer of impossibly hard and tasteless breading on the outside, then a little thin moist layer of unfried breading under that, and then in the small remaining center a smidgen of real chicken. NEGATIVE 500 STARS on the gross chicken strips.\n\nI only went there because I had a BOGO entree' coupon. Not worth it at all.\n\nP.S. I have eaten here several times (mostly because of coupons) and they all fell below 3 stars." 0
+Smells like a public restroom in the diner. Avoid at all costs!!! 0
+Took this firm four tries to fix my air conditioner last July. Wouldn't have cared except for the 115 degree temperatures at that time. Would recommend avoiding this firm at all costs. 0
+"My fiance and I just left there. We are drunk and happy, so most food, at this point, would be pleasing to the palate. \n\nHowever, as we sat there debating the 17 pounds of inedible food left on our plates, here was our conversation:\n\n\""""We just paid $17 for this shit?\""""\n\n\""""Yep.\""""\n\n\""""Should we take it home to the dogs?\""""\n\n\""""I don't really feel comfortable giving it to them, do you?\""""\n\n\""""Nope.\""""\n\nAnd so then, we threw that crap in the trash can.\n\nThat about sums it up. Next time, I will indulge in Jack in the Box tacos: 2 for $0.99." 0
+Dear Filly B's,\n\nI have loved you long time, we were bff for nearly 10 years... that is until you gave me food poisoning. I will never eat carne asada again thanks to you. I knew we wouldn't last forever, nothing that hot and heavy ever lasts long. 0
+Came here on my lunch break for a simple $5 meal. I waited in the drive thru for no less than 20 minutes. The last five minutes of waiting took place AFTER I had finally paid. TOO SLOW!!! You would think in all that time I would get my meal the way I asked, without lettuce. But they actually went and put extra lettuce. So rediculous. Never had problems at this Fili B's before until today. Not going back. 0
+Usually my stop before heading into my account if I am working the night shift. The food is a'ight. I usually just get a bean and cheese burrito and often find that the cheese isn't melted. Which is crazy that it isn't warmer considered how long the wait is. 0
+Horrible food. My bun was hard and the onion rings tasted like old grease. They forgot my husband's french fries and of course, we didn't realize it until we were down the road. Will not return. 0
+This place is pretty rad. They recently finish a 2000sf + expansion and patio expansion. The food is inconsistently good. Really good during the days when the daytime bartender is cooking... I know for a fact they use Kraft Ranch. \n\nMonday night trash talk poker is a blast. \n\nTues is an awesome trivia night with a funny big guy hosting to a quality crowd. \n\nWed is college night. They start off with volleyball at the park across the street then real cheap drinks w college id and karaoke.\n\nThurs night is my favorite. Beer Olympics! a Coed tournament with 5 games, pool, darts, shuffle board, beer pong, bags and Gift Certificates for Gold, Silver and Bronze followed by their resident DJ Bon Joke. He's pretty good. He mixes Karaoke with his videos and DJ tracks and makes you wanna sing. \n\nDJ Bon Joke is also the featured entertainment on Friday and Sat. \n\nFinal Round is probably the only bar in Tempe I'd give 5 stars to. 1
+I have been coming to xtreme bean for several years and it is still a generally good place. the coffee is average or below, the tea selection is good, the atmosphere is ok but same old. The current staff is incredibly immature and act like children yelling, and even barking, at high decibels. I've never seen anything like it anywhere. I'll have to think twice about coming back if this continues. 0
+"Worst Customer Service EVER. And I'm not kidding.... would seriously give this place zero stars if I could. \n\nMy fiance and I went here Friday night at about 11:30 because our usual place was closed. I had been here a few times in high school, and the coffee was okay but always tasted slightly weird. This time, we waited in line behind two guys for more than 15 minutes while they sipped their already served coffee and talked with the employee working behind the counter. The employee could clearly see that we were in line and waiting, and continued to not care. They chatted about records etc while we just stood there.\n\nTo make matters worse, another employee came in from the back of the coffee shop and could also see that we were waiting, but didn't help us, or remind the first employee to help us either. He must have known the two guys standing there and chatting (or at least I hope he did) because he walked up and touched one of the two guys' crotch. The guy then loudly said \""""He touched my pee-pee! He touched my pee-pee! Did he touch yours?\"""" While the employees and the other guy laughed. The second employee walked away and the first continued chatting. I wish I was kidding, but this seriously happened in this establishment. I was so astounded at the lack of any sense of professionalism. Needless to say, my fiance and I walked out and did not ever get our coffee, not to mention we will clearly never be returning.\n\nI have tried to write their management to inform them of our experience, but there is also no where on their site to contact them directly by email, another huge faux pas for a company.\n\nBasically, don't honor this establishment with your business. Use your consumer power elsewhere." 0
+very good!!!\n\nreally nice employees!\n\nTons of sugar free options!!\n\n\nCons: its that kind of place you can expect to see people who are not fond of the shower. Avoid them by using the drive through window. The free wifi is nice!\n\nIf I'm going someplace to work - I prefer the ambiance at Sbux. 1
+still my FAV 1
+My husband and I ate at the Siamese Cat for the first time last night. I am very disappointed in all the dishes we ordered.\n\nWhen trying a new Thai restaurant for the first time, my husband I always get our favorite dishes. We ordered Laab Gai, chicken satay, phad kee Mao (drunken noodles) and phad bai kra prao. It's a lot of food but like most Asians, we like variety in our meal. \n\nThe satay came out first and it was ok. Nothing memorable- you could taste a hint of the curry power but not much. The peanut sauce was super oily. \n\nNext was the Laab - I had high hopes for this because it usually is always good everywhere I go but this dish was much too salty.\n\nThe noodle dish was the worst dish. The noodles were really hard. I could tell they did not warm up the noodles enough before cooking it. Also, there was no flavor to this dish at all. A big disappointment as phad kee Mao is always flavorful with the sauce and basil. \n\nLastly the stirfry tasted nothing like what it should have tasted like. It was a typical stir fry and it was quite dry. \n\nOverall we phad 33 for everything so the food was cheap. The service is better than most Asian restaurants so we tipped our waitress well. Sadly, we will not return because not one dish we ordered was anything near our expectations. 0
+helpful funny and nice staff. always try to get your the best deal weather it's a coupon from the paper or your insurance they want to get your the glasses you want for a good price. doctors are informative during procedure and always keep appointments. 1
+"Called on a Thursday, they got me in the next day for my eye exam. Had to wait a little, but the exam was quick, professional, and dead-on in terms of contacts and glasses prescription. Selecting the frames was easy and they put together/priced a package for me in record time. 1 week because of custom lenses--and they were done and ready for pickup in exactly a week. In the meantime the trial contacts had started to bother me so I called and asked if they could revert me back to my \""""old\"""" lens type with the new RX. They did so willingly, ordered the trial lenses, and everything arrived on the same day to be picked up concurrent with my new lenses--which were perfect by the way. Very happy with this location, particularly as I have had bad luck with other LensCrafters in other states in the past. I'll keep coming here for my glasses needs!" 1
+I was born and raised in the Greater Seattle Area, but I don't consider myself a coffee snob. I don't even drink that much of it. My orders are always the same, tall soy latte with no flavor at 120 degrees. Such a simple order that is only improved (or unimproved as is the case here) by the type of soy milk used or the coffee beans. \n\nThis coffee stand is located inside of a mall and because of this most likely has a large overhead. That overhead gets passed on to me the consumer, naturally, and what should be a $2.50 drink becomes a $3.75 drink. Not a big deal normally, however, IT IS when the product being put in my cup and subsequently going down my throat is not even worth the cup that separates my hand from the scorching liquid within. \n\nTwo stars GJC. 0
+YC's is pretty fantastic. You go in, pay $8 or so, and you get approximately one metric assload of food (note: metric assloads are larger than American assloads). However, a lot of this really depends on your skill in packing as much food as possible into a fairly reasonable-sized bowl. If you're like me and enjoy few things as much as having the blood of cute animals dripping down your chin, you should probably pack the bowl to the top (yes, I'm serious) with meat. Don't forget to grab a few sheets of parchment paper so you can crush everything down and maximize the amount of food you get in your bowl. Anyway, your veggies, noodles, and whatever else you want can be piled on top of the bowl o' meat. If you do this right, your leaning tower of delicious should be roughly 3 times or so the height of the bowl. Next time I'm at YC's I'll have to take a picture so this can be better illustrated. Oh, and don't forget the sauces - they really make or break the meal. If you're unsure on what kind of sauce to get, there are chalkboards all over with recipes, or the friendly YC's staff will help you figure out what you might like. I'd *highly* recommend if you follow a sauce recipe to make double because you're going to need a lot of sauce if you filled your bowl up like I told you to.\n\nYC's is probably the best bang for your buck lunch or dinner you can get in Tempe. Chances are good you'll end up with enough leftovers for at least another meal or two. Just don't forget, doggie bags are 50 cents a piece, so bring some quarters or singles. 1
+Was brought here by a couple of friends who kept raving about the food. My first and last time. I begged them to try another place to compare. \n\nThe meat resembled rolled up frozen deli meat of poor quality. Nothing fresh, very tasteless and dry. The selection of veggies looked sad and very picked-over. I was disappointed that there was not an option of adding an egg. And the starch choice was noodles or plain rice, that's all. Lots of choices of sauces but they still couldn't make it delicious.\n\nBut wait... free frozen yogurt! I could care less. I eat at Mongolian grills for the Mongolian, not crappy generic soft serve. And then to be charged for a to-go box? That's ridiculous.\n\nI will go to Genghis Grill instead. Quality trumps quantity any day (not to mention actual service.) Even the Mongolian Grill at the Banner Desert hospital cafeteria is better as far as taste and quality goes (not to mention WAY cheaper.) 0
+"When I was the young age of 3, my mom brought me to YC's. I have been going ever since. This place is such a pleasant change from all the typical restaurants where you sit down, order from a set menu, and then get served your meal. Here you get to branch out and build your own Mongolian stir-fry from a huge selection of raw ingredients from the buffet style food line. There's meat, tons of vegetable selections, other toppings, and various types of noodles to add. But the personalization doesn't stop there. You then get to create your own sauce either on your own or using any of YC's own personal recipes. At this point, you hand over your bowl to one of their \""""grill warriors\"""" and watch them bring your stir-fry to life on the giant grills. The finished product always is perfectly cooked, has epic taste and flavor because it has EXACTLY what you want, and keeps you coming back! YC's also has crispy wontons, rice, and chopsticks (of course) to complete the meal! This is a place I will never get tired of because the possibilities are endless. Their facility is always clean and staff is welcoming and helpful. Not to mention, it is very affordable. I highly recommend everyone to \""""mongo\"""" at YC's Mongolian Grill!" 1
+I love coming here! The staff is fantastic, there's a huge chalkboard wall, candy, ice cream, shaved ice, drinks, plus water and ice of course. It's an amazing atmosphere. They have a wall filled with photos of customers. Best place to get great tasting water! 1
+Always stop here for a bag each of candy-shelled chocolate-covered peanuts and chocolate-covered almonds from the bulk section. Love the organic Mountain Fresh and Brown Cow yogurts. As for the produce I buy here, I must first say that I triple-, sometimes quadruple-inspect my options before I purchase at any grocery I shop at, and I've only had to complain about the strawberries here at Sunflower. All other fruits and the veggies were fine. Wish I could say the same about the other farmer's market whose name rhymes with snouts...\n\nDon't know if this place still sells Berto's gelato and Laloo's goat milk ice cream as it's been close to a year since I last purchased, but you must check these items out as they taste out-of-this-world! The prices are also very wallet-friendly compared to AJ's, but really, that goes without saying, doesn't it? 1
+Now I know that I stopped by the Sunflower Market in the middle of a work day, but this place was totally abandoned. I think 2 other customers came in after me, but essentially I was alone in a natural foods wonderland, and hey, that's okay with me. Especially since this branch has some hot male employees...anyway what am i reviewing here? \n\nPretty big store front, bigger than most of the Whole Foods I've patronized back home, and a good selection of food that doesn't seem over-the-top granola-y. The produce wall is GORGEOUS, i could just envision making the world's biggest and most beautiful salad. The icing on the cake (for me at least) is their bulk food bins, with everything from Live Yeast and Bulgher to Cinnamon Licorice and Crystallized Ginger. I bought a big bag of Wasabi Peas and some ginger to tide me over on my afternoon excursion.\n\nHopefully an empty store at lunch time doesn't mean a struggling store because Sunflower Market is lovely! 1
+Go shopping for a half hour here and at any of the other grocery stores around, check out. You'll have saved money and will have more actual food, less packaging and less chemicals.\n\nAs far as local grocery stores go, this one is my favorite. The meat and produce are better priced and of better quality than any of the chains around. Chicken breasts are consistently $3.00 a pound here, can't beat that.\n\nThe staff here are knowledgable, kind and interested in their jobs. I try to do all of my shopping here as I think it makes me healthier and definetly saves me money. 1
+I like this store a lot! They really go the extra mile to make it nice. Very similar to Sprouts. I don't know if they are owned by the same people or not . They give you 10cents off your bill for everyone of your forever bags that you bring in. That is the best deal i know of. Plus, they even have coffee out if you would like a sample. While shopping. They have a deli which only provides Boar's Head. Which is a very good thing. No additves and GMO in it. they will cut your meat and cheese any thickness you like and they put paper inbetween each slice. Which is a wonderful thing. They even have Organic wine for a very good price. Very many good things at this store , and well worth the visit. 1
+This store was amazing when it was Sunflower, now they are constantly out of stock on lots of items and the management seem to be a bunch of nimrods. \nThey don't even carry Sriracha anymore. WTH? 0
+pretty girls but no lollipop selection. 1
+During my kitchen remodel I ate at pizza hut a lot more than I ever intended to. It actually got to the point where the guy working knew who I was. I don't remember the mangers name but he's a cool dude and once when there was an issue with a payment he helped me out. Now that my kitchen is done I don't eat there often but I do make sure to buy a pizza at least once a month with those guys. 1
+Thought it was pretty sad that they charge $10 to have your X-rays emailed over to a new dentist (I moved therefore needed a new dentist). As a former customer, I would think they could include that as a courtesy, I've never charged for this by any other dental office. Granted its only $10, its the principal behind it. 0
+Went there for a NBA Playoff Game (Suns vs. Spurs) about a year ago. It was crowded and there were many drunk dirty boys trying to score - ewwe! It has the potential to be a nice little-hole-in-the-wall place, but as it stands currently-not so much. Would not recommend this place. 0
+Great place to watch football, they have tons of tv's everywhere! They have a great deal for domestic pitchers $6.75! There food and service is really good too. However, it is hard to get good cell phone service in there, so that's a little disappointing. 1
+Absolute great place to learn or just squeeze in a quick 9-hole round. Clubhouse serves a great lunch/dinner, live music at nights later in the week, and ice-cold Hopshock always on tap. Service of the pro shop and the restaurant is pretty good.\n\nThe best part about Shalimar are the lessons from Tyler and Paul. I was a TERRIBLE golfer when I started earlier this year. My swing is starting to get there with their help and I couldn't be happier. Buckets are reasonable priced to work on your swing, and a 9-hole round with cart is pretty cheap (especially now).\n\nFootGolf is a great idea and fun to play. It can be challenging at times for actual golfers to play around the big groups, but if you check their schedule on when the FootGolfers are allowed, they are easily avoided. Heck, buy a 6-pack from the clubhouse and play a round of FootGolf for yourself and see why the popularity is growing.\n\nAll-in-all, I love going to Shalimar. I have made it my home course while I am learning to play the game and I would recommend it to others. 1
+we went to STFK for the first and unfortunately the last time tonight. I'm not sure if they hired an outside company to come up with this concept or they thought of it internally, but they can save a ton of money by NOT remodeling the remaining stores, and will stop losing long time customers like us. I always finished up with their chili, but now it's an additional $3.49, and no more hot chocolate chip cookies. BTW, no more coupons either, so it's time to look for another place to have a healthy meal... 0
+"I like the new look but hate the confusing new set up. It's all, \""""I'm a buffet, but nope no I'm not!\"""" \nOrdered the 1/4 white chicken with mashed potatoes & bacon & onion Mac & cheese. Comes with complimentary bread. Chicken was good and moist. Mashed potatoes have no taste and Mac & cheese is dry without the slightest taste of cheese! Tried the cornbread which is so dry it literally leaves a gritty residue in your mouth. The focaccia bread is on the oily side and the batch we got was way overloaded with rosemary. Also got the fettuccine pomodoro which is cooked fresh to order and wasn't bad but definitely nothing I'd order again. I like the new look but definitely not the new food." 0
+Best buffet hands down!!\n\nI love healthy eating, and I also love buffets. This is the best of both worlds for me.\n\nThe salads and topping always taste fresh and the soups are always very tasty. I love how they rotate specialty items every week it seems so you get to try new soups, salads, desserts and more. \n\nYou could eat super healthy here, but you can also fill up to the point that you need to be rolled out very quickly. Even the kids plate you can get for the little ones has more than enough room for plenty of food. \n\nAs far as this location specifically, it is my favorite. They recently remodeled not only their decor, but their overall operating structure in general. Definitely a vast improvement to what they were and compared to some of the other Sweet Tomatoes locations. Sine the change, I have not had a bad experience here. 1
+The price of bowling wasn't bad; the food was WAY over priced. They charged my organization $11/person for pizza and soda. It was a giant rip off. That was worth $6-7 tops. Overall, I wouldn't recommend them. Not worth the price we had to pay. 0
+"Stay away. Had them put a budget boost on my New Jeep Wrangler, day after i started having \""""death wobble\"""". Darwin coaxed me into buying a new steering stabilizer to \""""fix\"""" the problem. SS only masks the wobble from the driver until it's severe. Went back in to purchase a new HD trac-bar, again Darwin told me that's not the issue and up-sold me Into an AEV lift because he \""""guaranteed\"""" it would fix the death wobble. Within two days I was still having wobbles. I finally went in and bought the Trac-bar I originally had intended to get before Darwin led me $2500 down a rabbit hole. Sure enough trac-bar significantly reduced the frequency of my wobbles, but hasn't fully eliminated them. Darwin and his staff have been nothing but condescending when I've come in with my issues. I wouldn't spend another dime with these guys." 0
+I would have never have even known about this place without this website. It's tucked in the corner of a stripmall, pretty much across the parking lot from a Starbucks. I wish I could sit in front of that store and direct them across the way to a place where your coffee doesn't taste like someone burned it. \n\nI've had several drinks here, all have been good. Pastries are always freshly made. \n\nIt's probably really a 4 star-ish place, but they get the extra star because the girl making my drink was wearing an Illini shirt. Definite bonus points. 1
+If we were able to give 0 stars... I would ask to give -1.\n\nI live nearby, and am sad to see that a coffeeshop that sells coffee this horrible is still in business in my neighborhood.\n\nNot only was the breve mocha that I ordered disgusting, so was the process of watching the barista make my drink.\n\nThey use hershey's chocolate from a dirty nacho cheese style pump with chocolate sauce dripping down the sides, and coagulated into a thick cap at the tip of the nozzle. *Disgusting. \n\nThe espresso shot was made without care, or concern for the fact that it was done way too quickly, and with espresso grounds that were ground way before I walked in the door. Possibly way before the barista started her shift. *Gross\n\nAnd finally. The milk. She steamed the milk with the automatic steam wand. This was a huge red flag. Those are notorious for burning milk and making disgusting drinks. Well, both were accomplished. \n\nThe steam wand was tinted white from lack of cleaning. And the worst part was that near the end of the wand was a DARK CHEESE that had accumulated from burning milk and not cleaning the wand after every use. \nWhich is FREAKIN - DISGUSTING.\n\nI wasted 5 bucks on an overpriced small mocha, and threw it away after taking a sip. \n\nHundreds of businesses in the area close down every year, and there are more realty signs in strip malls in this neighborhood than actual storefronts. AND I really don't understand why this place hasn't joined the many defunct businesses and starry eyed entrepreneurs in the unemployment line. \n\nIf you own a coffeeshop. Coffee should be your passion. \nIf you own a bait shop. Fishing should be your passion.\nIf you just want to open up a business that mirrors a nearby popular chain (short, tall, grande), please stop wasting space in the strip mall and get a day job in a cubicle.\n\nNever going back, warning my friends about this place, and am probably going to contact the health department on Monday. 0
+We had some time to kill after a movie, so we stopped in after seeing a sign for free game play with a movie ticket. They offer 30 minutes of free gaming, all you have to do is show your ticket stub from Harkins - score! We were able to get our fill in that 30 minutes, so I'm not sure how they are making $ on this deal, but we look forward to doing this again. I was kind of confused as to where you would order food. The place isn't laid out well and it seems as if they are short staffed. Would be a great place for a kids party. 1
+Ugh. \n\nI wanted a teriyaki bowl. I might have wanted a sandwich. Hell, I might have wanted a cup of frogurt. \n\nWhat I didn't want was to pay $9 for an all-white meat chicken bowl because if I had wanted the cheaper mixed-meat bowl, I would have had to wait 20 minutes because they were out. Too bad for me, I was on lunch and hungry and already there. WOMP WOMP WOMP. \n\nSo I expect something grand for $9 but get something that isn't even quite as good as Kyoto Bowl or Samurai Sam's, two places that are cheaper and quicker by far.\n\nThe rice was blah, the chicken was meh, and the sauce wasn't really all that great either. My co-worker went there the next day, got a sandwich, found 3 hairs in it, and when she went back, the manager told her they'd make her a new one but they wouldn't refund her money. \n\nYeah, it's not indicative of every single eating experience there, and the teriyaki bowl wasn't horrible, just horribly overpriced (which is why they get two stars instead of one), but unless they have some manner of overhaul, they can eat my balls. 0
+"My wife and I have been taking our children here for the past 5 years and cannot say enough great things about the care our children recieve there. The front office staff is always curteous and quick to respond, they always answer their phone, and offer same-day appts. When you have a sick child the last thing you want to resort to doing is taking them to an urgent care or the ER and EVCC does a great job of always accomodating us the same -day, sometimes within an hour of us calling for an appointment! Dr. Curan and his staff are not just great with kids, they are excellent at communicating thoroughly with parents as well. We never feel rushed or leave with any unanswered questions. We \""""shopped' around a lot for a good pediatrician prior to our son being born and actually tried a couple others before landing here at East Valley Children's Center. As far as we are concerned our children will be seen at this office until they are not \""""children\"""" anymore." 1
+Great shop. Went in with the intent of buying a Trek Madone 3.1 on a killer deal. They had my size in stock and ready to go. Just added some Shimano SH11 pedals and a couple bottle cages on it. Took maybe 25 minutes or so and I got great help from Noah. All the guys were knowledgeable and cool. Landis has been in business for a long time for good reason. Great equipment, good prices, good availability, knowledgeable and cool people. Highly recommended. 1
+I have been in this shop several times and always with such great service. Today I bought a new bike and again the service was awesome. Very knowledgeable and honest. Salesman didn't try to upsell me. When I came to pick up the bike, the young men that helped me was absolutely friendly and great to deal with. He took the time to watch me ride, got my seat set, put new pedals on and got me set up with a great front and rear light set. I highly recommend this shop! 1
+Worst experience my boyfriend and I have ever had going out to eat. Food was cold and looked and tasted like it was all microwaved. Table and booth was dirty and sticky. If you want a quick but good breakfast definitely go to U.S Egg 0
+Venezia's is by far the best place to get a slice in Tempe. 2 slices and a drink for $5.50, and the slice are huge and can be hard for me to finish. The pizza is always fresh and hasn't been sitting out all day like at Slices. The wings and salads are average, but will get the job done when needed. The sandwiches are legit, but stick to the pizza, you won't be disappointed. It used to be an awkward table set up but they just re-did the seating. Bottom line it's the best NY style slice around! 1
+When I first moved to Tempe this was one of the best places for a slice. However more recently they have been getting pretty bad in quality. I actually prefer some of the cheaper places in the area because their quality has gone down so much. 0
+Love this place for pizza! Usually come for lunch since they have great lunch specials. The slices are a decent size and tastes delicious! 1
+This is by far my favorite pizza place in arizona. It is inexpensive and the slices are huge and delicious! Can't get any better. 1
+Thought we'd try something new other than Papa Johns. I'm very pleased to say we will be ordering from here in the future. \n\nWe were pretty skeptical whether or not we needed a large or extra large so we went to the XL Venezia supreme and hot wings. \n\nThe tasting of the pizza and wings were exquisite! Not too much marinara and just enough cheese. Our order was expected 45 to an hour wait but we ended up waiting about 40 minutes. \n\nVery satisfied with our first experience. 1
+I wish I could write a good review but after being asked to get an MRI, which I sent over to the clinic, I got a message from Dr Wolf saying he wanted to speak with me. I called and called and called. I never got a return call so in frustration decided, if this is the way I'm being treated before I pay for services how will it be after I give them my money. I decided it wasn't worth the risk as I would be traveling from out of town to see Dr Wolf. All I can say is I've never been treated like this before and subsequently asked for my MRI back and pursued other options. They obviously didn't care about getting a new patient. All in all a very frustrating experience. 0
+"I called around to locate and get price quotes for specific tires with an \""""out the door\"""" price including mounting and balancing. Purcell quoted less expensive than the rest. I agreed, made an appointment and they ordered the tires. When I got there they tried to sell me the scam tire insurance (It only adds replacement coverage for the 2% of punctures which are not repairable, and only at their chain) and I declined. The price which I was quoted was not the price I paid. They had two individual itemized charges for both balancing and for tire disposal and added a materials fee. It was about $70.00 over the \""""out the door\"""" price, which became more expensive the last time I purchased identical tires elsewhere and competitor's phone quotes. \n\nThey opened my hood and poked around while I was not present without my permission, then tried to convince me to have them do additional work which they described as dire. There is NO reason to open my hood during a tire transaction. It took almost two hours to change four tires despite an appointment and not being busy. This week I got a coupon in the mail, since they also added me to their mailing list without asking. I won't be using it. \n\nI'll give them some credit, though- they didn't take a chunk out of my rim like discount tire did with their rushed work. There is obviously a reason why business is slow for this shop when the scammable ASU students are away and why they have no reputation on Yelp. I gave two stars because the product itself is what I asked for and they were installed properly. They did do something right." 0
+The owner was nice but very pushy on me ordering the specials. They didn't have what I wanted (grilled chicken burger) so I went with a falafel which seemed to upset him. My order came with soup, I chose lentil. That was very good. The falafel however was just not good at all. My tastebuds just could not agree with the sauce or ingredients. 0
+This place has tasteless food that is over priced. It is not very far from my house and would be easy to stop at but I choose to go to Suzie's, or Poncho's in Phoenix. If you want good Mexican food do your self a favor and go somewhere else. 0
+This restaurant was just okay to me. I ordered a thin crust and it was just average. The garlic cheese bread was the best part of the meal. It was tasty. The staff was friendly, so that was a plus. 0
+"Never order a sandwich from a.place with \""""Pizza\"""" in the name. The beef in my sandwich was good, but the bread was soggy and gross. I ordered fries but got chips. After 20 minutes I'm STILL waiting for fries with no update from my server. It isn't even busy in here. Not too pleased.\n\n(EDIT) - Later on my sandwich was so soggy that the bread ripped in half and all the fillings fell out. Grr. No more Nello's for me~" 0
+This place has completely gone down hill. I just ate here after several years of visiting other pizza places and I was sad to see what it has become. I have never seen a restaurant skimp on a pizza as bad as this place did. Hardly any sausage, tomatoes sliced as thin as a piece of paper and no garlic on the pizza which was ordered. They never have enough sauce but I expected that and always get a side. Ridiculous. Beer was even flat. Oregano's blows this place away. I have been in town for 25 years and went to Nello's all the time 15 years ago. So sad to see how they have gone cheap on their pizza. If you are looking just to get full, go for it. If you want any type of quality, look elsewhere. 0
+I was wound up like a little girl all day waiting and waiting to go to our 8:20pm showing of Polar Express in 3D at the IMAX. I had seen the movie when it came out and loved it. I'm pretty much a sucker for anything Tom Hanks does. I knew it was a great movie, but I was on pins and needles waiting to see it with my hubby. It was his first time to see the magic of the movie or a one in 3D at an IMAX.\n\nThe magic was washed away as soon as I stepped into the holding area to the theatre. It was a dreary, depressing, uncomfortable place to wait until the theatre doors were ready. I saw that there was popcorn, MY FAVORITE PART OF A MOVIE, but it I wasn't hit with the scent of seduction when I walked in. To me, that means old, cold popcorn. Grrr.\n\nAfter our tickets were taken, we made our way through the filthy hall to our seats. Oh yeah- they are assigned. What's up with that? Luckily, there weren't many people so we sat where we wanted without a problem. The seats were stained with God knows what, arm rests were broken, seats were broken. It was disgusting. I have been in multiple IMAX theaters in Florida and they have all been pristine! Where, exactly, is my $15.00 going?\n\nThe sound is amazing, the screen is awesome and 3D is incredible. That's the only thing they've got going for them.\n\nAfter I left, I was thrilled with the movie but I felt like I needed to have a lice screening. 0
+"We went w/ some friends to see the Dark Knight here recently. Dont let the blandness of the concessions lobby fool you, youre in for an \""""experience\"""" (cuz they call it the IMAX experience, get it?). Its a Harkins (basically) so you can use your souvenier cups. The concession staff was very friendly. They even had our hot food made and brought over from the regular Harkins in AZ Mills cuz they didnt think theirs would be ready in time for us to catch our movie.\n\nThe actual theater is very daunting. That screen is HUGE! Careful, the stairs are very steep. We had seats in about the middle of the theater. The sound quality was great. It was a great way to see a great action flick. Not sure I'd opt for Imax everytime, but for this film it was worth the extra $." 1
+"I came here for baby clothes. They have a good selection of brands: carters, gerber, gymboree, puma, Jordan, and so on. Lots of shoes. BUT everything was so ridiculously unorganized. The sizes were all mixed up not to mention the styles. Boy's and girls' clothes are kept separate but don't expect much more than that. I found a few cute things in the disarray and got them for a good price. \nMy poor review is highly influenced by their bathroom situation, good god. Firstly it's super dirty in there & smells like tu sabes que. They put a giant open trash can right under the changing table- gross. Speaking of the changing table, it's about to fall of the hinges. How can an establishment with a self proclaimed \""""baby depot\"""" have a death trap like that? I had to prop the table with my knee idk it was a mess. If you come here with your babe, change him somewhere else. \nMess mess mess." 0
+Have been here several times now and they are consistently great. They really do put the other place I used to go to to shame! So glad to have found a place you can trust, who do a good job with great prices too. 1
+I would give zero stars if I could. After waiting in the drive-through for half an hour they told us they cannot take credit cards. 0
+Native New Yorker in Tempe was OK, I had not been to this location in several years and was waiting for a friend that lives near this location. \n\nI know they are famous for their wings but I was not in the mood for them today so I got their Club wrap with fries and a coke. Along with some fried mushrooms. The total was 15 bucks which I thought was a bit expensive for the little bit of food I got, and I could of got the same thing pretty much that was bigger at subway for 7 bucks. Plus that the coke tasted watered down.\n\nEverything was served promptly and my service was good, the decor is cool definitely a good sports bar with TV's everywhere you look.\n\nI will say that the food was OK, but afterwords my stomach hurt for several hours afterwords, the fries and mushrooms were really greasy so not sure if it was the grease or something else, but I would say that I would probably not eat here again if I had a choice. 0
+Got my to go order back to my office and realized they shorted me half my order. Called and the little girl who answered wanted to argue and talk over me. Told me there was nothing she could do. I wouldn't go back if the food was free. 0
+Meh on the atmosphere.\nWHOA to the food.\n\nWent here on a Saturday night with a friend to grab some grub before going out. It was a nice night so I opted for outdoor seating. I did this after seeing the interior of the place. Per the name, I expected to see a place decked out in New York memroblia, photos, newspapers, jerseys, etc. but sadly it looked the inside of a Pizza Hut. Nothing exciting on the walls, just booths and tables. Although the space was big and the bar looked pretty stacked, I wasn't impressed with the inside.\n\nOn the back patio, which had iron tables and chairs with a bar playing the Giants game (there's the festivness I was looking for) we ordered a side of Honey BBQ and spicy honey mustard boneless wings. OH SWEET MERCY, they were good. I love me some boneless wings and they were killer. I drank the kool aid and I am now a believer of why this place is proud of their wings.\n\nFor dinner I ordered the California Clucker. Chibata bread, grilled chicken, bacon, a mayo of types, and avacado. Served with wide-cut steak fries, it was delish. THe bacon was a little too crispy for me, but the avacado was just smushy enough. I couldn't finish and saved half for a late night snack. Even hours later I was 100& satisfied. \n\nI'd go back here on a wing special night and just eat my little heart out. 1
+I have been here 4 times. The first time was great! The wait staff was friendly and the wings were great. However, the three times after that I had horrible wait staff, was ignored by the manager, and the food was lacking at best. 0
+I hate myself every time I wind up shopping here. Having to lock up my purse, indifferent staff, high prices.... plus they carry very little sterling and charge through the nose for what they do have. 0
+This is probably one of the best pharmacies in Tempe. I was going to the CVS on mill for a while but had a terrible experience there and they only had the medicines I needed every once in a while, so I ended up here. It's a bit farther up the road, but I don't mind, it's totally worth it. The staff is attentive and helpful, even greeting you when you walk in the door. Everything there is priced as average and the wait time at the pharmacy is relatively short. I was able to get what I needed in a timely manner without having to pay too much. I found some really awesome snacks while I was there too. Oh, and one of their guy pharmacists was really cute too (I think his name was jeremy or something like that?) Super awesome place to go. Great service all around. Totally my go-to from here on out. 1
+"I really try to be understanding about food taking some time. I am very willing to wait for quality food. Its actually my tagline for yelp...however, this place takes too long to get my to go chow mein out, I mean...its chow mein! I order it because its quick.\n\nWouldn't be so bad if it were better, or I could get the guys behind the counter to give me duck sauce at least.\n\nBTW, what is it with Chinese places and duck sauce? They seem to act as if they have never heard of it, every time. Although it says 'duck sauce' right on it. If you only get it when you order duck, fine. Tell me that, I can accept limitations. Its just when there is a blank stare or, even better, a \""""We don't have that\"""" (when I can clearly see it) that annoys me.\n\nYou get a good amount of food, its pricey though, a drink and dish, not a combo, are over $10. Again, if it were better..." 0
+I've been going to Golden Eggroll for 18 years now and I've got to say. I love the Kung Pao Chicken. Still taste as good as it was then when I first went there. Another favorite of mine is the Hot and Sour Soup, always cure a bad cold. I recently introduce my neighbor to the place and he can't stop talking about the Orange Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice. Now its on my to try list. 1
+Found this great place near my house! The dinning area is a little small but the food makes up for it! The staff was very friendly and pricing was not bad at all for the portions we were given. My husband and I both got a combo plate and each a small drink and it was only about $22. But they do have they same combos avialable for lunch special pricing. We will definitely be back! 1
+General Tsos chicken is literally a little chicken with a huge puff of batter surrounding it 0
+Recently my husband and I were on our way to an appointment, and in need of dinner and having about an hour to kill, we decided to try Casa Reynoso since we see it every time we shop at the Fry's grocery store located in the same strip. I was interested to see if this family-owned place had decent Mexican food. Having been raised on New Mexico-style Mexican food, I am always on the hunt for food that tastes like Grandma's. \n\nCasa Reynoso was just ok. The decor is dated and slightly dingey, but I never judge a restaurant on their decor, it is the service and food that matter, so let's get to that:\n\n-The service was decent. The waitress seemed to be in a hurry and no one was smiling. The place wasn't very busy, but we had to wait a while to get our drinks and small little basket of chips and cup of bland, watery salsa. \n\n-The food quality was just ok. Nothing outstanding in my book. I ordered the taco, enchilada, and relleno combination plate with rice and beans. The rice and beans were probably the best thing I ate there. The beans had great flavor and not too much salt, and the rice was cooked perfectly, also with lots of flavor. It's difficult mess up a standard fried beef taco, and the one I had was the same as any other taco you'll get on a combination plate at any Mexican place. The relleno was also ok, but not a lot of flavor and too much egg. The enchilada was your regular old cheese rolled into a tortilla and smothered in cheese and enchilada sauce. The sauce was absolutely disgusting and I ended up only eating a bite of the enchilada. I will say that I appreciate that they didn't mask the blandness of the food by absolutely suffocating it in cheese. The food was so mediocre that I don't even remember what my husband ordered, and he definitely didn't rave about it.\n\nOverall, I wouldn't jump to recommend this place to anyone. The food is mediocre, the staff didn't seem to care, and honestly, we could have gone around the corner to Riva's and gotten better food at their drive-through. \n\nOf course, I love to give second chances, and I would love to see more family-owned Mexican restaurants thrive in tempe. A couple of other reviewers recommended the green chili and burritos. I will have to try those next time, but I don't really have high expectations for this place and probably won't be going back any time soon. 0
+I hadn't brought anything to Apollo Cleaners for a long time, and now I remember why. I brought in a wool blanket and the person I gave it to, wasn't sure they could clean it. She told me they would call and let me know. Weeks went by, they never called so I stopped by. They gave it back to me on a hanger and wanted $18. They may have pressed it, but it was hardly cleaned and THEY NEVER CALLED.\n\nIf you need cleaning, find another cleaner. Poor customer service, questionable processes. 0
+The website boasts of an oil change in 30 minutes or less, so I stopped in because I'm in need of a quick oil change on my lunch break. Imagine my surprise when I was told an hour and a half when I walked in the door. \n\nWhat happened to 30 minutes or less? \n\nNow I've wasted half of my lunch hour getting here, no oil change and now I'm hangry (translation: hungry + angry). \n\nNext stop: jiffy lube! :) 0
+"1) check in ok, love the layout of hotel\n price was high for what you get\n what's a \""""bed tax\""""? now we have to pay to sleep?\n nice lobby with sunken 'living room' and fireplace\n free coffee in the a.m.\n free paper in the a.m. \n\n2) Room - dark, old, stuffy\n entrance light so dim you can't see in the closet.\n closet space is angled, maybe take some bathroom space and make closet bigger?\n bathroom big and if you like chips while taking a shower or bath, look up and peel one off the ceiling (I wonder how much lead is in it\n room was with a pool view and if you like to sleep with the window cracked open a bit at night - ask before going if there are many families booked, the kids will be at the pool until midnight and up at 7am, or running down the halls yelling or throwing rocks at each other! \n \n3) Housekeeping staff were pleasant and working hard. \n \n4) restaurant staff- 1/2 were oblivious, 1/2 was excellent!\n expensive for dinner; wine list extensive but not in stock except the house wine\n breakfast buffet- dirty counters and plates, over crisp bacon that turned into bits, waffle station disasterous and messy (no one came by to clean up the mess), bring a sweatshirt or sweater, they have the a/c turned up, eggs are the powdered kind\n\nCooks and some of the staff looked burnt out like the bacon bits!\n\nThere's definitely a 'fiesta inn' your belly after eating breakfast!" 0
+My flight was cancelled and I was given a room here for free. The staff was busy and trying to be efficient and we were tired. We were given a room as far from the front desk as you can get and after having walked there, the room had not been cleaned, unmade beds and such. We went back to the office and I asked for a complaint form, they didn't have any and they didn't know how to record a complaint. They gave us a room closer and it only smelled dirty and there was only a small wad of hair in the shower.\nYuck!!@!! 0
+This is a large facility with major conference facilities attached. The rooms are *VERY* dated and in serious need for maintenance work. The beds are OK, but the rest of the room is old, out of style, ... the bathrooms had plumbing issues. The airport shuttle was slow. They have a great location and the potential to be OK, but they do not even seen to be trying. 0
+Staff and Doctors were very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the experience with choosing my frames. I also enjoyed the frames they carried. I am a guy that likes more of a sporty look and I loved that fact that they carried some nice Oakley frames. I will definitely continue to be a patient of their's. 1
+This is my REI of choice in the Valley. Mostly due to its proximity. But I have been coming to this location since I lived in the wilds of Northern AZ and would make my way into the valley on the occasional escape to socialize. REI was my decompression chamber of sorts before I hit the mall and then hit the town....\nFour years later I am back in AZ and actually living in Phoenix and this REI is my goto place to look for everything from quality outdoor gear or practictical quality clothing. 1
+Very rude sales person on the floor very rudely told my three year old child that riding the child's bike that was on display was not allowed and physically stopped her from doing so while myself and my husband were standing right there. She did not offer any assistance and rolled her eyes when I displayed my disapproval of her talking down to my child. Will not be returning to this location and possibly REI entirely. 0
+"This place is great for last minute things when going out for a weekend adventure but it's not the size of the store or the selection they offer that bothers me about this location...it's the lack of customer service. I've been into this store multiple times and have never been acknowledged. No \""""hello\"""" or \""""can I help you find something?\"""" I've been in, looked for what I wanted, waited for assistance, and have walked out every time without making a purchase or speaking to an employee. That's not good customer service....anywhere." 0
+"They don't allow parents to go in the room with the kids. Something about they want the kids to get \""""comfortable\"""" with them. What?????????????? Umm... no thanx!" 0
+"This place is pretty good! It might be all manicures, but mine chipped in about 2 days. But, it's cheap and they do a good job. The manicure looked great and professional. My toes look awesome too, and those always last a long time! \nThe only reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because they made me walk to an ATM to pay in cash when they do take credit cards, they just prefer cash. I didn't appreciate the inconvenience. \nAlso, the hot rocks were burning my arms and so I pulled away. The man doing the manicure sort of laughed at me and then ridiculed me for not \""""speaking up\"""" and telling me that I need to speak up about things. How about you just use less hot rocks? That's not the type of person I am to yell at people about things, sorry! \nThey didn't hurt me at all, which is rare for me, so that's definitely a bonus. But, I recommend not letting them do the callus treatment, it made my feet worse!" 1
+Nothing fancy- just a regular nail salon but I have had consistent experiences which I am a fan of. Starting going here with Groupon but will continue to go. I like getting gel manicures- they are quick, steady hands, and I am in and out within 30-60 minutes. I would recommend making an appointment because it can get pretty busy but you can also just walk in if you have some time to wait. 1
+I decided to try this place because they have a yelp coupon ($35 for $50) and it was open today on Easter. When I walked in they told me that the coupon isn't valid on weekends (which wasn't specified on the coupon or website) but they decided to honor it regardless (+1 star). I was thankful that they honored the coupon but I was dissatisfied with the gel manicure. The man who did my gel pedicure was excellent (+1 star). My gel manicure was a disaster, first the lady had to re-do my right thumb 3 times because the gel Polish kept bubbling and sliding. Probably because she kept me seated at the pedicure station instead of moving me a to a table. And instead of fixing two other fingers on my left hand (they have a weird ridge going along the nail bed) she just left them (probably out of frustration). I didn't complain because at that point I have been there for a while and could tell she was just over fixing my manicure. My advice would be to skip this place for a gel manicure and get the guy to do your pedicure. 0
+Darryl the really tall manager, he's the best! I will comeback only because of his service and the attention to details. Cheap drinks and tacos... The pizzas are good but the tacos are amazing! Try the potato ones... 1
+"I found this dentist office through Yelp and the awesome reviews were spot on! :) Dr Amy and Kristen were great! \n\nDr Amy was so attentive and didn't try to \""""sell\"""" me on anything like other dentists in the past have. She has a genuine interest in your smile, health and helping you save money. Most \""""new patient appointments\"""" are simply the x-rays, poking and prodding but they did all of the exam PLUS the cleaning all at the same appointment. To me, this was awesome and made the most sense instead of just scheduling to come back yet again just for the cleaning which is what most other dentists have done in the past in my experience. \n\nIn addition, I was able to watch \""""Friends\"""" while getting my cleaning done with headphones on so I could zone out and not try to not make eye contact/have an awkward drooly conversation while they are in your mouth. Side note, why is it that dentists want to ask you questions when they are all in your mouth? Ha! :) That really helped take the ease off and made it a much more pleasant experience. \""""Friends\"""" makes everything better after all ;) I would highly recommend Dr Amy to everyone- super nice, professional and helpful.\n\nPS- See Dr Amy, told you I would write and happy to do so! Keep up the good work!" 1
+This is a good dive bar with friendly bartenders and good cheap food. If you blink you may drive past it. I come here once in a while when I am in the neighborhood and don't want to deal the Mill Ave phonies.... 1
+"In addition to the name, which I love by the way, I really liked this place. I went here with some coworkers after work for a couple of beers. There were five of us, we each got an appetizer and each had two or more beers apiece and our tab was $50. Not too bad for a couple hours of drinking on the patio. They have a pretty decent selection of food and we all seemed to enjoy our fare (nothing special, just your typical bar food), and they offer mini pitchers of beer (I love that).\n\nMy only complaint is that they allow smoking on their patio. It's just gross. But, the patio is big enough that we just moved \""""upwind\"""" from the smokers and we were fine. \n\nThis would be a great spot to go watch a couple of games on the patio in the gorgeous weather and have a few drinks. I'll be back again." 1
+"I went here for a friends birthday and must say that it will be the last time I ever go to Pranksters. Maybe I'm new to the bar scene, but having servers with attitudes and being bitchy to customers isn't my idea of a good time. My friend ordered a water, another friend ordered an iced tea, and I ordered a cider. It was hot outside, so it would be a nice break, right? Well 30 minutes later there is no sight of our waitress and no drinks. She finally comes out with an iced tea and walks away, but not before we flag her down. Turns out she forgot our orders even though she had the receipts. She did apologize, but it still took her 5 MORE minutes to bring a water and 10 minutes to bring a cider. Another friend was trying to order and she completely ignored him. She didn't show up until closing time (2 hour later) to give us checks and shoo us all out. I went to use the bathroom on the way out and had a waitress look me straight in the eye and say \""""UGH, THAT'S WHY WE HAVE A CLOSING TIME\"""". I'm sure there are nicer waitresses working there and maybe they were just having a bad night, but that was more than I wanted to deal with and the WORST service I've ever gotten anywhere, period. I won't be going back." 0
+Connie and the rest of the staff were amazing! We didn't know exactly what we were looking for, but she walked us through all of our options, and the plaque came out looking fantastic. The price was great, the staff was very knowledgeable, and they really went the extra mile for us. When Connie found out this was a surprise gift, she even made sure to call my cell phone before emailing me any questions or proofs, just in case I wasn't the only one at my computer. I would recommend Tempe Trophy to everyone! 1
+Really great little Breakfast/Lunch place tucked into one of the most industrial parts of Tempe. You might not even know it was there were it not for a few covered tables on a make shift patio. Really great food, super prices and almost disgustingly nice people who work there! \n\nThe place is so cute. Black and white checkered tiles. White bead board up to a chair rail. Very homey without being overly kitschy. \n\nWhile they do all the basics, and do them well, this isn't just your basic fare. How about their Muffelatta for $5.15? Or their Hot Sweet Italian sandwich - with sausage, onion, peppers and mushrooms w/ melted provolone cheese ($5.85)? And their Spinach salad with egg and bacon for $5.05? All good. They even have a Monte Cristo ($5.15) on their menu! And their basics are great. I had the Tuna melt ($5.05) on an employee's recommendation and it's one of the best one's I've had in a long time. I haven't had their breakfasts yet, but I've got my eye on their Egg, Chorizo and roasted green chile wrap for $3.25. \n\nAnd then there are their drinks. Sure - when I saw I could get Hires Root Beer or Squirt with my lunch, I was stoked. But then I saw their coffee menu. How about a large (32oz) Iced Coffee for $2.25? Or a large Iced Chai for $2.05??? They also Cappuccino, Espresso and Lattes for similarly great prices. \n\nBut in the end, it's the folks who work there that have knocked me out. My first time there, the girl who took my order remembered my name and checked on me twice at my table - by name. She wasn't a waitress, just worked behind the counter. But when she came to clear a table, she just wanted to check on things. \n\nI almost hate to give the place up, but the more folks who come by, the more likely I am to be able to keep this place around. So I definitely encourage you to come by. Even if it's to just grab a coffee and a baked good. Yes - they bake things fresh on site every day. Just one more layer of their oh so goodness. If only they were open on Saturday...\n\nHours: M-F, 6am-3pm 1
+Great service, such nice welcoming people. I had breakfast here and would love if they got a better syrup. The have that regular very thin semi sweet syrup and my plate would have been amazing if I had some aunt jemima or something. Would definitely go back! Wish this place was in California! 1
+By far the best office max location I have been to. Always greeted and asked right away of I need help finding something, and when I tell them what I want they promptly tell me where it is. There is never a line, and so far they always have what I need 1
+In a word...grody.\n\nThe second I walked in the door I was lambasted by a serious stank. It smelled like sewage and industrial cleaners. I should have done an about face at this time but I foolishly pressed on.\n\nI ordered the Red Devil white calzone, which was advertised as mozzarella, olive oil, fresh Roma tomatoes and garlic. The mozzarella was over abundant and flavorless, the tomatoes were mealy, underripe and were decidedly not Romas (likely Beefsteak or Mountain Pride). The garlic was nearly raw and jammed into the calzone by the fistfull. \n\nI'm not a restaurateur but in my estimation the two most oft repeated sins of Italian restaurants is to not make their mozzarella in house and to overload every dish with garlic. Mozzarella is easy and inexpensive to make and I love garlic but there is definitely such a thing as too much.\n\nI will not be returning to this location. However it should be noted that I ate at the Pinetop location last year and both the food and the ambiance were excellent. 0
+"I just sent the following message through their website. I'll update when I receive a reply. Only 2 stars because not a fan of sausage and lack of an on the spot appropriate response.\n\nJust picked up my pizza from your take out window at the Mill and Southern location. Order #48, medium pepperoni and MUSHROOM order, and received a pepperoni and SAUSAGE pizza.\n\nOrder was placed by phone, employee name not given (or asked for), order repeated back correctly, but still the wrong toppings.\n\nWhen this was mentioned to the cashier, his reply was \""""I did not take the order\"""" and \""""I can make another one\"""". Not sincere, did not look me in the eye. I work and cannot wait the additional time for the correct order to be made. Why not an offer to discount the one wrong topping?\n\nIt's going to be a long weekend of SAUSAGE. Kind of dissapointing." 0
+This was my first time here and enjoyed the pizza and wings. There ranch dressing is very good. Also enjoyed the great customer service from the staff here at red devil 1
+DON'T EVER GO HERE FOR ANYTHING!!! ITS TERRIBLE!! I got a regular oil change here and they broke something while doing that and didn't tell me. When I checked my car a couple days later I went back to complain and he finally admitted to me that he knew it was broken and he forgot to put it on my receipt!! What liars !!! AVOID This Place !!! 0
+WORST PLACE EVER!!! Make sure you pay before you go in otherwise they will change the quote and charge you more. It was a good place, now that managment has changed, they are the biggest jerks ever. And I only got an oil change. NEVER GO HERE!!! 0
+There are several shared characteristics of a good dive bar:\n1. Cash only for cheap, stiff drinks.\n2. Pool tables (or alternately, shuffle board. darts must be combined with some other lure in order to count.)\n3. Jukebox (classic rock required, the top 40 laughed out of the place.)\n4. An air of disrepair (rips in the booth upholstery, musty smell of smoke on the air- because despite the ban, it's already been cured into the wood.)\n\nThis place has all those things in spades.\n\nI hardly ever end up at the Time Out Lounge because I never carry cash, but the drinks are deliciously strong and don't strip your wallet of its greenery too quick. There's an ATM there too. The pitchers and half pitchers are also pretty cheap, but if you're drinking by yourself, you're required to get the half pitcher. Apparently they can't serve you a drink the size of your head in one sitting. What wacky laws.\n\nThere are several pool tables that take up the majority of the space, but if you're going during the rush, good luck securing one of them. I'm not that great at pool, but I really enjoy playing at this place (usually with a good partner I can coast off of and then gloat with after we win) because of the atmosphere. So don't be a hater. \n\nThere's a dart board off to the side of the place in a raised area with a couch and a jukebox. My friend and I got our asses handed to us on a plate by a couple of British expatriates in a game of cricket. But tall dark and handsome can beat me any day. It's all about the accent. Surprisingly, I've never used the jukebox. But I have heard wonderful tales of it from multiple people. 1
+One of my new favorite haunts. The good thing about living at Mill & Southern is a great bar selection within a block or so, OK so I'm into dive bars, it's almost heaven. The first time I went into the Timeout, it reminded me of a hundred bars back home in Pittsburgh. I didn't feel alot of personality the first couple times, not until I met and made some friends. It's a bar that plays pool, as you can see by all the trophy's and the bulletin board cluttered with league info. I'm a casual player so it's a little intimidating at first, but everyone there is great. That's the allure; the people. You can't look around and see it in the fixtures, it's the conversations, the eclectic hair, the young, the old, the ones with blue chalk wiped on their pants and spilling PBR as they giggle away. The bartenders are fun and easy on the eyes-Daddy Like!\nAND, last but not least, I dig the jukebox and the tunes that get downloaded, alot of punk, new wave and other tunes that I grew up loving. 1
+My heart is mostly hard, particularly in places where the arteries have closed and the ventricles seized around a blockage of unknown fatty matter. I'm fairly certain that I will die before age 40, of some hard-hearted condition related to my perpetual consumption of fatty foods. For this reason it is perhaps ironic that the one soft spot in my otherwise much-maligned heart is for hot dogs and burgers cooked over an open flame. \n\nIt's no surprise then that I'll be going back to Ted's. Like a phillistine, I had a chesseburger but it was tasty. The onion rings are also good, much more to my taste than traditional O-rings. \n\nLong lines and no ranch makes for 4, rather than 5 stars. But the staff was friendly, the food priced right and the ambiance fun and lively. I definitely recommend Ted's. 1
+If you enjoy hot dogs, get to Ted's ASAP!\n\nTed's is a great place to have a charcoal grilled hot dog with all the sides. There are other items on the menu (sandwiches, burgers), but I've always stuck with the staple hot dog and fries. One day I will try a burger and a milkshake.\n\nHard to beat Ted's classic meal of a hot dog, drink and either fries or onion rings.\n\nThis is a no frills place, good food, good service and old school charm.\n\nThe place can get very busy! Be prepared to wait in line and/or wait for a table to sit.\n\nI'm a bit ashamed that I never wrote a review of Ted's earlier. I thought I had and then realized I never did. Better late than never. 1
+Its a little too pricey for what it is. I got the chili dog meal and it was very heavy (not complaining) and very dry (complaining). My son got the regular hot dog...again over priced and its a regular hot dog. I'm sure the people who love it are the ones who just really DOCTOR IT UP WITH ALL THE TOPPINGS. Then maybe I could see you getting your moneys worth? 0
+I heard so many great things about it, I stopped once with my family to find that they only took cash but didn't have an ATM in the lobby. So I went back when I was on my way to school to grab something and got a seriously bad stomach ache. \n\nVery disappointed 0
+Very good hot dogs. These beauties are charcoal grilled so they have that authentic family picnic taste. I ordered a footlong chili cheese dog with the bun grilled and an order of onion rings. The hot dogs were great and the onion rings were dynamite. Everything is made in front of you, so no soggy dogs here! Whenever I'm back in this area, I'll be coming to Ted's. 1
+Why on earth would you go to McDonald's or Burger King when this place exists? The fries alone keep me coming back. My go to is the all beef with chili. Yeah, I might feel guilty and go to the gym after eating here, but I never feel like I just ate garbage. Fresh and made when you order it. Don't let the line scare you! They are quick and friendly. 1
+Yum.\n\nHaven't been here in, like, 20 years, but I can promise it won't take that long to go back. The dogs were perfect. I'm not a huge hot dog fan, but when I want one, I want one grilled and slightly charred. That's what I got.\n\nThe fries and onion strings were SO good. Hot and crispy and full of flavor. Not a lot of fancy anything, just your classic hot dog toppings, simple fries and onion rings (when you do it right you don't need to cover it up).\n\nThey also have burgers and shakes. Must try next time. 1
+I have never heard of $25 massages ($20 for first time customers). I guess this is a clinic for students just how medical students practice in clinics as interns. I recommend come here early in the morning because the place can get crowded very easily. Its about 30 min to 1 hour wait. The waiting room is a simple area, so I recommend coming with a friend to hang out, bring music, or bring a book. The process is very simple, as your name will be called by a therapist. The massage is about 50 minutes in a communal area. That is the only negative is the privacy, but I guess you get what you 1
+This was our second try at the Top of the Rock. To be honest there are a few reasons I cannot give this 5 stars, so lets start with that so I can end on a high note. \n\nFirst off, $5.00 for valet or you get to park down a steep hill and walk to the place. I think for the overall price point offering valet to patrons should be free, of course tipping your valet when you leave. The other reason, the decor of the place. It feels really dated, granted the view at sundown is amazing, but still there needs to be a little updating. Lastly, our server, she was very nice, and pleasant however she did offer us bread... OK, OK maybe she did save our waistlines, but at the end of our meal we saw what looked like delicious rolls brought to another table and we all wondered why we not offered any, I mean hey, we get the option to be fatties, right? Side note, the servers also wore jeans....not a huge deal, but did not help the ambiance...\n\nNow on to the drinks, I had a prickly pear margarita, it was way too sweet for me (I should have known better so not issue there), the hubby had not one but two of their kiwi caipirinha's. I followed up with a regular Margarita on the rocks, it was decent.\n\nOK now the food. We started with the shrimp appetizer, we ordered two, one for each couple to split. They were grilled with honey and lime, and had house made potato gnocchi. There was a mixture of mission figs, chorizo and cheese that accompanied the shrimp. The dish was down right awesome. The flavors were very well balanced and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. We were all very impressed. \n\nEach of the four of us had our own main dish. I had the seasonal veggi dish. Lets just start off with the fact that yes, you can mess up vegetables, but these were great. Artisan carrots, broccolini, asparagus, buttery pieces of brussle sprouts, pouched beets all over your choice of purple roasted potatoes, red quinoa, their specialty french fries, and their might have been another choice, but I got the quinoa. It was great, and I am not a vegetarian BTW, but I wanted something lighter to eat (so dam hot out) and this was honestly good and filling. The husband had the chicken and dumplings which I had a bight of, it was a little salty for my pallet, but he sang its praise. It was made with gnocchi too. The other couple with us had the pork tenderloin which was melt in your mouth fantastic, and the pan-seared scallops. These scallops were huge! I am totally picky about scallops, I only like em small, so I passed, but both my husband and the person who ordered the dish said they were great. \n\nFinally, desert. We were all honestly full, but I could not pass up the bread pudding. We all kind of split it. House made cinnamon ice cream with queen creek pears. We were all pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I do wish there was a better chocolate option on the menu, but that's OK I guess. \n\nOver all, I am looking forward to returning to Top of the Rock! The service, was great, the food was eclectic, gourmet and unexpected. I really enjoyed this place our second time around. Oh, the bill for five drinks, two apps, four dinners, two espressos, and a dessert was $190.00 (without tip)! That's a great deal in my book! 1
+My husband and I recently stayed at the Buttes and were looking forward to a great dinner at Top of the Rock. What a disappointment! We dined on a Sunday night when the restaurant was almost completely empty (there were only 7 couples the entire night, including us) and were seated far away from the window and any chance of a view. Perhaps an empty restaurant left the staff feeling less than excited about work, as service was mediocre at best. My husband ordered the beef short ribs, which was a fairly decent dish. Unfortunately, I ordered the pork tenderloin. The pork was so salty that I couldn't even finish it, and the overpowering garlic in the accompanying side of creamed barley ensured it remained mostly untouched on my dish. We left without a single goodbye, feeling as unappreciated upon exit as we did upon arrival. If you're looking for a nice dinner, save your money and go to Kai or Ko'Sin at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Hotel! 0
+Spa is tiny. Terrible. You can hear someone urinate while in waiting room of locker area. Sauna was 90 degree. Massage rooms were located right off the main entrance of spa so you could hear all the ladies squawking while they were getting there nails done. Neck rest broke while getting the massage...nobodies fault, didn't make for comfortable rest of massage though. \n\nAs for the hotel....service is slooowwww. Rang the front desk and an average 15 rings before someone unapologetically picked up. One time 30 rings and another no one picked up. The excuse was they were booked solid. So! Staff for it! Rooms were ok. I'm a platinum Marriott member, I've been to a ton of hotels (travel for work) and many of them were Marriott resorts. This one gets last place. Even the house keeping was slow, we didn't get our room turned until 3pm. Room service was good. The only reason they received two stars from me, 0
+Reserved room a week in advance and requested 11am early check in, is now 3:45pm and we've been waiting at the resort all day. Classic bad business: under delivering after over promising. The Grand just a few miles away seems like a much better option. 0
+Good, convenient, great prices 1
+Rude and too much clutter!! Don't have any prices on braiding hair packages. They charge a different price for braiding hair every time I shop here. I'm done! No more! 0
+This nanny service is horrible. When I signed up to use a nanny service, I expected it to actually decrease the stress of hiring a nanny. It actually made the process 10 times MORE stressful and hectic. They nanny candidates they sent me were inexperienced and uneducated. Some of them couldn't even completely fill out the application. What's more, most of the nannies they sent me didn't return my calls. On top of that, the agency would only send me 2 names at a time, so rather than do a bunch of interviews all at once and get the process taken care of, it dragged on for week after stressful week. It got to the point that I began conducting Craigslist interviews in addition (I hired a private detective to run background checks if I found someone on Craigslist). When I complained to them about the service, with the above complaints, they literally yelled at me for over 45 minutes about how I was probably just trying to get out of paying (not true - I never even asked for a discount). They are not interested in you as a customer or your needs as a family. Evidently, they know what is best for me and my family. \n\nWhen I finally found a nanny through their service (in hindsight, the least bad of the terrible choices they'd sent me), I would up having to fire her before a year was over. Their service is overpriced and literally completely worthless. STAY AWAY!!!! I now have a nanny who I found through a personal connection, and have had her for 3 years. Now that I know what a good nanny is, I can clearly say STAY AWAY FROM THE NANNY EXCHANGE. 0
+My favorite flower shop! On Fridays- they sell all their cut flowers for 1/2 price! \nThey've cut the hours and now close at 5:00 pm instead of 6:00 (sigh)\nVery nice people and great service. They have a wonderful assortment of beautiful flowers and potted plants. Small and local ! Highly recommended. 1
+I have used SMW for many years for routine maintenance on my a/c and heater. I knew the unit was old, but for years they have been repairing it as needed, until finally they gave me the opinion that it needed to be replaced. I had to wait a couple days for the scheduled replacement, and during that time the a/c died completely. Scott came out to my house in the evening, just to see if there was anything he could do to get an extra day or two, but no luck. They moved up my installation time, and there was no charge for the extra service visit. I love my new unit and would never consider using any other company for my a/c needs. 1
+I've avoided Wal-Marts in big cities for years. Life is too short. But WM seems to be trying to upgrade its image, its stores, and the quality of the fresh foods in their Supercenters. So I gave this one a try. I got three or four items from the produce center (it was actually quite impressive), and headed to the 12 items or less lane. There were maybe a dozen people in that line in front of me. Sigh. Oh well.\n\nSo I stand there - checking my iPhone email - and it slowly dawns on me that someone is yelling. So I look up and I see the cashier of this line - a grizzled old lady shaking her bony finger - is screaming for me to get out of her line because she'd turned her light off. No joke - screaming! It took me a good five or six seconds to truly realize that this was actually happening, and happening to me. So I yelled back that someone as old as her should have better manners, that her light was on when I got in line, and that she should feel free to proceed straight to hell. I dropped my produce on the floor and walked straight out the door. Never again... 0
+Seriously sketchy. Last time I was here cops had three people handcuffed lying in their stomachs. There are never any open registers. The produce is disgusting. Half of the parking lot lights are out, and if the people outside are anything like the people inside, I'd rather not be in the dark with them. 0
+I was recommended by a coworker and this place is great! Won't be going anywhere else! Not only do they do a great job on designs they don't make you feel uncomfortable for asking. 1
+"I will never use another Pure Fitness gym again. This review isn't specific to this gym, but applies to all Pure Fitness locations. I posted this here because this is where the event took place. \n\nOriginally my dues for Pure were $19 a month which gave me access to all gyms, classes, etc. I decided to add on a personal trainer at a rate of $50 an hour. I would see the trainer about 1 to 2 times a week. Several months ago, Pure Fitness announced that they would start a new program where you would get a 30 minute training session every week if you raised your dues to $29 a month. Sounded like a great deal to me, so I signed up. The program was going great for about 2 months. At that point my trainer advised me that the program had grown so much that they are turning it into an hour long GROUP sessions. Basically you don't have an appointment, and you show up at the top of the hour during one of the scheduled group \""""PFE\"""" classes. You may or may not have the same trainer each time. Here's the thing. My dues stayed the same and Pure Fitness already offered group classes that were included with my membership when the dues were $19 a month. I tried the class once, but it wasn't the same as the 30 minutes one-on-one that got me to sign up for the \""""Pure Fitness Experience\"""" program. After wards they changed the schedule of the \""""PFE\"""" classes that I just said screw it. I canceled my membership at that point. My membership officially expires on Sunday, and I say good riddance." 0
+Stay FAR AWAY from this place. Complete scammers. My girlfriend brought here car in with a slow starting problem and said she thought it may be the starter. Without running the simple diagnostic on it to confirm this was the problem, they replaced a perfectly good starter ($550 with labor)--it was only then that they proceeded to tell her that the battery was the real problem. I asked the manager afterwards why they would not check the starter (which literally takes 5 seconds) and said he just does what the customer asks for and was obviously unwilling to refund any portion of the unnecessary work. So unless you (or your wife, daughter, etc) are a licensed mechanic, do not use this garage.\n\nCOMPLETE AND TOTAL SCAM ARTISTS. You would be better off taking your vehicle literally anywhere else. 0
+So wife and I went there. I asked for cheese ravioli with non meat sauce. Plate comes out with meat sauce. Brought me a second plate started to eat it, and there was meat sauce on it again. I believe the chef used the same serving spoon for both the meat and non meat sauce. Which to a vegetarian is a big thing, I told that to the manager. The manager was very nice and felt very sorry for us. He ended up not charging us for anything but the glass of wine. We both got a piece of pie. \n\nWould probably go again, because my wife liked the pot roast; but I will be very careful what I order. I don't know how much I trust the chef there. Mixing serving spoons between meat and non meat items, is not ok IMO. Mine is a personal choice, but some people eat this way due to other reasons which they consider to be very important. \n\nVegetarian check your plates. 0
+I absolutely recommend this hospital to those looking for a forever vet. \n\nGoing to the vet is scary especially when it involves a family member, but pecan grove is the right choice. \n\nI have already brought my rabbit and recently my dog here for treatment and the staff, vets, and vet techs have been amazing and so helpful. \n\nDr. Holmes has performed surgery on my rabbit (teeth removal and neutering). He told me everything I needed to know beforehand and even promised that if he did not do the procedure properly he would not charge me for returning to do the procedure again. He followed through and even called a couple days later to make sure everything was fine. He works with a rabbit rescue and will give you a discount if you mention them. \n\nDr. Tuttle took care of my cutie pie. she was bit by some neighbor's dog and had an infection in her paw. although cutie was a bit hesitant to treatment, Dr. Tuttle did not hurt her. She informed me of everything I needed to know to make sure that the wound would heal up properly. Cutie is also a new addition to my family and I know nothing about her. Dr. Tuttle made sure that I knew what types of vaccinations I needed to give her and also preventive care such as oral care, heart worm prevention, and boosters. I asked a lot of questions concerning Cutie and she was patient and made sure all my worries were gone. \n\nBy the end of the appointments, I felt like I could go home and take care of my pets in their time of need. \n\nThe facility is a bit small, but they are well equipped and even have their own pharmacy. \nAlthough I think the pricing of their services is a bit overpriced, you can be sure that you and your pet are getting the care and attention you're \npaying for.\n\nYou can visit their website at pecangrovevet.com or add them on facebook too. 1
+Love it! Love it! Love it! I have been to most gyms in the Phoenix area (and Boston, for that matter), and Lifetime is definitely at the top. I just convinced most of my family to join. Has everything you need and then some!\n\nUpdate: While I still love this place, the maintenance is quite lacking. Pieces of equipment will be broken for over a month or more before they are fixed. I am pretty diligent about reporting equipment that needs to be repaired/maintained, but apparently the staff at Lifetime is not so diligent about getting things fixed. Very unfortunate, especially for a fitness center of this caliber and at the cost of the memberships. 1
+"Really like the gym most of the time, except for the Kid's Club. If you have kids younger than school age, this gym is not for you. They have a time limit... which they don't bother to mention prior to getting you to join. Then if you \""""go over\"""" 3 times, your membership is suspended. I have not even been able to go over to the weight lifting section of the gym after 3 weeks of membership - thanks to the kids club. Also, have to leave classes early which is disruptive i.e. in yoga..... again.. thanks to kids club. The girls who work there are snotty and make snide remarks if you are even a couple of minutes late. I have written a letter to \""""corporate\"""", but I am told that I will never get a response. So.... once again... as a single working mother with child... I feel that I am paying more than the average person to work out there.. plus I am not able to work out as long as other people who pay less. Completely frustrating. I signed up for 800.00 worth of Summer Kids Camps...which I have subsequently withdrawn from due to the bad attitude of the Kid's Club employees. So.. if you don't have kids... the gym would be great." 0
+Big fan of this gym. I love it! Very clean! 1
+Beware of this gym!!! I put my membership on hold because of an injury and they said I still owe them money. I finally said OK and went into pay and canceled my account. I received an email for another bill that was still owe. They told me I didn't sign something. I said the employee never ask me to sign something. Oh well they are very unwilling to work with someone and are very RUDE!!!! I will tell as many people as I know to never use Lifetime because there service lacks any kind of common sense. 0
+I have been a lifetime member for years now and I know what to expect from lifetime... that would be excellence in a gym. The gym has everything you need, pool, fitness classes, plenty of machines and a weight area. The location is clean and is located close to the freeway. The only downfall to lifetime is the amount of members. There are sometimes too many people there to feel comfortable when working out. 1
+Horrible experience!!! For the past 20yrs, I've always belonged to a gym. This was the worst, ever! I started by signing up with a personal trainer (he was awesome) however, I ended up having major hand surgery on both hands and was unable to finish my last 4 sessions. After many attempts to speak to someone and I'm talking weeks for someone to get back with me. LTF refused to reimburse me for he last 4 sessions! \nI also feel like $120 a month for a single person is way over the limit, especially for a gym that has out dated equipment. \nI belonged to Lowes YMCA ($65 a month) and that gym makes LTF look like a dump! 0
+"I was really excited about finding a gym that also offered a complete health and weight loss program. But so far I have been extremely disappointed with it. Everything that you get for free with your \""""LT Bucks\"""" turned into an hour of wasted time for me. No real information or counseling provided, just a sales pitch to try and get you to sign up for some weekly meeting with the trainer or nutritionist that is going to cost you 100 bucks an hour. And they really put the pressure on to try and convince you that you need all these tests - metabolic rate, food allergies, cortisol levels. And each one costs hundreds of dollars. Their strategy should be to educate those of us who generally want to learn about how to have a healthier lifestyle. Then we'd be even more loyal to Lifetime and they'd make their money back tenfold over time from the $55 monthly membership fee. And only push the extras if it is genuinely needed for that individual. Instead they all just seem like used car salesmen and it almost turned me off from the whole place.\n\nFor now I am just trying to push all that noise aside and focus on just the gym, which is actually pretty nice. They have a wide variety of equipment and there is never any wait. My biggest complaint is that their group fitness classes are insanely crowded. I actually saw one girl get knocked to the ground in Zumba class last week because it was just too packed in there. Seriously!" 0
+I thought it was time to write about the amazing facial I had at Life Spa with Bethany. \n\nMy skin felt great from all the wonderful products, my shoulders and scalp felt great from the awesome massage, and my wallet felt great from using my new member ticket!\n\nEveryone was very kind and professional -- from the girl that greeted me to Bethany to the girl at the front desk who asked me how everything went. \n\nTwo things I thought were really great:\n1) Life Spa doesn't use bottled water. They instead offer you filtered water in a real glass. I dislike those mini bottled waters and I think they taste worst than filtered water. \n\n2) My scalp massage. My brain felt like it was on vacation for the entire facial. So relaxing and so wonderful. 1
+I've had a massage and a pedicure here, both of which were great. Prices are a bit high for regular visits (used a new member discount), but if you're willing to pay over $30 for a pedicure, it may be worth it. Pedicure area has 1 chair and the technician is not full time, so although the experience is a private and quiet one, you'll definitely want to call ahead of time and schedule an appointment. Very serene and relaxing environment (you forget you're in the middle of a large gym), and the staff is very friendly and attentive. 1
+I love this Olive Garden! 1
+We had a lunch in this wonderful place. I was very happy with services, very tasty food, comfortable interior...sooo I'm going to back soon:) thank you ! Love Italian food! 1
+This place blew our expectations out of the water! On our trip to ikea tonight, my husband and I were planning to go to Genghis grill since it was nearby but they were closed. I found YC'S on yelp and it had good reviews. My husband was leary when we first walked in because there was no one at the counter. The super nice waitress/hostess was helping a couple of first timers (like us) with their selections. She was very nice and showed us the ropes and even mixed the sauce up for me. The portions were HUGE! My husband who usually can eat his full meal had to throw in the towel halfway because it was too much food. We both have hearty lunch portions to take to work tomorrow. The soup bar was excellent especially the wontons. For only $23 they provide you such a great 3 course meal. They even had swirl cones for dessert. The hostess made sure we enjoyed our meal the whole time and even let us have free to go boxes since it was our first time. She even threw in a small box so I could take wonton chips. The customer service was excellent and the food was fantastic. I definitely recommend this location!!!! 1
+We've gone to this place a couple of times and haven't been dissatisfied once. The overall joy of YCs is getting to fill your bowl a mile high with pure gluttony. The selection of ingredients was right on, the quality could leave some yearning but this is definitely a Quantity over quality establishment. No complaints on that part because I still found the food to be flavorful and fulfilling. The free ice cream at the end is a sweet added bonus and much appreciated. I look forward to going here when I don't feel like cooking and like the experience of abundant selections and flavor options. Recommended highly:-) 1
+I love this place. So refreshing, like eating snow. 1
+My family loves Christ Life Church. Excellent kidz programming, incredible live modern worship, and relevant messages of inspiration and hope! 1
+I drove from Mesa just to visit this place after multiple friends raved about the nail art. Sure enough they had a million different options for nail art. I payed $33 for pedicure calluse removal and argyle nail art. The girl who did mine was very sweet and did a great job she made small talk but allowed me to relax as well. I also payed $25 for a gel no-chip manicure. I was less than impressed with it, she did an ok job but the polish job was mediocre, she soaked my hands for a minute, did a quick file, and a very fast cuticle treatment and that was it. I expected a little more but I do think the gel polish will last, ultimately that's what I was looking for.. 1
+QUALITY NAILS IS NOT\n\nQUALITY NAILS IS NOT. \n\nI patronized this shop on a Saturday afternoon WITH AN APPOINTMENT. The shop was busy with bookings and continued to take walk-ins. The techs RUSHED thru my pedi and fill. As a result the DESIGNS ARE SLOPPY AND AMATUERISH looking. This is especially annoying since it was the owner, Lisa, who did my fill. She got up at least 4 times and was so distracted that she over looked bubbles and a lump in the gel polish. I'm very disappointed in this shop since it was recommended to me because of their expertise in designs and nail art.\n\nTo add insult to injury, when I discussed the issues with Lisa today she didn't see anything wrong with the end product. While we were discussing how the price for my services was calculated we discovered she OVERCHARGED ME AT LEAST $5. In the end Lisa grudgingly refunded $15 to me. I' still think I was overcharged and their customer service is the pits. \n\nIf there was a way to give a negative score to a business I certainly would give them a negative 5 stars!!!!! 0
+I love this place ! I have been going to this nail salon for 5 years in Az. I moved to Cali and visit AZ often. When I visit I always get my nails done here! THEY DO A FABULOUS JOB AND i wish they came to California and open a shop! I get the most fabulous designs and they do an amazing job. I typically will get a full set and pedicure and its always amazing! Highly recommend!!!! 1
+"Reluctantly!!! We just ordered pizza and chicken wings from Rosati's, Tempe. The last pizza was HORRIBLE!!! We thought we'd give 1 last try because we had some box tops for half off? We noticed we had a missed call from Rosati's? We thought it was to confirm our order. But it was a rude guy claiming his name was Scott claiming he was the owner and how did we collect 10 box tops? We told him, \""""by buying pizza?\"""" He was rude and sounded like a drunk from the hood? Maybe this guy is having money problems or something? Do yourself a favor and AVOID SCOTT and all locations of Rosati's Pizza as this Scott guy was very unprofessional and If he is the owner we suggest he spend his time at AA, trying to make pizza, and trying to get his customer service up to par from a ZERO! If we could give Rosati's a ZERO STAR we would!" 0
+I went here to get my prom dress tailored a few days before my prom and they did a great job with it! The price was pretty reasonable for the alteration too, nothing crazy. 1
+This location is CLOSED. It's an empty building.\n\nI am only putting one star up because I have to in order to post. 0
+We tried Marcello's while visiting from out of town. Service was very friendly, though somewhat slow, and the decor and music were nice. We got the calamari as an appetizer, and it was a little bland. There also were a few pieces of metal on the plate- not sure where they came from, but fortunately we didn't eat them. My husband had the pizza, which he said was wonderful. I ordered the spinach ravioli with marinara sauce. The food took a while to come out of the kitchen, which was surprising as there were not many people in the restaurant. When my ravioli arrived, it was made with the wrong sauce. They quickly got a new order out, but the pasta wasn't fully cooked.\n\nEven if we weren't out-of-towners, we wouldn't eat here again. Too bad, because I was really looking for pasta. 0
+I actually found this guy on Yelp. I purchased some sandals last fall on sale, and unfortunately, I needed some extra holes punched in to them because they were hurting my feet. I had tried to exchange them at the store, but because it had been so long, I was unable to do so. I was encouraged by the store to find a local shoe store to just get holes punched into the straps to accomidate my situatation.\n\nSo, I find this guy on Yelp. I called in advance to see if he would be able to help me. He said he could, and that he was open until 3. So, I race over there, and he punched the holes in my sandals while I waited! wooohoo! I was so grateful!\n\nHe charged me 50 cents a whole, times 4 holes for a whole $2! This is great! \n\nThe store itself is small, but organized and rather clean. They sell all kinds of shoe stuff, and do all kinds of repairs not only just to shoes, but luggage, zippers, etc. He says he's been in business for 16 years now, and to keep coming back. Good experience for something so simple and mondane. 1
+"Don't bother calling the \""""local\"""" Sears number if you are looking for lawnmower parts. You get routed to a call center in Bangladesh, or New Delhi .. Not sure ... who are nice enough - but provide useless information about what they have in their warehouse in Toronto." 0
+This review is for the gas station. \n\nThe fuel pumps SUCK. Good luck holding the nozzle the whole time while your 40gallon tank fills up. Boo. 0
+We came here the weekend of the Grand Opening. I will say we were very impressed and there was so much to choose from at this new and improved Pets Mart. There is a Hotel here for Cats and Dogs. There is a Banner Pet hospital, and there is a Grooming station ,as well as a Dog training store as well. Talk about your one stop shopping. I even got to hold a beautiful baby girl Pug just 6 weeks old. She was absolutly adorable. We took a picture but have not figured out how to download it yet. Nice and Clean all throughout the store . We purchased a few items and then we were on our way. Lots of Parking in the lot. Plus nice clean human bathrooms. 1
+Everyone there knows us. Everyone there knows Zoey, our Great Dane. Everyone is amazing! Which is why we continually drive 30 minutes to go to a Petsmart, so we can get the daycare we know is best for our girl. Trust me, if I didn't feel safe with her there, or if I felt the people didn't love her, we'd go somewhere else. But they're fantastic so no worries. : ) 1
+We attended for Gilbert Yoga Days. \n\nIt was only a short class, but it was a lot of fun. Decent work out and I felt great afterwards.\n\nAnd the people were awesome! 1
+Authentic... I know when I need to practice without all the extras. Gilbert Yoga is where I want to unroll my mat. They are passionate about sharing yoga with the community and it reflects through their teachers and studio. They are creating a true space for us to find the essence of yoga. 1
+We frequent this place because we can walk there. The servers always remember my kids, this place is kid friendly. They remember us too when we leave the kids home and go to the bar (I know, parent of the year). The wings are good, my kids love the mozzarella sticks and pizza. They have karaoke some nights. They have a magic guy some nights. It's They have TV's for the sports. Good enough for me. I can always find Brenden there! Hey Brenden, your wife is lookin' for ya. 1
+Sorry to burst your bubble but this is a chain restaurant. I am from NY and I have ate at Native New Yorker, and there food tastes nothing like NYC food at all. If your looking for real NY food usually the Mom & Pop Italian Restaurants are the best. 0
+"It's a tradition in my family that the birthday person gets to pick a movie and we all go see it. Not wanting to deal with the holiday crowds, I foolishly said \""""Let's go to the theater in Gilbert! It was always really nice, and busy but not nearly as hectic.\""""\n\nAnd it was. Was being the operative word. Hectic? It's a ghost town. And it's not hard to see why. The seats are torn and filthy, I literally got stuck to the floor, the popcorn was stale and inedible, and the whole place now has the pallor of a business circling the drain.\n\nDuring our delightful visit to this \""""premium theater experience\"""" in a \""""clean, convenient and modern theater\"""" (that's Hollywood Theaters' promise, anyway), I could barely suppress my urge to leave and my brother couldn't suppress the urge to give me crap about it. Speakers were blown, the picture was lousy, I felt like I needed to bathe in bleach afterward... We should have just braved the Harkins at Chandler Fashion Center.\n\nWhile I practically lived here for several years, ain't no way I'm going back after my last experience." 0
+I always want to like Panda Express. They're friendly, nice establishment, conveniently located- but the food always leaves me disappointed 0
+Best Chinese take-out in Gilbert! We've tried quite a few but none as good as this one! Customer service is always great every time! 1
+I've been going here for years as a coupon oil change customer out of convenience. Over that time, I have gradually used them more and more with great reason. Very professional, great work, willing to explain repairs to those who aren't car savvy (I've overheard them doing this, was very impressed), etc. They've finally done a full conversion on me, one of my vehicles is pretty much totally covered there (alignments, brakes, tires). They are now my shop of choice! 1
+Terrible. I called at 11 am and was told my car was ready. I show up at 1 pm and learn my car is not ready... Need another hour. I had to get a ride twice. Wasting valuable time going to this place. 0
+Went in for a perm and the people were very rude. It is in a hidden out of the way location. Maybe the chain headquarters put it there on purpose. Hide the worst people in an area where no one will visit! 0
+Sitting in the drive thru long enough to write a review. First I waited long enough that by the time I got up to the box to order bfast was over. Since I have ordered I have been waiting.. At the box...... For 9 min!!! If you are not ready to serve lunch then serve what you got! Still have not moved by the way 0
+I am fan. We finally went here after many years of just driving by. It is not very impressive by the look of it, but the food is really good. Order the Posada items, they are really yummy. The service is good. the salsa is really good. We will go back again. The price is right. 1
+My family has been using Dr. Burke for our pets since I was to young to remember. He has a great personality, is very knowledgeable and is great with the pets! His prices are fair and you can usually get an appointment within a week or sooner for emergencies. The offices are always clean, bright and the front desk staff is very friendly. We have brought Dogs, Cats and Birds to Dr. Burke. 1
+This is one of my favorite Mexican fast food restaurants. It's clean and cool in the summer. It's neal the theater and my house. You can alway ask for more meat without extra charge. Of course, they will charge you if you ask two spoun more. :-)\n\nThe parking space is not as big as the store and it's crowed over the weekend. 1
+I really dislike this entire chain. I have eaten a few and have not been impressed. They make these burritos look huge by packing them in flavorless overcooked rice then put a few ingredients on. They have additional items that you can buy a la carte to put on your burrito to add flavor, but you'd think they would be included. This is Tex-Mex cafeteria food. 0
+Having lived in the NY & NJ area for 30 years I've become spoiled with good Chinese food. Last night my girlfriend and I decided to try this place in Gilbert. The menu was extensive and the prices looked great. We were shocked when I went to pick it up as to the large portions . The General Chicken was soft and not over cooked and the potstickers were hot and tasty. \nDefinitely the best Chinese Food I've tasted since I've been here. I can't wait to order again!!! 1
+Gary M on 6/1/2013 said it all. Been going to this place for years. The place gets dirtier and dirtier. Less attention to detail. The acoustics are awful. It's very loud and you have to yell to be heard. The food isn't prepared properly and all they do is raise their prices. You like wings? well..if you want something other than your typical mild, medium, hot, they charge you an extra dollar. You want just paddles or drums?..yup, an extra $1.50. You want a side of hot sauce?..yup..that's another $1.00. When you leave, you've paid $1.50 for each WING...\n\nGo to Native New Yorker!!! Get 'em YOUR way and they don't break the bank.\n\nOh, Robert Irvine needs to intervene here. (Restaurant Impossible) 0
+This place is great. I like the laid back atmosphere and the fact that the offer groupons and deals frequently. The food has always been good, the drinks are gigantic (which is great because I like a lot to drink with my meals), and the service is always pleasant and consistent. My only complaint is that sometimes it's way too loud and I can barely have a conversation with my boyfriend across the table. The place is family friendly so there's always a lot of kids screaming/crying/dropping things and the TVs when football is on are sometimes loud. 1
+We just moved here from the Midwest and have been staying with my daughter in her apartment in Mesa while we wait to move into our house. I was recommend by a friend who knew the receptionist that worked there. \n\nWe have a 21 month old pure bred collie who just had all his shots before we came to this area! He caught a virus from the dog park at the apartment complex. They never called me back with his fecal exam test results! I paid at the time of our dogs appoint for prescription dog food and two prescriptions for him. I got for prescription at the appointment. They said they would call me when the prescription dog food and the second prescription came into their office for me to come and pick up. They never called! I called. I went and picked up the dog food. Five days later the second RX still never came in and still no phone calls from them even though I was calling them . Finally, I called and asked for my money back from the second RX that I never received. They even sent me a postcard saying my collie need his shots after I gave them his records from our vet back home. We found another Vet in Chandler who we are much happier with who calls us back, has the prescriptions in stock. Gilbert Veterninary Hospital called me and wanted to know if I had requested them to get my pets records from their clinic. I just told them yes? You would think they would get a clue on how they treated me and my pet! Some people really treat their animals as part of their families and you don't take their care lightly! I'm glad this wasn't a child but it was my child with four furry paws! I think that are out just to make money here and just want to rack on the charges! The other vet also told me my Rocky could keep getting this and told me how to prevent it. Where Gilbert was telling me if it happened again that it would require additional testing and was probably colitis! I found out the virus was going around between the other dogs in the apartment complex! 0
+Target has a promotion they call Holly Jolly Savings. It is promoted as spend $50 on Holiday items and get $10 off at the register. Sounds easy enough! I fill my shopping cart with holiday Items and get to the check out.. My total was $171.80. I showed the cashier my coupon, she scanned it and told me my purchases did not qualify. Really?,.....I ask how much more do I need to spend to qualify? She does not have a clue but suggested I inquire at the customer service desk. I go to the customer service desk and the clerk also has no clue to how the promotion works, but he was somehow sure I did not qualify. I told him I would no longer be shopping at Target and he smiled and wished me a good day. Officially added Target to my do not shop there anymore list along with Sears and Kmart.. I added a star as they have incredible shopping carts. 0
+This place is a gem. The Butter Bars are the best ever, not too rich so it makes your stomach ill, but perfect taste and 10 miles after i left wished i would have gotten more. Chocolate filled was best ever too. 1
+We have been taking our Yorkie to Caspers for many years. The owner always seemed kind until today. My husband picked her up after an unusually long time to find a shoulder puncture wound and a large, full thickness open wound to her front leg. The owner lacked compassion and remorse for what had happened. I have never seen such cruelty first hand and her lack of caring not just about my 16 year old dog but about her reputation as a groomer speaks volumes. I had a $100.00 vet bill not to mention the suffering of my little dog after going to Caspers pet grooming. The vet said they haven't seen a grooming injury this bad. My little dog has 5 staples to her leg and dermabond to mend the shoulder laceration. It's really sad for our family, especially out little kids to see and cannot understand such cruelty. I would not recommend this groomer. She never even said she felt bad. Now I know why this visit took so long, she had to wait for the bleeding to stop before she called us to pick her up. Horrible!!! 0
+Finally shampooed the dog myself. FYI Casper's, she does not have any naturally yellow fur- it's as white a new fallen snow and very shiny now. I have told everyone how you lied to me about shampooing my dog,and I will continue to let people know about your dishonest practice. 0
+First impression... Neat, clean, nice and welcoming! Let's face it, I'm a chick so I'm quit hesitant to get anything done on my truck. But I literally was welcomed with a wave, a smile and a warm greeting. I pulled in about 5 minutes ago for an oil change and it already looks like their halfway done! I will definitely be back and I'm going to tell my husband about this place as well! He's going to be so jealous! ; ) good job Brake Masters! 1
+This place was not great. They weren't busy so I got in right away, but that's about it. The towels used were dingy and had holes in them. The place looked and felt dirty. When the guy was cleaning my toes, he would wipe his tools on my feet instead of the towel. I wasn't impressed and will continue looking for a good spot near my house (have a great one near my office). 0
+I've been going here since I was 12. I practically grew up here. There was a patch of time where it lost a lot of popularity. But great skate is back now. Filled with people every Friday and Saturday. The best lighting system, the best employees, the funnest environment and DEFINITELY the best sound system in arizona. If you're looking an awesome place to go with the fam or for bday parties, or even with your friends, go to Great Skate. You won't be disappointed. 1
+So me and some friend went to this I hop today. I have the worst service I have ever had in my life. My friend had to wait about 20 more minutes for his food to come while we had ours ready. I had to remind the waiter that there was still an order missing. He brought it right away so we could tell it had been ready all along. He just forgot it. He didn't ask my other friend what kind of sauce she would like for her chicken. He didn't bring us syrup for our pancakes until much later. It felt like he wasn't all there. The wrost thing that happened was he didn't let us pay at the front so we could all split our tabs. Because of this, he confused our payments and i ended up paying more than i should have. He was unprofessional and seemed like it was his first day at the job. I think he shouldve comped one of the meals to make up for the mistakes. Me and my friends are not satisfied with that waiter and it has made us not want to go to that location anymore. 0
+As others have suggested, the green chili is fantastic. It really is the best. \n\nTheir beans are very good too. Not too salty like other places. \n\nI wasn't overly impressed with their tacos though. It wasn't bad, just that I've had better. When I go back (and I will be back!) I'll pass on the tacos, but that just leaves more room for green chili burros. 1
+It's a small place with a large amount of flavor. I've eaten here twice and loved it both times. The soups are great and full of flavor. Be careful when saying how hot you want it, I tried medium and it had some kick. 1
+This place has a hefty grey haired man with quite the crappy attitude.With his Horrible customer service skills, it's no wonder he's stuck working in this tiny gun shop crammed in the corner of the tiniest strip mall. Just went in on a whim, to ask a question about a particular rifle, and he acted like a complete DICK. I felt very uninvited in the store, and wouldn't spend a dime in this place nor 10 seconds of my time. 0
+"Maureen was much too forward for my tastes I didn't want to go home with someone with that much red dye in their hair. I was flattered though. The bathrooms should have had drains on the floor, because that was where every one was urinating on. Most of the patrons look like ZZ Top roadies (and I don't say that in a good way). One patron was complaining about the \""""baby\"""" cucarachas in her ice - at least her's were babies. All things considered this is by far the best bar in Glendale AZ." 0
+I have been in this store several times and have usually found the staff to be very arrogant and condescending. Also, needed to price some case lots of ammo and thought that I could do better elsewhere, for example, United Nations Ammo Co. who actually acts like they appreciates my business. 0
+I had this just yesterday. It was late at night and we were craving Chinese food but didn't want the typical Panda Express. So, I asked Siri to find me a Chinese place and because of the 4 stars we decided to give it a shot. The food was delicious! It was brought out in a timely manner and the staff was very nice! Overall we are definitely going back. :) 1
+VERY poor customer service, Only reason i am using them and stuck using them is the fact that it is very close to my house and it was such short notice that i needed one, prior to renting my unit I tried to go there twice, both times they were on lunch break, a third time i went there and they were closed (even though their hours online said they should of been opened) and I had to do it through the kiosk which the people i spoke too were not very helpful at all, \n\nSo I get in, and I'm about to move my stuff when the storage unit I had just rented already has a lock on it and is rented apparently, I took it upon my own hands to take the one that was next too it being there was no lock and nothing in there, they still have not fixed it on my account after, calling them and letting them know they've messed up and need to fix my number so they don't screw me over, just emailed them about it again, \n\nThrough out all the problems, the worst was the fact that since i reserved the unit online there was a promotion first 3 months would be 50% off (which is why i did not want to get the unit via kiosk because they wouldn't honor it) the property manager Christine said she would give me first month free and second 50% off, basically ripping me off because the first month is free for everyon 0
+Went time hungry howies because i was craving their garlic crust pizza. Got home and my pizza had regular crust! So pissed. Would've went somewhere else with better pizza in general if I wanted regular crust. Also, the guy who took my call rang us up for the wrong price. Got there and the other guy noticed and took 5$ off. I dont like a lot of sauce, but my pizza literally tasted like there wasnt any sauce on it at all. My boyfriend asked for extra sauce on his pizza and he said it didnt seem like they put any extra on. \n\nNever had a pizza messed up anywhere before last night. I hope they figure this out because I like hungry howies. 0
+"I've been here twice to check out the facility. Each time as soon as the door opens, I'm blown away by the overwhelming smell of urine and explosive diarrhea. This entire place needs to be doused in bleach. The staff is terrible. I can't put enough emphasis on \""""terrible\"""" they are rude, they don't care and if they treated me that way, I can only imagine how they treat their patients when no one is looking. There is one nice person that works here, Deshawn, she is the receptionist at the front desk and a total sweetheart.\n\nThis is the third Life Care Center in Phoenix that I've encountered. They are ALL terrible rehabilitation facilities, they all smell the same and have the same careless staff. If you care about your loved one that needs to recover from a surgery, DO NOT put them in a Life Care Center." 0
+My wife and I waited for a while to be seated despite several tables being open and cleaned. The regulars, who came in several minutes after us, are catered to by the staff (several parties were seated as we were but their tables had chips and salsa already waiting and they received their service at the same time we did). The food itself was good but lacked spice. I wasn't impressed but I wasn't unimpressed either. It is just an OK place to eat. Next time we'll drive a few more miles. 0
+"I wish I could give negative stars. I went their twice, once for a consultation and the second time for my surgery, and they were rude to me from the second I walked up to the counter. Whoever makes the appointments sent me to the wrong place, telling me that my appointment was for my old location. I had my consultation to have my wisdom teeth removed, while they were talking to me, they were condescending, talking to me like I was a 5 year old. Three weeks later we were contacted to schedule my surgery, I went and waited for 3 hours for them to pull me back into the office saying they were out of anesthetics. When we asked if they would contact my insurance or schedule a new appointment we were told to do it because \""""that is not MY problem\"""" by the women in the office. We later found out that they never did contact my insurance, so that would have been a $900 bill for me." 0
+Ok so me and my son went, and some long haired \nIndian fool gave me a bunch of attitude about using \nThe bathroom, We had just finished some yard work and \nWanted to wash up before we ordered but the kid made a \nBig deal out of ordering first. Never again. 0
+I was in this place this morning and had to write a review despite not going very often because I was so pleased with my experience. I only go about every 6 months because its next to my dentists office so therefor its reasonable they have new management or staff every few times. \n\nThis time i'm pretty sure the entire staff was new, it was very busy for breakfast but quickly died down because they had a really nice system going where they were able to take orders and prepare them in a timely fashion.\n\nHowever I was especially pleased with the graciousness of all the employees, every one I encountered from the man who took my order to the lady who prepared my food and the man who rang me out was very friendly. All of them asked how I was doing and wished me a Happy Thanksgiving. Its that small amount of human interaction with genuine people that make for a great establishment. \n\nLastly as always my food was great, the bagels never disappoint. 1
+Great hospital the nurses were the best. Our daughter was born here recently and we have no complaints. I do wish the Mongolian BBQ that is offered in the cafeteria was better though. It was prepared with the thinnest single slice of lunch meat chicken and then after a few bites I found it so unappetizing that I just threw it away. But you don't go to a hospital for the food, and that's why I rate it five stars. 1
+"In the past, I have dealt with Dr. Ganesh and Dr. MacCollum, both of whom were very good, professional, respectful and courteous. The one star is not for them, but rather for my most recent visits. \nMy son was seen by Dr. Morris twice for excruciating pain in his feet. She took a set of xrays both times and ordered an MRI the second time. The MRI was a long time coming and I couldn't wait to get the results. Here's where the one star part comes in.\nI received a call from Dr. Morris' assistant who advised they had received the results of his MRI and asked if I would like to schedule an appointment to go over them with Dr. Morris. At this point, I had already figured out what was wrong with my son, but wanted to double check the MRI was negative just to ensure what we thought was the cause was actually the cause. I explained this to the assistant who informed me, \""""Dr. Morris does not give MRI results over the phone because it is a HIPAA violation.\"""" The problem with this is that I work in the healthcare field and I know for a fact this is not true. I ended the call and called back after I had a chance to think about this and asked the front office girl to speak to a supervisor. She advised she would pass my information on to the supervisor but asked what it was regarding. I advised her I would like to talk to the supervisor regarding this incident. Because if it is just the doctor's policy, that's one thing; however, it is not now, nor has it ever been a HIPAA violation to give lab results over the phone. She stated, \""""Yes it is.\"""" I laughed and told her, \""""Now I really need to talk to your supervisor because, clearly, your office is misinformed and I'm not going to pay another copay or have my insurance pay for another visit just to be told, again, that she doesn't see anything. If your supervisor would like to show me exactly where, in the law, it states this, I'll be glad to come in at that time; however, I am sure this is wrong and if your office is telling people this just to get them in the door again, that's not clinically appropriate.\"""" \nShe advised she would pass my information to the supervisor who would call me back.\nI received a call from the supervisor who, apparently, has never had training in customer service in her entire life because she was the rudest, most incapable \""""supervisor\"""" I have ever had the unpleasant experience of speaking to EVER.\nI answered the phone and she introduced herself and said she was told I would like to speak to her. I told her I had taken my son there and recently had an MRI for which their office has the results. I further stated I had received a call from the assistant who told me he could not give me the results due to HIPAA law. I told her I am not wanting to take time off work, take my son out of school and go all the way down there again when I have already been there three times, for the doctor to scratch her head and tell me she still doesn't know. I advised I think I figured out what the problem is and that if she would just be so kind as to tell me whether she sees something or it's negative, I can go from there. But, I don't want to go there again if there is nothing to discuss. \nThe supervisor then told me, \""""Okay, well, first of all, you've only been here twice. (Whatever. Two times, three times, fifty times, that is not the point.) And it is the doctor's policy to go over the results in person.\""""\nTo which I said, 'Okay, if that's the case then that is fine and THAT is what your staff should be telling people because that is not a HIPAA violation. It has nothing to do with HIPAA and...\"""" She interrupted and told me in a rather snotty tone that she had through the entire conversation that SHE will handle that part but, \""""Do you want to schedule an appointment or not?\"""" \nLet me just say this: I said, several times, that if there is something we need to discuss on the MRI in person, I'll gladly go down there, but if there is nothing on it, she can tell me that on the phone and I will continue to pursue the course of action I had felt was necessary. As I was stating this, she interrupted again to tell me that \""""yelling\"""" at her was not going to do any good. To which I replied, \""""I'm not yelling. I'm simply talking to you about this situation.\"""" She then said, \""""I guess that's just your voice then.\"""" WTF is wrong with you, lady? First of all, I am a customer who is trying to figure out what to do about a situation that you are making more difficult than it needs to be. SECOND, the bottom line is not whether or not I want to take time off or whether or not I pay a copay or whether or not your staff are incompetent. The point is my son is in pain every single day. He is ten years old and up until four months ago, he was fine. And you can let your incompetent doctor know it was a medication side effect she should have caught. Also, the results were sent to another doc as well who gave me the results ON THE PHONE." 0
+Felt very taken advantage of. I can save almost $500 by towing to another place. All they wanted was for me to get a credit card with them. Felt used, not helped. 0
+Vegetarian egg rolls: greasy and not so nice. Fried rice: greasy and not so nice. General Tso's chicken: arrived like a soup, there was so much brothy sauce I had to be careful not to tip the container. Also was supposed to be broccoli and chicken; two tiny spears of broccoli were the only vegies to be seen.\n\nI knew I was going for Middle America take-out Chinese and had low expectations, but the food really was only marginal. The service at the counter was nice and the food came out hot and fast. Just not my style. 0
+Ok. Let's just be serious for a moment. When you're home, and it's too hot to cook and you've worked all day...what about this crab puff craving you have? You call this place, like right now. It's so delicious for a empty not-so-busy place. Everything is so good, and delivery is ridiculous fast. You can easily find the menu online, sort of like all the other places out there, but their food is hot and delicious. If you ask for sauce on the side, everything is crunchy and amazing. Do it, and get the crab puffs. You know you want to! 1
+The love...compassion.....dedication....PAYMENT PLANS will never be forgotten...true animal lovers the care they providedexceeded my expectations. I am so grateful to the warm loving hearts. The knowledge was amazing the discussion and description of everything was amazing this truly is a place to take your loved animals.got won't find better :-)! 1
+"After dealing with a two week long migraine and severe pressure and pain in my face, I called around looking for an ENT that could get me in ASAP. Dr. Simms was available for a same day appointment and I scheduled with him for that afternoon. The wait time itself wasn't bad - 10-15 minutes after completing paperwork. \n\nDr. Simms was personable enough and after evaluating me, told me that he would like to treat for a sinus infection with antibiotics and prednisone. As I had just moved and newly became a student, I didn't yet have health insurance set up. Dr. Simms told me to give him a call the following week if the symptoms didn't subside after I was done with the meds, and he would prescribe an alternate antibiotic.\n\nI ended up going to a dental Urgent Care two days later on a Saturday because I woke up with immense pain and pressure in my tooth. An x-ray confirmed a sinus infection and I was told to follow up with my ENT on Monday. I called Monday morning and left a message for Dr. Simms. I called Tuesday and left another message since no one had called me back and I was in pain. Tuesday night, Dr. Simms' medical assistant called me back and told me that I had to come in to get a CT scan. I inquired about getting an additional rx for antibiotics as well as asked to discuss this with Dr. Simms directly. That request was ignored and I was told that she would attempt to book me for a CT scan and call back.\n\nTwo days later, I hadn't heard back and I called to leave another message. I was told that the medical assistant I spoke with no longer works there, so the receptionist or nurse had no idea what I was talking about. She told me she took down the message and I would get a call back. I stopped by the office later that day to drop off a copy of my x-ray and asked if Dr. Simms was in and if I could chat with him for a moment. I was told he was seeing patients and couldn't talk to me. Understandable, however I was willing to wait to get a word in with him. I was told again he wasn't available. When I explained the situation and that I had been struggling with this for three weeks and haven't been able to get a hold of him for a week at this point, the nurse/receptionist just shrugged. I asked her to please have him call me specifically as I wanted to talk to my doctor directly. She told me someone would call me later. When I again insisted on a call from him specifically, she rudely told me again that \""""*someone* will call\"""". \n\nI took my x-ray, booked an appt at a different office and left. I've never experienced such cold and indifferent treatment at a doctor's office. Who wants to be treated by a doctor who doesn't return calls and whose front office staff is rude and uncaring both in person and on the phone? If you want someone reliable who will make you feel like you are a valued patient, go elsewhere!!!" 0
+6 words.. Burn your face, Shit your pants.\n\nIf you like overly greasy pizza that falls apart with cheese slapping you in the chin while trying to take a bite, then having an immediate stomach ache afterward, this is your place.\n\nRays has been around for a while, but I remember it being a lot better when I was in High School.. Perhaps it was an off day, but It just, wasn't good. And the girl at the counter could not have been hating life more. \n\nnext. 0
+Another great lunch at Ray's - 2 slices with drink for $4.00. Crust was just right with golden brown edges, nice crisp on the bottom, moist & chewy in the middle, and topped with a tangy tomato and milky mozzarella cheese. Crust has a lot of residual flour on the bottom, which is perfect for me (and preferable to cornmeal).\n\nStaff are always friendly and the atomosphere has a NY-tribute theme going. An older crowd was enjoying their slices at lunch today, which is perfectly fine with me. 1
+"I want to paint my bedroom. I found a color I thought might work and as luck would have it my local Ace Hardware was the place for it. So I dropped in there this morning thinking I would purchase a sample size to see how the color looked on the wall. \nThe guy who was providing me customer service informed me \""""we don't give samples\"""". I explained I was expecting to pay for a sample, not be given one and his response was buy a quart or nothing. No sample sizes for paint. No wonder Ace Hardware stores are struggling to survive. Who buys paint without a sample first? I mean, Home Depot, Lowes, Sherman Williams, they all have sample sizes. And they all have better customer service." 0
+LOVE...this store!! Their prices on dog foods, treats and dog bones are excellent., plus the variety of brands that The Stock Shop carry is far superior to any other pet food store in the Valley. Everyone that works at this store gives a sense of ownership. They are super knowledgeable about any type of animal food, and immunization information. Additionally, they are eager to help their customers to ensure they are happy, with their shopping experience.\nI have been shopping at this store for almost a year, and when I leave I am always an extremely satisfied customer.\nThis is a wonderful family owned business!! 1
+I have 2 hypoallergenic dogs who have so many allergies. It is so ironic! Anyways this is where I usually get my dog food. They have a great selection and I can find no chicken, no grain dog food like taste of the wild for my allergy dogs. If you don't see what you like, make sure you go in the back where they keep the big bags of dog food and other brands.\nI also like to get them frozen bones to chew on. They go nuts over these bones and will spend all day in the yard eating them. I will not let them in the house though because they get all gooey.\nI think the prices are pretty reasonable. I have not found the dog food any cheaper in the area.\nI think the cat department is lacking though. They do not have a big selection and I could not find any food for sensitive stomach cats. (Geez, my animals are so weird or maybe I am just neurotic?) They also do not have any cat toys for me to buy! This makes shopping difficult because I have to go to 2 different stores if I need cat stuff. Luckily she eats a lot less, so her food lasts so much longer. \nI also like to get my horse stuff here. They have lots of treats and supplies. It is mostly geared for the western type rider.\nYou can get your dog groomed here. They tried but didnt get the cut right so we haven't been back. \nIf you are feeling blue, go look at the cute little chicks! Adorable. It makes me want to get chickens because they are so cute. Then I think about chicken poop, and I am like no, no more animals. \n\nAlso check out the farmers market they have on the weekends. Support your local farmers and businesses! Its important. My cupcake lady (cupcake cafe) is there sometimes. Its great! 1
+It's chicken time! My husband and I had been planning on getting chickens this January so we drove out to the west valley to The Stock Shop. On the phone they told us they had some baby chicks in stock, if they didn't have what we wanted they could order. \nThe staff was very friendly and helpful in answering questions and making recommendations for food and cage bedding. We picked out four little chicks, a bag of food and a 40lb bag of pine bedding all for around $32. Not bad! \nWe were told that the the likelihood of the chicks being female was 90%, as we wanted them for egg laying, and if they turn out to be male the shop will buy them back from you for $4 each. I guess we won't find out for a while but that's nice to know that they sort of guarantee their chicks. \nNice, clean store, plenty of parking, good customer service, fair prices. 1
+If you are looking fot Tennis classes for your kid, This is NOT a place to be. They have one basic class and put all their.\n\nAlso getting money back is really a problem. Very poor Customer Care and a very bad place for Tennis lessons.\n\nStaff is clue less and Management does not care too. I STILL have not got my money Thiefs !! 0
+Okay, okay. I know what you're thinking. You went to the Walmart. For an oil change. But let me explain. I HATE spending money on my car. I want my car to get me from point A to point B and could care less about aesthetics and maintenance. I am told however, that routine oil changes are necessary to keep the car in working order. After driving roughly 3,000 miles over the suggested change date on the helpful sticker, I decided it's probably time. This is where the Walmart comes in. You go to the Walmart for things you hate spending money on like Q-tips and socks and Chapstick. I should have known better.\n\nThe oil service was not busy. I waited for ten minutes outside to even be checked in. The woman told me it would be 45 minutes for the oil change. I figured I would go run some errands with my mom and pick it up later. I came back a few hours later. The oil service team seemed quite hostile, even though it was 30 minutes before closing time. The manger made passive aggressive comments about how they tried to call me and it's my responsibility to update my phone number in their system so that they can contact me in case they need me to sign some paperwork. Woops. They cancelled my oil service because I was not there. After politely telling them that I could come back if they were closing, they had me sign the forms and took my car in to be serviced. After another 20 minutes, they rang me out with a lot of hostile glaring and rudeness. YOU CAN'T BE BETTER THAN ME IF YOU WORK AT THE WALMART. \n\nI will gladly pay the extra $20 at the Jiffy Lube to never experience that again. 0
+I dread going to this store, and avoid it if all possible. I even am willing to drive a lot farther to the Fry's Electronics which is 15 minutes more of a drive to get something. That says a lot. Now this post is not to say I prefer Fry's, but just added that point to show my disgust with this store. I keep hearing about Best Buy chain needing to do some major changes to stay relevant in today's economy. Look no further than on 83rd and Bell Road to understand the need for the changes. Poor customer service and over priced items just make this place my last resort for electronics shopping. 0
+I'm starting to really like Kohl's as much as I like J.C. Penney. (I like J.C. Penney) 1
+Went here for dinner over the weekend with husband. I kinda know what to expect from this place but felt like a sit down Mexican restaurant and was in the neighborhood. Vibe is kinda like on the boarder, minus the tex mex part....Right away we were seated to our booth, booth for two people was a little awkward. It's a half moon shape but our view was looking out onto a huge party of over 20 people, not very chill feeling. I ordered a large house margarita on the rocks and a Mexican pizza. Food took awhile to get to the table, we were already on our second basket of chips before our food arrived. Pizza was ok, seemed like they skimped out on a lot of the toppings. Margarita was weak also. I usually get a little buzz going on when I order a large one, but I didn't get anything from that one. As always the food at Macayo's seems to all drop to the bottom of your stomach like a rock....I think it's time to try something else even if I'm in the neighborhood. 0
+I love mexican food and I would want mexican food for lunch everyday if I can. \nNow you can guess how excited I was when I found out that I had mexican restaurant right next where I work. \n\nBut sadly enough this Macayo's mexican kitchen was not a real mexican restaurant.\nThey make McDonald version of Mexican food. \nI can tell that they use low quality meat, chiken etc. \nI am so sad that have to drive at least 5 minutes to get real mexican food. 0
+I come here at least 2 times a week everyone is very polite food comes out quick. The teriyaki sauce is great brown rice always on point chicken cooked to perfection. The protein bowl is great for a post meal! 1
+Great place. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. I really enjoyed my visit here. 1
+Been here before quite some time ago probably for a burro. Came in today just for menudo. I won't be back for it again. Before I could taste a spoonful I had to skim out quite honestly about 1/4 cup of oil/fat first. It literally filled the little styrofoam cup the onions/cilantro come in. They don't clean the tripe, each piece had a layer of gooey fat on it. Spoons were itty bitty, especially if your bowl had the pata. 0
+"BEWARE!! He's a SALESMAN, NOT AN ETHICAL DENTIST. By far the WORST dentist I have ever been to. Even though he knew I worked at a dental school, and know A LOT more than an average patient about dentistry, he still proceeded to \""""diagnose\"""" $5300 worth of treatment for fillings, crowns, etc. I had my x-rays looked at my 5 dentists at work in the next week. I didnt have a single cavity. I only actually needed 1 filling. If you want to go to someone who will tell you that you need restorations on every tooth, he's your man. Also, the hygienist did not display proper infection control technique. Who knows what bacteria/disease may be in that office." 0
+Dirtiest Tablecloths in Phoenix area: At first the atmosphere is appealing, once you manage to get inside the non-broken door (are they EVER going to fix it?). The tablecloths at this place are simply disgusting. Plenty of stains, from overusage in the past and also sometimes fresh ones from the previous diners. Employees often have food stains on their white shirts, which I can't understand either. Overall, very dirty place.\n\nI managed to give the food a try anyway (don't ask why). Overall, very average for Indian Cuisine. The Naans were rather uninspiring, so stick to the paratha or poori. Vegetable Pakora is dry and chalky. Mint chutney is watery. To top it off, several of the menu items aren't available but they haven't changed the menu. They used to have a southern Indian chef who would make dosa. No more. 0
+I have been here three times since moving to Peoria. I agree with some of the reviews on here saying that it may be a bit overpriced. I must say though, the service is great, it's never crowded, and the food is very yummy. \n\nI haven't been to India Palace, it's a bit out of reach for my liking so I don't really have a proper comparison. But until I do, I will keep going to Maharaja for the delicious Bhindi Masala (Fried Okra dish) and the Chala Masala (Garbanzo Bean w/ Cumin dish) not to mention the Garlic Naan 1
+What can I say...Maharaja Palace was my midday getaway while living out in Phoenix, and I miss it dearly. I visit as often as I can (up to three times a year, traveling from Hawaii) and when I do, I am always astounded by the flavors and array of choices this buffet provides. The tiki marsala happens to be my favorite dish and I find the staff to be accomodating and attentive, especially when ensuring I've got enough na'an to sop up my plate's delightful curries. I can't wait to return. This is THE SPOT for Indian Food in the PHX Metro Area, hands down! 1
+Been here a few times at lunch time because it's close to work, has a buffet, and costs about $10. It's ok. Not the worse, not the best. I personally prefer Indian Palace (on this side of town) for the money. Nothing here was extremely tasty or very spicy (I like spice and spicy); it was palatable. Staff is fast on refills of water which is always appreciated. 0
+Great food. The vegetarian options are great off the menu esp the chili naan and malai kofta. The buffet is not so great in terms of options. 1
+Awful customer service. 0
+"My husband and I hadn't gone there in many years - no idea why, but we always seem to end up in Arrowhead restaurant row, fighting traffic and long waits (unless we're at Cheesecake Factory which always seems to have ample tables). It was our anniversary and we decided to try a different restaurant.\n\nWe were glad we went! On a Friday night we only had to wait about 20 minutes, which we did at the bar - just enough time to have a drink. The drink prices are really good and the bartender got our drink order as soon as we sat down, even though the entire bar was full (we got the last 2 seats).\n\nAbout 10 minutes after arriving, the hostess found us in the bar and asked us if we wanted a table (she could seat us then) or if we wanted to wait for a booth (we did) - instead of just dragging us to a table. We should have requested a booth when we arrived, and forgot, so it was nice that they asked before we vacated our seats at the bar.\n\nThe food arrived in a timely manner and was terrific - great steak and lobster and, again, great prices. We really like the fact that you can order your steak to size according to your hunger: no reason for over eating unless you want to. The veges were cooked just right - not too crisp nor too limp. The portions were all good sized except for my baked potato. It wasn't as large as other restaurants, but maybe that's why I had room for dessert (usually don't). \n\nFor dessert we got the sampler, figuring it would be 3 small portions. Wrong! They were all full-size as far as I'm concerned. We both looked at it and said, \""""how are we going to eat all this?\"""" (we did lol). My husband liked the carrot cake & cheesecake, and I loved the pecan fudge brownie with ice cream/whipped cream/hot fudge.\n\nLast but not least, our server was full of personality - we really liked her and tipped her accordingly...\n\nAll in all, a great night! We won't let so much time go by before visiting again." 1
+Dive bar filled with perverts and heroin addicts. Looks like an Intervention Convention. Bartenders are weathered and bitter. Food tastes bad and they charge way too much considering they are a dive bar and not a nightclub. 0
+Cool place, but do NOT get the chicken. Mine was like rubber, I had to send it back and just didn't eat. So gross. Dirty place. But seems fun if you get drunk 0
+Can't stand this place. The workout area smells terrible. I was told that my gym bag is too large and I am not allowed to bring it with me when I workout. My gym bag has equipment contained in it (belt, knee sleeves, lifting shoes, etc) and is always kept out of the way of others. At the same time, people are allowed huge racquetball bags lined up outside the racquetball courts. There are also weights left on the bar or not put away and I routinely find dumbbells where they don't belong and someone could easily trip over. 0
+I have to admit that I am a Stein Mart lover. Moreover I'm a bargain shopping fiend.\n\nFor what it is, this place is great. Kind of like a mix (in quality and selection) between Nordstrom's Rack and TJ Maxx. You can really find some great deals here.\n\nI'd say that the target shopper here is between 40 and 60+. I'm not in that demographic YET but if you are in the market for some great golf/business casual apparel then this is your spot. I'm a big fan of the Ben Hogan shirts. Great quality and here you can get a $100 shirt for $30 or $40 bucks.\n\nLast visit was a great one. My wife found a REALLY awesome pea-coat for herself. $250 bucks marked down to $60, then she used a 20% off coupon she found on the net. Can you say SCORE!?... Well I can.\n\nCheck it out. You may find something you like. 1
+"Just came in. Two people in front of me. Waited. Someone else came in. Large man appears from behind counter, moves to help the people who came in after me. I said \""""Need a ...\"""" but the people who came on after me were served first. I have bought Iphone batteries, watch batteries here but my next order will be online." 0
+"At about 12 o'clock this afternoon I was thinking to myself \""""I want some pizza for lunch where should I go?\""""\n\n\""""Barro's!\"""" I screamed outloud in reply to my own question. So I borrowed $5 from my old lady and off I went.\n\nI got the lunch special. Two slices of pepperoni pizza and a drink. I threw down the extra cash to get a side of ranch for dipping. Best decision of the day.\n\nThis location is a little far away from where I stay but it's worth the drive. Super clean place. Friendly staff. The girl at front counter is always nice. I don't know her name but she has a tattoo on the back of her neck. Thanks, neck tattoo girl! I'll be back tomorrow." 1
+I went to Lobo Nail & Spa yesterday while I was waiting for my husband to finish up a platelet donation. Thought this could be a a really convenient way to multitask! Pedicure was ok - but I was very disappointed when I rolled down the legs of my capris only to find that the tech had soaked the hem area with oil. Neither she or the manager offered any compensation at that time. They told me it would wash out in the laundry. Guess what - IT DIDN'T! Took the capris in & showed the manager. He was very apologetic and told me he would have them cleaned at the dry cleaners. I'm happy to report that the cleaner was able to remove the stains. Sadly I am skeptical of using this facility again. Was way too much hassle! 0
+"Very rude customer service. I had came to drop off and pick up a prescription for my son and noticed three boxes of diapers for 18.99 each. I go to pay and the rude man says it's 28.99. I go back to show him that there was more then one and it showed the price for 18.99. He replies \""""that's for another brand and I'm not giving it to you for that price\"""" Could he have been any more ruder. I mean I know it was close to midnight and he might have been moody and tired but this will be the last time I step into this Walgreens." 0
+I took my mom with me to Carrabba's to celebrate a new job because it is her favorite restaurant. We were not disappointed.\n\nWhen I started to realize that we had been sitting for a few minutes without seeing a server, a manager walked over, apologized for the delay and took our appetizer and drink order. \n\nWe started with the delicious bread and then had crab cakes, that were oh-so-yummy. The drinks were delicious and the waiters were amusing. The atmosphere is casually Euro-hip and the open kitchen is always bustling with excitement. \n\nWhen my Spiedino Di Mare (shrimp, scallops and asparagus) arrived, I was a bit put off by the look of the plate. For about $20, I received a bland plate with soggy yellowing spears of asparagus, 4 medium sized scallops and 4 pieces of stuffed shrimp. Nevertheless, it smelled GREAT. \n\nI dove into the scallops immediately and they seemed to melt deliciously away on my tongue. The stuffed shrimp were had the same basic components - breaded and grilled with a generous lemon butter sauce to swim in.\n\nThe manager came over to check on us and I decided the asparagus wasn't too foul of a move since everything else was pleasant, so I didn't tell him. I'm surprised he didn't ask why I hadn't eaten any of the pitiful looking vegetable on the plate, however.\n\nThat being said, I love Carrabba's and will definitely be back! 1
+"I am giving one star for Zach the waiter and one star for Heather the Manager..... I eat gluten free due to my health issues. I went here specifically because they cater to the GF crowd. That being said after the time I had I am rather worried because if they are as GF cautious as they are about HOW they cook: Meh, not so confident!!!\n\nI started out with a side salad with their house Creamy Parmesan dressing. The dressing was quite tasty but the salad was less than fresh. It was plentiful with carrots, thinly sliced celery and some other items but the romaine lettuce was extremely brown and had that taste which told me: I AM NOT FRESH! Honestly, it was so brown I just told him to take it away.\n\nHe suggested I try soup instead so I had him bring me some lentil soup which was really very good. It made up for the salad. My Iced Tea was good as well. The hubs got a Magharita Pizza which he said was very good. The basil and tomato were very fresh and good but there was not much mozz on it at all. The dough was perfectly done.\n\nThis restaurant prides itself on being a \""""from scratch kitchen\"""" and they encourage changes to menu items if needed. That being the case, I ordered the Pollo Rosa Maria, which is grilled chicken breast stuffed with Fontina and Prosciutto, with mushrooms in a lemon butter sauce. I didn't want the lemon butter sauce so they were going to replace it with the Marsala wine sauce...this was Zach's suggestion, by the way!\n\nUpon getting my entree, which was two very small breasts, it was in the butter lemon and not marsala sauce. I sent it back............and what came back? My same chicken breast, which now tasted like a very lemony chicken breast which also had marsala on it. If you've had either of these versions the one thing you would note is: They taste horrible together! It sucked.\n\nSo I told Zach that they had just given me back the original breast with new sauce and he said: Well, it would take too long to remake the whole thing so he just put it back on the grill to grill off the lemon sauce and then replaced it with the Marsala. WHAT??? Really??\n\nUm, I just said FINE. and told the hubs we will NEVER be back. The next thing I know, Heather, a manager is stopping by the table. She says, \""""I hear things aren't going well today....\"""" and I then told her our story. She then states that not only has she taken my entree off the bill but she is making me the corrected version to go and giving us a gift certificate to come back and give them another try.\n\nWell, I am impressed a bit by this. Taking it off the bill was nice but adding the additional two \""""gives\"""" made it almost okay. It's too bad they just couldn't have made it a five star experience the first time....but given that they were so generous, I'll at least give them the chance to do it right.\n\nTo be continued.............." 0
+If I could leave a negative star review, I would. This was the absolute worst dining experience I've ever had. We were seated and then ignored for 45mins. I sat at the table with my hand obnoxiously raised while 4 servers proceeded to walk past without stopping to ask if we needed anything. I then proceeded to ask the hostess to speak with the manager, to which she said she would go get him, only to turn around and seat another table, completely ignoring my request. I then asked the bartender to speak with the manager who took my request and turned his back and went about his business. I asked 2 more servers who the manager was before I actually got a chance to speak with him. The manager couldn't care less about the horrid service we were receiving. A server finally came over who took am additional 15mins to get out drink order and messed up our food order. I think it's safe to say I will never again return to Carrabba's ever again. I would not recommend this place to anyone. 0
+We will not be eating there or recommending anyone to the Bell Road location. Upon entering the restaruant, we had a very foul odor that hit us; this should have been our first clue. \n\nThe service was horrible!! Being an ex server, I always tip well and see it from the server side. However, in this case...both the food and service were REALLY bad.\n\nTo make matters worse, the meal I ordered I could not eat...it was that bad. The manager would not take off our bill. Basically, I was told...you did not know what you were ordering and it is not our mistake. I am Italian and I know what Italian food...\n\nIf you are in the mood for Italian, I would not pick this location. 0
+Food is okay. Most of the menu seems high priced. Service is inconsistent. One day it's great and another day it's bad. If the service was exceptional all the time the high menu prices wouldn't be as noticeable. Happy hour is okay with discounts on drafts, drinks and appetizers (bar only). They have about a dozen televisions in the bar plus trivia, and karaoke. 0
+"Dirty tap lines are the norm here. They had an Orange Hefe-Weizen once, and every beer that replaced it on that tap line has had an orange taste. Often it's something quite obvious, like a pilsener, where the orange comes right out.\n\nThere's a putrid sewer smell that won't go away from this location. I'm not sure if it is too costly to get rid of it, but it is there every time I've made a visit in hopes that the place will improve.\n\nMenu is pretty much the same as all the other Old Chicago chain restaurants. Pizza is average, and offers little in variety. They don't do a traditional Chicago pizza like Gino's or Giordano's, and in fact one of their specialty \""""Chicago\"""" crusts is just simply the addition of corn meal.\n\nMusic is often too loud, and the jukebox seems to attract the Nine Inch Nails type of crowd with a pocket full of quarters. Service is inconsistent and often poor." 0
+Absolute worst service experience EVER. My boyfriend and I went in and sat in the bar and waited for 15 minutes and were ignored. We then politely asked the hostess if we could sit in the dining room instead due to not being able to get service in the bar. We waited for another ten minutes at another table and finally left. 0
+LARGE beer selection and cool beer program for frequent visitors, paired with good selection of pizza, and other pizza joint offerings. I LOVE their deep dish pizza and love how they do have some crispy toppings from the oven as well. Many TV's in the bar and quite a few out in the dining room as well. 1
+"Fresh off a trip to Houston and back in town, my friend and I decided to stop by here to start the new mini-tour. I have been visiting this location for about 3 and a half years and have completed two, almost three world beer tours. \n\nWhen I entered I asked for Adam, our usual server, as he does a great job (usually leave 25-30% tip as he is great). He wasn't in, so we were stuck with a server that I have had in the past who is \""""so-so\"""". \n\nWe sit down and start watching the football game. He approaches and asks what we would like to drink. I respond with, \""""We are looking to start the mini beer tour\"""". He explains how it works, we order the $3 beer on special and then he asks for ID. In Texas, they required me to surrender my Arizona License and they printed out a temporary. I present it to him and he quickly takes it over to the manager. \n\nI figured it would be a quick conversation as I have seen the same thing happen twice before and the manager recognizes its valid. It takes about 30-60 days for Texas to create and mail the license so I knew this could be a potential issue, but never go in the direction it headed. Much to my surprise, he comes over and says he cannot serve me. I responded, \""""Let me talk to Summer\"""". (Summer is the manager, I have been coming to this location since she was a server and she had helped me at least a half dozen times over the years). I explained the situation with the driver's license and that I had been coming to this establishment for years. \n\nFirst of all, she didn't recognize me. When I tried to point out how long I have been coming here and that Adam usually serves my friend and I, all she said is, \""""Adam is in tomorrow and he can serve you then. Unfortunately because this waiter asked you for your ID we can't serve you\"""". Does that make any sense?!?! So if I come in tomorrow with my ID and don't get asked for it, then everything is okay?!?! Something smells fishy....\n\nSecond, I flew back on a plane from Houston and cleared security to fly a plane with my temporary ID! Also, if law enforcement pulled me over my ID would be valid. Is Old Chicago holding its customers to a higher standard? And why will other restaurants accept the ID except for them?\n\nAnyways, I am going to call and ask for the district managers phone number and talk to him/her. I have been a loyal customer for years and do not believe this is how a person should be treated!" 0
+Really creative sushi and you gotta love a place that has the bento box. 1
+The sushi was not at all good. The service was on the poor side. Our one and only visit was not enjoyable. 0
+Since we have found Tokyo Lobby we have stopped going anywhere else. Our favorites are Monkey Brains and the Playboy Roll. The Playboy Roll is one of those rolls that you can't stop thinking about until you get it again. It is really that good.\nThe restaurant is small but we have never had to wait to get in. \nThe owner is usually there and very attentive.\nI highly recommend this place!! 1
+Yeah, thats a 5 star....I don't hand those out like candy....XD\n\nBest happy hour than any sushi place......AND $5 bombers with large sake.\nThey will bring you cold sake if you ask for it. IMO its better because it doesn't warm up your beer.\n\nI go here on Fridays, probably once a month, maybe more. Went 3 weeks in a row when I first found it.\nOwners name is Kelvin, he is cooler than cool.... -273 degrees Celsius to be exact...XD\nHe will take a photo of your group with his shhhweet camera and pin it to the cork board if you ask him to.\n\nNew happy hour menu is good 5 or 6 different $6 rolls.\nMy favs are the eel and vegas. \n\nLook for me if you go on a friday, we'll be the loud group in the corner drinking sake bombers hahaha 1
+This is my to-go-to sushi spot. Great location on bell road. The place itself is pretty small and intimate which usually is what I tend to like. They have really cute patio...by cute I mean it has a little romantic vibe to it. Great place for a date night or just to hang out with the ladies. \n\nThe food here is pretty good. My usual is the spicy tuna roll and Mexican roll with miso soup of course. They just changed their happy hour which is awesome because Monday-Thursday is happy hour all day! Now who wouldn't love that?!\n\nWith all that being said, the only thing I wish they would work on is customer service. For some reason the last past 3 times I've been here I tend to feel rushed. Servers are polite but I feel like they just want me to hurry up and eat then leave right after. I hope this changes because I truly like this place and wouldn't want to go else where for sushi. Till next time Tokyo Lobby! 1
+The owners are very rude.. food is OK..not the best 0
+Love Ahso!!! Favorite place to go. Happy hour at 9;00 has best prices for fabulous food. I don't eat rice so I had them replace with soy paper and it was delicious... Awesome food and service. Great for little get togetherness with friends or date. They have a DJ on Saturday nights. No dancing but good atmosphere. 1
+I love this place! I try something new every time I go and I love everything! Service is great. Happy hour specials are great. Definitely recommend. 1
+That was GROSS. Some of the worst sushi and worst service I have ever received in my life. I LOVE sushi and am very disappointed not only in the service and food but also in the way the manager handled the situation (or FAILED to handle). I have been a server, manager and NEVER complain. But I cannot believe how awful this was. I'm praying I don't get food poisoning. 0
+I think its time America got rid of Walmarts. 0
+I hate Walmart in general.... THIS Walmart is the worst. It's always dirty with long lines and disgusting people. I pay 2x more to go to target. 0
+Anyone who has had REAL BBQ would laugh at this place. Having had some of the best Q in the world in TX, SC,NC,TN,MS,AL,GA and KS; this is woefully bad. I ordered two racks and a pound of brisket to go. One rack I ordered dry so I could see what they really look like. No bark, and gray. A sure sign of BBQ that was cooked in an oven and not a pitt. The brisket was even worse. If you have ever had real brisket in TX (Southside Market, Salt Lick, Kruez), you'll laugh at this. Way too thin, way too gray and tough. \n\nThey obviously do not serve the same Q in the restaurant as they do at a competition. Q this bad would never win any award. I also stopped here based on the TV show, and Guy is nuts if he thought this was good. 0
+"I could drink their BBQ sauce! Unbelievable taste and superior cookins'\n\nI used to get the pulled pork sandwich and beer fries all the time when I lived close to their Phoenix location. Me and a bunch of guys adopted the name \""""armpitts\"""" for this place for not other reason than the name and we wanted something fun to say that we all knew what we were talking about. One fella would look to another and utter \""""armpitts\"""", the other would nod (or sometimes accompany the nod with an \""""mmmmm\"""") and both would hop in the car and head out, dragging 3-4 other guys with them without any objection.\n\nClassic BBQ... it just doesn't get any better than this!" 1
+BEWARE, THIS PLACE IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS!\n\nThe service is terrible, we waited 10 minutes before our drink order was taken. When we got our meals, 2 half racks of ribs with potatoes and cornbread, they were both served cold and needed to be sent back. When we asked to speak with a manager, another server came out and talked to us, whom was not a manager. \n\nWhen we DEMANDED to speak to a manager, they sent out some guy not in a uniform, covered in tattoos, who claimed to be the manager. He was very rude and it seemed like we were bothering him with our complaint. When we told him about the problem we were having, he took our plates back to the kitchen, and brought us another half rack of ribs each, they were just as dry as the first ones. It seemed like they just stuck it in the microwave and slapped some BBQ sauce on it. \n\nThe thing that bothered me the most, and gave me the motivation to come here and write this review, was the fact that after he brought out our replacement ribs, i could hear him and another waiter, bad mouthing us from the kitchen for complaining about the overcooked food. What kind of business will insult a customer due to their food being served cold and overcooked. \n\nThis place has gone downhill. I'll never return, and I would go out of my way to deter anyone from wasting their money at this place. 0
+After seeing this restaurant on a food TV special we figured we would check it out. We first noticed that their parking lot smelled of sewer. Their food was mediocre at best. I ordered the chili that was not up to standards on temperature, however, their fried mushroom were awesome and freshly made. I wasn't wowed by their customer service either. 0
+This place is horrible, I was assisted by one employee and she was more interested in signing me up for a credit card then actually helping me. Every time I asked to see a ring she would make a comment about how I needed to get something more expensive and not so cheap. She didn't listen to anything I asked for. On top of all that she kept whispering about giving my different amounts of discounts while looking over her shoulder. Very weird! 0
+I bought stuff from this place twice. Tookmforever because the selection was bad and prices ridiculous. Quality not so good, for slver there were better dealsmat tj maxx than using a 100. Off coupon. They alsontried to tell us my wife's diamond was shattered when we inquired about a trade in. Most of their sales help were like used car salespeople and lied through their teeth. I had three negative shopping experiences here, returned everything bought, and found higher quality at lower prices elsewhere. BUYER BEWARE. Sorrt for typos, using my ipad. 0
+Delivery is not very good !! Was late and didn't bring plastic wear or plates or not even soy sauce! Very disappointed specially because we have order many times from there before and lately not getting good service. 0
+I'm pretty surprised by the reviews. We have been here more than a handful of timea for lunch and dinner. Food is fresh and plenty. Service is pleasant. Only drawbacks are long wait times for carry out and dine in. Orange chicken and hot sour soup are delicious! 1
+Good deals for cheap food - recently they had a $2 breakfast special consisting of two egg & cheese burritos with hashbrowns. Hard to beat that.\n\nThis location suffers from one major flaw - that it is located alongside a busy road in the parking lot of a Home Depot. So, this means there are tons of... let's say... loiterers. When a patrol car occasionally makes a round through here, the loiterers all scramble into Del Taco or run in various directions. They also stare at your car in the parking lot if it happens to be nice.\n\nSo, drive your beater if you eat here, and don't eat here if you're bothered by a lot of loiterers outside. 0
+I've had Subway many times before moving to Arizona so I know they have good sandwiches. However, I will never eat at this particular Subway. My husband ordered two Turkey sandwiches to go and it was literally the worst sandwich I ever had in my life. Stale bread, and something definitely funky with the turkey, cheese, and lettuce. Like they used old ingredients. I was sharing my sandwich with my 3 year old but after tasting it, I threw it in the garbage because I was afraid that we were going to get sick. Will not try anything from there again. 0
+If I didn't have a big pizza in front of my face, I would have thought I ordered a big serving of attitude with a side of screw you.\n\nMaybe it's because we came in with a coupon...but this place had more ego than a 15 minute celebrity. \n\nNot to knock small, family owned places (usually I love going to places like that, because USUALLY you get a friendly family feel), but for a pizza joint located in a shopping center next to Albertson's, they sure wanted to make you think you were eating caviar.\n\nThings not so awesome:\n1. Whomever answered the phone didn't know East from West to be able to give directions\n2. Our waitress couldn't give any suggestions on the food\n3. They can't do a half and half pizza unless you paid extra\n4. You pay a charge if you want to split a plate of food\n5. ATTITUDE, ATTITUDE, ATTITUDE\n6. Tip was already included in our bill\n\nI've never been to a family run pizzeria that can't do a half and half pizza, and the only restaurants I've ever been to that charge to split a plate of food are ones where you'd feel more comfortable wearing a dress - definitely not one in a strip mall like this one.\n\nI swear if the two waitresses rolled their eyes or huffed any more than they already did, they probably would have fainted from lack of oxygen and vertigo.\n\nAnd last time I looked, I believe I was old enough to do my own math for your tip. If you were so scared we were going to stiff you on your tip, maybe you should learn a little something called Cuss-toe-mer Sur-viss.\n\nFoodwise, the pizza was not the best I've ever had, in fact it was a bit on the dry side. I can't say it was absolutely horrible, but neither can I say I was in heaven. The wings were much better, in my opinion.\n\nFor the pain of the drive and having to dodge eye daggers, this is a definite no-peat. 0
+Chairs are uncomfortable... The only time they act like they understand or speak English is when your talking about price & times up for massage. I liked the cucumber scrub & didn't have to wait long. Not a bad place to go if in the area but I've been to a lot better. 0
+What I love about Rubios' is that they always have beer. Always.\n\nThat is all I love though... 0
+Superior customer service is hard to come by in fast food establishments. This Rubios is absolutely fantastic. The woman operating the register, Marina was wonderful. Always smiling and keeping busy. As a good employee should do. I would hire her in a heartbeat. Keep up the great work at this location guys. 1
+Walked in today to browse around, then se something interesting. A laser printer for $50. Looking around there were no associates to help. Walked to one if the registers to ask for assistance and was told the asst mgr would help me as soon as he finished bringing up the furniture. So while waiting for him, I browsed more selections. And after about 5 mins he showed up, asked if I still required help and then stated if I can hold on for a couple more minutes so he could get me a specialist. That threw me for a spin a bit. U would think the asst mgr could help me a bit before just sending me back out to wait. I can see that customer service is not a priority in this establishment. If it was, you would think that I would be assisted somewhat while waiting for the so called specialist. Unfortunately he just walked away. \n\n20 mins later and still no one, the asst mgr came back up to me as I finally walked up to me and asked if I was helped. Nope, no one helped me, not even you. He apologized and then stated sorry, maybe next time. Really, next time, are you serious. Why even bother, if no one knows what's happening in the store, especially the asst mgr. 0
+These guys have won awards for their jewerly, I can see why they have beautiful things, plus their prices are great. Check them out. 1
+The hubby & I go there very frequently now...addicted to the margaritas! We've tried more of the menu and it's ALL been great. We like to share the giant burrito (yep, it's huge) that's loaded with only with a really tasty shredded beef (I hate rice and beans in a burrito) and covered with a delicious red sauce. We always sit outside since the inside is so blah, but it's so hot right now, we'll have to wait til it cools off a bit. We'd get it to go, but we HAVE to have their margys! The guys behind the counter are awesome and very friendly. 1
+"If I could give ZERO stars I would. Dr. Julie Jacobs is honestly the worst doctor (and I use that term loosely) I have ever been to. She stands and stares at you and doesn't really answer questions directly. Honestly she acts like she doesn't even know what she is talking about when she does answer. She did a biopsy on my daughter and dropped the scalpel and the dripped blood all over her skirt! And prior to the biopsy she wasn't even going to test my daughter for MRSA but was just going to prescribe meds without knowing what was growing on her leg!!! Isn't that what started MRSA in the first place? Over prescribing antibiotics? When we thought my daughter was having an allergic reaction to the numbing shot she just stared at us and said \""""that has nothing to do with this....do you have anxiety??\"""" I almost died! \n\nAnd just to add to this she also makes you schedule an appt for every \""""issue\""""....you can't go in for acne and a skin lesion. You need separate appts (and do pays). They also make you come in every 3 months to write you a new prescription so they can charge you a co pay as well. Beware!!!!!!!!!" 0
+Hot bagels is a quick easy stop on my way to work. I always get the breakfast sandwich double toasted and have never been disappointed. 1
+Great good. Fresh bagels, fresh bread, they put lots of meat on the sandwiches. And you can't beat the prices. Very affordable. 1
+So good! Love starting my morning off here! 1
+If you're wasting your time at Einstein's or the like, stop. Go to Hot Bagels. Simply the best bagels I've had here in Arizona and best since the old Western Bagel Company back in the San Fernando Valley. It's a guaranteed stop two to three times a week, much to the non-delight of my cardiologist and my wife. 1
+I ordered 2 floral arrangements for a funeral and specified the price range and a few of the flowers and colors I wanted and my preference for something simple but elegant. They did a fabulous job and both arrangements stood out from the rest. The cost was reasonable compared to other florists and I would definitely recommend them. This was the first time I used this location but have been pleased with all the arrangements from other AJ's locations. 1
+My son was taken there by his friends after breaking his wrist. He had his wrist reduced and they sent him home and told him to follow up with a doctor on Monday (his accident happened on Friday). My wife who is a nurse saw that he had an open fracture, meaning the bone had broken through the skin. She called over to the hospital she works at and the surgeon told her to bring or soon in right away, that he was at risk for infection and needed to be on IV antibiotics. We brought him in right away and he had surgery that day. Good thing we got a second opinion. I don't trust that hospital. I went to the ER there because it was close and they gave me some passion medicine for kidney stones and sent me home. When I went to my.doctor later that afternoon he admitted me to the hospital immediately with a perforated ureter. Good thing I followed up with my doctor our I would have been in real trouble. Avoid that place at all costs. I have given one star because zero stars is not an option. 0
+First off,it is extremely difficult looking for this place as its in the back of the hospital and there is no sign at all saying that the pediatrics is located there... which is annoying. My daughter is a new patient with them and the first time I called to schedule a appointment the lady was rude and always interrupted when I spoke,there was a day where I couldn't make it in and I called to see if I could schedule a later appt,and the receptionist said abruptly that I couldn't because the doctor was leaving and there are no open spots today and I needed to take my daughter in right at that very moment... another day I came in the doctor we asked to be my daughters doctor and I even know what she looks like wasn't even our doctor,she didn't even tell us her name,she didn't even physically check on my daughter and I had to do all the work,not to mention this day I came in to check up on my daughter's burn marks... She didn't say much and didn't really do anything.. I'm very hesitant to even tske my daughter back here.. as of now I just called to schedule another appt,also not even to mention AGAIN the previous time we were there they didn't even let us know when to come back again,so as of now I called in to schedule another check up.... they open at 8? Yeah I'm pretty sure! Ring Ring no answer,call again..ring ring no answer.. called 4 times and no answer. No they were not busy it rang for a long time, I'm not site if they're busy or ignoring calls. But I'm giving them one more chance and if it it blows bye bye arrowhead pediatrics. 0
+"I searched Yelp to try find decent Sushi while visiting Phoenix with my family. My wife and I went here after looking at reviews and we were extremely disappointed. Our server was very polite and attentive, but the quality of the sushi was very poor. My wife likes rolls and I prefer Nigiri. We were worried when we got there and he menu showed almost every roll containing \""""crab mix\"""". This is code for a blend of artificial crab meat and some kind of mayo or similar sauce - aka cheap filler. We crossed our fingers and ordered anyways. \nFirst we had appetizers: spring rolls and miso soup. The spring rolls were deep fried, flavorless mush. We ate one if the four. The miso soup was so salty we couldn't finish. \nThe rolls came next and, like the spring rolls, they were mushy and flavorless. So sad. The Nigiri was yellowtail and had a strong fishy taste which, if you've ever had Hamachi, you know its supposed to be a mild flavor with no fishy taste. \nThis is the first time I've ever sent an entire meal back and asked not to pay. We paid for our drinks and left the waitress a nice tip (wasn't her fault) and left. \nThe owner / manager was nice but said he tried our food and thought it was acceptable (Huh?). \nWorst part was that we wasted a rare , kid -free date night on this place. I've had sushi from venues ranging from grocery stores to fancy places in Tokyo, and this was hands down the worst attempt at Sushi I've tasted." 0
+Gluten free people need Tamari, I understand you have soy sauce but that doesn't help me, come on Sakana, we come here so often, it's 3 dollars. 0
+They have a good lunch special and happy hour prices. I have never been there for regular menu prices to know what the cost is. 1
+We've eaten here many times and the food is always good. It's always busy which shows me the food is good. Spaghetti and meatballs is a favorite along with their pizzas. They have a great Happy Hour menu so check it out!! 1
+"Someone told me about this place and their all you can eat spaghetti. They also mentioned that they have great meatballs...so I had to check it out myself. \nThe first thing that bothered me was the noise level...it's like all the conversations going on in this place remained within the walls. However, the staff was very friendly and the service was good. \nI had the Artichoke, Shrimp & Crab Dip which was good, but I wish it had more chucks of crab. I obviously tried their spaghetti with meatballs which I thought was good, but not the best I've had. The sauce was a bit to watery for me and the meatballs just didn't have that \""""wow\"""" factor, but it was good (just not the best). I had also ordered a customize Calzone and that was without a doubt fabulous! The size and flavor were definitely in the \""""wow\"""" factor. This helped to push the rating to a 4 star plus the service." 1
+"I have been coming here for several years now and they are simply the best little Italian place. The Devore is always changing and stunning. They have impeccable service and I love their food! This is my husband and I's \""""place\"""" if you know what I mean. Try them out and if your not a fan of what you order try something else. They have food for many different tastes and I highly recommend trying lots of different stuff. Oh and join their loyalty text group for coupons and special deals!" 1
+Customer Service lacking! Cleanliness Null & Void!!! 0
+Worst store I've ever been to. They never have anything in stock, they refuse to honor discounts, and they have the rudest staff I've ever encountered. Hope this place goes out of business. 0
+I went there after purchasing a living social deal. First of all, I want my nail done French and they said they couldn't do it, they didn't know how. The pedicure was disappointing. She didn't cut my cuticles and did a sloppy job on my toes. The lady was nice, but talked to much. I really enjoy the massage chairs and bubbly foot soak. The chair was basic and they brought out a bowl of water for the soak. I was also supposed to get a glass of champagne, but of course they didn't have it. I had a shellac nail treatment. They again don't soak your hands or cut your cuticles. She missed a large area on my thumb. Very disappointing experience. I will never go back. I will stick with the asians. They do nails best. 0
+I give two stars because I usually use this location to get water before a hike. Yesterday I come in to get water and the cashier is talking with her manager about something and making me wait for like 5 minutes. Cashier acknowledged me no hi how are you and no smile. Staff needs to be trained and store needs a cleaning. Will I come back.....maybe 0
+Terrible customer service. Called ahead to make sure truck was there and when we got there they gave us a larger one that personal auto coverage won't cover. Said only A truck was guaranteed, not a specific size. Told me if I cancelled now would be a $50 charge. Will not be back with haul next door.\n\nRevised to one star. Came to return my truck. They surrounded my car so it can't get out. Called the number on the receipt they said there's nothing they can do until tomorrow. Calling police next. Insane! 0
+We went here today around 5 o'clock on a Saturday. There were six adults and three children. The chips (some soggy) were cold and uneventful. The bean dip and salsa - complementary, we just okay. The tea was okay. The margaritas that my friend had was lacking in flavor and booze. The Shirley temples were sort of flat and just okay. The crispy cheese crisp was alright. The cheese just sort of reminds me of melted candle wax. There's nothing special or flavorful about any of the cheese. Chicken taco was bland and boring, boiled chicken, with no flavor. The beef taco was okay. The food was not hot. It came out just warm. The refried beans were just alright. One of our friends had the fried ice cream. The picture on the menu makes it look really big. But in reality it's very small.\n\nWe liked going to the Arriba on Camelback, and we were expecting good service and pretty flavorful food like we get there. This Arriba was very bland and unsatisfying. I will avoid the place. Maybe the Camelback one is still good. But this one just tastes like boxed macaroni and cheese. Everything had pretty much no flavor. 0
+I used to enjoy coming here. But man, what happened? Did management change, because everything was awful. The host was rude. Our server Brian had attitude and didn't seem to care about our needs. The food was meh. My friend ordered a house margarita and it tasted like pure rubbing alcohol. So she sent it back and said she didn't want a different margarita. The manager came over and tried to get her to buy the more expensive margarita because it would taste better. I'm sorry, but shouldn't the manager just bring her a complimentary margarita because she was unhappy with her previous one? He lingered longer trying to get her to buy one. The waiter didn't notice our drinks needed to be refilled, so we had to keep reminding him. I ordered some spicy chicken tacos-- the chicken tasted like it had been marinated in Frank's Hot Sauce, yuck! I also asked the manager to put the chicken in corn tortillas instead of the flour tortillas. They charged $2 for doing that!!! What the heck! I've never experienced that. My friends enjoyed their food though. No one was friendly and the manager just seemed clueless. I won't ever be going back. 0
+Was a big fan until yesterday. Hot sauce used to be the best, now just tasted like tomato sauce. Food was awful, they're only excuse was that they are training new chefs. Sadly, we will not go back. 0
+"I'm not surprised by the reviews and wished I would have read them before going. What I am surprised about is how many negative reviews there are going back several years and the same problems remain...hello?\n\nThis was our first and last visit. There's no \""""Steak House\"""" apeal at all. It more resembles a nursing home. Not only the cliental but the decor as well. Even when the phone rings, it seems to be amplified so everyone has an opportunity to hear it. Management seemed very out of touch not only with the guests but the employees as well. \n\nThe portions on the sides were very small and the 16 oz Ribeye I had ordered medium rare...half, yes half of the steak they praise was medium well and the other half was RARE, very very rare. They forgot to bring out my mashed potatoes and once they did after I said something they were very dry. Everything I had lacked flavor and care. I could go on about the other 3 dishes my family had and didn't care for, however I really want to put this behind us. \n\nOnce a week my family and I try something new...we will not be back!" 0
+So I'm strolling along the mall and I come upon this store. I looked around a little before leaving, but something caught my eye and I kept it in mind for the return pass through.\nI went back in and was helped by Jennifer, who couldn't have been nicer, more knowledgeable or helpful.\nAfter her recommendation on a few scents, we put together a package that she wrapped nicely. She told me about their return policy, which includes the recipient returning a scent if not satisfied, even without the receipt. Very nice. I felt much better about buying something here.\nWhat a great little store. 1
+I have been taking my kids to Great Destinations since my first child was born in 2008. After 5 years of loyal service, three children, and multiple visits we have come to feel a part of their family.... until today when we got a phone call saying we can't come back because we missed 3 appointments... in five years I might add. I understand that policy; however, I think it is simply ridiculous when you look at the big picture. I think missing 3 appointments in one year or three consecutive appointments or something like that makes more sense. \n\nFurthermore, I didn't even know I had missed three appointments in that length of time. It would be prudent for their office to inform you when you've missed two so you can be more aware of it. I'm really flabbergasted at this point, however, I will gladly take my business elsewhere. Goodbye! 0
+Hello to all Christians who read this. In these times we are living where our freedoms are being stripped away by our government on a monthly basis, I urge you to find another business to get a massage. I canceled my membership as a result along with 7 others due to the harassment I received after a question was asked to get an opinion on a Biblical issue. \n\nThis act was unprofessional and terrible service to a loyal customer. How long will it be until your freedom to address an employee's question no longer be accepted?? Will you please stand with us!? 0
+When i was a kid toys r us were nice!! This is a dumb!!!!!! Gross old dumb!! 0
+Pop culture heaven in useful items like clothes, wallets, phone cases, jewelry, music, fragrances and more for both males & females. Always love the variety. Pricey, but they usually run sales so you rarely have to pay full prices. 1
+I really don't know what to say about Mimi's caf\u00e9 other than Bad bad bad it took me over eight minutes to put in a drink water and then I asked for a simple thing ice tea you would think this would be easy unfortunately they serve me sweet tea Needless to say I sent it back 10 minutes later my tea arrive knowing that I ordered iced tea you would think that the waitress would not serve me hot tea but I was served Hot tea this may be a great restaurant for someone in Sun City this looking for a hot cup of tea and a egg white omelette because that seemed to be exactly who was there and may God love them but I don't like hot tea that is why I ask for iced tea anyway I just wanted to paying my check and Run 0
+:( The service was fast. We ordered (2) meals. The Bouillabaisse seafood soup and the Bavette Steak with Brussels sprouts. The french onion soup was excellent. The soup was ok; it would have been nice to see some seafood in it for it was little. The Bavette Steak was awful. There were (5) strips of tough meat and the sprouts were burned; maybe they were trying cajun. Don't know, but it wasn't worth $17.50 :( 0
+I love the food court at this mall, but thats about it. The security guards are very rude and not helpful at all! I also don't agree with the 50 smokers in the outside area. I used to enjoy sitting out there with my daughter and husband, but now it's nothing but full of tobacco smoke and pre-teens. Still better than metro center though... 0
+Really an enjoyable Macy's. not too big but has all your needs. Customer service is also good! 1
+Avoid like the plague. 0
+Tastiest burgers in town. Nothing like the burgers here to feed an appetite. Very high quality meet, drinks, hamburger bar for toppings, TVs. Awesome deal. 1
+A good enough spot to eat. I have to say its neither worst or best buffet. I enjoy the breakfast items especially the French toast. I love that they're one of the last buffets to have chocolate milk and not charge extra for it. I was really impressed with the new desserts. But any place that had unlimited bacon , you have my vote.lol. Great spot if you're single or with a group. 1
+Price is too high for what you get. The food is mediocre , the employees are rude, the manager was leaning on the salad bar talking on his cell phone. \nSteak was tough, fish was dry and selection very limited. \nSave your money and spend a few bucks more and go elsewhere. 0
+Yep, just meh. The pizza is pretty big, but bigger is not always better my friends. Pizza had no flavor-I felt like I put peppers, salt, and parm on this poor piece of pizza but nothing really made it much better. Crust was also just a boring crust. \n\nService was good-people were nice. The place was clean-had a few T.Vs around with sports and shows. Not busy at all on a Wednesday night-but not many places really are. Probably won't come back. 0
+I never thought I'd be reviewing a McDonald's, because I do not support McDonald's and am ashamed of myself every time I go, but I just have to say...I have been going to this McDonald's since it was first built. While their inside is pretty clean and nicely renovated, I never go inside, so my review is in regards to their drive through. I would say that 9 out of the 10 times that I go there, they mess up my order. I have just grown to expect that I won't get what I ordered. Ask for grilled chicken? You'll get crispy. Ask for coffee with no sugar? It will be sweet as hell. Oh, and also, over the past couple of months I have noticed that they NEVER fill up their fries all the way anymore! Good grief. 0
+I received another telemarketing call from this business (623-930-0356). I reminded them again that my number is on the national do not call list. They told me it's my job to tell them to remove my number, it's not their job to check that list first. Do not do business with this company that can't listen to people or follow the law. 0
+Update 2/18/2013... Still a BIG fan of their brownies. Either I missed the pre-packaged ones the past couple of times I stopped there or they just don't package 4 of them anymore. Irregardless, they are still really good. My favorite is still the chocolate brownie.\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nThis was a place I've always passed driving up north from the desert floor of Phoenix to the mountains of Flagstaff. It wasn't until someone had recommended it that I stopped by on my way home one recent trip. Not only because of the recommendation but from the throngs of people waiting to get in could I tell that this was a popular stop. \n\nThere were plenty of pies to choose from. All of them looked delicious. On my first trip I happened to pick up some of the Turtle Brownies. Not only were there four huge squares of them, they were moist, chewy, and very delicious.\n\nThis will be one place that I now make sure to stop by on my way back home from the mountains. The difficult part will be choosing which pie or pastry to get the next time. 1
+I come from a long line of great piemakers. My grandmother sometimes made an apple pie a day. My family made plans to visit the cafe on our way home from Sedona and I kept telling myself to not expect too much. Restaurant pies are usually way over-hyped. We loved this place!!! The hostess was a real sweetie and Miles, our server, was flat out adorable. We sampled the rhubarb crumble, pecan, Tennessee lemon, and mixed berry crumble. My Mom and I felt we were the hands down winner with the rhubarb crumble. It was perfect, tart but plenty sweet enough, with a yummy crumble topping. We pride ourselves on our homemade pecan pie and the Rock Springs Cafe version was a serious contender. Plus the serving slice was huge. The mixed berry crumble was really good. The only one I wouldn't recommend was the Tennessee lemon. It was good but just not to my taste. It was like a lemon custard. 1
+"Visited here last night for the first time after having known/heard about this place for years. 4 stars is strictly for the food which I thought was great. There's a nice selection of classic comfort foods and \""""western style\"""" dishes. I had the iron skillet steak. Basically a skirt steak cooked in a skillet with onions and peppers and topped with cheese (sort of like fajita style steak). Nothing earth shattering but a nice comfort style dish that hit the spot. Although, I have to say it was pretty much like a fajita, which made me want tortillas to eat with it.\n\nI had a glass of their home made root beer. Very smooth and creamy. And of course the pie! I had the JD PECAN pie (basically pecan pie cooked with Jack Daniels). Probably the best pecan pie I've ever had!\n\nNow as great as the food was, the service could use some work. The servers were attentive to a point but missed a lot of details. For instance, we had to ask for silverware and napkins! It would have been nice if the server mentioned a few of the special \""""items\"""" that they offered. For instance, the server offered us \""""iced tea or Pepsi\"""" and not the root beer (which I did not notice on the menu until after I finished my soup). Also, when we ordered pie, she did not offer to bring us any whip cream. It wasn't until she offered me some for my daughter that I even knew they had homemade whipped cream! So being that it was my first time I didn't know a lot of the nuances, maybe its one of those places that you just have to know how to order.\n\nAnyway, the food was great and I will be coming back to this place again since its only 15 minutes from Anthem!" 1
+The food and service are good just that a couple of weeks ago during that freak cold spell, the one waitress kept leaving the door open to the outside patio-----------brrrr! \n\nThough I'd definitely go back there to eat. 1
+"All I wanted is some pie, and she wouldn't give it to me.....\n\nNo, seriously. I was the easiest and best type of customer a business just dreams about. I knew what I wanted, and I all wanted to do is paid for it and leave - simple.\n\nSo I went inside and I grabbed the apple pie and started to look for the pumpkin pie - couldn't find it. I finally located a worker...\""""I am off the clock\"""" he said and walked away. OK. I spotted another....\""""I will be right back\"""" she said and walked off, never to be seen again. I manage to find the pumpkin pie, but it was the behind the display case - the kind that employee reach in to retrieve the pies. I started to look around for help again, no one to be seen. By the way, this was sunday afternoon with several customers inside. I heard some workers in the back room and they saw me, but chose to ignore me. At that point I should have just left, but all I wanted is some damn pie. So I went around the counter, reached in for the pie, grabbed it, took it to the register, paid for it and left.\n\nWHY MAKE BUYING PIE SO DIFFICULT?\n\nAnyway, the pies were good, little pricey but good, not spectacular. Although it got me thinking. With the employees that care so little, how much love did go in to making that pie. Would they care if they dropped some filling on the floor. Would they pick that back up and put it back in the pie. I have never seen that a work ethic this bad. \nI hope that management gets their act together and actually manages their employees." 0
+"You must stop at this cafe! it's a must must must! You must make the trip from Phoenix! Shopping in Anthem? Even better! I've been coming here for 10 years, and boy, has it changed! But one thing remains the same - best pies in the whole dang state.\n\nIt used to be a little hole-in-the-wall that was never busy... now they're expanded and are slowly creating (what I believe to be) a pie and dessert empire! More often, on weekends, you will find yourself waiting for a table, but don't worry, there's plenty to look at! I will be honest, I am used to some traditional \""""diner\"""" service, with waitresses that don't usually want to give you the time of day - but on my last visit, I had the kindest, smiliest, most affirming waitress I think I've ever had! \n\nI'm always torn about what pie to order when I come - Jack Daniels pecan? One of the amazing berry crumb pies? A foot-tall coconut cream pie? Well, this past time I chose the JD Pecan, and got a fist-bump from my waitress. It was a great choice, indeed." 1
+"Not too peachy!!\nRock Springs Cafe and store is a cool place to stop in and visit on your trip north of Phoenix on I-17. Only being 20 minutes north of Phoenix it serves as an interesting \""""slightly out of town\"""" quaint, rustic atmosphere cafe. Well, I stopped in the other day to pick up a pie as a treat to take to my folks. I was sorely disappointed to pay $20 for a peach pie that is FAR from peachy. This place is supposed to be well known for their pies and I understand it is out of season for peach pie, but if you are going to sell one for that kind of money it should be something to talk about.\n\nPS..After driving by and seeing the extremely distasteful billboard above the restaurant for 1-17 traffic to see, I downgraded my review to 1 star. EXCUSE ME, BUT IF YOU NEED SEXUAL INNUENDO 'S TO SELL PIE, YOU BETTER RE-THINK YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY AND MAKE YOUR PIE WORTH DRIVING AND STOPPING FOR." 0
+Pie area separate from restaurant, great staff, great pie selection and taste! Will be stopping by again. 1
+"We went out with the Central AZ Jeepers the other night to do a night run of the Maggie Mine Trail. The plan was to start up at Bumble Bee, come south to Black Canyon City, then finish at Rock Springs Cafe for dinner and pie.\n\nFirst I have to mention we had a party of over 20 Jeeps and the trail is mostly visible from 17---we must have looked so cool, snaking along the mountain, our chair of headlights glowing in the night. So if anyone took video...\n\nSo I was looking forward to Rock Springs Cafe. We have driven past it a million times, but for one reason or another, never got the chance to stop in. Finally!\n\nOur organizer, Cheri, had fixed it up with the Cafe that they were going to get invaded by 30-some Jeepers, so there was seating when we got there. Parking, not so much. They were having some sort of party at an outdoor venue down below---it looked fun. Good music!\n\nWe were with DS and DSGF and they decided they were just going to hang out in the parking lot and listen to the music, because sometimes teenagers are weird. But that put the kibbosh on a relaxing meal followed with pie, so I can't comment on the food. But I insisted DH and I go in for some of that famous pie and coffee.\n\nIt took a bit to get some service, but we had walked in with thirty-odd people, so no dings for that. The coffee was good! Hot and fresh! I ordered the coconut meringue pie and DH ordered the JD pecan pie. My pie was a mile high, had a good coconut flavor but was a tad sweet for my taste. But I don't like super-sweet stuff. I tend to cut back on the required sugar when I make desserts. But it was very good. Someone commented in another review they thought the crust was store-bought. Maybe. DH liked his bite of my pie.\n\nI liked DH's pecan pie. DH liked it, but he said mine is better. (I make mine with chocolate chips and kahlua---go big or go home!) \n\nIt took about 10 minutes to get our server's attention to get our check, which came to about $12 for two slices of pie and a cup of coffee. She muttered something at us when she gave us the ticket---I didn't quite catch it. So after about five minutes of sitting at the table waiting for her to come back, we took the ticket and cc and went to the gift shop to pay. We stood there for several minutes waiting for someone and then a girl showed up and said: oh, no, you don't pay here, you have to pay your server. (Oh, that must have been what the server was telling us!) So we went back in to the counter and found our server. She took our ticket and the cc, and then started messing around on the POS and I swear we stood there for ANOTHER seven or eight minutes while she entered some orders and helped another server with a question. Then she took our money. So, basically, we spent more time trying to pay our bill than eating our pie! LOL!\n\nSo, it was an okay experience. I'd probably go back if there was a group vote to do so, but I don't think DH and I would stop on our own volition. I liked DH's pie better than mine and he liked mine better than his, but we both agreed that the cup of coffee we shared was very good. Definitely, management could do a better job on customer service. But you see a lot of this: management thinks they are \""""saving money\"""" by not having enough staff to take care of customers graciously and with efficiency, and then people stop coming because of the inadequate service. Such is the way of the world!" 0
+We only stopped to get some pie and were so happy we did. I had cherry and my husband had blueberry crumble and we were in pie heaven. We will definitely come back again in the future. 1
+"Some of the best pie in the state! We make a special effort to visit whenever we take a trip down to Phoenix, specifically for one pie: their Jack Daniel's pecan pie. You may have seen it featured on TLC's \""""Best Food Ever,\"""" and man, is that a great label or what.\n\nTheir regular pecan pie is amazing, but the JD pie has a hint of spice in it as well, and it's absolutely worth the slightly higher price. I can't recommend it enough!" 1
+Breakfast was great. Crispy bacon, eggs done right and coffee refilled without having to ask. Waitress was pleasant and friendly. 1
+Thee worst BK I have ever been to!!\n\nThe burger was so over cooked that it tasted like the smell of cow manure!!... I couldn't even dare finish my burger. 0
+I have heard how great this place was, so thought I would give it a try. I have to say that the Green Chile Cheese Crisp is amazing, so simple and add some of their great salsa it is a winner. However that being said, the place was a mess! We were ignored the first 15 minutes we were there. The restaurant is DIRTY. the tables the floors the walls just gross dirty. The health department should shut them down just for that, can't imagine the kitchen! If you were a fan of the tv show Will and Grace, you will be happy to know that Rosario has found work here, and she is just full of mean, no funny! The food was bland, there was no seasoning at all that I could tell and it was all so mashed together on my plate I wasn't even sure what I was eating.\n\nBrave it Once for the Green Chile Cheese Crisp then find a place that has some flavor, and that is clean! 0
+First of all BIG shoutout to Joseph. He is my man. I love their food. You can't go wrong with a number one combo, or a GCC, or both. I have never received bad service there, they are GREAT! 1
+I stayed at this Hotel on 10/8. We checked in about 3am, after almost falling asleep at the wheel. I was advised the cost of the room was $69 + taxes, but when we went to check out they had added on an additional $32. not advising me of the charges. It wasnt until I looked at my bank statement did I see the charges. While we slept someone broke into our truck and stole a very expensive printer and the clerk refused to look at the camera to see who it might of been that stole it. I called the owner Mr Shamsher Singh and he advised me I had signed for the extra charges one being the charge for having pets in the room. And also told me he wasnt responsible for the theift. At check in I was never advised of the charges nor was I asked if I had pets. I feel its the responsiblity of the check in clerk to advise the customer of the charges before they sign the papers. 0
+I've been here two times. The first time was really good, but the second was very boring flavored. I had some lemon chicken that was mediocre. \n\nFor the price, the last time turned me off, but will probably go back again. 1
+My girlfriend, her sister and I decided to visit Bella Luna for a nice dinner. Our first impression was it was a small, nicely decorated restaurant. From the get-go, we were kindly greeted by the owner, seated promptly, and cared for right away. Our server, Nicole, was such a great host! She took care of us quickly but still gave us enough space to feel like were not being rushed. \nWe had the Bruschetta as an appetizer, which was delightful and so fresh. \nOur main courses were fantastic. I had the Angel hair pasta with shrimp, my girlfriend enjoyed her egg plant parmesan and to be honest I can't remember what her sister ordered but it was delicious as well. \nWe ended the night with NY style cheesecake and it certainly hit the spot. \nMy impressions of any restaurant are greatly influenced by customer service. Good food is obviously a must I care so much more about being treated well and being taken care of. Bella Luna did both for us. \n\nWe normally don't visit the same restaurant twice since we enjoy trying new places. But we will be back! 1
+Went there for the first time yesterday for a quick glass of wine and an appetizer @ 4:30pm. Thought they may have a happy hour, but they didn't. So my husband and I ordered 2 glasses of pinot noir and a shrimp cocktail. The wine tasted old and the shrimp cocktail consisted of 4 large shrimp with tails (cold) and 2 large shrimp no tails (warm). Hmmmm....I've never been served warm shrimp for shrimp cocktail....makes me wonder if the two shrimp with no tails were perhaps intended for a different menu item. The bill was $40. I don't see us returning any time soon. 0
+Wow, the wait at the drive-thru is painful in the heat! Even with the air-con. \n\nI don't know if because it was extremely hot and humid that this wait seem to take forever. But prior to going through the drive-thru, we had parked on the other side of the building and I walked to the other side to use the restroom, taking my casual time. By the time I returned the same car was still at the drive-thru. And when we finally made our order and received it, it seemed as though it was too long to wait for a drink.\n\nTake caution: there are quite a few homeless hanging in the area. 0
+My hubby and I went there for the first time tonight for our anniversary. Food and service were great. Their margarita was fabulous. Can't wait to go back 1
+The most rude, unprofessional staff i ever encountered. The products from this company are made cheaply & they do not stand behind their product. My hubby bought a pair of expensive glasses because this is the only place his insurance covered. Within 4 months, the frames were chipping, the glass from 1 of the lenses even chipped. He NEVER dropped them, although this establishment accused him of doing just that. EVEN THE LAB AT THEIR HEADQUARTERS!! Will never go into another store again. I suggest you do the same. 0
+Packed lines so messy I walk in I walk out 0
+"I got a white chocolate mocha yesterday during happy hour. It was pretty busy so I wasn't expecting anything special. I don't know what the barista did with my drink but he's a freaking wizard. I swear it was the best white chocolate mocha I've ever tasted! Usually Starbucks is just kind of \""""okay\"""" plus a butt ton of sugar that makes it good but my drink tasted like heaven.\n\nThe only thing that I didn't like was the bathrooms. They were a nightmare. I don't know HOW because I've never even seen mud in AZ but there was mud all over the floor (Maybe it was poop idk). I don't really care about that kind of stuff but it IS a business and that's not very respectful to the customers." 1
+Pretty rude telling us to wait and then on top of it they do not accept the Starbucks cards here. We walked out....too bad cuz we are gold card holders too. Will not return to this location based on the rude service alone. Across the street is a much friendlier location\n\nI am reviewing the Starbucks inside the Barnes and Noble.....terrible 0
+Not the best Starbucks in the land. The people are friendly enough but they have made our drinks wrong on multiple occasions. Also, they get their deliveries through the front door and the shop is essentially a long hallway so if you are there in the evening, prepare to have lots of material rolling past you. One of the delivery men even dumped a few boxes on a customer last time I was there. They do have some nice outdoor seating with misters but it is right on the corner of a parking lot so it's usually loud. 0
+The hostess are terrible and need to work on their customer service skills, our waitress did the bare minimum and the food left something to be desired. This is the second bad experience at this location. I will not be coming back 0
+One word: Assault. Two words: Charges pending. \n\nDo not go to this bar. The bouncer assaulted my best friend--I would hate to think it is because he was a gay male on the Westside of town but no other reasons come to mind. 0
+Came in Saturday, a little after 5:00, very few customers and plenty of staff. We sat for several long minutes before they finally figured out who would serve us. The food came quickly, and was hot but just adequate. The lobster ravioli tasty fishy and the chicken was dry. It had been a long time since we had been to a Macaroni Grill. We see no reason to rush back. 0
+This place is very unorganized. I will not be back.\n\nWe had to ask twice to get menus. The pre-meal bread was cold. Got the beverage near the end of the meal. They were out of the entree that my guest ordered. It took them 15 minutes to realize that and let us make another selection.\n\nThe sauce on the pasta I ordered was disgusting. It tasted only slightly better than Chef Boyardee. \n\nAvoid this place and go to a better restaurant ... 0
+Wait time for table: Perfect, no wait.\nHostess: Raven, awesome. \nBread: Yummy.\nServers: Friendly, forgetful. Never saw a manager to back them up out front.\nSpeed of service: Slow. \nTaste of food: Didn't really matter, lost appetite.\nWould go back: No. 0
+Dropped in for a quick bite on Sunday evening. Sat at the bar. After 10 min and the bartender being busy doing other things, we walked out. Won't be back!! 0
+"-An acceptable chain restaurant to take \""""out-of-town\"""" visitors for (overpriced) sit down Mexican food with tacky decor.\n\n-Expensive! Almost $11 bucks for a carne asada burrito???? Really?? For that price, I could had bought like 2 or 3 burritos at any \""""...Berto's\"""" type place in the Valley!\n\n-Refried beans are bland and thick like drywall putty.\n\n-$1.98 for a small side of guac OR sour cream with your meal.\n\n-Salsa not as good as it used to be...tastes like chunky watered down tomato soup with added preservatives (mostly ala sodium benzoate) . You'll be consuming a tin of altoids afterwards from \""""salsa breath\"""".\n\n-Loud background music. I shouldn't have to talk super loud over the blaring music, was I in a nightclub or restaurant?\n\n-Service was ok. Servers seem to scowl when you request MORE chips & salsa.\n\n-Parking is plentiful.\n\n-Separate entrance in the back for take-out." 0
+From the outside and the ads I would have thought this place would have been great...service was good...food and beverages were lacking. My glass of sangria was a fail...the smallest glass of sangria I ever had. It was almost like a small glass of red wine with a piece of fruit thrown in as an after thought. My chili rellano was a fail. The pablano pepper wasn't even cooked all the way and the cheese wasn't melted. We will not return again. 0
+Worst service ever! The bar tender was soooo rude. It's not my business if you enjoy your job, but the least you can do is fake it! Cold food, rude service... With so many choices in the area I will go else where for sure. 0
+I can't understand all the negative reviews for Macayos in Goodyear. YES, for those that don't already know this, Macayos is a chain. It's a family owned chain and as far as I know, they're only here in Arizona, centered around the Phoenix area. They've been in business many years.\n\nMy family loves Macayos, and we've been to several. I just ate at the one in Goodyear today for lunch - I had a colleague in from out of town and he was up for some Mexican food, and he said he enjoyed it. We both had the Chimi Macayos, with shredded beef, rice and beans (lunch comes with one or the other but you can add the other for a buck or two). \n\nTheir chips are good, the salsa is good (not great, I admit, but good) and they serve portions large enough to satisfy any hunger. Seriously, if you eat here and leave hungry, you're one in a thousand.\n\nThey have a nice bar area, and on Friday and Saturday nights it gets pretty busy. The dining room is good sized and they can accommodate large groups. Which is good, because we often go there with a dozen or more family members.\n\nThey also have a very good line of margaritas, by the way. 1
+Why oh why don't they have a Cracker Barrel in Califonia??!! My friends and I were in the Phoenix area this weekend and this was first on our list to eat! We were excited to eat our breakfast here! We also love browsing through the country store and sitting outside in the rocking chairs. I hope one day this chain will expand to the Pacific Coast. 1
+As far as fast food goes they do well; never a long wait, employees are friendly, and orders are correct. 1
+The Menu is rediculous, everything from pancakes to fish tacos, portions are huge and is a good price, I suggest the chicken wrap...yum! 1
+"This \""""restaurant\"""" is, quite possibly, the worst place I have ever eaten - and I've traveled through Arkansas, so that's saying something. \n\nThe waitress was only mildly interested in being there, and our dining experience only went downhill from there. The food was among the most mediocre I have ever eaten. The BBQ sliders (dry pork with a drop or two of sauce and some cole slaw) I got for an appetizer were barely appetizing. My entree was an 8-oz sirloin (because, at 6:00 on a Tuesday, they were out of the only other cut of steak on the menu), which was completely without flavor. Ordered with grilled onions, it arrived with mushrooms on it, and when I sent it back for grilled onions, it came out covered in raw onions that had been dropped on the grill for less than 10 seconds. The accompanying beer-battered onion rings were uninspiring, as were the steak fries. \n\nAnd the atmosphere - it is very hard to describe. The decor is ambitious and has some potential - but it needs people to liven it up. It won't, however, get people with the lackluster food and service. Generally, the place seemed like an old adult book store where someone decided to serve food." 0
+This is a great place to get your dog's groomed if you can get them in, the wait for an appointment is ridiculous. It's almost worth the extra price to get them in sooner. :( 0
+Walked in and everyone was busy. We patiently waited, un-acknowledged, for 5 minutes. Then three other people walked in and were seen before us. 0
+This place is a terrible value. For $9 my burrito better be good, huge or both. At La Loma it was neither. There is no kids menu so I even over paid for my children. Top it all off with an order at the counter and eat off Styrofoam experience and there's no reason to go back.\n\nI really liked the owner's old place, Arturo's, but La Loma has none of Arturo's great qualities. We knew we had to try La Loma, now that we have, we'll never go back. 0
+Outstanding salsa! They bring the pico and salsa separate so you can mix your own to taste and they are generous with both... \n\nGreen chili beef nachos.... Mmmmmmmm, so yummy! So huge! \n\nNegro Modelo... Perfectly cold!\n\nNext time we find ourselves at The Old Pueblo Cafe, this is what we will order and nothing more because this was the highlight... Downhill fast after our appetizers... \n\nMomma had Sonoran Enchiladas and thought they had no real flavor or heat... She tried adding some salsa but it did not help, they were just too bland to be helped.\n\nThe Main Man had Mexican Flag Enchiladas and found cold spots within the warmth... What the heck? His refried beans had whole, hard, crunchy beans among what looked like old, crusty mush... What the heck? Overall, he says his plate was bland as well.\n\nI had a fish taco and relleno with rice and beans. The tortilla for the taco arrived already saturated with moisture and falling apart... I discarded it and was left with my hunk of cod, cabbage, lettuce, and sauce... Still tasty but more of a salad than a taco. The relleno gave me fond memories of La Union Station; if you've been you know what I'm talking about, if you have not... Sorry... My beans had appropriate consistency and I liked the rice just fine for the few bites I took.\n\nThe service was efficient and pleasant for an extremely busy Sunday afternoon during the big art event but when most of the main dishes are sub-par, I can't go higher than 2 stars... Stick with the salsa, nachos, and beer and have a 4-5 star experience! 0
+Steer clear from their fish tacos! They were absolutely horrible! The side of rice and beans were tasteless! Chips and salsa were good and that was it! 0
+Great experience! The staff was making sure everyone was well taken care of. Food was amazing, hot and came out fast. We're definitely coming back. 1
+Not impressed at all. It was $25 for a men's haircut. Lupe took a mere 12 minutes to cut and she didn't even do beginning shampoo. I could have got a much better and inexpensive cut at Great Clips. This was my second haircut here and my last. If you're male, do your hair and pocketbook a favor: don't go to Haircutters in the Park.\n\nBy the way, they don't like to put tips on credit cards. That's a telling sign that this place is not as high-class as they claim to be. 0
+Burger was thrown in the box and the entire thing was overlooked. Never go here 0
+This zoo beats the Phoenix Zoo hands down. Look for a 2 for 1 coupon in Hickmans Eggs. I went this past weekend for the first time since they added the aquarium. The aquarium is HUGE and consists of 3 different buildings. The giraffe feeding exhibit is awesome and was my kids fave. Bring quarters for the food machines. They had 1 huge giraffe that just loved all the attention and 2 smaller ones extending their necks out trying to get food. They were sooo cute. We saw a little joey in a pouch of a kangaroo, and we got to feed the lourey birds at 3. The petting zoo was alot of fun too. The Phx Zoo does not have this much interaction at all. Only thing missing was an elephant but we got to see the huge rhino up close, he was only about 20 feet away. The zoo could use some better food vendors..the food is not impressive unless you like nachos, pretzels, etc.. but overall we had a great time. Cannot wait to go back. 1
+Anyone driving out here for the first time should know that once you exit the highway, there aren't any gas stations. I nearly ran out of gas because I didn't know I was gonna end up way out in the boonies. I mean, where do all the farmers out here get their fuel?\n\nAs for the zoo itself, there are some animals that you won't see at the phoenix zoo and of course there's the aquarium but I don't really think I'll be going back. The reason I came here to begin with was so my girlfriend could see some penguins. I have to remind myself that we do live in the desert but the penguin exhibit was really sad. It's very small and although the entire front of it is glass, the entire area quickly fills up with children, obstructing the view.\n\nI think instead of driving from the east valley, next time I'll make the trek up to Out of Africa, which I've heard is quite an experience. 0
+A great place to go see some pretty cool animals!! Make sure to feed the lorrys during their feeding times. Its pretty cool. The Dragon World exhibit is really cool too. Tickets are pretty expensive. $16 for just the zoo and $31 for the zoo and aquarium. 1
+I visited when it was over 110 degrees and almost had the whole place to myself. There are a lot of animals to see in the zoo and plenty of fish to see in the aquarium. Be sure to go to the (free) bird feedings and pet the sting rays! \n\nSee the zoo animals first because the zoo closes before the aquarium. Bring plenty of water with you because this place is bigger than it appears. There are a few water fountains near the buildings (north side of the park) with ice cold water that taste good, so you can refill a bottle there. The water fountains on the south side are in the sun and hot. The restrooms are large and pretty clean too. One thing I didn't like was cups and plastic (water) bottles all over the place. Clean up the trash. \n\nThere is a great restaurant called Dillions BBQ on site and provides a great place to get out of the sun, soak up some A/C, and chow down on some really good food. You can even request to sit right next to a giant shark tank! \n\nThe aquarium's A/C is set in the mid 70s, so these are buildings that are nice to see when it's real hot. Bring walking shoes, water and sunblock. Also, enjoy the free air show that the fighter jets from Luke Air Force base seem to put on as they practice overhead. 1
+Let me first say, that I have worked at a zoo and my entire educational life is devoted to animal behavior and physiology, therefore my critic of each and every animal park I visit is a little more intense to say the least. Firstly, this is a private owned zoo and I know a few people that work or have worked here and believe me the so tires i hear is not pretty, but that is another story entirely. This chapter is about my visit to the park. I tried to leave as much bias judgement aside, since my girlfriend was with me and I didn't want to ruin the trip for her (well she told me not to). The Zoo itself is well organized, clean, and can experience everything in one day. Here's the bad news; all the mammal exhibits are incredibly boring and small providing almost no enrichment for the animals. The reptiles exhibits are extremely out-dated, albeit they are a wild selection of herps; their exhibits make me feel depressed for these animals. This is a zoo that shows really easily that ones an area is built, it is no longer taken care of, instead just building on the next big thing. There is a shining star in this review however, the aquarium is nice, they need more variety (there predator room as green iguanas in a huge enclosure.. GREEN IGUANAS!! HERBIVORES in a PREDATOR AQUARIUM!)..ugh pardon me... Given the small amount of choices you have to visit here in arizona, they do have penguins (oh yeah).. this aquarium severely trumps az sea life and any other faux aquarium we may have in this state.\n\nin conclusion, i ranted too much. It's a zoo, go outside, visit it, enjoy nature and see cool animals. Downside..there are many many many many better zoos out there. 0
+I had to much fun going! I'm not much of a zoo person and prefer conservation centers more because I feel like the enclosures at most zoos are too small for the animals. This place had very wide open and big enclosures for most of the animals and I really enjoyed that. I would come back again! They have an almost pure white tiger and a white lion, those are both pretty rare cats and it was worth admission just to see these beautiful cats. Most, if not all of the animals were out to see. \nThe only few complaints I would have about this place is the soda machines are almost all out of order, there isn't a whole lot of signs around to tell you where certain exhibits are. The jaguar seemed agitated and I felt horrible for him and couldn't find any water for him anywhere and he was warm and panting. Also some of the rides were down that should've been working. \nAll in all I would come back here again, but maybe in the winter when the weather cools down. Be ready to do some walking if you go to this zoo because its huge and there's a lot to see. The aquariums were beautiful and so were the fish. 1
+I take my vehicle into Wilhelm for oil changes and necessary car repairs. I have always found the front desk and mechanics to be extremely helpful and friendly. My family and I are natives and have always taken our vehicles to Wilhelm. I wouldn't think of going any other place. I would HIGHLY recommend to them to anyone! 1
+Took a motorcycle ride today, ended up out by the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant (oooh, aaah) and landed at the Tin Top Bar & Grill for lunch and beverages! Um, YUM.\nHad a most excellent chicken-fried steak sandwhich, nicely put together with just enough fries to make it a good lunch! Good Service, Cold Beer, Good selections on the Menu. Too Bad its about 80 milles from our house. 1
+You must be joking! Do more-save more. How about, waste more time. They have employees running all over, not in their perspective departments and acting like a discount store greeter. That is IF and WHEN you can find one. What is even more appalling is the management. If you ask to speak with one, it takes them 15-30 minutes to saunter over and act like their title really means they have a brain (poor scarecrow). Good employees who you can count on don't last. And what is with the product being hidden in the depths of the abyss that takes an hour to find and bring down. Why doesn't senior management listen to the complaints of the employees. Service sucks 0
+Played here last week- was fun! Staff is super friendly and the proceeds went to a homeless shelter and soup kitchens. My hubby had never played bingo before but he enjoyed himself and wants to go back before we end our vacation 1
+This place is right around the corner from my house and my fiance and I always take our vehicles here for washes and oil changes. It feels like this place has gotten progressively worse over the last year. This last time was the final straw. We brought both of our vehicles in last Saturday. He needed an oil change and a car wash and I just needed a wash. We waited in the filthy waiting area with the torn and stained furniture and when my car was ready it looked like it hadn't even been vacuumed and there were water spots all over it. We left to run errands before my fiance SUV was done. When we came back he went in to pay and there were additional charges. When he asked what they were for he was told that he need an extra quart of oil. He asked how many quarts were put in and was told 5. He told the girl that the engine was only a 4 quart engine. She looked confused and just stared at him. He told her that this was the last time that we would bring our vehicles there and she didn't seem to concerned. Needless to say we will be finding another place for car washes and oil changes. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Pay the extra couple of dollars and go elsewhere. 0
+I went here with my fianc\u00e9 and we both ordered the steak omelet. His came out filled with steak and all the goodness it comes with, mine came out with literally 3 pieces of steak. When I questioned them about it they has 2 managers come tell me that the steak is all pre-weighed and that is what it comes with. I pointed out my finances plate vs mine and stated that if I'm paying the price for the steak then I want steak! They ended up bringing me a side of stake bits after about 20 min and were very rude. I will not go back there! 0
+"Yesterday 3/18/2014 we went to 2007 Nails. The shop was unusually busy I thought, with more than 4 people waiting. We had 4 pedicures and 2 full sets. I got my nails done with a guy who didn't tell me his name. He did not put a top coat or offer to put gel top coat on my White tips. I had to wait for a free pedicure chair. Which I really didn't mind. \n\nMy mom sat down with Cindy to get the same style of tips I got, white tips with clear acrylic overlay. First thing off the bat, Cindy used the drill and nicked the skin on my mom's pinky on the left hand, then my mom had to ask her to use antiseptic liquid on the wound? (Cindy should have taken the initiative to do this?) As Cindy started my mom's full set she proceeded to glue the tip to the skin of my mom's other pinky. My mom said that the tip was glued to her skin and Cindy pitched a fit, yelling in Vietnamese and then took off the tip. She said \""""You not happy, I not do your nails\"""". How can anyone be happy with a tip glued to them? An open wound created by the nail technician? \n\nI opted not to get my pedicure, because of this unkind act by the nail technician. It's not my mom's fault the glue ran under the tip and adhered to her skin. My mom is a senior 73 years old and she was treated like dirt in this salon. \n\nIt's quite obvious Cindy was already out of sorts before she started on my mom. I am at a loss to this type of behavior. Non-seasonal customers like us, make sure your business stays operating. However, we will not come back. \n\nFacility: Is nicely kept, there is refreshments for you, if you so wish. (They need to dust the cobwebs off the front glass at the top by the ceiling). \n\nPrice: Out of sight for a basic pedicure!" 0
+Visited this place before getting coffee. I had a plain bagel with cream cheese and my husband had their pretzel bunned hot dog. We were both satisfied, and will definitely come back again. 1
+This food is poison don't eat at any red lobster 0
+I should have just lit $75 on fire then at least I would have enjoyed it better. Had a 20 minute wait even though the place was half full. It was lobster fest so I ordered the seafood feast, EVERYTHING was overcooked. Lobster was like rubber and the crab legs were so overdone the meat wouldn't come out of the shell. Never again Red Lobster never again. 0
+Food poisoning alert! My husband and I both had It. We called to let them know and they expected me to go to the ER and have a doctor's note! They wouldn't even refund our bill and after our gift card it was only $22. I guess it was worth it to them. They said they'd call me back for some unknown reason and never did. 0
+terrible conditions in prime time of year. mickey mouse layout. skip it. 0
+This was a great place to stay when I was in town for my grandmother's birthday. The whole family stayed there. The pool was amazing and the free breakfast they served was really good.\nThe rooms were huge and the bed was very comfortable. 1
+DO NOT GO TO THIS BAKERY!!! THE STAFF IS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND RUDE. My father who is legally blind with diabetes went in and asked if he could possibly put in a special order for canolis made with splenda and then the staff started cussing and yell at him and told him to go somewhere else. We will now go to Romanelis in Phoenix!!! My daddy's bakery needs to be shut down!!! 0
+Great selection of deserts and delicious items to take home for dinner. I will be back. So nice to see a place like this in this area! 1
+Have been coming here for years ...... as good as it gets if you are not from New York and have enjoyed the real deal from Artuso's in the Bronx. My favories are the Black and Whites, Canolis, and the rainbow cookies. Also have a great canoli cake as well. 1
+"They literally got every single part of my order wrong except for the drink. \n\nI drove through about 15 minutes before close. Not unreasonably last minute. But everything looked shut down. I ordered a burger with no bun because I have a wheat intolerance. Right away the person taking my order seemed baffled. \""""No fries?\"""" \""""No, no bun.\"""" Ok. I tried to order a broccoli cheese potato because I know some Wendy's have this or use to have it, but they said they only had sour cream and chive or chili cheese. No problem, I'll take chili cheese. Then a Jr. chocolate frosty. \n\nThe first thing he handed me was the frosty. It was vanilla. I had to wait until the order was finished about 5 minutes later before I was able to speak to him again and request a chocolate instead. Then I glanced in my bag of food and the burger clearly had a bun. Okay I can't just remove the bun, because just the contact with the burger is enough for a reaction. But honestly I was too afraid to ask them to remake it because by this time they were about 5 minutes till close and I was afraid they'd spit in it or something. I'll just give it to my husband and the potato will be my dinner. Then I got back to my hotel, got out the potato (with no fork or utensil) and it was a CHIVE potato. No chili or cheese. Just a dry potato with chives. There wasn't even any sour cream on it or in the bag. Great." 0
+The hubby and I were out running errands and time was flying buy, we were starving, and I have been on a constant craving for Italian subs (thanks Jersey Mikes!) so I said lets go to streets, we were in that shopping center anyway... I remembered about six years ago, a friend who worked there hooked me up with an Italian sub, and I remembered it being good. I also remembered having pizza from some other Streets location at some point and it was fresh and good also... I didn't feel very skeptical. We were sat but it seemed like we were forgotten for a while, it took like ten minutes before our waitress came (there were only two or three other tables sat, and at least four servers there). I ordered the sub, hubby ordered medium wings. They brought the complementary bread and I realized it was about to be a sucky meal. The bread was old, the marinara was nasty. I got my Caesar about another ten minutes latter, it was also nasty, the dressing was like Kraft or something bottled and low quality, there was the most powerful BO smelling red onion slice on top. The wings and sandwich didn't take as long... The wings were like precooked Tyson frozen wings with some kind of weird glaze, flavored like buffalo sauce. It didn't even look like real wings. The sandwich was soooooooooooooo gross. The bread was gross, the dressing was flavorless... I hate spending money (yeah it wasn't that much, only a $20 lunch for two, but still...) on food that is nasty. Even the water was nasty. It makes me so mad! Only good thing, our waitress was nice. We should have went to Greek Corner, where I know the food is GOOD! Streets needs to make their food fresh to start improving... 0
+I'm not a huge fan of NY style pizza (ok, I'm not a fan at all)... but I was pleasantly surprised by their pizza! I mean, I'd still take a Chicago-style deep dish pizza over this any day of the week, but if I'm in the mood for thin crust pizza with a good combination of sauce, crust, and cheese, then I'll come back here! 1
+Went out for dinner with the wife and two kids. The Pizza and chicken were both great. The garlic bread included with the meals as an appetizer is awesome. I have eaten here 3 or four times and each time has been consistently good. Prices are fair. \nWe will be back. 1
+Pizza was burnt and greasy. Passion bread was okay. Ordered take out hoping for a delicious NY style pizza and was severely disappointed. I won't be back. 0
+I love the staff at this store. They are the reason I keep coming back. This store is usually very busy - however the employees take the time to talk to you, get to know what's going on and really build a relationship with their customers. \n\nAny Starbucks can make you a drink - this Starbucks is more about the experience. 1
+I don't know why I ever come here more often. I love Chick Fil-A, love their food, love their service. Let me see! What do I want? How about chicken!!!! Chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, breakfast chicken sandwich and chicken soda?? I wish they had chicken soda!!!! Oh yea, their fries are not that bad either! 1
+This place is a staple for when my preschooler needs to let out some energy and we're all hungry. Food is always fresh, service is always outstanding. 1
+"No GPS, No Map, Asked me for directions, I was scared and uncomfortable!\n\nI booked and prepaid for a shuttle from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Surprise, AZ, at least one week prior to arrival. You are required to give a phone number and address of destination. One would think, this is because the route was mapped out, or put into a GPS prior to pick up. Not the case! I was picked up on April 11, 2014, by an elderly driver. At pick up, he was friendly and helped me with my bags. I was the only passenger in the van. We proceed to move out of the arrival area of the airport and the driver asks if I know how to get to where I am going. I think that this is a joke and kind of laugh, saying this is my third time here this year. He says, good, do you know how to get there? I say, not really don't you have GPS? He says no. I asked didn't the company print you directions from MapQuest or something? No, is his response. I say, they don't give you a GPS? No, he replies I would have to buy my own, and I also have to buy my own maps, and the area you are headed is so new, it is not on my map.\nAs a frequent, traveler, Road warrior, I expect when I get into a cab / black car / van service that the driver has GPS, or knows the area. As a female, this could be a very frightening situation. I kept it in perspective, because he was elderly, but I was uncomfortable, and felt unsafe / unsure. I began texting the person, that I was meeting, for directions. I then downloaded an app for MapQuest on my phone - did not have it, because my personal vehicle has GPS. The driver did not want to use the map quest directions I pulled up, making me even more uncomfortable and nervous. He did begin following directions provided to me, via text. I was so nervous that I was continually texting someone telling them what we were passing and the road signs I was reading. Once we got close to Surprise, I recognized the area and directed him to the house I was going to. The driver said, Glad one of us knew where they were going. Not humorous, not even remotely acceptable!! I did tip him, and was not confrontational about his lack of directions, because he new where I would be staying - I don't know this guy!\nThe person that I was visiting, who recommended Sun City Express was very upset. She came out and spoke to the driver about lack of directions. His response was, At least I got her here.\nWe called Sun City Express to speak to a supervisor and his response was, \""""He got her there.\"""" Again not acceptable. He rambled on, that I needed to arrive at my destination quickly for a meeting. This had nothing to do with the fact that I road 45 minutes with a man that did not have directions, and did not speak more than ten sentences after leaving the airport. We explained that had he not been elderly, this would be even more frightening than it was. The supervisor said this man has been with the co. a long time and refuses to use GPS. Not the same story the driver gave me, and if you don't know where you are headed, and refuse GPS and maps, why are you driving people. when mentioned to the supervisor that he did not even apologize, he then said sorry. Too little, too late, and not professional or courteous, or empathetic.\nBeware, be warned, take heed, before allowing yourself to be put in the same situation that I was in. I was scared." 0
+I recently sat on my sunglasses and desperately needed something so I ran into Target. I bought some awesome sunglasses in the Optical section Reaction Kenneth Cole's; got great service from the Target Lady in the Optical dept. She was so incredibly nice. I am going to buy some fab prescription Rayban readers when I feel more flush. :)\n\nUpgrading T's rating to four stars because their service seems way better! 1
+Usual layout. Staff was friendly. 1
+I have lived in phoenix all my life and seeing as mexican food is one of the main dishes here it goes without saying that i have tried numerous places both good and bad. This unfortunately was a bad one, the flour tortillas and salsa were the best thing of the 2 dishes I tried. The beans though they were creamy and smooth seriously lacked flavor of any kind the rice was also just as bland as disappointing. The chips they serve when you first sit down are ok, but they only serve 1 basket free where 99% of other places will serve you as many as want. this isn't a huge deal but it adds to the experience. All in all it was not the worst mexican food ever it just didnt meet the standard that has been set by the south phoneix classics which are Carolina's, Poncho's, and Rito's. 0
+Love this place, eat here a least once a week. Have brought many of our friends and neighbors, they also love Las Cazuelas, food is great, the margaritas are fabulous and if you tell them on the rocks light ice they do it, also senior discount of 10%, service can be slow at times because they are usually packed. I don't understand the negative reviews from some of the other comments. I give it 5 stars. One of our favorites and we eat out a lot. 1
+By far my favorite theater and a world better than the UltraStar in Suprise. I am also a fan of Harkins and choose them over AMC every time possible. The ONLY thing that they really have to stay on top of is the roving packs of RUDE noisy teens that think the movie theater is the place to show how smart (read obnoxious) they are. \n\nSeriously, you let people act like that and you will run off people with lots more disposable income that will go elsewhere. Please keep the quality high, and manage the atmosphere. You have a good thing here, but stay watchful for whether or not Harkins keeps it good. 1
+"The hairdressers are all very young and inexperienced, with no older folk to guide them or show them how to cut hair. I tried to explain how my ends need to be cut, but neither of the two employees had ever heard of such a thing. I have had this certain type of cut from a few different hairdressers, and it's perfect for my type of hair. I have had some other hairdressers insist on something else, and it always looks horrid. I am open to certain changes, permutations, and differences here and there, but there is a specific way that the ends of my hair really need to be cut.\n\nSo anyway, the two kids get together and decide that I'm crazy, and they convince me to let them do it \""""the right way\"""". I have to admit that it's my fault because it was Sunday afternoon, and I didn't feel like waiting for an appointment with a better establishment. I just asked them to leave like an extra inch, just in case I needed to cut more to make it right. They ended up giving me a very stupid-looking cut. I actually had to cut it some more when I got home. My home-cut involved standing backwards in front of a large mirror, holding a smaller mirror in my left hand, and using the scissors with my right hand.\n\nLuckily, the skill level of the hairdresser was so low that there was not much for me to mess up. It's just a straight line across the back. Nothing was done to the sides, and she did not create a shape of any type along the back. I paid thirty bucks with tip for a straight line that goes right across my back. I could have gotten my boyfriend to do it." 0
+We have enjoyed our previous visits to this Red Robin, but the last 2 trips have revealed inattentive servers. Last night our food arrived via a manager, but we had no silverware or napkins. As our server Brittany was no where to be found, we began our meal with fingers. Finished our meal, dirty plates stacked on our table, along with empty drink glasses. Britney walked by about 13 times, never once stopping to pick up dirty dishes or ask us if we needed anything. We were never offered refills on drinks, fries, root beer floats. Waited another 14 minutes for a check, again can't find Britney. We got up from our booth to start walking out of the restaurant, and Britney suddenly appeared with our check. Not sure where the servers go to hide, but it must be a great place to hang out while your customers wait patiently for your return. 0
+We went here for open skate. Free parking and public skate wasn't too busy and a weekday. Skating was $12.00 with rentals. I got two free passes from a raffle yaaay!! The place is clean and the rink is big! Place is well maintained and looks new. Free parking and food restaurants across the parking lot :) Check the website for open skating times. http://www.polaricepeoria.com/page/show/46707-public-skate 1
+"Same thing. Poor customer service. They don't keep schedule. Simple oil change takes 5 hours and that happens with me twice. I dropped off my car on 10 am and was promises to have it back in couple hours. As I work in same shopping center And I told that I will come after my car at 3 pm when i finish my shift and I will need it by that time to get home. But I didn't receive any call at 3. That was my luck that the other employee got sick that day and I was have to take over her. I called them at 6 pm right before they close and asked about car. \""""Oh, I was gonna call you. Your car is almost ready\"""". I complained on such behavior and they did not even apologize." 0
+I was craving WAFFLES! Let's just say that when your tummy tells you, it wants something, give in. It'll save you countless calories eating other food and then having to get Waffles too. \n\nThis breakfast hub is perfect for those days when you want a cup of joe and the typical American breakfast. I had waffles with ham and hashbrowns. Yums! The server was nice and helpful. The place is clean... what more can you ask for?? 1
+Our server (David was his name) was fantastic. He was enthusiastic and friendly, tried to upsell (offered drinks vs. asking what we wanted, offered cheese on our eggs, etc.) and took the time to show us the changes to the new menu. Very helpful and cheery..honestly not what I would typically expect from a breakfast restaurant (usually the servers seem stressed and rushed). Food was good, as usual..but his service would have brought us back regardless! 1
+I had a coupon from the RetailMeNot app, buy one entree, get one of equal or lesser value free up to $9, if you buy 2 beverages, yadda yadda. Only reason we chose to go to ihop for a late dinner. My husband ordered the recommendation from our server, banana waffle, and also got eggs and bacon. He asked for medium well eggs, and mentioned they usually come out too runny, to which our server said she would 'make sure they are more medium well'. Needless to say, they were barely cooked enough to hold their shape, hardly any coloring from being cooked and my husband couldn't eat them. The waffle wasn't that great either. I ordered the SW Club. Super dry! Once the check came and I showed my coupon, the server left to check with her manager and came back and said they are no longer accepting offers on phones, they have to be a print out. There is nothing on the offer that says this and there isnt even an option to print through the app. I guess they can get away with this because of the fine print that says the offer is subject to change withput notice. Our server was friendly, otherwise it was not a good dining experience, even for an ihop. 0
+Just tried the Angel Hair Pasta with meat sauce and meat balls along with a small salad to take out, and it was delicious. 1
+Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. 1
+I really should have known better-being that I was spoiled in NJ with such fantastic italian food.\nOnce again, another restaurant (chain or family owned) that does not offer chicken francaise! What do I have to do to find some chicken francaise in AZ?!\nAnyway..food was bland-you have to order pasta seperately? really??? It's not included? what italian place doesn't give you a smidge of pasta? Even olive garden gives you some pasta!\nOh well..server was great, so I gave the extra star for the super waiter and I actually love all the kitchy stuff on the walls. 0
+Always ask if you want the tour or would you like to go directly to your table. I have always been asked may we seat you in the bar? Do not just seat someone into a very NOISY BAR. Never have I ever been to a Family type serving restaurant them did NOT have an option of just a single serving. Veal is free range veal that was bland, dry somewhat tough and tasteless. Lasagna dried out, the edges were spongy as if the lasagna is precooked frozen and the reheated. Nope not going back eeewww yucky. 0
+We have been to the one in MN several times but this one is huge! Great food, service was a bit rushed but all in all a good place to be. Sign up for their email club before you go! 1
+I am not a fan of family style dining (get your fork off my plate!) so it's not exactly what I would want to do. That being said the food was awesome. Price is on the high side and I didn't like that the young hostess didn't ask us before hand how we felt about eating upstairs or walking up steps when there was an elevator there. That is something that needs to be asked right away before seating anyone. My partner in crime didn't care for that either and service can be slow at times.\nI plan on going back due to the food and for that alone it gets 4 stars. 1
+"My mom and I went to this location for a morning smoothie. I remembered seeing a groupon available and I bought it waiting in line to order for 5 for $15. When I ordered the cashier rudely told us they don't participate in Groupon's and offered no apology. On the door is a whole letter explaining they aren't accepting Groupon's. They need a sign simply stating \""""Groupon's Not Accepted\"""" because who is really going to read an entire letter while walking in? We spend over $17 for 3 smoothies. Plus the $15 for the Groupon. Of all the locations in the valley only 4 aren't accepting them. These locations should just be a part of the team and not give Jamaba Juice a bad name.\nThe smoothies are just ok and the staff looks miserable in silly hats they are obviously forced to wear. I won't be coming back again. I'll take my business to a team player location even after my Groupon's are used up!!!" 0
+It's so promising. Great specials. Awesome space. TV's everywhere. Full bar. Good food. Great place to grab some beers before and after a spring training game.\n\nBut service sucks. I don't understand why I have to be carded at the door, carded at the table, then carded at the bar. There were 3 groups in the entire place, and we still got slow and crappy service. \n\nI wish I had better things to say. But really.... the experience completely sours the good things about this place. 0
+How does an ice cream shop NOT have chocolate chip or mint chocolate chip for over two weeks! Come on -does someone need lessons in supply and demand? I only ask for ice cream every once in a while! 0
+Went in at about 940pm. There were 4-5 people working and about 2 different guests eating. We were sat and told someone would be right with us. 20 minutes later and no one had come to say hi or take our order. All the employees were behind the counter talking and joking. We got up and walked up and will never return. What a horrible example of customer service. 0
+After walking in and not being greeted in any way I asked a cashier what the wait was like for a booth for two and her only response was to roll her eyes and say I have no idea but you can sit at the counter if you want. We waited and were finally seated by someone else. FIFTEEN minutes into sitting with our menus closed not a single person had acknowledged my wife and I yet every other table around us had been helped and had food. We finally walked out without being acknowledged yet again and went to IHOP where within five minutes of walking in we had our drinks at the table and food ordered. I know where my money is going for breakfast in the future. 0
+Not bad for a chain. I like that they have the peanuts. :)\n\nFor the celiacs... they have a gluten free menu! I did not get glutened when ordering off that menu.\n\nThe steaks... PERFECTLY cooked. It couldn't have been done better, and that's rare these days. 1
+Your contact form fails in any browser, none of the stores populate. No Arizona stores come up on your location search.\n\nFirst impression was great. Loved the peanuts at the door and on the table. Hot rolls as soon as we sat down, great.\n\nNow the not so great. Waited too long for water on a hot as heck day. Blooming onion burnt. Steak tasted like someone dumped a bucket of salt on it and it was over cooked. Green beans mushy, watery and lacked flavor, even from the hard bits of what looked like bacon. Ribs were only so-so. Waitress forgot to being ketchup for my dad's fries. Salads were just ok. \n\nBased on this experience I won't be back again. 0
+"I had never been to Sweet Tomatoes until today. I have been to Souper Salad many times before and I expected it to be similar but better.\n\nWell, I will start with the good.\n\nOkay and now the so-so. I had the chocolate bread muffin. It was tasty, and chocolaty, but dark chocolaty. Not sweet at all really. Like I said, it was good but as it was not sweet, it was not dessert, and as it was chocolate it didn't really go with anything else.\nI moved on to try the chocolate bread pudding concoction they had. That was REALLY good, but it was almost gone so I only got the edges. I got hardly any of the gooey chocolaty messiness that I truly wanted. This dessert probably would have been in the good category if I had gotten some 5-20 minutes earlier.\n\nAnd now for the bad. I'll just start from beginning to end. Raw beets = not good! Dry, stale spit most of my first bite out. The light ranch tasted like it was on the verge of going bad. The regular ranch was watered down. They were out of Coke, Dr. Pepper and Rootbeer and only had ice at the cashiers station, not in the soda fountain. The Chinese orange happy chicken salad had no chicken and I was not happy! I moved onto the soups. First I tried the 3-cheese tortellini soup. I couldn't taste any cheese and the tortellini was mush.\nThe broth was flavorful but I still only had 3 bites. I moved on to the Irish Potato and Leek soup. It was pretty tasty actually but I still had to doctor it up with salt pepper and cream cheese because it was otherwise rather bland. I also took a bite of the chicken noodle soup. It had big chunks of chicken in it. Big, dry, overcooked pieces of chicken. It was also bland. Should have had some veggies in it. The mac n \""""cheese\"""" was soupy and also bland.\nYou won't catch me back here anytime soon!" 0
+"So sad, so sad... Another Sweet Tomatoes has changed over to a disaster-case \""""Field Kitchen\"""".\n\nEEK! :-O" 0
+So we come from California where there is a lot of sushi to choose from and it is my favorite food so I have been searching for good sushi here this is not the place.\n\nAnyways the small amount of fish in my roll and the horrible service did not satisfy my craving and I will never go back it was like a sushi bar that was trying to be a dance club and the waiters were all very distracted by that. They never refilled our drinks anyways I finally found the perfect sushi place ill write a review for them later :) 0
+Just go to Tokyo Lobby on 59th and bell. Better prices, happy hour, and by far better food. I was only going to Ah So cause it was cheap and all I knew about. 0
+This is our favorite Teppanyaki place, never has sushi at this location. Expect to pay $25 for a typical entree. We usually skip drinks to save $$$.\n\nThe atmosphere is nice, good separation between the bar/sushi area and the cooking tables. I never expect anything but average service from a Japanese Restaurant and this is no exception. \n\nMost recently I had Scallops/Shrimp combo and it was delightful. Scallops prepared excellent, not rubbery, can't say the same thing about the shrimp. Daughter had chicken which always tastes a bit funny to me and son had NY Steak and wife opted for the Filet. As a family we all love their fried rice as part of the entree' it's what keeps us coming back. Miso soup was average and the salad was quite good.\n\nAs they say, we all left fat dumb and happy with some leftovers for lunch the next day.\n\nFamily of four with tip, $115. 1
+the restaurant is a bit dark, most of the staff is blah. the food itself is okay... and overpriced. 0
+Just moved to the area and have never had a Bashas store in our Phoenix area. I have never encountered such rude and uncaring checkers in my life. I will drive extra miles to avoid this store and plan to meet with the manager face to face and tell him what I think. Safeway and Frys have much nicer people and better prices. 0
+I went to the drive through, picked up my food went down the road. I took a bite into the hamburger and the top bun was rock solid and could not even eat it. So I took the bun off and took another 2-3 bites and the Tomatoes were not tasting to good!. So I stopped eating the food as it was Not a Good Sign! 0
+I have been to Firebirds many times and will continue to go. It is a delicious steak house that has many other items that are great for the whole family. We always start with the ranch rings. They are perfectly breaded and crisp and come with a garlic ranch dressing that everyone in my family loves. Every time we go my daughter can't seem to get enough of the wood fired salmon. The best part is that the salmon is on the kids menu so it makes it a little more affordable. For dinner I have had the Firebirds Chicken Pasta, it was creamy and full of flavor. Cilantro Grilled Chicken breast that was perfectly cooked with the parmesan mashed potatoes I couldn't get enough of the jack cheese sauce. The Bacon wrapped Filet Mignon with mushrooms and bleu cheese was so good that when I was finished eating it I could only think that I wanted more. My niece recently tried the Sesame Encrusted Salmon with the parmesan potatoes and fried spinach. The salmon left the plate quickly between her and my daughter, who helped her eat it when her salmon was gone, the fried spinach was something of a mystery. At first when the spinach enters the mouth there is a crunch and then it just melts away leaving a salty taste that soon disappears. Odd yes delicious yes, it was great with the salmon, or at least my daughter thought so since I don't like fish. Mr C got the Baby Back Ribs and enjoyed them making a perfect mess of himself. They brought him a warm wet towel to help clean up, thank you. The Chile Rubbed Delmonico has this delicious rub that makes the meat melt in your mouth. The meat itself is very fatty which I normally wouldn't even try but the rub gave it a flavor that was worth the fat. Everyone in the family has tried this and most everyone has ordered it at one time or another. To finish the meal we always get the creme brulee cheesecake. The crunch sugar top with the soft and creamy cheesecake and the graham cracker crust with blueberries and strawberries and a strawberry sauce makes this a beautiful end to a perfect meal. We have never been dissatisfied and have always received great service. They have a great wine selection, with beers that satisfy my beer snob husband and coffees with liqueurs that help to end a meal on a high note. The price isn't bad for the food that you receive. Take family or friends and enjoy a night out. 1
+***DON'T*** GO TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY. I was floored! $135 in food for 4 people to celebrate my husband's B-day and they don't do anything, we would have gone to the Black Angus or CARVERS they are near the same area, just as delicious steaks *and* less money $!! At least at those places we would get a candle in a brownie just so we could say that we had him blow out a candle for his b-day. I can't justify $28 entries that do not come with a soup or salad in this economic climate, and NO hospitality, so even though the food is good we won't be returning because we really only go for special occasions go to Carvers or Black Angus or even Outback! Before we return here! 0
+The daughter and I made another trip to Phoenix last week and we did what we always do while in AZ: we tend to frequent a lot of chain restaurants and this is a chain that we had yet to try.\n\nWe came here with my Mom for a late lunch (after being picked up from the airport) around 2pm to a fairly empty restaurant. This place is land locked in between PF Chang's, Cheesecake Factory, Buco De Peppo, Elephant Bar, Red Robin and a slew of other fast and non fast food chains. \n\nOur waitress was really nice and we were all glad we brought in sweatshirts because like all AZ restaurants, it was freezing inside. The menu had a lot of great offerings and my Mom and I both chose wood-fired grilled salmon served with perfectly al dente veggies and for me, Parmesan mashed potatoes and Mom's with a baked potato. Daughter opted for some kind of salad with stinky cheese and a cup of their tortilla soup. We were also served fresh baked sourdough bread with cornmeal crust that had Kevin been with us, would have been replenished many many times. The bread was AWESOME. \n\nMy salmon was cooked perfectly and was delicious. I was super pleased with my meal (it was huge for lunch and at $14.00 including the large helping of fresh vegetable was better than my favorite chain salmon that only comes with rice and 5 or 6 snow peas). The daughter LOVED her salad (I didn't taste it due to the stinky cheese) and the soup was flavorful but thick like the kind Chili's serves and not in a good way. \n\nI would come back here in a heartbeat and avoid some of the other monstrosities around. 1
+"First I hate when people call it \""""Cheesecake\"""" as in, \""""I am sacrificing a meal tonight and eating at Cheesecake.\"""" Please...\n\nAnyways...\nI have pretty good memories of this restaurant from childhood because back then I guess I didn't realize that it was a chain. When I was a youngster in Michigan, it was always special to go to The Cheesecake Factory in Chicago and wait your 2 hours for a table and la te da. \n\nNow, I realize that it is just one of the billions of chains on 83rd that is just sub par. The last time I was there we ate an okay meal but had to wave our waiter down for water refills and earlier in the meal when he was taking our order, he actually sat down next to me while my boyfriend and I were ordering. BIZARRE! The guy clearly couldn't read body language.\n\nHuge Menu\nHuge place\nLoud\nFood that is just okay\n\nI know you can do better..." 0
+I went there for lunch on my twenty first birthday and the food was delicious, service not so much. I don't know if it is because I am young and she profiled us as going to leave a small tip but we even dropped it was my twenty first a couple times and not even a happy birthday was said. I have gone with friends previous years to other locations and had meals partially paid for and desserts free and I know your not suppose to expect and I wasn't but this felt like horrible service and I was disappointed. 0
+We are quickly becoming regulars here. The patio is always nice even when it's 100 out due to the great misters and nice seating. Service is always great and they actually have a couple great healthy menu options now, the shrimp and spinach salad is probably one of the best salads I've ever had! Lots of good beers on tap as well! 1
+This place is delicious! A friend recently introduced me to Greek Wraps and I have been there twice since! The chicken shawarma is delicious. The spice on the chicken is unique and a delicious unexpected addition. I definitely recommend the wrap over the pita. If you have a hankering for Greek food this is the place to go! 1
+Probably the best Gyros on the west side. They are a bit pricier than most other similar places, but it is worth the extra $1.50 for better flavor. I almost always stop by when I'm in the area. 1
+Awesome gyros! 1
+UPDATE: Soda now tastes delicious. They must have put in a purifier. 1
+I have shopped at Old Navy for years. Never again. The store manager Aundrea Turner cost the company my business as well as the business of my friends and family. All over $9. \nThe whole thing started on Saturday when I purchased 3 dresses for my niece during the one day sale. I bought them at Colonnade. The sale was a one day sale on girls tank dresses for $7. The dresses were clearly marked $7 and there were a mix of solids and print. I bought 3 with prints. The dresses I picked were all from the side of the display rack that had a $7 sign. They weren't just one or two mixed in there were full size runs. The other side of the rack had tunics for $8.50. I was charged $10 each. Unfortunately, I didn't notice until this morning when I looked at the receipt. I live by Arrowhead and that's the location I went to for a price adjustment receipt and dresses in hand. I waited in line for 10 minutes before someone helped me. The cashier checked with whom I assumed to be an assistant manager or lead. I was told that the Arrowhead location didn't have this style (same style just a print instead of solid) on sale but they would call the location I went to for verification. I waited for nearly 10 minutes and in front of me the cashier told the same lead that the Colonnade location had put them on sale for $7 because they had such little inventory of the ones that were actually on sale. He then asked if he should just refund me the difference. She told him no and went to check with the store manager. After waiting another 5 minutes she came back and said if I wanted the price difference I would have to take it to the Colonnade store for a refund. I asked to speak with the manager. We waited 10 more minutes for her to come out. From the start she was defensive and rude. She told me that she called that store (because apparently she didn't believe the employee that had already called them in front of me) and told me that I was wrong they never had the dresses set up like that and if there was a mistake, it was that store's mistake and they would be the ones that needed to fix it not her. That's right. She said. Multiple times actually. I told her I am not driving 25 min to get a price refund and she said I can keep the dresses or return them. I asked for a refund and she told me to get back in line and walked off.\nThis behavior is completely uncalled for by anyone no matter what store it is or what their position is.\nThe price difference wasn't huge and I probably would have kept them. I was even planning on doing some more shopping. My mom even had several items in her hand and put them back.\nI won't ever be back. 0
+Been eating here off and on when I am on leave and visiting the family!\nTheir pizza and pasta is great! The service and staff are great also!! Anything you order off the menu you cannot go wrong! 1
+"I love this place. It's beautifully decorated and the service is excellent. I have been here a few times and each time was consistently great. They are more one the \""""fine\"""" mexican cuisine scale. They make an avocado mousse, that's like guacamole, only better. It's silky and creamy and oh so delicious. Their queso dip was excellent as well. Try their dip sampler it has the two I listed and one other. I've had a taco plate here and a quesodilla, both excellent." 1
+Love come here before on several occasions and been impressed with both the food and the service.\n\n This occasion was no exception. I came with my family and my mother. We were promptly greeted and seated. \n\nThe waitress didn't pressure us to order and encouraged us to take our time. We opted not to order appetizers since the chips and variety of salsas was plenty.\n\nThe choices of the night were the Monterey platter for mom, stuffed chicken medallions for me, the fajita chimichanga for my wife, and the taco and fries for my daughter.\n\nI must start with the kids taco. For once I can say that it was a taco that I was honestly impressed with and would have welcomed to eat myself.\n\nThe chicken medallions were quite good and I would certainly order them again. They were moist and cooked to perfection. The papas that accompanied them were also incredible. For once the rice at a Mexican restaurant was not only edible, but also different in a good way and tasty.\n\nThe Monterey platter was enormous and presented plenty of leftovers for the next day. My mom loved it. The only downside was the piece of plastic in the guacamole that she encountered. An apparent corner from the guacamole cream the add their avocados to when they make guacamole. Don't get me wrong, the guacamole is delicious. This was brought to managements attention and dealt with immediately and in a very satisfying manner with the apologies of the staff. I only include this bit to show how good the service is. \n\nThe fajita chimi looked good and must have been since my wife wouldn't let me near it.... jokes on her.... I'm attacking her leftovers tonight when she goes to sleep.\n\nThe meal itself was very satisfying and delicious. The service was good and we will definitely return. 1
+This was good when it first opened but is now indistinguishable from the Americanized greasy spoon Mexican fare that you get everywhere else in Phoenix. \n\nPrices are okay, chips and salsa are included (and the chips are served warm) and the portions are enormous. But the food isn't particularly interesting, relying too heavily on fat and carbs and not enough on interesting flavors.\n\nEvery time I go, want Abuelo's to be a classy Mexican restaurant that distinguishes itself through a refined Mexican palate not a substitute for Macayo's. 0
+Mr. Goodcents has delicious crisp subs. The meat and cheese are cut right in front of you and the bread is made fresh. The califonia sub is my favorite. 1
+"I am usually pretty generous on my reviews, but considering I have been to this place a few times I simply find my overall experience average at best. It is undeniable that they have pretty good pizza and decent wings, but the customer service that I have always experienced here is just okay. I am not very demanding when it comes to customer service like some, but a smile here and there and appreciation for customers would be nice. Customer service goes a long way in my book, and I have found a couple other pizza joints that offer great customer service that I would rather frequent. \n\nWe arrived with a restaurant.com coupon that was purchased just a few days prior only to find that they weren't accepting them anymore. Hmmm, that wasn't very settling considering I bought a few of them. My question was, \""""Why are they available for purchase if you are no longer accepting them?\"""" Only to be told, \""""Well, they shouldn't be on there anymore and they will probably be taking them off soon.\"""" \n\nMeh... I think I can find better customer service with a smile at Grande Pizza just down the road where they make an effort to remember my name and greet with a warm smile." 0
+We had to stay here due to water damage in our house and it was great! We had a 2 bedroom suite with a living space and kitchenette. And every morning they serve breakfast in the lobby. Employees were friendly always greeting is when we came in or left. except one guy at night 1
+Stayed here Last night October 11, 2014 \nWe decided to drive through Wickenburg for nostalgic reasons from our youth. We were going to drive all the way home but decided to just stay the night.\n\nWe drove up and asked for a room. The man at the counter... Bruce was sweet as apple pie! We got a room with a AAA discount for $80. The place was BIG! lots and lots of rooms! it was very old west. YES the place is OLD... BUT whoever owns the place LOVES it! our room was cozy and old but I loves the heavy cotton velvet drapes which were VERY CLEAN and the pink velvety chair then the over puffed beds were just ...... lets just say it was a very nice nights sleep!\n\nThey have flat screen tv..... my husband was watching football until midnight!\nthey do have wifi and the pool area looked nice.\nThey do have breakfast in the lobby. It is a little sparse but there is plenty to eat and the quality isn't bad for being on the road.\nthe place may be old but it is nicely taken care of! \n\nPat, the very nice lady who checked me out was very warm and pleasant too. Thank you!\n\nWill be staying there again as I will be traveling to Scottsdale on the weekends! Im actually looking forward to it! 1
+Stayed again 10/17/2014\nExcellent check in by Bruce and our queen room was clean! I love this place! \nParking was a little rough later in the evening and several work trucks made navigating the parking area difficult. I would suggest to the management to have the larger vehicles park on the street. Checking out was quick and easy! 1
+"Yesterday had one of our desktops bootup to the \""""Blue Screen of Death\"""" so took the system over to Scott's shop. Scott understood how important this system was to our business and immediately went to work repairing the system. At 7:00 pm he called telling me that it was done." 1
+Apparently the new owner has trouble keeping employees. The cook had not shown up in two days so the owner (who is not a cook) was cooking. The server made it obvious to us that she did not like the owner or her ability to cook. Service was not good, food was ...ok. Was charged extra for fries with sandwich instead of potato salad, but server never mentioned it was a dollar more. That info was hidden in the tiny fine print on a different page of the menu from the sandwiches. The bathroom was even dirty so I guess the dishwasher quit too. \n\nDisappointed in the total down grade of the place. 0
+Always good food whenever I go there people are friendly especially kera and chealsea 1
+Wonderful food! We ate Steak Kew, chicken fried rice, crab angels, BBQ Ribs, chicken lo me in and sweet and sour pork. ALL the food was fresh, hot and tender. Al food is also made with NO MSG. \n\n\n\nIn addition, the service was excellent (Mae). The owners are very nice people. Also, the food portions are huge! Great job!!!! 1
+Awful food!! Shells are not crispy, partially cooked, meat has NO NO NO flavor. Their combinations stink - People don't just eat Enchilada's! Poor choice on the Taco salad. Rolled tacos are called Taquitos. There is no juiciness with the Fajitas, the prices are out of sight. Re-fried Beans are usually mashed so there are bits of beans, but not whole uncooked beans...disgusting! Kid's menu goes to 10, what are 11, 12 year olds? Adults? \n\nYour menu needs an overhaul. The bathrooms are small and smell like mildew. Waitresses take forever to get you drink refills - unless its a bar item. The space in the building is so cramped you can't sit 4 comfortably at a table. \n\nThe old green color on the walls is so uninviting. Why not decorate like an authentic Mexican restaurant? Horse pictures - is old west, not Mexican. American / Mexican restaurant - maybe. \n\nAnita's Cocina is tired, needs a desperate update. Get with today's technology offer free wifi. Take your outside decorations inside, call restaurant impossible...you need help! 0
+Love this place! Great burgers, and amazing shakes. We've been going here for years and years, it's a must stop if you are in or going through Wickenburg. try the pineapple shake and of course a cheeseburger! 1
+Horrible... Other than the view, everything about this place was disappointing: service, menu, food, prices. \n\nThe menu had absolutely no creativity or originality. All of the dishes were very basic / traditional, covered with various butter sauces, and served with the same boring sides: mashed potatoes or rice pilaf and vegetable of the day (green beans)\n\nThe quality of the food was even worse. My wife ordered the 'ruby red' ahi tuna... When it came out, it was completely gray throughout from oxidation and lacking any type of seasoning other than the char residue from a grill in need of cleaning. The petite (8oz) filet was no more than a half inch thick and wasn't a very good cut of meat. \n\nGiven the quality of the food, it was ridiculously overpriced. Most entree's were $32-$35, including the two mentioned above. The wine list also seemed very pricey. Most bottles were at least $10-$15 higher than at other restaurants we frequent or about 4x retail. \n\nDo yourself a favor and check out Ken's Creekside instead. We went there the night before Shugrue's and the difference was like night and day. Better food, ambiance, prices, and service. Even Outback looks like a five star restaurant compared to this place. 0
+"A tour guide who has been living in Sedona for over 20 years highly recommended this restaurant to us. So we tried it. My husband was very excited when he heard they had the best steak and seafood. The prices of the entrees were very high. Almost everything was in the $30 dollar range. My husband ordered Seabass, my son ordered Gumbo, I ordered salmon and my daughter ordered a cheeseburger. Honestly, nothing was that great. Just ok. Well, for the price charged, 'just ok\"""" isn't good enough. Even the bloody mary wasn't good. Our bill was $122. plus not including tip. I would never return to this restaurant and I wouldn't recommend it to others. Also, there isn't even a view. For these prices, I would expect at least a view. LOL" 0
+walked in the door @ 8:45 and was promptly told they were closed although there were people in the dining room. We went down to mooney's and ordered food there. surprisingly enough, the food came from Shugrues. hmmm... 0
+"Horrible !!!! The teenagers who work here are more interested in socializing than serving customers. I have been coming to this location for over a year because it is close to my house , but must say I will drive a little further now just so my order will be correct ! I dont understand ????? Are suburb teenagers IQ's going so far down that they cant get even master a cheeseburger fries and drink order? I get excellent correct orders at Maryland pkwy and trop location on my way to work!!!! I challenge the owner if this location to order a meal here and I would be beyond shocked if it is hot and correct! One example: i ordered a cone a diet coke and 2 coffee. They give me 2 coffee. I say \"""" my cone?\"""" He looks at the big bright screen with the order and says \"""" oh ya \"""". Gives me my cone. Then a few seconds pass. \"""" my diet coke ?\"""" Once again another long hard look at the screen followed by a puzzled look and another \"""" uggggghh oh ya\"""". Need I say more. Go somewhere else !!!!!" 0
+Hey, go there like 2am and you most likely see the guy outside with some girl,who was sitting on a stool. Went in to get a hotdog. Right, they were dark in color and all wrinkled . Nice deal 1/4 lb.hotdog and chips too bad it was more like 1/4 lbeef jerky and chips. I walked out with nothing and went over to Timbers. I won't take a chance going there to get something fresh. 0
+Greasy and quick should be the name of this place.. I ordered the Mongolian beef and it was drenched in oil.. it was disgusting. 0
+"If you love cold \""""glue\"""" soup and terrible service...this is the place for you! Went there today for a quick lunch with my sister on my quest to try all things pumpkin and was really let down.\n\nNegatives\n1) Our waitress forgot we were there and then forgot our drinks, then after getting our drinks, never refilled them again.\n2) Soup was delivered cold. Yum, my favorite....Not! (Yeah, I went all 90's on it)\n3)Not a cheap place to eat - 2 bowls of soup and 1 piece of pie and I'm out $30!\n\nPositives\n1) The cornbread and honey butter was good\n2) The pumpkin pie was tasty and will probably make my pumpkin list, however next time I will just go buy a whole pie and take it home.\n\nSorry guys, its a no - go!" 0
+Food was good but the service was amazing! Heidi was one of the nicest people... She is worth the to come back 1
+Ordered the Thanksgiving take-out dinner. Very dissapointing. My husband liked the turkey so that's why I gave 2 stars. Everything tasted like it was frozen and the reheating instructions are to microwave pretty much everything. I realized getting a take-out dinner isn't going to be the freshest, but I've ordered from Whole Foods and Von's in the past and wasn't dissapointed. This meal however was terrible and very salty. It tasted like a Thanksgiving frozen dinner and I followed all the instructions carefully. We knew something was strange when we arrived and all the meals were being unloaded from big trucks in the parking lot. Won't be doing it again. 0
+I enjoy there corn bread honey butter and cheese soup. They do a mean tuna melt and the blue berries and cheese pie is top notch. Sometimes it hit or miss but when its good it's good. .. 1
+I Love Love Love their Pizza! Friendly Service and I have Pizza from there at least 3 times a month! The online ordering and specials make it easy! Everything was fresh and made to perfection and the price is always right.. I'll be back! :) 1
+lets see. i order a pizza online. after 45 min, the preparation meter was still showing being prepped. i called the store to check on my order and they gave my pizza to someone else with the same name. i quess the quality check process and the meter were not working that night. very sad. it was a good reminder as to why i don't order from Domino's anymore. live and learn i guess and i got a stiff reminder why i have stayed away. the pizza may be advertised as better but the service is still the same old poor. . i wont order from them again. 0
+"I love this nail salon. I came here originally for gel nails. The second time I came in Debbie suggested using \""""Hot gel\"""" because my nails were in such bad shape. I love the way my nails are done. They look really nice and they last for a month (unless I use them as tools). Debbie does a great job!" 1
+Went in for a haircut. Nice place. Multiple barber chairs. 1 barber. He seemed irritate that I showed up at 2pm on a Monday. Told me I MUST have an appointment to be seen, which wouldn't be for several hours. I won't be visiting that place again. 0
+I really like this place. They have great combination meals. The fresh and crisp taste of the snap peas assures you that they just made your food when you ordered it. I am one of those people who goes in to pick up my food and doesn't like to wait for delivery. They are fast and efficient, even if you walk in and order! 1
+Where have all the good Chinese restaurants gone? I recently moved to this side of town and decided that I would try it out. \n\nI got the vegetable lo mein, easy enough, nothing that should be messed up in a Chinese place. I called ahead and it was all ready when I came to pick it up 15 minutes later. The lady was nice but I guess decided to jack up the price $2 from the menu. I didn't say anything, but actions spoke louder than words and I left no tip. The restaurant is FILLED with cans of food all over, so obviously nothing is fresh. Gross. \n\nI decided to not let the experience at the restaurant ruin it for me so I went home with an open mind, hoping to find a treasure. Well all I found was junk. The noodles were slimy and had a weird thick gooey sauce (from a can) smothered all over it. My one piece of broccoli could hardly mark it as a vegetable dish, so they added a pound of cabbage. I don't mind cabbage but that is not what I ordered and it is a very cheap substitute for a plate full of real veggies. \n\nI will never be going back. I will though continue my search for good food in Henderson! Wish me luck... 0
+Just moved to this side of town and am always looking for good Chinese food. I drove past the sign and decided to check it out. I didn't know it was mostly a take out place but once I was there decided to give it a try anyhow. I was surprised to see how reasonable to prices were - great lunch specials. I ordered the Mongolian beef for myself and the Teriyaki chicken bowl for my husband. The food took about 15 minutes so i was confidant everything was cooked to order. Everything was delicious!! I would have given it 5 stars but when i pulled up outside at 11:15am (supposed to open at 11am) the doors to the place were still locked and lights off... I was about to pull away when the owners showed up and welcomed me in. I am glad they caught me otherwise I would have missed out!! 1
+Update as of 8/13-took my dogs for boarding for the day. Lady @ front (curly mullet/obese ) was very rude and unprofessional. And slow! Also- The girl that came out to take my dogs for boarding was so quiet & looked afraid of people & dogs, Not warm & reassuring the way someone That handles animals should appear. She Just came out & Stood in front of me , not uttering a word. After a few seconds she reached her hand out for my\nleashes, so socially awkward. I felt like I was in a Woody Allen /Tim Burton movie. These people are creepy and not cool. I'm done w this place..\n\n\n\n\nClean and nice facility ,good for minor services for your furry babies ( nail trim, grooming etc). Overpriced for major services and I wasn't so impressed with the vet. 0
+We will never go here again. Every time we take our daughter here the next day she is sick. The last two times she has gotten viral infections and we have to go to the ER as she got a temp of 105. Obviously this place is not cleaning their facility properly!!!!!! 0
+"HORRIBLE SERVICE!\n\nThis store offered to ship my WINE and since it is delicate and we know how bad UPS drivers toss around boxes, I paid for the insurance. A bottle broke so my wine got sent back to me. When I went to pick it up, I found 10 of my 12 bottles sitting in the bottom of a box. I offered to re-wrap the bottles so they would arrive safely. The store manager denied the re-shipping of my package. She said, \""""IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHIP WINE.\"""" hmm what is wrong with this statement? Its called BAD BUSINESS.\n\nWhy did they ship it in the first place? Take my money and run huh. No reimbursement, no apology, I still have the wine and it needs to get to another location. I called corporate and was promised that my problem would be resolved within 48 hours of my complaint. It's a week later and no resolution, no phone call, and now the lady at corporate is ignoring my messages. Just give me my money back and I'll take my business elsewhere....FOREVER!\n\nThere are many many more details and problems with this story, but I was trying to keep it simple. DO NOT SHIP WITH UPS!!!!! HORRIBLE SERVICE, FULL OF LIES, and THEY TREAT YOUR STUFF LIKE CRAP AND STEAL FROM YOU!!!!" 0
+my go to haircut place. nothing fancy, not expensive, and get $2 off every time I go there by checking in on my phone. 1
+"We saw Jesse's when we went to the Soggy Dog to give our pup a bath. We'd already had dinner plans that night but made a note to try it the first chance we got. \n\nI called in to order and was put on hold for a minute. I ordered a large pie and garlic knots and the girl told me it would be about 20 minutes. My husband picked it up and it was ready just under that. \n\nThe prices: amazing! It's so hard to find a good deal these days but Jesse's offers their 16\"""" pie for $6.99 every day! \n\nThe pizza: Sauce-to-cheese ratio was great. The crust was very thin, but did not \""""sag\"""" when folded. Their homemade sauce was slightly sweet and pretty good. For the price, this pie holds up well against some of its more expensive competitors. \n\nThe garlic knots: small (I love small garlic knots!), although soft with no crunch. A little too buttery. But matched with Jesse's homemade sauce, they're actually pretty good. \n\nThe shop: small place, no tables, pretty much all take-out (I think they do deliver locally for a fee). \n\nIf this is your local pizza place, go ahead and order from here on pizza night. It'll be money well-spent :)" 1
+I love Jesse's pizza and am much happier giving them my business over Metro. My husband and I love the fact that they're a small, local place that turns out a great product. There's always something awesome about having a staff greet you by name with a smile. Not to mention, their prices can't be beat. You can't even get a frozen pizza at the grocery store as inexpensive as their large plain cheese. 1
+So, I place an order at 4:04 and am told that it should be ready in 15-20 minutes. I show up at 4:33 only to find out that my food was given to someone else. Not sure how I feel about this.\nWe love the pizza and knots -- but the service level of giving your food to someone else and then telling you it will be another 15 minutes is a hearty load of crap. 0
+Where do I start ? What a disappointment . Not worth the drive or the money. There are no carts avail till your tee time so no putting prior to your round . The starter is an IDIOT ! We told him our name 3 times & he said oh follow that group .. Ok then 5 mins later he said oh you are playing with that group that already tee off meet them on next hole ?? Really ?? So we missed the first hole. Pace was not great waiting on holes & hello !! Women play this game too ! I only saw one woman my wife ! Way over cooked got hot dogs .. We will not return ! 0
+Welcome to the Wal Mart of casinos. This casino aint done nothing for nobody nowhere. 0
+"In November of 2012 I had a pea sized spot on my underarm that didn't look right, so my PCP referred me to Woodson Dermotology. \n\nI saw the PA, John. I made a 7:15am appointment and was seen immediately, literally no wait. He was VERY nice and examined the spot and informed me that it was ringworm. I was surprised, as I had ringworm a number of years ago. But I trusted him and took the pills and cream I was prescribed. I had a follow-up appoint the next month, and explained to him that it's only getting bigger (MUCH bigger) and didn't look or feel like ringworm. It was not itchy, did not spread, not scaly, and didn't seem to be contagious. He reassured me that it \""""just presents differently in the armpit\"""" I was frustrated but took the new pills and creams I was given. Again, nothing happened except it was getting BIGGER. I again had a follow up the next month and expressed my concerns AGAIN. Nothing, just more creams and pills. This went on and on every month until JULY!!! For 8 freaking months this man told me I had ringworm... ringworm that was not contagious, not itchy, and didn't even resemble ringworm, and NO drugs he gave me had ANY EFFECT WHATS SO EVER. To me, that would be a red flag that maybe, just maybe I got this diagnosis wrong, but he refused that he could be wrong. Upon googling it, I read that even UNTREATED ringworm lasts a maximum of 4 months. \n\nI would much rather hear \""""I'm not really sure what this is! Let's do a biopsy, or call in Dr. whoever to get another opinion\"""" rather than swear you're right when you know you're wrong. But he is too proud to do that. \n\n In July I went in and there was a PA fresh out of school that John was training. This PA took ONE look at my \""""ringworm\"""" and said there's no way that's ringworm!!! He said it looked like Granuloma Annulare. He said he would talk to John and come back in. All of a sudden John thinks it's this now. But just to be sure, he gives me yet another cream. I recognized the name of the cream, so I told him, \""""I think you have given me this before\"""" he said \""""hmmm, let me look.... No, we haven't given you any creams before\"""" I was flabbergasted! I have had a minimum of 5 creams prescribed to me. I bit my tongue just wanting this appointment to be over. He said if this cream didn't fix it they would do a biopsy (why he didn't do that 8 freaking MONTHS ago is beyond me!) so I get home and find the exact same cream that did nothing 3 months before when he prescribed it to me the first time! I was furious! I just kept telling myself, \""""just get the biopsy and you will never have to go here again!\"""" So of course nothing changed except it got bigger (about the size of a half dollar now, very visible as it is growing beyond my armpit and onto my arm and looks like a huge human bite mark) and another one growing next to it. So he decided to do the punch biopsy. \n\n At this appointment as well as all the other appointments they asked what I am allergic to. I read off the list, among them is polysporin. The assistant was very nice and when she was done she grabbed a Q-tip with a cream on it. She got about an inch away and I said \""""what is that?\"""" she said \""""polysporin\"""" I quickly yell \""""I'm allergic to that!\"""" before she can get any on me. Why do you even ask what I am allergic to? Seriously! I was supposed to come back 2 weeks later to get the results and get my stitches out. \n\n So 2 weeks later I come back to get my Biopsy results and stitches removed. She took out my stitches and started to leave. I said \""""Excuse me, do you have my biopsy results?\"""" she said \""""No\"""" and started to walk again. I said \""""Are you sure, it's been 2 weeks\"""" She sighed and actually opened my file this time (imagine that!) and said \""""oh yeah, here it is, it's benign\"""" I said \""""ok, but is it the granuloma annulare?\"""" she said \""""yes, that was positive\"""" I said \""""ok, can you tell me what that is or anything about it?\"""" She said she wasn't familiar with it. OK...... \""""can I talk to John or anyone else that does know?\"""" She said \""""no, they're all busy, but you can make another appointment in a few weeks to talk to him if you have questions\"""" I was done, didn't give an answer just stormed out, said goodbye and thank you to the only person worth a crap there (the front office) and went home. \n\n Why would you have someone give you biopsy results and not tell you anything about it?!? I have wasted almost a YEAR of my life and missing work to go to these appointments every month, because John was too proud to admit he was wrong. I would love to thank the new guy that diagnosed me at first sight, but never saw him again. Please don't waste your time here! If you get a super early appointment there is no wait, John is VERY nice, however none of that matters if you can't get treated for what it actually wrong." 0
+My friend and I used to come here after class to grab a quick lunch to eat. Anyways the lunch menu is around $8-12 depending what choices you get. The portions were good enough but it was short of amazing. Personally, I liked the pasta it was descent. I wouldnt mind going back here again, I thought. \n\nWe came back again to RMG again during lunch and came back to a horrible experience. We were seated near the bar area and it took like 15minutes for someone to finally realize we were there and when the server took our orders. It was about 25-30minutes till we got our food and it was cold when it arrived. We ended up not finishing the food and waited for the server to come back.\n\nHe asked how everything was and we let him know that the food was cold and the service was not great. He comped our meal and we left. From then, I knew I wouldnt come back here again. \n\nHowever, about a week ago I went back to have lunch there again since it has been almost a year since I havent gone back to RMG and it finally concluded the fact why I wouldnt want to come back here again. \n\nThe complimentary bread was hard and not tasteful. We ordered the $2 entrees for $25 ( two appetizers and two entrees) we ordered the mac & cheese bites some other appetizer. Both appetizers tasted bland and it seemed like it was just microwaved. The entrees were average, its only good if youre hungry but other than that, go somewhere else to fill your appetite for italian food. 0
+There was nothing wrong with the service. The food was just not great. We ordered 2 appetisers and 3 entrees. The appetisers were good. They were creative and flavorful. The entrees left a lot to be desired. Just didn't make the grade. The portions were enourmous...Food marginal at best. Will not be back. Would much rather go to Carraba's. 0
+No complaints. Greg was our server. He was very professional, upbeat, and very attentive. The customer service ment a lot to me. I will continue to come back and enjoy this wonderful restaurant. Food was delicious, prices were great. 1
+I used to enjoy the store because they had the best newsstand in the area. I don't know what happened but that is no longer the case. There are a lot of empty spaces and the magazines that are there are out of order. The newsstand is practically unshoppable. It's sad when I can go across the street to Target and get a better selection and more up to date selection of magazines. \n\nIn addition to the poor state of the newsstand they no longer carry music and DVDs. It is also difficult to locate new book releases. You are better off going around the corner to Barnes & Noble. 0
+Feeble attempt at service. C'mon if I order a Turkey Bacon avocado sandwich, then put Bacon on it. Unfortunately the server didn't check back with us until after we had finished. Didn't offer to fix anything. YOU OWE ME SOME BACON that I paid for. Thank god for surveys and yelp to vent. 0
+As a single lady & a student I can buy everything I need here! Fresh produce is great & there freezer meals are delicious on nights cooking for one is too much. Personal Favorite Products include: red curry simmer sauce, mahi mahi burgers, mediterranean feta and garlic chipotle salsa! 1
+I've been to this car wash 4 times. I pass other car washes just to come here. On this visit they have broken my ignition key and now I cannot start my car. The idiot that did it just handed my keys back to me like nothing was wrong. I'm pissed and stranded. I will never come back here again! And what is they're compensation: cards for 2 free car washes. Really! 0
+Decided to finally was my messy vehicle to I brought it in. I thought the price was a bit high forthe gold service and a hand wax. It around $50. They did do a great job! The back seats came out great, keep in mind I have 2 Rottweilers that are in my car almost daily. I would come back here when needed. 1
+What can I say? I love their products. My favorite is the Hemp lotion for very dry hands. I went into buy it and the nice saleswoman showed me that it was cheaper to buy the gift box because it was on sale. She was right. I brought two. 1
+Well I have stayed at every Marriott hotel in Vegas at one time or another.. Or so I thought Stayed for a day trip and found the only hotel that was time warped back to 1995. Fairly clean and staff is professional but hotel is very very out of date and needs paint and carpet etc... Come on Marriott update this dog or put her down! 0
+"2 of 3 items were not cooked properly. \nI used to eat here all the time, different owners i THINK.\nPastrami sandwich smelled rotten. I took 1 bite and just could not eat it (and I love pastrami). I did not want to complain as it was a business luncheon. The waitress did not ask to correct it, did not offer it to be removed from bill, she sent \""""manager\"""" over who \""""could not smell\"""" so he took it back to the cook. The manager came back and said it was fine. No offer to remove from bill, not I am sorry, no NOTHING!!!!!\nMy favorite app from there is calamari. My app was not cooked properly, it was really batter tasting and super rubbery. \nI cannot tell you how many times over the years I have had this at this restaurant- and loved it every time.\nI can only say I will never go back there and never have any business luncheons there, nor will I recommend to anyone I work with at the automall.\nI did get a touch of food poisoning from my 1 bite of sandwich, I did pay the 10..00 for that food poisoning, and that will never happen again.\nNOT GOOD AT ALL!!!!!!" 0
+"Yes, you see it correctly, I just gave Chevy's 5 stars.... Why you ask? Well when i lived in Cali we would meet our friends at Chevy's for the awesome happy hour and have some great margaritas. Since coming to Vegas I thought that there was not any Chevys around anywhere. \nWe ventured over to the mall and guess what I spy?!?!?! CHEVY'S. \n\nI think they have great salsa and I really like the nachos.. I am in no way saying that this is \""""real\"""" Mexican food but it was good and cheap. If I really think about it I am giving this place stars just like how you would give your friends that you have not seen in a long time a high five long before you ask how life has been treating them. So in all reality the food could have been so-so but it was all about the reminiscing.\n\nAnyone want to go get a Margarita... Count me in!" 1
+Been back a couple times since last review. Margaritas were perfect both times. Watermelon margaritas are unstoppable! Chile relleno was a little bland and soupy, but the rest of the menu was terrific as usual. 1
+"Well, we were trying to find \""""cheese dip\"""" in Vegas. Some kind of Tex-Mex. We found it. Let me tell you, that was the best thing about this place. The cheese dip was actually pretty good and a very ample serving. Chips were thin, crispy and not too salty. We really liked it until the entrees came. Ugh!! Pork tamales tasted like they dropped the salt shaker in them. Pork taco was cold and pretty light on the meat. The cheese enchiladas were, um, cheesy. That's about it. Not much taste at all. Refried beans were smoky and not horrible. But the rice, was the worst Mexican/Spanish rice I have ever put in my mouth. Terrible!! The only reason this place doesn't get one star is because our server, Boone, was awesome. It's not his fault the food stank. I would not go there again, unless I was just wanting cheese dip and no entrees. If you're looking for Mexican OR Tex-Mex, you can do a LOT better." 0
+Food was cold service sucked 0
+"Ate lunch there yesterday. Prices are out of sight for this ole Texas boy. Back home lunch usually costs us about $15 and we can hardly walk from being so full. Here the bill was $27 and only one of us had a coke with lunch. Meat was tough and had no favor what so ever. Wife's platter was a little better but not up to Texas standards.\nIf you're going to call yourself a \""""Tex-Mex\"""" resturant you ought to know about real Tex-Mex food. Service wasn't up to standard either. Had to ask for more chips and salsa and didn't get a two coke until he delivered the bill. He had walked past our table more than twice while my glass was empty. I will stay home next time I'm in the mood for Tex-Mex and make it myself." 0
+Perhaps the new Mexican restaurant we have been going to in the SW (I reviewed them twice if you are wondering who I am talking about) has totally ruined me for other Mexican restaurants, but this place was really underwhelming. \n\nI was craving a quesadilla, and we were at the mall, so it seemed simple enough, head on over to Chevys. I have been here a handful of times, and remember it being fine, so I thought why not? \n\nTo start the chips and salsa were pretty good. Only complaint there is that they don't give you very many at a time, and then you have to wait for them to come and refill multiple times (if you are munching a lot, like we were) so it is slightly irritating but not that big of a deal.\n\nHubby and I decided to both get quesadillas, me - Cheese, his - Steak. We didn't really pay much attention to the menu (I regretted that later) and just ordered. When they arrived, I was pretty disappointed as they were very small, and plated next to sad brown looking guacamole and sour creme sitting on wilted lettuce....not a great presentation for sure. However the most disappointing was the taste, it was just not yummy. I can't even put my finger on why really...the cheese?? the weird peppers?? I'm not really sure, but I have had quesadillas at a million Mexican restaurants and these were terrible when compared to those. They were very much like the pre-made quesadillas you see sitting out a buffet...just ick. I could only make it through half, hubby ate all his, but definitely didn't enjoy it.\n\nThe worst part was when we got the bill, my quesadilla was over $10 and his was $12....ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME? I know it was our fault for not paying attention to the prices on the menu, but ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME? Those are the lunch prices for those teeny, tiny things?!?! They were both made on the smaller soft taco size tortillas, folded over, so smaller than any quesadilla I have ever had at any other restaurant and $2-$4 MORE. SERIOUSLY disappointing. When the waiter came and took my plate, he asked if I wanted a box for the rest, I said no, and he didn't seem to notice or care to ask why I only ate such a small portion of the smallest quesadillas ever. \n\nAnyway, not planning on ever going back. I am still irritated about the whole experience several hours later. Food was 1 star for sure, extra star for decent service. 0
+This review is based on Wildhorse's wedding facilities only. I've never played golf a day in my life.\n\nI got married at Wildhorse last year, after a friend who also got married there recommended it to me, and there are no words to explain how amazing and happy my experience was with Wildhorse. We looked at about a dozen venues in both Southern Ca and Las Vegas/Henderson and the moment I walked into Wildhorse, I knew it was the one. My happiness only grew after we met Elena H. (the food & beverage manager). She is amazing, helpful, and friendly. She was the biggest help in planning my wedding. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and I have absolutely no complaints about anything. The food was delicious, the venue is elegant, the greens are beautiful, the staff is friendly, everything is perfect about this place, including the cost. It was very budget-friendly for us. I definitely think that we got the best bang for the buck. I really cannot put into words how incredibly happy I was with my experience at Wildhorse. I wish I could give them 10 stars. 1
+Would give this a zero star rating if possible. \n\nCame in here for new breaks last year because it was close to our house. Once they said they were done with the breaks I took off to a job I had that day. Horrible screeching noise which made me go back there for them to fix it. \n\nAgain still noise and after only half a year I know I needed new breaks again! Went to econolube down the road today and even they found some un secure bolt that PurrfectAuto had placed in there and was carving the rotors. 0
+We dined in for lunch one day, the floor had been mopped with a dirty/sour mophead, you can smell the funky odor on the floor. Teri beef is fatty/greasy and tough. Mahi Mahi is just chunks of cooked fish. Huge slathering of stucky white rice and overly mayoed mac salad with no flavor. My chicken katsu came with what I still think is ketchup and no katsu sauce. I asked for katsu sauce and the boss lady says that is katsu. No it's Ketchup, not tonkatsu sauce like everyone knows. So I asked for a side of teri sauce instead. My chicken katsu is Deeeep fried extra hard and the chicken had tough skin underneath. Too crunchy and taste like low grade chicken, greasy. Overly mayoed mac salad and a huge wave of white rice that wasn't all that fresh. Is this good food? I guess some think so and they are welcome to it. I like a certain place on 215 and Green Valley or 215 and Eastern much better. 0
+Very delicious. Reasonable prices. My husband and l stopped by randomly and will come back again. He ordered the teriyaki combo plate and I have the spicy chicken combo bowl. Very delicious and nice customer service! You should check it out! 1
+The saimin is amazing!!! Foods good here a must try the only thing I don't like is their Mac salad and their burgers are pretty dry they may be frozen patties. If you're ordering take out call ahead otherwise it will be a wait they seem to serve the in house patrons before the take out not in sequence by when they receive the order 1
+"For many years Dillard's was my favorite store. However I have noticed a decided lack of initiative these last few months. Dresses that were identical except for the color were priced differently. Trying to return a dress ( for the first time ever) when I saw it had gone on sale during the last 10 days I was told they didn't have time to change the tag right now and it would have to be put in the back. I was also told Dillard's won't honor the current sales price because they \""""don't play games.\""""There were 3 saleswomen and me in the whole department yet not one of them could mark the dress down?! If they don't play games why not price the identical dresses with identical price tags to start with? Another clerk in a different department explained they keep the item in the back for 72 hours before putting it out again. Presumably this is meant to discourage smart shoppers. Since then I have sent two emails and not recieved a reply. There are too many stores where pricing is lower, policies more friendly and staff less haughty for these kinds of tactics. I will be speaking with my wallet and taking my business elsewhere" 0
+Wings were good nice and spicy but a little overcooked and they only gave us 6 napkins for a table of 6 people not enough if u eating wings. Ordered couple beers and they were not that cold. Waitresses had nice attitudes though 0
+I have no complaints. Great location. Great service. Had the flat iron with asparagus, bacon and pearl onions for $17. Delish! I recommend the loaded mash potatoes. Not really a potato fan but these were so good! 1
+"I absolutely *used* to love this place. It had such a large and eclectic selection for super low prices compared to every other thrift store around, but since their renovation several months ago, prices have been seriously jacked up ($1 T-Shirts are now priced at $4.99! $7 Golden Girls throwbacks are now $14! ~ Blanche? Something is amiss...~) and all the merchandise looks like bland, generic stuff you can get at the dollar store or a yard sale for cheaper. This place used to be my thrift store go-to, but at these prices and the change in the type of merch they place on the floor, it's only \""""meh\"""" now. I guess I'll have to get my second hand fix at the Goodwill on Eastern - and deal with that parking nightmare... Gah!" 0
+"NEVER EVER buy a gift for someone here. They claim a hassle free return but if you dont have the original card the gift was purchased on, they will NOT allow you to return the item. They will hassle you to death trying to keep the money hostage. The receipt says \""""no hassle return and you only need the proof of purchase and original packaging\"""" but when you go to return an item, they will NOT allow you to get your cash back." 0
+This place is a joke.Looked fwd to visiting after seeing their ads & website announce how homemade & from scracth the food was. Our waitress,while nice enough, took a long time to get us drinks. We asked for `real` milk not creamers for our coffee and she looked as us like we were from outer space.She finally brought a 1/4 cup (like adrinking glass cup) of milk which was hard to pur into coffee without spilling. It was Sunday and it was `busy` but they seemed to have enough staff on hand to not warrant a 40 minute wait for crappy food. Just as I was about to get up my food came. Wife had eggs & bacon and I had chicken breats w/country gravy & 3 eggs on `special`. How long should this take to scoop awful sloppy gravy onto a bolw with a fried breast and some eggs?. Awful from top to bottom NOT WORTH the trip from the strip (or anywhere).Plus it was EXPENSIVE- like Bellagio expensive,if I want these prices I`ll stay on strip. Lastly, the checkout sells Christian books, not somethng I appreciate when people mix their religion into business 0
+Clean, nice staff. 1
+II went here looking for a primary care doctor. I made an appointment on Monday for the following Thursday the problem I was having had gotten worse so I had gone to UMC Quick care on Tuesday. They treated me and instructed me to keep my appointment and follow up with them. The UMC doctor told me that they would most likely want to do some more testing. I was early for my appointment, to get the paperwork done, but still waited for an hour after the time of my appointment. When I was finally called back the nurse took my vitals and I waited even longer for the doctor in the little room. The Doctor never came, instead a PA came in and said what UMC did was fine, she never even examined me. At that point I was just glad to be out. The only reason I would recommend them is if you wanted to make money in a law suit you would probably win after having them treat you. 0
+The food is great. It is almost always crowded though, probably cause the food is great. The servings are huge. You can get in and out fast. Parking can be a bit of an issue though because it is always busy in there. 1
+Normally I'm a huge fan of Chipotle but this time wasn't the best. My food was cold and they gave my friend the wrong salsa. C'mon Chipotle get your shit together! I'm giving you a 4 for now because of all the other times I've been extremely satisfied here but I will drop you down some stars if this shit happens again! 1
+I emailed Chipotle Corporate HQ in Denver as once again this location fubared my order. I got rushed through the line and didn't get my entire order the first time so I went back again. The 2nd time I asked for a kids quesadilla meal for my 2 year old. After repeating it 2x quite clearly they make a regular sized quesadilla, then when I ask about the sides for the kids meal they're like did you ask us for a kids meal? And this was from the same clueless woman who just repeated my order TWICE and acknowledged she was making a kids cheese quesadilla! And to polish it all off the manager's shoulder shrug and I don't give a damn attitude pushed me to the point I fired up my verbal cannons and unloaded. I told her I am done with having my food screwed up every time I walk into this location. DONE! I promised her I would be contacting Chipotle corporate, and I have kept my word. This Yelp review is just sending another virtual cannonball downrange to follow the fusillade of protests I've already fired off. \n\nLet's hope Chipotle Corporate HQ can inform the Henderson location that the priority is the customers and not cranking people through there like it's a dang cattle call. I'll gladly pay for your food, listen to me so you can sell me the stuff I want and make $30 instead of $22! Unless you're not in the business of making a profit, I would think this should be pretty important. \n\n1 pathetic star for 1 pathetic Chipotle outpost that has to be the worst location I've stepped foot into in 5 states. It's the best I can give and barely what they deserve. 0
+The owner is a GENEROUS man and super friendly! He aims to please. :)\nSo, he invited me back to try his food again and so glad I did. \n\nThe chicken was still STELLAR of course.\n\nBut this time the pita bread was soft and fresh and fluffy.\n\nI didn't have a salad because there was a salad on my chicken and the greens and tomatoes were fresh and thinly sliced just the way I like them.\n\nThe rice was light and flavorful.\n\nThe tzatziki sauce was really good too.... thick like a dip with garlic, cucumber and herbs. I could have just eaten this and the pita and been a happy camper.\n\nThe chicken gyro plate also came with a light red sauce on the side. I wasn't sure what it was but upon tasting it, I poured it all over my chicken and rice like a gravy. That sauce was really good. I mean the chicken and rice were moist and flavorful already but this sauce just added a little extra dimension.\n\nOH! And the Baklava.... definitely treat yourself to this sweet sensation. It is sweet but not sugary sweet. The phyllo dough is light and the nuts are finely chopped and it all just melts in your mouth. After 1 bite, I knew I wasn't taking any of it home.\n\nThanks, Sophocles! I'll be back again. :) 1
+I'm definitely a fan of this restaurant. I was at the mall for a few hours tonight and decided to stop by Kylos Greek Cafe again. I've been here several times in the past when I've had a groupon and totally loved it then. I got the gyros combo with fries and a drink. I got the supreme which was about 13 buck and it came with feta cheese and lettuce. \n\nThe portion size is pretty large for the price and it definitely filled my stomach. It is kinda messy if you try to eat it with your hands like you would a normal gyro. I end up just eating it with my gold plated tiffany fork that I bring with me when I plan on eating out. So I adverted the mess on my hands. For mall food it's not bad compared to the other restaurants that barely survive 1
+"It really hurts me to update and down grade my review, but today, was so unacceptable.\n\nI walked into BRUS today, because my husband and I have decided that it is time for our 8 month old to sleep in her own room, (her crib). I got the \""""breathable\"""" mesh bumpers at my baby shower, almost a year ago, and they haven't really worked out for two reasons.\n\n1- My crib has a solid wood panel in the back, and 2- my daughter rams her head into her crib... like she's a little bull.. she likes to sleep in corners.\n\nSo, because she is older, and the SIDS risk isn't really a factor anymore, i wanted to look around to find some normal (padded) bumpers.\n\ni believe the associate's name was Beth, and man, she was as mean as a snake.\n\nShe pretty much told me that I would be putting my baby in danger if I put bumpers on her crib............. She \""""predicts\"""" that some states won't even sell bumpers in the future. I should contact my doctor before I buy bumpers.... Because babies can get tangled up in the bumpers.....\n\nNot really seeing how this is possible, when bumpers get tied to the crib?\n\nThen, the funny part of it is, that she has a bumper that she can sell me for $20.\n\n\nSeriously? What happened to the dangers?" 0
+My wife and I went to Chianti for our anniversary. And, we had a 20% off coupon. We started with the garlic bread and as an appy ordered the cheesy artichoke dip (Carciofi Gratinati). Both were wonderful, as were the drinks on the specials menu. For our entrees, we ordered the Margherita pizza and the eggplant parm (Melanzane Alla Parmigiana). The pizza was.....OK, nothing to write home about, but the eggplant parm was absolutely perfect, with the accompanying pasta served perfectly al dente. We mentioned to the excellently attentive waiter that it was our anniversary, and he brought out a huge slice of tiramisu for our dessert, without our asking for it, and without charging us for it! And when he brought out the check, we noticed he'd taken the 20% off the entire meal, including alcohol. Doesn't get any better than that. Now if they could only make the pizza a little more enticing, they'd earn five stars. 1
+Last time we went to this KFC they forgot the sides. They did it to us again on Sep 3rd. No fries, and no biscuits. We have had issues with this particular KFC location before so from now on I think we will stick to El Pollo Loco if we want chicken. EPL tends to get the order correct.\n\nOne other thing: the chicken is extremely salty, like dead sea salty. Is that a KFC trend or just this location? I am guessing KFC in general. 0
+I'd give this place Zero Stars if I could. Where to begin?..\n\nThe entire place is dirty. Seriously, noone is even cleaning up the hair off the floor or bothering to wipe off counters. The bathrooms are even gross.\n\nThe staff is lazy and more importatnly, the students have NO clue what they're doing. Most of them have no business being out on the floor yet.\n\nExamples - I went here for a simple mani/pedi. 3 HOURS into my appointment, I finally gave up and told a manager I was leaving. There were too many disgusting reasons to list them all, but a few that stand out - The student doing my nails had never done a gel mani before and had no idea what she was doing. She literally spilled polish remover down my ENTIRE leg and then proceeded to soak my feet - which you CANNOT do if you're using gel polish. I had asked her several times if she was sure she knew what she doing, and she told me she'd gone in the back and asked the senior techs.\nShe had dandruff and was missing front teeth - no, it's not a beauty contest. But when the person giving you a manicure is literally shaking dandruff onto your hands, it's repulsive. Like it or not, if you're going to work in the beauty industry, you do have to take care of how you present yourself.\n\nI could go on and on...but I think you get the point. 0
+"After the 1000th time of dealing with stupid situations in this store, I have decided to NEVER visit this one again. Too bad because it's fairly close to me, but I just have gotten to the point that I dread coming in here. One the surface you would think it's a great store, but on closer inspection I don't need the hassle.\n\nSo the final straw, I go in today to buy 4 things. One of which is peanut butter and I like to buy the fresh made stuff from the machine. I go over hit the button but nothing happens. I even sit there for a bit and mess with it trying to figure out what is wrong. Now since there are peanuts, I figure I just need to find someone to un-jam it. I go over to one guy who is in the Deli and tell him my problem. I even said that I knew it might not be his department but could he find someone. He says sure. 5 or 6 minutes later, I realize that NO ONE was coming. I walk over to two guys stocking fruits. I explain the problem when one guy goes, \""""Oh so-and-so isn't here today so we can't fix it.\"""" No even ATTEMPT at doing a damn thing or pretending to be concerned. I respond, \""""It's probably just jammed. You probably just need a spatula or something like that. \"""" I get another excuse that they never go over there and know nothing about those machines. Then one of the guys pulls a knife out and is like, \""""OH I have this. Would this work.\"""" At this point the other guy is still just standing there staring at me like he could careless and the one guy with the knife sounds about as useful as my shoe. I had a few words about this not being brain surgery and stormed off. \n\nI go and checkout. I ask the girl if there is a manager around. She says yes but he's on a register checking people out and won't be getting off. I'm so irritated that the manager isn't available to MANAGE his store. I just shake my head and walk away. \n\nThis is on top of me CONSTANTLY having to practically fight stupid every time I bother to use a check out person and not do it myself. I use reusable bags. I bring LOTS in with me but at some point they ALWAYS try to put something in a bag. When I ask them to take it out they act all insulted and give me some stupid excuse for why it NEEDS to be in a plastic bag. Yes because those f'n plastic bags are flippin made of chlorox and will really help stop any germs or they are made of 6000 lbs of cotton and will keep things from breaking. No, they are cheap , teeny tiny plastic bags and do nothing but cause more trash. And seriously, WTF does this happen EVERY SINGLE TIME. I even had one kid ask me if I wanted to bag my own groceries. I had a few words with him that he didn't like. \n\nOn top of things being broken and the staff being about as useful and intelligent as a rock, they also tend to be out of stuff. I haven't seen proscuitto in forever and they only carry one kind of smoked salmon. I found my trip to the Smith's over by the District yesterday to be MUCH more enjoyable and will probably start going there from now on out.\n\nI have shopped almost exclusively at Kroger brand stores my entire life. I've never had the kind of frustrations and headaches that I have at this store. Besides, it isn't in a great part of town so I'll be happy to stay off that side from now on out." 0
+Sport Chalet only gets two stars from me because they do not carry ammunition which I was looking for on Saturday. I must say though, the staff was very friendly. The gentleman I spoke to did not hesitate to refer me to Dicks Sporting Goods. I appreciate the honesty and lack of excuses. 0
+It basically has everything I need when I need to buy any sport activity that I plan to take on! Bought my first bike here, scuba diving gear, my leg warmers, & a few purses & gym clothes. Everyone in the store is so helpful and accommodating. They are always willing to help and answer any questions I have and they are very knowledgeable with their equipment & their section.\n\nI'm even thinking to get scuba certified here in Sports Chalet, maybe one of these days I will :) 1
+"Three weeks ago we stopped in here looking for discs for disc golf. \n\nWhen we walked in, we asked an associate where the disc golf section was.\nHe looked as us blankly and said \""""we don't have that stuff here.\""""\n\nNot believing him, we walked around and, big surprise, we found a decent selection of discs. \n\nWe took a couple over to the guy and said \""""you do have \""""that stuff.\"""" Next time just say \""""I don't know.\""""\""""\n\nSo yesterday, I wanted to go get a new disc, and they had the one I wanted the last time we were there, I just didn't have the cash.\n\nSo we go in, and their selection is AWFUL. They literally had 10 of one kind of disc, and 5 of another, (both drivers, which is what I was looking for, but they didn't have the one I wanted) and a handful of putters.\n\nSo I found a driver that was similar to the one I was thinking of getting, but wanted to see if they had anything in the back. Having worked retail for years, I know most stores keep a little bit of back stock.\n\nSo...we approach an employee, who turned out to be the same guy who we had encountered last time. We showed him the discs and asked if he had any back stock. He barely glanced at the discs and said \""""Not for that stuff.\""""\n\nI'm sorry, what? You don't even know what I have in my hands. Don't talk down to a customer like that.\nWe found someone else to ask, and basically got the same thing. It came off as an \""""I don't know, so I'm just going to say no because I'm too lazy to go and look.\""""\n\nRan into a manager as we were leaving, and asked her, and she actually explained that WHY they don't have anything in back stock, and she was the first person to apologize to us. \n\nWhile they usually have a better selection, I may not go back again simply because of the service, or lack there of." 0
+"Worst place with rude stylist!\nThey don't cut good and charge twice as much as other places. this is my worst experience ever! now i have no choice but to get stuck with this bad hair ...\n\nI went there it looks clean and there were magazines for you to look at and choose hair styles from. I did not wait that long and the receptionist was very nice and friendly(but later on realized she was not a receptionist, but a stylist, they don't have receptionist). I am a very bubbly person and i am always smiling but this place just turned me into a whole new person. when the stylist asked me what i want i just told her i want to get rid of my split ends and a little shorter because i am bored with my long hair, but just keep the layersand trim the bangs (side bangs). she totally cut the hair straight, like when you look at the back on my shoulders it's a straight line not a V shape which means she got rid of my layers. and she also cut my bangs straight across my forehead, she cut it too short that it bounce up like a spring and i cannot put it on the side. I asked her to cut 2inches more because i told her i wanted it shorter and she was very rude and told me \""""are you sure just 2inches, coz i can;t keep on cutting little by little\"""" she was very loud and rude that all the other customers are looking at me and she is making it sound that i am being picky when i was all smiling and low voice when i am speaking to her. so i just told her to leave it it's fine and she still kept on saying \""""are you? sure are you sure?\"""". omg she wont stop and i feel so embarassed already. she said i was done and i wnet to pay and she said i owe $37 ... i saw on their wall it says adult cut and shampoo is $13.99 and i got a coupon that says i can get a haircut and shampoo for $10.99 ... she told me that she styled my hair so it's adult cut, style and shampoo which is $21.99 plus to blow dry my hair is additional $15 .... OMG what a rip off $15 to blow dry your hair??? are they not supposed to dry it anyway to check if their cut is accurate and no imperfections??? and what style??? she charged me more coz she styled my hair, when in fact she just cut my hair straight and got rid of my old style which is the layers ... there were people waiting to pay and it was so embarassing i just paid the utrageous amount and left. I am not really a picky person and I don't really ike to complain ... that is why i just paid and left ... but my hubby said i am always too nice that is why people take advantage of me ... so hopefully this review will be a warning to other people ... if you know your hairstylist and she is awesome for you then keep her, but if you go to fantastic sams don't go to that lady with light brown hair in a ponytail that looks mean because she is really rude." 0
+This store really lacks selection. We went to the suit department, the selection was really no larger than a closet, when I asked for my size, they didn't even have it or I actually looked for it, there was no salesman around in the department. When asked about another department in another part of the store, a salesperson gave us the wrong directions. 0
+If you're a marathoner or if it's your first marathon, you know by now that it's marathon tradition to eat a pasta dinner before the big race.\n\nI wanted to find a decent Italian restaurant on the strip or hit a buffet, but my friend was hell bent on finding an Old Spaghetti Factory somewhere in Nevada. Whip out the trusty iPhone and there's supposedly a restaurant 8 miles away in Henderson and she's willing to drive us there. We go to the supposed location and it doesn't exist, go to a nearby mall and discover there's no such thing as an Old Spaghetti Factory in Nevada so what do we do? And what's the next best option? Olive Garden.\n\nIt's convenient. It's close and it'll be too late to get dinner and go to bed at a reasonable hour if we try to eat on the strip. I shudder at the thought of it but agree. I'm staying a few extra nights so I can make up for it later. \n\nThe redeeming qualities about this experience are the quick and friendly staff, virtually no wait time since we're out in the middle of nowhere, and a complementary tasting of the Moscato Castello del Poggio. This was a light effervescent white wine with hints of peach. Very refreshing and sweet and possibly a new favorite. \n\nOur meals were average and sub par. My bellini peach iced tea was too sweet and the mushroom ravioli was dry and overcooked and hard to chew. The bread and pasta weren't bad but I still would have preferred to go elsewhere. Olive Garden is a little too pricey for the food they serve and next year, we'll be finding something on the strip. 0
+"I went here last week with the bf for lunch Ive been wanting to come here and try there food because I hadn't eaten here since I was a kid.\n\nThank god Ive stayed away from this place for so long! what a disappointment.\n\nSo we did the 2 for $25 deal...\n\nIt comes with all you can eat soup or salad, bread sticks, and pasta of your choice.\n\nWe had salad, bread sticks , and the fettuccine Alfredo as the main dish. \n\nThe salad was ok but i guess it would be kinda hard to mess up a simple salad, the bread sticks were hard and tasteless. As for the fettuccine it was ok nothing I would brag home to mama about Ive had way better it reminded me of something I could microwave from the grocery store no flavor at all I had to put a pound of salt and pepper on it just to make it ok to eat. \n\nI will not be returning to Olive Garden this is Las Vegas there are way to many good restaurants to eat at rather then waste my time at this fake \""""Italian restaurant\"""" not to mention the service was lousy.\n\nPlease avoid this microwave Italian food!" 0
+We've been here plenty of times before and it seems like its always crowded no matter what time or day. The food is good and what I especially like is the unlimited soup or salad. In addition, the breadsticks are great and my 4 year old daughter can attest to this. \n\nThe entrees here are very good and I know I'm going to get shunned for saying this but I'm not a big cheese eater. I come here due to my wife loving Italian food. Nevertheless I still love it here due to the breadsticks, spaghetti and soup.\n\nI hope this review helps and Happy Eating! 1
+Yummy food and good service... sat in the bar area and got thebar tender as a server and he,was nice his name was beto ..great job... good food 1
+Three reasons why I go to Ulta:\n1. They always send coupons every week\n2.I only buy Biolage, Redken or Paul Mitchell when they have the promo (buy 2 get 1 free)\n3.Close to my apt.\n\nPeople that work here aren't really helpful..surprise..surprise... \nI had to get a quick bang trim and was told that my appointment was at 7:15.. didn't get seated until 7:45.. just so that she can mess up my bangs.I was charged $20 dollars for a bang and a couple of layers. I am not an expert on cutting hair but the girl that used to trim my bangs back home did not have the same techniques as she did. I wasn't mad since it was my fault anyways that I didn't book elsewhere. Needless to say, I will never go back. 0
+"I have shopped at ULTA many times and usually have a decent experience. Not since moving to Henderson though. I use the ULTA rewards and back in California the points accumulate and you may use them towards anything in the store that your little heart desires. That is not the case here, you can only get certain items that you could purchase at target or walmart for cheaper than ULTA offers anyways. Also, the coupons that are frequently in my mailbox offering great savings do NOT work on any of the nice cosmetics I go there to buy, in fact you can't use the coupon on any thing \""""high end\"""" because they limit the \""""Prestige cosmetics and skincare.\"""" Its funny because the coupon says prestige then lists some brands but they mean all brands except what you can find at target and walmart as well as ULTA brand you are also not allowed to use the coupon on fragrances. The ULTAs in CA let you use the coupon on most makeup brands and fragrance among many other items in the store that the Henderson stores do not. I'm not really sure why there is such a difference, but my trips to ULTA are limited to what is actually on sale in the ad because the coupons are a joke and the staff is less than pleasant." 0
+Ulta store brand is crap... but they have prestige hair care with a selection that is unbeatable. Shop the liter sale and get joico, matrix, Paul Mitchell and redkin for $15.99 for bottles that sale for $33. They also have a huge hair tools section with a wide range of brands. By lancome here but shop the department stores first for gift with purchase. This location doesn't have clinique. 1
+I work pretty close by this wendys and every time I go there they always get my order wrong and the food is never fresh. It's disappointing . 0
+Wanted to try out this place since I think I've been to Outback only once...maybe 10 years ago lol and because they just opened this location last week. Very clean, lots of seating and nice atmosphere.\n\nWe arrived around 5:40 yesterday and they told us the wait was about an hour! Ah! But we wanted to try it so the girl took our name down, told us to come back around 6:10 and we walked to Petsmart. We came back right at 6:10 and seated us after 2 minutes. Nice! Only a 30 minute wait. Our waitress was awesome, I feel bad that I forgot her name but I do remember she was a Brown's fan lol. She was funny, knew the menu, gave us recommendations and probably stopped by our table around 10 times just to make sure we were doing alright, refilling our drinks and making us feel comfortable since the kitchen was really backed up and there was only one bartender. They just opened last week so it's totally understandable that they haven't worked out all the kinks yet.\n\nOnto what we ordered! \nPitcher of Strawberry Peach Sangria: Refreshing, sweet but not like candy and a great deal at $15 since we got 4 glasses worth.\n\nAussie fries: I loove cheese fries with bacon! However these were a 2.5/5. Not that seasoned or that much bacon and the cheese only covered the top layer of fries. Once you got under those top 10 fries, you were left with regular french fries. Wah! I will have to point out though that the bacon we did get wasn't overly cooked to a crisp like most places and I really liked that.\n\n12 oz Ribeye: Boyfriend got this and said it was pretty good. He said it wasn't a perfect medium rare but it was good enough. And he loved the loaded baked potato.\n\nAlice springs chicken + coconut shrimp combo: Yum! I got this and it hit the spot for my calorie loaded craving. Chicken had melted cheese, mushrooms and bacon with a mustard sauce on the side. And the coconut shrimp was good sized, had great flavor and came with a sweet marmalade sauce. I could definitely come back for this.\n\nNo dessert cause we finished around 7:30 and had to catch a movie at 8.\n\nI don't usually go to places like this, I feel like it's just a step up from chili's, applebee's, or tgif but everything had good sized portions, decent flavor, and service was really good. Will definitely be back when I'm craving this type of food. 1
+"This is the first time I've ever walked out of a restaurant without ordering. I can understand they're busy but this is ridiculous. My family and I waited at least an hour and did the whole online \""""Wait Less\"""" thing. I can tell you that's a hunk of bull. When we were finally seated we waited and waited for at least someone to take our drink orders. That didn't happen and only one person came up to us saying they'll be there shortly (hint: we didn't see them again surprise surprise). I think the icing on the cake was a party who got seated AFTER my family got bread. We didn't even get that. \n\nAnyways, I'm disappointed I didn't even get to eat. We'll probably never ever visit this location again." 0
+These people will sell you a car and an extended warranty and tell you that anytime you have an issue you can bring the car in to Carmax and not pay the deductable or anything under the extended warranty. What they don't tell you is that you will be buying a LEMON and anytime that you have an issue (in my case, every other month so far), the service department is too busy to fix the car. They book 2 weeks to 3 weeks out. You will HAVE to take the car to a dealer and at MINIMUM PAY the deductible EVERYTIME. \n\nBEWARE. The sale was simple, but the warranty and service is not as simple as they make it out to be. 0
+Erin K, is the most rudest car appraisal person that works for carmax, she verbally assaulted me and the vehicle i was trading in. I felt very violated, I made a complaint to the management and nothing was done. I didn't even wait to get the appraisal because I was so upset by the way she and her so called manager treated me. I actually went to another dealership and bought a vehicle that day. People, please don t make the same mistake I did, I would never support a company that would hire and employee such rude people, and then when it is brought to there attention they do nothing about it 0
+"I am a ten plus year veteran with Carmax and have made a total of 6 purchases through various branches of this business. For over ten years I was fully satisfied with them and always gave them good reviews. My credit is not the best because of a horrible divorce I went through but Carmax has always given me a great interest rate. Last year as a matter of fact at this same Henderson location, I purchased a 2007 Toyota Corolla S and got an outstanding interest rate. Well I am here to tell you that Carmax has reached an all-time low because they DO NOT follow through with their promises.\n\nSaturday afternoon my husband and I went to the Henderson Carmax and met George Baker, Carmax Salesperson. He was helpful in directing us to cars that would meet our needs. He asked if we would be trading in our 1994 Ford Ranger in fair condition to put towards the purchase of the car we decided upon - a 2010 Nissan Versa. George promised us that in the event we found a private buyer for the Ranger that offered more than Carmax's $500 assessed trade in value (WITHIN 5 DAYS of the purchase of our Carmax car), that we could in fact get our trade in back from them. We hastily agreed to the low assessed value of $500 with the intention of checking with a potential private buyer we know to see if he wanted it and getting back with George in the event we were offered more. My husband told George that we would get back with him as soon as we knew anything. We put $1000 cash and $1500 (on our VISA bank card via P.O.S transaction) down on the car, in addition to the $500 trade in value for a total of a $3000 deposit on the Nissan Versa. The car's sticker price was $13,700.\n\nMonday morning (Day 3) at work, I got a phone call from the Carmax cash office saying that we would need to go get the car smogged because it \""""just\"""" expired. \""""Smogged? Doesn't the car come with a smog upon purchase?\"""", I asked. \""""Yes, it does..\"""" the office associate explained, \""""but it somehow just slipped through the cracks.\"""" I was then directed to take time off from work to bring the car into Carmax for a smog before they close at 4pm OR I could go get the car smogged at another smog service provider and get reimbursed.\n\u00a0\nTuesday (Day 4) my husband drove the car to his place of work. He decided to have it smogged at a smog booth close to his work during his lunch break. Upon arrival, the service attendant told him that the Dealer was in fact responsible for the smog by law and that he could not give us the required smog test. At this point we were not feeling very comfortable with the ethics behind this sale. I called Carmax and told them that we were bring the car back because we were still within the 5-Day grace period and we didn't approve of the way things were handled.\n\u00a0\nI was forced to leave work early, do a car switch with my husband and hurry back to Carmax before the cash office closed. Carmax first hassled me about the gas tank not being full, then they slowly processed my return over the period of 3 hours. I asked if our 1994 Ford Ranger trade in was still on the lot so I could get it back since we were told that we could reclaim our trade in as long as it was within 5 days of purchase. Carmax refused to give the Ranger back. They instead gave me a $500 check. I was told that the remainder of my deposit would be mailed to me within 2 weeks, despite their own Policy that states all credit card deposit refunds shall be credited back to the credit card used to make the deposit. They told me that the charge to my VISA was not a credit card transaction. I called my bank and verified that they did in fact make a P.O.S. charge to my VISA card. I threatened to call the police and was getting very upset with the \""""manager\"""" that was left to deal with me. I asked for the General Manager. They said the General Manager was \""""not in today\"""" and brushed me off. Our Salesperson was nowhere to be found after this occurrence and no one would give us any sort of reconciliation on matters which were unresolved.\n\nWednesday (Day 5) I sent a text to our salesperson who so conveniently disappeared during my battle with the Carmax cash office, explaining to him that Carmax was refusing to give us our Ford Ranger back regardless of what was promised. I asked him what was going on. His exact reply was, \""""(1/2) If I knew in advance that your plan was to take advantage of a possible return re-purchase, then I would've partnered with a manager concerning your trade. (2/2) I was unaware that it would be a straight return which means the trade goes through our normal processing and may not be at our dealership.\""""\n\nTake advantage of a possible return re-purchase? How would we have even known that Carmax was going to sell us an unsmogged car? Why would you not prepare for something other than the \""""straight return\"""" after making a promise like that? Clearly, we are criminals plotting to take advantage of Carmax.\n\nThis ten year customer has walked out of Carmax for the last time." 0
+Purchased hummer 1yr ago at carmax. Excellent service but my problem is with Maxcare extended warranty they sell. Purchased the best they had. GM dealer had to go back and fourth with them to fix the issue. Then they send someone from Maxcare to inspect vehicle issues which is another two days. Inspector denied covered item and I was only told axel was not leaking and it was only seapage and 4x4 switch issue denied as well. GM didn't understand why I was denied. Few days later I get notice that they will not cover my h2 hummer any more because I put on different set of wheels on it or at least cover anything that they believe issues relates due to wheels. There the same size rim and tire as stock. That's the real reason they denied those items. The sale person told me I can modify hummer and Maxcare would still cover and was giving nothing saying that I would not be covered if hummer modified. Immediately canceled Maxcare. Maxcare was a big part of the reason why I would send friends to Carmax. Not anymore, sorry carmax. 0
+I've only been here once, but I will definitely go back. It was a while back but I had been searching the area for something more in the lines of comfort foods. After googling and searching yelp, I read a few reviews and looked over their menu. It sounded like it was close to what I was looking for so I headed over after work. \n\nFood - I got an open face roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, as well as, some chicken noodle soup. The soup was pretty good, but the best part was the HUGE plate of roast beef and mashed potatoes. They were the warm, yummy comforting food I was in a search for that day. I totally left happy. \n\nService - It was just a touch slow but the kid was pretty friendly and brought things out in a fairly quick manner. The only reason it was slow was that he was the ONLY person there and there were quite a few tables. I tried to be patient as I've been there and it kinda is hard.\n\nI know this is a jewish deli so I totally need to go in for bagels one day, but I haven't had the time or thought. It's hard to find a place in the city with any semblance of comfort food so this place is a good alternative when I'm wanting mashed potatoes and warm yummy goodness. It's not the plate lunch places of the South, but it's a good substitution. 1
+Like going home. I was raised in New York and I know deli. This place is the real deal. Great breakfasts, terrific soup and amazing sandwiches. The breads are fresh and everything tastes like home! We came back three times while in Vegas even though we had to drive clear across the city. Warm, wonderful owners who are still excited about their trade. Just go! 1
+Oh my lord- East coast Jewish delis are amazing, and this place can holds its own with the best of them. As soon as I saw the menu here, I started (favorably) comparing it to Miller's on Polk Street in SF, where I first had matzo ball soup.\n\nThe soup here, which we started with, is just as legit. And the portions are just as huge, too- the one pictured is a cup. It could easily be a lunch, and is served with a couple of tasty-ass bagel chips too. Rye flavor, natch.\n\nBF opted for one of the most expensive (and largest) sandwiches ever, the JR Boucher, which is a triple-layer with pastrami and liver. Yeah, that didn't sound tasty to me at all, and it's $18. But we got it, and it's frickin' delicious: all the components work so well together, they harmonize like a choir of angels. Oh and one sandwich is easily like three meals. We shared it and still had half for dinner.\n\nAnd, because I'm a total glutton and never on this side of town, I had to get my own dish, too. I got the Ceily's stack- latkes stuffed with brisket, topped with two types of cheese and brown gravy. It's even more amazing than it sounds, priced at $12, and is also easily split into thirds. Just finished my order for lunch today.\n\nWith two heavy take-out boxes in hand, we rolled ourselves out the door... And promptly axed any plans of looking for a rental property in Henderson, because I don't want to weigh 400 pounds and if this place were nearby, that might be a serious possibility. 1
+Excellent in every aspect. Had the White Fish platter, comes with 2 bagels, cream cheese,choice of salads,6 sliced tomatoes, capers, green and black olives, lettuce, pickle, etc. Too much.. will be back without a doubt. $16.95 1
+Amazing. Customer service is the best and I will be returning for gift baskets each time I have a need. I was surprised that they give you such large samples of their bread. And it was delicious. The baskets hey custom made for us were affordable and very professional. Good job guys. 1
+My fiance and I like this place. He always gets the fish and chips, which really are some of the best we've had. I haven't really had anything bad on the menu. The prices seem about right for as much as you get, and the service is good. We enjoy Village Pub. 1
+I like American Eagle's jeans. I, however, do NOT like this AE location.\n\nI always feel like I'm inconveniencing the sales associates by asking to try something on. When I ask for a fitting room, I'm greeted with eye-rolling and huffing. I'm sorry you're busy. That's what having a job entails - actually doing work. And the reason you have a job is because I shop at AE. So you can get me a fitting room when I ask nicely. Once, I actually had a female salesperson tell me that, no, she's too busy to get me a fitting room. Really?! If that's someone else's job, direct me to that person. Don't just say no and turn your back to me. That's so rude. 0
+Philly cheese steak omelet Was amazing! I like am usually disappointed with omlets, they taste too commercial. But this tasted awesome! \n\nThe waitress was ok, nothing worth writing about! As long as my food was good! That's what is important to me! 1
+Love the phone application to make yoqur reservation on your way to the salon... my son got a great haircut ... I will come back, when I am in town... Veronica is WONDERFUL! 1
+I omitted to mention that the attitude stemmed from the fact that we did not have a local number, just the hotel's phone number. Apparently that was a problem for them and flat out refused to place our order when we, in fact, had done so the night before. We also told hotel management as they do a lot of business with them. What a way to ruin an otherwise amazing stay! 0
+Serviceable pizza. I would eat it if it were offered at a party but I would not be enthusiastic about it. 0
+I was extremely disappointed when ordering pizza from this place. The girl that rang up our order said it would be 20-25 minutes for our pizza and garlic knots to be done. We sat down to wait. After 45 minutes of waiting my husband went up to inquire about our food. They said the pizza was still in the oven. We were so irritated that we asked for a refund and then left. We never got to even try the pizza, but with customer service like that I'm sure the food isn't much better. I will never order pizza from here again. 0
+I ordered a pizza and was expecting it to be a bit of a wait because it was the weekend. 2 hours later and I still did not have my pizza. I called the restaurant and they were so confused and told me that my pizza wasn't even ready. I was so angry that I had to cancel my order. I understand it's a big city but come on...2 hours..?!! That is insane and unacceptable. I will not be using them again. 0
+We needed a place to get our kitty Sadie spayed and we had heard many good things about the GVAH. We picked Dr. P as our Vet! She is so knowledgeable and friendly. All the nurses are also very helpful and friendly. You can tell they really care about the animals. Sadie is now recovering from her operation. Dr. P did a wonderful job. She gave her internal stitches so we do not have to return. She also prescribed her some kitty pain meds which I thought was wonderful!\n\n My kitties are my babies and I totally trust Dr. P and her staff with my cats. She even said she would see our guinea pigs if they need any help! \n\nThey have affordable prices, but they do not bill! It is also very clean and sterile. GVAH has plenty of staff, but needs a few more patient rooms. That would be my only gripe is I had to wait a while to get into a room so they could bring Sadie to me after her operation. But not even that big of deal. The Dr. and staff make up for it ten fold! I will for sure recommend them to anyone with a pet and will be bringing back my other cat Sam for a check-up and booster shots. 1
+How long has it been since you tried to get gas somewhere that doesn't have the option to pay at the pump? \nNot only are they living in the stone age with gas station technology- the line was long, and no wonder. \nWe wanted to fill the tank of our rental car. We had to guess at the amount. If we guessed too much it meant another wait in line. Too little means we left with a tank not full. Since you can't take a rental car back like that, we ended up stopping at another gas station to finish the job.\nWhat a waste of time.\nThe clerk was pleasant- but she must get constantly hounded by those who aren't frequent customers.\nOne has to wonder why Chevron allows their name to be muddied by an outlet too cheap to upgrade their technology. 0
+"I took a chance and stopped here to get a quick oil change. I was pleasantly surprised.\nFirst, the entire process took less than 30 minutes from arrival. Second, the price was excellent. Third, you get a free car wash and fountain drinks/coffee just for purchasing an oil change.\nMy service was done by Kerry, and I cannot recommend him enough. He was nice, knowledgeable, and didn't find things \""""wrong\"""" with my car like other places tend to. Great experience all around!" 1
+I went for breakfast and ordered a Quiche Florentine. It was very good. I also got the 3 different juices with the small bottle of champagne. That was really quite fun and refreshing. 1
+"Bleech. Welcome to the chain that Sysco loves. If you love uninspired, bland, boring food that helps give chain restaurants their hated reputation you've found the right place. If you like waits due to slow or no service this is your place. If you really want to see someone try and create a faux New Orleans environment and come up woefully short at the feeble attempt, this is your place. About the closest this would come to New Orleans would be Slidell, LA style. Slidell is a small city just North of Lake Pontchartrain and I'll just leave that slam hanging...\n\nI would much rather eat late 1970's high school cafeteria food than be forced to choke down what is served here. And if you want a \""""New Orleans\"""" experience with your food you're better off finding your closest Popeye's Chicken for something that's Louisiana fast vs. the stuff they bring to your table, which in the case of this Henderson location is usually: A: Cold B: Not what you ordered C: Overpriced for what you get. Pick 2 of those choices on almost every visit. \n\nHow this chain has proliferated is a testament to Sysco's ability to keep bulk food prices down, and for people to tolerate crappy food and even crappier service. \n\nIn short, you would be better off scouring Yelp for the absolute worst Las Vegas casino buffet and going there vs. eating here. At least there's Walgreens and CVS's close by for the Pepto and Tagamet you'll need after the fact. And as I'm writing this I realized it's not far from the Mongolian grill that made me sick too. Is there something about the East side of Stephanie, just South of Sunset that is destined to have crappy food? I'm beginning to wonder." 0
+Generic breakfast menu in a generic atmosphere attempting to impersonate a French country cabin.\n\nFor breakfast, Mimi's Cafe offers what is essentially a diner menu with some upscale dishes (quiche, variety of baked goods). Nothing's awful here, but nothing I've had off the menu is particularly inspired or interesting. The egg dishes are well-prepared and the sausage was good enough, but there's not much seasoning--nothing to distinguish the breakfast dishes from any diner in any city.\n\nBottom line: there's a lot better breakfast in this city, but I guess you could do a lot worse. 0
+We are regulars and the French Makeover and taking things off the menu has made us go a lot less often. They took bananas, red apples and carrots off the menu, They have virtually nothing for kids there that kids like. I guess kids are now longer welcome in the FRENCH restaurant. Our kids used to LOVE to go there. Management is rarely seen and they seem to gossip alot about the other staff. Nothing is consistent anymore, the excuse is the cooks vary in ability. What is left on the menu has hokey French names and every little thing is EXTRA. This was a restaurant that was like a neighborhood meeting place prior to the French takeover. Unfortunately, we are looking for a new favorite neighborhood restaurant. We need one less stuffy that has a manager that you can actually talk to Anthony used to walk around from time to time but not anymore. Haven't seen his face in over a year, when I ask for him the staff says he is not there. Assistant managers seem to all pass the buck except Kathy and the team leaders seem to be above doing the little extras when you ask them for something. I must say Steve, Justin, Christine, Maureen, Etla, and Leah all are wonderful .Wifi is VERY slow. Never see management out and about like you do at other restaurants. I guess that is a sign that they don't want to hear why their customers have to say. 0
+make sure you check the price on the shelf AND when they ring you up. very misleading and disappointing. 0
+Dear Enzo's,\n\nI love you. You, your food, and your humble decor and atmosphere. I feel like we've gotten to know each other quite well. After all, I have been eating your food for as long as I can remember (at least 20 years). I'm very fond of the memories I have with you. However, Enzo's, if you are rude to me or my husband, one more time, I will probably never come back ever again. I understand that there may be an east meets west kind of out-of-syncness with our communication, I get it. I really do. But you complained about us, in front of us, because we didn't give you the coupon at the exact time when you preferred it. Never mind that I have been coming here for 20 years or that we simply didn't know. You don't make eye contact, you don't say hello or thank you. When I ask a question, the answer is half-assed and un-helpful. \n\nEnzo's, your food is terrific. The value is terrific. I hold sentimental value in your establishment. But your service of late, steals every bit of pleasure from our meals. It tarnishes the memories. It makes the food taste bitter. \n\nI really don't want to break up with you Enzo's, but in case you didn't know there are a lot of new players in the locally-owned delicious Italian food genre. Some might even have better food than yours. If you were nice to me, I wouldn't even think about it. But as of right now, they are looking like my next choice. 0
+Pizza is very good, havent tried anything else yet, however their service is just as bad as most new yorkers, they charge 50CENTS for refills! bunch of cheapskates! only on the strip you can get away with that! 0
+Video link at bottom review. Worst service I have ever had. I am 22 years old I don't want to be treated with any disrespect because I wear a hat. I have lived here for 5 days and new to the area they will really short with me had an a problem because I did not understand there menu and had to ask for a menu. No help at all. So on top if the bad service the pizza was horrible. I called Enzo back (the owner) to say I was unhappy with the pizza and service and her swore and yelled on the phone. So I went in to talk to him and he swore at me in person telling me to f****n leave. Only wanted to pay me back for half the price. Worst place I have been to here in the area. I have a video of him yelling at me. He refused to give me his name and wanted to hear nothing I had to say. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuq5w_GpZTo&feature=youtu.be please check it out. 0
+Great food, pretty good beer by Brewmaster Bubba. Always a good time for NFL games! Love being able to drink Vegas craft beer while watching the Patriots! 1
+We came here on a Wednesday night and ordered at the bar \n1. NY steak and potato - 10\n2. Mahi Mahi - 10 \nUsed the $10 Groupon for $20 to cover the meals and left $3. \n\n- Brewer's closed at 8pm, so we went to the bar instead. \n- This place is also a Station Casino. A lot smaller scale. \n- Service was very friendly. \n- Initially, I wanted the prime rib, but the waitress said they were all out that night. fail. \n- This place can't cook a steak. I asked for a Medium and they gave me a Rare. Manager came and said they would make another. This time I asked for Medium well hoping that it would be easier, but they gave be a tough well done! I didn't want the chef to go through the hassle and making another one. \n- Ahi Ahi was bland. Add your own salt and pepper. But expected since labeled healthy choice. \n- Potato was boring. I can make a better potato at the Feast buffet! \n- Although the service was very good, the food was very sub par. Cooking steak should be mastered 101 for a chef 0
+I didn't really like it. The service was slow & their panang curry was just weird. Probably wouldn't go back. 0
+If you don't know what Thai food tastes like, you just won't know what you're missing. This is definitely NOT a real Thai restaurant. 0
+Decided to stop by for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by this little mom n pop.\n\nThe restaurant isn't too big, couple of tables in the middle flanked by four booths on each side. Bangkok Orchid seems to be family run which is usually means you get better and more personalized service. Coming in during lunch, it was great to a wide selection of lunch specials priced at $5.95.\n\nI had the chili mint chicken level 8, crab ragoons, and a thai iced tea with boba. My entree, the chili mint comes in a little bento box style plate, complete with salad, a scoop of rice, a eggroll, egg drop soup, and a generous portion of the chicken. The chicken is delicious; very similar to what you would find in the lettuce wrap filling at PF Changs. But I will say that level 8 isn't as spicy as it sounds.\n\nThe crab ragoons were great, about 8 small empanda style ragoons stuffed with imitation grab and cream cheese. A perfect appetizer. My thai iced tea was pretty good but it would been nicer if it was a little bigger for the $3 they charged for it. \n\nOverall Bangkok Orchid is a great gem for anyone looking for Asian fare. Definitely check it out. 1
+Dr Sina is RUDE. She has the highest turnover in staff I have ever seen. If u get a second opinion the work is never extensive as dr Sina says. Horrible bedside manner. Don't take your child here. Office is dirty looking too. 0
+When there are sales, it is best to get your butt in gear and get to the store. Right now they are having an up to 75% sale. Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein are some names that gets me motivated. \n\nTwo dress shirts and a light pullover sweater by these big name designers only cost me $42. Everyone loves to save money and look good while doing so. Although Macy's can be expensive, if you are patient, the savings are monumental. 1
+Thought I would try something new, but I will stick to my restaurant. \n\nThey have great service - greet you at the door, and are attentive when placing your order. I ordered pad Thai, which maybe was not a good choice.\n\nIt was very bland. Very, very bland. So much so I had to throw it back in the fire, add some of my own stuff to add some flavor. Never had I done that before, but I guess there's a first for everything. My mom enjoyed her food though. Maybe it was just my food, but that was my first time there, and not a great food experience. I'll give it a shot one more time. Based upon some of the other reviews, the food is good, so I'm willing to try it again. 0
+"This place is a restaurant right??? THEN FIX THE DARN FOOD!\nThe food is mediocre at best. Wings are 3\"""" of breading around 1 millimeter of meat. Hamburgers were all greasy and lopsided on the bun and gave us terrible upset stomachs.\n\nAs for service...sure it's nice to look at 21 year old waitresses in skimpy clothing. BUT... the waitress decided to take our order and not write anything down just did it by memory. So of course when our order came it was completely wrong. Then she gave us an attitude problem. After food was delivered she disappeared until we were ready to leave.\n\nSorry, I won't eat here again. We spent over $100 for food that was no better than what you would get off the McDs dollar menu." 0
+I have spent nearly a total of 7 nights and over 5 hrs with different people trying to resolve connectivity issues. Every different person suggests something else to be done including upgrading speed and purchasing diff modems. The service breaks up and is intermittent. Too bad they are the better of the rest of the providers. 0
+Wally world a necessary evil. it has low prices and pretty much everything you need. Customer service is hit and miss, it's rare to find a cashier that looks happy to be there. However there is a young man in electronics who always goes above and beyond. The store is open 24/7 so if you work late you can still go shopping. 0
+I've been to this DSW on numerous occasions. I've purchased boots, running shoes, sandals, and even house slippers here. I've also bought socks and even a wallet on my past ventures. \n\nI think the store is well kept, bright and clean like all DSW's of course. I love the way DSW has their shoes at the level of your hip, so you can see the shoes clearly. \n\nMost recently my mother purchased a pair of Nike shoes for my brother for Christmas, but unfortunately it was the incorrect shoe. We took them back and the employees were more than happy to issue a refund with no problems. While we were there I bought a new pair of Rocket Dog slippers for $29.99. I love cheap shoes!\n\nI kind of flip flop about whether or not DSW truly deserves 5 stars, but so many of my trips here have ended in success with no problems that I feel I must say it is as good as it gets in shoe purchasing. 1
+Overall - Poor service, poor attitude, poor follow up, but... good selection,knowledgeable sales staff and good prices.\n\n1. Experience -Been to this place for a long time and have spent each year at least 1000-1500.\n\n2. Selection - I am hard on clothes and travel alot. The quality of their products I am very happy with. You have to spend a bit to get quality stuff.\n\n3. Quality - Their own brand, Pronto Uomo, is very good overall and will wear well and look great. You cannot go wrong here.\n\n4. Tailoring - They will tailor and alter everything to fit you perfectly, and once you tailor something, you can have it altered in future for free.\n\n5. Service - Their current staff is not up to task unfortunately. I have gone there three times to order the same shoes I purchased there before. They did not have it in stock, so they called to another store and had it sent to their store. They would put me on a list to call and then never call me. I would call in and they do not call back. I waited 4 weeks and finally ordered it on-line from Amazon and got it in 3 days. They lost my sale. I wanted to buy from Men's Wearhouse, but they didn't care.\n\n6. Tux Rental - I am afraid that you will have no choice but to use them as they are the largest and most recognized in town. However they suffer from not being organized, not having a good process for customer service and not helping the long lines properly. They have a numbering and sign in sheet, and only half of the staff will work it, while the others just help whomever shows up. Iris the manager will bypass it and then when you complain, she ignores you. You will see 10 people waiting to get fitted for tuxedos, and 7 staff, with only 3 of them working the tux people. Yet all 7 at one time you will see help others with tux fittings, so it is odd to see more than 50% of the staff standing around at the front desk jabbering while the client line is not worked....\n\n7. I got frustrated there and mentioned my concerned which led to the staff person helping me there simply going on break immediately without advising me, the manager ignoring me, and one kind staff helping me.\n\nI do not enjoy spending thousands at a store yearly and then they treat me like this, so I will not be back, but for all of you, the quality of selection, and the knowledge of the staff has been good up till 2010, so maybe they just do not like me. I would suggest you still try this place and buy stuff, but I will not any longer as it is too painful. 0
+When we went to get my husband fitted and to pick tux and color schem for the groomsmen to rent for our wedding, the guy who help us was so nice and pleasant. He's very helpful and very patient. Thats the only reason why i rate them two stars.. Because when we returned the tuxes we rented, the woman that was checking all the stuff gave my husband an attitude just because we didnt put the stuff nicely back in the bag. I dont think we have to put it back nicely cause we pay $200 anyway. I will never recommend this place to anyone.. 0
+I have been here many times...and the table service has always sucked. Its kinda something you expect when you come here. Like that one friend that you still go out with even thought they always do something stupid. What I would suggest when you go there is try to sit at the sushi bar, but even then it can be really slow. Even if you are the only ones there. Or it just opened.Or pretty much for any reason..you are going to wait. But when you get it, it's delicious and you don't care anymore, and you go back. and bring people. and then go online and yelp about it. yum, What I get is now all I get, I know I should try to get other stuff..but these are just so good: \nthe no name handroll, the stacie cut roll (get 2 even),the moon roll, and the green mussels and a side of ponzu with it all. Dayum. 1
+This is the last time I'm coming to this location. I thought maybe after my last bad service visit that I would give it a go. I asked to sit outside and they didn't have a server for us. waited ten minutes and had ask the people on break to get some one, the patio was littered with trash on the tables just sitting there. I like red robin but not this location. Customer lost. 0
+went yesterday afternoon (5/7/2014) to this location. my fiance took me here because i wanted to try something new and this literally was my VERY first time EVER going to a Red Robins and probably my last because the service I received was just that horrible. \nthe restaurant was pretty slow so we got there and waited to be seated. which took much longer than usual considering how dead it was at this time of day. the server (i believe his name was Tye) did not even greet us, instead just escorted us to our table with a very unfriendly and unapproachable attitude. when he did take our orders, he just seemed like he hated his job; his tone was very monotonous, straight forward and very rushed with no eye contact whatsoever as if he was talking to the wall next to our booth. as much as we thought he hated his job, the crazy thing was when he want in the back towards the kitchen with the other employees, he was cracking jokes and having what looked like a really good time with his co-workers, but as soon as he stepped back into server mode, he seemed miserable.\nI will say the food was pretty good, hence the one star, but we did rush to eat and regrettably had no dessert because we just wanted to leave; it was that unpleasant, and we honestly took it very personal.\nthis was my VERY FIRST review, and I never do this, but the service there to me was that unpleasant to break that chain! 0
+Good food ! Jesus is an excellent waiter and he is on top of his game. We did not need to ask for anything 1
+Our server was pretty cranky. We have a large group (8 adults and 5 kids under 4 years of age), which I know can be stressful. But the service was terrible and the food mediocre. There weren't enough table settings (and they never got us any more, so none of the kids had silverware). The only upside is thy the food came out of the kitchen fairly quickly. 0
+Bad service. Very unorganized. As soon as we walked in the door 4 people front the front disappeared to the back and we waited for 10min until someone come out and I know they saw us we made eye contact. 0
+Don't know where/how to start this review - I will start with, if you can find ANY other place to send your family members for care, it would be in your best interest to do so. My moms insurance company gave her no choice to go here. Repeatedly I arrive to visit her and she is in a wet diaper and has been for a very long time due to the smell. I lost my cool and a nice person (wish I could remember her name, great smile, not a nurse, someone with authority) told me should would find someone to help. She stopped a man in the hall and he gave her instructions to find a nurse. Later I found out this man was the ADMINISTRATOR and he passed my need for help onto someone else. In a nutshell, don't bother making a complaint the director of nursing will NOT return phone calls. Her name is Donna and the nurse who told me her name told me not to tell anyone that she told me her name as she would be fired. I could go on but it makes me more angry to think about it. Positves, clean facility, allows healthy pets to visit, decent food. Cons, unhappy nurses, poor care, no one who can help will listen at the management level. 0
+"After being admitted to this facility my elderly friend received a few days treatment and then was constantly badgered to sign into a hospice facility called Solari. She was told by TLC that she could stay there up to 100 days. Then suddenly, after less than 2 weeks she was told she had to leave...period, no notice. Once again the Solari rep showed up only this time she stated that she could only stay 2 days in Solari. Moved her the following day. TLC on site social worker was usually no where to be found and never returned her calls or the many pages the receptionist made for her stating \""""I know she's here, I don't know why she's not responding\"""".\nAvoid this place at any costs!" 0
+This place is the Oyster Bar inside Sunset Station. Alot of parking outside and inside garage.\nService was fast and got great service from Julian at the bar. Anthony is them man. \nSit at the bar just say how you want it and magic happens. Food was great on this visit and portions were right on. \nPlus cocktails right there no wait.\nReasonable prices and great portions of food with great quality and taste.\nHave fun and enjoy. 1
+Sometimes you just don't want to cook something so you skip the fuss and go out. Cabo is on our short list of places to go for such occasions. Last night we went back and were treated to more of the same great service and great food that we've become accustomed to. Our server, Daniel flat knows how to move things along and once again he took great care of us. I didn't have to ask for refills on my drink, and the other server helping him had an extra bowl of chips on the table before I even started to get up to head to the salsa bar for more. It's the little things. They make a huge difference. And with a 2 year old along when making the tableside guacamole he didn't just assume what ingredients should be left out. He asked. That was appreciated. \n\nIn short, another solid 4 star experience. It's not 5 stars, but sometimes you don't want 5 stars, you want consistent 4 star, rock solid food and a hassle free experience. Cabo delivers that for us. \n\nOne tip: On the AYCE tacos, be aware of the restrictions. No sharing, no doggie bags, batteries not included. Oops, scratch the last one. Still we ordered the non AYCE tacos. Only was able to eat 2 anyway. Just thought I'd share that unless listening to a lengthy disclaimer is something you enjoy. In that case order away. It just means I have time to get to the salsa bar before you do! \n\nOne last thing: The mobile app should show more check-ins, not sure what is up with that. 1
+Went there last night in hopes of finding some decent Mexican Food. Unfortunately, this was not the case. First of all, the service was lacking. It took us asking twice to just get a container of salt to the table. Also, the waitress was less than interested in helping us with anything more than taking our order. \n\nSecond, the food was atrocious. You know you have an issue if you need to add salt to Mexican food. The rice was dry (almost hard and old) and completely tasteless. The beans were bland and tasted like paste. There was barely any cheese in the enchilada I had. My husband's tacos wee haphazardly put together, falling over and impossible to pick up, and needless to say did not taste good. \n\nThe only saving grace was the shredded beef burrito and the Tomatillo-Avocado salsa. No, I will not be going back, even with the Yelp offer. 0
+Very pretty inside! Great prices! The service was a little slow, but the food was great! The tortilla soup was my fav! The chicken fajitas are only $8.99 with your players boarding pass! They also have a nice sized salsa bar with a great selection of salsas, from mild to extra hot! You really cant beat it with the price and taste of food! 1
+We went here because we had a coupon. Upon arrival we were told there would be a 30 minute wait for a table. They took my cell number to call me when the table was ready. They did call within the time and seated us. We waited for 5 minutes before we were acknowledged after seated. \n\nFinally the server came and offered us a drink. We ordered our drink and the insulate italiano. He brought us our drinks and asked if we wanted appetizers. We stated we ordered one already which he then remembered. We gotordered the saladfood which wasis actually veryunder good. When we finally got the chance to order dinner, my wife ordered the grilled chicken caprese and I ordered the rigatoni with sausage. Her chicken was over cooked, dry and the sauce very bland. My plate, the pasta was good, the sausage which is not made in house was not too bad. The meatballs were actually under cooked and raw in the very center. The sauce was ok, not spectacular, I make a better sauce at home.\n\nThe server was ok, not the best we ever had but not the worst. This is not a place we will go back too. There are much better itilian places to eat which are comparable in price and the food is made in house and cooked properly. Again, the server tried his best and when we let him know about the food he did take her order off the bill and was very understanding. He definitely had a desire to see the place he works do better. 0
+Sales is a joke.\n\nIf there is one thing I hate most, it is liars. \n\nLost a sale but oh well...\n\nEnded up purchasing from BMW of Las Vegas. Thank you BMW of Las Vegas for not BULLSHITTING. 0
+"This review is long, but you are likely to save yourself weeks of wasted time and frustration by reading it.\nWe wanted to replace our sectional and unfortunately stopped at this branch of Ashley Furniture. A sales associate noticed that we weren't really enthusiastic about anything and mentioned to us that there was a big sale coming up. We did the math and based on the savings, waited a few days for the sale and bought the sectional plus a dresser and a chest on December 18th. \nWe were in no particular rush to receive any of the items and asked when we could expect delivery of the furniture for planning purposes only. The sales associate checked the computer and advised us that Jan. 02nd would be possible. Just to emphasize a point here, this was her suggestion not our request. We made arrangements with a moving company to come in and remove our old, huge sectional before Ashley's scheduled delivery. On December 30th, 2013, a few days before scheduled delivery, we got a call from Ashley customer service (I think customer disservice is a more fitting name) advising us that they would not be able to deliver as promised, but would now need to reschedule for Jan 09th, 2014. The delay wasn't a huge issue. However, the agent had a disclaimer \""""subject to further delay\"""". That caught our attention and we decided to revisit the store to investigate further.\nInterestingly, when we called to cancel the pick-up of our old sectional, the lady on the phone was quite familiar with Ashley and their delays. Her exact words were \""""Oh, it's Ashley. It happens all the time\"""". This is not an isolated event.\nWe asked for a manager and after a brief delay, we were introduced to Alex. He listened, checked the computer and then advised us of a few things:\n- We'd need to call customer service (again) on our own. There was nothing that he could do. \n- If he tried to use internal channels to communicate within Ashley, the company he works for, it would be of less use than if we called in ourselves. He said that they give us, the customers, higher priority. If that's true, I can't imagine how low his priority would be as it is clear to us that we don't matter to customer service. It felt more like passing the buck to get us out of the store.\nAs a last ditch effort before leaving the store, we asked which piece was not in stock. An agent checked the computer and realized that it was just one piece of the sectional- everything else was there. After some back and forth, we got them to agree that if there were any further delays, that we would be happy to receive the pieces that they already had in stock on the Jan 9th with the missing piece delivered at a later date. Alex gave us his word that we would not be charged a second $79.99 delivery fee. He assured us that the second fee would be taken care of and if there were any other problems, just give him a call. \nOn January 06th, 2014 my wife called Ashley customer disservice to see if everything was OK. They advised her that there was going to be another delay. My wife explained to the customer disservice representative what happened and asked about delivery of the pieces that they had in stock. She said she'd have to clear that with a manager and get back to us. When she called back, she advised that it would not be possible to make two separate deliveries. \nMy wife decided to go see Alex at the store. This chameleon showed his true colors today. He was gruff, irritated and even more unhelpful. He regurgitated his favorite line \""""there's nothing I can do\"""", this time without the fa\u00e7ade of caring about the customer. To make things worse, when he checked the computer system to see which piece was causing the delay, he advised my wife that now two pieces of the sectional were out of stock. My wife was shocked. She asked how was that possible. He did not give a clear answer. However, the inference here is that they delivered the piece to another customer. \nThat was the last straw for us. We realized that we might have waited until March 2014 (or later) for delivery if Ashley ever thought highly enough of us to eventually deliver the items that we paid for. I asked my wife to request a refund. While relaying the request to Alex, my wife started to say to him that even though I would like a refund, she is not quite ready to give up. Alex cut her off mid-sentence and without even the pretense of caring, Alex started the refund process. My wife, out of curiosity, asked what does he think about Yelp reviews. As he turned his back on her and walked away, he said quite clearly \""""I don't believe in those things\""""." 0
+Low rating due to customer service issues not furniture. Sales person lied about what was in stock rather being honest about back ordered sofa. Stated it was in AZ ready for delivery then a week later after the sale I find out it was actually on back order. Instantly lost me because of lies. Still love my sofa and love seats. Quality is good. When the couch was ready they have me the wrong one. So the low rating was mainly due to poor processes and customer service rather than the furniture. This was the second purchase at Ashley. The first time was smoother with no issues. 0
+Update: \nEmailed 2 weeks ago, did not get a reply or call. .\n\nDid receive a message from Chris H and asked me to resend my email which I did today. Will update outcome.\n\n*** Final Update - 7/27/2014 ***\n\nAfter a week of exchanging emails with Chris H., he personally re-evaluated and has honored our warranty claim and they offered a in store credit since our product is no longer available. \n\nChris H was very diligent and followed through on researching our claim and kept us updated each step of the way. 1
+"Oh no......my ice maker is on the fritz.....no ice. I google appliance repair in Vegas because my old go-to company have disappeared. Sears? Household name.....you can book online. Sounds good right?\n\nNot so fast.\n\nThe guy arrives after a phone call to verify what type of ice maker , freestanding or in the fridge. Good guy , clean , polite and capable. On the website they say $70 for estimate. \n\nThe guy identifies a bad pump, this is where you have to trust your guy. New pump or can you clean out/fix the old one. What do you think he said? \n\nObvious . \n\n\""""New pump and I've got it on the van\"""" \n\n\"""" what a surprise!\"""" .\n\nHe then logs into his laptop \"""" $506\"""" says the guy. \n\n WTF? \n\nThe pump is $225 plus labor, tax etc!!!!!\n\nWhat a joke!\n\nSo if you want to be completely ripped off by a company, Sears are highly recommended, this is not a dig at the repair guy, he just works for these clowns. The job was quickly completed and I now have ice but my goodness, I think I could have flown to the Arctic circle with a cooler, chipped some ice out of a glacier and flown home for less money. BEWARE." 0
+About as bad as it gets. I have two service contracts that contracted with sears, both times the service tech went to the wrong address and refused to call to verify address. After almost an hour on hold, sears off shore rep could only schedule a repair almost a week later. Sears is terrible, stay away. 0
+My girlfriend has an allergy to gluten. And this place is heaven. Gluten free bread for the sandwiches. Gluten free croutons for the salad. \nAnd the service is amazing. Everyone is helpful, smiling, and best of all... proactive. When my soda choice was out, I was standing there trying to decide my 2nd choice. A young man came up to me and asked if I needed anything. I wasn't even disappointed that they didn't have it, but he speed what he was doing and went and fixed the soda. Excellent service. \nWish the managers that train this staff would show how they do it. 1
+"With Reference TO:\nDr. James Gabroy\n1535 W Warm Springs Rd\nHenderson, NV 89014 \n(702) 450-3385 \n,\n\nAfter feeling progressively worse, my family forced me to go for a second opinion.\n\nI advised my doctor, Dr. James Gabroy, who I've seen each and every month for the last 15+ years, that I was going to do this and have any/all findings forwarded to him.\n\nAfter not receiving my usual courtesy appointment reminder call, I called to confirm. I was put on hold for quite some time and then politely advised that \""""The Doctor no longer wishes to care for me and has released not only me from his care, but my entire family\""""! We are absolutely devastated. The doctors REJECT list includes my 85-year-old father, my spouse and my two children ages 24 and 25.\n\nMy advise to you, going to Dr. Gabroy is a fantastic idea if your NOT sick!!\n Just be prepared to sit in the waiting area for 3+ hours for your appointments and pray that you don't get sick enough that you might need a second opinion, because if you do go for a second opinion, you and your family will be thrown out on your asses!!!" 0
+Fast great food. Amazing friendly staff. Delicious cookies! Will return and recommend. 1
+Good thai tea!\n\nHorrible food. Pad thai look like it was food colored and the noodle stick together. Salted fried chicken was too dry. \n\nWould not recommend. 0
+I decided to stop here because it was sort of close by and I have passed it a million times. \n\nIm glad I stopped by. \n\nAgain I know Im in the right place with Im surrounded by Asian patrons. I had the lunch special which was 5.99. \n\nThe soup was rich and flavorful for chicken soup. \n\nI had the cashew nut delight with squid and it was really delicious. \n\nThe thai iced tea was great. I have never had it before and was pleasantly surprised.\n\nI will be back 1
+I have eaten here for lunch and for dinner and have even called in orders and taken there food home. I enjoy it every time the food is always good. Prices are great and you never go away hungry. The people are always friendly and thankful. Will be back. 1
+"So we were in the shopping center and he decided that since I like Thai food, we would go here. I was hoping they had improved since my last visit. Service was good, food is not with returning for. The pad Thai was so sticky clumps of it dangled from the fork for over a minute- kind of like that dried out spaghetti on a buffet, looked like & even tasted like rubber bands. Maybe 5 pieces of green onion in the whole dish (less than a full green onion) which made it extremely bland. \nEven the wide rice noodles in the spicy Thai noodle were rubbery. I know it is not just me when he says \""""the food is s**t here\"""". I do believe this is the worst Thai restaurant we've ever been to. Maybe since the employees are Chinese. Guaranteed not to give them another try for 3 strikes." 0
+This is only a review for the Thai dishes, which were all mediocre at best. Pad See Ew had very little flavor, same with the Tom Kha Kai soup. Red curry was watery and flavorless. But at least the service was friendly. 0
+Charlotte Russe has become one of my go-to stores when I need something cute and trendy to wear, but want to have some money left in my wallet when I am done. \n\nI have found some killer deals here... During one post-holiday sale I snagged a pair of cute shorts for $7.50, an adorable top for $5 and another cute tank for $3! All of these were on the clearance rack with higher prices, but ended up being an additional 50% off... Gotta love when that happens!!\n\nI really love their shoe selection, lots of fun colors and trendy styles at really affordable prices... Last time I was in the deal was buy one at regular price (usually around $30) get another pair for $10! \n\nA warning: This store seems to have an issue with defective accessories. I recently wanted to get a pair of cute hoop earrings with pink rhinestones but many of the stones were missing, and it was the only pair they had in stock. Be sure to check over the accessories carefully before purchasing. The quality of the rest of the clothing is ok, not great but not awful.\n\nThe sales associates I have dealt with have always been pleasant, even the times when they have had to tell me that discounts or coupons couldn't be applied to certain items. A tip: Sign up for their emails to get the coupons, and advance notice of sales. 1
+My husband and I love ice cream, who doesn't? And Cold Stone is our go-to place. It's conveniently placed right next to Chipotle and Jimmy John's. \n\nThe ice cream is great, as usual. Lots of goodies within the ice cream.\n\nOur biggest problem was the customer service. The last time we went it took SO LONG for them to ask what we wanted. There was only one person in front of us in line. \n\nThe place was also dirty as can be. There was stuff all over the floor and we couldn't find one clean table to sit at. It was disgusting. We almost decided to go sit in the car in the parking lot and enjoy it! \n\nNot the best Cold Stone I've ever been to. It's a shame - we love their ice cream. 0
+Due to my rating, I feel I must start off on a positive note. The employees here are stellar! They are very friendly and appreciate the fact that you have chosen their gym to work out in. I have belonged to two other gyms before and their customer service and friendliness does not compare by a long shot. So I must say, this location has the best employees ever!\n\nNow for the ugly. This gym is completely worn down. The equipment is very old and outdated and a lot of it is either out of service or not working up to par. One morning, I jumped to three different stationary bikes until I found one that operated properly. And a lot of their stationary bikes do not have water bottle holsters, which means I have to power through 15-20 minutes of cardio with my water on the floor next to the machine and not readily available to me when I need a quick refreshment through my burn.\n\nI was a member of this gym two years ago, and was with them for four years (five years total counting when I worked out at the one near Summerlin on W. Sahara) and thought it was ok. But, in comparison to the one I worked out at off of W. Sahara and being a member of LVAC for the past two years, this location has the absolute worse gym equipment I have come across. Sad day.\n\nI have to admit that I am going to test out Club Sport here sometime soon, solely based upon the fact that this location's equipment is just lackluster, outdated and poorly maintained. I hope the manager here and the 24 Hour Fitness brand reads these reviews and does something about this. As mentioned, love the employees and the people that work out here are super nice as well, but as a gym, it just doesn't cut it. At least not for me. 0
+I love Sweet Tomato. This place is always first choice for my mom. There salad bar is so tasty with different vegetables, fruits and salads. Often there are new combinations available. Recently, they added premium choices to the salad bar. I'm not a fan because I always get edamame when I go, and now it's $2.49 in the premium section and you only get 1 serving, so make it good. I was quite bummed. But, I love Sweet Tomato too much to stop going. The mac and cheese here is so creamy and good! I always eat more than 3 bowls of mac and cheese. The soups taste very fresh. Most of the time I get the chicken noodle and just eat the fresh egg noodles. My mom loves clam chowder and broccoli cheddar. The pizza bread is baked just right- the bread has a nice crunch while being soft. \n\nThe price is not that bad if you get your money's worth. They have senior and military discounts too.\n\nThe service is great too. They are always willing to help. My sister brought her baby one day and they seated us where we wouldn't be in the way of those passing by with the baby chair. The workers came around often and cleared our table, so we could indulge in even more tastiness. At one point they walk around and give everyone complimentary cookies. Although the new premium menu is a bummer, I will not turn down a trip here. 1
+The reason I am giving Sweet Tomatoes two stars is because of the salads and soups. I would go to one star if it was based on service and the other items they serve alone. The salad bar has a good selection of toppings and dressings. But they should get rid of the premium toppings. The items you get for another $2.50 and are just not worth it. I also do not see why we have to pay extra for drinks. With the cost of a beverage added it brings the cost above that of other buffets in town. Other pretty good buffets. If it weren't for the salad and soups I would not go at all. The soup is always pretty good and I just love the chili. It does not seem to be consistent, but always good.\n\nThis last visit the line we ware in was just stopped. We stood in line for over ten minutes while the other line was processed and seated. People that came in long after my wife and I were seated well before we were. It seems there was a large party at the front of our line and they had them stand there waiting to be seated. When we got to the front of the line we asked to talk to a manager and the lady behind the counter said she was one and how could she help. We explained what had happened and she said she could not do anything about it and we needed to speak to the people doing the seating. Excuse me! A manager has no control over how the staff is working? That does not seem right. Once we were seated we did talk to someone who was a manager and she was very thoughtful. She even gave us coupons for a free visit.\n\nAnother thing I do not understand is there fresh fruit bar. It consisted of whole apples, grapes and oranges. The other items were chocolate pudding, jello, and another pudding I could not identify. Fresh fruit? I don't think so. 0
+4 Stars? Put down the bongs everyone, come back to reality and look at what you're giving 4 Stars to. Sweet Tomatoes is what happens when a bean counter accountant looks at a Golden Corral or Sizzler type salad bar and says what if we could build a restaurant around just the salad bar with a few non-steak extras thrown in to spiff it up? Imagine the cash we'll rake in. Hello Sysco, I want your cheapest product line....\n\nIf you haven't got my point by now you never will. Seriously, it's freakin cafeteria style food. I don't know about you but I have very bad memories of school cafeteria food. So handing me a tray and sending me down the line to pick out my choices brings not so good flashbacks. In this case of Sweet Tomatoes you get picked over greens, a bunch of Sysco cheapest product possible bulk food service toppings, more bulk food type salad dressing, and all set in a decor that is circa 2010 but yet would not feel out of place in 1982. This is a place where I had an OMG WTF was I thinking moment when I tried to be polite to the people I was with and choke it down.\n\nToss in staff that are slow to clean the place up, screaming kids, and ho-hum bakery offerings and I see absolutely no reason to think of turning off Stephanie Street into a tight, usually packed parking lot to come here again. 4 Stars? Maybe if someone slipped me special brownies and I had the worst case of the munchies ever. Otherwise it's not only no but hell no. I love salad but every time I think it's a pain in the rear to round up all the ingredients I like for mine I just think of this place. I won't grumble when I go to the store and achieve a sneeze guard free salad experience after coming here. \n\nOh and this is another place where you'll be glad to know there's CVS and Walgreens locations close by for all of your upset stomach needs. 0
+Took my daughter because she earned a free meal coupon for good grades. We have eaten at Joes before numerous times but in California. We were seated outside which was fine but after a few minutes we were invaded by pigeons because the kids sitting behind us were feeding them. The servers said nothing so I ended up getting up and saying something to the other customers. They did stop but it added tension because they were aggravated that I said something even though I was sweet as pie when I said it. The server took forever with every part of the meal. The food was good and hot but if took her forever to bring me my check. While waiting for the check I noticed about 4 giant flying roaches! It is expected to see these in the dessert but usually with regular pest control visits you shouldn't see any! The servers were amused with the activity of the bugs but everyone that was sitting outside was not. 0
+Ah, yes. Whenever I start wondering what it is I don't like about chain restaurants, I can always find a Joe's or other current-or-former Landry's restaurant to remind me why. \n\nBland, tasteless, overpriced, swill. 0
+"I went here because of a massive craving for shellfish and it is not far from my house. I was sadly disappointed in almost every component of this experience.\n\nService: Honestly some of the worst service I've ever had. After ordering a cocktail, I was very disappointed when after 20 minutes my server returned to my table, noticed I didn't have my drink yet and said \""""No one brought your drink?\"""" It is a huge pet peeve when servers do not take responsibility for their tables and it seemed this is what he was doing. My drink ended up coming, but a few minutes after my food. Two other factors played into this horrible service experience. My table was about three tables away from the computer the servers used to ring up orders, and I heard one of the servers very loudly talk about how he was \""""screwed out of a tip\"""" by a table. Very unprofessional. Finally, the manager of the restaurant did not really seem to care about his restaurant. He stood near the bar socializing with a young woman the entire time I was there, not once did he leave to check on tables or do any work. The only reason I even knew he was the manager was because the servers kept coming up to him with questions.\n\nFood: My food was served cold. Despite being in a steam pot...and it was all incredibly over-cooked. It was like they had steamed my shellfish and then let it sit in the steamer for hours before it was given to me. Very disappointed." 0
+I did provide pictures. After waiting 40 minutes for my dish to arrive to the table it's cold. I just must ask why did I wait so long for cold food. Got to believe no one is in here. I swear its just the husband and I. \nI'm just sitting here waiting for my food to be remade. And watching my husband eat his lunch. I can't believe all this time I've waited for food and it's cold. :( Then to top it all they just keep on forgetting to add things to my dish. Really how did you forget the ice cream? They have a I don't care attitude. So let me get one of those. no more eating at Friday's for me. 0
+Call me a criminal, but I don't like Vegas. The only reason why I travel there several times a year is because my sister and her family live there. And the Pinball Hall of Fame is in Vegas. I usually stay at Boulder Station now because it's close to my sister's house. And they have bingo every odd hour.\n\nIt's a quiet hotel/casino. Definitely more for the locals and the Laughlin crowd. But that's fine by me. I don't particularly care for the insanity of the Strip. When I'm not in LA, I like to get away from traffic and people! \n\nIt's affordable too. \n\nThe rooms are comfortable, they offer room service, and there is security at the entrance to the hotel tower at night so no local crazies have access to kill you in your sleep. 1
+I stayed here Labor Day weekend 2013 and had so many problems from being given a room that was occupied , locked out of my room, no maid service, double charged on two credit cards and told that I had two rooms reserved instead of one. They offered me a free upgrade which I decided to take for the same weekend this year, Just four days before I am to leave I just got a call rescinding the same offer that they offered and set up. \n\nI was offered food and beverage comps that do me no good unless I cancel other reservations. They also offered to pick me up at the airport and that does nothing for me as a friend I am meeting is picking me up. I don't think a hotel could do any worse than last year but they topped it by ruining my vacation two years in a row. \n\nMy past stays had been good but they wiped out years of good stays with these two and I think it is time for me to stay where my business is appreciated. I would never recommend staying here to anyone for fear they might get the same treatment. 0
+This Casino is more for the grizzled Veteran than the casual gambler. Lots of smoke and not the greatest floor layout. It's also very hard to get in and out of from boulder highway.\n\nSlots: They have a mix of old and new slots, but mostly old. I've had some good bonus games here on the classics.\n\nFood: They have a Mexican restaurant here that my gf can not get enough of... but I not crazy about. She enjoys their quesadilla. They also have a burger king, pizza and buffet.\n\nMovies: The movie theater is very small and dated. Not a good place to catch a flick.\n\nBingo: The room is small and full of smoke. The bar doesn't carry much variety. The tables have these big dividers that I didn't care for.\n\nTable games: Not the biggest selection of tables. I don't remember seeing a roulette wheel. 0
+"It was time for an oil change, and I've received coupons advertising Purrfect Auto Service in the past, with an unbelievable price of $9.95. On this date, I didn't have a coupon, because I've driven past the business in the past, and they advertise the $9.95 price on two sides of their business building. \n\nI walked into the store, and asked for the $9.95 oil change. The first thing that the cashier said was that I had to have a coupon for that deal. I briefly pointed out that the price is ADVERTISED on their building in two places, but it was to no avail. I must have looked confused and frustrated, because the cashier asked, \""""What kind of car do you drive?\"""" I told him \""""Saturn Ion\"""", and was told \""""Oh even with the coupon, we wouldn't do that price for that car.\"""" I guess this was supposed to make me feel better. It didn't. Then, I boldly went to the question that hardly mattered at this point, because I wasn't going to reward these guys for deceptive advertising: \""""What does an oil change cost for my car?\"""" He said \""""$29.95\"""". I muttered/stuttered, and headed for the door.\n\nI have no idea what kind of car qualifies for the $9.95 oil change. If you have the time, stop by and find out. Bring $29.95 plus tax if you actually expect your oil changed." 0
+"Heaven...or 7-11....Hahahaha! Ok, I thought that was pretty funny....cause it is the latter of the two. So, this is just your average, dirty, everything is about to expire, run in the wall 7-11. \n\nI know what your thinking....\""""But Tanya - you checked in here\"""" Guilty as charged. Sometimes a girl needs a twinkie and a coke to get her back on her feet. DON'T judge!\n\nWould I go out of my way to go back - no. Was I glad I stopped - yes.\n\n7 reasons to go, 11 reasons not too :)" 0
+TERRIBLE place!!!!! First of all we have been going to the this place for over 13 years and they were ok for my dogs shots but if your dog gets sick WORST idea to take here!!!! The dr could careless he doesn't even ask you any questions about your pet. We went there because one of my dogs had diarrhea for 2weeks the dr said don't worry about it as long as he is still eating and drinking he wil be fine. No testing of any kind that day. So 2 more weeks go by and my poor dog is still sick and he started to throw up a little bit we take him back yo this terrible place all they say is let's take blood work and they gave him antibiotics for ten days. 3 days go by and the dr doesn't even call us bak to let us know about the results we had to call. The dr doesn't even go over blood work with us the receptionist just tell us dr said that to keep taking the antibiotics to make sure it's not a bacteria infection but that we would need more blood work because his liver might be damaged or failing. Like really if my dogs liver is failing you couldn't call us to get us is ASAP for more lab work!! So my poor dog has had diarrhea for 2 months now and has lost 11 pounds! So we go to get a 2nd opinion because we feel Luke this is not right. We request our records and blood work to be faxed to the vet ( green valley animal hospital ) and n.lv makes it in possible for us to get these records that we have paid for rightfully ours they didn't want to send them they say they did but we never received them. We call back and Jessica the receptionist tell us that Dr. Is telling her that they will no longer fax anything for us and then said the dr. Is telling her to hang up on us. Really professional!!! Bottom line is best decision we have made. If you love your pets DO NOT take your dogs here! 0
+Let me preface this with I am from San Antonio, TX and have been DESPERATE to find decent Mexican food in Las Vegas. I saw the great reviews of this place on Yelp and also the parking lot seemed to be pretty busy (a good sign) so we stopped in. \nWe were given chips and salsa to start off with along with a bowl of beans (very very bland). I am a big fan of homemade chips since it's easy and makes all the difference...these were from a bag. \nThere were 5 of us so we had a pretty good run of the menu to see if this place was legit. We are also from all different parts of the country so this place was given a fair shot. We ALL thought our food was pretty bad and the service was horrible as well. I had a chicken chimichanga which I didn't eat because it came as beef. When I asked to skip the salsa on top and have them put cheese she said they had to charge me an extra $1...seriously?! Beans and rice had ZERO flavor and even my 4 year old said he didn't like his food. Also I asked for tortillas that NEVER came...we asked three people for the check before finally being able to pay for horrible food...I will not go back which is a shame because I wanted this place to live up to their hype. 0
+well i used to enjoy the food but every time my wife and i visit this restaurant it gets worse and worse and i dont want to risk how bad the next visit will be....well the main problem i had was a mexican restaurant put canned jalapenos on the nachos and had ballpark cheese......gross 0
+Loved this place! Found this place through yelp! Service was great, super clean and friendly. Not to mention, their food was Delicious! We ordered the steak cilantro, chile verde quesadilla and chicken burrito (enchilada style). Portion sizes are huge so try not to get full on the chips salsa and beans. :) 1
+"We were in Vegas for the week for my daughter's wedding and wanted to try someplace different...not a chain, not on the strip, but great none the less....we found it in Viva Zapatas!\n\nWe went on a Monday night, and made reservations since there were going to be about 10 of us.\nWe only had to wait about 10 min. after we got there, no problems at all.\nIt isn't very big, but it's decorated wonderfully and it doesn't feel crowded at all, just right.\nOne thing I loved is that the entire time we were there there was a 1 man mariachi playing a guitar and singing live. I don't know if he is there all the time or not, but I loved it...just added to the ambiance.\n\nWe ordered an appetizer of Queso Fundido con Chorizo in addition to the complimentary chips, salsa, and frijoles. Oh my goodness! It was the best, cheesiest, sausage-y goodness ever!\n\nOur table also ordered a pitcher of Cadillac Margs...the \""""pitcher\"""" was more of a carafe, but the margs were delish!\n\nWith 10 of us there were a variety of entrees ordered and everyone loved theirs. Mine was a cheese enchilada and chili relleno, both were delicious.\n\nFlan for dessert topped off the evening perfectly. \n\nWhen I'm in Vegas again I will definitely go back!" 1
+In particular for not being in a great area this place is friggin sweet! Salsa dynamite. Shrimp was excellent. Great Guac. Solid all around. 1
+Still the best!! Delicious food, bomb drinks, great service. What else can u ask for. Must try!! 1
+The beans.... Oh the beans! And they're complimentary. Along with the Fideo soup. Oh, man! I would eat just that, it makes me so nostalgic for meals from my past. With that said, everything we have tried has been very good. We have been here a few times and have not been disappointed. The parking lot is a hot mess and the seating area is small but once you sit down and they bring the complimentary beans, salsa, chips and soup I am already so happy that I end up ordering a small meal to share with someone! So if you want to get off the strip and have a good, more authentic Mexican meal head over to Viva Zapatas! 1
+This is the best Mexican food on this side of town. The Pescado Eufimio Zapata has a wine based sauce, with Spanish olives, that is the best I've ever had. They also have decent priced lunch specials on weekdays. 1
+Line huge. Try other Pilot or travel center 0
+I've never had any problems with the fuel desk staff. As a truck driver it is a common stop for fuel. The showers have recently been remodeled, the Pizza Hut will give you their number so that you can call ahead and order a fresh pizza. However as a truck driver it is a pain to get to if your south bound. The fuel pumps are always packed so its always a wait to get fuel. I give this a two star rating because of the wait for fuel and hard on and off. 0
+Played black jack. I put $20 near betting spots, Double Deck, for dealer to change. He dealt right past my money. I put the money down while he shuffling.\nLeft that table and went to a BJ shoe game. Deal never smiled or said a word. Would never play BJ here again. Got the feeling my business was not, in the least, appreciated.\nWanted to play poker, but it doesn't open till 6pm 0
+I was chillin with the homies a couple weeks ago and we stopped by this hole in the wall to get some Korean food. You would not expect this place to have Korean food if you just drove by the place. I only found out about this place cause my homie is a regular.\n\nI ordered the Bi Bim Bop, which is beef, rice, veggies and a fried egg. We wanted to dine-in but we got there 10 minutes before they were closing. We decided to get old school and picked up some cold ones and ate our food at the park. There was a lot of food and it tasted good for a hole in the wall.\n\nI will come back to try their Kimchi Soup. 1
+I tried to give denny's another chance in another part of town, but it still SUCKS. there were a minimum amount of customers and the service was still lousy. the food is so expensive for the quality or lack thereof. Denny's you will never get another dime from me no matter how hungry I am. for that 2.99 you charged for OJ, lemonade and coffee each....well that's just a big fat rip. 0
+"The lines at Tacos El Gordo were too long so we decided to just eat at this Denny's. Bad choice. It was New Year's Day but the place was dead. Only one other table of customers besides us. A guy came to our table and took our drink and food order and never returned. We went 35 minutes with no drinks or acknowledgement. The manager had time to clean a window partition yet couldn't find the time to get us our drinks or even just acknowledge us. We were sat in the far corner so I couldn't see the kitchen but the manager seated us and the guy cooking took our order so they knew we were there. Finally I decided we would leave and go to a different location. I walked over to the kitchen to tell the manager we were leaving. She said \""""oh wait I'll cook your food right now\"""" and I told her to forget it. I mean they were only going to start cooking our food because I said we were leaving. She never once said sorry or showed any type of sympathy to the situation they put us in. She had no issue with us leaving and could have cared less." 0
+this place really rocks!...the food is delish...we dont mind the drive from the strip to come and enjoy some good food, drinks, and live musicos!!! the tacos al gobernador are yummy and the pulpitos are a must try! dont leave vegas without stopping by! 1
+"My husband and I went here on a Saturday night at about 9:30pm. It was not very busy but it was so loud, it was ridiculous. There were two \""""bands\"""" playing. One band had a tuba player and it was so loud that it sounded like there was an elephant in the room. I ordered a Diet Coke to start and I wouldn't have mind paying $2.50 for it, except for it came in a can. I think $2.50 for a can of Diet Coke (so no free refills) is way too expensive. In fact, almost everything on the menu was very expensive (most entrees are between $17 and $25), considering that the restaurant itself is very informal (almost like a diner), I thought that the prices were way too high. Between the high prices and the loud tuba, we didn't even stay long enough to order food. \nUnless you like very loud tuba music and like paying very high prices for seafood (given the atmosphere), I wouldn't go here." 0
+Great place to go eat and listen to music. Ive been here a couple of times and the food and service was awesome ,recently came to watch the world cup game and had a blast i definitely recommend this place whether to eat watch a game or just spend time with family . 1
+"I''ve attended colleges in KS, TX, and since relocating to NV, transfered again to CSN. BAD decision. They don't have enough classes for the number of students they have. Trying to get anything through admissions or financial aid is a JOKE. They tell you they need something one at a time, turn that in, and all of the sudden they need something else(JUST GIVE ME A LIST, AND YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL AT ONCE!) Semester already started and my financial aid still hasn't been reviewed. I get a different time frame from each person I talk to, 6-8 weeks, or 8-12 weeks.. well it's been 12 and I have nothing but a hold not to drop my classes. Even University of Texas with crazy amounts of students was able to get it done by the week school started. \nMy husband checked with the VA office to see if he needed to do anything when he changed his degree.. the guy gave him a piece of paper to sign and said \""""that's it\"""" school started a week ago, and we received a letter today saying they don't have his transcripts, that we sent 3 months ago, and he called to find out that he DID need to have a sheet signed by a counselor, but the uninformed guy had told us otherwise. Thanks for screwing up our housing money buddy!! They lost my transcripts as well, which when I asked them how they traced them they said by social security number (GOOD! Cause I changed my name when I got married) They didn't.. they put them in storage and I had to call and talk to probably 10 different people and tell them BOTH names for them to all look for my current name. It's just as bad trying to figure out who does what.. I got sent all over campus and standing in lines for an hour and a half, by their employees who didn't know who I needed to show my unofficial transcripts to to open a class for me.\nThe bookstore has the classes listed for the wrong books, or that don't even need books, needless to say I waited an hour and a half in line to return books, and everybody else had the same problem. This school is one disorganized mess, I think after this (one and only) semester at CSN I may do distance education from a better school with more degree choices. \nALSO, one of the most frustrating things.. I have taken online classes from every school i've been to, and had no problem. There is a \""""lockdown\"""" program for testing that won't even run on my 4 mo old laptop because my desktop manager has no option for closing (basically I can not have a clock, the date, updates running) I had to dig my husbands old computer out of a box just to take a test, and it froze on me 2 minutes in, yet the clock didn't stop running. \nI don't know who is in charge at this school, as every person I have dealt with other than cashiers is a student, but they need to get their stuff together. \n\nTHIS SCHOOL IS A JOKE!" 0
+the positive reviews must have been written by people with the munchies. The tamale was decent but the donuts were heavy and the girl at the counter had no clue of what she was selling. They are currently looking for someone who can make donuts. Sign at the door said experience is not necessary. 0
+This place was pretty good someone took me here a long time ago and I could never remember the name and I just found it. The neighborhood is not so nice But I guess don't let that run you away Have to try new things!! 0
+The hotel rooms might not be the most modern ones but they're fair for the price you pay. The room has been (mostly) clean and during our stay the location was very quit (which we were looking for). However, the fact that we had to pay an extra fee of $ 13 per day which has not been mentioned before is an unacceptable business practice not to mention the fact of price distortion. 0
+"PLEASE dont waste your time or money going here! We got 2 nights king room for our 1 year anniversary (before going to a gifted timeshare) and im so glad I ddnt stay longer than 2 nights. 1st off our tub was DIRTY im talkin someones booger, hair and lotion on the wall of the freaking shower. The bed looked worn. ( u shaped) and had a possible adjoining room so we heard our neighbors cussing out their kids and being loud in the am. Didnt mind all the black people, didnt feel \""""unsafe\"""" but the hallway smelt like weed strongly. And no ac in halls. Even for a good deal of less than $40 for both nights (groupon) I wouldnt go again. Pool is pitiful thats y they dont even mention they have one. Not kidding. Hot tub size pretty much. Didnt use it. Just overall not a great experience at all. Bowling alley sucks. Movie theatre is average. Bleh. Thats about it. Will NEVER EVER come again. \n\n They also sent me an email saying I had a reservation for the day I checked out, to come check back in for 1 night so I had to call once I had already left. Waited on phone 10 minutes only to be told they had no record of a reservation and that my card wouldnt be charged again. Bars are closed or stink...seriously" 0
+My friend and I took her car here for an oil change while my car was being repaired elsewhere.\n\nI was pleased with our experience here. We were welcomed in right away into a comfortable lobby where water and coffee was waiting. While they were busy they were still able to provide timely service. When it was discovered that some additional work was needed on my friend's car she was seen right away, given pricing and the job was done quickly.\n\nI am sure she will take her car her again and I would recommend that the good people of Las Vegas take their business here too. 1
+Always fresh and hot. Service is good . This is our favorite pizza location. What's not to love??? 1
+What can be said about Caps' Bobby? Everything, it's my favorite all time sandwich! It's the best. This location has very friendly people and it's always clean and nice. We always stop by here on our way out of town and they have no problem with making my wife her special sandwich. 1
+27 lanes to check out but only 3 - 4 at any given time, manned by people who have poor attitudes. I've been here 8 times in two weeks out of necessity because I just moved here and my household goods haven't arrived yet. Every time I go to check out, the cashiers just give a grunt to acknowledge you and the ones working the floor don't even stop when you ask a question. 0
+I dont think it deserves a star waiting on line for a hour every time I go here I get depressed. Customer service is so bad. They dont even help me when I ask for help only 2 registers open at 10pm here in vegas. The worst walmart ever. I rather travel 15 miles to go to a different walmart. Not to this one any more. 0
+Within walking distance from my family's place - I find myself at this corner convenience store whenever I want something quick and easy. \n\nI have to admit, it's an interesting mix of people that make up both the clientele and the staff there. I hope that's a nice enough way of saying that there may be some elements that may entice you to skip over this place and go elsewhere. I've never been physically involved in altercations here however I have seen a few in my time. \n\nI can say that the pumps offer Shell gas and that the pumps are usually in working order. 0
+This place is excellent. Jason was extremely helpful and polite on the phone. I only spent about thirty minutes there for them to check my tire. I was anticipating having to purchase a new tire but I paid nothing. They fixed the leak and I was good to go. By interacting with and seeing the staff, they seem to genuinely care about efficiency and customer service. 1
+Great prices, friendly staff. I feel very comfortable shopping here. 1
+Normally I wouldn't bother with a fast food joint, but every time I come here my orders are consistently messed up. No matter what day, what time of day or how simple my order is something is always wrong. Today my iced coffee didn't have ice in it. Another time I had to remind them for my change. Always a fail. 0
+There's nothing like a fresh, hot Krispy Kreme doughnut. Except, however, when you're going to use them to make bread pudding. Then they go from the exceptional to the sublime. 1
+I've been getting my haircut for years with Rosa and I have brought family and friends and everybody loved her. We all use to go together to get our haircuts, Rosa made it fun at Great Clips.I CALLED IN THE OTHER DAY AND SHE IS NO LONGER THERE. I will have to inform my family and friends the bad news. We will need to find us another Rosa who will take care of us. I'm no longer going to GREAT CLIPS. 0
+Don't order from Domino's Pizza in North Las Vegas. They charged my credit card, then messed up the order. They said I would not get a refund on my credit card for three business days. Just a few seconds of their mistake and suddenly I am responsible for the charges for three business days. This is a management problem. I hope someone in Domino's corporate manager reads this. This is poor customer service. I will never again order from any Domino's Pizza as a result of what happened tonight as I wait for three days for my refund. 0
+"HALF STAR!!! I had gotten a delivery, once it arrived I was shocked to see a flat \""""pan pizza\"""" instead of handmade pan pizza! It's my favorite pizza to order on the count of I love the bread, but in this case I got gooey uncooked mess. When I called back to tell them what was wrong Maritza told me that it could be flat as long as it was in a pan...huh? I told her I order here and normally get thick bread with air pockets she said she made my order and she can send another but it's going to be just the same..I refuse. Terrible customer service as well as terrible pizza quality!!!" 0
+I ordered the food for the first time here and decided to order delivery the lady I called asked me to hold and put the phone down I listened to her take about 15 orders while I waited 10 minutes for her to return to the call. I decided to call back and it has now been 1 hour and 15 minutes later I still had not received my food. I called to see what was wrong and told them it had been going on two hours I've been trying to eat and they need to do something. He had no sympathy for me and told me they got the address wrong ect. Horrible customer service and I'm still paying for this. Bad service wouldn't recommend delivery for anyone. Very poorly run. 0
+The WORST nail salon experience since moving to Henderson in October! Here's why:\n\nMy young daughter and I came in as walk-ins about 6:30pm and were promptly told that they close up at 7pm. When I asked if they would have time for two full mani/pedis, they said YES. We picked out polish and were seen fairly quickly.\n\nAnyone who has had their nails done anywhere is used to the fact that the salon workers will occasionally speak their native language (Vietnamese here). What I did not like about this place right off the bat was that the salon workers carried on loud, lengthy conversations in Vietnamese without any regard for their clients. It was obvious that they were talking a lot of shit about their clients in the salon. It was an uncomfortable, unpleasant experience. I was raised bilingual, and was always taught that speaking a foreign language in front of people who can not understand it was RUDE. Plain & simple. \n\nMy young daughter picked out some trendy polish for her nails & toes. She was on the verge of tears when she left the salon because the nail tech was rough with her and told her that she didn't like her color choices and that they were ugly. WTF?! Who tells a kid that??? Last time I checked, the client picks whatever they like. Way to treat a future client! I was really upset that my daughter was treated this way. \n\nMy manicure tech was rough and caused two of my fingers to bleed. My gel french manicure was ok, but it had a couple noticeable mistakes in the tip polish. Attributed to pure laziness and rushing to close up and go home. My pedicure was the only thing that looked decent, however, rather than being allowed drying time inside the salon, we were rushed to pay and rushed out. My toes were not dry when I left the salon. Honestly, NOT worth the money I paid.\n\nI will not be back to this salon and I will be letting all of my friends, family and co-workers know why. Pure shit. I will be making the drive to North Vegas to my favorite salon. It's worth it and I should have never left for something closer. 0
+"We frequent McDonalds quite often with a little 5 year old. I didn't notice this location had the f-t-f service so I am sitting waiting for someone to say \""""May I take Your Order?\"""" - just a friendly honk from behind me to nudge me away. The gal at the 1st window was very nice so that is for the one star rating I gave this location. I get to the window and the gal doesn't even greet me and gives me the wrong item. I ordered a milkshake WITHOUT whipcream. The order was correct but she made it incorrectly. For some reason I throw up by having this so I see her through the window off to the side taking off the whip cream. She comes back to the window and I told her that I saw what she did and that I can't have it or I will end up across the street in ER. She still doesn't say anything and goes to make another milkshake and gives me the milkshake without saying sorry or thank you for coming to McDonalds. Aghhhh. My big pet-peeve with ALL the McDonalds they NEVER give nor offer ketchup when you get fries and once again this happened. If you are going to offer friendly face to face service please live up to that. I hated this location and the grumpy girl - get a new job girl or a new attitude. With so many people out of work McDonalds could have hired a friendly person. Geeeeeez" 0
+It's McDonalds that should say a lot. I really don't like the way their drive thru works... Why cant I just order at the board? It would be so much easier if you had the menu in front of you to double check what the guy at the window is saying... It's not like they were going to getting right anyway. I do give McD's credit for having great ice cream! I don't know why but I have always loved their cones... It's really the only edible thing there. 0
+Gaetano's is one of the nicest restaurants that I have been to in Las Vegas so far! We went there to celebrate our anniversary and we were not disappointed! I had their Chicken Picatta and asked for a few alterations such as sauce on the side, less butter etc. and everything I asked for they gladly accommodated! Their menu is very extensive and authentic Italian cuisine. Our water glasses were never empty and the service was exquisite! Lovely table cloths on every table which made for a very nice ambience! It's no wonder that they won Best of Las Vegas 6 or 7 times! 1
+Over priced and overrated. While I admit the butternut squash ravioli was enjoyable, the calamari was flavorless rubber and the tiramisu was lackluster at best. Randall and Andrew are wonderful servers, but I found Gaetano himself to be incredibly off-putting. I've also heard tell that he has a tendency to treat his employees with disrespect, and as a former service industry employee myself, I take serious issue with that. Overall, not an establishment I care to patronize again. 0
+I am adding my comments to tag with JANET N'S comment on 12/21/14, I was the person who brought the Groupon. Had the Waiter taken our coupons when we offered them to him at the beginning of service, we all could have avoided the embarrassment and humiliation we endured. The so called Mrs. Manager /Hostess was rude, and both Mgr. and Waiter continued to act inappropriately by returning to our table to voice their opinions to us. In addition, the Waiter placed an 18% service charge (mind you we are only a party of 4) on our check, assuming that he deserved it. Two more negatives: 1). The 7 up we ordered, was never replaced as the BAR ran out of 7 up-it was 5 pm when the restaurant opened that they ran out of soda? 2). The restaurant did not serve fresh grated Parmesan cheese. That was shocking considering the price point and the theme of the restaurant indicating Italian food served. Not a great Christmas Dinner experience! 0
+I don't know what is squeakier in these theaters... The hips of the older crowd that filled 95% of the seats, or the chairs EVERY time someone shifted their weight. The chairs were just ridiculous. The olds, just meant more talking during the movie.\n\n Also the arm rests are awful! They are concave and hardly padded at all, in between hard plastic edges!!! So it feels like you are resting your arm on bones.\n\nAnd a minor complaint, the bathrooms don't have a paper towel option to dry your hands, only blowers that blow cold, not warm, air. After a 2 hr movie, in a cold theater, that is not pleasant at all! 0
+I like the location of this theater since we ate dinner at The District and stayed at Green Valley Station. We saw the movie Little Focker and I do have to say that the seats were very comfortable and the inside of the theater was very clean. The sound and picture was excellent. The Women's bathroom was filthy. I went into 5 different stalls until I found a clean one to use. Also, two of the workers were wearing the appropriate shirt and color pants but they had the pants hanging low that there butt cracks would be showing if their shirt was not long enough. Not appropriate and if I was their manager I would be sending them home. I don't personally like that style of clothing but I feel if you dress like that that is fine but not to work. So, this leads me to believe that there is lack of management there. 0
+The first thing I has to say about this place is that it is NOT Mexican. They need to change the name of this place or something because this is not Mexican at ALL. \nI rally hate this place and about every single person in my Mexican family hated it. \nEvery single one of them agree that it is not Mexican at all. \nTaco Bell would be more Mexican than this. I'm embarrassed of this place. \nI've eaten here 3 times and I hated everything. My parents hate it too and we couldn't even finish our meal. \nI have no idea how anyone could eat here. \nI eat almost anywhere and I hate making bad reviews but this place is just that bad.\nIf people like it then that's fine and all but I can't stand that it's called Mexican. 0
+My first visit to Yoga Sanctuary East Side location was an expectation of a better studio than the West side. I came for Shawn's 2nd series of Ashstanga practice on a Saturday. The class was amazing! \n\nBack to the studio, a friend mentioned east side studio is a lot better than west side. It is located inside a 2 story building/shopping center. I had to take the elevators or stairs to the studio. As I waited in the lobby for the class to start, it felt that I was more in an office environment rather than in a studio so I was disappointed. Once I walked into the room where the class is held, it was definitely better! 2 huge windows and you can see the vigorous and mountainous desert oasis. It actually was nicer and I did appreciate a wonderful view during my ashtanga practice. 1
+Great food! Great service! awesome portions! dream about their food after only being there once. Can not wait to return! Love the New York feel but the food comes out like it was made only for you!!!! 1
+Pasta: over-cooked Lasagna, drenched in Cheese, no Bechamel.\nPizza: dough and sauce okay, way too much cheese, boring\n\nService: unattentive old man. \nAtmosphere: Vinyl tablecloth, tacky deco, could be in the Bronx\n\nNo reason to ever go back. 0
+Buon gusto is the bomb. Pizza is really good. 1
+Waited over 30 minutes for our food. Was it worth it? Nope. Food didn't have any taste I had to season myself. I don't think I wanna come back again. Poor server was really nice. But What's up with the kitchen? What a shame. 0
+We ate here today for lunch and service was horrible! We were seated promptly and it took almost five minutes for our server to come over and greet us. She took our order since we had long enough to look over the menu in her absence. Before our food came, she informed us it would only be a few more minutes which was nice. Our food came and our waitress came right after and asked us if everything looked ok. That was the last time we saw her until it was time for the check. We came here with a kids eat free coupon and our check was wrong so she had to go fix it. She came back and apologized and told us it was so busy because of the coupon. That's funny because there were several open tables near us. I don't blame the waitress though, is one falls on management and not having enough staff to accommodate more people during busy times or when a coupon is put out. I don't understand why it is so hard to get decent service in restaurants. We are not high maintenance at all, but expect our drink glasses to never go empty, is that too much to ask? I shouldn't have to flag down a hostess or another server to refill my drink or ask for more napkins. 0
+Stale cone, asked for chocolate sprinkles, and got rainbow. 0
+Okay soo i decided to choose this supercuts to get my haircut at because the last time i got a haircut they did a great job. This time i was a little nervous because i made the decision to cut off all of my hair. (meaning pixie cut) And i didnt have the money to go to a fancy salon when i knew that supercuts would do an equally great job if not better than a salon that would cost 30 just for a haircut. Anyways i went as soon as they opened and was sat in a chair immediately!! Emily, who is the manager i believe cut my hair. And she did such an amazing job. I showed her pictures and described exactly what i wanted and she did just that. I am more than happy with my experience. I definitely recommend getting your haircut here! 1
+My nails chipped the next day. Gel was cracking. In after she did my nails they were very score but I think it's because she didn't clear the critic from under the nail. It was not busy so I don't know why she did a half job on me. Will never go back... Wait the pedicure was good but who wants to go to two different places to get their feet and nails done 0
+I love this place. It's unique. It's not New York thin with little cheese and cut in wedges. \n\nGreat sauce, great crust, great sausage, lots of cheese, cut in little squares. Awesome.\n\nOrder with extra sauce. Good stuff. You can find cheaper pizza but not much better around here. Yum. 1
+Went here for drinks on a Saturday night and the place was not extremely busy but for some reason it was like pulling teeth to have my beer filled. Maybe the bartenders were having an off night but after 5 minutes of the bartenders walking by i had to flag them down for a cocktail. \n\nWe ordered 12 of the boneless wings that came out extremely quickly...maybe 2 quickly. The chicken totaly dry, the sauce didn't even seem present. Perhaps said chicken had been from a previous order or cooked before ordered. \n\nIf you're just looking for a place to watch a game and do not care about service, food, and drinks this would be a great choice as they did have many games on. 0
+It not often drive too this side of town but every year come Match Madness tradition meet some friends we drink and watch games all day. IF UNLV is in the tournament this is THE PLACE too be! It amazes me the past two years many Rebel fans come out support not just watch but vocal too. Lots of flat screens all around the bar in different sizes so watch any game on great spot. \n\nThe bar area not that big space so if its packed like aka Rebels game go early. The dining area is decent size area mostly table not many booths. The parking lot not problem in shopping mall so plenty too go around. \n\nThe food always been fan of their food especially the boneless wings and variety of sauces you can choose from my favorite is the mango sauce. Selection of draft beers is always good. It not no yard house but over 20 or more beers too choose from on tap. Something there you can enjoy. 1
+I was at the bar playing max bets and got my bill and was charged full price for my drinks? Nothing comped. Left as an unhappy customer.You would think blowing a couple hundred buck at video poker would at least comp me a few drinks. Nope. 0
+This place is a nightmare. YOU ARE SERVING CHICKEN WINGS, NOT GOLD NUGGETS. The price is outrageous. 2 people, no alcohol, dinner menu. With tip- $60. What are you people thinking???? I hear you can get some good deals on the lunch menu. Will not be finding out. Need to take a second mortgage to eat here. Not worth the expense. Go anywhere else. 0
+I frequent this location often-We usually order online or phone it in and get food to go- and usually pay with a credit/debit card. \nBE AWARE ----my husband gave a five dollar tip (granted, he should have given more, but in his defense it wasn't a big order and it was to-go) and his card was charged with a 40 dollar tip. \nOnly because I was looking over my account regarding another issue did I question the large purchase at BWW. I called and spoke to a manager, and was told it would be looked into. The extra 35 dollars was refunded several days later, but I never received a call back, or any apology of any sort. \nThat is extremely shady- and stealing! To not even get at least an apology is poor business practice. 0
+I live next to a different Smith's so when I walked into this one and saw how neat and clean they keep it, I was jealous! Freshly baked bread, deli counter, friendly employees and even hot soup that you can eat in the store! Wish I lived closer to it :( 1
+This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in Nevada. The fish is always the freshest. The food is just top of the line. The service is always very good as well. I remember reading that Osaka in Henderson was on a list of the 50 best sushi restaurants in the world...and the other 49 were in Japan, so that kind of says something right there. I highly recommend this location. I was not as crazy about the other locations as they didn't have the same awesome quality of fish and pleasant atmosphere. 1
+We are regulars here. On may 2. 2014 our usual party of five showed up for my sons birthday. Now we love eating here but as we were seated in the back at the teppan table a large cockroach crawled out from the side of the grill and headed toward my daughter....the manager just smiled said he would kill it and moved us to the next table! No offers of any kind followed! This was disgusting and will surely end our twice monthly dinners there-gross!!! 0
+4 stars b/c I wish they were AYCE\n\nOsaka's is one of the original sushi joints in Las Vegas. Their rolls are very delicious but they do get costly b/c they don't offer all you can eat. When my bf and I go here our bill is usually $100+. Osaka's is good if you don't want to be gluttonous. 1
+Not the best AYCE sushi place in Vegas. \nThe one waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. It's work, we know but that's just bad customer service. \nAlso don't get the shumai(spchek). Tasted like it was the frozen kind. My gf spit it out and wrapped it up in a tissue, then put the last two pieces in another tissue and slipped it into my pocket so we didn't have to eat it. Threw it away right after we left.\nQuick tip: don't get all the nigiri or rollsin one order, they will put them all together and if you get any with sauces such as the garlic sauce or teriyaki sauce, they will mix into the other rolls. Idk about some but I like my nigiri without a sauce unless I plan on dipping it into some soy sauce. \nIt gets two stars cause the chefs called the waitress to help us. Or else it would've gotten one. 0
+This place is not good sushi and the prices don't reflect the service. I went with 2 friends and the waitress made a huge deal about my friend returning her cucumber salad that looked a few days old. Will not be going back. Smith's on Valle Verde makes better rolls! 0
+This place is very overrated. The hamburgers and sides are way overpriced. Sure, the fried egg option is awesome but the burgers do not taste that great. I went to lunch here with a friend and between the two of us it was $28+ dollars. Way too much money for a fast food hamburger stand. For that price, I could eat at Hubert Keller's Burger Bar. The service here sucks too, I was gambling around 4AM and went up to the counter. The guy cooking did not even acknowledge me. So I just left. There are way better hamburger places than this dump!\n\nLast great hamburger stand my A$$!!!!!!!!!!! --Very disappointed 0
+This burger joint operates in the Green Valley Ranch Casino and is a Fatburger franchise. Now Fatburger is renowned in California for their juicy delicious burgers. However their reputation does NOT translate to the Green Valley Ranch Casino location. I went there about a month ago and asked for a medium large fatburger, hold the relish and mayo. The mayo and relish were held however the burger came as a salty grossly overcooked piece of meat, more tasteless than the inexpensive major burger chains and cost $11.45. I was shocked. I recently returned and placed the same order for a large fatburger medium rare. The waitress said fine. Again to my surprise I received an overcooked burger loaded with salt. A piece of shoe leather would have been more appetizing!! Again I paid $11.45. Two times is enough for me. This place is the WORST and does not come close to living up to the Fatburger standards. This franchise needs to be closed. You would do better and cheaper eating at any other burger joint in Las Vegas and there are many. 0
+Nothing outstanding here. Portions are a good size. Lots of variety to choice from. Staff doesn't seem to leave behind the counter. There's a small salsa bar but nothing to fuss about. I've had the fish tacos which were a little bland. Same for the chicken burritos, not much flavor. Not sure why I expected this place to be good, bigger menu than del taco but not much on taste. If you're hungry and need a quick bite I guess it'll do. 0
+If I could give this place no stars, I would. Worst manicure I've ever had. They upcharged my 13 year old sister kid sister without first alerting one of us the change in pricing. Total rip off, rude service, not even worth going back to get my nails fixed. 0
+The facility is beautiful, nice and clean with great massage chairs but the service was terrible. I came in with my cousin. I got a mani and pedi and my cousin got a gel manicure. I was out in the chair and put my feet in water for 40 minutes before they started servicing me. I wish they had at least done me first and then my cousin so that she wouldn't have to wait a whole hour before I finished. They didn't apologize, and did mediocre work on my mani and pedi. They saw how unhappy I was about the wait and told me that the others made an appointment. 0
+Panda Express food is reliable and standardized, and we enjoy it. But this location is in serious need of organization. There was almost no line when I arrived around 4:30pm on a weeknight, but they did not seem to plan ahead to replace items that were sold out. There were no mixed vegetables, so they asked someone to make some (they did not, not at first). Then while I was waiting for the veg, the chow mein sold out and they had to make more. Then while I was waiting for those, the broccoli beef sold out and they called out for more. After those were ready, THEN they started on the veg. They had 3 guys cooking in the back, but they need a plan to continuously replace the items that are popular and almost gone. I waited 20 minutes for my take-out while others just went around me, then when they finally had my items ready I had to remind them what I ordered, as they were about to put in the wrong thing (maybe the server was new and still learning the codes). This is the closest Panda Express to my home, but I'll be going to a different location in the future. 0
+What a great little hidden gem! Jimbo, the bartender, was super sweet and very attentive! I went on a Thursday, but WILL be back on a Wednesday because word around the campfire is there is a GREAT ladies' night deal! I had the Rodeo Burger. DE-LISH! The BBQ sauce was tangy and fresh and the BEER BATTERED FRIES were to DIE for! I am a fan of beer battered anything. Another bonus was the beers on tap. Alaskan amber (my fave) AND Alaskan White. Also Magic Hat!! Which is a little hard to find on the west coast. I highly recommend coming and sitting at the bar on a weeknight when it's nice and quiet. Next time I am trying the fish tacos! 1
+Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Pasta was a little oily for my taste. 1
+My family and I came here for the first time last night. We were all very pleased with our meals. It was quite fantastic. \n\nWe started off with the bread with herbs, olive oil, and balsamic which was fantastic. The bread was nice and warm. We also ordered the calamari and zucchini fritte. The calamari was way overcooked and we were not satisfied with it at all, I could barely pick it up with my fork because it was so crunchy. The zucchini fritte was very delicious. The garlic aioli that it came with was also very tasty. \n\nI had the Chicken Bryan with garlic mashed potatoes. The chicken had goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, and basil on it. It was so delicious. The goat cheese almost melted in my mouth when I ate it. It was fantastic. However, the chicken was a tiny bit overcooked but the flavors made up for it. The mashed potatoes were also awesome! I also had the peach sangria which was good but it tasted a lot like juice. \n\nMy husband had the chicken trio and he also enjoyed his meal very much. Although, he did say that his chicken was a bit overcooked. My parents both had the veal Marsala and they enjoyed it very much too. I didn't get to taste theirs so I can't really comment on it. \n\nThe service was great too but not the best waiter I've ever had. He was quick and efficient though so it was good. The girl at the front desk was not very friendly though. \n\nOverall, a great place and it's always booming with business. Every time I drive by the parking lot is always packed. The food is great and we were satisfied. 1
+"Real Italian it ain't, but Carrabba's it a cut above other Americanized chains like Olive Garden and Macaroni Grill. What sets this place apart from the others is their woodfired grill and more \""""exotic\"""" ingredients for the palates of regular Joes. My favorite dish on the menu is their Chicken Bryan, a fire-roasted chicken breast (yes, a real breast, not a processed breast 'patty') topped with a lemon butter sauce, sundried tomatoes and goat cheese. \n\nCarrabba's is also really good at accommodating special eating plans. I'm a low carber and they've always been super nice about letting me substitute veggies for pasta (they'll even make the chicken soup WITHOUT noodles in it if you ask). I appreciate the level of customization that they offer. The olive oil on the table is crap, but they do get extra points for bringing out a grater with fresh parmesan cheese to top all of your entrees. \n\nThe prices are a bit high for what you get (plan on spending about $50 on an appetizer, soda and entrees for two -- not including alcohol or dessert, before tip), but at least they serve fresh, quality food. \n\nThe service at this location has always been good and friendly. The restaurant atmosphere is really drab and sad and is in need of a makeover. It's depressing, actually. VERY dark (not the good, romantic kind of dark, the super dismal and melancholic kind of sad) and VERY dank. Ask for a seat near the open kitchen so you can watch the cooks in action." 1
+Went here last night. Food wasn't great, really what you would expect from a place like this. There was a clothing plastic tag in my salad. They comped my meal. The waiter was a good guy. Great bread, I'll give them that. 0
+Mike was our server he was knowledgeable great personality very attentive the food and his service was awesome. We will definitely be back and ask for him. 1
+This restaurant is owned by Tommy Rocker's ex-wife, Donna. The d\u00e9cor is reminiscent of a lodge you might expect to find somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. Our meal began with a mixed salad lightly dressed with a vinaigrette. We each ordered the evening's special, fresh halibut roasted in the oven and served with a citrus sauce that was accompanied by fingerling potatoes and a saut\u00e9 of fresh vegetables. The portion size was about 8 ounces and the fish was moist and delicious. The only negative, a minor one, was our server was a bit disengaged. Overall, our meal exceeded expectations. 1
+We went there on Christmas day, we called ahead of time to see if we needed reservations, they said no, unless you want a booth. So we reserved a booth and told them we would be there in half an hour. We arrived and no booth available, she says I see your name here, but its first come first serve, so we waited at the bar, when we were seated we ordered appetizers which were really good, but then didnt get our dinner for over an hour later. People were coming and going and we were still waiting, I complained and was told they had a party in the back room, so they were very busy. When my steak arrived it was burnt and dry, I asked for a container, I figured my dogs would like that. Worse service ever and not the friendliest place. 0
+Tasty food, super friendly and efficient staff, ice cold beer. Why only 2 stars then? Sewer problem, the bar had a very bad odor that the staff tried to mask it with a candle in the restroom and by opening the doors on a cold night. Not the first time we've experienced this there. Hope it's fixed soon or we may have to find another watering hole- too bad. 0
+A great place to eat. Fresh food and good people behind the bar. 1
+"This place is the reason why I started liking sushi... I tried it out a couple months ago and now I go back AT LEAST once a week. My favorites are\""""I Love My Ass\"""" and \""""Triple X.\"""" The staff is friendly and the manager is always around to make sure everyone is happy with their dining experience. Nowhere else satisfies my sushi cravings except I Love Sushi!" 1
+This place was super busy and yet we got seated right away. I'm not going to lie I'm not a sushi person, but all of my family is so ya... They loved loved loved their sushi everyone that got a roll was so happy.\n\nI got the Chicken Yakisoba it was soooooo good! I was very happy with my dish. \n\nOur waitress was so cute, nice and very attentive. I loved the atmosphere of this place. The family absolutely found their favorite sushi place! 1
+WORST EXPERIENCE WITH SPRAY TANNING OF MY LIFE!! Apparently living in the desert and having very dry skin does not work well with spray tans. I would like to have been told that prior to tanning and what possible side effects I could experience should I choose to go forward with the spray tan. I am now a freckled mess and my hands look 80 rather than 39...The result is blotchy, freckled and hideous. I was never given a warning that this could happen and when I went back to show the guy what happened, he had no remorse and never even apologized for what happened. AAAAGH! Seriously, don't waste your money on this crap; go play outside in the sun for a little each day with sunscreen on :(( 0
+Got food poisoning from this particular Taco Bell. : ( Will never eat Taco Bell again. I don't care how late you're open OR how much I've had to drink...it's not worth it. If you're looking for great Mexican food...go up the street to Fausto's or Roberto's. 0
+If I could give a 0 stars, I would. We went to this Applebees yesterday (Saturday night) around 11:30 pm before they were about to close. We ordered a couple of appetizers (half price) and a diet pepsi.\nThe diet pepsi that they served was awful. It had no carbonation. When I told the server, she said they cant do anything about it, but however went back and got me a regular carbonated drink. At that point I knew that this was going to be an awful experience. \nOur food came and it was OK. Sliders were super dry (meat was charred) but fries were OK. My boneless buffalo wings were good. After we finished we got the check and then all customer experiences went south. \nFirst they brought our bill which were not discounted. When I pointed that out, our server said that it was a mistake and would correct it. When the corrected bill came, they still had overcharged me for the sliders. The normal sliders were $8.79 and they charged me $4.99 for half price. I don't know where they do their math, but perhaps they should take a basic arithmetic course to learn to divide. \nShe corrected it and we left the place with a horrible experience. Strangely, the manager never came to apologize or say anything about the whole incident. That really is unacceptable when you are making double errors in your service.\nNeedless to say, we are never going to go back there. I think this store has gotten enough negative reviews over the past and it should not be even open. \nReally , really bad experience. 0
+This location of Applebee's was disappointing. \n\nWe stopped in for a quick dinner. It was during their happy hour (3-6pm) so some of the appetizers were 1/2 off. We wanted to try their chicken quesadilla. It was full of chicken, bacon and cheese. Actually this was probably the best part of dining here. \n\nFor our meal we split the chicken fajita rollup with french fries. A long long time ago, this used to be my favorite thing to order here. Boy have times changed. It really wasn't great. The french fries they served with it were horrible. My body dehydrated after eating one because of all the salt they dumped on them. I had to drink a lot water after one french fry. Needless to say I didn't eat anymore. \n\nService here really lacked. I think our waiter/bartender just rolled out of bed. There wasn't any sense of courtesy or personality. Sorry Applebee's but I think you dropped the ball... and it rolled away. 0
+We got seated quickly, waiter started off bringing the wrong drink for my son. VICTOR is the waiters name. He took our order so quickly but we wanted an appetizer since is was happy hour. But he took over 20 mins to come back and said it was past happy hour time. My sons food has refills on the fries and he told us it doesnt but menu says it does. Then he said is 99 cents and should of told him from the beginning of the order. I will never eat here again if my server is VICTOR. This man needs to be fired. The ladys next to us complained to the Manager about him. Wow fire VICTOR 0
+"If you like Disneyland and waiting hours to ride rides, you will love this s*!t show of an office. My son has seen Dr Burford, Ky, Greenspon, Blank over the past 4 months Plan on being there all day. They moved to an even smaller location this week which is nicer than their \""""prison\"""" looking old location. However the prison setting is rather appropriate since their staff looks like a bunch of degenerates on a work release program. Do yourself and child better like I did today and fire these losers." 0
+Horrible drive thru! I waited 10 mins after i paid before they told me the fryer was not on and they were unable to service me. 0
+I have two gripes. They don't tell you the price immediately. Sometimes I have waited 30 minutes to find out. The worst thing is the waiting room. NO TV. In this day and age everyone should have a TV especially for sports and news. I have complained numerous times since I have been a customer since it opened. 0
+I won't be back. They offer the different oil change services including the 24.95 basic and the 34.95 signature service. I got into my truck after purchasing the more expensive signature service only to notice the floors weren't vacuumed and the windows weren't washed. I imagine the tire pressure wasn't really checked and all the other services that go along with the more expensive option weren't really completed. As a consumer, I feel like I did not get the value for what I paid for. This does not make me want to be a lifelong customer! 0
+Today at legacy urgent care I was appalled by the behavior of the front seat lady. She was rude to me and my mother. My mom called to pay my deductible, she slammed the phone down on her and she cursed under her breathe. Her name is Elizabeth. I have never been treated so horribly here, but she has always been a little rude, today just went too far. 0
+Horrible! Don't go to this place... with the new owners they probably changed chefs as well. They suck big time! Mochi was ice frozen... when we complained about the quality of sushi & how hard the Mochi was they didn't care. Horrible! Stay away from this sushi joint! 0
+We have been here many times but tonight's ayce experience made us think about not going back there again. Food servers acted like they did not want us there. Felt like being rushed out. They missed a couple of our orders on the ayce list. My last order was the dancing eel. It was not served to us yet and the waitress was already giving us the check. We felt like they wanted us out so we paid and left without getting our last order. Been in the food beverage industry for almost 10yrs. Would never treat my guests this way. Makes me sad since they have really good sushi. I 0
+After trying out a few other nearby places, I have been most pleased with Maple Cleaners. First, they do all the cleaning on-site rather than have have your clothes delivered to a warehouse and then brought back in a van the next day. I'm not sure why I like that so much, but I do. Their prices are fair and they have always done an excellent job with my suits, shirts, jackets, slacks, etc.\n\nThey offer next-day pickup and the staff is friendly. One time sticks out in particular: I brought in a suit I needed early the next morning for an important meeting and when I drove up, she saw me and remembered me, grabbed my suit before I even made it to the counter, and wished me luck at the meeting. 1
+"I went to Wendy's and my hamburger was raw! Every time I go to this one, they mess up something on the order. I know it's fast food but come on. I don't even go to the other Wendy's in the area because they are so bad. There is always an army back there and some how they can't get an order right. \n\nThis Wendy's location has this women that works the register that is Russian? (Sorry if I may be mistaken.) This lady has to be one of the rudest fast food employees I have ever seen. I wish I could say she is a nice lady and blah blah blah, but I am just being honest. I always call her the \""""Hamburger Nazi!\"""" She just yells at you with no smile; \""""For here or to go!\"""" I'm not sure if it is a cultural thing or what. At least the burn outs in other places smile. I get nervous every time I order. I have to spout out the order very fast and she cuts you off. Go see for yourself, She is there everyday! I've even got her in the drive-thru a few times. \n\nI wish Dave was still alive because Wendy's was so much better back in the day. I hope I don't get this lady in trouble. I just want to tell her to relax. Cheers!" 0
+Came here to get new tires, because my tread was getting pretty low on the front two. Ended up selling me all four, and I can't honestly tell you if it was absolutely necessary or not.. But its ok, because now they are all new. About a week later I left town and parked my car at the airport to come back to my rear tire completely flat. Upset because I had just gotten new ones, but they said it was under warranty so I took it back in. First staff member wasn't the friendliest, and I waited an hour and a half for them to patch a hole or find what was wrong. They came out to say they couldn't find anything wrong with it( after putting it in water to see bubbles and everything. etc..) I was pretty upset, but figured, well If it gets flat again I will just bring it back. Literally, 4 days later the exact same tire.. flat. Thankfully I have an air pressure pump at my condo because there is no way I could of even drove to a gas station. I filled it, and as I was putting the cap on the gauge, I see a very thick, and metal something sticking out in the tread. Exactly what had caused the initial flat. VERY upset, that they ' couldn't find it' I took it back, circled it in the brightest red lipstick I own and barged in. Store manager was there that day and was very nice and apologetic, and they patched the tire successfully. However, I don't think I will go back next time as it makes me a bit weary to know that tire tecs can't find a piece of metal sticking out of the tire. Also felt a bit like they tried to take me the first round since I was a female and was upfront about knowing nothing about car specs. 0
+Excellent service! I brought my truck in for tire repair and the wait was longer than expected so I had to leave. I brought in back a few days later and I was not charged for the repair because of the wait. 1
+First I have to say I have driven past Fanny's for as long as I can remember. Today I had to get some key's made for work and when I finished I was right next door so I finally went in after all this time. I was glad I did. The waitress was very nice and helpful went over the specialties on the menu and when I told her I would have to bring my daughter in to try their tuna she immediately brought me a sample to try. \nI got my order in less than 5 minutes! Amazing!!! I ordered the California Club it comes with a side of pasta salad or potato salad. I got the pasta and I expected the regular old boring side the I usually toss out. Instead I got a wonderful fresh and delicious salad. The sandwich was very very good! This place was an unexpected gem!! I love it and will definitely come back with my family! 1
+"My go to place after Bikram Yoga! The price is quite reasonable and the staff are always pleasant. They are very efficient too. There are stools there for customers to sit, read a magazine while they wait for their smoothies. \n\nI like the fact that they have \""""Dessert Companion\"""" issue. I usually grabbed one before I go. My favorite drink is the Berry Upbeet. It has many awesome goodness in this one blended concoction. Earl's favorite is the Apple 'n Greens. The next one I want to try is the Orange Carrot Karma. \n\nCan't go wrong with any of their smoothies though...I am a fan!" 1
+This was the 3rd salon I tried out in Vegas after Diva's Studio and Limelight Salon. I came in for a a cut only. The stylist I had was real nice, and at that time had 2 years experience for hair. I asked for a bob cut. I liked she used scissors to cut my thick asian hair. My hair was shorter than I wanted and I wasn't too impressed by how the bob turned out. I wasn't too thrilled I spent $55 for it either. \n\nI guess it's worth trying if my friends in the hospitality industry and at my government job were getting nice cuts here...Just not for me. 0
+Hello everyone out there, if you are looking for new salon to pamper you from head toes, come and check out the new look of Euphoria. 1
+I've been meaning to write this for a while, but it's felt like such a chore! \n\nThis location is great. Clean everything, friendly staff, never crowded. The wait for food is never more than 5-10 minutes.\n\nNow, the food. These are arguably some of the best fish tacos to be had. I really like that they've expanded their side offerings (pick 2: black or pinto beans, chips, rice). Not a fan of the rice, but the beans are always tasty. The salsas are all delish. I get a burrito every once in a while, which have all been great. \n\nI just wish there was more food. The two taco plate just doesn't fill me up! A third taco would fix that problem, but adding more items to your order makes it go up in price exponentially. If I'm already paying $7 for my combo, I'm disinclined to buy another taco/burrito/some other food item for $3+\n\nGreat food, great service, portions leave something to be desired. 1
+"Needed to return a package to sender, they wanted to charge me $2.00 to put one piece of tape across the box. Got the wrong item from amazon and it said to take it back to a UPS store. I had to explain to her that my wife has a PO Box there, then she rolled her eyes and told her daughter/assistant to \""""just tape it\"""". Poor attitude, poor service. I didn't need to buy anything so I understand I wasn't contributing to their business except for the amazon prime service I have that allowed UPS to ship me a package, but the attitude was unnecessary. Would've gladly paid $2 or more if the lady was just nicer." 0
+This company will rob local shoppers on a regular basis. I just left the self checkout where there is a big display. BUY 2 get 2 FREE! Six candy choices on display. Only the HERSHEY CANDY BAR QUALIFIES. Bottom right, on the floor, placement...be careful as you try to feed your family. Good business at our expense.,.booooooo 0
+I just got home from Salon Salon and I'm really happy with the way it turned out! Page took care of my cut and color, it was my 1st time getting my hair professionally colored, she did several different shades and it came out better then I expected. Also better then expected was the price:) I think I have finally found the salon I have been looking for, YAY! 1
+Service? Yeah....good luck with that. When you get help it's great, but finding good help at this location is like playing Marco Polo without any water and without anyone responding back. \n\nI go here because of the deals. Sales and Kohl's cash make their usually ridiculous prices a lot more reasonable. Sometimes the inventory here is a mess, perhaps those same people you can't find to help you can't be bothered to stock the place either. And then there's the checkouts which when I go in always seems to have a line. A line that moves S-L-O-W! A line with some nice little old lady wanting to write a check. Or pay with nickels. Or they forgot their Kohl's cash and have to dig through a purse the size of Rhode Island to find it...all while you wait and cool your heels. \n\nOh and one last thing. Getting in and out of the parking lot to get back to the 215 is kind of a pain in the rear. It's definitely bad traffic design on display. In short I go here only when I kinda have to and while the jewelry sale pricing is insane and it makes her happy, I always leave grumbling about the experience. \n\n2 Stars, and I'm being generous. 0
+Dr. litchfield is the best endocrinologist there is in the State of Nevada. Quite possibly the U.S. as well. A person couldn't get a better Doctor. He's caring, listens well to patients and always takes his time with you. Unlike others, he still takes new patients. The time you might wait to get in is well worth it! His office staff is really great, very helpful. 1
+Although the pricing is very affordable, they load their meat with tons of salt. I must have drank several cups of water to balance the sodium intake. I've definitely had bettter. 0
+I was excited that there was a Mexican joint that I can walk to. I went there twice for carne asada tacos and california burritos and both times were a sore disappointment. I love gringo Mexican food that's greasy and indigestible but the flavors were horrible. The meat was way too salty and the salsa was bland and undesirable. They got the gringo tortilla right but everything else simply tasted wrong. Then I was really bummed when I bit into my burrito and there were no fries. Where was the california burrito that I had ordered?! Ah what sadness! 0
+I would NOT recommend this place at all!! I tired the Al pastor and asada sopes. \n\nThe asada was pale looking, no color and dry. I spit out half the meat because it was fat I was chewing on.\n\nThe Al pastor was mushy and overly seasoned.\n\nThe sopes portion was burnt and had chunks of corn it in which made it taste sweet.. not a fan at all.\n\nThe toppings on the sopes consisted of the fake prepackaged shredded cheese. Tasted like I had watered down American sour cream. The beans did not taste fresh and out of a rosarita can. \n\nTo drink I had the horchata.. tasted watered down and not homemade. Def came from a package.\n\nThis place was worse than Robertos. And if you've ate there you know it is just as far from authentic as taco bell. 0
+I heard about this place from an old co-worker at Green Valley Ranch, so I decided to give it a shot. If you are a GVR employee, Sandy gave a discount. Remember to ask if this still applies.\n\nI went through a stage where I have cut and dyed my hair in every possible manner and color under the sun. I put my trust completely in Sandy's magical hands. With a lion's mane and a personality just as bold, she is a hoot. She is not one of those stylists who rush you in and out, but takes time to assess, ask for what you are going for, and suggest some slight modifications if necessary. If you are in a hurry, I do not suggest this place, because she is meticulous. \n\nThe staff in this establishment are all friendly and lively. It is a welcoming environment. 1
+I was in Vegas for a meeting, and noticed the Bernina sign -- just had to stop. It is a beautiful, clean and well stocked fabric store. So many high quality brands, I had a hard time deciding what to get. There is a lot of inspiration in the form of quilts, handbags, and some clothing items displayed. The staff was friendly and attentive.\nThey had some kind of class going on in a very spacious training facility. I'd love to see a store like this in Scottsdale! 1
+Save your money, and don't go here.\nThis place is so stuck up!\nWe went in there, and walked the entire store, and NOT A SINGLE person acknowledged us. The sales people were NOT busy, chit chatting with each other about outside of work topics.\n\nNo thanks. 0
+Piss poor... spent 200.00 on an office chair along with a coffee table for another 230.00. Sales person stated both are in-stock in the RC Willey clearance center. He then went to advise me that it was *10 minutes* away. From the Henderson location to North Vegas?! more like 30-40 minutes. \n\nArrive at the RC Willey clearance center to get notified at that time that all they have for me is the coffee table, the chair's still in Utah. Great... so I call them advise that I spent all this time driving to pick up one item when I was advised two items in-stock. \n\nI admit, they did try to fix the problem and offered to ship to me, which I was grateful for. However, I don't think I should wait over a week from when I originally went to will call the item(s). \n\nSo, week goes by and the driver calls to advised that they'll be delivering within an hour. At this time I was finally happy that the product was being delivered. \n\nThink I was happy? Wrong! The chair came pre-assembled, which I did not mind IF it was done properly. The screws that mount to the arm rests were either stripped or not even screwed on all the way. the bottom base of the seat that mounts to the lower end of the chair was CARELESSLY done. The whole assembly looks like they did not give a **** and just used a power tool WITHOUT EVEN ALIGNING THE SCREWS FIRST! So there's several stripped screws due to carelessness and several that were not even screwed down PERIOD. This company really cares about their customers'. NOT.\n\nSo, I called complained. NOW, I have to wait another 4 days (the chair is in stock here in Nevada) to get a replacement. Any compensation? NOPE!\n\nWill definitely NOT buy from here again. Going to try Walker as I hear better reviews from friends/family. 0
+Rip Off's!!! They did an oil change for me, inspected my brakes and told be they were fine, but I needed a new water pump for $800!!! LOL \nHad it, all my hoses, all my belts, new thermostat and radiator flush for $400!!\nSomewhere Else!!!\n\nThen when I returned the next week because my brakes had been squeaking since they inspected them the week before, they had the balls to tell me it was because I needed new brakes.\n\nWhen I told them their Mac has just said my brakes were fine last week, they said I must have driven them hard!! IN A WEEK????\n\n\nTook my truck down the street to Midas on St Rose...they told me I still had 50% left on my pads!!!\nDo yourself a favor....DONT DO BUSINESS with these cheese balls!!!!! 0
+For someone who can trip over a flat road while walking, cycling seemed like a bad idea. \n\nHowever Terry and his crew at the bike shop got me going on not 1...but 2 b fantastic bikes. \n\nHe taught me how to fix my bike in many of his bike maintenance classes. \nHe fixed my bike on a regular basis (after the rider of the bike would mess it up)...and his group rides gave me confidence. .. I even got into racing. \n\nI trust and recommend the Bike Shop to anyone. .. 1
+I am an OB card member. We signed up for our memberships at Legacy. I played the course in the summer and despite the heat the course was in good shape. We played again today and the majority of the course was in good shape but there were several greens that had dead spots (no grass) and it looked as if they tried to cover up the spots with green chemicals of some sort. Some of the cart paths had concrete that was broken in spots. I guess for $49 I just expected the course to be in better shape and expected a little more of a top tier experience. Now lets get to the worst part. I decided to eat in the clubhouse after the round. Bad idea. Worst burger and bun I have ever had and I still have an upset stomach hours later. I understand that golf courses really exist for one purpose but I feel like if you are going to have a restaurant and offer food that you should try to serve decent food. So for the value the course was not very good and the restaurant was horrible. We won't be back anytime soon and we certainly will not eat in the restaurant again. 0
+I'm only giving them 2 stars because from the outside the shop looks nice. \n\nBut what I don't like about this place is their false advertising. On their door and on their voicemail they said they'd be open on NYE until 1pm. I am here 25 minutes before then and they aren't. \n\nI drove out of my way specifically to come here and they aren't there. These types of careless mistakes can cost you customers and better yet negative review reporting.\n\nThis type of thing shouldn't happen. Although it might be a little mistake it was careless and it just costed them an angry customer. 0
+I have been coming here since the place opened in 1994 and it is ALWAYS consistent. The deep dish pizza is authentic as you can get here in the Las Vegas valley. The Cheef and Italian beef sandwiches are very good as well. This place has been here 17 years which is a eternity for this town!! 1
+Embarassed to say that we ate at this Rosati's every week the first year we were here until they closed a short time ago. I even wrote corporate to see if they would reopen. Just imagine my glee when I found out they would be reopening! That's where my joy ends. We ordered the exact same thing we've been ordering and were very saddened with what we got. If you know Rosati's italian beef (from Illinois or from when this loc was previously open) then you know what I was expecting.... an overstuffed sandwhich with lots of peppers and a big ol' pile of melted cheese...that is sooooo far from what I got. Barely 6 pieces of meat, you could see at least 2 - 21/2 inches of the bread inside the sandwhich there was so little filling. Disappointing to say the least. The pizza sauce tasted like tomato soup (???) and was close, but not as good as the old ones. I'm hoping there is a learning curve with the new management, but not going to hold my breath as I have ordered 3 since they reopened and sadly, they were all the same. Our search continues for good pizza and beef.... sigh. 0
+I have been coming here since 1995 , when I first moved to Las Vegas. I love the deep dish Chicago pizza . Good stuff !! 1
+Open late love that great service and food felt right at home shrimp and fries and Mac and cheese to die for yummo! 1
+Went on a whim and tried a place I've never heard of or even been to. Tried my YELP app and found this place and was really impressed the food was delicious. I had the Salisbury steak w/ mash potatoes & gravy, green beans and a roll. Pretty good portion. I would recommend this place. I definitely will come back if I'm in the area. 1
+My kids and I were about to take a road trip decided to eat at IHOP versus Denny's that Friday morning. Worst experience ever and my instincts told me to just leave before we ordered since it took over 10 min for our waitress to acknowledge us. We ordered drinks 2 sprites and a tea and my glass arrived with what looked like a baby roach in the glass. The food came forever later and my daughter had the half pot roast melt and a side of eggs. She ate very silent which is very unusual for her and she later admitted the sandwich was cold and the so were the eggs but she knew I was already mad and didn't want to add to it. My chicken florentine crepe had bacon pieces and blueberries missed in. When we went to pay there was no one at the register and the person that showed up finally to take our money yelled out for the cashier so that obviously was not his job. 0
+Seems like every time I come to golf in Vegas I end up playing around or two at Aliante Golf Course. Geez I like playing here! The course is a bit challenging. It offers you a range of looks that are pleasing to the eye! \n\nThe conditions are always great and the pace of play seems pretty fast! In terms of value.... hmmm... Aliante is cheap cheap cheap!!!\n\nI can't complain about this course. It gets my thumbs up! 1
+A friend of mine, from Vegas, recommended this hotel for us to stay this past Saturday. The room was a decent size king bed room. There was damage to one of the walls in my room, so I called the front desk to be certain I wouldn't be charged. This is a party hotel booked solid with birthday parties, wedding groups, baccalaureate groups and bday groups too. In the line for checking in, there was a group of 9 girls in front on me. The lobby was all ready full with a party at 7pm, and the music was all ready bumping. \n\nI checked out the lounge/bar/restaurant area. I sat at the bar, and a waitress tried to take my order and then the bartender stepped up and took over my order. Why the waitress would try to take my dinner order while i sat at the bar is beyond me (tips I suppose). The hamburger and fries were really tasty. The rum and coke wasn't strong at all (this was at 7pm, mind you, before the raging party began.) Total for meal was 20 bucks. \n\nThere is no gambling machines at all in the hotel, quite refreshing. Next door is the Palace Station casino. Kind of a dump and not really worth it with a little tiny poker room. When I got back to the hotel at 1am, the party was raging. Note: There are a few strip clubs right around the corner and there were plenty of party people in the lobby to the hotel already. There had to be 150 people tripping on E. There was a little dance floor there in the restaurant area that was full of people dancing the night, and the morning away. Overall, there was a ratio of 3 guys to 2 chicks all night. The crowd was mostly, White, Persian, and Black and some Mexican. \n\nIf you are looking to sleep at all on a Saturday night, forget about it. The party down stairs, in the halls, in the lobby, and in the patio with music cranked up, celebrated until 10 am the next morning. No joke! I was hoping the hotel would provide ear plugs to muffle the noise... and in the bathroom there they were!\n\nI only got about 3 hours sleep. The people watching is fun. If I ever come to Vegas again, I will be staying here for sure. Rage on party people! lol 1
+Went to a wedding. The food was ok and the drinks were way over priced 5 for a soda and 6 for a bottle of water! Really! 16 for a mixed drink. 0
+"I have been boycotting the Artisan for over a year since they charged me a \""""pre-authorization\"""" fee of $40 for using my debit card to buy a few drinks there without notifying me of such, leading to some economic awkwardness in my personal finances. \n\nBut this review is for a wedding I attended there this weekend.\n\nThere is no question that the decor of the Artisan is legendary. The theme of the wedding was zombie/fetish so it was the perfect venue. However, the wedding guests were shocked when the planner approached the bride & groom after the ceremony to try and re-negotiate the contract so they could get more money out of them. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE WEDDING WAS IN PROGRESS.\n\nAfter that disgraceful little scene passed we had the reception during which the dinner portion of the evening was so badly handled that I gave up my place at the table because the food was not being served. It seems the servers didn't know who was having what so the food was probably sitting around in the kitchen. Many guests who had the steak option have reported they got ill from it.\n\nMy friends threw an awesome wedding in spite of what the Artisan event managers did to try and ruin their special day. I cannot recommend this venue to anyone who wants to plan a special event. The staff was completely unprofessional and trying to change the contract DURING the event was just vicious and heartless.\n\nThe boycott continues." 0
+"When I stayed here (on official model business) with Rob E.:\n\n-was denied entrance to the pool because an old people swinger event was taking up the space AND denied entrance to the pool at their sister hotel\n-had my sunglasses and watch stolen by housekeeping\n-came back one evening to find that housekeeping had left my door wide open\n-was not allowed to get from my room to the front door because they had a \""""club night\"""" going on in the middle\n-had to be escorted by security in the end, because they didn't trust me not to skip off from my hotel room to the hotel bar (which is, apparently, a crime).\n\nThey offered me a free night, but I couldn't imagine ever using it. Just keeping it real!" 0
+"Although the decor is pretty this place is pretty ghetto. \n\nI was shocked at all the good reviews, but realized most of them weren't for the hotel itself. \n\nOur room was dirty with hairs from the previous guest in the sink (it was clogged) and bathtub, the floor had a lot of stains on it, hardly any of the television stations advertised worked alongside the buttons on the phone. When I drove in from LA on a Wednesday morning I was informed there would be parties from 10am-6pm and again at 10pm-6am. Since when do hotels take preference to the low budget crowd vs. hotel guests during weekdays? There was no room in the hotel that could avoid the awful music. Even when the place was empty they were bumping some type of techno. \n\nWhen I attempted to express my issue with the front desk it was discarded and I was given an \""""oh well\"""". Extremely bad customer service and room service (Mood). I will never come here again." 0
+My girlfriend and I love Chinese food specially lunch specials. Cafe Noodle does have the best lunch specials. Price is cheap and food is delicious but like any other Chinese restaurant, customer service is a little off. 1
+It's been a few years since I banned this place after experiencing hostile service and later found out that they fraudulently charged my credit card for an underserving tip!\n\nI wanted to give them another chance. \nAs soon as I was seated with my husband and 7wk old baby, I wanted to wipe Lysol all over the table and seats. The place is very run down. I don't think they have done any upkeep since ninteen-forgotten. \n\nThe servers were surprisingly friendly. We ordered the oxtail hot pot which was served warm in a steel bowl and the fried salted prune pork ribs which looked more appetizing than it tasted. We barely ate half of what we ordered.\n\nTo cleanse my tortured palette, I took a gulp of my hubby's Coke. Everyone knows I don't drink soda... \n\nForgive and forget? Not! 0
+"Coming from LA, where there is a very large chinatown area, it's sometimes hard to find authentic Chinese food. Cafe Noodle is a great place to go if close authenticity, without the high price tag, is important to you. They offer a fairly large array of items (including the ones that would probably steer you clear of inviting a friend that is not familiar with authentic Chinese food).\n\nYou are greeted by a happy buddha, that stands on top of the counter. \n\nMost tables are round that can seat 6-9 people. There are also booth tables available as well. I usually prefer sitting away from the roasting area, since the smell of duck can get overwhelming and possibly change your palette and appetite. \n\nThe menu is extensive and has standard Chinese fare plus many authentic dishes. The sesame chicken is great. I always order the honey shrimp. Be forewarned though, that Cafe Noodle's honey shrimp might have more of the sweet mayo than usual. But the shrimps are large, which I like. Also, their duck is fantastic, as well as their fried bass. Also, try their pan fried seafood chow mein. I love my noodles extra crispy, and they make it just right. It is amazing. \n\nService is up to par. I would actually say better than majority of \""""mom/pop\"""" chinese establishments that I have been at. A good amount of the workers there understand and speak english well. \n\nParking can be difficult, so dont be in too much of a hurry if you plan on eating there." 1
+Amazing ox tail stew, this alone made my day. Great variety, comfort Chinese food, good portions, acceptable service, it's my new favorite budget go-to Chinese restaurant. 1
+"When I first started coming here it was good. The service on the other hand could of been better. Their dinner here is always good no matter what. All the food on their menu is always cooked perfectly. They even have a lunch special menu if you come within the lunch hours. My boyfriend and I used to come here at least once a week or once every 2 weeks. \n\nComing from a family where my mom works in the food and beverage industry, she has always taught me to ALWAYS give tip no matter how bad the service is or how horrible the food is. Just put down a dollar at least. My boyfriend also having his dad in the same industry he taught him the same exact thing..\n\nWhen the waiters/waitresses gives us the check we pay the bill first and then place down the tip on the table before we leave the restaurant. I guess one of the waitress recognizes us and one day comes to us while handing us the receipt she has the nerve to tell us that we don't tip or that her other co-workers tells her that we don't like to tip. \nSo when she gives us the bill she asks us \n\""""Do you guys not like to tip because the service is bad?\"""" \nAnd then we answered\n\""""No, we always tip. Even if the service was bad we tip.\""""\n\nThen after that little conversation we had, she backed off and didn't say a word. When we were about to leave I told my boyfriend to only leave a dollar on the damn table. They didn't deserve any more than a dollar because they had the damn nerve to talk to us about tips. \n\nSo since then, we've never been back and never will. This place is good for the lunch specials but the company isn't gonna get our money no more." 0
+A roach crawled across our table right after we received our bill. How convenient! Was this part of the authentic ambience? UGH. I finished that last roach..err, I mean roasted duck with glee. And those MSG pan-fried veggies? Oh honey, I requested a second serving. Then that fucking cucaracha caught my eye in the very end. In hindsight, I should've told them and cursed them out, but I just wanted to get the fuck out of there. Unfortunately, paranoia and thoughts of roaches crawling everywhere in the kitchen invaded my psyche afterwards. My insides felt like shit. \n\nWhen we arrived at Ichiza for dessert, I threw up in the bathroom. Glamorous, I know. But I wanted that shit out of my system. I downed a bottle of beer and water hoping it would make me feel better. It did. My brilliant rationale is the alcohol would help vanquish those germs. Thus, dodging food poisoining. I woke up today feeling fine. Yesterday was my first and last visit. 0
+Food is good for the price. The place is pretty big with lots of big family table. The lunch menu starts off at 5 dollars ! Very good service for Chinatown!!!! I ordered preserved vegetables with intestines and ma po tofu. Both very authentic! I always take my family here! 1
+"\""""You've got to be kidding me....\"""" says my gal pal. \n\""""Nope, that's really the name of this joint,\"""" says I.\n\nReluctantly, she took her hungover self there. She's still dreaming about the flavorful pho." 1
+"i liked it, but we have Viet restaurants here in S. FL too and it tastes like the good ones so yeah! \""""Yay! I'm a fan.\"""" lol" 1
+I really like the food at this place. I go there all the time, but the service is poor. And I hate to say it but, while they will help you (after asking them for something 3 times before they do it), unless you're Asian, don't expect to be waited on promptly. \n\nTheir food is amazing and the Salt & Pepper Calamari is the BOMB! 1
+Well the food was pretty yummy, but this place gets 4 stars because of the hot waiter with the tattoos and mohawk! \n\nI got the noodle things with pork (chow fun?) and my friend got some other thing that was super tasty! \n\nThe waiters are nice, and I will def go back for the hottie! 1
+I've been coming to Kim Long's for around 3 years now since my brother moved to Las Vegas. The Pho is one of the best I've had and definitely the best in Las Vegas. The broth is just right and the meat is cooked just right.\n\nI like the fact that the restaurant is open 24 hours. When I had my Pho it was 2:00 AM and the place was packed!! 1
+Went here with my friends after a DRUNK at Tao nightclub. I have to say for Pho made at 330am it was fantastic! The fresh rolls were also quite delicious. Now all this might have been because I was plastered but the hot broth sobered me up and tasted great....basically 3am + Pho = can't complain :) 1
+Always the place to go to eat before you head back home from vegas :) 1
+Pho is terrible. The slight taste of msg, less than at some places but no for me. 0
+open 24 hours: PERFECT!\npho is GREAT!! got a half order of duck, love the sweet sauce that comes with it but not a fan of the oyster sauce on the bottom it makes the duck skin soggy. the soft noodle with seafood great, lots of flavor. Vermicelli was good, one of my top 5 choices in vietnamese (sp) restaurant. service is always good when im there. fast and friendly. 1
+bad food , high prices, arrogant owner . If it wasn't for the the people from out of town in need some hot soup after a long night of gambling. This place would not even make it. I would never come back again. 0
+Food was good. I went there on sept 29th after we went to surrender. When I went to to the counter to pay, I had realized I grabbed the wrong bag and my other bag was in the car. I asked the guy at the counter if I can go to the car and get the other bag... The guy at the counter said leave your purse... I was like can you repeat that thinking that I heard wrong. He said it again and said leave your purse. I told him I wasn't going to do that and if he could just walk me to my car to get my other purse. He was like no we do not do that here. I was like I wasn't going to leave without paying and how dare you treat me like this... I wouldn't have gone to the counter if I wasn't going to pay... He started taking receipts and slapped one at a time on top of each other on the counter. he was like these are the people who didn't pay. i cursed him out and told him it was an insult if he thought i was going to do that. You idiot! I went back to the table and asked my cousin to take my keys and go to the car to get my purse. She just gave me the money and I paid without giving a tip. It was such an insult. I will never go back. I hate the cashier there. Be prepared to feel like a thief. 0
+Good food. Kind pricey as they charge for the extras. 1
+I heart this place for Bfast. Pho Kim long is perfect for late night munchies BC they never close. \n\nThere was only few other customers dinning early am. My order rare beef with a order of added meat balls arrived asap. The the fresh mints, sprouts and jalapeno made my pho yummy on a cold morning.\n\nAnother plus is they take credit cards with no minimum so I'll certainly return here for bfast for the convenience. 1
+One of my favorite spots in LV!! Ya gotta try it at least once! 1
+"I love this place and I go here A LOT but that doesn't mean it is good, it is just comforting I suppose. I don't generally go late night or when I am drunk. Mostly lunch dates.\nService: I have been coming here since 2008ish and it has slowly just gotten worse over time. The wait staff is always rushing you. I think it is ridiculous to be asked 4 times by the same time if you are ready to order within a 7 minute span. It makes you feel like \""""Hey we don't want to satisfy you, we just want your money and for you to leave.\"""" We got our food and halfway through our meal a lady came over and gave us our check, said thank you, and asked us are we done? My friend and I were both literally sitting with utensils in hand and half eaten plates of food. \""""No... We aren't\"""" I commented to my friend under my breath about how rude that was and she must've heard because she came back and took the check away. It has been feeling this rushed since they underwent their makeover a while ago.\nFood: the pho is delicious, all the rice noodle/egg roll combination dishes are amazing. I mean I would walk on hot coals if their egg rolls were waiting for me on the other side. I have never had an issue with any food being bad. But I love their calamari and sometimes it is amazing and sometimes, well, it is just deep fried squid.\nCheck it out and decide for yourself.\nThe egg rolls are the only thing that stop me from giving it 3 stars." 1
+I love this place... and I'm slightly bias because I come here so much everyone in this joint knows me by name. Don't get fancy and try to order thai or chinese food here. Stick to the Vietnamese food. I like their pho, pork chops and cubed steak. This place does get a little rowdy the later it gets into the AM (partiers) Can't beat that it's 24hrs! 1
+Excellent food, great service and very clean. Had the #14 soup, Pho with Pork. They even bring you the fixin's for your soup as toppers. They have a small drink menu. I enjoyed it very much. Fantastic after a night of drinking and you want to unwind. 1
+Boyfriend and I wasn't impressed \nPho was decent \nBut the bun bo hue was very bland. I also had ask for a hot tea Togo and the guy said they don't do Togo hot teas? How interesting 0
+I love Pho. I love it a lot actually. It's my go to food any time I am feeling subpar. \n\nWhen I was released from the hospital and craving comfort and a quick start to my system I came her. It was 2 AM on a Wednesday and they were kind of busy. My friend and I were immediately sat and 2 seconds later water was being dropped off and a little lady came over to our table and took our order, I stated I needed a few minutes.\n\nWe ordered spring rolls and two differnt kinds of pho, beef and vegan.\n\nThe food came out quickly. The spring rolls seemed as if they had been sitting around because they were all different colors and some of the innards of the roll were mushy. The peanut sauce was also a little off.\n\nOur pho came out a few minutes later. (The food came out so quickly) My pho was okay, but not great. Definitely disappointed. \n\nAlthough it satiated my Pho-fix. It wasn't that good. I wasn't impressed. I don't get what the hype is about... I personally think it's the tongue-in-cheek, punny name sake.\n\nPho Long, I will not be back. I can make my own punnies too. 0
+When it's cold outside, I don't need the month of May, I need some hot soup. Speedy service, reasonable pricing (under $10 for some pho and a drink), it's clean, and it's always open. The parking lot is terrible and it's only a matter of time before I get hit, but it's worth it for a nice hot bowl of Vietnamese soup. 1
+Not a good place to eat. Terrible service. The place is dirty as hell. I will not be back to this restaurant. Over rated. One star for me. Very disappointed.... 0
+This place has good food!! I have been going here for years and I love that it is open late and located in a good area. I love their fried porkchops, special fried rice, porkchop combo, and of course their pho!! My favorite is their eggrolls! Theyre busy all day but especially late at night. 1
+If someone says this is the best place for pho, you must be on drugs. First, the employees are douche bags. They didn't understand a word I said and gave me the wrong type of pho. And the thing that pissed me off the most is that the cashier expects you to know how much your meal was. If you go up and tell them you don't know, they stand there and tell you to calculate it. And in the customer point of view, THAT IS THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB. Then they just throw out a random number if you don't know what it is. \n\nSecond, the soup to noodle ratio is inefficient. They provide more soup and less noodles. I'd rather pay for more noodles, I mean that's what pho is right, A NOODLE SOUP. I want to get my money's worth. Also, they aren't careful with how they handle their bowls. Since their is too much soup, it spills over the edge. And they don't even clean it up for you. I also tried my cousin's boba, and it was garbage.\n\nOverall. This was enough to influence my decision that I'm never going here again. The employees need to learn how to do their jobs and learn to have better customer service skills. I do not recommend Pho Kim Long for pho lovers. 0
+Awesome Vietnamese restaurant. Wish they have this place replicas in Dallas... \n\nEverything is really really good. We ordered Vietnamese egg rolls, clam with black bean sauce, Pho beef noodle, Ong Cho garlic vegetable and Bo Luc Lac (cube beef). \n\nMust go to this place if you are visiting from out of town and want authentic Vietnamese food! 1
+Food is nothing more than ok. Service is horrible. I wish people would stop going there so they can learn their lesson. 0
+Came in sat down promptly and order right away. 10,15,20,25,30min ..where's my food??? Saw about 3 different tables fill up..saw that they too ordered right away so 35, 40min..what do I see?? I see those 3 tables getting their food before me..WT.F!!!45,50min I think..I was too mad at this point or maybe an hour went by until I finally received my food..if the food I ate was any good (beef cube with brown rice) I would've given them 2 stars but it was bland and the portion was really small for $14..overall I don't think I'm ever coming back..what a wack ass experience. 0
+Ugghhh. Oh my! This place was alright the first two times and especially because of the take-out order I made the other day, I decided to come back. It was pretty busy, like how it usually is, so I waited. The host barely even noticed me. He didn't notice me until I asked him for an order to-go... Anyhow, I barely even got to look at the menu he handed me and he already asked me what I wanted, so I just basically ordered what I ordered last time which was chicken chow fun for me and orange chicken with a side of rice for my boyfriend... It took a while, but it was fine, whatever, because it's busy. I went back to the front to wait for my food and like 10 minutes later, the same host who helped me asked me if I had been helped... -_- Anyways, I paid right when the host gave me the receipt, but when my food came out, he brought me back to the cash register and tried to have me pay again. Luckily one of the workers there saw that I paid and said that it was okay.\nI finally took the food home and what do you know?! There is HAIR in the orange chicken... Long black hair. Not just one, but two strands... And maybe more. But I just threw the food away... Blahhh, I'm so disappointed. This is not ok. I tipped too (because I usually always tip) but this is unacceptable! 0
+I give one star not for the food but for the service! We had a very bad experience today during lunch time. Our server was a male old asian guy. I forgot to get his name because we just want to get out of this place asap! He was so rude and sarcastic! Hope the management will talk to him so he will straighten up! 0
+This place absolutely Sucked!!! Deserved NO STARS if that was an option, overhyped and overflowing with Douchebags...Never Again....Phok Yu - PhoKimLong 0
+Really good vegan pho! Didn't love the sardine style seating (pet peeve of mine) but the food was excellent. 1
+"Last day in Vegas .. Tired , fat , and hungover .. We wanted to go get some soup to \""""burn off the grease\"""" in our system. Dumb of us to come eat greasy pho but at the moment it made sense. \n\nMade our way to a strip mall a little off the Vegas strip. Tried the small #15. Pretty decent. Broth was superb but the noodles were a bit off for me. Not horrible though. Can be fixed with the right ratio of siracha, limes, cilantro, bean sprouts, and jalapenos. Began to work my magic and soup was delicious. \n\nWe ordered the fried Calamari as appetizers for the table. Amazing. Must come back for these. Its the traditional calamari but with a Asian twist. Loved it. Portions were pretty generous as well." 1
+Great Customer Service. Helen was very sweet and patient with my questions. The guys were honest and weren't just trying to rip me off. They were nice enough to walk me through it step by step and even took me to see my car while it was taken apart so I know exactly what was going on with it. Very glad I chose to stop by with them. 1
+I used to think this is my favorite pho in Vegas but now I'm not so sure. I recently went and ordered the dac biet with extra tendon. \n\nThe broth is pretty good, it's not as sweet as Pho Kim Long and not as salty as Pho Saigon 8. The extra tendon I ordered was way undercooked - so it was yellow and a little chewy.\n\nThe worst part of the meal was that my server decided to sit at the table next to me and start clipping her finger nails. I was so worried that a little piece of her nail was gonna get in my soup that it ruined my dining experience. She had her back to me and I'm pretty sure it was her fingernails she was clipping, but I kept worrying it was her toenails. Either way f'ing disgusting. 0
+Pho w/beef, brisket, tendon and tripe. \n\nBroth was ok, beef was good and the trip was good too. I was a little unhappy with the tendon....it was a little fattier than what Im used to. \n\nShrimp spring rolls were very good and super fresh. \n\nPlace was pretty dirty. There was about an inch think of dust on the window and shelves next to our table. \n\nDecent prices and average service. 0
+OMG. this place is awful. i'm sorry..\n\nstraight to the point:\n\n- hot as hell inside. it's VEGAS turn up your AC. no one wants to eat pho in the heat. it was 104 degrees outside!!\n\n- slowest service ever. took forever to take our order took forever to bring out the food. \n\n- the noodles were still hard. YUCK\n\n- the only good thing about this place was the the beef was actually good.\n\nwon't ever come back here again! 0
+Dont come here. Broth is plain.nothing special. Very poor service.. we forgot to tip and on our way out the door..the boss and waitress started yelling at us and giving us dirty looks for not tipping! \n\nVery RUDE!!!! 0
+TRES VECES, la orden me ha salido mal! No recomiendo este lugar para comida salvadorena.\n\nTrate darle otra oportunidad pero despues de haber recivido la comida mal en tres diferentes ocasiones, ya no mas!\n\nEl pollo, el pescado simple y reseco! Y cuando se le comunica el problema no se hacen responsables. Muy mal servicio!\n\nBusquen otro restaurante salvadoreno!!! No pierda su tiempo ni su dinero. 0
+"I was so excited to try this place. I was hangry but nothing sounded good until my husband suggested pupusas. I couldn't wait to get them pupusas in my belly stat! I went with my husband and friend. Right off the bat we told the waitress we wanted separate checks and she was cool with that. \n\n I ordered horchata, pupusa de frijol, pupusa de pollo con queso and a flan. My husband ordered 2 pupusas de loroco and a pupusa revuelta. \n\nMy horchata tastes horrible. It left a weird burnt aftertaste in my mouth but they let me exchange it for another drink. Why an horchata would taste like that is beyond me. When the food came out the waitress forgot our silverware. Not a big deal. She brought them after we let her know. My pupusas were good, I liked the beans better than the chicken one. My husband got 3 loroco and no revuelta. We informed the waitress of the mistake and she seemed to have a hard time understanding the problem. The conversation went something like this: (it was in Spanish so I'm translating to English)\n\n\""""I ordered 2 loroco and one revuelta and I got all 3 loroco\""""\n\""""What did you order?\""""\n\""""I ordered 2 loroco and 1 revuelta\""""\n\""""And what did you get?\""""\n\""""I got all 3 loroco\""""\n\""""So what is the problem, I'm not understanding\""""\n(At this point we all start chiming in \""""it's not what he ordered, you gave him the wrong thing)\n\""""It's not what I ordered\""""\n\""""So what do you want me to do\""""\n\""""I want you to fix it\""""\n\""""So do you want to buy another pupusa?\""""\n\""""You know what, forget it. It's fine\""""\n\""""It's ok I'll just get you another pupusa\""""\n\nShe did not return until 30 min after we finished our meal and only because we called her over. She did not bring the pupusa and she forgot about the flan. I should mention the place was pretty empty so she was not overwhelmingly busy. We asked for the flan and our check and reminded her we wanted separate checks. So she asked us to tell her exactly what we each ordered again so we did. \n\nThe flan I got was slightly burnt. The flan my friend got was delicious. :/ and of course my husband never got his pupusa revuelta. When she came back with the check she told me, \""""I charged you for your friends flan\"""" umm...Ok. When it was time to sign she just stood there waiting while I calculated the tip and signed. It was so awkward having her stare at me while I did this. Needless to say I won't be coming back." 0
+"After the poor service at the Rainbow location we decided to use our gift certificate at the Sahara location. We got there early, just after 5 pm, and were seated promptly. We ordered the \""""two for $9\"""" appetizer and they were brought just minutes apart. After finishing the appetizers but before the main course came I noticed something out of the corner of my left eye. I turned to see what it was and was astonished to see a cockroach crawling along the back of my booth seat! I grabbed my napkin and squished the roach. We called over the waiter who at first seemed to be apologizing for the slowness of the main course. I didn't want to raise my voice but he just wouldn't listen to me so I handed him the napkin and said, \""""There's a cockroach I just killed in here. I need a new napkin.\"""" He took it away and a couple of minutes later the manager came over and apologized profusely, which would have been great except he said they had just sprayed \""""last night\"""" to get rid of roaches. So not only was a roach crawling around our table but there was bug spray all over? \n\nEven though the restaurant wasn't that busy our waiter seemed to be. He complained to us that he had \""""3 or 4\"""" large parties (I didn't see any table with more than 6 people). They were one cook short in the kitchen (overheard a waitress telling the table next to us). What should have been an hour meal took almost two hours. \n\nI did email Mac Grill and got a confirmation the next day (Oct 5th) and have not heard from anyone yet. The manager did comp one entree but you know I think we've had it with Romano's Macaroni Grill, at least here in the Las Vegas area." 0
+It was only after we were seated that they let us know no pizza was available due to an issue with the oven. Didn't go over well with three kids in group. Waiter dumped a heap of cheese on a dish instead of slowly shredding it. Service was well intended, but not very good. It's sad to see this chain slipping into oblivion. This location is no exception. 0
+Horrible and Worst service I've ever had! It's too slow in spite of not busy at all around 2:30PM.We just got drinks and Olive oil&black pepper, that's all.And I don't know why though without bread. Our waiter who is bartender didn't care at all so we did wait to order for 10min. It's waist of time totally.So we left there, just leave $10 on the table. What a lucky bartender!! Anyway I would never back this restaurant. 0
+"Absolutely the worst service I've ever experienced in my life. Food was cold by the time it arrived. This place used to be good too. Ive never been to a restaurant that was basically empty at 730 pm, and told by the staff \""""its a 45 min wait. were running behind\"""" Horrible experience." 0
+After eating at Landry's in Orlando and figuring our poor experience there was just a coincidence I gave Landry's another shot and tested this Vegas location because anything this close to the strip can't be bad, right? Vegas is known for entertainment and food! \n\nWrong.\n\nLandry's is overpriced, overrated and lacks and resemblance of real seafood. I tried the same meal at had at their Orlando location to see if this was better and nope - the same dry and bland taste. The fish tasted like it was just thawed and a salad, my fish and an ice tea ran me into the $30s. \n\nAt par with Red Lobster. No better. 0
+Eh. \nIt really was just OK.\nThe waitress let the dishes pile up on our table and didn't stop by often enough to refill drinks and check on us. The food took pretty long to prepare and there wasn't any apology or explanation.\n \nBecause we were meeting old friends, we were in a celebratory and lingering mood. \nThe restaurant was empty but we felt pressure to leave. We tipped well, so I don't think that was the issue... The staff sure was quick to clear the table after the tab was paid. Oy. What an AWKWARD way to do business!\n\nThe hostess (kind of) made up for it, though. She took a bunch of tourist-y photos of our reunion. (Outside the establishment, of course...)\n\nI definitely won't be revisiting this place. There are just too many restaurant options out there, Landry's. Your food wasn't great enough to justify service like that. 0
+Judging a pho restaurant is pretty easy: try their pho at 9am when they first open and before you add anything to the broth see how it tastes. If it tastes good at 9am the restaurant is very good. In this case, we came to Pho 1 at 8:55am and I was a little nervous as some restaurants like to make their broth at 7am and its honestly not ready at 9am or even 10am. In this case, the pho had been cooking all night and it was incredible. If you like pho I would highly, highly recommend Pho 1. 1
+Good standard Pho place. Cheap and tasty. Really hit the spot for brunch after a long night out the day before. Saw that they even have personal grills available for your table too. 1
+this place is on the opposite side of the of the I-15, away from the strip. it's located right next to a Big Lots and a Lucky's supermarket. in an area where all the other asian establishments are in LV. Vegas chinatown you could say.\n\nwe've tried a few other pho places in the area, but for some reason we keep coming back to this one. it's your run of the mill pho place, nothing special. pretty much the pho joint that you'd find anywhere else.\n\nthe one major minus of this place is the fact that the pho takes FOREVERS to come out. usually when you order a bowl of pho anywhere else. it comes out right away. for some strange reason, it takes soooooooooo long for it to come out here. \n\nI mean come on.. \n\n1) broth? pre-made. \n2) noodles? pre-made.\n3) meat? all ready and chopped up.\n\nwhat the hell is taking so long?? throw it all in a bowl, pour the broth and serve while it's still hot! no need to make us wait 20+ minutes. i'm still slightly drunk and hung over. i want my damn bowl of pho! what the hell are you guys doing back there, gambling!? well... viet people do love to gamble, and it is vegas... 0
+Awesome Pho, Egg rolls & service' 1
+Service Sucked.\nFood Sucked (Pho broth was loaded with MSG and barely any other seasoning..it was like chicken broth + msg, chicken was dry, rice was funny tasting, and the Cha (meat cake) tasted GROSS.)\nYou even failed to get our order right even after 3 different people at our table repeated it. \nFAIL 0
+I can't believe how many people enjoy Pho for breakfast here! Maybe it's good for a hangover or for the hardcore Asian gamers? I can't say I met any of that criteria but enjoy a good hot bowl of Pho anytime. \n\nMy order the combo Pho with meatballs added. Upon delivery - a large bowl of Pho with a side of mints, bean sprouts and sliced green jalapenos. The veggies weren't the freshest but the Pho was tasty and Pho So 1 is generous with the portions of MEAT. Sorry I'll never be a vegetarian - I love my meat too damn much! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hroo5nOO8b9QhHX0GLg7oA?select=H1AAcyWTM4lB74Y2gENNpg \n\nI got my carnivorous fix at Pho So 1 and it was Pho-licious and would definitely return in the future. 1
+"I used to eat pho so 1 with my family when we're in Vegas. Their pho is NOT good at all!!! We stop going their for years., then we found other pho place like Kim Long or pho Saigon 8 which right down the street. We went back to pho so 1 this passed Saturday to try again with my friends. I must say it was a HUGE MISTAKES!!!!! The services was horrible and the foods was NOT good! Myself, my husband & my son came in last and I order bun bo hue, it was ok and my husband & son order pho. It took them at least 30 minutes or more. After we waited for 20 minutes, I went to the cashier, which I think she's the owner. I ask her about my 2 bowl of pho. I brushed my off in a very rude way & she said \""""u need to wait cuz there's 20 bowl of pho togo ahead of u\""""!!! By then I was mad but I didn't want to say anything. So I went back to my table and patiently wait until another 10 more minutes. By then my husband was really upset! He got up & went back to the counter and talk to one of the guy which we also think he's the owners son, cuz he did not wear his uniform. He's not a tall guy, kinda chubby and of course not good looking at all but he sure act like he's all that! Anyways, my husband ask him about the 2 bowl of pho. He told my husband in a very rude way again, \"""" we have 20 bowl of pho togo & u have to wait!!\"""". My husband was so upset then said, u can't make 2 bowl of pho for us & let the 20 bowl wait. It only take 3 minutes to make 2 bowl of pho. We should know cuz we're pho's owner's ourselves! They rather let their dine-in customers to wait & loose them for good or just push the togo wait for 2-3 minutes & makes their customer's happy! I guess they don't need customers cuz they think that they have so much that if they loose us know cares! To build customers takes a long time. But to LOOSE customers, not long at all! Anyways, we still have to wait for out pho for another 10 more minutes until we get to eat our pho. By the time they bring out the pho. I over heard them say that they have parties for 20. So they started to clean up our table just to get the other parties in. By then I was upset becuz they took a long time for the pho, then finally came out, they rushed us, that's really bad. We will never go back & I will let everyone that I know. Who ever read this, please don't go to pho so 1 cuz they will treats their customers like SH-T!" 0
+When it comes to Pho in Vegas...look no further. You will not find any better Pho even on the strip. 1
+they are quite generous with the veggies, but the broth is totally off. it's very bland and is not full of flavor. it almost tastes as though it's watered down. nothing spectacular with the spring rolls either. \n\nwe ordered a drink, and it was not brought out but we were charged for it. =/ 0
+Hands down, my favorite Pho spot in Vegas. I always get the Grilled Pork Vermacelli bowl. I take all my friends there. Quick service and delicious food! 1
+Was craving pho so I came here to meet with my brother and his friend. I ordered #10 (pho with tripes, brisket, tendon, etc), eggrolls and the red bean drink. Pho had a lot of food in there which was awesome. Eggrolls were yum and I was alright about the red bean drink. It's not the greatest. \n\nThere really wasn't any service at all but I didn't feel like we needed anything anyways. 1
+Worse food ever!! My family went here for lunch for the first time and it will be the last time. We had never tasted anything like before. We got the com, pho, bun thit nuong, che, and it tasted really bad. 0
+My and my boyfriend's new favorite pho place. When we were craving some pho late at night, our usual go-to pho place in Korean Town had closed early, without our knowledge. Not wanting to drive all the way back home, I searched and called at other pho restaurants in the China Town area and this was the only one that was open late.\n\nService is wonderful, they're all very attentive and polite. As soon as they seat you (which was immediately for us), they automatically set out some hot green tea. I love hot green tea with my pho. And the pho is great! I got the small vegetable pho and my boyfriend got the large chicken pho. I also ordered a side of fried tofu, which I'm happy the server got for me, even though he seemed confused at first. And the prices are just as good as the other pho place we usually go to, except at Pho So 1 there's no hair in my soup lol. \n\nHighly recommended! 1
+If you are looking for great Vietnamese food with good service : go somewhere else !!! 0
+"Their customer service was a no star rating... Went in with friends and we're ignored. Had to ask for menus as well as water to start. We saw a sign saying \""""$15 minimum purchase required for credit cards\"""" we made a point in asking our waiter if that included debit as well... He said it did not. We ordered our food and only had three people in our party... They had served at least 6 people who had come in after us. We were left waiting an hour. I had to raise both hands to get the attention of a waitress. After telling her we had been waiting for an hour she got us our food right away. When paying for our bill the cashier said that debit card is included in minimum payment of $15 \n\nPho and the spring rolls were very delicious which is why I gave 2 stars instead of one lol" 0
+If there was a possible zero, this place would get it. But, Yelp felt the need that all business deserve pity stars. \n\nFrom upon entering, we're greeted by an Asian fellow with glasses. There were two-three tables open for 10...he reluctantly seated us and was about to put us on a waiting list. If not mentioned, we would have wasted our time. \n\nSoup is less than mediocre, broth was bland and constumer service was blatantly disrespectful. We asked multiple times for simple sides like onion, and waiters would not acknowledge our requests. \n\nJust to top off the cake, there was curly hair in my #10 soup. The cashier was apologetic, but not by nature. She looked at my wife and I, trying to find out if the hair belong to one of us. The hair was curly and short, possibly armpit hair. For her to stare up and down at us, it was very offensive, we did not plan to eat someone else's pubes. For a restaurant that cries it is the number 1 soup restaurant, they sure treat us like we are the last people to come back. 0
+"Horrible customer service ! Every time we visit Las Vegas, this is the go to place to get breakfast before we leave. However, because of this incident, we won't be returning.\nThey even manage to give us the wrong order. We had a hair in our bowl of pho. We asked for two small empty bowls, never got it until we went up to the manager herself and asked... Again. We even asked for three plates of onions. We asked three times, and all those three times, we were ignored. We didn't get it until I had to get up AGAIN and remind them. \nWhen I asked the manager for the waiters name, she hesitated and said his name was \""""Phat\"""". Which was probably a fake name. \nThis place claims to be number one, but I beg to differ on their service and food quality." 0
+I am a frequent customer of this place. My favorite dish is one of the free complementary dishes; chapchae or however you spell it. The tofu bowl size is a bit small bit but still fills me up.\n\nThe spicy BBQ chicken is my other favorite, a bit sweet but so good..\n\nThe price tag is about $10+ per person, or you can order a lunch combo and share with a friend for $14.\n\nThe service can be good, depends on who your waitress or waiter is.\nOverall, I give it two thumbs up. 1
+So delicious! Came here during a lay over at 11pm. Lots of good side dishes. \nI normally dont like meat, but the korean short ribs was so sweet and yummy that I finished the entire plate. \nSeafood tofu was a winner. 1
+Best Korean I've had yet in Vegas. The Dumpling Tofu soup was divine. I asked for spicy and got it! The food arrived sizzling to the table. I love every single side they give complimentary. You can really fill up for $10. a person. The Short Ribs were the bomb! The staff is wonderful. I love the ambiance and decor, everything, even the simple wooden chairs. There's two sides to Tofu Hut, the BBQ table and regular. The late hours are a plus! I will come back frequently, now that I know of this gem. I will bring friends. I'm gonna try the BBQ next time. 1
+Contrary to the name... This place offers limited tofu/Veg options.\n\nThe service was mediocre and bland. We were never acknowledged when we entered, no one checked to see how the food was....\n\nWe left feeling empty.... Both in service and quality 0
+I'm not entirely happy with going to this place this time around. Service was awful and had to get the waitress' attention just to ask for something. The food was tasty at the time but now my stomach hurts. I wonder if they even got an A from the health department. 0
+I love their seafood tofu soup! I always order it when I go there to eat with my friends or family :) 1
+This place is good every once in a while. The servers are easy to talk too not much into customer service but its still cheap I think. 1
+Fun store! Lots of shoes, country/western wear, hats, belts, etc. I ended up buying a pair of ATS red boots that I've had for a month now, and I still get compliments on every time I wear them out! 1
+Place is cluttered and disorganized, kind of dark too. The owner is a strange fellow. I was just looking around one day when he and some other customers were going off on some kids for not being Christian, you could tell they were really uncomfortable. I'm glad he didn't drag me into that conversation. Last I circled this was a comic book store, not a church. I won't be returning either, seems like everything gets picked over by his box customers and were left with the scraps. 0
+Funny thing, if you notice Janelle G.'s review, she mentions she was staying at a hotel room, and a variety of her reviews are from Southern California. As a Las Vegas resident, I have to wonder just how bad the Wal-Marts in Southern California are, really, for Janelle to have had such a wonderful experience at the Wal-Mart here in Las Vegas, verily the same Wal-Mart that is most convenient to my current place of residence. I try not to encourage regionalism, but that really does say something very telling to me.\n\nI hate this particular Wal-Mart, plain and simple. The only reason why I rate this store as high as 2 stars is because the people that I have come into contact with working at this Wal-Mart are pretty efficient, caring people doing a thankless, faceless job.\n\nThis Wal-Mart's prices are not competitive. The prices at this store are pathetic in comparison with what I expect out of Wal-Mart, regardless of their marketing. I imagine it is because of the large amount of tourist traffic. If you live in Las Vegas, like Rufus and Scott and I and others, shopping somewhere else is probably to our advantage.\n\nAt this store, I can almost never find pants that fit me, and I wear a pretty common size. I can barely find sweatpants in my size! \n\nCome the first of the month, don't even THINK of going during the day time. Illegal Immigrant City! There are at least 36 checkout registers, only 12 of which are open. 0
+Well i just went to do some shopping at this walmart and my first stop was to get some razer refills which are now behind plexiglass so now NOT only do you have to try and track down a store employee to unlock it (good luck) BUT THEN THEY HAVE TO WALK YOU TO THE CHECK OUT STAND TO PAY FOR IT! \nWOW talk about bad business, i wasnt going to wait in the checkout line (w the store employee standing there w me) to pay for this $5 item and then GO BACK to do my shopping(about $100) and then wait in line again! OH BROTHER!\nThe fact is walmart is a monopoly and they can treat their customers any way they want!\nok Target im counting on you to come thru :) 0
+The cold weather was killing my battery performance. Like the car is sputtering and the battery does not have enough juice to turn the engine on. I felt so helpless with the prospect of potentially being stranded somewhere or not being able to get to work. So I ordered a replacement battery, and decided to head to Walmart and have their auto service department install the battery for $10 (that's what their website stated as one of the services offered).\n\nSo with a really deep saving on a premium battery I ordered online, I drove to Walmart Supercenter. But the auto service department said they don't install batteries unless it was purchased from Walmart. WTF? Do I need to print out the Walmart webite and show you what services you do offer?\n\nAnyway, nothing was done, so I did the dirty work myself and saved the $10.\n\nNot a happy camper, but getting your hands dirty and doing something on your own is noticeably rewarding. Not looking forward to it, but I know I can do it if I wanted to.\n\n2 stars! 0
+I discovered The Samosa Factory after doing a web search when I arrived in Vegas for business. I grew up eating Indian food and eat it at least once a week at my local Tandoori.\n\nI was surprised to find so many Indian restaurants in my search but was delighted to pick TSF.\n\nThe food is all freshly cooked using great natural ingredients and the service is warm and friendly. The vegetarian options are great (I'm a veggie) and the vegan and meat lists extensive also..\n\nI ate there twice on my last trip and again this evening when I was back in town with my son and his friends to celebrate his 21st. They all loved it and are eating the copious leftovers right now in their room. \n\nWe'll definitely be back - thanks! 1
+"I glanced a recent LV Weekly about their great write up of this establishment, praising the food, particularly the delicious and well-done vegetarian options as well and was reminded that I ate here about a year ago and wanted to update with my review.\n\nFor food, yes, this place was very good.\n\nHowever, \""""JEZ! Why on earth did you give this place such a low review?!\""""\n\nBECAUSE the service was terrible and gave me no good reason to come back, especially with two great Indian restaurants by me! Check it out:\n\nMy party of three and myself went out, on their suggestion, to Samosa Factory. They're fans of the restaurant and are frequent diners there, so I pretty much left all of the ordering up to them. The samosas were great, the side dishes were appropriately spicey to our requests so, as I said, the food was just fine.\n\nThe server, however....\n\nA) When I informed that we were going to be paying with two credit cards as we were going to split the bill, I was told this was no bueno and that I had to go outside IN THE RAIN in the middle of the meal to go next door to the grocery story to get money. So I went off and OH HEY after hours the grocery story blocked access to the ATM with rows of carts and closed the entrance that permits access to the ATM. So I had to purchase something from the grocery with money back on an ATM card to get money to pay for said meal. I was NOT happy. \n\nB) Server started off okay and progressively became slower and slower until it ended in a trickle at the end of the night. Read the next two to see our indicators. \n\nC) I ordered a Thai tea in the middle of the meal and it just never came.\n\nD) I requested a refill on my water three times before we finally just signed the check and I picked up a bottle of water next door. I even requested it with the check, \""""Hey, can I get a refill of water and the check?\""""\n\n\nSamosa Factory just did not do it for me, which is a shame because the food is great. But I don't care how delicious/cheap/glorious the food is, because if the service leaves me feeling like the staff doesn't want my money, I'll go elsewhere." 0
+Love the samosa factory. The staff are delightful, food delicious & such a pleasant atmosphere. I've taken family & friends here & everyone loved it. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for some delicious Indian food! 1
+"Nothing to run home to mom about. Stopped in the other day after driving by this place so many times. A fan of teriyaki bowls and after seeing the $3.49 special sign, I decided to stop in. I'm never one to shy away from hole in the wall food and thought the $4 was worth it. A bit dark when you walk in. There was a guy sitting at a table to the left. When I walked in he got up and went behind the counter and turned on the lights above the food. Looked like they had a decent lunch rush so they must be pretty popular in the area (only know this because the trays were pretty empty and the register had a lot of receipts still attached to it. So I though I may have just stumbled upon something good. Ordered the bowl and he went into the back to fill up the to-go bowl with white rice. He came back out to front trays and topped off my rice with a bunch of teriyaki chicken. Not a bad portion for $3.50. The meat was actually pretty tender and juicy but lacked much flavor. Definately needed more teriyaki sauce. The rice was fine, no complaints.\nNot a horrible spot, might give it another try and have a combo so I can try the other items they have. I wouldn't recommend going outside of prime hours as the food probably sits. I stopped in around 1:30pm. \nI only give 2 stars because nothing stood out about the meal or the place and the guy was grumpy and looked almost pissed off he had to get up to help me. I even left a dollar tip and it looked like it killed him when he mustered up a half-hearted \""""thank you\""""." 0
+"Looking for a general contractor that cannot get the job done? Then this should be your first choice. Start with promises that cannot be met. These promises are for you to hear what you want at that time. Deadlines? He has no sense of what this is/means. Deadlines to his definition is when \""""he\"""" feels it can get done, more so when \""""he\"""" wants to get it done. Your business suffers unimaginable loses waiting on completion. If things are not completed, then there is SOMEONE else to blame for that. No accountability for anything!!! Poor representation of a business owner." 0
+"read good reviews about this place so i decided to bring in my tent rainfly that i wanted to have the door replaced. \n\ni was helped by a younger woman, probably the daughter. the older woman was working and the older man was sewing. i explained what i wanted and she kinda just looked at me trying to think what to tell me.\n\nthe old guy started to speak in korean and glanced over and said in korean \""""tell him we cant do it.\"""" \n\nhmm ok... he didnt even take a second to look at it. then the daughter said something like \""""it could take 12 (mumbling) a long time, were backed up and it could take a long time. it might be expensive, maybe buy a new tent.\""""\n\n\""""12 months?\""""\n\n\""""no one month\""""\n\n\""""oh ok...\""""\n\n\""""maybe take it to mikes shoe repair\""""\n\n\""""ok thanks... bye\""""\n\nso not much help here and not friendly much. \n\nmaybe because i was wearing a military jacket or maybe cus i didnt \""""look\"""" like a clean cut typical korean. but i found that i get treated differently by koreans depending on how i dress. \n\neven if they didnt intend to, they sure made me feel that way. \n\ni went to euphoria fashion up the road where they guy actually took the time to look at my tent and told me one week and $30 bucks. way better service." 0
+"Let's not kid ourselves here - the owner of this place is an Asshole with a capital A.\n\nThe guy simply DOES NOT ALLOW BROWSING in the store. He follows you around, requiring you to be looking for something specific. The merchandise isn't priced, so you have to ask him the price on everything. I happen to know from experience he quotes different people different prices on the same records. On top of that, he's just plain rude, and not even that knowledgeable.. The only reason I can imagine this guy is still in business is that he sold his soul to the devil. Go on any other site and look for reviews of this place. NONE of them are good. This guy is THAT bad.\n\nYou're running a RECORD STORE, jackass. NOT A MUSEUM!\n\nThe actual \""""store\"""" itself is just a converted house, and it is cluttered as hell. This place would have benefited enormously from being in an actual business space. If you thought those tiny, crowded aisles in Record City were bad, you ain't seen nothing yet. \n\nOh, and did I mention he sells bootleg recordings in the store? Last time I checked that was illegal.\n\nAvoid this place like the plague! You'll be ripped off, chewed out, and put down by a guy who couldn't give the real record store experience if it crawled up and bit him. It's times like this i wish I could give less than one star.\n\nSelection: B-\nService: F" 0
+Unbelievable selection but Rich, the owner, is extremely difficult to deal with. His knowledge in punk and hardcore is completely non-existent, yet he asks for double the market price for all of his records. Nothing is priced in the store so he just wings the pricing by only looking at Popsike, an extremely inaccurate listing of eBay auctions that have ended. He refuses to look at Discogs, which is way more accurate and up to date. He also refuses to use eBay, which at first was very commendable but I quickly realized why. Enjoy the store, enjoying looking at the vast amount of records that are a part of history, but know what things are worth before checking out. I went back and forth on pricing for almost an hour and ended up saving $175 off his original price at the register. I spent so much time arguing about price that I ended up not enjoying my experience at all. With that said, check out Moondog Records in Vegas instead. \n\nIn Vegas, you get ripped off just about everywhere you turn. This place is no different. You have been warned. 0
+Have a really cool dinner tonight, i got the sushi and BBQ. The sushi is fresh rice with a big piece of fresh fish on top, BBQ are fresh and taste sweet. Server with shiny smile they teach me how to do the BBQ help me a lot, I am happy to having a delicious food in this wonderful restaurant . 1
+Rolls where pretty fresh tasting. Not bad for 20$ under new management price. Not sure for how long its up so take advantage!! Sushi maker Bon is on point and attentive Korean BBQ is under the same roof too. All in all good experience. Kanpaii!! 1
+The food was pretty good, but the place was filthy and the wait staff was beyond confused. We ordered Korean BBQ, but instead of the normal metal grate over the flame they offered us a thick glass dish to cook our meats. This worked less than okay, resulting in longer than normal cook times and much greasier meat. Furthermore, obtaining water refills was quite a challenge.\n\nLater in the evening when we attempted to use the restroom, it was in poor repair, as well as poor cleanliness. 0
+Doors locked, no furniture inside. Apparently out of business. 0
+I was in town for business and badly needed a pedicure. My colleague and I went to this place and had a great experience for the money. \n\nThe place isn't fancy but for about $22 dollars they provide you services that other places would charge you 45 to 50 dollars.\n\nStaff very friendly. 1
+I'm crazy about vegas and this place has all types of cool casino related stuff. Very large chip collection and just all types of stuff, dice, tables, drink holders. chip holders, the list goes on and on. If you are looking you that unique gaming room accessory this is the place. Oh, they even give you free water. Located southwest from fremont street, maybe a 5 min drive. 1
+Fast fresh & delicious! 1
+This location for a 12:30pm lunch hour crowd was very fast - excellent service! The Turkey Tom #4 wonderful with extra sprouts and lettuce. Too bad other sandwich places don't offer sprouts. Wonderful, fresh bun - thank you! 1
+Since Vegas has a huge Hawaiian population, there are a lot of Hawaiian restaurants out here. I've eaten a lot of Hawaiian food out here..but I didnt really like the food too much @ this particular restaurant. I didnt go to this location, I went to the one off of Maryland Pkway, near UNLV. 0
+This is one of my favorite places around the end of the month when I'm close to broke. Good food and very affordable. Since the first time I came here I felt like home, it reminded me of my mother's cooking. No, shes not Hawaiian, but her secret ingredient waaas?....SPAM! And one thousand possibilities. But I have tried other favorites like Mahi mahi katsu combo, also the teriyaki chicken and they're as good as...well, spam. This place is always busy so the word is out. If you're looking for some good affordable home tasting Hawaiian food. Aloha kitchen is the place! \n You don' say ham, say spam! 1
+I used to love this place back in 04 days.. Now It's just.. I don't know what exactly happened.. The portion of the food seemed smaller (maybe the recession?). The food is still good ofcourse it's just amount of food that we got and the service. It wasn't the same as before. Me and my bf came in around 1am, because I just had gotten off work and I wanted to get some food before i went home.. When went in the restaurant we felt the vibe that we were not welcome.. and when the person served our food.. the guy started cleaning all the tables and making us and other people seem like intruders in the restaurant.. so me and my bf had to chow down everything in like 10 mins. The guy decide to lock the doors and it wasn't even 2 yet... I just don't understand the hours here.. \n\nIf you want business.. then treat customers with priority.. Don't make them feel as if they need to hurry the eff up so you can get your asses home even if the store hours says that you should still be open anyway.. I mean i would come back but for the service.. I would rather try a different location or just stay with L&L.. better service and with good quality food. 0
+I can always count on Aloha Kitchen and Bar to feed my hunger at midnight or later. Other than casinos, this is the only place I know of that serves Hawaiian local food till 4:30am. The only downer is how far this place is. I live in Old Henderson and this restaurant and bar location is on Sahara and Decatur. No place is far though, when you're on a local food fix!\n\nLast night I had one of those cravings, so I came by to visit everyone at Aloha Kitchen. I've been to this location many times because of the karaoke bar next door. Everyone is AH-MAZE-ING. First off, you're greeted by their bouncer, Greg. Then you have Shawn at the bar. Probably the coolest guy you'll ever meet. Jovane (sorry if I misspelled your name) was the cocktail server and super sweet and Izzy is the KJ. Very entertaining. In the restaurant, there's Cyndel who's been a part of Aloha Kitchen for over 10 years. Everyone's just full of Aloha and treats you like family.\n\nTonight I got the chicken katsu, spam musubi and the Shanghai lumpia. The katsu is super crispy and good. What I really like though, is the katsu sauce. Best katsu sauce I've had. It's more tangy and savory, rather than sweet. To me, it compliments the katsu very well. With the musubi, they add their teriyaki sauce to the spam so it flavors the rice. Packed with a lot of flavor. The lumpia is small and filled with pork. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Super good with a beer next door. \n\nOne thing that I could do without is the constant fighting this place has on late nights. Lately though, there hasn't been any sketchy activities. All in all, I love visiting this place because of the food and people. If you're ever in the area, come down and check this place out. 1
+"I hate to do this -- but here goes . . . . I was totally craving local food (aka Mom's cooking) and thought I'd get my fix at Aloha Kitchen. I'm from Maui, so . . . there's nothing quite like Mom's, but I thought this might come close. \n\nOur group had the chicken katsu, teriyaki chicken and teri beef plates with the rice and mac salad. I can't say any of the above was worth a repeat visit. \n\nThe katsu - I make better katsu myself and with that being said, I think L&L's katsu is better and . . . that's still L&L, not Mom's. This was very garlicy, small strips of thin chicken with more crunch than chicken. The sauce was ok, not best ever, but ok. Honestly could not finish it, I threw 1/2 of it away and I never do that. It was THAT bad. And for the record, I had the bubbly stomach (gas) effect all afternoon. Gross.\n\nI think I have a problem with their teriyaki sauce. The chicken was average and teri beef was chewy. Sauce was ok, but like a 2-star says . . . \""""Meh. I've experienced better\"""". \n\nI was most disappointed with the hard, dry rice - it's not hard to cook rice!! Even my 8 year old makes better rice - cmon now!! And then came the mac salad which again, L&L does better. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't great either. And it certainly wasn't Mom's. \n\nWould I go back? Nope. It's close to my work and I'd love to say I would. But nope. Place was pretty crowded though and I've been told to \""""order breakfast next time\"""", but I wasn't feeling breakfast at 12:00 Noon." 0
+Allways loved this place. This location is nice and looks like it was newly renovated. Very clean.\nKalbi ribs are juicy and sweet. Spam musubi are fav(: 1
+Really impressed with these guys. Yesterday was the third time I've come for a repair on my Civic. The rear shock absorbers and front brake pads needed to be replaced. The mechanic (Japanese guy) showed me how those parts looked like before he did any work on them. He handed me the estimate on the parts and the labor. I looked them over and they were very reasonable. So I waited for them to finish the work. \n\nWhen it was time to pay I was told that the estimate turns out to be actually lower than what was previously given me. I compared both of them to see where the difference was. Turns out the guy doing the estimate punched twice for labor on the shocks. That would have been an extra $86. Now I could have just paid them the estimate that was given to me. I was only paying attention to the price of the parts. I'm happy that they were honest enough to correct an error that only they have realised in the first place. I know I should be looking more closely at invoices next time. I'm very satisfied with the service I get here every time. They are my go-to guys for all car repairs. 1
+Rating neutral. I went by at 2:30 on Thursday. Store locked, no sign in door, no answ on the phone and no voicemail picked up. Perhaps they had to run out suddenly, but this was quite annoying upon making a trip to the store when they're regularly supposed to be open. A bit unprofessional. 0
+Every since this new director has taken over, this place has turn from decent to extremly terrible. I recently took my daughter out. Every day I took her to daycare there was a new teacher. All the teacher that had been employess for numberous years either quit or walked out. The director has a very impatient uncaring attitude. Not someone I would have taking care of children or supervising people that did. All the teachers look extremely stressed and unhappy and who does that affect? The children. My daughter had a bathroom incident and was wet when I picked her up. No one bothered to change her. She was crying in a corner when I came in. In a months time I received 3 calls telling me my child was injured. Never resolved. You get charged fees without prior knowledge of why! If you want a piece of mind when you drop your child off definately dont take them here!!!!!!!!!! I dont know how the other childrens choice centers are. You cant judge all of them for one bad apple, meaning the current director at palace station child care. Dont think you can complain and get results either because the director is also friends with the regional director connie. Severeal witnesess have heard these two laugh about parents complaints after pretending to address them. What a joke!!!!! Who hired this lady! After nearly half the staff quits or walks out wouldnt it seem like someone would try and investigate why? guess not cause she is still there. I have talked to other parents who had children attending there, they was taken out to, reason.....all the same. New director!!!!!!! I know this place has lost money and children. 0
+The food was outstanding, the service was good, the price was high. I was in no way disappointed by the quality, presentation or ANYTHING about India Oven, but the price for entrees here is shocking, particularly when rice or breads are not included in it. Treat yourself to the food here, just cope ahead of time with the $30 per person price for lunch. \n\nThe decor is nice generic white tablecloth, the building unremarkable and the location not upscale, so these can't be the cost basis. Maybe the buffet is cheaper, but I ordered from the menu so I could get the amazing onion bagee and a standard, but non-buffet entree, which was $17. FYI, the little strip mall it's in is a pit--without having reached graffiti and boarded-up window status--but the food was stunning! If you like/eat Indian food as much as I do, you'll want to visit India Oven. If it weren't for the entree prices, I'd have given it 5 stars. 1
+I'm actually half indian, so I know a bit about indian food. I totally love indian buffets because there is always SOMETHING to eat. \n\nNOT HERE....besides everything being out and soggy and cold and DRY tandoori chicken that was ridiculous.\n\nThe samosas were oily. There was nothing worth eating. How can you make a curry that tastes like NOTHING? I mean, really?\n\nAlso, they definitely overcharge for this buffet. Is it because this is Vegas? Not sure I know why they would charge for so a meager buffet that isn't really good.\n\nWell, one time, that's it. I won't be going back...in fact, I was tempted to call my credit card company and stop payment.... :)\n\nOh, it also did NOT help that there was an annoying man at a nearby table selling some Multi Level Marketing scam at these innocent people...he was so loud we heard every word of his conversation, I wonder if he called Clarence back?\n\nThe waiter/greeter/whatever knew this man was annoying the other diners, but was AFRAID to approach him and tell him to stop talking on his cell phone on SPEAKERPHONE... whatever. \n\nI don't write reviews to be mean. I write lots of good ones when I am happy. But when you give them the opportunity to fix things and they just do nothing, well, that's just not acceptable. 0
+I am a cheapskate.\n\nThat being said, if you go with a group of friends, stay in the middle of them all.\n\nYou can deflect and make your friends buy lap dances while you creepily watch. 1
+I have came to Little Darlings 4 different occasions and every time I was dissatisfied. I love entertainers and the technically of dancing. Yet, this is NOT the place to enjoy it. \nCover for locals is $17 and $33 for outsiders, includes soda beverages at the bar. I have attended by myself AND with friends. We all agreed that the size of the venue was great but the atmosphere depressing. The entire night seemed unorganized. The dancers walk/stand around with scrunched mean faces and uncomfortable body language. I noticed they only smile when approaching a customer to converse. That being said 3 out of the 4 times i attended, I was never approached. Little do the women know I have $200+ for someone with good conversation and a nice smile. Oh well. \n\nI think the top 2 buzz killers for me was the DJ and the Dancers. The music ranges from rock n' roll, 80s, to hip hop. I love the variety but the transitions are horrible and the in between songs are almost annoying. The DJ's voice sounds like he is at an auction and you can never hear what he is saying 90% of the time. I am a firm believer that the DJ controls the hype and atmosphere of a club. And unfortunately I was very bored and distant.\nThe dancers are average when it comes to the skill level. They know maybe 1 or 2 pole tricks then attempt to shake their butt to their chosen tune. The majority of the dancers are beautiful in their own way.Eh, I'd say there's only 1 woman that I enjoyed watching. Jackie was here name. She was smiling and flirting and used the entire stage during her performance! She made me smile and had my eyes locked. I moved closer and threw her a big tip, she came over and thanked me. Her breast were so soft ^_^} After her performance she came over to my chair and thanked me again. I tipped her a $20 bill then released her to make more money. Its very difficult to watch the other dancers on stage without my face being twisted. They are not entertaining nor look like they enjoy their job. Smh. I can't bare to return.\n\nI would recommend going to Lacey's. Full Nude Full Bar Strip club. Thursdays 9pm-4am Fridays-Saturdays 3am-7am This is the Hip Hop strip club of Las Vegas. 21+ $20 cover charge for all. IF YOU WANT AN ENTERTAINING STRIP CLUB WITH DRINKS, BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, AND GREAT MUSIC THIS IS WHERE YOU SHOULD BE!! Not Little Darlings 0
+"Customer service SUCKS!!!! Don't ask if they have restrooms\"""" it's not for the public\"""" but they want you to shop here! Thank Goodness there are other medical supply stores in the area." 0
+"I've been getting used (it takes 21 days for it to become a habit? the experts say) to my new diet now (low-sodium), and have been going to Trader Joe's for the past six or seven straight weekends. While I can't find everything on my list, I can find nearly 90% of what I need for the upcoming week: no salt tortilla chips, low-sodium salsa, many vegetables, such as jalapenos, green bell peppers, pre-cut romaine lettuce leaves, lemons, bananas, apricots, and basil, granola, meat such as ground turkey and oh-so-cute mini hamburgers, equally-as-cute mini hamburger buns, lemonade, eggs, and frozen goods such as, vegetables, fruit (for smoothies), coconut frozen dessert, brown rice, fish and clams. \n\nAlthough, there are low-sodium options in chicken broth (still a little too high for my liking, though) and minestrone (better, and in moderation), the selection of beans are lacking in the \""""no-salt added\"""" department. I'm still trying to find low-sodium BBQ sauce, but that seems so hard-to-find (might have to make my one). \n\nAs far as convenience, this is the one closest to my house, compared to Whole Foods (more pricey too, guess I could go after work to the Town Square location, if need be; another option is to go to Sunflower after work, too) and the two Fresh & Easy stores which I loved, closed a while ago. But since adopting my new diet, I've found a new-found appreciation for this store, and will continue doing the bulk of my grocery shopping here. I've even got my husband doing his weekly shopping here too (meal bars, cereal, almond milk, pulled chicken). And, like me, he is reading labels for sodium content.\n\nThe first three sections (above) were written when I was pregnant in 2012. Ok, so you caught me, procrastinating...\n\nSo here's my update. We go here almost every week. I'm not on a super-strict low-sodium diet, but I still do watch my sodium intake during the weekdays (5 days out of the week). The truth is: there are so many good items to buy here, from the granola, the salads, the cheese (oh so many options!!!), the frozen mahi mahi burgers, chicken lime cilantro burgers, shepherd's bread, pasta sauce, orzo, frozen chicken breast, milk, etc. etc. etc. I can go on and on, but I 'll stop my rambling. \n\nNowadays, we do most of our grocery shopping here, then, Sam's Club, and sometimes, Sprouts, or Target, and if we are in the area, at Fresh & Easy." 1
+I picked up a cupcake from here and was not impressed. The interior was dark and they had hardly anything on display. There are huge fridges around the dining area but they are just stainless steel, not display cases. It was a cloudy day outside and it made the inside seem pretty dismal. It was in the afternoon, so that may be why they only had a few things for sale. The place was pretty empty and they helped me pretty fast. \nThe cupcake was vanilla and it was moist, but the icing was a disappointment. It just tasted like sugary shortening. I threw it out because it just wasn't worth the trouble of eating. 0
+I've had the pleasure of coming to this establishment since back in the days and it has never disappointed. Some of my favorites have always being the boca burger w a powerlift smoothie that always hits that special spot. Make sure to come by and give this little coffee pub a try because for me is being always a great treat. 1
+What a great little find for breakfast. Went with two other people, and we never even went inside the place; we sat out on the patio, and it was perfect. I had the eggs benedict, served by Lauren, and both were very good. I definitely recommend this place. Maybe some day I'll even go inside. 1
+We decided to come here after doing a yelp search for cheapish breakfasts in vegas and were impressed by the generally good reviews and mention of a lobster omelet. the lobster omelet was ok, nothing fabulous. \n\nwhat was beyond horrid was the chorizo omelet my bf had been craving all morning. it was brought to us beyond burnt. like so visibly wrong we were shocked they would even set it on the table. yes, the presence of chorizo can darken the overall omelet appearance, this was not the issue. the issue was that the cook done burnt the shit out of that omelet. my bf is of the generally never send something back and make the best of it school. he tried dousing it in sauce to make it edible. nothing could help that sad omelet. \n\nwe didnt even get the opportunity to send it back as no one came to check on us for several several minutes. despite seeing my empty plate and an omelet missing two bites on my bf's, the waitress said, is everything ok here? hmmm, probably not. we explained it was not edible due to being beyond burnt. she apologized but did not offer to cook another or ask if he wanted something else. after a few mpre minutes we asked for the check, having to flag down another server. the chorizo omelet was not taken off the check. \n\nI informed the waitress that as the omelet, was not only visibly burnt but inedible, that it should be removed from the check. She then had a man come over, possibly the owner, who tried to explain to us that if may have been burned because the chorizo has to be cooked a long time. bad, bad, bad excuse, even more so as my bf used to own a bar/restaurant in the southwest and is quite aware of how chorizo needs to be cooked and that most important, it can coexist with eggs in an omelet without it being burnt beyond consumption.\n\nif you are lookin for a great breakfast, try to the peppermill, where not only can they cook chorizo but deliver a hefty portion 0
+This place looks like my house growing up in the 80s, hideous wood paneling and boring paintings of sailboats included. So take my advice and look down at your plate instead of looking at the walls because the food was delicious. \n\nThe wedge salad was superb as wedge salads usually are. The bacon wrapped shrimp and the tomato/mozzarella were great appetizers. Steaks are the way to go here and the mushroom side dish was pretty damn amazing. They also have an impressive dessert menu including cheesecake from Carnegie deli in NY and this ice cream ball monstrosity. 1
+"We came for the oyster bar and the long line was a drag and the strong smell of cigarettes was making me nauseous so we decided to go into the neighboring restaurant \""""The Broiler\"""". I assumed the casino might get its sea food shipment from the same place since both places are feet apart. Boy was I wrong.\n\nTwo people in my party got sick from the oysters. The Clam Chowder was so gritty it was inedible, my hamburger was dry and smelled old. To top it off a bill for two people is about $70 you can go to a really nice restaurant for $15-20 a plate in Vegas.\n\nAVOID THIS PLACE. IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY AND YOU MIGHT GET SICK." 0
+Definetly I hotel which is more for the locals than for the tourist. The Palace Station is located one mile north of the strip. Good value, and nice accomadations. 3 out of the four stars goes for the excellent customer service. I stayed at the Palace Station last December when my mom came to town for a conference. I stayed their for a few days to recover from a medical emergency. Anyway, the room service staff was awesome, they always asked how I was feeling because it was clear that I was sick. From what I can remember the room service food was good. I also liked the restaurants the three restaurants that are in the hotel. Especially the Pasta Station, because they played alot of Frank Sinatra tunes(one of my favorite singers). Anyway if your looking for a place to stay that gives you good value for your money I recommend this place. 1
+We got two tower rooms connected to each other. The rooms themselves had a good amount of space and furnishings (two armchairs). Our rooms were clean and up-scale looking and reminded me of smaller versions of the suite that we stayed in at the Venetian hotel. Beds and sheets were comfortable enough. While the walls and doors were thin enough to let noise come in, the halls and rooms were usually quiet. The marble bathrooms with granite counters gave the good sized bathrooms a luscious feel. \n\nThe maids were very good about getting our rooms cleaned and the amenities stocked. The tower luxory rooms had many wonderful amenities that I don't see even in higher priced hotels. Amenities included toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouth rinse, mineral baths, and lots more. The only problems were the loud fan in the room and the rooms themselves smelled heavily of cigarettes. However, I was overall very happy with these rooms for the low prices that I paid. I got these rooms as a package deal at travelocity. I would definitely return. However, I would never return to the buffet at this hotel (read my review on their buffet). 1
+really crappy restaurants, nothing for the kids to do and the rooms are very very small. Its right off the freeway. Plus they rolled on OJ. Never had any luck at the machines and the lines are almost always long on Friday & Saturday to cash your checks. The sports book is cool & so is subway. Bingo isnt half bad either. Burger King & the Guadalajara are all gone, the buffet is the worst and the cafe is closing & being replaced by a Denny's. Theres a decent Starbucks on the way out to the parking garage, the Broiler ain't half bad and you can never get a seat at the oyster bar which is the highlight of this place. Ocassionally a decent giveaway to players club members. 0
+Palace Station can Fuck off !! And because you guys suck so bad, i'm thinking i might just avoid the rest of the station casinos and the bummer is i like the oyster bar. i'll survive without it ! 0
+Oh Palace Station...should be Saddest Station. Where to begin. \nThe Pros: Clean sheets, overall secure feeling, nice/clean bathroom, nice soaps and lotions, working T.V.'s, nice manicured grounds, a decent shuttle to Fashion Show. \nThe Cons: $16.95/ night fee added on to our already paid for travelocity package (travelocity quoted it at $9.95/night), musty room, smelly room and whatever detergent they use for their towels, ouch. Can we say rash on my ash? I didn't gamble or eat here, so I can't vouch for the food. \nFor the price, I would rather pay a bit more and actually be on the strip next time. Definitely a locals place. Only stay here if you REALLY have to. 0
+Long Live Station Casinos.\n\nFounder Frank Fertitta Jr. has been called home to be with his elders in Heaven.\n\nFrank Fertitta Jr. died at age 70 last week following recent heart surgery at Ceders-Sinai Hosptial in Los Angeles. From humble beginnings as a bell-man at the Tropicana almost fifty years ago to founder of an empire that is a Las Vegas icon, Frank Fertitta Jr. embodied the very spirit that made America great. Frank Fertitta Jr. was what all Americans should aspire to be.\n\nRest in peace, Frank Fertitta Jr. 1
+"Prior to the complimented rooms that I received to The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, Flamingo, and NYNY I had to get room not complimented for a couple of nights. I looked up a room that was a little off the strip and found out that Palace Station had rooms at $15.00 a night. I thought to myself was \""""That is dirt cheap'! You do get what you pay for in the room. It looked like a cheap motel room. \n\nI didn't know was that the Palace Casinos (Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch etc) charged about $17 hotel fee per night on top of the room rate. The fee includes internet access, gym/pool use and shuttles to/from the airport or strip. Which is worth the fee if you used most of the things offered. I ended up using everything except for the pool.\n\nThe casino itself was decent looking and they do have great restaurants here though. The rooms were pretty crappy though." 0
+The hotel isn't bad considering it's catering to the more mature audience. The only thing that somewhat upsets me is that the price of the rooms are misleading. You better read the fine print when reserving a room here because they might not inform you about the $14.95 per night surcharge. Me and my friends wanted to find a fairly inexpensive hotel and when we booked online on expedia, the rooms were only $42/night. But when we got there, we were informed of the ridiculous surcharge. I can understand if it was something like $5.00 or something but $14.95?? If it was still summer time when we can at least use their ugly pool, i can also at least understand that. I mean, even the GOLD COAST which is much more decent than Palace Station has a surcharge of only $3.00! Okay, live and learn i guess. Well, at least whoever is reading this could use the heads up, right? :) 0
+i am shocked to see the low stars and bad reviews!\nthis place is great!\ni have been really bad about taking time to review places but i am putting that to an end now :)\ni have never stayed in the older courtyard rooms ( i understand them to be kind of icky and old) BUT i have stayed several times in the luxury tower rooms.\nthe rooms in the tower are VERY clean and VERY modern.\nthese rooms are beyond a great value!\ni have NEVER had an issue with cleanliness at the hotel...ever.\nhousekeeping is great and very accommodating.\nthe gals at the front desk are extremely kind and very helpful. \nthe staff in general has been extremely impressive aside from one person.\nthe breakfast buffet is absolutely delicious and a tremendous deal.\nmy husband likes to stay here specifically for the reason he can wake up and stumble down to his favorite breakfast buffet lol.\nwith our players card we pay $4.99 for the buffet and we have often received a complimentary buffet breakfast with our room price.\nthe new cafe is delicious and another tremendous value!\nagain, i am not sure why the other reviews have been so awful but this place is amazing.\nwe always stay here for the first night of a longer stay in vegas at other larger resort type hotels.\nwe always stay at the luxury resort hotels on the strip on our vacations and do this about 3-4 times per year but we ALWAYS stay the first night at palace station because we just love it.\nif this hotel were a larger property with more activities other than gambling we would consider staying through our entire trip.\nthis says a lot considering the caliber of hotels we are used to staying at.\ni highly recommend anyone stay here if you book a luxury tower suite.\nthe luxury tower suite runs us on average $28.00 per night when we book in advance which in my opinion is a ridiculously great deal! 1
+Some places get old and they become landmarks. Others get old and they just look run down and there's a kind of dirty feeling you get when you're there. \n\nFor me, Palace Station is somewhere in between the 2, leaning more towards the latter though I'm sorry to say. \n\nIt's definitely not fancy or glamorous but it's affordable (from what I've heard), there's some decent food places (I heard the seafood bar is supposed to be good) and there's lower minimum table games. On the strip and even downtown, it's getting harder and harder to find a $5 21 table on the weekends. \n\nI'm wondering when Station Casinos is going to let go of this property and build a resort that has something to offer - that draws people in because the current property doesn't have much in that way in my opinion. 0
+Well first I book online to get the best deal in Vegas.\nThen upon completion, to check in they asked for mandatory 16 bucks for each night to use their amenities, internet,swimming pool gym.\nI think it's kinda rip off, since they know most people coming are just using the room to shower and sleep, most of the time visitors are out on the strip seeing the city not spending time on internet,swimming pool or gym, otherwise they'll stay home.\n\nThen room are look a like clean, vents are dusty, conditions of curtain are dirty, and dusty, just because they look nice from far, but when touching them to open curtain, then your hands get the dust.\n\nOverall, when asking for information to front desk or concierge, they put you on hold for like 10 mins. \n\nNot really recommended unless you have other choice and pay a little more, for better service and room. 0
+"Be careful about booking the \""""courtyard\"""". You might as well book at the Motel 8. Most of these rooms face the parking lot and the freeway. There were many other hotels with decent prices that I wish I would have booked. For the \""""MOTEL 8 \"""" ATMOSPHERE we could have a had our pick of other hotels for the same price with nicer rooms. Most Importantly if your looking for a bargain the hidden fees at this hotel bump up the price quite a bit making much nicer hotel in Vegas the same price. There is a 16.00 dollar A NIGHT HOTEL SERVICE FEE that when added to the price of the room, could be applied to a better hotel in Vegas. Also, management did nothing about complaints. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Lastly, pictures of the rooms on the website our not at all what the really look like." 0
+I'm going to give this place a 4 because the doors to go outside wouldn't open after 10pm so we have to walk all the way around to our rooms. It's do-able but if you have heavy bags you're going to be huffing and puffing when you get to your room. The rooms were clean and decent. I don't really care about the quality of the bed because I've slept likea baby on the floor before but my gf doesn't think the beds are comfortable. The restroom looks nice though. I like it a lot. I think if they would upgrade something in the rooms it would have to be the tvs. It's not that the TV was small but because it's too old. But hey, it works. I like their little work out room too. Very helpful to relieve some stress especially for those who lost their money gambling lol. \n\nThe casino was nice. Had a great time with my family in there. I like that they have restaurants and they're open late. However idk if the restaurants are open 24 hrs. The food was pretty cheap though. There were 99 cents margaritas which were yummy. At the Oyster bar I saw on the menu that says after 1am bud lights were 2 dollars I believe which is a good price. Unfortunately I didn't get to take advantage of that. \n\nWe ate at the restaurant for breakfast. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs and I would have to say it was yummmmaaaaay. I think pricings on their food is very fair. Our server was nice. Very much appreciated for her service. \n\nchecking in and checking out was really simple and quick. \n\nOther than that there's nothing else. Oh and one more thing if you want to get their rooms for cheap check it thrift trip advisor. Omg you will really be satisfy with how much you'll end up paying. 1
+Brace your lungs for stale and smoky air before visiting this local's casino. Sportsbook here is a bit on the old school side, but they do have one giant screen and several large couch-chairs to sit on while viewing. Crowd wasn't too rowdy, but the senior citizens here are serious about their college ball bets, so consider yourself warned.\n\nAmong the dining options here are a pizza place and a 24 hour Subway with questionable service- but then again, I'd be spaced out too if I were a teenage guy responsible for making sandwiches within eyesight of a televised basketball game on a screen that takes up an entire wall.\n\nBF makes frequent appearances here for sports betting, and I occasionally opt to come along. There are table games here, but the majority of the floor is slots. Parking is usually pretty easy to find and there typically isn't too much traffic in this area, which is a plus. 0
+its an OK hotel. If you wanted to just rest for the night in a cheap spot.. this hotel would work fine. the crowd is weird here 0
+I got rooms for my family in the TOWER ROOMS. They were TOTALLY updated from top to bottom with brand new furniture, new carpet, new big-screen TVs, granite counters in the bathrooms, tile shower, new towels & new linens, and were clean!\nThe curtains were floor to ceiling, and were black-out. \nThe view from our rooms were of the pool & an unobstructed view of the city - spectacular.\nOur rooms were on a non-smoking floor, which they are strict about ensuring stay that way - hugely appreciated! When someone was smoking in the hall, the security came right up to investigate.\nSecurity checks guest's IDs before allowing them up the elevators for safety purposes. There was a Starbucks and a few restaurants, all connected to the casino. The bummer was that you can smell the cigarette smoke in ALL of them.\nOur locked car was broken into, things were stolen right out of the hotel parking garage, but not enough security to catch the thief. :(\nBesides that, the prices were fine, though the room rates end up being double after you pay for the per room/per day resort tax. 1
+I enjoyed our three stays at this hotel at this hotel and casino. I agree with the customers that complain about the courtyard rooms. Though the room my husband and I were not as disgusting as described, just a worn carpeting. The bathroom and everything else was fine, and we had a pleasant stay. The last two stays have been fantastic. We were in the tower and had beautiful rooms! The one on the last stay was huge, with a fantastic view and almost like a honeymoon suite! The employees were helpful and we were both pleased with our requests with all the staff. The cleaning ladies were always very nice, as well as the servers, and card dealers.I liked the buffet because I have stomach issues, and this is one of the few places I can eat without being in agony. I hope in the future they choose to upgrade the courtrooms. But the tower is lovely. No complaints here. 1
+This place was alright i wasn't fully satisfied. Customer service was horrible at the time of checking in. I didn't get the room i had reserved I would have appreciate it if the guy that checked me in would had notified me before. I get to the room and the window doesn't even close I went back down there to let them know and he gives me more attitude he did give me another room but just by him giving me that attitude i was upset.\nThe stay was alright afterwards but I just wouldn't book another room there again. I don't recommend it to no one. 0
+Just horrible service everywhere. Only saving grace is the oyster bar which is spectacular. So just stop there to eat there and get the hell out. I've received free rooms from Bellagio, mandalay bay, and many other nicer hotels based on my play. Although I'm not a whale, I play a decent amount. But Palace Station at best will give me rooms at like $50 a night. It's amazing how cheap they are. Also the Pit bosses, dealers, hosts, valets and just about everyone there just treats you like you just kicked their dog. Just awful. Hate this place. But again go eat at the oyster bar. Best restaurant in Vegas. 0
+Good service and great food. We drank and ate a TON of food and our bill was $60. Things we ate that we would order again.\n\nThe Ramen with the pork kakuni\nMonk fish pate with cucumbers and seaweed.\nBeef Tataki\nKIMCHI & PORK STIR FRY WAS THE BOMB!\nThe charashi roll-- I freakin loved the shiso in this roll!!\n\n--------------------------------------------------\nSince I wrote this review, I've been back 3 more times and I have down graded my 5 star review to a 4 star because of the service. This place is still da bomb but the service here is spotty. Drink your beer and order two more because they ain't comin' back to check. You want more sake? Good luck. Come here with patience and a flask. 1
+"I lived in Japan for about 2 years so its awesome to see a real izakaya (albeit a small one) style place here in LV!! My wife is Japanese so she ALWAYS goes for the \""""okura natto\"""". I just wished they had namadais. But yeah..if I need my fix of yakitori, okonomiyaki and ramen. There isn't a better place so close to my apartment." 1
+"Went here with a bunch of Japanese/Filopino friends who love the place. I was weary being that the only Japanese restaurants I usually patronize have cook top going on or sushi bars...but it was really really good :-) Being \""""safe\"""" I only ordered the pork potstickers and the chicken on a stick (sorry forget the name!). They were both great, especially the potstickers. I also tried a few bites from my friends dishes (a fried rice I'd never seen before, some kind of pork dish, etc) which were also tasty. For dessert, someone ordered the Banana Crepes which was delicious as well. I need to go back and be more adventurous next time for sure!" 1
+"Ever since I moved to Vegas, all I've heard from friends mouths is \""""Ichiza this.. Ichiza that..\"""" and I am so glad I, finally, got a chance to samps (sample) the food!\n\nFunny thing is I went there on a busy Friday night and ran into 2 different groups of friends that rave to me about this spot. \n\nOrdered the cold tofu, kim chee fried rice, hamachi sashimi, tuna sashimi, pickled veggies, etc etc. \nAnd even though we ordered all this from the menu, there were soooooooooooOOOOoooo much more to order on the walls...too bad we weren't near the walls, nor could we read Japanese =(\nThis is a place where you can try new things everytime and prolly still not have tried the whole menu......yes, there is THAT much things to order.\n\nRegardless this place didn't fail all the rave reviews. \n\nExcept the pickled veggies..yucky!!!\n\nAlmost forgot to mention that they are opened late....not 24 hours but, late enough for some drunken grindz." 1
+We love Ichiza and go almost every time we're in Vegas. We always order a ton of food. Everything is always delicious, but I love the chicken tatsuta-age and the kimchee fried rice. It's always busy and there is often a wait, but it's definitely worth it. 1
+"For many years, this was THE only decent Izakaya in Las Vegas. Actually, one of the few \""""pretty pretty good\"""" Japanese restaurants. Double actually, one of the only Japanese restaurants run by Japanese people. And so...it was busy, and quite good (for Las Vegas).\n\nWhen I visited last week, the owner/manager who always stood in the front - glaring at you - was gone. I mean, gone gone. The place was functioning like the kids took over - disorganized, sloppy and rude service, condescending staff...like some magical fairy or Doraemon came in here and just sparkly-poofed Ichiza into another typical mess of a fake-Japanese restaurant.\n\nBeing an Izakaya, we (party of 4) did not order one thing and find ourselves disappointed. And no, we did not order \""""rolls\"""". We ordered Japanese food. And it was terrible. All of it. Not one person in our party finished their food. \n\nThe yakitori and gyu-tan was bland, burnt and dry. The ramen was nasty. And as to the plethora of teeny tiny dishes of stuff we chose off the wall, the only memorable thing was this nasty and (still half frozen) fried cheese thing that was a lactose disaster waiting to happen.\n\nSometimes a restaurant has a bad night. But something was wrong here. If I found out that they sold it, I would not be surprised. When everything is off, its time to go elsewhere. \n\nLuckily, downstairs is a decent Japanese-run Yakiniku - Yagyu - with a sign/font that looks like its from a Charlie Chan movie. If you don't have fun here - head down there for something far improved.\n\nStill if you're comparing this place to the majority of restaurants on Spring Street, it might even be good. And that's why I hate eating in Las Vegas." 0
+First time eating this type of Japanese food and it was great! The food was fresh and the service was excellent. We flew into Vegas for a business trip and my wife wanted to eat here. It was simply a great experience. When we were eating, we talked to a bunch of locals and they too raved about how great the place is. I definitely recommend this place for Japanese tapas! 1
+I love this place because it feels like your really in Japan, when you get inside there are menu items posted all over the walls around, in english and in Japanese. atmosphere is great, servers are cute and friendly. most of all the food is really good. 1
+As long as your not trying to go at prime time during the weekend, your fine. Beware, this place gets packed during peak hours. \n\nDef get the takoyaki, yellowtail tar tar, butter fish and eel fried rice! Just thinking about it is making me droooool 1
+Oh my dear Ichiza, how I will miss you. Once, you were the only reason I really enjoyed coming to Las Vegas. I would rave about the amazing food you served to every friend who was making a trip to Sin City, but not anymore. The quality has gone downhill! I don't know if management changed, or if the economy finally took it's toll on you. Until I hear that things have changed for the better, farewell old friend. 0
+Went here with a few friends. The food is not bad but nothing to rave about. The service is ok. Some of the food came out fast but most took a very long time even though there weren't that many people in the restaurant. The real big problem my friends n I had was when we tried to pay. We wanted to split the bill and pay on separate debit cards and the guy in charge said we could only split the bill between two cards. Don't see why we couldn't just all pay separate. 0
+Food is good but their service is getting worse each time.\nWe came as a party of 7 and the bill was $208.38 which has already included 18% gratuity. We paid cash and added extra $4 to make it 20% gratuity.\nWe went downstairs and this waitress named Mami yelled from upstairs saying that we owed her $1. It was very embarrassing for our whole group because of her action chasing after us with the bill in her hand. Everyone from the tea station was looking at us.\nMy sister went upstairs and talked to her.\nThe amount for the food was $169 and they automatically added 18% gratuity which was $208.38. We paid them in cash $212 with the extra $4. Someone internally from their restaurant took away that $4. \nWell $1, $4.. Whatever it was that not our main concern... Is it proper to yell and chase after customer for 38 cents short from the gratuity so that whole mall can hear that??!!!\nThere was no apology from her at all.\nNo matter how awesome the food is... lousy customer service can turn customers away. That's really too bad... We used to visit this restaurant every time we visit Vegas. No more!!! 0
+"Short one night trip to Vegas the day after Thanksgiving and was welcomed by a sea of Asian fobs (who apparently don't believe in Thanksgiving). After giving up on Bacchanal (3 HOUR WAIT!!!!), we ventured to Ichiza. \n\nPut my name down for a party of 6 and was told that it would be over an hour. Decide to just tough it out...10 minutes later, my friend goes in to check on our position and is told that the wait is now 30 minutes. ???\nAfter waiting for about 40 minutes, the owner comes out and asks us if we can finish dining within an hour. We oblige, mainly just to grab a seat.\n\nOnce seated, we promptly order everything we can think of, in hopes of finishing within the agreed upon time. \n\nWasabi octopus.....\""""Sorry, we are run all out.\""""\nOkra natto....\""""Are you sure you want? It has natto in it.\"""" (Me: \""""Yes, I understand this\"""")\nAnkimo....\""""I am sorry. No more.\""""\nUni in ponzu sauce....\""""I'm sorry, we are all out tonight.\""""\n\nAfter scrapping together an order, we wait once again. 15 minutes pass before the first dishes come out. Some were decent, most were par for the course. Nearing our one hour limit, we are waiting for our bowls of ramen. We inquire and are told, \""""we are out of miso broth, only shoyu ramen left. Do you still want?\""""\n\nMe: \""""Yes.\""""\nWould have been nice to be asked this a little earlier.\n\nAnother 10 minutes....and they bring 1 out of 3 ramens ordered. \n\nWe finish. \nPromptly given the bill by the owner.\n\nAverage yakitori. Below average service." 0
+The best Japanese restaurant I have been to in Las Vegas. It is small, so you should try to make a reservation if you want to go there during peak hours. 1
+Came here on a Tues night at 6pm. Warning. If your coming after 6pm, make a reservation! We were a party of 5 and were lucky to get in. They did accommodate us, but told us we had to leave by 7. This place got so crowded at 6pm!! Full house! Legit Japanese place. My folks had the ramen, and I had a chicken egg bowl plus a few skewers on the side. Traditional Japanese recipes coming from someone who is Japanese.My folks came with me. They ordered the ramen, but preferred Monta Ramen better.( see my review on them) \nService was a bit hectic, but the place was packed so I don't blame them. Foo 1
+I've been here since my teeny bopper years and it's been like a roller coaster! I remember it use to be much different from now. For some reason the food is just not as good as it use to be. The chefs appear to be the same or at least one of them is so I can't quite pin point as to why. The flavors just isn't there. For example I always order the jalape\u00f1o fried rice and it gets worse everytime I order it. Por que?!! I love this joint and it's twist on Japanese cuisine but it can definitely improve on it's quality and consistency. Service has been and still is decent. Maybe we need to bring back #TBT. 0
+"Friendly staff and quick service for auto tinting, but wow quality was so bad. Film was wrinkled in a couple spots, bubbles galore, and don't expect them to tint to the window edge. I swear there is a 1/8\"""" and close 3/16\"""" on some edges. Of course, I didn't discover the edge issue for 4 days after the job was done (due to instruction not to open the windows until after a week). Well, for $150, what can you expect? On the other hand, I've seen $150 jobs that were flawless. It's probably just an inexperienced tinter. So, if you want your \""""baby\"""" tinted, I'd take it elsewhere." 0
+"Please be warned! Do not patronize Home Fabrics online!!! They are not trustworthy.\n\nI placed a large order online, received a confirmation the same day, and then the following day received a second confirmation that my order was being processed, would ship in 3-5 days and be received in 7-12 days. \n\nAfter receiving the confirmation, I ordered multiple custom items to coordinate with the purchased fabric. Imagine my surprise when I received a call a full 7 days later stating that they didn't have the fabric I ordered, hadn't had it for a long time, and weren't going to get any more of it. \n\nThe customer service person I spoke to first accused me of yelling (I wasn't, she was), then of being disrespectful (well, ya, you got me there) and hung up on me. I called back and spoke to her again. When she asked me if I would like a refund, I started laughing and said, \""""Ya think?\"""" Well, she then yelled at me some more about disrespecting her and hung up a second time. I mean, really, they weren't sure if they could keep my money or if I wanted it back since I got a big fat nothing-burger from them? We'll see if I ever get my money back.\n\nI've shopped Home Fabrics stores for years, but this was my first experience ordering online. I will never again order online from them, and I urge everyone reading this to beware. They are liars and scammers, plain and simple." 0
+I only went for an event in the back room. As I pulled into the parking lot, I saw a woman trying to cross the area in front of me. I flashed my lights and she started to approach my car until she saw I was a woman. So... hookers in the parking lot? For me as a one year resident in Vegas, i was disappointed by the area and the lack of any kind of security present to disallow things like that. But it seems to have a very specific event following for certain burlesque and comedy shows which are in the back room. Other than that it's a pretty empty beer bar. Yikes. 0
+I judge Asian bakeries on their Pineapple Bun. And Diamond Bakery doesn't add up to buns I've had in LA (unfair comparison, I know) or even to buns you can find at 168 Market. I tried a while host of other buns and pastries, but The only thing I've had here that I enjoyed are the Steamed Pork Bun. Get them while they're hot, though. 0
+After grabbing a banh mi over at Mr. Sandwich, I stopped into Diamond Bakery for a sweet fix. Not wanting anything *too* sweet, I opted for a bag of coconut macaroons. $4 was a little pricey, but it was a decent sized bag with roughly a dozen in there. Unfortunately, they were dry, dry, dry. It was almost like eating styrofoam. Other stuff at their store looked good, so I'll probably be back to try something else. But for their macaroons, they get 2 stars. 0
+We were here because of Diners Drive Ins and Dives Tv show. My wife and I pulled up to the parking lot and it seemed kind of edgy but we went in and so glad we did. It wasn't very crowded so we sat right down. We were greated by a nice waitress and she gave her recomendations. We went with the Guinea pie which is a white pizza with home made meatballs and ricotta cheese and a garlic sauce. We also tried the suicide fries which had a habenero sauce with three kinds of peppers. Oh my gosh was it hot but addicting. The carnitas tacos were good too. We live in California but i can see us making a spontaneous road trip to eat at this place sometime in the near future. 1
+"On a morning breakfast hunger, we didn't feel like eatting buffetts with the regular eggs, sausages, omellettes. We had a craving for some good old fashion \""""Jook\"""" aka rice porridge. We didn't wanted to go to Mandalay Bay which charges $25 for a Seafood Jook as compared to $4 in SF Chinatown. So we picked the next best thing...in LV Chinatown and came about Sam Woo. \n\nWe ordered a Fish Porridge which still had a strong fishy smell and taste, (usually removed with ginger) and the porridge was extremely watered down.\nWe also order the \""""Sam See\"""" chow mein (Duck; Chicken; and BBQ Pork) It was ok, but tasteless...probably by the extreme amount of water sprouts!\n\nSomehow, when we got back to the hotel that night, our stomach wasn't feeling too good." 0
+Food's ok I guess if you like it oily and full of msg. Your regular Chinese food. We'd ordered black bean fish, fried noddle, and some other other dish. Food's not worth its price, but seems like food is pricer in vegas in general. Waiter was somewhat rude. We told him to remove the fried tofu dish from our order, and he still brought it out. Fried tofu would taste better if there were stuffing, but it was just tofu fried with some salt sprinkle on it. 0
+It was just ok.....nothing special.\n\nTo start off....we ordered the 2 types of meat: BBQ pork and Roast pork and it was quite a small portion for the price ($13... not worth it). Since it was so small, we decided to order half a BBQ duck afterwards. Taste was ok...\n\nAll the other dishes were ordinary. Prices seem high.\n\nService was lacking....we had someone who could not use a chopstick and she had to get up and get a fork herself. Place is not that big yet we had trouble flagging a waiter down.\n\nAfter the meal, we asked the waiter to call a taxi for us and he refused and just gave us the phone number instead.\n\nWould I return? Nope. 0
+"Crap, crap, and major crap! How this place is still in business puzzles me. I live in SoCal so we know how the original Sam Woo taste like.\n\nAlways crowded here. I don't know why but it is. Probably because they think Sam Woo is the best bet for Chinese food. WRONG. Hostess has a nasty attitude with an ugly smug that I would like to wipe off.\n\nFood is extremely short of bad. C'mon! They give you all the reject meat for full price. Shady.\n\nService is laughable! So stupid. How can they expect good tips with an attitude like that?\n\nThe last straw was when we went up to pay the bill and the girl said we could leave the tip with her. My mom tipped only $2 because they didn't do s**t ( I didn't think they deserved a dime) and that b**** had the nerve to sneer \""""that's not even 15%!\"""" and gave us a nasty look. She's lucky I let her have her hair still intact the way she was treating us. I would have loved to give her a good beat down.\n\n0 stars! Why can't I give this place 0 stars?! I hope this place burns down to the ground." 0
+I used to go to Sam Woo when it first opened and always like the bbq pork fried rice and the sliced bbq pork which were always good. I had to give the place a break after trying other dishes that weren't so great, and also because they have been closed several times by the health department. I've gone there when they had a B rating, and turned around and walked out. Keep your eye on them, I think you can find the latest restaurant ratings in the RJ. 0
+The Food:\nSam Woo's has been shut down for health code violations a number of times within the past 10 years! I was able to peak in their kitchen and noticed it was VERY dirty! They had two huge pots with broth sitting on the floor.....on the floor!!! \nThe Service:\nService staff currently works as though they were still living in China. Culturally, American culinary (front and back house) service is very different from Chinese. In China, people don't care if their server has the personality of a wall; they're only there to take their order and provide the food. However, most Americans appreciate a server with a good personality and one who is genuine for the most part. If you order a beverage, be sure to ask for a pitcher in advance because they only fill your glass up once....after that you've got to literally grab them by their shirt to stop them from brushing you off! I feel as if there's better, more genuine customer service at McDonalds! \n\n-This place needs improvement in all areas\n\n*I've gotten the shits from this food every time I've eaten here! I think that's saying something about their food. 0
+"We went here over Memorial weekend for brunch after church. We wanted to go to Harbor Palace, because that's where we usually go...but it had a long wait. Sam Woo was our second stop. It was pretty crowded, as expected. When we walked in the hostess station was empty, so we made our way to the cashier and asked to be put on the waiting list. She rudely told us to go back to the hostess station and wait for her there. We were given a ticket with the number 1 on it, so I was pretty hopeful. After about 20 minutes of waiting, we noticed that people that arrived after us were being seated. We got even more suspicious when the hostess asked us again how many were in our party & gave us a ticket with the number 8 on it. Things were obviously very disorganized.\n\nMy mom then caught the hostess' attention and asked her exactly how their seating was conducted, because we had been waiting awhile, parties were being seated before us that arrived after, and she wasn't calling any numbers. Her reply was, and I kid you not \""""You know, don't worry about it. They have the bigger party and their table became available first. You just have to wait for a smaller table, so don't worry about it.\""""\n\nIt was so rude. I think she realized she said something wrong, because as were were leaving (didn't want to patronize a place like that) she said \""""I have your table ready for you now.\"""" My mother turned around, handed her the ticket back and said \""""You know, don't worry about it.\""""\n\nThe look on that hostess' face was priceless :)" 0
+Date/Time: Saturday - 7:30pm\nOccasion: Dinner with daddy and little brother\nParty of: Three\nLocation: Typical Chinese restaurant. Simple decor. Not the cleanest\nOrdered: Westlake Beef Soup, Flamebroiled Pepper-Beef Steak, Ginger Chicken, and Seafood-Tofu claypot\nTotal incl gratuity: ~$\n\nExpensive. Definitely gone down-hill. And quite simply put, not worth it. The only thing worth mentioning was the soup. The pepper beef steak was sliced way too large and quite difficult to chew. The ginger chicken was terribly dry. And I wasn't interested in taking another bite of the seafood tofu claypot.\n\nTo top it off, each entree ran $12 - $18. $60 for four entrees at a Chinese restaurant?? Definitely not worth it it! I've typically gone here for lunch and ordered noodles. Now I'm scared and likely not to return. I'm going to stick with pho in Chinatown from now on. Fellow yelpers: any suggestions on other better Chinese restaurants in the area? ;) 0
+Food may be decent, but when mixed with horrible service and CASH ONLY, I think not. 0
+OMGk, this place was the worst chinese I've ever eating, first the service was like they were doing us a favor for throwing a menu at me I said Hi he didn't. Then when we got our food, the soup was cold, he took them screaming to the kitchen, Soup cold again, We received it back microwave hot, and our spoons almost burning us that where still in the soup. The meal was salty rice blane, and very little meat in each one of our meals, that where already price highter than usually for lunch time menu. I'm from San Francisco, have been to hold in the walls and had better food. Even where I live Livermore, Ca, where there is hardly any chinese rest. Save your money and taste and go a couple of doors down.. 0
+Was a bit skeptical having lunch here because of all the negative reviews, but we came based on my cousin's recommendation who lives in Vegas and has eaten here numerous time.\n\nThe positives:\n+ Food came out very fast. We were very hungry, so this was a bonus.\n+ Food was tasty. We had: beef chow fun, kung pao chicken, roast duck, roast pork, scallops with vegetables, choi sum, fried calamari. \n\nThe negatives:\n- Cash only. \n- Extremely RUDE service. Staff was more interested in eating their own lunch than taking our order of filling our water cups. Actually, they never filled our water cups, just plopped a pitcher of water on our table and walked away. As a matter of fact, that's how all of our dishes were delivered - server just dropping the dish on our table and walking away. Never asked us how we were doing or if we needed anything. Also forgot to give us the rice we ordered - had to remind the waiter. Only made an attempt at being pleasant when it was time to deliver the bill.\n\nWon't be going out of our way to eat here again. 0
+"CRAPPIEST CHINESE JOINT I'VE EVER EATEN AT! AVOID! \n\nI don't want to give it one star, but there's not an option for NO STARS on here. This place is CRAP.\n\nIt's located in Chinatown about 10 minutes away from the Las Vegas strip. My family and I entered and waited to be seated. We waited for about 5 minutes. The joint was pretty empty except for two tables. We really shouldn't be waiting that long since there is a hostess stand, but the hostess was no where to be found. Weird...\n\nAnyways, we were seated and were immediately asked in Mandarin what we wanted. My mom asked them to speak in English and the waitress said, \""""What do you want?\"""". Rude much. We ordered and our food came 10 minutes later.\n\nWhat we found most surprising? Charging for rice. We're Chinese and we frequent Chinese restaurants a lot and it's always complimentary rice whenever you order a dish. We ordered roast duck, soup, beef and broccoli, and the beef chow fun. We asked for rice and they gave us two small bowls and there's five grown adults here. I see other tables had the large red containers of rice while we didn't. \n\nWhen we got the check, they added 18% to 20% gratuity even though we were not a table of six. On their menu, it says they add in gratuity for tables six or more. We didn't want to tip at all, but they already included it. \n\nDon't dine here unless you want to be mistreated. There are numerous plazas and restaurants (pho/Vietnamese, Japanese, etc) surrounding this crappy place. The service sucks as the servers are lazy and give you attitude if you try to get their attention. Also, PLEASE speak Chinese to them if you MUST dine here. My mother made the mistake of NOT speaking Chinese which I think made them believe we weren't Chinese and thus, gave us bad service." 0
+Very expensive tourist trap. The food is pure crap. 0
+What a disappointment this place was! I was told by a friend about the amazing duck dishes this place used to serve and last week found myself with an opportunity to check the place out. Let's just say I will not be going back.\n\nMy colleague and I walked in at 12:30 pm. I was afraid that we would have to wait for a table as this was right in the middle of the lunch rush, but shockingly, there was not a table occupied in the whole joint. This should have been a red flag but we stayed, regardless.\n\nWhile looking at the menu I realized it was a cash only restaurant (and the menu items are all fully priced). This relegated me to the cash that I had in my wallet -- bummer.\n\nThey have an excessively long menu and after a great deal of reading decided I'd just get the chicken lo mein since I thought that was un-mess-up-able. I thought wrong! I was presented with a huge dish of the nastiest tasting, ugliest pile of beige. The chicken was little more than tiny pieces of salty poached rib meat and gristle.\n\nSide note: the server had a fungal infection under his fingernails. That's not exactly the last thing I want to see before I dig into a meal...gross.\n\nI wound up eating about 6 mouthfuls of noodles before I could tolerate no more. The horrible taste stayed with me all day. I will never return. 0
+Don't go here if you aren't Chinese ...they will help everyone else first. We got there and they tried to sit the people behind us first until they said no they were here first. We sat for 10 minutes and watched them seat and serve 3 tables after us until we got up and walked out. 0
+This use to be our go to place. Now the service is horrible. \n\nLast night 11/23/2013 we ordered shrimp chow mein which is my favorite aside from wonton soup. \n\nThe service for take out was a bit better then actually dining in. \n\nOur order was ready in about five min, i double checked my order the sauce and the noodle are seperate. They gave us more then enough of both the broth and noodle. The taste was ok (eatable) was not the best ! Like the one in Cal. \n\nAnd it satisfied the craving. 0
+Do Not eat here!!!! Unless you want to get rip off!!! They charge me $9.95 for a side order of bean sprout. Should be around $2. I will never come back here!!! 0
+I've been to Sam Woo in NYC, Toronto, LA and Orange County. This one in Vegas is by far the worst. The bbq meats and the meals are a significant notch below the others I've had bbq pork which was really dry, and I was surprised they served it. The best bbq offering is the stewed pork stomach. At the other Sam Woo's, my favorite dish to order is the salted fish and chicken fried rice. However in this location, there didn't seem to have any salted fish flavor. The beef chow fun is lacking in beef. And to top it off, the place is not as clean as the others. I've gone here around 7-8 times, hoping that things would be improved, but I have moved on to other chinese restaurants as there are simply too many other options in Chinatown. 0
+Great hand rolled cigars comfortable couches and a great environment to relax and enjoy your cigar 1
+What a shame...this store is closing after 21 years in business. The family that owns the Red Rooster is moving to Illinois. The lady that runs the place was very friendly and told me this after I inquired about the closing 7/15/10 sign on the door.\n\nThey used to have multiple floors and many rooms. Now, they are reduced to a garage sale amount of stuff that appears to have been picked over.\n\nI am sure this was a 4 or 5-star place at one time, however that day has passed. The good news is that the Charleston Antique Mall is in full swing literally next door. Go there instead. 0
+I came to this cleaners for a bridesmaid dress to be altered and I was extremely happy with it. Since I live close by I figured I would try the Dry Cleaning side of. I will NEVER EVER come back to this place again. I feel like I was totally ripped off. \n\nI dropped my clothes off on a Thursday and she said to pick them up on Tuesday. (Open all weekend so why so long). I came in today Tuesday at 4pm. She told me they JUST STARTED working on my items and she would call me when they would be ready. 1 hour later she said they were ready. I picked them up, took them home and this is when I get heated. \n\nMy Herve Leger dress I dropped off was the only thing that looked cleaned. I had black shoe polish stains on it from an event I had attended and lucky for me they came out and the dress looked brand new. I made such a stink about this dress to the older Asian lady at the front of the store, she knew I was going to make sure this dress was spotless when I came back. All my other shirts still had water stains on them and they looked dirty still. It looked like all my other items were just pressed so they looked like they were treated. I think they ran out of time and got lazy and so they cleaned the Herve Leger dress and just pressed the other items to save time and to rip me off! I called as soon as I got home and noticed all of this and the same lady played dumb with me. She said I could come back the next day and they would fix it but as I told her before, I was going out of the country and needed these items. She then said to bring them in when I get back and they will correct the issue but to be honest, after reading others reviews on this place, I do not trust Sparkle Cleaners. I'll take a loss on this and go back to my other dry cleaners across town. Save yourself the trouble people!! 0
+have you ever visited Korea or gone to a very traditional Korean restaurant that is run by Koreans with Korean servers? If you have, you are well aware that their service isn't all about smiles and chatting, but one of diligence and speed. Some reviewers before me complained about the service being awful, but I assume they aren't used to the way things are run in places like this. It may not be an excuse, but as long as I get my drink refills and food on time and they pass by and glance at our table to ensure that we are constantly well kept, I don't care if Chung Li smiles at me or not. If they do their job well, I'm happy.\n\nWith that off my shoulders, let's get to the juicy review! This is the sister restaurant of Maru in Summerlin, and I have to say that I prefer this place over Maru any day of the year. We discovered this place on a whim after trying the restaurant below this one (it was horrid). We walked in and there's a faux well in the dining area and everything is clean and well kept. That's always a good sign. They seat you or you tell them where you want to be seated, you get the menu and begin the experience.\n\nThey have a variety of traditional Korean dishes, and with the Korean patrons eating there when we first arrived I knew this would be good. We ordered our typical dishes--bulgogi and kalbi, shrimp tempura appetizer to start. We asked that they cook it in the back, and they did. Our tempura was out on our table within five minutes along with the usual side dishes. I personally love the picked radish and croquette. Their rokio is good, too, although not the typical white pearl onion version.\n\nOur food arrived promptly, and we waited no more than ten minutes (if that) for the food. It was good. I mean really, really good. When the waitress brought out the salad and then--wait for it.....the radish beef soup,. i wanted to cry.\n\nLet me explain my need for this soup.\n\nWhen I was five years old my parents took me to a Korean BBQ restaurant back home. They served this awesome clear broth soup with what I assumed was thinly sliced potatoes and maybe a touch or two of beef. As simple as it sounds, it's a traditional soup appetizer to have with a Korean meal, and I've eaten it every time I had BBQ out at a restaurant. For two and a half years we searched Korean BBQ places in Las Vegas for this appetizer, and for some reason none of them serve it. Finally, after 2.5 years of searching, when the girl brought the soup out in its traditional low-rimmed bowl and I had to use the typical long-stemmed spoon to eat it, i teared up. My childhood wafting in my face with the smells of radish and beef broth. It was a great moment. The soup is simple and contains nothing but clear brother flavored by the radish and beef, with thin slices of radish and one or two pieces of shredded beef in the bowl. It's simply yummy.\n\nAfter eating two bowls of it along with the great BBQ and appetizer, I was stuffed and thoroughly happy. I craved the BBQ daily for a week and satisfied my craving for dinner that week. I never get sick of bulgogi and kalbi. \n\nWhen I finally cooked it at our table one night I decided that was the way to go from now on because I could burn my bulgogi a bit more than the cooks in the back would to get that sweeter flavor. If you ever go to a Korean bbq place, cook it yourself. It's fun and tasty!\n\nOverall, a great experience, and my only BBQ place where they serve my childhood soup. I'm looking forward to more of their food again next week, and the week after, and the week after that. I know that I sing high praises over the soup and the food, but it honestly is that good and is the only spot we will eat Korean food from now on. 1
+If i am craving Korean BBQ this is the place i come. They always have great tasting Bulgogi/Kalbi and the Banchans they offer are great. The service is always good and attentive. 1
+My cousin took us here to try this place out since it's one of her favorite spots.\nNot a fan of their service since they were REALLY short handed. Never checked on us until the end of the meal. Things were forgotten.\nWe ordered the steamed egg since it's my daughter's favorite dish, but it was overcooked. She didn't eat as much as she normally does when it's yummy.\nBut, if service doesn't bother you then this place has good BBQ. 0
+Can't do all you can eat by yourself. Seems unfair to pay more for just a single item on the menu when I couldn't get someone to join me and get the 15.99 price. 0
+Come here to get my Korean bbq fix usually pretty good but service can be a hit or miss and you cant beat the AYCE price tag I always get the Nevada because all I get is either the brisket or pork belly love their side dishes too 1
+"Came here to try it for the first time. Service was really nice and fast. Even helped cook our meat sometimes. We got the $15.95. All good cause it was pretty good stuff. The brisket is good. Salad is pretty good. I like the flavor. Steamed egg was tasty. Their rice is nice and hot. Marinated spicy chicken was unique and yummy. Kimchi was really good and cold. Water was always refilled quickly without asking. They know how to do work here! Got the check and was confused why it was more expensive than we thought. We just decided to pay for it anyways. When we went to the cashier I saw on the menu it said they automatically ass gratuity to all parties 5 or less 15% or more 18%. Then out loud I said \""""oh babe that's why, they already charged us for gratuity.\"""" She looked at us and looked concerned and I replied \""""sorry it was our first time here.\"""" And then she was quick to apologize and say \""""oh I'm sorry I didn't know usually our customers know so we don't say anything..\"""" And I said it was fine. She was really nice about it and I can tell it was a genuine response. The place is cute and clean too. Thumbs up to Korean garden! Now I know why people go here." 1
+"MY FIRST REVIEW AS AN ELITE MEMBER! WISH IT WAS A 5 STAR REVIEW BUT...\n\nI have never been to a more disgusting place ever. I do not want to go into the sanitary and cleanliness of this restaurant due to Yelp rules but I will say that \""""Dirty Dining\"""" should definitely investigate. \n\nHonestly not a big fan of Korean BBQ but family wanted to eat here. It's a All You Can Eat BBQ. You pick 1 out of the 3 menus they have which is of course 3 different prices. We went with the Vegas menu which was about $20 per person. You get to choose the meats that is on that menu. We went with Bulgogi, spicy pork, spicy chicken, and the family had cow intestines. Yes, INTESTINES! you already know I did not touch that at all. We also got an order of shrimp for the kids that is not included in the Vegas menu so it was an extra $25. They bring out little small plates, kind of like appetizers in the beginning. There was fish cakes, spicy broccoli, kim chi, jalape\u00f1os, mashed potatoes, horse radish, house salad, and soup. When the meats come out, There is a stove on the table and you actually cook it yourself. \n\nwe had a few different waitresses assigned to our table because we were a party of 14. One of them pulled the table without acknowledging my phone was on there and dropped it. Good thing it didn't break or else I would have went crazy on her. Our drinks came after we got the food which was pretty unacceptable. I was thirsty! So we were eating spicy food without any waters for a good 10 minutes. \n\nNever will come back & I do not recommend this place to anybody!" 0
+"Second time I've been here and it's still the same. We ordered the \""""vegas\"""" style all you can eat because we liked the Kalbi. Everything is tasty yet the service there is absolutely horrible. We didn't get any plates, water, and rice when all of our meat came out. Whenever we asked for more water or more for some help with our grill, we got an attitude and had to wait more. Took us about 3 hours to get done instead of an hour or two if we had good service. Won't come here again." 0
+OK so DON'T go here... it's that easy!!! There were so many things wrong with my dining experience it's hard to even figure out where to begin!\n\n1) SERVICE-- I went on a Sunday evening and sat at the bar so I could watch football. The poor bartender does everything here. She had 9 people at the bar, was cleaning glasses, answering the phone,getting our food AND she has to make all the drinks for the waiters. And when I say ALL the drinks, they come up to her for a COKE, they don't even have a fountain drink machine for the waiters to do it themselves. Needless to say, it took her a while to get my food ordered. There also was a group of 3 guys that sat next to me that were ordering food and playing video poker too [hold that thought].\n\n2) DRINKS--They have video poker at the bar. Fine by me. THEY DON'T COMP your DRINKS at the bar. Unheard of in Vegas. I lost $40 bucks and still paid FULL price for my 2 glasses of wine.\n\n3) FOOD--Bread? They have bread here???? Based on the other reviews apparently they do. We didn't' see any bread at the bar- carb free for us! My meal came out before my salad. Noooo bueno. Also, about 25 mins after I ordered my meal arrived. WHY so long you ask? Because the bartender has to leave the BAR and go get the food herself. I have never in my life seen a restaurant where the bartender goes and gets her own food. The reasoning for my salad coming out late, the waiters were getting there before her, and since the Caesars are made to order I lucked out. Let's talk about the food...I order the combination meal-petite fillet, salad, veggie, & shrimp scampi to the tune of $65. \n\nOutback has better steak then this place. It was really dry [see pix] there wasn't even any juice on the plate. When I think of shrimp scampi-garlic, white wine, shrimp, butter, and parsley comes to mind. This was NOT that. It was gelatinous kinda like shark fin soup & the tails were still on the 5 shrimp. Side of broccoli extremely undercooked. It needed 2 or 3 more minutes in the microwave from where it came from.\n\nGuys next to me started laughing when my food arrived. Then I one upped them told them I bet their apps come out with their food....well I was sort of right. Their food came out, but there were no apps with it. So poor little bartender, now has to leave the bar, for about the 5th time [with 9 people at it PS-it only seats 12] and once again go get our food. \n\nPS- I complained about the order in which the food came out, hostess did come talk to me [she might have been the manager] instead of apologizing, offering me a dessert, taking off a glass of wine, she told the bartender if she starts to get behind let her know and she'll help out. I mentioned to her too the same thing happened to the guys next to me. She offered no apologies and didn't even go speak with them.\n\nMind you we are drinking, eating, AND playing at this place. My meal cost me well over $125 and was worth about $30 in my opinion.\n\nAgain STK or Botero are much better options. I also have no idea how anyone else had a GOOD experience here as this might be the worst experience I've had in Vegas and maybe in a restaurant period. 0
+I was very excited to check this place out, it had been written up as one of the classic/oldest steak houses in Vegas so my co-workers and I went in with great expectations. \nWhen we arrived the dinning room was almost completely empty, the hostess was very sweet and set us up in a nice booth. This is where things started falling apart, it comes down to just crappy service. The waiters, dressed in tuxes gathered in a group outside the kitchen and showed little to no interest in providing any level of service. When a waiter did show up to take my coworkers drink order my coworker asked if they had any IPA's to which the waiter said that they had Heineken my coworker pointed out that this was not an IPA which the waiter then disputed. I asked multiple times for the wine list and after some time of being ignored I went to the hostess and got one myself. I can't say enough about how bad the service was I'm pretty easy going but I was pissed my the time we were done eating. The food was good which is why I'm giving them 2 stars otherwise it would be one star. \nWhen we were leaving we told the hostess of our dissatisfaction and she took down our emails and assured us that we'd be taken care of and would receive some sort of compensation, over a week later this hasn't happened. 0
+"It was my husbands 30th birthday! His father was in town with his girlfriend ... And wanted to take us out to dinner... We were having a hard time coming up with somewhere to eat...and I suggested the Golden Steer..have never been, but a landmark in Vegas I had always wanted to try... I am a upscale hairstylist and take many clients out and suggest many places to clients... Who are also educated and well to do.... \nWe had reservations for 4 people at 7:45...\n We walked in and over to his father and girlfriend sitting at the bar... they looked a bit frustrated...said they had been sitting there for 10+ mins and had not been offered a drink.. Said that \""""It seemed as if bartender couldnt have been bothered\""""... Tried asking the bartender myself for a service when he had a moment... Didn't really aknowlage me and we stood there another 5 mins... I guess that should have been our sign... Decided to just go to dinner and order wine at the table... Stood at the front podium where I noticed an older lady who was our hostess? No greeting .. Just 4? And turns....we follow hoping that we should be .... Sit at the table and young man offers us water.., yes please and can we order some wine?\n Then our waiter appears... Fabian, I'm told later, he states \""""So we are in dire need of drinks!??\"""" with a condescending undertone, but doesn't even have the wine menu with him!.. Walks back and practically drops it in my husbands lap. Another 15 mins later ! Comes back and we eagerly order wine and an appetizer. Fabian \""""our waiter\"""" doesnt ask if there is a special occasion? nor does he introduce himself..or anything of that nature a waiter should do... we are now all picking up his rude attitude around the table.. My father in laws girlfriend leans into me and says ... Did we do something wrong to our waiter? I has just wondered that myself I replied... With a shrug..;(\nWhen the wine and appetizer comes its been another length of time... Fabian drops it off and my husband has to call to him, quickly as he is already 10 feet from our table ... \""""Excuse me... But may we order please ??\"""" \nThen he hastily takes our order in a way as if he is too busy to be doing so, doesn't write it down.. ...doesn't take our enormous menus from the table.\nMy husband asks him to \""""Please be more diligent with us and would you mind checking on us more often, we also need...........\"""" ( I kid you not as he asking him this he is literally shaking his head yes while walking away before he can actually finish his sentence! \nA few more minutes later a NEW waiter comes, I guess Fabian just handed us off?, with our wine and is much nicer but pours my Cabernet into my father in laws Zinfandel glass with wine actually still in it (cab is red and zin is pink) I'm sure everyone knows and hate to say it but its absolutely a fau pas to do that..... .. Wow ! That's never actually happened before ) gives me my husbands merlot and 2 down and 2 to go... Father in laws girlfriend gets her Chardonnay (yay!) and no Zinfandel for for him;(. Ah yes okay 3 wrong 1 right... Hahaha its almost comical how bad this is going\nThe rest if the dinner is satisfactory.. ALL IN ALL... the food was very decent, service sucked so horribly bad that the overpriced (decent food ) was NOT worth it!! \nWill be telling my family friends and clients not to go.." 0
+We have been coming here for many, many, many years. Haven't been for the past 5 years or so, decided to re-visit some old school charm! No sooner were we seated that we were asked what we wanted to drink and what we wanted to order. I had to explain we were in no hurry to order dinner, wanted a drink first. While waiting for our one drink and bottle of wine, two more servers appeared to ask for our order. Finally we gave in, not even 1/2 way through our drinks. Caesar salad still served tableside, server overdid the oil so all you tasted was oil. Ordered the filet, medium rare, was served to me raw+, sent it back and within seconds (no time whatsoever) to cook was served to me again and yep, raw, couldn't even cut it with a knife. Seriously? The best steakhouse in Las Vegas...not anymore. Decided not to chance a 3rd time. The baked potato was a baked potato. The b\u00e9arnaise that was served with the first filet, sat there and got cold while someone in the kitchen attempted to cook the filet to medium rare. The veal parmesan was adequate. Nothing special so much sauce you couldn't see the veal. They did remove the filet from our check and offered dessert but by that time we were so aggravated we paid our bill and left. Nothing like it used to be with the exception of the restaurant itself. Lastly, they need to get some servers who speak English. Don't bother, go to CUT inside the Palazzo. 0
+The service wasn't very good. Multiple waiters kept coming to the table to get drink orders. None were particularly friendly . Then when we wanted to order couldn't get the server. The food was just okay; nothing outstanding. 0
+Awesome company. I called them and they had someone out within the hour. Their technician had excellent customer service. Very fast and reliable. Talked to me very clearly and made sure I understood everything in detail. Made me feel very comfortable. He was very knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and had my A.C. running strong again in a couple hours. I would recommend these people to anyone looking for a reputable quality company to get the job done right. 1
+My fridge was on the fritz in my place in Vegas, and I had to spend a whole week there this time for work, Clint came over promptly and fixed it immediately, I was able to stock it up immediately thanks to them. \nGreat Service, Reasonable Price, will use again. 1
+I used A&R Appliance Repair for many years and was satisfied. My house was going on the market so had them come for a few repairs. One burner on my Gas Cooktop would not ignite. The repair man proceeded to break the cook top and admitted that he caused the problem. He even said he would see if they had a comparable cook top to replace it with. A&R instead paid for new parts to repair the cooktop. When the job was complete none of the burners worked. \n\nThe house sold and the stove did not pass inspection. Finally tired of the original making things worse I called for a supervisor. On July 17th a senior person came to the house and told my husband he didn't even need to go through the story of what happened because he had the weeks of paperwork. Once again it was explained that the final inspection coming up. All I needed was a working cooktop.\n\nI would call and yes I was frustrated answering the same questions and never getting the senior person on the phone again. The receptionists would always start the conversation asking how I knew the repairman broke the cooktop. Read the files so you know what was done every time he was in the house. And yes, I was angry. No one took responsibility for anything.\n\nA&R could not promise the cooktop would be in working condition before the final inspection. I threatened to take them to Small Claims Court more than once. With one week until the final inspection I was livid. Not cursing, just livid and certainly frustrated. I didn't get to talk to the supervisor, of course, but was given his message. He said they would cancel the parts and I should take them to court. So I went out and bought a new cooktop so I could pass the inspection. \n\nA&R was totally incompetent in dealing with a situation they created. When it started I was a valued customer but since I would no longer require their services they decided they could treat me horribly. Remember this even if you are now a valued customer. 0
+"I have been to a lot of restaraunts and worked in the hospitality industry for over 18 years and I can clearly state \""""THIS IS THE NASTIEST PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO.\"""" Right from the get go, the smell here is horrific. Why did I not turn around right then you ask???? Great question,,, I am going to say that the stench is so overwhelming it puts you into a mild coma and you are not able to clearly function or think straight. That caused me to to stay. I was also having not such a good morning so I just gave in and figured something to eat would help. I ordered a polish sausuage sandwich on sourdough. Let's just say that the cup of mustard that was on this aboration was too much to handle. I brought it up to the server who could care less excetp to say \""""Yeah, that's a lot of mustard\"""". That was his solution. \n\nSo in a nutshell:\n1) The restaraunt smells like a combination of a dirty fish market and a sewer.\n2) The food cannot really be called that. The slop they serve is litterally unedible. \n3) The service staff has ZERO clue what service is and how to take care of anyone. \n\nThis place should honestly be blown up. What a pit of despair." 0
+This is a great spot for breakfast off the strip. It doesn't have much appeal, but it makes up for it with the food. The Omelet House has the best banana nut bread hands down. The omlets and other breakfast items are good, but you definitely need to eat here for the banana nut bread. 1
+3.5 stars, rounded up.\n\nMy family and I decided to escape from the touristy buffet scenes on the strip and wanted to find where the locals go to get their grub. It was around brunch time and found the Omelet House on my Yelp app, sounds good!\n\nThe ambiance had the homey feeling, with the picture frames and figurines on the wall. The chairs were sort of janky, but I didn't care. For the food, they have a large selection of entrees, especially for the omelettes. My parents ordered off the omelette menu and my brother had the $5.99 breakfast special. They also have other breakfast options if you're not an omelette fan like me. I ordered the huevos rancheros.\n\nThe food came out and wow, the omelettes my parents ordered were GINORMOUS! How many eggs do they use to make a serving? Looked like half a dozen. It also came along with potatoes that are sliced into coin shapes, such an interesting take on homefries. However, my brother $5.99 breakfast special looked so small, which my parents donated some of their omelette for him. My huevos rancheros was perfectly portioned and loved it. the tortilla chips were a great addition to scoop up the refried beans, salsa and runny egg yolk on the plate. My parents couldn't finish their omelettes even though they gave a portion to my brother. \n\nOverall, great hole-in-a-wall joint. Definitely recommend those who are bulking up on protein or just simply love eggs. 1
+Fantastic old-school wood-paneled breakfast spot in a shitty strip mall, staffed by motherly waitresses serving obesity-epidemic-fueling-sized portions of all the regular brekkie foods. \n\nOrder less than you think you'll need...trust me, it will be MORE than enough!\n\nThe only bummer with this place is it closes at 3pm...and who the hell is up and about before 3pm in Vegas?!?!?! 1
+Not only was the food too greasy but they wouldn't accept our Entertainment coupon because they said it was a holiday which wasn't true. This was a Sunday, the day before Veteran's Day. I thought the point of such coupons was to build a customer base, not piss people off by making up weird rules and then quibbling about them. Never again Omelet House! Never again! 0
+Holy cow. The worst coffee in, LV? The West? The country? For a breakfast spot?!?\n\nGot french toast. Two slices of white bread.\n\nCame with the home made cornbread - Ok, that's a star on it's own. It was inspirational. I now want to cook more cornbread, just thinking of it. \n\nThe service sucked that star away though. \n\nMy friend ordered some crazy lobster benedict, with, I wanna say, avocado? He said he was expecting it to be rich, and it was, but that he wasn't happy he ate it afterwards. \n\nInstead of home fries or hash browns, they insist you eat their crunchy fried chips. That was a fail. 0
+Review about this place were right, BIG portions! Off the strip but only about 10 minutes away from the end of the strip. We ordered the Corned Beef Hash breakfast, a pancake, and an omelette\nThe Corned Beef Hash came with potato crisps, very flavorful and tasted just baked, not soggy at all.\nI ordered the banana bread instead of toast, was pretty tasty! The servers were nice and attentive, only when we paid was there a wait, but no biggie to me.\nOverall, food was good and the price just as good. 1
+We enjoyed the omelettes, had the #7 and the #24 (can't remember the names) and they were both delicious. The portions are huge so come hungry or ready to share. Omelets come with home made chips and banana or pumpkin bread which was moist and very tasty. The service was great and I will be back when I come back to Vegas looking for a breakfast spot 1
+I was on my way to the Strip to do some gambling with my pal Stan Diego. I needed something to eat before a long day of debauchery.\n\nHad a little trouble finding the place as the signage is somewhat misleading. There were actually 4 or 5 cars idling in the parking lot waiting for the place to open. Everyone made a rush for the door as soon as it was unlocked. That has to be a good sign!\n\nIt's a quaint little diner - thought I was back in the Midwest for a second!!\n\nI went with the Kitchen Sink omelet and it was WAY too much food for even a large person to eat. But it was quite good, so I made a valiant effort to get on the outside of this beast. Couldn't do it, though.\n\nThe potato-chip like thingys accompanying the omelet were nothing special, but I didn't have room for them anyway.\n\nThe service was great - everyone was very friendly.\n\nRecommend. 1
+I ordered the lox omelet which was delicious the only downfall was how massive my plate was that I couldn't come close to finishing it. The potato spuds were amazing and the pumpkin bread to die for\nMy mom had the Greek omelet and she said it was really great 1
+Im in Las Vegas for a few days and my husband and I decided to go somewhere for Breakfast. Found this place near downtown. I had the corn beef hash which was quite good but the potatoes that came with it, were like having Home made potato chips, which is not exactly what I was looking to have for breakfast. The place was very nice, very clean a little hard to find, if you missed the sign, you would miss it. Not sure if we are in town again that we would go back. 0
+The omelette house as fantastic we had a very decadent breakfast including a lobster Benedict and stuffed french toast with cinnamon apple both were excellent I believe the chips are homemade and the service was great. This is a good place to go to get out of the casinos in have a good fresh breakfast 1
+Wouldn't go back. It's a cool spot and all but it was too expensive for a dive bar. Maybe it was for the show but it felt overpriced for what the spot really is. Bartender was nice, got carded twice since they don't have security checking who comes into the place. 0
+My last night in Vegas on memorial day weekend I headed here with Tiny (Luke) and had a blast. Charles the bartender who made it clear that he only works Mondays and Tuesdays (he is sooooooooo cute...) treated us with such care that I am planning a trip back in July just to go say hi. Overall drinks were poured generously and the clientele was entertaining. Of course by the time we ordered our 3rd cocktail we were getting close to missing our flight and had to slam it and run back to our hotel to pick up our luggage. Unfortunately I didn't get to see the whole Flex scene but hopefully next time. Would I go back ....oh hells yeah... 1
+The reason I'm even giving this place 2 stars instead of 0-1 is because the drag show was pretty entertaining.The Bartenders are amazingly friendly and around 11 they have a $10 well all- you- can-drink-all-night special. Aside from that... WOW!!! \nHOLE IN THE WALL in a crusty neighborhood next to a strip mall. I wasn't expecting much after perusing the reviews left on Yelp but I really didn't expect to be walking into a smoke filled nightmare. funny thing was they actually had a VIP section. i'm kind of ranting here but it's because I can't wrap my brain around how horrible the place is. It's like going to a garage party when you were in High school but take away the hot guy you had a crush on and replace him with the 8th year senior that's at all the parties. \n\noh and i had to do laundry after because EVERYTHING i was wearing smelled like the carpet in the suncoast casino. Someone should turn the ventilation system on. 0
+"After hearing so many good things about Naakiti, I was excited to use them for our Wedding Day. Unfortunately that was the worst decision I could've made. :( The flowers arrived looking wilted and poorly put together. What was supposed to be purple roses were a definite wilted and odd pink. The boys were not at all helped with their boutonnieres which were also poorly made and falling apart as they walked the aisle. My husbands \""""maile lei\"""" was not at all at maile lei. The spray arrangement we ordered for our archway was never put up, but instead places onto a table. To top it off it has taken me two months to finally speak to the owner Randi who argued about their policy instead of understanding the lack from her staff. The overall experience was very unprofessional and I would not recommend Naakiti florists to anyone looking for quality or even a little professionalism. Brides, stay far away!" 0
+Two words: giant donut.\n\nOrder one and you won't regret it. That's all I have to say. 1
+Ok, I said I would never review this shop, ever. Not because they're bad. The opposite is true. This place is a gem. I've been coming here for over five years. I too, am from Southern California. I wasn't recommended here. I was desperate for a haircut. I don't do salons. I drove until I saw the words barber. \n\nThe inside of this place is just buzzing. It's spacious and interesting. The owner was my first barber. I've tried several barbers since. I get the full barber treatment here. \n\nRecently, I noticed that Floyd Mayweather's training camp is located in the same plaza. I do recall driving around the rear of the plaza and noticing a RR Phantom. Thought it looked shady. Now I know who it belonged to. \n\nThis barber shop is about five minutes down the street from the Wynn and Palazzo. I recommend a taxi or driving. It's too far to walk from the strip. I'm going to Vegas this weekend for the Mayweather/Marquez fight. I'll be visiting Gerardo's like any other Vegas trip. 1
+"I've been coming here for about 6 months now, every week and a half or so. In the 7 or so years that I've lived here I've mainly gone to 4 different barber shops (depending on where I lived). This place is interesting.... Never seen a place quite like it. Typically when I've moved to a new city, I try to find a good \""""ghetto\"""" barber... pardon the expression. But typically the best barber shops are well.... not usually located in the best parts of town. When I moved to vegas I did the same.... found MLK blvd and viola! Good barber shops. But that's too far a drive....\n\nAnyway, this place is good... similar style to your typical predominantly black barber shop.... although everyone that works there is hispanic. And it's located in the middle of China Town. Haha... They get a good mix of customers, mostly hispanic... but not a big deal, they almost all speak english well enough (one guy I can think of doesn't). I usually go early mornings and never really have to wait long... although later in the day they can get busy... and it's hard to tell who has appts. when you just walk in. \n\nBottom line.... they're friendly enough, and do a pretty good fade. That's all I need to know. Oh, and cash only.... although I believe they have an ATM there." 1
+This barber shop has so much potential to be everything that it could be but it seems like something is missing. I've been coming here for over 6 years and the ambiance is good. It's got a carribean/Dominican/hispanic theme, not that they're trying to be it but almost all the barbers and customers are either Dominican, Cuban, or southamerican. I think this is pretty cool. Now to what this barber shop is lacking.. Customer service! I feel that everyone is treated like a number including myself who has been coming here for years. They're main objective seems to have as many cuts in a day as possible. Today was my final day at gerardos barber shop. Why? The owner Gerardo cut my hair and basically didn't follow my directions to my hair cut. He did it his own way outlining my directions. No customer satisfaction. I went to sport chalet immediately after to buy a hat cuase i was too embarrased to show my head. End of story. 0
+interesting place but they actually did a good job. 1
+Perfect Barbers! My sons have been to various shops in town over the years then we found an amazing barber we loved. Then he just got to busy and was impossible to book with. That's when I found this amazing Spanish barber shop in the heart of the city! Mesa is the best! Appointments are not required but if you have your head set on a certain barber I recommend it. If you want a certain style and you don't speak Spanish just bring a pic. They will get it every time. They have seen 5 different guys here always great! I AM PICKY too! Fades, tapers, etc Cuts are 15$ and fast without all of the barbershop ego! Doesn't matter what color you are they got ya! Tip em' I give them an extra 5$ on every cut because looking great makes my guys feel great! Gracias al duro trabajo de estos chicos no amo esta tienda! no hablo espa\u00f1ol, as\u00ed ;-) 1
+My barber is Marco, Always punctual! I love it, been going to him every week for 4 years now and i dont plan on changing. When I set appts hes always ready on time and makes me feel like a VIP. Ive went to other barbers if he was off or the 1 time he was out sick and they all do great 1
+Even 1 star is a waste to this jerk ass company!!! We got their service around 1 month ago. The sales told us you pay $20 for the rental with 4 free bottle of water then you order at least 1 bottle every two weeks is fine. After the agreement signed up, here is water happened, the first week the put 3 bottles on the front door, second week 3 bottles, third week 2 bottles without asking! I called them to tell them we cant drink these much water. The man who answer the phone is such a mother fucker with an ass hole attitude! He told me that I am under the agreement of getting their water! Yes, I signed for 2 bottles a month, why the fuck on the earth you put 3 bottles every week without asking?! Then he tells me I need to call them every week if I want to skip a delivery! You know what, I'm out of your fucking service. Take your damn equipment and get the fuck out of my house!!! I see there are other people also have problems when they cancel their service, I will see how is mine going! 0
+My shower surround is gorgeous!!! 1
+"Small, medium, and large are definitely American-sized portions (9\"""", 12\"""", and 20\"""", respectively). I had a small over the course of two meals. The large looked intimidating as the guys behind the counter were wrapping one up for a delivery order.\n\nWe visited Capriotti's twice during our four-day stint in Vegas and tried the grilled Italian, Philly cheese steak, and the Bobbie. I'm a big fan of both hot sandwiches and melted cheese, so the Philly cheese steak was my favorite out of the three. It's also one of the better Philly cheese steaks I've had.\n\nEach sandwich was between $6-8 (small and medium sizes). This was a welcome respite from shelling out two to three times more per person for a meal in this town. And the sandwiches were delicious and satisfying! Even the Bobbie, a cold sub, was a delight to munch on since it's basically a lot of Thanksgiving crammed between two halves of a baguette.\n\nThe verdict: If you want to give your wallet a break, but your taste buds crave more, head over to the closest Capriotti's and pig out for under $10." 1
+About $8 a sandwich. A little out of the way. The philly cheese steak was good. As always, I threw in peppers. Yum. 1
+Located just west of Las Vegas Blvd on Sahara near the Red Label Lounge, this Capriotti's location is easily accessible from the strip. The shopping plaza that it sits inside of might make you raise an eyebrow, but it's actually a pretty nice nice place inside and the staff is all all very friendly.\n\n They have vegetarian offerings on the menu that don't feel like a meat sandwich minus the meat (the vegetarian cheese steak is my favorite) so it's quickly become my favorite place to grab a quick bite for lunch. 1
+Typical Cap's right next to my place so it's convenient. The staff are actually nice...shocking I know! 1
+Schneller, freundlicher Service. Preis/Leistung ist optimal. Guter Tipp f\u00fcr sub-fans. 1
+DO NOT COME HERE. This is the WORST Capriottis ever. The staff is completely incompetent. I have been here at least 3 times and every single time there has been an issue. 2 of the times I would be waiting for my sandwiches (15 mins) and then someone would come out and say that they messed it up and are remaking them (another 15 mins). The last time I ordered the woman literally repeated my order back 4 times. 4 TIMES. And they still messed it up. I gave this place a few tries but I will never return to this Capriottis. 0
+This is the 2nd Capriotti's that I have visited. As always the food is 5-stars but I was disappointed that they only offer bottled soda. The location on Craig Rd has a soda fountain and you can get a refill on your drink at no charge. Their prices on chips and drinks is not worth it. The deserts are okay for the price. The staff are nice but the place looks a bit dumpy. Although, I must admit, I go in for the sandwiches and they are great so nothing else matters. 1
+The Salvation Army discriminates against people who aren't like them. Did you know they spent $10 million dollars to try and prevent their organization from having to following anti-discrimination laws in hiring? 0
+Our group of 8 had a very positive experience with this company. Our limo driver was early picking us up from the airport and was extremely friendly, there was decent, chilled champagne waiting for us, and they were again right on time to pick us up from the hotel at the end of our trip. Also, since we rented an Escalade SUV package for 8 people, it was very spacious and comfortable while still being a reasonable priced way to get to and from the airport. I would recommend it if you can get a good deal from their website. 1
+"Up until this point I would only use Presidential limo but not anymore. I booked them about a month in advance for pickup and dropp off in and escalade as well as limo service for one of the nights I was in town. I called a couple days before to confirm the rate and the guy confirmed the rate I was quoted which was $53 for pickup and $48 for drop off. A day before my trip I notice that something has drafted my credit card already so I call my credit card to find out that it was Presidential limo. This was no problem with me at all but I was just confused because they had never done this before. So I call to ask and they just tell me that was to confirm the reservation, I say no problem and the girl tells me the rate at which I am reserved for which is now $57 for pickup and $50 for dropoff. So I tell the girl that I was originally quoted the lower price and even confirmed this price with someone a couple days before. She goes on to tell me that the monthly price is changed because of fuel cost, so I ask when the last change was and she tells me it was in August. I tell her thats funny because I paid the same price I was quoted for this reservation when I came to Vegas in the end of October. After this she responds with \""""uhhh ummm I don't know sir, all I know is that my shift just started at 4pm.\"""" One of the most idiotic responses I ever got, I was nice and told her that I would forward her the email and she said she would have her manager look it over and give me a call. So the next day I am waiting about an hour before my flight and still no call from the manager. I call and talk to another girl and tell her the scenario, she says she is not sure why the rate is raised but will have the manager call me asap. So this douchebag manager Jeff decides to call me while we our flying and leaves me a voicemail telling me that he is just going to go ahead and cancel our airport drop off and pick up. He knew from our reservation when our flight time is and this a*****e called while we were flying. When our flight landed I saw I had a voicemail and checked it to only become totally pissed off. Jeff and Presidential limo do not know how to do business and when I called them back he was trying to give me attitude. This guy seriously made the beginning of our trip so stressful and pissed me off so much with the voicemail and then having to talk to this incoherent moron. I have never had any problems with the drivers at Presidential limo and I actually really enjoy them but because of the manager Jeff and his irresponsible business practices I will no longer use them and tell all my friends the same. If you are quoted a price and have an email with that quoted price then you should pay that price, and if for some reason the price is a little higher someone should have a viable explanation as to why, not \""""uhhh ummm all I know is my shift started at 4pm!\""""" 0
+Great Service. We used them three different times. Always on time or early....thats a big plus in my book! They also sang happy birthday to me and gave me a rose. It was a nice touch to our special evening. We are going to use them again for our pick up and drop off at the airport. The taxi lines were super long. Limo is the way to go! 1
+"I've been putting this review off for way too long, so let's just go ahead and bite the bullet. I hate giving places bad reviews and bringing down their average, but I used Presidential for my wedding and shit was NOT okay. \n\nDad was paying for limos to take everyone from the wedding venue to dinner, and we booked several of them for 1 hour (it should take 15 minutes to get from one place to the other). I figured that by booking 1 hour, we (the girls) would have time to have our limo swing by the hotel to ditch the bouquets, guest book, and my giant train and veil. \n\nAfter the ceremony, the limos were supposed to arrive at the venue at 8:15. 8:25 came and went, and I had to get on the phone with the company. The company called dispatch and said the limos were almost there. Kfine, 10 minutes isn't bad. Weellll...8:40 came and went, and I was on the phone again. The operator told me that limos were already there and had been there for a while. \n\nWhat? Where? I was standing at the front of the venue doors, and there wasn't a limo in sight. \n\n\""""Well, the drivers said that they're right in front of the venue.\""""\n\nAt this point, I was confused. Very confused. And stressed. Because it was my wedding day. And there weren't any limos in sight! And guests were hungry. And I was hungry. And did y'all (the limo company) even have the right address? \n\nThen I heard one of my bridesmaids yell, \""""Hey Ann! The limos are in the BACK!\""""\n\nTHE BACK. Great. Thanks for the communication (or lack of), guys. By that point, it was close to 9pm. We didn't have time to drop anything off, and we ended up paying for the full hour. \n\n2 stars for the friendly drivers and the bottle of champagne in each limo. But seriously, 1/3 of a glass of bubbly for each passenger ain't gonna fix this one." 0
+I went to Dr. Garcia's office to get a tatoo removed. It was $100 for fifteen minutes. I was only there about 5 minutes, but you have to pay in 15 minute blocks.\n\nSo I get the laser treatment and it just felt like getting a tattoo, not a big deal. I don't know why everyone complains about the laser removal like they are getting their skin burned off, It really does not hurt.\n\nAnyways, here is the deal. One treatment, tattoo still as dark as ever. It did not fade one bit and it has been almost four weeks. I was told black ink was the easiest to get removed. During the consult Dr. Garcia said he was not sure about how many treatments, but he said it would fade each treatment. It did not fade at all.\n\nI am going back for one more treatment to be sure. If it starts to fade the tattoo then I will continue the treatments and update my review. If it does not start to fade then I guess I am out $200. I would really like this tattoo to be removed and to give this place five stars. I hope the next treatment works. 0
+I only went in to buy a few fish the other day, but the two ladies who were working in the aquarium area were so helpful its my new favorite fish place. They explained what fish would be best for my biTube, introduced me to a nice snail to clean my tank, and overall just made the experience very nice, quick and satisfying. I'll be going back for sure.\n\nBased on the other reviews, not sure I'd ever bring my dogs in there, and if they do actually sell dogs and cats that's very bad mojo. However, for fish, its a-ok. 1
+i love Petsmart! best pet store. big, bright, and easy to navigate! this one is located right next to Walmart...and the only negative is this shopping complex...very hard to get on and off Charleston or Decatur. 1
+A series of controversial reviews made me hesitate about this place in the beginning but I'm happy that I decided to check it for myself. The food was excellent, the price was reasonable and the restaurant was clean and elegant. I loved the Koobideh which is by far the best I've had in the Persian restaurants in the States. Definitely will go again at my next trip to Vegas. 1
+The $6.49 linch lured is in...The chicken in the sweet and sour chicken was bad. As in not good for human consumption at this point. The coconut chicken although cheaper than the usual coconut shrimp was yummy. Fried rice was good. Egg rolls were beyond horrible & no duck sauce. Service was poor since we never got a refill until after we got our check and still had to ask for it. Nothing remarkable beyond the price. 0
+"Awful customer service. Went in with my brother and his sons looking for a pocket knife for my nephew who is in the boy scouts. When we entered some guy who looks like he's been on meth for the last ten years asked us what we were looking for. When we told him we were looking to buy my nephew his first knife for scouts, he proceeded to bad mouth the scouts in front of my nephew, calling them \""""pussies.\"""" ...classy... When i asked to look at some drop point knives, my brother (who isn't all that knife savvy) asked the guy what that meant. He then told my brother that it meant the blade was shaped like a spear. ... The guy works in a knife shop and doesn't know the difference between a drop point and a spear point??? The whole experience was pretty much like that. We'd ask a question and Mr. Crackhead counter boy would give us an incorrect answer as rudely as he possibly could.\n\nI will concede that they do have a decent selection of knives, including benchmade, al mar and spyderco. But their prices are way high. You could probably save 25-50% buying online and have the added benefit of not having to go through the whole ghetto experience.\n\nSo, unless you're willing to pay exorbitant prices because you can't wait and you like dealing with someone who has no idea of what he's talking about, stay away." 0
+This Roberto's s pretty much the same as all other Roberto's. But, they have free hot carrots, radish, and cucumber at their salsa bar. Yum!\n\n$2.50 will get you a bean and cheese burrito that will fill you up. For Vegas, that is an excellent value. If you're in the area, try it. 1
+Miserable staff that works there. No thank yous for shopping at the store. Will never be back. 0
+"I wanted to purchase my usual foot pumice and topcoat. I only had a $100 bill and three $1 bills. The pink haired cashier looked at me with no expression and said \""""we don't have change\"""" with no offer of help to the change situation. I told her well I guess I won't be making a purchase today. Then she tells me I can get change at the bar around the corner. Really? Sally's don't take cash? Sally's employees are always rude with an exception once in a while. Horrible! I will spend the extra money and go to Ulta where I'm sure my $100 will be excepted! Boo Sally!" 0
+"Saturday was a good day to stop in on the way home from work. \nSince they no longer are involved in the Greenland Grocery food court. \nGina and the kid's are back at the original location. I love it ! \nWe had the Fried mandu, Dol sot Bi Bim Bap, Bi Bim Kook Soo (this is the only place in Vegas that I know of to get this). The best food each and every time I come here. I am glad that Russell gets a day off, but I miss \""""talking story\"""" with him. just have to go during the week. You want Korean/Hawaiian plate lunch this is the place to go. Food is authentic, service can't be beat. Boiled peanuts are addictive. So lucky to have a go to place." 1
+Hubby and I were so incredibly happy when we saw that there's a place on the Mainland that has Meat Jun. We were so excited to try it out and this place did not disappoint. The Meat Jun is just as good as in Oahu. For those that don't know, meat jun, is Korean BBQ marinated meat that's dipped in egg batter and then cooked. It might sound weird but it's so good. We also tried the BBQ chicken and the short ribs and both were great. Service was super friendly. Get that aloha vibe. Made me miss Hawaii so much. They served the typical Korean side dishes but they also served sliced up sauteed hot dog and onion and I've never seen that before but it just hit the spot. So simple and so good. I think we'll be coming here every time we're in Vegas for our Meat Jun-fix. 1
+The food was pretty good, but come armed with lots of patience, because they are very slow to fill your order.\nThe price was right and one full star goes to the cute friendly waiter that gave us a hug, Cheers! 1
+This is our favorite restaurant for Korean food. Prices are excellent especially when compared to other options for Korean. We always get the spicy seafood soup very good and generous seafood portions. Another favorite is the Stone Pot Bibimbop, perfect amount of flavor and excellent texture in the crunchy rice. The side dishes are also amazing. Service is always quick and friendly. Decor leaves much to be desired, but we go for the food. I highly recommend this restaurant. 1
+Even though they have some interesting stuff in store, the service is lacking severely. Next door to Savers, we came in looking for remote helicopters. The owner had to bitch at his teenage son to get him to come help us. We come back to next day to purchase one and he tells us after it has rung up that there is a sale on helicopters that day. \n\nWell gee, I would have liked to have know that before so perhaps I could have picked out a better, more expensive model. He didn't really offer any info on anything but just kept flying that helicopter all over the store. Just really bad immature service and their selection is not the most extensive I have seen, but I was really interested in the items they offered in the store. 0
+"Disclaimer: My visit to Wally's was about three years ago, maybe things are better now. \n\nThis was the first time I had EVER taken one of my vehicles to a shop for anything other than an oil change, tires, or smog check. I do all my own work and well, for me, this was similar to dropping your child off at day care for the first time. I chose Wally's because I figured it would be cheaper than the dealer. \n\nMy car had an erratic idle during warm up, I did some of my own diagnostic work and narrowed it down to a few different things but I decided I didn't want to throw parts at it and surly Wally's could handle this situation. \n\nI dropped my car off and one of Wally's staff drove me back to work, I appreciated that. \n\nI got a call the next day and they said the car was ready to go. The bill was $500. Okay, a little more than I wanted to spend but at least it's running properly now....NOT! Whatever they did made the problem worse!!! how on earth could they tell me it was better?, that's beyond me. \n\nI took the car back, got another ride back to work, and this time they figured it out. Bad idle air control valve. Okay good this was one of the things that I thought might have been bad so at least we agree on that. \n\nSo not too excited that I had to take it there twice. But here's what really roasted my muffins. A few months ago I was looking through a Honda Accord chat forum and apparently this problem is extremely prevalent in these cars. These guys only work on Hondas and Acuras, why aren't they familiar with this problem? So in the end I feel like was probably overcharged for shop time considering that this should have been an easy fix for them. \n\nSix and twelve months later Wally's called my cell phone (Hey I'm on the 400 minutes a month plan, quite wasting my minutes!) to \""""remind\"""" me to come in for maintenance. Ugh I know when I need to do these things and I'm not coming back here to have them done. \n\nSo why the two stars? Well I really did appreciate the rides back to work and at the end of the day they never tried to up sell me on further repairs that I didn't need, but I don't think I'll go back there." 0
+While the food was good it was disturbing to find an ANT in my drink! All the restaurants I have ever had an issue of some sort a manager came and apologized, here I got no response at all. I wasn't looking for a free meal just some concern about the ant that somehow got into my drink. 0
+The guys at 1day are courteous enough just not very professional at running a business. They are very disorganized, can't keep appointments they schedule, lose many parts, etc. They do the job but don't take care of the details like leaving over spray everywhere, scratching up the trim and glass, and again...lose more parts. It will take about 5x longer than they tell you to get it done.\nDefinitely would not recommend One day Paint & Body. 0
+I stop by with my car to have the estimate on my bumper and at first they said, they just only going to charge $100 to adjust it. Guess what? The next day when I pick it up, it hasnt been done and it looks like it wasnt even touched. They said I need a new bumper a bumper bar and the whole thing will now cost me $1500.\n\nWhile I was waiting for my car, there is another customer who was yelling at them for not keeping their promise. The guy has hitched a bus across town only to find that his car only in primer and not even painted yet. I am not gonna leave my car here. \n\nI took it somewhere else and get it done the right way. Think again, about leaving your car here. 0
+The prices are better than some of the other boba joints around and they offer some different stuff on their menu. I sometimes opt for the smoothies w/ boba in them and they're fruity and refreshing....kinda like old Wham! songs. You can also opt for less sugar in your drink which is nice too! 1
+It is like any other good boba place. The atmosphere/ environment is nice and calm. I had the boba milk tea and expected the taste. The boba was good as well as the milk tea. Its good, definitely a nice place to hang out. It is also in the shopping center so it has a nice location. Monkey man! haha\n\nUnfortunately, some of the seats were kind of dirty as well as the table but I am sure they were going to clean them soon. \n\nI gave it four stars instead of 5 because the workers seemed a bit rude and the chair was dirty. Doesn't truly stand out as the best but its a tea place alright. 1
+I come here all the time!!\n\nI usually get almond milk tea w/boba or regular milk tea w/boba. When in season, I get fresh watermelon w/boba. They know how to cook the boba here. It's soft and all they they way through. \n\nThey serve some snacks but I haven't tried any yet. There are some tables so you can kick it if you want. I think there are some seats outside as well. \n\nThe drinks come out fast even when there is a line! 1
+We went here last night to get a late night snack. \n\nI ordered the shrimp balls. I didn't care for them. They were like a shrimp sausage meatball. I was hoping for more like whole shrimp. They were probably made the traditional way, so they may be good to people who are expecting that. But I didn't care for the texture nor the flavor. The dipping sauce was pretty good though.\n\nMy wife ordered the red bean shaved ice. It was okay. The flavor was decent and reminded me of red beans and rice. I'm not a fan of tapioca pearls though. I don't like the consistency. Again, it was probably made traditionally and may be enjoyable if that's what you liker expecting. But it's just not my thing. I'm kind of weird about consistency.\n\nWhile I'm not giving a great rating, it's based more on my personal preferences. I wouldn't dissuade people from going there if they like boba drinks. Just not my thing. 0
+THIS PLACE IS FLAT OUT, POINT BLANK, NO CONTEST, the best Bobba drink house in Nevada PERIOD! i have been drinking the black tapioca balls drink since i was 16 and now im 29 and i have had hundreds everywhere. Not only is it the cheapest place in town with a regular bobba being under 2.50 but the quality of the tea and the well prepared Bobba balls are cooked perfect. I really hate when people write comments like the balls were not cooked right when they had them in a frozen drink. When you have these cooked tapioca balls in a frozen drink you jepordize their quality. I would say get their standard milk tea with bobba and you will see the quality im talking about. This place only takes cash but they are fast VERRY clean and most of all verry good! 1
+Got a large passion fruit smoothie with boba. this is my usually favor whenever I go to a Boba place. this was filled with SUGAR. No flavor whatsoever. Its merely disgusting. I could barely finish a fourth of the large so I threw it away after I realize that forcing myself to drink a 4$ drink worth of watered sugar is not worth my health. 0
+Came here on a late night for some drinks. The durian and passion fruit smoothies are delicious! Highly recommend! While you're waiting in line or for your drinks - there's plenty of K-pop posters for you to fangurl and gawk at (if that's your style). 1
+the best thing about ronald's is that you can tell that each donut was made individually and not on some conveyor belt a la krispy kreme. as for the donuts (vegan donuts?!), they are ridiculously good - not too sweet, not too dry but soft and chewy like a great donut should be. 1
+I discovered this oasis in the desert through a friend and make it a point to stop whenever i'm in Vegas. Super tasty and not overpriced. For some reason, a vegan donut shop is difficult to find in Southern California. I thought about having a dozen shipped every month, but it's more fun to experience their delicious donuts in person. 1
+One vegan choice after another. Ronald, I love you. I had a delicious and enormous apple fritter. We filled a big box to go. I'm one happy vegan! 1
+Ok -I think my taste buds may be way off on this one but I hadn't eaten a donut since I was a kid. \n\nI got several Ronald's donuts and they just didn't taste like much. They also seemed so greasy It reminded me of fried chicken in a way. \n\nWeird, I know. After eating healthy for so long maybe my taste for crap is just unreliable now. Which makes me kinda happy cuz I don't crave it but kinda sad cuz I remember donuts as being so good. \n*confused* \n\nPS: The counter help was really nice and prompt 0
+Came here this past weekend to pick up some donuts before heading back to the OC. Got there about an hour before they closed so we knew we would be limited to selection.\n\nThe place was quiet and clean. We picked up a dozen of their donut holes, an apple fritter, and an apple filled tostada looking pastry. it was pretty cheap too!!\n\nThe donut holes tasted fresh. The apple fritter was huge but full of sugar to me. The apple filled tostada was the best..it was not too sweet and had good amount of apples in it.\n\nA great place to get a deal if you like donuts. 1
+I just had these today and omigosh! They were sooooo good! I had a chocolate twist, which was huge, I had to share it with my co-worker. I also had a jelly donut and 10 donut holes (I got for another co-worker) and I only spent $3.50! That's such a good deal. I can't even tell they're vegan! Such a great selection. 1
+I have to disagree with everyone else about this place. I called to order a plain cheese pizza for delivery, the guy who took my order told me my pizza will be delivered in 45mins. So I waited and waited, waited some more. As I seen the time has gone by it's been 1 hour and my food isn't still here. So I called them to see where has my pizza taken place at! They said it's on it's way. So I waited again til finally after waiting for almost 2 hours for a pizza delivery I finally got my pizza. And it was cold. The chocolate eclair they gave me was old. I was very disappointed. So I DO NOT recommend ANYONE to order from this place. They Suck at delivery. 0
+What a great place. Everyone was friendly. The food was delicious. Dinner for five and a child with drinks about $275. The chef put on quite a show for us. 1
+I only go to this place if I'm hungry with no options. Even when I paid to get an upgraded sandwich with the promise of more meat, it was anything but. Two slices of turkey, hardly any avocado , and a heap of lettuce. No thanks. I'll just drive to Subway and get a $5 foot long. 0
+What a mistake.soooooo disappointing. I decided to go inside to order & it looks like these people are actually living here. The kids wee running around , their bicycles parked in the corner, the TV blaring something on Cartoon Network and the people in the kitchen just laughing and playing around. I ordered the Beef & Broccoli combo, fried won tons and wor won ton soup. It came pretty quickly but once I got it home and tore into it it was just plain awful, the egg roll tasted like it was made of spoiled cabbage, the beef was thin & slimy very rubbery and I never even tried the broccoli or rice. The Wor Won ton soup was hot but everything was overcooked, the shrimp were tough & rubbery, the pork was missing, and the won tons were not cooked all the way too. The only thing good here was the sweet & sour sauce I dipped my fried won tons into. I would not go back here, Chinese fast-food should not be this bad. 0
+Quite possibly the BEST pancakes I've ever had. Not a huge obscene size, but a normal looking pancake that knocks your socks off! We had other food there, but nothing even close to the pancakes! Go there, order pancakes and be amazed :) 1
+"Blueberry Hill serves up completely average diner food. It has it's purpose, though, and it makes great late-night or hangover food. My chorizo \""""omelet\"""" came out as more of a scramble, and only tasted \""""OK\"""". If you're looking for a local, family-owned alternative to IHOP that's still open 24 hours, this is your place. It's a strange little restaurant, layout-wise, but on the plus side, they do have booths for odd numbered groups of 3, 5, etc... The service was honestly just bad. We rotated between 2 different waiters, and neither of them really paid us much attention. To top off the misery, the guy at the cash register was one of the most pessimistic people I've encountered. When my friend's credit card wouldn't swipe on the first try, he grumbled, \""""At lest you *have* credit... Most people in the country don't!\"""" Nice... Blueberry Hill will serve in a pinch, but there have got to be better local 24 hour food options in Vegas..." 0
+ABSOLUTELY THE BEST OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES IN LAS VEGAS! (maybe the world). \nThe Good:\n1. Extremely Friendly Staff make you think you are living in a small town.\n2. Huge Menu of great tasting food.\n3. Reasonable Prices and Great Daily Specials!\n4. Open 24 hour (yes in a row too).\n\nThe Bad:\n1. It is a diner, so not a pristine place.\n\nRecommend you take guests from out of town to this favorite of mine. You cannot go wrong here! 1
+Father's day brunch for family of 6 and service was great. \n\nI guess we had arrive early enough to beat the crowd. \n\nAwesome Sunday ! ! ! 1
+I was visiting from out of town and wanted to test with an agency while I was staying in Vegas. The one model I booked cancelled the day before our after having scheduled it weeks in advance. Apparently she didn't realize when her flight out of town was. \n\nThe other two models the agent sent me never responded to my numerous emails. The agent then said he would book someone else and he never got back to me either. \n\nUnprofessional and a complete waste of time. 0
+Wow, I really liked the folks here, and they did pack my item well. However, the international shipment I was sending was based on size and not weight, the box they chose would have cost me and extra 250.00 in shipping had I not taken the package home cut the box down and repacked it. 0
+I do not recommend this place! I purchased groupon for the gel manicure and pedicure. I was defintely not satisfied. It was not worth the drive. In plus, they charged an extra five dollars for shellac, opi and other high quality nail polishes. That's ridiculous. On top of that, the pedicure sucks! 0
+I was really unhappy with the service. I came here because I read the good reviews on yelp, but now I know not to go to the first place I click on with good reviews. From the moment I walked in they weren't friendly, and the communication was horrible. Every question I asked & request was not understood. The fill took way longer than necessary. I was charged $5 more for gel when I asked for regular polish..just overall an unhappy experience. 0
+I tried this place for the first time today with a friend. The place was clean and the staff was ok. I wouldn't really say friendly because they barely spoke with us. The regular manicure was $12 which was ok, and they charged my friend $35 for the gel manicure. You had to spend at least $15 to pay with your credit card. The service was ok. She cleaned my nails ok and cleared them out. When she put the nail polish I didn't notice anything wrong but after the nail polish dried up bubbles started to come out in all of my nails. By the time I was in my car all of my nails had this little bubbles coming of the polish. Not sure if they are thinning the opi nail polish with something but definetly not good quality. My friend choose a marron tone for the gel polish and it ended up looking nude. Definetly not coming back. If you want something fast at an ok price then go here but don't expect quality. 0
+"This is the second time I have had bad service and the second time leaving a bad review. I called the office to inquire about their travel services. I got a voicemail of course. I was contacted later that evening and she told me that if I was purchasing airline tickets that there is a $40 charge! I said \""""well, just another reason to be dissatisfied with your services\"""". She replied \""""it's not us, it's the airlines\"""". Then hung up on me. No goodbye or anything! WOW great customer service!! I think it's about time for a refund for what I was ripped off with this membership!! Absolutely NO stars!!!" 0
+I've never actually personally met the guys at A-Dependable Insurance but have been with them for a few years now. Price was great especially knowing that they're working with multiple companies to see who can get the best rate for you. I've been with Progressive ever since through A-Dependable and whenever I have questions about ANYTHING...I'll call them and they not only answer my questions, but they usually go about taking care of anything that needs to get done. It's nice to have someone who actually does care. I'm not exaggerating either. Good guys and good company. I recommend just giving them a call and seeing what they can do for you. I can't imagine going anywhere else now. 1
+I have been using A-Dependable for about 6 years now. There simply are no better agents that Ken and Devin. Top-notch service at an instant. They ALWAYS make sure I am properly covered and with the best value carrier available. I dont even have to ask, they just make recommendations each year and have lowered my premium several times. Very refreshing! 1
+So my boyfriend and I enter and the hostess takes us to a table because there are no booths but it was too cold for me and my bf so she said where ever we would like I sat by the sun for warmth but then I saw a booth became open we moved. In the bathroom its very nice it was messy and very cold also the mechanism sensor of the water flow didn't work very well and the machine where you have to manually take the napkins out. Didn't work so I came out asking for napkins of course they were very apologetic we sat at a booth with Tammie when she came over there were no menus nor was the table clean because we have moved but they quickly set it up . Tammie was amazing had a great smile always and tried to upgrade us but in a casual way where I didn't feel pressure we asked her opinion on dessert and she gave it to us.she asked us for refills and was very on top of her service. Definitely would come back for the service we love TGIF and it's a routine for us .My bf and I have never been to this one and we will be coming back. the only downfall...the bathrooms:( boo 1
+"We arrived at the restaurant during early evening on a Thursday. There were only two other customers at the time sitting at a corner table. The female at that table was having an extrememly loud cell phone conversation that we were not interested in. We stood at the entrance for a minute. No one greeted us. Two Asian males were just sitting at the bar chatting, not paying attention to us. One had an apron on with the nametag \""""BAI\"""". The other one just read a newspaper at the bar. So I began to walk over and get a menu from the shelf at the rear of the the two males. \n\nI was interested in some spicy Szechuan cuisine. The other two in my party wanted something not so spicy. The female in our group asked if everything was spicy. Bai finally interupted us and stated with a sarcastic glare, \""""the one with the chili (icon) is hot!\""""\n\nWe agreed to eat here and told Bai that there were three of us dining. Bai immediately attempted to sit us at a small table adjacent to the the loud lady on the cell phone. I gestured to the larger table and Bai asked,\"""" how many?\"""" We said, \""""Three\"""". Bai gestured us away from the larger round table, towards the smaller table adjacent to the loud female on the cell phone again. Bai stated,\""""you have three, three sit here!\""""\n\nThere were maybe 30-40 EMPTY tables in the entire restaurant and he refused to have us sit anywhere but near the loud lady. We finally told him that we would like the larger table to make room for the many dishes we were going to try.\n\nBai became disgruntled and we sat at the larger table. As we were looking at the menu items, I noticed that Bai had walked towards the bar and muttered something to his Asian friend\n reading the newspaper. Bai then turned around and glared at us.\n\nI finally had had it and decided that a sour attitude would probably be present during the entire meal. I wish I had read the YELPS on this restaurant prior to considering it.\n\nI stood up and stated to my friends that it would be of best interest if we departed now since we felt uncomfortable by the ungracious staff.\n\nI should have also noticed that no one was breaking the door down attempting to dine in this awful place.\n\nAll three of us are Asian, so I don't think there was any unpleasantries due to race.\n\nWe ended up next door at the Capitol Seafood Restaurant where we were pleasantly greeted and respected during the entire meal. We were even given free desserts, which no one else received that we noticed.\n\nWe should have waved a $100 bill at Bai as we passed leaving the area, because that is what he lost his restaurant that evening, not to mention this AWESOME review." 0
+I came here for Taiwanese style breakfast and I thought everything was good. \n\nThe space is on the second floor of the strip mall in Chinatown. The ambiance is your typical Chinese place. Not dirty, not immaculate, Asian style decor, well lit, small and large tables. \n\nWe ordered the fried dough with soy milk for dipping, the roasted peanuts and anchovies which normally goes with congee but we ate it straight as a snack, the rice ball, egg crepe and soup dumplings. The soup dumplings were average but the other items were good and satisfied my craving. \n\nTrue, their tabletop chili oil is not as hot but I've been told that's the Taiwanese style and I believe there is beauty in every hot sauce. \n\nThe service was lacking but not horrible. They only had two servers staffed so they did what they could and at least brought the food out promptly. You don't go to Asian restaurants for their smiling service. It's efficient and to the point. 1
+This the the most expensive Chinese breakfast restaurant. We have 4 people and we spend about $70 dollars. I was shocked when I see the check. We only ordered about 5 small things including milk and Chinese donuts and the Chinese small steam dumplings which they are already dried inside without any juices and so tasteless. 0
+Ordered over 10 items on both the breakfast menu and the Szechuan menu. First of all, their steam buns were ready-made and re-steamed when we ordered, so taste like shui Mai.... Omg and everything comes afterwards are either too salty or tasteless.\n\nOMG this is one of the worst Chinese food I've ever has in my life. 0
+"This place is getting worse every time I come here. They now started adding in gratuity even though there is a party of 2. They add it too even if your order is take out. Total fucking bullshit. \n\nThe service is horrible. The girl working there looks like a fucking bitch who doesn't seem to want to be there so I wasn't happy that I had to pay a higher gratuity then what I would have given.\n\nBe warned!\n\nUpdate: My mom called later to complain (same lady that took care of us and added in the gratuity)....and the lady said, next time let me know that you are local and I will not add in gratuity...uhhh what?!? I didn't realize tipping was \""""required\"""" now. You should be lucky if you get tipped for such horrible attitude/service!" 0
+The only good thing here is the hot soy milk. But the soy milk was room temp today. Service wasn't so great. Waitress sorta kept ignoring us. The plates and utensils were dirty. Again, try to come here for breakfast only for the soy milk. 0
+For Taiwanese style of breakfast. The seasamebaked bun is as hard as a stone. Disappointed! 0
+See Richard, my important piece of advice. He is not the eye doctor but he guided me through my out-of-state benefit coverage when my insurance is about to expire, and took the extra time to check and compare my old prescription glasses to my new one, and eventually discovered that the former helped me see better so i had to be refracted and tested again by the clinic's two doctors. This is the type of customer service that earns a customer, and with that, i highly recommends their services. 1
+I went here after a suggestion from one of the local Chinese bakery workers. I don't know if it was what we ordered but I didn't care for the food.\n\nI ordered Kung Pao Chicken and my friend ordered Cashew Chicken. The Cashew Chicken was tasteless with a bland sauce, Kung Pao had flavor in the sauce with a bit of a kick but not a memorable experience. \n\nThe pork fried rice was decent for lunch special but not amazing in any sense of the word. One plus of the take out of this place is that they will give you the soup to go. The soup was very tasty it was a corn based egg drop soup.\n\nI don't know why a native speaker would send me here but I probably wouldn't go back too quickly. 0
+LOVE their Rosy Duck. TIP: appetizer portion if 8.99, half duck is 9.99...it is much larger and worth the $1. We get the duck everytime we go.\n\nLunch menu is decent. For 6.99 or so you get a drink, eggroll, soup, wonton, entree, and fried rice. The entree I had (beef and green pepper) wasn't exciting or that great, but I felt it was a good value. \n\nHouse crispy chicken is also amazing.. I will say the house chicken and rosy duck are v. similar, so only order one or the other depending on your particular poultry craving that day. 1
+If you go to a Chinese restaurant to eat make sure you see at least 10 Chinese people eating not standing around watching TV. If you don't see them run. One of Funniest things I ever heard in my life the owner or maybe not was talking to a couple next to our table saying I require my staff to speak English. Really? I asked for a jack and coke what came to the table was regular coke. I asked the server what's up? He said we don't have that. I said take the coke away he gave to the couple sitting next to us. Joyful house! Our shrimp in lobster sauce came out with canned mushrooms strange. My wife Asian was laughing. She said check out your fork I think they used that one to fix the drain in the kitchen seems the forks and spoons have been there sense 1980's it wouldn't be so bad if the food was really fantastic. Costco has GREAT deals on quality table wear on MLK (TIP OF THE DAY) I asked the server what is in the dumplings he said chicken. I asked if they had shrimp of pork dumpling he said you can go up the street if you want that. OMG! I said we will try the dumplings how many do you get ? He said 5 - I said r u sure the menu says 6. He said 5 only. Ok served 6. Keep in mind we went in early before 5pm to check this place out. I was here 12 yrs ago and it was pretty good. How many signs do you need that say vote #1 in the 2011 RJ readers poll inside your restaurant? I think I counted 6 big ones and a CNN international one blocking the front door. Don't believe everything u read. It's Dec21st we are all still alive and the food is below average. RJ readers poll is rigged. Look I have been to Asian restaurants around the world this place is NOT in the top 100. Maybe the real employee's are on vacation? Hmmmmm... 0
+Guys, WTF? Ate here because of the great reviews on yelp. Ended up throwing away basically all of our food. The meats were all chewy and grossly over-battered. It was highly disgusting and mostly inedible. I blame yelp for wasting my boyfriends $40 and calories on this crap. 0
+Last trip to Vegas, I stopped by here to get some goodies (milk bun, pineapple shortbread, taro bun, etc.) I've never been much for the savory goodies, so I can't speak to them...But for the sweet stuff, this place hits the mark. I loved what I bought so much that I returned the next day for more! Good breakfast foods. The place is nice and clean inside and the selection very good.. 1
+I only like one drink here, but it's enough for me to come in occasionally. I love their green milk tea, other than that I am not a fan of the drinks here. The fruit drinks aren't made of real fruits and sometimes they taste powdery.\n\nAs for the food, there is only 2 things I like. The taiwanese sausage ( I don't know where else to get this in Vegas) and the spiced pork chop plate is a pretty good price for lunch.\n\nI don't like going at night though because that's when all the young teenagers come out...and I hate the smokers too. I wish lung cancer on all of them. :oP 0
+"This is Las Vegas' version of Tea Station I guess. The sign said \""""Tea Planet\"""" but everything inside had the Tea Station logo.\n\nI think it's in the Tea Station employee hand book that the servers are supposed to be rude. We got the same crappy service in Vegas that we would normally get in the San Diego and Los Angeles locations.\n\nOur drinks took a long time to come out (the place was not packed). We ordered green tea, green milk tea, and peppermint milk tea - they were good though, they tasted the same and the boba had the same consistency as the other locations. \n\nTheir spicy chicken wings were pretty good, I would have to say better than the San Diego locations.\n\nThis location gets 2 stars because of the bad customer service and the lengthy time it took us to get our drinks." 0
+This place has completely horrible service. They come to your table about a minute after you sit down, and if you aren't ready to order - they won't come back for another 10 minutes, unless you can somehow flag one of them down [ but they usually pretend not to see you].\n\nTheir drinks are mediocre at best. And they don't seem to cook their boba on a consistent basis. They also have a minimum purchase amount for each person at the table. And you get charged a two dollar fee if you don't meet it.\n\nThe only reason I really go here, is because it's one of the only places in town where you can get boba after 9. Other than that, I wouldn't waste my time. 0
+Seem like a great place to hang out and talk with a group of friend.\nI'm a tea lover and they have a great variety of tea available. Wish I can try them all. \nI usually order the green apple tea. 1
+i use to think that there is no other place other than tea station. despite their horrible service, i still continued to buy my tea there. One day, i just couldnt stand it anymore, they had new people working and twice they made my drink wrong. when i have to pay $6 for my boba, it better be my money's worth. i have been ordering the wintermelon milk tea for 2 years and they now tell me that the drink does not exist. they poured milk into the wintermelon green tea that they mistakenly made for me. Of course it did not taste they way it was suppose to. i complained and they did not want to replace my drink until i got a bit furious with them. they ended up just making me a milk tea, which was delicious but i did not enjoy it, just for the fact that i initially wanted my wintermelon milk tea and what they put me through, just for a simple drink. 0
+Love the matcha green tea with boba and the sweet buttered toast is good too. But It's a little over priced, and they could use some new staff cause the women waitresses were just rude and unhelpful. 0
+This is a place for a certain type of person. This type of person must not care about service, blood sugar levels, comfort, or feeling welcome in general. Let me explain.\n\nService - there is no service.\n\nBlood sugar levels - I'm sorry, you have diabeetus. They empty one bag of sugar per drink, I'm pretty sure.\n\nComfort - ok, I'm not asking for lavish cushions, but isn't it time to get some better chairs and cushions that aren't worn, and worn, and worn again?\n\nAre you welcome? Meh. Maybe. Not if you stay longer than 45 minutes. Especially if you have a bunch of people with you.\n\nI will say this to their credit - they have a large menu of drinks, some items you can only get from them. That's cool I guess. Too bad everything else sucks. But you can avoid most of those things by just getting your drink to go. Just maybe tell them easy on the sugar bags. 0
+"I'll start by saying we didn't eat here, we just wanted refreshments on a hot day! The place is cute, clean and I would've thought about going back to have something to eat if ever in the area. \n\nBut, their service is horrible - absolutely rude and condescending. If you are able to make out what they are saying . . . I don't speak Chinese so perhaps that's on me, but I didn't realize that's what it took. There were two females at the counter when we walked up and one just looked at us (yes, we were clothed, yes, we were clean, and yes, we smiled when we walked in) and the other said, \""""what u like?\"""" Whoa, wait a minute! The bartender kept looking at me, but never smiled and never offered to help, much less mutter a \""""hello\"""". Bad day or not, I have a very low tolerance for rude customer service people, it is your job to be nice and polite, wash dishes otherwise!! \n\nI had a Green Tea Boba Tea and my daughters and their friend had strawberry and passion fruit snow ice, that also was tasty and they said it was yummy. I am pretty sure fresh fruit is used as the mango snow ice is deemed 'seasonal' and it wasn't available as that is typically a summer fruit. My tea was good, but not enough to bring me back to bad service. There's no excuse, there are many other tea houses in the area. Call me spoiled . . ." 0
+Located in the Vegas Chinatown plazas, and walking distance from Pho Kim Long and Ranch 99 which was just a plaza over, so super convenient. We walked in and were greeted. I already knew what I wanted so I ordered two drinks and paid. Went to go sit down by my friends and the girl who took my order is screaming across the room asking me to pay. I was like, are you serious??? I JUST paid.... and I had my receipt to prove it. I'm guessing she was just confused.. but still... rude. The green milk tea at this location is definitely no where as good as the one in San Diego and Fremont in California. I was super excited to drink it too.... but it ended up tasting whatever. It was good the next day because I was hungover.. but other than that, I wouldn't come back while in Vegas. 0
+Can you say crappy service? They stole $59 from my boba card. Freaking ridiculous. Will never eat here ever again. Waitresses speak broken English and ignores my right too. 0
+My teen kids bug me to stopped for BOBA tea all my way to go to work.They were hungry but i plan to cook for them.They said mommy please just boba tea.Then I said OK.But once they saw the menu that have attractive colorful all pictures of nice looking food again they said they wanted to try.End up with 3 cups boba teas and 3 entrees.And they did not touch the food after first bite.I tried to make them eat but they refuse said the food have to taste.And I sipped my honeydew smoothie with boba.What a fool i was.When i have fresh cut Honey dew at my fringe why did I spent $60 for artificial Honey dew power with iced.People just learn and live.Give two star for fast service and very nice chewy boba. 0
+i now realize why they charge so much for their drinks. the boba is consistently soft and perfect and the drink flavors are mastered to be consistent everytime you come here..ive been coming here for years but the only thing that really holds me back from coming here a few times a week is their price. i just cant see myself spending $15 for two people for 2 drinks everytime 1
+I've been trying to find a good stylist for a while and I decided to try Megan out at Globe. The salon is nice and Megan was awesome. She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and offered suggestions along the way. Megan was friendly and talkative and explained what she was doing and why along the way. I've already made my follow up appt. 1
+"This office is terribly unorganized and it's a shame because dr scarff is amazing and I won't be coming here again. They don't communicate with insurance companies and try to overbill. The office manager is rude. There's no communication whatsoever and I think it would be nice to notify someone of a \""""past due\"""" balance before scheduling them for an appointment rather than letting them know they won't be seen when they show up for an appointment. I have 2 insurance companies and both companies have notified me my bill has been paid. This office will get no more money out of me at all." 0
+I saw Dr. Scraff for 14 years he is a great doctor and his assistance are excellent and respectful, however, his office staff lacks the proper training in customer care or problem solving. Yes even though its a doctor's office there are certain skills that the office staff must have and this staff lacks it. If you want a great doctor he will provide you the best care you ever asked for but only go to the Spring Valley office where the incidents with the office staff are kept to a minimal. 0
+http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/141554263.html\n\nClosing by the end of the month. Usually I would be sad that another piece of my hometown's history is biting the dust, but since this is a place that really just doesn't care about that, I just feel really numb upon hearing this news. It's still sad though. Thankfully some free time is coming my way so I can pay this spot a visit.\n\nThe Final Verdict (since I didn't do it last time):\n\nPros:\nOut of the ordinary.\nAn independent drugstore, something which is very, VERY rare these days. \nSells a wide variety of items.\nVintage Vegas photos and posters adorn the walls.\n\nCons:\nGrungy.\nI don't think I could stomach the diner (and yet that's the part that's going to stay open. Well isn't that like rain on your wedding day?)\n\nSuggestions: Make it a tourist attraction? On one hand it could keep the place open and provide a tourist attraction that isn't so, well, typical for Vegas. On the other hand, it would stop being a secret and therefore lose it's secret charm. \n\nWould I return? Absolutely, shame the place is closing. 1
+Before there was an Arts District or First Friday, there was the CAC -- promoting art culture in Las Vegas -- run by local artists and volunteers to this day. The Contemporary Arts Center continues to be a cornerstone of our art community, connecting national and international artists with local artists and audiences.\n\nI joined the CAC because when I moved to Las Vegas, I didn't know where to start and I wanted to volunteer somewhere that mattered, meet people, and connect to the community. It's been a year now, and mission accomplished: I've met so many wonderful people in the Arts District and even helped put on a few of their exhibitions. I learned a lot about where to submit my work and what it takes to put on a great show. Vegas feels like my forever home now, and connecting to the art culture was a big part of that.\n\nBecause the CAC is a 501c3 non-profit organization, it's run by a board of directors, which is open to the public -- so sometimes you have a big board with lots of people and time to plan things, and other years it's just a few people scraping by just to pay the rent. From short film festivals, to wearable art fashion shows, to controversial paintings on national tour, to brief performance installations ... the CAC doesn't have to stress about whether a piece will SELL, it's whether the piece will MATTER. And it's because of volunteers who work, and the donors who pay to become members, that this public asset continues two decades later. How well it's doing depends entirely on how many people will lend a hand and donate a few bucks every year.\n\nLooking through the history has been fascinating about the challenges and successes of these motley crews, and inspiring to see that people from all walks of life can join the organization, have a say in how it's run, and then get hands-on experience with whatever facet of the industry they're interested in. Artist run spaces can be hit-or-miss, but they're important and rewarding, and the CAC deserves our support. 1
+This chapel is ghetto and incompetent. They charge extra fees for stuff, and charge WAY to much for pictures and your not allowed to take your own pictures inside the chapel, which is bogus since your paying so much to get married there, in our case have your vows renewed there. They also CHARGED us 50$ to have my dad marry us! Why? Who knows, its not like they had to do anything extra to have my dad stand up there. We also went back the next day to buy the overpriced 90$ dvd of the marriage, waited an hr and they still could not find it, had to leave and they said to come back later cause they were open till midnight. We came back around 930pm and THEN they decide to tell me, after waiting another 20mins, that the dvd guy LEFT FOR THE DAY! I asked if they could call me and let me know if they find it, since they said they record all the weddings yet my mother in law clearly heard them say they werent recording ours and we dont get a dvd, they told me no they could not call and never gave a reason which is all bull. They have crappy customer service and RUDE incompetent people on their staff. 0
+A birthday trip for my boyfriend turned into an elopement.\nAfter six years and a few cocktails we decided, fuck it let's get married. We put our destination wedding plans on the back burner and did it just for us.\n I found LWWC, we needed cheapish ceremony since we lived the past 4 days up Vegas style. You'd be surprised to know how much it costs to have Elvis marry you anywhere in Vegas. The whole process was painless and super easy. I didn't want to rent a cheap dress, photographer or flowers. H&M and Gucci(something blue) was just fine for me, the ceremony was about $50. \n I was worried the officiant would be very generic, creepy ect.....Pastor Chris was AMAZING!! Very personal and genuine. He really made the moment special, yes they have a recommended tip, but he was totally worth it.\n The chapel space itself is very dated and kitchy. Since our friends were going to be our witnesses/photographers we had to do it in the courtyard which was totally fine. Don't forget to pose with the pink Cadillac.\n Great for a quickie wedding. I wouldn't expect elegance, sophistication and glamour it's Vegas after all. 1
+Ghetto as hell! Desk staff was friendly. However, the first room we got, there was dried puke on the floor, so we changed rooms. The next one was NO better, this charming room had burn marks all over the floor. I kept my flip flops on, even in the shower! I got what I paid for and I will NEVER go cheap on my room ever again! Lesson learned, thanks for NOTHING Expedia! 0
+WOW and no not in a good way. This place was really bad. The staff was really nice don;t get me wrong but the food was like leftovers from 2 days ago. We visited this buffet last year in May and I hope they have improved since then. We won;t ever find out because we aren't going back any time soon. 0
+I am sad to read all the bad reviews for this place, but come on I had an amazing experience here! \n\nAfter eating at the Circus Circus buffet the prior day this place was golden. The servers were friendly and the food was absolutely delicious! They have anything and everything you could want to eat! The fruit is fabulous (watermelon so so sweet!), the donuts were yummy, the breakfast foods were scrumptious, the soup was awesome, and pretty much everything else was delicious! The desserts were so pretty but I was too full to try them! Although the people in my party said the chocolate cake and cookies were delicious! \n\nIf the buffet seems too expensive, get an ace card and that will get you like 25% off your buffet. I think you need to give it a try and you may have an awesome experience. We went on a Thursday so it wasn't as expensive as a weekend buffet, but try it and you will most likely love it! 1
+It's not bad, but there is nothing that stands out, either. Breakfast was fine, but expensive. Service was fine. It's okay if you are staying in the hotel, but 100% NOT worth a special trip. 0
+I wish I would have read the reviews before dining here. The truth is they deserve at least two stars for the wonderful food. There is no doubt about it those cheese fries, onion rings and nachos were yummy and really hit the spot. However, if I had to rate the service it would be zero stars. We had to wait to be sat for almost twenty minutes and when we walked into the restaurant there were two servers and only nine guests. Why did we wait outside so long? We waited another 17 minutes and our server never came to our table! I went and found the manager and told him that we've been waiting for way too long and we have no utensils and no server to take our order. The manager was really sweet and took our order at that moment and had the busboy bring us utensils. We ate half of our meal before the waiter (Francisco according to our receipt) finally came by and placed down the onion rings. He did not introduce himself, we asked if he was our server and he rudely said yes and then left. The only other time we saw him was when he dropped off our check with attitude.\n\nPrepare yourself for a long wait, terrible service but good food. 0
+You CANNOT go to Vegas & not stop by this place. It's as iconic of a place then any of the casinos. Place is HUGE w/ anything you'd ever want. 1
+Both website and voicemail state they're open from 8 am to midnight, but when we get there at 8:15 am the RUDE security guard says they're open at 9 am. We told him they should change their voicemail and he looks at us again and says coldly, 9 am. Never going back here. 0
+Service at this Denny's was dismal. After waiting for 45 mins for breakfast at 10am, the manager didn't even apologize for the food coming late.\n\nFood was mediocre.\n\nLocation was pretty sketchy.\n\nOnly go to this location if your desperate. 0
+Hmmm...Im not sure what all the rave reviews are about...\nMy husband & I went to Vegas after he returned from a 9 month deployment. Before our trip, I went online and searched for all the must-do & bargain deals that Vegas offered. Luv-It Frozen Custard was recommended. I'd have to say that even before our trip began, I was more looking forward to going to this place than going anywhere else because I LOVE frozen treats. We couldn't go during the first two days but on the third, when my husband found out that there was a Star Trek convention at the Hilton Hotel, I waved goodbye to him and eagerly made my way to this place. In my mind, I was going to get Cold Stones portion of the most savory custard and I wasn't going to have to share any of it with my husband...\nWell, when I rounded the corner to this place, I knew I might be in for a let down...just the ambiance of the surrounding neighborhood. I actually missed the store and had to turn around. \nWhen I finally got to the parking area, I was surprised because I thought it was a shop that I would be able to walk in to, see the various custards, and pick the one that I wanted. Instead, I was faced with just a guy hanging his head out the window, asking me what I would like. \nI ended up getting chocolate chip. I was unimpressed. I thought it would come in a cone but he gave me a scoop of it in a styrofoam cup. The portions were so tiny! The size...not what I imagined. The taste...also not what I imagined. It was like eating soft ice cream. The price...EQUALLY unimpressive. How can you call a scoop of ice cream for about $5(?) cheap? \nI tell you, this place IS NOT a hidden gem. It may be hidden but it's no gem. You'll be better off getting your frozen treat from somewhere else like Jean Philippe Patisserie at Bellagio. You're spending about the same amount of money for more gelato, and you'll get to enjoy it at the Bellagio! (((I love Bellagio...)))\nAfter the convention, my husband asked me if I wanted to go to Luv-It's now, not knowing that I went without him...I said NO! \nI'm telling you, save your money! It's just not worth it! 0
+OMG, DELICIOUS!\nMy husband and I were in Vegas for a friend's graduation and I needed to come here. I'm pretty sure this place was on TV. We actually drove totally out of our way on the way to the actual graduation, and after a big brunch, just to have some custard. \nThey have a variety of custard flavors, which change daily, and a variety of toppings to put on. You can make up your own combo or pick from the board. They also do a standard size unless you tell them you want something else. \nWe ordered the Western Sundae and goggled it up in the car within five minutes. The custard is thick and creamy and the toppings were good. They did skimp on the hot fudge sauce, but I'm not even mad because everything else was so good. 1
+Super low key area. You'd never know this place was here unless you were actively searching for it yourself. I had the vanilla custard in a cone. So creamy and sweet = exactly what you need in the LV of summer 1
+On the search for the best frozen treat in the Las Vegas Valley my boyfriend and I stopped here because of all the positive reviews and the cool old school vibe. I am glad I thumbed through a couple reviews and learned of the cash only exception. This custard stand is sandwiched between a 7/11 and the olympic gardens in the heart of the Naked City. I am glad we came in the daylight hours if you know what I mean. \n\nThe frozen custard itself was very tasty. I enjoyed the limited selection of flavors of the day, often being indecisive myself. My boyfriend went with a junior sized cup of the malt custard and I had a junior cup of the western with vanilla. I would have love to order an more exciting order but the lady behind the counter didn't give me much of a chance to speak up. Seeming overly excited to close the window blocking out the already 90+ degree temperatures. \n\nOverall fun experience but not as delicious as Lappert's Ice Cream inside the California Hotel and Casino 1
+Four on a good day, three on others.\n\nIt's a really nice custard, where it goes down to a three is day and time of day you show up.\n\nThis last visit, I was first in line when it opened, so, full selection of flavors for the day. And had flavors that were not vanilla or chocolate. The other flavors were very good. \n\nAs others said, if stuck with vanilla, meh. Wrong day and or late in the day, the flavors they have left might not be inspiring.\n\nSo get there early in the day, and don't add extra stuff to it: order a plain cone or cup, and you should be happy. 1
+"I really don't have much of a sweet tooth, but when I have a craving for something sweet and delicious, I gladly make the 40+ mile round trip for LuvIt custard. \n\nPay no attention to the flavor list on the big menu board- just use it as the pricing guide. The daily flavors are posted on the left side of the order window. They have vanilla and chocolate every day along with 2, sometimes 3 daily flavors. The flavors of the day are also listed on their website for weeks and weeks in advance, so you can plan in advance for your favorite daily flavors. They also offer hand packed cartons (pints, quarts...) to go. \n\nAround the holidays they offer their pumpkin custard which is SO fabulous. I will usually order a quart to have on for a yummy holiday treat. Besides the pumpkin, my favorites are butter pecan, mint chip, wild cherry, peanut butter, and rocky road. My husband's \""""go-to\"""" treat is the Western Special. \n\nYeah, it's a bit spendy (@ $3.50 for a massive single scoop in a waffle cone); however, all the custard is made in-house daily with high quality ingredients. You'd spend the same, if not more, for factory-made ice cream from Cold Stone." 1
+So dive. Off the beaten path. Comfortable 1
+Cool bar in a scary location. Great bartender, neat atmosphere, great dive bar. Marked down for sketch walk to/from parking lot. 1
+"I've never had a good pizza delivery experience in Vegas. Boston Pizza changed that. It's Friday night and I stayed in with a friend and a lot of wine. A lot of wine later, and this place is the only one willing to deliver. Also, holy mother of Thor, are they GOOD. Not even just \""""I'm drunk and hungry\"""" level good; I mean, legit good." 1
+Nice location and lots of toppings. Pizza was soggy and greasy. Sucks paying for refills and that they don't do pitchers of drink. 0
+Delivery said 45 minutes came in 1 hr 1/2 . The pizza was disgusting . So much grease , after blotting one slice with a paper towel I went on to use a second , and third ... Soaked completely through . My hands were covered in grease . I can't believe people actually say this is good pizza! Gross! I was starving and couldn't even bring myself to finish a single piece. Will never order from this place again 0
+I used to love this place, but lately the service has gotten pretty bad. The wait time just to order is like 20 minutes. And the place is usually empty so it doesn't make any sense! 0
+Cuban Food is something that must be done right without compromise and this place ranks in my Top 5 Cuban restaurants in the nation. Nestled in an area in between the North & South side of the strip lies some of the best mojitos in town. Arroz con Pollo, Ropa Vieja, & Maduros are some of my classic Cuban favorites and this place has been very consistent for the last 10 years. If you have a taste for some Amazing Cuban food and you are in Las Vegas you must eat at the Florida Cafe. 1
+The service was very slow, it took over 30 min for a steak sandwich and the plantains were a joke. I wouldn't eat there if they gave it to me for free. 0
+World's messiest gift shop! Hahahahaha! Lots of cheap, generic gifts that can be found elsewhere on the Strip. Travel a little further to Fremont Street and you'll find more similar items for much cheaper. Also despite their size, there are no bathrooms for patrons. 0
+Holy cow, this was the fastest smog check I've ever done. It takes longer to fill up my gas than it took to get smogged here, no lie. They have 3 machines so the likelyness if having to wait is slim to none. \n\nI was there for about 4 minutes TOTAL and 2 of them was waiting for the machine to charge my card. The guy was super nice and friendly. They are at a new location which now has bathrooms. Apparently the previous location didn't. \n\nNot only do they give 90 days to rescan for free if needed but if you go on their website you can get a coupon (that you can just show them on your mobile) to bring the price down to $13.99!!! $19.99 regular price isn't bad either though. \n\nANYONE who needs a smog check needs to go here! No questions asked! 1
+"This is the worst place ever!!!!!! The people are ugly. It costs way too much. The place is dirty wouldn't be surprised if you could get an STD by just sitting in one of there nasty seats. The drinks cost way to much and on top of the $30 cover there is a 2 drink minimum. The biggest waste of time in Vegas.\n\nAnd FYI not \""""gay friendly\"""" just if your wondering" 0
+"I'm seeing all these talk threads about where to go for a bachelor's party. Well, don't GO HERE unless you want to get screwed, no pun intended. Voted the Best Strip Club in Las Vegas....uhh doubt it.\n\nThis was my first time and probably will be my last time here. 2 Floors. Sausage fest for the bachelorettes upstairs and what seemed like approximately 88% Southeastern asian chicks downstairs. The other 12% were of the non-white variety. We arrived at about 11pm so you figure this is the \""""creme de la creme\"""" of the talent. \n\nI literally ONLY lasted 20 minutes inside OG. It all started with a camera! It was never meant to be used inside BUT shiznit happens. Security never gave me any warning and said, \""""it's time to say good night\"""". My response was \""""GFY and no your not taking my camera!\""""\n\nWhat sucked was I never got to buy my buddy a dance here, but I got a pretty detailed report about the debauchery (i'll spare you those details) and shadiness after I got the boot from the fellas. Apparently everybody saw the one of the dancers just blatantly grab a fresh bottle of GG from our table and just run off with it. The manager accused my buddy of lying about the incident and the dancer finally fessed up and apologized. But when it was all said and done.....they replaced it with a bottle of Absolut....WTF kinda BS is this?!?\n\nYes the hummer limo ride was free and so was the cover...but it's still \""""slim pickings\"""" at OG. Sure you may get your \""""bang for your buck\"""" BUT I can't ever recommend a bach party with OG in the mix and you'd have to knock me out and drag me in order to go back. Juss stick to the Rhino or Sapphire." 0
+This is a review of the male dance review\nA girlfriend and I went to this club on a Sunday night. The strippers were mostly amatuers and they all danced like girls. We called Palomino and they picked us up from OG and we ended up having a great night!! But you know different strokes for different folks!! I'll pass on OG. 0
+"\""""Free limo and no cover\"""" my ass. Upon arriving at the OG, in the ghetto, by a limo that we were told was \""""completely free\"""", we were informed that it would be $25 per person. Granted this included 2 drinks, but I want to dictate my boozing, not someone else. So I get my drinks, which are completely watered down by the way, and watch some of the girls. Some were pretty, most were not and all but one were pushy. No, I don't want a dance. If I do, I know where to find you and how to ask for one.\n\nFast forward to the stage. I'm there watching the vagina in my face, albeity behind the girls panties, and my buddy is ordering from one of the cocktail waitresses. His gaze is away from the dancer for maybe 30 seconds. I turn and get his attention to check out the dancer, and when he does, she looks at us and says \""""You guys aren't even paying attention to me! Assholes!\"""" and then leaves. I couldn't help but laugh hysterically and go to the bar. I have 4 or 5 Bud Lights @ $10 bucks apiece. Each with a $2 tip Earlier, I had tipped another $10 for my 2 booze drinks as well as another $10 for drinks I bought for my buddies. Altogether, our group probably left this bartender over $100 within an hour and a half. \n\nI feel thirsty. I order a ginger ale. He tells me $10. I tell him I just wanted a ginger ale, nothing in it. \""""Ten dollars\"""". I laugh in his face, take the rest of my money off the bar and gather the guys to leave.\n\nIf you fucks over there are reading this, you screwed up bigtime. The 6 of us were just getting ready to do private dances and were preparing to stay until you kicked us out. Die in a fire, all of you. Except the hot cocktail waitress with the nice tits and personality." 0
+Hands down the best barber shop in Vegas. A man's barber shop. Simple and classy. Tommy gave me a great cut and trimmed the beard. Easy to walk in and get taken care of. I will be a lifetime customer. 1
+great hair cuts tommy did a great job he definitely has a new customer on his hands great ppl old school barbers old school cuts goin back everytime 1
+Walking past it, you would think this was a divey place with terrible food. My friends brought me here and the soup was awesome. I forget the name of it, I think it was Tom Kar Gai. Mmmm, I could go for some right now. 1
+This place is definitely in the shadier side of town. Just on the other side of the parking lot is a motel, which has a wedding chapel and seems like the rooms get rented out by the hour. Also, as a hint to those who have a hard time finding it, the place doesn't seem to have lighted signs, which in stark contrast to all the places around it.\n\nAs for the food, we ordered the Thai Papaya Salad, Pad Thai with Beef, and Red Curry with Chicken (~$29 total) as take-out. I really was expecting mediocre or worse. However, it was better than I expected. Granted it wasn't the best I've ever tasted. But, it you're looking for some reasonably priced Thai food near the Strip, this is a good place to check out. General flavors were there. The papaya salad had good flavor and kick, though a bit on the soggy side, which might have been due to the time between cooking and consumption for take-out. 1
+I was skeptical at first. I really wasn't sure what to expect from the place. I ordered red curry with shrimp spicy and my wife had green curry with shrimp and we shared Hawaiian fried rice. It's been two days since we were there and I'm craving my curry. The price was reasonable and the service was great. Both of our curry had more than enough shrimp and good flavor. The fried rice was excellent and even better the next day. We'll definitely going back. 1
+"I shop everywhere for tires, including Craigslist. I tend to lean towards rim shops since they usually have good condition take-offs from people that up-size their rims. So, I was driving by this place and thought, \""""Hub Cap Annie's, that sounds like a cool place that has a family history in Vegas AND it's a rim shop\"""", double points. Since I love supporting locals I navigated through a wacky intersection and made a couple of U-turns to access it. Well it was worth it because I got a pair of pre-owned tires for just under $100. Michelins, no less. New they would have been at LEAST $130 EACH. These have almost all of their tread. \n It's not the greatest neighborhood as tweakers are wandering around and crackheads are selling giant pixie sticks on the corner and drunks are stumbling up asking what day it is, but it's totally safe, clean and friendly on the inside." 1
+This was my favorite place when I lived in Vegas. Good beef dishes. A consistent kitchen preparing time-honored recipes. Sabado Gigante on the TV renders it somehow m\u00e1s aut\u00e9ntico. 1
+When you use your AMEX credit card, they make you pay the tip by cash so that the owners doesn't have to pay AMEX the fee. Not legal to force a customer to pay the tip in cash and not put it on your credit card.\n\nThe Cuban sandwich was not the traditional sandwich. It was skimpy and the pork was not of a pernil style. When I ordered the plantains, I only got 4 plantains and for the price, it wasn't worth paying for it. 0
+The place is open 24/7, is pretty quick with orders, is priced very competitively. I have yet to find a better place for tortas! 1
+I gave this location such a low rating because the store is usually a mess. Having worked in supermarkets before I've noticed that products you think would be in the same aisle are in a completely irrelevant spot. Their shelves need to be reset in a better manner. 0
+Hands down the worst target I've ever been to. Grew up in this neighborhood and even in high school it was still a nightmare. Unorganized, dirty, never well-stocked and the patrons...YIKES. I know that probably shouldn't factor into my rating but good God, this is the one place I am guaranteed to be run over by a rogue cart of a mother of 8 kids under the age 10 who's letting one of those 8 wield the cart. Unacceptable. 0
+Went here for a smog check. Fast, friendly and smog check special discounted at $15.95. 1
+Click here to see the video\nhttp://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=21mXCyAfq_U 1
+If you don't like these tacos, you're smoking crack. My family from San Diego who are taco snobs had their jaws dropped by the freshness of this food. The only downside to this place is it's location. Kinda shady area but not too bad. 1
+Even though Los Tacos is one of my favorite taco stands in Las Vegas. I went there today at 8:10pm, waited at the drive thru menu for 10min. Thought maybe it was broke. Drove up to the window, 6 employees were standing behind the counter. I honked the horn several times and tried to waive them down. They ignored me like I didn't exist. This wasn't the first time I arrived before 9pm which is the time that's posted that they close and they closed early. They could of at least had the decency to tell me they were closed, don't ignore me when you know I'm there. Now I see why Tacos El Gordos next store remains busy. It's not just the quality of food, it's also the appreciation and respect of your loyal customers! 0
+8 college buddies who graduated in 1982 are getting together in Vegas and time is of the essence so we don't want to be wasting time making our way to a liquor store and shopping for the weekend's beverages. What to do ? Call Mo at XO Liquors. Place your order, Mo will tell you the prices, close the deal, get your order and receipt via email, and Mo delivers your entire order to the front door of the hotel right when you tell him to be there - and the party is on ! Great prices and superb service. Shopping in an actual store when you can do it online before you ever arrive and have it delivered is for amateurs. 1
+I have a contract with National Home Warranty for a year. About 6 months ago my oven was broken, and then I called them to came out to fix it. Until now they haven't done it yet. When I called customer service for the answer, they said it's not their job I have to contact direct to their contractor to have the answer. I don't know what kind of shit job they do. The worst service I have never met. 0
+Avoid this place unless you want your antiquing experience ruined. I don't think the owner has all of her marbles. She showed me some items that weren't priced yet then refused to another item that WAS priced saying it was too low! I won't be back. 0
+Food still good, but the wait was loong. Upon seating, we were told the kitchen was slow today, which I'm glad they told us beforehand. On a Sunday afternoon, this place was more packed than I've ever seen it. Food was gooood. Pad-see-eww was yummy 1
+Delicious! I had the mushroom tom yum, spring rolls, fried sweet potatoes, pineapple fried rice, and pad thai (all from the vegetarian menu). The pad thai was my favorite. The tofu had a nice texture; I believe it was fried. We also ordered it with the soy chicken and that was good too. I ordered the soup WAAAAY too spicy, but it was good. BTW, their cup of soup is HUGE. I was expecting the size to be similar to miso soup (like how it's served at sushi places) but it was much bigger.\n\nI would definitely return to Komol when in Vegas. If you are a vegetarian, it is worth checking out. 1
+"Looks are definitely deceiving here. Doesn't look like much outside, or inside. Very small and cramped. They might think about removing the booths to open up the space. I came on a Monday night, and the place was packed; which says a lot. I was finally seated, but quickly grew annoyed because it seemed the waiter forgot about me while waiting on others that had sat down after me. Nevertheless, I finally ordered some chicken panang. I was in for a feast. The portion was huge, and I can eat a lot in one sitting! Very rich with coconut milk and red curry. I ordered a level 10 spiciness, but it came out as a 2. Obviously \""""white-washed.\"""" The flavor was outstanding however. I think I need to become somewhat of a regular, so they know I'm not messing around when I say, \""""make it spicy!\""""" 1
+I was excited to try this place because of the yelp reviews, although we wanted to go to Lotus of Siam. We regret our decision.\n\nThe herb salad was the best thing we ordered. Fried catfish was tasty, but tad salty. Duck fried rice was good. The beef massaman was SO sweet ... But it's my first time having that dish so I don't know. But the biggest disappointment was the soft shell crab... It was EXtremely salty!! So salty, my tongue was stinging. We had to consume so much rice to offset the heavily salted food. \n\nI don't know if they used MSG, but we were so tired after the meal, 4 of us went back to our hotel room and passed out. (Not going out like our original plan. It was Saturday night)\n\nI would not go back again. 0
+"I swore the last couple times I've been here I said to myself never again. Komol used to be my favorite Thai Restaurant in town at one time. They used to deliver to my work, so I ate their food frequently. The last few times I've been there I have noticed the food isn't as good as it used to be. \n\nWe went there last night, had a reservation, when we arrived the employees were running around like crazy. The place was busy, but not anything crazier than I've seen it before. \n\nWe are seated and wait for awhile for someone to take our orders. She finally comes and we are both famished. Had we known what was about to transpire, we would've ordered our entrees. So we eat our salad, and she comes to take out entree order. We waited ONE HOUR for our food to arrive. I was so hungry I was close to walking out. Then, my entree arrives. Mine only. The waitress leaves the table. Doesn't say a word about my friends dish. I sit patiently staring at my food. We call her over to see what's going on and she says \""""it will be out soon\"""". So I'm sitting there patiently for my friends food to arrive, where I come from it's rude to eat without everyone having their entree. Ten minutes later it arrives. My Pad Kee Mao was less than stellar. I ate the shrimp out of it and left everything else. Needless to say, I won't be going back." 0
+As a vegetarian, I was really excited to try this place out, but unfortunately had a really bad experience.\n\nCame in the other night around 8:30pm, wasn't busy at all, we were sat and waited almost 20 minutes before we were even greeted at the table, after we ordered we waited another 30 minutes for the food to come, our pad Thai was cold, and they forgot our other plate, and when it finally came it was burnt. And that still would've been okay but our server was unapologetic and didn't seem to care.\n\nI work as a server as well and know things can get busy and mistakes can happen and I am sympathetic with that. But the overall service was bad, slow, and the food was disappointing. 0
+Let me preface this review by saying that I'm not related to the owner nor do I have stock in this restaurant.\n\nMy family spent 6 days in Vegas shoveling in buffet after buffet. I was in desperate need of Korean food, and I have pretty low expectations when it comes to Vegas Korean food. Nevertheless, I took my chances with yelp, and we stumbled across this place. \n\nWe ordered jjambong, chicken cutlet, dolsot bibimbab, and some fish dish. The banchans came out first, and it was very impressive. The main dishes came out, and each dish was spot on. I'm not going to dissect each dish, but each dish could have been it's own restaurant.\n\nIf you saw what I looked like, you would trust my food review. \n\nThis is the first legitimate Korean restaurant we have eaten at. This restaurant could definitely keep up with the popular restaurants in k-town. \n\nIf you come here and complain that the service was bad or the walls didn't meet your artistic needs...come on. Asian people aren't known for their service, so let's get over that aspect.\n\nIf you are craving something spicy and tired of the omelette and meat stations, give this place a try. 1
+I love Marie Callender's and this one didn't disappoint me. The service was very quick and super friendly. The food is great and the portions are good. Eating here is always a good value and here it was a good experience. 1
+My mainstay of food has changed drastically within the last month or two my food intake has relied mainly on take out of my favorites and fast food. If I do review fast food it is not the food I am reviewing because there is a standard of quality that must be maintained or the standard of the fast food chain will be compromised however that changes within the management of each chain. \n\nWhew with that said, The quality of every meal I get here is excellent as far as fast food goes. However the quality of customer service goes above and beyond. They are super nice in the speaker always polite and the order is also correct as well as the side/sauces! I am always happy and happy to be happy in the speaker and at the window to the employees because they are so nice!\n\nI will continue to eat here because I have never had a problem and the employees are so extremely NICE whats up?! Thank you... 1
+Horrible and dishonest jewelry store!! Went in with my fianc\u00e9 to get a quote on a custom engagement ring setting (we already had the center stone) and we dealt with Barry. He was very friendly and got us a quote based on pictures of a setting I loved, it was 3500$. So a week later I emailed him to say that I was ready to move forward and we had bought some of the side diamonds to add into the setting and I wanted an updated quote. Barry emailed me a quote of MORE than DOUBLE the original price!! With less diamonds they would need to provide how does this make sense? Total scammers and dishonest! Oh and I did have quotes done by other custom jewelers and they were all between 3 and 4 thousand... BEWARE!!!! 0
+"The photos your \""""photographer\"""" took at my brother's ceremony were absolute garbage. Your \""""photographer\"""" should go back to school and relearn the ART of photography and a little basic info on photoshop because i took better pictures on my canon rebel.. Sad. My mom paid $100 for a group photo and your \""""photographer\"""" was so terribly RUDE and made us feel we were inconvenicing him... When that was your purpose... You were providing a service and working for the couple who was getting married. Your \""""photographer\"""" did not even take a picture of the couple and their best man/maid of honor... Very little to absolute NO editing was done on these photos and my brother and new sister-in-law are very dissapointed about these photos and that's a darn shame because this should be one of the funnest parts of getting married, seeing the after photos. Our family lives far apart and are not together often... The most important photo we wanted to get was a decent family shot and you did a pathetic job, a D- effort. You made NO effort with trying to get the kids to smile... I do a better job in my sleep and am just a SAHM with a standard DSLR. Reverend was great but everything else was little to be desired... the rule about no photos inside of the rings or boquet was obserd... tip of advice: place the rings on a decorative surface,a delicate fabric or on the boquet and use a zoom lens... a countertop is tacky... Wouldnt recommend to a friend EVER which makes me sad because this place has such a good rep and we really really really expected so much more." 0
+My mother recently got married here & the wedding itself was super cute but lets get to the point of the two stars.....\n\nTHE PHOTOGRAPHY IS HORRIBLE.\nThey do not allow any of your guests attending to take pictures during the wedding so they can screw you over pretty much. The pictures they took were SO FAR AWAY the people in them look so tiny. Tons of the pictures had very high contrast too which made my mother look like a ghost OR they were so dark you can barley see some of the guests in group pictures! After complaining they said it'd be $70 an hour for someone to go through and crop them AFTER already purchasing prints. (Keep in mind we don't live in Nevada) After multiple more calls & complaints to the manager they finally agreed to take her pictures back and replace them with closer up photos for no charge BUT the woman helping, my mother described, as very rude and snotty about helping her. Not a great experience. 0
+bad company, sometimes good but mostly bad. have ask for pickup of some palm fronds from a tree trimming and they promised twice to pick up after the original trash day service missed them. they are still in the driveway. 0
+Seriousley, I do not understand how they get 4 to 5 star review from customer. This restaurant is not even own by Japanese owner. I am Japanese and tast of fish was ok. I visited this place because of a good rating, but I guess I was spoiled grow up in Japan and live in CA for many years. I do not recommended to eat sushi or even some Japanese food at this place. 0
+Great spot....sssssh...don't tell anyone 1
+I love that Japan is a world of nonsense and absurdity. I fully embrace things like a restaurant only playing ABBA. And if that is what you are looking for, then Tokyo Japanese Restaurant completely delivers on that front. The sushi and other dishes are all solid, but nothing really blew me away. And for that reason, if it was not for the great and friendly service (and the ABBA), I would give this joint three stars. The service was so spot-on, with all of the staff willing to help out on anything you may need. We went with the all-you-can-eat menu, which has a great variety of apps, dishes, and sushi. At $27 a person, it is a fairly decent deal, and let's you order at will. Insider Tip: If you are the height of a normal American male, watch your head on the hanging lanterns. 1
+"What a horrible business with atrocious customer service! I learned of Tiger Lilly at the Las Vegas Bridal Spectacular in August of 2014. The representatives seemed very pleasant and accommodating. Don't they all at the beginning? We scheduled a time for a phone consultation the Wednesday after the show. They never called. A month goes by, and I finally e-mail them to find out what happened. Marina Bradstreet responds, apologizes, and indicates she will give me a quote for my wedding. I provide her *exactly* what I'm looking for - down to the specific design and number of bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc. Two week go by, and I don't hear from her. I e-mail her again asking when to expect the quote as I have other vendors who are waiting on me to make a decision. She replies that it is \""""impossible\"""" to give me the quote because they are in the process of moving offices and she's \""""too busy\"""" with the current wedding season. Impossible? Really? The other florists I contacted had me a quote the same day. You mean to tell me this business doesn't have time to take 5 minutes out of their day to generate a quote? Unbelievable. Needless to say, they lost out on my wedding, and I would recommend others stay faraway. You can find quality florists elsewhere in Las Vegas without the abhorrent customer service. Don't waste your time with Tiger Lilly.\n\nP.S I'm willing to forward the e-mails I got from Marina to whoever wants them so you can see how horrid the customer service really is. Just shoot me a message and I'll be glad to send them your way." 0
+Congratulations to the Democratic party for being so divided that they can't even agree on a candidate to be considered for the general election. Nice job fellas. You're pushing a candidate who didn't even get a clear majority of YOUR party's votes lol. What's one half of one half? A quarter of the whole? Why don't you just give McCain the keys to the White House already. 0
+"The worst customer service ever. I brought my daughter here to find a dress for a sweet 16 Party. We found a gorgeous dress but unfortunately both ladies ignored . The Lady on the sales floor watched us but never attended to us while the other Lady stayed in the back. Beautiful dresses , however when spending money I'd prefer customer service to be attached to the \""""SERVICE\"""". \nNO STARS !" 0
+I am not a person who likes to go to Filipino restaurants to eat (because my mom is the best Filipina cook ever) but I enjoyed the food and the experience here. The server/cashier was very friendly and very helpful, he had a smile on his face for every customer. He even told a couple of jokes and pointed to me where the the nearest Goldilock's was. \n\nThe food was good, it was a lot better than a lot of other Filipino restaurants I've tried. I ordered the pork adobo, pancit palabok, and bbq pork to go. All of it was good, I especially liked the bbq pork that I would order again. They also serve you the food a la carte style so the best time to come is early when everything is still fresh. The portions are huge too, I had a good amount of leftovers. \n\nIf I am ever back in Vegas I am sure I will visit them again. They are very welcoming and they make you feel very comfortable. 1
+they have gone down hill...theyre not as good as they once were. 0
+I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars because they are still around. 10 years ago this was one of the only restaurant to eat Filipino food and 10 years later, the food is still up to part and the service is great. \n\nVery consistent with the food taste. 1
+Food is adequate to satisfy the appetite. Served cafeteria-style. I had the pancit and lechon. My mother makes way better pancit, and the lechon was either dry or had to much fat on it. Food is mediocre at best. 0
+Auto Unlimited is the worst car dealership I have ever had to deal with. They break the law and the owner is a terrible person. I bought a car that pulled to the right, during the purchase I told the salesman that I would not buy the car if it pulls to the right. So he assured me that they would take care of it. After they looked over the car twice the problem was not fixed and the owner said tough shit I am not helping you. The car also has a DTC for a sensor that came on 2 days after I bought the car. I checked and they cleared the code right before I bought the car. THAT IS AGAINST THE LAW!! Never ever go to this dealership, They lie just to get you to buy a car. 0
+"Until I visited Valley, I was actually in a nursing program at NSC. My experience here singlehandedly changed all that and made me realize I didn't want to be a nurse. \n\nIn the ICU, the nurses are overworked, stressed, and hostile. During a brief volunteer stint, I witnessed firsthand multiple mix-ups with records, nurses being given WAAAAY more patients than is safe to handle at one time, and nasty attitudes in regard to patient requests. I don't want to go into too much detail, but suffice it to say that what I saw upset me enough that I immediately switched career paths entirely. The nurses were MISERABLE. As a former teacher who was pretty miserable myself in that profession, I couldn't IMAGINE going into a field where I would be equally miserable. That's the impression this place gave - that it's an awful place to work or be laid up. It was so bad, in fact, that I contacted hospital administration about some of the awful things I witnessed. I don't know if it ever came to anything, but I sure hope it did for the sake of the patients.\n\nDuring training to work or volunteer in the Valley Healthcare System, they constantly refer to patients as \""""consumers\"""" - oh yes, we need to make the \""""CONSUMERS\"""" happy. This dehumanizing attitude prevailed throughout my experiences in this hospital. Patients weren't treated as valuable human beings. Instead, they were treated like these sick, annoying cash cows for the hospital. How awful.\n\nIf you have a choice (and I know sometimes you don't), I'd advise you to choose a different hospital for yourself or your loved ones. If you're going to be viewed as a consumer - if that's REALLY all you are - then you might as well be an educated one." 0
+I have heard about Broadway Pizzeria for years know from new yorkers. I was in the area so we decided to get a pizza to go. We got a cheese pizza and it was great!!! The place was packed and it was only about 4pm. The staff was very friendly. As i recently became vegetarian and trying to become a vegan i will return about one more time as i am not going to eat dairy anymore. I sure wish i started to go there years ago, as everything looked great. My three year old who is not a big eater ate two giant slices. What more can you say considering most pizza she eats she will only take a couple of bites. I am originally from the philly-new york area and it does rank up to the good pizza places back there. 1
+Another visit. The pizza is adequate but is still blander than I like. I had an especially surly waitress. 0
+Want a TRUE NY style pizza? Come here... best thing in town. Love this place and the people. Great service, affordable food and their ranch dressing is the best thing ever. I wish we lived closer but they deliver pretty much anywhere in town. \n\nLove you Broadway!!!! 1
+we ordered food from my job yesterday and the food was so good .it was very stressed and delivered in about 20 to 25 minutes I was very impressed .the only thing I would do differently is next time I'll get the hot habanero sauce I need a little more spice .thank you from the staff at valley hospital . 1
+Anyone who is looking to volunteer in Las Vegas, start here. The staff is very friendly. I just had my first experience at their dinner service. It is very organized, clean, and those who are in need are very gracious and friendly as well. Will definitely continue to volunteer here, they do great work and have established meaningful relationships with those in need. 1
+Parking in the mall is horrible. We went into the parking structure and was caught in a line of cars that wouldn't move. After 15 minutes in a traffic jam without parking, we decided to leave. And we couldn't get out. Half an hour later after entering the traffic nightmare, we are still unable to exit the parking lot. The folks they hired to direct traffic are not able to manage the traffic and pedestrians. My suggestion is to NEVER come to this mall unless you can afford to spend 45 mins or more stuck in the parking traffic. 0
+"You evil, awful Monopoly, cash-grubby company.\n\nCurrently have the \""""bundle\"""" offered by Cox. Phone, Internet, and Cable. First off, why doesn't Cox offer a decent combo of Internet and Cable these days? NO ONE has a land-line anymore! Get with it Cox, the land line phone is DEAD.\n\nInternet is mediocre. And when I'm paying this much for Internet, it better not be mediocre. Every morning about the same time my Internet mysteriously disappears. It also happens once or twice a day - just no Internet. I've called Cox and they've had me restart my router, restart my computer, etc - but no help. They have told me before that perhaps the problem is MY router, hm, no Cox... maybe the problem is YOU.\n\nMAIN REASON I AM WRITING THIS REVIEW:\n\nA few weekends ago I was having a party. This party was to celebrate the UNR vs UNLV game which was being broadcast on one of the public Cox Cable Channels. The newspaper had stated for about a week that the game would be broadcast on that channel. So, I have a ton of people at my house and we are having a good time and it's time for the game.... um, what is this? This is not the game, where is the game? I look to make sure the time is right, I switch channels, I switch it back, I look in the paper.... yes, no? WHERE IS THE GAME?! At this point I have 15 people and no football game. I call Cox:\n\n\""""Excuse me, why isn't the UNR vs UNLV game being broadcast?\""""\n\n\""""Oh, we're sorry, we're having technical difficulties trying to get the game up. It will be up shortly.\""""\n\n\""""Oh okay, thank you.\"""" *hang up*\n\nSuddenly - GAME APPEARS! Except..... there's no sound and it looks like it's being shot with a freaking 8mm camera!\n\nI AM ENRAGED. I call Cox again, while at the same time my friends have turned on the radio (where the game is being broadcast) so we can watch the TV/listen to the game.\n\n\""""Yes, hello... I just called about the UNR vs UNLV game? Well, I have picture, but there's no sound.\""""\n\n\""""Oh yes, we're sorry, but we're only getting visual right now. We're working on it.\""""\n\n\""""Oh, do you have an idea of when it will be up? Because we're listening to the radio and watching the TV.\""""\n\n\""""Well, we really don't know... (silence for some reason). However, ma'am if you would like you can switch over to ESPN3 where the game is being broadcast right now.\""""\n\n\""""Umm, I don't have ESPN3 on my package. I thought you guys were broadcasting this game? It's an important game. The papers said you would be broadcasting it! How can it not be running right?!\""""\n\n\""""Ma'am, I'm sorry, but like I said, if you'd like we can bill you for $25 to watch the game on ESPN3....\""""\n\n\""""EXCUSE ME? CAN YOU REPEAT THAT? YOU WANT ME TO PAY $25 TO WATCH A FOOTBALL GAME.... IN MY HOUSE? THAT YOU SAID YOU WOULD BE BROADCASTING?!\""""\n\n\""""(stupid customer service agent apologizing and doing NOTHING)\""""\n\nSo I hung up and we watched the game until HALFTIME when miraculously (amazing how it happened), all of the sudden when the commercials came back AFTER HALFTIME the game was back on and completely different!\n\n#1 - Sound\n#2 - No more 8mm, grainy looking shit-show\n#3 - ESPN3 logo in the bottom right corner.... hmmm?\n\nYes, those bastards tried to swindle people into buying that game because they KNEW people wanted to watch it. So they held out on doing what they said they would do until halftime, which is broadcast a football game. They're awful, evil people and I hate them." 0
+I thought Comcast was bad!\n\nCox is by far the worst cable provider in the USA! \n\nFirst, their basic service pricing is outrageous. \n\nSecond, their phone service is horrible and every little add on is extra. \n\nThird, customer service is worst than the Indian call centers.\n\nFourth, and this is a huge issues: the Internet service is SLOW! I used to pay $40/month for 100mb/s up and down. Cox charges $50 a month for 1/10th that amount on download and 1mb/s upload. To get more it's $300 a month! What a fucking rip!!!!\n\nThese idiots actually think people are stupid!\n\nWhatever you do-find another provider for the above services. PLEASE!\n\nI hope these jerks go out of business and a reputable company takes its place!!!!!! 0
+Monopoly. Yeah, I went there. Really, if you want high speed internet do you have an alternative? No. Cox knows this and charges appropriately. The service is for the most part reliable but as luck has it when it goes down it seems to do so at the worst times. \n\nI really wish there was an alternative to paying out the nose for cable and internet services. We mainly watch 2-3 channels and that seems to be Nick Jr. and the Disney Channel for my 2 year old, the phone line is mainly used by people looking for the previous person who had our number, and $70 a month for the internet portion that's fast but not fast enough just leaves us going Ugh! every month when we pay the bill. \n\nIf you call in you can get good service, but we've also had clueless technicians come out and mangle our wiring, and they called in and added things that mucked up our bill. It's like sometimes the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing over there, and the consumer is the one who ends up having to fix their mess. \n\n2 Stars: One for Internet speed, One for customer service reps who are nice. 0
+This is just for the whole management of Cox Services in Las Vegas.\n\nCox is just like any oil company that pops in your head. Their monopolistic practices have made them the only acceptable cable/internet/phone provider in Clark County and they intend to do anything to bar out intruding services to compete with their digusting enlisted prices. I come from Los Angeles, where we get the same services that Cox provides for about half off. But the price is what makes the difference and Cox loves to suck the life out of you if they have to.\n\nBecause I spend a great deal of time online for multiple purposes, I need fast internet. To get that kind of service, I am forced to pay $50-55. JUST for internet. In Los Angeles, you can get both cable AND internet for that price. Cox understands that they are the lone cable provider so they take advantage of this town.\n\nSad thing is, you really can't say no here unless you get Dish or Direct TV. If you do get those services, you must sign for a long term commitment which in truth, is technically cheaper in the long run.\n\nCox will never have lenience on your finances but it's not like you really have a choice. Even the customer representatives are hesitant when they say the prices over the phone because it makes even them throw up. I'm hoping that other services start making their way and once they do, Cox can go fuck themselves. 0
+"I had Cox TV, Internet and landline phone installed into my home in September 2013. By November I noticed that my Internet's service speed had degraded to 5 MB per second download instead of the 25 MB per second I was paying for. I called Cox and had a service tech come to my home. The service tech examined the situation and told me the Cox service tech who had earlier installed the equipment did not use the proper cable couplers and that was the cause of the problem. I watched the tech install new cable couplers in the Smart box and reboot the system. The fix worked and my internet speed increased significantly. \n\nI got my Cox bill today and I noticed a $39.99 service charge. I called Cox and spoke to a customer service rep who told me the service ticket read \""""Installer #5145 reset modem and internet works fine\"""". I shared with the customer service rep what really happened, and protested that why should I have to pay for a mistake made by an earlier Cox installer. The customer service rep transferred me to supervisor #T16512, who told me that there is nothing she could do because the work order write up indicated the charge was valid. \n\nTotal time on phone was 44 minutes 99% of which was being placed on hold. \n\nI will be switching from Cox this week. \n\nBottom line is they are a bunch of crooks!" 0
+I am extremely disappointed in the Cox services. We have their internet service (wireless), and it is very poor quality. The internet is slow (no matter what device we use and no matter what room of the house), and occasionally it will stop working for a few minutes and then randomly come back on. After about 8 months of this service, we got a notice from Cox that they were increasing our monthly bill (for the same crappy service). We just switched to Century Link, and it is SO much better. And cheaper! The only way to get better Cox service is to pay even MORE and upgrade to a higher-speed package... unacceptable. We've had bad experiences with Cox when we lived in Georgia as well, so we will never be signing up for Cox services again. 0
+"I pay about $126/month for high speed internet, contour 6 HD cable with HBO, and a phone line that I don't use (only bc it would've been the same price if I got everything a la cart. When I ordered the service I definite spoke to a really good hustler.\n\nPros- Internet is amazingly quick. Contour is a great feature but $$$.\n\nCons- I am trying to watch my DVR'ed shows and getting this \""""Technical Difficulty\"""" message. I would rather not have to call to reset my box. This happens fairly often. Also, sometimes my TV shows get cut off at the end so I've gotten in the habit of extending the recording 5 mins past just to be sure. There have been times also where my shows just did not properly record. Searching for TV shows is a nuisance (having to type each show title) and going through window after window in order to set multiple show recordings or delete the show from the list. \n\nWhen I lived in San Diego I much preferred AT&T but unfortunately they do not service Las Vegas. The features they had of being able to reset your box via your computer, record options at 2 presses of a button, and just have a system that is more user friendly was just more convenient and less annoying. It was also much much more inexpensive." 0
+"Seriously has to be the WORSE cable company in the nation. I have family all over the country and cox communications is horrid. The service is spotty and the connection is never stable. I don't know why anyone would want to voluntarily keep this company as a provider. They charge 20 dollars over the next provider (century link) and I changed to century link and the service is FLAWLESS!!! NOT ONE DROPPED CONNECTION!! been with them 3 months now. In three months I lost connection with cox communications over 2 dozen times. I'm tired of *buying new equipment to meet the high speed standard every 3 months* or buying \""""faulty equipment\"""" according to my old cox rep. You know what u guys are criminals trying to make a killing, offering substandard service and unreliable customer relations. You are overcharging everyone and you are careless to your customers. I hope you go bankrupt!!!" 0
+I had originally intended to submit an eloquent review of the horrifying service provided by Cox - but clearly it's not worth spending the time. Mine would just be another in a long line of one-star reviews. Suffice it to say that I am no longer - and will never again be - a Cox customer. I hope all those who have a choice will take the time to read the reviews here, take them to heart, and find another provider. Cox should be ashamed of both their unethical business practices and their horrifyingly bad service. 0
+Cox cable and Internet services may not be the best choice when you have options. \n\nThe company is large and they like to use that size to bully more than for improvement of service and services. \n\nI have been a loyal customer for many, many years and year after year my bills change without cause, they like to play up sell games, and even force you to take services you do not need, all in the name of savings. Don't be fooled as the savings are always temporary and in the end you always pay.\n\nThis company could be great, increase customer count and be the leader, but they choose to prey on unsuspecting customers, be overbearing in forcing staff to oversell and leave customers disheartened, and worse play the pricing games.\n\nThe people are good, the process is broken and inconsistent and the product is in demand. A simple fix could turn this company's rating the right direction, but only time will tell as technologies change who the winners and losers will ultimately be. 0
+Cox Cable is a joke. Ridiculous prices for crappy service. Yesterday the cable was out & today the internet is down. I pay my bill on time every month & I expect continuous service. But that is not the case. I lose service on a weekly basis be it cable or internet. When I call they offer to credit my account $7.00. Get out of here!!! Seriously??!! After 8 years maybe they could treat me a little better! I wont mention the fact that their equipment is crap. I have had to replace my DVR like 6 times in a year because all of a sudden I live to close to the cable box. I have lived in the same apartment for 5 years & this only started happening in the last year. But that is the excuse they gave me. All I can say is wow. \nThey dont deserve a star. But I had to give them one to post.\nCox sucks cox. 0
+Cox Communications is a dishonest, arrogant, self serving, expensive company that I tell everyone to avoid. They're advertisements are pure lies as to what you get when purchasing a service. They're price discounts last for only a short period of time and then you get hit with the full price which they hide and don't disclose. They make you buy bundles of crap TV channels in order to get the few channels you want. They have recently improved their broadband internet speeds, because Centurylink is bringing in fiber 1 gig, but before that, you couldn't get anywhere near the advertised speed. The only reason they're still in business is because they bribe the local elected officials with massive campaign contributions to keep competition out, and advertise intensely, especially that they gave a pittance to a local charity. They block access to sites they don't want you to go to because they're not their business cronies, and they give preferential speed to their cronies, and lie about it to cover it up. Corrupt doesn't even begin to describe it. 0
+"The \""""hot\"""" sandwich came out just warm(as a result of it being left out after it was toasted) and I feel I got shafted on the portions. There are definitely better options than this." 0
+Dr. Nelson is a wonderful woman and doctor! She was the first out of 4 drs who I felt truly comfortable with the care of my 5 yr old child. She did an amazing job on his surgery and if you're looking for a dr who shows respect and true ability to make your entire process as easy as possible, she's the one to go to! She went to the extent of giving us her home phone number in case we needed to reach her post surgery for any questions or concerns. Truly gifted! 1
+I was super excited to check out their HUGE store. Once we started looking around, there were two distinct things I noted. 1. The quality of furniture is NOT very good when considering the pricing. 2. The sales people seemed fairly pleasant when approaching us, but I overheard several conversations between them and they were incredibly unprofessional and down right rude to each other. Geesh, competition!!! \n\nOther than that, I have no desire to go back. I'll stick with R.C. Willey. 0
+"OK...So I originally gave this place 5 stars which says there is no place to go, but Walker furniture. I still think the experience of buying furniture was great there. For the most part, I love my furniture. I did research the quality of the sofa and loveseat that we bought and I still believe that was the right purchase for us. On the other hand...the recliner chair that we bought has been a problem. I didn't sit in it until after it was a month old...crazy me... When I did sit in it and reclined, the frame broke. OMG! First time sitting in it (a pricey chair) and it broke. I called Walker and they scheduled someone to come out more than one week later. I got over that. I had to stay home from work for someone to come over. What I can't get over is that they sent a person out to \""""check out the situation\"""" He came in, looked at the chair, said, yes you have a broken frame and I'll have to call it in. They will schedule someone to come out and pick up the chair to take it back in for repair. So you ask...What am I upset about? So, so many things...#1 The person that comes to \""""check out the situation\"""" should be prepared to take the furniture with them at that time. #2. I don't want a repaired chair which the frame was broken. #3. Now I\""""m going to have to take off work for someone to pick up the chair and take off work for them to return it. As I'm thinking about it and getting angry all over again, I'm going to be forced to give them 1 star instead of the three that I was going to give. (keep in mind that I originally gave them 5 stars)...They don't give you an option to say morning, afternoon or evening. They just give you a 2 hour window of when they will be there. I'm sure most of the people that shop there are working class citizens. Do they think people can take a total of four days off of work (original delivery + 3 days for repair) for something that was not the customer's fault. Well, I take that back...It was my fault. If I hadn't sat in the darn chair, it would not have broken...So, to make a long story short...Walker furniture will not be getting my NEW business EVER again. Actually, they owe me my vacation days that I have to use for buying a piece of \""""suspect\"""" furniture." 0
+"I went in to Walkers and spent close to $2800.00 on a bedroom set and a dinning room set and some mattresses on 7/26/14. At the time I purchased the items a number of thing were not divulged to me. The fact that the bedroom set I had purchased was not in stock and I was told it would be delivered the next week, but it is 8/1/14 and no bedroom set for maybe a couple weeks????? The dining room set I purchased arrived with some wear on it, I called to have it replaced and when they came to pick up the old set the new set also had \""""distressed\"""" markings on it. I was never told that the table was \""""distressed\"""" when I paid full price for a brand new table and chairs. Someone needs to let the consumer know at the time of purchase when an item will be delivered and if it is being sold \""""as it\"""" or \""""distressed\"""". Nothing was ever said to me about this or is there any notation on my paperwork." 0
+Over 6 calls to Walker last night. Disconnected each time. Either intentionally or mechanical doesn't matter. When calling back receptions should have stayed on line if Walker really wants to correct this and got a person on phone with me. Continued stalls tactics by the dishonest Walker company.. 0
+My boyfriend and I are looking for a nice tie and dress shirt. He was torn between the other ties from the other shop so we took our time to discuss and weigh things. Staff named carol was Very unprofessional. Very rude.She was complaining that she was tired and they have a long day and telling us if you don't buy the tie let me have it.No wonder they have no customers inside the shop. I will never never recommend this shop to anybody. Very bad customer service. And very sad because this is how they treat they're customers especially people from out of town. 0
+For a Chinese restaurant, this is one of the worst fried rice I have ever had. it was dry and flavorless. Everything didn't have any taste. 0
+This place is overstaffed, and in fact right when you walk in there is no warm welcome to the store. Everyone who works there is busy. Sadly my experience here was dissapointing because they didn't have what I was looking for. \n\nThe store seems to be under construction. There was a bum in the music section just playing his little heart out on the piano, all intoxicated. (felt uncomfy)\n\nThere is no variety of product. Service is poor. 0
+Maybe it depends on the time you go....but I was not impressed by the catfish AT ALL! I went on a weekday around 4pm. The catfish was dried out and frail! The flavor was O-K but not everything these other reviews are claiming. Again it could be I was just there at the wrong time......although I feel a good quality place should have good quality food 24-7?! I also had the mac and cheese which was just an epic fail altogether and extremely bland potato salad. The cornbread muffin was burnt and dry. I live in Providence area and I'm so disappointed I wasted my time and gas! And lastly the customer service?!......I can't even give them credit there. The girl behind the food counter is very unpleasant and unwelcoming.....it's like your bothering her! The girl at checkout was getting her Jack in the Box on instead of focusing on her job?! I was just happy to get my red pop soda and get out of that place! 0
+I'm giving 4 outta 5 stars. Catfish is the bomb-diggity. Flavorful and non-greasy, fried goodness.\nThey need to work on their customer service and efficiency, big time.\nI called to place a large catfish order to be picked up in a couple hours. Their business phone must've rung 20 times before someone picked up and hurriedly put me through to an order taker. When I showed up on a Friday night to pick up the order, the line inside the store was long, and the service slow and unorganized. 30 minutes later, I walked out with a huge tray of their awesome catfish. I believe somebody dropped the ball and didn't have my order ready.\nThe business reminds me of a Mom and Pop corner grocery, with a meat/butcher department and a take-out counter. Also some tables for those wanting to eat inside. Just don't be put off by some of the riff-raff outside the establishment, and be prepared to wait for your catfish, chicken, wings, and sides.\nIt's worth it. 1
+Food was ok. I didn't care about the ambience. 0
+The whole staff is awesome about always accommodating me and my girls' needs. The Dr. takes his time to explain what he thinks and what he would do if it were his own doggie. My girls love being boarded there. Thank You Ark for always going above and beyond what is expected! I really recommend this place! 1
+I still can't get over how I paid $2.99 for a coffee and 3 doughnuts! What a deal. I was debating whether or not to go to Krispy Kreme or Winchells but decided on the latter since it wasn't a chain and I could get Krispy Kreme elsewhere... .\n\nWinchell's shares space with Subway which was a little random but I didn't have any problem with it because the woman helping me and what I assume to be the owner were both very nice and sweet. I hadn't eaten doughnuts in a little over a year so I decided to go with a boston creme (one of my favorites) and got a chocolate glazed chocolate doughnut for my sister and a glazed for my friend.... \n\nThey were by no means the best doughnuts I had eaten before, a little doughier than I had expected but it definitely hit the spot. They hadn't skimped on the cream and it oozed out of the doughnut with every bite and I was more than satisfied with my choice. I didn't try the other doughnuts but all my sister said was that it was okay as she scarfed it down. \n\nWould I come back again? Sure, why not. I will probably be back for EDC 2013 next summer so till we meet again Winchells. Keep up the friendly service! \n\nYELP 365: 159/365 1
+"Overall I rate Starbucks very highly so for me to write a below 5 or 4 star review there must be a problem. I spend lots of money for coffee as this is my only \""""bad habit\"""" as I like to say. I know my coffee and I know my americanos.\nFirst, I ordered my standard grande americano. I lifted the lid and it looked like drip coffee. Americanos if done right need to have to what appears like a thin layer of coffee froth called crema. Its not only about the looks the crema shows that it was brewed right and the full flavor is in the cup. I indicated very politely to the barista that it wasn't done right and it needed crema and that I wanted another made. She had no clue what crema was and asked another barista/employee. This time while she was not very rude but rude enough she said that\"""" if I make another one it will come out just like that\""""! I asked her if she knew what crema was and she looked at me as if I was some kind of a demanding crazy man. She got back and got somebody else because supposedly I had created a BIG problem. Now I am feeling uncomfortable. I asked for my money back since I see an unwillingness to make another one. The now even newer person perhaps a young on duty manager said that I was yelling while I was not. I might have spoken louder than normal but it was warranted and I was by no means yelling. I told her I am not yelling and she said yes you are! She is now making everything worse! At this point I had it.\nIt seems that the cocky attitude that some people in the medical field have like doctors carry over to these employees of since this Starbucks is located near UMC! WOW!\nI frequent Starbucks hundreds of time a year and like I said I know my americanos. The one near my home ALWAYS makes them right! \nI called Starbucks 800# to complain and their store will hear it from their district manager.\nI even called back the store itself to let them know whom I had just called. Granted the person that picked up the phone which might have been the manager was very apologetic and knowledgeable of crema but he didn't seem knowing what they do wrong while brewing these drinks either. No issue with him. \nThey need to figure out how to make americanos right and be more accomondating to their costumers and not making one feel bad if all their asking is for a better drink!" 0
+Updated: they simply can't get their Americanos done right even with complaints and no I am not picky. . After a few visits with no better results they get a one star review at best 0
+Horrible horrible waiting time! The appointment was at 9:00. I waited for one hour and 20 minutes in the waiting area, which was a madhouse. I had to be taken into multiple rooms, 3 different waiting areas and I was there for almost 4 hours. The eye doctor was decent enough but the office is clearly overbooked. There were many unhappy patients complaining about the time wasted waiting. 0
+Horrible!! Waited 2.5 hrs and with an appointment. They forgot about us, I had to go remind them we were sitting there. Staff is rude and have an attitude when they talk. I will never go there again and won't recommend it to anyone. 0
+I've been buying furniture from Colleen for 15 years. As she grows, her selection gets better and her prices are still low. 1
+I love my daughter's coaches. Especially when they let me know she isn't doing what she's suppose to do. My daughter has been doing gymnastics since 2 and this is my favorite spot so far. 1
+This place deserves no stars.. This is one of the worst places to get your nails done or any service. Its very dirty,the workers are rude, they talk crap on front of you. I know a few words and slangs and I told the lady I understand what your saying... 0
+So, I pretty much go here every time I'm in Vegas with my incredibly large family, and this is because it's probably one of the cheapest buffets around.\n\nPrices vary depending on age and height (or something like that). Unfortunately, I didn't pay much attention to the prices because I didn't have to pay. Har har.\n\nLet's see here ... the food is pretty good I guess. Nothing extraordinary and nothing that disgusts me. I'm a vegetarian so there weren't many options for me. I ate the Chow Mein, Saunteed Mushrooms, Fried String Beans with Garlic. Furthermore, a couple of chocolate strawberries, fruit, and pastries. All of those were okay. It didn't blow me away ... at all.\n\nThe place looks rather nice outside; I wouldn't say the same for the inside. It doesn't look too clean. Actually, I can put up with the look, but it's not exactly attractive.\n\nSo to sum things up; it's average. Call it a plain jane place if you want. 0
+Payed when entering and was seated very quickly. They asked us what we wanted to drink and we were off to get food.\n\nStill has the best asian food around the Vegas area. Good prices compared to the buffets at the casinos and the food is really fresh and flavorful. They have a lot of vegetable options, seafood options and meat options. They have a wide range of sushi options and even serve sashimi. The fish is very fresh. Mongolian bbq prepared in front of you, and you get to choose what you want in it. They even have short ribs, which is a first ive ever seen for Mongolian bbq. \n\nI noticed as i was leaving however, that they seated the Asians away from the Non-Asians. haha that was funny. 1
+I like this place. It is quite authentic and I know authentic, trust me.\n\nOkay, they have some of the funky things fo the Western palate, but they have geat Clams, steamed fish, ox tail soup, and fried frog legs. You gotta be geat to have this stuff, and this place is one of my favorites to go to when I can't make it downtown.\n\nLots of Asians dine here, which means it is good. 1
+I did not like eating here! Food was below-average quality. Sushi had no flavor - the only thing you can taste is the mayo sauce they squeeze all over ALL of the rolls. The Mongolian BBQ has no flavor (there's no sauces for you to choose like at a real MBBQ joint), lots of fried food (cheap), what fresh fish they did have (shrimp) I just didn't trust. Service makes you feel like you're an imposition. Signs all over the walls about the ramifications if you waste food. Jeeze. Never going here again. A friend talked me into going... next time I PICK THE RESTAURANT. 0
+One star minus one star = zero stars!! Please let me help you if you are thinking about eating here: DONT! I am an avid connesieur of buffets and this place is a hot mess!! I was put off immediately by the uncleanliness but we proceeded, watered down crab, amnesia salad made with mayonnaise, mushy food all around...don't eat here ever, waste of money! They have a sign that says they wool 0
+Crappy customer service stay away!!!!\nThese people are d o rude and try in any way to make an extra buck! You can barely understand what they are saying and are fast to shut you up! The waiter rushes you! Food is okay but the staff really make this place suck! 0
+Fired my pet from services but did it in a unprofessional and confrontational way that hurt my feelings. 0
+I wish I could give a zero star rating. Last night I brought my daughter to Barnes & Nobel to pick out a book. I've been coming to this location since it opened in 2001. In the last year I've noticed the book selection is getting smaller and smaller and the toy selection (and not educational toys) is getting larger and larger. Seriously, toys now occupy 15 - 20% of the store. Rather than go to the children's book area my daughter, naturally, wanted to check out the toys. What happened to the zen atomosphere of the book store? If I wanted to be around a bunch of screaming kids I'd be at Toys ** Us.\n\nI went to share my opinion with the manager. She was very rude and said the toys sell better than the books and that Barnes & Nobel is closing stores that don't sell toys. \n\nBooks are my thing. I own an iPad, and iPhone, a touch laptop and a Samsung tablet. and guese what? I still prefer to buy the hard books rather than read them on an electronic device. I love the feel of a book and I love to re-read them. I also spend a minimum of $2,500+ per year on books and magazines. All at Barnes & Nobel. But the dumb Barnes & Noble manager could care less. \n\nNote to Barnes & Noble - please do a better job training your managers to be more customer friendly. It would also help to hire managers that actually like to read. 0
+Eeew. Just eeew! If you want some kind of soup and salad buffet, check out Sweet Tomatoes just across the street. 0
+"Very good place to go for a quick healthy meal. Even though it is a salad buffet, they also have soups, breads, and on different days extra dishes like spaghetti or tacos. For about $8.00 you can get the buffet and a drink. The bar is always very clean and the staff is always friendly. They even have a \""""Souper Fresh Club\"""" you can sign up for and get coupons and discounts via email, a $5.99 coupon is what i get the most. I would recommend anyone to Souper Salad." 1
+"Terrible, terrible customer service. Me and my boyfriend were in there a couple of days ago, since I needed a new fix spray. I currently use Benefit spray, which is awesome but I also wanted to see if I could get a cheaper brand. Well, we weren't greeted when we walked in, but then again it was pretty busy, so I let that slide. But as I was looking around, trying to find where their fix sprays were, one associate walked right by me, (maybe like a foot away from me) and didn't ask if I needed help, and pretended like she was busy with a basket of items in her hand. Not wanting to bother her, I looked around for other help, but no one except the girls at the hair section seemed available. We wander around aimlessly for about 20 minutes, until my boyfriend found an associate who was standing in the front middle section of the store, writing something on a piece of paper. As I walked up to her, I asked her, \""""Excuse me?\"""" and in the rudest tone ever and without looking up, she says, \""""YES?\"""" I was shocked by her rudeness, but I went ahead and asked her for help anyway. She then looks up at me with the most irritated look on her face and says something along the lines of, \""""I'm not on the clock right now so I'm gonna have to get someone else to help you.\"""" She then yells loudly across the whole store to this young man and told him to show us the Urban Decay brand of fix sprays. Though this guy was nice, I wasn't too happy when I asked him if there was another brand of spray that is a bit cheaper and he says, \""""Oh, we don't carry any other brand, this is the only one we have. Plus, it's the best one we have and I wouldn't recommend anything else.\"""" After I thanked him and he left, I saw the Benefit product section, went over and saw that they had a bottle of fix spray that was cheaper than Urban Decay. I was irritated that he said they didn't carry anything else when clearly they did and was costing less. Seeing as how my temper was getting bad and I didn't want to stay in the store any longer, I got in line, purchased my spray and left. I have never left a business as angry and offended as I was here. And as for the rude associate who \""""helped\"""" us, I did not get her name but I think she was a manager of some sort. I would not advise anyone to shop at this location unless you want to be met with short, unprofessional and snappy behavior and amateur employees.\n\nEDIT: Actually, the Benefit product I mentioned is a facial re-hydrating mist, but can also double as a fix spray. Nevertheless, I believe the male associate should have shown me other options instead of telling me that Urban Decay was their only brand." 0
+The customer service is horrible, I've been to this Ulta for years now and even though they have a turn around with different employees the customer service hasn't changed. I only keep going because its close to me and they have the best quality cotton rounds to remove makeup. The reward points used to be great but now after they changed I'm spending the same money for nothing. Also, they wouldn't carry over my old points. This store could be so much better, its in a great location and has potential but it lacks the most important feature which is customer service. 0
+The closest beauty store to my house but not a place I enjoy shopping at and won't be going back to. The few times I have shopped there I am reminded why I don't want to come back. You don't really get a sense of an enjoyable shopping experience when security is roaming around and employees are too busy applying their own lipstick or chatting with themselves looking to busy to be bothered. The store is always out of what I need, mainly smash box foundation. The employees don't seem to be knowledgeable with matching and products and are never offering to help me, I always have to ask one of them for help. Each time I shop there, the line to checkout is always ridiculously long with only two or three sales people ringing up customers. I usually wait at least fifteen minutes to find out my coupon never applies to my products. I decided that having an Ulta card is completely pointless and have since thrown away. Try your makeup luck elsewhere. 0
+bad experience in this restaurant burrito was not to my order, had to ask them 3 times why there was no cheese. no refill on horchata at this location and they overcharge for a drink. thinking about making pepes my go to place for now on. also called corporate and they seem to not care. not recommended at all, beware! !! 0
+"I am a simple girl. I don't ask for very much in life....well, maybe with the exception of a date with Miami Dolphin's player Jason Taylor, but other than that, everything else should be pretty attainable. So with that said, I would call myself a pretty loyal Best Buy customer until today. I recently placed a special order because they had the best price for my items that I needed. I received a call within 4 days saying that it had arrived and I could pick them up at anytime. I came in the next day to pick up my goodies and wouldn't you know......the bastards lost my order after calling me to say they had it!! As everyone's favorite cocaine addict Whitney Houston would say \""""Ahh Hell to the Naw\""""!!\n\nHow do you call a customer to say that you have their order and once they arrive say it is no where to be found!! Unbelievable!! I mean come on....is The Cosby Show Season 4 DVD and Expose's Greatest Hits to much to ask for??!! (Yes...you all can laugh now cause I have dated myself....and sorry Diana, you were the one that gave me the original and I have felt a void in my CD collection ever since I misplaced it, so I guess people can laugh at you too!!) It's really not that hard...I was so disappointed with the customer service. Won't be back or placing any special orders anytime soon!!\n\n+1 star for giving me some sort of comfort in my upset state. Beverly Hills 90210 Season 1 was on sale....I guess I could settle with that for a while....and yes...you can laugh once again!!" 0
+Best Buy used to be my one stop computer shop for my Dell laptop in the past. Through my experiences with purchasing my old laptop here, I have learned that:\n\n(1) Repairs are way too expensive here. I was better off taking it to a 3rd party repair shop! \n(2) Geek Squad is not as knowledgable as they say they are.\n(3) It takes way TOO long to fix issues. Once it took almost a month to get my computer back!! \n\nIn general, this location is constantly understaffed and understocked! Every staff member I ran into was just too busy to assist, which was really unfortunate because I was planning to buy a laptop. When I went to find someone to help me about two computers, they told me the differences and similarities between the 2 (they didn't know much), and then I unfortunately found out that the one that I wanted wasn't in stock even. After that, I went to purchase a game for a 3DS and it wasn't in stock either :( \n\nOn the bright side, they do offer special services like overpriced warranties, price matching(thank GOD), and a loyalty reward card. Don't get me wrong, I like Best Buy, but there are definitely better locations. 0
+"Staff was rude, useless, not helpful, unprofessional and incompitant. I took my 2 sons their for a hair cut. I went back a couple of times to make sure the number on the razor was short enough while she was shaving his head. Rather than her doing the entire thing over agian and me being unhappy with it. in other words, i was trying to do the stylist a favor. while she is cutting my 6 year olds hair who is also autistic im by his side trying to keep him leveled out cause he NEEDS to stay calm and still, the stylist tells me to go back and wait in the waiting room. I wouldnt leave my child unattended in a doctors office let alone in a hair salon. Soon after a father comes in with his child (her 1st haircut,) and the manager finally decided to come out from the back to cut her hair after they already had 4 people waiting in line. Then she tells him to step aside a couple time and he's more concerned about his daughter and how she's going to react to a stranger of course cutting her hair and she tells him very rudely to go and stand on the carpet. I'll take my kids, tips and business else where.\n\n FYI \""""Precious\"""" is no longer woking there and many customer were asking fir her...." 0
+We signed up for sprint a few months ago. The map they showed us said we would have good reception at our house. Not true. Crappy to no reception. Sprint finally sent us a booster so we could get phone service. Still does not work. Talked to sprint several times. We were to get a call back from retention about disconnecting but never got it. For $340.00 per phone, 3 phones, we could disconnect even though they are at fault for lying about the coverage we would have. if you are thinking about getting sprint, DON'T. It would be a HUGE mistake. I tell everyone I meet to stay clear of the worst cell phone service in Las Vegas. 0
+Just a place to get food when you're desperate. Fourthmeal 0
+I know I'm swimming upstream here in not loving this restaurant, but, frankly, I think that if you're looking for true Thai food, you can do better. The entrees here are simply too sweet to be authentic. Perhaps if I'd asked to have the meal prepared without extra sugar I might have enjoyed it more. I found the food to be way too sweet, way too sticky, and, even though I ordered the curry hot, way too bland. 0
+There aren't very many good places to dine in vegas outside the strip, so at first I was hesitant to try this place out, but I'm glad I did. It's in a little plaza that usually looks empty, but my favorite pho place was closed, so I tried it out. \n\nFirst off, I LOVE the decor inside! They put a lot of effort into their ambiance and it shows! You wouldn't guess it looked this way from the outside and the neighboring buildings.\n\nI haven't explored the menu too thoroughly because I'm just hooked to their green chicken curry! So good I have to it every time I go.\n\nMy fiance usually gets the Pad Thai, which is also very good. I believe they offer shrimp or chicken as their meat choices\n\nHe also really enjoys their green curry with catfish.\n\nService is always good. Staff is always friendly! 1
+Love Pin Kaow. We moved to California in 2009 and miss a good inexpensive Thai restaurant in the Murrieta area. We visited Pin Kaow multiple times and never had a bad experience. Pad Thai, crab rangoons, curry, sticky rice were our regular orders there and we always got the same, great, consistent food. We were recommended to go there by friends and have sent many referrals there of our own. 1
+The food is great but the service is horrible. \n\nI wanted to get some food delivered for dinner, so I called the store around 4:35pm and they refused to take my order until 5pm (and then rudely hung up on me). Despite the attitude I decided to call back at exactly 5 to place my order, when the same rude woman picked up she told me that it would be at least 2 hours since they had 4 orders ahead of me. I am not going to tolerate the double standards, horrible service and small portions anymore. It is unlikely that I will return. 0
+Love the soup, the atmosphere, and the Thai tea. 1
+Ahh Pin Kaow. Now I have been going to Pin Kaow for years and the customer service has always been a hit and miss. The food though always satisfactory. We visited Friday night with the wonton soup hotpot in mind....because I had been sick I thought that the soup would be good for my sore throat.\n\nWe did call ahead. Alway recommended because this place gets busy. It always seems to have people waiting outside on the weekends. When we got there we were seated almost immediately even though alot of people were waiting-thats why I recommend the call ahead.\n\nWe ordered the wonton soup hot pot. If you havent had the hot pot before it is a pot with a hole in the middle where they light a running flame. I would say its for two people but probably could feed four. The first time I had this I was so impressed. It just sets an ambiance...an experience. You definitely must try it.\n\nFor our entrees we ordered the Chicken Pad Thai. Probably the best I have ever had that I order it everytime I come here. I order the spicy at an 8 or 9 and never seems too spicy to eat. Especially if my BF can eat it. He ordered the mongolian beef. It is always great too. It is different from other mongolian beefs I have had....the sauce is more like a gravy consistency. But it is good. All paired off with a glass of chardonney and the night was bliss. \n\nThis is a great place for a date, for a group, for a celebration. It is a Thai experience. So if you are trying to impress someone it would be a good spot to take them. Like I said the service is hit and miss. I do recommend the take out. They have a little section in the back where they do the to-go orders and I have never had a problem. In and out. Food is just as good as eating in. This place isnt very close to home but I will drive for the occasional Thai fix! ;) 1
+What a great meal. Loved the authentic dress of the wait staff. Very friendly and the food was amazing! 1
+I have been to Pin Kaow many times and the food is very good. However, I went there last night at 9:25pm and immediately upon walking in the manager told me the restaurant will be closing in 15 minutes. Clearly on the front door it says they close at 10pm. However, the real issue is they should have been much more accommodating to any customer, especially a regular customer. Instead they unnecessarily turned down business. I went to Gaati Thai restaurant right after and they were much more accommodating and have much better food. They also close at 10pm and even though I got there at 9:45, they still set up a table and did not rush the meal at all. \n\nI will never go back to Pin Kaow and will no longer recommend it to friends and family. That is thousands of dollars lost for their lack of customer service and decency. 0
+I was really unimpressed. My boyfriend and I went in wanting pad thai like we are used to finding at other restaurants. What we got was expensive, not anything special, and a small portion size. 0
+Great staff! We had Dannielle and Erica they were amazing!!!!! Thanks girls for being friendly! Food was great as well! 1
+Ghetto mexican food. Located in the shadiest of spots, it remains open 24/7\n\nfood is better if you are inebriated but otherwise still decent.\n\nNothing special mexican taco stand, food is kinda bland nothing too spicy. Pork was kinda tough, beff was stringy, chicken was dry.\n\nNo pico? WTF!! \n\nPlace looked like the person cleaning the dining room went to break right in the middle and left their stuff strung all over.\n\nI would avoid this place-really kinda shitty but hell it's a long ways before anything else if you live in this neighborhood. poor you. 0
+I was really annoyed with my experience here! The guy was friendly enough was was talking to me about the weather and how I was from out of the state then my car failed because my check engine light was on! I was just annoyed because this is the first time I have had a smog test so I had no idea they cared about my check engine light (and the light is only on because of a censor that's messed up nothing that would effect my cars ability to be on the road) that and the guy sat in my car at the very beginning before the test why couldn't he have just told me it was going to fail before doing the test and making me pay for it??! I would have just gotten it fixed then come back but I am not going back there again that's the way you do business. 0
+It was a fast smog check..... But on the banner it says accepts all coupons. I brought a 9.99 coupon from purrfect auto. The guy there says he does not take the 9.99 coupons but will do it for 15!! Wtf! Last time I checked that was an any coupon!!!!!! 0
+I remember eating here after my cousin's wedding and I kept wondering where they got the fish from. It's Las Vegas, the desert, with no ocean or river currents flowing in or out of the area. Where do Las Vegas restaurants get their fish anyways?\nTo make it better it was my first time going to a Joe's Crab Shack, it was good and the fish tasted awesome. 1
+What a hidden gem this place is for the locals...! =)\n\n~CHEAP cheap freakin' CHEAP!!! My brother, G-ma (that's short for the Grandma), and myself ate a fantastic breakfast for $21! It's unreal, I know!\n~Typical, simple breakfast selections that are right up my alley! \n~Not incredibly crowded.......... =)\n~GREAT, attentive customer service.........the coffee was always HOT & FULL! \n\nA few side notes.........\n~Don't let the neighborhood scare you away. I'm serious........it's definitely worth it!\n~The decor is like a throw back from the 60's. That means absolute shit to me......the food was on point and the service top notch!\n~This is Mayor Goodman's spot. You might even catch him here from time to time! 1
+This small family-owned eatery is a bit difficult to locate as the given address is on N Decatur Blvd, but the entry is on Vegas Drive. I ordered a short stack of pretty ordinary pancakes while Ann could not resist the day's special, apple cinnamon French toast accompanied by an excessively sweet, sticky syrup plus 2 eggs and bacon. 0
+Worst place ever... Horribe customer service will not recommend this location... I will not be entering this place ever again!! 0
+I've been here many times and have had minimal issues, but lately it's gotten much worse. \n#1 They are the only place in the city that does it old style and you have to order by paper by checking off what you want. Instead of just asking the sushi chef\n\n#2 They always only have 2 sushi chefs working at a time and if they get even 5 customers, the 2 chefs can't keep up and when I DO finally get my order, they give me almost everything at once. WHY? Give me part of my order, so I don't wait forever. \n\n#3 They don't make half rolls\n\n#4 I wanted a roll on the menu made into a hand roll and he wouldn't do it for me (and yes it was very easy to do if he wanted to)\n\n#5, They don't carry my favorite item Natto (fermented soybean)\n\n#6 One time they wouldn't serve me uni (sea urchin) and I saw him with the whole container and I complained to the manager and she said it probably wasn't fresh (I think he just didn't want to serve it) and now I find out they only serve it on Friday and Saturday because that's when they get a good quality. (My other favorite place SUSHI MON, has it everyday and always has a good quality) \n\n#7 I filled up my stamp card and they wouldn't let me use it on the same night and told me I had to come back and use it on the next visit. (It didn't make sense and I was pissed because I didn't expect to pay that night) AND they don't include my drink (iced green tea) like SUSHI MON AND HIKARI SUSHI. \n\n#8 So I come back 4 days later use my free meal and my bill should've been about $3 due to the drink, and it was over $6 because she charged me the tax for the full all you can eat meal EVEN THOUGH IT WAS FREE!! I said how can you charge me tax on a free meal and she said I come there all the time and I should know this.\n\nEven though this place has some menu items that are different and not offered at my other 2 places that I REALLY enjoy , it's not enough to keep me coming back. I'm tired of the excuses, and the little things they are trying to get away with and not really caring about the customer. \n\nIt's their loss too, because I spend a LOT of money on going out to all you can eat sushi, on avg 3 times a week. I guess my business will continue to goto Sushi Mon and Hikari sushi. Hikari is the only place I've ever known to offer sashimi as part of the all you can eat. It's a great deal. 0
+We have eaten here since 1999. There were a few years that we avoided this sushi bar because the food was sub-par. We started eating here sporadically about 3 years agoi and it was hit or miss. About 18 months they hired two incredible sushi chefs. Ryan is one of the two chefs, and he is still there. There are two things that get you better sushi in this restaurant: First get to know the owner (thin japanese lady in her late forties/early fiftties), and second talk to the chefs and get to know them. Ryan is a great chef, and if you tell him what kinds of fish you like, he will make you the most exquisite dishes. There are a few places that might have better sushi, but they are not AYCE (all you can eat). I would much prefer to come to Yoko and pay them $20-$25 per person for AYCE, instead of paying $200-$250 for the few other places in town that might have a slight better taste. \n\nTell Ryan what kind of fish and how spicy you like it, and I guarantee you will be happy. 1
+Yoko Sushi is the best place I have found since moving to Vegas a year ago. The fish is ALWAYS fresh and the conversation with Ryan, the head chef, is fantastic. After the first 2 times coming here he remembered my favorite roll (Happy Roll). It's truly an all you can eat place which WILL accommodate your desires. 1
+Sadly, Fair View Chinese Cuisine has gone out of business. \n\nToo bad because I loved this place. It had the best Chinese food I'd found in this city in the years I've lived here. I was also pleased that the tasty food was so close to home that I could drive myself there.\n\nI generally judge Chinese food on their BBQ Pork Fried Rice, followed by Beef Chow Mein. Both of these items were excellent at Fair View. The other items I tried were also excellent. They had an excellent Strawberry Chicken that I'd never seen offered at any of the restaurants I'd tried in the past. \n\nI miss them terribly. 1
+"We've used This company in the past and were totally satisfied. So when my husband took a shower in the master tub last night and the tub filled with water that wouldn't drain, and the guest bathroom tub almost overflowed....he called Vegas Plumbing again. The house is old! My husband and I were stressed out over our plumbing situation and thinking we would have to break out our piggy bank and then some didn't help. My husband had to go to work and didn't like the idea of me having to deal with this alone either. He called around 12:30 or 1:00 p.m. and the office said someone would be at our house between 2 and 5 p.m. So right around 1:45 p.m. the doorbell rings and Carl the plumber is here. That is fast service! Carl worked very hard snaking the tub and checked all my concerns regarding the problem and answered any questions I had. Carl was very nice and courteous and didn't treat me as the \""""airhead\"""" wife, he explained exactly what was going on...very professional. He even cleaned the tub and area in which he worked. I held my breath as I asked to see the bill and was able to exhale as it was a very fair price for all the hard work. I hope I won't have to call again....but if I do it will be to Vegas Plumbing and I can highly recommend them." 1
+I like this Baby R US . It is the closest to my house. I only have two complaints. First, it is overwhelming trying to do a registry without a little help with the many baby gadgets there are today. I think maybe they are understaffed but I wish someone would be in each department for some explanations. And then my husband and I were completely caught of guard by an overly friendly couple (who didn't look pregnant at all by the way) who began to pry into our financial situation only to lead us into their sales pitch for some pyramid scheme. They wasted a good amount of our valuable time pretending to be interested in our pregnancy to finally lead to that a get rich quick scheme. We were a little miffed because we were on a short time frame, not to mention at 6 months pregnant I don't want to waste time standing around. We told them we weren't interested they just disappeared from the store. SO please baby r us if you hear some phony amway people in your store ask them to leave. 1
+The gf and her kid wanted to go to Chili's but I got in the wrong lane and we ended up at Applebees as traffic was killer.\n\nWe checked in and it was packed but my mouth was watering for a Bourbon Street Steak and the 20 min wait didnt bother us to much. Of course I used that time to read the YELP reviews and I should have pulled us out but we were committed.\n\nIt turned into a 25minute wait when we were finally seated our server was over whelmed but very pleasant and after taking our drink order it took 15 mins to get a chocolate milk but I did get my water right away.\n\nThe GF had a chicken salad and two bites into it she bit down and found a BLACK PIECE OF GLASS IN A CHUNK OF CHICKEN.\n\nShe was ok but was so upset she couldn't finish her meal. They took her salad off the bill but really they should have comped the entire meal. It also took the Manager another 15mins to come check on us.\n\nIf something like that happened in my store you should check on them immediately! She then tried to say it was probably something that happened at the plant where they buy their Chicken and not there fault. REALLY? YOU SERVED US THE FOOD AND YOU'RE NOT RESPONSIBLE?\n\n I love Applebees but I wont be going back as long as there are so many other local eateries to patronize. Im sorry guys but this was a horrendous experience. 0
+We ordered hot Potatoe twisters and they came cold. We ordered a bowl of soup and it was small. We ordered a strawberry mojito without simple syrup and it came with simple syrup. They replaced the hot chips with at least warm chips. We are still waiting on the sliders. 0
+"RACIST! Against white people or possibly just everyone except black people, I wouldn't go here if I were you, unless you're black and you love terrible food. Asians, Latin-Hispanic, Native, anything else, steer clear!\n\nSince I've lived in Vegas I've had problems with finding good food, off the strip, that I don't have to shell out hundreds for. This means that sometimes I go to a chain restaurant, which generally, I prefer not to do.\n\nAlso, I've never before accused an entire establishment of being racist, nor have I ever asked for any part of my meal to be comped until this visit to Applebee's.\n\nIf you are of European descent, I wouldn't recommend going here. If you are a college student and your writing a paper on experiencing racism, this may be a good place to do some research, if you're white.\n\nAMBIANCE: 2 It's just Applebee's, casually comfortable except for that feeling that if it weren't illegal, you'd be the victim of a hate crime.\n\nSERVICE: Sh*t show. I hope the f*ck better than they make food, serve food, bus dishes, and manage restaurants.\n\nFOOD: Not sure if this qualifies as food.\n\nLet me elaborate. I'm a white, female, only parent, to a half Latin, adorable, little, six year old, girl.\n\nOn my daughters birthday I brought her to Applebee's b/c my daughter always wanted to have the staff at a restaurant sing to her on her birthday. It was a busy evening in May. I worked all day and was exhausted, so at this point, I was tired, and soft spoken, but totally patient, and reasonably friendly, as you should be to the people who handle your food.\n\nA couple came in behind us, with a child. They're African-American. They were seated in the booth directly across from us. Also, all of the staff that we worked with that evening were African-American.\n\nWithin two minutes of being seated we had decided on our drink and food orders. Our server came to take our drink order and I informed her it was my daughters birthday. Then 15 minutes later she showed back up with drinks. We made our food order and shortly after that the family in the booth across from us were being served their food. We waited for about another 30 minutes and then they brought our food. About this time the family across from us were getting their bill and getting ready to leave. \n\nI ordered a steak. It was totally disgusting. It was so greasy my whole plate was like a pool of grease mixed with a little blood. Every time I cut into the steak more grease would come running out. Also, it was strangely seasoned. It was like they took my steak and dipped it in the gutter of the grill, where they sweep all the extra grease and debris off the grill, in between cooking each item. It was too gross to eat. If I would've eaten it, I'm pretty sure I would've needed emergency gall bladder surgery that night.\n\nMy daughter ordered the grilled cheese. There is not a grilled cheese this child won't eat! Except the one from Applebee's on this particular night. She said it was gross. I told her to just wait to have them sing \""""Happy Birthday\"""" to her, and then we would go. While we were waiting my daughter needed to use the restroom. We went to the restroom and when we got back our table had been completely cleared. The busser was still there. I looked at her. We had even left my daughters backpack at the table so it wouldn't appear as though we'd left. The busser asked if we wanted our food back? No Thank you! Then the waitress brought our check. I told her our food was terrible and we didn't want to pay for it. She checked and came back and said she could only remove the charge for my daughters meal, $5. That still left a $20 balance for my steak and a beer. I told her I didn't mind paying for the beer, after all I did drink it, but that I wasn't going to pay for the food. The manager came over and aksed what he could do. I told him I didn't want to pay for the inedible food I didn't eat. He said he couldn't refund it so I paid the bill and left. I also reminded them that they forgot to sing to my daughter. They asked, after we paid, if we still wanted them to, we both just wanted to leave.\n\nI called the restaurant when we got home and told the manager that if he didn't refund my bill I would go to the manager over him and tell them about our experience. He said he would gladly give us a meal credit to come back. I was like \""""you're kidding, right?\"""". He said If I wanted to take the weekend to think about it, we could come back in the next few days and eat free. We passed. He agreed to refund our balance to my debit card, which he NEVER did.\n\nGo to Outback Steakhouse, it's just down the street and the service and food are way better." 0
+most horrible experience i have ever had at a restaurant. The pasta was very under cooked and the pasta sauce had no taste. horrible unprofessional wait staff 0
+Horrible and dirty place, this place gave me a toe infection that has not healed in over a month. I dont understand how they any customers. After reading the reviews I still gave them a chance, because it was close to my house and they have alot of foot traffic. Never again will I go here, too dirty to be open!!!! 0
+This is my third visit and yet again it's like my first time. 1
+Run down, dirty, ghetto, and honestly not safe to be at alone in the day time OR night. if i shop here its my last resort, and i try to be in and out as quick as possible to make sure my car is still in the parking lot when i am finished. Workers are never happy or pleasant, nor helpful. How is this crap hole still standing? 0
+"The sad thing about Walmart is no matter how awful the customer service, the lack of customer consideration, or cleanliness, they will always do well. Because when it comes to getting the cheapest junk for the lowest price the customers will always flock. Some out of choice, some out of habit. \n\nOver the run of the last six years, I can count on one hand how many times I have visited this Walmart. I have visited at off-hours because I could not imagine dealing with them in the middle of the day. \n\nOne register open for six or seven people in line? Check.\nEmployees openly swearing and featuring colorful language? You got it.\nCashiers more interested in having personal conversations vs. assisting the customer? THERE IT IS!\n\nIn terms of customer service, one of the worst establishments I have ever been to. One day when I was struggling to carry plastic bins no one offered to help me carry, move, scan, or get them out to my car. Rather stand and pretend that they don't see me. And as I mentioned, walking around and hearing colorful language that I shouldn't hear PERIOD let alone at a business.\n\nI don't know WHO their night manager is but they're failing. Miserably. Particularly the front end so no matter how great your shopping experience was (i.e. had everything in stock, found everything quickly or on sale...), you have to go through an individual who doesn't care and lets you know it. Dry, unfriendly, sarcastic. \n\nI couldn't help but notice last time that they got rid of the \""""Did the Cashier greet you?\"""" question at the credit/debit card scanner. When you've given up on enforcing manners then you're really in a sorry state.\n\nI'll give my money to Target or Ross ANYTIME over Walmart, especially this one." 0
+Worst Walmart in Las Vegas. I start itching the second I walk through the door, it's always dirty, it has a funny smell, awful customer service and I only ever go there if my boyfriend drags me in. I have nothing against other Walmarts. I enjoy going to other Walmarts. Just not this one. 0
+"Happy birthday Mom! We decided to have a pancake breakfast together here. The location is prime because it's near the freeway so if you were low on funds, you can hit the highway! Hahaha jk, don't do that! We were seated quickly and the restaurant seemed a little busy but our server, Claudia, approached us and asked what we wanted to drink. She seemed a little under the weather, but I can understand that. It's raining in Vegas. How many times does it rain here?! 3 times a year? I'll give her a break. We told her it was my \""""younger sister's\"""" birthday and we got a laugh out of her.\n\nAYCE is the key phrase for this month it seems. $4.99 for AYCE pancakes but if you order a meal from the AYCE menu, it comes with your meal! The pancakes are fluffy and my eggs came out over medium-- just how I ordered them! And it came out faster than I thought! Crispy bacon, flavorful sausage and crispy hash browns! For IHOP, they really give you your money's worth in food and a little more. I'm sure if it wasn't soo gloomy outside, our server would've been a little bit more chipper, but oh wait! Something I didn't know they did at IHOP at all! The servers were huddled in the kitchen area and our server, Claudia, was holding a bowl of ice cream topped with whip cream. And the lead server yells, \""""There's a birthday in the house!\"""" And I totally forgot we told her it was my mom's birthday! How awesome! It was really a pleasant surprise for my mom and us. Kudos to IHOP's servers and hostess for making my mom's birthday breakfast an awesome one! Happy eating! :)" 1
+The worst ever,I no kidding the worst customer service ever and only about half the time is pizza up to papa johns standard .why corporate has not for stepped in to totally clean house is amazing,years ago I quit calling them because they would instantly ask you to hold no matter what time of day you called them, not ever minute of day are they that busy,couple of years go by and i thought maybe corporate came in replaced the entire staff due to all the negative reviews on yelp and I do. Love papa johns pizza when it's done right so I thought I would give them a second chance since I was going to next closes papa johns for years on boulder highway, so call in a order using a coupon issued thru a flyer that states its for carry out only but not an online since some of the coupons do state online only but not this one which I had to argue with the call taker then he said he did not recognize the promo code at all,asked to speak with the manager he was the manager, great job job of corporate over sight guys.this one store could run the whole franchise into the ground. 0
+Shuttling between old apartment and my new place here in Sunrise, we had to have breakfast takeaway, and I was pleased. Delicious. The breakfast burrito was all the fuel I needed for a day of packing and moving. Now that we are solid residents and I have tried other Mexican eateries in the area, I must say, the quality of the cooked meats is levels above the other guys. The carne asada burrito my husband had was made well and I was happy to see that the carnitas in mine was still recognizable as pork. I abhor meat cooked or charred to a tasteless jerky. I also love that the condiment bar was kept well. The pickled onions are AMAZING and carrots are a necessary accompaniment. 1
+This used to be one of my favorites restaurants,not anymore, the last couple of times that I visit this place the eating experience has been terrible. From poor service to mediocre food. I will defenitely will remove this place from my reaturant list. is not worth the money. 0
+I've stopped by here for retro games many times. Good business people, know their stuff. Thankfully I have never needed a game system repaired but this would be my first call. Highly recommend. 1
+This one is only visited out of convenience- meaning it's a quick trip in and out (when are we here, on this side of town? when we go to my MIL's house for dinner), but I don't really like this one. I could probably blame the area as a whole- the Wal-Mart (really ghetto) and 99 Cents Store (very ghetto- in fact, I could probably say that I hate this one- actually had a verbal altercation with a foreigner, maybe Russian- have not been there since). The parking lot is way too busy making it hard to get out of your parking space if you're parked right in front of the store. Also, many of the people shopping here seem, downright weird. This store doesn't have everything you're looking for, either, seems lacking. 0
+"We came in from out of town and got our 5 month Jack Russell Terrior \""""weezie\"""" groomed. She was barking up a storm not being a happy camper, but I figured she needs to learn. I was told to pick her up in a couple of hours. Two hours passed and she was not ready, I was told to wait 45 more minutes. When she was ready, Weezie was very calm. The groomer said she finally got used to the groomer. I took her home and an hour later she had a seizure. I immediately called the groomer and they said that sometimes a puppy could have a seizure if it was really stressful, but to watch her and bring her in the morning if she has another. The store was closed when Weezie had her second seizure. She had them all night one every hour. In the morning I called Bansfield and told them what happened and they said to bring her right in. When I got to Petsmart there was the tech that handed me Weezie. She told me she saw that Weezie had a seizure and told her supervisor Melissa. So when I got to Bansfield, I spoke with the receptionist and she said that Melissa came and asked her if puppies could get seizures. Being a receptionist she did not get the doctor she instead told Melissa that puppies do not get seizures. This was all new information to me, no one informed me of the seizures until then. I went in and spoke to the doctor and asked what is going on, my dog was fine yesterday and today she is having a seizure every hour. I questioned the care that was given at the groomer, possibly got dropped or she could of eaten something. The doctor said no, it looked like distemper, and was beyond what they can do at Bansfield. So I was referred to another hospital which we went and they wanted to hospitalize her and try to treat her with more medication. I asked if they could give her medication so we could get home. They did. This morning we went to our vet by our home. Her respiratory had been compromised and the seizures had taken its toll on our poor Weezie and there was nothing they could do but she could go into ICU somewhere else but that would just buy a little time. The doctor said it was way too late and she would probably not survive. So we put her to sleep. She was only 5 months old.\nWord of caution. Know where your dog is when they are getting groomed, Petsmart takes them behind closed doors. I found out they have a cage where they put the dogs in to be dried. The techs do not use their judgment on warning you if something has gone wrong to your pet, as what happened in our case. Take your pet to a less of a over crowed environment. You never know, it can happen to you! I no longer have a happy little puppy named Weezie and I do blame Petsmart as part of the problem my little puppy had." 0
+This is literally the closets retailer to my house so I'm in here probably once a week. I pretty much go there to buy a few necessities and a 12 pack of soda or what have you and pretty much every time I leave hating that place even more. First off, the parking lot is a total clusterf*ck. The front of that store is a damn near death trap. There's always a ton of people trying to cross the one lane in front of the store that's barely two cars wide. Then you always have cart collectors pushing carts everywhere and even if they have full time cart gatherers, there's always carts EVERYWHERE! \n\n I think this is the oldest and smallest Wal-Mart in Las Vegas and it pretty much shows. I think the population has since exploded from the time this place opened to now, and this store is not equipped for it. Plus this area is pretty ghetto and there's always a few bums standing in front of the store asking for change and there's always that one family with 5 kids that make going to Wal-Mart a field trip and clog up the already congested aisles. \n\n The selection here is pretty basic. They don't have a full grocery section so you're pretty much left with all packaged stuff like chips, sodas, breads, canned stuff and cereals. The electronics section is pretty basic also. The got a wall of tvs, a small case of 3 laptops they might be stocking, three or four cases for the games, one aisle of dvds, and they don't seem to have a designated blu-ray section. The only Blu-Rays are usually in a display stand outside of the electronic section. Clothing, men's clothing to be exact, is pretty bad. They pretty much have a few basics like khakis, polo shirts, and some athletic stuff but that's pretty much it. I remember I wanted to buy some wife beaters once and I went to the section and couldn't figure out whether or not they even carried them. I remember it looked like there was some Haynes display and they broke that down and just threw them on a shelf with no prices or anything. \n\n I usually try to go to the self-checkout when I'm there but those usually take as long as going to a regular line. It usually because people freakin' try to ring up 75 items at the damn self-check, and half the time people don't know how to use the damn machine. \n\n Customer service is non-existent, but it's Wal-Mart and you should expect that by now. If you want to go to a Wal-Mart, go to any one but this one. Really, the only people that go to this one are people that live near by it like myself. 0
+"NOTE**\nThis review is only for the Pharmacy.\n\nBeen here to this pharmacy a couple of times because it's closer to my house when i needed it. I always get the same rude customer service with pharmacy technicians. One time i was here, my bf dropped his prescription for his eyes that needs to be taken non-stop daily. The pharmtechs told us to come back the next day after they call us.\nSo we actually received 3 calls from them telling us to come back and pick the medicines up.\nSo we came back the same day we received the calls only to find out that their pharmacy's computer system was down. And waited a good hour and it wasn't fixed still. We had to go because my bf has to work.\nWe went back the next day to finally pick it up at exactly 9am (pharmacy opens) and they were still closed. There was a long line waiting for them and they opened 10min after. Guess what?! It wasn't ready yet!! And then their bitchy pharmtech girl was staring at us with a WTF look and said \""""well you gotta talk to the pharmacist, there's nothing we can do about it.\"""" Well she needs to figure it out. She is totally LACKING customer service. It was early in the morning and she was trying to ruin it. What if i had a heart problem and i need my medication right away?! Gah. This place is giving us too much hassle. DEF NOT GOING BACK HERE, and i don't recommend it to people too." 0
+"DO NOT GO HERE... A THIEF WORKS HERE. I went in for a normal haircut and when I went to pay, Anna, the hairdresser informed me she would not take my $100 bill. That is all I had on me so I left her with my ID and a $100 bill so that she didnt think I was running out. I broke my large bill next door and came back within 5 minutes. She told me I never gave her any money and tht I still had to pay for the haircut... I called the cops while she called her manager who told me over the phone that \""""no one steals money that works for her\"""". And the police told me I could take her to civil court.... I learned a lot today.... Anna from supercuts is a theif and the police don't help citizens....I'm hoping karma will take care of Anna in the best way possible. P.s there was no sign stating they don't take larger bills. This is the super cuts at 135 nellis, next to petsmart." 0
+My husband come here every week.... the staff is friendly and always on point. Miranda and the other bartender girl are amazing. I would suggest you give them a try. I'm so in love with the 9oz steak... 1
+This place is amazing the bread is so fresh. We had a sandwich combo there and it was great then took home a loaf of banana nut bread and wow so good. Also they give you samples so we tried the caramel apple bread and that was addicting. Also the Irish soda bread and peperoni bread was great also. Definitely a place to check out, there's 2 locations. 1
+We have received EXCELLENT care at VCA Nellis. Dr. Roehr is a very caring and profressional Veterinarian.We treat our dogs as if there were our children, giving them the best care possible is paramount. We have found it here at VCA Nellis. 1
+"Yelp says: Blueberry Hill Family restaurant...The sign on the business says: Blue Skillet Family. Restaurant. I went in to try the Chicken Fried Steak which I was hungry for. The place appeared clean and was not busy. The counter area had a sign saying it was closed and I was told by a busboy to set anywhere I'd like. I picked a booth but the seat was so close to the table, I moved to another booth and it was even worse. I am a big person (3XL) but had to sit in the corner table where there was a chair. Like I said I'm big but the tables could have been smaller in the booths to make it comfortable. My waitress came to wait on me immediately. I asked if they had Chicken Fried Steaks, which they did but was hard to find on the menu ($11.99) I ordered the CFS and asked if they had Texas Toast. She had never heard of Texas Toast so I ordered the Sour Dough Toast. The CFS came with two eggs, cooked the way I ordered them (Over Easy) and \""""hash browns\"""" that were cut like the egg noodles you get with chicken and dumplings. The potatoes were under cooked and tasted raw. The sourdough toast was as hard as croutons, and not to my liking. The CFS was not something I'd order again as it was the generic frozen kind and had no flavor whatsoever except for one bite in the middle, which I can't for the life of me, figure out why there was flavor in that one area. The diet coke was $2.59. The total was $15.00 for the meal and I tipped $2, which made my dinning experience $17.00 for a meal that I wouldn't be happy with even if it was half the price. I did see other customers ordering sandwiches, that did look appetizing and thought maybe CFS just arn't what they are going to be noted for. I don't like to give bad reviews, but I do think every meal should have something memorable to make you want to return, however, I did not get that experience during this encounter. My advice is, good luck eating at the Blue Skillet." 0
+I used to drive by this place for many years and finally stopped by yesterday. CAN YOU SAY AMAAAAAAZING?! From the authentic Laos decor on both the interior and exterior to the great service, I can not say enough good things about this place! Being a small, what looked to be family owned, restaurant; I expected good service and food from the jump. Lao Thai Kitchen surpassed all of my expectations... by far! The food here is delicious(especially the $6.99 lunch buffet). I highly recommend this restaurant if you're feeling Laos/Thai food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 1
+The third, and most humble Big Dogs. This pub chain is more than just a bar, it is one of the best breweries in the state, if not the country! The sandwiches are great here, particularly the Philly Cheese steak. Of course, what is a cheese steak without a microbrew like Dirty Dog, or my favorite, Alpha Dog. The beer is what is special about Big Dogs!\n\nOut of all of the Big Dog locations, this one is the friendliest. The downtown area doesn't have a lot of outstanding Las Vegas attractions, but this one of them. Try the cheese curds, they're awesome! And if you happen to be on the up and up with the beer revolution in America, than you need to see what Vegas has to offer. Big Dogs brews my favorite beer! 1
+I got a coupon for an oil change. Talk about bait and switch. It offered $19.95, but after giving me sort of ridiculous excuses, the charge for my beetle was going to be $39.95 !!! And they said it used 8 qts of oil (I wonder where they would put it !!). I guess their bankruptcy has inflated their costs.... I told them not to bother sending me coupons anymore and wasting my time. 0
+We have been here a few times and each time was a pleasant experience. Now, we've never been through the drive through which apparently catches hella flack on here lol but the service inside isn't bad. The place is clean. Bathrooms were clean. This is always a wash you're hands after type of meal. Out of all the fast food chicken joints Popeye's is the best imo especially their red beans & rice and their tea. I also like their biscuits and the fact that the food is always hot. 1
+Munch a Sub makes me want to munch on a sub.\n\nWhat I am honestly a fan of is their breakfast menu. They offer good food at reasonable rates. The English muffin sausage with cheese is huge and the sausage is King of that meal. \n\nWhether you want to walk in or have delivery this place is a must. It is good, fresh and tasty food.\n\nYou can't go wrong with their roast beef sandwich, one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with any of their sandwiches. They have like 30 options to chose from when it comes to their lunch menu.\n\nWant something local with a lots of flavor? Then this is must do for you. 1
+I cannot say enough about how much I love this place! First of all, the service is fantastic. These ladies are always friendly and accommodating. It's nice to see a familiar smiling face at lunch. Secondly, the food is delicious - and you get A LOT of it. I can never eat an entire sandwich for lunch, so I always have some to take home for dinner. Crab salad sandwich and the #19 (ham, salami, and capicola) are my favorites. For a few extra dollars, you can make it a combo with chips and a drink. While others may give you small sides, this place does not skip out. Large bag of chips and a huge drink. Definitely the most bang for your buck. I remain a devoted sandwich follower of this place! 1
+Went in there this morning. The lady spent barely 10 minutes on my hair...it was a disaster. I asked for a low faded and she shaved the whole side of my head with a 1. I don't care if it was a 13 haircut, I ended spending another 23 bucks getting it fixed at the barbershop/salon on the other side of the shopping center. (I should've went there first, but didn't know about it). But if you want a real haircut...don't go here. Paid $13 for an embarrassing haircut. 0
+The nail technicians here are awesome! They are friendly, clean, efficient and do a great job. We (my mom and I) hate spending $100 for two mani/pedis when they do a horrible job and for once were happy due to yelpers! This is a must stop for pedicures. I would suggest making an appointment before going. 1
+"This company is a complete joke, total bait and switch. I booked our airport transportation 9 days ago (for service in a few weeks) & received confirmation. It was their advertised $45 limo to hotel service, yet they sent an updated confirmation today for $100?!!! I emailed to question it only to be told that they were sold out and booked us with a \""""sister\"""" company. For TWICE what I booked it for??? I asked them to honor it or cancel is and I would leave negative feedback, clearly they don't care about customer service." 0
+Awful! This location closes at 1am, or so thy say. Showed up at 12:50 tonight and waited, said hello a few times, two cars in parking lot and no response. Guess they close at 12:50 and not 1 as advertised. Have some respect for your job, because there are plenty of people that WOULD appreciate it! 0
+If you're looking to stay somewhere to feel at home in this is the perfect place. It's clean, friendly staff, & beautiful. It's close to the strip, but far enough away to enjoy your Vegas stay. 1
+**Review only on the Horchatta***\n\nCame here drunk one night during our spring break vacation. It was kind of hard to find since our GPS lead us to an apartment complex. We finally managed to find it after we got out of the apartment complex...it's literally in front of that and next to a gas station. \n\nWe went to the Drive-Tru and I ordered the small Horchatta and my girlfriend got the 2 enchiladas. She did say they were good but they FORGOT to put forks and spoons into her bag so she had to eat it with her hands and use the sauce container cover to scoop up the sauce.\n\nMy horchata was cheap and delicious...very refreshing and cinnamony. It was a little to sweet for my liking so I couldn't finish it all but it was still pretty good. 0
+"After finding out me and a group of my friends were unable to board a plane heading back to SF, due to the plane being downsized and due to there being no flights that would go out till the next day in the morning. The airline picked the hotel we were to stay at and we were comped for a one night stay here. \n\nAt first I thought, \""""Great, now they're going to make us stay at a crappy hotel,\"""" but when we arrived I was surprised and glad that it wasn't what I had originally thought it to be! We walked in and yes it is small but it's super cozy. We walked up to the front desk and the woman who helped us check in was really nice, she informed us of when our shuttle back to the airport would arrive, thanks! I was surprised she wasn't overwhelmed by the amount of people who probably came to check-in pissed off or irritated due to the airlines BIG mistake.\n\nWhen we opened the door to our hotel, it wasn't gross or deathly looking. It was really cute and cozy and the couch wasn't disgusting, it looked really clean! We were so glad to see that they had an exercise room, because after dealing with the whole airplane ordeal we needed to blow off some steam. The exercise room wasn't big, they only had a few machines and free weights. \n\nOverall I enjoyed my stay!" 1
+"The pizza was burnt. Not \""""a little burnt,\"""" either. One side of the crust was black." 0
+Despite being taped to the 7-11 next door, border between the two easily blurred and at first sight can make one cringe, it's pretty solid. Staff was friendly enough at 7 in the morning. TV on full blast in competition with Spanish radio station was interesting-- suppose it gets people in and out. Salsa bar was shot to hell and in need of makeover--scared to touch it. Mixed breakfast burrito was tasty. 1
+I'd give them more stars if I could. I can't tell you how many times I've been in here (a 20 year old car will do that to you), but it's always a pleasure. Surprising, I know! James and Nicole are not only nice, but superbly knowledgeable and caring. \n\nI first heard of them from my Fed Ex guy- he positively raved about how great they were. I finally gave them a try when I bought a used Honda Accord. They did a bunch of work on it to get it in tip top shape since it had been sitting in a garage for a long time. \n\nShortly after, we encountered some additional unrelated problems, and they accommodated us so quickly and for such a reasonable price I was ecstatic. Every time we've gone, we've feared the worst, and it's always been reasonable and fixed correctly. I love that James always explains everything and shows us the old parts.\n\nI have a limited knowledge of mechanics and always used to do basic repairs at home when I lived in California, so the thought of coming to a new area and finding a new mechanic made me really uneasy. I love knowing that now I have a reputable shop that would never try to pull one over on me. In fact, it makes me want to only have an Acura or Honda (since that's all they work on, to my knowledge). 1
+So, apparently there are new owners and it is now called Happy Wok. I would always get Cheng's Express and it was fast and tasty. I called to place a delivery order last month, Aug 2014 and was told all the delivery people were out of the country. So I called today, 9/14/14 and found out there is a new name and new owners. The food took twice as long to get delivered and tasted.... well, there was really no taste.. Bland and blah. I will morn the loss of Cheng's Express and let Happy Wok go on it's happy way. 0
+Update: they sell their goods at Mario Batali's Market on Thursdays and fresh52 market on Sundays in Henderson. They don't sell their bread at the location listed above.\n\nThe Skinny: oh my god... white chocolate-cinnamon brioche (5).\n\nBought a white choclate-cinnamon brioche loaf today for $9. I never thought I'd say this but it is worth every penny. The smell of baked cinnamon goodness just wafts within 10 ft of the loaf. It's a lighter brioche than what I'm used to, but still really good. I also suspect it will make killer French Toast.\n\nAlso got a nice multigrain-cranberry batard for $4 but gave it away to a friend. (Let me tell you, she's a great friend or else I would have kept it for myself). Will have to try this next week. 1
+While reminiscing about food and drink in Europe, one of my colleagues at the office mentioned Bon Bakery in Town Square and its artisan breads. It warranted a visit, so I ventured out...........and, oh, what lovely discovery! A quaint, little shop just like in Europe (yes!!!), very clean (yes!!!), and save for some jars of fruit spreads, stocked with nothing but a myriad of specialty breads (yes, yes, yes!!!). I did not get there before 4:00pm in the afternoon, but there was still some bread to be had. Since my family is not into sweet kind, I took home a Kalamata Olive and Feta Cheese batards. At $6.00 each (vs. $3.50 for a loaf from La Brea Bakery), they were rather pricey but worth it!!! So delicious! Definitely not my last trip - this will be place to frequent, especially when in need of good loaf of bread to serve for special occasions. Great service, too! 1
+I love bread. That's all there is to it. So when I experienced my first loaf of bread from Bon Breads, it was bliss.\n\nI discovered the shoe closet sized outlet at TownSquare one day when shopping for who knows what. They have a bicycle and a basket full of artisan breads parked right in front. Seeing that really drew me in.\n\nThey slice you up samples of their wonderful bastards. My first was their white chocolate walnut batard. Oh my YUM! It's crusty on the outside and beautifully moist on the inside. When you take your first bite, you get a nice chew that only artisan breads can provide. But then the flavor profiles start to come together and you get a hint of sweetness from the white chocolate, then the nuttiness of the walnuts. Altogether, it's so wonderful that you literally don't need any further accompaniments. I took 2 loaves to go. It's that good.\n\nI go back every other week and have tried their other fine carbs such as their feta bread (nice and herby-packs a punch) and their Parmesan lavash which I could eat in one seating.\n\nThe only drawback is the size of the outlet itself. I love bread and I love bakeries and wished I could get both. Their supplies are extremely limited yet they have a menu of all other types they create. So why not expand and provide everything from the get go. This I will never understand but call me a fan for life. 1
+"Here is a summary of what we experienced with Heliocol:\n-Jan 2013- Phone quote- $840 to move panels + $5/ft for new piping (?length). Heliocol came for site survey Jan 23, but we never received a written quote for total length and price.\n-April 9 appt was rescheduled to April 10\n-April 10- No-show (I waited at home for 4 hours)\n-New appt for April 19 made. In the meantime, Holly, a manager, confirmed pricing of $5/ft for stronger piping (SCH80) to replace 2.5 yr-old piping (SCH40) that melted from the heat generated by system (NOT under warranty anymore). That they would install piping unable to withstand normal system working conditions speaks poorly about the company!\n-April 19- Wrong team arrived in AM. I waited all day for the installation team to come. System was moved to new location, but piping was not connected.\n-April 26- Installation team arrived to finish job, but gave price of $13/ft for SCH80 pipes- total price for the job was now $2500! No work done due to pricing disagreement.\n-Week of April 29- after much discussion, Heliocol gave a final \""""discounted\"""" price of $1485. This \""""discounted\"""" price was given due to the company's inability to give a consistent quote, not to mention \""""no quote\"""" received in January after a site survey. We did appreciate the lower price given to us.\n-Due to this week-long delay to establish pricing, the next available appt was now May 28. That is over one month later- with loss of use of pool solar heating, not to mention lost wages from taking time off to be available for them all these times.\n-May 28- No-show (we waited 3 hours at home). Frustrated, we called and asked if they could come on May 29 or May 30, since we would be able to supervise the work. They refused, and instead, scheduled us for May 31 when no one was home. We also asked about some compensation for all this extra time. We were told to draft an email and they would speak with the owner to \""""see what we can do.\"""" We received no response from them over a 48 hour period despite 2 emails.\n-May 31 appt- work was finally completed. Since we were not home to supervise, we have no way of knowing whether the SCH80 piping was in fact used at all. \n\nHeliocol feels that as customers, our time is not valuable (our installation job was cancelled/no-showed over a 51-day period willy-nilly). Thirty-two days after the day they were supposed to finish the job was the first available appointment they could give us even though we had suffered so many setbacks due to their poor service. One would hope that our less-than-stellar experience would encourage them to expedite our job, but that was not their plan. In fact, they delayed us yet again on May 28 by no-showing. We then begged them to come in the next 2 days since we would be home, but they refused to move their schedule on our behalf. It was as if they felt entitled to postpone us because they were collecting $1000 less than originally intended. \n\nThe email we were encouraged to send the director was met with no response after 48 hours, so I sent him another email on May 30. His response to me on May 31 was \""""I did not respond to your email because I was responding to your BBB complaint.\"""" He was too busy to respond to his customer! Ironically, they wasted no time calling us to collect payment. We received several voicemails asking us to pay for the installation around noon on May 31, before we were even home to ascertain that the job was completed!" 0
+When I opened my account almost two years ago, I turned down the overdraft option. I was told that whether it was a credit/debit or check, I would not be charged an overdraft fee and my request for payment would be denied flat out. I opened the account so that I could have all my utilities auto drafted from my account and was warned that if there wasn't enough money in my account the bill would not be paid and that would be embarrassing. But that has never been a problem so I said I didn't want overdraft. \n\nFast forward to a few months ago. My husband and I had gone out for drinks and when I went to pay with my card, the bartender told me my card was denied. So I pulled out my handy dandy NV One app and I see that my account had been overdrafted because of an outrageous charge from Cox cable. Odd, but I figure that since I didn't have overdraft it was probably a mistake and it would be sorted out. I normally keep enough money in my account to pay the bills for a couple months, but at the time I was in the middle of a bankruptcy so I only deposited one paycheck a month.\n\nThe outrageous charge from Cox cable was credited to my billing account. Long story short, someone else's modem was charged to my account. So I went to NV One to explain the situation to them and have the overdraft taken off and had the pleasure of dealing with Suzy Drinkwine. She informed me that since the bill was drafted monthly from my account that they would overdraft my account to make the payment. When I told her I had opted to not have overdraft, she just repeated herself. Yes the bill is drafted monthly, but it runs as a check or a credit/debit card would so how does that make it ok to charge me a $30 fee? She just kept repeating herself over very rudely. I would've closed the account right then, but since I was in the middle of the bankruptcy, my hands were tied.\n\nThe worst part of the situation is that a utility company that I allow to auto draft from my account screwed up big time and my bank did nothing to protect me. Instead they made it an opportunity to steal from me. What a shame. 0
+"Rude service. They blame all their mistakes on the \""""teamsters\"""". Horrible union based company that cannot take any responsibilities for their own actions. If I had a choice I would never use them again but whats the use in complaining when they already have contracts with all the convention halls." 0
+Still great... huge portions, although the buffalo wings were kinda weak. The chili on my nachos were spicier than the wings. But for all the other goodness, it maintains its four-star rating. 1
+WiFi, breakfast, shuttle service. 1
+Totally Unbelievable......A healthcare company charging $100 to deliver a part especially being that your traveling and have been a customer for several years. They should do the right thing and deliver it for no charge. I called them to see if I could get them to waive the fee I was sure I would be able to get that accomplished and spoke to the branch manager and she was less than helpful and almost downright rude. Kept saying I am not trying to be difficult, oh yeah well than do the right thing and make it happen. Especially for someone who has been a customer for years. We never pay for delivery in Phoenix. She said the only thing we could do is pay the delivery charge or someone would need to come down to pick it up before 5. She had the odasity to say something like if it is that important to you, you should pay the $100. .....totally disgusting way to do business. 0
+Went from the airport to my wife's apartment near Henderson. Came to be about 16 dollars. Handed the driver 20 bucks. When I asked for my change they asked if I tipped. Um yeah 15%. they handed me 4 dollars back and I handed them 3 dollars. They didn't try to take it and said I was cheap as they slammed the door on me and drove away. What terrible customer service. They were even lucky that I were to give them a tip as their service was nothing noteworthy. I would avoid using them if possible. Their customer courtesy is lacking. 0
+"This place operates like providing poor service and doing so with a bad attitude are respectively rules 1 and 2 in their employee conduct guide. It is at least nice to know i am not the only person to suffer this joke of a company's treatment.\n\nDear dispatchers*: \""""Please do everyone a favor and get caught violating your parole ASAP. You are absolutely not fit to interact outside of prison walls.\""""\n\n*Technically, i may be wrong calling you 'dispatcher'...i suspect at least one of you is also the owner-manager.\n**With that said, it is quite safe to assume that the owner-manager is minimally a registered felon and more likely a full-on psychopath." 0
+Picked up from the airport and AGAIN a complaint about where I'm going. Sorry cabbies, I like to hit up Mr Lucky's in the Hard Rock for some chicken soup and a sammie when I get off a long plane ride (yea, typically I'm hurting a bit). \n\n'Hard Rock? Not far!' Complains the driver. He didn't say anything after that, so I'll 2-star it instead of 1, but why are these people such d!cks? Quit your whining. You're back at the airport in 5 for a other pickup. Another bad impression given to any new person arriving in this town. Thanks, Ace!\n\nBonus: He forgot I said HRH and brought me to the regular hotel entrance\n\nSide note: Nicole (who responds but ultimately does nothing to all of these cab complaints), please don't waste your time and message me. 0
+I wish I could give nagtive stars!!!! Please stay away from this place. I went there 20 days ago. The doctor gave me a prescription that lasted 3 days. At that time they drew blood and was told that the results will be sent to my primary care physician within a week. I just called today inquiring about my lab results as my doctor has not received it. The person on the phone acted like i was bothering him and told me, without even looking at my records, that it normally takes up to 1 month to get lab results. i then asked if he could at least look, was agitated by this some how, and said that he does not have time to look right now but took my name and number and said that someone will call me when they can get to it.\n\nAbsolutely absurd!!! 0
+I really wish I could give them no stars!this is the worse place you could possibly go to.i went in for a dot physical,waited 8 hrs.they kept taking people in before me,that arrived many hours after I arrived.they made me feel like I was a inconveince to them.they are super expensive and don't take my insurance,but I needed my dot and I didn't know other places to go,at the time.stay away,you've been warned 0
+We booked a limo with CLS based on hotel Aria's recommendation. We ordered special champagne for an early birthday celebration. We had planned on taking a trip to the Valley of fire. The weather was very warm, 107 or so. We called ahead of time and we were assured it would be cool in the car. The driver showed on time. We had to drive to another part of the hotel to pick up a friend. We were in the car for no more than 5 minutes when we noticed that the air conditioning was blowing warm air. While driving we heard a banging noise whenever we drove over bumps. When we reached the area where our friend waited, we couldn't open the door. The driver was outside and didn't even turn around. I had to climb out the window to open the door from outside. Driver didn't notice a thing. Once we had everyone in the car it became obvious it wasn't getting any cooler. We had to turn around and go back to the hotel. The driver suggested going on the freeway to see if the car might get cooler but at that point it was hotter inside the car than out (black car). The manager suggested to the driver that he bill us for an hour anyway but later she relented. This company is extremely unprofessional. It is the Aria's company of choice for no apparent reason. Caution to anyone considering using this company. 0
+The worst! 35 minutes just to leave the damn airport! Bad product, bad attitude, stay away. 0
+I inadvertently crossed paths with one of the managers at Image 2000 and when the brand name Xerox was mentioned (which Image 2000 does not sell), he became incredibly rude and defensive. It was amusing to watch a 50-something man start acting like an insecure little junior high school girl who was just told that her rival asked her boyfriend out. He became so irate at the mention of the name Xerox that it was obvious that he's lost a lot of business to them. His demeanor alone would certainly drive me away. 0
+"The worst ran business in Las Vegas. I needed a scratch on a bumper to be buffed and painted. The man said 1 day....well four days later they are still not done. Here's the best part. They claim to have a \""""loaner\"""" car. The car wouldn't even kick into gear and is a danger to drive, not only to the driver but the general public. I arrive on the 4th day to pick up the car they said it's still not done and to come back in 30-45 minutes. No call ahead to let me know that it would be a longer wait. Oh yea they only take cash and don't tell you until your car is already in their position. They will charge you just as much as a legit body ran properly so don't waist your time." 0
+Very poor housekeeping 0
+PTS also has great food!! Not just drinks! I love their chicken wings! I come here often when I dont want to go to a club and would rather enjoy a chill environment with music and a couple drinks. Their pool tabs are a blast when I come with friends and we challenge each to some friendly competition. Great local atmosphere. You cant go wrong coming here. 1
+Well it's over when they want it to be underwear night 11-to whenever they feel it's over 0
+If they ACTUALLY went to school rather than getting their license from some backyard fake bs place they would KNOW that prosisasis is not a communicable disease and CANNOT be passed on from one person to the next. Psoriasis is the FIRST disease you learn about in school. Did they go? No! I'm a ACTUAL nail tech trying to get pampered for once rather than doing the pampering. I ACTUALLY went to school for this stuff. Unbelievable. They told my ex-wife that they wouldn't be able to do her pedicure because they don't want it getting passed to other people. 0
+Others reviews are ON POINT. \n\nMade an appt for 4 o'clock. Was told to go in 15 mins early to do paperwork. At 5 o'clock I was still waiting. So I finally went up to complain about the wait time and THEN they took me in right away. \n\nReally? People can't get service without being loud and rude and complaining?\n\nIf they can't handle their workload then don't schedule so many patients. It's not rocket science. 0
+Dr Brooker is one of the most thorough, patient and detailed people I have ever met. Not just Doctor's. Being a person who wanted to improve eyesight through Lasik technology, it was a process to get my eyes in position to benefit from the procedure. Dr Brooker delicately walked me through this process for several months. he was clear about all the benefits and more importantly risks associated. \n\nAlso something to note, personally I never felt and pressure from Dr Brooker and felt his sole purpose was to educate and guide me through the process of maintaining healthy eyes.\n\nHe's more than a 5 star.\n\nNevada 1
+"Hands down WORST pizza I have ever had. I ordered a New York style thin crust pizza with pepperoni. Mannn... this \""""pizza\"""" came out with more grease than an auto shop! The dough was thick and soggy in the middle and the cheese tasted like rubber. To top it off the waitress/bartender said \""""Wow! Doesn't that look good?\"""" HAHAHA SERIOUSLY?! Maybe she's never had a pizza before, but this was pure nastiness. My bf and I just looked at each other and laughed. Sorry Nikki Lee's... nice people working there and you may make good drinks, but PLEASE refrain from calling that ball of grease on my table a \""""pizza\""""." 0
+Hands down what a great experience it was for us. We came in a little after 10:00am and were greeted right off the bat by a very nice gentlemen. He asked where we were from and explained what we could do and if we bought stuff he would have them sign it. So we walked around a little and toured the shop. We then bought some merchandise and other guy took our stuff and got it signed. The General then came out and we took pics and talked a bit. These guys are so down to earth and fame sure as not gone to their heads! We then went into the office for a quote on a tank and ran into Brett. Talked with him a little and took a pic! Great place to visit and made a trip complete! Thanks for a great time ATM!! You guys and gals rock!! 1
+On our last visit here (Never EVER AGAIN), wifey found a Short and Curly in her crepe. Luckily she didn't eat any of it yet.\n\nEff you, OPH! NPH Would NEVER Do that! 0
+First time I ate hear I went of the reservation and decided to try something different instead of pancakes. I ordered the beef hash stuffed omelette and my wife ordered salami and eggs. Totally different than we had seen it prepared anywhere else. A little warning from the waiter would have been nice. The did had delicious fresh squeezed orange juice. And the hash was good just a lot of crispy egg. 0
+They serve apple pancakes here that are pretty special. It's an innovative baked creation. \n\n\nThen again, this place does things a little differently. Not like IHOP. \n\n\nI highly recommend the cherry crepes.... And I don't even like cherries. They just taste amazing!! 1
+Great food, good service, it's just a tad pricey for me. About $50 for three people to eat. They have the best crepes in town. Unfortunately, strawberry goes off the menu for the few months that strawberries are out of season. I always come later in the day because A) I sleep all day and B) I don't like to wait. This place is very popular and gets super busy, so brace yourself unless you come later like I do. 1
+"Where do I begin . . \n\n\nI ordered a pizza and breadsticks and the man on the phone said it would be delivered around 30-45 minutes later . . \n\nSo after an hour I called to see if maybe the delivery guy got lost or couldn't find my home and the same guy answered the phone and had no idea what I was talking about he then said \""""oh uhh yea we uh just got the pizza so he'll leave now and be there soon \"""" I had no idea what he meant by that but I took it as he hadn't even left yet \n\nAfter another 40 minutes I called again and the same guy answered and said \""""he left like 45 minutes ago he'll be there soon\"""" and then said \""""I told you it would be an hour and 45 minutes wait\"""" . . umm no he did not or I would have just gone to pick it up myself . . \n\nWhen the delivery guy finally arrived it had been two hours since I had placed the order and the Pizza and breadsticks were cold and the pizza and breadsticks both tasted terrible not at all how they usually taste . . bland and just very bad in general (everyone agreed) \n\nand on top of everything else the delivery guy was extremely rude . . \n\nI always order through papa johns and I have for years but this was the 1st and the last time I will ever order from that location" 0
+Love the food. Go here a lot and they are very nice too. 1
+Affordable and delicious Greek food. Try it out as these guys deserve your business 1
+Some things are better left unsaid. 0
+Just a quick one. The food is pretty good but the service is bad. I have gone 3 times and endured terrible service for the food, every time swearing I won't come back. LOL If you can stand the bad service the food is worth it or maybe not. Coin flip decision at best. 0
+"I called Bliss today on a recommendation of another barber that wasn't available for an appointment today. My conversation went as follows:\n\nLady: \""""Hello Bliss Salon & Spa\""""\nMe: \""""Hi! How are you doing today?\""""\nLady \""""IS THIS ANOTHER SALES CALL? DO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR NOT?\""""\nMe: \""""Not anymore\""""\n\nWhat a joke. Sorry if you run a business, getting sales calls happens. However, I wasn't a sales call I was calling to become a customer and possibly a repeat one considering I live right next to it. \n\nSo congratulations Bliss, you lost a customer before I even set foot in your establishment. Whoever was manning the phones at 4:40 on 5/15/2014 should take a lesson in customer service.\n\nI will make sure to tell anyone considering using this place my experience and also report back to the store that referred me to STOP referring people to this place." 0
+"Great food, great prices, awesome portions. They delivered the food within the window they gave us, super friendly, the delivery guy also brought a 100 count box of tea, \"""" stating merry Christmas.\"""" From now on this will be the only place I get Chinese food from..." 1
+I have gone here for lunch a few times and every dish I have tried has been exceptional. I always order the wonton soup along with the lunch special. Delicious. The flavors make this Chinese food the best I've ever had. 1
+"I had the WORST customer service experience at the Sprint Store on Pecos and Russell. The employees were completely unknowledgeable, and Torrie the manager was absolutely incompetent. They lied about their product, services, and inventory, and routinely tried to up-charge myself and other customers while I was in the store. \n\nWarning: AVOID THIS STORE AT ALL COSTS!!!\n\nI recommend going to a corporate Sprint Store such at the Sprint Store on Flamingo and Maryland, as they care about customer relationships. The \""""Sprint Store by Wireless Experts\"""" on Pecos is run by an unprofessional staff who don't know their elbows from their sassholes." 0
+omg\nThis is the only place I have ever been to where the server (family help) said they had run out of hot water to make tea. Really??\nBabies crying, i wasnt sure if i was at their house or restraunt. 0
+I ordered t-shirts from them for the Wondercon convention in 2012. I made an order of about 200 shirts and the prices were the best in town with their monthly promotional discounts. So always check their website, \n\nhttp://www.3nuts.com/tshirt-specials.html\n\nThe only catch is you have to write 3 reviews (before you actually receive the merchandise, but you can judge them on service).\n\nI dropped by the offices to look at their screen printing quality and t-shirts. I recommend this so you know what type of shirts you want to get (viewing products online is not sufficient). I'm printing ladies tees, so it was good to see the material, overall cut and length of the shirts. Nataly and the other people in the offices were very courteous and accommodating. The actual screen printing looked great (even white on black shirts) and the shirts were soft and well made. They don't use organic inks, Nataly assured me that no one in Las Vegas uses this type of ink. Something to do with the weather she said. So the screen print inks are a little rubbery. She made me several quotes.\n\nWhen I made up my mind about which quote to pursue, it was several weeks later and when I drew up the order and modified the number of shirts and sizes, Nataly's original prices were different. I called her about the discrepancies and she claimed that the t-shirt prices had risen. I give them the benefit of the doubt, but she reworked the numbers and they were still much cheaper than LA prices.\n\nI gave myself plenty of time, about 3 weeks from the time the digital art was uploaded. They said the t-shirts should be done in 2 but it took them an extra week to print them (hence the 4 stars) and I had them the day before I had to leave for Anaheim.\n\nAnother word of caution is when you get the online proof, be really be picky. I made the mistake and assumed the anti-aliased lines of the small details in my artwork were due to the computer and were going to be fine. When my shirts printed, the fine outlines of my cartoon characters were broken up and lost because of the texture of the shirt. I should have been more wary and reloaded artwork that had thicker outlines. This is my fault. Of course maybe I'm the only one that notices these things. So make sure your online proof is perfect before signing off on your order. \n\nOverall, they did an excellent job on the shirts. The quality of their work and the shirts were awesome. Always give them more time than needed to complete the job. I will definitely deal with them again! 1
+Even Am Lee has been around for a long time but it is not an authentic or real Chinese cuisine.Itis more like an American version of Chinese food. Even though restaurant uses quality meat in the dishes,the food taste terrible.I am so disappointed. Apart from that food are so expensive. I do not mind paying for food as long as they are good.\n\nIf you have been to this place ,you can see that not so many Asian person eat there,only American(no offence) love this place. 0
+I have been climbing at NCC for about a year and a half, and have thoroughly enjoyed my time climbing there. It's not the prettiest gym, but the people are friendly and the routes are good and constantly changing. Since the new management has taken over, this place has only been improving - the only downside, it's become much more crowded, typically with birthday parties full of kids. The staff is friendly, laid back, and very helpful, and happy to give advice to climbers of all skill levels. The laid back attitude can sometimes backfire when little kids or soccer moms with video cameras walk infront of you while you're in the middle of a boulder problem, but the problem is not that common (yet frustrating when it happens). But all-in-all, if you're on the south side of Vegas, this is your place to climb if you want to climb in a gym. 1
+My brother, his girlfriend and I went here and were so impressed. The couple who run the center were knowledgeable, friendly and so helpful. They have a true passion for inspiring people to be climbers. As a novice, I found many routes I enjoyed and challenged me. I highly recommend this gym! 1
+I didn't like the selection I had to choose from and the insurance was too high $24 and some change. I won't rent from them again anytime soon. They have kids as staff which I didn't care for at all, I would have had a better deal if I went to the airport which I didn't want to do, the return to the other office on Paradise was a better place to go and they dropped me off at home. No I would not recommend 0
+Its clean its fast its good food that wont break the bank :) 1
+This was the worst place I've ever eaten in Nevada. The staff was rude and very unprofessional. They offered a wing club card and didnt have any on hand. They advertised items on these yellow cards which sounded like a neat idea but trust, it was not. I could hear the kitchen staff in the background talking trash about the patrons in the dining area. It should have tipped me off when the only other people that came in besides the 3 people in the room walked in and walked right back out. They asked us how our food was (wings & burger) and we had to be honest. Horrible.I didnt know you could ruin hot wings, but apparently you can. I've never left food on the plate like this before. I ordered 12 and left 10. I ate the first one b/c i was trying and the 2nd to make sure it wasnt just a fluke. Ah well at least now I know. If worse comes to worse go across the street and eat at Mulligan's. see their review fmi. 0
+Sam's Town for a week, comp food so...but Billy Bob's lamb was off the hook, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned, soft, no smell, no off taste, so good..other steaks were ok...pimpkin cheesecake was really good...definite repeat..service is great and not iverly attentive. 1
+sad part is Ive been putting off writing this review for awhile b/c I didnt want to think about it. \n\nBAR: I live really close to this casino maybe 7-10 minutes. the 1st time I came here the bar was kind of hidden behind the Roxy. But we really enjoyed it. Especially the gentleman bartender I want to say his name is Robert or Raul. Well since the renovation we came bk and sat at the bar which opens out to an awesome view of the mystic falls scenery and different colored christmas lights. \n\nMy last visit here was not too long ago, shortly after my bday inwhich my bf gave me a VERY EXPENSIVE NEW PURSE. We'd seen it while shopping almost a year ago and he remembered and went bk to get it. Sweet right? well I put my very new expensive purse in the empty chair nxt to me. . Ladies understand this. . \n\nthe guy kept grabbing my purse and the chair closer to him. so i pulled it back since this made me very VERY nervous. Then he yells at me saying how do you know someone's not sitting there? I said b/c there's nobody sitting there and no food there. so he slides a drink in front of it. after taking a huge sip? wth? really? I ignored him, an hr later and to make a long story short he gets the manager and she sides w/ him and instead of being mad at the fact that he grabbed my purse out of my hands and threw it across the bar - she gets a chair to put my purse nxt to the chair it was already in. \n\nLuckily the guy and his imaginary friend finished cussing me out and left. I will never go bk. The bartender the male and female were both nice to me but neithe rof them stuck for me to tell the manager that no, there was never anybody sitting there and this guy was being a jerk to a local patron. \n\nThe custoemr that sat there after him was so nice and bought my bf and I a round of drinks, so nice. he was visiting from CA and was great. Sad how you can have both ends of the spectrum within minutes. I cant blame the bar/cantina for the behaviour of this guy but I can blame them for the handling of the situation. Looking back I should have just left when he started harrassing me but hindsight is 20/20. \nI will never go back to this casino again. 0
+Dined here on 5/17...average at best...food ok, margaritas eh...service ok...ambience eh...there's two other similar restaurants that I can think of in Las Vegas that offer more authenticity, tastier cuisine and much better margaritas. Try Viva Zapatas on E. Craig Rd. if you're in North Las Vegas or Lindo Mihoacan on Flamingo Rd. in East Las Vegas. You'll get more bang for your $$. 0
+It was ok. Was there for Saturday night rib night. Hubby & I had a 5.00 off coupon. Really a good deal for the price we paid. Join the B connected loyalty program for deals. We would come here again. 1
+We were having a problem and they were working on an RV next to ours. They charged us $154.00 and didn't fix anything. In fact they caused another problem that I had to fix. They recommended that we take it to them so they could fix it. They diagnosed the problem, however, it was the wrong diagnoses. Johnny Walker RV took the RV and had it fixed in a 1/2 hour and they only charged us $54.00. I will never use these people again and I will never recommend them. They caused more problems and fixed nothing. 0
+First, I'll talk about the Pros. The Pros are the boarders. Nicest people you'll ever meet. Plus, you have miles of open trail riding. However, speaking for myself the Cons out weighed the Pros. The Cons are the following: inconsistency in feeding times (especially on the weekends), stalls cleaned every third day, once a month manure is spread within horse's stall, water buckets are changed once a week on Friday (unless a Holiday falls on it then it's the following week), horses are fed alfalfa cubes twice a day unless specified (leaving a lot of unsatisfied horses losing weight or over licking salt blocks), manure is dumped in riding arena, most of the staff including the special needs individuals lack insight on equine health issues, horses are moved from stall to stall without talking to horse's owner first, the Ranch Owner never walks the boarding area to address boarder's concerns or look at the boarder's horses (personally, I saw her twice in two months and I try to be there at least five days a week) and finally the Ranch Owner's behavior was unprofessional by yelling at me in front of other boarders She should have pulled the me off to the side and spoken to me privately. I wouldn't recommend Rocking H to horse owners who are proactive advocates in their horse's well being and overall care because it wouldn't be appreciated at this facility. These facts are what I observed and experienced first hand. The Owner will tell you I'm disgruntled and inexperienced. I'm the first to admit, you can never learn enough when you own a horse. Information changes day by day and it's important to have an open mind to new ideas. 0
+If you have ever been here you would not have to read a yelp review to know it's an unsanitary disaster. If you haven't been here, I recommend not even visiting because it will make you depressed that people allow their animals to be housed in such conditions. Poor care and abhorred conditions are the standard and anyone who is not content with that will quickly move to another facility. There are many other low cost boarding options on the outskirts of Las Vegas and while they may not be 100% ideal, there is nothing worse than this establishment. Keep your horses safe and healthy. Enjoy your time when you're out with them and have peace of mind when you are not out with them that they are well cared for. Do not make the mistake of boarding your horses here. 0
+These guys were fantastic. I called, got an estimate and used the yelp voucher which saved me $40 on my service. We just moved here and needed new keys cut for our mailbox. They were here exactly on time (wooowwww). He did his work quick and efficiently and charged me exactly what I was quote over the phone! Satisfied. 1
+"I went to ER with terrible pain on my left side and it could barely breathe... My chest Xray was wrongly diagnosed and i was sent home from ER still in total pain... I had never been to the ER in my life so i went home thinking maybe i was being a baby about the pain.... 2 days later i woke up in the middle of the night in so much pain even worse than before... I told my husband to drive me to the ER and he was like \""""Why, they didn't admit you last time?\"""" I told him i don't care and to take me NOW.... I get there and they bring me back for another chest Xray and my left lung was almost collapsed... The ER thanked me for coming back so soon.... Shame on St Rose and Shame on Radiology Associates of Nevada .... Now i owe them tons of money .... they almost cost me my life and now they are sending me bill after bill... I feel that if i was diagnosed properly the first ER visit that i would not of spent 3 WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL!!!" 0
+I hate this Von's. I will actually drive to the one in Boca Park, which is further away, because I prefer it better. The Pharmacy staff is horrible and so is the check out staff. I've had to go here on rare occasions and always end up dissatisfied. 0
+This Pizza Hut is great. For chain pizza this location seems to make it like was back in the day. When I order pan pizza it is thick and cooked all the way through. They always have deals as most pizza places do. When they have the deals for any pizza, any size, any crust, I wish they would honor that and not charge extra for stuffed crust. Any crust means ANY CRUST. Okay... I got that out. \n\nThe wings are bomb-diggity! if you don't know about Wing Wednesday then you should check it out. Wings are 50 cents each. I get an order of 8 buffalo burnin' hot (boneless) for $4 and it comes with a side of dressing. There is a good selection of flavors.\n\nSometimes I order for delivery but usually just pick it up since it is close to my home and quicker. I always order online and never have any problems. 1
+I was shocked to see the relatively decent reviews on Yelp as I had a pretty awful experience here. While I don't actually know you, I respect you as my fellow Yelper and will not bore you with the details. Nor will I discourage you from trying Grape Street for yourself. However, I will never consider coming back. 'Nough said. 0
+Over priced. Understaffed. Slow service. Poor presentation of food. After waitress (who was very nice) dropped off food didnt see her again til it was time to pay. Wont be going back. 0
+This place sucked.\nThe chef was standing around in the middle of the dining room coughing into his hands, scratching his nose and wearing a dirty apron. Gross. All this while watching his wait staff run arounds without a thought of running some food or helping them get out of the weeds. He was just texting on his phone or drinking a beer at the bar. Really unprofessional and disrespectful towards his staff.\n\nNow for the ambiance- the place was cute but for some reason the lights were placed behind the fans making a strobe light effect on all the tables. If this doesn't give you an epileptic seizure it will definitely give you a minor headache.\n\nAll this could have been overlooked if the food was good. But it wasn't. Quite the opposite actually. The bread sent to the table was stale and frankly would not have been good even if it was fresh. $40 for some dinky frozen shrimp with soggy breadcrumbs and an undressed salad with dry chicken was unimpressive.\n\nI've been in the business a long time, we go out to eat very often and I am definitely never coming back here again. 0
+What a great girl time. My daughter and I went in for mani-pedi's. I love how they offer their services on a menu like a sushi restaurant. My feet are so soft. I got the CND shellac French Manicure. Kelly was so nice and answered all of my questions. Great job! \nP.S. When we left my daughter realized her toe was smudged so we went back and they fixed it with a smile:). I will definitely be back! 1
+I am a Starbucks fanatic and I visit at least one Starbucks location a day. I know many Baristas and I also know they move from location to location quite a bit. With all that being said, my favorite Starbucks location, today, is the Lake Mead/Buffalo location.\n\nThe staff is competent, cordial, and extremely efficient. It is one of the busiest locations in North West Las Vegas but they are always able to get you your drink quickly. \n\nIt is equipped with a drivethru and a rather large out door seating area. The indoor seating is usually crouded and not the best for large groups. There are always patrons sitting down in this location which tells you nothing but good things about the location. 1
+The staff here was very friendly and extremely nice. However, I brought a ring in to be sized of which the jeweler in the back said he could do there. When he was done I noticed the stone was now loose. I pointed it out and they said they couldn't fix it there they would have to send it to the main location. I wanted to wear the ring so I kept it. Then I realized a week later looking at the ring close up because the stone was loose, that the stone actually had a chip in it. This was not there when I originally brought it in. I was very upset. Not only was the stone loose now in the ring, but there was a chip in the stone as well. Not happy. 0
+This was the second time I have visited Road Runner, the first was about 5 years ago. My husband and I decided to give it another chance, as it was very late and we were hungry. The menu was pretty small and there was only one bartender late night to serve us...And I still looked past it all in order to give them a second chance. I usually don't take too much of an acount into small menus or slow service when it's late night. My eggs and bacon were decent, my husband's sandwich was ok, and then....later that night....kaboom food poisoning. Can't usually blame one place, but it was the only place we had eaten together in days, and the last meal I had was a frozen meal from the microwave, I'd say there's a pretty good chance the culprit was right there at road runner. As if I needed an excuse not to go back. Too bad, the location was great. 0
+This is an awful insurance company. They lure you into signing with them, they are very kind at getting your credit card number and making you a costumer, but when they call you to collect a remaining balance larger than what the insurance company is able to pay and you contact them hoping that they have an answer, it was a mistake on their part or something of the sort- they leave you hanging and say you should have read everything carefully and called if you had questions. In an insurance company as limited as this one, they should make the effort to reach out to their costumers and one on one inform them of their benefits as well as of their responsibilities as a patient so that when you receive a call from a collection company about lab work that was done to you requested by your doctor who is well aware of your insurance policy, you don't feel like you have been scammed; or better yet you never receive a collectors call because you are well informed of your plan. What is the point of paying for insurance month to month to be left with a bill that is higher than what your insurance will cover? If you didn't have insurance, the doctor and the lab would be very cautious as to express to you the total in numbers of the work you are getting done, prior to getting it done- or simply would avoid performing such work because you don't have the right insurance or money. It's an absolute scam from all parts of the healthcare system and it really is unfortunate that the only liable person is the patient who was played by all parts. Health Plan of Nevada is a scam along with physicians and laboratories who play the game. 0
+Since the Laser Quest in Las Vegas opened in 1998 or 1999, this has been one of my favorite places in the valley to hang out and have a good time.\n\nAdmittedly, I did have a lot more fun playing the game when I was between the ages of 12-18 since it's such a great place to hang out for high-schoolers and middle-schoolers, but I still have a blast every time I go....otherwise I wouldn't be coming back after playing thousands of games!\n\nI can't exactly remember how much games are running for these days, but I will say this. If you like the first game you play and you plan to play a lot, buy a membership. It saves you money every time you play, and it adds up quickly if you get really into it.\n\nThis particular version of the game is very simple and enjoyable for a couple of reasons. \n\n1) There isn't a heat sensor on the bottom of the gun that you have to hold while you shoot. This is incredibly convenient because I like to shoot with one hand sometimes.\n\n2) There aren't any bases around the arena you can shoot to get extra points so you can focus on just running around shooting the other players.\n\n3) There are plenty of targets on each pack to shoot people....shoulders, front, back, the sides of the laser gun and down the barrel of the gun. It gives you so much stuff to aim for!\n\n4) The maze is wicked cool and HUGE. There are three towers you can shoot from as well as an extensive floor space. The mirrors on the walls are also fun to bounce shots off of and sometimes you can catch people by surprise with them\n\nOnce a month, they do a lock-in event from 11:45PM-6AM where you can pretty much play as many games as you want in those hours. It's a fantastic deal and a great time. In addition, they sometimes play different types of games instead of the free-for-all games you get during normal business hours. \n\nThey also have a handful of video games out in the lobby to play while you're waiting for the game.\n\nAdmittedly, I haven't tried Battle Blast yet, but this is probably the best laser tag you'll find in town. Most definitely light years ahead of the horrible equipment they have at the Adventuredome at Circus Circus. \n\nCome down and have fun! 1
+This Chuck E Cheese's location is similar to whiping before you use the toilet; it's all out of order. The only reason I used a poop reference is that this place is crappy.\n\nWe came here on Memorial Day with the kids (4 and 6) for some pizza and fun. The pizza is similar to Little Caesers, and is perfectly fine for kids, but the fun wasn't as easy to swallow. \n\nThere were at least 6 machines that did not work, yet had no out-of-order sign posted. While this place isn't the most expensive source of entertainment for kids in the valley, nobody should be tossing their money away due to a lazy staff.\n\nThe bathrooms were messy, and the place had an overall dirty feeling to it. When it came time to cash in the kids' tickets, we waited at the ticket counter for a good ten minutes before being helped. Do you realize that they have prizes listed for 150,000 tickets? Can you imagine having 150,000 tickets in a drawer somewhere in your house? Ridiculous!!\n\nFor the money you'll waste here, you're better off doing something outside with the kids, ordering (or cooking) pizza, and then taking them to the toystore; it will be cheaper, healthier, and less mousey. 0
+"I would never recommend Chuck E Cheese at 7381 Lake Mead, Las Vegas NV. I just had my son's birthday party at Chuck E Cheese and it was so disorganized. I hope that my guests did not realize it. \n\nThe party hostess was friendly at first, she got our orders for the kids pizza and adult pizzas. She said, okay i have that you are having 14 kids. I looked at her with a startled expression and said, no I am having 20 kids. She looked at the plates on the table and was like \""""oh I guess I could of looked at all those plates\"""". I was like, what have I got myself into. There were clearly 20 plates on the table, but she didn't have the correct information. \n\nI never saw the party hostess around until the manager saw me getting my own pitchers and I asked for more plates. I had to fill up my own pitchers after they were empty. The tables weren't cleaned off to the very end. I was surprised the cake was ready for the \""""Big Chuck E Cheese\"""" show. The other \""""party host / hostess\"""" seemed more attentive to their guests vs. my party hostess. I am not sure if she just didn't care or if she was overwhelmed with the 20 + kids we had. I have had my kid's birthday parties at other facilities (Child's Play, Laser Tag, Sky zone etc) and those experiences were wonderful. The other party host at (Child's Play, Laser Tag, Sky zone, etc) were always around or if they needed to go on break there was always someone else around. Another thing was the \""""ticket blaster\"""", she never explained the ticket blaster, that my son FINALLY went in. She said, oh did he already do the ticket blaster and I was like no I was waiting for you. She said, oh that (and she pointed) party host is doing the ticket blaster. By that time, I just gave up on the party host. I took my son to the other hostess who was wonderful. i always give a $50.00 tip to my party hostess/host but she received a $10.00. I don't even think she deserved that. \n\nThe only thing she seemed to be on top of was handing me the bill. \n\nI would never recommend Chuck E Cheese on Lake Mead in La's Vegas." 0
+I've had Dr Mike treat me since June of this year 2013. He gave me 16 crowns and my smile back. He has truly changed my life.\n\nHis office staff has been wonderful and so professional.\n\nHe's the doc you need to correct any dental issues. 1
+"Can I start this review with a little emoesque touch.... I am sad... To say the least. I hear from every direction that jimmy johns is #1, the best, the winner, the best looking, best smelling, moi guapo, the sexiest sandwich this side of the Rio grand and for that I say to you all, I am glad that none of you happened to be my wing man in my younger days. This place was T-T-T-Terrible. Pulling up to this joint I was curious if the recommendations would pay off and at first glance I thought yes it would. I mean pulling up to place that has a bright neon sign that clearly says Free Smells seems comical and like they had something up their sleeves. Open the door and POW you are hit with the smell of Pickles and floor cleaner but I can look past that so I take a quick look at the menu and decide to grab a gargantuan, the wife figured you can go wrong with a BLT and the kids would kick down a turkey and cheese. \n\nI know that the order sounds pretty ordinary and seems pretty easy to achieve greatness, unfortunately that was not the case. After waiting in the cramped quarters for our sandwiches we sat down to see what the jimmy johns hype is all about and that first bite was like the moment your parents popped your favorite balloon and all the air shot out of it and you felt completely let down. Okay so that might be a little much and if it felt like that then you may want to be checked for daddy issues but I assure you it was not good. \n\nI was hungry so I dealt with my sandwich but my wife asked me to try her BLT and see if I thought the bacon was no good or something and even though I thought for a second that she was over reacting and in my mind I mumbled, \"""" come on Hun, bacon is bacon\"""" as I took a bite I began to scream in my mind, \"""" What the hell is that, it is definitely not bacon\"""". so first thing was first she stripped the bacon out of her sandwich and decided to pull a piece of turkey out of the kids sandwich and transform her BLT to a turkey sandwich in hopes for a better experience but the issue was that the turkey sandwich had only one slice of meat and we couldn't just give the kids a bread sandwich now could we. \n\nI don't want to turn this into a 100% rant but unfortunately to all of you Jimmy Johns Lovers that I know, please warn me before we hand out next time.... I'll grab Subway. I'm sorry was that a low blow, Well sometimes the truth is like a kick in the metaphorical nutts." 0
+Great place tucked away by the lake! Had a great experience with a tremendous massage. Reasonably priced. Way better than going to the overpriced Red Rock Spa. I will be back! 1
+I hate to admit it that this was my first time going to K-mart. I've always gone to Walmart, but as I was in the area and just needed a notebook, I stopped in here. I can't say if this is better or worse than other K-marts, but compared to Walmart this place has room for improvement. The staff was super friendly, but I found this place to be as expensive as office supply stores for some pens and a notebook. I got my notebook, but I don't think I'll be going back unless I'm in a bind. 0
+"I would recommend OBGYN Specialist to anyone!! I have felt that I matter to them as a person, not just a patient since the moment I walked in there a few years ago. I recently suffered an ectopic pregnancy and they were on top of the situation medically as well as helping me emotionally. The \""""bedside manner\"""" I received was one of a kind and I can't imagine going through this hard time with any other doctor." 1
+"Out of all my life, I've never HATED a practice this much in my life. Whenever I call I'm on hold for 15-25 mins minimum. They call me and tell me my results are positive and then they send me a letter saying my results are negative, so which one is it then???? So I call them waited on hold just for them to tell me \""""THEY DONT KNOW and that They have to call me the next day \"""". Mind you I had my Pap smear January 31 and didn't get results for 2.5 weeks, and the ONLY reason I got my results by phone is because I called them 4 times, but those 4 times they told me they'd call me back, NEVER DID. and come to find out my results never came back from the lab. Then I get a letter 1 week later saying my results are normal. I go to get my medical records from them to change doctors and wait 40 mins for them to tell me they can't get it off the computer because \""""they have a new system\"""". The staff is absolutely horrid and inappropriate. I only went there once and they have put me through way too much. These people don't care about their patients at all." 0
+I had a terrible experience with OBGYN Specialists. I called in September for an appointment and was told that they only see new patients every so often. I made an appointment with Dr. Reynolds for DECEMBER 8. That's 3 months that I had to wait the for very next available appointment.\n\nThen, on December 4 I get a call saying they had to schedule a surgery during my appointment and that we'd need to reschedule. They then proceed to start telling me available times in FEBRUARY. Ridiculous and SO rude. The doctors might be good but the wait and rudeness I was treated with is so not worth your time and money. 0
+"Good doctor but horrible care. \n\nDr. Swainston's office is horribly managed. From three hours waits for appointments, to \""""forgetting\"""" to send prescriptions to the pharmacy to \""""forgetting\"""" to follow up on positive lab test results, and \""""forgetting\"""" that you are there for an appointment, they are the worst run medical practice I have ever seen. \n\nI understand that some of the problem may stem from the fact that Dr. Swainston is a good surgeon and he has a busy practice. But lots of doctors have busy practices yet they have adequate competent staffing. You can never get access to him and it's almost impossible to even get the attention of a nurse. You have to double check everything that is being done as they promise to do things and then do it wrong or never do it at all. You have to constantly be on hold only for them to take a message and then not bother calling you back. \n\nFor a prescription that was supposed to have several refills authorized, I had to call nurse to get it, called twice without a call back, and finally gave up trying to get the nurse. I got an appointment to see the doctor to try to get it filled, get told that they had sent it in and that pharmacy had made a mistake, told me they would resend it to make sure, never sent it, had to wait for 4 days over a long weekend to get a nurse to call me back to try to get it authorized. Why does it take over a half dozen phone calls and an additional doctor visit to follow up just to get one prescription that was supposed to have refills already to get written properly? Why does it have to take 6 hours out of my life to get one prescription properly filled?\n\nThis is just one example. \n\nI had a surgery with Dr. Swainston several months ago. I had a lot of complications. And I believe that all of them were due to the fact there was not proper care before and after the surgery. So does it matter how good a surgeon is if the pre-care and post-care is crappy? I suffered needlessly for months due to their bad care. \n\nIf you have any other choice, avoid this doctor. He's good but his team is clearly overwhelmed and/or does not care enough to improve the care it gives it's patients. It's just not worth it. It's really a nightmare dealing with them. I am so glad I no longer need to deal with their practice again." 0
+My review is for maternity ward only. I have never been to the er or any other place in the hospital. This hospital gave me the best delivery experience of my life. Each Dr/nurse was so caring and always checked on me and my pain level. One of the nurses even recorded my delivery so my husband could be included in the video + cord cutting. Food was 9/10. Yes it really was that good!! Nurses were so caring. Thank you MV staff 1
+Called this location prior to visit, the boy that answered the phone was so rude we didn't even want to go. Food is good so we gave 2 stars. 0
+HORRIBLE!\n\nWe got a late night dinner there and everything was horrible. First, it looked like it was closed. I am sure that the employees do this so people just drive away (I wish we did). Our order was wrong. Cold and super greasy fries. \n\nand the chicken sandwich was RAW! If you think it's a pain to cook chicken late at night because it takes awhile SAY YOU ARE ALL OUT! But never rush it.\n\nThis place needs to either be under new management or torn down. Start over with a place that gives a damn. 0
+Nevada Orthopedic and Spine is HORRID. I went to the Stephanie office with my elderly mother who needs a shot in her knee of gel to help her walk. The first shot went alright, but as we came 6 months later to get the second shot, in both knees, the process was just horrible. We have been waiting for more than a month to have them get the shot for her, she has 2 insurance companies, and still no return calls. The assistant to Dr. Kestrup Mabel, is rude, as well as condescending to me and my mother, and the other assistant to Dr. Kestrup is Cynthia who does not ever call us back. The patient advocate is not a patient advocate, because she doesn't call you back either. The office is huge, and has a large number of doctors, who I believe are not worried about the patient, but worried about how much money they can get. \n\nIf you are looking for an Orthopedic doctor, do not, I repeat do not go to Nevada Orthopedic and spine, they are HORRID. I have called the office over 10 times, and left messages, and no answer. \n\nThey are not interested in patient care, but the bottom line. 0
+"Update: I asked for my medical records and guess what? Both incomplete and inaccurate! Surprise! They didn't do full intake on me during my multiple visits so just \""""copied\"""" what was there. Also, no radiology reads on 2 of 3 imaging session which means going to another doc they will typically not accept the image, only the printed report from the radiologist. (Like I was born yesterday.)\n\nI have a call in to them to try and get the records corrected ad to get the balance of the documents all I can add is SHEESH!!!\n\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nJust when I thought it couldn't get any worse. A place that treats by the joint when you have multiple joint problems a place that obviously doesn't think about the patient but more about billings.\n\nI called today to find out when my apointment with another doc was. I called May 6th to reschedule it from tomorrow to another day but forgot to write down the new day. As it turns out, that doctor only works Monday and Wednesday and only time I can get out of work early are Tues & Thurs which is why I called to reschedule the appointment they made for me without asking my availability!\n\nSo... Dr. Ashman has issued a \""""divorce of care letter\"""". Oh gee. I'm so hurt. It won't prevent me from seeing the 2 doctors at this practice who have already given me less than 3 minutes of their time but I will no longer be able to go to Nevada Orthopedic.\n\nROFL! Perhaps Dr. Ashman doesn't realize that before you get a divorce you have to get married and because I NEVER saw him because he walked out on me, kind of hard to get a divorce.... but I did refuse his proposal that I wait longer than the 40 minutes I had already been there because I had my cell phone in my hand when he finally walked in the room.\n\nBTW...when I was in the elevator going down after I left Ashman's office I was grumbling and someone in scrubs asked me what was up. I said I was waiting for a doc that was 40 minutes late and he got mad because I had my cell phone in my hand (not talking, just checking work e-mails, etc since the wait was so long.... and I told him Ashman walked out and I walked out on him a few minutes later) Reply for the guy in scrubs? \""""Good for you. He treats everyone that way\""""\n\nJust as an FYI, when I saw another doctor for another joint, he was well over an hour late and while he wasn't overtly rude, the rest of the staff had gone home and he clearly wanted to as well so I got the bums rush with a quick referral to MRI)\n\nIt seems to me that if this place cared about their patients, they might want to look about their process that makes patients wait so long, see so many doctors and allows doctors to be so overtly rude. Any other place would have FIRED an employee for being such a rotten egg. MD or not if you hate your job so much and hate people so much... time to look for another job!" 0
+"The decor is classic dark brew pub. It works. A nice place to hang with your friends or just chill by yourself.\n\nAn above average pub menu. The breakfast menu is pretty good, with lots of choices. We like it - my sweetie loves to come here.\n\nToday we showed up a bit late for breakfast, so we fastened onto the lunch menu. Again, lots of choices. I went with the \""""round mountain\"""" roast beef sandwich, my sweetie went with the Paradise Carnita sandwich. We both had the home made chips,,, my sandwich was okay -- it was as advertised -- but it was kinda bland for my taste. Not Steiner 's fault, the roast beef sandwich would be killer for someone with a blander palette than mine. The Paradise Carnita sandwich was absolutely KILLER.\nSo full of flavor -- an awesome choice, sweetie loved it as did I. I know what Im ordering on my next visit. Pulled pork ( carnita style ) with spicy sauce and pico de gallo served on a sweet sourdough roll. Amazing sandwich.\n\nGood selection of beers - on tap and in bottles. Service was good, and the prices are fair. Recommended." 1
+Nothing special. Not a great breakfast place and their Italian dinner items are bland. Went twice. Never again. On my second visit we went with another couple that had an Entertainment Book coupon. The staff wouldn't allow us to sit together and use both coupons. (Only one coupon per table, they said, although that wasn't specified on the coupon.) So our friends had to sit at a table next to us and we shouted at each other to have a conversation. Ridiculous.\n\nPlus their highly touted banana bread reeks of artificial banana flavoring, not fresh bananas; and their special potatoes (served instead of standard hash browns) are like thick, hard, and slightly greasy potato chips.\n\nI don't get the couple of enthusiastic reviews here. Perhaps they have a storied past, but for a Vegas newcomer (two months) this isn't even up to a Denny's standard. 0
+"I recently discovered this location a month ago and am glad that is saves me a drive from the Charleston location I used to frequent. Even though this location is popular and busy I've always been able to find a seat with minimal wait times. I was satisfied that it was clean, specials were communicated on the chalk board as soon as you walk in, and everyone is really friendly.\n\nWhat I really enjoy here is the basic breakfast since it's one of my favorite meals, I got the ham and eggs with toast. Sure what I choose is a basic breakfast but I loved how it's all freshly made and the ham was cooked well and not overly salty. I've eaten here with friends who've gotten the \""""Kitchen Sink Omelet\"""" and various sandwiches and everyone has always left full and with boxes for the leftovers.\n\nIf you're up for a clean, friendly, and delicious breakfast/lunch place with friends I'm sure anyone can find something on the menu. I've already added this to one of my options on weekend mornings." 1
+Anyone going MUST try the fried zucchini it's AMAZING!! Great service and great food!! The servings are huge!! You can not beat the price. We will definitely be returning and recommending it to everyone. 1
+I was a big fan HOWEVER they closed my location and the new facilities SUCK they don't have all the machines they had at the other location, and the place just plain blows now. The have cheap shit equipment- What the hell is wrong with them, are they trying to be an LA FITNESS DUMP. The new place(s) are loaded with cardio equipment, WTF. \n\nThey need to open a WORLD GYM or POWERHOUSE GYM out here because Golds sold out.\n\nSUCKS NOW, IT'S A BITCH GYM.. Join 24hr fitness and go through the motions there.. 0
+I got a staph infection the first day I went here. I've been stuck inside for the past week because of this... and at 26 I have a pretty good immune system, rarely ever am I sick. \n\nI believe this happened on the MMA mats (could have been the equipment though), the instruction itself was good, the people were cool, but the mats stunk terribly... as if they've rarely been washed. I've trained in other MMA gyms for about a year now, and have never had an issue (where mats are cleaned regularly). \n\nAt $20/mo it sounds like a deal, but $200+ in meds and otc products could have you rethinking things. Overall, I guess you get what you pay for. 0
+Horrible. Just plain horrible. Like the other review, get one star cause I have to. Ordered a small chili with cheese. Asked for some chili sauce packets on the side. A spicy chicken sandwich combo with a side of ranch. The wifey was nice enough to get it in the first place, so I can't complain to her. No ranch. No chili sauce. No spoon to eat the chili. No straw for the drink. No napkins to wipe hands with. Did get ketchup for the fries, but didn't eat them because they were colder than the ice in my drink. I was soooooo angry I actually called. The manager offered to give me the stuff if I drove down and pick up the items. There was no mention of a refund or a gift card for a future order. Doesn't matter because I won't be going back. 0
+If you are looking for professional teachers to challenge you, but still have a family atmosphere The Pointe Dance Center is the place! Donna Frias is the owner and has been a complete joy to me and my family for years. She has a lot of experience in the entertainment world and it shows in her studio. They also have competing teams which is a great experience for kids and teens. PDC competes from California to New York City. They truly make you feel like family after one class! Feel the beat and head to PDC! 1
+Crazy high ripoff prices! 0
+This place is sub par. The service is great and the staff are really friendly but the food is only edible at best. My wife and I caught an early dinner here last night. The decor was dated and the other patrons were all probably from Sun City, but whatever. We ordered the dinner special which comes with soup, appetizers and two main courses. We received the wonton soup first which was bland. Then we got out appetizers that consisted of fried wontons, fried shrimp and egg rolls. They were a bit greasy but edible. Finally came our main course of orange chicken, mongolian beef and bbq pork fried rice. The portions were a bit small and the food was flavorless. I never had orange chicken and mongolian beef that tasted quite like this. I mean I have had some terrible chinese food before, but the sauce they used for both dishes were pretty unique. Again, everybody was incredibly nice and I really wanted to like this place, but my taste buds won out. I know it's hard to find decent chinese food away from the spring mountain area, but there are definitely better than this(although I'm still searching for my go to place). 0
+I've been eating here for about 20 years and is my hands down favorite place in Vegas. 1
+Wow-wee-wow! I didn't hate this place; I sure liked it a lot better than the previous reviewer (Tiger W.), but it was rather mundane.... 'ho-hum', if you will. Not terrible at all, just nothing special. Good if you're hungry and not looking for a fancy-schmancy experience. I recommend on those terms. Good price. 0
+I'm pretty much only going to review their beer selection because that is all that concerns me. Lee's has a decent selection. It's the best I have seen so far here in Las Vegas. I have seen stores with better selections in places like Chicago, but if you are a beer connoisseur then this might be the best you can find in the area. Also, they provide a discount if you pay with cash (debit cards count as cash as well), so you can get some pretty good deals.\n\nThere is a Lee's closer to where I live, but this one is close to work so I occasionally just pick something up on the way home. And no I'm not an alcoholic, I just enjoy fine beers. 1
+"Today, two clerks at the Eastern store insisted that \""""Extra Dry\"""" champagne was drier than \""""Brut.\"""" WRONG!!!" 0
+I have used this business for a while for my dry cleaning. I took in a skirt to be shortened. The skirt is a gauzy material that is difficult to work with. I went to pick it up and the hem was terribly crooked. I showed them and asked it to be fixed. I went to pick it up again and it's still about an inch uneven. I requested the $15 I paid for alterations to be refunded so I can take it somewhere else. They refused and said the skirt is wearable. I requested the woman to call the owner to request the refund. She called and had a long conversation. After the conversation, she said no and THEY DON'T WANT CUSTOMERS LIKE ME!!! 0
+"This is the second time I have dined at Yummy Sushi. The first time we dined here it was by chance; we were hungry and we're just cruising Lake Mead Blvd looking for a place to eat. Had I written the review the first time, I would have given 4.5 stars. The fish was fresh and delicious. We tend to get nigiri and sashimi only. The server was friendly and the sushi chefs too.\n\nWe had the same server and she is very friendly and nice. Now, here is where it all goes awry. We order a couple of hand rolls, it was good. I love yellow tail, so I requested an order of hamachi nigiri. The sushi chef prepares it and hands it to me while my man is away in the bathroom. I look at it and it does not look like yellowtail. I take one small bite and I can barely bit into it. On top of that he tried to add something to the fish to make it more edible. I still don't know what it was.\n\n My man comes back from the bathroom and I look at him and he says \""""what is that?\"""" I said, \""""supposedly yellowtail\"""". My man takes a bite, looks at the sushi chef and says \""""Yellowtail??\"""" He only said one word with a question in his voice and the sushi chef immediately says, \""""oh so sorry I give you better piece, I accidentally give you piece that was bleeding\"""". What??? I have been eating sashimi for 15 years now, my man a little longer. We know good sashimi. He tried to pull one over on us and I felt really insulted. He shouldn't be serving that to anyone, even if they hadn't known the difference.\n\nShame on you owner and sushi chef! (slap on the hand) I thought I had found a great place to have sushi in town, now I will have to resume my search. I never mess around with raw fish, all it takes is one bad experience for me to scrap a place. Your place is officially scrapped Sir! I know I am a dissenting review and perhaps he was having a *moment* whatever. SCRAPPED!" 0
+Yummy yummy yummy! I ordered the Romeo and a taste like your ex girlfriend roll to go and while I was waiting, the nice waitress gave us complimentary pancakes. The The only thing that got deducted one star is the fried shrimp on the ex roll. It was cold. Highly recommend though! The customer service here is always welcoming and very friendly!! 1
+"Without a doubt, this is my favorite sushi spot in Las Vegas. \n\nSince Eric, the owner/main sushi chef, took over back in 2008 this place has been FANTASTIC. \n\nAs far as pinpointing my favorite item on the menu...that's difficult. I love the Passion Roll and the Tuna Karai, which is EXTRA spicy here. The Screaming Orgasm is also fantastic.\n\nAll of the hot food I've ever had here has been great as well, especially the Bulgogi Beef and the green onion pancakes. Absolutely delicious!\n\nAside from the fact that Eric is a fantastic cook, he is a very warm and friendly person. I can't count the number of times that I've been having a meal up at the sushi bar and we've ended up talking for a solid hour or more about our lives and whatever sport happens to be playing on the television. He's also occasionally makes me a random roll for free to try out and none of these random dishes have ever been disappointing!\n\nWhile some will be turned off by the fact that this spot doesn't have an \""""All You Can Eat\"""" option, I think it's worth the extra money considering how amazing the food tastes." 1
+Freshest sashimi artfully presented is near 5*(but the smallest micro cuts) when served by the talented and caring Eric, BUT SADLY the wait for food service here is ridiculously long as the charming Eric tries to personally accommodate everyone, and I mean everyone (Mission Impossible). The waitresses are sweet though mediocre & persistently to pushy with refills (I still have a half of beer left and she wants me to order another??)... if your not careful you will have easily polished off 3 beers before you even get your first order. Typically we wait at least 30 minutes after sit down until first food order arrivals... tastes great, but not fun and no way worth the long waits for food (usually 2 and half hours for a few orders and a lot of beer and saki) and then there's the big, almost Tokyo priced, ticket at the end. We have visited this Yummy Grill only 10 times hoping service would improve, but unfortunately not to be. I trust your experience here will be perfect if it's ONLY Eric and you )with no other patrons to share him with), otherwise this long time native L.A. sushi addict highly recommends you journey to the fabulous Sen Sushi for the complete package of joy and sushi happiness. 0
+"Thanks for Tien for setting up this awesome UYE! Minus the fact late for his own UYE. Lol! Also BIG time shout out too Kevin for following his lead with sushi tasting menu or who knows like having whatever he stay having! Reason why Kevin duke and just another yelper that secret spot is out. Mahalo for letting rest of us yelpers in.\n\nIt been long time since went for sushi a la carte. AYCE is just the way too go get little bit of everything and keep going until one tummy is happy in life. Yummy talk about Sushi change up in life!!! Sometimes in life or food not about quantity but quality. OMG! Everything the quality was unreal. The sushi chef Eric showing us some of the fish just got in since was tuesday. He had this amazing looking needlefish or sayari. I never had before but said that few times. They have boards with different fish gets in every week everyone talks about the uni. Unfortunately they did not have it. =( The sayari sashimi style knowing literally cut fresh off the bone. It served with quail egg mixed together was perfect balance. It same came too sweet shrimp. Deep fry the head good stuff dipped in the sauce. Sayari bones too! Every sushi was amazing flavors, depth, and stuff like scallops never had in sushi restaurant. Scallops that blew my mind! Fresh Oysters combine with the sauce like slurp of sea heaven. Every sushi was more and more amazing. We ended it with american kobe beef roll that by far best speciality rolls EVER! Me more about the nigiri style sushi. It true sushi for me all about the quality of the fish and rice. Sushi in its truest form. Desserts we had the deep fried plum and black sesame seed ice cream. The plum had much more flavor then I could ever imagine. The crispy goodness outside mixed with the plum ice cream very nice. The black sesame seed honestly not fan of. I think that sesame seed in ice cream not meant too be just weird flavor. \n\nThe whole time thinking of Jiro \""""dreams of sushi\"""". I did have one roll. The whole presentation of just one nigiri, few course of sashimi style fish, and the presentations was truly artwork. Too the little details on the oysters it christmas assortment of toppings, sweet shrimp looked like gold flakes on top, sayari tight presentation with the head standing straight up and the quail egg placed perfect on top of the sashimi fish, and go on and on. Tell the passion sushi chef Eric has in every piece of fish. It really refreshing style too see non AYCE cares about the finer details. Once again thanks too Kevin the sushi chef Eric hooked us up with bottle of sake. Yay.\n\nThe service is awesome! Never empty glass and just on it. Without doubt I will be coming back here again!" 1
+The best sushi spot in Vegas! They have the FRESHEST fish you can get despite being in the middle of a desert, haha. The staff is very friendly and attentive and watching the precision the chefs take when making rolls and dishes is amazing. Definitely my new favorite sushi spot. 1
+nah. my friends did not like the poke/seafood salad...and i tasted it, it was not GOOD. 0
+The owners were really nice. Jeff meticulously took his time applying my gel polish. I am a stickler for edge to edge coverage, sealed tips, zero run off on the cuticle. Jeff did a fabulous job. While my nails grew, the gel didnt budge for 3 weeks. This is a definite go-to if you like getting a quality job. Call and make an appointment before you head over. 1
+"Always make a 7 AM appointment (for fasting tests) and usually get called in within 5 minutes of appointment time. Consistently good. We always go to the location at Lake Mead and Buffalo. Staff is pleasant and competent.\nOf course, today I called to get the results and was told that one test was still \""""pending\"""". The lab didn't receive the specimen until after midnight today despite the fact that the blood draw was taken at 7 AM yesterday. That's the last time I make an appointment for a Friday :-).\nOtherwise, I recommend this location highly." 1
+I've been in this place a handful of times, and I guess I never reviewed them. I was going to go in again tonight for late night happy hour so I could refresh myself, so I called in to make sure that still exists. The girl that answered the phone told me there is no happy hour, late night or regular, and there never was. REALLY? I swore I went there with friends and ate $1 sliders. Maybe the food is just always cheap? I dunno, not sure if I want to go back to a bar that doesn't do a happy hour. 0
+Hubby wanted some kind of brunch today with a view. After about 10 minutes of burning some brain cells, I finally remembered this restaurant by a pond or lake off of Buffalo.\nIf you are in need of a nice sit down, take your time brunch with a view, this is the place to be.\nI ordered 3 poached eggs in this wine reduction sauce of mushrooms, ham bits and shallots. My taste buds were in heaven! Hubby ordered the steak and eggs with potatoes which were just as tasty.\nAnd of course we had apple crumb with vanilla ice cream for dessert.\nThis bistro has many different types of wine, (I had an Italian Pinot Grigio with my meal).\nIt was over 100 degrees but very comfortable in the outside seating under the shade with mist spraying. Beautiful big lake with swans, carp and these cute little turtles.\nThe food, ambiance, and waiter all made it a 5 star restaurant! 1
+We've been there three times, trying to square its stellar reputation with our experience; last night was for supper. \n\nSERVICE: It took an hour for the food to arrive; we'd ordered easy appetizers, a burger and a baked chicken dish. Trop Tarde!\n\nSTAFF: We've found them to be engaging, but distracted. The restaurant doesn't deign to put out salt and pepper shakers; I asked two waiters in succession to get those for me. Nothing happened after about 10 minutes, so I got up and went for them myself; lots of confusion and hand-waving to get them, only to find they were not functional. Merde!\n\nAMBIENCE: Nice; the lake, the swans, plausible pseudo-French accents, a neat guy handling the music. C'est bon!\n\nFOOD: The broiled shrimp, cheese grits & remoulade appetizer was execrable. I'm from New Orleans; we board up and condemn restaurants that massacre simple dishes like that. My wife liked the burger, but it didn't like her; it entertained her for 24 hours ;-( My broiled chicken was meh exemplified. Any Albertson's rotisserie can beat it; \u00e9crasez l'inf\u00e2me!\n\nPRICE PERFORMANCE: All this mediocrity for a tipped bill of ~$83?\nScandale!\n\nOVERALL: Alright, kindergarten's over. No more March\u00e9 for me.\nC'est Fini! 0
+Not kid friendly! We arrived around 5 pm, knowing that we did not have a RSVP and expecting a little wait. Upon arriving with our 12 year old daughter the Host stated it would be a little wait. There were 3 more groups of adults that were sat without a RSVP prior to the Host telling us they could not serve us and we had to leave. I have eaten there plenty of times, the food is poor and over priced by sitting by the water is what we go for. That being said go to Garfields next door. Way nicer employees, better food and kid friendly! 0
+This is truly a shining star in Las Vegas. Off the beaten path, this restaurant will offer its diners a superb culinary experience. The wine choices are extensive and ridiculously reasonable, even the high end wines. The menu offers traditional, as well as, modern conceptions with French-flair; all of which are brilliantly executed. There is limited seating, both inside and out, so be sure to make a reservation through yelp. We will definitely be back to dine again. 1
+"Awful costumer service!!! I felt like I was being rushed even though there weren't any people behind me. I'm assuming the woman who \""""assisted\"""" me was a manger because she was the only one I saw in a red shirt. But she needs a course on costumer service. She was very short and acted as if I was wasting her time. I don't care how badly we want bagels we will never return to this location." 0
+These guys are thieves! \nI accompanied my wife to the store one day to have a headlight bulb installed. I tried but was afraid I'd break something, so we let them do it. The $25 installation charge wasn't the problem; the problem occurred when the service technician approached my wife and told her she needed a new set of tires and her AT fluid flushed, along with an oil change.\nOur oil is full synthetic and was just changed 2 months prior and only accumulated 3,000 miles since then. The AT has absolutely no issues and shouldn't be flushed so soon; absolutely no reason. The tires had tons of available tread on them, so we went around the corner to discount tires, where they told us we didn't need tires for at least another 20,000 miles! Go figure. Pep Boys Technicians have little honesty. 0
+Just wanted a trim, got a quick perfunctory cut. Grumpy hairdresser. 0
+So after gambling $120 at the bar with full bets I was told that I didn't gamble enough to have my three beers and shot of whisky comped. Then the bartender comped the guys drinks next me who only gambled $20 and ordered $50 in drinks. This place sucks, especially the staff. Never going there again. 0
+"This shop overcharges for parts, and they will sell service that is not necessary. Shop manager Mike will lie to your face and call you \""""bro.\"""" This is no longer a reputable shop, and they do sloppy work.\n\nI had a front brake job done in the Summer. Within 6 months/4,000 miles, I have brake chatter, and the rear brakes are leaking/locking up, despite checking out fine during the previous inspection. This first brake job was quoted at over $400. After some debate with \""""Scotty,\"""" I was able to get the price reduced, but evidently at the cost of mechanical sabotage. Current repair estimate for the rear is (surprise) over $400.\n\nI paid $40 for an oil change using my own oil. During the change, oil was spilled all over the place, making the motor smoke and stink. \n\nThe shop was more than happy to charge me for a brake bleed that I did not need.\n\nThe manager \""""Mike\"""" does not care about customer service in the least, and when I told him he had lost a customer, he hung up on me. Very unsatisfactory." 0
+"Seriously the worse food for Mexican food. Food was either too salty or too bland. Order the \""""Wet Bean/Cheese Burrito\"""" and 12 rolled tacos. Burrito was horrible assembled and the red sauce was way too salty. The tolled tacos we bland and the guacamole was watered down. I know I don't come here for the service cause it sucks. Lady who took my order was rude, horribly representing service. Food was priced OK but they charge extra to use your credit card and if you want refills on your drinks. \nFor this type of food place, I would totally recommend to go to Don Tortaco or Tacos el Gordo. Way better price, service, and quality." 0
+Small skinny sandwiches with high price-tried it once never again. And openning up across from subway wasn't to smart. 0
+If you want good Mexican food do not go here. It's the Mexican version of mcdonalds and I will never have it again. 0
+Needed to replace a dead battery previously purchased at this Auto Zone. Technician was not helpful in any way and resistant to anything my husband had to say regarding the battery not holding a charge. I understand that AZ has a policy about testing the battery prior to replacement and that's fine. The problem was this guy insisted that they HAD charge the battery before they could replace it. My husband had already had it on the charger and it wouldn't hold a charge. We told him this, but that's not good enough, apparently. Charging the battery takes one hour and we didn't have that much time. He should have swapped out the battery based on his test and the fact that we already charged it. \n\nLong story short, we left and went to another AZ where the battery was promptly replaced. Customer service is lacking at the Jones AZ. 0
+I found the food here to be positively awful. I went because I saw a Food Channel show on BBQ culture in the South, and it gave me a craving that this place cured, but did not satisfy. Yuck. 0
+I have been coming her for a LONG time. They have the best lumpia shanghai! Chicken adobes amazing! A lot of other places have it but this one has a one of a kind taste. Marisa, the owner is a sweetheart. She is always so friendly. I like her turon. Every time I come here It seriously brings back memories of the Philippines. Oh how would love to go back. 1
+Fiesta, with a name like that, you'd think this place would be more of a blast. It should be renamed Siesta. \n\nThis place is gross. No other way to put it. A casino that looks well past it's age. The Fiesta is home to a stagnant, stale scent of cigarettes, a buffet (which may be the grossest place you'll ever eat in your life), a Denny's, Club Tequila, a Mexican restaurant, and an ice skating rink.\n\nPart of Station Casinos, this place must be the blacksheep of their properties. I don't recommend staying here, playing here, or eating here. There are decent acts playing at Club Tequila and who doesn't like making a fool of themselves on the ice. 0
+This is my first 1-star review, after roughly 30 reviews.\nAlthough reviews are subjective in nature, I think that Yelp reviews have an air of objectivity, which is why their reputation is what it is. I follow that credo. \nSince I've lived in Las Vegas, for one reason or another (mainly to play penny slots), I've been to practically every major casino in town, at all times of day: 6 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM, and most recently 2 AM. \nThis is my review of the atmosphere of the Fiesta Rancho casino. I've never stayed in one of their rooms (because I'm a local), I can't remember eating at any of their restaurants, I've never skated on their rink, and I've never gone into any of their nightclubs.\nI'm still scratching my head, regarding reviews written by other locals who live in the NW, yet have stayed in Fiesta rooms (and have checked-in multiple times). Can anyone clear that up for me?\nIn any event, I've not gambled at the Fiesta Rancho more than I have at any other casino.\nHowever, I've personally heard or have been in close proximity to 3 disturbing incidents at this casino, whereas I've not seen 1 at all the other casinos combined.\nWhile playing there, I've heard gun shots coming from the other side of the casino. Many years ago, my car was vandalized in their parking lot. At the time, I didn't pay it a second thought. Last night, a woman's purse was stolen, and the robbers escaped without a security guard in sight. In fact, the woman screamed for a security guard, and one didn't come over for 2 or 3 minutes.\nMaybe this is just a coincidence, but I really don't believe in coincidences.\nLike I said...Even though my own property was vandalized years ago, I continued to play there through last night, so this review is not biased from that event.\nBut, after last night, I'll never play there again. I don't want to worry about potential wrong-doings.\nI'll gamble with money, but I don't wish to gamble with anything more precious.\nSorry. 0
+"I give it 2 stars because I love Dr. Roach: he is an amazing vet and individual. However, I will never return because they gouge you big time. Unless you are made of money and live nearby, I can't see any reason for coming here.\n\nFor instance, I just got my cat's teeth cleaned for $149 after a Living Social discount. The place I took her to normally charges $300. Craig Road quoted me a price of $550 for the exact same procedure.\n\nI have blown so much money at this place for being too lazy to seek out alternatives. Don't be a sucker like me.\n\nOne more thing, I was expecting to also pay for a tooth extraction because one of the doctors at Craig Road told me a fang needed to be removed. I was pleasantly surprised when the new place told me the fang was fine.\n\nI forgot to mention several things previously, and I will rectify the situation now. CRAH is dedicated to one thing and one thing only, and that is to bleed you as much as they can; they care about nothing but money.\n\nOn my last visit to this place, my cat was undergoing a procedure that put her under anesthesia, so I thought this would be an opportune time to get her shaved. Stupid me, one of those brilliant technicians they employ cut her during the process. I could have done that myself, which was why I thought i was doing the right thing by having them do it in the first place. You would think that with those usurious prices they charge they could afford to hire more competent staff. \n\nAnother thing that always bothered me about this place is the way they always take your animal in back to do anything, so you never actually know if they are actually doing what they are charging you for. After visiting other vets my eyes have been opened. I was shocked when another vet actually brought in x-rays and showed them to me. Craig Road never does this, the doctor just comes back in and will say something like everything looked fine and they just want you to take their word for it, while they lighten your wallet by another 140 dollars.\n\nDon't be afraid to ask to see any x-rays, and always ask what a procedure will cost before they perform it, so you don't suffer from sticker shock. Ask what medications will cost before they prescribe them and read up a little beforehand to see if the medication is needed for it could be just another one of their up sells to fatten their bottom line, or better yet, do not go there at all.\n\nAnother reviewer mentioned the high staff turnover. I imagine this could very well be due to a doctor not meeting their upsell quota, since they all recommend as many superfluous procedures as possible. Mike F., the man who responded to my post so sanctimoniously and so shamelessly probably tosses them out on their ear if they are not screwing every customer over to his satisfaction. Mike F. is completely full of shit and like this clip joint he runs, he stinks to high heaven. I wish I could remove those stars.\n\nAnother reviewer asked \""""are all vets crooks?\"""" in her review and I can answer with a definitive no. Do not compare other operations to this place. True, lots of vets will play on your emotions, your love for your animal to separate you from your money but nothing in my experience compares to Craig Road. The culture that is instilled there is almost sociopathic in its callus greed. If my review seems bitter it is because I am angry at myself for having patronized this place too many times. I am to blame more than they are.\n\nIt is sort of like the old parable about the good woman who found a frozen rattlesnake by the side of the road and took it home and nursed it back to health. When the snake recovered it bit her and as she lay dying she asked the snake why it repaid her in such fashion after all she had done for it, and the snake said in reply, \""""look bitch, you knew I was a snake.\"""" \n\nI feel like that gullible woman, or like the idiot who went back to the 3-card Monty game after having already been burned. So again, heed my advice, I implore you, stay away from the snake." 0
+"After seeing this place on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, I decided to give it a try. Guy F. was raving about the place. Ask any BBQ pro about boiling ribs and they will look at you like you just stole their elderly mother's life savings. John Mull's boils their ribs before finishing on the grill but Guy stated \""""this is competition meat\"""".\n\nSo I make the trip there, really strange looking neighborhood and place. Tiny on the inside, luckily it was not crowded. I ordered a 2 meat combo. Ribs and links, I told the young man preparing my plate that I wanted my sauce on the side, he said they don't put sauce on the meat, sauce is over on the counter. Good sign. I looked around as he was preparing my plate then went over to put some sauce in the little containers. All set, got my food and headed out the door. Not really any place to eat there except for some picnic benches outside but it was far too hot to be outside so I decided to head to the nearest covered lot and eat in my car. Finally got to a hotel parking structure and was ready to feast!\n\nOpened my tray and found that this idiot kid covered my ribs with the links that were swimming in sauce!!!! I literally wanted to scream! I told the idiot I didn't want sauce on my ribs yet he proceeded to put the cut links and sauce on top of my ribs.\n\nAnyway, started on the ribs and they were not very good at all, tender but no flavor at and the sauce sucked! The links tasted like hot dogs. Overall not good Q.\n\nThanks Guy!!! I was at another restaurant and the owner claimed that Triple D requests a fee for them to visit your restaurant. I believe that. Have you ever seen Guy say \""""that place was just OK'??" 0
+Best non-Southern BBQ I've had, thinking of it makes my molars sweat. 1
+Awesome!!!\nI will start with the big negative part of my review: \nLONG ASS WAIT TIME ! only reason 4 and not 5 stars-\nthat is all for the negative.\nPositives:\nMac N Cheese is the best in our solar system. If that is all you get from there you will be pleased.\nThey offer briskett, pork, chicken-pulled/quarters, links. \nThere cold sides are sort of commercial- nothing special though. The cobbler is BOMB as well.\nYou can call in your order but it still takes a bit to get it. \nThe employees are the same for the past 2 years I have been going there which tells me he treats his folks RIGHT! 1
+"Ok, so it may not have the posh as some of the restaurants on the strip may have, but Bob Taylors ranch house does offer a great steak meal with a budget in mind. I was just there a couple of days ago, and I must say the \""""Diamond Jim Brady\"""" strip was excellent! Now I won't go as far to say that Bob Taylor's has the best steak, in my opinion you have to go to Chicago for that, but I will say say this place has very good food while keeping the pocket book in mind. By they way, the appitizer chicken livers are exceptional. Anyway, the service is very good and the food is excellent when considering the price. I must say to all new Vegas residents, that Bob Taylor's is a must visit!" 1
+This has to be my Favorite restaurant in vegas. Probably the best meal I've ever had in Vegas. Our first time coming here. I thought there was something wrong with my gps when I came here. Its in the middle of no where. Theres a lit walkway to the entrance. When you walk in it feels like your in a time warp in the 1960's, I love places like this that don't change there d\u00e9cor it gives the place charisma and have a lot of history to it.. The Rib-Eye steak was probably the best Rib-Eye I've had and the service was outstanding. 1
+The food was good. Prime rib was the best there. But, as the other reviewers mentioned this place lacks management. The lady behind the bar, Katelynn was VERY unprofessional. She had what appeared to be multiple groups of friends come and go as we ate. She gave them all unlimited drinks and seemed to be joining in the drinking with them. She flirted with men and I also heard her talking of going out after work with them. The cook was in view the entire time and seemed to be great at his job. Get rid of the corruption there and it would be perfect! Prices are decent too. 0
+Absolutely one of the best steaks in town. Not a big fan of the sides that came with it but I ordered the 22oz. porterhouse and it was amazing. Service was excellent!! Waitress was very friendly and the food was delivered quick! Maybe a little too quick lol. I didn't get to finish my salad. It's ok because it was mediocre like the rest of the sides. The steak is why you're here though and well worth it!! 1
+"Love it, love it, love it!\n\nBy far, the best brewery in Vegas. Their Holy Cow Pale Ale usually has me saying \""""Holy Cow\"""" by the time I leave! They have a standard 4-5 of their brews, plus seasonal fare on tap at all times. Try the sampler to get a taste of all of them.\n\nThe food menu is diversified. Everything from cheese curds to meatloaf and everything in between. Have never had a bad meal here over the years. \n\nFood is excellent, service is excellent whether you're sitting up at the bar, in the bar area or seated in the restaurant. \n\nI'm dying to give this place 5 stars, but until they bring the phenomenal taco pizza and taco quesadilla back, I have to hold out on the 5th star.\n\nDo yourself a favor, if you're a local, drop by. If you're from out of town, make the trip over here. You won't be disappointed!!" 1
+90 minutes for 3 people to get breakfast... It took 20 minutes to get our drinks and an hour for our food. The beers we tried were good and the food was solid but based on the service I definitely won't be back to this location. It was not super busy and there was plenty of staff and we couldn't see what the extreme delay was all about. 0
+Well, this place is extremely chill on a Saturday evening, and though we didn't get to try the food, well the beers are real good! IPA, lake mead monster, even Pilsner, so good! 1
+We arrived at 8:20 for the all you can eat shrimp. When we approached the hostess, she informed us that she would seat us, but they are closing the dining room and we'd be the last customers. I'm unsure why this was relevant, it only made me feel like an inconvenience and that she was doing us a favor. My son got the shrimp those were good. These rest of our meals were awful. I got the roast beef sandwich and it was so greasy I couldn't pick it up, the bun fell apart on the bottom. The Mac and cheese was not much above kraft. The pasta was way over cooked. I was going to give 2 stars until we sat and waited 20 minutes after we were done eating for someone to address we needed the check. After we received our food we did not see anyone until that point, once the 3 of us had to stare down the staff to get attention. 0
+Great lunch, microbrews and service. Sheila was great! The first time I went in it was just for drinks on a Tuesday night and the service was dreadful. Today more than made up for it. I will certainly be back. 1
+I called this particular Pep Boys and asked how much it would cost for an oil change.. They said $32.95. So I went and dropped my car off, returned to pick it back up, only to get charged an additional $20 for LABOR! Ridiculous. They should've disclosed ALL costs that I was going to be charged over the phone. I would go somewhere else if you're looking for an oil change. That was an extremely shady tactic, not disclosing everything I would've been charged. 0
+"This place sucks. The customer service is horrible. They dont serve food unless you order a pizza from a neighboring restaurant. Who does that? They dont control their crowd. Many times I've gone I've seen fights. The bartenders suck - I've almost got in a fight with one because she was a complete bitch. Refused to serve me a drink because she was \""""busy\"""" celebrating her friends birthday BEHIND THE BAR. This place is ridiculous. I will NEVER go there again.. EVER." 0
+I used to come here for years, maybe about a year back.. the best weekend drinkfests back then: Fridays were ladies night (dollar well, wines and domestics, $2 you call its, and no cover). Saturdays were free beer night (draft bud light, coors light and pbr til they gave out 1,000 of each.. again, no cover). Was always packed and played a decent variety of music; pitchers for beer pong were also always dirt cheap. And despite, the bartenders were way personable and fun.\nI'm not trying to sound like a cheapskate, as I am in the service industry myself.. but there must've been a change of ownership since my prior experiences. This is all feels like a place that you would come to die. All old fogies glued to their video poker, nothing bud old, terrible country music via jukebox, versus the dj that once kept the party rockin. \n I tried a little experiment tonightis with said jukebox, and put on some of my flavor music.. within seconds all the older crowded started fussing, and after a couple songs literally took my music off... really. \nAlso, it seems absolutely painful for swift service. And once i finally got my cocktail, both times, the garnish was not replenished. The barmaid would much rather go on with certain guests about her hooligan daughter who is apparently gonna end up pregnant or in jail sometime soon, rather than make sure the drinks are kept full... I tend bar myself, and the way i see it is i don't need to be encouraged to make money. Guess with the older crowd, tips must be a bit shorter than back then too, but I also don't see any familiar faces. Guess they cleaned house, bonehead move.\nLong story short, i miss the old Hideaway. 0
+Long drive from Las Vegas but a breathtaking view once you get there...it's worth the trip. :) 1
+Been coming here for a few years now & wouldn't trade it for the world!! Awesome service but most importantly AWESOME ICE-CREAM 1
+it has one star, because its required before i can tell you how HORRIBLE this location is.\nOH MY GOD!\nits like they went to fremont and hired any possible preson who was desperate for a job. a couple of the associates smelled, thats right SMELLED. like body odor. seriously? take a shower, youre in customer service let alone the FOOD BUSINESS! the kid at the register seemed as if he just got back from smoking a blunt in the back and although my order was repeated back correctly, it was received INCORRECTLY!\nwhen i went back to get them to do it right, it took 5 minutes before i had to yell to the back to get someones attention. then the person that ended up fixing what was wrong fixed it with no gloves. god knows what she was doing before considering all staff disappeared to the back. the people behind us waiting for food even said they had terrible customer service. at one point i got so tired of waiting i climbed over the counter for ketchup. on top of all that, when my boyfriend got his food, it looked like the person who made the sandwich got hungry and gouged a piece of chicken right out of the center THEN proceeded to put it on the bun. food looked old, overcooked, dry, disgusting! \ni ended up handing everything back and demanding a refund.\nabsolutely ridiculous staff!\nstart hiring people with educations and people that show respect to those around them by BATHING. this place needs to be start over from scratch. from building to employees.\nworst KFC, ever! 0
+Do not eat here if you like Chinese food. Flies in the restaurant. The food was okay, but the service wasn't great at all. Although the portions are large, they aren't worth eating. AT ALL. \n\nNo no no no no no no. 0
+This is a really great place to buy all your liquior needs! Its cheap and most definitely a spot if your friends are out in vegas and need to pre game before heading out of the hotel. Theres a bunch located in vegas! 1
+Service was very friendly. But this location needs a deep cleaning. It is very dirty with dirty bathrooms. Cleanliness is not a priority for this location 0
+I like this place! It's quiet, the place is big and laid out well.. the slot selection is awesome to boot, and hell I visited the little Grand Cafe to grab lunch and the waitress was nice enough to offer me the $9.99 special for a steak with mashed potatoes and greens.. gotta say was the best steak I ever had at $10 seriously topping other places that charge double.. On top of it being a nice place I won $75 easily paying for my lunch and dinner later on that night! Station's are great casinos they don't try to be anyone else but themselves and treat you right. 1
+Good sandwiches. Can't really explain it, but it's not the same as any other sandwich joint (like Subway or Blimplies). My recommendation is that someone make a good business move and open one of these places out here. MMMM.... 1
+My cat Tootsie got very sick a couple of weeks ago (completely out of the blue) and we were in a bit of a panic as it was later in the day but we called ahead and rushed her here as we had heard great things. Sadly, after running a couple of tests, we found that there wasn't anything that really could be done to help her and we had to make the hardest decision a pet parent can make, but they were so incredibly helpful in our moment of sadness and Creature Comforts is certainly an appropriate name. We will be bringing our other two furbabies there in the future. 1
+We took the short tour and I'ma tell you the truth, while our tour guide was entertaining, the most interesting part was the 10 minute movie before the tour. I think you get access to parts of the dam that you wouldn't normally if you're just visiting the dam without a tour, but I'm still not sure that it's worth it. 0
+I have taken this tour two different times. Some parts of it seem a little dated, mostly the dialogue in the beginning video, but the facts are still very interesting and the tour is amazing because of the structures. I would recommend this tour to anyone that is not claustrophobic because at one point in the tour, you take an elevator to the lower levels and it can be a bit much for people with those sensitivities. 1
+The best feeling is coming out of a nail spa and admiring your freshly done nails...this was not the case. Costumer service was non existing, felt I unwelcome and service was rushed. I will not be returning. 0
+"I'm only giving this one star because I can't give it less on the review site. This is the WORST salon service I've ever gotten. I purchased a Groupon for a mani/pedi combo. I went with a group of friends while we were on vacation in Vegas. We weren't greeted at the door and no one offered us anything to drink at all. Weird for a salon. The woman doing the nails arrived late to the appointment for one of us, and then didn't know how to remove her gel nail polish. After she couldn't do it, she made my friend remove it herself. And at the end she tried to charge her an extra 10 dollars for it. While she was doing another of my friends nails she kept popping chocolate into her mouth. How unsanitary is that? Gross. She finally told us we could help ourselves to their awesome espresso machine but it was two dollars, and if we wanted soda, it'd also cost us. First time someone at a salon has ever tried to charge me for a drink. Well, after she was done stuffing her face with bon bons she got around to actually doing my friends nails. She told us we couldn't do boring colors because it wasn't \""""VEGAS\"""" enough. Um, last time I checked, WE were paying YOU for the SERVICE. Not your decision. My friend had a hangnail and the bon-bon tech lady decided to put superglue on it, but she didn't want to stick a pin in the top of the superglue spout to clear it out because she \""""didn't want to hurt herself\"""" so she made one of us do it. Classy. Then she stuck superglue all over my friends cuticle, which she spent the rest of the night removing. During the pedicure portion for my friend, she actually made her legs bleed with the scrubbing she did. Yikes. And when my friend told her she'd bought a dress for a grey dress for a night out, the bon-bon lady told her that grey is an ugly color. Professional all the way. When one of my friends complimented my purse the bon-bon lady said \""""That's a grandma purse\"""". Excuse me? Who asked you? My appointment with her started half an hour late. She cut my cuticles so bad that one of my fingers bled the rest of the night. I didn't even get the full pedicure because we didn't have time because we had tickets to see a show that night, which we weren't able to make on time anyway. \n\nSome other fun things from our posare salon visit: Bon-bon lady kept answering her phone during our nail services. Complained that her son, though really, really good-looking, kept bringing home \""""one fat girl after another\"""". Bon-bon lady wasn't exactly supermodel weight herself... The equipment wasnt nice either. The pedicure chairs were old and dirty and the manicure tables looked like they needed a good wipe down with a disinfectant.\n\nTo sum it up, this was the absolute worst experience I've ever had at a salon. SuperCuts is classier than this place was. This place needs Tabatha Coffey to visit it, because that's the only way I'd EVER visit it again." 0
+Great executive course. You can use your driver on about 7 holes, the other 11 will be starting with an iron. So, it is a standard par 60 executive course. The fairway, green, and the tee were all perfect green grass even in the middle of winter. The carts worked great. We went on a friday morning and there were very few other golfers. So we took our time and really enjoyed ourselves. \n\nThe view of Las Vegas on the back nine of this course is breath taking. 1
+"I have had a few \""""okay\"""" experiences with this florist in the past. On Valentines Day 2013 my husband purchased their largest red rose arrangement for $300. The presentation was nice, if a little dated, but sadly within just a couple days the flowers died. Every other time I have received flowers from this company they have not lasted as long as other florists or even the cheap flowers from the supermarket. I would rate the quality of the arrangements from this florist as 3/5.\n\nMost recently, my husband attempted to place a last minute balloon order at 3:30 pm from this company over the phone. Their website states they are open until 5pm so he thought that may be enough time to pick up the balloons. He was advised by the person who took his order that the balloons would be ready for pick up the same day. When he arrived to the shop at 3:50 pm the shop was closed early and the store door hours stated they closed at 4pm.\n\nHow did this miscommunication happen? Well, anyone who is thinking about ordering from this florist should be aware that the phone number they advertise actually goes to an off site call center that represents themselves as in-house. My husband was lied to that he could get the balloons the same day when the florist closed early that day without informing their call center ordering team. When my husband called the phone number (that they list on their website and on the door of their shop) as he stood outside the CLOSED shop, the person on the phone still tried to represent themselves as a florist on site and that the store was indeed open. This was very frustrating and the miscommunication and outright lying wasted his time\n\nI understand that sometimes last minute orders cannot be filled but this business needs to update their website with their ACTUAL hours and make sure that whatever ordering service they use is updated with any exceptions to their hours. The call center ordering team that their phone number directs to also needs to be honest about the fact they are not on site." 0
+"Dr. Adams is a wonderful doctor. She is extremely caring, attentive and knowledgeable. If this review were just for her adequacy as a physician, I would have given her 5 stars. Carly, Dr. Adams' admin, is also a joy to speak with. She goes above and beyond her call of duty and will to try to help you in every way possible. \n\nThe two main points that deserve a negative (yes, extremely subpar) rating are:\n\n1. The wait time. I'm not sure how her staff books her patients; however, I have never had to wait any less than an hour for any of my SCHEDULED appointments. I once had an appointment at 9:30 and did not get called back for my vitals until 11:40...absolutely ridiculous.\n\n2. Her nurse, Yolanda. Let me preface this by saying that I am an RN. I fully understand just how hectic and chaotic a busy physician's office can get at times. Yolanda has an extremely poor attitude...I'm honestly shocked as to why she ever considered employment in the medical field. Yolanda is rude, uncaring/unsympathetic and lazy. I am on various medications, so I have to come into contact with this \""""nurse\"""" a great deal and every single time, she is extremely rude and uncaring. It is to the point where as much as I love Dr. Adams, I am considering switching primary care physicians due to Yolanda.\n\nAs I stated earlier, if this review were just for Dr. Adams herself, I would give her a 5-star rating; however the wait time and her nurse Yolanda really bring her practice down." 0
+Mediocre at best. My fiance and I ordered our old favorite, chicken fajitas. The peppers were colorful, but not cooked all the way. The rice and beans were adequate.\n\nThe chips and salsa were not homemade.. AT ALL. The chips looked like they came from a bag and the salsa was definitely from a jar. No flavor and nothing special. \n\nAll in all I have yet to experience good Mexican food out here in Vegas and have had better luck back in NY where I came from. 0
+I've been coming to El Burrito since I was in Middle School and it's still one of my favorite homegrown Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas.\n\nI've never really had a bad experience or bad food at this place because I pretty much stick to three things on the menu because each of those items are so good that I just never decided to branch out and try anything else.\n\nThe complimentary chips and salsa are always an awesome start to the meal. I usually follow that up with the Noodle Soup. It's pretty salty, but it'll warm you up on a cool night and it tastes great.\n\nI usually get one of three entree plates every time I go, which comes with the aforementioned soup.\n\n1) Two Chicken Burritos w/ Red Sauce\n2) Two Tamales\n3) Carne Asada\n\nEach of the items comes with the typical fixings, rice and beans and whatnot. Each of the items are equally tasty, and if you get the two burrito plate you will DEFINITELY have leftovers!\n\nI usually cap the meal off with the sopapillas, which are cinnamon-sugar covered pieces of dough that are absolutely delicious. \n\n:) I highly recommend this place, as a loyal customer for most of my life. 1
+"It's been nearly forever since I've been in a Hallmark. Very nice store and helpful staff but I was surprised to see a small section of the store for greeting cards and a whole lot of other stuff. Fortunately, I was looking for \""""other stuff\"""" Found some beautiful packages of not cards although not the traditionally embossed kind I wanted but still cool. \n\nI was kind of in a rush so didn't look around but really want a new fountain pen! (yup, I still use them when I actually write!)" 1
+Convenient Gym , lots of equipment and some good classes . A lot of turnover in trainers , rarely see anyone for more than a few months . Equipment is a little worn and they don't clean as much as they should , members leave towels , newspapers around ( not me!) and they stay around a while. Friendly reception desk , kids club is good . They used to sell clothing , no more . Overall the place is tired , there is a brand new club opening on W. Charleston soon , when I join I think I will not be alone. 0
+I LOVE this place. Everyone is really friendly and very comforting. Has wisdom teeth taken out and experienced NO pain or discomfort. I was not put under and did not need to, everything went smooth and painless. Every time I have gone there, it has been enjoyable and the best dentist experience. Dr. Devore is a really great dentist and even better person. 1
+I used to frequent Sultan's Grill a lot in high school. I drove by it last night with a friend and we decided we'd try it out again. I'm not sure if the management has switched over or what but the food was absolutely terrible compared to what it used to be. \n\nWe ordered a gyro sandwich, side of hummus and a falafel plate for dinner. This all totaled up to about $27 and it was definitely not worth it. The falafel was quite possibly the worst falafel I've had. They were tiny, overcooked and severely lacking in flavor. The hummus was bland and boring. It tasted like they threw some garbanzo beans in a food processor and considered that hummus, no spices or anything. The rice was mediocre, the tahini sauce was extremely salty and the fries were ok. The pita bread was hard and dry. \n\nAs someone who's Middle Eastern I know what quality Middle Eastern food should taste like and this is definitely not it. I will not be returning. I'd rather pay the same prices somewhere else where I know the food will taste edible. 0
+"This is purely a car wash review, as I have never been inside the convenience store.\n\nThe car wash is fine, but the high-pressure sales tactics they implemented at this and the Rampart location have left me and my husband with a very bad taste in our mouths. We go to Fab Freddy's because they are water-saving car washes. We just want the least expensive exterior wash, and have been made to feel extremely guilty for not getting the full detail. When we reply that we want the $7.99 wash, they act like it isn't an option. And no, I am no interested in their \""""discount\"""" card, where you have to give them your personal information in order to save a few cents off your gas with a wash.\n\nNo thanks!! They are going to lose customers if they don't back off." 0
+I went as far as creating a Yelp account after being informed of all the negative comments being made. I've been coming to this location for years, I've always enjoyed the pre-wash conversations that Rachel and I have. I told her yesterday that she is by far the sweetest young lady that works here. Then, once I bring my car into the garage, I'm always on the look out for Shakyra or Daniel. They both are such wonderful supervisors. I've spoken to the new manager on a few accounts, he seems like a wonderful person to work for as well. There is a new supervisor as well who I have yet to speak with, but over all, this is my absolute favorite location. Even the cashiers in the store make my experience enjoyable. So, Thank You all! I appreciate your services. 1
+Allow me to justify the 1-Star rating I've awarded Fabulous Freddy's:\n\nI haven't brought my car to a full-service wash for several years now; I have a modified vehicle and not only is it sensitive, but it's delicate when not handled correctly.\nEvery person that worked there seemed to crowd around my car and helped with the cleaning...all 35 minutes of it!\n\n-They cleaned it once, some kid brought it around to be picked up then brought it right back under cover for him and his buddies to once again clean for an additional 15 minutes. \n-When all was said and done he started my car, and what was to follow nearly gave me a heart attack. He starts my car and lets it idle for 5 minutes, for whatever reason. My car is not designed to sit and idle...especially without anyone feathering the throttle! Then I hear the little bastard revving it! Really.....a car wash is going to allow their employees to rev customer's cars? This is crazy poor management.\n\nHe drove it around the corner...I smiled politely (all while driving my teeth up into my skull out of anger), gave no tip, got in and drove off. 0
+They're open until 8 PM for summer, so I showed up around 7:20 and it took an hour. I understand showing up right before a place closes to expect that, but it was 40 minutes before closing! One guy started cleaning the floors instead of working on my car and the guy who was at the beginning of the car wash finally came and cleaned my car at 7:56 PM... four minutes before they were suppose to close. Don't really see the point in staying open late when you care more about going home than finishing cleaning my car. The wash was fine but I always feel like I'm waiting on the workers at Freddies, rather than just waiting for my car to be clean in a timely manner. Maybe you need managers on site or something? 0
+I only come here to get my eyebrows waxed. This is the place i'll go to if I don't want to drive to far to get my eyebrows done. They usually do a great job for $8, but recently they have been doing horrible. I do not recommend you coming here for your eyebrows\n\nI also came here with a friend who wanted to get stiletto nails (pointy nails). They looked horrible, she had to go to her usual spot and get the nails removed and redone. 0
+"Yesterday, two co-workers and I got $18 tee times at Desert Rose, which we had deemed a steal. We'd never been, but I knew that it was the oldest course in Las Vegas. It's also in a dire state of emergency; frankly I'm surprised it's still operating. I live on the east side near UNLV, which is no utopian paradise by any means. So when I say that the neighborhood surrounding the course is sketchy, I mean bombed out and on the verge of being condemned. There were more boarded-up houses on the entrance road than I could easily count. Somewhere around the 7th hole a kid in a neighboring house was yelling at us while we were teeing-off in an attempt to distract us. I believe it was the 16th hole where a gentleman in front of us intentionally drove a ball into another neigboring house (we assumed for similar circumstances). And, not sure which hole it was where someone had their home stereo cranked to 11 blasting some sort of favela crunk. \n\nEnough of the fun stuff, let's talk about the course: There is a dry wash that cuts through Desert Rose, which is literally a trash dumping site. See my photos. This starts at the first hole, and continues through most of the course. There is also a creek with actual water running through it (a flowing trash heap), and dozens of ducks hanging around the first two holes (duck crap covers the greens). The fairways have a 20-foot wide swath of live grass leading up to the greens, everything else is brown, dead, dusty mess. My bag literally emanated a dust cloud when I smacked it at the end of the day. There are two areas where the golf cart goes through concrete flash flood sewer areas covered with grafitti. It looks and feels like the inspiration behind a Red Hot Chili Peppers song. \n\nThere are two holes where the signs have been stolen, most of the bunkers don't have rakes either (assumed they were also stolen). I believe it was the 13th or 14th hole that was literally a construction site (tractors, caution tape, sewer pipes) which required driving the cart \""""off road\"""" into the drainage ditch. One bonus was that whenever I sliced and lost a ball in the drainage ditch abyss, I usually found 2-3 other lost balls to replace it. We chatted with an older gentleman looking for his ball on the other side of the ditch; he said \""""I think it may have landed in this trash heap\"""". When was the last time you said that at a golf course? \n\nOnto the positive part of the review. The clubhouse was fairly comfortable, had some great deals on gear (we bought some balls and tees), and had great food in my opinion. The bartender/server was professional and attentive. I'm a fan of \""""vintage Vegas\"""" which is why I wanted to try this course (I also want to try National; I hope it's better) but in this case it's fallen into neglect. For another 10-12 bucks you can find tee-times at Boulder City muni or an exec course like Desert Willow." 0
+The service was good but the course not so good. Wouldnt play here again. 0
+Great course. Well maintained. The staff is great from the moment you drive up. When in Las Vegas a must play for the price. 1
+A big disappointment. Greens were aerated a few weeks ago and were in terrible shape. Had we been told about this, would have played elsewhere. Course play management was non existent which slowed us down. Overall, a forgettable course. Much better places to play when in Las Vegas. 0
+Worst McDonalds EVER!!!!!!!!!! They are unable to get an order correct, Went through the drive through last night got home and no Fries in my bag. Got to the window and the woman running the window was talking about her personal life with a co worker laughing it up with her back t us making us wait instead of giving us our ice coffee. Then she seemed to remember she was working and brought us our coffee. Last time I went there I ordered something with no mayo which my tix said... got home and covered in mayo. called up to complain and the response...What do u want me to do about it??? If I get the craving for Mcdonald's I will drive out of my way.. I hope this one goes out of business.... This location is good for nothing 0
+"This review is for the Emergency Room. (I wonder whether my review will be \""""filtered\"""" just like the 25+ other 1-star reviews... )\n\nI honestly hope that neither you nor your loved ones would ever need to go to the ER but if you do, avoid this place like the plague.\n\nThis is the WORST medical establishment I've ever been to, staffed and run by incompetent clowns. Everyone with whom I encountered from the check-in staff through the nurses to the PA was grossly unprofessional. \n\nThe wait is also horrible, 4.5+ hours before being seen by a doctor? Seriously?? And \""""being seen\"""" means his glancing at you for 5 seconds??? In fact, the wait was so long that by the time I was finally seen by the doctor, they had managed to loose my test sample they collected upon my arrival.\n\nOh, and do not expect privacy - it's non-existent there. Also, do not expect to be treated like a human being at Summerlin Hospital. What you can expect is overhearing nurses discussing their meal preferences at Chipotle as well as gossiping and making fun of patients after their departure (but still in front of other patients that are still there.) You can also hear nurses mocking patients that are in pain or loudly counting down the remaining time of their shift or complaining about their job. They also act offended if they are called to the patient's room. What a joke. Even the doctor was complaining that he needs to deal with 17-20 patients at a time. Whose fault is that??? Mine??? Not really but I was certainly paying for that with my time.\n\nTo top it off, I also had to witness one of the nurses complain about how \""""nothing works here\"""", which surely didn't help me re-establish trust in this facility. When I asked the nurse about the necessity of a certain procedure, she just shrugged her shoulder and answer: \""""This is what he [the doctor] orders for everyone.\""""\n\nDo not go to the ER at Summerlin Hospital unless you do not mind being robbed off your time, your money and your dignity." 0
+Took my little one to see Dr. Laura today, after waiting for 1 hour in the waiting room and another one in the examination room, I decided to open the door because the room was getting hot a rude nurse told me that I needed to keep the door closed, so I asked her if Dr. Laura was going to take longer? She replied that she had 2 more kids to see before us, she didn't even acknowledge the fact that we had been waiting for a long time or at least said Dr. will be here shortly, nothing... Plain rude lady, so after 2 hours and 23 minutes the dr. finally comes in the room and spent a total of 9 minutes with us!!! She didn't give us any medicine, just the good ole' Tylenol over the counter, I went to the check out desk to deal with another no-manners-whatsoever employee, but at this point didn't even surprise me. We don't need this, for the money that they charge and the amount of employees they have the customer service should be pristine, and from the doctor, after waiting for her for 2+ hours, she should show at least a little interest on the little patient. Kids are kids and is hard to keep them entertained for that long of a time, especially when they are not feeling great. If I could give this place a minus star rating, I would have done it in a heartbeat. As a parent I can only recommend you to stay clear from this place. 0
+My girlfriend wanted to eat here since we've seen the commercials down in So Cal. Now I have eaten at a Ruby Tuesday before in Cleveland, OH, and I thought this one would be the same as its midwestern counterpart. Wow, this Ruby Tuesday was completely different. From the outside it looked like a Cocos or Sizzler. The Ruby Tuesday in Cleveland looked and felt like an upscale Chilis but with a better menu. They even had Stella Artois (my favorite beer) on tap!\n\nThe service here was okay at best, but the food was disappointing, especially after having an amazing experience at another RT. If you want to eat at a Ruby Tuesday, you might as well go to one in the midwest. Stay away from this one. 0
+This used to be one of my favorite places until the last time I ordered a submarino and I found a piece of kitchen sponge in my sandwich \nI will try again soon because I have always had good experiences with Fazolis 0
+First impression of the place: walking into a doctors office with horrific overhead lights. No one at the reception desk to greet you, no where to really sit. Once inside, the massage areas were dark, cool and clean which was a relief and the massage I received was good but its still an odd place. I added a body scrub to my massage service and strangely enough, there was no shower to rinse off afterwards. Body scrubs should be done in a wet room, not a dry massage room. So I left feeling little bits of scrub on me and sticky for the rest of the day. 0
+We are now addicted to rock fish. The first bite leaves your mouth swimming in a silky fish in a light soy sauce. Ok so we ate 5 hours ago and are jonesing for more. On a more traditional taste\nChow fun noodles with black beans sauce and beef. Or the salt and pepper pork chops. Wonder how they will reheat!! 1
+The staff is a hit or miss which is awesome for a Chinese restaurant! \n\nMost recently I had a nice female server who returned often and was very sweet. \n\nThe complimentary bitter melon soup is delicious to start.\n\nI'm a big fan of their honey walnut shrimp and their crispy pan fried egg noodles is my favorite in town.\n\nThe seating is very close to each other. \n\nThe pricing is average for non Americanized Chinese food around china town. 1
+Upon reading the reviews on Yelp, I decided to bring my parents here for lunch when we arrived in Vegas the first day - my parents are the type that only likes to eat Asian food - actually Chinese food to be exact and so I was obliged to find a good Chinese place in Vegas. It was about 2pm when I got here and they were still busy so I took it as a good sign.\n\nHowever, it didn't quite live up to what I expected.. I didn't have that high of expectations to begin with since I know we are in Vegas and it's not like they are known for Chinese food...but I didn't expect that poor of quality either.\n\nTo begin with - the service was okay - I mean I didn't expect much from an Asian place - and they only had like two waitress/waiter and it was busy - so you can imagine that they would forget to bring you things you asked for until you asked about 7-8 times. \n\nThe food was ehhh - I was kind of disappointed because on their online menu they offered Deer meat but they didn't have that on their menu when we got there - only the ordinary stuff - I really did wanted to try Deer meat with mushroom and sacha sauce but they didn't have any dish that offered deer meat so not sure what that's about.\n\nSo instead we order three dishes: Salt and pepper fried shrimp, clay pot chicken and pork crispy chow mein noodles. \n\nThe salt and pepper fried shrimp was small and over-fried. The clay pot chicken - didn't have a lot of chicken and the chicken was chopped up in very little pieces it was difficult to eat - there was more mushrooms than chicken. The only dish I thought was fairly decent was the pork crispy chow mein noodles - but then again it wasn't very crispy - they slathered the sauce all over it so it became soggy instead but at least the flavor was okay.\n\nOverall, I don't think that I would take my parents to this place again because they made most of the similar complaints that I silently felt too. 0
+"This used to be my go to for all things chinese food but unfortunately this place has really fallen apart. I went here a few months ago and waited 1 1/2 hours for my food to come out (which it never did). After 2 hours i got up, told the server who said \""""sorry you just came at bad time\"""" and I left in absolute disgust.\n\nService: There is none. All the servers aren't kind at all anymore and I don't feel like a guest. They treat people like second class citizens instead of welcoming them into their restaurant and ensuring quality experience.\n\nFood: Took forever and wasn't able to try it since it never came out.\n\n*No more discount after 10pm :(\n\nOverall: I won't be coming back. Chinatown is lined up with chinese restaurants and i found my new go to which will be in my next review so stay tuned!" 0
+Loved the Peking Duck, wonderful flavor and they do an excellent table service. I had to ask for napkins and rice both times I've gone, waitstaff is pretty inattentive. Got the Kung Pao Chicken the second time and it gave me a pretty severe case of upset stomach ... but the duck was so good I'd go back. The tea was tasty.\n\nWhat I would consider traditional Chinese atmosphere, they put me next to the water feature when I was dining alone. Incredible amount of white noise, would probably not be good for parties unless you are making some kind of mobster deal. 1
+So disappoint... We ordered a live lobster but It turned out to be a dead one. Ruining my taste. 0
+Every time my fRiend and I have gone here it has been quite good. We usually would take lunch at her lunch hour, which is 11. This is about the time they open up. This means we were the first to be served whatever they had (read: fresh) and without much of a wait.\n\nThe food here is fairly good, comparable to many of the other thai restaurants in town. I am addicted to Tom Ka Gai soup and they have an excellent soup here that I almost could have without ordering anything else.\n\nI do not like that they serve soda in cans. However, the overall price of most items here including drinks is very affordable. It is a very small restaurant so I wouldn't recommend much more than bringing a few people here. \n\nHrmm...think I'm going there for lunch...writing this is making me crave... 1
+This is one of the better places to go for curry!\n\nI like the hole-in-wall family owned feel. Everything I've had here has been good, but they truly shine when it comes to curry. There are other Thai places I like more, but if I may emphasize just one more time, there are none that I like more in town for curry.\n\nA few of my friends that lived in Thailand or have Thai parents will only eat here...that says something good i my book. 1
+Love it. Near my house and always end up going here twice a month for dinner on my way back from my shop. Its fast its easy and the flavors are spot on. I normally get the spicy eggplant 6* rating. My wife will get the prik king or the chicken fried rice. The spice eggplant is done on point. There is no soggy about it. Other places over cook the eggplant and it tastes bad. This reminds me of being back home in Hawaii at a little thai shop there. The owner is a little thai lady who is very nice and laid back. I also like their curries. I haven't really tried much else other than the pad thai but really wasn't a fan of the way it was done. either way good little thai joint to try out. 1
+"Don't give this place your business!!! Buying my wedding dress was supposed to be a special & memorable experience. Instead, I was treated like crap, ignored, and even hung up on by the owner!! My dress came in missing accessories, and when I asked when I can expect the missing pieces to be delivered, he gave me a deep sigh, rolled his eyes, and said \""""I'll let you know!\"""" All in all, the entire experience was a nightmare, and the staff was rude & extremely unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy." 0
+My experience was terrible!!! \n\nI have to buy a bridesmaid dress for a wedding back east.\nThe style was carried at this store. I went there and 4 girls were standing behind the cash register. No one wanted to help. Then I asked where I could find the dress the girl told me a department # and told me to find it. The dept # ended up wrong and I had to ask someone else for help! She told me it would take 4 months to get it in and I needed to buy now. She didn't even know the wedding date! I was so annoyed bc I didn't end up finding any dress and had terrible help. Id rather order online and take a chance before I went back there to search for a dept # on each tag! 0
+"Drink this. Turn to the left. Swallow. Get out.\n\nThe visit was extremely rushed. Nobody made any attempt to answer questions about the procedure or what was going on. Or why I was getting tests done in the first place. They just rushed through the entire thing. I felt like nothing but a piece of meat.\n\nThe whole experience made what should have been a routine visit for a simple procedure into an utter nightmare.\n\nThe front desk couldn't explain what was needed for the procedure without asking specific questions. They got downright angry when I asked for the address.\n\""""It's on Rainbow\"""" is a pretty lousy answer. Rainbow is a long road.\n\nEquipment looked like it hadn't been sanitized since the late 80s. I'm pretty sure an X-ray machine shouldn't be covered with the yellow crust like the bottom of a toilet seat." 0
+Great Mac-and-Cheese for the kid.... Mom and Dad were happy too! 1
+Everything we ate was fabulous!! One in our party is gluten free and her pizza was fantastic (mushroom and truffle oil). I had the borrata and pesto pizza and another had arugula and pear. Our waiter, Matt, was very knowledgeable about the menu and about the wine. I'm originally from Austin and am used to a wider selection of beers but other than that, top notch! 1
+Great friendly vibe. Its a chain but the food and service does not reflect that. Very fresh ingredients, creative choices and amazing service. Great everyday dining due to quality, prices and healthy options. 1
+Loved this place. The duck tacos were fantastic. Also I would highly recommend the messy sundae. 1
+"I can not speak of their stylist ability as they decided to close early. I knocked at the door, that they locked 35 mins early. Locked. The Manicurist chose to ignore my knocking, but the customer there said something to her, and looked my direction. I obtained their phone number and called. The woman who answered apologized for locking the door and said she would come let me in. However, as she opened the door for me, she smiled and said, \""""We closed for the day. Sorry.\"""" o.O Outstanding service." 0
+On Monday, March 25, we called our home warranty and they sent out NIck from Quality. He was courteous, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He answered all our questions because our garage door was inoperable after it was serviced by Anytime Garage Doors. (Do not use this company). He replaced the gear box and informed us that the garage door motor is still good. The only problem was the worn out gear box which he replaced. Service and labor cost us $60.00. This company is punctual, honest, and fair prices....I will continue to use these guys. I wish everyone else does too...Great company....great technicians !!! 1
+this place has no business sense. just made a $1000 of purchases today and they wouldn't let me leave the store with by cart full of items. instead, they made me make 5 trips to my car citing a cart theft problem. GARBAGE. Go to TJ Maxx Marshalls instead. better deals and they let you take you stuff to your car. 0
+"I don't really have a great frame of reference to rate this place. I haven't really been in another Burlington Coat Factory except one in my small home town. \n\nThis place was pretty mobbed, and kind of trashy. Many of the areas had crap everywhere, and it just looked pretty run down. Now...I think that Burlington Coat Factory's may just look like this, but I think this one was particularly bad. \n\nIn the changing room, you get a distinct \""""who gives a shit\"""" feeling from the staff. Also check out was painfully slow, even though there were a million registers open. I actually don't remember the last time I waited in line as long as I did there. Well, that a least makes me appreciate every other place that has apparently figured out lines.\n\nThat being said, there are some very good deals here, we're talking some rock bottom prices. I recommend it if you are hunting for a great deal, and willing to put up with a lot of people, digging through stuff, and waiting forever to fork over your money. Worth it? Maybe. Depends on the deal you found." 0
+Pricey for a very limited menu which gives a lot of rice for sushi and rolls.\n\nWent here for AYCE. The service was pretty good, it was fast. The server automatically split the bill for my group, so that earned them an extra star. The sushi was nice and big, but so was the amount of rice underneath it. \n \nThe AYCE menu is very limited for $22.95 for lunch. There was no sea urchin/uni they said it was only available for dinner, but it wasn't even on the menu. Mochi ice cream for desert was not included either. Desert was plum ice cream, mochi ice cream, red bean ice cream, and orange slices. I mean, really? Not even a 1 piece limit on mochi ice cream?\n\nThe rolls that were ordered had a lot of rice. not too much filling. at least the fried oysters and shrimp tempura was pretty good. The ahipoke was more like cucumber and seaweed salad with a couple pieces of ahipoke. That dish definitely did not capture the essence of what ahipoke is. \n\nEven though this place is a convenient location near my side of town, the best all you can eat sushi is still Sushi Mon on Maryland Parkway in the south part of las vegas. They have the best variety and stay true to sushi. 0
+Sushi suggested by the server, Natsuya (?), were excellent. We did the AYCE and the service was very nice; Suggestive- but never imposing nor aggressive. It's a small place with good energy and the sushi chefs had a great attitude.\n\nThe price was very decent too. I have already been a repeat customer and will continue to be. =D 1
+"Have you often wondered why so many middle-aged Japanese people here in Las Vegas always tell you that they go to SUSHI ON RAINBOW for sushi instead of the multi-million dollar bankrolled sushi restaurants like Kabuto or Goyemon? Why do these former or current Japanese nationals prefer to eat at an older sushi bar that doesn't have fancy or exciting d\u00e9cor? The answer is that SUSHI ON RAINBOW to MANY of us people of Japanese descent is actually a symbol of pride for our community. And, the owner is a very respected man to us Japanese-Americans.\n\nWhen I was a little kid in Southern California, I first heard about Shogo-san and the famous sushi restaurant in Newport Beach. Sushi just did not exist in the area. Everytime a sushi restaurant poped up, it would quickly go out of business. Remember that sushi, and the idea of eating raw fish was not accepted by the American mainstream back then. The sushi bar that Shogo worked at was the only sushi bar in the area that had made it. Japanese people would drive 50+ miles just to eat there. Shogo-San was one of the 1st generation sushi chefs, along with the famous Ichiro Mashita who came to America from Japan with a dream to one day popularize sushi in America. They had to endure so much hardships during those days, but like most Japanese and Asian-Americans during that era, they fought hard to find success in the land of opportunity. Today, there is a Sushi bar on every street due to their labor. So, when I found out that Shogo had purchased SUSHI ON RAINBOW from the original owner, I was ecstatic! A great legend of California Sushi was now here in Las Vegas! This was a dream come true. \n\nShogo-san has over 40 years of Sushi experience. During his youth in Kyushu, he was a very respected edo style sushi chef. Went through years of apprenticeship before he even get the opportunity to the touch the actual fish. Today, his years of experience really shows. Though the majority of his day revolves around making California Rolls for westerners, there is also a \""""secret menu\"""" for those who appreciate real sushi. What I love is how every week they got something different. I've had an Edo Chirashizushi, Shinko, Engawa, a Uni-Ika mix, Maguro no Zuke, Yamaimo, and many other traditional Japanese dishes that aren't in any other J-restaurant in town. Every time I eat here I feel even more proud to have Japanese blood in my veins. \n\nUnlike most sushi bars in LV, SUSHI ON RAINBOW get's all it's items from true Japanese and Japanese-American distributors. The fish is from a real Japanese seafood distributor(not a Korean distributor), that get's their fish from cold waters such as Canada, and Alaska. Fish from colder waters will have meat that has more of that fatty marbling that we enjoy so much. Even the Japanese ice creams(plum wine, green tea) come from a famous Japanese ice cream company in Torrance. \n\nIf you are a true sushi lover, the 1st thing you will notice is how Shogo's nigiri technique is unrealistically perfect compared to the other Sushi joints in town. Remember that he has had over 40 years experience. You will see immediately that even the chefs at Kabuto don't have his precision. And the funniest thing is that Shogo is very humble + modest and doesn't even brag about how great he is.\n\nThere used to be a guy named Hiro-san who worked here who was also a former edomaezushi chef from Japan. Holy crap, that guy was like the best chef I had ever seen. But, he retired a few months ago. That totally depressed the hell out of me. \n\nKyuu-chan is their new apprentice sushi chef. He is of Chinese descent but he makes a lot of Japanese chefs look like amateurs due to his amazing talent. Shogo is such a a hardcore Japanese man, that he made Kyuu learn how to speak Japanese to be a chef here. He also made the Latino cooks in the back learn Japanese, or they couldn't work. It's the coolest thing ever! There is so much old school Japanese discipline in this kitchen. But, Shogo himself is such a friendly and positive guy. You can talk to him for hours. And the coolest thing about him is that he knows everything about Japanese history and pop culture! I've had the most fascinating conversations with him.\n\nI love coming to SUSHI ON RAINBOW and showing my respect to these great Japanese heroes. Also, every time I come here it's like that scene in \""""Goodfellas\"""" when Robert DeNiro walks into the club and everyone knows his name, they get him whatever he wants, and they even got a spot saved for him. I NEVER order here, all I say is \""""Omakase\"""" and they take care of everything for me. \n\nI've written 100s of Yelp reviews, but SUSHI ON RAINBOW is my absolute favorite restaurant in not just Las Vegas, but the whole world." 1
+I went to this restaurant yesterday looking for a reasonably priced sushi restaurant and I found one! I had the spider rolls and the crunchy rolls, both were great and both were under $10. Service is quick, and don't let the outside intimidate you! It's a hole-in-the-wall and is family owned so if you support small business I recommend you check this place out. 1
+"BOOBIES + HOT WINGS = PARADISE!!!!!\n\nTheoretically, the above equation rings true. Not so much at the Hooter's in Vegas. From a dining standpoint, it sucked. The service was very slow (how does it take 45 minutes to fry up wings!?), the coffee was served in styrofoam cups, the \""""plates\"""" were wet (ewwwww). The wings were pretty good, but not spectacular.\n\nWell...since the food sucked, BRING ON THE BOOBIES! Again, disappointment. Even the main attraction, the so-called \""""Hooter's Girls\"""" were meh. Lots of skinny legs, flat asses and fake hootie-hoos. \n\nI dunno. I just didn't get it. Maybe cause our party consisted of two straight girls and a gay man, but I just wasn't terribly impressed with Hooters." 0
+"The one and only reason why we stayed here.....25 dollars a night for a room? Yeah....I'm a Hooters Girl somewhere else and we get a fat discount.\nNever again I'm going on vacation to a place where your room looks like your work....aahhH!!!! I came back more stressed out than I left!\nNightmare.\nThe only good thing, it's next to the strip so that's a plus...and the company I brought with me was the best.\nAnd to whoever said the \""""self-respect\"""" thing....we actually wear more clothes than a lot of restaurants! If you are from LA....go to Saddle Ranch, you'll see what I mean!\nAnd how could I forget! The girls....OH MY GOD. Horrid....Hideous? Whichever you prefer! They looked like 35 year old single moms....ex coke heads... seriously.....no thanks" 0
+"Hmmm, how to start this one off. Nasty, dirty, smelly, sleazy, grimy, ugly, depressing,..Not sure. Did I mention dirty? I'll start with that. We could tell from the tiny garage that this place was not frequented for a reason. It is just the epitome of sleaziness. But it's not even up to sleazy Vegas standards. In fact, I'll go ahead and say it, this place should be on the lower end of Fremont st. We got in the elevator and a friend had to hold her nose and breath into her hand so she didn't throw up. And this was on the way to get some of their \""""world famous chicken wings\"""". Needless to say, we never got those wings (see previous review of restaurant). This place was so depressing and just drained our spirits. We had to escape. There is a reason they are off the strip and nobody goes there. Just stay away. For the price there are so much better things. BTW, In N Out down past UNLV or in the other direction across the 15!" 0
+This place is a Dump and closing its doors forever is imminent. 0
+I only reccommend going here after midnight because the wings are 25 cents each! \n\nYou cannot go wrong with that, but expect to wait at least 30 minutes. Yeah, it sounds like a long time, but if you're drunk enough and you can send someone to put your name on the list, it is definitely worth it. 1
+Saw the 25 cent wings advertisement while walking on the Strip with some friends, so we trekked it over at 2 in the morning. \n\n Bottom line: they taste way better when you reheat them in the morning!! 0
+Okay I have to give it two stars just because it really isn't much more than a nice Motel 6 or Best Western that is in Las Vegas. With that said though I was completely shocked with my stay. My wife and I stayed one night just to catch some sleep before me moved over to one of the other hotels on the strip, and I was fearing the worst.\n\nWe paid $20 for one night, and I closed my eyes while opening the door to my room, half expecting to find a room that would make me wish my wife would let us sleep in the car.\n\nThe room was quite clean, surprisingly decent sized, and the bed was even somewhat comfortable. I would definitely NEVER stay here for more than one night, but if you need a place for a one night layover or looking for an incredibly cheap place to stay, you may want to check it out. 0
+I've stayed in some of the worst roach infested seaside motels in California, and this was easily the worst hotel I've ever been in. \n\nIt's Las Vegas, so you really aren't going to spend a ton of time in your room... however, the ability to shower before you go out is sort of a big deal. The shower in our room wouldn't drain and quickly filled up with water. I tried taking a pen and cramming it down the drain to see if I could fix it - I pulled the pen out and a hunk of foul hair and gunk came with it. \n\nThe drain was plugged up with some bitch's entire weave or something... perhaps a dog. We called down to the front desk and were transferred to the wrong department, transferred to a voice mail, and hung up on twice before we were able to get them to send someone out. \n\nThey sent out two maintenance guys to fix it and they spent a half hour blowing air down the drain with a hand pump. This did nothing. They left saying it was still slow, but working a little better. It didn't. All it did was make us late. \n\nIt wasn't just the bathtub malfunction that was a problem... the place was disgusting. There was some sort of small turd near the entry. The vent in the bathroom looked like there was a 1000 year old dead rat inside. The air conditioner sounded like an asthmatic and the busted tile beneath it was covered in dirt. There were all sorts of stains all over the carpet and anything with a surface was covered in layers of old dirt... tops of door frames, mirrors, headboards, etc... \n\nEvery shower curtain ring was broken as well - it felt like some sort of joke - like we were on some sort of reality show... someone just wanted to see us crack.\n\nSadly... the room was 150 per night because we got there on a busy weekend I suppose. Other people online had reported paying in the 30s for their room. I wouldn't have felt right paying 30 any more than I felt right paying 150. I took pictures of everything and brought them downstairs in the morning to the manager who acted relatively nice. I showed her the pictures on my camera and she had me wait to show her head of cleaning staff who looked at them and shrugged at me dismissively.\n\nIn the end, they comped my room. They should've given us tickets to something or gambling money or offered a free night in one of their nicer suites. Had they done anything more than comped the room, I would've tried to be a little more understanding. As it stands though, they did not. \n\nI paid nothing for this room in the end, and it damn near ruined my vacation. It's not worth it at 150, 90, 60, 30 dollars... not even zero. \n\nIf you're a college kid who is happy drinking Bud, your idea of 'ballin' is winning 50 cents in the penny slots, and you are in Vegas to throw televisions through windows and pee in the hallway... you have found your ideal hotel. For a cheap thrill, get in the elevator and ride it as high as it will go - you will fear for your life.\n\nFuck this place. 0
+"I have stayed here many times, but I will now find somewhere else to stay.\n\nThe front desk people are never very friendly. \n\nOur first room of this last visit was nasty. The bathroom tile was coming up and the door hinges were rusty and the paint was coming off the wall near the tub. The tub had grout coming off. No continuing maintenance is going on. \nOur A/C did not work and we had to be transferred at 11:30 pm to another room. This means that the maid did not report it not working or that they did not fix it.\n\nOur second room was almost as bad. The bathroom was in the same sorry shape, but the room was nicer. \n\nThe Casino is always fun and great priced for being small and off the strip. The pool can get a little crowded, but the pool bar and hooters restaurant overlooking the pool are fun.\n\nI won't be back until some remodel is done. Going to try the \""""New\"""" Tropicana." 0
+On my most recent Vegas trip, I went for a bachelor's party, and Hooters is where they guys wanted to stay. Though I prefer to lodge elsewhere, I didn't want to separate myself from the group, so I took a deep breath, and dived into the place that I was so happy to check OUT of a couple of days later. \n\nMy feeling of dejection began the moment we pulled into the garage. Everything is tightly packed in the garage, so each time we turned a corner to ascend to the next level, I had to close my eyes out of fear of that we'd scrape the car against a pillar, or another vehicle. In the garage, there's an elevator, which takes you to the casino level of the main building. The elevator is as dirty and raggedy as something you'd see in a rundown portion of an old NYC subway station. Unlike many other hotel/casinos, which have adequate ventilation systems, to counter the smoke, this casino floor smelled like a tobacco factory. I will give credit to the check-in staff, however, they were very friendly, and a pleasure to interact with! The rooms were ok, nothing special, but it was clean, no bad smells, and I did have a decent view of the strip (8th floor). It's an older no-frills place, so I wasn't expecting marble floors and stone counter tops, so I was ok with what was there. The only issue that I had inside of the room was the shower. The shower heads have only one pressure setting, and it feels like needles pricking your skin. Otherwise, the accommodations where aligned with the pricing of the facility. \n\nI'd say there's a very low likelihood that I'll ever lodge at Hooters again. For me, it's definitely more worthwhile to spend the extra money and stay someplace directly on the strip, with a higher star rating. For the drunken Las Vegas visitor, who just needs a place to sleep, then this is the place for you. Again, despite my dislike for the place overall, I give kudos to the check-in staff for maintaining customer service competence, regardless of the surroundings. 0
+As far as casino hotels go, this one isn't the best and surprisingly the majority of the hooter's girls here aren't even that special or sexy.\n\nI keep coming back for the guaranteed 24/7 $3 blackjack tables that are always fun for me to play at. I swear I could play for days on end if people don't pry me away. 0
+"I know, I know - what would you expect? Still, no matter how trashy the theme I do expect to get what I paid for. True, the Hooters casino is as poorly cleaned and maintained as one of their restaurants, but the rooms were not quite so bad as the typical Hooters restroom and one has to expect a certain griminess to go with the low room costs - that could potentially be some of the fun of the aesthetic that Hooters touts, I suppose.\n\nWe came to the Hooters casino because some friends were already booked here and we wanted to spend some time with them after we had rested some, and enjoy exploring Las Vegas. They, my partner, and I had just spent a week first on a grueling 1900 mile road trip from Austin to northern Nevada and then camping in a barren desert for the Burning Man art festival - and figured it would be nice to spend some time with each other just decompressing. So we decided we would pay ahead for a room with a bed big enough for both of us, knowing that it would take all day to drive through Nevada from Black Rock Desert to Las Vegas.\n\nWe paid ahead for a room with a King size bed for three nights, got up at 7:30 am and drove all day from Burning Man in North Nevada, got in around 11 pm exhausted and haggard, looking forward to nothing more than just crawling into a clean comfortable bed with each other and relaxing, before spending - and they tell us that they will only put us in a room with two doubles and told us in a bored voice, \""""too bad, even though you paid ahead for a king room, it is first come first served. Tough, there is nothing we can do, that's policy.\"""" In effect, you can only get what you paid for if you come at checkin time - paying for the room ahead of time does not actually secure it. \n\nOur friends were, of course, screwed over by the same policy and were no happier about it.\n\nAvoid any business that does not deal honestly with its customers like this - this is worse than what you would reasonably expect from Hooters and Las Vegas combined. I expect trashiness from Hooters and sleazy business practices from Las Vegas - but bait and switch is outside the bounds of any business claiming to be reputable." 0
+Bad #1 Check-in. had no idea how to enter our reservations in computer, so we could get our vouchers for free breakfast and so we never got it. #2 Dirty halls and unmaintained guest rooms. #3 Different drink prices thru same hotel all run by hooters. #4 No free internet. #5 One pool is ice cold. #6 Does not follow up on complaints. #7 No one wins at slot machines. #8 Ghetto towels for pool so you don't steal them. #9. Parking garage is just filthy. #10. There is no manager it just runs itself!\n\nGood #1 Security. #2 Price of room when on special. # 3 Good music outside at the one heated pool. #4 Lots of Hooter girls #5 Onion restaurant specials and service Note: Will probably never go back. Worth the extra money to go elsewhere. 0
+got a great deal online. $20 a night for one room and free steak dinner for two (no purchase necessary, not like other offer that buy one get one free) plus other free slot and table match play. It's like staying for free! \nso no complaints from me.\nroom size is decent and clean , parking is easy, and $3 black jack table for a small time gambler like me is perfect!\nwant to come back here every weekend for this deal! 1
+For the price I'd say what can one expect. Most cities don't have hotels for as cheap as this one so with that said it's pretty good for that.\n\nI was there for work at night so I didn't do much gambling or walking around. I did end up eating at hooters nearly everyday for not being sure where else to eat and not wanting to be late for work... plus it's not bad so why not :)\n\nSome of the girls weren't very nice... others were super nice and very efficient in their jobs and had actual boobs. Perhaps boobs make one nicer to others? Perhaps some felt they didn't have to be nice because I'm a girl and I'm not drinking so it doesn't matter?\n\nRoom service was fine with cleaning the room until one day a lady came in while I was eating and didn't clean anything else for the rest of my my stay there. I put the please clean sign on the outside of the door before leaving to work at night and when I returned in the morning the sign was gone.\n\nI do understand why ppl might pay a little more though if I do come again with other ppl I'll probably hardly be in my room anyway. Though honestly I probably would've been better off staying at circus circus with all the kids since all I wanted to do in my spare time was visit the arcades any way lol 0
+Holes in bedroom walls dirty bathrooms. Fun to visit, not to stay! With so many casinos to stay in Vegas, it won't cost much to stay somewhere else. 0
+Hooters should stick to making wings and even that comes into question. They screwed up my food order both nights I was there. The rooms are old and dingy and feels like your sleeping in the restaurant, and the hallways remind me of old, questionable Bates hotel fronts. Honestly, you would be better off staying at the Motel 6 next door. \n\nThe front desk ladies are rude like they hate working there too but have no choice. The kicker was they cancelled my room after the 1st night even though I was scheduled for three days ---and already had someone booked before I realized my key card didn't work and had to go back to front desk to remind them I'm still in the room. \n\nSave your time and money and please extinguish all options before choosing to stay here. 0
+"Hooters. Really? First I did not stay by choice, a special friend booked on priceline and messed it up and got this place for the ever awful price of $80 a night. Epic fail. Parking is a mess, there's a shady lot across the street that is also open for guests. \n\nWe got a double room, went up, it smelled like mildew and the carpet was wet in spots. Seriously? Tile around toilet was multi-colored, not in the good way. It looked like pee stain around the base of the toilet, but it was the messed up tile color. Hole/crack in the sink, way ghetto. We complained, they \""""upgraded\"""" us to the 15th floor, same room, and gave us some drink coupons for the pool. Tiny beds, halfway between twin and full. Two small Asians in the bed was uncomfortable. Tub/shower clogged and took forever to drain. Cheap tv, no flat screen. But the carpet was better.\n\nFirst time going out we were going down the elevator and this two white trash guys get in with us holding a blunt. Reeked of weed, they start harassing my friend who's on the phone with her family. I tell them to back off and chill and all I remember was them yelling \""""Merica.\"""" Really? Nice clientele. As we were walking out of the casino behind them, one of these classy gentlemen mooned us bare ass and all. Nice. \n\nThe only saving grace about this place was the pool. Surprisingly nice, and the free drink we got helped. Get the rum frozen drink. Nice and strong. I'd probably give a better review if I didn't pay a ridiculous price, maybe $25 a night and I'd understand. But $80? Hell no. Never again." 0
+This is a review for the restaurant inside of the casino. \n\nI've always been a fan of hooters wings and curly fries. So, after seeing a show we stopped here to eat. My husband and I both got wings. They were cold. Cold enough that they could have been cooked and put in the fridge. \n\nThis is the only hooters that hasn't been spot on with the wings. \n\nService wasn't great either. We got our food and no one came to check on us for 20 minutes and I clearly wasn't eating my food. \n\nAt least the curly fries were good, and warm. \n\nOverall cold food and bad service, and they weren't even busy! 0
+"This place is depressing. They certainly do not live up to their name. And I'm willing to look past that (well, maybe not) but there was just no energy in this place. I twas a Thursday night, and the casino area was dead. It was worse than casinos in Reno. The only reason we came here is because we were staying at the Tropicana and wanted a change. \n\nThe only reason we stayed was because we were hungry and wanted a cheap dinner...wings. We got an assortment of wings, and they were just okay. The waitress was nice, but completely forgettable. It was one of our friend's bday, and all the waitresses were about to sing, but the \""""main\"""" waitress forgot the song, so they had to go back, teach her, and they came back 20 minutes later. Really??\n\nWe went to a bar which, again on a Thu night, had maybe 10 people in it. And we roll in with our group of 8 and pretty much take over. Again, no fault of the bartender, as he was cool, but the vibe is just sad. \n\nWhen there are so many choices on the strip, I don't think you need to bother with this one." 0
+Really would be a one star, except it has it's bright points (staff who try). \n\nThe good: Cheap. The bad: Old dirty, smells like a fraternity after a beer brawl.\n\nCould be a five star if you like cheap beer... 0
+"This hotel is so outdated. so you know the saying \""""you get what you pay for?\"""" We'll that's definitely Hooters guidelines. \nWent with friends for a quick gateway and decided to go cheap on our rooms. Big mistake. Minutes after getting settled we had to request a new room. Bathroom sink was so backed up it smelt like a broken sewage pipe. *barf* \n\""""sorry for the inconvenient but we're going to have to give you an evening shitty room\"""".. Is basically what happened. \nAfter traveling for 4hours this was the last thing I wanted to deal with. \nNo refrigerators in rooms. That's an extra $25 p/n. AC is really loud and rattles. Old school tube television. My friend even got stuck in the elevator. Lol that was actually funny because she was totally buzzed and had a Final Destination moment. \nRUNDOWN hotel. For sure. \n24 hour pool hours but mainley occupied by kids. \nCustomer service: horrible! Staff at the front desk are extremely rude. In short: Don't do it!!!!!! If you have afford paying a few more dollars, do so!\nYOU HAVE BEEN WARNED" 0
+"HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!! I booked a king strip view room and although the view of the MGM and Tropicana was nice, the room wasn't. Carpets stains, toilet ghost flushing and running constantly all night and A/C kept waking me up when it shut off. This property blows! The analog TV was fuzzy and the bed was too firm for my liking. The Hooters girls look bored when dealing and don't even smile. The Hooters restaurant also has a poor staff and manager. I wait to be seated and nobody tells me anything, so I seated myself. I order boneless and I get traditional. To top it all off....I booked my room through a popular third party website and at checkout I ask for the total and I am billed a higher price. I tell the employee at the front desk that INCLUDING A RESORT FEE it should be lower (RESORT FEE???? This is no resort) and she just smirks. I ask her to please find out why I'm being billed a higher price and after she kept me waiting forever and she finally comes back and says there was an \""""error.\"""" No apology. Again this is the Las Vegas of today. Poor customer service. I will never in my life go back to that horrible Hooters hotel in Vegas. It needs to be imploded like many others have been before it. I don't care how cheap it is or close to the strip it is. Stay away!!!!" 0
+Terrible service, wings are not good and the girls aren't even that hot. Would highly recommend not coming here. I personally will never come back 0
+"I should have read the yelp review before booking, not sure how this place can get away with charging a daily \""""resort fee\"""" of $14.95. This Motel is far from resort quality with terrible customer service from check in to the Bait Shop and the bartenders and waitresses. Not to mention we were there from thurs-Sunday and the smell of vomit never left the bar area, it didn't smell fresh it smelled like it had soaked into the carpet to remain soiled forever. The rooms are extremely out of date which could have been forgiven do to the low cost of the first two nights and the fact that you aren't in your room very much when in Vegas however when considering the rest of the poor experience we will never return." 0
+I could stand the shit hotel rooms and the even shittier service, like running out of baileys. But when I apparently accidentally put my money on the wrong like in craps, after putting it on the same one a ton of times in a row, and lost? I draw the line there. Such BS. Do not come here if you wanna keep your money. 0
+The food was decent. I didn't expect to get good Vietnamese food in Las Vegas... This place totally surprised us. I came here with a large group including some of my uncles and aunts. You know how Vietnamese elderlies are, they are picky. And yet, they were happy with the food here. They love it. We had pho, hu tieu, bun rieu, bun bo hue, Korean short ribs over tomato rice. All of them were good. 1
+"(-) A \""""large\"""" bowl of pho looks like a regular bowl of pho to me\n(-) Pricey for the amount you get\n(-) It was an almost-satisfying amount of pho in the large bowl. I'm going to be looking for food in an hour or two\n(-) The Che 3 Mau dessert I got had green jelly that was still slightly frozen -___-\n\nThis place is meh. Nothing too spectacular." 0
+Pretty good pho in considerations of where it is geographically on the US map.\nBeen coming here for years every time I go to Vegas and the best spot for a hangover cure.\n\nService is quick all around from entering to exiting. 1
+Pretty damn good vietnamese food i must say. Been coming here alot actually this past year and some occasions we'll visit twice in our trip.\n\nPho broth is VERY tasty, meats are fresh. Mi soup broth is great as well, they give u so many wontons. 2 sizes but both bowls are massive. Favorite dish there is Com Tam Bi Cha Suong Nuong. The pork chop is tender/great flavor compared to other spots and their egg cha is superb. I normally am unimpressed with egg cha at other places even tho i love it, so its awesome that I'm able to enjoy it again. And their Bi is not overly dry which is great. \n\nThe restaurant is big and their turn around time for tables are quick even though they get busy alot.\n\nService is a hit or miss. I mean its a vietnamese restaurant, ur not gonna be catered in royalty. Just expect your first requests for items to not come and be patient to flag them or someone else down for it again. 1
+NOT RECOMMENDED. \nThe pho was cold and they charged 15% for service without even notifying the customers!!! We didn't even know until the check came out. The ONLY thing the servers did was bring out water and our pho. NOTHING ELSE and they charged 15% for service. NEVER COMING BACK EVER! 0
+Over- priced for filipino food. $17 for crispy pata, $2 for a BBQ stick. 0
+mediocre . . . . at best!!! 0
+Unfortunately, the problem with this restaurant is that everything is precooked. Went for dinner around 5:30 pm and the pancit was starting to dry out and the pork skewers were so hard and dry we had to wrestle them by hand trying to get them off the skewer. Those were the only two things we had and we were very disappointed. This place could be a lot better if dishes were made to order and unless they change we will not go back. 0
+Got a truck off them. Got a car fax. \nPaid for title fee. They fuck that up. Now I have to pay NV DMV to fix it. Now the paper work is late to the bank and the bank up the payment for late. \n\nSlow service. Didn't have paper work ready when they called me to come pick it up.\nThe lady in the front desk was on the phone the whole time I was there taking personal phone calls. Mechs where in the waiting room watching TV. \n\nThey were okay to talk to before giving them a check after that there died to you and service just goes to shit. \n\nI thought I would get better service coming back after a deployment from Afgan. \nNope. 0
+Disappointed is the key word. I was out looking for a new car, really unsure of exactly what I wanted. I know I was looking for a sedan that would be good on cross country trips something comfortable. The young sales person that I was speaking it with suggested maybe a lacrosse or a regal could meet my needs. I told him I would like to test drive one that is regular gas trippin and one that is a crossover since I've never driven a crossover vehicle. It was 105 degrees outside and he took me over to look at SUvs after we had already decided on a sedan. Once we got to the sedan I had to stand outside while he tried to find keys. I walked into the showroom and he was still looking for someone to give him keys to a couple of different vehicles we had picked out. After a few minutes I gave up and walked out, told the young man I would try another day when it was cooler.\n\n I believe some of the young newer sales person should be teamed with a more experienced person looking better answer questions. I don't know anything about the product because I never drove one. 0
+They told me they could fix my car, but when they were done, they found more wrong with it. A fifth grader could have done better. 0
+They were okay service-wise but they are not sanitary. Yuck! I don't think they sanitized their tools and if they did it would be an alcohol rinse. Its too iffy and in retrospect I will not go back. This is an unwanted nail infection waiting to happen. 0
+I can't believe I'm giving Polish Deli two stars. I used to love this place. Alas, something has gone horribly wrong. Rows and rows of empty shelves. Diminished selection. What happened??\n\nI used to stop by Polish Deli regularly. Then, I got lazy, and ended up just going to Euro Delicacies because it was closer to my house. In the interim, however, Euro Delicacies has surpassed them with selection of Polish goods. Polish Deli still has the biggest selection of pierogi and Polish meats in town, but that's not saying much.\n \nYou can also pick up Polish teas, over-the-counter drugs, and Wedel chocolates, something I haven't seen elsewhere in town (which are in the refrigerators because it's like 90 degrees in the store). I'll still stop by for my blueberry pierogi and kapusta czerwona (red cabbage salad) but, then again, maybe I won't. Seriously depressing. 0
+Great breakfast food at OPH. Had the Belgin Waffles with a side of bacon. The bacon was thick & delicious. Ok, I don't get bacon often. The Belgin Waffle was light and had a good taste.\n\nIf you are a grandparent or grandchild (55+, 12 & under) they have a good deal. Under $5 for 3 pancakes, eggs & meat.\n\nI recommend eating here vs. the breakfast buffet ($8). The food tastes better. 1
+"My husband and I used to eat at this restaurant all the time. We always loved the food. However, the last time we were there , the manager disagreed with where we asked to be seated based on the placement of our highchair. We did not realize that it was a problem. Afterall, the hostess sat us there.\n\nWhen the manager saw what happened, he aggressively approached our table, rapped his knuckles on the table, and loudly imformed us that \""""this was never happening again\"""". You betcha, Buddy, because after being chewed out by this manager like I was a tardy dishwasher, we weren't coming back. I was angry and embarassed as this manager was loud enough that people at other tables were staring at us, so I emailed the restaurant's corporate offices right there from my phone.\n\nA few days later, I received a phone call from the restaurant's general manager. I think that her name was Lisa. At first, I thought that Lisa was going to work this out with me, perhaps apologize for her underling's poor behavior. That just wasn't going to happen. What Lisa gave me was a second butt chewing. She interrupted me time and again, and even accused me of being a bad mother because the placement of the highchair was dangerous and against city code, that she was more concerned about the safety of my child than I was. Had she stopped talking over me for 2 seconds, she would have learned that my husband is an architect and has forgotten more about building and city codes than some diner manager would ever know. What she didn't know that my husband did know was that the placement of the highchair was well within city egress requirements.\n\nShe then claimed to have reviewed the tape of the manager approaching our table and she that the table rapping never happened. She was lying. It did happen. I saw it. My husband saw it, and my baby jumped when he did it. She either did not review the tape or there was no tape to review. I seriously doubt that they have cameras trained on every table in any restaurant, much less a pancake diner. \n\nDuring this entire conversation, I kept trying to get a word in edgewise to complain about the way the first manager all but yelled at us. It was awful, and soon as she was done verbally abusing me, she said goodbye and HUNG UP on me. I was shocked. She never had any intention of working this out. Her intention was to bully me for daring to complain about one of her co-workers. And sadly, we have lost one of our favorite breakfast spots because I will not contribute a nickel to that woman's salary.\n\nI had heard, maybe it's true, maybe it's not, that several restaurants in casinos had recently closed their doors. If this is how they allow their manager to speak to people, I am not the least bit surprised. I have since told everyone I know about the abuse that I suffered at this woman's hands and will continue to bad mouth this restaurant every opportunity I get." 0
+Tried many Chinese buffets in town and this one is the best of the dozen or so in Vegas. They do have pretty fresh ingredients. They do switch some of their lunch dishes out during dinner so you don't feel like your paying more for only lunch items. For dinner you get more of the seafood dishes like, shrimps, mussels, lobsters, crabs and fish. Overall taste of all the dishes is consistent. We've been dining at this buffet from time and time again for the past two years and haven't been disappointed. They do have a good selection of dishes, with a decent sushi, fresh fruits, dessert and a Mongolian BBQ station. It's more of a locals buffet so don't expect it to be like a fancy buffet at one of the strip's hotel. The food is good and the price is reasonable, what more can you ask for. 1
+Negative stars for this place!!! This use to be one of mine and best friend's spot to eat. On one of our regular trips (we love the crab legs...) needless to say, the eyeball on my crab was still there looking at me and my friend found what looked to be a nose hair in her won ton soup. \n\nWe both left in a hurry and made sure no one saw us because we still had full plates of food and were afraid to be charged extra. We proceeded to throw up in front of the restaurant. \n\nNEVER AGAIN. We are very sadden by the fact that one of our favorite spots is RUINED for us. 0
+I don't know why they're always so busy, the food was horrible! They make you pay on the way in and then you're stuck! Do not recommend! 0
+Out of all the Asian buffets I Love Buffet at Asia the best, they have good quality food that's fresh and delicious. Their food actually has flavor, not bland like most of your food at the buffets. Buffets usually go for quantity not quality but here at Buffet at Asia they go for quality and they have a pretty good selection of food too. My favorite thing about this restaurant is one of their selections they offer for their beverages, and that is that they have Thai Iced Tea. Everybody knows that this beverage usually goes for about $4-$5 dollars for a small glass and at Buffet at Asia it's unlimited, how great is that??? well it's great for people who enjoy this beverage.\n\nAnyways, I think this place is pretty good especially for being a buffet and an Asian one at that so give it a try next time your near one of their locations. BTW, I don't recommend going to the one at Flamingo near Maryland, IDK why but I just personally don't care for that location. 1
+"So once every few years I think to myself \""""hey maybe I should go to a cheap Chinese buffet\"""" and then more often than not I regret my decision. This time was no different. Despite the reviews on Yelp this place got Best of Las Vegas (at least if my memory serves me right) so we decided to try it. It was at a premium price, for this place, around $16 for the weekend seafood buffet. We went on Saturday night, no wait but extremely busy. Service was poor, I had to track someone down when I wanted a drink refill and in the middle of dinner they took my soy sauce away. I thought to fill it or exchange and bring it back, but no it was just gone. They had less selection of Chinese food than I expected, maybe because there was more seafood. A lot of people were eating the snow crab, but that is just way too much work for me for so little reward, I am a king crab or nothing kind of girl unless it is already cracked open. They also had salt and pepper frog legs, which was different, although I didn't try it. The only thing that I liked was some sort of seafood medly on a shell with a baked on mayonnaise sauce. I recently saw a poster that bacon was the duct tape of food, and if that is so I think mayonnaise is like the glue - it helps quite a bit to repair food that would otherwise lack in flavor. They had a small sushi bar, and it was well meh - I guess I should be thankful there was any sushi, and there were a few different kinds - tako, salmon, tuna, eel, a number of norimaki rolls. The rolls were okay. Also, I tried the white fish but I wasn't sure what type of white fish it was, maybe Tilapia, but it really wasn't that good. They had salt and pepper squid, which again was okay. So yes - overall I would say, some items were okay at best but I won't ever be coming back." 0
+Most amazing school! Teachers care... Staff is amazing & professional.... The level of care is incomparable to any other school in NV... Have 2 kids here. Blessed! Highly reccomend. My kid absolutely love school!! 1
+"(This happened in August of 2013, I was hesitant to post because I believe justice needs to happen in this case, but my honey is just glad to be alive and hasn't pursued the issue any further, so I must respect his wishes. Dr. Yee's mistake needs to be out there for future patients to know! Oh and not to mention the $500 & $1200 hospital bills we've had to pay because this doctor rushed thru his SURGERY!). \n\nWow! I received a reply from the \""""owner\"""" of Westfield and he didn't even apologize for the life threatening mistake that happened in his building by one of his doctors! At least Dr Yee did show a bit of compassion for cutting too deep and hitting an artery and called to see how he was feeling the next day. You sir should be a shamed of yourself. \n\nWorst experience ever. My fianc\u00e9 went in yesterday for a chalazion removal surgery on his left upper eyelid. The appt was for 4pm, obviously Dr. Yee's last appt of the day, a we were the last ones in the waiting room. Our kids were with us so my fianc\u00e9 went back to the surgery room alone. The procedure was done quickly and he was done within 10-15 min. We were given no discharge papers or explanation of what to and not to expect an care for the wound after surgery. We were told \""""it's a very simple procedure\"""". \nDriving home from Westfield about 5 minutes in, blood started dripping heavily out of my fiance's eyepatch. We immediately called the office, which was now closed, and told the operator the situation and asked for the doctors immediate response. Operator said he'd have the doc call. So we continued driving. We live across the street from Summerlin hospital and once we got near it we knew the blood leakage was not normal and we stopped in to the emergency room. He was immediately taken in to the ER and they tried to stop the blood flow. 20 minutes after speaking to Westfield's operator I received the call back and spoke to Dr Yee who said to me \""""you're wasting your time going to the ER, you just need to put pressure on it for a few minutes.\""""\nI was livid. The nurses put pressure on his eye for 5 hours! Yes 5 hours ad having blood & blood clots pour out of his eyelid. The ER doctors didn't know what to do and attempted to contact Dr Yee for help. We arrived at the ER at 5:15pm, Dr Yee didn't show up until 9pm. After a short period of prepping to do surgery Dr Yee went to work trying to fix the problem he created. It took an hour and 30 minutes of excruciating pain and suffering for the doc to stop the bleeding. I am grateful that my fianc\u00e9 was finally fixed and is home resting, but I am so upset and disturbed by the lack of care Dr Yee presented during the initial surgery. He must have had a long day and rushed through the chalazion removal, which caused him to cut too deep and rupture an artery. \nThis has not only caused physical pain, but also mental and emotional suffering for our whole family, especially my fianc\u00e9.\nThanks for reading this, I hope you choose to take care of your eyes at a more upstanding caring and professional eye center." 0
+If you are uptight and bitchy, don't come here! Go to a place that charges a cover and $12 for a well drink. If you can relax and enjoy yourself without worrying if someone's LOOKING at you, this is a fun place to go to. Wed nights are biker nights. If you have a bike, then you know what to expect. I go on Tues nights, which is Hot Rod Tues brought to you by one of the main Mutts at Mutt & Jeff's Classics. The parking lot gets packed with classics, rat rods, and even some bikes. So what if the chick behind the bar wears her underwear to work??? What ever makes her the extra cash. And it's not like she's a beast! She's very nice. And don't complain about the owner being a skirt chaser. Take it as a compliment! You can say 'no thank you' and he'll be fine, and so will you, geez! Like I said, if it's easy for you to get your panties in a bunch, don't go. Simple. Their food is delicious and on Tuesday nights, it's the best $1 tacos short of making your own at home, and even then I think you've got some competition!!! Full bar, sports on the flat screens, rockin juke box. Hey, ever since The Cooler Lounge closed, this is pretty darn close to the good times we had there!!! Everyone is super nice. 1
+Its been a year since my last review, this location is doing as good job as they can but the new menu is falling flat. Bring the classics back. Please. 0
+Everytime I visit there I wait at least 45 minutes before I make it through the waiting room door. Dr. Arnold has removed cancer from me twice. This last time I waited for 90 minutes and never made it through the door. Three other people who were there before me were still waiting. He gets high marks in skill. His office staff rates a zero for overbooking and rudeness. His bedside manner could use improving but his skill level outweighs that. His skill level does not excuse the length of time waiting. Doctor you are Fired! 0
+Needed coveralls for last minute Halloween costume and staff was very helpful and let me know they had item I was looking for over the phone. They even held it for me at the front of the store so I was in and out in under 5 min!!! Great customer service!!! 1
+Update: This Winchells that I reviewed on N. Decatur has now closed and is now Dulce Donuts. I hope to go over to Dulce Donuts soon and try them. (the two stars are for the Winchells that was here. I just wanted to update so everyone knows that it is now closed) 0
+Dr. Singel and his staff did a wonderful job! I went to see him about a bone cyst and pathalogical fracture and he was in the room with me within 10 minutes of my appt time and he had already reviewed my info and checked out the MRI films I brought. He knew exactly what I needed and referred me to an excellent orthopedic surgeon to get my foot taken care of. His office was super quick in putting in the referral to my insurance company. They were polite, knowledgeable, and professional and didn't keep me sitting around. Thanks, Dr. Singel! 1
+"Find another loan officer, quickly.\n\nMy loan officer not only was condescending and rude (at lunch I'd have her on speakerphone so I had witnesses to her attitude, her interruptions, and her inconsistencies), but forgot several key elements that held up my close. She did not order the appraiser who mandated repairs be made to come back, she never let me know the charges of the appraisals until after my card was charged without my permission, she sent me to the underwriter without ever reading the report that stated that several documents were missing and then blamed it on someone else, then finally was so rude with me I hung up on her, called my realtor, and told him if she contacted me again I was reporting her to the board.\n\nToday, I get notice that my homeowner's policy she arranged with an insurance company CANCELED my policy (a condition of my mortgage) and is sending me the refund of the difference. Apparently my loan officer dropped that ball, too.\n\nI was told several times that without her, I'd be \""""dead in the water\"""" due to a bankruptcy eight years ago and a late student loan payment four years after that (due to a divorce and frozen assets), and that without her, I wouldn't have a loan. Odd--I then talked to two other loan officers at two other places who couldnt understand why the loan officer had me pay $30 for court docs NONE of them needed b/c it was EIGHT years ago, and after seven, no one really looks at it. \n\nShe was incompetent, I still continue to have to deal with the pieces from her dropping the ball, she was rude, she cost me money and time. Oh--and even after the delay of escrow, where I did not get occupancy, guess who didn't adjust the interest?? You guessed it. When your realtor has to go down to the office to try to fix things, you know you have a bad deal. \n\nGo elsewhere. Anywhere." 0
+"came here after dinner with some friends. \n\nmain issue is:\n\ni think the owner (an asian dude) was wearing crocs without socks while making and serving food.\n\n\n\nthe portions were generous, my blizzard was overflowing. awesome. but then while we were eating we all got this whiff of ASS. i looked at my friends and they looked at me like \""""did you do it?\"""" finally we looked over at the only other people who were an old couple a few tables away from us and they looked over at us like \""""do you smell that?\"""" finally we all started laughing and said it must be their sewer pipe or something. we already finished our stuff but overheard the wife of the elderly couple say \""""ugh... how can you eat that with that smell?\"""" hahaha we all got up and left. everyone was laughing while we walked out the door." 0
+This place is the definition of repugnant. I understand when a mistake happens once or twice when it is busy, but I have gone here multiple times and during those multiple times, my order and the service have been not at it's best. For example, I have ordered fries and they told me it was going to be a few minutes because they make everything fresh, but when I got the fries, they were cold and undercooked. Secondly, when I order a blizzard, the amount of toppings in very light. Thirdly, filthy filthy filthy. I am not surprised that I saw a C rating in their lobby. Overall, I will no longer go out of my way to this place is to eat. 0
+"Tuesday night sweet tooth went unsatisfied as we started to order some frozen desserts. Only to be shot down with, \""""I'm sorry but we're out of ice cream tonight\"""". WHAT? Are you kidding me? Plenty of other spots to go for dessert and we will not be coming back here." 0
+I had been craving a milkshake from sonic for weeks, I finally went and got one today! The guy didn't put the lid on all the way, MILK SHAKE EVERYWHERE!!!! All the guy did was offer more napkins! Half of my milkshake spilled out. I even paid more to get extra pie crust in the shake...I et to work to get and my order is completely wrong! It's not brain surgery people!!!! 0
+Delycios 1
+Local restaurant, really small... Owner is the chef... Really funny and nice guy. Very authentic! 1
+I have been to this school a few times to take tests and they way they do things is very old fashion I must say for Vegas. Computers I thought were taking over the world? Well I hope so since that is where my career lies.\n\nSo you do your paperwork at the front which is filled with young adults that don't really know what they are doing. They sit there and ask each other for help. I don't know what that is all about. Do they get paid or this is for credits? \n\nThey make you fill out paperwork and then send you over to the cashier. The cashier knows what they are doing at least. Then the cashier gives you a piece of paper, saying you paid for your test and then you walk back over to the front desk to show them the piece of paper. Is anyone following how time consuming and old fashion this is? \n\nOk so I move to a different address. I know I have to be there early so I can change my address before my test. I give proof of address with a bill in hand but they say I don't need that. So then I give my I.D. to them which also has my new address on it. He takes it and goes scans it, I guess to put it in my file. They make me filled out new paperwork. Then once that is all done I head to the testing room, and even tell the teacher I have a new address. She writes it down. On my test, it asks if I had any changes since my last test, and there's a option for new address. I check it. I even filled it out on the test. Now I am pretty confident my results will get to my new address.\n\nOne month later, I still haven't gotten my results in the mail yet. I was patient enough and decided to call to see what was going on. The young male adult that answered the phone kept putting me on hold to look for my test and when I took it. \n\nSo he finds my paperwork and starts reading off my old address. I started laughing in frustration. I explained what I went through, that morning to make sure everything was going to be sent to me. I wasn't mean or nasty with him. laughed a lot thought because I couldn't believe this was happening. I asked if he could changed it over the phone and that was of course no. I must go back to the school and change my address and also get my test results there too. \n\nSo my scanning of my I.D. was missing, and all the new sheets I filled out were just gone? He also tells me that he would of remember scanning my I.D. because he was there that day of the test. \n\nI hung up on him. I couldn't take it anymore. He made me look like I was lying. How frustrating is that. \n\nSo I am still in the unknown about my results. I haven't been able to make it down to the school since I don't have a car. It's really not easy to get to in my situation. \n\nI am finding another school quickly. Will not give them anymore of my money!! \n\nThanks CSN for all the drama. 0
+Hoo boy... if you're looking for the tool section Crowbar is for you. Somewhere between a gas station and tattoo shop in a strip mall in northwest las vegas is where you'll find this magnet for fauxhawks and lower back tattoos. I haven't been here in years and don't plan on changing that anytime soon. Parking is not a problem, the venue is large enough and has the same selection of booze you'll find at any neighborhood bar. However, it's the clientele that earns this place a lonely star. 0
+My favorite place outside of my house!! Check it out, youll understand why!! 1
+Great food! Best wings in town. Ohio State football? This is the place to be to watch the game. 1
+Just left this office and I've never been so impressed by a dental visit before!\nNew patient paperwork was minimal, wait time was barely enough to read 2 pages of my book, and I was introduced to Anita- the cheerful, friendly, and professional dental assistant with who I would spend the majority of my visit. \n\nAnita was downright bubbly and made an effort to get to know me as a person while also maintaining professionalism, explaining every procedure she was going to do, and giving additional dental info tidbits to help keep my teeth as healthy and attractive as possible. Dr. Ozaki was also super professional and made sure to go over my concerns before moving on, making it very clear that he could always be reached in the event of an emergency. Anita mentioned she has worked for Dr. Ozaki for decades, which I think speaks volumes about their level of professionalism and patient care.\n\nUltimately spent just over an hour here including xrays, cleaning, and scheduling additional work for a chipped tooth. Front desk staff were super helpful at answering some questions about my dental insurance coverage and went out of their way to look up pricing to replace a retainer. Super impressed with the staff here, and that's what will keep me coming back. 1
+Love the food and the staff are always nice. The garlic knots are great, the rolls are great and a great price for the amount of food. We have never had an issue with delivery. Never been to NY, but the pizza is thin and good sized slices. The caprese salad is excellent. 1
+"I give it 2 stars for bring open on Sunday, but it's really only worth 1 star. The employees are nice, but everything is computerized and it makes me think that they work on commission. They tried to sell me things I had previously purchased and they kept lowering the price by a dollar and saying \""""so now do you want it?\"""" I just came for an oil change. I expected to be told about what else needs to be done, but other places which actually care about the user experience will print you a list of needs and their prices. That would have been respectable instead of trying to intimidate you with a computer. Hahaha, don't even try it buddy:/\nI ended up waiting about an hour and a half to even be seen, but when I called the girl told me I could get an oil change right away:/. When I called I asked to make an appointment. This place is like a snake. I. Wouldn't necessarily blame it in the employees, I'd blame it on jiffy lube. I do NOT recommend coming here unless like me, ur oil is in sure need of change on a Sunday:(" 0
+Welcome to Italy or at least our own little slice of it. Forget the Venetian and it faux decor. This is the real thing. This shop has a vibe unlike any other Italian restaurant I have been in. Doubling as an Italian deli the restaurant itself sells quality Italian food at wallet friendly prices. The food here is what I'd expect a home cooked meal to taste like... If I was an Italian... In Italy. The portions are very generous, and the food itself is always freshly cooked and delicious. \n\nFurthermore, the service is top notch. You feel as though you've stepped once again into an Italian household invited to dinner. The workers due their utmost in providing the best service with a smile and a few jokes at that. \n\nThe deli serves some of the best Italian cold cuts from various types of prosciutto and capicolla. They also serve a delicious assortment of cheeses and cold dishes. \n\nComing here you are welcomed into the heart of Italy. From food at the table to the food sold at the deli you can't go wrong. The service is top notch and the restaurant is very clean. So if your looking for some great Italian food, you don't have to look so far. 1
+I reeeeeeally needed new tires. Despite being fully aware of this, I took a 50-mile bumpy-ass dirt road into the middle of Death Valley to a remote hot springs. There was no cell service, and I carried no spare -- what can I say, I like to live on the edge :)\n\nSure enough, I hadn't been back in town more than a few days when I blew out a tire. Thank dog it didn't happen in the middle of Death Valley! I went over to the Big O on Jones & Desert Inn, where I've been going for years...but unfortunately the place was closed, because the cool-ass man who ran it had passed away :(\n\nSo I went to another Big O, which shall remain nameless...and after upselling me on needless services (transmission fluid, power steering fluid and brake fluid flushes), the guy had the chutzpah to call me up the next day and ask me out on a date!!\n\nNow I can't fault the guy for asking me out -- after all, my usual m.o. when going in for automotive work is to wear skimpy clothes in order to wangle the best deal from the grease monkeys. But to rip me off and THEN have the balls to ask me out?! Inconceivable!\n\nI know they ripped me off, because my regular oil-change guy later told me he'd just changed my power steering fluid a few months prior...so it DEFINITELY did not need flushing. Lesson learned: check records before agreeing to services!\n\nAnyhoo, now I decided to get a full set of new tires, just in case. But I sure as hell wasn't going back to Big O! Someone recommended Discount Tire, so I went and checked it out.\n\nThe staff was courteous, the waiting room was airy, clean, and stocked with lots of magazines, and one of the grease monkeys offered me a bottle of water while I waited. The total cost for all the tires only came to $340, and I was in and out within 30 minutes.\n\nThis all just happened today, so I'm still waiting to see if these insanely cheap tires blow up prematurely. I'm also waiting to see if anyone calls to ask me out! \n\nBarring those eventualities...this place rocks! 1
+Thanks to yelp! Otherwise I would have not found this place. The service here is great and fair prices. I watched two other customers pay for their service and they both seemed happy when they finished. As soon as I walked in, another customer asked if I had been there before (no) and immediately started saying how fair the prices were and how great the service was. This is NOT a franchise. The owner is there everyday at the front desk and most of the time you deal with him direct. Incredible place and they deserve all the support and great reviews they have. 1
+I am 84 and have been retired from Ford Motor Company for 30 years, after spending 30 years in several management positions, this past Friday (2-28-14), I had my 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis brakes serviced at Mr. Brake. I must say that the Owner/Manager and his Service Staff are the most honest and trustworthy people I have ever encountered at any service shop. I highly recommend that anyone needing brake service would be well served to have your work done at this location.\n\nWhen I arrived, I was greeted by Bill, he immediately took my vehicle into the shop, checked out the problem, gave me a very reasonable estimate, made the required repairs on a very timely basis, gave me the final bill which was exactly as the estimate, and I was on my way within an hour, it just does not get any better than at Mr Brake... Russ D 1
+I do a lot of driving. This was further compounded by a few cross-country roadtrips over the last few months (A man's gotta travel). I certainly put the mileage on my brakes and rotors, and there comes that time that your car will remind you of that.\n\nThere's no gentle way of putting this: Car repairs suck, but I am glad that I found Mr. Brake.\n\nI made an appointment with Mark, who was a really nice guy over the phone. I did an early morning appointment, brought my car in, and let them do their thing.\n\nIt cost A little more than I was expected, but it was due to me putting my car through more of its paces than I should have. The team made sure that I saw everything, explained why it was, and they really made sure that I understood what they were doing before affecting any repairs. I am not a huge car-minded guy, so I do appreciate someone laying out everything in a very direct manner. Best of all, they fixed everything (front and back brakes and rotors) within 30 minutes.\n\nThe car is running fine, and I am happy with my service. I consider their work thorough and honest, in addition to their polite and friendly manner.\n\nI can see why this brake place is a wall of 5 Stars. I would gladly use their service again. 1
+Nothing remarkable about this place. \n\nThe foot quality was good, but our food wasn't all that well prepared. I ordered a spicy chicken dish, and I didn't taste much spice above and beyond the sweet and sour sauce with some dried red chilis.\n\nThe service was good here, but we were one of 3 tables... 0
+has a lot of variety of dim sum if you go early. One thing i hate about this place and prevent me from giving it a 5 stars because those ladies who pushed the carts, they're so pushy in trying to put food on your table, there are a lot of things i don't like to eat, and they just placed those plates on my table even though i said i don't want its. Give me time to pick out the dishes i want to order, will ya??? 1
+I hate to give bad reviews but this place was definitely NOT GOOD.\nThe food here wasn't very flavorful and I'm not super picky on flavor. The chicken looked and tasted like it maybe wasn't chicken... There was a fish tank full of dead fish on display for the diners to see, gross. \n\nThere's millions of places to get Chinese food in Chinatown so I would not recommend this one. \n\nAlso I got sick to my stomach almost instantly after we finished eating. I usually prefer food that doesn't make me sick. 0
+First time going to this place, the food was great ordered the lo mein and beef with strawberry sauce. Also ordered a couple of dim sum dishes - shu mai and hargow. Definitely a place to come back again, the dim sum I think is a bit pricey imho. 1
+"[Review for DIMSUM only]\n\nI'm sure you've needed to buy a car - a brand-spanking-new one OR a semi-whored-out-used version - at one point in your life and have experienced a nagging-dying-to-complete-a-sale-to-take-out-a-chick-salesperson. It wasn't the greatest of experiences right?\n\nWell, meet the DIMSUM version.\n\nI really wonder if these ladies work here on a full commission basis OR have been set STRICT ASIAN QUOTAS (those having worked overseas OR know someone who does may have learnt at some point how some retail outlets staff actually have DAILY quotas to meet...OR else ADIOS bish). They sure fly around in their dimsum carts like the establishment is a go-cart-track...and pushing for sales a LOT more aggressively than I would say a carsalesperson would at the end of the month.\n\nBest part? The moment they knew I spoke Chinese...they went gung-ho-YOU-need-MORE-meat-on-you-SON-\""""YOUTOOSKINNNNNNNNNNNNNY\"""" on me. (Bish, please...you look anoxeric! Maybe?) Well, they still WON...since I tend to be a pushover with asian-aunties-battling-menopause and their dimsum carts...and found my small table for 2 with food for at least 5 gargantuan eaters.\n\nYet, this place, which was recommended by locals (asian ladies that you'd find working at the hotels and casinos that I randomly started conversations with to ask for tips on LOCAL food joints), isn't that great. (I think I got trolled.)\n\nOilier dimsum...below average quality (just seems like the food sat out a little too long as well as tasting rather bland...)...and ISN'T PIPING HOT...meh\n\nBut what really killed it for me was this ever present sour taste that wasn't vinegar...and if you know your dimsum (OR even any other food in general)...this ISN'T A GOOD SIGN. Maybe, the health department might have to come over for an (S)INspection...before, as comedian Russel Peters imitates his dad, \""""Somebody Gonna Get a Hurt Real Bad\"""".\n\nIf you're craving dimsum, I'd say...just wait until you get out of Vegas and hit a real spot instead. And if you HAVE to be here, please don't order the dimsum BUT order ala carte dishes instead - at least if the food isn't that fresh, the raging fire under the wok will fudgingly kill everything in it.\n\nIt may just save you a trip to the porcelain throne of shame. (Don't ask)." 0
+"So many better places on Spring Mountain. One dish tastes likes the next at this joint. The \""""white\"""" chicken is anything but. Cathay was once one of the best in town. Not any more. As they say, \""""no more business from me to you!\""""" 0
+"\""""Meh. I've experienced better.\"""" \nFrom the Cathay House of about 2 or 3 years ago, no less. I wonder what happened? Cathay House used to be a go-to for my friends and family, but somehow the overall quality has been declining, and this last visit made us realize that. \n\nThe dishes now have simple, fundamental issues with them, like very thick dumpling skin that sticks to the dish, and vegetables that are not very fresh and crisp. The tea was clearly oversteeped. The highlight of the meal was actually the tripe, which was very clean and had great texture. Have prices creeped up over the years? We racked up a $70 bill for what didn't seem like very much food, especially in between all the limp veggies and half-filled dishes.\n\nThe service and cleanliness have also gone downhill; where I feel like Cathay House used to clearly be the nicest dim sum place in Chinatown, I can no longer say the same. While the servers are fairly patient and accommodating as usual, one of our party observed that some of kitchen staff don't perform the required hand wash after a bathroom visit, and that they were talking on their cellphones in the kitchen! I'm not sure what to think, between being disappointed, and being hopeful that Cathay would return to its former glory, but I do know that for the first time we'll be looking for a new dim sum place." 0
+This is my go to place when I crave semi good cheap junk food. They have specials through out the week I do enjoy their sundaes its similar to McDonald's chili cheese fries are not bad and the chili cheese burger is pretty decent. So if you're craving your once in a while junk food lol check out. Xoxo. Your fellow yelpie 1
+Got their chicken and pesto pizza. Very good and filling. Not busy in there at all. 1
+This is the only place to get Schlotzsky's so regardless of the lackluster dining experience - I will be back.\n\nI love the original. The warm sourdough type bread with the warm ham... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good. \n\nThis place is old and run down. The service sucks. But if you want some Schlotzcky's this is it! 0
+Cheap food and quality. Nice counter help. It is just another fast food place. 0
+Brought my dually ranch truck in today and they did a great job! It was full of hay, dog and horse hair dirt and grime! It cost $160 but they worked on it for 4 hours!! They didn't get it perfect but so close and for as bad as it was I will give it to them! Will be back and it will be way cheaper if I don't let it get so out of hand..... 1
+After a positive experience with Dr. Davis and his office, I brought my expensive Calvin Klein sunglasses in to get a new set of lenses. When I got them back, the lenses didn't seem right. I asked the optician to look at them and she did something with the right arm and she broke it! Her attitude was, you signed a release and your screwed! We're not responsible even though the glasses broke when she was working with them. I was very upset with the lack of s caring attitude and hiding behind a release form. I am left with the opinion that once they get their money from VSP, game over. I had to take my broken sunglasses to a frame repair place and pay $65 cash to get them fixed. VSP did reimburse the $65 to me because they do care about their customers, unlike Dr. Davis and his staff. The take away from this experience is that Dr. Davis is a good eye doctor but his business practices leave a bit to be desired! Definitely do not use his office to get new lenses on your exiting frames. He will not stand by them if anything happens! Unfortunately in today's world, good customer service is hard to find. It's all about the $$$ and not the customer. 0
+"I used to LOVE this place. I mean \""""go there several times a week\"""" kind of love but lately it seems deals have decreased as well as portion sizes. I was addicted to their wings and would stock up on them regularly. The sad little party wings they serve now (For the same price mind you!) are actually kind of insulting." 0
+Decided to try this place today since it was new in the neighborhood....It was terrible! I ordered the chicken avocado wrap and I personally do not eat avocado or carrots so I asked for it without avocados or carrots. As I was walking out of the store I looked around and noticed that two of the what I have to assume owners cars were parked directly in front of the restaurant taking up guest parking including a spot that isn't even parking. When I got home sat down to eat and opened my food up I was totally disappointed, they got my order wrong, I was hungry so I started to eat around what I didn't like the chicken was dry and had very little flavor. So I gave the other half of my wrap to my husband who isn't picky at all and he didn't even like it. I definitely will not go back! Not to mention I paid $13 for the wrap and a soda...which is wayyyyy to pricey for the quality. 0
+"mmmmm...,,,,mmm... bad! This place was definitely not what a majority of my co-workers had described it. How can you burn chicken that bad? Here are my ratings for their service:\n\nCustomer Service - 5 Stars\nChicken Pasta - 1 Star (only because the chicken wasn't burnt)\nMashed Potatoes - 1/2 Star (only for the effort)\n\nI ordered the family 4 meal and it was terrible. I was hoping to write a good review, but the chicken pasta was soaked in thousand island dressing. Not a huge fan of thousand island sauce unless i can use it on my \""""In & Out\"""" burger. \n\nMashed Potatoes? Sooooooo disappointed, they covered my mashed potatoes with gravy for me so when i got home it had all blended in together. Husband was not happy. \n\nChicken was very bland in seasoning, but thanks to the charred areas, there was a burnt taste at least. \n\nI wish I could say more about the place, but unfortunately \""""this is all she wrote\""""." 0
+mark & mercedes are a must listen to in the morning. 1
+"Worst Starbucks I have EVER been in! I walked in at 7:10am. There were 6 employees behind the counter and I was the only customer in the building. I walk up to the register area and one employee starts wiping down the espresso machine. She makes eye contact with me then looks away! No hello or anything. Another employee had her back to me the entire time talking to the girl that ignored me, never once turned around! The other 4 employees were playing some kind of game running around laughing and tagging or touching each other behind the counter. After standing there for 2 minutes, (felt like 20!) I asked if I could order a coffee. The girl with her back to me walks to the back room, the girl wiping down the machine turns her back to me, 3 of the 4 playing grab ass start acting like they are putting things away. Finally one of them asks for my order. I order my coffee and move over to the pick up window. The girl puts my coffee up after a few minutes and doesn't say a word. I ask, \""""is this mine\"""", to which she replies \"""" I guess\"""".\nIf I didn't need that coffee, I would have just walked out! Avoid this crap box at all costs!!" 0
+Not enough employees at this location. Had to wait 30,min for an employee to assist me in the fabric department, if Hobby Lobby was open on Sundays I would have went there. Not my normal location. 0
+The only reason we used to come here every week was for the food. Needless to say the got rid of the best menu items they had again. They used to serve pizza - gone! Chicken avacado club sandwich ? gone too! The only decent salad they had on the menu the chicken avacado with garlic...took it off the menu This place sux now & we certainly will not be back ever! 0
+These two stars are basically for ambiance and fantastic food. Service is average at best, pool is free but the only thing more broken than the pool sticks is the pool tables themselves. The beer selection is the worst for someone who values good beer, thank you but if my elite choice is a magic hat #9... Even being with in walking distance to my house and the choice for my gambling induced friends, I would never go here and rarely do. 0
+While this is no Pebble Beach, this course is beautiful and the pricing is very competitive! When I am not golfing, I walk this course almost nightly with my dog because it is a beautiful oasis in the Las Vegas desert (the exercise is nice too!). The course tours the player through the entire Rhodes Ranch residential development with recurrent water features beginning on the 3rd hole. \n\nThe greens are challenging with hazards and roughs found on every hole, but also with wide open fairways to keep the newer player's morale up. The pro staff are incredibly friendly and almost every golf package includes 2 free draft beers- you can never go wrong with that!\n\nThe course was looking unusually ragged this summer, but it reopens from over seeding tomorrow and is a crisp, rich green again. If you are a golfer, the membership cannot be beat. Around $30/month with free range use and cart fee only greens fees in the mornings and afternoons!\n\nThis is a great course and I doubt anyone who plays it will be disappointed! 1
+"I've been frequenting Panera Bread locations around Vegas for YEARS. In my opinion, this location stands out as the cleanest and most consistently delicious with the most friendly staff! The staff are always smiling and eager to take your order, speaking to you like you're an old friend! \n\nI stopped in here this morning to grab a quick bagel and coffee before work. I rarely eat bagels, but have been craving one for weeks. I ordered Asiago Cheese, toasted, with cream cheese and a large coffee. Coffee is self serve (unless you order a latte) and I really enjoy their Hazelnut brew! I also ordered a pumpkin spice latte for my girlfriend. \n\nBagels were ready in just a few minutes and always taste fresh and delicious. My only complaint is that the cream cheese comes in a small container and you have to put it on your bagel yourself. This is a bit inconvenient for me as I prefer the grab and go style quickie breakfast. \n\nWhen I drop in for a quick lunch/dinner, I always go for the \""""you pick two\"""" option because I can never decide between soup or sandwich/panini. I don't think I've ever not enjoyed a sandwich from here. Everything is always made fresh with quality ingredients (meats, cheese, veggies). Also, you CANNOT go wrong w/ the broccoli cheese soup - yummy!!!!\n\nALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS order a side of french baguette. Trust me, it tastes like heaven!" 1
+"Came in for a quick to go order the staff was talking amongst them selves and yelling across the restaurant jokingly. \n\nI tried to order the a bread bowl but they were out of the bowls. The girl offered to comp me extra prices of bread to go with it so it so I ordered. I get my order and \""""the entire store is out of bread\"""". It was kind of like oh well we are out. I came later so I kind of understand the lack of bowls but they offered something they couldn't follow through with which was annoying. The store overall just had a very unprofessional atmosphere which was irritating. I feel like I paid $6 for a small cup of soup from a bunch of kids which wasn't the experience I anticipated. Will probably continue to go to the boca park location from now on." 0
+"This place is like a way better version of the circus circus steak house. Not cheap but less expensive than most and a good selection of dry aged prime steaks grilled perfect. They are not reinventing anything here, they have the typical sides and salads but they are executed very well. We also had a particularly friendly waiter and good service. \n\nBelieve it or not it is hard to find a place in Vegas that serves multiple cuts of dry aged prime steaks, most have one or two signature cuts and the rest are \""""wet aged\"""" (especially filets) or they want to charge you ridiculous by the ounce prices for some specialty beef, not here. The menu says all the steaks are prime and dry aged (I asked when I made the reservation too). \n\nI had the bone in rib eye 20oz, it had a nice mild aged beef flavor and was 44 bucks. My guest had the surf and turf, 6oz filet with half a butter poached lobster tail on top for 46 bucks, good deal. The lobster was cooked absolutely perfectly and was especially delicious. The sides were real tasty but nothing revolutionary, however the creamed spinach was delicious and probably the best I have ever had. All the sides were 7 bucks which is cheap when compared and big enough to share. \n\n I didn't give then 5 stars because nothing blew my mind, there are some great, albeit more expensive, steakhouses out there that are doing some real interesting things. If you want a great cut of meat with some great traditional sides and no nonsense go here for sure." 1
+Meh, my filet was overcooked, service was slow. Ambiance was nice but ..nothing really special. The sides were a la carte. If you're looking for a good steakhouse, look elsewhere. 0
+Very tasty filet. Service was good...others enjoyed their prime rib and short ribs. Only complaint was too much dressing on the Caesar. Would recommend if you're in Vegas. 1
+At the end of this review, I will share a tip on how to save 50% off your entrees.\n\nThe night before I was booked for The Range, I had the most horrible experience for dinner at another steakhouse so I was hoping (maybe praying) for a better experience.\n\nLocated on the third floor in Harrah's, you first approch an exclusive double elevator in the Casino where a hostess confirms your reservation and summons an elevator for you.\n\nWhen you step off into the foyer, you can see that Harrah's has spared no expense to make sure the cutomer knows they are in a fine dining restaurant. Beautiful woods and tile throughout and floor to cieling windows surround this restaurant which is in a half-circle overlooking the Strip.\n\nBehind the glass elevators is a lounge with a piano player. At the second hostess station, I was greeted by name and escorted to my table which was windowside.\n\nI sat down, and seconds later my waiter introduced homself (Chas, prnounced Chaz), gave me the menu and specials, and took my drink order. A bread basket was immediately delivered with butter in a cup which had been piped through a pastry bag unlike the night before where I recieved butter in gold foil in the other fine dining place.\n\nI ordered French Onion soup ($8), a Caesar Salad ($8), and a NY Strip Bone-In ($42) for my entree.\n\nThe soup was delivered hot and served in a huge cored-out onion. I thought the soup was absoltely delicious and was actually a Cream of French Onion which was quite unique, but I thought the portion could have been bigger.\n\nThe Caesar Salad dressing was absolutely one of the best I have ever had and anchovies were delivered on the salad as ordered.\n\nThe steak was absolutely cooked perfect and was butter soft.\n\nHaving had three perfect courses with such great service, I decided to try one of their desserts. I am not a sweets person, but I had 3 choices from 12 on the menu. I chose the Tiramisu, Cheescake, and Creme Brulee. I asked the waiter of my 3 choices, which he recommended. He suggested the Creme Brulee which was my first choice, but it was served as a trio--Raspberry, Chocolate, and Vanilla. I asked if I could just get the vanilla and was told that many customers had that request, and the chef prepares larger portions of just vanilla, although that option was not on the menu, but available.\n\nFrom that point on, I have to say that the Creme Brulee was THE BEST I have ever tasted from Paris, New Orleans, Montreal or anywhere!\n\nThe meal, restaurant, and service were so impeccable, that I did something I have never done in 25 years of travelling---I repeated the restaurant a second time the next night with a different menu!\n\nNow for the good news. If you stop at any of the 11 Tix4Tonight locations in Las Vegas, you can buy a coupon for 50% off an Entree for The Range for $3.00. So for 2, you spend $6.00 up front for a savings of about $45 for a couple. Be sure to make reservations in advance--even on a weeknight, and be sure to ask for a window table. 1
+"This is my first semester at UNLV and this review is mainly based on my experience with Bob Ain, a math professor at UNLV. \n\nI originally had Professor Choi as my math teacher but thought it was in my best interest to switch classes because there was a slight language barrier. I ended up switching into Bob Ain's college algebra class. During the second week of class he handed back an assignment and gave me an 8/10. After class I asked for an explanation and he said I should have written it in essay format. I then said you never specified the format and he said do your English teachers tell you the format they want it in. I said yes and he said that's bullshit and he told me to get out of his class multiple times. I could not believe the way he reacted to me and decided to speak with the associate math chair Malwane Ananda. He put blame on me for the altercation because I threw out the assignment on the way out of the classroom. This was completely irrelevant because this happened after he spoke to me in an unprofessional manner. After speaking with Malwane I felt like no one was on my side so I decided to let it go. \n\nWeeks later he disrespected me again in front of the entire class. He was writing a problem on the overhead projector and no one could see it so I told him and then he called me a \""""smart ass\"""". After this incident I could not let it go. I set up a meeting with the Associate Dean of Life Sciences Javier Rodriguez. I discussed my concerns with him at length and he seemed to take my experiences seriously but then never reached out to me weeks after we had spoken. He had told me he would call me or email me to confirm he had taken action even though he could not tell me exactly what type of action was taken. I decided to reach out to him and when he answered the phone he acted like he almost didn't remember me. I told him I was calling to see if action was taken and he said I told you I couldn't tell you. Then I told him what he said and he said he didn't say any of that. The fact that he couldn't even reach out to me showed his real lack of concern for the treatment I experienced. I will continue to fight this until I feel adequate action is taken. Bob is not only disrespectful and a terrible role model for students but his teaching methods are ineffective. \n\nIt is very unfortunate that the faculty that is supposed to stick up for students is doing the exact opposite." 0
+My 1 star rating is for after having driven all the way down to the bookstore from the outskirts of town and having had to pay for parking, I was not permitted to swap my brand new sweatshirt for one a size larger. I was told that I needed a receipt. The sweatshirt still has the price tag attached. All they needed to do was scan it into their system to see that it did indeed come from their inventory. For those of you making purchases, make sure you keep the receipt. 0
+Didn't understand I wanted the lunch special and not the lunch plate. Mostly vegetables in the Kungpow chicken. Place is run down. Large portions. 0
+Friend found this place for our yearly trip to Lake Mead. We have rented from other local places and these guys are very nice and informal. No long video to watch and we're not overly suspicious of us. Skis were in good shape and ran well all weekend. They worked with us on return time. Easy transaction. I left $300 which I got back the same 3 hundred bills I left. Chris and Joe are great and plan on using them on all our future trips. 1
+Well priced for large portions. The carne asada tacos and burritos are good. The staff is nice although usually they don't speak english. \n\nThe nachos are good too. :) 1
+I have been going here for 3 years always a delight.. Food is fantastic full of flavor and very friendly. I would recommend this for anyone looking for good food. It is just a small family place.. 1
+On several occasion I have stopped at this location to refuel, and for the past five months every time I try and use my Chevron credit to save money, the automatic credit card for Chevron is unable to authorize purchase. Recently I drive an additional 2 miles on Durango and I have no problem at all using my Chevron credit card. \n\nUn doubly Terrible herbst has a scam going with all of there location.\n\nBEWARE 0
+"Don't join this service. And if you decide to use their \""""One on One\"""" training, think again. It ruined my financially. The contract is extremely one sided and literally destroyed me financially. Mike Ferry is the devil and doesn't really care about his clients. He would stab them all if he knew he could gain 1 penny from them. \n\nIt's a lie and a hoax. Don't drink the punch. You will end up losing. \n\nThat is why he makes you sign a 1year agreement. He just wants your money and doesn't care about your success." 0
+The company is a rouse! Mike Ferry pays his sales staff a little above minimum wage...hourly.Some of these individuals have backgrounds like waitressing and internet gambling. Less than one percent are college educated! Many clients request to get out of their coaching contracts because it DOES NOT WORK!! It is a TOTALLY unprofessional business environment with male members of the call center sales team making BLATANT lude and sexual comments.\n\nAs a result, a formal complaint has been made with the EEO. 0
+All those people that claim Mike Ferry is hard ass about taking your money are right. He is old school flim flam man. Gets you to sign a contract and takes your blood. Stay away IMO. 0
+Until recently the last time I had been here was about 10 years ago. I recall that they have some really talented acts coming through and that the Thunderbird was the beacon of Butler Street. \n\nNow that Lawrencevile is seeing a revitalization (yay!!) it's good to see that the Thunderbird is still a fixture. \n\nWe visited for a post-family much needed nightcap in thanksgiving day. A few regulars were there but no bands performing. In all honesty I was surprised by the drink prices that are higher than some of my other favorites in the area. However, I would definitely return the next time I'm in the hood. 1
+Wow. Awesome food.counter service only wed-Fri. Super friendly staff. Great grocery selection. 1
+I first found Vince's on an emergency situation. Note to all readers don't let your inspection and emissions lapse near a cop. I called as soon as they opened and they had me in that very day. They were also more than accommodating in the fact that my paperwork wasn't all in order but since I was able to prove that insurance and registration were current they were able to finagle some magic within the system to get me cleared and through. The check itself was done quickly and thoroughly to boot. When I was told I needed an new part to pass the inspection (exterior mirror, damn hooligans with bats) they told me they would pass me if I paid parts and labor that day as the new mirror needed to be ordered. I completely understand this. If you are going to put your reputation and possibly your state license on the line you need a guarantee I am coming back. What really shocked me was the bill. Emissions, inspection, parts and labor all came to... a hair over $200. I almost felt like I was robbing THEM! When the part was in they called me to inform me promptly and when I was finally able to get my car in the fix was done before I could get back from the quick stop a block away for my daily caffeine fix. Customer service is top of the mark here. These guys do it right. The only thing that might put a visitor off is the fact that since these are hard working guys who work in a primarily open air/open door garage they do smoke. I don't mind because that is one of my own personal vices (sorry mom) but a non smoker might be put off. I say forget the second hand stuff and go anyway cause these guys are tops at providing great work and some of the best customer service I have ever had at a mechanics place. 5 stars all the way. 1
+You really cant beat frankies for fast cheap food.you can smell them cooking atleast 2 blocks away . a staple of butler street in my opinion. hot dogs ,sauage, meatball what ever you get its good. its a dive of a place... bar on one side food on the other with a small back room to eat 'and where the hell else in pittsburgh are you going to find pineapple pop?!? 1
+Good Beer and Good Pirogies, what else could a connoisseur want? Having this all in an old church makes it that much better. Whenever I'm in da Burgh I make it a point to stop here. \n\nJust go there, you won't be disappointed. 1
+Its an Interesting location. The food was quite average. the service was good and friendly. They also had their own brew. I tried the sampler and I thought the stout sucked.\n\nIts an ok place. 0
+"Just got back from Church Brew Works, as we had a pretty good experience. There were probably 40 people in the restaurant, but the sprawling size of the place makes it seem empty with that size crowd. It's a really cool space, between the brewing equipment and church relics, so there's a lot to look at and discuss. There's even lots of helpful info about the history of the place and beer brewing in the menu.\n\nWe started with the \""""Nontraditional Pierogies\"""" (as opposed to the Traditional Pierogies) which change periodically; today they were stuffed with potato, chicken, andouille sausage, peppers, and pepper jack cheese (that I can remember) and DARN they were tasty, just needed a bit of salt though.\n\nWe also had fries with beer cheese. The fries themselves were okay, Potato Patch style but a little overdone. The beer cheese was pretty tasty as well.\n\nFor an entree we had the \""""Cinco Formaggio\"""" (a name I find quite odd, since cinco is Spanish and formaggio is Italian...but I digress). The combination of cheeses plus pine nuts is mild and yet very yummy, the pine nuts add a nice crunch. The crust is heavenly, though I wish it had a teensy bit more salt and perhaps some butter or olive oil to moisten it a bit.\n\nWe also, of course, tried a couple beers, which were good in my book but I'm not by any means a beer connoisseur, so I can't do much describing other than to say I liked it.\n\nOur server was very friendly and helpful -- checked on us enough times, refilled my water, all that good stuff. All in all we definitely enjoyed the meal and hope to come back for more soon!" 1
+I LOVE CHURCH! I heard a lot of good things about this brewery. Granted that I am not a beer drinker, i decided to check it out since the food critics on here made it seem good. I'm happy that I listened. The decor is kind of shocking because it is a church indeed w/ beer everywhere BUT once you try the food, all of that goes out the window. One word: AMAZING! Church is a place that is cool to hang out on a Weekend night w/ friends to just kick back & relax. I will definitely be a returning customer. 1
+Restaurant/brewery in an old church you say? I'm intrigued.\n\nChurch Brew Works gives you some really good food in a cool atmosphere. I'm not a drinker so I can't report on the brews. Had a pasta dish with shrimp. It was very good. I think all of us really liked our dishes except for maybe the couscous salad. Didn't try the pizza but some of those looked really good.\n\nWe had to wait about 30-45 minutes for a seat but in part because we didn't mind waiting and didn't feel like hovering in the half of the restaurant with open seating. They take reservations for groups of 8 or larger. Prices are a little on the higher end, but so is the food. Main dishes are in the 15-25 range but they are filling and taste great. Good, knowledgeable servers.\n\nMy only real complaint, the very poorly marked front entrance. FYI, it is the center door at the front of the church, which seems logical but when you are there, it is not easy to tell. 1
+The interior is gorgeous; a high-ceilinged church with the stained glass and mason work in tact. However, the hummus was just average and both of our side order of fries were SO salty that it honestly made our mouths wrinkly like when you swim in the ocean for an hour; disgusting.\n\nI had the pulled pork and it was dry, so either it was not slow cooked or it was slow cooked and sat as the juices evaporated around it.\n\nIt's a shame that such a cool building has such crappy food. Since it's a brewery I kept feeling like they should serve German delicacies but the menu is a hodge podge of pseudo pub food and not very good. A shame. 0
+Hit this place up on a weekend trip to PA. First off, let me explain that up until 1996, this place was a church and a beautiful one at that. Even though they brew their own been on the former alter, store their liquor in the old confessionals, and make their pizza pies where the old organ used to play, they kept all the stained glass, high ceilings, and rose window from this place. While I did feel somewhat sinful eating and drinking there, my experience here was excellent. \n\nWe had been drinking all day, so that did not stop there. Nice mix of homemade beers from pilsner to stout. GF ordered a french onion soup that was delicious. Table ordered a white pizza with chicken and spinach which was decent. Customer service was excellent here. I joked with the server that for working at a place like this, her penance would be that she had to carry around the extra heavy menus. She agreed on commented how it was tough with 10 toppers. The mgr, Phil, saw I was wearing a Chicago Bears shirt and start making fun of it with another employee. Of course, I started jawing back and forth with him. He came over to the table and was very friendly. He comped a round of drinks and I asked him where I could buy some of their pint glasses (see photo, glass says on the 8th day man created beer). He came back with 4 glasses for our table on the house. Saved me the trouble of having to steal them. haha. \n\nIf you can get past the place that this place used to be a church, you are in for a treat at this place. I would recommend it to all. 1
+For a place known for its beer, the food is shockingly amazing 1
+I don't know about what some of these other reviewers have had to say, but we went on a weekend at 4:00pm, there was no wait for either the dining area or bar seating area. Our waiter was nice, I don't believe he ever mentioned his name. \n\nI have got to say that the beer selections was on point, the food was delicious. I had the Cinco Formaggio Pizza which was excellent, the wife had the Cubano Sandwich which was very good. \n\nWe will be back very soon! 1
+this place.\n\nthis place is just.. well its just awesome.\n\nwent there for the first time a couple weeks ago and i'm sorry that i'm just now writing this review, because i can't remember the name of the bartender, but let me tell you about what i DO remember - this guy was incredible. he honestly made our experience unforgettable and because of him, we will most definitely be going back. I didnt eat any food, but the 2 people i were with got pizzas, and they seemed to enjoy them. then of course, there's the beer. now, i'm not a huge beer drinker, but if i was, this place would be my go to. sure there are other great places to grab a local (or not-so-local) beer, but how many of them are brewed and served inside of a church? The inside of this place was incredible. I loved how they kept the church feel to the building, but then, of course, there's all the beer. \n\nThis place is just a really great, different kind of place to go grab a drink and some food, and, if your lucky, arguably the best bartender in PGH. 1
+I pull up to the Unique Autowash and pay $21 dollars to get the car washed, towel dried ($2), and vacuumed ($6). \n\nThe car runs through the autowash--it's nothing to write home about--and at the end, there are three teenagers drying and vacuuming. Lackluster would be an overstatement. One kid never took his eyes off his phone and texted the entire time. The other two did a mediocre job vacuuming and barely dried the car. There were streaks all over. Pathetic.\n\nI would have given the place two stars, but at that price point, it's verging on a rip-off. Let me note that in both Chicago and San Diego, I got the same exact service for about $10 and they actually did a good job. \n\nMy car is still dirty. Any recommendations out there? 0
+Came in here three times during a week long trip because they are a devoted football (soccer) bar. I was very excited to see multiple Spurs fans in attendance, although losing 4 to nil stung a bit. \n\nOn a more serious note, this is a very good bar. The only food I had was a delicious and gargantuan boxty that was easily sharable between fifteen people. All three bartenders that served me were very cool, quick, and knowledgeable about the draft beers. My only complaint was that they had no Power's whiskey. 1
+Stopped by while in Pittsburgh for work, and while many items on the menu caught my eye, I couldn't get past the lamb and roasted chestnut shepherd's pie. In retrospect, a huge plate of meat and potatoes wasn't the ideal meal to order on a sweltering summer evening, particularly since the dish comes straight off the broiler to you and is guaranteed to raise the temperature of your table 20 degrees. While I can't say that the chestnut flavor was strong, the entire dish was well seasoned, hearty, and completely delicious. And for under $10, it's a lot of food for your dollar. I also appreciated the beer selection and thought the atmosphere was cozy. Great place! 1
+Definitely my husband and I's favorite place to eat in Pittsburgh. The food never disappoints and the staff is consisently amazing! Good beer selection and a cool atmosphere. 1
+This place is terrible. It's a dive bar that stinks and it seems like a funeral home. \n\nThe draft beer made me sick. It tasted like they hadn't cleaned the lines in years. \n\nMy friends like to drink and they all walked out without finishing their drinks. \n\nAwful, close the place!!!\n\nThanks 0
+Maybe it's a slow day...but we are here plus one other person. The guy sitting next to us had to ask for his sandwich to be microwaved...then when she brought it back he had no napkins and everyone was too busy on their cell phones in the kitchen for him to ask for a napkin. He literally had to reach in his pocket for a napkin. The cook did finally get us a beer...but waited on us with kitchen gloves on and handled our money. Not the amazingly friendly service the sign describes. 0
+"No Way!!! Southside Tattoo has a terrible city-wide reputation and for a GOOD REASON. \n\n#1 - most of the artists are just so/so. \n#2 - they way over charge for work. \n\nHell, one time - a friend of mine and myself walked in to get some small, cheap, quick work done. Seriously, a 20 minute tattoo that we already with us. We talked to the guy at the desk, who was rude and said \""""Let me talk to an artist\"""" - the tattooist never came back out, we waited for 30 minutes, no one ever said another word to us, and we left. \n\nBack when I was really young and just started getting tattooed, I got my first 2 tattoos there - both scarred, were un-even, and had a TON of fallout. I ended up having to go elsewhere to get the one touched up because southside tattoo would not re-do the tattoo (poor professionalism for a tattoo artist) because of the high volume, 2 weeks later, the artist did not recognize me at all... and the other tattoo was so bad I had to get a full cover-up. \n\nThere are so many other good shops in the city - don't waste your money going to a flash-tattoo mill." 0
+Southside Tattoo has some really talented artists that churn out some great work. I am sympathetic to how busy the receptionist is, but every time I am in there, he is always rude and never particularly helpful or prompt.\n\nThe other day, my friend was hoping to get a tattoo walk-in, and Randy, the receptionist, told her she would have to make an appointment. We exited the shop, and my boyfriend was calling other tattoo parlors. He accidentally called Southside Tattoo, and Randy said they weren't busy. What? I don't understand. 0
+I LOVE MARIO'S! I visit Pittsburgh at least once a year and I make sure to visit this spot every time! \n\nThe staff are awesome and personable! Even when it's super busy, you can still get a drink in reasonable time! \n\nI like how there are levels that welcome smoking and other ones that do not. (I'm a non-smoker and appreciate this quality!) \n\nIt gets rowdy there, but that's part of the South Side fun! 1
+"\""""This world needs a new plague\"""" - Dwight K. Schrutte\n\n\nThat's how I felt after my last trip to Mario's. Perhaps it was because I was the only sober person on Carson Street at 1 am on Halloween but I have never been angrier at a bar ever. To start the doorman was an ass. I can't blame him all that much because I would be pissed too with the amount of \""""21\"""" year old asshats coming through the doors but at least TRY to maintain some professionalism. Same with the bartenders. Ok I get it you are busy. But you are going to make a grand tonight so suck it up cupcake. Also use you head. Don't spend so much time on the drunk sluts who order 10 drinks one at a time and don't tip. My biggest complaint however was the clientele. So many assholes that for the first time I honestly hoped a place would spontaneously combust with everyone inside just for the good of humanity. I wish I could say that this was unusual but this seems to be the same story song and dance every weekend at Mario's. \n\nYou may ask why this review is getting a 2 star. I must grudgingly say that Mario's does have some redeeming qualities, just earlier in the day. The decor is almost \""""Cheers\""""-like. Lots of wood and stained glass. The service, when the bar is about empty, has always been at least pleasant. The food is ok too. Nothing great; standard greasy bar food. \n\nAll in all this place is a passable bar prior to about 10 pm. Otherwise avoid Mario's like it was giving out free Ebola injections with every admittance." 0
+over rated, over priced and always crowded. 0
+I can't actually comment on the food. The place looked nice relative to a lot of neighboring establishments and was recommended by our lunch-time server @ Nola (very good Creole) and our concierge. My low rating comes from the fact that I called twice to make a reservation and no one answered. After taking a cab from downtown we learned there was a private party and we wouldn't be able to take in the Jersey Shore fist pumping scene (thanks Callan W for the visual). Simply disappointed in the lack of basic customer service.\n\nWe ended up down the street at the Pittsburgh Steak Company. Not sushi but the gorgonzola filet melts in your mouth!! 0
+5 people. No booze. $200. Was the food remarkable? No. Was it acceptable? Yes. Was it difficult to see in the low-light ambiance? Yes. Are there alternatives? Certainly. Do I think this place is a bit over rated? Sorta, kinda, yes. 0
+It's good. The rolls are better than the sashimi although one time we had some really nice(and surprising) maguro. We always get the hamachi jalape\u00f1o roll and some sashimi so don't get me wrong when I say the rolls are better than the sashimi. It's still enjoyable. Good atmosphere and my girl likes the martinis. Little Tokyo in Mt. Lebanon and Kiku in Station Square are better. Nakama is good for some enjoyable sushi and, more importantly, the atmosphere. You can go here and watch the pens game AND eat a roll. Can't say that about a lot of sushi restaurants.\n\n4.5 of 10 relative to sushi quality alone 0
+Don't go here if you are gluten free. Our server was pretty clueless and they couldn't prepare gf sushi. My food was cooked in the back, came out cold and I had half of what everyone else had. Had a reaction to my food. Def got glutened.\n\nAlso had to ask several times for water. My friend got the complete wrong sushi order. \n\nNot a great time at all. 0
+Ugh this place is so overrated! It's cool that they cook in front of you and everything but the quality of the food is not great!!! I've been here twice for friends birthday dinners and I don't know why they like it here so much. The service is awful and everything is so overpriced!!! If I never go here again I would be fine with it but I bet one of my girlfriends will drag me here again 0
+Ive been a V.I.P. customer and frequent lover of Nakama for over 6 yrs now. I have spent a lot of $$ at this place. Ive always loved their service and food...Until now. My Finace and i were there for my Birthday dinner last night, i ordered my regular meal the way ive ordered it the past 6 yrs. The waitress informs me that i cant order my fried rice without the veggies anymore. I asked to speak with a Manager and a gentlemen named Chris comes to speak with us. (10 min later busy playing online poker) he saus he gets too many complaints from the Chefs that prepare the food about things like this? I said arent the chefs paid to do what you tell them? I even offered to pay addtional to have my meal the way i wanted it. I told Chris it was my Birthday and ive spent thousands of dollars here at his establishment. He didnt care he said its a new rule although its NOT online and not posted anywhere on the menu. We ended up staying and eating my Birthday dinner the way Chris wanted it not me. But this is the last time we will ever be back. Waste of 2 hours driving waste of time ruined.my Birthday dinner. Bad customer service bad business ethics Mr. Chris. 0
+Pizza and wings were good, staff was very friendly. We didn't order any of the calzones but they looked really good, will try them next visit. 1
+I dread coming to this Starbucks. Have you ever walked into a place and felt totally uncomfortable? I get that feeling whenever I step into this Starbucks. Unless you walk here, forget finding a parking space. Carson street is very busy, and it's hard to park. 0
+Psssst! Hey you...have you heard about South Seas Thursdays at Tiki Lounge in the Southside yet? No?! Well, let me clue you in to one of the best kept secrets in the Tiki underground of the 'Burgh. \n\nLucky the Painproof Man...yes, THAT Lucky, the one who Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museums have determined to the the #1 sideshow act in the world...AND the lovely grass-skirted Greta concoct and create AUTHENTIC tiki drinks made with top shelf rums and many other of only the best-of-the-best liquors, housemade AUTHENTIC falernum, orgeat and other tiki syrups and liqueurs and fresh-squeezed juices. Nope, these aren't the overly sweet, garishly hued cocktails that you used to THINK were tiki, these exotic cocktails are made from the recipes of none other than Trader Vic and Beachbum Berry and from various classic 40's, 50's and 60's tiki bars that created the laid-back, liquid lifestyle that is tiki.\n\nOn a recent Thursday my cocktail of choice was Planter's Punch - and yes, it certainly packed one. A punch, that is. I've also enjoyed a Hurricane - nope, not the Hawaiian punch-colored (and, unfortunately, flavored, too) sort, but a REAL Hurricane made with fresh-squeezed juices; a lovely Mai Tai; a Lucky original with coconut, coffee, rums and I'm not sure what else - amazing; a Jet Pilot; Grog...and so, SO many others. \n\nWhether your choice of poison is a Sufferin' Bastard, a Zombie (enjoyed by many on Halloween, no less!), Singapore Sling, or a Mai Tai...whether it comes in a tiki mug or a glass adorned with colorful paper umbrellas, cherries, wheels and wedges of citrus, fancy straws or even a tall, spiky pineapple leaf...whether you come with a group or all by your lonesome, you WILL enjoy the cocktails and the company of fellow tiki-philes. \n\nMaking Thursday evenings even more special are the exotic sounds of DJ Dr. Zombo who sets the tiki mood with South Seas sounds and surf rock. Gotta love those marimbas and jungle bird calls! And if you're REALLY fortunate, you might hit on a night when Dr. Zombo breaks out the guitar and joins fellow musicians for surf rock sounds by Vertigo Go!\n\nYou can get tiki drinks at the Tiki Lounge any day of the week, but ONLY on Thursdays from 4-9 pm can you get the best of the best of tiki cocktails made by masters. Need a get away? This is it! Sigh...I only wish EVERY night was a South Seas night. 1
+Late at night and hungry, I discovered the Cambodian place down the street is a cash-only business. I chose this place because it was the only restaurant on the block with an open kitchen (many kitchens close at 10PM). Desperate times called for desperate measures, and I really should have taken the time to research a better restaurant.\n\nI ordered a seafood deluxe pasta dinner and chicken noodle soup. I was told it would take 10 minutes but it really took 30 minutes. I had planned on eating inside, but since it took so long, I asked for the meal to-go instead. By the time I got my food, I was pretty exasperated. The knot tying the bag was too tight, so I was unable to check the food; this meant I left without ensuring a fork was inside.\n\nThe food was very bad. I have no other way to put it. The pasta was completely tasteless. I know there was imitation crab in the pasta dish, but I can't decipher what else there was; I ate less than 10 bites. The soup was terrible, and I only had a few sips. The broth looked like Campbell's chicken noodle soup (except it looked like the same noodle as the pasta), but tasted saltier. The salad looked quite plain (seen better salads in an airport), but without a fork, I was unable to eat. The soup, salad, and pasta (with tip and tax) cost about $16, so I expect a decent meal at this price.\n\nI realize this is a pizza place and I should have ordered pizza, but I didn't want pizza. I also think if you're going to have a full menu, you should be able to properly present what's on the menu. I would've been better off ordering pasta from Pizza Hut. Attempting to eat pasta with a spoon didn't help either. Next time you're in the area, just skip this place. 0
+meh, decent venue. the music is a wide range to accommodate all types of listeners. the ventilation system, if there is one, is pretty bad. it's gets very, very stuffy in there. good thing there is a smoking ban but the smell sometimes gets a little rough since there is a lack of flowing air. beer and drink selection is standard as are the mixing capabilities of the bartenders. i've had better, i've had worse. your drink wait time can vary from quick to AA meeting. good thing the color changing bar is there to keep you occupied while your sobering up. their sound system is great but their sound guy is less than the pittsburgh standard; as always, you get what you pay for. gets a little crowded in there sometimes but lately, what place doesn't. never had the door person or a bartender give me attitude; they're always very cool. but that's where it ends as i've met everyone that's involved with the place. overall i would say there are much better places to go on the south side. 0
+I passed by this place and just decided to try it. I tried their burger. Man..it was so good. Best bang for the buck. Especially if you're a student.. I had plenty of fries. Completely stuffed. =) Definitely coming back here again. 1
+I've only been here once and according to my friend, when he was here earlier in the year it was waaaaaaay better but I found the food very bland and warm, friendly service and cute atmosphere couldn't make up for it. \n\nWe tried the crab and artichoke dip and for dinner, inspired by Kitchen Confidential, I had one of their specials, a flounder filet with polenta. I'm usually expecting polenta to be this creamy, mushy puddle of heaven but here it was more like a quiche. So there was the flounder and a slice of polenta on their opposite sides of a plate, they didn't seem to go together. I wonder if it has anything to do with skipping out on the salsa that was supposed to go on top of the fish but I can't see how some chopped tomatoes would've made this any better. The dip was also plain and largely unmemorable. \n\nI did like the decor and the format, they have a smaller, quieter back room with just a few tables and a nice-looking, dark bar and more seating in the front. It's really romantic and I wish the food was tastier. 0
+"My first review!\n\nI specifically asked the guy before they started if they would be able to mount 2 tires without scratching my nearly pristine wheels and they said, \""""Yes, the machine doesn't touch the rim.\"""" Obviously they were lying or took zero care when mounting the tires because there were multiple deep scratches around the edge of the rim once the tires were installed. Whenever I pointed it out to them, they denied that they put the scratches there, even though it was obvious the scratches were fresh.\n \nCall me a sucker, but I paid the $60 bill in full (cash), which I don't consider cheap, considering that all they did was mount 2 tires and dispose of 2 tires. I should have refused to pay anything given that they did a hell of a lot more than $60 in damage.\n \nI went to Duke's because it's 2 blocks from my house and I like to support local, small businesses, but I will absolutely, positively never go back there or recommend anyone go there. If you don't mind getting your wheels scratched when getting new tires, by all means, go to Duke's." 0
+TERRIFIC !!!! My husband and I, along with our son and daughter-in-law, driving home from a trip to Cleveland, decided to stop in Pittsburg for lunch. My son remembered seeing a place on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives that was to die for... so, we looked up the address and made a bee-line for Nadines. TOTALLY worth the trip!!! Even better that we bargained for! The physical location was as described by previous reviewers and shown on DDD, not much to look at, small, etc... but WOW the food shines and the friendliness and service of the staff is FIRST RATE. Each of us ordered something different so that we could sample each others fare. We couldn't decide on what to vote the best dish because they were all DELICIOUS! The burger was amazing, perfectly cooked, juicy and abundant, the Fried Bologna was killer, the grilled hot dog was incredible. The Reuben was outstanding... Nadines perfectly sliced meat (razor thin) tasted so very good with the perfect amount of sauerkraut and dressing... can't say enough about it. The Philly Steak was amazing along with the Fried Zucchini. Guy Fieri was right on the mark with this one... OUTSTANDING and worth a visit. Oh, and did I mention how incredibly reasonable the prices are... love it. 1
+I am pleasantly surprised; Who can beat $10 all you can eat buffet, with tasty food. I enjoyed it much. The coffee was weak, but the tea was awesome, the blueberry pancakes was not that great, but everything else was , I even enjoyed the desserts, I was pleasantly surprised for sure. I read many of the reviews here and I am just floored at how unbelievable people are, this is a ten dollar brunch on a Sunday, what do you expect, well I did not expect the food to be so good, but it was... 1
+I don't go here often. Occasionally, I get a craving to go there, and am quickly reminded why. The crew is slow, surly, and rude. They frequently mess up my order, and the dining room is often an outright MESS! 0
+This is the worst place you could possibly go to get food. Place is run by convicts who were placed here to have a job. You can tell they really don't care how fast they get your food out.\n\nThey are constantly out of Whoppers especially on SUNDAYS AT LUNCHTIME. Part of me thinks they just don't want to serve people. Whoever is in change of this place needs to be fired. They don't even clean the place. 0
+The service here on a Saturday morning was ridiculously slow. We were seated and it then took 15 minutes for anyone to come and take our order. Even then, the waitress only initially took our drinks orders until we summoned her back to take the food order as well. Oddly enough, 15 minutes was just right to decide what we wanted.\n\nThe coffee kept coming reasonably regularly but the food took another 45 minutes to appear, which is just amazing. It's diner food not gourmet a la carte. The food wasn't bad though, although I would have liked my Corned Beef Hash to be a bit bigger. It felt like someone was trying to dress it up as a fancy new style, when it should just have been served in the classic way.\n\nCan't really recommend this place but I can see the appeal of diner food 24 hours a day. If only they can improve the service. 0
+tastiest food poisoning ever 0
+Although the hotel was nice & very modern, it was definitely utilized by the 20-30 something crowd who wanted to party on Carson & have somewhere to crash close by. In addition, they charge $14/night to park & there was not enough parking spots for all the cars. They provide a hang tag, but when you can't find a parking spot & there are numerous (we counted at least 10) cars that do not have a hang tag, it is extremely frustrating! The bathroom was pretty dirty & the shelves had not been wiped down for quite some time, and the toilet had quite the ring as well. I will stay somewhere else when we come in the next time, preferably on the other side of Carson or possibly the North Side. 0
+"Came to the Beehive for a bite and looking for a place to get some work done. \n\nFood: Okay selection of food. Mostly light meal oriented w/ panini and sandwiches. Lots of cakes and baklava.I got spinach pies- which are decent.Beehive roasts their own beans and coffee is pretty good.\n\nAtmosphere: ranges from eclectic to careless and haphazard. I wish I hadn't come here to work. There are very few places set up for a single person and way too many mismatched, klunky chairs in this place. I almost never say something like \""""I wish I had gone to Starbucks\"""" but that's the lash back response I'm having to the overly quirky set up of this place.\n\nPrice: reasonable. I bought two spinach pies and a cup of coffee for $4.70.\n\nPayment Method: watch out! Cash only.\n\nOn the scale of one to ten (ten being way too much quirk) of coffee house chaotic-ness this place earns a 9. If you're ten years younger than me (I'm 27) you might get into it though. it seems like a reasonable place to go after you've bought some punk gear, had an underage-beer, and need to spend that last 5 bucks of your allowance." 0
+The Beehive is one of my favorite coffee houses in Pittsburgh. Such a relief to come here - so unique and quirky compared to Char-bucks. Great place to get work done. Today I got a small house coffee (dark roast) and one of the best chocolate chip cookies that I have had in a long time. Current renovations are going on - this place is huge with big mulitple rooms. Pinball machines and board games and interesting lamps are scattered throughout the place. Great music also. Thanks for the buzz, Beehive. 1
+The Exchange has the biggest inventory of used CDs and movies in the city, so even if one location doesn't have what you're looking for, another location might. I bought a bunch of CDs here before I started downloading everything, and I still occasionally purchase a PS2 game or DVD here. The prices could stand to be a couple bucks cheaper, but otherwise it's all good. 1
+Love this little gem of a restaurant! Come here for the ambiance and enjoy a special dining experience. The food is excellent. BYOB places are the best. Just bring cash and an empty tummy. Take a look at the pics to imagine what you could be savoring! Yum! 1
+This is definitely my go-to for best restaurant in Pittsburgh. It is always super high quality ingredients and great specials. We went in on New Year's Eve which was a great idea with their BYOB policy. We brought beer, wine and champagne and settled in for a fantastic meal. \n\nJ&B started with the infamous spinach dip. Served with a whole loaf of their bread, it oozed gooiness. J&I started with the special - lamb crepes. Unbelieveable. This should become a staple of the menu. We also split a bowl of crab soup. Spicy and filled with crab - delicious! J had the scallops as his main course and was blown away by both the quality of the scallops as well as the extremely fresh veggies. I had the salmon which is one of my favorites. It's one of the few meals where you will feel completely full afterwards, but also very healthy. J had the eggplant parm which is not normal eggplant parm, but is a much healthier, yet delicious alternative. B had the steak which I believe is the best thing on the menu. An awesome piece of meat covered with blue cheese butter. Heaven. \n\nWe ordered the chocolate flourless cake and the raspberry brown butter tort. To say that these were good would be an understatement. J&I ordered 3 desserts - 3. We could have ordered more. The raspberry tort was insane - buttery and sweet and mouth-watering. \n\nGo! Go now! You won't be disappointed!\n\nOh, also cash only! Be aware! 1
+This place was just great. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable and the service was professional. \n\nAs already mentioned, the food was just delicious - especially if you like mushrooms, lots of options for great mushroom dishes; wild mushroom consumme, mushroom and brie crostini, spinach salad - add mushrooms, a stuffed chicken with mushrooms entree...clearly, I'm a fan of mushrooms.\n\nBYOB - fabulous. Corkage fee was only two dollars a glass. I love a good BYOB, these restaurants aren't concerned with the profit of alcohol - they are in it to make really, really good food. That's awesome. \n\nThe space is small, probably only five or six tables - though in the summer I hear they have a gorgeous back patio - and there is an open kitchen. The service was...leisurely - due to the small kitchen. It was fine for our evening - girls night out with holiday grab bag gifts, a bottle of Prosecco (where we had asked them for champagne glasses which they washed and gave to us) and two bottles of wine. The place is made for dining, not for a quick dinner. \n\nCould have been a little cleaner , waitress could have been a little friendlier - she was professional, but just a hint cold. Ultimately though, very satisfied. A must go for foodies in Pittsburgh.\n\nBe sure to make a reservation! 1
+This place might be nice in the warmer weather but the restaurant was freezing and we had our coats on the whole meal. They also left the door open a crack to get the steam out from the kitchen. The service was slow the server was unpleasant and she didn't get us out on time for our show (which we mentioned several times including when we made our reservation). The food wasn't bad but a little overpriced. 0
+"Overall this place is the definition of \""""Just okay\"""". The food is actually pretty cheap and on the whole is not that bad, toss in free popcorn and there are worse places to eat when you want bar food. The wings are my favorite thing to get but they are only good (I.e. Not dry and overcooked) about half of the time so it's a toss up whether or not you will enjoy them.\n\nThe real draw back is the service. The waitresses are uninterested at best and downright rude at worst. They always seem like it is an inconvenience that you are there. One time a waitress just stared at us with a scowl on her face from the other room because we had sat down at a table with a group of friends on a Saturday night (at like midnight) and so she couldn't leave as long as someone was sitting at a table. We weren't there to eat, the kitchen was closed, and we found out that she didn't have to stay at all after all so she was rude to us for no reason.\n\nThe service is bad, the food is okay, avoid if you can," 0
+Out of business. For some reason, I have to write a whole paragraph about this. So, I will say that they are really, really, really, really, really out of business. Doors locked. Signs gone. Paint peeling off. 0
+This place screwed me on the on the check and refused to do anything to take care of it. I have never in my history of dining out been to a place that did that and didn't care about their customers. 0
+"Good prices, nice decor, tasteless food. I only ate here once, traveling from California. Got the fresh spring rolls and Moarn Chha Kyei (vegetables in a \""""spicy\"""" ginger sauce). The spring rolls were OK, but nothing to rave about. The ginger dish was the blandest concoction I've ever had in a SE Asian restaurant. I mean, there wasn't a hint of spice or heat, and there was only the faintest trace of ginger!\n\nI am hesitant to hazard a guess as to how a well reviewed Cambodian/Thai restaurant can serve such bland fare; maybe folks around Pittsburgh don't \""""do\"""" spice. Maybe my palette has been spoiled in the Bay Area by real Thai cuisine. Whatever the reason, I can't recommend this place based on the one meal I had there." 0
+Oh my ...dont like the food here. Tried the Pad thai and the chicken fried rice ...the pad thai was disgusting and the fried rice was not enticing either ...wont be going back ...ugh 0
+Since I have family that lives down the street, I have been coming to Big Jim's for over 20 years. I used to really enjoy coming here but stopped visiting several years ago. Although the food was always good, the place was getting dirtier every time I was there.\n\nYesterday my wife and I decided to stop for lunch. I figured that the place was probably cleaned up since the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives episode. After being seated, I wanted to leave. To be honest, I don't know why I stayed. Nothing had changed. In fact I think it got worse.\n\nThe floor was filthy. There was food under tables that looked like it was there for days. Remember, I was here for lunch and they just opened. The tables and chairs in the dining room looked as though they were purchased at a yard sale. Very old and falling apart.\n\nThe only reason I'm giving this two stars is because the service and food was good. I had an Italian hoagie and my wife had a salad. Both tasted good but I really couldn't enjoy it.\n\nI kept thinking that if the dining room was this dirty, what is the kitchen like? 0
+Everything is kind of sub-par, except the pizza which might be good enough to be average. Eh. 0
+"Went to p&g in millvale. A very popular and bustling breakfast spot. Ordered the blueberry crepes,. There's a picture posted on this page of these crepes and don't they look yummy? But what if you bit into yours and discovered the blueberries were frozen, and there was a layer of permafrost over them? Would you tell your waitress, \""""hey! My blueberries are frozen.\"""" And what if your waitress said \""""that's the way we serve them.\"""" ? And if you said you really didn't want ice cold crepes on a frigid winter morning, but had instead looked forward to a hot breakfast, and she said there wasn't anything she could do because that's the way we serve them, would you write this review? I understand Pamela is over on her new Squirrel Hill Deli's yelp page telling people if they don't like the food no charge, but I couldn't even get my crepes heated up at P&G." 0
+Dirty men's room. Manager standing, eating in front of customers. Unsure of who our server was. Serving staff appeared and disappeared. No one returned to fill coffee. Pancakes were good, the rest of the food average. Noisy. Disappointing after so many strong reviews. There are better options. 0
+Jean-Marc's is definitely one of the best bakeries in Pittsburgh. I like to stop here after doing some record shopping. Their pastries are out of this world. The kouign aman and creme brulee are my favorites. The prices are great and the staff is very helpful. I've been to a couple of other French bakeries around the city and none of them compare. 1
+"Not too impressed with them. I had an arrangement made for my mom and it wasn't up to par with what I was paying for. The flowers weren't very desirable looking. If I'm shelling out money for pretty things, I want them to be pretty!\n\nPlus, the thing that really bugged me was that the shop REEKS of smoke! Seriously, it's disgusting! Who wants to come into a place that's supposed to be filled with things that are supposed to be beautiful and smell nice and \""""rosy\"""" and instead smell like an ash tray. Very unprofessional in my opinion. \n\nIt's too bad because they're the only flower shop on the Mount, so I'd they get a lot of business from the two funeral homes as well as business from the city. Maybe that's why they stay in business, people don't actually step inside the shop. It's just weird to me, right?! \n\nI'll stick to the flower shop on Banksville Rd were the flowers actually smell good and the shop matches that!" 0
+This has the more classic Pittsburgh view than the Monongahela Incline, also has lots of pictures and memorabilia of Pittsburgh and how it's changed inside the building. For a small fee, you can see the inner workings of the machinery - this process of paying the additional amount feels like that of a sideshow at a carnival. \n\nWhich inclines view I prefer is hard to decide - Pittsburgh is beautiful from many standpoints. I might even prefer the views from the streets. This experience, however, is worth its price of a bus ride. \n\nIt's a tourist attraction, the kind I bet most Pittsburghers haven't enjoyed. I'd check it out though, at least once. 1
+$10 round trip for two people might seem like a bit much, but the Duquesne Incline, wrapped in so much history and legend, receives no funds from any municipal body, so it relies on ticket sales and souvenirs to stay afloat.\n\nSo if it takes that from me to keep this thing going strong from 1877-now, then so be it.\n\nBUT, I almost knocked off a star for charging for parking. Sure, it's only $1, but it's $1 on an unmaintained dirt lot. It'd also be nice if credit cards were accepted for Incline tickets, but cash-only is sort of the nature of the beast with places like this. We're just lucky some folks with cash were kind enough to give us the few dollars we needed and have us Venmo them the amount on the spot. Thank heaven for Venmo.\n\nYou can't beat the view. The whole thing is touristy, but who cares, right? 1
+We got turned away at the door because they only accept EXACT CASH for a ride...they literally won't even give you change...AND they give you attitude about it because how dare someone ask for change? Even public buses will give you change but they won't. To top it off, when we were digging through our purses trying to find cash, an employee told us to move because we were in the way.\n\nAND we wasted money on non-refundable parking just to leave 2 minutes later. That's probably how they make their money because how do they make any when they turn customers away? \n\nAlso the only bathroom is a Mr. John port-a-potty. In the end we just drove up the hill ourselves....at least we saved those $15. 0
+"I remember the Tin Angel of the 80s and 90s. There was a chef presence there at that time. Needless to say, its gone down hill ( no pun intended as it sits on Mt. Washington). \nWe went on a Saturday evening. Hardly anyone there but us and another party. The vast majority of tables empty. That should tell you something when the place used to be exceptionally busy. First, unfriendly wait staff should be replaced with eager enthusiastic servers. The wedding soup was the best tasting item on the menu.\nThe vegetable boat is something that is reminescent of an antipasta tray. It could use some sprucing up. The clam dip was ho hum and terribly runny. \nWe wanted veal but they were \""""out\"""" of it. Really? This is a city and you are a pricey restaurant with diners expecting a certain level of service on a saturday evening. How can you not have access to veal. We were there at 6 pm and I saw no dinner rush so that would not explain it. So, we ordered Chicken and to say the least it was dissappointing. Desserts are glorified Costco cakes ( the chocolate one was a wad of Ganache). Truly this place is overpriced and obviously not on the radar of the foodie scene in Pittsburgh. My guess is that they have a few\nLine cooks back in the kitchen. Its sad because the intimate atmosphere could really be improved upon and the restaurant be very exclusive with a top notch chef. Its obvious the place will close its doors in the next few years without a major makeover from top to bottom.\nI hope they get their act together and improve the quality of their food. Until then, I will not be back." 0
+"25 years ago, this may have been a great restaurant. I don't think the menu has changed since then. That may have also been when they prepared the \""""fresh\"""" vegetable boat. While the view was great, it is one that can be found in any of the upscale restaurants on mt Washington. Unfortunately, they couldn't seat us for the 7:00 reservations that we requested. Oddly, we were the only ones there at 7:30. Not a good sign on a Friday night..." 0
+FYI... Although Yelp says its good for kids, it is not. There is a sign on the door at the hostess stand that says no children under the age of 6 are allowed. 0
+I took my friend there for Sunday brunch today, and it was one of the worst brunches I've ever had in Pittsburgh. Very limited selection of foods and what was on the buffet was cold and unappetizing. Very sad excuse for a buffet brunch. The corn muffins were dry and crunchy. The fresh fruit on the buffet consisted of sections of red grapefruit and oranges. There were no fresh veggies, no multigrain anything, no pasta salads, nothing at all interesting or healthy. And the decaf coffee was horrible -- burnt tasting. The only redeeming things were the made-to-order omelet station and the alcoholic drink that was included in the $14.99 price. I felt badly that this is where I celebrated my friend's birthday. 0
+"Another place my dad and I hit while staying in Pittsburgh in May of 2012. Came here on recommendation of a couple people who worked at the Sheraton Station where my dad and I were staying. \n\nEveryone we talked to at the hotel about this place recommended the Delmonico steak sandwich. They all said basically the same thing. \""""It's what a Philly cheese steak aspires to be\"""". I'm not sure if this is just a Pittsburgh v Philly rivalry thing. None the less, it was a good sandwich.\n\nI also had the Gazpacho soup. That was just what the doctor ordered. \n\nWe sat out on the patio on a warm sunny evening and enjoyed a beer and sandwich. \n\nAs with every place I went in Pittsburgh, the people were awesome." 1
+I have never eaten dinner here but their brunch is off the chain! it's $15 all you can eat and includes a breakfast beverage of your choice. I'd choose the frozen mimosa! The mac and cheese is sooooo cheesy and creamy! I love that you can also have bagel,lox,and cream cheese and they have onions,capers,eggs,and tomatoes to add to the breakfast sandwich. They also have the usual-bacon,eggs,sausage,eggs benedict,waffles. I love coming here for brunch! 1
+Too expensive for what it is....but then it's on the mt so they bump prices up for the tourists. The fries are incredibly salty almost inedible. Good for tourists not locals 0
+Sad experience. Spent 60.00 sending flowers to a guest reservation, restaurant manager and general manager both told me they bungled it and were very sorry but NO they don't really care much about helping me get a refund on flowers they lost. Can't say this was a good experience or a good way to resolve a problem on their end. 0
+Been here a total of 3 times, all for different occasions. Have been satisfied every time. Probably the best Jumbo Lump crab cakes you can find in Pittsburgh. Freshest of fish, one time I got the Halibut with a mandarin orange finish and it tasted really fresh and very well done. Most recently, I ordered the Mahi Mahi with cranberry sauce and it was also very well prepared and tasted awesome. Every time I stop by, the service is impeccable, i'm always surprised at how much the wait staff have memorized for the every changing menu. I definitely recommend ordering some side dishes, you can't go wrong with a few Oysters on a half shell to start and then some Lobster Mac & Cheese to compliment your meal. Finally, they have a great Dessert menu, twice now i've gotten the White Chocolate Macadamia Mousse, honestly there isn't much better you can do to finish off a wonderful meal. Big enough to share with 2 or 3 too. 1
+"The \""""chicken\"""" was soggy and a little rubbery. The ice looked like it was icicles from the side of the building (It was winter when went). The waiter was a friendly guy and very nice, although I'm not sure what is going on with the food...I've never been there since." 0
+This is the main branch for the Carnegie Library and it is needless to say, HUGE. \n\nThe place holds more books than you can imagine, and even if they don't have it, you can bet that one of the other branches have it. They'll request a copy of anything that your heart desires and it'll be sent right away. I requested a copy of Steven King's It and it came in around 2 days (don't judge my taste in movies). \n\nI love coming here to study, relax, browse, or even just to hang out with friends. They don't have a great selection in movies but hey, I should just go read a book anyway. 1
+This library is great! There are rooms, and rooms filled with books, movies, and CDs! Plus any books that are available at other libraries not at the library can be requested and delivered to your local library. I actually don't read a lot but I still love this library. The only problem with this library is that is is hard to find stuff. 1
+Horrible customer service! The WORST i've experienced in a long time - in fact, I don't think I've EVER been treated with such disrespect. I asked a simple question about what the person ordered who was with me and the young ladies working glared and cut eyes at me - awful attitudes. My guess is the 2 girls working must be related to same because there is no way anyone with common business sense would hire such disrespectful workers with no clue about offering acceptable, good customer service. 0
+Spent first night here and room was very hot with even hotter air blowing from a/c. Opened windows only to find you need maint to close the window. Maid never cleaned the room the first day. \n\nI give it 5 stars because Samantha, the manager and Dan, the general manager were incredibly hospitable, more than any staff we've encountered. I travel over 1/2 the month and stay in countless hotel rooms. \n\nSamantha apologized immediately, comped our stay and Dan took me from room to room until we were satisfied. He then rectified the a/c problem for the entire hotel. \n\nOur daughter lives here and we will continue to stay at this hotel in the future. \n\nThank you Marriott, especially Samantha!!:) 1
+Good specials.\nAverage food.\nPoor service.\nVery crowded even on a weekday in the summer time. 0
+Hems...\n\nWill always like this place because of so many great memories there.\n\nThey have pretty decent food and a good selection of beers for a college bar. Prices are very good but can get extreamly crowded at night and on weekends. 1
+Love this memorial hall that commemorates the soldiers who fought in the various wars for this country. The Gettysburg Address is inscribed on the wall right about the stage and it adds to the Hall's nostalgic feel. \n\nI love coming here every year for the Pittsburgh Bodybuilding championships. It's a cozy and intimate theater that's extremely comfortable to watch the stage from. \n\nOn an added note, this building was used to film one of the scenes from the movie, Silence of the Lambs 1
+Joe Mama's is just lacking too many things. There's a lack of atmosphere, lack of great food, and lack of great drinks. The food is decent, but don't expect too much. Overall, look elsewhere, there are better places very, very close by.\n\nThe food is Italian, but pretty uninspired. Olive Garden is better, and I really don't like Olive Garden. The drinks are pretty standard cocktails, but not particularly strong or reasonably priced. The atmosphere is ...annoying? I'm not sure why I dislike it so much, but I do. I think it's just weird to have a dinerish theme but be italian food. 0
+1/2 price food - Yes.\nalcohol - yes\nitalian food - yes\n\nThat's all there is to say about this place. The food here is meh.... I've tried their pizza which is ok. I usually get the spaghetti and meatballs which is a half pound meat ball. And it's just 1 which pissed me off. You could at least put like 2 half pound meatballs on my plate. Seriously. 0
+I came here during oakland restaurant week and tried their spaghetti with their house salad for $5; the pasta was obviously cooked hours in advance making the texture pretty unappealing. I could probably cook better pasta at home so I would skip their mainly pasta dishes (pretty sad for an Italian place). \n\nI've also been there for their half off appetizers at the bar, of which the bruschetta on foccacia bread was amazinggggly good. however, it might have made me sick the following day, maybe they use their bruschetta mix for days at a time. It was so good that I will give it another chance. I also order their zucchini fries which came with ranch and were tasty except extremley oily and just drenched in grease. \nThe bartender was extremely friendly and the service was ... funny to say but heartfelt which is always a plus at any place you go. \n\nI've also on another visit tried their eggplant parmesan which was incredibly greasy as well, I was so disappointed in it. \n\nI find that places in Pittsburgh can stay afloat and in business in this city whereas in New York they wouldn't have a fighting chance. This is sadly one of them where the quality doesn't live up to the Italian Deluxe I hoped it would be :(. \n\nIt is a great place to come with parents who are visiting for students, the interior decor is like an Italian diner, it is clean and nostalgic. \n\nI wish I could give 2.5 stars. their bruschetta is just that good. 0
+This was the second restaurant we checked out in the Oakland/Pittsburgh area. A university event was being held there so too many people in too small a place. But not to worry, no stars taken off for that since it wasn't the restaurant's issue.\n\nA buffet was set up with green salad, pasta with an alfredo suace, and another pasta dish with a marinara sauce.everything tasted like authentic, kitchen-made talian dishes (e.g. not out of a box or bottle, but ), so that was good. There was pizza too but I did not try it.The atmosphere wasn't great and I am not sure they had air conditioning which is brutal when it is hot and muggy out.\n\nI have no idea about the prices, and didn't even talk to a server...\n\nWould I go there on my own? Eh, maybe...just to give it another try in a different situation so I can experience it as a 'normal' customer. 0
+Joe Mamas is a great place to go for comfort, home cooked Italian. I typically get the same dish, which is the Almond crusted chicken which is very filling and reasonably priced for the amount of food given. Additionally, the service is always great 1
+I love the channel, but if you ever get the chance to check out their office, it's really cute. I grew up in Latrobe (Mr. Roger's real neighborhood) and really appreciated that most of the space was dedicated to preserving his good name.\n\nIf you get a chance to have a meeting or tour there, take it! 1
+"Sunday lunch at Lulu's - after working in Oakland for two years and eating there only during weekdays at lunch, who knew that Lulu's actually has sit-down service during the daytime? I didn't, that's for sure, so I was surprised to see a bit of a line forming near the entrance at 1:30 on a Sunday.\n\nNo problem, as we were seated within a few minutes of our arrival.\n\nNow you don't go to Lulu's for good service. You don't go to Lulu's for the dining \""""experience\"""" that other restaurants offer. You probably don't go expecting an \""""authentic\"""" menu. You go for tasty food, served quickly and hot. \n\nSpicy basil noodles with chicken, on this visit, hit the spot just as they have on every other visit I've made. In fact, I love it so much that I hate to order anything else from the menu because I'm afraid to miss out on the vermicelli noodles steaming with carrots, snow peas, red and green peppers, etc. The sauce is sweet and salty, and could be spicier but I'm afraid to doctor up the plate with the red pepper sauce they have on each table for fear of ruining the dish.\n\nThe crowd is nice on a Sunday, relaxed but not lethargic. Our server was polite, took our orders quickly, and stopped once during our meal to make sure everything was ok. \n\nA word about takeout - I've only ordered it once from Lulu's and it was a remarkable disappointment. The food took forever to come out (30 minutes or so) and the balance of noodles to sauce to veggies and chicken was off because it was prepared in the to-go container rather than on a plate. I learned my lesson and now I'll only dine in." 1
+Lu Lu's has very affordable and very tasty food that always leaves me stuffed. The service is good, but parking is a pain. A nice bonus is that nearly all entr\u00e9es can be made vegetarian. 1
+I love the pan fried noodles with chicken. The sauce is delicious and just enough of the noodles are crispy. I think it's actually the only main dish I've ever ordered there because I love it so much. The service is consistently slow and I've been there a few times when they've mixed up orders. One time, I was there with as part of a party of 4. They gave my dish to another group, gave me the wrong dish and it took them like half an hour for them to get me my food. Meanwhile, the rest of my group was finishing up by the time I got mine. It was infuriating.\nFood - consistently awesome - 5 stars\nService - sooooo sllooooowwww - 1-2 stars 1
+Yo! These noodles fuckin suck! Plate looked like homeless man vomit! Pass! 0
+I detest this place. It used to be amazing! Brings back fond memories of coming here with my mom. I don't know what happened in the 11 years since I last ate here but it's gone downhill. \n\nThe first part is a review of the take out we ordered. \n\nPad Thai was wayy too sweet and oily. \n\nSoups had a thick layer of oil. \n\nCurry was bland and flavorless. We ordered this takeout once and they put the rice under the curry. I've never had curry take out that served it this way. It's usually separate. \n\nMy mom never throws food out. This was a first for me to see her throw out three entrees right away. \n\nCame here after an exam to meet with friends. Deciding to give it one more shot. The chicken with veggie dish I ordered was actually ok. What made me mad was when I ordered hot water NOT TEA the woman behind the counter brought me tea with my meal. I politely told her oh I actually just wanted hot water she sternly said they don't offer just hot water and made no attempt to take tea away. (It was already brewed in the cup when she brought it.) we just looked at each other for a minute. I took the tea and vowed in my head that due to the customer service and bad food I would never set foot in this establishment again. 0
+Our waiter is delusional! Bad service! He filled up my drink and forgot who it belonged to in less than a minute and gave my drink to the table next to mine! Food is bland! Never coming back! What a gimmick of a place! 0
+They forgot my order, I waited 25 minutes for my bubble tea. The worst attitude I have ever experienced. 0
+"I have many fond memories at Lulu's. It was my first off campus dining experience while I was at CMU. Food was plenty and affordable. Yesterday, I went back for the first time in more than 5 years. \n\nThe positives:\n- things haven't changed\n- affordable pricing\n- generous portions\n- fast service\n- variety\n\nThe negatives:\n- things haven't changed\n- variety (see more explanation below)\n- overly-Americanized \""""Asian\"""" food\n- bubble tea overly sweet and artificial\n\nI stick with what I know is decent:\n- Crab Rangoons\n- Beef Chow Fun\n- Pan Fried Noodles\n- Wonton Noodle Soup\n\nThis really isn't a place where you should try something new. If you decide to dine here, check out the reviews and pick which has the most votes." 0
+LuLu's is ok when I'm feeling hungry and don't have much time. I'm glad that they finally changed their bubble tea menu that now allows you to choose options such as the kind of tea, different boba and juices that are available. You can even choose how much or little sweetener that you want in your tea. The food is sub-par. I have found that Dr. Fu's noodles are my go to dish even though the past two times I've ordered there were only five small pieces of chicken throughout the entire dish. So, go and try it but proceed with caution knowing that there are far better options out there for you. 0
+I haven't been here in awhile and made a stop in last night. Apparently this has turned into a smoking bar. I find this odd since they also serve food (the kitchen hadn't closed yet) and I thought that was against the law. This place reeks of cigarette and cigar smoke, so I will not be returning. The service wasn't that great either. 0
+Yummy!! Definitely tasty for Pittsburgh. I've been to Cape Cod nearly every summer, and the ice cream here is similiar. It's also been ranked within the top 25 in the nation, right? 1
+Oh Dave and Andy's. I'm not sure what I could say more than handmade waffle cones but I can try. Right when you walk in, you can already smell the fresh batter throughout the small store. That is, if you can even find a time frame where it's not always out the door. I think that's a clear sign of good ice cream yes?\n\nI've gone a couple of times but yesterday was definitely the best for me since they had carmel cookie marshmallow and it was just bliss. Marshmallow in every bite and it had a creamy texture that wasn't overbearing. I've had pretty good ice cream before in New York, but Dave and Andy's definitely takes the cake. 1
+Probably the best ice cream place I've been to. These guys have been hyped up by everybody, but it's all for good reason. 1
+Oh man oh man oh man how I missed this place! Best ice cream ever. Best waffle cone ever. I can never resist the smell of waffle cones whenever I come near this place.\n\nI'm not a fan of super sticky sweet stuff, like most American sweets. I grew up with more European style pastries and Asian sweets, and they are either not too sweet, or you consume very little bits of it. D&A's ice cream is in the first category -- it's creamy, fluffy, delicious, and not overly sweetened. It's definitely one of the best ice cream I've had.\n\nGuessing the color of and finding the M&M at the end of the waffle cone is always a joy too! 1
+Get the waffle cone! The surprise at the end is a nice surprise!\nMany flavors to pick from and the employees are always nice.\nMissing a 5th star only because they do not take cards which can be a bummer! ATM on site but it charges a fee. :( 1
+I think this is one of those restaurants for those who don't know any better. However I don't think anyone could enjoy their Moussaka. Obviously it had been reheated in the back in a microwave, bec. it wasn't warmed evenly through out the dish. If someone told me that their food came out of a can, I wouldn't at all be surprised. 0
+Nice middle-eastern place near CMU.\nI usually get the 'Vegetarian Special' which is box with rice, hummus and baba ganoush (and bread). They also have awesome 'Sleek' which is this awesome concoction of kale, onions and beans.. tried it for the first time today and loved it.\nThe owner seems to really care about his food... always reminds me to hold box the right way when I get take-out.. seems like he really knows his middle-eastern food.\nAwesome place, but a bit on the pricier end, I could get a more diverse platter of food for cheaper at the middle-eastern truck at margaret morrison st. 1
+"What food I got to taste was...not optimum. I came in at 1:15PM and the place was nearly empty. I hadn't eaten all day and was ravenous- also moved recently from NY Metro area and missed having a good gyro. It took awhile to get noticed by the waitress- in an almost empty restaurant. I had a book so I read. I noticed 2 tables who'd come in after me being served- while I also noticed my waitress heading toward the front door not to reappear for 15 minutes. During that 15 minutes I imagined my lunch under a heat lamp. When she finally came back, she went to the station. Finally she noticed me- and went back to the kitchen. \n After maybe 5 or 10 minutes she came out. I took one bite. My gyro had big uneven slabs of meat- which were barely warm. Cold pita- a few crumbs of feta (I ordered it extra) and some runny sauce on the bottom- and big pieces of raw onion. \n I really think she forgot to give my ticket to the kitchen- but even for the time she was in there- who gives cold pita on a gyro? Or can't slice the meat and cook it? \n When I told her it was cold- she took it back and told me they were making a new one. At this point it had been 35 minutes- and I really only had an hour and had to go so I told her to cancel the order. She \""""apologized\"""" by blaming the kitchen.\n As I left- I offered to pay for my undrunk glass of milk- and told the owner about the service. Instead of anything close to an apology- he told me no one else had ever complained about that before. TERRIBLE service and mediocre to bad food.\n I went across the street and got some NY pizza which had a great crust and rivaled anything I've gotten in Manhattan." 0
+For the price the Tuesday buffet is great! 1
+My partner and I just left and were disgusted by our experience. It's not often I harshly critique a restaurant, but this restaurant deserves to have its reputation tarnished. We walked in shortly after 5 PM on a Saturday evening and were initially greeted and shown to our booth. I have never before sampled Indian fare (and never will after this experience) so I was extremely excited to try it. I was prepared to shell out quite a bit of cash to have an all-out authentic Indian cuisine experience to try to cap off an early Valentine's Day date, yet we ended up paying $24 for two half-plates of terrible food. After sitting at our booth for ten minutes (the restaurant was NOT crowded) we just assumed it was buffet-styled only and went to each grab a plate. I had no idea what anything was and just tried to sample a small bit of everything. The food was barely warm, wasn't seasoned (isn't Indian food supposed to be spicy?), and there wasn't any naan, which my partner told me was tasty bread. \n\nAfter being grossed out by our food my partner asked if there was a way we could receive menus and order food from them instead. The server proceeded to ignore his inquiry. He discussed just leaving without paying in total disgust for the lack of service and awful food, but we promptly paid and left. For what it's worth we watched as another larger group walked in behind us and were approached at their table and asked if they wanted the buffet or to see a menu. I have half a mind to suspect we were treated so rudely due to our sexual orientation. \n\nIn seeing the reviews below if THIS is what you Pittsburghers consider to be great food then you obviously lack any sense of culinary expertise. I would love to thank India Garden for ruining my first foray into Indian cuisine along with our Valentine's Day. 0
+Just no. Let's start with the service. There are 5 to 6 employees milling about at any given time, yet none of them seem interested in helping anyone. (Aside from the water guy, that dude is on it.) None of the food came out at the same time for our party of 4, when it did it ranged from cold and congealed to lava-like and inedible. The food was mediocre at best. The spice ratings they offer you at the beginning are apparently just friendly conversation, as there was no spice to be found anywhere near the food. The lamb was chewy and I found a family of tiny bones in my chicken. On top of all that, we were overcharged by about 15 dollars. So, no, I don't think we will be back here. \n\nBut man, that water guy sure was great. 2 stars for water guy. 0
+It's hard to like this place after Taj Mahal--but there were many choices and it wasn't the worst, but it really wasn't the best. Some stuff was over salted and the chicken tikka was dry. 0
+"This place brings great memories to me :) Its a cute bar/restaurant place,and i guess its mostly filled with CMU kids and maybe Upitt.They have a good list of beers and i am a great fan of their food.\n Wait for it....The world's best fried called the \""""Waffle fries\"""".It's just soo tatsy and out of the world.everything time i think of good food ,i still wonder if there is a place which makes waffle fries.This is the place where i first ate waffle fries and i am going back for that..pssst..i even wanted to make a trip to Pittsburgh just to eat them ;).And the last thing i wanted to do before leaving pittsburgh was...any guesses??\n Yes!!!eat waffle fries :)They are great!!but not healthy apparently.It's a great place to go hangout with a bunch of friends,and relax.Don't miss it !\n\n-Smriti" 1
+If you live anywhere in Pittsburgh and want a decent cheap meal and good beer selection do yourself a favor and head over to fuel. It's the perfect image of a 'hole in the wall' for Oakland, so it does draw the younger college students, and the seating is usually pretty tight, if you don't mind that you'll be greatly rewarded. 1
+DO NOT GO THERE. I lost 6 inches of my hair because of this place!! I went there for the first time and had my hair done with Tee. I asked for an ombre with darker roots (my hair is dark brown) and I already had highlights on. I spent 4 hours there and my hair came out ORANGE with red roots! I looked absolutely awful and it wasn't anything close to what I asked for. I went back an hour later and asked them to fix my hair. Spent more 4 hours at the salon and left looking even worse. My hair started to fall out while I was at the salon and they did absolutely nothing! I left there with my hair falling out and looking absolutely terrible. They literally cooked my hair, and I lost 6 inches of it! I went to a different place on the next day and all the hairstylists were terrified with what happened to my hair and said they had never seen worse job in their lives. It was all damaged and the color was so ugly. I had 6 inches of my hair cut off and I used to have really long, pretty hair. Now my hair is half of its old length because of Mark and Anthony Salon. Not only that, but when I called they said it would cost $60, I ended up paying $150! I asked for a refund and they gave it to me right away, but they can never give me my hair back or all the money I had to spend at the new salon and with all the products I have to use it now to fix what they did. It's going to take about an year for my hair to grow out and not to be damaged anymore. I've never regretted something as much as going to that place. By any means, do not go there if you care about your hair. Don't make the same mistake I did. 0
+"Visited Pittsburgh for a wedding and needed to get a haircut away from my regular guy in NYC.\n\nI read the reviews from searching on Enrico's so I decided to give it a try, being very timid at first since I was worried about not get my ideal haircut.\n\nEnrico was extremely professional and very knowledgeable about what I wanted. A few simple directions and he went to work right away. \n\nAfter an extremely detailed but fast haircut later I was extremely happy with my result. Its seems like its a one man shop and makes perfect sense since he is too experienced, good of a barber to be working for someone else. I highly recommend giving him a try, he just might become your \""""guy\"""".\n\nNotes:\nHaircut was $15 and cash only. He had the TV with the History Channel which made background viewing, but he was very amiable as well." 1
+Enrico is a great place for a quality cut. He is busy, and the phone does ring, but in all the many times I've been there he books the guy, hangs up and moves on. Seriously, it's a good hair cut, he listens to what you want, and delivers for a fair price. 1
+A bit of a run down hotel in a location convenient to CMU. Everything is clean and functional, but really doesn't stray far from functional.\n\nIt also has a few oddities. The bathrooms have full-length mirrors that face the toilet. The net connection is slow enough that it's not great for doing business (e.g., VPN). My wireless modem is as fast or faster. Service was kind of perfunctory and cool. Not a bad thing, but not something to recommend either.\n\nRooms are large. Beds tend toward the soft end of the spectrum. 0
+"I love Papa John's but just not at this location.\n\nLike the others have said, the \""""crust\"""" is too fluffy and not crispy. I normally look forward to dipping the crust in the garlic sauce, but didn't bother this time. So very disappointed with this place." 0
+Great sausage Wonderful spicy rich flavor obviously made with feeling. That almost made me go to two stars or??? But my family was just so disappointed overall that I'm sticking with one star. \n\nAmbiance: kitchy Italian knick knack filled dining room which is a little over the top but fun. No problems\n\nService was terribly. So slow. We arrived before 9 and it was 9:50 before anyone took our order and then only because we flagged down someone. Our waiter was nowhere to be seen in this half filled not busy restaurant. \n\nMeal comes with salad. Could be yummy but we can't say since ours never came. \n\nEntrees included that yummy sausage but also cold dense ricotta noodles Other yelps raved over this dish so huh??? Maybe the chef was asleep or we were getting the final dregs of the day. Unclear. \n\nGot the bill. They charged us for blue cheese on the salads we never got. Huh again? Didn't correct the bill but offered us free tiaramusu which also NEVER came. Huh. \n\nWe called and complained and the owner seemed nice and apologetic but stilll....\n\nOne star. 0
+I have been wanting to try this place for a long time. I should have waited a bit longer I suppose. The experience I had was not stellar at all.\n\nI opted for the breaded chicken salad after contemplating several other items on the menu. I should have stuck to a sandwich from here. When the salad arrived, the dressing was missing. A very important key ingredient to any salad is the dressing. With me being at work and on a limited amount of time to consume my salad on my lunch break, I had to rummage through the work fridge for some type of salad dressing to top this off.\n\nFrom the description on the menu you are to receive a handful of fries along with all the other ingredients for this salad. If they consider this a handful of fries, I consider that they have a two year old working there. I counted, and there were no more than eight total fries on this salad. The breaded chicken was actually good. It appears that they may make it on site (I cannot confirm this), but is was lightly breaded. Not like the chicken tenders at most other restaurants. Easily the best part of the salad.\n\nOne other shining star to this salad was that they give you a pita on the side instead of bread. Giving you the option of putting the salad in the pocket and eating while doing other tasks. But it wasn't shining enough to give this place more than two stars in my opinion. 0
+I order from this location at least once a week. I've never had any problems with my orders but maybe that is because I order in the early afternoon and the location doesn't have such a ghetto staff working! Anyways I order the same things ever time so I know how my food should look and taste. For this order I ordered a meat lovers pizza. When I get the order as soon as I opened the box I knew it wasn't correct. A meat lovers should have ham, pepperoni, beef, italian sausage and bacon on it. It had 3 out of 5, on top of that I asked for extra sauce on the side and didn't get that either. So I called (The order was wrong and I had every right to. When you order and PAY for food to be made you expect it to be correct). The manager I spoke to, MIKE, was dismissive from the start. When i told him the pizza was missing topping like bacon, he then said the meat lover's pizza doesn't even come with bacon on it unless it is asked for (As I am looking at the website because it as up from me placing the order and on top of that I order it all the time. So he LIED and for no reason! Then he offered a credit. I thought that would be fine but then I began to eat the pizza... It was gooey and had a weird taste. Then when i peeled back the toppings it was RAW! Disgusting! I called back and again he didn't want to take responsibility for the employee who made or should I say rushed my pizza because at one point he was saying they were in a rush to leave (I placed my order at 9:35 so it wasn't like I ordered before closing) Then he said in a rude voice I can come pick up anther pizza. If I wanted to come there and could get there I wouldn't have had it delivered. And the guy was so ghetto I would not have trusted him to not do something nasty to my food. MIKE didn't speak with any type of professionalism for me to trust he would be professional enough to make me a new one. They should have a class on empathy and how to properly deal with complaints, and some training on how to follow directions when making a pizza!!! I usually wouldn't even bother to complain but I've work in the food service industry and there is no reason to treat anyone rudely or have a bad attitude. So thanks MIKE (If thats your name) the manager for ruining my appetite and night! 0
+I just had the worst pizza I've ever tasted from this place. Many other reviewers seem to concentrate on how good the service is. The service is good, they delivered my pizza within 25 minutes, but I can't imagine how they could have done a worse job making it. The chicken tasted like it was irresponsibly old. I'm glad other people thought it was good but I will not be going back. Me and a roommate got a pizza planning to split it. We got about 1/3 of the way through, couldn't finish, and now he is laying on the couch with a sick stomach and I am dissatisfied enough to write my first review of any business. My other roommate asked me to throw the remaining 2/3 of the pizza in the outside trashcan because it smelled so horrible. I would've given it zero stars if that was possible. 0
+I had a Groupon, saw the less than 3 star rating but decided to form my own opinion. I loved the food and the service was good. 1
+Service complaint. I have had this pizza before and it is the best value pizza around. However tonight I placed a pick up order and to my surprise the employee said he forgot to make my order. No sorry. No discount. I have worked in a family Italian restaurant before and this would not be tolerated. To screw up an order that bad and cause me to wait another 20 minutes without making it right is ridiculous. Time of order was 730 on a Monday. 0
+On my way home from work, I always walk by this place and I always see people walking into here. So I decided to give it a shot and see what's up. I'm not a health freak or a food guru nor am I picky about food but this place is just plain bad. The $5/meal is pretty decent until they charge you an extra $2 for lo mein instead of rice. But the biggest thing that bothers me is the huge puddle of oil that the food sits in. Again, I'm not a health freak but eatting this food just made me feel guilty. With every bite, I think about getting a heart attack at 27. There's as much oil as there sauce and you see the thick oil floating above. don't expect a fantastic dining area either. it's dark and feels icky. \n\nI've had my fair share of cheap chinese food, and this is probably the worst I've tried. 0
+Not worth it... 0
+Really quick, cheap and delicious! I got a tofu and rice dish. Large portion, not greasy and very delicious! 1
+"NOTE: A duplicate of a review of this place under a different name. Just noticed that this place is listed under two different spellings: Grand Canal Cafe and Gran Canal Caffe...\n\nAt first glance, it's a charming little \""""neighborhood\"""" Italian restaurant. Nothing fancy. Simple decor, even a bit cheesy but in a lovable way. It's comfy. It's friendly. You feel quite welcome when you arrive. It's like dining with friends or extended family members. \n\nOnce inside, though, we were deflated by the decor. There are NO windows, and an odd configuration to the two claustrophobic rooms. The chairs aren't terribly comfortable and there are NO tablecloths. \n\nBut I didn't let any of that bother me because I had heard the food was terrific.\n\nWe ordered two appetizers to share: cured beef and scallops. Both were delicious. We ordered the cannelloni and veal piccata. The cannelloni was good, but nothing special. The veal dish was average. \n\nThe biggest disappointment -- and a clue that attention to detail is NOT a specialty -- was the rotten lettuce in the salad. Not one or two pieces of lettuce, but a good half-dozen in each salad were beyond wilted -- soft and brown. \n\nWe had gelato for dessert. It was disappointing. \n\nThe service was reasonably attentive but ineffective. We had to ask for water CONSTANTLY!!!! And, after the first round of drinks before dinner, we were never asked if we'd have liked more. \n\nOkay, but hey, it's a neighborhood restaurant, right? Casual, family dining, right? WAIT! $110 for dinner for two at a \""""neighborhood\"""" place? For THAT kind of tab, I would have liked tablecloths, better service and a more even quality to the food. \n\nWe might go back, but I'm not sure..." 0
+"You'd think a sloppy klutz like myself (my friends use the sweet euphemism that I'm \""""good at making things looked lived in\"""") would be a regular at the dry cleaners. You'd also think I wouldn't buy a light-colored winter jacket, because that would probably mean lots of stains, right? That's what you would think, right?\n\nBut no. And of course I ended up with a giant black stain on my coat. Ink? Oil? Tar? Pomegranate juice? Who knows, but I was way too scared to tackle it myself, which led me to my first experience with the dry cleaner. \n\nThe dry cleaner terrified me because my friends have plenty of horror stories about things coming back with holes or with stains not being removed, and I had no idea what the price of anything was or even how pricing was determined. I envisioned someone handing me back my clothes and saying, \""""We charged you $45 for this summer dress because it's hideous.\"""" \n\nMy jacket was $30 (usually only $23, but it's down and there was that mystery stain). They were able to remove the stain and a pen mark by the sleeve, but one on the front proved too stubborn. When you take something to the cleaner, you know, you want it completely clean, especially if it's $30. I mean, the point of having a professional clean my clothes is hoping they'll be able to get rid of the incriminating messiness I can't.\n\nMy button up shirt was $4 for a wash and light starch. It was categorized as a blouse, even though it's exactly the same as a men's dress shirt, which are $3.50: this detail annoyed me. \n\nMy striped jacket with a stain on the front (did I mention I'm clumsy?) was $10. They weren't able to remove it but said they'd try again for free. If they get it out I'll give them another star, but I have my doubts.\n\nAccording to their brochure they're the \""""Pittsburgh area's most respected & trusted pick-up and delivery service!\"""" I should have realized a slogan that says nothing about your quality of work says everything about your clientele's priorities. The people who use Four Seasons regularly don't have the time to pick up and drop off their own dry cleaning, which works for them, but since I'm not a high-powered executive (or on house arrest), I don't mind doing it myself.\n\nConsidering my clothes weren't totally clean, and how many cleaners there are on Squirrel Hill alone-not to mention the rest of the city-I've got a hunch there's a better deal for me somewhere in the city. I'm on the hunt!" 0
+DH dropped off some pants for dry cleaning. When we got them back one pant wasn't even cleaned. For the price this isn't something you can overlook. When we brought it to their attention they fixed it promptly, but were unapologetic about it. Plus we had to wait another 4-5 days. I won't be back 0
+"Fool me thrice, well, that's my fault but I've finally learned my lesson. \n\nIssue #1: I take a suit in to be dry cleaned because it smelled a little like a smoky bar and had some fur on it. I have a week's leeway before I need it. I go to get it when I'm told it will be ready and I'm told there's a delay because of excessive \""""stainage\"""". Well, since there weren't any stains, I ask for a manager. At this point, the woman behind the counter says she needs to call me back. When she does call back, they admit to not knowing where it is. Eek! Ultimately they find it at whatever place they outsource it to and I was able to get it back later that day. Not a disaster, but should hav ebeen a red flag.\n\nIssue #2: a pair of jeans that I have hemmed end up 4\"""" too short. Well, I was pissed, but I didn't try them on for the tailor to measure and he just measured based on what I was wearing right then because I was in a hurry. I guess I thought that maybe it was possible that they could stretch in a different way or, I don't know, something. I took the blame for it and didn't make an issue.\n\nThe final issue: I paid for a pair of expensive pants to be hemmed and put a rush on them so they would be done by Thursday. I called on Thursday and they told me they'd be done on Saturday. Annoying, but nothing I could do. So, on Saturday I go in and the woman working says they can't find them... AGAIN. I wait for about 30 minutes while she makes a series of calls, to no avail, and then tells me she'll call me when they find them. Towards the end of the day they find them and I go to pick them up. They actually had the nerve to charge me. You'd think if you'd screwed a customer over this way, you might give them a freebie to make up for it. Not this place. When I said I'd never be back, the woman said \""""we all make mistakes sometimes.\"""" To which, I replied, \""""Not all of us make them as often as this place\""""." 0
+Kevin's solutions are straightforward, resourceful and often surprisingly inexpensive. He gave me a simple suggestion today for a laptop problem, and it worked. I know with Kevin that his aim is to offer his customers what they need .... whether that be a $5 used mouse or a new computer. My computer and my wallet are in good hands at Kevin's Computer and Photo. 1
+"Rose Tea Cafe has truly gone down the tubes since the days I was in college, when it first opened. I remember the hype of \""""the first GOOD bubble tea place in Pittsburgh\"""" and it really did live up to being just that. Then I would come here and get my fix of beef noodle soup, rice with braised pork, rice with pork chops, sausage fried rice, etc. and leave pretty happy. \n\nBut no longer. I came here this past week (nov 2008) and was very much disappointed. Perhaps if I came without the expectation of it being pretty good, I might have given this place 3 stars. But, the let down is not forgivable and I fear that I will opt never to come back here again. And to think, I used to rave about this place to other people?!! The food was excessively oily, with no distinguishable flavors except salt and soy sauce. The service was pretty pathetic too. Besides the employees, I think I only saw one other table of Chinese people out of a pretty full restaurant. That should've tipped me off in the first place!\n\nSo, please do NOT call this place authentic Taiwanese food. Ugh, the good ratings for this place kind of makes me wanna puke." 0
+Boba (aka Bubble Tea (aka Tapioca)) is fantastic here.\n\nBack in California, we have a boba chain called Tea Station and Ten Ren's. Theirs is the best I've ever tasted and Rose Tea Cafe is comparable. \n\nTheir Green Milk Tea (or jasmine milk tea in other places) was the perfect hint of tea. The consistency was not too thin or thick. Their actual tapioca balls... I don't recall whether they were exceptional but they weren't bad. \n\nThe food is pretty good and comes in healthy portions.\n\nNow, the BAD... the wait is absolutely ridiculous. If you come around dinnertime- 6p or 7p, you really have to wait an hour for two people. It's also a very narrow room so the waitresses are constantly tripping around people waiting by the door.\n\nI just advise that you come around 8 or 9p or a lot earlier in the day. 1
+If you want to try something here, try the short rib with peppers. It is one of their best dish. However, if you come here be prepared for shitty customer service. \n\nIt took a while for us to get any service. From ordering to asking for a box. The waiter took his sweet time to take our orders even after us catching his attention. Another employee came out to serve another table and saw I needed service but still didn't say anything to anyone else. Why the hate? I'm Asian too. Aren't we suppose to stick together or something?\n\nI wouldn't recommend their drinks. They mainly use powder and artificial BS. I tried their red bean milkshake and it came out blasting an hour later.\n\nThe family that owns this place owns several restaurant around the area. The other places seems like a joy except for when you come here and the life drains out of you.\n\nTry at your own risk. 0
+I've been going to this giant eagle since i was a kid. there's no excuse for the company not to improve the parking and ease of navigation of this location given what i can only imagine is its tremendous profitability. in fact, the only reason it is so profitable is due to its great location and the neighborhood. the store is dirty, cramped and can't compete with other giant eagles, the strip, whole foods, trader joe's etc. for variety and freshness. the employees are totally useless, as is the manager who works nights. avoid. 0
+"I grew up in Squirrel Hill and have been going to the Squirrel Hill Flower Shop for the 20 years I lived there and then phoning in orders for the ten years since I left. I felt loyal to them since they're a local business in my neighborhood. But they are so consistently unpleasant when I phone, and seem disinterested in my business and reluctant to help me to select flowers. For example, this morning when I phoned:\n\nme: I'd like to send flowers to my mother.\nthem: we're only doing open (\""""open-something\"""" - I can't remember the term).\nme: what is that?\nthem: designer choice\nme: what is that?\nthem: the florist puts stuff together\nme: can you describe anything more about the \""""stuff\""""?\nthem: no, we can't tell you the type of flowers or colors.\nme: well, it's hard to spend money on something when you know nothing about it. can I get it without the vase.\nthem: yes. it's $50 plus $10 deliver.\nme: and without the vase?\nthem: it's still $50.\n\nSo I declined and found, through Yelp, Alex's flowers on Craig Street, where the owner was very charming and descriptive about the flowers and what he could put together, and very reassuring that the bouquet would be beautiful." 0
+Very unprofessional and rude !!!The quality of their tailoring service is poor to say the least, they will quote you a price and when you pick up your merchandise they demand a higher price than what was originally agreed to... 0
+Aladdin's is just a solid restaurant. The menu is extensive, it's quick, the wait staff is friendly, and I am never disappointed with my meal. They use very fresh, high quality ingredients. Their baba ganouj and falafel are some of the best I've tried! The falafel is perfectly crispy and fresh, not overdone. I often go here for takeout because they are so quick and reliable. If I do takeout I usually get a rolled pita with hummus or baba and tabouli. My parents love this place as well. My only slight complaint is that sometimes it is a little cold with the AC, but I just have to remember to take a sweater and then I'm fine. The outside seating is also very nice on a summer day! 1
+"I usually love Aladdin's but today it was unbelievably awful. I will go back again and hope things have changed. \nFor starters they charged me twice for tea (4.50) b/c they gave me a second tea bag. Had I known that it would cost me an additional 2.25 for a single bag of cheap tea I would not have ordered it. The least the waitress could have done is have told me that my \""""free refill\"""" was not, in fact, free. \nAlso, the tuna in the grilled tuna salad was disgustingly fishy and overcooked. I usually order something different (the mishwi or lamb salad) so I am unsure if this is how it usually is but also the fact that no one seemed willing to fix the issue makes it far worse. \n\nI told the waitress that she should have told me about the extra charges and her answer was that I was correct about her having to tell me but that she didn't and basically that sucks for me. No answer on the fish. \n\nI have been a long time customer and am sorely irritated that I was treated this way." 0
+This is a nice Starbucks location: friendly baristas, and it's big enough to sit and stay for a while on the cushy chairs. Only drawback of this location is the limited parking. 1
+Why am I reviewing a beer warehouse? Because in Pennsylvania your life will depend on these few and far between places to purchase alcohol.\n\nIn all my time visiting relatives in PA I never realized that in regards to alcohol it's like visiting a foreign country. I used to think Norway was annoying but PA takes to a whole other level.\n\nLet me see if I have the rules right.\n\n1) You can't buy alcohol and places you normally can, like the grocery store, corner store, etc. You have to go go special stores that sell just alcohol (all you scandis should be familiar with this concept).\n\n2) Beer and Wine/Hard Liquor are sold separately in different stores not even close to each other.\n\n3) You can only buy beer in cases from the beer store.\n\n4) You can buy 6-packs at any bar. I'm not sure what the price rules are for buying from the bar.\n\nSo in my time in Pittsburgh I was only able to visit this beer warehouse (hey, it takes a while to work through a case of beer). Not sure if this is usually the case but the selection here was awesome. If this is what it means to have special beer stores, then I'm all for them, except I would like them on top of and not instead of the normal grocery store/liquor stores. Beers from all over the country and all over the world. And not just cheap weird stuff you've never heard of but good brands.\n\nPrices weren't the best but I'm assuming there's little you can do when the state sets up a monopoly like this. 1
+This store has been in Pittsburgh for many years now and the people that work here are great. They have a great game selection, with lots of Euro-type strategy games and puzzles. The staff are all very knowledgeable and will give you helpful recommendations. \n\nThey have a fun borrowing program, where you can borrow games for $5. \nIf you return the game within a week, the $5 becomes store credit.\n\nThey often have demos out where you can try some new board games briefly. And, they have a trade-in shelf for exchanging games with other people. It's great they have a store like this in Pittsburgh! 1
+When they first opened, the food was good, but then it went downhill.\nTheir food is not fresh and every dish is socking with bad oil. \nNot authentic at all since I am from Szechuan, I know how my hometown food taste like. I can cook much better Szechuan dish at home . Disappointed.... 0
+"\""""The New\"""" How Lee is a great example of just how much the food scene in Pittsburgh has developed and grown over the past decade. Not so long ago, How Lee's was a down-and-dirty corner joint turning out strictly mediocre Americanized Chinese fare for take-out only. So I was pleasantly surprised to find that it has been transformed into a sit-down restaurant serving exhilaratingly spicy and flavorful Sichuan dishes.\n\nWith two dining partners, I sampled the dan dan noodles, the garlic eggplant, and the Sichuan prawns. The noodles were pleasantly chewy and luxuriously bathed in the sesame-rich sauce studded with bits of ground pork. The eggplant had a tinge of sweetness nicely countered by the sharp garlic and swirls of chili oil. The prawns were dry-fried with several cups of dried chilis. The fresh sweetness of the shrimp balanced perfectly with the saltiness and spice of its seasonings.\n\nThe service was friendly and prompt, and our server checked on us several times to make sure we were pleased with our meal and to see if we needed anything further.\n\nThe New How Lee is a wonderful addition to the Squirrel Hill food scene and I'd be more than happy to dine there again." 1
+Came here one Friday night when the wait for Everyday Noodles was too long. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by this comforting and familiar smell of a LEGIT Chinese restaurant. I didn't think there would be any in Pittsburgh so this was a nice surprise. I don't usually like Sichuan food but this place was pretty good :) and really go for the authentic stuff. If you are just gonna order the generic stuff why even come here? 1
+I've read many positive reviews of Chaya that I almost wonder if I went to the same restaurant (I did)\n\nWe went on a Tuesday night, the service was fine, we weren't rushed...but there also weren't any parties waiting to be seated.\n\nThe positives - one of the best ginger dressings I've had. The sides of sticky rice that came with my dining companions entrees were very good. The roll sushi was good (cali roll, sunrise mix roll), but not unlike any other roll I've had. The portions are large, if that matters to you. The fried chicken that comes with the meal is decent, but nothing special.\n\nThe negatives (which far outweighed the positives on this occasion) The miso soup was incredibly fishy in the bad way, they use a fish broth that tastes like it's been sitting around or something. \n\nThree of my dining companions ordered the tempura (2 chicken, 1 veggie) The dishes are very bland, no seasoning whatsoever. The texture itself is enjoyable, but you must rely on the accompanying teryaki sauce to get any flavor whatsoever. One guy in our party got the beef teryaki which looked good, and he confirmed this, but I did not try it.\n\nProbably the most dissapointing part of my meal was the part I was expecting to be the best - the nigiri pieces. I ordered uni (sea urchin) ika (squid) fluke fin, anago, and toro. \n\nI'm not really an uni fan, but this didn't appear to be fresh. Fluke fin is a muscle, so one would expect it to be tough at most sushi places but I was hoping for better from chaya (as an aside, umi managed to make it incredibly delicate) the squid was tougher than I would have liked. The anago was fine, but nothing special. Worst of all - the toro was a bit tough. To my understanding toro should never be tough.\n\nI'm hoping I just caught them on an off night. I do plan to give chaya a second chance as so many rave reviews make me hope that they truly can provide a great meal. I wanted to give Chaya a rave review, but my first experience was way less than stellar. 0
+My favorite affordable sushi place in the city. I love the people that work there (they are very friendly) and their new storefront (2032 Murray; just one block up the hill from their old location) is bigger and in better shape, making the atmosphere very pleasant. I believe it is owned and run by a Japanese family, which is a rarity in Pittsburgh and results in high quality sushi. I have been coming here for years and even though I've had a couple of not amazing meals for the most part everything has been everything I hoped. Sushi is my comfort food and Chaya is the place I go for it. 1
+I've had sushi boat here with one of my friend. The fish was not fresh at all and I feel like I've got ripped off! I don't think I am ever going back here again. I am a raw fish/sashimi person. I don't usually eat cooked/warm Japanese. Maybe their rice ball or warm dish are better. However, the only good thing I liked at this restaurant is their WASABI! I have to admit I loved it! \n\nIs it just impossible to find fresh sashimi in Pittsburgh? 0
+My fiance and I were really excited to try this place because of the Yelp reviews. I'm not sure if everything we chose was not the right thing to choose, but we were pretty disappointed. \n\nWe started with the Sunrise Spider Roll + Fish egg with tempura soft-shell crab and the crab tasted like muddy crawfish. Maybe not the freshest? It was also really expensive for the portion we received. \n\nMisoshiru was very under-salted. \n\nMy unagi kabayaki was full of bones (I'm guessing this is normal; it was my first time having it) and I spent the entire night picking out pin bones with my chopsticks, which actually really improved my chopstick skills. That was a plus.\n\nMy fiance had the broiled black cod, which he said completely saved his entire experience. I tasted it and agreed.\n\nWhy does fried chicken accompany every meal? It didn't really match any of the flavor profiles of any of our dishes, but it was pretty good taste-wise. Not the best fried chicken or anything, but three little nuggets don't hurt when you're given such a small sushi roll portion. \n\nIdeally, I'd like to try a place two more times before reviewing it, but we will definitely not be coming back. \n\nWe've only tried one other sushi place, Plum, and it's definitely our regular place to go. Until we wanted to be adventurous and try other sushi places. \n\nDisappointed. :(\n\nGood points: Really fast service. We were asked how the food was every half-minute and our table was cleared off after each item was complete. It felt a little rushed but we appreciated the customer service. 0
+"This isn't \""""the best ______ I ever had\"""" kind of a restaurant but your solid, go-to delivery/take out/dine-in solution. If you live in squirrel hill, this is your neighboorhood chinese place, period. If you are having a bad day, you should get the spare ribs, shrimp with broccoli, maybe some lo mein. It's the kind of place that's easy to take for granted because it's not in fact extraordinary or unique- until you find yourself looking for a well-priced chinese delivery place that is better than okay, that is actually very good. \n\nThey aren't easy to come by. I've moved around quite a bit over the years- new york state, pittsburgh, italy, florida, and now los angeles. Best food? italy. Best chinese delivery? Definitely new dumpling house. And not just delivery, it's actually a very comfy place to eat and close to all your squi-hi destinations.\n\nI get cravings sometimes, especially for the vegan orange chicken-- and I'm not a vegan. I'm not even a vegetarian, I just shared it with a vegan friend once and was hooked. It's just like a really good orange chicken but kinda creamy in the middle and without any funny little cartiledge bits. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......." 1
+Worst dumplings I've had in my life. The skin is so thick, and the filings fall out like a rock. I can make playdough dumplings that taste better than this. 0
+This place is horrible! Ginger duck was gross and other dishes were bland. I will never be returning here. 0
+Very Americanized; haven't tried the sushi, but why would you eat sushi at a Chinese restaurant? 0
+My review is based on the service, not the food (just haven't tried enough yet to know how it is - usually stick with sushi). When you first sit down you have an appetizer, sometimes something different, with a whole pot of tea. Included. When I went with a friend who wasn't ordering, they still treated her like a guest and paying customer bringing her tea, oranges, fortune cookie, etc. The servers are kind and attentive. I had the combo sushi rolls and was surprised to get soup and a salad as part of the meal. I thought I was only paging for the sushi. I had the whole dinner for $16. (3 sushi rolls, salad, soup, tea, appetizer, oranges, fortune cookie). 1
+Amazing hotcakes/pancakes.\n\nThe line moves quickly for such a small place.\n\nThe homefries are also great.\n\nI will miss this place - I wish they had a location in California. 1
+When you're in Pittsburgh, you choose between Aiello's or Mineo's. Most people choose Aiello's, and it's not hard to understand why. The za doesn't LOOK great, as compared to others in Pittsburgh, but it TASTES most excellent. The sauce is somewhat sweet and somewhat spicy, the cheese is decadently salty. The crust is a bit dry, but not horrible. I could eat this pizza for the rest of my life and never be sad. (In the end, I choose Mineo's over Aiello's, but Aiello's is an A+ pizza.) 1
+I don't know about you, but this is my favorite pizza place in all of Pittsburgh! Can't go wrong with Aiello's. It's small and cozy, but it's exactly what I'd expect from a pizza place on Sq. Hill. Late college night? Try this pizza. It is amazing, it is delicious, and I wish I could go here more often. 1
+I love pizza. More than I should admit. Moving from a small town to Pittsburgh widened my options. I've made it a goal to try as many different pies this city has to offer. No need to read further. Just go. Now. \n\nAiello's is my go to everytime. I crave it. Nothing has yet to compare. Start with a crispy but not to crusty underbelly and a mild chewy but not to soft center. Baked to perfection. The sauce it the epitome of Italian spice profiles. Not sweet from added sugar like you so often find but a natural hint of the sweetness from the tomatoes. The cheese. Oh the cheese! \n\nGo to Aiello's. Right now. The price is worth every mouthwatering bite. Why are you still reading this? Go. 1
+I love this place. Sometimes the pad thai is hit or miss though, hence why only 4 stars.\n\nI love the lunch specials: soup, salad, egg roll, and dish for $8.25? Perfect deal. Soup is wonderful, as is the egg roll! I don't eat salad but I'm sure it's great too! 1
+I love this place. I used to live in Squirrel Hill. I first started going there as a bar patron, then quickly realized how great the food is. Their buffalo chicken dip is awesome! Its pretty great food for a reasonable price. The bartenders are great too! 1
+The prices on the menu outside almost scared me off, but they were just dinner specials. I ended up getting the canons burg burger, being a fan of buffalo sauce and bleu cheese. It was the best bleu cheese burger I've had in my life. And the fries- they give you so many fries, you have to dig out your burger from under them. All for a price of about $11. I was very impressed, will recommend to friends, and plan to come back. 1
+Read rave reviews for the burger, so we tried it. Just ok, could have more flavor. Sweet potato fries were limp and soggy too. The wait was also really long, but it's more because it's a small restaurant I think. \n\nI guess it's sort of the only burger joint in Squirrel Hill, but I think i'd go somewhere else instead. 0
+Three Iconic pizza places in the same block. Napoli's is hands down the best. The other two beat any chain hands down, but Napoli's is tops. We had about 15 people over the to the house and had a blind taste test. Locals, a couple of southerns, some Swedes, a Venezuelan. Napoli's pepperoni beat the other two hands down. Better than most NYC joints and ALL Chicago pizzerias. 1
+Two things Mineo's taught me:\n1) There is such thing as too much cheese.\n2) Some pizza slices really do need to be blotted. Normally, I roll my eyes when people blot their pizza--what's pizza without some grease?--but Mineo's slices are an exception. \n\nThe sauce here is pretty good, but as is the case with the cheese, there's too much of it. I've burned my finger holding down the cheese as I bite into my slice so I don't end up pulling off all of it. I thought the crust leaned towards being a little too crispy.\n\nI like the paneled walls and the framed photos--check out the Life magazine cover of young Molly Ringwald. But I don't come to a pizza place for ambiance, so it's not enough to keep me from looking at other places for a superior slice. 0
+Way too greasy for my taste. I like some grease on my pizza but not to the point where the pizza box is falling apart because it is drenched in grease, yuck! The cheese they use isn't so tasty either. I'm all about the cheese and it was so bad I ended up taking it off. That's no way to eat a pizza! Next time I will try Aiello's. 0
+What happened to the Mineos I remember? The sauce tasted SOUR and the crust like cardboard. I'm so very disappointed because this used to be my #1 pizza place. 0
+What an awesome neighborhood joint. As an out of towner I was lucky to get taken here! No frills food, drinks and company. Great jukebox with a wide selection and lovely waitresses that don't ask if you want another drink...they ask if you want another pitcher. \n\nIt's set on the main strip in the neighborhood and has a great feel. Even my first time here I felt super comfortable, nice dive bar feel without being super...divey.\n\nMake sure and tag the chalkboard in the womens bathroom, much more civilized than a sharpie! 1
+Be prepared for second hand smoke 0
+"I wanted to give this place a better review. The Cafe was pleasantly full, great tunes, and the waitress was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately we (a table of 2) waited 45 min for our food to never come out while seeing a table of 5, who came in 20 min after us, get served first. The waitress was apologetic but her continued \""""your food is coming out next\"""" assurance lost credibility when she had to repeat it twice and then servered the table of 5 was first." 0
+Love this bar! Fun crowd and the staff are all incredibly nice. Drinks are affordable and the food is VERY cheap. I had a burger and it was quite tasty. 1
+I love to support local baristas over the corporate coffee shops. 61c is a great place to grab a cup of coffee or some delightful loose leaf tea. I do agree that the interior can be crowded, and that the majority of the patrons are typically affixed to their laptop screens.\n\nI give 61c props for outdoor seating (in the spring/summer), delicious homemade granola, and the best blueberry cheesecake that you've ever had. The blueberry variety is made in-house, and is incredibly substantial (I am a total whore for cheesecake). Remember, 61c is cash only! 1
+Uncle Sam's has really gone down hill. \nThe staff has gone from polite, to indifferent, to borderline hostile. Simple requests are ignored - when the error is pointed out - they become indignant. Turning to the food... the sandwiches are now 90% lettuce and served cold. If the old adage about judging a kitchen by the state of the bathroom is to believed - stay away. 0
+YUM! I got a pepper steak Philly cheese steak and my boyfriend got the steak and mushroom. Both were so great and moist, but at times was a little lacking in flavor. The meat could have been spiced more (more salted, even), but they make up for it with the crunchy yet chewy bread and delicious fries. \n\nThey have this great mysterious spice that you can throw onto your fries and your sandwich -- it's in an orange container with the salt. I have no idea what it is but it is ridiculously yummy and makes your fries finger lickin' good! 1
+I love Gullifty's!!! Its a really excellent place to get some dinner or dessert with your friends before a night out or just to spend some time catching up. \n\nFriday and Saturday nights can have a little bit of a wait, so be prepared for that. The desserts are way better than some of the reviewers here give them credit for and they have a really excellent wide variety to choose from. \n\nPrivate lot in the back as well as street park all require coins for the meter (pain!) but, when i'm back in pittsburgh about once a year, a stop to gullifty's is always on my to-do list! 1
+I had heard about Gullifty's even before I moved to Pittsburgh. It has the reputation of a charming neighborhood spot with very good desserts. Many claim their desserts are the best in Pittsburgh. My recent visit there was not memorable, not particularly bad but nothing to write home about (sorry ma.). I give them props for making their own desserts in house but despite the large selection, too many options seem like something you could get at Eat n Park or Applebee's in a slightly more commercialized form. Oreo, peanut butter, brownies on top- Don't get me wrong- this sounds decadent but it's date night, not my post-toke meal at Dairy Queen. With that said, the desserts we had were pretty tasty. Not best of Pittsburgh tasty, however. I would have liked some more creative options. The savory options were basically your usual diner entrees but the variety and flavor were both decent. The service was average, friendly but untrained. As for the decor, they need a facelift badly. It looks like 1985 in there and not in a pleasingly retro sort of way. There is a small but adequate selection of microbrews which is certainly a positive. I think if I come back to Gullifty's any time soon, it would probably be for a late night slice of pie or coffee. Otherwise,it's a pretty run of the mill establishment. 0
+best egg rolls in the city. 1
+Pleasantly surprised! Great food and service. My only complaint is the same as other people have said, the wonton soup. The broth is good however, the wonton's are not stuffed with anything so it's basically broth with wonton skins. \nEverything else was great! Highly recommend if you are in the area. 1
+We finally tried the talked about Brunch at the Grand Concourse. Going in with high expectations, we left very underwhelmed. Not only are the food stations scattered around the dining room, but the food options themselves are lacking. \n\nThe 'hot station' has what I would call your typical breakfast buffet (eggs, bacon, sausage, etc.). There's a carving station with prime-rib, ham and turkey - the high point of the meal.\n\nSalad option were mushy, and the Bananas Foster was a quickly thrown together imitation, though the donut station was unique.\n\nMy made-to-order Bloody Mary was good, though.\n\n3 cocktails and two brunches for $75 -- I was expecting much, much more. 0
+I chose this hotel because it's where I always stayed as a kid with my family. Too bad nothing has changed since. The hotel is outdated, the furniture is banged up and even the doors themselves could use a serious coat of paint. We had to have an engineer come up and replace two light bulbs upon walking into our room. For what I'm paying I would have expected something better than motel 6. You can hear EVERYTHING outside of your room so if you're a light sleeper forget about it. Not worth it for the location. 0
+2.5 Stars!\n\nSnuck out from work this morning to get a good second cup of coffee. Remember folks, a caffeinated supervisor is a happy supervisor and thus she's kind to her minions!\n\nBagels here are so-so, but Bruegger's has decent coffee. 0
+two words: pepperoni rolls. \n\ni love you milano's 1
+I had the special at the servers suggestion. It was a chicken with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and fresh vegetables. The veggies were not fresh, the patatoes were undercooked and the chicken dry. 0
+Great diner food! I recommend the hanlons handful for breakfast! Great price and right amount of food. 1
+"The staff, barring the afternoon clerk on the day we checked in, were uninterested in anything other than getting the job out of the way so they could get on with their personal conversations. Food, on Thanksgiving, not well priced and very dry..everything was very dry. The heat in the hotel itself was on full blast (it was about 50 outside) and when trying to regulate the heat in our room, it was impossible to get relief from the stifling heat even with the window open. The television didn't work, and we couldn't rent movies because, as the maintenance man said \""""oh this hasn't worked all week\"""". Thanks so much. When we checked at at midnight because it was so miserable, no one asked why we were leaving. I wouldn't send my worst enemy to this hotel. Oh, and the woman in the gift shop? She followed me around asking \""""are you going to buy THAT?\"""", etc. Completely insane and ruined my entire Thanksgiving. When the manager called to follow up on my having filled out the survey, he was defensive, angry and unwilling to offer anything to assuage my disappointment. Complete waste of money and time to go to this hotel." 0
+Gorgeous during the holidays. There is a massive Christmas tree in the lobby and tons of decor to match. This seems like a really old building but is extremely well kept. The staff are super friendly as most everyone is Pittsburgh seemed. I wish I could have stayed here a little longer but this was a stop on my way to new work. \n\nA solid 6 hour drive to NY,NY from here. Worth staying at. 1
+I lived in Negley Court apartments. The good was that it was relatively economical. The bad: the place was quite dirty, the garage run down (water leaks and filth) and overall the place in pretty bad repair. \n\nThis is all stuff you can put up with. What was amazingly unpleasant and very unprofessional was the property manager (Mary Blocher). I found her to be generally lazy, rude and highly uncooperative. In the end it was even impossible to get her to do a handover when I moved out (there was nobody there to take the keys). Ultimately I had to contact her manager to get the deposit back. He claimed that she'd been put on a different job, alas, as I can see, she's still working there. Easily the worst property manager I ever had the misfortune of interacting with.\n\nAnd yes, I did not want to post this review while I was still renting for fear of retaliation. 0
+I ve been living here for a year and have faced no problems at all. The apartments on the penthouse floor which is the 22nd floor are great. You have an option of choosing an apt with new appliances which are much better than the really old ones. The maintainence staff and the office are always available and helpful. I did have some problems with the dishwasher and the kitchen sink but it was fixed. 1
+Came back, and I'd write the exact same review all over again.\n\nNow pass me the potato gnocchi, please. And as for Tony P's issue, sorry Tony - but go marry yourself that British chic and bring her back here for some good Gnocchi and Chianti! I'll buy if you do! 1
+Cluttered and messy. Cold food. Undercooked pasta. Not enough food ( if you order family style) and poor beer selection. The bartender had one other person at the bar, and we tried to order a pitcher of sangria and for 5 minutes he never addressed us. \n\nOur regular server was nice, but that didn't make up for the rest of it. It's the food that matters most but this is where they fell short. 0
+You'll have to forgive me. I live in Los Angeles where there is valet parking for hamburgers and top chefs have food trucks that can be found here, there and everywhere. A burger with a side of fries smothered in Duck Confit with White Truffle Sauce - so perhaps the bar is a tad higher than here in - ack - Pittsburgh where I found myself searching for sustenance before attending the wedding that brought me here. I only hope the godawful mess I actually ate doesn't rear it's ugly head mid-ceremony.\n\nIt sounded like such a novel concept, a sandwich with all the sides just piled on. After all, it's all going to the same place, right? Having been born and raised in Chicago it was a familiar concept. The noble Chicago Dog, a study in contradictions: sweet and sour, spicy and mild, hot and cold - a veritable melange that blends and tantalizes from the first bite to the last. Yes! I'll try it!\n\nWith my omnivore brother and his lovely wife I made my way through the chilly streets of downtown Pittsburgh on this frosty Saturday. A bustling little metropolis, scant parking so (I am shamed to admit) I pulled in a nearby lot that charged an $8 flt fee. A small price to pay, I reasoned, for a gastronomic delight as has been described here. Yes, as I said, I'm from out of town.\n\nOn to the main event - my bro and his bride went with the signature piece, the pastrami sandwich. I opted for the Hot Sausage with cheese. May god have mercy on my gastrointestinal tract.\n\nIt is a wonder how a sandwich with so many things can be so uniformly bland. Perhaps it starts with the niggardly portions of actual meat - when confronted with this sandwich in profile it is hard to find under the wad of soggy fries and tasteless cole slaw. The liquid in the slaw makes the bread begin to disintegrate almost immediately so that should you be as foolhardy as I and actually attempt to eat this mess it will be all over the table in short order.\n\nI ate it - I admit that. I'm not proud of it, but I was that hungry. The saving grace of the near-complete lack of any discernable seasoning is that I don't have an aftertaste to suffer through, but the leaden ball in the pit of my stomach promises to make up for that with a trip or two to the bathroom in the hopefully not too distant future.\n\nI would eat at McDonalds before I went back here. Please - don't fall for the raves here. It's pure, unadulterated crap. 0
+Nestled in a little cranny of duquesne university, this little Subway is here to provide food to hungry college students. It is a Subway, though, so we're not talking gourmet. Normally, a conventional subway experience would garner three stars, but this one failed me on this visit in three capacities: 1) a broken oven, so no toasted sub and 2) no provolone cheese. These are only mild irritants, to be sure, but the third I found somewhat irksome. The sandwich seemed very light on the meat. Makes me think the restaurant is skimping to save, but I could be wrong. That said, the dining area is clean and well maintained, and the staff friendly. 0
+i have such a fine time here whenever visiting good ol' pittsburgh.\n\nthe best/funniest was back in '02, when visiting friend todd, and meeting his roomate. said roomate got so sozzled he actually pooped himself, then passed out. when he awoke, covered in crap, he simply wanted to know why anybody would put all that poop all over him...\n\nyeah. good times. 1
+good: it's cheap, loud, every now and then a good band will play, good drink selection.\n\nbad: the parking and the crowd.\n\nit's fun to watch the young kids marvel in this new bar they've just discovered and is totally the coolest place, like, ever. funny stuff. 0
+Drove into Pittsburgh really late at night. So late the city had pretty much shut up shop. Walked around Station Square for literally an hour passing this place three times before finally having lost all sense of reason and succumbed to the kitsch seafood decor, flying shark with mardi-gras beads in its mouth and party lights. I am allergic to crab but thought hey you only live once right?! and ordered the lobster and king crab steam pot from the extra super buff teenage waiter whose shirt was so tight I could not understand how he could carry around a tray full of food. He was pleasant enough and although the place was practically empty he was never around when I wanted him and always around asking if I needed anything while I was stuffing my face full of sea creatures. The steampot was fine but the whole box of spices they add to it completely ruin the dish and I shudder to think they try to do that to hide how not-so-fresh the seafood is..ugh..Well I didn't have my face in a toilet or have exploding diarrhoea after or die from sea creature poisoning so there's a plus. The prices are really high for what they serve but Pittsburgh is pretty far from the ocean. On the plus side I love trains and you can sit right next to the train line and not even hear them pass every 20mins. Also the view across to the city is amazing across the river framed by the monumental massive amount of bridges and you are literally steps from the funicular to walk off your dinner. So whats the lesser of two evils this place or the Hard Rock Crappe next door? 0
+Waste of time, jumping into the Ohio river with your mouth open in search of your own catch like a Pelican would have been a better option. This place is nothing but another chain with mediocre food and spoiled college kids working tables. \n\nThe crab was over cooked, the fried fish was soggy and deep brown. It was 6pm when do they change their oil? For the overall quality you are given the value is 2x what you should be paying. It's on par with Red Lobster, the only difference is they shove everything in a pale. My 4 yr old like that...If I was that Pelican I would have flown away if I knew better. That was the first and last time for us at Joes. \n\n\nScore\nFood Quality 2\nService 2\nAtmosphere 4 ( it's Pittsburgh how can you score bad!)\nValue 1 \nRecommend 1 0
+"Horrible place. This bar/restaurant could be so much more, but the surly employees and their laissez-faire (for you Ryan's employees reading this, that means 'I couldn't give a damn') attitude just seals the deal: I'll never set foot in this place again.\n\nAdd to their attitude, and the mediocre food, the fact that their \""""patio,\"""" where all the windows were closed tonight, was filthy with smoke. When I questioned the self-designated queen behind the bar about this, she asked why I was \""""so angry.\"""" Well, that comment practically lead my mouse to the Allegheny County Smoking Violation Report website, needless to say.\n\nIt's a shame that a place such as this still exists; clearly it draws from beyond the actual Regent Square neighborhood, where tastes are obviously not so discriminating." 0
+"As far as Wendy's go, it's middle of the pack. They get the order wrong by at least a little bit 1/3 of the time. And calling it \""""fast\"""" food is kind of comical. But, if you're in Wilkinsburg...well, this place is in Wilkinsburg also. That's about the best I can say. Oh, and everyone is generally polite here. So they've got that going for them." 0
+Was never a big fan of this place but my kids enjoy it. I called today to place an order and of course was placed on hold immediately then when someone came to the phone I ordered a special #5 which was on a menu I had. Well she starts to repeat my order back to me and that's not what the menu had. She goes oh I just counted down 5 specials well that doesn't match my menu. I then read to her what my menu says. She proceeds to tell me that my menu must be very, very, very, very old cause she's been there for 4 months. My whole issue is this was obvious when she began to take my order but instead of telling me that she makes up her own thing after she promised me she can get me the number 5 special. Well guess what they longer have it so how can you make that promise. I ask to speak to someone else. I'm assuming the owner comes to the phone with her rude self. The sad part is they only treat customers that way because of where they are located. But its not a problem because my mom ordered from them every Friday for my kids but we won't be back. Rude customer service is unnecessary. 0
+I love this pizza. If you like sweet sauce then you need to try this pizza. 1
+DON'T. Just DON'T. I am so disappointed in Michael's. Maybe at one time, the food was palatable, but that is no longer the case. I just want to save anyone else from wasting their time, money and appetite. Like many other reviewers, I noticed how empty the place was, it was no coincidence. An empty restaurant on a Saturday evening is a huge sign. I hate to give it 1 star, because it truly should be zero. I can't think of anything positive to say which is shamful. 0
+Good Stuff! Everything on the menu is pretty good. They usually have a few decent beers on tap too! The place gets busy, though, so be prepared to wait. 1
+"I've been here twice. It was like visiting two completely different restaurants.\n\nThe first time my girlfriend and I tried this place on a Friday night about a month ago, we loved it. It's a small place, clean and inviting, with a neighborhood-hangout kind of vibe. We'd heard the wings were good, and we weren't disappointed; the garlic Parmesan wings were a knockout. We also had a Yinzer sandwich (very good), cheese sticks (also a winner), and some beer -- big damn $3 Yeunglings. And to top it off, as we were leaving, the owner ran out to stop us -- we left such a large tip that he thought we'd forgotten money.\n\nGreat food, cheap beer, attentive service -- what was not to love? We were DEFINITELY coming back.\n\nWell, tonight we came back. Whoops.\n\nThey were short-staffed; the bartender and the cook were the only people working. But they weren't that busy -- about ten or so people in the bar, with two in the dining room when we sat down and four more seated about fifteen minutes after us. The bartender came over to get us drinks, and assured us the cook would be right out to take our orders.\n\nThe cook didn't get the memo. After waiting a good twenty minutes, we flagged down the bartender as he was getting the newcomers' drinks. When he saw we hadn't been tended to yet, he graciously took our order -- another Yinzer sandwich, some cheese sticks, and some more of those delicious garlic parm wings.\n\nAnd then came the waiting. And the waiting. And the waiting.\n\nI repeat, the only other diners ahead of us were a couple who already had their food. A handful of carryout orders got filled. Yes, they were short-staffed, but it was clearly a slow night.\n\nWe could see the kitchen from where we were sitting. My girlfriend swears she saw some meat -- ham? corned beef? -- fall out of a container onto the floor, which the cook promptly put back into the container, which went in the fridge.\n\nMaybe he was just putting it there to dispose of later. Maybe the five-second rule is actually an official health department guideline. Maybe it was just some ham-shaped candle wax.\n\nWe flagged down the bartender, and managed to convince him to refill my girlfriend's Pepsi and get me some water. (To be fair, I'd been nursing my beer in vain anticipation of the food.) He checked in on the food, and assured us it was almost ready. We could see our sandwich spend a good fifteen minutes in various stages of assembly.\n\nThe other table of four seated after us was getting equally ignored. One of the ladies complained into her phone that she was being held hostage.\n\nThe food arrived. Eventually. Most of it. We got our sandwich -- now cold -- and our cheese sticks -- deep-fryer fresh! -- a good forty-five minutes after we ordered them, and well over an hour after we first sat down. I repeat, nobody was ahead of us in the dining room when we sat. The bartender advised us that the wings would be a few more minutes.\n\nBased on past experience, I estimated how long it would take them to bring us our check once we were finished, and asked for it immediately.\n\nAside from being cold, the sandwich was very tasty. And the cheese sticks were as awesome as deep-fried cheese usually is. We finished what food we had -- and there was still no sign of the wings. \n\n\""""How many more minutes are those wings going to take?\"""" I asked the bartender. He ducked into the kitchen to ask. \""""Five more minutes,\"""" he said.\n\nTen minutes ago, it had been \""""a few more minutes.\"""" This kind of dialog is very funny in a Guy Ritchie movie. Less so in your neighborhood bar.\n\n\""""Cancel the wings,\"""" I said.\n\nI threw down a twenty. I'm pretty sure it covered what we ate. No way in hell was I going to wait for change.\n\nI think the table behind us was packing up to leave as we walked out. Poor souls. They never got any of their food.\n\nSo. If you visit Verdetto's, it would seem your experience will hinge on who's working that night.\n\nIf the owner is around, expect fast, courteous service and some of the most delicious bar food to ever come out of a deep fryer. An easy four stars.\n\nBut if you got the guys we had ... the bartender, while hardly attentive, was prompt when directly cornered and at least had the decency to look embarrassed by the awful service. I don't think the cook cared if we lived or died. Zero stars.\n\nThe only other time I've ever said \""""Fuck this\"""" and left before my food arrived was when an ex-girlfriend and I went to a Primani Brothers in the Strip before a Deftones show; they only had three people working, and were completely crushed under the crowd. Verdetto's had no such excuse.\n\nIf you're in the mood for cheap beer, good wings, and you're really feeling lucky, give them a try. But if you have someplace you'd like to be afterwards, you'll want to go somewhere else.\n\n(Also, do note that the kitchen is closed on weekends. Perhaps it's for the best.)" 0
+During my recent visit to Pittsburgh I lived like a baron in the Mr. Boggs' Suite while staying with friends Karl Kargle and his partner in life and business Jeffrey Stasko at the former Boggs Mansion, beautifully restored and now called The Inn on the Mexican War Streets. Once the town home of financier and department store baron Russell H. Boggs, now it's an elegant Bed & Breakfast rich in character with guest rooms that are as charmingly unique as their new proprieters.\n\nMy enormous room featured a king size bed, private bathroom with shower, large antique desk, table, marble fireplace, sofa, chair, and what argueably must be the most stunning view of West Park overlooking Lake Elizabeth and the Pittsburgh city skyline.\n\nThe Scene - Inside and out of the magnificent property is romantic and brooding with a wrought-iron gate standing sentry in front of the imposing stone facade and large front porch, picture-perfect for sitting with old friends over drinks and ideal for meeting new ones.\n\nThe interior showcases ornate chandeliers, carved fireplaces and while all eight spacious guest and executive suites featuring four-poster beds, private baths, telephones with voice mail & modem port, television, DVD player, on site complimentary movie library, hair dryer, air conditioning, full access of the mansion's common areas, on site High Speed WiFi, an expanded Continental Breakfast Service and my personal favorite, the famous Chocolate Chip Cookies and snacks service presented every afternoon and evening, all while maintaing the character of a stately private residence from the magnate's opulent era.\n\nTo experience hospitality that is truly Pittsburgh, your first and only choice in lodging should be the magnificent Inn On The Mexican War Streets located at 604 W. North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For reservations you may contact Karl and Jeffrey by phone 412.231.6544 email innwarst@aol.com. They're on the web innonthemexicanwarstreets.com. Since you're in the neighborhood be sure to pop into the Deli on North Avenue for a Ceasar Salad or Beef & Bleu Panini; they're located just down the street at 4 East North Avenue.\n\nThe Carnegie Museum of Art is located at 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080. They're on the web at cmoa.org. or by phoning 412.622.3131. The Andy Warhol Museum is located at 117 Sandusky Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212. You'll find them on the web at warhol.org. To reach the Warhol by phone 412.237.8351 or by email info@warhol.org. 1
+This place is not what it once was. it is a shell of its self, with outsourced beer production, canned food, and bad service. Sorry to be so negative, it has earned it however. 0
+Man, we had such a fantastic time here last night! The Boilermaker Jazz Band was playing, filling the hall with cool 1940's style swing and jazz. I was actually glad to wait for a table, so the hubby and I could enjoy the show. The beers were good, and I especially recommend the Marzen and Bock. Seating is family style, so you'll likely be seated next to strangers if the place is busy. We like meeting new people, so talking it up with our table-mates and listening to the band made it feel like a party. A party with 5 different types of wusrt, that is! I highly recommend starting with the K\u00c4SE kugel mit speck, which is basically German mac and cheese. Topped with bacon. Oh yeah.\n\nI'm looking forward to their Mardi Gras celebration! 1
+"Given the mixed reviews, I wasn't quite sure to what to expect when I came here recently. And fittingly, I'd say my experience was mixed, although overall positive.\n\nWe went on a Saturday evening, and I thought the place would be hopping, but it was sort of dead. The space is beautiful though, and it was a shame that their charming courtyard beer garden was not being patronized by more people that evening. We were seated indoors in their downstairs area, which was cozy, but a bit dark and dungeon-like. The evening started off on an annoying note when it took about 15 minutes for a waiter to come by and take our drink order (though he was more attentive after that).\n\nOur waiter was hilariously blunt. Several times when we tried to order something, he shot us down with his unsolicited (though actually appreciated) opinion:\n\nUs: \""""We'll try the mussels to start.\""""\nWaiter (with horrifying look): \""""No, you don't want to order those. They are really sandy.\""""\nUs: \""""Umm, ok, thanks for the heads up. How about the peanut butter and jelly wings?\""""\nWaiter (gives knowing glance): \""""How do you THINK wings with peanut butter and jelly would taste? Don't get those.\""""\n\nLater for our meal order:\n\nFriend: \""""I'll have the rabbit for dinner.\""""\nWaiter (same horrifying look as before): \""""No, no good. Literally ANYTHING else would be a better choice.\""""\n\nThough it was a bit odd, we did appreciate his candor about the food and I know he was just trying to be helpful. Also it gave us plenty to giggle about every time he left the table.\n\nAnyway, speaking of the food, waiter man's tips were fairly solid, because we were pleased with almost everything we ordered. To start, we sampled the Black BBQ wings, which were meaty, juicy, and crispy. We also tried the pierogies, which were good, though nothing noteworthy (I can think of about a dozen places off of the top of my head that serve a better pierogie). On the annoying side, they only gave 3 pierogies in the appetizer serving, which for $7 bucks seems a little stingy. Also, 3 is an odd number of anything for an appetizer, as most dining parties are 2 or 4 people (ours was 4). Thanks for creating an awkward sharing situation, Penn Brewery. Anyhow, we also tried the pretzel and bier cheese, which everyone at the table liked except for yours truly (I found the stiff mousse-y texture of the cheese to be unappetizing).\n\nFor our meal, my husband and I split the chicken kasespaetzle, which appears to be Germany's answer to mac n' cheese. It was really tasty, with a rich, creamy, tangy and flavorful sauce, plenty of juicy chicken, and tender pasta dumplings. Our friends split the roasted pork, which they reported to be delicious as well. Entree portions were generous and more than enough for us to split and still feel full and happy (especially given the appetizers we had). For dessert, we shared the apple strudel, and our waiter was quite pleased.\n\n\""""GREAT choice, that's the best dessert we have!\"""" he exclaimed a little too enthusiastically after we ordered it. \n\nThanks, waiter, glad we finally could nail it on the first try. And nail it we did -- the strudel was heavenly. Flaky pastry crust and warm, soft apple filling paired with melty vanilla ice cream was the perfect way to end our meal. Very good experience overall. Or should I say, \""""sehr gut\"""" experience overall." 1
+Beer was good but food was mediocre at best. I will not be going there ever again because I did not feel welcome. Not impressed with service. 0
+Foul tasting chicken. I don't know what else could make me so sad. 0
+This place is great!! Ask for amazing Amanda behind the bar! She is a perfect angel and will make you cry tear drops of pure joy! 1
+stop by and say hi to mandy! i've been to the burgh a few times now and she is our favorite part of the north shore! best pub style bar by far in these parts 1
+"Mandy's food is OK. The pizza is mediocre, often burnt, but the sandwiches are very good. We moved to Observatory Hill about 18 months ago and we like to support local businesses. However, after 6 months of consistently terrible service we sadly had to find a new pizza place. Every single time I have called in an order I would be put on hold for several minutes right away. That is a long time to be on hold and I understand places get busy, but every time? To top it off the employees would often argue with me about my order \""""we would like a large pizza.\"""" Employee: \""""you mean a 16 inch?\"""" Me: \""""I don't know, the menu I am using doesn't have the inches listed.\"""" Employee: \""""Well it's 16 inches.\"""" Another time I was asked what size fries I wanted. I told them I didn't order fries. They had so much trouble understanding that I had not ordered fries that it turned into a yelling match. Never before in my life have I felt so harassed trying to place an order.\n\nOne time the delivery driver called my cell phone and hung up when I answered. I went outside and asked him why he just hung up. Driver : \""""I can't spare the minutes.\"""" This is the same driver who brings his dog in the car and when he isn't making deliveries the dog sits in his car all day in front of the pizza shop. What someone else said about the employees looking like parolees is definitely spot on. Some drivers will just call your cell and not even GET OUT OF THEIR CAR to deliver your order, instead waiting for you to come to the drivers window.\n\nOn one occasion I went to pick up an order at the store and the counter near the door looked like the pick up area but it was actually at the other end of the counter. Therefore, I was simply ignored until I figured out I was standing at the wrong end. Then the employee tried to make me feel stupid by telling me \""""Yeah, I had no idea why you were standing there. No one has ever stood there before.\""""\n\nSeriously? It's just unbelievable how rude these people are. Check it out for yourself." 0
+Usually, I'm a total coward at the dentist. Like, fists clenched, legs tense, eyes shut kinda coward. I chose a new dentist strictly based on location and the review of the gentleman below, and I am beyond glad I did. Dr. Dan is amazing! \nI was at ease almost immediately, Eric is a hard person not to like, and Dr. Dan made me feel like I was in very capable hands.\nI'm so fortunate to have found you, Dr. Dan! 1
+"For years now, I have been telling my boyfriend about my hopes and dreams in life. One that kept coming up, time and time again, was that I wanted to hug a penguin someday. I was resigned to the fact that this would never happen - where on earth would I possibly be able to hug a penguin? Antarctica? Not going there. Zoos - yeah, they have gates separating me from the huggable waddlers. So it was just another dream destined to never come true - until my 26th birthday when my boyfriend presented me with two tickets to the Penguin Encounter at the National Aviary.\n\nI was so childishly excited when we arrived at the Aviary one Saturday. We were early for the penguin encounter, so we explored the rest of the Aviary first. I was surprised at how delightful and interesting it was - yeah it's just birds, but like - who knew birds could be so cool? It's essentially a zoo for birds, which sounds boring, but it is not!\n\nMy favorite part (besides the penguins) was going in the tropical habitat room. This trainer gathered up a big crowd of us and did a feeding demonstration which was awesome. Only kids got to be participants - well, it was an unspoken rule, but how dumb would I look standing up there with a bunch of 5 year olds - so that was a bummer. But wow - watching these kids throw a grape in the air and this beautiful multicolored bird swoops down to catch it. Birds were rushing past me so fast I felt a breeze by my ears. The air was just buzzing with life, and the trainer was really knowledgeable and gave us a great, interactive show.\n\nWhen it was time for the Penguin Encounter, i was thrilled to hear that we were the only two signed up that day. Technically as many as 8 people can do it at a time, and I would've been so furious if there were 6 dumb kids getting all up on my penguin time, but fortunately that was not the case. We were brought to a classroom, and sat on some low benches close to the ground. We heard some weird honking sounds coming from behind a partition.\n\nA few minutes later, a trainer (Chris, I think?) came in, and opened a door to a little cage where our new penguin friend Elvis had been hiding. Apparently he had been honking to alert us to his presence, and perhaps to ascertain whether or not we were also penguins (nope). Elvis waddled around us for a while, rather disinterested, but he LOVED his trainer. He kept plummeting into Chris's lap in this really hilarious way, flapping his wings with the sheer delight of being so close to his buddy. To keep him still, Chris had to put a hand on his beak, and then Elvis chilled out enough for us to be able to pet him. He was feathery, not surprisingly, and a very cute little guy. Whenever Chris let go of him, he'd just sort of wander around and sometimes start heading away from us until Chris would go \""""hey! where do you think you're going?\"""" and he'd waddle back. Chris told us lots about penguins while Elvis tolerated our attention.\n\nAfter a while, Chris put Elvis on a table and we got to take some pictures with him. I still hadn't gotten my penguin hug, so at one point I moved in a little closer to Elvis and he sort of tried to beak my face, as if to say \""""back it up lady, we just met!\"""" Learned that penguins don't really like to be hugged, and they mostly just tolerate being petted (unless you are their beloved trainer).\n\nAfter the photo op, we went outside with Chris and watched him put Elvis back in the penguin enclosure. We watched him swim around in a showoffy manner for a while before we left. It was a SUPER cool thing to be one-on-one with a wild animal (and an adorable one at that), but sadly my dream of hugging a penguin is not yet realized. But maybe I should stop wanting wild animals to be like house pets, and just be content that I got to pet him at all!\n\nSuper fun day - definitely recommend the Aviary in general, and the Penguin Connection if you are a fan of the silly creatures!" 1
+The Clipper fleet is absolutely one of the best parts about living in Pittsburgh. I love seeing and learning about my city, and seeing my city from the river is about as unique as sightseeing can get. \n\nI have no (majorly) bad memories when it comes to the rides and events I've had and attended while one of the Gateway Clipper boats. Even the weather has always been good when I get on board a Clipper boat. Anything you could possibly want to do while on a boat, this fleet offers as a special event, including but not limited to children's events, dinners, fall foliage sightseeing, absolutely fascinating historical sightseeing tours, dance parties and 4th of July firework shows. If you do want to attend a special event, always buy tickets in advance; the Clipper fleet is extremely popular among locals and tourists alike.\n\nHere are the drawbacks: food and drink will cost you a pretty penny. In fact, you're better off eating before you get on board (fortunately, Station Square offers plenty of options, so this won't be a problem). And unfortunately, smoking is allowed on the decks of these boats. A friend and I actually ended up moving to a lower deck because someone behind us lit an extremely disgusting-smelling cigar. It absolutely ruined part of the evening as we looked for new seats on a very crowded boat. If we had not found new seats I'm sure we both would have soon become sick to our stomachs.\n\nStill, definitely fun, definitely worth the price of admission for the overall experience. 1
+I will always love hopping aboard the Gateway Clipper, no matter what the event! I most recently went on a 1 hour sight seeing tour ($20) in the evening. It was a wonderful trip, sailing beneath many of Pittsburgh's famous bridges, passing the point, and even shouting out to the Pirate's fans during a game with a giant Pirate flag and a huge toot from the boat! The tour guide was very energetic and knowledgeable about Pittsburgh's history, from the movies filmed in our city to the myths and facts about Mount Washington, none of the tour was boring! I am really looking forward to attending some of the holiday cruises or a murder mystery cruise! There are many options to choose from, all of which are packed with entertainment and fun that won't leave you disappointed! As an added plus, you are free to snap away photos while on the boat, creating some fun memories and some unique Pittsburgh themed selfies! 1
+This place is soooo much fun. You can take just yourself or bring a huge crowd and you won't be dissatisfied. The animals are beautiful and they have a great selection of animals from different locations around the world. The aquarium is beautiful and you can even pet the sting rays!! This place is very kid friendly. Open year round with various hours. Only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. 1
+"I'm a zoo snob. We hit the zoo in every city we visit. This place was very clean and VERY well organized, but I found it a little smaller than I was expecting. \n\nIt's always a bit disappointing when the one animal you drove 400 miles to see (Leafy Sea Dragons) is \""""off-exhibit\"""", but I understand the need to clean the tank every once in a while or whatever they were doing. Still, would have been nice to have a list online or something so that I would have known that and we could have planned accordingly.\n\nAs I said, the layout is great, a natural flow that takes you past everything, contrasted with some zoos which make you plan a multi-step route and back track for a mile. This was far superior in that regard." 1
+This is one of the worst zoos/aquariums I've ever been to, of the dozens I've visited throughout the United States and Europe. The exhibits are tiny, and watching those animals suffer is just awful. I will never waste a penny at this place and am glad I got in for free this time. 0
+Greyhound in Pittsburgh gets no stars based on my experience today. I had a ticket to get on a bus to Columbus, Ohio at 7:45 am. So did 30 other people. Only 3 people got a seat. They were filled by people who were returning to the bus. No-one apologized to us. We were given the to get on a bus for Cleveland, but no-one at the gate could tell me the itinerary, or when I would arrive at my final destination. I had to wait in the ticket line to find out. I had to cancel my plans to meet friends and family today. I did get a refund, but it wasn't with a smile. I have never had such a negative experience travelling. Thank goodness Megabus is expanding. 0
+"From the very first words I exchanged with the driver, I knew I would never be back. After attempting to make light humor with him, he told me \""""I don't do jokes sir, I don't play games.\"""" -So to the back of the bus I went! I transferred in Pittsburgh and boy was it an experience. The place was run down, poorly lit, and sketchy things were happening left and right. Had I not been so hungry I wouldn't have thought about touching the food. The bus I was supposed to board had somehow filled up already (though all of us from the previous bus had yet to get on) so we waited for over an hour while another driver was on his way. The next two buses, along with the previous one, were their old models, complete with mysterious stains on the ceiling since day one of operation. Sleep was impossible and courtesy was never found until I made it home (nearly kissed the ground)\nI sound to be a bit meticulous here, but I just want to make it clear for anyone who is unsure if they should go with Greyhound or not... DON'T DO IT! I know my experience was far from one of a kind. This is the prime example of a run down company with poor management that places customer service on the bottom of their priorities.\nAll in all, if there were a zero stars option, needless to say it would be checked.\nThank goodness for MegaBus!" 0
+This place has been around as long as I can remember, and is as good as I remember. I've dined in, I've done take-out. I was worried that they might not survive with the big chain competitor opening in The Waterfront. Now it seems that the competitor is simply overpriced. I'm glad to see that Me Lyng seems to have made it through and will continue to do well. The prices and the food are definitely worth it. 1
+I love me lyng. Tuan, the owner, is one of the nicest people on the planet. He will greet you with a smile and provide you with anything he can to make your experience great. Wait staff can be admittedly slow but polite. They are young, mostly family. But the food is the best Chinese in Pittsburgh. Me lyng is the most underrated place amongst all the frequented Chinese spots around 15217. You can get the dinner for 4 and feed 5 for 55 bucks! We get the sesame chicken, the moo shoo pork, beef and broccoli and the chicken lo mein. It's off the charts good. Comes with egg roll, dumpling, AND soup. You can't beat it. Plus byob. You have to check this place out. 1
+"Favorite sports team of all time! Growing up I liked sports...loved boys playing sports and after trying my hand at cheerleading decided I didn't fit in with the conformation of cheering in a group. I was the bane of the squad because I actually watched the game and jumped up out of turn to go crazy and scream during riveting finals tournaments. Yup I \""""ruined the cheer!!\"""" I was too hyper to be a cheerleader and ended up becoming a stats girl instead. A much better role, for when the game was nail bitingly close I could yell and jump to my hearts content. \n\nThis being said I love watching sports and Hockey was the logical choice, that would make it the ultimate sports viewing experience, in my eyes. I mean hockey guys kick ass, the skills it takes ice skating with that tiny puck, the fighting COME ON! In college and highschool I went to many games and when I moved to Pittsburgh going to the Pens games became one of the best times I would look forward to. \n\nWhen I first moved we weren't doing so hot so the games were affordable, and easily attended. So my love of the Pens did not grow from fair weathered admiration. We have the best team in the league and soon after, we won the cup!! Love, love, love! It's such a \""""livable\"""" city that it's possible to run into these athletes all over town! I won't give away where I've seen practically the whole team on many nights surrounded by puck bunnies sooo...get out there! It's fun to see that SOME of them are respectable young men and behave, unlike many the football player. Sorry Stillers the Pens are number #1!! Lets go Pens!" 1
+Horrible customer service..Never expect the cab to be in time.. They cannot tell when they can assign a driver and we have been stranded for around 2 hours till a cab finally decides to arrive 0
+Unbelievably unprofessional and unreliable service. Despite calling ahead and later re-confirming the reservation time, a cab hadn't even been assigned to our 18 year old 45 minutes AFTER the scheduled pickup time. She was left standing in the dark in a questionable neighborhood for over an hour - only to end up lucking upon a late bus to get her back to campus after an evening appointment. Consider all other options before calling Yellow Cab; and be prepared to still have to come up with another way to get where you're going if you do decide to give Yellow Cab a try. 0
+We attempted to use this cab co. to take us home from two spots -- Carnegie Natural History Museum and Ross Park Mall. At Carnegie, We waited a1.5 hrs for a taxi to come cuz 1) Dispatch sucked and sent them somewhere else and 2) I swear the cabbies dont want to drive out of the way, so they don't. From the mall, no taxi was even dispatched! Again, they probably don't want to drive out of the way but then why not say so instead of leading us to believe they are at least trying. Feeling stranded in a city sucks. The city needs a better taxi service!! 0
+"Don't plan on getting picked up by Yellow if you are in Lawrenceville past midnight. I waited for over an hour for Yellow Cab on a visit two months ago and the driver never showed. We ended up getting a ride by a mysterious guy who drives a car with no cab markings named \""""Mr. C\"""" or something. Last weekend we were in the process of waiting over an hour when I decided to download the Lyft application. I had a ride lined up, an ETA and an actual conversation with the driver within minutes." 0
+There's a reason why everyone in Pittsburgh has a horror story about Yellow Cab. The service is absolutely horrendous. \n\nI had surgery scheduled in the fall and it was so early in the morning that I needed a cab because the buses weren't running yet. I called Yellow Cab over an hour before I really needed to leave. I waited for an hour... nothing. Then I got a call that they were at my apartment... they weren't. The cab went to the wrong place. When I asked the dispatcher to please send him to the right apartment, she told me I'd have to place a brand new call for a cab.\n\nI didn't have another hour to wait around, so I drove myself to the hospital. I had to leave my car there overnight because I couldn't drive home after the surgery. So yeah, that is just one of many stories I have of being stranded by Yellow Cab. 0
+"All these positive reviews don't lie. Great place for tires! No appointment needed and I got the sense that this is the type of place that would prefer if you just showed up. Painted on the garage is a \""""honk horn for service\"""" note.\n\nGarage can work on 4 cars at a time so you're in and out quickly.\n\nEnter from the first enterance, closest to the city, or you'll have to back up and loop around the block like I did.\n\nFast, friendly and efficient service. Didn't try to up sell me but gave me exactly what I needed. Will definitely be back! Thanks for such a great tire-getting experience." 1
+I don't really know where these poor reviews come from - I've been eating at Kiku for years and have never had a bad experience. Yes, the lighting is dim and it's not exactly chic, but the food is excellent. Kiku was where I had my very first sushi, and it's hard for any sushi to live up to it. \n\nThe tuna and salmon rolls are always very fresh with the perfect amount of wasabi and their entrees are great, especially for those who don't like sushi or even Japanese food. And one of my all-time favorite foods is their tempura ice cream, with its sweet buttery tempura crust and fresh vanilla bean ice cream. Mmm. Delicious. 1
+I also had high hopes. In fact I drove from wintersville for good sushi. Instead I got low end sushi for a high end price. The service was 5 stars so feel bad giving two. The. Food was one star. So 5 stars minus two stars equals really bad sushi. 0
+No HEAT late Sunday (January) night and no one around to tell. 45 degrees for a 3 hour movie. Too many options to go back here! Good Luck! 0
+As we had done in previous years following a Steelers game, we came to this place as it was conveniently located from our hotel, the Sheraton Station Square. The eight of us sat in a booth that had a few dishes remaining from the previous customers. Around 15 minutes passed without anyone greeting us for service or removing the dishes. Finally a young girl came to take our order. She apologized and cleaned off our table.\n\nWe ordered and then waited at least 30 minutes. A girl from our group went to question what was going on. Eventually the manager came out, apologized and said the food would be out in 3 minutes. At least 10 minutes passed. We questioned him again this time verbally expressing our irritation. He mentioned he fired 4 workers and took the blame. Regardless, we were all disgruntled.\n\nThen several minutes later the waitress came out and said she did not have any avocado and another ingredient and a few of our dishes could not be made. This was something they could have told us before we ordered and had to wait 40 or so minutes. One of the dishes that was supposed to have bacon came with baco bits instead. \n\nThe manager agreed to not bill us for the few items we received and with that we got up and left.\n\nWhile I do give credit to the manager and particularly to the young girl who was apologetic and did her best despite the circumstances, I find this kind of service unacceptable. This place is clearly mismanaged and this level of service has convinced me to never ever come to this bar again.\n\nIn order for this or any establishment to retain customers, it is important that they are fully prepared to service customers and if they are not then they at least communicate that to us early on so that our time is not wasted. 0
+Pretty good food and usually a good time. Staff always seems nice and knows what they are doing, always seems busy also...they have cheap drinks and usually specials. I recommend the wings or the provolone(fried).! 1
+The place screams old-school Italian in a dated but kind of charming way. Started with the Seafood Bisque. Asked the waitress what type of seafood is used, and she was kind enough to get the answer from the kitchen (shrimp shells/tails and crab stock). Was not very Italian - more French in technique with a rich creaminess balanced by a splash of dry sherry - it was awesome, could have eaten a few bowls! My sister had the Caesar Salad, crisp and appropriately dressed. Nice little salad but nothing to brag about. We split the Crab Bruschetta - six small pieces of toasted Italian bread with a modest amount of jumbo lump crabmeat on each. The crab was tossed in olive oil, tarragon vinegar, and cracked black pepper. Not what I was expecting...very light and tasty. \n\nFor my main course I had the Filet. It was cooked correctly, seasoned sufficiently, and very tender. The beef is not grass fed, but it is from PA and fresh. My sister had the New Zealand Lamb Chops. They were cooked beautifully and nicely seasoned. Both orders came with a Baked Potato (with an obscene amount of butter and sour cream on the side), and a pedestrian vegetable medley. The proteins were defiantly the stars here. \n\nFor dessert I had a decent Tiramisu. Sis had a cold Godiva souffl\u00e9, which was REALLY good. If your a choco-holic you must try! Extensive wine list with Italian, French and domestic options, ranging from reasonable to very expensive. Two glasses of Chianti ran us $14.50. They also have a surprisingly nice selection of bourbon with a half-dozen quality options. I had a glass of Jim Beam Black Label with my steak since Sis was paying! \n\nOverall a solidly above-average dinning experience with good service. A nice choice for people looking to avoid chain restaurants in Monroeville. 1
+"First of all, I was surprised after reading the reviews to realize that this page covers ALL the Parkway House Restaurants in the Concord/Cabarrus County area. I personally am only familiar with the one on South Union St, right outside of downtown Concord.\n\nMy husband and I have been eating their regularly since they opened, several years ago! The food is always excellent, the service friendly, and the variety incredible! I usually get one of their salads, and they do not disappoint....huge salad with ALL THE FIXINGS!! Occasionally, I will splurge on their seafood....considering I do not eat a lot of fried seafood, and try to save it for a special occasion, imagine my surprise when I discovered that a local restaurant that doesn't even special in seafood has the BEST FRIED SEAFOOD in town!! Perfectly cooked, perfect batter, homemade cocktail and tartar sauce....it just doesn't get any better....\n\nMy husband is more traditional, so he loves that they have nightly \""""home-cooking\"""" specials, and they are always delicious as well. Can you tell we love that place....our favorite place to eat out casually in Concord!!" 1
+"Best restaurant around the Mall. Love it, Love it, Love it. A trip to the mall, Bass Pro Shops, Dave and Busters and finish the day with some good food and great atmosphere at Razzoos. You've probably seen the reviews of the food being spicey. Their not lying. But you can ask for some of it a little less spicey. I personally don't think it's that bad, just warm. My favorite is the \""""combo skillet\"""" pass on the shrimp creole and replace it with a double crawfish etouffee. Pretty waitresses, short shorts, cold beer, good upbeat music, very interesting interior decor. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat." 1
+If I hadn't been born in Louisiana and my family wasn't cajun, I probably could enjoy it. But when I go to a place that claims to be cajun and I see only pale shadows of the dishes, I come away disappointed.\n\nThis place seems more about the Look of what a non-cajun would expect out of cajuns than what being Acadian really is. Nowhere to be seen is the wonderful dishes like maquechoux, and boudin, nor were the sides near what I like.\n\nAt least I still have relatives from Lafayette who send me good sausage to cook my own jambalaya and gumbo the right way. 0
+New Orleans in Charlotte? Good Cajun dishes. Lots of fried stuff. The flavor can get lost in the fryer. The all you can eat catfish is the deal. It can be made grill or fried. Fun place. 1
+Great place. Menu is awesome, goes with the atmosphere. Like all restaurants, minus a star for no local beer on draft. Mixed drinks place for sure. 1
+This place has a fantastic atmosphere and even better food! 1
+We have been to this location several times. On each of the occasions, the service has typically been pretty great. However, the food is always not been so great. The food is usually lukewarm at best. They even have new oven baked bowls which I thought would make the food warmer but if anything it was worse then the last time I went there. The food at this Olive Garden location simply sucks compared to other local Italian restaurant places you can find in the Charlotte area. This is just another chain Italian restaurant that should be ignored unless you are in a city that only has the Olive Garden as an Italian option. Goodbye Olive Garden. I can see why investors and myself are done with this restaurant. Stale and overpriced. Peace. 0
+If I could give zero stars I would. I came here today for lunch with my sister and mom who is visiting from Florida. Our waitress was good but the food took forever to come out even though the place was empty. The food was alright except for my sisters food. The chicken was terrible. It looked like yesterday's chicken that had been reheated in the microwave. It was brown inside. Awful. The manager brought her food out the second time and ducked out of here like the place was on fire when she said it was still microwaved. This was terrible. The wall against the table was crusty with old food. 0/10 would not recommend and definitely will not come here again. 0
+Well...I tried this restaurant again...and again was disappointed. This time I tried the Roadkill. After all, how can you mess up a hamburger steak? After two failed attempts to get it right, I just gave up, paid for my beer and my wife and daughter's steak and left. I doubt I will return. By the way...nobody finished their meal. I also had their chili, which was tasty, but not very warm. When our waitress asked how it was I told her it wasn't very warm. To this she gave me a look like a deer in my headlights and made no comment whatsoever. I told her that if she didn't really want to know, please don't ask. The Sam Adams was (once again) cold and good tasting. 0
+The onion blossom was a tad burnt, no big deal still edible and delish. They kept turning the music up and down and switching songs, kindof annoying but maybe there was a malfunction. I always look forward to their dancing, they did 1 minute to a song that wasn't very dance-able and they were limp and no smiles.... Very disappointing. Waitress was nice, nothing impressive but nothing bad. Salad was good, shrimp were amazing and were a nice big size and flavored well. Then the steak..... I got the 6 oz which is super small, like kid size small. I got it cause I wasn't super hungry but geez, I guess I didn't realize what 6 oz looked like... Needless to say I ate 2 bites and let it sit... It was charred burnt on the outside, I ordered medium rare and it was barely a hint of pink.. Disappointing... I didn't complain to the waitress but she probably should have taken a hint when I told her I was done and it looked like I didn't touch my food and I didn't want a box... $80 later... I feel dissatisfied. I love Texas Roadhouse but will probably need to find a location with a little better service and food... 0
+This place is fantastic on atmosphere alone. It's a great place to sit back relax and hang out. The bartenders are great! I've been coming here for ten years between breaks at the mall, pre gaming, or even a bite to eat. It's a good change of pace from your run of the mill frat boy hang out in university. I highly recommend the Tom and Jerry. Also great drink specials. 1
+went there twice in the last 2 weeks waitress just ignores me and takes customers orders that came in after me. I then just get up and leave, they seem to care less. 0
+I love salad bars. Love. LOVE. \n\nBut I can't eat here. And by that I don't mean that it isn't veg-friendly - it most def is - I mean that the quality of ingredients, salad, toppings, potato bar, made-from-powder soups are so low that I get scared. Fear is an appetite inhibitor. \n\nI've hit this trough three times, and had gurgley tummy after each and every one. The ladies that work here are totally great - even acknowledge and remove and replace, say, the cukes, when I express concerns about their harboring of evil bacteriums and such (WOW they smelled weird last time I was here). But any effort on my part to save my and others' bellies from grossville feels like polishing the brass on the Titanic. \n\nSo I continue to harass Sweet Tomatoes via email, monthly, with the hopes that one day we'll actually have a decent Bar in Charlotte. Fingers crossed. I might start a petition. Let me know if you want to sign. 0
+I have previously mentioned my love for Mexican food so I have been to this restaurant more times then I care to share but I am just now getting around to writing about it!\n\nIn MY opinion, this is the best Mexican restaurant I have been to in terms of authenticity. I know there are a lot of trendy mexican-fusion type joints but this is just your old fashioned get your grub on type Mexican.\n\n\nThe GOOD: The salsa is very good...fresh ingredients give it a little bit of chunk and the flavor is perfect. It is a little runny but I don't like salsa that has been thickened by paste or because it was pureed. I would rather the flavor with chunks of onion and pieces of cilantro--and that is what this place offers. \n\n\nThe BAD--They serve the salsa in a very small dish and they have a disclaimer on the menu that indicates only the first two rounds of chips and salsa are free. I mean, what? I understand we are in a tough economic situation but you can't be a mexican restaurant and charge for chips and salsa. We have managed to avoid that extra charge so far. We usually just ask a different person for more salsa every time...I know, a little dishonest, but I can't help it! I expect a charge when you go to some random place and happen to order chips and salsa as your appetizer (like Chili's or something) but any standard, hole-in-the-wall Mexican place should NOT do such a thing.\n\n\n\nTHE EXCELLENT: Their fresh, tableside guacamole! WOW! I had no idea avocados could have so much flavor. It was fantastic. The flavors were bold and boasted of fresh cilantro, onion, and lime! It was such a perfect combination of flavors. I have had it with the jalapenos and without...either way was incredible! \n\n\n\nI typically get the veggie fajitas and that is another reason why I love this place. TYPICALLY, if I order veggie fajitas I end up with onions and peppers marinated in salt. Azteca sends out grilled onions, peppers, tomatoes, squash, broccoli and mushrooms. They are not weighted down with sodium and dripping in a fajita sauce....they are grilled and fresh. It really is perfectly done!\n\n\n\nThe beans and rice and pretty basic--nothing to speak about. The flour tortillas are great and their pico de gallo is fresh and flavorful.\n\n\nOne other downfall is that they don't give you the option for black beans on the side. But, what I found out is that black beans are not as authentic in terms of Mexican food. Muy interesante!\n\n\n\nIt is definitely worth checking them out...even if it is just for their guacamole. You may want to bring your own jar of salsa though....just kidding 1
+"I've been going to Azteca since I was a little chica. My dad would order \""""Mucho Margartia and Little Rockas.\"""" That meant daddy had a rough week. The servers have always been super personable and helpful especially if it's your birthday. They make the most commotion of any restaurant I've been to. Out comes the drums, guitars, triangles, a cow bell, a wooden flute, and this one that sounds like your going up Thunder Road (wooden roller coaster, for you non-Carowindseres). So much is going on... Can be fairly terrifying at first. \n\nAnd then they bring you food :) My fav, which is not on the menu anymore, are the three steak carnitas with cilantro and onions served on corn tortillas dipped in salsa with a side of frijoles. What great prices too! They now have a fresh salsa/guac cart AND a woman making fresh tortillas. Looks like a pretty hot job, but she is so cool under the pressure. I never finish all of my food, so then!.. I get to reminisce the following day. \n\nDeeelightful." 1
+This is my favorite Mexican restaurant, and in my opinion the best one in Matthews and maybe even Charlotte. It has great food and never once has anyone I know been disappointed here. It's service is good and quick. The food is great and seems to be always fresh. Definitely recommended. 1
+"Given the suburban sprawl that has consumed Matthews as of late, I was surprised to discover a true \""""hole in the wall\"""" establishment that has been around for decades and, aptly, residing in a strip mall off the highway, complete with adjoining sketchy alley. \n\nYou can tell Picadeli's has been around a while: the atmosphere is warm and dark with rich wood stained bars and has an unassuming welcoming like a family friend's kitchen. The staff are casual and kind and there is even a late 80s, early 90s arcade game tucked in the corner.\n\nThe menu is an interesting mix of things, ranging from burgers and grilled cheese to fish and chips. The star here, though, are the deli sandwiches, where the meat and cheese are sliced when you order and are generously piled on. And we're talking traditional Chicago and New York sandwiches with an amazing potato salad as a side item option. You can also order meats and cheeses by the pound to take home, too.\n\nKiller food, cheap prices, and a local landmark of sorts make this a great lunch spot that I plan to visit again and often!" 1
+I wouldn't say it's fine dining but I will say if you would like a good meal with an Italian flair, fair price and good service, Carrabbas is the place to go. 1
+"As far as buffets go this is one of the better ones! I used to come here a lot when I worked in Matthews, but had not been back in a while. Did lunch here Friday and realized how much I missed this place.\nAs far as Chinese goes this is about as authentic as you are going to get at a buffet. I'm not saying it is \""""real authentic Chinese\"""", but it is for a buffet. You have to know where you are eating.\nI liked everything I had, soups were great, all the sauces I had were pretty good too! Wait staff was on top of refills, clearing the table etc.... All in all a great experience. \nRight now they are running a lunch buffet special for their 12th anniversary. My wife and I only paid 5.99 each, well worth it!" 1
+I was a bit unsure of what to expect, since I saw reviews all over the map of this place. However, I was in the mood for Mexican, and this place was convenient since I was in the neighborhood around lunch-time. \n\nWhen I arrived - between 1 - 1:30 on a weekday, I was seated immediately. There were a few other tables with patrons so I wasn't the only person there at the time. \n\nThe service was pretty quick and menu offered all the standard options on a Tex-Mex menu. Chips and salsa were brought out immediately and the chips were good, but the salsa was rather bland. I had to ask for the spicy sauce to pep it up a bit. \n\nFor my lunch, I decided to go with the Pollo Fundido, and I must say it was one of the better ones that I have ever eaten. The deep-fried tortilla was nice and crispy, and it was filled with plenty of pulled chicken and covered in a creamy-cheesy sauce. It was served with a side of rice. I was happy with the meal and my service was good.\n\nAlso, I don't normally order soda, but since they had Mexican Coca-Cola, I ordered one of those. They taste so much better when they are made with real sugar instead of the icky corn syrup that sweetens American sodas! \n\nAll in all, I was rather pleased with my visit and if I happen to be back in downtown Matthews with a hankering for Mexican, I will definitely stop back in! 1
+"Very poor service. We came at around 8 am and not very busy, but the service was slow and substandard. After being seated for about 10 minutes, we sat watching another table, who came well after us, received service before us. Once the waitress came to our table, she never introduced herself, but only ask if we're ready to order. She didn't bring out creams for the coffee or straws for the water and juice, we received the creams after we asked for them but not the straws. As for the napkins, we had to use the ones that hold the utensils. After we received our food, it was literally no more than 5 minutes, when she came back and put the check on our table. And here's the best part, as she walked away she asked us if everything was ok, and did not pause for even 1 sec to hear our response. And that was the only time she ever \""""checked\"""" on us." 0
+Ate here with a $25 gift card from my boyfriends work. We didn't come with any high expectations, other than a free meal.\n\nI knew there weren't going to be many vegetarian entree options, but there were NONE. Oh man, so insert the part where I have to look like a total jerk asking for a frankenstein-style salad with no meat, while the waiter looks at me like I'm crazy when I ask him which dressing is the best.\n\nThe salad was boring and small and overpriced, but it was edible.\n\nWe ordered a Bloomin' Onion for an appetizer. It was actually pretty tasty at first (or maybe I was just ravenous), but the more I ate, the more I could feel my mouth, face, and fingers getting soaked in oil. Ugh.\n\nI left the restaurant feeling kind of gross, but at least the facility was clean and the staff were polite. 0
+"We went back to Outback last night thanks to a $10 \""""gift\"""" card and had hoped things had changed for the better but had not. I could drop my rating back half a star but my wife actually enjoyed her meal.\n\nThe reasoning behind dropping at least 1/2 a star is that Outback has deemed it necessary to skimp on their portions in order to make the plates more artsy-fartsy or more \""""presentable\"""", for those of you who drink with your pinky in the air.\n\nBlooming onion was a bit overcooked and the coating was falling off the onions. (Onions were STRONG, Altoids\u00ae are a must this morning!). Caesar salad's dressing was very strong, too. Mixed drinks were on the small side. I could've sworn the glasses were bigger before.\n\nChicken and ribs: I got a very tiny grilled chicken breast that was a bit on the dry side. The side of ribs were 1/3 the size of their normal full slab and they were the best part of the meal. Side of mashed potatoes were too garlicky and portions tiny.\nMy better-half had the sweet potato fries that were just \""""okay\"""".\n\nOur server, Noah, was great. Fast, efficient, and friendly. I could almost bump up my rating to another star because of him.\n\nYour pal,\nWalter" 0
+Worst outback I've been to. The service sucks and there food is not good. Very ran down so don't waist your time and money at this location. I do love outback tho, just not this location. 0
+Kristopher's Bar & Restaurant Is a great place if you like sports bars ! For Me I'm there for the Buffalo Wings. I love the Hot Honey and yep 2 Dozen its a bit much for one person but what the hell its not like i go every week and I have leftovers for the next day. It gets crowded so get there early its always packed. The staff is super nice and if your into Sports on TV they have them everywhere ! They are right on the corner in downtown Matthews and you can't miss the Big Green awning for outside seating. Grab your friends and family and go try it ! Its just a cool place to hangout drink and grab some Good bar food....again I love the wings there. \n\n\nBuffalo Wings\nA dozen chicken wings served with crisp celery and blue cheese.\nYour choice of\nMild *Plain*\nMedium\nKicken Ranchers\nHoney Mustard\nHot Honey\nHot\nGarlic Hot \nBBQ\nTeriyaki\nSpicy Teriyaki\nCaribbean Jerk Rub\nJamaican Jerk Sauce\nRobby Wings *Crispy Double Fried*\nFirecracker\nSizzling BBQ\nExtra dressings 25\u00a2 each.\nAdd Carrots 50\u00a2 extra\n\n$10.99\n1 Dozen\n\n$21.99\n2 Dozen 1
+Good food, great bar atmosphere with lots of TVs! Beer specials could be better, but certainly not the worst. Outside patio is an amazing space to watch the games. 1
+It's actually been a bit since I've been here, but I wanted to mention this place for at least two reasons.\n\nOne is that it's easy to overlook - there is a big Hops location out front (which has really bad service, or did the last time I was there), and you're likely to not look behind it. This means that I tend to forget that it's even there. Add in the fact that it's a strip mall, and you don't go looking for places in a strip mall often.\n\nTwo is that the place is actually something of a hidden gem. Yes, it's a chain of sorts (though I haven't often seen other locations), but they aren't like a McDonald's or anything, so it's still a bit different. Throw in a helpful staff and tasty selections, and you have a decent place to grab a bite.\n\nAs mentioned, they can be a bit on the pricey side (not too bad overall), but it's one of those places that is worth it. Get over the fact that they are in a strip mall and you'll be fine. In fact, put them in a different location, say South Park or Uptown, and they'd probably be considered cheap. 1
+I went to dinner with a friend and ordered the jumbo shrimp & scallops. When the plate arrived, it had THREE scallops and FOUR medium shrimp - not jumbo at all and I asked the waiter to send over the manager. I asked her if they skimped on this order of so few scallops and shrimp for such a HUGE price and she said this was the standard order. I told her to take away this order and bring me an appetizer of bang bang shrimp, which was good, that I had for my dinner. There is absolutely NO value for your money at this restaurant and I was so surprised that people in this town like to pay for so little food at such a HUGE price. Hard to believe this restaurant is still open. I do not recommend this restaurant at all. 0
+I attended a breakfast meeting for one of the organizations I belong to, and the club did a fabulous job. Raintree is located in the heart of the Raintree neighborhood in South Charlotte. It is conveniently located to the Arboretum area, and I-485 for an easy in and out. The staff was courteous and kind, and went above and beyond to get me a cup of tea when coffee was the only thing offered on the buffet. Going the extra mile always impresses me! \n\nI would reccommend booking your next medium to large function at Raintree!\n\nBTW....the golf and tennis is great too! 1
+I mean really how can you beat a movie theater with extremely cheap tickets?? Yeah it's not the newest or the nicest, or even the cleanest (bathrooms are yuck). But when you don't spend a small fortune on a movie and some snacks and you can have an enjoyable evening out with a good movie, I'd say its a win all around! 1
+"Let me preface this review with the fact that I grew up in Northern Virginia so technically I would be a \""""Yankee\"""" We did not have the pleasure of Bojangles up where I grew up, but I think it's slowly starting to make its way into VA. Popeye's was my absolute favorite (and still is in some respects) but livin' in the south, I gotta give props to Boj's. \n\nUnfortunately I've put myself on a diet, but I really really do enjoy Bojangles when I do get it - when people from out of town come in. It's a great excuse to get some good chicken, biscuits, and sides.\n\nThis location is off Independence Blvd. Unfortunately you can't get to it easily when you are traveling East - just make a U-turn and you are good, but getting back out (if you want to continue East) can be a little tricky. Other than the logistics, the chicken is great... the staff is always friendly... and the place well kept." 1
+MWas in yesterday with Rosie for her routine vaccination. The receptionist was very cold and not hospitable. We arrived 20 min. early, yet still waited another 20 min. for her to get seen. Tech and Dr. where GREAT!!! Upon leaving and scheduling Rosie's surgery the same receptionist proceeded on giving us instructions for surgery appt. With a harsh tone of voice reminded us about missed appointments!!! Yes I DID call and rescheduled 3 times due to death in the family. I'm very dissatisfied and disappointed this time. We will have Rosie's surgery there, but will not return to that location. 0
+I too like Sub Station's food... But not when I get it from this particular store. It kinda makes my skin crawl. They also don't seem to have room for the bread toaster any longer like the other stores do, which I would attribute to the horde of personal items they have stacked behind the counter... Hundreds of old VHS tapes!? They don't keep the tables clean, the dining area is in DESPERATE need of some TLC. Broken video games, old dusty house plants, peeling paint. Looks like they just don't care and I have no idea how they've made it past the health inspector this long. GO TO A DIFFERENT SUB STATION, NOT HERE! 0
+I give the place 2 stars(wings are good...pass on everything else) for their food and two bonus stars for being the best place in town to watch a Phila Eagles game! E-A-G-L-E-S!! 1
+"Simply put, this is the best Thai in Charlotte. Nothing too fancy, just a lot of the basics done consistently and without unnecessary frills. This is like that little unassuming hole in the wall that you almost have to know about before you're willing to walk in and try it. But once you do sit down, you know you've found a gem you'll come back to again.\n\nThai Taste has been around since my high school days, always in the same building, and I don't think the decor has changed one bit. Neither has the menu, but then you don't go messing with a good thing.\n\nLet me just say lunch is a much better value here than dinner- if for no other reason that you get a small bowl of a simple soup and a crispy spring roll served with a side of orange sauce, regardless of your entree choice. Yes, it can be crowded at the height of lunch, but I've never had to wait long, even when people stand around outside the (only) door. If you wait till 1 PM or beyond, you'll just about have the place to yourself. The crowd is generally a mix of suits and the more casually dressed, with a few cops and the scrub-wearing hospital workers thrown in for good mix. \n\nThe lunch menu is a much-abbreviated version of the dinner menu. A single laminated page of about 8-10 dishes that each have a good, plain english description of what it is you are browsing. Want a classic not on the menu? Just ask- the menu does rotate by the day of the week so they will make just about anything for you if it is a traditional Thai dish. \n\nYou get your choice of meat with each entree, which determines the price, or you can always choose to go vegetarian, which usually means tofu, though you can decline the same, as you can also decline eggs in the dish as well. Here's my best tip- if you like Pad Thai (Pud Thai here, per the menu) get the vegetarian option if you like extra colorful veggies. Lots more broccoli and carrots than if you order a meat. Tofu is sauteed on the outside, but absorbs the wonderful peanut sauce that is the base of the dish. Portions are always generous, so come hungry.\n\nUn-sweet iced tea is included with every meal too, they'll usually bring a small pitcher for your table. Here's my second tip- drink the tea, you'll need it if you like any advanced level of spice. Coke and other soda is available, but it is served by the can and costs extra. You already effectively paid for the tea in the price of the lunch, so drink it.\n\nIf I had one complaint, it is this- they ask you how spicy you like your dish and indicate the same using 1-5 \""""stars.\"""" In my experience, the only difference between 1 and 5 stars is the amount of red pepper flakes dumped on top of the finished product. 1 is to little, 5 is just too much. With the number of Thai peppers and sauces available, I'd like to think we could do better here, but it's just not to be had here.\n\nNote this restaurant now has other locations in both Matthews and University City. Don't be fooled, the original still stands above the rest." 1
+Some of the worst Thai I've had in Charlotte. Which is sad, I really wanted to like it. 0
+Normally if a place isn't good I wouldn't do a review but I will for Thai Taste because Im surprised at how bad it was! Ive always heard good things about this place. \n\nI ordered Chicken Pad See Ew and they gave me complimentary fried shrimp/egg roll things. I was hungry so I was ready to dive into my food but, it just wasn't good!\n\nThe chicken looked poor in quality and it had an odd smell. I couldn't help but to think of dirty mop water the whole time I attempted to eat it. On top of not being able to finish it my stomach turned and I had heartburn for the rest of the night. I will not order take out again; first & last time for me! 0
+My husband and I have been wanting to try Thai Taste for a while now, as we love thai food and it is fairly close to our apartment. Unfortunately, for us, we weren't super impressed with the service or food. \n\nWe ordered delivery on Sunday night. I was told it would be an hour wait, which was completely fine! 2 hours came by and I was literally about to call the place when the delivery guy knocked on the door. He apologized for being late (kinda laughing while saying it) and said they lost our ticket. I mean, I get it, people make misstakes in life. But geez, throw in a egg roll or something or atleast be sincere with an apology. Because of this, I have a feeling our food was just sitting under a warmer for a very long time.\n\nI ordered the red curry chicken and my husband ordered the chicken pad thai. The red curry was actually very good. Big portion of chicken, veggies, rice, and red curry sauce. The pad thai was very much lacking. It was super sweet (even though we asked for like 4 star spicy) and tasted crazy bland and a bit stale (maybe like it had been sitting under a warmer for the past hour). Prices were a bit high for dinner. With tip and delivery fee, our total was about $30 or so. \n\nIf we decide to go back again, we definitely will be skipping the delivery and just picking up instead. 0
+"A group of co-workers told us about the great Grouper sandwiches at Vinnie's. We both ordered. He had the blackened and I had the fried. My sand which was not particularly sweet as true Grouper. However what really got my angry what the waitress bragged about how it was flow in daily. I should have know by the blurred tramp stamp she was a liar twice over. Turns out the business has been caught not once, but twice for selling catfish as grouper. I would gladly pay extra for true fresh grouper. \n\nWhat is interesting is they were caught by the Charlotte Observer. Here is what they found. \n\nMore restaurants caught in fish-switch\nAre you getting the fish you paid for and the fish you ordered, or are you eating something else entirely? We've asked the question before and found surprising results.\n\nNow we are putting local restaurants to the test again.\n\nBuying one thing and getting another? Is it fraud? A mistake? An oversight? Or a cheap way to increase profits margins? Whatever you call it, you can't call it grouper. Our hidden camera investigation took us to nine different local restaurants, all selling grouper.\n\nWe ordered the grouper, put the sample into a bag, on ice, and in the mail to be DNA tested at the Guy Harvey Research Institute at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauder dale.\n\nOur mission? To find out whether, seven months after we first busted local restaurants substituting grouper with cheaper fish, restaurants have learned their lesson.\n\nThe results? Out of the nine restaurants we tested, a third were not giving you the grouper you ordered.\n\n\""""I'm a bit surprised because I thought with all the publicity from the last time we found a lot of substitution, restaurants would sort of get the message that (there) are forensic methods that are able to identify whether they are substituting seafood or not,\"""" said Dr. Mahmood Shivji, Nova Southeastern University.\n\nHere is the kicker, Vinnie's---Read on friends....\n\nOur third failure is a repeat offender: Vinnie's Raw Bar on South Boulevard. The first time we found catfish masquerading as grouper in their signature original grouper sandwich, the manger told us, \""""We don't condone any misleading whatsoever.\""""\n\nReally? Because here's what happened when we called to order the blackened grouper sandwich this time:\n\nOrdering over the phone, Anna said, \""""I'd like to order the blackened grouper sandwich that you have?\""""\n\nThe Vinnie's waitress asked, \""""Blackened Grouper Sandwich?\""""\n\n\""""That's right,\"""" said Anna.\n\nWhen we shipped the \""""Vinnie's Blackened Grouper\"""" off to the lab, DNA tests showed that grouper is really catfish.\n\n\""""It's quite disturbing because that same restaurant was found substituting the first time, clearly they have (not) learned their lesson and they've done it again,\"""" Shivji, our DNA scientist, said.\n\nSo everyone stop patronizing this establishment. The number of articles in the local papers are all lies.\n\nFeel free to call these fraudsters \n\nhttp://www.vinniesrawbar.com/index.htm" 0
+Since moving to their new location next to the 131 Main on East, I've become a bigger fan of East Blvd Bar & Grill. The old location was dark and smoky, whereas the new location has front windows that open up similar to garage doors to allow patrons to enjoy the beautiful weather in the spring, summer and fall. \n\nThe service is always very good, and the menu has multiple vegetarian options, which is nice. But ultimately, this is a bar, so expect bar food and good drinks. The Bloody Mary's are very good, as are the mixed drinks; they definitely are not shy with the liquor-to-mixer ratio.\n\nThe best meal on the menu is the tuna salad with fries. The handcut fries are beyond delicious (ask for cheese on them and then dip in ranch - I realize that is very unhealthy, but let's be honest - you're at a bar). The tuna salad is the best in town, and you can get it served cold or as a tuna melt.\n\nGreat place to have a quick lunch or meet up with friends on a nice day for some appetizers and drinks on a sunny afternoon. There is plenty of parking in the covered deck, and being on East Blvd, it's very close to multiple boutique stores for shopping as well as Freedom Park if you'd like to try to work off some of your meal after you eat. 1
+I've been meaning to eat here since I read about the best sandwiches in Charlotte in CLT magazine. Their chicken Philly steak made the list. Unfortunately, the sandwich didn't make my list. At least not a good list. Not sure who assembles these lists of best sandwiches in town, but I've been driving around tasting them all and I have not been impressed by one of them. I had some of my son's French dip, and I have to agree with another yelper. Not good at all. But I will carry on looking for places in CLT I can brag about. Yelp on! 0
+The man serving me was very rude. I tried to ask a question before ordering and he brushed me aside. Then I got my order and it was not what I expected - egg in chicken salad!? I had to chuck the whole thing. 0
+After being given a couple of recommendations from people and co-workers I finnally decided to give The Sub Station a try. I decided to try their steak and cheese. Being able to get whatever add-ons I wanted without extra cost is great, the fact that I didn't get much or that they weren't evenly distributed wasn't so much. I decided on a nice bowl of soup to go with the sandwich, watery cheddar and stiff broccoli. Which had to be microwaved before served.\n\nAnd that was only my first experience.\n\nThinking it may have just been a bad day, or I made the wrong choice in sandwhich (which shouldnt happen in the first place) I chose a chicken sandwhich. Again, getting tons of add-ons the only consistent one was the slices of tomato and lettuce, I was lucky enough to count three pieces of chopped onion and there was No oil and vinegar. So I had to ask for some ranch, which was pitifully bland.\n\nI could be just catching them on a bad day, but if everytime I go there is a bad day for them. Maybe I'll just stay away so they can have good ones from now on. \n\n3X3 Analysis:\n\nPros:\n- Nice amount of seating which is not intrusive to the order line or drink station.\n- Decent wait time.\n- Free refills (though I'm not sure if they were free or they just don't care).\n\nCons:\n(I'll have to narrow this down as I am only putting the top three in)\n- Bored or uninterested staff, it seems they'd much rather be somewhere else or doing anything but making food.\n- Disinterested for the care of the sandwich, not one of the sandwiches I got were well built.\n- Almost total lack of condiments, your only choice besides oil and vinegar is Sarachi sauce. \n\nFinal Decision:\nI doubt I will be returning there by choice. If I absolutely have to I may just ask for some chips and a large soda. Maybe a pack or two of crackers. So long as its nothing they actually make. 0
+The service is really friendly here. I like how it feels personal and how the staff remembers you.\n\nI don't remember ever getting much of a wait in line - either that's because their service is so quick or I just hit it right sometimes.\n\nMeat is good, and they're not stingy. I like the condiments/toppings, especially the pickles. Tomatoes are fresh and good, too. 1
+I have found them to be less than accomodating or helpful. 0
+"Definitely like this place...If you are in for a calorie filled treat order \""""the usual.\"""" I pretty much order something different every time I go. For some reason my boyfriend does not like this place as much as I do. Maybe bc the last time we went they stuffed him in the tiniest booth in the place, which I really loved but may be more suited for two women or maybe you shouldn't order \""""the usual\"""" if you sit there.. ( : I love the upstairs booths at night when they have the candles lit. Always have great service. Very reasonably priced wine and food. Cute location." 1
+This is a pretty nice place-\nIt is reasonably priced and the service was very good, so were the drinks.\nI ordered the salmon and it tasted very good, although it was a little dry.\nThe atmosphere was very nice, although the restaurant is very small inside.\nThis means that there isn't much room between the tables, hence I could hear the conversation held by everyone near me.\n\nOtherwise a very good place, would definitely recommend it to others. 1
+First time here, really wanted brunch but didn't realize they only have it on Sundays. Had their local grass fed burger and it was delicious. Full bar with a great draft list and located in a really quaint house style setting. 1
+Excellent lunch. Special peach/bourbon chicken sandwich and the Harvest salad with shrimp and the Chilled cucumber soup were incredible. 1
+This place never disappoints. I have never had a bad meal here. There are always plenty of vegetarian selections to choose from. I recommend making a reservation as they are always busy! 1
+From what I hear 300 East used to be a good restaurant. Not anymore. \nTonight was the 4th time I've been there in the past couple years. The first 3 trips weren't bad but definitely weren't good. Tonight was more along the lines of awful. \nService: awful. It tooke us over 2 and a half hours for dinner for 6 people (We had apps but no dessert). It was slow, our waitress was absent, and it took them forever to clear our plates. \nFood: awful. Three of us got burgers and they were flavorless and over-cooked. My sister in law got the pork tenderloin and it came out cold. The crab cakes were eh. The salmon nothing special. \nThe few pluses: good local draft beers. Good coffee. That's it. \nIn a city with plenty of good restaurants, don't waste your time on 300 East 0
+I found Summerfield on Angies List when I first moved here and have been going there ever since for all car needs. I always feel great when I leave, never feeling like they are trying to take advantage of the blond who doesnt know a cupholder from a carburator. \n\nToday I went because my tire has been losing a little air and when the verdict came up that the stem was leaking I was pretty surprised. I had had the valve stems replaced at this same location last year. As soon as I mentioned this to the sweet staffer he just handed me my keys. No charge! Summerfield makes you feel as though you are not handling a chore but instead visiting some buddies that happen to know a thing or two about cars! Thanks guys! :-D 1
+This funky little eatery in the South End has grown quite a bit (not in size, but in appeal) over the last few years. What started as not much more than a rather ugly yellow cinder block building on an oddly-shaped lot is now that and more - they've added some landscaping, a paved lot instead of the gravel parking and a nice outdoor eating area too. Inside the food is the same great, simple combinations you're used to getting.\n\nThe cramped quarters also haven't changed much, but that's just part of the appeal. As strange as it may sound, the sheer volume that moves through this place makes it possible to place your order and get a table by the time the order is ready - provided everyone cooperates and doesn't hog their table out of their place in line. When you're done, get up and let someone else have the table, and everything keeps moving as it should.\n\nTable tops still contain business cards from around town, and there is plenty of artwork to see as well, and the atmosphere is worth coming for, but it's the food that should keep you coming back. While the burrito is the namesake of the place, make sure you try the quesadilla too. They are excellent. 1
+"Searching for decent Mexican food in Charlotte is like looking for Big Foot. Just when you think you spotted him, he disappears. \n\nPhat's is a burrito \""""get it and go\"""" type place. Not an authentic Mexican restaurant. I'll get the major downer out of the way first, their chips and guacamole is pretty disappointing. I've had better chips from Tostitos. As a matter of fact, I think they were tricolor Tostitos. The burritos are fair. Not good or great - fair. \n\nThey \""""almost\"""" have a dining room but that's beside the point. If the food warranted it, I would come here every week. It's a decent neighborhood spot that I will probably try again if I'm in the area but there's absolutely no reason to go out of my way to trek here on a regular basis. I really don't understand five stars for a mediocre burrito and brown guacamole. But if you come here with low expectations you just might like it." 0
+Do not eat here!!! I've been up all night sick. \nThe decor was cool, food was bland, the steak tasted like pot roast and the beans were sort of runny I normally am a mom and popper but in this case stick with chipotle or go to any authentic place down S.blvd. Didn't seem to clean \nI repeat up all night sick!!!!!! But enjoy if you are daring. 0
+I assumed that the BBQ chicken would be some sort of grilled chicken, not just chicken with BBQ sauce (at $1 extra!!!) that sadly just does not taste good in a burrito. \n\nI am disappoint. 0
+My daughter and I went a month or two ago. \n\n1. It's way out of our way but we went because we love burritos, we were in the neighborhood, and the place has some pretty good reviews here on Yelp.\n\n2. I got a chicken burrito and she had a bean or veggie burrito. The burritos were good but not fantastic. (Maybe it's why I forgot to Yelp about it until now...)\n\n3. Neighborhood parking was hit or miss. I drove around the block a few times before we spied a space in the lot near the outdoor seating area. The parking lot is fairly small and maneuvering in it gave me the jitters. \n\n4. The place didn't appear to be the cleanest. We had to wipe our table and seats before sitting. Several tables had trash and food strewn on them... 0
+"3.5 stars, rounding up to 4 for affordable services! \n\nThis review is for their brow threading only. Because, here's the sitch, I can't get my brows waxed. Why, you ask? I break out like a 14 year old girl. I know, that was probably an overshare. Nonetheless, I am always on the lookout for talented threaders who offer their services quickly and affordably. When I read Stephanie K's review that had mentioned eyebrow threading, I hopped aboard. \n\nI strolled in on a Friday morning and did not have to wait whatsoever. This may be different on a weekend. The decor is pretty nondescript, but that really doesn't matter too much to me anyway. I was there for my $10 eyebrow threading. Upon arrival, I was plopped into a manicure chair while one woman spoke to another woman in a language I don't understand, pointing to my brows and giving her instruction. Sweet Jesus, I prayed that I didn't end up with shards of eyebrows when she was finished.\n\nShe did a good job. The best, most exacting threading I've had? No. But a solid job overall. Some points that have to be recognized:\n\n-Cash or check only: No credit cards accepted here! \n\n-The threader threaded quite a bit on the top of my brow, but used tweezers for the majority underneath my brow. I've never had tweezers used so much and because of that, my rogue eyebrows are already growing back in the places where they were tweezed instead of threaded. \n\n-They listened to my request of \""""cleaning up my eyebrows, as I like the shape they're in\"""" - this is huge. It drives me bonkers when the threader takes it upon themselves to create a new shape for you that you didn't ask for. \n\n-The service took at least 20-30 minutes. I appreciate that the threading tech took her time and was exacting, but I'm used to a shorter service. \n\nI'd try Matrix again because of their attention to detail but I hope the woman who is threading acquires a bit more practice and speed in the meantime." 1
+What a great date spot! So romantic....I could see the Match.com love in the air..... I have been here over the years several times (no not for Match!), and again last night due to a citipass bogo coupon. It is much better than I remembered! My friend and I shared the chicken and andouille sausage soup which was DIVINE ($4). I had the chicken marsala and my friend had the seafood risotto. The marsala was probably enough for two people - it was a huge plate of fettuccine with two grilled chicken breasts and a ton of mushrooms. Thank god they are smart enough to do fresh (not canned) mushrooms. So perfect. \n\nThe seafood risotto was very good- it came with 6 mussels plopped on top which were lightly seasoned. My friend said some of the scallops in the risotto were a tiny bit tough but overall it was excellent. Entrees were about 13 bucks a piece, very worth the price! I will definitely be back!!! :-D 1
+"My friend and I used the recent $25 for $50 Groupon to check out Pewter Rose on a Saturday night. \n\nHonestly, I thought it was a little bit on the pricey side for what it was so I'm glad that we had the coupon. The atmosphere was pleasant but a little kitschy and I kind of felt that plastic tablecloths were inappropriate when you're charging $20+ a plate. \n\nThat said, it was absolutely packed in there. We had reservations for 8pm and arrived right on time and the hostess was able to find us a seat within about 5 minutes. However the first thing out waiter said was essentially \""""We're really busy tonight so I hope you're prepared to wait a while for your food\"""". We weren't in any rush and agreed that was fine. The service was good, our waiter was very attentive and kept our water glasses filled but even though we ordered as soon as we were able to, it was after 8:30 before we got our appetizer and 9:20, and honestly that was more waiting than I had expected to do. While the restaurant was full, it is not *that* large. \n\nI had the seafood risotto and it was pretty delicious and I would eat it again. My friend had the herb encrusted lamb and while it was good, we both found it to be overly salty. \n\nI might come back and try the brunch but I don't think I'd pay full price for the dinner." 0
+Rude!!\n\nI walked in and was ready and willing to make this my new tanning salon because there was no wait and it wasn't crowded like my usual spot is right after work. The guy at the front desk looked extremely uninterested and acted as if I was bothering him with my questions. Because it was my first time there I explained to him that I was looking to try this place out and wanted to know what kind of packages they offered, he pointed to a piece of paper taped to the counter and that was it (no help, no salesmanship). I asked if they had a copy of the paper for me to take home and look over, again he was rude and acted like I was inconveniencing him. He said he could print one out if I wanted, I told him I would like that and would get it after my session so he would have plenty of time to do that. After I laid in the mediocre bed for 15 minutes I walked out expecting to have the print out of package options. No such luck, the guy was on what seemed to be a personal phone call so I waited around the counter for about 2 minutes while I was completely ignored and finally walked out. \n\nI see now why there was not wait right after work. 0
+Einstein Bagels... carby yummy goodness... This is one of those places you really need to throttle back. They have every pastry, bagel and muffin you can imagine. My favorite choices are the breakfast bagel options; egg white, spinach, mushroom bagel and the Turkey sausage and Swiss. They have fresh fruit cups which are a good choice for your waste line but you know your bootie craves the pastries. \n\nFor me, the smell is a bit overwhelming when you walk in the door so I like to eat outside. Yes... to all that said the place is crowded and the parking is tight but it is worth the wait. It is still quick and relatively inexpensive to other options in town. Enjoy! 1
+Charlotte has a real lack of bagel shops. Those we do have are primarily chains. Lucky for us, though Einstein is a chain, they've got the bagel thing nailed and their location is great.\n\nRight on the edge between Dilworth and South End, this small shop has a mix of outdoor tables and indoor seating options- bar, big table, little table, etc. The front counter is filled with the day's bagel selections and the folks behind are busily making sandwiches and filling other orders. Don't see the bagel you want? Make sure you ask, because they are usually baking in the back and can tell you how long it will be till the next piping hot batch comes out. \n\nThe ordering system has recently been greatly improved here. Order at one end of the counter and then pick up and pay at the other end. No more trying to decipher your order form a hand written ticket or having you repeat to the cashier what you have- it's all electronic now, and that seems to speed things along.\n\nMy wife really likes the bagel bites here- a cup filled with little bagel holes, usually with a flavor. Cinnamon sugar seems to be the favorite. They also had pumpkin for fall.\n\nOne thing I am not a fan for are the bagel thin sandwiches- I just find the actual bagel thin to be just as thin on taste and flavor. Guess I just need that chewy carby goodness to satisfy? \n\nI am a fan of their coffees, though. They do have a full espresso station, but I really like their coffee blends- especially the fall harvest blend. They keep timers on top so no pot sits longer than a hour, that makes sure your cup is fresh- nice touch. My only gripe with drinks is the woefully small beverage station. Coffee mixers, tops, and the soda machine all share the counter-space. The result is no more than 1 person at a time can really be there- get's crowded too easily and the last thing you want is your hot coffee sloshing around in your hands as you make way for others to squeeze in. \n\nDespite this, I can't deny the goodness that is an Einstein bagel with schmear- or a bagel breakfast sandwich with a cup of great coffee to match. Quick and easy on the weekdays, with plenty of room for longer stays on the weekend. I say- on the whole- well done! 1
+This is a fantastic place to find great gifts for even the hardest to buy for. A great selection of nifty books, stationary, candy, booze accessories and so much more. I have trouble not buying something whenever I go in. 1
+I heard great things about Price's. A colleague invited me to lunch one day and I finally got to try it. Unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed. I wanted to like the food- but I just didn't. Maybe I'm spoiled by my moms southern fried chicken recipe. :)\n\nAdditionally, it didn't sit well with my stomach. Yikes! But if your stomach can endure lots of grease, you may like it. 0
+Not sure what the hubbub is about this place so took the fam to check it out....ummm big mistake. Chicken is way to greasy and really wasn't that flavorful. Give me Popeyes or KFC or heck even Bo', over it. Sides were not to good either.\n\nif you must go for the experience of it, then shoot, go for it, but I doubt you'll go back again. 0
+A fun drive by adventure while passing through Charlotte. The handy tip from our cashier to take our boxes to a lovely neighborhood park around the block for a picnic dinner was what really made the experience... you don't have to eat on the trunk of your car!!!! 1
+"The other reviews for this place are really spot on. Cash only. No seating. Take out only. Be prepared with what you want (kind of feels like the soup nazi a little bit, and I am slow to make decisions - panic mode!). But it's pretty darn good.\n\nThe chicken is fresh and crispy. I had the 1/4 chicken dark meat meal. Really good chicken. They don't do fake/over processed chicken, no boneless anything. And when we asked the lady at the register if they did chicken strips, she smiled and said, \""""no, baby, this is real thing only.\"""" Perfect response. I'll definitely come back here, with a little blanket to sit on the grass." 1
+I used to take my all of my dry cleaning here all the time until they LOST my jacket. When I went to drop of my items, I was given two claim tickets since the other item required a repair. Both articles of clothing were going to be ready on the same day. When I went to pick it up on Saturday morning, the young lady working informed me they didn't have the jacket. After about 30 minutes of describing the jacket, she calls what appears to be the owner. Then they DENY that I ever dropped off the jacket!!! I was furious!!!! I showed her my 2 claim receipts. She refused to acknowledge anything I had to say. I told her I was not leaving until they found my jacket! She started threatening me starting they had video cameras. This place is absolutely horrible! Worst experience of my life!!!! 0
+"Definitely a good place to meet people, read, get work done, or kill time. The staff is friendly... I don't go here often enough for the staff to get to know who I am, but they are usually quick and helpful if you can't make up your mind on what you want to have.\n\nI've spent anywhere from 5min to 6hrs in here and you get to see a lot of different people frequenting this location. I normally don't go sit outside, but there is plenty of seating everywhere. I guess the only gripe would be the lack of tables with outlets nearby if your laptop is needing a \""""pick-me-up\"""" of its own." 1
+So instead of going to Gibson Automotive to get my wifes battery swapped out we had $20.00 off $100.00 purchase coupon for Pep Boys on South BLVD. Made an appointment for noon. At 12:05 Liz called and they said that we needed a new alternator and not only that the $20.00 coupon only works for in store purchases (it says car batteries right on it). I told her to pay for the battery and meet me at Gibson....5 minutes later Larry Gibson comes out with the tests from 2 different machines saying nothing is wrong with the alternator. No charge and hope to see you soon......Pep Boys wanted over $460.00.....free installation? Scam Artists (Pep Boys) is more like it. \n\nI have been taking my cars to Gibson since they were at their old location on South. I do not trust any other mechanics in town....thanks to Pep Boys for reminding me of that. 1
+"As the story goes, in 1999 (or thereabouts), three guys from New York wanted a slice of pizza and couldn't find one. So they stopped at an old gas station on Central Avenue in the Plaza Midwood area and created a \""""hand crafted\"""" slice, with real mozzarella, rich tomato sauce and fresh ingredients.\n\nSome seven years later, they have opened five other locations, including this spot on South Boulevard, and are still selling pizza by the slice (you can get whole pies, but the pizza \""""buy\"""" the slice is a major draw). Sure, you can find a slice of pepperoni, but let's face it - why would you bother? You can get pepperoni anywhere.\n\nIf you're at Fuel Pizza, get something different, such as the Fuel Extreme (basically a meat lover's dream) or the Barbecue Chicken pizza. Both are good and have the aforementioned fresh ingredients - but I would probably argue that they are representative of New York style pizza. That's not to say that it's bad pizza. It's quite decent. but there is better pizza to be had in the city, and there is even better New York style to be found if you look for it." 0
+"I know Fuel is predominately a pizza joint, but as much as I love their pizza, the one thing they do best is buffalo chicken wings. There are a few staples that one needs in life and for me a need for crispy, hot buffalo wings, drenched in cool ranch dressing, is a craving that hits me often. I will search high and low to find the perfect wings and thankfully, they can be delivered to my doorstep by Fuel (no matter what time it is). \n\nTheir wings have the best balance of spicy sauce to crispy skin. They offer a variety of sauces, but my favorite is the classic hot. Some people may complain that it is too spicy for their taste, but I think it packs just enough heat to break a sweat, but not too much to leave me hurting. I love to order my wings extra crispy, because there is nothing better then the crunchy bite of the skin before getting to the soft meat of the wing. \n\nI can be a pain in the butt and ask for my wings to get a little extra attention (more specifically, some fresh chopped garlic and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese) sometimes, but Fuel always puts up with my requests. They even know people can be picky about their carrots vs. celery and will let you customize your order to be \""""all celery\"""" or vice versa. \n\nI prefer to eat in when ordering wings, because they fry the wings upon ordering and I am ready and waiting to get my hands on them, but on a lazy Sunday (or late Saturday night) I will request a delivery of my order. My only complaint is that the Styrofoam boxes that the wings are packaged in tend to create perspiration and reduce the crispiness of the wings. If they could poke holes in the top of the box to let the wings breathe, life would be just perfect. \n\nI dare you to find a better wing in Charlotte." 1
+"I live near this Fuel and have eaten here on many occasions. The mediocre pizza isn't my complaint (today). It's the terrible incident last night. I ordered a medium pizza for delivery. \n\n20 minutes after scheduled delivery I call them to check up. I'm put on hold for a few minutes. Then transferred to a \""""manager\"""". He tells me they ran out of pepperoni, so they couldn't make my pizza. He pauses and adds, \""""I guess we should have called you.\"""" Yeah. I guess I should have called someone else. No more fuel for me." 0
+Does this sound appetizing?\nOrdered a Chicken/Spinach calzone. The guy took one of the previously cooked calzone dough balls from behind the glass and heated it up, then cut it in half and put in the filling. It wasn't a calzone, really just a terrible sandwich, with none of the ingredients warm and none of the cheese melted. The tiny cup of marinara included was not enough to drown this miserable, dry dough sandwich. The only consolation is the take-out beer I got that washed away the disappointment. 0
+I have been a regular here for three years and lately I am very disappointed with it. Since they started their new policy of heating up more pastries, trying to get a breakfast sandwhich takes forever and its been so chaotic that they have forgotten my order or given mine to sonebody else on a few occasions. Additionally they have run out of breakfast sandwiches a few times now, including today, and its not like I got there too late or anything. Frankly it's become a totally annoying experience when it used to be a nice weekend morning retreat. Too bad the Dilworth neighborhood doesn't have many inexpensive breakfast options any more. 0
+Not sure what everyone raves about, service was terrible, and the crowd was thin. I didn't eat, so I can't tell you about the food, I was going to eat, but based on how long it took to get a drink I went to Mac's to eat and you should too. 0
+Went here to meet up with some friends. They have a nice outdoor seating area with TVs so we could keep up with the NCAA game that was playing. They have a good selection of beer, however, I was disappointed with their specialty drink selection. Only a few to choose from and none of them were too appealing. I tried the one that I thought looked the best, but ended up sending it back and just decided to order beer. But it was a good place to meet up with a group so I would recommend it. 1
+Surprisingly back in my college days, I was here a lot supporting indie bands. At the time, the darkness & griminess of the place didn't bother me; not to mention the sketchy area. However, now I'm older & more conscious of my surroundings. In my opinion place could sure use a makeover.\n\nThe pros are: good sound, two stage areas / rooms. Staff is no-nonsense (like the other reviewers said).\n\nThe cons: dark, dirty, bar area is small, parking lot needs improving (pave it?), bathrooms are unkept.\n\nYes, I know it's an old warehouse & yes, I know how expensive it would be to remodel. \nIf a band / group comes through that I really like, of course I'll be there to support them. I'll set aside my 'music venue snobbery' to go. :D 0
+WATCH OUT! \n\nKeep a close eye on your receipt and keep your signed receipt. Case in point, I dined there with friends and we split the bill. I gave money to my friend and they left the tip on their bill (large bill for the table). The waitress mixed up the receipts and he signed mine and vice versa. Nikko knows that they made the mistake but they will not fix it. They want my friend that lives out the country to call them and pay them the money to fix the mistake. Ridiculous! Food is overpriced and customer service stinks worse than a piece of sushi left in a hot car.\n\nNikko you have now lost a loyal customer and all of my friends...I will NEVER dine there again on principle that you refuse to make things right. \n\nInstead of Nikko...I recommend Pisces Sushi in the metropolitan or Ru San's. Try the tempura fried oreo's at Pisces...delicious! 0
+I don't think I'll be coming to Nikko again.\n\nIf you are looking for fresh sushi at a good price, this is not the place to attend. The prices have definitely been up since the last time I came through a few months. Understandable in that they have overhead costs and a declining customer base, but the way to remedy that is not by having poorer quality fish and questionable service. \n\nCame here late on a Friday night because a friend from California was in town and from what I recalled of this place, it was a nice hotspot at nights--lots of music and girls. This time the music was blaring and there were a handful of co-eds. The music bumping was a complete disconnect from the dining experience. If the bar is packed and party people abound, it would make sense; however that was not the case.\n\nSushi was generally overpriced and the portions were definitely smaller. I've been to plenty of sushi spots in my lifetime to know what is solid--this place, not so much.\n\nService was fine. The guy was attentive and stuff like that...but I don't know about you, but hate it, hate it, hate it, when they try to upsell you and it's too obvious. Upsell being a way for the server to get your bill as high as possible so they get a bigger tip. We had plenty of beer, but he kept asking if we wanted more beer, perhaps more rolls, perhaps hot sake, I thought he was pretty much going to try to push anything so that his tip would be bigger. When the server reeks of desperation upsell, it brings the dining experience down since his focal point is no longer customer enjoyment, rather it is how much cash-money he can put in his pocket. \n\nI'm a sucker for pretty girls...maybe I come here again. This time there was only one cutie at the bar...Place is pretty dead on a Friday night, hoping its better during the week? ;/\n\ndmo out 0
+"I ordered the Salmon with Gorgonzola Sauce for take out. I notice the bill and they've charged $1 for \""""to go\"""". WHAT THE HELL! I've NEVER heard of anyone charging extra for a pick-up order. Even if it's a delivery, I can understand an extra charge. What was even more annoying was that the packaging was lousy, cheap Styrofoam!! Not even worth a dollar.\nNow for the entree itself. The cook (notice my use of the word cook, not chef) had to be blind. That's the only way the fish could have been so overcooked. It was like a hockey puck. DRY and BLACK. The menu claims that the entree has mushrooms and asparagus in it. Again, the blind cook probably just put double the amount of mushrooms instead. For a pricey $22, this was the worst entree I have had in Charlotte. Two thumbs down." 0
+When I worked in South End, this used to be the place my coworkers and I would go to when we wanted sushi for lunch. Prices were reasonable and food always excellent.\n\nIf you do go for lunch, I would suggest walking there if possible. Otherwise, you have to park on the 3rd or 4th level, then take an elevator to the first floor. \n\nSide note: They must do excellent dinner/weekend business because that place was always nearly empty when I went at lunch. 1
+"I made a reservation at Nikko the past weekend through OpenTable, but when showed up at the restaurant, the lights were off and it was closed. There was no mention of this on the restaurant's website and additionally I was able to book a reservation on OpenTable.com. So there I was, with a date, at 7:00 pm with no where to eat- a GREAT experience for me and my date.\n\nWhen I emailed the restaurant asking for an explanation, I was told that I must \""""have the wrong location.\"""" Of course I was at the only location I know, in South End. They placed blame on me rather than taking responsibility for being closed after I had made a reservation. \n\nI can't comment on the quality of the food or atmosphere, but the management.... extremely poor in my opinion." 0
+The very best hair salon! \nI have been coming here for 5 years now and absolutely love it. \nJosh, the owner, is the best!!!!!! 1
+This place is surprisingly cozy and inviting, and the Middle Eastern food is delicious. It's located in the strip of shops next to the Harris Teeter at Kenilworth Commons so don't miss it when you drive by. The veggie platter/combo entree is my favorite thing to order- it's huge and it comes with about 8 different items and pita bread. My boyfriend really likes the pita wraps and the potato harra. The only negative I have about this place is that it isn't cheap- entrees are mainly $10 or more and the sandwiches are $6, but they don't come with a side. If you are willing to spend a little bit of money this place is a refreshing change of pace. Oh, and they have a belly dancer on Friday night. 1
+There aren't a lot of great places to eat in charlotte and I was hoping Kabob grill would be different. For the most part the food was good, not fabulous or 4 star worthy, but pleasant enough. \n\nThe chicken kabob was nicely cooked, but they went a little overboard on the seasoning. The basmati rice was good (I'm a big fan of rice) and the potato harra was okay, but way too spicy. The grape leaves, however, were disgusting--way too bitter, they tasted similar to grape leaves I bought at whole foods a long time ago (big mistake). \n\nI guess in charlotte this would be considered 4 or 5 stars, but for someone who has tasted the real deal, Kabob grill doesn't quite live up to it's high star rating. 0
+The Leo has to be one of the best salads in Charlotte; with its chopped lettuce and mint and parsley, cucumber and tomatoes it cannot get into my mouth fast enough! The pita that comes with it is perfect for sponging up the remaining lemon vinegarette that is too tasty to waste.\n\nI like the falafel here, too. Crispy on the outside and not mealy on the inside. My hubs likes the meat specials and gyro.\n\nand the baklava? like taking a bite out of an angel. 1
+One of the more disappointing wrap experience that I've had. \nI got the lamb wrap. Barely any meat, mostly pita and lettuce. No distinct flavor. \nOrdered for pick up and told them that I was going to pick it up at noon, when I got there it was waiting for me, but it was luke warm at best, so my guess is that it's been sitting on the counter for 45 minutes. The waitress was short and impolite on the phone, and her demeanor in person wasn't that great either.\nCosts over $8 with tax and doesn't even come with a side. \nIf I wanted a bland luke warm sandwich, I would have gone to Subway and paid less. \nNot worth it for the prices that they charge. \n\nThe only positive, the lamb was pretty tender; the two tiny pieces that I actually tasted in my sandwich. 0
+Told the waitress we had a meeting to go to down the street, and were in quite a hurry. She said it wouldn't be a problem.\n\nIt then took about 20 minutes to get drinks, about 45 min to an hour for the food (which was wrong, but we didnt have time to get a new one), and about an hour and a half before we saw the waitress again to ask for a reciept. We were so insanely late to the meeting we missed the entire thing. \n\nWorst service I've ever had in Charlotte, not to mention the fact we specifically told the waitress we were in a hurry, and she said it wouldn't be any inconvenience.\n\nWent back about a year later, and the service was still ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!!!! \n\nWill never, ever, ever, go back here. Even though they do have good milkshakes. 0
+Love the Sunday brunch! Staff keeps the buffet well stocked despite it typically being quite busy. French toast casserole, hash brown casserole, broccoli casserole...oh my! yum yum & yum! Of course, they also have the usual brunch staples as well: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, biscuits & gravy & much much more. My only disappointment were the eggs benedict. Its hard to keep something like that on a buffet line in mass production and have it be delicious, in my opinion. It was 'okay'. A little on the plain side for me. There is SO much more to choose from, so overall I say... it's fabulous!! (and all for $13.95....what?!) 1
+"Equal parts old-fashioned soda shop, restaurant, bar, and hangout. The location is absolutely crucial here. Located in one of the more walkable parts of South End, Pike's is a gem with a hefty menu complete with plenty of sweets and southern treats.\n\nHaven't been to Pike's in quite some time and this was my first go for lunch. Decided to dine al fresco and enjoyed every second of it. This time 'round, didn't go for anything on the sweet side of things, but rather went for the lunch menu solely. \n\nStarted with the mozzarella sticks. Both myself and my dining counterpart were shocked that they weren't the \""""out of the bag\"""" variety. These appeared to be hand breaded with a higher quality cheese than typically served. Marinara was standard, but the mozz sticks themselves were great. They also weren't covered with the typical panko, moon dust, crappy breading like usual.\n\nWent with the buffalo chicken sandwich for my entree. Holy craaaaaap. Ditch the bun, eat a few of the house-made chips, and enjoy the chicken. Not only is this sucker lightly breaded and flavored well with the buffalo sauce, it's straight up baptized in the sauce. Swimming, rather. I'm usually not for a pool of sauce, but this stuff was fantastic. It acted as a nice residual dipping sauce for the remaining chips. \n\nService was friendly, outside was perfect for the present weather, prices are fair, walkability is always a plus. Find a parking space along Camden or near Atherton and you're good to go." 1
+"I've only been here twice. The first time I wanted to try it because I had seen the long lines out front on the weekends, and the second time because I thought the first was a fluke. \n\nBoth times the food was decent--standard breakfast fare with little flair. It was good, don't get me wrong, but didn't seem to justify the long wait.\n\nWhat was surprising about this place is that the first time I went there the server tried to tell me what to order. I was told that \""""complicated\"""" items take too long and I would be better off getting standard items like eggs or pancakes. I understand that they want to turn over tables quickly with the long wait, but pushing people off of menu items is a big turn-off for me.\n\nThe second time I went they were out of the item I wanted. I will try to get back there during the week when it's not as busy and see if my experience is better." 0
+Fun place. Great view of downtown. A lil tight on the parking. The french press coffee was fun... 1
+Everything I ate here today tasted like it was concocted in back from bags of dried egg, pancake mix, and the scariest of all - hollandaise powder. Fatty texture but not even a little butter or lemon flavor in that mother of all breakfast indulgences. Burnt, dry, microwave tasting omelettes, puffed and brown. Freezer-flavored hash browns with no crisp to them whatsoever. \n\nBasically, the best argument towards anti-corpo food that I've eaten in a long, long while. \n\nIt hurt pretty bad, as I used to frequent this chain constantly as a kid - the Kosher made my gma+gpa happy, dad went for the apple pancake, week in, week out. Smoked salmon, potato pancakes, it was all delish. And strawberry pancakes, with fresh whipped cream, were totally my jam.\n\nThis new thing sporting the same name is like the OPH I remember but nightmarishly riffing off the nastiest of Denny's. Potato pancakes thin like paper, eerily tasting of potato, floppy and gummy. Sour cream in tiny, spit-cup sized containers. Watered down applesauce. \n\nNo thanks. 0
+Showmar's, like many of the restaurants in Charlotte, is owned by a Greek family and features American meets Greek food at their chain of locations. Showmars does american greek better than the most, and they are typically quite busy, especially during lunch time. I recommend the chicken fiesta pita if you want to go Greek, or the all-american pita burger if you want something less traditional. 1
+I wanted to wait before writing my review after eating at this showmars location. I thought that the portion size was EXTREMELY small for a $12 and in comparison to other locations, but I wanted to be absolutely certain. After visiting another one today I can't believe the difference, I now feel ripped off even more and I've included pics to show why. The top is the calabash platter from the East Blvd location and the bottom is the Calabash platter from the N Tryon. In each photo I've removed everything from under the shrimp and in the bottom I've eaten maybe 7 from the platter. In the top I've eaten two. Needless to say I'll never visit this location again! 0
+Walking into Mr. K's made me feel warm and fuzzy. It is just a happy place and I imagine I would have been there every weekend if I was a teenager in the 50's/60's.\n\nI don't know if I have earned the right to review this place completely though because I have not tried the ice cream or burgers.\n\nWe had a couple chili dogs and some fries, both were very good and the chili was clearly homemade and fresh.\n\nThe place was packed, which is always a good sign but it also made it a little awkward when trying to stand in line to order. I felt like I was hovering over others but had no choice! Small ceilings, narrow walkway and being 5'11 made for an uncomfortable setting.\n\nHowever--cool place and I am glad they are still doing what they do best without charging an arm and a leg. Well done. 1
+Woohoo finally I got to try this place! Loved my cheese burger. Had a BOGO coupon for and entree or sandwich my boyfriend and I shared it. We got two cheese burgers, one basket of onion rings (not the best) and drinks. Overall my experience was great. I look forward to going back here 1
+From the north and looking for a good grocery store? Stop wasting your time. There is a grocery store where I grew up in NY called Wegmans and it is continuously voted #1 in the country every year, and not by a hair, it's a long shot. So, I am not holding Harris Teeter to the same standard, but HT is terrible by any standard. I don't know if it's the lack of food diversity in the south or HT's fault, but I have a difficult time finding many ingredients I need for cooking at home. The prices here are higher than those of Wegmans in NY...that's right, higher than the #1 food store in the country in one of the most expensive states in the country. The prepared foods section at HT is awful. There are no decent hot meals; terrible taste and variety. The bakery is no good either. I have bought 4 different pies and returned them all. Visit a NY bakery and learn what good is. Deli? Forget about it! \n\nThe standard is far below what it should be here. I think the corporate QC people of this company need to visit some other high rated grocers around the country to learn where they're lacking. Food Lion and Bi Lo are crap and pretend to be nothing better. The annoying part about HT is that they charge out the roof and anyone who has never left Charlotte thinks this is the greatest place on earth. And one last thing, what the heck is with the check outs? They're backwards! You hand your cart to the checkout person, they slowly unload it, the bag dispenser is on the rotating track the groceries are supposed to be on, while you're waiting to pay there is a checkout person 2 feet behind you unloading a cart and bumping into you, and you're left feeling like you just fell into an episode of the twilight zone. The only thing I dislike about Charlotte (besides terrible drivers) is the lack of quality food and grocers. I wish a better grocer would merge or buy HT. Better yet, I wish a better grocer would move to Charlotte and kill HT in market share. If you follow commercial real estate, you'll notice that HT buys prime locations where competitors make locate, and sits on them. This is their tactic. Don't compete in the market on quality, put up barriers to entry. Scum bags. 0
+The brick oven pizza is pretty good and their salads and pasta are also great. While the food is good and the service pretty quick beware of the crowds. This place is packed with yuppies and their children (I am talking tons of children), so you might have to wait a little while. 1
+I found this monogramming place in Dilworth and, although I don't need anything monogrammed at the moment, I wanted to check it out for the future. You walk in and are basically on top of everything; there is a pathway cleared amongst all the items and 2 counters that forces you in and around the store even if you don't want to go. I was immediately looked at as if I were in the wrong place as I had nothing in my hands to be monogrammed, and was quickly and snottily asked if I was dropping anything off. I was stuck behind a gaggle of women debating which Kate Spade purse they wanted done as I desperately tried to get out but could hardly make my way around them. I may try again when I actually have the need for some monogramming, and I will try to overlook the pretentiousness of the employees and clientele. 0
+"My first visit and purchase at L&M Monogramming today! \n\nI came her via a friend's recommendation, shopping for a personalized new baby gift. The shop isn't very big, but they have it packed to the brim with items. Normally, I would call the store cluttered, but the quality of everything is so nice, I'll don it \""""creative use of space\""""\n\nLots of baby items to choose from: clothes, stuffed animals, luvies, bibs, etc. I ended up going with a tiger bear luvie by Gund. It's was $30, which was a steep... but it was a reliable and durable brand and the monogramming/personalization was included in the price! \n\nI also compulsively bought a beach bag for myself. Huge, unique pattern, nice material and only $30. I love it.\n\nThe staff here weren't beaming with hospitality, but they were kind enough and definitely knew what they were doing. Very professional. I was in a bind with my gift purchase because I needed it by the weekend. Embroiderer told me they were back up for several days, but when I told her I needed it ASAP, she finished it by that afternoon without a rush fee. Awesome! \n\nWould probably give L&M five stars if store was larger and more spread out AND/OR prices were a little lower. But meanwhile a solid four stars for quality." 1
+Usually Have a great experience but the last time was awful! The host was very rude and our server Jeffrey was slow and sarcastic (in a bad way) the food is always great, but over all dealing with the staff was not worth it! 0
+So, I ordered delivery again. And, again, everything had to be reheated. Needless to say there is a $4.00 delivery charge, has anyone everyone heard of that??? I asked the delivery man about that and he said that was not his tip, so in addition I had to tip. I completed the survey I received with the meal and made a note about this. I have never seen a delivery charge, rather a minimum order for delivery. I think if they want to keep a delivery option they should think about mirroring every other restaurant in the area... Just my thought. For now, I'll pass on delivery as it doesn't seem to be worth it. 0
+The decor is just so fun and upbeat! I'm usually there a little later in the day, so it's not too busy or smelly. Everything is clean, everyone is friendly, and I always look prettier coming out than I do going in! 1
+"I have been extremely pleased with the care and knowledge offered here (and we tried others when we arrived three years ago). With two cats (formerly three) and a dog, we tend to be pretty good veterinary customers.\n\nEvery time we visit, we get plenty of attention from the doctors and staff. While they clearly are focusing their interest on the patient, they take the time to answer questions and explain things in simple and easy-to-understand terms. The \""""take home\"""" materials are also written in uncomplicated language.\n\nThe outer office is clean and well mopped. The files seem to be pretty organized and they are plugged in to technology, as we just got an email with our shot updates. The examination rooms are also very clean with plenty of room for \""""mom and dad\"""" to accompany the patient without it getting too crowded.\n\nPrices are reasonable and since we're \""""regulars\"""" they do give us the occasional discount on office visits and such. If we ever move to another part of Charlotte, we'll still come back to Long Animal Hospital!" 1
+What a pleasure to have my first NC inspection here! I was helped promptly, not overcharged for the brake light bulb I needed, and I got to watch HGTV while I waited. 1
+This place is such an interesting idea, because it specializes in state auto inspections. I usually associate anything with the government or DMV as a huge pain is the @$$, but this was extremely fast and easy.\n\nWe pulled up, they grabbed our keys, and 10-12 mins later the car was inspected and we were on our way. You do not even have to make an appointment. There is no doubt that I will go back here for my next inspection. 1
+This is the former Merchandise Mart on Independence. I just attended the Southern Christmas Show here the other night. Great place. It's HUGE! The Christmas show has been here for years. Lots of arts, crafts, food & festive stuff. A Christmas shopaholic's dream, a husband's nightmare! Plenty of parking ($6 to park) and tickets to the show are just $7.50 at all Harris Teeters with a Vic card ( I knew they were good for something). This place has all kinds of expos & shows throughout the year. The Southern Christmas Show is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! 1
+Food is good. Drinks are good. Expanded restaurant means that the waits are much shorter than they used to be. Seems cliche but the fish tacos are the way to go here. House margaritas are delicious and inexpensive (they also have an El Cheapo Marg that I think is only $3), but the house is way better and still a bargain at $5. Enjoy! 1
+Tried the fish tacos and they weren't really exciting. The place seems like a nice place to hang out and grab some drinks with friends but it's not worth a special trip. 0
+"Great place to visit while in Charlotte. I saw it on \""""Diners, Drive-ins and Dives\"""" so figured we'd give it a try, great choice!" 1
+"Ugh, stale chips mixed in w/ fresh chips. That's weak. My wife whose gluten intolerant, asked for corn tortillas since it's a taco place and the waitress said all they had was flour tortillas. I ordered the special which had green peppers in the tacos. Since I'm not a fan of green peppers I requested the special w/ out the peppers. Five mins. later the waitress came back and said the \""""chef\"""" couldn't take the peppers off my tacos as the special was a \""""pre-mix\"""". Pre-mix?! It's a damn taco, not French bouillabaisse! Once I heard that I knew I'd never eat here again. The food was decent but I'm not going back again." 0
+Another restaurant visit inspired by Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Went with my friend while visiting her in Charlotte. Was very excited to try their fish tacos and was not let down!\n\nThe meal started with their unique corn salsa, a delicious mix of corn kernels, green bell pepper and tomoatoes served with tortilla chips.\n\nFor lunch I ordered their Tuna tacos with a honey wasabi sauce which was served with a side of mashed potatoes mixed with jalapeno peppers sliced in and cheese. The tacos were excellent with plenty of tuna and the wasabi sauce was unique, tasty and had the right amount of kick to it. While mashed potatoes are not usually thought of as a Mexican side dish, they were delicious and the jalapenos and cheese really added to their flavor. The whole meal washed down with a local Charlotte craft beer was the perfect lunch on a cold winter afternoon! 1
+This is the 86th review of this restaurant so it's hard to make too many fresh comments, but I'll at least put my score into here for statistical purposes. I cruised through the NoDa area and when I saw Cabo I recalled the decent Yelp! reviews so I figured I'd give it a try. I went on a Monday night so it wasn't too busy (the rest of NoDa was a ghost town) and the service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the jalapeno & cheese 'mashers' which I presupposed meant mashed potatoes. Unfortunately, I was giving the beans and rice, kind of a downer as my GF ordered the beans and rice and we wouldn't get to see what both sides were like. In the server's defense, she did ask a moment after bringing it out if everything came out right. I enjoyed everything else enough to just overlook the error. The chips and salsa were good and, as this was my first time here, came as a bit of a pleasant surprise. Price-wise I think it was about what I expected $22 for two meals w/ water and tax+tip. If it was half that price I'd be here everyday perhaps. One more note, they let me switch the cilantro (yuck) white sauce for honey wasabi (yummy) sauce without a problem. 1
+I am not a seafood fan at all. The only time I eat it is when I am by the coast and that is out of obligation.\n\nThat being said, when someone decided we should go to a place that serves fish tacos, I could think of nothing more disgusting. But because I am always willing to try a restaurant's staple dish, I bravely tried a mahi mahi fish taco.\n\nI don't get surprised by non-desert foods a lot, but wow!! I loved it! In fact, for the next several days I actually had fish taco cravings. Since that experience I have been to a few places where they recommended their fish taco, hoping to satisfy the craving I would eat them but they were horrible compared to Cabo Fish Taco.\n\nI have now been back several times and have even guided a few friends into trying a fish taco. I still don't eat seafood but love these fish tacos. The complimentary homemade salsa is really good too.\n\nWord to the wise though, if you have a group bigger than four people, show up really early or plan on a wait. They don't take reservations. And only have a few places that seat bigger parties. 1
+Never thought I would ever say this....but I have found fish tacos as good as the ones I grew up with in California. Cabo is a fun and cool hangout in an already cool and eclectic NoDa neighborhood. 4 stars because my wife was not a fan of their margaritas, but if you are in downtown Charlotte pop over to this place, it's worth the wait 1
+Mediocre food. Absurd wait times. Cilantro in every pore of the meal. REALLY REALLY LOUD.\nCabo, I'm just not that into you. 0
+Hipster hangout. Flavorless food. Difficult parking. Expensive. Really? Really? Really? 0
+My husband and I came here around 4 on a Saturday afternoon after spending a couple of hours at the Dog Bar. We were pretty hungry although it was not quite yet dinner time, so we just wanted something to nosh on. \n\nWe decided to go here after all the rave reviews we had from friends. We were immediately seated and our drink orders taken. We decided to split the queso and a chicken quesadilla. Our waitress (as listed per the receipt) was JWOO. She was spunky with piercings and was perfect. She was quick and even asked the kitchen to split the quesadilla between 2 plates since we were splitting (that goes a long way). \n\nThe food was excellent, although I think the queso is meant to be taken down in 5 minutes, because once it starts cooling off it can get a bit hard. \n\nOverall we had a great time and will be back, especially if going to Dog Bar. 1
+One of my favorite places to eat in CLT! Not big fan of the complimentary salsa and chips (It's not a traditional salsa (has corn in it)). My favorite dish on the menu is the Tavaruna (Tuna Tacos) the honey wasabi sauce (it is not hot) but the flavor is incredible) (one of best dishes. 1
+People must like fishy fish tacos, because this place gets great reviews and a cool hangout, but every time I order fish tacos, they are very fishy. The plates and utensils are usually dirty, maybe is it part of NoDa style. I didn't enjoy myself. Sorry. 0
+Can 14 years make a difference in the life of a restaurant? At Cabo Fish Taco the answer is a resounding NO!\n\nThe last time before this week that I had a meal there was 2000. At the end of my meal I remarked that the fish was overcooked, tasteless and served barely above room temperature. The service was at best mediocre.\n\nAs we were in the area, a friend suggested we go there for lunch. I hesitated for a moment, but then figured they had to get better after 14 years. WRONG! Someone please tell me how/why this place is still in business!\n\nWhatever that corn stuff they bring to the table is was horrible. None of the condiments at the table could make it much better.\n\nOur waitress (in training) was pleasant enough. She recommended a daily special - Curried Fish (trout I believe) Taco. I had actually been in the mood for Indian food that day, so a Curried Fish Taco sounded like just the thing. WRONG! The curry flavor was so diluted that it tasted as though someone sprinkled just a dash of cheap curry powder on the fish while cooking.\n\nJenny's Cabo's Signature Taco (beer battered white fish) was dry, overcooked, and EXTRA crunchy. I surely would not want my signature on that!\n\nPerhaps I will wait another 14 years to see if they are able to earn that third star.... 0
+Was just down here on vacation, and I will be going back next time I am in Charlotte. This place is just simply amazing for food. I had some shrimp tacos that I loved. The app I had was average, and the beer selection was average as well. The waitress was just above average. If they just improve a few things, this is a 5 star place, but the food enough is reason to come back! 1
+After dinner at one night, my husband and I walked over to Nova's Bakery. I got a piece of cake, but was horribly disappointed. The cake was dry as if it were a few days old. I was also disappointed with their selection of baked goods at the counter. I expected more from a bakery that gets so much foot traffic. They have a very limited selection. 0
+I've been here a many times now for coffee and a breakfast sandwichs. The staff is very friendly and the store has a great eclectic vibe.\n\nThe food has always been great and I didn't find it bland like some previous posters. I'm not sure what they ordered but everything I've tried has hit the spot. Even their spicy food is well done. Their pepper filled Dragon Slayer breakfast sandwich hits the spot... spicy but not so much you can't taste the rest of the ingredients.\n\nSo far I've only hung out here in the morning but heard it's a fun place to be in the evening as well. 1
+LOVE this dive bar!! Talk about a fun, eclectic atmosphere...this is it!!! 1
+Just to set the record straight... as of now, the pool is free every day. How could that be? The expectation is that the bar is making money because guests are drinking, and the bartenders are making money because those drinkers are tipping. If everyone comes in wanting to just play pool for free, the tables will be locked up again. So, don't spoil it for everyone! :)\n\nEB's is 21 and up. Memberships are being renewed right now. Stop in, pay your dues, pick up your new membership card, and HAVE FUN! 1
+I was torn about leaving a negative review, as in the past I've had incredibly positive experiences with six different piercings at Sadu. However, after thinking back on today's events I feel compelled to issue a stern warning. Since Autumn left last fall, it seems as though the staff has been different each time I went in for work. This in itself is not an issue, why I write is to offer you warning that your experience will likely be ruined by the inhospitable staff who excel in condescension while offering a ham-handed piercing technique. After having both nipples pierced, a labret, an industrial, nose-ring, tongue, and ears spaced, and a multitude of other piercings, I am aware of what to expect when I decide to do further body modification. \n\nThe staff that was working was, simply put, rude. They were discussing disdainfully the questions that earlier clients had tendered and when they did take a break from verbally assailing these customers to help me they were short and discourteous. Since I was there for a tragus and not to make friends I tried to dismiss this effrontery. While the mood temporarily lightened once I went back for the piercing, the young lady with dreadlocks couldn't help but talk about herself for the entire time coming off as narcissistic and somewhat arrogant. Again, I soldiered on as I was terribly excited about the piercing despite the staff. If the verbal treatment of the staff wasn't sufficient to turn me off to Sadu permanently the piercer's brutish handling lacked any semblance of finesse. So I would give her skills five stars -- five stars that had each collapsed into a black hole and merged to form the largest black hole in the universe. \n\nIf you cannot afford a professional dominatrix to mistreat you I would thoroughly recommend Sadu, if on the other hand you are looking for a positive lasting experience I would go elsewhere.\n\np.s. to be completely fair they have great jewelry, but nothing you can't find online for the same price. Good luck. 0
+I've been here a bunch and I want to continue supporting this place, I really do. But they make it nearly impossible. The kitchen staff works hard and the food is OK. But the wait staff is often inattentive at best and surly at worst. (Example: the host refused to seat our party at an empty table in the no-smoking section and insisted we sit adjacent to the loud, nasty bar section.) After several such unpleasant experiences, I've given up. 0
+Really good food. My wife and I ate here today for lunch and unlike some of the other reviews got great food and service. I ordered the country fried steak with a side of chili and mashed potatoes. My wife ordered the chicken and dumplings and i was impressed by both meals. Both were made in house fresh to order and came out steaming. The cook actually brought the food out and everyone seemed concerned whether we like it or not which we loved. Our waitress was awesome and never left are drinks empty. For such a good meal and getting out of there only spending 26 dollars including tip i think that this is a wonderful spot to grab a meal. 1
+Music is an integral part of my life. If I don't go to at least 2 concerts every month I start to go through withdrawals. I'm a much bigger fan of smaller venues than massive sized arenas. When the venue is smaller the entire concert experience is enhanced because it's more intimate and you're closer to the artist. \n\nNeighborhood Theatre can seat a few hundred with mezzanine seating at stage right and floor seating facing the stage. The sound is great and spot on. You can easily hear every note that is played or sung. The only drawback is that the space is a bit dated and could use a few modern touches. Other than the decor I think this place is awesome and will definitely be back for more concerts or events. 1
+Let me start by saying two things - I agree with the previous post about the rates and caring nature of the staff. However, we had a less than ideal experience when using Commonwealth Animal Hospital near the end of the life of one of our kitties.\n\nAt the advice of our regular vet (a traveling vet), we took our limping kitty to get an xray done. The xray showed an old and healed hip fracture that probably occurred when she was a feral cat (before we adopted her). However, they didn't note the mass in her pelvis. She did not get better...and we made a new appointment, called for results, had to call back again because the doctor did not call back. After several rounds of phone tag and visits, we ended up at a specialist. When it was apparent that she had cancer and was near the end of her life, CAH was very compassionate in helping us make the decision to put her to sleep. We decided to get her cremated, and they said they would handle it and let us know when her ashes were ready to be picked up. About 2 weeks later, we got a bill from the crematorium. When we called them, they said the ashes had been delivered to CAH well before the bill was mailed...and they never called us. \n\nIn sum, they were very kind and sympathetic, but disorganized. We could have known what was going on with our kitty much sooner and settled into the notion that she was dying. And getting the bill before the ashes was really poor form. I doubt if we will go back. 0
+We recently transferred to Commonwealth Animal Hospital because of the horrendous service we were getting at Animal Medical. Equipped with an amazing staff, Commonwealth has done a great job at administering the shots to our two new cats. They've also done what Animal Medical failed to do multiple times (resulting in the deaths of one, maybe two, cats), and diagnosed a parasite in our kitten and successfully treated her. All of the vets we have gotten here have done a good job. \n\nAfter the loss of two cats this year, the terrific service at Commonwealth Animal Hospital has come as a welcome experience in our house. I'm positive that my family will continue to take our animals here. 1
+Never again. Waited this morning 30min and just now 40 min when originally told it would take 5 min. 0
+"I'm not a big fan of Charlotte. For me it is a lonely, soulless city of finance, and as an effete intellectual from the 919 end of the state, I must be completely opposed. \n\nBut damn this is a good casual place. I was interning there a few summers ago and some Charlotte friends happened to be in town for a few days and they led me here. I had the Cincinnati chili all the way and it was tasty and kept me full the rest of the night. I was able to enjoy \""""Wedding Crashers\"""" without worrying about an empty stomach.\n\nBest of all, it was like $5. And there was a ton leftover. That made me wish I wasn't going to the movies afterward, as it would have made an excellent leftover meal the next day." 1
+being a professional coffeesnob. This made me happy. Great service, the best cap in Charlotte, and a great place to hang out. I went to all the coffeehouses in Charlotte this won!! 1
+Tasty French Roast coffee? Super cool and friendly staff (this time)? AND not many hipsters clogging up the inside? Man oh man this is WAY more my speed.\n\nI sat in a corner sipping my coffee (and guiltily chowing down on a cranberry muffin) and retaking in the place. Sure, the walls still had ears (and some overpriced artwork), but I actually could sit and think and write. Then about 30 minutes later, one of my friends dropped in and some of the stories she was telling I could tell the MacBook guy was listening quite intently.\n\nWhile sitting in there, I heard The Decemberists, Temper Trap, and a bunch of other Leanne-approved alternative bands. Definitely an improvement of last time too.\n\nThank you Smelly Cat for a pleasant experience, I'll be back!\n\n(oh yeah, and Props for the Yelp sign at the counter AND the one on the door!) 1
+Entered Smelly Cat for the second time in my life the other day (first visit was a group meeting back when I was getting my MBA, and I'm trying to block that craziness from my mind, so this review is only for my most recent visit). \n\nWhat a wonderful little coffee shop. If I lived in NoDa, I would definitely support this small business instead of hitting up the big chains. The atmosphere is quite cool and laid back, and the staff was beyond wonderful. They had a ton of pastries and what looked like a mouth watering carrot cake, but I was there for one reason, and one reason only...caffeine.\n\nNicole W (being the fantastic community manager that she is) raved to me about the pour over coffee, so at Yelp's Passport to NoDa event earlier this week, I hightailed it over there to check it out. The wonderful Cathy (what a great name, huh?) walked us through the process of pour over coffee, which creates a very smooth cup o' joe. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson and my caffeine - with some steamed almond milk and honey. Very, very good. If you have the time to wait, I highly recommend checking it out. \n\nAnd to support the business even further, I purchased a nice little pullover. There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items for sale with the logo and location on them. I love me some quirky little gear. \n\nHead on in to Smelly Cat and sit inside if the weather isn't good, or grab one of the outdoor tables and soak up some vitamin D. Either way, you can feel good about supporting a small business in your area. 1
+A Charlotte classic! Not for the feint of heart or those on a diet. This is your standard greasy spoon dive. Great burgers, fried pickles, and other assorted grub. Was spotlighted on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives a couple of years back. 1
+I am a big fan of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives... so I thought I would really enjoy the Penguin. Sadly, on each occasion that I have eaten there, I have been very disappointed. I have tried their black bean burgers which I normally love but found theirs lacking. I also did not care for their vegetarian chili and found nothing special about their sides either. Personally, if I want good fried food, I prefer either the Bar-b-que King on WIlkinson Blvd or The Clock on South Blvd!\n2011 Update: NOW CLOSED 0
+Just one of those good ole fashion drive-in style places. Tons of history behind the establishment in a trendy area. Atmosphere was great and the deep fried pickles were bangin'. I would highly recommend a dose of The Penguin 1
+OK, let's be clear here, The Penguin is NOT closed. It is reopening in January 2011, that's been established by the family that has actually owned this awesome place for over 50 years. I can't wait to get in there an harden my arteries once again! Great burgers, fried pickles, cheap beer!! 1
+The original Penguin closed its doors on 10/24. Now, different people run it. If you're looking for the food and atmosphere that you found before October 2010, you'll have to look elsewhere. The wait staff wear uniforms, the menu is trademarked, and they didn't even make this stuff in the first place. The pickles are much worse, and the burgers just don't cut it. They also got rid of some staples too. Hit Pinky's or the Diamond for remnants of the real Penguin. The Penguin may have the same name, but it's as different as if a Burger King closed and a McDonald's opened in its place. 0
+this place has been Charlotted. that means a place was once cool and now the soul has been sucked out of it. 0
+The people who made the penguin what it is were pushed out by the late property owners greedy ass daughter. WILL NEVER SPEND A DIME HERE 0
+Don't be fooled, this place is nothing special! Had a BBQ sand and was nothing but disappointed. Why would anyone go out other their was to do a fried pickle? The sweet potato fries were nearly uneatable, once you got past the greasy exterior I think there was a sweet potato interior. 0
+"This was our first visit since the ownership has changed. No longer \""""THE Penguin\""""... the fried pickles that used to be epic are now overly fried and not as juicy and tangy. Overall, food was just not the same and grease abounds. We were shocked that we were literally the only people eating dinner there since we've never been in a situation that we didn't have to wait for a table, but then after the new versions of the food... I unfortunately understand why. What a bummer." 0
+"Well here I am doing an update a couple years later on the good ol' penguin. There was a rapid decline of this burger joint once new management took over. The original chef left and with that he took the delicious tasting burgers and fried pickles with him! There is nothing great about this place any longer and I have complained to the manager at least once about how the prices went up and the quality of the food went down. They never had anything to say about it, just \""""Im sorry you feel that way\"""" maybe they should get a clue before they go bankrupt. I refuse to go there anymore and that is a great loss for me, since this place was my number one choice for a tasty burger." 0
+I first went to the Penguin in 2008 and it was awesome. Hip vibe, crowded, cold beer, and delicious food. Alas, time has not been kind to the penguin. I have tried it several times since then when I found myself in downtown Charlotte and it has gotten progressively worse each time.\n\nThe food is still good - how can you go wrong with pimento cheese? However, the servers are clueless, the service slow, the menu is smaller, the beer selection is limited, the kitchen is slower. It is sad because the neighborhood has finally caught up with the coolness of what the Penguin used to be. Do yourself a favor and try one of the many new restaurants that have opened while the Penguin was resting on its TV appearances. Going to the Penguin will just leave you disappointed. 0
+This is the WORST MCDONALDS I HAVE EVER BEEN TOO!!! The staff is rude and the order is never right. How hard is it to make a mcdouble without onions and mustard. Every time I come here my order is never right and I have to go back... 0
+Good food and great prices. Can't beat $5 shock top pitchers. Pimento cheese sandwich is awesome and can't go wrong with the burgers...big block southern style! 1
+I just moved back to Charlotte last month & wanted to hit up an old haunt of mine- the Penguin. Now, I know what everyone is thinking & yes, I was that clueless. Thank goodness there was a couple walking down the street as I was getting out of the car that caught me up to speed on everything. So, my son & I headed around the block to the Diamond and BOY are we glad we did! \nI love the new menu which managed to incorporate all the old favorites- sweet potato fries, fried pickles, $5 pitchers of beer- along with an expanded selection (especially for vegetarians). The first time we visited, my son got a corn dog & I got the meatless meatloaf & omg, you HAVE to put this in your mouth!! Delicious! Even the five year old ate a few forkfuls. The two of us also spit an order of gravy fries (there were a ton of leftovers, too).\nI went back a few weeks later with a girlfriend & we were feeling a need to indulge in bar food. Ended up ordering both gravy fries & sweet potato fries, a regular hot dog & a jumbo soy dog. They were just what we were wanting!! Along with the fact that our eyes were larger than our stomachs, the large portion sizes assured us that we left with two boxes of leftovers! 1
+"I've gone to the Diamond an many occasions, and it has always been spotty. One visit terrible, one visit pretty good, but never great. After my visit this past weekend, I guess I'm calling it quits. The bottom line is that it's not worth going to a place when the odds are the service and food will sorely disappoint. \n\nWe had two people visiting from out of town, and forgot Dish was closed, so we figured \""""hey, the Diamond wasn't too bad last time, let's go there.\"""" Luckily, there was no wait, the four of us sat down, asked what the specials were and it turned out they were out of the specials. Two of us then ordered the black bean burger. They were out of that too. We got some other stuff, and a starter of fried pickles, which were okay. My friend asked the waiter if the tomatoes were fresh, because she was thinking about a BLT. The waiter seemed offended and gave a dismissive, \""""yes.\"""" Then we waited and waited for the food. It took way too long to come out.\n\nWe finally got our dishes. I was okay with mine, but everyone else was very disappointed. It was as if Diamond shops for the absolute bottom-rung ingredients. If you put a salad on a menu, it should be at least somewhat appetizing. The small block burger was a sad, ugly thing. The tomatoes were hard and without much flavor. One person at our table referred to the general quality of the food as \""""disgusting.\"""" I was embarrassed to have brought friends there.\n\nThe take-away lesson here is that it's great to be a local institution. It's great to have cool decor and a loyal clientele. But if you're a restaurant, it's still all about the food for most of your patrons. You need to have quality food. And don't think you can get away with serving mediocre grub just because you call yourself a diner. Especially when you're charging $9 or more for some plates. A lot of real diners serve superior food at half the price.\n\nSo the Diamond is still a great place to get a drink, but they've got to overhaul nearly everything when it comes to their food." 0
+"What a disappointment. Mediocre, overpriced food. The pimento cheese \""""sandwich\"""" is about a nickel's worth of cheese on two overly dry, overtoasted pieces of bread. The chicken and dumplings was a small watery bowl of dry chicken and, again, about a nickel's worth of dumplings. The hummus and pita was fine. The kids mac and cheese was average. The bill? Nearly 40 bucks, which is about twice as much as it should have been. This is the kind of overrated place that everyone is supposed to love because of its retro hipster vibe. But the food is better at Waffle House." 0
+I went with my wife for lunch we were curious since we use to go to Penguin, and was a little disappointed the food was bland and the service was just o.k. 0
+I really, really want to like The Diamond. It's cheap, convenient to my house, and my friends like it. Maybe I'm ordering the wrong things, but I'm just not even impressed enough to want to go without being decently drunk first. The first two times I went, I got breakfast food. Breakfast is kind of why I go to diners, I love it. Unfortunately, the Diamond can't manage cooking scrambled eggs. They came out rubbery and overdone both times. \n\nMy friends agreed that their breakfast is terrible and said I just had to try their lunch/dinner menu instead. Well, I gave it a shot with one of their signature sandwiches, a pork burger with onions, bacon, and cheddar. Three bone shards later, I decided I couldn't finish my pork burger and moved on to the sweet potato fries I had paid an upcharge to get. Mushy. My friend's regular fries tasted great, but they didn't get the sweet potato ones right. \n\nThe $20-for-2 dinner bill would have been a consolation if only the service had been quick enough to bring us our bill and the extra meal we had ordered. Unfortunately, just like some of our party's drinks and silverware, the server had forgotten and we had to wait another 15 minutes while they hustled it out of the kitchen. Meh. 0
+Throwback Diner - good atmosphere, food, staff - had the 1/4 chicken BBQ dipped with Mac n cheese + homemade chips and 1/3 lb beef burger - all very tasty! Will go back again. 1
+Food was pretty darn good. Good portions for a good price. Inside decor and menu is adorable. Booth backs are uncomfortable if there is someone sitting behind you. It then turns into a battle to see who will end up hunched over with a back ache. Service was definitely a little lacking. We came in two hours before closing and our waitress' closing duties took precedence over our service. I would get that if we were there thirty minutes before closing, but we weren't. 1
+For stars for a great back patio! other than that it's a bar, and a big one. But yea, don't bother staying inside. Nothing wrong with the inside but it's like so many other bars out there. The patio on the other hand is special and worth your business. 1
+Great beer selection good food fried okra is awesome. Good local bar lots of character. Ping pong and cornhole in the outdoor patio. 1
+Good greasy spoon. Quick and Cheap breakfast even on the weekends. Don't expect anything fancy, but for the price and the fact that it's walking distance, it's hard to beat. 1
+What did the mop say to the floor? Nothin'... They've never met. I dont think I have ever eaten in a dirtier establishment. I'm not talking about a day old mess more like months of dirt on the dining area floor... Balled up napkins and old french fries.\n\nBut I did stay and ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with fries. $7.10 with water... The sandwich was good but nothing spectactular. The fries were fresh and hot. If I go back it will be for breakfast most likely. 0
+"Jock Strap Central!!! Hey Man, where else are you going to find \""""Nasty Pig\"""" brand apparel (really I had never heard of it)! Now I have!\n\nJock Straps on Central! If Curiosity can kill a cat, then what do you think satisfaction would do! The Yelp listing for this business is : White Rabbit Books and Things, They do have a FEW books! They have Rainbow Lollipop Dils, that's right! The REAL reason for me bringing my Girlfriend here was to get a Gift for Neal and Bobs Chinese Gift Exchange Ugly Christmas Sweater Holiday Gathering - My Heart was set on a bottle of \""""Swiss Navy\"""" or \""""Gun Oil\"""", then the Sugar Bear (I do not know what he is really called - Bear shaped like you get Honey in at the Grocery) Bear shaped bottle of Lube... Pistol Pete Underwear and wait a minute, Swiss Navy? Switzerland is landlocked! \n\nSo we went for the Lube and stayed for the Underwear and and maybe a video, yes it was a video, as we looked at a display my Girlfriend said \""""what are these\"""" I said \""""I think they are air fresheners\"""", I was REAL WRONG... These \""""Apparatuses\"""" looked totally Innocent and the Narrator was so Professional sounding as he explained how the product would provide a more enjoyable experience for the man who wants the most innovative design for handling \""""D\"""" tool__ being Handy by himself (you know)!\n\nWe forgot to look for some cool Swimwear for me... Who is looking for Swimwear this time of the year... Mid 70's outside in December... I am!!! \n\n * * * * * The rest of my review is for : : ENTERTAINMENT Purposes only!! * * * * *\n\nHistory of the Jop Strack according to Rod0... (this is not a Fairytail, though you can call it one if you like)... The Jopstrap as I remember was required \""""epuiptment\"""" (the Coaches actually called it \""""Equipment\"""") for Junior High Gym Class! Some guys loved them, some loved to love them and some LOVED to hate them... After High School we invented something we called the \""""H-jock\"""" named after Handy Randy Hjock! \n\nPerforming without a \""""net\"""" ...The H-jock consisted of Duct Tap leg straps and a thumb tacked (maybe misnamed if you say thumb) and that is it, no net, just Duct Tape leg straps and a \""""thumb tack\""""...s" 1
+My wife and I just stopped at the Dairy Queen on central on our way home. I got the pumpkin pie blizzard. I was giddy like a school girl. There were tiny hairs all over my entire blizzard. It was repulsive. I will never go there again, and this is depressing, because Dairy Queen in Philly was a high school hang out for me. 0
+A diner should be able to consitently make your eggs the right way, this place just cant seem to get it right, ITS CALLED over medium people its not that hard. I rather frequent Liberty east or the Big view 0
+This is a family restaurant and has pretty much everything on the menu and some Greek goodies as well. I had their special pork tips with rice. It was definitely YUM!! The portion was huge. The seating area is clean and our server was quite pleasant. 1
+HUGE menu. The fries are the only thing I don't care for. Service tonight was great. 1
+Greek Family ran love it. The Turkey and stuffing is full of flavor. The menu is large very large but you will find some thing for you. And the spinach bite dinner just eat it. 1
+I asked a young male waiter on saturday am 07/14 to have home fries lightly browned, they came to table well done, decided to overlook this. Then before finishing my plate and cofffee, I had to use the restroom, when I came back to my table a lady was clearing the table and rmoving all that was left! I used to be a regular but now I will eat somewhere else! 0
+"After years of wanting to check this place out, I finally headed down Central Ave. I arrived at 11:15 and the placed was packed. I joined those waiting and watched as the disarray of settings took place. After being seated, I waited, at my dirty table, over 10 minutes before even being approached. I ordered the Sunday Turkey, Gravy, and Stuffing Special, with mashed potatoes and corn as the sides. I was offered bread and said yes. The bread was stale and cold. As I waited over 20 minutes I admired the dirty floors and rude servers. My dish was finally delivered and looked like a mound of gravy, and was cold. I asked to have it reheated and was given a not-so-friendly look. Once I was able to dive in the stuffing had no flavor and was so soggy. The turkey was okay, but destroyed with the \""""out of the can\"""" yellow gravy. The mashed potatoes and corn were okay, but I can imagine the corn was frozen. Definitely disappointed and will not return." 0
+One of Charlotte's best DIners. I've lived in NY and Chicago and have been to many and this compares. Brings back memories every time I dine here. 1
+The very best Turkey and Dressing I have Ever had (sorry, Mom!). The turkey was tender and moist, and along with the delicious stuffing and gravy, practically melted in my mouth. I love that they're open so late! The wait staff were very attentive and helpful. Huge menu, beautiful house-made desserts. I look forward to eating there again next time I'm in Charlotte. 1
+After few times finding instant noodles, and some frozen products are a year or so past due date, I stopped going although they are just mile away from my house. Just make sure you check the date on the package. 0
+Finally found the time to check this place out after hearing many good things about it. Upon first glance, I wanted to get back in my car and speed away. Interior is pretty basic and bare bone but the food!!!!!! *JESUS* Was amazing! I love the amount of vegetables that came with the pho, great service, and a great price. Might take the #1 spot on my pho spots in Charlotte list! 1
+"O M G. I need to update this one fur-shure. It had been a few month's since having something from here. What the heck happened? \n\nI soooooo *proudly* wrote the very first review for this place and have been recommending them since. I too went the first time based on a recommendation. NOT anymore due to our last takeout order. \nTo be nice: It. Was. Bad. \n\nFour of us placed an order. The chicken enchiladas were diced up pieces of dried out chicken, rolled up in dried out tortillas, with a thick glob of cheap ass cheese, covered with the salsa rojo(so the menu says) which in reality, was canned hunts tomato sauce with some black pepper tossed in for good measure.Seriously, it was so obvious when I opened the container and \""""that canned sauce smell\"""" slapped me in the face. My friend who ordered the very same thing, claims to have been slapped twice. \n\nThe beef fajitas were a takeout dish full of peppers and onions (where's da beef ? Oh there it is, pointing to about four slivers hiding under the P&O's ) we asked for corn tortillas and searching through the takeout for them I said \""""Oh who ordered papusas\"""" NO ONE did! Those things, that were as thick as a papusas, were the corn tortillas for the fajitas. No thank you. \n\nGood thing we ordered back up tacos. They're always good. \nWRONG. Again, back to the *dried out * theme. Where's the garbage?\n\nEven the salsas, green and the red, WAYYYY off. \nI know places have their \""""OFF NIGHTS \"""" but damn. \n\nOne thing that has not changed, unfortunately, is the use of little plastic baggies for the condiments on the takeout orders." 0
+I am a salvadoran-american so I know good salvadoran food when I see it...\nhowever this place just does not meet my standards for good salvadoran food in fact i spent my after-noon throwing up after visiting this place..... I could never get desperate enough for salvadoran food to come here No,no,no .... Pupusas from here are EXTREMELY OILY just not appetizing at all ... The yuca frita was also disgusting OILY FOOD FOLKS DON'T COME HERE 0
+"First off, this whole review is based off To-Go, so I just wanted to note this.....\n\nI grew up in New York and just moved to Charlotte from just outside New York City....basically Italian Central! I have ate a ton of great Italian food and am Italian myself.\n\nWhen I walked into Portofino, I felt like I was back in Westchester! Slices on the counter, garlic knots....all of the good stuff.\n\nI have not had the pizza, but have tried a few dinners. The stuffed shells were awesome, and included a huge portion! The chicken Parm was great, and again huge portion. All meals are served with a salad (delicous homemade \""""house\"""" dressing and a full small loaf of freshly baked bread.\n\nThis place is in a somewhat sketch plaza on Eastway.....it's kinda weird that it's there, but that doesn't really matter! It is my new \""""Go to\"""" Italian spot when I want a taste of home." 1
+Perfect pizza! Found this place on Yelp on the way out of the Charlotte Airport. It looked so good I actually turned around and back-tracked a few miles. So glad that I did! Friendly staff and great food! Real Italian food - from a guy who grew up in Jersey b 1
+I love this place. Relatively small simple menu with around 5-8 constantly changing specials. Always very high quality food that tastes great. Has that small neighborhood place feel. One of my favorite places in Charlotte to eat. If I had to come up with one negative thing, the parking situation could be better. 1
+If you're at the hospital and want something other than hospital food, this place may be the ticket. Right across the street, you can get a good variety of food. It's quick and easy and not too expensive. Just don't go for the atmosphere because, well, there isn't much. But keep your head down and that won't matter much. 0
+Especially love just do it! Same Time Next Year was fabulous. 1
+"No no.. Boston Market ? HUH go back to Boston with your nasty food and prices give me a break 1 piece of chicken 2 spoons of veg 10 bucks?When I saw 3 Cops eating for free?I know it happens all the time I guess its the \"""" if we give them free food we will get more protection?\"""" with plate fulls of Food and by the way they did not need it . I will pay anything but when the food is nasty .. I swear I was praying to the toilet God all night after eating here.. Never again .Its a great idea.. If the food was not so terrible . \n\nPS there maybe locations that actually have food that you can eat but,, the few Charlotte NC location are terrible EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK" 0
+"My husband and I had dinner at Providence Cafe on a Wednesday evening at 7:30, the place was not very busy and we easily were one of the last tables there when we left at 8:45. The food was ok - good but the service was terrible. This was a celebratory dinner and we usually take our time at dinner but we were unfortunately rushed thru the entire meal, and I couldn't understand why...since there wasn't by any means a lack of tables. We had no time to enjoy our wine before our salads arrived and I wasn't even half way done with my salad by the time the entree appeared. My husband had to get up to get our own fresh ground pepper. And our water glasses were never filled so I finally asked for more water and Emily the waitress only filled my glass, even though my husband's glass was empty and was right next to mine. Never smiled, didn't know how to describe the restaurant she works at. Since this was both of our first times dining here we asked her (as a test to get her talking), \""""What kind of restaurant would you describe this place as?\"""" Her reply, \""""I don't know, good question.\"""" I believe PC has been around for quite some time but if they want to keep their tables full they better start hiring a bit better. On a good note, the 2 man band that was playing was excellent. The salads weren't worth ordering for $6 but the Flounder entree and shrimp and grits were pretty good but unfortunately I probably won't come back because of the service, or the lack there of." 0
+I just want to get rid of my Acne scars, but he prescribed me with a very strong medicine with very strong side effects even he knows I can't take it. I felt really sick. Then he gave me another facial gel, I just used it twice and got serious allergy for days with affects my work too. Then he prescribed me with another liquid which contains alcohol to cure the allergy, which make my face even burned more!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to use iced milk to cure myself now. If you are pretty and don't want to become ugly, then never go to Charles Brown's office!! 0
+The girl behind the desk was so sweet and helpful. I have thick, curly, dry hair, and I am picky about my layers. The stylist she put me with was amazing, and so were the products. I am never going back to Aveda again!!!! I highly recommend this place!! Well worth the money if you want a GOOD haircut. 1
+I will never go back to this Rite Aid! I had a problem with a very expensive product there and the staff was very rude to me. The assistant manager spoke down to me and treated me like I was stupid. She did nothing to help me or the situation. It was so bad I left in tears and will never go back. 0
+Service is AWEFUL due to management not scheduling enough servers. The ONLY reason I'm giving this 2 stars is for the pizza and servers who had to step up due to our original server's incompetence. There was a female bartender with glasses who was extremely rude. Might come back I when it's not so busy. 0
+The food here is good, but wasn't exactly what I was expecting. Everything was was good quality and well prepared (and fast!) and the price was very reasonable. My wife and I both ordered the 1/4 rotisserie chicken (white) which came with cornbread and two sides. I got the baked beans and the special: spicy mac & cheese. The first thing I tried was the cornbread, and found it had jalape\u00f1os and whole kernels of corn baked in. I know some people really like the whole corn in the cornbread thing, but I'd rather keep my breads and vegetables separate. Next up was the spicy mac & cheese. I love mac & cheese, and I've become a big fan of having a bit of hot sauce added to give it some kick, so I was really excited about this. It certainly had the spicy; it had lots of jalape\u00f1os mixed in and was quite hot. What it was lacking was the cheese. There was no creaminess to it at all. The baked beans, however, were very good. They also had jalape\u00f1os mixed in (are you sensing a theme here?), but only had a subtle kick which was balanced with a slightly sweet tangy sauce. As for the chicken, the flavor was excellent but most of the breast was pretty dry. The wing, on the other hand, was quite juicy. If you're looking for really moist chicken you might have better luck with the dark meat. There were no jalape\u00f1os in the chicken. 1
+If you are thinking of a place for lunch and dinner, Skyland wouldn't be my top choice, or my second choice. Their food is decent, I won't say it's good or bad, just decent. It is by far the best place open past 11pm though. Their breakfast is pretty good I will say, and they serve it 24/7. It's very affordable with most items about 5 - 9 dollars. \n\nBreakfast 4/5 stars\nLunch/Dinner 2/5 stars\nAfterhours Dining 5/5 stars 1
+This would be the the kind of place I would normally like and, therefore, I have tried it several times. The service was good and the people were friendly, but I found the vegetables to have an odd chemical taste to them. Maybe it's just my taste buds, but the other reviewers seem to like it. 0
+I am a fan of diners. Skyland is one of the many Greek-owned restaurants in town, but one of the very few (if any at all) that opens on Christmas Day. It's a 24-hour spot mostly (I think it's closed Sunday late night through Monday morning). I used to come here during the wee early morning hours after a night of partying like a rockstar. Lately I've been here more for their dinner blue plates. \n\nThe food here is typical home-cooking. Fried livers have enough to be shared (don't ewww me!). Cabbage rolls are good, but it's only on Fridays (or is it Saturdays?). I personally don't care for their mac & cheese (it's dry and not too flavorful). Cabbage & oven potatoes are my favorites. Fried apple sticks as a side can be consumed as a dessert :) The best part of eating dinner here is the complimentary cup of soup. I'm a soup addict. The weirdest thing here is their YELLOW gravy, I swear it glows! I was a bit taken back by it, but I needed gravy for my turkey & dressing last night, so I hope I am not turning any yellow-er today (lol, Asian joke). And to be fair, the ladies that work here aren't rude all the time. In fact mostly they're very southern diner nice.\n\nI give them 4-stars because it's a reliable & affordable place to eat. They don't care if you sit there all night (and I have, studying). 1
+What can I say? This was one of a very few places opened late-late in the QC, so it gets the job done. The portions are large, yet the flavor is just ok. The service was pretty decent as well as the prices. May go back in the future, but it will not be number one on my list of options. I know Charlotte is no DC or NYC, but we really could use more variety for late night dining. 0
+I will first say we only ordered pizza and have never come in for a full dinner so perhaps this is unfair to review but this was my experience. Very friendly and cute little restaurant and the menu looked pretty good from what I saw online, but we only wanted a pie to go. I gotta say, we were disappointed. I was skeptical about brick oven because generally speaking the best pizza does not come out of a brick oven. We have tried most of the local pizza joints and have not had good luck of late and we try our best to stay away from the national chains. I wanted to like the pizza, but it just wasn't very good. The crust was so thin it was soggy everywhere but the edges. The edge crust was tasty and that was the highlight, which ironically is usually the least enjoyable part of a pizza. Since the crust was so thin and soggy in the middle, it did not fill us up and it could not support much sauce or toppings either. Pizza is supposed to have a thin crust, but that doesn't mean it should be so thin that its soggy and without structure enough to hold a tasty sauce, cheese and toppings. I've lived in different parts of Charlotte and for some reason all the good places are up on the northern side of town. I guess we'll have to start driving a little further for it. I give up on any place south of Harris Blvd. 0
+Was excited to come here. Brought kids. Awful service. Nasty. Got sick. Do not recommend. 0
+What is wrong with you people. how hard is it to give a quote for a part and to replace it. even a doctor can give a price for a flu shot. if thats too difficult to accommodate maybe be they should be repairing cars. the other shop was able to give me a quote for my pump and labor for my mercedes with no problem and he didn't even ask me to bring it in. maybe the rest of you guys have time to need an education on being a smart shopper. and larry what an ignorant fool insulting someone for his own experience. 0
+Local outdoor store with a small selection of clothes and gear. The selection for rock climbing gear was very limited. The store was clean and well organized. Prices were on par with MSRP. So, why two stars? Well, I don't particularly care for being followed around by employees as I peruse the store. I'll take my business elsewhere. 0
+My 400th review!\n\nWhere I'm not the biggest fan of getting in and out of this shopping center, I'm a fan of quite a few of the businesses found here. This place opened up in the 50's and was a hot ticket for shopping...and still is(?). Come here on the regular and a few of my favorites are:\n\nPark Place Theatre\nCarolina Soda Shoppe\nGreat Outdoor Provision (sometimes)\nBlackhawk Hardware (free popcorn!)\nThe Flying Biscuit\n\nIt's a great place to shop. Getting out of here onto Woodlawn is a little tough. Beware of long lines of cars. 1
+I took my daughter here and it was a very bad experience. The two men were very opinionated about their conservative politics and imposed their views on us, plus the haircut was bad. 0
+"Short wait, and they did change my oil, so that was good. But I won't go here again and this is why: They \""""inflated\"""" all my tires to 34 psi, even though they are rated for a higher pressure, and were in fact inflated to the proper, fuel saving pressure before the oil change. By the time the guy came in the waiting room and told me that they had inflated all my tires to 34 psi, they had already rolled my car out, so it was too late.\n\nOn top of all that, they're not cheap, and they do that annoying thing where they try to sell you new air filters, trans service, yadda yadda yadda." 0
+Fast quick service! My first time here took down my name address and asked if I wanted to use conventional oil or something else. Waiting room was please and clean, weren't too pushy with the filters and other stuff they try to sell you. They also vacuum out your interior and wash your window which is always a plus , overall good service I will continue to come here if I'm in the area. 1
+"I hate giving just average reviews, but I think this really was a 2 star experience. \n\nOur server was awful. She was nice but, sorry, pretty dumb. The soup of the day was minestrone and she said \""""Don't even ask me what's in it, cause I have no idea.\"""" Really?? I think she was trying to be funny, but it was odd. Would you ever say that as a server? And don't most people know what's in minestrone anyway? \n\nSo then we ordered our meals. I got the sirloin and my husband the ribeye. The steaks came and were put in front of us. I was pretty sure they were switched so I asked the server. She said \""""No, I know this cause of the fat line right here, that means it's a sirloin.\"""" REALLY?!?! Anyone who knows anything about steak knows that sirloin is pretty lean and ribeye is very fatty. I couldn't believe it. I also thought I tasted some Old Bay on my steak. No thanks, I like just salt and pepper. I was very unimpressed with the salad too. Iceberg doesn't do it for me. \n\nOn the good side, the hostess and I'm guessing the manager were very nice. Unfortunately, I probably won't be back :(" 0
+Over rated.Drinks and Food are over price. 0
+We have been to the Beef and Bottle several times in the past and always had a good experience. The food has always been good and the service as well. Unfortunately, I recently had a very unsettling phone conversation with the manager as I was trying to set up a reservation. 4 couples bought a Living Social with the hopes of having a nice dinner together. It says in the fine print of the coupon that you can only use one per table. I was hoping that we might be granted an exception, especially when I explained that it would be the same for them either way - we would come and sit at 4 separate tables and use 4 vouchers OR they could just let us sit together. Alas, no exception and a very rude manager as I tried to explain how they were not going to be out any more money. Oh well . . . . . . One of our favorites just became NOT one of our favorites . . . . . . It's not so much that I didn't get the answer I wanted, it was the way I was treated on the phone - definitely not professional and quite rude. 0
+Life is funny and ironic sometimes. When I was a wee teen ravaging the streets of Southern California, I always had this notion old people were odd and boring. They had weird hobbies like radio controlled planes and had very different perspectives on life.\n\n16 years later and here I am, an adult male who has kinda matured and now perusing different hobbies and interests. \n\nDifferent things like home aquariums. I mean, WTH, Fish? How can boring ole fish be so gratifying? I turned into the dudes I used to make fun of.\n\nOh well. \n\nSo hello Fintastic, Charlotte's premier aquatic HQ. They stock supplies for all environments: Ponds, salt, fresh, brackish.\n\nLots of fish. Saltwater, freshwater, skrimps, snails, frogs. They have it all. They even have a shark you can feed on Sundays and I even saw an Alligator Gar in the pond for sale! 1
+"It's a burger king, so I won't say much about the food. It was just what you would expect out of a Burger King. \n\nI don't normally review fast food places, but people should know that something is off at this Burger King. \n\nOkay, first of all, I walked in, and went to use the restroom after several hours on the road. Well. An employee made the very odd decision to prop the door open. While I was \""""mid-flow.\"""" It's hard for men to stop urinating when they start, especially if they have to go really bad. So, I was standing there, whizzing away and, just to repeat, the employee came and propped the door open. Why would they do such a thing? Let's just throw privacy out the window. \n\nMaking matters worse, a little girl was confused by the open door, and must have assumed it was the little girl's room, and walked in for a second. So, great, having my genitals out in the presence of a child. Just lovely. I growled/shouted \""""Wrong Bathroom\"""" at the kid, and seemingly terrified, she ran away, and fell on her butt on the way out. \n\nEven worse, as I was washing my hands I heard her mom start screaming at her for the mistake. \n\nI was a little shaken at this point, and sort of stumbled up to the ordering counter to get my spicy chicken sandwich. Nobody was serving me, as I stood there trying to not look annoyed, and then the little girl with her mom walked to the other register, and were promptly served by a dwarf working at the other counter. \n\nLook, I'm glad that Burger King is cool with employing Dwarves, I'm sure it's not easy for \""""little people\"""" to find gainful employment. But come on lady, I wasn't trying to insult you when I stood at the wrong counter, I just couldn't see you. \n\nWhen I adjusted to her cash register (heaven forbid she come to my register or alert me to her presence), the cashier was kind of unpleasant. I hope nobody spit on my food. \n\nOh yeah, the Spicy chicken sandwich was fine, it tasted the same way it would at any other burger king." 0
+Tried this place several times on the chance the first time I went they were just having an off night? I was wrong..The bartender and the server were rude...and the prices sky high..both times left me with a bad taste in my mouth..enough said..don't waste your time 0
+Mediocre food, average atmosphere...it did not live up to the billing it had been given by a friend. 0
+Portofino serves up delicious Italian food and has an extensive menu, with pasta, meat dishes, pizza and subs. I've been there for dinner a couple times and tried the lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. I'd recommend both dishes. The servings are pretty large so chances are you'll have leftovers to take home. The warm garlic bread is also a plus, as is the long wine menu. The restaurant has a cute intimate decor and the service is friendly. It's a good dinner spot for a romantic date. 1
+Best home cooked Italian joint in NC so far. Their special was awesome! I wanted to get the Shrimp Scampi, but they had a special with shrimp and scallops and I couldn't so no. Glad I didn't. Absolutely the best thing ever. Give this place a try! 1
+If you've tired of the standard mall toy store fare, Bedford Falls may be for you. They aren't exactly a learning store, where you'll find stuff that kids don't like - they actually have things that kids can enjoy as well, but they can enjoy in the process: Things like volcanos, build-your own slime kits and even potato guns.\n\nYou can of course find Thomas toys, army men, stuffed animals, books and all manner of kids toys as well, and the staff is first-rate at helping you find what you might need. 1
+My husband and I really like this tattoo shop. Derek was our tattoo artist. He had me convinced this was where I would want to get a tattoo because he sketches all his work. All my tattoos are unique and have always been sketched from an artist off the top of their head. I prefer to have a tattoo that nobody else will have (it might be similar but never my exact tattoo, unlike people who chooses a tattoo from the wall or the set of pics in other shops). Derek made me feel comfortable. He was friendly, funny and informative. We will definitely go back for another tattoo. This shop does piercing as well and have plenty of body jewelry to choose from. As far as parking, there is parking in the back and the walk to the door isn't far at all. 1
+This place is awesome. Moved to CLT in desperate need of Korean food/people. I got hooked up here with both. Owner is very friendly and I can find everything that I'm looking for here. My mom is back in California, but the owner told me to call her Mom... =)\n\ndmo out 1
+You can usually find a line coming out of this place during weekday lunches and breakfast. I was lucky enough that this morning there wasn't. I got my chicken minis hot and fresh. My only complaint as always is why don't they serve chicken minis all day? 1
+I usually meet my friends here for lunch as it is a good midpoint between uptown and South Charlotte. Parking can be a little tricky for this area, but I've always found a spot, somewhere close.\n\nThe line inside is always pretty quick, and there are an abundance of children during lunch time, as there is a pretty good play place attached. If you don't like children, I suggest going somewhere else. \n\nThe servers are nice and the food is good, what I've come to expect from a Chick Fil A, and have never been disappointed here. 1
+Awesome burger! The place looks so great since the renovation! Great dessert that's new! Macadamia brownie with gooey Carmel. And ice cream! Meatloaf is a great entree as well! Great staff and awesome head chef! 1
+I will not be returning as a client due to an extremely rude female doctor that attempted to reprimand me for questioning the services rendered as well as the amount of the bill. It is our right as a client to ask questions about what we are paying for as well as question the care for our animals, and as a business it is their job to make the clients feel comfortable enough to do so. They did the very opposite and unfortunately most of my prior visits there have been met with rude cold customer service. If they can't provide their human clients with respect and kindness when we are the ones footing the bill \nit is unnerving to think how they treat the animals when they are in their care. 0
+Let's just start by saying - This place ROCKS!\n\nAs I have done in the past I use Yelp, and the Open Table Reservations to make the weekends more enjoyable by placing reservations online more than a week in advance. \n\nOur reservations were for 7:15pm and we were promptly seated at 7:15pm. Our servers name was Ann Marie and she was fantastic. She provided a few good suggestions for the meals and was very quick to keep our glasses full.\n\nI had the Chicken Marsala w/ wild rice and vegetables (I have added a picture), and my wife had the Petite Filet. Her meal was fantastic as I was able to swipe a piece or two of her steak. It was perfectly cooked and was very tender. Kudos to the chef. Mine was even better than the photo. The chicken was tender, the marsala sauce was perfect, and had just the right blend of mushrooms to bring out the delightful flavors and it even smelled as wonderful.\n\nThis is definitely on the short list as it was very solid in its food,the staff, and the service.\n\nOh heck, I only gave it four stars, but believe me, it may be worthy of the 5th.\n\nI will be back.......and I am hoping it will be as wonderful.\n\nI would strongly recommend this place. If you have heard of this place and can't find it, it is because it is behind the Fresh Market off of Providence Road and has only one road into its location, it is not like you will just stumble upon it, you must search it out.\n\nRemember to mention Yelp, and you get 10% off your bill.\n\nNCFoodGuy 1
+As the only upper end shopping center in Charlotte, SouthPark Mall garners 4 stars, since there is nothing else to compare it to, however, it is no different that any typical mall in a larger city with higher end retailers. \n\nThe usual offerings that have now become so commonplace in subburban settings, such as Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Ralph Lauren, Aveda and the like are represented in this well kept shopping center, but if you are visiting from a larger city, you might find it to be on the smallish scale. 1
+"This is one of my favorite malls, period. Don't let the presence of Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom throw you; there is plenty here for the budget minded as well as the high end customer. Every major category of merchandise is represented here, save for major appliances, and there are already plenty of places to get those anyway.\n\nMy favorite stores for bargains are the seemingly least likely places to look. I love going to SouthPark and checking the sale racks at Belk (it's a four level showplace with everything you can think of; it puts my local Belk stores to shame) Dillard's, Nordstrom, Sur la Table (kitchen wares, pronounced sur la tab), The Art of Shaving (men's grooming products), Crate & Barrel and any number of other upscale stores that have \""""killer\"""" sales and clearances. \n\nIf all else fails, you can eat. This mall boasts a major food court along with several sit-down restaurants and in-store restaurants at Nordstrom and Belk." 1
+Went here a few weeks ago for my yearly (happened last 3 years ago...ha) skin scan. Large comfortable waiting area with TV's, though didn't wait long. Had a lot of questions and the Doctor was very helpful. Thorough and informative. Nurses followed up sooner than expected on the results. Place is a little tricky to find. If you're using mapquest or the map app, it's a little off, so make sure you go through the Firefighter Rd. intersection (coming from Uptown area) and take the next right into the complex...2630 building is all the way in the back. 1
+I absolutely loved this place. It is full of eclectic items, all of which are hand crafted by artisans all over the world. The buyers for this store travel abroad to support these artists, and everything in the store is fair trade. Extra points for the fact that the company is not-for-profit. \n\nHere you will find lots of woven baskets, items made out of carved wood and stone, jewelry, candles, CD's, and other miscellaneous items that are totally unique and exquisite. This is kind of place that you'd want to spend a while browsing, taking it all in, even though it's not a huge space. You can listen to the Putomayo CD playing while you browse, and you could even make a purchase of one of the mixes. The women who work here are extrememly friendly and knowledgeable of the products being sold, and ever so willing to help. Check out the pics I've attached - lots of cool things! 1
+Don't get alterations done once you purchase the suit! We purchased 12 suits for our bridal party and when my fianc\u00e9 went to pick his up from getting the pants hemmed, he found that they had simply folded almost 6 inches of fabric up underneath the pant leg which made them bulky and heavy. When he complained they agreed that it was not done properly and he waited while they fixed it, only to find that there were now large holes in the fabric that you could see from a distance. We had to get another pair of pants and definitely took them somewhere else for alterations. Also, when we picked up the suit it wasn't pressed at all, it simply looked like it had been lying in the corner on the floor. \n\nTerrible service, attitude and quality...I now see why they have to offer SO many sales for their stores. 0
+I had gone and checked out an apartment here about a month ago. I looked at a one/one and was not impressed. For the quoted cost ($800 plus trash and basic cable), the actually size of the place wasn't so bad (I believe it was 750sq ft), but it smelled like mildew as you walked up the stairs and into the apartment. Plus the appliances and cabinets were outdated and grungy. It didn't seem worth the money. Not to mention there were pipelines and exposed wires in the bedroom closet. I settled on a beautiful 2/2 with patio and fireplace somewhere else for the same cost as Camden's 1/1. 0
+"I love J Crew & wish I could afford their prices. I especially adore the men's clothing offerings for my boyfriend. \n\nThe store is clean, neat & well organized. But beware; pretty much at any time they are always busy, which means you may have to wait in line a while to make your purchase.\n\nPrices are a bit steep & they rarely have any huge sales. The employees are \""""so-so\"""" - to me they aren't overly friendly, but not cold either. A plus here is they have a bridal option, but it's by appointment only." 1
+I love it! Sarah is the best personal shopper who not only helps with shopping in the store, but assists with clothes offered in the catalogue only, and offers free shipping. Love the clothes, service, and attention every time I shop. 1
+"Hello, 1980s! Stepping into Shun Lee Palace is like stepping back in time. The colors of Mauve and Hunter Green abound in the decor. And lets not forget the swivel chairs. \n\nWe went on a Saturday night and were seated immediately. Like someone else mentioned in their review, it was mostly an \""""older\"""" crowd. (Perhaps they've been there since the 80s?) It took quite some time before we were greeted by our server and quite a time longer before she returned to take our orders. \n\nI like to think that I know my way around a Chinese restaurant, but there were dishes on the menu with which I was not familiar. And, unfortunately, there were no descriptions. Tai Chi? Tung Ann? New Tze? Flower Chicken? Royal Chicken? Peacock Chicken? I asked our server about two of them, but didn't want to ask any further and went with Sa Cha Chicken because I knew I had had it someplace once before.\n\nThe food came out as it was made. First, two (of five) dinners were brought out, one of which had to be taken back because it was wrong. Then that second one returned with the correct entree. Then a third dinner came out. And then finally, the fourth and fifth together. The food was enjoyable, but a bit on the bland side. If my entree has a little mark next to it because it's spicy, I want it spicy. Unfortunately, it wasn't. And there was nothing on the table to doctor it up. Everything tasted very fresh, though, so kudos for that. And the kids' entrees were pretty big, so they were a good value. \n\nI'm wary of Chinese restaurants that don't automatically offer you chopsticks. I like chopsticks. I like to eat Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and sushi dinners with chopsticks. It adds to the experience. Since we rarely saw our server, I didn't even bother to ask for a pair. Maybe there was a shortage in the 1980s? \n\nI'm sure some people have been going to Shun Lee Palace since they decorated in the 1980s and love it. I, for one, have experienced much better. Much, MUCH better. Atmosphere is a big deal for me. Shun Lee didn't have it, so we won't be going back. \n\np.s. What's up with the clothing rack in the dining room? You might think it was for people to hang their coats; however, you'd be wrong. Apparently it's a rack where the employees can hang their street clothes up during their shifts. (Because I doubt that anyone took off their T-shirts at dinner because they were too hot.) Tres tacky." 0
+It pains me to give only one star to what normally is such a consistent chain restaurant. We hadn't been to an O'Charley's in a while and were traveling through, so we stopped in for a drink and appetizer. From the outside it looked great with the new updated exterior. \n\nIt was mid afternoon, about 2:30, so they weren't busy. Our waiter admittedly was new and didn't know much about the menu. The food came fast but there was a reason for that. It's because it wasn't prepared fresh. First, the fried pickles are terrible because they are made with hamburger dill chips. They were sour and had too much breading that wasn't freshly prepared. And the nachos were a disgrace. Chips thrown on a plate with liquid cheese poured sloppily missing most of the chips, with canned chili and a few tomatoes and green onions sprinkled on. Very sparse to say the least. We were hungry so we ate some, but then left quickly.\n\nAnd when did O'Charley's change their rolls? The ones we were served were dry and dusty - no sweet, shiny coating. \n\nThe restaurant inside was old and looked dirty, and the seats on our booth were ripped. It's badly in need of a re-do. Such a disappointment. 0
+Dim Sum is not good at all. This restaurant is better than Dim Sum on Central. That is not really saying much. The dishes seem frozen and not fresh. The dim sum was bland and not much variety. I do not expect Charlotte to have the quality dim sum of large cities. However, I do expect the staple dim sums such as chicken feet, shrimp rice noodles and other to be at least good. However, they are not. Recommendations for dim sum is to drive to Atlanta. 0
+Worst pho I've ever had. Service is below average. Bubble tea also terrible, the worst I've had. And like the previous yelper wrote, this is not a Vietnamese restaurant. \n\nGo get pho or bubble tea somewhere else. 0
+Me and my boyfriend went out for what we hoped would be a great date night, we decided on Ishi based on the reviews, everything was horrible! I ordered the squid salad which I swear is the same exact one sold at Harris teeters sushi section, then we got an Alaskan roll and an eel roll, the Alaskan was OK but the eel roll was seriously skimpy on the eel, it also had a funny aftertaste. The ginger had a nasty chemical/soapy taste. For dinner my bf ordered steak & chicken ramen which was super greasy and the steak was well done and not the md. rare he asked for. I ordered the ishi steak also well done not md. like I requested, it was just so bland and greasy. The only good thing on my plate was the carrots. The service left alot to be desired as everyone was gathered around the TV watching American idol our waiter only checked on us once and never refilled my drink. I'm not sure if this place has just gone down hill in recent months or the other reviewers like greasy bland food, its about an hour later and me and my bf both have stomach aches, I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN!!!! 0
+I have had 2 experiences with this place. The first time was when I brought my 1974 Corvette in for an oil change. The filter they used was missing the oil sealing ring and when I started the car, my oil was left laying on the ground. The second and final experience was when I brought my daughters Chevy Malibu in for service. They wound up putting the wrong coolant in the radiator which they couldn't (wouldn't) properly repair and I wound up having to get rid of the car. Would never go there again and I tell everyone I know to beware! 0
+Floyd's is interesting. I came here once when I was doing a selling gig of mine during the summer and I came back to try their food. So I came in for lunch for a take out as my brother and as well as a few friends came down from Raleigh wanted to try it out. I ordered the stew beef as well as doubled the side of the mac n cheese.\n\nLet's just say, if you're going to work out or do anything active in the few to several hours dont. Because I was burping that stuff up and it just didn't feel good. But, that's southern food for you. I felt that the mac-n-cheese was a little watery and wasn't cheesy enough. The stew beef was okay, I guess. The problem with that was it was also too watery and it had no flavor. I was thinking that it would give me a punch because, well it's in a stew. \n\nI think I won't come back here for a while, especially since the aftermath of the meal was horrible. I think when you eat something, the process of eating it and the aftermath is wrapped into one! If you do come here, I suggest you to order the chicken as I heard it wasn't bad. From my experience though, stay away from the stew beef. 0
+"Absolute worst hotel experience I have ever had. Stayed here for 11 nights for business in January with Nicole B. We each had our own separate set of issues with this place (see her review). The 3rd party in our group did not have her corporate card yet, so we had to put both her room and mine on my card at check in. The front desk clerk (Roslyn) advised me that it would be no problem to move the authorization to the new card once my coworkers card arrived, and to remove it from mine. However, that is not what happened. The card arrived 2 days later (Wed) and the hotel moved the authorization to her card ($750). The clerk said mine would be removed. As of Friday morning, the authorization for $750 was still on my card and her card. Because I had 2 authorization for 2 hotel rooms, this was using up my available credit for our meals for the 2 weeks. On Friday morning, a different clerk said she wasn't authorized to take care of this issue. I said excuse me?? Then she said she would try, and proceeded to make a phone call. She later advised me that there was nothing she could do. I said this was unacceptable, that I was told this would be addressed at check in, and I could not go the rest of the week without my available credit on my corporate card. Then Roslyn called me in the room and was very rude, and said that she told me that it would be up to the bank to be released. That was not what she said, and I work at the bank, I know that all she has to do is call them up and tell them to release it! She then tried to tell me that the bank had to write a letter to have the authorization released. How does anyone that works at the front desk not know that all you have to do is call the merchant line and request to remove the authorization?? I was stunned that a hotel would think it would be acceptable to NOT resolve an issue immediately, and that employees would be so rude! I told Roslyn that this was completely unacceptable! Finally, I received a call from the hotel manager. She advised me that she would resolve the issue by Saturday morning and she did. While I appreciate that she did finally resolve this, it should not have taken all week and the employees should not have been rude to me. Additionally, the hotel only gave us a partial receipt at checkout but we did not know this until the following week. They claimed they checked us out and back in to keep the corporate rate, (which they never told us) but only gave us a partial receipt for the first part of our stay. I called to get the second receipt and was told by the person that answered the phone that everyone was \""""busy\"""" and someone would get back to me. Of course no one ever did. Luckily corporate approved my charge without the second receipt, because who knows if I ever would have obtained a copy. What a disgrace, which is suprising for a Marriott." 0
+"Mixed feelings about this company. The dispatch staff was polite and concise and the driver was a great guy. However their biggest fail was the actual service.\n\nAfter my initial call I was told a driver was on his way (via dispatch and SMS). Ten minutes later I receive a call from the driver asking where the street was located (don't they have GPS units?).\n\nAfter giving directions I waited... 30 minutes later no driver. Called dispatch again and they said they'd contact the driver. \n\nWaited another 15 minutes and at this point I was getting annoyed. I could have easily been at my destination by now if I had taken the bus! So much for speedy service.\n\nI called dispatch yet again and they said they'd send another driver; after about ten minutes he arrived in a van. However I'm not sure who this van was designed for but it wasn't for adults. I'm 6' tall and my head was hitting the ceiling when I was sitting in the middle row. The seat's headrest must have been designed for kids because at it's highest point it was so low that it was pushing under my shoulder blades.\n\nWell over an hour after my initial call I finally arrived at my destination (which is normally only a 10 minute drive). Nearly a full-half hour slower than riding the \""""slow bus\"""".\n\nOverall nice staff but absolutely horrible service." 0
+I feel ripped off by my driver this evening. I live in fort mill and I've taken several cab rides to bus stops in fort mill. Today, for the first time ever, the driver magically came up with a 15 dollar surcharge because it was outside of meck county. I've never experienced this in my numerous other rides with yellow cab. I feel totally ripped off and doubt I'll ever use yellow cab again. The whole thing seemed incredibly shady. I believe I was taken advantage of because it was a snowy day out and I needed a ride home. 0
+For a single incident, I would just swallow it. After these few incidents, I will not use any cab in Charlotte especially from the airport.\nA month ago, I called a cab to the airport early in the morning. I made it very clear that I need the cab at my house at 6 am as I have a flt to fly out. I asked if that was posssible, the operator said yes. It was around midnight when I called.\nAt 6 am, I looked over the window, there was no cab. 6:05 no cab. I got nervous as I was catching a flt to go to work. I called yellow cab again, then she said there was no cab available. I screamed as I would miss my flight to work. She said she was trying but she had never notified me earlier. I couldn't wait as the clock ticks. I had no other choice but to wake up my neighbor to give me a ride. Thank God, with the kindness of my neighbor and my professionalism, I ran and ran and ran inside the airport and finally got to the gate be the last one before they closed the door.\n3 weeks ago, I came home at the airport to take a cab since my house was within 3-4 miles. It was my first time using a cab. I didn't know how much here but I had in San Francisco for less than $15 (with airline discount, they charge $12). So I thought I better to use a cab instead of calling friends around. I need to go to my house to get my car key then to the hotel right by the airport to get my car. I explained very clearly to the cab driver who said nothing about the charge. He didn't turn on the meter as I thought charge shown on meter. As I got to my house, he said he would charge me double. I asked how much and why double and what was supposed to be? He started to yell at me. Finally, I was charged $28 for a 6 miles ride. I didn't know if that was acceptable. I said to myself I learned, if he overcharged me, I treated that as donation and God blesses. I was too busy.\nLast night, I took a cab again from CLT airport just to go home that was really 4 miles. The driver was acting like a wild animal, very unfriendly, talking everything I had no idea what he was talking. He kept saying I had no idea how long people were waiting. I asked what people? Other passengers? They were behind me and shouldn't be longer than me. Or the drivers? I even asked him to take me back to the airport if he didn't want to have the business. He was driving crazy and I hoped there was a police car closed by. Unfortunately when we want to see a cop, they were not there but when we didn't want to see them, there was always one.\nFinally, I was safe home. I still could not understand what was going wrong with these cab drivers. If someone can help to explain to me.\nBTW, if these cab drivers hate their work, find another one. I was still figuring out what was their problem. Perhaps, a few miles were too short the trip? They were looking for someone who needs to go 100 miles or to another city? For long ride, people will rent a car for $20-$30 a day and gas. People need a cab if that is more economic than renting a car for a day. Anyway, at least I understand why they are still driving an angry cab cos they don't know how to do maths. 0
+"As Mike K. said, Costco needs no description. Everyone knows what they and similar stores are like. What it does need is an argument for why you should have a club membership and why it's the best of the 3 major wholesale clubs. I for one, am convinced that absolutely everyone could benefit from a Costco membership.\n\nWHY CLUB MEMBERSHIP?\n1. As with all club stores, gas is 8-15 cents cheaper per gallon than local gas station. You'd be lucky to find it that cheap in SC.\n\n2. Make ONE big ticket purchase, be it new tires, a camera, TV, laptop, whatever, and you'll have saved enough to justify membership and then some!\n\n3. You don't have to be a family of 12 to make bulk food shopping economical. Meat freezes; canned/dry goods last ages; and last I checked, toilet paper doesn't expire. Besides, not everything is sold in gigantic quantities. Often it's just 2-3 regular sized items packaged together.\n\n4. You won't find cheaper beer anywhere. The selection may be limited. But for common brews, it's the way to go.\n\nWHY COSTCO?\n1. At the risk of stirring up sociopolitical controversy, Costco pays their employees - ALL OF THEM - a decent living wage, unlike some places that seem intent on keeping their serfs, um, I mean \""""associates\"""" in abject poverty and dependent on government assistance programs. And they do it while turning a profit in the billions, proving that their competitors are just greedy and exploitative. \n\n2. With the exception of Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, you won't find cheaper produce ANYWHERE! Red peppers, Brussels sprouts and asparagus are particularly noteworthy. And during summer, they're practically giving away raspberries and blackberries.\n\n3. Then there's the meat. Good god, the MEAT! Do I even need to spell out the benefits of getting it here? What they lack in variety they more than make up for in quality and price. Buy a giant slab of beef, pork, salmon, whatever, cut it into serving sized chunks, freeze them individually and you'll have meat/fish for weeks, if not months." 1
+Unless you're staying here for one quick overnight, don't even bother with this place. Stayed two nights recently and my room stunk of smoke. The AC didn't do anything to help. I called the front desk and told them, and they stated they'd look around and see if someone was smoking in an adjacent room. Next day it smelled the same. \n\nRooms are dark and musty. Carpets need to be replaced. The whole place needed a major redo two years ago. 0
+After I THOUGHT I had ordered a stack of pizzas for a meeting to be delivered at 11:45 am, I called at noon to inquire as to the whereabouts of our lunch to be told I had placed the order for 11:45 PM - ACK! Panic! SH**!!!! Whomever the gentleman was who answered the phone put the pizza makers to work immediately and 9 pizzas and an order of wings were delivered within 30 minutes, smoking hot and correct. 5 stars for the excellent customer service that saved me from being drug out back and beaten like a pinata by the hungry mob of nerds... er um... architects. \n\nOur office orders from this Papa John's quite frequently for meetings and late nights that require the delivery of dinner. They always get the orders correct, the pizza is always delivered hot and they always bring a stack of plates and napkins - which is nice so we don't have to eat off of legal folders and wipe our hands on our pants.\n\nTHANK YOU, PAPA JOHN'S! 1
+Ordered food around 8:00 now it's around 11:30, called twice but no answer- weird for a restaurant that is open until 1:30 A.M and has already charged my credit card. When I finally got my food it was cold and sucked- I'm not a food snob either (papa John or dominos delivery pizza is fine by me). The pizza was awful, wings were soggy, and mozzarella sticks were cold on the inside. If you're looking for good service and food aim elsewhere this place was awful- bad enough for me to take the time to download this app, and make a review.. 0
+Crappiest PetSmart ever! The grooming department returned my (extremely short haired Boxer) smelling about as bad as I left him. Awful customer service, dirty, & shelves are rarely stocked correctly. You're better off going somewhere else if you can. It's so bad locally that I've looked into ordering the food online and having it delivered to my door. 0
+Found this place while driving outside the airport before I had to catch a flight. Was tired of eating at the usual places in the airport, so ventured out and found a good meal. I got there ~5:30 on a Friday, so the place was almost empty, decor was nice, somewhat upscale w/o being too stuffy, and the staff courteous and attentive.\n\nI perused the menu for anything that would catch my eye, nothing stood out, seemed more or less your typical Italian menu. So I looked over the featured three-course meal - starter, entree and dessert for $30, where you pick one in each category, figured why not. I ordered the lobster gnocchi, ribeye w/ red wine sauce and tiramisu. On top of that they had some nice touches of a higher-end restaurant, complimentary tomato brushetta and mango sorbet before the entree. The gnocchi was the best - the vodka sauce was light yet present, steak was undercooked in some parts and tiramisu was good though espresso was faint if there at all.\n\nOverall, I thought this was a very good deal for the food, service and amenities. If I had to pay more, it be more like a 3-star, but if you can take advantage of the three-course special, it's well worth it. 1
+"Reservations meant nothing. We waited. And waited. Then we ate. Sort of. I don't eat mushy pasta. I had what was purported to be \""""pappardelle.\"""" Sigh. It was not. The Caesar salad was \""""made\"""" table side. Or so they pretended. Lettuce in a bowl tossed with cheese at your table sans egg or anchovy is a side salad. Caesar was far from hailed. Dry. Inedible, \n\nIt all comes down to your personal preferences and standards If you are not Italian, have never been to Italy or have never been fed by an Italian, you might like the food. You might also like Chef Boyardee. I give this restaurant 1 star because I have to on this site. Personally, my dead mother is rolling in her grave and I would like to go into their kitchen and teach them the basics of Italian cooking 101. Starting and ending with the concept of \""""al dente.\""""" 0
+Great environments! Only downside is service is a bit slow ! 1
+Favorite delivery pizza in town. Great selection of pies! Delicious. Only place we order from now. 1
+Love the convenience of the redbox and inexpensive products! Staff is always helpful when i go in.... 1
+Nice guys, but SLOW! More like Pokie Lube! Only 1 car ahead of mine, and I was promised 20 minutes. Well they must have been reading War and Peace because it took almost 2 HOURS to perform a simple oil change! I didnt ask for any fancy synthetic oil, and it cost $42! Must have added gold flakes to the lube. There are far better, cheaper and faster lube shops out there! 0
+"I pick up lunch from this location once in a while, since there isn't a whole lot to choose from close to my work. This place is packed from 11am- 1pm. The staff is ok... slow but ok. The one thing I have to comment on is that I hate the new automatic response on the drive through. \n\n\""""Hi, Welcome to McDonald's. Would you like to try our hot chocolate today?\"""" \n\nThen there is a pause... and you get a real person. \n\n\""""Hi, can I take your order?\""""\n\nUm... No I don't want a hot chocolate... it's July! Why would I want a hot chocolate? \n\nOh... and if you place your order at the first drive through order box, and you pull up to the second one, because you're behind someone you'll go through the same ordeal all over again and then you'll have to explain to the lady on the other end that you've already placed your order.\n\nThat's the price you pay for going to McDonalds.. a headache." 0
+"I have been coming here for years and will continue to. There is a AAA closer to my home, but I drive to this location. The staff is friendly, the prices are fair and I never felt \""""upsold\"""" at any time. Dunkin Donuts across the street is a nice bonus." 1
+I like the staff here.. Came in for a $30 vehicle inspection, found out I needed two tires ($157) not a bad deal. I will continue to come here. 1
+Stayed here while in Charlotte for a meeting. First impressions were not good. The desk clerk was busy on the phone taking a reservation and didn't bother to acknowledge me standing there. \n\nThe lobby and breakfast room are being renovated and are a mess. The workers had left bottles of water and various equipment in the hallway/stairwell. Not professional at all. I passed on the breakfast as I didn't really want to eat it while surrounded by construction debris and dust.\n\nI really wish that their web site had alerted me to the renovations.\n\nThe room was clean, nice sized and in pretty good shape. The bed was comfortable. 0
+ARROZ CON POLLO!!!! This place is worth it great staff, great atmosphere, awesome food even down to the little tortilla wit whipped cream and strawberry sauce at the end of the meal. The guy that comes around with the guacamole cart makes killer guacamole. The portions are massive I consider myself a big eater and I have a hard time finishing my meal. The staff is great they come into my store after hours and are just as friendly at that time as they are when at work so I guess that means they are sincere. Great place 1
+I was meeting my date in the North Lake area, and my friend recommended Azteca in the past, so we decided to check it out!\n\nI got there before he did, so I grabbed a table and ordered a Dos Equis Amber, my favorite, and it was on special! They brought me chips and salsa to munch on, which were good. I asked if they had anything spicier- and my server, who was very attentive, sent over one sauce- checked in with me, then sent an even spicier salsa once he realized I could handle it. I'm all about hot sauces and salsas, and they were both great! The hotter of the two was pretty crazy I have to admit.\n\nAnyways, my date arrived and we ordered a little later. He ordered a burrito, which he enjoyed. I got the mixed fajitas- my usual at a mexican restaurant- and they were decent. Portion was good for the price- I believe it was around $12. The shrimp were kinda small, compared to my favorite spot, Three Amigos, in Plaza Midwood.\n\nIt's a big restaurant! If you have a big group, it would be perfect! Very attentive service, and I loved the tortilla treat at the end. Who doesn't like honey and whipped cream?!? Yum. I'll hit it up again if I'm in the area! 1
+"We rarely go out on my birthday because it's a major dining holiday - Valentine's Day. But this time the whole family got together and I chose Azteca, thinking it wouldn't be \""""too\"""" badly crowded. Well, it was full, but SO festive and fun! We sat at the bar while we waited for our table for 7, and the bartender was entertaining and quick with our margaritas, even making a little virgin margarita for the youngster with us. We got our table fairly quickly, and we kept our waiter entertained and coming back and forth pretty quickly, too, considering the room was full of party groups. As always, the food was filing and delicious! This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, and it was really good to be back, and share it with 3 in our party who had never been. They are now fans, as well." 1
+During lunchtime. Very good. Chicken soup some of the best I have ever had. The pico great also. 1
+Impressively consistent poor service. Been there 12 times but the tasty guacamole and carne asada can only distract me for so long before I break! They are downright mean and lazy. Go to Don Pedro. Same corporate owners and recipes but better staff. 'Nuff said! 0
+"I have always been a customer at Azteca and I usually order the exact same thing. Tortilla soup with the chips on the side. Today I was really craving some tortilla soup from there. I offered it carry out which I never do but I was in a rush. When I got there I gave the person up front the money and I noticed my food was completely wrong. The actual water from the soup was on the side instead of the chips so I told them and they kept arguing with me telling me I was wrong! I asked them for my money back and they said they would not give it to me since I ordered the food. I kept on asking for my money back and the manager herself told me I was \""""badly educated\"""". I told them fine and walked out with my change. Never got my food. Oh yeah and they charged me .50cents for a to go water. \nThe manager should never ever tell a paying customer that they are badly educated. I asked nicely for them to give me my money back and thy didn't. I paid $8.12 for them to criticize me. Ridiculous. I guess my Azteca days are over." 0
+Usually I really like this place and go often BUT I had a rotten experience here last night that has ruined my opinion of this place forever. \nI went with a friend at night and ordered drinks. I gave a card and ID for my tab and my friend paid for drinks with cash as he got them. At the end of the night My friend checked out and then I paid the bill. I then found out that our waitress was billing my friends drinks to my tab while she's pocketing cash from my friend.\nI had to sign for the bill and the manager essentially told me to take a long walk off a short pier. \nUsually this place quite good but at night it turns to a den of thieves. 0
+The most low-rent taco bell i ever been to 0
+This is based off just one visit when I ordered the BBQ chicken. I haven't had that much eastern NC BBQ but this chicken tasted over cooked and it was overly soggy, like boiled chicken. \n\nThe atmosphere is very inviting, plaid/checkered table covers, paper plates & plastic utensils, friendly staff.\n\nI hope to return soon and update my review ( : 0
+Been here a couple of times so far. Each time the service has been great and the food great as well. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich both times but their coleslaw is a bit strange as I'm not accustomed to a mustard based slaw. My husband ordered the Brunswick stew both times and its very good. Their sweet tea is pretty awesome too. The banana pudding is pretty darn good too. Oh and they seat you immediately even when the place is packed. Basically you can't go wrong with Bill Spoons.... 1
+"I've been going to Pressley Park since forever and it's always been a dependable \""""meat+three\"""" place to go. Last week I was in the area and stopped in for lunch. I happened to be in a hamburger mode so I ordered the double cheeseburger. I will have to say that cheeseburger was one of the worst cheeseburgers I've had. Two pieces of identical slabs of hamburger that looked like they had just gone from the freezer to the bun, bypassing the flattop altogether. Cheese squares then flopped on and hardly melted. All on a sort of dry bun. It just wasn't what I was expecting or what should have been served.\nYes, I'll go back some day but will probably stick with the veggie plate." 0
+Spoiler: I don't golf.\n\nI've been to Leatherman's twice recently, once to play at the driving range and once to play miniature golf. They have a decent selection of clubs that you can borrow if you're like me and have nothing related to golf. The pro shop looks pretty cool and the people were nice when I was in buying a bucket.\n\nNow the fun stuff, miniature golf. This isn't one of those courses with giant animals & cheesy holes, but its a well maintained 18-hole course with a few sneaky holes. Adults are $7.00 and it is pretty challenging - I got nowhere near par, but it definitely was fun! 1
+Trust the sign. This really is the cheapest place to get your shoes repaired in town. Mr. Lee does the repairs in house whereas others send it out, take a commission and pass on the extra expense to the customers. 1
+Great local place for breakfast! Traditional breakfast specials at a great price and my favorite eatery ANYWHERE for livermush and grits! 1
+Best Vietnamese in town! I used to live in Laos, and visited Vietnam a number of times. This place is a great memory lane for me. Really quick service, cozy feeling dining hall. I have never done the buffet, I always order strictly Viet food from the menu and have never been let down. 1
+Don't do it! The food took forever and when my husband's steak finally came (which he had ordered medium rare) it was well-done. They sent it back and the replacement was tar-tar, absolutely raw inside. The atmosphere was lackluster and the entire experience was bad. 0
+This place is awesome.I shop here more than any other store in the area. fantastic selection of new and used music and video.Cool collectable stuff...a great place for gift shopping!The staff rocks...I love this pace! 1
+Jaipur is definitely a hit or miss kind of joint. They do lack consistency in quality, flavor, spice distribution and amount of food given.\n\nToday the order came out completely wrong and had to be redone. The shrimp tikka masala was made of rubbery chewy farmed fish and the medium heat was non existent. There was no spice involved. The tikka masala had no cream consistency to it today. It was very runny and overpoweringly tomato based. \n\nThe first experience I had merited 3 stars, the second time I ate there they qualified for 3.5 stars, and this last time they really went down to 1 star. I'm averaging them out at 2 stars after three tries.\n\nI've exhausted my attempts. The inconsistency is too great and for the price they shouldn't be lacking at all. I will not eat here again. 0
+I'm always on the lookout for your basic meat and 2/3 restaurant so when I saw La'Wan's in a strip shopping center on South Tryon, I thought I'd give it a try. The service was immediate and attentive. They have a buffet and a menu from which to order. I chose the buffet because I wanted some vegetables. Although the food tasted fine, the buffet is very limited in choices: salad, cabbage, fried chicken and a couple of other choices. This would have been OK except that they charged over $9.00 for it. If I go back, I should probably choose from the menu. 0
+The manager, Michael is not a people person. No personality what so ever. The rooms suck. 0
+I'll keep this short and to the point...\n\nI went to CarMax to get an appraisal for a car I wanted to sell. I chose CarMax because I didn't want to go through the process of posting a listing on Craigslist, Autotrader, etc. My thought was if they gave me a good price I would sell my car on spot. The service was quick, they have a very friendly staff and the appraisal took 15 minutes. I was expecting the appraisal to be ~50% of what I had previously valued my car (using KBB and Edmonds), they blew me away and offered 80%.\n\nI couldn't have been happier. I'll definitely refer friends/family to CarMax as a great way to sell cars. 1
+I usually love bk, this one is sub-par. I'm pretty sure they don't change their oil enough. I also received a much smaller double cheeseburger than I expected. The thing was kids sized. Bad value overall. They also shorted us on the cold-fries. 0
+Finally came in here once recently. It's pretty ok. Nothing to write home about, but decent food not too overpriced. 0
+Ah Walgreen's... just like any other large chain store, you are predictable and pretty dependable when it comes to pharmacological needs as well as any other convenient products needed. This particular location at the corner of Lebanon and Lawyers Rd is fairly convenient, yet their parking lot is not the case with the entrances located at weird (extreme) ends of the corner so it takes you a couple of sharp turns to get you into the lot and parked.\n\nOther than the parking situation, the store is fairly clean and organized. I may have gone in a couple days when they were restocking and stuff was everywhere, but it was only temporary. This location also seems to have a smaller over-the-counter remedies section, but I'm sure they probably have it organized just a tad bit different from the Walgreen's I usually frequent. 1
+I dont go here for the pharmacy...I go here for the sales! \n\nGrowing up I thought that everything cost more at stores of convenience, but I was wrong. So wrong. Their milk and toilet paper are on sale every other week, they always have tons of stuff on clearance, and for a smoker like me, you cant beat their prices.\n\nI also love all the women who work here. It's like small town service. 1
+Used to love this place. But they are always rude and they never fail to get my order terribly wrong. 0
+Just a basic joint serving basic food. It's about as worn-out as the food they serve. Good place to go for the stuff you could prepare at home. 0
+Great Indian food! I definitely recommend going for the lunch buffet on the weekend for a sampling of many dishes, especially if you are new to Indian food or to the restaurant. Some dishes are, of course better than others, but overall the food is quite delicious. I would imagine non-vegetarians would enjoy this restaurant as well, for it's bold, complex flavors. I was there around 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed, which is always a good sign! 1
+Best Chinese take out in Charlotte. Huge portions and great prices. They have been very consistent for the 15+ years I have been eating there. The same lady is always there, I feel bad because she never has a day off. Seriously I have never been there when she wasn't there. My favorites, sesame chicken, general Tso's, cashew chicken, sweet and sour chicken. Great egg rolls and fried rice. 1
+Chopsticks in Matthews is 10times better, All we tasted was salt, salt, and more salt. The eggrolls was hard and where were the stuffing? The fried rice tasted like white rice with rubber shrimp in it. Worst Chinese ever. 0
+My wife and I stopped in here last night. We were seated promptly and our server took our order right away. We each had the baby back ribs. Both our orders were burned and the server never came back to check on us. It was the manager who finally came over and we sent our ribs back and he did refill our drinks. Not a very good experience. 0
+I'm very upset with University Dermatology. They sent my bill to a wrong address (it ended up with a neighbor since it was a digit off) and then sent it to collections before talking to me. I payed the bill with collections, only to receive a notice from the office later that I could no longer receive care from them because of the late payment. Completely unprofessional! When I called the office to explain that when I did eventually receive my bill it had a mis-typed address, they were rude to me and didn't care that I was paying collections to fix an issue that wasn't even my fault. I didn't write the wrong address on my paperwork, your staff needs to be careful about missing numbers. Now I have to find a new dermatologist, since they won't see me anymore. 0
+Incompetent idiots; these people are. Don't waste your time with this Enterprise location. Thumbs down. 0
+Primarily chose this place because they delivered. Ordered sweet and sour chicken and was pleased with it along with speedy delivery. I would try this place again and would recommend to friends. 1
+It could be the worlds best Chinese, but customer service and delivery method are putrid. I placed an order an order and asked for delivery. Order of five meals for friends and myself for dinner, so it is a very profitably delivery. I call an hour and fifteen minutes after the order and they forget my order and say it will be another twenty to thirty minutes. \n\n\nI will never call back and will not be advising any of my friends or coworkers to go there either. 0
+Cauliflower $4.49 a head, really??? Fresh Chicken breast $10 - $11 for 3 breasts (1.5 lb), really?.....With the recent New Year 30 Day Paleo Challenge all over social media, it appears Harris Teeter, Prosperity Church Rd means to cash in and gouge it's loyal customers, by raising prices on products commonly used by customers trying to lose weight. Aldi, across the street, is selling cauliflower for $2.00/ head and managing to reap a decent profit without gouging their customers. We ALL have to eat....what other products are you attempting to gouge the public on. My family spends over $15,000 / year on groceries. I have added one more resolution to my list...to make sure Harris Teeter gets very little of that!!! Good way to drive away customers!! 0
+Ordered a large Mango-Pineapple smoothie. Stayed in line 5 minutes from the time I ordered. Which was okay, I made sure I started out 10 minutes early for the trip. $3.64 for a large. Got to the window stayed an additional 3 minutes. No big deal. Until...... Ma'am We no have Mango. We have Um.. Strawberry. Reluctantly I said Ok... It's just Strawberry right? Not Strawberry-Banana? Si Strawberry- Banana. Side note...( I don't like Strawberry- Banana) No ma'am I would just like my money back... refund please... she gave me $3.53 back? Wasted my time and made a profit! Geez!! 0
+Perfect choice for a great salad bar and finish with a free soft ice cream cone! Delicious soups and sandwiches and very kid friendly. Their boxed lunches are great for group meetings, too. 1
+I just love going to Bi-Lo. They have a lot of Buy 1, Get 1 deals every week for a lot of major name brand items, which also have coupons to match. In addition, you get Fuel Perks for all money spent, plus bonus fuel perks. One thing most people don't know is that you get money towards fuel perks for gift card purchases. Their Gift Card shelving includes almost every gift card except Target or Wal-Mart. So you can get those birthday and anniversary gift cards and get fuel perks back. The fuel perks work at Shell Gas Stations and there's a comparable priced one that is right across the street. \n\nThe store overall seems a little older than some I've seen, but it's always clean. In addition, the customer service reps are always very friendly. You usually don't have a long wait. They always have a register open. \n\n\nOverall, my grocery store of choice. 1
+Domino's are I guess all supposed to be the same, however this one really shines.\n\nMy food is always correct, the drivers are always quick and the pizza's always taste great! \n\nOnline ordering is simple and a snap, and I love the Pizza Tracker.\n\nIn all this Domino's has a great staff and I really enjoy my lazy dinner days from them.\n\nThanks 1
+Nice little sandwich shop off Steele Creek Rd in a local shopping center. The food was good, I ordered Italian and my girlfriend ordered the tuna sandwich. The sandwiches were good but I feel like the lettuce was a little soggy. I would come here again, it's definitely a convenient location. 1
+Local favorite. Wife and I been coming here for years. Breakfast special is my fav! 1
+Was able to get in and out, but something about this store doesn't quite add up. Maybe it's the close calls by cars zipping through the parking lot, or how the store is so far into the WhiteHall complex (feels like you are driving forever once you turn off of S.Tryon).\n\nWalmart is what it is... some locations slightly better than others... this is on the other end in my book. Luckily I only have to go here once in a while. It does serve a good place to kill time if you are waiting for someone to arrive at the airport. 0
+I've always liked the auto bell and I go to several around town. You can get out of the car while they clean it, or you can sit in your car thru the wash and just drive off w/o waiting to get it dried, if you're in a hurry.\n\nI've had issues with this particular auto bell recently, though. On at least four occasions I've asked for the trunk of my car to be vacuumed only to find out later it wasn't done. I've got an suv that collects a good bit of debris from landscaping supplies, so I'm always asking they make sure the back gets vacuumed out thoroughly. They always seem to acknowledge what I'm asking, so I don't know where the disconnect is, but I hate being at the market later only to find out the back hasn't even been touched when I go to load my groceries.\n\nSame thing happened just this weekend, except this time I checked before driving off. Nope - hadn't even been touched. As dirty as when I pulled in. The guy whow as drying my car took care of it right away, but it should have been handled when they other guys were doing the vaccuming before it went through the wash. A quick trip to the car wash just took longer than expected.\n\nStark contrast to the auto bell in Clover I like to go to. No communication issues there. I ask they make sure the back is vacuumed and it's done. Much friendlier staff there, too, in my opinion. 0
+This is your standard Chick-Fil-A - consistently good food with friendly staff.\n\nThis Chick is located off of South Blvd in the same shopping center as a movie theater, Target, Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, Michaels and a bunch of other stuff. The traffic pattern in the center can be a bit of a cluster, but isn't that true of most shopping centers? Coming through a little before 11:30 am on a Thursday, I drove straight up to the call box, ordered my #1, quickly paid and was on my way. The condiments I requested were in the bag, the lack of pickles that I requested was honored and my tea was perfectly sweet. Eat mor chikin! 1
+World Market sells a lot of different unique things, from Houseware items, to Furniture, to Wine & Specialty Foods. I always enjoy looking around as they always have things you can't find anywhere else. But for me I'm a big fan of the Stirrings brand Drink Mixers that they sell there which are made from Sugar Cane and doesn't include the High Fructose Corn Syrup that are acustom in other Mixers.. Now you can get these usually at others stores, but World Market always has a bigger selection as other retailers might just have two kinds. I'm a also a fan of there Wine selection as the prices are always decent and they run specials all the time. I recommend going to World Market just to at least window shop at there unique selections of pretty much everything....lol. 1
+"For the moment, I have a gun in my home that a friend has lent me so that I could decide if this is something I really want around. So far, only good things to say. I've been to a defensive pistol association \""""shoot\"""" so that I could get better not just at hitting a stationary piece of paper but also be comfortable handling this weapon in a more 'active' situation.\n\nI had already stopped by Hyatt and checked out their accessories, finding them to be much more expensive than anything available on the Internet. While they were very helpful, I thought it might be best to shop around. Which brought me to Carolina Sporting Arms.\n\nSimilarly stocked with accessories in a neatly organized manner, a sales guy was immediately able to help point me to what I was looking for. And I found that here too, it's very expensive compared to Internet pricing. So that's two.\n\nIf you're looking for something that cant be shipped FedEx (like a gun or live ammunition) or if there is something you need right away, then here is a good stop. But if you can wait for it, there are any number of sporting goods vendors on the Internet that will save you a bunch of money." 1
+Highly overpriced!! Even after you haggle down the price is above average with a lower than average quality product. On top of that, their storage is tiny, so you have to come back later to pick your purchase up.\nEXAMPLE: Bought a TV stand. Waited THREE DAYS to be able to pick it up. Waited in line for the pickup for nearly an hour. Got home and SIX PIECES WERE MISSING!! Called and they were happy to provide replacements, but I had to WAIT SIX MORE DAYS for the replacement parts to arrive. When we went to pick up the parts they were reluctant to give them to us. Ughh! 0
+As far as Chinese places in this area , I think this is one of the best. Their food is less greasy than wang and king and they are very fast and affordable . Had way better Chinese food in Florida and the UK to be honest but for around here this place can't be beat... (: 1
+Came here for dinner with a friend. \n\nThe service was decent but the food was not great at all.\n\nArtichoke and chips - dip was good but the chips were a joke . Paper thin and always kept breaking .\n\nBoneless chicken wings - pretty ok.. \n\nNot coming back 0
+Quite a few Chinese places have sprung up around Ayrsley recently, but Royal Panda has been there longer than any of them. The decor is dated, but they have a great lunch buffet (as long as you like chicken!). The buffet selection may not be as vast as other places, and the dishes aren't as exotic, but everything they offer tastes like it's their specialty. I'm particularly fond of the Spicy Bourbon Chicken and the General Tso's Chicken. The fried rice is notably good, too. And it's cheap! 1
+A quick trim and she did an okay job, but I had the impression that my stylist would have preferred to be taking a break instead of cutting my hair. I'll get another stylist next time.\n\nThey have an app so that you can check in when you're on the way, so you don't have to wait. 0
+This place is AWFUL!!! I went there in December of 2013. I paid my co-pay in full and even double checked with the receptionist that I would not owe anymore. She told me that I was paid in full. All month (April) I have been getting calls from debt collectors, saying I owe this Urgent Care more money. I never received a bill. After checking with them, they did have my correct address and I still did not receive a bill. I will NEVER go here again or recommend it to anyone! 0
+"I'll make this simple: Don't take your vehicle to Tuffy for brakes. I've taken my cars to Tuffy for years, but they really screwed up on my last brake job.\n\nI took my Ford Mustang in for new pads and rotors in August 2010. Within a few days of service, the brakes were squealing...bad. I took the car in to have them repair the problem.\n\nAfter an hour on the jack, the service tech told me they couldn't figure out was wrong and that they had \""""reseated the pads.\"""" He couldn't even bother to get off the phone before speaking to me.\n\nOne week later, same problem: The squeaking brakes were back. By this point, I had completely lost confidence that Tuffy could properly inspect or repair brakes. I had zero faith that they could fix the problem they had created. So I lived with the irritating squeal.\n\nFast forward. It's now nine months later and my car has failed an inspection because of the brakes. I contacted Tuffy corporate. Their response? Bring it in for \""""a second opinion.\"""" The HQ rep told me the pads were under warranty for parts, but that I'd have to pay for labor to replace them. And because I didn't bring this to their attention sooner (within 90 days), there was nothing she could do.\n\nOf course, I DID bring the car in within 90 days, but they didn't fix the problem. One display of incompetence I can forgive. After a second display of incompetence, I'm not inclined to give you a third chance.\n\nIt's a shame, because prior to this I had been a loyal Tuffy customer. I've brought two vehicles there consistently since moving to Charlotte five years ago. But Tuffy has lost me as a customer, and I'm warning my friends about my experience." 0
+This was the first time back after a year, as our previous visits were mediocre at best so it was only time that we gave these folks another chance.\n\nWe visited on a Thursday night at 7:30pm and chose to sit in the bar area where they have a few booths and tv's. The sports decor is no longer around as the Panthers had a pretty bad season last year, and the Basketball team was just down right horrible.....so bad that they won a place in history as the absolute worst team ever! IMO it was good to remove the bad memories of our local teams.\n\nThe service was very prompt, courteous and attentive to our needs. The endless yeast rolls were perfect . The butter was able to melt completely on the roll, offering a great way to start a meal.\n\nThere were three in our party, the orders were as follows: a sirloin, a bacon cheeseburger w/ fries, and the Tuscan chicken (I have added a picture). The steak was properly cooked, the cheeseburger was huge and had a very juicy center. The Tuscan chicken was cooked and seasoned properly, but had a singed area that the cheese covered, so it had a burnt taste on a few bites.\n\nOverall, I was very pleased with the dining experience, and it was very nice to see the manager making the rounds and talking to the guests.\n\nI will put this on the short lists of places to try again soon....it appears that the new menu items, and decor as well as a better staff have improved since our last visit.\n\nNCFoodGuy 1
+Went here for the advertised prime rib; very poor cut of meat, not to mention poor service. Either they didn't have enough staff or they were just inept; we had to remind our waitress numerous times for bread, drinks, etc. We really felt bad for customers next to ours who sat waiting for their food the entire time we were seated. Lastly, they don't give you a full 1/2 rack of ribs; very limited portion. It will be a long time before we come back; there are plenty of other options available with better food and service. 0
+What can I say? Cold food, bad service. Typical of most IHops. 0
+Good location right next to Walmart, it really wasn't that packed for a Sunday afternoon. We were seated quick and easy with no hassle. Our server Michael was really good; he knew a great deal of the menu and was responsible enough to make sure all our needs were meet and was really good with the kids. Our server was very lenient with us and our order; cheerful happy and professional. I had biscuits and gravy blueberry pancakes and a steak omelet; I know I'm a fatty!! Lol!! We sat near the kitchen and staff was a bit loud and lots of plates and glasses rattling and banging around.Yet I sort of lost my appetite the place needs a serious remodel and cleaning. The booth back splash had coffee stains and crayon marking all over the wall which made me look around a bit more. The wall just above us was covered in a thick layer of dust like nobody cleaned these wall in months and the vent just above us was dirty as well covered in thick black mold. This is all pretty scary sitting with my food just above all this dust and mold. Place has potential but they need to clean up their act, better yet just clean up. Our server MICHAEL WAS GOOD!! You can be extremely great somewhere else!! 0
+"To quote Arrest Development, \""""I've made a huge mistake.\""""" 0
+"This is by far the worst Golden Corral I have ever been to-- and I've been to a lot. For $12.99 for dinner, I'd expect the buffet bars to be fully stocked and then replenished on a regular basis. I'd also expect staff to clean the bars regularly, especially of stray food that lands in another dish. Neither of these occurred. The restaurant appeared sorely short-staffed, and those who do work here didn't appear particularly enthused about their work. Between the constant announcements of \""""Code 200\"""" and \""""Your children will be burned by the 165-degree bar if unaccompanied,\"""" it was an unbearable atmosphere. Go to a nice sit-down restaurant instead where you will certainly get a better value and atmosphere." 0
+Let's go to the movies! When all other theaters in town are sold out, come here and you'll have elbow room to spare. \n\nIt has been a while since my last visit...like most people with a new car, park far away from everyone to save the new and shiny as long as possible...just to find a ding in the side when I returned from the show. Anyway, took my chances and came back to see a newly released matinee. I tried Phillips Place and Epicentre before coming here and both shows and future showings were sold out. However, AMC wasn't and had plenty of seating to spare. Like others have noted, if you don't want a crowded theater with 22 screens you are bound to find a show and still keep your personal space.\n\nThe concession stand was great and speedy. The popcorn was delicious...although now you serve up your own butter. Obviously, I need to get to the movies more often. \n\nMy one issue is if you buy your tickets online and pay the extra fee, you shouldn't have to wait in the ticket line to get a physical ticket (really defeats the convenience). Hopefully theaters and Fandango can work that out. \n\nOverall, I'm very happy with AMC on South Boulevard. 1
+It's a fine theater and all, but yeah, I can't go here. Sorry. I thought the audio was a tad loud. More importantly, the seat are just average. I can't help it. I've been spoiled by super comfortable seats at other places.\n\ndmo out 0
+Very nice facility. Professional, friendly staff. Great location in SE Charlotte.\n\nWonderful place to eat dinner, go to SPA and take better half for in-town vacation.\n\nBook early, as special events will sell out the facility.\n\nThis is where the Obamas stay when in town. 1
+Christmas Day Brunch at The Gallery at Ballantyne Hotel was excellent. There were beautiful winter wonderland ice sculptures to set the mood. It was a beautiful buffet set up with carvers on two ends and the side dishes in the middle. The turkey was very moist and tender. The most delicious collard greens were one of the best dishes ever. I don't usually care for mashed potatoes but these were divine. There was another setup for cheeses, grilled vegetables, and salads. There was an omelette station set up outside the main dining room. The dessert station was set up with beautiful Christmas desserts and there was a bananas foster station. We had decent service by a very polite sever. They were very busy. I had a pumpkin tart for dessert that was out of this world. This was 75.00 per person but it was Christmas and it was beautiful. 1
+This rental community does not offer its residences a recycling drop facility! 0
+Itallian and american design classic men's clothing. Large selection with some great sales. Very knowledgeable staff. 1
+Great on any side of the state line. Real Jersey subs...dripping with Italian dressing, quality cold cuts stacked on fresh wheat of white breads that are soft, warm and like a sweet hug.\n\nGiant size is truly too much for one person, so bring a friend or order the regular.\n\nHot sandwiches include a very excellent Philly Cheese steak and the kahuna includes extra cheese and jalapenos. Oh boy!\n\nTreat yourself. Excellent lunch or dinner and kids will love you for feeding them from Jersey Mike's. 1
+Stonecrest Chick-Fil-A is my favorite by far. They do a phenomenal business and are very well organized. They hire young folks and train them well. When busy, they bring the food to your table and are constantly circulating asking if there's anything you need including re-filling beverages. Everyone seems to have a great attitude which is hard to find in the service industry! This particular location also seems to have a lot of special events (free breakfasts, buy a combo-get a kid's meal free, etc). If you live in the area, be sure to sign up for their text updates so you can stay up to date with their offerings! I wish I owned this place....CASH COW! Did I say cow?!? Eat more chicken... 1
+Wow. Hard to believe anyone would charge $24 to get a tire plugged at their business. Sad. 0
+It's unfortunate that I can't speak to someone after two attempts (via phone and in person) when I get home with a wrong to go order. Bad customer service will run me away. Too bad since we eat here about 4 times a month. .. 0
+I absolutely love Jo Jo's China Bistro! It is one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. The general tso's chicken is awesome! They have a waiter named Jimmy that is one of most colorful characters you will meet. He always makes my boys laugh. \nThey have great outside dining and their website usually has an $8 off coupon for lunch. Very nice! 1
+I can't say enough good things about Riccio's. I love it!!! I have been going there since I was a kid and nothing changes so delicious and never disappoints! Hidden gem! 1
+The margaritas here a ton better than the ones that I drank at On The Border, I really prefer a spanish person to make my margarita rather than a gringo who looks like he has been working the bar for less than a week. The shrimp fajitas here were great, the shrimp were huge. It didn't taste too Americanized like a lot of the Mexican places in Charlotte. I would like to come back, the only problem was that I prefer to have the tails pulled off my shrimp when I order fajitas. 1
+"my friend and i decided to go here since it was close to trader joe's and it had an outside patio area. they were doing some sort of road construction (with a crane, putting up store signs) right beside us throughout our entire meal which was really loud and annoying. this, of course, was not the restaurant's fault but it really affected the ambiance. also, it is right next door to a dog grooming business so there were people and their dogs coming in and out. \n\nwe were the only people eating outside since it was pretty hot out (we wanted to smoke) and the fan they had on the patio made it feel pretty comfortable. the patio area is also covered which is nice but it is right in front of the parking lot so there is not a lot to look at. i had a quick look at the inside and it seemed small and dark but cozy. \n\nthis place is not cheap. we joked that putting the word \""""cantina\"""" in the restaurant's name allowed them to raise prices (as if it were somehow fancier than your run-of-the-mill mexican place). the chips were decent; the salsa was excellent. the taco salad had WAY to many beans in it and it was overpriced. my friend had the fajitas and it was a tremendous amount of food. there was not enough room for her to really prepare each fajita at the tiny outside table. \n\nmy coronas were 4 bucks each and her margaritas (standard size) were each 8 bucks. the peach margarita was boring and had no real peach flavor. the coconut margarita was an interesting flavor but still not worth the price.\n\nthe service was ok, nothing great.\n\nthe lunch menu looked cheaper and i might try this place again. i will update the review if it is significantly better or worse.\n\noverall, charlotte has better options for mexican food that are cheaper and have better atmospheres." 0
+Just ate at Senor Tequila for the first time in a while. They have added some good specials at lunch time so the prices are very affordable. My lunch dish was under $7 and the quality of the food was good. As always, service can be hit or miss here, but I stil like the food and will definitely go back. Also, they have taken over some space from next door, so finally the restaurant will be a little roomier. 1
+Love the new space since they expanded the resturant back in the summer! It is so nice not being squeezed into the tiny little space where you were sitting mere centimeters from the table next to you.\n\nWe arrived at around 6:30 and were seated immediately (yay, no wait). I noticed that they had added a couple of new items to the menu. I was tempted to try something new, but ended up going with the mole which covered a ginormous chicken breast. Their mole is very thick and rich - it was good, but not quite as delish as the last time I had it here. David had a combo plate which came with a choice of tacos, enchiladas, rice, etc. He was pretty thrilled wih his chicken tacos. \n\nThe service was good - our server was quick and efficient and made sure we had everything we needed. \n\nOur tab came to around $41 which included an order of cheese dip for our chips, 2 entrees, and a beer. We did well though since we had bought one of those coupons where you pay $20 for $40 worth of food. 1
+My prior homestead of 11 years was located directly behind Senor Tequila, which has been in this small shopping center off of Rea Rd long before Trader Joe's and the yoga pants crowd took it over, and I used to eat there semi-regularly, always enjoying all that they had to offer. I had not been for several years and decided to stop here for dinner on the way home tonight. I was thoroughly unimpressed, which made me a little sad.\n\nComing right after work, I got there around 5:30 ish on a Monday night. There was a gentleman sitting at the bar and 2 other tables were seated. I was instantly greeted by a young man who promptly seated me, he turned out to be my server and was very nice, attentive without hovering, but I expected that since the place was basically empty. I had not eaten here since before they expanded - the seating area is clean and well decorated, and the tables are nicely spaced instead of being slammed on top of each other. \n\nThe food was by no means bad at all - the flavors were fresh, well presented - there was nothing offensive about anything, it just wasn't anything special. \n\nThe food:\nTortilla chips - may have been fresh but I didn't think they were particularly tasty.\nSalsa - tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Tasted fresh, which was nice, but nothing special. No real oomph. \nQueso - for almost $6, I was expecting cheese dip so good that my toes curled. Oddly served in a metal lidded bowl, it was fine. Nothing particularly wrong with it, just fine. \nShredded beef chimichangas w/ rice and beans $13: The rice was a little hard and tasteless. The beans were very smooth and served in a small fried tortilla cup - I did not care for these at all. I was served two thin chimichangas cut on the diagonal for 4 pieces, with a small amount of queso and a small amount of tomatoes and onions sprinkled on the top. Again, they tasted fine, but nothing special. \n\nEverything was a resounding meh. I have always enjoyed Senor Tequila and maybe I just ordered the wrong thing tonight. For the cheese dip, chimichangas and a soft drink, my total was $23, not including the tip. I won't be rushing back, preferring to go to Azteca... or even *wince* On the Border (eek!). 0
+Good ice cream shop. About $5/person, but I don't mind the price for good ice cream. My favorite are the waffle cones. Cinnamon ice cream is pretty good. Lot of different toppings to choose from. There's also a pretty good atmosphere on the weekends with a live band outside. 1
+I like Firebirds. It is was it is. Nice environment, reasonable food. Servers are usually pretty good. Bartenders are always dead on.\nOnly complaint.... PLEASE take your thumb out of my food when delivering it!!! Use a tray if you have to.\nNew location is beautiful too. 1
+This is my favorite chain steakhouse in Charlotte. Excellent food, much better price than Sullivans, Ruth Chris, Chimas... The house martinis are all good. The seared Ahi Tuna is a must, the chilli rubbed delmonico steak, Baked potato is salt rubbed ust right, mushrooms, and the creme brulee cheesecake for desert. Make sure you call ahead or you will be waiting. BTW, the one on Rae Rd is better than the one in South Park. 1
+"Mark me down as unimpressed.\n\nWe went on a late Summer evening, arriving about 6:30. The inside was a wait, but the outside was available, and for good reason: The outside pilars and ground was crawling with some sort of beetle infestation. They weren't poisonous or anything, but when we ate we could see them through the metal lattice table, strolling on the underside of the tabletop.\n\nOur server was very good, but the kitchen staff was not. My wife ordered a shrimp salad with \""""light dressing\"""", something the server repeated back to us from the order she had written down, and the salad arrived, soaking in salad dressing.\n\nWhen the server came back to check on us, my wife mentioned that the salad was swimming in dressing. Our server immediately said she'd have the kitchen make a new one with light dressing. About 5 minutes later, the manager arrived with a new salad, with lettuce on top lightly dressed. Problem solved.\n\nOr so we thought. It turns out, the kitchen staff had simply placed new lettuce on top of the salad my wife had originally had. When she got past the new layer on top, there was her old salad, still awash in salad dressing.\n\nThe manager returned, and offered another, new salad. My wife declined, saying that she was full at this point from the earlier appetizer and the lettuce and shrimp she had eaten from the first two iterations of the salad and couldn't possibly eat a third. Nonetheless, the manager returned about 5 minutes later with another salad, which we wound up taking home--she didn't really want it, but there was no sense leaving it behind, even though she said at the time they didn't need to make it.\n\nA measure of a good restaurant is how it deals with mixups and mistakes like this. I confess, I thought the restaurant would have taken the salad off the check--we had ordered an appetizer, my meal and a couple of glasses of wine, so there was still a tab to be paid. But when the check came, the salad was on it. In their eyes, I suppose, their three attempts to get a simple request right was sufficient effort.\n\nAs for what I had...I have no recollection of what it was. That is how forgettable it was. I think it was a pasta dish. I know I was eating most of it alone, as my wife's food was off the table twice in the attempts to get her order right.\n\nThis restaurant clearly has pretensions of being an upscale dining experience. From what we saw, it has a long way to go before it can claim to have reached that goal. Both of us spent a lot of time that evening looking across the patio to the seating for Cantina 1511, wishing we had walked in their door instead." 0
+Went to dinner there last night. Our server Zach was awesome. The other server in our area was mr social and found his extended conversing loud and irritating. The food was lacking. My husband had steak which was tough, not a prime cut by any means. I had the braised tenderloin pasta which came out barely warm, beef was mushy, and peppers were completely raw. Very disappointing. 0
+"Firebirds is one of our go-to restaurants for a \""""Mommy minus kids\"""" night out with girlfriends! \n\nThe servers are always knowledgeable and courteous! If you ask for any suggestions or what new menu items are like, they're always right on. \n\nOne of my favorite items to order is the Lobster Queso for starters! It's yummy...nuff said. I also always get the BLT salad with my meals, it's one of the best! Bread is always fresh and yummy!!\n\nI usually order the Prime Rib dinner and it's always cooked to perfection! I have also tried their burgers and many of their sandwiches and they are always good too!\n\nThe most favorite thing I love about Firebirds now is that you could make reservations online!! I always avoided Firebirds on weekend nights because I knew there would be at least a 90 minute wait (if not longer) before we were seated! Now that's fixed and it's always my first pick when asked \""""Where should we go?\""""!" 1
+Went to the nini nails on John Delany and got the worst pedicure ever staff was rude and my nails look like crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0
+"This review is for the flooring department, only.\n\nWe are looking to change out the carpeting in our entire house. This is a big project and considering that we had our current house built new 10 years ago (carpeting was included) and we came from an apartment with carpeting in only a few rooms we are complete novices when it comes to carpeting. We went to Home Depot knowing that they have a large selection of carpeting choices and they were offering a interest-free promotion that was interesting. We also went there for, what we hoped would be, knowledgeable sales staff to assist us with the \""""process\"""". Well, we were right about the choices, but completely wrong about the knowledgeable sales staff. The one girl working in this department was able to tell us what the ordering, measuring, and installation process is and she also seemed gleeful about warning us about the number of hidden charges, but her depth of knowledge shallowly ended there. We asked her for advice and even admitted that we were completely unsure as to which carpets were best for our home, but she offered no guidance whatsoever. \n\nWe wandered around aimlessly for about approx 30 minutes when a different sales associated noticed that we looked lost and offered to help...granted, he said that he knew NOTHING about carpeting, but at least he cared enough to help.\n\nFinally, we decided to leave. We then turned to Yelp for reviews on local flooring specialist and ended up at locally-owned flooring store where they were extremely knowledgeable, very helpful, and has all-inclusive pricing that beats HD!" 0
+Meh... it's a Starbucks... in the 'burbs.\n\nLocated in Promenade on Providence, at the corner of Providence Rd and Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, parking is a friggin nightmare. It's angled parking, and as an SUV driver, the spaces are *tight* and hard to come by. There is parking around the corner, but currently half of the spaces are taken up by a dumpster for the remodel of the space next door (June 2013). During dinner hours because of the sushi joint and several other restaurants, you're going to have to park a ways away to get your caffeine fix. There is good enough seating inside, and metal tables/chairs outside.\n\nTonight's visit, I got my standard Starbucks order of a black tea with lemonade sweetened and a peaches and cream muffin. The young lady working the cash register was pleasant enough, but seemed like a typical teenager who would rather be elsewhere. Usually the barista shakes the tea with the ice and then it gets dumped into the plastic cup and lidded. This wasn't done this evening and the top of the tea was cold from the ice and the bottom where the straw rests was not (I know... first world problems...). The peaches and cream muffin was moist enough, with a crunch from the sugar on top. I think I found a couple of peach pieces - it was meh.\n\nWith the issues with parking and the overall *shrug* experience, I will purchase my overpriced coffee and pastries across the street at the Starbucks in the Harris Teeter from now on. 0
+Well, it's a Starbucks... Same coffee, same general atmosphere, but that is all that's good about this location. It is about a third the size it needs to be, there is ALWAYS a waiting line and tables are overcrowded and sometimes hard to find. Forget meeting with any privacy at all. I felt like I was in the middle of three other conversations!\n\nI DO NOT recommend this location! 0
+Have not been here for sometime, WOW what happened, great meal last time. Was in early and not very crowded. late delivery and luke warm appetizer. luke warm soup and two entres. Lasanga not hot very little favor, boring besides lots of pasta sheets. Son was served his entre 10 minutes before the rest of us, turns out he was served another tables meal. Down hill, server had all kinds of excuses for the kitchen, other servers. very disappointing. 0
+"A good while back, I decided to generally shop at Office Depot, mostly to maximize my \""""rewards\"""" (such as they are). So I rarely go to either OfficeMax or Staples. It also helps that Staples is nowhere near our house.\n\nBut when a particular item was supposed to be on sale, and even in stock according to their web site, and I showed up right at opening time, and they had none? Not the greatest selling point. I get that web inventory is still not quite correct - though I have no idea why it should be off as the store opens.\n\nAs to the store itself? It is nice enough, though since I do not shop there, I really cannot figure out where anything is located. It is a good size, and the appearance is nice, but getting help (as has been mentioned previously) can be difficult, making it even worse. Really makes me not want to go out of my way again." 0
+The food was fine, but not worth trying again. I got sesame chicken and it was pretty good, but the Hunan beef had very little meat and tasted nothing like normal Hunan. The dumplings were ok, but the sauce was strange and sweet and they forgot my egg roll. All in all it was not terrible, but it was at best ok. 0
+My new favorite take out place. Friendly staff, good, fresh and delicious food 1
+Ordered veggie lo mien w/extra veggies only to receive a greasy, bland dish with very little veg. Fianc\u00e9 ordered Singapore noodles only to get a mass of bland, boring noodles, without much meat or veg. Egg roll, wonton soup and veg soup all equally under-whelming. 0
+The shrimp and grits were great...great atmosphere 1
+I ate here about 2 weeks ago and the food was simply divine. It really does taste like something straight from New Orleans. I had the seafood gumbo (that comes with cornbread) and the alligator bites. The alligator bites are amazing, however, it might be the only overpriced thing on the menu ($10 appetizer). The seafood gumbo was dee-licious! For dessert, I had the bread pudding! AMAZING! I had a mimosa to drink with my meal. I was visiting from NJ and was extremely pleased with the food. The service was equally wonderful. I had a waitress named Stephanie who is an enabler haha! But I'm glad she convinced me to get the bread pudding. This place has good food, great service, and is priced right. Def check it out. You won't be disappointed! 1
+If you're looking for a lot of food for the money this place is great as the portions are huge. But unless you like the fried frozen variety of seafood you won't be satisfied. The non-fried stuff I've ordered has been pretty blah. Parking is a nightmare during prime times, as are the wait-times for a table, so go in off-hours for sure. 0
+Exploring this old downtown area I was not expecting to find this! Cool Comic Book store! The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable! 1
+"As one who grew up with regular flea market excursions, and not just because my mom once owned a 5 and Dime, I was pretty underwhelmed by the Barnyard Flea. It's a lot of ... well, junk, and not the \""""OHMYGOD, I can't beleeeve they have this\"""" kind of junk. Cheap plastic earrings that break on the first wear, sketchy gym shoes, old Avon body products, and a couple of hardware store closeout booths. Even the food is just so-so (sorry, fudge lady), lacking the carnivalesque vibe that usually comes with powdered funnel cake and the like. \nThe two exceptions are the vintage jewelry stall near the office and a Latin produce station, where I saw and bought prickly pears (yaaaayyyy) and which redeemed the 3 and a half hours spent roaming. I knew there HAD to be something good here!" 0
+PIZZA EXTREME has RC Cola.\n\nPIZZA EXTREME does not have recycling bins. 0
+The best thing I can say about this place is some of the decor is nice. I say some because for the price I shouldn't have to eat on a paper table cloth. The drink menu was terribly out dated but their food menu looked delicious. I ordered the shrimp capallini and my bff ordered the seafood primavera. The food was out within 10 minutes of ordering which made us immediately think the food wasn't fresh. The shrimp in both of our dishes were slightly rubbery and tasteless. The crab in my bff's dinner was intolerably fishy and her veggies were not even close to being cooked! The waitress was rude and seemed bothered by any requests! Don't waste your money on this place! 0
+"Horrible customer service from the manager... the food is standard Panera Bread quality and not worth a trip back to this location. I walked in on 12/28, Sunday morning, Melissa the cashier was friendly and efficient. Then the manager, who was unorganized, running around (it wasn't busy) and creating a chaotic atmosphere appeared. Her name was Jessica, as I asked the cashier before I left. She didn't smile or offer a greeting to customers, instead she was rudely speaking to the team (complaining about a new person not understanding how to make a drink and being overwhelmed herself). The cashier and another team member were making 2 smoothies which had been ordered, 1 of them was mine. All was good then Jessica haphazardly delegated other tasks to the team members. My smoothie was finished mixing but needed to be poured into a cup. I asked if she could pour mine before moving on to the next one so my order could be completed. She said, \""""sir I know you want me to be 15 people but I'm only one person!\"""". I responded, \""""focus on finishing 1 task before moving on to another.\"""" In addition, the team serving the sandwiches is average at best. Engage your team and delight your customers to ensure repeat business and you'll also be able to take down the \""""now hiring\"""" sign. This Panera is lacking in both areas and I will not be returning, it's simply not worth it in terms of value." 0
+"As a child (along with Burger King), Kentucky Fried Chicken (as it was called then), was my favorite fast food restaurant. You couldn't go wrong with the \""""Original Recipe\"""" (only option back then... it was just called chicken because there was no \""""Extra Crispy\"""") and mashed potatoes. Sure the coleslaw made me vomit through my nose (just wasn't ready for it then), but Kentucky Fried Chicken was the best.\n\nYears later, \""""Extra Crispy\"""" became available and I realized how hard the \""""Original Recipe's\"""" texture sucked!\n\nNovelty drove me to KFC yesterday. I went with the white meat combo ... \""""Extra Crispy\"""". I started with the chicken. The batter was really caked on. I forgot haw thick the layers of batter get with KFC. My initial bite started off satisfying, the flavors helped me relive those great fast foodie moments of my childhood. From there, the mirage took off.\n\nThe batter is caked on so thickly that there is a space between the chicken and the crispy exterior that's moist mush. It was so disgusting, I could only eat select portions of the batter I knew were crisp. \n\nThe chicken was so far from free-range, it tasted as if were raised in a can. The breast was moist, but it oddly had the flavor and some of the texture of thigh meat (I can't stand dark meat chicken). \n\nI went with the wedges. They are flavored like curly fries, but with twice the seasoning. The first part of the bite was solid, but the guts of the wedges were a mushy potato with the consistency of mashed potatoes -- yeah, deep-fried mashed potatoes --- %&u% GROSS!\n\nThe only thing I finished here was the soda. I hope in 10 years, when I consider coming back, I read this review and realize some things are best left in childhood." 0
+This was my first time trying Culvers. It's nothing special and is comparable to Wendy's or any other fast food burger place. 0
+Came with roommate. Stood in entryway for 5 minutes. Chose a random table and sat for 5 minutes. Staff made eye contact with us and still chose not to address us. And so we left. Spare yourself the trouble. 0
+The staff here is the best. Always friendly and great service. The food is always reliable. 1
+Great location in Verona! The bar is beautiful and they pour a large glass of wine for a good price. Food is marginal at best, but not consistent. The only thing I enjoy eating is the cheese bread. 0
+I'm really disappointed in this place. I went on a Tuesday and my waitress was slow and dis organizationed, but that was not the reason for my bad review. It was the food. It was just bad. We started with brushetta. Kinda tastless. Dry toast with tomatoes covered in cheese. Then dinner; I had the lasagna. Mostly bland sauce and noodles, some sausage and a touch of ricotta cheese, clearly a couple of days old reheated with cheap mozzarella cheese on top. Asked for bread, it was re heated to ye point it was burnt and dry. My dates food was just as bad.... 0
+Gone down hill big time\nI have gone to this restaurant many times in my life. In the 60's it was a tavern and bait shop that had boat rental. I had not been to the Nau-Ti-Gal for years, and when my daughter and her BF came up from FL for Christmas we decided to take them there as it is a unique location and I in the past the food was pretty good. Saturday 12/27/14 we got there at 6:30 and the place was dead, which I thought a little odd. My wife ordered the seafood salad, my daughter, her BF and I ordered the Prime Rib special of the night, each meal came with a cup of clam chowder. My wifes seafood salad consided of canned baby shrimp, and canned crab meat on lettuce and tomatoes. The Prime Rib was a dark red color which I later realized was a Sam's pre-cooked Prime, I've had before. Later that night I got a gut ache, which turned into several trips to the bathroom, my wife got it the next morning, I'm thinking it was the chowder. \nI won't be going back to the Nau-Ti-Gal and would not recommend to anyone else... 0
+"I love these places. Total Wisconsin Supper Club. Salad Bar and Soup is very Wisconsin and very good.\n\nThe main courses are very \""""sturdy\"""".\n\nEveryone who eats there is like 50 plus.\n\nThey need some windows though." 1
+My girlfriend was physically there to order food for carry out. Food was given to her got back to her place to find out the order was wrong. Called to tell them the order was wrong which they agreed they were wrong. They wouldnt deliver the order we had to go to get it...Fine, whatever. I went to get the correct order to which when I got there they told me I needed to bring back the old food. To which I highly disagreed. There was no reason they couldn't just give me the food. It was their mistake to begin with, she was physically there and the only one there, and they gave us the wrong food. Yet still I had to bring back the incorrect order. I sat and argued with them for 5 minutes about how it was their mistake, we had been there twice and still didn't have the problem resolved. Came, picked up the food and went back for a refund. There is no reason it should have resorted to that. They can't sell the food, can't bring it back to the kitchen for sanitary reasons(unless super shady and to which a health inspector would shut them down). Didn't even taste the food but don't need to after the way I and my girlfriend were treated 0
+Comfort and control need not come at the price of $3500 Italian bicycle. The guys at Cronometro will take the bike you own now and fit it to your exact specifications. It'll cost you $165 but it's well worth it if you're planning on riding more than an hour at a stretch this summer.\r\n\r\nThe owner, Colin O'Brien, is a great guy with a lot of experience both as a rider and a fitter of bikes. If you have ambitions of being a better biker than you right now you should call for an appointment. You'll get a fit that will get you fit. 1
+I needed to rent a bike on short notice. Williamson was cheap and their bikes were in pristine condition. That's enough to sell me on the place.\n\nI went to Madison for a bike trip to the New Glarus Brewery, about 30 miles outside of the city. Unfortunately, the bike I was going to borrow was no longer available and I needed a plan B. Within a half hour, Williamson had me set up with a perfectly sized road bike (my request) for $15/day, $24/2-days.\n\nMadison has an amazing, world-class set of bike trails. Even if you're a local, you should take advantage of the great setup available: rent a top-of-the-line bike and take a spin on the smooth trails of Dane County. 1
+Friendliest bartenders and best martinis in Madison 1
+I had an amazing 4 course meal here with my family from philadlephia. my father runs a farmers market there and was very impressed with their use of seasonal and local foods. We had an amazing pork belly salad and I had duck wrapped in bacon and stuffed with pate, which sounds insanely heavy, but it was not; the portion was small enough not to be overwhelmed and it was not overly greasy at all. It was a fantastic meal. I think l'etoile is on par with top restaurants in bigger cities. 1
+Most expensive restaurant in Madison, but well worth it for a celebratory meal. Literally can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Steak was as good as advertised. Fancy decor with glass windows. 1
+"AVERAGE. NOT WORTH IT. A NOTCH ABOVE OLIVE GARDEN!\nMaybe its' cause I'm from Chicago, but I have better restaurants blocks from my house - at half the price. I do not care about spending money - if the food is great, but this was . . below great? C'mon, Madison, I know you've got more than this?\nAre you Yelpers cuckoo???\n\nstarter, dried out, mini-biscuit tasted just like a Goldfish cracker (not in a good way)\namuse bouche - parsnip soup - good little combo of subtle flavors\n$15 first course - Korean stew - AWFUL! I kept asking her what was in the broth bc it tasted like a salty, oily, can of condensed soup. She said, \""""Korean hot sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil. One - these are all things I can put together at home, but Two, I SHOULD NOT just mix together and call it a broth. No depth of flavor whatsoever. \n$44 Red Snapper- tasty, but very basic. I cook make this myself. Greens were way too salty and came with oily potatoes \n$56 Rib Eye - LOTS OF FAT. Again, decent flavor on the steak, but nothing that anyone can't do at home. Came with spinach, which tasted like . . spinach.\nThey served bread and butter, which tasted like . . uh bread and butter.\n$10 chocolate cake was decent, but the little tray of sweets they brought at the end, just made them look worse. Popcorn, truffles, and something else. Truffles were disgustingly sweet (Fannie May is better and I hate Fannie May) and popcorn? Please! overly sweet and just gross. \nI hate to write this, but I felt gypped! Server was nice, but disappeared for an hour and I had to flag some other lady down to get a dessert menu. Timing was long between some of the courses as well. \nNever again\nWhy did this guy get an award? Did they eat at this place first? Do not understand." 0
+"I've been to L'Etoile three times and they were all very good. Once I ordered the \""""Sea Scallop\"""" appetizer for $12. When L'Etoile says sea scallop they mean ONE SCALLOP. So how good does one sea scallop have to be, to be worth two hours of minimum-wage labor? It has to be pretty good, and it was. I was skeptical until I tasted it and it was amazing.\n\nOne star fewer than perfect because I have to save up for a year before I can afford one meal there.\n\nSpecial thanks to excellent waiter Frank." 1
+Amazing food, service and drinks. For an award winning chef, the prices are not outrageous. \n\nFor Wisconsin people will think it's expensive but it's so worth it!! \n\nThe menu changes constantly but my dad loved the lamb. My friend and I got halibut and rock fish, both outrageously delicious. 1
+"MacTaggarts is the best. Enough said. \n\nThe prices are a little steep, but that's understandable based on where they're located. They have pretty much everything you could ask out of a neighborhood market: cool tunes, great employees, and Boar's Head everything. \n\nThey have an underrated selection of different micro-brews as well, which is (imho) a huge plus. \n\nOnly thing you need to look out for is their half step coming up and down the stairs (if and when you're there, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about). \n\nStay cool \""""tags\""""" 1
+It's so hard to find a good hair salon and hairdresser. After reading the reviews on Yelp I decided to give it a try after having a disastrous haircut somewhere else. The staff here are super friendly and their prices are very good. I also got a great haircut! Keely paid a lot of attention to my hair type (medium curls) and gave me a great cut that makes my curls look awesome. I will definitely be coming back. 1
+we happy to have it great store love their collection, if we can have a card for discounts above certain amount will be great. great job 1
+I went here yesterday for the first time looking for a specific product that only they carry in the Madison area. It's definitely a fun little shop to look around in. They have just about anything and everything you could be looking for naturopathic. Basically I was like a gigantic child sneaking around touching and smelling everything. They probably didn't appreciate that. However, I didn't break stuff and run up and down the aisles screeching. 1
+"I don't know if \""""thrift store\"""" really describes this unique little chain (there are three stores in the Chicago area, one in Minneapolis, and I wouldn't be surprised if the next one opens in Portland or Seattle). Ragstock is a fun store to wander through. They pick up very random lots of overstock, used clothing, and....other stuff, and sell it cheap. There's really nothing expensive here. It's really hard to walk two feet in this big cluttered three level store without saying, out loud, \""""What the..?\"""" Well, it's really tight, so it's actually kind of hard to walk two feet in this store, period. I can't quite describe how entertaining it is to shop here, you really need to come with a friend, and a sense of the absurd. There's lots of absurd in here, and on clearance prices. \n So let's see, what have I bought here recently? A couple of peculiar hats, a black tuxedo shirt (they actually had tuxedo shirts for $15 in 6 different colors other than white, 6 different colors of tuxedo shirts? Yes, six different colors of tuxedo shirts) , a book bag made out of Nepali rice sacks, a used Japanese minor league baseball jersey, some thick union-suit style long underwear (kind of an adult size onesie), a Korean war era gas mask (long story), and a purple bow tie for my cat (who didn't like it and tore it to shreds but it only cost me a buck). The young, personable and helpful staff, for the most part, actually know what's in this strange store and where to find it, in spite of a constantly shifting inventory. The staff here are about as unlike the jaded, synthetically friendly oppressed automatons found at big corporate chain retail clothing stores as you'll find, and that alone is refreshing. \n This is an excellent place for hipsters, those who love irony, people with any kind of sense of humor, tourists visiting Madison, if you need a costume, ska musicians, parents visiting their costly college students (whatever they want in here won't set you back much, and there's lots of conversation starters in here), 50-year olds looking for the sports jacket they wore in 1976, theater people, protesters looking for their rights (you won't find your stolen rights in here, but you can find some cheap gloves and warm hats so you can protest a little longer, and some antique Nixon era ironic buttons that have renewed relevance), and anyone who needs a disguise. \n Close to both the campus and the capitol. Very crowded just before Halloween." 1
+I really enjoy shopping at Ragstock. You can find some very good deals inexpensively. They also carry new items, which are too expensive to qualify as thrifty shopping, but are fairly reasonably priced. They always have fun and really different kinds of clothes, like brightly colored fishnet shirts or star spangled leggings, so you never know exactly what you'll find. It's a good place to return for another visit. 1
+"Disclaimer: This is based pretty much on service.\n\nI went here with my mom before going to Wicked. It was 5:00pm and the show was at 7:00. We told the waitress we were on slight time constraints and she seemed to understand.\n\nWe started off by ordering the chef's appetizer. A mix of appetizers for two people. That came up in maybe 10 minutes. The actual appetizer was pretty good, although mostly fried, which is a downside. \n\nWe ordered our entree at the same time as the appetizer. We decided to split a shrimp/scallop dish. After receiving our appetizer we waited for THIRTY MINUTES. The waitress didn't stop by. Didn't say anything. So we just sat and talked and picked at the appetizer. Finally she came over and said \""""we ran out of scallops, do you want to order something else?\""""\n\nAt this point I was pretty annoyed that 40 minutes after ordering she tells us the item is out. So I told her, \""""we've been sitting here 30 minutes and you just now tell us?\"""" She replies, \""""I was waiting for you to finish your appetizer before putting in the dinner order.\""""\n\nWHAT?? I've been a waitress before. I understand pacing a meal. She should have put in the dinner order when she delivered the appetizer. Not to mention we had been finished with the appetizer for 20 minutes before she came over. Had she stopped by the table or asked she would have known that.\n\nSo we left. At that time it was already 6:00, so we only had an hour before show time and the restaurant was starting to get busy. I've heard great things about Himal Chuli so I may give that a try, but I won't be back here." 0
+Pretty awesome bar! Went here for a few pre-dinner drinks with a few people, it was right across from where we were going to eat so it was the only thing that was close enough to walk to.\n\nThe outside doesn't look like much, but you walk in and it feels, smells, and looks like you're somewhere warm, and tropical. The outside looks like a place that would be super small, and crowded place. But it's actually a pretty good sized place. \n\nWe all sat down at the bar, with the tropical music playing in the background. Two of us got the everyday $3.00 Coronas, the other two got fruity, tropical drinks, very fitting. \n\nThe roommates and I talked about coming back to actually eat, and have more of the yummy drinks very, very soon, especially with it getting colder out. 1
+One of my favorite stores in Madison. I usually don't care for soapy boutiques, as they tend to be overpriced and, I dunno, too whoosh for me. This happy place keeps me from having to mess around with any other ones.\n\nThe best deals here are the custom soaps they mix up for you in the store. You select a big, medium, or small bottle of unscented body shampoo, bubble bath or whatever, then pick a scent from about a hundred little bottles of natural fragrances. They mix in up to your specifications, let you take a whiff, and sell it to you at a very reasonable price.\n\nI keep seeing the same people there year after year. Every single time the staff has been friendly and has known their stuff. 1
+"I have never been to the store itself but walked by many times. My boyfriend picked up some lotion, soap and body wash for me for our anniversary and let me just say, he did a good job. The lotion is heavenly and I use it all the time. And the soaps are nice too. We will definitely be \nstopping by here the next time we need a nice gift.\n\nEdit - I just wanted to add my boyfriend calls this place \""""My Hookup.\"""" I always get something from there for Valentine's Day, birthdays, etc and I LOVE it! :)" 1
+This place is excellent. The people they chose to work here are awesome. Good choice. The selections of soaps and oils that you can personalize is amazing! 1
+Great food...a little pricey. Basic pasta is about $16 and the meat dishes range from $20-35. I had salmon...it was amazing! When my boyfriend at the time and I ate there while it was still nice out, so we were able to sit outside and people watch. Also, because they share owners, the acts that perform at the Majestic often eat there, so keep an I out for them. Check out my Majestic review for a good story about that! Great food and lots of options, whatever you are in the mood for. 4 stars. 1
+Ever wonder who started the fair trade coffee brigade? Well Michelangelo's is one of the first! \n\nThis place is truly for the coffee purist. If you don't want your palate muddled by milky add ins and pumps of sugar, you will be pleased that Michelangelo's offers coffee imported from gosh darn every continent you can think of. But you can sure pick from a bunch of other sweet coffee drinks too! \n\nTea drinkers don't stray away. You can fill your tea cup with all sorts of white, black, or green teas. \n\nExtra seating in the back allows you and your hunny bunny to snuggle up and sip on your brews in privacy. \n\nKeep your eyes open. This place is so close to the capitol, you might stumble upon a politician! 1
+A fair trade coffeehouse near the Capitol on State Street. I'm torn on my opinions of this place. I love coffee shops with comfy armchairs and lamps, and the art on the walls is beautiful.The wi-fi is free and doesn't require a password, and they have creative specialty drinks.\n\nHowever, the turkey and swiss panini sandwich I tried was of low quality, especially the Oscar Meyer-like turkey slices, and the apple strudel pastry was soggy. My chai was okay but weak. They only take cash and check, but at least there's a handy ATM inside. And yes, there are persistent, annoying flies. Enough to really bother me while I was eating and studying.\n\nMaybe I'll try this place again in winter and see if the fly problem and food have improved... 0
+Hands down best meal I've had in Madison. I can't believe I waited so long to come here, this is definitely my new favorite place to eat.\n\nI went with 1 other person late on a Saturday night. The service was definitely slow, so this isn't a great place if you're in a rush, but the environment is low-key so it's a relaxing place to wait. And the food is definitely worth the wait.\n\nWe shared the mango rub down salmon, jerk chicken, and plantains. The plantains were sweet, crisp on the outside and tender inside. The two main meals came with cabbage salad and rice and beans. The flavoring on the mango rub down was phenomenal; sweet and rich, but not overpowering. The salmon to beans/vegetable ratio was spot on. \n\nThe jerk chicken was well cooked, rich, and flavorful. Rice and beans were bomb dot com. The portions were gigantic, we took almost 1.5 take out boxes home with us. 1
+First of all, screw the entrees, the fries are TO DIE FOR. For crispy fries, can't think of a better place on State Street.\n\nBest enjoyed while hammered... the Greek music videos are an interesting touch.\n\nI heard stories about how, years ago, in place of Pizza di Roma, another gyros shop competed with Parthenon, and they used to sharpen their knives in the windows, either threatening each other or trying to draw more customers. Sadly not the case anymore, would be much more entertaining if so.\n\nFor a student, within reason but a *bit* pricy, especially if one already spent money out. 1
+I was new to the area and was hoping that this place would offer soemwhat good greek gyros. This place sucks, I would never go back. Their gyros were disgusting, I don't even want to know what the gyro meat was made from, it looked like a cardboard composite. I'm sure it's wonderful for drunk college kids, but not for anyone sober. No thanks. Besides, these are all made by persons whom definately aren't even somewhat greek at all. 0
+So I've been going to The Parthenon for nearly 2 decades and it was always really great but the last couple times I've gone the meat tasted different...like not as good. I don't know if they've changed vendors or what but something is definitely not quite right. Previously I would have give the Parthenon 5 stars but now it's closer to 3.5/4 stars.\nI dont like potatoes but my husband loves the fries. \nI have also tried the baklava, souvlaki and chicken kabobs. The baklava was delicious, the souvlaki was good and the kabobs were just ok. \nThere is outdoor seating in front and on the upper terrace with is wonderful! 1
+Haha, good times. My favorite memory was when my to-be-unnamed acquaintance who I was eating with got yelled at by the owner! This is a positive review since the guy was a jerk anyway. Bottom line is that this is a real deal local place and the guy that runs it doesn't take any crap.\n\nNote that it has limited hours (basically just weekday lunchtime) and that you must pay in cash. The motley crew of young student types that work there are sincere and helpful, just trying to get people fed and out the door! 1
+The food is delicious and fairly cheap, but they only take cash and if you go at lunch be prepared to wait in a line. The line moves fairly quickly and the food slingers are pretty adept at putting together your food in a hurry. It was less than five minutes after we placed a to-go order and our food was in a bag and in our hands. The Akins lamb plate is a little skimpy on the meat and heavy on the rice, and I would have liked more salad. Chicken shawarma is a solid choice, again with the hummus, rice and salad. 1
+The food is terrific!\n\nI was visiting Madison for a conference, and a group of us stumbled in here for dinner. The service was nice, not too slow, and the server didn't mind giving us suggestions for dinner. We did what they said and had a terrific and filling meal!\n\nThe food is something like Indian, but not quite. And it's not the same as Tibetan, but close. If you like Indian and Tibetan food, though, you'll like this.\n\nOnly 4 stars because of there atmosphere: there is none. Price is pretty good, though. We all eat very well for $25 each, including a nice tip. 1
+This place is the American Gothic of breakfast food and decor, purposefully bland.\n\nIf I were to take a guess, this place gets most of its high ratings because of it's proximity to campus/greek row. A quaint place for sorority girls to quell their hangovers with tasteless food while telling stories about last night. 0
+I don't understand what is so great about Sunroom. The potential is all there, but the food is just mediocre... Service can either be good or awful too. Madison really lacks a great brunch place (that is reasonably priced). Too bad.... 0
+The owner is a total ass, he looks at you like are going to steal something out of that crapy store! 0
+Went here for lunch on Monday - arrived around 11:30am and were one of two tables in the entire place. Despite opening at 11:00am, the overhead lights were still off - they turned them on as we sat down.\n\nThe hostess/waitress/cashier lady didn't greet us; she handed us two sets of menus and grunted something about sitting wherever we wanted to. We grabbed a table (which was sticky in spots) and browsed the menu.\n\nAfter a brief wait, the same lady stopped by to drop off water glasses and to take our order: spring rolls (with meat), tofu Pad Thai, and Tofu curry (with potatoes, onion, and coconut milk). \n\nThe spring rolls arrived; I'm guessing they had been pre-made some time ahead. They were ice cold and nearly glued to one another. The lettuce was brown on the edges. As I grabbed for the hot sauce, I noticed the spoon was filthy and sticky. The same held true for the soy sauce vessel. Hmmm....\n\nThe Pad Thai had an awesome texture and a great flavor - I really enjoyed it. The curry was tasty - light on spice despite ordering 3-stars, but good.\n\nWe waited a long, long time for a check. After watching another table walk up to the front cash register and then hunt down the absent hostess/waitress/cashier, we walked-up to pay and to get some to-go containers (the portions were massive). We got a grunt or two from the woman; nothing much else.\n\nSo... Vientiane = MEH\n\nFood = 3 stars (entrees were good; spring rolls were sub-par)\nService = 1 star\nValue = 3 stars (lunch specials were a bargain)\nMISC = 1 star (dirty, rundown inside)\n\nMadison is hurting for good Thai places... this one has some potential, but needs to improve in some key areas. 0
+Restaurant is in basement of building, but it was quiet, clean, and brightly colored. Loved their Chicken Curry and Lamb dish (can't remember name). Enjoyed the tasty side of lentil salad. Very small plates for lunch, but delicious, filling food. Nice level of spice. Had bottled non-alcoholic ginger beer which was very good. Lunch partner had the unleavened bread with her entree and this bread looked like a thin, wet pancake (which I would skip.) Pleasant young waiter. I'll go back. 1
+The only place I'll buy my pet supplies from! I'm always more than happy to buy from local places, but this one has the most friendly, laid-back employees I've ever seen. They're not even more expensive! 1
+The serving is good, but the steak dinner is not that good, also the sauce for the fried squid is strange....... 0
+I mean, I guess it's sort of a Madison Institution, right?\n\nBrats are basic, no-frills, and mediocre at best. You're much better going to another place that serves quality, local cuisine. Cheese curds are on par with Culver's...which is saying something (and not a good something, I might add). Fries are curly and pretty tasty.\n\nBeer is pretty pricey for a Madison dive. \n\nService is always excellent, bartenders nice. Cool outdoor patio. Food quality and prices makes this a 2 star joint, but it's important to note the service--which is, as said before, always great. 0
+"State Street Brats sucks. Normally, I hate to be so blunt in a review but that essentially sums up my SSB \""""experience\"""". Very dimly lit sports bar with over priced, overcooked food. Important to note, they cook the burgers well done, unless you specify otherwise. Brats taste little different than you'd get from a gas station. Always heard good things about this place. Not impressed." 0
+This place was aweful! The delivery was fast but the food was aweful. I took 1 bite and it all went in the garbage! 0
+I paid $20 for a sustantial hair cut (first one in three months) and a full beard trim (first one in over two months). \n\nVery old school, and the barbers are all total pros.\n\nBring cash. 1
+Everyone's least favorite place to drop $300+ twice a year on text books. Nonetheless, I dig this place, because they consistently have way cheaper office/school supplies than Walgreens. Additionally they carry a stellar selection of date books and art supplies. (not sure how reasonably priced the art supplies are) Also, the upstairs book store is extremely convenient when you need to get that last minute travel guide for your last minute vacation. (or gifts) On the reverse side, all of their UW gear (sweatshirts, water bottles, etc etc) might as well be purchased at Steve & Barry's for half the price. 1
+This is another place I always meant to try when I lived in Madison but never did. I had a gift certificate from restaurants.com and decided to use it with a friend.\nWe started with some ginger tea, which really hit the spot since I have a cold. There are these ginger chews I adore and this tasted like a hot, liquefied version of that. I took the package along with me to find it.\nWe split an order of lumpia, which were brough to the table hot and crispy with a sweet sauce that had chopped peanuts in it.\nI had curried eggplant. Great mixture of veggies and tofu. Warm and comforting.\nWe had to reach a minimum amount, which gave just enough room to split a dessert of fried plantains. They were dipped in batter and fried. With a dusting of powdered sugar and raspberry cream sauce on the side they hit the spot without being too sweet.\nIt was a lovely evening playing catch-up with a friend. I wish I had dressed a little nicer. 1
+"This place is hit or miss. I've gone and had great food and service. And sometimes the waitstaff are incredibly rude, as some other commentators have mentioned. I ordered delivery. It took them 1 hour and 40 minutes to deliver the food! (The estimated wait time was \""""only\"""" 1 hour.) I live just a few blocks from the restaurant. When I called to inquire where the delivery was, they hung up on me! I had to call back several times to get an answer, they kept saying, just 10 more minutes. Finally the food arrived cold, right before my friends were picking me up to go out for the night. I had enough time to eat 4 bites before I had to leave. They were incredibly rude about it too. Probably won't go there again. I give it 2 stars because sometimes the food and drinks are good, but really not worth putting up with rude service. There are other great Asian restaurants on Williamson St." 0
+I've now order take out a couple of times from here and GUESS WHAT? They will send you coupons if you order online! What?! BTW, the Indo mac and cheese is amazing. 1
+I've made several trips to Indonesia over the years and this is the first place in the States that serves food comparable to the fare I had there.. The food at Bandung is excellent and the service is first rate. Regrettably, I find myself in Madison only two or three times a year. Otherwise, I'd be a very regular customer. 1
+Closing down for several months to add a kfc to a taco bell that is doing a perfectly fine business and then revising your hours so that you are not open as late doesn't impress me. 0
+One of my favorite place to shop on State Street. In particular for sunglasses, bags, and other gifts for my friends. (and for myself) Little Luxuries includes novelty items as well as a nice array of jewelery and well crafted bags and home decorating items. (including a laptop case that I bought 3 years ago and STILL get compliments) I would describe tihis store as Pop Deluxe with slightly more useful things.. but not THAT much more useful. 1
+Over the past couple of years, I have been in here a few times for gifts. A few things I like about Little Luxuries: free giftwrapping, nice selection of colorful stainless steel water bottles, excellent cards, and cute sunglasses for $10. 1
+Jane Kinney did my wedding flowers. I did not care about the flowers at my wedding as much as other details, so I went very minimalistic. Jane did not do anything super creative for my wedding, but she executed what I asked her to do and I thought it was beautiful. She made great suggestions to me, a person who doesn't know a tulip from a lilac. She also helped with season-appropriate flowers and was very professional to work with. She was disappointed when she arrived and could not help us set up because the tables were not set up. I enjoyed working with Jane and found her prices to be extremely reasonable. She was also able to incorporate pieces of the extra fabric from my dress to wrap my bouquet. It was beautiful. \n\nIf you pay in cash or check, she throws in something free like an extra toss bouquet or something of the sort. 1
+Rude, racist, dark. Unconscious drunk people at the bar or at the entrance smelling like urine. Homeless old men grabbing at my date. Pretty much an assault. Place attracts the detritus. 0
+Go for any of their curry dishes. Immaculate!\n\nOtherwise, a bit of a hole-in-the-wall; the service is average. 1
+Thicker/richer curry than other places around town. A great place to swing by in the cold of winter. 1
+My brother just moved into the neighborhood and we love Dorn's! For a small store they seem to have whatever we need, and they are so so helpful! 1
+Wow, the rumors are true, this place serves awesome food!! \n\nMy friend and I showed up here for dinner both as first timers. We ordered a glass of Merlot, started the girlfriends chit-chat and were very relaxed. \n\nFor entree, I ordered grilled trout with reduced vegetables (yes, they have number of delicious sounding sea food items on the menu), while my friend had chicken smothered in red wine sauce. These entrees comes with wither salad or soup. We ordered salad - which was ok, but nothing to rave about. But when the main dishes came out, we couldn't put down the fork and stop raving about them. Both of our dishes were down right delicious!\n\nI didn't really look at the rest of the menu, but I'm sure pretty much everything on the menu is great. The entrees we ordered were in $12-$14 range. It's very reasonable price considering th quality of the food.\n\nThis is a repeater for sure. 1
+I have bad luck with eating at Husnu's for some reason or another. The place never had much appeal to me with the exception of a decent mango lassi. Beyond the lassi, I've had a half chicken that looked more like 1/3 a chicken that was a tad dry and tasted a bit too much like salmon (no joke, it tasted very fish-like for me) and also had a chicken dish that had a sauce that was sweet like candy (I believe it was the stuffed chicken breast).\n\nOther than that, I do remember their minestrone being a bit watery with mushy noodles, however it had one saving grace: cilantro flavor. I've also heard some good things about their lamb dishes, but the chicken leaves me in doubt.\n\nI have no idea how traditional, authentic, or whatever adjective is used to describe the food at Husnu's... it's pretty mediocre for me and I wouldn't eat there again unless a friend dragged me in. 0
+Went down to try this restaurant. Waited 15 minutes for service in an empty restaurant while the servers were bussing their tables. Finally got service and cold bread, waitress blamed the slow service on it being busy when the place was deserted. We decided to leave and try our luck elsewhere. 0
+Seriously disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was so slow and our waitress was beyond dull and unfriendly. I'm usually crazy about any type of Mediterranean bread, but the bread I had at Husnu's was dry and thick. When our food finaaaaally came it was another disappointment! Everything on my plate and on my husband's plate was smothered in yogurt sauce. There are way, way, way better Mediterranean restaurants in Madison - this place was not worth the money I reluctantly handed over. 0
+Love the food - great kebabs! Especially lamb. Raspberry chicken dish - delicious. Service is excellent. Owner is devoted to the quality of food and enjoyment of customers. He is often there to greet customers! Great atmosphere - great music. Great hummus! Oh - and try the dumplings! yum yum! 1
+Food is average. The Nile and Middle Eastern Cafe are much better. 0
+Food is decent. I ordered a stuffed trout dinner entree. Looks pretty good, a little bit cold. It was quite busy, which explains why they never fill up my glass of water until I'm done with the salad and half way through the trout. Oh, by the way I waited 15ish minutes between my trout and salad. Server never ask how is the food or anything. Salad is decent , bread is tasteless. For some reason all waitress wear short skirts. Is that some eye candies so we won't be piss on our food or service...? Waited another 10-15 minutes just to get the check...everything is in a slow motion..?\n\nAnyway, all these happened in a normal Saturday night. I'm not going to visit it again, until they fix the service part. 0
+Living downtown is expensive, but the staff is friendly, work with you and keep the place orderly\nGreat Views, great gym Capital Fitness\nPrices are going up everywhere but Butler Plaza is still less than many of the newer bldgs 1
+so much stuff! 1
+Great coffee, excellent tea, and astute service is what you will find here. They have a limited selection of breads and pastries if you're hungry, and the wireless internet can be unreliable at times. It's always clean, and it's usually easy to get an outlet. Steep & Brew does attract a decent number of non-studying people which may make for loud distracting conversations, so bring your headphones if you have ADD like me. 1
+This is definitely one the best places to get coffee in Madison. I almost never hang out in coffee shops, and yet I've spent many hours studying in Steep & Brew throughout the years. The atmosphere is perfect for meeting up with friends to study or hang out. It's quiet and laid back, but not so quiet that you'll be uncomfortable. They've got 4 different sections you can sit in (including outside) which all have pretty comfortable chairs.\n\nI love the fact that you can get a quart-sized cup of coffee here for a dollar or two. They've got plenty of other drinks on the menu as well. Everything tastes really good, comes in massive portions, and is dirt-cheap. And unlike a lot of coffee shops on State Street, they actually take credit cards. 1
+Great looking restaurant. We couldn't enjoy the atmosphere though since they crammed everyone in the restaurant into one tiny section. I agree with the comment about the food being a joke. Service wasn't great either - lots of employees around but few smiles or greetings. Don't be fooled by the looks of this place if you want to have a nice dinner. 0
+"This recent dinner was my third trip to Porta Bella. The first experience we had I was actually quite impressed and we really enjoyed our meal. This was about 6 years ago. Then we visited again about 2 years ago and had a mediocre experience.\n\nThis past Friday, we were looking for a place to have a romantic dinner and Porta Bella definitely provides an atmosphere and secluded seating which provides this. From the romantic/private standpoint, we got exactly what we were looking for, a booth for two in a secluded area.\n\nThe food is where I have really struggled over the past two visits. First off, keeping in mind this is an Italian restaurant, they are very limited in their ability to accommodate any alteration to their meal . They have a pasta combo, which by default comes with lasagna and chicken tetrazzini. My wife, not being a fan of cream sauces, asked if she could simply get Spaghetti Bolognese instead of the tetrazzini. She was told that everything is pre-portioned so that you could not swap. Ok, whatever...she ordered the Bigoli Bolognese. Because she's pregnant, she can't eat cold cut meats and asked if they could \""""hold\"""" the meat on her salad. We were again told this was not possible, because the salads are all pre-made. This seems crazy for an Italian restaurant, to essentially have everything pre-made up. As if pasta and sauce are hard to prepare. Clearly they are not doing anything too special in the kitchen to prepare our meals.\n\nIn the end, the quality of the meal spoke to their effort in preparation. The bolognese sauce was rather flavorless and my seafood tetrazzini was even less flavorful and nearly dry. At an avg of around $15 per entree, I don't expect 5 star quality, but to be honest I could have gotten a better meal at an Italian chain restaurant and they would have been more accommodating in the meal preparation.\n\nI would recommend looking at many of the other Italian restaurants in Madison." 0
+My Husband went to Porta Bella for the 1st Tuesday. We are in Madison alot but never went in. We are glad we did.\n\nThe bread dipping sauce was mind blowing. I had the Porta Bella Linguine with a glass of house Chianti. It was wonderful. \n\nOur waiter was great the atmosphere is romantic old supper club style. I have one suggestion. Recover those cool booths. The floral prints are mauve dated 80's grandma. \n\nWe will be back! 1
+"I came here for restaurant week and I've never had such a terrible dining experience before. The food and service here deserves 0 stars, however, the restaurant's decor is elegant.\n\nI ordered a blackberry salad for my appetizer and it was awful. The salad consisted of a few pieces of raw and undressed spinach, four blackberries, and sloppy hand shredded ham. \n\nMy stuffed sole over pasta was disappointing. You can't call yourselves an italian restaurant when you overcook your pasta to the point of no return. There was no seasoning at all on the food (which would explain the salt and pepper shakers on the table). The fish was overcooked.\n\nMy boyfriend ordered a steak with stuffed shrimp. They gave him two mere pieces of shrimp and the supposed \""""crabmeat\"""" stuffing was mainly breading. The funniest part was the sauce they decided to put on the plate. They served the steak with a huge portion of sauce in a little dish which tasted like mustard straight from the squeeze bottle. Why is that supposed to be there again? Had one poured that all over the steak, one's palate would be drowned in horseradish. \n\nDessert was mediocre. My almond cake tasted like a defrosted pound cake with reddiwhip on the side. \n\nYou've been warned. Olive Garden may be a better pick." 0
+I haven't been to the Tornado Club in about 5 years but this was always the special occasion restaurant we frequented in college. All of the steaks are excellent and well cooked. They got some good beef in the midwest ya know. This is the first place I tried venison and its been the best tasting and least gamey I've had anywhere. The best dish on the menu here is the coquille st jacques (sp?). The mashed potatoes, the scallops and the sauce are perfectly married and served elegantly on a cleaned out shell. Its the perfect dish and many of my friends have ordered 2 - one as appetizer and another for main dish. If you're a fan of frog legs and escargot you'll be happy to know these dishes also shine. I guess anything with a lot of butter and garlic is bound to be good but these are especially lovely. \n\nThe last time I was ever there during graduation weekend a bat, yes a bat, started flying around the restaurant. It got through an open window in our dining room. You've never seen so many 21 year old guys jump underneath a table so quickly. Anyway we eventually shooed the bat out the same window. For our inconvenience we got free liquor and free desserts. Not a bad deal for some starving hungry college kids. 1
+After hearing how terrific the food and atmosphere are at Tornado Club, I was eager to try it. I had the 8 oz filet and my girlfriend had the queen cut of prime rib on a recent Saturday night. Even though the restaurant is listed as wheelchair accessible, it was difficult to turn the sharp corner into the bar from the front door and if the bar is busy, it's nearly impossible to negotiate my large power wc between the vintage barstools and excessively large booths. Also, the well-worn marble in the doorway needs to be replaced--it forms a large, uneven surface which further complicates a difficult entryway for a wheelchair-using patron. My steak was good, if slightly undercooked from my medium request. The hash brown were greasy and overly cooked and my underwhelming barley mushroom soup was heavy on the former while the latter was nearly non-existant. My gf's prime rib was tasty, but the cut was particularly thin and excessively fatty compared with other restaurants in Madison. Overall, Smoky's still rules in my book and perhaps it's impossible for any steak house to live up to the kind of love the Tornado gets from it's devotees. It just didn't do it for me and Smoky's doesn't make you choose between soup or salad (both are included) and each include a relish tray and bread--for pretty much the same price. For me though, the flavor of my steak wasn't as good as Smoky's and it was disappointingly undercooked. I'm probably like most diners who don't go to the trouble to send it back, not wanting to wait or make a fuss. 0
+Very disappointing! The steak was overcooked and bland. I ordered the $49 Bone In Tenderloin medium rare- it was delivered medium well. We were the 2nd table to be seated at 5:10. By 6:30, every table around us had been seated, served and had eaten their entrees as we were still waiting for our entrees. When I finally got the attention from our waitress, she was defensive and told us we were wrong as did the host as we were leaving. \nThe bread & oysters Rockefeller were tasty but not enough to be bring us back. 0
+Tornado Room is one of my top spots in Madison. Enjoy Perfectly Crafted Cocktails? The BEST Lamb Chops in all of Madison? Maybe something a little Different like Frog Legs? This Place has great food. Not to Mention Awesome Steaks. Check it out! 1
+"My friend suggested this supper club as a \""""taste of Madison\"""" for my first visit to the city/state. We had the BEST meal there. Our server was great, we did not have to wait for a table (sometimes even though I've made a reservation I still have to wait) and the food was AMAZING. We had the scallop appetizer which was the best scallop dish I've ever had. Our wonderful server recommended eating the greens that we thought were just decoration/garnish. It was delicious! Then we shared the lamb and the prime rib. Huge portions. We were able to share and take some home. The lamb came encrusted with a horseradish/wasabi and a sweet red wine sauce. The rib-eye was traditional, but cooked exceptionally well. I also recommend the Brandy Old Fashioned." 1
+The food at Frida's is LAME. Not so bad in the sense that you'll want to vomit, but certainly bad enough that you won't even think twice about throwing away your leftovers instead of taking them home. I'm not exaggerating when I say that it really is some of the most mediocre Mexican food I've ever had, and that you honestly can get more flavorful Latin cuisine at Taco Bell. \n\nTo start, the meat is dry and totally free of any significant spices or marinade, leaving you with a stringy and uninspired base for the dish. The tortillas are tough to bite through, even when soaked in the flavorless liquids that adorn your plate. The beans taste like they came straight from a can bought at the dollar store, and the vegetables aren't all that fresh. And because every dish they make is incredibly tasteless, Frida's will load up on obscene amounts of cheese to compensate. The cheese is equally as hopeless, tasting like nothing but chewy grease. \n\nFrida's only redeeming quality is the atmosphere - a large, well-decorated 2-story loft - unless you're not a fan of looking at a giant picture of woman with a unibrow while you eat, I suppose. All in all, dining here is a horrendous, underwhelming experience. Don't waste your money. Casa de Lara is 2 blocks away. 0
+Yelp says it's closed but I'm pretty sure I was here the other night... It was delicious! Burani bulani lamb curry and lamb couscous all get thumbs up. Though if I were to give an edge to any dish it would be the lamb curry, get it with the soup and dip that pita in it and that, my friends, is a really really solid 13$ dinner. 1
+We spent many rainy days at the Children's Museum by the Historical Museum while I was growing up, so I was excited to take my younger brothers -- ages 10 and 14 -- to the new one. It is bright, colorful, and attention-grabbing the minute you walk in the door. We didn't make it past the first water fountain for a good 15 minutes -- turning a wheel changes the water pressure, challenging you to find the sweet spot that brings the spout of water parallel to the slide, waiting to carry the ball away. After finally tearing ourselves away, we stumbled into a sunken area with mazes of tunnels, a sensory water hut, and small pods perfect for curling up with a book. Then, we realized it was meant for ages 6 and under. Oops. \n\nMore highlights: Crazy tunnel area on the second floor. Art area (especially the decorated bottle caps that made up the walls). Screen that senses your facial expressions, creating animal noises that match what you do (yawn = deafening lion roar). Hamster/people wheel.\n\nIt also looks like they have pretty good, healthy food in the cafe, although we were full of farmer's market goodies and so didn't try anything. 1
+It's tough for me to write a one star review sometimes. I'll try to be brief.\n\nI was somewhat impressed when I first walked in. $1.50 Pabst, a nice guy wearing a snood at the end of the bar, and a small crowd inside. The bartender was nice, but it was all downhill from there. It was dirty, low ceiling-ed, and torn up. A busser's tray laid on the floor to catch the leak in the ceiling and a thick layer of grime was just about everywhere. No such thing as waitstaff. The interior was hot and stuffy, with no opened windows to let in some cool night air.\n\nThe patio outside looks out over the street corner and the high fence makes it feel instead like a prison yard. People are jumping an 8-foot high fence to get in and out, most everyone is drinking from glass bottles despite the (totally unenforced) signs, and people are throwing crap in assorted directions when the bottles are empty. Again, it's dirty. \n\nThe guys here...they're not hipsters. I know hipsters, and they're not like this. These are miscreants who enjoy their negativity and their anger. There's an undercurrent of aggression present that is predatory, yet false at the same time. It's a bro-ness that comes off as similar to a fraternity house, just with a different strata of people. \n\nAvoid. There' are better places to be.\n\nP.S.: Ladies, there was another review on here that mentioned people getting dosed with royphenol and the patrons and staff being indifferent. That indicts everyone in the place. Don't come here; it ain't worth it. 0
+Its good, albeit sometimes weird pizza. 1
+Ny pizza, inventive toppings, really, very nice, and good. 1
+Awesome place for buying used bikes 1
+This has always been our favorite restaurant for celebrations but we're going to have to rethink that. This is now the 3rd time we have had either bad service or less-than-excellent food. Nadias is not a cheap restaurant -- the two of us each had one cocktail, an appetizer and main course: $110 before tip. For that price I expect that my food will be top-notch and the service impeccable. First our foie gras went to another table and sat there for quite a while before the waiter realized it had gone to the wrong table. By the time it got to our table it was stone-cold. We ended up sending it back to get heated back up. Then, no soup spoon -- we had to ask for one. Then my salad had the wrong dressing on it -- had to send that back. On top of this we witnessed multiple f***-ups so bad that I over heard the owner/chef griping at the wait staff -- and later, the sous chef had to go to the wait staff area/garde manger kitchen to get them to pick up their dishes that had been sitting on the line. Nadias used to have an edge but it seems to have dulled with time! 0
+If you're looking for a bookstore that embodies Madison, Paul's is it. \n\nI do like rambling bookstores with nooks and crannies, but Paul's stands out for needing a thorough cleaning. It's extremely dusty -- and that's without any car traffic on State St. A few of the sections could also use a purge and freshening. Still, the store had a nice vibe, with NPR blaring, people wandering in and out to say hi to staff and owners, and lots of wastrels killing time between coffees. 1
+Just moved to the neighborhood and decided to stop by for lunch on Saturday around 12:30pm. The door was locked, lights were off and chairs were still on the tables... not sure why they were not open during their regular business hours! 0
+"I took our VW Passat here on Wednesday to get the oil changed. They squeezed me in, and rotated the tires too. Cool. As I was driving to Minneapolis on Friday, however, the plastic bottom covering the engine/oil area (or whatever is down there, I don't really know) began to fall off. Eventually, I had to stop at a random dealership right outside of Eau Claire so that they could remove the rest of the plastic, which had been dragging on the highway. \n\nI called Goodyear, and Polly basically said \""""oh yeah, we noticed that the bolts were stripped that hold it on, we shouldn't have put it back on.\"""" This is a common problem with VWs, and it's really not a big deal - the plastic isn't necessary for the car, it's just a pain when it actually falls off and drags. What I don't understand is why they put it back on when it was obvious to them that it wasn't going to stay on.\n\nSo now it's back at Goodyear for the day. They are putting a new cover on, for free of course." 0
+I started picking up books here for class, and began to really appreciate their other selections. Certainly not a place to look for Sarah Palin's autobiography - plus one star for that. They've also got a cool rack of zines and a bunch of bumper stickers as well. 1
+The college student was with seemed to enjoy it. I thought it was okay but I think I could have done better with a 30 cent package for Ramen noodles and some frozen vegetables, and I would have had 5 or 6 bucks left over. Really, it isn't bad food, but like the $10 dish of spaghetti in an Italian restaurant, you can't help thinking that somebody has just pulled a fast one on you an picked your pocket.\nWhy bother. Really why bother? What is the point of this place? Buy a can of soup for $2 and you will feel better about yourself. 0
+i really loved it here.\n\nmy friends an i brought it back to our days in firenze, sitting outdoors while enjoying some good eats and each others' company. shared some chianti, bruschetta, garlic bread, pasta and their deluxe stuffed pizza.\n\nthat pizza is insane! just imagine a chicago deep dish, but deeper (check out the pic on their website). now it does take awhile for them to make it, but it's worth the wait. and plus, you have other foods and wine to keep you occupied. very tasty pizza, and you can bet we had leftovers that were eaten later that night.\n\ni would suggest that you sit outside on their patio and get some people watching on state street done while enjoying a nice meal. 1
+The waitress was overwhelmed. Other servers were not. Food took forever & was luke warm. I sent the fried perch back in hopes of getting something Hot. Didn't really make a difference. 0
+I live right around the corner from the Avenue, so I'm there a lot. \n\nAfter eating their Friday fish fry for the last few years, I decided to try out the rest of their menu. The verdict: Not so great.\n\nIf you want to go for a drink, great, Avenue will treat you well. However, the last few times I've been in for dinner, the service has been uncomfortably awkward and the food was subpar.\n\nI'm sure I'll be back for a brandy old fashioned or a Friday fish fry, but certainly not for the rest of the menu. 0
+This place is awesome. What I think an old fashioned supper club would be like. Huge bar and lots of seating. The cheese curds are delicious and the fish fry is a must order! Good parking too. 1
+I love going to Delmonico's whether it's for cocktails or dinner. I don't get to go often but when I do I love it. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is great. I love their steaks but never hesitate to go for the scallops either. I always start with the shrimp and it's always good. We generally end with the chocolates and are never disappointed. 1
+Van Galder is also known as coach USA. It is the most convenient way to get from Madison to Chicago O'hare or downtown without driving!\n\nI would say tickets are not cheap. If you're looking for deals, head over to mega bus and watch for sales. Till further notice, the pick up and drop off at UW campus has moved to university avenue at Chazen. The tickets however, are still sold at the Memorial Union if you would like to purchase student priced tickets. Do remember to bring your student ID for verification and you can only buy one ticket per day at the MU. \n\nIf you're not a student, you can buy tickets online and print them, or buy them on board with cash. Sometimes, on the double decker bus you can get plugs to charge your gadgets! But I couldn't get the ones on the roof to work... \n\nAll in all, van galder is a convenient way to get to the cheaper flight fares in ORD. The only 2 bad experiences were a 1.5h delay to reach downtown Chicago as the bus was late to Madison and a very unfriendly uncle who wanted to drive off with my friend's luggage while she went to the bathroom :/ 1
+"The clothes, etc, are nice but the people who work here are so snotty! I just want to say to them, \""""You're in Madison, Wisconsin. This is not Rodeo Drive or Fifth Avenue. Drop the attitude.\"""" I don't need to be treated like scum when I'm out to spend money -- I'll avoid this store from now on." 0
+When my boyfriend and I got to the Ruby Marie and were handed coupons for breakfast at the Come On In, I was afraid. Very afraid. Breakfast at a bar? But I was really surprised by the brunch at this place. There were around 20 dishes to choose from, and everything the boyfriend and I tried was quite good. The Eggs Benedict were really tasty, and my cajun omelette was good (though not terribly spicy). Add on a mimosa or a bloody for a dollar for the first one? Yes, please. \n\nWe came back later to do some drinking, and the beer selection was nice. Lots of tap choices, and lots of crazy steins to drink from. Bonus - you can order food from the Essen Haus, so I was able to get Essen Haus wings while sitting at the bar here. Major bonus! 1
+The man stumbled upon The Comeback In for brunch and really liked it. When he talked about the different combinations of food and their delicious pancakes I was stoked to try it. When we finally decided to try it on a Saturday morning I was definitely not as enamored with the place as he was. \n\nI don't know if I was expecting the place to be different just because I was there for breakfast but this place is totally a bar that is trying its hand at breakfast as well. I mean I had been there for drinks a few times but I somehow expected a different vibe when we went for breakfast. My wish was not fulfilled. Instead I was led to a sticky, lopsided table with a waitress that look like she'd been working there for 45 years. None of that matters much right? Well it wouldn't if the food was superb. But it wasn't.\n\nThe place is mediocre at best. They love oil and make you well aware of it. The first time I visited here I ordered the walleye with toast. I know that it is not typical breakfast fare but I love me some walleye. Anyway, got the walleye, tried the walleye, but didn't like the walleye. It was oily as all get out and one side was burned. The toast was slathered in butter, yuck. My over easy eggs were simply just gross. They were really watery and completely inedible.\n\nBut what do you do when you have a meal like that? You go back to try it again. I went back to try the pancakes that the man said were the best pancakes he ever had. I ordered them with the walleye (again), along with the potatoes. I could go into a long description as to how oily everything was (again) and how the potatoes looked as though they had been stuck in the tread of my tire. But I wont. \n\nI don't like this place and I def will not be back. Not for breakfast anyway! 0
+We decided to go to Magnus even after having heard that there had recently been an ownership and/or menu change. Although I was disappointed with the fact that my favorite appetizer (sushi tuna with seaweed salad) didn't survive the recent changes, it didn't make any difference. Everything we ate and the wine that we drank was outstanding. I had the rainbow trout, my girlfriend had the tuna steak, my dad had the kobe steak, and my friend had the duck. Everything was better than the last. The kobe steak melted in your mouth, and every entr\u00e9e was infused with delicious flavors and accompanied by delightful sauces. We also had raw oysters that my girlfriend, who is an oyster lover, claimed were the best she has ever had. Take all of this and mix a romantic atmosphere complete with live jazz music, we left with big smiles on our faces.\n \nAs we were leaving and complimenting the waiter about our experience, he warned us that the owners are planning on changing the menu and direction of the restaurant. It sounds like they are going to drop the high-end gourmet menu sometime in January, 2010, but the head chef will be the same. It sounds like things have gotten slow during the economic recession and the owners are tired of the gourmet market. I am very saddened by this and hope they change their mind. I highly recommend going to Magnus before the change not only to experience its brilliance before it's gone, but also to hopefully to encourage the owners to change their minds. 1
+Half the staff is snotty, but the music is sometimes good, as are about half the baked goods and the spanish lattes and white mochas. Icky sandwiches, sadly. Pick off most of the veggies to make them passable. The black and white cookies, however, are a good, cake-like bet. 0
+Coffee was okay. Not all that fresh. Service was also average. I think this place prides itself on being a vegan-friendly hemp coffee shop more than they pride themselves on serving good coffee. 0
+relaxing, very good location. little cramped with small tables 0
+This is a review to inform potential customers that Espresso Royale Caffe has moved down the block on state street and is now currently located at 224 State St. \n\nThe new location offers more outdoor seating with both smoking and non-smoking sections. Because the caffe was able to renovate the new location prior to opening the store is much cleaner than the old location. The interior will seem smaller to customers of the old location, however there is approximately the same amount of seating, and because it was painted with a lighter color scheme it feels more open. The new location also features huge front windows and plenty of lighting which makes it brighter than the old location. Great for studying!!! \n\nThe menu is exactly the same at the new location as the old, with most of the same employees. They have added a few sandwiches, which are affordable and great on the go. \n\nIf you have discounted the old location or couldn't find it once it moved give the new place a shot, i don't think you will be disappointed! 1
+Only place in downtown Madison to get a Spanish latte that is in par with Think's latte in NYC. \n\nWednesday is $2.25 latte day so keep that in mind for Concerts on the Square nights. 1
+Love it.\n\nI wish Potbelly would expand to my neck of the woods. I love everything about them. Fast and delicious sandwiches, lots of drink options, and yummy cookies. I'm partial to a variation on the meatball sandwich (though their signature sandwiches are very tasty and far more original) and sugar-cane-cola. Subway and Quizno's should tremble at the mere notion that Potbelly could invade the coasts. If they brought their army of friendly and capable staffers with them, they could easily take over around here. 1
+Wow, we just came here just in time on the day before Labor Day. Only tour is at 1PM which was nice to plan ahead on our 4-hr drive from St. Paul/Minneapolis area. The tour costs $3 for adults and $2 for children/students. The tour is approximately 1 hour and we had a great tour with our docent, Jane. She normally does the tour in the winter time but apparently summer time most volunteers opt out. To our fortunate accident, Jane gave a wonderful tour of the different floors as well as outside facing the State Capitol. We finally realized how FLW imagined how his hometown's convention center should look and feel. I can't believe he did this for only $250 out of a labor of love. Jane took the time to answer all questions as well as share photos and old carpeting so we knew how things used to look before some renovations. There was a wedding banquet and almost wished we lived closer to even dream of this place. Get here early since it looks like summer tours fill up. There were 18 total but didn't seem to mind that we had a slightly larger crowd. The gift shop was a bit pricey and didn't seem to find anything to our liking. Afterwards you can walk towards the State Capitol on MLK and take a free tour. 1
+I've been talking to some of your neighbors long before the news and protests hit. To be honest, last time I ate there it was not good, so the plight of the workers must be coming out in your food.\n\nhttp://badgerherald.com/news/2014/04/28/takara-faces-criticism-allegedly-underpaying-workers-km/#.U2O5pfldWSo 0
+Love this place. Used to be called Casa Bianca (along with 2 other Casa B locations in Madison which are now closed). Pizza hasn't changed since the Casa Bianca days. Big and Floppy slices. So good. 1
+i have been going here since i was a kid and i have always loved it! On my last visit i got a slice of pepperoni pizza, there slices are ENORMOUS!! There pizza is a little on the greasy side but that's the way i like it 1
+Best caprese pizza in madison hands down! Fresh ingredients, straight Italian. Open late too! 1
+"What a lame place. If you like your bars filed with pretentious sorority girls and self-important East Coast frat boys who took the time to take off their Uggs or baseball caps and put on nice dress clothes and act like they're classy, then sure, this place is good for you. Oh, and while the martinis may be nice, don't bother asking for a Manhattan or any other drink with the level of difficulty a monkey could master - mine apparently was a \""""new\"""" version that tasted awful. So, with that said, it has that nice dark, classy bar atmosphere that other bars nearby do better. Check it out for yourself, though. I didn't come away too impressed." 0
+Since moving away from Madison, Eldorado is one of those restaurants I miss. The atmosphere is nice...tex mex meets modern design. Very hip. \n\nIn regards to the food, dinner entrees don't really stick out. What I do continue to crave, however, is the brunch menu. I LOVE the blue corn pancakes. Highly recommended. I also recommend you wash them down with a mimosa.\n\nMy early-morning-empty-tummy misses you, Eldorado. 1
+This is the best brunch in Madison - doesn't suffer from the weekend morning crowds, within walking distance of the farmer's market, and a quiet atmosphere. Food is excellent. I recommend the chilaquiles - they're the best I've ever had. Brunch is really affordable, dinner is a little more pricey. Owned by an artist, local art is always on display. 1
+"i hate to give this place only two stars because the service was great and the atmosphere was very cute. i wanted to like it, but the truth is i was very disappointed. \n\nthe food was NOT great, especially for the prices!\n\nwe started with the strawberry avocado salad, which was okay, but i could have made it at home in about 2 minutes, and the dressing was nothing special. \n\ni got the garbanzo bean stew, but apparently they were out of garbanzo beans so they asked if some other bean was okay. when it came it was luke warm and looked like they poured these white beans out of the can 5 minutes before. gross. and it said it came with \""""eggplant pilaf,\"""" which ended up being regular rice with maybe one tiny smidge of spice for color, with one tiny chunk of eggplant which got lost under the white bean stuff. \n\nmy boyfriend got the seafood soup and it looked watery and unexciting. there were a few chunks of carrots and peas floating around in there, with not enough seafood. \n\nsorry, bon appetit. i still think you're cute, but i'm not coming back. \n\n(i heard through the grapevine that the chef is moody and if he's in a good mood then the food will be great but it's always a gamble, so you never know what you're going to get)." 0
+"I've gone here a few times for waxes and they've always been very thorough and far less painful than other waxing experiences I've had. This would be my go-to place, if not for their prices. The wax I get is advertised at $55 and up. I assumed mine would be $55 or $60. When I walked up to the desk to pay afterwards, my total was $75, before tip. I may have let myself go a bit but this seemed a bit high. It would have been nice to receive a little warning from the esthetician. \""""Hey, I had to use extra wax to get everything so this one will cost you a bit more,\"""" would have sufficed. After tip, this service ended up costing near $100. Seems a bit high for 15 minutes of their time." 1
+"It's a favorite!! If you don't mind splurging a bit, go here whenever you can. One of my top recommendations for a special night. My love affair started with my college graduation dinner and continued when I frequented here up to 2 times a week while working a block away.\n\nLocated right off of the capitol square (the place you wanna be in Madison for anything and everything) this is an upscale place that does not disappoint. Go for lunch if you want to do an affordable test run before that important date or meeting. Most of the items are exactly the same as for dinner, just half the price.\n\nFor a lighter simple meal, go for their \""""simply grilled\"""" choices where you pick a type of fish, how you want it prepared, and finally a sauce. Served simply with their vegetable of the day, yum.\n\nFor a heavy and oh-so-tempting option, seafood enchiladas!!! Or, get their soups, all are divine.\n\nAmbiance: very chic and modern, bar is in the middle with some neat glass hanging from the ceiling, lighting is romantic at night. During lunch, you might eavesdrop on some businessmen and whether their sons are going to Harvard or Yale for law school, or you might spy some state/city officials schmoozing with a counterpart. In the warmer months, sit outside under their big umbrellas and take it all in.\n\nStaff: Above par people who are not snobby or full of themselves. I had an ongoing rapport with one of the managers (I think named Holly?)\n\nTidbit: They have TASTY take-out sandwiches/wraps you can get to go from the bar, no waiting. The homemade chips that come with them are heaven with ketchup." 1
+The food and service were great! This is a cozy, intimate place perfect for a date night, but may not work so well for large groups 1
+"Coffee was decent. Not a bad atmosphere. However, rude service. I brought in a small paper bag with a croissant in it that I had purchased elsewhere, though it was not totally obvious that it was food. When the barista served me my coffee he was like \""""I'm sorry, but we don't allow outside food. You can't eat that in here.\"""" RUDE. rude. rude. I'm glad I didn't immediately leave a tip because they get NONE. I don't even think they sell croissants, so WTF? And being rude to me is going to make me want to buy their food? I think not. The only plus in this place is that they have free Wi-Fi and weren't playing annoying music." 0
+no......just no! 0
+I love all the colors and great atmosphere at this hostel. As a frequent hosteler, I can say the accommodations are better than standard, with legitimately comfy beds. The hostel isn't too large, so it feels welcoming and it is easy to meet people.\n\nI have stayed here often, and it almost felt like I was home the last time I was there. 1
+Good work, fair prices, friendly people. 1
+Fantastic cherry-peach turnover. Freshly made and Oh. My. God. so good. Great little place, some tables outside which was lovely in August, when I was last there. Busy, so we got there early and were lucky enough to get a nice spot outside. Fantastic breakfast and will definitely be back next time I'm in Madison. 1
+I have been to Marigold's several times. This is partly because it was close to my old place. I only go there for brunch. The place is really cute and cozy. Sometimes it's CRAZY busy so be prepared to wait. \n\nThey have super good pancakes. This is mostly because the syrup is so good! Also their roasted potatoes are so yum! The breakfast sandwich is VERY good too. Also I love that they always have great pastries. Say yes to the muffins!\n\nIf you're in Madison, WI this is a nice place to have brunch. 1
+My favorite breakfast/brunch place in the Midwest. The ambience is perfect with plenty of light and a comfortable variety of seating options. The french toast is perfect and the breakfast sandwich is incredible. 1
+"I LOVE Glass Nickel pizza. Is it the \""""best pizza in Madison\""""? I say almost. The Thai Pie is my absolute favorite - it has a peanut sauce with mozzarella over it along with peppers, chicken, and broccoli. It's amazing. In fact, most of their specialty pizzas are freaking delicious and you cannot go wrong with them. (My second favorites are the Fetalicious, Veg Out, and Alfredo Pizzas) I also adore the fried macaroni and cheese. It's 9 parts tasty, and 1 part \""""omg, I'm eating fried macaroni and cheese and I'm going to have a heart attack at 40.\""""" 1
+Food is decent to good. I have gone there three times for take out for my staff and the orders were completely screwed up three times and when I our someone else tried to correct the order they were incompetent or hostile. 0
+The only reason I go to this shop is to get the noodle snacks, the one that does not require boiling/cooking. It's BBQ flavored and you can eat it right off the bag. Why? It's the only place in town that carries them. The moment I find out that other shops have them, I will stop going back. \n\nWhy? I don't feel absolutely welcome in the shop in any way. I was not greeted when I enter, fine, maybe the owner didn't see me or he was busy. I was not greeted when I check out either. Now this is unusual here, maybe he's just quiet. I could also overlook the fact that I wasn't offered a bag for my groceries. But when I thanked the owner when he handed me my change, he did not respond either. That is unfriendly and even rude. Throughout my entire visit he did not say a single thing to me. \n\nLike other reviews said, the food they carry can be easily found in other asian marts or korean marts conveniently located around town. You have many other better options that will make your experience many times more pleasant. 0
+I know that people have strong opinions on bagels. There are New York bagels and Montreal bagels. There are big bready bagels and smaller chewy bagels, and if you feed one to a fan of the other, you're in for a world of complaining. But you know what? I don't care, because my formative bagel experiences came at the hands of Bagels Forever.\n\nThe bagels are average-sized and perfectly formed. You can enjoy one with cream cheese without feeling like you've blown your calories for the day. There are a range of flavors, but nothing outrageous. The price is right. For a brief and glorious time, they were available in a large box in the refrigerator case at Meijer in Champaign, Illinois, where I was attending grad school. That ceased to be the case, and I've been dreaming of them ever since.\n\nTherein lies the problem with my love for Bagels Forever: scarcity. I live on the other side of Lake Michigan, and while Zingerman's makes a mean bagel, they're a poor replacement for Bagels Forever. 1
+Like Clay P who posted before me, I too love pancakes. Though I love chocolate chip pancakes. But like Clay I did not love the ones that I got a the Original Pancake House. Typically, restaurants just don't do it the way I like them and I have come to expect that. Grading OPH on those terms, they did a respectable job. It is definitely a worthwhile destination for a pancake lover. 0
+"Friendly atmosphere. Great food. Nice selection of beers without having \""""hundreds on tap\""""." 1
+"On a friend's recommendation (and despite the deservedly mixed reviews here) I stopped in for dinner. \n\nI ordered the homemade pickled beets and the tenderloin open-face sandwich with hash browns. The bartender described the beets as being \""""on the sweet side\"""" and he wasn't kidding. So my fault there.\n\nThe tenderloin was about an inch thick and maybe five ounces. Sadly one half of it was overcooked while the other half was done about right. The meat itself was not one of the better pieces of beef I've had in Madison.\n\nThe hash browns were the biggest disappointment though. I asked for them to be crispy. The edge and part of the bottom was charred (way beyond crispy!) while the insides were undercooked and slimy.\n\nI could've sent the food back I suppose but I didn't have any confidence the second try would be better and didn't want to spend another 30 minutes there.\n\nService at the bar was reasonably attentive but I have had better meals elsewhere and won't be back. Smoky's might be a fun place to order a martini with friends but..." 0
+"Usually been given good customer service but was trying to return a few items with receipt and employees had made a mistake with the receipt but clerk told me \""""our employee couldn't have made this mistake.\"""" I still had the tags and when I brought them in the next day was apparent the employees had mislabeled the clothing items. The cashier was rude and implied I was lying. The store manager was also rude and never even apologized!" 0
+I lived here.\n\nThe apartments are really nice inside. Definitely luxury. \n\nThe staff totally SUCKS. They are not responsive, they are stuck up, they are not helpful and they make you feel like you're the unpopular kid in a clique of aging high school preppies. Like, OMG, don't live here. Its not worth it. 0
+After shopping on-and-off here for nearly 5-years, it's time for a quick update, and a slight downgrade.\n\n- Parking lot. Always cramped, especially when they park a 53' long refrigerated semi trailer or some other type of temporary something-or-another across one entire row of parking stalls. Most recent visit yielded exactly zero open parking spots for the entire lot... granted, it was NYE, but crikey.\n\n- Produce quality. Not sure what it is, but the produce has been on a fairly steady decline for a while now. Lots of shriveled peppers and wrinkly tomatoes... anemic asparagus... brownish limes. \n\n- Pricing. I grabbed a small package of cremini mushrooms and almost had a heart attack when they rang-up as $4.99 for 8oz. The *exact same brand* can be purchased at Woodman's (yes, organic, and yes - the exact same brand) for $1.99. A single red bell pepper was $4.29 here as well. No thanks.\n\n- Cramped aisles. Always hard to navigate through/around; worse when it's busy or when they are restocking things.\n\n- Salad bar. I challenge you to find protein on the salad bar. I'm a guy who likes a little chicken or turkey or ham on his salad... I've scoured that thing a dozen times and cannot find any meats anywhere. If I'm missing them, someone tell me.\n\n+ Samples. Everyone knows how great the free samples here are.\n\n+ Meat department. It's improved! I've been teaching grilling classes for most of the summer, and this is my primary source for those grilling goods. There's an older butcher there who is superb - very helpful and knowledgeable. \n\n+ Bakery. So good. Lots of sinful treats to choose from - all look and taste delish.\n\n+ Staff. Always friendly, always helpful. \n\nThe biggest reasons for the downgrade? Size, produce, and pricing. My last visit cost $39.73; had I purchased the same stuff from Willy Street or Woodman's, I guarantee it would've been under/around $20. I find myself shopping here less and less often because of this. 0
+I had both my sons through doctors here. Neither births were positive experiences although my sons are happy and healthy. Pediatricians upstairs are grand. Obgyn, not so much. 0
+Delicious place for lunch. Pleasant inside, a little ratty-looking outside... but, oh the food! First-rate middle eastern, well prepared and served nice and hot. Hummus, as others commented is excellent -- mild and well-balanced. Had the chicken kabob plate and the fowl was everything others have said: juicy, perfectly cooked, and spices were just right. Wife had chicken kabob sandwich which came wrapped in a massive fresh-baked pita. A little too much bread for her so she picked the chicken and tabouli out -- should have ordered the kabob plate.\n\nService prompt, cheerful without being patronizing. Two of us for lunch with Cokes (free refills... and also free refills on the fresh flatbread basket) about $23, and worth every penny. We'll definitly go back. Thanks, Yelp! 1
+The shish cafe has such good food that I can get over the fact that the service here sucks. Seriously. It takes FOREVER to be waited on here. \n\nI can't tell you how many times I've been here. And what my husband and I order is SO GOOD that we can't help but order the same thing every time we come. \n\nWord to the wise, start with the sampler plate of Tabbouleh, Hummus and Baba Ganouj. The tabbouleh salad is so refreshing, the hummus is smooth and creamy and the baba has just the right amount of kick. \n\nThen, order a chicken kebab with rice. This chicken is hands down the best chicken kebab I've ever had. Loaded with seasonings, grilled to perfection with perfect smokiness. The rice is fluffed and tasty with toasted almonds throughout, and the yogurt dip adds a nice tang to the whole combo. \nI've never done dessert here for a couple of reasons - 1) the service is so slow sometimes, that I'm just anxious to leave and 2) there's no way I'd be able to pack another ounce of food in my gut after having gorged out on the app and entree!\n\nI've done takeout a couple of times too, and I feel like I actually get MORE food going this route. But if you think it's super speedy to do the takeout thing, guess again. I've called once for carry out only to be told it'd be an hour minutes before my food would be ready. More normally, it's about 30 minutes. Worth it. 1
+Bring back the original! There pasta is poor to avg, the portions were good but who cares when the food is avg. Waiter couldnt get it right and came back a few times asking what we wanted. Whats that all about? I miss the Lombardinos in the 70's, 80's and early 90's. 0
+If I were just reviewing for the food, my review would be much higher.. But, considering this was the absolute slowest service I've had in as long as I can remember, that cannot go forgotten. \n\nOur server seated us in a section with only one other group there and first made us wait about 8 minutes before even bringing us water and menus. Of course, we had to wait far longer than necessary before we could order. We decided to each get entrees and then split an appetizer. By this time, the other group in our section had already left (so in other words, this place is not busy, and in fact fairly empty) and we had to wait over 30 or 40 minutes for our *appetizer*. The waiting's not over. Then the waitress brought out my friends' food about 10 full minutes before mine. (By this time, it had already been at least an hour from when I ordered), \n\nQ. Did I order something special or difficult? \nA. No. I ordered soup. \n\nBy the time it came for paying and getting our check, we thought our server must have gone on break or something. It was beyond ridiculous how inattentive she was.\n\nThe entire experience took about 2 hours in total in a not-busy restaurant. Good thing the food was fairly tasty, but that wasn't enough to get out the bad taste in my mouth about the service. 0
+Waited 1 hour 45 minutes and eventually cancelled the order. You'd think they'd want to get the food out faster for delivery since our bill was $60. The guy on the phone didn't even apologize. I've eaten here before and the food is average. I will never go back or order out from here again, period. 0
+I take my family here ( a bunch of picky-eating-indian-oldies) and they LOVE IT. With a good amount of spice in their dishes, this place is a go to if you like Thai. I recommend the jungle curry- it's a winner. I also like their teas. \n\nSo overall, a great place I'm pretty thrilled by it. I will always go back (or order in, free delivery after 5) 1
+I was looking forward to dining in, but after a long day out and about, all I wanted to do was curl up on my couch and watch Netflix. Thankfully, Sa-Bai Thong has an easy to use (albeit glitchy) online ordering system which allows you to place orders for pick-up or delivery. \n\nI ordered the pad thai, angel wings, and the pa-naeng (per the suggestion of a friend).\n\nSa-Bai Thong claims that their pad thai is 'the best in the state', so naturally, I had to try it. Although it is not the best I've had, I do think that it is one of the best pad thais I've had in the Madison area, but I wouldn't say it is THE BEST in Madison. I actually meant to eat half and save the other half for a friend, but I ended up finishing the whole takeout container full of pad thai. #noregrets. Tip: A little bit of lime juice really brings out the flavors!\n\nI'd never had angel wings at any other Thai restaurant before, so I decided to give them a try. I was hoping that they weren't deep fried, but they actually are - so if you are watching your diet, I'd stay away from them! For $4 you get two stuffed chicken wings, which I found pretty delicious, but I would probably never order them again.\n\nI ended up saving the pa-naeng for a second meal. It was a little thick coming out of the fridge so I added a little bit of water and some broccoli/sweet peas which made the curry just perfect!! I'm really glad my friend recommended it!\n\nI can't wait to be back to try more of the menu! 1
+doesn't deserve a star..not a great Insurance group.don't bother signing up I was a member for 2 years then what did u guys do I got laid off and denied my claim...don't waste your money. 0
+We had a bad experience when we took our down comforter here. When I took it out of the bag at home it had an ink stain on it! I understand that sometimes pens may get mixed in with the wash, so I took it back to have them get it out. They told me that they did not think it was possibly that it happened there. It definitely did not have an ink stain on it before we brought it in. With a bad attitude they begrudgingly agreed to fix it. After a week or so they got rid of the stain and credited our account with what we'd originally spend. My boyfriend has taken some of his work clothes here to get laundered with the credit, and they seem to do a fine job. 0
+"Tried Atlanta Bread Company for the first (and last) time this week. Food was very mediocre. Fillings of sandwiches were fine, but the bread tasted stale. To be named \""""Atlanta BREAD Company\"""" and not have bread that knocks your socks off is ridiculous. Not to mention the unfriendly manager and a front door that wouldn't open properly. Overall, not a good experience." 0
+Food is good but the WiFi is HORRIBLE. Don't expect to get anything done at 56k. 0
+I like the simple, yet classic decor and the friendly staff. There are some fun things on their menu, like pumpkin pancakes and nutella. They also donate food to the local food pantry and I appreciate their efforts to avoid waste. 1
+By far, the best pizza pies in Madison. Their crust and sauces are exceptional. This Italian joint is decidedly old school. Cheese is spread and calories and fat phobes are not spared. \n\nMuch of the staff is young, but are all friendly enough. However, you don't come here too feed your ego ... just your face. \n\nRosati's has a massive menu, but you cannot go wrong with any of it. In fact, if you order their sensational Italian sausage, you can't help but go right. \n\nEat up and leave your calorie counter at home ... or else it may explode. 1
+Well, I guess I have to up this review to four stars since I can't get enough of Rosati's Italian beef. I have absolutely no idea how authentic it is, but since Rosati's is a Chicago-based chain, I'm guessing it's pretty close to the real deal. Anyway, it's delicious, and the portions are extremely generous for what you pay (although the delivery charge still sucks). \n\nAlso, thin crust pizza is the way to go here. It's still pretty greasy, but not as bad as the thicker crusts. The individual-size pizza is pretty big for just one person and at a good price. 1
+If I could give this restaurant 0 stars I would. I ordered a large pepperoni and a medium vegetarian pizza and two small salads and it cost me over $50. The pizza were to be delivered within 45 minutes to an hour and it took an hour and 30 minutes. I opened the boxes to find the thinnest crust I have ever seen on a pizza and they were supposed to be Chicago style. I am not kidding if they were 1/4 inch deep that would be stretching it. There were no identifiable toppings on the pizza except for two pepperoni. Nothing on the vegetarian pizza.\nI called to speak with the manager and he was quite rude. I've told me that he was not the one that ordered the pizzas and I could probably get a better pizza in the grocery store. He also asked me to not post a negative review because it would hurt his four children.\nI would not recommend this pizza place. 0
+I went here a while ago and it was just a place we had never been to. The food was OK. It was not great but I didn't hate it. I would have liked it better if the crust was thicker and better. I tried a pizza that I had never had before (pineapple barbecue). The sauce wasn't very flavorfully and I heard that the salad was gross. The service was not great as well. She forgot our drinks and we had to ask again. In all it was OK food but I won't be back because I liked it. 0
+Pizza is good. \nI order the fish for lunch sometimes. It has gotten progressively worse. \nSoggy fries and 1.5 hours delivery times. Last time I order here. 0
+Well after 2 years of loyal patronage and referals to this place I've given up. It takes days to get your car in for service, then they have it for a few days so for repairs that need to be made in order to operate the car, it sucks. Then the tranny went out on my Jetta and they said it was too expensive to fix, the car wasn't worth it (no arguement there). I asked if they would like to buy it as they service almost exclusively VW's, they said no, not interested. I'm super busy and they said to sign it over and they would tow it. 2 months later they still have it and are pulling it apart for parts. Sketchy, um I drive by everyday, I know what you're doing. When you KNOW a mechanic lies, don't go there. Ben's VW and Prairie Fire are better, cheaper and more honest. 0
+I've been to Bluephies many, many times. What kept me going back was the food - it is pretty damn good. The prices are CRAZY, though - this is a DINER in MADISON not Aix en Provence. \n\nUnfortunately, the service is TERRIBLE!!! \n\nDuring one visit, the patrons at the table next to us started changing their baby's diaper on the TABLE - the wait staff was unable to intervene - so my husband and I had to say something. Who wants to see a baby's ass during dinner? not to speak of air-borne illnesses landing in our food ~ 3 feet away. 0
+"Dear Bluephies,\n\nIt's on again! Brunch that is.....\n\nI have an on again, off again relationship with this place, and I have come to the realization that I can only love you in the summer.... Ok, you ARE my summer fling! From your gorgeous mounds of fresh advocado, your perky little tomato chunks, and sensual mushrooms tenderyly mashed up in that advocado EggSTRAVAGANZA! And then there's your beignets - plump little funnel cakes of heaven (I don't even have to wait for the fairs!). AND THEN you actually have a voluptuous portion of breakfast potatoes with a savory cajun spice (here spice reads - decently salted, not hot). \n\nBut, by far, the best reason you should come for Brunch is the BLOOD MARY's. They pride themselves (for good reason) as being a Vodkatorium. Which means they got great bloody's! Bloody Maria, Fat Boy, plain - they all have a nice consistancy (not too much alcohol to be runny, and not overdone with the mix to be too thick), outlandish garnish (a Scottish EGG!?, bacon, tater tots?!), and they do \""""flights\"""" of 3 bloody's! Impressive and yummy I take a point off of them (in relation to other bloody's in town) b/c they do use a premix (Zing -Zangs?). However, they compensate by adding good flavored vodkas (they have BACON vodka people!) \n\nBonus: they also have gluten free options, are pretty helpful with allergy \""""stuff\"""", and the dinners aren't bad either (my favorite is Trout with Pearl Cous cous - YUM, the chick salad croissant is just average, even though it sounds grand, and everyone likes the burgers.)" 1
+"I've lived in Madison for almost 8 years now and somehow had never made my way over to Bluephies, which I had heard was great for years. Last week I was finally in the area and suggested going to my friend who lives nearby. We went for dinner on a Tuesday night and I can't say I was impressed. \n\nWe were seated immediately in the center of their main dining room and told our server would be right with us. About 10 minutes went by and still no one had come over to our table, even to give us a couple of waters. Several other tables had been seated since we arrived and they had all received water and their other drink orders. Eventually we made eye contact with one of the servers who went straight to the other servers and pointed to us. After that our waitress came right over and apologized (apparently there was some confusion over who's section we were in). She was very friendly, but didn't offer to do much to make up for our 15 minute wait. \n\nI ordered a couple of their specialty vodka cocktails. They were fine, but nothing special. The zucchini appetizer with french onion dip was delicious and was the best part of the meal. For my entr\u00e9e I ordered the chile rellenos and was pretty disappointed. The menu described a pepper stuffed with rice, mushrooms and spinach. If there was anything besides rice in the pepper I couldn't see it or taste it. The black bean corn relish was mostly a heaping pile of black beans, next to a far too large helping of mole. The \""""avocado salad\"""" was a dollop of guacamole. Overall the dish wasn't bad in terms of taste, however it was entirely too small. Poblano peppers aren't too big but for 16 dollars I guess I expected more than one or for it to be battered and fried like I've had before. It was really just a small pepper with a bit of rice inside and a ton of black beans and mole. The topper of it all was our waitress decided to crack some joke about how hungry I must have been to have eaten so quickly. I had to bite my lip to avoid asking her how long it would take her to eat ten bites of food. \n\nOverall the food was slightly above average but WAY overpriced. I mean WAY overpriced. For 16 dollars I can get a much better and much larger meal downtown around the square. I've heard great things about their brunch so maybe dinner just isn't their forte. I'm glad I finally went, but I won't be back. Not for dinner anyway." 0
+Had lunch on 2/17/12. Was one of the best experiences in a while. The new location is very nice, plenty of seating. Service was quick and very good. We ordered a veggie taco, nachos, and a beef enchilada. Good portions, well made, and hot. The ingredients was fresh not from a bag. The black beans were cooked and not spooned out of a can, like so many restaurants. All three choices were well done. We will be back again soon! 1
+The only good thing about this dining experience was the actual taco. The rest of the food was blah, including my cocktail (beans, rice, chips, dip)\nThe restaurant wasn't full, but was so loud that it was hard to have a conversation. Our waiter wasn't very friendly or forthcoming with service (we had to ask for water and then leave the money on the table because he was busy talking to coworkers)\nI picked Pasqual's because it seems to be a favorite of a lot of Madisonians but I can't figure out why. I wouldn't recommend it! 0
+Love the location! I work in the Capitol so it is nice to have a place to go over my lunch break. I found this spa and just love it! Everyone is very friendly and professional. I have had several services done and never a disappointment. 1
+I can't believe it's taken me 2 years of living in Madison to find this place. Staff is super nice and helpful, prices are reasonable. Great selection of different cooking utensils and tools (the rack of spoons, spatulas, turners and tongs sent my heart aflutter). It took all of my willpower to not load up on fifty different cooking spoons. Great place for gifts. Decent selection of harder to find ingredients (hawaiian sea salt, mexican chocolate, etc). \n\nI haven't tried the cooking school though because I am just too slow at signing up for the classes I want to take. They're always full WEEKS in advance! 1
+"Orange Tree.\n\nIt has...\nIt has...\nIt has...\n\nSO MANY THINGS!\n\nOh the things! \n\nFrom hand painted sushi plates, to big ass Iron Chef skillets, to glass wine corks, anything you can fill your home with, they have it. And it's straight up cute.\n\nI think the big misconception is that Orange is just for \""""foodies\"""" and the 1%, but these products really range from price to preference so anyone can find a great gift, splurge, or necessity for their lifestyle. \n\nOnly downside is that the items are a bit luxury. Wait, is that a bad thing? Well, maybe only for my wallet. And if you say you're just going to \""""pop in for a few minutes,\"""" be prepared to spend at least half an hour here to scratch the surface." 1
+I would have to agree with previous reviews in that it's a unique and fun store, but I too have been treated very rudely by employees. Not only do they sometimes look at you and not say hello, but when you go to purchase something they barely acknowledge you then too. I've gone back to give them various chances, but they are not exactly warm or inviting unless you are a 50 year old, upper class woman doing some damage. It's rather unfortunate. 0
+I love this place. Everyone who works there remembers my name. Not just me, seems like they know all the customers by name- even when I call, they know it's me. Everyone is polite and friendly, and they do fast but fabulous work. The salon is clean and new too. I pay $30 for a french shellac that lasts for a month no matter which person is helping me. They heat the lotion used for manis and pedis which is wonderful, especially in the winter! I would absolutely recommend this nail salon to anyone who is looking for a place to be a regular- plus they have the best prices in town. Side note: be prepared to pay the credit card processing fee of about 3% if you use plastic. This isn't a big deal for me because I love this place and want them to stay in business! I never used to regularly get my nails done, but with the invention of shellac and this salon, I think I'm hooked. 1
+I've been here several times- either to get lunch or to pick up goods to go. While the baked goods are fine, at each visit, I've been just flat-out shocked by the rudeness of the service. The kicker is that I called to order a cake, but you know, if you won't even answer the phone professionally, I just don't have it in me anymore to excuse you. I'll bake it myself...with love. 0
+"Can't speak about the quality and taste of the goods they make at Rolling Pin, but boy... do they have rude and unprofessional staff (including the owner). As I was shopping for my wedding cake, and visiting different bakeries - I decided to stop by the Rolling Pin (referred to by my wedding vendor). \n\nWhen I finally made it to the bakery, I asked to talk to someone (just for a few minutes) about the details on ordering a wedding a cake and scheduling a tasting - and all I got in response from the girl by the register is: \""""The only person who can speak about the wedding cakes is the owner but she is too busy right now.\"""" She told me to come back later or call... How is that for treating a prospective customer? \n\nNeedless to say, I never came back or called back. I am ordering the cake from the Clausen's Bakery in Middleton and very excited for it." 0
+I've always been a fan of this place, but I tried the rubin the other day and I can't stop talking about it. Just perfect. I do wish they served fries with the sandwiches. Considering the no-fries factor I guess the prices are a bit high. 1
+Used to stop in here all the time for a decent burger. After a long hiatus and reading some favorable reviews, I went in again last week. Big disappointment...asked for medium rare, got a grey, dry well done. They advertise Knoche's meat, but this thing was pre-formed and skinny. I don't think so. Half order of frozen overcooked onion rings, yuck. Lousy service as well. Should have gone down to the Village, Blue Moon, or Plaza where I'm never disappointed. Off my list for good. 0
+Great prices, efficient service, and really good food! We got the meatball, italian beef, and sicilian-- all of which were really flavorful and did not skimp on the toppings. The sicilian was probably the least favorite of the three, but still was enjoyable.\n\nThe italian beef was loaded with beef, but some of it was slightly fatty.\n\nThe meatball had several meatballs, not dry at all, and the marinara was excellent.\n\nGreat experience overall. 1
+Meh...I thought it was just okay. I appreciate that they delivered as far away as we are (near west side, north of Beltline). Prices were typical of what I would expect, about $9-$12 for a typical entr\u00e9e, so not terribly expensive. The PuPu Platter appetizer was pretty good and came with a lot of variety. The Pork Fried Rice was just okay...nothing special, but not bad. And finally, the sesame chicken was just not good. The pieces seemed to be a lot more breading that was VERY crunchy than actual chicken...in fact I'd say that it was just chicken trimmings. Disappointing. Probably won't order from them again. 0
+Meh. We ordered quite the smorgasbord & I wasn't delighted with anything. My veggie roll was large but not very tasteful, same goes for my boyfriend's shrimp roll. The Crab Rangoon was lacking in any filling- I felt like I was biting into deep fried air! Our veggie moo shu was boring & had no egg in it? The wraps for the moo shu made me feel like I was eating paper. The bf ordered General Tso's chicken & said it was decent. I wouldn't order from this place again unless I had no other choices... 0
+I hate the idea of eating in a 'Sports Bar' but Babes is rather nice. Granted I was not there during 'the big game' so it was not loud or obnoxious at all. The place looks clean and more up scale than I would have thought. \nThe food is great I must say. Sandwiches, wraps, burger and more. I have not been disappointed yet. My gf is sadly a vegetarian but she was able to find some good choices and rally enjoyed her meal as well. 1
+Let me clarify - I am a fan of coffee, especially if it is brewed/prepared correctly. Typically Starbucks does that very well - customer service can wreck a whole rating. When I am here on business I make a stop at this Starbucks every morning. There are two cashiers (not sure if they are baristas as well) who are my favorite. One is a guy with long hair usually pulled back in a pony tail - he is always nice and cordial. The other is an older lady who is always very sweet. \n\n I wish I could say the same for the barista who is usually there on the mornings I am in town. No name tag so my best description is she is always a little heavy on they eye makeup (okay a lot heavy) and lipstick. She NEVER makes eye contact with me (I am demanding that way - good customer service, eye contact, smile) and today she was chatting it up with another customer waiting at the bar. This barista was trying to guess what this customer took in that customers drink ('Don't you take 2 splenda?' - customer :'Who?' barista: 'you' customer: 'no' barista: 'okay') \n\nWhile this conversation is happening - she plops my drink on the counter and doesn't say a word. Nothing. Just puts it there and continues on her not so merry way making drinks. Wow. When there is a line of customers and everyone is kind of eyeing one another like 'is that yours' - it'd be nice for you to announce what drink that is - or just read my name off the side and I'll come get my drink I paid for. \n\nCoffee - 4 stars\nCashier Customer Service - 4 stars\nBarista Customer Service - meh 2 stars.\n\nI'll be back - because I like coffee and hopefully one of two things will happen 1) she won't be so disdainful or 2) she'll be off that day. 0
+Excellent menu range, very flavorful meals, free chips and salsa appetizers, gigantic portions, and prices in the $10-15 range typical of a Mexican restaurant combine to make Laredo's the best Mexican place I've yet tried in Madison. My only complaints are the flavor of their lime margaritas (which is sub-par) and the lack of kick in their salsa (but I love very hot foods). 1
+"I found it ironic that there was a store called \""""Relics - Fossils and Rocks\"""" in here. That's essentially what this place is.\n\nSadly, it's gone the way of the Grand Ave. Mall in Milwaukee, with no large scale stores other than TJ Maxx (which is actually pretty decent), and only one other real draw in the Wisconsin Sportswear for WI team apparel.\n\nIt's too bad, as this place isn't that far from a few decent restaurants and stand alone stores. Maybe they can lease it out for a zombie movie?" 0
+"I have been to various Great Clips before but never to this location until today. After I was asked how I wanted my hair and I gave her the name a of men's hairstyle (an undercut with a #1 on the sides and back). The \""""stylist\"""" started about cutting my hair and never asked questions, so I assumed she understood. When it was clear she had no clue what she was doing and/or what I had asked for, I stopped her. She gets offended when I ask her if she even understood what I wanted. She proceeds to tell me about how she's been cutting hair for over 20 years and implies I'm an idiot. Not only that but the other woman working in the place chimes in as well telling me I didn't ask for an undercut and that it's a woman's hairstyle blah blah blah. I proceed to literally explain to them how to cut a men's undercut, how to part the hair, that it's not blended, etc. So anyway, up until now I was the only customer in the place. After people came in I felt extremely embarrassed to say anything else so I just let this \""""stylist\"""" finish whatever it was she thought she was supposed to be doing to my hair. Needless to say, I went home straightaway and shaved my head. \n\nLong story short... the employee's here are rude, unprofessional, and not very well trained. I would give them 0 stars if possible. Go someplace else!!!" 0
+The folks here are great. Haven't received my finished product yet, but the costumer service experience was amazing. The staff was extremely helpful in placing a custom order, and stayed late on a day when their closing time was the earliest I could get there. AWESOME!!! I can't wait to get my book! 1
+"Ok an update! \nJesse the manager from Gates has gone out of his way to fix the problems. Everything now has been fixed on my car with a 100% promise that their work is up to par!\nAs a \""""I'm sorry\"""" I even received a gift card to Red Robin, dinner on Gates, showing me that they cared for me as a customer.\nThe shotty collision repairs were not excusable, and since I had to be the one to point them out, this was not acceptable.\n\nI will still say my time was wasted fighting with Gates and Progressive about this, and it still was a horrible experience. But, thank you Gates Auto for making things right in the end result on your buck!" 0
+Unfortunately, this review reflects primarily on the manager on duty during our stay at the Sheraton: Robin Holm. Not only was she unreliable and difficult to communicate with, she lied to us and was very rude, using incredibly unprofessional language. She was totally unapologetic for a mistake that she made, which forced us to rearrange our entire afternoon. \n\nHer behavior, in conjunction with a crappy hotel location, makes us never want to stay here again.\n\nChoose the Hilton!! Much better location and competent staff! 0
+The bedding was AMazing!!! Tv is too slow as in every Sheraton. Too much chlorine in the pool......the service and rooms make up for it. Try staying on a private floor....the club lounge has complimentary breakfast and happy hour snacks! Worth the extra 1
+"We went because we had a coupon, but we were still disappointed. While the bar was hoppin' during \""""happy hour\"""" the restaurant wasn't. Now I know why. The salad bar contained containers of tired looking iceberg lettuce, orange colored tomatoes, mushy cucumbers and some carrots. My food was also boring and uninspired. The burger I had was overcooked. The fries my boyfriend ordered were the highlight of the meal. That isn't saying much. I would not eat here again." 0
+I had never been to this bar, but some friends wanted to meet there so I did. The outside looked better than the inside and the inside once you were in was really kinda boring. Need pictures on the walls or something or colors. Reminded me of a banquet hall. \n\nI did not eat any food.\n\nThe service was pretty bad. I was actually in a seperate bar from the main one and they was 2 bartenders. They both were good looking, but it stopped there. Immediately when I got there, my friend was going to buy me a drink but instead walked to the main bar to get our drinks, because the 2 bartenders took forever to their drinks before. When i finished my second drink, the bartender asked me if I wanted another one and I replied yes. He went back to the bar and I watched him literally sitting there counting his tips!! It took so long(10 min?) that I walked to the main bar where the service was better and then ordered a drink. When I got back to my seat it appeared the bartender finally remembered my drink. What a good surprise?? I left an appropiate 25 cent tip. My whole table of 7 was thinking of the bad service. \n\nThere is a alot of bars out there, not to mention ones with tvs. Find another place. 0
+The Perkins here has never been known for being staffed with happy people. I found that they continue the tradition with my recent visit for lunch.\nNow I was looking forward to seeing the new place as they really needed a refresher and a clean up. The new place helps but I'm not so sure I like the layout. It is small and boxy. I liked the old layout better. But the place is brighter which is nice.\nThe food was pretty good so no fault there. But the service was subpar. I felt like they could care less if I ate there or not. We joked around a little with our waitress and she barely cracked a smile. The manager came by and asked us if everything was ok and when we said it was she stated that she was glad to hear that in a sort of canned way while she was walking away. Once again giving us the impression that she could care less.\nNow we saw our waitress at another point away from our table and think that she was stressed out over something. So whatever it was was showing up in her attentiveness to her customers. We still gave her a good tip because she looked like she needed it.\nBottom line is I won't be going back here for some time until the management and staff change over which I suspect it will in about 6 months. See you then. 0
+Two issues: (1) bugs in the room, and (2) inconsistent service. The first person I spoke with about the bug issue said there was nothing that she could do. In fixing the bug issue, the manager emphasized how important customer service was to him and that was the reason he offered me a room that had recently been sprayed for bugs. The second problem is minor: I asked for a drink that I forgot to grab until I was finishing my breakfast. The guy was literally locking the fridge when I realized I had nothing to drink. He refused to unlock it because it was exactly 9:30am - company policy. The guy seemed angry that I asked; I was surprised he said no. Although I knew I could ask the manager - and he would just give me a drink - it was just too minor a request to seek out a manager.\n\nA place does not have good customer service if only a manager can make a decision. The staff has to be empowered to fix problems and directed to give good customer service. 0
+This by far, was my worst experience at a hotel...EVER! Was told we could not congregate in the lobby at all. We came as a team for an event and were kicked out of the lobby area and told to go to our rooms and that there was no room for socialization at their hotel. Highly recommend never staying here if you have a group of any sort. Terrible service 0
+I have been to many a asian mart in my day but this place is really the epitome of the stereotype of an asian mart. \n\nThere are no windows in the bulk of the store and the windows in the front are all covered up......I have no idea why..........\n\n.......still wondering why.........\n\nMoving on, I can see the appeal of this store as they do carry 13208923874820983534 brands of oriental specialty items like all of the candies, snacks, dried food, teas, etc. This place is packed from ceiling to the ground and the aisles were just afterthoughts! \n\nThe produce section was borderline scary and I would never buy produce from there. With the amount of people that were in there when I was there I would think that they would have enough money to expand....or at least brighten the place up a bit!!! There wasn't too many things in the produce section that I wouldn't be able to find in another grocery store, although I'm pretty sure they would never be as cheap at another place!\n\nDisappointed that they didn't carry any oriental dishes/cups/teapots/platters/etc.\n\nI wouldn't come back unless I was in DIRE need of something that I couldn't find anywhere else...the way that the store is kept is really a reflection of the owners interest in it....and this place is seriously depressing. 0
+"I've been to several events at Willow Island, most recently the Bratfest over Memorial Day weekend, 2014.\n\n+ Staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful\n+ Plenty of drink and food tents; fairly easy to access\n+ Several ATM trailers available \n- Parking is a pain; the single entrance/exit to the Coliseum lot quickly jams and backs-up traffic onto John Nolan Drive\n- Primarily gravel surface gets dry and very dusty\n\n+ Drink and food prices are reasonable, given the venue\n\nEvent specific thoughts:\n+ JJO Bandcamp: well run, well organized, great stages, very good event\n+ Polar plunge: well run, well organized, easy to get in-and-out-of, great tents\n\n- Bratfest.\nI used to really enjoy Bratfest. I went every year, and loved kicking-off the summer by listening to a few bands, partaking in a brat and a brew, and hanging out with friends.\n\nUnfortunately, the event has apparently reconfigured a few of the stages, and not for the better. One in particular, the Lifest stage (which featured predominantly religious-y acts), appeared to have the most powerful sound system of all of the stages, and by parking it smack-dab in the middle of the venue, the sound crushed the other stages. It's as if the event was trying to make everyone listen to the \""""music\"""" from that stage, no matter what.\n\nI have run FOH sound for years and know quite a bit about professional sound reproduction. The Lifest stage flew eight (8) full-sized mid/high cabinets and ran countless (I couldn't see them all) subs; due to the configuration, sound from this stage bled over into every other stage and interfered with the sound from other acts. I love bass, but the constant thump/drone from this stage was obnoxious and annoying.\n\nFor comparison, the Baker Tilly stage had six (6) half-sized mid/high cabinets and what appeared to be four subs. Despite our best intentions, we couldn't hear the vocals, drums, or bass guitar for the acts that we wanted to see on this stage, thanks solely to the overpowering system of the Lifest stage. \n\nThe Lifest stage was so loud, that we could hear it *over* the Ho-Chunk Gaming stage (located several hundred yards away), and we continued to hear the Lifest stage clearly as we walked to our car, which was parked well beyond the Coliseum Bar. \n\nIf I were a sponsor of one of the other stages, I would be extremely angry with the new configuration. I'm sure those sponsors ponied good money for the stages; we quite couldn't hear the emcees promoting and talking about the sponsors for any of the other stages. I don't understand why the one stage had to be so \""""in your face.\""""\n\nUntil the event organizers can level-out the playing/sound field, I'm afraid this was my last Bratfest event.\n\nAnd finally... what's with the hyper-religious undertone of this event now? I'm not anti-religion by any means, but is there a reason that so many of the acts are from the christian/gospel genre? A quick glance of the line-ups shows that more than 60% are preachy bands/rappers/DJs. Maybe the rumors about the founder and his newfound and boisterous love of religion are true. *sigh*" 0
+Terrible experience. These guys brought a truck too small for the job, so I still had to haul boxes on my own in my car back and forth after these guys were done. I got charged about $850 (including tip) for a 6 hour move. The guys that showed up worked hard, but clearly management needs improvement. I've moved several times before with 2 men and a truck and they charge more but at least my back was not sore after those moves. 0
+Nice and clean bar. They have the necessary bar games to keep me entertained and they usually have a drink special that I'm going to take advantage of. The crowd tends to be a bit older than most of the other bars near campus, but every once in a while it is full of drunken kids. Would be nice if they offered some kind of food, but if youre really in a bind you can just head next door and get a sub at silver mine or soon go to the bbq joint going in next to rileys. \n\nI always have a good time here, just a more relaxed space to enjoy a night out with friends. The extra bonus about this place is that it seems to be run well and the staff is always friendly and attentive. 1
+The only Asian market in Madison. Good location 'cos it's right down town. Good price too. \nRe to someone else's review earlier, they accepted credit cards now. \nI'm glad that they have a store like this for such a small town like Madison. 1
+No stars... I ordered a pizza from Falbo Bros (N. Sherman Avenue) in Madison last July. The usual-- thick, dense, not good gluten free crust . Very dense. I ordered another one on October 7th. Same deal. I ordered another pizza from them on October 20th and was shocked by the crust-- light, thin, not dense, and it was AMAZING. But, it was too good to be true-- my boyfriend (non celiac) tasted it and said it tasted just like his regular crust.\n\nI emailed the company that night and asked them if they had changed their crust recently. I told them if they had not changed it, that their kitchen had made a very serious mistake and needed to be much more careful in the future. They emailed me back on October 22nd saying they'd changed it and asked if I liked it. Of course I did-- it was amazing.\n\nSo... I ordered another one on October 23. (PS: I am recovering from major surgery so I have been ordering in more than usual.) October 23 was again, a wonderful crust-- and my boyfriend said it tasted just like his. My skin was itchy and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out where the gluten poison had come from but figured they had no reason to lie in the email and certainly, they would not have made the same mistake twice.\n\nWe had a coupon so last week, I ordered TWO gluten free pizzas. Amazing, wonderful pizzas. And I ate them both. And, my skin was itchy, my skin developed deep infections, and I really started to wonder where on earth I was getting into such horrible gluten ingestion. And as with any celiac, I got tired because I was unable to absorb my nutrition properly.\n\nI really didn't believe the pizza thing... so I set out to order some gluten free home test kits. In the mean time, we ordered pizza Monday night for the Packer game... and what should they deliver but their old, usual, dense crust gluten free crust that tasted horrible.\n\nI wrote them a scathing email-- that they lied about a recent crust change (they had the same crust in July), that they did not ask their kitchen to be more careful, that they charged me extra for gluten free, and that their careless and negligent attitude could seriously sicken someone with severe celiac (though, no celiac would order a gluten free pizza from a gluten kitchen, I am sure.)\n\nNo email back after I called them out on it. Email copies available upon request. Will do no future business with them after their careless attitude about gluten allergy. 0
+I haven't been to this store, but I've had their product - a pasta salad purchased from the Jenifer St. Market. It was the most flavorless, disappointing pasta salad I've ever had. I thought maybe it was just their spiral pasta salad, so the next time I got the shrimp pasta salad. This salad was just as bland, and what I found particularly insulting in that there are little orange pieces of carrot in here that, if you weren't paying close attention, look a whole hell of a lot like the shrimp they put in this flavorless concoction. I thought Italian food was supposed to be flavorful. I've had pasta salads from supermarkets, italian markets on Taylor St. in Chicago, and made my own. I can honestly say that their pasta salads are easily the worst I've had. 0
+The staff is really nice, and it is a cute little shop, but OMG flies galore! Flies crawling all over the doughnuts, flies dive bombing all around the store. The only thing this place needs to complete it is Jeff Goldblum. 0
+Every time I went there it kinda smelled. I think the sewer must be close to the floor or something. Drinks are normally priced but not too strong. If you want to drink a fishbowl, you could make it at home with some vodka and koolaid. Service is absolutely terrible. I would not recommend it. 0
+Hands down the best donuts in Madison. I love the chocolate cake donuts. I work only a few blocks from there and drive past it going to/from work. It takes a lot of self control not to stop there :P 1
+"Items Selected:\nApple Fritter\nAlmond Kringle\nSour Cream Old Fashioned\nBlueberry Cake Donut\n\nWestward bound for Madison with dinner plans bumped back to seven it was to 1305 Regent Street that I set my GPS and arriving at Greenbush Bakery just after 3:00pm it was much to my surprise that the doughnuts were still frying fresh, the store's two clerks actually in back as I entered, thus allowing me a few minutes to peruse before anyone even realized I'd arrived. Every bit a mom n' pop spot and the sort of place that looks as though it has \""""been there fooorrrrrever\"""" to feed little Badgers and alumni alike it was first with a startle and then a smile that my server eventually came around the corner and much to my delight it was almost as if he was baring gifts, a full tray of Frisbee-sized fritters glistening beneath wet glaze and still hot to the touch. Quick to procure one $5 fritter and adding on two more $1 rings plus a Wisconsin-staple \""""Kringle\"""" before paying my thanks and the tab it was immediately to the sunny street that I progressed and with my hotel mere moments away it was just as glaze had set that I dug in, the crispy rim of cinnamon and sugar shattering to pockets of apple amidst lightly fried dough. Truly a textbook fritter without even a hint of oiliness it was likely an effect of such a stellar opening volley that made both the blueberry cake and old fashioned seem rather pedestrian by comparison but with textures and flavor far superior to Milwaukee's Holey Moley at nearly half the price one would still be hard pressed to complain - my only regret being the valuable stomach space filled, thus limiting my indulgence in the almond stuffed kringle whose buttery layers of lamination roused memories of a Mardi Gras King Cake without one ounce of guilt for eating it \""""out of season.\""""" 1
+"Best cannoli and thin crust pizza I've had in a long time. And I've spent summers in Sicily, so I should know good pizza. \nI like the atmosphere- any pizza place in the basement of \""""The Italian Workmen's Club\"""" that has the symbol of Sicily above the door gets my vote. I am tall, however, and when standing it can make one feel a little claustrophobic. And it's not accessible for my wheelchair-bound friends, but at least they can get takeout :/ Service isn't anything fantastic, but it's a hole-in-the-wall place, not like fine dining. Still, SUCH GOOD PIZZA and cannoli made correctly! Yea!" 1
+"One of our favorite spots in Madison. They source their good from local farms and make their bread from scratch. We dined with my my mother in law. My wife and her had a pizza with feta and artichoke hearts. I had a meatball sandwich which had a perfect amount of spicing and cheese.\n\nThe restaurant is the basement of an old Italian workers club. If you are over 6'4\"""", you likely will need to duck when in there." 1
+Oh, Lakeside, what happened?\n\nThis used to be my absolute favorite yarn shop in Madison. Then they got bought by the people who run The Knitting Tree (which was my least favorite as they were always rude and unhelpful). I recently visited Wisconsin to see my family and was super excited to get into Lakeside as I didn't have the chance at Christmas. \n\nI was so so so sad.\n\nThe wall o'Cascade 220 is gone. ANY yarn in the coffeeshop room is gone. And what yarn was there was so sparingly spread out across the shop that it was just pathetic. The remodel job opens the space up a bit, but with an open space, it's even more obvious that the stock is so sadly low and it's nothing at all like the Lakeside of old. I miss sitting with my cheese sandwich and staring at the Cascade wall, plotting new projects. \n\nNo one greeted me. No one asked if they could help. And when I headed for the door (after a few minutes of searching to see if the things I used to know I could get there still existed), no one even blinked to see if they could be of help.\n\nIt's just pathetic now. 0
+Blah -- overpriced and bland selection of entries that may upset your stomach, which was enveloped with slow service...\n\nMy wife and I recently went out to dinner at Paisan's. It is conveniently located near the Monona Terrace and features an attractive combination of traditional charm with magnificent lake views (outdoor seating).\n\nWe ordered the seafood tetrazzini and lasagna. For $14, you get bread and soup or salad and a cheese-spiked rip off. On their menu, they indicated that there would be more than shrimp shrapnel, but that is what we were left with (outside a legion of underwhelming whitefish and cheap scallop pieces). The flavor was bland and unappealing. There was just a mantle of broiled cheese applied so thick, it was a mozzy disaster. Sadly, I had 15 times the shrimp and flavor from the Lean Cuisine I had for lunch. Their lasagna was nearly as poor. \n\nIt was drowned in sauce. When spending time to shovel through the sauce to get to the chunk of lasagna, it was poorly seasoned meat, pasta and cheese concoction. Since I only sampled the tetrazzini, this is what I believe that made for a foul stomach a couple hours later.\n\nThe food would have been sent back, but their overall quality and a Hell's Kitchen waiting time (over an hour) resigned me to the fact that more precious time should not be wasted for marginal improvement. \n\nWhat bothers me is that this joint is getting business left and right by folks led to believe that this eatery serves supreme Italian when you are getting slop. I did not try their self-heralded pizza. They use cheap, low quality ingredients ... they tried to hide it in their entrees, but it would be as obvious with their pies (based on sight and review of their menu). \n\nPaisan's is basing their experience on location, smartly orchestrated ambiance and those ignorant of quality Italian food. Take your cash to a restaurant that gives a damn and visit the beach independent of this made-up dive. 0
+I'm sad to say Paisan's seems to have gone downhill since it moved. The old location in the now-destroyed University Square was cozy with a weird romantic charm; I have a lot of nice date memories of that place. The new restaurant is pretty bland inside, and the pasta was horribly overcooked the one time we went. Too bad. 0
+I have been coming to the WomanCare Clinic for years and I have never once had anything less than a great experience. I see Mary Bina-Frymark NP and I cannot recommend her enough. She manages to be no nonsense while also being very compassionate. She has helped me through many medical problems and has gone above and beyond to help me when I had an emergency. \nIn addition to Mary, I have also had wonderful experiences with all of the other nurses there. I really can't say enough wonderful things about this place. I recommend it to all of my female friends and I will never go anywhere else so long as I live in Madison. 1
+Great subs and great deals at this location. Perfect for student. 15 inches for under $6 and much better than subway. 1
+First time and did the drive through. Only problem was getting around the food supply truck :) Order taker was super nice and the barista was great too! Super yummy latte! 1
+I really wanted to like this place but after two tries I will not be back. One, very overpriced. Two, I could look past the price if the food was good. Tried the ribs the first time and was sad at the quality. The second time, tried some sandwiches and still disappointed in the quality and price. I've found that it is hard to find a good place to eat in Madison. Been here a few months and have found only a couple of good places. 0
+I come to Nam's quite a bit for very specific dishes. It is my belief that for asian restaurants in Madison, one has to pinpoint the original ethnicity of the restaurant to get the best food. The original owner is from Hong Kong and has some vietnamese influence in his life. With that in mind, I really enjoy the bun, their mi (noodle soups), and their pho. I know a lot of people complain about the pho here, but I like it for its meatiness, which is not something I find in a lot of the other Vietnamese restaurants in Madison. The bean sprouts and basil that usually accompany the soup are a bit lacking though. In addition, their traditional chinese food is pretty good as well (like their congee). From personal experience, I would not get the americanized chinese food....or the Pad Thai. This place isn't even remotely Thai. \nFor the food that I do like, I give it 4, maybe even 5 stars, but for the confusing menu, I have to go with 4 1
+Great food! Hot & Sour soup is amazing. Delivery does take a little long but it's worth it. 1
+"We like to go here when we want to have a more upscale meal at place that's still kid friendly. \n\nThe food is good. We've had a lot of different entrees and they're pleasant but nothing too memorable. We usually leave saying, \""""That was good,\"""" but if you asked us what we had a few days later we probably couldn't tell you. It's the atmosphere and reasonable prices that keep us coming back. \n\nKids love drawing on the butcher paper on the tables (so do we) and they love the small, complementary fruit and veggie dish that comes out early to help occupy their time. \n\nWe (the adults) like the fairly interesting menu, the bread (dipped in olive oil) and a decor that is on the verge of being \""""chain-like\"""" but still manages to make it feel like \""""date night\"""". \n\nNever a problem with service - although never any service that really \""""wowed\"""" us either. Although we did book one of the back rooms for a birthday party and the staff was attentive and helpful. \n\nKind of middle of the road, but reliably good is how I'd describe Biaggi's." 1
+"Our Biaggi's experience was absolutely terrible. From the service to the food we were incredibly disappointed. We were served our appetizers about 5 minutes before we received our drinks. The tomato soup was extremely acidic. Our entrees were then brought out before our appetizers were even cleared away, and we had to hold our own appetizer plates for the server to \""""switch plates with him.\"""" The entrees were terrible and for the quality were certainly overpriced. The eggplant parmigiana was clearly cooked several hours, if not a day before. It was not at all crispy. The rigatoni bolanese was supposed to have tomato cream sauce, but there was no sauce to be seen. Our server then came over, while I still had a piece of bread in my hand and was eating my food, and had almost a full glass of wine left and said, \""""do you guys want a couple boxes?\"""" We said yes, thinking that he would bring us two boxes, but at that point he took our plates away (while I was obviously still eating). I am fine with taking the plates away to box them up, but that should be stated clearer because I would have said, \""""No, I'm still eating.\"""" The server then asked us if we would also like for him to box up our extra bread. We said yes. When we got home and opened our leftovers the next day, we found that he had not packed the bread. We will not be returning to Biaggi's. If I could give this place zero stars, I would." 0
+"I got to shower in a pool of water, the \""""energy efficient\"""" HVAC unit created a sauna like experience every morning around 5am making my 6am alarm useless, and when I would return to my room at the end of a long day, I would be short on towels and pillows would be on the floor with the beds semi-made. While the front desk staff were nice, they didn't address any of these issues when I shared it with them.\n\nThe new attached restaurant is worth trying though as they have fairly good items on the menu." 0
+We recently stayed two nights at the Holiday Inn and Suites Madison West. We really enjoyed this hotel. The pool and waterpark area make this hotel a little better then others in the area. The waterpark is more for children under 8 years old, our near 4 year old really enjoyed the water slides here, but would be overwhelmed by slides at the dells. I was very annoyed that there was zero soap and shampoo in our room on arrival. I had to walk around the halls to find the maid to get some soap.\n\nThe next day our room was not cleaned when we returned at 2pm, but we called the front desk and it was cleaned quickly. This time the maid only left 1 bottle of each shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and etc. I have long hair and we had 3 people in our room, the maids need to leave more shampoos. \n\nThis hotel needs to supply free breakfast coupons for the hotel restaurant. We paid $315.90 for two nights, I've come to expect a free breakfast for that kind of money. We were surprised that breakfast was not provide. Yes, the kid's meal was free, but I feel like a free breakfast should be a given at this type of hotel. 1
+"We had a king room. One of the most comfortable hotel beds I've slept on. Nice size room and was grateful we did not face the pool. Definitely a family hotel for smaller children. Our toilet seat was broken as well as the\""""light block\"""" curtain. We mentioned this to the front desk upon our check out, so no one would get hurt sitting on a broken toilet. The front desk clerk was very apologetic. Within minutes the General Manager called apologizing & offered us a free night stay. A refreshing surprise as we weren't complaining, just notifying them. And in the past at other hotels when something like this gets mentioned, it usually gets brushed off. Will stay again." 1
+Old Chicago is the furthest thing from good. \n\nFor starters, a group and I dined here on a slow Thursday before going to the movies. I order a very simple appetizer. Tomatoes and Mozzarella Caperes (not sure of the name). Anyway, all there is to it was tomatoes slices, with mozz cheese slices on top topped with spinach and balsamic vinegar. How can you mess up something so simple? I know! You served all of the ingredients very unfresh to diners. My tomatoes seemed to have been a day old as well as the spinach. Because of that, I wasn't sure if I should finish eating the cheese from fear of getting sick. It wasn't a good meal at all. Extremely disappointing. \n\nFor my meal, I was craving a sandwich. I order a turkey and bacon club - minus the bacon because I do not eat pork. The sandwich was OK but the bread was so hard it cut my gums every time I bit into it. The bread is toasted but they let mines toast far too long. At least the fries were better. I think the sandwich ending up being $10 and it wasn't worth half of that price. \n\nOld Chicago is far too expensive of a restaurant to serve bland food. How they are still open is beyond me. I won't be returning. This was my third trip here and none of them were good. 0
+Great cafe to hang out in, work in and generally spend your day. Friendly staff and great coffee. 1
+"I can't believe this still happens in this day and age,but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. My close friend, who happens to be trans but dresses and presents main stream - no weird hair colors, tattoos, provocative dress, etc., was informed by a staff member after he asked for help that \""""his kind isn't wanted here.\"""" He's going to go and talk to management today and I'll be contacting corporate on this one, but until the employee is gone I will not be shopping here again!" 0
+Why is everybody complaining about the size of this restaurant? That's the size, deal with it or take your food to go. And kids? Really, you're on the West side of Madison, buddy...deal with it! But, i do admit it gets busy, but who doesn't like a busy restaurant? That means the food is good, right?\n\nYour bill can go quite high if you add a protein (chicken, shrimp, beef, tofu, and just recently new meatballs).\n\nOnly complaint, potstickers are terrible, they have no flavor. They look delicious, but do not be fooled. My favorite dish (and of many others) is the penne rosa. \n\nExcept a crowd around lunchtime, and expect kids...when in doubt!\n\nOh, and great staff here, always friendly and fast! 1
+My dining partners really wanted Olive Garden; as much as I protested, I lost out and begrudgingly went along for lunch.\n\nSlowest service ever. An hour plus wait for our salads and soup. No drink refills. Food was cafeteria grade (sorry to insult cafeterias) at best.\n\nOld and dated interior; chairs are stained and disgusting. Ick, ick, ick.\n\nAnd, it's expensive and the service is attrocious. We left a miniscule tip, and in hindsight should've asked for our money back. There's not a nice way to put it; Olive Garden sucks. Why do people tolerate such a horrible place?! 0
+I want to start by saying I LOVE LOVE LOVE Olive Garden. It's truly one of my all-time favorites and usually my go-to Italian place when I want something yummy and not want to worry about quality.\n\nThat's why I was SOOOOOO disheartened by this particular location. The waitress was awesome!! Best part of the night. BUT, the food was crap. Seriously, I almost sent my meal back because it was so freaking bad. I got the fetuccini alfredo. The pasta was severely over cooked. They noodles fell apart as I was trying to wind them around the fork to eat them. And the sauce was poorly seasoned (like no flavor whatsoever) as well as chunky. Have you ever had chunky alfredo sauce? I was thinking, what the heck did they use in this, cottage cheese?? Ewwww! That's all I have to say about that. My dining partner said his noodles were also mushy (I thought, maybe, it was just the fetuccini, but nope).\n\nSave your money and eat somewhere else or go to a different Madison location because THIS one was so totally not worth it. 0
+Large clean room. Booked through hotels.com about an hour before we arrived and got the best price. Breakfast had a good variety. Staff was friendly. 1
+"I have to say, I am mad at the entire company now. To describe the whole situation in short: I went to the store to buy a vest, one consultant referred me to another, I waited to be serviced for 20 minutes, because the ladies were making service calls and thought I was waiting for someone/something else (?). Finally I've purchased the vest and paid for expedited delivery ($70). Next day I came to pick it up and to find out I paid for a rental! I started discussing the subject with staff - I couldn't go get a vest somewhere else now because this was the day of the event I needed it for. Nothing but blank faces, clueless, not knowing how to react. The sales person who I made the \""""purchase\"""" from only said - \""""what do you want me to do now?\"""" Finally someone came - probably manager and said that we can pretend I lost the vest and for extra $60 I can keep it.... $130 vest???\n\nJust went online today to file a complaint. To file via email they only provide an online form. When I filled out the form and pushed the submit button, I've received an error message saying - Service not available...what? Tried with different browsers, figured - maybe my complaint is too long, tried to shorten it, talked to Live Service - of course NO HELP! Should a customer really work so hard just to give feedback???\n\nThough to summarize the impression: very friendly! BUT poor consultation + terrible service + horrible complaint management = very dissatisfied customer!" 0
+"Maybe it was the timing...but I had the worst experience of my life and I've had some pretty bad nail salon experiences.\n\nAlthough I want to shout and shake my fist, instead I'll give some constructive criticism:\n\n*invest in bigger UV drier for gel nails (not one that fits only 4 fingers) and one that has a longer setting than 30 seconds\n* DON'T' ALLOW OTHER CUSTOMERS TO PLAY THEIR OWN MUSIC FROM THEIR PHONES!!!!!!!!! Seriously!!\n*Don't tell people that you can accommodate their services when you obviously can't\n* Where is your price list? \n*invest in actual, legitimate signs that are professionally printed. Not something written with a sharpie\n*don't loudly announce what someone left another technician for tip\n*don't let the employees and owner/manager have their cell phone ringer on high and actually take phone calls.\n*don't have someone take their shoes off and stick their feet in a bath while you call on your cell phone while you are doing my nails to come and take care of this other customer's service. \n*don't let your employees perform services while their hair are in rollers\n*ASK YOUR CUSTOMERS IF THEY WANT THEIR NAILS SHORTER AND WHAT SHAPE THEY WANT IT IN. \n*don't try and serve two customers at the same time (I ended up refiling my own nails on one hand...and then the second time she left me I had to dry my own nails under the UV and reset the timer on it every 30 seconds)\n*DON'T FILE SOMEONE ELSE'S ACRYLIC NAILS, GET THE ACRYLIC DUST ALL OVER YOUR HANDS AND ARMS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY PUMP LOTION ON YOUR HAND AND GIVE ME A \""""HAND MASSAGE\"""" THAT IS GRITTY FROM ALL OF THE ACRYLIC DUST FROM SOMEONE ELSE'S NAILS." 0
+"Pros: Timely service; straightforward pricing; little to no upselling\n\nCons: $800 later, my car has the same issues it had before I visited Firestone.\n\nMy car started dying whenever I accelerated after slowing or stopping (turns, red lights, etc). When it did accelerate instead of dying, it was extremely jerky. I did a little research online and figured I might need new spark plugs. Firestone ran their electronic diagnosis ($100) and said yes, it was the spark plugs - and about five other issues (ignition housing, etc, etc). All told, the repairs would cost $700.\n\nMy car isn't new (14 years old) and this was the first time it's needed any repairs since I got it last year. So I paid the $700 and picked my car up a day later. The acceleration was noticeably smoother and the car didn't die -- for a grand total of 24 hours. Not a day after its Firestone visit, my car reverted to its jerky, dying ways.\n\nI called Firestone immediately and asked for a new appointment, but they were booked for the week. My car kept dying in potentially dangerous situations -- crowded intersections, busy roads, etc. When I finally got back to Firestone, they ran another diagnostic test (for free, thank goodness). This time, they said something was wrong with my transmission and that I should get the car's computer reflashed.\n\nWhen I directly asked the repair person, \""""Why is my car having the exact same problems that it was having before you fixed it?\"""" the man said, \""""Honestly, I have no idea.\""""\n\nAt least he was honest.\n\n(Also of note: I called a different repair shop about getting the computer reflashed, and they were adamant that reflashing wouldn't help when I described my car's problems.)" 0
+I waited 31/2 hours for my tires to be changed. I was tild it would take half that time. No one came to tell me it would be longer or why. When I mentioned how long it had been they didnt acknowledge it was an inconvenience. The waiting room was not busy so I dont know why they dint communicate wih me. 0
+"Okay. Tonight marks the last time I go to this Wal-Mart.\n\nI went with the intention of buying some sort of Tablet. When I got to the section, a gentleman was being taken care of by Lauren. They were in the middle of getting a GPS ( I think) so I decided to go down the isle and look at antennas and do a quick turn around. On my way back, a lady walked up and explained that her GPS didn't work in Canada. Lauren didnt have an answer for her (understandable) and the woman said that she had some other questions when she was finished. Lauren got the man's item out of the case and away the three went.\n\nI stood there for a good 5 minutes waiting for her to come back. No Lauren. She ended up coming over close to where I was and proceeded to get out locking cases from a cabinet. She stood up and looked at me and gave me this weird look and I said, \""""Will you help me?\"""" As we were getting out 1 tablet at a time, she kept hold of the boxes like I was going to run off with them. Really?\n\nLauren should have been taught how to take care of one customer at a time and acknowledge others who are waiting. A simple, I will be with you in a moment or I will be back in a minute sure would of went a long way.\n\nAnd to the woman who couldn't wait, you should learn some manners." 0
+"I am just shocked! I took this same dress in to be cleaned again after I wore it, and my experience this time was the exact opposite of the first! To begin with, I was charged $3 more this time - for the exact same item. I questioned it, and was told they obviously charged me incorrectly the first time. I wasn't happy about it, but what could I do. I paid and took my dress out to the car, and as I was putting it in the car, I noticed a dark \""""x\"""" shaped stain on the bottom of the dress, about the size of a quarter. This stain was NOT there when I took it in - I had inspected the entire dress thoroughly so I could point out any stains it did have (there had been some water type stains in the middle front, and a small dark dot towards the bottom). Upon looking further, the small dot stain was gone, but the water stains were still there. The dress also did not have that same sparkling brand new appearance to the fabric it had when they cleaned it the week before. I took it back inside and pointed out the non-removed stain and the dark x one that hadn't been there before. The woman said they would try to get it out and I could pick it up on Friday. I left, and had been gone no longer than 5 minutes when I received a call from them. A man left a message, stating the dress is not getting any better, he tried to clean it and it doesn't come out, they can clean it 15 more times and it won't make a difference. They aren't going to do it again! His tone implied annoyance at me, acting like I was unreasonable to even ask that they remove the stain that happened at their facility! I am having a very hard time believing this is the same place that I took my dress to the first time! Before, they were able to remove the large seven year old stain, and I was told I was lucky because that part of the dress was polyester fabric, which cleans well. So how is that same fabric now impossible to clean? I am beyond upset at their service and attitude this time. \n\nWhat a shame, considering my husband just started a new job that requires he wear shirts/ties/dress pants every day, and we are in need of a reliable dry cleaner! I will have to keep looking, as I will certainly not be going back to Right Touch!" 0
+This place was recommended by our regular auto guy as a place to have our AC looked at. The mechanic (or owner?) was not very friendly throughout interaction. We ended up paying $100 to have the problem diagnosed, which was more than we expected. We were told the air compressor was out, and it would cost $900 to replace. We decided not to have it fixed, and it felt like there was some amount frustration directed towards my husband about that choice. \n\nHere's the reason for the one-star review: My husband gets home, starts googling to see if he can do this work himself. He finds out, that on our model of car -- which is a very common model -- there is one electrical relay that always goes out first on the AC. My husband bought it for $60 on ebay and fixed it himself. AC fixed. \n\nI just quite frustrated to consider that we would have put $1,000 into repairs, and it wouldn't have fixed the problem. 0
+I have not been impressed with Fitchburg Vet. We have had our dog since he was a puppy, and we know him very well. He has always had a sensitive stomach to food, but we knew he wasn't sick because he was acting just like himself. We kept asking the vets about it, and they told us he was sick and needed a fecal, even though his last 2 were both negative. I finally got the best advice from Pet Supermarket (best pet store in town in my opinion) and they told us about limited ingredient and grain free food. within 24 hours his poop was normal again. The vets wouldn't even listen to me, and just kept telling me he was sick. I was really disappointed that I had to go to a pet store to get advice that the vet should have known. 0
+We made the mistake of eating at the Stable Grill. It had been a while since we had been there. The service was terrible. The food was also nothing to write home about. I think it will be another five years before we venture back, if ever again.Very disappointing.. 0
+"Quick review: Closer to 2.25 stars. Tried the Friday night fish fry at Quivey's and wasn't terribly impressed. Baked fish and perch were ok; deep fried cod was soggy, as were fries. Service in the Stable Grill was quite lacking. Averaged $20 per person with 1 drink.\n\n\nDetailed review:\nA few coworkers had been raving for months to us about Quivey's Grove - they insisted it was the \""""best fish fry you'll ever have.\"""" So, we rounded up the crew and hit Quivey's, hoping to score a stellar fish fry.\n\nWe placed our name for a table in the Stable Grill and were told the wait would be about 45 minutes to an hour, and that was with us arriving almost immediately at 5:00pm. I can't imagine how long the wait would be later on at night!\n\nThe Stable Grill has a ton of character - it scores bonus points for the huge timber-frames and the awesome wooden bar. Beer selections, while not countless, were really nicely represented - from Ale Asylum to Tyranena - nearly every one was a specialty Wisco microbrew. Beers were $4 for a pint.\n\nWhile waiting, we ordered the cheese curds, which were served with a mustard side (interesting combo). They were decent curds, but probably not worth $7. As they sat, they became greasier - usually a sign of a fryer that's not up to a hot enough temperature.\n\nWe were led to our table at around 6:15, and were presented with menus. As mentioned by others, the traditional menu at the Stable is geared toward sandwiches, many of which looked and sounded interesting, but we were here for the fish.\n\nFish options include: baked cod, deep fried cod, or deep fried lake perch. Potato options are limited to parmesan potatoes or fries. All come with coleslaw and a really nice bread - the bread was dense and flavorful, soft and chewy, with just a hint of crustiness. You can order the deep fried cod with an all you can eat option for an extra $1.50. \n\nI opted for the sampler, which got me a serving of each type of fish, and I chose fries as my side, because everyone else at the table went with the cheesy potatoes. \n\nPlates arrived after a 20-30 minute wait. The baked cod was mediocre - slightly watery, very mild in flavor, featured a firm and meaty texture, but wasn't terribly flaky. My guess is that it had been sitting in a steam warmer for a while - it didn't taste \""""fresh from the oven.\""""\n\nThe deep fried lake perch was good. Firm texture, good fish flavor, and featured a nice crumbly breading that stayed fairly crisp throughout the entire meal. If I were to come back to Quivey's, I'd go with the perch.\n\nThe deep fried cod was a major let-down. It was actually soggy when it arrived; the beer batter wasn't crisp, but instead spongey. The fish itself was flavorless and extremely watery as well. This fish had clearly been sitting for a long time before it was plated... argh.\n\nThe fries were as limp as any bad drive-thru fry I've ever had. I ate about four of them and left the rest to sit. I'm told the cheesy potatoes were ok, but some people's were cold as well.\n\nAfter polling the five members of my group, the general feeling was that Quivey's failed to deliver. The fish was slightly below average, many items were cold, and everyone's deep fried cod was soggy and unappealing. Service was slow and sparse as well.\n\nQuivey's Grove = FAIL\n\nFood = 2 stars\nService = 2 stars\nValue = 1.5 stars ($17 sampler plate; $14 for baked fish?)\nMISC = 3.5 stars (nice atmosphere, decent bar area)\n\nPerhaps we had a mediocre experience because it's lenten season and they were slammed? I'd be hard-pressed to try the fish again, but I'd consider sampling some of the other food options. Sorry Quivey - you've got a cool pad, but that's about all you've got going for you." 0
+Went here for our anniversary, which lands on St. Patty's Day, so to avoid the mayhem of Guinness chugging, we ate in the Stone House rather than the Stable Grill. \n\nSadly, the best part of my meal was the warm muffins that they serve in lieu of rolls(that day it was Irish Oatmeal and Raisin). They were so moist and yummy...but then it just went down from there. I chose one of the three meals they offer for around $17 that comes with a cup of soup and a glass of wine--which I have to admit is a nice price. The soupwas good, but the salad I had him order so we could trade was SWIMMING in low-quality blue cheese dressing. My chicken and biscuits were disappointing as well. The biscuit was overdone, and the rest was an over salted gelatinous...thing. He liked his pretzel crusted fish(perch, I think), but we both agreed that the Parmesan potato(a wad of cheesy hash browns) was undercooked, and cool in the middle. Hm. We were both glad we didn't get any of the pricier entrees, in case the quality was on the same level. \n\nAfter our meal, we did go through the wine cave and tunnel to the Stable Grill and thought it would be a good place for drinks and apps. \n\nAll in all, not a place I'm going to be dropping my money at, though. 0
+I went here with a friend during Restaurant Week. We ate lunch in the stable and not the main house (or whatever they call it). I think the main house is for dinner only, but I could be making that up. We shared the burger and the fried fish. I was absolutely blown away. After basking in the golden glow of this exquisite beer-battered fish soaked in malt vinegar (because how else would you do it?!), I had some of the burger. Any burger with barbecue sauce and onion rings on it is sure to be good, but this one was phenomenal. They make the barbecue sauce in-house (as well as everything else, far as I can tell) and lay it on thick. Dessert was a blur of sugary bliss. Their turtle pie is amazing!\n\nIf you haven't been to Quivey's, I strongly encourage you to go because it's really a gem. 1
+Eh! Taste fresh for take out, I guess. I ordered the Spicy Basil with Beef. The sauce was spicy, and the vegetables were fresh, well-prepared, and plentiful. A little too plentiful. I only had a small portion of beef in my meal so I won't be returning. :-( 0
+After moving to Bay Area for almost a year, I still miss Thai Basil, definitely the best Thai place in Madison. The red, yellow curry and Tom Yum Soup are all really good and takeout order usually just takes 10 minutes to get prepared, which is super fast. Simply put, you can't go wrong with any item on the menu. 1
+I shopped around quite extensively to find a great engadgement ring. I found Brian at the perfect time. Not only did I get to pick from a large variety of high quality diamonds the ring was 100% custom and designed by me for that special touch. A custom ring may sound expensive too. It was cheaper than the big name places for a larger, clearer, and better cut diamond. You will not go wrong here. 1
+Check this place out for an inexpensive lunch. Prices are good and portions are large. I especially enjoy their pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans lunch special. It is served with a large slice of bread. Wait staff is friendly and food shows up quickly after ordering. The Taco salad is also a good choice. \n Haven't been there in the evenings so I can't comment on drinks or the crowd atmosphere. 1
+"I had work done in last couple years at MFDA, and unfortunately was not given informed consent. Both dentists told me they were filling my teeth with \""""silver.\"""" I've since come to find out that they actually used mercury.\n\nI've know about the dangers of mercury toxicity for years, and would never have consented to it being put in my mouth. I'm of childbearing age, and I am extremely concerned about the associated risks of mercury poisoning due to \""""silver\"""" fillings.\n\nI've done much research on the subject, and have begun the very expensive process of removing these fillings. The dentists here in California are shocked to hear that mercury is still used, as it's very controversial and common sense alone tells us that putting a toxic metal in one's head could lead to serious consequences. Numerous scientific reviews agree (*see below for links), and even the UN is working to eradicate the use of mercury fillings.\n\nThe team MFDA are all very nice people, and I hate to rate them so low, but this is a serious matter and I would love to hear that they change their policy to offer their patients informed consent. \n\n* I'm including several links about the dangers of mercury fillings:\n\nhttp://www.disabled-world.com/health/oral/dental/mercury-filling.php\nhttp://www.dentist.net/silver-filling.asp\nhttp://www.naturalnews.com/007851.html \nhttp://iaomt.org/understanding-risk-assessment-mercury-dental-amalgam/\nhttp://www.zeromercury.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:governments-at-un-mercury-negotiations-urged-to-reduce-exposure-end-toxic-trade&catid=68:press-releases-2012&Itemid=82\nhttp://iaomt.org/state-department-considers-global-impact-toxic-dental-mercury/\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylnQ-T7oiA\nhttp://www.iaomt.org/articles/category_view.asp?intReleaseID=342&catid=30 (Sounds especially bad for pregnant women and babies. Linked to autism. \""""Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have banned the use of mercury fillings in dentistry, while Germany and Canada have limited their use for pregnant women,36 37 and France, Finland, and Austria have recommended that alternative dental materials be used for pregnant women.\"""")\n\nIf you want to remove mercury fillings, be sure to go to a dentist who is certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology to remove them properly. If you replace them with resin, be sure your dentist uses the BPA-free resin. \n\nTo your good health!" 0
+My son was signed up for one of their programs, and without notice they changed the time he could participate from evening to morning (before School!). Total disregard for how unannounced changes will impact families. 0
+I normally just use the drive thru. I always have a good and fast experience (except if the person in front of us orders 40 tacos). Person taking orders seems to be always pleasant and gets the order correct. 1
+"I had the \""""Saigon Deluxe\"""" Pho, with all the goodies in it, and the chicken skewers. The broth was an amber color coming out, which wasn't normal for me, because when I lived in Wausau, the broth was clear, but you had beef paste on the table to add to it. I think they just added the paste for you already. Perhaps the difference was in the fact that Pho was sold from Hmong restaurants vs Saigon being Vietnamese. It wasn't a big deal, as it was very delicious.\n\nOnly 2 downfalls which caused me to rate it 4 stars. First, their hours are confusing, and sometimes they are gone for weeks at a time. Second, is that I'm not a tea or coffee drinker. I generally drink a clear soda, but there were no refills. It was $1.25 for a can of soda and a glass of ice. I highly suggest a fountain machine, because not only will it knock your soda costs down, your patrons will appreciate the refills." 1
+"Yesterday we wait over 25 min for the food. When we ask the manager she say: I'm taking care of it right away. 10 min later we decided to leave and the manager say: \""""I don't want to serve you....\"""" \n\nWe visit this restaurant many times but they will NOT see us again for long time\n\nPS: the restaurant was almost empty" 0
+"I hesitated to write this review, but after the past 3 weeks of run-around, all due to Best Buy, I had to share my tale and caution others to go elsewhere to upgrade their cell phone. \n\nI've purchased many, many things from Best Buy; I'm going to focus on my experience with their cellular/mobile electronics section.\n\nMy iPhone 4 was in need of an upgrade; Best Buy had the iPhone 5 on sale for $50 less than anyone else. As fate would have it, they even had a few in stock, so I zipped over to Best Buy on 12/26 to upgrade my phone.\n\nI made it abundantly clear to the gentleman who \""""helped\"""" me that I didn't want to change anything on my service. All that I wanted was to upgrade the phone, renew my contract with AT&T (ugh, ick, horrible - like dealing with the devil), and keep everything exactly the same as it was.\n\nHe was extremely casual about the event - too casual, in fact, as he spent the majority of his time texting someone from his own phone. He went about setting up the new phone, clicked away with his mouse, and at every opportunity was using his own phone to text someone.\n\nHe proclaimed the new phone was set-up, and that I'd get a \""""welcome\"""" e-mail from AT&T. I asked if I could confirm that my account was left \""""as is\"""" - he said that he didn't have any way to provide it to me, other than by e-mail. I asked directly if my call plan, data plan, text plan, and discount were still in-tact, and he said, \""""Yeah, man - don't worry, it's all there.\""""\n\nI left with my new iPhone 5, and went about my business.\n\n5 days later, I received a text notice from AT&T stating that I had exceeded more than $100 in texting fees. \""""Impossible!\"""" I proclaimed, \""""I have unlimited texting!\""""\n\nThen it dawned on me that I never received the e-mail as promised from the distracted gentleman who assisted me at BB.\n\nI drove over to the AT&T store on the West Side and inquired about my plan. The person who assisted me there indicated that Best Buy had not carried over my unlimited texting plan. He also indicated that Best Buy had dropped my voice plan to a lower level plan. The AT&T store corrected these items and I went on my way.\n\nFast forward a few weeks, and I realized that I wasn't receiving any visual voicemail services. iPhone users know what I'm talking about - the little push notifications that show as \""""badges\"""" when you have an unheard voicemail.\n\nI went back to the AT&T store and asked them to check on the issue. Once again, Best Buy was the culprit - they had dropped visual voicemail service from my plan at the time of the upgrade. They clearly showed me on the screen that the changes had taken place on 12/26 - the same day that I upgraded my phone with Best Buy.\n\nThe final straw came when I received my bill, and noticed that my affiliation discount was missing. I called AT&T, and guess what? The discount was dropped on 12/26.\n\nSo... if you need to upgrade your phone, I'd urge you to do it elsewhere. In talking with the AT&T store staff, they all shared horror stories from Best Buy customers. One person at the west side store said, \""""We spend a disproportionate amount of our time fixing problems initiated by Best Buy.\""""\n\nBest Buy = 0 stars - FAIL" 0
+"Today I went to Lenscrafters to get a new contact prescription and a new pair of glasses. I had an appointment set for 11am and was first helped around 11:05 to get the initial screening before the actual eye exam. By 11:30 I was just waiting for the doctor to get back from \""""running to the post office\"""". I was told I should start looking at frames while waiting, so I did and was quickly approached by a worker offering to answer any questions etc. At this point I felt great about the service and was happy with my overall experience. Finally the doctor was back and took me in at 11:40 for the eye exam including the pupil dilation. While the dilation was setting in I was told to continue looking at frames again until the doctor could see me again. Ten minutes later I figured I should go check in with the doctor to finish up the exam. By this time I had pretty much found the frames I wanted and thought I would be out of there soon (it had already been almost an hour and a half since I arrived). \n\nFinally the eye exam was over and I came back out to find the woman who had been helping me with the glasses to finish and pay for them. Come to find out, there were 2 other customers that she was helping which meant I had to continue to wait just to pay for the frames. It was now 12:40 and I was assuming I would have been able to finish getting frames, seeing as I had actually made an appointment for contacts and glasses when these other customers had just walked in. As I waited for another 20 minutes, one of the two woman working the desk decided to take customers that had just walked in even though I had been there since 11am. The customer sitting next to me even said something to the worker, asking why these new people were being seen when I had been there so long. She said she would \""""take care of it\"""" but did nothing to help me. Finally at 1:15 I gave up. I could not wait any longer and gave the woman the glasses I would have bought, and told her I could not wait for her. Had they not been so terrible with customer service, maybe I would have waited a little longer. There was such terrible communication between the employees and the customers--- no one knew when they would be helped or if they ever would. Maybe they should have a sign in sheet with the time of arrival so that you knew how long of a wait it might be. \n\n I will now NEVER go back to lenscrafters, and I suggest you also find I different place to get an eye exam or get new glasses. It will not be worth the wait." 0
+I've always tried to stay away from coffee chains especially the ones oversea (they're an Australian corporation), but wife needed coffee and it was conveniently located close to the Apple store. \n\nWe ordered a small cup of coffee and a double shot of espresso. I really should have just walked out when I asked for a light roast but was told that they only have dark roast and a light roast is dark roast with added water. Obviously the person working knows nothing about coffee. So I took a sip of their dark roast and just as expected it was bitter nastiness. \n\nThen wife got her espresso and it was basically burnt black liquid. No crema, big coffee grinds at the bottom of the cup. \n\nNeedless to say we will never return. We'll stick with local cafes that actually care about and have respect for their industry and their customers. 0
+All the previous reviews are spot on. We loved this restaurant, best Indian food we've had in years. We had cheese pakora, mulligatawny soup, chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken and aloo gobi. It was all delicious, but the tandoori chicken was the best. \n\nAnd naan, can't forget that. Would definitely come here again. Friendly staff. We mentioned we were passing through and he said he knew we were newcomers, the others in the restaurant were regulars (some of whom were Indian,which is always a good sign)\n\nStop here for good food. 1
+The lunch buffet is great for a group or just a couple. The food is wonderful and consistent. If you always wanted to try Indian food but are afraid you'll order something and not like it, fear no more! The buffet is a wonderful way to try a myriad of representatives of this fine international cuisine. This is a favorite of my family and my coworkers (and I work with a large number of Indian citizens!) 1
+Woe is me, what took me so long to discover this place? And to think, all the times that I've craved Indian food, Maharaja was just a short drive away...\n\nMy friend and I ordered the chicken tikka masala (mild), the fish curry (medium), and the regular naan. Our entrees came with a side of rice and a complementary flatbread appetizer served with tamarind sauce and two types of chutney (onion and cilantro). While the portions are small, the food is very filling - probably on account of all the carbs! :P\n\nAs for our dishes, the chicken was a little tough, but otherwise well-seasoned. I really enjoyed the creamy tomato base, and I was glad that I ordered it mild instead of medium because the medium fish curry was REALLY spicy. I was a huge fan of the battered catfish cooked in a garlic/ginger sauce, but I could only take so much heat. :( \n\nService was impeccable. Our water glasses were always filled quickly and plates were cleared off the table as soon as we were done with them. The staff continually circulated by to see how we were enjoying the meal and seemed genuinely interested in any feedback we had about our dining experience.\n\nJust an FYI, the online menu is a little outdated. I wanted to order the chana masala but it wasn't an option on the restaurant menu. Fortunately, you really can't go wrong with any of the curries or masalas! Give 'em a try! :) 1
+"One of my favorite places to go to get Chinese. This location makes a mean General Tso's and chicken fried rice. Portions are pretty good. If you eat inside the place is always clean. Thought the drive up window was stupid at first, but it is nice to have. If you are looking for \""""fast food\"""" Chinese, this would be the place. Just wished I still lived on this side of town." 1
+Very Cheep Management! Really will charge you for the littlest thing's. Eg. Ask for a tiny cup of sauce. Look carefully at how cheap management is. Sadly customer is not a concern. 0
+I would give Ginza 0 stars if I could! This was truly the worst dining experience I have ever had. \n\nMy husband took me to Ginza for my birthday. Upon entering, the restaurant stunk, like dirty wet dog. They sat us in one of the little private rooms, where you have to take your shoes off and climb in to this Japanese style table. I could literally feel dirt, dropped food etc on the floor. The paint and wallpaper were peeling off. It was shocking how run down it was. Our waiter took about 15 minutes to finally appear. He was sweating and obviously frantic. He took our drink orders and took another 15 minutes to return. We placed our orders, and waited. While we waited, 2 servers attempted to bring us food that was not ours. Everyone seemed to be confused and rushed. My husbands food arrived.... And we waited some more. He ordered the hibachi. I ordered sushi. My food was MIA. My husband was completely finished by the time my food arrived. The sushi was not fresh. Some of it I couldn't even eat. We decided to skip dessert and just get out of there. When the server finally brought our bill, it was hand written and very confusing. i asked the server to explain all the charges. I pointed out that we were charged for my husbands salad, which was included on the meal. The server went and changed it. I asked what the charge was at the bottom, and he said it was our drinks. But they were included above. I finally asked to see the manager, and he explained that extra charge was an 18% gratuity already included because we were sitting in the little private room. What? Are you serious? We complained about the service and food, and the botched bill, and the manager gave us the meal for free. While I appreciated the effort to make it better, We will never return. Don't ever go there! That place should be shut down! 0
+"Oh, my God. I have no idea if the other reviews are from friends of the owners or if people in this town have no idea what good asian food is. We came in from Chicago and looked on Yelp for a Japanese place (we really were looking for a hibachi restaurant, but none came up.) We believed the great reviews.\n\nIT'S IN A MALL FOR A REASON!! It's terrible mall food-court food at it's worst. Granted, we didn't get the teriyaki chicken that other reviewers were raving about, but we DID get the teriyaki shrimp. Meh to the fifth degree.\n\nWe got it to go, so they dumped a ton of incredibly bland, tasteless fried rice in a styrofoam container. Ontop of that, they dumped the \""""grilled vegetables.\"""" People, this was 95% cabbage - almost all filler. There were two small sprigs of dry brocolli, which was something, I guess. Then came the shrimp. Oy. They were already cooked BABY shrimp, that the \""""cook\"""" put on the grill to warm up, dumping a ladle of the tasteless teriyaki sauce on it. It's a good thing I asked for some soy sauce, because that plus a bunch of hot sauce I put on it was the only thing that gave any taste whatsoever.\n\nOh, and the \""""maki roll\"""" is a stale spring roll. Not good at all.\n\nHonestly, people. In what world can this be considered good, much less very good or great?!\n\nThe workers WERE nice, although they were hispanic, which also should've tipped us off..." 0
+I've never played laser tag before attending my triplet nephews' 9th birthday party this weekend. What a blast!!\n\nThis place was packed to the gills on Sunday afternoon. Not only did they have one party after another, but there were lots of families who were simply walking in. Now, maybe they have a procedure for entry that was blind from my eyes, but I did not see any ticket taking happening here. It appears that you can probably just walk in and join up with a group. Weird!\n\nThe cost of 7.50 per 15 minute game seemed a little steep to me, but I guess if you sneak into another game it might be worth it. (Although I would never recommend such a thing!) Buy games in bulk to receive a discount. They have other specials, so call them for details.\n\nGAME TIPS: Get up as high as you can. People that are down below are easy targets. Capture the other teams bases for loads of extra points! Keep your gun down when you are not shooting. You can get tagged easily there.\n\nLUKE, LUKE, LUKE.. you brave gentleman. Luke was the facilitator to our birthday party and games. This guy is the epitome of cool. He has just enough sass, sarcasm, and patience to be the perfect host to these wild, maniacal children. I found him to be quite funny too!\n\nI am taking one star away because the second game we played had 36 players in it. WAY TOO MANY! We were simply falling all over each other and it made the game way less fun. TIP: I asked and apparently Tuesday nights are the least crowded. \n\nGet in this place now! 1
+I have been here twice and for the most part I have had a lot of fun. A few things you should know beforehand. First, go earlier in the day if you don't want to be absolutely destroyed by teenagers; especially if you have younger kids. I took my girlfriends six year old daughter and she had a hard time competing with teenagers who would shoot her relentlessly for the points. After the first game, I got her to follow me around and she did a lot better (Perhaps they felt differently about trying to pick on someone who is 6'5 and 250 Pounds and I could explain to her how to play). Secondly, it helps to have an understanding of how the game works. Most people score a lot of points because they can hit all four bases of the opposing colors. Even if you only have two teams playing, there are three colors and the other two colors opposing bases can still be shot. (I learned that after game 1). Despite some of these issues my girlfriend's daughter still had a good time and the staff did a great job of catering to her. They also try and break the teams up so it wasn't us against teenage laser tag assassins. Kudos to them for that. All in all, it was a good experience. 1
+Been there three times in 2 years, always disappointed by the quality of both food and service. 0
+To keep it short, they make consistently great coffee.\n\nI would recommended the Royale which is a double shot. I also bought a mocha for a friend who really enjoyed it as well.\n\nOnly downside? For a college campus coffeeshop, the prices are high and the sizes are small.\n\nGreat for a time to time treat :) 1
+Nice and convenient stop located on the first floor of the building I work in. A little nook located in the Courtyard Cafe, it has a surprising amount of menu selections for such a small space. Not just coffee and tea, but some eats as well. I usually stop by at least once a week, sometimes twice for a quick Chai Latte (you can get it with ginger during Christmas). Staffed by college students who are very professional which I find impressive and always appreciate. They are also very fast, which is another plus.. The only downside is that it can be a little overpriced. I'd probably come here more often if they knocked down the price a bit.\n\nMahalo, and enjoy. 1
+Three words: SIN FREE FOOD. Deli and grocery, plus they cater. I review from the perspective of a meat-eating dessertaholic, although I enjoy great vegetarian food and try to limit meat to a couple meals a week. They do sell some meat, but most sandwiches in the deli are great and meatless. Wonderful, beautiful, delicious, locally-grown organic produce. They also carry eco-friendly cleaning products. It's like a tiny Whole Foods, only better. 1
+When my husband and I were researching our move to Champaign, I was excited to see a bit of a veggie presence in Strawberry Fields. However, after visiting the store, I'm not sure I feel so reassured! The prices are some of the highest I have ever seen for vegetarian foods, especially considering lots of other grocery stores in the area carry the same things! While they do have some veggie essentials, most of them can be found at County Market, Meijer etc, or if not there, cheaper at Common Ground. 0
+Excellent food at lunch, good prices, quick service, nice atmosphere. I'll be going back often. 1
+One of the nice places to eat in Chambana where the prices are reasonable and the food is plain yummy! Not a franchise - yeaaaahhhhh! The atmosphere has a lot of character with stained glass and other antiques (some of the stories about the antiques are on the menu - very interesting).\n\nMy three kids and I all enjoyed our meals. The hamburgers are excellent as are the shakes. Oh yes, the kids also loved the cookies in the front case were great on-the-road treats! 1
+I come to Courier Cafe pretty regularly. Their burger options are a good bargain. I've always enjoyed their shakes- especially the strawberry or peanut butter. I prefer to get the specials because I go there so often. I had a delicious fish fillet sandwich with a HUGE fillet. Then I got it again, and it was pretty small. I noticed that sometimes the food isn't very consistent. \n\nThe one thing that might surprise you is that their salad bar is AMAZING. I get a huge salad with everything on it. Like a pound of salad for $5.00. Leaves are pretty light, so a pound a salad is prettty huge. 1
+Came here to get a flow master exhaust put on my husbands new truck. Service was fast! In and out less than 45 min. Total $210. The guys there were nice. Family owned business. 1
+"Just speaking to the floral side of things, I went in today looking for a nice potted flower thing fit for a balcony (as a present to my girlfriend). After reading the reviews on here, I expected this place to be amazing. When I got there, I was a bit underwhelmed by the flower selection, especially the potted/ in basket selection. In addition, when I walked in, I was only told by one girl \""""tell us if you need anything\"""" as she rushed to the back, and that was the last time I saw anyone. After walking around looking for something that fit my needs for awhile, and not having anyone approach me or come out of the back to help, I ended up leaving without buying anything. I'm not trying to be a complainer here, but when you're just sort of addressed out of the corner of someone's eye as they are running to the back to work on something, and then ignored for the next ten minutes, you don't feel very wanted as a customer. I understand they probably get a lot of big orders from weddings and such, but I still don't feel that is any reason to ignore an individual customer." 0
+Great service. Got me in next day, dropped off first thing in the morning. Received call by 1030 my car was ready for pick up. Services received: oil change and tire rotation. 1
+Lil'porgies is great, I frequent every other Wednesday with my mentee from the CU one to program. Porgies is fast, you order and your eating. Be sure to get your favorite sauce on the side, I like to eat my fries and pour as I go. \n\nPortions are right for a nice price with speedy service. Great for a quick eat. 1
+"Used to be quite good. Sadly I could not eat more than a few bites of my \""""spinach pesto\"""" which was made of mashed up spinach rather than basil and had no flavor. Even the cornbread was bad. on the upside when I returned it uneaten they insisted on giving me some chili for free. Unfortunately that wasn't good either but I ate it because I was starving." 0
+If you like to get ripped off,lied to and cheated, then this is the bike shop for you. Prices are insanely marked up and service is by far some of the worse I've ever seen. 0
+It's passable. Just don't try calling the front desk. Service here is good when you can find the people or they're not on the phone. On the cell phone, with their friend, that is. -1.\n\nThe rooms were pretty small, but they got the job done. They were in the middle of remodeling, and I think we still had an unremodeled room. I say this because the beds were noticeably softer in another room that we had than the one I stayed in. -1\n\nThere was a sick stain on one of the box springs, it looked like blood. -1.\n\nPlenty of parking, close enough to campus, easy access from I-74. 0
+"Something has got to be done about the abominable service at The Bread Company.. It's such a shame because their food is not bad, but the service is so badly below standard, I decided I am simply never coming back here.\n\nThere is one particular worker with tattoos on his arm who is very insolent towards customers, raising his voice at them for asking questions.\n\nFor months, I've ordered a grilled sandwich to pick up for lunch time, and the result is totally random. If the owner (tall bald guy) is there when you call, chances are you'll get a good sandwich with the potatoes and salad on the side, but if he's not there, watch out: there's no telling what you'll get. Sometimes they include potatoes and salad with the sandwich, sometimes they don't. Sometimes they slice the sandwich, sometimes they don't. Sometimes the sandwich is available since the grill is on, and other times it's not even available since they turn off the grill in the middle of the day to save money randomly.\n\n\nToday for example, I went to pick up my grilled sandwich to-go, and was surprised to see that on this occasion there were no potatoes and salad included, even though two weeks ago I ordered around the same time and they were included. So I asked the short-haired lady in front of me behind the register, \""""are there potatoes and salad?\"""" (pointing at the sandwich) and she stared directly at my eyes without answering! So I repeated the question and she stood there completely quiet, staring at me without answering, when the tattooed arm punk butted in our conversation, cocked his head at me and yelled, \""""didn't we go over this already?!\"""" \n\nDon't bother coming here. Unless the owner fires some of the incompetent and insolent flunkies buzzing behind the counter soon, this place needs to go out of business ASAP." 0
+terrible service. the brunch fondue looked intriguing so we asked the waiter about the serving size. the menu claimed it'd accomodate 2 people but we wanted to make sure. the waiter said, 'you can add some vegetables and it should be ok.' so we agreed to that.\n\nhe rarely came back out to help us the entire time. then when we got the bill, he charged us for *2* fondues. i went in and disputed the charge and he finally credited us for one of them. however, after keeping track of the credit card statement, it appears that he never refunded the fondues.\n\nthis is still in dispute and i want to make sure you no one makes the mistake of going here.\n\nps - panera's food is better than this and i don't even like panera. 0
+"It has been probably a decade since I have been to the bread company, and today I found out why and have vowed I don't have to go back....ever. A coworker and I went and the service was horrible (nothing new here - read the other comments - it must be their 'thing'!), price was absolutely atrocious for lunch and I ended up being sick all afternoon. I ordered the ham sandwich and my friend ordered their special salad of the day. Price was over $15. She got a diet coke, I was offered a shot glass of water with no ice. We get to the cashier and she refuses to listen to me as I try to tell her what our order was. I asked the gentleman who took our order to put it on one ticket as it was my turn to pay, and he didn't. So, she proceeds to ring me up, and then not give us the drink. So, I tell her, we need the diet coke. She flips back through the register tape and says, \""""Oh, I overcharged you a little. Oh well. I'll go get the drink.\"""" NEVER offered me a refund or to make it correct. Then, gives me a picture to put on our table so she can bring us our items, but then said, \""""Oh, nevermind, they are both ready.\"""" So, I'm standing there with a drink, my wallet and looking at two plates. I said, \""""I can't carry all this.\"""" she says, \""""You can take a tray\"""" and points to the cafeteria trays on the counter. I opted to deliver my friends salad to her (as she had secured us a table) and drink, and then came back for my sandwich. I ordered a ham sandwich. I got a turkey sandwich. And then, I got sick......I will NEVER return. I don't need to pay over fifteen dollars for a salad and drink and sandwich and be treated like shit only to then be sick all afternoon." 0
+Never seen slower serving speed. Sat and waited there for one whole hour and no dish was served. Left swearing we would never return. 0
+"This locksmith store seems to know what they are doing and the only locksmith store that is capable of duplicating my key. However, I was left standing there in the store without a word on for close to 10 minutes after requesting a key to be duplicated... \n\nWhen I said \""""Excuse me, I don't mean to rush you, but could you tell me how long the process will take?\"""" I was given back the key by the owner and told that he would not be rushed. I responded \""""I did not mean mean to be rude or anything\"""" he just walked away with his back turned against me. \n\nThe other employee apologized and told me to come back another time.\n\nIn all honesty, how can you be the owner of a business and treat customers with so little respect and courtesy. I am not a fan." 0
+I'm really disappointed to write this update, but after several months of denial about what has become of Paradiso, I'm finally admitting that it's time.\n\nMy experiences here have been getting progressively worse for awhile now. Service is as bad as ever, which I used to be happy to overlook because the food and coffee were so great. Now the soups are being over-seasoned with heavy handed doses of curry powder, dill, and what tastes like artificial smoke flavoring, but ironically lack salt and pepper. The vegetables and legumes are also usually undercooked (we're talking crunchy peas) while the pasta is overcooked and mushy. Their soups used to consistently wow me, but I can't remember the last time I had one that was even passable. Sandwich fixings are being poorly cut so you end up with things like half inch thick cucumber slices and bread of wildly different sizes on either side of the sandwich. Portion sizes are also shrinking to the point of ridiculousness, and the cup of soup for (i believe) $3.50 is becoming increasingly offensive. Prices overall have gotten pretty nuts. Today I spent over $12 on a half sandwich/soup combo with which I was given very little soup, a pastry, and a bottle of water that they didn't actually ever give me. It was pretty much the nail in the coffin for my Paradiso lunch habit.\n\nParadiso, please take note! You were once my favorite place for lunch and had soup so good I was willing to wait forever to get it. Please get your act together so I can love you again! 0
+A small coffee is now $2.50 \n\n\n\nLol. 0
+Jack rules!\n\nThe pastries here are so delicious, and sometimes too beautiful to eat, but you WILL eat them. You are weak.\n\nJack is a fastidious baker and expects the best from his staff. Very intense guy, high standards, but with an amazing sense of humor. A nice little shop. Excellent bread too. 1
+I don't get to go to Mirabelle very often, as I don't live in the Champaign-Urbana area, but piggybacking on the affinity of a lifelong friend who is a local resident, I make a point of going there whenever I am in town. \n\nSo when Ebertfest brought me down to C-U this past Saturday, I was delighted to stop for some pre-show pastries. I got an alligator claw and a palmier, and while so many delectable choices made me worried that I had ordered the wrong things, both things I had were phenomenally fresh, sweet and tasty. \n\nThis is one of my favorite bakeries anywhere on Earth. 1
+Passing through town, and stopped here based on a quick yelp search. Missed it at first because the small storefront was obscured by a parked car, but very glad I found my way back.\n\nThe place is totally cute, and the staff was super nice; did not encounter any of the sass others mentioned.\n\nThey have a great selection of pastries and desserts while offering a collection of loaf breads. No place to sit as it was too chilly for outdoor patio chairs, so made a huge mess in my car.\n\nTried the cheese danish. Yum. Not particularly sweet, so the pastry and cheese really came through. It was dusted with confectioner's sugar, which i promptly blew all over my lap and seat.\n\nSelf-serve coffee with the same little blue-colored greek paper cups that street vendors in NY use. 1
+My favorite place in town. I started going there because I live close by. The food is excellent - slightly creative pub style. Excellent beer selection - rotating taps mean you'll always find something new. Waitstaff seem to have been turning over a lot lately, which can lead to inconsistent service. Usually good, though. 1
+This could be the most overrated place in CU.\n\nBeer selection good, everything else pretty bad.\n\nService was particularly bad when we went and the food was not great for the price. We ordered desert before our appetizers because we particularly wanted one of the options. By the time we finished our main course, the waiter informed us that they had just sold out of the dessert we had ordered long before. We were shocked by his honesty and incompetence. 0
+So, overall, the food here I've had has been really good. I will say though that if you go to Crane Alley, it's not as cheap as some of the other area restaurants (esp. not the alcohol). Another thing my friends and I noticed is that if you get appetizers, they normally give you way more dipping material (hummus, spinach and artichoke dip, etc.) than you can use up with the pita provided. You will get charged extra if you ask for more pita.\n\nThey always have a nice selection of beverages, particularly beers, but there's a cocktail list as well (again, just plan on it being pricey). If fresh and local is important to you, they also sometimes have menu items made from products of sellers you might see at Market at the Square in the summer. In the end, it's a great place to go when the weather is nice and you can sit outside in the evening with your friends in the actual alley part of Crane Alley. 1
+Great (!) Beer selection and friendly wait staff. The food is also generally very good. I especially recommend the spinach artichoke dip. Sooo yummy, but sadly a little skimpy on the pita that goes w/ it. Beers aren't cheap but I've never been anywhere w/ such a great selection. Pretty nice beer garden area on the side of the building as well. 1
+I live in Urbana, and I think that this is the best place to go locally for some drinks and food. Well, I used to think that, until I had a bad experience. One night in the summer, I went to celebrate getting a new job. The night was going well and the server was pleasant. The food that we ordered was severely overpriced. $12 burgers? Are we in Manhattan? Because I can get burgers in Manhattan for less than 12 bucks and they taste better. But, I'm digressing. The main reason for the one star is because after two drinks, I forgot to sign my copy of the receipt. I totally realize that this was my error--an unintentional one. However, the server took it upon himself to run my credit card without authorization and give himself a full tip, even though I didn't agree or sign anything. Shameful in my book. 0
+I want to start off by saying that I did not purchase my dress here. It was my first stop on my dress hunting adventure. Lauren was the consultant who I worked with. I just want to say, she was awesome! She kept pulling styles close to the ones I liked so I could try more on. The only thing I did not like was that she kept pulling styles over my budget, even though they were only $100 or $200 over, I had already told her that I could NOT go over my budget. There was simply no wiggle room. But she is a saleswoman so she was just doing her job. The shop was clean and organized and they had lots of accessories to try on with the dresses. In the end I found a dress that I really liked, but I found one that literally brought me to tears at another shop. I would definitely recommend them to any bride. 1
+"I've already posted this review for the location at Bell and 7th Ave, but thought I needed to post it again since we took our dog here, too.\n\nThis \""""pet hospital\"""" is a scam and a total waste of money. Their vets seem like they barely passed vet school. We took our wonderful dog, Duke, into them when he developed a lump on his side. After taking x-rays, blood tests, etc., the vet told us that the lump was \""""a medical mystery\"""". Prior to this, we had signed up for their pet wellness plan. In short, we took our dog to a reliable, trustworthy vet (Dr. Ryan at Blue Cross Vet Clinic) and it turned out he had bone cancer :-(. He ended up passing away this summer, yet my husband and I are still being forced to pay for our Banfield pet wellness plan each month, even though our dog is dead. Thanks, Banfield." 0
+Worried about my very sick dog, I entered the clean front office and was immediately helped by the receptionist and the assistant. They rushed her to the back room , the vet soon came out and gave me the information about what she suspected and assured me that they had relieved the pain, while we made the decisions on how to treat her. Very professional and caring staff. Just what we needed 1
+"***The actual ADFT course itself does not even account for half of my nightmarish experience. My review isn't the shortest, but it certainly is descriptive and accurate. I can only hope you read it in it's entirety. I was BLACKMAILED and verbally and emotionally ABUSED by NUTJOB Rick Barkett and ADFT. This poor excuse of a professional is abusive, and belittling to say the least and needs to be exposed.***\n--------------------------------------------------\u00ad---------------------------\nIN THE CLASSROOM...\nIn Feb 2013, I attended a concealed carriers permit course with instructor Rick Barkett. \nDuring the sit down portion of the course he ran an informative Power Point. Blazing through each slide at a rate of about 10 seconds; he chose his \""""favorites\"""" in the class as well as the ones he would treat like COMPLETE SKUM. There was an older gentleman in the course who had a lot of questions throughout the Power Point. Big deal, we're here to learn, right? \nEvery question this older man asked was answered in a condescending, \""""I don't have time for you\"""" kind of way. \nI was also on his crap list. Simply because I asked him a few times if he could go slower while shuffling through the Power Point slides.\n--------------------------------------------------\u00ad-----------\nOUT AT THE RANGE...\nBy the time it was my turn to practice at the target I was shaking with nervousness from witnessing the way the attendees before me were treated by Rick. Anyone that made a mistake was literally DOWNGRADED, YELLED AT and DAUNTED for it. Rick even went as far as lifting up one gentleman's ear muff and SCREAMING, literally screaming into his ear.\nI came equipped with my own gun and am very experienced with it. But each time I went to cock my 45, a bullet would get jammed in the barrel due to Rick's rampaging. \nI asked him twice if he could assist me with the jam but he just huffed at me and stormed away. The third time it happened, I just sat there because I was too PETRIFIED to do anything else.\n------------------------------------\nBACK IN THE CLASSROOM...\nIt was the end of the class and Rick was passing out certificates of completion. Upon finding mine, he simply walked up to my table, CALLED ME PATHETIC tossed it on my table in front of the whole class.\nThere were about 4 attendees that went up to me after the dismissal of the class and tried to console me and ended up exchanging contact information.\n--------------------------------------------------\u00ad---------------------------\nTHE NEXT MORNING...\nI called ADFT to complain. (That was my first mistake because Rick OWNS ADFT!!!) I told the gentleman over the phone I was unhappy with the treatment I received from Rick. The gentle man said \""""NO, Rick would never do that.\"""" I responded by saying I had two witnesses from the class to verify my claim. I then gave him their information. \nThe man on the phone proceeded to say that if I was \""""unhappy with the course instruction\"""" that he had no other choice than to revoke my certificate. I explained that it wasn't the education I was unhappy with but rather THE WAY THE INSTRUCTOR TREATED ME. But there was no reasoning with him.\nThen I received a call from Rick stating that he was issuing a refund and indeed revoking my certificate. \nNot even an hour later I received calls from my witnesses saying that they couldn't speak out against Rick because he threatened taking their certificates away if they did.\nBLACKMAIL. BLACKMAIL. BLACKMAIL.\n-----------------------------------------------\nThe next day I filed a complaint with the BBB in attempt to keep my certificate.\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n2 MONTHS LATER! ! !\nRick told BBB that he would reinstate my certificate if I DENIED ANYTHING AT ADFT EVER HAPPENED.\n(I filed with BBB for some closure. So of course I didn't deny anything.) I was then issued a refund by ADFT because I didn't comply with Rick's subhuman request. It was all a very a long and hurtful ordeal for me and was baffled at what had happened.\n\nRick Barkett SUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS." 0
+One of the dullest hotels I've stayed in. Food was subpar. Sheets smelled of mildew and A/C was not properly working. When I woke up, I swear I thought I was in a cheap motel and not a Sheraton. Wifi only in the lobby area. There is free wired internet in the rooms. 0
+I love this place. It's very spiritual and calming. I've been visiting and staycationing for seven years. The rooms are nice with Native American art and blankets. Very comfortable beds. The bathrooms are lovely with separate shower and tub. \nThe grand foyer is beautiful as is the huge patio with fire pits. The pools are nice but I must admit they aren't keeping up with my kid's ages. We started going when the boys were 3 & 5 - now they are 10 & 12 and looking for higher slides and a lazy river. \nWe do enjoy the short boat rides to the Western Town. They have a running path about 1.5 miles long out into the desert and near the golf course. We enjoy walking near the little river and sitting on the little grass island. We have golfed here it's a Troon golf course and beautiful. \nA visit here is typically a serene weekend for us watching the horses, bunnies and birds. 1
+I really enjoyed the look of the hotel very peaceful away from other hotels. You can tell they really spent time incorporating the Indian aspect and cultural to showcase the great scenery and nature. Lobby is gorgeous and has cozy sitting areas around everywhere. They have a computers set up with calming music throughout. The pool is great I believe there is 3 and 2 hot tubs. A great water slide and the scenery of nature around you. Very relaxing. The rooms are super clean with a balcony to sit and take it in. I can't say enough about the staff at the door they always asked if they could help or if we needed anything! Shuttle to casino is easy to catch and a nice convenience! We'll done! 1
+US Airways is by far the worst airline I have ever traveled on. I wouldn'tw fly with them again if they were going to save me a difference of $500! With two people...we ended up paying $100 round trip for baggage fees, received extremely rude service, and sat on the return flight for over an hour while they replaced a broken radio (yes, they boarded an entire flight before this was discovered). Please don't make the same mistake we did. Never choose US Airways. 0
+Oh I forgot how much I hate you! \n\nYou've yet again managed to ruin another family vacation! I promised myself the last time that I would never fly you again. But somehow I forgot. \n\nDelayed due to a malfunctioning generator?? Really and now you want me to go 5 hours cross country on you with my offspring! I will never ever fly you again.\n\nMissing the AZ diamondback game was the least of my worries. Thinking that I was flying on an old decrepit plane....yeah pretty much occupied my mind.\n\nYour staff is rude. You didn't even offer us a FREE snack after delaying us for 3 hours. \n\nYou made me want to write Jet Blue a love letter, asking for forgiveness because I cheated with a lesser quality airline. I will never fly you again and OH I won't forget!! 0
+"Nothing is new here about my bad experience. But hopefully I can shed some light into their evil world. And then the travelers can choose wisely.\n\nUS Worst has retained its title for me in 2011.\n\nTypical story. Mechanical failure. Flight was delayed in Palm Springs. I missed the connection in Phoenix. I was rescheduled for later flight. A delay of 4 hours.\n\nI always avoid US Worst but sometimes it's just impossible. It helps when US Worst is part of Star Alliance (Wrong... more later). I was a United Premier member. I thought I still can get my benefit on US Worst. That's a wrong assumption.\n\nI have experienced nightmares on more than 50% of US Worst flights. More so lately... 100% in past 2 years (2 flights). Luckily I've shifted all possible flights to other not so worst airlines.\n\nTo make a long tedious nightmare educational:\n1) US Worst does not recognize the full status of United Premier. Not like United and Continental.\n\n2) It's business as usual for US Worst. The costumer service rep expressed indifference. It reminds me of rental clerks in Las Vegas and FlorIda (\""""you don't like it? Too bad! Move aside, there's a long line waiting for our premiere service\"""") There is no apology. The mechanic failure and that delayed flight did not qualify for any compensation.\n\nSo travelers, kowtow to the Almighty US Worst whom provides world class service to everyone. I wonder what service you will get in economy class." 0
+great flight to OC...quick and quiet, the way it should be :) 1
+Worst flying experience of my life. I was flying San Jose to Phoenix, Phoenix to Charlotte. First flight was a half hour late, giving me ten minutes to make my connecting fight, and the flight attendants could not tell us the status of that flight. They were nice enough to let those with connecting flights off the plane before everyone else. I ended up running across the entire Phoenix airport to make it to my connecting flight, to find out that it had been delayed and hour and a half. Then the flight was delayed an additional four hours, and they made 30 people voluntarily exit the plane before it could take off. 0
+This is the WORST AIRLINE I've flown on in a long time. They're disorganized, rude, and there is very limited seating at their departure gates. Literally for a full flight there were 15 seats at the gate. I asked their service person why this was and she said 'because you'll get to sit when you're on the plane.' I will avoid this airline at all costs in the future. 0
+US Airways caused me to miss an important flight out of Sky Harbor Airport. Realizing their mistake, they offered me a refund on my rental car and hotel room that was purchased in my connecting city that I would not be able to make that night. They gave me a number to call to receive my refund. When I called the number, I was told that I would not receive any refund. Why were they dishonest with me in the first place? 0
+On standby with nothing better to do but vent my frustrations about an airline that is completely incompetent! \n\nTo start, my ticket did not have my TSA precheck on it (despite having called and spoken to the us airways rep on the phone the day prior). My husband had his number, but not mine. So much for my efforts to call and make sure that was taking care of....doesnt help if only ONE of us has pre check. \n\nA journey from oakland to san antonio took nine hours because both of our flights were delayed. I was accepting because the afternoon flights are not always timely. I forgave and forgot. \n\nHOWEVER....for our 8:45 flight, we woke up early to be on time. It was still dark as we left our san antonio hotel (which, was awesome. Highly recommend the Mokara Hotel in San Antonio). Again, my TSA precheck is not on my ticket but after 15 minutes of confusion, the us airways rep FINALLY enabled that. Fast lane at security so i can go hurry and wait ar the gate. \n\nThen, waiting. And more waiting. For an 8:45 am flight, our odds were more promising. Not so. For some reason, the plane was not ready until 15 minutes after our flight was supposed to leave. Once boarded, another 45 minutes goes by with an announcement from the pilot that the bags were now on the flight. Really? An hour after the flight was to leave, the first flight of the day, and the bags just got on?! So that was why we were an hour late?\n\nSo i registered my concern to the stewardess that if our flight was an hour late, we would miss our connecting. Not much she could do she said. Finally, we landed and ran to our gate (mind you, we are with our six year old) and get there on the nose. The gate agent said they closed the doors and we could not get on. Perfect. \n\nSo now my family is waiting another 3.5 hours to catch an alternate plane on standby. We should have been home now. \n\nI have posted to my facebook that i am forever boycotting this airline. And guess what? my friends are commenting how they have had similar experiences and will never fly us airways! \n\nI can only hope that we get in this flight, it is not delayed and are bags reach our destination. I may be back to edit this review...\n\nSo i am back to report that after arriving home (finally), we discovered that both of our pieces of luggage were wet inside and out. All clothes had to be washed or dry cleaned. Unbelievable. 0
+Deplorable customer service. I lost my bag flying on their tiny aircraft from El Paso to Monterey. The agent tells me to taxi my bag but not to take the stub from the tag or to pick it up at my next destination in Phoenix. By the time I realized my bag was missing, I was in Monterey. I've made every effort to find my bag, but they've made no attempt to look for it. When I called the Phoenix office the lady was extremely rude and practically hung up on me after telling me it was not her problem and to check with my final destination. Not to mention the flights were small, cramped and extremely uncomfortable. I'll never fly with them again. I'll drive if I have to. At least that way I can account for my things better. if there was a rating lower than 1 star I would give it. 0
+"Worst airline known to man and corporate doesn't care IN the least when a customer needs assistance or God forbid do your job!!!! \n\nI have over half a dozen friends who have worked for Southwest for over 15 years each. SWA would never tolerate the rude, no imitative, lazy, worthless, self serving, pieces of garbage US Airways hires. Never been so literally disgusted time and time again with the service. Regretfully it's one of the most \""""streamlined\"""" method of travel I need to utilize for business on a regular basis. Greyhound sounds more appealing on all seriousness." 0
+Pretty rough shape and ugly to boot. Most muni courses better than this one. Lots of dirt - ugly. Fairways clumpy, Course is boring. One water hole. Zero doglegs. Minimal bunkers. Can't think of a reason to play this again or recommend it to anyone. 0
+Don't know why I haven't reviewed this place till now... I've had good pancake breakfasts here before, and since it's been a couple of months (or more) since my last visit, I decided I'd stop by this past Monday since Mondays are double-stamp days at the Central Ave. location.\n\nRestaurant was clean and bright. Restroom counter needed to be wiped down. Employees were warm and friendly.\n\nMy one whole-wheat pancake with glazed pecans took 15 minutes to arrive, which I thought was a little too long, but it did look like there were many diners at that time. I've had better-looking pancakes at this location before (as in wider portions), so this morning's platter was disappointing (please read my review of Dobson location and refer to photo for size comparison). My server did offer to have another pancake made if I needed it, which I thought was a nice gesture. Had I the time to wait for the second piece, I may have accepted... \n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-good-egg-phoenix-2?select=ajinBMQBGbNI3yXN71_tlA#ajinBMQBGbNI3yXN71_tlA\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-good-egg-phoenix-2?select=1lYVcSu7Xj8d_UIHvCb0qw#1lYVcSu7Xj8d_UIHvCb0qw\n\nI will be back soon to see if the inconsistency was just a fluke. 0
+Dear Hyatt--\n\nIt's time . Phoenix is becoming , or at least trying to become a big city and you need to seriously consider some upgrades. You are looking dated and tired. I suggest getting inspired and moving into the now. \n\nHere are a few suggestions :\n\nGo up to the eighth floor look out onto the atrium look at the tile and carpet It's hodge podge , stained and worn out. Ick! \n\nRemodel to a contemporary look that embraces the southwest feel. \n\nDo something bout the curtains in the suites they look faded and have strings hanging from the hardware.\n\nScrape off the popcorn ceilings and clean the other ceilings , I can see dust hanging in places. \n\nShow off your elevators with flair and panache. \n\nLove and Kisses ,\nme 0
+This place is a hole in the wall, and in this case that's not a positive. The food was nothing I'd go out of my way to have again if I'm ever in town again. To top it all off, the sole server the night of my was very rude. She complained a lot about having to deal with a large group (despite the fact that it also probably meant a large tip), as well as a number of other things. I'm sorry we ruined her night by bringing in a bunch of business on what was an otherwise slow night. Food was nothing special. 0
+The atmosphere is faux irish pub. The beers are slightly overpriced. All this could be forgiven if not for the terrible service. The waitresses were rude. Apparently serving customers was not part of their job description. Requests for service were repeatedly ignored and this cannot be blamed on a full crowd because the bar was half full at best. Choose another spot for a truly friendly irish pub where the beers are cheap and everyone has to sing a song :) 0
+Kind of a forgettable experience as far as Irish pubs go. I don't remember much about it. Bland at best... 0
+Seamus was just one stop on my birthday pub crawl. They play live Irish music, which I really enjoyed! Very festive. Our server was pretty nice and attentive. I think the drinks were good, but to be quite honest, I don't really remember that much! But we did spend a pretty long time there, so that says something! 1
+"Well had a \""""Sing High\"""" craving; so got the Chicken Chow Mein (Cantonese Style); but discovered 2 new favorites - the Spare Ribs with Black Beans; and the Chinese Green Soup; now wish the soup; was like Seaweed Soup or what we call - Funeral Soup; because we used to head to the Chinese restaurants after the funerals; but this soup is close without the nori or the water chestnuts...Love this place will always love it..." 1
+So the sign on the door says it opens at 5 a.m. At 5;05, the door is locked and the one visible employee looks at me, waiting outside, and scurries in back. Bear in mind that I'm dressed for my white-collar job, so I don't look like I'm going to rob the place or like I've been up all night to get lucky.\n\nI call and ask whether the sign is wrong. Gal doesn't know: they'll open in 10 or 15 minutes, maybe. No guarantees. She refuses to give a reason why they can't open on time or why the sign would be wrong.\n\nSo the serious plan was to leave a customer standing outside the restaurant for half an hour past the posted opening. Because when you want fast food, an extra 30 minutes is nothing. 0
+I have only ever been here for lunch...I went today with my wife and family and had a wonderful lunch. We ordered the nachos, which were just crostini and melted jalapeno cheese, served with avocado and salsa. It was simple and delicious and actually a surprise in how good it was. I ordered the BLT with gumbo and was very pleased...It was very tasty and just the right size. My wife had the portobello sandwich and it was also great...\n What made me want to review it was the bread! It's made next door at Willo bakery and is a testament to local goodness. Fresh, soft and crisp where necessary, the bread was simply fantastic! It says a lot about the direction of food in Phoenix when owners of different establishments can create a relationship that benefits the palette of the public...My Florist Cafe is a great Phoenician lunch spot that is simple, sublime and fairly priced. I recommend anyone to go as soon as possible! 1
+The atmosphere is spot-on, but where was the service? (12/7/08)\n\nThe place has a great feeling from the moment you walk up and see a grand piano on the front stage, a full bar, and flower centerpieces on the tables. Very pleasant.\n\nI loved to little Sunday Brunch Menus, simple and sweet. Great Mimosas, and want to go back to try out their Sangeria.\n\nThe service was a little slow all around. Felt like was being avoided, plus the servicer did not speak mucho englas, so there was no way to get some of my questions answered. \n\nAlthough the food sounded appealing, was disappointed when the it came out cold and soggy. Hoping this was just an off day, but want to still see how it works next time. 0
+"The place is beautifully sunlit and airy, filled with fine modern clean lines and just enough easy color and art to add visual interest, not too crowded, and not uncomfortably trendy. They were well suited for my large group of friends and I, so we were excited when we decided to have dinner there. \n\nThe menu selection was decent--standard cafe fair, with sandwiches, wraps, and salads. They had a nice wine selection, although I thought their per-glass charge seemed a little pricey. Service was fine and quick enough, so I have nothing bad to say there. The highlight: The Tuna Almondine I ordered was delicious! It was not overdressed or strangely sweet like a lot of tuna fish sandwiches out there, and the almonds added a nice toasted nutty flavor without it or their hard, slightly crunchy texture getting in the tuna's way. But it's hard to mess up tuna, and I was easily able to recreate the dish at home for a lot less than 11 bucks. Okay, I can understand--it's caf\u00e9 food. There's ambiance to pay for, and it is nice there. And someone back in the kitchen works hard to make that sandwich. Fine. But the deal breaker was the leaf salad that came with my sandwich. \n\nJust about all of us had the same salad with our wraps and sandwiches. My salad was limp, fainted dead away. And it smelled like freshly mown grass, which is totally fine if we're discussing freshly mown grass, and not something I'm expected to shove into my maw. To be fair, my dining companions could only kind of smell what I could in their own salads, so it wasn't as big as an affront to them. Maybe I just got the bottom of the bag, since it did seem to just be a bagged mix. Plus, my taste buds and especially my sense of smell are sensitive--not saying they're great or even good, but they seem pick things up that a lot of folks don't. Everyone thought their food ranged from \""""good\"""" to \""""pretty good.\"""" Overall, it's a decent option if you're in the area and want a nice caf\u00e9 experience. (Read: Don't want to hit the nearest sandwich shack or deli, like my preference, Miracle Mile Deli up on Central and Thomas, or want a sit-down as opposed to a grab-and-go, like Willo Baking Co. right next door--holy yum, with beautiful desserts, and last I checked, they supplied My Florist's bread, anyway). So try My Florist for yourself, but for the price, do not hesitate to bring a discerning palate or be embarrassed to send a dish back if it's not up to par." 0
+This place just doesn't feel very comfortable. I get a very odd feeling when I am in the restaurant. It is like eating in a fishbowl. Everyone seems to have an air of snottiness. Food is kind of pricey. 0
+Returned to My Florist for breakfast w/friends. One friend and I always struggle w/the sweet vs. savory breakfast choice, so we frequently end up ordering one of each and splitting our orders. We opted for this at My Florist. We ordered the brioche French toast and the build-your-own omelette. We got the omelette with gruyere cheese, spinach and bacon. The portions were huge. We each got a slice of toast w/real butter, half an order of gruyere scalloped potatoes, half a serving of fresh fruit, half of an enormous omelette, and 2 slices of French toast. Our server had no problem bringing an extra plate for our meal, which makes splitting orders less messy. Our coffee, water and ice tea were topped off continuously. I can't say enough about the omelette. It had big chunks of bacon, tons of spinach, and gooey melted cheese. Fabulous! Real butter and real maple syrup also get a big thumbs-up from me. If only they had fresh-squeezed orange juice. 1
+"I was told this place was good and decided to give it a shot. The blonde woman who took my order at the take out register was very icy and treated me as if they were paying me to eat there.\n\nAfter telling her \""""no onions\"""" on my gyro and her repeating \""""ok, no onions\"""" I get my food 10 minutes later and yep, onions all over it. I reminded her that said no onions on the gyro and she proceeds to look me I'm the face and say \""""I didn't hear you say no onions\"""".\n\nShe then asks the cooks to make another gyro because, and I quote, \""""he now says he doesn't want onions on it\"""".\n\nOnce I received my food the gyro was soggy, as if the pita was wet. The veggies were average.\n\nI believe in supporting local businesses but I'm never going back. The service was bad and the food was average. I can deal with average food if the experience was pleasant and the environment was welcoming, but that wasn't the case today.\n\nSave yourself the hassle and skip this place. You'll be treated with contempt and receive subpar food.....late." 0
+Ralph Rucci. Phillip Curtis. Rickie Gonzales. Yes. Rickie and I had a late afternoon stroll through PAM. Admittedly my patience limit for museums is much like movies, dinner and employee meetings. NO LONGER THAN TWO HOURS!!! And our visit today was just that. \nRalph Rucci: Relatively new designer launched into super fame by way of Paris Fashion Week and two noteworthy fashion critics. Brilliant. On every level. A fantastic exhibit. \nPhillip Curtis: Widely influenced by Mr. Gogh (you may know him by Vincent Van...), Curtis' work is laid out, revealing his struggle with colors while painting his amazing segue into more complex strokes. \nRickie Gonzales: My talented, driven and adorable bf....wide eyed and reeling from the art erupting around him on walls, floors and out of doors. What a lovely afternoon spent with an artist, absorbing art in a museum I had minimal expectations from.\nI would like to dress up the security team a bit from wrinkly, stale, beige polo shirts to black suits perhaps. The gift shop staff, while friendly, could certainly speed up the service a bit. \nBut my love for the Getty, the Walker, the Guggenheim and Met in NYC is open to a friendship with our PAM. 1
+Loved the location for First Fridays! I loved the older crowd and more of a family atmosphere. The exhibits were absolutely wonderful. Coming from NYC and Chicago, I was not expecting too much having been spoiled with the likes of the Met, Moma, Art institute of Chicago, and museum of contemporary art in Chicago, but I was wrong! There was a special under water theme area with adorable DIY crafts and nibbbles (similar to first friday in Chicago). The fashion section was also great as was the modern exhibits with heavy hitters like my favorite Rothko. I grew a lot of appreciation for some new artists. The museum is a great size in that it is actually accomplishable in a night and similar in size to the Guggeheim. Some areas leave something to be desired but I have no regrets leaving. It was a fabulous time. 1
+"I am an art lover but don't dig the overkill by the people who are \""""guarding\"""" the art from the common folk. After having a run-in with an over-zealous guard and then discussing it with Heather the manager, I will most likely not return. They are many friendlier art installations in the valley...I will give them my hard-earned support instead." 0
+O M G !\n\nTonight there was an actual clip about how the moon was big looking. And, to show how the moon was big looking the newscaster stood outside the local studio. Great right? No. He basically showed the Sandra Day O'Connor building with the moon BEHIND IT. Yes, that's right, not in front of it, not next to it, but behind it.\n\nThen he talked about how if you hold a dime up to the moon it still is the same size regardless of how close it is to the horizon. Great information, right? No. Have I mentioned that you couldn't see the moon in his newscast?\n\nI seriously thought that Phoenix news couldn't get any worse with the clips about rain puddles when rain occurred earlier or the 8 minutes of reviews about how the 27 degree day affected Phoenicians. But, this was the worst news ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! \n\nAnd, yes, I really did mean to add that many exclamation points. 0
+I've never been much of a gym rat, so take this review with a dose of salt (which, along with sugar, is the only thing that motivates me to work out in the first place). I love food and drink, so exercising has really become my golden ticket to my personal Wonka factory, where I can consume as I please but still stay relatively trim. \n\nAnd when I first started really working out a few years ago, I quickly realized that the only way for me to be successful was to accept one of my other personal flaws (outside of gluttony): impatience. I can barely go a few minutes at a desk without wanting to do something or talk to someone, so expecting myself to diligently pound a treadmill for an hour at a time is a sure guarantee of failure. That's why I started to do kickboxing at Lee's Martial Arts in Laveen (see my review). The diversity of exercises, the pumping music and motivation of an instructor made it easy to stay engaged for the full hour required to really burn calories and get in shape. \n\nGiven that, when we moved to Central Phoenix a few months ago, I wanted to find a new workout home where classes were a priority--and I didn't have to pay a fortune to get that in addition to basic gym privileges. With that as my criteria, the Y has been more than satisfactory. The cost (only $70 per month for two adults) is really reasonable, the instructors are motivating and seem genuinely happy to be teaching, the free weight room has tons of good equipment for any extra toning I want to do, the locker rooms are clean and the staff is all friendly and helpful. Plus, I can continue to do kickboxing with Marco (great instructor) every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30. I also really like that the facility is housed in an old building. In a city of strip malls and new construction, God knows we could use a little character. \n\nOf course, the Y has downsides (bad parking as others have mentioned, awkward layout, less-than-high-end showering facilities and sub-par food choices), but it's well worth the money, and my waistline, wallet and attention span are all the better since joining. 1
+"The staff is extremely Rude. The blonde older lady was Nasty to us and our kids. We finally had to snap back when she was mean to our kids. We drove 2 hrs with our family it cost us over $50.00 to get in. Caught the last show, it wasn't a puppet show. Just old props and singing. My kids were disappointed. They are under 5 and also expected a puppet show. I will Never recommend this place. Is this what Pheonix has to offer? Horrible money grabbers!! don't talk to ppls kids diguisting \""""Ever\"""" lady. Or the Parents. Save your money ppl and catch a movie." 0
+Do not be fooled by the fact that they have the same location and phone number as the previous florist at this location. (Green Wood Pecker was awesome. I live out of town now and they were my go to for local delivery) \n\nCalled Floral Fantasy directly, twice to ensure next day delivery to a funeral. \n\nI was made to feel that I was inconveniencing them and was told to order via the website instead. I did this WHILE ON THE PHONE with them as I wanted to be sure delivery would take place when memorial would start at 8:00 am next day. I even put the times, address and phone of the service and church in the special instructions field while ordering on line. \n\nI was mortified to hear that no flowers were delivered. \n\nDo not go here: \n\nhttp://www.floralfantasy.info/ \n\nWaiting to see if the promised refund will materialize. 0
+Yeah, this Hertz location has it down. Being located with the other rental car agencies makes it so easy to drop off the car and get back to the airport. \n\nThe rental yard is covered, clean and secure. I like this place. 1
+There were many more positions than personnel to fill them. We encountered an inexperienced clerk who tried to upsell us on everything imaginable. If we hadn't been hip to the cons we'd have been totally ripped off by all the extra (unneeded) charges. And yet, we got ripped off anyway by an outrageous fee imposed by Phoenix to pay for their new rental car palace. Beware! Rent off-site if you can. 0
+Hertz in Sky Harbor always seems to upgrade me at no charge. This week was a Camaro with 2 miles on it!!! I needed a car for 3-4 people, but could turn down the muscle car. Service here is always good, and returns seem to be fast, except on Fridays and during baseball spring training. \n\nThe offsite airport location is way, way offsite and it would be really nice if SkyHarbor put a highspeed rail link to this rental car location. (Improve upon the SFO design). 1
+The Phoenix airport experience is horrendous. This is my second time this year and likely my last. Understaffed, one person checking in cars at 6:30am, aloof indifferent staff. Awful. I get stressed each time I rent there. I won't put up with it anymore. 0
+"Worst car rental and customer service experience of my LIFE. \n\nWhen I rent a car a few weeks in advance of my trip, it better be there. My experience began with a 30 min wait in line (at 10pm on a Wednesday). There were only 2 or 3 reps yet a long line of customers. Meanwhile other rental car lines were moving along relatively speedily. But this wasn't what irritated me. \n\nNo, the reason I'm leaving a review is partially to pass the HOUR+ I've been waiting to receive the car that should have been ready for me at my designated pick-up time. I would understand if I was a walk-up customer and there weren't cars available. But how are there not cars available when my reservation was in the system (along with the dozens of irritated customers). This is absurd. \n\nThe worst part is how flippant the rep was about it - no attempts to remedy the situation, no apologies even. We were also given a 45 min wait time but were told it would likely be much \""""sooner.\"""" Well it's been 1:15 and still no car.\n\nTo add insult to injury, we noticed that other people who had come after us had gotten their cars and then were given the advice by a fellow sufferer to talk to a rep because they weren't coming out to the waiting area and calling our name as they had promised. She had gotten bypassed and had we not talked to the rep, we would have too. \n\nI will NEVER give business to Hertz again and will be sure to spread the word, starting with this review. If I could, I would rate Hertz negative 4 stars instead of 1." 0
+"Hertz is horrible at this location. As a frequent traveler car return was a joke. 20 people waiting no one checking in cars. After waiting 15 minutes I got disgusted and left. They charge more and there is no excuse for wasting 20 minutes of my time when on a flight schedule. So much for hertz \""""trying harder\""""" 0
+OMG. Cafe Bella used to be at this location and everytime we went in, they were painting or building. The Calabria folks have got it DONE and ready to go. Went for lunch and had the Eggplant Parmagiana sub. It was fantastic. The eggplant was sliced on the vertical, rather than the usual horizontal. Very thinly sliced, lightly breaded and just so freakin' delicious!\n\nHuge portion of the eggplant and incredible marinara sauce on the sub roll, so much that I didn't even touch the roll! It sure looked yummy and was getting rave reviews from my compadres at lunch.\n\nNot ordered, but delivered, a mini cannoli for each of us. Just the perfect end to a scrumptious meal. Atmosphere was nice, very casual...order at counter and they brought out our food. \n\nMamma Mia. That was a great Italian lunch! 1
+Thank God this place went out of business! I went in there one day and chatted up the owner a bit before ordering. It was about 3 in the afternoon and no other customers were around. I asked if I could get a half sandwich and the owner rudely asked what I expected him to do with the other half! Is he THAT stupid or just a smartass! 0
+I will never come here again and I recommend that you don't either. Poor customer service noone is even here and we have been waiting for 30 minutes. Then someone comes in after us and they are seen before us? The lady at the front desk /the dentist clearly has an attitude problem and doesn't know what they are doing. I have had better service at the DMV in south phoenix! 0
+"Never again. I have to go to Avis because they're one of my company's \""""preferred\"""" vendors, but I'll have to make an exception next time. Service was mediocre. However, when I got to the car to my surprise it was a tiny little Chevy Aveo, which I imagine is an automobile only used for rentals, since no one in their right mind would purchase a vehicle like that. If that wasn't bad enough the car wasn't cleaned; filthy inside and out, the clock in the car was about 7 hours off, there was no power steering, and the navigation system kept on falling apart almost causing me to get in an accident every time I took a turn. I'd recommend any other car rental co over Avis." 0
+"On Saturday 24MAR12 @ 1:30AM I checked in online for my flight that morning, and went to bed. I was sick and out of it, and was glad I could sleep in since my flight (which I thought was at noon but I saw was 1:10 on the itinerary) so I slept in. That morning I got to the Southwest checkin counter and was shocked to see my connection was at 1:10 -- my flight was at 12:10, literally in Iike 20 minutes. I crawled up and surrendered hopelessly, expecting due reprimand, scolding and punishment. But the agent at the desk said with an encouraging smile \""""I think if you run you can make it!\"""". So off I ran. Just as I got to the gate they were boarding. Another airline would have just said no. The biggest shock of all was seeing my bag on the carousel safe and sound. I love Southwest and their awesome team!" 1
+Wow, how we love Southwest Airlines.\n We had the pleasure of flying on them 2x's this week.\nFree to check up to 2 bags each. A very easy check in 24 hours in advance on line. Easy to check your bags when you get there. Free bag tags.\n The seating situation has really changed. It is very organized and easy now to get on. We were so lucky to get on a very new aircraft, a Boeing 737-800.... I think the seating was 174! Great plane, clean and fresh and so smooth. \n Southwest is given a lot of liberties to make your flight fun! \nThey make a lot of really fun announcements. 4 Flight Attendants on this one and all very nice and fun.\nI was surprised on a 45 min. flight they handed out 2 snacks and drinks plus a refill if you would like one.\nOur return flight was just as nice. Even though our flight was 40 min delayed. They did their best to keep everyone informed and were very pleasant. \nWe even got points for our miles flying on Southwest and all for a good price.\n Thank You Southwest Airlines for a really nice flight 1
+I seem to be flying here and there and Southwest is my 1st choice of airlines. Free bags, free cold drinks or coffee, small bag of peanuts and some kinds of cracker or pretzels. This is so unheard of any more. Good for Southwest.\n\nOk so I have to remember to check in 24 hours prior for an A or B because C means middle. I have been lucky so far and usually get B. The crew can be pretty funny at times. The only problem is the last flight of the day at least from Phoenix. It is usually late. \n\nTake me back to Phoenix soon. I want to see my new granddaughter 1
+I'm a vegetarian, but even I still can't decide when I come to Lo-Lo's. The food is just a big juicy heart attack waiting to happen, but by God, if you're gonna go, go out in style. Love! 1
+"Soul food in the desert!!! I've only been to the Scottsdale location, so it's a bit too \""""clean\"""" for my taste, but the food is a real treat. Good break from the usual Mexican, chinese, pizza, etc.\n\nFried chicken with Gravy and Onions is my favorite. Chicken loses some of its crispiness smothered in gravy, but that's a worthwhile trade off. Sides are either really good or mediocre. Avoid mac and cheese. Very disappointing. Red beans and rice are excellent. Collared greens are the best by far. Spicy and hearty. I'm not a big fan of grits, but they were creamy. Service was a bit slow. If you're planning on going during spring training, be weary of going after a Giants game as Lolo's is right down the street from the stadium and once the game's over, it gets really crowded and the service slows down more than usual.\n\nKool-Aid served in jugs? Does it get any better than that? I think not!\n\nRed velvet cake is really moist and worth the trip by itself (slight exaggeration).\n\nPrice is a bit high, but portions are good and I didn't feel ripped off by any means.\n\nFun place and comfortable for the kids." 1
+I had higher hopes for this place, the chicken wasn't well seasoned there was no kick to it. Corn bread was too sweet, the only thing I did enjoy from this joint was the rice with gravy. Overrated! I give it a 2.5. 0
+"So I shouldn't eat refined carbohydrates...but if I'm goin to Lo-Lo's I'm gonna tear it up! I took my niece Ivy on Monday...actually she paid so who took who, right? Anyway...we arrived right at 9am when they opened and sat right down. The waiters were cool and cute...made sure the table was freshly wiped down and brought the high chair for baby John Ford with a smile. I ordered the #2 Baby Ray...3 smothered chicken thighs with gravy and onions, 2 waffles, and a side of grits, and even though I suffer from \""""Sugar Diabetis\"""" as my family still calls it...yeah, I admit my white trash culture...I ordered a jar of Red Kool-Aid Drank. Man...it's worth the risk of diabetic coma...the sweetest Kool-Aid Drank ever...tastes like summer! The food was amazing as always...the waffles have a hint of cinnamon ...smothered in butter didn't even need the warm syrup! The chicken was delicious, and the grits were creamy and soooo comforting! My niece said Lo-Lo's was the best chicken and waffles she ever had...and she's had 'em in Oakland!!! \nWe were both very disappointed there was no red velvet cake...but had sock-it-to-me instead that was like pound cake on crack! Like a cinnamon roll banged a pound cake! \nI spent the rest of the day napping and farting...heaven!" 1
+We order out from there once in awhile at work, and since the remodel, they act like the customer does not matter. First they got the order wrong, and then charged double for a couple of the items. When we called them to notify of the charges, they stated that this was the correct price and the ones on the internet menu are wrong. For a matter of $5 that they refused to refund and dismissed the issues with our order, they have lost at least 10 customers from our place of work as I will order from another place instead. Very very disappointed as I loved this place when I first ate there. At my old job, I ate there once a week. No mas! 0
+I don't like fried chicken. Definitely not enough to order it at a restaurant. Ever. It isn't that I haven't had a lot of it, but there's nothing that I've really enjoyed about most of what I've had.\n\nThat said, Lo-Lo's is, hands down, the best fried chicken I've ever eaten: COMPLETELY crispy skin, flavorful coating and succulent meat. You gotta try it.\n\nAt Lo-Lo's, I like mine with waffles, syrup and hot sauce... with a side of buttered grits or mac and cheese... And don't forget a big ol' sweet tea in a giant Mason jar.\n\nThe service was spectacular, too -- what more could you ask for? \n\nJust GO! Now. 1
+"Boo on the Food! This place is way over hyped. They tried to charge $7 for a little waffle and 2 cold, greasy chicken thighs. Not impressed at all. The only reason it gets 2 stars is because the waiter was nice and the place looked cool. \n\nFirst impressions are everything, so they say, and in this instance I would agree. Since moving here over a year ago I have heard people go on and on about Lolo's chicken and waffles, especially when they find out I moved from the south. \""""Oh it is the best soul food\"""", \""""They have the best fried chicken I have had anywhere..\"""" are some of the things people have said. We live in Mesa and there is not a location near us but this morning we were running errands in Phoenix and drove about 15 minutes out of our way so I could finally try this place that so many people have raved about. The place was decorated nice, it was not too long after they opened and it was not busy, we were seated right away. Took about 10 minutes before we saw a server, our drinks were brought out fairly quick and our order taken. Our food came out pretty quick but what difference does quick service make when the food is cold? The skin on the chicken was not even crisp on the edges, they had obviously been sitting around for a while. I tried a bite anyway, good fried chicken is good hot or cold and this was not good. It had the overwhelming taste of flour and I think the cook forgot to put seasoning on it at all. When the waiter came over to check on us I told him the chicken was cold and I didn't want it, at first he took the plate back and didn't say anything at all, when he brought the check he apologized. I have heard people say how good it is and maybe my experience is isolated but if it really was an uncommon experience then why didn't the waiter seemed surprised when I returned it? Why didn't he offer to get me a fresh plate? Why didn't a manager come over to see what they problem was or to apologize? Maybe they are used to serving sub-standard food, that is the only thing I can think of. This place reminds me of a lot of places that were really good until they got popular, quality of food and service goes down, prices go up and the only reason they stay in business is because they are \""""cool\"""" or trendy. \n\nBottom line - Don't think I will try this place again, there are so many really good restaurants to try in the Phoenix area and when you are going to spend an average of $10+ per person to sit down & eat somewhere, the food should at least be fresh. \n\nOh yeah, one more thing, a glass jar of kool-aid should never cost $3, unless you get to take the jar with you." 0
+I was forced to go here, it was my first day of work and they all had this lunch thing prepared, so I had no choice but to go. I honestly do not find anything interesting about this place. First of all the location and place is horrible (sorry, but I don't want to get shot during my lunch hour) the food is nothing that you cannot find somewhere else... even KFC has greasy fried chicken. I respect everyone's opinions and tastes, but this is not for me. Unless you want to weight 300 lbs, this is not a place for people that like to watch what they eat/weight/healthy. Too much fat, grease, and sugar.... one star... 0
+"I was very excited to finally get to try this Lo Lo's chicken and waffles only to be let down by the lack of seasoning in the chicken, the almost \""""eggo\"""" low quality of the waffles and the unbelievable amount of sugar in the red koolaid type drink. As I ate it I could almost feel myself getting fatter. When I got back to work I felt the after effects as my body began to crash like I was going into a coma. The three women I ate there with loved it though but they all were very used to this type of food having gone there weekly for some time. The three women I was with were also obese and not health conscious at all. The quantities were big but the taste and quality were not and I doubt I'll be back any time soon." 0
+I love Lo-Lo's and it hurts me to say this, but... The food at the downtown location is sub par to that of the Scottsdale location. I will say that both of my visits to the downtown location were earlier (around 10) in the day so maybe the oil and waffle irons are too fresh . Yesterday though my waffle was barely golden and was mushy. I could have cried. However, the food was still fine and nothing to complain about in regular terms, but the Scottsdale location has set my fried chicken and waffle standards very high. I do love the decor with the mason jar and basket lighting. I will continue to eat at Lo-Lo's but I will have a much further drive because I will only go to the eastside location. 1
+"I love to come here! I come here at least twice a month. The food is great along with the staff. My usual is the \""""Baby Ray.\"""" 3 pieces of juicy fried chicken smothered in gravy and onions with 2 waffles. Everything tastes homemade and on point! This is one of my favorite spots for lunch!" 1
+I have to admit that I have a love-hate relationship with Lo-Lo's. The chicken is incredible, the waffles are okay, but the service always drives me nuts! I'm okay with the sticky menus, the soggy mac and cheese can be overlooked as well, but don't disrespect me or make us wait 30 minutes for a plate of chicken. \n\nIf you're not in a hurry, you will probably love this place, but be prepared for some southern style mosy-like service. \n\nHere are some tips worth the read: the chicken is great, but if you really want to taste some soul food, you've got to get the dark meat and collard greens with waffles. When you order your drink, you've got to try the Kool-aid. Yes, I'm serious!\n\nLo-Lo's you've got me all worked up again. If you could just have some friendly, fast service, I'd be regular and you'd be a bit richer. 0
+Delicious!! Had chicken, waffles, mac n cheese, greens, and cornbread. I'm stuffed. Excellent friendly service!! 1
+"It was our first time here and everything was going smooth. We came in about 5:30pm and it was getting busy. We waited to be seated and I thought it was pretty cool they had a couch you can chill on while you wait. \n\nWhen we were seated, our server greeted us in a timely manner. We asked for some help since it was our first time and he did a fine job letting us know what was popular and pointed us to certain things I asked about. I asked him to go ahead and get our drinks while we decide what we wanted to get.\n\nHe came back and asked if we were ready and we said that we were. We placed our order (Number 3, which is 3 pc chicken with two waffles, and a chicken strip basket with fries and a side of corn bread) and then he asked \""""So what did you guys want to drink, again?\"""" Wait a minute. I thought we had already given him our drink order and instead of coming with them, he came and asked what we wanted. That was a tad annoying. \n\nOur order was brought out by a lady who didn't really acknowledge us. Basically \""""who had this or that\"""" and placed them in the center of the table anyway. She just left without saying a word or asking if we would like anything else. Right away, we noticed we had gotten everything except for our corn bread. We waited for our waiter to make his rounds but he didn't come back. It took awhile but he came to seat someone else so the couple seated at the table next to us got his attention and said that they were missing a few items from their order. So we weren't the only ones. \n\nAfter a few trips back and forth to them because he kept forgetting things they were asking for, I got his attention and said that we were missing corn bread. He said he would bring them out. I saw him a few times after that helping other customers and that's fine but he came back to our table and asked how we were doing...without our corn bread. I had to remind him again that we needed corn bread. We were almost done with our meal by this time.\n\nAfter he finally brought it to us, he started coming around a little more. At that point, I wasn't sure whether or not if it had slowed down or not. I figured it did since he was coming around some more. It was kind of too late, anyway.\n\nWhen it came time to bring us our bill, he had to ask us what we had ordered today. I was surprised... He said they had misplaced our order. How does that even happen? I've never heard of such a thing...EVER. I should have just told him that service was lousy and since they had lost our order stub, I didn't have to pay for the food. But since I did eat it (cause I was hungry mind you) and possibly a little too understanding, I gave him my entire order again.\n\nSo we paid and started leaving and I saw that it was as packed as ever. Worse than when we had arrived. I didn't understand why he would have time to keep checking on us at the end of the meal as opposed to during the meal. Now, I do understand that he may have been new or may even have been too slammed but shouldn't waiters and any establishment at the very least come by and ask if you were doing okay? IDK but the service wasn't on par with some other little restaurants I've been to. \n\nAs for the food, to me it really wasn't anything special. The chicken wasn't like how they make it out to be and the waffles were still kind of dough-y. I may have gone at a bad time but it's a restaurant and they should be consistent. The chicken strips weren't too bad and the best part of the meal was the fries. I gave one-star for the food and one-star for the service. \n\nI guess I was expecting a lot more from the reviews and reputation Lo Lo's had..." 0
+This was my second time here and it was the same as the last time which I appreciate. We were met at the door with a friendly smile and seated quickly. The place was packed with people which was nice. \n\nI ordered the original 3 pieces of fried chicken with two waffles aka the lo lo. The chicken was very good with great flavor and cooked perfectly. The waffles were the same as the last time. Good but not great. I would expect more from the waffles due to the fact that the word is in the name of the restaurant but overall they are fine. The kool aid was great with zero complaints about it. \n\nOverall this place is very good and worth the time it takes to drive down to south Phoenix. I will certainly come back if I'm in the area. 1
+I've grown up on Roscoe's Chicken in waffles but I enjoyed this place so much more. Plus you don't smell like chicken when you leave Score! 1
+Fantastic chicken and waffles! Cornbread was perfect and the koolaid was just like as a kid! Fun atmosphere and good value! Would go back! 1
+Service is okay. Mac n cheese sucked, noodles were mushy and it was chalky. The Catfish was bland. The chicken and gravy was good, and the Kool aid in the jars was kinda cool and unique. Overall, disappointed. 0
+My favorite big place to see a concert! Its a small venue that is still able to capture the big acts (The Killers, Smashing Pumpkins). I also agree that there is not really a bad seat in the house, and its always nice and cool inside - especially in the summer! Its also pretty cool for a comedy show (Dave Chappelle), and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour was filmed there. Now downtown just needs some better nightlife to accompany the venues down there! Oh also, something better than $8 beers please.. come on! 1
+It's a nice venue that's for sure, but you have to pay an arm and a leg for drink's so they get 4 star's! $30 for 2 mixed drinks can you say ouch!!?! You unfortunately have to come here to see some acts so no choice but to get smashed before your arrival possibly somewhere near by you can walk to ;) 1
+This is my favorite venue for entertainment. I went to Maragaret Cho here and all of the seating is very good no matter where you are at. We paid for a higher price point ticket which was at about row 19 towards the center section. Staff are friendly, the vendors prices are a bit ridiculous,so passed on any libations and got some afterwards. I won't fault the Dodge for this directly but the vendors contracted. Crowds also tend to behave not as trashy as at US Airways or Cricket pavillon which is a plus 1
+Things weren't great from the beginning. I was in a tight spot with a deadline and they had what I needed in stock but the price was really high. It didn't take long for them to become dismissive, out right lie about order shipments and blow me off after the lie was found out. I placed an order on Monday told them it was time sensitive it was shipped ground and not until Tuesday. I was also told that my whole order had shipped. One box came from Phoenix, one from California and half of the order was back ordered and that wasn't told me until 4 days after I placed my order. I would rather a company be honest and upfront about availability then lie to me. I will not use them again. I actually tried several times to find out what was going on and was only ever transferred to voice mails and never got a call back. 0
+Food was decent (blackened fish sandwhich) but like the other reviewers, service is EXTREMELY slow. It was even difficult to order drinks... They are sorely understaffed. Happy hour prices are decent but I wouldn't come back due to the service. 0
+"Came to this place after seeing a wonderful show at the Symphony. It's one of the only restaurants open before 4pm on a Sunday afternoon downtown and within walking distance from the symphony. Walked in with my mother and aunt and after a few minutes of not being acknowledged, I tried to flag down the server that walked by. \""""Excuse me, excuse me, EXCUSE ME!\"""". She ignored me and I heard a voice from another female voice from behind tell us that we can seat ourselves. We sat at a booth...it was fairly crowded. \n\nWe waited for about 10 minutes when a gentleman walked by and gave us 3 menu. We were ready to order since we looked at the menu posted in the window outside but before we could tell him that, he ran off. About 5 mins later, we witnessed the female server that ignored me earlier walk to every table in front, behind and beside us but completely avoided our table. She did a full circle and pleasantly talked to every other table but ours. At first I thought that she was just making her rounds but nope she never came to the table to even acknowledge us. \""""Maybe she isn't our server\"""", says my aunt. \n\nAbout 5 mins later, the male (I think he is one of the managers) that have us the menus asked if he could get us something to drink. We told him we were ready to order and as we were ordering the female server (Emily) walked by and was going to tell him that she could take it but he was almost finished. Emily brings out our drinks along with some paper napkins and requests that we return to her the cloth napkins and silverware that we were provided when we sat down. She said something about we only need spoons. \n\nOk, I'm over this story and getting more annoyed as I sit here still in this place that has AWFUL service so I'm just going to close with this...THIS PLACE SUCKS and Emily needs some customer service training (acknowledge your customers!). Never again." 0
+I can say nothing but great things about this man! I gave him 3 pairs of heels and a belt today, and it was done it 40 minutes! And the price was so reasonable! He is super sweet and will give you honest feedback about what you really need done! For example, I got an estimate from another cobbler regarding boots I needed fix about 6 months ago. He wanted to replace both zippers because one was broke. It was gonna cost me more than the shoes themselves! This man, however, just said the zipper needed to be fixed and nothing had to be replaced! He charged me 1/4 of the price of what the other guy tried to get out of me. I love shoe shop! Oh, and like the post above, it is not in scottsdale - it's actually in Phoenix (PV Mall). 1
+We went to our first show at the Orpheum Theatre last night.\n\nI thought the theater was absolutely beautiful. I loved the intricate architecture. It felt old but stately. It's got tons of character and I found myself taking pictures everywhere. The sound was wonderful as well. \n\n We saw Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso, there. It was a perfect venue for him. So beautiful, stately, quiet with great acoustics. It really highlighted his performance.\n\nI found out it was built from 1927-1929 in Spanish Midieval and Baroque styles. After a while, it was turned into a movie theater and remained that for years and years. They painted the murals and moldings black during the movie era. In the late 80s they started a renovation on it which was completed in 1997. They brought back much of the original design (moldings, murals, etc.)\n\nNow it's just wonderful. Anytime I see something interesting playing there, the theatre itself will definitely add to the draw. Can't wait to head back! 1
+This theater is one of the few remaining historical theaters in Phoenix. One of my favorite Burlesque artists of all time known as May West performed at the Orpheum back in the day.... till this day the entertainment it brings are quite magnificent. Its definitely one of Phoenix's finest gems. 1
+"Yes- it is an \""""Active\"""" club....not nearly as impressive as the big Super Sport gyms (I guess AZ only has Sport gyms..?). Yes- this location, which was once my local gym, is not close anymore- 35 minutes away from me (grrr).. But, YES- i drove that 35 minutes today to go to Melanie's TKB class.\n\n1) I'm completely appalled that the 24 hr. locations in the valley have scaled back a lot on their offering of TKB classes (screw Zumba- can we say TREND?? I did that crap when it was new on VIDEOS'...hello, good workout, old news). \n\n2) Resulting from that scaling back, I can't believe there was ONE TKB class on a SATURDAY at any location. Given, it was my old home location, and given, I would have driven it anyway, but still- that's crazy.\n\n3) In the 15+ years I've been kickboxing, and in all the gyms I've been loyal to (24 hour and Golds locations in 7 different states), Melanie is by far, one of the best instructors. She breaks everything down making every move of the choreography easy for beginners (and those that lack coordination skills- i had to say it), yet she creates intensity for those of us that are far from beginner-level. She literally kicks my ass every time I take her class- AWESOME.\n\nTotally worth the drive for the great workout. \n\n*Disclaimer: 24 Hour Gyms in the Valley are killing me- succumbing to the trends of fitness rather than sustaining programs that literally give you a total body workout. (stepping off of soapbox now......)" 1
+"I love this restaurant. \n\nGourmet food in a nice and relaxed setting in one of the nicer neighborhoods of downtown Phoenix. The prices are more than fair for what you get and you don't get the snobbish attitude usually associated with \""""fine-dining\"""" A mix of people that are dressed up and some not so dressed up. The food is spectacular. The fire-seared Cowboy Chop is my personal recommendation. This is a HUGE cut of pork with some amazing potatoes and vegetables stacked up underneath it. It was seriously hard to finish and a pretty good deal at $21. My girlfriend had the ceasar salad, which was also delicious. They also have a good selection of beer and wine at fair prices. Service was great and I found myself wanting to sit and relax for quite some time after finishing. Love it!" 1
+"Atmosphere can be warmer if the wait staff smile.\nDecor is modern and pleasant. Food is good and\nportions presented well and adequate. My waitress\nwas warm and friendly at the start, then as two and four\ntops started to fill up she obviously concentrated on \nthose tables rather than me, a single. It took 21 minutes\nto finally get my check and another waitress had to get\nit and took care of the transaction. I tipped her cash for that,\nleft nothing for my initial waitress and informed the manager\nof what had transpired. His reply--\"""" she's out looking for a \nhusband and quick tips\"""". Rather than disappoint anyone, I \ndecided to not return to this establishment." 0
+My hubby and I came here on a Saturday night because we were both starving and every other place nearby had a long wait. That should have been a big red flag. The food and the service were both sub-par. Our server disappeared for long periods of time without checking on us and seemed annoyed that we were inconveniencing him by being there. The busser kept my hubby's ice tea full but then failed to take my plate once I was done eating. It literally sat there for the entire 20 minutes we waited for our server to bring us the check and then was still there when we left.\n\nWe started with the calamari which had a great flavor, light breading, and came with two tasty dipping sauces. However, the calamari itself was really overcooked and rubbery. The hubby had a pasta dish which he thought was pretty good. But it's hard to screw up a basic rigatoni and red sauce. I ordered the eggplant napoleon. The description sounded fantastic: eggplant, portabello mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar; all my favorites. It arrived with a beautiful presentation (see pic) so I was really excited to try this dish. The actual flavors really fell short. Vegetables were overcooked, cheese filling was bland, and the sauce was oily. The dish just didn't pop.\n\nOverall, I liked the cool, modern vibe of the place. Though the electronic music got really old. It ranged from some songs that were kind of techno jazz background music to some songs that were sort of like acid house music. It was weird. Other than that its a comfortable, cool place and I would consider giving them another chance if there weren't so many other better options in the area. 0
+I have been coming to this place since I was a kid. Went to breakfast this morning and hadn't been there in a while and it was terrible. I ordered one thing and they brought me something completely different, and my boyfriend and I both were served cold food. It's sad to see one of my favorite places turn into a dump! They must have raised their prices too because we ended up paying 30 for breakfast for two people! Looked at the receipt and we were charged 5 dollars for each ice tea we drank. In conclusion... Very disappointed. \nWill never go again. 0
+I have been here 1 time and would totally comeback. I was there on a weekday night and they had some sort of you call it drinks for cheap. \n\nThey had pool tables. All the people were very relaxed. It was a cool chill environment. \n\nWhat I liked the most was the dim lighting and the decor. It was like an 80's porn movie scene. \n\nThe ages were 21-60. More males than females but hey it's a bar! I don't think I would come here looking to meet anyone. 1
+A chic shopping center with a nice selection of restaurants, household wares, and clothing stores, just to name a few. Although the setup of the park means you'll be walking outside from store to store, it's shaded and scenic enough that you won't mind so much during the scorching summer months. A plus of this center is that they allow dogs around the shopping areas, although I haven't tried to take my dogs into any stores except the excellent Petique pet supply/adoption store. The addition of the Union area of the Biltmore caters to a younger crowd, housing such stores as Smeeks and the delicious Whoopie Baking Company. 1
+"If you're only needing a cleaning, this is a safe bet. The hygenists are polite and do quality work. However, for fillings,it was the most painful, unpleasant,disappointing experience.\n\nI already had fillings by a dentist out of state & knew I needed one more for sure. Dr Shim wanted to do 5 fillings including replacing a few silver ones that were only a few yrs old ( That should've been the 1st clue!). I trusted and allowed 3. The anesthetic,he admitted,was too strong - numb literally to my eyeball plus I suffered bruising at the injection site.Dr Shim is very quick, deliberate, firm and has an aggressive approach. I had to make a 40 mile round trip to his other office the following morning because the original office was closed & he hallowed out so much out of the middle of the 3 teeth that it left the outside edges thin and sharp. When I got there he shaved down those sharp edges. Now when I chew food it feels like I have baby teeth there that don't do anything. When I told him these teeth are now short & my bite is uneven, his response was \""""I can't control that\"""" and \""""Well, we need to do more fillings on the other side anyway\"""".\n\nI sent a written complaint to the office. There was no written reply." 0
+Wings are great! Gf and I got the medium and garlic parm to split. Both were amazing. Got ranch for the side and it was really good too. Not too thick and not watered down. Drinks were huge and their ice tea is really good. I got lemon and it even looked good. A big slice and it was juicy. (I'm picky) We also got the bacon jalape\u00f1o popper and they were super good. Been driving by this place for 5 years and never stopped in to eat...stupid. We'll be back! 1
+Slow, disorganized, and it felt like they were more interested in selling glasses, contacts and all the add-ons than the health of my eyes.\n\nI've worn glasses and contacts for 20+ years, and this experience was noticeably different.\n\nI'm sure the eye doctors are probably good...of my two hours in their office, I saw him for 5 minutes. The rest of my time was spent in the waiting room, with an intern, and being up sold for all the add-ons around my contact and glasses (like a used car dealer selling you the sealer wax).\n\nPros: solid selection of designer glasses, coffee while you wait in their lobby.\nCons: slow, disorganized, limited time with actual eye doctor, seemingly focused on sales volume and turning patients.\n\nYour mileage may vary, I have definitely come to expect more from my eye doctors and their staff. 0
+I just want to thank Sharona Optical for a marvelous experience getting the right eyeglasses. I have been to many places and Sharona is tops. First is tech BrIan, thank you so much. Blink blink blink blink. He knows hoe to get the most accurate perscription. Of course how to tell you about Monica, who put me so at ease. Did I tell you I'm a bit nervous? Getting eyeglasses is a bit expensive but it's worth it to get the right frAmes and the right measurements. Voila!!! Thank you to Brian and Monica. They are my go to eyeglass team forever!!!! 1
+I have been going here for years. LOVE the food. \n\nProblem; on our order made this week (delivery pizza & wings) our entire family AND extended family got food poisoning. (there is no way it was a bug, only people affected were those who ate chicken wings) 0
+"We went to Autofit in Tempe to buy a NEW bumper. The company stated they could indeed find a new bumper for our car but that it would need to be painted to match my vehicle. Additionally, they kept my original bumper to use parts from that were intact and not needed to be repurchased. After they finished installing the \""""new\"""" bumper we drove away and noticed it seemed to be acting strange. Upon investigation we noticed they had actually put back on my original bumper and glued to to make it work and fit back to the car. We promptly returned to show them and demand our money back. they quickly started to back track, even stating that they usually use used part (although they priced us and sold us a NEW bumper) and that they couldn't find one. This business is a scam and they are trying to abuse the consumer. We received our money back but have wasted 4 days of our time and still do not have our bumper. If we had not noticed they would have scammed us. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY." 0
+"The bar is a solid 4- 4 1/2 stars. Gotta love how everyone can just fit right in no matter what their outfit. As long as you're willing to have a good time Bikini is willing to welcome you. An absolute 2 extra stars for their DJ! When we went on Friday, we were jamming to some awesome old school, 80's metal power ballads, blues, independent \""""chic\"""" music and some imported editions. All of this together blended perfectly to create the perfect background music - as diverse as it's clientele. We went up to ask the artists behind a few of the songs because they were so good and he was more than willing to share information. It was awesome how passionate he was about the music. \n\nI'm almost tempted to take away a half star for the drinks. My friend got a Long Island that cost $6 and came in a super skinny glass with tons of ice. She said it wasn't super weak or too strong, but it was too small for that price. I told her they must be \""""Scottsdale\"""" charging for the mixed drinks to make up for the cheap beer I'd heard about - and saw on everyone else's table. \n\nParking is a super pain - especially in this time of super construction and/or if there is an event at Trunk Space. Be prepared to be creative or do some walking. It's worth the effort." 1
+I went here for the first time on First Fridays, yeah so what. I promise that I won't hang out here all the time and ruin it for all you true Bikini lovers. My mini pitcher was $3.50 and then 5 minutes later a chick walked up and got charged $6.00 for two mini pitchers, hmmm, male discrimination or they can't do simple math? I'll only go back when it's 110 outside and want to put a buzz on early in the afternoon. 1
+"I realize that going to a cool-baby dive bar when you're not a weekend regular can be, well, not very fun. I've taken countless friends to Time Out and Palo and Yucca and they all hate it the first time, and I'm sure think \""""what's the big deal about this dump?\""""\n\nBut Bikini was just downright boring when a friend and I arrived there around 8:30p on a Friday night. The two bartenders were the most un-friendly gals of all time. One younger (maybe early 30s?) and one older (weathered mid-50s, gruff and had def seen some shit in her time) couldn't be bothered with just about anything. As I sat there, I wondered, \""""am I having a bad time cause I'm not a regular?\"""" and decided that no, my fave dives certainly have friendly bartenders at least... and certainly have music!\n\nWhen we inquired about the lack of any music, we were answered with a grunt and a nod at the (broken) jukebox behind us. We responded that we had noticed the jukebox .... And got back an empty stare.\n\nOk fine, what's on the tv. The Barret Jackson auto auction? Boring! We asked if we could get a switch to the Suns game. The two leaned in and whispered before responding that \""""that's what the rest of the bar wants to watch.\"""" We look around, not a person in the place was watching it. So my friend polls the bar \""""do you care if we change it to the suns game!?\"""" no one objected and the bartenders were annoyed but began the process of tracking down the remote and figuring out how to change the channel. Nice try.\n\nFinally around 9:30 things picked up, a DJ started and the bar began filling with the crowd I expected; young (really young!) hipsters - more specifically those who were coming from Trunk Space next door. Apparently there was a show going on but no booze there, so they trickled in and out between sets. The DJ was pretty good, I have to admit. The drinks were cheap ($4 for a well mixed drink) and there were about 8 beers on tap, including imports. and i will give a shout out to mini pitchers, they make me happy and make me feel 22 again.\n\nI don't know, maybe I'm too old to bother \""""breaking in\"""" another dive. Maybe I'm too old for sassy bartenders in dumpy spaces. But I found this particular classic to be just a little overrated." 0
+Bikini, I love you. Love you love you love you.\n\nThis is a REAL place, complete with all the things you would expect from a dive bar. It's what I think of when I think of a bar that has been around forever and has withstood the test the time. Plus you have Shane the Wonder DJ playing Thursday and Friday nights-he is THE MAN and has amazing music and knows how to make it all work. Shane is GOLD to me. Real people drink here, even though I would never come in on a First Friday because I don't do the hipster thing. Yeah, the bathrooms are grungy and it's not antiseptic. Go to Scottsdale if you need a McBar and for everything to be perfect and pretty. The Bikini ROCKS if you are a real, non-plastic person. 1
+interesting, fun, and CHEAP!!! seriously, $5 blue moon pitchers?! AMAZING!!! ladies, don't feel ashamed to drink out of the pitcher or that the bartender can't hear u...its ok...its only worth it! lol 1
+"I'm a big tiki culture fan. Walking in side I got stoked the place looks like a tiki bar. I approached the bar asked for my favorite tiki drink the \""""painkiller\"""" the bar keep didn't know what it was. I asked for a drink menu. No drink menu. I asked if he could make a tiki drink. His reply was baffling \""""we're a dive bar bro\"""" ok. So basically it's a tiki bar that serves beer. Weird right. If you have the theme why not make the drinks? Just saying." 0
+Amazing food nostalgic vibe delicious 1
+I really was not very impressed with the quality of the food. The meat was very dry and the sauce they used to disguise it in was bland and greasy. Yea, yea I know it's mexican food so I should expect some grease, but a puddle of yellow oil surrounding the plate? Yuck. The only redeeming quality was the chips and salsa bar. The tomatillo and adobo salsas were excellent. Not good enough for me to return, but made the wait bearable. 0
+This is a Mexican restaraunt, I went there for a meetup.com event.\nI was not impressed with the atmosphere, service or food.\nthe seating is too close together and uncomrtable. \nThe food was bland.\nThe service was not very profesional.\nMy frozen strawberry frozen margarita tasted like a fruit smoothie with no alcohol.\nThe only bright spot was the outdoor area with the authentic mexixan tiled steps, which I took a picture on.\nThis place is a dud. I will not return. 0
+If you find yourself in Central Phoenix, in need of a meal, this is a great option.\n\nI frequent this place, because it's close to work and popular with my co-workers. I've been coming here since the 80's, so you know it has a huge following of long-term customers. It's pretty much the same now as it was back in the day.\n\nYou get in a line, and place your order. Get at least a 1/3 lb burger; any smaller and I think they come out a little tough.\n\nTheir 'Classic' burger is amazing- patty, cheese, mushrooms, bacon. HEAVEN!\n\nYou can mix your fried sides, or just get fries. They have great onion rings, zucchini, fries, and mushrooms.\n\nServe your own drink. They call you name to pick up your food, and you head over with your big pizza-pan type tray and add your fixins from a generously stocked condiments bar.\n\nIn addition, they have a bar with basic drinks and sports playing on TV's, if that's your thing.\n\nIt's a great place to meet up with friends. Friendly and casual atmosphere. Lots of locals, college students, hospital employees, police officers and firefighters here.\n\nWould I drive 10 miles to this location, just to get a burger? Likely not, but it's a GREAT option if you are down here in the 'hood, going to the airport, a museum, a play, the courthouses, or another place in Central Phoenix.\n\nA NOTE- they have great grilled chicken, and salad is an option if you are on-the-wagon in terms of burgers and fries. 1
+The hamburger was amazing! I was a bit concerned about the condiments not being refrigerated on a wagon car but the food still blew me away. I ordered a classic. My daughter had a hot dog and it came on a hamburger bun which was interesting. My husband had the bacon one and it looked amazing. I will totally be back. 1
+Great fish and chips! DELICIOUS fried mushrooms. The the burgers are just OK. \nTheir condiment bar always seems fresh too. I docked 1 star because the bathroom has a funny smell. Can't quite pin point it but ya...not very pleasant. Other than than, pretty darn good place to eat. 1
+I stopped in last night at the recommendation of a friend. We were just getting some drinks and watching sports. The place wasn't crowded at all; a few folks outside on the patio, maybe two tables in the bar, and few in the dining area. \n\nFirst we had to clean-off our own booth, second no one acknowledged we were there, third after about 10 mins we went to bar, still had to wait, fourth we walked out.\n\nI've been to these places before (Chuckbox for example), raw wood on the walls, dimly lit, the smell of the flat grill and burgers sizzling, but this place is not one where I would return. 0
+Really cool lights at the fair tonight look to the north and see such a delight.\nWell last night was the last day of the fair is closed it's gone now for next year but they will be the next fair in the spring. 0
+"Headed downtown to the soon-to-be-new-office with the boss today and had lunch here - he's lived in Phx for decades and recommended this place (although he hadn't been there in many years). I got a Super Sicilian. Absolutely delicious - the sesame bread looked like it would be hard/crunchy but it was soft and tasty. If I had to offer up any criticisms it would be 1) the fact that it inexplicably took something like 10 mins to make our sandwich - it just looked like it had been toasted, nothing else I could think of should have made it take that long, and 2) the sandwich was too small *8-) My mistake, of course. I got a whole, and could easily have downed two of those. Taste wise it's equivalent IMO to the \""""all-American grinder\"""" at Uncle Sam's, except with the latter you can also get jalapenos. Will definitely return here once our office shifts downtown, but next time I'll get a sub and a half, methinks!\n\nPS: Parking? The boss just parked his Ram 2500HD and toy trailer around the corner on the street in front of someone's house. No problem and no parking meters. (shrug)" 1
+This is another one of those little specialty gift stores that stock sets apart. It is truly any plant lover's dream. They don't actually sell plants here except on rare occassion, but they have artisan fountains, organic plant foods, seeds that have been harvested right here (and are therefore pretty likely to flourish with the right care), cards / notebooks, and some of the harder to find gardening tools. All perfect for gift giving or when you feel like treating yourself to a new retracktable rake!\n\nIf you have ever tried to seriously grow plants in the Phoenix area, you have already figured out that our region has a unique set of obstablcle..... er, ummm, opportunities. This store is dedicated to providing you with the information and tools that you need to make this process as painless as possible. And while you are at it, why not make your garden feel like it is really an extension of your home with some personal touches.\n\nNow you might think that because they are a specialty shop that the prices would be on the higher side, and although there is the occassional eye-brow lifting price tag, for the most part, items are reasonably marked considering that the majority of things are not mass produced and have been hand crafted by artisans. The staff are always friendly and helpful. If you don't see something, just ask and they will either get it for you or suggest other local options that may be fruitful (pun intended).\n\nRemember to check out the bulletin board and counter by the register for upcoming events. They often host book signings, demonstrations, or lectures on... yeah you guessed it Southwestern Gardening. They also offer several different classes throughout the year that focus on the more artsy side of things, such as fused glass, silk painting, etc.\n\nSouthwest Gardener is located on the corner of Thomas and 15th Ave in a little strip mall right next door to the Original Hamburger Works.\n\nhttp://www.southwestgardener.com/index.php 1
+We have lived in Encanto Park for several years however never stopped in this place. As previously mentioned - the place looks a little scary from the outside! We saw the Yelp reviews and thought what the heck? The menu has a wide variety of dishes. We had the chicken taco, the barbacoa and carne asada burritos. Everything was seasoned well. The barbacoa is cooked in some type of red chili sauce. The carne asada was a bit fatty however flavorful. The small flour tortillas come out hot off the stove. They are great! We also discovered they carry bottled Coke and other sodas from Mexico. \n\nI loved the condiment bar with the various salsas and toppings which included limes, cucumbers, radishes, and cabbage. The pico de gallo and guacamole sauce were my favorites. Unlike America's Taco where you are given a tiny bit of everything on the side, this place is a free for all!\n\nThe interior was immaculate! The decor is not great. Plastic chairs and tables. The front counter gal could not answer any of my questions. The server though was extremely nice - especially considering our two year old dumped a plate of rice on the floor! \n\nThis place reminds me of Wishell's donuts down the street. The exterior is terrible but inside they have the most heavenly donuts and croissants! The place sells out by 8 am! You would never know by looking at it from the outside.\n\nLesson learned - don't judge a book by it's cover. 1
+Just OK. The staff was not friendly at all. The Carne Asada does have flavor, but they drown the chile relleno in sauce & cheese when you get the combo plate. I've never had a chile relleno with sauce. I couldn't even taste the chile with all that goo on it. If a Mexican place does not have great beans, it shows that they do not take pride in their food. Mixteca's beans were blah! The salsa bar was a mess when we got there, and the bar lacks flare. 0
+"Once in a while, it's possible that a restaurant can have a bad night. Like going on your first date with spinach on your front tooth. But three nights in a row is not a fluke; it's an art. \nMy first night, I ordered their Brooklyn Spaghetti and meatballs. Had I been a Brooklyn wise-guy, somebody would be missing a knee-cap. They served it in a soup bowl, which was appropriate for the water in the bottom. The \""""garlic bread\"""" was subbed with some kind of flat bread with garlic butter on it.\nService was minimal, and the waiter must have been on his first week of employment-- Anywhere.\nSo I gave them another chance the next night, and ordered a sizzling platter. Served with a Filthy handle cover, and a rusty, or dirty knife.\nThird times a charm: Spaghetti again. Forgot the cheese. The white bread that was substituted for garlic toast, wasn't even toasted. The waiter said he was sorry, and he was right.\nCleanliness wasn't an option, or a concept known to them.\nSuffice to say it had all the old world charm of Tijuana." 0
+You gotta love a good auto parts store that has the parts you need, on hand, for a cheap discounted price. I just picked up a fuel pump for my truck for $160, comparable to any of the big brand name stores for $220. Been coming here for the past few years as I've needed to, and they always have the parts I need on hand. excellent little shop. 1
+For a motel, this place deserves more stars. I am rating this on motel standards not the Ritz Carlton standards. Stayed one night here on the way to Sedona. It was 55$ and our room was spotless and had a flat screen TV and a huge bed. We chose this motel because it is dog friendly and we are glad we did. Check in/out was painless. I would stay here again. Oh ya and to sweeten the deal there is a Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts right there. We found a nice park to walk our dog at close by called Encanto Park on North 15th Ave. 1
+"It's been almost a year since there was a review about this place. \n\nI thought this place was pretty affordable and cheap compared to other Pho places here in AZ. Large portions too. \n\nI had their #15 Pho, meatballs and sliced beef. The broth tasted like chicken or like those Pho broths from the can you can buy at Asian supermarkets. I pretty much drowned it with hoisen and chili sauce just to make it almost taste like the Pho most people know. The bean sprouts they gave us were kind of dry and still had the \""""little brown roots\"""" on the end. Never saw that before in a restaurant. The meat didn't look too fresh either.\n\nThe restaurant is on the small side, but is spacious. I found the Boss Lady sitting at one of the back tables facing the whole dining area a little creepy. Their waitress looked like she just woke up and rolled out of bed! Lol. Omg, a minute into having our food served, I heard someone clipping their nails! I was tempted to look around but I was afraid I would totally lose my appetite. Gross. Do that at home. Not at your restaurant. \n\nI'm not so sure if I would go back. I probably only will if I was really really REALLY craving for some Pho, and it's the only one near my work. \n\nThey are closed on Tuesdays and is Cash Only." 0
+Pretty good, a bit dirty and it definitely needs a new coat of paint on the front, but the food tasted fresh and the staff was very friendly. I'll go back when I'm craving Vietnamese in this area. 1
+I really like the food here. But I also like the staff they're really attentive and everybody has a great attitude. I've only been here once so far but I know I will certainly be back. 1
+I would send friends here and will come back soon enough. In fact I would drive out of my way to come here for their pho broth. Homemade beef broth with no bouillon!!! First time having shrimp in my Pho. It's not fancy decor, but who needs fancy when you have delicious! 1
+"Never again !\n\nThe fish here is as cheap as you can get, pre-fabricated fish squares that are slightly better than McDonald's filet-o-fish. The shrimp that I ordered were flat, like pounded out flat, who knows what this crap was. The fries were limp and flavorless. The only thing that made this any better was the \""""special sauce\"""", which I believe to be hot sauce & ketchup.\n\nThis place is SUPER cheap and the food reflects why. There is no reason I will ever eat here again, peace out Pete's !" 0
+So, the lady and I were in search of some Saturday night food and couldn't decide on what. I had the brilliant idea to get on Groupon and was stuck in between two choices: Rita's and another unnamed Phoenix establishment that we had already been to that is always solid never great. Well, what the hell, let's give Rita's a shot.\n\nNice and conveniently located on 35th and the I-10, we find a spot and get in. Order a few margaritas and they were great. I'm not the world's biggest fan of the marg but Aaron knows how to hook it up. Next, we ordered the table side Guac, I got the Playa Bonita, the lady got the Seafood enchiladas. Everything was OUTSTANDING. I tried her enchiladas and they were dynamite and I had about 4 different kinds of fish that were all cooked perfectly.\n\nService was outstanding, food was fantastic, there was absolutely no reason this place wasn't jam packed on a Saturday night. I suggest you go support a local business that does things right. I love Pappadeaux as much as the next guy and can say that Rita's stands just as tall next to them in service and food quality. You won't get the white tablecloth but you will have an extra $50 in your pocket when you leave and be just as satisfied. 1
+There is too much to say but I am so full I have to take a nap this place was great service cute sweet waitresses food was plentiful servings are large u get more than what u pay for on quality and quantity I'm a truck driver so I see a lot of restaurants and I have had 1 other restaurant that was this good and it was on the border of Texas and I could walk behind the restaurant and be in Mexico and this has to be my number 2 spot. My final words are DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP TRY IT EAT AND U WILL LOVE IT 1
+Good margarita's, good ceviche, and an awesome server; Aaron. Would come back for another visit:) 1
+Sorry yelpers this was awful!\n\nCheese crisp was made with an old tortilla. Like eating thick paper. Sick. Cheese was barely melted. We ordered a three combo plate 2 tacos and a cheese enchilada. Plate was not even hot. Cheese not melted in the enchilada and the tacos were on these weird shells. \n\nSo disappointing and a whopping 35$ with tip.\nWe were expecting 5 star food from all the reviews......only thing we can imagine is they have never had really good authentic Mexican food. Big big let down.\n\nNever again.\n\nSick sick sick. 0
+Great breakfast or lunch stop ! Try the Chorizo Omelet for starters. They have great soups made fresh daily and build a mean club sandwich. I love this place because Its where real people go to eat. Situated in a largely industrial area that caters to local blue collar workers with a few suits thrown in. The service is as great as the food, what more could you ask for. 1
+I am so incredibly disappointed in the assistance I have received from Phoenix College. I am a first-time college student who also works full time. I enrolled in 3 classes to start easily. I have had an issue with one of my online classes for a MONTH now. Advisors have been unhelpful to say the least. They do nothing but tell me to contact the instructor, which I have tried to do several times to no avail. So I ask and advisor again, and they tell me to contact the instructor's department head. \n\nSure, that would be great, except the class begun YESTERDAY and I STILL have no gotten any answers or help regarding the issue. \n\nI would not recommend this college based on the experience I've had. I've spoken to many people who are currently enrolled in other schools, and they have been blown away by the general unavailability and apparent ambivalence of the advisors to help me with my issues. 0
+I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, the room is very clean and the staff are very helpful. Chuck the Assistant Manager went a long way just to make my stay really comfortable. Beverly extended the breakfast hours when she saw me checking in. Tiffany in the front desk made sure that my cab arrived on time so I could make it to my business meeting on the schedule. I love this hotel and will definitely come back. 1
+I LOVE my new phoenix earrings!!!\nHalo not only has great employees they have a huge selection of jewelery. Halo is the only place I trust to pierce me. It is so bright and clean. \nThanks Halo! You guys are the best! 1
+I really like Halo.\nTheir staff is very helpful, knowledgable, patient.\n\nIve had quite a few piercings at this location and its always been a really pleasant experience. All of my piercings were well placed, professionally done and healed very quickly. \n\nMy only complaint is they have a terrible selection of basic jewelry. They never have my sizes in stock. Basic sizes. Their jewelry prices are way too high. I buy my jewelry somewhere else.\n\nBut I love the staff.. \n\nGo to Halo for piercings.. shop around for your jewelry. 1
+"I don't write very many reviews but after three days of thinking about it, I had to write something about our experience. First off I tried to convince my partner to go to HTC because it was much more conveniently located for us, but she insisted because she had her nose pierced at Halo and had an excellent experience. So off to Halo we went. Now keep in mind we knew very little about ear gauging so we definitely needed some information about it. We were met by a woman with very short white hair (adorable hair btw) and a mechanic shirt that had the name \""""Vincent\"""". Unfortunately she was extremely rude and acted like any question we had was just plain ridiculous of us to ask. To say that it was a humiliating experience, would actually be an understatement. I wanted to walk out but my partner really wanted to go to the piercer at this location. So we continued to endure the rudeness and impatience from \""""Vincent\"""". I would have given \""""0\"""" stars if the experience ended then but thankfully we were called back for the piercing by Ana. She was awesome! We will never forget her wonderful smile, funny stories about her brothers growing up and some bodybuilding shows that she has competed in. If we had just met with her the experience would have been A+!!! So thank you for the great piercing. No thank you to \""""Vincent\"""" who tried to make two RNs feel like the stupidest people on earth." 0
+I really enjoy myself here! Lady J is the bomb diggity (wow can't remember the last time I used that phrase). Every time we go there we truly have a good time. It's very difficult to sit in your seats...Lady J gets your body movin', booty shakin' and the arms wavin'! Now with that said, I will say that I am not too fond of the drummer who thinks he can sing! Dear Drummer of the Lady J band, I was there a few weeks ago and this particular Saturday night you wanted to sing. You messed up my groove! Please do not sing any more...that's all I want for Christmas! 1
+A friend recommended Char's. WOW!! Had a great time. The live band Soul Power were excellent, excellent, excellent. Need I say more.... LOL. 1
+I had a really good experience there today.... I'd never gotten a crown before and was nervous, but the staff and doctor were very understanding and actually it wasn't that bad. I don't get the feeling I'm being upsold like so many other dentists I've been to in the past, just doing what's needed. Plus, they have massaging chairs in the waiting room. Lol. 1
+Leonard. Leonard. Leonard. Is there REALLY even a Leonard that works there? Leonard goes to work and then takes an 8 hour break. I called Staples to follow up on a print order and he told me he was going to have to call me back because it was time for his break. I then went to the store and ole Leonard was too busy on his cell phone to help me. The only upside to this place is the nice female that works in the copy/print center. 0
+"I guess the mantra for Staples' associates is the same for The Walking Dead - \""""run and hide\"""". I am waiting now because an associate started to help me ship a package, then took off mid-process. Ummm... bye?\n\nToo bad it's the only office supply store around." 0
+"Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere! 3 hours for a \""""partial highlight\"""" I went running out of the salon with wet hair! Worst experience in a salon ever..." 0
+You could go here, but you would be better off taking a cheese grater to your nipple.\n\nDo you enjoy standing at the counter for 20 minutes just waiting to order? Do you like your order always being screwed up? Do you like it when an employee tells you that they are out of something 15 minutes after you ordered it?\n\nThen I have the place for you!!!!!! 0
+I really wish I had a dagger to stab myself in the face for trying to eating here. Absolutely the WORST PLACE in the entire valley. I would turn around and go ask for my money back but I am to embarrassed to even be seen in the drive through again. \n\nWas on my way home, thought I would give it a shot. I ordered random items; chicken taco and onion rings. The taco was like eating out of a horse trough.. It fell apart immediately and I found myself trying to shovel it into my mouth. After about two bites I realized the meat was questionably chicken. The onion rings were so blah I didn't even touch them. \n\nPlease do your self a favor.. Dig in the nearest dumpster for lunch, then go home and pound a bottle of vegetable oil. It sure beats the hell out of this joint. No joke. 0
+Always worth the drive 1
+Dr Woodbury and his staff are 100% professional. Everyone in the office from the receptionist to the hygienists to Dr Woodbury are super friendly and super competent. This is not a big operation with a bunch of anonymous actors...it's just Dr Woodbury, a couple of hygienists and the receptionist. Dr Woodbury gives you an honest evaluation of your dental health...ie: work that needs to be done vs work that should be done to work that will need to be done in the future. There's no pushing to get work done. I went without dental care for many years because I couldn't find a dentist that I felt was honest, competent, and friendly. I read reviews of Dr Woodbury on several sites and decided to give him a try...and I'm 100% happy with my choice. You will be too. 1
+These guys know their bikes. When I walked in, all I knew was that I was bikeless and wanted to fix that. They did, of course, but they also taught me the ways of the pedal. \n\nYou see, the folks at Landis have been biking a long time. They could name which kind of tire you have in a blind taste test. They told me which bike I'd be getting as soon as I walked through the door. They were right. They always are. \n\nI wanted a Trek Eco that wasn't quite done being built. The employee (he shall remain nameless, but he has long hair and looks as if he's surfed more than once) not only offered to hold it for me, but he told me to go eat a burrito while he finished it. He also told me where to eat said burrito.\n\nWhen I returned, the bike was not only ready, but he had also adjusted the seat to fit me. He never got closer than 20 feet to me previously. But he knew how tall I was. They know everything.\n\nTo top it off, they gave me the bike under the MSRP, because they rule. Landis sells high-end brands, but they give them to you at a fair price. I've been back for tune-ups and maintenance since, and I recommend them every time someone says they're looking for a bike. Go now! 1
+Jodi is amazing. \n\nMy bouquet was everything that I wanted, and more, and my bridesmaids were awesome too. \n\nIn addition to bouquets and boutonnieres, she made seat placements for my mom, grandma, my husbands grandma, grandpa and ta ta as they were ill or had passed away and were, obviously, unable to attend our wedding. It was a very kind suggestion. \n\nMy centerpieces were massive and were heavenly.\n\nI can't express my gratitude enough for the beautiful flowers!! 1
+I'm sad to have to so severely dock one of my ROTD reviews, but the lack of service I am currently experiencing is threatening my health. I am in a phase 3 clinical trial of an oral medication for Multiple Sclerosis, and MUST be on an approved birth control pill in order to remain in the trial. Over the last 3 weeks I have repeatedly called Woman To Woman and have asked that my nurse practitioner call in a prescription for my old pill, as the newer version of the same is no longer covered by my insurance. I can't and won't pay $180. Every time I call, the front desk has assured me that the NP will call it in to my Walgreens, the location and phone number of which I have given them each time. She has never called it in, and now I have had to resort to asking my neurologist to call a prescription in, since my gynecologist can't be bothered apparently. Unbelievable. 0
+I have been shopping here for 25 years but no more - because of the incident there today. I bought what was labeled as tempera paint (and the label clearly states it washes off with soap and water) for a sidewalk/street painting project for a Festival and the product is clearly misrepresented. I scrubbed for two hours with a push broom and soapy water to try to remove the so called tempera paint with absolutely no success with a couple of the colors - and partial success with a couple of others. The Streets and Transportation Dept. finally had to come paint over it. When I tried to take the paint back with my complaint I was basically told that oh, this is a high quality tempera paint that is made to last. So why does the label say it washes off with soapy water? They tried to imply it would not come off because of the unusual surface, but then went on to say it is meant to stick to anything and stay there because it is high quality tempera. I asked what the difference was then between the tempera they are selling and acrylic paint and could get no good answer (oh, we can call the manufacturer and ask what is in it!). I have always been a bit irked by their so called discounts for Artlink members, when in reality whenever you ask for a discount you are invariably told the item is already on sale, therefore not eligible for a discount. From now on I will be taking my business to Jerry's Artarama, even though it is all the way over in Tempe. 0
+Decent place. I often come on undie Mondays for a few drinks and a round of pool or two. Weird crowd with mixed vibes, sometimes friendly and sometimes not. Bartenders are getting to know me so they are becoming more friendly, but this is not a homey country bar at all. More like one of Phoenix's largest gay bars with lots of space to spread out. Can be packed at the right events. I'll keep going back as long as I have fun, which is the ultimate factor. 1
+Ew, never again. 0
+"Guys watch your CASH, bartenders always try to rip you off. When they get a large $50 or $100 dollar bill they try to give you change for $20. They treat you like crap. telling you: \""""What do you want?\""""." 0
+It's bland old white people food, if you like that sort of thing ;) Sort of like a more pricey version of Denny's. 0
+The food is always been amazing there and they have great deal\nWhen my wife wants to go out to breakfast that is where we go\n\nThe omelettes are the best 1
+Phoenix needs Mary Coyle and Sugar Bowl because, if anything, they serve as a tasty time capsule to another time. It also helps that Mary makes the best raspberry shakes this side of Bear Lake, Utah. 1
+Decided to run through the drive thru....first mistake. The poor girl working the window was unfamiliar with the menu. After she finally handed the menu to me, I was able to point to what I wanted. Ordered. Was asked to pull ahead. After a wait...it finally came. \n\nDrove off....time to head home....with shear anticipation. \n\nOn the drive home I could smell onion rings. Unable to figure out what it was...until I got home. It was my bag of ice cream. The bag and all of the containers smelled of grease. And...the flavor came through to the ice cream. No bueno!\n\nWhat was salvageable of the ice cream was so icky sweet. Had to stop, for fear of a diabetic coma. And quickly down water. \n\nMeh...never again. 0
+Nothing special here just over priced Mexican food. Got two breakfast burritos and paid $15.00. 0
+So I guess if I enjoyed live music and DJ's more (my man works with things like this for a living, so you could say I'm burnt out), I may have been able to disregard how godawful half the place smells. It's like a big urinal punch to the nose, and it sucks, big time. The bartenders are sometimes repulsive but always more repulsed by your presence without cause. It's almost like how Emerald Lounge was, but at least there, you kinda really did feel that you may not be worthy. This place just sucks. \n\nAnd who the hell's idea was it to carpet a bar? Seriously. 0
+"Thirsty on thursday, with a wad of cash in my pocket, and indebted to my brother for several rounds of drinks he bought me earlier in the week we set off on our bikes down 3rd ave. on a righteous quest that could rival Bill and Ted's any day.\nRiding along my neighborhood in the pleasant evening air, I knew my destination well in advance. \n\""""where are we going man??\"""" asks my Sancho Panza-esque little brother.\n\""""To a land of giants weilding wooden lances, and green felt tables, where ivory like orbs are ricocheted against one another, and ales flow from spigates for mere pence on the dollar. We go my dear boy to a house that is hidden. aye. a hidden house\""""\n\""""what the hell are you talking about man!?\""""\n\""""onward rocinante!\"""" i said as i pedaled my fixed gear with all the might my legs could muster. shrugging his shoulders my younger brother kept up the pace on his tank like classic cruiser.\nAs we approached Osborn we wound our way to the Hidden House's parking lot and whipped our steeds over to the bicycle lockup. The outside trappings didnt show much promise, and my doubts started to arise within me. Justin was quite aloof to this however, and locked our bikes up promptly and waltzed on in, I followed hesitantly. \nThe minute we stepped foot inside I felt at ease, the relaxed patrons all sat quite quietly, humbly watching their football games, college and pro.\nWe belly'd up to the bar and I ordered a scotch and soda for myself and a pbr for justin. \nAmazedly we stared at the plethora of billiards tables offered to us, and after several rounds of bevvy, and a failed inquiry as to what food they offered (the kitchen is closed until further notice), we made straight away for a rousing game of pool. \nWe neither of us could best one another so the true test of our mettle at billiards will have to come later. 2 to 2, $1 for four games of pool, is probably the best deal I have ever come across.\nWe left the Hidden House in a blurry stupor, but we left as champions, conquerors of windmills and tins of beer. The ride home not withstanding several scrapes and bruises." 1
+i have only one thing to say:\n\nit is unforgivable that i am a native and had never been to chez nous - that's how impressed i was all around by this dark, Al Green-playing bar. \n\ni hereby self-revoke my right to high five other phx natives when we encounter each other in our travels. 1
+Recently helped nonprofit organization fundraiser at the Secret Garden. Venue was fabulous, but the food was scantily provided and grossly overpriced. Picture a cheese platter with lg chunks of brie, swiss and perhaps 4lbs of bleu check crumbles with no service ware, napkins or crackers to eat this oversized wasted platter. 0
+The Prime is a great Chinese restaurant. I have been going there maybe twice a year for several years. it is a bit of a drive, but the food is great, the service is great and it is affordable.\n\nThey will also specially prepare items that are not on the menu. How many places do that. 1
+Had a very bizarre and disturbing experience with Alta Vista. I would not go back or recommend them to anyone.\n\nWhen I made the appointment over the phone the staff was not overly helpful or friendly.\n\nWhen we arrived for our appointment the staff did not greet me or my dog or respond to our arrival in anyway. Instead the three staff members at the front desk were bitching about other customers and the other staff. They were in really grumpy moods... talking about walking out.\n\nI had to ask them if they would like me to sign in or to fill out paperwork.\n\nI was told when I made the appointment that I could expect the appointment to take 1/2 an hour (after I asked).\n\nI sat with my dog in the waiting room for almost 1/2 an hour before a woman casually asked me if my dog had been weighed yet. We weighed her and then I waited again for a long while. Then we were moved into an exam room where I again waited. The strange thing is there were no other patients the entire time!! I was told twice that the vet and people helping me had to keep leaving the exam room to go back to a meeting!\n\nI was given almost no information on the reason I had brought my dog in. I decided to leave with no treatment.\n\nThere is more but I will save you the details. Suffice to say it was just all around a bad experience and a huge waste of my time. 0
+I have been going to Mi Patio for about 8 years. Yes, many boyfriends accompanied me and now my husband ;) \n\nThe place is CONSISTENTLY GOOD. Which you cannot say for a lot of places. I almost always, for 8 years, have gotten the spinach chimi with feta cream sauce. Yummy! It comes with rice but I always get rice and beans as I like to mix em! \n\nI have also gotten their chicken guacamole tacos here too, they are good as well, tons of fresh guac! \n\nMy husband gets the spinach enchiladas as he dares to be different from me, he loves them as well. \n\nThe margaritas are cheap, not a lot of alcohol, but refreshing none the less and two of the big ones do suffice, I think they are $2.75. \n\nThe chips are not my favorite but the salsa, albeit mild, is super tasty and always fresh. The service is usually good and sometimes the server will bring you free fruity shots for dessert. The sort of shot is never known, it's free, I don't ask, never has a roofie in it. \n\nLove Mi Patio! 1
+GREAT Mexican joint! I always get the Baja Chicken Burro. Mmm! 1
+First time! After asking some fellow YELPERS where do i go.. they didnt point me in the wrong direction! \n\nthe place is small. but i like that. makes me feel like its a mom and pop place.. but then again it is. \nThe service was great even though they were busy ( i went at lunch ) \nthey were quick getting the food to the table and it was piping hot! \nthe chips and salsa were really good. \n \nI ordered the Baja Chicken Burro! and it was GOOOOOD! 1
+Great place for some good Mexican food! Always busy, always fast and consistently good food. Portions are big and prices are decent. Only thing I have had there that I didn't like was the beef taco. However, my boyfriend liked them. We frequent this place for some quick and good tex-mex. 1
+I love Mexican food & I have been to many different places & I never thought I'd say this but this is definitely the best place I've ever been too! It's my new favorite. The staff are so friendly & nice & the food is great! Will definitely be going back! 1
+The guacamole is definitely packaged - tastes exactly like Wholly Guacamole brand... Not impressed. Service wasn't much better. Food? Very below average... After many years of using yelp, this is actually the first yelp review I have ever written. That's how strongly I disagree with the current rating that this place has. (And compared to what my friend and boyfriend had to say about the entire experience, I'm being pretty nice.) 0
+Yes, the place is inexpensive, and let's just say, you get what you pay for. The last couple of times that I was there, I was assigned to the same stylist. She never paid much attention to what she was doing. She was too busy checking into everyone's conversations and looking at the door for customers entering. Needless to say, I had very uneven haircuts after both visits. Another stylist that I had at one time, overcharged me $5 extra for a product that I purchased. Unfortunately, I didn't learn this until I returned home later on in the day. I know of other people from my area who have experienced similar problems with this neighborhood salon. Inexpensive, coupon, or not, I don't plan to return to this place. 0
+I was referred to this place by a friendly diner at True. She told me this was a delicious pizza.\n\nI'll tell you what sticks out in my mind: the owners are the ANGRIEST restaurant owners I think I've ever encountered.\n\nAngry at customers, at the world. She is from hell, he's angrier than she is. They close at 8pm so it isn't the hours. But I'll tell you this: the pizza is fine, another $20 large pizza served by ANGRY, ANGRY transplants.\n\nI'm never going back so that now leaves me at least 3412 OTHER pizza joints I can go to that aren't angry with the world. 0
+Place has not been cleaned since 1972. Decore from the same era. Full of drunken slobs. Smells terrible. 0
+I went with such high hopes, too.\n\nI had the red curry beef. Well, the beef was very strange in texture and oddly shaped. I hope it was beef. \n\nMy friend had some kind of stir fried shrimp, green bean, and curry/chili thing. The flavor was very mediocre. By that I mean, how the hell do you make something with curry and chili bland?\n\nThe papaya salad was not very good - too much lime juice, and a bit of an off taste.\n\nWe both woke up the next morning with stomach aches. Coincidence? I don't know. But I probably won't be back, either. 0
+I called and called and no one answered. Tried three times. Is this pace even open? Pretty sad. Had to go elsewhere and they got our order wrong. Open to new restaurant ideas for Thai soup. The best for me when I am sick!! 0
+Funny to write this and read the review below mine about Tuyen N's brother ridign a motorcycle. \n\nThis is the only hospital I really like. I would say the comparison between this and Good Sam is night and day. By contrast, Good Sam is gross. It feels shabby, and the people are unfriendly.\n\nI've been to the ER at St. Joseph's twice. The first time was for a motorcycle accident. I was fine after the wreck but my shoulder kind of fell out of it's socket so I had to go. I was being seen by a doctor within 20 minutes of walking in on my own strength. The doctor was very nice and the nursing staff was great. Everyone joked with me and made me feel really comfortable. Riding a stretcher in a neck brace and wanting to look around on the way is impossible, BTW, just incase you want to try it cant be done.\n\nMy second visit was for a more severe thing. I had food poisoning from YC's Mongolian BBQ (read my review on that place) and shit/threw up so much that I became severely dehydrated. I couldn't walk on my own and while at Urgent Care they couldn't get an IV in me due in part to their own retardation. Well again, I was called back almost immediately at St. Joe's. They told me their ER is new and is designed to handle MANY more patients than the other hospitals and it shows. I got a total hottie doctor there! She wasn't interested in a guy who was in my state though... I was gross that day. The entire staff is made up of young, attractive, go getters. Not like Good Sam which is old, fat people who work in a gross hospital. \n\nSt. Joe's for me. I've told my girl that if I have a major emergency ever, to make sure I am taken there. 1
+Hmm... I'm not sure what I was expecting from my first taste of Native American food but, my Navajo Taco from The Fry Bread House was did not live up to any ideas I had. The fry bread is good enough... of course, anything you deep fry is usually tasty but, the taco was super bland and nothing interesting. It basically was fried bread with lettuce, beans and some cheese slapped in it. :-/\n\nWhen I add the lackluster food to the fact that the man at the counter was not friendly at all... rude actually, I don't have a very satisfied feeling about my experience. My friend was trying to order the stew and some fry bread and the man treated him like he was dumb for not knowing that you have to order a combo to get both. Then, when we ask what drinks they had, the man kinda rolled his eyes and pointed to a sign... again, like we should have already know where the sign was or what their options were. Really? We walked in and right up to the counter so we didn't have much chance to familiarize ourselves with their exact set-up. I almost said something but, didn't want any chance of retaliation in our food. \n\nSo, my friends stew was full of flavor and my taco had none. The only saving factor was the dessert fry bread at the end... \n\nI'd go back to try other things if friends invited me again but, I might try to find a different fry bread location since the big guy behind the counter was so rude and condescending at this one. \n\nProlly won't see ya there. 0
+"For real.. place was boo boo. My native friend hyped this shit up, and brought me a supreme damn indian taco. That muddafunka was weak sauce. Not much flavor in the red chili. Beans were meh.. Cheese... Lettuce. Sour cream. Overall plain as fugg.. \n\nI decided to give them another try, cuz I was craving some damn menudo, and no place has menudo during the week. Me and my coworker Fernando hit up the FBH at 11am. I ordered menudo.. Fernie was in line right behind me bout ta order when some fine thang who reminded me of a Brown Stallion Horse with skates on came up and told the clerk, \""""skuse me..deyyzz supposed ta be sep-rit oah-duz.\""""\n\nthe clerk looked at her like she was a terrorist, and let out a super long, loud, and frustrated, \""""Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkk!!!!\""""\n\nThe shit was disrespectful as hell.\n\nWhatever.. I sat down and waited for my menudo. You figure it should probably take 5 minutes or less to take a laddle.. dip the muthafunka in a big ass pot of pre-made soup.. pour it into a styrofoam container.. put a lid on it.. put it in a brown bag.. toss a pre-made baggie of onion and cilantro in.. grab a piece of fry bread form the muthafunka crankin out frybread.. toss that shit in the bag.. and shout out a nigga name.\n\nNah man. Their shitty ass process took 30 fuckin minutes!!! Then I took that shit out of the bag! \""""WTF is this???\"""" I said. FBH hooked up a midget ass little cup of menudo, and some fried dough for 7 bucks. My other spot does like 3 times that for less money! Stingy ass FBH.. You guys can suck one. That ish didn't even taste good. Work on your broth mane, and throw some damn limes in the bag. Eff this place man. Don't go here-" 0
+My first stop in Phoenix was the Fry Bread House and I instantly started a fry bread addiction for the rest of my stay. The surroundings are nothing fancy and the food comes out in disposable containers, but its delicious and extremely cheap. I particularly recommend the green chile stew that comes with a side of fry bread. 1
+Ok food is pretty good. So why the two stars. $30 for 2 adults and a kid. Service is horrible. The place smells like sewer back up so bad it makes you sick. It is not worth the $30 to go to this place. I am just not sure why the great rating. Like I said food was good but over priced. Add in the environment and this is not a great place. 0
+This has been my favorite Dry Cleaners for many years now. I wish i had coupons to use here but, i never get them in the mail. However, i love this place, they do a fantastic job. Everything is always clean and fresh and pressed just the way you want it. Good location, always very busy. The staff that works there are always very friendly. Plus it is very inexpensive/ So what more could you want. 1
+this was my first visit. there were a variety of items on the menu. you could order from a selection of sandwiches, which seemed fairly priced at $5.50-$7-ish or create your own ... but for the create your own, you got charged for every little thing, including 45 cents for each veggie, which seemed a bit odd. you could easily create a $9 or $10 sandwich, without a side or a drink. there were lots of sides including pasta salad, chips, asian noodles, and some yummy, homemade desserts. it was a bit chilly so soup was in order. i had the sonoran rojo clam chowder, which was not at all what i was expecting. the broth was very thin, not thick like clam chowder normally is. there was a plethora of vegetables and huge chunks of potato and a minimal amount of rubbery clams. it looked more like vegetable soup than any chowder i've ever had. i also ordered a side of asian noodles, which appeared to be angel hair pasta, some sesame seeds and a very artificial asian marinade. i got a free chocolate chip cookie, which was small and hard, but free so can i really complain? both items i ordered were odd. the soup was better than the noodles. maybe i ordered the wrong items? counter service was simply unfriendly. i wasn't impressed, but i'd like to like this place. i'll probably try it one more time, ordering a sandwich, when i'm in the area, very hungry, and in the mood to spend $10 or $15 on lunch. 0
+This is my very favorite of all scrapbook stores! They have the best selection, the nicest staff and great vintage items! Be prepared to spend lots of time because there is so much to see! Great classes withfabulous teachers as well. 1
+I've been going to McAuley Pediatrics for close to 9 years now. Both of my children like Dr. Collins as well as Dr. Gonzales. The office staff is friendly and will find ways to work you in if need be. \n\nAs a plus they're located right next to an evening only pediatric urgent care so if you can't make it during the day you can go right next door at night. 1
+"The Harkins Christown Theater is a surprisingly nice theater considering the area of Phoenix it's in. I think it was built fairly recently. I came to see \""""Four Christmases\"""" on Christmas and couldn't believe how crowded it was (then again, when it's the first wet Christmas in the Valley since 1994, what else is everyone going to do other than stay at home). The credit card ticket kiosk was a Godsend, considering the line (I'm from Cleveland and I've never seen a kiosk for ticket purchsing at any of my local theaters). The theater is very nice and clean and the stadium seating is always a plus. Overall, if you're going to see a movie in Central Phoenix, the Harkins at Christown is a really good theater to go to." 1
+I get the skinny on good Vietnamese from my father and he says Maxim is the best when you want Mi, the pork broth soup with egg noodles, wontons, barbeque pork, shrimp and the fixin's. He took me there and he's right. It is the best Mi soup in the Valley, if Dragonfly (in Mesa) doesn't give it some good competition.\n\nI have to be honest and say that I haven't tried anything else, but I can tell you that SO MANY Chinese/Japanese restaurants of Maxim's caliber are really owned and run by Vietnamese. Deb K. is so right on this one--I can attest that the Chinese name and food is there to attract business. The real deal is the Vietnamese soup--the Mi. Those clever Vietnamese...\n\nIt's not very pretty, which others have stated, but if you can handle the sub-par cleanliness and decor in exchange for an amazing, albeit cheap bowl of soup, please do. It's definitely a Yelper's kind of place. 1
+i love Maxim. from the general mood of the place down to the random Christmas decorations that are never put away, it reminds me of a lot of the Vietnamese restaurants scattered throughout Little Saigon in Southern California, where the owners are originally from. some holidays, they'll take random trips back to visit, so don't be surprised if you roll up and find a handwritten sign saying that they are closed for a few days. the service is always great though, even when lunchtime diners pack the place. \n\ni've been here lots of times but only ever get one dish - the mi (egg noodle soup) but ordered dry style so that the broth comes in a separate bowl. it's something i ate a lot in CA, but have trouble finding in Phoenix. it's not quite what i'm used to, but comes pretty damn close. if you like mi but have never tried it this way, definitely give it a go! \n\nthere are just a few things to watch out for. it's in a small strip mall so you might miss it if you blink. the parking lot can get a bit crowded and making a left turn into the lot is tricky. and for all the Thai tea drinkers out there, we found out they don't sweeten it with coconut here. other than those tiny details, maxim is an awesome place to get a good, inexpensive meal. 1
+Service was perfect! And the food was more better. I shall return for more Pho and spring rolls. So delicious.\n\n-Above was my first review. This is my second. I love this very friendly and homey place. The food is delicious. I will return again again when I have a taste for Pho. Yum! 1
+"When we asked some local Mexican friends where to go for authentic Mexican food and, in particular, mole, they unanimously recommended Pepe's. Howard Seftel's AZ Republic review also recommended the chicken enchiladas with mole.\n\nWe went for lunch on a Sunday and fortunately did not witness any \""""deals\"""" going down. The restaurant's in a stand-alone building with ample parking. It's spacious inside with high-backed wooden booths and a long bar.\n\nWe ordered:\n- Enchiladas de Pollo con Mole: 3 flour tortillas wrapped around shredded chicken breast, covered with black mole and cheese, served with refried beans and rice\n - Tacos Rancheros: mildly spicy slow-braised pork in choice of soft or crispy taco\n\nThe verdict:\n- The mole sauce was a delicious combination of spices and chocolate - we wished there could've been more. I actually prefer dark meat so next time I'll order the Mole Poblano, where they give you choice of chicken leg or breast. \n- Described as a house specialty, the pork was tender and infused with spices. According to a review posted on the wall, chopped chorizo is also mixed in. \n\nDishes on average run between $8 to $10.\n\nWe're eager to go back to try the green corn tamales, taco monterrey (machado (sun-dried beef) w/ scrambled eggs) and of course, more mole!" 1
+"Oh my, I truly hate to do this, but my visit to Da Vang was horrid! After reading all the lovely reviews I was so excited to take my husband and child to a place near our new digs, to prove that we hadn't moved far away from good food experiences. We knew that the outside was a strip mall locale, we don't care. We knew the inside was going to look like it did, we don't care. We go to places because of food, service and price. \n\nWhen we went they were working on the one entrance so we entered on the far side. There were two people eating and a few children running about playing. My first thought was great, this is a friendly, family place and light crowd would mean attentive service. We didn't know if we should seat ourselves, so we walked to the silverware table where we saw menu's and stood for a moment. Three times servers walked right past us and ignored our presence. Other workers were in the kitchen area, but no one noticed us. \n\nI whispered, \""""Maybe we should get menus and just sit down?\"""" So we took three menu's and as I turned around one of the servers came up and made motion for us to sit right there at this huge circle table. A very large table, but we slid into the corner and he took drink orders from us then dissappeared.\n\nWe sat. We sat some more. He walked by twice carrying water. Another server walked by twice, once with food, once with dishes. They greeted two more tables and brought them menus and took their orders. A server came and poured three water glasses for our table and I interrupted him asking about our drink order. He said something I didn't understand and turned away. We sat. \n\nFinally I said, \""""Excuse me, please...\"""" I got the attention of a different server and we asked about our drink order which he took again and we didn't want to wait any longer and gave our food order as well. Just in case they'd never come back. I told the server we were new to this cuisine and would need some help. My husband just wanted to leave. I coerced him to stay, it's going to be fabulous Pho I said remembering the wonderful Yelp reviews. The food would soothe him. I smiled smugly. We ordered several dishes all recommended in Yelp reviews. Spring rolls, two Pho's and the Ban Xeo for my egg and shrimp loving child.\n\n15 minutes later two drinks and some plates of leaves and garnishes were placed on the table. No drink for me and no way to get the garnish plate persons attention. We sat. \""""Are we supposed to eat these,\"""" asked my husband? I said , \""""I believe they go in the soup when it comes.\"""" But after another 15 minutes of nothing else arriving, he started to make a mini salad. Several more tables had come in, everyone else had their food. The two tables who came after us were finishing up.\n\n\""""This is Bullshit, \"""" I muttered to my husband, and just then the crepe and the Pho's came out. I was starting to see a trend here. Just when you get to the point where you want to leave they finally do something to make you stay. We were starving and we didn't want to drive around for another place, just eat and go at this point. It was getting late. I hadn't eaten my garnishes so I shared them with my husband. My daughter's crepe was extra crispy bordering on too dark and she didn't know how to eat it, so she sort of plucked the little shrimps she found out of it. \""""It's not egg mom\"""", she said all grumbly. \""""It's Vietmanese egg I said, \"""" as if I knew. \n\""""Well then I don't like Vietmanese food.\"""" Sigh. Maybe she would like and try the spring roll? Or some of my soup? The sping roll, one nibble. She didn't appreciate it, which was ok with me becuase I loved them.My husbands Pho was full of fatty gristle meat and he w/couldn't eat any of it. My Pho was wonderful! My garnishes made it very tasty. \n\nSo I fed my daughter some Pho, but she wasn't too fond of that either.\n\nThe only real consolation was the price. It cost about $25 for everything we got and everything we didn't.\n\nMaybe I can get someone from Yelp who loves Da Vang to come with us next time and show us how the experience is SUPPOSED to be, becuase I can't imagine this is what people are raving over. Sorry. They get two stars for having a low price and food *I* liked, but I can't give them any more than that." 0
+Pho. I've missed it since moving to Arizona. Tragic, I know. Recently I became fixated on it. Had to have it. For a week it was pretty much the only meal I could think about. Where, oh where to get it in Phoenix? Lucky for me, I know people. People who know where to go to feed my need for Pho. Da Vang!\n\nRight when we walked into Da Vang, I knew it was going to be good. It just looked, well, like it was supposed to. A little worn, and more utilitarian than attractive - you know that everyone comes for the food, not the decor.\n\nThe menu is pretty extensive - almost overwhelming, and conveniently numbered for people like me who would butcher the pronunciation of the dishes. I should have taken more time to review, but I was on a mission. A Pho-king mission and I wasn't leaving without it.\n\nTo start, we enjoyed deliciously fresh spring rolls - one type with shrimp (#48) and the other with BBQ pork (#49). Both were prepared with crisp refreshing mint leaves and went oh so well with the peanut dipping sauce. Heaven!\n\nThe beautiful big bowl of seafood pho (#12) that was placed before me was well worth waiting for. Oh! Shrimp, crab, squid and more! Bathed in a succulent broth and surrounded by a hearty portion of rice-stick (thin) noodles. Love these! Seeing my friend's noodle envy, I surrendered a portion to add to his Pho, which came with thicker noodles (and looked awesome, too). I like the burn, so I heated up my broth with chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice and even a couple jalapeno slices. After a few bites my lips were on fire - perfect!\n\nMy only regret is that there was no way that I could even consider dessert. Physically impossible after all of the amazing food I had consumed. I am sure they would have been good. Well, I just have a reason to go back!\n\nWell worth the drive. Da Vang, I know where to find you now, and plan on seeing you often! 1
+"Da Vang (pronounced yah yang) is a hole in the wall in a sketchy ass strip mall next to the latin strip club and the Vietnamese Boba Tea shop. Weeknights and Weekends alike, this place is packed to the gills with Asian families, Mexicans from the neighborhood, and the few rogue gays and hipsters who wander in to try something ironic or obscure. Then you have the old Mexican ladies who walk by every table and put a car air freshener on it with a note explaining that you can buy it from her for $1. There are countless flies, the place hasn't been cleaned since Jesus was alive, and the parking lot almost requires four wheel drive. There isn't a more third-world dining experience in Phoenix.\n\nMy initial inpression was that this would be a fantastic trip to a Vietnamese wonderland. Seeing the types of people eating here, the extensiveness of the menu, and the overall ruggedness of it probably meant it was legit. I'm not Vietnamese, Asian, or any shade of yellow, but I like to think I still know my food well enough to say that it was an absolute let down. I ordered one of the most basic dishes, Pho Tai which is a beef broth with rice noodles and sliced beef. It's typically served with jalapeno rings, bean sprouts, basil, and lemon wedges on the side, yet mine was minus the jalapenos and lemon. Each table of Asian people who ordered the same thing both before and after me, received the said items with their meal. After my plate of half the veggies I need arrived, they brought by our spring rolls. Again, total disappointment. The sauce which accompanied them tasted like pure Hoisin, and I much prefer the typical peanut sauce or even a fish sauce. My girlfriend's bowl of Bun looked like the noodles were garbage, and was extremely short on veggies and meat. \n\nOur server was nice enough, and rather typical of a restaurant of this type. They don't speak much, their way of asking if you'd like to order is saying \""""are you done?\"""" After a while though, I realized he was a Spanish speaker, and then I realized he was of hispanic heritage, nice. I come to this Vietnamese place and there are Mexicans working both front and back of the restaurant. Made me want some enchiladas. Overall, this restaurant was a complete let down and if it hadn't been for the very low price (under $20 for two people) I'd have been very upset. I'll keep sticking with Little Saigon, Pho Thanh, Koai Hoan, and Dong A." 0
+Rule number 1, DO NOT make me choose between here, and Pho Tranh. Da Vang does things well (Spring Rolls, and Vermicelli) and Pho Tranh does Pho well. But, I LOVE the pho here, as well. And so, if queried, I'd tell you I like both Da Vang and Pho Tranh very much. \n\nThis is a HOLE IN THE WALL. Don't go, and then complain that it's a hole in the wall. You've read the reviews, and decided to go, and so it is; STILL, yes STILL, a hole in the wall.\n\nGetting your water refilled sometimes requires you to get up and almost get it yourself. Tapping on the glass with a nearby chopstick works too, if you're feeling rude, as I have once or twice. \n\nMy 3 stand-bys are the 37B, Vermicelli with BBQ pork and I get the shrimp whole. Ground shrimp, no thanks. I love the lemon grass beef, and the pho. The Spring rolls are awesome, as well. Flu season would have REALLY REALLY sucked without the pho from Da Vang. \n\nIn conclusion, the service is very hit and miss. Get you own water, if necessary. The food is 4 star, in my opinion. And that makes up for the iffy service. 1
+My first time here. Csme here because of yelp comments and I was not disappointed. It's a no frills place located in a strip mall. It is clean and the service was fine. I got there a little before noon and shortly after noon there were no tables available. Lots of Asian folk eating there.\nLots os choices on menu. I had one of the pho's and a couple spring rolls. Pho broth excellent and everything else was delicious, right down to the fresh sliced jalape\u00f1os. I will definitely go back. 1
+"Having now tried & reviewed almost every buffet in Arizona (about 7 to go, mostly 90+ mi. away), I've been doing updates, & particularly trying to boost up some places that didn't fare well the first time. This JB's was one of those, so when I heard they were having a \""""Special Father's Day Dinner Buffet\"""" tonight, it seemed time to wheel back in here & give them a chance to get up to 3 or 4 Stars.\n\nUnfortunately, the \""""big deal\"""" tonight, wasn't. There was really good Cream of Potato Soup, & the salad bar was ok, but the hot food was limited to slices of turkey, ham, potatoes & gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, & that's about it. There wasn't even much dessert, & the whole thing came across to me as really weak.\n\nI had a different waiter this time, but again the table service was amateurish, & the weird architecture of this building is a minus too. It wasn't long before I was wishing I was at the opposite diagonal corner of this big shopping center, eating at the excellent Great China Super Buffet instead.\n\nI enjoyed my visits to JB's on Northern, & also the one over in Litchfield Park, but this location is just a lost cause. :-(" 0
+Two and a half stars.\n\nFirst off, Shannon is right. I don't think I will ever be able to call this Spectrum Mall. I grew up a few blocks away and the entire duration of my childhood it was called Chris Town, so Chris Town it will stay. \n\nIf I were rating Chris Town of 1992, It would probably be a four or even five star establishment. I think its hey day happened just after the food court was finished, then it was downhill from there. \n\nI will stipulate, however, that there are a couple of a redeeming qualities that remain. Ok, just one. The Costco inside is very convenient and might carry a slightly different selection compared with some of the other Costco's around. \n\nThe movie theaters used to be great but just aren't anymore. \n\nWho knows if it's all beyond repair, but I really do hope not. I loved everything about this mall when I was younger. For now though, I wouldn't recommend it minus for a fast Costco run. 0
+This place is so wonderful! The drinks are stiff and cheap. The bartender, Shannon, is amazingly awesome. She is friendly and will concoct anything you ask. It is typical dive bar food, like cheese crisps and burgers, but the prices are great and the salty food hits the spot when you are three sheets.... Stop to check out this neighborhood spot and you will have a great time! 1
+Went to the store with an appointment (they even took a re-schedule the same morning). I initially came in to replace only two tires. Then the friendly tech showed me that my other two tires were coming apart at the sidewall on the inside (a major safety issue). The waiting room was clean, and the staff were very polite and friendly. I ended up spending more money than I planned to, but otherwise I would have been at risk of a bad blowout. \n\nGreat experience! 1
+"I keep waffling between 2 and 3 stars--2.5 is appropriate. Banfield is to pets what Nextcare is to people. They're available when you can't get into your regular healthcare doc and will allow quick turnaround on service at a decent price. \n\nThe issue I'm having is their immediate upsell on tests and \""""extra's\"""" and also when it comes to vaccinations and medication. In today's economy, I can't believe that Banfield would put such a hard sell for unnecessary items like they did with me on the last two visits. People don't have a lot on extra money to throw around--that's why they're coming to Banfield in the first place, right? \n\nOur last visit my dog Fezzy had an eye infection and his vaccinations were due so I asked for a price quote. The first step was to upsell me on tests (allergy tests, skin tests, etc) and then also to upsell me on the vaccinations and give him more than just Rabies and Bordatella. There was a shot for parvo (seriously? thought that was just once when they were puppies) and one other disease I didn't remember. \n\nAfter the vet examined Fezzy the tech came back and listed 5 medications for him, everything from an anitbiotic, an analgesic, an eye wash, an eye ointment and an allergy pill. Total bill was to be $465. I scrapped the vaccinations (can get them done at the Phx Spay/Neuter Clinic for much cheaper--$40) and all the extra tests--and when I was looking over the needed meds I noticed that the eye ointment was listed at $84.99! For a tube of triple antibiotic eye ointment. Essentially we're looking at spending $85 on a tube of neosporin. I was shocked! The tech said that the vet could give me a presricption for that one to take to my pharmacy if I felt it was too expensive. I immediately agreed. I took the rest of the meds and with the appointment the total came to $105. \n\nHere's the kicker--I called 1800PetMeds--the price for the ointment: $35.99 plus shipping--oh it gets better! I called CVS on 7th Street--$24.99 but they'd have to order it. It gets even better than this---So I dropped it off at CVS on 16th and Camelback and went to pick it up in the afternoon--price was $15.99! A whole $70 cheaper than Banfield! Can you believe that markup??? \n\nStaff was friendly--everything else was alright--just watch their pricing and look over the details of your bill. Ask the question--are these necessary and does my pet really have to have that? Oh---your regular pharmacy can fill almost all pet medications. Check with them first--you'll keep some of that hard earned money in your pocket!" 0
+OMG, are their ANY competent fast food places anymore? Two customers in the restaurant around 3pm'ish and THREE people behind the front counter with 4 more in the back kitchen area. No lie, it took these guys almost 9 minutes to put 10 pcs of chicken in a bucket and hand it to me! With my to-go order, no condiments, utensils, plates, napkins...nothing. And they want to raise the minimum wage??? Really? 0
+Very cool dive bar serving up some great burgers! I finally made it to the Original Wineburger after living in Phoenix for six years and I'm glad I did! Last night I ordered the burger and fries combo. I added on cheese, bacon, onions, ketchup, and mayo. The burger came out about five minutes later and was presented to me in all of its cheesy and greasy glory. I was immediately impressed and I can see myself returning soon. Next time I will add a fried egg to my burger. I dig any burger place that offers that option.\n\nSylvia was my friendly server behind the bar and informed me that Wineburger has been open since 1965 and are not affiliated with any other Wineburgers. I'm curious to find out the story about why that is. She also informed me that they have live open mic music on Wednesday nights. It may not make #1 on my list of best burgers in the Phoenix metro area, but it is up there and I definitely recommend The Original Wineburger. 1
+The buns are number 1, you get to select your favorite cheese, and the service is better than most small restaurants, that is where the praise stops. What happened to the burgers? The two of us couldn't put our finger on it, but something was missing. The flavor is no longer what has made this place one of the best burger shoppes in town! This is the most critical part of Original being one of the best. This used to be a place I looked forward to enjoy great food. \n\n I like to plan before I head to go out to eat, so I checked out the online menu to save time and find all the possibilities for possibly some new choices, not get there and find out the online menu is not the same as the restaurant menu.\nIt is frustrating to peruse an online menu with the result of items not on the literal menu when you get there, you are in business update your online menu. Getting there with the expectation to enjoy what is on the online menu and not available is bad business practice, you don't care enough to give your best to your customers.\n\n No potato salad? That was a signature staple of the establishment, bad, bad, bad business decision! And guess what? it's listed on the online menu, a rude disappointment when you arrive looking for an alternative to fries.\n\n The decor has not changed in probably near a decade, that is the least of this place's problems, sadly, it matches the food. 0
+I had never been to this range, so I called and asked for directions. I drove 30 minutes to find out that I hadn't been informed when I called that you can only use short distance clubs. There is also no mention at their website. Ridiculous! They are too cheap to put up nets, unlike every other driving range in the world.\nStay on 15th and head over to Encanto Driving range, where you are allowed to use every club in your bag. 0
+They never answered their phone.\nMaybe they're out of business? 0
+The spicy humus was great (very spicy) yummy! I had the calamari salad as well, very impressed :) Ordered take-out, everything was delievered in a timely manner. 1
+"I was in the mood to go out for dinner after work instead of going home, and I was getting hungry, so took out my cell, fired up my Yelp app, and scouted for a good local restaurant. I found one promising tasty Mediterranean fare among other things, less than a mile away, so I made my way over there. Good thing I didn't \""""check in\"""" before I got to the door--they were closed for \""""summer hours\"""". Note to newer people in Phoenix--make sure the restaurant you want to go to is open in the evening before beginning the trek!\n\nSo I went back to Yelp for another restaurant and now, in the mood for Greek, found another one nearby--practically around the corner. Crazy Jim's. Sorry, people. Despite all the other rave reviews, I can not concur. \n\nI went in and was seated pretty quickly. The waitress was pleasant and set me up with some water. I liked the tables with a design and \""""Crazy Jim\"""" carved into them. The other diners were real casually dressed with t-shirts and shorts--I felt dressed up with my dress shirt from work! \n\nSince other Yelpers didn't rave about the hummus, I didn't order that as an appetizer, as it was also several dollars anyway. There were two calamari salads, one with or without lettuce. I went with the \""""Crazy Calamari Salad\"""" with shredded cabbage instead of lettuce to try something different.\n\nThe good: the pita. A nice hot basketful of the slightly charred pita came out, which was great, as many places seem to microwave it and then it gets hard.\nThe not so good: The calamari salad. I have had a lot of calamari, so I consider myself a pretty good judge of quality calamari. This was not it. The calamari was heavily breaded, which may be why it seemed on the greasy side. The breading wasn't very flavorful, and the calamari could have been a wee bit more tender. The cabbage was good, the onions plentiful and somewhat sweet. There was some feta, olives, and pepperoncini, but it was buried under the cabbage and cucumber, so you really had to excavate to find it. Disclaimer: I'm not a big cucumber fan, so I left a lot of that on my plate. The oil and vinegar dressing that is on the salad isn't too flavorful--I added some balsamic vinegar that is on the table for extra zip.\n\nSince I really hadn't eaten that much, I had room for dessert. I inquired about them, and found they don't make their own, but decided to chance it anyway. The main choices the waitress suggested were a \""""capuccino and chocolate mousse cake\"""" (the menu said tiramisu--was this it?) and baklava. I decided to try the cake. A nice moderate-sized piece came out with a blob of white next to it. The waitress explained that they were trying to serve it with whipped cream, but \""""it wouldn't keep its shape, so that kind of ruined the presentation.\"""" Uh-huh. Well, the cake was actually pretty good, but after I finished it, I realized I hadn't noticed much of a coffee taste. But when I got to the parking lot, I burped, and I tasted it. And that happened again. And again. What?!?! Did they use coffee flavor or something? \n\nOkay, so the verdict? I've been to some other Greek places within a 2 mile radius of this place, as well as elsewhere in Greater Phoenix. Do yourself a favor and try them--better atmosphere and food. Unless their specialty is chicken, as some other reviewers seem to be saying." 0
+Delicious no lettuce salads - except they need to chop their cucumbers smaller. Very yummy food overall. Hate the seating atmosphere. Everyone is on top of each other and not in a good way. But, you can get it to go so thats a bonus. 1
+Love this place!!! My husband and I always sit in the bar area...great, friendly service! They have, by far, the best margaritas I have ever tasted...and I think the food is one of the better Mexican's in this area. The fajitas are delicious and way more than enough for 2. I would also like to add, that I love the decor! And its always busy...it has a following of locals, and that is a great sign! 1
+I do love the food here. Yin's is not much to look at from the outside of the building and I am not sure if I want to be in this neighborhood after dark but, oh, the food! Hot, fresh and just the way I think it shoud taste every time. The employees are nice and service fast. A must try is the egg drop soup. 1
+Salad bar is good and that's about it. The meatloaf definitely needed the scant cup of gravy that it came with. The green beans were without doubt, from a can. The Irish Potatoes (LMAO) are the little round ones that I like, that also come in a can, but I never saw them served in a restaurant before. The decor is old and homey, this place could use a restaurant makeover, utilizing part of the current decor, modernizing it, EXPANDING THE BAR and DRAFT BEER LIST, and using FRESH INGREDIENTS. Great central location. They should take advantage of it and polish up a bit. 0
+The chicken fried chicken is great and so is the open faced turkey sandwich. They give large portions, and the ranch at the salad bar is one of the best I've tasted... I specifically come back for the open face turkey, chicken fried chicken, and ranch at the salad bar... 1
+"I get lazy and like home delivery. I don't know of any other restaurant in my area where I can get full meals plus pie delivered. We have patronized My Mother's for years. My friend loves their grilled fish. Another friend remarked \""""Man, these people know how to cook!\"""" Yet another friend loves their pumpkin pie. My favorite is the turkey dinner and banana cream pie. As far as I know this place is a Mom and Pop business which I like to support." 1
+"I really hate giving bad reviews but between the disgusting floater in the restroom, the view of a bum outside my window, and the food that seemed to all come out of a can or a package, there was no getting around giving a 2 star review. I'm all about checking out hole-in-the walls and mom-n- pops shops, you can find some great gems out there, but this not one of them. It's also odd that you think your going o eat a \""""country\"""" breakfast, and you see egg rolls on the menu. \nI will however, give props to our sweet waitress who was very nice and gave great service. :) other than that- the experience was not so nice" 0
+Of the 3 scheduled appointments I have made to this banfield, they have been at minimum 30 minutes late each time (the longest being an hour). Again, these were not walk-ins but scheduled appointments. Once, I can understand, stuff happens. But three times and you've got a systemic problem that needs addressing. \n\nI wish I could say that it's due to incredible bedside service. But I suspect that it's due to poor scheduling and staff utilization. 0
+"I would give negative reviews if possible. This was the worst possible hotel experience ever! \n\nI booked two days in advance through Priceline, prepaid and assumed my hotel was booked. I drove all the way from Los Angeles and arrived at 11:45 pm. When I got to the hotel/motel and walked up to the check-in with my bags, the man at the counter said he indeed got the reservation but had failed to have the room cleaned and prepped for a guest. No big deal, there should be other rooms available right? Wrong! I was told that the hotel was completely booked due to a softball game in the area. When I asked for another room, he said, \"""" Sorry, there's nothing I can do.\"""" \n When I mentioned that a hotel as fully booked as they are should have a full staff during such a busy season, he said he was the only person On duty and he would not prepare the room for me. I asked him to call the manager but he refused to do so. There was also two other families behind me about to encounter the same problem. Luckily I booked through Priceline and when I called them to inform them about the astronomical inconvenience, and they were able to get me into a 3.5 star Hilton @ squaw peak resort. I'll never make an attempt to stay at this hotel/motel again and I would advise against staying here to anybody I know. Epic fail Quality Inn!" 0
+Absolutely the shadiest business I've ever stepped in. Made a deal on a pistol and agreed id be in at 3. Show up at 3, sold it to a guy standing there just before I could get it. I can understand if j was 30 minutes late, but I was there exactly at 3! Then I had to deal with some old tweaker with greasy hair who tried selling me a hi point with electric tape on the grip and a ruger for what I was uying a M&P for. I stood there looking at the pistols as they walked away and disappeared. Greasy and unworthy of my money. 0
+Best pizza joint in Phoenix. No one ever leaves this place hungry. Top notch. 1
+I tried it for the first time it's the worst pizza ever it make me sick I'll never go back there! 0
+Very good to excellent. I had the BBQ combo. The pork and beef ribs were great and so was the hot link. The chicken was slightly dry but still good. The sides were so so but OK. Anne had the pork ribs and couldn't stop saying how good they were. They were the best part of my combo too. I think we'll go back for breakfast in the morning. 1
+i wasn't in an objective frame of mind, given that i was a visitor from another state and was willing to try just about anything local. that said, this place left a smile on my face.\n\nmaybe it was the 1950s-era big neon sign out front. maybe it was the fiberglass horse on the roof. maybe it was the kitchy old-school cowboy-themed decor inside. maybe it was the fact that our waitress wore a holster and 6-shooter. or maybe it was the sawdust all over the floor.\n\nside note: sawdust? really? WHY? aren't they concerned about people slipping and hurting themselves?\n\nwe ordered breakfast and it was good. it's hard to screw up eggs, hash browns, and bacon, and they didn't. yum.\n\ni'm glad we didn't go to IHOP. 1
+This place told us they have a very limited on the menu tonight.\nI tried to space the second time it may have been third time but the menu seems to be always limited so be cautious their pies are good but I don't understand how restaurant can be open with a limited menu all the time items are not available on the menu maybe that's why the one on the westside side has closed. 0
+My husband had been here before & loved the apple pie ala mode. It had been served hot with the ice cream lusciously melting onto it. This time our experience was quite different. We had ordered black & bleu burgers with onion rings. The onion rings were quite good, burger was fine. The bun was mediocre & it was served with packets of mayo. Didn't see that coming. The thing is the service was so slow. It took forever to just get the burgers. Then it took our server 20 minutes to clear & get our pie order. I get it takes awhile to cook the pie but we heard the pie was at the pass 10 minutes before it was served to us, cold. We didn't even eat it but got the bill & left. The service was inexcusable. We are done with Bill Johnson & his big apples. 0
+This is a fun family restaurant I will say the inside is quite old I was disappointed with the grease that was used for the to deep fry oil needed to be changed the coleslaw was not that great but everything else was very good the staff is young but friendly and we went on a Friday evening and it was not that busy overall this is a fun Country Western restaurant. 1
+dirty hotel inside n out. Many people walking around outside n hanging around. Less than a quarter of a roll of tp when we arrived and WE KILLED 4 COCKROACHES!!! never again will we stay here! 0
+Maybe it was that uncomfortable stare down when I walked in or maybe it was the pure uncomfortable feeling when we pulled in to get gas. This location has hookers and tweekers scattered up and down the streets in this area. Hanging out by entrance. Well at least I got gas. Could be worse...I could have been stuck out in some desert or strange town where chainsaw massacre kills me or the hills have eyes captures me and kills me slowly. 0
+It is closed. It was a nice, clean daycare and our kids were very happy there, but it closed abruptly. Two days' worth of warning to the parents and that was it. They say our kids can go to the other location but I have heard bad things about it and it is not nearly as convenient. We're still in shock.. We can't understand why it closed so suddenly. 0
+Horrible service, mediocre food. When you have to flag down the waitresses to get a drink 10 minutes after you are seated, then flag another one down to get chips. \n\nThen you are not done eating and they clean around you and bring the bill right after. Then they sit right there and wait for you to sign your bill, you gotta be kidding me!! Never again!! 0
+My husband and I have eaten at great dim sum restaurants in San Fran and even great chinese eateries around the country but Great Wall is definitely a place that should not be looked over in the greater Phoenix area. The place it ALWAYS jam packed for dim sum on the weekends so don't be surprised if you have to wait a while for a table, but well worth the wait for sure. \n\nLast night we decided to try their regular menu and we were not at all disappointed! We actually have the dinner for 2: 1 egg roll and crab puff per person, wonton soup (a HUGE bowl with the best wontons i've ever had!), sweet and sour pork, chicken chow mein (again my husband and I both agreed this was the best chow mein we had ever eaten) and Fried Rice. It was BEYOND enough food for 2 people and was $9/person :) Everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious...it won't be the last time with go there for dinner....though we LOVE the dim sum too:) 1
+I think the dim sum was pretty good but their service was alright. for some reason they seemed pissed off when they were pushing the dim sum cart..... 1
+Best place in the valley for dim sum. They are always consistent. I've been coming here for over 10 years. Since I'm allergic to MSG and dim sum always contains MSG, I often order off the menu and request no MSG. I'll eat some of the dim sum and suffer the effects of MSG afterwards. My dim sum favs - har gow, sui mai, char sui bao, and coconut dessert. Dinner - best peking duck with the buns and steamed fish. Overall, good place for chinese. 1
+I can't help but laugh at some of the reviews complaining about the decor and service. Sigh...rookies. Let me cut to the chase, you don't go to a Dim Sum restaurant for the service OR the decor. You go for the FOOD. That holds true for a whole lot of Chinese eateries really. If you get great service or a clean, modern place, that's a bonus. The more hole-in-the-wall, the better the food (none of that Panda Express Americanized junk). I'd rather them save the money and keep the food prices normal than hike up the prices. For those wondering, yes, I AM Chinese.\n\nSo on that note, I will have to say that while the dim sum was not the best I ever had, it was still pretty decent. But that's not what impressed me - it was that they ACTUALLY had GOOD service. That's what made me laugh even more at some of the reviews. Try going to dim sum in LA, Houston or SF... Here, ALL the staff was really helpful. I mean ALL. From the busboys, to the cart servers, to the head people. You won't find that anywhere else. Granted it's not top-notch service that you expect but compared to other dim sum places, this is actually pretty good. I came with my aunts and uncle and they would ask for things like more tea, a specific item, hot mustard, etc. and either someone would quickly get it for us or the cart servers would leave their carts right in front of us and go in the back. You can't find that at most normal dim sum places. \n\nOh my, and they even speak REALLY good English and so patient! They even explain what they have instead of huffing and puffing and quickly opening and closing up lids expecting you to figure out what that dish is and if you want it.\n\nThey may not have the biggest selection of choices but if you can't tell, I was more impressed by the staff and that more than blew me away. One cart lady even recognized my aunt and uncle from another dim sum place that they used to frequent but now closed. That's pretty good.\n\nI will def. be back. Dim sum is like comfort food. 1
+Real Mexican food. The tortas are wonderful and reasonably priced. If you have not had a Mexican sandwich before, let me introduce you to The Torta. Carne asada, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, on a soft roll. No mustard or mayo. Yummy and a $4.99 a filling lunch. 1
+"I would rate it 3 stars, but the service was horrible. My buddy and I went for pick-up and he had an Entertainment Book coupon which was a \""""Buy one get one free.\"""" The guy working the counter wouldn't honor the coupon. He kept saying that they were running a special that was a better deal than the coupon. A line starting forming and we just paid the full price to avoid the hassle. Granted, if you are expecting to pay full price, it may be worth it. If you have a coupon, don't even think about it." 0
+Delivery boy never showed up. Manager does not seem to care. Not recommended 0
+"Horrible wait time I was so not impressed with their customer service...will not be going back Dr said \""""you have two weeks to get these exams done or you can look for another doctor\"""" YUP I will do so!!!" 0
+I've been to this store several times - in the past - and have tried the cheese, garlic, plain and combo bagels. This location is packed in the mornings with regulars: cops, locals, many of the people from my neightborhood, including a columnist from the Arizona Republic. I don't like their bagels. They're small, bland, and too dense. My favorite bagels are Costco's cheese bagels. Second runner up are Fry's cheese bagels. 0
+I was sent here by my husband. Great chiro, would absolutely recommend.\nEasy to make appointments, and awesome results. Treatments have significantly helped me. 1
+This is a small, mom & pop pet shop that's been around forever. The grooming isn't fancy, but it's good and reasonably priced. The grooming section is open for viewing, and there's a nice relaxed vibe. My dogs like coming here, which tells you something too. If you're an uptight yuppie this probably isn't the place for you, but if you need basic grooming and friendly people, give this place a try. They're open on Saturdays & occasionally close to attend dog shows. 1
+Great beds! Good prices. Ok service .. Huh? Duh? Wha? I work at a tanning salon and last year at band camp..... 1
+Since Mr. K's excellent review, Underwraps has made a few changes. (Hey! Maybe they read your review?) You can now order salads (five types from Asian or Greek to Caesar or Cobb) and the sides to chose from include potato chips (which ROCK and are made in-house), potato salad or pasta salad (they scratched the fries). \n\nThe grilled vegetable wrap IS tasty: kalamata olives, grilled squash, roasted green peppers, red onion, lemon vinaigrette, but I also really like to do the scrambled egg (crispy bacon, caramelized onion, tomato and melted provolone cheese). They even make it egg whites only for me!\n\nI do think a lot of their business is catering... and they've got some good offers. You can serve 11-14 people assorted wraps for just $50! \n\nThis place is close to where I work and it's not generally too crowded, so it's easy enough to get in and out. I'm gonna round up and give it four stars for taste and convenience! 1
+My girlfriend and I where totally lied to by everyone we talked to. Finally someone from finacial aid pulled me into a side office away from the enrollment counselors and pointed out bachelor's degree would cost a minimum of 90k... I recieve the maxium amount of grants and loans, I still would have have to pay over $1000 out of pocket every month to cover tuition... Throughout the course of the meeting I consistantly asked why my finacial wouldn't cover the total cost of tuition when at other schools (that cost the same per credit hour) I would be getting a refund to help cover the cost of housing. Everytime I asked it no one would answer me... They just tried to push me to the point of signing papers and paying the application fee... I went home, got online and did my own research, the reason their tuition ends up being more per degree is because they make you take 60 more credit hours... FOR THE SAME DEGREE!!!! If i was going to 90k for an undergraduate degree I would attend an Ivy league school... F$%^ THAT SCHOOL... The best part is when the enrollment counselor could see that I wasn't going to sign or pay anything until I did my own research, she started getting super aggressive to the point if she wasn't a girl the meeting probably would have ended voilently... How can she even get mad at me? If they wouldn't have lied to me in the beginning I wouldn't have been there... The situation felt like I was being screwed by a used car salesman... 0
+Dont Go Here! Please save yourself the $$$$$$ I got my degree here in fashion marketing. This school is a joke, its all sales they dont care about u they just want ur money. My best friend also went here and is now working for AI she told me about all the shady stuff they do to get ur money. She said since she works for them and knows the bs they pull she would have NEVER went here. All my close friends i went to school with cant even find a job to even pay for there loans. The jobs they send us are for retail....how lame you dont need a college degree to work retail! Two of my friends pay 500 a month for loans my other pays 1200. I only pay interest because my loans are deferred. I'm going to a reputable community college and getting a reputable degree. Oh ya FYI this school looks bad on your resume. i went on a job interview and the lady told me she felt really bad for me that i went there because she used to work there and they are a SCAM! 0
+I've come in here a number of times - it's a decent salad bar. They have salad options with the bar, and the soups are the best part. The freshly cooked pasta leave something to be desired. \n I used to really like it, but I find it harder to keep coming back. The service gets poorer all the time. They used to come around with fresh cookies periodically, but that has completely stopped - they will sell you some. The cashiers and managers are the biggest challenge. I get coupons by email, and every time I go in they refuse to honor them - they add some requirement that doesn't exist on the coupon. Both times I involved a manager, they were smug and blew me off. \n With no discounts, the price is pretty high. At $10 for a salad bar, I really would expect something more. 0
+"Montevida was a decent place to live for the year we were there. It became more inconvenient to get in and out as the light rail construction ramped up. The office staff had a \""""Can I help you?\"""" type of attitude as soon as the lease was signed as oppose to the \""""How may I help?\"""" they treat you with when trying to lure you in. The maintenance was okay. They usually had a quick fix approach as oppose to fully solving the problem. The apartment layout was nice and unique, spacious closets, nice bathroom. \n\nMy BIGGEST complaint was how they advised me to have the carpet professionally cleaned when we moved out, so that they would not include this as deduction from our security deposit refund. After turning it a signed receipt from the cleaning company (as requested), they have failed to remove this as deduction. After multiple visits and six months later, they have failed to refund this." 0
+Why does this place get 4 stars?? The food, even for diner food, was totally forgettable. My bf's breakfast burrito was nothing special and my gyros sandwich was ok but the pita was buttered. Not everything is better with butter! The place looked like the dining room at a retirement home. There were a few regulars but I would assume they go there because it is close to home not because the food is good. The one positive was our waitress. She was really helpful and funny with her regulars. However, she kept telling us 'I hope you're hungry ordering all that food'. We were expecting Saddle Ranch size plates the way she kept going on about the portion size! Totally not the case. His meal was actually on the small side. Very strange. This place is for AARP crowd. 0
+This one is located in a not-so-great area of town. Also, hard to get in and out of because of its location...19th Avenue...lightrail construction will be going on there for at least another year and a half and the whole place looks discombobulated. Very shady characters hang around that area, so please be careful there! 0
+Tried the plate. The rice is bland and oily, the Greek salad was ok, gyro meet was dry and beef meat was chewy, and calamari comes from a frozen package and was chewy and awful. Much better Greek places out there. 0
+"Went there with my husband and 2 kids. We are of Mexican decent and in there all you see is white people. They look at you weird or you catch them looking at you and pretend they weren't. Now for our waitress, I hate when she serves us. She is so snotty and looks at us bad she seems like she has no patience for Hispanic people because once she turns around to a table with white people she is all smiles. I just feel so uncomfortable at that place that every time my husband wants to go I remember her. I gave it a last chance this weekend and still the same. She's a white woman with green or blue eyes and red short hair.. just warning you if your Hispanic and you go there. If you are Anglo she will like you. Now for The food. . Its alright but doesn't have the real Mexican food feeling to it. The rest of the people who work there are nice and give you chips and salsa.. which I do like the salsa! Hope that if you go there you don't feel as uncomfortable as I do in there. The weird part for me is that I feel so uncomfortable in a \""""Mexican food\"""" and I'm Mexican. To be honest I do not recommend it the food is not worth going through what I did. Sorry Los compadres but I gave you many chances." 0
+I've been in to Karaoke Now a few times to get cables and other hardware that I needed for various music and karaoke things locally. The staff here is really good. They are very knowledgeable about the products they sell, and it's a lot more comfortable to buy things from here than it is guitar center or other places. Nothing against guitar center, they have a nice selection too...it's just a lot more comfortable (I feel) to deal with Karaoke Now than there. It's less intimidating and more welcoming when you walk through the door, and that is an instant sales point in their favor.\n\nAs far as the staff goes, Steve, Keith, Storm, and Michael all seem to specialize in specific areas and have always given me great advice when I came in, so it's likely that the things you'll buy here are more likely to last quite a while, since rather than other stores where their push is to sell things that are on sale, Karaoke Now's emphasis seems to be more on selling you a quality item that is going to be durable and reliable for you.\n\nThe music selection is pretty good, too. There are a few CDGs that were on the shelf that I wanted, but there were a few others that I might have to wait for. Their web site seems to be in transition too, so it was easier for me (at least recently) to call in or visit the store in person rather than go online. The products are there, but availability changes, so with my experience I found it best to call in or stop by to see what was new and what they had there. Even still, the most important thing (to me) was that they had the specific music equipment that I was looking for, and they did. :) This is a good store to go to whether you're a karaoke enthusiast, karaoke host, avid musician, or all of the above. Thanks! 1
+Food is really good. Service is terrific. The bartenders are fantastic. Try the shrimp fajitas. They offer other Mexican dishes in addition to fajitas. If you like frozen margaritas order them with Cuervo Gold...don't use the pre-mix frozen unless you get a shot of tequilla added to it. Also, they cook everything right there in the open. Be prepared to smell like a delicious fiesta after you leave. 1
+It was the most Horrible Mexican food I have ever put a fork to. I asked for a Shredded beef burrito and my wife ask for 2 soft Tacos, 1 Chicken 1 Beef. When I dug into my burrito, NO MEAT just all tasteless dried, re-fried beans. TASTELESS. Then my wife said her Taco's where bland and had a funny flavor. The meal was pretty bad. Save your Money and go the Chipolti Mexican Grill and get better tasting food and a better deal. Fajitas is just plain bad food. 0
+Shrimp fajitas and fresh tortillas make up for the lousy sides and the okay salsa. Best shrimp fajitas I've experienced to date although that may just be the MSG. Wish they would step up there sides though. 1
+We went here yesterday for lunch, it wasnt packed at all and the lunch prices are good. They start you off with chips and salsa. Nothing special at all, I usually love chips and salsa but this salsa was straight up pace picante or somethng similar. Do not go to this place and expect authentic mexican food. We then ordered drinks, Javier had a margarita on the rocks, he loved it and was the perfect flavor and perfect amount of alcohol. We both then got the fajita lunch special, he got chicken with the flour tortillas and I got beef with corn tortillas. It came out in a small skillet but I think it was a perfect portion, I left not feeling too full. Javier on the other hand was too full. He ate the flour tortillas, which were very thick and looked like pancakes. I preffered the corn, not as filling and doesnt leave you stuffed. Im glad I tried this place, I will go back if Javier wanted to, but I wasnt impressed. I could make the same thing at home. 0
+Love the handmade tortillas! So scrumptious.\n\nThe queso is awesome, but severely overpriced ($4? Come on).\n\nUsually always get the shrimp fajitas to share; only tried a menu item once, and it was good.\n\nLove it here; just not a fan of walking out smelling like grilled onions. 1
+Come hungry!!! The veggie fajitas are amazing!!! :) Onions, red & green peppers, black olives, zucchini, cheese & pico + sour cream. Awesome! Tortillas are fresh and I can't wait to go back!!! 1
+Went on Tuesday and got food poisoning later that night. Had the sirloin n shrimp. I am so exhausted from all the vomiting. Never will go back. 0
+Saturday night. Opening weekend of Spring Training. 1 chef. Long waits between food delivery. \n\nAyce is limited in variety unless you really like California rolls. There are 5-6 different ones. 0
+Great place for lunch. Service is good. 1
+"The pits man. my omelette was so watery and the \""""vegetables\"""" were sparse and looked like they were canned. Our server lacked knowledge about the menu too. boo" 0
+Great concept and super great breakfast! Order at the counter and in a few minutes great hot food! Jalape\u00f1o cornbread is amazing! 1
+My family needed someplace for breakfast yesterday morning on our way to the airport and google maps indicated that First Watch was close and well-reviewed. We were a little nervous about finding a decent restaurant in that part of Phoenix (let's be honest - in just about any part of Phoenix), so we were tremendously pleased when we found this place. The atmosphere was good, the restaurant clean, the staff friendly and attentive, and the food was surprisingly healthy and delicious.\n\nWe all enjoyed our meals and they got us out in plenty of time to catch our flights. If I found myself near a First Watch again I would definitely return. 1
+I was scheduled to stay here for 2 weeks, but decided after 1 to move to another hotel. Called on a Saturday and requested a refrigerator before Sunday check in. Then called on Sunday to confirm late arrival due to flight delay and requested a refrigerator before check in. Arrived past midnight on Sunday, and guess what NO REFRIGERATOR. The Air Con is extremely spotty - not sure why. The light overhead in the bathroom is broken, so took shower in the dark, and even after telling front desk to fix it, nothing is done. Also, needed to make the call to front desk on my cell because the room phone is broken! I expected a comfy bed, but nope. The mattress is like the ones you put in a baby crib, thin and not cushioned. The sheet was too big for the mattress, so it tended to bunch up in the middle of the bed during the night. The hotel staff really couldn't care less how this property is run. The sofa seems were coming apart and to me, that's completely unacceptable. I would have replaced that in my own home. Bad service on top of dated ugly decor (red granite, i had enough and left. Sheraton Crescent charged $80, while the Westin in Scottsdale was $89. So it was not even cheap! One has a certain expectation of Sheraton / Starwood properties and this one is an EPIC FAIL. 0
+I stayed for 2 nights Memorial Day weekend with my mom and kids and I was blown away by the great service provided. The staff was exctemely nice. The toom were beautiful and the beds were extremely comfortable. The kids loved the pools because one had a slide. I only wish they had valet and help with baggage. I will definitely be back. 1
+Wish I could give this one star. I wasn't expecting much other than a sandwich/sub...unfortunately it was the most boring, limp and flavorless sub I think I've ever had. I'll definitely avoid Blimpies going forward in my travels. 0
+This is actually kind of sad. The customer service here is very good. Food was served quickly and tasted fine. Here's my problem. I ordered a 3 pc meal. What I got was two pieces of chicken (leg & thigh) and the one thigh had been cut into two pieces. No, really, I'm not kidding! (see photo) WTF? Are you kidding me. Then, once you get to your table and sit down, you realize the Salt Police have left a note insinuating that your eating too much Sodium and you need some extra exercise if you want the salt shaker because you have to get back up and go get one. COME ON GUYS! For a $10 meal I want 3 REAL pieces of chicken and a salt shaker! Ugh! 0
+We were in from San Diego and all 6 of us loved our food. The portion sizes were huge, we could have shared. The service was excellent. And you can't beat 99 cent margarita's!! When we're in Phoenix again we'll definitely go here. 1
+I've been coming to this little spot for years now!! Its fantastic!! The secret is Taco Thursday! My family and I often make our way in on Thursdays for there taco special!\n\nDollar tacos and dollar house margaritas!! I mean how can you beat that?! For this special you get to choose between 3 taco options... Carne asada (my favorite) Beef Taco (only one that comes on a crispy shell) and the Fish taco (Yummmm). The margaritas are small but powerful! if you want something on the healthier side go for the fish taco with no tortilla its still awesome because the fish is always fresh! \n\nThe nice cute as a button ladies (all of them are wonderful) greet you with a smile and as soon as you sit down they bring over some chips and salsa but my favorite part is the AMAZING bean dip! ooooooh soooo good I could drink it! The cheese crisps are also to die for they come with green chilies (not spicy) so they give it a little something extra (sooo delish).\n\nAnother must try is there Tortilla Soup! Its hearty and full of think chunks of veggies including avocado! Great for someone who's not feeling so great (a touch of nani's cooking does the body good!!) \n\nCecilia is they most amazing server ever and I'm pretty sure my family would adopt her (basically has) if they could! She is seriously amazing its come to the point where we don't even have to tell her want we want to eat because she knows our order like the back of her hand! Shes always aware of whats going on in the entire restaurant and is always on her A-game!!! We love our Cici! 1
+Good cheese steak + good cheeseburger=SteakenBurger \n\nWhat else could we hope to see? \n\nGood sushi + good pancakes=SushiCakes \n\nGood Thai food + good omelet=ThOmelet \n\nGood Schwarma + good BBQ=SchwarBQ\n\nGood doughnuts + good custard=DoughTurd\n\nI can see we wouldn't want to go too far with this concept but it's working for SteakenBurger.\n\nI could have sworn I wrote a review of this place months ago. Are some of my reviews disappearing? The Yelp can't just give my reviews away because I have so many! \n\nSo SteakenBurger is a pretty solid sandwich place with big portions. Consider sharing a sandwich and fries here, you can always go back for more. \n\nIf they were closer to home I would go back. Ryan C's review brought me in when I was in the neighborhood. \n\nThe atmosphere is pretty basic, service was friendly and the food was pretty good and reasonable. 1
+Awesome burgers. 1
+I guess you really can't put lipstick on a pig. I will say this, it's nice inside all new building and equipment, but it's very much a westside gym. Many Raider hats and 0.0 eye candy. I would rather go to Moon Valley all the same new stuff but much better loking people. I will say this, it's good to see people in a gym that need to be there, and it also seems very gay friendly. 0
+If you have a special needs child don't count on them getting an education here! \n\nTo get an IEP done, it took 4 meetings as they could not do in one sitting. \n\nI am a single mother/grandmother raising my special needs grandson. \n\nRight now if my special needs child acts up, he is sent home and then suspend because the principal does not have time. The special needs teacher dropped him from her class... education denied. The school has know about his needs as he has been attending DVUSD since age 3. \n\nThey have been shoving him from one grade to the next and pushing him into the mainstream when he is not ready.\n\nThe DVUSD superintendent will not return your phone calls. \n\nNow I have to call the state superintendent & governors office so he can get an education. 0
+This place is awesome. I called ahead and said I needed a professional haircut and a beard trim. I explained I didn't want to lose too much length, as I LOVE my beard, but understand that some was necessary. The little Asian lady gave me an amazing trim. Lost almost no beard length, but looks extremely amazing. Easily a sixty dollar haircut and beard trim. But it's only a third that. I'm not even going to try any other barbers in the area. Extremely happy with the results and price. 1
+Same experience as other Yelpers. Order is usually WRONG in one way or the other. Won't return here! 0
+First, I'll admit I'm a die-hard Taco Bell fan... but beyond that, I've always gotten great service from this location. They're always nice to me in the drive-thru and their service is usually quite fast. I recommend it all the time. 1
+"I've been coming to Mr. Goodcents for a while and was interested in their \""""new\"""" toasted selections. I ordered their California Turkey club, they took my name and disappeared to the back only to come back out and continue helping customers. I figured it may take a minute or 2 so I let the customers behind me move ahead with their non-toasted selections. Quite a bit of time passed and what had to be 10-15 minutes later a lady emerges from the back with my sandwich. I got a \""""sorry for the wait\"""" and took my sandwich to my table. It was then I found out that the guacamole was left off, so all I had was a cheesy turkey sub. I then had to go to 3 employees to get this guacamole, with another \""""sorry\"""" to go with it. \n\nNeedless to say by the time this saga came to an end, the rest of my group was done eating and got to spectate as I ate my sandwich, as well as eating additional time off our lunch hour. Pretty disappointing, maybe all sub shops aren't equipped for the toasted game.....or maybe they could have better communicated the ordeal that was to come." 0
+I could eat subs for lunch every single day and never tire of subs. Usually I go to subway because of location and price, but when I want a real treat I order Mr Goodcents. I order the same thing every single time and consistently it is delicious. The delivery driver is so professional and she is a sweetheart. When I am feeling extra crazy I order chocolate chip giant cookie. All very delicious!! Not the cheapest but definitely worth it!! 1
+Always delicious. Really nice people as well. Only complaint is that the delivery takes a little while. If they delivered faster they would be the best. 1
+"A few weeks ago, I was on a nacho kick. I came here for lunch one day and decided to try out some nachos. I ordered the Caramba Super Nachos with Chicken. I had a water to drink. Total was right around $8.00. They give you a little bowl of chips with your order. I paid the lady my money and then took a seat. A few minutes later, my nachos were up. Here is how they were............\n\nCaramba Super Nachos- Before my nachos were even ready, I was really digging on their chips. They are thin, crispy and pretty darn delicious. I soon realized that these were HORRIBLE chips for nachos though. They were too thin and broke apart way too easily. These nachos were topped with the usual toppings like cheese, beans, pico, sour cream, guacamole etc. They came with 2 types of cheese....shredded and nacho. I'm not the biggest fan of nacho cheese on taco shop nachos. I prefer just shredded cheese. The nacho cheese tasted ok though so it wasn't nasty. The chips were really a killer though. I probably only had about 5-10 chips that I could actually scoop stuff up with. The rest of the chips were too flimsy, broke in half, or were covered with toppings. I gave up pretty quick and grabbed my fork, mixed everything together and ate it like it was a nacho salad. The chicken they use is a little funky too. I'm pretty sure its boiled. It didn't have much flavor and was too \""""wet\"""". I picked around most of it.\n\nOverall, not the least bit impressed. I doubt I am coming back to try out any of their other offerings. It wasn't gross/disgusting food, and I did eat most of the nachos, but for the price and taste, I will be heading elsewhere in the future." 0
+The original restaurant we were planning to go to was closed on Sundays. Reviews of this one encouraged is to go. We had the pollo fundido which was out is this world. There is so much chicken in it and lots of flavor. My husband had the caramba quesadilla and we were stuffed ! Great white sangria too 1
+Decided to try a new place ,so we came here. We're seated and waited on quickly. Ordered two patron margaritas and cheesy crisp with green chile. Salsa and chile very mild but not bad. I ordered burro favorito carnitas red enchilada style. My wife had combo platter. Besides the mild chili it was awesome great flavor and good size plate. My wife loved the combo platter and these bite size what I can only explain as a ball were great tasting had oozing cheese and pieces of green chili fried in a crust. And our server Patrick was the best server we have had at any restaurant we have been to. Friendly, attentive, and alway\nMade sure we liked everything and that we were doing good. So if you come here you might want to look for this guy. Great customer service. 1
+Not sure why such high reviews. Other than the friendly girl at the front counter this was pretty mediocre. There was a kind-of dirty-plus-cleaning products odor to the place, there was a bussing tray sitting right next to the ordering counter the whole time. The seats still had crumbs on them and the table some grease spots. There's no ambiance and are no amenities - pizza delivered on a plastic tray, cheap plastic dishes for eating it, paper or styrofoam cups for the serve-yourself drinks. This isn't an imaginative Italian restaurant with good food, table service,and nice tables and chairs. It's a cheap pizza place with vinyl booths, windows with hand prints, and get-it-yourself silverware.\n\nThe food - well, it was fine for the price, but there are tons of places that serve decent pizza these days. Granted this was better pizza than, say, Domino's, but that doesn't say too much. There was a decent amount of cheese, but it's not like the quality of ingredients particularly stood out. Pale tasteless tomato chunks, for example.\n\nI didn't see that this Barro's, at least, had much to recommend it. 0
+I really don't understand this McDonald's... This is the closest McDonald's to my house without having to get out of my car at Walmart... But let me tell you!! Probably one of the worst McDonald's I've ever been to as far as customer service and overall service.. They're never on time, my fries are always weak and if I order a large they never give me a large serving.. Always a medium serving in a large container... Its safe to say I'll be using the Walmart McDonald's or take the extended drive to another location.. 0
+HORRIBLE!!!!!! My husband and I wanted some good breakfast there were some mixed reviews on this place, so we decided to try it... I sat down and ordered the Strawberry Waffle and bacon, my husband ordered the chopped Steak and eggs... My SO-Called strawberry waffle came with NO strawberries and the bacon was thin as paper. I asked where my strawberries were to put on the top of my waffle and she said they were inside my waffle... MY WAFFLE LOOKED LIKE A BIG STRAWBERRY EGGO BUT FLATTER THAN A PANCAKE. To top it off my Husband got his SO-called chop steak and eggs...LMAO they brought him a fried HAMBURGER Patty dripping in grease! Sent it back, left and went to mcdonalds.... WAFFLE HOUSE MY ASS!!!!!!!!!! 0
+I really hate to do this. This restaurant is fit for those that think Taco Bell is a great place for Mexican food.\n\nThe buffet was pathetic and contained maybe 12 items (no white rice). My sampling of their offerings ranged from terrible to mediocre. China Garden has, hands down, the worst eggroll I've eaten.\n\nGiven the atmosphere of the place it was plain to see China Garden had regulars. One guy at the cashier even commented that he'd been coming since 1970. I don't get it. This is the worst restaurant I have ever dined at.\n\nThe staff and whom I presumed to be the owner/manager was nice and friendly but that cannot make up for the poor quality of selection and food. 0
+"Disgusting!!!! If I wanted reheated food I would have got a TV dinner for cheaper. My beans were burnt around the edges and you couldn't pick up the bowl it was so hot. Also our \""""waiter\"""" waited on us twice to take our order and get payment. We waited 15min for him just to bring the check." 0
+This place really isn't worth one star but since that's the lowest option I have...\n\nI have been here twice and really didn't enjoy the first trip. I enjoyed tonight's visit even less. We only came here to eat because our favorite restaurant was so packed we couldn't even find a parking spot. I ordered a cheese crisp with chicken on it. It took over a half hour to get our food. We sat there and waited and waited. Our waitress at one point said our food should be up soon and then we didn't see her for another 15 minutes. When my food arrived it was cold. Not wanting to wait another half hour for a replacement meal I scraped all the cold chicken (half of which looked disgusting, btw) off the cheese crisp and just ate the cold cheese/tortilla. My mom's cheese enchilada wasn't cooked either. The cheese wasn't even remotely melted.\n\nOur waitress took another 15 minutes to bring our bill and asked if we needed boxes. We said no. Another 5 minutes went by and she came back to get the card. By this time I was irritated. She obviously had too many tables and couldn't keep up with her workload. When she finally came back with our card she asked again if we wanted boxes. I finally told her that she should tell the people in the kitchen our food had come out cold. She apologized but after the excessive delays and the cold food, it's just not enough to make me want to eat here again. The only good thing I can say is the chips were good. 0
+On Sept 16th, we decided to try a new Mexican restaurant. This was our first time here and I gotta say we choose a good one....reasonable prices, friendly service, good food, with large portions. The margaritas were awesome, made by James & Sean. Thanks guys for a fun dining experience. We will be back! 1
+"The glorious review of this place on the TV show \""""Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives\"""" was a little surprising to me. I can't figure how they used those camera angles to make the place look so much bigger.\n\nYes, make no mistake it is located inside a Shell gas station. You can buy their pop or walk 10 feet and buy the Shell bottles of pop. This might be a novel feature of a \""""restaurant\"""" but it certainly cheapens it a little, to say the least.\n\nMy cheese enchiladas had cold, unmelted cheese in the middle. The bean burrito was fine. Prices were reasonable, but this certainly isn't something worthy of putting on a national television show about great food.\n\nThere's also no place to sit if you're there any time close to the usual lunch or dinner hours. There's no parking either, especially if people are using those few spots to go into the gas station for basic gas station items." 0
+I went there with wife for lunch. I saw review at Food channel network and we want to try our self. I ordered beef chimichanga combo and wife's ordered taco combo. We were not impressed. They put lots of tomatoes and bell pepper and not a lot of meat. All we tasted is salt. The food is expensive. We spent about $15 for both meals without drinks. We agreed that Carolina's is far better. We will not go back for sure................... 0
+Food is definitely authentic & very good. Salsa was too watery for my liking & not very zingy. Burritos were HUGE!!! 1
+Great people and even better food! 1
+Just moved to the area from out of state. Ate here once and not only was my family disappointed with our meals but there was a hair in the basket of chips that looked to be pubic hair! My husband took the basket to the counter and quietly showed the owner not wanting to make a scene. All that the owner did was closely examine the hair and turn his back not saying one word! Not even an apology! Never again will we eat there. 0
+The glowing Yelp reviews brought me here and it was good but not (in my opinion) deserving of the rah-rah-rah. \n\nNote that this is an order-at-the-counter type of place as opposed to a restaurant-restaurant. \n\nMy fish tacos were tasty although a bit bland. The actual fish was delicious and well prepared but the tacos themselves could have used a little zing. I did add the salsa that was given to us and that helped but it still felt like it missing something. 0
+Hit n Miss,,, and this one should have Missed.... \n\nCountry Ham, definitely left tout too long, and was not very good,, only had 2 bites out of it and determined NO WAY.. Waitress never questioned why I didnt finish it, oh well.. Not saying done on purpose, but none the less, will never be back at this location. \n\nFor a Waffle house, they may not be the cleanliest, but they are usually great food at a fraction of the costs.. love these places on road trips !! 0
+I eat at the Waffle House periodically. But this location profiles clients. When arriving to the waffle house we were given a regular menue. Then I noticed all the ither customers were getting the all you can eat menu. When I askes the waitress for the all you can eat menu she ignored me. So I thought she didn't hear me and asked her again. It was very obvious that she didn't want me to order off that menu. They were only for certain customers. So we left and I hear the waitress say she was rude. Really!!! If you haven't noticed we are in the 20th century. Were that traylor trash hillbillies bull isn't excepted anymore. I won't be.back shame on you. 0
+Didn't even know this place existed until about 2 or 3 years ago when I drove by it on accident. I've got to say I really enjoy Sportsman's Warehouse. Their prices are pretty decent, especially on firearms and ammo. I recently went there to look at some shotguns and the guy behind the counter (Terry) was very helpful. He was patient, asked good questions, and gave honest opinions of the models I was looking at. He wasn't pushy either, even when told him I wasn't financially ready to purchase yet. I will certainly be buying my shotgun from these folks when the time comes, not only for their friendliness and helpfulness, but their prices on what I'm looking for beat both Cabela's and Bass Pro. \nKnocked 1 star for one somewhat minor thing. While the folks behind the firearms counter have always been really good, other folks on the sales floor are less responsive and seem less approachable. Regardless of that though, everyone has always been friendly and professional. 1
+I have up and down run in with this place. It's too often down. This time was too much. I was not help by Bob. I asked a few questions and he acted as if I requested a personal loan from him. Very rude. If I can avoid SW I will. Thanks Bob you really made sure to ruin my experience. 0
+Just had my first visit here. Employees were so busy working they neglected to ask customers if they needed help. I overheard two employees talk about how slow it was. I bet if they spent their time helping customers BEFORE they are asked the day would go much faster. I left without being helped and cash still in my pocket.\n\nI won't be back as this store has a serious management problem. 0
+"My vehicle was damaged by a Chubb-insured customer. They were able to come to an agreement with the body shop through a local estimator. The estimator backed up the body shop. Chubb paid the claim in full, sort of.\n\nWhere they could improve is in customer communication and basic execution. They were quick to communicate at the outset, identifying an individual as the contact person. They were show to communicate after that; it became my responsibility. \n\nI thought the insurance company had authorized the body shop to proceed, but it was the body shop who had to call me to be sure. They used the wrong postal mailing address, despite being corrected twice. (The Post Office was the star, delivering it between post offices and in a special run to my house, for plain old first class mail!) Emails they claimed sent never arrived. \n\nThe contact person is apparently the department head, and doesn't return messages, nor do staff on her behalf. It's up to you to ask to be transferred to her staff when calling them. Maybe they are trying to save money on long distance? If it costs a buck to talk on the phone for a minute with a claimant, maybe you can save $5 on a claim by being non-responsive? When reached, they were all polite. \n\nThey have an interesting convention that the check \""""print date\"""" is several days after the \""""issue date\"""". So they talk about the \""""issue date\"""" on the phone, but not the \""""mail date\"""". Their postage meter was also predated 3 weeks. \n\nThis was a two star review, but now it's one because the check they canceled still went out from them after it was canceled by them! No communication. Unbelievable! \n\nMaybe this is standard for insurance companies?\n\n(Other than mine, State Farm!)" 0
+I've ordered twice from this location recently at different times of day, and not only was the estimated delivery time unusually long, but my pizza arrived nearly 30 minutes late both times.\n\nThe pizza itself was ok. 0
+Came here with my friend who was having problems with his laptop and they give a free 15 minute diagnosis. The guys there were great and spent plenty of time making sure everything was okay on his computer and after testing it and finding nothing wrong. He suggested the problem was probably internet related with my friends home service. Turns out he was right and it cost us nothing which is way to generous in my opinion. I had to come on here and Yelp about it. The place isn't fancy and is in front of the bowling alley on the NE corner of 35ave & Union inside the strip mall. Check it out if you have a chance and skip the Geek Squad! 1
+12/2/11: 10 minutes after I ordered my lunch, server returns to tell me my dish is very popular and it's going to be 20 minutes and hands me the menu. If my meal isn't here within 20 minutes, they will lose another star.... just not worth giving them 3 stars 0
+I really like the menu choices and the food always tastes good, but they really need to lay off of the cross selling and up selling here. First the hostess, then our server took turns telling us about how awesome the (expensive) specials were, then went on to tell us about the spendy wine choices.....hey, you can take the bottle home with you.\nThe final straw came when she brought the check and asked us if we would like to buy a ticket to a charity of some kind.\nMy point is, not everyone wants a sales pitch as soon as their butt hits the seat...next time we'll go to Carraba's or Babo...no sales pitch there! 0
+Terribly understaffed. Food ordered at reasonable time, but beverages were still not brought 25 minutes after being sat. Not exaggerating I was on an hour lunch break I was watching the clock. Can say much for the food because we had to leave before it was ready. May try for dinner but never again for lunch! 0
+Arrived at 12:48pm sat in the bar which is usually where we eat at Macaronis no service for ten minutes with only one other table in bar so moved to regular dining room, immediately got seated and took our drink order, asked if we would like some bread. She returned 5 minutes later with wine and water we never did see the bread. There were only 4 tables in restaurant and 2 servers so you would think service would be excellent...... well 40 minutes later she brings the salads to our table and then 4 minutes after that the main entr\u00e9e, so we didn't have time to eat our salad, food was good and when we finally got the bread it was not fresh at all. This is the second time we have had this experience at this restaurant and it will be the last. This place needs some new management. 0
+This is by far, hands down and without a doubt the worst food of any kind that I've ever seen at a restaurant. I got the house chicken and it was bone dry. It looked like they'd completely forgotten the sauce altogether. I mentioned it to them when I was taking it back for a refund and she seemed to think that the sauce was now just under the chicken or had been absorbed by the rice. I'd looked under the chicken and there was not one milimeter of sauce there. I'd tried the small amount of rice that was browned by some substance and I could barely stomach it.\n\nI have never in my life returned oriental food to the store before today.\n\nAside from the terrible food, the restaurant itself is a dive. I will never consider eating here again. 0
+"This is the pizza I grew up on in Chicago. Very thin and cut in squares (deep dish was for tourists). The Italian Sausage is good and not the \""""pellet\"""" stuff you get in other pizza joints. Try a green pepper, onion, and sausage. This location does not have seating so be prepared to pickup or get delivery." 1
+awful pizza cheese sucks sauce sucks crust sucks disgusting bonless wings the worst i ve ever had hard and old...same with the fries ranch was runny and gross.. only thing ok was the coke lol anyways definitely wouldn't ever eat there again anyone with any sort of standard for food and even pizza bc its kinda hard to mess up do not bother. pick up a frozen pizza it would be better :) 0
+6 mos later and still NO shutters! have finally contacted the registrar of contractors since the BBB is NOT an enforcement agency. Shuttercrafters wanted to discount my shutters and for me to pick them up and install them myself which will void my warranty and not guarantee me that these will actuallyt fit. I just remodeled my entire home, dealt with over 11 different contractors over the past 8 mos and not one has even come close to the unprofessionalism and thievery that Shuttercrafters has! This company has robbed me out of $1000 and left me high and dry! 0
+Coming to this McDonald's is like a box of chocolates, cause you never know what a your going to get. A smorgasbord of different experiences. \n\nParked for an iced coffee the last visit and then when it came it tasted like they gave up waiting for fresh coffee and brought me what they had left over from the night before...bitter. Two sips and out the window it went (I kept the cup, I did not litter). Seriously...parked for an iced coffee??? Plus they give me my HOT food to wait for a cold drink. \n\nWithout writing a book, my experience dictates that this location should only be visited during rush hours. The staff seems to lack the mental capacity to understand anything about quality, communication or consistency. \n\nManagement, I highly recommend you re-train your staff on actual McDonald's corporate procedures and learn the guidelines on what is considered fresh...and how to read a clock. 0
+You look up at the wall, and first you think it's a calendar. Then you realize there are THAT MANY different sandwiches that these people make. \n\nI had the turkey... it's pretty good. It's just a little deli place with booths and a couple tables. Kinda empty... but I would expect that since it's so easy to just drive by this place.\n\nThe cool little thing about this place is the helicopter hanging off the ceiling. 1
+Just had lunch here. Another great experience - you pretty much can't go wrong at Claim Jumper. I'm not a major salad buff by any stretch of the imagination, but I didn't want to fill up on anything so I went for one of their salads and man was I glad I did. I got the goat cheese and beet salad - walnuts, beets, mixed dark greens, papaya, cherry tomatoes in a citrus sauce with goat cheese. The cheese pretty much amounted to a tiny bit of sprinkles on top of the salad, but that didn't matter because it pretty much became my favourite salad of all time today after only having it once. Highest praise I can give to a dish basically. The Yelp app failed to lock my location so I couldn't do a checkin; apart from that, a five star visit.\n\nNo idea why the Yelp info shows this place as being in Scottsdale though. It's N Phoenix, at the 101 and I-17. Submitted biz change to have this corrected. (I was wondering why the CJ's didn't show up on my Yelp app on the cellphone for checkin; now I know..) 1
+A good amount of good food for a good price.\n\nThe seating is limited to approx 5 big tables which seat 6 each.\n\nI ordered a #11 combination meal which included a hearty amount of beans and rice along with an enchilada and tamale for $5.99. \n\nTheir menu is huge though and contains many distinctive Mexican dishes that I've not heard of but I'm sure are delicious. 1
+"We don't have Cracker Barrell in CA so we always stop in for some country cookin' while visiting AZ. Today we learned they changed the menu and removed some of our favorite items. They added a few menu items that do not compliment their \""""country comfort food\"""" theme. I guess their executives don't know who their customers are or why people choose their restaurants." 0
+Bamboo has the best orange chicken you can ever find. They use only fresh high-er quality foods. \n\nRoaches are not fun, but the salad place next door went under so I imagine things are being stirred up. \n\nPlease try Bamboo for yourself. 1
+Wow, Daren says this place has the best orange chicken and I don't know if I could find him to be MORE WRONG. No offense to Daren, he's a good guy with good reviews but this chicken was terrible. It looked and had the texture of calamari - NOT chicken. The sauce they drown the things in was excellent but the texture of the chicken was disgusting. I couldn't possibly ever go back here simply because of that. I'll stick with China Chili's orange chicken, thank you. 0
+Stopped in here while traveling for work. The sushi sign in the window caught my eye. It's a small dining room, but the decor is nice.\n\nThe gal at the door was friendly, but my server seemed almost annoyed by me. She did the basics, but didn't refill my water until she brought my bill. She also didn't bother to mention their happy hour specials and brought me the special menu only after I asked.\n\nI had the blackened chicken and shrimp with veggies. It had a peppery teriyaki flavor.The chicken was great, but the shrimp was over cooked. Overall it was pretty decent, but nothing super special. I had half a california roll as my side dish and it was not so great. It had artificial crab that just had a strange taste.\n\nIn the end I left full and satisfied, but I don't think i'd go back. 0
+Perfect place to come to for a drink after work or dinner with the family. Just across the parking lot from the AMC 30 so it the perfect place to come for dinner and a movie. The staff is always friendly and just about everything on the menu is good. 1
+"I recently went to this Chili's for lunch and being lunch it was fairly busy. I ordered the bacon ranch quesadilla and after a couple of bites there was this nasty hard stuff in the quesadilla. My waitress didn't come check on me for a long time so I just sat there making faces. Finally, the manager was checking on the table next to mine, saw my face and asked if everything was alright. I showed him the hard plastic like pieces in the quesadilla and at first he tried to say it was burnt cheese. He leaves to get my waitress after I bang it on the table to show him it's not burnt cheese. The waitress comes over and says \""""well what do you want us to do?\"""". I tell her I just want my bill so I can leave. The only reason they are getting 2 stars instead of 1 is because when she came back they comped my quesadilla, so I paid for my drink and left and won't be visiting again." 0
+Poor and inconsistent service. \n\nRates are high with requirements other rental companies dont have not to mention it was like they were doing me a favor for me to spend 600 bucks with them. \n\n Don't even try to rent if you use a debit card need everything from references, utility statements and first born. \n\nRecommend checking other rental agencies that appreciate return customers and more than likely have better rates. 0
+Called technical support for problems, was given no resolution to my internet connectivity. When I asked to speak to the operator's supervisor, he hung up on me. I called back to find out his shift was over... over paying for shotty internet, constant disconnects and no technical support. Cox is terrible. Why are there no other options for isp's? Is this some kind of monopoly? How do they get away with this shit? 0
+"When I signed up for my apartment, it included a $25 Cox credit for signing up. That credit never appeared. When I called, they told me to wait a couple months for it to be applied to my account. A couple months later, they claimed they \""""would never offer that promotion\"""", despite me speaking to Cox about it several times. It ceased to be worth my effort to pursue, which was their plan all along.\n\nRecently, my Cox internet service started going out several times a day, so I called them, and they sent a tech out to investigate. I was informed there would be no charge for this service.\n\nThey had to come twice, but my service stopped disconnecting, so I was happy. That is, until I received my bill.\n\nThey tried to charge me $100 for fixing their internet service. When I called, they informed me that they had reviewed their records, and that the charge was \""""billable\"""" and thus was \""""non-reversible\"""". I informed them that I had reviewed my records, and unfortunately my bill was \""""non-payable\"""" and had a note on it saying \""""good luck getting the money\"""". They relented.\n\nI asked them what I had to do to make sure this didn't happen again, and how I would know I wasn't being lied to about a service call being free. They told me I'd have to ask the dispatcher to note in the service call that it was non-billable. I asked whether doing his job for him would make it so I didn't have to call them anymore. She seemed uncomfortable for some reason...\n\nIn the last 2.5 years, the price has increased dramatically. It's gone from $25, to $30, to $50, to $54, to $56, now to $63. Too damn much for terrible service and incompetent support.\n\nP.S. If they're gouging you too, call and ask to speak to retentions. Tell them your friend Andy is paying $44/month for 6 months. If you get a difficult one, don't waste your breath - hang up and hope for someone cool." 0
+The worst !! Simply no words to explain the 45 minute wait two days in a row trying to fix a problem. After two days trying and a total of more than 1hr 30 minutes we got a hold of a nice lady who said that she could not help repair email access. That they will charge $90 dollars to resolve the problem directly The very nice and calm lady (gotta give her that) simply had no way of helping. She had no access to email, could not receive emails, could not join.me, could not share creen, couldn't practically do anything other than answer the call and charge $90 dollars extra for the already overpriced cox service. 0
+"Wendys hasn't been Wendys for years now. It is owned by Arbys. But either way this is a very good \""""Wendys\"""". If anyone noticed, the food turned to crap awhile ago. If you are craving Wendys, this one is pretty much the cleanest in the area. The workers actually seem to care! This is my favorite Wendys." 1
+Worst Ross ever!! Hard to find and it is always empty and never good finds. after a few trips I will not going back to this one!! 0
+Fantastic food. New work location for me, and this was one of many food places nearby. Food was delivered quickly, hot, tasted great, and all in all was the best I'd had in a while. The tea was ice cold and fresh too which was a big deal for me - too many FF places will serve tea that's been sitting out for hours and starting to sour. 1
+Total dive... not a single pretty dancer in the joint! Don't waste $$$ on overpriced admission. 0
+Prices are very reasonable, the staff are very nice, and kids can get their toes polished with a design for only $5! \n\nThey also play really good movies! Haha ... You never know what will be on when you pop in :) 1
+They water down their shots...big time . I'm not talking one the rocks. They actually put water in the bottles! How cheap can you be to take my hard earned money and not give me what I paid for after a long day at work?? New management sucks period. They had a long time to make improvements but they didn't even try. Don't even come here for the burger anymore which was the only reason I came back when the new owners took over 0
+Great little airport. It has a nice restaurant inside with neat model airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Nice little lobby too. 1
+Joe has been taking care of all of my isnsurance needs for many years and his staff has done a great job notifying me ahead of time when something is overdue to avoid any issues. Thnak you Joe! 1
+I can't remember how we came upon this company, but dealing with this company last year was very pleasant. After calling several A/C companies, we settled on having this company put in the new A/C unit with a good warranty on it. We had a Carrier unit put on and it was in the middle of the range in terms of price - not the cheapest nor the least expensive. \n\nI think after everything was said and done, it was close to $7K for a new ground unit to adequately cool an almost 1800 sq ft home in central AZ. \n\nThey did not try to high pressure sell us or anything. Once we decided and set up the appointment, they came at the time they said they would and installed the outside unit as well as replaced the heater coil or whatever it's called up in the attic.\n\nWe were up and running in no time and the electric bills have been lower with a new more efficient unit. It keeps the house cool and works great. We typically don't run the unit in the winter - the heater, so at least part of the year it gets rest.\n\nWould use this company again. Very professional. 1
+I've been playing hockey at Castle for years, and the only reason I go here is because its the only half way decent place to play inline hockey within an hour of me. The arena is in the crappiest part of Phoenix and the building itself is some corny Castle, it looks like a kids' play pen. The building gets way too hot in the summer, the rink is not cleaned enough, and the officiating is horrible. The league fees are also too expensive, if it goes up one more dollar I wouldn't play there anymore. The locker rooms are way too small to fit a team of 8 guys. The leagues are not very popular, with only 4 teams per league. Too many travel players play on the lower leagues, when they stick to the top league. Whenever it rains, the games are canceled because the roof is a sieve. The only reason this place got 2 stars instead of 1 is because I love hockey and I'm always in a good mood when I go to play. \n\nFor those of you who don't play hockey, Castle also has a crappy soccer field with boards, or you can play inside on the roller rink...ha! There's a gym upstairs but I never see people going there. 0
+Well, that was delicious. The Don, I think it was, with chicken, marinara and no green peppers. Sheesh! I just ate it 6 hours ago and I want another right now. 1
+Excellent food! Have been here many times over the years- both dine in and take out, and it is always excellent food. Amazing pizza and wings. Their teriyaki sauce is superb. Top notch. Will be a customer for years to come. 1
+Good Pizza and Wings. I'd rather have Sardella's than Pizza Hut or Domino's.\nThey also have great week day specials. Excellent customer service is a plus!!!! 1
+great place, staff and food, plus 50% off every monday on pizzas and toppings. 1
+It had been a long time since I had eaten at a Garcia's and I was kind of looking forward to it. Last one I actually ate at is now a Popo's. I think I'll go to Popo's. If the rudest hostess in all of Phoenix doesn't put you off the lack of air conditioning certainly will. I'll be happy to see all the Garcia's close again. And to the rude hostess, I hope you lose your job. 0
+We're weekly shoppers here and this week was the worst so far! They were out of the Frys 18 pack eggs with no one in the freezer to help. All the the time we're hearing intercom calls for help at the cashiers. We get ready to check out and they're backed up big times! Another intercom call for help but no one comes. Finally get through only to have Richard the worst bag person I've ever seen. He spent more time looking at his watch than paying attention to how he was bagging our groceries! I'm hoping they were just having a bad day!!! 0
+Awesome! Honest and fair. Will do business again. I came from Gene's Auto Worx in Tempe. Gene's is shady.. 1
+UGGGHH ~ DON'T do it!!! I really wanted 2 like this place but it's not a 'Gr8' anything except @ giving violent lengthy sessions praying 2 the porcelain gods as a result of giving them a try (a gamble I was pretty quickly sorry 4 having taken if it weren't 4 my lunch companion's insistence).\n\n I wasn't expecting much & everything I tried seemed 2 b @ the right temp & most items ranged from decent-good tasting, but 15 min8es in I fell ill w/ severe pain & loud thunderous disapproval stemming from my extremely unhappy stomach. Not sure exactly what the culprit(s) were, but I noticed the lo mein noodles were far greasier than they looked present8ion~wise b4 being on my pl8. I also had some green beans & mixed veggie dishes in addition 2 some EFY, couple bites of an imit8ion crab looking casserole, & a couple Crab Puffs w/ the red sweet n sour sauce. Whatever disagreed w/ me certainly gave me a 'sour' stomach & such painful forceful heaving that I thought I'd literally c my guts coming up any moment as I felt pretty much turned inside~out.\n\n I wasn't intending 2 visit their restrooms as I have a gr8 disdain 4 public 1s (which turned out 2 b a 'case~in~point' why) but it was either that, or lose it all @ the table. If u need 2 throw up, the condition of the bathrooms or even on ur way 2 them will easily push u over the edge (not that I needed it as I barely got there w/o cre8ing a spectacle as it was). Funky rancid stench & stepped on fortune cookies etc carelessly left in ur path on ur way there as u pass kitchen/janitorial workers who r 2 busy hanging around the soda fountain thinking it's a QT.\n\n Do urself, ur body & health a favor of skipping this place. I've never been so sorry as I was yesterday 2 give the benefit of the doubt 2 an establishment by unknowingly risking myself in the process. I guess it coulda been worse = by spending full amount instead of the discounted price (thx 2 a coupon) 2 get an instant case of food poisoning. I wouldn't wish this on any1 & this has got 2 b the most Excruci8ing bout I've ever encountered ~ & I've experienced a couple b4!! Service was ok, interior outd8ed & in desper8 need of an upgrade (esp the latrines which were equivalent 2 rest~stop bathrooms @ best)!!\n\n Well, can't say I didn't give them a shot but take heed, ur better off not giving them the same chance I gave 2 prove I shoulda been more cautious about the neg8ives st8ed in previous reviews....... This is a case of shoulda stuck w/ my 'gut' so I could keep mine, instead of being talked in2 something against my better judgement..... ;-( 0
+"We call this place \""""The Brass\"""". Our friends first introduced us to The Brass a few years ago. Since then, we've stopped by here every time we're in town. It's a really big place full of hidden treasures.\n\nI enjoy browsing the glass showcases, which encompass nearly 1/2 of the place. There are tons of sports collectibles and every once in a while a Star Wars or Star Trek collectible worth buying....either way, it's fun to browse the goods.\n\nThe most recent visit, we spent a few hours in this place. The Better Half (TBH) and I didn't find anything this go around, but had a blast anyway.\n\nOverall, it's one of our favorite antique/used items store.\n\nReturn Factor - 100%" 1
+Manager : Lack of management skills and has no understanding about customer services/support. Need to learn how to treat customer with respect. \n No more shopping at this store. 0
+First let me say I'm a picky eater love good food a friend took me here so was not my first choice da price was good da food ? Let's just say my first and last time hopefully. 0
+This place is slow. Took my truck in for an oil change. 2 Hrs later it still hasn't got done. Hasn't even moved from the first position in line. That's two hours of my time sitting in a horrible waiting room. Wal-Mart would have been better. If you want to waist your day then defiantly take you vehicle here for an oil change. Slow.............. 0
+"I didn't think to write a review of Boogie Music until very recently, but figured better late than never. As a band geek for many, many years, this was a favorite place to go for all my band geek necessities. They always had what I needed, and they knew their shit.\n\n(A short history of my musical past: picked the alto sax as \""""my\"""" instrument in 4th grade, was in all sorts of bands up until my freshman year in college, and after that kind of put it aside for a long time until recently.)\n\nIt wasn't until about a year ago, that I actually needed to visit their store again. I was attempting to get back into playing my sax, but noticed that the pads on the keys had deteriorated. Age and the dry Phoenix climate had pretty much wrecked the leather. So, I was in need of getting them replaced. I shopped around, asking different music stores if they could do the repair and how much it would cost. (I knew it could end up costing a few hundred dollars.) \n\nIn the end, Boogie got my business. I knew they'd be reliable and honest. And, I was right. I brought my sax in, and the person I spoke to looked at my sax and pointed out the problem pads. He didn't try to pressure me into getting all the pads replaced, but was respectful with my decision to just get the necessary ones replaced. He explained to me what they would do and answered any questions I had. The price was really reasonable, and they had it ready for me within a week. \n\nWhat's even better is they are a full-service music store. They've got it all and more! Guitars, amps, drums, band instruments, keyboards, DJ and sound equipment, sheet music, music lessons, and even the ability to rent equipment for big events. \n\nIf you are ever in any need of anything music-related, definitely check out Boogie music." 1
+Great food, terrible service - I recommend it only if your eating TO GO. 0
+I have been going to this place for years. However, not in the last year. Went there last night and the service was dreadful. The place was very hot and dirty. The food was similar to what you would get at Taco Bell. The burro I had was full of dried out chicken and nothing else. The beans taste like they were from a can. Really disappointed. 0
+Lenny's is a west valley legend. I think most locations are independently owned but they seem to have the same food. If you are in the mood for a great, greasy burger this is the place to go. There isn't a burger in town that can come close to Lenny's! 1
+A dear friend of mine turned 40 in January and her mother arranged for a get together to celebrate her birthday here. I was a little put off at the idea of a pool hall and when I looked up the location, I realized this had some other name when we were in high school and has been around for a long time. \n\nThe whole Metro Center area has changed a lot over the years. Back in the 80's it was a great place to cruise (when we weren't on Central Avenue), but I digress. I borrowed mom's car, drove from Sun City and arrived close to the start time of the get together. I have been friends with Kari since we were 15 and by coming to town for her birthday weekend, was able to see some women I hadn't seen since we finished high school(back in 1989, yeah I know....)\n\nI had very low expectations and I was glad. The place is pretty run down but super low key. Had I been there for other reasons, I would have entered into one of their nightly poker tournaments, but I was there for other reasons. There was a small group of people for this shindig-around 15 at one point but really about 10 for the long haul. No one ended up playing pool, but there were tons of tables, along with darts and some video games. They had a great jukebox and we had a blast playing all sorts of music from several different decades. They offer food (no one ordered any), a full bar and lots of specials on beer. The cocktail waitresses were very nice but that could be because I tip very well, but it was fun. \n \nThis place could use a really good cleaning as I left smelling like something stale/moldy. Not such a good thing when only in town for the weekend with limited clothing. Thank you Febreeze! 1
+Everything about these subs are great: the meat, the toppings, and even the bread is delicious! Its worth a trip just to read the signs and bumper stickers. 1
+Ewwww they have very dry roast beef and they use canned mushroom yucky. Never going back....... 0
+Craig's Custom Upholstery re-upholstered my truck bench seat. They matched the original pattern however upgraded the fabric to leather. They also recovered the sun visors for me. Great workmanship, decent price, and they finished before I expected them to. I will go back! 1
+"I wish I had talked Zoe into Siu Wok...\nUgh. Ok, this place is cheap. That's always a plus. We wanted take-out from the buffet. You get a card (kinda like at Chino Bandito) and mark what you want from the buffet. Hostess takes card to the buffet and fills your take-out box. Ok, here is where she actually GETS stars. My box was full. Overloaded. Always a plus, as Chinese take-out is always good the next day. Lo Mein, sesame chicken, egg roll (she gave me 2!), beef with broccoli, some shrimp thing and BBQ pork ribs. \n8.18 with tax for what has turned out (so far) to be 4 meals. There is a complete lack of flavor for most of the dishes. The only one that actually HAD flavor was the ribs. The rest? MEH. I never use \""""meh,\"""" but in this case, it works.\nThere was only one packet of soy sauce in the bag. No sweet and sour for my egg rolls. The lo mein? No flavor. Shrimp thing? Actually had shrimp in it, but, still, no flavor.\nI'm a bit pissed, because I had a real craving for Chinese food. What I really got was Grandma making Chinese that Gramps could eat without feeling it the next day.\nMe, I'm not feeling this place at ALL. \nThe only thing that got them stars was the size of the take-out portion and the price. \nMEH." 0
+this was my first visit to a Sizzler and I thought it was pretty good. The shrimp dinner I ordered was not that great but the salad and dessert bar made up for that. The place is no Golden Corral by any means but what they got is pretty good , you will leave with a full belly . the service was good and I was able to make a strawberry shortcake from the dessert bar. So I will say YAY I am a fan! 1
+My family and I went up to Flagstaff to play in the snow! So we come into Town and spot a Sizzler. Famous chicken and their salad bar, prices for quality far over priced. Very disappointed !!\n. Von Louis Thomsen \n (623) 512-7060 0
+Have not been to a Sizzler in decades, but the quality of food and service at this location was pretty spot on. The salad and soup bar and ice cream was only $6.49 at lunch (2 bucks more if you want taco/hot bar which looked very average). They had four soups and the best of the two I tried was the Chicken rice gone wild, which was loaded with stuff. French onion was decent too (add croutons) and two other creamier soups were untried. The salad bar was well stocked and had every veggie you possible could have needed, plus endless slices (still in the shell) of avocado which is a great addition. Plus, there is a waitress who refills drinks and brings you your choice of famous cheese toast or rolls or in my case both and you can get more of either. The cheese toast is pretty addicting. Most customers speak spanish, but that is just the area and the food is well worth the price if you are around this neck of the woods. 1
+I came across this place craving wings, as I walk in I see a cashier with a what do you want face. She did not greeted us. I look at the menu (on the wall)to see what can I have I ask cashier what she recommendes she carelessly with a smirk on her face say I dont know....wtf... you work here and you dont know what is good what kind of service is that. I totally ignore her ok its 6 of us at home just give me a mini bucket of suicide wings. The flavor on wings were ok, good flavor thats why I give a one star cause if it to customer service ill give no star. They seriously need to get rid of her. 0
+"I took takeout so my review will be somewhat limited. \n\nFirst impression ... you come in and the place looks tired. Not bad, but kind of like \""""I wish you would go away so I can rest\"""" tired. \nWouldn't want to actually eat there, but for the 10 minutes it took it was ok. Didn't try Mongolian but it looked ok.\n\nCan't beat the takeout. $6.99 (takeout or reinstated price?) for a 3 section styrofoam box that you can fill to your little heart's content. As long as the lid can close comfortably ... there is a sign to this effect.\n\nThe buffet was average. I stuck to the appetizer-type stuff and filled it up. Ultimately it was enough for 2 or 3 meals. Not bad for a set price. However, if you're craving quality Chinese, this is not it. Not by a long shot. Good for a day when you're not picky about taste (not bad, mind you) or content.\n\nTakeout also came with a container for soup. The hot and sour did look awesome, with large chunks of tofu, and it was one of the better ones I have tried. Upon request, the attendant also filled a large bag of crispy noodles for me to take along. They did have little cups for sauces, but the hot mustard looked plastic and congealed. Scary to eat, scary to taste so I left it there. And there was no plum sauce to mix it with. \n\nI was surprised that they didn't have a regular menu also, but all buffet, all the time ... \n\nwill I go again ? one of life's questions, yet to be answered. And asked ..." 0
+So I live in the ghetto and this is the Home Depot I go to even though there is one a tad closer to my house. \n\nThe staff here is always very friendly and very very helpful! On my recent trip Denny in the hardware section was beyond helpful, I wouldnt have been able to complete my project without his help! \n\nThe Hubs and I also purchased carpeting from here for our bedrooms. They look great and were installed quickly! 1
+Nothing but a place that steals your money. First, it took so long for a simple order to ship/arrive that the patient died (really). Trying to get these now-useless items returned was an email and phone nightmare. The products were eventually picked up and, as of this date (6 months after the return), still no credit.\n\nI used to get dozens of emails and banner ads. After the sole my money, zip. This simply indicates we are looking at a deliberate case of consumer fraud/theft.\n\nStay away! 0
+This is a pretty basic mall with mostly lower-end and/ or privately-owned stores. I think that the few exceptions are Victoria's Secret, GNC, and Burlington Coat Factory. You'll find plenty of stores for cheap women's clothing, some play areas for kids, shoe stores, and more shoe stores.\n\nThe targeted clientele is clearly a younger Hispanic crowd as some of the larger stores include Spanish in places where you'd normally see English. I enjoyed cruising through it though, if nothing less, to check out something different. 0
+Usedto come here all the time in high school, but it has slowly become more and more ghetto. A decent mall, cheap stuff. 0
+I am forced to give this dining experience one star since no stars or negative rating is not an option. Besides the poorly attentive, or lack there of, wait staff, the food was deplorable from cold potato skins to horrible & incorrect sandwiches. It took forever to even get the bill or table cleared. This restaurant would be better served as a parking lot for the better surrounding establishments 0
+Great food! Great service! 1
+best food in the west valley and awesome service!!! 1
+I grew up playing Maryvale, from when I was 5 I took John Martin's Summer Swing School. It would be all day on the golf course, kind of a summer camp kinda deal. I probably have played here 200+ times over the past 20 years. There have been a lot of changes both for the good and the bad.\n\nThis is a classic William Bell design, with elevated tees and greens, mostly bunkered in the front. It's compact in design and everything flows together well, and there are some great risk reward opportunities. Some of the standout holes are:\n\n#3, a great 420yd par 4 dogleg right. It is really tempting to try to cut the corner, and if you hit a right side drive high enough, you can carry the mounds and trees and leave yourself a short wedge in. Hit in the trees and its an easy bogey.\n\n#5 is a very tempting driving hole. at 302 yards one can put the ball on the green if you hit even a somewhat long ball. If you miss either way, you'll have a tough time saving par. I've probably had less pars here than any other hole on the course, its always birdie or bogey.\n\n#13 is very much the same situation as 5, but you have a huge bunker in front of the green. Again, a big shot off the tee can put you in a great birdie position, or a nice cut will put you on the green, but bogie is easy. \n\nThe place is never in good shape, but the course is fun, it's cheap, and appropriate for the advanced player or a beginner. The course is as tough or as easy as you want it to be. My days of shooting consistent low 70's are over here, but I still have fun. 1
+= = = = = = CLOSED = = = = = =\n\nCame over here to enjoy another 2-Star lunch & get blown around by the outdoor coolers sitting on tables INSIDE this place blowing like a hurricane, but CB2K here is now so closed that it's hard to even tell where the place used to be in this ghost town shopping center! :-O 0
+Refusal to give a kid a courtesy cup of water! We live in Arizona & from what I understand it was 100\u00b0F today, the kid was drenched in sweat and you would not give him a cup of water?? WOW making $0.50 is apparently more important than helping prevent a heat stroke. Did I mention it was for a kid?! Unbelievable!!!!! 0
+Oh Pizza Mart. You were our go to place when I was a little girl growing up in Mesa. How can you beat the delicious CHEAP large pepperoni pizzas for $3.75 (back in the '80's and '90's). Then a 10 cent ice cream cone. You had the best old school video games ever. You are a true Mesa landmark! 1
+"The one thing that cannot be disputed about Lim's -- a well-established restaurant in the West Valley -- is that the service is very friendly. \n\nOkay: that was the generous part of this review. Buckle your seatbelt: this isn't going to be a smooth ride.\n\nOnce again, my theorem about YELP has been confirmed: the more stars a restaurant has, the more you should avoid it. I'm convinced that every prisoner released from Sheriff Joe's tent city is promised a $20 bill for their first night's meal in freedom, PROVIDED they write a review on YELP. How else can one explain the 4 and 5 stars for this place? Certainly, it couldn't be for the fluorescent lit diner atmosphere ... and it certainly couldn't be for the food ... could it?!?\n\nThe Hot n Sour soup was okay. My partner thought it too sour. Hello! The \""""sour\"""" isn't in the name to make it sound pretty. I didn't think it too sour at all and they certainly don't skimp on ingredients: the soup is loaded. From there, however, it started going downhill faster than a snowball down the side of a steep ski run.\n\nThe egg rolls, too, weren't bad ... a bit greasy, but filled almost exclusively with cabbage, which I like. But the two dishes specifically mentioned in reviews here -- the Devil Beef and the Mu Shu Pork -- were as disappointing as a visit to the U.S. Senate. Unfortunately, the quality of the food matched the Senate's performance, too. Even before I could open my mouth, my other half said what I was thinking when they brought the beef out: \""""My God! It looks like someone's already eaten it!\"""" Mushy, grey, and in spite of the jalapenos in it, bland. Sort of like Senator John McCain, except it wasn't demanding we go to war in Syria. And while it is advertised in the menu, Chinese food with ... jalapenos?!? Chinese-Mexican fusion?!?! \n\nThe Mu Shu Pork was something I'd never seen before in the many years I've eaten Chinese: pre-rolled Mu Shu. Usually, they bring you the wrapping and the filling is on the side and you make it yourself. Not here: they do it for you. That by itself might have been acceptable to all but the Mu Shu Pork fanatic. But what wasn't acceptable was the salt level in the food. Unless you have a high tolerance for salty food, prepare to have lots of water nearby and watch your blood pressure go into the 150s over 110!\n\nService was fast, but almost like something out of a bad comedy about Chinese restaurants: everything was brought at once, regardless of how close you were to finishing the previous course. The only thing they DIDN'T do was observe you from a distance and wait for you to finish eating.\n\nIt pains me to give a bad review to a restaurant, which is obviously trying to please its customers. In this case, however, I'm afraid the review is fully justified. I don't know who the people are on here, who think this is quality food. I can only say to that one person, for example, who said he/she wishes this place was closer so he/she didn't have to drive all the way here: KEEP DRIVING! \n\nI rarely leave food on my plate and, when I do, I always ask for a doggie bag to take the leftovers home. In this case, I left food on the plate and almost shouted \""""no\"""" too enthusiastically when I was asked if I needed a box to take the remainder home. Oh God in Heaven: NO!!!!!" 0
+"Whipped in here for lunch today & got situated in a comfortable booth for my first ever visit to this Macayo's. It's a big, very nicely styled place, & I ordered from the \""""Mex & Match\"""" special menu that's available on weekdays. You choose 1 or 2 main items & 1 or 2 sides. Right away (even though it was noon), my server showed up with a BIG bowl of chips & a cup of their TERRIFIC chunky salsa to get me started!\n\nI ordered a Chile Relleno & a shredded beef hard taco for my main items, & Tortilla Soup & veggies for my sides. Soon my soup arrived, chock full of chicken breast meat, avocado, cheese, & more. This also was VERY, VERY GOOD!\n\nAt the appropriate time my main platter arrived, with a BIG Pablano Chile, stuffed with delicious Oaxaca cheese, a good-sized shredded beef taco, & a large serving of steamed vegetables, including zucchini, broccoli, carrot slices, & red bell pepper.\n\nPeople rant that, \""""Ooh, it's part of a chain!\"""" or \""""Ooh it's Gringoized, Americanized Mexican food\"""", or whatever. What a bunch of caca toro! Get your burro & get over here ahorita, because this place is \u00a1CINCO ESTRELLAS, PERIODO! :-))\n\nMex & Match with 4 items \u00a1precio barato! a $8.79." 1
+The lemon chicken is amazing the orange chicken is amazing the egg drop soup is amazing the wings are amazing.. 1
+I love shrimp cocktail as long as the shrimp are de-veined. This place did not and I was unable to finish my $14 cocktail. 0
+While I was initially pleased with the price and the cleanliness and the kitchenette, I simply have to give this place low rating simply because of the inconsiderateness of the company. All was well until 6:30 AM when the landscaping crew came through. Yes, leaf blowers and mowers came through at 6:30 AM. I called the front desk to complain and, while polite, they basically said that getting landscaping done before the heat of the day starts is more important than me sleeping. So, unless you want to be woken up by a landscaping crew at 6:30 AM, then stay somewhere else. 0
+Chicken marinated and grilled to crispy skin perfection over an open flame. I love it. I love it so much I could marry it. Only if I did, we would never have kids since she'd be barren from all the flame grilling and marinating. \nI'm not sure that's the life I envisioned as a young man. \nI want a couple more kids, but not with a flame-broiled chicken. i don't care how hot she is. \n\nThe pollo bowl is only five bucks...'bout a half of a breast, rice and beans in a six inch bowl. Quite a lot actually. \nEIther get here at 11:30 or wait until after 1:30, when after the lunch crowd subsides.\n\nBe prepared for panhandlers standing just outside the door asking for loose change.\nSuch a great hood. \nEnjoy. 1
+Meh... forgetful chain food... would like to give extra half star for the free peanuts.. and free rolls... 0
+"So I was on a date with my husband and the service good. We left a great tip for our waiter. As we were leaving I needed to use the restroom. as im using the restroom one of the workers com in to clean. Than another worker comes in and they began to talk about another worker that just got hired and why the manager is thinking about promoting her and she just start working there. That's not that worst part. One of the workers leave out and and one stays in. The one that stays in is sweeping the floor. While I'm in the middle stall she sweeps my jeans and immediately apologize. IM PISSED!!!!! My question is why are you sweeping in stall #2 when you are in stall #1. That tells me you are not paying attention to what you are doing. So I come out to was my hands and notice that my pants were wet. I also notice that floor was really and there was no wet floor sign. The young lady was in the 3rd stall sweeping so while washing my hands I said to her \""""dis you just sweep my jeans with that dirty ass broom\"""" she says I said I'm sorry I say what is your name she says I said I was sorry I say I didn't ask for an apology I asked for you name. She doesn't say anything so I walk into the stalk that she is sweeping in and ask for her name again and she REPEATS herself and says I'm sorry. Now I'm irritated and ask why she won't give me her name she meekly says ALYSSA. I walk away and go to the host and ask for a manager. \n\nIT GETS WORST......\n\nI asked for a manager and I got a manager I don't believe she gave me her name neither do I remember asking. However I do remember that as she walked up with ALYSSA telling \""""her side of the story\"""" the manger was very defensive when I told her what happened in the restroom. The manager wanted to know WHY was the employees name so important to me and if she was wearing a name tag why did I need the employee to tell me. I explained that ALYSSA was inside of a restroom stall and I could not see her until I walked into the stall. The manger than told me that ALYSSA was intimidated my me and she was on the verge of crying. I said well I'm sorry this is her job she works around PEOPLE everyday I don't care about her crying she swept my jeans with a dirty ass broom. The manager said well I talk to her. I looked at her dead in her eyes and said I JUST SPENT OVER $100 IN THIS PLACE TO BE TREATED THIS WAY. I WILL NEVER BE BACK HERE AGAIN! \n\nTHE SERVICE WAS GOOD BUT THE MANAGER WHO WAS THERE ON OCTOBER 17, 2014 ABOUT 10 PM YOU SHOULD TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS WAY BETTER." 0
+Want friendly service, good prices, safe location? Don't stop,keep going! Located in a strip mall near a smoke shop and a QT many unsavory characters milling around. Recently moved nearby and explained that I like Chinese food and need a go to place for my fix. I ordered the lunch special take-out. Thinking they would like my return business, they would make my order especially robust. WRONG! Upon opening, found egg rolls missing, small scoop of fried rice and lo mien and 2 small pieces of beef with broccoli and as a bonus...all cold and bland. Also missing, fork, napkins, condiments and the traditional fortune cookie. No drink order. Total, almost $9! WOW. No wonder it's always empty of customers. Too bad! :-( 0
+Horrible service. Waited 15 minutes before I had to go to the host and tell them we need a server. Then I waited another 15 for a cappuccino that was cold when ordered hot. Waitress disappears again and does not check on us. Another 20 minutes go by and best believe I have talked to the manager and leaving because of their horrible service. Not to mention that is not even busy! I had to choose 1 star otherwise , I couldn't post this review! This location deserves zero stars! 0
+Second time I go there and they mess up my order....asked for no onions on burger and got onions again....the sticker for no onion is even on there....bread was stale and quite frankly when I called to complain no one answered there phone....is rather pay at another place for better service and quality.. 0
+Best pizza I've had in the valley. Ordered the Brothers Special Sicilian. It was so good I went back the following week. Both times I was there, the place was busy both dine in and take out. Staff was very friendly. I'll definitely go back! 1
+i really like this part of town...the sams clubs are always busy though...its best to go in the morning because after the afternoon the lines start getting long! and people in line have alot of item so you can imagine just how long it takes! overall everything seems clean and they have a great freindly staff... 1
+Adopted my 4 month old Pit mix from here. They are very nice and easy to deal with. The doggy is very healthy and her check-ups are free! I am very pleased. 1
+These guys are top notch. First, to be clear, I drive a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4 NOT. A German car. With that said, I have an awesome (but very rare) European diesel version with a 2.8 liter VMotori turbo diesel. The Jeep dealers hate it because they don't really have any true diesel techs. The big diesel specialists only know Ford, Dodge, and Chevy and don't understand small European diesels. I found these guys on a Jeep CRD forum recommending them for local shop that will do honest, high quality work. (And the owner's wife has the same CRD Jeep as me, so he knows it top to bottom.)\n\nThere is no one else in the state of Arizona that I trust to work on my little Jeep. End of story. Finding a good, honest, high quality, mechanic that you can trust is like finding a great doctor, lawyer, dentist, or accountant- with Dan and his crew you know your in the hands of a real professional with ethics and who takes pride in their work. \n\nAnd BTW- I make the 40 minute drive from North Scottsdale passing by a hundred mechanics/garages/dealers just to take it to a real pro!\n\nThanks guys! 1
+Tastes bad, food all seems processed, and my food was ordered and ready within 30 seconds - literally. At least hold onto my food for a few minutes to make me believe the food is fresh. Wouldn't recommend, this is my first time here and I won't ever be back. 0
+"Movers Beware- Before you use this company- read this! We used this company because the salesperson said they were the best and that they had no complaints. They didn't have any complaints when I checked. When the packers showed up, and the truck, everyone was great. I even went out and bought everyone lunch so they could eat because otherwise they were not going to take a break during packing or loading. \n\nFrom AZ to CO the truck had just over a week before we could move into our house so they said they went straight to the casino in New Mexico. \n\nWhen we moved in our new house - the driver gave us two options - 1) check off the boxes to make sure you receive everything, or 2) have them place the furniture where you want it in the house. If you pick option # 1 they \""""dump\"""" the furniture wherever and you place it later after they leave. At least that's what I was told when the truck arrived to our new house in CO. \n\nAs I was unpacking, I found items missing - a Kitchen Aid 6 quart mixer, and a brand new Vita Mix in the box my mom had purchased for us as a gift. We left it in the box for them to pack, thinking it would be easier for them to pack. Also missing was a $650 leather purse, removed from a container and taken out of its dust cover. It had only been used a few times so it still looked brand new. Another purse had been put into the dust cover in its place. There were also quite a few damaged pieces. We purchased FULL coverage so I was under the impression everything would be covered. WRONG! I was told, since we did not check off all the boxes as we moved in, there was no proof the missing items were on the truck. We had the whole truck, now could they NOT be on the truck? Unless of course they never made it on or came off between AZ & CO? So I could take a settlement that would pay for one of the items (what it would cost to go to mediation) or we could go to mediation. Well, the packers packed them, the movers put them on the truck, so what happened to them? Or did the packers pack them, or did the movers put them on the truck? That's the question. \n\nNo, I was not at home the whole time - I left for lunch & dinner a couple of times, for the movers & packers! I could not watch both packers all the time because they were in different parts of the house. But why would I, I didn't suspect them. All I know is all of my cupboards were bare when I left, except for the kitchen drawer they missed, which the driver had to pack.\n\nThe damaged items were all fixed, except for an electric frame - which was working and displaying when they packed it. We were told that electric items get tossed around during shipment and therefore are not covered. So now we have a $150 electric frame that no longer works and they will not cover, even though we purchased full coverage.\n\nWarning - have someone watching the whole time while items are being packed & loaded. Have extra people when the truck is being unloaded. One with the truck to direct (where my husband was required by the driver to be), one in the house to \""""place the furniture\"""", and two extras to \""""check off\"""" all the boxes so that you know whether or not everything was received. \n\nEven then you will not know if items were or were not put on the truck that were supposed to be packed and put onto the truck, like my mixer and Vitamix. I didn't bring them, I have the receipt and warranty registration for the Vitamix and we have pictures, but I was told that did not count. \n\nConsumer Beware because the great customer service I was promised is non-existent." 0
+As writing this still stuck in the drive thru. Been here for about 15 waiting & still haven't gotten my food. Only taking cash at the moment which sucks!!! Really bad service 0
+First time here. Well organized and clean. Very friendly staff. Reasonable prices and large space. Down side ... In rough neighborhood. Wouldn't come alone at night and definitely locked my car. Will come again. 1
+Love, love, LOVE Caffe Sarajevo. There is nothing on the menu that isn't delicious. \n\nThe beef soup - stew-like - is out of this world delicious. I could wrap the bread around myself like a blanket and wear it it is so warm and delicious and comforting. The pitas - cheese, spinach and cheese, and meat - are so good I could eat them every day. \n\nThe prices are very reasonable. \n\nThe interior is so cool - very European and completely unique from any restaurant in Phoenix. The server we've had all but once, Johnna, (not sure of the correct spelling - sorry!) is a delight! So friendly and welcoming, and a very, very good server. \n\nGive it a try - you won't be disappointed. 1
+Amazing food and value - authentic and delicious. Very nice and hard working host - we didn't mind the wait as this lady works real hard. 1
+If your a NY/NJ transplant to Phoenix and miss the Italian Bakery & Deli that you took for granted in your old neighborhood then rest assured because Romanelli's will make you feel like your back home.\n\nGreat cold cuts and subs. Everything high quality. Amazing homemade Italian sausage. You got your Polly-O cheeses like back east and Wise potatoe chips and cheese doodles. \n\nEveryone mentions the Canolli and it deserves it. I am not sure its the best I have ever had but its up there and they will get you fresh ones upon request with no hassle. \n\nEverything is fresh and everything is delicious and for a NY/NJ transplant it is a refreshing spot when feeling a little homesick! \n\nThey even got great freshly baked Italian cookies and breads. \n\nThank God for Romanelli's!!! 1
+Went there with the wife last week. We've been there before and the food is always excellent but until now I've never done a review...my fault.\nI had a Georges Italian sub. It just couldn't have been better! Period.\nWife had her usual Sweet Italian Sausage w/ roasted peppers and stuff. She adores them. \nEverything I've had has been great but I won't ever order anything except a Georges again. You can't improve on perfection. 1
+As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was back home in a New York Italian deli. It smelt incredible. There was a HUGE variety of Italian delicacies. I ended up getting a sub( the godfather), with all the fixings. It was perfect! We also purchased stuffed chicken ( stuffed with cheeses, tomatoes, peppers and prosciutto ). I felt like I was eating my grandmas stuffed chicken! DELICIOUS! \n\nI was thrilled to find Ferrara torrone ( Italian almond & honey nougat candy) that my Grandma used to buy all the time when I was little.\n\nOver all the food was delicious, however the prices were a bit much. I did purchase an over price keychain ( couldn't be worth more that $1, I paid 9.99), as well as a lanyard. Our total came to a little under $50! \n\nI will be returning before I move back east! 1
+i was a feeling a little abandoned in creepy town phoenix this morning - i just didn't know what to do with myself and had a weird experience at the mall...but it was getting to lunch time and i had no clue where to go so i stopped in at the library, got online and found this TJs. Thank god for Trader Joes! seriously.\n\nThis location is small but it felt like the aisles were a little wider and i just wanted to skip through ripping everything off the shelves. you know how seeing a familiar face in a strange place makes you feel. thank you Joe Joe for saving the day. \n\nThe staff was also very friendly not just with me, but everyone who was shopping there. maybe they're getting four stars because i was so hungry and alone, but damn it, they're worth it! 1
+Let me start with, I love Souper Salad, being going to them for at least 16 yrs... the problem I have it's with this location by Metro Mall... seriously dirty, the floors, the tables...the booth, nasty. I can't even imagine what the kitchen looks like. I just can't do this place ever again. Either the people there just don't care about cleaness because is still a good price, or they just as nasty. This Souper Salad needs help bad --- remodeling, cleaning and nice people to work, cause the waitress we got was either not happy to be there or plainly just a b - i - t %&^^ you get my point. 0
+I would give it five stars, I just did not know what I wanted there. If I knew more about the products I would have wanted more. But, they had what I went for, Green Tea Match! And, they even had the little bamboo whisk to blend it with. I saved on shipping, I was about to order these things online.\nVery friendly too. I will be back for sure. 1
+Normally my family has had very good luck at Smart and Final. However this time after purchasing a 17.5 lbs of Tri-tips I got home and started getting them ready for the next days grilling and literally trimmed of over 5 lbs of fat. This is totally unacceptable. Not sure what to think, I understand there is going to be a fat cap but 5lbs is very excessive. See photo's. 0
+Whose **** do I need to suck to get a drink around here ?\n\nOh joy. The owner's.\n\nThe tired bartenders are over worked and under staffed. When they aren't being molested by their boss they may have time to service you.\n\nThis is too painful a scene, which could very well lead to more drinking..\n\nFortunately, I have money to purchase a drink, so Ill be at Hideaway West. 0
+I have been dealing with the owner Tony since he was up on 27th avenue and Northern years ago. I drive an '02 Chevy Silverado and my mother drives an '87 Nissan Pulsar. I have found Tony to be one of the most honest and upfront mechanics I have ever dealt with. He gives fair prices for repairs and usually quotes me in aftermarket and GM parts prices so I can decide what I can afford. He has helped me with small fixes at reasonable prices and quick oil changes as well. He always takes care of my 60 year old mother, which is nice considering he could charge more but elects not to do it. He is certified all the way and I have never had any issue with his work after I leave. I trust this mechanic and ever since he moved down to 16th street, he actually has decent parking (thank God) and more lifts.\n\nHe is a good mechanic, one I trust and will continue to do business with. 1
+This place is AWESOME!\n\nLet me tell, I was very pleased with the customer service and fair pricing. I came into the shop today to get service done to my 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I am very happy, my car is in great condition!\n\nThe employees are super friendly. Whereas most auto repair shops are seedy and try to yank every last penny from you, Tran's Auto Repair is honest and open with the customer. They tell you what fixes are urgent and need to be done immediately, and apprise you of what fixes aren't so urgent but should be taken care of sooner than later. Their prices are very fair, and they always try to use after-market parts to keep costs down, which I think is cool. They can use authentic brand/manufacturer-specific parts if you wish, you'll just pay more. The mechanic allowed me watch as he conducted the repairs, pointing things out to me. He even wrote down for me the things that would need to get done to my car next time I come in. Today was my first visit here, and I will definitely be back within the month to take care of some other issues under the hood.This auto repair shop gets an A+! 1
+So, today is May 5 which means mother's day is quickly approaching. I had to order flowers for my mother and I didn't want to pay expensive fees from most online companies. I found Payne and Morrison Florists and decided to give them a call. I talked to Lisa, who was very friendly if I may say so. She was very patient and even took the time type out my message to go on to the card. You guys rock! Thanks for making this process effortless Lisa! 1
+A neighbor recommended Franks all about time and so I took him a wall clock which he fixed well and it worked fine. I did take him an unreasonable amount of time to do the work though.\nIn October I brought him another clock. This one had only hands that flopped around although the clock ran well. About 3 weeks later, I received a call saying it was gonna' cost this much and he'd have it ready the week after thanksgiving. Bear in mind that he had from October to late November to inspect it, repair it, etc. Anyway, two and a half weeks after Thanksgiving I called to find out when I could pick up the clock not having heard otherwise from him. I was then told that although the clock hands probably needed replacement, he had gone into the clock works and now it doesn't work. Would need a complete overhaul to the tune of 400$ and would take him 10 MONTHS to get around to starting repair. \nIf you have a lot of time to wait and a lot of money to spend this is the place to go. 0
+The manager openly cursed in front of a 9yr old's birthday party family members. He was a jerk and was basically shoving the family out of the tables, not giving us any time to even find a new table. \nHe was a total ass. And the cashier was a complete bitch. Her attitude was disgusting.\nDefinitely gonna head to a different place next birthday party. 0
+"My food experience was just so strange and terrible at the same time. The breadsticks reminded me of Fazoli's. Anyone remember that place? Remember the breadsticks? Ya, they were stale, dry, and overly absorbent of the saliva inside my mouth. They were not, however, rock hard, so I consider the breadsticks a wash. \nThe salad was heavy on the onions, easy on the ANYTHING ELSE. I've never seen an onion salad before but I would imagine that Olive Garden could make one without much extra effort. I don't understand why they don't do dressing either. Maybe they do and there was just too little on it, but the salad was dry. So the salad was a fail. \nFor the soup, I went with the Chicken & Gnocchi. By chicken they mean \""""chicken broth\"""" and by gnocchi they mean \""""ball of flour dough\"""". This was more like wanton soup than anything else. It didn't taste horrible, just cheap...so only a minor fail. \nI'm still alive, so I did better than I expected. I figured the worst thing that could happen would be if I got horribly sick and had to take paid time off for a week...that didn't happen either...so another fail.\n\nThe whole experience is what got me. We show up to GhettroCentre with 6 people and there are at least 20 waiting around for tables. That's fine, it is lunch time. We got a table and our waitress was decent enough. Group ordered some sort of appetizers (that I did not partake of). They brought our drinks. We ordered our meals. They brought our salads and breadsticks. Then they brought us one of the apps. About 10 minutes later she comes by to check on us...and we tell her we still don't have the other app. She disappears for a while and comes back and says \""""we ran out of chicken so it's going to be a while\""""... wait what? You ran out...but you will...what? Clone some more? Sub something else? What are you doing to make more chicken appear? We decline the app since our meals are arriving any minute. Food arrives, everything is normal, whatever. I was only mildly distracted by the weird outdoor christmas light strings they have draped throughout the dining room. I survived.\n\nMy question is, my soup/salad/breadstick combo was like $6.99. Everyone else's meals come with salad and breadsticks, right? So I could have just ordered the $5.34 soup (seriously, that is expensive soup) and noshed on salad and breadsticks without paying for them? Right? What is up with that?" 0
+I love this place! The clerks are helpful and knowledgeable. Randy has been a steady anchor for many years. I stopped hanging out in the lounge because the t.v. seems to be stuck on Fox. This of course attracts a lot of angry, conservative nut jobs. Also, if you don't look like Wally Clever, you'll probably be surveilled when you enter the Humidor. 1
+"What happened to this place? I know it's been years since I've been here, but last I remember Sizzler was pretty much on par with Black Angus or close to it. I know Sizzlers in California that are pretty decent. This place.. wow. \n\nMy aunt and I had dinner here a few weeks ago. When I first walked in, I was hit with that bathroom smell. Mind you the bathrooms are right next to where you order. Not a good placement. We opted for the salad bar and that's when I looked over at their \""""buffet\"""" and it looked like nobody had cleaned it for half a day. The food looked old, the lettuce wilted, it just looked gross. After getting a few wings (plain because their buffalo sauce looked nasty), we sat down. I had ordered a diet pepsi and a basket of bread. The bread wasnt too bad. \n\nOh another note on the smells.. when we were walking from our table to the salad bar, it smelled like someone just urinated right on the carpet. I said out loud \""""why does it smell like piss in here?\"""" Yes, hoping someone would hear me. Nobody cared.\n\nThe service was ok and that's why it has 2 stars instead of 1. Honestly, Sizzler looks like it's nearing the end of its run in Arizona. There are three left and I believe this is the worst of them. \n\nSome advice.. Fix this place up or do what Swensen's did and close the doors." 0
+Not a fan. Pretty sure I was waiting for a food poisoning experience. It was clean, I will acknowledge that. But I am not sure about the frozen lunch meat you are offered. It seemed gross and chewy.\n\nNo flavor after adding 10 ladles of sauces. It was a miracle we survived, since we only went based on our GPS and not reviews.\n\nLesson learned......read Yelp! 0
+I'm very happy this place is in my neighborhood. Their water tastes great. They are open, it seems, all the time. Even some holidays, if I remember right. \nGood ole Thrifty ice cream and a smiling face too. \nFamily owned. \nBeats a dirty old machine. Any day 1
+Waitress (jen) was nice but we waited very long for the food. Food also not too tasty. Ordered the chicken crepes and were cold when they came out. 0
+If I could give no stars I would. Service was terrible, waitress was not friendly, never came back to see if we needed anything, waited a long time to get the bill, she never came back, had to flag someone else to pay. \nNow the food, it was very skimpy, piece of boneless chicken was barely 2 inches long and had no flavor, mashed potatoes must have come out of a box. This dinner came with a sundae that consisted of melted vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. Had to flag down another waitress to get this as my waitress had disappeared. \nThe prices are very high for what you get, I have went here for the last time. 0
+"If it's not divey enough to be a real dive then everything that WOULD BE charming about a dive just becomes nasty or stupid or annoying. Combine that with all the worst traits of a 'nite-club' style bar and we find Metro Sportz Bar.\n\nA place that has an appearance as decently presentable as this is simply not allowed to pull the crap of \""""CASH ONLY\"""" and then point you to their privately owned and highly fee'd ATM against the wall. And trying to be that cheap-ass while selling mAcrobrews at mAcro prices!\n\nSeemingly serious bouncer presence checking ID's and such, and yet when a tweaker walks in wearing pajamas and carrying a chihuahua, security dude's too lazy to get up from his stool and plate of fruit to do anything about it, but he did make sure to verbally complain about it to anyone in earshot, from the time puppyTweaker showed up until about 5 minutes after he was long gone. \n\nI think I'll end up back in here eventually, and then I'll know if another server crew might bring more of the friendly neighborhood divey feel this place wishes it had.\nIn the meantime I've got plenty of other places to play free chip-tourney poker." 0
+The waitress couldn't tell me which Shock Top they had on tap, and didn't know that a mudslide isn't always a frozen drink.\n\nAnd thanks place only takes cash.\n\nFuck this place. 0
+"--Apathetic, uninformed teenage waste case employees who couldn't set up their outgoing message on their voice mail but still insist they know which external hard drive YOU NEED for MAXIMUM VALUE.\n\n--Meaningless, redundant shelf tags that never, ever correlate with the product placed above it.\n\n--\""""Impulse buy\"""" candy and junk food that's already passed its expiration date.\n\n--Defective, twice-returned equipment packaged in damaged, thrice-returned packaging held together with tape and labels.\n\n--Bathrooms that are uncomfortably crowded with all those same fucking employees that can never be found when you have a question, compulsively washing their hands and talking about that ass hole who cock blocked them the night before.\n\n--Bitch with a clipboard. Hey, stop making tally marks and get on a register and ring me up. Maybe if you weren't lurking around the cashiers and making your little notes you'd have a better turnover rate.\n\n...Shit.\n\nI forgot what I was doing.\n\nWas I writing a review for Fry's Electronics or making a list of \""""Things Not To Have If You Want A Respectable Electronics Store\"""".\n\nOh fuck it.\n\nI've been here a few times. It might as well be a review. \n\nNo one reads this stuff for accurate factual information anyway." 0
+"Horrible customer service! My friend and I were there not too long ago to grab a few things. Looking for a fuse we ran into an employee asking if they had one laying around he replied \""""no, we don't carry that\"""" (rude tone). I was also curious about another product but he straight up walked off. Customer service is TERRIBLE. Definitely need better employees or atleast teach em to talk to people." 0
+Fry's Electronics is basically a toy store for adults. Want computers, electronics, CDs, DVDs, appliances, stereos. TVs, etc? You can get it all here.\n\nWhether you want a fully built system that is ready to be set up and used in your house or you like to build your own computer or home entertainment system, Fry's Electronics is the place for you.... and the prices constantly put other stores to shame.\n\nIf you're looking for electronics, look to Fry's. 1
+On April 27, 2011, we bought a 60 Inch television along with accessories ($1799.00 for tv. $3073.59 for the entire purchase) from Frys Electronics. We also purchased a 3 year in home service contract. \nOn the evening of April 29, 2014, (just 2 days after the expiration of the service contract) we noticed a thin green line going down the television set. I called the local number and was told there was nothing they could do, I indicated that having this happen just two days out of warranty and them not honoring it is just wrong. She transferred me to the service department who also told me there was nothing they could do.\n\nI asked to speak to someone above him and he put me through to the service manager, Steve. Steve again said there was nothing they could do, I asked who I could speak to above him and he said no one. So I asked for the phone number for the corporate office.\n\nI called the corporate office and the phone call was weird, it was as if they didn't want to talk to me, she kept talking over me and wasn't really listening. She indicated she would call the store manager because the corporate office doesn't make decisions (what?, I've never heard of that). What is the corporate office for? \n\nI waited one day for the store manager and never heard back. I then called the store and asked for the manager, they could not find him so transferred me to his voice mail and it went to dead air. This happened two more times. The next day I called back two times and the same thing happened. At least show your customers the respect to answer their questions. I will never shop here again!!! In addition my father in law was ready to make a major purchase, he also will not be going there. 0
+Bought 2 motherboards this morning, ram & a core processor Both mobos were bad! Their own techs could not get them to work!!! I Didn't even leave the store! Took 2 + hours and left feeling very Bad for the next guy cuz I saw them return the items to the floor for sale... After they had tested them and failed them!!! 0
+Worst customer service ever !!!! Tweaked out employees , the stuff their selling is always badly damage , dirty , food stuck to toys car seats an shoes, no help and not friendly at all!! Plus they are so cheap when buying your stuff and if there's stuff they want they pay you even less !!! I will make the drive to surprise !!! 0
+If my world were calorie and cholesterol free, I'd dine every day on the trout. Not to mention the coconut flan! If you don't try that flan on one of your visits I pity your taste buds. Food is always hot and fresh. Server is usually the same and pretty friendly. The guy will work his buns off to make you happy. Meals are reasonably priced but worth the bit of splurge. What to try? The Ecuadorean tamales, the trout and the coconut flan. You will love the red onion relish - I could eat that stuff every day! 1
+We were shopping for a new washing machine. We had been to Home Depot and were comparing. Lowes did have a better selection and their prices were in line with Home Depots.\n\nGood prices and good selection are great things, but they don't really count if you can't make a purchase. We had waited in the area for about 15 minutes then asked a Lowes employee for help, they said they would get someone. We waited another 15-20 minutes and no one ever came. \n\nNot sure if this was an off day for them or they were short handed. Whatever the reason Home Depot got the $450.00 sale they would have gotten had someone been there to help us. 0
+I was one of a party of 13 for a birthday party on Saturday night. Yep, I was odd man out again and in more ways than one as I will note in a bit. We got started a bit after 7 and first we got our drinks and spent some time chatting and reading the menus. Most of the folks there had been there several times before. Everybody but me wanted pizza and wings so I ordered fettuccine Alfredo ($18.95) with salad and garlic knots. I know it's un American not to be a fan of pizza and wings. Their antipasta arrived and I sipped on my beer. Then the pizzas came, then the wings followed by my pasta. Somehow my order got separated from the rest and I had to ask for my salad and bread which finally came last. The side salad wasn't earth shattering but was solid and the garlic knots were nice warm pieces of bread. The pasta was delicious. I mentioned I was not a fan of pizza or wings but I was coerced in to trying both a pepperoni pizza slice and a couple of Giovanni wings. Both were really good, the pizza was a thin crisp in spots crust. The wings had none of the heat I normally associate with wings. I had to take some of the pasta and bread home with me. After dinner there was warm Zepellies and the birthday girl got this huge ice cream/brownie/whipped cream thing which her husband and I finished most of. If you followed along, you will note I ate a lot of different stuff and I paid for it for several hours afterward.\n\nFor a large party we got quite good service except for my salad arriving late. I just had the one beer (25oz) but most of the women were there to get their drink on and amongst them had several different mixed drinks and with one exception (weak) all were done well.\n\nThis is a big sprawling place with 2 bars and more TVs than I have seen outside of Vegas. The original space which is sort of set off from the rest of the area has pool tables and darts. There is a good sized outdoor area too. 1
+"NOTE: This was a 4-star review, but the food quality and ESPECIALLY customer service have gone down the tubes. See update below.\nComplaining I can't find a good meatball sub in Phoenix, I was referred to Santisi Brothers. I was told that the meatballs are still made by the brothers' mother, so I was intrigued. \nSantisi Brothers did not disappoint. That sub was so freaking good!!! I got the 1/2 sandwich, which included two meatballs smothered under mozzarella and marinara on a toasted baguette-type roll. Amazing. The bread was soft inside with just the right crust, the meatballs were sizable (that's what she said!), and they did not scrimp on the mozzarella. Since this is their only location in the valley, we will be sure to be back. (It's right off I-17, close to the 101, so that's not hard.)\nIf you like sports, go! This place has each wall covered in TVs - huge to 13\"""", they don't spare a bit of viewing area. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the seating leaves a bit to be desired. We sat at a hightop table with stools. Next are a row of tables with nicer chairs (with backs), and the row closest to the TVs - who wants to sit there? Music - we could hear each other, but agreed a table of four might have to shout. Our server, Ariel, was very enjoyable, nice, and attentive.\nBig beer and bar selection. Husband's Kiltlifter was in a huge beer mug and he was happy to see a few IPAs. I had a John Daly that was verrry tasty. It's one of those sneaky super-yummy drinks... Sweet iced tea, lemonade, and vodka - I'll be stealing that recipe this summer!\nHusband had the turkey club, which was large enough to be funny to watch him eat, but he said it was unremarkable. Side of fries were also really, really good. Perfect amount of potato, crispiness, and salt. We also had garlic knots, which are served with marinara and pretty tasty, but left me wishing there was a little ball of mozzarella in the middle. House salads were... house salads. Nothing special there.\nTo review: great for sports (I'm sure they can spare a TV for your game), may want to go early for good seats, good bar, and some great food. EAT/DRINK: Meatball sub, french fries, and a John Daly. All wonderful.\nPS - Kitchen is open till 11pm Sun-Thu, midnight Fri-Sat." 0
+Awesome neighborhood joint. Great wings, delicious pizza and super friendly service! Love that you can watch pretty much any game at any time here, there are soooo many friggin tv's! 1
+Pretty surprising for a sports bar. Excellent variety, higher end quality and consistency with everything we've tried here! Even their steamed veggies are amazing. Try their honey medium spicy wings! Bomb! Great service and drinks. 1
+This place has spent more effort on tv screens than its food which was dry and tasteless. Total waste of time,Definitely not coming back. 0
+We had a small group go in for snacks and drinks after visiting the 13th Floor haunted house on the other side of the mall. We got a table on the patio and when we ordered with our waitress, she wanted a credit card or for us to pay as we go. Now maybe this place has some sort of problem with people walking out on them, but if thats the case its probably because of staff like her. When I questioned her about it she tried to give us some half hearted sob story about why it needed to be done. I guess at this point realizing I was pretty irritated and wasn't going to do either of the options she had given me, she offered up another server which we gladly accepted. The next waitress was much more pleasant and friendly and [shockingly!] didn't require a credit card deposit or to pay as we go. \nOverall it was a pretty bad first impression, but by the end of the night I was satisfied. The fried zucchini was pretty good, I wasn't too impressed with the fries or the garlic bread that we got though. The beer was nice and cold! 0
+Best Dentist EVER!!! I have been going to Jim for the last 20 years and I would never go to anyone else!!! He is very factual and won't try to sell you something you don't need. Super super guy and the office staff is excellent too!!! I recommend anyone and everyone who needs a good dentist! 1
+This is a cozy little place for meeting. My sister and I had a quick cup of coffee and split one of their generous apple turnovers. It was the perfect pick me up treat to get through the late morning. The service was excellent and the food and coffee were perfect. In addition to the sweets and cakes on display, they have a table with an entire portfolio of notebooks that demonstrate their artistic competence in cake-making for any occasion. We were not disappointed at all - go support this wonderful bakery!! 1
+When I am having a sugar craving after busting out a gargantuan trail run, I hit this place up. Muffins, cupcakes, all sorts of gluttony inducing items. 1
+Bakery Wee created our baby shower cake, which was amazing!!!! The taste was just as great as the looks!!! Hoping to get our sons birthday cake done as well!! 1
+CLOSED, but I posted a pic of a funny sign posted on their door. 0
+I was on vacation and I found this particular restaurant through Yelp and what a great find it was! My wife and I had lasagna and then we got a pizza to go. Both items were absolutely delicious. We also tried the house dressing on our salads. It was a kind of thick creamy Italian dressing and it was excellent.\nIt's a small family run operation. The kind of place where you walk in and order at the counter and then have a seat. The place is very clean and well lit. It is located in a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. \nSo if you are looking for a good fairly priced Italian restaurant without any pretense check this one out. You won't be disappointed. 1
+I went on a vacation to Arizona from Chicago and was told king gyros had great food. The food wasn't great it was beyond fantastic i don't know where to start. I kept on ordering out when I was there for 2 weeks and this is the only restaurant I would ever fly out for it I became a millionaire. Great family owned business and fantastic food. 1
+Was a great place to eat, now food is greasy, and it doesn't taste like it used to. Used to have a more of a homemade taste, now tastes like Costco business center. Sad. I loved going here. 0
+This is a great Chinese food place - I recommend it. \n\nThere are many different tasty dishes to choose from. It's operated with good service and modest prices too, so it makes for a great dining experience. ;) 1
+Alway out of something and what moles it worse is the charge 39cents more to use my. Debit card , this place need to get with it . 0
+I have been going to this deli for many years. It has changed locations and chaged owners but its never lost anything along the way. I would say its got better as the years have gone on. By far the best bread in town baked in house everyday. Every party or get-together i have or go to I will always stop here and grad some bread. They have Boars Head meats which is the best great Italian sausage that comes in from Chicago. They have great lunch specials. They have take home pizza kits. They include the dough, cheese, sauce, and peperoni. They are good! Check this place out if your in the area. The bread is worth going out of your way to get. 1
+This place is that neighborhood Mom and Pop deli where the owners really get to know their customers. Definitely has a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Not like one of those chain delis that tries to make your sandwich in record time and push you out the door.\n\nThey make their own bread and have a good selection of Boars Head meat. Really can't go wrong with the choices they offer and prices are very low. If you don't know what you want, just ask and they will suggest their most popular sandwich, an Italian Sub. Ham, salami, cappicola, lettuce, tomato, and bug juice(Italian dressing) on what they call a smiley roll.\n\nVilla Deli has been a staple in the neighborhood for many years and will be for years to come. Looking forward to my next visit, can't wait! 1
+AMAZING! Best bagels for a low price! Great for breakfast, kinda odd that its aasin food place by the afternoon. 1
+The worst burger king I ever been to ! I love burger king and the wackest one is by my house (this one). Its empty for a reason and the employees seem careless. Service is slow even if your the only customer. Food isnt fresh . Shameful. 0
+"Blech. The Good Egg my dupa! It's more like \""""The Bad Egg\""""! As someone who loves trying new places for breakfast food, the one and only time I have ever eaten here, I got sick. In fact, both the BF and I didn't feel good the rest of the day after eating omelettes from this crap-hole.\n\nEvery time I drive by this place (which is every single day because I live in the neighborhood) I say out loud, \""""Blech. More like the Bad Egg!\"""" \n\nI don't know about other locations in the valley...but stay away from the one on 29th/Bell!" 0
+We went to Top Shelf because we had a coupon from our Entertainment book for a buy one, get one free entree. When we got to the restaurant, we hung out in the waiting area for a few minutes before the hostess came to seat us, but we enjoyed looking at the fish tank while we waited. Our waitress was nice and kept our drinks filled and the food was pretty good, but maybe a little pricey for the portions. When the bill came, we gave the waitress our coupon. She brought back the bill and our kid's meal was the one given to us free. When we asked, she said she tried to give us the second adult entree as the free meal, but the manager wouldn't let her. She then had the manager come talk to us, but he wouldn't budge on the matter. I have never been to a restaurant that considers a kid's meal to be an entree. It seems this company is more concerned with making a couple bucks than good service that brings back return customers. 0
+Bosa has become sort of a tradition for my husband and I before we head out on a road trip. We don't eat them any other time, but we always seem to end up here before taking off. I don't know if its because its early and we need the sugar to stay awake on the road, or if its something about doing something out of the ordinary. Either way, this is the place we come to grab a not so healthy pre road trip breakfast. This location is open 24 hours so if you were craving a doughnut at 3am you could come in and get one.\n\nUsually we grab either a half or full dozen of the fresh doughnuts. I like the glazed kind the best, but the cake ones are good as well, just not my personal preference. My favorite flavors are the traditional glazed, twist glazed, lemon filled glazed, and the apple filled crumb covered ones. My husband is a fan of all of the chocolate kinds and usually gets the long johns and custard filled doughnuts. There are a bunch of other flavors if those don't happen to tickle your fancy.\n\nAs far as doughnuts go I would say these are pretty good. I like them better than Dunkin Doughnuts and places like Safeway and whatnot. They are pretty cheap, and you can also get a dozen doughnut holes for a buck. I would recommend you stop in and at least try one for yourself.\n\nThe only thing I would have to say about this place is the drive through is kind of annoying. It doesn't take very long to get in the store and get out with your goods, but people will still line up around the store for the drive through, which I think takes longer and blocks people from getting out of the parking lot. You are going to be eating a sugar covered dough ball. Just get out of your car and go in the store. 1
+Sigh. This morning I'm a sad panda. This location is on my way to work, so occasionally I'll stop for a coffee and a maple bar. Today, I was feeling savory - so I went with a bagel breakfast sandwich. Do not, under any circumstances make this mistake. It's partially my own fault. I don't order buffalo wings at Quizno's, I don't get potstickers at In n' Out - but since I've never had a bad item at this place, I figured why not?\n\nI'll tell you why. Bagel = dry / flavorless. Eggs = un-seasoned. Bacon = under-cooked and only ONE piece folded in half FOR AN ENTIRE SANDWICH?!?! On top of that, no sauce / mayo / spread / schmear a.k.a. NOTHING to make up for the fail that was this morning's attempt at sustinence.\n\nI digress. The maple bars are always spot on, the old fashioned cake doughnuts are money - even their coffee is consistent - so I guess what I'm saying is, don't get a sandwich at a donut shop. The end. 0
+The donuts were pretty good. I'd definitely come in the morning when they are fresh because around the evening time, they're a bit stiff.\n\nPick your fancy, they are all good. 1
+I have been going here since I was a kid, best donuts ever! Crumb donut is amazing, but all of their donuts are good, they have donut holes, thai tea and coffee drinks. The same people have been working here for as long as I can remember. 1
+I really enjoy this place. Very relaxed and friendly people. The ammenities aren't bad but the people are so very nice and genuine. Not a swingers club just a great place to relax and have fun naked. Try it you'll like it! I did. 1
+Fast, reliable, incredibly helpful and friendly. They helped us out in a bind and provided the best service you could ask for with a smile! Very professional and I highly recommend them. We will be using them again! 1
+The good people of Superior Process Service are professional and understanding. I needed papers served for a family court case, and they were able to do this on their first or second attempt even after the individual in question suddenly switched to another address. They worked with me extensively, even calling me on a Saturday to coordinate and make sure they had all the right papers. I would highly recommend this process server to anyone wishing to have papers served in a timely manner by conscientious people. 1
+Great food, great decor! Must go! 4.50 for breakfast croissant sandwich. So delicious and worth it... 1
+Oh wow this place is awesome! I love everything about it! The other day after a long day at work I got there at closing time (thinking it would still be open). I tried the door and it was locked and saw the chairs were all set up on the tables etc. I was so sad and started to walk away and a guy there came out and asked me to come in. He said they had only just closed so they were still working on putting the food away and would make me something first. It was so sweet and after a long day of work it just made my day! Their food is so yummy too and all the people that work there have always been so sweet. 1
+Couldn't wait to get there after my sister recently showed me the youtube video of the place from the bit done on TLC. Drove from N. Scottsdale and wanted it to be my weekend stop from now on. Well, I can't even find the words to express my disappointment. Walked in an hour after it opened today to find only one table with quests and no one working behind the counter. Waited a few minutes until I noticed the bell on the counter. Rang the bell and someone appeared a minute later. I couldn't find the shelves of fresh baked brownies and cinnamon rolls that were obviously staged for the show. What I found instead were brownies individually wrapped in plastic wrap and cookies that looked like my 5 year old made them last week. No trays of cinnamon rolls to be found. Instead there was a cart to the side of the counter that had individually packaged rolls in plastic containers. I asked if they were fresh and I was told they were made last night. I asked to have one warmed. I gave it the good old try and after two bites decided it wasn't worth the calories. Where was the cinnamon? Where was the brown sugar? Where was any taste at all? Tried the brownie featured on the show and another cake, Gooey Cake, and again, one big fat disappointment. Also got a snicker doodle and another cookie and again, no taste. Not worth it! It certainly is not the place featured on the show! Oh, and on the show they talked about the pies. Not one in the place! It didn't even smell good like a bakery should. 0
+i love filiberto's. as a hispanic American i think the good is pretty authentic for a chain restaurant. the only thing different locations vary in quality of food. this one is always busy which in my experience means the food will not be old, cold or overcooked. the only problem i've had with this location is that sometimes you can wait for a long (sometimes really long) time for your food. if you are in a hurry be aware of that... 1
+Does one have to give 1 star? This is the worst Macdonalds in the Valley. Avoid it if you can. Worst management & staff imaginable and all follows from that. 0
+This place is a joke!! The rides are very old and dirty, and look like they are about to fall apart. You get better quality from a traveling circus. We had a party here, and the manager Teresa, was very rude and unaccommodating. The parties are overpriced for the service that you get. We will not be returning, and strongly suggest not having a birthday party there, unless you want a disappointed child. 0
+"I took my niece and nephew here. I was a little worried about the location and that it would be not as nice as the pictures on the website made it look. However I was pleasantly surprised. It was a nice little amusement park located within a large park. It's free admission, but you pay for the rides. We got wristbands for the kids as well as one for me, since my niece could not ride everything alone due to her height.\n\nThe kids had a blast going back and fourth from ride to ride. Their two favorites were the \""""Dumbo\"""" style airplanes and the \""""Merry-Go-Round\"""" style cars (located next to each other). The other favorite of the day was the train ride. It was a nice long ride (at least 5 minutes, maybe more) that takes you through the adjoining park. My nephew loves trains which was part of the reason we went here, and he was not disappointed. The Carousel also had 2 small stationary horses which the kids enjoyed (they usually choose to sit on benches instead of the up and down horses). \n\nEnchanted Island is definitely for younger kids, since there are maximum height restrictions on almost every ride. It was reasonably priced for a day of fun for the kids. They even have annual passes available that seemed like a good deal if you live nearby.\n\nTIP: Sign up for their email and you get a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Kids unlimited wristband coupon." 1
+They say that first impression will determine how likely you are to re visit a location again, unless you are one of those people that are determined to give everything and everyone a second chance, which I am not. But let me just say that I will be more than likely to visit the Mesa Arts Center again and possibly again, depending on my second impression of course. \n\nFirst of all the building itself is a feast for the eyes, an inverted eyesore if I may. A huge, modern, contemporary building, sandwiched in between mostly sub-par fast food joints and cash your check now locations. And since I am still fairly new and unfamiliar to this area and the fact that I have never been to down town Mesa, my expectations were, let's just say that I went in to this without really knowing what to expect. \n\nNever the less, once I entered the doors I was immediately greeted by a sweet old lady that might have noticed the confusion on my face. Since the only clue my ticket gave me of where I was going was a big green arrow that said enter here and the slightly cryptic seating and tier coding left me confused of where I was going, but luckily this lady came to my rescue and made sure I ended up where I needed to be.\n\nI went to see Video Games Live at the Ikeda theatre, a combination of my two biggest interests in life, music and video gaming. When attending a show of this style with the properness of classical music and the youthfulness of video games you can expect a clash of social norms. You see people wearing formal attire and younger teenagers decked out in this season's latest Hot Topic fashion.\n\nThey played song like Pac Man, Super Mario, Zelda and one of my personal favorites when it comes to newer games being Assassins Creed. The first three mentioned are theme songs that anyone would be able to recognize and Assassins Creed is designed from the get go with classical music so the experience is only enhanced by hearing it live combined with the visual elements and clips from the game.\n\nAll in all, having a great view of the orchestra, unobstructed sound, a beautiful venue and last but not least, the importance of art in our society made my fist but not last experience with the Mesa Arts Center something I would recommend to anyone. 1
+I bought new tires for two of my vehicles and figured I should get the alignment checked even though neither car was pulling or showing signs of needing an alignment. Network Automotive told me that both cars needed to be aligned. The first car now pulls to the right and the second car's steering wheel ended up 30 degrees off center when driving straight. I brought the second car back in and they fixed the misaligned steering wheel, but I had to wait over 2.5 hours again, with no apology from Network Automotive for not getting it right the first time. I feel like I need to take both vehicles somewhere else now and pay for a proper alignment. 0
+The food is pretty standard Americanized Italian fare but tasty nonetheless. They have very reasonable lunch specials during the week and kids eat free on Wednesday's!\n\nI've been here many times, mainly with large groups of people and have never been disappointed. The service is excellent. They pay attention to the details of finer dining establishments and have service that's comparable. \n\nThe menu is on the heavy side and if I were basing it just on the menu I'd give it 3 stars. The only option for light fare are the salads. It's the only thing that won't make you feel like you just ate a half pound of butter and cheese. \n\nThe layout of the restaurant is very interesting as it used to be an old First Interstate Bank (remember those?!) The numerous winding hallways make it obvious that it wasn't designed as a restaurant. It definitely adds to the charm of the place, but you're for sure to get lost on the way to the bathroom the first time you're there. \n\nThey also have a large banquet room which used to be the Bank's safe. The very thick interior walls are exposed so as not to mask the fact that you're eating in the safe! That's very cool. 1
+I have been a pt of Dr. Mikel for several years just for my annual care. I just had my 1st baby and can not express how wonderful Dr. Mikel and his staff are. I had a difficult pregnancy, especially during the last 2 months. I was seen 2x a week and Dr. Mikel explained my work situation with his staff. They always got me in on my lunch break, even if they were already booked. Everyone was so compassionate and caring. His medical assistants where there to help comfort me when procedures where done, when my husband could not be there. Dr. Mikel always told me what was going on and did everything he could to ensure a healthy baby for my husband and myself. The hospital care and after care I received from Dr. Mikel was extraordinary. He came everyday I was in the hospital, even though it was his weekend off. I will continue to see Dr. Mikel in the future. 1
+Pretty good and they deliver! The nachos are excellent and they put the cheese sauce in its own container and is more than enough for an extra side of chips. Most locations are cash only which can be a bummer 1
+Although I have been coming to this place for more than a decade and I love the food it's like comfort food from high school. But the last time I was in and received the worst customer service. The people that work there are rude and do not put the customer first. It makes me sad that management allows their employees to be so disrespectful and not offer quality customer service. I work for an organization that provides ALOT of business to their restaurant and now because I have had such a negative experience it saddens me that this will not be our normal lunch place. Hopefully they can read these reviews and work on their customer service and I will try them again in a few months. 0
+We saw the chef dump used chili sauce back into the container on the table after the customers left. Bleh :( 0
+"If I could give it zero stars I would! This isn't the friendliest place in town. Sure, it was close to our house but never again will I set foot in this nasty place. Our first interaction with the owner was him making fun of Americans, that was why they have the \""""diner special\"""" posted all over the restaurant. I felt very uncomfortable the second I walked in there. It felt as if he just saw dollar signs when he would glance at my wife and I. \n\n\nOn to the food.... Horrible, just horrible, I ordered the Shrimp Lo-mein. To my surprise the food came out really quick! The second he put the plate of hot mess in front of my face the smell almost started my gag reflex. Now I knew why it had come so fast. The mixture of noodle, canned mushrooms, cabbage, snow peas, bamboo shoots and whatever else they had thrown in the mix with the shrimp all had burn marks on them. It looked like they had only stirred the mixture only once, then let the one side just sit in the pan until they smelt it burn, ding, the timer was done.\n\n The smell of burnt food actually ended up being the taste of the whole meal! Now, I am one who will have the waiter take back the plate of food if it is not up to eatable standards but in this case I didn't want to have to fight with this guy about how horrible this plate of crap was. I nibbled on what looked eatable then we quickly packed our left overs, paid and left, the closes garbage can we found we threw the food away.\n\nI'm not quite sure why or if we ordered the right thing but I can't figure out why this place is getting highish reviews on Yelp. How this place is still open in that matter. I say turn around and run from this place. Go try a different hole in the wall." 0
+I went here in the late afternoon and there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant which is exactly how I like it. I had the som tom and Thai beef jerky with sticky rice ... I was thoroughly satisfied with my meal! I'll definitely be back. 1
+We own a boat and travel out to Canyon Lake several times a year. Our first plan of the day was to take the boat out and entertain our out -of -state guests; however, the weather was rainy and cold. So we opted for the heated comfort of The Dolly Steamboat. What a treat! We went out on Sunday, February 8th, 2009 on the 1pm, 90 minute cruise. We had a fantastic guide, Captain Tom. This was a beautiful cruise. We even saw waterfalls (which is a rare treat in AZ). There is not a bad seat on the boat. The boat goes up the canyon, turns around and heads back to the dock. The snacks and drinks available for purchase were very reasonable. We had 5 hot chocolate, a coffee and 2 popcorns for $8. Great deal! 1
+"These are horrible pharmacy people they would not fill a pain prescription for my dog who has cancer and needs his meds every 72 hours. Manager even got involved and still would not fill it even though I have been to other CVS pharmacy's in Tempe near my work. Would not call other pharmacy nor my vet to do her \""""research\"""". Ended up having to drive 60 miles round trip to Tempe to get it filled and spent over 3 hours. My dog suffered horribly that day and night because it takes 8 hours to kick in which I told the pharmacist and almost had to make the decision to put him down. Luckily this morning because of the great Tempe location he is feeling better. But all could have been avoided if the lady pharmacist at this location filled my dog's prescription and did her \""""research\""""!" 0
+"All I can say is WOW!! I live in North PHX, and my father is visiting from the east coast. We had tickets for DBacks/Cubs Spring Training game in Mesa. Before I left the house I decided to find a place for us to have some food and a beer before the game. I found Sun Devil Liquors and the reviews sounded great. Nice pub with good beer, no food but i was assured by Yelpers that I could bring my own food. Just what I was looking for. My son was hungry, so when we arrived we decided to go to George's Gyros next door. All 5 of us ordered food to-go and we carried it over to Sun Devil to eat and enjoy some brews. The very moment I walked in to the place, I noticed that it was a liquor store. I asked the hostess where the pub was located. She looked me up and down, looked at the bag of to-go food in my hand, and RUDELY told me that it was downstairs, as if I was too stupid to know where it was. I'VE NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE!!! I immediately apologized for the inconvenience and told her that I had never been there before and that I was just looking for the pub. I, and my 4 family members, (wife, 2 kids, & dad) proceeded to walk downstairs. The bar looked inviting and we were looking forward to enjoying our gyros with some suds. We sat down at one of 3 total tables and waited for a bartender. It was about 12:00 pm. (March 1st, Friday) The same rude blonde lady that greeted us walked down the stairs, told us that the BAR WAS CLOSED, and that \""""we couldn't just sit there and eat.\"""" We didn't even open our to-go boxes yet!! I said, \""""I'll gladly leave this BULLSHIT ESTABLISHMENT, and never return.\"""" She told, me \""""good luck with your life!!\"""" and \""""thanks for the attitude!\"""" right in front of my 12 year old that saw this whole fiasco. Attitude was given to ME the MOMENT i entered the establishment, and she thanked ME for my attitude? WOW!! Glad i live in NoPho and wont have to worry about coming here ever again. the Yelpers were wrong apparently....... Not sure why she told me it was downstairs if it wasn't open in the first place. I wasn't planning on coming in there JUST TO EAT. She's all, \""""you can't just come down here and EAT!!!\"""" Well that wasn't my intention, I wanted to drink their BEER!! We went back to George's to eat and WHADDYA KNOW? They have a bar there too. Thanks George, we enjoyed your hospitality and your beer!!!" 0
+My husband and I have been here many many times and usually meet up with old friends for a few drinks at least two to three times a month. We like that it is a small dive bar and located near out house. However there have been many disappointing visits. The wait staff is NOT friendly or inviting. One blonde waitress in particular is extremely rude. We patiently waited for her to come take drink orders and/or bring a menu, finally we just flagged her down for a menu. She seemed irritated and threw the three menus on our table. My husband asked the bartender about the special $2 shot which is posted on the wall. He ordered three $2 shots for then when we received our tab he charged us full price. When we asked about the price it the blonde, rude waitress started yelling at us and said she doesn't care what is posted on the wall she's not giving us the $2 special. We have given this place many chances and every time we are disappointing. we decided this place was NOT worth our money nor our time. Skip it and try another bar. 0
+Friendly, knowlegeable, GREAT coffee, cute place where you can everything from meetings to weddings, take a yoga class, and meet great people on Monday nights for Leashes and Lattes! 1
+Love this little place. The coffee is always fresh and they have some yummy salads, sandwiches and sweet treats. I'm here about once or twice a month and always something good to enjoy. 1
+"I was really excited about this place. The reviews were solid. \nWhen I looked on their site I was drawn to Justin's work for specific reasons, especially the way he tattooed trees.\nI went there with the intention of talking to him and setting up an appointment.\nAs I started talking about what I wanted (a tree coming from my mid forearm down onto my hand, lots of detail, etc), he basically just cut me off and explained to me that he hates tattooing trees. He said he gets at least one person a week inquiring about a tree tattoo and how he just hates them and doesn't feel inspired doing them. One of his co-workers walked in and Justin said something along the lines of, \""""Oh he hates doing trees too\"""" and the guy said, \""""uhghhh I f*cking hate trees\"""". \n\nNow lets be realistic, I am sure if I were a tattoo artist I wouldn't be too jazzed about tattooing the american flag on someones shoulder or a bald eagle on their back but I wouldn't put down someone's interest. I would simply explain that I would recommend someone else, but I wouldn't just blatantly make someone feel like an idiot.\n\nHe recommended me to go to someone else at the shop but I was so put off by the experience that I decided to go elsewhere (Ian at Club Tattoo on Country Club/US 60 is a lot nicer and actually talked to me about what I wanted).\n\nThe only part of getting tattoos that I hate is dealing with jerks who think they're far too awesome to be nice to someone with differing interests.\n\nI suppose if I were to cross paths with Justin again I would suggest him to take down the pictures of his work involving trees because I'm sure that's what is drawing people interested in tree tattoos to him." 0
+I really have tried to give this restaurant a shot. I've been 4 or 5 times now, and other than the friendly staff, I just don't have anything positive to share about it. \n\nThe food is always glistening with oil/grease! Everything from the rice to the corn tortillas is shiny. \n\nToday, I just wanted some fish taco's a-la Rubios or Baja Fresh and instead spent $13 for uber greasy (hey- a little grease now and then is just fine, but this is beyond gross) tacos. They tasted okay, but I couldn't help but wonder if Crisco is their main friend??? Ewwwww. \n\nSorry, I don't have a better review, but I gave them 4 or 5 tries to make something that wasn't dripping in gooey lard! \n\nBetter luck to you. \n\nWarmly,\n\nKirin :) 0
+This place is awesome. Looks like a true hole-in-the-wall from the outside. Very unassuming. But inside is actually quite nice with colorful chandeliers and a nice bar area - bathrooms were nice too- \n\nThe food is phenomenal. And cheap!!! Go on Tuesdays - special is the carne adovada. And the carne adovada is to die for. Two people can easily split one order and be totally full. You can cut the meat with a spoon. Mmmmm so yummy just thinking about it. I want to try other food choices but I just know I won't be able to tear myself away from re-ordering the adovada. \n\nEveryday of the week a different menu choice is on special so make a week out of Blue Adobe :) 1
+Excellent food excellent service...all round wonderful establishment\n\nMichael the proprietor seated us and spoke with us at length...it was a most insightful look at the philosophy of this restaurant, and its daily struggle to fend off the deleterious effects of the Obama-economy.\n\nWe took Mike up on the ingenious marketing scheme they have which allows you on Mondays to order any of the daily specials served through out the week for $10\n\nCarne Adovada Stacked enhilada's, A green chili cheeseburger, and the green chili corn chowder. All the food was delicious, Mary was our server and she was working her butt off to keep 10 tables all happy at once.\n\nI must call Robert M. on the 4th of July 2011 out on his bullsh*t review!! Not worth the drive??? Step above Macayo's?? Locals locked into area??? Remote??? never make it into town to real restaurants??\n\nRobert how about you head back over to that Panchos buffet down in South Phoenix where you obviously spend a lot of time and leave the good places for those of us with a clue! Robert...these are HARD WORKING people trying to make a living...may I suggest you cancel your Yelp account?!?!?! 1
+I agree with two of the other reviewers - this place is horrible. We ordered fish and shrimp combo. It was over deep fried and crispy - almost brick like. I had never seen shrimp so over breaded and cooked that you don't recognize it as shrimp underneath.\n\nThe monster burger was ok, nothing special but piled on with so many condiments (that I was not asked if i wanted) that is was dripping like liquid. \n\nAnd you have to pay extra for the sauces!!! What? 0
+"Let me first say that IF I was able to give ZERO stars I would for this restaurant. Apparently, they do not read their reviews, as if they did maybe things would change...MAYBE!\n\nMy husband and I decided to try El Charro out for the first time on Saturday, we were very much looking forward to trying this so called \""""Mesa Gem\"""" since it is very close to our home. Upon entering the building we were greeted by the hostess, she told us it would be about a 10 minute wait, and if we wanted, we could go in the lounge for drinks & they would come get us when our table was ready. We proceeded to the lounge and after a couple minutes the bartender came and took our order. She asked us if we would like chips & salsa while we waited and we told her that would be great, well she NEVER BROUGHT THEM. Several minutes later she finally came back to check on us, and I asked her if the hostess would come and get us back here and she assured us they would, she then let us know that we could just eat in the lounge so we didn't have to wait on a table, we decided that would be great since we were very hungry, and she said \""""I will get you some menus\""""...since it was taking forever for her to grab a couple menus I decided to go to the front and see how long it was until we got our table since we had already been waiting over 20 minutes. When I asked, they said \""""we called you at 6:51 and you didn't answer\""""...I politely told them that we were in the lounge and were assured that someone would come get us when our table was ready, the hostess apologized and said she will work on getting us a table right away. I went back to the lounge and sat back down, three other patrons came in, were seated, given chips and salsa right away, and drinks were being poured all the while we sat with NO SERVICE! The bartender finally came back after 10 minutes of ignoring us and asked \""""so, do you want to eat in here?\"""", we said \""""we told you 10 minutes ago that we wanted to eat in here and you went to get menus and never came back, so no, we have decided to leave since we are getting terrible service\"""", she looked at us, gave a nasty dirty look and walked off.\nNeedless to say, we will NEVER return to this place. How it has been in business for over 34 years is beyond me. Never in my life have I ever been treated so poorly at a restaurant.\nI truly hope that this review helps others in their decision, don't be like us and give them the benefit of the doubt despite quite a few bad reviews." 0
+I am from the SF Bay Area, hence, i have lots of excellent choices in CA. This place is ok. I probably wont be back although not bad. I had the Mexican salad and that was good. The beef taco was good but nothing special. I guess that somes up the restaurant good but nothing special. Chips and salsa ok at best. 0
+"Where do I even begin. The restroom was disgusting smelled like urine, out of toilet paper AND paper towels. Extremely slow and half ass pedicure. When I asked for paraffin I was told no it takes 2 hours to heat up (you would think they would handle that when opening the salon in the morning) and offered salt scrub instead, which I declined since it gives my sensitive skin a razor burn effect. \nNOT KID FRIENDLY. My 6 year old likes to get her toes done with mommy, and was yelled at for trying to turn on the massage chair \""""That not a toy!!\"""" And after my toes were done I was moved to an uncomfortable chair to sit with a tiny little fan blowing cold air on my feet for 30 minutes!! I could go on but this pretty much covers the basics. I am normally a 20% tipper and for the first time I left no tip. We will most definitely not be back. As inexpensive as this place is I left feeling over charged and unsatisfied. I could have soaked my feet in cool water rubbed lotion on them and painted my toes at home for free and not felt unwelcome." 0
+I along with the others have lost memories of my wedding, my children as babies and even video of my mom who passed away several years ago. I just want my videos back just open up and let people go through them to get their memories back! You can't put a price on memories - just give us the opportunity to get our videos back.................... 0
+I had originally posted a 5-star review, but have now retracted it. While at The Brake Shop to have my brakes inspected, I also asked for an oil change and tire rotation. After they drained the oil, they realized they didnt have the proper oil filter, and could not locate one. They added some oil back in my 2012 Audi, and replaced the oil filter.\n\nWhen I went to Jiffy Lube the next day, the service guy there wouldn't touch it - there was oil all over the engine. I had to immediately go to the nearest Audi dealership, where they stated that either the oil filter was replaced improperly, or an incorrect oil filter was used. Had I driven any longer, this could have cause severe damage to my 1 yr old Audi.\n\n2 Stars because the store manager was very friendly, and didn't try to upsell me anything. Negative 3 stars for the poor garage staff. 0
+First of all, there's hardly any information online on hours and rental prices so after getting lost for a little bit trying to find the place we ended up getting there at 2:45. We get there only to find out that they only take cash (information that is not available on the website) and that we would have to drive 7 miles down the road to the nearest ATM and be back by the time they close rentals at 3:30 (also not on the website). We did that and got back at 3:15 only to find that they decided to close early for the day after specifically telling us that they would be open until 3:30. \n\nWe essentially wasted 3 hours of our time and a lot of money in gas and all we got were coupons for $10 rentals in the future. WE DIDN'T EVEN GET TO GO DOWN THE RIVER. Waste of time, waste of a day, horrible customer service. I would rate 0/5 if I could, but because they are the only game in town I suppose I have no choice to go back \n\nSide note: $17 for a tube rental is a ridiculous price for a piece of rubber and a 5 minute bus ride. 0
+"so, as an auto owner, i've had nothing but good experiences with AAA, from Georgia to NM to California to Mass, and back home to AZ, never a problem. \n\nit's the travel department that nearly screwed us for our wedding. way back when, we looked into destination weddings with a AAA AZ branch. our rep always said \""""i'm looking into it, i'll call you tomorrow\"""" and then a week later, i'd call to ask what the hold up was and was met by the same thing. a month passes by and we find out that rep was fired. \n\nso we've got plenty of time and decide to go to a different AAA AZ branch, the one on Glendale Ave. We were greeted with smiles and elations by their travel rep who said she had a great deal of experience with destination weddings and she would handle EVERYTHING to make our experience hassle free and a joy to remember. said she did the same trip (although not for a wedding) for a group of friends every year, so she \""""knew what she was doing\"""". things went sour from there. \n\nwe hardly EVER received return phone calls on time. all the guests we invited that were to book through this AAA branch never received phone calls back. so every-single-one of our guests did their own booking with the hotel and airlines....not just 1-2 guests, all of them. and when we pressed her about this, it was always \""""oh, my system crashed\"""" or \""""oh, my phone wasn't working\""""....come on!\n\nfast forward to a week before our trip departure...for our wedding and honeymoon. still no word from the AAA rep. Three days before, we FINALLY get confirmation. you want to see stressed? how about a bride and groom having to wait till the last minute to find out if all their rooms and flights were booked after paying everything up front?\n\nbut the proverbial icing on the cake? we were advised to have our invitees \""""donate\"""" a wedding gift to our wedding through the AAA travel website. that way, those guest that couldn't attend could still give us something and at the end, we'd get a check. \n\nunfortunately, it wasn't that easy. at no point were we informed that 10% of \""""donations\"""" would be kept by AAA. furthermore, my now wife has had to make numerous calls to the AAA office to actually get our wedding \""""donation\"""" check. it was always \""""they're cutting the check today\""""...a week later....\""""they're cutting the check today\"""", etc. \n\nto summarize, i'll keep my AAA for cars only. their travel department was probably one of the most unprofessional, unorganized, and untimely departments i've ever had to deal with. we would've saved ourselves a boat load of stress by doing it ourselves." 0
+Excellent sammiches. Plain n simple, delicious. As good as jimmy John's but this place has nothing on CHEBA HUT. \n\nThe sandwiches are tasty, price is ok. This place beats subway any day. 1
+I love this grocery store because it has EVERYTHING! It used to be a Smitty's if you remember those and it is very clean and organized. Pretty typical Fry's. The meat section is great and I don't know if it is the lighting, but their produce always looks so much nicer than the Neighborhood Walmart or Bashes down the street. Today while I was there the bagger dude noticed that my sour cream had two coupons that were missed that were attached to them. The woman was awesome because I told her not to worry about it and so she gave me $1.20 out of the register after the sale was over to make up for it. AWESOME!!!!\n\nThe only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because when it is all said and done you do end up spending a bit more here than at above mentioned stores. Also, today I found out they don't carry travel size contact solution?! Really?\n\n*This location has a gas station connected to it and offers a discount of $.10 per gallon on every $100 spent on grocery's. It isn't major but when you have to eat and you have to buy gas it is always good to get a little back. -Love it! 1
+"Takeout porterhouse steak was way undercooked, like half raw. Unfortunately by the time I found out I was miles away.\n\nI wrote this same complaint to Outback at their online address. I was surprised to receive a phone call from the manager two days later - but he just asked me when I was there, and didn't say a word of apology or offer me maybe 1% off or a free glass of water if I came back again. He just said, \""""I'll look into it and get back to you.\"""" That was a week ago. Weird.\n\nOutbacks were really good years ago, though the other one I tried a few days before this one (see my review) was pretty good and much friendlier too." 0
+"maricopa.gov\nFood Inspection report, Jan 2013 rcvd a \""""C\"""" rating.\nObserved accumulation of black organic slime mold in interior of ice machine in back kitchen area. \n\nI am totally grossed out!" 0
+This place is awful. Wanted Pork Quesadillas but was told they don't make them even though it was on the menu. 0
+Small basic barber shop which is exactly what I wanted. I just want my hair cut and don't need all the other b.s. Carl is great. Reasonably priced and quick. Definitely recommend! 1
+Generally speaking, people only go out of their way to say mean things or to complain. After reading the other reviews I feel you should hear a different type of review. \nI myself have been a resident since Feb., 2014. I like it here. The office staff is wonderful and very helpful. Any work order I have put in has been done promptly. I love the fact that they always clean up their mess too =] The property is well kept. I feel relatively safe. I am thankful they don't just let anyone move in. The price is very favorable. During the day the parking lot is empty but at night it is full. That tells me that we live in a complex where people have jobs and are looking for the same things I am. A restful and peaceful place to come home to after a tough day. In closing, I just want you to know that I would choose to live here again if I had it to do all over. Thank you Colores Del Sol employees and residents. 1
+This place is brand new, clean, and reasonably priced. 1
+Went to the drive through just for an ice cream cone and I was informed that they weren't selling ice cream. When we pulled up to wait for the car in front of us to get there order we saw the worker hand them an Ice cream come.. 0
+I used to really like this office, and Dr. Dobrusin is a great doctor. But it's nearly impossible to get an appointment here anymore, and Dr. D doesn't work Fridays anymore, which is becoming extremely inconvenient for me because that's the only day I can get off. I think I'm going to change doctors now. There used to be a time I could call in the morning, and get an appointment that day. Not anymore.\n\nI don't like the front office staff. They are not very knowledgeable, and I think there's some language barriers. \n\nHowever, I still recommend Dr. D for newborn circumcisions. He's very experienced with them. 0
+I would give 0 stars if I could. Worst customer service I have ever had. Not even greeted when I came in. No one asked what I needed help with. Took forever for a very small job. Inefficient and unfriendly. Go to Kinkos, yes it's more expensive but you can get in and out fast and the staff isn't RUDE and doesn't mess up your order. 0
+Not very good. Lady behind the counter was really standoffish while I was asking my questions. Best part of the whole meal was the side of sliced avocado. Beans and rice were unflavorful and the beans taste canned. However they gave me a ton of food, so if you like quantity over quality this place might be good for you. 0
+Dr. Ainsworth has been the vet for our pets for several years. We were happy he could have his own practice. Our long-haired chihuahua, Wilson, recently had to have surgery for a subluxating patella and partial anterior cruciate tear. We were concerned for Wilson, because he's little and older. But we needn't have worried. Dr. Ainsworth called in a board certified vet who specializes in orthopedic surgery. She was wonderful as well. Dr. AInsworth takes all the time in the world to examine the pet, explain the issue and provide top quality care. We recommend him without reservation. 1
+"I have gone to this particular Ace hardware many times. It has always been very well maintained & organized. I've always received excellent customer service. I have been there several times to purchase glass for picture frames. They are always so helpful and make sure to use \""""scraps\"""" they already have to ensure a lower cost.\n \nI recently needed a large amount of glass cut for a church project. I had shopped around quite a bit & Ace was by far the cheapest. The management, particularly Alvina, were wonderful to work with. They gave me a discount due to having such a large order, had my glass cut, boxed & invoice written up before I even arrived at the store. When I had a problem with two of the pieces of glass they immediately replaced them. \nI will definitely continue shopping at this location and would highly recommend them for any glass you might need." 1
+I came here as a nervous newly engaged girl. Tiffany helped me to pick out the dresses I wanted and then recommended some that I might like. Even if I don't buy my dress there, I would recommend it to anyone in the wedding party. 1
+I agree with the other review about the decor. He said it well. \n\nHave you ever walked into a Chinese restaurant and it had that smell to it? I mean, not a good kinda smell like oh, smell that food! It's more like ewww, what's that odor? According to my nose, anyway.\n\nThis is not the kind of Chinese food that I'm used to. The fried rice tasted like smoke from burnt oil. Some people might like that smoky flavor, I don't know. First couple of bites of the main dish, I couldn't really identify what I was eating... it was not a good taste. It was blah, oily, too much thickening agent, not enough soy sauce. Is this chicken or what?\n\nTheir food is different. The waiter explained that it was east coast Chinese food. For example the chicken chow mien is with bean sprouts and not noodles. They call the one with noodles something else. Which is fine and they were more than willing to give me the other dish.\n\nThe price was good with the coupon, but I would not eat there again. 0
+I will never, I repeat NEVER visit this establishment again. After receiving a gift card for discounted dining offers, I confirmed on the internet that this place would honor the card. I decided to take my son there to eat. They advised me that they would NOT honor the card AFTER they served us soup and our drinks. The total for that nonsense was 3.62. I was told that I needed cash and they wouldn't run my credit card for under 5.00. I promptly advised the woman that if she wanted to get paid for the bill, she would run my card for the 3.62 they were charging me, I would NOT be purchasing anything else from them to make up the difference. RUDE! I also contacted the Entertainment card customer service department as to find out why the discount wasn't accepted and to let them know that I am hesitant to try to use the card again. I will go to Panda Express next time. At least I can understand the people who work there while they are trying to screw me. 0
+Yuck!! It would have to be a 1 for this review here's why, when I went there a couple of months ago and the waiter didn't even speak English. He asked if we wanted soder? meaning soda and we didn't even know what that meant. Also, The place was not fancy at all? The walls were painted crazy colors and the tables were crappy looking. It's also weird how you can't see in the restaurants so you don't know what your getting into. We also though the food was terrible so we had to act like we liked it. So in conclusion I don't know how long this place has been there, but go in at your own risk!!! I'm not going back S- TO THE S-CARY 0
+I have eaten at Kwan's 4-5 times since I moved to AZ from Cali and have been more than satisfied with the food, portions, staff, and location (2 min drive away) also the bar area is really nice. I have read some of the reviews on the out of date decor but personally i don't mind it at all but that is coming from someone who thinks 90's hiphop kills all that crap that is on the radio these days :)\n\nIf I have to complain about something i would mention that the low-mein is very greasy/oily. I have avoided ordering it my last 3 times although it is normally my favorite thing to eat. I have a feeling the cooks in the kitchen aren't Chinese (dated a girl for 3 years that worked at a Chinese restaurant) \n\nanyway, my complaints are not big enough to keep me away form this place, i am eating BBQ pork fried rice and walnut shrimp right now that i picked up earlier and it is delicious. the staff is friendly, the food is delicious, i enjoy the oldschool look. \n\nPS.. people with a negative outlook on life will leave overly negative feedback on anything they can so give this place a chance. dont let a bad review stop you from checking this place out, try it for yourself because i am definitely a fan and i am a pretty picky eater. \n\n(would have rated 5 stars if low mein was not so oily) 1
+I feel sad for waiting so long to review this place. I have been coming here for years. They always have a good lunch. The soups are always great, and they give you good value for the money. I recommend the The works and any bowl of soup. Always good. 1
+This is a great local business with a very knowledgeable staff. I walk away from Harper's with very reasonably priced plants/trees (the competitor/chain up the road has ridiculous prices for the same trees!) and the know-how to take care of them. Would recommend visiting this place just to tour their lush grounds and relax. 1
+= = = = = = CLOSED! = = = = = =\n\nThere were 5 Buffets in this neighborhood, with 3 of them better than this one, so it's not much of a loss here. Pizza Hut's pizza is so blah to begin with, and the presentation was weak at this location as well. Up at Anthem, for example, it's the same pizza but the nice dining room and good salad bar help make up for it.\n\nGo to India Oven or U-Like for a better Buffet experience, or if you really want Pizza Buffet, and near here, hit CiCi's. (Can't recommend nearby New China based on my last visit.) :-) 0
+Even though it gets really busy, it has everything you need and you never spend more than 20 dollars! They get some really good deal on fruits and they are never the same. The staff is also really nice and helpful 1
+Are you ready to hear about the East Valley's best kept secret? Once you experience Superstition Ranch Market, you'll be a fan for life! Here's the story: They've been around since the 60s. The building looks like it. They do no advertising. There's no Muzak playing in the store. And because of all that, and because they own their own trucks, and because they have many deals grandfathered in with regional growers, their prices can't be beat for fresh produce! \n\nWhenever I make pepper steak, I could go to WalMart or another grocery store and pay $2.99 for a red bell pepper ... or I could go to Superstition Ranch Market and pay 25 cents, as I did yesterday. Yesterday I paid $5.75 for two large bags of produce, and when I went to WalMart, I figured out if would have cost me $11.84 for the exact same items!\n\nHere's how the comparison stacks up from yesterday, WalMart Neighborhood Grocery Store vs. Superstition Ranch Market:\nBaking potatoes - WM = 85 cents/lb, SRM = 35 cents/lb\nGreen bell pepper - WM = 94 cents/ea, CRM = 59 cents/ea\nRed bell pepper - WM = $1.50 each (on big-time sale), SRM = 25 cents each\nRed potatoes - WM = 99 cents/lb, SRM = 20 cents/lb\nYellow onions - WM = 48 cents/lb, SRM = 39 cents/lb\n\nNeed I say more? You won't be sorry. 1
+Fresh and Cheap...Cheap and Fresh... This place is the best. I just picked up 40 ears of corn for $4. Yes, can you believe it? I cut the tops and bottoms off the ears and left the husks on and put in bags and into the freezer. Had the first batch last night right out of the freezer and it tasted just like FRESH from the field:) LOL! So it is a little out of the way, but you cannot beat the produce and the prices. The older folks just flock to this place and sometimes it is hard to find a parking spot and sometimes the lines are soooooo long it drives you nuts, but it is so worth it! 1
+We love this place! Best produce around and inexpensive. And lots of locals products like honey, salsa and dried fruits. If you live in the east valley your crazy not to shop here. 1
+A surprise small market with good produce. The blueberries here are great and cheap. You might want to check their chocolate section. ..locally made. 1
+Love love LOVE this place! It's always packed but well worth the stress. The prices are amazing and if you don't mind sifting a bit then you'll find a lot of great produce. I have never paid more than $20 for a cart full of stuff. 1
+Well, I must say that I was surprised by this store when I walked in. I thought it was going to be a dinky little store with really crappy items. Boy was I wrong. This store is almost a full on grocery store! They have a lot of name brand items, which I was amazed by. \n\nI wouldn't buy produce here as most of it is bad or 1 day from going bad. The store kind of has a faint smell of rotting vegetables, then again, I do have a very keen sense of smell. \n\nI think it's funny that they call this a 99\u00a2 store. When I looked at my receipt, every item rang up as $0.9999. Since when do we carry out the price of things four decimal places? I mean, I thought gas stations were the only weird ones...apparently not. I mean, they should just call this a dollar store or the .9999 store. Haha. On their bags, it says they're open 9 days a week. Cheesy. \n\nAnyway, I bought some hand sanitizer, some otter pops, and 15 egg cracker gadget things to resell. My total bill was $18 and change. Not too bad. \n\nAside from the poor produce section, the store was pretty neat and well organized. It was also well lit and spacious. 1
+This is by far the best Air Conditioning people I've ever encountered. Their pricing was extremely fair. All work was installed quickly and without a glitch. They responded quickly on my first unit repair, so I gave them a chance when I finally bought a new one. They will be my air-conditioning people for as long as I live in Mesa, Arizona. 1
+OK. So this place seems to have undergone some sort of management change. All of the old staff is gone and with it the service, cleanliness, and food. We used to come here regularly but after last night I doubt we'll be going back. We were greeted quickly and sat at a booth. However, while we were walking to the booth you could clearly see food on the floor under the table. No attempt was made to clean the floor. We ordered Fried Rice which came cold. The Kung Pao Vegetable plate was OK. My wife ordered some chicken plate which she said was bland with no flavor. I don't get it. Why do restaurant owners forget what they are in business for. All I want is good food and good service. This restaurant missed the mark on both counts. 0
+I have been to this Sonic location a number of times over the past year and a half. Normally, the service is okay. A little slow, but most Sonic's are so I get it.\n\nPlus two stars because, hello... cheeseburgers. \n\nMy main complaints:\n\nIncorrect Orders: This I can overlook. They don't always screw up my order, but when they do I'm too lazy to turn around and go back. Obviously I'm lazy - I'm eating at Sonic! However, this is a fast food chain and when are places like this not screwing something up? Minus zero stars because screwing up orders is like part of their identity or something. \n\nBug in My Food: Last year I found a huge (to me, I'm a baby when it comes to bugs) flying ant in my tator tots. Yuck. Minus one star because bugs are gross but I'm still a reasonable person. It's not like it went in my mouth or anything. \n\nNail Clipping in My Slush: Who doesn't love a Lemon Berry Slush? Me. Now. Ever since this weekend when I sucked up a nail clipping that is. Yes, a nail clipping. In my mouth. Minus two stars because it touched my insides. And it was yellow-ish and unkempt. \n\nNo more, Sonic. No more. Keep your bugs and bits of body parts to yourself.\n\nNote: As of this writing, this location is closed and roped off. What did other people find this weekend? 0
+I can't believe the other reviews I have read, it's like I went to a completely different restaurant. Lets start from the beginning, as we walked into the restaurant I was greeted by our soon to be waitress smoking a cigarette two feet from the door. Appetizing. Then after being seated and getting some pretty tasty bread I went to the salad bar. YIKES! Can you say e-coli? This also brings me to the word of the night was luke-warm. This applied to my husbands beers, to the salad bar and to the food that took an hour to be served. Did I mention that I was served the wrong food. And not just a little wrong but completely a different dish. After I recieved what I actually ordered I decided to stick with the bread. The beef was a salt lick, and the dumpling was as solid as a brick. This place was such a disappointment. I felt sick after leaving and needless to say I will not be back. 0
+Very bad food! 0
+We visited here for lunch and were somewhat disappointed. My friend, a real German, ordered roulade, red cabbage and mashed potato. The roulade was fine but it wasn't really hot. The mashed potatoes were definitely from a box - not fresh. The red cabbage was OKish but only lukewarm.\n\nWe probably would not return - would probably try Zur Kate, which is in the same strip center. 0
+A little hole in the wall, yes. I finally stopped here one night after work because I did not feel like cooking and it is located very close to home. The restaurant is nothing to look at but the food is delicious, the service is good and the prices are reasonable. We have returned many times and have never been disappointed. I have ordered teriyaki chicken, chop suey, chow mein, and various other dishes. All were good. 1
+I ordered a BLT on rye. When it arrived it even looked unappetizing. I sent it back and the replacement was not much better. This time the bacon was only overlooked and dry, instead of actually burned. The bread wasn't replaced, and was dried out. The 2 slim slices of tomato were, well,ugly.\n\nI understand their ad for new cooks and wish them well. The services was also ho-hum. 0
+I love this store! I have been shopping here since I was a kid in sports and now I get all the gear my kids need for their sports. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, but most of all, patient! They have an AMAZING custom apparel department that not only does most team sports in The Valley, but anything you can dream up; from a family reunion T-Shirt to a shirt for a Fun Run with the girls! Most important, I love that this place is family owned and local! No sending my money off to some big board of directors! 1
+Went here with the girlfriend's grandparents last week and I must say I expected better after all the hype I got. Of course some of the hype was actually incorrect (THEY DO NOT ACTUALLY SERVE ND POTATOES) so they get cut a little slack for that. The service is fast and friendly, the bakery has some tasty stuff in it, and if you ever want to buy a cow's heart this is the place to do it (don't know why you would though). \n\nAs far as the food, that's where I was underwhelmed. The mashed potatoes were like water, the veggies were cold, and the steak was just alright. I asked for my steak rare and I got medium well. Not being an ass I decided not to send it back and the steak itself wasn't bad. Just not too memorable....\n\nCombined with the facts that the parking sucks and it sounds like an airport terminal inside I don't think I will be back. Unless maybe if I ever find a need for a whole cow's heart 0
+We went to the location to purchase a bow tie and the store was closed early, which was less than ideal because we specifically hurried over there for an urgent need. We ended up going back the next day, and the attendant was very helpful. But closing the store earlier than posted hours leaves me to leave only two stars on this review. 0
+Nice, friendly, efficient staff. Dr. Kindt is thorough and professional. So glad we found a good dentist for when we are vacationing in this area! 1
+I've been meaning to write a review of how much I love Dr. Peterson and his staff, but like most people, I tend to procrastinate. My husband however just walked into my office to tell me he'd missed a call, and it was a voice mail from Dr. Peterson personally calling to wish him a happy birthday - now that is customer service!!!\n\nWe were referred to him for an implant my husband needed done, and found everyone to be very friendly and professional. We have returned to see him as our primary dentist and love everything about the experience (well, okay, as much as anyone can possibly love going to the dentist!). Routine cleanings are painless, and every bit of what is being done is explained in detail so there are no surprises or uncomfortable moments.\n\nThe office and exam/treatment rooms are welcoming, the staff is super friendly and very competent, and we plan to be returning patients for many years! 1
+Very very good! The sushi here is top notch, which is certainly more than I expected from landlocked East Mesa. The lunch combination special comes with 8 pieces of sushi which most likely vary. On the day I tried it, I got clam, white fish, tuna, salmon and other good stuff; yum! Before we even placed our order, the server brought us each a piping hot tasty bowl of miso soup! I would definitely come here again for a lunch break or a dinner after a day of Salt River tubing! 1
+I have heard wonderful things about Sushi Kee for some time now. We finally made our way in and we were not disappointed. We ordered the edamame, shrimp tempura and the murphy roll. All items were very flavorful and something we would order again. 1
+Don't know about the sushi. BUT DO NOT EAT ENTREE'S. I just ordered to go the Mongolian Chicken $10.00. The Mongolian Chicken was in the styrofoam box wrapped in a small foil bag. Not freshly made or prepared. It was over cooked white chicken chunks, white or brown onions sauteed in some kind of sugar water. NASTY. A small corner of the styrofoam box was a couple of small pieces of iceberg lettuce (aka salad), and an ice cream scoop of dry white rice. All that for $10.00 Buh bye!! 0
+Great Happy Hour but very crowded. Dinner is overpriced and the service leaves a lot to be desired. Had the Scallops ($26) and got 3 of them with 3 pieces of asparagus. Not worth the price. server for got to order one of our four entrees. We told them to forget it, we didn't want to wait. Go for the happy hour menu, but don't stay for dinner. 0
+"Mm Steve's Krazy Subs are delicious! I've been to the location on Southern and Dobson as well, and they are doing things the same! Both excellent, tasty, bargain subs! They call an 8-inch sub a \""""mini\"""" for crying out loud! You can get the lunch special for $5 even including tax. That'll get you an 8\"""" sub, Lay's or Fritos, and a small soda! Excellent! The way they make the dressings is just so tasty! Both locations also have a big screen tv that's always playing those comforting sitcoms (\""""King of Queens\"""" etc.) when I stop in for lunch. The sandwiches are ready so fast too! I couldn't ask for a better place to eat on my lunch break. :) You can even call ahead and order your sub, though I've never had to wait long when I come in and order either." 1
+Nice waitresses. Fun place for old people, food isn't special. 0
+Service was slow. Portions were small. 1st pot of coffee I got was cold. Took 10 minutes to get Hot coffee. Ordered egg whites, sausage, home fries, Buttermilk pancakes and grits. After waiting everything was cold except the grits. I had to wait for a complete do over. When I finally received my order the portions were smaller than the orginal order, but everything was hot. I would only recommended this resturant if you aren't to hungry and have plenty of time to kill. Prices I were too high for the portions they serve. I guess they need to do that to give a free slice of pie on Wednesdays 0
+Finally!!! I found my mechanic here. It's taken two years to find a great mechanic. Chad is the kind of mechanic you dream of. I'm not kidding. Honest and reliable. When diagnosing your car he starts with the least expensive problem and systematically eliminates whatever could be wrong. My car was overheating and I was told by several auto repair shops that it was a head gasket and quoted prices ranging from$700-$2700 to fix it and a lot of those shops are listed on yelp with 5 star reviews! Chad did a compression test first and then checked the thermostat which was fine. Then he checked the water pump which ended up being the issue. Absolutely amazing service from everyone in this shop. Also took me home while it was being repaired and picked me up when it was finished. It's such a relief knowing that I can count on Chad to do the job right next time anything else comes up with my car. 1
+"First of all, I have to point out that I am highly concerned that there are four \""""hidden\"""" reviews for this place, all of which are negative but not \""""reccommended\"""". Funny, how all the visible reviews are good, so it gives them a higher rating...? I wonder if my two-star review will become \""""hidden\"""" as well...? None of those reviews are inappropriate - they're honest. I think someone may be flagging them to hide them, which is not cool folks.\n\nOkay, so here's what I have to say. This place has amazing equipment and technology. Three years ago, I came here and was astounded - another eye doctor had tried telling me my eyes hadn't changed, but yet everything was fuzzy, I KNEW my eyes had changed. I came here to Sharper Vision and yes, they had proper equipment and with my new glasses, I could see again!! It was wonderful. I even recommended this place to my mother and grandmother. The eyeglasses selection is... on the minimal side, but I liked what they had, so I didn't mind. \n\nLately, though, the service has taken a turn, and not for the better. My last visit, I tried talking to the doctor about my eye muscles fluttering constantly in one eye, and he dismissed it. New glasses helped, but I still have this issue. I was also frustrated because their eyeglass selection has just gotten ridiculous. Hey, you want uber-trendy frames? This is the place to go. Fendi, Vogue, Juicy, oh, they got it. You'll pay upward of $500 for the frames alone, but they got it. You want reasonably priced simple frames? Eh... you might not be happy with what they have. Frankly, I didn't like the shape of the glasses I got, but they were all I could afford. Everything else was high-end brand names and too pricey. Unless, that is, I wanted huge granny-glasses or aviator styles that look straight out of the eighties. Yeah, they have those, too. Seriously, I think they stock those so that the beautiful $550 Fendi frames that compliment your eyes will suddenly look worth the cost.\n\nNow, I've been trying to get in to see the doctor again. My eye muscles are fluttering horribly, interrupting my sleep and my work, AND I'm planning a major vacation in about three weeks. I've been trying to get in to see someone for a month now, and they're always full.\n\nBut its not just that. When I call in, the office staff is horrible (hence why I'm pointing out those \""""hidden\"""" reviews, as they all mention the rudeness of the staff) and absolutely unhelpful. I call in and rather than trying to help me find an open appointment, I'm told every day they're filled up. Seriously? Every single slot filled for the next two weeks?? Not one opening??? What, is this eye-season or something?\n\nSo... I don't know what's going on. I don't know why they're hiding all the negative reviews here, I don't know why the staff is suddenly not being very helpful, and I don't know why it now costs nearly double to get glasses than it did my first time in. I still have respect for this place and their doctors... but I don't have the time to wait for them now, and I can't afford them. It makes me sad." 0
+This is the worst little Caesars I've been to. Now I already have really low expectations as it is hot n ready, but every time I get it the pizza tastes like cardboard! Like it's been in a fridge for a week. Since I live close to here I've found that bad pizza is consistent and it was never a fluke. I even tried box just ordering it fresh and waiting around 7 minutes for it and it still came out awful. The crust was too chewy and overcooked, the sauce/ toppings were skimpy (there was a full one and a half inch ring of crust around it), and the cheese was burnt. You'd expect they could at least make good fresh pizza. I'd skip this little Caesars and head to the Pizza Hut across the street or the little Caesars on Val vista and university 0
+I love the margherita pizza here!! Right amount of sauce, chunks of mozzarella cheese, and big leaves of basil! Delicious, hot, perfect!!! They get their bread from the Breadsmith off Power and McDowell. Its great!!! They have great wine, pizza, drinks and desserts! Come check out this adorable place! There is a wait on the weekends so try and get in early on the weekdays!! Their cappuccinos are delicious with some decent tiramsu! Enjoy!!!\n\nTo bad they don't deliver!!! 1
+I would have given them 4 1/2 if I could. It would have been 5 if my waiter brought me the strawberry cheesecake I asked for but he brought cherry cheesecake, which was good but not what I ordered. I also had the seafood lasagna which was delicious! Seriously good food. And I loved the Sarsaparilla! 1
+"Wow -- What a poor business on customer service and follow-up!\n\nWe bought $7,000 worth of product from this company and had to deal with them sometime later, after the product was installed and the problems began to show up. The product problem was not in the quality of the brand (they sell some good products) -- Instead, it was a problem with the quality of the installation. We spoke to \""""Jim Maley\"""" there, and honestly I've never spoken to a ruder person. I don't know how a quality company like this could treat people this way, with a customer service attitude that I can remember a year later. Terrible! Watch out if buying from this company. Deal with your problems immediately and do not count on any kind of customer service or concern on the part of management for you. Once you buy it, it's yours and so are the problems, according to Mr. Maley." 0
+DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE! I am still absolutely horrified by the customer service we received today. Our spa broke the other night (of course when we were actually going to use it), so we called our home warrenty who apparently are contracted with Foster's. I read some negative and positive reviews on Kudzu, but of course, we are at the mercy of our home warrenty.\n\nThe technician came to our house today to do a diagnostic on it, and after a while with him outside, we received a call from our home warranty telling us that the technician called them and said he was unfamiliar with our type of spa and would not be able to fix it. First of all, the spa and control panel are by two different companies so we have no clue what which company he was unfamiliar with. Second, and most shocking, we went outside to talk to him and HE WAS GONE! He just left without even speaking to us. In all fairness, we called the company to complain and they offered to send someone else out. Thankfully our warranty is sending a different company to us. 0
+My husband always chooses Watson's when he orders me flowers and they never disappoint. I received an arrangement of white lilies with white babies breath on September 13th for our 35th wedding anniversary. My husband didn't know the address of my office, but told them the name of the company and they took care of the rest. My flowers arrived at the correct location, no problem.\n\nThe arrangement came with quite a few buds and one by one they all opened. It is now September 21st and I still have one lily left. I know I'll have to probably throw it out tomorrow, but the babies breath still look as good as they day they arrived.\n\nWatson's always uses the freshest flowers that last days longer then any other florist's I've experienced. 1
+"I took my two dogs in 3 days ago for grooming. To begin with, the people working back there didn't seem to know what was going on or what they were doing. I saw one younger male employee grooming a very small dog and when the dog shifted to the side, the guy said \""""Stop it\"""" in a very loud voice and roughly shifted the dog back the way he/she was. I was a little freaked out by that but the rest of the girls seemed ok; not great but ok. When I went and picked my dogs up, I was not happy. Both of my dogs have burns on their skin from the clipper along with several other cuts in various places and I'm going to have to take them into the vet to have those treated. My male has a long cut from underneath his eye almost to the bridge of his nose that's going to have to be treated as well. When I went into pick them up, this really snotty girl handed me a receipt and told me to go pay at the register and they would bring the dogs out. I went and paid and then proceeded to stand there for 20 minutes waiting for my dogs. Both of my dogs have been scared and shaking ever since I picked them up. I'm not sure if they tranquilized them or not. The girl said they don't but I'm not sure. All I know is my dogs have been scared ever since they came out of that place and I have a feeling the groomers were not very nice to them. My dogs are not naturally scared and they're very friendly/sweet. I am NOT happy with Petsmart at all and would NEVER, EVER take my dogs back there again nor would I recommend them to anyone. In fact, I'm considering filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Do NOT take your dogs here; you will be sorry. The people working in there are kids and they are obviously not trained. They need to hire some competent groomers who genuinely care for animals and know how to treat them." 0
+We bring our 2 boys here to be groomed and always have a pleasant experience. \nThe employees are friendly and assuring that they will be well taken care of. \nAt the end of the service, we receive a report card and it's always nice to read the comments they have to say. I would recommend this petsmart groomer to any of my friends or family. Two thumbs up. 1
+Two stars is all I give this place because of service. I really like the sushi here but after more then one really bad experience with the service, my good will has run out. Now I just avoid the place. 0
+This place made me so sick and I have an iron stomach for sushi. The volcano roll was horrible. Tasted like old hot canned tuna fish with mayo and cream cheese. I will never even think about going here again. Also horrible service. I'm not one to write many review but this place should not have as many stars as it does. Do not go here! 0
+Great restaurant, great service. They have something on the menu for everyone and their prices aren't too high. Make sure you get there early, or you'll have to wait in a long line. You can call ahead and order food for take-out if you like too, but make sure you get some of their great breadsticks. 1
+"I have a strict \""""no spending money in Mesa\"""" policy. (I avoid Mesa the same way I avoid nests of black widows, but that's a separate issue.) I admit that there are a FEW places in Mesa, and I mean a FEW, where I will spend my money. Red White and Brew is one of those few locations. \n\nMesa doesn't have many restaurants like this, especially not in north east Mesa. The floor plan is open, airy, well lit and feels roomy to me, even when the place is jam packed. I like the d\u00e9cor, it feels urban and modern. They bring to the table little buttery garlic bread things, which are good but filling. I have to have one and stop. I'm still impressed with their delicious barbeque chicken pizza and it's my default choice if I can't decide on anything else. I have tried a number of other dishes: pasta, steak, fish, salads and have enjoyed every one. The portion sizes are pretty damn enormous and I find it best to share with someone. The dessert menu is always a temptation as well. \n\nThey have a nice wine bar and I like their selection of draft beer. (In the winter, they sometimes carry Pumpkin Porter from Four Peaks. It's a seasonal favorite and if I wasn't so paranoid about calories, I'd drink it all the time.)\n\nI've never had an unpleasant experience with the staff. They have always been friendly, helpful, and professional. \n\nThe last time I checked, they don't take reservations, which makes going with a group a bit difficult. Depending on the time of day and the day of the week, the wait to get in can take a while. I hate waiting (especially to eat at a place in Mesa!) but Red White and Brew is usually worth it." 1
+If I could give 4.5 I would. Bumped up to five partially because there are very few restaurants like this in mesa. By that I mean local, non chain, nice decor. Basically it has a Scottsdale feel in east mesa. I usually get the calzone, it's enough for two to split and get full. Don't get me started on the bread. .. the poor waiter always has to bring me a couple refills. Pricy, but not overpriced. A good place to celebrate. 1
+Hands down, best steak in town!\n\nOkay, so it is high time I finally review this place. I go here with my sister maybe... once every two months? Sometimes more frequently. We love it here. Originally, I was referred to this place by a very cheery funny and friendly Walmart Cashier on a shopping trip where my mother, for no real reason, had gotten noticeably stressed out. She suggested the place for a drink to calm her down - I didn't point out that we don't drink, but I filed the name away in my mind for future reference. It was possibly two years after that that I actually went here, and immediately loved it.\n\nAlright, so lets start with some slight flaws. Every place has them, and RWB is no exception. Mainly, the place is so popular, parking can be difficult at times, and the waiting area is lacking. So, if you go here on a busy night, you might be standing outside for a bit - BUT even with this, the food is worth it. \n\nEvery time I come here, the staff is wonderful and the food is amazing... but, I confess... I usually get the same thing every time. Medium marinated 10 oz. flat Iron steak with potatoes and a salad. \n\nBest. Thing. Ever. \n\nMy first few times here, I tried a few other things, but after giving the steak a try... I can't pass it up. And, let me say, I hate steak. I never eat it anywhere else because I hate chewing on boot-leather, and have never been pleased with it. Here, though, it is amazing - and the price can't be beat! Some other things on the menu are pricey, but the 10 oz. flat iron is an amazing deal for a fantastic steak. If you haven't tried it, you need to. I love it that the kitchen is viewable from the main dining room, which not only makes you feel a bit more secure about who's handling your food, but you can also see the head Chef working and maintaining his line of cooks - such a professional kitchen! \n\nAnd, of course, if your food is ever not how you ordered it, they take it back and fix it for you, no questions or fuss. Once, my sister's medium steak was clearly well done, no pink at all to it. When we pointed that out, the server took the steak back, we had another out very quickly, and were given an apology for the hassle. The service here is always a delight. \n\nSo, yes, once again best steak in town! Go try it. Now. 1
+I am a huge Target fan and this is my closest one. But this is the worst Target. The store doesn't not have as much stock as other Targets. The employees are not very friendly. And the fitting rooms are horrible! They remind me of a truck stop restroom. The changing rooms are the smallest, coldest stalls. This is also the only Target I have ever been to that you have wait for an employee to unlock a fitting room door for you to get in. \nOh and please do something about the smell when you first walk in! I think it's the old carpet smell mixed with the popcorn of the snack bar. \nI usually avoid this target, especially if I'm shopping for clothes. 0
+"I love this place! there's nothing better than friendly,fun,helpful staffit's like 'Cheers' with coffee instead of alcohol where \""""everybody knows my name \""""....i've been coming here for years, and my dogs like sitting near me and people watch too...at least, i think they are - but who knows what they really are thinking: maybe we all look like juicy steaks to them \ni their lemon slice cake, delicious and lemony - and their ham and swiss toasted sandwich, and oh heck, it's all good \ni know it's a chain and some people just plain don't like it, but i'm a fan, and enjoy my gingerbread latte or a cappuccino or a plain ol' drip coffee with 4 espresso shotsthe place is kept clean and tidy, even the outside area - really a great place to hang with friends or alone" 1
+Toms seems to have been dropping in quality over the past few years. I keep wanting to go back in the hope that it will be as good as it used to be but it just isn't. This visit will probably be my last. The bun on the pork sandwich was stale beyond belief. I had a Maxwell Street Polish. The grilled onions were still crunchy and the sausage was so dried out it almost had the texture of jerky. The fried pickles were nothing to write home about. The only decent thing we had were the curly fries. Sorry Toms but you continue to disappoint. 0
+This is a updated review I posted back on 8/1/2013\n\nWe hear all the time that Tom's BBQ is a great place. My wife now and I decided to give this place a second try with the hope of maybe service, food, management, has changed.\n\nService, food, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Last time my wife and I went, the restaurant was dead and service was terrible. There was a huge difference on our second visit. Don't know what happen and don't care what happened but we had a great experience.\n\nThe wife and I ordered pulled pork sandwiches. Ordered a basket of curly fries wasn't greasy like the last time. Very tasty and filling. Definitely recommend it. Pecan Pie is tasty as well.\n\nPresentation of our dishes were awesome. Our server was great. Pricing on the food is fair and portion of food served is awesome.\n\nDefinitely will recommend this place to get some good grub with the hope that no one will ever have the experience I had when my wife and I went. 1
+What a great place to have a fun dinner with the family. Did not really know what to expect but I am so glad that we went. The staff is so nice and the food is great. It is served all you can eat family style. You get Ham, chicken and ribs. It also comes with bean, cole slaw, green beans and fresh bread as well as drinks and cookies for desert. You eat off of metal plates with metal cups just like the miners did back in the day. The kids loved it as much as we did. There is a cute two man band that plays and keeps everyone happy.\n\nAlso I can not say enough about the staff. They are all so friendly and helpful. This is now our new spot to take out of town guests. 1
+Great home made grub. Amazing burgers. 1
+We were there between lunch and dinner, around two or so. We wanted to eat in the regular dining room that had a menu but there were no seats. We were forced to eat in the larger dining room that had the all you can eat food. Expecting some kind of buffet, I was disappointed when we were served a platter with greasy beef ribs with too much barbeque sauce, two pieces of dry ham and cold greasy chicken. The beans were good and the cole slaw was OK. I would definitely not go back. 0
+The staff here were vultures. They kept sending different people after me to try to talk me into something I wasn't asking for and didn't want. I wouldn't even consider going back. People like that need to find different jobs because they are giving dealerships and car brands a bad name. 0
+The best first date I've ever been on - a moonlight hike around Lost Dutchman Park. I've never hiked this area because I hike alone and Lost Dutchman always gives me an eerie feeling when I'm close by. I think that eerie feeling combined with the fact that it was dark and we were only led by the light of the full moon gave the date much more excitement. \n\nWe took the Siphon Draw to the Green Boulder Trail and it was very long, maybe two miles and not difficult. The weather was perfect and the moon reflecting off the jagged peaks and saguaros looked stunning, very romantic. The smell of the desert and its sounds - they seemed to be present more so at night. I've been on hikes at night before but nothing like this, I don't know if it was because I was in good company and he was so knowledgeable and respectful of nature that it heightened my senses or what but it was such a wonderful and unique adventure.\n\nFellas, if your lady likes to hike, take her here. This sweet man said he had to wait longer than he would have liked to ask me out because he wanted there to be a full moon for our perfect first date. 1
+I might be a bit biased since I've known the Barleen family for many years, however, this show is amazing! Very talented folk! 1
+I was expecting a complete geek-fest, I must admit. I was expecting to get harassed by medieval dorks and that sort of thing. But, I was wrong. This was thoroughly enjoyable. Buy tickets at Fry's before you go and gas up because it's quite a drive with only one city between Tucson & Apache Junction. Parking was easy. I was surprised to see actual structures making up this little town of vendors, stages & game booths. There were performers, fun and delicious food at reasonable prices and cute little shops everywhere you turned. The rides were so hilarious and ingenious. Many were powered by the riders (great for wearing the kids out) or else there were operators to hand power them and there were even elephant rides. The people visiting the fair were as diverse & delightful as the fair itself. I would love to go again and would highly recommend this fest to anyone looking to get some kicks in before the summer heat sets in! OMG-VISIT THE TOMATO THROWING INSULT BOOTH (VEGETABLE JUSTICE)!!!! IT'S A RIOT!!!!!! 1
+OK: I like the Ren Festival. I still have a T shirt from 1991 which is in very good condition. My one quibble is that it get so damn crowded; oh well. I still go at least once a year. :) 1
+The Renaissance festival is a must visit at least once for the experience. It's fun to see everyone dressed up and in character. \nThe food was priced high as expected with any festival food. Parking is free but there traffic going there. Since the highway there is only two lanes, one of those is dedicated to entrance to the festival. Be sure to purchase tickets at your local Fry's grocery to save the extra bucks. 1
+Just came back from that festival. I don t want to be bad. We are from Europe. This is a real joke. Between charlemagne ( 8th century), the elephants, and the renaissance it is almost 600 years between! You pay 20 dollars for what! Park your car maybe in rocks!.you must pay everything inside. 1 dol to 6 dol at least. Just for rides. Family of 6. It hurts!. + food(awfull) drinks( I am not sure they put any alcohol in the cocktails($6 each). Go once and never go back. Good luck! 0
+"We have always been a huge fan of the ren fair. But my family and I will not be attending until they stop having elephant rides. Elephants are intelligent animals that deserve better than being a \""""ride\"""" or entertainment. Also when I kindly asked on their Facebook page I was blocked. Is that how you treat long time customers? Stop the elephants an you will again have myself and family attending again." 0
+Pretty good food....come during 12 to 230 for their lunch menu..the price is alot better 1
+Definitely the last time I come here. I used to be a regular but now the customer service is so bad it's ridiculous. And ever since Richard the old owner left, the service only gotten worst and the food quality itself dropped. Spicy pork is full of fat. The bulgoli is dry and livery tasting. If the food was good and the service is bad, I would still man it out and come here but now that both is horrible, no reason in coming back. After 5 years it's time to say goodbye. 0
+I have to admit. I have never heard of this place. A friend of mine, his dad was playing there. They were busy in the Restaurant, but had a few tables on the back patio empty. So we went back to the patio where we had people waiting for us and there were actually 2 additional people there as well who were not eating, but when the server walked by I tried to order and he told me I would have to wait 30 minutes because that is the waiting time. \nWell by the time I told my friend's dad who was singing there, we finally got served our food. It was pretty good and a decent price. The Owner seemed to be a real nice guy, but his employees were terrible, awful. I always give a place a second chance otherwise I would have only given them one star. 0
+"Automatic 20% gratuity on parties of 5 and more. No separate checks. Tiny tiny portions for the money. Seriously, $15 for 2 corn tortilla enchiladas. The rice was hard, the beans were dry. A message that says, \""""one complimentary refill of chips and salsa.\"""" Who charges extra for chips and salsa? At a mexican restaurant...and one that' s much more expensive and less than average quality. Seriously, I love my fellow yelpers, but this is not authentic mexican food. It's just bad. I understand that Phoenix has much to be desired in this area, but yeah. To be fair this was just one time here....they may just be inconsistent and have good food other nights, but the portions are not likely to change." 0
+I have been to El Zocalo multiple times and alway experience very poor service. The last time I went we had a 30 minute wait, which is fine. After I saw 2 other couples get seated that arrived after us I inquired with the hostess. Her manager was standing there also and said he would seat us immediately. 10 minutes later I walked out of the restaurant and I won't be back!\n\nThe other times that i have eaten there, the food is so-so and overpriced.\n\nThere are definitely better Mexican food restaurants in Chandler. If you just want the downtown Chandler experience, I recommend one of the other restaurants. 0
+We always love the patio seating. The food is always fresh and good. Never had a bad experience with the staff or food at all. We come every now then for lunch. 1
+Hmmm. Now what to say about this one that won't embarrass me and/or my husband too much :) Let's just say, it's good but it ain't THAT good.\n\nNow that that's over, the Better Than Sex Cake Cafe is above average for a cafe, especially one as small as this one is (7-10 tables in a hole-in-the-wall). Try not to be put-off by the name or the slightly shabby location and drop in for lunch one day. They offer a good selection of sandwiches, salads, pizza, and a few really tasty soups. They also have excellent quiche. \n\nNow for the cake. In case you hadn't heard of this recipe of cake before, here's the concept in a nutshell: You bake a chocolate cake (from scratch is better of course but a cake mix will do), and after the cake is out of the oven, poke holes in the top with the end of a wooden spoon or something similar. Drizzle fudge, caramel, and sweetened condensed milk into the holes, so the whole thing is soaked through. Then top with crushed chocolate-toffee candy bars, whipped cream, and a few more toffee bar crumbles for good measure. There are a lot of varieties, but you get the idea. \n\nAt the Better Than Sex Cake Cafe they serve three different of these cakes. You'll just have to come in and decide for yourself if they are really better than sex... 1
+Well I don't know what Kind of sex they've been having, but I've never had sex that Bad!\n\nHonestly the worst Carrot Cake I've Ever had!\n\nServed in a big thick square, no layers, no filling, it had the consistency of wet packed sand that was thinly covered with a flavorless white frost and sprinkled with toffee chips and topped with a soggy strawberry.UGH!\n\nI'm so glad I didn't have lunch there, and now I never will.\n\nIt was also just a weird vibe walking in there, it's located in the same shabby courtyard as the country cottage, but had no class.\n\nTo the right as I walked in was a dimly lit area that looked like a ceremonial orgy room with a shrine to the God awful cake...WTF...\n\nThere was about 4 or 5 dark haired wannabe Italian guys running around acting like waiters.........is that supposed to be a turn on to get you ready for the non-climactic cake........I think only Pasta Brioni can pull that one off but barely.\n\nSo I took 2 bites and threw it in the trash, said thanks for nothing and called my husband to tell him he had NOTHING to worry about!!\n\nFYI...if your sex is so bad that your are resorting to that cake.....GOD HELP YOU! 0
+Run, don't walk, as fast as you can away from this business!!! My husband and I recently purchased a patio set from Patio Star and the minute we walked out and they had our credit card information, our experience went from decent to exceptionally poor. Essentially we had to call 8, yes 8 times to confirm our set was even coming, during which time we experienced hostile, unfriendly, and unprofessional service people. When the set was finally delivered, we learned the cushions were still not finished as initially promised, and again we had to place several calls to locate and ensure delivery of the correct cushions 2 weeks later. The young delivery boys mentioned we were receiving the floor model (which we never agreed to), and this too was yet another unexpected problem to be worked out. This business is ridiculously unorganized, unprofessional, borderline unethical, and should be ashamed of the way their customers are treated. Please inform family and friends to stay away, as we have and continue to do. 0
+Yes it does get worse.\n\nI had asked them to make sure that they followed the directional installation to a particular wheel, guess what -they had put it the wrong way around. Also although I had valvestem caps screwed on tight on all 4 wheels when I took them in, all 4 were missing. No big deal financially and they will probably say they were missing in the first place, but I know better as I check my tp every week and always replace the caps. 0
+This store is NASTY. The hubbie will shop here, but after my last visit about 4 months ago, I am proud to say I have not gone anywhere near it and am committed to never set foot in it again.\n\nThe parking lot is horribly lit, very dirty. Gee, nice you have a security car, but why not put up more lights??\n\nOnce you walk into the store, the place has an odd smell, kinda chemical, like everything has been dunked into some odd preservative or de-louser.\n\nThe shopping carts are covered in a greasy grime; I would hunt for one that I could stomach putting my purchases inside.\n\nWal-mart's lack of cleanliness makes it easy for me to pay a little more to shop at Target. 0
+"Let me preface this Yelp Review with this point: I can appreciate the low prices that Wal-Mart provides, but I generally think Wal-Mart as a corporation is the scum of the Earth. This Wal-mart specifically is super ghetto, people take their small children shopping at 11:00 at night, and the employees are extremely unprofessional. Case in point: my girlfriend stopped at this Wal-mart the other night to get a few things because this location is very close to my house. Upon entering the store we realized that we would need a cart. I circled back to where the carts are usually kept to grab one but there were none to be found. I noticed that Wal_mart had two \""""greeters\"""" at the door not doing anything. I asked one of the greeters if they had any carts available, and she responded that all the carts were in the parking lot and if I wanted one I should go out in the parking lot and get one. I said \""""Seriously? You don't have any carts for your customers?\"""" She reiterated that I would have to go out to the parking lot and find a cart. I always assumed that the greeters role (besides putting those little stickers on returns) was to provide customers with a cart. \n\nWal-mart - since when is it the customer's job to collect carts for you? You are the wealthiest corporation in the world, I'm sure you can pay someone minimum wage to collect your carts. If you want customers to shop and return, maybe you will learn the concept of customer service." 0
+Don't go here if you need anything. They tried making it into a super Walmart but failed miserably. There is no one around and if you need anything, go to the other two walmarts that are 3 miles apart, in the opposite direction. Super fail. 0
+I love there traditional baked pastries, they always have a great selection and when I'm making burritos this is the only place I go for fresh tortillas. 1
+First time customer, glad I tried them! Not knowing what their pizza would be like and the fact that they served by the slice made my decision easy. I ordered 2 slices to start with, one had bacon, tomatoe, mushroom and onions and the other had meatballs, peperoni and tomatoes. They were excellent, the crust was thin but not like a cracker, had a nice chewiness to it with a bit of crunch. Nice home made sauce, not sweet like some or too spicy like others. My wife says she has found a new pizza place and I'm sure we will be regulars. Our third slice had meatballs, anchovy and tomatoes. We were amazed at the quantity and quality of the toppings. Of all the toppings, the meatball was our favorite. The slice comes off of a 24 inch pizza so it is plenty to eat at $2.25 a slice and 35 cents per topping. They make one great NY style pizza!!! On each table there was parmesan cheese, oregano, red peper flakes, garlic salt and salt and pepper. Can't wait to go back. 1
+You want New York pizza? Go to New York. You want the best New York pizza in Arizona? Go to Venezia's. Yes this family run shop was featured in Breaking Bad, and they have shops in AZ and NM. This pizza is better than any other pizza place that claims to have New York pizza. Trust me, I'm a New Yorker. 1
+Cruise America completely ruined our vacation. We picked up the dirty, stained, broke down RV in Fillmore, CA.. The RV was in very bad condition! ( we had drove 8 hours from home and had already paid for it so we decided to make the best of it and take it) The seats had hole's and stains, the cupboards were broken, water was leaking. They sent out 7 lady's in an RV that was dangerous. The bald front tire nearly fell off and they had to send someone out to replace it and that took two days. Then they wanted us to take it to the service center and wait for god knows how long for them to fix it or make a 3 hour trip to Compton, CA to exchange it. We opted to end our vacation and return the broke down palace back from whence it came because that was only 30 miles away and we did not feel safe traveling that distance in it! NOTHING was working, we had no power, no water, no sewer, and the indicator panel was broke, all the propane leaked out while we slept, thank God we had the windows open! My advice is to reserve a nice Hotel room! It will be cheaper and safer for you and your family! Thanks Cruise America for running our vacation and trying to kill us! I can not believe you would send people out in such a death trap....shame on you!! 0
+I love their chicken, that's why I'll give them a star. Horrible service. I waited for about 45 minutes until I was helped in the drive through. There were only five cars and I had to wait around 20 minutes to finally get my order taken and some girl said, give me a sec and I said that's fine. 20 minutes later again, I waited, there was no cars in front of me. I was so angry I just drove to their window and finally they took my order. Can't believe how rude they were. She didn't even say sorry and that's all I wanted was an apology. Best believe, I will never be coming back. 0
+"TERRIBLE SERVICE! A couple of our friends joined my wife and I to attend the Chandler Classic Car Show. We have frequented Kokopelli Winery many times. We were seated at the walk through patio area. The hostess said our waitress would be with us shortly. After waiting for 20 minutes, I went back to the hostess and told her we had not been waited on. If they had been SWAMPED, I would understand but the place wasn't even 1/2 full. She stated some one would be with us shortly. We waited another 15 minutes and no one waited on us. We walked out but at the front door on the way out, our \""""supposed\"""" waitress said she would buy the first round. We said no thank you. The hostess didn't even apologize. I grabbed the business card for the manager ( Candice Oehlerking) and e-mailed her. Didn't even get a response. Guess they lost our business for good!!!" 0
+Kokopelli Winery is in a great location but the food and wine are wanting. \n\nThe white wines were very strange and the reds didn't make me want to buy a case. I did purchase three wines- one white and two reds, hoping that at a later time I might grow to love them. \nThe whites are too sweet for me and the flavors are weird. Yes weird.\nThe food wasn't bad, but we did really enjoy the music. It is fun just to check out. I will go back and try different vintages from Kokopelli in the future. It may end up developing some unique vintages and is different enough to make it worth my time. 0
+Burrito Express is a delicious choice for a Mexican lunch. It is very different from the local taco stand (Filiberto's or Amado's) but that does not mean that it's not as good. The tortillas are extremely tasty. 1
+The supreme breakfast burrito is the number one breakfast burro in chandler, a must try for all. I am impressed with the meat portions in the taco/enchilada combos as well..the downers...they desperately need some spicy hot sauce. I hope to see this place do well and stick around for a long time to come. I would also like to see the owner be a little tougher on a few of his employees (dress code, on the phone while working, smoking out front, etc). Overall, great spot to fill the hunger void for less than $10.00..giant drinks as well. 1
+This is the worst golf course I've ever played on. It was only $15 in the afternoon during the summer, and I still felt ripped off. The greens were atrocious, most of them on the front nine had large dirt spots all over them and you could hardly tell where the green ended and the fringe began. Everything here is old, and not in a vintage/antique way but in a terribly maintained way. You'd be better off not golfing at all than playing here. 0
+This is a Crowne Plaza? This is more like a standard motel 6 that costs 3x the amount. I mean I got a king size office suite and it has a tiny tube tv in it. I didn't even know these things still existed outside of them at Salvation Army. Bathroom is blah, I'm questioning cleanliness of bed sheets and room in general. Staff at front desk was really nice though. 0
+This ain't your Baskin Robbins or Cold Stone, and that's why you come here.\n\nDrop in, ask to try their delicious ice cream, or are you feeling like a churro? It's REALLY hot outside. Even more the reason to park, run in, be attended to quickly, run back out with your tasty choice. It is colorful and kids would really dig this place (ADULTS TOO)\n\nThe horchata was excellente... 1
+"I can't believe nobody has reviewed this wonderful little restaurant yet! I've been going here for years, first with my parents, who are both from Indiana, then to treat my mother, my husband and kids, even my brother when he was in town. Where else you gonna find a \""""breaded pork tenderloin\"""" sandwich! And it's really good! They also have great breakfasts. I had the \""""Corn Meal Mush\"""" one day and expected a bowl of hot cereal, but it was actually strips of fried cornmeal batter which were delicious with syrup over them. They came with a generous amount of bacon, too. They are only open till 2pm so don't dawdle if you want to eat there. And be sure to try the pork tenderloin!" 1
+"This is a greasy spoon, diner, local hang out place that I usually really enjoy. The few times I have gone I wasn't that impressed with the food and it's extremely loud in here every time I go. Which i think is how diners should be except it's really much louder than you would expect. The waitresses are nice and seem to know everyone which is always good to find. The few things I have ordered to eat have all been pretty bland and not very good. The Blueberry pancakes seem to have real blueberries but they are very tough and \""""chewy\"""" not sure how that actually happens. Usually blueberries in pancakes are the opposite. The pancake itself was very tough and pretty bland. I can't really recommend them. I have also had an omelet before and it was good nothing to write home about. So if you stop in I would stay away from the pancakes." 0
+I was in on Saturday about 8:30 I didn't get the name of the big blonde women that took my order she reeked of alcohol, wasn't very friendly towards me the customer plus the food was not what I order she told me it was what I ordered I will never come back to Hoosiers cafe ever again PS if I was the owner I would fire her on the spot for disrespecting a paying customer 0
+When I needed beauty products or was just in the mood to shop I would pop in here before or after Walmart to look around. They always have good sale items and the clerks are very nice and helpful! 1
+"Maybe it's just me but this store is not up to par in my opinion. I always stop here to get money orders for rent on the way home from work and I almost always have to wait at the counter for 5 or more minutes while employees constantly yell \""""someone will be right with you\"""" at me from all directions. The sandwich counter is good although it says sandwich in 3 minutes or its free and it always takes longer. (I never say anything because I don't care, I just don't see the point of the sign.) Their meat section is a joke lacking any real selection. The produce is almost always below my quality standards and is also lacking in selection. Last but most definitely not least they always have just one register open and no self checkout. Overall going there is a highly inconveniencing experience and I would not recommend going there for anything." 0
+Horrible customer service at this location. I've lost track of how many times I get home, only to find that I don't have all my purchases. I will go out of my way to avoid this store. 0
+"We love Dr Steve!\n\n--update 7/24/13--\n\nIn all the years we have been coming here we have not had a single issue, until they hired the new woman up front. I believe her name is Siri. Today took the cake, but before that a little back story. We have called for the 6mo appointment for Lily Mae for the past few weeks. Every day she answers and gives whatever excuse she can think of. Computers down, no appointments for two weeks, she is too busy right now, I have heard them all. Finally my wife gets us an appointment today at one two four zero, yes, one two four zero. Seriously, who gives the appointment time like that? Siri does, that is who. Then gives you an attitude and acts like your ignorant when you clarify. After making the appointment she asked what the appointment is for, and when she hears it is for a six month checkup (daughter is now seven months, took that long to get in) she gives my wife the third degree for getting her in late. Remember, we are only late because their have been \""""no appointments, computers down, I don't have time for this right now\"""" for the past three weeks. \n\nSo, we get to the appointment thirty minutes early. Those with two or more kids know, its thirty minutes early or thirty minutes late, there is no happy medium. Check in and get things going. Siri (first time I have met her in person) informs me that my insurance is cancelled. I advise her that it is not cancelled, there has been an ongoing issue with my insurance and they had to remove and re-add Lily Mae as her birth date was incorrect in their systems. She gives me an attitude and tells me that I will have to pay the bill if the insurance company does not pay. I let her know, again, that they will pay the bill and I am already aware of the issue. Most would leave it at that, but not Siri. Oh no, she must seek the \""""truth\""""! About ten minutes later I hear her blurting out my insurance ID number. She was on the phone with my insurance company to verify my insurance before she would let us go in for our appointment. Unbelievable! So the insurance company, who has not yet been informed by my employer of the changes to the birth date (all of this transpired this week) tells her that Lily Mae is no longer on the plan (duh, I just told you all of this). She tells the agent \""""thanks, I knew there was something going on, we'll put a stop to this\"""" and hangs up. Giving me a dirty look she calls me back up to tell me that the doctor cannot see me unless I pay for the visit. Game over, no more being nice. After giving her a piece of my mind another woman up front came out and I stopped addressing her. Within a few seconds of talking to this other woman she understood the situation and got us back on track. Siri was not having any of that and started her mouth back up, glaring, and LAUGHING at me. \n\nAt this point I was done speaking with her and informed them I would be leaving their office and would not return. As I was getting the girls things packed up and watching as Siri sat in her chair watching us and smiling as if she just did something grand I chose to stay in spite of her. She is not an accurate reflection of this practice, everyone else is great. I jump on the phone with my benefits department at work and they confirm Lily Mae is insured within a few minutes. I have NEVER had a claim not go through at their office. My kids have both went there their entire lives. To treat someone that loyal like they are the scum of the earth is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. To call a patient a liar that has been with your practice since the start and go as far as calling in benefits for a wellness checkup is far beyond excusable. My advice to Dr Gentile and the rest of the staff, get rid of this CANCER before you lose more patients. If she is here with this attitude when I come back for our nine month checkup, we will not be back.\n\nNow, to be fair, the star rating is down based solely on this person. Without her, this office is still a five star. With her here, the positives do not outweigh the negative she creates. Dr Steve and the rest of the staff were quite apologetic for her actions, but they should never have to be put in such a position. She has no business in the position she is in, she needs to be tucked away in a cubicle somewhere handling TPS reports and speaking to no clients of whatever business she is working for." 0
+I took my daughter to Dr.Gentile's office and she saw Dr.Kelly (she must be new,I newer saw her before) and she gave her an antibiotic assuming that she has a UTI. She told me to give it to her and if they call me back with negative results I can stop giving her antibiotic and if it's positive to continue with antibiotic. \n\nSo I called the office the next day and left the message for the triage nurse ,I never received the call back. The next day the same thing, left the msg., and around 4pm I was thinking they are closing soon so I called again and asked how long does it take for a nurse to respond??? I then was put on hold till she find out what the lab result is. She came back to tell me that they didn't receive the lab results yet. They will probably be here tomorrow (Friday) and they will call me right away.Do you think they called???NO!!! \n\nSo, I am giving my daughter antibiotic maybe for no reason, we don't know if she has a UTI and there is weekend coming, meaning it's been already 5 days of the treatment. After the weekend i called with my patience lost and of course the same procedure, leave the msg. for the triage and she will call back. I guess when you sound frustrated they call right away. I received the call five min. after leaving the msg. \n\nThe nurse said that the urine sample was NEVER sent to the lab, it was to little and that somebody probably threw it in the trash. Why they didn't tell me this before??? If it was too little I could have come back the same day (not after 7 days!) and leave another one. Right??? The nurse said to come back and leave another urine sample again! Oh, and I don't need to set up the appointment! What relief!!! 0
+"I can't agree with the other ladies who have posted their experiences. It's been awhile but the last time I did business with these guys I knew I would never go back. I took my car in to have the wheels balanced after I had purchased a set of brand new wheels and tires from the internet. When I mounted the new wheels I was getting a vibration at freeway speeds so I decided to take it to Tire Pros to have the wheels balanced. They charged me a resonable price since I did not purchase the wheels from them. When I got home I did a quick walk around the car and that's when I noticed one of my wheels had a piece of metal chipped off right at one of the holes for the lug nuts. I know it wasn't there before because they were brand new. I called Tire Pros back and told them what I found. They said to bring it back, which I did. When I got there the manager said he asked the tech about it and he said the damage was already there! The manager then said there was nothing they could do about it. =/ Nothing I dislike more than a dishonest business. If they admitted to it I would probably be able to forgive and forget but I just want others to know that they aren't the \""""Pros\"""" their name claims to be." 0
+Was upset because they didnt have the Van i reserved, and they offered to give me and SUV- all they had. The SUV was absolutely filthy w food on the floor, n the carpet appeared stained w dark matter and looked disgusting. Had to take it home and clean it myself....however, The outside of the vehicle was washed. When i told the Enterprise clerk about the filthy interior she said they dont detail the interior...use a vacuum/some carpet cleaner!...jeez!! On the positive, the staff was friendly and did discount my rental, and on the return gave me another discount because the seat was broken on the SUV n wouldnt go down. Discounts helped but the gas milage on the SUV killed my pocketbook. Lesson learned is dont pickup a vehicle at the end of the day...i got stuck w something i didnt want and there was nothing i could do about it, as i was leaving for a trip early in the morning. Dont think i will rent from this location again. 0
+Food was ok.. Waitress was horrible 0
+So I love Serranos and when I come to AZ to visit family I usually always eat there once. On this particular trip my family wanted brunch instead of dinner so I suggested Brunchies. Terrible call. \n\nWe were seated at a table and helped by an elderly woman who seemed nice enough. 5 minutes in we have no water, silver wear, or our order taken. 10 minutes in we finally place our order. 30 minutes in we still have not received our food or the basket of sugar chips (which are good) even though people around us who arrived later have all got theirs. I ask for an update and I'm told the food will be right out. \n\n10 minutes later I ask again and they say its only two minutes away but at this point we are going to be late for a wedding I have to attend and can't wait any longer. We leave having eaten nothing. \n\nI've worked in th restaurant industry a long time and can say this experience ranks near the top of my worst ever list. Usually if an order is taking too long someone made a mistake, which is fine when a manager explains the hold up and often times even offers a free appetizer or something while you wait. It was over 40 minutes from the time we ordered until we left and not once die we receive an apology, explanation, or just an update from our server or a manager. I will never recommend Brunchies to anyone. 0
+I've only been here a few times, both times I was disapointed. This last time the service was very slow and my stomach was a little upset after. I thought the biscuits and gravy was mediocre but a lot of people on here seem to like them. I don't plan on going back, and wouldn't really recomend going here, but they have a unique style and a very Mexican influenced menu so maybe for you its worth a try. 0
+CUSTOMER SERVICE TOTALLY HORRIBLE. While the food is, let's say, OK (not the best despite the price that implies a superior product) the manager is coming directly from hell. \n\nWatch your credit card statement as mine was just double the amount of the meal and the merchant refuses to accept that there is a problem with it. 100% tip? Not on my receipt (which I thankfully I kept.) Thank you for the credit card protection mechanism against these vultures. Should send the Mystery Diners team there.. 0
+not the best for family dining and man was it not worth it! I am a huge fan of Elmer's Tacos (right down the street) and thought I would give Guedo's a try for once. MISTAKE. What kind of a place doesn't take CC's? Disappointing to say the least. Food was below average and the lack of service and smiles really annoyed me. 0
+Went to Guedos for the first time today and was really disappointed. The food was terribly over priced and all normal sides are ala carte to your entree. Rice and beans are an expensive add-on and are served in styrofoam dishes. You have to pay extra for chips and salsa as well. I spent $20 for a meal that would have been no more than $11 at a better quality restaurant. The burro I had was fairly bland and tasteless, the beans were alright but nothing special and the rice not good at all. I would have enjoyed taco bell much more at 1/3rd the price. Glad some like this place. The owner seems like a nice guy, but Imho, the prices and food quality are a deal breaker. 0
+"OK, so this was my 1st visit even though I've lived in the East Valley for 20+ years. I just never had an incentive to go. \n\nAlright. I understand the complaints of others that prices are somewhat higher than most. But in my opinion that's most frequently a trade off of quality (while supporting a definite mom & pop local institution) vs. large-scale mass production. For me, I almost always choose the quality. Life is just too short to demand a value menu for the usual dreck that comes with it.\n\nHaving done the research on their website and Yelp, I kinda knew what I wanted, and I knew about where to order (cash register) and available items on the condiment bar. Being by myself with $20 bucks to spend (Living Social -- ah, there's my incentive!), I start with a corn \""""cheez crisp\"""", and proceed to order a fish taco, a shrimp tostada, and a beef (carne asada) burro plus a Mexican beer (Bohemia, if you must know!)\n\nThe corn cheez crisp is more like a corn quesadilla, but it's made with a good quality white Mexican cheese (Chihuahua? maybe Menonita?) Tasty, especially when dipped in their \""""hottest\"""" red salsa. 2 tortillas folded in half, easily polished off by myself, but better to share as to not take up unnecessary capacity for a tasty, yet mostly superfluous appetizer.\n\nThe tostada comes out next, with a very nice mix of frijoles (not whole beans) plus 4-5 shrimp, lettuce, onion, and sour cream drizzle (not a lump). Very tasty. The shrimp are griddled medium-rare. I liked it quite a bit.\n\nNext, the fish taco and burro were up (your name is broadcast to let you know it's ready). The fish taco is clearly up with the best I've ever eaten (including Mr. Taco in Rocky Pt, and yes, decidedly better than Rubio's). The fish is very fresh, crispy, yet tender, and everything supports it. Superior!\n\nI could stop there, but I really wanted to try the burro while it was fresh. Man, I'm glad I did. The carne was expertly seasoned and char-grilled while combined with some mashed avocado, frijoles (not whole beans) and pico. In a way, I was sorry that I saved it for last. But hooray! I have 1/2 leftover for tomorrow -- no, couldn't stop with just 1 or 2 bites.\n\nAs for decor and ambiance, I'm a low-emotion computer dude, so that stuff really doesn't affect me (ha ha! maybe that's why I'm eating by myself!). But I can say that I really liked the outdoor sand & tables, the enclosed patio, and the insides. To my way of thinking, it was an attractive beach party in downtown Chandler. (Very family friendly, not rowdy at all, mostly gringos and not bikers ).\n\nService was good, food was very good, and pricing acceptable. I'm sorry I glossed over them the last 20 years!" 1
+I found the food to be okay, not great, but the prices were quite high. $3 for a side of chips and I think you could have counted about 35 chips in the bowl. The salsa was delicious but the chicken burro was not that good and again quite pricey for the small size of it. Also, shabby chic would be a huge upgrade from this mess of a restaurant. Just a little too run-down for my liking. 0
+Great spot to go to when you want to wash your own car! its really affordable and the staff is really friendly. I usually go on the weekends and a man named dannon always helps me with what ever i need. There's a lot of air fresheners , towels, cleaners etc..to choose from in the vending machine. its a great family owned business! Id definitely recommend it if your not too lazy. I always feel great knowing i washed my own car when i leave. 1
+Came out and solved a couple of dead outlets at my condo; educated me about what was going on and what the correction was, and even offered to talk me through it over the phone instead of coming out for a service call! Honest company with reasonable rates. 1
+A small indoor shopping district that also houses a cell phone shop, a bookstore, and a clothing shop. We sat down at the indoor restaurant and ordered carnitas which were pretty flavorful and sat down at one of the benches in the wide open area for seating. There is a big screen TV which everyone seemed to have been watching intently. We watched a couple of kids from the hair salon a few steps away wrestle over a ball. For some reason, in the back it also doubles as a daycare for children?\n\nWhat I did find refreshing was the horchata and snow cone that I ordered. On the side of the restaurant there is an ice cream stand that serves fruit juices and snow cones of all flavors. Anyone that sells snow cones is okay in my book. There was also some small clothing stores inside but nothing that I would really go out of my way to return to again. It was strange because everything was so small inside. 0
+As with most fast food joints, this McDonalds is hit or miss. I'd say about half the time I get out with exactly what I ordered and no strange encounters. \n\nThe most common problem I've had here is getting sauce for my nuggets. They usually ask when I'm ordering, but I've learned to double check when I get my bag anyway. Once, they distracted me from checking for sauce by failing to give me a straw. I got my straw, forgot the sauce. \n\nOn one visit, the girl at the second window made it through our entire exchange without actually speaking to me or looking at me.\n\nThe food is consistently typical McDonalds food, which isn't good, but it's what I go to get. The line tends to move quick with the double ordering lines. The location couldn't be more convenient to my house, which is probably not a good thing. Overall, it is exactly what I expect and I know the subsequent stomach ache is my own fault. 0
+Not a big fan. Hubby went here to get our car inspected. The guy quoted a repair cost that was a bit higher than what we expected. The mechanic tried to pressure my hubby into doing the repairs at their shop. \n\nwe Went to another repair shop (AAA certified) and we were given a quote of $180 less for the same sevice. We will not be returning to this place. 0
+great service. 1
+"I'd never eat here again, even if they paid me to.\n\nBeing a born-and-raised Mainah, I was really craving some fish and chips. My brother was in town and we went together. When we received the food we were appalled. The \""""fish\"""" was literally just a thin, overcooked patty that was quite obviously a pre-made frozen food. \n\nThe fries, scallops and shrimp were the same. Factory-made frozen food that they heat and serve. \n\nLiterally, that's it. They just open a bag, heat it up, and serve it. They don't prepare anything here. \n\nOh, and if you want sauce? They charge extra." 0
+My personal favorite for Mexican food. Consider giving this a four star as the soda here is horrible at best.\n\nThe beans are great as is the rice. I love the enchiladas and the spicy chicken is also very good. 1
+I love Elmer's. Try the strips and sauce they are different but so good. They have great green chili burritos, shredded beef tacos are also a favorite of mine. Avoid going here at lunch time mon thru fri it is very popular with chandler high kids. 1
+This is my Chandler go to place for Mexican food. Some things to be aware of: \n(1) during school lunches they are packed\n(2) you pay for the chips and salsa\n(3) there is a cost of refills \nlook beyond that and you will have some great food for a very decent price! 1
+FRD is pretty much an average bar without much to distunguish it aside from being stumbling distance from home. They have poker a couple times a week as well as karaoke along with a band evey once in a while. \n\nThey've an ok to fair selection of beer (no Guinness shockingly enough) and liquor. The food is tolerable for bar food, but I have had much better at other bars.\n\nService happens to depend who's on duty. Some of their bartenders have been awesome while others...well, not so much.\n\nOverall, if you're looking for a place to toss back a few, play some poker or sing some karaoke in an okay but not necessarily stunning place and you're close by, check it out. \n\nNot a place I'd suggest if you've got to cross town for or want a higher end / glitzy establishment though. 0
+I really hate this place!! Came here and ate b fast today. Wanted to use my laptop here to do some work on the internet and i needed to plug in, they have free wifi here but no WORKING OUTLETS!!!! How ridiculous is that! Dont come here to use your laptop or the free wifi! The workers here dont take concerns seriously they didnt even care that i couldnt find an outlet even when i said i would never come back!!!\n\nwhat an embarassment!!! 0
+Yowza! Where to begin...first of all, we've driven past this place hundreds of times...and now we know why! Only reason we went in is because we had a coupon (they seem to hate coupons as employees). \nThe service was horrendous! Totally rude and rather expensive for a bagel joint. It seems as though the only qualification to work here is the ability to come in at 5:30am. \nEgg and sausage are pre-made and are nuked for breakfast bagels.\nAs we were sitting in the restaurant (which was dirty), we noticed that the drive-thru wait was at least 6 minutes per person. Definitely not worth the wait. \nNeedless to say, we won't be going back. 0
+They do not respect our flag!!! A business should have more respect for our country and address issues like this. 0
+A few weeks ago I was in the Phoenix area and found Bagel Nosh on Yelp. Their bagels are chewy on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside-just how you want a bagel. They have bagels ready to go, as well as an assortment of bagel sandwiches. The person who helped me was very nice and put together my bagel quickly and it tasted great. The only possible downside was the coffee was a little cold, but then again I came after the breakfast rush. Try the Bagel Nosh and I don't think you will be disappointed. 1
+I visited this place 2 years ago and never wanted to come back. Just recently I stopped by and noticed the owners changed. They are so polite and the bagels are great for the price! I went back for the 2nd time today and they've re-did the inside there is much more room. I had a bagel sandwich and an ice mocha coffee that is easily comparable to Dutch Brothers but half the price. If you haven't been to Bagel Nosh in a while I recommend trying them again! 1
+I'm not one to usually leave reviews but after the condescending response I got from the owner, I felt a public response was deemed fit. As I was leaving, I was asked how my cream cheese was. I responded by informing them that I felt the quality has gone down over the last several years and that it was not good today. Now I know, some of you probably love this place. I have tasted many a bagel in other states, including NY and here in the Valley. Bottom line, you have some better choices out there. What irked me was the response by the owner that they have been in the business 45 years and they are a 5 star establishment. There is no way this is a 5 star bagel place. If they ever want to become that, I would recommend they travel around town, tasting other bagels and up the ante. Oh by the way - $11.29 for three bagels with cream cheese. Prices are in small print on a piece of paper. Now, I have better things to do on a Saturday then write a review, but bottom line, the bagels are smaller, they don't taste good, the cream cheese was runny, no flavor or consistency. You want a great bagel place - take a drive to Hot Bagel at 59th and the 101. Line out the door every day. The drive is almost worth it. Oh, the cream cheese is piled on thick high! You want onions? No extra charge. 0
+Very disappointed in this salon. Set an appt 4 days ahead of time. Area were I for my set put on was dirty from a past client. The mail tech did not talk, I felt rushed through my appt which resulted in me leaving unhappy. I won't be returning. 0
+On 11-19-10 @ 1:49 PM, I ordered a single hamburger with a bowl of chili.\nThe girl turned the chili pot up on its side to get only a half bowl. Then a guy came over and scraped a little more out of the pot, charged me $5.32 and gave it to me.\nI ate the hamburger while reading some lit up sign exclaiming that FRESH IS BEST. Then took a spoon of chili and spit it out. I told the girl of the problem and she said she has more chili on the stove and did I want some. No way and I left. I called the number on the receipt to complain and some guy did not want to talk and told me to call the 800 # on the receipt. I told him there was no #. I told him--I will handle this a different way and here it is--I AM A YELPER!\nI told my wife about it and when I mentioned the location, she told me she hates that place and does not go there. And as you can see, NEITHER WILL I.\n\nBOB STEPHENS\n\nHowever, most Wendy's are good places to eat. 0
+Had an issue with a radiator blow out while I was down the street from them so I decided to give them a shot. They were very friendly, showed me what was wrong and what needed to be replaced and took care of me very quickly! 1
+I have taken my dogs here for ever and loved the vets and staff. \n\nMy dog suddenly became very sick on a Wednesday ,morning and I knew that the office opens at 7:30am. \nWe got there early and waited. The receptionist opened the doors on time and I struggled to get my 100lb dog into the building. \nMy dog collapsed on the floor barely breathing and she tells me that the vet will not be in for another 30 min!!!!! \nWhy would you open a veterinary clinic without a vet present!? \n\nI had to have someone help me get her back into the car and by this time my dogs tongue was blue. \nWe got to emergency and she died less then an hour later. \n\nThanks Prestige for the help on one of the worst days of my life. I hope it was worth sleeping in... 0
+"We went here for lunch with my 3 young kids, my cousin, my dad, my husband. Party of 7. The adults all got the all-u-can-eat soup and salad lunch. The kids got kids meals. It took exactly 40 minutes for us to get our plates. Kids are cranky at this point from the long wait. If you've never had the all-u-can-eat deal, it's basically a pinch of salad and 2 slurps of soup; i.e. the SMALLEST possible serving ever. Soup is cold, salad is drowning in dressing.The fun part begins now that we are STILL starving... wait 10 minutes after eating our meal to track down a waitress to request a \""""refill\"""" serving. 30 minutes later... we get our second serving - still, tiniest ever portion. Hunger is still not satisfied as the portion is so minimal - BUT the kids have now been sitting there for well over 1.5 hours and we just need to get the hell out. The very pregnant manager finally appears to open the door for us to leave - I VERY kindly tell her that the service was extremely slow and the all-u-can-eat deal seems like a scam if you can't get much to eat... and that when you have children, this kind of service is really sad. She says sorry but thanks for coming. Well, NEVER AGAIN." 0
+"Worse service ever. My husband and I went in on a Friday night. Service was slow not that busy we just were lucky enough to get laziest of them. 20.00 special...appetizer was decent spinach dip... My husband got the sirloin med rare..initially it came out Med to Med well. We hate to be complainers but come on..took awile for manager to come out and \""""inspect\"""" our complaint...she of course agreed..meanwhile I'm sitting with my food and I hate eating when somebody else isn't eating or has their food delivered, but I digress the 2nd steak came out still over cooked. Hungry by now we just accepted in stride and he ate it. Way salty. Check cones to table FINALLY! Seriously we never saw her. Was sooooo frustrating. Its like what are you doing. Ugh! Check was 20.00 off. We had to wait and wait, wait, wait, wait till finally my husband approached our waitress while she congregated up front with Co workers. She fixes the mistake and by now we want to leave..we were ready to go, but we wait and wait, wait, wait, till I finally grab another more ummmmm astute waiter who took our bill. I hate, hate under tipping having worked in the industry in my youth, but I had no choice. In the short will never ever never visit this establishment again." 0
+I've been going to these guys for 7 years or so. Yes they have the cheapest oil changes around, which includes rotating tires. Look for their coupons. Now it seems they suggest work that doesn't need to be done. The latest is they said the rack and pinion needed to be replaced for $500. I brought my car to another shop which said they would love to charge me for replacing the rack and pinion but it doesn't need it, it's just an oil leak around the filter will be fixed with the oil change. This is at least the 2nd time Jack at Napa (the owner) suggested unnecessary work. And Jeff doesn't work there anymore. 0
+Great bar! Great staff! Definitely my favorite place to get drinks with friends and play pool. Awesome happy hour prices and the bartenders are very good. The crispy chicken salad is to die for. They also have an Internet jukebox making it very easy to create your own environment with your own music. 1
+"Horrible horrible service. I will not be visiting this one again. \n\nFirst the girl who took my order could not for the life of her get it right. I was near asking for someone else to fix my order because she was so incompetent. \n\nShe finally got it right and I went ahead and slid my card on their outside machine. It said declined. Naturally I was confused so I looked up my account and all the funding was there plus some. So I tried again and again it didn't work. I pushed the button saying my card wasn't working in the machine. They said they would send a carhop to me to check it out. 15 min later my food shows up even though I haven't paid. So I tell the girl something is wrong it won't work. Her response it \""""well don't you have another card?\""""\n\nI was shocked and honestly peeved off at this point. I said forget it we don't want the food any more and left. I called to complain that she was so rude only to find the manager on duty is a high school kid. Seriously?? You have a high school kid handling problems!? He says it's normal for their outside machines to not work. He goes on to tell me \""""it's customary in this day for people to have multiple cards\"""" and that he doesn't find her behavior as rude. Are you flipping kidding me? This is why high school students shouldn't be the managers. They think it's ok to be rude to the customer. \n\nI am livid at this point so I ask where the manager above him is. He says he won't be in until six. So I say I want him to call me at six. The kid tells me well that's our happy hour. He may or may not be too busy to call me today. Overall the customer service STINKS. There are plenty of other burger joints around town where a person can get the same food with better customer service." 0
+I am beyond disappointed in the customer service I received at this branch. I had a major purchase on one receipt with $20 Kohl's Cash. When I returned a $39 sweater, they told me they would have to deduct the Kohl's cash and give me the $19. So what if I put the sweater on another receipt? I earned that Kohl's cash! I had to spend $100 to get that and they took it away just like that. I can understand if I took the whole order, then take my $20 back. If you ever shop here, be sure to put your Kohl's cash item on another receipt. They will take that $20 back if you have ANY returns. I am completely disappointed in Kohl's. 0
+The customer service here is top notch. Both the cashier and customer service desk were very helpful with exchanging my pants that I bought (too big) on the website. Also, found a clearance shirt for $4, and while I was in line paying, some nice lady gave me her leftover $4.06 in kohl's cash! Free shirt??!! Can my day get any better? 1
+They always take about 2 days and have ruined 3 of my husband's very expensive dress shirts and of course refused to take responsibility for it. Luckily Macy's was kind enough to replace even though it wasn't their fault at all. They had a different excuse each time for why it wasn't their fault 0
+Maybe their pizza is good, but the Italian beef sucks, as does the service. I would not order the pizza based on those facts. 0
+"After reading the reviews, both good and bad; I decide to take the chance and take the fam there to enjoy a nice Saturday morning breakfast. Well, we arrived late and ended up having lunch. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated. We were seated outside on a semi-enclosed patio. That day was very windy and cold. It was also very loud.. \nAfter waiting 30 minutes, we finally got our food. The description on the menu for my husbands sandwich said \""""piled high\"""" What he got was totally different.. Maybe one slice of turkey was in his sandwich. The food was not that great.. \nGot the check and when to the counter to pay, I asked the owner to itemize the bill. I didn't feel comfortable paying just the total written on the bottom of the check. \nWell, WHAT DO YOU KNOW!!! There was a mistake.. Not only is he charging people a different amount then what his menu reads, but he is also taxing every item.. \nYou are supposed to tax the whole amount after everything is rung up.. Not each item.. Gheesh! \nAfter arguing with him and creating a rucus in the restuarant; I was very glad to leave.. No apology was ever given and we will not be returning.. \nI will be contacting the airport to advise of them of the tax fraud going on there, as well. Usually I don't care about a few cents, but if he does that with everyone, it equals out to thousands of dollars a year.. It's ethically NOT RIGHT... \nWhat a cheat!!!" 0
+This place is OK to hanger out and check view the aircraft parked in front and those flying over head . However I was not impressed with their burger, much toooo greasy and I never did get the wait staff to bring mustard and mayo. Hopefully their other dishes are better. Not my first choice to take out of towners to. 0
+We came in on a Sunday morning and expected a wait, especially for a party of 9. But after waiting 45 minutes, I checked our status and host told me there are only 2 tables that could fit us and they were just sitting down. I told him to separate us to 6/3 or 5/4 and he nodded. After 2 hours of waiting, we finally sit down with no menus and no water. Waited another 10 minutes before a waitress came by. We ordered and 1/2 our party had to run and asked for their food to go, only to find it our order hasn't even been started yet. They cancel and leave. The rest of us get our food and it was a huge disappointment. I had steak and eggs, both were over cooked and dry. Steak was such bad quality. Fruit was old. Everyone's meals were not spectacular and not worth the wait at all. We wasted nearly 3 hours of our lives on this meal. UGH. 0
+The brow lady, Nicky has gone to the AZ state board many times for lashes and waxing brows without a license! This is not how the original owner (Jennifer) would have wanted it. This place should be shut down! 0
+"I have been going to this salon for almost a year, and sadly I have been disappointed since they have \""""remodeled.\"""" I went in for my regular brow/lip wax with a microderm, and they didn't have anything set up, and made me wait 20 minutes in the waiting area. The woman that did my brows had no idea I was getting a facial after my waxing, and she seemed to be pretty new to the whole aesthetic stuff. Furthermore, after everything was said, and done, I got into my car only to notice my unibrow had hair on it still (I have blonde brows). This was a terrible waste of money, but now I know why it was completely dead inside the salon at 2 p.m." 0
+We ended up at this place when we tried to hit Over Easy at 11:45 on a Sunday morning and were told they were closed. Bummer! \n\nDidn't want to wait in line at Matt's and had been wanting to try this place for awhile. Took the trip down Camelback Rd. to The Breakfast Club. \n\nThe wait was pretty decent for a Sunday morning in the middle of old town Scottsdale. The host was friendly and helpful and seated us at a communal table with plenty of room between us and the other couple that was seated there.\n\nI started off with a cup of coffee and my girlfriend went with a glass of fresh pineapple juice. Our drinks came quickly. The coffee was pretty great at this place. Hit the spot nicely. My girlfriend's pineapple juice was perfectly chilled and crisp. \n\nShe came back to take our order. I went with the Mignon Benedict and my girlfriend went with the roasted turkey benedict. The food arrived pretty quickly, and my glass of coffee was refilled a few times in the meantime. Atmosphere was nice and relaxing, despite the expected ridiculousness of some of the people that hang out in Old Town. \n\nMy food was fantastic. The steak was still red in the center. At $13 for the sandwich, I wasn't expecting the quality of steak I got. My girlfriend's dish was actually even better than mine. Our waitress was fantastic. Definitely hitting this spot again. 1
+Sorry but there is always a wait here but you'll just have to get over that because this place is so frikin delicious! They serve pancakes with ice cream on it!!! Ive tried the cherries jubilee and bananas foster pancakes with the honey wheat pancakes I believe it is and bananas foster definitly better but it depends which you prefer because both were fan frikin tastic. (im sure only like 5 calories too right??, ha ) And I have also had the eggs benedict with the portabello mushroom on it (don't remember what it was called) I dont eat meat so I get it with out it and with out the other sauce it comes with, but still get the hollandaise and man, its good! It has a little spice to it and I love spice. The iced green tea is yummy also. The servings are big so you can always order to share (or if you cant decide, order a couple things and share everything) When the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside. All in all, love this place! 1
+"TBC has become a bit of a Scottsdale landmark over the past few years...I use it as a navigation landmark when I have people meeting me in town.\n\n\""""Go north on Scottsdale Road and if you see 75 hung over people dressed in Affliction tee shirts and sequined mini-dresses, standing on a street corner waiting for a mediocre breakfast, you've gone too far...in so very many ways\"""".\n\nI live (for another few weeks, at any rate) pretty close to TBC and yet, I don't really \""""go to there\"""" very often (or at all) if I can avoid it.\n\nI just don't look good in Affliction...or a sequined mini-dress.\n\nIn addition, the food and service have left me cold (much like my last omelet at TBC a few weeks ago) on my infrequent visits.\n\nBut the amusement factor provided by TBC is (for me at least) quite high, and for that, I'm grateful!\n\nI've been twice in the past year...once for lunch, out of renewed curiosity (I was headed to another spot for lunch and saw a couple reading a menu outside another restaurant and discussing their lunch preferences in loud Scottish accents \""""I dinna want a fookin TACO, Angela...I wanna go to the fookin Breakfast Club!\"""").\n\nThat was almost a year ago...and I went once for breakfast, recently, because the Beautiful Carin likes TBC.\n\nAnd what Carin wants, Carin gets!\n\nBut both visits featured mediocre food (esp. for the price) and mediocre service (at any price).\n\nMy last visit also featured an apparently broken exhaust duct that runs under the booths at the north end of the place.\n\nHot, humid cooking exhaust, coming up through the seams in the upholstery, steamy cooking aroma's wafting around me from below...I was about to call Guinness because I thought I was setting a new world record for sustaining a fart!\n\nBut the aromatic breeze didn't stop! \n\nAnd even though I'm close to senility, I eventually realized that it wasn't me!\n\nOur server was uninterested in this turn of events (when I let her know what was happening)...apparently I'm past the age when a 22 year old \""""model\"""" (who happens to be slingin' hash) needs to pay any attention to me...even when they are theoretically being paid to do so!\n\nMaybe she wasn't being paid enough to listen to me...that's probably why some hookers get $2-3,000 an hour...to listen...bareback.\n\nAt any rate, I was going to add a star to my review, since the warm air enema felt so darn nice, but what other restaurant can compete with that?\n\nIt wouldn't be fair!\n\nTBC is clearly a club that doesn't need me as a member, and I'm OK with that." 0
+Very disappointing. Hardly any wait, and now I know why. We went a couple years ago when it first opened and had great food, but it has really gone downhill.\n\nTHE FOOD: Biscuits and Gravy. The biscuits are listed as jalapeno, but there was no jalapeno flavor at all. The gravy was decent. The roasted potatoes were not cooked enough and were too raw to cut with a fork.\n\nThe Benedict with crab. Obviously canned crab meat, and the hollandaise had a day-glo orange look to it, almost as if it had been made with Tang. The hollandaise flavor was off as well. And again, the same with the potatoes.\n\nBelgian waffle. Decent. It's kind of hard to screw up a waffle. \n\nSERVICE: The service was good. Attentive without being annoying.\n\nIt is definitely a place where the annoying of Scottsdale seem to flock to. I was expecting to see cameras come in to film an episode of Real Housewives of Scottsdale.\n\nWe won't be back. 0
+They had me at fresh squeezed pineapple juice. We were in Scottsdale for spring training and came here on the advice of a friend. Thank you, friend! We enjoyed our meal so much we came back the following day. Again, fresh squeezed pineapple juice, heavenly. 1
+5-27-13 Memorial Day. We were the first people in the restaurant at 6am. I ordered huevos rancheros and my friends ordered biscuits and gravy. All three of our orders came out luke warm at best. We were the first orders in, no one else was in the restaurant. $41 for breakfast was not worth it. Did we tell our server you may ask? No we did not. We are in the industry as well and didn't want to be a bother. The service was fine but the food was sub par. In my experience in the restaurant industry I understand mistakes happen, orders are messed up, and food is sometimes cold. However when you are the very first order of the day there is no excuse. 0
+I finally made it to the breakfast club! The food was delicious and the place was gorgeous. 1
+WOW! WOW! WOW! Why have we not been to this place before? Everything and I mean everything we had was amazing. The service was quick and personal. I am a huge eggs Benedict fan and their's is the best I have ever had, hands down! Bloody Mary's yum! Hubby had the cornbread rancheros and didn't talk the until they were gone. So they must have been good! Can't wait to get back here! 1
+"Whoaaa, before I dive into my review, do the women that work here have to meet a certain \""""good looking\"""" quality? I don't think I saw one woman here that was not good looking and they were efficient with our order...Welp onto the boring stuff ha.\n\nI really enjoyed the environment, it had different types of people enjoying there tasty breakfast. We arrived before the rush and I was well pleased with our food. I ordered the BC Signature French Toast, the fresh \nstrawberries and almonds were a nice touch. DEF COMING FOR MORE Ha." 1
+I met Molli this evening and was very happy to have met such a talented hair stylist and woman. I came into Mollie's studio after a hairstylist royally messed up my hair by adding 4 different shades of color; one which came out orange and one other that came out bleach blonde white (almost gray looking). Molli, was gracious enough to come into her studio which by the way.. is adorable, to help me correct my hair before the holidays. She took her time and was VERY personable and funny. I enjoyed being there and really liked my hair. Much better than before! If you are looking for an experienced and affordable stylist, she is your girl. 1
+I have gone to the store once 2 years ago to get a bridesmaids dress and had a good experience. So when it was finally my turn to try on bridal gowns I decided to go back here. I have even researched on their website the dresses I wanted to try on. Unfortunately during my trip they did not have any of them in stock because they are part of a trunk show, which I can understand. SInce then I have made 3 different appointments with the shop during Demetrios trunk shows with no luck of the dresses being part of it. At this point I am really disappointed in their service and their lack of wanting to help me. I was told by the receptionist when I made my last appointment (2 weeks ago) that she would make sure that the dresses I wanted to try on were going to be part of the trunk show. I had my appointment for today and have been gleaming just to be able to try on the dresses! Unfortunately when I called this morning to confirm they where there the woman who answered the phone informed me that they were not. So I've had to cancel my appointment yet again. I just want to try on the dresses from the Ilissa collection #526 and #518, I didn't think it was going to be this hard to try on dresses I fell in love with over 6 months ago. If I ever get to try on these dresses I will probably change my rating, I feel like I have been strung along and lied to ... I was willing to spend 5k on a dress and unless they can pull through on their next Demetrios trunk show I will have no other choice but to take my business else where. Please step it up Demetrios and stop lying that you will make sure you will have certain dresses that you haven't been able to get in 6 months!!! 0
+I noticed that someone else who reviewed this spot mentioned a couple making out. Well this must be the make out spot because we saw a couple having sex in the bathroom. Bathrooms are single stalls, and the doors to the bathrooms are that frosty glass material so you can see the silhouette of whoever is in the bathroom. So from the bar we clearly saw 2 silhouettes getting their freak on. \n\nMusic was good and the DJ mixed it up. My hubby and I were able to get a spot at the bar and there was plenty of empty tables. I'm not sure if this bar is normally quiet on Friday nights, the bartendar said that it wasn't typical for a Friday night, regardless it was a chill spot. \n\nStick to the beer unless you want to pay $10+ for mixed drinks. Although mixed drinks are a bit pricey, they are really good! \n\nCheck out this bar if you want a chill spot. 1
+So i went back recently with a friend of mine on a not so busy night, which was fine by us considering we just wanted a place to have a good drink and hang out. However something about Crown Room has changed and as we were both such big fans before, we were a bit disappointed...The White Cosmo's i raved about before are still just as tasty and delicious except now when they give you the shaker full of an extra martini, it's just the leftovers of your first one...a bit disappointing considering how much they charge for them. Also, the staff was super unfriendly when we were there, and for not having very many patrons that night we expected a bit more courtesy. I'm hoping it was just a mishap that night-however i've been told it's under new management, so i'm not too sure.\nHope you all have better luck than i do lately! 0
+Delivery took forever. Pizza wasn't hot and barely any toppings on it. Domino's is way better. 0
+It tries, but at the end of the day 944 magazine is basically an Old Town Scottsdale party picture rag (usually featuring the Dirty Scottsdale crowd) written at the 8th grade level. \n\nDon't believe me? Flip to the back and see the last 30 pages or so. Multiply by the number of cosmetic surgery ads and bar/club ads and you've got a lofty quotient. The party pics are usually why people check it out. Kind of like when married men say they read Playboy for the articles. RIIIGGHHT!!\n\nThey are starting to cover Phoenix and Tempe a bit more than in the past, but it's primarily a Scottsdale 20-something society/nightlife magazine.\n\nPlus if you want to see a magazine clown and insult its unsuspecting and not-so-bright readers, check out the Letters to the Editor. I mean, wow.\n\nbtw, 944 is named for its old address when its offices were located on Mill Ave. 0
+Well, It has a colorful menu board?!\n\nUnfortunately, that's about all Tacos Jalisco has that appeals to me. I've eaten there twice and the first time the food wasn't memorable (literally, I don't remember it). The second time the food was so bland it made me want to cry. I had the gorditas carnitas. It was hot, but there was absolutely no flavor...or texture. It was basically hot Mexican mush, and that describes the beans and the rice too. \n\nThe staff was friendly, and the place was clean. I'm not sure if the guy in the corner is selling bootlegged CDs or not, but it seems kinda sketchy to me.\n\nHans really loves this place, but I am not sold. At all. 0
+This is my brother's favorite place to go when he visits Phoenix. So on the latest trip, we had to go again (my first time). The misting was a little weird to me, but hey it's hot in Phoenix...even in September. Our waitress was really great. They have good drink prices, especially when they have specials going on. Their cooling system leaks a bit, so water kept dripping on me. But we just moved down to the other end of the bench. Great place for big groups.\n\nNow on to the food.\nI ordered the taco salad with carne asada. It was really good. How exciting that it even came with guac on it. Yum. I couldn't even finish the whole thing...my brother had to polish it off for me.\n\nMy brother ordered the Supercheeseygooeychimichanga, the same thing he gets each time. He let me taste it. I was not impressed. Glad I chose the taco salad. 1
+Maybe I haven't been to Dos Gringos in a while, or maybe this location is just grosser than the Tempe location, but this place is dirty! The bathroom has a bad smell coming from it and everything just seems kinda filthy. I would never ever order food from here, if their bar area is this dirty I can only imagine how gross the kitchen is... I'm not really sure why people would hang out here when there are plenty of nicer and more fun spots in Scottsdale. 0
+Nice bang for the buck, generally a young crowd, has a cool Mexican cantina feel. 1
+Ok, I get it. You're the hipster spot with the orange bike in the front.\n\nI get it. Your wait staff is cooler than me, and has had the trendy style tattoos since before they trendy.\n\nBut really, the wait staff sucks. Slow, and unprofessional, and in no way hospitable. \n\nThe food is not bad, the prices can be a bit lower. \n\nbut i'd fire everyone if i was the owner, and install self-service lanes like in Fresh & Easy.\n\nI'd rather have a robot greet me than a angsty 20something with an attitude. 0
+I usually have lunch at the Orange Table after visiting the Scottsdale Museum across the court yard. The hamburgers are terrific. The atmosphere is cozy.\n\nIt is not a place to take a child. First of all, no French fries on the menu; second, it is simply not a kid friendly environment.\n\nOverall, it is a great place to have a long lunch and the staff is attentive. 1
+I hate giving bad reviews and I really want to like this place. More than that, I hate wasting my money and time on a place that consistently disappoints.\n\nIt is remarkable how almost every review on the yelp has a common theme about the Orange Table: a lack of service and a lack of speed. No problem, most reviewers contend, as the food usually more than makes up for any wait or shoddy service. My wife and I went this morning and got the expected level of service (ie, none) but were surprised at how bad the food was this time around:\n\nThe Greek Omelet was palatable but did not have feta cheese in it as advertised. They used to put a pretty generous portion of butter on the toast but it seemed almost rationed. \n\nThe potatoes were raw, not underdone, but raw, horrid. The cook might be busy as other reviews mention but at least cook your potatoes...petty basic. They were hot as if they had put freshly cut potatoes in a skillet of hot oil, let them cook and coat for maybe a minute then put them on my plate with my cold sausage and even colder eggs. So much for the cook's craft.\n\nThe coffee tasted extremely weak and watered down which was surprising since their coffee drinks are usually pretty good. We have eaten there before over the years and have come to expect the lousy service but it is almost like they try to outdo themselves on:\n\nA. Taking you to your freshly bussed table to wash it down with a soaking wet rag, leaving you with no utensils, water or napkins to bail the surface of your table out with. From there, we waited fifteen minutes after being seated to get any attention at all. Again, we expected this as it happened once before.\n\nB. Refilling your horrible coffee without asking first. If you have cream and sugar in your coffee aren't you supposed to at least ask? I have never been a server so I really would not know.\n\nC. Diners usually have newspapers or at least the New Times around...not the OT...bring something with or you will be reading Java..which will not last you for your forty minute wait for your food.\n\nD. Visibly bummed patrons, there were three other couples that were not happy with their food and wait time. Some time is reasonable but over thirty minutes for eggs? Given there was no wait time inclines me to believe that other people are having the same luck.\n\nIn this economy you would think that these guys would pick up the hints we write on here. Cool places to eat breakfast in the Valley are hard to come by and its unfortunate that this place consistently disappoints. I would give it another chance but three times is enough. 0
+Read all the reviews before going so I was a little skeptical but thought I would try anyway. Cute little place, seated right away which was good for a Saturday at 1230. Ordered eggs Benedict but they had sold out! A breakfast place that runs out of breakfast food, hum. Got the breakfast sandwich which came out cut in half, on a large white plate with no garnish. Had to ask for silverware and napkins. Service was ok, sandwich average. 0
+So first off, an orange table on a sign on a pillar facing the opposite direction of the entrance into the park from the parking garage is not a great way to show people that your business is in fact right there. We wandered to the left and right of the prominent Jewel of the Crown and finally had to call the brusque busy man who half thought we were at the Fashion Square though I started the conversation with where exactly in the mall are you because we're in front of AZ88. \n\nWe finally figure out the door which was also covered by a huge 7 foot tall man watching another man on a ladder screw in a bracket. Both men have their backs to us and are completely blocking the door. We walk up behind them and watch the man screw in the bracket and finally the tall man moves aside just enough for me to get to the door. Guess they weren't expecting customers.\n\nThe food itself isn't awful. The bloody mary is tiny for a $7 cocktail and both burger and sandwich were a bit overpriced for what they were. They both came with some potato chips and a pickle and came in a little over $10 each. The burger was actually decent, though it was a little rare for a medium. The flavor of the meat was actually quite nice. The sandwich was ok, though it almost seemed like sliced deli meat pan fried (not a breast). \n\nThey're shutting down and renewing themselves as some other establishment. Hopefully they'll have a sign up by then. 0
+I originally took my car to Brake Masters on Shea and Scottsdale to get my brakes fixed and get the alignment done. They were coming up with new things that needed to be fixed every time (my car is in a decent condition) and that the alignment cannot be done unless I change the tie rods. So I decided to give this place a shot. The guy tells me he can do the alignment (?) and he does it. Tell him to check my engine too: everything was fine with it but he finds the engine mounts to be bad and says that will cost $650. I go to another car shop just to get an estimate on them, the guy tells me there is nothing wrong with the engine mounts. \nTo sum it up, that was my one and only time at Tire Pros at this location. Therefore, 1 star. 0
+Been to 2 concerts this year. Can't understand the artist words when they sing. Ushers are RUDE! Won't be back again! 0
+Fun night out of the ordinary for my boyfriend and I! I have been trying to get him to go out to a nice strip club with me for a long time and I'm glad I took him here. Go figure, we both had a blast and now he wants to do it again! \n\nThe place is a little small but there are lots of seats and lots of beautiful girls with amazing bodies. No one is pushy or snobby, in fact, the girls were really receptive to me gawking at them and would move their cute little butts around for me to have a better view!! Yay, boobies!\n\nMy boyfriend really enjoyed me watching and watching himself. Glad we tried something different.\n\nThanks to the gorgeous girls who were friendly and slutty and made our night a blast! 1
+This place could be a great little saloon if you could get rid of all the drunk college kids and wanna-be cowboys, and then find a decent band that isn't constantly begging for tips.\n\nOn the up-side, its a great place to hang out if you're a drunk college kid or some wannabe-cowboy who likes listening to some half-assed band beg for tips all night long. 0
+Watch your drink! We loved going in to have a cold one every time we are in Ole Town, one of our party experienced being hit by a drug. It could have been really bad, had we were not a large group and was able to care for our friend! 0
+I've picked up a gyro from here before and couldn't really remember if I had liked it, so I stopped to grab something quick on my way back to work. I've read some reviews that say their falafel is good, which I can't speak to. I can say that the gyro, the side greek salad that came with it and the baklawa were overpriced and disgusting. The shredded iceberg that topped the gyro and comprised most of the salad was browing and reminded me of what subway would have thrown out .The baklawa was soggy. This might explain why they were completely empty and able to serve me quickly right around noon on a week day. I'd say the Schlotsky's two doors down would be a better and cheaper options. If I really want a gyro, I'll go the mall food court and get a cheaper gyro that actually tastes good from Pita Jungle. 0
+Stopped in here for lunch today, joined by Mike C. & Jackie C.\n\nI had a regular Gyro, which comes with a Greek Salad. It was good, and the service was ok. There were some negatives, though:\n\n* They opened 15 minutes late, & even that was with having go to ask the snarky gal working in the take-out room when they were going to open the dining room. :-(\n\n* The restaurant itself has a bar & the whole room was kind of dark, boozy smelling & run down... wobbly tables, etc. Not my style. :-|\n\nWe were the only customers during our lunch visit.\n\nClassic Gyro & Side Salad: $7.99 0
+Have gone here for years, through several owners and the food has been great almost every time. Once in a while they get really skimpy on the portions or seem to lower the quality of the ingredients (change of management? ownership?) but maybe people back off and they realize it and return to the good stuff; not sure. Food is great, prices are decent, portions are generous. Staff is hit or miss and usually hanging out with friends or regulars, making it hard to get attention sometimes, but it's part of the atmosphere. In reference to the take-out comments below, we've begun to do that more only because we can't stand the hookah smoke (sorry hookah peeps!) but that fruit smoke does not mix well with food. They'd be well served to create an outdoor area for the smokers and the non-smokers - especially since cigarette smokers join in as well. Unfortunately, the huge indoor area they have is weird and gross, which is probably why there's never anyone in there. All that said, the food here is good so it's definitely worth trying. 1
+Eh. I really don't like this particular Kona Grill. It's in the mall which is convenient for shoppers, but the times I've gone the service was slow, I don't like the look of it, and it smells really bad inside. The menu is nothing special, just a mix of all sorts of different things. It's unoriginal. They have a sushi bar, and I have had the Rainbow Roll there which was okay, but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone at all. 0
+Been here a couple of times... had the Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp both times because it was so delicious. Never had the sushi and can't speak to anything else. But that Pad Thai was sooooo good with just enough spice and just enough tanginess. Yummy! 1
+I really should know better by now... If it's not a dedicated sushi restaurant.. Don't order sushi!! It's like ordering fish at a burger place!\n\nSushi looked amazing but the rice on their rolls was a bit hard. Needless to say I didn't finish the meal otherwise I would have hurled!\n\nI also had their pot stickers which again I did not enjoy. Sad to say but lean Cuisines have better potstickers!\n\nLastly but not least, their brownie desert was ... Meh.\n\nPerhaps had I ordered a different entree I would have had a better experience. 0
+I have never encountered a restaurant such as this inside of a shopping mall but I was very surprised. I was very impressed to see that the kitchen staff used gloves while cooking the food. There was a beautiful aquarium near the sushi bar. I don't think that there is a breakroom for the staff, however, because those that were on break were milling about near the kitchen talking and joking around. It really ruined the atmosphere of our dinner. \nThe food was tasty however the sushi was bland. I've had much better at actual sushi restaurants. \nIf I ever find myself back in the Scottsdale area again I'll probably eat here. 1
+Very poor service. When it was made evident we were waiting for the happy hour, our waitress barely paid attention to us. We ordered food in the meantime, so it's not like we weren't worth her time. \n\nThe food was ok, but not good enough or enough of it to justify the price. \n\nThere are better options near by where you can get better food, better service, and more bang for your buck. 0
+We came here for lunch on a Sunday and the food and service was pretty good. They have some gluten free options but they list it on a separate menu with no pricing so matching things up is a bit of a pain. Just putting a gluten-free symbol next to options on the regular menu would make things easier. They do have gluten-free soy sauce for sushi and sashimi which is nice. Lots of food options from burgers to salads to sushi and sashimi so it is a good place to come to if there are people in the group who do not like raw seafood. Having lived in Hawaii for over a decade I am not sure where the Kona theme comes in as there is little Hawaiian about the place. That said the restaurant is nice though and the water tank behind the sushi/sashimi chefs adds to the atmosphere. 1
+Love Kona Grill's Happy Hour menu. I've been to Chandler and Scottsdale and love both locations. Most sushi places I go to their HH food menu only provides deep fried dishes which I rarely order from. I usually order non-deep fried rolls because I can taste how fresh the stuff I eat. Kona Grill has wide variety of selections on their HH menu. Sake Sangria was perfect for me as I like drinks that are fruity. The Vegetable rolls were good and I can taste the freshness of the vegetables. Chicken Satay, the chicken was tender and juicy. Beef Bulgogi Tacos, beef was wrapped with a soft shell with some shredded cabbage, carrots and some other veg/plants. This will be my go to place for sure. 1
+"Never GO HERE. EVER. First they robbed me of 150 dollars for a straight year until one day I decided to call after finding the receipt of the shoes I returned in an old bag. even after everything, my \""""check\"""" got lost in the mail .. and never got sent. So I had to go out of my way to pick up my money that was suppose to be returned to me one year ago." 0
+Selection was limited and the styles were all ghetto. The worst part is that the salespeople are rude and don't even bother to greet me when I'm standing right in front of them and they didn't even have any other customers there!!! 0
+Came in late for the Semi-Annual sale and all the pajamas and bras were mixed up in size. Woman working the fitting rooms was extremely weird. She only let us bring in 5 bras at a time and hung the leftover ones awkwardly on the rack. For some reason, she also asked us what our names were without writing theme on the board. How pointless. Line was so slow. 0
+The drinks are good, the baristas are friendly and do a nice job. I love the staff. They make me smile every day! The layout odd. No inside seating and limited outside seating. 1
+No continental breakfast for $200.00 a night?! The pizza was good though. I would say just an okay hotel, not great. 0
+As far as HGI's go, this one rocks! Not the newest, but very well updated. The lobby is nice and they have a full time water station (fruit waters) and a full time hot chocolate bar! Outdoor pool, hot tub and fire pit areas are awesome. They've upgraded me twice to suites, it's right across from the main section of old town and the price is right! All things considered, this is one heck of an HGI! 1
+Is it possible to go to the desert and have the best sushi ever? I kept asking myself that same question on Saturday night while I enjoyed every plate of sashimi that was served. \n\nWe didn't have resos, so I thought if we showed up early they would seat us. We were lucky and grabbed 2 seats at the bar, so we could watch the preparation of everything wonderful we were about to experience.\n\nOur waiter suggested that we order about 4-6 dishes and we started out with 4 and of course, ordered more later:) \nHamachi with citrus to start was perfect- just enough grapefruit to perfectly offset the hamachi with avocado and cilantro.\nTako and tomato- was such a pleasant surprise! Who would have thought fresh mozzarella, octopus and an organic tomato would be such a great mix?\nBig Eye Tuna sashimi- I could have ordered another 5 plates of this! It was completely delicious and smooth at the same time. \nSaikyo Yaki- Miso cooked cod- How can you resist? You can't!\n\nThe best quality about Sea Saw is fresh wasabi! I've only seen wasabi made once and that was on Martha Stewart Show. \n\nIt's such a treat to have this tiny restaurant take all the extra steps to make your dinner so good and so special.\n\nI'll definitely be back. Chef Nobu and his team made such an impression and everything was so wonderful. Yes, this is the best sushi and yes, I did travel to the desert for it! 1
+i heard so much about this place, so came with very high expectations. the outdoor patio dining space is nice, the lighting is cute. they have good tortillas and the tequila sampler was good. everything else was just edible. the funny thing is that everything looked tex-mex, and the ingredients were mexican but it just didn't taste so mexican to me. maybe they should rename this place fusion tortilla joint - this way people can better prepare their taste buds and expectations.\n\nlesson learned: filter the concierge recommendations with yelp. 0
+As I walked in, I was reading some bad reviews on my blackberry. But the joint was jumping, there were good-looking pople all around, and I had a good recommendation. So I took a seat next to the flaming fountain on the patio, and absorbed the cool atmosphere.\n\nI wasn't jazzed about the menu descriptions. They all sounded dull: grilled sea bass topped with shrimp over garlic mashed potatoes; Grilled salmon with an apple glaze; various enchiladas; chicken with penne pasta. I decided that a place called the tortilla factory has got to have good tacos, so I ordered the house tacos. How could I go wrong?\n\nI ordered chips and salsa, and the waiter brought some complimentary black bean tortillas with tomato butter. I wolfed down one thick, leaden, undercooked flour tortilla and pushed the plate away. Maybe the worst tortilla I've ever had!\n\nThe house tacos were just like the fajitas from any chain restaurant: grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp with accompaniments: guacamole, beans, rice, and pico de gallo. Shredded iceberg lettuce was the only vegetable.\n\nEach individual item was quite bland. It all could have used a squirt of lime juice, some cilantro, or even just salt and pepper. The gilled chicken was as tough as could be. And the plain flour tortillas were nothing special. I picked at the steak and shrimp and left the chicken.\n\nThen I made a huge blunder and ate a second black bean burrito. As I write this review, I can feel this baseball-sized lump of dough in my stomach. \n\nThe atmosphere is cool, but the food stinks. It reminded me of cafeteria food: bland, overcooked, and not really fresh. 0
+Had a great meal here - tasty green enchiladas and loved their guac. Homemade tortillas were a huge hit with our table! Service was great - quick, but not rushed and very attentive. I'll be back again. 1
+Nothing ticks me off more than having to spend a lot of money on food that doesn't taste good. The patio atmosphere was nice, and our waitress was attentive, but the prices were very high and the food was bland at best. Even the salsa was lacking. If you are looking for good Mexican food, don't look here. 0
+Great outdoor patio...but that is about it. Went last night and the highlight of my meal was the cheese on the nacho appetizer. I tried their signature margarita chicken dish...what a disappointment that was....had no taste and wasn't hot. 0
+This place did not impress me at all. The food was mediocre at best and expensive, service was horrible, much better food at Taco Bell. \n\nThe waiter was nowhere to be found most of the evening, when he brought the checks they were doubled up in the Folios with no explanation. \n\nWhen the waiter returned the checks for credit card signatures he dropped them in a big pile and left. \n\nWe approached the Manager to discuss the service, he was very indignant and made us feel as if they were doing us a favor by allowing us to visit their establishment. \n\nDefinitely would not recommend this restaurant unless you value poor service, high prices and mediocre food. \n\nI will definitely never eat at this restaurant ever again. 0
+This place does not even deserve a star. Upon arrival get handed a pager with half of the restaurant empty. We still had to wait 20 minutes for a table. Tired of waiting asked I we could eat at the bar, was told no as a dinner plate goes to a couple at the bar. We finally get seated, starving thinking okay chips and salsa... wrong that's an appetizer that is 4 bucks. So we order what ended being a basket of stale chips and some fondidto (melted cheese). Well after the third attempt of serving the cheese actually warm enough to eat, it sucked. I am waiting for my entree as I write this only for the entertainment of how horrible this is going to be. Should of gone to Oregano's 0
+Was excited to try this place out with the wife for a friends birthday dinner. Atmosphere was great even for June on the patio. They had black bean tortillas and whipped butter on the tables that was delicious. Margaritas were good and that would probably wrap up all the good. \n\nNow the ugly, we were with a large party that showed up in groups. Which most service people would assume separate checks or at least ask. This wasn't a concern until the end of the evening, when our server presented 1 check and expressed dismay along with words of discouragement that it would take a while to split, very unprofessional for an upscale Mexican restaurant in Scottsdale. I believe that the management at this establishment is non existent. Servers seem to do as they please, reach over guests, place plates in front of incorrect guests. Many of the simple things that management would typically ensure that there staff is engaged in doing correctly. \n\nNow the food. Carne y Camerones (steak and shrimp) great ingredients but poor execution. The steak was overcooked as well as the shrimp and served cold. The mashed potatoes were tasty but dry and cold as well. I feel that the cooks had their timing off, maybe because of the large party or just the fact that they didn't care. The technique and the ingredients were there for a great meal but it felt thrown together and was served cold. \n\nThis restaurant could be great, they have a good menu, good drinks, great atmosphere, but the service, execution, professionalism, and passion is not there. I blame the management. 0
+"I hosted a large party of 14, employees and their kids, for a dinner at the end of a long week of business meetings. Our party was evenly split with kids and adults. We arrived at 7:45, the restaurant was very slow, but we were seated in a corner that would never have worked to seat our party. \n\nBy 8:10, we were moved to a larger table, but some of us had to stand for 25 minutes because the place they originally sat us was so inappropriate. I feel bad for the couple sitting at a nearby two-top that had a nice view of our butts as they tried to eat. \n\nWe had the chips and salsa, adding guacamole, and then cheese dip to keep the kids happy. The guacamole was ok for my tastes with cilantro and jalape\u00f1os in it. For out of town kids, it had too much zing for some of them. I can live with that. The cheese dip was melted white cheese (jack?) with a creamy sauce like Alfredo in it. Not at all like what I would expect. \n\nWe ordered, and the food finally arrived around 9pm. One of my kids was studying astronomy in school and pointed out at 9:21, lights could be seen streaking across the sky. All the kids went outside to the patio to see this phenomenon, but the men stayed inside and continued their conversation. \n\nThat's when the problem started. A busboy asked me in broken English with one hand on my plate if I was done. I said yes. My plate was whisked away. \n\nA few minutes later, the rest of the party returned to find all of their plates had also been taken, quite a few with significant food remaining. A pork chop with one bite out of it. A salad with a large amount remaining. A taco plate with one of two tacos eaten. \n\nAs a former restaurant manager, I can say with authority that when an unusual amount of food is left on the plate, it's appropriate to ask: \""""do you want this to go?\"""" \""""Are they done eating?\"""", \""""was everything ok with the food\""""?, etc. it should give any restaurant worker pause to ask under those circumstances. Apparently not at the old town tortilla factory. \n\nWhen the party came back after 5 minutes, the whole table had been cleared. Children were upset, adults disappointed. My wife approached the manager and said this isn't right. He immediately blamed me for saying I was done as that was good enough to take whole meals away to the trash. My wife said they weren't done and he essentially called her a liar. He did not ask the other adults or children in our party what they were missing. He wasn't present when I said I was done with my plate. But his steadfast commitment to the position of \""""too bad\"""" is really unacceptable. \n\nI am a business owner for a local business that often hosts out of town guests. Three times I have used Old Town Tortilla Factory for planned dinners for parties ranging from 40 down to 10. (Not counting this dinner). \n\nReading all these negative posts have an underlying theme: management doesn't care. They don't want to create satisfied guests every time. Their inability to resolve this incident has just lost them my business, and I encourage you to try elsewhere. \n\nTip to the owner, resolving this gap will net you spring training like crowds, even in the summer, instead of sparse dinner sales. Well worth the investment to hire leadership who cares." 0
+The doctor's have lots of credentials, but our doctor didn't have great bedside manner. Never once did our doctor try to get to know our daughter. We felt like we were just another paying customer, get in, get out.\n\nThere use to be a young lady that worked in the front office that was friendly, but she is no longer there. Other than her, the nurse assistant was always friendly and another lady that works in billing that is always smiling and friendly, but out of all of them that is it. They all appear to hate their job.\n\nWe took our daughter in because she was sick and they ran a strep test on her and told us that we would get our results in 2 days. They charged us at the end of the visit and said that they would call with the results. One week later and still nothing. We called and they said that they were going to figure out what happened with the results.\n\nNeedless to say, we will definitely not be going back. 0
+For a Sunday night, this place was crackin! A group of us rolled in after dinner at RA and found the party. It was not too busy to be able to order a drink and their bar was more than amply staffed. They have an army of attendants ready to sweep up broken glass, pick up finished drinks, and manage the bathroom lines and cleanliness. The DJ was playing a great (and fair) mix of hip-hop, top 40 and house/dance music. There was a $5 cover, which I thought was fair considering how heavily staffed they were and how relatively reasonably priced their cocktails were. A nice plus was that we were able to secure a free table opposite from the bar. Great view of the VIP and the floor. Whenever I'm in Scottsdale, I always enjoy having a few drinks here. 1
+Just as I said in my review in February, I returned and had the Insaladda della Casa then the Complimenti alla Mamma pizza. Just like before, everything was excellent and I would order it again. I just wish I remembered to read my earlier review before returning so I would be sure to order something different. All the pizzas sound good and I want to try each one. The service was very good. Our waitress didn't seem to mind that we kept wanting to sample wine before we bought a bottle. Their wine selection, by the way, is very good and reasonably priced. Finally, I must add that sitting inside can be a bit noisy when it is crowded. Temperature permitting, the patio is a better place to sit, eat and chat. 1
+Came here to get pizza to go & while I waited had some wine and the cheese platter. The platter was massive and well presented however the cheeses were boring. The service was disappointing, the girls were very nice but didn't really know how to manage their time so I spent a lot of time waiting for my server.. Anyway I got my pizza and walked home, I opened the box to discover a good looking pie, which made me smile but when I went to grab a slice, I noticed my server didn't bother to slice it properly or even at all (even though I saw her slicing other pizzas!)\n\nLuckily, I do have a pizza cutter so it worked out. The pizza was good, crispy crust, light toppings. \n\nAll in all it was not what I expected. Give it a try, but I won't be going back.\n\nHappy New Year my darlings ! 0
+Worst service I have received in a long time. We were a party of four. After waiting 20 minutes to order, we were told that we were given the lunch menu but that they would let us order anyway. Then our server switched, but failed to tell the new server our order. Once he put it in, another 20 minutes later, we were told we could have a sandwich and we need to order something else. They also didn't have any white sangria left and told us they were too busy to make more. Don't waste your time. Grimaldi's up the street has better food and service. 0
+Not only is the food delicious but the service was amazing! We ordered the meat and cheese platter with a caprese salad. It was the perfect combination for a hot night. We took our time, enjoyed the food and we never felt rushed. Now it's your turn! 1
+Ok let me start by saying that I've always loved Grazie and think the pizza is delicious and authentic to pizzas you can find in Naples, but over the years this place has just flat out gone down hill. Went there on a Saturday night and the place was fairly empty, which is odd since it's in old town Scottsdale. The pizza we ordered (just a basic margarita) took 45 minutes to arrive and to top it off, it was undercooked. This is when things got interesting. We told the waitress that the pizza was bad and she informed us that the pizza cook had gotten so drunk that they had to send him home so out pizza had been cooked by the salad prepper. She then offered to take half off the pizza. We were upset, but by this point were also kind of amused by it all and honestly appreciated the girls honesty. As we were leaving we noticed the owner sitting at the bar watching football. He didn't even acknowledge us. You would think in a restaurant that is clearly struggling (empty on a otherwise busy Saturday night) that the owner would have at least tried to do some damage control and talk to us. But no. He clearly doesn't care if his own restaurant succeeds or fails. So why should we? So with that we won't be back again. Which is sad cause it's been a fave of mine for past 5 years. 0
+"I know, I know. It's Red Lobster. It's been at least 10 years since I set foot in one. But Hubby and I watch the Food Network, and on Sunday we saw Kelsey win the Fresh Fish Challenge on the Next Food Network Star. It was an odd sounding dish- Macadamia Tilapia with White Chocolate Beurre Blanc- and Hubby decided he had to try it. So I got a couple of gift cards using my AmEx points (so if it was awful, at least we weren't paying for it).\n\nHubby's Advice to Yelpers: \""""Get over your disdain for chains and do not miss this dish. Kelsey is some kind of bizarre genius.\"""" And I have to agree. I never would have thought this would be good, but it totally works. The tilapia was perfectly cooked, crusted with a generous amount of toasted macadamia nuts, and sitting in a pool of beurre blanc with a light taste of white chocolate. For Top Chef fans, this was NOT anything like Dale's butterscotch scallops. It was subtle and unexpectedly amazing.\n\nMy dinner was fine. I had the honey and citrus glazed grilled skewers of shrimp and scallops. The scallops were overdone, but the shrimp were cooked well and the glaze was a really nice complement to them. \n\nConclusion: Go for the Kelsey special. It's the real deal." 1
+YAHOO! Another $10 gift card from my credit card company... \nSo I decided to go back to the same Red Lobster and this time was even better than last. So this was my adventure at Red Lobster again.\n\nSo I walked through the entrance of the place and WOW the host was right there expecting me with a menu. I was shocked a chain restaurant has this kind of good service. So I got promptly seated and the waiter came up and greeted me with a smile. I got my usual water with lemon and ordered some peppercorn salmon dish.\n\nThe waiter was very professional and was extremely attentive. I got my plate of food and cut into the salmon. WOW! The salmon is cooked perfect? Perfect medium rare? I was just mind boggled how perfect the salmon was cooked. 99.9% of chain restaurant over cook the living crap out of everything and plus the quality of the products the restaurants get in aren't all that great. So I ate my perfectly cooked salmon with some wasabi sauce, wild rice, and asparagus. Oh by the way the asparagus was cooked perfect to. I was just in complete shock ha.... So that was my meal and I left with my stomach full and a smile on my face.\n\nOh by the way the waiter offered me if I wanted more sauce for my salmon and a togo water... Now that's a plus... which means, more tip for him. =) 1
+I used to live off this place. They cut their meats and cheeses fresh like a real deli, so already it kicks the shit out of Subway, Quiznos, and every other fast food deli chain that offers up pre-packaged meats. Their bread and cookies are fresh as well. For some reason, this location has better tasting food than any other Port-o-Subs I've been to. Don't know why.\n\nThere's always a long line at lunch, but it moves fast. There's some good people watching to be done here - cops eat here, firemen eat here, doctors and nurses eat here, and you also get the entire spectrum of downtown Scottsdale folk... sometimes you would think you arrived at a costume party or they are filming a new Village People video. I don't know what it is and I don't know that it matters either, but good looking people eat here. Whatever you want to make of that... \n\nMost of the people that work here are really nice and competent. They keep this place pretty clean as well. Once I noticed some fruit flies buzzing around by the soda machine and was told they sometimes come with the fresh fruit they get for the smoothies (which are fantastic). Outside of that, I can't complain about this sub shop and I eat here all the time... it's almost just about as good as a non-chain place. 1
+It's a Mall and it's a typical AE shop. Service was great as I was greeted with a smile and asked by staff if I needed assistance.\n\nAlways great clothing and they had plenty in my size. 1
+"Fourth times a charm? -- in that THIS is the 4th time I'm posting a review of Giligin's on Yelp.\n\nThe first three were inexplicably targeted, \""""flagged by the community\"""", and removed by Interpol.\n\nI will attempt to stay within the boundaries of the ambiguous review rules, but not without saying that this place sucks the ass end of a donkey." 0
+This is my favorite place in Old Town and the only bar I will go to around there. It definitely has a great staff (yeah they can be rude but you probably deserve it) and they will hook you up if you're a regular. The food is amazing. Get the bucket of crab legs or the shrimp. My only qualm is that it is in Scottsdale, so you run into your bros and hoes every now and then. Gross. Besides that, it is always a good time here! Some people just need to get over themselves and relax and let this pirate bar do its thing. I mean... where else are you going to have a midget come around offering jello shots? Yeah... awesome. 1
+Now this place is interesting... especially if you're a pirate! I went to Giligins as part of a Happy Hour pub crawl, and was not quite sure what to expect. Well, the drinks were cheap and they had great food specials, but I was afraid to try anything... so I didn't. It's quite the dive bar that's for sure. I think it would probably be a better time if weren't the only ones in the bar. I have no complaints about Giligins in general, I just didn't like it. It wasn't what you would expect to find in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. I would only recommend going to Giligins if you have some time to kill in between some better places. Feel free to call me a snob, but I'm not a big fan of dive bars in general... so if you are, give it try. 0
+LOVED this place! Low key, chill hangout spot. My favorite part was the mini bar where you are served by midget a bartender. There is an old school juke box in the corner that has a huge selection of old and new hits. There is huge tree swing at the main bar, tins of huge adult drunken games, too many too list/describe. I recomend just getting your booty down there and enjoy yourself! This bar is great for the active, fun adventure seeking type of drunken night! : ) 1
+Service? I think NOT. Have been here on many a drunk night and it seems as though they have traded in the nice bar staff and they recieved a crabby jerk instead! Though I think you might expect a little crabbiness from a place like this (dive bar, homemade games, icky bathrooms, etc.) the guy on this past Sunday was over the top. After asking if they had Skyy brand of vodka the guy game me a look as though I was ordering a fruit smoothie blended drink and then kept the look on his face for the next 45 minutes we were there. If you aren't happy being a bartender... find a NEW job! The only reason I gave this place 2 stars is because in an attempt to escape the bartender we went out to the patio and had fun playing Jenga! 0
+"Giligans is a bar that my friend's and I LOVE to go to when out in old town. The prices are a little steep for a \""""dive\"""" bar, however the atmosphere is always fun. My friends and I love to play the over-sized JENGA and Connect four. \n\nThis past Saturday, however, was horrible. We arrived and ordered drinks as usual. We started to play the connect four, and my friend cut his hand very badly on the connect 4 board. I asked a woman who was walking by for a band-aid, she appeared to be a manager. She said yes and kept walking. About ten minutes later his hand was still bleeding and she still had not brought it over. We walked to the bar and I asked a security guard if he could get us one. When he came out the woman followed and completely ignored us. I tapped her shoulder and asked if she had forgot about us. She immediately turned around and said \n\n\""""I am too busy to be bothered with your little problems. Put your hands on me again and see what happens to you.\""""\n\nI immediately reported this to the owner who was standing nearby and she apologized for what happened, but did not seem to really be shocked at all.\n\nThis is unacceptable behavior from anyone in any business. It was completely brushed under the rug by everyone who we spoke with and went unrecognized." 0
+not impressed. lol it was just ok... 0
+I went there on Halloween night. Very crowded, difficult to have a chance to actually have a good time. Will try come back here on a regular night to actually check it out. 0
+Where to start.... I used to shop here a LOT and still do sometimes (due to it being so close to my home), but the place is well below the standards that every other Walmart seems to have. I have read Made in America (Sam Walton's autobiography), and he would roll over in his grave to see this location.\n\nI would like to note first and foremost that the Pharmacy always gives excellent, consistent quality service. \n\nWe have had two cars damaged just from simple oil changes here (I know, partially our fault for going back). One they stripped the threads on something requiring a trip a to an ACTUAL car repair shop (where we should have gone in the first place), the other they simply didn't put the oil cap back on and I realized it after about 20 miles of freeway driving when the engine gave me trouble, smelt like burnt oil and when I opened up the hood it was EVERYWHERE. They told me they reviewed the tape and their oil change guy (I hesitate to use the word mechanic) did nothing wrong. I was also told the manager would call me after talking to an assistant manager, however, this never happened. This bugs me more than anything else, even the damage to the vehicles. I don't know if it was a mistake on the assistant managers part or if the stores general manager just didn't want to talk to me, but it is absolutely inexcusable from any angle with a company that (usually) has as good of customer service as Walmart does.\n\nAlso, many things are consistently not stocked if you go in the evening. I know they only stock overnight, but I don't understand how they can so consistently not realize that certain items simply need more stock on the shelves. \n\nEmployees often smoke immediately outside the front doors close to closing time so you can't avoid the smoke.\n\nDefinitely the second worst Wal-Mart I have ever patronized. \n\nOn the bright side, the frustration with this location has made me realize how much better, cleaner and competitively priced the Safeway down the street is! 0
+I pulled up and dropped off my clothes (underwear, undershirts, socks, jeans, and a few cotton shirts). There was nothing that needed dry-cleaning. I told Erin (the blond woman) that I wanted the fluff and fold. She said it would be ready the following day.\n\nI go back two days later and they had dry-cleaned 5 t-shirts, 1 pair of jeans, and 1 hoodie. No permission was ever given and I specifically said that I wanted the fluff and fold. None of these clothes were nice enough to dry clean and there was no risk of shrinkage. THE ENTIRE BILL WAS ABOUT $80 WITH WHAT SHOULD HAVE ONLY COST ABOUT $30.\n\nWhen I questioned Erin about this she said that I never explicitly told her not to do the dry-cleaning. \n\nBesides this this place is just way to expensive for just getting your clothes washed (FLUFF AND FOLD is just a marketing gimmick). Just by a washer and dryer instead or go someplace else. \n\nIf you dropped your vehicle off to get the air conditioner fixed and when you returned they had fixed the transmission, replaced the tires, and redone the paint., then they heldyour car hostage until you paid for all of the additional work, wouldn't you be pissed? THIS IS THE SAME THING. AVOID. 0
+"I am going to start calling this \""""Disney Walgreens\"""". It's huge, well lit, has a mini grocery section, and is always clean. \n\nI went into the Take Care Health Care Clinic this morning-- no appointment, and had to wait for about a half an hour, which was fine, considering that I was able to sign in and then meander around the gigantic store for the majority of the time that I spent there.\n\nBarbara (Barb) was the RN who helped me with what I thought was an ear infection. She did the normal doctor thing, and then wrote me a prescription. She was very nice and funny. She was also especially interested in the swelling that I had in my throat because it wasn't any of the \""""usuals\"""". She recommended that I take an antibiotic for 72 hours, and if the swelling had not gone down, to go to an Urgent Care or the ER. I really appreciated that she took the time to thoroughly check me out and that she didn't make up a fake diagnosis, and came right out and said that she wasn't exactly sure what it was. Really appreciate the honesty.\n\nLet's cross our fingers and hope it is just some obscure infection and that penicillin will get it gone.\n\nOverall, very pleasant experience. Also, took my Aetna insurance. Woo!" 1
+Just had an asain casket treat us rudely . Why we did nothing wrong.\n\nAll we did was ask him about different shots and what was better he asked if we were intoxicated and wouldn't sell them to us 0
+"I don't like leaving negative feedback for anyone and always try to give the benefit of the doubt. I understand it's a busy time but there is no excuse for bad manners. That being said... Worst customer service ever! Over they years I've used many different car service companies for business travel and this one has the worst service. I was booking travel for a week out for my boss and submitted a request online; 24 hours later still hadn't heard a peep from them. Next day I called to make sure they had received the request and get a confirmation number. They guy basically told be he'd get to when he'd get to me and that there was time. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and waited for a return call... nothing. One and half days later (today) I call again. I needed a confirmation number for my boss who was leaving this afternoon for other portions of his travel. The same guy basically yelled at me and said he'd get back to me. I tried to tell him I need the number today due to other travel. Finally I just said \""""Forget it, if your customer service is this bad I don't want to use you.\"""" He could have politely said he's super busy but promised to get back to me. If this company can't return a phone call in a deceit time frame, how can I rely on them to actually be reliable for a pickup? Not to mention that I wasn't even sure they could accommodate my request. To bad for him... I work for a CEO of a major company and my boss will be traveling to Phoenix a lot over the next year and beyond. He just lost a big chunk of change." 0
+"My mother has had a Swarovski bracelet for some years, which she bought for about $250, and the clasp broke. She took it to the Swarovski store, and they sent it off to the factory for lifetime warranty repair. The following month we called the store to inquire about the bracelet. Surprisingly, the store has no way to track what was sent for repair to the factory. We were assured, however, that it was a good sign that we didn't get a call. Three months later on my mom's birthday, we received it in the mail with the following letter:\n\n\""""Dear Swarovski Enthusiast -\n\nThank you for the opportunity to evaluate your Swarovski repair. Unfortunately, we are unable to restore your design to its original sparkling condition.\n\nWe assure you that this is a rare occurrence and hope that you will remain a Swarovski enthusiast.\n\nSparkling regards,\nSwarovski Sparkle Center\""""\n\nIf you buy an expensive piece and it breaks, good luck." 0
+This is a white collar biker bar (white collar =doctors, lawyers etc..) if you come here go to the back bar! You can smoke, there's 3 pool tables and flame style booths along with a great bartender!, this is a pretty laid back bar! They have burgers thursday to sunday untill 10pm then after that they order food in from RA and original david's hamburgers. The drinks were inexpensive and actually had alchohal in the drinks imange that. 1
+Absolute worst experience I have had living in an apartment, the staff is super rude and always trying to make an extra dollar off of you any way they can, the place itself is ghetto and not kept very clean, with a dirty vagrant vibe to all of the residents. Always had the feeling like I was going to get mugged walking around outside. Please avoid this place at all costs, they try to lure you in with the promise of good deals but you will for sure pay for it in the end. 0
+Very high rent for a complex that is degraded and under an extremely slow process of renovation.\nThe place is FULL OF BARKING DOGS, and horrible owners that leave their dogs home alone to sit there bark and whine and be neglected, and management is powerless to do anything.\nJust walk around the grounds and listen!\nA generous 2 stars for nice front office staff 0
+Over the years I've taken guitars and amps to a lot of different shops and luthiers with mixed results. I also worked in a guitar repair shop, and have done a lot of my own work on my guitars when it came to tuneups and wiring and pickup changes. \n\nThe guys at Bronson are the only ones I trust with my acoustics and electrics, and know they'll do the job right. They have two of mine right now, because I'd rather let them do it right, than me have to stress over it. \n\nThey understand guitars and what they mean to us, and take the time to go over the options when it isn't a simple solution.\n\nI recommend them highly. 1
+Definitely for the ladies!! sorry guys...but on occassion you will see a poor bloke dragged along by his other half!!\nI probably frequent Arcadia Farms once a quarter and I have never had a bad meal - while the service can be inconsistent - Im ok in building my anticipation for the meal!! ....and the reward is a blessing.\nThe back patio (in fair weather) is my favorite spot with the sun playing peek-a-boo.\nI think that I have tried every salad on their menu - my fav being the strawberry chicken salad...but you have got to try the Wild Mushroom, Spinach & Goat Cheese Tart (....salivating now)\n A great place to catch up with the girls =0) 1
+What a gem of a place in old town Scottsdale. Has it all from ambiance to service. They use as many local products as possible, great bruch sparkling wine selections. Prices are great and portions spot on. This place is must try, I will be going there again! 1
+"Stopped here for lunch with my BFF today.\n\nNowhere to park, forced to valet, meh...\n\nLove the atmosphere here: classy decor, beautiful patio. Everything on the menu looked delicious. I had a hard time choosing between many foods that I love: crab cakes, goat cheese, crepes... I wanted something lighter so I ordered the oriental chicken salad. In the meantime, our drinks were brought to the table. BFF pulled the spoon out of her iced tea to find that there was some leftover peanut butter still on it. The question is: who left it there? Don't know. Gross. This was pointed out to a server (not ours because she had not returned to our table). Our server brought out a new iced tea. She was polite, but not necessarily apologetic. \n\nWhen our meal was delivered to the table, BFF pointed out that there were tomatoes on her sandwich (she asked for no tomatoes). The server said that the other server probably grabbed the wrong plate. She came back from the kitchen twice to tell us that the new sandwich would be right out. So, I sat with my salad and waited to eat until BFF got her meal (It took a good 5-10 minutes for her new sandwich to come out). \n\nBFF raved about the dressing on her side salad. My salad was fine, but nothing to rave about (especially not for $13). The ingredients were fresh but the \""""shredded chicken\"""" that was described on the menu appeared to be sliced chicken breast. To be honest, I prefer shredded chicken which is why I had decided on that particular salad. DISAPPOINTING.\n\nThe server arrived at the table to ask if we wanted to order dessert. We replied, \""""no, thank you\"""". And she said something like, \""""oh, come on, are you sure?\"""". Again, we declined but I really think she should have offered us free dessert after our bummer lunch.\n\nThe topper? 1 valet guy and 6 people in line to pick up their cars=a 10 minute wait just to leave the place. \n\nI would hesitate to come back, but that menu is just so damn tempting." 0
+"I am not a \""""natural and organic\"""" type of girl, but I love this little market. They seriously do have \""""silly prices\"""" as their slogan goes.\n\nI still shop at the supermarkets for household goods, junk food, and other staples. Where Sunflower has me hooked is their bakery-bread in particular. I love bread, but have never been a sandwich eater because I'm not a white, wheat, or rye fan. Sunflower has a huge selection of unique breads (kalamata olive, rosemary and olive oil, asiago cheese, jalapeno & cheddar, my favorite cranberry & walnut, to name only a few!). They'll even slice it for you if you ask.\n\nThey also have a great frozen fruit & veggie section with options not always available in your average supermarket (sweet potato fries, baby asparagus, and mango for example). Their meat department is great, too, and soooo much cheaper than you pay at a supermarket.\n\nThe only complaint I have is that the produce is not always the best in my opinion. On more than one occasion, I had to stop at Fry's across the street because what I needed didn't look so good. I also can't seem to get a decent lime-they're always dry. Maybe it's just me??" 1
+This place is amazing. I get 80% of my groceries here. They have the best quality and prices for produce in the area. It's also a lot cheaper to buy nuts and raisins etc in the bulk section! Ever need just a 1/4 cup of dried apricots for a recipe? Well no use in buying a whole package when you can just get what you need! They have a pretty good wine selection too and you can get some fairly inexpensive labels to try. \n\nTheir staff is always friendly and can help you find whatever you need. And for those of us who bring our own bags they give you .10 cents off for each bag. Most other stores I know maybe do .5cents or nothing at all. Go on Wednesdays when their sale flyers overlap and you get to take advantage of two weeks worth of sale items! 1
+Was at the Phoenician for a meeting and it was excellent. It is a very high quality spa/resort with amazing golf and tennis courts. The service is outstanding and the food simply fantastic. It doesn't need another review, since everyone on here seems to have loved their stay as well, but just wanted to add another 5 stars to the Phoenician. Go there to relax and indulge if you are in the southwest and are looking for a great place to stay. 1
+Wow! Can you say pampered? \n\nBeautifully decorated inside to out. Nine pools that are 24 hours, which makes it a 5 star easily. The only thing that counters the 5 star review that makes me go back between 4 and 5 stars... is... NO WIFI? Apparently some rooms have it, and some don't. But for such a high class place with so many business guests, no wifi? It does seem a little ridiculous. But all the goods outweigh the bad (it's hard to find a 24 hour pool anywhere, let alone 9 24 hour pools). \n\nThe staff here go out of their way to be helpful. Very accommodating, very friendly, very available. Can't really ask for more... and I speak of the concierges and what I believe are managers that wander around helping guests. \n\nI would like to see more knowledgeable bartenders. I guess in such a nice hotel I'd expect a little older/experience bartenders as well as maybe valets. They were all really nice but it didn't really suit the rest of the hotel. But the patio that overlooks the pools is unreal, so nice to have a drink as the sun sets. \n\nThe cactus garden is really cool. Definitely worth taking a stroll through. Convenient parking. \n\nWe went to the Il Terrazo (sp?) and the staff was really friendly. The food was really good but pricy. \n\nThe rooms are very nice, turndown service is a nice touch. The hotel is stocked with all the things you'd need for a stay - shampoo, conditioner (not the combined all in 1 that I loathe), q-tips, bath wash, body wash, shower caps, face pads, slippers, bath robe, soaps, mini bar (they even have a wine opener!). If you are coming from outside of AZ, bring your own water. The tap water isn't the best. \n\nThe have a bath tub and a nice walk in shower as well so you can bath how you like. The order in movies are a little pricey, they have flat screens but no DVD players. Room service is over priced, with a 22% gratuity automatically added and a $5 or something charge. \n\nThe good thing is it's in Scottsdale, near a lot of awesome places to see in Arizona! 1
+This review is for the high tea at the Phoenician only. \n\nHigh tea here is awesome to say the least. It's not a cheap lunch, but included in the price is a sense of being elevated to a higher social standing with impeccable service and elegant settings (all wedgewood tea sets and utensils). You might think you couldn't get full on those teeny tea sandwiches and pastries...but it's unlimited! The servers will keep coming around until you tell them to stop!. First you choose your tea...the tea pots are really large unfortunately, so when everyone gets their own tea pot, it crowds the table quite a bit. You feel obligated to drink quite a lot of tea as well. Then you get one of their delicious scones with a choice of butter, jams and lemon curd, and what I think is clotted cream (?) in front of you. The scones are also quite large. After that you're presented with a tray of rows sandwiches, although there are only 5 types. You can choose however many you want, in whatever combination. I chose one of each on the first round, then just the ones I liked most on the 2nd and 3rd rounds. You'll probably be getting somewhat full at this point, especially with all the tea you're drinking, but save room for dessert! The dessert tray is again, rows of miniature pastries and cakes, but 5 types. It's the same process as with the sandwiches. \n\nThe kicker is, for something like $20 extra (can't remember the exact price), you can have the unlimited champagne option! Not really something I pictured high born ladies in Britain doing, guzzling down glasses of champagne during lunch, but it's still brilliant. If you plan to do this, make sure someone is willing to be a designated driver if you're not staying at the hotel. The champagne isn't that bad either, not too sweet, little bit on the drier side if I remember correctly...I never did see what the label was. \n\nAnyways, it's an experience, and quite fun. Ilike to bring visiting girlfriends to it. Saw a father and young daughter there enjoying the tea and sandwiches together (minus the champagne), which was quite cute...with the little girl wearing her Sunday best. It's worth the added expense to feel like you're dipping into a bit of luxury. 1
+This review is strictly for Relish Burger Bistro located at resort by golf club. I visited there on 6/28 during happy hour for my friends birthday. We had a reservation from Open Table yet when we arrived it did not matter. Lots of seating available. We were told to sit anywhere and different servers came to us inquiring if we had reservation with slight attitude. Why do it matter if the place was pretty empty? Waitress took time to take order and our table was not bused whole time there. Food was mediocre. Mostly the happy hour menu is limited. We only ordered that menu for food but drinks were off both menu. Drinks were pricey and the non-alcoholic sparkling rosemary limeade I ordered was $9 and had zero limeade. Alcoholic drinks were good but pricey at $9 - $12 each. Waitress seemed annoyed, disinterested, and fake. We decided to split our check evenly by giving our credit cards and cash and she said that was too complicated. So we all waited for new individual checks. Had she asked or seemed engaged in party from start that could of been addressed. Service was fair, customer service was lacking, taste & cost was poor to fair. Not a place I would return to..... 0
+"as a kid, i remember going to sbarro in the malls back in illinois. even as a teenager, we would still hit up sbarro. i remember the pizza being huge slices of super thin, delicious, greasy pizza.\n\ni dont know what happened. the gf and i were at fashion square and i thought i could relive my youth.\n\ni could not have been more wrong. talk about garbage pizza. i had a slice of cheese and a slice of pepperoni. the pizza tasted and looked like it was just a reheated, frozen pizza. the crust sucked, the slice was small with a thicker crust, the sauce tasted like sweet artificiality. and not \""""sweet\"""" as in \""""good,\"""" \""""sweet\"""" as in too much sugar.\"""" and the cheese congealed in about 30 secs to a weird, fake cheese consistency.\n\nthey also had other italian entrees sitting in the trays, but these looked like they had been sitting in the same spot since the mall opened that morning.\n\nthe gf made fun of me when i said i was going to yelp the sbarros at the mall . . . but i want to save anyone else from having their teenage mall memories drowned in gross tomato sauce and crappy crust." 0
+I love this place. The best selection in the valley with the most knowledgeable staff. 1
+I am a Sephora Insider because I frequent Sephora all the time. I recently had my free makeover done by Heather and Yvette at Sephora. They did a fabulous job! It was so great! I don't usually like when people do my makeup since I am really fussy. They listened to exactly what I wanted and made me look flawless! I recommend getting all your beauty needs at Sephora! 1
+Me and my family stayed at this hotel Summer 2014 and we had a great time. The service was great and the rooms were perfect for the four of us. It was a bonus to have the golf cart pick us up for free and take us around town. We will be returning soon. 1
+"The Tailor I used to go to had to go out of business due to health issues so I have been in search of a new one. This lady was recommended by one of my friends because she said that she does good work. I have 3 clothing items that need very small fixings so I decided to take them in to this lady on Miller and Camelback. \n\nI walk in and the place smells like an older lady that hasn't showered. Then I walk up to the counter and the lady just stares at me. I put my items on the counter and asked her how much it would cost to have her re-hem one pant leg of some work pants, she says \""""$17.50\"""". I looked at her and said \""""for one pant leg?\"""" and she says yes. I then tell her that I think that is pretty expensive considering the tailor I used to go to charged maybe $7. She leaned back in her chair and said \""""you aren't one of my customers\"""" in her stupid accent. So basically she told me if I am not willing to pay $17.50 for her to re-hem one leg of my pants that she doesn't want me as her customer.\n\nHow is this lady staying in business?? First of all the smell of the place would deter me from leaving my clothes in there anyway because I know I would pick them up and they would smell like her which would be a no-no. Worst business lady ever!!" 0
+"SUCH a bad experience today! In the past, the worst that happened, were the ditzy receptionists that called to ask for my payment again. After I signed a receipt and my insurance covered the rest. I'd have to call them back and have them double check their records. Yup. Paid. Today was another level of unprofessional and money needy! I'm never going back.\n\nI chipped a tooth while snacking on corn nuts like a loser. Whatever, I have dentist, so let's just fix it right? So I called Dentistry of Old Town, they said if I made it there by 4:30pm, I could get in. I told them my private insurance is currently getting reinstated, but I'll pay cash. It just needs to get fixed so I can go to work tomorrow without half a tooth. Easy, right? So, I race from 5 hours away from my drive home after visiting family in NV and made it before 4:30pm. After waiting, they took me back and it took them 45 minutes to figure out how I payment works. After getting the estimate, x-rays, and payment sorted out, they told me I had to leave and come back tomorrow ... The receptionists were useless. Dr. Bradley was in the room next to me working on someone else. They don't open until 8am and I needed to be at work with a tooth by 7:30am and they knew this at noon when I made the appointment. \n\nThis place is disappointing and everybody who works there is useless. Don't waste your time and 4 times what you should be paying! It's not worth all the stupidity, poor communication and paying the same bill 10 times. \n\nOn a happy note, I found a non fake dentist who accepts payment plans and stays 30 minutes past his \""""clock out time\"""" for costumer service and to make an extra 1k. The receptionists didn't giggle and knew where they were too, so that was refreshing :)" 0
+They offer new customers a better rate then existing customers. We left after pointing out this was not showing customer appreciation. Left 10 days before next billing period. No refund. 0
+"We went for a friends birthday party. I like the intimate setting. I'm usually not a comedy fan, but I laughed quite a bit at 3 out of the 4 comedians. There was a Fetish Ball going on next door, which confused me at first b/c I didn't understand why leather masks and nipple clamps were the dress code for a comedy club, but once I saw the little neon \""""Comedy Spot\"""" sign, I figured it out. Overall its a great place to go on a weekend. Assless chaps optional." 1
+I have had the opportunity to go to the comedy spot on several occasions and have always had a great time. The comedians are usually funny, but entertaining at a minimum and it's a great venue. The room itself is pretty small, but creates an atmosphere conducive to laughing. The prices are really good and like every other comedy club in the world, it's a two drink minimum.\n\nOverall, I have never had a bad time there and I am totally going back ASAP! 1
+My wife and I were looking for a nice chiminea for our backyard, and decided to stop here before our long drive to Sedona for one we saw there. Glad we stopped in because we got one for about $100 less, and also some other cool things to throw in our backyard. Mike, the owner, was very friendly, and fully explained to us how to properly use and care for our new fireplace. We were very impressed with our purchases, the knowleadge Mike gave us, and the service he provided. Prices were reasonable. If you're looking for some nice southwest decor to spruce up your yard, check this family-owned place out. 1
+If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. I actually joined yelp expressly to write this bad review. My friends and I were there for a concert on a Tuesday night. Concert was supposed to start at 8. At 10.15, the headlining band still hadn't started playing, but the roof *had* started leaking. We decided to leave, but before we left we tried to talk to the management to express our disappointment and frustration. They were entirely unsympathetic, however. The whole experience was awful. I will never come back here, no matter how much I might want to see the band, and I will actively recommend that friends don't come here either. 0
+Air conditioning was not functioning at a summer event called WINTERFEST. Seriously?\n\nIt may be an okay place to go to see an event, but I wouldn't risk planning an event there. Big time disaster. 0
+It's been how many months, and the A/C still isn't fixed?! Major fail! Nice looking place...just need to get their act together! 0
+"We went here for an Oktoberfest today after having purchased a coupon deal for admission and beverages (4 beers per person). The place was easy to locate in Old Town Scottsdale, and on-street parking was readily available nearby.\n\nPros:\n\nSurprisingly, this was an indoor venue instead of outdoor, and it seemed more like a large beer hall with lots of old world decor, which took some of the disappointment out of being confined indoors on such a beautiful day.\n\nStaff were generally pretty friendly and helpful, seating was plentiful, the oompa band (3 local musicians) was entertaining and fun, and the craft beer (especially the Oktoberfest Lager) was very nice.\n\nCons:\n\nIn spite of having a printed (and web published) schedule of activities, the stage crew & management seemed genuinely confused as to the order of things. When the band went on break, the sound team played loud rock music from some radio station over the PA system, rather then anything remotely themed to the event.\n\nFood offerings were meager (brats $7, soft pretzels $4, small bags of potato chips, etc). The brats were served in a sliced, hard baguette with choice of grilled onions and/or sauerkraut, but were dry and somewhat flavorless. In addition, there was only regular, yellow mustard available at the counter. No spicy or German style mustard was available, but one of the staff did manage to scrounge up a small bowl of Dijon after I asked. No other accompaniments were available, such as potato salad or fries, nor were there any desserts on offer.\n\nOverall, I'd rate this event at about a \""""2\"""", mainly because of the disorganization and poor quality of food offerings." 0
+Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. What a great find! Next husband I have, is getting a wedding band from this store. Very manly looking designs, beautiful, handsome, high quality. I'd be very proud to have a band from here on my next dude's finger. Stop by if you can. Tucked into the inner depths of Fashion Square Mall. Be sure to take a map and water and a flare gun. 1
+"Now I've lived in Arizona my whole life and I've been going to this \""""festival\"""" for quite some time and it seems to me that every year it gets a little more expensive,the food is nothing special, the vendors get more sparse and more and more people feel the need to bring their kids and strollers to this \""""drinking festival.\"""" \n\nHow can you call it a Culinary Festival when you have pizza you can get anywhere, mexican food I can get down the street and drinks I can make at home? \n\nAnd for all you people out there who decide that you need to sit on someone's beer and spill it all over their phone and I don't care how wasted you are, don't offer them the butt end of your damn drink. I mean seriously is this really what the world is coming to? Not only did that biotch spill my entire drink but she fucked up my phone and I would have gone on my merry little way not giving two thoughts to what just happened but she had to offer me backwash. \n\nI would like to send thanks out to the man that decided to give me and my two girls I was with $65 in free tickets. He was fed up and had to bail and was kind enough to share some love. So thank you free ticket man, you made the end of the \""""festival\"""" a lot more fun!" 0
+What the heck happened to this event? Dos Gringos??? Chipotle? The first time I came was 9 years ago and it's completely changed. This place was packed. You had to wait in line for everything. And I don't get paying admission to get in and then paying admission to get into one of the drink special areas like the beer garden and then paying again to get drinks in those areas. And many places ran out of food before the sun went down and this was suppose to go on until 10pm. \n\nSome of the best stuff was free. A free sample of pork and a free sample of cheese. The free cheese tent should have been placed next to the Robert Mondavi wine area. That would have been much more convenient for me. I did enjoy the chocolate fondue from the Melting Pot because well, it's chocolate. I guess I'm lucky that I'll eat just about anything and came hungry. The people watching was the best part. 0
+"This year we popped into the Old Town Tavern on Saturday to have a few brews before taking on the spectacle... and It worked... we were all having a great time by 5pm drinking and listening to \""""Boston Joey\"""" belt out tunes on the patio - Then we finally entered the festival. This event is all about drinking and people watching and if that's what your expectation is, you WILL enjoy yourself. As for the food - there were several sushi, taco, and dessert outfits to satiate you... oh, and a great Beatles cover band.\n\n*The event was better organized and a little more spread out this year. So kudos to them on the improvements." 1
+"This review is for Great Arizona Picnic event of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival ... I want to key in on the word \""""Picnic\"""". A lot of reviewers have complained about the food not be of culinary excellence, which is correct, but the selections are decent for a picnic. There is broad range of mediocre, decent priced food from local restaurants, such as BBQ, taco stands, gelato, sushi, and even Indian Food. Despite what some of the reviewer's state, there are several events throughout the week that are tailored towards the Foodies. These events do cost more than $10 for admission, as do most extraordinary culinary events. Now back to the picnic, it's a blast! It's a perfect way to enjoy the spring while day drinking. This year, they went away with tickets and instead you put money on the GAP card, and pay vendors with the card. I believe the reason there is a no cash policy, is because a portion of the proceeds go to non-profit organizations. We spent a good amount of time in the beer garden. On Sunday the price of admission into the garden was cut down to $10, and then each beer sample (4oz) is $1. With a selection of over 200 beers, it was a great way to try all different kinds of beer from local breweries and vendors. The rest of our day was spent lounging on the main picnic lawn enjoying the bands playing on the main stage. To sum it up: Go to the AZ picnic if you want to hang out in the sun and enjoy some tasty beverages and mediocre food... Don't go to the picnic if you have less than $40 in your pocket, and expect to be delivered a culinary masterpiece." 1
+Went here one night with a group of friends. This place is pink, crowded, and really not that impressive. I ordered some sorbet and it was bland - that in itself is an accomplishment - bland sorbet. The 50's style booth seats were very uncomfortable (maybe to discourage staying long?) and the tables were the wrong height for eating. I had to strain to get above face level of my food (and i'm a normal sized woman) It was also very very (very) loud in here.\n\nI'll avoid going here again. The quality of the product was just too poor - I'd rather hit up a Whole Foods and get some good sorbet without the discomfort and echoing nosie. 0
+Disappointing and not very good. 0
+DH came to take me to lunch to celebrate a new job in a new city (oh....this burgh girl isn't too sure about this yet...). I had heard about the Sugar Bowl from some locals and it was only a block away - I thought why not? \n\nIt is definitely retro.And pink. Very pink. Way too pink. The only thing missing is the hair nets. I don't think they have remodeled since opening 58 years ago and, according to DH, they haven't cleaned the men's room during that time either ;)\n\nWe didn't do dessert and maybe we should have because lunch was not anything to write back home about. They advertised corn chowder as the soup of the day - and I was so ready for a good bowl of soup. It just wasn't happening. It was - and I am ready to bet the bank on this - a can of creamed-style corn with some diced boiled potatoes and a few sprinkles of bacon. That was it. Corn chowder? Not even close. No white sauce. No cream base. Nothing. A can of cream-style corn.\n\nNow, I am the first to admit - you can make a good quick chowder out of that can - but you need to do a little white sauce, a little butter, some seasonings. Just dumping it - no, that is not acceptable.\n\nAnd not even hot -\n\nAt $4.50 a bowl, you got less than a cup of soup as measured in any other restaurant. It was in a shallow tiny bowl, almost monkey dish size.\n\nDH order the turkey sandwich. Meh. It was turkey and bread and lettuce and mayo. No tomato. Served with chips. Not worth the $8 price tag for sure.\n\nI ordered a side of their nut bread with cream cheese. It was okay. Not bad, not great, Ok.\n\nFor $18+ for a sandwich, a Diet, a cup of soup, and nut bread, it was not worth it at all. \n\nAll in all, not worth a lunch trip again - although the place was slowly filling up with locals (mostly older). Maybe I will try dessert there some time but as far as food goes....these boots will keep on walking.... 0
+"I keep wanting to like this place. I want to support a local business, and yet....\n\nLast year I took my two boys there after a theater performance (Greasepaint! Excellent!), and after we placed our orders for lunch, I took out our SET game (it's a card game that does not use a traditional deck - great fun). WIthin moments, the server was back at our table. \""""You can't do that.\"""" \""""What? Play cards? It's not gambling.\"""" (Maybe I was wrong, but living here, you start to assume that an objection to something must be religion based). \""""The owners don't allow it.\"""" \""""They don't allow it? It's a matching game.\"""" \""""No. You'll have to put it away.\""""\n\nNow. I would understand not wanting us to sit and play cards if we'd finished eating and were just holding a table (assuming it was busy). However, this was during the gap between ordering and eating. I KNOW I should've just left then. Instead, I made my kids happy and we stayed for lunch (and ice cream!). \n\nA couple months ago I (foolishly) decided to try again. Didn't bother with the cards this time. The lousy thing this time was the mold on my son's bread. They DID remove the sandwich from the bill, but eish. \n\nI'd kind of like the \""""Restaurant Impossible\"""" guy to come in here and give it an overhaul. I don't mind the nostalgia stuff, but the place does need a solid going over." 0
+I'm one of those people who is nostalgic for a time I never existed in. When I think about my mom's teenage years of poodle skirts and soda jerks and sock hop, I look down at my smartphone and wonder if I would trade it for that sometimes.\n\nSo when my family took me to the Sugar Bowl on a recent visit to Arizona, I got my taste of nostalgia, however fleeting. This little ice cream parlor has been a staple of Scottsdale for several decades, and you can tell from walking in here that this place has been well-loved and cared for since it's opening.\n\nAll the ice cream is made by the parlor so everything is fresh, delicious, and (like the 50's) wholesome. Each us ordered a different sundae and made rotational swaps around the table so everyone could enjoy something different.\n\nWaist be damned, I love this place and will insist on a return trip the next time I come to visit. 1
+The staff need to do some training courses on customer service!!! \n\nNeat atmosphere and over all good Ice cream. \n\n*We ordered a mint choc chip CONE -\nGot a mint choc chip scoop. \n\n*Ordered a choc chip scoop - got a MINT choc chip scoop.\n\n*Ordered a choc chip shake - got a\nMINT choc chip shake!\n\n*Ordered a root beer float to share with four people - got ONE spoon, NO STRAWS!\n\nAsked for straws - got a fist full!!! \n\nWe didn't complain about the mint shake since we are adults and it was good. \n\nWe did have them correct the scoop to a cone tho for a child. \n \nThen they charged us for the extra scoop!\n\nThey changed it but not till after I told her she could have the extra scoop-since it was uneaten...I knew they could not take it back per health code. \n\nThey did fix it. HOWEVER, This place could be over the top but the service just is not good for the price!!\n\nI beg you all...PLEASE FIX THE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! You will be out of business...there are too many great places to go...the value of a dollar is so important and I'm just not gonna WASTE it on a place that has POOR SERVICE!\n Step it up!!!!!! 0
+Horrible dentist! My first visit so I filled out forms , which I hate, and I put a line through all the no's on oart of the health section. Well he didn't like that and came out smacking his gum and asked if I was having a bad day... I said no why? He says I must be by the way I filled out the form so I said not at all are you? Bottom line he continued to harp on it and I said forget this... And left! Seriously? No wonder he has bad ratings! What a jerk!!!\n1 review that is not currently recommended 0
+WOW! Joanna can make anything look good on anyone! All is takes is the right tailoring. For the first time in my entire 30 year old life, I had to have my bridesmaid's dress taken in (thanks, low carb!) and Joanna made this dress look great on me (well and the help of steak and salad for every fricken dinner for a month). \n\nTotally affordable too- she is nice and very talented. Go see her! 1
+AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS! The worst Mexican food I've ever had. I even ate there another time to give it another chance (everyone at work raves about it!) and still found it disgusting. The beans are the worst that I've ever had (you can taste the lard!). 0
+I was hoping for a good mexican meal but instead went to Los Olivos! The ambience was ok; the food bad. 0
+The worst Mexican my girlfriend and I have ever had! Just thrown together. Couldn't find our enchilada in the mess of beans, rice and whatever. Greasy hard shell tacos, they sucked. And to top it all off.... EXPENSIVE!. Don't even bother wasting your time and money. 0
+"Supposedly the oldest Mexican restaurant in the area, we were directed here by our concierge. The place has a kitchy, almost 80's feel, but it needs some updating. The menu is a bit too \""""American\"""" for me; if you expect a truly authentic experience, this is not the place. I think they get a lot of tourists here, who are used to the more Americanized dishes. \n\nTo start, the salsa is extremely tasty - very fresh - although the chips seemed \""""bag\"""" quality. After that, it was all downhill. Two stars is a gift - it's closer to 1 star. For lunch, we had the machaca - dry, shredded beef with peppers and tomatoes, and a combo plate of chile relleno and a corn tamale. The plates look like a disaster when served; sauce everywhere, very disorganized. The plates came out so hot they must have been microwaved - not a good sign at a respectable restaurant. Too much sauce, also a sign of laziness and lack of attention to detail. The rice was not great - not made fresh, and also crisp on top from the microwave (or taken from yesterday's rice pot). The refried beans were a flavorless mash of canned beans; avoid. The machaca shredded meat itself was somewhat flavorful, but again it appeared that they make it day(s) earlier and then re-heat it after slapping it on a plate. Not authentic. The flour tortilla was huge and actually the best thing I tasted, other than the salsa. Americanized, large plates of re-heated slop. My advice - find a REAL Mexican restaurant, and stay away from this joint." 0
+I know better than to eat here, it was great back in the day, but now the 3rd generation is running the place. And I'm sure there hasn't been any upkeep since then, the place is dirty, run down, staff is rude. \n\nI had the carne asada dinner last nite, and within 10 mins of leaving I was sick. That's it for me, I won't be back. \n\nBTW, don't go in the bathrooms, they were really dirty. 0
+I really don't understand the difference between Los Olivos and Taco Bell except that,\n\n1.Taco Bell doesn't charge 15$ for a plate of bad nachos, and,\n2.At least when they ignore me at Taco Bell I can honk my horn.\n\nEither way, you're better off at Chipotle. 0
+I have been a customer for over 30 years but never again. I was double billed for a meal and contacted them about it. I made many attempts and kept receiving an automated response that they would be contacting me. I still haven't heard from them concerning this matter after nearly three months of trying. I like the food but customer service is bad. 0
+My son had the fish tacos and the fish was delicious. The cabbage was bitter because it was from the part of the cabbage that you are not supposed to use - near the core. The rice was mushy, however the beans were okay. I had the chicken burro enchilada style and the chicken was boiled and dry. The enchilada sauce was bland and my rice was also mushy. The service was very slow. It took 30 minutes to get our food and there were only 5 other tables with customers. The chips and salsa were tasty and while waiting for our food I squeezed lime juice over the chips and added a little salt - that was tasty. 0
+I was looking for a new restaurant to go to when I came across Los Olivos reviews. I have eaten here many times over the years and I will admit that a few times I didn't absolutely love my meal but these people who give out one star and two star reviews like they are God Almighty just makes me sick. \nLos Olivos serves authentic Sonoran/Arizonan Mexican Food and does a great job at it. I love this place. Yelpers please remember especially if you are reviewing a small business that there are real people you are reviewing. Lets change the culture of Yelp by remembering what our mothers told us a long time ago. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. 1
+So this Starbucks gets 1 star for convenience (even though sometimes it's not). Every time I drive-through, I'm reminded of that Monster.com commercial with the monkeys. Monkeys could probably run this place better than the current crew. \n\nBetween messed up orders, over-filled coffee cups (didn't you read about that mcdonald's customer who sued for spilled coffee?), and slow service (a cup of coffee should be ready by the time I get to the window) my not-so-frequent-anymore trips to this starbucks are always an adventure. I guess at least they keep me guessing... how will we mess up next time? 0
+I am not a huge fan of going out during the weekends. I try to avoid the rif-raf that inundate old town during the weekends. But, there are a couple places I will go to on a Friday or Saturday night. Kazimierz is one of them. It's intimate (so I can actually talk to my friends and not over the music), has great wine and liquor list (priced reasonably relative to other places), great service, and knowledgeable staff . \n\nI'm not a huge fan of the food there, but the liquor list is good enough for me. \n\nPlus, most other customers that go there are like minded individuals that don't want to deal with the same old town crap or it's date night (which means the guys are on their best behavior). 1
+"I know, I know... why the hell review Kazimierz? Hasn't everyone reviewed it already? Yes.. but I can't help it. It's sentimental. I've had some of my *best* dates here. And it's where I met my husband!\nSo deal with it, people.\n\nLove the atmosphere. Even when you walk in, it smells like tannins (or is that dirty leather? Well, whatever). It always feels dark and earthy and romantic.\nI always get the fondue, which is pretty good. \n\nThe best time to go here is NOT on the weekend nights. Sundays, Thursdays, any other days, they will often have live jazz or blues. Tonight I got to hear jazzy Christmas music, which was great. The weekends, however, can be lame, as they charge you for... absolutely nothing, other than walking in the door.\n\nWhy not five stars? Well, the long line for the bathrooms. AND the fact that, in spite of being a wine bar, many of the wines aren't that good. I was all excited to try one of the flights they have with Armenian and Lebanese wines. But they weren't actually that good. Some of the other wines I've tasted have just been mediocre.\nOne exception? The zinfandel I had tonight. Something from Mortenson \""""dry creek.\"""" Can't remember the actual name of it because, well, I had too many glasses of it...but it was delicious! Spicy and warm and with a finish that reminded me of... marshmallows? I know that description won't make it into Wine Spectator or anything, but honestly, it was awesome!" 1
+Terrible service and extremely inattentive waitress that I had to curse out. I left without ordering anything. Manager could also care less. They were both blondes so go figure. I went across the street to Kelly 's where the food, service, and atmosphere was amazing and welcome. The bartender got a $30 tip. 0
+"There are two places that reside at the top of my list as must-go recommendations in the Phoenix area, and it's Cowboy Ciao and Pizzeria Bianco, but not necessarily in that order. I'd give the Ciao 4 1/2 stars if I could, but since that's not an option and I love this place, it's getting the full 5 from me.\n\nWhy?\n\nWell, to start, the magic words are \""""Exotic Mushroom Pan Fry\"""". On the menu, it's stated a guest described it as being so good, they wanted to take their clothes off and roll in it. Personally, I feel that would be rushing things. This is a dish you need to take out to its own dinner first. Share a bottle of wine with it. Ask it about its dreams and its favorite books and shows. Meet its parents, ask them permission to take things to the next level, and when the time is right, then you can get naked and commence aforementioned slather rolling.\n\nOf course this only goes for mushroom lovers. For those anti-mushroom-ites out there, I don't understand you, but turn your heads for a sec and hum the theme to Mario Bros while I whisper the ingredients to those with an affinity for Earth's favorite fungal treat:\n\n(Cremini, button, oyster, cepe, lobster, black trumpet, shiitake, morel, and yellow foot mushrooms in ancho cream over double-cooked polenta, topped with grilled portabellini, avocado, tomato and cotija cheese)\n\nI know, right? And yes it tastes as good as it sounds. \n\nFor the mushroom challenged, you can look back now. Another dish I highly recommend is their \""""Stuffed Pork Rib Chop\"""" which is gorged with Shropshire blue cheese then grill-seared and oven-finished and served with ancho bread pudding, apple jus, raisin/fig compote and pan-grilled vegetables. Holy hell this is good. This is the kind of dish you cheat on the Mushroom dish with, let's call it your Meat Mistress. This dish says to hell with rolling around naked, and suggests going straight to a threesome. Any of the dishes on the menu will fit the bill for this taste romp, as would the many creative drinks they have to offer. Just do what it says and remember to set your safe word.\n\nFor dessert, skip the bacon cookies. It's interesting and all, but really not worth it. Instead go with the blue cheese cheesecake or the bread pudding.\n\nI've been here half a dozen times and loved it each time. There are still many more dishes I'd love to try, including the hearty salads I never got around to. I just hope their Testosterone Salad is named for being manly in its steak and bourbon soaked roots, and not due to containing millions of little swimming chromosomes. Forget I said that... \n\nOh hey try not to get lost in the wine list! It's a labyrinth best left to the Goblin King. But even 1986 David Bowie might not find his way out of this one. Don't say I didn't warn you. Just go with one of the dozen or so wine flights available unless you know exactly what you want. The wine list has no real power over you as long as you don't show visible fear. It can smell fear." 1
+What a great and interesting meal!\n\nIn town for business and looking at CC's menu, I was intrigued when I saw Wild Boar Meatballs. Starting with drinks, they have an amazing mixologist behind the bar. I went for a drink called Viva based on the waitress' recommendation. This was a very refreshing, strawberry based drink with different herbs and fresh ingredients. They also have an incredible wine list ranging from an inexpensive bottle up to $1500 + bottle of vintage.\n\nWe decided on the small plates menu as it was late and also there were a great deal of interesting items in this area. The thing that impresses me so about this restaurant is the interesting combinations the Chef brings together.\n\nTo start. the Stetson Chopped Salad is an absolute must! The waitress brings out this perfectly arranged aligned plate of chopped lettuce, chopped smoked salmon, trail mix, cous cous, and corn. She mixed this all up with their amazing dressing and served the two portions. It was an amazing explosion of different tastes and textures ranging from smoky salmon to sweet little raisins from the trail mix. I could eat this every day!\n\nFor small plates; we went with the Burrata with Avocado and olive oil which was a very tasty combination and a great start. From there we went with the Wild Boar meatball which was although this was what brought me here, it was my least favorite dish. Next we had the most amazing and interesting dish of the night, Pork Belly served on a toasted pumpkin bread. This was absolutely amazing! The salty and fatty pork belly was so perfectly matched with the sweet crunchy pumpkin bread. I cant stress enough how amazing this was! Our last plate was the Tiger Shrimp with corn and bacon. The shrimp was perfectly grilled, the corn mixed with bacon was a great addition to the dish.\n\nWe were to full for dessert however all looked amazing including a dish that had ice cream made with duck fat. Cmon, really!\n\nA must next time I'm in Scottsdale again or maybe this is the reason to come to Scottsdale. 1
+"Enjoyed the food and liked the fact that there are smaller sharing plates.\n\nWe got the Ciao Mixed Greens (spring tomato, white balsamic, pesto buttermilk, mustard vinaigrette) which was solid. The Cheeks & Beans had really tender beef cheek meat, and the Burrata Bonanza (with avocado, arugula, radish, fried shallots) was good as well. \n\nOne of the signature dishes they had was the Mushroom Pan Fry. We got the mini version, and I really enjoyed the sauce it came in. It's a bit of a misnomer since whenever I see \""""pan fry\"""" I think of \""""stir fry\"""" but this dish was definitely not a stir fry. The sauce was thick and creamy, and had sort of a tomato base. Would be good to eat with bread or something.\n\nLiked the decor as well. I'd consider coming back if I was in the area again." 1
+"So I've been visiting for a couple days and. Was excited to try all that Scottsdale has to offer. But wow, I love the \""""cowboy ciao\"""" chopped salad. As you see, it's already been written many times! Dried crunchy sweet corn , Israeli cous cous, arugula, smoked salmon, pepitas, pumpkin seeds, dried currants, bruschetta and tossed in a pesto Caesar like dressing!! Wha wha?? Hashtag genius!\n\nThe service was really good and our waiter is very very nice." 1
+What a fantastic find this place turned out to be. An enterprising coworker of mine got this recommendation from the bartender at the hotel bar. And let me say to Darren - great job, sir!\n\nThe ambiance and decor of the restaurant were perfect - a nice spot with a good energy. \n\nService was also very good. Our waitress was very helpful in finding us a nice tempranillo that the whole table liked, and it was still a great price for a bottle of wine. She also helped with a number of suggestions for our food. Although it seemed like she suggested half of the menu, after eating everything, I suspect that she wasn't far off in liking as many items as she did. Bonus points for the pacing of our meal, which was great. They did a good job giving some time between courses - I always appreciate a restaurant that will give you a little extra time to enjoy, as opposed to trying to turn tables as quickly as possible.\n\nOn the food front - everything from start to finish was perfectly prepared, presented thoughtfully, and most importantly incredibly delicious! I started with the Stetson Chopped salad, per out waitress' suggestion. I'm not generally a huge salad person, but this was a super tasty salad. All the components brought something to the table, and all were stars in their own right. This is the kind of salad that would get me to eat more salad. My entree was another of their small plates, the Berkshire Belly & Waffles. The pork belly was cooked to perfection, and perfectly salty to complement the rest of the dish. The waffles were made with Asian 5-spice, and went great with the pork belly. Each piece was topped with a tamarind and chile compote, which was a nice sweet component on the plate, especially to cut through the salt from the pork. It was a very unique plate of food that left me wanting more.\n\nFor dessert, the lemon doughnuts were a perfect dessert for me - since I love some lemon dessert. The doughnuts were nice and light, and the lemon curd and vanilla sauces were spot on for me. The perfect amount of sweet to close the meal.\n\nOverall - I would love to bring Cowboy Ciao back to Chicago with me, as it was a great dinner start to finish. Since that isn't going to happen, it will have to be settle for being a must go to again next time I find myself in the area for business. 1
+My first visit was last night with a friend, and we experienced terrible service. I'm not a big complainer or full of difficult requests as I worked in the industry for 5 years, but this was bad. After we were sat and given menus, we were basically deserted. We had already picked what we wanted to order for dinner yet hadn't even been brought waters yet. We had to walk to the bar to ask if anyone was going to come serve us at the table.\n\nFinally were able to order and the food was pretty good. Our server checked on us right after we got our food and then never again. We had to walk to the bar again to ask for boxes and our bill. Both of our water glasses had been empty half the meal. \n\nI'm not sure what was going on, but I'm hesitant to go back after this experience. We tipped 15% which was not even remotely close to being deserved, but as I mentioned I've worked in the industry and don't believe in stiffing people. Normally I would never tip below 20%+. If I'd had more time I would have asked to speak to a manager. 0
+Been wanting to try here for awhile and finally had a chance during Arizona Restaurant Week. My wife and I were both satisfied with our meals. The Stetson salad is as good as advertised! Due to the couscous base, we had leftover that we were able to eat the next day. My wife had the short ribs which were very tender. I had the lamb lollipops which were okay but I'd probably get something else if I went back. The restaurant is pretty expensive so thats a definite drawback for a return visit. Service was very good! 1
+I'm really surprised this place has four stars. Unfortunately, our experience wasn't anywhere close to deserving even a three star rating. 1. We went for lunch, and it wasn't crowded at all, yet it took 30 plus minutes to get our orders 2. WAY over priced for both the quality and the portions of the food. 3. Ambiance is very mediocre and nothing special. Plus it was very dark in the restaurant- weird for lunch time in my opinion. There are so many great restaurants in the Scottsdale area. Don't make the same mistake we did by going to this one. 0
+"I want to give places the benefit of the doubt. Especially ones that have positive reviews, have been recommended by locals and have been around awhile even with heavy competition close by and a fairly pricey menu. So when our first round of drinks took 15 minutes to arrive, and our old fashioned was made incorrectly (a place like this with an expansive bar should know how to make an old fashioned, yes?), I reminded myself that the food was supposed to be awesome. We were on vacation, with good friends and were prepared to have a great evening so I really was not looking to spoil it for myself. \n\nAnd then our waiter opened his mouth. I asked for some explanation of menu items, many of which had either no explanation or description or was a puzzling mess of adjectives and much-too-hip-and-cool titles. When asked for some help to decipher parts of the menu that - while it appeared to be in English - might as well have been written in a foreign language, our waiter started in with a host of racist remarks - like maybe he could find his Vietnamese friend to interpret for me, or go get me some dim sum instead. When I didn't laugh, he asked what I wanted an explanation of but I was so over it. He returned to the table after a few minutes, likely feeling slightly remorseful about his inappropriate comments (or more likely trying to resurrect his shrinking tip potential) and started rattling off at 100mph a verbal dissertation of a few menu items. No one at our table could understand much of what he said. I guess he was having a bad night and unfortunately it did rub off some on us. One bright star was the manager who came by to drop off a list of breakfast and lunch places he wanted to recommend after having had a conversation about this with our friends before our arrival. We did not mention our waiter - no one wanted to have a negative conversation and further spoil what was supposed to be a fun evening. \n\nAs for the food, well, it's hard to be fair given the bitter palate created by the waiter. I had the mini mushroom pan fry (serious potential, but slightly greasy and sadly under salted) and a salad (which was \""""fine\""""). My husband had the swordfish (butter sauce was yummy), our friends the bison meatloaf and the filet mignon. Both were pretty good. Desserts earned higher praise, allowing me to move Cowboy Ciao up to 2 stars - bread pudding, ice cream trio and the birthday cake were all delicious and a satisfying end to an otherwise disappointing experience. \n\nI would not recommend Cowboy Ciao to anyone visiting the Scottsdale - there are too many fabulous restaurants in this area to waste time with poorly trained staff." 0
+What time is it?\n\nThank goodness I didn't have to actually ask an employee here, because I woulda been S-O-L. \n\nI spent a total of about 30 minutes waiting for help with their made-to-measure shirts program. That's how long it took me to find someone who felt like taking time away from their busy work or taking story to other employees to give me the time of day...which never happened, so I just lost my patience and gave up.\n\nWhat time is it? Here's a hint: time to train ALL of your employees on customer service. Or maybe that's just a waste of time. 0
+"I've been a loyal Nordy's customer for years. I even worked there for about four years in the past.\nIn recent years, it sure seems their customer service is slipping.\nMen's Rail never has been a department I've recognized for their customer service. It was never bad service by any means, It just wasn't Nordstrom quality service. I've felt no sense of loyalty with any associate in that department becuase, thought friendly, they never seemed to care much. It's the department I do the majority of my Nordstrom shopping, but no one ever remembers me from my previous shopping trip (no matter how recent), I've never been sent a thank-you card, and though I have asked numerous times, I've never been called about sales or new items.\nI will describe my last couple visits to the Rail.\nEarlier this year I was rummaging through a sale rack. I was completely ignored, while the three associates there helped customers who were perusing the regular priced racks. Not only that, but two female associates were talking about one of the sale shirts (that i was holding in my hand). One girl said she wasn't sure if she liked it, she'd have to see it on her boyfriend, but it might be \""""too ugly\"""" for her to let him wear. The other girl replied \""""Yeah, the color is a little gay.\"""" Now, they weren't talking about it because it was in my hand, and I don't feel they were homophobi\nMy last visit started the most recent string of events that really have left me questioning any future shopping at the store.\nI had another pair of jeans I brought in for a repair. I was again offered an exchange but I was insistant on the rapair because I really loved them and they didn't have them anymore. I was wanting a small tear repaired and was originally planning on shipping them out to New York to have them rewoven. I instead opted to try Nordstrom, hoping to save a few bucks (atleast the cost of shipping to and from NYC). Well I was shocked when the associate asked the manager how to ring it up and she said to do it as \""""Customer's own goods, no charge\"""". I told her the jeans are a couple years old, it's just from wear and tear, not a defect. I was told not to worry about it and needless to say I was very excited. I was planning on spending about $20-25 for the repair. I asked how the repair would be done and they said they would be rewoven. Even better! So I clarified that they would be actually rewoven and not patched. I was told yes, that was correct.\nSo they took them in and gave me the date of 6/4 that I could come in and pick them up. Well that date came and went. I was so busy I didn't get a chance to go get them. No big deal, I wasn't in a rush. On 6/12, the associate that had helped me originally called me about the jeans asking if I had wanted them shortened. I said no, just the repair that I brought them in for. He didn't know what repair and I described what I wanted. He told me he just found the original slip, the pants had not been touched yet, but he would put a rush on it and ship them to me for no extra charge. He said I should get them by Saturday or Monday.\nWell that didn't happen. I called this past Thursday and spoke with the department manager and explained the situation. He said he was the only one on the floor but would look for them and call me back later that day.\nThat didn't happen either. I called back the next day. He tells me \""""I'm sorry, you must not have gotten my message.\"""" Well of course I didn't get your message! You didn't call me so you obviously didn't leave me a message either!\nWell that is what I wanted to say. But I was nice. He said the jeans were going out that day. That DID happen and I got them the following day!!\nThankfully they had not been shortened, but they also were not rewoven. They were patched and then stitched over the patch. I'm annoyed, but the thread they used is a perfect match and they did do a good job. The work is very subtle and hardly noticeable.\nThis is just not the level of service I would expect from this store, regardless of what department I am in. I know I probably shouldn't complain about a free service, but I didn't expect or ask for it to be free..." 0
+NOT ALL NORDSTROM ARE EQUAL\n\nOne reason I'm staying in Scottsdale is to be close to the Fashion Square Mall and of course this Nordstrom. I've noticed that this fall's clothing lines are much more attuned towards the middle aged woman. Much more conservative, higher sense of design and quality. \n\nI've been to many of the west coast Nordstroms including their flagship store in Bellevue, WA where the shoppers are known to mark their calendars for their three days off just so they can shop the Nordstrom's annual sale. It's a most maddening experience. For inventory, merchandising and service, I regard the Washington Square Mall, Beaverton, OR as my favorite Nordstrom. Many from southern Washington will travel to Beaverton and save on the sales tax.\n\nTypically, Yu-go chauffeur has his cup of java at their eBar and comfortably waits there while I scan and roam the petite department.\n\nI will gladly report that this store's restrooms are immaculately clean. 1
+I woekd for el molinos for 17 plus years this place makes FRESH HOMEMADE MEXICAN FOOD !! so all you jokers who eat tex mex mexican food have no clue what good mexican food is i love el molinos and momma and of course lupe all my family and your loss if you dont go back !! BEST MACHACA EVER AND GREEN CORN TAMALES!!!! 1
+I love El Molinos!! Their breakfast burritos are my favorite! My definitely my go to place for mexican food and THEY DELIVER! Thats right Mexican food that delivers. The food is pretty authentic, which is rare to find in these neck of the woods. \n\nI wish I could of taken a pic of how the food is packaged for delivery. I mean everything is sealed, taped and packaged very nicely and professionally! No messes, no forgotten items, LEGIT PACKAGING! Which to me is a big deal means they really care how your food is delivered! \n\nAgain highly recommend this place for eat in or delivery! You guys rock! 1
+Just wanted to say that we had breakfast one morning (Dennys next to our hotel) a few weeks ago when in Scottsdale. We had been eating at different places in Scottsdale since it was the first time in the city. After trying another breakfast Restaurant down the street the day before we wanted to eat somewhere we knew. The service was great they were friendly and helpful. The food was great. We both had the country fried steaks and that was the first time all week I eat everything on my place. The coffee was good. By the time I left there I had a smile on my face. Thanks Denny's staff you are awesome. Thanks for making my day..... 1
+This place will always have a special place in my heart since my husband and I went here the morning after our wedding. We shared the apple pancake and it was oh so good! Yes, the line is long, but I don't mind. I'm just happy that there are still places like this in Phoenix. 1
+"As you walk in you are greeted by a sign that says Cash Only ATM inside alright times are tough I get it. Then you see the special board which read \""""Good Food Takes Time\"""" and there is a clock next to that. Fine that's cool but the problem is that after waiting for our \""""good food\"""" it came out and was awful. My wife said she has tasted better pancakes out of the freezer section at the grocery store. $30 later we boxed up the food only to throw it away. The good news is that we went around the corner to the Breakfast Club and had an excellent meal." 0
+Made the mistake of eating here twice. Once, because I thought it would be good based on what others had told me, and once because someone else insisted we go. (They were sure it would be a much better experience my second time around.)\n\nHere's a tip for the owner/manager:\n\nHire wait staff whose first language is ENGLISH or who speak it FLUENTLY\nHire wait staff who are friendly and efficient\nHire wait staff who act like they really care if I return\nHire wait staff who really want me to tip them\nTAKE CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS; This is 2012, nearly 2013. The IRS must love you because you don't pay taxes on what you actually make. (Cash only means you only report what you want to, not what you actually rake in. How clever)\n\nThe bacon, the pancakes, and fresh squeezed orange juice were great. The negatives above don't make it worth the extensive wait for a table. This place is over priced, doesn't take plastic, and the wait staff need a huge improvement. \n\nI'll take IHOP any day of the week over this silly place. You do remember you're in Scottsdale, right? 0
+I used acme based on a recommendation from a family friend. The owner, Kevin, quoted me a great price on a frameless shower door and was ready to install it within the week. He came to my house and had it done in under 2 hours as well, consulted with me throughout the process to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted it, and took the time to explain why he was making the suggestions he was.\n\nCompared to Home Depot and other companies these guys were friendly, very reasonably priced and fast. It's exactly what you would hope for from a long time family business. 1
+"All you chocolate elitists can turn your noses up at See's all you want. I love it, and I always will.\n\nSee's was the \""""special\"""" candy my family tried to order every Christmas. Back in those days before the internet (we still had 8-track tape players) at a time when no one really knew anything existed other than what you had seen, there was Russell Stover, Whitman's Samplers (that my cheap ass uncle was fond of giving in lieu of a real present), and See's. There was no comparison. See's was it. I didn't even know they had stores then, much less stores that give out free candy just for coming in. Kind of like a test drive without the pressure.\n\nAnd I still prefer See's over it's closest competitor to me, location-wise, Godiva. Why? Well, the free candy for one. Number two, it doesn't cost $60 a pound, more like $16. Granted, Godiva has prettier packaging and perhaps a better product, but not enough to compromise my loyalty. \n\nI was recently saddened to see the store at Fashion Square close, but luckily, this one is nearby. Much larger and easier to shop in, but my only complaint is that I had to stand in line with people hand-picking their boxes to pay for my pre-packaged items. But since my husband was one of the pickers, I wasn't going anywhere until he was done anyway. And his box was for me:)" 1
+I took all of the required brokers courses from Arizona School of Real Estate. Loved the classes and the instructors were great. All having many years of experience and bringing various aspects of real estate to the classes. 1
+I have been a Real Estate Broker in Chicago for 2 years and I just moved to Scottsdale to do the same. In order to be in RE in AZ, I had to take all the classes and exams all over again which I wasn't looking forward to... I heard from a friend broker that ASREB is the best school and I signed up for the 9 day crash course. I thought there was no way I was going to be ready to take exam after 2 weeks of classes- it took me much longer to get ready in Chicago! Passing the school and state exam from the first try proved me wrong! The classes were not only very informative and interesting but fun as well. All instructors have a great sense of humor and made studying fun (which after sitting in class for 9 hours made it much easier)! Special thanks to Kevin McClure, Randy Cooney, Bill Gray, David Whiting, & Randy Helfman for making the classes fun and easy to learn!\nAlso, the front desk customer service is excellent! I had to find someone to proctor my exam for IL CE and asked Kara for help. She arranged everything for me to take it and sent the results to my instructor in Chicago. She made the process easy and effortless on my side. Thank you for all the help! I am definitely taking all my future classes and seminars in this school! 1
+Tiffany did make a change and this time the service was great! I had a very good memory so bought another pair of rings after returned the first pair. Very good this time! 1
+I hate needles, they scare the hell out of me. I really hate having to get my blood test done, i always choose this location. Not because i have a choice, but because I'm usually in a hurry to get back to work. \n\nThis place is a bit grungy looking, and it could probably use a couple of layers of paint, the staff in the front counter are usually annoyed, but i can sometimes sympathize with the staff. It's always crowded and the seats usually run out quickly. \n\nSCHEDULE AN EFFING APPOINTMENT, if you want to be in an out this place quickly. I usually get in and out in 30 mins. Other than that this place is alright, the phlebotomist's there are all really nice, and they have never missed a vain. 1
+I've gone to this place a couple of times over the last month or so, and unfortunately it wasn't as good of an experience as it should have been. I really like the lady with the Italian accent, she's been great to deal with. However, there's two other employees that weren't too eager to help and didn't seem to be so excited to be there. \n\nI don't know anything about tailoring, altering, sewing, needles, etc. so that's why when I go there, I expect to talk to someone that does know, and when they're not very helpful, it makes me scratch my head and not want to come back. 0
+May be good - but must have more business than he can handle.\nCalled and left a message that the heater in my Phoenix house had quit. Left phone number. No response. 0
+Absolutely the best dog grooming shop I've ever been to. Sarah is an artist who must actually be able to speak to the dogs, she manages my demon with ease. Diane is easy to work with and they always make time for my last minute appointments. Best shop in town, I will continue to use them exclus9aa I have for over ten years. 1
+"If you're a meat and potatoes sort of person like I am, The Roaring Fork will do you just fine. While I'm sure this is the trendiest of eateries in town (I was the youngest person at happy hour by about 10 years!), the Old West spirit of simple, wood-fired grub is both timeless and ageless. \n\nNamed after a river in Colorado, thing big and gutsy, and that translates to fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs (smothered in a Dr. Pepper bbq sauce, no less), green chile mac 'n cheese, and smashed potatoes. The food here is meant to satiate and stuff, in all the right ways. My only regret was not trying their infamous \""""Big Ass Burger\"""" but that just leaves room for another visit one day.\n\nP.S. If you can handle it, figure out a way to try their Pineapple Cornmeal Upside Down Cake; I'm not sure if it really embodies the Southwest or anything, but it sure tastes good!" 1
+"Let's start with the positive, which begins about an hour after we sat in the bar area - the Big Ass Burger is big and delicious. Now to the rest:\n\nWe ordered the Green Chile Pork appetizer after asking our waiter to help us decide between that and the guacamole and queso. We take our time ordering dinner because we have an appetizer coming - except that we don't. When it becomes clear it isn't arriving we start eyeing the kitchen for signs of our dinner. \n\nOur meal shows up much later than our leisurely ordering would have dictated and we advise our waiter not to bring the Green Chile Pork. He responds \""""You didn't get that?\"""" I was thinking, \""""you helped us order it but you didn't bring it, you didn't arrange for it to be brought, and you certainly didn't clear it from our table prior to serving our entrees and still you seem surprised.\"""" But because I am on a sarcasm control regimen I just said, \""""No, we didn't.\""""\n\nTwo of us ordered fish tacos which were very tasty but 4 of the six tacos across the two plates served were extremely undercooked. We are not afraid of fish a bit under temperature but this was well below that. \n\nOn the plus side the manager stopped by to apologize. On the minus side he was unaware that both orders were off. Plus - he recovered quickly and graciously said he was buying our drinks. Minus - he comped less than half the drinks. We were a party of 4 and none of us ordered another drink after his offer so our drinks were fully accounted for on our bill at the time and we were not trying to take advantage. Perhaps he comped just the drinks of the two who ordered the tacos but the meal was interrupted for all as we waited for the re-fire.\n\nOn to dessert. Plus - the good and hot coffee came quickly and the chocolate infused pecan pie was delicious. Minus - the pecan pie was very small and we were again craning our necks toward the kitchen looking for clues to its arrival as it was served well after the coffee.\n\nHad the tacos been served correctly the first time the taste and quality of the food would have tipped this over to a 3 star review. The food was really very good but difficult to enjoy when the overall meal was so poorly managed. We are divided about a return visit." 0
+This is an oldie but goodie. The best Happy hour in Scottsdale. Get there early because it fills up fast. If you get the chance sit at the bar and talk with Stephan (fabio) you be able to tell what I mean! 1
+Went with a party of 16 and loved this place. I had the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with a side of the green chili mac and cheese and it was excellent. My wife had fish tacos which were great as well. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy what they got. The carnitas looked good and my friend said he enjoyed them. His girlfriend had a filet and the one bite I tried of it was excellent. The location is a little different, as people have said...but once you get in the front door, it's a cool atmosphere and the patio in the back is very nice and spacious. I highly recommend trying this place out. 1
+The Roaring Fork was a pleasant surprise. After finding out that the restaurant we wanted to eat at had closed down, we decided to try the Roaring Fork. I had looked at the menu earlier that day online and wasn't that impressed so I wasn't expecting much. But I was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, the service was great and we were seated right away, no reservations needed. The prices were very reasonable too.\n\nI had the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin which our server recommended. It was so good. The smokiness of the bacon offset the sweet corn perfectly. The cheesy grits on bottom added a nice creaminess to the dish. All the flavors complimented each other. I usually don't like pork tenderloin that much (I'm more of a beef, lamb, wild game or seafood kind of gal), but this dish changed my mind about pork tenderloin. It can be juicy and delicious! My son had the rainbow trout which was delicious and cooked perfectly. Hubby got the 22oz bone in ribeye steak which was huge and cooked a perfect medium rare. It was juicy and flavorful. He also got a side of the jalape\u00f1o mac 'n cheese which good too. \n\nDefinitely worth checking out if you are ever in Scottsdale! 1
+My friend and I showed up for Easter brunch only to be turned away. They just said we have no openings, did not say when next available time would be. Disgusting regard for customers, I've never felt so insulted. 0
+My favorite happy hour spot... And my cousin agrees!\nWe have come here several times for their fabulous kettle chilli verde pork and martinis. Both of these items are on the happy hour menu. Other favorites are the flatbread, big ass burger (yes it's ginormous), and their amazing fish tacos. \nMy best friend loves their huckleberry margaritas.\nI've been coming to this place for happy hour for the past 7 years and will be a continuing customer because of their delectable and affordable bites. Thank you RF! 1
+"Found this place about 15 years ago. You guessed right....a referral. Been referring and using ever since. This is a no nonsense - CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented family business. The staff is the same since the original trip. \n\nIf you are looking for fair pricing, personal service and no \""""extra\"""" suggested upselling, this is a great place for you. Wouldnt even think of taking my vehicles anywhere else. Special thanks to this staff that goes out of their way for the little things too." 1
+I called on Monday on the first of my 3 days off to see if I can get my oil pan gasket repaired like I'd been meaning to. They said it would be about $250 and Wednesday morning would work if I'd drop it off in the morning when they open. So I dropped it off at 715am and called around 2pm after I hadn't heard from them expecting my car to be done or close to done. Turns out they hadn't even looked at my car yet. Then they told me they had to fix the oil (?) sensor and wanted to do a blue dye diagnostic test. I paid about 150 for that.\n\nAfter about 3k miles I went back and they told me what I had told them in the first place. Its probably the oil pan gasket and its 250. They also said it could be something else that cost 850. I'd invested so much I decided to go for it. Maybe they're just thorough right?\n\nSo a week later I went out of town for a few days and came back and sure enough, oil is still leaking out of my car. So it must be an $850 repair thing.\n\nHowever, I'm a bit annoyed that they try to make you schedule an appointment every time, but they don't have the same respect for your time. After that first time, the next one I asked them how long it would take (a couple hours) so I scheduled to come in first thing (7am). When I asked them if it would be done by noon they wouldn't even promise me that at first! That's 5 hrs for something that takes 2hrs according to them. So for that I don't think they're the auto repair shop for me. 0
+I have been a customer since 1995 and I cannot imagine going to any other auto repair shop in the Valley! The mechanics have kept three of my vehicles running. Honest, professional, friendly. That's Whitey's to me. 1
+We were having cold stalling problems with our Honda Pilot. Took it to 2 places nearer to where we live but they couldn't diagnose and repair. Only thing left to do was take it to whiteys even though we now live 100 miles away. Well worth it. Mark diagnosed it and repaired it first try. Others were going to start replacing parts and hope for the best. 1
+I LOVE this place! Their prices have risen a bit to $2.25 but that is for ANY type of garment. Other places charge your $15-20 to dry clean a dress but this place is $2.25 straight across the board. They offer same day service too for the unbelievable price of $2.25!!! I was so surprised when I asked for same day service that they didn't jack up the price but when they say they have a fixed price list, they mean it!!\n\nThe only (minor) negative is that you have to pay when you drop off the items so if you have 30 items to be cleaned, make sure you have the $$ before you head in there. 1
+Mediocre dry cleaning. I want to like this business..why? 1. I like to support Yelp advertisers 2.prime location!!! It is literally around the corner from me and I will probably still go there once in awhile out of convenience. Once or twice I called rushing to get there before they closed and they waited a minute over closing time which was very nice of them. However, this review is simply based off of satisfaction with my clothing. Almost every time I have come there I have to ask to redo my shirts. It drive me nuts because the employees are nice about it. When I woke up today and had 50 dollars worth of clothing needed to be dry cleaned I drove 20 minutes to my old favorite cleaners in Arcadia. I knew that I trust them with my clothes and after years, never had to deal with such an inconvenience. I'm sorry but had to only give 3 stars. I might be back one more time.. only when I have to.\n\nJohn I read your message and appreciate that so I updated my review out of appreciation towards your response. I want to come back because it is convenient. Thanks for caring 1
+"Just like Sonic I miss this place so much. I have not found a place that can come even close in Boston to the unreal Mexican food \""""Betos\"""" had 24/7. Nothing beat hitting up Betos after a night of drinking or even hitting it up at 7am for a breakfast burrito. You cannot beat their prices, the breakfast burritos are less than 2 bucks and their bigger and as heavy as a brick. Betos will you and Sonic please move franchises to Boston." 1
+I used to live right up the street from this restaurant and as a result came here several times. I don't think that there is any way I'd return though. I have literally never felt good after eating here - whether it was a hazy, late night encounter and getting sick in the morning, or more of a standard evening dinner and getting sick at night. Maybe I'm allergic to some sort of special, exclusive ingredient they use... 0
+Convenient and delicious. Slightly higher price than other 'drive-thrus' but the portion size is relative. Even at the drive through I wait a little while, but honestly- it's worth it - which says alot!\n\nI will definitely keep going back. 1
+You want to feel guilty, satisfied and happy come here during the hit of drunken cravings at 2am and its a no fail mmmmmmmm gooooood! The bacon burritos that I've taken in are badges of pride in the form of plaque in my arteries. Totally have accepted it but its alright. Clean kitchen from the viewpoints I can observe with speedy service. That's all I need. After this review Its gonna be time again for another bacon goodness. 1
+The thing is that I'm spoiled by Filibertos, and they look similar. Last night in Scottsdale, we settled here because how different could they really be? More than I thought! I ordered the chili rellanos burrito, and my friend ordered the beef chimichanga. I'm all about green salsa, but to my disappointment, they 'now charge $1 for salsa.' Boo! They put a couple red in the bag, but I wasn't into paying for more. \n\nMy burrito had one tiny little pepper in what tasted like a del taco combo burrito, which would be fine, except this one cost twice as much. The deal breaker for me was when I bit into something like a tiny rock that was grinding in my teeth and had to spit it out. I wasn't into finishing it.\n\nMy friend wasn't into his either. He thought the guacamole might have been mixed with mayo, and it looked pale. We're not picky usually, but sadly this place just didn't satisfy.\n\nSooo two stars for being open 24 hrs and being drive thru, but overall I think I'll bypass this place in the future. 0
+I'm not sure what happened but this place went downhill fast!! Ordered a pizza last night with sausage, cheese and fresh basil.. the baked the fucking basil so it turned black and nasty.. the sausage tasted like it was on the verge of spoiling, very gamy!! Plus the older woman behind the counter was not pleasant at all.. where is the old man, I miss his surly service and his killer pies! 0
+Yum-yum good! \n\nBest New York Pie in Scottsdale by far. I am a cheese and pepperoni kind of girl, simple does it for me. They give you a HUGE thin slice of pie, the way it should be. Also, the hot wings are great too! \n\nWhat else can you say about a good pizza? Joe's is so good I now have resorted to calling there pizza, pie. 1
+Awesome pizza. \nI ordered a takeout, so not sure about the service here. Great tasting pizza. I couldn't wait till I got home and started eating, it smelled so good! Heavenly pizza, I've not had such great tasting pizza in a long time.\nVery happy with this place. I have been back a few times and everyone that works there is so friendly. I pulled up a chair and stayed for a while watching a basketball game. It's inviting and nice to have a local pizza shop to count on for consistency. 1
+Best NY style pizza you can get in the area. Whether it's late night, or delivery, you're going to get delicious pizza, crispy but not floppy crust, and a mouthful of gooey cheese that sits well, is flavorful and doesn't drip. People write a lot about how it's too greasy, etc etc, if that turns you off, then just go to Crust or something! I think people who enjoy Joe's know what they're getting and are big fans of it. \n\nGet some!! 1
+"Ok, so I've only been there when I'm hammered. So sue me. \n\nWhen I have gone to Joe's, it is VERY late night as the various clubs near Shoeman/Scottsdale begin to wind down, and this place has a huge line out the door every time. The pizza, which is sold by the HUGE slice, is simply acceptable - not special, not delectable, not even excellent.....just acceptable. For me, pizza starts with a great cheese, and the cheese here just seems so....bashas-like and ordinary, without that quality mouthfeel you get from cheese at places like Street of New York. \n\nOf course, when you're binging after six drinks, \""""acceptable\"""" has a funny way of becoming \""""I must have it right now.\"""" So I'm sure I'll go there in the future, but my expectations will be well calibrated -- This is drinking food, placed smack dab in a location that caters directly to people that have been drinking.\n\nBuzzed or not, that long line can sure be annoying....." 0
+My fav pizza place in town. Jalape\u00f1o/Pepperoni way to go\n\nBest pizza in town\n\nIf you havent gone to Joe's and left the town. You missed the delicious pizza which this town offers. 1
+The guy ordering take out was soooooo nice! The calzones are fantastic! And HUGE! If u order it take out ask for a lot of extra sauce! They only gave one little thing of marinara. The Greek salad is delicious too! 1
+This is a great pizza place to get late night food they are open late every single night whenever I need a late night snake I always end up here definitely like the jalapeno pepperoni by the slice it's good for late night but maybe not the best for daytime 1
+"I have no idea what kind of crack people are smoking in Phoenix. This was the most vile meal I've had in a long time, and without a doubt the worst \""""Thai\"""" restaurant I've ever been too.\n\nIn all my life I've never sent a dish back to the kitchen, but my \""""drunken dragon\"""" noodles were so beyond recognizable as food, they had to go back. I have no idea if the kitchen staff accidentally dumped a box of cleaning detergent on it or what, but everyone at my table agreed that it was not edible.\n\nMy aforementioned dining partners, luckily, didn't have quite as bad an experience as me. However, they certainly didn't seem to enjoy their dinners and commented on how bland the food was.\n\nAs for me, I wish my food was bland. It sure beats the taste of bitter, burnt plastic that overwhelmed my poor noodles.\n\n2 stars because the server was super nice and didn't charge me for my dinner without me having to ask. And he offered a free beer as an apology. However, it came in a glass that had lipstick all over it.\n\nGross." 0
+Reading over the reviews that came before this one, it's hard to believe everyone is describing the same restaurant. It looks like Malee's suffers from inconsistent food quality and service. The day I tried it, both were excellent, and several people told me that Malee's is one of their favorite restaurants, if that helps anyone to decide whether they want to go there.\n\nOne big plus for me: A gluten-free menu. My waiter and the manager were both very knowledgeable about the needs of people with celiac disease.\n\nA big plus for the friends who took me to Malee's: It's a great place for vegetarians to eat. \n\nThe Tom Yum soup was so delicious that I can't wait to try it again. I can't remember the name of my main course, but it included chicken and vegetables in coconut milk. It was also very good. \n\nI know the most reviews mention more than two dishes, but I wanted to post to spread the word that Malee's is a good place for people who follow a gluten-free or vegetarian diet. 1
+In town for business, I picked this place based on other's reviews. It was strange to be in an Americanized Thai Restaurant. I've always had the best experiences in traditional, shopping center or strip mall Thai spots but thought since I was in Scottsdale, I would try mainstream and wasn't impressed. \n\nI order the veggie summer rolls with smoked tofu (which I've never seen on a menu), thinking it would be nice to try something new. The portion size was good, however, it was mostly glass noodles and lettuce with once slim piece of tofu and minimal carrots. The peanut hosin sauce was pretty good, but tasted of BBQ sauce more than peanut.\n\nI chose the Arizona Heatwave as my main entree with fried tofu and medium hot. The spicyness of the dish was pretty good however, there was more curry sauce than anything else in the bowl. I'm accustomed to getting large chunks of peppers, onions, bamboo shoots and carrots but there were hardly any vegetables besides celery. Tofu was plentiful but I ordered the dish for the veggies.\n\nI'm thinking I may have gone here on an off night because the meal didn't live up to my expectations based on other's experiences. 0
+A-mazing. My favorite. This would be my last meal. Amen. 1
+Green peppercorn shrimp and calamari has got to be the house joke. Three tiny shrimp, not even measuring an inch in diameter, along with rings of Calamari so minuscule they resembled small rubber bands. Not kidding.\nWhy, half the fun of eating calamari is grossing your friends out by hanging all the tentacles halfway out of your mouth...then sucking them in, in a mighty swoosh. \nMajor disappointment.\n\nMalee's. \nIf you think your fabulous sauces are going to wow me, getting me to overlook how you just cheated me out of fifteen bucks, you're wrong. \n\nI don't like gnawing on lemongrass sticks either. Leave them off. They do nothing for the presentation, save for tricking your average Thai food novice into taking a bite. \nThis would be like an American restaurant leaving bay leaves in everything and having Thai people thinking its something you eat. \nShame on you. \n\nI didn't like the Spinach Chicken either.\nSame chicken base and sauce as is in many of the other chicken dishes, only it's ladled over fresh, uncooked spinach leaves. \nYou couldn't have put less effort into this dish if you tried. \nThis is the Vanna White of Thai dishes.\n\nMaybe this is how you survive the summer months when the tourists are gone. \nI'm out. 0
+Three times is my limit for this over hyped, over priced, non unique, and non delicious place. I don't know why so many people recommend it. Its genuinely non special and non memorable. And they charge you extra for tofu even though its replacing meat in the dish. And I got three tiny slivers of tofu in my curry last night. Boring and overpriced. 0
+Ahh, everything was yummy ... Nice place, very nice staff, wonderful food! 1
+Horribly disappointed. Tempura veg entree, served with nothing else, and appetizer fried tofu--both came at once, ('GIving them both to you, hope that's okay' says unsmiling waiter. What was my choice, at that point?) after friend had finished her appetizer. Tempura tossed on plate, with tiny scraps, as if scraped from the fryer. Both dishes were greasy and flavorless. Food served tepid--had just been sitting under the heat --ho--lamp. Waiter unsmiling. Spoke with manager later, explained I didn't want a free meal, but just to let him know...he merely said, 'Sorry.' and hung up. Never, never again. 0
+When I walked through the door and was greeted by an American staff, I knew this wasn't going to be a Thai joint. But I was hungry and we had hungry kids, so we stayed for lunch. Dishes we ordered:\n\n1. Panang curry - the flavor was ok but it was too watery. I felt like I was having soup vs curry\n\n2. Pad Thai - the sauce had a weird flavor that was not authentic to the phad Thai at all. I was confused eating it lol\n\n3. Pad Kee Mao (Drunken noodles) - this is my fav noodle dish of all time. Been eating it my entire life. This was the most disappointing dish we ordered. They used pad thai noodles for the dish, and the flavoring was so off. It was like me ordering spaghetti but they served me fettuccine alfredo. \n\n4. Sesame chicken salad with noodles. I didn't even care to try this dish. Nothing about it was Thai. \n\nOverall, the restaurant was clean and had nice staff. However, the food is not quite Thai food. It's Americanized Asian food, that caters to the palettes of those who doesn't know authentic Thai food. Maybe I'm biased because I'm part Thai and grew up eating the real stuff all my life. But I've also had amazing Thai food all over America. The best Thai food is of course in Los Angeles Thai town. Even San Fran, NY, NC, and Portland are few cities that has my fav Thai restaurants. \n\nPersonally, today for me, I just consumed wasted calories lol. I'm still craving my drunken noodles! Once I get home from this vacay, I'm going to whoop it up in the kitchen, true Thai style, with the correct noodles. 0
+Awesome and can't wait to go back. Had spring rolls and soup as part of the food tour. Best Thai soup I have had! As I am a big fan of Bangkok Cafe in Tucson, and for me to say this is sacrilegious :) much better service than Bangkok though. The prices aren't bad either. They have local beer on tap too which is unheard of. You usually only get bottled beer at Thai restaurants. Will try to make it back to have a full meal for sure. 1
+Great atmosphere, staff and food.\nThe skinny \nI am not much of a big Thai food guy but every now and then I get a taste for the peanut chicken from here and drive all the way from the west valley. The price is not great but it is affordable I also just saw a 20% off with check in on yelp awesome. I have had a few drinks rum and coke great mix more liquor than soda which I appreciate. The staff is awesome I usually speak with Kris and the team and they always make my visit great and my check out quick as I'm always in a hurry damn meters :-). I have met the owner Diedra a few times and she is an absolute delight she makes u feel welcome like you have been coming here for years. I can't compliment this place enough for the staff and food I think I will have the tamarind chicken here very soon. \nThe bad \nNothing. The parking in Scottsdale is a joke on weekends but if your from here you know that already. \nOverall\nThis place deserves a visit especially with the check in special. The staff and good will sell you I'm sure of this. 1
+"Extremely poor customer service, \""""management\"""" with typical fast food worker \""""i don't care\"""" attitude." 0
+"SIMPLY THE BEST! Had Lunch Express cater an office party and they did a top notch job! The food was just wonderful and the presentation was much better than what you would think a simple little lunch-stop would do. The are NOT just a \""""Lunch Express\"""" go-to place, but also breakfast! Joe really cares and is wonderful at what he does. If you haven't tried this place--please DO! Bravo and Thanks!" 1
+I was disappointed when they gave me the sale price for my return on a known defective item that they put on sale since it was defective (Wallflower Night Light). In these cases when it is known to be defective, they should exchange at full price. 0
+"psssst.... c'mere...... let me let you in on something kinda cool. Medizona might be the best restaurant you've never heard of. I mean, really, how is this place not huge?! I don't have the descriptors to let you know how much I like this place. \n\nThe food here is creative, attractively presented and fantastic on the palate. It's southwestern and mediterrenean. Yeah, \""""huh?\"""" I know. I had the same reaction. It's like Chino Bandido, it doesn't make sense, it doesn't sound like it'd work, but it does. Go try it for yourself. Ratatouille quesadilla. Chorizo potato cake. Lamb with a moussaka tart with red pepper sauce. And, of course, the prickly pear tiramisu.\n\nGo. \n\nTonight." 1
+Yelp has failed me...I went here based on the reviews I found on here, only to find a restaurant that has fallen off from what it used to be. \n\nI guess this use to be a chef driven restaurant, he created a name for the place. But whatever it is now it has definitely fallen off and definitely not good. \n\nThe space is nice enough, I really did not enjoy sitting at the bar and have to look at there dirty kitchen the whole time...But the place does offer a pleasant enough atmosphere. \n\nThe food on the other hand was bad. I had the tasting of the appetizers in which everything was overcooked (mushy eggplant) or overcooked and Burnt (anything that had bread like potential) I kinda of wanted to leave after this but I had ordered my Salmon entree from the start... \n\nAnd now on to the entree which consisted of overcooked salmon, burnt spices on the top, and RAW skin underneath, did not make any since to me. it came with a brick of polenta edible only by the pool of sauce on the plate. \n\nThe menu and idea of this restaurant is great, sharp contrasts and bold flavor, but the technique and care is definitely lack here, or maybe they just had a shitty cook that day, I don't know, I just know that I will never make my way back there. 0
+This place is not that great. Shogun express has way better chicken teriyaki rice bowls and beyond.\nThe chicken is what really bothered me here. It was really tough and extremely chewy. And that was the white meat. They're bowls are around 5 bucks which I like, but they're not even filled to the top. \nAll in all I came here because Shogun was closed and there aren't any other rice bowl places in Scottsdale that I know of. Eh. 0
+Not even for the price was it good food. It wasn't particularly bad it was just meh for the price I have had much better. Don't waste your time here, there are plenty of better places to the north and south that are better and, honestly, worth the money. Save your nickels and dimes and cook at home then go to a real restaurant with the savings. 0
+If I could drop a zero-spot here, I would.\n\nThis.place.is.awful.\nI had never been to one before now, and I absolutely will not go back.\n\nFor those who enjoy three times the amount of mayonnaise as meat in a sando, this is the place for you. Assembly line sandwich at it's worst. 0
+I went off the grid and ordered something they are possibly not known for, the chicken ceasar wrap. I was insulted by what I got for paying I believe 6 dollars for. When I looked inside of it, their may have been the collection of a small chicken leg as far as the portion of meat, it did not exist. The entire thing was stuffed with iced berg lettuce. The cost of this piece of crap may have been a dollar, a mark up up 5 dollars thanks. I left hungry and unsatisfied, never again. QT and grocery stores have better wraps then this place and far less cheaper. 0
+It's PF Changs. It's generic Americanized asian food. What else is there to say. 0
+Sadly, I will probably never be able to eat at this place again. Eight hours after I ate my take-out from P.F. Chang's, I either 1) suddenly came down with the stomach flu or 2) got food poisoning. Siu Wok is better, anyway.\n\n:( 0
+Came here as a party of 4 on Christmas Eve - we had a reservation, but the place was jammed packed so I was unsure of the wait, despite having a reservation. We checked in and were taken immediately to a table. Our server was excellent, we never had an empty class. The food was wonderful, not a long wait for it to come out and just an overall great experience. 5 stars for excellent customer service and tasty food! 1
+My wife and I are new to the valley and originally from New York. we went here for a Saturday night dinner to celebrate our anniversary, and boy we were surprised with the service & food. yes, for Chinese food it's a bit pricey. but the menu is wide, the quality is great, everything was tasty and we really enjoyed the service. on top of that they gifted us for a first time visit and/or anniversary, not sure why for which of the one, but it doesn't matter. we will definitely come here again. 1
+Okay...who here sometimes wonders if maybe some of these reviews are written by the company or person themselves? Maybe I'm just a pessimist when it comes to life! My husband wouldn't argue that. I'll be honest, I thought that some of these reviews fell into that category. That is until I actually had my haircut by Ben. \n\nThe clouds parted, a rainbow magically appeared and the sun shined brightly. I could even hear the birds chirping their lovely songs. Okay, I kid. Well, the sun was shining pretty damn bright now that I think of it....But I was really happy with my haircut with Ben. \n\nAfter my unsavory review, I had a member of their customer relations team contact me and apologize for the not so great experience. In my eyes even that was greatly appreciated. She asked me to give them one more try and with Ben this time and I'm truly glad I did. I got kind of nervous beforehand. I wasn't sure if they were going to give me the stinkeye when I arrived or maybe take a razor to my head for giving a bad review. When I arrived though they were very gracious. I eyed Ronoldo across the room and averted my gaze and hoped I could be successfull in blending into the furniture so he wouldn't see me and shoot me daggers with his eyes. I made it to my chair and I saw him slowly come over with scissors in his hand. I closed my eyes, hoping maybe if I couldn't see him he wouldn't see me. He laid a gentle hand on my shoulder and apologized. We both agreed that perhaps it just wasn't a good fit for the both of us and everything seemed to be okay. Albiet a bit uncomfortable as i hate confrontation of any kind. But I'm paranoid like that. \n\nAnyways...onto the haircut. Ben was totally knowledgeable and easy to converse with. I asked him about a few different ideas and he gave me his honest opinion which I appreciated. I'd ask a few different questions about styling and he'd give easy to understand descriptions and examples which truly showed he knew what he was talking about!\n\nWe had a bbq party the next day and I got TONS of compliments on my hair. I'm looking forward to my next haircut with Ben. 1
+Normally very happy with this place but came here for Mother's Day. 16 people. Made reservations using open table for 7:15. It's now 8:50 and still don't have food yet. Very unhappy. They obviously overbooked and couldn't handle it. 0
+"The Good: I could state a few mediocre points, such as that the office was clean, but they aren't really of any great import.\n\nThe Bad: The doctor only addressed part of my concerns, as I was very interested in seeking help on 2 different-but-related medical issues. Most of his focus was on one issue, with the other being set aside for another time. Though the first visit wasn't rushed, the second appointment did not feel the same. \n\nThe doctor seemed eager to use scare tactics during our two conversations, focusing on the possible lethality of a condition, ignoring questions of severity or likelihood. He comes across as patronizing behind a slightly jovial veneer and attempting to scare someone as part of pushing a treatment plan is unprofessional in the extreme.\n\nThe doctor suggested I obtain a basic blood test, which could be done via a blood draw at his office. I asked how much the testing would cost (I don't have insurance yet) and was told it would be between $100-200. The doctor was horribly wrong, as the bill was slightly under $500. Though his office did pay part of the bill and help reduce the total cost to me (after I complained), I still paid over $150 more than I had been led to expect.\n\nThe Ugly: During my first visit to the office I handed the receptionist my driver's license to be photocopied. It wasn't until 3pm the next afternoon that I realized she'd never given it back to me. When I called back to see if I'd left it there her response was, \""""Oh yes! We have it right here for you in the desk drawer.\"""" Glad it wasn't lost, but if you'd had my card sitting around all day and you HAVE MY PHONE NUMBER, I believe a call back to me would be in order. \n\nIn summary Dr. Marks is not a bad guy, but is not a doctor I intend on seeing again. I would not recommend him for your use as a general practice DO." 0
+Soo Short and sweet. The staff is extremely friendly but not a huge fan of the food. I ordered the 'Island' Burger (emphasis on the Island for Thousand Island but there was literally just a quarter size portion on the burger. Granted I asked for a side of it later so I could 'fix' my burger but just irritated me that it didn't live up to its name. It's pretty much a bar food type place, stuff you could make on your own with ease- just saying. 0
+Updated... they stopped serving Malibu Rum last year so it's no surprise they've closed and changed the theme of the place. MRB REJECT!!\n\nPrior Review:\nAhhhh. Happy hour in the islands. Fruity drinks. Lots of Malibu Rum. Wait!! I'm in Scottsdale?? Darn!! Still a cozy little tiki bar with great happy hour specials!! Great, friendly staff. Go forth and drink fruity island drinks, people! 0
+This is a bitter review. The place doesn't really deserve 1 star, but I was asked to leave by a bouncer, and when I opened my mouth to protest, he grabbed me and escorted me to the door. There is NO reason for a bouncer to get physically aggressive with a non-aggressive patron. This guy was a meathead, and even seemed to have some roid rage if I'm not mistaken. When are bars going to learn that by employing these types you lose business? I would never go back there, and that means anytime I'm with my friends we will avoid the place. DIPLOMACY is the name of the game in bouncing. If you must kick someone out, do it in a discreet, non-confrontational way (unless the person was being violent to begin with, in which case feel free to put him in a half-nelson and toss him out the door) 0
+I have nothing but good things to say about this salon. I have been going to For Nails Only for several months. The people are very friendly and they make me feel welcome. They do a quality job and don't rush through the work. I always feel relaxed and happy when leaving. Thank you! 1
+I know better than to not read reviews before I go into a business. However, I came here out of convenience when the normal salon I go to was closed. My pedicure was mediocre at best. She was not meticulous in getting polish on the entire nail. She also did not clean up the skin where she had gotten polish on it close to the nail. I will definitely not be back. It's a nice facility with clean equipment, but the professionalism is not there for me. 0
+I was seeking a place that I could go to strengthen my marriage and was given a referral. The classes are group sessions and of the 2 hour block that you attend there is about 20 mins of content.\n\nIf you approach the instructor at the end of the class in a sincere matter you are quickly brushed off as the instructor seems to be trying to escape as if they know they place is about to be bombed. 0
+"And now, upon moving out, they're hounding us for triple-digit \""""move-out\"""" costs despite us having a maid service clean the place from top to bottom upon moving out. According to the lease they're supposed to advise the tenants of when the move out inspection will be so the tenant can be present, but they didn't with us. When I called them out on it, they claimed we \""""gave up that right when we turned in our keys.\"""" Both attorneys I spoke with said their claim and interpretation of the lease wouldn't hold up in court, and their assessed charges were illegitimate, but the cost to take them to court exceeded the amount they were charging so it wasn't really worth it. CURRENT TENANTS: DEMAND TO BE PRESENT AT YOUR MOVE-OUT WALK-THRU. \n\nAnd their current property manager as of April 2013 is not pleasant to deal with. She's more concerned with collecting money than working with tenants to solve problems... there are apartments north, south, east and west of this place...move into one of those, cause they can't get much worse than this place." 0
+I've been here quite a few times all pre planned to see certain performers. I must say I do like this place they book good artists it has a good feel to it. It's not the easiest to get a drink maybe I need to be more aggressive or maybe they need to make away with the stupid under 21 division especially since the 21 under side has a better view of the stage but you can't have a drink on that side. anyway keep on booking good music and i'll keep coming 1
+"Martini Ranch has a live band downstairs and a DJ upstairs. We were there once during our Valentine's Day Bar crawl, and the second time during our 80's Bar crawl. \n\nRock Lobster rawked the stage during our 80's crawl. I was dressed like Peg Bundy in my leopard print top with belted waist. I played \""""cougar\"""" all night, dancing with lots of young, cute guys.\n\nThere's a large outdoor patio for the smokers and those who want to catch some fresh air. I loved the roominess of Martini Ranch. \n\nI will definitely return, especially when Rock Lobster is playing." 1
+"The second time I went back to this restaurant was peculiar. The waitress started out clingy and constantly complimenting my friend, then she became very pushy about wanting us to leave. She brought our check with 2 fortune cookies on top, came back 2 minutes later, then tossed the cookies onto the table and wiggled the check at us. I was willing to write off this occasion since my first was so good.\n\nI went back for a 3rd try and actually had to walk out because the service was so bad. \n\nOur group of 4 came in and said that we needed a table for 4. The hostess showed us to a table with only 3 seats at it, then looked confused when we pointed out that we needed another chair. She then showed us to another table with 3 seats, then started to walk away. When we got her attention to point out that 3 seats are never adequate for 4 people regardless which side of the room it is on, she told us to go \""""wait in line\"""" again. \n\nTechnically there was no line, but we went back up to the front to wait for a 4th chair at either table. While we were waiting for them to get their sh!t together, I noticed that the hostess was grabbing chairs from all over the restaurant and putting it at a table that did not have all of their dining partners. I'm no restaurant owner, but it seems to me that it would be more important to seat people WHO ARE ACTUALLY THERE! My blood was starting to boil, but we were seated and I was willing to forgive.\n\nWe had our menus and we were ready to order, but we waited and waited. I think it was 15 minutes before the waitress (the weird clingy one from my second trip) came to our table, we had no drinks, no nothing. We realized how much time we were wasting and discussed getting our food to go before the waitress finally appeared at our table. When we mentioned getting our food to go, she gave us THE NASTIEST LOOK then told us that we would have to go tell the hostess what we wanted.\n\nI lost it. I told the waitress that everything that we had experienced thus far was completely unacceptable and I wouldn't tolerate it. I stood up to leave and she stood where she was (in my way), ignored me, and tried to take my dining companion's orders. She finally backed off without even a glimmer of apology after my companion's realized that I really was leaving. \n\nI will not go back here ever again, no food is worth this treatment." 0
+In keeping with my brevity, great food, service a little slow at times.\nMango sticky rice a must. 1
+Date night turned into stuffed belly night! This was such great food! We started of with Tom Ka Gai that was flavorgasmic! Then moved onto Papaya salad and Chicken Panang. We couldn't finish 1/2 the entree but made for GREAT left overs! The service was wonderful. I can't wait to go back! 1
+This is some great Asian Food! I first discovered Tottie's because it was in a shopping center right behind my old house, my roommates gave it a try and were big fans. After that I tried it, and I'm now a big fan. \n\nThe food is a little bit of everything Asian. Thai is their specialty, but everything on the menu is good. Actually, my only complaint is that the menu is way too big. It's way too hard to decide what you want. \n\nI really love the Pad Thai. If you're not into hot food, watch out. We had it medium and it still had a good kick (medium was not my choice, I would've gone for more heat). For an appetizer I highly recommend the Vietnamese spring rolls (with an amazing peanut sauce). I also highly recommend the Tottie Rolls. It's a fried pork roll with a lettuce wrap and mint leaves. The menu says they're the best rolls you ever had. They may be right! 1
+I ordered mild, but the food still had quite a kick.\n\nWith that being said, I enjoyed the food. A rather large group of us went in at lunch time and were seated quickly and served just as fast.\n\nMost of us ate from their weekday lunch special (about $8 per plate). The lunch special comes with soup and an egg roll.\n\nThe ambiance is nice. Like a few other reviewers have suggested, you can't really guess what you're getting into from the strip mall appearance outside.\n\nOur waiter was nice and attentive. He walked the fine line between participating in our group conversation and being creepy really well.\n\nThere are a few Thai places in this area, and Tottie's is one of the better. 1
+It's hard to find an authentic place to eat these days. The ambiance, decor, and food were just that. Everything we had was delicious (and unique, to us at least) from the Larb, to the spicy pickled cucumbers. The Pad Thai was wonderful as well. Our favorite by far, however, and large enough to feed 2-4 people alone was the Seafood Soup. The flavors were powerful and delectable. We were full for like two days, haha. Great service too. We went at 5pm on a Sat. night and we basically had the place to ourselves. It was very busy by 7pm. When we're back in that area, there is no doubt we will go there again! Not expensive, very reasonably priced, ESPECIALLY considering how much food we had (and had left over). Reservations recommended. 1
+"Great ambience, okay service, boring food. Food was typical \""""fusion,\"""" heavy on the pseudo-Chinese influence, kind of like a Thai-inspired PF Chang's. Definitely not terrible but I won't go back." 0
+Love this place, great Thai food. We ordered Panang, Egg Rolls, Thai Fried Rice and Pad Thai. Everything was amazing except the Pad Thai. They use really thin noodles, which I've not seen before. It wasn't my favorite, but everything else was delicious. I would definitely go back! 1
+Great store with a lot of cool clothes! It is true with all the other reviews...the regular price clothing can be a lil steep but you have to check out the sales rack. I got a pair of J Brand Jeans that were originally $225 for only $68!!! I seriously should have considered buying two pairs! \n\nThe customer service is really great and everyone is very helpful and finding your size and recommending items. If you're in the mall, be sure to just stop in and check out the sales section...definitely worth your time! 1
+I probably should've read the reviews that were written post grand re-opening, but instead, I figured that DD had to be better than I remembered. Not the case!\n\nI stopped by this location this morning thinking about a coffee and maybe a breakfast sandwich. Unfortunately, they were out of eggs! Out of eggs? Are you kidding me? Ok... then I glanced at the muffin selection for an alternative. No bran muffins or corn muffins (my two favorites). That sucks! So, I ordered an iced coffee with sugar-free vanilla flavoring and left in a flurry. I took a sip and it was pretty gross - way too much syrup! I came home, dumped half of it out, added some soy milk and it's now at least drinkable.\n\nNeedless to say, not so impressed with the new (and not so improved) DD! 0
+"My girlfriend had 2 skirts altered by this place. Both for work purposes. The reason I am posting about this and not her is because I was the one who had to go pick it up and pay for it. \n\nI was amazed at how much it had cost for two business style skirts to get altered. They had both sides taken in ( to make smaller). $36 a skirt for a grand total of $72. I came with $45 thinking that would cover the \""""cash only\"""" rule that still exists in today's world. So then I had to leave, go to an ATM then back to the place. Thinking the whole time, \""""Might as well go buy her a new skirt,\"""" but I have no fashion and she needed them! So two weeks later and $72 in the hole we have skirts that fit. \n\nIs it great work yes. The people were really nice. If I needed it done over night I would probably pay that price. Inflating prices because of slow business.\n\nBusiness denied" 0
+Have you ever had the feeling like your wife might be slipped something while ordering a drink, or molested on the way to the can? That is how I felt while celebrating a birthday here. \n\nThe place was down right creepy. \n\nDon't get me wrong, I love me a dive bar. I can eat on the curb in Mexico. I am a very trusting person. \n\nI hated this place. \n\nThe drinks were ok, ther servers were not attentive, the decor and outside sitting area was cool. 0
+"New Mexican cuisine ...awesome food....and our waiter was right on the ball...sat outside on patio which at night is terrific...lighting ....fire places .......heaters to keep you warm...causual and relaxing.....prices on menu very affordable for all that you get....as Meg says this place is \""""bomb.com\""""" 1
+More of a Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican food. Had the chicken & shrimp enchiladas. Rice was very dry. Green chile sauce overpowered taste of chicken and shrimp. Husband had the pork burrito with red sauce. Had good flavor but was spicy. Also ordered the green chile mashed potatoes because they sounded interesting. Very bland. Needed salt and pepper. Sopa tasted like toasted bread. Great service but overall food disappointing. 0
+I should have know the moment I saw the logo but I have a fondness for bats. I definitely should have known when I walked in the front door and saw the fake water feature straight out of a lame local amusement park.\n\nMy girlfriend is a vegertarian and it's a one-star kind of place for being so unfriendly toward veggies but the menu was uninspired and the decor was mind blowing in a bad way. We ordered two beers, judged a bit (the folks seemed very nice and the food might be ok), and left as it's not was the reviews led me to believe.\n\nIt's a chain waiting to happen in a town with plenty of good local and authentic food options; we were absolutely thrilled with our 2nd choice of Los Sombreros - 5-stars! 0
+I really like this place, but the prices are a little inflated. I used to come here a lot with my co-workers at lunch when I worked in the area, but not as often since I changed employers. I still want to come here because I love the habenero burger so, so much, but I'm a little iffy on spending $13 on a burger. I come occasionally when I'm not feeling cheap but I never have any regrets afterward. The drinks are also a little overpriced for how weak they make them. The fries are really, very good too and I really like the river running through the back patio. Gives your meal a great atmosphere. I also like to call ahead so I can pick it up and eat at home. The hostess and bartender are usually very personable and helpful. I would recommend giving it a try! 1
+It's popular for a reason! Green chile is excellent. 1
+So came here for a friends birthday. Yes we were a larger party (15 people) however we had called ahead and told server ahead of time for the check splitting. The server was not attentive. We sat for extended periods without drinks. Our water glasses were filled though because the busser was amazing. Half the table waited for almost 40 mins to get the checks and to pay and there was still confusion about who's check was who's. Will think again before coming here. Over 3 hours for a dinner..no thank you. 0
+Boom! Football!! Great place to throw back a few with friends! Food is good, but the fries need to get upgraded and the some of the TVs for that matter. All and all it is a fantastic establishment to relax and watch sports\n\nThanks Zipps!! 1
+Always a pretty good time at Zipps. Friendly staff, fun atmosphere, good food, cheap pricing. The 1000 Island burger is awesome. Had this with the side salad & then we had a chocalate chip cookie pie that is served on a hot skillet with ice cream on top. As bad as this is for you the thing taste absolutely amazing! The only draw back to Zipps is you seat yourself & the majority of the time the place is packed so your forced to walk around a crowded bar looking for somewhere to sit. Anytime I want to watch a game, relax, & have some good fair priced food this is a definite option. 1
+The best wings ever, just wish you couldn't smoke on the patio. 1
+Great little sports bar just a couple blocks away. Large patio, lots of TV's. The pool and shuffleboard tables are a bit of a squeeze. The happy hour and reverse happy hour are very good and for can be a hit or miss. Usually the waitress will tell you if you as if something is good or not.... with an honest answer. This is a growing local chain and I've been to 3 of the locations which seem to be consistant. 1
+Awesome place our kickball team goes here almost every Monday.. The staff is always nice and friendly and food and drinks are fast.. There prices are great. Love this place cant wait till next week for more...:) 1
+This is not your typical sports bar, but instead an upscale restaurant with sports memorabilia decorating every inch of every wall. The service was excellent. Strawberry Pena Colada is a must for hot days. Large portions- you get your monies worth. And if your a Giants fan- I hear they hang out here during Spring Training. 1
+"My family and I moved to Scottsdale over 20 years ago and I have always had a place in my heart for Don & Charlie's. We used to go there often for birthdays/anniversaries/graduations, etc. It was my birthday this week and my parents wanted to take me out so I said \""""Let's go to Don & Charlie's, I haven't been there in I don't know how long\"""". Sadly, after having eaten there I believe that I made a mistake with this suggestion. The restaurant itself hasn't changed since the last time I was there - it's still got wall-to-wall memorabilia, it still has the same old-school steak house ambiance, but the feeling that I got during and after the meal was really one of a restaurant that is resting upon its laurels and not doing much to deliver a quality product. My Caesar salad was made with lettuce that was obviously old - it was not wilted, but it was very soft and floppy with no crunch to it whatsoever. My father ordered the creamy coleslaw which bore a great resemblance to cabbage soup so high was the dressing to cabbage ratio. My mother greatly enjoyed her house salad with a balsamic dressing but this was mostly because she thought the balsamic was the best that she had had in a long while. All three of us ordered baby back ribs for dinner - my parents just had the ribs, I had a combo with the ribs and a filet. All three of us remarked that the ribs were \""""passable\"""", the meat was tough and fatty - not at all what I remember in terms of quality from when I used to eat there. I have honestly had ribs that I found more enjoyable at casual restaurants like TGI Friday's or Ruby Tuesday's. When you are charging $30 for a rack of ribs, they REALLY need to be better than \""""acceptable\"""" which was the highest grade I could offer on these. While ordering our entrees, my mother asked which ribs were more tender and our server informed us that the beef ribs were the most tender, but they had sold out of their entire stock of beef ribs already. Our reservation was at 6:30 - fairly early in the evening, so my mother's reaction was \""""Really?\"""" His response - \""""Oh yes, they were actually sold out at 5:00 PM.\"""" This speaks to a lack of organization and knowledge on the part of management - if you are running out of a popular item by 5 PM on a weekend before proper dinner service even begins then that indicates a serious problem. My Filet was better than acceptable - it was not as good as I remember, but still very good. Unfortunately my disappointment in the ribs was such that it overshadowed any feelings I may have had about the steak. Our server was professional and courteous and I did not notice any of the issues with the hostesses that some others have reported, but I really have to say that I am disappointed in Don & Charlie's. It's one thing to go back to a place you have a fondness for and find the experience lacking in relation what you remember - we all have a tendency to look at the past with rose-colored glasses I think. This was a case of going to a place that I have a genuine fondness for and find the experience lacking in relation to what I consider acceptable for any high end restaurant. I believe my grade of \""""Meh. I've experienced better.\"""" is completely accurate - I have experienced better at other steak houses, at other casual dining restaurants, even hole-in-the wall eateries where I used plastic utensils to eat my meal. I say this as someone who has nothing but fond feelings for D&C's - you guys need to improve, because a wall full of signed baseballs and dim lighting will only take you so far." 0
+"I have traveled the world to eat in hundreds of amazing restaurants, some mediocre and some not so good....HOWEVER, THIS WAS ACTUALLY THE WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE AND FOOD I'VE EVER HAD.\nTo begin, my wedge blue cheese salad had a long black hair buried underneath the wedge.\nI ordered Chicken Schnitzel.\nTwo of our party of four ordered petite filets cooked medium well.\nThe waiter brought out three out of the four entrees ordered. \nThe chicken dish was actually cold, tough, completely tasteless and disgusting. I didn't touch it after the first bite.\nOne of the two steaks was missing and the other was not a filet. When I asked the waiter what cut of beef he delivered, he had NO IDEA...he didn't even recognize that it was a slice of beef and not a filet.\nThen, after informing him that it wasn't a filet, he took it back and the manager came over. The manager said the waiter had written down the wrong order and they were going to \""""start cooking the filets now.\""""\nThirty-five minutes later, the waiter came back with two filets. One was butterflied (which no one ordered) and one wasn't. Of course, the waiter didn't notice that the two steaks he was delivering looked completely different. When I asked him why one of the steaks was butterflied even though no one had ordered it that way, he didn't know what \""""butterflied\"""" meant and sat there with a blank expression on his face and mouth open.\nWhen our friends cut into them, they were both bloody and almost raw. \nThe manager came over again and said they didn't \""""cook them right and they were going to cook them again.\""""\nBy that time, we all decided we had had enough. The two attempts at cooking the steaks properly for over an hour was so frustrating that no one in our party wanted to wait any longer.\nThe waiter NEVER ONCE mentioned any problem or apologized about anything.\n- HAIR IN THE SALAD.\n- COLD CHICKEN.\n- TWO COMPLETE FAILURES AT COOKING FILETS.\n- ONE AND A HALF HOURS IN MISERY.\nHonestly, if I could have rated this restaurant with a zero, I would have. I've have never had...none of us had ever had a worse restaurant and food experience.\nP.S. The waiter put the uncooked steaks in a doggie bag that was dripping blood out of the bottom of the bag. We were given $100 of certificates to return which we have decided to give to the homeless. We would never consider going there again.\nTry City Hall / Excellent\nTry Capitol Grill / Excellent\nTry Ruth Chris / Excellent by comparison.\nP.S.S. I forgot to mention, as icing on the cake that we never ordered, the waiter was coughing during each visit to the table." 0
+We had a party of 6. Five out of six steaks had issues with one served raw. Horrible experience. The manager was not apologetic at all. Very disappointed. 0
+Ewww. This place is pretty gross. I've been here once, and hope to never have to go there again. Their 'patio' area is just a big smokers den - with ashes all over the seats and tables. The interior smells funky and I had to wait at the empty bar for about 10 minutes to order my beer...not sure what took the bartender so long since I was the only customer at the time. My friends lured me here in order to watch a volleyball game, promising cold beverages while watching some fun tourney action (there is a vollyball court out back). What they failed to mention is that it's not actually part of the bar, so the frosty beverages were enjoyed(?) by myself within the barred enclosure of the patio while my friends sat on the grass about 50 feet away. Good times I hope not to repeat. 0
+We love a good dive bar. The atmosphere is unique. When you walk in thus place you are instantly confused. Pranksters Too can't make it's mind on what is wants to be. \n\nA live music venue? The Jester Room is a cramped little area to watch live music. Cool. But 'tis a dump. A sports bar? Yeah, TV's are everywhere, but I think they were purchased in 1995. HD...ever heard of it? A dive bar? Normally dive bars make up for bad music and out dated TV's with service. Not Pranksters Too. I finished my beer, asked for another round, and waited 45 minutes. Did I get a teeth cracking cold brew? No. My check. Easy to tip on that service. It was a Tuesday night.\n\nIf you have options, venture down to Dukes. Don't bother with Pranksters Too. 0
+Wow. These people are really full of themselves.\n\nWe first learned of this gallery a few years ago during another trip to Scottsdale. My boyfriend was interested in their art selection and remembered them for years after. They're located on Scottsdale road in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale which is Scottsdale's tourist district. \n\nOn Thursdays, they have art walks where visitors can tour the multiple galleries in the area. I need to note, we visited on a Thursday.\n\nFast forward to this weekend when we were back in Old Town Scottsdale. We decided to visit the gallery again but this time we were met with some jerkoff that worked there. Our conversation was as follows:\n\nJerk: So do you collect art?\n\nUs: No\n\nJerk: Are you interested in starting to collect?\n\nUs: No\n\nJerk: Then maybe you should check out a museum down the street, we talk to investors and collectors here.\n\nSo as you can see, they're pretty pretentious and blatantly rude. Don't spend you're money here as there are hundreds of other galleries with comparable prices but without the attitude. 0
+The manager is extremely rude. I couldn't look at a single painting without my boyfriend being called pathetic and me being asked probing questions about my occupation and collection. After being led through an awkward, probing conversation, where the manager decided we had too little money for his time we were told to look around quickly and leave. 0
+I work around the corner from Uncle Sal's and was introduced to this gem by my boss. Since that fateful first encounter, I have been enjoying lunch here every other month or so for over three years. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. The service in the bar (where I usually eat) is excellent... my cup is never less than half-full and the food comes out within 15-20 minutes of ordering. \n\nWhat I've had here: \n- Grilled Italian Sausage with Green & Red Bell Peppers (only available in the bar) - delicious! This is a lot of food for only $7.95. \n- Chicken Marsala (entree) - one of my favorites! This is a full chicken breast in an abundance of Marsala with loads of tender mushrooms. \n- Chicken Francese (sandwich and entree) - PERFECTION. This is my all time favorite at Uncle Sal's. Chicken breast with a white wine and lemon sauce. \n- Chicken Parmigiana - Tasty. \n- Eggplant Parmigiana (sandwich) - Yummy for those days when I don't want meat. Get this with the sweet potato fries! \n\nI've also had one of their pizzas. Pretty good, but I've never ordered it again because they have so many other things that are better. \n\nI highly recommend Uncle Sal's! \n\nSide Note: To be fair, I took my husband here once and he wasn't blown away. There might be something wrong with him though... :) 1
+I decided to check this place out simply because it was close to my hotel and looked nice from the outside. I ordered Linguine w/White Clam Sauce and was very content. Even the garlic bread was delicious.\n\nThe service: not so great. I was seated outside and had to wait a very long time just for my server to take my order. After I received my food, she was still inattentive. 1
+I have never had a bad meal at Uncle Sal's. This is the type of italian place that has you unbuttoning your pants at the end of your meal AND taking left overs home! Great wine selection too! 1
+Their 'shrimp & scallops Antoinette' (with white wine & artichoke hearts) was delicious! 1
+Sat on the patio for lunch with my hubby! For under $20 plus tip we ate like kings! Dinner is more $ but the homemade quality is well worth it! Lunch by far was the best bang for the buck with included soup or salad and garlic bread which was delicious!!! Juicy chicken parm was luscious and the tortellini alla pana was divinely decadent! The bar menu all day includes steaks and pork chops for around $10..., this is going to be a new go to place for us for sure!\nOne week later:\nWent back a week later for lunch and had the fish special for lunch $13 pan seared Halibut (6-8oz) over linguini with a tomato basil and caper sauce... To die for! Perfectly cooked... Best fish I have had and for the price it cannot be beat... Salad and delish bead... Unbelievable! 1
+I want to love this place. The food was pretty decent, tons of leftover cioppino! They should offer half portions. I met a fellow solo diner at the bar to chat with. \n\nBUT the roach on the bar at the beginning of my meal kinda ruined it for me. The bartender killed it with a napkin from a pile it had been crawling around in.. Then used another napkin from the same pile to put my drinks on!! Yuck 0
+Oh how I bow to the great coca bean...how I crave the sensation of that sweet and delightful taste hitting my lips...whether converted into a milk chocolate chewy delight or a delightful truffle with that unique hard outer shell and gooey smooth filling...Godiva chocolates are some of the best the world has to offer. I often loose myself in a daydream thinking about all the creations I can taste in this convenient location offering friendly staff, fresh chocolate covered strawberries and a plentiful selection of bars, truffles and desserts that can easily add 5 lbs or more to my waist line within a few short minutes....and they are worth every calorie! 1
+Woman was unbelievably rude to my friend and I. I asked for a chocolate covered strawberry and she practically snarled at us that they were $9 without making any move to pick one up for us. My friend and I are young but we still deserve to be treated as customers! I will not be returning to this location. 0
+Gotta love ANY bar in old town that is almost devoid of scottstitutes. I didn't see any bimbettes wearing the traditional old town scottstitute uniform (bleached blond hair, FMPs, and a black spandex mini)\n\nGreat place. excellent hanging outside and lots of good corners inside. 1
+I was pre-warned that this is a dive bar, but still, this was low even for my standards. There wasn't much that I really cared for except for my cheap $3 mich ultra. The place is really small and it was packed so it was really difficult to move around. The bathroom was insanely small and crowded with a bunch of chicks primping (not that this place really called for any necessary primping).\n\nI can get past all of the surface stuff, but the service is what really turned me off to this place. Although the bar was pretty full, there weren't many people actually sitting at the bar, so I sat down on a stool and waited about ten minutes to even be asked for my drink order. I get that can happen when people are busy, but the bartenders walked right past me and looked at me a few times, cash in hand. After I did get my first drink, getting the second was even trickier! After seeming complely invisible to the bartenders I was finally served by the barback that happened to be up there putting something away.\n\nEveryone elses reviews seem to indicate this is a cool place, so maybe I just wasn't in the right frame of mind. Either way, waiting so long to be served is a big downfall at a bar in my book, so Coach House gets 2 stars for now. I'm not opposed to giving it another try though and hopefully my next experience will get a higher rating! 0
+Definite dive bar in Scottsdale, but fun all the same. The regulars and the bartenders were great entertainment! Cheap beer and good people watching...fun place for a Saturday afternoon! 1
+What is a winesky? \n\nI'm so very glad that you asked. A winesky is a cocktail containing the happy marriage between Coach House's finest cabernet and whisky from the deepest well in all of Scottsdale. Conceived from the mind of my favorite genius bartender, Drew, a winesky is an all out assault on your senses, and if you have one too many of them, you will surely be ass-over-tea-kettle in no time flat.\n\nCoach house is the best bar in Scottsdale. Hands down. (DJs was a close second) I generally come here with Rabbi Andrew Michael Doohan III. If it is a proper night, we will stroll in sideways at 12:00 am on the dot, and our standard order is two shots of whisky and a pitcher of Bud Light. Often, if Drew is working, he will line our order up as soon as the Rabbi and I walk in the door. He knows us a little too well, perhaps. \n\n$13 for the first round. Well shots(including wineskys) are generally $3.50. Full pitchers are $6 or $6.50(domestic, of course).\n\nI love the other bartenders too, although some of them overcharge on occasion, and they don't necessarily get my jokes.....\n\nChristmas lights from November-February. Free Barbecue every Giants home game during Spring Training, and almost every Sunday for the rest of the year. 1
+A friend and I visited Queen's when we were in Scottsdale for a wedding in April. Being tourists, we relied on Yelp and a salesgirl at Nordstrom for a pre-wedding pedi recommendation close to our hotel. Queen's was highly recommended, but after walking in, we were sadly disappointed. There was no A/C (just a couple of fans and the doors propped open) and the place seemed very outdated and run-down. The staff were super friendly, and I was very pleased with my pedicure, but my friend had a horrible experience...\n\nThere were some major issues with her massage chair, and the staff kept switching her water from freezing cold to scalding hot with no warning. After doing that about four or five times (and driving her close to madness), I noticed that the water hoses attached to the back of her chair were not connected properly (or broken). Instead, there was a large bucket behind her chair catching all of the water that was running out! Even better? THERE WERE ELECTRICAL WIRES FROM THE MASSAGE CHAIR SITTING IN THE DIRTY STANDING WATER!!! Hello? My friend does not need a side of ELECTROCUTION with her sea salt scrub! At one point the bucket was full so two staffers stopped what they were doing and went to work switching out the buckets (about a 10 minute ordeal) while my friend remained in her chair getting bumped and jostled all about. Not sure why no one thought to perhaps move her to a functioning pedi chair...or at least temporarily move her while they performed maintenance, but needless to say, her experience was ruined.\n\nI'd give Queen's 1 Star for her misery, but I really did enjoy my pedi. (sorry, friend) 0
+Best bar in Old Town. Incredibly friendly staff with delicious Tracy Dempsey desserts. Always a great place to meet a character or two.\n\nA couple of my food favorites beyond the desserts are the fresh made soups, any sandwich, and, of course, the nachos. Really, you cannot go wrong.\n\nThey have a fun Sunday brunch and if you are in town for Spring Training this should be your first stop. 1
+Oh Pepin, I was not impressed with you being closed on Tuesday even though your restaurant's sign said clearly that you were supposed to be open for business. After hearing from other people that there were supposed to be salsa dancing lessons on Tuesdays I was excited to check the place out, but when my dance partner and I arrived the doors were locked. There were no signs indicating that the restaurant would be closed so we decided to venture elsewhere. 0
+Don't go to Pepin for the food, and I'm not saying that because of a lack of Spanish authenticity; it just doesn't taste good, ever ... usually. This time wasn't bad and last time they didn't have my first three choices, not exaggerating. But that doesn't explain the previous two visits. Also, the prices are high, especially given my first comment. If you can hurdle both of those comments, there are lots of reasons to go to Pepin. You can order sangria by the liter, my wife keeps wanting to go, they have live flamenco dancing, my wife likes the good, the ambience feels Spanish, and they play upbeat flamenco music in the background. 0
+Went on flamenco night, which was a nice touch. Not so great for dinner conversation, though.\n\nThe food was OK, but the service was awful. We literally waited an hour to get our check after asking our waitress for it. Finally we ended walking to the front just so we could leave. Because we used a discount, they automatically add a 20% gratuity before discount. I might have given that much anyway, but after waiting so long for the check, it felt slightly exploitative.\n\nSo don't go on flamenco night if you're looking to catch up with a friend over dinner (it's impossible to hear over the music), and personally, I wouldn't go again on a discount. Their automatic gratuity policy seems to give them carte blanche to ignore their guests. 0
+Valenciana Paella is great 1
+Best bar in scottsdale...it's very low key and not full of scottsdale shit bags...i will always go back to tts for a beer....they have a fantastic jukebox and an ample selection of craft ales including my favorite arrogant bastard ale..so come down and enjoy thefun and shenanigans of tts 1
+In 18 years of sushi eating Ra is 1 of 2 places I have ever sent something back. Review complete. 0
+One star because I can't give zero. Or maybe a star for the server - after her initial bitchiness i got the feeling that she felt sorry for my hungry ass. Why? Because it took about an hour for me to get my food - and when it came it wasn't worth the wait. Here's the deal - I walked in alone and asked to be seated outside. The restaurant was crowded and the music really loud. When I sat down a seemingly nice server came over took my drink order (hot green tea) and brought it over pretty quickly. I had already decided what to have - I'm a creature of habit when it comes to sushi, so I placed the order, sat back and relaxed to enjoy reading my book. About 15 minutes later, the server comes over to say that the sushi bar is slammed and that it will take 30 more minutes for my food to prepared. When I communicated to her that I wasn't really happy about this, she told me that she'd understand if I left. But where am I going? By the time I get up and walk over to another restaurant, wait for a table and be served, it would take longer so I decide to stay. What a mistake. After half an hour comes and goes, I turn around to look inside and THERES NOBODY SITTING AT THE SUSHI BAR!!! I was pissed! Why am I waiting??? Apparently there were two large tables that ordered a lot of food, but WTF??? I'm one person who only ordered a few pieces of sushi for gods sake. I finally say to the girl - hey - can they at least send me a portion of my order??? So she comes back with half the order and about 10 minutes later the rest. I take a bite and am gobsmacked to find the rice practically crunchy. It was actually hard. So I picked away most of the rice, ate the fish and asked for the check. A manager came over and offered me a drink coupon for my next visit. Did she not notice that I was drinking tea? I told her that I don't live in the area and asked that she take something off the bill - which she did. But nothing would inspire me to go to this restaurant again. I mean, really - it's a large place that seats tons of people. You'd think that they'd be prepared to feed the amount of people who occupy the place in a somewhat timely manner. While it was crowded, it wasn't like there was a wait out the door and every seat filled. Talk about poor management. Find your sushi elsewhere in Scottsdale! 0
+I'm probably banned from life here after trying the sake bombers... enter AngrySakeBarbie. \n\nScottsdale Ra doesn't really impress me. With so many other sushi choices, it's not a destination of choice. Sushi is bland and not anything to write home about. Service here is average if you can get it. \n\nHappy hour prices are pretty decent if you can get a table and keep the servers from ditching you.\n\nWe had a group of six and waited 45 minutes for sushi orders. Empty glasses and no follow up on WTF happened to our order. The sake bombers only made my last season Prada-stomping feet go into overdrive. \n\nEnter at your own Happy Hour risk. 0
+"This place has great service most of the time. Every now and again you get the one server who is just terrible. \n\nLast time I went Alice Cooper was sitting in the table next to me. That was cool. \""""We are not worthy, we are not worthy....\""""\n\nHappy Hour is the ONLY time to go. Things are moderately priced then. Including the $500 Coronas. Its hit and miss whether or not the server will let you continue to get happy hour prices after happy hour. Usually, it is a miss." 1
+Good Sushi\nWay too noise!!!!! 0
+"Over one year later, this review is behind, but wanted to get it out there... as I can still remember how terrible this place treated us. Hopefully, they've fired the manager and upped their customer service...\n\nWe have been coming here for a couple years until last Spring training 2010. We had a party of 10 people. We loved going here because of the vibrant atmosphere and the sushi. So what transpired was this. We had a reservation, obviously it was busy, so even with a reservation we were seated an hour and half over our reservation time. It was fine, as we ordered drinks by the bar and waited. We then got our table, it took another half an hour to order and another 45 minutes to get our food - so time frame was now almost 3 hours since we got to this restaurant. Half the people got their food and took another 15-20 minutes later for the rest of us to get our food. It was a lot of waiting...We ordered more sushi and it took another half an hour. Really - rolling sushi would take that long?! So we wanted to talk to the manager. They sent someone over and told him what happened. This is what he said \"""" If you didn't like the service, go ahead leave, we have a ton of business and we'd rather turn the table for other patrons!\"""" So I said, really,this is how you address the situation, without appologizing even and telling us to leave. We asked again to talk to the manager...he said I am the manager. What?! Everyone was so upset by this point and threw their money for their food on the table and left. This was the worst service I've ever gotten anywhere - ever! So to Ra Sushi - you've lost 10 customers for life..." 0
+I have previously had some mediocre experiences here before, but my wife likes this place, so I decided to give it another try--again to my disappointment. Upon sitting down at the sushi bar, we placed our drink and appetizer orders right away with our server. After about ten minutes, I made eye contact with our server chatting away at the greeter stand. When she came over, I reminded her that I still had not received my Asahi and Sake and with wide eyes she told me it was 'coming right out' as if she had not forgotten, but that apparently opening a bottle of beer takes ten minutes.\n\nAfter I finally got my drinks, we placed our sushi order with the sushi chef. After another fifteen minutes passed, we received our sushi--an order of two rolls and two orders of nigiri. The timing of the sushi order was fine, but the chef explained that they had run out of octopus, so he would not be able to make one of my nigiri orders. We still had not received our appetizers--an order of edamame and an order of pot-stickers. I again made eye contact with our server (again chatting at the greet stand). When she came over, I asked about our appetizers--she told us that hot food usually takes longer than the sushi to make. First of all, we're talking edamame and pot-stickers! Those should take 5 minutes max. Secondly, we ordered them as 'appetizers'--you know, those things that come 'before' the meal? Thirdly, we had now waited 25 minutes for them. I am a restaurant manager and have 20 years of service industry experience. I cannot handle when servers begin making excuses for the fact that they forgot our order. Mistakes sometimes happen, excuses should not.\n\nIn addition, my beer and sake glasses were both dirty, my sushi was poorly executed, the nigiri not fresh, and our green tea ice cream was freezerburnt. If you have not dined here, please spare yourself the experience I payed for today. Go to Stingray, Pearl, or Blue Wasabi. Do not waste your money here. I certainly never will again. 0
+I use to love the place. However the past few times I've been the sushi just hasn't been normal quality or flavor. They do have a good happy hour. Cool place to stop and grab a drink with and enjoy the atmosphere. I hope they get better. 0
+Go for happy hour. 1
+RA sushi is so-so for sushi. It's not spectacular, but usually not terrible either. A group of us (7) came on a Saturday night and while we expected a wait for food and such because it was a weekend night, the service was much too slow. We had to remind our server to refill our drinks when they stood empty for 10+ minutes because we didn't know where our server went. A few of us ordered the same alcoholic drinks, but they were prepared differently. I don't know what was going at the bar. The food must have taken 30-45 minutes to come out. Overall, a so-so experience. 0
+"Do you know what is awesome? When you make a reservation, arrive on time an have to wait over 20 mins for your table. That is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. And if they tell me it will be just a few more minutes because \""""the table is being cleaned\"""" I am going to call them out on their bullshit lie!!!" 0
+The sushi is just barely above average. The service from the wait staff is good, but the sushi chefs themselves border on rude. Super inexpensive. If you need a sushi fix, don't care about the service, and are poor, then this is for you. 0
+Most friendly, accommodating staff and I never have to wait more than 5 minutes when I get there. Highly recommended, they know their stuff! 1
+"This place was just ok. My boyfriend loves their chicken enchiladas. We were with a party of five and were given our choice of seating when we walked in. However, I should have known that I wasn't in store for a 5 star experience when the server who was \""""seating\"""" us just walked away when we chose the table we wanted. I was left standing there wondering if he was going to go get menus and then seat us or if we were supposed to just go sit down. Kind of awkward. \n\nFood was also just average. The bf still enjoyed his chicken enchiladas. I should also add that he initially ordered the wrong enchilada plate and when it came to the table the server was very accommodating about taking it back and getting the correct entree. I had the carnitas taco special which was two tacos with rice and beans. I specifically asked about what kind of tortillas the tacos were made with and the server said they were hard shell tacos. When they arrived the tortillas were corn, greasy and soft. Not so good. My mom's soft tacos were strangely served upside down. I was also the only at the table who was served refried rather than whole beans. Not sure if that was part of the special, but thought it was kind of strange. \n\nI loved that they served sopapillas with dinner. Prices are reasonable and service was fair. It was an ok experience but with other better places I don't know that I would choose to go back." 0
+No bueno. We read about this restaurant in one of the Moon's AZ books as a place to try for good, New Mexican food = not. It was worse then Chevy's...the margaritas tasted like water and I got so sick during dinner from the food & margarita I was donzo for the night.\nAlso, you're definitely not coming for the ambiance, it's definitely a hole of wall. It would've been fine if the food made up for it - but you're better off at a chain restaurant down the street. 0
+"Good food + weak shaty service= dos\nStars. \n\nHeard this spot was good and wanted to try it out. Went there for lunch on a Thursday and sat in the patio area. After waiting 15 minutes a server graced us with his presence. \n\nFor some reason, while they serve carne asada tacos, they lack the technology to offer carne asada burros on the menu.\n\nFor anyone not familiar with burro 101, here are the required steps in creating a burro. \n1. Tortilla (sometimes called a \""""wrap\"""", but only by gavachos)\n2. Filling (meat, veggies, fiberglass, etc)\n\nIn looking at the menu, they have all\nThe prereqs to make my dreams come true. \n\nFast forward to lunch arriving, it was good, but my burro was covered in red sauce. Weird that the server didn't think to ask if I was good with that?\n\nThis is going no where quickly, so allow me to land the plane. \n\nPROs \n-Good food\n-Decent atmosphere\n\nCONs\n-Slow service\n-Like chips? Expect to pay for anything above one serving. Since it takes so long to get your food- you really have no choice but to survive on chips and sugar packets. \n-Slow service\n-High prices for what you get. I can see paying for chips if it's a little taco\nStand, but this place is a bit pricey to\nHave to pay for chips." 0
+"Yowza, if I could give this spot -5 stars, I would.\n\nAs mentioned in earlier reviews, service is truly non-existent. It's quite remarkable at the level of 'who gives a crap' that is on display here.\n\nI took a co-worker there for a holiday lunch, as she has a dish there she is crazy about. We arrive at one, and are seated right away. Drinks get to us eventually and we are able to order. My friend ordered a house special, and I ordered steak fajitas.\n\nWhile waiting for lunch to arrive, our drinks ran dry, and we also ran out of chips. While the restaurant was slow, with only a handful of tables occupied- the service was still a complete disaster. The wait staff was five feet away behind the bar hanging out, not paying any attention to anything.\n\nEventually our food arrives, and they must have invented a new strain of white beef, because my steak fajitas are white and look like chicken nuggets, only drier. I asked our befuddled server if I was looking at chicken, and he smiled and replied that it was. I reminded him that I ordered steak, at which point he made a gas face. There was no attempt at service delivery, making it right, etc. To end the silent standoff, I told him I would just give the chicken a go.\n\nI am really laid back, and I like chicken, so I thought it might taste okay. As it turned out, the chicken was SO dry, and it was shaped like chicken nuggets. I have never seen chicken shaped like that, that was not part of a meal you order at a drive thru. Moving past the shape, they were dry and truly tasteless. To replicate this dish, you would need old chicken, no flavor, and a hatred for the people you were cooking for.\n\nWrapping up the cluster that was our lunch, my friend ordered some takeout to bring back to her co-worker. We waited for another 20 minutes and no one ever showed up at our table, so I went to the bar and asked about our bill and takeout. Finally I was able to pay and get the takeout bag, which I gave to my pal. I jokingly told her to check it and make sure it wasn't screwed up too, and she did. *** Spoiler alert, they messed up the takeout too. It was completely wrong. I brought the container to the server who replied with \""""Wow, everything is messed up.\"""" Cheers to you, good sir- we agree!\n\nWhile they went to fix it, I saw inside the kitchen, and it was pretty dirty. I can truly say that was my last and final trip to Frank and Lupe's. The food isn't terrible, but the service, price point, and utter lack of giving a shite make it a no go for me. There clearly is no one there to manage the business and ensure that people are being cared for, and that quality control is happening. Do yourself a favor and find another spot. Hell, at this point Taco Bell on Thomas & Scottsdale is a better option. At least you know going into it that the food will be mediocre." 0
+I realize that management is trying to keep the place as authentic as possible, there is a recurring theme in these reviews and eventually people will stop coming here, you have a great location and once upon a time an amazing restaurant. The service and attitude of ALL staff is shocking, from the minute you arrive you feel like you are inconveniencing them. You have a busy restauarant, if you do not have the kitchen capacity, do something about it, when you have a family with a baby, I would have preferred you told me to leave rather than seating me and making us wait for an hour for our food. And when it arrives you mess up the order and tell us that we can either eat what you put in front of us or wait another 20 minutes for the food we ordered. And to top it off the food was cold, meat overcooked...absolute garbage. Is there any management on staff? I never saw one and if there are they don't give a crap about their customers. 0
+We went here because it was recommended by the locals and had good reviews in the tour guide book. The patio was neat, with fun decorations. The mexican food was average. The salsa was too watery, just a little heat to it. The guacamole was good, it was creamy with small chunks of avocado in it. The pinto beans tasted like they came out of a can. One plus is they have pitchers of beer and margaritas. \nThe one star is for the staff/service. They were slow moving and never came back to the table to check on us after we got our food. It felt like we were inconveniencing them. They didn't give us a refill on the chips until we asked two different servers. Mind you, it was a small plastic basket to begin with, we were not total pigs. I paid an extra 3.50 for the guacamole, the least they could do was bring me some chips with it! \nI would pass on the food, hang out at the bar for a beer to get the atmosphere and move on. I would have been happier with the food and service at the Baja Grill across the street. 0
+Stopped in yesterday for lunch. 1st time there. Chips and salsa fantastic but thats where the postives stopped. Proabably the worst chicken fajitas I have ever had. Chicken tasted parboiled. Very, very bland. My lunch guest ordered a chicken tostada and had the same complaint. Service was a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 as well. 0
+Food does not make up for slow and poor service. Chips/ salsa were average 0
+Decided to give Frank & Lupe's another shot since we were heading to Brush Bar again for an evening of painting fun. Disappointed doesn't even begin to cut it. \n\nThe service was indifferent, rude, and was clearly not interested in us just like the previous visit. We were seated right in the main dining room so no matter what our server had to do, he had to walk by us each and every time. He forgot drinks, food was served to us cold, didn't even bring the appetizer we ordered. If he tried any harder to ignore us, it would have been downright funny. \n\nThe biggest turn off was the glass of water he served to one of my dinner guests which was rimmed with ANTS. It was almost like they dipped the rim of the glass into a whole pile of the dead ants before serving it. How he missed it, I'll never know. It was disgusting. Not an apology. Not a discount offered. Nothing. \n\nThis was the most piss-poor service I have received in a restaurant in a long time and you can bet your last dime it's the last time Frank & Lupe's will ever see me or the 8 other guests I brought. 0
+Small authentic Mexican restaurant nestled in old town Scottsdale. We sat on the hidden outdoor patio that offers plenty of shade from the merciless Arizona sun. We arrived around 1130 and the patio was wide open but by noon all the tables were filled with locals and tourists alike.\n\nPrices are very reasonable, around 8-10 bucks each and we enjoyed a couple of great margaritas in the warm Arizona sunshine. The chicken tacos were good, but the standout was the soft chicken tacos covered in poblano cream sauce - unbelievably good. We also liked their chips and salsa.\n\nService was a bit uneven but we didn't mind, it was great to escape the winter and just bathe in the warmth. 1
+I wanted to love this place, I really did. It's cute and the food smelled really good. Unfortunately my take - out order really didn't hit the mark. My coworkers and I ordered a bunch of stuff to go. I had the shredded beef burrito and a cheese crisp. The burrito was in an extremely soggy tortilla. Like soggy to the point of being inedible mush. The beef is riddled with onions and tomatoes. The cheese crisp was buried under a huge pile of onions and tomatoes. The biggest upset was our takeout order did not come with chips. We were told we had to purchase those separately. Yet if you sit down in the restaurant and order the exact same food at the exact same price chips are included. Why is that? I really don't get it. Overall, really disappointing. I can't imagine the need to return here. 0
+My family has been eating here for 13 years. We come from New Mexico and our Mexican food is different. We love it here...almost like home. The patio is amazing for margaritas any time. They are half priced for happy hour :) 1
+Yum off the charts. I was moaning from their shredded beef tacos. Some of the best I have ever had and I am surrounded by mexican joints.\n\nPrices were reasonable especially for the higher end drinks.\n\nThe location near the art galleries makes for a perfect date night. It is also super charming inside and on the patio.\n\nThis will be my Scottsdale go to place.\n\nAm so jealous of the locales that they get this place in their hood! 1
+The waiters are pretty hot.. well not all of them but many.. the food is so so.. service, if I had bigger boobs I think the service would have been better.. would not return.. I wake up to a hot man every morning so I have no worries about checking the waiters out again. 0
+i don't know why i have no problem going into bars alone in non-english speaking developing countries and fucking shit up but in my own country i feel like a total twat doing it. some of my most memorable travel experiences started with me alone in a bar with a book- dancing on tables with randoms i met in ljublijana, clubbing with the croatian water polo team in dubrovnik, midnight motorcycle rides with cambodian teens in siem reap.\n\nso what the fuck is wrong with me that i had to talk myself into going to a bar alone in scottsdale?? yes, true, i am in a red state and on many levels that scares the shit out of me. i just don't know. yes, i brought my computer to do some work, and i sat at the bar, but i was consciously self-conscious. maybe this is a sign of aging. i don't like it.\n\ni do like pasta brioni. it is walking distance from the mother's house, and i think the happy hour aint bad. i had a huge glass of wine, raviolis and a single yet potent meatball. the total? 10.80. is it the best italian food i've had. not even close, but it's filling, not bad and as there are others eating solo at the bar, i felt less lame.\n\ngiven, the others at the bar were mostly above 65. it kinda made me feel happy that women live longer than men, so when im that age most of my friends' husbands may be dead (knocks on wood) so that at least i can go with my aged pussy posse years from now. 1
+Still Excellent! Mussels were super. Linguini with clams and 4 cheese rigatoni delicious. Needs better selection of craft beers. 1
+I hadn't been here in about 6 months. Since then they got a new manager. The restaurant was dirty, the service was horrible and the food quality was significantly lower than my last visit. I won't be back until there is another change of management. 0
+This is a great place! I've become a regular. Happy hour is amazing, the portions are full size! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but my favs are fried ravioli, penne vodka, caprese salad, and eggplant dish. Give it a shot especially if you love Italian food! 1
+Ahhh, welcome back into the good graces of this Yelper. Without the pesky issues of a distracted waiter and high dinner prices, my craving for this version of chicken parmesan, turned out a success. It was the same sandwich I encountered on my first take-out visit here and it once again was loaded with thin cutlets and a solid hero roll on this occasion. The pasta salad was still tasty and despite me trying to save half the sandwich for later, it is pretty impossible to have that sort of will power when it comes to the Chicken parm takeout at Brioni's. 1
+Great pizza, albeit a little overpriced. They are a little stingy where they charge full price even if you get the toppings on half of the pizza. Whatever, they make a damn good pizza. With that perfectly crisped thin crust and good portion of toppings.\n\nThe service is a little slow, and the pizza does a take a bit, but it is all worth it. Also a good place to cougar watch, for some reason they love this place! 1
+Nice crispy crust. Came here the other night and ordered a pie at the bar, with a couple of beers. Definitely an Old Town Scottsdale institution. Their calzone looked pretty good, and enough for two people, unless you were the 135 lb guy sitting next to me, that scarfed down the whole thing himself. I mean if he ate it all, it had to be good. They also have some pretty good local beers on tap and by the bottle. I'll definitely add this my repertoire of AZ pizza haunts. 1
+Went here for my birthday with about 12 people and we enjoyed out first experience at Grimaldi's. We had about 4-5 large pizzas and had a lil leftover to take home but boy was that the best pizza I have ever had!! A lil bit hard to find but this is my new favorite pizza place! :) 1
+I am a pizza lover. I actively search out the best pizza. When I go on vacation, I make sure to visit at least a few of the top rated pizza places in the state I am in. But Grimaldi's still beats them all out. Even though I am a pizza enthusiast I am not one who can analyze every ingredient, so I won't be describing the pizza taste in detail here, I just know if it tastes good or not. I just got back from a trip to Seattle, and visited two places that claimed to be certified from Italy for their pizza, and I would still take Grimaldi's over them. I think Bianca is way over hyped, and I'm not one who is eager to wait over two hours for my dinner. Salads are great, pizza is great GO HERE!!! Only thing I would complain about is that all pizzas are make your own, and adding a couple toppings can run up the bill. But even just getting pepperoni is amazing. 1
+I wanted to go to Oreganos but my bf suggested we go here instead. Place was dead, so our server was really annoying asking us if we ready to order every 2 minutes. Ordered a small pizza with red bell peppers, italian sausage, and pepperoni. Crust was really soggy first couple bites but as you eat towards the end it is so crispy and delightful. Ingredients tasted very fresh and flavorful. 1
+"[First time Out-of-Towner for Spring Training]\n\nDon't believe the hype!!\n\nI could possibly never be allowed back for Spring Training, for saying that, but I wish someone would have warned me! Why does everyone talk about this place? Seriously, after our meal we all agreed Round Table is much better...and cheaper!\n\nWe arrived promptly at 11AM when the doors opened, to a stunned hostess, who didn't quite ready to see customers even though the door read \""""Open @ 11AM\"""". Sorry we are prompt, we had a lot to do that day...\n\nAfter more than 5 people said this was the place to try, we sauntered over here. It was going to happen on our trip, no matter what. Entering the place, it's cute...at best. White and red checkered table cloths, a full bar, and a visible pizza making counter.\n\nOur server was super sweet and very attentive, we were the only customers in there for about 30 minutes. I'm not sure how it would be if the place was packed, but lucky for us we didn't have to worry about it.\n\nThe menu is very limited. There are about 6 different salad options, but we all ordered the same one, the Caprese Salad. This salad was refreshing and well prepared. Huge slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, with basil leaves. The table comes adorned with oil and balsamic, so you can add as you please. This dish was on point and we all enjoyed this part of the meal.\n\nMaybe this is how they do it East coast style, so we aren't too familiar, but you get three choices of pizza and a pay for each topping you add...can you say rip off?!? You can choose between 1) Regular (red sauce), 2) White & Garlic, or 3) Pesto. I believe there were four different sizes: personal, small, medium, and large. Then each topping was charged per item. This is a baller-on-a-budget nightmare!\n\nIf the taste even came close to matching the price, it would have been decent. But the pizza was lacking in all things flavor and texture. I ordered a personal White and Garlic with chicken. The crust was so thin, it was super crunchy for my liking. The cheese they use was really rubber, no stringy cheese. The chicken didn't really have any extra flavor, it did not seem processed, which was a nice added touch. The others made their own personal sized pizzas, but no one was impressed.\n\nThe size of a personal is huge, if I remember correctly its about 6 huge slices...which most other places that would be a small pizza. So, for portion size they get a high five, but a huge pizza with uninspiring taste didn't bode well with us.\n\nFinally able to try a cannoli, I ordered one for the table. Since I was devirginizing myself to this delicacy, I can't really comment too much on this. The Ricotta filling was good, the little chocolate chips were an added treat...but the pastry part was so hard, I could barely eat it with my fork. Like I said, I have no idea how this is supposed to look like, but it was too crunchy for my bones. I'll try it somewhere else, but I'm still on the fence.\n\nThe only reason I can see going here EVER, is the possibility of a Giants sighting. While we were there Jeremy Afeldt came in for lunch with a group, not my choice of sighting, but a Giant nonetheless :)\n\nI heard B. Wilson goes to Oregano's (Pizza Bistro)...just sayin'..." 0
+So disappointed. I have eaten Grimaldi's a few times and it has been amazing. I just usually avoid it because I feel it is too expensive. So today (New years) my favorite pizza place was closed so I decided to call Grimaldi's since it is only a mile away from my house. The pizza was done quite fast, however, it look completely disgusting. The cheese looked like it was like wannabe feta. Idk what was going on. The pizza literally was tasteless and I wasn't going to smother it with Parmesan cheese and crushes red peppers for taste. I most likely will not come back. Shame shame shame. 0
+I have to say that this location was far better in food and service than their DC Ranch location. Which is too bad, as I live around the corner from that place. I was very happy with the food this time, much better pizza and salad. The service was polite and attentive. We even sat outside on a hot day, and with the shade and misters, it was comfortable. 1
+Fabulous thin crust pizza with high quality authentic Italian ingredients. If you like sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes this place is for you. Excellent service, salads, pizza and drinks. Highly recommend! 1
+"Loved Grimaldi's! Pizza was great, service was excellent, and the cheesecake was out of this world. We were impressed with the expeditor. Nothing left the kitchen unless it passed his inspection and met his high quality demands. Made us happy knowing they cared so highly about their food.\n\nNow for the cheesecake. They make it in-house and it was the best cheesecake I have ever had. The crust alone was perfection. It melted in my mouth. I could have eaten just the crust it was so good. I ordered the blue berry cobbler cheesecake. Whole berries were at the bottom of the cheesecake. The consistency of the cheesecake was perfection. The soft granola sprinkled on top for the \""""cobbler\"""" feel was just the right crunch to balance this piece of heaven. I don't know who their chef was but kudos!" 1
+My wife and I go here about every six weeks or so. We love the pepperoni and Jalape\u00f1o as well as the white pizza with crumbled sausage or turkey on it. Sometimes we add ricotta. We were a little bummed with our most recent visit to find out they no longer have a fully stocked bar. Beer and wine only. The selection of beer and wine is okay. The service is always on point. We found the best way to enjoy the pizza is asking the server to have the cook's leave the pizza in the oven for a little extra time. This way the crust stays from becoming soggy so quickly. Over the years they have added a few locations. I use to go to the one in DC ranch, now its at the Scottsdale quarter. Once went to the Glendale location. All in all the service is consistent across all locations. Great place to pop in for a quick pizza. Don't go overboard on toppings as the cost will add up quickly. Bring the full service bar back to the old town location! 1
+"Not only did our inattentive waiter bring my fianc\u00e9 the totally wrong meal from what we ordered, he tried to argue with us that it was what we asked for, and then tried to charge us for it! They took away his untouched dinner and when we asked why it couldn't be replaced with what we ordered or if it could be deducted from the bill, the waiter exclaimed, \""""Well who do you expect to pay for this?!\"""" We were so taken aback by his rudeness and unprofessionalism that we were left speechless. When we asked to speak with the manager, he advised we \""""take it off his tip.\"""" The server's tip didn't cover the cost of the meal we never received nor ate! Finally after waiting around a half hour the server deducted $20 off our bill. We go out to eat easily 5-6 times a week, and never in my life have I been so disrespected and treated so poorly by a restaurant staff. To top it off, as we were leaving, the manager yelled out the door, \""""He took your meal off the bill and you still stiff him on the tip?! Don't come back here again.\"""" I cried back, \""""We paid for a meal we never got!\"""" I am still left in utter amazement that an establishment like this exists in which customers are treated in such a demeaning and ungracious manner. I am disgusted by the experience and can only hope that this establishment suffers greatly for their offenses." 0
+I hadn't been there in about 3 years. The food was delicious. But the waiter RAISED THE PRICE ON ME,,,IT WAS A PRICE which was not the price on the menu!! I saw a menu for lunch, but then the waiter raised the price by $5.00 dollars MORE for my entree and an extra dollar for my iced tea! \nI didn't really think about it until I got outside, thinking that the lunch I had bought was a bit too expensive, while rechecking the lunch menu posted outside. I had already paid for my meal and left. He had definately raised the price on my lunch meal by $5.00!!! \nThere seems to be somekind of SCAM going on over there. Maybe the owner wasn't around... 0
+The inebriated owner commanded us, mere pawns in his game of drunk restaurant chess, to a table in the back with his index finger, very much resembling in manner an old nonchalant cavalry brigadier. That same finger told us, dummies, to wait for minutes next to the table while it got cleaned. But it was a different finger that kicked us out of the restaurant for asking the owner - who happened to also be our waiter - to repeat something he mentioned from his improvised lunch menu. This was the middle finger, which he flipped at us along with a healthy dose of swearing and insults in his determination to make sure that we would never again return to his glorious establishment for our terrible misconduct. But that particular finger came out only after our table was swept away from us in a fury of hate and madness as innocent bystanders watched in horror. We exited the restaurant in silence and humiliation for our contemptible actions. Never again would we stand up for our right to repeat what a waiter says - lesson learned! And never would we receive the honor of trying one of the Grotto's legendary food offerings. \n\nConfused? Then my review has served its purpose. My feeling of confusion lingered on that day, and only after my thought process finally cleared a bit did I start to comprehend the fact that this was undeniably the most repulsive restaurant experience of my life. Thanks to the Grotto, my standards for restaurant service have sank to the bottom of Mariana's Trench! In retrospect, since this episode, I am actually really enjoying visits to very average restaurants. My ultimate recommendation to fellow Yelpers: when your standards for restaurant service become impossible to satisfy and you see yourself handing out a bunch of 3 star reviews, do yourself a favor and pay the Italian Grotto a visit! 0
+My coworker and I were in Scottsdale for a conference and didn't want to stay at the mixer that night so we went to Old Scottsdale to look for a restaurant to eat.\n\nItalian Grotto was dark and crowded...it must be good.\n\nThe restaurant had a great garlic smell to it...I know why. It's the delicious garlic toast! The garlic toast had real diced chunks of garlic on top of the grilled bread! SO freaking awesome.\n\nThe Caesar salad was also the bomb because they add in anchovies...yum! \n\nOur server was great too...bubbly and energetic. \n\nWhat I didn't like too much about this place is the lack of pasta options. It was mainly ravioli, cannelloni, and lasagna. 1
+Will never be back. Look up the definition of rude and you will see a picture of the owner! I have never been so disrespected by someone...so much so that I heard what he said AFTER I left and I stopped my shopping trip and went back to confront him!!! 0
+"I have never written a review before, but after a restaurant experience like this one, I felt as though it was necessary. Myself and 3 others came here after our finding out the restaurant we originally wanted to go to had an hour wait. Honestly, we would have been better off waiting an hour for that place. Our worst decision of the evening was choosing this restaurant. We were seated right away, but didn't receive our actual meals until an hour later. We received our appetizers fairly quickly, but 30 minutes went by after that and we hadn't heard anything about where our food was. Servers were coming out of the kitchen left and right with everyone's plate but ours. Our server then told us that they were backed up. It wasn't that busy in there at the time, and it sure didn't seem like they were backed up if everyone around us were getting their dinners. We even saw people sit down after us, finish their meals, and leave! We stopped another waiter and asked what could be taking so long, and he said they were just busy. We waited, and waited. The man who sat us seemed to be the owner/manager of the place, so we got his attention and kindly asked if he could check on our food because now it's been 40 minutes since our appetizers. He preceded to argue with us and say \""""I know when I sat you, and I sat you 20 minutes ago!\"""" I've never had the owner of a restaurant basically call us liars and talk so rudely to us. How he could stand there and say that in a stern voice to us when we were the ones sitting there looking at our watches the whole time - I'll never know.\n\n The management was just terrible. That is $15 I'll never spend on a meal there again. We were thrilled to finish our food and receive our checks. Hopefully they'll read the note we left on the back of our receipt..but I have a feeling they could care less if they ever see their customers twice because they get a lot of one timer tourists. Oh, and their bread was extremely hard and cold. Awful experience." 0
+On the disappointment scale, Italian Grotto ranks right up there with my never getting laid by my first girlfriend, whom I now know twenty years later is a lesbian.\n\nThree entrees and I sampled all of them. The marinara dipping sauce was heavy with tomato paste and not at all a good marinara. \nThe clams swam in a broth so salty, it made my lips swell up like a pontoon boat.\nThe fried calamari and artichoke were fried to a delicious, white coloration which, in the realm of fried foods, was about fourteen hues down from golden brown.\nThis created confusion in my already befuddled mind. Was it cooked or wasn't it? \nI Had to take a bite to solve the mystery. Unnerving.\n\nI ordered an antipasto for two thinking I'd go light with meats, cheese, and relishes.\nAnother huge disappointment.\nIt looked like a salad with two buried slices of capicolla deep within and two, also buried, slices of salami. The remainder of the bowl was small bits of red and yellow peppers, about thirty pepperoncini, but mostly romaine tops. This was anything but a traditional antipasto, with the majority of the bowl comprised of lettuce.\nI don't know why IG hides the meat and cheese, but it pissed me off. \nI felt like the catcher in a game of hide the salami. Literally!\n\nI had to ask for bread since the antipasto was a bust. This made me feel like Oliver Twist begging for crumbs, and for no good reason at $12.95.\nThe only thing good about this place was nothing. \n\nI suspect they've remained in business all these years primarily due to their location, and all the unknowing tourists.\n\nNever going back. 0
+"Insulting, dishonest and bottom line an absolute joke! We made reservations over a month ago, arrived and waited over 40 minutes but that wasn't the problem, the problem was the inebriated owner! He continued to seat people without reservations and when we graciously asked about how much longer it would be he made a huge scene. He offered to buy us drinks, started yelling and the restaurant got to witness his unruly/unprofessional behavior. He yelled that since \""""your always on your phone all day so why don't you write a review, I won't care I'll be busy anyway\"""", well Mr. I'm a writing a review and I hope your restaurant is empty forever more!" 0
+"Who are visiting from Southern California. We drove to old town Scottsdale were looking for place to eat. We saw a sign outside a restaurant that said \""""we have here since 1977 and we must be doing something right\"""". We looked at the menu posted outside the restaurant \nand decided that it was okay to go in and eat. We walked in and the place was empty. We were seated and given menus. When we looked at the menu I realized that the menu we had been given did not match the menu outside. The menu we had been given had prices that were double the ones on the outside menu. I asked the waiter if we could be given the menu that outside. He just told us that certain items on the menu we had were 8 dollars. He never gave us the menu outside. When we were ordering our meal my son asked if you could add shrimp to Alfredo. The waiters that said that he could not do that. I told him that we were going to pay for the shrimp. The waiter responded that he would have to charge $17 for the extra shrimp. We said thank you but no thank you. When he brought our meal to the table he asked if we wanted cheese. We said yes and as he was poured cheese on our food he also sprinkled it all over the table. Food was okay. We will not be returning." 0
+Let me tell you something; The service in this place is so bad I just walked out. Enough said. 0
+"it's been a while since the one and only time i went here, but it deserves a review, simply because of what happened there.\n\nwe were well on our way to having a hang over the next day, which seems like the only way to go to this bar. \n\nwe walked in (group of 6), and managed to find a table, inside, where the karaoke was happening. we're not that into karaoke, but it is free entertainment.\n\nas soon as we sat down, a woman started singing. she was pretty decent and the song was a crowd pleaser. then it happened.\n\nsome dude, about 5'2\"""" gets up on stage, and starts dancing at her, while she's singing. i say at, because she was not dancing. no one was. except this guy, who was also in his mid-40s and sporting a sweet comb-over. it was seriously like someone planted him as a prank, like we were being taped for a surprise tv show. \n\nwe all sat there looking at each other, then looking at him, then back at each other. the lady was a trooper, she just kept singing. finally, the song was over, and he opened his arms up, like he was going to hug her. finally, some other guy from the audience, pulled him away, back down to his seat. very awkwardly. \n\nthat's not why i'm giving this 2 starts. we were there a good 15 minutes total, and never saw a server. more beer might have saved the situation, in some way. with no beer in sight, we bolted. we couldn't handle another episode like that, with nothing to wash it down with." 0
+"Grapevine loses a star for CENSORSHIP! A few of us hit them up after the Elite event tonight and they cut my song off because it had the F word in it. REALLY? Stopped it mid-song and asked me to pick another one.\n\nBut then Richard Z was allowed to sing \""""I want your Sex\"""", which is waaayyy dirtier (and he did a fab job BTW), and he didn't get cut off. What's the deal? If you don't want songs with bad words to be sung, then take them out of your songbook. Don't make a big deal about it and make me seem like a jerk because the song writer likes to drop the f-bomb.\n\nDon't bother with this place for Karaoke. 2 bad experiences makes this place low on my list and not worth the trip." 0
+The surly older waitress was a huge bummer. I realize we weren't all arriving at the same time or leaving at the same time, but we were drinking cocktails in the middle of the day on a week day. Wouldn't most waitresses see that as a great way to get a bigger tip? Come by more often, bring more expensive alcoholic drinks, offer to take food orders every now and then to keep us there and drinking longer, and for GODS sake, pretend to be nice. Seriously - she was awful. It was clear that she couldn't have cared less that we were there. And the food was sub par. My turkey club was a wrap with some turkey, bacon, and lettuce in it. The cheese was melted on top to make it look like it was a burrito, and there was some canned salsa on the side, for about $11. No fries or chips or fruit....really? Some of the reviews make it sound like the dive bar to go to at night....I love dive bars so maybe I'd try it again, but that's a big maybe. 0
+"Wow! Came here with family on a Monday night. We sat on the patio and the view was great. . However that is where all the good ends. We were a party of four and two kids and between us we ordered 4 meals. We got two meals delivered and then nothing, the server just left. Then, we got another meal, again with no explanation about where the last meal was. After a few minutes of waiting, the server stormed by in a rush to tell us that the flatbread was made incorrectly and that's what we were waiting on. Meanwhile, I started to nibble on my chicken taco salad. ...and it was awful. It was like canned chili meat thrown on some spinach and lettuce with an unappetizing blob of sour cream. Missing the black olives the menu promised me, I thought I would ask for them. When I did, the server literally turned and walked away from me before the sentence was out of my mouth. Finally the flatbread came out, but it wasn't the made the way it was ordered. When this was pointed out, the server actually said, well I didn't hear you say that and whirled around with the food with no further explanation. When it did come back, the mushrooms had just been scraped off, which was not okay. When told this, the server said, well what do you want me to do about it? \nWhen I tried to speak to the manager, the server interrupted and said you can tell me. When I started to explain why we were unhappy, she tried to make excuses about her other 3 tables she had to serve and finally cut me off saying I'll just get you another server and walked away. \nI did explain the situation to the \""""night manager\"""" and she comped the terrible food and gave us a piece of cake. Plus we did get a new server, who did much better.\nOverall, not a great experience and we won't be back." 0
+Mojitos. 1
+"Not great, mostly due to the service. The upstairs space is mostly a bar, apparently has karaoke in the evenings. I went for lunch, and sat downstairs which was under the balcony, and shady, but kind of dark and claustrophobic. The greeter was a teenage kid who basically grunted at me when I walked in, \""""upstairs or down?\"""" The table was not wiped, and had crusty dried food spots on it. The server was surly, no smile, no thank you. Kind of afraid of the menu that was kind of all over the map, so I got the burger with cheese and bacon. My iced tea took 10 mins to come, and the burger another 15 mins. It was plopped down in front of me with no words, and the server walked away, so I had to get up to ask for condiments. The burger itself came with shredded lettuce and tomato already on it, so you couldn't really disassemble it, but I managed to scrape off the lettuce, which I didn't want. Other than that, not a bad burger, thick and handmade, with a good toasted bun. They had a radio station playing over speakers which was either poorly tuned or not local, as it was very staticky and annoying. As good burgers aren't hard to find in Old Town, I won't be back." 0
+Horrible place to karaoke and food.. Don't waste your time.. I am from nashville tn and you don't treat people like this... You do not put numerous songs into sing and in a 3 hr period you get to sing 2 songs. Period .. When the place is DEAD.. Oh and he asks for TIPs?? Lol tips for what.. Lame... The place was not packed and was suppose to be the BEST karaoke place in Phoenix per the new times. What a joke . The guy who is the hostess was asked an hour into his kareoke why he wasn't putting in the songs.... And he lied stating we were entered... No we weren't .. Another 90 mins and nothing.. Don't believed the New Times and it's reviews... By the time we left after 3 hours the places was dead. No fun. You may have a better chance of singing if you show up with a tambourine so you can play with the harmonica playing karaoke host with his washboard as his second instrument. Hillbilly bong a bong bong... Spend your time and $$ elsewhere. 0
+"You didn't hear it through the grapevine...you heard it straight from the horses mouth. DO NOT GO HERE FOR KARAOKE. Go for people watching if anything. I should've known when I called ahead. The sweet girl on the phone gave us directions. All of my friends were adamant about other places and I was rooting for the nice bartender and the possibility of a song.\n\nWhen we arrived the place was packed! Yet she still knew I was the one who called (very Children of the Corn). I immediately (at 8:15) put 2 songs in. I said you can just pick one if it fits your line-up. Hoping they'd call me and then one of the 4 people I strung along would add a song in.\n\nThis did not happen. \n\nWhile we each had 3-4 drinks (and 14 songs played), yes, I counted them. Not one persons name was EVER called. It was like a 2-disc CD was playing and they already knew who was next. \n\nIf you are new and you are going here to sing. Wait to be disappointed. It's so weird. Not like a cool dive bar weird, but like a scripted twilight zone that you will never be a part of weird. \n\nThis bar doesn't need you. They have a following that will always be there. Lesbian softball chicks, older divorcees, old country dudes, and those women who debated on wearing their scrunchees, that dude with dreads that sings the lamest song from the 50s soda shop...amongst others. \n\nAnd you will still wait. But the CRAZIEST thing is that a name will never be called out. It's like a 3-disc set is playing. Before you know it someone else has the mic in their hand, because it's \""""their turn\"""". \n\nI heard a woman singing Jeff Buckleys \""""hallelujah\"""", which isn't a very popular song. But once I saw every demographic in the place singing it word for word, I knew. This wasn't a place to be reckoned with. You don't see a 60 year old man singing that song, unless they sing it so much you learn it! And that's what happens. It's a CD on rotation.\n\nAND YOU DONT PLAY A PART. Go somewhere else.\n\n14 songs, and you're not going to get called. \n\nMy friend said to me jokingly, \""""go sit on Santas lap and ask for your song.\"""" Not that I would have. But it was humorous. \n\nRegardless of naught or nice, Santa will only play that song if he knows you've been coming there for years. Less work. Lazy DJ. \n\nBut they don't need you, so don't go." 0
+"What a pile.\n\nI will admit to not being an \""""artiste\"""" and maybe being too pragmatic to \""""understand\"""" what I saw when I went here about a month back, but sorry; like other reviewers, I am suspicious as what passes as \""""art\"""" in a contemporary sense.\n\nWhen I went, only a few small rooms were accessible (and from other reviewers' musings, this seems to usually be the case). The biggest of the rooms had two thin wood walls erected in the center. The \""""art\"""" inside these walls consisted of a bunch of TV screens which would show a picture, then say what the picture was i.e. a picture of a dog, then say in white letters on a black screen \""""dog.\"""" Somebody got paid to exhibit that? The other exhibit in that piece was hands-on, where you could write an answer to a posited question, i.e. \""""What would you miss most if you left this planet?\"""" Kind of nice they let you participate, but also kind of like something you'd see at some workshop for kids or something.\n\nAnyway, I didn't feel too unsophisticated when my wife, an arty-farty type, also disapproved of this place. With all the sponsors and this-and-that they proudly display on some fancy plaque in the middle of one of the rooms, you'd think they could come up with better (or at least more) of this so-called \""""art.\""""\n\nI will say the red room with everything made out of pallets was neat. Still, not worth it unless you're getting in for free with a culture pass." 0
+We went yesterday to see the 5 senses exhibition. We entered for free because we got there after 5 pm. That was nice. The exhibition was neat. But I really loved the gift shop. We also stopped by the gift shop of The Center for Performing Arts too, they have kind of the same stuff. But I think this two are the best gift shops I have ever been too. So interesting and so many fun things and not useless like gift shops usually sell. Loved it! 1
+Some of the trendier places in Old Town Scottsdale seem to draw a progressive crowd. Of course, this being Arizona, that means that only half the crowd is armed. Bandara is such a place. \n\nI was greeted warmly by a bubbly hostess. Seated quickly and greeted again by a server. The menu is concise. In fact, I was surprised how skinny it was but after looking, it was all quality. The wine list was not special but they did have many by the glass selections which was gerat because no one else was interested in wine. Silly people.\n\nI went with the filet. Two petite filets with whipped potatoes. They were perfect and heavenly. The other two at my table had been here before and raved about the desserts. They were pretty good but not jawdropping.\n\nSolid four stars. 1
+"A friend recommended Bandera to me. First, point in their favor - they take reservations. We arrived on time and they seated us right away.\n\nI had heard that their appetizer cornbread was not to be missed and so we ordered it to start. Delicious in flavor and unique in presentation, I loved the fact that the cornbread tasted like corn *emphasis-on-the-corn* bread and not corn flavored cake. The green chilies were a fabulous compliment.\n\nThe prompt service and delivery of our food was the second point in their favor. I ordered the roasted chicken and the barbeque beef rib with coleslaw and my dinner companion ordered the carnitas sandwich with braised pork and rio grande glaze with a side of the shoestring fries.\n\nMy chicken was moist and extremely flavorful - real flavorful, not the \""""we-added-fake-smoke-flavoring-to-the-store-bought-barbeque-sauce-we-slopped-all-over-your-chicken\"""" flavor. One of the three ribs on my plate was a little over done. I'm all for cooking the ribs until the meat falls off the bone, but please stop when it starts to turn to charcoal. \n\nThe best part of the dinner was the coleslaw and that's saying something, because I hate coleslaw. It was unlike any coleslaw I've ever tried. It wasn't a mayo based coleslaw rather it was shredded cabbage with a touch of cilantro and what looked to be fresh spinach mixed with an oil based dressing that had a touch of chili powder. It was then topped with crushed peanuts. A savory and unique dish.\n\nBandera's food was deliciously memorable. Its service was prompt and thorough. I'll be visiting Bandera's again in the very near future." 1
+Having walked all of Scottsdale during our 2.5 hour wait for a table, I understand that this is the upscale restaurant in the area. Not many other choices for a dressy date night, work dinner, or the like. Still, it's not worth the wait, or really any wait. I didn't mind the wait so much, but the hostess was either disingenuous or grossly mistaken about when our table would be ready. Protip for hostesses: don't tell people they are next or point to a specific table as theirs if you intend to seat other people in front of them. \n\nAs for the meal, the cornbread was passable. Dry on the outside, a little doughy on the inside, and overwhelmingly jalapeno flavored, though not spicy. The house salad was simple, but good, and I especially liked the deviled egg on the side, which was quite tasty. The service was friendly and efficient, and she kept my water and soda glasses full, so that's a plus. Overall, I can't see any reason why I'd eat here again. 0
+"A good friend of mine wanted to take me for a new experience before we were to attend a party in Scottsdale. We were asked to leave because we were not wearing \""""proper attire.\"""" I questioned the manager what was the dress code and he could not answer me nor was it posted on the front door, but this site says \""""casual\"""" so I guess costumes don't count as casual but clearly there was no reason to seat us, take our drink order, and then ask us to leave. I think Bandera has poor customer service since they didn't seem to try and find accommodations!" 0
+"Poor Management!!! I wish I would have read the other reviews before eating at Bandera tonight. I was a long time fan and I'm still a big fan of Hillstone on Camelback. But will not go back to Bandera until I'm notified the manager \""""Mark Poltntan\"""" is no longer employed by Hillstone." 0
+"My friend and I went there on Monday night, had an amazing meal. It was one of the best filet mignon either of us have ever tasted. The artichoke appetizer was fantastic, best choke I've ever had. Waitress was very good as well. \n\nIt was so good that the very next night (last night - Tuesday) we decided to go back. \n\nWe arrived at 915-930pm. We were promptly seated. And we knew very quickly what we wanted to eat. Prime rib and ahi, Caesar salads, and an artichoke app. Ordered it. Got a couple beers. \n\nThen very quickly we got our artichoke. Next we got our salads about two minutes later, and about two minutes after that we got our entrees. We'd literally taken maybe two bites of salad and the waitress brings the entrees. \n\nTalk about rushed! It only gets worse. About four minutes later the waitress comes by and takes my friend's beer glass. He said \"""" can I have another one?\"""" She said, \""""we're not serving anymore alcohol.\"""" And I forgot to mention that the waitress had a generally bad attitude and snooty demeanor. She was very obviously annoyed by a late table. Very obviously annoyed. No apology about the rush or no more beer just a snotty attitude. She didn't even ask if we wanted dessert. She was just thrilled to see us leave. \n\nCall me crazy but in my 25 years working and managing a multitude of restaurants in every food genre and class NEVER, unless it was 2am and illegal did anyone not get offered another drink. NEVER did I treat a customer so poorly, and NEVER did I allow my staff to do so either. \n\nMaybe we need to put training wheels on the conversation for their staff. Anyone heard of profit and loss? EPIC FAILURE! \n\nYou lost customers. You lost profit. I vote with my wallet. And my friend that took me out both nights makes more sitting on his couch than the staff put together. It would be laughable to be treated like crap by crappy staff if it wasn't such a phenomenal example of how NOT to do customer service. \n\nYou lost big money; big Scottsdale money. \n\nCall me crazy" 0
+I usually have so many nice things to say, I am just one of those people, but unfortunately this is not the case for Chances Are. I went there for my moms birthday, and we brought a coupon. Yes, I know coupons are lame but if a restaurant puts a coupon out there they should expect to honor it. \n\nThe dancing was fun and I thought the singer last Saturday night was a very good one man show.\n\nThere were three of us, my mom, my boyfriend and myself. We each had three drinks, we ordered two appetizers and each had an entree. The food was nothing exceptional, and neither were the drinks or appetizers, but maybe the atmosphere could of made up for it?? (No). The bill was brought to us totaled over $210 dollars, and then they took off $50 coupon with purchase of $100+. I don't believe the price is reflected in the quality of the food or atmosphere. The ribs were not baby back, they were beef? Uh, weird?? \n\nWay overpriced for what you receive in return, and I do believe the gauged the prices in order to make extra profit from my coupon. \n\nI won't go back. 0
+It's a bar surrounded by tables on an ugly concrete floor. When the 4 of us asked for a table outside (away from the music because it was so loud and bad) the waitress took us outside and showed us a number of dirty oilcloth covered tables and offered us an extremely filthy one. We declined and took another table inside as far away from the band as possible. We ordered some appetizers and drinks. They were very basic and nothing special. After being ignored for 15 minutes we paid at the bar and left without ordering dinner. \n\nThey suggested reservations which I made under the false assumption that it would be a nice place. It's not. Pass on this one. 0
+Do not use printing services. I had to explain what I wanted 3 separate times and the staff confirmed that they understand and have all the information needed each time. they still messed it up anyway! despite their mistake, the staff was still rude and ignorant. they seriously need some customer service training! 0
+Do not bring your fine watch to this establishment. I was selling a a real rolex, so buyer wanted to bring it here to get authenticated. This jeweler said it was not a real rolex and buyer did not want to go to any other jeweler and I lost the sale. Since then I have brought the watch to two pawn shops and another jeweler in Scottsdale and each have said the watch is authentic and that rolex is the easiest to determine. If this jeweler does not know a real rolex they have no business claiming they are an experienced jeweler! 0
+Friendly people and great quality of service. They took a couple links out of my watch and now it fits perfectly. :) 1
+My favorite coffee place. The staff are awesome and the atmosphere is great too! Free wi-fi, lots of places to sit and great drinks!! 1
+A lot better than Starbucks... Love the hazelnut iced blended drink. I always search out coffee bean wherever I go. I only need Starbucks if there is no coffee bean.\n\nThe chai tea latte is also far better than Starbucks. 1
+Incredible customer service. They are very friendly and go out of their way to learn the names of all of their regular customers.\n\nThere is a good patio for sitting, which attracts a large crew of regulars who spend a good part of the morning there.\n\nA line does sometime form around 8-9 am, and I sometimes wonder why they don't do more to make sure during their super rush hours they aren't better staffed.\n\nOverall though, this is my favorite Starbucks. 1
+I have eaten their food for years now at several locations. It usually tastes the same at all. Decent\n\nToday, my noodles were burnt. If I were to imagine what a melted plastic fork would taste like, this would be it.\n\nI stomached thru a few bites before doing the unthinkable. I sent it back. If an employee had not come by my table and asked if all was good I would have finished eating and left.\n\nThe crab rangoons were good and I really like the chai vanilla tea. My replacement meal was of the normally expected quality.\n\n\nI think today they had a bad chef. My friend that went with me said his meal sucked too.\n\n\n\nI will eventually eat their food again but it won't be my sugestion to go.\n\n\nOne possibility for the bad food could be this. Two cops (police officers) were dining there too. Perhaps we got their meals instead. Many fast food places have a reputation of messing w/ cops orders. Who has seen Super Troopers??? 0
+Pei Wei is consistently fresh, tasty, and a good value.\n\nThis location is no different, and during the rainy storm of the century last week, it did the trick for a great lunch.\n\nI don 't know a ton about this area, so I can't help much, other than saying it's in a strip mall, surrounded by other retail stores. If you've been in one Pei Wei, you've essentially been in them all. The one strange thing with this location, is that near the drink section, there are a row of bar style seats. They are nice looking, but when people are sitting in them, they pretty much block the pathway from the beverage section to the main seating area. Weird.\n\nAnyway, if you are in need of a tasty, predictable lunch, this is a good spot. 1
+"Ugh, this place is just terrible. It tries to be high-end but has nothing going for it -- not even that view of the ugly fake lake. Definitely not worth the hefty price tag! \n\nWe had a 6:30 reservation that night and they had already run out of the rib appetizer by the time we got there. When I ordered a salad and soup as an entree, they told me I shouldn't do it because the two plates \""""wouldn't fit next to each other.\"""" I persisted, and they made it seem like a huge inconvenience -- but when the plates came out, everything fit just fine. \n\nMy mom's salad was wilted and my lobster chowder was bland with absolutely no taste. The salmon entree was dry and the carne ranchero annoyingly chewy. We really couldn't get out of here quickly enough, and ended up snacking in our hotel room afterwards!" 0
+My wife and I have been here 3 or 4 different times. We always take an Entertainment or Restaurant.com gift certificate for a buy one get one free or $25 off deal. Last night was our best experience yet there. We ordered a caesar salad to share and when it was delivered the kitchen had already split the plate. I was surprised how much there was after it was split, it was plenty. I must almost mention the rolls and butter. I usually don't, it's like commenting on a mexican restaurant's chips, but these were great, crusty but still chewy. But it was the honey butter that really made it great. After salads, the entrees came. I had salmon and my wife had the sirloin (it was her concession since I would take her to Flemings because we already went to Temple and a reception before dinner). Both were amazing. the salmon was the best I'd ever had and I boarded with a family who fished for salmon in the north pacific off Alaska every year and they knew how to cook salmon. It had a great slightly spicy glaze with this amazing lemony sauce on a bed of greens. My wife's sirloin was melt in your mouth tender with a spicy, smokey barbeque sauce served with garlic and buttered spinach and roasted baby potatoes. This was a meal fit for a king, yet we left without leaving more than $40! 4 stars to Pinon Grill. 1
+I went here on a lunch date and fully enjoyed my meal as well as the view. Not only where these two key things worthy of a 4 star rating for my dining experience the waiter was extremely attentive even though when we walked in there was not a soul to be found in the front lobby. Once we were seated by a very kind waiter (don't remember his name, sorry!) this experience was a real treat! I will definitely be going back to this place the wrap I had was phenomenal, nachos were unexplainable! My vodka cranberry I ordered was good and strong again another key reason why this place was all around winning! Get the nachos, you won't be sorry! 1
+This boutique was one of my absolute favorites! I used to always shop here when I was trying to find a cute outfit for a special night out. I was so sad to see the actual store front close. Although I guess they are still online- that seems to be the direction many clothing stores are headed right now. \n\nI think the Hilton Village is doing a complete remodel because many of the stores there are all closed right now. \n\nI did find out that their other location Sherre's up in Cave Creek is still open so I will continue shopping there! 1
+I have never been to a restaurant with better customer service. The staff at this location are out of this world. The food is amazing as well. Everytime we go we have had delicous prime rib and sirloins. Happy hour is a great time to test it out, but you wouldn't be disappointed for dinner. We love going during the week on Monday or Tuesday when it isn't very busy. 1
+I ask for a soda water with a lemon and got it with a lime. Ask to have my steak medium and it was under cooked...medium rare. I expected better service and better food for the money. They recooked my sirloin....didn't give me a new one. I ordered sirloin oscar so the bernaise sauce was not replace thus the dish was ruined. I will not be back and wish I would have gone to Longhorn Steakhouse. 0
+I have been to this restaurant dozens of times throughout the years. I find the steaks are always good, but the seafood is really hit or miss. Was there yesterday and my lobster was totally over cooked. It was like complete rubber. It was barely edible. I should have known better to order it there, but I love surf and turf so I gave it a shot. Very disappointing. 0
+"Eh, ok so this hotel is one of the few in Scottsdale which accept pets so I thought I'd give this hotel a try. Great location. Very central. Assuming it would be a rather easy stay as I am traveling on business and will be out of the room from 8-5 (I own the company, so I bring my dog into my office during the day as well). \n\nI have to say...it may be because I have a \""""dog room\"""" but the room is no bueno. There are scuffs all over & just plain dirty walls. The \""""touch up paint\"""" clearly didn't match and makes it look even more cheap. The Carpet is a dark green color yet you can clearly see stains all over it. II mean every 6 inches. I'm grossed out walking on bare feet....haven't taken my flip-flops off other then in bed. The office chair upholstery is pretty nasty as well. Having a refrigerator in AZ is a must...IF it actually worked. My very weak fridge forced me to hit a gas station, buy a cheap cooler and a bag of ice just to keep my water cold. Slightly below room temp is all your getting out of their current appliance. \n\nWood furnishings are nice, linens as well. But the cleanliness is seriously, seriously lacking." 0
+Why do stores like this exist? Does anyone in Arizona really need more brightly colored, tacky tchotchkes? It looks like Elton John threw up in here and then Liberace tried to cover it up by bedazzling everything. 0
+I was referred to Dr. Barget for a surgical procedure of crown lengthening which was completed back in December. Not only did I get an absolutely beautiful result but his expert direction in my overall treatment made a tremendous difference in my case. He has a warm, self-deprecating manner, explains things completely and I was just simply really comfortable in his care. The IV sedation that knocks you out is FANTASTIC. Since then, I've been back to have my teeth cleaned in March and loved the hygienist, whose name currently escapes me. My experience was exceptional. Perio surgery can be scary and expensive, but if you need to have it, there is no one better in the valley! 1
+We have eaten at this restaurant in the past, but today was a miss. My husbands glass had a crack that went all the way around. The Chicken Piccata was cold, the Meat Lovers Pizza was chewy and non inspiring. The silverware was wrapped in paper napkins that had food stains and food particles on them.Service was intermittent and the whole experience flat. I do not think we will be visiting this restaurant again anytime soon. There are too many restaurant choices in Scottsdale for a restaurant to offer this low level of service and poor quality food for me to have to choose to eat there again. 0
+"This is a great place to seal deals of all sorts. IE, if your lady isn't putting out, this is a great way to say \""""pretty pretty please\"""" without actually having to grovel. \n\nI am a lady, so, you know, I know this ploy works.\n\nI was impressed by the whole package. There were minor setbacks that were resolved above my expectations; when we couldn't locate our waiter and asked a back server to assist, he was eager to do so. This is unusual, as any type of back service (bar back, back server, et cetera) is rarely empowered to give first-hand help and are typically instead instructed to alert the server. So this was a delightful touch.\n\nThe food was wonderful and very multi-dimensional. The wine list was extensive and the drink selection was great, too. \n\nGreat cigar selection, too!" 1
+This place is ridiculous. For the record, the view is really nice and worth seeing, but the food is atrocious. It's not that the ideas for a particular dish aren't interesting, it's that the meats, cuts, and vegetables are flavorless and/or terrible. For a $35 salmon dish, the salmon dish was farmed! Farmed salmon at a restaurant like this! What are they trying to pass off on us?!? Moreover, the wine list was terrible. \n\nSo the view may be good but if I remember correctly, you go to restaurants for food. But, apparently the restaurateurs who conceived the elements don't subscribe to this philosophy. 0
+The view is awesome; too bad the food and service are not at the same level to complete the total package.\n\nI do not mind paying $300 for a great dining experience and have traveled the world doing so. Elements just doesn't match up.\n\nI made a reservation to celebrate my partner's 50th birthday based on reviews I had read on Yelp. At the time of the reservation I mentioned the birthday event and partner's name to see what Elements would do. . . the answer was zero... no problem, but just one of the many places Elements misses the mark.\n\nWe arrived early and enjoyed cocktails in the Jade bar (even OK that they delivered the wrong drink). At our scheduled time we moved to the dining room to be told that they were running late and would get a table as soon as possible. I know this happens occasionally. When I made the reservation I realized that there were some Primo tables that everybody raves about and I am of the belief that it is either the luck of the draw or being pushy and assertive that determines seating (silly me I thought a 50th could influence). While we would have been comfortable almost anywhere, we where shown to what has to be the worst table in the room. The table is at the back of the dining room situated between the two doors that servers use for kitchen access. In the 3 minutes we were at the table there was a constant parade of servers on both sides of our table. The fact that this table exists speaks loudly about the priorities of this establishment.\n\nOur second table was Primo and we thought that we were on to a great dining experience. The wait staff is cold and at times near rude. There was nothing about any of the staff that was welcoming (including the bar, host, and servers). After starters I went to use the toilet and when returned found my dinner on the table, not terrible but to me another faux pas that should not have happened. We were each given 2 pieces of bread and when the plate was empty it was removed... it would have been nice to have been asked if we would have like more.\n\nThe food itself ranged from very good to OK. Lobster red pepper bisque was good, though lukewarm; pork appetizer was the best dish. My duck breast main was tough and did not have any noticeable flavor added, just duck.\n\nWe did enjoy the chocolate dessert. When we requested the check it was dropped so quickly (no thank you for dining, I hope you enjoyed your evening!) and the waitress gone, that I did not get to hand her my in the ready credit card.\n\nI was all set to really enjoy Elements based on the reviews... but they seem to be quite busy, so I am sure that will not miss my lack of return visits. 0
+"We were staying at the Sanctuary for our anniversary weekend. Elements came highly recommended, but we had a lot of restaurants that we wanted to try, so had to go to Elements for lunch. The restaurant is beautiful with a fabulous view of the Valley. We had a window seat to take advantage of the view. Our server was prompt, friendly and attentive. \n\nThe food was unfortunately a huge disappointment. We started with the grilled pear and brie quesadilla. The pears were not grilled (were barely even cooked). The brie was good, but the overall combination lacked much flavor or pizazz. The honey and pine nut garnish were the only real source of flavor and made it tolerable. \n\nWe shared the \""""specialty\"""" Asian grilled chicken breast with grilled corn and cilantro slaw and the Angus burger with cheddar and balsamic roasted onions w/potato chips. The chicken specialty was an unseasoned cooked chicken breast with cold barbeque sauce poured on top and then cut into slices. I can't even remember having such a bland, uninspiring chicken dish. Trader Joe's frozen teriyaki chicken breasts are far superior. The grilled corn was actually grilled and was sweet and delicious. The cilantro slaw was some cabbage with shredded carrots and a few springs of cilantro, but no dressing or seasoning to bring it together. \n\nThe Angus burger was a good burger. Balsamic roasted onions were delicious. Potato chips were not anything special. \n\nWe also had breakfast from Elements via room service. Another disappointment. Average scrambled eggs. Fruit plate with limp, unripe cantaloupe and honeydew. Good latte. \n\nOverall, I am glad that we chose to go elsewhere for our anniversary dinner. We may go back to the Sanctuary, but not to Elements." 0
+"10/14/2012\nI rarely write a review, but I feel in this case I must. My wife and I decided on Elements (at The Sanctuary) for our anniversary after narrowing down our top 3 choices of highly-rated restaurants...anticipating it would be a special experience. I will write about the good and the bad.\n\nWe had reservations for 7PM. We were told it would be a few minutes and the hostess apologized. No problem...we went to the bar, had a cocktail, some friendly conversation with a gentleman playing in the band at the resort. Our female bartender was very nice and attentive. However, the few minutes turned into 45 minutes. This is unacceptable considering we did have a reservation! 10 - 15 minutes I can understand, 45 minutes, not really.\n\nWe did have a great, romantic view at our table. Our primary waiter was cordial, but appeared to be rushed and really did not take the time to review some dishes. Not the way I would have liked to have been treated after waiting 45 minutes.\n\nMy appetizer, lentil soup, was excellent, unique and flavorful. My wife raved about her oysters Rockefeller. Her main course, was the braised short ribs which she also said were A+ in taste, texture, and tenderness. After tasting hers, I agreed.\n\nHowever, I had the \""""rack of lamb\"""", the special of the day. Extremely disappointing. For a \""""rack\"""", there were only 2 very tiny ribs, one of which was just about 50% fat. For a $40 main course and a special of the day, I was embarrassed for the restaurant. On a positive note, the vegetables were excellent and cooked perfectly.\n\nBecause it was our anniversary, the restaurant delivered a complimentary, very rich, delicious chocolate peanut butter mousse with Nutella which we shared. A very nice touch. However, not until we had eaten most of the desert did a new female server come over and ask if we wanted coffee. Within one minute, our primary waiter came over and asked the same. So, I was really not impressed with the food service considering the restaurants' reputation. .\n\nThe car attendants were very friendly and responsive. Overall, my wife's experience was about a 4-star. Mine, 1.5 - 2-star. With so many highly-rated restaurants in the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley/Phoenix area, I was deeply disappointed in my dining experience here, especially for a highly anticipated, special occasion evening. Not sure If I will be back here due to my disillusioned experience.\n\nFrank S." 0
+Was actually somewhat disappointed with our experience here. My daughter and I booked spa treatments to celebrate her recent college graduation and the imminent start of her first job, and showed up a bit early so we could have lunch and enjoy the facilities. The setting is absolutely beautiful - Camelback Mountain is RIGHT THERE - but I thought the resort itself was a bit underwhelming... particularly the pool and spa area. We ended up having lunch at the restaurant Elements. Great table with a wonderful view, attentive service, but the food was a complete disappointment. We started with charred edamame - something we usually love, but it had the most unpleasant-tasting marinade/sauce over it. Not sure if it was vinegar- or citrus-based, but it did not taste good. I also ordered the lobster bisque and, although it had a seafood taste to it, I couldn't find a single piece of lobster in it. They make a presentation of delivering the bowl with an assortment of minced items in it, to which they then ladle the cream over. Perhaps it was just because it was minced so small, but I couldn't find a single piece that had the texture and taste of lobster. Given we were there for a special occasion and wanted to keep the mood happy and upbeat, we didn't voice our complaints to the waitress, although I was somewhat surprised she didn't notice/ask why we only ate a few of the edamame. For our main course we had the grilled cheese sandwich and the omelet - both were just okay, nothing I would go back for or order again. Same could be said of our spa experience.... okay, but nothing special. Given the number of top-notch resorts/spas in the area, there was nothing about our experience here that would inspire us to come back. Disappointing, because although it was our first visit here, we had the impression the resort was one of the premier ones in the valley. Our experience didn't bear that out. 0
+Thick pizza, ok service, and urban decor.\n\nFOOD\nNo matter what you order, there will be plenty to go around. We order the thick pizza with an array of toppings. There was a little too much garlic on it for my liking. Because it was so thick, the dough didn't seem cooked all the way through. \nIt's nice if you want to build your own pizza. They have a large selection of toppings. You can also get pasta, panini, etc. \n\nAMBIANCE\nThe setting reminds you of being in the NYC subway- creative urban decor, setting was a little crowded on a Saturday night. If you have a party of two, request a booth. The table we were sat at was really small and smashed into a corner. \n\nSERVICE\nOur server seemed a little distracted, though we overheard her say that she had worked there for 2 years- she still seemed somewhat inexperienced while attending to us. 0
+"It took me 30 minutes until my pizza was cool enough to put in my mouth without fear of scalding my tongue and rendering me mute. When I was able to safely eat my order it was very \""""meh\"""". There's no real taste and it looks like they just pulled it out of a grease sauna.\n\nThe interior looks like they gutted a Chompies and tried to fill it in a quarter of the space.\n\nThe service was mediocre at best. For a place that small and with all the waiters going around, how hard is it to drop by the table more than twice?\n\nThere's nothing really NY about this place. The rape scene with Harvey Keitel in Bad Lieutenant would've been a more enjoyable and a NY experience than eating at this place was." 0
+Raw pizza sucks. It sucks even more when the reason you ordered take out was so you don't have to turn the oven on and you end up getting raw pizza and now you have to turn the oven on anyway to get it cooked.\n\nWhen we called to let them know that our pizza was raw, they were kind enough to reverse the charge on our card and apologize for the mishap that was very nice and the reason I didn't give only one star. \n\nI would have have been happy, MORE THAN HAPPY to pay the price and have an actual cooked pizza because even free raw pizza pisses me off on a Sunday night when I am dreading to cook. \n\nRaw in the terms of the crust still doughy and cheese not melted, even after placing it in the oven for a good 10/15 minutes, it was still doughy. yuck.\n\nI like NYPD a lot though and I need to just stick with the Camelback location, they have never done me wrong. 0
+I FUCKING LOVE PIZZA! The end.\n\nI try things over and over, sometimes when they suck too. Same is the case here. I keep trying this pizza and eveytime I just don't like it. I don't know what it is. \n\nSauce = Bland\n\nCrust = Bland and did not pass the NY fold test, full on Tip Drip!!\n\nTruly they're better places than this in AZ. I don't want to mention them in this article but 3 or 4 come to mind. \n\n P.S. This time when I tried the pizza I was swimming laps outside.....in the heat..... That makes me soooo hungry. Our friends ordered it and thats why I had it again. As hungry as I was I still no likey!!! 0
+"I really expected better! And I've HAD way better from Roy's in the past. The Ahi poki starter was fine, although spicy enough to drown out the side portion of Tobiko caviar, which was a shame. The Sunrise at Haleakala role - a delectable sounding roll of salmon, aji, hamachi, and asparagus, was a disappointment due poor \""""tempura\"""" frying of the whole roll. The batter was more like a fish fillet batter than a tempura, and too greasy. The overwhelming taste was fried batter, not fish. The scallops encrusted in foie gras were ok, but not the standouts for which I had hoped. The accompanying blackberry plum reduction was too fruity and sweet to complement the scallops. The dish included 5 giant scallops - I would have preferred fewer and better. \n\nService started out almost oppressively attentive and dwindled to virtually nothing (except water refills) by dessert. We waited about 20 minutes for someone to show up so we could ask for the check. The server was stumped by my question about if they have a chardonnay that is not oaky. He pointed out that one that was \""""buttery but not oaky\""""... hmmm, he needs a wine 101 lesson. And of course described the \""""artesian\"""" vanilla ice cream. Again hmmm...can't say I've ever seen vanilla ice cream spurting from the ground under pressure. A forgivable error, but another indicator that the it's no 'pro\"""" service. \n\nThis food and service at a Bahama Breeze would get 3 stars, but at Roy's?? I really expected better." 0
+"I visit Phoenix about once a year to visit family. My brother's favorite restaurant is Razz's and I always look forward to my visit because it is more than just eating. I was impressed when I first walked in because I could see a lot of good art on the walls and thought, \""""Good for Razz, he supports local artists.\"""" Then I discovered that some of the intriguing art was actually created by Razz himself! The food is also artfully created and presented. Because everything looked good and pleased my palette, I started taking tastes from my brother's plates. I'm afraid I can't even remember what dishes we ordered; but I loved them all and can only say, \""""You can't go wrong.\"""" I'm not much of a drinker; but actually enjoyed the house wine. If he is not too busy, meet Razz and enjoy his lively banter and cheerful personality. One major sign of his excellent restaurant is that he can close for a couple of months to travel around the world and still return to feed his many faithful customers who eagerly await his return.\nSitting here in the Bay Area in CA, where we also have wonderful restaurants, I am getting hungry just thinking about my culinary adventures at Razz's. Carolina Juarez" 1
+I came her the other day with Abu J for a little stroll. It is peaceful and charmingly quirky all at the same time. Lot's of little paths to stroll on and whimsical architecture to take in. We will definitely be back for a bell soon. 1
+This spot is really neat and was where Mr. Soleri was living at the end of his life. Amazing sculptures and bells everywhere and a great place to see some of the interesting architecture such as the mushroom top over his pool. We had just come from staying a night at Arcosanti out in the desert for the solstice and this was another stop that we wanted to make before leaving the area. Gorgeous stuff! 1
+My sisters and I went to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area just to relax and have spa services. We chose to have facials at the Camelback Inn Spa because they had lots of choices for these services. \nEveryone at the spa was very friendly and helpful. The facials were relaxing and our skin glowed afterward. \nHowever, at this spa, the actual facial was the tip of the iceberg. It really is about the whole experience. We loved the cold tea and water, we loved the lounge, and the solarium. We went in the steam room, not our favorite part, but it felt very therapeutic. We didn't feel like we needed to hit the sauna, what with the 108 degrees outside. \nThe pool and the restaurant was absolutely the best part. I loved the mini-fountains in the pool. Our poolside server (Stephanie, I think maybe) was patient and friendly and extremely helpful. My sister left her ipod by the pool, but we were able to call about an hour later and she got it back!\nThe main reason this spa doesn't get 5 stars is because of the robes and slippers. The robes were not very luxurious, felt a little threadbare, and were pretty plain. And the spa shoes were supposed to be massage-y, but our feet actually kinda hurt afterward.\nOverall, definitely worth a visit! If I ever have reason to be in the area again, I will go to this spa. 1
+"I had a wonderful romantic weekend here at Camelback last weekend, and this place NEARLY has a 5 star rating in my opinion. The staff is incredible, the food is scrumptious (might I recommend that you eat at the bar and get sangria and enchiladas!?), the rooms are clean and very unique, and the parking was convenient and easy to carry in and out. \n\nThe pool was nice, but not great. That's the missing star. No fountain to swim under, and not curved enough for little sanctuaries of privacy. I might be picky, but the Kierland is one of my favorite pools - and I have been to some classy pools in Tucson for a \""""staycation\"""" or two - and this was just average.\n\nAt the end of the day, it was miraculously cool (110 degree day) and we took a walk around and it was so pretty, and we sat outside and had a drink and enjoyed the patio outside the bar and the live music - such a nice vibe. \n\nThe other reviews are all accurate - even the local fued and the crowded pool! I must say that we did NOT use the spa last weekend, but I did use it last year for a day trip with some girlfriends and it's a HUGE 5 star spa. The pool is GREAT!" 1
+Lodging - 4 Stars:\n\nI really enjoyed the historical background of the property and the rooms where each in their own one-story area (I was honestly expecting some high rise thing) and a small patio. Rooms were outfitted very nicely, they were fancy -- but not so outdone that you felt out of place. \n\nWent with a friend and the two sinks in the room were an excellent bonus. Each evening spent sitting outside, enjoying a bit of wine and the warm Arizona air. Beds were exquisite, rooms were quiet and just enough luxury to make you feel pampered without being overwhelmed by staff or extra charges for amenities.\n\nWe got a room close to the pool, and although a bit nippy in the evenings to go swimming -- it was a short shuffle away from the large hot tub which was excellent (except for the drunk couple that decided to turn it into their personal boudoir...)\n\nSpa - 3.5 Stars:\n\nI have mixed feelings about the spa. First issue was when I was trying to make my appointment and the front desk did not seem very knowledgeable about the services they offered (for skin types, etc.) Then, upon arriving we received a tour of the facilities which was not very personable and seemed so rehearsed. (Also, I think I can find the bathroom and the towels, and I also know how to open up a locker....the tour turned into 15 minutes of me not being able to be in the Jacuzzi.)\n\nIt seems that they schedule everyone at the same time for their services...because before I knew it the calm waiting room had turned into a packed holding cell for half the women of Scottsdale. One by one, they called the clients into their services...but it just felt a tad awkward. \n\nMy massage was EXCELLENT. The masseuse was extremely good, probably one of the best I've had and really enjoyed it. I'm not particularly shy, so it's easy for me to relax pretty quickly when getting a massage. Afterwards, had a facial and the Asthetician was also quite good -- my face was glowing for two days afterwards. I REALLY appreciated that she didn't try to sell me on the products she used, which after a relaxing facial -- the last thing I was is you trying to hawk your $50 face cream in a tube the size of lip gloss. 1
+We stayed recently in a very nice suite. Beautiful decor -- especially the tile floors in the entry, bathroom & powder room. Really enjoyed the spa and pool here. Standard Marriott level of service. 1
+I wrote my elaborate review under Sanctuary Spa. This place is near PERFECT. 1
+Beautiful rooms and views. Room service is awful. The tuna tartare was tasteless and my quesadilla was so burnt I had to send it back. The room also had a number of technical problems that the staff could not solve, such as the tv in the bedroom not functioning. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this hotel. 0
+We stayed here just one night and had a great experience from the moment we arrived. The valet is very helpful and the service is fast. We got to our room and found a great layout and beautiful view. There were flip flops and two robes awaiting our arrival in the room, and the mini bar was well stocked. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was one of the best meals we've had on our trio so far. Definitely recommend the restaurant for dinner and breakfast!\n\nThe one gripe is the service in the restaurant - it was a little slow and we had a number of different people waiting on us and bringing food. We sat on the terrace in the morning and there must have been a good party at the pool the night before, but it hadn't been cleaned up. That was a little odd given that it was 9:00 am and there were still bottles, twels and even boxer shorts lying around. \n\nOverall, the sanctuary was a great stay and one that I'd recommend to anyone looking for relaxation and good service. 1
+This is one of the very few SERVICE stations left on earth. They have been around forever, keep current and provide quick to extensive repairs. They have helped me out with dead batteries and even racing fuel for my exotic car. They charge a bit more for petrol but you get your oil checked, the glass cleaned and the tires checked. They are also friendly and professional. This is an excellent resource to have and to keep here in da hood of PV. 1
+I started going here years ago thinking I would avoid being ripped off at the dealership, and Jack (the head mechanic) seemed nice. Well, I was wrong, they are as full of it as the dealerships! Jack was insisting I needed fluid changes that were in the $300-500 range on a 3 year old vehicle with less than 30,000 miles. He came up with an impressive list of what I needed to have done. I expressed to him that if it wasn't necessary, I'd prefer not to due to financial strain at the time. He insisted still that it was mandatory and needed to happen ASAP. So I found a mechanic in Tempe highly recommended on Yelp, and he did one of the services for half the price Jack quoted. The mechanic did the service and then stated it wasn't even necessary, and had he known, he wouldn't have had his guys do it in the first place. I told him about the rest of Jack's list and he stated that NONE of the things were necessary on a new car of my make and model with the low mileage I maintain. I was furious to say the least. Turns out Jack's another wolf in sheep's clothing...and it makes me particularly angry because after 3 years of regular oil changes and asking me for a ton of money, Jack never could manage to remember my name or my car. Horrible customer service. I highly recommend Gene's Auto Worx in Tempe...he's HONEST, straightforward, and doesn't take advantage of women who aren't knowledgeable of what a car does and does not need at certain points in the car's lifetime. I have a lot of interests, that is not included....I need someone I can trust. Go see Gene. 0
+I have used Bridewell once before and was pleased with the service. Lived in Scottsdale at the time - now live in Gilbert. Pleased with the service I was willing to make the drive from Gilbert to Scottsdale and before doing so i called to ensure i could be accommodated and communicated that i was coming from Gilbert, reviewed the cars service needs, and that I likely would arrive at 8:45. Being fairly new to the valley and not having a large network, I planned to be in Scottsdale for the day while my car was being serviced because I didn't have someone to pick me up. I Loaded my computer, my bike, and my patience cap knowing it would be a long day waiting for the car but was willing to do so. I planned to take the car in on a Wed but wasn't able to make it. By 9AM I called to let them know and to confirm it would be OK to come up Thurs. Thurs morning I arrived at 845am as I had previously mentioned and was told they were too busy to work on the car and I'd have to come back. I just drove 50 min from gilbert and made very proactive calls to ensure I could be accommodated. Nothing was done, no shifting of other cars. I was then told it was 1st come 1st serve. Why wasn't that mentioned when I called...either time. They said well we thought you were coming yesterday. I said yes but I called. They said yeah we were swamped yesterday too. My response was if it's a 1st come 1st serve method I would have been out of luck then too and I specifically mentioned twice I was coming from Gilbert and would arrive at 845. They don't start working on cars until 8AM. They suggested I leave the car but couldn't guarantee anything would be done. Really? I'm going to possibly waste a day in hopes the car gets serviced? I took time from work was very proactive in planning and am so tired of companies not giving a hoot. The right thing in my mind would have been for them to keep their word to me and break the bad news to another individual because they didn't plan on their end. I did more than enough to plan on my end and that they could accommodate it. I don't recommend them because they made no realistic attempt to right the wrong. Wasted 2 hrs in drive time, gas money. My loyalty to them meant nothing. 0
+"Bought the \""""delicious\"""" Mesquite smoked almonds. Utterly unpalatable!.\nGuess how much salt/ 1/4 cup ???!!!\nNo, not 1gram (1,000mg.!!!)\nNo, not 2gms (2000mg!!!)\n2500 intercoursing milligrams !!!! Yes that's right 2.5 grams of salt !!!\nI bought this item, as featured in their Fearless Flyer-ttl. hype!\nOh, yeah, & the almonds themselves...used to seeing healthy ovoid nuts w/ pointy ends like a typical almond. These are the size of peas, greasy peas. Yech !!\nThus ends ANY credibility of Fearless Flyer recommendations. This is not to make you aware of new products, but to hype unhealthy inferior slop, in hopes some chump, YOU, will by them, & hopefully not return them. Guess again sphincters ! Mine are going back !!!" 0
+I love this trader joe! First, all trader joes are amazing with their prices. $3 for an amazing Greek salad?...SOLD! This one however is always clean and has exceptionality amazing staff who are always happy and in a good moods, and who are always willing to help! 1
+I would highly recommend Angela Lalli to make you beautiful for any special occasion! I hired Angela to do hair for my November wedding in San Diego. Not only did she do exactly what I wanted, she also made my entire bridal party (5 girls) and my mother look amazing. I was extremely happy with the outcome of my hair and was truly impressed how she made each girl look unique, yet beautiful while keeping in mind their personality and style. Also she was quick!!! I could not have been happier and will definitely hire her again in the future. Thanks Angela! 1
+I have been to Tangles many times and Alicia does an awesome job with a shampoo blow dry for me. She's a doll! 1
+Our first visit to Remington's was on a recent weeknight. We made reservations but they certainly were not needed as the dining room was nearly empty. By contrast the bar lounge area was rather busy. A piano and lounge singer could be heard into the dining room, kind of a nice background that we did enjoy. Others have raved about this being a classy place. I sure didn't get that vibe. It was more 80's dated hotel restaurant than classy to me.\n\nWe had a very attentive waiter who served us well. There seemed to be a lot of servers with a lot of busy acitivty, constantly in and out of swinging doors. There was a large group in a private closed off dining area. We noticed most patrons were in their Senior years. Maybe they alternate between here and Charleston's?\n\nBetween us we ordered steak & grilled salmon with a potato dish to share and a couple of side salads. The steak was not cooked as requested but we didn't bother to send it back. Salmon was unremarkable. The tomato mozzarella salad was abundant but yellow tomatoes were inedible mush and the red tomatoes were just flavorless. Lyonnaise potatoes were a tad greasy. Dinners are all ala carte. Nothing was particularly bad, just nothing to get excited about. I felt like I was dining in a hotel restaurant, food was delivered with plastic covers like they use in room service dining. \n\nOverall I have to say I was simply underwhelmed. After reading other reviews I had greater expectations for Remington's. At a total of $84 (no alcohol) we expected more. If I were a hotel guest on an expense account, maybe I would have felt differently. For the money, next time I would drive just down the street and go to Ruth's Chris. We won't be hurrying back to Remington's. 0
+"I have visited this restaurant several times when visiting Scottsdale, predominantly due to its proximity to the hotel I stay at.\n\nFirst and foremost -- the wait-staff and bartenders are some of the friendliest and attentive I've seen. They take no blame here.\n\nProbably the best fare here is the burgers -- they are hard to mess up, and you can always add more condiments.\n\nThis week I was there twice -- first with a group where we had appetizers and dinner. I had some form of a spring-roll, a Caesar salad, and a salmon entree the first night, and another Caesar and a sandwich made from short-ribs.\n\nI realized that it is highly probable that the kitchen must consist of a row of deep-fat fryers and microwaves since most of the fare is either fried or re-heated. Having eaten the fare here, and noted others' plates, it seems that they must be purchasing pre-cooked items from Costco or an equivalent warehouse store and just reheating.\n\nCertainly the appetizers are frozen-fare -- that seemed obvious (and not unusual for this type of venue. But clearly the perfectly rectangular pieces of fish soaked in tangy sauce is also from the deep-freeze, as is the meat which purpotedly is a short-rib (it appeared more like my great-grandmothers pot-roast, except for the gooey, somewhat coagulated, fat).\n\nNow, I actually kind of like that kind of food -- but not so much when the frozen salmon filet, easily purchased at about $3/filet, was served for nearly $24, and a sandwich made of short-ribs contained more bread, filler, and grease than meat (again, with a deference to frozen concoction) for $12.95 -- and the \""""caesar\"""" salad for $6.95 which was just a regular old chopped iceberg lettuce salad with a squirt of cheap pseudo-caesar dressing, no croutons, no cheese, no bread, no nothin'\n\nThe problem here is value -- it's just far to highly priced for the quality of the product which is served.\n\nOn a side note -- they apparently have live entertainment on certain nights -- from what I experienced, I would suggest a better vetting process -- old-guy with guitar who fries the PA system first, then has no volume at all later, doesn't help. Amateur night is best left for other venues which cater to cheap karaoke." 0
+Have been eating lunch here on Wednesdays for years. (Wednesday being half price wine day). Excellent salads, especially the Tavern House salad. The burgers are out of this world. Try the bacon cheddar burger and you won't be disappointed. No overcooked, dried out burgers here. I order mine medium rare and it's always cooked to perfection. 1
+Nella mia visita a Phoenix, i miei amici mi portano a cena al Village Tavern. Luci soffuse, arredi in legno tradizionali, ma un'ottima cucina. Ho assaggiato il filetto di manzo in salsa madera che \u00e8 stato una meraviglia! Carne tenerissima che si tagliava con la forchetta. Ottimo l'antipasto: un quarto d'insalata Iceberg con salsa al blue cheese (gorgonzola). Per concludere una buona fetta di cheesecake al limone.\nSe passate di qui, \u00e8 un ottimo posto per provare la moderna cucina Made in USA. 1
+We visited this restuarant on a saturday night, which it was empty, and we used the travelzoo coupon for a three course meal for 40 dollars. This was a great deal since we got two appetizers, two entrees and two desserts but it was way too much food for two people and the coupon was maxed out at about 90 dollars although the total of our food only came to around 65 bucks so it was odd that we had to tip on that amount. The young women who was our waitress was lucky she got a tip at all, she gave us was the worst service we had ever had. First, she was dressed ridicuolously innapropriate for the ambience in a school girl skirt and t shirt, she took our coupon rudely made a face and never asked us for drinks or came back to our table for that matter. she took our order after being impatient and then all the hosts brought our food out, she never asked us for fresh cheese which was offered to other tables. We were so thirsty and she never offered us anything besides the wine which was included, we didn;t drink it but she refused to get us anything else and then dessert came and another host asked us what we wanted. I would have understood if it was busy but we watched her flirt with the bartender all night and then had to over tip her on our price of food, my boyfriend wanted to walk out. I know we had a good deal and the food came out looking lovely. The food and presentation were good but I prefer more authentic italian food but I could never recommend it due to this experience. On another note, all the other workers were lovely. 0
+I enjoyed lunch here the other day. Service was spot-on, and my panini was delicious. I was also nicely surprised - the decor and atmosphere at The Cove are really very nice....as well as spotless. Next time, I think I'll try one of their salads for lunch....they looked sensational!\nAnd by the way, earlier the same week, some friends and I had lunch at The Herb Box at Southbridge. This was my request, after hearing so many people rave about it.\nFood, no complaints....nothing to rave about, though. Service -terrible-inattentive-took forever to even get water glasses! Side-by-side comparison...The Cove is BY FAR superior. I don't go out of my way to be a negative reviewer....but if you have a choice - you'll have a better meal, and a much more pleasant experience if you try The Cove. 1
+The interior of this restaurant doesn't look at all like I expected. No warm music, no tablecloths, no Italian paintings. In fact, it's pretty cold, a bit modern, and not all warm in the ambiance department. \n\nThe restaurant itself was empty besides the table by us, and the bar had several men sitting at it. Don't rush out and get your glam on,Girls, they're around my dearly-departed Dad's age\n. \nThe food? Very average. \n\nThe wine selection? Very small, and red's are not chilled to the temperature's that they should be. \n\nMy husband ordered the Shrimp Verde appetizer and the mussel's as his meal. \nI ordered the stuffed shells. \n\nMy stuffed shells were good, in and of themselves, but the vodka sauce was so salty that I am not swelling up and so thirsty that I am guzzling water. \n\nMy husbands shrimp verde was pretty good. Nothing offensive about them.\nThe mussel's were a little fishy, and although I generally love mussels, one was enough. \n\nThis place is quite a bit overpriced for what you get, in my opinion. \n\nIf you're an Italian, or an italian-food-lover, you may want to try somewhere else.. 0
+the worst food we have seen in scottsdale! no other dinners on busy restaurant week! our food was horrible seafood not fresh.\nwaitress seemed to be busy drinking with what seemed to be a few regular bar patrons.... nice location but don't waste your time. guess it will be closed soon , don't fall for a groupon, or living social.!!!! 0
+Listen. I understand that I'm reviewing a Dairy Queen so I shouldn't be expecting much in terms of service. But honestly, I really don't want to go back to this location because of the terrible way the employees deal with customers. \n\nI came here on a Friday night in February with my boyfriend. We were getting some ice cream for ourselves and to take to some people back home. The place was busy, yes, but there is no need to have 4 teenage kids working one shift while in reality only two are taking orders and making ice cream.. Anyhow. \n\nWe first walked in and went to their frozen case to pick up a box of Dilly Bars. I picked one out of the box and walked to the counter so we could complete our order. While holding the box, I realized that there was some sticky sauce on the outside. I didn't even say anything to the employee, I just sat the box on the counter and wiped my hands with a napkin. Before I could place the order, he snatched the box away from me and told me to go get another one. He didn't offer that I could get another, he demanded. Awkwardly, I got another box and ordered an ice cream cone with sprinkles. Before we could tell him what else we wanted, he walked away and came back with the cone. We intended to order three more blizzards, but had to order them one at a time because we couldn't manage to get the order out without the guy rolling his eyes and slumping over to the ice cream machine to make a blizzard. Are you serious? Do you really not need any business? He seemed so annoyed that we kept adding items on to our order, but if he just stayed and listened to the whole thing he wouldn't have created more work for himself! Essentially he just made himself mad and took it out on us.. He even made sighs when we were asking for what we wanted. What a joke. I paid for our ice cream and left. Seriously terrible customer service. Of course the ice cream is good, but it's Dairy Queen so it's pretty universal whether you get it here or across the country. \n\nJust a note to the owners, there are a ton of people out there looking for jobs who won't jeopardize your business with poor attitudes. It's not that difficult to serve ice cream and chicken fingers. Come on. 0
+Great atmosphere great ice cream and burgers friendly staff best DQ around looking forward to come back again 1
+My husband I and just celebrated our wedding anniversary at Ruth's Chris and it was the best service we ever received. I made a reservation one week in advance since I am not from the area. The person who took our reservation asked me if I was celebrating a special occasion and I told her it was our anniversary. To our surprise they actually used that information and had Happy Anniversary confetti spread out all over our table. \n\nWe received our food quickly, steaks were tender and yummo. The only little thing that was kind of annoying was that our cream of spinach came to us at room temperature. Other than that everything else we ordered was on point! \n\nOur server, PJ, was also friendly. We ordered a pre-fixed menu, they didn't have our favorite dessert on the menu but he hooked us up with our favorite complimentary dessert. Kudos to PJ!\n\nI don't know if it was a stroke of luck or if this is how they normally treat customers, but I'll be going back next time I visit Arizona. 1
+At Ruth's last night, setting is great the views of camelback are great from patio with the restaurant being on second floor. Staff was great very friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered the filet and lobster which was amazing only downside steak came out cooked more than I asked for. The sides were ok and the desert was awesome. I will be returning! 1
+"Awesome food! We went a month or so ago for our anniversary for a steak dinner in the dining room and came back today for happy hour in the bar. They serve my favorite onion rings with a delicious and unique Asian inspired dipping sauce. Of course, the steaks are also great as are their hamburgers which are only $7 during happy hour. I would pass on the seafood.\n\nLove that they went all out with \"""" happy anniversary\"""" confetti to make celebrating such an occasion so much more special." 1
+I live around the corner from SGC, but will drive right by it to get to this great shop. Why? Customer service and taking the time to care about ALL customers. The manager says hello to everyone who walks in the door (male or female are treated equally--NICE!) and someone always takes the time to explain the purchase and never up-sell. \n\nSmall and friendly is how to run a business! Avoid the flashy over-priced places and go to Bear Arms, you won't regret it. 1
+"I've never seen my girlfriend as angry as she was upon leaving the office of Dr. Leo Biglaiser. We arrived to no office staff other than the doctor himself who asked her name 6 times prior to the exam. His equipment was antiquated and his process slower than kicking a bowling ball up a sand dune.\n\nThe worst of it was, when it came to getting the prescription, he began to ask what frames she wanted and she politely requested to just have the prescription. She said she would purchase frames online. He became irate, raised his voice and began asking why she would do that and argued with her about the decision. After half an hour of her repeating her request and him making comments like, \""""I'm not calling you an idiot or anything...\"""" and \""""well, how do you know they'll get the right lenses?\"""" she finally threatened to walk out if he didn't write the prescription and let her leave. He finally did after a few more of his rude quips.\n\nThe prescription went right into the garbage. His equipment was so poor, she was afraid to trust it. Dr. Biglaiser was incredibly rude and provided atrocious customer service. I would recommend Edward Scissorhands as an optometrist over this doctor." 0
+I have switched to the Paradise Valley Medical Center, Dr. Jason Angle. Everyone at this office is SUPER NICE, helpful, friendly and they make your time there a really positive experience. The pharmacy is located across the lobby from the medical offices (on the same floor), very convenient. The pharmacy workers are all wonderful as well. They have walk-in lab facilities and walk-in shots at certain times of year. Very convenient.\n\nDo yourself a favor and check out this office if you're in the market for a doctor's office. 1
+Lovely. That is the best word to describe this place. Everything about it is lovely: the food, the service, and especially the setting. \n\nI went here for brunch at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and expected to have a long wait for table (especially since it was a warm and sunny day in January) but we arrived and the place was practically empty. We got to choose our table and enjoy a relaxing meal. \n\nThe service was fantastic. From the complimentary valet, the hostess, our waiter, and busser. They were all professional, courteous, and attentive without being pushy. \n\nWe both really liked our food, starting with the banana bread they bring to your table. He went with the steak and eggs (that come with poached eggs on a corn muffin with hollandaise sauce...good lord) and I opted for the three egg omelet minus the shrimp (corn, peppers, spinach, cheese) and they both came with their potatoes (sweet and regular, cubed and seasoned). It was presented well, tasted great, and left us feeling full but not heavy. \n\nNow, all of that is fine and good...but what you should really come here for is the setting. We sat in the outside courtyard and it was just so picturesque (it reminded me a lot of the Arizona Inn in Tucson). Southwesterny without being over the top, brick patio, lots of trees, colorful flowers, fountains, and green grass. \n\nI think this would be a great place for brunch, date night, dinner with your family, rehearsal dinner, and even small wedding. I would also love giving the Hermosa Inn a whirl because it looks very charming. 1
+5 stars for the ambiance, 5 stars for the waiter and service. Zero or minus stars for the vastly overpriced small portions of food that had no proper spicing or taste. Our table of five agreed that the experience was \nNot ever going back to Lon's. 0
+Let's just say 4 friends were slightly inebriated after a gin mixology class. And let's just say that those 4 friends decided to stay for dinner at Lon's. And we'll also say (theoretically, of course) that those 4 friends might have required the assistance of a dolly to leave the restaurant. \n\nThe restaurant itself is beautiful. Classy, upscale, and spendy. Because we were clearly knee deep in bad decisions, we ordered more cocktails - yum. \n\nThe basket of bread they bring is gluten nirvana. The house pulled mozzarella was a wonderful way to start our meal. The ahi tuna appetizer might be the best piece 'o fish I've ever had. It was tender, buttery, and so fresh that it nearly jumped in my mouth all by itself. The truffle mac n' cheese is required eating as well. Desserts consumed at our table were the cowboy candy bar, peach cobbler, and sorbet - all got rave reviews. \n\nThis is a wonderful place to enjoy a delicious meal with friends. I would like to come back to have dinner on the patio when it doesn't feel like hell outside. 1
+"Went for Christmas dinner. One of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. When asked to be seated at \""""table 9\""""...the waiter just took off w/out us. We just stood there and off he went!\n\nWaiter had no clue re: what he was doing. Prime rib was fatty and not cooked per requested. The desert came w/a running pool of ice cream (waiter didn't care). As we left, no one took the time to say good bye to us or the other guest. The manager was on his cell phone more interested in texting than paying attention to his guest.\n\nHowever, the best part of the experience was the valet service. The young man was prompt, courteous and did all the right things. I would promote him to client services manager!\n\nLon's is no longer the dining gem as it was in the past. Lon's use to be my family's favorite place to dine. Very sad." 0
+Such a beautiful place. We felt very welcome. 1
+This is a happy hour review\n\nIf I lived in a big city, this would be the joint I walk to for Italian take out and a drink while I wait... \n\nFamily owned and operated - I think? or at least that's the feel... If you sit at the little bar and have a drink waiting for your takeout, the host will introduce himself and chat with you and that's kinda cool. Almost too much to choose from foodwise, but the specials are always killer. I don't remember the name of the smoked salmon salad special, but another patron recommended it once and it was delicious. \n\nHearty pours on happy hour wines and prices are not shocking overall. Not great happy hour for traditional people watching, etc, but a pretty cool patio. Get the grilled veggie app and the fresh-tasting farfalle emperial. Take a salciccia calzone home for breakfast mmm good lol. 1
+Bought a group coupon to this location and I wanted to use it today. This location is closed down. Called the Frank Lloyd Wright location and asked whether they would honor the coupon. Was told to call back when the manager arrives @ 5pm and ask him. Hopefully they'll honor it. Have to wait and see. 0
+"This one is specific to the steakhouse. While the prices are a bit high, it is expected since it is a tourist attraction and does have the additional cost of being a \""""Old West\"""" attraction. That being said, they had a $10 - 10oz deal on fillet or strip steak. The sides are not the most exciting, but the steaks here have a great flavor and mine have always come cooked to temp. AND you get great live music (mostly country and western, but they throw in some others). I would recommend taking the kids and enjoy all Rawhide has to offer.\n\nNote- call and make a reservation, sometimes the place is wide open, others booked to capacity (tourist buses), so planning can help make sure you get a seat." 1
+I used to come here all the time. Not anymore. The service is awful. They hired a couple guys with big earings in their ears that like to act like they're in grade school. They show no respect for any customers coming in and have no business in the food industry. I will gladly drive 2 miles out of my way to the next subway. Next time don't hire morons. 0
+Terrible customer services. I'll just use ups! Not helpful at all, didn't work with me at all and didn't care that I was going to ups. 0
+Rude staff. Forced to pay them to package a box they shipped me themselves. Greed at its worst. Stay far away from these problem people. 0
+"I went here with my fiance to get copies made for our wedding invitations. We waited 15 minutes. When we finally being helped, Kevyn (the employee) took another 15 minutes messing with his computer, came back and said \""""can't do it\"""". Cant do what? Make a copy? We took our business elseware. He also bent and smudged our wedding invite. Thanks, Kevyn." 0
+"Hotel room and property were nice, but felt like we were in a police state every time we came and went. There were motorcycle cops running a speedtrap between 101 and the hotel several times as well as sitting in the parking lot . When we asked the hotel staff about it, they laughed and said \""""oh yeah, they're always here\"""". Definitely detracted from our stay here and I will probably look elsewhere next time." 0
+Great food and awesome service. I ordered the appetizer sliders (wasn't too hungry) and got a huge portion - 4 sliders (cheeseburgers) with fries. My associate ordered the appetizer size mussels and commented they were the best he's ever had (and he's had them all over the world). Inside was a little noisy. Generous outside patio space was quieter. 1
+A huge patio AND half off all bottles of wine on Tuesday nights?! Lunacy. \nIf this place wasnt so damn far from my house, I would spend every evening overlooking the mountains enjoying this place. Its a bit hidden at 105th St and McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd so let up on the peddle, lead foot, and dont miss the strip mall on the southwest corner where you'll spot CP.\n\nFood is excellent and the waitstaff is friendly. Great atmosphere for a date too. Ask about monthly wine tastings (I recommend the Chalone Pinot Noir) and specific hours...they are not currently open for lunch that I know of. 1
+I live down the street, and would love to be supportive, but the last time I was there, it was average food at above average prices. 0
+"This is the only chain I support whole heartedly! Visited this Scottsdale location last night and received great service and a fresh flavorful salad. I've never been disappointed with Charleston's. The decor is the nice dark cherry wood and the bar has a good happy hour with just enough TVs to catch a game but resist the \""""sports bar\"""" title. \nLove: baked potato, croissants, ribs, salad and if your indulging-don't miss the bread pudding!" 1
+Followed other yelpers and had the ribs, salad and baked potato soup. Ribs were a huge hit. Baked potato soup was delicious and very filling. Croissant was also delicious. The service was awesome. Your cup will never be empty! 1
+Really an average course that was fairly easy. The bummer was no beverage cart when we played Saturday and it was 100. I would not golf here again. 0
+I had previously gone to this restaurant a few years ago. Since then, they have changed the decor and the menu. Apparently, they have also changed how they treat their diners. The waiter was very slow and he didn't really try to help us make a decision or describe any dishes that we asked about. I ordered the chicken soup as an appetizer - it was okay, although the broth tasted like beef broth. My husband ordered the parmesan salad, which he liked. I ordered the filet for dinner - it was incredibly salty and the portion was very small for the money we paid. I'd much rather eat at the White Chocolate Grill - their filet is 10000000 times better. My husband ordered the halibut (suggestion from waiter) and it was overcooked. He told him it was overcooked. He offered to get a new one, but my husband said it was so bad he didn't want another one. Here's the kicker... he only had 2 bites (yes, 2 bites) and they charged us for his meal! When I asked the waiter if he'd made a mistake, he looked at me like I made the mistake. He did remove it after I further explained that he didn't eat it (that was obvious), but without apology. The manager NEVER came by to see what the issue was - not when the food was returned or when we had the issue with the check. I would NEVER go to this restaurant again. We are local and there were several tourists there - one couple was playing cards they had been waiting so long! Skip The Grill and drive 3 minutes down to the White Chocolate Grill. 0
+Jade Palace is a great little gem tucked away in a strip mall near Pinnacle Peak Rd. and Scottsdale Rd.\n\nI recently binged on a bunch of delicious dishes here as a pre-diet feast. The place was packed with sliver-haired snow birds. There was some cougar action at the bar which I always love to watch, but now that i think of it, it was more of a Hugh Hefner and his 24 year old bride-to-be action. I was actually the only cougar there. :)\n\nI digress. \n\n3 Delicacies is great. Tender flank steak with tender scallops and tender shrimp. Crab puffs were awesome and light and flaky but creamy and lovely in the middle. Fried rice is excellent and they don't skimp on meat if you choose to order it with chicken. And the chicken was tender. Generous portions. Again, everything is lovely, yummy, fresh, tender, and most importantly, NOT TOO GREASY, which we all know is the signature of Chinese food. And my Absolut Press was poured in generous manner. :)\n\nIf you are looking for crappy food don't go here. If you are looking to meet men, go here but expect them to all be over 65. If you are looking to meet younger men and have crappy food, go to Sapporo. 1
+I enjoy good Persian food. This place is good. Cherry Rice misses the mark, but everything else is tasty. Very affordable too. 1
+I love the Hummus from here! I do not like their food. I go quite often but, to only eat the Hummus! Delicious! 1
+I couldn't help but to notice how many middle-eastern people of many different regions are eating here. When eating any type of ethnic food, even Mexican, I want to see a ton of people of that particular ethnicity eating and enjoying the food. First time there a while back and it was delicious and of course the portions are generous. The lamb is money as long as you don't want it burnt...the rice with raisins, dates and lentils was a surprise and the fresh naan...hellyeah!!! 1
+Ordered #35 on the menu. Extremely disappointed. Four pieces of hard lamb... and 95% of the dish Jasmine rice. Very blah. Will never come back. 0
+The kabob and food is ok, but they add food fillers and additives which makes you bloated and nauseated. Furthermore, they are a rip off restaurant. A group of us decided to eat here and they quoted us a fixed price for the buffett, soft drinks and deserts. However, when they brought the bill they added extra price for soft drinks and we did not get any deserts as promised. I would never go back to this establishment and would take my bussiness elsewhere with higher quality foods and honest service. 0
+Rarely do I give a 1 star rating but after four attempts in four months to get my fax line and internet rolling I can honestly say they have earned this. After finally showing up for a scheduled appointment the tech told us our internet was fine but we disagree because we are getting the same speed we had with Qwest in Cave Creek (SLOW) and they are charging us $64 a month for what they call the upgraded 20mbs. Furthermore, I tried to send out a couple faxes after he left and the line is not responding. Im going to drive down to the store tomorrow and demand that they remove the fees for service I have not received and just get efax. As I noted in the first review we were excited to upgrade to faster internet so that makes this experience even worse. 0
+"I felt like I had walked into the first level of hell when I walked through the double glass doors into the Cox Digital Store to return my cable boxes. When I walked in (carrying no less than THREE boxes, with THREE remotes perched precariously on top and wires dangling down past my ankles), there were three ladies sitting behind desks. Two had customers, one was filing her nails. There were four people ahead of me. One lady looked up and barked at me to take a seat and grab a number (very DMV-esque). Looking around for a place to set down my heavy burden, no seats were available. One guy (a true gentleman) jumped up, grabbed the boxes from me, chivalrously gave me his seat, and then snagged an extra chair from the desk of the lady who was filing her nails (she didn't even look up). After sitting for about 5 minutes, one of the customers currently being helped finished up and left. The lady helping him got up from her desk and went to the back. The other lady with no customers also got up and began boxing up cable boxes (mind you, STILL five people waiting). The third lady finished with her customer, and (thankfully) called the next number. That customer must have had a doozie of a cable issue, because when lady number two came back to her desk, and was about to call the next number, lady number one called her over to the desk to help sort out her customer's problem. Lady #3 went to the back. Meanwhile, more customers began trickling in. FINALLY, they managed to get through the line of customers ahead of me, and it was my turn (30 minutes later). I walked up with my cable boxes (none of which she offered to help me with), and when I told her I needed to return them because my service had been canceled, she just looked at me and said \""""you know you could have just mailed those in, right?\"""". Um, NO! No one told me that! Would've been helpful, especially since this particular cable hell is located so far north in Scottsdale, I felt like I truly was leaving the city to go on a pilgrimage (similar to Dante's). At any rate, the rating they receive is strictly based on the service received (or not received) during that horrendous 45 minute experience." 0
+"The staff was incredibly friendly and the doctor was nice enough and did a thorough exam dealing with the issue I was having. However, he walked up to the front desk afterwards and demanded payment immediately. So incredibly unprofessional, rude, and inappropriate. I somewhat understand collecting payment upfront, but only if you have warned of that service in advance, and then let the front desk lady who is dealing with me already do her job by asking me. Dr. Checroun did not walk away or say \""""bye\"""" or \""""nice to meet you\"""" or \""""hope you are feeling better\"""" ..he just stood there until I handed over payment...as though he really doubted I would ever pay! Is he that bad of a doctor that he can't possibly trust someone to pay the 100.00 for the appointment or is such a bad doctor that he needs this one bill paid now because he has no patients who would ever return after their experience with him? They have my SS, my address, my ID, my insurance card (which they take my insurance)...SEND me a bill after it goes through my insurance and wait for me to mail in my payment like every other medical office. At the very least, thank me and say bye as you leave and don't come across desperate for money - let your front office billing staff demand the upfront payment. But honestly, no where on your forms does it say upfront payment is demanded...every other medical office I go to in Scottsdale and Phoenix for the last 10 years has sent me a a bill after running insurance. There is no wonder now why you were the ONLY ophthalmologist in scottsdale to have an opening that morning!" 0
+"Stay away!!! Horrible manager failed to renew our lease do to an elderly couple below us complaining about us walking in the apartment that called our handicapped child an \""""animal\"""" For the rent cost you can live somewhere A LOT nicer!" 0
+"Yum, Yum and......did I say, \""""Yum!?\"""" I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. I met my girlfriend for lunch the other day, and as usual, the service was quick, the food good, (with large portions), and the cost very affordable. I had the Sedona panini and it was really good! Definitely a \""""go-to\"""" eatery! Parking can be a little tight, just be careful!" 1
+Don knows how to treat a customer. Outstanding customer service and products are the best. Honest, reliable and trustworthy. I agree with the other post that rate this business 5 stars. I will not take my vehicle any place else. 1
+Woo Loo Loo!\n\nIt's official. I'm now a part of the Monk's Club. I'm stoked! Wait, who says that? I'm totally showing my age, huh?\n\nI love beer! 1
+Wine snobs need not enter. This place is not for you. I've been coming here for awhile, and Papago is the BEST place in the valley to get the best beers.\n\nThey do their own beer & keep it on tap, which is great. Plus, they'll spend as much time as you want talking to & educating you on their various styles on tap. The folks at Papago also showcase other great brews on tap.\n\nPapago also has roughly 400 different bottled beers in coolers. If you ever wanted to really explore different beers from the country and Europe, you can really go at your own pace here. I don't think I've found a better selection of beers. As a bonus, you can get 6-packs to go!\n\nThe best part of the place is the atmosphere. It is definitely a beer bar - not overly crowded, relaxed, games lying around, random stuff at the front of the bar. You can just sit, savor and relax here. A long time ago, they didn't have a kitchen & let you order in Pizza & stuff, but their kitchen does make some tasty food now.\n\nPapago is one of the best gems in the valley, and they serve some great beer! It is worth the trip. 1
+Best place for beer in the Phoenix area, hands down! Great craft beers on tap and amazing selection of bottles for breweries around the US. Make your own 6 pack and bring it home if you want.\n\nThe buffalo chicken pizza is also really good. 1
+Holy crap, the best hole in the wall hidden gem of a beer and pizza place. Nestled in with a nightclub and improv theater place, Papago Brewing is a wonderful spot to get a good meal. We always come here after a race in Phoenix, eating our weight in bread and never feeling guilty.\n\nThey have quite the tap list with excellent variety, also including their own brews.\n\nIf what's on tap doesn't sound appealing, they have 8 convenience store-style coolers with TONS of beer that you can purchase and drink with your meal.\n\nTry the beer bites- little pieces of pizza crust smothered in herbs and parmesan cheese, served with two dipping sauces (you choose between ranch, thai peanut sauce, marinara, buffalo, etc). They are excellent.\n\nFor dinner, my husband and I usually split a large garden salad and a large pizza. \nThe salad is wonderfully fresh and chock full of veggies- tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and it comes with a good dose of dressing (on the side). In my opinion, nothing is worse than getting a great big salad of awesme greens and only having a thimble full of bleu cheese dressing. Come on, really?\n\nWe've had the Thai Chicken pizza, which is good but a little on the spicy side, and I also leave off the cilantro. The other go-to is a make your own with ham, mushrooms and green chiles. YUM. The crust is thin, but not like cardboard, and the red sauce compliments the pizza, it doesn't overpower the dish. \n\nWhen they get busy, service can be a little slow, but we've been there in the middle of a U of A/ASU football game and it's never been really bad. Patience is worth it in this place, the food and beer and atmosphere is just awesome. 1
+Horrendous service - went based on a recommendation from friends. It was hard to find, and should have stayed hidden. \n\nThe service was horrible - I rarely leave less than 20%, but this time it was warranted. The bartender refused to acknowledge my partner and I, and we were sitting in the bar area. She seemed overwhelmed. The menus that she finally gave us were sticky. It took her about another 10 minutes to get our beers. The pizza came before our beers, and there weren't a lot of people that she was helping.\n\nHorrible pizza with a sweet sauce, tons of unmelted cheese, and extremely thick crust. Now mart of that may be personal preference to have a thin crust, but at least everything on the pizza should melt, and it should not be a mix of sweet and savory.\n\nStay away from their beers on tap - all of them were extremely sweet. If you do find yourself here, go for the variety of beer from different breweries in the cases. 0
+This place is great. Keep in mind if I were just rating the beer, this place would get 5 stars. This place always has a FANTASTIC selection of brews. The food is pretty good, not great and it's got a divey atmosphere. The beer chess has remanants of old patron's beers... ugh, but this place is fun and caters to like every type of beer taste. Ignore the strip mall location, and enjoy. 1
+I truly enjoyed my visit to Papago brewery. I'm not a big beer fan, but when I moved to AZ I tried the orange blossom at Total Wine and I fell in love with it!! we had never been to the brewery so we finally decided to go today. We ordered orange blossom and I also tried the 'raspberry kombucha', which was a sour beer... both were absolutely delicious! I had a feeling the food would be lame because of the generic options but everything was veryyy good. My group ordered the Thai chicken pizza and the buffalo chicken pizza and I had the chicken pita. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food!! the chicken and pita were warm and the tzatziki was good (I make a mean tzatziki so I would know!!). They are more than willing to let you try samples before ordering a beer :):) They have darts and a very 'southwest az country' atmosphere... and plenty of beer for sale. You can also bring growlers to have them fill w fresh tap beers. Great place! 1
+Papago is my favorite place to go for drinks with friends and family. They have new beers on tap every night. They let you sample their beer so you can make sure you like it. They have a large freezer section with over 50 beers to choose from along with the beers on tap. They have board games, darts and a big screen TV to watch the game on. I highly recommend Papago for a low key night out with friends! 1
+This is definitely not a place I would recommend. The lady giving me my pedicure cut me twice! Although the owner was very friendly the lady giving me my mani/pedi was rude. I definitely agree with the other reviewers in regards to the clealiness of the salon, it's pretty dingy on the inside. I will definitely not be going back. 0
+This is not to bash anyone. To be honest I really like Vi Vi, she ALWAYS remembers me and talks to me on a personal level, and she is very patient. But no amount of niceness in the world can make that wait bearable. I went in on Friday the 21 of December, I waited 40 minutes JUST to be seated. I remember she said come early because they are usually busy in the evening, well it worked perfect because I was heading to San Diego that evening. I went in around 2:09 PM, I was greeted by her husband. (Vi was in the back) he told me it would be a 20-30 minute wait which was an obvious lie. Another person came in right after me he told her a 30-40 minute wait. Little did I know that wait time was for me. They pass up A LOT of business people won'[t wait. And I personally don't blame them. To top it off because there is a wait they aren't through at all but have no problem charging me 65 bucks for a pedicure, and full set. I don't have any problem playing for good service but this service could be a LOT better. I have been going here for about three months, and I always tip. I am not a bad customer but for the money I pay I expect a lot more. \n\nMy advice find another place? I promise you won't regret it. 0
+"I was just at US nails, and I was really unimpressed. I used to come here all the time, and they used to be so friendly. I took one of my family members to get their nails done for their birthday. Right after she cleaned my niece's nails while my niece was still in the chair, she told me the total amount of money due. I said, \""""okay, thank you, I will pay in cash.\"""" Then, the lady insisted that I pay right then and there at the chair. I responded,\""""I've been here many times, and I've always paid after...has that changed?\"""" She responded, \""""yes.\"""" However, everyone else paid AFTER their nails were completed. I felt like that was unfair, very, very unfair. Plus, I thought that was really unhygienic of her to handle cash in the middle of cleaning and polishing my niece's nails. My niece received the French styled nails, and the lady left white smudges on the un-tipped parts of the nails. I am thoroughly disappointed." 0
+"This place sucks!donkeys ass..I was a frequent flier as I reside down the street!i always gave them a pass after a day or 2 my polish would chip cuticles still visible etc..all because they were the closest place to get My nails!NOT anymore!as soon as u walk in they Bombard u\""""waxing ,manicure,pedicure ?gel regular?Jesus ur foot is barely in the door!blah!i had one episode that really turned me off completely!i took my business 10 mins away to Kens nails!!" 0
+I love Jamba Juice. I hate Jamba attitude. \n\nJamba deserves 5 stars for its array of flavors, boosters and options for juice, smoothie, etc. Yet, when the manager stands there and patronizes you and seems to be annoyed that you want to cash in on a free 16 oz jamba juice (from a promo card that was a gift from another Jamba manager), then I have a problem. This Jamba is worthy of only 2 stars because, let's face it, the teens behind the counter know how to make a mean peanut butter moo'd smoothie and instruct you that the straw tends to get stuck to the bottom of the cup. So, instead of sucking up all the air in the room, you can dutifully swirl the yummy cup contents and exercise the straw enough until the Jamba froth touches your tongue. \n\nI'll definitely be going back for the peanut butter smoothie. I just won't be going back to this Jamba Juice. 0
+The food is ok. Definitely not worth the wait though. We sat here for nearly an hour while the restaurant emptied out, being told that the manager said no one could be seated yet. 0
+"Terrible customer service, we ordered food to go, and after specifically asking if one particular item was in the bag and be assured that it was by the server, it definitely was not. When we called to ask about having the money for said item refunded to our card, we were told that we could come get it, but they will not refund our money. Seriously who has time to drive back and forth due to their mistake? And to add insult to injury, when we opened up \""""Caesar salad\"""" that we had ordered vegetarian specifically, it had bacon on it, and the lettuce was half brown. I will never go to this Denny's again. Well at least we know which Denny's in the crappy Denny's in south scottsdale now." 0
+ugh it gets SO busy during the peak hours. ive had to wait for a cardio machine several times. maybe i'm spoiled by the other gyms i go to but i hate how you can't listen to the tv when working out or control what channels are on. yes, it's cheap but having to wait when you've spent 20 minutes psyching yourself up to go to the gym kind of ruins the work out. parking can be really annoying too. i went to a few classes..not GREAT but not horrible. recommend body works plus abs if you are looking to be sore the next day. 0
+"Well I used to like this mall, however, they have \""""new\"""" owners.The prior owner and manager turned out to be a real crook and stole revenue from many dealers. This all happened about a year - year and half ago. After a big fallout, nearly half the mall moved out. Enter the \""""new\"""" owners, who I hear are from Texas? These people have tons of stuff, that apparently they have been selling out of state prior, most of it is from their own collections one could gather? Slowly they have been staging their merchandise to look like individual collections and dealers for months. Over the past year what was left of the original dealers have since moved out, to other malls. The prices are higher than all the malls in Arizona. Perhaps they think they are in California? Santa Fe? They run an Auction service through the mall, but be careful, a good amount of the action items come from the floors and walls of the mall. They also have an Antique Store on eBay under the store name: Continental Collectibles and under the seller name of azantiquecentre. Just check out there eBay approval rating...OVER 500 NEGATIVE ratings from customers. It's almost unheard of to have a rating under 90% (their rating is 87%) on eBay without doing something wrong. Pretty sad if you ask me? So this afternoon I venture into their store, I have not been in the place for 6-8 months prior. On my way out, I was \""""Detained\"""" because they thought I had stolen a piece of art on July 1st. They had a blurry security camera photo that was kinda close but as I pointed out, without my reading glasses on, that there were MAJOR differences. But they called the Scottsdale police anyway. I'm 68 year old male and have never been arrested for anything in my life. I was shocked that they would not spend a few seconds comparing the photo with the person standing in front of them. After an hour of questioning and harassment the cops let me go. A bad experience in a bad Antique Mall that will remain bad as long as it's current owners and manger run it. If you don't think so, then just ask all of the former dealers that use to rent spaces from them. Currently I think there are maybe three or four left. 90% of that inventory comes from these \""""new\"""" owners." 0
+My room mate and I go in frequently to grab coffee and a bite. They have some great flavored coffees at their coffee bar....(my roomie even thinks they're better than Starbucks!)...and cheaper! The food is pretty good too...not the best..but pretty good. They have tables outside that make for good places to sit and read when it is nice out..... 1
+This location is awful! HORRIBLE customer service. Not one employee smiled at us or greeted us. After we already ordered they told us that they were out of the pumpkin shmear, (which is the only reason we went) and we told them that we would like a refund and we will go to a different location. They rudely gave us a refund and while we were walking out told us that the pumpkin season was over and would not find it anywhere else. Why would they not inform us of this before we ordered and before our refund. Not to mention that advertisement of the pumpkin items are located all over their store. Because of their extremely poor customer service, we will never be returning to this location, and I suggest you save yourself from a bad mood and find a different location as well. 0
+This is actually a Shell gas station with a CircleK convenience store. I like this Gas station because it's never crowded, has a lot of pumps, and it's convenient to get to. The Market is always clean and has a fairly good beverage/coffee station. 1
+"I must say... Arby's is one if the only \""""fast food\"""" joints I go to and my favorite. I live within two blocks. HOWEVER. EVERY time I've been to this location, it's the WORST Arby's experience ever. I get the sand thing every time. Ultimate blt market fresh meal with curly fries and tea. Seems easy, right? Not so easy. Every time I've come here (again it's within one minute) I'm disappointed. Either tiny bacon bits instead of bacon strips, minimal bacon, or tonight !!!!! They had the nerve to serve my market fresh blt sandwich on a regular bun with roast beef. Roast beef!!!! I understand it was probably a new girl, but come on!!!! I didn't even eat it. My boyfriends onion rings were so hard they were worse than a Funyun, but not as tasty. I guess I may have to drive next door to jack in the box instead and risk the gut rot the next day. I believe it will be worth it." 0
+We purchased a used 2011 Volvo C30 two years ago. I have taken the car in now three times at the recommended service intervals. The last time I was in, I had a pretty rotten experience with the service advisor, and when I went in this time I was 'armed for bear', expecting another rude confrontation. Luckily my service advisor was Brandon Bonds. Brandon was very polite and professional. He complimented me on the car, and at every step in the process made it seem as if I was the only customer he had that day (not the case, they were very busy). I got a ride home with Maria, who was a recently hired employee. She had a great attitude, and I enjoyed our conversation immensely. To my surprise, when Brandon called to tell me later in the day that the car was ready for pickup, he had Maria pick me up and deliver me back to the dealership. Now THAT'S service. 1
+The people that work there dont care about their job at all. I'm Pregnant so at 8 pm when happy hour comes my boyfriend and I like to go get a shake and malt. Every time I go through the drive through I always ask politely to put extra malt in. But it seems the one guy shaun is the only one who seems to understand when I ask for extra malt I mean extra malt. I am now to my point of not even coming to sonic to get anything since the employees dont Care. The other thing that makes me crazy is when we get the receipt they put on it that they charged me for the exrtra malt but we still dont get extra malt. Customer service is semi okay some of the girls need to stop being braty and except the fact that they work at sonic. 0
+"Went through during a \""""Happy Hour\"""", so was please to get a large Slurpy for $1.18.\n\nUnfortunately, the waitress made a big deal out of making change, She gave me back $3.18 out of $5. \n\nMy fault for not checking, but as I pulled away, I definitely felt she was trying to short change me...just did not want to stop and look until I was at a light down the road.\n\nOn top of being short changed, she borrowed a $1 from another girl who was in training...my guess is that girl never got the $1 back.\n\nThe Slurpy was lousy." 0
+Yeah...\n\n\nOverpriced, greasy, and not really that British.\n\nHowever, they have AMAZING Bread Pudding.\n\nSimply incredible bread pudding.\n\n\nA more detailed review...\n\nBeer was way too expensive, service was slow, even for sitting at the bar, the fish fell apart, fries were cold and lumpy ( were not CHIPS), NO FULLERS.\n\nThe good? The relish served with the Ploughmans, and the bread pudding was amazing, warm, served with fresh nutmeg, awesome custard.\n\nHowever, in the end, that's the only reason why this place gets a star.\n\nAvoid this, pay less and get better food in Tempe, at Rula. 0
+My wife and i came in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. There were six people in the bar. The service was very slow. It took over 15 min to get a beer\n\nI had the fish and chips. The fish came out very soggy and chips were soggy as well. \n\nMy wife had the cottage pie. This came very dry as well. There was no gravy at all\n\nOverall i dont think we will be back here any time soo 0
+I do most of my grocery shopping at Fresh & Easy, but that's a small place, so I tend to pick up what they don't have (or are out of) at this Fry's. It's close to my apartment which makes it easy to get to. However, it's close enough to a busy intersection at McDowell and Hayden, that if you go heavy traffic times, it's hard to get out of. The parking lot is also annoying to navigate through, and people tend to leave their carts all over the place. It would be nice if the employees did a better job of cleaning up those carts. \n\nIt's a decent enough supermarket. It's a good size, and tends to everything that I'm looking for in stock. Produce is a real hit or miss. Sometimes I pick up something and it expires in a day or two, other times it lasts a week or two. You just got to luck out and shop there when it's fresh. I think (like most grocery stores) Fry's gets its produce on Wednesdays and Fridays, so shop during the late afternoon on those days. \n\nThe store is clean, but nothing spectacular. It seems like other grocery stores in the area are trying to class up, but Fry's remains exactly what you'd expect it to look like. The class of shoppers kind of reflects that at this location. When compared to Fresh & Easy, the nearest Safeway, and even another Fry's a couple miles north, I tend to notice quite a few people with mullets here. 0
+Not only did these assholes give me carne asada burritos when i ordered pollo, they looked guilty while I was ordering it so instead of just telling me they were out of chicken they gave me beef which I havent eaten in over 10 years thinking I would fall for it. I will never give them my business again. Think before you act assholes. 0
+I'm not exactly sure why, but Fiesta Burrito blows away the 'somebody-bertos' which are all over the valley.\n\nMy first clue that this place would be better than the average was seeing the fire truck and ambulance parked outside. Firefighters are typically great cooks, and if they are eating at a place, it is a great sign.\n\nMy most recent visit, I was hungry, in a hurry, and wanted something tasty. I was in the area and hit Fiesta Burrito. I got a carne asada burro and a plain cheese crisp. Even though the line of cars was six deep, the line moved smoothly and before I knew it, I was paying for my lunch.\n\nGetting back to the office, I was pleased to discover a tasty burro and the cheese crisp was very good. Please note, this is not America's or Gallo, but it is good in a pinch. As a bonus, you're eating at a place called 'Party Burrito'! How can you lose?\n\nGive it a shot, you will not be disappointed. 1
+"Fiesta is definitely my favorite of the fast food Mexican places in town. I actually eat their food sober, although after a night in old town the burritos are even tastier, if that's possible. \n\nI usually get a breakfast burrito with ham, eggs, cheese and pico. Their carne asada is pretty good too, but it tastes more like ground beef than steak to me. I like to add rice and get a side of sour cream, and for a mere $5 they are definitely filling. \n\nMy only gripe is that Fiesta isn't open 24/7 or offer the late night hours that some of the other -beto's do (they're open til 3am on Friday which is great, but 2am on Saturdays and 1am during the week). I work at a bar and sometimes don't get off work until 2:30 or 3am and am disappointed when Fiesta is closed \""""early\""""." 1
+Sub Par at best, Carne Asada plate two bland pieces of steak, tough and you have to chop it up yourself, the rice is bleh. I live down the street and I thought I would give this place a second chance due to construction on McDowell Rd, I'll continue going to LosBetos from now on. Even the photos on their drive thru menu look bland. 0
+OK, I've only been once. The GF and I were in search of a happy hour in the area. Flicka's was a huge disappointment!!! They didn't have any food specials on the day we went, and the drink specials were limited to domestic beers. Ugh! Maybe it's livelier at night, but our afternoon experience was bad. The food was bland bar food, and the nachos had already started to cool and congeal by the time they arrived at our table. Big disappointment. 0
+I hate bringing down a once 4 star review to one star, but it had to be done. If we ever go back, I'll see if it still stays the same.\n\nI went back a couple of weeks ago with my metal arts friends...and I have to say what a difference it was. Literally night and day.\n\nOur server was surly and pissy...the food was just appallingly bad...Flicka was nowhere to be found. Service was slow and it wasn't even busy. A whole...4 tables including ours?\n\nThe only remotely good thing about that night, though it's still NOT enough to make me give Flicka's 2 stars, is the checks were all split and correctly done.\n\nMaybe the employees decided to take a break since the owner wasn't there? Whatever it was, we won't be going back. 0
+"I went to Flicka's to see a friend's band play. There was one server who only appeared to be clearing away empty glasses and plates. I never saw her taking a drink order. I went to the bar where there were two very over worked bartenders. I asked for a drink and was told they don't carry that brand of gin. I then asked for a Kiltlifter beer...again, they don't carry that beer. Was finally able to get a beer that I liked and went back to our table. \nShortly after, the \""""bouncer\"""" said he had a party of 50 or 60 people coming in and he would have to take our table...\nOverall, I did not think that Flicka's had anything to recommend it." 0
+Dr. Sura and her staff are the best. I have been taking my dog there for years. The prices are reasonable and I can always get an appointment when I need one. I do participate in the wellness plan because it is a good deal if you take your pet for regular health care. It also saves you money if your pet requires prescription food. Most of all Dr. Sura discovered a cancerous tumor in my dog and because of her quick action she made a quick recovery and is still cancer free one year later. I highly recommend Family Pet Hospital. 1
+Been here quite a few times when I lived near Old town. Shame we moved to south Gilbert but I still call Harpers if I have problems with my plants. Mark has helped me numerous time over the phone with lots of patience and knowledge. I would probably drive 45 mins to come here next time I need my nursery fix instead of my local nursery. 1
+I'm still waiting to contract salmonella or bird flu from the warmed over, heat-lamp-lit, community-sized tubs o' food. Fortunately that has not happened yet.\n\nAll I could think about during my running race were dancing sausages and galloping bacon strips greeting me at the finish line. So of course that prompted me to desire unlimited amounts of each, which led us to Hometown Buffet. I wanted classy, so we went to the Hometown Buffet in Scottsdale. I dragged my friends here kicking and screaming.\n\nThe pancakes were disgusting and bland. Didn't have the French toast but it was visibly crusty and overcooked. Hash browns were ok. Orange juice was the worst watered down crap I have ever had. The eggs? I wouldn't even think of it. \n\nThe crowd and decor? Just what you would think. Large and in charge baby. And old too. Our weights and ages combined were about 200 pound lighter and 20 years younger than any other party there. With all due respect, our sweaty, race-weary table probably smelled the worst.\n\nI knew what I was getting into, but I wanted unlimited bacon and sausage - which along with the fried chicken were good, btw. And there you have it. 0
+I took my mom here for her birthday dinner cause its where she wanted to go and we havent been there in a while. I don't know if it was the over burnt roast beef, the under cooked chicken, or the shoe leather they tried to pass off as steak, but coming back here after 8 months left a very bad taste in my mouth. My family and I use to come here all the time when I was younger and the food was great, the atmosphere was wonderful and the staff was very friendly. This use to be the place to be, now I would gladly spend the extra $3 and waist the gas to go to a different golden buffet (Golden Corral). Do not waist your time and money on this place anymore, Trust me I won't. I would rather eat out of the dumpster behind Taco Bell than ever eat at this Hometown buffet again. You have lost a lifetime customer, and anytime your name comes up in conversation, I may just puke. 0
+Slow service and occasionally rude people working. I know it's only McDonalds but what happened to pride in work, whatever that work may be. 0
+Craving some sort of shake or mocha thing, went through the drive through alleyway and the New Smores Shake stuck out like a sore thumb. Got the medium for $3.39 and it was a very large shake with straw and spoon and whipped cream and choc. syrup involved. The graham crackers and marshmallows were in shake form with choc. ice cream and I mostly used the spoon to devour the thing at home. Very good treat once in awhile and it's probably a limited item, so get it now. 1
+My husband and I have been here 4 times in the last 2 years and each time it was wonderful. We have always had great service and the food is divine. I actually crave the house dressing they have!!!\n\nMy favorite is the crab and scallop stuffed lobster. It is so tasty! Love the atmosphere, it's where we go for special dates. The wait staff cracks your crab legs and lobster for you - that rocks. At the end of the meal they bring you warmed moist lemon towels to take the sea food smell off of your hands.\n\nThe only negative: they charge for refills of sodas. Order water instead. 1
+This restaurant is WAY over priced for the quality of food presented. Starting with the salad, the flavor of the ranch dressing was off... bad after taste. The halibut cheeks had no flavor and tasted like cardboard. The rice pilaf tasted like Uncle Ben's and the veggies were way over cooked and cold. No redeeming value for anything on the plate. Save your time AND money... It's not worth the walk downstairs. 0
+Went there this past weekend and had Steak & Lobster. Really love the taste of the food and customer service was great. 1
+"My grandparents came into town from Florida and wanted to go to dinner. Their absolute favorite food is seafood and being that they live in a place where great seafood is available everywhere, I wanted to take them someplace that would not disappoint. Anytime I have ever asked anyone where to get good seafood at in Arizona, the answer has always been The Salt Cellar. \n\nI want to start off by saying the service staff in every aspect was stellar. We showed up with one more person than we had anticipated and the hostesses were quick to make the last minute accommodation. The ladies in your bar were so sweet, and our server was amazing. \n\nIn regards to the food, my sister and I ordered oysters on the half shell, which were the best we have ever had. My mom got the crab stuffed shrimp and really enjoyed it. My sister and I also split the crab legs and filet. Unfortunately, this is where things take a different direction. Crab legs were great, but the medium filet was not seasoned at all and was chewy. My fifteen year old son got the filet and shrimp. He liked the shrimp, but said the steak was not good, and he usually likes, and will pretty much eat everything with no complaints. My grandfather's fish was overcooked, and my grandmother's fried shrimp was soggy. We had cold veggies on our plates that tasted like they were warm at one time, but had sat out for quite awhile. \n\nLet me just say, money is not the issue here. Our bill was 317 dollars after tip, for an average of about 53 dollars per person. Totally reasonable for a great meal. When it comes to amazing food, service and atmosphere I would pay double that. I do realize this is a seafood restaurant, however for the amount of money that is being charged I would expect to leave feeling that EVERYTHING was amazing. I originally thought about going to The Keg which is similarly priced. I have ordered different steak and seafood dishes there many times and each time said to my husband, \""""Oh my God. I loved every part of that dinner!\"""" However, I wanted to take my grandparents to a local restaurant and not a chain restaurant that they could go to anytime in Florida. After hearing the great things about this restaurant, I decided to take a chance and go here instead. I was honestly SO surprisingly disappointed and to be frank, embarrassed that I suggested it. It was just, eh. Everyone left saying \""""It was ok, but not great.\"""" My mom and sister who also live here said it was totally not what they had expected. \n\nI did not want to tell the server about this in front of my whole family when he asked how everything was, not to mention we were in a hurry and could not have had our dinners remade at that time had they offered. So I decided to return home and email the manager. In her response she just proceeded to tell me that the issue is their food supplier and not the preparation. She made absolutely no attempts to regain our service. I would have given this restaurant at least three stars but after receiving her reply bumped it down to a 1." 0
+I started going to Salt Cellar years about ten years ago. It has been my favorite restaurant in Arizona. It is disappointing to see all of the bad reviews on here, because my experience has always been great. The king crab legs are my favorite thing on the menu, besides the shrimp San Remo appetizer which is a must have! I will say, the prices have increased dramatically, so I have not been back in quite some time for dinner. I always start at the bar, and then sit down for dinner. I would go more often and sit at the bar for a drink, appetizer and salad, but you are not allowed to order salad in the bar area. Lou was our favorite bartender for years, and unfortunately he is no longer there. The last time I went, the new bartender was very rude to the people who I was with. I felt embarrassed because they were unhappy with the service, after I just talked the place up. I am guessing over time the inviting atmosphere has changed, and attendtion to detail along with great service has been replaced with making money. 1
+If this place was in chicago it would lose business to red lobster! The food is ok but the quality of service could be better at a 4yr olds tea party. If you like this place then you prob also like long johnsilver, and ass in the box. Bread was cold, vegetables are better from seamer bag, and ask for extra salad with your dressing. Good luck 0
+I first ate at the Salt Cellar as a child with my parents. I have a nice memory of having lobster. It was fun to go to a restaurant underground, and at the time (in the 80's) it was considered a really fancy place to go. \n\nSo that was the 80's and unfortunately, Salt Cellar is stuck in the 80's. It still was kinda cool going down the stairs to the restaurant, but it felt like the air wasn't clean. Seemed dank. The bar looked nice, but the lighting in the restaurant were those weird orange ones. Mood lighting? Seemed depressing and old. The pictures on the wall looked like were the same ones that were there in the 70's. This place needs a make over!!!\n\nWe were seated and they took my fiance's drink order. He was very clear about no water in his old fashioned. It was served with water. He sent it back, and it came back the same way. Finally he just ordered straight bourbon. \n\nMy fianc\u00e9 had oysters and I had halibut ceviche. The oysters were gritty. The ceviche had a very sour taste and was loaded with red peppers. I think they used lemon instead of lime. I couldn't finish it. Nasty!\n\nMain course I had the Salmon Oscar. The salmon was amazing, but it was ruined from being drowned in a very bad hollandaise. It tasted like glue. No lemon flavor. It was just bad! I squeezed some lemon on it to try to fix it, but it was not working. Too much sauce and it was just awful!\n\nMy fianc\u00e9 ordered halibut cheeks that were pretty good, but the vegetables were so over cooked and drowned in butter. The baked potato was decent. \n\nI felt sick from the nasty hollandaise so we got the check and left. Disappointing!\n\nSalt Cellar is stuck in the past and in need of a makeover. I was afraid of this, but went for nostalgic reasons. Too bad. We won't be back! 0
+"So when i first moved here all the punk/rock folks i met were like \""""dude, you gott a check out the rogue. best dive bar around\"""". But apparently they hadnt been there in a while as now its an emo/dance dive with pretty snooty patrons. Maybe I went on a bad night but was totally bummed as it has all the makings of an awesome dive. Its dark, the drinks are cheap, and theres room for great bands. It was indy rock night or some BS when i went. Not a pleasant experience. I cannot stand dudes in girl's jeans." 0
+Great Place to see a show! Generate Rogue Bar Playlists at http://www.playlisthq.com/default.aspx?VenueID=104666&VenueName=Rogue%20Bar !! 1
+i had the opportunity to speak with the owner and am highly impressed! i love love dive bars...i wish i could say say this was a dive bar...it was clean, fun, eclectic, and impressive! a dive bar with class..comfort from the minute i walked into the door..and manny made sure i had a great experience! i highly recommend visiting this place if you want first class experience with the ultimate relaxed vibe..cant wait for my return! 1
+Had a shirt taken to them to be serviced three times, and still they did not dry-clean it. I would hav been better off doing it myself in my sink at home. 0
+never realy had to go here because i always shop at fry's but when i did it was for redbox or i used their moneygram service when i had a car payment to make if i was lazy and didn't send it by mail staff was pretty cool 1
+You cannot beat this hotel's accomodations and location for the price. I stayed for 3 nights at a rate of $41 per night. My room was clean and orderly. Television, internet connection, fridge worked. The rooms were fairly up to date. I liked how they tried to be classy and equip the rooms with two mediocre bathrobes. I enjoyed the heated pool in the mornings, along with the bird chirping going on from the large bird cage nestled in the courtyard. 1
+Its a racket. 0
+Great course for beginners. It's not anything special and isn't kept up very well, but it's a good place to practice and a great course to walk. 1
+"The reason why I frequent The Water Mart is rarely for water. I have filled up water cooler jugs here a couple times and the water is as good as any reverse osmosis water is going to be. And if I remember correctly, it costs like a buck to fill up a 5 gallon jug. And they provide carts to help transport your filled jugs out to your car, the friendly staff will even do the heavy lifting if your not able to physically, so thats dope. But let me get to the real reason why Water Mart kicks ass. Remember, when you were a child going to Thrifty's and getting a scoop are two of rocky road ice cream or whatever was your favorite flavor? Well if you don't then I'm sorry but I do. I also remember when Thrifty's became no more and with it my scoops of Thrifty's brand rocky road ice cream. In the following years, every now and then, friends and I would reminisce and yearn for Thrifty's ice cream after pulling some bongs and the horrible side effect of the drug, \""""the munchies\"""", would have us in its grasp. Well Thrifty's ice cream is back and available at this here Water Mart. So three cheers for Water Mart and Thrifty's rocky road ice cream. \nOh side note, they also have very good fruit smoothies available, made with fresh ingredients and come in several different fruit combo flavors. My favorite is, I can never remember its name, but it has apple juice, banannas, strawberrys in it and is quite yummy and freezer headache inducing. So go to Water Mart and leave without water, all the cool kids are doing it." 1
+VW has big ambitions for America. They want to significantly increase sales and produce the best mass-produced cars on American roads. Some have said they want to become the next Toyota (though that ambition now seems less austere). \n\nThe reality is, however, that they have no chance of doing that if people receive the kind of poor service that my girlfriend received from the Chapman VW service department last November.\n\nIn short, there was a transmission problem and though this should have been covered under a VW 10yr/100K powertrain warranty for her 2000 Beetle, the dealership would not honor this, and instead claiming that the issue was not covered.\n\nIn the end, the dealership charged her $568.07 for a fix that took nearly two business weeks to complete, during which time my girlfriend was without car. All the while, the service advisor, Kevin Fore treated my girlfriend with the kind of contempt and disregard that should have gone out with the age of feminism. To top it off, the mechanics left grease on the yellow interior paintwork. Classy.\n\nSo in short, shitty customer service + poor service time + $120/hr labor= recipe for disaster. VW would best be served to cease business with this dealer immediately. Run, don't walk VW! 0
+This place has nothing that interests me, and bad 'vibes' to boot. The only thing worth going here for was the amazing psychic, Barbara who got fired. Who knows why. I heard the owner is constantly firing psychics if they are not obedient enough. the owner of this WAS the owner of the Psychic Eyes in CA, hence the similarities. 0
+This place is a real Scottsdale secret! They are not fancy.\n\nJust a place that I think distributes to mostly high end restaurants, but will sell to the public also. Great prices and awesome access to source to high quality meat. I bunch of unmarked trucks out front and you walk into a basically a meat cutting center with a counter.\n\nThe guy who waited on me was very nice, knowledgeable and wanted to help me out even though I was not his biggest customer.\n\nI wanted half a tenderloin and he said if I could come back the next day he would save me the center from the cuttings. It was over 3 lbs of the best part for about $40! I will make 6 nice fillet mignon out of it....\n\nI can't wait to go back and try some other cuts and see what else he can hook me up with. 1
+Most rude service ever! Expect eye rolling and annoyance for asking any questions. Do not support businesses that do not understand customer service. I definitely WON'T! 0
+"This really is the best place to bring your car in AZ!! I drive from North North North Scottsdale just so I can work with Ray! I have a Suburban with a 100K miles. Ray has let's know what to do to keep the car in top working condition. He lets you know what \""""can\"""" be done on the car and what \""""needs\"""" to be done. All of which is at a fair price. If you are in search for a mechanic you can trust and build a long term relationship with - you just found your shop!" 1
+These guys are straight up honest! I had an issue that turned out to fortunately be nothing serious. They took my car in, inspected & tested it and didn't charge me a dime. I'm very impressed with these guys and if I need repairs in the future, I will definitely be coming here! Thanks guys! 1
+The food I was served was nasty. I will not go back there. 0
+BEWARE! They say free local delivery, only 2 miles away, tried to add $3.00 onto my bill! Thankfully I caught it and cancelled the order. They said 2 miles is was VERY, VERY far away. 0
+"HOLY SH*T!! I have never been so uncomfortable in my entire life!! I've been here quite a few times but today's visit has convinced me never to come back. \nOkay so I walk in , there are about 5 women getting pedicures and NONE getting manicures. Of course, I want a full set. The employees were kind of slow on getting me a nail tech...and oh my gosh, I have the worst luck because my nail tech was a horror. So let me explain....\nOkay, so first impression when he sits down in front of me: This guy looks like he has the flu. He was sweating and his eyes were drooping and he looked like he was about to vomit every other second. BUT if he wasn't sick, I have NO IDEA what the hell he was doing in the back of the shop. \nAs he applied the acrylics on my nails, he was shaking frantically and kept violently tapping my fingers everytime I moved them. I kept patient and calm until his palm started sweating. I wasn't okay with his body fluids all up in my fingernails so I asked \""""Are you okay?\"""" And he didn't respond. Awkward....so after a while, he asked me where I lived and I said \""""Scottsdale\"""" and he says \""""I thought you would have said south Phoenix, like with the crips and bloods\"""", then chuckled. \nLISTEN, I am not one to start confrontation by any means so I forced myself to stay calm until he was finished my nails. I paid him the $35 and left. He looked rather angry that I did not leave him a tip.\nI do not recommend this nail salon. I am very disappointed in the way the staff has treated me today and I think that I will travel to Tempe to have a decent nail experience." 0
+The setting is in your typical strip mall as is all the good places it seems these days. The place is small and the decor kind of sparse and cheesy Chinese but who cares, the food is what counts. It was all very good and the prices were very reasonable. I really enjoyed the General Tso's chicken, just the right amount of smice. My wife enjoyed her sesame chicken and we both had a fair amount of leftovers for lunch the next day. Has a small bar where you can get exotic cocktails. 1
+I heart Defalcos. The sandwhiches are always good and yesterday I had a bite of a friends pasta and it was delish. I have also purchased things from the store and they are always amazing. Four stars only because sometimes the wait is ridiculous. 1
+This is a great place for sandwiches. I had a cheesesteak last time I was there and it was great. The cheesesteak here is made with mushrooms, peppers, and provolone cheese. Everything I have tried here has always been very good. 1
+"The fiance was craving cheese steaks and our local burger/sandwich joint is closed on Sundays. So, we decided to try out DeFalco's. Reading the reviews, I saw that the wait time is sometimes an issue, so I called in our order in advance. The order consisted of 1 whole cheese steak w/ everything and 1 half w/ everything. \n \nUpon arrival, I was given the total of $21 and some change. Having seen the online menu with pricing, I was prepared for the bill to be somewhere around $15, so I was a little shocked when I was told it was over $20. I verified the order with the man and found that I was charged for and made one extra whole sandwich. I told the cashier that the order was incorrect, to which he said \""""I was the one who took the phone order and it was for 2 whole and 1 half sandwiches.\"""" He proceeded to grab the order slip and show me. I replied, \""""Well, I'm the person who called in the order and specifically asked for 1 whole for my finance and 1 half for myself.\"""" He stood there after my explanation as if expecting me to pay for the additional sandwich. After he realized that I was not going to pay for his mistake, he took the second whole sandwich back and rerang the bill. The new total came to $13.00+ tax, an amount within the range I was expecting to pay. \n \nEven though the sandwiches were delicious, we are hesitant to return. We may try DeFalco's again, only next time as walk-in customers" 0
+I love this place! The Meatball sandwich is great and so are all the pastas. Completely authentic and not gross like a cheapy Italian Restaurant.\nEverything is good from the bread, to the meatballs, to the side salad. Order the half portion or full portion of all their menu items and it will not disappoint. Expect to wait a 1/2 or more for your food to arrive though, it will not be done quickly but it will be worth the wait. Call ahead if you are in a hurry! The desserts are also delicious, not to mention it contains a market with a surplus of Italian ingredients to make your own meal at home. Your Italian Grandma would be so proud! 1
+Can't go wrong with the cheese steak 1
+Its amazing! little place best cheesesteaks! you have to try it! 1
+This place is THE best place for Italian Deli sandwiches in all of Phoenix (but located in Scottsdale) the bread is incredible! It's definitely an institution! Just GO! 1
+The best Italian deli in the Phoenix metro area hands down. Incredible value. 1
+Cheese steak sub was one of best ever. Lived in Philly for years and can't believe that this actually beats any cheese steak there. Located in an Italian grocery store / deli. Great atmosphere 1
+This is really an exceptional italian deli! Great sandwich's - great atmosphere. Would certainly come again when in the Scottsdale area. 1
+Horrible sums this place up! Stale bread with stale toppings. I will not give them a second try. 0
+all kinds of great sandwiches and pasta and desserts its like something from back east 1
+I had heard about this place for years but never went. Tragic I know! Just recently I discovered that it was literally walking distance from Jester'Z Improv where I work. Oh, how i must now make up for lost time!\n\nPop the Soda Shop is a true place of brilliants. They have a fantastic selection and a very knowledgeable staff. When you come to pops that is what you are looking for, product. And they have the best selection in town. \n\nA couple of recommendations. Doctor Eli's Blueberry, Jackson Hole Huckelberry, or really any thing in the Birch Beer section! 1
+Best church in the valley, Pastor Matt is awesome and is known to talk about topics most churches don't even bring up. For example equality for all people, divorce, addictions and much more. It's important as a community to be able to relate and talk about issues that are common in the world. He speaks from his heart, is educated and doesn't discriminate or push the church to have views about certain things. As a church the focus is about family, real life and topics that we can actually take home and utilize the skills they teach us about. It's really nice to call this church my home and I love to invite people because I'm not only a proud believer of Jesus but I believe in my church as well. 1
+Four stars for the lunch-time buffet. My team at lunch likes to eat here for lunch sometimes and I have to say it's pretty great for lunch. The buffet is much smaller than your typical Chinese buffet place, but everything in it is much higher quality. The dish with the fried fish is super-duper great.\n\nG&S has better-than-average atmosphere for a Chinese restaurant and their wait staff is attentive and fun. George himself is often there as well.\n\nMy family has eaten here a few times for dinner as well. I can't give G&S 4 stars for dinner, but I'd definetly give it 3.5 if I could. The portions are pretty big, the food is tasty, and the menu has a lot of stuff in it.\n\nI'm not sure how authentic G&S is, but I think it's one of the best places for Chinese lunch buffet in this part of Scottsdale. 1
+"I recently moved to the Valley and was excited to spend my first Christmas with friends and flip flops. For lunch, we went to Jasmine Tokyo. It. Was. Awesome! They had a wide range of sushi and a nice selection on the buffet. It was overpriced, but it was Christmas. We left there to meet our friend Jim for snacks and cocktails. He wanted to do an \""""early dinner\"""".\n\nHe made reservations here. Good thing... Place was packed! I guess all Asian places were packed on Christmas. We weren't hungry, but had a few beers and ordered a few items on the limited menu. I read on Foursquare the chow mein was good. It comes with chicken, shrimp, and pork. The chicken was the highlight of the dish. VERY impressed with the flavor and the price point was average. Oh, and we ordered some spring rolls. The mustard is HOT. You've been warned. \n\nWe had a great time, and the service was great. Before you leave, head over to the bar and ask. It's not that bad. (You'll know what I mean.) I would highly recommend this place to friends and family!" 1
+MSG heaven!!!! please be warned... If you have an allergy to MSG like I do. I get headaches when too much MSG is used. And tonight I got a very big headache from eating the food . When you taste the food... It's really obvious that MSG is and everything. Because the flavoring and the salty taste is the same throughout every dish.\n\nI'm always amazed at Americans love of really bad Chinese food. Chinese food in the USA at these kind of restaurant is not even close to what real Chinese food taste like.\n\nI lived in Asia for six years... One year in China. \n\n1) Pu Pu Platter... It was exactly as the name suggests. Everything is fried.... It was over fried and very hard. Was definitely not worth $14 for two people\n\n2) shrimp fried rice. Something that even a Chinese takeout place should not be able to mess up. The rice was mushy... It tasted like dirt. And the shrimp obviously was not fresh... And very salty. Vegetables used are frozen ... their not fresh. \n\n3) chicken lettuce wraps... Basically they use the same frozen peas and carrots for every dish they make. So they bought some minced chicken... And then threw some frozen peas and carrots in it. Loaded with MSG... And the only good thing about it was the sweet brown sauce.\n\nI read through many of the reviews... And I just don't understand how people can give this restaurant four or five stars. I've eaten here before and ate the buffet. I thought that I would give them another chance and actually eat for dinner service.\n\nIf this is the best Chinese food around as other reviews say... Then these people have never eaten good Chinese food before in their life.\n\nI've eaten better Chinese food at airport Chinese faster restaurants.\n\nit's really expensive... For what you get. No fresh vegetables... Everything frozen... And loaded with MSG.\n\n#disappointimg 0
+"It saddens me that I have to write this review because I had such high hopes for Always Unleashed. Their method for allowing the dogs to interact with each other and their pre-screening process for evaluating new dogs led me to believe that they truly cared about the quality of the stay that dogs had there; unfortunately I have found that is not the case. They do not dedicate the necessary staffing resources or have the proper controls in place in ensure that dogs have a healthy and happy stay at their establishment. Obvious signs of sickness go overlooked without apology and their is a seeming disregard for the trust that owners place with them to keep their dogs healthy. When I picked my dog up from Always Unleashed after a weekend stay I was immediately shocked at how malnourished he appeared and how lethargic he was acting, they simply stated that dogs play hard when they are there and that his behaviour was normal. When we got home it became even more obvious that my dog was very sick and probably had been for the duration of his stay there. He was vomiting and had horrible diarrhea, he wouldn't drink any water and when I weighed him I was shocked for find that in a matter of 3 days he had lost 10 pounds. Immediately (after measuring his weight loss), I took my dog to the veterinarian, on the way I called to ask if they had noticed anything out of the ordinary with his behaviour - I was told that he was very active the entire time, that he has eaten all of his meals, and that he didn't have any vomiting or diarrhea. When I pressed to find out specifics about his meals (which I was suspicious of because nearly half of the food that I sent with him was returned to me) I was again told that he had eaten his meals, when I explained that was impossible because he still had almost half of his food leftover and it was measured out exactly I was given excuses like \""""sometimes it is hard to watch all of the dogs\"""" and \""""sometimes we miss lunches because we are only used to feeding twice a day\"""" even though previously I had been assured that he had eaten every meal completely and that it had been specifically documented as such. When I asked again to have the owner check specifically with people that had interacted with Biscuit if he had signs of sickness like diarrhea and vomitting and when that may have begun I was told \""""well, it is really hard to tell because sometimes a dog may vomit and another dog will just eat it, so we won't notice\"""" and that there are too many dogs to be observant of each dogs bowel movements, and \""""I told them to watch for that type of thing, but it was about six months ago so I don't know if they are still implementing it\"""". At every question that I posed the owner was defensive without taking any responsibility, always looking for some way to demonstrate that it was not her or her establishments fault, I was never offered so much as an insincere apology. After tests the vet informed me that my dog was severely dehydrated, and that he had a foreign body in his intestinal tract, after confirming with an ultrasound that he had a bowel obstruction they took him to surgery to remove it. I am grateful to say that he is home with us now recovering. I do not blame Always Unleashed for whatever it was that my dog ate to obstruct his bowel (even though with appropriate supervision that could have been potentially avoided as well), but I do believe that my dogs symptoms should have been noticed much earlier so that he could have been treated sooner and gone through much less suffering. Also, I was blatantly lied to with regards to him getting the food we prescribed, and the story regarding his behaviour there changed from entirely positive that he was healthy the whole time to unsure at all of how he acted or even ate. If you are lucky enough that your dog doesn't run into any trouble while you are gone, then he probably would have a great time at always unleashed, but if you are unfortunate enough that your dog needs some extra help or care, they do not have the resources, know-how, or respect for the love of your dog, to take the necessary steps to take care of him properly. Any dog owner concerned with the health of their dog while they are away, should avoid this place at all costs." 0
+"I had thought Lifescape provided excellent medical care. At least that is what my neighbor told me. I paid $3000.00 to see Dr. Valderhaug as a concierge patient. I was told that this was for 1 year of personalized care. NOT the case. I saw her once for a long \""""meet and greet\"""", and than had one visit. I was ill, with some unknown GI issue. I called numerous times, and was referred to an ER. I was told by my doctor to check the waiting times on the computer to see which ER had the shortest wait times. Dr. V had no hospital privileges. Very nice person, but handing out other doctors business cards, and selling me dietary Supplements and Probiotics was about it. \n I now have excellent doctors that don't charge me for referrals. Yes, Lifescape did refund my $3000 after I asked them to. But, they wanted $129.00 for my visit with Dr. Valderhaug. I paid them for that. \nI am seeing a wonderful primary care physician now, who gives me any and all referrals for free. This place is a joke.\n\nIf you are a healthy person, with NO health problems Lifescape is for you." 0
+I have been to this location multiple times before with okay results. However, lately my visits to this store have been a huge joke. There is never anyone on the sales floor and I have to go hunt someone down if I want to check out. Additionally, they used to have so much more of a selection. Don't waste time or money here, go to a different store. 0
+Friendly staff and good service. May have been the dudes first day- he wasn't very quick, but still got the job done. 1
+This is probably the WORST einsteins ive ever been to and it sucks to write this because I am a huge fan of them. But the one on campus always gets my order wrong, the bagels are not fluffy and theyre tasteless and the staff are slow. Not going back to that one ever again 0
+I recently had a huge issue w/ a break job I had gotten done at Firestone (of all places). I Searched around the East Valley area to look for a mechanic that did great work. Found this this Mechanic right off of Yelp. Had to read all the reviews before making my decision to take my car in. Still a little skeptical!! I was hoping that the break job turned out okay as I was going to drive my car that same night to Tucson, AZ. And until this day the breaks are terrific. I would definitely recommend his work to anyone. 1
+"Not Bad sushi...very cool decor, a little too air conditioned...Definately a young good looking college crowd...and then us late 20 and 30 somethings..\n\nA group of 12 of us went in tonight, a Tuesday, (we are all out of towners just here for work) and we got a table and served relatively quickly. \n\nWe ordered the Tuna Tar Tar, Spicy Tuna Roll, Rainbow Roll and some Nigiri...all I like is the Maguro combo's and they were great, nothing special, but tasty. At the other end of the table they got these deep fried rolls with cream cheese and all that I don't consider real sushi, they were probably good but I didn't try them.\n\nThe prices are ok, the 3 of us with all our sushi and $3.25 Miso soups and a few beers was only $77, maybe I'm just used to paying more in the San Fran area that I live... \n\nThe best part was the T-shirts all the waitresses wear..they say\n\n\""""Will you still _____ me in the morning.\"""" ....I guess you fill in the blank." 1
+Some things never change.. unfortunately, RA on Mill Ave. is one of them. \n\nI went the other night for a Graphic Design networking event which involved drink tickets and my god, the bartenders could not have been more pissed that I ordered anything other than beer with them. If I would have known a Long Beach Ice Tea was such a pain in the ass I would have stuck with $1 Happy Hour Sake & Sopporo, but whatever. Sushi there is mediocre, I had a few different rolls, and nothing seemed very fresh. I cant say it was bad, but i've had much better in the valley. I think the appeal of this place is the happy hour specials they offer.. they do have good deals but overall I think RA cares more about image than good service & quality food. 0
+I have been here 3 different times twice earlier in the day during happy hour and once later in the evening. Every single time I've gone the service has been awful. It takes them forever to get your drinks, orders, etc. and whenever i have gone i have had unfriendly and uncaring servers.\n I have also encountered the portions of food being noticeably smaller than the other restaurants. I remember ordering the tempura ice cream and was amazed at how small the servings were. I am use to those suckers being quite a decent size and I have had it enough times to notice that food portion is smaller than usual.\n\nThis is by far the worst RA I've been to and I do agree it does reek like wet rag. I'd recommend the RA in Ahwatukee or on Val Vista and the 60. 0
+I really recommend only coming here during happy hour. That way you can eat enough to be full without going broke. My favorites are the Mango Lobster Roll served with kiwi wasabi sauce ($9) and the Viva Las Vegas Roll ($12 or $6hh). The service is pretty bad. I've had a couple bad experiences.\nThe ambiance in general is sometimes pretty off too. Once when we went the restaurant was unusually warm and the air felt really stuffy and smelled kinda like a burp. I have no idea what was going on but it almost made me sick. Very gross. Several other times the music is just too loud. I understand Thurs-Sat its more of a bar at night but when I go in on a Tuesday at 6:00pm its a little ridiculous that the hostess and I are screaming at each other yet still can't hear. She even acknowledged that the music was deafening but just kinda shrugged her shoulders about it.\nOverall this is a place I do return to every now and then even though I don't know why. The food is pretty good just don't expect anything service wise and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised. 0
+sushi is kinda like sex. or chocolate.\nthere are varying levels of quality,\nbut can it really be bad?\nI think RA is def. meh\nit's a little spendy\nit's usually pretty crowded w/ a lame coterie of student/yuppie/douche hybrids.\nit's sushi is good\nbut like i said, kinda hard to mess up......well....that's probably not true. I am sure if i tried to make sushi i could fuck it up royally\nbottom line: there are better places, and there are worse. if you like the mill ave crowd then please c'mon down and make it rain! 0
+The worst service ever. Over priced, mediocre and bland sushi. Not even worth the happy hour 0
+Worst customer service EVER!!! The place was pretty much empty. We arrived around 1pm. There was only 3 other occupied tables in the whole place. Our waitress took an hour to give us our drinks! Our first set of drinks was the chilled green tea, which we had to send back because it had the most strong burnt taste!! She never checked up on us, never gave us refills. When she came for our menu, we waited about 45min. and then another hour before we got the bill. We wanted to order more but decided to leave before it hit around dinner time!!! Not to mention it was definatley not worth the $80 of sushi we spent here!! The food was good but not great. We had better quality else where. Also their happy hour is only @ 8pm on Sundays. WILL NEVER RETURN. My actual review would be ZERO STARS. 0
+RA, your food is dependably consistent...most of the time, but why oh why do you provide such slow service. Seriously, of the 15 to 20 times I have eaten here, the servers always disappear...for like 20 minutes. Are they all addicted to cigarettes? Are there company meetings between customers when I visit? Is staff on staff flirting the best use of company time since they don't seem to care about their tips? You may be asking yourself, why do I eat here if the service is so awful? Answer: 1. This is the better Japanese food near my work, 2. the prices are reasonable, 3.hmmm now you have me wondering why...\n\nIf you are here for some food and not to get wasted, you're on your hour lunch break, or you actually want to have a nice meal with people you enjoy I would not recommend going to the RA on Mill. Service is unexpected. I have gone in when there are only two or three tables, ordered regular food (not even sushi), then waited for no one since my waiter was nowhere to be found then had to get to go boxes before I could even start eating because it took sooooo long.\n\nIf you can make it to another location however, I do like the lunch Bento boxes, great deal for the money. You get Miso (which I don't eat since they use fish) ((*Tip for other vegetarians: their Tempura sauce also contains fish)), uchi no salad (good when made right, I'll even order the full size as my entr\u00e9e sometimes), rice, a spinach gyoza, a vegetable spring roll, and your entr\u00e9e. When I ate meat I liked the Chicken Katsu or the Chicken Teriyaki (the sauce is very very light, almost too light though). I also like the Veggie Tempura (I just use a tiny bit of soy for the sauce). They have pineapple cheese wontons which are pretty tasty but I wouldn't order them outside of their happy hour prices. Their spicy chicken teriyaki udon packs a punch and is nose sniffing hot. Make sure to add in the extra red sauce from around the bowl to get the full experience. When I'm in the mood for some sushi I will order cucumber avocado rolls. They actually have a very good dessert...it's tempura fried ice cream (it's big so make sure you have someone to share it with), it's sliced into four pieces and served with a berry sauce. 0
+"We came here for a few drinks, so I cant speak for the food. Also, im not much of a sushi eater. The drinks tasted great, so good that I would have thought it was alcohol free if I hadnt known, definitely on the weak side. My fiance and her friend had the \""""60 oz\"""" fishbowl which in reality looked no larger than 40 oz and also seemed to be a virigin drink honestly. Also, the waitress wasnt too attentive and the music was so loud I could hardly speak across the table. Right above the place is \""""school of rock\"""" and the bass from the speakers at that venue were enough to be clearly heard inside of this restaurant and even vibrate the walls. Will I be back? Probably, but only because of the free $20 gift card.....free lunch!" 0
+I have been to RA a few times and 2-3 have been at this location. My most recent meal here was incredible.\n\nThe shishito peppers are a must-have. The ponzu sauce had us tipping the empty bowl over to lick, drink, and pour on our remaining rice. It was that good.\n\nWe tried the Pacific Roll, which is essentially the experience of eating fresh mango salsa. It's not what I would call sushi, but it was tasty and refreshing. The sashimi is solid as well. The lunch combo is ~$10 and they will mix and match any 7 pieces of tuna/salmon/yellowtail you want.\n\nThis location, located in downtown Tempe on Mill Ave, is a bit more of a club/bar style than the others I've seen. They play lots of upbeat club/remix/techno music at all times of day. The service was friendly and decent. 1
+My husband and I visited Ra for happy hour. Upon looking at their happy hour menu, I thought it looked great. Lots of food and drink variety for decent prices. \n\nThe blushing geisha cocktail was delicious and my husband enjoyed his Kirin. Unfortunately, the whole eating experience was underwhelming. \n\nThe Pacific Roll has potential. It tastes great, but it was very loosely rolled. Every bite fell apart either before we dipped it into the soy or in mid-dip. We had a lot of soy splashes on our table. \n\nThe asparagus salmon and spicy shrimp were both as bland as could be and chock full of minced stuff. Save the minced fish for off-brand fish sticks, people, please. We also ordered the seared tuna and the citrus yellowtail tapas. Both were just thin cut fillets of rawish fish with some foliage and sauce drizzle thrown on top. Meh.\n\nLastly, we sat on the patio, which is a back patio. It faces an alleyway rather than Mill Ave. And while it has a nice outdoor bar, it was chock full of smokers. I'm a non-smoker so I'm biased on this point, yes, but who smokes while eating sushi? Also, there is no air circulation back there. Just patio and alleyway, so all the smoke just hangs.\n\nI will give props to our server. She was prompt, polite, and delivered our order speedily. The speedy part was great because with all that smoke, we were dying to get out of there. 0
+I love this place. I came in alone after work and sat the the bar. There were a two bartenders working and both were very pleasant. I agree with everyone else that the food is overpriced but happy hour and reserve happy hour are the only times to go. I got a free edamame for checking in on four square which was nice and delicious. The sushi was fresh and the presentation was gorgeous. 1
+The non-sushi items were pretty impressive! I had a white fish taco that was absolutely delicious! The decor is pretty and the mood is very nice. I would like RA to bring down their happy hour prices-they are rather steep, and I don't appreciate the fact that they have 75 cents tagged on each price...it seems like an advertisement ploy to get you to think you're only paying $2, but in reality, you're almost paying $3. The sushi was not impressive-in the past, I heard that the cuts at RA were much bigger, but the sushi I had today was thin-more rice than tuna. The California roll fell short on size, flavor, and plating, and I had to go and ask for wasabi and ginger because none was given to us with our sushi. The ginger was also quite potent-more than the wasabi as far as heat. I wish it was pickled just a little longer. Please fix it RA! You're a pretty cool place! 0
+Got invited here for HH and dinner.\nWhen the fish n chips special is walleye...well, you just can't say no! The fish fry was awesome! I haven't had walleye since my father died, and his birthday is coming up, so it was a great tribute.\n5 generous pieces of fish came with super-crispy fries, tartar sauce as well as cocktail sauce, a side of coleslaw and...malt vinegar with the condiments! \nFour Peaks got it right. Though the fish was a bit greasy on the outside, it was really tasty and fried perfectly. There was not too much batter, so I could actually taste the fish. Having the malt vinegar to douse the fries with gets major cool points. Add a few dashes of salt and...mmmmyummy!\nThe coleslaw was, eh, nothing major. \nReally random crowd with many different types of people made me not cringe so much that I had been invited there. I avoid the ASU crowd like the plague. \nIt was a bit loud to have a decent conversation, but it *was* Friday.\nOh, and I got a parking spot right out front. How can you beat THAT??????????? 1
+Bah! It was wicked hot in here mid afternoon! If there was AC I couldn't find it.\n\nI do like the place - kind of cool that it is right in the brewery.\n\nParking is an issue. Street only so you may end up walking a bit.\n\nI was glad to try Four Peaks as I have been enjoying the Kiltlifter Scottish Ale since I arrived in the valley. One of my favorite microbrews these days.\n\nI read in another review that they have good food and generous portions so I will be back to try the food...when the weather cools off! 1
+This is by far my favorite Brewery in AZ. Food is good and I love the atmosphere and Beer is wonderfull!! What more can you ask for a Brewery! They serve good beer and you just enjoy!!! 1
+Ahh Memories... I miss here since I moved from Arizona. Literally, best beer you can find in AZ. I went to Germany for training. I miss Four Peaks :) (Yes even in Germany)\n\nMy favorites are Kilt Lifter and Arizona Peach Ale. I can drink a pitcher of Pitch ale myself.\n\nFood : I like veggie pesto pizza a lot. Also, Chicken strip with chipotle sauce is food for late night. They have a good burgers too. 1
+I will definitely be back for a review update.\n\nI was just upset that their kitchen is currently under construction and there were only four things on their menu, all that I did not want. I mean I would not have been as upset, but I did call the night before and asked about whether they were opened and mentioned I was excited because driving from Flagstaff. Who I talked to did not even mention that the kitchen was under construction. Such a disappointment after a long drive and we really got our hopes up. \n\nThe oatmeal stout however, was outstanding. 0
+Absolutely the best brewery in Arizona. The beer selection is superb. 8th street ale is amazing-- along with the blonde beer. \n\nBurgers, chicken tenders, and beer bread sandwiches are top notch. \n\nThe atmosphere is always lively here-- during the cooler months, the patio is perfect! 1
+8th street ale is my favorite! Great food as well you can't go wrong 1
+I'm not sure how this place has a 4.5 star average rating. The beer is solid. The brewery atmosphere is standard. The night I was there it had a lot of screaming kids running around. The food is not a reason to go there. We ordered their most popular items and they were nothing special. 0
+its an enjoyable atmosphere for all 21+\n(: The beer is Delicious and so is the food - However I unfortunately, can not say the same about the HELP.The service was terrible the waitress were rude not only to us but to each other.... 1
+Spent some time in Scottsdale on business and found this place via yelp..... Definitely deserves the great reviews previously posted. The fish and chips, burgers and fries were very tasty and the service was excellent. Best meal I had while visiting Arizona, wish we had one of these in orange county. Oh and the oatmeal stout was awesome as well..... They sell beer to go here, great idea! 1
+Came here the other night and were lucky enough to have a cask keg of HopShock IPA!! Wow was so smooth and fresh. Possibly the best beer I've ever had. Cask make it taste so different and smooth compared to draft or cans. Also had the black IPA which great too. 1
+Four Peaks is one of my GO TO places in Tempe. Atmosphere is laid back, local delicious beers and wonderful food. Great restaurant for any occasion- birthdays, groups, football Sunday, laid back date night.\n\nSunday brunch is a must. The food is amazing and they have the best bloody mary in town.\n\nPersonal Favorites:\nBeer: Hop Knot or Pumpkin Porter in October \nFood: Salmon BLT, no bacon add avocado, Portabella Beer Bread, Cheese Enchiladas\nSunday Brunch: Breakfast Beer Bread or the Enchiladas and Eggs 1
+Yesterday beer battered shrimp and crab pita was ridiculously delicious. Never disappointed with the food and beer. 1
+Horrible customer service. Such a shame too, since it's normally a good place to goto. 0
+"I can't believe my sister almost forgot to take me here while I'm in town visiting! This place is AWESOME. I guess it's not a regular spot for her because its always so crowded and parking is limited, but on a Sunday night during winter break...no worries. I mean, there were still a lot of people here...we were just lucky enough to snag a spot out front.\n\nWe were seated at a tall table on the patio, somewhat near a heater and ohmygosh, it was perfect outside. Our server was friendly and attentive, the food came out quickly, and I'm in love with their peach beer! Just like other Yelpers mentioned, the FRIES. They're really good, as was the Garden Burger which had melted pepperjack cheese, roasted red peppers, spinach, lettuce, and tomato. The sweet jalape\u00f1o sauce was too spicy for me on its own but tasted awesome on the burger. I like that you have to option to substitute the veggie burger patty in place of one of the other burger versions but lets be real - the Garden Burger has the best topping choices already.\n\nApparently their chicken tenders are amazing! The chicken egg rolls (umm, not sure what their official title is) weren't exactly what my sister was expecting and she'd probably order something different next time (this brings me back to the chicken tenders), but she still thought they were good and liked the jalape\u00f1o sauce and chipotle ranch to dip them in.\n\nAtmosphere, service, food, local beer...this place is the total package! Definitely put it on your \""""must see\"""" list of places to eat in Tempe!" 1
+If you are ever in Tempe, AZ find your way over here. The food is American/Bar food but it is a huge step above your average American/Bar food. We sampled the entire menu and everything was great. The batter for the fish and chicken is straight amazing. The beer bread they use on the wraps is simply great. The wings are top notch. See what I mean, doesn't matter what you order. Then to compliment all the great food are their tasty home brewed craft beers. They have something for everyone. On the off chance you don't like beer, the Bloody Mary spicy or not is a great alternative. The reason I gave this place the five stars because to round out the total experience is the service. I only rate a place five start as when I receive the total package drink, food, and service. Great place, come on in. 1
+park half a mile away to visit a crowded frat party that serves ok food and so so beer. no thanks. live and learn 0
+Only stopped in for one drink, but like it enough to return to try the rest out!\n\nThe atmosphere was great, you might have to yell a little bit to be heard, but that's part of the thrill of coming here. \n\nI ended up with a seasonal brew called Odelay! which is a delicious mexican chocolate ale. If you're worried about too much sweetness, then there are no worries with this brew. Get it if you are looking for a solid dark ale. \n\nSidenote - Had I seen it, I would have gone for the beer sampler that they had. There were a ton of beers on the wood board and it looked delicious!\n\nMy partner had the Raj IPA. For those who don't drink IPA often this was a smooth one. Had a little kick, per usual of the brew, but a nice introduction to what standard IPA's taste like. In addition, the appetizers were good, but I personally found them a little flavorless. Don't get me wrong though, they were FILLING. The calamari and the spinach dip were rich, and we felt pretty full after trying both of them. A little more salt wouldn't hurt though. \n\nThis place loses a star for the service. Everyone was friendly, but our server was fairly unattached to our experience and stopped by three times total. \n\nStay tuned. I'm definitely heading back. 1
+I've been an aficionado of Four Peaks beers for a long time now, and I've always wanted to come here except there's never anywhere to park. Finally my husband and I visited a couple of times on off peak hours, and it was totally worth it.\n\nI don't think I've ever tried a Four Peaks beer I didn't like, but I particularly recommend the Raj IPA and Kiltlifter.\n\nAs for the food, I really loved the Southwest burger I got on the first visit. Nothing makes me feel like I've wasted a huge chunk of my daily caloric intake more than a burger with a sad unseasoned patty, but the patty here was cooked perfectly medium on the inside with a delicious char on the outside. The jalapeno dressing was tasty as well. The fries were also excellent. I don't think I've ever had beer-battered fries before, but if I were on a stranded island with Four Peaks beer-battered fries trees, I think I could live with that.\n\nAnd although I typically love burgers more than life itself, on the second visit I got a Salmon BLT. I'm probably never going to get a burger again because this BLT was so good. I love salmon anyway, but it still had a balanced amount of B, L, and T, which I can barely ever find on a BLT that doesn't have salmon on it. \n\nIn short, I really enjoyed Four Peaks Brewing Co and I'll be coming here a lot more to partake in their delicious comestibles. 1
+Can't go wrong with Four Peaks! Who doesn't love trying out a local brewery and chowing down on some good food? I've been here at least a dozen times, and have never had a bad experience. Try their seasonal Pumpkin Porter - it's delicious!\n\nMy only tip is to get there early, especially if you have a large party - it's a popular spot and there is usually a wait! 1
+I can not imagine this place ever getting lower than 4 stars. Great food, wonderful service, and the manager remembers us even though we only go about every 6 months! The happy hour and drinks are great. We have gone to other sushi places in Arizona (from Tucson to Flagstaff) and none other compare! I definitely recommend it! 1
+Wow this place has gone down hill big time. Used to be that the sushi was ok for a quick sushi fix but now it is barely passable as sushi not nasty old fish. I came in and ordered the sushi combo (6 assorted nigiri and a Cali roll) I asked to switch to a spicy tuna not the Cali roll and was told there was an upcharge on the already $16 combo but whatever it's what I wanted and all the good specialty rolls were over priced. Also most places charge for changing combos and it was only $1 so nothing to hefty. The charge did include miso soup and a small salad. It was all bad. \n\nThe miso soup was way to grainy even when well stirred. The salad was bland except for the taste of bad tomato. The spicy tuna didn't taste anywhere near fresh or right. All the nigiri was just off on taste especially the eel which tasted like dirty water from a hose. And the salmon which was just bad. Another piece was chewy and hard to get down. Even the shrimp piece tasted old. \n\nI will never come back here again. What used to be a close to campus option has sadly been beat out in taste and price by the sushi to go place in the Memorial Union on campus. \n\nSave yourself some money an bad taste and go to cafe wasabi, sake bomber or ra if you need sushi around here. 0
+Gotta be the most affordable sushi happy hour prices in all of Phoenix. Really great sushi, really great service! 1
+So I'm sitting at a table at Sushi 101 after waiting 40 minutes to even get seated. While I know the food is more than desirable, the service is utterly chaotic. When first walking in, there were crowds of people with drinks and it was difficult to even find a hostess. When finally reaching one, I put our name in for a table of three. She approximates a 30 minute wait which would have allowed us to receive the Happy Hour discount which ends at 7:00 pm. When we finally got seated at 7:02 the table wasn't even set up. We waited another 2 minutes for a third chair and another 10 minutes before a waitress even came over to introduce herself and take our drink orders. And 7 minutes later we got our drinks. I understand that I shouldn't base judgement on the waitress due to the crowds, however when we finally put in our food order we were told the sushi was going to take about 30-45 minutes before even coming out. I guess I'll post another review when we get our food. 0
+Their happy hour prices are very hard to beat. Perfect location next to ASU. Not to mention the sushi quality here is good. Not many places in Arizona can too 101's sushi I highly recommend this place for people who are 1) looking for good sushi, 2) looking for a good happy hour, 3) looking for great prices especially college students. 1
+Eaten here a few times with groups and have never been real happy with it. Service has been terrible every time--they forget to bring things out that I've asked for, fill my green tea up with black tea when it's halfway down, and pick the tip up while I'm still at the table. All that has happened to me multiple times there. Just negligence. None of it is that awful, but there are so many better places for sushi, so why bother with this place? Also, their rice is almost always too dry. They never taste fresh, don't have anything original, and the service is bad. Seriously--why bother. Go to kabuki, sushi time, or Sakana. Just a few options that are worlds better than this place and within 5 miles. 0
+My fav sushi spot! Delicious and the staff is always great! It's affordable, and they have happy hour everyday! And reverse happy hour as well! Weekends included....they have always been super great about accommodating my gluten free needs. 1
+Our server was very sweet. The octopus was odd, my mojito tasted like syrup and I sent it back. It actually was one of the worst mixed drinks I've ever had. It came out in this cute mason jar, then...womp womp. Nothing my date ordered was very appetizing. If you're a first-timer with sushi, or don't dine out often, sure, this place will pass.\nHowever, if you're looking for something authentic with beautiful presentation and decent drinks, try someplace else!! 0
+"We ate there last Saturday, before heading out to the comedy club. While it was an enjoyable dinner, I have to say I was just not impressed and will probably not return. The food looks great on their website, and the descriptions really are what made us decide to dine there. But the reality didn't meet our expectations. \n\nService was definitely A+. I have to say that much. Our server was great! He was on the ball, put up with all our crap (we had two smart-asses in the group), and kept our glasses full.\n\nOur meals were blah all the way around...\n\nWe started with an appetizer of \""""fire stix\"""" - beef on a stick in a spicy sauce and fried wontons. The wontons were stale, the marinated and mequite grilled beef tasted bland and neither marinated nor mesquite grilled, and the hot sauce was more sweet than hot.\n\nThe Southwest Salad (with a Chicken breast on top) was nothing out of this world, though very tasty and I did enjoy it.\n\nOne of my companions ordered the Marguerita Pizza, of which I had a taste. It seemed like re-heated pizza. I'm not saying it was, but it TASTED that way. The crust was way chewy, and the toppings seemd to have been drying up on it for a while. My companion was not happy with it either.\n\nAnother dining companion ordered the Strawberry Spinach Salad (has apples, candied walnuts and goat cheese with a strawberry vinaigrette). She liked it, but wasn't impressed. \n\nOur fourth member had the Southwest Kobe Beef Burger and loved it. It looked great, but i can't really give a fair review on this one. He didn't give me much feedback to work with." 0
+Was out on a date yesterday, and we had worked up an appitite. We were on the light rail, and decided to stop off on Mill to find food. Walked down mill for a second, and found silvermine subs. SCORE!\n\nI had never been here before but I liked it. Its not the fanciest place. Simple location, good food, decent prices. They seemed to have a good selection of hot and cold subs, with different side items and combo meals. I got the King Bullion, and it was tasty! I went with the small sub (5 inches) a large pop and some chips. Food was up in no time flat. Seems to be a college kid hang out, especially considering the location. \n\nWould return in a heartbeat. Tasty, reasonably priced, and right off the light rail on Mill. 1
+I've never liked going here, pretty terrible food and service. I actually know some of the people who used to work here, and they aren't exactly in a clear mind when they clock in. Once there were gnats flying around my food, pretty off-putting. I wouldn't go here again unless i had to. If you do like the food and get past all the bad things, try the mother load. Least terrible thing on the menu- they pretty much just throw everything they can into that sandwich. 0
+I went to see a show at The Tempe Center for the Arts with my son few weeks ago. Rock the Presidents was showing and it was highly entertaining! The venue was incredibly beautiful. The music was fantastic, the cast was incredible, and the presentation was just phenomenal. We loved it! My son learned so much about the leaders of our country in a 70 minute show. There were students screaming and dancing, fist-pumping, having a blast rocking with the presidents. Thank you for providing such great entertainment! Deserves 5 stars!! 1
+I had never had Ethiopian food before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised - the food was delicious. But the dining experience was terrible. They seemed understaffed for a Friday night - one waitress and one cook for a full restaurant. It took us around an hour to get our food, and when we did, our waitress had forgotten half of it. She apologized profusely and made it sound like she normally didn't wait tables, but it was frustrating. Our portions were also -very- small (which was strange, every other table seemed to have enormous heaping plates...maybe we ordered wrong!) and I left hungry. \n\nI'd like to give it another chance, because the food was very good, but I'm really hesitant. 0
+"Since I moved from Tempe to San Diego, I have been mourning for my favorite place on earth. Excellent veggie selection, great quality of ingredients, friendly service and perfect location.\n\nYou Tempe crowd out there, you might be suffering from the heat and you might be dying to move to San Diego. Let me tell you, DON\""""T if you are an Ethiopian food fan like me. You will be very disappointed as you will not find anything close to Blue Nile here. While there, enjoy it!" 1
+I love Ethiopian cuisine...I first tried it in San Francisco because my uncle knew someone that knew how to make it! It was amazing and then a really good family friend is from Ethiopia and he has just introduced me to even more fabulous food! I would eat it everyday if I could...\nBlue Nile was the first Ethiopian restaurant that I tried in Phoenix. I always passed in when I was in Tempe and one day I decided to try it. I was impressed! It was really good! I do not know the names of the dishes but it was the chicken and I got it with the mushrooms and lentils...and of course the spongy bread that you eat everything with...I love the fact that you get to eat with your hands its awesome! I wish that I would have been able to try many dishes at one time but that is ok...This place is great but Cafe Lalibela has the special place in my heart! I will return and I do encourage people to try this place... 1
+I've been here a couple times now and I do enjoy coming to eat here every now and again. Good-sized portions, and their cornbread is just amazing. Favorite thing to get here is the street tacos (I'm a bit of a taco addict), but I want to try their veggie tacos as well. Good queso/nachos. Customer service is very good - the servers are friendly and accommodating. I love their teas; all unsweetened, but they've got great flavors. My favorite so far is the mango one, though the passion fruit is also good. Oh, and their tortilla soup is GREAT. That + cornbread + tea = the perfect comfort, recovery meal after a hangover. 1
+Haven't been here in a while and service not good tonight. Husband had to go in to flag someone down for water after a long wait, an abnormally long wait on the patio. It wasnt even busy so after the waitress made initial visit to our table she didnt come back to check on us for a really long time so food was going cold. finally she came when I was 3/4 of the way finished but I tried to eat slower than the slow I already eat so that I could get the green salsa that I love. After a really long wait maybe 15 minutes and honestly I think it was more like 20 she comes back with hot enchilada sauce. I was so upset now because the whole meal was just crap cold and soggy since we had to wait so long in between each visit. Finally she comes back and I tell her she brought wrong sauce and that I would like the green salsa please. Again after a really long wait she finally brings the right thing. Anyway it was yuck and it was cold, and soggy and not fun sorry I already said that. I used to go here all the time but the visit prior to this one almost the same thing happened. I had a cold wet soggy burrito by the time I got my salsa. That was in May and i used to go at least once a week. So since that last awful visit in May 7 months later I try again and wow it was the same and worse. Bummer, used to love this place. 0
+Nothing I've eaten here has ever been good. Sure, it only means two meals to review but I'm not a masochist so that's the best you yelpers will get out of me.\n\nI had some lemon grass soup, it tasted as if someone had poured lysol into it. In fact I stopped after the first spoonful out of concern for my health.\n\nThe fact that this place is still open pisses me off. I blame the trendy vegetarians who don't know how food is supposed to taste because they've accepted it as a casuality of their dietary choice. Unacceptable! Cook at home and wise up so that these places can follow their natural progression to extinction. 0
+The sandwiches here are fantastic... seriously. This place would be 5 star except for the location being pretty ghetto and the novelty of the stoner theme wears off almost immediately. Still, a good sandwich place is a good sandwich place - this is very reliable grub...\n\nI wish I was close enough for them to deliver. 1
+"Was a regular here. Used to visit once a week. Now after two visits in a row of them 'losing' my order, I am considering going elsewhere. At the time I didn't have time to wait for a remake. They offered me brownies and chips as consolation. That just didn't reverse my frustration. \n\nThe sign on the wall says something like \""""quality takes time, it will be a miracle if you get your sandwich in less than 5 minutes\"""". This is acurate. The sandwiches are good. Some unique combinations, combined with great herb garlic bread makes the sandwiches nearly worth the 8 bucks you are going to shell out. However, a Jimmy Johns opened a mile or two down the street. I get my food in 1 minute and haven't had an order \""""lost\"""". \n\nI would have given them 4 stars prior to the last two visits, but the continuous loss of my confidence and over priced food brings it down to a two. It will be some time before I make it back to cheba." 0
+Wow, such an awesome place to eat at. The bread is awesome, the subs are amazing and the goo balls (peanut butter rice crispies) are to die for. There's a reason this is a stoner's paradise.\n\nTip: get the spicy ranch, I don't care what you put it on, get it. 1
+This is easily one of the best sandwich shops in Arizona. I usually get the white widow, but I've never had a bad sandwich. Everyone here is great, as is the atmosphere. 1
+Came back, service was on the ball and friendly, food was fast, and was what we ordered. Tables and counters were way cleaner too though we did come much earlier this time. Soda machine was still flat but didn't matter since we went right back up for Kool-aid. Win. 1
+Worst customer experience from these obnoxious pricks! 0
+Small rooms, recently updated, make for a comfortable stay. Downtown Scottsdale is a five minute drive. Many sprig training ballparks are an easy drive as well. Friendly staff nice outdoor breakfast area. Be careful of approaching and departing plane noise from Sky Harbor airport. Walls have no insulation. Noise carries easily between rooms. Disappointing stay for a Hilton Diamond member. 0
+Yay! No bedbugs!!\n\nAttended a wedding for my daughter and new son-in-law at the end of April and drove from Phoenix to find a place closer to the Desert Botannical Gardens. This lovely hotel is only about 10 minutes from the Gardens and has a free shuttle that will pick you up and drop you off.\n\nWhat made us decide to stay there was the service we recieved when we dropped in for info. We asked the young lady at the desk if we could see a couple of rooms because we would be there for a wedding in a couple of months and even though she could not get away, she asked someone else to show us.\n\nHe did, the rooms were clean and smartly decorated and they have a free breakfast every morning which my husband loved! We ended up staying there for four nights in a room with a small suite and yes, even though it's on a busy street and faces a strip mall, you are NOT going to sleep with your windows open in the evening nor are you going to leave the curtains open during the day, so don't worry about the local scenery.\n\nYou are only 10 minutes from AZU and there are lots of little places to eat at in the neighborhood. The best part is that there is a 7-11 next door and you know that everything you need (almost) can be found there.\n\nEvery morning we awoke to a wonderful breakfast in the clean dining room/gorgeous patio area w/a big screen tv, lots of fresh hot coffee and killer do-it-yourself waffles. The staff, although young were very helpful and friendly and I think I counted three small pools. Beds were comfy and clean and the pillows were generously fluffy.\n\nThere is also a small computer area if you feel the need to do business....all in all, a very nice place to spend a few days and it didn't kill the wallet. :oD 1
+My family & I have a wonderful time staying at Red Lion Inn & Suites on 08/27/13. Check in was so fast & friendly. The Clerk was very nice & helpful. He told me I have an automatic upgrade to a full suite with kitchen. He shows me actually where my room is on the map, which is 25 steps away. I park my car right under my room. I can see my car from my room. The staff are very friendly. Breakfast in the morning is ok. The most fancy thing my niece & nephew love is the pancake. Everything else is just regular continental breakfast.\n\nThe room was very clean, beds are clean & pillows very comfortable. The kitchen is very clean & the fridge is huge. It is very nice to have the kitchen we went to Fry supermarket & brought corns to cook & green grapes to washed in the sink. The pool was small & kinna dirty. The room is quiet. We will return to Red Lion Inn & Suites if we return to the area. 1
+Good spot. Would liked to have seen a little more organization in the vinyl (ie. Maybe add markers showing alphabet), but had fun looking through old stuff. Bought five records. 1
+"I was so pleased with the service that we received on a recent visit to Chili's. \n\nWe often go get an afternoon snack of appetizers when we're out and about. Hands down, one of our new favorite places to go is Chili's for their bottomless chips and salsa. Order a couple of drinks and we're set for an afternoon snack. Server was so friendly! Honestly, it's been a while since we've had such great customer service! He was all smiles while he brought us basket after basket of chips. We actually joked about feeling bad that it was so cheap and that we ate so many chips. His response, \""""I'll bring you as many baskets of chips as you want! That's what I'm here for!\"""" \n\nOh, and the chips and salsa are so good! Totally unexpected for a large chain restaurant. Fresh chips made in house and yummy salsa......it's actually kind of pathetic that we thought that the salsa was better than what is served in MANY of the Mexian food restaurants around town. Salsa should never be an afterthougt.....\n\nThanks for surprising us Chili's!" 1
+First: This is the tallest restaurant I've ever been to.\n\nSecond: They give pretty generous servings of beer in ironically tall glasses. Their wines are pretty good too.\n\nThird: Mr. Biersch's brewery and eatery, when it comes down to it, is really just a fancy version of BJ's minus the flatscreens projecting the latest sports event. The food isn't that great. Most American food restaurants fit within the nexus of the TGIFriday's scale: a fancy version of TGIFriday's being the best, Normal TGIFriday's being just TGIFriday's, and Poor Man's TGIFriday's being something like Denny's. This spot falls into the fancier version of TGIFriday's. You get the picture. I ordered a veggie pizza which literally was a thin-crust pizza that someone dumped a bowl of spinach on top after it came out of the oven. It's how a jock understands vegetarian eating.\n\nFourth: The staff is really friendly, but ultimately really busy because they're understaffed. It's probably related to our nation's clusterfuck to the poor house, but I think it's a restaurant's job to make sure that the customers are seen to.\n\nFifth: Their food is overpriced for what it is.\n\nSixth: This place isn't that bad, it just has no soul. It is what it is. You go for a burger, you go to drink, or you go to watch a game. Maybe a combination of all three.\n\nSeventh: If you're a diehard about this place, at some point in your dining life your idea of class was probably something along the lines of drinking champagne in Hooters. 0
+"To celebrate the end of institute, and leaving Phoenix, my collaborate work group decided to have a celebratory dinner. There were 9 of us in all, and so it was suggested that we come here. Cool, whatever, brewery. \n\nFirst of all, the service was extremely helpful and attentive. From the beginning, our main server asked us how we would break down the check, and if it were possible to consolidate credit cards among us so we'd be able to get out faster. She was very polite and ready to accommodate, even though she was training someone new at the same time. \n\n When we arrived, someone immediately took our drink orders. Most of us started with cocktails, and 2 people got beers--big mistake on the majority. The Manhattan and Tom Collins my friends got were extremely watered down, with very little alcohol, and my SF lemonade tasted like lemonade. Only. Apparently the beers, though, were very good, and the next round, that's what everyone ordered. \n\nAs a group we decided to split appetizers: A chef's platter (with Southwest Chicken Eggrolls, barbecue buffalo wings, and potstickers), and 2 baskets of garlic fries. We were all starving after our last day teaching so we dove in as soon as the food arrived. The buffalo wings were sweet and barely spicy at all, although the chicken had a nice crispness to it. The Southwestern eggrolls were bland, so I dipped them in ranch, and the garlic fries were very greasy--the garlic was minced and spread over the fries, so there wasn't much flavor and since it was raw minced, somewhat intense.\n\nAt this point, we were starting to get full, when our entrees actually arrived. I tried: \n\nBeer battered fish and chips - The fish was NOT beer battered. It was breaded. Your generic whitefish, a texture as if fried after freezing, but drier than usual because of the breading. It was served with a mound of those same garlic fries and a \""""Cajun roumalade\""""--basic, orange tarter sauce that just tasted like tarter. I had to add a lot of vinegar and Tabasco to make this taste like anything.\n\nMarzen bacon burger - I had a bite of my friend's burger and it was pretty good: nicely charred meat, crisp bacon. I like my meat a little rare, though, and the burger was well-done all the way through, and a little tougher than my preference. \n\nSteak sandwich (don't know the actual name) - Another friend had a steak sandwich, which was a steak cooked medium rare with caramelized onions, a garlic alioli (or so she said, I couldn't taste it), gorgonzola, and arugula on a French roll, and the same ubiquitous garlic fries. The steak was pretty tasty and the sharp gorgonzola complemented it well. I could barely taste the arugula, however, and was in fact convinced it was actually spinach. \n\nOther people all had about the same to say about their food. It was too much and kind of bland. The portions of the food were pretty ridiculous. I know its a brewery but the plate was twice the size of my head. \n\nFor a watery cocktail and mediocre food, I paid about 26 bucks, which to me is just too much for something I'm unsatisfied with. 1 star for the service, 1 star for the ambience, which was pretty conducive to a group dinner (even with the Nascar racing on the flatscreens poised all about us). No stars for the drinks, the food, and the price." 0
+This is the most overpriced food in Tempe. It has a great spot on mill and you can watch everyone go by, but too bad you couldn't do that and not buy anything. If you want to sit on this block, you might as well go to hooters across the way. At least you could save some money and eat the same quality food. There are many good places to eat on Mill, so skip this one. 0
+It used to be great. We came in before the dinner rush for a family dinner for 8. Sat in the very sticky (seriously my shoes are still sticking to everything) bar area and ordered some drinks and apps before moving to our table. Garlic Fries and Flatbread were good, but drink menu was limited because they were out of mint and 1/3 of their cocktail menu uses mint. \n\nOne big thing that I couldn't help but notice when I walked up the stairs are all of the bins full of water surrounding the hostess podium, look up and there's major leaks coming from the ceiling...um, okay? We're not talking a waterfall, but definitely a steady stream of water pouring through different areas of the ceiling. No acknowledgment even when it was mentioned.\n\nSo we sit down and place our orders. I've been before and do credit the selection. It's 6:30 now on Thursday night and we are the only table. Based on the food, I can see why. Chicken sandwich was inedible. The chicken was stringy and old like the bacon, looked like it was reheated in microwave. The taste? There really wasn't much taste, just salty. The shredded lettuce was subpar to even Applebee's and the roll didn't help either. I filled up on garlic fries and after we paid and I ventured straight over to Silvermine for a real dinner. The rest of my inlaws were mixed on their reviews of dishes (lobster Mac - okay, fish and chips - pretty good, steak tacos - no).\n\nOverall, this place used to be nice, but food quality and atmosphere have taken a major tumble. I wouldn't be surprised if this spot is called something else next year. 0
+Typically I don't write bad reviews but the last time I went to this restaurant, during happy hour on a Friday they royally overcharged me for my appetizers and drinks. I didn't pay much attention at first but then did a more thorough review of my receipt and was appalled by what I found. Upon speaking the restaurant they didn't care. Considering it was happy hour prices and I walked out spending over $60; let's just say I won't be back or recommending this place to anyone. I would also encourage anyone who reads this to stay away, you are likely to face the same issues with their creative billing that I did. 0
+decent education at a decent price! 1
+"Schools with too many students, not enough help from school.\nMy son was told right before he needed to select his classes, that he needed to \""""apply\"""" for honors college seperately from ASU admission & it's too late to do so.\nSo, even though he has National Finalist Award, he has been locked out of all the honors classes.\nThe \""""housing\"""" office asked us proof of our residency with application; copy of this & that, just to exampt from mandatory dorm living, even though the school has all our address & residency status papers on file.\n\n\n." 0
+This hospital is horrible. Don't go here. They did nothing for my daughter. I agree with the other bad reviews. It's old, smelly and dirty. The staff could care less about you. It's a revolving door. 0
+Stay away from this train wreck of a hospital , ER is very unprofessional and I can't believe they can treat people that way. Doctors don't have any idea what they are doing, but they will take your money and if you don't like the way you where treated, to bad and good luck filing a complaint or talking to any one, they are the cricket of hospitals and if you have ever had cricket and had any problems you will be familiar with the way they do things at st lukes. NEVER AGAIN ILL DIE FIRST BEFORE DEAL WITH THOSE LOOSERS!!! 0
+"You know a restaurant is good when people flock to it despite light rail construction and its screamingly awkward location amongst Planned Parenthood, a tattoo parlor, a bartender school and Filiberto's. The rent must be wicked cheap.\n\nI love the hummus here; both the plain and roasted red pepper are so good. It is the smoothest and most flavorful I've ever had. The Greek salad is good and the pitas are always warm and fresh. I hate a dry pita. Oh, and their passion fruit tea is great.\n\nThe chicken shwarma (sp?) pita is my favorite, coming in at a mere $6. They use the same chicken for the pitas as they do the hummus and chicken and chicken on salads. It's \""""roasted\"""" or something that sounds fancy and appealing. Regardless, it's amazingly juicy and flavorful. Did I just say flavorful again? Indeed.\n\nSince I'm a carnivore, I wish they had an actual gyro on the menu or some other meats besides chicken and fish. I respect their green-ness, so I'll just continue to get my chicken pita.\n\nParking is a nightmare at lunch, which is the only time I seem to go. With only 30 spots for the aforementioned businesses, the shopping strip can get crazy. Go before noon to secure a position." 1
+I have ate at this Pita Jugnle over 100 times. I love it, I loved it when it was a one room order at the counter spot and I love its expanded full blown restaurant. The food is great, my favorites.. Baba ganoush, hummos, lavash schwarma, caribbean salad and the glazed chicken pizza. The herbal (I think passion) ice tea is also great. I read through many of these reviews and I can honestly say I have never had bad service here, I even frequent the place during lunch when it is packed and still have good service. 1
+A hoping place with a great variety of dishes to order\nOffers Brunch, lunch and dinner\nFood was good with great service.\nWold just suggest to the chefs to scrub the potatoes prior to cooking them and add some spice to the Lavosh Shawarma Wrap. Nice but a bit tasteless and bland 1
+Hands down my favorite place to eat in Tempe. Food is ALWAYS good. Service, always friendly and timely served. I love that they promote local artists and it helps the atmosphere feel cozy and downhome. I'm fully convinced I'll never find a better greek salad or garlic dip. Wow. Thinking about it makes me wish I were back at ASU. Two thumbs, way up! 1
+Let me just start off by saying whenever I'm hungry and have the funds to go out (which is a rare occurrence) or have friends/family in town, I turn to PJ.\n\nNever faltering in it's deliciousness, PJ offers so many options for most eaters out there. The only kicker (which doesn't disappoint me because I don't consume it) is they don't serve any meat other than the chicken variety. So, if you're looking for a juicy steak, go elsewhere.\n\nThat said, I really think you should stay, because, day-um their food is good. When I go there, I get the usual: a Philly chicken pita (with substituted tofu) and an iced green tea. The perfect amount of food to be full but not stuffed, and an even perfect-er price. \n\nIf I'm extra hungry, or gluttonous depending on my mood, I'll add in a trio-hummus plate that is almost too good to be true. Their menu is extensive and offers a lot of Mediterranean variety. They also have banging specials every once and a while that will only make you fall deeper in love.\n\nOther than the food, 9 times out of 10 you'll get good service, and they're always willing to make exceptions/substitutions for you, which is lovely coming from a self-proclaimed veg with a lot of veg and vegan friends/family members.\n\nThe atmosphere is always comfortable, and with their rotating art selection, there's never a dull piece of wall to be seen.\n\nAll in all, if you're looking for an excellent meal that won't break the bank, PJ is your place.\n\nP.s. They have a little known secret that I'd like to pass along to you because, as if from my dreams to real life, they do breakfast (!) on Saturdays and Sundays. AND, again as if from my brain to actual existence, they have daily happy hour from 2-4 p.m. \n\nGo. Go soon and go swiftly.\n\nThanks be to the PJ Gods. 1
+I just love pita jungle.\n\nIt's one of those places you can count on. The atmosphere is cool, the food is good (and everyone can find something they can eat - vegetarian, etc.), and they have really good green tea arnold palmers :)\n\nI try to order something new every time I go to Pita Jungle, you can never go wrong with any of their items. The falafel, the lentil and rice salad (i forget the name), the hot chicken pita, the fruit salad, the black bean burger...they're all so good! Oh! And make sure to order the red pepper hummus as a starter with sliced cucumbers for dipping, along with the pita bread.\n\nThe forever changing art on the walls from different local artists adds character along with the tattooed staff (love it!).\n\nThe only thing I can think to change is the quality of the outdoor seating and the crappy strip mall location, but I guess that makes it a literal diamond in the rough!\n\nSee you soon pita jungle ;) 1
+Really good food! My friend and I shared an artichoke, bow tie pasta salad with other vegetables and aromatics in it, and a breast of chicken with spinach, tomatoes cooked with garlic, served over a pile of mashed potatoes. Large portions, satisfactory service (would give it five stars if it was better), excellent baklava. If I lived close to a Pita Jungle, I'd go back again and again. 1
+"BUG IN MY FOOD AND HORRIBLE SERVICE TO BOOT!!! I was craving a good salad so my co-workers and I ordered food for pick up in advance so by the time we get there, the food would be ready. I called the restaurant to let them know that even though we ordered for pick-up, we actually wanted to sit down and eat but didn't have much time on our lunch break. The manager gave me such a hard time about it and said that they wouldn't do that for us but would make an exception this one time. When we get there, the manager scolds me and says that \""""never do this again\"""" by ordering ahead of time! The food wasn't ready and came late. The server was not attentive at all. But the worst part of it was when i was semi-enjoying my tuna salad, i find a BUG in my food! When i show the manager, instead of him feeling bad about it he tells me \""""oh sorry but this happens sometimes!\"""" WHAT?! I tell him, oh well that's scary, it shouldn't happen at all, if you wash your lettuce right! He gives me a lecture on how the restaurant business works! Thanks but no thanks, I worked in a restaurant for two years and that was NEVER acceptable. I will never go back there again, if not for the BUG in my food, but for the horrible way i was treated. i have never wrote a bad review about any restaurant, but this Pita Jungle definitely motivated me to write one now!" 0
+Everything here is good. One of my favorite restaurants. My favorite is one of two things just depends on how I feel that day and that would be the chicken lavosh shwarma or the chipotle chicken pizza. 1
+I have to start out by saying that the service is so much better here then it was 4 years ago.\n\nI met my BFF for lunch here the other day, and even w/ school still out, it was packed. We werte, however, quickly seated. Our waitress was prompt, nice, and attentive. The food was good, as always. I had the California pita, she had the taboule (sp?).\n\nMy only real complaint about this visit is about where we were seated: a little 2 top right inside the door. Which, dont get me wrong, was fine. Im not one of those people that usually complains about being seated near the kitchen or the door, except that everyone that came in after us packed inside to get out of the heat. And my fellow patrons were RUDE. Im sorry, i understand not wanting to wait outside, but DO NOT push up against someone who is seated at a table, block said person in their seat, and proceed to have a very loud, VERY inappropriate conversation over them. Im just thankful these guys werent spitters, cuz I'd have gotten a shower. /rant\n\nI digress. Food- good and too much, as always. If theres one thing to be said about PJ its that you definitely get your moneys worth. Service- great, it really has improved over the years and Im glad. Ill definitely go here again, and hopefully will no have to elbow some people away from my seat. 1
+Great food! I have been to one of the other locations on Southern and both are amazing! My favorites are the seared ahi with hummus and the grilled vegetable entr\u00e9e! 1
+Came out to AZ to visit a good friend and she took me here for dinner, deff have to say everything I had was real good; chicken hummus wrap. All on point, well seasoned, good atmosphere and good service over all and the portion size was more then enough. If I'm ever back in Tempe inwould deff go back here for lunch or dinner 1
+I have to come here once a month to pay rent as it's the closest to my place and every time is the same thing.. Expect to wait in line at least 15min. There's normally only one banker taking all the clients.. Never a pleasant experience. 0
+I had high hopes for the Marquee. I hadn't had the chance to see a band there yet, tickets for My Morning Jacket were $30, not worth it for me. But, when a friend wanted to celebrate is birthday there, I agreed to go.\n\nFirst, the parking lot has no signs to signal you in, it is hard to see because it looks like you are forced to go onto the Mill bridge but then make a right at the last second. Parking is $5? What? I should have parked across the street.\n\nNow the tickets are not just the price you are quoted, they are marked up by a $3 service charge at the box office. At the box office right in the theatre! No ticketmaster, nothing. Just raise the price of the ticket!\n\nNow, they make you take everything out of your pockets and force you to be patted down. Errr. Then, if you want to drink they take a photo of your license for their computer. Errr. Was there a shooting here or something, because this is ridiculous.\n\nThe interior looks like it is meant for 4 H Fairs or Amateur Wrestling. There is a concrete floor, poor paint, and nowhere to sit. The drinks are way over priced ($7 a shot for Jager!!! Robbery!).\n\nGive me $100K and I will turn this place into a venue worthy of its location and name, and make it a profitable venue. Cheap carpet, sound baffles/curtains, high top tables, new paint in the lobby would make this a place worth seeing a show in. \n\nI will try to avoid the Marquee at all costs, its too bad there is no where else for midlevel bands to play here. 0
+The Marquee Theatre is pretty much like going to your horrible mother-in-laws house. Its a terrible idea that you fret over.. But you go because there is some bomb ass reward, like a home cooked meal, chocolate mousse pie and a bottle of champagne not even your wealthiest friend could afford, and because well, you have to, to keep your marriage together. The Marquee is like this. I go because one of the loves of my music life are playing a show there and I wouldn't miss it for the world.. I cant miss it!\n\nI basically hate every single thing about this place. I literally get bummed out when my favorite bands pass through Phoenix and choose to play at this shithole. \n\nThe sound sucks, the bar is almost impossible to get through to, order 2 at a time to be safe, and don't expect the bartenders to be friendly. I know there are a million people there trying to get drunk, but come on, laugh a little bit. Do something besides yell and question my completely legit ID. Its hot, dirty, the bathroom situation is a disaster. I don't even know how so many grown ass women can destroy a bathroom like the ones at Marquee, but I think it might be safe to assume dudes use the ladies room from time to time. Either that or bitches are peeing on the floor and TeePeeing the stalls for fun. Its absolutely baffling. Lines are long, parking is a nightmare, your best bet is to park elsewhere and walk. Don't piss off the security guards either, they are all obviously raging roid monkeys that will kick you out for even looking at them wrong. And one thing I HATE the most, they stamp your hands so much that it looks like a 4 year old took a box of markers to your hand, with ink that doesn't come off for 4 days. Cant you just give me a neon colored wrist band and call it a day? I have enough ink on my body as it is.\n\nLike I said, I only come here because I have no choice, and yes, I will continue to come here.. I just hope one day Phoenix opens up a venue comparable to the size of Marquee, but actually turn it into a place you want to go to, not just because you have to.\n\nThe end. 0
+Awesome little venue! Just saw Interpol here over the weekend and was very pleased. My boyfriend and I traveled from San Diego just to see Interpol here so I was very concerned about the reviews for this place. But I was pleasantly surprised to see that most of it seems to be from people who must not be used to this kind of atmosphere. \n\nIt is definitely a grunge kind of atmosphere. It isn't dirty nor clean, strict nor lax. Mind you, it was an Interpol show I went to, so I don't think they were really expecting strung out head bangers or anything, but we were all patted down and asked to clear out our pockets. No big deal.\n\nBut I was happy with the responsiveness of the security. There was a drunk chick next to my boyfriend and I that was being loud, crude, and violent and within 15min she was escourted outside. We were very appreciative. \n\nDespite the distance from our home, my boyfriend and I will definitely be going back. A road trip is always a good break and this is an awesome destination. 1
+the marquee sucks. drinks are waayyyyy too expensive, the security are dicks to everybody....even if you're 100% sober, they'll look for a reason to kick you out once you've paid a gajilllliiiiooonnn dollars for everything. basically, they can suck it. 0
+"I enjoyed the bands playing but the Marquee is ridiculous. Seriously...they made me throw away writing instruments because as they stated they don't want people writing on the walls. I know I look young but young enought to look like I'm going to write on the walls? Basically security seems to just be a clique...I didn't really see them doing anything besides wandering around in a pack talking to each other. \n\nThey also had a random \""""bathroom attendant\"""" not sure what her function was but basically she was just sitting in there taking up one of the sinks by having paper towels in the sink. I didn't understand why she was there, they have the super cool dyson hand dryers and the girl wasn't offering the paper towels to the people waiting to dry their hands, so she seemed pointless.\n\nThe show started earlier then we realized (I'm not sure if this was our fault or if the Marquee just changed the times the day of) so we missed the first band, which was one of the reasons we had bought the tickets. I'm also not sure if this is a Marquee thing or how the Summerland Tour is run but the first 3 acts each only played like 30 minute sets. They all at one point have been extremely famous, so I found that odd.\n\nI'm sure I'll wind up at the Marquee again in the future, due to not being able to see the band anywhere else but frankly, if I could avoid them, I would." 0
+I was apprehensive about coming here for a Naked and Famous show just because of all the horrible reviews I read on here about it. In all honesty, I think the venue was actually pretty great. We arrived early so we had no issues getting our will call tickets or finding parking ($7). The stage/standing area was clean and well-maintained. Since I arrived early, I was able to stand near the front and be very close to the band. It's an intimate setting and I think as far as a venue for a concert goes, this place exceeded my expectations. 1
+I've been to several concerts at the Marquee over the last couple years, and it's always exciting being so close to the artists. It needs to make some improvements, the floor is always sticky and standing for hours is not always pleasant, but for the most part it's been a good experience for the price you pay. Especially considering that many big name artists play there, and seeing them in a bigger venue would cost double the price. The biggest issue that I have with the Marquee is that they charge $7 for parking, which is way too much. 1
+I cannot believe this venue is allowing it's customers to stand in the Arizona heat literally passing out instead of letting them in to get a break from the heat! You tell me you're handing out waters....more like selling them for 3 bucks a pop! Complete bs. I am so disappointed. Mad even. My money allows you to stay open...customer first! And if anything happens to my kid while she's there my review now will be sweet compared to what I do! 0
+Whenever I travel, I like to find an Ethiopian restaurant. It's usually in a part of town one wouldn't experience whilst staying in the business district. And it's usually an eatery, run by a husband and wife team, that's friendly to solo eaters, as I sometimes am.\nOn top of all that, Ethiopian food is HONEST--it's meat and veggies in straight-up yummy sauces, good for your body and mind!\n\nHere in Tempe, Lalibela is a good example of that down-home mom-and-pop cooking, Eth-style.\n\nIt's also a great spot to bring your friends and family. When you do, try the sampler platters; they're the best way to eat Ethiopian, emphasizing the communal nature of the feast (eaten with hands, not flatware).\n\nThe teas are delicious too. 1
+Based on Yelp reviews, my husband and I have been enjoying Lalibela's delicious food for several years. We calendar in a visit every time we travel to Phoenix.\n\nHaven't had a disappointing meal. The first time we ordered the sampler platter. It was huge and provided a terrific array of their tasty vegetable and meat dishes. My current favorite is the spicy beef and chicken with a side of green beans and carrots. My husband loves the meat combination. My descriptions don't do the dishes justice. The spice and flavor combinations are so deliciously wonderful.\n\nWish Lalibela's was closer to home. We would eat there all the time. 1
+"As a visitor from out of town I wanted something healthy and vegetarian. This little gem of a restaurant is amazing! Get the \""""Misr\"""" ... A delish lentil dish!!! Yum :)" 1
+So after getting a flier on my door for this place.... loaded with large print coupons for enormous amounts of food for next to nothing prices, I had to try it.\n\nI ordered a 18inch 2 topping pizza and 20 wings for $13. Sounds great right? Came out to $15 with tax. I thought to myself, swell deal, better than any pizza place I've ordered from.\n\nWhen the guy came to the door he said it was $24. I figured he got my order wrong. Nope, I was wrong... THERE WAS A $8 DELIVERY FEE!!!!! What! I called the place back and told them no one told me this and the flier left on my door step made no mention of this. The manager told me he meant to call me back to tell me and I should just pay for it. I told him he was crazy. I gave the delivery guy a $5 tip and told him I'll never be calling back.\n\nThe pizza was horrible. Tasteless! The wings were disgusting. \n\nI'll never order again. I think my point is clear. DO NOT ORDER FOOD FROM HERE!!!! STAY FAR FAR AWAY!!!! 0
+Gus's never ever surprises me anymore. Walked in the other day for carry out and they charged me $ .50 for my credit card transaction. WOW !!!! They have all these crazy little charges for everything you can think of. \n\n1. Credit card fee ( delivery and carry out ), maybe even dine in? Don't know never eaten in. \n\n2. After midnight delivery fee \n\nWhen it's late go to Ihop. 0
+"An hour ago, I ordered online for pick-up. I had used their: \nSpecial #3 X-Large Unlimited Toppings. Being the extremely famished person I am, I ordered some garlic knots and my pizza with: \n\nBlack olives, buffalo chicken, feta cheese, meatballs, mushrooms, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, salami, sausage, and spinach.\n\nUpon entering the establishment, all I felt was warm sizzling air that Arizona is known for. It would have been nice for customers and workers to have some AC going. Anyways, I picked up my pizza and went home to devour it. \n\nMy review: \n\n- The garlic knots, although extremely delicious on the outside, had no flavor whatsoever on the inside. The garlic sauce they offer with it was extremely helpful as I had to drench the bread in the middle with it. I must say though that I'm amazed at how flaky it is on the inside and warm and gooey on the inside. Big brownie points!\n\n- The pizza itself was very interesting. It seemed like they tossed all my toppings into the center so while working my way to the crust, I had a mouth-watering explosion of flavor! Yum! But like the garlic knots, the dough itself offered very little flavor.\n\nOverall, it wasn't bad for the price. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good. It really seems like Gus is a water-downed cheaper alternative to NYPD Pizza!\n\nOh, and as a note, they charge 50cents if you use a credit card and a 49cents \""""service fee.\"""" I picked-up the pizza. What service did I get? XD" 0
+Absolutely the worst pizza i've ever had. With all the local cheap late night options for delivery i have no idea how this place stays in business. It takes a lot or me to really dislike a place, but Gus's, your pizza makes me want to cry. 0
+WORSE customer service EVER! My boyfriend and I were even staring at the girl working there wondering at which point she would smile. Everyone was just rude and the pizza was absolutely terrible. It was slimy because of the grease and the dough was undercooked. Seriously, don't waste your money. 0
+Gave them a try because it was my only option at 1:00 in the morning. The guy on the phone was very friendly, quoted me 45 minutes to an hour, seemed a little long but you can't expect too much at that time of day, no prob. It did take an hour and again that is what I was quoted. \nUnfortunately the pizza was not edible. I was expecting bad pizza, hoping for good pizza, and more than prepared for cold pizza. But this was my first delivery experience with horribly BURNT pizza. We were ravenous at this point so we picked off some shreds that we could eat, and most of what we ate was still burned and disgusting. \nLow expectations have historically kept me from being much of a complainer, but seeing that useless pizza I'd paid for in my fridge the next day, instead of something to eat actually convinced me to make a phone call. The girl on the phone was friendly and apologetic, but had no authority to do anything for me. She said she'd pass my information and receipt along to her manager and that I should expect a call. \nNo call. Enjoy the photo. 0
+I love this place. The food is great and fresh tasting ingredients. My husband and I had the Bronx Bomb and it was amazing. \n\nThe service was good. Even though we went at 1 am! The staff was friendly and helpful. I look forward coming back or order in food for delivery. 1
+We got there at midnight and ordered the Bronx Bomber and Garlic Knots.\n\nWe decided to eat in and not only was the service vibrant and friendly but the good was well above average for 24hr pizza.\n\nLots of workers, food was made fresh and served with a verity of dips.\n\nWill definitely be going back!!! 1
+Great little Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, noodle dishes, and rice and meat dishes. We tried several different dishes and some seafood pho. While I appreciate that they had the seafood pho, the flavor wasn't as good as other pho I've had in the past. The lemongrass chicken was probably my favorite dish here. Cooked perfectly, and filled with lemongrass flavor in each bite. I will definitely be coming here again to try more of their dishes. 1
+I've been to Khai Hoan two times now. The first time I got the number 5 and the second time I got the number 15. Both were excellent!\n\nThe service is fast, we didn't have to sit at the table for long before someone came over and took our order. Even getting the food didn't take to long. The beef in the number five was perfect, sliced thin and rare when it was put in so that the broth could cook it. \n\nThe broth wasn't overly oily and you get a big plate of 'fixing's (like bean sprouts, lime and basil) for your soup.\n\nOverall, this place was great--though I think the soup needs more meat on average.\n\nI will go back for sure! 1
+Get the Vietnamese coffee - it is decadent. So delicious!\n\nThe Pho is wonderful. Their broth is absolutely delicious. I could just eat that. The beef is always tender and they give you just the right amount..not too much, not too little.\n\nThe service is good, they bring out your food quickly! Everyone seems very friendly. \n\nAfter eating here once, we were hooked. We have been enjoying Pho at least once a week since! 1
+Would you like some cockroach with your soup? Yes a live cockroach crawled out from under the napkin holder while I was eating.\n\nThe service was really poor. \n\nThe food was ok.. not awful but not great. I got the vegetable soup. Its the worst I have had here on the east side.\n\nFor its location I would say look somewhere else. Tempe is filled with other great places to eat.\n\nBring some raid! 0
+Excellent Pho, 1st time here, came with Vietnamese friend who says it's the best in the valley. I agree. 1
+Love the PHO! We recently moved here from Southern California the home of amazing pho and this is now our goto place. We have tried several and landed here. 1
+Really yummy, no frills Vietnamese. I had the veggie spring rolls and the vegetarian pho - both were delicious. The spring rolls tasted very fresh and came with a peanut sauce and the pho was generous on the noodles and came with your standard fare - broccoli, carrots, bok choy, tofu, and beansprouts and basil on the side. Could have used more tofu, IMO, but that's my only main complaint.\n\nGo up to the cashier to pay, $10 minimum and they do not take American Express. 1
+I eat here many times. I am that single guy people look at and feel sorry for cause I am reading something and ignoring them, unless she is hot ;)\nYou cannot go wrong with any of the food here. Really.\nNow that its winter, its PHO and more PHO.\nAs custom men will serve you and the women will take your money, haha.\nCheck it out. 1
+"\""""What can I say about Kolby's that isn't amazing?\"""" I ask myself this everytime I think about driving 20 minutes to play pool here. Alas, it still remains unanswered... This place is awesome. Simply put. You don't have to enjoy pool to have a good time thats FOR SURE. They sell brewski's and eats. No liquor (I just found out), but their amazing food will make up for that dinger. I swear, any food I eat here is fantastic. \n\nFireball Burger is indeed VERY fiery... like the waitresses!\nLoaded Fries are soooo comfortably loaded like many of the patrons\nSupreme Nachos come with everything including a side of siracha (sp?) and sour cream. Don't. Underestimate them...\nTacos are flour tortillas, but deep fried like corn ones... They are extremely tasty and you get three of them. Believe me, they are thicker than your grandma. Seriously. :|\n\nSun and Mon have $1.00 pints. THAT'S RIGHT! ONE DOLLAR!\nTues have $2.00 Coronas\n\nThe staff is B-A, Bad Ass! Everyone is super cool and they make you wish you were them. Honestly! I want to work there!\n\nAnyway, if you are in the mood for some chillaxing, stop here. Noon to 7 only costs you $7.00! Can you believe it?!?!?! That's unheard of!" 1
+Harlow's gives me diarrhea. Every time. Every single time. You know what, though? I don't care because Harlow's cuts my hangover directly in half and I feel twice as good when I leave. If I get me some diarrhea, that's okay. It's a price I'm willing to pay.\n\nTheir food is diner food. I mean, what you get is going to be a little on the greasy side and you'll taste it in your burps for a few hours. Some of their food might cause some slight indigestion. I, however, kind of enjoy heavy ass diner food that settles right to the bottom of my gut. \n\nWhen you order a water and a coffee, they'll be filled constantly. I mean constantly. At most places, you drink maybe altogether two cups of coffee throughout the course of your meal. At Harlow's, if you really wanted to, you could burn through like ten cups of joe.\n\nI've been to this place with some gnarly hangovers I can't even begin to explain. One time I went here so hung over that it felt like I coming down off of a crazy psilocybin trip. Harlow's makes me feel better. A LOT better. The ambience is a little douche-y and kind of conservative-Republican and they make the waitresses wear those embarrassingly small shorts and I get diarrhea whenever I go here.... fuck it. I still like it. 1
+Read the other reviews. This place is local, old, rustic and great breakfast. Yes, Great Chorizo breakfast. Go eat. 1
+"So I keep reading reviews where people say \""""I want to like whatever place, but I just can't.\"""" This is how I feel about Harlow's.\n\nThe inside is cool... I like the retro diner feel. And it's right around the corner from me, so it would be a great convenient spot. And the prices are decent, except for the fact that the food is just not good. (In the end I feel like I just wasted $30 on a crappy meal.) I've given the place two tries, and I just don't get how the rating is so high and why it's always busy.\n\nThe first time I had the eggs benedict. Not great, but not terrible. I would never go back for more of that though. I had read that the eggs Maximilian are the gem on the menu, so when I gave the place another go, I tried it. Also not good. My first bite was cold. Not room temperature cold, but like refrigerator cold. The flavor is somehow bold and bland at the same time. I ate about 1/4 of the plate and couldn't do it anymore. I left the place unsatisfied and kinda hungry.\n\nMy boyfriend likes pretty much everything and is NOT a picky eater, but he didn't like his chorizo breakfast burrito. I don't know how you can mess up a breakfast burrito, in AZ nonetheless, to the point that the guy won't eat it, but... well, it happened.\n\nThe OJ tastes like the stuff you get out of a machine at a hotel breakfast. \n\nYou know you've made a mistake when you know you would have eaten better tasting food at Denny's. :(\n\nI can't decide between one star or two. I will never go back there because the food is so bad. But the service is fine." 0
+WoW.. Great Service, Great Food.. Typical traditional Diner.. Fabulous.. Enjoy! 1
+After spending my morning in the office I decided to explore a bit and grab a bite to eat. I stumbled upon this place and I couldnt be happier with the whole experience. Amazing food and amazing people. 1
+We just came in from the airport and it is so nice to eat at a local restaurant that is so friendly 1
+Panchos- 2 eggs 2 pancakes & your choice of meat. I had bacon. \n\nFor my bacon, all I tasted was Salt! Eggs were good. Pancakes were tasteless. Service was ok. But I would NOT come here again. 0
+We go here for the mini golf. This place is an AZ classic and has a secret charm. Minigolf here is the best in the valley, they have big castles with drawbridges, pagodas, windmills, all sorts of fun mini golf holes. We really like the course on the west side. Most people don't notice it, so it has less people on it. We also love how they decorate the course with hokey 80s decorations for Halloween and Xmas. It is really fun and kind of even a little romantic. Also 80s kids, did you know that Golfland was in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure? They shot scenes at Golfland. It kind of add to the coolness. Anyways, we really suggest going at night when the water slides are off and the Xmas lights are up. The minigolf is usually open until 10pm, so you can play until pretty late. It is still a nice crowd with lots of families. Have fun! 1
+We went on a Tuesday in summer. We had such a blast. Short wait times, great rides, lots of options. We spent the entire day there and still didn't do all of the rides. Bring water shoes to protect your feet. 1
+LOVE Oregano's! They have delicious pizza, pasta, salads, wings, everything. The portions are huge and the prices are right and I can honestly say I've never not left Oregano's full and satisfied! Plus the atmosphere is fun as well. If you've saved room after your meal, try the pizookie, it's amazing. Giving 4 stars because there is always a huge wait and they don't take reservations or seat you until everyone is there, and also because the deep dish pizza was far too cheesy and saucy when I tried it (more than a deep dish should be) but everything else is superb. 1
+As a relatively new resident of the valley, I'm disappointed that it has taken me several months to patronize this establishment. Last night, we left our first visit to Oreganos both satisfied and in great anticipation of our return. \n\nThe atmosphere is very friendly and laid back. The d\u00e9cor is reminiscent of a hometown pizza joint from the '50's. Outdoors is a large patio with a bar. The entire staff makes you feel at home, with the hostesses calling your name as a friend would, not as someone waiting in line at the butcher. The wait staff is equally friendly and attentive with excellent recommendations. \n\nOur service was matched in satisfaction by our food. We started with the Guaca Tony, a delicious pairing of garlic pizza crust chips and Italian guacamole. For dinner, we split the Big Rig Pasta, agreeably, a favorite of our server. Our meal was washed away with a pitcher of Dos Equis, leaving us no room for one of Oreganos' popular cookies for dessert. However, I would welcome a better beer selection for such a unique destination.\n\nThis is a place that would be great to bring your family or a large group of friends. We'll definitely be returning soon. 1
+we order a deep dish pizza with meat! it was great and we couldn't finish it. we also ordered a side of wings and they were good. \n\ni'm not sure what was going on but the night we went we had to wait about an hour to be seated. this place was hopping and was real busy.\n\nwe will definitely be going back! 1
+Place lived up to the expectations. Being a pizza and wing connoisseur, I was pleased on both ends. The wings are a nice size too, no scrawniness here! My buddy recommended the stuffed pizza and it was pretty awesome. Although, I may have enjoyed the recommendation of the waitress more. I think she recommended the deep dish. Or was it the other one? Damn lack of memory recall! Ah...well, I guess that gives me another reason to go back. The patio is pretty cool, too. Had it not been so cold, I would have ventured out side. Last but certainly not least, the waitress, Marie, was totally awesome. She bumped it from 4 stars to 5! 1
+My review is based on just a couple of Chicago style stuffed Pizzas.\nThere's a 45-minute wait time & the pizzas you get feel like stuffed with cheese, cheese & more cheese. \nWe could hardly have one slice each.\nSome of the other dishes like thin crust pizza, pasta are good though. 0
+This is a great alternative to California Pizza Kitchen, the pizzas and salads are very good, they have great variety and great prizes, and the atmosphere is much better. I will definitely become a regular. 1
+Had the roasted chicken lasagna and wife had parmesan eggplant. Both were delicious. The only negative is the house salad. It's mostly iceberg lettuce. Don't bother ordering it. 1
+My Mom and I stayed here 3 nights. We arrived Thursday night about 11:30 and got to our room at 11:45. We needed to eat some real food before we headed to bed. We looked in the Guest Services Directory and saw that Room Service was only until 12 am. HURRY Find something yummy to eat. We ordered the Crispy Vegetable Ravioli Bites, they were crispy ravioli, parmesan, parsley, and marinara sauce, and a Cesar Salad with baby romaine, grape tomatoes, pecorino, creamy roasted garlic dressing. They said it would be ready in 15 minutes, they were here in 10. The food was delicious! Not the typical room service, very impressed. \nWhen we first walked in our room it stunk, I couldn't figure out what it was but we had to open the terrace doors and the bathroom fan on to get it out. Bad part it lingered our entire stay in the bathroom and fridge area. But a lot of things made up for this stench. \nWe were here for a convention and the breakfast, lunch, and dinner were impeccable. The wait staff was amazing, opening doors for us, making sure you never had an empty plate, or empty glass in front of you for very long. \nOne of my favorite parts about being here for a convention was during breaks they had a snack shack that you could go in and eat/drink anything you wanted. They had a coffee/espresso/latte machine, small frig with milk, organic juices, chocolate milk, water, and Izze's. CHOCOLATE! ice cream after lunch, hot cookies, poppers, yogurt raisins, nuts, chips, hummus with pretzels, chips and salsa... basically anything yummy you would want to snack on. \nWe made the mistake of keeping our window open one night to have fresh air come through, we got bit by mosquitos. So be careful if you are allergic. \nOverall we would definitely be back if it were for a convention. 1
+"DON'T EVER BUY SCRUBS HERE.\n I was given the wrong pants size (their fault) so had to drive back to exchange it. They didn't have the size because they sent everything on a \""""mobile show\"""" (their fault!!!) and I asked if they could just ship me the correct size so I didn't have to keep wasting my time. I was told it was $8+ to ship it to me because it was MY fault!! This place has zero customer service. I will never come here again and definitely will never recommend it to anyone ever again. \nAt least Kmart will ship my pants." 0
+I had been referred to DR Mendelson from my primary physician. I did not like his beside manner on first impression. he scheduled me for a fine needle aspiration. on the day of the procedure i sat in the room for a half an hour and when he finally did come in he swabbed my neck and stuck the needle in and was done in less than 30 seconds. the lymph node swelled up almost immediately. I knew then that I needed a new doctor. he charged thousand of dollars for that 10 to be exact. I was able to get scheduled at the May clinic. they did an Aspiration with the help of a sonogram and the procedure took a half an hour. no pain, and they got good samples. on follow up Dr. Mendelson wanted to schedule surgery to remove the lymph node. we told him we were going to the May clinic. at the Mayo they scheduled me for a PET scan and found the potential cancer in my throat. they removed the lymph and cancer in one surgery. I would have had to have multiple surgeries with Mendelson. please if you have cancer run for your life. I was lucky he is not the only game in town. 0
+I am looking for a new ENT. I've seen Dr. Mendelson 4 times and am not impressed with numerous things.\n\n 1. His bedside manor leaves much to be desired. He rushes in, spends a couple of minutes with you then spends the majority of time dictating his report in the computer. His is much more personal with the microphone that with the actual patient. Makes it seem like we had some in depth conversation about possible treatment plans, which we didn't at all. \n\n2. He does not spend much time explaining your diagnosis and all the possible options and what those mean. He said I was a good candidate for surgery, but didn't explain why, what that entails or how I would benefit. I tried to press for more information, but didn't get much. He basically just said let me know what you want to do and rushed out while I was still grasping for information. \n\n3. I wasn't seen until OVER an HOUR past my appt. time. 0
+I came here yesterday with some friends and it was just alright. It was your typical IHOP food. It is convenient because it is right next to ASU, but the parking lot looks kind of sketchy as does the inside of the building. It just looks a little run down. The food is al right. Nothing spectacular. The servers were very friendly and kept refilling our glasses, even when we were finished eating which is nice. It just wasn't anything I was super amazed about. I might come back if I want some quick, cheap pancakes, but there are just so many other good restaurants in Tempe I would probably pass. 0
+"The food was heavy, americanized \""""Mexican\"""" food. Authentic mexican food is so fresh and this was far from fresh. The prices were very high for such low quality. Al pastor was soggy and unrecognizable and quesadillas were fried masa." 0
+I MUST talk about the food at this place!!\n\nOkay, it was only recently that I decided to really try their food. and it was soo yummy! One time, I had a gyro and a seesh thoola (is that spelled right?) The second sandwich was a grilled chicken dish wrapped in a pita. it was so good! Their olive oil is quite good. The gyro was good too - a little greasy for my liking, but still yummy. \n\nAnother time I went - i went with a couple of friends and we brought it down! We had a kebab combination. My friend had just a chicken kebab and I had a lamb kebab and the sheeh thoola combo and my other friend had just the lamb. It came with salad and hummus and pita as well as our entrees and rice and this one side dish of feta cheese, tomatos and i think sage? I didn't get to eat it because my friend ate it all! damn her! \n\nThe hummus and pita was DELICOUS! and the rice was amazing. The kebabs were a little dry - I gotta admit but everything was good. I was really surprised. I thought it wasn't going to be that great. I wish we sat at a table becuase eating in their lil booths with just pillows on the floor was not very easy. We all got leg cramps that night. \n\nBut seriously - the service is SHIT! There's this guy who is their waiter - if you're not a FEMALE under 25 and WHITE and BLONDE and a size ZERO and have HUGE tits... he does NOT give a shit about you! and that's REAL! I am SO not lying!! I've have been to this establishment atleast a dozen times and everytime - the story's the same. We go up and order our hookah... this employee takes the order is seems rather pissed to do so. I give him my ID and credit card and sit down with a couple of menus.\n\nSEVERAL minutes later, our hooka comes and then we order our drinks and another quarter hour later our drinks come and then he seems CRAZY annoyed that we actually want food. I never care and just order anyway. There's been a couple of times when my friends wanted to eat somewhere else because of this guy's attitude. We order anyway. He reluctantly takes our order. We sit and wait... and wait... and wait... I search the room for him and there he is... standing over some girl's clevage as she giggles and twirls her hair. and FINALLY (one time 40 minutes later) we get our food. a-hole supreme usually plops our plates down and gives us more coles and is GONE. We never get refils on our drinks unless we beg another employee who seems like he's 15 years old.\n\nWhen we're done - we flag him over from yet another table where he's now hovering over a different cleavage since cleavage number 1 has left. and he clears the tables and leaves us yet again. Until we're done smoking and then finally go to the register to pay. When i think about it... the service really does suck! but the food is so good and so is the hookah. I've come close to telling off the waiter of the year - but the tobacco and food always calm me down. :P 0
+It was time to get some new ink and I knew what I wanted. My daughter just had a cover up of a tattoo done and I liked the way it turned out so I set off for the shop she got it done it.\n\nIt was Sunday afternoon; I went in got a price checked, though it was a decent amount so I said yep let's do this!\n\nMy artist was Jake, he was nice and good at what he does, not heavy handed and before I knew it the tattoo was done.\n\nI love my tatt, I think it's pretty sweet and I do see myself coming back to get more ink haha\n\n(btw this wasn't my 1st time at this shop been their many moons ago, and had great service then too) 1
+"A little kindness goes a long way, boys. This review is for the 3 star lunch buffet and the 1 star service. I have to admit that I am out and out soured for most Indian buffets in that my fave one in DC, Ragaa, makes me weep how good it is. But one of my fellow Yelp buddies said this place made her belly happy, so I gave it a try. The smells and sight of the sparkling dining room made me thing that good things were coming my way. As I perused the buffet, I noticed that it was really geared towards quantity rather than quality. Tandoori chicken was way overcooked (and all dark meat - not a big deal, but it seems like they are saving the white meat for something else - maybe dinner?) and the other meat dishes were just so-so. Saag paneer was tasty, as was the daal, but both forgettable. And the rice! It wasn't fluffy and light like you'd expect, but a little crunchy - a sin at an Indian restaurant as far as I'm concerned! The only true delight is the warm, hot naan that they bring by to sop up the sauce on your plate. I could make a meal of just it, except that $10 is a little steep.\n\nMy true issue with the place is the sheer lack of kindness on the face of anyone that works there. It's like they are pissed off that they have to serve you and want to be elsewhere. Fine by me! Go away and have someone else serve me that'll say \""""You're welcome!\"""" when I say \""""Thank you\"""" instead of scowling and walking away. We actually got into an argument the first time I went there - we were a party of three, but a friend was coming so I asked for a table for four. The friend never came, so we were surprised when they charged us for four buffets and then put up a fight when we asked to take the fourth charge off for a person that was never there. Come on, man! You served us bread and water our entire meal - you saw only the three of us. Sad.\n\nI have to admit, I do return to this place when friends suggest it for lunch - like a drunken hookup, I fall into it and then ask myself what I am doing once I am there. I need to scope the valley for a new place and stop giving in to convenience of location." 0
+I promised myself I would not write this review. But, I couldn't even keep this promise to myself. My eating partner told me I owed the world this review considering that money is tight and people need to know what they are getting or not getting for their money.\nThe staff was friendly upon our arrival and we were seated expeditiously. Not too crowded for a Saturday night, hmmmmm. My eating partner wanted to sit next to me instead of facing me so he began to move the placemat & silverware to the other side. The waiter trying to be helpful, put all five of his fingers, on what was destined to be my plate, and swished the plate next to the other plate. Helpful, but I was somewhat concerned about where those five fingers had been last. i was soooo self disciplined that didn't say a word, but I did use antibacterial hand cleaner on my plate. With mersa and other types of infections abounding, I didn't want to take a chance. \nPapdum came with coriander chutney. Crispy and plentiful.\nThe chicken biryani served to us had a strange color. Very very red, as if cooked with tomato paste. Spicy as we asked but with no flavor. Just heat. We like the heat but the food has to be tasty. (I thought of the delicious biryani that we could have had had we driven to our old stand-by that was further away from our house.) What a difference a couple of miles makes. Then the Chicken Vindaloo that was ordered spicy, was delivered spicy but with no flavor. Indian spices were not strong enough; just chicken in a red sauce. Even the tartness that vindaloo sauce requires was missing. Vindaloo is one of those sauces that contains a little bit of vinegar (just check any indian cookbook). The tandoori roti was good as was the complementary yogurt sauce. \nThe people are nice enough but the food is probably one of the least favorite I have had in the valley (I was going to write worst, instead of least favorite but that would not be very nice). \nSuffice it to say that my Saturday night dinner was less than tasty and certainly less than memorable. \nMoral of the story: Drive a few extra miles and go to a place where you know you will get excellent food at a fair price. It will be worth the drive. (Did you read this dear eating partner???) 0
+Excellent food, attentive service,very reasonable prices. What's not to like? Well, the table at which we were seated needed a bit of attention to its cleanliness. Otherwise I would have seriously considered five stars. But that was minor; I'll be back at first opportunity. 1
+"If I were to rate *only* the food then I would have given a 5-star rating since I find the food really good. But its not only the food that makes you come back or appreciate a place.\n\nThe service of this place is very poor. I believe the servers should be given some training on how to interact with guests, how to behave with them, how to serve them. But no, the owner doesn't care about it. It happens with me all the time, the servers \""""hands-me\"""" the plates, bowls, curries, breads everytime without fail, insteading of keeping it on the table even when I am in the middle of my meal. \n\nAnd the most irritating thing, they always ask you to pay while you are eating. ALWAYS! Why can't they wait for me to finish and then let me ask for the cheque or if it can't be avoided, why can't they be courteous while asking for it. Last time when I went there, the same thing happened and instead of complying, I complained, asked the server that I wanted to speak to the manager. This really spoils *the* experience for me.\n\nI keep going back to this place since it is walking distance from my place, but after the last time, never going back!" 0
+This place is the best. My wife and I always get the same. Taandori chicken garlic knaan basmati rice and mango juice and a mango lasi. Its cheap too plus udent discount 1
+"I listed 5 stars because PRG is \""""as good as it gets\"""" in my book having only been to 2 other rock gyms in my life. \n\nThe staff are very helpful and the orientation training was sufficient (although it's been so long since I went through it I can't accurately review what their curriculum is today). \n\nThey change the routes frequently enough that you don't get bored but leave them enough that if you go regularly you'll get a \""""second chance\"""" at that route that gave you troubles last time.\n\nThey keep the bathrooms clean and there is plenty of storage space for your stuff. \n\nMy only warning would be the heat of the summer. The AC in PRG is working really hard just to \""""mildly\"""" cool the place. I don't really mind the heat because I enjoy working out and getting sweaty but I only list this as a warning to others to whom it might be a turn-off. \n\nLike I said, I've only been to two other rock gyms but I really like the lay-out, the vibe and have never had a negative experience at PRG.\n\nGo! Do something daring and climb a rock wall!!!" 1
+If i could give less than one star I would!!! God help you if they file any information you give them it will only seem to get lost, and they will deny up and down ever getting it!! I could handle paying 650 for four driving courses, what I couldn't handle was them coming a day in advance while I was at work, did they some how think i would drive using telekinesis??? No they called my phone a thousand times supposably!! The problem with that i had changed that number a week after i scheduled my appointment and while i called the day i had received my new number so they could list it for future use they decide it against listing it, when i called about the confused date they denied it up and down saying i had scheduled that day and gave no number apparently i had scheduled the drive only to sit at work and have them do a scavenger hunt, so now i have to pay a fee of 50 dollar to schedule a new drive all because they didn't feel the need to write down a simple number. You would think with customers paying 650 they would be a little more attentive apparently they stop caring once they receive that check. 0
+I love this place. It doesn't look like much but they make excellent indian food from scratch. They will do any substitution you need and ask for. If you eat there rather than getting your food to go you will get very generous portions for a decent price. They also have wide selection of indian desserts and snacks, most of which are made fresh daily.\n\nIt's family owned, if you are nice to them they will be very nice and helpful to you! 1
+Avoid this place if you care about your health. 0
+Went with a Groupon for the Buffet. At least half the dishes were too salty to eat. I mentioned this to the Owner(?) and she said that everyone's taste is different. The mango lassi was too sweet too. 0
+Kohinoor is one of the few places that I have seen that actually serve dinner buffets. They have a large variety of options, which is great. The naan is fresh and toasty right out of the oven, and the food is well seasoned across the board.\n\nThe owner was really nice to me and gave me some extra sweets to go as a trial for my first time. Unlike most buffets that have 1-2 common desserts, they have quite a variety of choices if you are into Indian Sweets.\n\nThe people working are extremely nice and have a great sense of humor as well. 1
+"OK, finally lost my Tempe Improv V-Card. Why it didn't happen sooner, the world will never know.\n\nEither way, I went here for the first time over a week ago to see Carlos Mencia and got to surprise my Dude with a night out! We won tickets through My 103.9 FM. Thanks again, Miss Monti! \n\nNot much else I can say that hasn't been said: Great venue for comedy, plenty of parking, and overall a fun time. No matter where you're sitting, you have a nice view of the comic. \n\nPleased to report that Tempe Improv addresses jackassery and hecklers in a prompt manner, even if Carlos was cool with this crazy guy in the VIP section just \""""Having a good time!\"""" \n\nAlso, they have speakers in their restrooms that pump in audio from the show so you don't miss a beat. Yes, \""""Miss Hamster Bladder\"""" (damn you, Dude) had to get up during Carlos' encore! \n\nTwo drink minimum is per person. We decided to stick to beers. Bucket of four (Two Blue Moon + Two Coors Light) went for around $25-$27. Gratuity included. \n\nI think we got out quite fine for only sticking to drinks; however, I think this place would be even better if they put their beers on draft to match the price. \n\nOur server did a fantastic job of checking in on us, which was awesome since we only had drinks. \n\nCan't wait to come back!" 1
+Now that I'm living in AZ full time, I need to hit Dilly's as often as I can. The sandwiches and wraps are still great! The Poore Bros chips are still fantastic. I'm a big fan of the BBQ Ranch flavor. I never stray from the goodness of these flavor of chips.\n\nMy favorites sandwiches are the humdinger, dilly club and then the mexi, southwest and chicken cesar wraps\n\nYou can't go wrong with any of the sandwich choices on the menu. The cookies are very tasty!\n\nAll sandwiches and wraps are $6.99 and come with your choice of a side and a pickle spear.\n\nDuring the peak lunch hour, you wait in line a bit or struggle to find a table to sit.. Order usually come out within 5-10 minutes during peak time. 1
+"What can I say? Dilly's Deli is a classic in the Tempe area. Awesome place to get a delicious sandwich for a descent price and be able to get in and out fairly quickly.\n\nI personally like the gobbler. Great taste of Thanksgiving without the \""""I ate WAY too much\"""" feeling." 1
+"This is one of the few places I can go, sit at the bar, & order a nice dinner & maybe a Blue Moon and feel \""""among my people.\"""" Also...I can bring my 80something parents and 50something siblings here on St Pat's Day (granted- DAY, not night) and they fully enjoy it. Finally...this is where I learned that my culture has FOOD! Yes- the Irish have a culinary heritage. Who knew. At Rula it looks like: salmon, boxty, bread pudding ice cream, shepherd's pie. Don't let the bar appetizers keep you from ordering 1 or 2 great entrees...." 1
+As an Irish lass thru and thru, the promise of a cool Irish pub to get some grub and frosty guiness was enticing...and it delivered! The food was great, our server was excellent, and they were able to accomodate our group of about 15 walkins without blinking an eye on a saturday evening (bonus points for that). Their patio is really nice, lots of flowers and greenery and high stone walls that make you feel like you're in more of a garden than just off Mill Ave.\n\nOverall, great place to head with friends! 1
+This is my default happy hour/bar in Tempe. Prices are good and food is better, but it can be expensive outside of happy hour.\n\nThere is a wide selection of food and beverages on happy hour. Really, you can't miss on this one. BEWARE: Even though happy hour is 7 days a week, it is not available during special events, game days or for whatever random reason they feel. This part always makes me, a loyal regular, kind of pissy, but oh well. It has yet to deter me from going.\n\nEvery now and then, they have specialty dinners (single malt dinners, whisky dinners, etc.) that are quite awesome! Definitely be on the look out for posters in the bar and go to one. It's definitely worth the money and you'll be happy.\n\nPS...they might have my single favorite bar food item...Hot Bollix. They are glorious, fried balls of deliciousness. Get some...NOW! 1
+This place definitely wow'd me! I'm a California native and I was in Tempe for a wedding and me and fiance came here on two occasions, for lunch and late night drinks.\nFor lunch we decided to visit this place, since it was so close to our hotel. It was fairly quiet in there so we got seated and helped immediately. Our server did a great job making sure we were happy and satisfied. I believe her name was Rachel, very talkative lively lady, kudos to her for doing a good job.\nThe next day we came here with a bunch of friends for some late night drinks. All I can say was it was busy! But I particularly liked the environment and feel of the place. There was a live band rocking out to keep everyone entertained, the outside patio was alive with people but we all managed to find a great spot to chill out at. The servers were incredibly polite and made sure everyone had a drink and didn't have to wait. They also were very quick to clean up empty mugs.\nOverall some really good service here! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the Tempe area. 1
+Would have been five stars if the service had been better. For a Saturday night pretty empty so was surprised to see it take a while to get service. Food was fantastic as usual! 1
+"I changed jobs a few months ago and am now working in the Mill Ave area. Once again (previously at Old Town Scottsdale) I find myself writing about cool bars with tons of reviews containing details of fun nights on the town from the perspective of a working stiff grabbing a quick bite on her lunch break. Oh, well, c'est la vie!\n\nFirst off, I was expecting a kind of dingy dive bar but the interior is actually quite nice looking. I liked all the little Irish knick-knacks they had around the place. And even though there were a couple of signs advertising whiskey and Guinness, there weren't a ton of neon signs everywhere... so during the day, the place really does not scream \""""college bar!\"""" at all. The seating was comfortable and I liked that there was both an open area where you could push some tables together for a large group and also an area separated by a couple stairs with some semi-private booths. Our server was friendly and attentive and the food came out really quick.\n\nI ordered the strawberry salad because I knew I was having a big dinner later that evening and I didn't want to fill up. Surprisingly, instead of the boring iceberg lettuce you would expect from a bar salad they had a nice spring mix. The strawberries were very fresh and the grilled chicken was cooked perfectly. All the flavors worked really well together and the only criticism I have is that the dressing was a tad too sweet. Overall, a really tasty salad. My fellow lunch companions ordered a burger, fish and chips, and shepherd's pie. All of their plates looked really good and they all enjoyed their food. I will definitely order the shepherd's pie next time since this is a favorite dish of mine and they serve a nice small lunch portion that you can get with a salad to keep the meal from being too heavy.\n\nHopefully I'll get to try this place for a few drinks in the evening some time but until then I will definitely be back for lunch." 1
+Being a vegetarian isn't always the easiest lifestyle to live. People tease you, and give you odd looks when its brought up in conversation. And god forbid a meal at mom and dad's goes by without someone making mention of your weird eating habits. \nIts a good thing that Green came along to help strengthen our resolve. and more importantly, to help convince non-vegetarians that vegans and vegetarians aren't a bunch of weirdos who eat soy-paste and lentils all day. \nWith a wide array of options on their menu, Green has enough variety to please pretty much everyone, vegan or not. After eating here at least twice a week for the last few months I've come close to sampling the entire menu, and there really isn't a bad thing that I can say about it. The mock chicken and the phoney beef used in Green's sammy's are alarmingly accurate in both flavor and texture. The curry bowls are some of the best I've had, and the orecciette pasta with chicken parmesan is worth killing for - which is saying a lot in vegan circles.\nBottom line: if you're in the neighborhood, you'd be a fool not to stop in and sample some of the items on the menu. If you don't find something at green that you absolutely love, you may want to see a doctor, because there is a good chance that you are dead and haven't realized it yet.\nFinally, if the slew of rave reviews here on yelp hasn't convinced you yet, you can check out Green's menu right here:\n\nhttp://www.greenvegetarian.com/menu.jpg 1
+So just in case this is the first review you've read about this place, let me be the one to tell you - it's vegan. Not vegetarian (no meat, but eggs and dairy), but vegan. And several of their dishes are mock - made to resemble normal meat dishes (hot dogs, burgers, chicken, etc.). I know that right there either turns people on or off. Me, I dig it. My freezer's stocked with Boca, Morning Star, Quorn and Gardenburger products. That said, not all of their mock products work. While I love heir Spicy Buffalo Wings, Crab Puffs, Vegan Chili Fries and Mum's Meatball Po-boy, I was disappointed with the No Harm Chicken Parm Sandwich and the Vegan Hot Dogs. Haven't built up the courage to try their pizzas just yet - my previous experience with vegan cheese hasn't been all that great. But I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually, I stop by for lunch with my meat-eating friends at least once a month. But don't worry, mock isn't all they have to offer. They've also got tofu - a Spicy Peanut Tofu appetizer as well as a good variety of noodle and rice bowls.\n\nAnd it's a pretty cool place - I really dig the decor, from the Volkswagen doors along an entire wall to the local art work. 1
+My vegan wife loves this place. It's nice eating there, but I'm trying to avoid soy protein, and there are too few such options on their menu (I would prefer more non-soy entrees). And a lot of the food is much too greasy for my taste. 1
+It's what health-intelligent people are looking for. You are now home. 1
+"Yum! For all those skeptics who fear trying vegan cuisine, this is the place to start. I have not had anything on the menu that I disliked, and you would never know that these dishes are completely free of animal products. The Green Burger and the Mexicali Burger totally satisfy my need to chomp into a big ol' burger, which I occasionally miss since I became a vegetarian. The Drunken Mushroom \""""Chicken\"""" Bowl is amazing. All of the vegan \""""meats\"""" and \""""cheeses\"""" they use at Green are awesome. They even sell some of them in their mini grocery store so you can take that vegan deliciousness home with you. And the desserts... oh, boy! If you haven't tried it already, go now!" 1
+Wow, this is my 3rd time trying to post a review, and each time it has been erased when I go to press submit....\n\nI came here based on the awesome yelp reviews and was VERY disappointed. The food was awful. I am not vegetarian nor vegan so I am not knowledgeable in appreciating good mock meat, but I CAN differentiate between tasty and unappetizing.\n\nArtichoke Dip was watery and looked like light grey/brown colored gunk.\n\nI got the Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl with tofu and was only able to take a couple bites because it really tasted awful. I typically really like eating tofu too. Please believe me in that I am not a picky eater and it is very rare for me to dislike a restaurant meal.\n\nMy boyfriend got a mock beef dish that had this underlying soy flavor. One plus about both our entrees was the amount of veggies in our dishes, but we couldn't even pick out the vegetables because of that strong background taste that lingered on our tongues. 0
+Delicious and great prices. There are so few vegetarian restaurants in this part of the country but these guys do it right. 1
+"Mmmmmmm Mmmmm Mmm........ so good! I was skeptical about mach meats, but was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were prepared. We ordered a couple of apps & 2 bowls to try. The apps were good, but my drunken mushroom \""""chicken\"""" was executed beautifully! The best part? The \""""TSoynami Clunky Monkey\"""" was a dessert that I couldn't stop moaning after every bite! Was that TMI?? Just imagine... Soy Ice Cream mixed with chunks of bananas, pecans, and chocolate drizzled throughout. Even if you eat too much and think you don't have room... don't miss this chance - make room!! You won't be sorry. \nOverall? Excellent! \nI am a fan and can't wait to try more on the menu!" 1
+I asked my Mom to take me somewhere really healthy, while I was visiting her in Phoenix a few weeks ago. She decided to take me to Green. I knew I would like it upon first walking in, and indeed it was very good! They had a lot of fake meat products on the menu, but I decided to go with the Mongolian Tofu. It had great flavor, and it was very filling. I also drank the Sweet Lime, which was very refreshing, especially in 106 degree heat. Everyone we were with enjoyed their food, except my boyfriend, who wasn't too into their version of fake mozzarella cheese...was kind of rubbery, but um, what do you expect? Real cheese is where it's at, hence the reason I could never be a vegan. The inside of this place is also cute -- my kind of place! I wish there was something similar to this in SF, because I would go a lot! 1
+"I have been coming here since 2008, and I have to say...it's all good, every time! The service is always friendly and outstanding, which goes miles with me...but add to that such a great, unique and tasty menu that non-vegetarians like me are swayed to eat veg. I mean, vegan po' boys, kung pao, coconut curry, garden burgers, meatball sandwiches--all of which are tastier than the so-called \""""real things\"""". I had the spicy bbq chicken sandwich with a side of curry pasta salad today, which rocked, and with a friend who hadn't been in yet, and who, I'm sure, will be back. May I also suggest the thyme fries, which are a bit of awesome. I don't care about the so-called \""""scenesters\"""" that one reviewer was complaining about. I like that they replaced the standard soda fountain with a lineup of kombucha, Izze, and other healthy drinks. I just eat happily and enjoy myself here, and notice that everyone else is generally doing exactly the same.\n\nGo Green!" 1
+Modern bohemian atmosphere with hearty vegan menu that wont leave you empty. The spicy is not too spicy and the sauces are just right. Great place for good food. 1
+Food was very good.\n\nCustomer service was TERRIBLE!! \nNo one person even said HELLO, or made us feel welcomed with ever a smile. 0
+The have amazing food, vegeterian or vegans dream. Their mock chicken wings are delish! Definately will be there as much as possible. 1
+Very vegan. The menu includes a variety of choices. Under the sandwiches and burger section everything is 'mock'. I like the Big Wac it's the same as a Big Mac but it's bigger and more filling. The fries are way better than mcdonalds. \n\nPlus they have Jones soda. I love this place. Don't be surprised to see some artzy fartzy people though 1
+I recently quit this gym after being a member for more than seven years. The equipment is the same as it was in 2002, and desperately needs to be upgraded. In fact, the whole place could use a major renovation. Other locations are nicer, but I'd have to go out of my way to visit them. Two pairs of 35 pound dumbbells had been missing for more than a year and had not been replaced. No two Treadmills ever seem to move at the same pace. Then on top of everything, they stopped taking credit cards to pay monthly dues, and I had to pay directly through my bank account. \nThere was one big pro. Except during peak hours (just before and after normal work hours), the place was always empty, which made it easy for some one like me, with an unusual schedule to get a work out in. 0
+$150 for an old tv, $90 for a bike with a rusty chain, frayed brake lines, ripped seat, missing chain guard, and flat tires? What??!?\n\nYou can buy a brand new bike at Walmart for $80. They also had no clothing for kids under 2 that wasn't ripped, badly stained, and overpriced. They had a very nice electric coffee carafe, yeah I opened it and it was encrusted in old coffee grounds (at least I hope that's what it was). \n\nPerhaps I was spoiled by the Salvation Army back in Ohio but even in the ghetto one there you could still find used items fairly priced and with life left in them. I guess I thought in a nice town like Tempe, they wouldn't put out overpriced crap for sale. 0
+-ANOTHER OVERPRICED Thrift Store...sigh!\n\n-Most stuff was just JUNK..and it was overpriced.\n\n-Furniture was WAY overpriced! I've bought NEW stuff cheaper at Target!\n\n-Store was not super big, but it looked organized. Lots of clothing. Lots of (OVERPRICED) furniture.\n\n-Located on the West side of the street. There is a Goodwill located just down the street (south).\n\n-There were two shopping carts outside the front door full of bread. Was it for sale? Was it FREE? Was it for the birds hanging around nearby? There was no sign and I wasn't going to bother asking.\n\n-Parking was convenient. 0
+Now typically, you know what to expect from Motel 6...which isn't a whole lot. \n\nThis one took the cake though when I walked in the office and was blasted in the face by the cigarette stench. Not to mention the pregnant girl that had marks all over her arms...and each arm bandaged. \n\nThe service wasn't great either. I arrived about an hour and a half prior to 3 p.m. which is check-in. Okay, my room wasn't ready yet, no big deal. We left, got something to eat and came back, just about at 3. Back into the office, she proceeded to tell that she had to find a ready room...wait what? Then told me that the room wasn't ready yet. \n\nI made the reservations online about a month ago, they could've at least had the room ready by 3.\n\nAnd walking on a linoleum wood floor isn't really the most comfortable thing after getting out of the shower. \n\nAnd to top it all off (not that this couldn't happen anywhere else) but a car alarm kept going off several times during the night. Not exactly the best nights sleep is guaranteed here either.\n\nCheck please? 0
+As a native to Philly, I need to have my cheesesteak fix. Service was fast, food was good (although its not an original cheesesteak) and the prices weren't bad either. Their curly fries w/ a side of ranch are the best! \n\nCan't wait to go back to try their wings. 1
+It's ok- last year we had Golfland Sunsplash season passes and were planning to go there again this year but when they had a one day only 12 hour super sale on season passes and I just so happened to be working a 12 hour shift that day-they peeved me into buying Big Surf season passes.\n\nNow-Big Surf, is a bit nicer and more relaxed than Sunsplash, but it could definately use some cleaning and care. The staff are mostly high school age and have no customer service or training-so next year Big Surf could save money on staffing and just hire monkeys or hyenas because either would do the job better than what's working there now.\n\nIf you go with really low expectations, you are going to have a great time.\n\nThe food is mediocre and pricey. The parking is free and ample. The large wave pool is nice and full of pee. How do I know? I never see anyone in the bathrooms.\n\nThe slides are average.\n\nAgain, go with low expectations and all is going to be fine. 0
+"I bought my tickets through groupon for $14 each. Good deal! My family & I were going on a Sunday. I googled the waterpark to find out the hours. It said it opens at 10. As I was checking the website for what I can bring into the park i noticed it said 11. Then I checked the yelp reviews and yelp said they open at 10. I wanted to be there when it opened so I could get a shade area in the grass. At this point I was thoroughly confused so I decided to call and listen to the message. The message seemed to be updated since they posted the date and time their summer weekend hours started, which was 10. So we got there at 9:45. The parking lot was empty so I went to the front to see if hours were posted. On a chalkboard it said they are open at 11. As I was walking back to the parking lot someone who was operating a leaf blower told me it opens at 10. I explained that the sign said they open at 11 but he assured me they open at 10. I don't think he works for the company so I disregarded what he said. When I saw someone in a golf cart I asked him. He was wearing a big surf shirt so I knew he would have accurate information. He told me it opens at 11. I told him that I checked the phone message and that it said they open at 10. He shrugged his shoulders at me and said, \""""well, we open at 11.\"""" He absolutely didn't care about the inconvenience that I had experienced even after I explained it to him. He was actually very rude to me then drove away in his golf cart. The general manager, Bob, is in serious need of customer service training. He does not care about the customer, customer satisfaction or his job. \n\nBesides that, as soon as I entered the park I noticed that the trash cans were already completely full. It looked as though things were not cleaned up from the day before. The bathrooms were just disgusting. It was out of toilet paper but there was soap and paper towels. Each time I used the restroom I never once saw people wash their hands. They just walked out, which doesn't have anything to do with Big Surf but it just added to the feeling that this is a dirty place. My boyfriend told me that the men's bathroom was out of paper towels all day. No one went to clean or check on them for the entire day. The park looks like they need to do some major renovations. \n\nThe lines are not as busy as other water parks, so that's a plus. But there is also a reason why I suppose. I won't be back." 0
+Went last weekend for the first time. Family had a ton of fun. Daughter loved the kid slides. A few staff could be a little more attentive at the slides, but the majority were great! Looks like the park could use a few cosmetic updates, but will def return again! 1
+"First visit 3 stars, second visit 2 stars unfortunately. I don't doubt the pasta is still A-OK, but I have to knock them down for their entree-sized salads. \n\nI ordered a Caesar with chicken. The addition of the chicken bumped the price of this jewel up to $12.95. While plentiful, the romaine was so drenched in dressing, the crispness of the lettuce was lost. The chicken was mediocre at best, certainly not worth the 5 bucks to add it. A shame because the dressing was pretty good.\n\nMy husband ordered the Antipasto per Due. With back olives, artichokes, ham, salami, provolone, and anchovies, it should have been a hit. But again, drenched in vinaigrette. Also the meats and cheese were just thin slices, nothing of exceptional quality. At $14.95, this was a miss.\n\nWe also ordered bruschetta, but I had forgotten all their bread is sesame seed \""""sub rolls.\"""" Better bread is a must. While I might consider Lo Cascio again, I'll stick with pasta. If you see me carry a duffel bag inside, I brought my own baguette, too." 0
+"Dining at Lo Cascio was a horrid experience.\nTo the restaurant's credit, the staff was pleasant and friendly. That's all I can say that was positive about my evening. The food wasn't even mediocre in quality. The salads were nothing more than a large plate of romaine lettuce leaves with one tomato wedge and two black olives. The pasta had a disproportionately small amount of sauce to go with the huge plate of overcooked spaghetti noodles. The marinara sauce itself was very generic, the only reason it had any flavor at all was due to the overabundance of garlic they packed into it. The two meatballs in my spaghetti and meatballs came on a separate plate, covered in what seemed like canned tomato paste. If you don't mind generic tasting Italian food this place would be fine, except they don't charge generic prices. At around fifteen dollars a plate, I would hope for a little more quality in the food that is served. Then there's the issue of the restaurant's ambiance. My boyfriend and I dined in the bar so we could watch college football. There was one patron at the bar who farted, gargled his alcohol like it was mouthwash, and made loud, repugnant, comments like \""""this shot tastes like vomit.\"""" I understand that's not necessarily the restaurant's fault and in a bar people tend to be a little more rowdy. However, the bar was serving the full dinner menu and this repulsive behavior happened right in front of the bartender who said or did nothing as disgusted patrons tried to eat dinner. I'm sure you can imagine how hard it would be to eat within the proximity of a man who was passing gas incessantly. As a full time student who also works full time, I don't get a lot of evenings out. I believe you dine out for a good meal as well as a fun experience. Lo Cascio failed miserably at both of those things. The check was around fifty dollars and for that I left feeling grossed-out, frustrated and ripped off. I will never risk one of my evenings out at Lo Cascio again." 0
+My boyfriend and I decided to try here since we were looking for a new place to eat on Friday night. When we showed up we were asked to wait, even though the restaurant was half empty, but we assumed maybe some wait staff had called out. when we were seated and we ordered, they brought out the bread. It was nice and warm, but one of the loaves was on the edge of being burnt and they both had sesame seeds on top that reminded me of those bread sticks that you get in cellophane wrappers. \n\nWe had both ordered the house dressing for our salads, but it turned out to be oil and vinegar, which would have been fine except one salad had all the oil, which was bitter, and one had all the vinegar. Also, the salad was half a handful of romaine, 2 onion rings, 2 small black olives, and a tomato slice.\n\nThen our dinner showed up. I had gotten the Manicotti and my boyfriend had gotten the Cannelloni. The red sauce on top tasted like it was tomato paste from a can that was watered down and the sauce on mine tasted like someone had added extra sugar. I could honestly taste the aluminum in the sauce. The noodles were soggy, and my boyfriend said that his tasted reheated. I did discover someone had put slivers of garlic under the melted cheese on top, because they weren't fully cooked.\n\nAs for the service, our waiter would ask questions and then leave without hearing the answer and they brought us small pitchers so we could refill our drinks, then forgot to bring more when those pitchers ran out. 0
+After good reviews I came to this place due to the location and how close it was to my place. Though very small, it turned out to be for the best due to the comfortable energy feeling that I received. Very nice management, I was impressed with the quality of my nails. You can tell they took their time and care almost as much as you do. I think I've found my new place! 1
+Excellent or European Car Care and Repair. Forget the wheeler dealer. Sign up on their website for coupons. No spam. Courtesy car to and from while vehicle is being worked on. Staff is genuine and courteous. Shop is immaculate. Safety first no up selling. Varooom. 1
+"I am not sure about positive customer service reviews here...\nSalon itself is ok: relatively clean and the beds you expect to see in a regular tanning salon. I am from LA myself and work in Phoenix couple days a week, so I needed a quick place to go to to get base tan during the week.\n\nMy awful experience:\nI came in to purchase 10 days unlimited on 11/12, but after associate was raving about their highest level bed I decided to opt out for $45 3 session package.\nWhen I went into the bed I saw there was a massive crack/part of plastic missing in the bed. I have never seen anything like that, so felt uneasy using the bed and stepped out. Well, that's something associate should have warned me about before I went in. When I asked for a refund she told me they don't do refunds (odd) and suggested I try something else. Shed also mentioned she had broken bed inspected and \""""its totally ok to use\"""" (still, when large piece of plastic is missing you should probably warn the customer).\n\nI agreed to use the lower level instead. Lower level bed did not yield any results so next day I decided to risk it in the bed I purchased. It worked great, though was definitely scary with cracks and bare bulbs.\n\nWhen I came back 2 weeks after associate told me I used up all my sessions and she knows nothing about it. I asked her to look up the days I came in, as expected there were only 2 days I came in on and I bought 3 sessions. She said in the system I was switched to something else and she couldnt do anything about it.\n\nShe did not have manager's contact info, could not give me any refund and could not give me a session per her words. How does one working at a tanning salon have no manager contact info? What if there is fire? Someone burned? Inspection came in? Robbery happened?\n\nAlso phrases like \""""I don't care\"""", \""""I can't do anything about it\"""", \""""Maybe she will call you\"""" - are not acceptable in service industry in this context.\n\nI am extremely displeased and disappointed. If manager chooses to limit what their associates can do to resolve issues such as refunds, comping sessions, changing things in the system - they should either be on site of accessible 100% of time.\n\nBest,\nNataliya" 0
+"I've been on both sides, on the stage and in the audience at Gammage, and it's a top-notch facility to see just about anything. And after seeing \""""Hair\"""" there on Tuesday (thanks so much Yelp!), I can honesty say I've seen just about everything in Gammage. :-)\n\nThe show (Hair) itself was ok. Enjoyable, but couldn't hear anything other than the music. Would have liked to know what they were singing. I hope they fixed that for the rest of the performances." 1
+"2.5 stars... \n\nGreat shows come through here, the building is cool to look at in a retro way and the seating is roomy, as mentioned in previous reviews. \n\nBut... \n\nThe parking lot SUCKS: if at ALL possible, find a parking space you can back into (if not possible, figure out a way to back into the space anyway); there is such thing as a \""""bad\"""" seat here and the acoustics are good for music but not voices." 0
+Worst audio ever. Saw David Sedaris read and take q/a. Whoever was responsible for the audio check should be moved to another department. Two minutes into his first reading the audience started pleading for some improvement in the audio. Sedaris was unaware that sound was terrible. After a weak attempt by the audio folks we all endured an evening of the worst echo and sound at any event. My wife and were looking forward to this evening having bought our tickets 10 months in advance. It will be a long time before we consider going back to Gammage. 0
+not a bad joint, but the crowd tends to be too college for me.\n\nthey used to have a lot more pool tables, and now calling it a cue club for two tables seems misleading.\nthe music on weekends is usually top 40s with an emphais on hip hop, and they play accompanying videos on the big screen tvs behind the bar. i imagine this switches up to sports during the day or weekday nights.\n\ndrinks prices are average. the line to get in late on fri and sat not a big deal, goes pretty quick and possibly a small cover ($3-$5). 0
+This place is the worst.\n\nI went around ten on Saturday night and it was packed. It seems the place is intended to cater to rapey, Nickelback-loving, popped-collar misogynists and the women who love them. \n\nThere is no place to sit, no place to talk (because it is LOUD) and zero ambience. To its credit, though, I was served quickly (because there were like 3000 bartenders) and it wasn't that expensive, but it would take much, much more than that for me to ever return to rape-central again. 0
+I've only been here once but it's got a great atmosphere and I had a blast here too. The drinks were pretty cheap and they were strong:) Always good. Would recommend this place, especially if you want to play pool. 1
+This was the place to stop during our spring training trip with the guys when we were single. I have so many great memories their and alot I don't remember. Good times! 1
+Please give this place a try when you're making your next stop at Pita Jungle. This restaurant seems to be very underrated and overlooked. We went on a Wednesday night around 7:30pm and it was empty while Pita Jungle was packed. Just the two of us on the patio, which was very nice. The interior and atmosphere are great. Nice tables & chairs, candles, shelves with wine bottles and art, and a very nice bar.\n\nAn Iranian family owns the restaurant and cooks everything themselves. That's the first sign of a high-quality establishment. They were incredibly nice to us and brought us whatever we needed. They gave us some good suggestions, like their Iced Black Tea, which is fantastic. It has a few other elements to it including Lavender. They brought us extra pita when we ordered some appetizers as well without us even asking.\n\nFor our appetizers, we tried the hummus and the tabooli. The hummus was very creamy but a little plain. We wished there was more flavor or spice to it. Not a big deal. That was the only part of our meal that was not 5 stars, but 4 stars. The tabooli....ridiculous. I've never been a fan of tabooli. It usually has too much parsley. But their version was balanced perfectly.\n\nFor an entree, I tried the Chicken Shawarma and we split a side of Basmati rice with saffron. A huge plate of rice with great seasoning. The saffron and olive oil gave the fluffy rice great texture. The Shawarma was fresh and delicious. The chicken was cooked and seasoned nicely.\n\nFor dessert, we tried the Persian vanilla ice cream with rose water and saffron as well as the Baghlava. The ice cream was some of the best we've had. Great flavor. The Baghlava was a great complement to the ice cream. A nice sweetness from the honey and the flaky dough was great.\n\nSo in summary, great atmosphere, great owners, out-of-this-world food, and very affordable. Everything we had came to about $32. We will return many times in the future because their menu is very promising. Just wish their name fit the type of place that it is. The current name makes it sound like just another Middle Eastern restaurant, which it definitely is not. 1
+we started with the cucumber, tomato, onion and parsley salad which was amazing. it was super fresh and so tasty. our waitress told us they don't chop the veggies until someone orders it. \n\ni had a chicken kabob (some of the best chicken i've had in...maybe ever) and an onion kabob. freaking so good. the onion was nice and charred and it was so much food.\n\nmy sister had the chicken kabob with the basmati rice that had the berries on top. she said it was ridiculously good.\n\nby far some of the freshest food and most flavorful food i've had in awhile! 1
+How the mighty have fallen...\nThis used to be one of my favorite places on Mill. If I'd yelped them last year they would have been 5 stars, no doubt. I ate here weekly for years, sometimes twice a week. A vegetarian haven, it was. But then... something happened. The food just tanked. New owner, I heard - but I don't know the details. Anyway, after a few bad experiences I stopped going altogether. Until a friend convinced me it might have just been growing pains and they deserved another shot. We all deserve second chances, right? Right. So I went back. Summer bows (used to be my favorite) were slimy, the tamales were dry, tamale sauce tasted like paste... And the portions weren't nearly what they used to be. So sad. How I miss the good old days. 0
+"A great hidden gem off Mill Ave! This place has good veg/non veg healthy lunch options in a small court yard setting. For ~$7 you will be full. There popular chicken salad is delicious and you can't go wrong with any of their items. I dig the free chips/salsa as well and the out door seating is good 9 out 12 months a year. The owners and employees make this a warm friendly environment. Styrofoam cups at a \""""green\"""" restaurant is what drops them from 5 to 4 stars." 1
+I have had 3 experiences with 3 separate stylists so far at Pro (I usually call last minute and take what I can get) and each one has been great. They are small but don't let the size fool you, this is a professional, charming, full service kind of spot. My favorite stylist so far is Sylyse! 1
+Bad food, but lots of it. If you have a hangover and need grease, this is your place. Other than that, drive a block and eat at Mucho Gusto down the street--now that is real mexican food! 0
+Today I had some of the the worst food I have ever eaten, anywhere. The tamale was tasteless mush and unevenly heated. The rice was lukewarm warm and nothing special. There were chips that tasted out of the bag, or old. To top things off, they are overpriced especially compared to other Mexican restaurants. The waitress was nice but that was the only semi-positive. I will never go here a\ngain! 0
+this place is ridiculous.\nive had pretty mediocre food from here a few times, but its down the street from my house so i think i just keep hoping it will get better. The Carne Asada is totally bland. And their quesadillas are practically inedible. The one good thing is their salsa and bean dip.\n\nSo I just called to place a take out order for a side of bean dip. The woman informed me that chips do NOT come with the bean dip and it would be $1.99 extra for them (Do most people eat bean dip WITHOUT chips?). Ok. Fine. I will pay the $1.99. Then i ask if salsa is included with the cost of chips, to which she replies no, salsa is extra as well. I hung up. Everything they were trying to charge me for is FREE if i was going to sit there and eat my bean dip! \n\nI think i have finally given up on this place\njust go to cheba hut next door ;) 0
+Wow... can you say bland? Flautas would be much better with seasoning. The Peppi Burger was too small for the bun and had more breading then stuffing in a Thanksgiving Turkey . If you like guacamole from a jar and tasteless food this place is for you. 0
+The drink selection here is the best ON EARTH!\nI love the iced cappuccinos.\nEvery time I'm near QT, I stop in to get a drink. 1
+This Marriott is in a prime location. Just a few blocks from the nightlife section near ASU. Although it is very close to the entertainment, surprisingly it is a quite place. The desk was very helpful. The beds are super comfortable. The price was much better than the others that double the price for the same location. 1
+The food was decent, and they have some crazy soda machine with like 1000 flavors (ok not really that many, but a frikn lot.) 0
+Very scary place with a lot of room on your credit card. Staff friendly and knowledgeable . Many brands and great sales tax for this Cali girl with a slight shoe addiction ! 1
+So...have you ever done any stripping? Not the kind that requires nekkid-ness. The kind that requires the patience of the Dalai Lama, the chemicals of Monsanto, and the persistence of Abraham Lincoln. It's an ugly, ugly job...most people hate doing it...especially when the paint is caked on...a dozen layers of god-only-knows what kind and color. Plus, it's hard to breath without getting dizzy...the fumes are awful. And your hands get sore. Why does anyone sign up for that torture???\n\nEnter Allison's and the big dipping vat. Get this...they dunk your over-painted, ugly, about to kill you because you can't scrape it anymore piece of furniture (in my case, some drawers and my bathroom door) into a giant vat of paint-removing awesomeness. Viola! Done.\n\nAnd it's cheap. Because I think my time is worth more than $3 an hour (after buying all the crap I needed to actually strip it). Plus, the massage I needed after all those hours of trying to strip the stupid door was almost as much as just getting the door stripped. Now I know better...and now you do too. Don't strip it yourself. Save yourself from mind-numbing, back-breaking work and go here. (They pick up too just in case you don't have the balls to strap your bathroom door on your car's top with some twine and drive 25 from your house to the stripper's hoping for no wind.) 1
+Did not answer the phone on multiple attempts. They say they're open on Sundays from 11:30am to 9:30pm, am I missing something? Horrible customer service. 0
+Working on the Phoenix / Tempe border restaurants that deliver are few and far between, unless you want a sandwich. My co-workers and I have been ordering Mr. Hunan for about a year now and I have to say we have never received a bad meal. \n\nDelivery is always fast and the older delivery driver is always pleasant, recently they started adding a $1 delivery fee per order, but when your meal is under $6 the buck won't kill you, especially if several in your office is ordering.\n\nThe delivery lunch combos come with white or fried rice and your choice of an egg roll or a canned soda and of course a fortune cookie. Portions are pretty large..enough for most of us to have left overs the next day and the choices are a plenty. If you order the sweet and sour chicken the sauce comes on the side so your crispy chicken doesn't get soggy. The garlic chicken is spicy and has a wonderful lingering garlic sauce that mysteriously is hotter the next day.\n\nFor the previous reviews about the cleanliness of the restaurant I can't comment on for I have only had delivery and just based on the food we order (at least twice a month) I have to give Mr. Hunan's four stars. Is it great, no but it's very good and a super value for the dollar. 1
+Delicious.\n\nThis is Mexican Barbeque at its purest. You have two meat options: chicken or beef. There's no fancy orange-spiced, or other-spiced flavors here. They offer two things and those two things are so good.\n\nThe chicken was greasy, but you know what? I didn't care. \n\nThe main attraction was the beef. It was so good, I didn't want it to end. It was one of those moments where I hadn't eaten all day, and when I dove it, I was silent. I wouldn't have answered my phone.\n\nI got the most expensive thing (I think) that they had there and it was like seven dollars. It came with chicken, beef, onions, tortillas and beans. The beans are, meh, so-so and the tortillas are perfunctory but the real star is the barbeque, that's what you come for.\n\nThe chicken is greasy, but TASTY. The beef is perfect. 1
+Chicken was fabulous, beef was good but not quite as tasty as the chicken. Salsa was fresh, onions were surprisingly different and delicious, and beans were solid. Cheap and tasty = win! 1
+"If you believe the 5 star reviews on this dive, you are \""""El Schmucko Supremo!\"""" NOW I am truly convinced that yelpers in the Tempe area either have no taste buds or give 4 to 5 stars to immigrant restaurant owners out of patronizing liberal sympathy. What is wrong with you people??? This is a filthy little luncheonette serving up chicken that is too dry to swallow and beef that is so tough you can't even chew it! They give you a little salsa on your plate and charge you for tiny pre-filled cups if you want any extra. The woman behind the counter was utterly unfriendly and did nothing but jabber in Spanish with the cook, caring nothing about whether I was happy with my food or needed anything else. This place does NOT qualify as a restaurant, Mexican or otherwise. \n\nThe lack of authentic non-chain Mexican food in Arizona, particularly Tempe, is shameful, tragic and pathetic. What disappoints all newcomers to Arizona is finding out that the state's proximity to Mexico and its large Mexican-American population has NOT resulted in it being a place where one can find great Mexican food." 0
+I've been buying dog food and dog hygiene/medical products here for the last six months, and I've found that the staff are really knowledgeable, and they are also low-pressure. These guys genuinely want to help you find the right product, and they don't try to up-sell or plug extra/unnecessary stuff. The store area itself can feel kind of cramped, but I'd much rather spend less time getting the right thing and support a local business than wander through the aisles of a big-box store searching for a product I may or may not need. 1
+Maybe because I have lived in New York, but I was really not impressed with the pizza. The crust was gluey and not crispy enough. The place itself was fine but I would not come here for the pizza again. 0
+"My favorite crust in town! It's perfectly chewy and crispy at the same time. I lived in NYC for a while and I would chose this over Grimaldis or any other \""""New York style\"""" pizza any day! Always friendly, and always fresh!" 1
+This is the ONLY pizza place in Tempe as far as I'm concerned. Great crust, sauce and cheese. They do skimp on the toppings but they serve Frank's hot sauce. So that is a huge plus. I freggin' love that stuff. 1
+This place had the cheapest and best falafil (that is how they spell it) pita of anywhere in town.\n\nThe falafel was moist, flavorful the lettuce was fresh and there was a copious amount of sauce to cover it. The pita was a bit thin but that can be over looked. At under $3 it might be worthwhile to get two. \n\nAs for the hummous we had on the side, it was a great texture but a bit low on flavor. Make sure you order an extra pita and it comes with just one. \n\nWe got the order to go so we did not really have any service to review. \n\nWhen you first walk in you are assaulted by the smells of many spices and many other alien things to most Americans. \n\nThere is an attached small market full of spices, and exotics foods and flavored tobaccos for those under 21 who seek a vice. The counter is full of many types of balaclava and olives.\n\nIf you want a great falafel pita at a good price, be brave and stop in. Just leave your Pro Bush / Israel gear in the car. 1
+Maybe it's the midwestern in me, or maybe I'm just not very adventurous, because when it comes to middle eastern food, it don't have a clue as to what's what. But I've been to Haji Baba a couple times now and have not only found things on the menu I can identify, I found things that are really good!\n\n1. their hummus is really good and their pitas are nice and fresh.\n2. the chicken shwarma is also really good, flavorful without being weird.\n3. I've never been a big falafel fan, at most places it seems really dry to me, but theirs is not dry, yet not greasy, has a good flavor and is complimented nicely with the tahini sauce.\n\nOn my last visit I ordered the falafel (three balls) and a side of rice. They gave me a huge plate of rice, more than I could eat. Between that and the falafel I was full and satisfied. \n\nAnd like everyone else says, it's cheap, which is always a bonus. 1
+I'm not very familiar with middle eastern cuisine so based on reviews, I went to Haji Baba to try it out. My girl had the chicken schwarma and I had this combo plate with a various assortment of meats. I apologize for not remembering the name. Anyways, the food was delicious and for the price you can't beat it. The restaurant is located in a grocery store so don't expect to plan any first dates here. But if she's a keeper, definitely a 3rd date spot. ;) 1
+Oh yelpers....you steered me wrong this time.... I went to Haji Baba yesterday with a friend after having a friend recommend it in addition to having great yelp reviews. Let me say, it was not so awesome. My friend went to wash her hands and said the bathroom was one of the most disgusting bathrooms she had ever seen in a restaurant. We both got the chicken shwarma plate with the garlic sauce...the plate was large, but the food on it was not very good. The chicken was some of the worst quality I have had in a long time....having cartilage and other chewy grossness.... The garlic 'sauce' was more like mayo...really gelatinous. The rice was just plain white rice, the hummus was ok....pretty generic, the tabbouleh was almost all parsley, barely any grains or tomato.....it just was not so pleasant. I would not go back for sure. 0
+Everybody I know loves Haji-Baba. For me it's just okay. I love Mediterranean food - veggies, hummus, babbaganouch (sp?) and all the rest. I just feel that the food here is mediocre. With as many choices as there are in the valley for finer food, this one ranks lower. If you're on a budget, however, this is your place. Great prices. 0
+I'm visiting Phoenix and went there tonight with a friend from the area who picked the restaurant, and I'm glad I did. As others have said it's a very casual place attached to a store, but the food is what brings you there. I couldn't decide what to try so I had the combination plate, from the description it looked like a light meal. The food was great, but the portions were about double what I expected - instead of a light meal I barely finished it. Everything was good, but I left wondering what some of the items were so I could get them again. 1
+cockroach infested! terrible beyond belief. huge ripoff! 0
+Close but no cigar....\n\nOn the plus side...good portions, food is decent, not great Greek food. I thought the appetizers were the best - try the Keftedes. Hummus was pretty good, but it's hummus. Cheese and olives was more cheese than olives - they should cut back on the cheese a bit and toss in a few more olives. Saganaki was good.\n\nWho ever heard of a creamy Greek salad dressing? Very disappointing Greek salad. Gyro platter was ok - too much rice and potatoes and give me a whole pita please not triangles! Tzatziki sauce had way too much dill in it.\n\nPatio chairs are very uncomfortable and turn the damn TV's off - how about some nice Greek music in the background instead.\n\nService was ok, friendly but nothing special.\n\nBeen there for lunch - a better deal than dinner for sure. 0
+"I love this franchise! I hate this location. I went a few nights ago and it was pretty busy so I excused the waitress for taking more than 20 minutes to come take our order. When our food came they brought me the wring dish. The waitress come back and said 'I'm sorry I brought you the wring dish do you still want it?\"""" I said \""""I would like what I ordered\"""" and without saying anything she walked away. She came back almost 10 minutes later with a little plate and asked me to scoot the food off of my plate on to the little one. Then I watched her take it back to the kitchen. So I sat there staring at a half empty plate that was getting cold and a bus boy or waiter (not sure) came up quickly and snatched it away thinking I was done. Me and the guy I was eating with were like \""""hey excuse me please bring that back!\"""" He looked surprised and said \""""Oh you are not done?\"""" I tried to flag down the waitress several times to ask if my food was coming soon. She came eventually with a small dish with my cold food on it and asked if I wanted anything else. I just asked for a doggy bag because my partner was long finished and I did not want to eat my cold food alone. We did both receive 2 ten dollar off coupons toward our next visit on our way out. I will not be going back." 0
+Great lunch specials! I always get the Chicken Caprese Pita with a side salad which is only around $6.50 including tax. The food is consistently tasty and they have a solid menu. They also have a full bar and a nice patio area outside. \n\nSometimes the service is slow if you sit down at the tables so I always sit at the bar for lunch. 1
+Went to the re-opening night after hearing it was all day happy hour and was craving fresh pitas and hummus. Me and two friends waited 15 minutes for water and there was no sign of the waiter even though the restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived. They then proceeded to bring us hummus that tasted sour and after another 20 minutes we received new hummus because the waiter claimed that too much lemon was in the first hummus they served us. We didn't get a chance to put in our order until about another 20 minutes (so we have been seated for more than 40 minutes at this point). When our food finally came out, specific order preferences had been overlooked, I nearly spit out my soggy calamari and the bruschetta was mostly just a giant piece of bread with old tomatoes. After an hour of waiting, we didn't really expect to be happy with the meal but this was a bit much! Drink orders finally arrived and we no longer even wanted them. The manager came over and was very understanding of our issues but it didn't compensate for an already ruined night. She explained that the waiter was new and his section was the biggest. For an order that consisted of 5 appetizers and 2 drinks, we were in the restaurant for over an hour and a half. Wouldn't recommend this place for anyone looking for a quick and relaxing meal. 0
+Awesome food, awesome service. Probably the best and most consistent food in Mill ave. tons of specials every day. If you haven't come into the Greek since it reopened you need to 1
+Had some apps & drinks here a couple nights ago. They have a really nice patio & it's a pretty nice location.\n\nI'm all about food though. We had mini chimis, beef taquitos & spinach artichoke dip - nothing sexy. Seemed like the mini chimis & taquitos likely came frozen in a huge bag - have enjoyed ones we've gotten in the frozen section of the supermarket more. The spinach artichoke dip was kind of bizarre too. Tasted predominately of cream/sour cream without much flavor. \n\nWould go back for a social thing but if we ordered food here, definitely would try something different. 0
+Yummy taquitos! Great atmosphere, felt like I was in Mexico. Happy hour is pretty decent. Would love to come back at night to see how crowded it gets. 1
+I hate having to write this review, but I will stick to the facts! The weather was beautiful last night, so thought we would ride the light rail to Tempe and enjoy some drinks and food on a patio. I've always been intrigued by the Depot Cantina, so that is where we decided to go. We found a nice table on the patio and we were off to a good start. But, it all went downhill from there....the service was so terribly slow and she didn't really apologize for it. It took us 15 minutes to get our drinks and then another 10 to get our food order in...only because I asked another server to help us. They cranked the music too loud and it caused it to cut in and out. We told multiple servers multiple times that if they turned the music down it would go back to normal...took 30 minutes for that to be fixed. The food was just ok and the presentation was not impressive. The soup was spilled all over the plate beneath it and they just threw a few tortillas on my friend's burro...seriously no attention to detail in this place. I can't imagine a manager was on duty last night because I can't imagine they would let the restaurant run this way. I hope they get their act together because this place is in a great location with a large patio. 0
+"Great concept and whimsical decor here at Macayo's, however their quality of food and service makes this place look like the forgotten step sister of chain restaurants like Chili's, Rubio's or Rainforest Cafe.\n\nThe place looked completely empty, except for two tables of people and some individuals at the bar. We were served some chips and salsa as well as our waters, which is pretty standard. I ordered the Sonoran Enchilada Sampler which came with a Verde Chicken, Cheese and Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Black Beans with Guac, Cabbage and Sour Cream on the side.\n\nMy party and I pretty much filled up with chips and salsa before the food came out, it was about more than 25 minutes before all the food came out. As another server brought out my plate, he mentioned something along the lines of \""""Do you think you can finish that?\"""". The sampler is indeed large enough for two people to eat and looked unappealing and messy. The enchiladas were good, but not the best I've ever had. The rice tasted old, with hard pieces and was dry. The beans, gritty and you could see how much bean liquid had evaporated on the side of the plate (possibly from sitting under the hot lamp too long). I managed to eat one of the enchiladas before giving in and just boxing it for to-go.\n\nService was lacking, don't come here if you're in a hurry! Waiters hardly out front, food is mediocre to say the least and not worth the price you pay. The rest of my party didn't enjoy their Fish Tacos, since the grilled fish was incredibly chewy and over-cooked, they didn't finish their plates." 0
+My favorite mexican food in all of Phoenix. I don't know what they do to their refried beans but they taste like candy. When I lived in Florida I used to dream about their burritos of carne asada. Good people, awesome food. 1
+Super good! I haven't had anything bad yet. Both the red and green sauce are great. Good seafood options too. 1
+"While coffee is decent as Starbucks can be. The help has attitude. The place was burning up hot inside and when I asked if they had a/c I was told rudely by the barista \"""" I burn up every shift. \"""" putting a much more sour taste than the coffee in my mouth ." 0
+I love this place! I've been diving head first into sewing for a few months now. The ladies there all know me and are very friendly. \nIt's like a treasure hunt every time I go. The fabrics are fairly organized by type but you never know what you might find. I highly recommend hunting the whole store when you go just to make sure you don't miss something new and exciting! 1
+Big Trouble in Little Szechuan would be too harsh a review and it's not worthy of a great wail but I was totally underwhelmed by the food on offer and food wise it seriously is a step above the mall food court but even a Pei Way on a good day is more than a match for this evening's meal. \n\nStaff are great but everything else is pretty weak other than the noodles which are really really good. The spring roll, egg, hot and sour soup and the kung pao all look the part but it's all monotonous with little variation in texture and taste. E.g you could make this from Walmart ingredients and get the same kinda shiny sauce for about the same cost It's not going to kill you and for lunch at a reduced rate may get to 2.5 to 3 but there's just way too many good places nearby to consider this as a repeat visit. 0
+"I reather enjoy this place. The food is overall pretty damn decent and it's not expensive. The crab puffs are really good. I wanted to crawl inside of it, camp for three days and eat my way out like a tarantula wasp larva, but I had work....\n\nIt goes without saying, but the service is incredible. Everyone mentions it. The lady who works there gave me soup on the house simply because my girlfriend ordered a meal with it and I didn't and didn't want me to be lonely and without something to eat. That's rad.\n\nAs I was leaving she also gave us free cookies. Fuck yeah!\n\nEach time I've been here, there've been loud-as-hell people for some reason. One time I went and there must've been, a World of Warcraft convention in town or something because there was a table full of kids with plastic battleaxes telling jokes with such punchlines as, \""""Wookie bowcaster,\"""" and \""""Purple light sabers!\""""" 1
+"It pains me to only give this place two stars, because it's locally/family-owned, and it's kitschy decor is a time capsule from the 70's (that's a good thing!)\n\nBut man, it's just not anything special, and also overpriced. I'm a dumplings and hot/sour soup guy. Get those right and I'll forgive almost anything. They get neither right. The dumpling serving is meager relative to what they charge, and the hot/sour soup has no pork or chicken - then adding it is as an extra was crazy expensive!\n\nThey also don't have what other Chinese places call a \""""diet menu\"""" - essentially normal entree options that you can have steamed rather than stir-fried with sauce on the side and brown rice. Not only isn't there a specific menu option for this, they declined to prepare a basic chicken with mixed vegetables for me in this way. Just \""""no\"""" - even though the restaurant was basically empty and the kitchen was slow. Plus no brown rice.\n\nBreaks my heart - I so want to like them -" 0
+Undercover police officers hang out in the store and harass you regarding the validity of your driver's license (and this happens AFTER you have your id scanned by the clerk). I had an experience the other night that took up 25 minutes of my time, which is absolutely unacceptable. In addition to this, the prices are ridiculously high. They charged $55 dollars for a handle of Jameson which can be purchased at costco for $38 dollars. My advice? Stay as far away from this place as humanly possible. \n\nSigned,\n\nAn irritated customer that is of age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages 0
+I am actually very content with their Japanese desserts. My personal favorite and must have when I'm in the area is the green-tea mouse cake. I've had better in LA but considering I am currently located here and its actually good, it definitely hits the spot when the craving arises for Asian desserts. The people are friendly and willing to explain what is in everything and are very attentive. 1
+Wow, we've been missing out, should've tried this a lot sooner. Our NYE at home featured pizza and tiki drinks. My bf called for take-out (I figured it would be at least an hour wait), and they told him 20 minutes, nice! It wasn't hard to find, though definitely not in a well-traveled area. Actually, had it been across Rio Salado in the Tempe Marketplace, we would not have tried it, because I HATE HATE HATE Tempe Marketplace, but that's another story. \n\nWe got the thin crust option with italian sausage, mushrooms and olives. So good!! like other reviewers said, the sauce is unbelievable. I wish I knew their secret. \n\nWhat a great find in our (relative) neighborhood. I can't wait to try Spinato's again. 1
+i am just not a fan of this kind of pizza. i hate the sweet sauce, i hate that the ingredients are under the cheese so they don't get crunchy and crispy, the pepperoni is floppy. just not for me. the crust was kinda gooey like. \n\nmy delivery was 30 minutes late but its ok bc i wasn't in a hurry. they were really nice i just can't stand this kind of pizza. \n\n\nif you like the sweet sauce and toppings under the cheese then go for it bc you'll probably love it! 0
+This place is absolutely fabulous, for many reasons. \n\nFirst and foremost, the food. I ordered two large pizzas to go (cheese and vegetarian). Both were absolutely delicious! The crust is thin and light, the cheese melts in your mouth, the sauce ultra flavorful, and the veggies were fresh and cooked to perfection. It was a definite hit with everyone.\n\nThe location is a bit hidden (it's in an industrial neighborhood), but still very convenient as it is right across the street from Tempe Marketplace. The interior was charming, with brick walls and small tables - reminescint of what I envision a small pizza parlor in Italy to look and feel like.\n\nAlthough the prices are higher than you would find at a Dominos or Pizza Hut, so is the quality of the food - therefore, worth the extra few bucks.\n\nFinally, the staff was amazing. I had approached the manager for a small food donation for a local charity, and he went above and beyond to provide us with ample food for all involved and made our charity experience that much more memorable.\n\nOverall, this place is definitely worth a stop (or two, or three)! 1
+We had been hearing rave reviews about this pizza and yelp has the reviews to back up what we were hearing. The staff is super friendly. One of the best things about this pizza place is that when there is a line to be seated you can pre order your pie so when you sit down you wait for food is very short. It is a pretty efficient way to get patrons in and out.\n\nOn to the food. Started with the 1/2 and 1/2 dinner salad. The Italian dressing was just ok for me, but there was nothing wrong with it. The 1/2 of spinach was non existent. The pie showed up shortly after the salad was consumed. My biggest complaint about the pie was the sweet sauce. So sweet in fact that I had to add salt to try to cut the sweetness. Defiantly not my favorite pie. 0
+Uhhhh yum! It's Spinatos!! Been coming for years! The pizza is the bomb! I pretty sure it's in the sauce! The pizza is a thicker Chicago style pizza and it's soooo good! The caesar salad is great too! The place is cute and small and the staff is friendly and attentive! A must for Phoenix! 1
+Went here after a friend suggested it. Haven't been able to find great sushi, since we came back from visiting Japan. I have to say that this place is great. The service is wonderful, the sushi chef is great, they have great drink specials and the food is amazing. \n\nI couldn't believe how fresh the fish was and how knowledgeable about the variety of sushi and sashimi the chef was (amazing accent too, he's from Spain and raised in Costa Rica). \n\nThe location is a little out of place, even my GPS couldn't find it...but the location made it very quaint!!!\n\nThey have the freshest fish/seafood around, actually they have the freshest fish/seafood I've had, since visiting Japan and eating the sushi there!! Hands down, it's the best sushi, service and atmosphere in the East Valley area. 1
+I could not have asked for more than AHR Mechanical provided: Promptness, honesty and value. Our AC went out on a Sunday. I called Mike and a technician (Darold) was at my house in one hour. Darold was friendly and only sold me what I needed to get the AC running again. He even commented that he was surprised to see a 12-year-old AC unit running as smoothly as it was! Clearly, he was not going to try to upsell me like many other companies have. Darold worked quietly and had the AC working in under 30 minutes. While the cost of AC repair is ubiquitously exorbitant, AHR offered many discounts. They also offered a one year warranty on the part they replaced. I would confidently call them for any other AC repairs we may need and I'd recommend you do the same. 1
+These people are high. This place is very expensive(for hot dogs), you don't get a lot of food, and it's not very special. Chuckbox sells dogs just down the way, and Ted's is in the same city. Do yourself a favor and check the food out before you order. 0
+They mistreat employees, and have a horrible handle on the business. Sure you serve a great hot dog, but that doesn't mean you can just abuse and take advantage of your workers. You'll never have my business again, or that of my friends and family. 0
+"What a disappointment. \n\nNever had a heard a good thing about this place, I went here on a Wednesday night with some friends because I wanted to check it out. My college town had a great alcoholic smoothie/slushie pace and it was bomb, everyone loved it and could not get enough of it. Sadly, Fat Tuesday does not hold a candle to it.\n\nMainly because the bartender was so incredibly rude. I asked him about the special written on the board outside and he told me that was only for happy hour (then maybe you should write that on the board). I stalled before ordering and asked my firned what she was getting. She said something then I ordered too based off what I saw on the machines, I just wanted something fruity. We both told him our orders and he goes, \""""Whatever, girls\"""" and laughed. Um, I'm sorry? Did you just laugh at a buying customer for their drink order? If you don't want people ordering girly drinks, don't make them! Needless to say we only tipped him fifty cents, still making our SMALL drinks $5.\n\nNot going back here ever." 0
+"Can you say \""""everclear 195 proof\""""?" 1
+My wife and I recently ATTEMPTED to patronize this liquor store. I say 'attempted' because we weren't actually allowed to purchase anything. Although I showed them my Arizona drivers license, which clearly shows that I am 31, the clerk refused to sell anything to us because my wife did not have her I.D. with her. I pointed out that they were selling the alcohol to me and not to my wife, but they were having none of it. The clerk repeatedly (and rudely in my opinion) told me that he was under no legal obligation to ask for her I.D.; it was merely his discretion. Well, to the clerk at Top's I say this, you do indeed have the discretion to do what you did and thankfully I have the discretion to NEVER AGAIN shop at your overcrowded, narrow, and occasionally smelly liquor store where 10 year old children are allowed to run around behind the counter while you look me dead in the face and seriously tell me you run a legitimate establishment. Writing this review is also my discretion. As is telling all of my friends to never shop at your store again. Good day to you, sir. 0
+going to tops is like doing the haij for alcoholics. If tops doesn't have it you will never find it. Staff is helpful if a little scruffy.\n\nBTW, sounds like Douglas needs to buy his bud light lime somewhere else. 1
+Much as I am a Sheraton junkie, this one has ebbed and flowed in my heart. At times service is prompt and friendly, at times not. I'm always a fan of the huevos rancheros in the restaurant (a hearty, worthwhile meal) and I also like the overly strong espresso drinks they prepare at the bar in the morning. Talk about lighting a fire!! Parking is plentiful and easy and the hotel is convenient to PHX. If you are using navigation, beware! I have gone on many a merry chase with my navigation telling me to whiz right by the hotel. It's convenient to ASU and the gym is adequate, though I'd recommend getting there early. I've been there at 6am when all the machines were taken!! 1
+My ill mother and I were flying back from another state but our flight was cancelled due to plane maintenance so they offered a voucher for us to stay at this hotel. We weren't put out money wise thankfully but it would have been nice to stay in a cleaner place. Upon arrival I had good feelings about this place. The entry way looks really nice and the man who greeted us was very friendly, but our room was located a ways down a series of halls and that was hard on my mother. The carpeting looked kind of dirty and it was musty smelling too. \n\nOn a more positive note: the beds were super comfortable and I fell right asleep, but that positive vibe didn't last long when we awoke at 5am to catch our flight and noticed a huge cockroach perched next to our suitcases which had some food inside. \n\n\nCould be a great place but kind of dirty .. 0
+"Took over an hour and 30 minutes for my food. Yvonne's needs the old owners back. \n\n\n\nI've eaten at Yvonne's for a long time. I've made a few comments to the owners about how a 45 minute wait for a quick sandwich isn't acceptable or a quick lunch spot. \n\nI started ordering delivery food from them because of how long it takes when I'm there, and this isn't any better. My food just took an hour and 36 minutes to get to my office which is literally the next complex over. Upon asking the OWNER why it took so long to get here, he have me the same excuse as he did last time. When I told him he's told me that before he said \""""oh...\"""" And just turned around and walked away. \n\n\nI won't be eating from there again." 0
+this place used to be great. The guys in my office went once a week. New ownership came, they changed the recipes so now it's gone downhill. Big time. Please change the recipes back!!!! I miss the old Tokyo Stop. 0
+While in Tempe for work, the group was told that Monti's was a good place for steaks. I think good is the right term, because it isn't 'great'. Not that any one thing made it only 'good', but that is how I felt leaving this establishment. \n\nThe waiter was very accommodating, but had a heavy accent so was a bit hard to understand. He did a great job taking care of the 7 of us. \n\nAs others have noted, this is a dark place. Another thing to realize is that it is huge. They can seat between 1200 and 1500 people. Although we we a large group, we were shuttled all the way to the back and ended up having the room to ourselves. It made for good conversation, but felt a little isolated. One person with me asked for the salad dressing that is on one of their signature salads but couldn't get it on her garden salad...seems a bit odd. \n\nThe prices were good and all the steaks seemed to be cooked as ordered, but I have made better Filet Mignon at home. 0
+"The food's not anything spectacular, but the setting is one-of-a-kind Old Western. This is supposedly the oldest building in Tempe and it's just a maze of saloon-looking rooms. In case you were thrown off by the \""""la casa vieja\"""" tagline, like me, you should not expect Mexican food. Decent onion rings and fried zucchini starters and lunch sandwiches. Stellar peach cobbler \""""for 2\"""" for dessert. Always-filled water glasses." 1
+"I was in the mood for steak after a looong day of dealing with US Air. Both the Hilton Garden Inn front desk and the shuttle guy recommended Monti's right away for steak so that's what we did.\n\nThis place is one of the oldest, if not THE oldest, in the area...and you could tell as soon as you walked in. The waiting area had shirts that you could buy. It said something about wiping asses...which is not something I would wear in the first place, much less so when it's supposed to be a restaurant souvenir.\n\nMy $21 new york strip was slightly overcooked (I wanted medium), full of tendons, chewy, and not flavored in any way besides the char that was coated on both sides. i asked for A1 but that didn't help at all with concealing the charcoal flavor. My first side of spaghetti was bleh. Noodles were undercooked or dry and \""""meat sauce\"""" was quite sour with no meat to be found. I added a small packet of sugar which made it more tolerable. My second side of steamed vegetables consisted of 3 skinny jullienne cuts of carrots and few florets of broccoli...definitely steamed, bland and plain.\n\nOn the other hand, my coworker said his guacamole burger was pretty good and perfectly medium. It came with big fries.\n\nLittle over $50 for two after tip." 0
+When a steak restaurant is known for its bread, you've got a problem. \n\nThe 2 stars are for the historial importance of the place - it's been around forever. I want to like it, but it's really not that good. Waited for about 10 minutes before anyone came to take our drink order and by then we were ready to order. I'm not a big steak eater so I got the Balsamic Chicken - everyone else in my party got steak. Another 30 minutes go by, still no food and we're starting to worry we will be late for our show at Gammage. Food shows up, 2 of the steaks are undercooked and have to be sent back to cook more. My chicken was nothing special - I could have made it at home for about a third of the price (chicken breast topped with sauteed cherry tomatoes, some parmesan cheese and a touch of balsamic vinegar.). It tasted fine, but not a $16 dish. All in all, a $100 dinner for four (no alcohol/apps/dessert) is way too much for generic food. 0
+I was not impressed with the location. I attended this location twice for business functions. The food was nothing special and the service was slow. In addition, the restaurant was either really cold or really hot. Of the great places in Tempe, this would not be a return visit. 0
+I had the prime rib and the mashed potatoes, it was amazing! My fianc\u00e9 got the porter house and the Mac n cheese! We will come back! Great romantic atmosphere, great service! Would recommend for a great date night! 1
+"Three words: NOT WORTH IT.\n\nWe went here with family friends after a recital at ASU (though just after the workday for us) to celebrate. Finding a nice restaurant for a large group to eat at in Tempe that isn't filled with college students (who are inebriated) is difficult. There are some, but cost always comes into play and so we ended up at Monti's. \n\nThe food was ... ok. The bread was ok, my salad was ok, my meal was ok. The service was terrible. The waitress was incompetent. I expected at an \""""institution\"""" such as Monti's that I wouldn't have a waitress so incapable of taking simple instructions. Or to know the very limited drinks list. I mean, I ordered one of the only decent glasses of wine on their menu and she didn't know what I was saying. It was ridiculous. \n\nClearly I expected better out of a restaurant with such a reputation. I will not be returning as there are far better restaurants in the valley and Tempe to dine at (and steakhouses)." 0
+Monti's has one of the best steak dinners in town. The service is always excellent and we love the atmosphere there. Plus an open patio facing Tempe Beach Park. \n\nTheir historic building is awesome. A true Mill landmark. 1
+After years of flat tires/various bike repairs and trips to bike shops all around the valley, I have to say this about Domenic's:\nThe lack of pretentious employees was so refreshing!\nPricing is fair!\nI walked right in on a Friday afternoon and got my bike back about an hour later.\nEveryone was so nice and helpful!\n\nI went to the Bike Cellar at the Transit Center to have them fix a really terribly loose pedal so they tightened the pieces and gave it back to me -- and then as I rode it out, the pedal went right back to the way it was. Last Friday I went into Domenic's to see if they could do a better job and I will say I was thrilled to get back on my bike this morning and have the pedal in better shape than I'd ever seen it. Like I said before, I got my bike back very promptly, and the service was great. \n\nI would definitely recommend Domenic's! 1
+I've stayed here for two weeks so I figured out the place pretty well.\nPros: Customer service was good. Airport shuttles also take you to nearby locations within 4 miles of the hotel for free. The employees are friendly. The pool is great. The water is on the warm side.\nCons: The key cards here are INCREDIBLY BAD QUALITY. I had to get a new one almost every single day (for fourteen days, yes). They get demagnitized very easily and the door locks ALL seem to be barely in working order. I would have to always put my card in 3-5 times before they would work. One of the only two elevators doesn't have the floor number signal working and they both make weird noises. I got over my fear of slow strange sounding elevators quick. I guess I can thank them for that. WIFI IS EXPENSIVE. Hotels this bad really should have wifi to try to lure customers in that way. Why would someone pay so much for wifi if they had budget constraints leading them to settle to this hotel?\n\nNot worth it. Look elsewhere. 0
+This is the absolute worst motel I have ever seen. Was put up there by delta airlines as they had to cancel our flight. I walked in the room to find a huge cockroach on the floor. The room just smelled. I didn't sleep all night. Filthy! 0
+I felt the need to write this review because 1. I miss Tempe more than I can explain and 2. Thuy is one of my most favorite nail techs I have ever had. EVER.\n\nI moved to Tempe when I went to college and I was looking for a cheap, convenient, quality nail salon. Before I moved to the East Coast I continued to return there about once every other week because I couldn't find another place I liked as much.\n\nOkay, let's get one thing straight right off the bat. If you are looking for a fancy, over the top, bells and whistles experience, I would suggest looking around a little more. This nail salon is exactly what it is. Reasonably priced. Fast. Close. I have never been a complete stickler for sanitation practices only because I find that even the high priced salons have questionable or lacking sanitation procedures. If you are afraid of getting any kind of infection just don't go to a salon to get your nails done. It really is as simple as that.\n\nWith all that lame lecturing done, I have never had a bad experience at Uni. I used to go to a place in N Phx on special occasions and that would usually run about $175 for a mani/pedi plus tip. Honestly, the work wasn't that much better either. I have been to Uni so many times I have had work done by almost all the techs and while they all do a good job, I especially liked Thuy. She does an amazing job and is really personable. As everyone has said before there is never really a wait but for the past couple of years I would call in to ensure I could get an appointment with her.\n\nIf you want a fast, quality, inexpensive mani/pedi. Look no further. 1
+I have lived at Desert Palm for the past two years. They have the best maintenance men, work orders get done the same day you call. The office staff is very nice and helpful. I have never had any noise problems and have always felt safe. My only complaint would be that the complex has a lot of dogs and some residents don't pick up after them. Other than that I would highly recommend Desert Palm. 1
+The scallops appetizer are AMAZING, actually everything was amazing. The food and service were great, no complaints. The atmosphere was very nice as well. It is a great date spot to take that special someone. I recommend trying this place if you have not already! 1
+8/6/13 \n\nThe setting is very nice, and the menu sounds wonderful. I had:\n\n\nThe Bison tartar for an appetizer and\n\nHalibut with roasted carrot, roasted orzo and wilted chard\n\nThe last time I had steak tartar it was at Maison Robert- it was traditional with eggs and caper and was out of this world. I realized this appetizer was going to be completely different, and it was. The bison was sort of dry and the main flavor was salt. Honestly, the whole grain mostado with pickled onions on the toast was better than the tartar, and it was about a teaspoon in size. For a $50 meal with tax I don't mind small portions, but I expect to be dazzled with flavor.\n\nLikewise the halibut was lacking in flavor. It was cooked well, and tasted fresh, but I enjoyed the orzo and chard more. I think I noticed a hint of fennel in the orzo, which I will try at home, so at least I learned an alternative preparation.\n\nThe service was about what you can expect these days as the waitstaff talked to one another (it was later in the evening about 40 minutes before they closed when I checked out), and they were attentive. \n\nIn the days when 20-25% tips are expected, and the majority of reviews rave about the food, I want to be objective. I'm rating House of Tricks based on their prices reflect fine dining. Maybe I ordered poorly, but I chose items that I typically wouldn't cook myself and sounded different than I could get elsewhere. The food was by no means awful it just lacked pizazz. 0
+I was visiting from out of town and we used yelp to find this establishment and they must have got a new chef. The waiter told us that he has tables on the other side of the restaurant and that we should just holler at anyone if he is not around. I'm sorry but I expect better service. Secondly, I ordered rack of lamb medium rare. The meat by the rib bone was not even cooked. The fat by the rib bone was still gummy and white. My friends orders a seafood dish with various small chunks of dried out seafood. 0
+Incredible! Everything is great there! The ambiance, the food, the service. It is all first class. Just sad that they aren't open year round as its a place I could every week! I highly recommend this as a first date spot, anniversary spot, or just taking business colleagues out. 1
+I had been planning to go to House of Tricks for quite some time, but when I finally did I was very disappointed. As a general restaurant I'd probably give it 3 stars, but the price range demands higher expectations. The service seemed very unprofessional, our server didn't know anything about the dishes or wines. I ordered a tenderloin cooked medium-rare and it came out medium-well. In addition, the quality of the meat was definitely below par for a $35+ steak. 0
+Here's a tip: check the ASU game schedule if you're making reservations during football season! Something I neglected to do, and we ended up being stuck in game traffic, re-routed around a bunch closed streets, and arriving 30 minutes late for our reservation only to have nowhere to park. Luckily, there was an empty spot in the lot behind the restaurant, and they were still able to accommodate our reservation, so it all worked out in the end.\n\nWe chose this place because we wanted a fancy restaurant that wasn't a steakhouse or seafood place. House of Tricks delivered. Food was amazing. Atmosphere is intimate and just what the husband and I were hoping for on our date night. \n\nAlthough we'd been here to eat before, it was 6 or 7 years ago so I wasn't sure what to expect. I will say that I enjoyed the outside ambiance of this visit much more than I did the inside ambiance I remember from the first visit. It's just so pretty on the outdoor patio, especially in the evening when the weather is nice. And despite the tree we sat under that kept dropping its giant flowers on me! Just as we were finishing our meal, a large party was seated on the patio next to us, and I was immensely grateful that we were almost done, because they were very loud, drunk, and obnoxious. One of the other hazards of eating there on game night!\n\nWe'll definitely be back. Just not on game night! 1
+New Zealand lamb and the salted caramel bread pudding. \n\nI was left grunting with happiness. \n\nTwice. \n\nNothing more to say, except come here. \n\nMore than once. \n\nLife becomes that much better when you do. 1
+Why do I keep returning to UNO restaurants??\n\nOh yeah, because I am a borderline alcoholic and I like their happy hour specials, but that is where it ENDS.\n\nI always thought the one by my house was just poorly managed and probably not indicative of the rest of the chain... WRONG.\n\nThis place has the NASTIEST restrooms, consistently, and smells like shit throughout the restaurant. Never again. 0
+"I came here around lunch time and this place was packed. It is kind of \""""cafeteria style\"""" where you place your order and then move down a line while you wait for them to cook up your burger. You move down a line and pick up your fries or other side items, then you get your burger and pay at the cashier. There is a condiments bar that features all the standard burger toppings. It can be a little chaotic trying to grab everything you want, and essentially make your burger. I felt really rushed since there was a ton of people there, and so it was kind of crazy getting everything. I would rather have the toppings already come on the burger instead of having to go through the hassle of doing it myself. The seating inside is somewhat limited, and very cramped. I liked this place overall though, and would definitely come back here. I thought that the burger was really excellent. The fries and fried zucchini were really good as well." 1
+Completely over rated. I've been there about 7 or 8 times and never had a fantastic burger. It's not bad.......it's just not great. Maybe it's because my childhood was never a memorial day BBQ kind of childhood, that I think thin burgers are pretty meh. They just never have that juicy medium rare middle that I long for. Lines are too long during peak hours and you wind up waiting just as long on off peak hours. It's hot. The chairs suck. The fact that the bathrooms are outside for some reason grosses me out. \n\nIt's not that I will never eat there. I just won't go out of my way to eat there. 0
+The place is good. Think of it as going to your neighbor's BBQ. This place isn't gourmet, but who cares. It taste like normal food over the standard commercialized food, which is an awesome change of pace.\n\nThe only thing I'd change is the amount of food. I got a Guac cheeseburger and fries and went back for a little one... and STILL was hungry. Ha! 1
+Hands down the best place to get a burger in Tempe. This place pwns in and out and five guys. I usually get the big one, but have fucked around with the tijauno torpedo, as well as the great big one (too much meat for my taste). They also have great appetizers (mushrooms, and onion rings), but tend to avoid the fries. The wings here are unique, worth a try, but stick with the burgers. 1
+This place makes the best burger in Phoenix and the price is very reasonable. I'm also very found of their hot and spicy chicken sandwich. My only complaint is that some of their new staff members just aren't as sharp as the old schoolers. I've been a loyal chuckbox customer since 2002 and I really miss some of the old faces. That said, you still can't beat the burgers...or the price. 1
+"Whats worse: an ex-con burger flipper who actually barks at you for your order, a filthy condiment bar, cash only, a cashier that walks up and asks you for your drink order and then walks across the restaurant as he goes and clears a table after he just asked you a question, or the fact that if you don't have cash you get to pay an extra $4 on top of your $5-7 burger to use their cute little ATM machine.\n\nI KNOW: the fact that for some reason people completely overlook it all: \""""If you go to ASU, you have to go to Chuck Box! So good dood.\""""\n\nI was in line, realized I had no cash and began to turn around to go to the ATM up the street. Spatula Master must have noticed that I was about to eff-up his patty streak before his next Skoal break, and shot me that \""""I'll put 50 wounds into your torso with this Bic pen\"""" look, to which I respond: \""""I'll be right back\"""" \nAnd the response I get: \""""OOOK? Whatever!\""""\n\nReally? :-O\n\nI would have left, but I was there with friends - damn.\n\nThey even have a sign posted claiming that they take cash only because they need to speed up the line. I got an idea: how about you employ more than TWO PEOPLE to service your entire restaurant. No? OK, waste my time and my money instead. I get you. Oh but, that can't be so, not if your website states:\n\n\""""Besides a cold beer and a burger, I'll be here to greet you with a smile and a hug.\n- Big Juan\""""\n\nBig Juan must've gotten mugged by the two thugs working the grill at burger number 278. Poor Big Juan, I'd probably like this place if he was still around: I was able to make a pretty tasty burger out of a 1/3 lb. on wheat with pepper jack, jalapenos, and onion.\n\nAnd no, this isn't what it means to be a Hole in the Wall; go up the street to Pollo Supremo: literally nothing but nice Mexican ladies serving you unique and very tasty food for a really good price. Yes they don't take cash, but they don't make excuses, and never would I expect to be greeted with that paint-peeling ex-con death-stare. And whats with the gimmicky Western decor? Hole in the Wall? The closest reason Chuck Box could be categorized Hole in the Wall: I'm afraid to eat here because if I piss off Spatula Master-Burger Nazi, he'll probably grab that red hot grill and flip it over on top of me... you gotta be mildly afraid to eat at a Hole in the Wall...\n\nIn all seriousness though, there's no excuse to treat paying customers like they're wasting your time. Maybe people don't know how to react, or they think that somehow its cool to go to Chuck Box and get treated like a roach. \nOOOK? Whatever!" 0
+I set up a Yelp account with the intent to only to write positive reviews, but this is going to be an exception for me. Though I haven't been to The Chuck Box for several years, I recently brought a friend who is new to town here after raving about the experience. The atmosphere is fun, the food is tasty...but I was shocked by the RUDENESS we were received with by the staff! We had barely walked in the door when the man behind the counter was already (rather impatiently) barking at us to order...yes, barking is the best way to describe it. As we tried to advise him that we had JUST walked in and were trying to look at the menu, he continued to interrupt us and demand that we place our order. I understand if we had been standing there taking our sweet time, but it was rather off-putting to be pressured into ordering like that, and sort of embarrassing to be addressed with that attitude in front of the other customers. Of course by the time I got my food I realized I didn't even get to order what I had wanted. There was no one in line behind us, so I did not understand why he couldn't afford us a few seconds to read the small menu. I was going to let it slip, but when the man behind the register also gave us attitude (I still don't understand why?), I had to write a review. I'd understand some curtness on their end if we were a group of loud, obnoxious students who weren't paying attention, but we were a small group of professionals who went out of our way to give this restaurant our business on our lunch break. We were very polite with them in spite of how they spoke to us, so it was all-in-all frankly uncalled for. I'm not sure if any of us will be returning...I recommend Ted's Dogs instead for your charcoal broiled cravings. It's three times as busy (because it's that good), yet the staff are just as friendly as ever. 0
+Sometimes you just have to be the odd ball out I guess. I have eaten at Chuck Box about 5, maybe 6 times and I have tried both the burgers and the chicken sandwich. I truly don't understand the hype. It's okay but nothing spectacular. However, the onion rings are fantastic! \nThe staff is usually rude, I've only been once where I think someone was pleasant. The burgers aren't cooked to order. The condiments are all sitting out and for some reason it bothers me. Don't know why really, it just looks...off...like I can see people waiting in line and I get this irrational idea that people are just standing there...breathing on everything. I don't know! Also the reason for a two star verses three star review is that they don't take debit or credit cards but instead have a lovely little ATM that is expensive. It's 2013, almost 2014 actually, stop taking a stand or making whatever statement you're trying to make and just get a card machine. 0
+"I give them 5 stars for their burgers but have to give em 3 for their fries.. It's nice but not AMAZING in my opinion. I'm definitely coming here again and would highly recommend it. The patties are half an inch thick and it's nice that you can specify how you want the patty cooked. \n\nCash Only! So be prepared or use the arm inside. \n\nThere's parking available but DONT wonder off the premises and keep your car in their lot it will get towed. \n\nFriendly service and while the line may seem long at first it moved really fast. The inside interior is cute and simple, a little rustic even. I like the outdoor seating area where you are sitting in giant piece of rounded wood - I forget the name heheh ..\nAnyways come here and get a double patty, if you're not super hungry and don't have a giant appetite get a double \""""little one\"""" otherwise get the BIG ONE.. And I got a double little one w cheddar cheesex2 but my next visit will be one cheddar slice and one Swiss - nice balance I think." 1
+This location deserves a bad review so others won't waste their money on bad food and rude service. Let's start with the service. The employees act like you are bothering them by coming in and wanting to place an order. Last time I checked without customers a business will probably close. Now on to the food review. In the last few months the quality has gone down every time we have been there. First it started with the shrimp coating being gooey like it wasn't cooked at a hot enough temp, then the have decided to change the breading all together. This new breading is gross. It reminds me of something I would find from a bag in the frozen food aisle. Pete's recipe for the shrimp has been the same for many many years why change a good thing. If it ain't broken don't fix it. Then the fact that they only except cash makes me wonder how much us each location reporting to the government. Don't get me wrong if I could sell gross food to massive amounts of people for unreportable amounts of CASH I would do it too. They have lost my business with this latest change in the breading on the shrimp. 0
+Love this place, iv lived behind the sub factory for the past 4 years and more recently started going.. And now it's a 1-2 visits a week. Hot Pastrami! Roast beef melt.. Both amazing (something about the lightly toasted bread) and the hot italian. Please for your sake try this place and enjoy. 1
+"I am a Marriot girl, so I love most of their properties because you know what you are going to get. The Springhill Suites by Marriott in general are more upscale than Fairfield Inn by Marriott, but not as sweet as the full line Marriott.\n\nWhat I loved about the hotel is that they offered complementary shuttle to and from the airport which is just a few minutes away. You simply call and they send a shuttle to promptly pick you up!\n\nThe shuttle driver will also take you to local spots like the Mill St, not to be confused with the Mills Shopping Center, the zoo or the Tempe \""""beach\"""", at no cost to you! \n\nThis is a bargain since the shuttle costs between $16 and $25 for a one way trip. If you have a car rental, they provide free parking. \n\nThe hotel is new, the rooms are done in a \""""simple elegant\"""" decor. There is an outdoor pool, whirlpool and exercise room for the business traveller. \n\nThey do not offer free wii-fi in the rooms, however. You are chained to the ethernet at the desk. \n\nThe science center is within walking distance. \n\nThey offer complimentary breakfast in the morning, and a fully stocked pantry with drinks, snacks and even ice cream that you may charge to your room.\n\nRooms come with fridge and microwave (yeah - left overs)! \n\nAnd, it was a great price especially with my AAA discount!\n\nI would stay here again if I was here on business but not on vacation - not a lot of sightseeing to do on foot - and you are at the mercy of the shuttle driver's schedule!" 1
+Warning!!! This hotel is directly below the airport's landing pattern. The walls are paper thin and it is NOISY! On top of that there are major power lines above the pool area and the rooms are outdated without enough electrical outlets. The kitchen is also terrible, no where near the quality of other hotels claiming to have suites for rooms. Just a small fridge and microwave. Paper plates and plastic utensils. Lousey place. 0
+Dear Cafe Boa,\n\nI stopped by a little over a week ago to order catering services for an event I had yesterday for 30 people. I was dismissed by the hostess as you were too busy seating people for dinner. \n\nSaddened by your complete lack of interest, I left my name and number with the hostess for someone to contact me. Alas, you never called. \n\nI just wanted to send you a little thank you...\n\nSince you never called, I had the event catered by Postino Winebar. The event was a fabulous success, everyone loved the food and will be visiting Postino for many dinners and lunches to come.\n\nNow that I know how attentive, reasonably priced and easy to work with Postino is, they will be catering all of our events for 2010. \n\nWithout you, I might have never found them.\n\nHugs and Kisses,\nJim\n\nUpdate: The owner/manager has since emailed me saying the service issue would be rectified. Having dined here many times before, the service is indeed usually much better. 0
+I used to love Caffe Boa. I work nearby and when someone would suggest Boa for lunch I would jump at the chance. I haven't been there in a while and today I think I figured out why no one suggests to go there anymore - it's not as good!\n\nWe (party of 3) arrived at about 12:15, the place was not very busy so we got a nice spot outside. Looking at the menu we immediately noticed it had changed. They used to have several great salad options, now they only have three. It looked like they have less pasta too. I ordered a half salad and half sandwich. The other two girls ordered salads. We didn't get our food until 1:00 pm! It's not like we took a long time to order. Good thing we weren't in a hurry. \n\nThey came by and gave us bread and dip, which was good, but they only gave us one piece of bread each and never came back to offer more. Not that I want to pig out but I thought one piece of bread was a little stingy. \n\nWhen it finally came, my turkey sandwich was kinda blah. Even the red pepper mayo on it didn't add much life to it. I think there was cheese on it but I couldn't really tell. My salad was just okay - mixed greens with candied pecans, bleu cheese and pears, well, two tiny slivers of pear. \n\nOverall, I was very underwhelmed and after we got back to work my co-worker expressed the same displeasure. I want my old Caffe Boa back! 0
+Somewhat over-priced and pretty average.\nSpagetti and meatballs for 18......no salad etc......\nSetting inside is very pretty......great looking.\nService was decent.\nWe all had one drink and entree......$120.\nAt those prices average doesn't cut it in my book. 0
+I've had Cafe Boa over the years and have never been too enthusiastic about their food. Last night I gave them another chance and it really will be the last time I go back unless it is only for drinks/appetizers for happy hour.\n\nI had the seafood ravioli which consisted of five or six small raviolis filled with a mix of seafood. They were not stuffed full of seafood, they had some seafood. The sauce was overpoweringly salty and just didn't taste great for the $22 price. I had initially thought that the price would mean it would be tasty and be of decent proportions. I should have remembered my previous experiences with this place. You do not get what you pay for here. \n\nThe wine was decent (Malbec from Napa) and the appetizer was small and overpriced as well.\n\nNever say never, but I'm really trying to say never again to Cafe Boa. 0
+So I usually do not write a review unless I have something nice to say, but I'd like to corroborate all of the negative comments on here by agreeing that Cafe Boa made a wrong turn somewhere. For years I ate here about once a month; I found the food to be delicious and for the most part the service was always decent. I was surprised to see that they had completely changed their menu, and I was willing to give it a try, I had faith. The overpriced pasta I had was tasty, but I was certainly still very hungry after finishing it. I understand that pasta is traditionally a mid-course in many fine dining restaurants, and that it is not always large in size, but after serving hearty portions of pasta for years and years, to completely change your concept by giving us less food for more money seems pretty unintelligent, especially in an economic slump. I have also noticed that the service has slipped here, once enthusiastic and unique, everyone seems kind of sad to be there. Maybe I'll return someday.. 0
+"So expensive and unsatisfying. If it wasn't because my options were limited on Thanksgiving, I would've never given Caffe Boa a chance. But I was desperate and hungry so Caffe Boa was the first of our string of disappointing dining experiences in Central Arizona.\n\nOk, I've had worse but I've definitely also eaten far better food in my life. The best part of the meal was the free bread. It was actually very good and the dipping sauces (especially the chipotle one) were tasty.\n\nWe ordered the Shrimp Adriatico ($10) to start. As far as paid dishes go, the appetizer was the best thing we got. The sauce was marinara-esque with a tang. If you don't like acidity, you will not like this. The flatbread was delicious and it's also fun to soak up the sauce with the complimentary regular bread as well. \n\nWe also ordered Lobster Ravioli ($22), Angus Burger ($16), and Voodoo Penne ($8 half portion). The Lobster Ravioli may be the most overpriced, overrated dish on the menu. Are you serious? $22 for 5 tiny ravioli? I would love to see what a half portion is. What's worse is that the filling tasted like imitation crab. It was the worst thing on the table. You would think a burger is a safe bet but nope, not the case either. I know we didn't ask for well-done but the burger, bun and fries came out beyond well-done. Everything was charred. $16 for a burger is more than I'd pay for most \""""gourmet\"""" burgers in LA. Finally, let's talk about the Voodoo Penne. This was actually an excellent value compared to everything else. A half portion is more than enough for the average individual for lunch. At only $8, that's pretty good. Too bad the pasta tasted very average - kind of like the type of pasta I can make at home in 10 minutes.\n\nIt was 1:30pm on Thanksgiving and there were only 2 other tables of people at the restaurant. You would think that if there are 2 servers for only 3 tables of patrons, the service would be excellent. Instead, the servers often mysteriously disappeared for 5 or 10 minutes at a time. My friends did ask for a lot of hot water with lemon and honey. We appreciate all of the free lemon slices, honey, and bread we received. Unfortunately, that was the highlight of our meal." 0
+Oh Caffe Boa, I don't even know where to start! First off I never give a place 2 stars and it would have been 1 star if I had not had a pleasant experience before my most recent one!\n\nOne of my best friends was planning her 25th birthday dinner and she was trying to decide where to go and I suggested we go to Caffe Boa since she has never been and I had such a great experience the first time I had gone, I thought it would be a good idea to go again... Well I was wrong!\n\nFirst off I had asked the hostess to do me a favor of surprising my friend with a gift from her boyfriend, since he was out of town and was not able to be there, and they were very friendly and said that would not be a problem, I was very appreciative of them doing that for me. My friend had also brought cupcakes in as her dessert and we asked if we could just put them in their fridge until after we had dinner and the owner had mentioned to me there would be a small cake cutting fee for holding them (he never mentioned how much it was), at this moment I thought ok $3-$5, no biggie, I thought it was odd and had never been to a restaurant where they have a cake cutting fee! our whole group went in to wine and dine, no expense was too much. We were looking at their wine list and some of us wanted to sample a few wines to see which one we would like with our dinners! We were refused saying that they don't do samples... I have never been to a restaurant where we couldn't sample a wine before ordering! Ok so no big deal we moved on from that and just ordered what sounded good and went from there...\n\nWe were told the bread was in the oven and it would be out in just a few moments (I work in the service industry as well and I know this happens so we were not too worried about it). The bread did take a little while but when we were finally brought some there was not nearly enough to go around the table so we asked for a second round of bread as well as the delicious butter (I think the butter was the best part about the night) the second round of bread was not brought out to us until after we received our meals. The food was not as good as I remembered when I dined previously and some had to send their entrees back and order new ones which took quite a while too, especially since it was pasta. \n\nLastly the moment that made the whole experience at Caffe Boa not pleasant one bit... Our server brought out the cupcakes, my friend opened up all her presents and dinner was coming to an end so we all got our bills... well on our bill we saw that we were charged a $25 cake cutting fee for CUPCAKES!!! Needless to say we asked the owner/manager to come and speak with us and he didn't handle it in a very professional manner at all, he was arguing back and forth with all of us, saying that they have a family to feed and us bringing in cupcakes from another place is taking away revenue from their restaurant (our bill was well over $300 and we all know how much those glasses of wine are marked up.) Then they proceeded to argue with us further stating that they have a pastry chef who could have made the cupcakes or some type of birthday dessert, but this was never made aware to any of us in the group! You would think when my friend placed the reservation for a birthday dinner, they would mention something along the lines of those services to help generate that revenue. Overall the owner never reversed the fee, we finally just paid the bill and left... They will never have us as a repeat customer (which didn't seem to matter to the owner because he treated us like he didn't need our business.) \n\nI am very disappointed Caffe Boa! 0
+"This was my first time at Cafe Boa and I happened upon it while looking for a late morning breakfast place. Bread brought out with the meal was hard and dry. No butter or jam was offered. We had to ask for it. \n\nOne of my big pet peeves: memorizing orders. I'd rather you write it down than try to impress me when you eventually screw it up. Of course our server did. He forgot our orange juice and I had to ask for it. I was really in the mood for what was advertised on the menu as \""""Fresh Squeezed OJ\"""". A large glass of OJ was brought to the table but if it was Tropicana, they'd be doing at least better than they were. It wasn't fresh squeezed. I asked our server about it and he seemed to fumble for some feeble explanation about the bartender, etc. and sounded surprised. Big mistake to be blaming others. So he finally brings back fresh squeezed and it's a glass about a third the size of of the original.\n\nThe food overall was tasty and hot. No complaints there. Service seems to be on par with the other reviews. Our chucklehead was no exception. When he did bring the bill, it was only a total and no itemized bill. Had to ask for that too. I wonder if he'll figure out he'll save himself a lot of work by doing it right the first time?" 0
+As others have pointed out, the menu has changed drastically, but I didn't actually have a problem with the change. The food we ordered came out fine. Not anything to write home about, but certainly a touch above mediocre. \n\nThe problem was the waitress. We were sitting outside and it was quite chilly. She convinced us to order some spiced tea to warm ourselves up and did a good job selling the idea. But the tea never came and the waitress never checked in on us. We didn't even get any waters or the chance to flag her down. Another server dropped off our food in about twenty minutes and we had to ask him to get us some water. How is this acceptable at all? The waitress stopped by and said the bar didn't get the tea together and apologized, promising that she'd send the manager over. The manager never came over and it took another fifteen minutes after we finished eating to get the check and to pay. \n\nThis place isn't cheap, but even if it was, I would expect better service than what my friend and I received. 0
+Five stars for Cafe Boa being one of the very few places in Phoenix that caries Slovenian and Croatian wines, on top of having a very impressive wine list. Vipava Valley, Karst, Podravje, and Croatian island varietals can all be found on the menu. Five stars for not having ubiquitous Californian blends with no history. And the food, the service (sit at the bar), and the decor is top notch too. 1
+"I went here on Saturday night for a friend's birthday dinner. The waitress was so nice, very helpful and very knowledgable. We had a big party and people trickled in slowly and she didn't seem to mind. Everyone ordered and the food did take awhile to come, but that wasn't a big deal. We were going out drinking after this, so I ordered the burger. I know places like this tend to serve small plates, so something greasy and filling seemed like a better idea. I ordered my burger meduim. When it came, it was well done and so dry I couldn't eat it. It was served on a large ciabatta bread, and the burger was tiny compared to the bread. It was very disappointing. The fries were okay, though some were covered in chili powder. So the food was disappointing but the atmosphere was nice and the company was great, so it wasn't a total loss. Then it was time for the bill. The waitress kindly split the check, and a gratuity was added automatically due to our party size. Everyone but myself and another person paid with a card. Our bills were about $30 with tip included. We both left two twenty dollar bills. The waitress dropped off everyone's cards very quickly and then said, \""""Have a great night,\"""" and disappeared. At first we gave her the benefit of the doubt, \""""Oh maybe she does cards separaetly from cash and she'll come back with our change.\"""" She never came back with our change. We tried to find her, but we couldn't see her anywhere. We had another reservation so we couldn't stay and complain, so we just left without making a big fuss. I was completely floored by someone being that presumptuous and giving herself that huge of a tip. She essentially gave herself a $15 tip on a $25 bill twice. I will never go back to this place. The food is fancy but isn't worth the price. And I will never go somewhere that steals from me so blatantly." 0
+We had a great meal here. The place was packed! The servers were slow initially BUT it was packed and once we were seated, the service was fine. Tons of vegetarian options. The food was well spiced and the portions were sufficient.\n\nI would visit again. 5 stars! 1
+I am giving this place four stars because the staff there is wonderful.. Each person we encountered while there for our foster son were smiling and supportive. The social worker there made sure everything got set into motion so he could get the treatment he needed.\n\nThe wait times here are horrible. Granted, anytime you go to an ER, you should expect to wait. However, because the place is kind of small, you will be waiting for a long time. There were a lot of homeless people coming in an out of the place as well. Which is fine except that there was a game on their (nice) TV. This led to a lot of screaming and yelling which would have been fine expect for...well we were in an ER full of sick, sad and even crying people. The wait room was also packed with people.\n\nIf you have to come here then do so. They will treat your well here and you will get your needs me 1
+My family uses Tempe St. Luke's because it is very close to home but we will drive to Phoenix St. Luke's if we have to after how we were treated! My wife was having chest pains so we went to have her get checked out. We had our 7 & 5 year olds with us and we filled out paperwork and waited for a while (about 20 mins or so) before she went in to see the nurse taking vitals. I was sitting in the waiting room with one of our daughters that was a sleep so I was slower getting up to go with my wife. When i knocked on the door to go back there was no answer so I spoke to a admitting person to see if she could let me back with my wife and she said no because I had my daughter. I told her I have had her back there before when we have been there in the past but she still said no. I said ok and sat back down when my wife came out with our other daughter for me to watch and she went back and after a while had passed she didn't come back out like what we have experienced in the past.\n\nI knew because my wife was there because of chest pains that she would be admitted and then transfered by ambulance to Phoenix St. Luke's so I was ready for that. My wife then asked the nurse if we could come back to her bed to say goodbye and for us to workout details while she was in the hospital and the head nurse (the one who took the vitals) said that we couldn't be brought back because we had 18 people waiting with us and that was too many! We didn't have 18 people with us, we had myself and 2 little girls. Now there was a lot of people in the waiting area and many were latin (Mexican) and she made it sound very racist against people with families in the ER.\n\nMy wife spoke to her (head nurse) and told her we are a family of 4 and that's it and to say what she said was offensive on all levels and if that's the way we were going to be treated then we can go to another hospital! There was no apology from anyone on staff and if this is how the medical staff at Tempe St. Luke's is treating people we will not be back for any medical services at all.\n\nSo don't go there unless you like being insulted during a medical emergency or you have someone in need of care because surely won't get any care or compassion here and that's no lie!!! 0
+Huge patio where the beer flows like wine. Oh, and the vodka cocktails are good too. Very laidback atmosphere and perfect for groups. Mixed crowd, from preppy to pierced and tattooed. Can be a little bit of a young crowd but not as annoying as many other ASU bars. Never have had the food, but have always had a great time.\r\n\r\nOnly downside is that it gets crowded, very, very crowded.\r\n\r\nUpdate: Minus one star. Way too much patchouli. I am too old for that nonsense. However, still had a good time with friends. The scene was a lot more rough this time around. Without tattoos, we stood out like sore thumbs. 1
+"Good because it's local, and you can sit outside and smoke. However, it is also highly, highly overrated. There is nothing special about the food or beer selection, and the parking situation is almost always horrid despite a large private lot.\n\nWorst of all, it is usually peopled by soft, pudgy ASU kids. It's the kind of place sophmores and juniors go to, saying, \""""wow! This is so college! I am so in college now! Look how college I am! I'm going to flip my baseball cap around and put on some flip flops!\""""\n\nFor a real hole-in-the-wall, find a hole-in-the-wall. Casey Moore's is a place that was a hole-in-the-wall and is now firmly ASU establishment - a good place to network with the future VPs of Dupont." 0
+Not much to add to the other reviews. We happy houred there a few times and eat oysters and fries. The drinks are strong, the bar tenders friendly, people drunk, and the oysters a bit small. Maybe they shrink on long plane rides...;-). In summary, a pretty happy experience! 1
+I know, a ton of reviews of this place but i find it interesting that people either seem to love it or really just don't get it. It sort of reminds me of when pulp fiction came out and you either thought it was a masterpiece (I did) or just didn't get it. So maybe Casey Moore's is the dining equivalent of pulp fiction. It certainly has that sort of gritty feel to it. However, after my last lunch review I have found myself going back for lunch several times and even for a nosh on an early Sunday evening and...it is all good. On Sunday my friend ordered the curry chicken soup and it was like...wow, everything you would expect out of a curry soup and perfect with a nice salad. At lunch the service continues to be good and the food not only reasonable but it continues to taste great.\n\nNow, I do understand that it has a bit of a different ambiance when it is busier but that that has a certain charm as well though when I really want to enjoy a good beer I find myself wondering over to Taste of Tops to experience one of their ever changing micro-brews. However, for a nice lunch in a dark bar, or hanging out at a happy hour at the end of a week with some friends, it is great for that as well.\n\nAs for the four stars..I will admit, service can be a bit slow but people...learn to catch the eye of your server! Consider it a wonderful opportunity for some training in dining assertiveness and then just enjoy the vibe. 1
+"Yes, I will agree with some of the other posters in that Casey's has a definite crowd and can be a little pretentious at times but over all it's a fun place to be. Enjoy the scene if you're into it and if not enjoy the people watching. Maybe if we all just smiled a little bit, those hipsters wouldn't be so emo...haha, just kiddin. I've gone in to Casey's and attempted to meet new people; been looked at like a crazy and also have met some cool ones as well. It's location is close to many things in Tempe, which makes it a favorite spot for bike riders. Ride your favorite two-wheeled friend down there and strike up a convo with other enthusiasts, because a bike friendly world is a happy world. \n\nI've never really had any problems with the staff, minus pouring me too stiff of drinks(their Irish coffee especially). It does tend to get extremely crowded nights on the weekends which can lead to slower service but that's what good company is for. Head inside to the bar, grab your first round, find a seat out on their wonderful patio and wait for your waiter for the next round. simple. \n\nI don't really dig their food too much. I feel they dress it up saying it's an \""""oyster house\"""" but really its just bar food. I tend to eat at home or somewhere else and just have this as a drinking joint. Otherwise I feel greasy and gross afterwards. I will say their portions are good enough to share." 1
+Hipster central. An old Victorian home converted into a cool laid back bar. Drinks were decent, just typical normal bar drinks. Parking is rough and it's a packed house especially on a Saturday night. It has the capability to accommodate a larger group but you might have to wait around a while. Server forgot the order and took over an hour to get a club sandwich-nothing special. If you don't mind the chain smokers and the hardly working misters and go with a group this place can be a winner for you. I'd rather hang at more low key places & not at a college hangout spot. 0
+Where do I begin? I love Casey Moore's!\n\nWhat a great ambiance! The outside patio is where it's at, with tons of seating and misters. Lots of beautiful decorations to stare at while you're waiting for friends to arrive, and the staff as well as fellow patrons are always very friendly.\n\nWhen I feel like getting in touch with my hippie side I go to Casey Moores, because I can always expect to find someone outside painting a work of art, or photographing the wandering cats (yes, they have cats! they're well-fed and happy). \n\nIt gets pretty busy after 5pm, but the good news is that if you arrive before 5 you can bring your pets and stay all night. I bring my dog in all the time, and she is always met with animal lovers who didn't know they could bring their pets.. so now you know!\n\nThe oysters are good, but if you're eating them out on the patio the heat kind of kills that deal for you. I had never tried oysters before going to Casey's but they are surprisingly tasty and comparatively better than other oyster houses.\n\nIf you're feeling pretty ballsy, go pee on the Blarney Stone! Every time I go there I wish I was a man so I could do it. 1
+Yelp, your mobile app has taken me home again!\n\nIt's nice to have a spot that has not significantly changed in the 20+ years that I have been a patron...even tho nearly 20 years has passed between my last visit and my most recent.\n\nCasey Moore's Oyster House patio was the spot one of my instructors selected for the lecture portion of his class. Every Tuesday, from 2-3:30 PM, we sat at a table and discussed designing costumes/lights/sets/sound for ASU theatre productions. Between the munchies and the black and tans, our discussions became quite animated and we certainly considered more creative design concepts. It was quite cool to be able to have class and a beer (or 3) at the same time.\n\nFast-forward from 1989 (my first experience at Casey Moore's) to 2011 (my return to Tempe for work).\n\nThe food is still outstanding, the location is easily accessable, the atmosphere is laid back and comfortable. The prices, unfortunately, are a bit higher than other places. 1
+"Words cannot even express how much I hate this place. It's literally five minutes from my house in Tempe and everybody and their mother loves it here. I've been here four times. FOUR CHANCES, and they blew every single one.\n\nVisit #1: I go with a handful of girlfriends. Order a margarita. Worst margarita of my life, hands down. My friend also ordered one and hated it. We both had to send it back (the first and only time I have ever sent a drink back. It was that bad). We told our server that we'd like something different, but we needed a moment to decide. She rolled her eyes, took them away, and we didn't see her until much later, when she delivered our bill. I had no drinks that night.\n\nVisit #2: I went with my husband for lunch. Ordered the crab sandwich. I took a bite and it was an effort to swallow it, it was so disgusting. Now, I used to live off of eating out just about every day of the week. My husband and I are always incredibly polite to our servers and feign enjoying meals that are sub par. Getting meals you don't like is a part of life. This, however, was inedible. For the second time ever (I never send food back, I know how annoying it is for the servers and feel so bad), I had to send it back and ask for something different. Our server seemed really perturbed, but did bring me the meal I ordered instead. It was mediocre at best, but I ate it without any complaint. I apologized profusely to our server and assured her that I liked the new meal, even though I didn't, in hopes of her mood improving. It didn't.\n\nVisit #3: Don't even ask me why, but my husband and I were craving Oysters and thought that we'd give Casey Moore's Oyster House another chance to impress us. Not only were the oysters not good (we did not complain about them this time, though), but our server was so rude that we thought we had wronged her in some way. Dirty looks, only stopped by twice I believe in the hour and a half we were there, didn't say hello or smile once. We thought maybe we had caught her on a bad day, but the joyful smile on her face as she laughed with the table of men directly across from us quickly made us realize that this was not the case. To be clear, we did not complain about anything at any time. We were kind, polite, and didn't keep her from other tables. What the hell?\n\nVisit #4 (tonight): I went with a girlfriend for drinks after a run. I only went because it was a beautiful night and I wanted to sit outdoors. First off, we had my friend's dog with us and went to the front without the dog to see if we could tie him up outside of the establishment (around a tree). Nobody was there so we went back to get the dog to tie him up (again, outside of the place, by the sidewalk). A man promptly and rudely said, \""""I'm not letting you two in with that dog out there.\"""" Okay. So we took the dog back to the car and left the window down for him. When we got back and found a seat, I smiled and said hello to our server when he greeted us. Upon asking us what we wanted to drink, I said, \""""There is a drink at Boulder's (bar down the street) I really like and was wondering if you guys might do something similar...\"""" \""""We don't.\"""" He said, and just looked at us. That's it. I proceeded to tell him what the drink was (Strongbow mixed with a Raspberry type beer). \""""No, I told you we don't.\"""" Finally after awkwardly floundering about, my friend and I settled on another drink. We did get what we ordered and it was good (we both got Strongbows with a shot of Fireball). But seriously, dealing with TWO rude men tonight, plus the history I've had there, makes me realize I really will never go back ever. And I mean it this time.\n\nI mean truly, I am extremely polite and go above and beyond to make people feel comfortable and happy to be serving me. I smile big, say hello, don't take too much of their time, don't whine or complain, etc. But the fact that four of my all time worst restaurant experiences were all from Casey Moore's is just too much to ignore. I hate that place and hate that I'm the only one who feels this way." 0
+I can't speak to the food here, I've only ever had it drunk. Also, I've never ordered it, I've just stolen it from friends. If memory serves, the food was fine.\n\nBut more importantly is the beer. It's reasonably priced. Also, the people-watching is great because the crowd is ridiculously hipster. Yes, I realise the irony at staring at a bunch of hipsters, feeling superior, and judging them, but I guess that's part of why I feel so at home here. In a way, aren't we all obnoxious hipsters who don't know how to dress? 1
+Always been a favorite bar for my boyfriend & I . The vibe here is what I really look for in a bar- easy, no problems. The patio that wraps around the whole old house is really neat & really cool pond.\n\nCold beer & oysters is what I come in for- every time great. Bartenders are really nice & chill . They are attentive & hold good polite convos. \n\nOnly think that bummers me out is I am not closer to the location ! 1
+I hate to write a bad review but this place really rubbed me the wrong way, About a year ago i was looking for a 5-Series BMW and they had one online, i went to check it out, and they were not exactly on the ball, they took forever to find the keys, didn't know much about the car ect..which was ok, that was not a big deal. I came home and i called the owner and asked him about the car, he said it was in perfect condition and had never been in an accident and he's give me a good deal on it, mind you this was the OWNER of the dealership, i asked him about the car fax report and he said he would supply it and that it was clear! \n\nSo just to double check i ran a carfax and it came out clean, but then i ran an AUTO CHECK *similar to carfax but more detailed* and found out this car had gone through the auction as a suspected salvage vehicle, mind you the car did not have a salvage title or anything so i don't understand what the exact issue was but obviousley THERE WAS AN ISSUE which the owner tried to hide from me, now if i would have bought this vehicle then tried to sell it a few years later i would have been screwed on resale value when this came up! \n\nI hope euro imports does not try to do this to all its customers because sooner rather than later their reputation will be ruined...worse than it already is! 0
+Rip off! Stop raising our rates you douche bags. Get your crap together, cut some of your worthless emoployees and bring our rates back down. 0
+Seriously, they are not business friendly.\n\nWhy can you not pay their overpriced bills with a credit card. If they are going to screw you, you should at least get points with your C.C.\n\nWhy do we not have another choice for our electric? 0
+I have used irrigation with SPR for over 30 years. They have really dedicated people who go out of their way to be helpful. The Zanjeros were always available and ready to work out some water issue, and they are varied and frequent (like a neighbors dead animal in a canal) . So for many years I have been a big fan of SRP.\n\nUntil today!\n\nI needed to pay my water assessment so I went to the main office.\n1. Now a security guard tells you you are in the wrong place, no more receptionist.\n2. The payment center was closed and turned into a closet with some machines in it.\n3. Customer service is now a telephone on a brown wall with a sign over the phone saying call for customer service.\n\nZanjeros are now computer baby sitters for the nee Water Master system. Getting a consistent flow is a real challenge now. They are ready to add time but after you get shorted 20 minutes you have to move to a new user and it really does not work to then get 20 minutes delivered the next day. The person responsible for the Water master needs to be required to meet users at 2am when the order gets shorted by the system.\n\nWhen I called today I spoke to an old style SRP person but you might as well visit the prison as use this facility, So no matter what the literature says SRP is now just another big faceless utility doing their level best to isolate the customer. 0
+Tried this place with the little one after a visit to the mall.\n\nWe were both very disappointed. The food was absolutely terrible. Neither of us could eat more than a few bites and then we left. \n\nI can in no way recommend this location and suggest going somewhere else. 0
+I was pretty disappointed on this visit. The food was great but the service sucked. We had to wait a while and the server did not really interact with us. I ordered an appetizer that never arrived and the server acted like he did not even know I ordered it. Maybe he should write down what his customers ordered instead of relying on his memory. It seemed like he was there to just do his eight hours and then get out of there. After we finished our meal he took the plates but the rest of the table was still a bit messy. We ordered dessert but we had to clean the table ourselves just to make sure it was clear.I don't expect an immaculate table but at least make an attempt to make sure the table will be ready for when my dessert arrives. I might go back but if service is like this again I will not ever return. 0
+Arrived at 9:30pm the place was 90% empty but we still waited almost 15 minutes before a server even asked us what we would like to drink. I had always avoided Joes but it was the only place open so we gave it a chance. Slow service mediocre to lousy food. Need I say more? Will not be back. 0
+The place is a joke, the food is horrible, the service is just as bad! Save yourself some time and keep driving. 0
+I like that they lead with warm slices of ciabatta and a dish of bruschetta. The bread is brushed with a touch of garlic.\n\nWe ordered and shared several dishes: chicken parmesan which came with spaghetti noodles and a nice marinara. Cheese ravioli, a nice mild filling of ricotta and spices. Angel Hair which was ordered with a vodka cream sauce that was also very nice. And chicken and sausage cacatorri, my favorite. Lots of chicken medallions, sweet and spicy Italian sausage, red and green peppers, onions and stewed tomato's with a flavorful and robust blend of spices.\n\nThe portions were generous, particularly for the kids meals. Prices were a little higher than average but the food was well above average.\n\nThe service was great. Papa Razzini's is not very big so the setting is a little more intimate than many valley restaurants. I like a cozy Italian restaurant so that works for me. The have some nice outdoor seating as well.\n\nI know, boring review. Sometimes I just tell it like it is. 1
+I love Classic Italian Pizza. Their pizza is consistently good. Every time the crust is crispy and never soggy. The pizza always tastes fresh and delicious so I love going to eat there. I also love that this place is never too crowded. Their tiramisu is also delicious. It is a hidden gem. Tonight I went to Grimaldi's and their pizzas were definitely not comparable. Grimaldi's was heavy and soggy. It felt like I had eaten a brick after leaving, much too heavy. I will continue to frequent Classic Italian and probably avoid Grimaldi's for a while. 1
+One of my favorite pizza places. The location is understated as it is in a strip mall but it is not a reflection of the quality of food or atmosphere inside. Great wood fired pizza and wine list. Its a great place for a casual dinner with family or friends. 1
+I found water pooling around my fridge so went to Yelp for a recommendation. The fridge's 2-year warranty had just run out. \n\nA very nice guy came on the early side of the 2-hour window. He was professional and respectful. However he did not find the true problem behind a leaky fridge. He said it was plumbing--luckily I have a home warranty and the cost for a plumber to come out was only $60. The leaking continued so I had a second plumber come out at no charge. Both plumbers demonstrated how this couldn't be a plumbing issue--the pipe was dry. \n\nSo I called E&J back and this time the guy did find a problem with the filter casing and replaced it.\n\nBut the fridge leaked a third time before it was (fingers crossed) really fixed. Apparently the root problem is using an off-market filter. I'd used off-market filters for the past two years so I'm not sure how true this is but whatever. I guess I'll enrich the Whirlpool Corporation by purchasing overpriced filters.\n\nStill, I would have liked for this to have been discovered 3 weeks sooner. \n\nNote: no weekend or emergency service. The service charge to come out is $79 but this is also deducted from subsequent repairs. 0
+Had Brad stop by and look at my washer. He was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately my washer was beyond repair but I was very happy with Brad! I would recommend E & J! 1
+"Went for the free \""""Movies in the Park Free Family Movie Series\"""" last night and really enjoyed myself. The park has a giant inflatable movie screen where they show family movies every Friday night at 7 in the early spring months. \n\nGet there early to get a spot closer to the screen and bring a picnic blanket to relax on. It got a little chilly later in the evening, I would bring a blanket to snuggle under too." 1
+Not the worst hotel. Comfortable bed with a decent TV. The staff are rude and nosy. We were given a ridiculous fine because we didn't read what we signed carefully. Watch out. Location is great right by the mall and highways. Although, at night it can be noisy and creepy because it is literally RIGHT BEHIND a strip club. We stayed 7 nights and every day the housekeeping came at a different time..got woke up as early 9:am which is rough if you plan on going out all night. Housekeeping does not clean the floors or toilets they pretty much do the bare minimum...The hotel itself isn't bad at all....the staff is just bad. 0
+Really good chocolate shake. 1
+This used to be a great place for burgers. Went there last week and was completely disappointed.\nFood, Service, and even the soda machine was significantly degraded from my last visit. There were only 2 of us, but they managed to get 50% of the order completely wrong, even though the receipt had it right.\nThey forgot my wife's topping request and both burgers were undercooked. They don't provide relish any more (I thought that was a burger staple)! There was no malt vinegar for the fries. Our order was for unseasoned fries and they got that wrong. There were 2 soda dispensers and neither one worked properly. They sputtered stuff out and the syrup was missing. Most of the toppings on the salad bar were missing or really messed up. They used to provide whole pickles but not any more. The tomatoes did not look like they were edible, and even the ketchup dispenser was empty. Very disappointing meal! 0
+I'm not a big fan if this grocery store. \nIt's loud and usually pretty dirty. \n\nI feel like a lot of the produce is pretty bruised and damaged. \n\n\nThe selection is limited but the prices are good. \n\nThey have a nice selection of Mexican foods and spices which is really nice. \nAdditionally I love the full sugar Mexican sodas. 0
+Very sweet people lots of product. Doesn't seem like the cleanest of places and my nails are lifting already. After four days. Rather upsetting because they are soooo cute. Went another time because I had always had luck in the past. My nails lifted within a day, I went back three times to have them corrected- on the fourth trip decided I would not be coming back. 0
+I deposited a check in bank of america atm before 8pm last night. The check was a little over $2200. It was written from a bank of america business account. They put a hold on the check for 1 week even though it was drawn on a bank of america account. They already debited the account it was written off of. They will not let my boss cancel the check yet they will not give me the money til the 4th. So why are they holding my money for 1 week. I put a check in last week and it cleared the next day. This makes no sense. I have started a srew bank of america facebook group that is growing by leaps and bounds. Take my advice & the hundreds of others in the group and dont use this bank. The worse part about it was the smug attitude of the manager. Join the fb group & let these bastards know that our business is a privledge and not a right! 0
+Dr. Kim is a kind and talented healer. He has helped me with chronic lower back pain in the past and most recently he helped me get relief for blocked inner tubes which resulted from a sinus infection. I had been seeking help from my family physician for several weeks with no results, but Dr. Kim helped me find relief after only two sessions. I leave his office feeling calm, energized and with a sense of well-being. I have recommended him to all my friends and family.\nThank you, Dr. Kim! 1
+Would be the best dive bar in tempe if Doc and Eddy's wasn't around (and walking/crawling distance from my place). Most nights baseline is pretty empty and a great place for a few drinks and laughs with friends without too many other people around. On fight night though get here at least 45min early as the place gets packed and even though they have tons of tv's the layout isn't the best for a huge crowd.\n\nI have to say as far as bar food goes this place is up near the top with the chicken parm melt being something that I actually will have a craving for once in awhile. The only food that isn't up to par is the Queso as it is just nacho cheese with chopped tomato and jalepeno. \n\nAs for drinks I have never really had a problem with anything the one time my buddy and i did get one slightly weak we walked up to Eva the bartender and asked for it stiffer-MISTAKE- but in the best way possible as she loaded up the captain in our captain and cokes and did so till i had to ask her to stop so that I could get over my sea legs. Otherwise the drinks are decently priced(even rounds of shots and bombers) and well mixed.\n\nOn nights when it's time to just hang out in a more sedate bar and have a good conversation and maybe a bite to eat this is the place for me. 1
+5 Words:\n\nAvoid This Like The Plague.\n\nThis was a terrible experience. I came here with a couple of friends one night, and it was completely awful.\n\nI don't even know what alcohol they were using, but it was nothing I recognized... It was probably some bottom shelf liquor from the nearest gas station.\n\nThe bartender had no idea what we were asking for. One of my friends asked for a dirty martini, and he mixed up a drink that looked like a Coke and Rum. Needless to say, we did not stay long.\n\nDo not come here if you are looking for a good time. 0
+I love Taco Bell and am known for it (sadly). \n\nAfter recently becoming a Pescetarian, I have been able to keep my obsession going because they replace meat with beans in everything I want!\n\nAfter going a whole 2 months with eating no meat (which I'm very proud of), taking a bite and realizing I had eaten some made me sick to my stomach. \n\nThis upset me very much! Be a little more careful next time? Thanks. 0
+Excellent! Went here for a last minute nail appointment with Mai and was very happy! Everyone there was very nice. Most the customers were regulars which says a lot about the quality. I would definitely go again. :-) 1
+Terrible--to be honest if the mixed smells don't scare you away the obvious addition of food coloring into everything breaded should.\n\nI've eaten here three times and every time I've been violently sick, off two chicken dishes and one pork.\n\nAny hole in the wall Chinese restaurant is better then this! 0
+I love Bikram Yoga however BYT teachers brag about keeping the room cooler and love the fans, air , and doors open. Should just be cold yoga. They don't follow the traditional bikram yoga heat sysstem. They also are like a cell phone company .. really favor new people and forget about long term loyal members. 0
+"I went into this shop with the simple issue of a loose heel on a pair of Charles David peep-toe pumps. In hindsight, I should have just bought myself some Gorilla Glue and done the repair myself. These were my MOST favorite shoes and they butchered them. What did they do? Let me count the ways:\n\n1. Scratched and scraped the acrylic heel all over\n2. Screwed two GIANT screws into the heel from the inside of the shoe\n3. To try and cover them up, they inserted a humungous pad...that was dirty...and it elevated my foot almost to the point of it no longer being in the shoe at all.\n4. Glue. Everywhere.\n5. Must have had it in some kind of vice while being heated because it is completely misshapen. \n\nWhen I brought all of these things to the attention of the man at the counter (as I was fighting back tears, literally) he looked at me and said \""""you still have to pay\"""".\nI will never, ever go back here and would not recommend this place to anyone. If I could give zero stars, I would." 0
+Friendly and helpful. Was in the store today and in less than 30 seconds someone approached to help me find allergy meds for my dog. Thanks for the service! 1
+I've been going to Tom's for the past 5 years. I can't say that I've ever had anything bad. The owner is constantly trying to improve the menu which I love because it adds a new twist to things. This last time I went I had the Tom's Special sandwich with a side of Macaroni Salad and an order of Fried Zucchini. The Sandwich was juicy, tender and full of flavor as usual (the portion is really big so you may want to consider only eating half). The Macaroni was perfectly cool and creamy. The kicker was the Fried Zucchini; in the past times I've ordered this and it was smaller round slices; now they are fresh spears and taste so much better. The only thing I would change is the ranch sauce that I dipped the Zucchini in, I tend to lean more towards a thicker more sour cream based Ranch style. This place has the best customer service and the prices are spot on with the portion sizes. So for all my carnivores out there make sure you visit Tom's, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. 1
+Great service. Fanny did a great job on my hair and gave me great tips on how to keep my hair healthy. Great experience will keep on going back for my haircuts!! 1
+This Walgreens has the busiest parking lot ever no matter what time of day it is packed! Kind of weird as the store seems empty. It is a standard Walgreens but this one sells liquor. The store is old and run down, the staff seems a bit distant. \nI would never go out of my way to shop here, but it does get a pass for convenience. 0
+I am torn about apple spice... when I found them a couple years ago I loved them! Healthy yummy lunches that were quick and not too pricey. My company uses them a lot for catering... in fact I had them today because we are so busy they don't want us leaving the office for lunch. Anyway enough about my lock down blues:( \nSo I have been here too many times to count (dine in and company catering) and I always would get BLT deluxe executive box lunch. The executive box lunch includes your sandwich, a side (i always get the frog eye salad YUM!), veggies with a side of ranch and a small little piece of cherry cheesecake. It is a lot of food! The problem started when I ordered my BLT deluxe and the bacon is floppy or not fully cooked. This happened consistently and so I finally asked what is the deal with the bacon... they said they order it they do not make it on site. So then I felt as though I could not order this anymore because the bacon is never fully cooked. So I still get lunches from them when my company orders lunch but I always get the veggie sandwich which is good and I am happy with that. \nThe things I really like about apple spice is that they do not put condiments on their sandwiches... they have everything in packets and let you put it on yourself. I am a condiment hater so this is awesome! Also when you order to go or for catering they wrap your sandwich in plastic wrap so it does not get moist from anything else in the to go container. 1
+Just stopped in the drive thru for a quick lunch. Not a good experience. The speaker made loud shrieking noises throughout the order process. I was given fries instead of the coleslaw I ordered. The clerk changed that out but brought back the order in a bag that was now crumpled and greasy. Gross.\n\nOn the way out I noticed the diet Pepsi was undrinkable because it was almost all carbonation. Got back to the office and opened up the sandwich. The bun was burned and had dirty grill marks all over it. A piece of fried chicken that had been sitting somewhere for awhile. All dark meat and stringy. Some kind of sauce slopped on. That's it. Coleslaw was the only part that was any good. I'm on my way to the vending machine now to find something to get the taste out.\n\nI usually don't spend this kind of time reviewing a fast food restaurant, but this place is so slipshod it really worries me. If I get food poisoning in the next 24 hours I'll check back in:) 0
+Normally I wouldnt waste my time reviewing a fast food restaurant but the service at this KFC is a joke. I've gone twice the past few months and it has been horrible. Today the person working the register was also having to expedite the orders which made things super slow. What was crazy was that the guy behind me ordered a chicken pot pie and they said it would take 35 minutes...and he decided to wait for it. This place needs to hire more staff and TRAIN them. 0
+This is a great local place to get anything done.\nI was really nervous about going blonde because I'm a natural brunette and my hair is picky. But Hayley put me at ease and assured me it would look great, and it did! The atmosphere is amazing, and everyone is so nice. My friend and I were offered free muffins and drinks and felt completely comfortable. They even own a cafe and botique next door! This place is awesome, and worth every penny. 1
+Kasondra is AMAZING!!! I haven't found a really good hairstylist since I moved to Phoenix 4 years ago. I tried Kasondra and that all changed! She actually listened to what I wanted! She understood how my hair works and explained why the hairstyle I wanted just wouldn't work with my hair. She was absolutely right and cut the most amazing hairstyle that fit my face and hair perfectly! She is so personable I have a blast with her for the hour I am there (and her head massage is freaking fantastic!). She is so thorough! I never had that uneasy feeling of trying someone new with my hair. She knows what she is talking about and does an amazing job making sure my hair looks fantastic and that I can make it look just as good once I go home and do it myself. My friends think I spend a million dollars on my cuts because they are so good! Did I mention I drive almost an hour to go see her? SHE IS THAT GOOD! SHE IS TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!! 1
+I'm not really a fan of reviewing 'non-eateries', but I have to say something about Altered Ego Salon. \n\nI have an immensely awesome daughter; she's artsy, fancy, bohemian and often wears mismatched clothing (rainbow socks, converse boots, purple beret...getting the picture?) During what can only be described as an 'epiphanial' night of snooty beer drinking, I asked myself 'would my daughter let me put a giant streak of neon pink in her hair??' \n\nThe answer was: 'Goddamn right Bob'\n\n... I know what you're going to say... What kind of a-hole lets their kid get their hair colored? Well, me. If my review upsets you or you disagree with any choice I've made, please decide on a farm animal, of your choosing of course, and endeavor to fornicate with it. \n\nAfter a much regretted post in 'Talk', I took the only 2 rational salon recommendations I received and gave em' each a jingle-jangle. I will say, after yammering with a number of fancy sounding peoples at each salon, I decided AE was the place for me; the date was set for a man named Topher to change my spawns life fo-eva.\n\nSo guys - FYI - a cut and color an a girl's hair can take a long time - like 3 god damn hours. Bring a book or fondue pot, something. It helped that AE is really nice inside, with comfy butt-trays and TV's in the 'this thing is switching my brain with a monkey's' machine area... You know what I mean. \n\nThe details:\n\nPrice was beyond rational, service prompt and efficient. The experience as a whole was quite honestly enjoyable. My daughter sat and chatted with Topher, who took the time to listen about what she wanted to do with her hair (treating her like a person and not a little kid) \n\nThe crux was the look on my daughters face when Topher (the Bruce Lee of stylin') revealed her new pink locks to her; like an emaciated Somalian child receiving a big piece of choco' cake.\n\nI'll be honest; I don't like children. (Yeah yeah, I know.. ah-hole) That being said, AE took the time to treat my child not only as a valued customer, but as a person - the results of which were beyond anything I could have imagined. It's always a joy to get much much more than you expected. \n\n\nI'll be back - this place is the cats mer-wow. 1
+Great place for gel nails! . Brandy does an awesome job! She really knows how to apply the gel... They last forever and the color keeps my nails perfect for a month or more! I havent broken a nail since I stared going there over a year ago. Love the gel.. makes my natural nails stronger and grow faster. My nails aways look great and I get tons of complements. I wound never go anywhere else for a gel fill manicure. 1
+Excellent gym that has everything I need. Plenty of machines, hot tub, showers and a locker. Downside is they close at 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Not quite 24 hours but otherwise perfect. 1
+Yuk! Edible, but not good at all. We were in the mood for fake Chinese tonight and had a flier from this place. We ordered quite a bit, and no one really liked anything. Egg Foo Young--overwhelmingly garlicky. Crispy Noodles with Chicken--the same style of noodles that you get out of a can. You get the idea. \n\nThe second star is due to the fast service. \n\nWe had been considering ordering carry-out from Mandalay Noodle World, which we tried a few days ago and liked a lot. But, not finding a menu online, we went with this place. Big, $45, mistake. 0
+This is my second order, and by accident. I ordered from them months ago and swore never again. \n\nBut it just so happened that I get so many flyers on my door that this one slipped through. \n\nFirst things first. I ordered pork and veg. And chicken and veg for myself as I only eat chicken fish and turkey. Reason I say that is because I received chicken and veg, with shrimp and veg. Guess who's deathly allergic to shrimp.\n\nThe food was bland, dry and Luke warm. The fried rice is the worst I ever tasted. Salty, and dry. And not even that nice Brown nutty color of fried rice, I almost thought it was spoiled food. \n\nThe lady on the phone said she heard me say I wanted shrimp, that's a lie I'm not suicidal and don't have an eppi pen. Why would I order shrimp lady.\n\nAlso she was giggling when I asked her if she got a lot of complaints. I didn't check yelp before I placed my order, if I had this would all have been avoided.\n\nShe offered to refund my money forty min ago. If she does I will post it later, if she doesn't I will go postal. I only wish I paid with a credit card so I could dispute this, and not worry about a refund. It\n\nIf you're thinking about placing an order, don't waste your money. It would be better spent on burritos out of the freezer at the local Circle K.\nNever again Chopsticks ???? Express?\n\nOk they delivered my refund. But not before I received my two subs from Jimmy Johns. Express...lol what a joke 0
+I got a flyer on my door so I thought I'd give them a try.\nI was really surprised when I called and the girl who answered spoke fluent English which is a plus. She was a little rude but I dealt with it. I placed my order and waited for the delivery... and waited... and waited... almost 2 hours later it was delivered. The price that I was told on the phone was less then what the delivery driver tried to collect from me. \nAside from the rude order taker, the price difference, and the delivery time the food sucked! The sweet and sour pork was soggy, the rice was hard, and the beef was like leather. \nThe best thing and only good thing about this place was the egg rolls... they were better then most places. 0
+"Eggfoo young was \"""" deconstructed\"""" it was a deep fried patty of batter with shrimp and overcooked beef and chicken. General tsaos was soggy and tasted like bagged chicken tenders from the grocery store, I'm almost positive they were. Even the fortune cookie was stale..." 0
+"For all the people who sit down and don't get any \""""service,\"""" there are signs that clearly say to order at the bar. So I would start with that. Then do this in any order you'd like:\n-cold beer\n-wings\n-cheesecurds\n\nYour welcome." 1
+I lived here for almost 3 years. Almost because I am pursuing legal action to get out. The staff moving in was horrendous. The staff now is so green one cannot even reason with them. The staff care not about the tenants but about profits. Strange fees pop up, security has lacked, repairs are done by the lowest bidder. For the money you'll spend here one can get so much more. Run, don't walk, from this complex. 0
+Anyone who knows me well knows that I hate grocery shopping. Hate it. Recently I was introduced to Trader Joe's and this past weekend, I took my husband there for the first time. While I can't say I have fallen in love with grocery shopping, I have found that I can at least go to TJ's when need be.\n\nThe layout of the store is fabulous. It's just a big enough store to give you variety and some choices, but not big enough to overwhelm you, especially if you are not a seasoned grocery store veteran. The staff is very friendly and always willing to help you find something, and the check out clerks are chatty without being annoying. I really can't compare TJ's prices to those you would find at a regular big box grocery store, but according to my husband who does all of our grocery shopping and knows which stores are the best for certain items, he says that TJ's prices are comparable if not lower than other grocery stores.\n\nI like the pre-packaged salads, sandwiches, and wraps, which are perfect to take to work for lunch. In fact, I had a TJ's chicken caesar wrap for lunch today and it was delicious! Do make sure to check the dates before purchasing to ensure that if you aren't going to eat it that day that it will last for a few more days. The organic pesto pizza that can be found in the frozen section is also very good and just the right size for two people. I was a little disappointed in the Red Delicious apples that I bought (nicely priced at 49 cents each)...they didn't have the crunch to them that I appreciate, but I'm not sure if it was the quality of their selection or that I just did a crappy job of picking two apples.\n\nThis TJ's does seem to be quite popular especially given it's location in the same shopping center as Changing Hands and Wildflower, so if you go on a Saturday, I would suggest going early. We arrived at 11 am and it was quite busy and the parking lot was almost full. 1
+"I'll trade you one food city for one Trader Joes... I wish it worked that way! My only gripe with TJ's is that there isn't one in old town. I work in Tempe, so I manage to hit this one on my way home every once in a while. TJ's is always busy, but the service is never lacking. TJ's employees are pretty knowledgeable about their wine selection, and have helped me find some great wines for super cheap. My favorite thing about TJ's is they have a ton of vegetarian options and a rockin selection of hummus and dips! As much as I love TJ's, the main downfall is that I can't go there for all my grocery needs, their produce section and \""""staple\"""" items are pretty limited." 1
+I really like Trader Joe's. It has a lot of items that would ordinarily be really pricey elsewhere ie flowers, soy ice cream, cheese, wine and gluten free items. \n\nIts not really ideal for those that like to make a lot of things from scratch as its more of a specialty retailer. I would say its a pretty good place to go for those who don't really like or don't have time to cook, are single, or want the finer things in life for dirt cheap. I'm sold. 1
+Arrived for Sunday lunch-dinner with the kids and only one other couple was there. \n\nStarted with the Sizzling Rice Soup, which we all shared, and the broth was really good. It had veggies, chicken, pork and shrimp. It was really tasty and if we go back I would definitely try it again. \n\nWe had the Hunan Spicy two which is shrimp and chicken in a sweet and spicy red sauce, really good. Also had the Sizzling Go Ba which is four meats poured into a sizzling pan in front of you. After the sizzle went out though the flavors were bland. It's a clear sauce, but needed salt or some other spice. \n\nI would go again if invited, but not by choice. 0
+I was a former Wong's Fan. I don't know if something else changed, but last month when we went there, the food had fallen several notches. We were a large party and we ordered 7-8 entrees to share. None of them were great.\n\nI don't know what happened but we haven't gone back since. 0
+I tried Wong's for the first time and I can say I definitely say I will not go back. We ordered our food for take out and I ordered the almond chicken dinner special.The meal also came with wonton soup, fried wonton, eggroll, and we ordered a side of crab puffs.\n\nThe almond chicken was disappointing there wasn't much chicken in there, the zucchini and mushrooms were plentiful in the meal. I was a little confused by the addition of peas in the medley. I expected there to be slivered almonds mixed in with the dish. However I received cut up almonds that looked like the kind you buy for baking just dumped on the top of the dish. \n\nThe fried wonton and eggroll were ok. What you would typically expect to get from a Chinese restaurant. The wonton tasted overcooked, I had to dip it in the soup to make it edible. The Crab puff had barely any filling in the puff it was almost completely flat, very disappointing. The one saving grace was the wonton soup. The soup is the only thing I would ever eat from that place again and I don't plan on going back. 0
+Unless this place is under new management, this is a very dirty place. 0
+My girlfriend and I almost got up and left despite having already paid; I wish we had.\n\nThe thought of eating at this filthy establishment reigned mental havoc on us as we drove home. \n\nThe staff are friendly but the booths were in disrepair and the dining room was DIRTY. The condiments on the table were covered with food and sticky; a clear sign that they haven't been wiped down in a while. \n\nThe food was sub-par and cheap. Many of the dishes were empty resulting in limited options.\n\nGoogle reviews have this place as two stars, I think that's being generous. \n\nI will not eat at this establishment again. 0
+"Worst customer service I have ever received. I rented a beat up UHAUL truck from them, and when I returned it they accused me of \""""backing into a tree.\"""" Nick, the immature hothead that I was dealing with, never bothered to walk me outside and show me the damage in question. Just throws accusations at me without even asking me about it. I then wait at the counter for about 30 minutes (after I had spent the past 6 hours MOVING) for him to type some numbers on his computer. He basically ignores everything that I'm saying to him and stares at his computer. When he does reply to my questions or comments, he was rude and extremely unprofessional. After all this, he casually gives me a bill for over $360 in damages. I immediately ask to speak with the manager, Dale, who did absolutely nothing to rectify the situation. He said that I would have to \""""take it up with UHAUL.\"""" He doesn't bother to ask me my side of the story or how he can help. Thankfully another employee was able to confirm that the scratch that they were trying to get me to pay $360 for was damage caused by a previous customer. It took over an hour to resolve all of this.You really shouldn't offer UHAUL rental if you are unwilling to deal with the problems that occur from your own incompetence, Dale. They also haven't responded to any of my emails asking for some sort of consolation and/or explanation. I guess they really don't care about their honest customers and their concerns. Pretty sad, considering that they're labeled as a \""""family owned business.\"""" My family and I will take our business elsewhere. And Nick, I pray to the heavens above that you find some inner peace and stop taking your frustrations out on honest, hard-working people. God Bless." 0
+so I took my dog here 2 or 3 times for lumps that showed up on her because it was close to me and and they got good reviews however they were horrible they talked surgery to remove and even did a syringe to drain one and said that it wasn't infected with puss or anything just clear liquid and blood put her on a antibiotic and said well her white blood cell count is elevated but probably do to this lump then went back again for more lumps and they talked about surgery and removing them without doing any blood work oh and giving me shit about not fixing her long story short took her to s different vet and was diagnosed with valley fever now why would a vet not test for this right away since were in az and i even thought valley fever i had a friend that got nochels from it so if i had not taken her here i could have started treatment a lot sooner i would go somewhere else doctor ford at arizona animal wellness is great 0
+My husband was eating here, I swear, at least 1x a week with this soccer buddies.. he'd always come home and tell me about the awesome ceviche, tacos de marlin, and tacos de governador, and mojarra frita he had there.\n\nSo we all went with the in-laws in tow to have lunch there one Sat afternoon. I had the tacos de marlin and everyone else ordered the vast list of things my hubby recommended. Let's just say no one at our table was complaining nor disappointed - everyone polished off the food and the ones who couldn't, well, it's only because the mojarra was so huge. Since I only tried the tacos de marlin and liked them, those are the only ones I can personally say were yummy.\n\nThe prices were very reasonable and the food was plentiful and very, very flavorful. We did, however, get seated in their back section.. squeezed up against another large family which was a bit annoying since there were 2 huge tables in the main area that said 'reserved' on them (but we noted no one actually ever sat there).\n\nI'd go back again if I got the craving for it... \n\nbtw, it's located in a strip-mall and sorta hard to find if you don't know where to look... 1
+Spent all day at 2 pool stores in mesa trying to replace my older single speed pool pump. Went round and round with one store trying to find a rebuilt motor that would fit with no luck. Went to another mesa store and they had nothing that would fit either, and I wasn't ready to splurge for the 1000 plus dollar variable speed system. \n\nB and B had the exact pump I needed, right size, everything and it was new not rebuilt. Cheaper than the Mesa store rebuilds too! I wish I would've gone here first instead of spending 5+ hours at their competitors in Mesa! \n\nThis will be my go to store in the future! 1
+The Mill and Baseline location is excellent. Service is fast and friendly, prices are reasonable and portions generous. Their veggie burro is excellent with big fresh chunks of avacodo, mm hmm. Their chips and salsa are also better than most casual taco shops. You can order ahead and pick up at the take out windows. 1
+The BEST Filibertos, and I've eaten at them all as well as the *berto clones. The meat never tastes like cat unlike at some of them and it's open 24 hours, inside too! The condiment bar is always stocked with fresh peppers, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, etc and they actually get my orders right first try. If you do go late you may encounter a line at the drive through because it's a hoppin place after everything else closes. 1
+"Filly-B's is an addiction, once you start craving them you have to have them or you'll go crazy. The thing that my mouth waters over the most are the super nachos (a ton of chips with cheese, carne asada, and more all waiting to be devoured! It's probably best to eat these with a fork). My backups are their Arizona burrito (I never remember what's in it besides potatoes, but I love it) and the rolled tacos (but to be honest I've never had rolled tacos at countless Mexican places and I've never been disappointed and I can't say they are anything extra ordinary here).\n\nThis location has some added bonuses: hot chips while you wait and you can walk \""""next door\"""" to get a Jamba Juice!" 1
+Not a 5 star place just yet!!! But in time it'll be because I only went once and haven't tried everything! The food I ate was good to my taste! I order the Honey Walnut shrimp and it was perfect, not too much mayonnaise and crispy to the bite! So far the service I got was quick and friendly! Not too big of a restaurant! Perfect for the neighborhood! The place feels like a whole in the wall restaurant with good food. lol BUT its a modern and clean looking place!! The price is average for a meal around 10 bucks. A little high for quick Chinese take out, but worth it! I would say the restaurant without the host and waiters!! lol! I will be going back to try the other dishes and keep my review updated! 1
+great fresh food! huge egg roll! i would recommend this place to anyone! i get the kung pow and sweet sour chicken both are great! 1
+Orange chicken is the best 1
+I have been going here for years. The owner has expanded the menu over the years to include korean, thai etc. They have one of the better menus with a larger variety and the quality of the food is good. you an either order in and eat there or you can take it home. \nfavorite dish is Spring Rolls and Orange Chicken ( spicy) \nOwner is always very nice and knows many of his regulars by name. 1
+I would say this is a well deserved 4 star. The staff is friendly, the place is clean, and the food was very good. We ordered the pork egg rolls, mushroom stir fry with shrimp, shrimp fried rice, and the chow fun. The food was delicious overall. The chow fun wasn't as good as hoped but maybe the drive home affected the noodles. Either way, really liked the place and will be back. 1
+Huge fan of this place, great food, great portion sizes, and great lunch specials. It's close to work, so this may be trouble! 1
+Went her for my wife's birthday.....first one as a married couple....so I wanted the flowers to be awesome...and they were!!\n\nBobbie was very nice, and he personally took me into the fridge to pick out the exact flowers I wanted. They were delivered Tuesday, and they still look great Friday! \n\nThey also send an email confirmation when the flowers are delivered. He got them there right on time, no problems when asked to have them there before 2. \n\nWill always use Bobbie's Flowers from now on. 1
+"I bought my water system at Lowes 9/8/12. Their contractor, I'm guessing is Las Vegas Quality Water.\n\nWOW. THEY SHOULD CHANGE AND HIRE A REAL COMPANY.\n\nThe technician who came, did not come prepared. When I went to Lowe's I let them know that I had a stainless steel sink. The technician's drill that he brought, did not go through my sink. It just turned bright red (from all the heat) and had metal shavings go every where. He had to call a co worker for parts and equipment. \n\nSO WE WAITED. AWKWARD.\n\nHe left a complete mess underneath my cabinets... I'll attach pictures. Cables sprung up at me out of no where, and he left wood shavings all in my clean pots and pans. They say when it comes to change my yearly filter it will be \""""free\""""... We will see in a few months.\n\nKEEP IN MIND, THIS IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I haven't even had this a year, and I am noticing black particles in my ice, and seeing as how we did an ice run line as well, I called the company, and jumped through a few hoops. I told the technician about the black in my ice, and over the phone, he told me that it sounds like one of my tank's filters has ruptured..... I was told that a technician would call me in a few days to schedule a drop by.\n\nThey called me a few days later from a number that only had four, YES, FOUR (4) digits. So I didn't answer, because, one I don't answer numbers I don't know, and especially an odd looking one. An associate left left a message, and for extreme personal reasons, I was not able to get back to them.\n\nWeeks later, we were in contact again. The woman that I dealt with was excessively rude, telling me that they would not be sending out a technician, because there was nothing \""""wrong\"""" with my water..... even though it's the water that goes to my freezer. I told her about what THEIR technician had told me over the phone about a rupture. She told me that I need to have my freezer checked out. Refused to even send out a technician to CHECK. This has not happened before I got this system.\n\nKEEP IN MIND... STILL UNDER WARRANTY.\n\nI've paid HUNDREDS to have this installed. They'll get your money, and then treat you like garbage. NEVER using them AGAIN.\n\nA technician came out to change filters, and what do you know, NO MORE BLACK CRAP in our ice cubes. \n\nCheap company that doesn't want to do anything extra." 0
+Honestly the food is not bad at all and very short wait time and portions are large but I always get it to go since it always stinks in there which is very unpleasant they need to remodel seats are torn walls are dingy 0
+I have shopped at Fry's Electronics on several occastions but recenlty had to deal with returning an item to their store. I had purchased a TV that was defective. The manufacturer suggested I return it to Frys. When I got to the store, I had somehow lost my receipt. No problem....they looked me up in the computer. They got a brand new TV from the back and actually tested it in store before giving it to me to take home!! I have never had an electronics store do that before. They returned my damaged TV and I had forgotten to bring back the remote control. Again, no problem...they took the remote control out of the new TV box and completed my transaction. I would definitly recommend them and will be shopping there more often! 1
+"The three hour tour. I vow to never shop at this store ever again as there customer service is on par with the Department of Motor Vehicles. \n\nLast Sunday I called to verify the price of an item, a iPod Touch 8GB, and to also verify that it had a $50 gift card. Specifically asked if it was a gift card or a Fry's card and the girl told me it was a Fry's Card. So I spent an hour loading up my cart with items to pay and pick up at the store. Shopping cart won't work - I keep getting an error. Call the store and explain and the gal does it on her computer so I recite the 10 items and item numbers. She says \""""Oh I got an error.\"""" Yea...well just like me. She does it again from the beginning...error again. Goes to get a supervisor and we go through the whole dog and pony show again...twice. Same result error. They tell me that they will go and get all of the items together and put them on will call and I can come pay at the store. They will call me when ready. No one ever calls. \n\nI call the next morning to see what happened. Talked to the specific super from the day before, says sorry about the call, but yes all items are on will call. I ask if at same price and deals and am told yes. \n\nDrive my happy a$$ all the way across town and guess what...yea, nothing on will call. Wait 20 minutes and the box comes up. Agent tells me that not all items are on the same price. Ugghh..specifically asked that in my call. Goes to talk to someone and 10 minutes later comes back and says no. Fine leave that item out. Rings it up and I ask about the gift card...yea you guessed it \""""What gift card.\"""" Same fire drill and I explain it all again in detail to him and gave the guys name I talked to on the phone. 10 more minutes a supervisor comes over and asks. Have to repeat the same story AGAIN. \n\nGrowing impatient as this deal is narrowing on 2 3/4 hours in total plus a 25 minute drive here and back. 15 more minutes of waiting and I tell the Agent, \""""Dude this is just taking too long. Just take out the iPod Touch and I'll pay for the rest and go. Guy gets nervous and says ok just a minute AND LEAVES. \n\nA \""""manager\"""" came over a few minutes later. This is when it goes over the top. This stocky bald headed white guy approaches me and get this...he puffs up and says to me \""""Is there a problem here?\"""" Are you friggin' kidding me! Well yea, with your arrogant and aggressive puff up and comment, well yea there was an issue and now it is a problem. This from a \""""Manager\"""" no less. I geared for a comment, but then bit my lip and just said, \""""You know what, this process has been far too painful and I just want to go now, so take the item off so I can leave.\"""" This arrogant tool, gives me the passive-aggressive mean spirited \""""Just trying to help\"""" line before turning away. His arrogance was almost like he was happy he won this apparent battle in his mind's eye. Ridiculous! Yea you won...you won me spending my $400.00 using Amazon Prime\"""" you idiot. \n\nOne last SNAFU for me was when the supervisor comes back and hands me a VOID receipt...yea you guessed it again, he voided the entire order and not just the iPod Touch taken off as I requested (all in front of the \""""Manager\"""" too I might add). Walked out completely empty handed and drove home. \n\nThe three hour tour. I vow to never shop at this store ever again as there customer service is on par with the Department of Motor Vehicles." 0
+This place is huge. I came up to the store from Tucson. The store has lots and lots of employee's but only a few of them seemed interested in helping us. Great selection of everything with retail prices comparable to Amazon. The soda machines were out of almost everything witch may be unforgivable in Tempe heat. Parking is more than ample. 0
+I swear if there is less than one star I wouldn't hesitate to give them. Worst costumer service and after purchased service. I bought a loptop for $1200 and a 300$ on top for warranty and every time I go to fix it they never cover it. You also have to wait 2 hours in the technical support line before anyone would talk to you.\n\nSave your money and save your butt and never go there 0
+Unfortunately you cannot give negative stars. Pizza was so late I would have had to order it 2 days ago for it to get here on time. From the time I ordered till delivery was 1 hour and 45 minutes. Got the pizzas free but there barely warm and soggy bottoms. As far as I am concerned they should give us the next 4 orders free. I would go elsewhere but we like Dominoes Pizza. Our previous complaint was about the manager who insisted he could not give us the order free well we got the order free tonight so the Manager Singh is a liar\nmy previous complaint\nOne very nasty and rude manager named Singh. WILL NOT LET A CUSTOMER COMPLAIN AND VENT. All he has are excuses. Hello I am a customer, let me vent then ask me what can he do to correct this. Nope he has to interrupt you. This man needs a course in customer service . t hate the service. 0
+Negativo, I guess that they are good if you like hard, stale donut with no flavor, If you want a good donut just make the trip to BOSA on Glendale.... 0
+My first experience ordering from them was great! As people have said the wings are fantastic. If you are looking for a place to order pizza from and good wings are a must then I definitely recommend Il Primo. The pizza, although perhaps not quite spectacular, was also good and better than we expected. The delivery time was fair and the delivery guy himself was quite personable. I am sure we will order from them again, because we couldn't get enough of those wings! 1
+I have given this place a try twice. The first time my roomie and I ordered a white pizza we were super excited to get it only to get food poisoning and be hostage to our house for the next 48 hours. So I think fluke incident went back and had a pizza and wings and it was sub par. Not a great place to eat in my opinion just greasy bar food. 0
+This review is strictly for the portrait studio. One word..CHAOS.\n\nI received a gift session and I was more than happy to get my daughter's first Christmas cards done. It was a mad house from the second we stepped into the studio.\n\nI understand it's the holiday season; I get it..really I do. But booking a session at a certain time, should fall within that time-give or take 10-15 minutes. NOT 90 minutes after that time.\n\nI had a 5 month old infant with me..and lets say she wasn't happy sitting around, waiting for 90 minutes, to get a very sour, overworked, and probably really tired photographer.\n\nNo guidance, no instruction or attempts by this person to work with my kid. Plop child on this dot, snap picture. Yes my daughter was fussy..but YOU guys were late..what happens? I ask if I can feed her, only to learn, that our slot has been taken and we have to wait again. WHAT?!\n\nNow, our second photographer was a thousand times better which is why I added another star. He really did all he could to get our daughter to smile without seeming angry or bored, or upset. But like I said, 90 minutes with a child waiting, and your not going to get a happy baby in pictures. The person who then tries to pick poses and templates with you was just not...professional. She was suggesting the most horrid pictures possible. Nightmare!\n\nI stuck around because it was a gift, and I was not going to be ungrateful, but I will not be using this studio ever again. 0
+Sales people are snobby and act like you know nothing about dance. I despise going here to get dance gear. 0
+The old guy cut my cuticle when he was doing my nails. They are old and rude. They old ass need to retire. He kept making jokes and laughing. Ill never go back there again. This is my first review. U shouldn't bleed when getting your toes done. Wtf. 0
+Wow best lunch! Walked in asked the owner behind the counter what to eat and they ordered everything and it was awesome. 1
+Definitely a treasure as someone mentioned. A small peaceful oasis with great food. And don't forget the dessert! If you miss mom's or grandma's homemade Polish and other mid European dishes you can find them here. 1
+"I've used this facility twice since it is close to work and both times my car gets put behind two or three cars while cars that come after get put right in and are stayed to be worked on. It always seems to be nice cars that certain \""""dryers\"""" work on. And average cars wait. Sorry I don't have a range Rover. There needs to be some better management out there or maybe they just don't think people are paying attention. The guys who have worked on my car are OK but there needs to be better supervision." 0
+"If I could give no stars I would. This is the first time I have been to Danny's in 5-6 years because last time at another location around the corner my iPod was taken from my console. I noticed immediately because there was radio static playing when I got In my car. I call manager, I called police. Everyone said same thing, \""""sorry sir, there is nothing we can do.\"""" Well, this time I go out of desperation and again \""""they\"""" (anonymous dirtbag) rife led through found my wife's wallet and removed all the $190 that was inside. I will NEVER go to another Damny's in all my days. I suggest you do the same." 0
+Came in for a Chocolate Malt and got Hershey' s Syrup with vanilla ice cream, very disappointing. 0
+Read about the great pizza, out of town on business from Chicago. Saw they were open til 10pm, drove 20 minutes to get there, arrived at 8:40p only to be told that they didn't feel like making us a deep dish pizza because it took too long and we could get a thin crust instead. The restaurant was empty aside from us and we were shocked- who does that? They said they say they close at 10 but like to get out by 9/9:30. My advice? Call ahead to make sure they are even open or in the mood to make you a pizza. I mean, who does that??? 0
+Went for a tour which was incredibly packed with daycares since it is the summer but the workers handled it lovely. Pay the $10 to make a chocolate pizza, it is worth it. The chocolate is amazing and there is a large selection to choose from! 1
+I took my Jeep in and was told my transmission was missing a gear. They completely fixed my Jeep within three days, they took care of my bill with a rental car. They stayed in contact with me about the work. They help me get financed to help pay for the work done. They also recommend I bring back my Jeep for checkups. I think they done well. 1
+We had an appointment for 430 pm. The place is busy. Several more people walked in with an appointment after us and before we knew it, there were 20 people in the waiting area and our truck still had not been touched after 30 mins. I counted three workers in the service area (one just standing there) and one at the desk. I am taking an educated guess that they have over scheduled and all appointments have shown up and they are very understaffed. Well, an hour later, they came out with a list of problems with our truck and they would not be able to align it. Needless to say, we did not get our truck aligned. :-( getting a second opinion. Staff was nice, though. Lonnie is great. Sorry, Lonnie for two stars, but we are almost positive that the list of problems they gave us is overkill. Will not be back. Too many other places in Phoenix. They offer waterin the waiting area, however, the fridge does not keep it cold. It is room temperature. 0
+They replaced my bumper from a fender bender and it did not properly match the rest of the car. I did purchase the manufacturer's bumper and not the after market, cheaper bumper because I wanted the car to look as good as before. Some sections where the new bumper met the car were smooth and others there was a gap and the bumper stuck out more than the rear panel. I had them re do it and it looks acceptable now but I feel like it could have been done much better overall. \nAlso, upon closer inspection I noticed that the bumper was missing a screw that would keep it on the car. This lack of attention to detail, which in my opinion is absolutely essential when repairing and restoring a car to it's original state, left a sour taste in my mouth and I would not recommend them. 0
+Nice friendly service. Its a family owned business and the people seem rough and rude but once you get to know them you realize it's just their strong personality. They have the best wings in town and my whole family have been coming here for the past 16 years. I have tried other places but nothing beats the wings here, not even buffalo wild wings which to my opinion not so good. Family from out of state either come here to eat when in town or ask me to take them some when I go visit. 1
+"As I write this Im a student here with a couple months left before Im done. Dont come here. Im a Vet so I used my GI Bill meaning I didnt have to pay to come here for the welding program. Its about 20,000 to come take a 10 month course to learn 4 types of welding. Thats not good. You can go to the Maricopa Skill Center and learn the same thing for 10,000 and thats for a 17 month course. And good luck using your \""""credits\"""" anywhere else if you come here because its a for profit school. Do your research please. This was just the closest place to my house." 0
+They have a decent menu and really good prices. You do get a decent amount of food for the price that you pay. The Fried Ice Cream is the best that I have had in my opinion! 1
+I just luv the food here..Its absolutely amzing !!! I have been here -3 times now and havent been disappointed even once...The enchilladas rock !!! They are closed on Sundays and coinsidently i always have a craving for their food on Sundays..I drive to Pedros on sunday afternoons forgetting they are closed...Thats how gud their food is !! Trust me ! 1
+"For years I've listened to co-workers tell me how great this place is. The Yelp reviews spoke well for the place too. Where this comes from I'll never know.\n\nThis weekend we went to Pedro's for the first time and I was super excited. I love Mexican food, Americanized or not. I was extremely disappointed in this place.\n\nChips and salsa are a staple of any Mexican restaurant and they've got them here. Good sign I thought. I put some on a chip and crunched it in my mouth and was immediately disappointed. I don't know what the deal was with it but it was not good. My wife thought canned, I disagreed but whatever it was, it was sweet. Sweet salsa is no good in my book.\n\nI was skeptical at this point and we got our menus and looked them over while trying to modify the salsa to our liking. I think their food is a little pricey compared to a lot of places in town which made me even more skeptical. The waitress came and I ordered a standard staple which they called \""""the business man's plate\"""" consisting of rice, beans, an enchilada and a taco.\n\nThe food comes and my skepticism grows even further as my entire plate is covered in shredded cheese. Listen, I'm a semi-fat guy and I love cheese as much as anyone else but when you're using that much cheese you're trying to mask something. I look at the taco and it looks like a pre-made taco shell, like something you'd get at the grocery store but maybe a little more light and thin. I was surprised to find the taco shell wasn't too bad and the beef inside was pretty good as well. The enchilada on the other hand was crappy at best. The sauce? Not so good and the tortilla seemed undercooked. It just wasn't right. I didn't really try the beans as that's not my thing but my wife said they were sweet like the salsa. I should note the chips even seemed kind of sweet but that may have been the salsa too. The rice was the saving grace of the meal, I did indeed enjoy the rice but that's it.\n\nWhen we left I called my mother in-law to see if she'd ever eaten there and she said she thought it all gross as everything was sweet. I was happy to hear this as it confirmed I wasn't the only one who thought so.\n\nIf I were ever in the area (not often) and jonesing for rice (pretty sure that's never happened in my life) I might consider stopping in for a pint of it to go. Otherwise I'm more than happy to never set foot in this place again.\n\nHow this place has a 4 star average and so many awards hanging on their wall is beyond me.\n\nDon't believe the hype.\n\npros:\n\n- rice\n\ncons:\n\n- overpriced\n- bad salsa\n- mediocre food\n- sweet beans (?)" 0
+We tried Pedro's using our Groupon we had purchased. I can say that this place has been around for 50 years per our cashier and it is well established. The service was prompt and the ice tea, chips and salsa were very good. The salsa wasn't overpowering and the chips were crispy and light. Our meals arrived shortly after we had finished eating the chips and salsa. My husband ordered the #1 and I ordered the #3. The shredded beef tacos, cheese enchiladas and tamale were delightful. Every bite was savory and tender. \nI would recommend this restaurant for Mexican food. The staff is friendly and efficient, attentive and helpful. We will be back. 1
+i just don't see the big deal with this place. i've heard about it for years and was actually excited to go here. and i do love to bet on the horses as well and they have off track betting. yes, there is alot of sports memorabilia, mostly college. lots of helmets in display cases. the bar itself feels dirty to me. it's dark and no frills at all. the tables and chairs are below average or average at best. the tvs suck. they have small tvs up towards the ceiling so your neck is cranked up. they have 2 large tvs that are kind of dark. there will usually be a couple of groups hogging those 2 big tvs, so if you want to see your game, you'll be stuck looking up at a small tv and those are usually a little dark or blurred. they have a separate area for horse betters. i don't like that they charge you to sit in that room. the only place to sit in that room is at your own personal tv like the 2nd level at turf paradise, so they charge you to sit there. the food was ok. we were there on a friday for all you can eat fish. well, after ordering several rounds, we found out it wasn't all you can eat. we had to pay for all of it. come on, 99% of places have it as all you can eat fish fry on fridays. the beer was cheaper. i have no idea about mixed drinks. the only reason i would go here is to walk in, look at the memorabilia and leave. also, if you have a large group, i would recommend somewhere else. these tables are small and you would have to push together a few tables. the bar only has a small area of tables. 0
+This place is a little off the beaten path...and so is it's location. \n\nWe got winners, we got losers Chain smokers and boozers\nAnd we got yuppies, we got bikers We got thristy hitchhikers\nAnd the girls next door dress up like movie stars\n \nHmm, hmm, hmm I love this bar\n \nWe got cowboys, we got truckers Broken-hearted fools and suckers\nAnd we got hustlers, we got fighters Early birds and all-nighters\nAnd the veterans talk about their battle scars\n \nHmm, hmm, hmm I love this bar\nThe waitstaff was freaking awesome! She looked a littel like Julie Bowen who is MILF\nThe food was good too! 1
+I've been to Max's many times over the years. I've always had their club sandwich which never disappointed me. Last Friday my wife and I tried the fish fry and we were very disappointed! We received one and a half pieces of fish. Who ever heard of half a piece? The fish wasn't that great either and the cole slaw was even worse! Last time for us!!! :-( 0
+The Creative Quest is a terribly cute little store in old-town Glendale. The shop sells all manner of handmade papers, rubber stamps, scrapbooking notions and book-binding supplies.\n\nI originally found this store because it's a great place to buy origami paper. They take the paper remnants and cut them into squares to be sold in bulk, variety bags. It's an amazing deal for a collection of fine, textured paper.\n\nCheck out their website for the workshops going on each month! 1
+"specifically ordered salt and pepper squid. we brought it to their attention and they kept forcing we ordered \""""fish\"""", instead of salt and pepper squid. um sorry no, plus it was the fried catfish they serve at cheap buffets. we asked how much for this dish and was met with \""""around the same price\""""...... it was. 50 cents more and not even a sorry. my friend is allergic to catfish and he left itching lol. plus even their tax was .40 cents more and you can't argue with them because the whole tab is written in Chinese. sigh, we're regulars too." 0
+"Heard a lot of good things about Pete's. I am from the Gulf Coast and was not expecting to find anything that would compare to the delicious fried seafood of back home. Glad I set my expectations low.\n Pete's fish is ok, square, almost like processed but not. Strange but tasty. Chips are decent, taste like typical Ore-Ida frozen fries. The Onion rings were good (super greasy though). My biggest problem is that I am a bit of a traditionalist. If you are gonna call it \""""fish and chips\"""" like they would in the UK, then you have to at least have malt vinegar. The red sauce is good with their fries and rings (and maybe shrimp) but not on fish. It is the only sauce they have. I hear the burgers are good and may go back, if I am already in the area, to try one. I wonder if they have mustard? They may be trying to do too many things at once here. Seafood, Americana, Mexican, (fish, shrimp, burritos, hot dogs, chicken, oysters) Just a thought.\n The seating is outside, if its summer you must get it to go. Between the heat, pigeons and huge flies (serious kitchen hawks) you will not have a good time. \n The prices are very reasonable but they only accept cash. I would not go out of my way to eat at Pete's again." 0
+"Really? What exactly are they famous for??\n\nAfter living in Glendale for about 5 years, seeing people drive around with Pete's bumper stickers, and detouring around 55th and Glendale at rush hour because the drive-through line backs up into the road, we finally tried this. In the end I just have to ask what all of their \""""fans\"""" are thinking.\n\nThe fish that's so famous looks and tastes like something you might get from the frozen food section of the store. But only if you got the cheapest store brand possible and made sure it was a SQUARE patty of frozen breaded fish. The fish sandwich was one of the aforementioned fish patties on a cheapo hamburger bun with a smear of sauce. The fries were questionable. Honestly, I'd rather eat fish at Long John Silver's than eat here again." 0
+We had heard so many good things about this restaurant, so we had to try it. This place was a major let down. Coming from New England, we were accustomed to fresh seafood. This place serves nothing but frozen seafood. We had fish, scallops, shrimp and crabettes. Nothing had any flavor at all. Very bland. The prices are reasonable and now I see why. Not worth the trip. 0
+I vacillated between 1 and 2 stars for Pete's. In the end I decided on 2, but that is probably only because I was so hungry from a morning of construction work that I would've eaten nearly anything. When I think of real Fish and Chips, I think of what I had in London. This isn't what I had in London. This is what I ate in college during lent--store bought cheap fish patties. The shrimp weren't good either; tasted extremely fishy. The fries were soggy and bland.\n\nI realize this is a fast food place, but I was hoping for something more than that. I'd honestly rather eat at Long John McGreaseball's. 0
+No thank you food was over cooked bland 0
+As a long~time customer of this place, un4tun8ly giving my lowest rating thus far. Even though most other Xs have been good overall, this last time has changed my feeling about them. Over the wk~end, I had a craving 4 some chinese so an order was placed 4 pick~up instead of the usual delivery 2 avoid a tip as I had no cash on me & I don't like adding tips on cards. I had an associ8 go pick it up & when I asked 4 my receipt, I knew the total charged wasn't right (nearly $10 OVER) so I called them. \n\n I asked 4 the amount of each item that was ordered as it wasn't reflected on the receipt & the menu I was ordering from had outd8ed prices. Even so, calcul8ing the correct pricing it was still way over & then was told they charge 12% tax... Uhm, WHAT?? But even w/ that OUTRAGEOUS amount, some1 got paid about $10 tip for a PICK~UP order!! (Either that or I'm missing $10 worth of food I didn't order). They were given a chance 2 correct it & didn't even offer ANY rectific8ion. \n\n I strongly feel that it doesn't matter if they knew this order was from an old~timer patron or some1 new to them (since I had some1 else picking it up) ~ if this is how they conduct business, I'm afraid I have 2 take mine elsewhere! @ least then I can get what is paid 4 instead of being ripped... EXTREMELY Disappointed in a place I USED 2 Like & frankly I should have disputed the charges on my card but they're losing much more than that in the loss of my business & what I've brought them... ;-( 0
+I called this place because the people on the phone for the Chinese food delivery place closer to me were rude. The folks here were very polite. The food was good. Although I would not call the portions generous I didn't feel cheated. \n\nThere was an issue with the charge to my debit card. They researched the issue and resolved it the same day. Overall I'm pleased with this place. 1
+I lived here for about a year.\nPro: mostly quiet, car was never stolen (others were tho :/), the ladies in the office are nice, so are the maintenance guys.\nCons: AC broke pretty much 2-3 times a month from feb-aug. They do not worry about getting to your apartment to fix it in time. Instead they think it's okay to have you wait 2-3 days to get it fixed. Doesn't really matter if you are on the 3rd floor or not. (1 time I had a maintenance guy come to fix it and I felt so bad bc he had to have been the only guy working in the middle of summer trying to get 10 acs fixed in one day. I had to offer the poor guy some water and a seat. [clearly understaffed]) Pet deposit is $400. Ridiculous, but most places have a ridiculous pet policy. My first day moving in both the patios were covered with shit from the previous' owners dog. They did not clean it, I did. Volleyball court is a joke...it's a giant cat box!\n\nWould not recommend unless you need someplace cheap and you don't have a pet. 0
+Kiss The Cook has one of the best (if not the best) eggs benedict I have ever had, given that I'm a huge fan of eggs benedict. The gravy is amazing! Sausage is not too salted (which is usually the case at other places) and eggs are perfectly poached in a way that yolk is still runny but doesn't spill all out when cut. The mini muffins offered before the meals are ridiculously delicious - not too sweet, not too oily, and not to filling. I would definitely come back if I visit Arizona again. 1
+La Perla is a restaurant that has been through many changes. Some were good and some were bad. In fact I think the food changes daily as well as the prices. There was a time when I wouldn't step in the place, and there were other times when i couldn't have enough. This is my second favorite of the old Glendale restaurants. Their chips and salsa are outstanding. I love their tacos and enchiladas as well as their rice and beans. Every once in a while the food is sometimes a little off or burnt, but overall still very good. Just a warning sometimes the food can be greasy and other times it can be VERY greasy. It is all very flavorful and I would recommend it. 1
+"Rude waitress. Copped an attitude the INSTANT she walked up to the table, not sure why. She musta thought she was God's gift. I clearly saw FRIJOLES BORRACHOS on the appetizer menu. I ordered them. She said \""""We don't even serve frijoles barachos\"""" in a really snotty way, I thought I was ordering from the captain of the cheerleaders, so STUCK UP!!! I suggest that if you are server in a restaurant, to know your menu and don't be a %$#$^. Her RUDENESS caused us to walk out right then and there." 0
+I'm sure I've been eating that this place since before birth. I was born an raised in Glendale. \n\nThe hostess that sat us took us to a table that still had plates, and cups from the last customers. We had to point it out to her if she was going to clear the table. I had the Red Menudo, and my guest had the Carne Asada burrito. The order took 1 hour 20 minutes to get to us. Burrito was cold to the touch, and other food matter on the plate that I'm thinking was not garnish. I asked that it be redone fresh, which it was. I waited to eat because my guest was w/o her order. When food was brought back out, I was asked if I wanted mine reheated at which said no. My Red Menudo was orange in color, and the broth/caldo had no taste to it at all. This was a waist of 2 hours of my Sunday. I have always look the other way when it came to La Perla Caf\u00e9, but I'm so done. I will find another place to take my family after Mass. 0
+Coming here is so fun I mean how could it not be, it the drive in movies you always have the perfect seat, you can eat whatever you want, and it's okay to talk. Its like a cross between a movie theater and your living room. It can be romantic date or a fun family outing where no one gets upset if the kids have input on the movie. The movie seats recline and there is never anyone in front of you to keep you from putting your feet up that what dashboards are for. Gotta love it the movies with privacy. 1
+Place is awesome, staff is friendly, lots of stuff to play with! The corn maze and bounce pillow are awesome! The bike racetrack was fun too! Must come to place If your bored with kids 3-9! 1
+Excelentes precios!! Y la comida esta muy rica. La limpieza es excelente y las personas que atienden son muy amables 1
+This place deserves nothing. I got house chicken and chicken fried rice. When I got home to mix the two I bit into it and found a thick sharp plastic!!!!! I didn't really care because I didn't swallow it no harm whatever. Called them to let them know. Or see if they can fix the problem for me because we are starving and find this crap in our food. Thinking they give us a new meal and a refund on the inconvenience and apologize for the object they yelled at me! They yelled at me. Are you kidding me? told me if I wanted new food they wanted the old food in full. they asked me how much of it I ate. Making it seem like there doing me a favor. Wth no. I found a price of plastic that could've had me choke! I had to stop my meal to argue with these guys on the food for 20 minutes. To find out there's no way out of this. I hung up because I didn't care enough to argue in circles. But hey if you want A HUGE SHARP object in your food that the restaurant will blame you for then hey this is the place to go!!! 0
+"On Friday, April 16, 2010 The management at this Arena allowed a drunk misogynist with really bad hair to abuse and assault me, refusing to remove the person even when I went to the trouble of hunting down the manager/team leader. \n\nThe blond hefty usher who clearly didn't want to be bothered to do her job, told me that they had no authority to remove the patron who screamed \""""faxxot\"""" at myself and my brother for an entire period of hockey, and then called me a C_NT, and shoved me as I left the stadium. I had earlier complained to the management that this person refused to stay seated and they said they had no authority to remove him. \n\nNo wonder they are going bankrupt." 0
+Went to the store to order a deep dish pizza with pepperoni/sausage on one side and ham/pineapple on the other side. The guy kept getting the order wrong and I had to correct him two times and finally someone came over to help. When I got home I found that they sliced the pizza into 16 slices with each one being less than 2 inches wide. Pizza tasted good but I will not be using this location again. 0
+Love it that the staff is always friendly and knowledge. No pressure to hurry and not pressure to buy. \n\nOnly if the games were organized a little bit, then they will get the 5th star. Can only standing there reading the slim covers sideways for a few mins, anymore then that my neck is killing me. 1
+Delightful! 2 pieces of pizza and drink for $4 AND its delicious! The crust is light and thin, flavors are terrific. Give this place a try! 1
+I have always shopped at Kohl's but I must say that I am dissatisfied with their customer service. We registered at Kohl's for our wedding and we received several duplicate items. The customer service department would not allow us to get cash back with a gift receipt. Our only options were to put the amount back on the gift giver's credit card or to receive a store credit. I think people should be aware of this in case they register for big items like we did and then you end up with a lot of Kohl's merchandise credit. 0
+Everytime I go here, I leave telling myself that their [wash once and throw away quality] clothing and their incomparable high prices should be reminder enough not to return, but somehow I digress. So on my last trip to Kohl's, Scott, my checkout cashier, greeted me with a monotone voice and flat affect. That coupled with the fact that he didn't know how to count back change [but rather held out his hand and dumped all my coins and dollars into my palm] was the last straw! Terrible! The store should be embarrassed. Please. Try to hire young employee's with even a little bit of professionalism. 0
+I've been going to this tanning salon for over a year.. the service is great and there's never a long wait time. Even after having a membership here for so long, I'm still wowed by the customer service every time I go in.. Especially from Jill. She always remembers my name and takes time to make sure I understand all the different beds and packages they offer. 1
+Ordered a blizzard at the drive thru. They put lids in everything at this location and put the entire order in a bag, so you don't see your ice cream until you have left the window. My blizzard was underfilled, and runny, and not what I ordered. 0
+They've printed business cards, rack cards, and even banners for me. All perfect. I used to try and use the cheapo online shops, but that was a waste of my time. Zymages rocks. 1
+Mr. Puss got sick last month the day I had to leave town for a week for work. Estrella got me a rush appointment within 20 minutes of my initial call, took kitty in right away and carefully performed X-rays and blood tests. They sent me home with a bag full of meds (which my lucky pet sitter got to administer) and kept me up to date on test results via the phone. Once again I found them to be caring and responsive, and I will keep going back. 1
+You're not going to Panda for excellent food. At least for me, you stop here when you don't have much time. My last visit here a few months ago left a bad taste in my mouth and will never go back. The entire staff behind the counter were picking apart the customers in Spanish. I guess I looked Hispanic enough which I am so their comments about me were made after I left. This is horrible! Shame on you for making fried rice with brown rice now! 0
+This is an excellent hole-in-the-wall type mexican place. The food is great and the service is wonderful. Check it out if you like real mexican food and good salsa. 1
+Sophia was nice but unable to provide good service. Breakfast took about 45 minutes to come out. I also ordered a meal to take with me for lunch and all I got was excuses as to why it wasn't ready. After eating or breakfast she seemed to have forgotten about my lunch order and said it would be another 10 to 15 minutes. That's why I told her my order in the beginning because I didn't have time to wait 0
+"I have been an amatuer woodworking for a long time. I have also been a contractor for other services and have shopped at literally hundreds of Home Depots. I would say as a whole Home Depot's service has taken a turn for the worst in the last 3-4 years but my last experience as this store broke the camels back and I will never shop at Home Depot again. Not to mention I have 40 employees and countless friends I have shared and will continue to share my disatifaciton with. Before I tell you the story first you must know I went to their competitor across the street and had all my issues immediately resolved. (That DID NOT HELP)\n\nOk the story. My last visit I was shopping for what supposed to be a quick project. I was building a bath tub container out of PVC and other material so the kids could keep their bath toys in their and it would be interactive with knobs and dials ETC. Now bear in mind I am District Manager for a retail chain so I have some degree of understanding and bias for what this experience should be. So in tow I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old to go buy some misc pieces. I get to the PVC aisle and first its a sloppy mess but its home depot so figures, but I can find maybe 60% of the parts I need. I wasn't looking for plutonium here I need extremely common fittings. I am confused, surely I am just missing them, so to my peril I try to find an employee...... HA even when I am staring at them they don't care to help. So frustrated I decide I am going to go get the other components I need and come back to this section. Bear in mind I spent over 20 minutes in one aisle with 2 kids. So I proceed to walk the aisles, still looking for an employee, and I can't A.) find what I am looking for and B.) find a soul to acknowledge me. Then it happens an employee talks to me YAY! Not. I am standing in the middle area kids in tow, cart full of other items I was planning to buy and this employee is walking in front of a pallet jack. He looks at me and then rudely tells me to move out of the way and into the adjacent aisle. So I scoot into the first part of the aisle but I am still hovering so he knows that I need some help. But NO, he stops dead in his tracks and says \""""move all the way into the aisle\"""".......\n\nLet me put this into perspective. Over 30 minutes in this store, 2 small kids who are loosing their patience, a cart full of goods and the first person to talk to me tells me to get out of his way and then proceeds to hammer home the point by making a little scene. Sure let me wait on you to do what your doing before I can pay for my goods which pays for your job...... Sure maybe that seems a little picky but this sort of experience is par for course at Home Depot. I left the store, drove across the street and found all that I needed with the help of 2 different associates and was back in my car in 10 minutes.\n\nYou lost my business Home Depot. The issues that plague HD are fixable but systemic and you can see they are consistent through their stores. (atleast here in phx)" 0
+Seems like you either like the place or not...me, I like the place. Good, authentic Mexican cuisine, at an affordable price - humongous portions; one where in a MAN verses FOOD competition, FOOD WINS! Chips are a bit oily, but thick; salsa is spicy - a bit saucy, not chucky. (I prefer the chuncky type.)\n\nDefinitely an establishment waaaaay off the beaten path, literally on the other side of the railroad tracks - you need to know about the place to enjoy because you will cross the tracks to get to the place. Locals know of the place. Visitors discover the place talking to the locals - I visited in mid-March, right during the beginning of Spring training so the place was a mix of locals and visitors alike...\n\n$15 pitchers of STRONG marguaritas - extensive Mexican biers (Texate, Dos XX - amber and lager; Corona, etc.). Would be better if the biers were on tap. 1
+First time visiting here and I was surprised. The food and service was great and they had plenty of table in there on a Tuesday night. I will be visiting this location again in the future! 1
+Here for a baseball tournament. Lots of talk about Raul and Theresa's among attendees. Guess the people I was listening to have never had good Mexican restaurant food as Raul and Theresa's Mexican food is as pedestrian as it gets. We had three different dishes; chile verde,green and red burrito and a taco combo plate. No plate was finished. We are a Mexican family with old family roots that produce some outing dishes. We try not to compare restaurant food with home cooked as nothing compares to home cooked but we do have a base to compare. And, Raul and Theresa's does not make the grade for authentic or good tasting Mexican fare. Good service, nice setting, little out of the way and not worth the trouble. 0
+Please do not categorize yourself under Mexican food, your just giving it a bad name. The food is absolutely not authentic or maybe the times that I've gone the person cooking wasn't the same as in these other reviews. \n\nIn some of my other reviews I've talked about what to look for before ordering. Well if they offer you free chips and salsa and the chips are hard and stale. Pay for your drink and run out of the door like now! \n\nJust try some of the other smaller businesses around you might find something way better. 0
+this place really surprised me - from the outside it's a bit run down but it's very nice and clean inside. it's also very reasonable - 2 games for 4 and shoe rental for $25. \n\nthere is also a small arcade area for non-bowlers and they have a decent selection of games. there are also vending machines for quick drinks and snacks. their snack bar was still closed when we got there so we weren't able to try any of the food that they serve.\n\ni would definitely go back to this bowling alley! 1
+I guess our server needed us out in a hurry. I barely touched my salad before the entrees came. The drink orders weren't right, and there was a child just running and screaming in the bench seats. It all ruined a relaxing night I was looking forward to. The food was very good, though. 0
+Great place for Sunday brunch. Blood Mary's very good. 1
+Why do I do this to myself- we had visitors so we had to do Harolds, crappy food, spotty service\nBut FUN! 0
+Great decor, reliable service, good food. We always go when in town. Great fun. 1
+This place is dying. Shot specials at 5.75 a shot? Im from pit and will never come back here. Place is crazy expensive and was not busy. Better off at applebees 0
+I stopped in here for breakfast with a couple of out of town friends. We all got their 2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 back and 2 pancake breakfast. It was massive and it was good. Something like $8 per plate. What this place lacks in atmosphere is more than made up for with its character and its food. It's cash only so be warned! 1
+Every year we visit PHX and head up to Cave Creek to visit Bart and eat some fry bread. Always delicious, always character, always an experience. Love this little place. 1
+Outrageous prices!\nSlow ass service!\nBland food!\nAre you over 90 and some wealthy Scottsdale Snow Bird? Hate food with flavor? Want to sit around and complain all dinner long? This is the place for you! 0
+This local bike shop is the best at what it does, the guys are friendly and knowledgeable with all aspects of wheeled contraptions. I have had everything from baby stroller wheels, cruiser tunes, and mountain bike repairs done here and they rock. Great place to bring your rollers and get them repaired or tuned and the staff is always available to discuss your needs, great guys....AZD 1
+Good breakfast place in Cave Creek. Just off the main drag. Rustic western diner ambience with friendly staff. We sat outside on the side porch with a view of Black Mountain. Food is all-American diner. Good portions. Excellent pancakes. I'd become a regular at this place if I was a local. 1
+It started out great, then went downhill very quickly! We went early on a Sat. night and were the first ones there. Got great service until other people showed up. We told them we are local residents lookng for a good Italian restaurant to frequent, but got ignored. Food was ok. Had a seafood risotto and was annoyed to have to shell my own crab (very messy with red sauce all over it). Coffee machine broken. 0
+Alberto was so cute! He cheerily greeted us and showed us to the bar. We ordered the bruschetta with wine while we waited for our to-go order to be prepared. Alberto visited with us briefly to ensure we enjoyed our bruschetta - and we loved our appetizer! YUM! Fresh, fresh, fresh tomatoes and bursting with flavor! It was fun just being a part of the experience at Alberto's!.\n\nTry the desserts! 1
+The food was amazing! Service was great! The chicken Marsala was everything that I was looking for. Eating there felt like eating at your Italian grandma's house. We will be going back often. 1
+"*** IF I COULD GIVE 0 STARTS I WOULD***\n\nDO NOT SPEND YOUR HARD/EASY MADE MONEY HERE!!!! \n\nI stopped here on Thursday of last week for the first time. I was looking around for some photography props and had found an ok chair. The price was double if not triple what it should me. I mean it's a chair made out of pallets and they are charging $60 for it. Ridiculous. So I went inside and kindly asked if they negotiated prices and she said NO they are set. I said ok and thought no biggie. Because it was so dead I had asked her in a kind voice if it gets busy for her on the weekends and she said in the snottiest voice \""""I don't know, I don't work the weekends\"""". She never stopped to speak with me or look me in the eye. So flipping rude. \n\nThe day this place closes is the day I am throwing a party. I am so for supporting local business and this lady and place makes it hard to sell this to others. She/they ruin it for other business owners. \n\nList to the people coming to your store and make a change or say bye bye to your store." 0
+Meh, I stopped in at Horny Toad with my lady to have a drink. It was mid-day on a Sunday & the bar area was empty except for us. We didn't eat, but we had a couple of draft beers. The beers were over $4 each & they were served in small glasses. We didn't even get a full pint! Lameness, Horny Toad. 0
+"When we were passing through town we stopped at The Horny Toad for lunch. I have to say my experience was just \""""ok\"""". The chicken noodle soup lacked any substance. My girlfriend had the chile and commented that said \""""shes had better\"""". We sat outside on the picnic tables which is a cute spot but certaily nothing special. I doubt I would make a special trip to town just to go to this place. Server however was expeptional and staff very friendly." 0
+I don't understand why this place has only 3 stars. \nYes it's not 5 stars place, but it's very southwestern restaurant in old Cave Creek, with appropriate menu.\nWe tasted multiply items and yes I will not comeback there for BBQ, but like chicken fried steak and even liver and onions, \nBut fried chicken it's die for , I can't imagine it's can be done more moist, and that alone make this place 5 stars for me 1
+Wish I could leave 0 stars. \n\nWe came here two years ago. Dinner was OK. Cute place. \n\nDecided to stop for dinner. VERY few people there (not a good sign). Again, not busy. Waited 10 mins. Waitress came near us 3 times. Never greeted us. Never welcomed us. 10 minutes. Again not busy. \n\nWe got up and left. Service is terrible. Very disappointed. 0
+The worst experience at subway. The moment i walked in jennifer was brooming the floor with no acknowledgement of the customer and max was helping another customer 10 min of waiting and she is still cleaning until her co worker told her if she can help the customer. She doesn't even say hi and absolutes terrible customer service. At least the other guy ( max ) was nicer and well mannered but this girl is telling stories to the other guy and keeps forgetting my order and makes faces and funny noises explaining her stories which was just unprofessional. \nJust disappointing. 0
+NEW ownership COBBLESTONE !! terrible terrible stay away. Bad car wash job and did not clean seats or cup holders. 0
+Next time I want to party with my mom this is where I will go, because every single person in there aside from the people at my table were old enough to be my parents. And most of them were apparently swingers.. \n\nLovely. \n\n50+ year old husband/wife swappers looking to score.. The mental pictures are scarring my mind. Excuse me while I barf.\n\nAnyway a few friends met up here to watch some football and drink some cheap beer. Who knew it would turn into Beerfestival 2009 accompanied by way too many shots of Jameson. I think this is the only way we all could stand the atmosphere. To top it off the food was not good at all, my Chicken Chimi tasted a little bit like vomit and the sampler was pretty much a roasted pineapple slice with a mound of hard potato strings and 3 overcooked shrimp on skewers growing out of it. To top it off, I was in the ladies room with 25 cougars and a mouse ran across the floor.. imagine 25 half naked 50 year old women bouncing up and down, arms flailing and screaming at the top of their lungs.. because that is what was going on. Ridiculous. \n\nI will only go back here if Georgie S. drags me here again for drunken football debauchery.. otherwise, count me out. 0
+A cool place to chill, relax with friends and have a drink or three on a Friday night but the food left a little bit to be desired. I Ordered the Fish Tacos (Being From Southern California I've eaten my share of both good and bad), when the arrived I noticed that the portion was good, the presentation was visually appealing with three tacos stacked atop mixed greens with a side of what LOOKED like mango salsa and a smal bucket of still warm, fresh cut potato chips. On 1st bit I noted that the texture was good, nice crunchy greens, warm soft tortillia and fish that....wait...where was the fish? There seemed to be a lack of fish, so I opened up all three and noticed that there was VERY little fish served with a GOOD bit of roughage and some sort of pinkish sauce that had the look and texture of 1000 Island dressing....Where was the Beloved white sauce and light, flaky fish that MAKES this dish a HIT? So If you are looking for a cool place to hang out and have a drink no problem, if your looking for tasty, authentic fish tacos...you've come to the wrong place. (I WILL say that the burgers, onion rings and hot wings LOOKED pretty damned authentic and tasty) 0
+I love this place it's just down the road from our house and it's a great place to hang out. The food is ok but I love kicking back and enjoying the tropical setting. they have been great to the little league kids and the adults have fun. It's a great neighborhood bar that you alwyas feel safe in with or without the kids. 1
+We took the kids there and it wasn't bad. Lots of locals and I hear lots of MILFs/Cougars on most nights. It's a typical Burger/Bar. Nothing remarkable, but not bad either. If it were closer we would go more. \n\nIt's just north a few miles of Desert Ridge, so if during the holidays Desert Ridge is packed and you're looking for decent food a few miles up the road, then stop by. There are always coupons around in money mailer, Valupak, etc, - so I would look for some too. 1
+Stop on the largest motorcycle ride of the year and they only had 2 bartenders for 1000 plus Bikers. Won't be back. 0
+"I give this place no stars......I have been without an oven for over a week now. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER....and I can say that after working for a bank for 18 years. Sure they sell the used appliance but what they don't tell you is that within the 30 days you find an issue they will refuse to fix it. They schedule a repair man to come out, which by the way didn't happen on the scheduled date, because Becky has no clue where her employees are at. He finally comes out and says it is the thermostat, couple days to order the part and he will call us. Well the couple of days came and went and now it has been over a week and now Becky has decided to take an extended vacation and can't be reached. My advise to Sun Cities Appliance, Close your doors until you can live up to what your business is trying to do which is \""""selling slightly used but in work condition\"""" appliances. Stop taking advantage of the people of Sun City and return people's money since you are breaking your own contracts. You should not offer store credit when all you do is sell crap. If you refuse to fix, a full refund is in order." 0
+Bad customer service. They got my order wrong then they started talking about me in Spanish not realizing that I speak Spanish. $7 burrito was the size of a taco bell burrito. I've lived in El Mirage for the past 14 years and have been coming to this spot and the one on thunderbird for years. This was definitely the last time. 0
+Brunch food is cold, didn't get drinks refilled once. But the homemade tortillas are soooo good!!! As are the churros... Not having drink specials for brunch probably won't bei g me back to this place... 0
+"I wasn't expecting much, just a good old fashioned, juicy cheese burger. Instead, I got a char abused ,thin frozen patty. And I mean , \""""Let It Go\"""", frozen. It's only saving grace was the pickles, of which I used generously. Never again." 0
+Discrimination served. Sofia's likes locals only and makes sure you know you don't belong. We tried to stop on the way through town to eat lunch and were lucky to get any food at all. One of us didn't get any food, two of us got the wrong order served to us. It also took over an hour to get the little food we did get which only makes a long drive even longer. We won't bother again. 0
+The food here is delicious. My father has been coming here for a while and recommended it. We stopped with him and I was so satisfied with their food and friendly service. The portions are big and very good prices. Highly recommended!!!!!! 1
+This place is amazing, especially our dogs' vet, Dr. Samoska! He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He would take his time to answer any questions we have. Most of the staffs there are also very friendly and knowledgeable. Banfield (Petsmart) offers various affordable discount plans that cover dental prophylaxis, comprehensive exams, etc. I highly recommend this pet hospital to others. 1
+I haven't eaten here in quite a while so hopefully not much has changed, but this was my favorite place to get take out. The beef skewers, house fried rice, house low mein and several other dishes are simply amazing, especially when the outside looks very much like a hole in the wall. The only thing stopping me from eating here more often is the fact that it's so far away from my house. We always ordered a ton of food for pick up and were never disappointed. Hopefully I can make my way back soon because I haven't found any place that compares. 1
+Some of the best Chinese in the phx area I've had so far. 1
+"I have to admit, that, over the years, my love of Chinese food has waned. I'm just not used to eating such heavy food anymore and for the most part have replaced Chinese restaurants with Vietnamese and Thai (though there's no comparison between the latter and Chinese). However, after reading the reviews on here, which said this restaurant was the closest thing to the NYC version, I couldn't resist trying it. Having grown up on Long Island, I had my fair share of Chinese restaurants and I, too, think the best in the country are to be found there (and, to a lesser extent, San Francisco).\n\nThe star of this place is the pu-pu platter. Hands down the best for a mere $9.90 for two people. Spare ribs with plenty of meat on them; large -- but albeit greasy -- egg rolls; skewered meats that in no way resemble most of the pu-pu platters in the Valley, where, if you're lucky, your skewered meat and ribs will resemble something some other customer ate 80% of the way through and was kept out of the garbage to be put into some poor schmuck's order the next day (and that's if you're LUCKY; don't ask what it'll look and taste like, if you aren't!). \n\nThe hot n sour soup certainly doesn't skimp on meat and other additions to it. But while it was good, it didn't wow me. For the main dishes, we had Kung Pao Three and the Emperor Chicken. Both were a bit salty, but that was our fault: we don't use salt at home, so --- as you've read in my other reviews --- we should've remembered to say \""""no MSG or salt, please!\"""" Other than that, big portions; big pieces of meat. Just be aware that, unlike kung pao dishes, the Emperor Chicken has NO vegetables in it (if that's important to you).\n\nService was stellar and I had no problems leaving a 20% tip on the total (subtotal and tax combined). The server was friendly and gave lots of advice. In fact, I would describe her, too, as being typical New York: we can be very standoffish; but once we get to know someone or want to get to know someone, we can be very familiar and overly -- but genuinely -- friendly very quickly.\n\nThe restaurant is very well lit, but not obnoxiously so. I don't know why -- no doubt some personal, buried memory -- but well-lit Chinese restaurants always remind me of the Christmas holidays, so it felt warm and comfortable to be in so well-lit a restaurant.\n\nOverall, while the food -- with the exception of the pu-pu platter -- didn't wow us, this place definitely ranks up there in the best of Chinese restaurants in the Valley. Well worth the drive from Goodyear and its \""""late\"""" hours are an absolute godsend in a \""""city\"""" where most restaurants close down by 8pm or 9pm, even on a Saturday!" 1
+Not much to say here the place is permanently closed buildings been sitting empty for a year. 0
+"Wish I could give \""""0\"""" stars for this Home Depot. The worst Home Depot in the system, never have any of the typical parts or hardware. Avoid this Home Depot at all costs!!!!! 30 minutes wasted at this store hearing the employee tell me how bad the manager is - with no results!!!!!!!\nHorrible!!!!" 0
+"Horrible customer service and HORRIBLE time management.\n\nI came in this morning at 730 am, right when they opened. Only one other person here at the same time, he got here 2 mins before me. I ask for a basic oil change and tire rotation, so does the other guy. It takes them 15 mins just to get my paperwork ready and get my info. At 745am, the guy helping me says the car will be ready \""""within 30 mins, 45 tops\"""". It's 850 am and he's still working on the tire rotation, don't even think he's done the oil change yet. The guy who got here before me was in and out in 30 mins. There's 3 guys working here and I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY VEHICLE. Meanwhile, the guy I assume is the manager, has already taken 4 smoke breaks!!! Beyond angry. It's very simple, DO NOT QUOTE A TIME YOU CANNOT KEEP. Better yet, stop dicking around and do your job. There's 3 guys here, the shop was dead, it shouldn't take over an hour and a half to get a simple oil change and tire rotation. I am NEVER coming here again." 0
+This has been the first Salvation Army I have gone to since I've moved to AZ and OMG it's great! I've been to several Goodwill's and thought that they were just ok. Once I came here I asked myself why I hadn't done it sooner. I did notice that some of their furniture was a bit pricey, but everything else was a good shopping experience. 1
+Had an eye exam and a couple of pairs of glasses ordered from this location. The exam was thorough and professional. However, my problem was with the staff. You would think after spending almost $500, you'd be afforded good service.\n\nApparently, this chain has scraped the bottom of the barrel when it comes to their non-medical staff. When I called to find out if my glasses were ready, the young lady I spoke to left me on hold for 25 minutes. I hung up the phone and called back. No apology, just was told by one of her fellow workers that she was scatterbrained because she was pregnant. WTF??\n\nThe saving grace was the assistant manager (Stacy). I was pretty ticked when I showed up. She took control, fitted my glasses (two pairs) and wouldn't allow me to leave the store until my glasses were cleaned and I was satisfied that they fit perfectly. Kudos to this young lady .\n\nWould I return? Hmm... Only if I can get service from this assistant manager. 0
+I ordered Fire Department shirts for a department here in the valley. I ordered these shirts a month or so before I needed them. They have me a date that I could pick them up a week prior to the date I needed them. When I showed up on the date they were said to be finished they said they were busy and I'd have to come back in three days. I was on shift that day so I came in the following day. Guess what, they're still not finished and I'm here writing this post as I wait. I'm giving them two stars just because I'll have them by the time I need them. 0
+Spent over $16 for a buffet lunch and expected the pizza to be hot and ready to eat. What I found was that I had to sort through over 15 dirty plates with food still on them sitting on the counter that I was expected to use for my food, pizza that appeared grease soaked and had been sitting for an extremely long time, and very little selection of pizza available. After trying to eat a piece of the older pizza I waited for over 15 minutes for a (as in one) new pizza to be put up on the counter. The pepperoni pizza had a small hint of cinnamon flavor probably due to not cleaning the pans well enough and was nasty. I decided at this point I would give up on the food. \n\nBesides the food being poor the guests that were here were even worse. I understand that Peter Piper Pizza does not have control over its patrons but I will not be visiting this establishment again. In trying to eat my pizza I had one person listening to some terrible rap music on his phone so loud the entire side of the establishment had to listen with him. Whats worse is he didnt even purchase anything, he simply entered, sat, and listened to his phone. I also felt like I was trapped between a gang territory dispute with one guy having his pants around his knees holding his shirt up in an attempt to flash his giant metal belt buckle to another group of thugs. Its sad to see that a place I used to take my kids frequently has got this bad and I also can see why I travel the extra distance to go to a cleaner and safer location.\n\nAll in all I am very dissatisfied with my experience and will think again when deciding where to spend money for food. 0
+Pizza taste like cardboard and games are horrible. The prizes are just crappy as they get. 0
+Lived by and drove by this place for many years, didn't know such awesome fish could be served in a hole in the wall place, the Pollack is amazing, my go to place for all you can eat fish on a Friday night... \nStaff is very friendly and prompt...\n\n~~~~~~~~UPDATE~~~~~~~~~~\n\nVery very very disappointed with this place, the pollack was awful, the more pieces I got the worse it got, the fries were like pieces of rubber.\nWill probably never go back 0
+"I have been going to Brothers for almost 5 years now. Usually on Sunday holidays. Or when we are going to do something and do not want to prepare food at home. Probably about 8 to 10 times a year. Breakfast is the only meal I have eaten. Breakfast is not hard to prepare. Bacon, eggs, pancakes, waffles are not hard to fix. Why is this the only place I eat breakfast when I am in Peoria? \""""Service\"""" When you get there you are greeted with a smile. Everyone acts like they are genuinely glad you are there. They are ready to do what it takes to keep their customers happy. Your coffee cup is kept full. If your waiter or waitress is not there to fill your cup someone else passing by with coffee is. You can get bacon, eggs, two pieces of toast, and hash browns for $2.99. Why would anyone in the area go anywhere else? Everything always comes out tasting good," 1
+Something simple good food good service fast drive-through easy and easy out driveway Great hot food when it needs to be hot and cold food when it needs to be cold 1
+If you are looking for a great bar with excellent prices then look no further. We went in on a Sunday night just after 10 pm. I had driven by earlier in the day and the parking lot was full, so it's a great place to watch a game with some buds and brew. I sat and talked with some of the regulars and it was a great conversation. It's the kind of place I wish didn't revolve around drinking, cuz I don't really like drinking all that much but I can see how somebody might get into that at the Deli Sports bar. I guess you could say the place can be addicting. From talking with the clientele it sounds like Friday and Saturday nights the place can be very busy, as well as the average Sunday and Monday night football season, (and I'm assuming any time a series of games are being played on the same day regardless of the sporting event.)\n\nThe juke box is awesome because it's actually hooked up to some proprietary Internet server system so you have tons of options for music (even classical, blues and Jazz). \nOne saw one person get a little out of hand but he was promptly dealt with, but even with that I would still like to go there the again. Deli Sports Bar is relaxed atmosphere with excellent prices. The other reviews were very accurate. 1
+"Three words: FISH FRY FRIDAY.\n\nHave you ever been to a backwoods bar in Wisconsin that has an all-you-can-eat fish fry on a Friday night for practically nothing?\n\nIf you answered \""""no\"""" to that question, then I invite you to experience the Peoria Cafe. It's the next best thing, right here in Arizona! What you will get is reasonable prices, friendly service, and a good, old-fashioned Friday night fish fry.\n\nThe downside is that they only serve until 8 (?!?!) and I don't think they serve alcohol; everyone knows that a truly awesome fish fry is complimented by a brandy old-fashioned and/or a microbrew. I would give a few points for their delicious home-made ranch dressing.\n\nMy advice: pre-drink and head over to the Peoria cafe for a great fried fish dinner!" 1
+This place is horrible. I showed a picture of how I wanted my hair cut and she barely looked at it. Said I haven't seen her there before and asked how long she's been cutting hair. She paused for a bit as if she's thinking of a good answer and told me two years. More like two hours!!!!!!! She screwed up my layers and my hair wasn't even. She didn't even check to make sure the layers were even with each other and nothing was right about my cut. She cut my hair in less than five minutes and told me that she was finished. I'm so mad that no one there knows how to cut hair and they don't care about their customers. I'm never never going there again. 0
+It had been over a year since I last visited this restaurant. I should have waited even longer. The place was empty which should have been an indication of how the food has changed - not for the better. 2 of us ordered the Gyros salad. How hard can that be to make? Gyro meat, lettuce, onions, 1 tomato slice and sauce. Unfortunately for us, apparently it was hard to do. Because they seem to do little business, the lettuce was turning brown on some pieces. And the gyros meat had been on the spit a little too long. Pieces of it were crisp and hard to chew. The meat really had no taste to it either. I won't be back. And from the looks of it, neither will many others. 0
+Mediocre old school non-whipped cream lardy cream stuff. Such poor quality we threw away good looking (but bad tasting) baked goods. Perhaps the good yelp reviews are written by the taste budless... A disappointment. 0
+I went on a Sunday afternoon. The food was below expectations as compared to the other Chinese food in the area. For some reason the heating trays were set to high and I burned my hand on the steam rising between the entree platters. The selection is poor, bland, and did not seem to be changed out after getting old. The basics (orange chicken, beef and broccoli) were okay. Sushi bar looked weird. The interior is old and worn. Wait staff wore dirty clothes. Children were playing in the dining area and seemed to be the employees children. 0
+Food was not good. Wife said the chicken tacos tasted horrible. Cheese enchilada tasted like dirt. The bean burrito was ok but I had them add sour cream and guacamole. The prices were way too high for this low quality of food. I should have known better than to eat here when i saw they don't accept credit cards. When an owner is too cheap to pay visa/MasterCard 2% of a transaction, you know they are going to be cheap with the food quality too. 0
+I love Ninos......I feel it's authentic Mexican and I am hooked on their Chili Relanos. I stop for lunch every chance I get. 1
+DO NOT call them. They will lie to you. You call and ask them for an appt. they say OK then when the Dr faxes over a referal and you contact them they have no appt. available. Now must start all over and I am in town only 2 days, I had told them this before apparently only what is convienant for them counts 0
+I wanted to take my grandma out for some dinner and since this place is a block or so from her house, we decided to give it a try. \n\nUpon arriving we could tell that it was busy, but there were still empty tables. We waited for 5 to 10 minutes to be seated and then another few for our waitress to take our drink orders (water, nothing from the bar). At this point I should have taken better notice of the patrons around us. Nobody had food in front of them and several tables looked anxious as if they had been waiting for some time. Our waitress returned to take our orders and then we started what would be the longest wait in restaurant history...\n\nWe literally waited for 35 minutes from the time we placed our order to the time we received our dinner salads. 'Oh good sign' I thought as we received our salads, thinking dinner couldn't be too far behind... well I was wrong. We sat and sat and sat for another 25 minutes. Eventually I told my hard of hearing grandma that I was going to settle up on our waters and side salads and we would go grab some Arby's. She agreed and I hunted down our waitress. When I told her I wanted to tab out, she looked at me with disbelief and stated she would have to get the manager. Then she proceeded to clean a table. I was disgusted and ready to go. And I would have too, if my sweet little grandma wasn't sitting there. Our waitress returned and asked if we could wait 2 more minutes. I looked around and mentioned there were at least 2 other tables ahead of us. She stated that they ordered pizza and it takes longer than our orders. A few more minutes passed and our plates came out. \n\nThe food was nothing fancy, but did taste alright. I had stuffed shells and grandma had manicotti. \n\nNext time I take grandma to dinner we will make the drive to another place and avoid the excessive waits. 0
+This Taco Bell / KFC is famous for getting orders wrong and now they don't participate in D backs promo! Sure wouldn't want us seniors (whom are the majority of their business to get anything free! 0
+This place screwed my friend Marlena. She paid $59.99 for a service call and they said they would be back the next day and they weren't. She continues to try and call them to no avail. Now she is sitting with no dryer and out of $60! 0
+The original business closed down and was reopened by new owners, now calling it Jade Star Chinese Cuisine. Not sure how it was before but nothing here to bring me back. Here is a tip - do not order the fried wings. All (fish?) batter, not good all the way and floating in grease. 0
+"This facility is close to my house and was referred to me by my car insurance company. (I was rear ended and needed repairs.) When I took the car in for my SCHEDULED appointment, they said they were actually overbooked and it would take roughly an hour before they could start on the estimate. Then, because of the hail storm, they were booking appointments to actually fix non-hail damaged cars 3.5 weeks out! I chose to leave the car there and pick it up later that evening. I specifically told them where the damage was - bumper AND rear quarter panel on the driver's side. I also asked them to call me after my estimate was completed. I never got a call. I picked up my car later that evening and saw the estimate, which did not include the damage to the rear quarter panel. I emailed them at the email address that was HAND WRITTEN on my estimate and have never heard back, which was over a week ago. Needless to say, I chose to get my car repaired elsewhere. (To be fair, many auto body shops were also booking three weeks out due to hail, but I found one that was trying to \""""be smarter\"""" as they put it and fix cars that had more than cosmetic damage.)" 0
+Horrible place to stay asked for non smoking room smelled like cigarettes bad customer service wifi is horrible did not work kids running around at 2 in the morning up and down hall ways 0
+"Went into Denny's on 8/11 to have a nice family dinner. My son ordered the make your own pancakes with white chocolate chips, strawberries, banana's and whipped cream. My parents ordered the make your own grand slam and I got the avocado chicken salad. The restaurant was sort of clean, the floors were dirty under the tables, cobwebs hanging from the fake plants along the ceiling and on the shutters. Not to mention you could make a nice hat from the dust in the laddies bathroom. \n\nMy son got food poisoning from the whipped cream. The avocado on my salad were so rubbery it was like a fake food prop. 1/3 of the salad was old yellow romaine lettuce. The meat on my parents' plates was undercooked, my mom asked for egg beaters (fake eggs) got egg whites, waitress never told her they didn't have \""""Egg Beaters\"""". Parents wanted to change their meat, and the waitress went to the kitchen window and \""""told on\"""" on them, instead of telling the cook she mis-ordered items for them. An experience I hope never to repeat!! Dine at Denny's at your own expense!" 0
+SMH where to start.... I wish I would have read the reviews before ordering but we were lazy and already on the road. \n\nFirst off I called in a to-go order and the girl who helped me was really nice. Ordered the country fried steak meal, everyday slam and some extra sausage and pancakes. What I DID NOT order was the dawn pancake puppies thingy that I was charged for. Lucky for them it was only $2 so it was not worth my time and effort to complain about it, that's what yelp is for :) \nAnyway, the nice girl said that it would take 15-20 minutes which is understandable, especially for a Sunday morning. Went in to pick up after 20 minutes...order not ready. 30 minutes, still nada. 45 minutes of waiting we finally receive the food. The hubby said our order came out in batches. \n\nGot home, sure enough some food was cold, some still hot. The chicken fried steak was one of the worst I've ever had. The steak was tasted processed and the sauce on top very gelatinous. The hash browns were overcooked and freezer burnt. My sausage and pancakes were pretty good though. The eggs OMG tasted as if it was really really old. I've never experienced anything like it. I wanted to barf after one bite. \n\nNow I know you shouldn't expect much from chain restaurants but the food should be at least decent. I honestly believe their ingredients used were well past their due date. \n\nPlease please stay away from this location. You don't want to risk getting sick. 0
+A local hangout in SCW. Justly famous for their good food and friendly service. Today I had the grilled ham and cheese sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich had so much thinly sliced ham (real ham, not lunch meat) that I had to look inside to make sure it had cheese as well! It did and was delicious. The sweet potato fries are house made and the best ever. They bear no relation to those krinkle cut sweet potato fries one sees most places. Service is always friendly and prompt. Little extras include things like their own homemade blackberry jam. We drop by for lunch at least once on every trip to SCW. 1
+The new item on the menu is BBQ. Marty has nailed it. Smokey, meaty and great prices. Definitely worth a visit or two. 1
+"As a previous rater acknowledged, this is the only Club Car dealer in the area. This is unfortunate. Several things bugged me about this place. They overprice their new carts, then heavily discount them (kinda like cheap used car dealers of old.) But the real issue for me was the service department and dealership management. They did not listen and therefore prescribed the wrong fix at inflated pricing. When I asked questions in an attempt to get them to better understand the issue, I was told, \""""maybe you should just fix it yourself.\"""" In addition the service department was very dirty and seemed disorganized. The experience led me to leave their facility, do some research, and actually fix it myself. Their quote was $2000, my cost ended up at $750. The combination of incompetence and arrogance at this place must come from their near monopoly in Phoenix for Club Car. I would push my car off a cliff and buy an EZGO before I would ever do business with them." 0
+Okay so Panda Express sucks more than this place, if that gives you any idea of the quality and taste. 0
+Closed and site is for lease. Hope someone who knows how to run a good restaurant takes it over\n. 0
+Super nice staff! Food is delicious! So Fresh ! I always sppreciate the hostess asks if we have preferred sesting. Such a simple question but so appreciated. Thankyou Madeleine. Having never eaten there before our waiter John was very helpful. He helped us make the best choices for our appetites and tastes! 1
+We were referred to this company from friends of ours that had a very good experience. Unfortunately, ours was much different than theirs. Between forgetting to wash multiple windows (one I caught before they left, then two others that I saw after they had left), forgetting to relock the windows afterward, bending a sunscreen (which they took so they can have it fixed, hopefully). Then, to top it off, when they gave me the invoice, they said that we got a really good deal because they usually do homes in Troon, etc, and charge a lot more... We paid $200 for a 3800 sq/ft house with 2 stories... I wouldn't say $200 was a spectacular deal when usually we'd pay $150 to $180 for better work from prior companies we've used. 0
+"I do the usual checking of every travel website to find that every one of them has a deal at the Carefree Resort and Villas for $47 per night during Labor Day Weekend. Whoopeee!! I hit the jackpot. This place looked nice from the pictures, the reviews on Yelp were mostly positive, and we had never been to Carefree/Cave Creek. Pack the bags, put the puppies in a kennel and away we go.\n\nCheck in: No problems here after the guy in front of us quit hogging the desk-clerk's attention for 15 minutes or more. During this wait, we realize that the main dining room is closed and our options are narrowed down to the saloon and the Mesquite Room. Our actual check-in took maybe a total of 2 minutes.\n\nAwesome. Now it's time to get some grub at the \""""Saloon.\"""" Except the saloon is bright and clean and nice, unlike any saloon I've ever been in. And the food? $25 per plate buffet. At this point we were feeling a bit hosed.\n\nDay 1: Husband uses the bathroom and the toilet won't flush so we head down to let the front desk know and go over to the Mesquite Room to get some breakfast. ANOTHER FRIGGIN' BUFFET! My husband, who eats very small meals, and even smaller breakfasts, refused to even eat. Minus the sad excuse for a bagel, the breakfast was okay and only cost $15.\n\nWe go back to the room, and the toilet is fixed. Yay! I use it, and again it won't flush. Boo. Another call to the front desk, in which the clerk says that they will send someone up to fix it again. Two minutes later, the clerk calls back to say that there is a part missing on it and that they'll switch us to a new room. Why the runaround? Why didn't they just do that after the first visit from maintenance revealed that the toilet was broken? But we get a new room that is allegedly bigger (by millimeters if at all) and with the upgrade of a flushing toilet. woohoo.\n\nTime for my long awaited, much anticipated, call to the spa to schedule a pedicure and massage. $115 for a 50 minute massage, $70 for a spa pedicure. I was so bummed about the outrageous prices, I took a nap watching our 15 inch television.\n\nIn an attempt to feel a little better, we head down to the pool to find it full of families and children. Eh. But the pool bar is open and serving burgers and other food. Yay! The turkey burger was awesome and almost helped me to forget the lame time we had been having. Few more drinks, time for a nap, you get the idea. This is pretty much how the rest of the weekend went. Eat, drink, nap, repeat.\n\nOne final complaint. The room service breakfast was HORRIBLE!!! My $14 breakfast burrito was mostly lettuce, a little bit of canned refried beans, and some unidentifiable piece of protein. The semi-tasty guacamole helped a little, but I would have needed buckets to make it good.\n\nOverall: If you feel like hanging out at a schticky, wild west themed hotel that has overpriced amenities, then please go here. $47 is not a deal, it's about what this place is worth at any time of the year." 0
+"What a horrible experience we had at this resort from the moment we checked in. We booked 4 rooms for July 3rd with the intention of taking the shuttle over to Harolds for dinner and fireworks. 3 out of the 4 rooms were ready when we arrived at 3pm. We quickly put our stuff in the rooms so that we could get out to the pool. The couples room that wasnt ready they decided to just put their stuff in the other room while theirs was being finished. When we arrived at the main pool we were shocked at how small it was and how many adults guzzling alcohol were crammed in the pool. Every chair was taken, and we couldnt get a person to take our drink order as they all just buzzed by us while we stood there without chairs and sweating (it was 115 degrees). We then decided that the pool over by the villas would be better since it wasnt as crowded and we had two kids that would not even be able to fit in the main pool. Once we arrived at the pool at the villas we were greeted by an overly friendly meddling security guard that checked in on us every ten minutes. The front desk called, and the 4th room was ready--come get the keys. The resort itself is spread out so nothing is walking distance when staying in the villas. So, my friend drove back up to the front desk and got the key to her room at 415. When she arrived at her room there was someone already there, a lady that stated she took out all of my friends stuff out of the room and brought it to the office! They all went to the front desk to sort it out. Thats when the manager got in my friends face and said he was going to call the police and have him arrested because he was so upset. Uhm, who wouldnt be upset that someone got into their room and moved their stuff? After the keys were deactivated twice, they finally got the right keys. We ended up getting rained out at Harolds so we decided to come back to the hotel for dinner. While the food was great, it took an hour to get it and there were 3 other tables in the whole place! When we asked for the salads out first, the server replied \""""Ill try.\"""" She was very unfriendly, and frustrated even though they didnt seem busy at all. We tried our luck at their small overly priced buffet and recieved the same type of service. It felt like this desert hotel was more of a twilight zone of miserable people--none of us will ever go back there." 0
+"It needs some remodeling/rejuvenation. The pool area needs more umbrellas for shade and the cushions are dirty. The rooms are drab. Food in the restaurant is inconsistent and the servers are the same. Front desk staff ranges from competent and friendly to incompetent and unfriendly. Shortage of staff seems apparent in the overall upkeep of this place in all departments. This resort may have been a 5 star when it was built in the 60's but now it seems to have fallen behind. They really need to invest some money into this resort to give it some life. It is just an \""""ok\"""" place. There was nothing outstanding here to bring me back. It is a forgettable resort." 0
+Very tranquil place to eat with a beautiful patio. The menu has a variety so no problem finding something that you'd like. Just right portions and can't beat the complimentary Champagne with brunch. 1
+"Thankfully we were with friends that made the evening worth remembering, because the wait time and the food were not leaving lasting good memories. \n\nThe appetizers - crab bread pudding and cheese fondue were both excellent, but the entrees lacked a balance of spice and flavor we were expecting. I personally think that the mussels were extremely \""""fishy\"""" tasting and once I consumed one - it took forever to get that awful taste out of my mouth.\n\nNot only was the service slow to get our food, but then we seemed rushed to give up our plates by a waitress that was much faster at attempting to take the plates then to bring them to us. Even after management learned of the over hour wait - all he had to say was EXCUSE after EXCUSE instead of trying to make us satisfied at all.\n\nThe cleanliness of the overall business wasn't bad, but coupled together with the lack of service and customer appreciation - I wouldn't think about going back for another try and do not recommend this place to anyone. \n\nThough the view in the upper dinning area was fantastic - it got quite cold by the time we ate and the heaters only heated some of the area - not ours. Add the price to the mix and I end up giving this a two star review!" 0
+The place is colsed. Locked up tighter than a drum. Word on the street is dispute with land lord and holding back rent. 1
+Food was disappointing. Hash browns were pre-formed, like the kind you get from McDonalds. I don't understand how this place has such high marks. Maybe it's gone downhill recently. I don't recommend. 0
+This place relies upon pretense to attract those who spend money on such things.\nThe menu is not close to inspired.\nThe ingredients are run-of-the mill at best.\nI am embarrassed to have been lured in by the promise of good Italian food, to find a kitchen that is woefully inept and a staff that is even worse.\nNot only will we never return, the couple we brought with us will not return and I trust they do not harbor this against us the next time we want Italian.\nGeesh! Bad food, worse service and high prices. Just how can they stay open?\nDupe the tourists! 0
+I'm a regular there because my office is in the Hancock, so it's very convenient and I find a lot of products from Italy that are difficult to find elsewhere. Tostini are very good, pizza is just ok and it's not too expensive. My fav thing is the caprese salad, I can't say it's delicious because mozzarella is from canada and it tastes like nothing, but it's decent and relatively inexpensive 1
+A great learning environment for children. My daughter has thrived at this school, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool or kindergarten. 1
+Quick and friendly service! 1
+"I live around the corner from Bien Nails and I am so glad, because the staff is warm and friendly. The only complaint I have is of the constant attempt to \""""up-charge\"""" ($5 for this or that). \n\nEvery service I have had has been done with care, professionalism and quality. I would recommend them to anyone but remember to turn down the extras you don't need or the bill will get up there!" 1
+What a whirlwind of a place. I took the time to print and fill out the new patient forms from their website, only to find out the forms are current. Awesome waste of my time. The doctor spoke in medical terms I didn't understand, I had to keep asking her what she meant. There are so many people coming and going, a literal turnstile of a place. Which wouldn't be bad if it didn't feel like a turnstile of a place. And the entrance door could use a treatment of WD-40. That door open and closed dozens of times while I was in the waiting room - so loud and creaky. Speaking of waiting. I wasn't seen by the doctor until 45 minutes after my appointment time. 0
+"My family and I have been ordering from this place for over 10 years. This weekend they did a \""""remodel\"""". I believe they upgraded their POS (Point of Sale) system. They also no longer accept coupons. For $26.18 + tip, we would get a decent amount of food. This included 3 entrees in a good size box with egg fried rice, steamed rice, and lo mein. along with egg flower soup, and free crab puffs (coupon). All orders included packets of soy sauce, hot mustard, and a cup of sweet and sour. When I order tonight, we ordered the same things we always did. The portions are half the size, egg flower soup looks nothing like what used to be (basically broth and egg), nor do the crab puffs (processed coating). We were now charged over $30 for a dinner for a dinner that I didn't touch and, even if I ate, couldn't feed my family. I hope other regulars post their comments. Do not order from here until they change back. I now wish I took pictures of food I previously ordered, so I could post what I just got in comparison. I will complain in person, but will be finding some place different to get my Chinese food. To my delivery driver, I am sorry, Henry.\n\nMy thoughts are that Larry Y's comment are because he is the new owner or some how affiliated with this new restaurant. Also this is a \""""New York Style Chinese Place\"""". Come on...." 0
+These guys have good BBQ, the only problem is they cook to their demographic so everything is over cooked, and they go light on their sauce on some and extremly heavy on many other items. Many bland items, but good happy hour specials and appitizers, and some good spicy bbq items. Kind of pricy for what you get compared to others. Also the ditsy watresses would rather flit with guys in the back than ask you if you need a refill or something.(famous daves is way better) If I lived in sun city I would probably rate this establishment with 4 or more stars but this young buck looks elsewhere for bbq delight. Texaz bbq or famous daves are much better choices. 0
+When they're good they're great. Service was awesome. Mac n cheese was amazing, my husband liked the brisket, wedge salad was pretty good. They give a free half order of onion rings to first timers. They also had no issue brining samples of the sauces so my husband could decide which he liked. Their North Carolina BBQ was pretty awful though. And we weren't terribly impressed by the spinach artichoke dip. 1
+Great service, they remember your name and what you drink. Always smiling. 1
+I feel that this church only cares about it's public appearance and money. 0
+I love I here! It's a big church with a small church feel! Everyone says hello and is helpful! I must say they have the best nursery director ever! But I may be a little bias ! ! 1
+Don't drink the water... or eat the food. I got serious, serious food poisoning from this place. 0
+I have eaten there in the past and the food was decent. I took mu wife there this weekend and ordered grilled fish tacos. They were terrible. Really no fish. Just a very small amount of this disgusting chopped up fish stuff. Not even sure it was fish. A weird color. Basically I paid 12.95 for lettuce and cheese tacos with beans and rice. I will never go back. Not one person asked me how my food was. Probably knew the answer. 0
+Place is ridiculous. Was originally going to head to the divey joint across the street (sounded more authentic) but it looked closed and we were hungry so ended up at Top Shelf.\n\nDecided not to look at the menu beforehand as I like to be pleasantly surprised when I open the menu. Ordered drinks and an overpriced appetizer then opened the menu. I believe all the combo plates had 3 items except for 1. I don't need 3 items. 3 items is why America is fat. Looked over at the a-la-carte menu and laughed at their prices. We finished our appetizer and split.\n\nThese guys want $3.75 for an a-la-carte taco. For 20 cents more I can get a fancy yuppy-style taco at Taco Guild and be in a much cooler atmosphere. Most of their combos come with beans OR rice, not both. $6.75 for chicken fingers on the kids menu + $1.50 for the drink. That's $8.25 for a kids menu chicken finger meal. Ok fine, you don't want to lose money on kids meals. Why even have a kids menu?\n\nNo way is the cost of business that pricey in that area. These guys are priced way too high on everything.\n\nI hate to say it but when you walk into a Mexican joint and see that many non-hispanics eating you just know it's gonna suck. And suck it did. 0
+"Short story: Very \""""Americanized\"""" Mexican food at higher than necessary prices. Watery so so salsa, but the chips were fresh and good. We made the mistake of parking on the side by the dumpsters: Avoid that mistake, they smell terrible! And is it just me but when the employees use the general bathroom in the front of the restaurant is that kind of weird? Going in to use the bathroom I was passed by a cook on the way in and waiter on the way out. Maybe it's just me. For the food: The fish taco is not recommended, fishy and bland. The beef taco, I did think was good. Sorry I didn't find more to like!" 0
+I have always had a good time at Top Shelf, but last nights visit proved different. Are server was preoccupied with a baby at the bar then taking care of his customers. I ate 2/3 of my dinner without anything to drink because he didn't check on us. My food was cold and my tacos were so greasy that the grease was pouring out the bottom and the shells fell apart. While still finishing my undelightful dinner, the server finally asked if we needed anything else or wanted desert. I asked for water and my husband asked for more tea. It took over 5 minutes to get the drinks. My husbands tea glass was completely packed with ice and 2/3 full with tea, there was so much ice that he could not even mix a sweet n low in it. I will try one more time, but think I may have to love on to somewhere else. 0
+This review is th comment and update on the 5/31/09 review. Lake Las Vegas, as with any other resort in the world has been affected by the economic downturn. There are several separate and distinct neighborhoods in LLV including villas, condos and single family homes. Celine Dion as well as Nigel Lithgow (so you think you can dance) have homes in South Shore. This place is gorgeous! the views, the lake and the village. It feels like europe, a world away from the strip. \n\nMany of the foreclosures were 2nd home/investment condos in the village. Many of the owners simply walked away from them as they were not their primary homes. Currently, there are only 4 actively listed condos in Viera and about 6 in Luna Condos. This is out of nearly 350 condos. Most people paid WAY too much for these hotel condos during the boom and when hotel occupancy numbers fell, as anywhere across the country, they were no longer profitable, another reason why investors just walked away. \n\nThe HOA dues that the prior review mentioned that are $500.00 are likely for the condotels. But, this amount includes ALL utilities including electric, water, high speed internet and cable TV etc. Not bad when you consider what it pays for. Most of the single family home HOA are appox $200.00 per month. The banks are paying any past HOA dues when the properties are being sold, so the HOA's are financially fine. There are actually very few forclosures in LLV right now.\n\nMontelago Village is usually busier during the weekend and holidays. During the summer, the place is packed. This past August of 2009, the village was sold out on several occasions. While there are slower non-peak times there, Montelago Village is not a ghost town. I was there last Sunday (1/31/10). By lunch time, the village was busy, it was a sunny day, people were packing the patio dining and families were ice skating on the rink. Week day mornings are slower, but it was this way during the height of LLV. \n\nThe LLV bankruptcy only really affects the residental component of Lake Las Vegas. It has little to do with Montelago village itself, other than the bad publicity of the bankruptcy affected the village. People hear bankruptcy and stopped coming. \n\nHowever, this is all turning around!! Lake Las Vegas is exiting bankruptcy in April of 2010. Rumors are that Reflection Bay and/or The Falls Golf course will reopen in April. There are new restaurants opening in the village including Black Pepper Grill and Bernards Bistro. The Irish Pub, Sonrisa, Luna Rosso and Sunset and Vines are all wonderful restaurants offering great food, service and some with entertainment. Cafe Tenuta in the casino is the best breakfast in Henderson. \n\nLake Las Vegas isn't 25 miles from the strip. It's about 17 miles and a 20 minute drive. It's so beautiful in Lake Las Vegas, it's worth the drive. It's not the strip. It's not supposed to be the strip. Thank goodness it is not the strip. :) Speaking of the drive, Lake Mead Blvd is being widened to 6 lanes, as I type, all the way out to Lake Las Vegas. This will also include landscaping and bike trails. Henderson is creating a wonderful gateway to Lake Las Vegas and Lake Meade. \n\nThere is a new buzz going on at Lake Las Vegas. The spring/summer music series will begin soon on the weekends. Jameoke at Sonrisa Mexican Restaurant is a hoot! It's karaoke to a live band with your own back up singers. If you don't want to sing, you can just play the bongos!!! The Ritz has a wonderful garden with a firepit to relax around. \n\nGo check out the village! 1
+My family tends to stay here a lot when in Vegas because of the kids that come along and the lake and all the activities available for them is better here. They have bicycles that you can rent and ride around the resort. It's of course pricey but you really get what you pay for when you're here. \n\nIt doesn't feel like you're in Vegas when you go here but it also kind of sucks since it's a bit far from the strip. About a good 15-20 minute drive. Longer if you're driving at night of course and with all the traffic!\n\nGood if you have young ones. 1
+a trip to las vegas isn't the same anymore unless it's at the ritz! l love the atmostphere, the service, and the free spa!! l spent about 2 whole days lounging around the pool/spa enjoying the relaxed calm that comes from being away from the strip :) will always recommend this to friends who want to do something different for their vegas trip! of course it always helps if you know someone who works for the hotel so you can get the rooms for half price!\n\nthe food is ok, definitely worth the drive into the strip to eat dinner. the gambling is fair at the other hotel, not too crowded and plenty of slot game selections. but the spa and the 24 hr pool is what puts this hotel above all others 1
+Seriously this is almost as good as it gets when it comes to hotel stays. Since we were there during the off-peak season, the place was practically empty which meant better and more personalized service for me and the family. Upon check-in, the front desk noticed that we had a young child with us and she automatically switched us to a suite on the quieter side of the hotel...rather than on the side where live music is played until 1am! \n\nIn fact, many members of the hotel staff noticed my 18-month old daughter and went out of their way to make her stay as enjoyable as possible. During afternoon tea, the wait staff played with my baby and brought her extra scones (about 1/2 a dozen) for us to bring up to our suite since those were the baby's favorite. The woman who worked at the concierge desk actually chased us down the hall to give us a Gund stuffed lion (a lion is the ritz's symbol) for the baby. In addition, housekeeping left a little toiletry kit for the baby which included a rubber ducky, baby shampoo and lotion. \n\nMost hotels don't go out of their way to welcome their little guests so this was a pleasant change. We all had a relaxing, quiet visit and would go back to the Ritz Carlton at Lake Las Vegas even though they are located about 30 minutes from the strip. 1
+Tucked away in the gem that is Lake Las Vegas, you will find a small Marina where you can rent kayaks for $25.00/hour, and electric boats for $60.00/hour. You can also get paddle boats and boards. \n\nI recently held an event at the lake and Grant who works at the Marian couldn't have been more accommodating! \n\nI went on my first paddle board excursion and he gave me all the tips I needed to keep me from falling in the icy water. My guy and friends were convinced I was was going to fall in! Damn, have a little faith! \n\nWith reasonable prices, and a variety of water crafts, this is a must when you are looking for something different to do in Vegas. 1
+Used to come here to rent one of the electric boats and go for a cruise on the lake... Unfortunately the company In Charge has not invested in keeping the boats up to date and the whole place looks terrible... The boats need major repairs the upholstery in all boats are either torn, ripped or dirty food stains? The radios are all broken, the one we rented had no working gauges so you don't even know if the battery is charged.\nFor$65 an hour? I expected something way better. 0
+This is a small casino, no live card tables (video Hold'em and 21), not smoky with lots of space. Good live music on Fridays and Sats and restaurant on site (Harry's). Very safe, quiet. If you want good food in the Village try Bernard's or Auld Dubliner. The Ravella is the hotel of choice (closer to the Village and less expensive than Lowes) or try the Aston Montelago condos. Beautiful walking along the marina, boat rentals and free entertainment on weekends in spring/summer. Lake Las Vegas will live again and this is a great time to go before it gets crazy busy again. We own a condo there and love spending an evening at the Casino. 1
+"I got a groupon for this place and I really should think about groupons more in depth before I purchase.\n\nI went over this past Saturday to get an oil change. It looked like no one was working. I went inside to see a mechanic laying on the couch and another behind the computer. I asked him if there was a long wait for an oil change and the guy behind the counter said \""""yes\"""" like he was very irritated. \n\nSo I said okay, and got the F out of dodge. That place creeped me out and I really did not want to go back. Luckily, groupon gave me a credit for this purchase. I'm going back to Jiffy Lube!!!!" 0
+Watch out for city council meetings! They gave us the run around for 8 months on a re-zoning process, plus were incredibly condescending. Words cannot express my dismay at the double standard that Councilwoman Schroder presented--reprimanding one side of a communal dispute without acknowledging the other side's continual bullying and threats. 0
+"So after 17 years of passing this place driving to Vegas we finally decided to stop for the $6.99 buffet and \""""GIANT SALAD BAR.\"""" So yes, its a \""""throwback\"""" casino or as I prefer to say, whoever owns it isn't putting any money into it and reaping the benefits of running a dive-casino and hotel. \n\nWhile I'd never stay the night here (I'd rather sleep on the side of the road in my car and take my chances), the buffet was equivalent to a nursing home and doubles as the employee cafeteria. Standard mashed potato based foods and casseroles, spaghetti, mac & Cheese, fired chicken, and gravy all bland just like at grandmas retirement village. \n\nThe \""""GIANT SALAD BAR\"""" right; thats counting the tuna salad mix, macaroni salad, loaded potato salad, tuna macaroni salad, you get the picture....other than that its a normal salad bar.\n\nThe ice cream was good, I know, I know \""""What do I expect for $6.99.\""""" 0
+I drive from the other side of Henderson to have my car taken care of here! I love that the Valley Automotive will take the time to find quality parts at a lower rate. They are honest & let you know when you don't need work done on your car! \nThey have the cleanest bathroom & lounge area I've seen at an auto shop. Plus they have Netflix available in the waiting area! I'll definitely be back! 1
+This place looks like it had a change over... its over priced food was cold and when the lady put my sons food in the bag it was not closed and by the time we walked outside it was all leaked out in the bag.. poor service wont be back .. dont even want to give one star after seeing other reviews..yuck 0
+I came with a Restaurant.com $25 gift certificate in my hands and I had read the not-so-stellar reviews here on Yelp, but when my husband and I entered this quaint establishment on a Saturday evening around 6:30 PM I was pleasantly surprised. It's a small dining area with bright colors and Italian-esque decorations covering the walls. There's a bunch of wine lining the back walls and only about 10 white-clothed tables. I have to admit I was comparing it to my favorite Italian place in town, which is in Downtown Las Vegas called Chicago Joe's. There's similarities and differences.\n\nTo start off with I ordered a glass of raspberry iced tea, my husband, sweet tea. The tea was deliciously sweet. Next we were served some nice, warm bread, about half a loaf with some delicious garlic butter. The butter was perfectly spreadable. The bread, although a bit tough on the outside, was still good. We were offered a second helping, but we declined. \n\nI ordered the Linquine Clams with a red sauce. When I inquired as to whether or not the red sauce had a little spice, I was told it did not have any spice, but the waitress asked me if I would like the cook to make it spicy and I said yes! So that was very nice of my waitress to cater to my desires. My husband ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and we both opted for House Salads with Ranch dressing. \n\nThe salads came out with very green leaves, shredded carrots, a few tomatoes, and a couple slices of sweet onions. In comparing this salad to the one at Chicago Joe's - this salad wins. Definitely a better variety of green lettuce leaves and a bit fresher in my opinion. \n\nNext our entrees arrived. They plate their pastas in bowl-like boat plates. They were hot and fresh, my red sauce had just the enough amount of kick to my liking. What I enjoyed a bit more about this Linquine Clam over Chicago Joe's is that there were actual clam shells with meat along with clam meat actually dispersed throughout the pasta. I think the addition of clam shells gives the dish a nice, rich oceanic flavor. It is nice to dig out the clams and get that bit of sea taste.\n\nMy husband noted that his pasta was very good, but I did not try any because I was slurping up my own. We ended up taking home leftovers and declined desert because we had a fresh pie waiting for us at home to eat.\n\nOverall the food is A+. There's no doubt about the authenticity of whoever is cooking here. The atmosphere is nice, the music was not too loud, and it is a family/casual dining experience. Service was great from our main waitress. The woman who brought us out our drinks and bread was a bit cold, but nothing so much to ruin our experience.\n\nI would certainly go back, especially if I happen to be in the Henderson area and I am craving Italian. The plus side here is that you are supporting a local mom and pop business as well. I would and will continue to gladly fork over my money to places like this over Olive Garden and Macaroni Grill. 1
+Yuck. \n\nMy husband and I went here for a date - trying out something new. At the end of the date we had both wished we hadn't. \n\nTo start - the location is cool, I am a fan of water street. But the inside of the restaurant looks like someone is really into going to garage sales and just keeps piling up crap upon crap upon crap to decorate. It's terrible! There are more decorations in that one little room than there is in an entire knick knack shop! Also, the big statue in front - creepy. Not cute. \n\nThe bathroom decor is super confusing, signs for love, and then on the opposite wall old advertisements for beverage flavorings...What???\n\nAlright lets move on to the staff. Our waitress, was terrible. We had told her it was our first time and she didn't care to introduce us, explain anything, NOTHING. It was our first time ordering and she offered a side that neither one of us understood and after thinking that she explained it my husband just decided to order the pasta. \nShe never checked on us once throughout the entire evening. We got more attention from the bus boy and the hostess. \n\nOnto the food....the bread appetizer, was the BEST part. And I'm pretty sure I've purchased the exact same loaf of bread at Albertsons, on many, many occasions. I ordered the chicken penne, when it came out the sauce was SUPER thin and there was tons of water and oil in the bottom of my dish. It was disgusting. The taste was non-existant. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan. The breading of the chicken was soggy, someone does NOT know how to prepare chicken parmesan. Someone had DUMPED marinara sauce onto the chicken. Once again - disgusting. \n\nEverything tasted frozen, pre-bought, and canned. For the price I could have made 100x better than either what I OR my husband had ordered. It seems as though the chef doesn't care about his or her food. \n\n\nWe will NOT be coming back. 0
+I wish I could give no stars. I have literally had to call so many times to complain that I've stopped because it's clear no one there give a fuck about their customers. McDonalds corp just had the owner if this location call me and all she did was question me about all the issues as if I was the one who seemed sketchy. I even told them I don't want free food just get my order right. 0
+At first it seemed as though the Fiesta hotel might be a great place to stay because of recommendations and the low price, but it is definitely some place I wouldn't stay anytime in the near future unless they changed a few things.\n* Better service - many of the staff were not accommodating nor friendly\n* Cleaner rooms/hotel in general - the carpet was filthy and rooms weren't cleaned well\n* More things for kids to do\n* Clearer rules and amenities - they say Internet is complimentary in the rooms, but desk staff say it costs a certain amount per day and no room coffee\n* Better food - actual hotel food wasn't good, but Subways, Villas, Starbucks was good\n* Cheaper ATM fees - $3.75 is way too expensive to be pulling money out of an ATM\nOur room wasn't ready when we arrived to check in, but all of our friends who arrived before/around the same time we did had rooms ready. They told us to check a later to see if a room was ready. Another person, who arrived later than us, was given the room we had wanted, which was right across from our friends. They then proceeded to give us the very last room in the hall, but everyone else from our group on that floor was towards the front of the hall. Eventually, they conceded us a room about a quarter of the way from the end of the hall.\nWhen another of our friends arrived with her family, they were given rooms on the floor above us. All three of those rooms smelled like cigarette and cigar smoke. The underside of the comforters in our friend's room was dirty; and after getting help from the maid to remove all the linens and spray the room with air freshener, they found the smell tolerable enough for the night. They gave her a different set of rooms on the Seventh Floor when all of us were on the 2nd floor.\nWe were there for an event and needed a space to practice because none of the rooms were large enough to be a suitable dance space. So, another member of the group talked with the desk people and the manager to see if there was some way to get a room or another place to practice. None of them were of any help. They said they couldn't unlock any of the meeting rooms. Luckily, we discovered that the pool area was large enough to practice. \nOn the second day, the pool was closed without any notification prior to our arrival. The only notification we received was a letter from the hotel stating the pool would be closed all day Saturday and that arrived somewhere around 11pm Friday night. It turned out that the pool had been closed for a wedding reception. And since we were using the space to practice, we couldn't practice. A lot of our group had been planning on leaving Sunday, and many of them had young children who had been looking forward to the pool now had nothing to do and most of them left the hotel to find a suitable activity for their children.\nOur group director tried to get a comp night for us because of the closed pool and the hotel staff's refusal to accommodate our need for a room, but the manager wouldn't give the comp night. Our director was able to get us a $20 food discount per room. But because much our group had planned to check out on Sunday, many of them were not able to take advantage of this.\nA few of us tried to take advantage of the discount by going to the buffet. However, they told us that in order to split our group of 8 people into three groups we would not be guaranteed tables near each other. So, we had to dish out $30. The food at the buffet ranged from good to okay to bad. A lot of it was dried out, hard as a rock, or covered with too much sauce. \nAlthough there is an arcade, a movie theatre, and a pool available to the kids, the arcade was tiny and half of the machines in the arcade were broken and the movie theatre wasn't showing any movies that didn't interest any of the kids and the pool was closed for an entire day. Kids weren't even allowed to stand by the post in front of the reception desk because it was too close to the machines. The entrances to the hotel should not have slot machines 5 feet from the entrance because there is nowhere for kids to wait if they are waiting for their parents to check in.\nThe air conditioner in our room was noisy and the remote to set for auto start/auto off was broken. The seal on the bottom of our tub was almost gone and there were stains on the wall; one of the rooms had a broken ironing board and no iron, which was greatly needed; and, the door of another was not straight and made the door difficult to open. 0
+"Here we go again!! What a joke this place is. First off the office staff at front counter NEED TO GO TO CUSTOMER SERVICE SCHOOL!! Don't try to call, they just put you on hold. Oh, and if you go down there, they just ignore you, or take somebody else that walks up to the counter. I guess I was \""""just a mirage\"""". It's funny, they are always on the phone and when they get off, eyes go right to stupid computer. WTF??!! I guess you have to be an ass and say: are you gonna help me or are you gonna go to your little computer world and do nothing. I was there this morning, walked up to counter, like usual one on phone, one on computer, and one was MIA. Computer jerk didn't even look up, probably to busy with stupid book, ( aka: facebook) or online romance with screen. I bet it wasnt job related!! Other had a phone growing out of his ear just like every time I go in there then hangs up goes right to computer. TYPICAL. Never surprises me anymore. So, I said fu** this place and walked out. Thanks to everybody at Freemont medical on lake-mead and Van Wagenen for you ignoring, crappy customer service, no pay attention to people that walk up to counter, put people on hold all the time awesome customer service!! HA HA......YEA RIGHT!! What a joke this place is." 0
+This place was an ordering disaster. No one seemed to know what was going on. The food was just as good as any other Wendy's. Don't go here unless you have a lot of patience and time to waste. The manager did apologize for the wait and stopped by our table to check on us. 0
+Well I'm sure as you can see in my last review things didn't go so well so he said he was no longer working on rhinos so I waited and waited and waited and finally after multiple promises to get my rhino in there and take care of the problems he went back to no longer working on rhinos!\n\nwe went round and round that he had promised and I had waited multiple months for him to make the repairs right that he did and he ended up again going back to I don't work on rhinos I reminded him that I waited for months I've been patient I've been a long-term customer he just doesn't care!\nMike is one of those guys that if you can get your money and doing easy repair he's happy to do it if anything goes wrong it's never his fault he doesn't want to do anything to make it right and now he's flat out telling me he will not stand behind the work that he's done I would never take anything there again by her beware this guys a scumbag. 0
+Very tasty food! The lady's offer prompt and sweet service. I would highly recommend this place!! 1
+Worst customer service ever!!!! We had a shrimp cocktail and basically it tasted like water, salt and onion. It was disgusting! And when I told the lady working there she was very rude and said there was nothing she could do! I will never go here again. I have never had such awful customer service! Or food!! 0
+This place was excellent from the very beginning! I called for an appointment at 9 am and they scheduled me at 3 pm. When I told them that I was in pain they bumped it up to 11:15 am. The waiting room, though small, was very nice and relaxing. The woman behind the counter was decently friendly but she looked busy. The woman that escorted me into the room was very nice as was the dentist Alex Song. The dentist's voice was so calming that he almost put me to sleep... normally that would be a bad thing for me but considering his profession, it's probably one of the best qualities he can have. Oh, and a nice flat screen playing Iron Man while I was in the hot seat didn't hurt either! Nice place, great aesthetics, and a nice staff. It's only not getting the full 5 stars because it's not the cheapest place I've found but they did give me a good discount because of some promotion they were running. 1
+This little market is a hidden gem tucked away on the Boulder Hwy for local lovers of authentic Hispanic foodstuffs.\n\nGreat prices and produce quality; the food counter in back can satisfy the need for a quick bite of mex. Only the panaderia could use some freshly made baked goods that might still be warm but this is picky on my part\n. \nThere has been a recent re-naming on the exterior wall but everything inside seems to be as it was before even down to the same employees. \nDefinitely worth a peek and some local support before we have to drive another 15 miles to the larger concerns in town.\n\nBue\u00f1o. 1
+F- for this establishment. I didn't even want to put a star, but system wouldn't allow me to post without one. Antiquated dryers that don't dry your clothes. Dryers are possessed, they need an exorcism. They turn on and off by themselves. The owner of the place, the guy with the dogs, said to me that the dryers are a different model. Stinking liar, there isn't a dryer in the world that does that! I'll be straight up with you folks, save your quarters and go elsewhere, because I am never going back there again. I will call the Better Business Bureau in the morning to report theft because they're stealing from their customers on dryers that are older than dirt and do not work properly. Joanne Davie 0
+This place was alright. We came here on a Saturday afternoon. It was semi-full but there was a lot of people waiting on to-go orders. I pictured this place more bar and less restaurant. It was the opposite. \nthey had several TV's and my pet-peeve. NO VOLUME why even have a tv in the 1st place? \nOMG if you've read my reviews you know that is a deal killer for me. and I'll end up somewhere else. \nWe ordered wings and 2 salads. This must have annoyed this waitress b/c we never saw her again? she spent the ENTIRE time kissing the next table's ass. .and I mean giggling like a teenager at everything this table's patrons had to say, and would by pass us like nothing. \nmy bf finally said I guess my empty glass is invisible? I figured it must have been. When we finally did get her attn and flagged her down to get the check - her whole tone changed. I guess the high pitched giggly tone and helpful attitude was reserved only for certain tables and ours wasnt up. Maybe we didnt spend enough? \nsorry but I'm only going to order what I'm willing to actually eat. \n\nWINGS: The wings were ok. we ordered HOT and garlic cilantro. The garlic cilantro had ZERO flavor. I was really disappointed b/c I like both A LOT. garlic is up there w/ salt & pepper in my household. The hot good though, but they were very very very VERY greasy. I think i used every napkin in the place. more napkins than BWW or HOOters cant be good in the calorie dept. and the taste wasnt that far above and beyond so IMHO the nxt time I go I'll probably try something else, and maybe get it to go to avoid bad waitressing. 0
+Two words Henderson Special. It has wings, pizza and salad for a very reasonable price. The wings are crisp and juicy, the sauce perfectly seasoned. The pizza is greasy and flimsy. The salad crisp and fresh. This is my favorite place for date night. I wish they delivered, but every time I call the driver isn't working :-( Service is slow, but who cares, give me my wings and leave me alone. It's as close to perfection as any sports bar will ever get in my life. 1
+Love that place, pizza and wings are amazing 1
+I love this store! It's like a baker's heaven! Every Christmas I buy her flavored chocolate to make treats for all my friends/family as gifts. She also has a nice variety of bakeware and other items. If you love to bake and experience, you must go! 1
+Extremely old and outdated (you know, the feeling you get when you step into a grocery store like Von's or Albertson's and it was all original inside , never renovated?). I went here many times when I lived in the area, but haven't been back since (no reason, especially since I don't like it). If it was a popular movie, it would tend to get crowded since this is the only theater in the immediate area, especially during summer time. 0
+This place is great. Not because I use to work there many years ago, but because this place has great prices and and great service. Matinees are $4.50 and Evening shows are $6.50. People prefer the other newer theaters but your paying a whole lot more. The one thing thats a bummer is that they are finally banning people brining in their own food and snacks. Back when I was working there until a year ago, they finally started cracking down. Thats what was great and seperated this theater from all the others. This place has 12 theaters. Its called Cinedome but only 2 theaters are actually domed lol. They upgraded the seating and painted some vibrant colors inside is about the only difference they have done since it opened during the mid 90's. It is outdated but they run first run movies and actually have a couple 3D screens as well. The snack bar is clean and they actually still have a bulk candy bin. I say if you want to watch first run movies at a great price and not as packed as the big places, this is the place. Until next time!!! 1
+Nice friendly....but is that to hid something.\n\nWent in at about 9Pm on Saturday June 8th to get a smog on my vehicle. I was told that it did not pass smog, but the person behind the counter could not tell me what the code meant why I did not pass smog, but if I wanted to bring it back for $94.00 I could bring it back tomorrow and they could put it on their machine and tell me what was wrong with it. I went home and contacted a friend who said the code on my failed smog was for a break light switch.....what the hell does my brakes have to do with my emissions. So Sunday we went to the car was at Charleston and Torrey Pines that also does smog....GUESS WHAT.....my vehicle passed smog without a hitch, Do not go to Sun Valley Automotive,,,,,if you do and you don't pass get a second opinion. I wonder what they would have said if I let them put it on their machine. Nice waiting room, but I guess they have to make money somewhere to pay for it 0
+"I thought that I had found the deal that I was hoping to find when I found out that I needed to repair all four of my motor mounts. I was quoted about $1,200 from dealerships and local auto repair places. I called to get a quote to be placed on hold for 10 minutes because no one there spoke English. Finally got somebody on the phone and said that it'd be $650. I immediately dropped my car off next morning and never got a phone call until the next morning because again no one there spoke English. When I went to get my PT Cruiser they had \""""fix\"""" all four of my motor mounts, but refused to show me the old ones they claimed to replace. Finally one of their associates who was able to speak English told me that they had to test drive my vehicle to make sure the mounts were fixed correctly. 85 MILE test drive?!?!?! I drove my car away feeling like I was screwed and low-and-behold, 4 four months later here I am again with the same issues Sun Valley Auto claimed to fixed..." 0
+This location is currently undergoing a renovation, so the front counter is closed. The other night I went through the drive through, ordered, and asked for the smoothie deal (buy one get one free, any size) and they told me you had to go to the counter for that. SERIOUSLY? I'm less upset by the fact that I didn't get my smoothie than the simple stupidity of that statement. And this morning, they forgot my drink with my order. And the manager wanted me to drive through again. Seriously? Just get me my chocolate milk dude! And why was I allowed into apparent construction zone?? It's supposed to be closed, there's guys working all over the place, and they let me just walk right through them. In a hoodie, green plaid and Birkenstocks. I did it just to see if they'd let me in. And I stood there for a good five minutes before the manager asked me drive around again. And a couple weeks ago, I found a HAIR IN MY CHIKEN NUGGETS. A black, curly hair. And the manager laughed, and told me I can get anything on the menu. Didn't say a word to anyone working back there! Disgusting. I'm done with this location. 0
+"I would have given this resort 5 stars but...\n\nI made an appointment for my two boys to stay from Friday night- Sunday. The woman I spoke to on the phone told me that because they changed their hours on Sunday from closing at 3 to closing at 12:30, they will give me the extra day for Sunday free. I should have been suspicious of this but then I thought \""""Oh, because they are not a corporation like Petsmart, they can make these adjustments.\"""" I thanked them profusely for that kindness and then continued to make my reservation to pick the boys up on Monday instead of Sunday. The woman gave me a quote of $72 total. I confirmed with her and asked her if that was the total for both dogs? She confirmed and so I was in a great mood and booked them without any worries. When dropping them off, I added play time for ONE day and the woman confirmed. Come time Monday 8 am I came to pick up my boys and found that the price of both boys was about 130!. I asked why there is such a huge price difference? They said that the boys had TWO play days and I said I only ordered one. They changed the price for one day, thus the one star. However, they said that no one would have told me that we get one night free regardless of THEIR time change....I was constantly told that no one would have said that and basically I am making it up. I countered asking her how would I have known that they changed their Sunday times from closing at 3 to 12:30? No reply to that....\n\nUnfortunately, I will not be using Paws n Claws Resort due to the inconsistency of their staff. If you choose them, be sure to confirm your total and get the name of the person taking your reservation. Although, this might not be enough proof for them." 0
+Where should I start with this review. I run a local restaurant and tried to order flowers for our place. I spent 38 minutes on the phone placing the order with their service, at the end of the call the operator tells me if there's an issue with the large order they will call me. I arrive to the shop a couple hours later to make sure they could accommodate my order. HERE'S THE CRAZY PART!! This f;@$ing lady tells me to get out of her store!! Yelling at me saying I'm committing fraud and she is calling the cops, WHAT!! The order was for almost $500. This was the rudest most unprofessional lady I had ever met. Being that I'm in the hospitality business I have know idea how this place is in business. Not only will I never do business here, I will make sure that anyone I come in contact with knows what a crazy bitch this Bonnie lady is. If I can help just one person avoid this shop I did my part, but I have a feeling Bonnie will do a better job of scaring away people than I ever could. 0
+This review is for the lunch pizza buffet. I'd give this place two and a half stars. The quality of the pizza was good, but not a lot of selection. The salad bar offered two types of dressing, and toppings included diced tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and croutons which were stale.\n\nThe main reason for the poor review though is the owners. They did not seem inviting or welcoming at all. Each time I went back for more pizza or soda, I could feel them watching me like a hawk. I felt like I was doing something wrong each time I went back. I can safely say I probably won't be returning. 0
+I've eaten here many times over the years and every experience was excellent.\n\nThis little casino is from the old school....it's been here for years. Low ceilings, crowded, low lights.\n\nThe food is always excellent and the staff is always friendly. 1
+This is the best group of doctors I have ever gone to. Our doctor is Michael Levin but we have also seen Dr. Marcy Kulic and Dr. Susan Lee. They are very thorough and always take their time. Their priority is definitely their patients. They are open 7 days a week for well and sick visits. \nOne time when my daughter was sick, Dr.Levin personally called me on a Saturday to make sure she was doing ok. Another time, we thought my son had strep throat and Dr.Kulic called me at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday night to let us know that the test results from that afternoon came back positive and called in a prescription for the medication. \n\nThey always remember the small details and provide excellent care. I would recommend them to anyone. 1
+Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else but here! The food at this place is absolutely disgusting! The soup was so salty and tasted like muddy water. The rib appetizer wasn't even edible! It was like it had been made a week earlier. The foil wrap chicken app was some mysterious pieces of chicken stuffed in foil with salt! Disgusting! The sweet & sour pork was seriously like chewing on shoe leather! It had no flavor whatsoever....like it had been boiled to death. The lo-mein wasn't any better. It was so salty that you couldn't even eat it! I hadn't been to this place for about 10 years, due to the last experience I had here. Made a huge mistake thinking it got better after 10 years. Not even a little bit better! Save your money! Panda Express blows this place away! And I'm not a big fan of that place either....but at least the food is fresh! I don't know how China Inn even keeps it's doors open! Very strange cause there is rarely cars there...hmmm. 0
+As if the fact that this locksmith is located in a castle wasn't great enough, these guys actually know what they are doing too! Here's a little life lesson: you will spend 1.97 per key copy at Lowes and only 1.50 at Genes. Here's the difference; the guys at Genes are real locksmiths and actually know how to cut keys...that work the first time!\n\nDon't get suckered into the whole convenience aspect of going to Lowes, Home Depot or other big box stores with untrained employees. The time you spend going back and forth with improperly made keys just doesn't make sense; especially when you are paying more for each copy. \n\nI had five keys made at Genes yesterday; all five work perfectly. The five that were made at Lowes...none of them worked! What a waste of time. \n\nBesides expert key copying this company has everything and anything relating to locks and security. If it has, needs or can be outfitted with a lock, these guys have it or can get it. The storefront is huge compared to most locksmiths and one can spend a good hour in here just looking at all of the cool stuff.\n\nI also inquired about their locksmith services outside of the shop. The rates are quite reasonable with a 65 dollar trip charge plus a few bucks to re-key your lock cylinders. Not a bad deal considering I have never seen a professional trade charge anything less than 100-120 per trip charge.\n\nHighly recommended for quality service, good rates, and a unique building. 1
+"I have no idea what I was thinking ordering oatmeal AND splitting \""""The Kitchen Sink\"""" with Don. That was just way too much food to handle. For those of you that don't know. \""""The Kitchen Sink\"""" pretty much has everything in it. I can't even tell you what the ingredients are because the description just says. \""""For adventurers only, this one really has it all.\"""" It's also the only omelet on the menu that comes in a size large and you can't get it in any other size. \n\nMy oatmeal came out right away. It was in a regular size bowl with raisins, brown sugar, butter, and cream on the side. I mixed everything in and started chowing down. To be honest, this was the first time I've ever ordered oatmeal anywhere. I normally just eat oatmeal at home and feel like it's overpriced at restaurants, but I was craving it and it was only $2.99 (a great value for the amount you get). The texture was nice. It wasn't too thick, too watery, or too grainy, just right. I ate about half of it when the omelet came out. It was seriously huge and literally had EVERYTHING in it. It doesn't say it on the menu, but Mamie P. stated down below that it's made with SIX eggs. No wonder it's giant. I saw carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, chili, hotdogs, cheese, bacon, ham, turkey, onions, broccoli...I'm guessing everything that's listed as ingredients for all the other omelets is in this omelet. It also come with spuds on the side and you choice of carbs, e.g. tortillas, toast, English muffin, pumpkin bread, or banana nut bread. We went with the banana nut, which was delicious and fresh. The spuds look like potato chips, but they're thicker and soft. Don is a potato freak, so he enjoyed them. The omelet was just a little too much for me, especially after eating half of my oatmeal. Don't get me wrong, it was pretty tasty with the mixture of all the meats and veggies, but I was just too full to enjoy it. If we ONLY ordered the omelet, I think I would've really liked it. Don enjoyed the amount of mushrooms it had in it and the Filipino in him really loved the hotdogs as well. I really suggest you only get \""""The Kitchen Sink\"""" if you're splitting it between at least two people and that's all you're ordering. You should also be fine with the amount of random ingredients that are in it. It's kind of like an \""""ghetto\"""" omelet in which everything is just thrown into. \n\nAll in all, I like this place. The menu is very broad, they have about 40 or so omelets, and the service is fast and friendly. I noticed there were a lot of regulars when I went, so it almost felt like having breakfast at someone's house (not in an awkward way). When we were walking out I even noticed a cookie jar that was just like the cookie jar my mom had in our kitchen when I was little (http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/s4JjYgLO5dGUUV9Op4YBrw/l.jpg). It was literally the same exact one. I didn't say anything, but ten seconds later, Don said, \""""Dude, that's the same cookie jar my mom had when I was little.\"""" So we learned that we had something in common as kids. Next time, I'll stick to a smaller omelet though, or maybe stuffed French toast and definitely another piece of their banana nut bread ;)" 1
+The charm of an old diner - something you don't get much of here las vegas with most of our restaurants consisting of multi-million dollar celebrity chef build outs or some corporate conglomerate. So an independent is great to have. Service is always friendly and your coffee never runs empty. They also figured out the simplistic nature of food and beverage - cold food served on cold plates, hot food on hot plates and its all served with a smile. Most restaurants can't figure that basic part out...\n\nSo on with the food - OH is the best independent free standing breakfast in the valley. If you want a more refined breakfast, spend a bunch of time parking, walking through a casino, spending 5 times more, and dealing with a las vegas strip-union-pompous attitude server - read my other reviews. But OH breakfast is very good - from there fresh breads, to their omelets, pancakes and my newest favorite - Lobster Benedict. This Benedict comes with a good 4-5 ounces of lobster and its under $10! Absolutely delicious and I'm not sure if I will ever order anything else on their menu. I can't wait to go back and to eat it again. 1
+Boulder Hwy location is our favorite!!! Best food and the waitresses are the sweetest. Love the breads and the way they cook their eggs! 1
+Reserved a car for noon. Showed up late (my fault) to find they rented my car to someone else; didn't bother to call me (their fault). Both employees were on the phone when we got there and didn't bother to acknowledge us for at least 5 minutes. They said they could get me another car from another location if I was willing to wait 45 min. So Make sure you call or show up on time because their inventory is like 2 cars. 0
+Great people, great food, a fun place to go and they know you by name. We spend a lot of time here, feels like Vegas used to be when the casinos went out of their way to make you feel welcome. This place is recommended highly by both my wife and I. Shout out to Sharon and Michelle, they both make us want to come back again and again. 1
+"good cheap what we call \""""durty mexican food.\"""" hits the spot when you want big plates of carne asada w/ homemade tortillas." 1
+"Love their nachos, since they are loaded with steak, guacamole, cheese, refried beans, etc. etc. They have all the good stuff and you can also share the portion since it's massive! Their stuffed \""""chiles\"""" are delicious and so are their tortas ( I prefer steak, with refried beans, and all the trimmings to go along), topping it off with their horchata. A side bar of sliced fresh veggies is always there, offering you pickled carrots with onions and jalape\u00f1os. I enjoy this place since its cheap and tasty!" 1
+"Not fancy, but oh so good and soooo cheap! My family of 4 usually gets out of there for right around twenty-five bucks, sometimes less. \n\nCarne asada is delicious and huge. The chile rellanos are so good. Burritos are giant and also delicious, and like another reviewer mentioned, the quesedillas are ginormous. BUT... what's really cool is that as busy as this joint is, the lovely lady that takes the orders remembers what my kids order better than I do! And frequently we come with 2 families together, a total of 8 kids... she makes it so easy. She reminds me of my friend's son, \""""that one likes his carne asada plain.\"""" Gotta love it!\n\nAnother reviewer noted great food but not that clean... we're frequent customers.. 3 to 4 times a month for the last 3 years...and we've never seen it dirty in the least. Don't mistake plain for dirty." 1
+All I have to say is Chicken Super Nachos and Steak and Egg breakfast burrito!!!!!! PAPOW!!! 1
+"Oh Faustos... This place has some amazing food, from bean and cheese burritos to enchiladas to chili relleno to super nachos that truly are \""""super\"""". The food is filling and well priced, with a salsa bar featuring spicy carrots and onions, cucumbers, a red and green salsa, and basket of limes. \n\nBeware, vegetarians, the beans do have lard in them. \n\nMy favorite item is an Egg-Potato-Cheese breakfast burrito that will keep you full for breakfast AND lunch :)" 1
+Came in today to sign up for a membership. Didn't even know this place existed, but a friend made sure I signed up.\n\nI haven't had the chance to try any of the machines. Overall, the place looks clean and not busy. I came today to try the Zumba class with Barb. It wasn't crowded which was good. \n\nThe staff was super friends. Jules (Julliet) was the one that signed me up. She was super friendly and sweet. \n\nI like the fact that this place is close to where I live. The classes overall, will be the reason why I go in. It'll be my only motivation. Nice way to enjoy your weekend :) 1
+"You gotta love these locally owned cafes. I sure do, especially when it's in Old Henderson. With a ton of coffee shops that boomed in the last 10 years like Starbucks and Coffee Bean, it's a breath of fresh air to see one of these older cafes still around. Coo Coo's is definitely one of those hidden gems in the area. \n\nKnown for smoothies, coffee, deserts, and sandwiches. It's actually their boba, that I came in for. I was in the area and met up with T-Elite for a quick boba fix. To be honest, I needed to break that \""""2:30 feeling\"""". I had their Almond Smoothie w/Boba to do exactly that. This treat was creamy and tasted exactly like almonds. Imagine the initial taste of an Almond Roca. Now imagine the taste and feel of boba immediately after that Almond Roca taste. Well, that's exactly what you get here. Simply delicious!!\n\nThere is a wide selection of different sandwiches that you can get here. Coo Coo's is small and can house a couple of groups inside, but there's also seating outside. I say take advantage when the weather is good and eat outside. \n\nI'm in this area at least once a month usually for work, the Henderson Police Department, and to visit both Wonder Twins (aka Alicia R and Terri R). When in the area and if I'm in the mood for boba, I know Coo Coo's will be there to satisfy my cravings." 1
+I was very happy with the service of this company. The Jet ski rental was great and performed to its full potential. Very happy and will rent from them again. 1
+If you're ever shot in the parking lot of St. Rose Dominican, insist that the ambulance driver take you to a different hospital.\n\nBut if you want to be cared for by nurses who will forget to give you painkillers when you come out from under anesthesia after major surgery, and will expose you to infection by sending you home with a bag of drained blood dangling from the site of said surgery, then by all means, enjoy your stay.\n\nI don't know if a language barrier contributes to the stunningly poor care from the nurses at St. Rose Dominican, but it's there.\n\nWhat I witnessed here was an absolute nightmare. 0
+In addition to the dept. of health, I did complain to the hospital itself- formally and in survey form. I was also contacted by someone representing the hospital in regards to my review posted here. That was one month ago! Hey Rose! Haven't heard from ya.....\n\nThis incident happened in March. I've been waiting since for a letter updating me on the status of my complaint and a plan of corrections. For all I know, the blood is still there on the floor! \nThese were SERIOUS complaints regarding health/safety/privacy issues. I have to doubt they were even addressed until I hear otherwise. 0
+"Should be St. Rose \""""Duh\"""" Lima. \nI was born in this hospital but I will never go back. The ER was the worse I have ever experienced. I raised 4 kids did many ER visits and this was the first time I had ever needed to go. I had a colonoscopy there on Monday, the next day I started bleeding non stop. I ended up in the ER because I was beginning to lose consciousness. Failure #1, I went to the triage desk and told the nurse my Dr. sent me here because I was bleeding and was about to pass out. She gave me papers to fill out and sent me to the lobby. I couldn't even sit up or I would get dizzy. When my wife completed the paper work she called us back to her cubby hole and tried to get a blood pressure, she couldn't. I told her 3 different times I was going to pass out and her response was \""""Let's get your temperature\"""". At that point I passed out and passed blood all over the floor. Thank god my wife was there to catch me or I might have had a head injury to go with my bleeding. When I started to come to I was on a gurney in a ER stall. I could hear people talking. The Dr. was asking for a blood pressure but they couldn't get one. I knew I was alive because I could see the EKG monitor and I had a heart beat. They started 2 I.V's, one in each arm which made me freezing cold. When they did finally get a blood pressure it was 58/44. I saw the nurse one more time after that.\nFailure #2. A little while later the Dr. came back in, and this was the last time I saw him, and said I had a vasovagal reaction from seeing my own blood. What Dominican Republic Med School did he go to. My Hemoglobin went from 15.9 and dropped to 9.2. A drop of 40%. Maybe, just maybe that might be the issue of passing out.\nFailure #3. The gastroenterologist came by and ordered me to have a CT of the Abdomen and 2 fleets enemas to clean me out so he could see where I was bleeding from, while we waited for the colonoscopy team to come in. The hour or so we waited for them to come in, nothing was done. When my Dr. asked if they did the enemas, I told him no. In disgust, he said to the team, \""""this is going to be messy\"""". They asked me to roll on my side and I asked if I should take my shorts off, which I had been laying in for the past 2 1/2 hours covered in blood. The nurse just shook her head.\nFailure #4. I was admitted for 3 days until my blood pressure would come back up. With an I.V. in each arm they kept me on fluids. They only used the left arm to put the fluids in. Never flushed the right I.V. the entire time I was there. When it was time to go home, they removed both I.V.'s. This is where the failure comes in. 2 days later my arm was hurting and the vein was huge and tender. A clot had formed in the right arm where the I.V. was. I was instructed to take aspirin and apply heat to the area and it should go away. Well, it never did and now the vein which was as large as a pencil is now a shriveled up hard vein the size of a pencil lead and useless.\nThese were just the main blunders of the hospital, I guess I should be thankful I made it out alive. But as you can see I won't make the mistake of going back to St. Rose \""""Duh\"""" Lima anytime soon. I will take my chances of the 20 minute drive to Las Vegas to receive any care.\nTo be honest, the nurses on the floor were very friendly. The place was clean and although I was only given clear liquids on the last day I was there, ice chips only before that, broth never tasted so good." 0
+Worst dentist ever!!! Too many giggly stupid girls working there and not knowing what they are doing ! Over charging customers and not caring about people in pain ! Place should be shut down ! Phone calls are not returned when promised - absolute disgrace !!!!!!!! 0
+Overall we really liked the food. We started with yummy crab Rangoon to share, then I had the Singapore rice noodles which was nice & spicy. My husband had cashew chicken and it was also great. I do have to say after we took a table in the sit down part of the restaurant, we noticed 2 of the tables had food & drinks leftover from the last customers & they didn't get bused until we were paying our check & leaving. Also while we were eating, we overheard the girl taking the orders over the phone had apologized to 2 different callers for having delivered the wrong food. So I would suggest to come in & order take out rather than order delivery. Hopefully the next time we go, the tables will be bused. Overall the food came out quickly & tasted great but the service could use some work. We gave it an 8 out of 10. 1
+"Totally disappointed. This was my 4th time eating here and quite possibly my last. \n\nFirst, I ordered the speciality fried rice (The server described it as \""""the white fried rice and not the dark\"""") It came with chopped pork, chicken and whole shrimp. The shrimp had their intestinal tracks still intact. The chicken was really dry which makes me think they used old leftover pre cooked chicken. And the rice was hard and some pieces were crunchy. When fried rice gets stuck in my teeth, it's not good fried rice. \n\nI also ordered the rare beef Pho. When the server brought the plate of Jalapenos, bean sprouts, and thai basil, the jalapenos were dry and rotting, the basil came wilted and had a lot of brown spots. I asked her to change it out and she did. \n\nUsually whenever I get Pho, it comes steaming hot. Since I only saw little puff of steam, I knew I was in trouble. I went to stir it and the noodles on the bottom were still clumped together, and a small ice cube was in the noodles! I pulled it out and kept stirring the Pho to loosen the noodles. Usually when I get the rare beef, the soup cooks it because its so hot. Not this time... After I tasted it, I called the server over and asked her if she could warm it up in the microwave because it was luke warm. After 15 mins, the little old lady in the back came out with the Pho and said that if I order rare beef it will stay rare. I told her that was fine, but I didnt want cold soup. \n\nWhen I got the Pho back, I could tell she just boiled the hell out of it because it was full of floaters from the cooked blood from the rare beef. It just looked disgusting. I couldnt eat it, and asked for my check. Instead of making things better, the server just gave me the check and I paid 25.00 for NOTHING. (I did drink my Thai tea) \n\nThere was a total lack of service. There was only one other person during my entire visit. Nobody ever really checked on my table. And it was hard to get the servers attention when I needed something.\n\n\nI am really surprised at the quality of the food, because their sister restaurant Da Lat is outstanding. I thnk the manager or chef at Da Lat needs to pay Jasmine a visit...." 0
+So the boba here is good, depending on who makes it. The food is hit or miss depending on what time of day you get it. I usually get Pad Thai here and sometimes it's fantastic, sometimes you wonder what the hell they put in it. Needless to say, I got food poisoning this last time around so I think I'll just stick to the boba. Other than that, the staff is pretty cool. It'll do in a pinch. 0
+Their Vietnamese dishes are on point; vermicelli, pho, and rice plates. The smoothies are also on point. Everything else, from what I've tried; Chinese dishes (orange chicken, lemon chicken, shumai), Thai dishes (curry, pad thai), aren't all that great. The spring rolls, egg rolls, pork buns and sesame balls are pretty awesome too. 1
+service were ok,, food was horrible 0
+Ok i walked in to this place while i was out there for a business trip and was in need of a cut bad i'm usually really picky about who cuts my hair (because its really thick and curly and can look really bad if cut wrong) but i had a big meeting at a casino and needed to look my best. So this women named Kat came up and asked me what i needed and how i liked my hair cut i gave her a general overview of what i liked and asked her to cut it how she would like it, well needless to say when she was done it looked great. There are people who learn to cut hair and then there are people who have natural talent to cut hair and kat was born to style hair thank you, you did an amazing job. I'll be see you for another trim next time im in town. 1
+I have lived in this area forever and can recall when this little place opened. It was exciting to have a restaurant in the area. After all these years I can say I still feel that same enthusiasm.\n\nPros: The food overall is tasty and the menu is much better from what it had been in the past in my opinion. Prices are rather reasonable even off happy hour. Service has always been good. This is an area that can be tricky since it seems the bartender is also in charge of waiting on the tables in the restaurant.\n\nCons: The only real con is that this is clearly a bar that has tables for customers who may want to eat, Originally there was a separation between the bar and the restaurant. I do not necessarily mind this, but I could see some turned off by it. \n\nI definitely plan on hitting up this spot more often. especially when the NFL comes back. 1
+It's cheap pizza, what can you say. Nothing to write home about. I miss Gheppetos back home. PJ is like dominoes or Pizza Hut. Nothing to great. The bread sticks were pretty good though. Nice and soft. 0
+Worst customer service, worst quality, Papa Johns - that's what Papa Johns should change their slogan to. 0
+Quick flight to Vegas? Want to go in the air and land in under an hour? hahahahaa... Well if you did that you would find yourself here.\n\nI flew in for my bday not too long ago and it was hilarious. Slot machines in an airport? hahahahahha ONLY VEGAS DUDE!\n\nWe had to walk alot since we were SO lost, it was SO crowded, and the shuttle we got on to get to our hotel TOOK FOREVER! We had no idea how to get outside to get on the shuttle and the shuttle itself was a nightmare. \n\nNext time ask everyone and their mom how to get out to the cabs. Then cab it. Remember everyone! CAB IT! Screw the shuttle! 0
+Slot machines! In an airport! Show booking concierge! In an Airport!\n\nExcept the layout SUCKS MAJORLY. Why on earth should anyone have to take any kind of shuttle in a midsized airport? It's beyond me. But it's really cool taking off and landing with views of the strip.\n\nI am a world traveler, and LAS is a damned decent airport. Make sure you don't come too early, though, because if you get bored, you WILL end up using the slot machines. 1
+OK you can gamble here but the retail/dining is a total, TOTAL suck fest and even though they have tons of land in Vegas the airport feels cramped and small: more like oakland then los angeles. It is spared the one star because of the very convenient location. 0
+In a nutshell, you're getting a new United terminal with free wifi (yay!) and handfuls and handfuls of slot machines, but at the cost of slim pickings for places to eat (nay!). \n\nIn an extremely hungry state, I walked up and down the terminal today to avoid eating lunch at Burke in a Box (way too greasy) and decided a Chicago style hot dog at Jody Maroni's would do. $11.26 bought me that hot dog plus a Mrs. Fields' cookie and Gatorade. Overpriced, but should I be surprised? 0
+"One crazy place. The are 2 separate buildings. Terminals A, B, C are in one... and D (United only) is wayyyy out there where a tram/trolley picks you up at the B/C section. If you had to go from the end of C to B or A, you'll realize how long Terminal C is. Shopping? Not a lot of amazing souvenir stores. I thought there would be more. Clang clang clang of lots of slot machines greet you everywhere. I have to say, since there isn't much \""""shopping\"""" to do, it's the only other entertainment available. The food courts and restaurants are so-so. \n\nIf they could increase the lighting some, maybe it wouldn't seem so dreary." 0
+I would like to know why all the good restaurants are by the baggage claim rather than where you are waiting for your flight? When I land I want to get my luggage and get the hell out of there. On the other hand I always like to get to the airport plenty early and relax and get something to eat. The only restaurants near our gate were not very good and stopped serving breakfast at ten AM. Rules made by some over educated idiot that has never eaten lunch at ten in the morning in his life. Life sucks then you get on your airplane. 0
+Flashback around 10 years ago. My first trip to Vegas. Imagine the amazement of this place and what was going to await me when I get to the Strip. Amazed at how the airport looked with the flashing lights and marquees and the slot machines going off. \n\nFlashforward to now after a few more trips and to this week, my latest trip there. The place needs a new overhall. They spent a shitload of money on the new City Center in Vegas on the strip but they can't seem to spend money on the airport, which looks the same and still has the same everything that this place had when I first started going to Vegas. Seriously, change things up a little. Make it more pleasing to the eyes. Hell, a new paint job would do wonders! Not really asking for an SFO type overhall. Just update the place a little. Please? 0
+As an Oregonian, I'm a HUGE fan of our Portland International Airport. However, I can say that Vegas' peeps have a pretty nice airport. \n\nWhat I like about McCarran:\n\n* It's a huge airport\n\n* Slot machines!\n\n* Cute shops.\n\n* Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf!\n\nWhat I don't like about McCarran:\n\nThe garbage claim..I meant the baggage claim area is a bit depressing. I think either is the lighting or just the atmosphere made it look like an interrogation room area. 1
+In an unbelievable 30 minutes, we traveled from The Hotel, cabbed it over to the airport, checked in (with a line) at Southwest Airlines, went through security and were at our gate. I've got to love leaving Vegas on a Monday! 1
+Play the slots right and you can make enough money to buy food and drink at this airport. Seriously, last time I was here I won $25 (could have walked away with more if it wasn't for that Star Wars slot machine, damn you Darth Vader) and that was enough to buy me a dinner while waiting for my connecting flight to JFK.\n\nHaven't flown into Vegas in a while and I am pleased with the upgrades.\n\nI'm pretty sure LAS was one of the first airports to offer complimentary wifi throughout the airport. That wifi is the only thing in town that truly is free. 1
+Meh. Its confusing to try and find where to be picked up by a private party, I felt like I walked 4 miles to get from y gate to the parking garage despite the ease of the moving walkways. I rather fly into Vegas than drive from my home in SoCal, but I wish the Airport was a little more user-friendly. 0
+This is one of my favorite airports for a number of reasons, ranging to the fact that the staff is pretty friendly to the number of options most terminals have as far as shops are concerned. It does a really high volume, but the lines move pretty smoothly as long as travelers are on top of what they are supposed to do. 1
+this is a very fast, affordable airport. it has a lot of connections. those things alone make it a good airport in my book. it's convenient to the strip and downtown. it's easy to navigate and clean. the giant horny toad sculpture is so much fun to take a picture with. 1
+This is one of the better airports in my opinion. (Hey a huge leap better than LAX which I usually have to fly out of!)\n\nMcCarran has free WiFi, it's clean, easy to navigate, lots of shops/boutiques and places to eat. There's a great selection of places to drink and slot machines everywhere. \n\nThe last time I flew in to McCarran, my friend's flight was delayed from Dallas (who I was supposed to meet there) so I ended up waiting nearly four hours for her inside the airport and the wait was extremely pleasant.\n\nI didn't take a taxi out of here, so I can't comment on that, I took a shuttle and that is pretty fast too\n\nMy departure from McCarran was pleasant too. The TSA line at McCarran is extremely fast to get through (compared to LAX) and I like watching their funny videos they have (Elvis going through the TSA line and such like). The TSA agents are friendly enough.\n\n. 1
+"Normally, I wouldn't write a review about an airport. But, because it's Vegas, this airport is... uh... special.\n\nIt all started two days prior when my lady friend got pick-pocketed on the strip. I heard later that Las Vegas has the biggest crime rate of any city in America. Whether that is true or not is up to what you read, I guess, but it makes sense for this story. After contacting the airline and the police, we were told that we could make it through security, but it would be tricky, and to arrive two hours early.\n\nSo, we showed up three hours early. Being Las Vegas, it's both very hot, and very booze-soaked. I had been nauseous throughout a lot of the trip, why, I still do not know. Something to do with the heat, the eat, and the alcohol turning everything sideways.\n\nWe waited in line to have our ID's checked; both of us with single carry on bags. I went first since I had a good ID. She went after me and simply and plainly told the TSA agent. \""""I have no ID, here is the police report\"""".\n\n\n***SUPERVISOR TO GATE THREE***\n\nMy heart sank.\n\nLuckily the supervisor was pretty laid back. He got on the phone with some mystery government official on the other end, and in a few short minutes, and after a few brief questions politely queried at the side of gate three, we were on our way. Two hours early.\n\nDue to the security hangup, the TSA supervisor allowed us to cut in line and we ended up waiting for the plane to arrive for about 2.5 hours. I took a few walks through the makeshift casinos to alleviate my sickness from the stress and other aforementioned contributing factors, but by the time we got on the plane and got in the sky, the nausea was gone, and we were home free." 1
+This is a very well run airport, but the security line can get way too long. The food choices in the terminals is just ok. 1
+For a city that embodies glitz and glamor, you would think the airport would be a little bit nicer. Out of all the places I have flown in and out of, I think the Vegas airport is one of my least favorite airports. \n\nDismal food choices, cramped conditions, and an abundance of slot machines makes this place a horrible spot to be stuck in. Looking out the windows during my layover to CA, I remembered the food I had on my last trip. Wonderful, over the top and memorable, my mouth began to water. Here I looked around the airport and what did I end up settling for....Sabarro. Ick. The charging stations were packed so I had to find a outlet on the wall and sit on the floor and the inside of the airport is just a poor reflection of what Las Vegas is. When you fly into Nashville, you get the feeling of Country Music or even Providence you are greeted with ocean feelings. You get nothing at the Vegas airport.\n\nThe only thing that I do like about this airport is maybe Ethels....if I want chocolate and that Southwest has a hub here. 0
+It is time for a major overhaul of this airport. It was great in the early 80's, and I am sure was quite modern. Now, it looks it's age and is in need of a major renovation. It would also be much better if it was more clear as to where you were going, and how you will get there. Unless you know that you need to take the tram to the main terminal you will not know that you need to do so to get your bags. If you have done it more than once, then no big deal. The baggage claim is very spacious and plenty of room, however it would be better if there was more information for you to know where to get your bags from rather than following all the same people from your flight and see where they go. I also wish the food shops were a little nicer as well, but again a major renovation will take care of a lot of that. 0
+After seeing a lot of airports and going through a lot of security checks, I've decided that LAS is the one of the best airports on the west coast. Check-in is always under 15 minutes if you don't bring crazy stuff in your bag and remember to take your laptop out. It's easy to navigate. There are a lot of places to eat, and plenty of places to charge your phone/laptop. AND FREE WI-FI! :] 1
+I may be biased since I'm not a huge fan of Vegas, but this airport is obnoxious, slow, and inefficient. I avoid it whenever possible. 0
+flew in an out of international terminal or terminal 2. Very sub par, they need to finish the new international terminal very soon cause this one does not have much to offer accept a shorter wait for a cab. 0
+Being the airport of Las Vegas I guess I expected a little bit more from this arport. I love the idea of having slots in the terminals for that last ditch effort to cash in a big win, but really there is not much else to this airport.\n\nOne good thing is that the airport offers free wifi. That's pretty much it.\n\nFood is pretty sparse from my experience. A lot of the service desks were shut down and people were just kind of huddled everywhere because there wasn't much room. It's just kind of a dank room you're in. I know airports aren't glitzy, but this place could use a good scrub down.\n\nMaybe they want the airport to be as seedy as the reputation of it's strip has? If that's the case then they sure are doing a great job. 0
+As if losing all your money on the strip from gambling, expensive restaurants, and pricey shopping didn't hurt enough...you leave Las Vegas through a neglected airport with filthy bathrooms, poor dining options and limited seating. I know it is just a port of entry/departure but dang, couldn't the hotels chip in a tiny bit to make a good impression for travelers? I added one bonus star for their no - smoking enforcement. 0
+Disgusting. Going to this airport is like going to the shittiest casino ever. It smells, looks and acts like a shitty casino. The good news is that if you're in Vegas for the first time the airport gets you ready for what you're in for. Lots of smoke, lots of slot machines, lots of badly dressed people and lots of bad tattoo choices. If I could upgrade this review by a half star for the awesome people watching, I would. 0
+Reviewing airports? Guess I was compelled to after being yelled at by the annoying, power tripping, airport staff lady who thought it was okay to bark at anyone trying to avoid her escalator line control on the way up to the TSA security line. For a city dependent on people dumping their money on the strip, you'd think they'd up their efforts to provide a better gateway and experience to their patrons.\n\nThen again, the airport is okay at best most of the time especially when you think about the trainwreck that JFK & LAX can be. McCarran doesn't seem that bad anymore. Talk about low standards.\n\nArriving at McCarran is usually a smooth affair, the walk to the heavily advertised, spam filled baggage claim can be pretty fast even in the narrow corridors throughout the airport. Getting a taxi or shuttle is straightforward and the airport shuttle to the car rental center is a breeze & really convenient.\n\nLeaving is bit more difficult. Crowded check in terminals with not much space to move, long TSA lines, and not enough seating at the gates which are probably too close to one another. However, these complaints are all pretty trivial since it could be far worse in my past experience. 0
+As if the airport wasn't ugly enough and the layout both annoying and tedious, McCarran had to assault our eardrums the entire time we were waiting at our gate with loud pop-twang country dog crap. And they chose the worst of it too. I had to reattach my ears when I got back to Portland, because they pretty much quit on me and walked away with a suitcase after being subjected to that torture. The passenger clearly on a ton of meth (don't ask me how the TSA didn't notice) following us around with her tongue out didn't help either.\n\nAt least the security was nearly empty and quick as a beat. That was about the only good thing. 0
+Whoa...... International??? This tiny, efficient airport does not have much more to offer than that. No restaurants, a few cheap shops. I guess they know all the action is on the outside, so why try??? :) But, it does have slot machines in the middle of the airport - now there's something you don't see every day! 0
+Only Vegas can have an airport like this - celebrity cameos on the TSA security screens, bars and slot machines all along the terminals, and taxi's galore lined up outside to sweep tourists efficiently out of the terminal and into the casinos. The only reason I gave this airport 4 stars is that there is still the lingering smell of smoke in certain places and due to the popularity, security lines can be very long. 1
+THAT WAS EASY\n\nI love flying into McCarren. I feel like the staff here are friendlier than some airports; plus it's big and clean and easy to get around.\n\nAND we can gamble while waiting for the flight! We actually didn't want to gamble this time. We wanted to charge our phones. There was a charging station but it was standing area and we had comfy seats at our gate. There was an outlet on the floor to plug our chargers into but it wasn't working. \n\nWe didn't have time to check out any of the food or bars but saw quite a few options. Lucky for us, Virgin allowed us to move to an earlier flight and we didn't spend much time in the airport! 1
+"I've been to Vegas a few times now, and with every time I learn or experience something new (i.e. : not good) with the airport. \n\nThe last time my husband and I were out there, we learned there are just some things you take for granted - like cleanliness. Bring a lot of hand sanitizer to bathe in, because you'll feel gross after your time in this place. Plan on spending a lot of time in line, since no one appears to be in any hurry, even if you flight is leaving in 20 minutes and you've been in line for the past hour. Also, if your hotel offers a shuttle (like a lot of them do), take it. Every time we've been here I was worried we were going to be abducted by a weird, wayward cab driver.\n\nThe tram is ok, it's no too hard to navigate, but everything else is a big ol' mess. It never fails : attempting to find a place to eat soon turns into a major quandary.\n\nAlso : stay away from the California Kitchen or Baja Grill if you want to get a quick bite to eat. The workers could care less about food safety and keeping things, shall we say, \""""sanitary.\"""" Gross." 0
+"This airport sucks. You would think workers would know what to do or know where everything is considering that it's an international airport. Nope. Who say's, \""""I'm not sure\"""" and walks away? Really? Seriously, it's a guessing game here. Our flight home was in the late hours of the night. We came into the airport pretty early and the line was mildly short. My bf tried to check us in but it froze on him. Wtf man! He tried finding a worker from the airport but no one was available. I mean no one was there. He tried asking for help from the workers at Hawaiian Air and they didn't help either. He finally found one after searching for at least ten minutes. By this time, the line for the bag check in got longer. Thank goodness I was standing in line already, or so I thought. After the first worker walked away, my bf found another guy (another 10 or 15 minutes wait) and this one told us to stand in the shorter line because we didn't check in properly. We were finally relieved that someone knew what they were doing. Yea right... Mind you, that short line or the line I was in had no sign of what each line was for. \n\nWe moved to the shorter line which only had two couples. OHH MUH GAWD! We stood in line for 45 minutes. Everyone who came after us on the other line had bypassed us. Not only did the airport worker screw us over, the Hawaiian Airline workers also screwed us over by making us wait 45 minutes. The only reason why they started helping us was because I yelled out for everyone to hear that all of us had been waiting for 45 minutes. I got a reply back from the Hawaiian Air worker; \""""please be patient, we are busy\"""". I never ever yell out in public places but it was just too much for me. We finally got checked in and had only 20 minutes to spare before they opened the gates for our flight. \n\nLuckily for me I hated Las Vegas. I probably won't come back unless it's something important. And since I won't be back, I won't have to deal with this airport. Thanks for ruining the end of my vacation McCarran International Airport and Hawaiian Air workers." 0
+I love the new terminal!! more organized and modern.. However, they need to put more coffee shops/restaurants 1
+This airport is hell. Dirty, hot and smelly. Men's bathroom had multiple broken toilets with trash overflowing. Their charging stations are a joke. Either broken or 50 people to an outlet. Pray that you only have the slightest layover. 0
+Poker Face is the name of a kiosk shop in terminal D that is owned by Valor LLC. \n\nNEVER buy anything there. It's all overpriced and you can get the same stuff for a 1/3 of the price at Wild Gecko just down the terminal. They also charge you a 2% up charge for CC purchases. They don't take any returns or do refunds so it feels like a typical scam shop but Ill give them a chance to redeem themselves. \n\nTheir number is 702-730-0090. \nThe two contacts on the receipt are: \ndavidpokerfacelv@gmail.com and\nrockefrost@gmail.com\n\n Ill check with the BBB and see if there are any complaints and ill update this review. \n\nAvoid it fellow travelers!! 0
+Old, dirty and disorganized! The security lines and baggage claim areas are horribly overcrowded. Service is slow. Tear it down and start over! 0
+I don't understand the layout of this place. With all the revenue coming into this city you'd think their airport would be more upscale and clean. I've seen bus stations that are cleaner. I fly Southwest a lot and it's pure chaos in the C terminal. People are lined up to get on in the same small place people are getting off. The main artery is a huge mess only further complied by the fact they put slot machines in the way. I'm constantly being bumped into and pushed coming and going. The TSA, as always isn't very efficient and as mush as they think they have line control... they don't. There is a a general lack of seating at the food courts as well.\n\nPro Tip: If you have a flight out of the B gates, use the upstairs C and D gate TSA and cross over. The B and A gate lines are always longer. 0
+"You know you're in Vegas when there are slot machines at the airport. \n\nThis one of the few airports that gets you excited upon off-boarding the plane. There's the distinct sound of bell chimes from the slot machines in the air as you gravitate towards them as if you were hypnotized. Well, it has that effect on the Wifey, but not me. *coughs, coughs*\n\nYou see the big \""""Welcome To Las Vegas\"""" sign inside the terminal as you approach the baggage claim area and you get more excited at what lies ahead. \n\nThe layout of the airport is pretty basic and easy to navigate. They even have free shuttles provided to take you to the car rental facility just a few miles from the airport; 420 seconds according to the shuttle driver from either direction.\n\nAnd the FREE Wi-Fi is a lot stronger and better compared to SFO's Wi-Fi." 1
+I have been to this airport so many times the past year not because I am an party animal or a gambler. I just happen to be Southwest frequent flyer, and Southwest just happens to put me here waiting for my connecting flight so many times. \n\nThis airport is Small and OLD. It is really really old. I am more used to it now, but the first time I got there. I was scared for a second. The restrooms are old, too. I hope they renovate this airport soon. The city should spend some tax money from all the Casino on this airport!!!!\n\nThere are slot machines everywhere, but I don't see that many people actually play. I never did, so I have no feelings towards that. I'm neither bothered by it. They do have few food options like Nathan's burger or sandwiches and hot dog. There is, by the way, a good chocolate store in the middle of the airport if you want to get some gifts or just get your chocolate fix here. It's not cheap. But good chocolate is never cheap anyway. \n\nEven it's very old, but everything is pretty well organized. All the signs are clear. And the line for getting a cab is long but super fast and super organized. No need to bump into anyone to fight for taxi, just get in line, the staff will tell you exactly what to do and where to go. Thumbs up!\n\nThere's also shuttles to most of the hotels. I believe it is $7 per person. It's very convenient. 0
+The party starts as soon as you get off your plane. Slot machines all over the airport. Either go broke or win before you get to your hotel. It was very easy to navigate in McCarran. Everything was marked so you shouldn't get lost or anything. It was easy to catch a shuttle as well. 1
+"This place is overcrowded, dingy, and old. At least the \""""C\"""" terminal is... it looks like it was built for a time when Las Vegas got far fewer visitors, because it looks thrown together, with about every chain restaurant they could find. Nothing looks local at all.\n\nStay away from the Sammy Hagar Beach Bar & Grill. Food was subpar, pico de gallo looked about 2 weeks old, and the lime on my Corona was brown - it's pretty clear they let their food sit out." 0
+Where to begin.. Security lines are the worst here, they're so slow and ALWAYS seem to be long.\n\nTerminal 1 is so outdated, its all carpet and there is slot machines everywhere, it's true Vegas. Terminal 3 is a lot more modern with comfortable seats while waiting for your flight. There's a few slots around, not as much as Terminal 1 though. Nothing exciting at this airport. There's almost no electrical plug ins at either Terminal too.\n\nIf you're a vegan it will be basically impossible to eat here. I had to make a bunch of modifications for my meal at Chophouse Brewery. I suggest eating before coming.\n\nI've been to this airport multiple times and its just not that great.. At least there's free WiFi. 0
+"Pros: It's an airport, people need to use them\nCons: Everything else\nI changed planes in Terminal 3 and was surprised by how dirty the entire area was. There were little pieces of paper and bits of food on every square foot of the carpeting. The restroom looked like it had cooties. There was an attendant \""""cleaning\"""", she did not wipe the standing water off the sinks and the floors appeared to never have been mopped. Three of the six water faucets did not work.\nAm not sure what the attendant was doing, maybe just pushing the trash can around. Other attendants in the main areas were clustered around talking. Yea, I know it is dirty work, but the alternative is the filthy airport they run there. \nAn employee told me \""""it's all about the slot machines\"""". So if you want to play slots on a layover in a dirty environment, go for it. I will be using another aiport for layovers in the future." 0
+It's a meh kinda airport. It's older and large for no reason. Takes forever to get your bags, at least from American Airlines. Waiting for a bag at the airport is the OPPOSITE of what you want when you're ready to hit the strip.\n\nAlso when I just checked, there were no Uber cars available. WTF?! I had never seen this on my Uber screen. I thought it was a mistake. Usually iUber shows at least one car maybe 6-15 minutes away. Absolutely nothing. Maybe this airport doesn't allow Uber... I'm not up on the latest Las Vegas news. 0
+Die Bewertung bezieht sich auf Terminal 1. das ist mit Abstand der schlechteste Terminal den ich je gesehen habe. Ekliger Teppich \u00fcberall. Es gibt au\u00dfer beim \u00fcberteuerten Starbucks keine M\u00f6glichkeit etwas zu essen. Einen Food Court gibt es nicht. Es gibt zwei mager best\u00fcckte Zeitungsl\u00e4den. Einfach nur ein Witz! Eine Bar zum betrinken gibts hier zwar doch die ist geschlossen... 0
+worst flights of my life.\n\ncramped, dirty, stinky seats. dirty man who wreaked of b.o. sat next to me while i tried to eat a hamburger.. which didn't exactly work. staff was rude and flight was miserable.\n\ni have flown SW many times. after the last experience, i will never be back. virgin america, here i come. 0
+I absolutely LOVE Southwest Airlines. Many of you already know about the 2 free bags, low prices, and great service. Something however that shocked me was when I needed to cancel my flight, they made it such hassle free. All I remember was before with AA that I went through such loop holes to try to cancel a flight and they charged me fees on top of overprices tickets. But with Southwest, I was able to call the night before to cancel my flight and they send me a confirmation right away. I just used those credits to rebook another flight and I got the low prices offered on the site and there was no charge to rebook. Excellent service and motto. I will always fly southwest if I can! 1
+If you watch Mad Men, you notice that only upper crust, ubber wealthy people use to ride on airplanes. It was a major luxury to be able to spend that much to get around. Then coming back to the present time... it's still a luxury to be able to fly, however, it's more of a necessity now. Especially, when driving to LV from SF takes way too long for my taste. Plus, time is money! \n\nI've traveled to and from Las Vegas many times and the service is always pretty good. It's been on time, the lines move smoothly and efficiently, and the overhead compartments for my luggage is pretty easy to take care of. I don't have any complaints. And this time, we arrived 15 minutes early to LV, which is good because time is money, honey. 1
+southwest is starting to not be as good as it used to be. i seem to be delayed on 80% of the flights i take!\ni probably wont stop flying them cuz they still are the cheapest (usually). so, i guess you get what you pay for! 0
+I fly Southwest a lot, but the past few trips have been extremely frustrating. They used to always be on time, lately they are constantly delayed. I have to think they've changed something with their management. This delayed stuff used to be the exception, now it's the norm. Time to switch to another carrier? 0
+A word of caution. Try not to fly this airline coming out of Las Vegas to (anywhere) a day or two after New Year's! The line we were all in had at least 400 people in it standing outside...in the chilly air....with all your luggage. Not good! 0
+My Flight from Phoenix to Vegas was delayed by over an hour. A few days later and our return flight was delayed also... WTF? I've flown SWA extensively for work but they are making me reconsider. What happened to the best on-time performance.\n\nAlso on the flight here no drink service on the flight due to turbulence. There were a few bumps but c'mon it was a flight to Vegas.!!! I have experienced much worse and still got a coke or beer. Also the flight attendants had ZERO personality. That makes up for a lot (cattle car boarding, packing us in like sardines, dealing with airport security, etc)\n\nYou have work to do SWA... 0
+Seems to me like Southwest Airlines is reverting back to there disastrous quality of service they had for the first several years after their inception. In the last year this airline has plummeted to each flight I'm on having a negative attribute such as but not limited to a delay, broken seat, luggage delay, broken tray table or worst of all, a cancellation. I'll allow them to have two stars, for now, because they're attempting to perfect their paperless ticketing system but they better get their act together imeadiately or I'll be asking my vendors to choose a different airline. 0
+I would give southwest zero stars if I could. Let me just say this is a review of southwest as a whole and not individual airports .Here's the story of the travel day from hell. I started off in New Mexico my first flight had been delayed 3 different times even before I had gotten to the airport. Thank goodness for those super helpful flight update texts . Seeing that I wasn't going to be leaving NM till very late at night if ever I decided to change my flight. Apparently that was a really bad move on my part. I arrived at the airport two hours before my flight which was supposed to be boarding at 4:30. Once at my gate I see that my flight is now delayed to 5:10. No big f-ing deal , oh just the small issue of the connecting flight that is supposed to board at 5:20 in Vegas .Surprise surprise we finally land in Vegas at 5:40 and I have to run from gate c7 to gate c25. Not only did the guy give me attitude about me being late he wouldn't let me on the plane even though he let two other people down to the plane. At this point I now have to walk up to the counter to discuss what they are going to do about me missing a flight because one of their other flights made me miss my current one. I seriously lost my shit at the counter and started crying like a big baby. They end up issuing me a new ticket once they figured out it was their fault I missed my connection. I go back down the terminal looking like a wreck and head to my new gate. My new boarding time is 8:25, but guess what ! After sitting at the gate for 10 mins the computer monitor announces that flight is now delayed till 10 . Ok then , fine this is nothing new I guess I'm just going to spend all damn day at the airport. But wait it gets so much better !!! It's just been announced that the flight will be delayed till 10:30. The airplane\nIs siting out on the Tarmac but now we have to wait for a crew . At this point have now told my roommate 5 different times she should pick me up from the Phoenix airport . Oh by the way I'm writing this review while still sitting in the southwest terminal at the gate. It's starting to look like I'm never going to get back to Arizona . I'm seriously wondering what the hell the delays are all about ! As far as I can tell there's no awful weather heading for Phoenix or Las Vegas. Let me just say don't fly this airline , don't waste your money. I could've driven home by now. Lastly Southwest get your shit together this is embarrassing! 0
+For an airline today, southwest is pretty good.\nThe free bags (2 per person) are a very nice bonus.\nIf you took 2 bags for each leg of the trip, that would be $100 per person on any other flight! \n\nYou can tell the workers love working for southwest and are some of the funniest flight attendants around! 1
+Southwest people suck they didn't let me in when I was right at the door and it was still 10 mins before boarding time. They were too rude and lazy to do their job and let the passengers make their flight. Even their lost and found crew can't even do their jobs right in finding lost items because they said they don't throughly clean their planes after each service. I can't believe how rude the crew is and I will make sure a lot of people don't either. 0
+I used to love Southwest Airlines but lately they aren't getting it for my travel. While they used to tout being one of the most on time airlines now I cannot remember the last time I was not delayed.\n\nI really like their gate attendants, flight attendants, and their whole philosophy on flying BUT if you cannot get me their on time then I can't continue to use you. Because Southwest stacks their flights so close if one flight is delayed you are almost guaranteed to miss the next one.\n\nUnfortunately the last 5 flights I have had with them have been either delayed or canceled. I cannot use them for business any more because of the importance of being on time so I only use them for the short hauls and family trips.\n\nThe one good thing I can say is that when I called their customer service, they owned that they have had some issues with their on time performance and that they are making changes. They were very friendly and said they wanted to earn our business back SO I hope that I can update this review later on and say things have improved. 0
+Wow, very classy! I was told terminal 3 opened about 6 months go and I must say that it is very well done and makes travel fun! Don't fall or he lot machines though! \n\nWhile this airport I still under construction, (what airport isn't) it is still a big improvement from my last visit to Vegas!\n\nIf only United would have been on time I would had given a 5 star experience!!!!\n\nAfter experiencing LAX, it's easy to appreciate a well thought-out design! 1
+"Organizers of this facility really did a superb job by assembling all rental companies together under one roof with a free transportation from the airport. That where the \""""superb job\"""" ends. Now prepare for the DMV experience of a large metropolitan City. Expect to spend hours standing online to rent a car. Avoid at all costs!! Take taxi from airport and order the car to your hotel." 0
+Alamo is f****** stupid. I booked a car for Las Vegas to drive back home. But they only accept major credit cards for dropping off at another location. And because I didn't check THEIR debit card policy on THEIR website (booked through Expedia) they just kept saying I should have looked at their website or I should've booked directly with them. Well shouldn't you make sure your third party booking sites are giving people all relevant information. Now I'm in line somewhere else because I didn't bring any of my credit cards. What a complete waste of my time on my super short trip. And thanks Alamo employees for standing there and being completely incompetent and pretty much telling me it's my fault for booking through a through Expedia. You suck. You too Expedia. 0
+I usually enjoy Starbucks if I want a sit-down breakfast alone away from home. The Starbucks at Von's Plaza is too tiny to expect to get seating, so I took my business to Einstein's next door. Guess what? Same problem: tiny seating area. However, I think Einstein's gets slightly less traffic, so I was able to get a table.\n\nAlthough Einstein's definitely has many more food options and therefore a bigger breakfast selection, I think Starbucks wins the breakfast sandwich contest. Theirs is hotter and tastes better. Einstein's turkey sausage sandwich was bland and the cheese wasn't even melted. Bleh. 0
+It's a dirty location with a foul smell of piss inside. From my short visit it's apparent their main clientele are transient. 0
+I've used other lawyers for my accidents before and I can definitely say that CPK takes off the edge of the accident the minute I talk to them. They think of everything and they make sure I get checked up with a chiropractor. I've always been happy with their service each time. My husband has taken speed tickets to them a few times and so does some of his friends. I love that I don't have to deal with the stress. 1
+Craig P Kenny & Associates are, by far, the BEST in town!! Not only am I impressed by their ability to negotiate and dramatically reduce my fines, but I am also pleased by the professionalism of their staff. They answered my many questions with patience and tact. \n\nThe process was very easy. I pay a small fee, they do all the work and go to court, then I pay off my fines. They even follow up with emails describing the payment options in detail. \n\nI learned about CPK through a friend and I am happily referring all my coworkers, friends, and family members. Where else can you work less and save more money?! 1
+terrible service. all five of us genuinely felt that we were being racially discriminated against. and the food wasn't good either.\n\ndry salmon, flavorless ramen, small portions. no water refills at all. \ncheck, please? 0
+Awesome. So my friend found this place his last time in Vegas. I was a bit skeptical about the place....I mean it's in the California Hotel on the old strip...not exactly what you think about when you think good eats.But I do remember folks on here talking about a Hawaiian place, so I was hoping this was it. \n\nBINGO!!!!! This place is money!!\n\nMy friends ordered the Korean BBQ Chicken and I decided to be different and get the Garlic Chicken with Gravy. So each order comes plate style....meaning it came with rice, macaroni salad and HUGE amounts of chicken. \n\nSo there is no waiter service and everything is boxed up like you are getting it to-go. This was cool as they were able to serve lots of people in a short amount of time.\n\nThe Korean BBQ was spicy and had great flavor. The Garlic Chicken w/Gravy wasn't as flavorful but was still good. I really liked the kimchi here but unfortunately it was an add on item. I thought the macaroni salad was a bit salty. 1
+Was surprised how many Hawaiian natives are praising this place. The mixed plate and Poke were both drowned in sauce to the point that the meal was ruined. It didn't taste like anything I've had in Hawaii, but was fascinated by this strange hotel named after California and filled with Hawaiians. There's a book on the hotel's history and its connection to Hawaii. I also went to try the Shave Ice at the ice cream shop next door, but the machine was broken. What a bust! 0
+"I worked downstairs at \""""The Market Street Cafe\"""" during the graveyard shift. I was not aware of this place in the begining. As time went on, former islanders would talk about this place and that the food was great. So as a skeptic, I went on my day off. I was in for a surprise! Not only is the food great...but their portions are generous! I really recommend the Korean Beef and Korean chicken combo! I watch the servers pass with the bowls of saimin, yet my friends tell me that \""""it's the REGULAR\"""" then I see a much larger bowl...\""""THATS the LARGE!\"""" All in all, I recommend \""""Aloha Specialties\""""" 1
+Over hyped, food doesn't have that much taste, but it is a long wait! 0
+If you like local Hawaiian food, this is the place to go. Comfort food for islanders and islanders-at-heart. 1
+Aloooha!\n\nAlright back to writing reviews from our roadtrip. I think all the reviews hit the mark with this restaurant...esp if you're a local from the HI....it's no Zippy's but when in Vegas, will take it.\n\nStaying in the California Hotel aka the 9th island, it was great having a place like this to go to especially if you've been on the mainland for quite some time. Got myself a spam musubi and the aloha bento special...definitely not a place to go to if you're on a diet...was laden with fat, sodium and grease like any good ole spam can and made with aloha.\n\nJust remember, this place is technically separate and independent functioning from the hotel so CASH ONLY...no DEBIT, no CREDIT, and you can't charge to your room..it was also super hard finding an ATM around the hotel and the only one I could find is the one downstairs between the main lobby and the entrance to the casinos. 1
+Saw the high Yelp reviews for this place, and we were staying in the adjoining Main Street Station, so we ended up in here for dinner one night. We got there around 7, and there was a line of maybe a dozen folks ahead of us.\n\nI had the saimin (good, but nothing special), as well as the garlic chicken. GF got the combo plate that had Korean beef and chicken, along with the obligatory rice and macaroni salad. This isn't fine dining by any stretch - presentation isn't really a concern, and we're not talking about any crazy complimentary flavors or subtle undertones or anything. Portions are large - GF and I could easily have just split the combo plate and been more than full. Solid, stick-to-your-ribs, Hawaiian style food. The beef and chicken were solid, maybe a bit fatty, but that's to be expected.\n\nCash only was a bit of a surprise, but fortunately I hadn't handed over all my money on the blackjack tables.\n\nThis is one of those places that looks like a hole in the wall, but looks like it's always packed. Large portions and great bang for the buck. Not amazing food, but a great value, especially if you're craving Hawaiian style. 1
+Great local food!! If you have a need to get your Hawaii fix in this is the place!! The aloha bento is best, also try the Korean chicken! 1
+Yes! I was happy and will be back again and again! \n\nStarting with very friendly service, the experience was a good one from the beginning. \n\nLocated in the California Hotel on the upper level above the Casino, the Aloha Specialties Restaurant will be a place I visit for a comforting meal now and then. Both, my dinner buddy and I had the Teriyaki Salmon with White Rice and macaroni salad. We added a couple of over easy fried eggs and boom.. delicious! :) \n\nEasy ordering at the front counter from the cashier style system.. order, they give you a number, you choose a table, they bring you your food. The delivery was with a smile and was pretty fast. Food was generous in portion and flavors were great. For the two of us with both dinners and 2 bottles of water.. around $25 before tax. Not bad at all.. we were both full. So if you are in the area, and want some delicious grub, drop in to Aloha Specialties Restaurant! Happy Eating! 1
+food not hot, no flavor. people were nice. 0
+Once upon a time, this place was the mecca for gamblers downtown....that was until Jack Binion gave it to his sister Becky. Since then, it's been run down, closed, sold to Harrah's, the World Series of Poker moved to the Rio, and sold to another owner.....it's a shell of it's former self. No longer is it worth the trip to see it. Sad.\n\nReturn Factor - 10% 0
+Nice place to go for kids ! 1
+Charming. Quaint. Fun. Delicious.\n\nAll of these words can be used to describe Chicago Joe's. Well it's a homey, no-frills, Italian restaurant located in what used to be a small house in downtown Las Vegas - so what is there not to like?\n\nI had the lovely experience of joining a large group for a pre-set meal at Chicago Joes. Although we did get some choices of what we would like. From the wine to the home made cannoli, I must say Chicago Joes, you've impressed me.\n\nThey did start us out with their bread sticks, however they weren't really the consistency I tend to enjoy. None the less, with balsamic and oil to dip them in they were a lovely treat! Next came the salad, a bit small and only iceberg lettuce. However, the house dressing made up for the lack of more leafy greens. \n\nI opted for the RED marinara, clam sauce spaghetti. I am so glad I went with this choice because it was absolutely delicious. Out of everything I ate here, it was the star. I couldn't believe clams could be do delicious!\n\nIf you want some very down-to-earth, no-frills, straight-up like an old Italian Grandma would make it food, then you better get to Joe's! 1
+Chicago Joes Blows!! The exterior of the building looks inviting like an old home, but the inside is a different story. It is uncomfortably dark, dingy, and extremely cramped. We ordered chicken and eggplant parmigiana for entrees and had a salad to start. The salad was good, nothing special there. The entrees were horrible. The chicken parmigiana was a meager piece of overcooked chicken with the frying batter smeared on top topped with what seemed like a pound of half melted cheese. The eggplant tasted as though it spoiled a week ago, yet they served it to us. The marinara sauce for both entrees tasted like it was the scrapings from the bottom of the burnt pan from the previous day. Trying to salvage a bleak meal we ordered a cannoli in hopes it would redeem the experience. Sadly this was not the case. All in all this was a big disappointment and a waste of money. 0
+I've only been for lunch and everything is drenched in red sauce. I really didn't care for it. 0
+I order the chicken tacos lunch special- pulled a few partial gizzards out of my taco before giving up on the meal all together. 0
+horrible service if your not drinking beer we were regulars because of the 2for 1 shrimp cocktail they were ok defenetly not made to order my husband tried the 7 mares and got a horrible diareah and stomach ache everything was ok then they finally got they're license to sell beer and they were the main priority! we were waiting for our order for over an hour we would see everyone get served but us even ppl for takeout my husband asked the rude owner and she said they had a lot of orders for take out i guess they come first than customers sitting and waiting for over an hour of course they're was a table of a family drinking and of course everything was rushed to them we finally got tired and told my husband lets go he paid for the waters we had and the horrible rude ass OWNER dint even apologize or acknowledge we were leaving never again the food is not made to order everything is fake not fresh not worth the wait and the bad service ur cocktails can be 3 for 1 u still cudnt pay me to come back 0
+This food is amazing will definitely be back for some more. I had the chile Colorado burrito looked so good got right to it and forgot to take a picture. 1
+Parking:\nMy boyfriend and I wanted to eat at Du-Pars after a lecture at the Mob Museum. We saw the Golden Gatel self-park lot and pulled in, where they had a sign saying there would be a $10 charge...but we assumed (Incorrectly) it would be waived with our meal purchase. Who pays to park at a LV casino?? Whe we paid our bill the cashier told us we could get our parking validated at the Cage. Off we went, only to be rudely told that was not true and to pay $10 cash or by credit card on exit. We handed over the cash, walked out past the valet line (where parking is indeed free) only to find our $10 ticket from Ms Rude...did not work. So...back in to speak to Miss Sunshine, who could not figure how how to fix it but got her associate to help. Bottom line? The GG should be darn happy customers are showing up at their casino willing to spend money and make it easy for them to do it...not make it s pain in the butt. No more GG for these two locals. Way too many other places that actually treat people well. 0
+"This hotel charges an addtional $20/per day for phone, internet, and \""""inclusions\"""". You cannot opt out. \n\nThe parking lot is a block away, small, and un covered. You can not park there on weekends, you must valet on weekends. \n\nTo top it off the staff at check was rude and demeaning. She obviously thought since she worked there everyone knew the answer to the questions asked. And would roll her eyes at me when I asked a question. \n\nThe rooms are very small as is expected because it's such an old building. Our room did not have a fridge. The shower was tiny and dirty. The bed was comfortable. And you will hear the music and talking from Fremont street while in your room. The floor also seemed to shake frequently. So if that bothers you then you might not want to stay here. \n\nI will never stay here again." 0
+"Ahh, the Golden Gate Casino. Where old school Vegas has come to die a slow and painful death. Anything and everything that used to make this place awesome, is now a figment of the imagination. \n\nYears ago they changed the restaurant and snack bar to Du-pars, which sucks hard core. The food is awful, and the famous 99 cent shrimp cocktail went to shit with it. Such a shame too, because coming to downtown hung over for a shrimp cocktail was the thing to do. \n\nOne of the newest additions to try and cater to the young hip crowd is the addition of \""""flapper girls\"""" who dance on the bars and in the table games area...which would be all fine and good if they weren't total heffers.\n\nOverall the place of a total train wreck dump." 0
+I do not know how to feel about The Animal Foundation. I have adopted great dogs from here, and love going to see the animals. \n\nHowever, earlier this week we sadly had to put our old golden retriever down. It was a very emotional day and we chose to individually cremate her and keep the ashes. Today we got a call saying they mis-tagged her and she was cremated with a group of animals and her ashes were spread mixed with the other animals. I just do not understand how they could be so careless with our pet- the staff of all people should understand that pets are family members. \n\nThey did fully refund us and they were kind about it, but that does nothing for the fact that we made the decision to keep her ashes, and she was just discarded. It breaks my heart thinking that she was just piled up with other animals and not given a proper goodbye. 0
+Adopted a dog a little over a week ago and couldn't have had a better experience. I had hoped to find a dog here as I know the ones that don't find a forever family won't make it out alive. It's unfortunate that the shelter gets a bad reputation for being a kill shelter. It is not their fault that there are so many irresponsible owners and backyard breeders here in Vegas. We adopted the most amazing little dog! The staff was friendly and knowledgable. They explained all paperwork and known history of the dog as best they could. The cost to adopt probably hardly covers the costs of boarding these animals...food, shots, spay/neuter, etc. you also get a free wellness exam from a local VCA animal hospital if you schedule the appointment within five days of adopting. I hope people choose adoption...save a life!! 1
+This place and the quality of the donuts is by far the best. Not enough places besides Dunkin and Krispy K. ( both are not my fav). This Winchells is ideal location right off the 95 at Eastern; small and clean and friendly help. Just north of the freeway. Had the urge to spoil the family on a Sunday morning. Was worth the drive from North Vegas. Will make a trip back soon. 1
+I just brought my 3 year old son here last week and what a treat it turned out to be. He loved it! The displays were so releastic, educational, and fun. I mean my son just turned 3 and is not quite reading and still came out of there with a lot of new knowledge. He is also really into dinasours, so the dinasour room thrilled him. He also really enjoyed all the live animals they had, shark, sting ray, fish, turtle, lots of bugs, snakes, bearded dragon, etc. He had a blast and I know as he gets older he is going to love it more and more. As an adult I also really enjoyed it and learned many new things. 1
+I was in the area so I went in for a shave after hearing some good things about this place. Supposedly it's a hidden gem in Vegas. I was less than pleased with the shave. No pre-shave oil, lukewarm towel, barber doesn't pull the skin tight which leads to numerous cuts, when he touched up parts of my face he didn't re-lather which means razor burn is going to happen...after all of that I get out of the chair to see half of my neck still had hair on it and my side burns were about an inch off from each other. If you're looking for a cheap place near downtown this may be your place, if you're looking for a great shave look elsewhere. I'll gladly pay $25-50 off the strip somewhere to get an enjoyable shave next time. 0
+I was really impressed with this place the room was real nice. I Liked how the desk was aligned with the TV. The hotel is not too big so I do not have to walk 1/2 a mile when I want to go back to my room. The food in the CAFE Is good. I had the PRIME RIB. 6.99 or 5.99.\n\nI like the low limit Blackjack where I ran my profits up to 125. I sat down too long and left with a 25 dollar profit in my pocket. PARKING is limited and this hotel is in a part of town where TOURISM is bustling like it once was but CITY HALL is right next door. Definitely a place to check out for SPEND THRIFTS 1
+"When you travel on a budget, less is more.\nLess money spent on a hotel room = more money to spend on food and activities. \n\nHere is where Gold Spike comes into the picture.\nFor around $25 a night, you get a room for two (smoking or non, you gotta love Vegas) that is clean, bed bug-free, cable TV, a working shower and free wifi.\nFREE WIFI!!!!!!\n\nSo now - I know that this price point can be scary, and if I hadn't known anything about the place in advance I don't know if I would have made the decision to stay there. But the hotel was recently remodeled, and even though it is not \""""first class\"""" commodities - it was perfect for our stay. We hardly stayed in our room anyway.\n\nDon't be scared folks. Do it! $140ish (taxes included) for 4 nights?\n'nuff said." 1
+Great price for what you get. Everything is clean, the rooms are a little stuffy, but running the air conditioner it helps immensely. The people and customer service are awesome!!!! We were only here a day and most of the staff knew us by name. We decided to stay for Super Bowl because not only are the rooms a great price, but the food and drink too!! 6.99 for a decent prime rib dinner, 3.00 for drinks, and 3.00 blackjack. Will definitely come back. 1
+The classic DIVE CASINO that I used to bring all my friends too.\n\nI am going to have to find another classic dive.\n\nI can't wait for it's reopening. 0
+I wanted to get out of Las Vegas and go to San Diego. Really bad, it was too late to get a good deal on airplane tickets by the time I started planning it, so Greyhound was the next best thing. A lot of people were warning me against it and no one likes to travel by bus anymore but I figured it really couldn't be that bad.\n\nTurns out, it wasn't that bad. It was worse.\n\nI love Downtown Vegas and have been desensitized to the seediness for the most part, but despite the ~glamorous neon-sequin facade, this station freaked me out. I can go to the Gold Spike, stay in a room at the El Cortez, walk back and forth to the DTC(at night), wander around in alleys surrounding the Arts District, and take a drive on Fremont east of 6th St. all without a problem, but this station scares me. The thing that makes it even scarier is that the LA station is actually nicer(granted, I was there during the day, but it was much larger and spacious, there weren't as many drug addicts and scumbags hanging around and it was MUCH cleaner. HOWEVER, they also have no idea what they hell they're doing at this station, I'll go into detail about that later). It's loaded with questionable figures who quite possibly were just hanging out(or maybe even LIVING there) instead of waiting for a bus. It smelled like a bleached sewer and our bus ride was even delayed due to cops coming in to investigate something. The staff was nice and helpful at this location though(but that's really not enough to warrant another star). \nAnyways, I got on that bus, and it sucked so much. I'm about 6'1 and these seats were incredibly cramped, I believe there was a point on the ride where EVERYONE on the bus was asleep except myself because I was so uncomfortable.\nSo after about almost 6 hours of leg discomfort, we FINALLY get off at the LA station so we can transfer. One problem though, there were TWO buses scheduled for San Diego and both of them were late, there were people waiting for a San Diego bus for up to 3 hours. Since the buses didn't seem to ever pull up to the right door anyway, whenever we asked a ticket agent if a bus was going to SD they would get very rude and impatient with us. We weren't trying to scapegoat them at all, but our bus was 2-3 hours late and we were looking for answers. Just tell us whether or not the bus was going to San Diego, simple yes or no question that doesn't require being handled in an unprofessional manner.\nThankfully, this bus was much more spacious. My legs finally had room, but this was already such a shitty experience that pretty much nothing could have made up for it except finally getting off at my intended destination.\nNo wonder no one likes riding the Greyhound bus. Very shitty company with very shitty service and very shitty procedures. If I ever need a quick travel fix again, I'm looking up a charter. 0
+This place went from being a half way decent bus station (Lockers, Semi-clean restrooms, Vending machines, and good Security) to something of a hassle and a nightmare. The new Security Guard company set up is a joke. The police were here when I arrived, during my stay when I went DT for lunch, and during my departure. Wow. Not deterring anything. They also do a half a** job searching bags upon entry, easily missing people coming and going and being less than on top of anything. The station greyhound clerks went from being understaffed to overstaffed and yet they remain unfriendly and the lines are no shorter. All in all, this place is going down hill fast. 0
+"Greyhound is the black hole of happiness. There was a girl at the package express desk who after realizing there was only one person that could help with luggage, helped me get my boxes to my car. She da KING! And the only reason they get two stars. But Greyhounds nationally need to find a way to take pride in themselves again. Let's beg for some government assistance here? 2 people at the desks to help a quadrillion tired, angry guests? And, of course, the ticket machines weren't working. And since the girl was helping me with my stuff that leaves OOOOOONNNEEEEE guy to face a packed house of very angry and weary travelers? It's inhumane. And STIFLING HOT!! Set up a couple of desk top fans, damn! The vending machines were stocked, so that's cool. I hope the machines took dollars because there weren't any change machines, as another disgruntled patron (well, not \""""patron\"""" so much as an \""""only slightly bathed individual who wanted $5 in quarters\"""" noted.) Where I had sent my packages from was also an awful, dryer place where sunshine never touched. (Literally! Because I was in the pacific northwest, HAH!!) However, if you you're moving on a budget, it's the cheapest you're going to find. HOWEVER!!! The site said that you had to not have the boxes secure so they can check them if you need, but not to worry because they have tape if you need it. THAT'S A LIE!! I had to go on a quest for duct tape. (I was shipping plastic bins)." 0
+"This place was grrreat!!! The rooms were clean and the food was cheap... and I don't care what anyone says, all the native Hawaiians are cool. All the table games were cheap enough for a weekend but they still took most of my \""""designated\"""" gambling cash. The only problem I have with this review is not the hotel, but the area. The whole Fremont experience blows ass. The street was covered with trailer park, white trash, thuggish ruggish, drunk-out-of-their-mind, slutty, scum-baggy people. Luckily I didn't see any of those peeps in the California. The rooms were the best part but why didn't I give the full five stars?.. we paid $14.99 to watch \""""Role Models\""""... they saw us coming....!!!.. hahaaa" 1
+What a fun casino! Started out in the parking garage with Marco. It only cost $3 for Sunday. He was very pleasant, and explained how we could bring both our parking stub and our receipt to the cashier's cage inside along with our Lappert's ice cream receipt and get our $3 back. Nice!\n\nThe casino does have some of the original slot machines that dispense coins or tokens (sorry, didn't pay enough attention as to which it was since I was thinking about ice cream), as well as the more up to date ones. \n\nI like that they have a Hawaiian theme here. The employees were wearing Hawaiian shirts . We asked directions to Lapperts, and that gentleman was extremely friendly as well. All in all, this was a great experience. 1
+"Great price, far enough off from Fremont Street that the Fremont Experience doesn't keep you awake but is a quick block and a half away, Market Street Cafe is a great value. Clean, adequate-sized rooms and comfortable beds. Gaming tables are reasonably priced. If you want to goback and forth to the strip without paying too much for taxis, take the double deck er 24 hour bus back and forth for $8 a day. Definitely a hang out for Hawiians as noted by others - pleasant, but almost sedate crowd compared to what is happening two blocks over. Also, none of those peskt \""""resort fees\"""" the hotels are adding for maintaining a swimmng pool and expected amenities. You have to watch out for those resort fees as they are only listed in the fine print at websites like Vegas.com and it stings when they surprise you with them at check-in.\n\nLike all downtown hotels, this is not a strip hotel nor anything close to one. Staying downtown to save money and fnd pleasure in an alternative Vegas to the increatingly pretentious strip hotels.. You don't go to these hotels for a resort experience - you go to gamble less expensively, hang out on Fremont Street night (I described it as Hollywood Blvd. on steroids to several of my friends) , and see once we would described as a more \""""blue collar\"""" Vegas feel. If this is your first trip to Vegas and you are under 40 I would recommend you stay on the strip just for the experience. But if you are like me and don't want to spend at least close to $300 a night on some of the prettier strip hotel rooms compared to something towards $70 or less per night on a Labor Day weekend at the Calfiornia, then give downtown Vegas and its hotels a try. You might like it." 1
+"I went in hurr and i was like, i am going ti get myself some nuggets. Ya girl gotta have nuggets and fries. The service was slow because there be a lotta people. The lady gave asked me what kinda sauce i wanted and i say \""""sweet & sour\"""" snd she say \""""k\"""". So i went in mah car and i ate. And i say that the nuggets were soggy and bland , the sauce tastes bad and the fries were nashty because they were also soggy and bland." 0
+Prices are good, pizza is good, sauce was a bit sweet for my taste but the crust was great, not doughy, high grade cheese...As close as you're going to get to authentic Italian pizza in Las Vegas. Great customer service, fast, accurate and friendly. Location is so-so but that goes for most of downtown. You can park right in front of the place (10 minute parking) or a couple blocks away (parking meters) and walk. Homeless people may ask you for a slice of pizza on your way back to your car if you choose to walk so if you're not in the giving mood or don't have a sense of humor then you should probably park directly in front just in case. 1
+Great pizza. 2 slices for $4.50.\n Best food deal in all of downtown. 1
+I'm not usually one for small restaurants, especially in unfamiliar areas, but I heard about Uncle Joe's pizza on a travel site and decided to try it. My family loved it. I had never been to down town before, and it was fairly easy to find. It was great food at a great price and I was disappointed when I returned to Vegas and could not make it back to downtown to eat here. I definitely recommend it! 1
+"I'm really sorry to do this to all the peeps from hawaii that love downtown hotels but I have to write about the buffet at Fremont.\nJust got back from Vegas and my wife and her cousin had a really bad experience.\nThe whole trip they were excited to get crab legs at Fremont on friday night. They couldn't wait so when friday came, you could see the excitement on their faces.\nMy wife used my coupon from vacations hawaii and her cousin just paid full price. $15.99. Super cheap..\nThey started to get down to business and piling on the crab legs and clams. Well half way through the dinner, the cousin bites into a clam and finds a STAPLE in the clam. Yes, a staple. They both were like \""""What the hell is this?'.\nThey call over to the manager that was standing there and told her about the situation. The manager had the nerve to ask the cousin if she put it there. They both were shocked at what she had said. They said 'no' but the manager didn't believe them. Come on lady, are you mental?\nMy wife and her cousin wanted just an apology and everything would of been okay but manager wench wasn't giving in. Okay, talk to the chef.\nThe chef comes out and was really sorry and kept on apologizing but I'm don't think he was using his noodle when he said\"""" Oh yeah, this kind of thing happens all the time. At least once every other month\"""" STUPID, you just admitted to having this problem and you're not trying to fix it. My wife and her cousin was laughing because they couldn't believe what these peolple were saying and doing. Nutcase manager and Stupid chef.\nThe manager is so pissed at my wife that she finally gives them a refund but not the $15.99 but the coupon. THANKS!!!!!!!!!! I guess she wants us to come back the next night. \nMy wife left the place in shock and left a nice tip for the Fremont Buffet.\nTHE COUPON...." 0
+The rooms are newly remodeled and for $40 a night, this lady ain't complaining! The beds were comfy (big surprise) as were the pillows and the room was clean. \n\nThe rooms are uber tiny but, really, who cares? The toilet was at an angle behind the door and resembled a public restroom toilet, so that was weird, but it didn't inhibit use so no worries. \n\nI would highly recommend this hotel *if* you want to stay on Fremont. I would never stay here again, but that's only because I would never stay on Fremont St. again. Different strokes for different folks. 1
+This review is for Tiffany W., your comments to 1-star reviews are simply 'cut and paste' automatic replies that show a total lack of true sincerity. I simply hope you actually read the reviews and do something for the people that had bad experiences. 0
+Fremont hotel is not the place to stay in downtown Las Vegas. I have stayed at Golden Nuggett before (yes I like Old Vegas & am over the strip) and it is a much better hotel for the same price. Fremont is loud, not very clean and charges $10 per 24 hrs for wifi. The AC in the room barely worked but was loud, and the rooms are small for King size.\neven with a reservation made a week prior we walked in to be told the choices in rooms were limited. There is no pool & the place could use a renovation.\nGolden Nuggets is the place to stay at in downtown Vegas !!!! 0
+We celebrated our anniversary at Hugo's Cellar last night and the experience was as good as it gets. We got there 30 minutes early to have a glass of wine (the house wine is Franciscan) and enjoy the complimentary pate and nuts at the bar.\n\nThe table-side salad is the best - I'm probably the only girl on earth who loves anchovies - and they have toppings like bay shrimp, blue cheese crumbles, and hearts of palm. The honey walnut dressing complements the salad.\n\nMy hubby and I split one of the chicken dishes, wasn't in the mood for steak, and were pretty full so we took the rest to go. \n\nThe best part of the dinner are the complimentary chocolate covered strawberries and dried fruit they give you - the staff was kind enough to make it to go for us. \n\nOverall - definitely worth the $$ 1
+"Hugo's Cellar was the first \""""fancy schmancy\"""" restaurant that my husband (then boyfriend) tried in Vegas about six years ago. I remember being very impressed by the high class service and the intricately made food. I wondered, was this place good because it was in my pre-Yelp days? Or was it really THAT good? Yes, sir, this place is as good as I remembered.\n\nThis restaurant is in an unlikely location. It's inside Four Queens. Downtown Las Vegas has drastically improved over the last few years but admittedly I still hold my purse close to me when I walk around. I would highly suggest to valet your car because the garage elevator was broken and I had to go down four flights of stairs in heels! Hey, if you're going to a fancy schmancy restaurant, you might as well splurge on valet!\n\nOnce you get to the restaurant, ladies are given a single red rose. The restaurant is dark and has a old school Vegas feel. We were seated in a booth, and I appreciated the romantic ambiance. Waiters were all wearing tuxedos. They even poured water with a certain flair.\n\nMy favorite part about this place is the table side prepared salad. It comes free with your entree and you get an array of toppings to choose from! They give a cute mini raspberry sorbet to cleanse your palette. I ordered the ribeye steak and my husband got the Chilean sea bass. We both savored every single bite and still had leftovers to take home! \n\nI'm not sure if it's because they knew it was our anniversary but we got hooked up with lots of desserts! We got an assortment of chocolate covered strawberries, figs and apricots to dip in whipped cream. Then we got a chocolate mousse cake that was melt-in-your-mouth amazing! Oh my, my mouth is watering just writing about it.\n\nIf you're looking for romance, good food and great service, you can't go wrong with Hugo's Cellar!" 1
+My wife and I had dinner at Hugo's Celler on Tuesday 6-4-13. This is the fifth time in seven years that we ate here. I found this place strickly by accident in 2006. I call it our hidden gem!\nThe service is outstanding. Although the waiters are in Tux's, you can wear casual clothing there. The food is excellent, the drinks are generously poured and the steak selection is great.\nI look forward to coming back to Hugo's again. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality and quanity of the food. Make sure you tip at least 20%...the food and service is well worth it. 1
+Amazing experience overall. Staff and service was excellent. Ambience was superb. Food was simply amazing. My dad did say the rice was on the salty side. But aside from that the food was on point. The table side salad that comes with every entree is filling and excellent as well. 1
+My wife and I were trying to decide what we wanted for dinner so we took a drive to downtown. As we were walking around we remember a friend recommended this place. We did not have reservation, so we went to see if they had any open tables. We got there at 6:30pm and the host said he needed to wait until 6:45 to see if any reservations did not show up. So we decided to wait. At 6:40 the host said he had a cancel. \n\nI like to rate my food items on a 5 star scale. The number of * is my ratings\n\nWhat we ordered/items came with entrees: Caesar salad*, NY Sirloin*, Tomato/ pesto stuffed chicken*, dessert plate (we did not eat any of it)\n\nPositives:\nLemon sorbet that is served between the salads and entrees.\nNo ordering of sides separately (also listed on negatives).\nBuild your own salad tableside.\nService for bread and water\n\nNegatives:\nAtmosphere: Very dark, old feeling, and very small place. They have too many tables for the table side service for the salads and desserts. We sat at a table and when the gentleman was preparing the salads for the booths behind us he kept bumping into us.\n\nService: The waiter had broken English so it was hard to understand him. He did not make any recommendations. Right after we ordered the guy came to make our salads. The gentleman did not recommend any salad or describe any of the dressings. We heard him describing everything to the tables behind us after we ordered. \n\nFood: \nSalads- Terrible dressing was very very fishy (anchovies).\nEntrees- First, my steak. The steak seemed like it was from a caf\u00e9 that serves the $1.99 steak and eggs. This was not a steak from an expensive steakhouse. My wife's chicken was something that you could also get at a cheap caf\u00e9. \nSides- This was very disappointing that the sides came with the entr\u00e9e instead of us being able to order what we want. The entr\u00e9e sides were a stuff tomato, veggies, and mashed potatoes.\n\nThis was the most disappointing places we have EVER been to. We have been to many expensive steakhouses and this by far is the WORST. We are locals there are many other great places to eat. 0
+I have lived in Las Vegas for about 4 years and this was by far the best meal I have had here. The service, food and wine were excellent. Hugo's Cellar is an old school dining experience. It is like going back in a time machine to how things used to be.\n\nThe salad cart was an impressive and unexpected addition to a wonderful steak. Both steaks were cooked perfectly and had a seasoning that matched the meat well.\n\nWe dined late so we only waited about 10-15 minutes but if you want to visit during peak hours I advise making reservations. 1
+Heard about this place from a friend and I am glad that we finally tried it out. Awesome food and awesome service!! Love the old school feel that the restaurant gives. We will definitely be back. 1
+Bedbugs... need I say more? I woke up covered in welts... so did my buddies. I guess we got what we paid for. I'll never stay here again. I would write a longer review, but the bedbugs just make it all moot. 0
+"To start off, I have never really had a great \""""vegas\"""" experience. So to go downtown and off the strip was going to be an adventure.\n\nLOVED FREMONT STREET, so quaint, not all the hype. I dig it.\n\nThe hotel - not so great\n\nStrike 1 - Asked for non smoking connecting rooms. We walked into one room and it smelled like someone had lit a case of cigarettes and sealed the room shut for 3 days. Had to call the front desk so someone could come up and take care of that. In the end, it \""""stunk\"""" pretty. No biggie, we took it like a champ and didn't make a big deal.\n\nStrike 2 - After swapping rooms with our buddy because of the smell in the other, we discovered after laying on one of the beds that it was sopping wet. We stripped off the sheets and it was covered in pee. Again, took it like a champ, called down, let them know what was up, and they moved our rooms\n\nStrike 3 - We went down to talk to the manager about the not so positive experience we had since we got their a couple hours earlier and his response was \""""What do you want me to to do about it.\"""" And yet again, we swallowed it, took our new room keys and went on our way.\n\n\nThe saving graces of the woman that helped us in the end will boost my rating on this place. She was appalled at what had happened and that we were given the brush off. She went out of her way to make things right and compensate us because she truly wanted our business again.\n\nWould I return - YES, because someone made it right and I would like to give them another chance. However, I will not recommend them to anyone until I go again myself." 0
+"Four queens used to be the class of downtown. Now it has degraded to the point of A cross between a Dottys in the ghetto and an over elaborate mc mansion. The slots are locked down at 89 percent, and despite having a few dealers that are 100 percent on point, fun, chatty, and extremely entreating, the majority of dealers are so cold, and deprived of life that they would fit in like a champ in a Adams Family movie, or even a Godzilla flick. The mid shift casino manager is a grade A Dick, with a capital D, it's like someone got a soar dick and named it after him. Carlos, yeah talking to you baby, take a few black chips off his craps table 3 or 4 nights in a row, and he'll kick you off \""""his\"""" table games. Apparently winners are not allowed here. The main bonus, and definitely a reason to frequent this place is there are lots of very attentive, cute, and quick cocktail girls. I would rank them towards the top of the line on Fremont street were the average age of a cocktail girl is pushing 60, the queens has broken through and done something very right with younger, attractive, and pleasant gals. Very cute outfits, and always smiling, what more could a man ask for, it reason to play in the casino if you can skirt the mean mugging dealers. Ditch the crappy pit bosses whom have been promoted to the upper limits of there irresponsibility, get some dealers that smile every now and than, kick out the bums that get to ya before security does (need more proactive based security, kick out the bums as soon as they walk in\n... Looks like a bum, smells like a bum, GTFO!), and the queens could return to the class of downtown that it once was." 0
+This review is for the Casino only. We did not stay in the rooms. \n\nWe walked across the street from our casino (the golden nugget) to play in a different one. The Four Queens is what we came to first. \n\nWe sat down to play some video poker and the bar tender was rather rude to us. Giving us attitude because I asked him to break a bill so I could tip him for our drinks (fine then...don't want a tip I guess?) Also I'm not sure how it is in most casinos...but usually when you play a certain amount of video poker you get your drinks comped. Not here!! SO the bar tender being rude and what not we left to the gaming floor. NOT A COCKTAIL WAITRESS IN SIGHT. Ok...I don't need a drink to gamble. BUT WAIT. Why are all the slots dirty with full to the brim ashtrays and empty drinks all over the place? I guess no one cleans over here? \n\nAs we were walking out we did notice that security was kicking out a couple of hookers...so I guess they have decent security? \n\nWasn't really a fan of the gaming floor nor how clean it was. I doubt I will ever actually end up staying here. 0
+Very very bad. Got in at fri 4am the needed a room for a few hours of sleep. Arrived charged full rack rate instead of quoted players rate that i normally get. I have stayed here numerous times and have spent tens of thousands in casino. Well not this time. Paid for room went up to floor and none of my keys work i had exchanged keys 3 times and none worked. Went down a forth time and was givin a different room along with keys. Guess what no workie had exchanged keys another 3 times and finally got in. After screwing around tired and cranky i asked what can be done to adjust room price. The woman behind the counter gives me a coupon book and smiles. Wow. I was a repeat customer but will no longer be coming back. The room was dirty i just gave up. Word of advice stay away. Even the casino restrooms had pee all over the floor...save yourself the hassle. 0
+"I haven't stayed here, but this is my go-to casino for Video Poker. They have the best machines in Vegas. The cafe is really good, it over looks the casino floor and you can people watch while you eat. Order the Rib dinner, it's amazing. Make sure you take advantage of the \""""free drinks\"""" when your playing, the service was really fast.\n\nI got a room here on a Saturday night using the hotels tonight app. I was very impressed with the room. It was clean and comfortable. Great value for a room downtown." 1
+I hate this place. We asked them if they would comp the drinks if we played the bar machines. They said you had to put at least $10 in, which is fair enough. I then tried to order Three Olives cake vodka with diet coke, and apparently they can only comp the garbage Smirnoff or Absolut. Are you kidding me?? They shoud be happy that anyone is even coming into this s**thole. 0
+Don't stay here we just checked in & IMELDA said we are $100 short when we counted the money right a few times we are so pissed off we are here in a big group on a tour bus!!!! We won't stay here again & we are 50 people here trying to have a good time we won't gamble here or buy anything in this casino By! 0
+I booked this hotel on Orbitz for a weekend away with my boyfriend. Only one block away from Fremont Street, the El Cortez Hotel and Casino is Old Las Vegas for old Las Vegas. I loved the location and the atmosphere and how the rooms bathrooms had geriatric railings. (Okay, so I find that funny.) For the price you could pay for an hour on the Strip, we were able to stay for three nights Downtown. A very short walk from Fremont Street Experience and all the other Downtown Hotels. I would definitely stay here again. 1
+walked in, it looked a bit dingy, but we didn't expect much. very unpleasant desk person. they refused to honor my reservation made and paid for back in June, for October 31st, for 3 nights. it was a special price but the site i reserved this through went bankrupt. and since the hotel wouldn't get paid by them , they could only sell us a room for full price and we can back charge the original charge..This is the part I dont understand If the offer was valid when we reserved and paid in good faith, why cant the hotel honor it? we would be paying them.\nwe asked for a manager. they got Darcy who said she did not have the authority to change the price( yet she is running the hotel) They let us walk over $45. Not only were they unfriendly and rude but not very bright.they lost what we would have spent on gambling food etc. Very unprofessional. Never encountered such a bad service experience in all my visits to Vegas.plenty of other places to stay. 0
+This review is for a stay there in July 2012.\n\nI lived in the El Cortez for a week while I interned at UNLV this past July.\n\nThe rate for the room was incredible! I booked on Orbitz and got a great deal.\n\nThe room was large, clean, and easy to get to. The location at one end of Fremont street is very convenient, and it only took about 10 min. to get to UNLV every AM.\n\nThe negatives - The workout room is across the street at the cabana suites, and the pool is across the street in the other direction from that, forcing you to cross the street in your flip-flops to have a swim.\n\nI was so happy about my stay, I've booked my next trip to Vegas in Feb. already, and am staying here again!\n\nCL 1
+"Fuck you and your worthless bum casino. \n\nI was having my way blocked by a bunch of crippled old fuckers that kept blocking my way with their old people walking crutch things. So I decided to cut across the casino tables until a rude pit boss stopped me. \n\nI only go to this piece of shit crackhead spot because I wanted the free parking. I have never, ever, frequented the methhead slot machines. But I did go to Cafe Cortez, which is overpriced for their shoddy tasting food. \n\nDon't come here in a suit, crackhead \""""hustlers\"""" that sell you CDs and bother you for cigarettes are right OUTSIDE the automatic doors." 0
+"Oh Lord...I have waited three months to write this review while enduring my husband's onslaught of \""""It wasn't that bad\"""" guilt trip, so I will just do the bullet points and stick to the facts.\n\nIn town to celebrate our 10th anniversary, my husband who loves anything to do with the Mob, decided that THIS place would be authentic and real. Okay, dude, whatever. \n\nWhat we liked:\n~John Brooks, the BEST Elvis impersonator we've seen in a long time. He is in the lounge on the weekends and brings loving fans and family....excellent show. \n~The $5 Burger and Beer special in the caf\u00e9...cheap and our servers were very nice. \n~KISS slot machines\n~Front desk who greeted us and worked with us while we were there. \n~Close to a decent coffee shop and a couple of blocks from the Fremont Experience. \n~The security team who tried hard to help me when my phone was stolen but admitted that even if I found it on a GPS, they couldn't do anything. Thank God they were still polite and professional. \n\n\nWhat we HATED:\n~Parking is cheap but we had a run in with a young Asian parking guard who decided to get macho when we didn't STOP when we came in. Bear in mind that we had been in and out several times by that time and were waved in each trip by the professional parking guard. \n~There are two parts of the hotel, one is the towers, which is like a conventional hotel and the other which resembles an older version of a Motel 6...guess where we stayed?\n~The room was VERY humble and clean, no bedbugs thank God but it is VERY disabled, older person unfriendly. The bathtub has high walls so it was difficult for my parents to get in and out without help. The floors leading to the rooms are uneven and rough, again a challenge for older people. \n\n\nTHE WORST PARTS:\n\n****We stayed on the top floor and it wasn't until my daughter came up with the two grandkids did I notice that the \""""fencing\"""" surrounding each floor were neither up to code or safe. In fact they were VERY unsafe....If we had not held onto the hands of our grandchildren who are 5 and 2, they could have easily slipped through the railing and to a serious injury if not, to their death. \nOnce you are older and not prone to running over to look over the edge of a railing, you don't notice what a dangerous/tragic situation it could be****\n\n~DO NOT stay on the East side of the Motel 6 part of the hotel. At the end of the May there was a hip hop club across the street and the crappy, building shaking, ghetto ass, worse rap I've ever heard, went onto until 4 AM. I was told by the desk agent that there is no close time so they could've technically played until dawn. The street was full of racing ghetto whips, I totally expected gunshots to ring out all night long. No one slept except the grandkids who finally just passed out. \n\nWhen I went down the to front desk that early morning, the girl was very nice but could not do a thing. She gave me the business card of the desk manager who NEVER contacted me. It wasn't until I sent an email to the General Mgr that we ever received a response. He apologized and offered us one night in the tower and one night in the Motel 6 side IF we ever came back.\n\nYou totally get what you pay for and I imagine we go what we deserved because the room was dirt cheap. I would rather sleep in my car then allow any one of my family members to ever stay there. A VERY disappointing experience, stay at your own risk and what your little ones." 0
+I had a non smoking floor yet we can smell the smoke in our room. Our clothes smell like it our hair. Shower was dirty. They didn't turn our phone on so I had to use my cell phone to call the front desk. I will not stay there again. I do like that it was across the street from a Thai place and a nice bar/lounge. 0
+Front desk took FOREVER to check me in even though I already had purchased my reservation online. Then, each additional person (even visitors) had to pay a fee ($28) just to go to the room! You have to wear a wristband to get to your room as well, if you lose it, that's another $28. You also cannot visit other people staying in the same hotel if they have a different wristband! This was one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard of. To top it all off the room was well below average. I urge you to do yourself a favor and pay an extra $10-$20 and stay somewhere better! I upgraded to the stratosphere for $15 extra a night and WOW what a difference! 0
+The 11.99 steak and lobster is a great price... Service horrible and management is not real management. Would not do seperate checks..got the bill and it was not itemized the fountain drinks and alcohol all together in one..we had a party of about 20,everybody had different drinks of course, I will never eat at any tony romas again.. 0
+Visiting old part of vegas during their Motor Bike Fest was a bad idea lol...Jammed packed line up past the door, Tony Roma's was the food place to be! located across from the Golden Nugget.\nThe service was an overall 2/5, there was mass confusion at first as we had three different servers coming to us.\n\nSampler platter 3.5/5\nPotato skins with bacon, cheddar was delightful. The wings were nice and spicy!!! and their mozarella sticks were pretty yum.\n\nPrime Rib: $8.95 special 3/5 which included baked potatos and veggies. Presentation was there, however not the best prepared...\n\noverall this place was grungy, and quite noisy. Though this place wont break your wallet in terms of price, but you;ll have to sacrifice the service and quality. HOWEVER this place was packed.... 0
+"Allow me to jump over the food review and skip to the end of my visit to where I was surrounded by security guards, the restaurant manager, and the casino manager. They were ineptly attempting to figure out how to handle an irate customer (me). As you can see, this was not a pleasant experience at a well-run establishment. Nope, it was a horrible evening at a piece of shit crap factory. Now back to the beginning...\n\nTHE ORDER: I ordered the ribeye with garlic mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, and added a lobster tail. My wife ordered the same, except with the sirloin. One daughter had a sirloin, and the other had a chicken panini with soup.\n\nTHE QUALITY: My daughters' meals were alright. The lobster was alright. The mashed potatoes and green beans were alright. My steak and my wife's steak were NOT alright. The ribeye was ALL FAT. Okay, that's an exaggeration. I was able to find approximately 4 bites on it that I was able to eat. The rest was fat, and I could not eat it. I have attached a picture of it. I understand that ribeye is a fattier cut of meat. It is one of my favorites. It is the cut I get every time I eat steak. This steak was not a cut that should have been served to anybody.\n\nMy wife's sirloin was inedible due to chewiness. I don't have a picture of hers, but just imagine a piece of meat with 5 bites taken out of it, and all 5 bites spit back onto the plate.\n\nTHE COMPLAINT: I asked a server to speak with the manager. About 4 minutes later a guy walks up, and asks what the problem is. I tell him that my ribeye is inedible due to the amount of fat. He simply says, \""""okay\"""" and walks away. The table of 4 just seated next to us overhear this and ask about the bad steak. I show them my food and they are immediately interested in the goings-on.\n\nTHE ESCALATION: About 3 minutes later the pompous Japanese manager reappears and says, \""""I will remove the lobster from your bill\"""". I pick up the uneaten steak and say, \""""How about you remove this from the bill. I can't eat it\"""". He goes into an explanation of how they receive the meat and cut it there, and the cut you get is the cut you get. I then pick up the steak and tell him, \""""You need to tell your cooks that when they pick up a cut of meat like this, do not cook it. Throw it out. Do not serve it to a customer\"""". I said \""""This piece of meat is shit\"""". He told me if I speak to him like that, he is going to leave the entire bill with NO reductions and make me pay the whole thing. I say, \""""F*#$ YOU\"""". He says \""""Okay, here's your whole bill. Pay it\"""". I place it on the floor and tell him \""""That's where it's going to stay. I'm not paying it\"""". He says \""""I'm going to call casino security\"""". I tell him \""""Alright\"""". The table of 4 just seated next to us witness all of this and get up and leave, saying that they can't believe a restaurant would treat a customer like that.\n\nWe watch the pompous Japanese restaurant manager walk to the hostess booth and use the telephone. A few minutes later two guys from casino security show up as well as the casino manager.\n\nTHE RESOLUTION: My wife decides to jump in and save the day. I take our daughters and stand in the lobby area in order to remove myself from the situation. My wife listens as pompous Japanese manager tells casino manager that I devoured all the food on my plate, then screamed profanities at him in an attempt to get a free meal. None of that is true. She walks the casino manager to our table and shows him our plates of food. He then instructs the restaurant to remove our steaks from the bill and tells my wife that I am banned in the future.\n\nTHE VERDICT: This restaurant is a fine establishment with excellent food and an extremely courteous staff is what I WOULD say if it were true. Unfortunately, this is a piece of crap excuse for a restaurant serving garbage on a plate with a staff who make Hitler look like a fun play date. My wife says she would have rather dumpster dived for her meal. DO NOT EAT HERE. I can't emphasize that enough. DO NOT EAT HERE. But DO stop in briefly and tell the pompous Japanese manager \""""Hee Haw\"""" because he is a total donkey. I will send a special gift to anybody who goes in, says \""""Hee Haw\"""" to the pompous Japanese manager, and reports it on this review." 0
+Went here when we got in town. Everything was old or frozen or just not fresh I was told good food it so wasnt. Waitress was rude had no sense of customer service we were pretty much abandoned worst service and wasnt even busy. 0
+This place should be closed!\nI took a girlfriend there...I was very hesitate as the casino itself looks cruddy. My friend ordered the steak and lobster for $11.99, the waiter told us the deal started at 9pm...we needed to wait another 15 min. We ordered the kickin shrimp...it was soggy and looked disgusting. We sent it back. Then some Maxwell Smart looking dude came to our table...not to discuss the shrimp order we returned but to inform us we could not be seated before 9pm to order the lobster special. We got that resolved by the manager. My friends steak which was ordered medium rare was well done. That was returned to get the same thing. Finally, she said she would try to eat it...we just wanted to leave. As she was cutting this dry tough steak, it flared to the ground. You do NOT want to go here 0
+Dropped in for a quick dinner. The seating by the staff was rude and just herding cattle. We sat down. .... had our silver ware when someone walked by and slammed two more sets down without saying a word. Then we asked for bread , oh my the way NO BUTTER unless you request it. . The .steak ordered appeared to have been grilled and then microwaved on a plate. The waiter then asks how every thing is. Wrong question. He became confrontational AND offered to have the chef speak to us. Then the manager is brought into the fray. His response. .... go to the corporate website and tell them. These was the worst meal out in a long long long time. Do yourself s favor pay attention to yelp. ... do not spend your money or time in this place. ...disgusting 0
+"This is the first time I've been to Tony Roma's in Las Vegas. Being from So Cal, there are several around but haven't ate at one for several years. Now I know why.\nWe ate at the Las Vegas-Fremont location on 8/28 for dinner only because we were invited by our friends that LOVE this restaurant and make it a tradition to go here when they visit Las Vegas. There were eight of us. It was about 5:30 and not crowded. We were seated in a few minutes.\nService was fair. Server was courteous and efficient.\nI ordered the Baby Back Ribs Tony Roma size at $19. Got cole slaw and a baked potato.\nI asked for spicy sauce.\nThe ribs were below average and not very meaty, sauce was not spicy at all. Baked potato and cole slaw was fair.\nWe were given some bread. It was dry. The butter they offer is not butter but very small \""""Promise\"""" margarine containers in a basket! Are you kidding? It took me about five containers for my baked potato and two for my roll.\nButter should be on the plate in a container with the sour cream(got this). Margarine should be an option for those that don't use butter.\n\nIn summary, Tony Roma's is a below average overpriced restaurant. There are many other restaurants in this city. Don't waste your time." 0
+I've eaten here about 6 times now. Every trip to Vegas we get steak, and the lobster tail at Tony Roma's. After this last trip, we decided we're done with the place. \n\nThe food and service just isn't there anymore. Steaks have turned tough and dry (medium rare) and the lobster tail is more like the size of a large shrimp. The staff is only interested in getting you in and back OUT as quickly as possible.\n\nDisappointing... 0
+When I go to Vegas, I am there to visit family and enjoy some gambling and food. I stay and play like a local, so I prefer to spend my time and money Downtown. The Strip is great for tourists, people who like to party and families with kids, but I am none of those, so I don't miss the glitz and glamour of The Strip.\n\nMy favorite upscale restaurant to eat at (and I eat there at least once every visit) is Second Street Grill inside The Fremont Hotel. It is a Pan-Asian steakhouse with lots of great seafood and steak. It is a little hard for wheelchairs to get in and out, but they will work with you to make sure everyone is comfortable. The ambience is classy with low-lighting and the casino noise is pretty much nil (until someone opens the door and even then it's not bad). The service is usually great (They have occasional slammed-busy nights) and the busboys, waitstaff and hostesses do a great job.\n\nI love the food here - not only is the presentation nice, but the choices are varied and quality is excellent. There are a few dishes that I have not liked as much as others, but that happens and it's subjective.\n\nAppetizers are big and can be shared between 2 people - I highly suggest the caprese salad ((Fresh tomato slices, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar and beautiful fresh mozzarella cheese) , the soft-shell crabs (Crispy and tender and so flavorful!), the Peking duck tacos (A little messy, but so yummy!) or the sashimi (Super fresh and delicious). The shrimp cocktail is also really good with gigantic tiger prawns cooked to tenderness (not rubbery and over-cooked) served with a really good cocktail sauce.\n\nFor entrees, the steaks are always good - the filet mignon is tender and flavorful and the New York and Ribeye steaks are big and meaty. The pork is thick and juicy and the whole fish is really tender and a great presentation. The only entree I have had where I was disappointed has been the Tempura -- The batter was thick and heavy and I didn't care for it.\n\nOne of my favorite entrees is the lobster tail. The lobster tails are HUGE - I am talking the meat, out of the shell is gigantic. Not only is the lobster huge, it tastes great and they will remove it from the shell for you if you ask them to. The drawn butter is served over a candle to stay warm and melted throughout the meal.\n\nThe desserts here are really good. They have changed them recently, so the creme brulee is no longer available, but the ice cream is always good!\n\nThis place is not cheap, but it is completely worth the money to get away from the noise of Las Vegas and enjoy an intimate and fabulous meal. Most people shun the Downtown areas as being low-rent and where losers and old folks hang out. What they don't know is their loss - in my opinion, the gambling is better Downtown and with Second Street Grill tucked away in the Fremont, the food is great. 1
+Talk about going downhill. We have been here several times before and the food was very good and a great option when you are downtown. That has all changed. The food was mediocre at best, and certainly not worth what was being charged. They clearly changed vendors or downgraded the quality of the beef they used because all of the steaks were terrible - tough, tasteless and despite being ordered at Medium came at shoe leather - so back they went. The worst part of the evening, however, was the atmosphere and the manger's refusal to tone down an extremely drunk and loud party of 3. I know, how can a party of 3 disrupt an entire restaurant? Vegas, baby! They did. I have been at super bowl sports bars that were less noisy. It is a small dining room, so one loud party allowed to do their thing will ruin (and did) the dining experience for everyone else - with the manager's blessing. We complained to her as we left, given our complaints to the waiter were only met with stares of there is nothing I can do. We will never be back. Take you money and go play MegaMillion. Your odds of having a good time are far better than throwing it away here. 0
+"My husband and I have been dining at Second Steet Grill for several years. The new menu is excellent with a diverse offering of everything of appetizers, steaks, seafood and desserts. We love the staff who take care of our every need.\n\nTo Tristan C., what is wrong with asking if you need a wine list? You are the kind of person who would say that they are trying to sell you wine if offered the list? Also, it is very rude to refer to a staff member as an old lady. We know who you are talking about and the person is not an \""""old lady\"""", has worked at Second Street Grill since it opened and is one of the best servers we have ever experienced. Tony and Jesus are also excellent servers." 1
+Truly awful service and food! Think of half the quality of Denny's food for three times the price! I would never go back. Very sad when you consider there are nice places in Golden Nugget like Vic & Anthony's but the nice places close before midnight on a weekend in Las Vegas? What are they thinking!??! Another terrible place to avoid in Golden Nugget is the Chart House.\n\nWayne Gorsek 0
+Ohhhhhhh man! Checking out of our room at 11:59 on a Sunday and hungry we knew we were up against a line at this cafe, expected.\n\nWe were exhausted and hungover, once seated it took forever to get waited on and were counting the minutes for water and coffee. Waitress finally came took our drink order left and again took really long getting our drinks, we told her to leave the pitcher it could've been a while getting water again.\n\nFor the food we waited and waited finally another waiter came to take our food order which seemed odd not getting notice from our original waitress even though we could see her walking around but who cares we were hungover hungry. \n\nWe were recapping our Vegas adventures and our original waitress was clearing a table in the area, out of the corner of my eye I see her put food in her mouth and chewing it. No effin way! I was telling our table what just happened and a girl from the next table caught her too and couldn't believe her eyes either, she heard us talking about it and confirmed it, we all had a laugh at how blatant this waitress was at not giving a shit about customers perception of cleanliness. We even joked about leaving her leftover bacon as a tip.\n\nOur food came out and it was the worst breakfast I've had in Vegas including the $1.99 specials off Fremont street. Everything was luke warm at best, eggs looked pretty gross and the bacon was petrified. Called the manager over he deducted the food, we were out of there. 0
+Our second time at the Nugget & third time to Vegas. First time we stayed at Paris. Paris is the 'new' Vegas and the shopping is better there, but I prefer the Fremont experience to the fancy shops. It costs less, there is tons to do and see, and you can still head to the new ones to walk around. The Nugget is friendly, the rooms as very nice and the pool is great fun, plus you walk out on to Fremont street. The dealers are for the most part friendly; we had a few that were great fun. Give the Nugget a try! 1
+"I've been to Vegas many times, and stayed both on the strip, and off the strip. The Golden Nugget, by far, has been my favourite place to go to.. it's very much a home away from home for us.. Yea, its off the strip.. and I LOVE it.. Not as many drunken frat boys, with backwards baseball hats yelling \""""wooooo wooooo\""""!! Granted, it gets more and more like that, towards the evening, when the light show thing starts happening.. (which I find completely dumb, but whatever gets the masses to stare at the ceiling and drool, because some various lights are going on and off makes them happy, more power to the drones!) \n\nAnyways, back to the golden nugget.. I love this place. We booked the Gold tower room.. the TV in the bathroom mirror RULES.. nothing like doing my morning business and being able to watch C-Span.. Also, the room, which I thought was going to be a touch bigger, is still great. The bed is comfy.. Its just a very nice and relaxing room.\n\nThe pool was great.. However, be careful of floating vomit.. No, seriously.. I swam into it once.. and how is it that with how many people were in that pool, no one noticed some drunk person BARFING in the pool.. Yuck! \n\nBesides the above incident, I love this place.. They treat you well there.. We decided on staying an extra night. We are planning another trip there this summer. I cant wait." 1
+I call this place the Bellagio of downtown Vegas. Its by far the nicest of all the casinos on Fremont St without being stuffy or pretentious. You also can't beat the new rooms or the pool here. \n\nSure there are a lot of fantastic deals for food on Fremont but if you want decent sushi or real seafood that isn't deep fried..this is the only place to go.\n\nAlso if you're planning on gambling for a while..you might as well play at a place you actually WANT comps from! What could you possibly want comped at Fitzgeralds? Krispy Kreme donuts?? 1
+Our air went out, although it was replaced I was told by maintenance to prop up books or stuff to hold the drapes back from the vent part of the air conditioner. This just looks so ghetto. I shouldn't have to deal with stuff while on vacation. The worse part about it was that I e mailed a complaint and attached pictures of the lovely AC and have not heard back and when I called I was told the e mail was enough and was basically hung up on. And what's with all the dead crickets around the pool? Gross 0
+shark tank 1
+I didn't stay at the hotel, only went to the buffet.\n\nAll I can say is, It's bad when the best part of the buffet is the beverage. 0
+worst buffet for this price 0
+Old Vegas. Some people love it, and other people....act like it doesn't even exist.\n\nI happen to be one of those people who love it.\n\nSo cheap. So tacky. And such a blast.\n\nSure, modern Vegas is great & fun, but you can do so much more for so much less on Fremont Street!\n\n\nThe Golden Nugget is where you should stay if you're into hanging out on Fremont Street, hands down.\n\nMyself and 3 other people stayed in one of the Rush Tower deluxe rooms. And the room was fantastic. 2 Televisions, a fantastic bathroom, 2 couches......\n\n...but only one bed.\n\nWhen I reserved the room, the website said it was for up to four people and had the option of getting two full beds.\n\nWhen we arrived they told us that was an option, but not a guarantee.\n\nNormally this sort of customer service would merit a god awful review.\n\nBut....they have a slide that goes through a shark tank!\n\nAnd as I said, the room was very nice for the price, especially for 4 people. There was plenty of room to sleep on the couches...but when you're two couples, it's a little less than ideal.\n\nBut if you're going with a few friends or if that doesn't bother you, then go for it. No regrets staying at the Golden Nugget, and I definitely would do it again. My only complaint is that I wish they'd be a little more honest with their online reservations. 1
+"EDIT2: They charged my card AGAIN. I have now been charged four times for a one night stay. I've put a charge block on my card. Here's the saga on Vegas Chatter: http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2012/9/4/162713/3521/vegas-travel/If+You+Stay+At+Golden+Nugget%2C+Keep+An+Eye+On+Your+Credit+Card+Statements\n\nEDIT: So, I'm fresh back from my stay this weekend and here's the rest of the story.\n\nA representative from The Golden Nugget called me on Friday and explained their billing software was not jiving well with AMEX and that's why the double charge again. He then told me I would receive $300 off the bill when I checked in.\n\nFlash forward to Saturday (my check-in day) - my husband and I check-in with surly employees at the VIP lounge, go upstairs, have a lovely stay in our suite. \n\nThen we checked out this morning and THAT's where the issues come up.\n\nThe employee who checked me out informed me we were booked to stay until 9/3. I replied to her that we had only booked one night. She then said, \""""Well, whoever booked this online booked two nights. If you want to check out today there will be a $50 early check-out fee.\""""\n\nI simply replied, \""""No.\"""" She did some typing and then, lo and behold, we didn't have to pay the fee anymore.\n\nI am utterly AGHAST at the amount and degree of billing errors I have experienced in booking one night with The Golden Nugget. From reading other reviews here, I believe this to be a systemic and reoccurring issue in this casino and hotel. \n\nI'll be calling the number of the gentleman who promised me everything would be fine during my stay to alert him to this. Even though I received a reduced rate, I cannot in good conscience recommend anyone give these people their billing information.\n________________________________________ \n\nI wish I could give this hotel NO stars. \n\nThe Golden Nugget has now charged me $530 TWICE for a stay I haven't even HAD yet! Watch your credit card if you decide to give them any of your information. \n\nThe first time was when I originally booked my stay in July. I noticed a duplicate charge on my AMEX and called them about it. I was informed they had double charged almost everyone that day and were working on getting people refunds.\n\nThey did refund me but then...\n\nOn August 27 (two days ago), I received ANOTHER CHARGE for $530 on my AMEX from The Golden Nugget, THIS time it was filed under \""""Specialty Retail,\"""" which a customer rep told me meant someone had charged my card in one of their shops. I haven't even stayed there yet, so this means someone has either taken down my info and used my card to charge something or they have a dangerous glitch in their accounting system.\n\nI informed them of this and after more than 20 minutes on hold, I received NO apology, no compensation, nothing. They told me I have to talk to their accounting department. The hotel manager (Roxanne Yun) said they could do nothing for me and that she \""""had no knowledge\"""" of the SECOND duplicate charge on my card.\n\nBasically, they told me since it didn't show up on their screens (which, why would it? It's not attached to my reservation. It's a charge on my card from an unauthorized purchase in the gift shop.) it does not exist to them and they can do nothing for me.\n\nI offered to send them statements, written instructions, etc. and she repeated to me that I would just have to talk to accounting. \n\nAgain, I would not recommend you give these people your credit card information. I'm reporting them to the FTC tomorrow morning." 0
+THIS IS MY SECOND HOME!!!!!!!!\n\nWe come to vegas once a month, sometimes more, and this is the ONLY place we stay, unless we get an offer to stay at one of the MGM properties for free. \n\nThe newest tower they have, the RUSH Tower, is SOOOOOO NICE! FIVE STAR HOTEL QUALITY FOR SURE!\n\nWe have stayed in there other rooms and not been nearly as happy so we try very hard to avoid the other towers. This hotel is old so its understandable that their older towers have older rooms with outdated decor but because we were lucky enough to discover the Rush Tower we will keep coming bak again and again!!!\n\nThe pool is the best in downtown! They have a water slide that goes through their shark tank!!! The only downfall....there are A LOT of kids!\n\nBottom line, overall I love this place! I can't wait to go back! 1
+"Stopped in for a drink at the Bar next to the Cashier Cage and to play some video poker. It isn't much fun being ignored by the bartender who doesn't give a hoot about his job or the guests who sit at \""""his\"""" bar. (He must truly believe it is his bar the way he behaves while on duty!) Three of us must have waited 10 minutes before he would even acknowledge us because he was busy chatting at the end of the bar not two steps from us with someone who already had drinks. He walked by us three times at a turtle slow pace and still wouldn't glance at us purposely ignoring us. Heard him mumbling and grumbling about his patrons in a disgraceful manner. \n\nI could go on but don't wish to bore you any longer. The fact of the matter is...\nI don't care to gamble at the Golden Nugget on Fremont ever again because of this terrible employee of theirs." 0
+Ive been to Golden Nugget a couple times and have brought friends and family over the years in this casino/hotel since Vegas experience is not complete without the fremont street experience. The reason i like this hotel/casino is because its the best in the downtown area, and much more affordable compare the other hotels in the strip. 1
+"I recently stayed at the Golden Nugget on a Vegas trip, as we were interested in being near Binions, our favourite poker tournament location across the road.\n\nFirst the good... The place, since the renovation is beautiful. The blown glass everywhere is stunning, and the shark tank pool is really quite something. Sitting outside at night under the stars with a free-pour (but pricey) drink from the pool area bar is really relaxing. The beds in the rooms are comfortable.\n\nDon't bother purchasing Wifi (at $18 a day) - go down the road to Denny's where it's free all the time.\n\nNow, the bad. The rooms were absolutely nothing special. Bring your own Keurig cups as they want $10 for FOUR Keurig cups if you open the box... I'm serious! $10! You have to pay $20 a night to get a fridge in your room, the \""""view\"""" room was of a parking lot (not that there's much to see that high up on Freemont Street, anyhow. The service is TERRIBLE in all the restaurants and bars in the place.\n\nFor example... my husband and I received a coupon book when we checked in for our 5 day stay, and in the book was a couple of drink coupons for a bar in the hotel/casino. We sat no less than 40 minutes waiting (AT the bar...) with the coupons (AND tip up front...) while the bartenders whizzed by us, despite us requesting politely to be served each time they went by. The service was no better in any other part of the casino bars and restaurants.\n\nThe other primary complaint? The timeshare people camped out posing as hotel staff at your elevator entrance to the hotel... You can't get away from them, and had to pass through a gauntlet of hounding every time you got off the elevators! It's harrassment, and annoying as hell.\n\nFinally, a tip: If you get a coupon (should you stay here) for the buffet, know that it's only good for Mon-Thursday. The breakfast buffet on weekdays is relatively inexpensive, and the quality of food is good for the price. Do check it out (upstairs on the third floor)." 0
+"Let me preface this by saying, I used to live in Las Vegas and my family still does, and this used to be the \""""go-to\"""" spot for locals to have a \""""staycation\"""". This is what we were doing when we last rented a room in June. I apologize for the great detail, but I want you to understand what a horrific experience we had.\n\nOur reservation was for one night to celebrate my sister's 21st birthday. We had two rooms, and pulled up together with our bags in tow to the valet. We waited for about 5 minutes, and were finally approached by a valet attendant, who aggressively asked what we were doing there. We stated that we have reservations and were there to check in. He responded with a very robotic and rude, \""""Show me your bags or your reservation.\"""" We told him we had our bags in the trunk, and he continued to be aggressive. I understand they probably have a lot of people taking advantage of the valet service, however, as soon as he realized that we were not one of those people, he should have turned that attitude off. He did not. \n\nAs I started to unload my things and my baby, I asked for a caddy to tote our luggage on. They told me I am not allowed to use it. I had to ask why before they would offer me a baggage attendant that would help me. When the baggage attendant approached, I was really hoping he would turn things around. I was sadly disappointed. I loaded our bags onto the caddy, and he was writing, and had never said anything to me or my group, so I assumed we were finished. I proceeded to head inside. He came after me about 3 minutes later, and held his hands out and asked, \""""How am I going to get these to you if you don't wait a minute?\"""" I followed him back out to the valet area. He then accosted me for placing an item on the luggage caddy that wasn't \""""in a proper bag\"""" (it was a box of crackers...) and he rolled his eyes and grabbed a plastic bag and placed the crackers in the bag. He then asked me to count my bags. I did, and I reported the number. He began to explain that the bags could take up to an hour to get to our room, and that me taking them myself was still not an option. In that case, I decided I would need my diaper bag. I removed it from the caddy, and he rolled his eyes again and proceeded to dramatically rip up the ticket and said \""""We need to count again.\"""" He then proceeded to tell me that when I got to the room, I would need to call them to bring the bags up. I asked him to just send them now, since we were on our way out, and he said \""""We don't do that. You have to be there to accept them.\"""" When I finally was released by the baggage king, we headed to our rooms to \""""accept\"""" our bags that they wouldn't allow us to take by ourselves. I waited on hold for 4 minutes before anyone answered and they demanded a code that was on my paper. I had a baby in my arms, so I asked them to look it up by our room number or reservation since our last name had been taken, but they said they required the code. I told them to wait a second so I could dig it out, and they told me I would have to call back when I was ready...\n\nThe rest of the experience continued in that direction. We made a point to avoid all restaurants, bars and gambling in the Golden Nugget since the experience had been so consistent. There is clearly some type of management issue that the staff is not happy with, and as a customer, I felt it. We will not be returning, and we have recommended that our friends and family avoid it as well. We were extremely disappointed, and I really wish I had thought to get names of the people that were so incredibly rude." 0
+Downtown Freemont Street has come a long way since I started coming to Vegas and the Golden Nugget with its recent multi-million dollar make over is no exception. The new Rush Tower is the place to stay here. The rooms are nice (although sometimes there is a smell of sewer) and the views are stunning. \n\nThe casino itself is fun with lots of things to do and look at. I play roulette and though I lost (Vegas wasn't built on winners) the experience of losing my money was fun. The bars are all legit but a bit on the expensive side for downtown Vegas. There are a lot of places to eat in the hotel and two different Starbucks to choose from. \n\nThe pool is a fun area to hang out at but the slide made me nervous (sharks scare me) but it is very pretty to look at the aquarium from the outside. There are lots of chaise loungers and a hot tub. There is also an upstairs pool called The Hideout but it's $20 for a lounger even if you are a guest at the hotel. It's a smaller area but there are no kids allowed which is a plus.\n\nWhenever I come to Vegas and want to stay downtown, this is where I come. 1
+Terrible service and total lack of hospitality.\nWe were sitting in the Ice Bar when the Bar Back knocked my drink over. He informed the Bartender. We then went up to the bar to order another drink and was told that we were sh*t outta luck because we didn't purchase the drink from her.\nAs a local we will never return and will make sure to let our friends know what terrible service we received 0
+I have not stayed here yet but that is my next goal. I love to eat here and gamble, this hotel is so beautiful. I have gambled here b4 but i would enter from Fremont St and exit the same way this time we walked the entire hotel i was surprised that they let us roam the pool area, as we were not guest and anyone thats been to Vegas knows how most will not let u in certain areas, but we asked the guy stationed at the door if we could go n & take some pic he said sure.The restrooms r huge and always clean. This hotel rivals anyplace on the strip as far as the common areas r concerned, remember i havent seen the rooms yet, the shark and fish tanks the gorgeous decor, plenty of staff at every turn if u need something, and the free drinks while u gamble actually have alcohol in them i.e the rum punch is delicious, the nightclub,The Gold Digger music was da bomb, i didnt know any downtown hotels even had clubs and alot of stores inside if u like to shop. My next review will b after i stay here. 1
+Explosive vomit and diarrhea!\n\nReally wanted to like this hotel as it is a favorite of my parents. Not sure how it got a 4 diamond review with worn carpet, tired room decorations (and we were in one of the 'upgraded' pool view rooms) - and one of the best - pay $10 for the pod coffee in your room.....Skip the $25 VIP check in too. On the phone, we were told it included not waiting in line to check in or the buffet and access to the spa for basic things like the sauna - but upon arrival, that was not the case. Front desk and check in people both on the phone and in person seem to be a bit flippant - not at all the customer service you usually receive at a '4 diamond' location.\n\nWe had been together as a group of 8 people eating at all sorts of restaurants on the strip - then down to 4, having stayed downtown at Bally's and then our last 3 nights at Golden Nugget. We all ate together at the buffet - nothing fancy but great service and great selection of food based on the price - also had a really great meal at the Italian restaurant inside of the Golden Nugget. On Tuesday night, my girlfriend and I ate at Lilly's the Asian restaurant and had fantastic service and great food. On Wednesday night, when we returned and got our vegetable rolls and Pad Thai to go, it was also great at 10:30 pm, but at 2:30am, that's when the trouble started. My girlfriend was hit first with vomiting and diarrhea then it hit me 30 minutes later. Lots of fun with only 1 bathroom. I thought we were going to die - and this went on for hours. When I could finally pick up the phone and report this to the front desk, I let them know what was happening, because we certainly wouldn't want anyone else to go through this. I asked if someone could send up ice, water and 7 up which I thought might help with the constant and non-stop vomiting and diarrhea. They acted like we were drunk or hung over (I think we each had a beer that day) which I'm sure they get a lot - but explosive vomit and diarrhea. About 40 minutes later, room service showed up with a $38 charge for 3 small bottles of water and 7up in a carafe watered down with ice. I signed the slip in desperation for some relief and thought we would deal with it later. \n\nFront desk had told us we would need to do an incident report, but the thought of looking or talking to anyone was too much until finally by Thursday night, we thought we could keep it together long enough to have security up in the room to do the report. He apologized profusely and was wonderful, and when we told him about the room service charge, he said that was definitely something that should not have happened. He said he would turn in the report and because it was the weekend, we probably wouldn't hear from anyone until Monday.\n\nMonday, Tuesday - finally on Wednesday we called and here is the response we received from Richard Smith, claiming to be the manger of risk management of all Golden Nuggets.\n\nBy the way, we were only asking to have the room charge reversed. As a courtesy, they should also have reversed at least one of the room nights. Nothing doing - without proof - just our word against his. We calmly mentioned we owned a restaurant and knew the importance of safe food handling and that given the rapid onset of these symptoms and that NO ONE ELSE in our group had these symptoms, it was from something that was contaminated, cross contaminated and / or someone didn't wash their hands. Without a doctor's report, nothing he could do. I mentioned we were basically trapped in our room and couldn't leave, we missed two shows we had paid for on Thursday night, and reversing room service charge seemed like a reasonable request as did reversing one room night. Nope. Not without a fecal sample. So while I am finally feeling back to usual as of yesterday - nearly 7 complete days later - my girlfriend is still not feeling well. I asked if I could speak with someone else as I really could not believe this was his stance and he said no - he was it. He actually said that we should have gotten the water, ice and 7up ourselves, which I replied we had thought was a really bad idea since we couldn't stop the bodily fluids from coming out both ends and thought that would be bad going up and down the hallways. I calmly told him I would definitely be escalating this and writing on line reviews warning others about this horrific customer service and I was told to be careful, they take liable very seriously....... 0
+This place was very nice! The atmosphere was very happy and friendly! I recently visited the Golden Nugget on Fremont when I visited Vegas in Feb. 2014! For the first time ever! It was very nice clean, would definately go back again soon! 1
+"The property itself is a star here thanks to Steve Wynn and investments since. It would rate a 4. Unfortunately the management and staff are a zero, so on this scale they are a 1. The owners are a mediocre restaurant chain that specialized in highly marketed properties with huge volume and crappy product to the masses. They run their GN hotels with exactly the same philosophy. They DO NOT know quality, nor how to run a hotel AT all. Lobby? Filled with a line of people waiting forever to checkin. Why? Poorly trained staff, barely at a minimum. Don't want to wait 2 hours to check in, then u could pay their $35 VIP! Can u spell ripoff. The staff is right out of Dick's Last Resort, obnoxious, mean, wishing they were not there. I would say this was a staff training failure, but clearly they are not trained, beyond giving them a manual. Example, just one out of many, upon checkout (another long line in crowded lobby) the valet watched as I loaded bags into car. When my wife asked whether they no longer do that FOR guests his answer was epic: \""""only when asked.\"""" That is the GN experience in a nutshell. Horrible attitude, minimal staffing, no management who knows better. Do not expect much, and you will not be disappointed." 0
+If I can give less thsm one star I would. Bags were lost and bell hop took forever to put our bags in our car. Hotel gave me the runaround. Almost missed my flight. 0
+"Always have a great time when I come here to stay. Perfect \""""diet\"""" version of the strip. Kimberly (from Vegas ) at the front desk was super helpful in giving us directions and sending us to non tourist spots. For sure coming back." 1
+It's still as divey as ever here at La Bayou Casino. It's run down, cramped and there's dusty stuff all over the walls and ceilings. God knows I love this place! It's one of the coolest places in downtown Vegas and they always get my business.\n\nFrom the time you walk in the door and get your beads and raffle ticket till the time you leave, it's non-stop free drinks, cool employees and loose slots.\n\nYou know how most casinos only offer you free drinks when you are playing the $1 slots or better. Not here! I walked up, got some Mardi Gras beads and before I could sit down they asked me what I wanted to drink. I hadn't gotten half way done and she are offering me another drink. These ladies usually come by about once every 10 minutes so drink fast and get your moneys worth. By the way, these aren't pussy drinks either - you can taste the alcohol.\n\nTheir slot machines are usually pretty loose (not this time but usually). The machines are retro coin payers so don't be looking for slots with tie ins to the latest movies or TV shows and be sure to have a cup or two handy for your big win.\n\nLike I said before, I'm still loving Barbara (manager) and Mary Ellen (cashier). They are part of the experience and if they ever leave, the place just won't be the same.\n\nMan I want to go back there right now. 1
+Was cool to see once. Go in the morning and there is no line to get in. Store seemed bigger on tv. The inside was old. Kinda disappointing Chum Lee wasnt there. 0
+If you like long lines, and disappointment, this is the place for you.\n\nAs a minor fan of the show I decided it would be pretty cool to stop by and check the place out. The show is pretty interesting, (even if it is mostly faked and scripted) and being a Vegas local, I thought it would be a cool pay to kill a couple hours.\n\nI rolled up around 2pm and saw a line of tourists which wrapped around the store. The store front itself looks just like the one on the show and has no mention of Pawn Stars. Fortunately, the line moved quick and I got in with 20 minutes. \n\nThe shop itself was very small and somewhat unkept. Random things were piled behind the counters. Looks like they don't care to keep it clean when they aren't filing any episodes. Like a few other people mentioned, there really isn't much for sale. In fact, the interior is like a typical pawn shop, few weapons, jewelery, instruments and the like. If I did not go in knowing that this was the Pawn Stars shop, I probably would have thought it was just another generic pawn shop. \n\nThey didn't have much in the ways of cool an exotic collectibles or rare trinkets. They did have a pretty big section for souvenirs. Though I would hate to admit it, it seems more like a tourist trap. Get in, take a few pictures, move along, 0
+"I don't get the all the hype.\nI'm from Vegas so maybe that is why it doesn't phase me like the tourists coming through.\n\nWe had some friends visiting in town who watch the show \""""Pawn Stars\"""" and they wanted to check it out so we took them.\n\nThe line wrapped around the building. A lot of the people said they weren't even pawning or selling or even looking to buy anything they just wanted to see the \""""stars\"""" of the show. Well, I laughed but hey that is the exact same reason my friends who came to town wanted to stop in.\n\nI did however laugh my butt off that people who flew here JUST to \""""strike it rich\"""" and pawn off what they thought was worth millions. The show has filled peoples minds with promise I think.\n\nWell, it took 45 minutes but we made it inside. It was just an average pawn shop nothing special. The people from the show weren't there and from what I have heard they are mostly only there for taping the show anyway.\n\nThey had some gimmicky merchandise for sale with \""""Pawn Stars\"""" on it and a coin for the \""""Old Man\"""" which I am sure tourists will eat up. they were also selling hot dogs outside LOL!\n\nI don't see going back it was small and too crowded and smelled like armpits." 0
+as seen on TV. However, the guys are not always there, typically only when they are filming.\n\nIf you want to stop by, go when it's rainy, otherwise you will encounter a LONG line in the blitzing sun to get in. 0
+I am a huge fan of the show, so I thought it would be fun to go and check them out and buy some silver.\n\nAs soon as we got there, two freaking huge tour busses dropped of a ton of people and formed a line in front if the store.\n\nI watched as the door man wasn't letting anyone inside. Since it was over 100 degrees and I didn't want to fall out, I went up and talked to him.\n\nThe door man was nice and I told him I wasn't with the group. He told me he understood, but they were closed for taping. I asked how long would they be closed and he said an hour to an hour and a half!\n\nYou kidding?!? Closed for taping?!? I hopped in a cab and left. 0
+I didn't expect to see Chumlee or anything but did expect some cool antiques. I did not see any cool antiques. Kinda depressing overall, as was Vegas in general. 0
+"The showroom is very tiny. Here's a tip - Do NOT fill out the \""""Win a VIP\"""" Tour cards outside of the store. It is a scam. I got a call saying I won and was offered a hotel package as well. I was driving so I couldn't take down any information. I called back 3 times and was ignored. Then my number was blocked. I googled the number they called me from and turns out they were also try to scam them into PAYING $199 to receive the package. I guess they blocked me because I'm a local. Disappointing because I would've loved a stay-cation. Here is the number they called me from - just google it and the comments will appear: 702.331.8691" 0
+We always stop here and bring back some of their delicious Macadia cookies and nuts home. This place is so inexpensive love it can wait to come back. 1
+I have held my bridal show, The Bridal Spectacular at Cashman since 1991. The staff is always professional and they care about their building. The bathrooms are always clean and fresh, The concessions are generally good. It is up to the show producer to request the types of food they want served. The rates are more reasonable for parking than any other public parking lot in our town. They painted in the last few years and the building is easy to set up a convention in. It is centrally located and easy to reach from most highways. The Bridal Spectacular is held their twice a year in January and August. 1
+I have used star costume a few times and the students at my school have gone there as well for various costume needs. The staff is always professional and willing to help you find what you need. The store is clean, well maintained, and has a very, very large selection of costumes, wigs, shoes, accessories, etc. Call ahead if you are looking for a specific item, but chances are they have it. 1
+The best buffet in downtown. This buffet has most of the common foods you see at regular buffets. It's much cheaper than the buffets on the Strip. If you like normal buffets, this one the best bet. However, don't expect food that you see at the Bellagio and Wynn buffets. 1
+13.99 prime rib. Not crowded Saturday at 8pm. Desserts were ok. It's a buffet, great if you have kids, not so great if you are into quality over quantity. It was clean, the cashier was rude, but the busboy was great. Will eat somewhere else next time. 0
+Con's - parking, length of wait, quality of food, variety of food, overcrowding/poor organization of buffet. \n\nPro's - beautiful decor. \n\nFinal analysis : Not worth it, even at the low pricel. Even the breakfast buffet at Circus Circus could out do this one.\n\nFrom start to finish, this was a horrible breakfast experience. First, the parking says 'free with validation ' but it's pay first, then get reimbursed from the cashiers cage. Not the accepted definition of validation! Also, the parking attendant was a complete jerk, when asked about it. \n\nOnce inside, we waited almost thirty minutes in line to pay. One Cashier for a line that stretched to over fifty people? Really? Right as we were checking out, we heard someone on the walkie talkies say she was coming to the front to assist with checkout. Insult to injury at that point.\n\nThe selection and quality of food was absolutely terrible. Scrambled eggs that were runny. The line for individual omelettes was so long as to make it not worth the wait. If you expected fresh fruit, you'd be disappointed, it was all canned. While I know they don't make their own pudding, you don't want it (or the yogurt) looking like it had just been dumped out of a can into a bowl. Also, three separate giant bowls of prunes seemed like overkill. \n\nThe bacon and sausage were very good, but by the time I wanted seconds, the lines for food were ten people deep. Bread products were obviously frozen and/or made elsewhere. Bread still in its plastic bags was left out for toast. They didn't even have real butter, just 'spread'. 0
+It's probably been 8 years since we last tried out the Garden Court Buffet. We had fond memories of it from previous visits. I don't know what has happened, but our breakfast buffet was extremely disappointing. It's one of the most inexpensive breakfast buffets you will find in Las Vegas. It's only $8. But even for that price, we wouldn't go back again.\n\nThe coffee was the worst we've ever had. It was served in plastic mugs and was very watery. I could barely drink it. The orange juice was almost as bad. We tried a variety of items. We were disappointed with everything except the omelet, coconut donut, and cinnamon rolls.\n\nWe arrived around 8:30 am on a weekday morning in early April and there was no line. When we left around 9:30, there was still no line. So, I think it's safe to say you won't have to wait to get into this breakfast buffet.\n\nConclusion: If you have very low expectations, you might not be disappointed by this breakfast buffet. For the same price, we found the breakfast buffet at the Orleans to be better. Of all the buffets we went to during our 5-day stay, this was by far the worst. If you want an absolutely scrumptious dining experience, you must try the breakfast buffet at the Wynn or the Wicked Spoon. 0
+"If you are looking for a cheap buffet and/or want an introduction to classic American home cooking, then the Garden Court Buffet at the Main Street Station is for you. The buffet is only $9 for dinner ($8 if you join their player's club) and offers a whole array of American classics, from fried chicken to roast beef and manicotti, to pork shoulder and make-your-own-tacos. There are also pasta salads, mashed and baked potatoes, green beans, steamed carrots, etc. The only thing really missing are ribs. The casino seems attract Filipino/Hawaiians, so there were a few Chinese/Filipino/Hawaiian offerings as well.\n\nWe weren't too hungry so we didn't taste that many dishes, but the manapua (Hawaiian steamed pork buns) were the best I've tasted. The pork had the perfect combination of acid and sweetness and they kept very well in the steam table. I wholeheartedly recommend this. The other winner are the mashed potatoes. They are perfectly seasoned and taste just of what they are. The kalua pork was also pretty good, but as the main flavor in this dish is liquid smoke, it's hard to get it wrong.\n\nOther dishes weren't as great. My daughters enjoyed the \""""make your own tacos\"""" station and I liked the tortilla chips, but the guacamole needed more avocado. The fried chicken was crispy, but it tasted like the microwavable kind. The lumpia and chow mein both needed more seasoning. My husband liked the pasta salad (or was it potato salad?), but it wasn't cold enough.\n\nThe biggest loser of the day was the mac & cheese I didn't taste it, but my daughter could barely stomach one bite - and this is not a picky child. The other loser was the melon, which was unripe and not sweet.\n\nDesserts were the best part. Their banana cream pie was particularly tasty, but their key lime pie wasn't bad - though too sour. The cheesecake was great, if a bit sweet. Everyone's favorite, of course, was the soft-serve station. There are many other choices, however: from pies to pastries to puddings.\n\nService was great, our waiter refilled our glasses often.\n\nIn all, it was a very pleasant experience." 1
+Steak was horrible. Was hungry, still couldn't eat those burned coals. Raw meat, no marination. all other foods were OK (meh). They get a lot of customers, so you guess what kinda service you might get. over all over-rated restaurant! 0
+What a great find! A very reasonable price good for the entire family. The food was better than I expected. No wonder there was a long line. I got too full I couldn't get to the famous oxtail soup that everyone is raving about. Well, next time. My favorite was their Kahlua Pork and chocolate cake!! 1
+"Luck be a lady tonight...luck be a lady tonight...luck if you've ever been a lady to begin with...luck be a lady tonight!\n\nNow you would think a city like Vegas would have a massive building with all their historic neon signs all lit up as a blinding tribute to Sinatra-era glitz. Leggy showgirls would act as docents and hand out free sunglasses to prevent retina damage among the patrons. But no, not even close. It's not a museum in the traditional sense...it's more the open-air variety you would find in a third-world country where you would pay to see local peasants making flour with a rock.\n\nThe Neon Museum actually consists of two locations - one is the Fremont East area where refurbished neon signs are on display in the street median, the other is a bit north of downtown where there is a \""""boneyard\"""" of aged neon signs leaning against each other in a couple of lots surrounded by a canvas-covered chain-link fence. Fremont East is intriguing at night as the neon signs form a parade of sorts highlighted by the Hacienda Cowboy hovering over a stoplight (see the gallery). Make sure to watch out for the drunken revelers who frequent the clubs lining the street. They're a mean bunch.\n\nI only became aware of the boneyard through Anthony Bourdain's show where he was given a retro-swing tour by a Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator. So after an afternoon in Red Rock Canyon, Jamie W. and I made a beeline to the boneyard only to realize that you have to make an advance reservation to gain entry. Damn. We did take a peek though the fence to see what we were missing - a hodgepodge of gigantic, rusting signs that look almost like a surreal montage of one big hangover. \n\nI donated $15 online to the museum, the admission they charge for a private tour, since I did take a few snaps from the outside (see the gallery). I hope they get enough funding to realize their goal of converting the retro-cool La Concha Motel lobby into the museum visitor center. These signs deserve a lot more care than can be afforded in a junkyard. Where's Fred and Lamont? You hear that, Elizabeth? I'm coming to join ya, honey!" 1
+"Had a tour at the Neon while visiting in Las Vegas. I have to give a short a+ to the museum itself! very fun to see the old signs of the past. We went at night so we could see them under lights, it was great! What was not so great was our tour guide. Many of our group had our camera's and were told it was alright to take as many picture as we wanted. The problem was the tour guide would not give us enough time to take pictures. He would keep saying things like \""""if you people at the end would get up with the rest of us, we can continue !\"""" or \""""People, I can't allow you to linger behind the rest, we have to stay together\"""". There was an employee at the end of our group, so no one could get lost. I understand they only give an hour for the tour, so make the tours a bit longer!! Many of our group were not happy. $50 was a bit much to pay for this much grief and being treated like grade school children." 0
+Hands down the coolest thing we did on our most recent Vegas trip! Absolutely worth getting a rental car and making a special trip. \n\nThe tour itself takes an hour and winds through the junkyard trail of long lost neon Vegas signs. Our docent was full of information about old Vegas, how the signs got to the museum, the history of the hotels they came from, the current status of the hotel, etc. \n\nThe price is more than reasonable and goes toward a good cause. You can buy the Neon Museum/Mob Museum combo ticket too if you're into that (we did that but I was less than impressed with the Mob Museum). \n\nA must do! Highly recommended! 1
+Guy is an amazing tour guide! We had so much fun on our night tour of the Neon Museum. Guy gave a fun and very educational tour, I can't wait to go back and see it during the day. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Las Vegas history. 1
+"In the words of Lloyd Christmas, \""""I like it a lot\"""". \n\nWhat a cool place, that's my inner child talking, for both locals and tourists a like. I used to think Vegas had no culture and what culture we did have was imploded and replaced with some corporate statue that housed over three hundred people and offered a $.99 all you can eat shrimp special.\n\nThat's still the case, but the Neon Museum is a great look into a small peice of Vegas' brightly lit past. If you're a local or have been here long enough to hold that title, you'll notice some real gems in this fluorescent boneyard. The old Anderson Dairy sign brings on fond memories of Rusty The Fox, and Terrible's giant mustache would make any downtown hipster green with envy. \n\nBesides nostalgia, the Neon Museum offers multiple tours throughout the day and a few into the twilight hours, where the lights come on and the museum comes alive. The neon signs don't actually light up, but they have perfectly placed lights to give the illusion of old Vegas... Well, maybe not, but they sure are pretty! \n\nThey also cater to the locals with $12 ticket prices and $18 for out-of-state adventurers. Senior discounts are also offered, so it's a great place for Nan Nan and Pop Pop to explore during the holidays and it won't kill your bank account." 1
+No complaints about the beef jerky and other products but their customer service needs a major rehaul. We usually spend $200-300 when we come to Vegas, but no longer after our nightmare experience with our recent online order. We were sent the wrong box and asked to send the box back. Concern #1 - A customer should NOT have to pay for return postage out of their own pocket for a business' mistake even if they did offer to reimburse for postage. Eventually we were sent a prepaid label to mail back this box. \n\nThe 3 times I spoke to someone over the course of a week MY order was never mentioned except to say that it went to someone else. It was not even shipped out after their error was discovered. Concern #2 - My business was NOT appreciated. I felt my goods were being held hostage until the box that was mistakenly shipped by them was returned by me. In fact, after I asked to cancel my order I was notified that I would not receive my refund until after they received this mistakenly shipped box. 0
+"First, let me get the important stuff out of the way.\nBusiness Hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday\n 9:30 am to 2 pm Sunday.\n\nI think the reason why the rating might stay at 4 stars would be because of their hours. If you think about it, they are in a prime location in between 3rd St and Fremont Street Experience. But because their hours are considered day time hours, all you nocturnal peeps will never get the pleasure of checking out their fine establishment.\n\nNow for the good stuff. Think of all the beef jerky that you have ever had. Now times that by 100. You get The Beef Jerky Store. Should be called \""""The Beef Jerky and Other Good Stuff Store\"""". Once you step inside, you will know what I mean. \n\nNot only do you get your typical beef jerky with all sorts of different flavors, there is also Wild Boar, Ostrich, Salmon, Tofu, Alligator, and Clam. \n\nNow for the \""""Other Good Stuff\"""". They also have Dried Fruit, Nuts, and Candies. Some notables there are Okra Chips and Baby Crab. Yes, I said baby crab.\n\nSome random info. There is a 10 dollar minimum on debit/credit cards. Make sure to take full advantage of the free Beef Steak Jerky on check in.\n\nSo in closing, I wish they were open later but then again, I can understand their point of view based on drunk people coming in and wreaking havoc. Nevertheless, I will continue to be a fan. I just need to show up earlier.\n\nYelp 2014 365 Review Challenge #19" 1
+I really don't have anything negative to say about my experience here. With exception maybe of a dickhead waiter and a snippy foreign 21 dealer. Oh, and the elevators were a bit scary.\nFor the most part though, everyone did an amazing job of pretending they actually liked us. The casino staff, the desk staff, the laughably un-funny comedians and the other patrons all seemed to be actually having fun. Obviously,the whole environment was carefully crafted and calculated to keep us there and spending, but the friendly personable veneer was nearly flawless. 1
+"2.5 stars\n\nI have some really fond memories of Fitzgerald's. I visited this location as a broke college student and though it is off the strip, the beds aren't the comfiest, it reeks of cigarette smoke and lacks all the bells and whistles of the modern Vegas hotels we have all become accustomed to, Fitzgerald's has a few things going for it: \n\n1. Cheap drinks at the bar. SUPER cheap!\n\n2. Cheap slots and card games. You can play the penny slots and $5 blackjack tables to you heart's content\n\n3. The staff here are absolutely amazing. They are friendly, accomodating and will bend over backward for you. \n\nThis is a great low cost option for those traveling to Vegas on a budget. That being said, \""""The Fitz\""""could really use a facelift." 0
+A casino only review: While Fitzgerald's has changed it's name to The D - Las Vegas, this change is fairly recent. While I'm sure they have many good things planned for their place along the Fremont Street Experience for many in my family there was only one main attraction to go here. Old school slots that paid out in coins, not paper vouchers. If you wanted a small taste of old school Vegas it was there for the taking. \n\nThe D has said something about expanding the old school slot section and I hope they do. Otherwise, with so many better experiences along Fremont Street you would be better off going elsewhere. 0
+Great place to come to when you need Vintage and you're willing to spend an outragous amount on something you typically wouldn't wear everyday. There is a creepy cat that roams the store too and I have bad allergies to cats--annoying! The staff is really snooty and wont really help you find what your specifically looking for, unless they are having a good day... \n\nIf you want my opinion... go to Buffalo Exchange!! The staff is fun and friendly--and there is no telling what you're going to find. The prices are awesome and some of the proceeds go toward chairity! 0
+Excellent service - this is the main reason why I am giving 5 stars!\nEven though it was a hot summer day when I played here, the staff was very attentive and friendly. \nThe course was nice and was a nice oasis so close to the strip. \nDrink a lot of water and unlike me, try to get to get there early enough to use the driving range. \nMy game was not the sharpest when I was there, but it was still a very enjoyable day! 1
+Although it is not a bad hotel, it definitely doesn't deliver the Vegas experience. Not a lot of young people, more of an older crowd who just wants to gamble and chill. You can take the shuttle to the strip, but it stops pretty early. They have a TGI Fridays which is always good, bowling, theater, and other stuff. But like I said, it doesn't really feel like your in Vegas when at Sams Town. 0
+I'm rating this for their Poker Room only. They have a $23 morning tournament for a Mixed Hold'em. Not bad at all...your opponents are 95% seniors (they love socializing). Payout was not bad as well (depends on how many entries).\n\nIf you came earlier and had time to spare at the same time haven't eaten breakfast yet, try the Sport's Deli by the Sports Book section. Not bad for a breakfast sandwich there. They also have a Loco Moco in their menu but wasn't able to try it (I didn't have enough time to do that).\n\nOverall, I will come back here to try it again. 1
+The light shows here are super cool.\nI love their decorations, and even though it's no Bellagio Gardens, I dig it...almost makes me feel like I'm not in Las vegas.\n\nWhile we haven't eaten/gambled here, we have stopped by Calamity Jane's ice cream shop. Which serves dryers..... I could have got that at the store, but okay.\nWhen we were there, the employee was quite involved in a conversation, with non customers. She seemed pretty irritated that we interrupted that. 1
+Koa rv park at sams town has certainly made a Change for the worst. Sams town rv park was our to go spot in Vegas but now that it is a KOA Heavy construction noise begins at 7:00 am, lots of people in yellow shirts driving yellow golf carts but the place looks unkept. Jacuzzi temp down to warm, pool water looks green, tv cable is the worst I have experienced, no Change machine for laundry, office not receptive 'bring your own quarters'. It took 3 attempts to get a site. people occupied the sites we wear assigned. Overall I would highly recommend an alternative rv park (not the KOA at Circus Circus) for your stay in Las Vegas. 0
+"I was pretty excited to stay at SAMs town for the night with my husband, because we used to come here on dates when we were teenagers and it was so nice. We stayed here last night and it was ridiculous. The check in line was a good hour of waiting because there were only two very slow people working the desk. When I checked into the room, I realized that my neighbors were the neighbors from hell and the entire hallway reeked of marijuana. The room was cozy but dusty and a bit run down. There are very few channels to choose from on tv. At 6:00 AM we woke up to our neighbors' kids ringing our hotel door bell repeatedly and when we finally got up and took care of that and fell back asleep, housekeeping knocked at the door at 7:30 asking to clean our room when we had the so not disturb sign up. She was a lady who spoke terrible English and she just went from door to door yelling \""""housekeeepppiiiinnngggggg\"""" waking everyone. It felt like we were staying in some really ghetto apartments. Never ever again will we return. Awful, dingy and ghetto hotel. Awful. Next time we will go to the MGM, trump or something else." 0
+I would rather be punched in the face, than eat anything from this Cook on Wok location. 0
+I went to Fremont Street hoping to finally try LeThai. But as is my luck with any Tony Hsieh supported business I had another bad experience as LeThai was closed. So I head back to the parking garage at the El Cortez hungry and wondering what to do. I step out of the elevator and see Mamacita's. Or is it Mamita's? Heck if I know, it's Mexican food, my second most favorite thing except pizza. I punch the down button, a couple steps through the casino and across Fremont has me inside waiting on someone to help me. \n\nMamacita's is s-l-o-w. Like the polar ice caps will be melted by the time they get to you slow. I grabbed a seat and waited to get a menu. I waited to get salsa, which by the way they brought chips and a medium and a hot salsa, both of which were good. I waited to finally get someone to take my order. Meanwhile I'm sitting there facing Fremont St. watching ESPN on the flat screen on the wall and waiting some more. Finally I get my lunch special, a taco, enchilada, rice, and beans. They used regular beans, not dehydrated beans which was a surprise of sorts. The taco was crispy but had me relying heavily on the salsa to make it good. And everything else was just ho-hum. \n\nI also ordered ice tea, which was good but they brought out the sugar tray and all it had in it was artificial sweetners. I'm sorry but I only do real sugar when I'm out, or Xyla at home, I won't use anything else. So not having real sugar on the table was something I didn't like. \n\nI got a phone call so I had to leave and it took forever to get someone's attention and to get my check. I tried to hand my server my debit card but she ignored it, went up and printed my ticket then came back and got it. Seriously, I needed to go at that point, when I tell you to just run the damn card, run the damn card. \n\nIf I was on Fremont Street and hungry I might come back here again. But if you're on a tight lunch hour this is NOT a place you even want to consider. They take slow to a whole other place and it's not good. Also decor wise it's kinda cool but the 80's music and other crap gets old very quickly. \n\n2 Stars: It's just not all that. 0
+Horrible service!!. If I had known they were shut down by the health dept., wouldn't have come here. Waited 15 min for the waitress and it wasn't even busy. The table next to us waited forever and when they asked for more chips, they were charged for them. We had to get up and get our own refills. Stay away and find another place to eat!! Didn't even want to leave a 1 star but there's no lower rating!! 0
+"One of the biggest tourist traps around. Skip this overpriced crap and look for McDonald's in that one casino for cheap food, or a sit-down restaurant for a better value. $5.99 is apparently a \""""special\"""" price for two average (at best) slices of cheese pizza and a pretty small soda, and the rest of the menu is definitely overpriced. Only reason this gets two stars is that the food and service weren't actually horrible." 0
+"This place is amazing. Timothy (Timo as he's known) took care of me. Walking in, I thought I had stopped into Central District in Seattle. Loud hard core gangsta music, guys yelling back and fourth, cranking jokes, seeming oblivious that I was there.\n\nAs we walked in, one barber called to us asking what we needed. Told him we needed a haircut. We sat and as others came and went, seeming mostly to visit, we waited. One customer leaving said, 'the wait's long, but it's worth it'. \n\nMy partner was sat first, then I was next. The guy who took care of me has been cutting hair for 23 years. He was great! Cleaned up my beard, cut my hair, made it all look tight. According to him, I was representing his work. \n\nWithout a doubt the prices were great! I had the \""""Cut Above the Rest Experience\"""". It was worth every penny. \n\nThis place is a hidden treasure. For the best shave, cut, fade, trim, or whatever this place is not worth missing. In Vegas, you'll pay 3x's more for worse unless you come here.\n\nThanks Timo! Love what you did!" 1
+"Man, I needed a haircut while in Vegas. Didn't know where to go and neither did the concierge's at my hotel. So I did a little research on my own, and came up with A Cut Above the Rest IV Downtown Vegas. I'm glad I did! Tim \""""O\"""" hooked me up! The old school music they play is great also! So I say that to say this, when in Vegas and you need a haircut and some ole' school music, check out Tim \""""O\"""" and crew at A Cut Above. You'll be glad you did! Show ya right!\n\nMo Rouse, Washington, DC." 1
+I went there based on Yelp's reviews and truly wish I didn't. I believe that the person that cut my hair has absolutely no idea what cutting hair means and/or that was his first time doing it. He was done in about 7 minutes, 2 of which he had to go to the restroom wtf ?!. The next 20 minutes I spend explaining him that hair should be smooth and that I cannot have random chunks of hair all over. It just doesn't look normal... at which point I gave up. The 5 star review are a joke and I would not recommend this place to anybody! 0
+Went there to get my stone on my wedding band replaced. They said they didn't have the stone on stock that it had to be ordered that it would be done in 3 days. So I told them I well give them a week done I don't live in the area. Lady says it will definitely be done by then. Went there today to pick up my ring and the lady couldn't find it. Why? Because they never fixed it because the stone didn't come in. I have them an entire week and she said it would be done. I don't even live near that mall. Jeweler wanted to replace the done with a round cut when that's not even the shape of my diamond it's a princess cut. Manager was nice enough to apologize but add for his staff I wouldn't trust them. So I wouldn't recommend taking your jewelry there especially if you have to leave it and come back another day. Staff had POOR COMMUNICATION! 0
+A hidden gem for seafood in particular for shrimp coktails and ceviche. They have the best Micheladas I have ever tasted and make it a point to drop in everytime I am in town with family and or friends. 1
+"I came here on August 31st, my husband ordered three tacos, and we decided to eat there. There was no one else in the joint, and we waited about 5 minutes. The tacos came, and my husband tells me he ordered them soft, so I told him I would go and return them. I told the girl who was working and she said \""""he didn't say soft\"""" I was taken aback so I told her if that was the case I would pay extra for giving us soft tacos. I think I was very nice. She then says \"""" if I do that, I'll throw those ones out\"""" so I say \"""" so I'm stuck with these.\"""" Which she turns around and starts talking with her crew. What makes this worse is I contacted the company with no response. It's one thing to have a rude crew, it's another for a company not to care. Terrible, I should of read all the reviews first." 0
+I am not a real big fan of fast-food type coffee houses. I think they are overpriced and I prefer the taste of my coffee at home. Nonetheless, there are times when you are out and you need caffeine fix and all there is is Starbucks. \n\nI always order a latte. It is the simplest, cheapest option besides regular coffee, which for me always tastes kind burnt. When I was younger, and did not care about calorie count, I would order the mocha Frappuccino. Alas, I prefer to eat my calories. \n\nThis location has been renovated, and it is much nicer and airier that before. They also have a nice patio outside for people watching (and to laugh at people going the wrong way, 4th street is one way guys). 0
+Oh baseball, how I missed you! We came here with a friend who was visiting. Tickets were pretty inexpensive and so was parking. It was a cheap night out at the ballpark for 3 people! \n\nThe stadium wasn't packed (in fact I was a little saddened by how empty it was but it became a bit of a chilly evening and was early in the season). We received friendly service from everyone there and the stadium was pretty clean. They had your typical overpriced game food, but we went on dollar beer night and definitely got our money's worth :) We arrived early and got to see the players signing autographs for some of the kiddos in the park.\n\nThe 51s totally kicked butt that night. There were some obnoxious drunks heckling them from behind us but it made for an even more fun evening because of how ridiculously loud and stupid they were lol. \n\nWill definitely consider going back, especially for some of the better giveaways, since the tickets are so cheap and you can get a good seat. 1
+I really enjoy the games. It is a good family outing. We went on a might when they had fireworks which were set to good music and were fantastic! We have been going to games for quite a few years and they have improved the food somewhat. I got a Chicago dog from one stand that had some gourmet dogs. We also tried some loaded nachos that were not bad. Love the hecklers on Thursday dollar beer night! 1
+I am hoping my experience will match the other yelper. So far l've had a very bad experience just trying to be seen. Fax is impossible to get through. Call is worse have called in more then 4x. Two of those calls where over 20 minute wait time and a third was 30min. Just to drop off copies of my lab work took 20min wait after checking in and 1hr the first time then was told I'd get a call back after they determined the urgency of my appt from lab work. 5 days passed when I finally called back to request an appt to the same person I had been dealing with the whole time. Sucks I started this process to get an appt after receiving me referral turned into a 3week process and my insurance was termining. They still couldn't fit me in before my insurance termed. Giving them another chance. This is clearly a issue with this particular staff member. I'm hoping to resolve this issue. 0
+Although the masseuse was very good at the spa the facilities were not clean! The service was less than average and unfriendly wait staff and overpriced for what I received. The receptionist upon arrival was grumpy and I have been to other spas in Vegas that were very well kept and concerned about me as their customer, in this facility I never even saw an employee other than when I was having my massage. They had a shower that was out of order as well as the steam room was closed. The hot tub was very dirty, the showers were old and rundown the vanity area was lacking and what was so called the couples grand room was very small and the jetted tub was very dirty I am very disappointed having been to a Mandara spa before I expected better. 0
+Las Vegas is stuck in 1989. The people who work at these places don't understand why someone would want to sit down and use a laptop computer for an hour or so... Hello!.... You guys offer free wi fi.... So, the people who live in 2014, may want to use their computer and the internet. This store has Blocked all the electrical sockets so, you can't plug in your laptop. The Del Taco in Los Angeles welcomes laptop users. Las Vegas thinks you are strange if you spend time using a computer... 0
+I was torn about Yelping my experience at Pho Huong Saigon since I am very inexperienced with Vietnamese cuisine. I didn't want to speak on something I had no knowledge of. I do however know what a good dining experience is, and this wasn't one of them.\n\nI walked into a dingy, empty room during lunch to be ignored by the waiter who couldn't have been older than 14. I ordered the egg rolls and a small bowl of Pho with well-done beef. Normally I would never beef well done but I didn't want to take any chances here.\n\nThe egg rolls were average at best. They were served with a clear sauce, which I think was a fish sauce.\n\nThe pho was more like a drink than a meal. The broth was fine, as long as you love you MSG, but the veggies and meat were not good. I tried everything in the bowl, and really nothing had much flavor besides the broth. \n\nI don't know what good pho is, but I can't imagine this was it. 0
+We originally loved this place, but have noticed lately that their service is going downhill. They had online ordering/menu available, but turned it off. When you ask the woman at the restaurant she tells you to just call in your order. Problem is that you can tell her you'll be there in 10 minutes and they don't start the food until you arrive. Kind of defeats the purpose of calling ahead. Grumpy service = loss of customers = loss of $. If the service isn't good it doesn't matter how good the food is for us. We will be shopping around the area now for a new 'regular' Chinese take-out restaurant. What a shame! 0
+We ordered the meal for three (could have fed at least 6) and they gave us a order of shrimp fried rice for no charge. We had the Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken and Kung Pau Chicken . All three were very good. Delivery took awhile, the driver was very apologetic which was nice! We will order here again! 1
+My boyfriend and I dined for lunch at My Buddy's Cafe and the food was outstanding! The service was very friendly and the Gyros were great! $5.00 for a Gyro, can't beat that! We will be back for sure! 1
+Tried many different gyros from different places in town and this will always be my # 1 , just the best! :) 1
+Beware of what you purchase from this store, I have a $4000 Babe Ruth autographed piece that was purchased here that is a FAKE after multiple e-mails over the past few YEARS I cannot get them to refund my money.\n\nThis Business was bought out over two years ago by a company called FANATICS...I can tell you that they are a Top Notch Organization that puts the customer first! I sent my complaint to the Regional Vice President and within a few days he resolved the whole thing. He took the piece back and gave me a Store Credit for my Item along with an additional $1000 Store Credit for my troubles. I wouldn't have any problem buying from them in the future, they stand by what they sell and if your not happy they will take care of you and make things right!!! Thank you Mike and Dan for helping me get this resolved. 0
+Owner wrote me and asked me to actually give his business another chance, said he was a new owner and proprietor that had taken over. 1
+Tried this place today for the first time. I had the curry chicken and my boyfriend had jerk chicken. Both were excellent. Also had the meat patty. So good. We will definitely be back ! 1
+"You know you're in for a bad meal when you hear\n\"""" DING\"""" come from the kitchen. This is the most flavorless Jamaican food I have ever eaten. I will NOT return. Booooo!" 0
+When it comes to cheap lunches on the westside of town, nothing beats Thai BBQ on Jones. Many a time have coworkers and I stopped in for a great meal on the cheap. \n\nHave tried it a few times outside of lunch which just means the portions are a little larger and prices higher but still great Thai food. Oh... and the service is awesome! \n\nThe only thing I have against this place is their water tastes weird to me, but things like hot tea or ice in my sprite are all good. Odd.... Maybe it is just me. 1
+I'm disappointed. The usual Thai BBQ I go to on Flamingo/Rainbow closed early, so we tried this one. We had shrimp fried rice and chicken coconut soup. The chicken is dark meat. The soup was bland. The rice had too many onions and chunks of tomato. I'll be sticking to the one I love.\n\nThe spot is also kind of dirty and smells smoky. 0
+Lunch time deliciousness! I came here because my friend wanted to go and introduce me to the amazing things on life like the teas and amazing service. We walked in and were seated immediately. They brought us means and my friend order me the orange tea which I should probably get the name of. I took a look at the menu and had not idea what to order, it all sounded delicious and I was starving. I ended up getting the same plate as him. It's beef curry and it comes with a side of rice. The sauce if a mix or curry and coconut milk and has a little spice to it. I couldn't finish mine but I wanted to. It was tender and mix perfectly with the white rice. Defiantly coming back. 1
+Ta-ta-ta-tastyyyyyyy!!! If you want a stellar, tasty, affordable lunch to nurse that 'party-too-hard-the-night-before' feeling...you MUST try Capriotti's. \n\nThe spot is clean and staff is super friendly, though it's a little off the beaten path it's worth it! I highly recommend the 'Bobbie' &/or the 'SlawBeJoe' 1
+I enjoy Jack in the Box. Probably too much for my own good. However, I will not be stopping at this location again, which is unfortunate as its the only one along my commute. I put my order in via the self ordering machine (love them!) And the gentleman before me ordered pretty much the same thing I did and had his food in hand within about 4 minutes. However, I got the wildcard of some guy walking in and ordering the same thing as me (the tacos are quite popular). Because he was 'in a rush' he got MY tacos and I got to wait a total of 11 minutes to receive my order. In no business is this okay. I guess if I do come back it'll be when I am 'in a rush' so I, too, can steal someone else'a food. The order was right and the place was clean. That's what the second star is about. The fact that I had to finish the rest of my bus/walk commute smelling of tacos and potato wedges was not the business. 0
+Simply dishonest, unprofessional, n don't step foot in there .Hope they spend every penny that they got from me for medicine . 0
+An excellent movie theater in a great location. Very comfortable seats. Been here about 4 times now and its never been crowded. The screens that I have seen movies on have great projection and the sound has always been top notch. Really like the nachos as well. 1
+I've only seen two movies at this theater and maybe it's because the theaters where I live are just small but these theaters were huge! there were so many rows in the theater I was in. \n\nwhen you walk to the elevators for the rooms they have a display of which movies are playing and their times during the day so you don't have to walk all the way to the theater. Which was pretty convenient.\n\nTickets didn't seem that pricy to me, it was only a few cents more than what I'm used to so nothing new.\n\nTh workers at the concession stand were nice but kind of slow at getting the food but nothing to get annoyed at really.\n\nonly bad thing was when I was watching a movie, the guy, who just happened to sit right behind me with all of the other empty seats, started to fall asleep and snore. I was more entertained than annoyed but I'm not taking a star away because of that. 1
+being that i am thai and have had thai food from many places in america and in thailand let me be the first one to say that this place could have possibly the best THAI FOOD in america that i have had...when i say best i mean authentic not that natalee thai crap or any of that stuff that is watered down and served to people who dont know anything about thai food...this place has a thai and chinese menu.....stick with the thai food here....\n\nevery time i set foot in las vegas eating here is a must...the food is made here the way it is supposed to be made...SIMPLY AMAZING! 1
+Kung Fu has one of the best lunch specials in Vegas. For $5.95 you get soup, an entree with steamed or fried rice, an egg roll and a fried chicken wing from 11-3pm.\n\nThe rest of the menu is very exhaustive including Thai and Chinese dishes. The hot pots of soup are intense and delicious, better for parties of 3 or more.\n\nThe food is rich and flavorful and none of the staff speaks much English*, which means the cook are Thai and know what they're doing.\n\n*In an effort to not sound offensive, if you want people to speak perfect English get some generic food from Panda Express. 1
+"The food here is mediocre, but it is pretty cheap. \n\nI've gone here about three times and from what I can remember I've had pad thai, tom yum soup, chow mein, a chicken dish, a duck dish, and a beef dish. All of the dishes were satisfactory, nothing more. \n\nThe staff isn't very friendly. I have never being greeted here, or given a nice goodbye. \n\nIt's a nice place to go if you want a lot of food for a low price and aren't too concerned about service.\n\n*You can also view the comment that was left on this review to get a further understanding of the people that work there:\n\n-Only I would know how many times I've gone to this restaurant, so for this person to say, \"""" I'm sure you've been here more, you just forgot a few other times we were together,\"""" is just a little absurd. And after asking my boyfriend, it turns out I've only gone here TWO times. \n\n-\""""You'll probably have to get use to having great tasting Thai and Chinese food.\"""" Excuse me? I'll probably have to GET USE TO having this stuff? As if I haven't gone to other Thai and Chinese restaurants before. I didn't even mention the fact that it was Chinese and Thai in my review, so i don't see what that has to do with anything. \n\n-\""""see for yourself. The Tourism Authority of Thailand delegates to the DEMA show dined with us three out of the four days they were here in Vegas.\"""" Umm, is that suppose to mean something to me? Showing me some link isn't going to change my taste buds. \n\n\nI gave this restaurant two stars for a reason. The food is mediocre and the service is lacking, but that doesn't mean I hated it. I've left far worse reviews at other places." 0
+Good food, terrible service. The food was good and in reasonable portions but I hardly ever saw my waiter. It wasn't that they were busy; there were two large tables that were all Asian that got seen constantly without any trouble. After they took my plate away I waited 15min for my check, in that time both tables entered, got seated and ordered their food by the same waiter. It was the first time I've ever not left a tip because I was genuinely offended at their service. Quality wise I'd order take out next time but on principle I'll never give them business again. 0
+The food here is really great... if you like authentic Thai food!!! Suggestions include... Mint Chicken (Chopped Chicken Chili Mint), Shrimp Pad Thai, Tom Kha Ghai Soup, Beef Satay. 1
+Always a good bet to come here if you're in the mood for reasonably priced Thai or Chinese food. Everything in the menu is delicious. I really recommend the 'beef jerky'. The place is consistently busy, which is always good sign. 1
+"KUNG FU KICKED TO 2 STARS\n\n Kung Fu Restaurant broke an important rule. That rule is to NEVER EVER force your customers to leave a minute after giving them the check. Breaking this rule has consequences such as A ONE STAR REDUCTION IN A REVIEW RATING. As a result of their unprofessional action a 3.4 rating is dropped to 2.4 stars that is rounded off to 2 stars. Yikes! kind of how my brother and I also felt. In all honesty this a gentle response considering that many talented Yelper's would reward this experience with a one star rating. \n\n Kung Fu Restaurant is located in the Las Vegas Chinatown District at the southwest corner of Valley View and Spring Mountain Boulevard. After a day in Springs Preserve suffering with a hurt left foot my brother and I decided to drive a few traffic lights South on Valley View Boulevard to Chinatown. This would be a convenient choice. Actually not really. Regardless that Kung Fu is at a major crossroads, the parking situation is atrocious. The diminutive parking spaces are more ideal for a golf cart than today's modern vehicles. I'd sacrifice my car if I left it there. So, we parked across Valley View Boulevard near Starbuck's with the intention of a post dinner coffee after. So I'd sacrifice my legs and limbs crossing a busy Valley View Boulevard.\n\n The service started out allright. Immediately after walking inside there was a booth available (I wonder why). The waiter presented my brother and I with glasses of cold water and the menus. \n\n Regardless that there was a large assortment of dishes to choose from, only the entree page dishes included jasmine rice. Nothing about brown or fried rice. I ordered the shrimp chop suey which was around $9.50. My taste buds say that the shrimp chop suey is 3.4 stars. In comparison to the Chinese restaurants that I have reviewed (my Chinese Restaurants list is the home of these reviews) the size of the shrimps trailed in comparison. Generally speaking, or tasting the quality from the vegetables to the sauce tasted fine. The soy sauce gave some taste to the jasmine rice. With the shrimp chop suey and jasmine rice, I ordered hot tea. In my opinion it is nearly impossible to mess up the delicious hot tea that Chinese restaurants serve. After a few cups of the delicious green tea, I stand by my opinion. Thanks to the Yelp checkin offer, the tea was complimentary. I would of enjoyed a bowl of my beloved wonton soup, one of my favorite foods in the world going back to my toddlerhood. But Kung Fu doesn't give any breaks with the soup. The war won ton soup is around $9. they ought to include personal portions of soup on the menu. Then again, they ought to include chopsticks on the table. \n\n The food was good. I ate everything down to the plate including the sauce. My brother and I were talking at the time the waiter presented us with the check. Around a minute later the waiter tells us to pay because people were waiting for the booth. He wasn't giving us the stink eye and handed us our fortune cookies. Without a nasty demeanor he just rushing us out of the booth barely giving my brother and I time to split the bill. \n\n I didn't read the fortune cookie. An appropriate fortune cookie would say something like, \""""The average person tells nine other people when they are unhappy with a business where the average Yelper tells a couple thousand people when they are unhappy with a business.\"""" Or the fortune cookie might of said, \""""You have a World of restaurants to choose from in your city.\"""" Or the fortune cookie could of said, \""""There is nothing like competition.\"""" To close off this review, what I am saying is that Kung Fu rushed us out the door of their restaurant and it is a door I don't intend to open in a long time." 0
+First off I'd like to preface this review by saying that I've being going here for at least the past 6 years. Service has always been just alright, but you would think since I come I'm in quite a bit, that'd would have at least changed. Nope. I also want to say that by far, they have my FAVORITE Tom Yum and Yum Woonsen. Order it every time. No other restaurant makes it as good as they do. But to the docking of stars. My husband no longer wants to dine here after basically being ignored one visit. We were barely acknowledged, just enough so that we finally got to place an order after being seated for 20 minutes ( again, we know what we want and just wasn't approached prior to this.) When we got our food, I was willing to dismiss the lack of service in the beginning, because the food is just so dang good and I had an ok history with them. Buuuut, we weren't even on their radar during the meal. Our waters were not once refilled (or offered), no one asked how our meal was, or even if we would like anything else. Nothing. My husband was furious. We talked to them about how we felt neglected from the awful service, and their decision? Give us 10% off. Um. Ok. We are very reasonable people and are pretty polite, even if it comes down to complaining. Had we had a large bill, 10% would have been sufficient. But for two meals, they basically covered tax. Poor customer service recovery, in my opinion, especially for someone that has frequented there often. \nReally disappointed. 0
+The service is very slow. I had to wave a waitress down after waiting 10 minutes. We ordered fried catfish, orange chicken, poah taek soup. I give it 4 stars for no flavor. The staff is very inattentive and they ran out of most of the appetizers like the fish cakes and sate and jerky at only 630pm. I'm used to flavorful food in SoCal but this place just had no flavor. Such a disappointment! 0
+Went her on Yelp recommendations. But, the food was rather flavorless, and nothing special at all. My enchilada and bean burrito combo was nothing special, and just tasted bland.\n\nI wasn't impressed. 0
+Grabbed a couple of breakfast burritos this morning... The burritos were pretty good but the guy put on plastic gloves to make the food, handled my money, then counted change and started making them with the same gloves on, yuck!\n\nLucky for him I was nursing a hangover and didn't feel like putting up a fight... If guy would've removed or changed his gloves they'd have gotten 4 stars instead of 1 for the nasty health code violation. 0
+Haven't even eaten my food yet but I ordered it at 11:30pm when no one else was in there, and it still took a half hour for them to make me ONE thing. \nPlace is a little sketchy looking too\n\n\n-- Update\n\nI ate the food and it was decent. So I boosted my rating from 1 star to 2. \nStill wouldn't go back 0
+I've only eaten here once. It was an interesting spot for the restaurant, hidden away among a facade that did not strike me as an Irish pub/restaurant. However, once you step inside it is obvious what this place is. It is very charming and almost makes me want to purchase a pint right there. I do my best to stop the urge.\n\nThe seating is odd; we are taken off to another room that I must admit is much nicer to sit in than the bar area. As the band was showing up right as we were leaving, I could see it getting quite loud in the bar area but could be not nearly as bad in the back room.\n\nI wasn't that hungry to begin with but one look down the menu had me ordering Beef Stew w/ Guiness. I was thinking soup more than stew for some reason so when a huge bowl was served to me, I was taken aback. Had I been hungrier, I would've eaten much more, but instead my companion was asking me if I was gonna eat that. That was a first!\n\nI didn't partake in the alcohol consumption here (saved my money for Casino Royale) but the choices seemed plentiful and the bar would be fun when a band is there. The cost is reasonable and you get what you pay for. \n\nI'll be coming back, hopefully sooner than later. 1
+The food (and I just had appetizers) is fantastic, the pints are cold, the music is great, and the people are friendly. 1
+Of all the Irish Pubs I've frequented in my time, McMullan's is not in the top of the list.\n\nThe split-bar layout is tight, cramped, and the gaming area is like a Marlboro humidor. I choked down a couple pints while shouting to my friends standing 18 inches away. Once my eyes were burning from the veritable tobacco field fire, we opted to leave and find more suitable accommodations. Luckily my nicotine high was maintained throughout the rest of the night via my clothing and skin absorption. 0
+Great food, great service and the decor transports you all the way to Ireland. What more can you ask for? Get the fish and chips, you'll thank me. 1
+Love the chicken with mushrooms and much potatoes buy cannot stand smoking people and noise 1
+I finally found a nail salon I like! Joanne did a fill for me after a disappointing set from another salon. She was meticulous and made sure each nail was right on BOTH sides and also not too thick. This will be my new nail salon. 1
+This place is a joke! I wanted to have the acrylics taken off the right way. What does the nail tech do (if she is license, which I doubt)? She takes a tip, go under where it was lifting, and painfully takes it off. She kept saying I'm sorry, but you can tell she wasn't. She was in too much of a rush to take it off \n\nI should of left and gone somewhere else for a manicure, but I wish I made time to go somewhere else that day. Of course, it was a crappy, rush job. You could tell she didn't want to be there. \n\nThe deal breaker? Thank God I didn't get a pedicure! In the midst of all this, another nail tech had a guy who wanted a pedicure. After the guy left, she doesn't even clean the metal foot file, let alone sanitize it. I was so disgusted, I wanted to puke. I don't want a used metal foot file, with someone else's dead skin still on it. Gross!!! 0
+Beautiful showroom, maybe I shouldn't have come so casually dressed. The front desk receptionist is not friendly or helpful. I'm here to pay for the best of the best and was extremely disappointed in how stuck up she was. For the prices some pay, I expect you to at the very least be friendly. Wow, not coming back and letting everyone in my Summerlin subdivision know not to come here. 0
+"When I eat at a Ruth's Chris, I've come to expect excellent food and even better service. My experience at this location, however, did not meet my expectations.\n\nIt's located in a strip mall so the parking was convenient, but the fa\u00e7ade was not very impressive. Our party of 6 came in a bit staggered and our half was not greeted by anyone, instead we had to find our way to the table where the rest of our party was seated.\n\nThe waitress was friendly, but gave the \""""welcome to Ruth's Chris\"""" spiel with the enthusiasm of an airline stewardess explaining how to put on a life jacket in the event of a water landing.\n\nI ordered the Crabatini which was excellent. A friend of mine ordered the calamari for the table, though, and it seemed like someone pulled the squid out and just fried up the breading. It also really needed a remoulade or some kind of sauce to dip the fried bits into. \n\nShortly before our steaks arrived, an overly gruff and visibly uncomfortable server's assistant arrived to direct us to avoid touching the plates as they are 500 degrees and to hold our napkins up so we don't get splattered with the sizzling butter our steaks would be bathing in. My ribeye steak and the rest of our party's filets arrived. After taking my first bite, I thought, where is all of the sizzling butter I was warned about and craved? The steak was good, but just not as great as all of the other times I've been. My side of sweet potato casserole was as delicious as I remember though.\n\nAfter finishing about 1/2 of my ribeye and settling into a meat coma, I realized that my mild irritation with the dining experience was not being helped by the view of the other servers loafing and leaning against the front counter or the excessively hot temperature in the room. It is Vegas in the summer time; it is alright to crank the air conditioning up! There was no dessert for me; I just wanted to flee the scene. \n\nI am sure I'm being overly critical but Ruth's Chris is supposed to be a top notch steak house with superb service. Other times I've visited rated 4.5 to 5 stars; maybe this location just needs some new management. \n\nI will return, but just not to this location." 0
+went here awhile back.\nthe one thing i remember though is really good food:) 1
+I've ordered pizza for carryout a couple times here since I moved here. Haven't had any problems with service or the food.\nA couple weeks ago when some friends were visiting from out of town. We wanted to find something fast at night to eat and we could take back to the hotel. We decided to order online via a friend's phone on our way out after watching MNF on the strip.\nSo, while we were picking up the pizza. One of my friends had to use the bathroom really, really badly and we couldn't find anything open in that strip mall(it was near closing). Even though he didn't have to, the manager was nice enough to let her use their employee bathroom so she wouldn't have to pee right in their lobby. 1
+"La Mexicana is an upgraded version of the street vendors. Good healthy food, prepared home style, this is the real deal. \n\nThere is nothing pretentious about La Mexicana, including owner Roberto who sports a soul patch and perfect English. The walls are decorated with memorabilia and the tables are large, solid and sturdy. \n\nWhat makes La Mexicana worth the trip is the food. It's made fresh daily in the small kitchen. There are 3 kinds of chili (what we gringos call salsa) 2 red and 1 verde each with a distinct flavor. \n\nThe carne asada is is grilled, thinly cut and goes well in the ample burritos filled with rice, beans and fresh cilantro. \n\nThe chili verde, chucks of pork in a nice tasty brown sauce are equally at home as a stand alone dish over rice with beans and salad on the side or stuffed into a burrito, enchilada or taco. \n\nLa Mex is about as authentic as it gets. A working persons cafe, it is always filled with locals on a break from work, holding meetings or watching the huge TV that dominates the corner playing \""""futbol' or Telenovelas or the latest musical offerings live from Mexico City. \n\nLa Mexican is a Vegas local's hidden treasure." 1
+"For our first visit to Golden Dragon we met some friends here for dinner who recommended it. We walked in and I felt as if I were in a time warp, back to the Brooklyn Chinese restaurants of my youth. Well, not my youth youth, since a morsel of Chinese cuisine never touched my lips until I was 12. Every other Brooklyn Jewish family in the golden days of Brooklyn (oh, I forgot that now Brooklyn is trendy, so it's someone else's golden days), \""""went Chinese\"""" on Sunday. It was The Law. But my family was Kosher, even at home. No Chinese food on paper plates for us. But I was a rebel, so the first chance I got, at my friend Regina's sophisticated Birthday Dinner Party, I ate the forbidden fruit. Regina's mom promised not to tell mine, though she'd promised her that she'd provide Kosher salami for me. Yeah, right. Nothing like feeling different from your peers when you're 12. And it was good. And I was hooked.\n\nBut in those days, pre-Hunan, pre-Szechuan, pre-Mongolian, there was only Cantonese. And that's pretty much what Golden Dragon is all about. I can't say that my sophisticated palate still loves the blandness of that cuisine, but what we ordered was mostly very good. Not so much the Hot and Sour Soup because, after all, that's not Cantonese. \n\nEven though our dinner was fairly recent, I can't remember what else we ordered, except for some spare ribs and an excellent Egg Foo Young for appetizers, and we sampled our friends' very tasty walnut shrimp, but everything was pretty yummy and well-prepared. The service was terrific.\n\nWhat bumps my rating from three to four stars is the value. Where else can you get a 40 course dinner - if that's what you want - for $10.50? Anything or everything on the menu, as long as you finish what you order. No doggy bags. None. But clean your plate!!! Oh, and they've raised the price a bit, since they now charge $1pp for tea. But it was very good tea." 1
+Okay so after reading a bunch of your yelp revious we decided to give this place a whirl. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because it's a five star gourmet restaurant, otherwise the food is all very good. Overall it was good service and good food and very quiet. \n\nI walked in around 8pm defined about two people sitting and eating dinner, we sat down and they told us anything on the menu was $11.50 all you can eat. surprisingly everything that we ordered was all very good, so is the service.\n\nWe got :\ngeneral Tso's chicken,\nchow mein, \nchicken fried rice, \ncream cheese wontons\nMongolian beef\n\nIt's definitely a hole-in-the-wall gem and I will definitely be coming back more often. The lady was so nice she even remembered I did not like onions and ordered my last batch of food with no onions in it. I thought that was pretty cool. 1
+You may ask yourself...but aren't all gas stations alike? Before visiting the Trop Stop I would have said yes! Well, kind of. Typically when I fill up, I go to Smith's...its just cheaper because I buy a lot of groceries there...however, when I am looking to get my car washed, I go to Trop Stop. They have your traditional drive through carwash, but what you don't see is that if you buy the traditional car wash (around $7) you will get a hand wash and hand dry...once you pull up to the car wash, 1-2 attendants will come out and scrub your car down really really well. After you go through the wash, they will do a very good hand dry. They will do this even if you get the cheapest wash offered. All you need to do is tip the attendants. Seriously, you can get a hand car wash for anywhere between $10-15 depending on your tip. I've not seen anything like this before. However, after I stopped by my first time (have been back a few times since) I always see Limo's there. This is where many of the limo's in town get their wash, I can imagine its because of the price and quality. Additionally, you can get a hand wash pretty much anytime of the day. I've gotten one as late as 11pm (after parking under a tree all day). This is definitely a gem in the town full of car wash joints.... 1
+I have to remember, just because its near my house doesn't mean it's gonna be better!\n\nViva Michoacan and Lindo Michoacan have such better food an atmosphere, I've learned my lesson to take the extra time and gas and get some good food.\n Our waiter was friendly, and full of energy, he made the experience better. \nThe free tortilla chips were dark and over fried, also tasteless. The bean dip and salsa were okay, just seemed not as hot (spicy). The fideo soup was watery with about 20 noodles in it, I mean, it is so cheap to make fideo and this is what I get? I got a Soft Beef Taco and a Crunchy Chicken Taco, there was so much lettuce and shreded cheddar cheese on top I had to dig my way to my tacos. Both were edible and had a good amount of meat but didn't have much taste even after I drenched them in salsa. The crunchy taco was a little greasy. I actually thought they'd be more like street tacos since that's what I'm served at the sister restaurants.\nMy husband got the Carne Asada Burrito, but he had them add cheese and mole sauce which they gladly did, it was okay, but was still missing something...especially some heat (spice).\n\nI won't be going back, especially since there are so many better mexican restaurants. 0
+Searching desperately for a Mexican restaurant that stayed open a little later than 9pm on the night of my friend's dad's birthday, we settled on Bonito Michoacan.\n\nWhat we received was extremely friendly service, a lot of delicious food, and they had like a 4 piece band sing happy birthday and gave our man of the hour a free shot of tequila.\n\nI don't really see anything I could have criticized from our experience. We were seated promptly, treated well, and the food was surprisingly very delicious. Additionally, we stayed there for a good 40 minutes after their closing time and never felt rushed at all.\n\nI had the steak cilantro, whilst the others around the table had an assortment of chimichanga, a crazy gigantic burrito, and chicken helena or something along those lines. Everything was cooked really well with rich strong flavors.\n\nWe also got the hand-made table side guacamole and it was extremely tasty and fresh.\n\nAll in all it was a very pleasant experience. 1
+The lunch was outstanding! My wife had the Chicken Sopes, I had the De Cammaron Cocktail with shrimp, oysters and squid! The serves was good, the bus girl Monica looked unhappy and had frown on her face the whole time. In the past we have had Pedro as the bus boy and that guy set the bar high with great service and a smile, Monica not so much!\n\nIt was one of the best lunches in town, I would recommend their food to everyone! 1
+A-1 has been providing us exceptional service for years! Ken and his team have been absolutely wonderful to work with! Thank You!\n\nScott Kerestesi\nCragin & Pike, Inc. 1
+"WOW...this has been my worst experience since ive lived \n\nin las vegas\n\nfirst time in your shop at trop & jones...sat down with \n\nbecky and she gave me a buzz cut and one of the other \n\nladies pointed out to me that the $10 buzz cut that i was \n\ngetting would no lnger be vaild after dec.1...i said thanks \n\nfor the info, and proceeded to get my $10 buzz cut. after about 10 minutes in the chair, i \n\nwent to pay. i then gave becky my $4 off certificate which should have made my haircut or \""""buzzcut\"""" be $6\n\nthe $4 off coupon had absolutely no restrictions on it whatsoever,\n\n\n, but becky said she would not give me $4 off the $10 buzzcut....huh????.\n\n. the bottom line was she asked me \n\nif i was over 60, and she then charged me $13 less the $4 \n\nnet $9 to me...what a ripoff, and besides that becky was \n\nextremely rude and loud in her manner. Needless to say, \n\ni'll never go back to a false advertising supercuts. \n\nThere...i'm very i happy i vented and will send a copy of \n\nthis email to yelp and anyone else who will \n\nlisten...thanks." 0
+"Bf was craving dim sum last Sat - we had been to a great place on one of our last visits but couldn't remember the name. I thought I would remember the street so we drove around for a while and gave up. I decided to give a call to my pop. He would know! He asked his lady where the best DS place is and her prompt response was \""""Changs on Trop and Decatur\"""". \n\nSide note: She knows what she is talking about a) she is full Asian (I am only .5) b)she is a host to Asian hi-rollas and c)she used to live here and has good taste in food.\n\nSo imagine our surprise when we drove up to Changs and it was the place we had been before! Yesss!! There was no wait (it was about 2:30 pm) so we got seated immediately. We had delicious shu mai, har gow, sticky rice, cha seu bao, shrimp in the long white noodle (rolled up and cut with scissors), the sticky rice in banana leaves and I got a hankering for jook and it did not disappoint!\n\nYay for Changs and my dad's lady for saving the dim sum day!\n\nWe can't wait to come back!" 1
+Wow! I've been to Las Vegas a dozen times and never knew this place existed... Hell, I didn't even realize the strip is next door to Chinatown!!! Whaaaat!!!\n\nThis place opens at 10:30am on the weekend. I was there for Dim Sum right when it opened. The food was great. A lot of the pastries like the Sesame Balls, Barbeque Pork Pies were fresh out of the oven and hot! Those were GREAT!!! Seriously I didn't realize the difference, but if I can make a comparison. Cookies fresh from the oven are WAY better than ones sitting around, so were the Sesame Balls. The Sui Mai was fresh too, but I think the chicken feet were a little over done. That was the only bad thing I have to say.\n\nThe Good:\nVery close to the strip by taxi \nWalking distance from The Orleans Casino\nGood Authentic Dim Sum\nInexpensive\nDecent/Friendly Service (is that possible at Dim Sum?)\n\nThe Bad:\nNo taxi's readily in the area to get you back to the strip.\nIf you walk to The Orleans for a taxi the neighborhood gets a little slummy. 1
+"went for Dim Sum, I asked for water, the waitress kept insisting that I get tea also. I finally said fine. She brought 2 tea cups, which by the way, one was for me the other person with me is my 3 year old son. Does he drink hot tea, I think not. There must be something to it. \n\nI keep wanting to get the satay hot sauce, and asked several ladies pushing the carts, they keep telling me \"""" ask the waitress.\"""" I haven't seen a waitress pass for any request. when I finally raised my voice to get the attention of a waitress, she said we only have 1 type of hot sauce. \nNOT REAL AUTHENTIC dim sum, if they do not have the satay hot sauce. \n\nThe fried shrimp balls was OK, a bit dry. The steam rice noodle with beef on the inside, was weird. Noodles too chewy, and the beef seems like it was from some kind of beef paste, (its and Asian thing) \n\nI did like the siu-mai though, it was good. seems like it was steam with little fish eggs on top. \n\nI got my check, they actually charge $.50 for tea for each person. That was why the waitress keep wanting me to say yes for tea. Forget the $ amount, it's the principles of the matter. \n\nSo I will keep to my usual favorite place Cathay House, in china town for Dim Sum. Good food, good service." 0
+Much was said about the service (or lack thereof), and while it turned me off while waiting half an hour for our orders, the quality of food is unbelievably outstanding that my initial 2 star rating was instantaneously bumped to a 4. That's how good this restaurant is. Braised sea bass with tofu, are you kidding me? Soooo delicate & exquisitely prepared. The pan fried Singapore noodles was also a hit, just the right mix of authenticity and yumminess to the untrained palate. This place calls for a repeat! 1
+First time @ CHANG's. Went here from recommendation. Pork shobao was good. Attentive staff and multilingual (Chinese, English and Tagalog).the congee was bland. The hargao was just ok. I would definitely come back. 1
+Dim sum food came out cold.. Service is poor.. No detail on check out bill..I will not come here at all ... 0
+Just ordered their lunch take out special. It was supposed to be about $5 per order, and two orders came to $20. Very odd math there. Chicken fried rice was atrocious. Greasy, and had big cashews and pineapple chunks in it. Ordered a 7 on the hot scale, and it was not even a 1. Thai Beef was also very bland and basically tasted like old gray meat that had seen better days. I mean, if you're going to serve awful meat, at least spice it up a bit. I still cannot scrape the greasy paste off of my palate from this meal. There are much better Thai places in town to spend your money/time on. 0
+Saw the GRAND OPENING banner and signage while driving to a Yelp event, and decided to grab a quick dinner before heading home. The restaurant has been opened for years, but due to a kitchen fire, they were closed for 7 months. So no FTR for this spacious restaurant filled with traditional Thai art and carvings. Even though the name suggests that it is a Thai restaurant, they also have a significant number of Chinese items on the menu.\n\nThe menu is pretty straightforward. except it is arranged a little differently from other Thai restaurants (i.e., no curry section). Aside from the usual Appetizers, Salads, Soups sections, the rest of the menu is broken down into sections by proteins (e.g., Poultry, Beef or Pork, Seafood,Vegetables, except you have choice of chicken, beef, pork, seafood or shrimps on just about all of the entree items.\n\nSince I like to order what the restaurant considers their signature dish on my first visit, I was recommended to try Mint Leaf Beef, which is beef marinated in Thai sauce and then cooked with chili and fresh mint leaves. It was prepared and served quickly,and the flavor was very good. The medium spicy level is probably less spicy compared to some other restaurant, so if you you prefer more heat you are going to have to specify Thai heat level and not the tamed American heat level.\n\nAmbiance: 3.5/5 Thai themed decor in a spaciously arranged dining room.\n\nService: 4/5 Maybe it was good because they are not that busy, but I have no complaints about their service level.\n\nFood: 4/5 I enjoyed what I ordered, and look forward to trying more items in the future.\n\nPrice: 5/5 Lunch specials are $7.25 which is good. \n 4/5 Dinner prices is average compared with other Thai restaurants.\n\nLocation: SW, near the Palms.\n\nParking: 5/5 Plenty of parking spaces in this strip mall.\n\nOverall, 4 stars! 1
+"After waiting so long for the reopening, Thai Spice was a big disappointment. The food was bland, unoriginal, and pretty much what I don't look for in Thai food. Going with a group of friends mostly versed in Thai food, we proclaimed that Thai Spice won't be a reoccurring lunch spot. We ordered the Pad See Ew ($9.95, and had some goofy name on the menu), the Green Curry Beef ($10.95), the Larb Pork ($9.96), the Chicken Fried Rice ($9.95), and the One Sun Beef jerky ($8.95). Everything was ordered with \""""medium spice\"""" and \""""Thai style\"""".\n\nThe Pad See Ew was served without Chinese broccoli as an option. The sauce was some sort of a generic Chinese style teriyaki sauce. The chicken was bland. There was no spice, and even with gobs of their chili powder (which we had to ask for), there still wasn't much flavor or heat. Pad See Ew is an easy dish, and somehow Thai Spice still makes it bland. Unfortunately, this was the best dish of the meal.\n\nThe Green Curry with Beef was also a miss. Lightly sweet and without much flavor at all, or spice, it was boring to eat. Just plain boring. The occasional bell pepper was the only thing that gave this dish any interesting flavor. I have had worst tasting curries, but this one was probably one of the blandest curries I have ever had. What's the point of eating this again?\n\nThe Larb with Pork was border line gross. It was the most offensive dish that we had, and one of my friends just plain couldn't stand it. The flavor was off. It had a lot of vinegar, along with a poorly balanced blend of herbs that were just totally unappealing. Again, no heat at all to even cover up the bad flavor. Do yourself a favor and don't order the larb here.\n\nThe chicken fried rice was unoffensive. It was also bland as heck. The chicken was dry, and there was no flavor to speak of. Is this food for 5 year olds?\n\nYeah, the jerky wasn't good either. The sauce was uninspiring and overly salty. The meat tasted of poor quality. I had to convince my one friend who had never had Thai jerky before that it is actually really good at some other places.\n\nThai Spice is some of the most bland \""""Thai\"""" food I have ever had, and Americanized to boot. There were a lot of Chinese dishes on the menu. You might want to just stick to the Chinese stuff. If you're looking for Thai flavors, go somewhere else." 0
+Best Thai food in Vegas. I had been told archies was the old standard but Thai spice takes that title. Their lunch specials are awesome. Highly recommend the pepper steak with a level 7 spice. Yes u can request your spice level! 1
+Great pizza - a bit pricey, but worth it. \nWe had the white pizza with cheese, and were blown away. Often times white pizzas are bland to say the least, but this pizza had a great mix of spices and quality cheeses that made it something special. We also got a house salad and garlic fries. If we only got the pizza this would have been a 5 star review, but the garlic fries were very basic, fries with minced garlic on top...nothing special. The service was great (you order at the counter) and the decor was pretty typical for a NY style pizzeria in Las Vegas. We will definitely hit this place up again and again. 1
+Wow great pizza great food. But they have list there way on customer service do yourself a favor and go to the origanal location were there cool. The lady that runs the flamingo location needs to wake up. Customer service is king I will drive 3 more miles for service. 0
+I don't give many 5 stars, in fact, I'm like the Josh Bell of food reviewers. (See if anyone gets that one) \nFor me, good pizza crust is a must and the sauce is boss. Yes I'm poetic about it because that's what this pizza is, worthy of poems!\nThe crust is crispy with bit of chewiness where it matters. The sauce is tangy and not overly sweet, just the way it should be.\nYes, real cheese (duh) and ingredients galore are all good.\n\nThe next best thing here are the garlic knot sliders. Little orbs of meaty love is what I call them. Highly recommended.\n\nNever disappointed with the food here, and the staff is always friendly and service is fast.\n\nBy the way, for the at home chefs, you can buy dough and sauce here and give it a whirl at home. I've done it, not quite the same but close. Mostly because my GE oven doesn't quite compare to a commercial pizza oven...Still, worth a try. 1
+this was our first time to metro, actually by default, we had tried to go to Sammys LA pastrami but were ignored by the worker there, So, we decided to check out Metro. We had the garlic knots...YUMMY, garlic romano fries...my kids woofed those down in 2 seconds and the stuffed pizza Skyline version. I would've liked to have had more meat in the pizza, but it was good, didn't have any leftovers so I know the kids liked it. We will def go back to try other pizzas for sure..All in all Metro saved our family nite out dinner!!! Good customer service too. 1
+i want there the other day as a walk in and this is the WORST nail experience i have ever had. \n\nI got a pedicure from a woman who didn't speak any english at all. Wouldn't even make eye contact. The water for my pedicure was cold and they didn't even bother asking me if the temperature was okay. They didn't even fix it AFTER i asked them if they could heat it up a little bit. THE WOMAN CUT MY 3 OF MY TOES OPEN TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS BLEEDING. She put a towel over it like it wasn't even a big deal and didn't even apologize. Then poured alcohol on them! OUCH!! \n\nNOW MY BIG TOE IS INFECTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just had to go to the doctor this morning because it was bright red and throbbing. The doctor litterally had to drill a small hole into my nail and squeeze the puss out. He said that this is common when someone gets a small with unsterilized tools. DISGUSTING!\n\nMy pink and white full set i got looks horrible. they're starting to come off as well. I work behind a desk all day. I'm not doing anything that would make them come off they way they are.\n\nNeedless to say, i will NEVER be coming here again and i don't recommend anyone coming here either. It's disgusting and i can't believe that i actually got an infection from a nail place. They're supposed to make you feel pampered and leave feeling better then when you came in. Not make you have a visit to the doctor. 0
+"I am sorry but this restaurant SUCKS. \nFood, service, everything was Horrible!!!\nAt least this is my experience from the one and ONLY time I will ever go there.\nWe started with the Calamari, which was fine if you enjoy eating or rather chewing on Lego tires and the pan sauted shrimp was overcooked and rubbery.\nMy brother had the \""""Signature\"""" Osso Buco and had to spit it in his napkin because it tasted so bad. \nAs for the rest of our meals .. well they were not much better\nAs a matter of fact we ended up going to Subway afterwards because no one really wanted to make a scene in the restaurant but it became a joke while we were in the car.... not that my dad appreciated that much, since he had paid a pretty penny to feed the eight of us. \nAnyway, the wait staff sucked. Never got any drinks other than water although we asked several times and they were always \""""coming\"""".\nand to top it off it then took about 45min to just get our check." 0
+Great bar service.\n\nGreat table service.\n\nGreat food.\n\nGreat wine.\n\nGreat company.\n\nGreat evening.\n\nFerraro's! Fantastic meal. 1
+"The environment is fancy and service holds some oldworld ways, but it's a place you can feel relaxed in. Maybe too relaxed- everyone got to witness me be break all decorum and go at it like a pig face. Hours after dining here I am still sitting food comatose, yet I'm thinking about food- Mimmo's food that is. \n\n We were greeted by Gino himself and promptly taken to our table. The maitre d' starts off the old world hospitality I appreciate and sadly don't see much anymore. He pulled out grandmas chair, helped her out of her coat and hung in on her chair neatly, helped hang her bag and pushed her chair in. \n\nStarted off with:\n\nSalsiccia Calabrese $8 (1 House made spicy sausage grilled, served withpeppers and tomato sauce) - I love calabrese and it's not like I can buy it at the supermarket and love when it's made fresh. Lovely, a bit spicy and had a nice grill crispy char. Very simple, but sometimes that can be bad when you don't know what you're doing. This is definitely for sausage lovers. \n\nArancini al Tartufo $14 (Fried rice balls with the essence of truffles with truffled cream sauce)- we had these at a Yelp Elite event and were trying to hock so many so fast I had ball burns....on my tongue...errr.... the truffle is definitely present so if you love that flavor profile, it's the star. \n\nI had their \""""House Specialty\""""- Osso Buco $41 (Veal shank braised in red wine reduction served with farro)- pretty yummy. Definitely didn't disappoint...it's a different variation than how I make it at home or the one I order at my favorite Italian place in LA, but a good version. I like farro, but I think I prefer risotto milanese still with my buco. \n\nThe BF had Risotto Aragosta e Tartufo $36 (Italian vialone nano rice, lobster meat, seasonal truffles, mascarpone, truffle oil) Very nice. It was a large enough portion that he couldn't finish. Had a good amount of truffle (so not for someone who doesnt like that flavor since the are not shy about truffles here) and plenty of lobster chunks. It's rather rich of a dish that I definitely want to order this again, but I think the BF and I should half this and another more delicate dish to balance it. It's decadent and one of the best risottos I've had. \n\nMom and grandma in law shared Costata di Manzo $42 (18 oz. porcini rubbed bone-in prime ribeye) We love Austins steakhouse and they think this was actually better in flavor. I think lies the difference in that it's natural grass fed beef and not conventionally raised. I took a bite and it was butterknife cutting soft. They also got two sides ($9 each): Mac N Cheese was lovely and I don't even like mac n cheese much and green beans was perfectly cooked and lightly flavored. \n\nNotice- in everyones food I'm putting MY input....I did say I was pigging out. It backfired in that I couldn't eat dessert later, but the food was lovely that it's worth sitting here having \""""the itis\"""". It's my birthday so I can do what I want- Haarmmppfff. It's not like my family was gonna finish their food on their own. \n\nOur server is a professional, in a personal way. Attentive throughout, friendly in a sincere manner, informative on the dishes, good suggestions. Kudos to Edward (I'm starting to make a point to find out names of those who do their work well because a little kudos is deserved) - thank you for a lovely service and giving us a experience.\n\nOn a random note that highly impressed me- they didn't forget the beer! Sure, they're known for their wine collection, they have cocktails and spirits covered, but their beer bottles are impressive. They have imports that are definitely a direct import because no distributor has these beers. I wish I didn't see that after when I was looking at the dessert menu (which is attached to the cocktails,spirits, wine by the glass menu....bottle wine list comes out in the beginning of the meal so make sure to ask for this drink menu too) or else I might have debated to try to go for full comatose with a Nuova Saison. \n\nWe went during the locals appreciation night and it was an AMAZING deal for that experience. We are already talking of coming back (BF wants to get the rabbit, I would love to have the tripe. Yes, it's a guilty comfort for me) possibly taking in their wine pairing experience and doing a Wednesday antipastini late night UYE in the future. This place reminds me very much of my dear Il Buco in Beverly Hills (my favorite place outside of Italy) and has the quality of homey yet indulgent recipes I've had the privilege of trying (and learning) in authentic Italian homes. My Nonna would approve of this place and she knew her food. \n\n.I can see this being a favorite Vegas establishment where we can take our visitors and come when we want to indulge. 25 years in Vegas and I sure hope there is 25 more." 1
+locals appreciation Wednesdays 5p-2a 50% off all food... 1
+Great italian food, all their pastas are homemade. Nice extensive wine selection, and some nights they have live music. Perfect location right across the street from hard rock. 1
+Being Italian, its hard to impress and compare too homemade cooking. However the meal here is outstanding!!!!!!!!!! I would highly highly reccomend, service prefect, and a impeccable restroom.. Our dinner consisted of house salad, the homemaid Papperdale pasta with truffle, scallops and asparugus, a perfectly balanced flavor of all ingredients, followed by the Seabass, and the Tripe which were both tremendous, dishes clean. Like usual problem, no room for desert. The lounge area is very inviting, old school, and relaxing. Not only will be returning, but cannot wait. 1
+"Seriously?? MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT and expensive mistake! This was maybe a step up from Macaroni Grill but way more expensive and I dont think the food was as good. The service was crap, the \""""fresh made pasta\"""" was way under cooked (hows that possible?) and I am familiar with \""""al dente\""""....but crunchy spaghetti??? C'mon. \nWe ordered the \""""exotic\"""" cheeseplate to start....LOL, the ding dong waitress had no idea what the cheeses were so we were left guessing.....although it was a fun game, not even 3 star service. She suggested provolone was an exotic cheese. Precious. \nOrdered sparking water and the waiter kept filling my glass with tap;( and then bringing me a new glass each time.\nThe lobster ravioli wasnt bad, but nothing special. My friend had spaghetti and meatballs and it was BAD. How does an Italian restaurant screw up spaghetti and meatballs???? The noodles were crunchy and the sauce was like canned tomato sauce heated in the micro and the meatballs smelled like canned dogfood. As we left, an older gentleman( owner? Manager?) asked if everything was \""""ok\"""" and I said \"""" it was ok\"""" and he was offended and questioned in his hammed up Italian accent \""""where we'd had better food?\"""" I told him \"""" I make better spaghetti and I'm Irish\"""" he didnt think it was funny and asked no more questions;) Do not eat at Ferraros....go to Olive Garden or Mac. Grill and save yourself $100 or pick any other Italian place in Vegas, great odds that its better." 0
+5 stars! period! \nMy husband worked for the family years ago and besides being great people, they make authentic great (from scratch) food. \nThe pistachio passion is the most amazing dessert ever made! \nFerraro's offers great food, wine, service, and ambiance!\nThis is a regular choice for our nights out... 1
+The wonderful neapolitan-style pizzas here have gone down down hill.\nOvercooked, dry, almost inedible. What a shame!\nThey used to be so good.\n\nI suspect they have a new pizzaiolo cuz something has changed.\n\nThe rest of the food, made by Mimmo, is still excellent, but say bye-bye to the pizzas. 0
+We are locals and dine at Ferraro's a lot, but we won't be back. The food was good but not the service. We went there with a restaurant.com cert which irritated the server, and the time before we went for their locals promotion only to be treated the same way. When our bill was presented she took the cert and when it was returned to us their was a 3.00 difference same with the locals promotion. She also had charged us for the most expensive glass of wine when we had the less expensive wine. We purchased two glasses at the bar at one price and were charged more at the table for the second glasses. This is the third time we have been treated this way by the same server. If they are going to offer specials they should honor them. We have dined and spent a lot there without discounts there was no reason to do this. We will not be back. Also the 18% gratuity that she added on the second bill was not necessary my daughter works in the industry so we always tip 20 to 25% so she lost out, wrong person to do this to. Never again 0
+"I lived in Italy for a few years abs my wife is from Vegas, so one if my favorite things to do when we're out here I'd try different Italian places. I do feel that the staff was pretty snooby and not at all welcoming. The server was American and didn't speak any Italian. (I think nice Italian places should have Italian staff that can pronounce the menu if they write it in Italian)\n\nThe food was good and authentic, but way over priced. I have ate at many places that have better and more authentic food in Vegas. You do pay for the \""""wine bar\""""atmosphere. Very nice place, elegant, but a little too snooty for my liking. Italians are some if the most welcoming people and I like to get an Italian atmosphere when I pay as much as I did. The food you can get better for less elsewhere! If it were not for the high bill it would have got a better review, but when you charge me much higher prices, I expect better taste and better service... neither was found here." 0
+We love Italy and good Italian food - this place feels like Italy and the food is great! The moscato grappa was a perfect end to our meal: smooth, sweet and the flavor if Italy. 1
+Exceptional service. 5 stars all the way, waiters knew the menu and were very friendly. I highly recommend the rabbit, and lobster ravioli. The fact we had an option to order small portions (Tapas) and were able to try more then one meal (four each to be exact) was phenomenal. When visiting Vegas please stop by and try it out. Being italian and raised around good food, here and in Italy, I am very particular with my Italian food and for myself to recommend an Italian restaurant is extremely rare. A+ 1
+I have passed this placed many times and paid no attention. Was invited tonight by a friend. Was very pleasantly surprised. Nice food music and atmosphere. I will be back for my birthday in a few weeks. Caution if you are looking for a bargain you won't find one here and that is fine with me. Very up scale restaurant. 1
+Was there Saturday night and was able to walk in with no reservations. Appetizers were great. Ordered the filet but was under cooked. The waiter took it back but came back stil undercooked. Other than that, all the rest of food was awesome. Staff was friendly. Manager took of the filet of the bill and then offered us coffee and desert on the house. Went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. Nice place away from heavy traffic of the strip. Will be back. 1
+I Finally got my PIE! I showed up late like 9pm and they were out of everything but lemon.\n\nI asked if they would make me a fresh one and without hesitation they said yes.\n\n20 minutes later I walked out with a fresh chocolate creme pie for $6.99+tax/tin.\n\nGreat for after dinner better better for breakfast. 1
+"I think the hype is what killed it for me. Having seen Nora's on TV and reading all the positive reviews, I expected the best Italian food in town. Especially since \""""this is where all the chefs go to eat\"""", as per the Food Network.\n\nWe wanted to order the pasta puttanesca but the bartender insisted we order the house special pork chops. So it was fried calamari, some kinda fried risotto balls with saffron, and the aforementioned pork chops.\n\nThe calamari was typically mediocre, the same kind you'd get at Cheesecake Factory and the like. The risotto balls were decent, though there wasn't much cheese or saffron in it. We felt like tools for listening to the bartender about the pork chops though. It reminded me of Kitchen Confidential where the chefs try to push out the last of old meats on the customers. At least the garlic bread was good, but they charge you for any additional baskets beyond the first.\n\nThis place just seems like an overpriced Olive Garden, minus the unlimited salads and breadsticks." 0
+"We always visit Nora's when we come to Las Vegas. It is a nice alternative to something in the hotel and the food and service are always great. \n\nI opted for the \""""Crazy Alfredo\"""" on my last visit and it was decent. I still prefer their Vodka Penne over most of the pasta dishes there. The place has a decent selection of wines by the glass as well. \n\nThe antipasto salad is pretty good and plenty for two people to share as a starter." 1
+"I honestly cannot see how this placed is reviewed so well. So, we came here after reviewing the reviews of my fellow yelpers and saw a good amount of people in the restaurant. We were served the complimentary one basket of garlic bread. If you want some more garlic bread, it's $1.50 per basket. It was ok. I ordered the lasagna and my bf ordered the \""""works\"""" which is a mixture of sausage, jalepenos, shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta. My lasagna was gross. It had pounds of cheese to mask the nasty flavor of the dish. I couldn't figure out what the flavor was sort of like nutmeg. The works dish was somewhat better. The shrimp was good and the sausage but seperate. All together it was rather nasty. Yes, its not expensive, but save your money its not worth it. We left very dissappointed." 0
+Always excellent...! The service and the food is great. The atmosphere smells great. I didn't need a reservation and i waited 12 minutes... Not bad... Great date place. San Genero event was in town and Nora's was still busy..! That is awesome! 1
+My wife and I went to Nora's because her sons were regulars there. We were suppose to meet them there as they were treating us to dinner. We got there before my step son's did and tried to tell Nora's we were in their party but was greeted with disdain. They mistreated us so poorly we almost walked out. \n\nSoon my step son's arrived. When Nora's saw who they were, they changed their tune. All of a sudden, we were okay. That didn't sit well with me. I can't tell you if the food was good because my appetite was ruined.\n\nNote to Nora's. Since that happened, we have never been back and that was about ten years ago. You should have treated us with respect like your regulars because we could have been new regulars. Now you lost a potential regular and your old regular. 0
+I've been here a few times over the past 3 years and it's been consistently good! The wait staff is knowledeable about the menu and very happy to accommodate any special requests. \n For Appetizers I've had the Calamari which was deliciously seasoned and served with a tasty blush type of tartar sauce however I asked for a side of marinara that was gladly and promptly brought to me. The Arancini were tasty and nicely seasoned. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a good amount peas, meat sauce and mozzarella on the inside. The presentation was beautiful with basil leaves on top and served over some marinara (which was way too skimpy of an amount but they'll gladly give you more!)\nMy friend and I had the Eggplant Parmigiana and Veal Parmigiana both of which were delicious. The eggplant was breaded and fried lightly with just enough marinara and melted mozzarella on each slice. The veal was tender and well seasoned as well. They've also got a nice wine list with reasonable prices. I also like the way they redecorated the dining room with multicolored ceiling tile and the Trinacria. This place is always busy so I'd suggest a reservation especially if you have a larger party. 1
+A hidden gem in Las Vegas. I would give a 10.Food, service excellent. 1
+Much improved over last years stay. We had a premium king room and what a bargain. Still avoided TGIF restaurant though and enjoyed the Noodle Express and Port o' Call Buffet. Did alright on the slots and made up the rest with the Jets win over the Patriots. Go Jets!\n\nMike from the staff also opened up the showroom this year (unlike last year) so we could watch the big screen televisions for the Sunday Playoff games. Thank you, it was great to watch the games on the big screen and not having to go to another casino to see it.\n\nThe hotel staff did great job keeping all the areas clean and our room was always cleaned early since we placed the maid service placard on the door when we left the room first thing in the a.m. \n\nLastly, the shuttle to the corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas Blvd was very convenient. I don't think I had to wait more than 10 minutes for each trip. Well worth the add-on charge when you initially sign in. 1
+The front desk service is horrible. An older man named Jim helped me with my reservation. He was distant and unfriendly. Not hospitable at all. I had made a reservation for a premium room, so I asked him if he had given me one. He said no and had given me a standard room. I showed him my email confirmation showing that I paid for a premium room and without an apology, he reluctantly changed my room. Shouldn't they know who booked what? The check in process was very frustrating. \n\nThe room itself was renovated and nice. Flat screen TV. Neat shower. Large vanity. Our window overlooked the side of a building. I used the gym at the hotel- old equipment and shabby looking. The pool and hot tub didn't look too great. \n\nThe highlight of this hotel is the dim sum restaurant, Ping Pang Pong. Small venue, but it is so good! I highly recommend this restaurant. 0
+They comp me all the time, last visit they comp + Upgrade me to a suite. \n\nThe suite was having it's carpet cleaned, but w/e free is free.\n\nI like to gamble the craps tables, but do so with moderation considering it's where I normally stay!!! (Caution: avoid gambling where you can sleep)\nAvoid the roulette table here. They'll just smile at you as you keep losing.\n\nHas a Friday's open 24/7.. 1
+If you are looking for a cheap, clean room, this is definitely the right place. The casino per say is not great, but it is the only place I found a 1$ roulette and a 5$ blackjack that does NOT have a perpetual shoe (stay away from those!). Dealers were okay, desk staff was nice, the room was great for a 35$ room with two queen beds. Its not on the strip, but the parking is free and there is a free shuttle every now and then that drops you on the strip and that you can take later to come back to the hotel. Not bad at all! 1
+I was very upset to find that there was no parking available for me when I arrived. I had to park next door which made me worried about my car getting towed. Room smelled like smoke and wet dogs. No fridge, hair dryer or microwave. Room service was the worst! I got tired of waiting after 45 min I went to subway. I tried breakfast the next morning and sent it back, not good!!! Hot tub jets didn't work, pool is dirty towels are stained and smell moldy. No shade in pool area unless you want to pay the bar $250. Extra for a shaded area. There website very much misrepresents this hotel. I've had much better stays at best western. I will never stay here again!!! 0
+Typical old-style casino and hotel. My first impression was good. It's nicely taken care of on the outside with lots of parking. 2nd impression: Really smelly. It wreaks of smoke and just oldness. I hated that, but I'm not a smoker. 3rd impression: great customer service! The employees must be well-taken care of and well-trained. They were smiling, happy and a joy to be around. 4th impression: Room is older, but remodeled. It's comfortable. I had a nice view of the mountains and part of the strip. It wasn't as clean as I like. The granite table top in the room is beautiful but the de sign was so busy it made it difficult to see all of the residue left from prior meals. It was really sticky, the bathroom door had finger prints all over it, the baseboards of the bed were muddied, and a beer can was forgotten under the armoire. The bathroom was spotless though!! And nicely remodeled with a neutral marble and tile. This is not a classy hotel but it is cheap, close to Chinatown, has a reportedly killer dim sum restaurant and has really great customer service. 1
+"I decided to check this place out to see what all the fuss was about. Four reasons to not bother:\n\n1. Despite being in a strip mall at the intersection of two major roads and close by several upscale neighborhoods, the \""""Palace\"""" was completely empty at 12:30 on a weekday. Never a good sign. Guess this place doesn't do a lot of lunch business. \n\n2. I had the lamb kabobs which were dry and gamey like overcooked deer meat. Meh.\n\n3. The decor leaves much to be desired, the food leaves much to be desired, and the service was slow and grumpy. Did I wake them from their midafternoon siesta? \n\n4. Even Olive Garden has more variety, more consistency, a more pleasant atmosphere and better value. \n\nWith so many better options in Vegas, why would you come here? Oh that's right. No one does." 0
+I called and asked if they had the particular sewing machine in stock. They did. I was told they would match from Amazon's price, but not their own site. This was fine with me because Amazon's price was even cheaper. \n\nI got there to the store and as I was at the cashier, they said they would not honor the price match from Amazon. Did not seem to want to help look for alternatives, just wanted me to get out of the way of the line to help the next person. \n\nThis particular Walmart is not convenient for me to get to what-so-ever. So I went out of my way 25 minutes there, 25 minutes back, only to be disappointed. I know Amazon is their big competition, especially throughout the holiday season, and this only confirms that I should stick with Amazon. Even with the shipping, my sewing machine is still cheaper with Amazon by $80! 0
+So cash is only accepted at one register after midnight I wonder why a company that imports more goods from China then all the China towns combined is making it difficult to spend the us dollar? Place is still a complete piece of s#!+ 0
+part of my power walk routine ....although this last week it was jog - power walk ...at times i'll stop at fresh and easy, other times, albertson's and if it's one of those days i didn't wake up until 10 or so ( sorry boodah for late breakfast ! ) then i might end the exercise at the doorsteps of black bear diner ....it's all about the breakfast ( they are open for lunch and heck...maybe dinner...not even sure ! ) my sis loves their country fried steak ...just give me the ham steak, eggs and those biscuits and i'm a happy camper !!! i'm not sure...but the place might actually be a chain....it doesn't feel that way ..it feels like a local hangout....if you need a good hearty breakfast and your on the westside - black bear diner is worth a looksy 1
+Best chocolate cream pie I've ever had! Really yummy burgers and fries, great service, and PIEEEE 1
+horrid service, cold, bland tasteless food. the sausage gravy was so disgusting! 0
+Food was good, service was lacking but I did notice that it was only my waitress.\nWhen I asked the different waitresses for refills or things like the rest of my food, she quickly and courteous obliged.\nI'll give it a second try, I'll just make sure to get a different waitress\nOh and the pie in the window was stale, when i returned it the manager checked the date to see how long they were where and it was almost 2 weeks...so stay away from the pie in the window.....lol\n\nStale pie and bad service and I still give it 2 stars....the food must be pretty decent right. Look at my other reviews, I'm picky 0
+chicken fried steak, biscuits, hash.... all in an authentic diner setting. Perfect. 1
+The beer selection is unique and delicious, but the service sucks. Just moved into the area tried to find a new local joint and tried this place a few times. Couldn't get the time of day from bartenders on multiple occasions. Go to PT ' S if you're looking for something in the area. 0
+Got a catered sandwich platter and salad and my first bite I found a bug!! Came back to refund the salad and the owner wanted to give me store credit. (Right like I'm ever coming back here!!) She complained that I had eaten most of the chicken (which was at the bottom of the salad) so she wouldn't give me the full amount of $35. Instead I walked out of here with $20 in credit and a bad yelp review. Check out the grossness... 0
+"*** MUST READ *** **** MUST READ ***\n\nI honestly WISH I would have read the reviews before I went to try and get an apartment at Borgata. Worst experience of my life! I just wanna start off by saying FUCK ANNE AND ROBIN. Excuse the language but I am enraged. It all started when I got a call from Anne (leasing agent) sometime late August, she told me the apt I toured a few weeks earlier was going for a lower price and to come put a hold on it if I was still interested. I ended up going the next day because I was desperate for an apartment and put $270 down to hold it. Me and my girlfriend filled out some paper work that same day and like the review below me says, she will blow your phone up!! The old hag is annoying! Every little thing she would call, most of the time she called because of some papers she forgot to have us sign. I swear we came up to the office 3-4 different times because of their mistakes and it got to the point I just let the calls go to voicemail. She was verrrrrry unprofessional and sooooooo inconsiderate knowing I had to go to work. So a few days go by and they already start giving us a hard time, long story short it took weeks for us to get them to do a job verification because of some issues they were having with my gfs job. At one point we almost backed out because of all the shit we were going through and my gf straight up told Robin (manager) to cancel her application. A few days later I called and told her NEVERMIND that we are still going through with it! After that they tell me everything is going good and they were gonna finallllllly run our credit! A week goes by and here we were waiting for a phone call to find out if we got approved on the credit check, but I never got one so I called asking Anne if we got approved or not and when would be a good time to come sign the lease, she responded by saying she didn't know, all the paper work and information was in Robins office and she was gone for the day. Sooo another few days go by and I ended up calling this morning and spoke with Robin and guess what I found out ?! I got approved and my gf got denied. I just wanna know WHEN WERE YOU PLANNING ON TELLING US ROBIN!? She basically told us not to worry that she was gonna have a phone meeting with her boss and she would let us know if we would still be able to move in. She called me later that day and said we would be all good to move in Saturday but the grand total we had to pay was around $1,100 ARE YOU CRAZY? She said it was $300 extra because she didn't get approved! No way way in hellllllll we were gonna pay that much to move into some apartments, specially not one that had such a horrible staff. I called right back after she gave me the news and told her we are definitely not moving in. I asked about getting the $270 deposit back and as soon as I heard \""""no\"""" we aren't able to get that back I instantly hung up on the bitch. Both Anne and Robin need to be fired if you ask me. They wasted so much of our time and money and at the end of it all we have less than a week to find a new apartment!!! Honestly I just don't want anybody to go through what we went through so I took the time to write this long review! Thank you if you took the time to read it all.. Hopefully it keeps many people AWAY from this place." 0
+These people are lowlife scumbags. They don't spend a dime on repairs unless you threaten them with legal action. They try to rob your security deposit. They tried to make me pay for 10 year old carpet which I am suing them in landlord tennet court which will cost them double. The also sent me a termination letter in retribution for complaining which I am suing them for which will cost them a 1,000.00 penalty. They play stupid when you call about a problem and it is going to cost them money 0
+The first fell on a Friday and I couldn't make it to their office till Monday to drop the rent check...they said I had to pay a late fee. Totally ridiculous, we pay are rent on time every month and only are renting a home because ours sold so quickly and needed time to find a new home (which we have now), so we will be moving. I hopefully will be able to get in touch with the owner of the property and let them know what a terrible property management company this is. I would recommend sleeping in your car before renting from them. 0
+12/3/14- Waited outside Before they opened at 8am-- they DONT let u wait inside where its warm--Was 1st to sign in my 2 kids & myself. 8:07am they were wiping down counters/ chairs-- obviously NOT prepared for the workday. 8:37am Finally called us to counter. My daughter was new, but my son & I had been there a week prior. Called us to a room after 10am. Dr. : your son needs a nebulizer but u need to see ur pediatrician for it to be covered. If your insurance doesnt pay for it, u should get it, its only $40. I told him: Let me worry about my finances, u jus write me the Rx. Well, Amerigroup DOES pay for it written by ANY Dr & it costed over $200! For my sinus infection, only few days left of Augmentin he prescribed,Dr: I cant help u, u need to see a ear/nose/throat Dr. WTF?!! Those appts take over a mo.!!! So basically, Im done w/ antibiotics now & goin to Urgent Care on Trop/Jones, still post nasal drip/sore throat/yellow snot/mucus/raw nasal passages--praying they take my ins. They were very kind & gave me better care, w/o judgement--b4 my medical got switched. Now I have to spend another day off in a clinic b/c UMC Urgent Care wasted my time. THEY R A COMPLETE JOKE!!! Dont bother. 0
+Nevermind papa johns sucks. there's no consistency. Jennifer is great but the rest of the staff are the worst. who trains theses people??? they don't listen, they don't help, they don't do shit. they don't even make good pizza. Sean is a prime example of trash management that give papa johns a horrible name. 0
+Who doesn't want to watch hockey in the desert? Even though the team is under .500 right now, they play hard and games are always entertaining. They played the Idaho Steelheads (I have no idea what a steelhead is) this past Thursday and Friday and both games ended in a shootout, with the teams splitting the games. There really isn't a bad seat in the house and prices are very reasonable. I had seats about 10 rows up from behind the net and they were only about $21 a piece. Kids under 2 get in for free. Not a bad family-friendly event, fights and all. 1
+I absolutely love coming to the Wranglers games! \n\nGoing to see the Wranglers play hockey, makes me feel like I'm a kid again. I am not a big sports watching enthusiast, but I can watch the Wranglers play hockey each and every day. My family and I go crazy over their hockey games!\n\nI love how they(Wranglers announcers) get the audience so involved with things like: Being horrible dancers, whipping your hair back and fourth, and booing the other team in sync. Its brilliant! When you can openly yell, mock other players, and make fun of referees while eating nachos, drinking beer, and hanging out with your family, you are in a combination of happy success. My family will be representing the Wranglers for a long time, and can ever hardly wait until the next game!\n\nThanks Wranglers for being amazing! 1
+In terms of cleanliness, this was one of the worst theaters i've ever been to. Considering that this theater was in the Palms Casino, I expected much much more. There's also no butter dispenser for your popcorn. You need to ask one of the people who work behind the counter to butter the popcorn for you. 0
+The outside is being painted today, specifically the drive thru, they have all of them closed. However, it doesn't seem they staffed for this on the inside, only 3 tellers, and the line is past the table. Should have staffed for the drive thrus not being available 0
+Worst gokart experience of my life. \nThe lady at the front is nice, cool. But after that is completely unprofessional. They leave you in a room to watch a short instructional video which is complete SHIT. They state the obvious like ok red is stop green is go. Dont press them at the same time blah blah. They also tell you about what flags mean which is usefully, IF THEY ACTUALLY USE THEM. The management inside at the track is horrible, the entire time i was there they were on their cell phones or playing with their man tits. \n\nI watched two races go by, and as people had spun out, waited patiently with their hands raised, waiting for assistance, the track workers sat there with their hand down their pants on their phone. \n\nThe customer sat there waiting for two laps..... \n\nAs for the rest, be prepared for uneven cars, lack of flag uses. \n\nBumping? Go for it, they dont give a shit. \n\nSlow drivers? Waste your time behind them, they dont care. \n\nGutless karts? This is your place. \n\nAnyone who has ever been to a gokart place knows this place sucks. \n\nNever going again. 0
+First I was really excited to do this. I have done the Go-karts before in other cities and loved racing my friends. I got a great Groupon deal for Fast Lap (their is a reason they need a Groupon to get business). The place is looks like an abandoned warehouse that Meth addicts hang out behind. Was going great till their employees started spinning out the other patrons. Not the best fun time to have when you can't enjoy the race when the employees are jerks and spin you out. They did this to several people. I went to Pole Position near by and the place is more upscale with better customer service and nicer facilities. Seriously don't go not worth the Groupon price. 0
+"Don't support this venue. Terrible Terrible customer service. We had a party of six and they told us it would be a 1 hour wait. When we got in there a private party was doing their races but otherwise we were nearly the only other ones waiting. Three hours later we asked why we keep getting bumped and they said they weren't sure because \""""that is impossible.\"""" Well, my 3+ hour wait told me they had no idea what was going on with scheduling and they still never could get us scheduled for a race. We finally left. Other people who came in after us were having the same complications. They were completely unorganized, not apologetic, and the lady at the front desk was actually quite rude. What a disappointment and waste of an afternoon on my short weekend vacation." 0
+This is f'ing vegas! where's the glitz? where's there magic? where's the service? Definately not and the rio- damn, i've been trapped here for work for 3 days and i can't wait to get the f out. Lets count the ways. First, there's NOWHERE to get food in this place? Yah, the restaurants seem to be there, but either their not open, or you can't just grab something to eat and get back to the gambling at hand. Allright, demerits for the food, lets try the amenities. ohh where to beging...shabby faded 80s carpet? Check! Dodgy facility upkeep? Check! Pool that's never open? Check! Workout room that costs 22 freakin bucks for NO FREEWEIGHTS and is smaller than an airplane bathroom? Definately check. and the service? don't even get me started.\n\nWith the hopes of trying to swim, i went to the pool today at 6pm to find it closed. Why I asked the attendant? Oh, we were losing money today because no one was drinking at the bar, so we had to send the lifeguards home, so the pool is closed. Can i swim without the lifeguards i ask- the answer: only if i want to be escorted out by security. Now THAT is service. Avoid the rio at all costs. 0
+So I met this music manager thru my work...he was so fun to talk to and seemed to have a really strong spirit. He was telling me about an upcoming tour that I should be a part of. hmmm...I was thinking..maybe, sounds like a great opportunity. So me and two of my girls went to Vegas to meet his manager and check out his artists. \n\nWhen we arrived we were not pleasantly surprised by this old dude that had another agenda in mind. One of his artists was a friend of mine and spoke highly of him and the opportunity, but little did anyone know he was just a PERVE!!\n\nSo we arrived at the Rio...Maral was so excited she stuck her body out of her huge car to capture a picture of the Prince sign on the building. The lobby was okay, we couldn't get into the club for free, and the company outside of this douche bag was wonderful. He wanted us to stay in his room...whatev!! \n\nSo we got a room on our own and enjoyed it sooo much. The room was HUGE!! and the facilities new like...and we just had a blast. Got some liquor from a liquor store and had a wonderful party. Made new friends, went dancing, got caught in traffic, and made new memories with the most amazing gals alive. Thank you Connie and Maral...I love you! Such amazing support they gave me that weekend. And it was delightful Connie's bday! :)\n\nSo all in all, it was an amazing trip, although what brought us there was sooo sad. We left with smiles and great memories. 1
+I had an awesome time playing at the World Series of Poker as well as seeing the energetic wait staff dance periodically. The Seafood buffet is amazing, be careful of the line ( We players didnt have to wait,...) , the pool scene was fun, ( including the topless area) Thank you to the staff and management of the Rio for an awesome time! 1
+"I was sent here for a ACE Fitness convention for my fire dept along with 4 other people. They told me they couldn't charge the credit card they had because it had to be the one used to make the reservations. (which isn't true because companies pay up front for group rates on one card) We were then told we had to have an actual credit card (not debit card) to put the security deposit on. Unfortunatly i offered mine up since i was the only one in thr goup who had one. The RIO ended up charging my card over 15 times for 4 seperate rooms. \n\nIts taken me about 2 months to get them to credit my card and charge the cities card as they were supposed to. There was some type of problem with the DC gov't credit card so they went to the only one other one on file (mine) without authorization. \n\nThe only reason they got two stars, friendly (yet not competant hep), nice rooms with decent views, good -not great- location for decent prices, free shows and a good shuttle service. I didn't like the overly priced drinks, all of the \""""working girls\"""" , extreemly smokey atmosphere some nights. The gym there was about 20-25 a day (rediculous) One of the guys with me had a leak in his room and they didn't imediatly move him to a new room to repair the leaky ceiling - he was supposed to be comp(ed) free internet and that was also charged to the wrong credit card (mine).The internet was $15?? a day or week (cont remember exactly) WHen most hotels offer free internet. I've contacted them about this several times and was offered no apologies after haing to move alot of money from my savings to my checking accounts to cover their mistake." 0
+Old rooms. My buddy had a big suite . I thought I was in a Brady Bunch episode. Bring out the black lights and let really see whats on the old ass couches. haha The Valet was friendly. Save the money and stay at hooters for half the price. 0
+Stayed here since I was attending a trade show that was taking place at this location.\n\nWhen I travel for work I do not have too many requests - all I want is a clean room, good internet connection and close to the trade show I am attending. I will say the Rio met all of my expectations and it was cheap too. I ended up getting a suite for about $40 a night.\n\nOne night the people next to me were being very loud around 11 pm so I did end up calling security. They came up and took care of this very fast. I do understand that people typically come to Vegas to party but I really needed my sleep.\n\nI will say the hotel if off the strip so if you are coming for non-work trips you might want to stay someone on the strip so you do not have to pay for expensive cab rides. 1
+I just spent 5 days in Las Vegas and it was a little too long. Here's the positive feedback I have for Rio:\n\n-The liquor store near the front desk actually doesn't rob you that bad ($2.50 a 12oz can of beer)\n-The rooms are spacious and there are two sinks!\n-The cleaning staff was extremely sweet and hardworking\n-Tim at McFadden's and the rest of McFadden people were super awesome and fast at taking care of hundreds of people\n\nHere's the constructive feedback I have in regards to my experience at Rio:\n\n-More diversity in the three restaurants (maybe there are more, but I didn't think they were well advertised. \n-Totally away from the strip\n-No shuttle from the airport! (well, there's one that costs $7)\n-The Gym costs money!\n-No real Happy Hours\n\nProbably wouldn't stay there again. 0
+"Thank god the rooms (regular ones might i add) were nice, pretty spacious and most of all CLEAN otherwise this would've been a 1 star rating.\n\nMoving on, \nThe things that made this review a 2 star include hookers (we actually saw hookers getting arrested), Also a hooker at our starbucks meeting a hotel guest by the Inpamena tower elevators! So this place was infested with hookers and very shady looking people. \n\nWe ignored the hookers, but couldn't escape the late check in! HORRIBLE! We showed up pretty early at 1pm. They gave us a paper saying to call back and check if our room was available. We called around 3pm and no success. 4pm we try again and were told to wait until 6pm because they are backed up. Seriously? what hotel does that? We ended up settling in our rooms around 630. Wasted our first day in vegas!\n\nLocation? Well....it didn't even feel like we were in vegas. Sure we had a car, but how inconvienient is that to always drive around, where as hotels on the strip you can walk around whenever you feel like it. \n\nRio buffet was a bright spot however. Not sure if its the \""""best in vegas\"""" but it was better than average. \n\nRoom service...I tried ordering $16.50 chicken strips, NO FRIES, and was told it would take an hour and fifteen minutes.....at 1am. On a tuesday! okaaay...canceled that really fast." 0
+Rio has very slow elevator, when it's busy you may need to wait for a long time.\nwe stayed at the honeymoon suite. it has two living room and 1 dining room.\nthe Jacuzzi bath tub is almost in the room because there no wall between the bathroom and bedroom. separate room for toilet and shower. and one more half bathroom in the living room.\nthis will be a room I want to come back for. 1
+I remember when the RIO used to ROCK harder than any other hotel casino in town, but this way waaayyyy back in the late 90's. It's sad to see what was such a grand dame age so poorly.\n\nRooms are large but completely outdated without flatscreens. Carpet, drapes and bathrooms are in desperate need of updating, and I saw many worn out and taped spots on casino floor. Harrah's bought and paid a fortune for this property and are obviously trying to milk every single cent out of it. It's sad, and only stayed here on NYE because I waited too long to book at the places I normally stay at like ARIA and the Wynn. Restaurants weren't great back in the 90's and still aren't very good, although the burger I had at the American Grill was really tasty. No good looking people stay here and the cheese factor has definitely been turned up with bikini clad chicks singing karaoke on top of the slot machines.\n\nDefinitely wouldn't be coming back here! 0
+Old outdated rooms, my shower had luke warm water and I was told by hotel staff there was nothing they could do about it... and suggested I try running my sinks, flushing my toilet over and over and again to get hot water....\n\nTotally inept check in out staff or system. I waited in 4 person line for 45 minutes to get a final billing statement. \n\nNever coming back here again. 0
+"I came to Rio for Chippendale show on my bachelorette weekend here in Vegas. I dropped by the craps table after Voodoo lounge and this one Vietnamese or Filipino pit boss was so rude, unprofessional, and STUCKUP--TOTAL B***H had all my girls and I go back and get our ID's before we can play or \""""watch.\"""" I don't mind getting carded...but she needs an attitude check. I didn't want to drop another $1 on that table or in that casino period.....I would never return to this hotel ever....if its not for the sexy ass Chippendale guys this casino is worthless." 0
+Dear Yelp, it's official: I AM 21. :D\n\nFor my 21st birthday, I spent the night at a room here. I must say, quite a fun place to spend a 21st birthday at!\n\nRoom: HUGE. To begin with, it was already in the older tower and yet it was still quite impressive. Two comfortable beds, a couch, a chair, a table/mini-office space and a fridge....it was almost like a miniature apartment. The view was also quite amazing, looking right over the pool and straight at the Strip. Oh, and it had a fridge, a plus seeing I needed to have refreshments for the get-together I was having.\nService: Can't really say, we were just partying it up in there. \nLocation: Not on The Strip, but close enough, with free shuttle service to Harrahs and Ballys. \nPool: It was amazing with a bold, capital A. Crowded, but not overwhelmingly so. Beautiful people all around, and not overrun with the douchebags you see so much of at somewhere like, say, the Palms or Mandalay Bay pool areas. One cheesy, but cool touch was the waterfall that came out of a clam. \nMiscellaneous: As great as the room was, I was charged a security deposit of $50 that I had no way of knowing about beforehand. At least it wasn't a blasted resort fee, but still.\n\nThe Final Verdict:\n\nPros:\nMore than enough space.\nFridge in the room.\nLovely view.\nEpic pool.\nFree shuttle to the Strip.\nNice enough bathroom. \nOffered two free passes to the Voodoo Lounge.\nLots of things to do on the property.\nGot the room for a pretty sweet price as well ($53.00).\n\nCons:\nSneaky security deposit. It's refunded when you check out but still. \n\nSuggestions: Please let people know about the security deposit in advance. So next time someone wants to have their birthday there they won't be $50 short on drinking and partying funds. \n\nWould I stay here again? I'd stay here again just for that pool. 1
+the rio is an overpriced waste of time and money! The 22 year old building is falling apart and all the ac vents are moldy and blow swamp cooler hot air. For $275 a night you can go anywhere else and be better off. The staff is rude and I consider this to be my worse Vegas decision ever (and there have been a ton of bad decisions haha). The voodoo club sucks, and seriously if you pop the cover off any vent they are covered in mold. Gross. 0
+"This review is for the convention / meeting room facilities. And I am NOT IMPRESSED. In many other cities the Rio's convention and meeting room facilities would be considered downright opulent and something a city would be proud to have for hosting events. In Vegas, it's like yawn, been there, done that, it's a little dated and not all that. \n\nService: Hustle was the word of the day for our visit from the manager we directly worked with. Got service with a smile too. When a technical difficulty came up their IT staff was on the ball with a quick response. I always love that and give it mad praise when you get that kind of service. \n\nFood: The food was average. Pretty to look at, slow to get on the table, servers didn't pay attention and were sloppy in getting food on and off the tables and it is insulting to tea to lump their so called offering into the category of tea. Bleech. \n\nBut that's where the positive comments come to a halt. Seriously if you're paying premium money to rent a room for an event and they roll out a cheap projector that is broken to the point they put a 9 volt battery under one corner of it so it would project a level image onto the screen? Seriously? Of all the comps I've ever received in Vegas, a 9 volt battery to fix junk equipment is the worst on the list. (See the picture, you can't make this stuff up.)\n\nIf you forget a clicker for your Powerpoint, it's a cool $125 a day rental for something I could have bought for half price had I had the time to grab a cab and run to Fry's to buy one (including the cab fare and cabbie tip). I ended up making changes so it wasn't needed but the price they quoted takes \""""FLEECING\"""" to a whole other level. \n\nWhen I compare the Gold Coast to the Rio in terms of price vs. square footage, quality of the space, quality of the A/V equipment, and yes even the staff, the Gold Coast quite frankly kicks the Rio's ass HARD. Anyone renting space for a meeting and considering the Rio needs to think long and hard about it as most likely they are not receiving the best value for their money. \n\n2 Stars, and even the second star is one I'm on the fence about giving. But a placement on my Jackassery list is a must. As yes, I think sticking a braying jackass in place of the Rio's management team would do a better job of handling this place. (Again our one on site rep who I can't name was awesome considering she was working with crappy equipment). Oh and the extra valet we paid for...can someone give those guys some 5 hour energy before letting them loose to retrieve cars? Yeah, not happy. We deserve better. And we'll be getting better." 0
+"This review is for a visit and not a stay. I thought this was a fun casino here at the rio, it's off the main strip but worth a visit! \nI liked the I-Bar (we had full table service here for a birthday party so all i could drink was covered and top shelve...even better!!) bartenders and servers were all nice.\nEnjoyed the world buffet, many choices of food here. The buffet attracts crowds here so expect a wait in line.\nThe mardi gras flying floats are a lot of fun, and i had a great time at the rooftop club \""""Voodoo Lounge\"""" great views but pricey up there.\nAll in all i enjoyed my time here and even left with a little more money then i arrived with,\neven better!!" 1
+As most people, we were here for a convention, the annual NATCA convention - and it's no wonder it won't be held here again. This is a very low quality-high priced, dated hotel, despite being bought by Caesars Entertainment. \n\nThe casino ambiance is on-par with CircusCircus; low slung ceiling with years of cigarette smoke permeating everything, acres of frumpy people glued to video gambling.\n\nRio automatically charged us an $18 per-day 'resort fee' for a closed pool and uselessly weak WiFi.\n\nThe hike to the Strip turned out to be a hassle, as Rio's shuttle drops you off at either the rear parking area of Ballys or the back parking garage of Harrahs - & you could wait 20+ minutes on either end of these no-man-lands.\n\nThere's nothing interesting in the Rio's vincinity. We hiked across glass-strewn abandoned parking lots to the Palms Hotel, for its movie theater --that's about it.\n\nThe mediocre buffet was $30-35 dinner --$17- (kids) $25 for breakfast.\n\nFor this, our Rio room was nearly $200/night. A low-tiered Marriott.\n\nNever again. 0
+What used to be a great fun hotel and party place to stay, hang out, get great food and gamble (and even win sometimes), is now like a senior citizen, creaking at the seams and very tired. Room appointments were old. High school style featureless showers and bath, with shower head straight out of the YMCA. Lumpy mattress and a bed that sinks in the middle. Lighting insufficient to make the room comfortable at evening and WIFI that doesn't go beyond 2 bars - insufficient to stream or really have 3-4 windows open. One of the sinks didn't drain and a grumpy plumber arrived who drilled for 30 minutes to get it working. Noisy refridgerator.\n\nThe casino itself is equally aged and featureless. Gone are the stunning hostesses in green outfits... replaced by haggard irritated staff who run around but never someone a drink. Grumpy valets outside want you to pull right up to the bumper of the car in the front of the queue though there is only the two cars in the entire valet section. Front desk check in took 30 minutes. Buffet choices were full of dry meat, oily pastas and potatoes, over sweetened desserts without finesse.\n\nNeedless to say, for the same money (room of $100 a night), right on the Strip, there are now many choices and we won't be back.\n\nRoom Tip: Best tip - don't come to the Rio. 0
+"I've been coming here for the last seven years, for the WSOP every July. And it's not the worst place in the world, but it's sad to see this place get cheesier and more rundown every year. There are more shop vacancies every time, restaurants come in and disappear with alarming frequency, the live show previews are scaled back, room maintenance is pretty bad, and they are taking nickel-and-dimey steps to make up for lost revenue. \n\nThis year? Downgraded toilet paper that decomposes when hit with any moisture, a new mandatory $20 \""""resort fee\"""" for local phone calls, gym access, and WiFi for ONE device per room, additional devices are $14 per day, even though they cost the hotel nothing. I'm not sure what any of these things have to do with a resort. But the most insulting cheapening was the outfitting the rooms with a K-cup coffee brewer, but no complimentary coffee- if you want any, you are supposed to buy a pack of 3 pods for $8 from the convenience bar. This is the first hotel I've ever stayed at that doesn't give you a couple servings of coffee to go with the room coffee maker. Is this a deal breaker? No, it's a petty complaint. But the petty complaints I have been accumulating for this place keep on accruing. It used to be a nice enough place when we started coming here, but it has become shabby and threadbare. \n\nAnd I'm not even going into how, for the last three years, they screwed up our reservations by bad communication between desk staff. I'm stuck coming here because of the WSOP, but will be staying elsewhere for any other trips." 0
+This place gets 2 stars instead of 1 star because of the price. \n\nProbably one of the cheapest hotels you can stay at (off the strip). The rooms are huge and have pretty nice views; however everything inside the hotel/room/casino looked like they haven't been replaced since the hotel opened. Everything seemed old and outdated. The decor needs a facelift. The lights in the bathroom didn't turn on, showering in the dark was fun. Didn't bother calling the front desk because that likely won't accomplish anything. Front desk reps were rude and didn't really seem to want to help. \n\nI'd only go back if I didn't have to pay for a room. 0
+Fun casino with a lot of entertainment.\n\nThey had a female performer who did both dance routines and sang popular 90s songs while standing on a small stage surrounded by slots.\n\nLots of lively craps and poker tables.\n\nAlways a server around to brings complimentary pi\u00f1a coladas.\n\nA dimly lit burger joint with TVs.\n\nAll easily accessible after watching the Penn & Teller performance.\n\nI really liked their slots. Both my fella' and I got some good bonus rounds and I adored the Wicked Witch of the West slot machine. \n\nI'll see ya next time, Rio! 1
+My wife and I went to Rio for a short vacation. This hotel is run down and not what it used to be. First Rio does not have the show above the ceiling. Which I use to enjoy watching. That is sad=T. \nCustomer service is not good either. The first room we had had a wet carpet floor, so the front desk gave us another room. Room 664 did not have soap etc. I had to call front desk to get soap. The hotel is outdated and needs new carpets. \nUpon checkout we had to pay a resort fee of 18 dollars per night plus a 12% tax rate which could not be waived. Even though the rooms for two nights is suppose to be comp. There were no signs , front desk did not even tell us there is a resort fee , etc. What is the point of a free couple of nights at Rio if you still have to pay for a resort fee. Complimentary means free not HIDDEN FEES! \n\nTo put this in perspective .... The Gold Coast Casino which is next door DOES NOT charge you a dime when they give you complimentary nights. Gold Coast staff is friendly, have good restaurants open late at night, and provides shuttle services. And oh yeah...they have signs all over the front desk telling you there is a resort fee of 9.99 per night so you are aware of the fees. \n\nThe good:\nThey have a free shuttle that takes you to the strip every 30 minutes until 1am. Hotel is outdated but is in ok condition.\n\nThe bad:\nResort Fees are hidden.\nNot friendly front desk.\nNot not on the strip.\nHotel is out dated.\nNo good places to eat late at night in the hotel except Burger King (Yuk!).\n\nWould I stay here again? No way! I rather pay alittle more for a better hotel. 0
+I never want to stay in this bed bug infested crap hole again. Line to check in took over 3 hours. Awful, just awful. 0
+Huge Disappointment - $20 per day for a resort fee that does not offer much is a bit of a sham. \nWe stayed in one of the ue rooms and I would agree with others about the shower being terrible and the room having a musty smell. You can see that the vents have not been cleaned out in quite some time. \nThe worst part is that we could not get any sleep until after 2 am due to the music ( or I should say the same beat repeating over and over) from the Voodoo lounge filling our room and shaking our walls. \nWe called the front desk to change rooms and were told that no rooms were available. The manager was supposed to call us which never happened. When we checked out the hotel thought that removing the resort fee was good enough. After explaining that we had paid for a room that we were supposed to get some sleep in which did not happen the front desk was willing to remove an additional $20. Wow - hold me back. Needless to say we are not coming back.\nFYI - stay off floor 35 of the masquerade tower. 0
+The room was loaded with dust in areas not easy for housekeeping to reach, causing us some respiratory issues at night. Traffic noise disturbed my wife. We were charged for an upgraded room without our knowledge. Furnishings were from 1980. Casino reeked of cigarette smoke. Check-in line was 45 minute wait. Convention area was nice. 0
+It takes 30 minutes or more just to check in to this place. 3 people working the front desk. And this is at 9pm on a Monday. I can't imagine what a busy night looks like. When I got to the room I quickly realized how filthy it was. I've posted several pictures. It was also in disrepair. The toilet paper holder was broken, the tub drain was also broken, and the shower head was in bad need of replacement. The mini bar was missing many item. Hopefully they don't bill me for that, I'll post an update 0
+I've stayed here over ten to fifteen times over the past 5 years. Sometimes for up to three weeks at a time. But I am fed up with the nickel and diming. \nThe last straw was the throttling of the internet down and an extra fee for higher speeds. Is it not enough that we get charged for it in the resort fee? \nI could barely check emails and god forbid I tried to surf two pages at the same time. For a good connection I'd have to shell out another $8.99 per day in addition to the $25.99 resort fee.\nNo thanks. 0
+As captives of the Rio and all its sad offerings, Gaylord was one of the few things we enjoyed during a stay at this casino. We were whisked out of the smoke-laden casino area into a tastefully decorated tranquil space. \n\nMost other eateries were packed with 30 minute waits trying to handle the overflow of a conference held here. With about an hour left to find lunch and return to the conference, we poked our heads into Gaylord.\n\nTalk about underappreciated, the place was nearly empty, with one waiter and one busboy. We scored, with $13 lunch combinations served as a thali with rice and naan. We shared the tandoori combination and vegetable curry combination. \nVery full bellies, lots of leftovers, incuding that lovely naan that we snacked on the next day. Our favorite curry was the one with spinach, peas and paneer.\n\nBut we were lucky. As mentioned before, this casino was not prepared for the overflow of hungry conference-goers. We were seated immediately and our food came quickly, sizzling hot. But just 20 minutes later there was a queue out the door, and people waiting frantically to pay their bills and get back to work. \nThe place couldn't handle the load with its small staff, and they had to take a lot of heat from impatient people. Finally, they just had to close and not allow anyone else in, which is a shame because this was the best lunch option available, *especially* for that price.\n\nThe Rio seems to attract the kind of clientele that wants burgers and shakes, or buffets. So it's no surprise that Gaylord is staffed with an expectation of low patronage. But seeing how *all* the smaller restaurants in the casino seemed wholly unprepared for the streams of hungry conference attendees, I suspect Gaylord, as well as other places, should have gotten better warning by the casino management of potential increased business from the conference.\n\nFor all the harried customers and staff at Gaylord, our waiter took very good care of us, in a timely manner, even getting our leftovers wrapped up quickly and efficiently. 1
+This place is really sucking tonight, and it's a Saturday! They got new bigger tv's a while ago and of course raised the price of the theater. Tonight, as was last night no sound on any tv, watching porn with no sound, REALLY!!! May as well go down the street to De Je Vue, bet they have sound! 0
+Thank goodness for this restaurant. Above average mexican food and spectacular salsa 1
+Horrible place. I threw a party for work in Vegas and had to get some brochures printed here. I will never use this place again. They over charged, provided poor quality printing services and wouldn't refund us for their bad work. \n\nThese people changed out the expensive paper I asked for with cheap paper and tried to tell me that no one could tell the difference anyway. Well, I paid for the expensive paper and I could tell the difference and so could our clients.\n\nI'll go anywhere but here in the future. 0
+The old hag with the bad wig behind the bar is so unfriendly. She and another old lady who works there stand around and gossip about customers. I was sitting right next to them listening, like two jealous school girls. DUMP!! 0
+Worst bar ever ... Music was local bad love them however the bartenders SHADY AS FFFF.. Charge there own tips and told me they don't serve water... Won't ever go back to this bar 0
+I've dealt with a lot of docs in my job. Dr Tahir was superb. Thoughtful, insightful, listened, took in the full picture, and was extremely intelligent and clear with his diagnosis and treatment recommendations. He stands out as a supremely good example of professional excellence and interpersonal humanity. 1
+This place sent me to collection even though my insurance & I paid in full on time. Not one bill or phone call and I have lived at the same address for 7 years!!!!! This caused a huge mess for me and staff didn't even care........ Stay away 0
+I can never find someone for assistance when I need them & there has to be 50+ day laborers in the parking lot running down every person leaving the store. I avoid this place at all cost. 0
+The store is a disorganized mess with a rude proprieter. 0
+This family owned & operated Mexican restaurant is located in the WalMart center at Rainbow/Spring mtn.\n\nWe went to dinner around 8pm and there was no wait we were seated immediately. The decor is authentic Mexican with Mariachi and all.\n\nThey start you off with chip,beans and salsa and a little cup of soup. Service was exceptional. Fast,friendly and efficient.\n\nI ordered the 1 pound carne asada burrito with rice and beans, Melissa had the cheese enchilada combo and Miles had a hamburger with fries.\n\nThe food was great, very cheesy, the meat was well seasoned and tender, the salsa had a nice little zing to it and the rice & beans were cooked perfectly.\n\nThis was a great dinner experience.A little pricy unless you go for the lunch special. 1
+Very high quality food. Friendly service and a clean environment. 1
+This review is about the customer service I received from the manager. I am extremely disappointed with Viva Mercado's policy regarding large parties. I wanted to have my day's 60th birthday here. To hold a reservation for 20-25, I had to leave my credit card number. I totally understand this...HOWEVER, I was told that I would have to pay $15 for every person that did not come. In addition, I was told that they would not accommodate separate checks for parties of 3-4, even with gratuity added. After asking for separate tables near each other, I was told they could not guarantee that. Obviously, I decided not to have my father's party here and instead moved it to Bonito Michoacan. Bonito Michoacan was more than accommodating with all of my requests. Their menu was less expensive and the food was equally as good. I have decided to take my business elsewhere and will not return to Viva Mercados. My experience with them has left me with a bitter taste, and I feel my money would be better spent at a restaurant that still remembers to put the customer first. 0
+So happy to see Viva Mercado's open again. Love the new location. The food was great as we expected. The salsa is my favorite in town, just the right amount of spice and not too chunky. I'm a big fan of the bean and cheese burrito enchilada style (of course). I also like the cheese enchiladas and beef tacos (crispy).\n\nIt was great to see some familiar faces working there and the staff was fast and friendly. Can't wait to go back again. 1
+I got the pad kee mao and my noodles were a little hard and bland. My friend got pad thai style noodles with crab on top, and his noodles were delicious. Service was friendly albeit slow considering we were the only party there... 0
+"If you are just looking for great smoothies, then this is the place. Anything else, SUCKS! \n\nCase in point: I took my wife and two boys there for lunch. I ordered the wasabi roast beef, my kids shared a salad, and my wife got a turkey sandwich. The sandwiches were about 6 bucks and some change. The salad was about the same price. This is where the FAIL is. The sandwiches were very small. I would have to eat at least 3 of them just to get rid of my hunger. The salad itself actually looked more satisfying then my roast beef and my wife's turkey! At 6+ bucks for a tiny sandwich I knew I wasnt coming back here for their \""""food\"""". I had to get a mango magic smoothie just to get that \""""satisfied\"""" feeling in my tummy. As the name implies, smoothies are the only thing good that they have here, hence the two stars.\n\nService was so-so. My wife asked about their soup of the day. The cashier said they ran out. Really? Its only 12:10 in the afternoon and you ran out? The truth was they obviously didnt make any cuz I noticed the big container you would normally put soup in was ridiculously spotless. If they ran out then the container would have some evidence of something right? Dont tell me yall actually cleaned it right as it ran out!\n\nSo from now on its nothing but smoothies for me if I ever venture in to any one of these places." 0
+I was third in line and waited a half hour for some smoothies. They were calling people's names for other orders and two of the orders were wrong. There were only 2 people working one making smoothies working the register and the other making sandwhiches. They could use some more help for sure. A person who seemed to be a manger came and and was in a bad mood, not very friendly attitude to the people working or ordering. 0
+Awesome customer service at this location. Stopped in on a busy 4th of July.. Cody and Pablo killed it. Good job guys!! 1
+I come to this gym for convenience. It's the closest one to where I live and work so I usually come in after work. \n\nI always swear I'm never going to use the pool here because it's small and usually too many people are in it. But occasionally I think, let me give it another shot. One time it was beautiful and no one else was in the pool and not many people in the spa area (I think it was a Sunday at 3PM). But most of the time, it's disappointing and I regret my decision. What disgusts me most is a lot of people who steam/sauna get all sweaty and to cool off, they take a dip in the pool. It's like their personal shower!? \n\nOn another note, I would like to share another experience: \nIt was a weeknight, and as I was changing to get ready to swim, another young lady was getting ready too. But her getting ready meant putting on makeup, a bikini, taking a photo of herself, and bringing her 50 shades book to the sauna/steam? OMG, it's not a hotel pool, or a dayclub! Why was this girl getting ready like she was going to wet republic. And really, how much reading of 50 shades are you going to do at a 24 hour fitness steam/sauna. 0
+I've been coming here 3 years and the only reason I keep coming is I love my trainer. Otherwise I'd go elsewhere and when my trainer finally goes indy I will follow her. Half the stair machines are almost always broken and several of the treadmills are always broken. Broken equipment stays broken for weeks on end. This place SUCKS at maintenance. FIX YOUR EQUIPMENT. The members pay more than enough for this place to keep things repaired. 0
+I know, I know; working out is the last thing you want to do in Vegas. BUT! I'm a member, it's here; so why not?\n\nPretty great facility. Quaint and a lot to offer. They have a indoor pool. \n\nI want to make it a habit next time I come to Vegas. \n\nP.S. I think they offer 1 day pass through yelp. 1
+Came in to make sure I was thoroughly over a cold. Decent wait time, had to pay up front. Everything ok to this point. The nurse who walked me in? Cold and completely uncommunicative. Jennifer couldn't be bothered to make a statement in complete sentences, much smile or remove the expression from her face that said I was a waste of time to her. I went in feeling relatively decent, and I was offended. I can't imagine being seriously sick and having this woman as my initial experience at the doctor. \n\nWhen it came to scheduling, Dr. Norris is my primary care provider. I've always had pleasant, through rushed, experiences. To get any kind of appointment that wasn't three weeks out (which is no good for a possible strep), I had to see the PA. No problem. But she came in, looked at my eyes, ears, and throat and said that I probably just had a virus and that there wasn't anything they could do, and walked me to the front. It was pretty much a waste of a copay.\n\nNothing keeps me from going to the doctor more than having this office as primary care! I can't wait to change my insurance options and go back to Dr. Paul Mitchell on Rainbow...that whole place is amazing and the complete opposite of southwest medical. 0
+I love this place so much. It is by far the best all-you-can-eat sushi that I have found. Everytime I am in Vegas I make sure I hit this place up at least once. They always have very fresh fish and since it is a full menu made to order all-you-can-eat you can be happy ordering the nicer stuff and not worry about breaking the wallet. 1
+Its kind of hard to be a bad all-you-can-eat sushi joint in this town -- in any town, maybe. There's a basic formula you follow. As long as you plug in the right variables, you're golden. \n\nAs far as menu is concerned, Sushi Factory was pretty spot on. We went for lunch so there was a few things they didn't offer for their lunch menu, like otoro. But then they didn't offer hirame (halibut) at all. That was the very first indiscretion. \n\nThe only thing that pissed me off after that was the service. I understand that sushi chefs traditionally have a shogun (aloof) attitude, but these sushi dudes had straight up bad bedside manner. They were slow and forgot orders. Our waitress was polite, but she never refiled my green tea. \n\nI suppose we were the forgotten ones because we were the first to sit at the sushi bar, while all other guests sat at tables. The sushi bar is isolated from the rest of the dining area, which I would think makes for bad restaurant feng shui. It just doesn't seem like good flow to have to traverse the restaurant with hands full of food like that. \n\nI already have a bread a butter all-you-can-eat sushi place. I shall never return to Sushi Fucktory. 0
+"I always feel kind of bad giving a one or two star review. I did like Sushi Factory's sushi, but there was something about the place that I can't exactly put my finger on that just will not let me give it over a two star rating. Okay, let's go with 2.5. \n\nWhen I arrived I was greeted by a very friendly hostess and seated quickly. Can I comment on the decor? I don't know, just looked a little ram-shackle to me. Ok ok... I'm not trying to be nit-picky, after all I do eat at plenty \""""dumpy\"""" kind of joints because their food is AWESOME. But somehow dumpy + place that is serving me raw fish = me weirded out a bit.\n\nI did the AYCE with my date. He was all hype about liking sushi though, he wouldn't even touch the sashimi I ordered, but instead insisted on all the fried little concoctions. One of our rolls completely fell apart when we tried eating it. Date didn't seem to care, but I was a little peeved.\n\nThank goodness they brought me out sake to begin with. I think this soothed the bad experience. \n\nDon't get me wrong, it's a decent little place, I just don't think I'll be going back considering there are much better places in the valley to get AYCE sushi." 0
+This place is a good place to go for sushi on a budget. The atmosphere was definitely nice and chill. I think the cute little oranges at the end of the meal was awesome. 1
+I am in love with this place!!!!! Such a wide selection and great sushi! 1
+"On my recent trip back to Vegas we had the opportunity to try Koji out while we were at The Orleans Casino for the first time. Generally we would just be here for the Orlean's buffet but since we were sort of buffet out we decided to give this place a try. It actualy pleasantly surprised our party!\n\nFirst of all, we were here little before noon so the place was only occupied by 3 tables... Then as time passes by, a good amount of crowd actually were building up so I'm glad to see that happen with any restaurant large or small.\n\nChecked the prices out and it was slightly steeper than what I was hoping but with the craving for sushi we decided to give it a try...\n\nHere is what we've ordered...\n\nWho's your daddy roll: Totally delicious! Yes it was more expensive than other places but man it sure was good. Delicious tempura shrimp & I believe avocado wrapped in sushi rice topped with sashimi with sauce... so delicious! I think I can just get this only next time around! \n\nTried a couple of dishes on the menu too! (aside from the sushi) It was actually really good!\n\n--Braised Pork Belly with Chinese Mustard Greens: So bomb! The pork belly were so tender, soft, and perfectly simmered in a soy sauce based soup that is actually not overly salty. (If I only had some BAOs with me this would of so made my day!) The portion of these pork belly were huge too! Easily 8 slices of 1/2\"""" of porky joy! I can still conjure the image of how it was melting in my mouth! WOW!\n\n--Steamed Tofu in lotus leaves with shaved Scallops: Another awesome one! The tofu itself was light, airy, fluffy, and hot! The sauce that goes on top of the freshly steamed tofu was just the rigth balance of flavor once again with the melody of mushrooms + shaved scallops... what a perfect balance to the pork bellies!!!\n\n--Pan fried beef noodles: You know, this dish is actually quite good but I'm not a pan fried noodle type of guy (I don't like it anywhere but others love it so I just have to deal with it) It was tasty but just not my type of dish to enjoy.\n\nService was attentive and effective. No problems here!\n\nSo after finally tasting Koji for the first time after so many trips to Orleans would I go back? Yes! Who's Your Daddy + Pork Belly truly got me hooked! Unfortunately it is a casino environment and cost will be much higher than say at Chinatown area, but if you are doing your gambling here at The Orleans, I would definitely recommend you give this place a try!\n\n(P.S. Pork Belly I believe it's a special that comes and goes... so if you are into juicy, tender, and absolutely pork belly cuts, you better get some now!)" 1
+Service was slow and not attentive. Our Sushi sat at the sushi counter for 20 mins. The other food we got was cold and not very good. Took over 1.50 hours to eat for 2 people. will not go back... 0
+The food is good, have eaten here before, service is good, never had a problem, then why 1 star you ask, here is why. It is Saturday Aug 2nd at 4:30pm and I am literally watching two employees argue at the register about how to do ones job. The lady in green is going off on the cashier in red, why do I need to see or ESPECIALLY hear any of his. Where is the manager.......that is why 1 star!!!! Stupid!!!! One in green needs to be reprimanded! 0
+Calamansi juice is the best refreshment on a hot Vegas morning. Mmmm. My fam and I ordered that variety platter of grilled meat - pork, beef, chicken. Delicious!! I especially love the fact that they have all the dipping sauces Filipino's need - namely, the soy sauce and vinegar. Yum! We also ordered some soup and the pork chops. I was in heaven. Why didn't anyone ever tell me about this place before??\n\nMy dad ordered the halo-halo, which he was impressed with. I loved that there was a scoop of ube ice cream - I never see that here! Also, we tried their special dessert - Turon Delight. It's basically turon (fried banana dumpling) topped with ice cream. It was good and just enough for 3 of us to split!\n\nService is fast and friendly...and it got pretty packed about half an hour after opening. (They open at 11am on Saturday, btw. My fam and I were sitting in the car, waiting for them to open. How sad.)\n\nOh! And they serve breakfast all day!! Chorizo, scrambled eggs and rice anytime you want it?? Nothing beats that! 1
+Just like being in Metro Manila, great up-scale decor and over-the-top food takes Salo-Salo far beyond the average strip-mall filipino eatery. I enjoyed the Aroz Caldo. 1
+We took time to look for this place, since we have tried the other location in West Covina. I am Filipino, but I have to be honest, this place is way too down the drainage, no presentation, the employees are not well trained, that by the way act and talk, will even make feel that the food is not good. It s not a place to eat and to tell people to try. Please take time to do a big change and give pilipino restaurants a good name. This stablishment is a big disappointment 0
+I'm a huge sushi-buffet enthusiast because I'm cheap and I love mass quantities of food, so I was super-excited to head to Makino's $17 lunch buffet. But I was pretty disappointed by the whole experience. \n\nFirst, because we'd tried to go to their dinner buffet at 9 pm the previous night, but were turned away because they were taking away the food. But I managed to get a glimpse of a gleaming heap of oysters and crab legs that was decidedly lacking at the lunch buffet. \n\nSecond, because all the rolls were tasteless and bland and seemed to be variations of the same thing. I hate deceit! \n\nThird, because of their small selection of fresh sashimi -- I love mackerel, but I was sad to see a few paltry pieces in the corner.\n\nThe best thing about Makino was the dessert bar's chocolate fountain. Holy shit I had no idea how fabulous a thing a chocolate fountain could be. Bowls of fruit and marshmallows with long sticks and a yum yum yummy chocolate coating. But it kind of pissed me off when they turned it off at 2:30, a half hour before their stated closing time.\n\nAll in all, so-so. 0
+I keep seeing Makino and Todai mentioned in the reviews when people talk about sushi buffets, the problem is these places are not very fresh and in some cases very unsanitary. Not only is the quality of the fish mediocre, but the people who prepare it usually do not care about the food. To add insult to injury, the people who prepare the sushi are very minimally trained and almost always mishandle the food.\n\nIf all you can eat sushi is what you're looking for, I strongly suggest hitting up places such as Sushi Mon or Hikari. You get seated at the bar and give your sushi orders directly to the professional sushi chef who makes it in front of you. Notice I said professional sushi chef, which is a far cry from the non-trained staff at places such as Makino and Todai. \n\nThe only decent thing about Makino that I can think of is the variety. There's noodles, tempura, crab legs (dinner), dessert plates, and a chocolate fountain. But if all you're looking for is quality all you can eat sushi and do not care about gimmicks, there's much better joints to spend your money in. 0
+All the food is good. Sushi is fresh. Large variety of food. \n\nDessert: Chocolate fountain, variety of ice cream (including green tea), green tea cheesecake, crepes (made to order), assorted fruit, flan, and mango cake! 1
+The food was OK, it was kind of slow so the fishes was sitting on the open air buffet for to long essentially starting to look like jerky. The selection was also very limited, I asked the sushi chef to make me nigiri salmon with slices of lemon and he looked at me like I had an arm growing out of my head. The price was 25.99 plus 1.95 drink, so in my opinion it was very pricy for what it was...SUSHI BUFFET... I don't think I will be coming back here the food just was not as fresh as your standard sushi restaurant, especially for the price. \n\nAlso the service was not all that great, drinks at our table were empty more of the time then full. 0
+Good food as usual. Great selection of Sushi and for dinner had the shrimp kabobs and shrimp tempura. The price is a bit higher for dinner at $26.95 a person but it's a good price for what you get.\n\nAlso, they have crab legs too but cold. If you want they can heat them for you, just ask someone behind the counter.\n\nThanks. 1
+To me this place is just blahhhh...\nFirst off it's $8 for a pretzel and a drink. If you want any kind of sauce it's another $1. Tacky! \nI had the pepperoni pretzel and it needed a sauce to hide that it had more than likely been sitting there for a good while. It was hard on the outside and I have up 1/3 of the way into it. Oh well...worth a shot. Hope your luck is better than mine 0
+"THE SAME BAD THING HAPPENED TO ME!!! Driver completely forgot about picking us up at Luxor to catch our flight. We almost missed our flight because the driver's MIA. He refused to pick up the phone and lied to the operator that we were not there, whereas in fact we waited for more than an hour for him. When I confronted the driver later (whose phone number I happened to have because he misdialed me earlier for confusing my itinerary with another passenger!!!), he had to admit that he forgot about us totally and hanged up abruptly for \""""in the middle of driving.\"""" When I tried to get a refund at the ticket sales booth, the lady there was so aggressive that she actually walked out of the booth trying to hit me. Trying to get hold of the accounting office to get a refund was equally frustrating. I mean, I was already almost missing my flight and just want my money back, and they have made it impossibly hard.\n\nAll the 1 star reviewers (which should be 0 star anyway) share the experience that Ritz shuttle service is UNRELIABLE and stood the passenger up. Urrr..." 0
+"We sit there in our Vegas hotel (my cousins and me) ...\n\nIt's been over an hour and a half, it's about 2 in the morning and we're not hungry anymore. When we almost lose our appetite, the pizza finally arrives.\n\n\""""That'll be 9 bucks.\""""\nMy cousin gives a twenty.\n\""""I'm sorry but I don't have change.\""""\n\nAren't these delivery peeps supposed to be ready and have extra change?\n\nWe just slammed the door in his face and ate the pizza, which was mediocre tasting. Never again. DON'T GET FLAMINGO PIZZA!!" 0
+We entered the reception area of this Paris (the country not the casino) import via two massive doors with Chinese lanterns lighting the way. Chef Gerard Canales, formerly head chef at the highly acclaimed Japenego restaurant at the Hyatt Lake Las Vegas Resort, has introduced many new and innovative dishes while retaining longtime favorites. The dining area itself is dominated by an enormous Buddha and classical and Asian music plays softly in the background. We shared an appetizer of lobster cakes, cumin aioli and Thai mango chutney. For entrees we each chose the Korean barbecue salmon over potato cake topped with a green papaya salad. The meal was superb though our server was personality challenged. 1
+"Overpriced!!\n\nNot much to choose from!!! Just the basics...\n\nIve had way way way better at an all you can eat place for $26-28 a person!!!\n\nIt is a very pretty restaurant, (which is where both of the 2 stars came from) a lot of cool stuff to look at but walk though the place and use the bathroom if you want to see it, dont spend $200.00 for 3 or 4 rolls and some sushi..\n\nI think there were even some \""""working girls\"""" there sitting and walking around... just not my idea of a good time when out with the husband and some friends...... \n\nand Overpriced!! Ohhh well, we tried!!" 0
+"Every time I come to Little Buddha, I'm reminded why I love this place so much. The two of us came here tonight right before the Norah Jones concert (separate note: concert was awesome and Corrine Bailey Rae's opening was kinda out of this world). We had to sit at the bar since everyone else there had reservations before the show. Note to self: Forward thinking next time. Pick up a phone and make a reservation. \n\nThe bartender (who also served as our waiter), Jeffrey was amazing...he was so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Once he found out we needed to get to the concert, he worked pronto magic in taking our order, serving our drinks and following up with us. \n\nOur order today:\n\nShishito Peppers - For 6 bucks we got about 6 shishito peppers. I know I'm dining in an \""""upscale\"""" restaurant but really??? It's about 2 dollars for 30 peppers at the Korean Store guys. On a more friendly note, all 6 shishito peppers were delicious...crisp, nicely cooked, fresh with the perfect sprinkling of salt\n\nVegetable Fried Rice - For 8 bucks (in contrast to the Shishito Peppers), this dish was enough to serve at least 3 people. Lovely, simple rice with a sprinkling of black sesame seeds. Simplicity done tastefully\n\nMongolian Tofu - This dish is actually Mongolian Beef on the menu but Tofu can be substituted. The Tofu was deep fried and crisp but with a soft center. Just the way I like it. Sauteed with onions, scallions, dried chillies and a Mongolian sweet-spicy sauce this was a very very satisfying meal. It seriously hit the spot. The price of Mongolian Beef on the menu was 22 bucks...I'm not sure if they charged the same for the Tofu or reduced it as I didn't examine the bill (which I have now cleverly thrown away). If it was 22 bucks, it was rather pricey but hey, it tasted amazing\n\nLychee Martini - I finished this drink, smacking my lips. Congratulations Jeffrey on a well made beverage.\n\nLittle Buddha is the Palms version of Tao. I've never really cared for their rolls/sushi. It's all right but since I'm a local, I know I can get better sushi in town for a better price (Mikos maybe). The decor here is very zen, the music is very international and the vibe is just quite interesting. The girls seated next to me at the bar ordered lettuce wraps...now this dish looked like a Picasso painting. I mean, colors all over, vibrant presentation, some fried goodness on the plate. I don't know if they serve this vegetarian but I need to eat something that looks this good. \n\nDependable good food, great service and a nice atmosphere makes Little Buddha one of out go-to places when we find ourselves at Palms or in the area." 1
+Absolutely the best sushi I have ever had! 1
+A fan of the ambience and fact you don't ever have to wait for a table. Lots of vegetarian options. And love the chocolate lava cake. Inside Palms Hotel. 1
+I'd give this place a 3.5 if I could but I'll round up.\n\nI really liked the view and the ambiance of the restaurant. The food was okay, but NOT spectacular.\n\nWe asked the sommelier to suggest a wine to accompany our dinner, somewhere between $100 - $150. The bottle he picked was a decent bottle of French Bordeaux, but $160, he had to go over by ten dollars.\n\nThe service was just okay, they messed up my order & they were not clear about ordering dessert. The server said that the souffle had to be ordered at the beginning of dinner, but he did not mention that all the other desserts on the menu also had to be ordered in advance. Thankfully 1 soufflee for 4 people was more than enough.\n\nI think the appetizers were the best part of the meal!\n\nFor more info on our dinner, I will defer to Chiyo W.'s review. She's soooo on top of those details :-p.\n\nOnce is enough for me, I probably won't go again. Too expense for what was served. 1
+I brought my girlfriend here for the great view and the warm reviews of the food. Luckily, it wasn't the busiest time of year and we had a window seat with an amazing view of the city.\nThe food was very good, as was the service. In fact, the girl at the front gave us a card that got us into ghostbar, moon and the playboy club VIP and no cover.\nOverall value was okay. The wine list is extensive, with prices inflated as is typical at almost any vegas restaurant.\nI think Alize is a great place to take a date. I would return. 1
+I do not remember exactly what we had to eat, but I do remember loving the restaurant. Not only is the view spectacular, but the food is equally impressive. This is definitely a rarity for niche restaurants. In other words, good locations, views, celebrity chefs do not always equate to good food, this is not the case at Alize. The only reason it isn't a 5 star restaurant is because of the slower service. While it wasn't a problem, it was a bit slow. I will return here without question... maybe the best French in Vegas! 1
+I have been to many fine restaurants in my life. This is one of the best. The service and food was outstanding. It was our 11th & 12th anniversary- we got married American & Cambodian on successive days, so it was our 6th year. Couldn't have been better. 1
+The two stars is purely for the view, which is simply fantastic; and for the service, which was delightful (servers were polite and attentive)\n\nWe were here with the Travelzoo voucher, and I'd say the food was abysmal. Frankly, lunch earlier that day at Grand Lux Cafe in the Palazzo was leagues better and cost less than half the price.\n\nFirstly, the 'free' cocktail that came with the set came in a cheap plastic glass, and was so watered down that neither of us finished more than half. The food was equally bland - tasteless, not very fresh, and frankly, difficult to stomach. I really did not know if they were saving the truly good food for people who paid full price for the tasting menu, or if the restaurant really sucked. Truly, even a great chef would not serve disgusting food even if it was a discounted set. It was really hard to believe that the place had a michelin star in 2008 and 2009.\n\nAgain, the only reason why this does not get 1 star was because of the phenomenal view (ask to sit by the windows when you place a reservation), and the service. (they say 'voila!' and serve you your plates with a flourish!) Having said that, i would not visit this restaurant again. 0
+All flash, no substance. That goes for the service as well as food. You can say the waitstaff was trained to hear, not listen. Our waiter failed to mention that the vegetarian dishes listed w/the tasting menu can be ordered a la carte until we asked whether they have side dishes. When I pointed to the warm corn terrine, he instead brought the foie gras. Big difference. When we alerted the staff, they just said, 'well, i can take it back or you can eat it.' Which the rest of the party did. And was charged. The corn terrine never appeared. Did I mention that I told him specifically that I'm pregnant and couldn't have certain foods (to my sadness), such as foie gras, soft cheeses, rare meat. A full conversation. But apparently, he isn't paid to listen. Because my medium filet (again, no rare meat) was presented still mooing. After it was sent back, it came back still kicking around. AT that point, I just ate the end piece and was done with it. Look, if that particular kitchen usually goes the rarer side, you need to tell the diner, and she/he will order appropriately. Onto dessert; what a dissapointment. Half the dessert menu requires that you order it 25 minutes prior. This included the souffle. Which was gelatinous. The entire table had a taste and wouldn't eat the remaining. \n\nI eat out. A lot. And I've been to some of the best restaurants in the world, and not all of them expensive (that falafel joint in Marais (Paris)!) but Alize should really just give up already. The 'we're so tech-forward' iPad wine menu (lame) and the view (lovely) can't save this place. This is one of those places where insecure men take their ignorant dates with thoughts on impressing them with an expensive French menu and view. There are so many great French restaurants in Vegas; if you want to impress, go to Joel Robuchon, Bouchon, Guy Savoy. Don't even bother with this place. And btw, half the people at dinner had a case of dinner regret the next day on their flights back home, if you know what I mean.. 0
+"DO NOT GO. I had the worst experience ever!!!!! Sushi was terrible. It was so dry and did not have any flavor at all. We told the waitress we were not going to eat the food because it looked and tasted bad. The sushi chef comes out, finds out about the situation and goes \""""What the fuck!!!!!.\"""" He kept asking us why we couldn't eat the sushi and did not take \""""Because it tastes terrible\"""" as an answer. After we were done paying, the same chef followed us all the way to the door and started yelling in his own language and started throwing salt all around us. I know in some Asian countries they use salt for purification purpose, and therefore by throwing the salt around us he was treating us as \""""bad luck.\"""" I would be surprised if he still works there because no one would want to hire such a rude crazy chef like him." 0
+"It's my first time to this sushi spot. I had the \""""all you can eat, dinner portion\"""" \n\nThe servers were very helpful and attentive. It's a little more but so worth it. The sushi has been amazing! I've eaten at other spots but this place has more choices on the menu. Definitely will come back again." 1
+Good location but they don't have much competition in the Vegas Valley so I think the prices are pumped up a bit more than if they had a major competitor. This lack of competition also makes them not care about marketing. Every time I call for pricing and availability the people give you a feeling you are bothering them if you aren't a big player and building a casino. No reflection on the yard guys,,,,, they are helpful and friendly....also the effect shows in lack of a web site with prices and inventory that would eliminate me bothering the counter help and let me estimate my own jobs.....but they are the big player in town and I'm just a little guy....I would give them a 5 star review if they would get a web site with prices and material. I don't care if the counter guys were cranky, I'm not looking for drinkin' buddies.. 0
+I've been to this Denny's more than once, but it's never more than a 2 star place. \n\nThe most recent time, there was only one server, and about 6 tables to serve with large groups. It took us 20 minutes to get us drinks.\nNow I am not blaming the server because I know how harsh that is, and you can tell the server had an attitude because of the shortage of help. \n\nThis corporation makes enough money to employ more workers. Denny's should be ashamed and If I was that waiter I would have walked out, because that is too much strain for one person!\n\nOnly reason Denny's is a good choice is because the prices of food is good. 0
+Three days after I graduated from high school, I thought it was a great idea to get pierced. I had just got to Vegas for my annual summer break at my dad's house, and with my new-found freedom I headed over to Diversity.\n\nAs a young 18-year old, this was the only tattoo-piercing shop I knew of as it was right by the mall. I should've thought about it more, but I was just too anxious to get it done.\n\nI wanted to get pierced in a pretty private area of my body, so the piercer (who was rude, but I brushed it off because I was just so excited) led me to a private room inside which he said no one could see. As he was doing measuring with my top off, I was looking out onto the afternoon rush-hour of Decauter Blvd. Since it was a private room, I thought the windows worked like one-way mirrors.\nBOY, WAS I WRONG!!!! About a week later, I drove by the shop again and saw that you can see everything inside the windows!!! I was mortified, especially because I was remembering how I was looking down into an older woman's car as she was stopped right under the window during my piercing.\n\nAdditionally, I had done some research on my piercing on the internet and I brought up some of the concerns I had. I asked about the suggestion of using barbells instead of rings because of the size of my body part of choice. The piercer brushed me it off and said it was not true.\n\nNine months later, which by then I thought it should have healed, my piercings were pushing out! The piercer was WRONG.My worst fears for my piercings had come true.\nI ended up taking them out (after one completely pushed out) and having to get re-pierced a few years later. My new piercer said that I was right to begin with, and I should've walked out the first time when he didn't listen. He pierced me with barbells, and my piercings have been happy for the past six years.\n\nI could've been saved a lot of pain, suffering, and having to repierce scar tissue if the jerks at Diversity listened.... Or if I had listened to my common sense and left. 0
+For my birthday i decided to get my industrial piercing in my left ear. So i went to the shop and they quoted me a price that was a little expensive but i was excited so i got it anyways. During the piercing, i passed out (no idea why). The piercing wasn't painful or anything. Also note that the passing out had nothing to do with the shop. But anyways after we finished, i was a little light headed so i asked to sit down an 3 minutes later he said they were closing and i had to leave. Mind you that this was 5pm on a Friday. They close at like 2am. I was being generous and gave them two stars because the piercing came out fine. 0
+Nice Staff...Nice Tatt. Thanks guys for making my last one a good one. 1
+"\""""The original sports bar and restaurant\""""? If by \""""original\"""" you mean old, this sports bar fits the bill. Located in a nondescript part of town off the strip, we weren't sure until we actually walked through the door whether this spot was actually still in business. Once we entered, we were confronted with a rather uncomely and smoky bar area; taking our chances, we proceeded to walk through a narrow passageway that opened into a back seating area with tables and booths. Very quiet. Strange layout, I must say.\n\nBeer is cheap (e.g. Shiner Bock for $2.50). We happened to come in during a game, so pizzas were half off. However, we wanted to try the famous STROMBOLI, so we ordered a small original one to share ($8.49). It was pretty good! I was expecting something dry and tasteless, but the dough was soft, crisp, and perfectly baked. CHICKEN WINGS ($3.55) were cheap and decent.\n\nOverall, having had low expectations for this dive bar, we were quite satisfied. There was an elderly couple across the room who ordered a large pizza (remember, it was 50% off). I think they only ate one piece between the two of them and packed up the rest to go. Smart idea if you don't want to cook dinner! The booth behind us consisted of a middle aged woman and her elderly mother: they enthusiastically ordered a TABLE FULL of dishes as if they were a gang of college jocks. I just saw the waitress bring them dish after dish. I think it was the mother's birthday or something. Or maybe just the daughter's annual visit. In any case, as we left, satisfied with our snack, we were somehow cheered and warmed by the memory of two grown women pigging out on some good ol' comfort food." 1
+Guy was right. The 'boli's are awesome. We got a large veggie and a meatball and that was enough for the 4 of us (granted, one is a 14 year old girl...). The beer was extra cold and went down really smooth after the 4 hour flight into the 105 degree afternoon. The place is truly a dive, but worth the trip off to the north side. If you're on the south half of the strip it might not be worth the cab fare, but if you have a rental like us it is worth the drive. 1
+I love Guy Fieri but if he likes this place, he may need to get his taste buds cleaned, stripped or completely replaced because I ordered New York steak and Shrimp with cole slaw and Baked Beans for sides. My daughter ordered mild chicken fingers and fries and my hubby ordered the New York steak and shrimp with the same sides as me. We also ordered the Antipasto salad and the 1/2 lb shrimp basket with fries. We took everything to go, because we didn't want to sit there with everyone staring at us like we were the next meal. I expected to hear dueling bajos playing any second after walking in there. \n\nLet's start with the steaks, they were completely over done. My hubby ordered his med. well and it was murdered beyond belief, dry and not seasoned. Where's the salt and pepper? At least the 5 shrimp that came with it were good but whatever breading was on them was soggy.\n\nThe cole slaw was good but we never got our baked beans and didn't want to venture back in that dive to tell the chef he made a mistake, it was too scary. \n\nThe antipasto salad was not what I expected. There was lettuce and lots of it with what I'm assuming to be ablout 1/2 of a diced tomato, less than 7 pieces of ham, about 9 slices of salami, 3 tablespoons of sliced black olives and a handfull of cheese. Not my idea of antipasto salad. \n\nThe chicken fingers were probably the worst of the bunch. I asked for mild chicken fingers, so what did they do? They took their sauce and sprinkled a tiny amount on the fingers. Who does that? So I'm guessing, if I had ordered hot chicken fingers there would have been a lot more sauce on them? They were a joke. \n\nThe 1/2lb of shrimp and fries were hard, stale and it should say 'popcorn shrimp' because that's what it is. There's more batter than shrimp on those things and they are hard and dry. The fries tasted old and stale and unsalted. \n\nNext time I'll just go to the grocery store and cook at home. 0
+On my list of Dive Bars to visit when in Las Vegas . . . and so we stopped for a quick one before heading back to our hotel. Best part . . . I drank for free . . . because I was playing video poker.\n\nNot a bad set-up . . . but will all the glass doors . . . you get a feeling that it is kind or small. Though we did not eat any thing, the food smelled wonderful.\n\nI will most likely be back on another trip to try this place for lunch . . . only because when I am in Las Vegas . . . I like to dinner out at nicer restaurants . . . and this place has more of that homey atmosphere. 1
+Awesome food nothing like I expected! 1/2 price pizza after midnight. Service is great! 1
+Stromboli = delish! Pizza (cheese, peperoni and jalape\u00f1o) was great! Beer (coors light on tap) was ice cold thank you, I had a great meal. My family has been going to this place for 10 + years. Its right of the Jones exit from the 95. So worth a shot if you haven't tried this place yet. I come here for a late lunch and dinner, sit at the bar or in dinning to watch the big screen TV. The service and food are just great. Great for kids, my nephews always love coming here. The only thing I would change is they need pitchers of beer.. 1
+Wasnt impressed this time cheese burger overcooked and dry, fries cold. Said its a new cook and sorry paid full price for the dry half I ate didn't touch the fries. 0
+"Quick Look: No frills, old school Mac repair center in the heart of Vegas. Honest, fast and affordable. Highly recommended for saving your Mac, and your wallet. \n\nIn Depth: Spilled a small splash of Ginger Ale on my track-pad of my 2013 Macbook Pro Retna Display. The liquid barely touched the track-pad and within 10 minutes it was no longer working. Then the computer would no longer load and went into some strange safe mode. Essentially it was DOA. I brought the laptop into the Apple store in Town Square as soon as they opened on a Sunday. I was rudely chastised for showing up to the Apple store w/o an appointment. Waited 20 minutes and a \""""genius\"""" came over and never even looked at my Macbook and said: \""""it got wet, the warranty is voided and the cost of repair is $755. We also cannot guarantee your info will be saved. We will just get the laptop working again.\"""" The guy was not sympathetic and seemed dismissive. These doofuses, I mean geniuses are trained to say this. They are useless. \n\nCentury 23 came on recommendation by several people on my FB page. I brought the laptop over on a Monday. Met the repairman who would be working on it named Ron. He was sympathetic and assured me they would save my info, take a look and give me a proper evaluation. By the EOD on that Monday Ron called to let me know that they had saved and backed up all my files from the laptop. On Tuesday morning Ron called to let me know that he had cleaned the small amount of Ginger Ale from inside and ordered a new track-pad. He hoped it would be in by the next day. He called on Wednesday, two days after bringing it in to say your laptop is fixed and you can pick it up. Total cost (including taxes) was $169. I was shocked and very happy with how quick they fixed my laptop and how affordable the cost was! \n\nThe Macbook has been working like new. I have been using it daily for weeks and it's running perfect. Ron at Century 23 really saved me and I couldn't be happier with the service I received there. If you have a Mac computer, be careful as they are designed to break (easily). If you happen to make a boo-boo, DO NOT take it to Apple for repair. They will give you a high quote in hopes that you buy a new machine. Century 23 is a certified Apple repair center and they will save you time and $$$. They will give you an honest quote at best. \n\nThank you Ron and Century 23, I will forever be a customer and will be sending you future business." 1
+I heard about this place a long time ago from my Indonesian friends. I love indonesian food, but unfortunately there is no Indonesian restaurants in town. When I heard about this place, I thought i have to check it out. Although it almost a half year ago, since I went there, i still clearly remember how lame is the food. \n\nWhen I went there, it was pretty slow, other than us probably only other 2 old couple having their dinner. Decorations of the place is kind of lame, you can see all the furniture is really old, they should probably change it. But, I don't care about furniture that much. I go to restaurants to eat and not to appreciate how good the decorations. I will leave the points for the decorations to other reviewer.\n\nAs soon as I got the menu, I right away turned to the Indonesian food section. My eyes were sparkling, I'm pretty sure I dropped a tear just looking at that menu. Since my friend has no idea about indonesian food, I thought I'll let the server explain it to him. Unfortunately, the server had no idea either. She had never tried any of the food. After a minute or two the server finally recommended one of the dishes. Which was the beef with the coconut curry flavor. I thought I'll give it a try, since that one the server admitted it herself that she knows that one and she knows for sure that is a good dishes. I also ordered some salad and some shrimp dishes. \n\nOnce we received our dishes, the beef looked not pleasant in the eyes at all. It looked almost like a mongolian beef with an old leftover gravy put on top of it. When I tried it. All you can taste is coconut milk, you can barely taste any other flavor. It was just horrible. As an indonesian and a human, I feel embarrassed if this is the kind of Indonesian food they serve to human beings. I know this is a chinese restaurant, but If you can't serve indonesian food, then don't put it on the menu! Maybe it was just a wrong day i went, maybe the chef was just not a regular chef that usually knows how to cook Indonesian dishes. \n\nBut as my experience for the food, it was not good at all. Out of 3 dishes I ordered. 1 of them 0 star, 2 of them 1.5 star. Average 0.5 star. 0
+If I could give this place ZERO stars I would! They got rid of the two best stylists there (or they quit, I can't seem to get a straight answer out of anyone when I call). There's hardly anyone working there now and I'm wondering whether the place is just going to implode or become a Supercuts next. Go somewhere else if you remotely give a shit about what your hair looks like!!! Also the guy with a name that starts with an M is rude as hell and shouldn't be in any kind of a customer service job. 0
+Not a JCPenney customer- but I have been following the news about the total image change for the store. Every Day low prices and really liked the last ad booklet in the sunday paper. Well- upon arriving at the store- there was very limited sizes- not the color selection as advertised- I was planning on a major shoping spree for spring- needless to say- when I finally found a sales associate she suggested that I look at the merchandise in petites or womans sizes? Really?? I am 5'9'' and a size 10. So I left-only bought 2 shirts - JCP definitely need better distribution of merchandise (size and colors) to the stores.. or more saavy buyers! Oh- and when I asked if the merchandise was back ordered- the associate had no idea what that meant! 0
+They have the best sale and I'm usually picky with clothes, but I like how they have trendy selections here at a great price. Its another place for bargain clothes other than Kohls and they're consistently good about having sales. 1
+"Ummm wow. I wrote a quick tip that said \""""who cares about a rating, the biscuits are the business!\""""... I was wrong! Let me explain why.\n\nFirst, the 3 hosts(why do you need 3 hosts?) told us that it would be a 15 minute wait. It turned into 30. We didn't mind cuz all we can think about were the biscuits! When we finally got seated it took a little while for our \""""seafood expert\"""" to actually come and take our drink order, but that's cool cuz all we can think about were the biscuits! We placed our order immediately an then we expressed to her that we love and want lots of biscuits, cuz all we can think about were the bicuits! She says \""""ok, there getting ready to pop out of the oven!\"""" we wait patiently for them to \""""get out of the oven\"""". Our salad comes... no biscuits, our dinners come.. still NO biscuits! We ask the food runner if we can get some biscuits, he says \""""they're still cooking in the oven.\"""" Ummmm STILL NO BISCUITS! \n\nWe seen several other tables get their biscuits as soon as they sat down. I guess our waitress sucked ass, big time. \n\nRed Lobster, your waitress, Porsche delivered the worst service in all history of waitressing, fire her ASAP!" 0
+I normally HATE chain places and is never eat at Red Lobster but a friend went and got married at the court house and had his wedding dinner there so I had no choice. I studied the menu and just hit the coconut shrimp with the seafood Alfredo! It was so good I've been back three times this month. Very fresh. Free cheddar biscuits and a great salad with chunky blue cheese not all just ice burg lettuce! Very fresh and hot! Service was good too! Servers seemed happy not just like they were tolerating being there! GREAT parking lot! And it's right off highway! 1
+110/hr for labor ridiculous. Dan is the slowest and most ill informed person I have ever dealt with. 0
+I recently stopped at this location to get some work done on my car before an 800 mile road trip. I had a pretty unique problem with my air filter and I have to say I am extremely satisfied with the service I was given by Jason and Brian. They came up with a solution to my problem, and gave me a full inspection on my car pre-roadtrip (which turned up a nail in one of my tires). What they charged me was quite reasonable and if I ever need car service in Las Vegas again I will definitely be back. 1
+I honestly can't think of enough good things to say about Larry's Great Western Meats. I have been impressed with everything I've heard, seen and now finally experience myself. I've had friends and co-workers recommend Larry's multiple times over the years, but have always been reluctant to really give it a try.\n\nI recently found myself craving meatloaf and thought of my friend who makes amazing meatloaf. I called him up and sure enough, his secret was simply just stopping by Larry's and picking it up. It is already premixed with the ingredients being added when the grind the hamburger daily, so it is super fresh and always consistent.\n\nI called the store earlier in the day to inquire if they took phone orders (which they don't) but the woman assured me that even though I will be coming in right before they closed, she would ensure there would be plenty. She took the time to ask what how or what I will be making it in, if I like it spicy and a few other questions. I arrived about 15 minutes before they closed and when I asked about meatloaf, she immediately remembered my voice and proceeded to fill the order we discussed 8 hours earlier in the day. Now this is nice itself, but since they were packed and busy it is impressive she kept a phone call of a new customer and the details of the conversation.\n\nI didn't order anything else this visit, but did look and review the other meats while I was there. The prices are much better than I expected and very competitive if not better than local major chain stores. The price of fresh ground beef (and meatloaf) was $2.49.\n\nI will come back for the great meats, but also because of the great service and prices. I\n have found my new meat market! 1
+This mall has been since as long as I've lived here in Vegas. It's been through some changes over the years, but it remains clean, up to date, safe and clean...did I say clean twice?\nI've seen some dumpy malls before, not here in town, but still, consider yourself lucky we have some decent mall here.\nNo, this isn't a Fashion Show type mall and I'm glad for that. Keep your tourist dollars and ridiculous prices on the strip. This is the everyday mans (and woman's of course) mall in the burbs. Got all the stores covered, big department stores, boutiuques, food court (of course) and Spencers...what's a mall without a Spencers?!\nI do miss the sit down style restaurants though. Some of you may remember the old days when they had Der Baron's and a Mexican place I think was a Ricardo's. Anyway, those are gone so food choices are the food court and the obligatory pretzel stand. 1
+The best Philly I've ever had and I am not a huge red meat fan. The sandwiches are huge my 2 teenage boys have a hard time finishing these so who cares if they're a bit pricey.\nDang now I'm craving one! 1
+I absolutely love this place, one of the very few 24 hr spots with delicious food. Cheese whiz sauce on top of good steak! I love it and will continue to spend money here =) 1
+"I really wanted to give this place a good review, but, alas, I can't. I have been there only twice, but I doubt my stomache will allow me to return.....The first time, I ordered the steak sub, got sick and thought it was just me...Went back last week to give it another shot, again, ordered the steak with mushrooms (which Pop's claim ALL their ingredients are fresh...nope! CANNED mushrooms..YUCK!) And now here I am 2 DAYS LATER still throwing up. Tried to email them, yet their email is INACTIVE! SUPER EXPENSIVE! The only thing I enjoyed was the smart mouth of the \""""Grill Master\"""" Steve S. Will spend my money at Port of Subs before I return....." 0
+always loved this spot even under different names - grillmen are friendly and steaks are tasty...\n\nthey go to the trouble of ordering amoroso bread in from philly giving the steaks that true philly feel.\n\nbig ups, mad love. this is my fav cheesesteak on this side of the country. 1
+Decided to stop here for some late night eats after a night spent downtown. Had just a Philly Sandwich with the cheese wiz and a small soda...$12 seemed kind of steep. The Sandwich was so so, there was a generous portion of steak on the sandwich and the bread was not to bad. It definitely was not a straight out of Philly experience for me...not awful by any means but I don't think I would be pumped up to go back. 0
+"I wanted this place to work out. One of my Boyfriend's co-worker's John, RANTS about this place. I've read their menu about 6 times in the past year. We came here one time last year & ended up walking away because the NIGHT STAFF don't seem to care too kindly about customer service. They just rude, \""""What do you want?\"""". My boyfriend & turned right back around & told the guy \""""I'm all set\"""". If that wasn't our FIRST bad sign.\n\nLast night at 9pm, (wasn't busy) we tried it & when we should have turned right back around. Same thing again. \""""Yo, what can I get ya?\"""", it was better than the last time. LOL we ordered two philly's. The guy took the time to ask me if I wanted onion. I said no onion PLEASE. Now I'm standing there reading the big sign in English, about how they PRIDE themselves on accuracy . Also make sure you get the receipt or the meal is on them! (cool!!!) I'm thinking \""""WOW, they know to please their customers.\"""" \n\nAt this point I'm trying to find a clean table, okay so I wipe down a table myself with my lemon scented hand wipes... I'm dying from the aroma coming from the kitchen.\n\nFOOD TIME - The meat was DRY, it tasted like I was eating STEAKUMS ( ew ?!), with a hint of seasoning. VERY bland & dreadful food. Mine came with hardly any prov. cheese, I had ONION & mushrooms weren't cooked! I thought they would of sauteed the mushrooms at the very least on the grill. A philly is supposed to be juicy, flavorful & and most of all LOADED.\n\nEven after the bad first expereince, I gave you the benefit of the doubt guy! I tipped & I still ended up feeling like I'm the bad guy. How does that work?\n\nI'm putting my foot down, this place deserves a one star rating. I hope the Owner reads these reviews.." 0
+Came here on a recent trip to Las Vegas based on a recommendation. I thought it was a bit pricey especially since the fries are almost $4 for a small portion. \n\nThe cheesteak was pretty good. but I don't have much to compare it to being that I am an LA native, and I have never been to Philly :( \n\nMy bf did have to add a little salt to the steak meat, he said it needed more seasoning *shrugs*\n\nWould I return to Pops when I visit Vegas again? Yes, I would. I want to try the green bean fries. 1
+"I got to stay here for free, as one of my travel companion's parents had timeshare points we used. However, as a group of seven costs would have been WAY cheaper than any comparable location on the strip.\n\nWe had a suite which included a one-bedroom and a studio. There were balconies on both, and we luckily had a view of the strip! \n\nOne-bedroom breakdown:\n-Full kitchen with supplies (pots, pans, silverware, plates, cups, salt, pepper, sponge, dishwashing liquid, etc)\n-Bathroom with two sinks and big bathtub\n-Dining table + chairs\n-Huge TV\n-Bed and closet in the bedroom\n-Sofabed in the living room\n-Slept 5\nBonus: Ipod dock and speakers...party in the room!\n\nStudio breakdown:\n-microwave, coffeemaker, cups\n-murphy bed\n-bathroom with shower stall\n-large TV, but not as big as the one-bedroom\n-slept 2\n\nThis is more a family place, I can't say we didn't get some strange looks from other patrons strolling through the lobby \""""dressed to impress.\"""" The staff was very courteous and we never had any sort of problem.\n\nThe pool area is on the smaller side and got very crowded the weekend we stayed, so chairs/chaises/cabanas were all filled up. However, you can grab all the towels you want and make your own little cushioned area.\n\nA big draw was the kitchen, stop by Von's on your way to stock it up! There's nothing better than coming back at god-knows-what-hour and microwaving some mac-n-cheese, mmmmmm." 1
+"Polo Towers is on the strip and all the major hotels are within walking distance. Planet Hollywood, which offers a whole plethora of things, is located within a two minute walk of the hotel. My parents, my brother and his wife, and I all stayed in this hotel for seven days. We rented out two rooms: one bedroom suite and one studio room. My parents and I stayed in the one bedroom suite; my brother and his wife stayed in the studio.\n\nOne bedroom suite:\n+ Kitchen has a coffee maker, blender, toaster, oven/stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator. \n+ Spacious bathroom. Water shot out of the showerhead with so much pressure that hot air came out\n+ Dining table complete with four chairs\n+ Small balcony compared to the one the studio has\n+ Living room has sofa bed, queen size mattress. I slept here. Mattress was springy, had little cushioning\n+ Two large TVs\n\nStudio room:\n+ Bed comes out of wall, queen size bed fits right over the couch, after all the cushions are removed\n+ One TV, smaller than the ones in the one bedroom suite\n+ Kitchenette: small refrigerator, coffee maker, sink. Cannot do any major cooking\n\nOther:\n+ Business center. Free Internet access. Only three terminals available for use. Always a line to use terminals though. \n+ Small rooftop pool. Max pool area capacity is 30 people. Closes at 5pm for kids and 10pm for those 18+. Max pool depth was 3.5 feet. Really cold water.\n+ Kiddie pool on ground floor in the back of the hotel\n+ Six elevators for Towers 1 and 2; three for Tower 3. Must use keycard every time you go up. If going down to the lobby, no keycard is required.\n+ Parking underground and in fenced off parking lot. Valet parking available. Need parking permit. Front desk will give you one if you ask.\n+ Infrequent room cleaning. Only occurred once during our 7-day stay. However, cleaning staff does come by every day to collect trash and replace the towels.\n+ Fitness area but I hear it's not free\n+ Hotel has designated smoking floors, but hotel not laced with smoke\n+ Wi-Fi not free and didn't appear fast. Hotel still uses wireless-b routers.\n+ Room service not offered through hotel. Instead offered through \""""off-site partner.\"""" Minimum purchase required. Must order enough food for two people.\n+ Front lobby has auto-playing piano. Not too many places to sit down though.\n+ Convenience store on the ground level. Turn left after walking past the fountain in the front lobby, walk towards the side entrance, past the six elevator cluster, then make a left.\n\nNow onto our experience and the reasons why I only gave the hotel two stars:\n+ Arrived on a Friday around 5pm-ish. 6 employees checking people in. Line was slow. 40 minutes just to get to the front desk and we were 4th in line.\n+ Since we stayed in this hotel on a timeshare, they did ask us if we wanted to do a 3-hour tour around the hotel. Prize was 3 free tickets to a bunch of shows no one has even heard of. Said no to this.\n+ After getting the cards for the two rooms (not connected at first), we headed up to the one bedroom suite but couldn't gain access to the room. Turned out that it was already checked out to another couple.\n+ Went to check out the studio. Boy was it small! When the bed is out of the wall, there is a 2.5 foot gap between the end of the bed and the TV.\n+ My brother and his wife finally arrived from California. Took them up to the studio and couldn't get in. Turned out that one of the keycards was never activated. \n+ Finally got into our one bedroom suite. Nothing really wrong with the room but found out that the one bedroom suite and the studio are connected via a door that is supposed to be locked. Our connecting door was partly unlocked.\n+ Door was locked in that we couldn't gain access, but anyone in the studio could gain access. Luckily, the studio was vacant. So we traded that connecting studio for the one we originally checked out.\n\nFor all our troubles, the hotel gave us a $25 voucher to be used in the store on the ground level.\n\n+ Recommend doing a room inventory check. There's a checklist in one of the kitchen/kitchenette cabinets. First day we quickly found several items missing. Hotel policy for the items is based on the honor system. They assume nothing will be taken. Cleaning staff just told us to make sure all the appliances were still there.\n+ Checkout is at 10am. Get down to the front desk a little bit before then. Line here too. Fee for late checkout pretty steep.\n\nOne final note: Apparently this hotel is included with other hotels that are a part of Diamond Resorts. All hotels included by Diamond Resorts are rated 4 stars; however, Polo Towers is rated 3 stars. I don't know how Polo Towers got included, but I may have a clue as to how they lost their one star. Would we consider staying at this hotel on a future vacation to Vegas? Probably not." 0
+We had a 4 day stay here and overall were very happy.\nWe got a Groupon deal. The lady at the from desk said Expedia had best prices if you are booking at other times.\nThe only thing that annoyed me was that our room faced the lane where there was a dumpster that seemed to be getting rubbish in it all hours of night. I suspect illegal dumping. Then the dump truck comes around 630/7am. Too early for me :) Otherwise there was no noise from other guests. The pool is nice with free cabanas. The kids water play area was excellent and in shade all day long. Parking is free. Kitchen facilities were excellent. Rooms were clean. Bring your own dvd's/ cds to play on the stereo and dvd player. \nCurtains blocked light very very well and there was an excellent view of the strip.\nI don't think there is any wifi. We took our own aircards...but I think you can logon to other wifi networks and pay a fee.\nThere is a very cheap Filipino takeaway in Hawaiian Marketplace. \n\nOverall, would definitely recommend if you are a family. If you are young and single, maybe you want something more happening. 1
+I cannot say anything about the price since we did not pay for the nights we were there, its my best friends timeshare. I thought our room was excellent. we were in the back corner - I can't remember which tower but we loved it. The room was beautiful and very updated. Also close to all the major hotels. I recommend this place highly. 1
+Came here with a friend of mine for a weekend getaway. I wasn't planning on staying here but my friend insisted since her father has a timeshare that we could use. Free room? HELL YES! \n\nWe arrived kind of late since we took a late flight due to getting off work at 5:00 pm. I like how this hotel is in the middle of the strip so your walks are not so long and tiring if you go at the end of the strip or something. The staffs were nice and friendly.. asking if it's our first time staying and told us there's a mini-mart just in case we want to cook our meals, pool is on the room top and if we needed anything else that we should give them a call from our room.\n\nOne thing I like about this hotel was their elevators - you need your key card in order to go up and down the floor. No strangers wandering around the floor if you are paranoid or just worried about the safety of your place heheh\n\nWe had the villa. I must say I didn't like our view that much because it was mostly on the side and all we see is the parking garage but we didn't really care as much. They have every basic amenities - stove, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, you name it. The bed was very comfortable as well. The AC felt so nice since it was hot outside while walking... it just a bit noisy at night when they are automatically turning on and off. Oh their fridge! I like their freezer because there's this switch if you want to make ice cubes and all that.. then you can just put the switch back if you don't want anymore ice cubes being made. \n\nOverall, we had a pleasant stay here. I would definitely go back in the future. 1
+I agree with the last review. This place is hilarious. It is probably the largest joke casino on the strip just waitint to get torn down and replaced with something trendy. Its in a holding pattern of sorts. 0
+4 years ago I thought this place was a joke.\nWho would spend so much money to make such crap, its trite and cheap. \nNow it seems like everyone knows this and its waiting to be knocked down and turned into something else. \nWait for its reincarnation. 0
+"when you're in vegas for ces and you run into a lot of your colleagues, one of the first questions people ask is \""""where are you staying\""""? it's sorta like asking people where you went to college in your early twenties. \n\nwithout fail, everyone giggled or asked, no really, where are you staying. that reaction pretty much sums up my experience at the excalibur. \n\none good thing about the older hotels is that you can open the windows in some of the rooms. fresh air in a hotel is as rare as a snowman in vegas." 0
+Yahhhhh I was here a couple of years ago and was appalled by the hotel.\n\nWell, to start off with, I was using the hotel to just store my bags for the day until I had to catch my red eye flight and didnt want to spend a good chunk of my money on The Hotel at Mandalay bay just for 6 more hours.\nSo I just decided to rent out a room at Excalibur.\n\nMy gawd.. it was nutz. The check in line was like the lotto line. The rooms were okay size but everything in it was just basic. The beds were sinking in. There was a humid smell in the room which wouldnt go away and I think the AC made it worse. \n\nBut in terms of cleanliness, it was okay. I didnt see anything that was gross or dirty. 0
+Ew, this was hardly worth the $44/night I spent to stay here. The bathroom looked like something straight out of a Motel 6, and the mattress and comforter weren't much better. The hotel shampoo basically ruined my hair for 48 hours after checking out, and I had a hard time sleeping with such thin walls. We were lucky enough to get strip-view rooms, which was pleasant enough. Too bad Excalibur is so far from the center of the Strip that it wasn't much of a view. I will never stay here again. At least if I stay at some crapfest like the Tropicana I know what to expect. 0
+I think the reviews of this place are a bit harsh.\n\nHere is what the Excalibur is:\n\nA cheap room with one of the best locations on the strip. You're directly connected to NYNY, Tropicana, MGM Grand, Luxor and Mandalay Bay. You don't get the fancy amenities of the higher end places, but if you're looking for a clean place to crash and not spend a lot of money on lodging- this is it.\n\nThe smoke in the casino might be a little worse than newer or higher-end places, but it's really not that bad. People just have to face it- a lot of people in casinos smoke. It's like complaining that they serve booze. The only real negative I can say is that the beds are rather uncomfortable. Other than that, this was a great budget-friendly place to stay for a long weekend of partying and gambling in Vegas. Highly recommended if you're coming for the same purpose. 1
+"As a fervent Yelper, I read many reviews before booking a room at the Excalibur for my 21st birthday weekend.\n\nI came frugal-minded, knowing that I would not do much sleeping and keeping in mind a certain Yelper's admonition \""""you get what you pay for\""""\n\nI got even less than what I paid for. \n\nI booked a week in advance, for Saturday and Sunday night.\nI picked the cheapest standard room for Saturday and a Spa Suite for Sunday, Sunday being the much cheaper night of the two.\n \n\nWhen I came on Saturday, they sent me right to an upgraded room.\nThis would have been cool if it was a Smoking King bed like I wanted instead of a Non smoking double.\nMy 6 foot big ass boyfriend and I cannot fit in no double bed.\n\nI called room service to get this rectified and came in contact with the rudest, bitchiest motherfucking concierges I have ever encountered.\n\nThese assholes need a lesson in customer service from my foot in their asses.\nThey told me I was in no way guaranteed the room I ordered, and that I should be happy they upgraded me.\nI said I didn't give a shit, and I want the room I paid for.\nI asked them what guarantee I would have that the next night's spa suite and they said \""""none\""""\n\nI promptly cancelled the next night's reservation.\n\nWe did have to stay that night in the Excalibur.\n\nSo i might as well review the room.\n\nWhich was shitty and had a shitty view and hat the shittiest bed linens ever.\n\nThe hotel smelled like shit, looked like shit and had rude concierges.\nAlso the bathrooms have no tubs, just standing showers.\n\nThe patrons at Excalibur are even creepier and smellier and drunker than in the nicer casinos.\n\n\nI got a room at the Mirage for a barely any more $ and it was 10000000x better.\n\nCheck my review for the Mirage, and DON\""""T STAY AT THE EXCALIBUR." 0
+"This is \""""It's A Small World\"""" on crack. Medeval themed, with a cheesy old wizard in the main tower of the castle overlooking the strip. This place ONLY gets credit for being one of the first \""""themed\"""" hotels in Vegas. This place is pretty old, worn and nasty. The casino, rooms, and restaurants are yuck. With this prime piece of strip property, your would think the Excalibur doesn't have much left in the tank." 0
+"One word- HORRIFIC! Where do I even begin??? Ok, here goes nothing....\n\nI stopped in Las Vegas for two days on my road trip across the country and excalibur had such a good rate I thought it was a no-brainer to book here. It's a pretty well-known name and I always thought it looked cool... until I checked in. The room is pretty spacious, room is BEYOND out-dated! I mean, my parents have furniture from the 80's that can put this furniture to shame! The carpet, covers and upholstery looks like it's from the medieval times themselves!! Despite all this, I was still just happy to be out of the car and in Vegas... until I turned down the blanket. God only knows what kind of fluids left those stains! I was absolutely horrified so I went downstairs and asked to change rooms or pay to upgrade to a better room. The guy behond the desk then rambled on this paragraph that I'm sure he has to say 100 times a night about how we can't change rooms tonight and when I asked if we could upgrade our second night in advance, he wouldn't let me do that either. I then asked him for fresh linens so I can atleast TRY to sleep on this disgusting bed and he looked at me like I was stupid and told me he \""""I can't just GIVE you sheets\"""". I fled the scene before I strangled the man, walked the mile to where I had to park my car, dug my pillow and throw blanket out of the bottom of my trunk and sucked it up. Needless to say, I will never be staying here again, nor will I be giving them any of my business!\n\nTotal list of disgusting features:\nPeeling wall paper, stained wall paper, stained blankets, hairs in my bed and on my pillow, loud ac/heater, broken bathroom appliances, nasty mildew-filled shower floor, broken chairs, NO internet like they said would be here, LOUD rooms, and theres only 1 lock so housekeeping can enter at all times, you can't chain it.\n\nAll in all, a pretty horrible experience." 0
+"So I went on Priceline which btw is another serious issue because when you buy package deals from them; they don't let you pick the time or day you want to come in. Anyways back to the crappy hotel that is the Excalibur. It wasn't just the fact it was cheap looking and smelled like your Grandmas house that has 20 cats and smoke a pack a day; it was the customer service, the lack of housekeeping and the overly priced rooms that are not worth your money. My sister and I stayed for four days and not once did our room get cleaned. My sister left a mark on the sheets to see if they would be switched the next day and sure enough they were never switched. On top of that the lights went out and they wanted to charge me $130 to extend my check out for 2 hours. The customer service is horrific, especially for a Vegas hotel. I get the hotel is old and everything but come on people, have some pride. My sister lost her phone and asked customer service and the lady was SO RUDE to her and just said \""""im sorry but I didn't see a phone\"""", without even looking. So my sister goes to the manager and complains about the rudeness and also about her phone Sure enough the phone was in lost and found!\n\nPeople even if your looking for a cheap reasonable hotel...don't even waste your money. Stay at the Luxor which is nicer and reasonable and actually give a shit about their guests!" 0
+I stayed here for free one weekend with some friends. Lets just say even if it was free, I would not stay here again. The place is just rundown I guess that's part of the whole medieval thing. The rooms are horrible, It feels like you are staying at a trailer park and there just isn't much there at the hotel either. Not a very good place to find a nice restaurant or for shopping. 0
+I didn't even stay here. I just walked through it and got the worst case of the creeps I have ever experienced. 3 words. Drunken. Old. Gamblers. Not pretty. Actually it is extremely depressing. Remind me to never walk through there again! Couldn't WAIT to get back to my hotel after this! (p.s. stay at the four seasons) 0
+Stayed here during my first time in Vegas. Got a pretty good deal online. The room we got was part of the newly renovated section of the hotel. It was in Tower 2 facing New York New York and had a gorgeous view of the strip. It was spacious including the bathroom (no tub) and there was easy access to the elevator and the side of the parking lot where we parked. Going in and out was no problem. I just didn't like the overall ambience. It was very dark and gloomy (my pet peeves) and you immediately smell carpet cleaning solution as soon as you walk in. Plus, there are people by the entrance selling time-shares and they are targeting couples. Don't be fooled! My boyfriend and I were very annoyed by them. We learned not to walk in holding hands. The whole medieval theme seems to be half-a**ed. Now that I am more familiar with Vegas, I think I will try another hotel next time... 0
+"The price will temp you, but if you fall for it just about everything else will disappoint you. The rooms are a small step up from a motel 6. I called the front desk to ask if they had any toothpaste because I had forgotten mine. Apparently not trying to win any customer service awards, the insipid \""""lady\"""" on the other end said, \""""No\"""", and hung up. Not even a, \""""No, sorry\"""", or a \""""No, but you can buy some at the shitty convenience store near the elevators\"""", just a \"""" No\"""". Do yourself a favor and spend a couple more bucks to stay at a nicer hotel, you won't regret passing up whatever \""""deals\"""" this dump happens to be offering.\n\nOh, and the wifi is about 500 times slower than dial-up. What a waste of $10." 0
+This hotel is kind of a mixed bag. The key attributes it has going for it are low room rates, decent rooms, and all of the desirable amenities included under a very low daily resort fee. The problem is that the staff are not very friendly or accommodating at this hotel, and there is not much cleaning up after the less than considerate guests who jump on those low room rates for a stay in Vegas. Sigh. \n\nI would say I was pretty happy with the quality of my bed. The room itself had no circulation though, and the air conditioner worked so efficiently that after five minutes of turning it on, it felt like a tundra. There was no way to sleep through the night without shivering or waking up with a dry throat. There was no balance at all. The resort fee included free high speed internet which had a fairly good download speed. It also includes a free daily paper, but don't expect them to deliver it to your door. You have to go downstairs and ask for it, show ID, and maybe even be given a dirty look to get it. The fitness center was beautiful with a wonderful range of current machines allowing me to do a full cardio/strength training workout. Unfortunately the staff at the fitness center were not just unfriendly but rather rude (accusing me of not wearing shoes when I was for example and then having to show them my Brooks running shoes on my feet). Also, the narrow hours that the fitness center was open (they close at 8pm) made it difficult to use. The resort fee also includes phone calls, but they don't advertise that either; you just figure it out for yourself after a few days. Security was pretty tight at the hotel in a way that it is not at the nearby Paris for example. This went beyond looking out for the welfare of the guests to the point of being annoying. \n\nIf only they showed the same zeal in keeping their common spaces tidy. There is nothing more disgusting than walking into an elevator to your room and seeing it littered with spent cups and napkins. Gross. My recommendation, stay elsewhere. At this price point, the Luxor is a much better deal. 0
+This hotel is not one I would recommend if you were coming with someone you wanted to impress; rather it is a hotel I would recommend if you were coming out with some buddies and just need crash space. The indoor layout of the casino is labyrinthine and confusing. There is a more-prominent-than-usual smoky smell. The parking is alright when you can find it. \n\nHowever this hotel is on the cool side of the strip-very close to NYNY, MGM, and the Gameworks/food court area. Location is very important when you are in a drunken haze and need to stumble back!\n\nThe rooms are once again, fine if you are just in vegas to party or relax, but not of the caliber you would want if you were taking a girl (or guy) here with romantic intentions. The beds are fine and well enough to fall on after an exhausting day of drinking and walking and cussing at slot machines. The bathrooms are really nice though, a strange contrast to the room itself. \n\nOverall I'd come here again for maybe a quick weekend trip with my bros to club or whatever. Special note: They have an arcade with an Orange Julius in the downstairs section, it's pretty cool. 0
+You get what you pay for. In this case, perhaps a bit less. Unless you're interested in deeply smoke-filled casino areas. I experienced much better ventilation in all the 10 or so casinos I stepped foot in during my 4 night stay. Also, the hotel room's toilet flushed extremely slow. Even Imperial Palace had power-assisted toilets. The food variety at the various restaurants in-house were dull, and the buffet was no better than a Hometown Buffet (not a compliment for those that like that place). Unfortunately, convenience played the key part in why I chose one of either McD's, Pizza Ht Xpress, Quiznoz, Krspy Kreme, or Round Table Buffet. 20 yrs old facility going on 50. At least my inspection of bed bugs came up clean. Oh, didn't mention the $15/night Resort Fee for I believe the pool/spa use, and the WIRED internet (no wireless available) both of which I didn't use. Who can really enjoy a pool that lacked trees or shade. Tropicana had a better environment for their pool area. I barely spent 5-6 per day in the room, but next time I'll still pay $50-100 more for a trip if it keeps me out of the Excal. 0
+Oh Excalibur, oh sweeet sweet Excalibur. How I love you so.\n\nI am enamored by your hallways; they make me feel homey and warm. I love your lay-down pool areas. Your exterior...simply stunning especially at night. Forget the naysayers, I love my mini-Disney for adults. The room was comfortable. But please, my love, I wish you had better shows to choose from. As much as I liked the Australian BeeGees, I could not righteously see myself watching horses and revues. A comedy show? A play perhaps? I also hope that you will one day bring a nightclub that I can enjoy! I love your spaciousness and your great selection of slots. Not to mention, your craps with better odds. What draws me closer to you is your food court, and I admire your buffet. Mcds, cold stone, krisy kreme, under one roof? A most brilliant concept! Yes, I certainly do not mind your arcade as I go in there to a get a fix now and then. I appreciate your outdoor and indoor connections to other hotels. But you are the chief, you are my buddy.\n\nThis is my love letter...just for you. 1
+"So I stayed here last weekend from Thursday to Sunday.\nIt was my first time in Vegas so I didn't really know what to expect.. but as the weekend went on and I walked inside some of the neighboring hotels, I suddenly realized this one was more on the low end side.\nThe casino looks clean and its spacious... and of course they have a girl dancing by the party pit, half naked.\nBut the hotel part wasn't as good.. \nthe employee sitting behind a stand where our rooms were by, was VERY rude. \nMy friend asked him if he knew where our room was. our paper said 8-10-48 and we didn't know what the heck that meant. \nHe right away snaps at my friend and says (after sighing) \""""It says it right here! 8th floor and room 1048.\"""" daaaang can you say rude?! He was talking to her like if she was stupid.. Obviously we didn't know what the numbers meant, otherwise we wouldn't have asked!\n\nSo we get to our room and its TINY! yea it had the 2 beds we asked for, BUT there was barely any walking space on either sides of the bed. The heater for the whole tower was on I guess because it was wayyy too hot! every night I had to sleep with the AC on :(\n\nOh and I almost forgot to mention.. We didn't get any room service till the last day we were there (saturday) when we arrived on Thursday! and it was only because we flagged down the lady cleaning and asked her to go to our room. \n\nNext time I will NOT be staying at this hotel." 0
+"Absolute worst hotel I have ever stayed at. They forced us to pay a 15 dollar \""""Resort Fee\"""" which they charge to everyone per day you stay there. They said that the fee is for internet use, pool access, and fax use. This would be reasonable if the POOLS WERE OPEN and their internet was only accessable through wired internet hookups. All 4 of their pools were closed and they were unsympathetic. When we got to our room, it stank of vinegar and we could hear the people next to us talking through the paper thin walls. \n\nWe were constantly harrassed by employees trying to get us to participate in a timeshare presentation. From what I hear, this is the new norm in ANY MGM owned hotel including LUXOR. \n\nThe rooms were bare bones, and I even paid for a deluxe room. It did not come with a microwave, fridge, or a view. Instead I had a view of a parking lot.\n\nWoke up to the sound of everyone slamming their doors shut as they left. \n\nWe will not be back. I will recommend to all family and friends that they stay in other hotels." 0
+"I've stayed here twice only because my friends were staying here & I got a great offer, but not very happy wth their rooms. The beds are very uncomfortable, hard & woke up wth a backache. Its a no frills hotel! Their breakfast & lunch buffet are just ok. Not worth it 4 the price, the pizza tasted like it came frm a box. The good thing about their buffet is u serve ur own drinks. They have a couple stations. The guy at check in (in the vip area!) had a look on his face that said \""""damn I don't want to be here.\"""" His service was the same. He wasn't rude but lacked enthusiasm & wasn't helpful at all. He wasn't pleasant & barely even spoke. After he checked me in & gave me my little booklet I noticed (cause I was reading the info on the desk) that I didn't get my free drink coupons. I asked him, don't I get free drink coupons wth this promo & he looked confused. I pointed out the little sign on the desk, he looked at it & said \""""oh yeah.\"""" What a moron! Ay ay ay. This place does not get any stars for their svc! Oh & the resort fee is a rip off. I didn't use anything that they charge for & they still charge u 4 this. If u want good customer svc, a nice big room, on the strip at a good rate, stay at bally's! Ballys has all of that & no resort fees!" 0
+"Apparently I arrived the weekend that the \""""computer system\"""" decided to \""""crash.\"""" When we walked into the hotel, there was a massive line just to check in. \nPeople were here for EDC mostly, some for the Pacquiao fight and for Garth Brooks. I heard of stories of people waiting almost 3 hours. I personally had to wait 2 hours to get to the desk. My horror story doesn't end with this. After I was given my key, I lugged my bags to my room only to find out that it was already occupied. I said, \""""WTF, ok the computer messed up!\"""" I lugged my bags back down stairs to the check-out counter to complain. The clerk apologized etc. and I got a new room. This second time; surprise! This room was occupied. I was so damned tired at this point that I didn't care if they gave me the crappiest room in the house. I asked to be given as soon as possible, fortunately by this point the supervisor intervened and she gave me a suite, some buffet vouchers. and some drink vouchers. I don't know if I'll come back to this place." 0
+"So I'm gonna break this down into segments because there are far too many things swirling around my head right now to regurgitate it out into any form of organized thought.\n\n1. The Hotel\n\nWhen I booked the room, I reserved a non-smoking king bed standard room.... upon arrival, I was told they were \""""sold out\"""" of king bed rooms. Only after my wife sarcastically stated something about a comp upgrade, and several moments hesitation and thought, did the front desk clerk \""""upgrade\"""" us to a non-smoking double queen bed room with a view. As we made out way up to the room I was thinking, \""""ok, we're staying in a castle themed hotel... I can only imagine what the rooms look like\"""" Boy was I wrong. The room as plain, nondescript, and boring. The only castle themed items in the room was a framed drawing of a shield hanging above the toilet. The beds were comfortable, but plain. The dresser and table had scratches, chips, and dings showing years of use. The only new...ish thing in the room was the TV, a wall-mounted flat panel 42\"""" TV. The view was good, but for me at least, it didn't make up for the other problems.\n\n2. The Casino\n\nNo problems here. My wife and I love playing roulette and Excalibur had both live dealer roulette and something called Organic Roulette where a machine spun the ball and players have their own touch-screen display to place their chips. Both were fun, but I enjoy live dealer play more (especially if the dealer has personality). One thing will say positively of the casino floor was that they had multiple roulette tables open. Three $5 minimums and 1 $10 minimum tables which I appreciate because it can take a while for a seat to open up if there is only one table. The slots are the same as everywhere, so I can't bash Excalibur or praise them.\n\n3. The Dining Experience:\n\nOh buddy.... where to begin. Let's see, momma always said start off with a compliment. There is really only one redeeming quality about Excalibur that would make me deliberately want to go back (only to eat, btw), Dick's Last Resort (reviewed on it's own Yelp page). The other dining experiences were disappointing to say the least. Excalibur has a little bit of everything: Dick's, a BBQ place, a food court, a steakhouse, a buffet, and room service dining. The problem... THEY ALL CLOSE! The room service is allow offered between the hours of 0600 and 1400 (6am and 2pm). The only... let me pause for dramatic effect... ONLY 24hr dining options are McDonald's, Starbucks, and Krispy Kreme. WTF?!?!?!?!?! We don't go on vacation and spend hundreds of dollars to eat the same shit I can get down the street of my house! Vegas casinos are 24hr operations... they purposefully build the place without windows and do not install clocks so that patrons will not know what time it is and keep gambling. That said, you would think that an operation the wants people gambling 24 hrs a day would want those same people fed and happy during that whole time, right? Wrong. I even called the front desk one night because I was hungry for real food and not a BigMac or a fucking doughnut. I spoke with Mary, the manager of guest services, and was told that because Excalibur caters to the family audience (people who bring their kids) they find that the majority of patrons are not active nor hungry during early morning hours. I was also told, more or less, that she didn't care about my concerns and that there was nothing they could do the make up for the problem.\n\n***Please see my other reviews for reviews of the individual restaurants we ate at***\n\n4. Overall Experience:\n\nI've been to Vegas twice, once to New York New York and then this time to Excalibur... I must say that I was severely disappointed. Between the lack of late night/early morning dining options, the lack of interior theme decorations (it really looked and felt like they blew all their money decorating the outside of the hotel and the entry way to look like a castle, but just went with a Best Western approach for the rooms), and the shocking number of strollers, infants, toddlers, and other variously aged children running around, I would not stay here again. I will, more than likely, return to Dick's Last Resort for a meal or two during my next visit, but I will sleep and gamble at another resort.... one that takes my patronage seriously and treats me like I am the target demographic (21+).\n\nOh... one more thing. There is a small army of hotel minions that will seek out, stalk, and harass ANYONE that walks near them trying to pitch them a deal. They start out with an innocent enough \""""bait\"""" question to strike up a conversation and it doesn't fucking matter what you say to them (yes or no) they will try to rope you in to signing up for a bogus deal. The deal is you leave a $99 deposit, if you book within 1 year" 0
+Don't get fooled by the low rates. Excessive charge on the internet, uncomfortable and torn beds. 0
+I didn't actually stay here, I'm just reviewing the ambience. Nothing special about this hotel.It's a medieval theme. Nothing really classy about this hotel. It's kind of old school. I remembered staying here when I was a kid. It still looked the same. My friend and I went to the arcade played a few games and left. When we left the hotel, there were two weirdos handing out necklaces and asking my friend and I to take pics with them.. It's Vegas, weird things happens 0
+The outside of the hotel looks a lot more promising than the inside. It was dingy & empty, like all the other hotels on this part of the Strip. The arcade smelled like mildew & made me want to gag. The theme is good for families with small children, but nothing to brag about. 0
+Stood in tower 1, needs to updated badly. Spent over $100 a night on the room, not worth it. The only good things about hotel is one, the location. It's right on the strip. The 2nd thing is the casino is never dead 0
+I stayed here during the last week of June. I think I stayed here 10 years ago and everything looks just the same. The nicest people at this hotel are, by far, the valet guys. It was SO hot out and they were friendly. Got back late one night to a full lot and the guy parked my car so I would not have to go back to creepy self-park all alone. So thanks valet dude. Check in didnt take long, dude was ok. It took forever to get our bags though. The casino reeks of smoke. Pee-youuuu.\n\nMy room was on floor 7, tower one. One good thing is that it does not take 30 min to get to your room, like at MGM. The room though...yuck. It's just old. I felt like i was time warped to the 70's. The beds.... Not good. One week later and my back and neck still hurt from the beds/pillows. Fixtures and lamps and stuff were dirty. Bathroom was small, it was clean enough. Towels were very thin and stained. Maids we saw in the hallway were super nice and gave us what we needed. \n\nExcalibur hotel has a good food court. You also get a nifty little coupon book. Would I stay here again? Only if I absolutely have to. My advice is spend the extra few bucks and get a nicer room at a newer hotel. \n\nEnjoy Vegas, baby! 0
+Horrible!! But I guess you get what you pay for. Every other casino on the strip was booked. Thought this one would be decent...wrong! The steakhouse was amazing. That's the only reason I gave it one star. We'll never stay here again. Rooms are totally outdated. Very dirty. Room was nonsmoking but totally smelled like stale smoke. Not even a clock radio. If you want a refrigerator, they'll bring you one, for 25 bucks a day. If you want internet,(included in the resort fee) they'll bring you some cord, I guss. No wifi. This place sucks! 0
+This hotel smells awful. It's a mixture of cigarette smoke and coconuts. It's overwhelming. It gets on your clothes and on your skin. I had a reservation for 4 nights, but I moved out after spending just 1 night. I had to wash all my clothes. 0
+Not. Going. To. Stay. Here. EVER! Again.\n\nThe kids enjoyed the ONE simple water slide at the hotel's pool, but other than this, I could never lodge here again ever. I don't know, call me high maintenance, but I like my hotels a little more upscale. That really just sounded totally snobby, but it no way did I mean to be, just using words to describe the hotels I would prefer to stay at. \n\nThis place is ideal for those who are on a budget and not caring to stay at an older, less modern hotel with minimal amenities. If you come to Vegas to party and the hotel room is merely a place to spend a few hours in to sleep, then this place will work for you. 0
+I would have rather stayed at the super 8 motel than this place ever again. I stayed here 3 years ago ANC the room itself was dirty and there was a unidentified red streak in the wall that looked like blood. It never rains in Vegas but the one time it did was when we were staying here and it was the most rainfall recorded in years... The room 2 doors down's ceiling collapsed and the whole floor smelled like mildew. Not one person checked up on us or anything and when we said something about the smell the didn't move us or anything. I will never stay here again and will tell everyone else not to either. 0
+Eh. For someone who was on their first visit to Vegas, I sure wasn't impressed. The outside and inside are completely tacky.\n\nI only stayed for 3 days and only played 1 round of roulette (the dealer was very nice when I realized at the last second I made the wrong bet and she let me change it) My group mainly stuck to ourselves playing slots into the wee hours.\n\nThe room itself was decent, nothing special. We paid next to nothing to stay here, which is pretty much what its worth. If I ever go to Vegas again, I'll be staying somewhere else\n\nP.S. Fireball is the best slot game ever 0
+Went here for one night with two families on 1/16. We were looking for a cheap, family friendly place to crash on a Thursday night. This definitely fit the bill. The rate was by far the cheapest and there was a reason why. This review will not be comparing this resort to the other luxurious high-end resorts (Palazzo, Cosmo, Wynn, etc.) but will be merely describing our stay. \nHotel/Checkin: Iconic castle hotel really got our kids attention. Great location next to MGM, NYNY, and Luxor. Unfortunately, only one of the trams was working. Valet wasn't the greatest. They only had a few guys working so it took some time. The first thing I noticed about the hotel was that there were tons of people pushing show tickets. I never stopped to find out what the catch was...but there had to be one. The line for check in was pretty long (at 3pm) so I decided to try the VIP checkin. I was a M life member but with no status...however, the guy checked me in right away. The hotel inside looks tattered and out dated. The smell of smoke was everywhere. The bellman took quite a while to bring up our bags.\nRoom: One big plus was that they offered connecting rooms each with 2 beds. YOu don't see that very often. The rooms were in the old tower (I) but was located on the 3rd floor (very short ride to lobby). There was no central AC. No bath tub just shower. Beds were decent. But like the previous posts mentioned, felt like a motel 6 set up. No wifi in the room. \nService: Was decent. I called to request the connecting rooms and they were confirmed without a problem. Checkin at VIP area was nice. Some negatives...You can call ahead to request your car from valet. Fee for crib and rollaway. \nAmenities: Nice arcade and game area for the kids. Prices were fair (most games $0.50). Buffet was pretty bad...see my review for it. Did not utilize fitness or spa.\nValue: You definitely get what you pay for. Pluses...cheap prices on rooms. They have a big coupon book they give you on checkin. Big thing was $20 credit for food/drinks at the lobby bar (they give you 2 drinks of your choice). Resort fee is ridiculous ($18), you get nothing for it. NO wifi. Just wired internet. \n\nwe knew what we were getting when we booked here. So I can't really complain. Probably would not return. 0
+You get what you pay for. Cheap rates, but the service and maintenance of the hotel isn't that great. The walls in Tower I are pretty thin as well. Not sure how Tower II is. Probably not staying here again in the future. 0
+"The only reason I am not annoyed at the inability to give ZERO stars is because we did enjoy the soaking tub and the Fun Dungeon. Also we saw a show at NYNY and went over there for shopping and the roller coaster which was convenient.\n\nFirst of all the time share people are unacceptably aggravating! Accosting you at every turn.\n\nI normally stay elsewhere. Its difficult to find rooms with soaking tubs just by going to websites, you have to call from one place to another to find them half the time and even then they are not plentiful (or the rooms are well over a grand for 3 nights). The hotel we normally stay at DOES have them but they were sold out for the weekend (I did book 5 weeks in advance) of that type of room and we wanted that treat, otherwise we probably would have stuck with what we knew.\n\nWe've gone to the Excalibur before on multiple occasions because we like Dick's Last Resort and we've also gone to the Tournament of Kings. So for about 600 dollars we spent 3 nights \n\nThankfully we didn't spend a whole heck of a lot of time in our room.\n\nOnly one of my issues is something completely out of the control of the hotel and that would be the noise. We've never stayed in a room facing the strip before and we were on the corner in tower 2 so there was traffic, loud motorcycles, sirens from ambulances and police, as well as screaming from the roller coaster (this stopped around midnight though, thankfully)\n\n(Enjoying the roller coaster and listening to it whenever your in your room for any period of time can become annoying)\n\nOur room was the FARTHEST room from the elevator, so ALL the way across the casino, then all the way back to the VERY end of the hall in tower 2. This may be because the room had a \""""soaking tub\""""\n\nOur room was.... a shambles. Here is the description of what our room professes to be (snippets from the actual description on their site)\n\n\"""" Contemporary Superior Room, reign in this beautiful room . Soaking tub and luxurious bathroom featuring granite counter tops. High-speed Internet access.\n\nContemporary means updated (doesn't it?) This room had a thin blanket that was not really big enough for a king bed with 2 sleeping in it and a thin duvet (more like a sheet covering it) I shouldn't have to crank up the heat because I was given a beggars blanket. but the cover over the thin blanket seemed to be the newest thing in the room. \n\nThe wallpaper was peeling (badly in some places), the tiles in the bathroom were so chipped it looked like someone spilled dirt all over and then didn't bother to sweep it up, the wallpaper had obvious patches in it and then was painted over (if this room was updated WHY wasn't the wallpaper torn down and the room painted, its SO easy and makes a huge difference), the door stop behind the bathroom door was falling out, the chairs by the table were threadbare, the table itself was gouged and deeply scratched (which was made worse by the fact that it was painted black so every scuff made it look cheap and neglected, and there was also a broken cover plate to the plug receptacle.\n\nI was so disgusted I took pictures of all of the things that were tangible. \n\nOther issues I had?\n\nThe Internet being included in your resort fee being only via Ethernet is VERY outdated and misleading, I brought an iPad I couldnt use that Internet. Also the cord didn't even reach the bed, you'd have had to drag a threadbare chair over and sat right next to the dresser where the Ethernet cord was tethered. There was wireless, but it was in the lobby. Who uses Ethernet in a hotel?\n\nThe tiling was crooked in the bathroom, this isn't something easily fixed, just another testament to how shoddy the entire place was.\n\nThe window shade by the tub was broken completely so you couldn't look out that window while in the bath, (this is a simple and cheap fix, just like the cover plate would have been)\n\nThe clover tub was OK, but there was a little plastic sign sitting near the tub (not stuck or screwed in or anything) giving instructions on how to use the jacuzzi and what all the knobs meant, but it was a clover TUB not a jacuzzi, there was ONLY hot/cold, not a complaint, but still misleading.\n\nIn the halls there was graffiti on lighting fixtures (I only took a picture of one but we saw several) and huge dark scuffs on the wall paper in the halls.\n\nAnother thing that really bothered me was I've never been bugged by security before in a casino (EVER) and neither has my guy, but there was someone being loud and belligerent with a security guard as we were heading out somewhere and I don't know what it was about but he was drunk and it was unsettling.\n\nI will NEVER stay here again. We will come back for Dick's Last Resort, because that place is awesome but for the price I paid just for an over-sized tub in our room, it was absolutely not worth it.\n\nThe Valets and Bellmen were very nice." 0
+Spend the extra money to stay in a hotel rather then a place that smells horrible from the second you walk in the door. There is no good amenities, rom service is only open breakfast and lunch, to be honest I really have nothing good to say about the place, this is my first time staying here, but I come to Vegas at least once a month for the last 5 years and haven't had a worse experience. PS, there is no wifi 0
+I wish I could put 5 stars .. Because the begining of my vacation was great ... We checked in late Saturday ... We chose Excaibur because my boyfriend loved staying there .. I couldn't argue the price was great .. So upon checking in we get a upgrade from a room with a view to a room with a hot tub .. I was beyond excited .. We were suppose to check out Monday morning . But we were having such a good time we decided to stay an extra night .... I was even planning to return in sept for my birthday .. But then it went down hill \n\nSome how the door managed to lock itself with the dead lock while we were out .. Took us 30 min to get someone to open it .. I tried not to think about it ... Any ways your probably wondering why I'm so upset .. So on the morning of checking out I was packing my make up and one rolled underneath the chair .. I kneel down and what do I find ?? The hugest fatest cock roach I've ever seen .. I almost though it could have been a beetle by the size of it ... I was so disgusted ... This thing was here with us the last 3 nights .. My great memorable vacation was ruined ... All I could think of how dirty this room really was .. There's no way they could have missed this bug if it was cleaned properly ... I felt gross knowing I stayed in that bed , used that hot tub .. I was furious\n\n\nI went and notified management discreetly because i didn't want to call them out in front of other guests .. They apologized and offered to reimburse for one night that I stayed.... I didn't think that was enough But I bit my tounge .. Now I'm driving home thinking about and although I do appreciate Excalibur for the reimbursement of one night .. I stayed for three days and still technically paid to sleep with a big dead bug ... I don't think I could come back and stay at this hotel 0
+Oh Excalibur...your castle exterior is quite quirky but we didn't exactly get the royal treatment inside. \n\nCame here with a few girlfriends for a long weekend of bachelorette/birthday festivities. Since our bridal friend & family was already staying at this hotel, the rest of my girlfriends booked a room here as well (we split one room w/ 2 queen beds b/w us 4 girls). We ended up in Tower 1.\n\nThe perks: \n+ Large beds\n+ Plenty of towels & bedding upon request\n+ Decent pricing\n+ Strong AC\n\nThings to note:\n- No free wifi! Only an ethernet hookup (booooo)\n- Thin walls\n- No food amenities/vouchers with booking\n- Rather far from other destinations on The Strip\n- Not enough wall outlets\n- QUESTIONABLE CLEANING...found some sticky pieces of caramel popcorn between my sheets...gross!\n\nBottom line -- if you're on a budget, Excalibur can be an acceptable deal. But you must remember to factor in cab fares & driving through traffic if you want to check out other places on The Strip. There are limited amenities here, but this hotel may work out if you just need an affordable place to crash during your time in Vegas. 0
+Not a fan. I knew going in that it wasn't going to be luxury from the price but it really was not enjoyable to stay there. The room was standard, but the bed was super uncomfortable with no comforter, just a sheet that felt like a curtain and we had a view of the roof. The room reminded me of my Grandma's house. I tried the $20 trick and it did not work! Ha I put $20 in between my credit card and ID and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available. The man said well you can upgrade your room for a fee and then handed my $20 back and said I could give him that as a tip afterwards. So I said no thanks. Also, there is someone trying to sell you something every 30 feet! It became unbearable to simply walk in and out of the hotel! And our $20 drink and food credit was only available to use at the bar or the incredibly overpriced steakhouse. There's also no wifi anywhere! What kind of a Vegas hotel doesn't have wifi in 2014! Overall, just a bad experience. 0
+Was at the Excalibur for Memorial day weekend (5 days total). Check in easy enough, however we were told we were getting a free upgrade! Lol carpet stained, smelled bad, beds were hard as rocks! Could have sworn it was a box spring. Sheets and pillows were filthy stained as well as the towels. View was of the roof. Staff still enters room with privacy tag up to change linens with more stained linens. And no wi-fi had to hit up starbucks to get a signal. Who doesn't have wi-fi? Everywhere else had wi-fi.\n\n Leavin tower every day we were harassed by people trying to sell time shares and dicount show tickets that were crap. (They say free but they are not.) Big scam. Every day it was same people and same pitch. Unrelenting\n\n We did breakfast buffet, unimpressive. And way overpriced. Had upset stomach the entire day after eating that food. It was all bland. Would have been better off eating mcdonalds every day. \n \n Gambling in Excalibur cocktail waitresses we're non existent, but when you got one they were abrasive and by comparison of the other casinos very old and unattractive and rude to match. \n\n The large pool was closed all but one day! But they kept the adult pool that you have to pay $10+ to get into open with 3 patrons (4 lifeguards). I would say bad idea. Drinks were super expensive bring at least $40 cash with you to drink at the pool. \n\n I will probably never stay at the Excalibur again it is out dated and under staffed to keep up on the hotel and casino. This will contribute to further deterioration of the casino. (Resort fee?) Ha what resort? Small uprade to motel 6 but with a casino inside. 0
+Worst hotel to stay in period..... It's not safe. They've had 3 different shootings at this casino in the past 2 years and last week they had a fire and has to evacuate and not let guests inside the casino. 0
+As a young adult, this was not the place to be in late july. Had a youth Basketball tournament going on which swamped the place. Little kids everywhere anyway. \n\nThe GOOD was that tables were $5 and I saved $100 on my car insurance. \n\nI was also on the 17th floor, at the end of the hallway. And I get hit on by alot of prostitutes this trip for some reason. who knows. 0
+"This hotel is very kid friendly with the \""""fun dungeon\"""" and jousting show\nThe arcade games are a bit pricy and the show is expensive. The room are ok they are very small and the beds aren't that comfortable this hotel is definitely just a place to sleep not to hang out it" 0
+This Hotel - along with the rest of Las Vegas - has gone too extreme with the Security... One Bicycle Security Guard ( Joseph ) followed me around the parking lot. So, because of my experience with Joe the security guard - I took my gambling money elsewhere...and - Just like other reviewers have written - on another day - I was asked for my ID... Hey, Las Vegas! I am on Vacation! ...Not visiting a third world socialist country!!! This is still America right??? I go to a Casino to have a fun experience - not to be treated like this. 0
+No WiFi on top floors u needed a laptop to whook up to internet via eather net cable who the he'll uses laptops anymore lol...toilet took 2 hours 2 fill up before used again....very out dated and dingy feeling hotel... Won't recommend 0
+Want to go to a free show? Honestly, I was asked that at least 50 times in two days. It was so bad that I had to find a different casino to gamble. The rooms are alright, but I wasn't planning on being in the room that long anyway. Food was good at the steak restaurant . \nCharges for room is misleading. Huge resort fee above the advertised price.\nNext time to Vegas I plan on taking myself and my gambling to another hotel. They made an extra $40 on bogus fees, but lost out on the $1000 I lost at a nearby hotel.\nWon't be going back to what use to be my favorite hotel in Vegas.\n\nPs. Do not do a late check out. Something like $20, so u think. Then u get ur bill and see resort fees tagged on. My previous day room charge was cheaper than My late check out.\nSad things are so corrupt! 0
+"This place is a disgrace. You can see that this is a horrible place as soon as you enter the hotel. All the employees there are trained to generate revenue I guess. \n\nOn my first day I asked one Nigerian employee about the Buffet and he showd my how to get to the Buffet place. I went there only to find out that the Buffet was closed for renovations. This dude was only interested in selling the show tickets and he did not care how he treated the \""""Guests\"""".\n\nThe room had no coffee machine and no wifi. The bed was good though.\n\nPlease stay away from this place!!" 0
+"11/28/14 my husband and I decided to stay here to bring our daughter for the first time! However, we thought the experience would have been a great one, well, it was ok... When we checked in, we had great customer service from the reception check in area. After that, not so much! The next morning, we had called for house cleaning service as we headed out for the day, we came back after 2 hours later, and the room was still not cleaned, ok, we had to get ready for Dinner, after dinner and a night out, 6 hours later, we come back and still, room was not cleaned!!! My husband called them and their response was they were busy! Cleaning service came at 1am and cleaned up. Other than that, all was great, and not to mention getting approached 100 times \""""how long are you staying here, let me show you\""""!?!?! Uugh hahaha, I had to lie and say each day it was my last day or I was a local so these people would leave me alone! The BEST PART WAS THE STEAK HOUSE OF CAMELOT!! And just the lil food area makes a perfect area for a quick late night snack! Over all it ok, but I think we'll stay somewhere else next time:) !" 0
+For a convention center, I've had better, much better. The food offered inside the halls is pretty bad - the french fries were worse than the frozen ones I had in school lunches growing up. Seriously, that bad. There is one lone Starbucks outside the halls which is where I ate lunch after the first day since the food is really, really that bad. In fact, I've had much better food options at various convention centers - Phoenix, Orlando and San Diego all come to mind immediately. I guess cuz it's Vegas, they know they'll still draw the big conventions, but bleh is what comes to mind when I think of the Vegas convention center. 0
+Bring your own water and food if your exhibiting or walking a show. It's overpriced and the lines are ungodly long. 0
+Although this is one of a chain of similar restaurant/breweries, it's none the worse for that. The beer is fine if a little bland, and the food is great. We also visited on a Sunday afternoon which was jazz time, and felt a little like fresh meat for the older ladies there 1
+Steak Fritas are awesome. Service was a bit slow but that was due to the waitress getting double sat. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was open and comfortable. 1
+I have been to this GBBC location many times in the last couple years. Its a very good place to go if you are living at the Residence Inn across the street as I did for a while. The beers they brew there are all pretty good, although some of them are pretty strong and they sneak up on you. I have found myself stumbling back across the street more than once because of them. \n\nI especially like going to the Gordon Biersch on Sunday afternoons. They usually have a band and the place is always filled with these cool locals who must come here after church. The odd thing is, they are always dressed a little like pimps or something. I've never seen anything like it before. But it is cool as hell because everyone there always seems to be having a good time. But I always feel a little under-dressed. Where would one buy a purple velvet suit anyway?\n\nI've had almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed.\n\nThe service has always been great. I have been to other GBBC locations and this one sets the standard. 1
+I always get the chicken caesar salad and a good plate of garlic fries. It is fantastic. The garlic fries is really amazing! Ample parking with a good view of the Residence Inn by Marriott. That hotel is magnificent at night. GB also has two (or more) event spaces available for booking group gatherings. 1
+We have been Stein Club members for years and have had really positive experiences in the past with Gordon Biersch. We have attended Stein Club and Passport parties as well as classes with Brewmaster Lovelady. We loved all that. Unfortunately, all good things apparently must come to an end. We have noticed a decline in the quality of service, food and beer over the past year or so. We have visited less and less because of it. Tonight may be the last night we ever go there. The food was terrible. We had appetizers which were featured. The fried onion stack tasted worse than fried onions in a can .. like they were triple dropped in the fryer. There was no onion in there at all as far as I could tell... the filet mignon sliders were supposed to be 2 ounces... well if they were a half an ounce that is generous. They were tasteless and smelled like old beef. The brats were tasteless. The pretzel roll was probably the best thing we ate... and that's not saying much. Even the mustard was tasteless and old tasting. We have always loved the beer but this evening, even the beer was bad. The Maibock was flat and tasted turned. The Pilsner was underwhelming and also flat... far beneath our prior experience. Happy Hour prices for beer went up and no one informed us of that. We complained to the manager who pretended to care and do something or another on the register but when it came time to pay the bill... which took forever to get.... nothing had been done to compensate us for the terrible service, terrible beer and terrible food. It was abysmal in every possible way. We have always been good customers and good tippers. They have lost good customers tonight. If this was the first time, we might have ignored one bad experience but, this has been a long time coming over the past year or so. Sorry. No more. Or No Mas. 0
+"So, last Friday my honey and I attended a ballet at The Smith Center. By the time we picked up the car from the valet it was past 9:30PM and we were STARVING! All dressed up in our theater finery, we didn't much feel like fast food and the thought came to mind that we had never tried Gordon Biersch on Paradise and it always looked inviting from the outside so we thought, why not?\n\nSo glad we took a chance. We got there about quarter to ten and were quickly seated. Admittedly, they were not busy at that hour but still, it was nice being attended to so politely and with such courtesy. Our server came over moments after we were seated and introduced himself to us. Being that it was our first time there, he went over the menu with us and based on our feedback, made some recommendations for beverage and food. I ordered one of their craft beers and my sweetie had a glass of wine. Both were very nice. For dinner, I ordered the Jambalaya and wifey the Chicken Pasta. OMG! Both were so good! Her Chicken Pasta was full of flavor and my Jambalaya had just the right amount of \""""bad\"""" in it to be wonderful. Oh, and the desserts? You know how so many places bring you way too much after a full meal? Well here, they offer Mini Dessert Tasters, giving you just a few bites to finish off your meal, leaving a sweet taste in your mouth. \n\nSatisfied does not even begin to express how great an experience this was for us. We will definately put this on our list of prefered places to dine. I have over 100 girls coming to town early next year and may very well arrange to have this as one of our dining options during the week they are here! Well done, Mr. Biersch!" 1
+This pizza hit the spot! Tastier (and cheaper) than most of the recommended casual pizza joints on the strip. A little on the greasy side, but nothing a napkin couldn't fix. Can't beat this value. 1
+Maybe I went on the wrong weekend or something, but this place was a ghost town. No one was there! Paul and Chris at the front desk were super friendly, I LOVED them! The rooms were not bad either. It seems to stop there though. The webpage was misleading. It was off of the strip in a sketchy looking area (in comparison to most vegas hotels) The pool was noisy due to the waterfall and being near the freeway which was somewhat distracting. I'm not writing this place off completely, but there's a good chance I won't go back or if I do I'll have to try it during the summer season. 0
+I really love our Las Vegas MT over the one in Hollywood! This place is amazing! Jam packed with stars it just kept going and going and going. The haunted house was freaky, I think I will pass that up next time. I almost pissed my pantaloons, I was actually scared when this dude/monster came at me from behind banging the walls so hard and loud with this medieval looking plank with a ball chain and spikes, ugh. He got so close I thought he was really going to kill me!!!!! Ok they got me scared! lol\n\nWhen I went they had recently added Tiger Woods, they have him kneeling as if he is trying to eye up his next golf shot. A bunch of teen boys had way too much fun snapping pics standing in front of his face, eh hem. lol Funny stuff. \n\nDon't forget your camera, tons of photo ops!\n\nI attached a few pictures, they even have snoop dog and billy idol! Yay I want more more more...more more more. lol 1
+So we got to come here for their VIP night last week and being I had never been here before it was a nice surprise. We weren't sure what to expect but you started out in the club room with johnny depp and george clooney, a good start! They served appetizers and drinks, had a DJ and plenty of places to sit. There was a picture opportunity as well but as with one or two others I wasn't sure with who the figure was supposed to be. (hence the 4 instead of 5 stars). As you continue room to room there is a different theme, different appetizers were served based on the theme and drinks to match. there were about 4 different places to get a professional photo op and we had fun posing as some had props. Each guest got a picture to take home as well which is a nice momento. We each also got a Madame Tussauds small bottle of sparkling wine to take with us. \nThere were plenty of fun moments throughout the night but the 4D superhero movie was probably our favorite part. Its only 10 minutes but it was quite fun and entertaining. Thanks to yelp for this opportunity and a night filled with memories that continue to make us laugh. 1
+Meh. I've experienced better.\n\nPaid full price to take myself and the two kids, which on reflection would have been better spent staying at the pinball museum.\n\nIt was nice to be allowed to touch the figures which made getting photo's better but the the lighting is so bad it's almost impossible to get a good pic. I noticed quite a number of the figurines were missing, maybe the ok to touch policy has a draw back ?\n\nIn summary the two kids ages 8 and 10 loved it, they even liked the 4d marvel movie which I was just sadly disappointed in the animation. I thought it was overpriced and a waste of time. 0
+Although I have never been here before, I must say I have been missing out. \nCame here on a Friday night thinking I was only going to eat Fresh Lumpia but instead ate a feast.\nOrdered the garlic rice, eggplant salad, bangus (fish), and ukoy (fried mixed vegetables with shrimp). \nThe ukoy was delicious- who would've thought vegetables fritters would taste so good and sweet. \nThe bangus was crispy and moist. The eggplant salad had a bland taste to it but overall great with the sauce and the diced mangos. \nThe service was fast and friendly as well. \nIf you're around the area stop by and have something different :) 1
+You walk in and although there are many employees, the customer service was terrible. Waited 5 min for water and asked for lemon.. Got it 5 min later from another waiter. Ordered pinapaitaan and it was inedible due to the salt. Sent it back and came back less salty. Assuming water was added because it was not that hot. No meat and disappointing. Only coming here for the bakery in the future. Much better filipino food elsewhere and not overpriced as this place. 0
+"After finding out that this was the \""""it spot\"""" for mobsters from Chicago back in the day and reading the reviews, my husband and I were dying for some good Italian food. Growing up in CT (between Boston and NYC), we have had the privilege of eating great Italian food. \n Our waiter, Marc, was excellent. The bread was tasty. Salads were bland and tasteless. A lot of reviews talked about spinach raviolis in cream sauce. It was the highlight of our meal (as was the creamed corn). The veal shank (Osso bucco) was fork tender but bland. My husband ordered a chicken and eggplant dish which was equally forgettable and had it returned. \n Honestly, there has to be better Italian food or Vegas is in trouble. Save your money on this one." 0
+Fabulous Italian food, and wonderful Old Vegas ambience. All had chicken dishes and no one was disappointed.. Impeccable service - the bread was to die for. We were staying nearby and decided to go here because my husband's daughter, who lives in LV, had heard it was good. It was amazing....and packed by 7 pm on a weeknight. We had made a reservation. 1
+My favorite place in Vegas in terms of getting away from tourist and \u00fcber-marketing. This place is a classic, and the food is excellent. If they have the King Salmon - get it. Cream corn was very good too. Only reason they don't get 5 stars: their Gulf Shrimp appetizer was just average. Sauces all ran together and only 1/2 the shell removed which was odd. Definitely stop by when you are in Vegas. 1
+"Repeat performances at restaurants to me are just as important as first impressions. After coming to a difficult conclusion on where to go Friday evening Super Bowl weekend in Vegas, we decided to revisit old school \""""Pieros\"""" which is previously reviewed here. After enjoying the 3 piece jazz combo and singer in the front bar this absolutely packed to the gills with local's restaurant sat the 5 of us for dinner. We were handled by Patrick who took our drink orders and Manolo who handled our food orders. It appeared since we had some drinks at the bar and only a couple of us were drinking wine by the glass that they lost interest in us as not the big ticket table they wanted tonight. Strike 1!\n\nAfter the specials were presented 5 entrees were selected. All come with their house salad and potatoes & Vegetables. 2 Veal Parmigana's, 2 Veal de chef & 1 veal Saltamboca rounded out the list with 2 1/2 orders of pasta and a soup. Let's start with the salad which was ok but nothing special to say the least. We move to the $14.00 bowl of soup which was again nothing special and here the waiter never brings the missing salad for the 1 person who had an appetizer even though it was requested. \n\nOn we go to the entrees the Veal Parm's were pretty good but sides of potatoes & Vegetables with Veal Parm UGH. The Veal De Chef which was covered with a couple of roasted peppers and cheese was virtually tasteless as was the Saltamboca which was burnt prosciutto on top of thin veal saut\u00e9ed which was neither tender or very good. The Sides were ice cold a mashed potatoes & grilled carrot & greens. Both sides of pasta were POOR simple as that. Let us also state that 45 minutes past from salad to Entr\u00e9e which was completely ridiculous. PASS on deserts or coffee.\n\nNot quite sure what transpired in the 8 months since I've been here only to say that this traveler can find much better dining options in this great city than this place. This one gets the Yellow X - Knock it down start over, it has outlived its usefulness." 0
+Classic, one of the best overall Vegas dining experiences.\n\nThis was always my spot to take people when in town, it has everything-slick ambiance, excellent over the top service and incredible dishes. It's pricey but worth every penny. \n\nNot going as much as usual now that Vegas has been incorporating all of the chefs and mega restaurants from around the country into their mega casinos, but this is the local original. \n\nYou have to get the Osso Bucco, no one else is even close. 1
+This place is phenomenal! Real, authentic Italian cuisine. The garbage salad is one of their signature dishes. It's an amazing Cesar salad, with hearts of palm, shrimp, avocado, and tomato. It was so delicious! I also had their veal parmesan which was rich and super tasty! This place is an institution in Las Vegas. I highly recommend it! 1
+love this place!! like all its one of those places you come out of feelin finnneeee!!! start off the night with a lil landy and youll be set : ) 1
+A great place to kickstart your night. Head up to the bar, order a 190 octane (extra shot of everclear on top, of course) and for $10, you're good to ride. \n\nIt's a ritual in Vegas for me, I'd suggest you start doing it, too. Watch out for the bran freeze. 1
+Fat Tuesday's was recommended to me by a dear friend of mine who simply said that one of these drinks will f u up. Now I can't spend an evening out on the strip without one of these delicious highly boozed icy drinks. An extra shot, yes please!! $14 for a yard long and $9 for a refill, sounds like a good drinking night to me. Thankfully, Fat Tuesday are all over the strip in different casinos, so by the time you finish the first yard long, you have already stumbled your drunk ass into another Fat Tuesday. You could probably set yourself on fire if you blow into a lighter after drinking one. ENJOY :) 1
+I love fat tuesday! Get the monster yard ... you just can't go wrong! 1
+This was one of the first things I saw when I was walking into MGM Grand from the parking lot! The fatty in me wanted to try every single flavor, but since they were nice enough to let us taste them first, we went with the Bellini Slushy! OMG that thing is so good yet so painful! It's so good you want to guzzle it down but of course you're in massive pain with a brain freeze! \n\nI love this!!! 1
+I am afraid to tell anyone else about this place as then it will be too busy and the prices will be raised - but I also want them to stay in business as i just bought a house in vegas. East Coast - the real deal. try it once - you'll be back. Do not go for the ambiance - in fact - get take out. It's just the best. 1
+Just come here to get a great bagel. This isn't your crappy bagel like einstein bagels. These are homemade. Cash Only. 1
+Great lunch place ...I had the cup of Matzo Ball soup it was delicious..very hot with lots of celery and carrots....my friend and I shared the corned beef sandwich which also was very good...prices are reasonable. If you come at 1 o clock you beat the lunch crowd. 1
+Harrie's Bagelmania is a great little breakfast place, in an area of town you would want to generally stay away from, except Harrie's is in a shopping plaza. It's a Jewish inspired menu, and the bagels are easily the best I have had in Vegas. Also, on Tuesdays, they sell a dozen bagels for dirt cheap...I think maybe $5?\n\nThis morning I had the breakfast special of 3 huge eggs, fried perfectly, a slab of ham, a mound of hash browns, and a sesame bagel. We also got a potato pancake - I'm not a connoisseur of potato pancakes, but Harrie's are awesome.\n\nService is pretty good, but they always make sure your coffee or iced tea are filled. \n\nPlan ahead, because Harrie's is cash only. 1
+Maybe I was just in a bad mood and am being a bit harsh because my iPhone had *just* been stolen right before we headed here but I just was not thrilled with Firefly in the least.\n\nThe sangria was okay but not great. The food was so greasy it was gross. The mini little burgers were the best thing and they weren't even all that. I felt like I needed to do a cleanse after I left..and a facial! \n\nToo much grease...ugh I so won't be returning :( 0
+it was my second time around and i'm so happy my memory didn't fail my tastebuds. for all you san franciscans, it's a cha cha cha's-like restaurant kicked up some notches. more selection, fantastic sangria and great portions for a excellent price. 1
+"\""""Firefly\"""" is somewhat of a misplaced moniker choice since it invokes memories of the excellent, if short lived Joss Whedon sci-fi series.\n\nOverall, a very simply, and elegantly designed restaurant. In a city where excess and flash are norms, Firefly provides a refreshing milieu. I got the feeling that it caters less to tourists, but rather to the local white collar work force.\n\nOur lunch menu was a assembled tapas selection. There were enough choices to cobble together an expansive meal, yet not too large as to be overwhelming. \n\nThe obligatory free appetizer consisted of toasted baguette slices with green garlic olives and sweet jalapeno butter. These was also a good and extensive selection of Tazo teas.\n\nSome examples of sampled food: (the good)\nMushrooms stuffed with chorizo:\nGarlicy shrimp (came with plenty of sauce)\nPotato bravas (less spicy than usual, and much tastier)\nTuna Tartar (not technically a traditional Tapa, but a good variation on the neo classic dish)\n\nThe mediocre:\nArtichoke hearts on toast (tasted too canned)\nGazpacho (lacked definition)" 1
+"Now that I've been here 3 times, I feel like a review is in order! Service has been hit or miss, but I'll let it slide until there are serious issues. Atmosphere is fun for groups or a date (although I'd warn it's a little loud - not the best place for conversation).\n\nDrinks: Freaking awesome. I've enjoyed most of the mojitos I've tried (particularly like the pineapple coconut \""""paradise\"""" flavored one), and I also really enjoy the sangria. I'm disappointed their HH ends at 6 PM, however. \n\nFood: I love the mix of spanish and new american tapas they have. The duck rolls, sliders, and mac and cheese are all favorites of mine although I realize they aren't spanish at all! I do think they do a better job of \""""plating\"""" the tapas here than Babreeba - for instance the beer battered shrimp come with a huge plate of assorted fried veggies. \n\nOverall a fun off the strip place to go. We went there with a group of 12 last night and got buzzed and full for $40 each with tax and tip. Not bad for Vegas." 1
+This place was awesome! We went here on our first day in Vegas, and it did not disapoint. We had four people, so we were able to get a ton of different dishes, and none of them were bad, though some were just ok. Most, however, are great. Make sure you ask your waiter what is good...ours did not lead us wrong. Best dishes were the filet mignon sliders, merguez, and the stuffed dates. 1
+The food here was good and unique! I would recommend slightly dressing up... like with slacks and a nicer shirt/top. I went in a t-shirt, capris, and flip-flops and felt under-dressed. 1
+Tried this place out since high ratings on Yelp and it was on Food Network as one of the top places for great food at great prices. \n\nAs most have mentioned the stuffed Dates were amazing (I was a little hesitant to try - but certainly was worth it). We also had the Artichoke Toast, Ham & Cheese Croquetas, Camarones Ajillo & Terra y Mare Skewers. Our favorite was the Terra y Mare Skewers. I am not a shrimp fan but the Camarones Ajillo was our 2nd favorite with a great sauce.\n\nService was great and very helpful to assist us on first time visiting. We did make reservation ahead of time just in case and it was a great experience overall to dine at this place.\n\nIf you are in the area this is a great place to eat and you have to try a little bit of everything. Overal for the 5 plates, 2 drinks & 2 desserts our meal was $50. I believe this is a great price for the quality of the food with the great service. 1
+Off the strip little lounge atmosphere is a big relief from chain and corporate hell in Las Vegas. It has a local feel that was a treasure in sin city. \nHave cocktails, have snacks, come on a night where they have a DJ, and feel a little more human off the strip. 1
+Another review update for Firefly and another perfect 10, or 5 in our yelp world. I know that most of my hardcore friends here on yelp have some mixed reviews which is totally understandable. However, I through different situations at these guys/gals and they always seem to pull through. 17.... Yes, 17 people at 8:00 for a birthday dinner! Guess what, we arrived at 7:55 and were seated at 8. \n\nThe service was some of the best I've ever seen. I've been to this location numerous times and they were packed and just flying around the restaurant taking care of their patrons. The food was all fantastic and the drinks matched perfectly. For the money, its one of my favorite places to go and to take others along with me. I cannot wait for a yelp event to take place at one of their locations. 1
+how come this place still open. I will think because the people that come here have never try REAL TAPAS so they don't know the real flavor.This place is really bad. The restaurant sell tapas well let me tell you this place is not tapas plus the chef here need to go to Spain to learn how to cook some real tapas. The paella was really bad no flavor, the sangria no good. No stars from me 0
+This place is wonderful!! GREAT food, wonderful prices. A MUST go every VEgas trip. 1
+I love EVERYTHING I ordered here. Which is almost everything on the menu. My favorite is the lentil salad. I try to come here as often as I can.The desserts are delicious. Especially the chocolate leche cake. It's sooo good! Milky & not to sweet . I always get the pitcher mojito's or pitcher sangria.\n \nService is always on point even if you come w/ big groups. They are always on top of everything. The restaurant is always clean & I like the red decor. Best tapas in vegas! 1
+It was a busy Saturday night. We waited about half an hour to get seated, which was fine. The food was good, but the SERVICE, was what makes it a true 5-star experience. The mussels & and the flan were probably my favorite.. the octopus was a bit over cooked but still tasted alright. I highly recommend this place!! 1
+Everything was great. Service was quick, attentive, and friendly, and not intrusive. Blood orange mojito was incredible and very refreshing. The plain mojito was not great, either over-muddled or using old mint, as it was very bitter and the mint was black in places. The tortilla espanola was the least favorite dish. It was okay, but the potatoes were underseasoned and undercooked and the dish as a whole was nothing special. On the other hand, the patatas bravas, the mac 'n' cheese, the steak and mushroom skewers, stuffed peppers, artichoke toast, fried calamari, were all to die for. I believe we had one other dish as well. Stuffed peppers were my personal favorite this trip. Perfect balance of creamy and flavorful, sweet and spicy. Textures and flavors all went quite well together. Also, the chocolate tres leches cake was one of the best desserts I have ever had, and I'm not even a chocolate person. Texture was great, and the bitter cocoa flavor of the chocolate sponge cake balanced the sweetness of the milks. Firefly is definitely a winner. 1
+Wow, what a nice trendy place to get a few bites and drinks before hitting the club! I came on a Thursday night and this place was definitely 'poppin' with people.\n\n Myself + two decided to sit at the bar due to the quicker service. This was only my second time here and it had been years since my first visit. A lot of tapas to choose from, creating a great variety! The prices were also very inexpensive, which already puts this place on my good list. The other 2 weren't too hungry so they opted to order a few drinks while choosing to nibble on calamari. However, I came with an empty stomach so I choose the Thai Beef Salad which sounded very appetizing at the moment. The calamari was pretty standard and would satisfy anyone's craving for this fried seafood appetizer. However, the Thai Beef salad was basically a salad with beef. Nothing in it made it Thai other than the name. \n\nOther than the so so salad, definitely a great experience and will be coming here more often with friends before getting our dance on at the club. 1
+Friends had gone on our last trip to LV and I was elsewhere. so I went with them on this next trip. They loved it and I have to agree..it really was a nice place, cool scene but relaxed. The food was excellent. We had like 12 different tapas and sangria. Really everything was pretty cool.... Definitely hitting it again next time. With Tapas everyone has their favorite type of food so tough to say whats best. we ordered all different types and they were all really good 1
+Firefly is simply the best near-strip restaurant. The only downside: a lot of people now know this, and the relatively small restaurant is now pretty much always packed (and I believe they do not take reservations). However, the food and service is well worth the wait (or the risk of a wait).\n\nThe menu is HUGE and is constantly being changed and added to, and I've yet to try something that I didn't like. I few suggestions that I enjoy: the bacon wrapped stuffed dates are a must try, along with the ham & cheese croquetas. The firefly fries are amazing, and big enough to share, as are the calamari. Other suggestions include the Thai beef salad, the tuna tartar and shrimp ceviche, stuffed pepper, mac n cheese, baked talapia, and the mergeuz. Don't fill up on the entrees too much, because the tres leches cake is probably the best thing on the menu, so save room for dessert. \n\nFirefly is also known for its selections of sangria, infused vodkas (vodka + fresh squeezed juices), and mojitos, all of which are great - my favorites are the infused vodka on the rocks, and the passion fruit and blood orange mojitos. \n\nGo here with a small group and order in small batches, I'd suggest 2 plates per person, per batch. The food comes out very quick and the table can get very cluttered, very fast. Most of the dishes here are fairly cheap, but it is very easy to go overboard and run up a large bill, especially if it's you're first visit.\n\nEven though I hate how crowded this place has become, the food is well worth the short trip off the strip, and is a must try for anyone who hasn't tried this gem yet. 1
+Mojito pitchers and yummy tapas!!!! One of the best bday dinners EVER!!!! I recommend the bacon-wrapped dates- I was VERY skeptical, but damn... So good! Don't forget the grilled potatoes! 1
+Love love love firefly....bacon wrapped dates...has been amazing food everytime i have been there.... The service was ok...will definately go back...always great for a party!!! 1
+"This was by far the worst dining experience I've ever had. The 45 minute wait to be seated to eat didnt bother me until I understood why. We (a group or five people-average) saw our waiter maybe two times while we were seated. The waiter was so unorganized he skipped taking my wife's order and she had to wait until the food that was previously ordered was all gone to place her order (with the missing waiter). After my wife received her order and she finished eating, we then had to wait well over 20 minutes for the check. We all walked out assuming the check was paid, but to my surprise it wasn't, they chased me down in the parking lot and the first thing that was said out of the servers mouth was, \""""I'm going to call the police if you dont give me your ID\"""", what happened to \""""Sir, I'm sorry but the check was not paid\"""". I spoke to the manager about the lack there of attention of his server, and his response was, \""""oh\"""".\nFor a restaurant with so many positive reviews, I find it hard to believe that we were the lucky or unlucky people to enjoy the wonderful food and experience (based on other reviews on yelp) the Las Vegas Firefly.\n\nAs far as the food, I was sick shortly after leaving this location; but next time if I want to wait in line and be sick after eating I'll venture to the the Mc Donald's at the local Walmart for fried food." 0
+Firefly is one of my favorite restaurants in Las Vegas and I love their food and sangria SOO MUCH. I haven't really tried anything from their menu that I dislike and I love it! Favorite dishes: stuffed dates, tuna tartare, baked tetilla, manchego mac 'n' cheese, lobster escargot, camerones a la diabla, croquetas, the filet sliders... basically everything. But I have to give this location one star off because it's near the strip so it's SUPER CROWDED and as a result the service can be a little slow. Also there are a number of sketchy characters in the parking lot (one guy came up to my car to ask me for money, another one yelled at my husband and called him a heathen??!).\n\nBUT they are open later than the other locations which is good for me and my late night tendencies! And it's Firefly so still super yummy. 1
+Great vegetarian food! Had a good time sharing all the tapas with the family. The drinks were very good as well. \n\nThe one fish dish we ordered from the entree (with mango) was pretty bad - recommend you send the dish back to the cook if you aren't happy. \n\nOverall a pleasant experience - had to leave the strip but it's not that far. 1
+My boyfriend was feeling an Ibiza themed night. After having a lazy Sunday soaking in the sun at the pool we started to talk about dinner plans.\n\nNow I have been to Firefly on a couple of occasions to mainly grab a small bite at the bar and enjoy their great happy hour special. This was my second full dinner and now I can say it has easily become my go-to spot.\n\nThe decor is a fiery spanish inspired theme with lovely paintings of the flamenco dancers draped on the walls. The room is separated into three dining areas, one inside, separated by the bar, one mid point with a glass wall allowing you to peek outside and another just outside with heat lamps to keep it tolerable on the chillier nights. Firefly is festive with spanish music blasting in the background. It's a fun spot and always busy. Great to go alone or to dine in a small group. Reservations are highly recommended, although most times I've been lucky and was sat right away. \n\nThe service is spot on at the tables. The food is quick. The bussers are always cleaning up and the servers - (the best is Juan) are always smiling and ready for any question you have. I would have to say the bartenders need some work because I think they live in their own planet and are too busy chatting with each or checking their phones instead of engaging with the guest (from one bartender to another: that's what a guest looks for when they choose to dine at the bar, especially if they are alone)\n\nFood. Yummy. Great Value. Quality ingredients.\n\nHighly Recommend: Tuna Tartare (some of the best I've ever had and I have it a lot)\nBacon wrapped stuffed dates (very heavy so be in the mood) \nPaella (share, share, & share the goodness.\n\nI also recommend their pitcher of Sangria. It was slightly too sweet this time around but they quickly fixed that by bringing us some fresh cut oranges to balance the sweetness (sorry but we are in the service industry and sometimes we can fix the problem ourselves). Mojito's here are fantastic too.\n\nAnother quality find in Vegas! An attestment to its success is the fact that there are three different locations! Tapas I heart you.... 1
+I type this in my hospital bed so I'm sure you know where I'm going with this. I as ate here 4/23/12 with about 5 other friends from out of town to show off how amazing this place is. And it was another great dining experience.... \n\n72 hours later or less and I'm in a state of what seems to be nearing death. And it seemed none of my friends were affected but they were/are. I just happened to get it the worst!! \n\nI've been a firefly customer for 5 years! Never have I gone through anything like this. I may never come back and never recommend this particular firefly to\nAnyone or anyone coming to visit Las Vegas... I'm still in shock this has happened. Most expensive dining experience ever. Thanks a lot.\n\n\n*** also this was no food poisoning I got for all you dim witted fools that think otherwise. Salmonella feels like and is (currently) Hell. \n\n\n\nSALMONELLA 0
+My wife is pregnant and we were on our babymoon in Vegas for a week. We had a great time and I thoroughly enjoyed the food, but I need to give this a 1 start given that if we had eaten a week later, this salmonella outbreak could have caused immeasurable harm to our child. 0
+My wife was one of the victims of the salmonella poisoning and has been in and out of the hospitalized twice and now we are in the emergency room for the second time. In addition to the poisoning she also came down with C Diff! The owners only care about their reputation and not about the 300 people they made sick and how this has affected our lives. So MAD they they opened up this restaurant again!! DON'T EAT HERE EVER!!!!!!!!!!! 0
+I liked the buffet here- Flavors was surprisingly good. They even have gelato! I was stoked. The tables are moderately priced as well. You get some free shit for joining their players club. 1
+My friends booked this spot because all the other hotels were full and ultra, ultra expensive for some reason. We speculated: Well, the Olympics DO open that weekend...No, that can't be it. I don't think the Olympics have much to do with Vegas. How bout EVO?? Uhh, I don't think there are THAT many nerds going, and I don't think it's that big of an event...It's at the Tropicana for goodness sakes! \n\nIt was only when we were going down the super-packed strip that it dawned upon me. Oh my gosh, it's Chinese super lucky day 8-8-08!!! Ughhh, what an influence us hardcore Chinese gamblers have over Vegas. First, the MGM lion thing and now this.\n\nAnyway, on with the review. I'm not really sure what the theme of this hotel is. From my guess, it's probably something to do with New Orleans and Mardi Gras. After all, we did stay in the Mardi Gras tower. But, then there's a Toby Keith honky-tonk bar downstairs. The elevator arrangement of this place is hotel is rather confusing, and at first it was really hard to figure out the optimal route to our room.\n\nSpeaking of the room, it was tiny! There was hardly any walking space between and around the 2 queen beds. And the bathroom was THE smallest Vegas bathroom I have ever been in. I'm not even exaggerating. And a cot set us back $30 per night. I don't reckon I'd stay here again. 0
+Harrah's rooms are whatever - not to shabby, not too stellar - and the same goes for the food offerings...\n\nBUT\n\nNO ONE can beat Harrah's casino, except maybe Bellagio. But see, Harrah's an Bellagio has a completely different vibe. I go to Bellagio when I'm in the mood for some calm gambling. I go to Harrah's when I'm in the mood for some wacky fun while gambling.\n\nThe Party Pit is the best place ever to have a rowdy fun time while gambling. It's the area of the casino just inside the entrance from the Strip. It's open-air (sorta), what with the gaping entrance looking out directly across the Strip, and it plays really loud Hip Hop and Pop, adding to the general young, hip, fun-loving atmosphere. The dealers here really know how to show a gal a good time, cracking jokes and using grandiose dealing techniques to entertain.\n\nI have this theory: If you're in a bad mood, you just can't win. If you're in a good mood and playing for fun, the money will just come your way. It's like a law of nature or something. Harrah's always puts me in a great mood, and their low table limits help extend my fun times. I also like the party plus option sometimes, so that's a plus.\n\nIf you're in Vegas and not too serious about gambling (i.e. gambling is just for laughs), definitely hit up Harrah's and have a grand ol' time laughing and cheering with your fellow gamers and dealers. I promise, even if you lose, you'll walk out with a smile! 1
+"The only good things about this hotel-casino are that it is cheap and it has a great location on the Strip. The rooms were quaint (meaning really old). Although I requested a non-smoking room, they gave me a room that reeked of cigarettes. I asked for another room and they shoe-horned me into a tiny shoebox of a room next to the emergency exit. It really felt like the room doubled as an interrogation cell. I asked for another room and they finally gave me a room that didn't smell like an ashtray and I could turn around without slamming into something. I know they have renovated \""""deluxe\"""" rooms but I have the sneaking suspicion that there's one model room on the top floor reserved for the few VIP's willing to venture to Harrah's. The truly sad thing is that I'll probably go back there because it really is cheap...haha." 0
+"LAS VEGAS FIRST TIMER!\n\nWhile we were in LA we just had a profound moment and decided to head over to LAS VEGASS THE SINFULLEST CITY IN THE WORLD!\nWe got a pretty good deal for around $79 dollars! hhaha but my dad messed up the date and called them to change the dates. They refused to let us change it for whatever their reason was, so we decided to cancel the reservation. Which they wouldnt let us do either... um... why? the answer came in around 10 seconds when we hung up and went to reserve another room for another date. THEY UPPED THE RATE! -_- darnit. freakin jerks. lol \n\nThey didnt have our room -_- but told us that we'd either have to wait, get a smoking room, or get an upgrade. :) so upgrade it is, to a suite.\n\n-_- the suite wasnt what i expected... there was one bed when we asked for 2 double beds and a sofa. so i guess it was ok... but check this out.\n\nThe bathroom sink was clogged and wouldnt go down, the bathroom door didnt lock. sofa bed was HARD. SO UNCOMFORTABLE. -_-\n\nSuite my butt.\n\nHonestly i couldve just said 4 easy words that everyone sees when they rate anyplace 2 stars\n\n\""""Meh. I've experienced better\""""\n\nIf you want to go visit Vegas and have everything surrounding you and have the best restaurants and stuff, i recommend either BALLY's or the Flamingo. definetely IN THE ZONE places." 0
+I wish I would've rather stayed at Flamingo for the same price. Harrah's was a big let down. The service was very rude and unfriendly. They gave free tickets for a comdey show on check-in but forgot to mention that uh..the show had been cancelled for the whole week (didn't even exchange tickets for some other show). We had confirmed our booking on their website for a non-smoking king, but after standing in long line for almost 30 mins they say that they only have handicapped rooms left. So they offered to upgrade to deluxe room with strip-view in mardi gras towers, which had no strip view and wasn't deluxe at all. \n\nSo we asked to give us our standard room back and accepted one with 2 queen beds in the Carnaval tower, which was infact slightly bigger and even had a better view than the previous more expensive room. There was no coffee machine in the room, the TV was kinda old and the beds weren't so comfy either. The rooms were quite noisy and not the cleanest either. The Carnaval court was closed for all 3 days and nights. The location is good (but I guess with the new city center, the Harrah's and Venetian's part of the strip is not so happening anymore.) The cafe was decent for breakfast but we ate our other meals elsewhere. The casino feels old and stinky.\n\nOverall, the hotel is not that great and the service is poor. I would rather stay elsewhere next time. 0
+So I forgot to checkin to my SWA flight and when I did, I ended up getting B13. My lucky number. So hey, let's throw a quarter onto Black 13. Guess what happens? Yep. Double knockers. I digress...\n\nI'm still waiting for Harrahs to change their flagship over to Caesars. This hotel is kinda a disgrace to use for their namesake, but I'm still a fan even though they're starting to get really stingy w/ comps and ratings.\n\nHarrahs basically owns the East side of the strip. I like this location because it's close enough to Venetian for conventions at the Sands or catching a shuttle to the LVCC.\n\nNot as ghetto as IP or Flamingo, but taking the escalator next door to Palazzo is like going to Narnia. Make sure you have your expectations in order when you come here. It's an old, average hotel room-wise. Mardi Gras tower has the slightly newer rooms.\n\nDecent buffet, oyster bar...nice diamond lounge to chill in. I do like the Improv show here. They have random guest comedians so it's hit or miss. But usually pretty good.\n\nLike 6 pai gow tables here, so easy to try your luck at different spots. 1
+Any time I go Las Vegas and want to stay on the Strip, Harrah's is the hotel I choose. The location of Harrah's is excellent-right in the middle of the Strip. The rooms are nice, clean, comfortable and the price is very reasonable. Harrah's is not too big, so you don't have to walk a mile to get out of the hotel. Around the hotel there are tons of places to eat inexpensively. For the room choice, I often ask for the one in Carnival Tower which is away from the noisy Carnival Court. All deluxed rooms are renovated, so they are all good. I used to stay in Madi Gras Tower a few times, no problem with the noise either, but some said it's noisy. Anyway the rooms in Madi Gras Tower are a bit smaller then those in Carnival Tower. If you're not looking for a very luxurious hotel, just a hotel with good clean comfortable room and lively atmosphere, then I think you won't be disappointed with Harrah's. 1
+"I actually tend to really like Harrah's casinos. This one, however, not so much. The one in AC is so much better, which is ironic since AC is a dirty version of Vegas. \n\nMy opinion may be swayed by the issue we had upon arrival. Having flown in from Philly and arriving early (11am) I did anticipate an issue checking in early. They offered to let us check in for a $25 early check in fee per room (2 rooms on our reservation). We opted to get into only one room early- so we could at least have our luggage in the same space. The lady checking us in said to call at 2pm to see if the room was ready- it would be ready earliest at 2pm latest at 4pm. 4pm rolls around and they tell us \""""Check is is between 4pm and 6pm\"""" and that the room still isn't ready. How is this even possible? We ask for the $25 back since the second room on our reservation still isn't available, and we were told it would be. They proceed to say they never told us that. Once again I feel I need to travel with a tape recorder on me at all times. In the end, after spending 40 minutes at the check in counter, both rooms were available and I had my $25 back. In all honesty, I'd prefer my 40 minutes back. It was so unnecessary, and tiring. It just really left a bad taste in my mouth- I can't handle poor attitudes and everyone we dealt with that day had one. I found this to be strange, since I've rarely encountered such cranky people in Vegas. I think it has something to do with the Oxygen they pump - perhaps the tanks were empty that day. \n\nIn addition, the casino is OK, just OK, nothing wonderful. The bar options aren't that appealing, and the food options even less appealing." 0
+We stayed in a Classic Executive Suite on the 32nd Floor with a strip view.\n\nPro's\n\nClose to better hotels\nHousekeeping did a good job of keeping the room, hallway, and elevator clean\n\n\nCons's\n\nVery Very Very Smokey Casino, and lobby \nWorst ventilation or lack of on the strip\nCasino has very poor drink service\nNot very many food options in the hotel\nA/C did not work properly, and they were unable to fix\nThe Rooms are very outdated early 1990's maybe? Also very dark\nSagging mattress, bad pillows\nBroken furniture\nNo Cell Phone reception in room, but perfect in the hotel lobby and casino\nThe lady who checked us in was rude\nThe lady who checked us out was rude\nDon't expect to ever win in this casino\nLots of Drunks roaming the hallways\nA very sad pool area\n\nRooms that face Carnival Court or the Pool are very noisy, they didn't warn us they play Loud music from Noon to 4:00am (don't expect to sleep much)\n\nWe won't be back. Our stay at Harrah's was a big disappointment. 0
+be very very careful there playing - craps yesterday and a hooker showed up and started trying to be friendly and rubbing against me. i told her no thanks and when she persisted so much the entire table told her to go...i went to a pit boss ms. urban (i think that was her name - dark haired and stocky) and she told me only to watch my chips and called security but they were taking a while - really? since when i security slow in a casino. on top of all that 10 minutes later the hooker was still there and another casino pit boss showed up and i only had to mention that i really didn't want this woman near me and he walked over to her and told her to leave. this after 15 minutes of the rest of the crew not doing a damn thing. \n\ni would be very very careful about going back there. i was actually concerned about safety as was the rest of the table as 50% of us just cashed out and left. \n\nit put a bad taste in all our mouths. sickening. 0
+This review is for gambling at the casino only.... I haven't stayed at this place yet but wouldn't mind trying it out either. On the first night in Vegas we ended up at Harrah's after walking down the strip from the Tropicana. After a few peep's from our group wandered off to play a poker tournament I ended up at a crap's table around midnight & stayed until 6 am the following morning when the sun came up. I started with a 40 dollar buy in and at the end of the morning I walked out with just a little over 300 and had a blast in the process. Our dice table was full of people and all of us were having such a blast together even though we were are complete strangers. It was good luck and good times. I will be coming back here to roll the dice again for sure... 1
+Negative: This is one of the older hotels. Stayed in the Mardi Gras tower on the 16th floor. The room was dirty and several things were broken or in need of maintenance. (Hair dryer was broken, drain in shower was clogged, key card reader worked intermittently) Room also needed remodeling. Cost for Saturday night stay $40- You get what you pay for. Air quality is poor. Casino is very smokey and the air doesn't seem to be filtered. Extra charge for internet access.\n\nPositive: Location is right on the Strip- Almost right in the middle. Venetian, Mirage, Forum Shops, Treasure Island, etc are all close by. Monorail station is continently located right on site. Free shuttle to Rio, Bally's and Paris. Airport shuttle is $7 per person - Cash Only. Tix4Tonite Box Office is close by in the Casino Royale. Higher tier rooms are of better quality. 0
+I stay at Harrahs because of the location -- basically attached to the Sands Convention Center. Otherwise, I would stay somewhere else.\n\nThe place has aged and is in need of some serious updating and renovation. The rooms are pretty old and have obvious maintenance issues. Do they seem clean, however.\n\nThe casino is nothing special. They do have some of the latest slot machines, but the sports book is very small and there isn't a lot of table gaming.\n\nWe had an incident in which we were locked out of our room due to a technical problem with the door (not the door key). We waited over an hour at 11pm for someone to get us in the room -- and then we got little apology and no compensation.\n\nThe buffet is just o.k. and overpriced. The highlight of the place is probably the KGB (Kerry's Gormet Burgers), which is a pretty good restaurant.\n\nIn short, Harrahs is in a good location and is acceptable -- but it needs some work to be good. 0
+I hope the chips were good, Mr. Manager. I hope they were delicious. Because I certainly left with a bitter taste in my mouth. \n\nIt was 1:30am. Our flight had been delayed over 8 hrs due to the truly freak monsoon that ravaged the city this past weekend. As a result, every flight that had been trying to get into Vegas arrived within a 30 minute window. Now, most hotels would have logically prepared for the onslaught of checkins. They would have called in extra staff or ensured all capable of checking in guests were ready and waiting at the front desk. \n\nI'm sure many other hotels DID abide by this industry must. Did Harrahs? No. It took an appalling hour and fifteen minutes to check in a line of 20 people with 3 agents on deck. \n\nThe icing on the cake was when we finally made it to the counter and I noticed 2 suit-clad folks having a snacky snack and chatting it up in the back office.... with the door wide open. Now, I'm assuming that if you're in a suit and you're hangin out by the front desk, you're a manager. In which case you should be out at the counter helping you're terribly overwhelmed agents. If I am wrong in that assumption, the door should have been closed to the office. Because the angry mob of guests and I staring down the line only saw 2 people with authority essentially ignoring the massive problem that was the excruciating snail's pace of a checkin. \n\n15 minutes? Normal. \n30 minutes? Agitated. \n45 minutes? Borderline ridiculous.\n1 hour? Unacceptable. \n1hr 15 minutes...????\n\nNo one in that line will be staying at Harrah's again. 0
+"There are too many good, competitively priced hotels to choose this one!\nWe booked in MARCH for a November arrival since we needed specific room accommodations (for a handicapped guest's situation). Not only was our request denied upon arrival, it was done in a terribly rude manner. In fact, not only were there NO \""""handicapped\"""" accommodations available, we were not even placed on the same floor!\nStay away if you have moderate standard requirements." 0
+"When I got to the hotel at about 9pm, there were no rooms with king beds left, so I paid an extra fee to upgrade to a mini suite. I was expecting maybe a couch or a little desk. Nope. It was just a bigger room with a lot of extra space. When I got up there (keep in mind this was after a 6 hour drive) the room was FILTHY. Dirty towels, a bed that someone had obviously just done the nasty on (there were some tell-tale stains), full trash, etc. I called guest services and they were really rude to me about it. The first woman I called said \""""You can't switch rooms. I'll send up housekeeping when someone is available.\"""" A half hour later, no one had come. I called again and got a guy who did apologize, and said he would send up housekeeping right away. 10 minutes later, still nothing. I went down to the casino for about an hour, came back, and housekeeping was in the room. So it took about 2 hours for them to clean a room I had paid an extra fee for. Any other hotel might offer me some kind of comp or at least repay the extra fee, but it seems like they were annoyed with me for complaining. Great location, lower price than some other places on the strip, but next time I will pay a little more and stay elsewhere." 0
+"This is a summery of our stay at Harrah's Hotel in Las Vegas. \n\nIt started out rough. We arrived around 4:00 PM to check in but their computer system was down and they had no manual system in place. While we were waiting they had hotel employees walking around keeping guests updated but all they could tell us was that it would be about two hours. Every time we checked with them they said \""""about two hours\"""". After around 7:00 PM that story was getting old, but compost occurs. We got into our room around 11:00 PM.\n\nAt one point while we was waiting there was a lady who approached us and asked if we would like to see a show. She was circulating around the guests who were waiting to get into their room and I assumed she worked for the hotel and was trying to smooth over the inconvenience their system failure caused. There was a lot of pissed off people. She took us to the desk and introduced us to a man behind the desk who would get us some show tickets. As the man talked more it became obvious that these two people were not hotel employees but instead the time share sales people from Wyndham Resorts. \n\nAt this point Patty and I thought what the heck, we'll play along. So we set up a time to listen to their presentation. They promised breakfast and a look at one of their resorts plus two Blue Man Group tickets for $40. What a deal, all we had to do was listen to them try to sell us something. \n\nSo the next morning at 9:00 AM we showed up, checked in, and they introduced us to our representative. Each couple got their own rep. They put us in a line for a buffet style breakfast then ushered us into a presentation room. After being seated a man with a heavy New York accent started talking. He sounded like a slick fast talking used car salesmen. He emphasized how important taking vacations was. And at one point, to paraphrase, he told us we are stupid if we didn't buy into what they were selling. \n\nAfter the presentation we were sat down with our rep who was throwing numbers at us and asking if that sounded good. I told her that I didn't think this was for us. At this point she tried to tell us that she was just trying to do her job and that we were being disrespectful to her. That's when I lost it.\n\nAfter using deceitful tactics to get us to the presentation and then calling us stupid if we didn't buy into what they were selling and then telling us we were being disrespectful for politely telling them this was not for us I truly did stop being respectful. I explained to them that I felt like I was in a cheap Amway meeting and that I did not trust anything they said because of their deceitful tactics and because of that, they are the ones who were being disrespectful of me. \n\nBut wait, there's more! These Wyndham pilot fish are at every entrance of the hotel and casino. Any time you got off of the elevator, walked by the hotel desk, or walked in or out of the casino they were there trying to get you to go to a presentation. It was no stop having to tell these people we are not interested. It got to the point where Patty and I would come and go separately just so they would leave us alone. BTW, they would target couples so if you walked by them alone they would leave you alone but if we were together they would be all over us. They literally made our stay at Harrah's very un-comfortable. \n\nBecause of the Wyndham pilot fish we will never stay at Harrah's again. I will also look up the company's who are affiliated with Wyndham and do my best to insure that I never give them any business. These are some of the rudest people I have ever come in contact with and we couldn't even come and go from our room without these Wyndham people getting in our face. The only positive thing I can say about Wyndham is that they did honor the Blue Man Group ticket deal. It was a great show.\n\nOther than that, the hotel was OK. Once we got out of the hotel and casino we had a great time in Vegas." 0
+From the room comps I had available, I chose Harrahs since they had a superior strip view room. I know it's not the best hotel, but it's central location and having a kickass view seemed awesome.\n\nWell, when I got there they didn't have any ready for another two hours. So I got a mini-suite. It had a partial strip view but mostly of the parking structure. The minibar was empty, there was a very sad and worn couch, sink was runny and shower didn't drain well. That being said, the room was large and laid out well. \n\nThe dealers here are insane. I lost money so fast and it doesn't matter if it's 2 or 5 cards, they will get their 21! Oh well, it was fun I guess? Their drink service at the tables were very prompt, which I loooove!\n\nI will not be back, but I do think it's a decent place for those looking for something central for tourist stuff! 0
+The employees are awesome! The only problem was the bed and the awful sheets! The mattress should have been replaced and the sheets felt like burlap sacks! Be aware of the Numb Bar....the value of the tasty frozen drinks are a rip off....50 plus bucks for two big plastic drink glasses filled with a supposed 3 shots is not accurately poured! Oh well...when your in Vegas! 0
+I went to this restaurant for the first time in mid November, 2006 with friends. I think my expectations for the restaurant were too high because, the food was pricey but not worth the money. But on a good note, the service was attentive. If your looking for a place to be seen, its perfect. If your looking for excellent food for an affordable price, look elsewhere. 0
+This really was a treat that I didn't see coming. We were trying to go to Mesa Grill, but it was pucking facked. So you can tell, I was feeling something big and beefy which probably colored my menu selections a bit. Enough about me, more about Spago. Note they have 2 different menus depending on where you sit (cafe and dining room). We sat in the dining room. \n\nGroup of 3 of us arrived at about 7:30 on a Thursday, no wait at all (kind of atypical in Vegas!). We sat down, were served super promptly, and got an amuse bouche of potato leek soup brought out right away. Awesome. They have a couple gin oddities on their bar, so I got a gin martini. Almost lost some points since the waiter asked if I wanted a lime in it (that would be a gimlet, not a martini). But whatevs. The martini was done very well...it had a remarkable floral scent to it quite a treat...try the cape rock organic gin. It was also $14, but that seems more the norm than the exception in Vegas. \n\nI had the most elegantly presented heirloom tomato soup in the entire world. The waiter brought a covered bowl to my table, lifted the top off, and there was a beautiful dense red soup with a pine branch drawn into the top of the soup using a olive oil/basil sauce. Stunning. And the soup was great too...the crouton served with it matched perfectly. Very very well done here.\n\nSince I was in a meaty/grilly mood (expecting to head to a Flay joint), I got the kobe flat iron steak. It was also exceptional. The steak was perfectly well done, nice and chewy (its a flatiron people, it should be chewy), but not tough at all. It was served with some broccolini which fit this dish perfectly. I'm only sorry I was too full for dessert. \n\nThey brought out an assortment of bread in a basket before the appetizers, and I was having a tough time choosing between them since they all sounded great. After I made a tough choice for the bread I had selected, the waiter asked if I wanted something else. It was perfect - I was able to sample all of the breads that sounded great to me. He also came back 2-3 times during the meal to see if we wanted any more. Also, our water glasses never got below 1/3 full. Its weird, I've always wondered why the mid-high end restuarants typically don't have this kind of service, when you are clearly going to pay a fair chunck of change for dinner. Its awesome to see a place that really aims to please you in every way possible. Also, the wait staff was generally transparent during the meal even though they were doing a lot of work clearing our table, customizing cutlery, filling water, etc.\n\nThe dining area is perfectly decorated. Its a little trendy, but not blinking red light and technoey. The decor is so right because you can walk in there wearing anything (ahem...within reason) and not feel out of place. Its great for any age group - 20ish to 60ish. Its a little loud, but not disruptivley so. You are going to have to pay a bit for this place (app, dinner, and a single martini ran me $100 after tip), but I'd do it again on my own dime in a heartbeat.\n\nIts one of those rare 5 star places. Well done sir Puck. 1
+One of the best places we have dined! The place runs like a well oiled machine and the pizza was out of the park. Wine list is top of the line and they have some great single malt scotch. I'll be back. 1
+"Friendly service, beautiful contemporary decor and tasty food at a very reasonable price! What more can you ask for?\n\nKeep in mind I generally don't write reviews unless I am really compelled to do so, hence this is only my second review on here.\n\nBefore our drive out to Vegas with about 15 friends, we contemplated on where we should eat. As you know, the strip has no shortage of restaurants and to be honest, we always go food hunting in Vegas with two notions in mind, any decent restaurant is pricey and the food is not the greatest. After all, you are in the middle of the desert, right?\n\nA friend highly recommended Spago so we decided to give them a call and make the reservation. Upon arrival, we literally stepped one foot into the restaurant and headed straight to our seats. This wouldn't be a big deal normally but the restaurant was packed and normally you wait forever in Vegas. The table was immaculate and our servers were very quick to ask us what beverages we would like. Alcohol of course, easy on the rocks.\n\nThey bring around a bread tray for you to select from four different types of breads, all very soft and flavorful, along with a plate with four spread/dipping options. Very nice attention to detail. We ordered some appetizers to begin with, the oysters were fabulous and so was the sweet fig flat bread, wow!\n\nNow on to the main courses. There is an entree on this menu for every palette. If you like slow cooked beef that melts in your mouth, go with the Red Wine Braised Boneless Short Rib Beef. The Filet Mignon also looked hearty and tasty. Being that it is a Wolfgang restaurant, a buddy of mine couldn't help but to order their sausage plate which he \""""killed\"""" and cleared the plate. They also offer spaghetti and some asian fusion dishes, which I tried the bean curd noodles and they were money! \n\nThe servers were very attentive, the food came out nice and hot, and on time. The General Manager, Michael Schwarz came by and made sure our needs were all met, in which case we did not hesitate to thank him for such a great time. He really has that place running smooth and we won't hesitate to go back or recommend this place to all of our friends. \n\nThank you Michael and the crew!" 1
+The wife and I ate here on our first trip to Las Vegas before we got married. I can still taste the ground pork and ginger pot stickers, drizzled with a soy glaze and thinly sliced scallions. This is were we both fell in love with sushi, and for good reasons. It was here where we dared to use chopsticks, and haven't looked back since. Thanks Wolfgang, it was at your restaurant where are love for dining started together. 1
+Had dinner Monday night. Had the Fillet $43.00. it was the size of a large ping pong ball. overcooked and too much salt. Way WAY overpriced. It was literally three bites. I was with a group, so did not send it back. I should have. I all most that it was a practical joke. I quess I should have ordered a simple pizza! 0
+So had lunch here with a colleague when we were passing each other going to two different conventions in Vegas. Food was good. Service was interesting. The servers were wonderful but the waitress was a little inattentive? Could of been just that it was slow and 2:30 so maybe they had cut staff. Enjoyed the lunch though and he picked up the bill! EDIT: The bread basket was great 1
+Service is spectacular. We had reservations and showed up early on a busy night - seated immediately. Just hope you're lucky enough to get Tom as your server - everything he recommended was delicious, and trust him with a wine pairing too!\n\nFrom the menu try: Symphony of tuna, beet salad, scallops, mushroom risotto - all done to perfection (although I'm confident anything you choose will be just as good).\n\nOverall - this was the best restaurant experience I've had in years! Thanks Spago! 1
+This place was just absoulety wonderful! our waiter was so helpful and prompt. Sometimes to have a wonderful experience its the little things that matter. Water was always refill. Waiter was always in sight. We came here for lunch and order the calamari and its unbelieveable. it came with some peppers which i dont like spicy and the waiter pointed out that it was not spicy and the peppers are used in asian culture to cleanse the mouth for the next meal. (got a history lesson). My wife order the crab cakes and i order steak. It was sooooo worth it! and the breads they give you at the start are wonderful! LOVE this place 1
+The pizzas here are ok. The quality of the pizzas didn't meet my expectations of a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. The service wasn't so great either. There were two managers walking around like mobsters. I've even caught them messing around off to the side. I just didn't get the feel of an upscale pizzeria here. I've had way better pizzas. The complimentary bread basket was yummier than the pizzas:( 0
+Arrived at Spago in the Caesar's Forum Shops for our 6pm reservations for a quick dinner and we were able to snag a nice table in the outside seating section.\nAfter the hostess brought us to our table, the busboy brought us our water and an artisan bread basket with a dipping plate of olive oil, and sea salt and butter. The breads were delicious. Could have eaten the entire basket on my own. \n\nWe decided to share two entrees:\nCaserecci pasta a bolognaise with braised beef and house made ricotta cheese. This was a delicious pasta dish with a delicious braised beef bolognaise. \n\nPan Roasted Bone-in Costoletta with saffron risotto, romesco, escarole, veal jus. We ordered the veal medium-rare, as suggested by our waiter. The veal was perfectly cooked and tender and juicy. The cup of saffron risotto was delicious, but very rich.\n\nOverall, we had a great experience. Delicious artisan bread and entrees. The service from hostess, busboy to waiter was excellent. 1
+Summary: Spago is a great place to take a significant other. The noise level in the cafe was not too loud which made it an enjoyable experience. Although unnerving while watching you dine, the wait staff does a great job of answering questions and clearing dishes from the table. The pizzas are highly recommended but be willing to shell out some money for the drinks, cocktails and wines being the most unreasonably priced.\n\nI went to Spago on New Year's Eve with my girlfriend. Fortunately I made reservations the week before. Our reservation was for 7:15 but I showed up a little early and was seated by 7:05. There are two menus you can choose from; the cafe menu of the dining room menu. The dining room menu has your meats and fine dining while the cafe menu has brick oven pizzas ad the like. We opted for the cafe menu and ordered drinks, an appetizer, and our main meal all at once. Unfortunately they all came out at the same time (very quickly, about 20 minutes after ordering) so our pizzas got cool while we ate our calamari.\n\nThe cafe, although mostly open to the Forum Shops street mall, was not as loud as you might expect. Conversation was easily audible. The wait staff was friendly and had no trouble answering any of the questions I had about the menu. It is a little unnerving however since the wait staff lines along the side wall when they are not helping diners, observing the dining room and seeing if any diners need them. They just stand there...looking...watching....constantly vigilant. That aside, they do great at being Johnny on the spot for clearing dishes and helping with questing.\n\nThe calamari served with their sweet chili sauce was fantastic. The chicken sausage pizza was equally fantastic and was a fairly large portion that I almost did not finish because it made me full. The drink prices were the most unreasonable and unpleasant thing I encountered at Spago. Soda is $4.50 and the cocktails range from $10-17. I ordered a Vesper and it was $16, where a fair price could have been $9 or $10. 1
+Loved it! The pizza with the egg on top was phenomenal. You would think pizza and an over easy egg wouldn't mix, but man you would be wrong. It was one of the best pizzas I've ever tried. \n\nOne star off for the waiter charging me for expensive top shelf liquor without me being asked. I know it's a Wolfgang Puck establishment, but if I ask for a well drink please bring me a basic one. Being upcharged five bucks a drink doesn't sit well with me. Still, the deliciousness of the food made this a worthwhile sojourn for me. 1
+When you go to this restaurant you can choose between the cafe or actual restaurant. We asked which side was better and the host said the cafe so we chose that. Sitting out in the open didn't bother me too much but it was incredibly warm in the mall for some reason and made our dinner uncomfortable. The server was pretty poor. He didn't know the menu well and couldn't tell me how the salmon tasted. When we finished eating the bus boy cleaned our table, while we were sitting at it. The server walked by us numerous times without acknowledging us at all. We eventually asked for our check and left with an overall negative impression. \n\nWhat you need to know:\nThe food is good, not amazing. \n\nTheir was no wait to get a table.\n\nThe service is probably pretty good but our server blew. (I have his name on our ticket but I'm not going to name him on here, I did write a sad face on our ticket). 0
+This is an unbiased review as we paid for the dinner with gift certificates. We went to the dining room and received that menu (there are different menus for the dining room and the cafe). Service was really nice and attentive. Servers come around with a bread tray and you are able to choose which breads you would like, there were about 5 different kinds to choose from to accompany salted butter, yum! I ordered the Colorado lamb chops which came with baby spinach and mushroom risotto, I was very excited and shortly after became very disappointed. For the price of the entrees I expected more food. I was only brought out 2 lamb chops, a couple leaves of baby spinach underneath and a small amount of risotto on the side. Risotto was excellent and the lamb chops were average. My boyfriend ordered the duck breast which was mediocre, had little flavor. All in all, if you are going to spend your money, do it elsewhere with more value and more flavor. 0
+Felt level of service, once the cornerstone of this Spago location, has dropped a notch. We sat at the bar where pro s like Peter and Tony once ruled the fortress. These guys looked like they were in grade school. Effecient but dry, not friendly. We weren't brought or even offered a bread basket despite ordering a full dinner. Sorry but that is weak. We also saw amd heard some animated bickering between a female bartender and a server. The short chubby GM guy who has been there awhile watched it from afar without stopping it or letting them know this type of behavior was unacceptable. This GM seems to have gotten complacent in his job. If i were a higher up in PUCK enterprises, id give this guy a dressing down or a demotion. This is not the Spago i once knew.\n\nYet make no mistake. The food is still great. Executive chef Eric Klein has put the Puck staple Chinois Chicken salad on the spring 2013 menu and this salad is as good as any you will eat. The Hong Kong stlyle Salmon was excellent. The Rigatoni Bolognese was stellar, however a bit rich. Id recommend getting it easy sauce.\n\nWe didnt get dessert. A dessert menu was not offered to us either, again another sign of our first overall less than stellar Spago experience.\n\n2 days later, with limited time before we had to head to airport, we went to the Spago Bar for a quick bite. I told the female bartender with green eyes and freckles that i needed the food rushed. My wife got a salad and i ordered a pizza. Both were great. The Pie had too much cheese on it IMO. Wood Fire pies are cooked at high heats for a short time. Generally they need to have limited sauce and cheese. Was still solid and i forgot to ask for ez cheese like i always do. This bartender was solid. Offered us bread despite the casual curcumstances and time of day. She was friendly but professional and got us our food out within 13-14 minutes.\n\nWe will be back as it is one of our favorite spots in Vegas. We hope to see the old familiar faces and the level of service we are accustomed to. 1
+I like that they have two different menus. One more casual in the front (where we ate), and a fine dining option in the back. Our food was pretty good. I had two of the same drinks, and the first one was different than the second, which was weird for a manhattan. Overall, a good choice for a less spendy meal in Vegas. 1
+"Located inside the Shops at the Forum/Caesar's Palace, a beautiful place to shop, window shop, or just walk around for the ambience. Spago Las Vegas is a lot more fun and less \""""stuffy\"""" than Spago Beverly Hills. Helpful, friendly, attentive staff from the moment you walk in the doors. Great wine selection. Beautiful culinary presentation. Delicious food." 1
+"Great food, meh service. There's less than a handful of places that treat you different when you ask for house water (or \""""water\"""" for the rest of us). This is definitely one of them. The food Lamb Special Pizza, Mussels and Apple Salad were great. It reminded me of our neighborhood BJ restaurant. But we were so fed up trying to find our absentee waiter we just left the payment and left." 0
+My little cousins go to FAO Schwartz, I go to Mac Pro. This place got everything I need & conveniently located at the Forums in Caesars. Large space, clean & well kept. The girls are nice and sweet and not fake. Some mac muas give me a bad vibe like they're being fake and nice. But the muas who work here seem genuine enough. Gets kinda busy tho on the weekends cause you know them females gotta get their makeup done before they hit the club. 1
+aaahhhhh the holy grail of makeup stores. if you're like me, a total MAC fiend, this is the store for you. inside the Caesars Palace Forum Shops, they carry pretty much all Pro products as well as non-Pro. the cherry on top? you don't need a Pro card to purchase!!! the mua's have always been helpful and sweet. want to try a product? no problem! a mua will already have a brush out, ready to apply as many colors as you like. loved ones already know i HAVE TO stop in while visiting Sin City and walk away with a bag full of products. \n\nsome have gambling problems, i have a MAC problem. no bueno for the bank account! 1
+Normal makeup application with an appointment is $50 and you get a free mascara. If you do not have an appointment there is a $50 product fee. I called to get an appointment on October 27 and because this is the weekend before Halloween they want to charge $70 and you have to purchase a gift card. I thought that was petty. I will not be booking at MAC. 0
+This place isn't big and it would probably take you less than an hour to walk through but I enjoyed this place. I've always appreciated good art and the modern masters exhibit is wonderful. It's a nice escape from the hustle and bustle and doesn't make my eyes hurt. 1
+"This restaurant was a great disappointment. I have been to the Valentino's in L.A., but this place was nothing like it. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. After sitting down and waiting the longest time without even bread, water or even a menu, the bus boy came over and said \""""my goodness no one has come for you yet?\"""" We knew this was a bad sign. Especially so given the fact that the restaurant was not busy. We kept an open mind for the food given the Valentino name, but again were let down. We had the tasting menu and wine pairing. Maybe two items stood out, but overall the food reminded us of mediocre cruise food with all dishes rather bland and tasting the same. The saving grace was the wine which was very good. I can't say I hated the place, and by the end of the meal the friendly staff had redeemed itself. But will not go back and will not recommend the place." 0
+Great location, delicious fish entr\u00e9es and very good service! 1
+I was def expecting more out of this place. The service was amazing though - so attentive and friendly. The food on the other hand was pretty bleh. I won't go back because all i could think about was eating something, ANYTHING other than what i was eating. My hunny said his sandwich was basic and was pretty underwhelmed. 0
+we had a pretty dismal experience here this past weekend. i have been to valentino in santa monica and have loved it- so i had high expectations for this place. the expectations were not met! our server was nice- but harried. i think they had more tables than the kitchen could accommodate and as such all the dishes were taking forever to cook and deliver. we arrived at 7:30pm for our reservation and by 9:00pm we had only received our first appetizer. the tables all around me were complaining of the same issue- food taking forever to come out. i don't think it was the server's fault- i think that the kitchen was backed up. they should only seat the amount of tables that their kitchen and chef can accommodate. if you want to seat more tables- build a bigger kitchen and get more kitchen staff.\n\nwe ended up canceling our entrees and only ate the fritto misto appetizer and the garden salad. the fritto misto tasted great but my stomach got upset later that night and i threw up! the only thing i had eaten was the fritto misto and salad greens- so i can't imagine what else upset my stomach. the garden salad was nothing to write home about- and certainly not worth $15!\n\nour wine was great and we finally got out of there by 10:30pm. after we cancelled our entrees it took the server about 20 minutes to bring us our check! \n\ndefinitely bummed out by our experience. not going back to the vegas valentino ever! hopefully the management will read this review and make some necessary changes. i think the only way people end up there is by expecting the reputation of the santa monica restaurant. i doubt they have many repeat customers. 0
+4 of us ate here yesterday and we were very disappointed on their service and their food. The food was very salty and the serving portions were inconsistent. This place is over priced for the quality of food they serve. I would not recommend this to anyone. 0
+Date: 06/19/2014\n\nI went Cafe Santa Lucia now d/b/a Caf\u00e9 Pan for breakfast in the food court of Venetian... \n\n$6.50 Egg/Cheese Croissant\n$2.75 Small Coffee\n$0.75 Tax \n\nI hardly tasted the cheese on my breakfast sandwich. Only thing I liked is that they served illy coffee.\n\nP.S. I was reviewing my credit card statement and wondered when did I ever make a purchase at Chow Baby!, but then I realized Chow Baby! was the BBQ stand next to the cafe. 0
+Ancient Creations is a phenomenal place to visit at the Venetian. \n\nTheir collection and historical information blows the mind. \n\nI was specifically interested in the Alexander the Great pieces as well the Atocha coins they had. \n\nAll of it real, all of it legit, and an amazing gem of a store as staff. 1
+Okay, I understand that Las Vegas being the west coast symbol of American capitalism, opulence, and luxury and all, probably means that everything is going to be much more expensive than your wallet is used to but $5.50 for a scoop of below average gelato is treason. \n\nAfter trying samples, I refused to let myself be robbed blind by Cocolini's. \n\nTheir pistachio flavor didn't even taste like pistachio! It tasted more like mint! Perhaps cross contamination? I don't think so since pistachio was no where near any mint flavors. Their lemon and strawberry flavors were way too artificially sweet. I have a heavy hunch that they use flavoring syrups, especially of the high fructose variety in more than gratuitous amounts in their 'gelato'. \n\nIt's a good thing everyone who eats at Cocolini's is a tourist, because this place wouldn't last a minute with an actual non-transient customer base to satisfy. 0
+After a hearty meal at the Venetian food court, I was craving some gelato, and there happened to be a stand right in front of me!\n\nFor $4.50 you get a huge scoop of one of the plethora of flavors they have available. However, there are two things that just killed it for me:\n\n1. Most places allow you to get half a scoop of one flavor and half a scoop of another. This allows you to not be limited to one flavor and not have to pay for two scoops. The lady working the counter here strictly refused to do so, even though her one scoop was really more like two. Come on guys, it's not that hard.\n\n2. My gelato tasted like crap. I got the blueberry, and it was basically like ice with a bit of flavor. I just bought a Safeway jar of blueberry ice cream for cheaper than this gelato, and it was 100 times better. Not sure how the other flavors are, but avoid their blueberry like the plague! 0
+The food here is surprisingly decent although pricey (of course). I seem to always be able to score a nice table right next to the canal and it's cheesy but I like it. The margaritas are good (and pricey) and the service is friendly and efficient. The last time I was here, I had a coupon for 15% off the entire bill and I definitely appreciated that.\n\nI ordered three fish tacos and they came with rice and beans and extra tortillas. The tacos were very good and the rice was cilantro rice and tasty (don't be put off by the green tint). The beans were good, too. We also had chips and guacamole which was very big and quite good. I was definitely full when I left here.\n\nWhen staying at the Venetian, this is a convenient and good option that is less expensive than some of the other options at the Venetian. I think it makes a very nice lunch or casual dinner destination. 1
+The food was fantastic even though the portions are pretty small and I absolutely loved their salsa, I wish I could have some more right now.\n\nThis place is definitely a bit pricey, but I wouldn't expect anything less from a place on the canal in Vegas...\n\nAnyway, two thumbs up to you 1
+It was 2 in the afternoon and neither of us had anything to eat yet.. So we were beyond famished...we were becoming irritable. We decided to quickly scan the Grand Canal for a place to eat...we didn't want a super fancy restaurant at the hotel to have lunch. We passed the food court...and thought nah! Saw Canonita and said, let's try Mexican in Vegas. \n\nThe decor at Taqueria Canonita is characterized by high-ceilings, bright bold colors, Mexican tiles and Mexican art. Taqueria Canonita offers outside patio dining beside the Grand Canal which offers views of the Venetian streetscape and passing gondolas.\n\nWe started with guacomole and chips. The guac was fantastic...I could have just eaten that with a spoon. Great texture, very chunky and flavorful. My entree was thePescado Vera Cruz - fresh catch of the day (happened to be Mahi Mahi that day) sauteed w/ sweet chiles, red onions, green olives, and lemon all simmered with a hearty marisco broth and white rice. It was yummy. I'd get that again if I wanted to eat on the light said. \n\nHe ordered the Colima Pollo con Limon - grilled chicken breast marinated w/ lime and roasted garlic topped w/ chayote and red cabbage salad, seasonal grilled vegetable and borracho beans. I wish I had ordered that instead. Not only did it look yummy, it was great! The chicken was tender and juicy.\n\nTotal bill with tip: $58 1
+First of all, this place is right on the canal (the only place to be so) and therefore that alone earns it several of its stars. I mean, when you have something as special and romantic as a Venice canal with gondolas passing by every 15mnts and gondoliers serenading their guests, why wouldn't you take full advantage of it!! \n\nThe place itself was very vegetarian-friendly, albeit relied heavily on mushrooms (which I'm allergic to). The only downside of this place was that they were unwilling to do any substitutions at all, which means for a mushroom-allergic person such as myself, there weren't really that many vegetarian options left. We tried the guac-chips and fondido as well as sides of beans and cilantro rice. 1
+Terrible coffee. Like real bad. My friend's tres leches looked solid. And it offered a good view of the cheesy gondoliers at the Venetian. 0
+Wow, very amazing place! Great to just sit, relax, and enjoy people-watching/the gondola singers. Waitress was nice and gave excellent suggestions, and this is what we ordered:\n\nChips and guac: Bf wanted side of guac for his burrito, and waitress suggested getting this ($8) as it comes with chips, salsa, and a big tub of guac rather than $6 for a tiny dish of it. She was right...salsa is AMAZING! Guac was plenty flavorful with a slight kick, and the chips were light, fresh, and salty yum! Not oily or heavy at all :)\n\nChicken burrito: Yum. Came in a big plate with rice, lettuce/tomatoes, and black beans. Wet burrito...very filling and flavorful. It was a wonderful dish.\n\nCeviche sampler: Came with a different type of tortilla chips...thicker and flaky with some seasoning. The crab-shrimp ceviche was AMAZING and the lemon added a zing to it. Ahi tuna/mango was very good as well, but you really need to mix it in the sauce otherwise it has a slightly fishy smell. The fish ceviche was okay, but rather plain and the oil really threw me off. The sampler as a whole was not bad though.\n\nI think the bf and I found a new restaurant for us to be regulars at! Very relaxing atmosphere, good food at a decent Vegas price....what more can we want? Only thing is that for happy hour, the well drinks (whiskey and coke for instance) comes in a super tiny cup...may not be worth it. 1
+The tortilla soup was more like a mole dip. I sent back my chicken Ceasar salad because something just didn't taste right about it. Cutting my losses. 0
+"Thanks to Anita for reminding me how awful this mall is! I rarely meet a that I cannot find some reason to like. When it comes to this one, I say just pass it up. With so much fabulous shopping to be had at The Fashion Show Mall, The Forum Shops and even The Bellagio's shopping area, you could skip this and go to a spa instead! She is right about the enormous crowds of people here. The walk ways are pretty narrow which makes things worse. The stores are the worst of the worst and the people working in them are miserable. Ooh, I just thought of one thing I could like here.....there is a restaurant owned by IL Fornaio called \""""Canaletto\"""". We ate here once and it was pretty good. Too bad the overall awfulness of the Venetian keeps us away." 0
+UGH...worst mall with so much promise. what made it one star? all the salespeople bugging you literally every 10 yards. seriously now. we had to say NOOOOO about two dozen times. and god forbid you walk past them twice, as they'll harass you again! unbelievable. sure it's one pretty interior with some cool shops, and the gondola rides, and stuff...but I'll never go back. rude rude rude. 0
+The customer service not just sucked, but super sucked. The old granny in cosmetics that ran the register was less than friendly. She was in too much of a hurry trying to get rid of us, so she can gossip with another associate, it just ruined it for me.\n\nThe store is in a great location otherwise, great place to get cold drinks and snacks while on the strip! I was surprised to see a Cafe W in the store, that was a nice touch! 0
+You don't expect much when you go to Wendy's, despite what their commercials tell you however when I ordered the Caesar Salad I couldn't stop laughing, I wish I was joking but it was lettuce, lemon pepper sauce, and one tomato. \n\nThat poor bastard. That lonely tomato. He tried his best to hide under the pile of lettuce but it was no use. What kind of salad has one tomato. I would almost prefer no tomatoes by that point. You couldn't throw in some carrot sticks. I don't even need whole carrots, just some shavings would have been fine.\n\nAt least I got a good laugh for my meal at Wendy's. 0
+"Monday, June 17 th.\n\nHoping to get some ammo to target practice at a discounted price, I was disappointed with Discount Firearms. \nThey cater to tourist wanting to shoot guns. There is no \"""" discount\"""" at this business. You will pay top dollar for any product and the employees will tell you President Obama is the blame. What a B.S. line. A Lie. \nThen when the employee gets your purchase completed, he or she (she in this purchase) won't give you the time of day. It was pitiful. My overall message to future gun and ammo buyers is to shop around. \nHowever, if you have out of state friends or out of country friends, that want to enjoy target practice, they could have some fun with the shooting experience at this attraction. Most of the tourist I saw there were having a good time. \n\nRespectfully Submitted,\n\nBruce" 0
+"Came in to fire the D-Day package consisting of a 1911 .45 pistol, a M2 Carbine, a Thompson sub machine gun, and a Browning 1919 bot fed machine gun for $169. No problems with the pistol. The Thompson would continue to fire several rounds after finger was completely moved away from the trigger. Immediately alerted the range master of the issue and was told, \""""Just hold it down and hold on...\"""" rather then fixing is insanely unsafe weapon. No issue with the M2. When time came for the Browning, we were informed that the belt fed machine gun that is the highlight of the package was not available due to maintenance but might be available in 30 to an hour. We were unwilling to sit around for an indeterminate period waiting and they offered to reduce our package. Which they did by a whopping $21. 25% of the package not available to use and 25% of the package dangerously unfit for service and our package was reduced by only 12% and the gun not takeout of service until our group stated our concerns loudly in front of others.\n\nUnsafe equipment and unavailable equipment combined with customer pricing that will not take those issues into concideration is why I cannot recommend this place to anyone. Try anywhere else." 0
+"I bought a Living Social deal here...and I think everyone else and their mother did too. I spoke with Cherelle, who was super friendly on the phone, and she said my reservation was for 6:15pm. We arrived around 5:30pm and waited and waited and waited! Finally around 6:20pm I asked a man handing out armbands (this is how they categorized you by flight manifest) if maybe somehow I missed my name being called and his response was \""""well, we're a little busy.\"""" Really? OK, I can see that but I have a reservation. He told me I would get called soon. 6:45pm rolls around and I'm ready to leave. I walked up to the woman at the front desk and told her I wanted a refund because I couldn't be waiting around anymore--this was ruining my entire night. We had wanted to see a show after our helicopter ride and hadn't eaten yet, which we assumed we would have plenty of time since Cherelle told me total time there would be an hour. The ride is only 15 minutes for goodness sake! The woman at the desk told me they couldn't refund my money and she checked my reservation--it was at 8pm. At this point I'm boiling mad but trying to keep my cool. I told her I wanted a refund or to be on the next ride out. She assured me that I would be next and that she would give me a free DVD of our flight. OK, at least she offered me something for their royal mistake. However, we weren't called until after 7pm and didn't finish until around 8pm. The actual ride was awesome and if it hadn't been for the fact that my boyfriend was pretty excited about it, I would have just left earlier. We ended up missing the show we wanted to see (this was our last night in town) and just went out to dinner. \nI think this could be a great thing if they were more organized. Over-booking people and making them wait around for three hours just isn't acceptable. There were a lot of aggravated people in the waiting room and I really wouldn't recommend it. For the amount of time you're waiting...just try and get a window seat on your plane ride home. The view of the strip is almost as good as it is in the helicopter." 0
+"I was disappointed in this company. I purchased their package for the strip night tour based on price and length of the flight. There are many vendors and I wish I would have selected another. It turned out that the price was higher than quoted on the internet, because it did not include fuel surcharge, but there was no mention of the fuel surcharge in the \""""Best of Las Vegas Tours.com\"""" description. Also, the BOLVT website said the flight time was 20-25 minutes. When the flight began, the pilot announced it was 10-12 minutes. When I contacted BOLVT with my complaint about the discrepancy, they said it was a typo on their webpage (which they have now corrected). The time it took to get to the facility, wait in the terminal, shuttle to the launch pad and wait for another tour to go before ours, then the extremely short trip of 10 minutes, where I was cramped into a middle seat and couldn't see much of anything, then waiting about a half hour in the shuttle after the trip before they bussed us back to the terminal, was not worth the time and money. \n\nI was very disappointed in the reception and processing in the terminal. The person working at the desk was a brand new employee with no formal training. She was causing a lot of stress with the customers by insisting she needed a \""""voucher\"""" not an email printed confirmation of the reservation. It turned out my name was in the system, but she had me very concerned for a few minutes. Then the surprise extra charge, even though the Heli USA confirmation email said that after my deposit the \""""Total Due at the Terminal is XXX\"""" which included taxes and fees -- that was not true. The total was an additional fuel charge added on. Once my son and I finally were told our reservation had been processed and we could be seated in the terminal, where it was extremely warm and not air conditioned, I was already regretting that I had booked the reservation. The lines were extremely long, and nobody seemed to know what was going on. Someone came out and asked for groups 3 and 4 to go to another room for a safety video, and then I realized that we were not told we were assigned to a group. I had to go back to the front desk to find out what group we were assigned to. \n\nIn the helicopter, they cram 6 people into a tiny cabin space. I think the only people who got to see much were sitting next to the window on the inside that faced the strip. I was in the middle. The person on the other (outside) window would not have been given a good view either direction because we did a circle around the strip. There was a very confusing tutorial about how to work the gadget that controlled the headphones. The music really sucked and needs to be improved. The pilot was boring. A little bit of humor might have helped." 0
+Been to a few ESPN Zones, and this has the best service of them all. \n\nThis place is great if a sports fan, and you want to get your drink on and some pretty good food. 1
+"Well, I went here with my mom, who is a huge sports enthusiast, so she really enjoyed it. There were a ton of TVs and pretty much all the seats have a birdseye view of at least 10 of them, so it was all good. We went kind of early in the day so there weren't many people dining, and for this reason you would think we'd have our food lickety-split. Not so. We waited quite a while for chicken tenders and a burger, i believe, and they weren't even that good when they arrived. i did have a nice potent margarita to get the day going right, but overall food and beverage-wise i was kind of expecting more. service was also somewhat lacking, despite it being early like i said. and i felt strange entering the joint, since when we arrived i guess we interrupted some flirtatious he-ing and she-ing between several employees - so they just gave us these weird blank stares when we asked to be seated. \""""Uh, you are open, aren't you?\""""...... Anyway, we happened to be there during the 08 summer Olympics and you would think some of those events would have been playing on the TVs, but again, not so. They did have like 2 TVs on Olympic footage and the rest on baseball and other miscellany. Now don't get me wrong, I like baseball, but its the freakin Olympics! I was annoyed. AND to top it off, the main reason mom was able to lure me there in the first place is they offer free Wi-Fi. I however was not able to get this wi-fi to work, I don't know if it was due to some configuration or firewall on my laptop or what. But the directions they give to access it were not helpful, nor were any of the employees who acted like they didn't know what an internet was, so be forewarned. I lugged my 17in Vaio all the way from Paris (the hotel, not the city. LOL) and was not particularly pleased when it turned out to be useless and had to be carried BACK to the hotel." 0
+Great place always! When I'm in town we have to stop by. I love seating in the upstairs bar. But be prepare to spend some money example my Husband & I $100 tops. 1
+I spent 2 nights 3 days in this hotel in my visit. Here's my breakdown:\n- wifi internet is indeed free of charge, but ut is at 1 mb/s. Meaning you have to spend about a minute to open facebook. I ended up using my data plan instead.\n- room and bathroom walls look like it is an 18th century place, no it is not historic, it is old and cracked.\n- bathroom is tiny.\n- they will barely give you shampoo. I am a man with almost no hair and one bottle barely get me through a good shower. I wonder what would be the case for women with longer hair.\n- breakfast is limited like all other hotels I have been to, but I was honored to have egg shells in my scarmbeled egg on two consecutive days. Am I lucky or is it a standard in the scrambled eggs! !!\n- price wise, you can go to the fanciest hotel and casino on the strip for the same money.\nSimply put. I am extremely disappointed with Mariott that this will be the last time I ever use them. 0
+"Wouldn't go back to this hotel. I love dogs and animals just as much as anybody but I don't want dog hairs on the bathroom floor! The front desk says they charge $100 for people with dogs because they do a special clean up after the pet leaves. Well they must've missed my room! It's really an uncomfortable stay when you have to put \""""sheets\"""" on the sofa and chairs because you don't want someone's pet hair all over you! Residence Inn you should make sure the housekeeper does that \""""$100\"""" clean up!" 0
+The store is well organized & pretty quiet when I was there. This place has a good selection of shoes, g-strings, etc. It was my first time in there so I spent a lot of time looking at everything (they have a ton of stuff) & the girl behind the counter was patient and helpful. Probably my new favorite store of this kind. :) 1
+I was in Vegas and of course i had to visit this location. I'm never seen such a fine variety of the high-end athletic gear. There was basically everything you would need and in many different colors too. I am probably describing any other Niketown, but there are little exhibits you can look at throughout the store (They had some of the latest pro combat football uniforms of various schools in glass displays if you're a big college football fan like me). You will love going here esp. if you're an Oregon football, Lebron, or Kevin Durant fan. 1
+So I will upgrade my review of the store just because the store itself is kinda cool and fun to browse through. I still havent broke down and bought an iPhone or iPad, but maybe, just maybe sometime soon. Although I'm still waiting for the big announcement of the iPlug 5g cerebral cortex implant with internal cornea heads up display. Come on Steve, get on it, I really hate having to use my hands when I talk or text. 1
+"I am going to state upfront that I have rated the Genius Bar with 2 stars because the person assisting with getting people appointments, and getting people to their appointments couldn't even make eye contact with us when we were speaking with him to attempt to get an appointment. I guess I realize that you are a genius (supposedly) but this is not the place to play out your brooding. It is a customer service gig..... so I would suggest either getting your head outta the tablet surfing Apple Store internet and get some people skills.\n\nOK, rant complete. On to the Genius Bar... the technician that helped us was knowledgeable, and resolved my \""""temperamental\"""" iPhone If-you-don't-turn-me-off-every-few-days-or-so-I'll-turn-myself-off-and-lock-you-out-for-HOURS tantrum. However, following in the steps of the Genius Bar Host, she wasn't very friendly either. She kinda spoke to me like Help Desk technicians speak to people who shouldn't be using computers that call them with stupid questions like \""""My computer wont come on\""""\nTechnician: Did you turn it on?\nCustomer: Oh.... no I guess I didn't. \nWell, I am not a computer idiot but there are ALOT of things about iPhones that elude me; and many others from what I have googled. So to treat the people that have come to you for your unattainable knowledge (outside of the new hire training course) like rocks isn't very pleasant.\nThank you so much Apple Genius for restoring my iPhone child to its ordinary operating behavior but maybe next time we could get a smile or giggle outta ya?" 0
+"Worst Apple Store Ever. (If you're an American)\n\nThis is a store that is frequently visited by Las Vegas foreign tourists. I'm not slamming anyone for pointing that out, but it is a major factor in why this is such a different store than the rest. The employees simply don't care or try. You walk in and there is NOBODY that will greet you, and thats because they know they'll make their sales regardless of their efforts. The \""""tourists\"""" are going to buy no matter what and they know it so the employee (and management) effort is minimal." 0
+I'm a big kid. I don't gamble and I love games, so I love staying at circus circus. Even when I don't stay at circus circus I end up spending time at the midway anyway trying to win that gigantic spongebob or cookie monster (the cookie monster is currently sitting in my apartment). I also got my razor scooter from circus circus, how awesome is that??\n\nI'll take Fascination (it's one of the midway games) over poker tables any day and it only costs a quarter per game!\n\nThe drawback is that my fiance loves Street Fighter arcades and he'd be glued to one looking for a challenge from another street fighter geek for an hour or so while I wandered around by myself. This is what I saw every time I came back to check on him.\n __ \n ~O \\_/\n K ==O C =|\n /\\ /\\\nHADOUKEN! SONICBOOM!\n\nI have no complaint about the hotel room either because who stays in the hotel room in Vegas?? You're supposed to be out and about anyway. You'll only be in the hotel room to get enough amount of sleep before you go out again. So CC's basic room is enough for me.\nI wouldn't go for the buffet at CC though. Go to one of the more expensive ones such as bellagio or MGM.\n\np.s. Don't you DARE click on that private message link to tell me to grow up!\np.p.s. I KNOW I can't make ascii art worth shit. Shutup. If you play street fighter you'll recognize it. 1
+"Stay here if you plan on losing alot of money and having a cheap hotel will help...this is a horrible hotel!! when I went to the \""""adventure dome\""""...most of the rides were closed...people inside the hotel keeps asking you to buy things or join things every time I walk near the lobby...its crazy..the rooms aren't that bad but they won't change ur sheets unless you put a sign there...oh n this hotel is far from the strip..do not try to walk..take the DEUCE or drive. One of the worst hotels on the strip!" 0
+We chose to go to this hotel since it was dirt cheap and somewhat close to the heart of the strip. We booked at jail like manor rooms with the hope to get an upgrade. My pretty lady slipped the receptionist a $20 and we got upgraded to the new west tower room which was an awesome deal for 3 nights. The room was great, obviously very new with plasma tv nice comfy bed, clean and big bathroom. plus it had a nice view of the strip, I was expecting little kids screaming everywhere I looked but it actually wasn't too bad at all. We went in October so maybe its worse in the summer? The casino was ok, and sports book was tiny but not crowded. The buffet was like a old country buffet so average at best. The carnival games were very fun and we spent many hours wasting dollar after dollar trying to win a 50cent stuffed animal. It was a blast. Say what you will about this place, you get what you pay for. Great place to stay your first time in vegas as I learned. We we will likely go to a hotel closer to the heart of the strip next time, like ti mirage or new york new york. The deuce bus system is a great value but waiting 7-8 minutes between each stop , in front of every freakin hotel gets really annoying and time consuming fast and better to just walk sometimes. 1
+Not my ideal hotel by far. But it was cheap and you definitely do get what you pay for. I don't like kids so I wasn't happy about that either. The room decor is perfect for this place. Tacky as hell! But it was a place to lay my head and it wasn't dirty.\n\nOne plus though was the margarita stand that opened at 10am. Gotta have my breakfast margaritas!! 0
+"We approached Circus Circus with the sole intent of visiting the Horsearound Bar. After getting a footlong at the lovely Slots O' Fun next door, we sauntered over to Circus Circus. The first visual - a woman, bent over the divider wall right out front, hurling chunks, as her friend held her hair. When she was done, she went back inside. Classy. Go OUTSIDE to puke (lure in the patrons) and go back in when you're done. Once inside, it was as expected - full of your average state fair crowd (lowlifes, screaming kids, overweight people with fanny packs and roots.) The ceilings in here are unusually low and there is an overwhelming sense of panic as one makes his or her way through the masses. Built in 1968, I am amazed that it is still standing. Even at the time, it was considered tacky. They used to have real circus animals and one of the games was to throw balls at an elephants' privates to see if he would scream (one would win a prize.) I can't say it has improved much over the years. The facade is scary, the inside is scary...how, in the age of the Wynn, is this place still around? I mean, I love old Vegas and wish that they hadn't torn down the Stardust and the Frontier...but THIS place is beyond grotesque. Thank goodness the Horsearound Bar was open and functional when we got upstairs. That was worth paving our way up the \""""midway.\"""" Highlight - they have a classic \""""dip and dunk\"""" photobooth upstairs for a mere $3!! I have looked high and low for one of these for years. They have two! If you can handle the torture that is Circus Circus, make you way upstairs for a spin on the Horsearound and a photobooth picture." 0
+I have been to Vegas twice in the last 20 days for trade show. The first one the Magic show and the second one Super Zoo. Each time I stayed in a different hotel. \n\nI read up on Circus Circus, and as I was on a budget I thought heck I can do it for 8 hours ( was actually in the room for only 8.5 hours total) The price seemed right... so I thought...\n\nNow Vegas is experiencing over 14% unemployment, at a tax rate of 10.5% which for some reason politicians never understand KILLS BUSINESS. TAXES KILL BUSINESS politicians please read and write this on the chalk board 5 thousand times!\n\nNot only is the tax rate just insane for this place, but the fees hotels sneak in is crazy and have to be driving business away. I know it making this girl think twice before I go again. Heck I might just camp next time that's how bad it is there, I think. \n\nSo back to CC, the actually charge you a fee for having a phone in your room... yes you read that right!! $1 gets you a phone! YIPPEE \nREAD BELOW\n\nThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out: Telephone fee: $1 per room/night. The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.\n\nThe total came to $32.34\nTAX $4.39!!! Just what are you dirt bag politicians doing with our money? Paying to get spanked? Oh that's right lobbyists pay you for them to get spanked and your vote... you just buy the drugs and put it under misc. from you slush funds\n\nBack to CC... sorry get side tracked... The beds if that is what you call them in CC. I really thought they were training me to be in the Circus to lay on a bed of nails or glass. THE SPRINGS in the MATTRESS could be felt, I think there was an 1/8th of fabric between me and the mattress... and I have some padding on my own bones... again I would like to point out that I am a camper, so use to sleeping on the ground. This was sleeping on harsh springy metal! OUCH ALL NIGHT. I tried to sleep on my pillows even!\n\nThe room was pretty decent in being clean and not feeling like I was going to walk away with some skin rash or worse. I think it is a few steps up from being a total loss and that is why they are not remodeling yet.\n\nI do have something positive to say tho. Their staff and security is great. Nice and personable folks. I had to change rooms due to a partying neighbor and they had no problem moving me and having security meet me to show me to my new room and someone bring me the new key card. My car was safe and I felt safe walking around outside.\n\nOf course the security guard looked like he most definitely worked out and was packing a 9mm Smith and Wesson! SEXY!\n\nIf you have to go cheep this is the place I think... if you need a comfortable bed do not go to this place unless you bring you camping mattress as well. 0
+"What a dump!\nThe hotel is overall dirty. The pillowcase looked like someone had walked on it with shoes. We had to get extra sheets also, because the one that was on the bed only covered parts of the matress. \nThere was a long line in front of the front desk most of the time and even a long line for the evelator because many of them did not work. \nWe had a \""""do not disturb\"""" on the door, but the maid was still banging on the door at 11am.\nThe interior is tacky and the unpractical layout forces you to wander around taking mulitple elevators. \nDont stay here if you want to enjoy your stay in Vegas." 0
+Oh god, THIS PLACE. \n\nThis place holds so many fond memories for me during my childhood, what has happened to you my beloved Circus Circus?\n\nPros:\nIt holds a lot of memories for me, as already stated.\nThe Carousel Bar.\nBesides shopping, the Stratosphere Tower rides, the rollercoasters at New York-New York and Sahara and a small arcade here and there, this is pretty much the ONLY thing left for kids on The Strip. \n\nCons:\nThere never seems to be anything new. Not very exciting at all anymore.\nVery low-quality restaurants.\nMiddle-of-nowhere location(not really their fault though, more the fault of stupid entrepreneurs who must blow up everything in sight instead of being resourceful and using what's already there for their project).\nDesperately in need of a remodel.\n\nCircus Circus is one of the few old school places left and one of the only things left for kids. I WOULD love to take my kids here if I ever have any, that is, if it didn't have the potential to make them cry from how rundown it is. Please, you guys need to do SOMETHING. It's not what it used to be at all but it holds too many memories for me to handle it if it were gone forever. 0
+"\""""See her before she blows!, ow wait she already does!\"""" \n\nI went to this hotel because it was the cheapest hotel close enough to the strip at a reasonable price, granted we didn't do alot of investigating before we went here, so that was pretty much our fault. So in the end it boiled down to price and enough available rooms. We checked in after having reserved our room on the drive towards Vegas, upon getting there we were automatically turned off by this hotels overall presence. The parking was confusing and there was no one to guide us through the maze in which we found ourselves driving. Finally we parked in this industrial mall style parking structure and checked in. We were forced t wait as our rooms were being cleaned and 20 mins later we were given our keys and told what elevator to take, apparently our party was split 4 of us were forced into a smoking room (more like smoking floor, it was truly horrific) that was just about soaked in smoke, it was as if the maid had forgot to use air sprays either that or the smoke was so strong the spray didn't even stand a chance. Our other party was on another floor only accessible through its own separate elevator. That alone was a huge inconvenience, we ended up going back and forth several times until we had had enough. We complained and eventually, 1 and a half days into our 3 day weekend, our both party's were placed on the same smoking floor. Apparently non smoking rooms are requested more, as it is a hotel geared more towards those with kids. As if that was not bad enough the view from the room was horrific, all you see is the sad gray roof down below of and the parking garage in the distance. The hallways had missing segments of the ceiling, which showed off the buildings rusting water pipes. Which only deterred us from drinking any of the tap water or from showering in excess. \n\nAs for the amenities, seeing as how I was 20 when I went on this trip I was not allowed to enjoy the gambling experience while in Vegas, therefore I can not really comment on this. However my friends that did end up gambling at the hotel said it was \""""whatevers\"""", the drinks were alittle on the light side and the games just didn't seem \""""lucky\"""". On the opposite end of the casino level lies the \""""The Buffet\"""", now no Vegas hotel would be complete without a Buffet and the Circus Circus is no different however don't go into \""""The Buffet\"""" expecting a 5 star gourmet dining experience, in fact don't even expect a 2 star dining experience. Overall the food choices were varied from American cuisine to Italian to even Mexican, however the quality was about as great as any \""""Home Town Buffet\"""" and if you've ever been to one you know what I mean. The food lacked flavor and was designed for a bland American palate, my friends had to cover their food in salsa and salt just to make it worth eating. If you do decide to eat here go during breakfast as it seems to be when they serve their better prepared options. Yet how difficult is it to scramble an egg and heat up some pre-made sausage, not very I'd assume. \n\nIn the end the Circus Circus is a good hotel to see if your traveling with Children. Its also great if you want to see an old classic before the dynamite is called in. However do not fear when that day does come there are still plenty of great hotels I'd suggest for parents, \""""Mandalay Bay\"""", \""""Excalibur\"""" or \""""Treasure Island\"""" all 3 themed hotels offer afew more options then \""""Circus\"""" and aren't as \""""aged\"""". As for booking plan in advance and seek out promotional offers on-line (found 3 when I got back home, which could have saved us about 112.00 [each room].....darn!) Also always request non smoking rooms close to each other or gathering your party might end up a daily rusense. The buffets okay in the morning and around brunch time but avoid the dinner menu, its your chance to sample what you missed if you would have stayed at the \""""Hard Rock\"""" (GREAT FOOD, awesome adult atmosphere). In the end I CAN NOT recommend this decrepit old building. The whole stay felt very depressing and the staff came off unfriendly and uncaring really. Getting an extra 30 mins to leave our room was a HUGE issue, they wanted to charge for an additional day (on both rooms). If your staying here I'd recommend booking someplace else, this hotel is on its way out the door. Ow and its not even THAT close to the strip, about something like 1-2 miles away. Walking from Circus to Mandalay bay was grueling and in the end we were forced to get a taxi." 0
+"Maybe I hate this hotel because any time we've ever stayed here, it's been across the street in their motel section, not in the main casino hotel..and it's ghetto over there. And even if I were to stay in the main hotel, I still don't like this place. It's junky, clowns - yuck...maybe if you have kids this is the place for you. I'm all about \""""Who cares where you stay in Vegas, you only use your room to sleep in\"""" but I draw the line here. I guess I do care where I stay and that will be anywhere but here." 0
+This has to be the worst casino in Vegas. We wandered in here because it was somewhat close to our hotel and decided to play a few rounds of black jack. We quickly left. The clientele is awful- there were people hitting on 18s like they had never played black jack before. Additionally, the casino was extremely dirty. \n\nI will never be coming back here. There are too many well kept casinos in Vegas that I would rather hang out at. 0
+Well, Vegas can be disappointing! some years back they started promoting it as a place to bring the kids, however they didn't say that after Labor Day the rules change and everything but the casino oh and the restaurants close early....what am I talking about?? Well here's my list: effective today!!?!! Adventuredome (which is why we come here) is open 11am-6pm / the pool here closes at 7 pm and the circus that their known for last performance at 4 pm -- weekends are a little later, but I'm here today! So much for family fun!? If u come to circus circus you have a curfew no matter what your age. Minus all of the stars possible for that!!! You should see all the disappointed families and their children :( 0
+"Worst place ever!!!\n\nI like their arcade but that\""""s about it.\n\nIt was my first time staying here and the only reason I decided to stay here was because they were offering a nice discounts on the rooms. \n\nSo after hanging out at the pool, my friends and I decide to go inside to play at some tables and the arcade. We were having fun and all, then I was walking around and security comes up to me and says that he has to escort/kick me out for wearing a bikini in the casino...umm really??? where the fuck is there a sign posted saying no bikinis???\n\nWith that said...I will NOT stay at this hotel ever again." 0
+I traveled over to Circus Circus to meet up with a friend and checkout the casino. When I say traveled I mean traveled. We stayed at the Tropicana and even though we got on the tram train thing we still had to walk, walk and walk some more before arriving at the Big Top. It looks pretty cool enough on the outside, I mean you have the shiny lights and the Vegas fixings. \nWhen you walk through the doors things change up a bit. I felt like I had walked into an indoor fair grounds. There were kids everywhere. I guess they are the product of what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. \nWe watched one on the Circus acts. The act had a bunch of very bendable men pouncing around in leopard print costumes. The act was really good. That was really about all I liked about the Big Top. \nA visit to Circus Circus was enough for me. I don't think I would want to actually stay. It's so far from all the fun things in Las Vegas. When you leave Circus Circus you feel dirty and you didn't even get to have fun getting dirty. 0
+umm, this place is very colorful. and it looks like it is a lot of fun. i stayed in a really nice room. but this place did not feel... safe i guess you could say. I was sitting down and eating with my family and 3 people got arrested like in 10 min increments one, for hitting his wife, one for stealing something and i don't remember the last one. i would not recommend this hotel to anyone. 0
+"This place is a dump. \n\nI hate to have to be negative but I feel like I should warn people. Here is why.\n\nYou will save money initially, but it costs $25 each way to get to the top of the strip at Mandalay Bay. You figure 2 round trips a day and that's an extra $100/ per day to save a buck and stay at the most disgusting hotel in Vegas. \n\nThe air quality is so horrendous everyday our lungs were wheezing until we could get out into fresh air.\n\nNothing is vacuumed and did I mention it smells like farts and cigarettes everywhere.\n\nThere is nothing around this hotel/ casino except empty abandoned construction sites and homeless drug addict transients.\n\nNone of us felt safe walking to our rooms alone.\n\nThis place should be condemned it is a health code violation.\n\nI could barely see out my window it was sooooo dirty!\n\nThere was a pubic hair on the glass table in our room.\n\nI had to pay 50 cents every time I wanted to lock the safe in my room.\n\nThe buffet is gross and expensive. If you want to eat anything that's descent off you go in a cab for $25 bucks to the top of the strip.\n\nEnding this review on a positive note all the staff were kind of nice, but when I told them that my impression of the hotel was that it was really dumpy and smelled like \""""parmesan cheese cigarette fart pie\"""" they just stared at me and told me they were repainting it soon!??? \n\nSAVE YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR MONEY AND DON'T STAY HERE!!!!!" 0
+visit the free kid shows in the casino...but DO NOT stay in this roach motel. Period.\n\nThe bed sheets have all kind of unmentionable stains and holes. Very musty odor in the room. I am not surprised if they even have bed bugs. Stay AWAY as far as you can.\n\nIf there is negative or 0 start then this hotel needs it badly. 0
+After having wait 45 minutes to check in I finally made it to my room. It was like one of those old run down hotels out in the middle of nowhere! Ice maker was broke, bed was hard and very uncomfortable, buffet was HORRIBLE! I wouldn't stay here again if it was free! 0
+Not a great hotel. 0
+Extremely dirty dirty dirty arcade...\n\nEnough said...\n\nI've never seen such filth inside a place as this.. Gum on controllers of machines, spilled food and drink all over machines, water and spills on floors causing people to trip....\n\nI couldn't get out of here fast enough.\n\nYuck. 0
+"Ive stayed here before and thought at the time that it wasnt too bad for the cost but this time around being Memorial Day weekend I was wrong. I had used Expedia and upon checking in and already being charged for the room they sprung on yet another charge, there resort fees. Funny how that wasnt mentioned from Expedia. We were told that we would be staying in the Manor Lodge. Not in the actual casino but across the street!? Talk about invonvience. Upon entering this building it was so old, run down and outdated along with a \""""musky\"""" smell. Being up for over 24 hours prior all I wanted to do was take a hot shower as soon as I arrived. Bad idea. The bathroom had a layer of dust all over the place, the shower handle actually had mold growing inside and to top it all off the hot water pipes inside the wall were hitting against the wall and making a very loud rattiling. Exiting the bathroom and calling the front desk to complain I actually even noticed the lamp shade on the table was tilted off and hanging. \nWe were moved to the West Tower room with the help of a bellboy which was alot better and what I was used to from my prior visit but my god the smell of smoke is soooo bad! \nThe casino is very old and needs a huge make over. Enough with the small shops selling fake jewlert and colognes. The breakfast buffet is not bad but for $16 thats a big breakfast. Eat as much as you can to last till dinner time. \nAnd be prepared for kid kids and more kids not paying any attention and running everywhere. One kid even runs into me and spills his soad on the floor and says nothing. \nNext time will pay a bit more and stay at a better place than this. Last time for Circus Circus." 0
+Nasty!!! First impressions parking....horrible! No spots, traffic tie ups, small spaces, narrow isles in the garage. My advice if you have to stay here use valet. Its free just have to tip.\n\nLine for check in was long but moved pretty fast. Staff was very nice and friendly. The lobby and hallways are hot. Feels like there's barely any air.\n\nIts an old hotel, really needs updating badly. We're staying in the Skyrise Towers. Room 28713.\n\nOur rooms....disgusting! There's ripping wallpaper, stains on the walls, marks on the door, hair in the mighty small blow dryer. The room is old and outdated. No coffee maker, no fridge, no nothing. \n\nBeds are old, pillows are small only 2 on each bed. I haven't toured the rest of the hotel yet but at this time I just want to leave, its disgusting! The shower was a trickle of water I couldn't even shower properly. Beware also the A/C is LOUD! Works great but I can't hear the TV over it.\n\nThe restaurants and food aren't much better. No Starbucks in the hotel but there is a Krispy Kreme. Bought a milk for my daughters from there along with some donuts to bring back to the room. Donuts were great the milk was bad I just dumped it.\n\nWe did go to the buffet. Awful! Don't waste the money I can get better food going to golden corral. The place was clean but not worth the price go elsewhere.\n\nSpend the extra money elsewhere to get something better I wish I did. Circus Circus is so far away from everything else on the strip you'll have to drive or take a can to get to anything. The monorails don't even go out that far.\n\nOh...don't expect your cell phones to have much signal either most areas even with Verizon I only had 1x if I was lucky.\n\nThe only good thing about this place is adventure dome. Great for the kids lots of rides and games decent price. Mine had a blast. Is come back for the shows and adventure dome but would never stay here again. 0
+Kids everywhere, outdated. There were only 2 women checking in a massive line of people, and then the manager (not sure if that's his position) says that if we check in before 2pm we have to pay an additional $35- I stayed here to save some extra cash and was going to stay at a nicer hotel. Drove all the way from la for a convention show. NOT HAPPY. Do not stay here.\n\nRooms smelled old and like weed. The ONLY PLUS was the sheets, they were nice. 0
+I stayed at west tower, it was ok, rooms smelled great and clean, affordable.\nThe buffet was awful. Next time I will pick another hotel. 0
+This place is gross. The pizzeria is gross, the barista and bagel place are also gross. It smells gross, it looks gross, everything seems to be coated in some sticky sweet bullshit left behind by families of long ago. I'm sure it hasn't had a carpet cleaning in decades. I didn't try any of the other eating spots because the coffee and cinnamon roll I had at Barista were literally the most disgusting things ever. I almost asked for my money back but I didn't even want to talk to them. And NO SOY or almond\nMilk!!!! It's really not too much to ask. Get that shit. Figure out your gross hotel. 0
+I remember back in the 80's, Circus Circus was the place to gamble and stay before the Mirage opened. Now, it's just a complete dump that had a few renovations over the years with the smell of piss as their hotel fragrance.\n\nThis hotel is on the same league as the Excalibur, Luxor, Riviera, and the Quad. Located on the north part of the strip in a bad area, I wouldn't walk outside towards the main part of the strip, (Caesar's Palace, Mirage, Treasure Island, Venetian, the Flamingo Hotel) but if you insist of walking outside at night to gaze in the Vegas lights. Stay with a big group and ladies, carry pepper spray if you're traveling alone. \n\nThe one thing I like about Circus Circus is the price and the cheap eats compared to the strip. Although the casino is not as fancy as the newer hotels, I love playing the clown slots and some of the staff was ok in terms of customer service. The clientele reflects the condition and price of the hotel. Entertainment options like the infamous, Free Circus Acts, the huge arcade, and the Adventure Dome (Formally the Grand Slam Canyon) are what draws me back to Circus Circus. 0
+Love it here. Food is decent. Arcade for kids and Free Circus Acts. All the service here is great.\n\nGood Place Overall \nOnly downside it is away from the nice parts of the Strip 1
+"I stayed in the manors for 2 nights. It was the worst Vegas experience ever. Might as well have stayed at the Travelodge right next door...because they look, feel and sound like a 3rd class motel.\n\nThis \""""hotel\"""" seems like it hasn't been updated since it was built in 1968. I got a callous on my thumb from pushing the awful toilet flusher button. The blankets were covered in suspicious-looking hairs. There was a brown stain I could only hope was chocolate.\n\nIt's at the butt-end of the strip, you have to walk through the main Circus Circus hotel, then past 2 empty lots facing some \""""fancy\"""" shops such as 7-11, Ross and McDonald's. By the time we walked to the Venetian, we were so exhausted we turned back without even gambling." 0
+Outdated remnant from the 70's hostile corporate junk bond takeover of the old mobster Vegas. Circus' is about due for a good taste of its own medicine. Please, someone buy and revamp/demolish this casino?! It has been renovated but never actually updated since the 90's. It's smelly dingy and awkwardly laid out. \n\nThere are many activities for the kids. Most are also outdated. The rooms are cheap. Expecting a Motel 6 rather than a resort type room. I would have to say that this casino, Vegas terms, is embarrassing. To think international visitors come to our town imagining the City Center but get weasel'd here because of the low price. \n\nEmbarrassing. lol 0
+I love this hotel.... Rooms are big and clean, friendly staff , and a very affordable prices ... The neighborhood not so good but o well, public transportation outside of the casino. Overall a nice place to stay while u in vegas. 1
+always order from work. it is good fast and a reasonable price 1
+yummmm i had the best lamb there mmmm the service was fantastically seamless. 1
+Delicious and I pretty much gorged myself on food, from the seafood appetizer platter (delicious, fresh oysters, shrimp, tuna tartare, crab, lobster conveniently de-shelled), bread & olive oil, and NY steak medium rare w/ a truffled potato gratin and sauteed spinach. Don't forget the dessert... Italian donuts, souffle, and little meringue cookies were unbelievable. Wine was superb as was the service. 1
+I can honestly say that this one of the worst food experiances I have had since eating at a Uno's once when I was in hurry. I arrived at Circo with a large group of 11 people which we had a reservation for. We had asked for a table close to the windows so that we could hopefully get a view of the fountains but were seated far away in the center of the restaurant. I cannot blame them for this. I know it can be difficult to accomodate a large group in the prime location so this did not really bother me but it would have been nice.\n\nI am a huge foodie and I have eaten at many places as well as working in the industry for a significant amount of time so I consider myself to be pretty understanding and agreeable when it comes to dining. However, this was unlike anything I have ever seen.\n\nOur party was seated and a cocktail waitress promptly came over with i-pads containing the drink menus. Personally, I find this very odd because we are a table of 11 and obviously the restaurant only has a limited number of these i-pads so she sets down 2 at the table and we have to share and take turns sliding through the electronic pages. Completely STUPID in my opinion.... Just give me a regular drink menu... I can read just the same from paper as I can from an i-pad. So the cocktail server returns a few minutes later ready to take our drink orders. We all nod in response that we are ready to order something from her. She gets through about 4 people before leaving the table. After about 10 minutes she returns with the drinks for the 1st four people (completely ignors us as she rushes to set them down) and then leaves again. We finally had to flag down the server assistant to ask her to return so that the rest of the table could order their drinks too.\n\nWith our drinks finally in hand, we move on to order our meals. This goes pretty smoothly and we promptly get our salad courses. Then the never ending wait begins for our main courses. We waitied an hour and 30 minutes between when our salads were cleared and when we received our entrees. Now, I am very patient and don't mind a wait between courses but this was excessive even by my standards, and the rest of my table was not nearly as understanding and were vocally upset about the wait.\n\nMost of our table ordered the Filet, which seemed mostly okay. Some were slighltly overcooked but that was not the real problem. All of the steaks were served with the nastiest asparagus that I have ever seen. These spears looked like they had been under a heat lamp in the back kitchen for hours. I mean I have seen better looking asparagus at an Outback steakhouse or a buffet line.\n\nDuring out meal there was not 1 instance of any of the waitstaff coming by to check and see if everything was okay and to our liking.....which it certianly was not for nearly our whole table. It was honeslty some of the worst service I have ever had at any restaurant in all my life. The waitstaff was rude and the manager was not willing to even listen to our dismay for the issues with our food.\n\nI would not recommend Circo. There are so many options in Vegas and many of them well worth the price. Try Mortorano's Rao's or Lavo if you are looking for Italian. 0
+SKECHERS ROCK!!! I know these shoes are just a couple of notches from the generic WAL MART, TARGET, KMART and PAYLESS brand shoes but I still love them. They have great styles and they always have all black shoes which is a must have for work. they have width sizing for the freaks of nature like yours truly. I can honestly say that these shoes are the most comfortable shoes ever! They are durable and this is evident from my 14 year old brown mud stompers. If I had to chose between my comfy Skechers and a pair of Air Jordans at the risk of having the same shoes as hospital and dental workers. No contest. Skechers wins!!!! 1
+Totally forgot to Yelp about the Star Trek Experience during my recent trip to Las Vegas. \n\nMy friend and I, both Trek fans, decided to spend the day here. We get there and made our entrance. I do have to say that it was impressive. You could spend hours reading everything in this cool museum filled with all these Star Trek artifacts.\n\nMe, I was snapping pictures on anything related to Star Trek: Voyager. (The best of them all! Na-na na-na boo-boo!)\n\nSo, if everything was great, why the 2 stars? Well! The rides were just not Deaf-friendly. Most shows have scripts ready for Deaf people or at least, provide interpreters. And those that don't provide any kind of accommodations, we'd either get a discount or get our money back. My friend and I suffered through one of the shows (the Borg show), missing out on everything. Although, the 3-D (or rather 4-D) stimulations were interesting.\n\nAfter the show and a look-through the gift shop, we headed back up the front to get our money back, even if it was partial. Oh no, they wouldn't even dare think about refunding our money. They were dead set on the non-refundable policy, regardless of what may come. Even the manager wouldn't even consider our request.\n\nSo, that just left a bitter taste in our mouths of how these people at the Star Trek Experience were not understanding or even willing to listen to our experience. Blah!\n\nFor fun, I suggest you check out the Cirque de Soliel shows... 0
+What I love about concept galleries like Wyland is that it brings you to an entirely different world just as you enter. On one wall were simple drawings of sea creatures like turtles and whales that may not have been so striking at first glance until you look closely and see how meticulous the artist was to details. Sculptures surrounded the gallery, one of which was of a bear. The saleslady, Yuka, pointed out that Wyland carved only 750 copies of the it and sure prices were high (a staggering $1500 for a sculpture smaller than a spalding basketball) but it seemed worth it! Other paintings felt abstract, seemingly mimicking ocean waves and tropical essences.\n\nBy now you might be wondering what the artist stands for and I'll sure as anything tell you that he's doing all his work for a good cause. To an environmental geek like me, knowing that a certain percentage of all the painting's proceeds go toward environmental conservation and protecting ocean wildlife only further magnifies my interest. I consulted Yuka about Wyland's background and she willingly talked me through his past works and experience as a deep sea scubadiver. Some of the whale sculptures were carved in such detail that even texture was emphasized - as with the whales and turtles. \n\nIt was definitely not the last of my visits. Yuka informed me about a meet and greet with Wyland on June 16-17 and till then, I will always think highly of this place and recommend it to anyone who loves art that feels refreshing and alive. 1
+I think it's a reliable mean of transportation here. It's a good idea to commute with monorail when the traffic was jammed. \n\nBut I think cabs, buses and cars are much better when traffic wasn't bad. I bought a 24 bus ticket for $5. And I didn't have to walk long way through hotel to the monorail stations.\n\nAlso renting a car isn't cost much, there are free parking in every hotel here. 0
+$5 one way? What a rip-off unless you're going from one end to the other. MGM to Sahara might be worth that, but no thanks if you're just going from Bally's to Harrah's, or MGM to Bally's. Not enough distance, not fast enough, and the $13 pass is just silly. 0
+If you want to get around the strip quickly this is the best route. Taxis are expensive and take too long. Walking (as I did this trip, SUX!) I definitely enjoy the monorail to zip around town. It is affordable for the all-day and 3-day passes. However, I do suggest staying at a hotel on the strip or you will end up trying to hunt down parking just to get to the monorail, which happened to us this trip. 1
+"The LVM is laughably inconvenient. \n\nI'm sure that logistics and politics played a key role in its development, but trying to \""""save time\"""" by taking this thing is only realistic if you are going from the MGM to the North end of the Strip. In other cases you will spend 15 minutes walking to the back of whatever casino you are in, and another 15 minutes walking back to the strip. \n\nIt would be unbelievably convenient if it went to the airport or Fremont Street, but of course it doesn't. There was talk of it being built to reach Fremont, but the Strip hotels didn't want it and I think government funding was pulled. There's now talk of building it out to the Airport, but the taxi companies don't want it and it'll be a surprise if it goes anywhere." 0
+We were in Las Vegas one week ago, We purchased a one day ticket for $12 each because we were wanting to get from the Wynn area down to the Luxor to pickup tickets for the show that night. We had to walk from the Wynn down to the nearest station (that we were told was) at the Imperial Place......OMG what a long walk in 113 degree temperature. Then the walk through the casino to get to the station. We just missed the monorail so had to wait for the next one.....the platform is hot! The monorail itself is beautiful, smooth, fast....perfect. We got off at MGM (the last stop) and walked and walked and walked again. After picking up our tickets we wanted to go back to the Wynn for the afternoon and decided to take a taxi instead of the monorail. The taxi driver explained that the original idea was to put the monorail right down the middle of the strip but the taxi and shuttle services complained....therefore it ended up behind the hotels. Really that is too bad because we will never use it again and it seems like it is a huge waste of money. 0
+Not bad but not great. So fav Asian on strip spot is still the one in venitian. \n\nGot the BBQ pork soup with wonton. Good stuff if you are trying to shake that hangover. - 2 days in a row and the soup did the trick.. that means not a lot of MSG in there.. hmmm 1
+I'm also surprised at the bad reviews. \n\nMy friends and I ate here for the first night we were in Vegas. We were seated in the back and ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees. I ordered sushi while my friends ordered the family style meal. The service was wonderful. Our waitress was fast, friendly, and courteous. She happily brought us out drink after drink and timed my sushi with my friends' meals perfectly. A few other people assisted her in bringing out plates and each was more courteous then the last. \n\nPortions are gigantic. The food was delicious. The mixed specialty drinks were even more delicious. She even then gave my friend and I who did not order the family style meal free ice cream that was super tasty! \n\nI would have happily eaten here again. 1
+Two of us had dinner here on a fairly quiet evening for the restaurant. The service was friendly but not good. The appetizer of calamari was inedible but we couldn't send it back because the server never checked on us between our appetizer and entree courses. Both of our entrees were very bland and lacking much flavor. I love the Monte Carlo and most of its restaurants but I won't be returning to this one. I'd be better off at Panda Express. 0
+Horrible sushi.... service was fine but will not be back! 0
+I love the fact that they serve dim sum for lunch and dinner, cause who wakes up early enough for breakfast dim sum in Las Vegas? Dim sum was delicious by the way, we tried the chicken chow mein lunch special and it was awesome. The service was ok, come on it's a Chinese restaurant, you expect bad service and no smiles, it's just the way it is. I really do like this place and I'm a bit sad about the other reviews, but I will still make my way here when I'm in LV. 1
+So I'd first like to mention that service was fine (I had to-go anyway) but we all go to restaurants for good food above all. I ordered one item, a soup item, total was $16. \n\nI ordered the Duck Soup and the serving was definitely for one person from the amount I received. the broth was pretty plain, a few stray green onions and a general salt flavor and not really a duck flavor. There were some duck pieces that were all bone pieces with little meat on them, the duck had an ok light flavor but I would enjoy a more savory taste definitely. I didn't like the texture of the noodles, best way I can describe it would be chewing on hair. \n\nIf it didn't cost so much then I'd understand but even inside a casino this is still gouging, especially with the quality... $16 for one serving of duck bone salt soup, bad dragon, bad! 0
+Ate dinner on Monday night 07/22/13. The family enjoy their dinner very much. Had the Chicken chow main, very tasty. Overall everything was good. At this restaurant you can have either Chinese or sushi. Didn't try the sushi this time around. 1
+Lot of bad reviews here. I guess my experiences, yup that's plural, was different. As an Asian, I always look for the hot long noodle soup. Vegas is heaven for that reason, and this place inside the Monte Carlo has the best soup. You get a large bowl, but the quality is what sold me. The broth was delicious. The noodles were chewy goodness. Bok Choy and Won Tons perfect. And I always add in the Crispy Duck. Great flavor. I always get good service, so maybe I was lucky. But again, I've been here multiple times and will come back multiple times. 1
+Originally planned to eat at Yusho prior to watching The Blue Man Group but as they weren't yet open when we went (and didn't feel like waiting for it to open because we were hungry), this was our plan B and what a plan B it was. Rather than try to order a couple of entrees, soup and rice and spend over $100 we opted for one of their family dinners which was about $24 a person and included a couple spring rolls and won tons, soup and rice...probably one of the best deals you'll find at any restaurant on the Strip. We opted for Kung Pao chicken and Broccoli beef and considering it was Vegas, we didn't expect huge portions but we were wrong. We got a good portion for both dishes and we actually had trouble finishing it. The Kung Pao chicken, while tasty didn't really have much heat which you kind of expect from anything done Kung Pao style. The Broccoli beef was delicious and full of garlic in every bite which is something that I really enjoyed....the rice was tasty, but not the best fried rice I've ever had which knocks this review down a peg, but otherwise we got a pretty tasty dinner for not a whole ton of money. I'll definitely come back to this place next time I'm in Vegas! 1
+WOW..........all I can say is that the reviews for this restaurant under its original name Inka Chicken were so bad they change the name & took down the worst of the reviews. Bad, Bad, Bad, stay away unless you know the new owner personally, only then you might get good service & not get ignored. Don't be fooled Che Inka is the same place. 0
+The fire alarms go off at all hours of the night. Management does nothing about complaints. Children wander unsupervised ringing doorbells and running away. Bums are frequently seen going through dumpsters onsite. Your neighbors WILL steal any and all mail packages left at your door. And mail boxes are frequently broken into and robbed. 0
+Worst hotel ever. \n\nI stayed this past weekend, and I can honestly say this is the worst place I have ever paid money for. I would rather sleep in my car then endure this wreck again. \n\nNight 1: there was rain and the power went out in the hotel. We stayed in pure darkness without anything but our cell phones giving us light. We had to leave immediately, by the time we came back at 3am, still no power, therefore we had to shower in pitch black darkness, no ac so it was disgustingly hot. I can't believe they refused to refund us anything for such an inconvenience. \n\nDay two: don't expect to enjoy a late night in Vegas because the cleaning lady comes bright and early banging on your door at 9am. We spoke to the front desk and they agreed that we will have our room cleaned later in the day. They never came. Better yet to say, our room was only serviced and cleaned 1 time out of our 4 day stay. \n\nDay 3: the cleaning women doesn't even knock on our door at 9 am. She opens the door and then manages to say housekeeping while she's already inside the room without our permission while we're still laying in bed. \n\nI would never recommend this place ever. Find something better if you really want to enjoy your vacation. I regret staying at this hotel so much 0
+Ok this place does not even deserve a star! But I guess I have to in order to tell you guys to stay away!! Hmm, where should I start?? First of all front office staff is rude and very disrespectful. When my friend and our husbands walked up to the front desk they didn't even smile and it took them forever to give us our room key. They all kind of just stand around and play on their phones. Very sloppy. Also, one of the girls was just staring at both of our husbands right in front of us!! I don't mean like just glancing a couple of times, full on staring!! Kind of creepy and very disrespectful. So I give that office staff two thumbs down. \n\n\n\nOk moving on to the casino part of it. I had an incident in the bathrooms down in the very small, crappy casino. I walked into a stall in the bathroom and as soon as I sat down a GUY walks into it. Yep a MAN walks into the girls bathroom. I stayed quiet because I was pretty scared. He walks into the stall right next to me and starts peeing. He then walks to the sink to wash his hands and for some reason he washed them twice. He then walked over to the towel dispenser (which was right in front of my stall) and peeks through my stall door!! He then throws away his paper towel and peeks in again! This time a little longer. Omg it still gives me the chills even today!! I was shooken up for a while after that. So the Casino and the people are very shady!! \n\nNow to the rooms. The rooms had a pretty cute lay out but our room stunk like mold BADLY!! And the beds were super gross. I had a few bug bites on my legs the next day! \n\n\nThe shuttle service was ridiculous because it only ran until 10. So after that you are screwed and either have to walk back or wait for a cab. They were also late a couple times picking us up. \n\n\nPeople say you get what you pay for but to me, it would be a waste of 1 penny. Sorry guys but this to me is a NO GO!! 0
+WORST HOTEL EVER. \n\nIf there was a prostitute hotel. This would be it. \n\nThere was more problems with this hotel than working things. \n\nThe internet doesn't work, EVER. Thank GOD my phone has hotspot. 0
+I wanted to try something new so we decided to give this place a try. It was such a great experience and a nice change to all the all you can eat places in town. The menu was mouth watering and so was the food. I had the Calypso Shrimp Linguine and the portion was so big that I had it to go. The waiter even added a little hand drawn picture of a sailing boat on top of my to go box which was kind of neat. My hubbie and I had the linguine for lunch the next day. I added green onions, sake and garlic to it and it was delicious! Our drinks were great too. Its not a surprise that this place was packed for a tuesday night. The only downside was the garlic bread. It was a little soggy. In all I think that this is a great place to hang out with friends or your significant other. Can't wait to go back... 1
+love the feeling bahamamamabreezetaculars give me. brings me back to when i lived in hawaoo. mood lightened up with the quickness.\n\ni started off with the layered pina coolada. and best brain freeze i ever had immediately ocurred. amaazing.\n\nto feel like a non fatass i started with the tropical salad w mixed greens and veggies and all that bs.. and the chicken by itself was superbilicious!!\n\nwasnt enough so i ordered my fat ass a burger with extra bacon. bada bing!\n\noh i love the vibe here but i def hate myself after i get out everytime\n\nMUST START: with the layered pina colada\n\nMUST TRY: tropical salad (this by itself is enough for the faint stomached) 1
+I've eaten at this restaurant a couple of times and there food is pretty good overall. I like the theme of the place...makes me feel like I'm on a tropical island. I absolutely love their bathrooms...I feel bathrooms say a lot about a restaurant. They were very clean, nicely decorated, full size doors for every stall, big size stalls, and they have mouth wash with individual cups so you can be minty fresh as you leave.\n\nThe food:\n\nLobster and Shrimp Quesadilla- It was good but I imagined something different so it was tasty but I felt it was missing a bit more flavor. Glad I tried it but I'll probably go with something else next time.\n\nSeafood Chowder- That was delicious, had a good amount of shrimp and vegetables and was creamy, I loved it.\n\nCobb Salad- It was big and came with the usual fixings but I've had better cobb's in my life. \n\nCoconut Shrimp- Mmm...mmm...mmm...a must if you eat at this restaurant. Perfectly fried and packed with flavor.\n\nChocolate Pineapple Cake- I don't like chocolate but I do love pineapple and this dessert called to me. It was warm, rich, and melted in my mouth. I suggest sharing because it's very decadent...I needed a glass of water when I finished. \n\nThey have a large menu so there's something for everyone and they have a good selection of tropical alcoholic drinks. 1
+Our evening didn't start here, my husband and I were out to take my daughter to dinner for her 18th birthday, she decided on Hamada of Japan (DO NOT GO HERE, the service is HORRIBLE). Needless to say we ended up at Bahama Breeze we were seated in the area where there have some steel drums set up and a gentleman playing on them.\n\nWe were greeted by our server Ivan who was awesome...GREAT Lobster and Shrimp Linguine and Cuban Sandwiches...OOOH and the house Pina Colada!!!! 1
+Went here last night with my boyfriend. We are slightly new to Las Vegas and I was really craving a burger..like from Chilies or somewhere like that but we neeeed to be trying new places! I remebered driving by Bahama Breeze and hearing good things about it from people. We sat in the bar and we were gonna order a drink but because it was 106degrees outside...we ended up drinking down lots and lots of water. I went for the portabello/manchanga cheese burger and he went for the Cuban Sandwich which made me happy so we could share. I usually lovve any and most syles of the cuban sandwhich. I skipped fries and went for the black bean soup as my side, which was actually delish; they put a splash of some yummy green salsa on top that made this soup perfect. I did try my boyfreind's fris and they were OK, nothing too special but average and tasty. The burger was good, the mushroom and cheese mix on top was awesome! It was very messy tho and I had to cut it in half of course as my his sandwhich came out cut in half and verrry bit. I enjoyed my sandwhich, I just hate when it falls all apart and is all over the place because then I am not getting the full effect of the flovors together. I was eying his sandwhich and finally took a bite, I was not impressed at all....it was slightly dry and was in need of a special mustard of some kind (honey, spicy..something..), it might of had some mayo on it but it just tasted dry, the bread was OK...it was more of a mixed meat pannini sandwhich if you ask me. He did enjoy it but mainly because he was dipping it in his ranch. I actually brought half of it for lunch to work today, added some honey mustard and it was pretty good. The decore in this place is fun, reminds me of Rain Forest Cafe. I would say it is an affordable, family-friendly place that is OK for the food. Our server was great, no issues there. I did see the happy hour menu and will FOR SURE go in for that some time soon but probably just that...1/2 off apps. and cheap fancy drinks. I think it is only Sun-Thurs though. I am looking forward to hitting the happy hour but think it is more of a family-friendly place with OK food and funky fish/jungle decore. 1
+My family and I really enjoyed our first visit to Bahama Breeze. I have been meaning to try it for some time. We went in on a Saturday afternoon and they were not too busy. The food was pretty good, but the best part of the visit was the staff. When we first walked in, one of the servers walked up to my kids who were looking and the fountain and pulled two pennies out of his own pocket for them to throw into the fountain. When we were first sat it took a couple minutes for our waiter to come to the table and two of the other servers (who had just gotten off) noticed and without us having to ask went and found our server. Our server was also very friendly and did a great job. My family and I will definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future. 1
+"It has been a few years since we have eaten here and were looking forward to our favorite sandwiches for lunch. First let me say, that service here is hit or miss. Sometimes it is fabulous. Other times, horrible. There is no in between. This was a horrible time - waitress would not shut up, did not accept that we did not want alcoholic drinks or appetizers and tried to push them on us, she pulled a menu one of my party was holding and started flipping through it, insisted on telling us the \""""specials\"""" despite we knew what we wanted.... anyway - we were looking forward to the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Portabello Mushroom Sandwich. Both were a disappointment - chicken was like rubber, bread tasted bad (not ciabatta anymore). The portabello sandwich was mashed flat as if someone sat on it and the vegetables were diced small and indistinguishable. More so - for a Saturday lunch it was dead... not the normal for this place. Usually it is busy. Looking out the window we got to watch a drunk/high gentleman purusing the parking lot, and then when we left we were confronted by a man who \""""wanted to ask us questions\"""" and when we refused he started swearing, dropping the f-bomb and being obnoxious. It was very unsettling to our group - family members from seniors down to children. The place has not been kept up - although when we entered there was a young girl cleaning the windows, the table was dirty, the ledge where the plants are was full of dust, the menus had food on them. No reason for that. \n\nThe area this restaurant is in has certainly changed tremendously and as well, other restaurants in the area seemed to have changed hands/chains as well. If you are on the Strip, I would advise you to stay there and eat. It is not worth the taxi ride over there and I certainly would not advise you to walk down there from your hotel. \n\nThis used to be a popular place for lunch for the UNLV crowd, and possibly during the week things are different. But don't waste your time." 0
+Flipping love this place! My husband and I love to take our dogs with us wherever we can. We love that they have good food and cater to our pups. \n\nHuman meal: I've had the Eggs Benedict with Lobster both times we've gone there. Huge chunks of lobster! Love it! My husband had the steak and eggs the first time we went. French toast the second time we went. He said he enjoyed both meals.\n\nDog meal: The best part...the dogs get a burger appetizer! It's so cute! For the main meal, choice of either chicken and rice or filet mignon and rice. Our dogs think they've literally died and gone to heaven! Great place...I'm sure we'll be back at least one more time before it gets too hot.\n\nSide note...if you're looking to come here for dinner...steaks are awesome and you have to try the lobster bisque! 1
+"Oh My Gawd ! Sooo delicious ! This is a Las Vegas Landmark. Old school Vegas entertainers dine there (I always hope to spy one!!) & its so cozy!\n$65.95 for a couple !!!!!!\nHell yes ! We had the 1.5 pound lobster each, salad, garlic bread, baked potato, ear of corn & a BOTTLE of wine. Bargain !\n\nNow for those of you classy folk that have written 1 star reviews of this place.If you are offended by bargains, smoking, or Vegas 1970's style. Get in your Prius, drive your WASP ass down to Green Valley or Town Square. Probably there, someone will give 2 shits about your cardiovascular health & whether your veggies came from Costco or not. Sorry there wasn't a yard boy picking your veggies fresh for you. \n\nThe Staff was superb. Rose was a fantastic waitress. She even cracked my Lobster claws for me...since I'm not real smart like that. She \""""field stripped\"""" them faster than anything Id ever seen. \n\nI'm going to try Pups on the Patio next." 1
+"STAY AWAY FROM HERE AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT (it may.)\n\nIn no particular order, the reasons why:\n\n1) The office staff/management doesn't know what they are doing (i.e. needed to be told what a 'copay' was, doesn't know what a 'deductible' is)\n\n2) Will make you wait well beyond your appt time\n\n3) The lobby stinks\n\n4) The Dr. has no bedside manner to speak of and she isn't up-to-date on her medical knowledge - she told me a condition I had should be \""""cured\"""" based on a medication I take for symptoms; the condition is NOT curable (I double- and triple-fact checked that just to make sure I wasn't posting misinformation here); she also assumed that I had something that made absolutely no sense (and terrified me), so I went for a second opinion two days later, and that (competent) Dr. said he had no idea why she would jump to such a conclusion - he pulled my labs and it was clear she didn't know what she was talking about because I had a completely clean bill of health (Thank God for that other Dr.)\n\n5) During blood draw, their phlebotomist went straight into the tissue in my arm and caused bleeding inside which put me out for a few days and left me with a huge disgusting bruise on my arm (like I'm a junkie or something; see my uploaded pics for proof.) If this has ever happened to you, then you know how painful it is. If it hasn't, you do NOT want to know how painful this is!\n\n6) They said to call Friday for results, then said they didn't have them (OK fine, it happens); then called Monday for the same results at 9 am and they said 'the nurse has left for the day, try tomorrow'; so unprofessional.\n\n7) Sitting in the room, you can hear staff outside in the halls laughing and basically wasting (your and any other patients') time.\n\n8) In the other rooms, I could hear other patients fighting like an episode of Jerry Springer - SO not the environment where you want to be getting medical treatment.\n\nThere are two other terrible reviews of this place that Yelp has hidden for some reason, but they are in line with my experience and apparently with that of the woman who was here in 2010.\n\n*****Do not go here - you've been warned.****" 0
+SO much fun!\nYes, it's expensive, but where else do you get the opportunity to float in a wind tunnel with air being blasted at you at 120mph? The staff are awesome, super energetic and clearly want you to have a good time. \nI would recommend getting the DVD so you can see how you did - the time does flash past too quickly, but the buzz lasted a long time! 1
+So to start things off my husband is Active Duty Air Force and we're required to go through the base hospital for just about everything unless referred elsewhere. Last night I took my daughter to the Base ER and ended up being transferred over to Sunrise Children's hosp because they couldn't give her the care she needed at the base. We arrived by ambulance transfer at SCH and immediately got great care and attention. The staff at Sunrise is amazing and caring and wonderful and if you ever need to have your child in a hospital it's the place to go! Our first nurse Sunny was sweet and kind and really did a great job getting us settled in at 4am. Robin our 2nd nurse was also very kind and sweet and did an amazing job. Dr. Hendrickson who performed my daughter's procedure was beyond accommodating with our million questions and did such a fabulous job. All in all our 24hr stay at Sunrise was nothing less than fantastic and I hope that if in the future my children need hospitalization that Sunrise is where we go!! Thank you to all the wonderful staff that took such great care of my girl!! 1
+This is THE worst excuse for a Chinese buffet I have ever seen. Zero flavor to any of the dishes. Can't believe they are as busy as they where. 0
+If I could give 0 stars I would. This place is not worth a cent of your money, even if you are strapped for cash. McDonalds is better than this place. Food was gross, service sucked, and the place stunk so bad. DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! I'm scared to even know how sanitized this place even is. I could see someone getting sick from the food here. Clean bowls are dirty. Clean plates were dirty. This place is a dump. 0
+just had a bad experience here i'll leave it at that, don't want trash talk the store this is probably my 2nd or 3rd review on yelp so I don't go every single store and trash talk them unless I have a bad experience. maybe the person is having a bad day I can understand nobody is perfect as myself work in customer service, but I have been living in vegas for 4 years and shopping all my life and have never felt so embarrassed as I did in this store. don't know the guys name and don't care, but just will never go to this store that's all. 0
+How to rate a hospital? A relative came in for surgery - they were running behind so he waited an extra 90 minutes before the surgery got underway. And their ICU was full so he waited in recovery for 7 hours before he finally got into the ICU. We spent 12 hours in the surgery waiting room, which was filled with uncomfortable chairs, TVs with no audio, and no windows. Blargh. \n\nThe ICU took good care of him, and he said the food was ok. (The cafeteria food was decent and cheap.)\n\nThe nurses and doctors we interacted with were all wonderful, friendly and professional. And the patient is doing well, thank you. :) 1
+"The staff at this hospital were very rude. I was standing at the window for 10 minutes while one of the nurses were yelling at her employees. Finally minutes later acknowledge that i was standing there. Twice i had nurses say \""""oh it's just a little throat problem.\"""" Until they saw the golfball lump inside my throat. (i was throwing up blood 30 minutes after being discharged.) That was before when i was about to throw up and couldn't get onto the scale and the nurse has said \""""NO THE SCALE IS OVER THERE.\"""" in a very rude manner and i patiently say, \""""look i am sorry i am about to throw up right here\""""..she never made any comment to what i said or told me where i should throw up. so my friend came in to help me because she was worried and the lady yells at her screaming patients only to GET OUT. One of the rudest nurses i've ever encountered. Later i had got prescribed vicodin for my pain in my throat and i let her know that my stomach was very weak that i had history going to the hospital taking that stuff before and she told me that it didn't matter, because whatever else she could give me would be the same way and still prescribed it. I am not taking it for the reason i had explained to her. I will say this time and time again and especially because i am in the nursing field, Nevada health care is horrible and horrible to their patients." 0
+The worst hospital ever. don't go there. Nurses don't care. The ER is a mess. And it gets worse from there. They have no consideration and no compassion. They do like your insurance though. 0
+If this is for Caesar's Palace, GREAT SELECTION. I don't really browse the bags (because everyone thinks they're so boss with them, they're overrated, I go for the luggage) but the bikinis and dresses they had in MY size! Can you believe that? It's bigger than Gucci, but then again, most people want an LV than a GG, especially tourists. I always return. 1
+After gambling, my stomach always wants some kind of soupy, noodle dish. (Does this happen to anyone else?) Of course, it is hard to find GOOD Asian food prepared by Asian folks on the strip. And after eating buffets for a few days, my belly needed some food that tasted like home. This place doubles as a grocery store and a restaurant! And the server's English was very minimal! YAY! The perfect qualities for authentic Japanese food! \n\nWe got the ramen and Japanese meatloaf and both were delicioussssss. We left full and ready to gamble some more! 1
+Go for the atmosphere and to hang with friends to chat over the endless house wine. For whatever reason my friends get a kick out of eating here, so every once in a while we stop by. During my last trip in the middle of last month, a bunch of us stopped in for dinner. \n\nThe food here is just really average. The decor is cool and the location is really popular. If you go, make a reservation and be ready for crowds. \n\nI ordered the Veal Marsala and my veal wasn't the tender cuts of meat that you might expect. Instead it was chewy. Chewy veal?!? Come on... \n\nI do like drinking the endless house red wine out of the Godfather glasses, but that shouldn't be the only reason to go here. 0
+The first time I went I was very satisfied. The second time I went it seemed that the prices had been raised and it just wasn't as good as I remembered it being. The atmosphere is cool, but the menu is kind of pricey considering the service and the food. The best part about it all is the wine carafe that is 'free with dinner' so I don't know if you can really call it free or not. The old guy with the accordion is a really great scam, he pretends he's going to play a whole song for you but never actually finishes one and the proceeds to linger for his tip. The second time I used the 'no eye contact' strategy so that he wouldn't come bothering my table for money. Everyone pretended to be busy or on the phone! 0
+All you can drink house wines are really good! The menu is short and simple, but taste's great. The atmosphere is what really makes this place pop, and I love the little old guy with the accordion! It's a local fav, and easy to find. Parking is limited, so walk from the Flamingo. 1
+The absolute worst Italian food at the most outrageous prices I have ever eaten. I would rather eat at The Italian Garden than here. I had the veal picannte, tough in a horribly thin and weak picannte sauce. My wife had chicken parmesan and it was tough as well. Prices from $21 to $38, this place is way over priced even with the acceptable free white & red wine. The accordian man was cute but an annoyance. This is a tourist trap to be avoided. This food is worse than cafeteria food. 0
+I have gone to this place for years and USED to really love it. I still love the atmosphere, but the food has gone WAY down hill. If your looking for great decor, friendly staff and poor food this is your place.\n\nSeems that they are resting on their fame now only. 0
+I'm 100% Italian-American. I grew up on Italian, home-cooked food, I've spent a month in Italy and literally ate my way through the country, and have an eleven-letter Italian last name that people constantly butcher when they try to pronounce it. It is that experience that prompted me to sign up for Yelp and give Battista's its deserved one star. It was dismal. \n\nThe main reason I am writing this is to dispel myths circling around (from LOCALS no less) that this place is fun and has good Italian food. Neither is true. Though our wait staff was attentive and prompt, the good service we got just didn't outweigh the bad food. \n\nThe decor is kitschy - crap all over the place. The food pricing is way too expensive for iceberg salad, adequate garlic bread and mediocre wine. I ordered a chicken dish and had minestrone. They were both way too salty (a trick used by restaurants to hide poor quality or good-tasting food). And yes, the accordion player was awkward to say the least. \n\nOver-priced, overrated and a tourist trap with a miraculously good reputation. My advice? Go to Maggiano's for GREAT Italian food. Or Olive Garden. Or Buca di Beppo's even. Just please, don't go here. Don't perpetuate the Battista's myth. 0
+SUCKED!!!! it used to be soooo good years ago. The prices are way too high for what you get and on top of that they charge you $10 extra per person if you share a meal. Food was not great tasting either. I used to recommend it but not any more 0
+"http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/battistas-hole-in-the-wall-las-vegas?select=fp3gb-ENJa1b3pi-impq3A\n\nI have a friend who loves this place so much that she is having her wedding reception here. When she found out that we were heading to Las Vegas six weeks ago she insisted we had to check this place out. Attached is a picture of me outside the restaurant. Obviously it was taken before we dined because I am smiling.\n\nFormulaic beyond description! The wait staff have everything down to such a science that there is absolutely no warmth. They bring you free, undrinkable wine and point to the menu on the wall. You order from a handful of traditional and delicious-sounding Italian entrees, ranging in price from about $25.00 to about $50.00. Immediately after ordering they bring a mealy iceberg salad in a wooden bowl, or soup, and some garlic bread which was fine. \n\nI had the chicken parmesan. It was clearly reconstituted, formed, frozen and reheated. I love Italian food and am fond of saying that I have never met a plate of spaghetti I didn't like. I ate one bite of the chicken and tried the spaghetti and pushed it to the side. My husband really tried to eat his spaghetti too but we just couldn't do it. The sauce is weirdly sweet and off-putting. It was just bad and his too, was pushed to the edge of the table. The wait staff are trained or have learned the hard way not to inquire when diners do this because 1) he didn't ask if there was a problem, when clearly there was. He just briskly removed the offending plates, and 2) all they would do all night is have conversations about their bad food..\n\nThe \""""cappuccino\"""" included with my dinner was half Carnation Instant Cocoa and half Folger's Crystals. Again, undrinkable and removed without a word when pushed aside.\n\nThe ambiance is great...red and white tablecloths, pictures of Vegas legends all over the walls (behind my husband), and high wooden booths. I know this place was popular back in the day but clearly things here are not as they once were.\n\nI was legit hungry when we left and grabbed a burger at In and Out...it rocked." 0
+This is an old time Vegas haunt. The food is great and the decorations are awesome. While I love the food my favorite part is the accordion player who has been there for 22 years. It's convenient to the strip so make the trip! 1
+The menu is really limited. The prices are literally insane. Yes, there is free house wine, but that is not free when you have to pay $25 for a plate of spaghetti. Most of the meals were in the $35 range. Not an elegant place, but the atmosphere is a rustic place steeped in history. 0
+Just barely ok. Below average free wine. Food looks like mass prepared in mess hall. It's ok but but not wonderfully by any stretch. Pretty pricey for what it is - IMO. I wouldn't go back nor recommend to any of my friends. Expected so much better. 0
+Whenever I need a dose of Hawaii I can always come here and stock up on all the yummy treats I used to enjoy when I lived there.\nI was just there recently for some wine and of course chocolate covered mac nuts. I had to buy a bag of the sea salted ones a well.\nOh..cant walk past the guava jelly without grabbing that as well!\nThese stores are everywhere in Hawaii and I am glad there are a few here. 1
+Great ice cream however service was poor. I was number 3 in line and the cashier just wanted to chat with everybody. When my turn came around she told us to hold on as she disappeared into the back for a couple minutes. Upon returning (only employee there), she wasn't too quick and at that point a line formed with 6 more people behind us just as irritated. I know a couple people took pictures of their phone number to call in a verbal complaint. 0
+This was our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in all of Vegas. Unfortunately, we just drove by the other week and they were closed - looks like they have gone out of business. I really hope this is just temporary.\n\nFor now, Merkato is a decent alternative. 1
+I tried Cozymel's on a recommendation from my parents. Living in San Diego, I never go to chain Mexican places - there are just too many other places to try. I was expecting Cozymel's to be okay, nothing great.\n\nWe went for lunch, and I was happy to see a whole page of lunch specials for about $8. Usually, an enchilada combo plate could set you back close to $15 at a Mexican chain. Not here (during lunch at least). \n\nI ordered the taco salad with black beans instead of meat. It came in an enormous flour tortilla shell - tostada style. It was excellent. The ingredients were very fresh, and it had just the right amount of everything. The chips and salsa were also fresh and delicious - no gigantic pieces of cilantro in the salsa, yay! \n\nOthers ordered a seared chicken burrito, tortilla soup, and an enchilada plate. Everyone thought everything was surprisingly good. The service was fine.\n\nSign up for their email list and get $10 off. Cozymel's is great if you're looking for something reasonably priced and healthy-ish (depending on what you order) instead of stuffing yourself at a Vegas buffet! I'd return. 1
+My first (and only) trip to Benihana's served as the reception to a friend's wedding. We had about 25+ people in our party, but they were expecting us, so it wasn't much of a wait. At first we all gathered in a very chill bar at the front entrance. Plenty of chairs and low lighting make it comfortable. We filled up three huge tables. The service took a while, but it was a busy Saturday night and given our huge group, I give it a pass. On to the food.\n\nYou might have heard from your friends, et al about the Benihana's gimmick. After you place an order, a chef comes out to your table and makes it all right in front of you on tabletop grills. Sure enough, that's what happens and the chef's also have a little standup act going to add to the showmanship. It actually made it very fun. Certainly beats sitting around for a half hour for your food. I had the Chicken Hibachi. The early courses include soup and salad (nothing special) and your choice of shrimp or veggies. I went for the shrimp, because I'd never had shrimp before. (I know, I know) To tell you the truth, it was kinda bland. The chicken on the other hand was incredible. Add a little bit of teriyaki and you'll be loving it.\n\nThe pricing is high, but not astronomical. I paid about 30 bucks for my meal, which is among the cheaper items. The specialty alcoholic drinks are overpriced for what you get, so maybe just stick with a coke or beer. The motif of the restaurant is like some Japanese village, with fountains and such all around. All in all, not a bad place to celebrate with friends, or to take a date. 1
+Our Cook was really funny. Dinner was great. Loved the shrimp and steak. Next time gonna go with more people. Benihanas is definetly a place to go with a group. Me and my girl were sitting with total strangers. 1
+I have been to my share of Benihana's and this location was by far the WORST! I went with my family of 6 .The location and the interior was beautiful and convenient but that is where is goes downhill. The food itself is very poor here . The fried rice which is one of my favorite things about eating at a Benihanas was disgusting and of course paying quite a bit on top of everything plus paying for a plate sharing made me have a very dissatisfied dinner ! It made me never want to go to a Benihanas again! 0
+Went here on the 4th and it wasn't too pleasant. They sat us in a tiny confined booth with a family who really wanted space. So by the time we sat down we were really on top of one anthers space. The meal was ok but the friend chicken rice was TERRIBLE! That's our favorite item there and it was the worst thing we've eaten. I noticed they use a huge cube of butter while the other ones I've experienced have the butter softened in a metal bowl. The rice had absolutely no flavor what so ever. The Pina Colada was yummy! Will I eat here again? Nope not at this one. 0
+This is Las Vegas' ghetto mall as everyone has already mentioned. It is located down the street from Sunrise Hospital & UNLV and it is right across from Sierra Vista projects.Tha same old stores in all the malls except they closed KayBEE toys so no toy store anymore. The food court is always changing except McDonald's,Panda Express and Sbarro. I really hate the kiosk operators here always wanting to clean your glasses,shoes,hands or something and then sell you some way overpriced knock-off crap. This mall is kinda small and one story which makes it easy to get through quickly and they have valet but there is NO movie theater, No sitdown restaurants and NO more fountain, they took it out too. The strip malls next door have some nice stores like Circuit City & Best Buy,check them out. 0
+I hate to say it, but this mall is kind of ghetto. The layout is somewhat bizarre, and depending on which side you enter, you'd never know about the other side if you didn't look at a map and just decide to wander. The stores are really nothing special and if you seek high end stores, you're better off hitting the strip. What's really weird is the women's stores in there--they're either plus sizes, clubby looking stuff, or outright hooker uniforms. There is also a Macy's, JC Penny and Sears. Three stores I never buy anything from anyway. There is, however, a Cinnabon, and I LOVE Cinnabon.... 0
+I grew up going to this mall when they actually had stores. Now its more like a swapmeet in there, all these stores with cheap looking clothing. 0
+Typical Gucci store. It offers the same items just like other locations.\n\nThe staffs are professional and the store is clean (as expected). 1
+We have come into this store probably a total of 5 times these past 6 months for either servicing for my man's watch, shopping for his wedding band or christmas shopping for my sister-in-law. We have always been greeted warmly by each associate. They are very helpful in showing us their selection in jewelry and don't at all make us feel pressured to buy anything. Today, we even tried on a few more wedding bands and found one for the fianc\u00e9.\n\nConclusion: Definitely better service and much better selection than the Fred Meyer inside the mall. 1
+I happened to come across Kiesub while trying out the BBQ place next door. When I walked in I was like a kid in a candy store. LED's, hand tools, shrink wrap...the selection in the showroom was quite extensive. They also carried all sorts of transformers. If you've got a need for an AC transformer with specific output...check here. \n\nPricing seems to be slightly towards the higher side...for example I can get 3M electrical tape in all the colors cheaper elsewhere. But sometimes you need it, Amazon isn't fast enough and it's good to know Kiesub exists. I will be back. 1
+A for Ambience.\nA+ for FOOD.\n4,5 stars for the rating but I'm rounding up because I feel like it, and because I can.\n\nThe Risotto..... oh, that damned Risotto, I can't stop thinking about that Risotto. Bursts of flavor... mushrooms, saffron. whatever - a perfect risotto, I think could eat pots full of this stuff for years.\nWe also had a sea bass dish - - flavorful, and cooked perfectly - tender and absolutely fresh. Yum.\n\nTheir fresh mozzarella and tomato was .... well, it was good, but keep in mind that the tomato is baked, and the mozzarella is melted on, unlike the regular fresh mozzie you'd expect. I prefer it the other way, but it tasted good nonetheless.\n\nWe sat out on the patio, eating under the pseudo-but-wonderfully-bright Venice skies, surrounded by gorgeous architecture and statues, not to mention the Italian melodies that floated through the air, assisted by the great acoustics at the Venetian Grand Canal area.... \nWe were on a major timecrunch as we had to leave for the airport in 45 minutes. This was to be the last meal during this particular Vegas trip. We were assured we'd leave in time, we sat down to order, and our server was attentive enough to be good, but also left us alone to eat. The food came out quickly, though I am not sure if this is because we made it clear were in a rush, and it was served percfectly.\n\nWe even had time left for coffee, but as is the case in the whole damned hotel - - the coffee leaves much to be desired. Blech. I swear, I say it again and again, that is the only bad thing about the Venetian. BLECHY COFFEE.\n\nWe were surrounded by people on dates, early dinner meetings, as well as families with many, many children. Canaletto's is one of those places that is appropriate for any age group, for any purpose, however formal or casual.\n\nOh, and the bread... with great olive oil.... ahh.\n\nDid I mention the freakin' RISOTTO???????? Holy smokes........ 1
+Had my wedding reception lunch here. Service was gruff (maybe in effort to make this restaurant seem more authentically Italian) but the food was tasty. They did butcher my wedding cake when it came time to cut it up. Pieces went flying all over the place and the some plates looked like the cake explode all over it. All in all, I am 75% satisfied with this place. If I were paying more attention, and not, you know, so focused on working the room, that percentage number might have been a little bit lower. 1
+This place was, eh, okay...but I probably won't go back. The service was painfully slow and the food was simply average. It wasn't bad, per se, but there are so many amazing restaurants in Vegas, that this one really isn't worth a second shot. 0
+My friends and I were craving Italian food to rid of our Vegas hangover so after looking around the Venetian, we decided on Canaletto because it looked authentic and had many customers. We were directed to a nice table by the window that overlooked the Gondola rides and the Italian singers.\n\nThe setting at Canaletto is casual/formal and ambiance was quite nice. I really liked our waiter because it he was this very jolly and talkative Italian man. He was very quick about bringing us bread and drinks because we were famished. Also, there was only a short wait because our entrees all arrived. Our waiter kept us company throughout dinner and wanted to share a story with us. I don't know whether to be amused or annoyed that he was basically telling a story about how asians lower the costs/prices of everything so that other countries cannot compete in the global market. But anyways, it made for an interesting dinner conversation. \n\nOur entrees were surprising tasteful. I found the menu somewhat hard to navigate through because everything was Italian. They had a wide selection of wines imported from Italy, France and California. Then again, it should be expected since it's Vegas. \n\nMost of us ordered pasta dishes. A couple of dishes that stood out were:\n-Linguine alla Buranella: thin flat pasta with mussels, prawns, scallops and clams seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic and trebbiano wine. It smelled delicious and reminded me of pasta cooked in a bouillabaisse \n-Cannelloni di Pollo: large pasta tubes filled with rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, organic spinach, sundried tomatoes and\nsmoked mozzarella; bechamel and tomato sauces. The cannelloni was baked in a cast iron dish so it was piping hot when served. My friend said this was rich, delicious and worth ordering. \n-Zuppa Di Pesce Alla Chioggiotta. I really like the name because when spoken properly, it sounds really cool. Essentially, it is an italian version of bouillabaisse--seafood stew with scampi, prawns, scallops, clams, mussels and fresh fish fillet. Grilled garlic ciabatta bread comes with it. I thought that this was cooked perfectly--seafood was tender and sweet and the aromatic smell the white wine was just divine. I could have used more bread to soak up the juices. \n\nOverall, dinner at Canaletto was an enjoyable experience. It is a little more expensive than other restaurants for each entree was at least $20. The quality of the meal was one of the better ones I've had at Las Vegas. So if you're ever staying in the Venetian and looking for a place to eat, check it out. My only regret was that our group was too full to order desserts. So if go, save room! Buon appetito! 1
+Canaletto Ristorante The Venetian\n\nMade reservations on OpenTable. com. We dined early because we were going to see some shows.\n\nWe were seated promptly at an outside table on the plaza.\n\nOur waiter Alexande was GREAT. He was very attentive, personable, gave some great recommendations and overall one of the best waiters I have had.\n\nWe ordered a cheese plate. Good selection of cheeses, with grapes, pears and jalape\u00f1o jelly. Just enough for the two of us.\n\nI ordered the Osso Bucco with risotto and we also ordered the tagliatelle with pork.\n\nThe osso bucco was very tender and had good flavor. I would have liked a little more flavor in the sauce but overall it was good. The risotto was excellent. It was saffron and served properly.\n\nThe tagliatelle was good. Excellent flavors. \n\nGood size portions for each serving.\n\nDifferent breads served with olive oil. All were fresh.\n\nThis restaurant is at the Venetian but is run by the IL Fornailo restaurant chain. I think this is a cut above the basic restaurant chain in service and product.\n\nWe will be back.\n\nThis isn't a cheap restaurant at 40.00 pp really not that bad for the quality. 1
+"Never again, despite the nice atmosphere.\n\nMaggiano's across from the Wynn (corner of Fashion Show Drive and Las Vegas Blvd) is nearby and MUCH MUCH BETTER IN EVERY WAY!\n\nCanaletto was my choice for our Valentine's Day dinner. The setting in the faux Venetian square is very nice. We had a late lunch at their bar a few months before, and liked the lunch fare. However, the dinner experience was severely disappointing.\n\n- HORRIBLE reservation service. We were running about 20 minutes late for our 4:30 PM reservation. I called the restaurant 30 minutes before our scheduled reservation and told them we were running about 20 minutes late. I was informed that our reservation would be canceled if we were 15 minutes late. Not a common practice, but it was Valentines Day, so fair enough. I imagined that they were overbooked and trying to squeeze everyone in. We rushed through getting out of the hotel (my lady still finishing up in the taxi). We rushed the taxi driver. We practically ran through the Palazzo. We got there exactly 15 minutes late. The place was EMPTY. Yes- we were RUSHED to get there by the restaurant only to find that we could have just walked up and gotten a table! Needless to say we were not happy, and not a great way to start the evening. IN ADDITION, during the entire 2 hours we were there the restaurant was never more than 50% full! \n\n- \""""OUT\"""" of Dessert. It's Valentines Day. What is one of the favorite treats on this day? Chocolate! For dessert we ordered the Dark Chocolate Mousse. 5 minutes later we were informed that they were \""""out\"""". Keep in mind that this was at 6PM. The restaurant was 40% full and it was early in the evening. Simply NO excuse for this. There were no other chocolate desserts on the menu. We went to Godiva. \n\n- Food was 2 stars. Nothing to write home about. The risotto was over salted. The salmon was over cooked and dry. The calamari was so rubbery and tasteless that it might as well have been tire tread. The rest of the meal was just OK. Definitely more Olive Garden than what you would expect." 0
+Two friends and I headed to Canaletto for happy hour. The hostess rudely told us there was no more room at the 10-seat bar, which was the only place to sit for happy hour, and that we could check back in half an hour, at which point happy hour specials would have been over. Meanwhile, at least 60% of the restaurants outdoor seating ALONE was empty. We were turned down and they lost a sale because of it. I will never come back on that basis alone. I don't understand why we couldn't have been seated somewhere else. Absolutely ridiculous. Do not recommend on this count. 0
+Food, service and options were terrible. Just stopped in for desert and coffee. How can you mess up desert and coffee?? Well if you want the worst desert and horrible service, go to caneletto. With so many other options around, I was really disappointed I wasted my time, money and calories at this place. 0
+"Went here for lunch and OMG! was it ever delicious! The octopus appetizer is very good. I also had SEPPIE NERE 22.59\nRisotto with shrimp, scallops and fresh Mediterranean cuttlefish with natural black ink\nIt doesn't look very pretty, but this dish is wonderful and one of the best things I've ever eaten. Highly recommend both of these items. The wait staff was very kind and helpful. We sat in the fake \""""outside\"""" area which was quite lovely. The only annoying part was there were opera type singers close by in the open Venetian mall area that were extremely loud... so loud that we needed earplugs I kid you not! We were so happy when they stopped.\nAlso wanted to point out there is a happy hour that looked really good. There is no mention of it on their website or anywhere... I would have gone to it if I had known since they have some food items half price I believe and drinks at a discount. Will definitely go back to this restaurant every time I return to Vegas... just hope they fire the opera singers! :)" 1
+On the menu, the chef claims that seasoning is the most important part of cooking. Perhaps they should season their overlooked gnocchi. But at least the service is slow, so you're hungry enough to force yourself to eat it when it finally arrives. 0
+Ok $2.50 for a domestic beer & Nathan's hotdog, now that's a deal! This was right behind our hotel and it was my savior last Sat morning. Woke up hung over & hungry, but I didn't want to spend a lot of dough. I had a Bud Lite, not the best beer around but at that price no need to complain. The dog was pretty good, I topped mine with mayo, relish, and mustard. The mustard wasn't that yellow stuff either, sure they had the yellow stuff, but I had the brown mustard with seeds, yum! The bartender was really attentive and really nice. Yes this place is a dive, but the best part is that they actually offer dive prices. This place is full of deals, also on the counter a list of $3 bites, picture attached. Also $3 you can get a Shocktop beer with a Brat cooked in Beer. This place is a gem and will be my place to grab a cheap bite & adult beverage whenever I'm in Vegas. 1
+"The place is nice and not too far from the strip. I enjoyed the appetizer you get with your meals. The miso soup is awesome and the sushi kicks a**. The only thing I didnt like was the katsu bowl I ordered. The taste got really boring but other than that \""""thumbs up\""""" 1
+The restaurant was empty when we went. It was kind of cool, felt like I reserved the whole restaurant for me and my lady. \n\nI am giving this place 2 stars because the food was OK. But the place looks dirty and there was a roach crawling on my seat. 0
+First I want to say I didn't come here by choice. It was my boyfriends fathers birthday so he chose where to eat. I haven't personally been to Hamada in forever but it was exactly how I recalled it. Big, slow, decent food, expensive. \n\nAtmosphere: 4/5 You walk in this place and you feel like your in Japan. I liked the decor a lot of fake plants with a Japanese sand box in the middle (it was actually a rock box but I figured food + kids = dust everywhere). The lighting was very dark it helped disguised the fact they barely had anyone there. I was there about 6:30 prime dinner hours and that place was EMPTY.\n\nSashimi: 3/5 was delicious... fresh big chunks. They better be for the price! For an assorted boat of sashimi was $40 bucks. I basically inhaled it\n\nNigiri: 3/5 Great portions big fish and good amount of rice. I really liked their rice with the nigiri. It was a bit sweeter than most places.\n\nShrimp Tempura Boat: I'm not a fried food type of person but my boyfriends little brother loves Shrimp tempura. I can't give you a good opinion on shrimp tempura because I'm already bias on the friend part. \n\nTeriyaki Chicken Entree: 0/5 I was so surprised how SIMPLE and HORRIBLE this dish was. I literally could've gotten better Teriyaki chicken from PANDA EXPRESS. The presentation was even horrible. A scoop of rice, teriyaki chicken, and edamame \n\nSeaweed Salad: 0/5 What a rip off, this seaweed salad was mostly cucumber salad. They should call is cucumber salad with a dash of seaweed. What a joke.. \n\nService: 5/5 Service was great, your waitresses are really nice and they get into character so well. Dressed in Japanese kimonos \n\nPrice: 0/5 Super expensive $$$$ for 3 1/2 people our bill came close to $300...and I was still hungry after. 0
+I was not too impressed and would like to keep this short and to the point. \n\nLike another Yelper stated...every roll tasted like a California Roll. \n\nMy other issues:\n-rice was warm. When you have fresh fish in sushi, the rice should match. Shouldn't it?\n-Sapporo was even warm. Almost asked for ice\n\nGave the place 2 stars because the service was at least good. Their Yellow Tail Shashimi was good though. With Kazien around the corner, no need to come back here. 0
+"Had a horrible experience here. And it was my first time at Dillard's.\n\nI had purchased something at the Origins counter. The two ladies who helped me were pushy and catty. They made several comments about products I might be interested to get my skin to look better since it looks like I use a lot of foundation. When I told them that I do not wear foundation, rather than apologizing they stared at my face closer and says \""""it looks like you do\"""". Chose to take this as a compliment meaning I had nice skin. I was willing to overlook it because the product (the face serum) was so good, but all in all they could work on their people skills a little more.\n\nGot back the hotel, opened the box to use it- inside the package was a bottle of the serum with all the paint chipped off, and the bottle was empty. This thing was used to the max.\n\nTwo days later I bring it back with the receipt, original packaging, everything. I wind up talking to a manager who I instantly know is going to give me a hard time. She asks me to wait 15 minutes until one of the Origins associates who helped me gets back from lunch.\n\n35 minutes later (I have a show to catch!) I'm waiting at the Origin's counter. A goddess mystery woman from another counter comes over and says she'll do the exchange for me so I don't have to wait.\n\nThe manager does not let her, and then lets me know they can't accept something in this repugnant condition back. She was pretty obvious about what she was insinuating: that I replaced the product I received with an old bottle of mine to try to get a new, free bottle.\n\nI mean, I would've understood if it was just policy holding her back from giving me a new bottle but it was her entire demeanor that was insulting. If she hadn't done everything but accuse me of replacing it, if she had seemed sincere about trying to help me and sorry that I received a piece of absolute crap then I might've been okay with Dillard's.\n\nNo. In the end, the manager spoke to her supervisor who told me to give me an exchange or let me return it for credit back on my card. I returned it because my experience was so unpleasant that I didn't want to give them the business. I'd rather go out of my way to buy the product elsewhere.\n\nAll I can say is that the polite, mystery cosmetics lady and the mean manager's supervisor were the only helpful people I encountered. And my horrible experience at Dillard's influenced my opinion of Origins.\n\nI know that not everyone has this same experience, but as for me I will not be returning to Dillard's." 0
+Dillards offers a great selection of Miss Me jeans, UGG Boots and Throws. I never had a problem with the customer service. The girls are always friendly & offer help. They are on the high end side so if your on a budget definitely wait for a sale :) plus their restroom is the ONLY one I would use inside the Fashion Show Mall. 1
+It's Dillards at the Fashion Show Mall so I thought my experience might be less ghetto than one of the other malls.... Not so much! Let's start with parking. I drive around and waited by two different vehicles people were getting into. The first lady must have fallen asleep once inside the car because there was no movement and no tail lights after the door closed. After a brief eternity, I decided to try again. Two ladies walking to a car. They first open the back of the car and start rifling through some bags. Then they go to the trunk and-more rifling. Then they decide to stop and have a deep conversation outside the car. By this point, I'm fuming but the place is packed, do I wait. Finally, the snot who is the driver of this car starts to escort her friend back to the walkway as if she isn't competent to find her way. Now I'm livid. Finally she walks back to the car and makes a five point turn to exit the space. But I digress....\n\nOnce inside the store, I headed to the ladies' dresses. They had a massive selection....for people size 10 and larger. I did find a dress that I didn't despise but I clearly needed a size larger than I found. Naturally, it was the last one so I decided I'd pick up Spanx and squeeze into this one rather than torture myself any longer. Off to shoes. I'm not a shopping fan so it did not thrill me that here too was a massive selection. I found two pair of shoes that looked perfect. I couldn't seem to get any hello even though employees were just standing around chatting about freeway directions. Finally, a young man did come help me. I received the first pair of shoes but he had yet to bring me the stockings to use for try-ons. I finally gave up on waiting and found them myself. The second pair of shoes were not available in anything other than behemoth size. The first pair was missing rhinestones on BOTH of the $80 shoes. I asked for another pair in my size but, alas, none were available. The young salesman gave a nervous smile and made a comment about small stones and glue not holding. I nearly made a comment about his stones but chose to quit while I was behind. I left the store extremely frustrated by my experience and was just thankful leaving the store was actually pleasant. 0
+"The MOST beautiful hotel. Maybe ever. Staying anywhere else just isn't as fun.\n\nLa Bette (yuck!) has been redone as Tryst, and is quite lovely.\n\nSplurge on a cabana. Don't miss the \""""adult pool\""""... it's hiding on the other side of the casino cabana, if you're lost. Why every pool in Vegas isn't topless-optional is a complete mystery to me." 1
+"I was here for five nights last month for work(convention) and the Wynn is definitely a hotel I will be staying at again. I am a clean/neat freak so for me to say the Wynn met my needs in these areas is very rare. I saw few obnoxious drunks staggering around the casino floor(okay, I might have been one my last night there). Every encounter I had with a staff member was pleasant and you can tell that people are genuinely happy to be working at the Wynn. I've been to plenty of hotels that this isn't the case. The dresses on the cocktail waitresses on the casino floor are probably the shortest I have ever seen, yet... in some way are still classy. The Wynn made sure every woman waitressing can wear the dress well :-)\n\nThe pool was nice but the \""""European\"""" pool did not live up to the hype everyone had made it out to be. Maybe saw two or three topless ladies late afternoon Saturday but they could have done everyone a favor and kept the top on. Overall, this was not a big deal so, blah... The spa on the other hand, incredible! Steam & Dry Sauna, hot tubs... only thing is that I saw two guys in the main hot tub share a quick kiss and I could have gone without seeing that(they didn't do it in front of me but I saw it out of the corner of my eye).\n\nOne thing that I think would make the hotel better. In the rooms, the flat panels are too small and the sound quality sucks. The flat panel in the bathroom serves no viewing purpose and they might as well have a radio in there since all I did was listen to the tv not see it. \n\nAlthough I think the Bellagio has a slight edge over the Wynn, I would definitely recommend the Wynn to anyone who is considering staying there on their visit to Vegas! Oh, make sure to check out the singing frog show... Lowrider... Awesome!" 1
+This hotel is really nice, but it's mostly for the over 40 crowd. The restaurants are great, though. I stayed for 4 nights and could not have been happier with the room accommodations or the friendliness of the staff. \n\nHowever, if you don't take Centrum and you want to go balls out Vegas crazy I recommend the Hard Rock. 1
+The Wynn Las Vegas is hands down one of the top 3 best hotels in Las Vegas. \n\nThis was my second time staying here and man oh man, do they know how to treat their guests. We stayed in a Resort Room which is considered the lowest tier followed by their Tower Suites and Villas. Still, as they say in their ads, Michelangelo took 3 years to complete the Sistine Chapel ceiling, your room took 5! \n\nThe room was approximately 500 sq.ft. but almost half of that was the amazing bathroom. Something about taking a shower with marble floors and walls makes you feel extra squeaky clean. The vanity includes twin sinks, extra thick towels and a lighted make-up mirror so you can see every hair follicle on your face. \n\nOne other thing...their customer service is probably the best I've ever experienced in a hotel. I.e.: when calling for room service, they say your name before every sentence. And every sentence is a question followed by a thank you. They really figured it out. \n\nToo bad I couldn't come home with a Ferrari this time :( 1
+"Damn!.. this guy really know how to make great hotels... and the one with his name on it is freakin' awesome!..\n\nI was lucky to stay here for one comped night and i must say the standard room is great!... it had a 52\"""" lcd flat panel with adjustable wall mount... The most plush pillows I have ever squeezed (ask my about my Wynn pillow story)... and the bed felt so soft... its equivalent to being dipped in vat of cool creamy milk on a warm day... or even better, its like wallowing in a bed of silky smooth rose petals... sigh...\n\nThe amenities are immaculate... the service, ready and willing... and the ambiance, fit for James Bond... if I only had the money to play high end stakes poker, than my stay would have been complete...\n\nThey have a wonderful night waterfall show on an outdoor patio, centralized within the casino outdoors... I didn't have time to explore too much, considering you can just stay at one place in Vegas the whole time, but i would imagine the shopping and pool to be exquisite...\n\nOf course, all this grandeur comes with a pretty penny... Seek your local travel agent for arrangements... come stay at least one night... you wont regret it...\n\nYou'll be leaving with a smile on your face, or at least a grin, when you visit this wonderful hotel by Steve Wynn...\n\n-RR" 1
+i just got back from a 3 night stay at the Wynn during CES. My company used the Wynn's meeting rooms for some of our work events, and we also stayed at the hotel, too. The staff at the Wynn was very courteous, helpful and friendly. \n\nThe resort suite standard room was very nice. The king bed was amazing and super comfortable. My bathroom was huge, with a large tub and a stand-up shower.\n\nThe hotel itself had great restaurants and shopping -- not to mention the CLUBS.. Tryst is a must do!\n\nI really enjoyed my stay here, and I will come back !! 1
+I have died and gone to heaven. I like everything about the Wynn. It's absolutely oozing with good taste. There is a bar in the middle of the casino that is stunning. The restaurants are so unique with yummy smells emanating from every crevice. The Wynn is modern and tasteful. Playful and funky. I don't see why anyone would want to leave! It's absolutely beautiful. And so is Encore. 1
+"Wow, this is the 406th review for Wynn. Am I that far behind when it comes to discovering new places? Haha. This place is definitely a fabulous 5-star hotel, but if you want to stay here and not break the bank, then I suggest going online and bidding for your price. Even for a AAA Five-Diamond award winner, Mobil Five-Star and Michelin Five-Star hotel, I don't think their \""""basic\"""" rooms are worth the average $250/night. Why break the bank for a room that you barely spend time in and then have nothing to spend the rest of the weekend? \n\nThe \""""basic\"""" room at the Wynn is pretty nice, (but not worth $250/night). There are coral colored walls with huge flower prints framed in the rooms. They provide little slippers to wear and lush, Egyptian cotton robes for you in the closet. The bathroom has a spa/tub, shower with sitting area, vanity table and chair and a heated lighted makeup mirror. There's a hair dryer provided, Q-tips, makeup cotton pads, lotion and shampoo/conditioner. The soaps are pretty nice, as they're lemongrass scented. Heyyyy...I think the bath water is chlorinated because no water turns that pretty shade of light blue in the tub. And you smell kind of chlorine-like and dry when you emerge from the tub. Hmm.\n\nThe bed is not too soft but not too firm. All of the pillows are down/or down-like. The 40-45 inch flat screen TV is mounted on the wall, but can rotate a full 90 degrees so you can watch TV in bed. There's a small seating area with a velour yellow love seat in the room, and another desk with a fax, phone and ?wi-fi set up. It's definitely a spacious room. All the rooms at Wynn have floor to ceiling windows and this is a definite plus! Make sure to ask for a non-smoking room, and a room higher than Floor 20 for a good view. I would ask for a golf-course view, since the views facing the Strip/Fashion Show mall seem more noisy with the huge Ipod commercials blaring through your windows. \n\nAnd the rest of the hotel............it's such a beautiful place. Lots of bright red carpets with butterflies on the ground. Tons of mosaics on the walls and all the restaurants have thick, textured drapery. You can tell Wynn has gone one step beyond his Bellagio creation to create a classy establishment. The shopping area is of course, high end, but the sales associates don't give you any attitude even if you're just in there browsing. Overall, 4 stars for the Wynn!" 1
+Meh. I 've experienced better, as yelp would say. Totally unimpressive. I was very excited to stay here. Rooms were small and it is at the end of the strip. I way prefer the Venetian, way bigger rooms, normally same price, and more in the middle of the strip! Wont stay here again. 0
+"This is a review for the Lake of Dreams show.\n\nThe show plays every 30 minutes starting when the sun is down. The website said that it started at 8 pm, so we and a bunch of other people were waiting at 7:45. It gets past 8 and then we're told that it's not gonna happen until 8:30 because there was still some light in the sky. LAME.\n\nSo we came back at 8:30 and the show lasted literally 3 minutes. It was a giant frog that sang \""""What a Wonderful World\"""" on top of the fake waterfall. It was pretty cool, but I was expecting the show to last longer.\n\nThen we came again at 9 to check out the second show (there's 2 different shows each night, we were told), and it BROKE DOWN! There were these two balls that were circling around the pond (kind of boring), and in the middle of the show the lights went out and the song stopped. \n\nThis show definitely cannot compete with the other free shows on the strip. Go see the Bellagio fountains instead." 0
+Seriously. Go across the street to the Palazzo or Venetian.\n\nI stayed at the Palazzo for one night and wanted to try the Wynn because of the reputation, but it pales in comparison.\n\nThe rooms are much smaller, the decor is outdated, the lobby not as open and welcoming.\n\nI got my room refunded and skipped back over to the Palazzo. 0
+REVIEW IS FOR THE CASINO ONLY\n\nIt was a no win situation for us at the Wynn. The slot machines are money hungry man eaters. The only way that you'll get any money from here is if the machine is asking you for a 4 digit pin. The table games minimum are set pretty high, so if you are a serious gambler... bring your cash flow here. 0
+"I wish there were some kind of annual Las Vegas Awards for stuff like \""""best hangover food\"""", \""""worst valet\"""" etc. I would certainly give Wynn the award for \""""best urinal\"""". \n\nWhy doesn't EVERY casino use those urinal absorbtion pads to avoid the (hopefully) occasional splash on your nice suit pants? I know the Hard Rock had them for a while but stopped...travesty. \n\nThank you, Steve Wynn, thank you for providing the best urinals in Vegas!!" 1
+I am certain that the Wynn has jostle potential to disappoint and frankly, the staff has an attitude that suggests that I am luck to be served by them. That said, I have love love loved my two stays here.\n\nRooms are beautiful.\n\nService is attentive, albeit smug.\n\nThe property is well thought out.\n\nI could go without the Steve Wynn infomercial on the large LCD plasma, but. He does have a great vision.\n\nI'd happy stay again... 1
+It's a nice hotel and not crowded like the cheaper ones on the strip. I stayed in their Tower Suites which are supposed to be the high end. It would be more believable if there weren't 10-15min waits for the few elevators available. I would never stay there again for just that reason alone although the horrible attitude encountered at every restaurant and club didn't endear the place to me either. \n\nThe bottom line is that you don't get what you pay for at the Wynn. 0
+When my friends and I first started going to Vegas, we looked around at the different hotels to stay at. My friend was baller enough to spend enough money at the Wynn Casino that he was offered FREE rooms at the Encore. Well a 9 car accident clogged up the freeway on our way up to Vegas where it took a whopping six hours to get to Vegas! We arrived at the Encore to find that none of the free rooms were available and we were being put in the Wynn. No biggie! We proceeded to put our luggage on the cart but our luggage was lost for a good hour. We had packed all sorts of drinks in our luggage and we started the couple hours of our Vegas trip boozeless. It sucked big time! We were even escorted from the Encore to the Wynn. \n\nAnyways after getting our mess sorted out, we were put in the Wynn. We had a great view of the golf course and the night lights of Las Vegas! The room was spacey, even though it was kind of boring. We had an end room so we could make as much noise as we wanted without disturbing people. The phone has the name of the person who booked the room. The Wynn has pretty much everything from shopping to places to eat. Their customer service is top notch as it should be since you're paying a lot of money to stay here. \n\nThe casino is nice and there are a lot of machines with different types of denominations to play in. You can go cheap and place the penny slots (my friend won 35 bucks off a max bet of $1.20) to the more expensive slots. My other friend blew 100 bucks in a matter of 10 minutes at the blackjack tables. I won on Wheel of Fortune with the grand total of $55! I never win! Get their red card so you can accumulate points for rooms, etc. Use your red card when you're in the Wynn and the Encore. 1
+"the scene: las vegas\nthe players: michelle, ryan, scott, natalie, aaron, cameron, haley & maya \nthe occasion: best friends trip, halloween, the SF giants in the world series\nthe mood: euphoric\n\nso i've been to vegas more times than i can count. sometimes up to several times in one calendar year. what can i say, there is no place like this town.... no place.\n\nfor many years now, i've been an extremely satisfied patron of the venetian hotel. when i find something i really love, i stay with it. i'm loyal that way. this particular vegas trip was a last minute soiree though, and i let someone else take the reigns in planning it. well, high fives to cameron. he chose the wynn, and it was a great choice.\n\ni never use this word, but the feeling you get when you walk in their front lobby is, opulence. everything is lush, the design is smooth and flawless. it feels like las vegas, but with more panache. \n\nthis was a very special trip for us. first, this was a vacation with my nearest and dearest friends. my SF gang, my posse, my tribe. my best friends in the world.... (yeah, i know you guys are gonna read this, and i love you fucking hyenas more than life itself) \n\nthis was also halloween weekend AND.... this is a very big AND, the giants were going to be playing games 3. 4 and 5 of the world series while we were there. as natives of san francisco, and all of us die hard giants fans, our schedule would obsessively revolve around these games.\n\ncameron talked us into \""""resort deluxe panoramic view\"""" suites... which means floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the vegas strip. yeah, i've seen it all before, but the view from our rooms just felt extra magical. especially after a few bottles of champagne before heading out for the night... you're all dolled up, the flashing lights glittering below you. it just sets the tone for the whole evening. the rooms were immaculate and offer cozy beds with fancy linens, a separate seating area with couches, a dining room with table, marble-rich bathrooms, remote controls for the lighting and drapes, etc etc etc. the works. service was top notch.\n\nthe rest of the hotel is exactly what you would expect for vegas. nothing is overlooked or spared, down to every snazzy detail. we spent a ton of time gambling in their casino areas, delightfully nursed our hangovers by their pool with our kir royales, partied like frat boys at XS and blush, dined like royalty at bartlotta (my second time there) and crawled back to our rooms at the break of dawn with nothing but an amused smile from the service staff.\n\ncameron got a big, wet sloppy kiss for being such a great party planner. it was a trip i won't soon forget. do i still love the venetian hotel? definitely! will i stay at the wynn again though? absolutely!\n\nviva las vegas baby." 1
+"Cashed in on the Expedia save $300 deal and got a flight from LAX to Vegas and 1-night at the Wynn (+$100 resort credit for food/bev) for $1.63. Yep, you read that correctly...1 dollar, 63 cents.\n\nThe hotel itself wasnt too crowded for holiday season. Check-in was smooth and painless. I was able to check-in at 9AM, even though the listed time is 3PM. Very convenient!\n\nI stayed in a Deluxe Panoramic View room on the \""""59th\"""" floor. Really I think its the 49th since the elevator skips 10 floor numbers. Not sure whats going on there. The rooms are pretty nice and definitely have a luxurious feel. The decor was okay, not really my style. No complaints at all about the room. The room controls are actually pretty cool. Make you you press \""""ALL ON\"""" when you walk into the room. Most reno's on the strip are adding those features.\n\nThe Terrace Pointe Cafe at the Wynn is pretty good. The Sangria was reasonably priced and delicious.The Mahi Mahi Tacos were awesome! Not too filling which was good since we were hitting the buffet later on.\n\nThe Wynn Buffet is one of the best on the strip. I still think the Studio B Buffet at the M Resort Spa Casino in Henderson beats the Wynn's buffet hands down (and its cheaper). Check it out.\n\nThe 24-hour cafe is way overpriced. I got a Turkey/Brie sandwich for $10.50 which was smaller than a Subway 6\"""". I'm glad it was on the Wynn's tab.\n\nMy group showed up to Blush lounge a little late (11, 11:30) and they tried to charge us full price ($30 guys, $20 girls) as hotel guests. Shady..no thanks. We took off and went to club Moon at the Palms and had an great time!\n\nOverall, my stay was great. Free food, free room, free trip! My total at checkout after the resort fee was about $40. However, I probably wouldn't stay here on my next trip. I'll probably checkout the newer properties like Aria and the Cosmopolitan. Props to anyone else that got on that expedia deal!" 1
+"Despite being \""""local\"""" now, I still really enjoy taking \""""staycations\"""" on the Strip. Wynn is at the top of my list for places to spend the night. \n\nThey have some of the best clubs and lounges (Tryst and Blush) on the Strip and the rooms are amazing. The casino itself has a swanky feel that transcends any \""""theme.\""""This place serves as a great retreat when you just want to get away and the service is always great.\n\nThe only possible drawback is that you really do have to pay for all of the above." 1
+Classy! 1
+Gorgeous hotel, we were staying i'n a beautiful suit, and we had great time, treated as Queen & King, great service 1
+"This happened on the morning of September 25th, 2011 around 2am. If you want to be handcuffed, thrown against the wall and the floor behind closed doors and then thrown on the street...then this is the place for you. The gangster Vegas is still alive my friends, it hasn't changed, well at least at the Wynn...maybe they were going for that throwback feel. Here's my story: I contact a promoter by the name of Luis Deleon, super nice guy by the way, he gets my friend and I a table right next to the DJ booth (table 708 or 780) in Tryst at the Wynn. Things are going great we got in right away. Before going in I stop for a second to say hi to the doorman, Ryan, I met him the other day when I went to the sane club 2 nights previous, he was also a nice guy but that's where the niceness stops. So I'm at my table now, I spend 600 dollars on a bottle of vodka and my friend I are having a good time..DJ spider is up on stage doing his thing, working the crowd and mixing an amazing run of tracks!! My friend and I invite this couple up ( Andrew and Jessica) to help us drink all this vodka, we start talking cars and nightlife in Vegas just normal stuff and then we realize...there's no more vodka!!! Let's buy a bottle of Rum, so I drop another 600 dollars on that. The bottle comes and we start drinking and dancing some more. I'm now successfully drunk and getting tired..but the nice thing is that I have a table..my own little area so I sit down and fall asleep, now usually sleeping in a club is a no no, but I have a table and my own area, I should be able to close my eyes for a second, I mean by this time it's only 1:30 in the morning and the club stays open till 5. I still have a good three hours to party. So, I'm awoken by 2 security guards that tell me I have to leave, I say, \""""no, I paid a lot of money to sit here and plus I just but this basically full bottle of Rum\"""". They picked me up forcefully and started pushing me out, I'm resisting a bit but what they did next was way out of line! They handcuffed me, took me to some long hallway where there was no one, pushed me on the ground and against the wall and basically manhandled me, I said, \""""you guys want to beat me up while I'm handcuffed? Take them off and let's do this! Let's make this a fair fight, so first I'm gonna beat you up (I point at one of the 3 security guards there..the one that was the most forceful and aggressive with me) then you, and you over there..I guess you'll end up in the ICU!\"""" now on retrospect I know I shouldn't of said that but I was drunk and just got beat up by three guys in an unfair fight. The first guy I pointed at said, \""""how about I put you on the VIP list at Drais and I'll meet you there when I get off\""""...\""""Sounds good to me!!\"""" he took out his phone and put me on there and said..\""""see you there\"""" they then took me to some door, to off the handcuffs and pushed me out on to the sidewalk. So to sum up things, they basically kicked me out of the club but decided to beat me up first. Thanks tryst! In the morning I woke up with bumps all over my head from where it hit the wall and ground, a black eye, a big bruise on my face, and handcuff bruises because they were on so tight. Basically I wouldn't recommend this place" 0
+"I don't know why everybody likes the Wynn?! We got a room with 2 DOUBLE BEDS on the 40th something floor?!! Everywhere else in Vegas have QUEEN BEDS, and I could not believe my eyes that they actually put 2 doubles in such an upscale fancy place like the Wynn. I mean everything else was great, like the view of the golf course, the room service... but double beds, come on Wynn. Even Flamingo, TI, Harrahs have queen beds! Also the carpet was really dirty, I think it's suppose to be light yellow, ours was yellow and black. AND we had hotel neighbors, a bunch of douchbags guys, saying we were \""""too loud\"""" at 9PM on a Friday night?! Who does that?! It's VEGAS, we came here to party, not sleep at 9PM. Walls are paper thin, we heard our neighbors as they heard us. \n\nSomeone should ask Mr. Wynn why he decided to be shady on the beds and walls when it's such a luxurious hotel. I'm disappointed, I would not book at the Wynn again. \n\nThe hotel was nice, but rooms itself were not worth it." 0
+The room is super nice, spacious, clean, and awesome. I love the staff that works here. Everyone is very calm and friendly, where they are gracious and never in a rush. I love earning the points at the Wynn when playing the slots machine because i will always end up getting free buffets for me and my family. I would recommend any one going here. The view is beautiful and the decor is to die for. You really feel like you are in a calm serene biosphere. Relaxation at its best! 1
+The place was wonderful, don't get me wrong. However, they should improve their cleaning. After staying at this hotel, my friend got huge rashes all over her body and after speaking to the manager, they didn't even show any sympathy. No apology whatsoever. Ultimately, one of the staff came to our room to make an incident report and they never came back with the results which means they didn't do anything about it. Yeah, definitely not coming back here. 0
+Nice lobby with beautiful mosaics in the floor. They definitely spent some serious cash! Awesome light show at night on the huge waterfall (you have to be seated at the bar or the SW Steakhouse restaurant to see it). The employees were all friendly and accommodating. \n\nThe location can be a positive or negative. It is not on the main drag area of the strip (it will take at least 20-30 minutes to walk to where all the action is). 1
+Comfortable rooms. Request a room at a higher floor with panoramic views for a better experience and to hear less noise from the nightclubs. The beds are unbelievably plush. Overall, staff could be friendlier. \n\n The restaurants are great and the food is of very high quality even the buffet. The 24 hour cafe is good but pricey ($ 5.72 for a small cappuccino with tax); $ 4.25 for a croissant; $ 6.00 for a pastry. It adds up real fast so bring lots of dough.\n\nOverall, the Wynn is a very lavish and opulent property. A lot of attention to detail has been paid in the planning and construction of the resort. 1
+Hotel is beautiful and if you want to stay at a place where you will be treated like shit, this is the place for you. I stayed here last year and it took me an hour and a half to check in at what they like to call the VIP check in. Believing it was an isolated instance, I came back this year. I reserved an $800 suite four months ago and it is now 5:00 pm and the room is still not ready. The staff and manager offer no accommodations or apologies and their attitude is that if I don't like paying for a room that I don't get to use, I should stay somewhere else. I assured them that I would on all future stays. 0
+Nice service. Spacious rooms. Kind of on the outskirt of the strip, so it's a bit calmer. Typical hotel. Great prices. Only stayed here for a night, so there's not much to say or complain about. Even though I stayed here over 5 years ago they are still sending me mail. 1
+overall great hotel. Clean rooms, huge pools but most of all awesome buffet! My favorite in Vegas! 1
+Awesome staff, clean, modern furniture. Super comfy beds, immaculate decor. Huge rooms and bathrooms. The casino is pretty steep and you can't find any tables with $25 less minimum bets but I'm sure that's what you will get at all the high end hotels in Vegas. We stayed in a tower suite and were on the 9th floor. The view of the strip was viewable and the window was from floor to ceiling so it was nice once we got the drapes opened. Everything is electronic and you could put on all the lights and open all drapes at the push of a button! Bathroom came with a huge tub and separate tiled shower, two huge sinks with a vanity stool ideal for applying make up. I loved how the toilet was separated by a door so you could get ready while someone taking care of their own business! \nThe Wynn definitely meets all expectations for a 5 star hotel in Vegas, and would recommended anyone to stay here if you're willing to drop some bills. 1
+It's so beeeeyooootiful! I loved it here (and I really, really liked the sheer lotus curtains in our room) and loved how it was close enough to xs to just walk indoors there, but far away enough so you didn't have to hear all the noise if you didn't want to. 1
+"It was thursday 06/12/14 and it was our last day at the Wynn casino before our flight back home the next morning. Right off the top if anyone that reads this knows me you guys know I worked at foxwoods so u know that when it comes to blackjack I know my shit. I think I know a thing or two about how to deal blackjack and what attitude an personality u need to have..u would think especially in Las Vegas that all the dealers are a little more up beat. I ran into a dealer by the the name of STEVE who was an elderly dealer with two gold bracelets on his right wrist and fairly not so nice attitude. I didn't think much of his persona or attitude because frankly he didn't have one and the part that got me pissed off to even say I will NEVER step foot into Wynn again is that he told me I didn't know how to play blackjack. I asked him clearly and asked him to repeat what he said and bluntly he said \""""you do not know how to play blackjack\"""" joking or not joking as a dealer who make most of their money from tips should clearly be fired. It doesn't matter if your are a $10 player or a millionaire whale! You NEVER, NEVER. ever under any circumstance say those word to anyone even if they don't know how to play. So unfortunately because of this one dealer Wynn will no longer be seeing us their. Thank u Mr asian dealer for making this happen it would have been 5 stars now because of u Wynn casino will only be getting 1 star" 0
+Was here for Interbike 2009 and I have to say this place needs some serious work.\n\nFew key highlights:\n-Setting up for the show, we were in grave danger of getting run over by fork lifts speeding around the floor at 30 mph--this seemed to happen when we were breaking the show down as well; the workers seem a bit lax in their regard to safety\n-food is HORRIBLE---for example they want $1.75 for a piece of half-rotten fruit and almost $10 for a crappy salad! don't even try! just sneak in your own or escape somewhere with real food\n-services we ordered for the show (including the operation of a keg) did not go over very smoothly. \n\nthis is just a taste of what you can expect from the Sands convention center. good luck! 0
+This place is so huge (outside look is deceiving). Many halls and little rooms. You really need a map to get around or you'd end up in totally wrong event like I did. \n\nCatching cab is challenging, shuttle train thing is useless unless your destination is near the few stops(yet I can't find the entrance to station often) \n\nThis isn't my fav conventions... 0
+I've been to tons of conventions all over the US; my organization had their most recent annual conference here last month.\n\nIt is a great facility with tons of space, conference and meeting rooms. Additionally it was clean, buuuuuut,\n\nMy problems:\n- The building was clearly designed to stifle cellular communications. Everyone I spoke to was having issues connecting with their wireless devices, regardless of carrier. This made it impossible to use the app that my organization had purchased to communicate meetings and locations. It was so bad that I couldn't even send or receive text messages. And I didn't get my voicemails for the week until I left for the airport. They were more than willing let you pay ridiculous prices for WIFI access.\n- The food was awful. Now I get it, when you are hosting a convention for 6000+ people, there is an economy of scale. However, this stuff was so bad I'm not sure my dog would have eaten it.\n- The staff was just rude. From the brusque impolite way they seated people for meals (someone snapped at me and whistled at someone else!), to the way the staff acted like facists when it came time for snacks.\n- The security did a rotten job of keeping non-attendees out of major events, it happens sometimes, but not the scale that happened at our event.\n- It was hot. As balls. I get it, you're in the desert. We should be happy we are even alive. But it was just stuffy and warm in almost every session. \n\nSo yeah, avoid or be prepared before you come. 0
+count's kustom is another joke just like west coast customs it's about the tv show and the money. was going threw there last year with a 52 suburban i was driving home from arizona, they say on the show there a one stop shop. well anyway i had a timing problem and was close by so i stoped in to see if i could get one of there guys to set the timing. they said the only way they will do any work you have to request it by email then they will decide if they want to do it. ok one stop shop. then they show you the way to the counts collection and you come out at his over priced t-shirt and jacket shop. i still watch the shows, but its all about the money. 0
+Second time in here. Each time I have visited, I have been greeted very pleasantly and welcomed in. I appreciate that, as sometimes with TV show locations, you are looked at as just another fan or tourist. Danny seems to have communicated well to his employees that it really is the public that keeps them going.\n\nAwesome display of vehicles. A number of cars that you see and love on the show are there to see, including the gold and blue custom van that was bought by the guy on the show that built it. Very cool. I guess he still hasn't finished making the payments to Danny yet!! Of course the Shelby and the Caddy and the coffin car are great. The electric car Roly found is a scream. And the bikes are stunning.\n\nNice display of shirts, jewelry and accessories, though I feel they are a bit overpriced.\n\nKoker has done an amazing job in creating a product and show that people love, including me. He appears on TV to be just a great guy, hope to meet him someday when I can get back to Vegas. I'd love to show him the classic car that I own! 1
+We were pleasantly surprised with our experience at Terrible's Hotel. The room rates were very reasonable, the service was good, the staff was friendly, the room was clean, the pillows were soft and awesome, the pool was the perfect temperature, the a/c worked wonderfully, the grounds were nicely landscaped! It was nice to see that Terrible's is a family-friendly hotel. The palm trees next to the pool shed and there was debris in the pool, so it would have been nice if the pool was skimmed more often. My mom, who stayed with us, wants everyone to know that the carpets in the hallways are dirty so they aren't surprised when they see that. That's why we are giving 4 instead of 5 stars. Overall we were very pleased with our experience and will definitely stay here again. 1
+"I came to the Hard Rock Cafe for the first time in my life, totally alone in Vegas, and I hella dig it here. The crowd around the bar are varied and chill, and the bartenders are insanely nurturing. I must have been asked \""""are you all right, honey?\"""" at least 8 times.\n\nThere's a fantasmic-shmastic mixed drink here called the Pickled Tink: raspberry Stoli, pina colada and Grenadine. I had two. Also, their french fries can't be beat." 1
+The worst Salmon I've ever had. The service was garbage. The restaurant was dirty and again... the worst Salmon I've ever had. I've been to my share of Hard Rock Cafe's so, for food, service, cleanliness.. I'll have to give two thumbs down in a 360 rotation. 0
+"What happened to this place?! I used to go here when I was younger and remember it differently.\n\nI got the \""""Goat Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich\"""". It had no flavor. The sandwich was too small for $13.50. It said on the menu it came with a side salad and fries but the server said I could only pick one or the other and I had to pay $2.25 for it I mean what the heck is up with that?. I chose the \""""Smothered Fries\"""" which had bacon and cheese on them. They were OK.\n\nMy man had the \""""10oz Burger\"""" and he said the burger didn't have much flavor as well. The cost for that was $$15.75 and they charged $3.75 for a side on \""""Onion Rings\"""" with it. Way too much money.\n\nWe decided to split a dessert and got the \""""Mini Peanut Butter Pie\"""" and that cost $4.25. I have to say this was the best part of the meal.\n\nOne perk is that if you have a Nevada ID you get 15% off your bill which is cool but when the food isn't so tasty that doesn't seem like much of a perk." 0
+Just dined here a week ago. \n\nSeriously, the best damn ribs you'll ever taste. \n\nMy friends are still talking about the finger lickin' good ribs. 1
+Good God, this was a great breakfast experience! Biscuits & Gravy, potatoes, bacon. I even got a hot chocolate to boot. I thoroughly enjoyed my food. The prices are real cheap and the portions are real big, not to mention awesome greasy spoon fare. My dining companions raved about the steak special and they say the meat is good too. Plus a brewery that has good beer too! You would never know that so much good stuff is in this place. It pays to get off the strip!\n\nWhy the 4 stars instead of the whole she-bang!? One - I could not swap the ham for bacon on the Biscuits & Gravy special plate. Okay, fine. I ordered the items I really wanted separately and the price cost the same as the special. But hey, I wanted the swap. Two - our waitress was not very attentive. It was a busy morning, so I will not go too hard on her, but getting a glass of water and getting plates cleared was just not happening that morning. Oh well.\n\nI will be back, that is for damn sure. Bring on the gravy!!! 1
+I came back to this casino/brewery for an early breakfast and final meal before my early flight to San Diego. \n\nMy lunch experience with the food two days ago were ok, but not great. But I was in a immediate rush and wanted to check out their breakfast. \n\nAt 6:30 am, surprisingly the cafe was packed. But I only had to wait 5-10 minute for a table. Every meal, the cafe has specials. And I had one of the meals, which is the Country Fried Steak Breakfast. For $5.99, I get one thick Chicken Fried Steak smothered with gravy, eggs (cooked any way including scrambled egg whites, in which I got), hash browns and toast (I got toasted Rye). The waitress, who took my order, was nice enough to allow me to take mashed potatoes instead of the hash browns. I got to admit the breakfast was also cheap and a lot better than my lunch. Every items were cooked to perfection. \n\nMy meal: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/EAwh1OmG6t6p3nRaZOW_AA?select=jC8Un2PffaoE5WaRkhY4UA\n\nMy coffee: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/EAwh1OmG6t6p3nRaZOW_AA?select=7YP_jrvB7YJ9zaJhbsOTjw\n\nMy breakfast was a tad over $10.00. \n\nI just found out that the hole-in-the-wall casino is one of the hottest businesses in Las Vegas. The place and meal were ok, for the price. 1
+I love Ellis Island! Then again, i love everything/everyone when I've had one too many. In all seriousness, for $5 you really can't go wrong with the Steak and Eggs special (only offered at certain times- early in the morning or really late at night if i recall correctly). It's quite a hefty portion of food (steak, eggs, home fries, and toast), so come hungry! Just a short taxi ride (or long walk) away from the strip, this is my go to place for late night 4th meal. 1
+On our recent trip to Vegas we decided to try Ellis Island for breakfast because it was closer to the strip then our usual place for steak and eggs. We were prepared for slow service based on the numerous Yelp reviews but since we were not in a hurry I didn't de-star them for being slow. Both of our steaks were overcooked and under seasoned and the eggs were swimming in grease. We were going to send it back but sat there waiting and waiting for a server to walk by. Finally we decided to just eat it, leave and never return. 0
+Forgettable. Baked chicken w/ BBQ, over gravy mash, boring corn, lame salad, I think all good ratings are from the Saturday steak dinner. Only reason I would try again. 0
+"Commenting on the steak and eggs special, Aaron says, \""""Pretttty gooood\""""." 1
+We were advised that their BBQ ribs were to die for. They do them special after 4pm, and we just had to do it. So we did. Frankly, they were adequate. Nothing special. I can think of two places near my home (Phoenix) that are better. Not sure what my friend was thinking.\n\nBut their brew was pretty good.\n\nWe won't make a point of going back, but you could do worse. 0
+Cheap good food 1
+[This review is primarily for the cafe that's inside the casino]\n\nA small and dark casino, which had more of a bar-like atmosphere.\n\nIn the back, there is this small cafe that's open 24hrs; a small diner feel. The service was sub-par; our waitress got one side dish wrong, took a while to get our drinks, and was hard to flag down when we wanted our check. Though this loud (and picky) table behind us was driving me nuts and probably making the waitress' job crazy. The place was cramped, with tables crowded against each other.\n\nOrdered the $7.99 filet steak deal. The meal came with the choice of beer or root beer. When asked if we could substitute the drink, she said no (not without a fee at least). Really? *sigh* Aside from that, great value (also came with side salad and 2 sides). I ordered a Texas burger ($8.99), which only came with one side and no drink, so my meal ended up costing more than the steak meal. It's a large-portioned chili cheeseburger, and was decent enough. Should have got the steak...\n\nA good bang for your buck, foodwise. I was expecting more out of this place though as far as ambiance and service. If you do decide to dine here, sign up for their player's card (other end of the casino) and get $10 in free slot play (for new members only). 0
+"I walked over to this place specifically because of Yelp reviews and it was worth it. \nA cold front had moved through the town and the walk over was cold as a witch's tit, but when I walked in, the place was warm, the booths were old school dark red vinyl and the waiters and waitresses were there to serve you food. \nI like attractive waitresses, but they're usually more busy trying to remember how to play a C chord for their indulgent singer songwriter show that night or where they left their keys after they blacked out the night before. \nThis wait staff was cool. They were there to serve food hot and quick. \n\nHad the chicken fried chicken and it was AWESOME! Huge portions, served piping hot, crisp as can be, came with some good sourdough rolls and delicious mashed potatoes. Oh and really good Root Beer made at the brewery. And the prices made sense. You're not paying 4 more bucks per plate just so you can say it's \""""on the strip\""""\n\nI realllly dig this low key place." 1
+YOU NEED to check out their Ribs & BBQ restaurant here. It's hella yummy & delicious !! The staff is really nice too (don't know if it was because we were Asian too).\n\nWe stumbled upon this place when we were looking for their prime ribs eatery but we were in a hurry so we decided to just eat here. Boy did we make a good decision !!\n\nThe prices here are sooooo inexpensive especially for RIBS in VEGAS !! $14 for a full rack? Hellooooo sweet deal !!\n\nBtw, this restaurant is strictly 21+ and YES they check almost everyone's ID !! We got away with a 18 year old in our group. Shhhh don't tell them !!\n\nThis eatery is small....literally bout 15 tables? We had to wait for like 10 minutes which wasn't so bad. Upon seating, we ALL ordered either the half rack for $9 or the full for $14. I was SUPER starving so I got the full rack.\n\nOMG THE RIBS ARE SO FREAKIN DELICIOUS !! The meat was tender and juicy with the bbq sauce oozing out. yummmm !! The ribs came with corn, bean soup, and coleslaw. ALL FOR $14??? WOW sucha good deal !!\n\nOk ok I must admit we got some favoritism from the staff since we had Filipino friends in our group, and the staff was Filipino too. BUT I did notice they were very nice & accommodating with ALL the guests. We just got something extra special. =P\n\nFor the superb price & high quality of the meat, this place is a bang for your fuck. Oops I mean buck. So come here & be prepare to feast on one of the best ribs you'll ever eat. =) 1
+BBQ was AWESOME! \nWait us usually long, plan about an hour to get seated. They start taking names at 3, opens at 4pm. Seating area is small, booths good for parties of 2-4. 21+ only!\n\nFor Club members 12.99 gets you a rack of ribs, corn on the cob, beans and cole slaw! What could be better! Ribs were meaty! BBQ was great! Micro Brew beers were $2!! Totally worth the wait! Definitely will be back next time I am in town!! 1
+Yes, this may be one of the smokiest places in Vegas but it is also one of the best. My hidden little jewel off of the strip :) The food is cheap and soooo good. Steak is always cooked to order. And the beer ... I am not a beer person but YAY! I cannot go to LV without making a stop here. 1
+"Ellis Island, you are dead to me!\n\nOh Ellis Island, I have been a fan for over 10 years. I have been a loyal customer. I have sung your praises from mountain tops. I brought my friends to enjoy the goodness (or should I say former goodness) of your $7.99 steak dinner. But no more! After the experience I had last night, you are indeed now dead to me and hopefully to all the people who read this review.\n\nEllis Island, I stuck with the even after you continually raised the price of your steak dinner from $4.99 to $5.99 to $6.99 to what it is now $7.99.\n\nEllis Island, I stuck with you despite the increasingly awful service...your employees have no sense of urgency nor do they understand customer service.\n\nEllis Island, I stuck with you even after finding out that your \""""center cut sirloin\"""" is indeed just beef scraps combined with meat glue, rolled up into a loaf and cut into \""""steaks.\""""\n\nBut, after the experience I had last night with your obnoxious, insensitive, offensive, bully of a restaurant manager I will never visit your establishment again.\n\nI arrived on a Monday night at 9:15pm very excited and hungry. I was really looking forward to a \""""steak\"""" dinner. We were unenthusiastically \""""greeted\"""" by a hostess who told us there was a 20 minute wait. Odd, the restaurant was more than half empty...in fact the casino was almost empty. The hostess then directed my attention to a printer paper sign stating the kitchen is being cleaned and anyone who arrives after 9:30 pm will only be able to order off of a limited menu. As we were given a 20 minute wait time I asked the hostess if we would be able to get the steak dinner...she said no. I told her we were there now and if we were seated by 9:30, the supposed cut off time, would we be able to order the steak dinner...she said no. I explained we came specifically for the steak dinner, having walked from the strip, and asked if there was any way we could get the steak dinner...she said no. I then asked to speak to the manager.\n\nAfter a long wait the manager finally arrived...with a security guard. Really, a security guard? Please look at my Yelp picture...do I look like a threat? The manager stood about 2 inches from my face and proceeded to tell me No over and over again. He kept interrupting me when I pointed out his restaurant was empty, that the hostess was specifically giving wait times so that that people would have to order off the limited menu, etc. I told him his manner and policies were completely unacceptable. I finally just asked, \""""Am I going to be able to order a steak dinner?\"""" He got even closer to me and yelled, \""""No!\"""" I then informed him that I would make sure to tell everyone about this terrible experience and he yelled in a close and threatening manner, \""""Don't threaten me!\"""" I told him that I was not threatening, just informing him that this is what is going to happen and this is what happens when people receive horrible customer service like this. We then walked out, while the manager continued to yell at us.\n\nAmazing! I have never had an experience like this. Just an FYI to you my Yelp friends...this is the experience you can expect from Ellis Island. Inferior food, inferior service, all served up to you by a manager who is a bully. Enter at your own risk." 0
+What the hell, yelpers! I thought maybe the power of 4 stars and over 700 reviews could compel me to love this place. But I couldn't get past how amazingly terrible this place was! No matter how heavily intoxicated or hungover you are, eating here will still be a mistake.\n\nNow don't get me wrong, I came in here with a positive attitude. Who wouldn't be excited for a legit meal that would cost me less than $10 especially in Vegas! So we wait about 45 minutes before we're finally seated. While walking through the restaurant to the back portion (to fit all 12 of us), I noticed half of the place was empty. So I was unsure as to why we waited 45 minutes for a table. Nevertheless, I brushed that aside, retaining my hope and ready for my 4 star meal. We all ordered the steak special. Simple right? Well no, because we waited an hour and a half for all our food. We were starving at this point. And when the food finally came, I just wanted to eat. Except, my knife could barely cut through my steak. It was so well done that the slab of meat on my plate was just hot rubber. I managed to eat half of my meal because I needed something to just keep my stomach as ease. But I was definitely not satisfied. Come to think of it, I don't think anyone at our table was happy with their meal. Some of my friends even went over the gas station next door to buy a bag of chips because of the emptiness Ellis Island left us with.\n\nWhat's terrible here? The service, the food, the wait, the food. Just disappointed all around. But hey, have another star Ellis Island for being such an affordable place for people to come eat and gamble. Just don't expect me to come around again. 0
+$2 big microbrew beers! Decent bbq spare ribs. Excellent sides of baked beans and cole slaw. I ordered the combo ribs and chicken and the chicken was not very good. But the ribs are great. Corn on the cob was just ok. Service was excellent. Everything here is cheap with your players card. Great food and drink value. 1
+what a find this place was , had the steak special thats not on the menu someone just told me to ask for it . Really really nice and only seven dollers we called in a few times after that .the true yorkshireman coming out of me.get it darn thee neck.. 1
+Just finished the steak and eggs breakfast. You can't beat it for value. I'll be coming here every time I'm in Vegas. 1
+"On the menus it said \""""best brewery in Nevada by the Nevada Brewing Association\"""" or something similar. I believe it, the Heff was amazing! \n\nThe rest of the food was 5 stars as well, only overall the atmosphere was meh and casino-y. \n\nOur group ordered the no-carb chicken, fish and chips (2), a side of baked potato, and two sides of coleslaw. Every single dish was top quality, as good as the best of any you've had. Baked potato was perfectly cooked, and the others' dishes were large-portioned and delicious. Everyone was sharing. \n\nEven the waitress was super friendly and didn't talk too much, she seemed experienced and no-fuss. \n\nThe only downside was that we walked from the Strip, and it was farther than it seemed!!" 1
+An hour and a half wait to be seated for mediocre food. I don't think so. Not happening in this lifetime. 0
+Hands down best chicken fried steak I've ever had in my life - you also can't beat the portion size and the price. $7.99 for the best breakfast ever. $2.25 huge beers. The waitress was extremely friendly and personable. I would definitely eat here again! 1
+Ellis island is a hidden gem of Las Vegas. Sure you might pull up and think to yourself, do I really want to go in? And the answer is yes, yes you do. \n\nI have frequented EI for years and I have yet to have a bad experience. The food is always on point. Nothing fancy, just good food at great prices. My favorite items on the menu include the chicken fried chicken, the Caesar salad (homemade dressing), the chicken Parmesan, and the breakfast special. You won't find a more solid place that is open 24 hours a day, especially at that price! You won't be disappointed! 1
+Best prime rib for reasonable price. They brew beer in house, very tasty\nSmall casino , you might come across some shady people but who cares as long as you mind your business. \nGarage parking is bit crazy ... narrow turns . \nJust one rest room for whole casino floor , you need to do some across the floor.\nNot super clean but bearable . 1
+This place has been a personal family tradition for over 40 years. From the days when you could order their 'steak that's not on the menu' for under $9.00, to the raved BBQ Baby Back Ribs, to their NY pizza joint. The food is abundant, inexpensive, and good. 'The place for the locals', the payouts are great, and the vibe is kickback from the craziness hoopla from the Strip. Their legendary karaoke room has been around longer than the fad itself. A strong recommend for any tourist who.wants something other than the Strip. 1
+Great prices on great food, but you'll have to be patient and wait for your food like everyone else. \n\nStaff is really kind and approachable. \n\nMake sure you search for coupons prior. \n\nNot a good place for kids because it's infested with smoke. \n\nParking is okay. 1
+I opened a door and saw some Pete's Wicked in there in December '11. Pete's hadn't been made since March '11, so I wanted to see if there was a date code on the bottle. Two bottles fell and broke, and the dick proprietor charged me for the whole six-pack for beer I wouldn't drink anyway because he doesn't care how long beer sits on his shelf even though only two of the six bottles broke. \nI agree with Maria--people not friendly or helpful. Rude and insulting is more like it in my experience. Alen is right too. The selection is poor. 0
+Everything about this place was just so-so including the service. Nothing was really bad but nothing stands out. Had decent lamb vindaloo (asked for extra spicy but not so spicy), chickent tikka masala, malai kofta and a couple different naans- which weren't that great. \n\nStill looking for a good cheap-eats Indian in Vegas. This place is a little pricey though not as ridiculously overpriced as Gaylords.\n\nIf your craving decent Indian food and not afraid to spend a couple bucks then this place should fit the bill. 0
+They illegaly isolated us from the main dining room because of my service dog. They put us in a large empty banquet room that had the AC and music blasting at uncomfortable levels, both of which are triggers to my medical condition. \n\nWhen we asked why we were isolated from the other customers we were told it was an order from the boss. When I informed them that this was illegal as per ADA and state law they eventually moved us to the main dining room with the other customers, but were not apologetic about it. \n\nThe prices were pretty high too. I would not go back here. 0
+My wife and I have tried only the lunch buffet, since they do not serve from the menu during lunch.\n\nMaybe I have been spoiled by the excellent Indian food in and around San Francisco, i.e. Pakwan, Shalimar, and others. At any rate the food at Ghandi is mediocre and overpriced: $11.99 for the lunch buffet, loaded with bland vegetarian dishes and a few chicken-scrap entrees.\n\nOh, well, I may try another Indian restaurant in Las Vegas, though I may just wait until the next time I'm in San Francisco. 0
+"What happened here??\n\nWhen I was here for dinner a little over a year ago, the buffet (the matter paneer in particular) was fan-flippin-tastic. Service was great, the food was amazing, and I swore an oath to myself that I would somehow come back here.\n\nI was in Vegas with my fianc\u00e9 this past weekend and, even though he's not big on Indian food, I talked him into having dinner here because of how good it was.\n\nWomp Womp.\n\nDid they change ownership?? There's no such thing as a dinner buffet anymore. \""""Well, I can't eat embarrassing amounts at the buffet, but at least I can order the matter paneer off the menu,\"""" I thought. There was one nice host/busser, one food runner, and one disinterested waiter, which got to be a problem as the dinner crowd picked up. The naan was sub-par; more burnt air bubbles than anything. My beloved matter paneer was totally different. It wasn't bad. Actually, it was pretty decent, but nowhere near as good as it used to be. We sat at the table, done eating, plates cleared, for a loooong time before I was able to practically tackle the waiter to get our check.\n\nHad I never been here before, this would have been a 2.5-rounded-up-to-3-stars-to-be-generous experience. But knowing what was and what could have been, this mostly left me disappointed and apologizing to my fianc\u00e9 for misleading him." 0
+Gandhi is awesome. Please don't take my word for it, go try their fish tikka and fish pakora and I bet you you'll fall in love with it. This comes from a foodie who loves authentic fish! 1
+I absolutely love this seedy and cheap little appendage of Circus Circus. This is the first place I gambled once I hit 21 and it was a blast. Cheap tables, cheap slots, and surprisingly good drink service. Roulette was my favorite and I made about $30 bucks (not bad considering the $2 buy-in). 1
+What the hell is this place - the Circus Circus Annex? \nThere was literally not one thing in this place that would have caused me to break my stride as I sauntered in one door and ran out the other. Not the loose video poker which normally stops me dead in my tracks, not the $3 blackjack and definitely not the giant hot dogs.\nCall me a snooty bitch, go ahead, I can take it. 0
+First, let me say that this place used to be the bomb. Dirty folks that are so ugly and cracked out that you feel like you were the starting quarterback in the Superbowl, even after you just dump $3k at the Wynn. \n\nThis is the place to come when you feel like taking over a shitty $.25 craps table and making stupid bets on snake-eyes, while pissing of the shitty dealers. \n\nSince Circus Circus bought this place, its gone downhill. Probably still worth 10 minutes of your time though. 0
+Well the place is kinda run down and there was a large hole in the vinyl of my seat, but thats not why they got one star. They got one star because my plate was filthy with dried on food. I got the chicken fried steak with broccoli and mashed p. There should be nothing RED on my plate, yet there was dried on marinara (obviously made it through the dish wash machine)....so I spent a few minutes deciding what to do and I move the chicken and there is more dried on food. This was OBVIOUS AND LARGE, I mean how do you pick up a plate to put food on it and NOT NOTICE BRIGHT RED DRIED ON FILTH??? so I set my plate aside and watch my GF eat. I dont want the food replaced, this has turned my stomach. The waiter comes and takes my plate and assures me it will be taken care of, then the bill comes and nothing is comped except the plate WHICH I DID NOT EAT A BITE FROM. When someone messes up that badly, I expect at least to have my GFs meal, or the drinks comped. Nothing. Next time I will walk out right when that nasty food was served, which was our first intuition. SO THEN, we go to check out and the waiter tells me we cant use our military discount because we already used our discount by returning the disgusting food. This about made my head spin, so I had to argue with him till he miraculously discovered that he could indeed still give us our military discount. Needless to say I will never come back. Had the manager bothered to come address the issue and appologize instead of just glaring at me from across the restaurant I would have given 2 stars. Had the manager comped the meal I would have skipped a negative review. Needless to say, I will never return here. 0
+The website mentions a multi-million dollars renovation... uh?\nThe Riviera is completely outdated, the rooms are divvy, the beds uncomfortable... the overall experience was just lame.\nThe best part, there is no way to sleep with the air-conditioning on, in Las Vegas!!! The A/C units are too old and sound like an engine in the room.\nWe will never go back. 0
+"Hahaha ha ha. What a shithole.\n\nYep, like everyone else, we stayed here on a last-minute package vacation deal cuz it was cheap as hell. I doubt anyone comes here because they actually choose to. You think, whatever, I can gamble in another casino, or spend all my time in nicer casinos. And that's exactly what you do. Except there's a few things that are kind of annoying about staying in a shitty hotel/casino and spending all your time in nicer places, like having to return to your shitty hotel/casino in the middle of the night. And having to wake up there and go down to your shitty pool. And having no convieniently-located dining options except for shitty restaurants. \n\nThe staff was ok. No one was rude, surprisingly - people were actually pretty friendly and jolly overall, said hi and how are you whenever we walked past. Except for the security guard who told me to put my flip-flops back on my swollen and blistered feet was I was walking to my room. Harumph. They had no problem with me walking barefoot through the Bellagio or the Venetian - one of the managers at the Bellagio laughed when he saw me do it and said \""""Good idea!\"""" Stupid Riviera.\n\nRoom was ok. Clean, average. Air conditioner was kind of noisy.\n\nCasino sucks, and is depressing. Cocktail waitresses are scarce, and when they do take your order, take a goddamn eon to deliver it. And god help you if you don't tip every single time - you'll get a nice dose of baditude and some audible snide comments. Barely any tables open, even on Saturday night.\n\nPool is lame. Deep enough to dive into, but that's about the only good part. Reminds me of a Best Western or Motel 6 pool. Not cool.\n\nRestaurants are not only lame, but downright laughable. With all the amazing dining options in Vegas, they expect people to be stupid enough to eat at a putrid-looking Asian restaurant that serves California rolls in bento boxes along with chow mein and kung pao chicken, or an Italian restaurant so creatively entitled \""""Ristorante Italiano\"""". Yeah, you gotta be f'n kidding me.\n\nAll in all, if you have really, really low expectations, don't mind walking about 20 minutes to get somewhere nice, and this isn't your first Vegas trip (unlike my bf, unfortunately) then go ahead and stay here, and don't eat at any of the restaurants." 0
+first time staying here stayed only becasue of price at last minute i agree its time to level this hotel and build new one great back in 70s but now no way in resturaunt we fought flys needed ride to primm nevada no clue from staff at cab area room was clean bed were good this is the first hotell ive been in that didnt have a couch or chair in the registration area had to stand and wait till 12 to get room. i hope to never stay here again it kinda spoils your trip when you have a dumpy hotel once again the good thing was the price at last minute 0
+"I would give this \""""hotel\"""" a negative 5 stars if it were possible. I was harassed catcalled and followed during my stay. I filed a report with \""""security\"""" but they are NOT to be trusted. Some of my items were missing. I checked out but never got any refund for the rest of my week and a half stay. This place is NOT SAFE especially for women. PLEASE BEWARE!!" 0
+Rude staff. Below average rooms. 0
+This hotel is good for what it is; one of the first hotel's on the strip. This hotel is the first high rise in Vegas and remains and draws a rather trashy + senior citizen crowd. \n\nThe location is good because it's by a 24 hour 7-11 and Dennys, but the pool is crap, the Restaurants in the Riviera are crap, the casino is gross, the rooms are umm.. a C? \n\nWe paid around $60 a night for rooms here through a third party site and we were satisfied, but I wouldn't go out of my way to stay here or pay ANY more than 60-ish! \n\nI can imagine this is the way my grandparents might have experienced Vegas :) 0
+If I could give it less than one star I would. My wife and I recently stayed in the Riviera and I don't think we'll ever be staying there again because of our interactions with the front desk staff. When I made the reservations for our room online they give you a choice for a double or king. We selected a King in their premier room but found they had assigned us a double bed smoking room in their cheapest tower. When I asked the lady at the desk about this with my wife by my side she snapped at me saying that king/double rooms aren't assigned until check in. It makes no sense to me why they would even give you the option on their website to select the class of room/number of beds if it doesn't matter to them. The rude, abrupt, and confrontational tone that we were treated with was keeping with the premier customer service of a vegas hotel that we have experienced in the past. As it turned out she ended up taking our keys and changing the room without telling us what was going on. We were surprised and confused when we entered our non smoking king room that we originally had reserved. Why did there have to be an incident in the first place? I'm still confused. 0
+Ok. When you go to Las Vegas to get the hell away and have to pay for airfare as well. All I can tell you is it's old, worn, but CLEAN! I did feel as if I was stuck in circa 1978 for a few days but hey! It actually worked for the money. It's not fancy and far away from the new part of the strip so I suggest instead of paying for monorail tickets bring or rent a car! 0
+I had to have the maid come in and change our sheets that had been changed earlier with sheets that were stained with who knows what. But it was disgusting and I can't imagine the first maid that put the sheets on could have missed it. \n\nOur neighbors had a nice screaming match that sounded like it could get violent at any moment. I called security, they never showed. \n\nThe hallways smell of old cat litter box. Nasty! \n\nThe front desk people are rude and don't even let you speak. They just speak over you and tell you NO.\n\nThe whole place is old and needs some serious renovations. Our room looked like they tried to remodel at some point but it was more of slapping some new stuff over the old stuff. 0
+"What has happened to The Riv?! This place has gone downhill and it makes me sad! \n\nWe decided to look for something to eat in the food court. It was not the shortest walk from the parking garage to the food court area. If you are walking in from the street (las vegas blvd) then there are doors right on the sidewalk to enter which puts you right into the food court.\n\nThis place was filthy. It looks like a yard sale walking through the casino. Suddenly you see a row of pinball machines, then you see a Coinstar machine among various other odd things. It is like they just randomly cluster things around the place.\n\nI had to stop into the bathroom and the toilet area was actually OK but the sinks are another story. There was paper thrown about, and drink cups everywhere.\n\nWhen I saw the food court I was excited to see the options. I do know it is a food court and wasn't expecting anything spectacularly amazing, just something that tasted yummy! We noticed a Cheese steak place, Mediterranean, , Subway, Etc. I had been wanting for sometime to try \""""Angelina's Pizza\"""" and was delighted to see they had what they called a \""""Angelina's Pizza Express\"""". The cashier was very friendly. They sell pizza by the slice which sits under a heat lamp until ordered. I recommend buying a whole pie if there is more then one of you since leftover pizza rocks. \nWe decided on a large pepperoni. It was 18 inches and cost $29.58 for the pizza and 2 fountain drinks. We waited in the food court seating area until the pizza was done baking. The tables and floor were filthy. The cashier brought us our pizza and again was very friendly. The pizza was pure grease. There was barely any sauce on it. I thought it was a waste of money personally. \n\nWith other options on the strip the Riv is going to have to step up its game!" 0
+There were so many problems with our stay. I do not wish to spend an undue amount of time discussing it, so here's some bullet points. \n- The staff were universally unfriendly and unhelpful, causing serious complications in our time and energy.\n- Our room was not cleaned in the 48 hours we stayed there.\n- We were given the incorrect room (two twin beds instead of a king bed). \n- We could hear a loud buzzing all night from inadequately shielded electronics outside our room.\n- The floor in our room was bowed so that the two twin beds sloped inwards, meaning that when we were laying down, whoever was towards the more-center of the bed would risk rolling off the bed if not careful. \n\nWhen we arrived, we had twenty minutes to make it to our show (Cirque Du Soliel - Mystique), which we already had tickets for. It was either make it or loose the $200 spent on tickets. I arrived with my ID and reservation number ready, but instead of being given our room keys, we were almost denied stay, even though I had made the reservation over three months prior, because the hotel had already redeemed the groupon we'd used. As they'd already redeemed it, I couldn't find the groupon number for them when they demanded I give it to them again when we were checking in! A manager had to be called to finally clear up the situation with the extremely rude and unhelpful woman at check-in, and the manager finally gave us our room keys; we made it to the show only because a taxi-cab driver was willing to speed to get us there on time!\n\nIt was told to the staff that we were visiting for our honeymoon. OUR HONEYMOON, celebrating our recent marriage. That guests would visit a place to celebrate such an important point in their lives should be a point of pride. Instead, we were treated as vagabonds. \n\nWe received the room through a groupon, but I will be contacting groupon to request a refund and report the truly terrible experience we had here. \n\nWe will not be returning to the Riviera. 0
+This hotel is really disgusting. Someone else reserved the room or else I would have stayed somewhere else. To start off with, it's really confusing and inconvenient to get to the parking lot. The line at the front desk is really long and the first time we got our room keys, they didn't even work. Our room was also really far from the front desk and we got lost on the way there.\n\nWhen we got in the room, we were struck by how outdated and gross it was. The chairs and carpets were stained and nasty. There were three giant blood stains on the wall- one was over a foot long and two inches wide. It looked like someone died in there. The bathroom had a blood spray stain. Really creepy. The window had no screen and was recently nailed so it would only open a couple inches. The door looked like it had been busted in at one point. I heard that there used to be a lot of mob murders at this hotel, and I believe it, it definitely looked like someone died in that room. We requested a different room, but they did not give it to us.\n\nI had been looking forward to going swimming, but the pool was closed.\n\nIn the morning, they were blasting music in the pool area at 8 am and playing loudspeaker announcements. The pool area was closed anyway, so it made no sense for them to be doing this. Because the windows were so thin, it made it impossible to sleep. Instead of coming to clean the room in the afternoon, the maids started knocking on the door at 9 am. No one gets up that early in Vegas- people tend to stay out late and sleep in.\n\nThis hotel has a very inconvenient location- at the very far end of the strip, a couple miles away from most of the attractions.\n\nThe only redeeming quality was that some of my friends had good luck in the casino. 0
+"In Atlantic City this would be a solid 4 stars, believe it or not. However, compared to what's happening south of the Riviera on The Strip right now, meh.\n\nThere are a couple of things to note on the good side- \nthe slots are never crowded and neither are the table games\nthe crowd here is as unpretentious as you can get \nthe history of the resort is hard to match- Dino used to be a part owner and Liberace was the headliner here shortly after the doors opened for the first time. Frank Sinatra had one of the rooms in the Monte Carlo Tower remodeled to meet his tastes during one of his runs. There are a few exhibits of the heyday of the Riviera near the Monaco Tower including a great photo of Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis onstage together.\nrooms are cheap\nPeppermill is right next door\n\nOn the bad side-\nit's dated inside...from the way it's decorated to the way it's operated\nunless you can appreciate \""""Old Vegas\"""" you won't think you are getting the Vegas experience here\n\nSome new developments are underway nearby which may force the Riv to update and upgrade in order to stay relevant. For now, they are firmly in the 70s & 80s in terms of style and it's not even good enough for hipster irony right now." 0
+You know, I don't give a lot of single star ratings. Honestly this is the first time i've wished I could give a no star rating. I've lived in CA for years, and made many many many many trips to Vegas as it's not far away. I've stayed in hotel all up and down the strip, state line and even off strip. \n\nTHIS HOTEL is the WORST I have ran into.\n\nSeriously... what gives? Some of the now gone hotels from just past stateline... that no one really stopped in were nicer than the Riviera. \n\nI'm guessing that this mighty giant has finally just gotten old and needs to be torn down. I mean, their main attraction is an act I remember from the 80s. They let the room Frank Sanatra sang in rot with nothing happening in it. The hotel itself isn't very clean, and over all it's just a really sad experience. \n\nI stayed here for over a week for a convention I was attending at the Riviera. I have to say I was not impressed with their convention space either. It was limited, and wasn't a huge fan. \n\nThe only redeeming quality surprisingly enough, was the Buffet on site. It actually was pretty decent. 0
+Absolutely worst hotel experience of my life. I mean it was cheap, but seriously?! It's glory days have come and gone and this place needs to be imploded already. No coffee maker in the nasty room so prepare to wait in line at the Java Hut to wake yourself from the horrible nights sleep you just got. This place is on it's last leg. Help to put it out of its misery by not giving it any of your money... 0
+Horrible experience Don't stay at this hotel! \nFront desk manager is terrible Clarissa 0
+"check in was long even 10 at night. once through the line we got checked in by a nice friendly lady. We booked a luxury suite in the Monaco tower, the reservation was there and we were on our way up to our room in no time. Once in our room at the 22nd floor, I opened the curtain to see our breathtaking view of the 7th floor of the parking garage where I had parked my rental car. aside from the garage, my only view was into the windows of other rooms. Definitely not breathtaking. The room itself was clean, but very small. Not at all what I expected from a \""""luxury suite\"""" We tried to watch tv, but the remote didn't work. (dead batteries assume) so I had to get up to change the channel, turn the volume up/down etc. This is an old run down place, it is located quite a ways from the heart of the strip, surrounded by a denny's restaurant, and a mcdonalds, I heard fire trucks and ambulances 3 different times pulling up to the place even from 22 stories up!! If you are looking for a cheap seedy place to stay, this is for you. I would hate to see what the cheaper rooms looked like. Next time in Vegas I will be getting a room elsewhere." 0
+"This place was not all that great. Good news or bad news first? They are NOT AT ALL FRIENDLY at the front desk... kinda rude and short with you. Answering questions is a hassle for them. They tell u that there is a hundred dollar hold on your card, thats normal. They told me there would be \""""A\"""" 15 dollar resort fee (to cover things that you dont use and internet that doesnt work) they didnt tell me it was 15 bucks PER night, so you can imagine my surprise when i didnt get my entire 100 dollars refunded. The bathroom floor was filthy and stained like it hadnt been mopped in a while. The window (for those of you like me that appreciate oxygen and or are claustrophobic) opens about half an inch. The carpets werent vacuumed either. The bed i have to say is hands down beyond comfortable so kudos there. Food was awful and over priced. Dont know if there is anything else good besides the bed. I stay in vegas a lot because i have family out there, but Im not sure that I would book riviera again." 0
+"Total dump. Check in took almost an hour. Tried using self check in but it told me to see the clerk for a key so I went to the line that said \""""Keys\"""" and the clerk was very rude and told me I had to wait in the other huge line that took about an hour to check in including getting to our room. Room was dirty and the window only opens about an inch. We did not get any sleep because the A/C controls either went too hot or too cold and it was 95 degrees at night in Vegas this time of the year. Avoid this hotel at all cost. They attract a certain cheap type of croud that you want to avoid. We felt unsafe the entire trip." 0
+Located on the older side of the strip.\nUnlike some other reviewers, I found the staff to be pleasant and the rooms were clean and comfy.\nI stayed in the luxury suites on the 61st floor in the Monaco towers. I paid $65 in addition to a $15 resort fee.\nBe warned they put a refundable $100 charge on your card until you check out.\nIf you prefer to be around a hip, younger crowd, then this is not the hotel for you, it's mostly older people and um for lack of a better word, people of low caliber.\nI spotted a few low class hookers working the floor.\nThe bars suck badly. The complimentary drinks are literally alcohol inspired and the drink specials were so weak that after 2 rounds we gave up.\nThe casino sucks too, if you must stay here cause that's what your wallet indicates, then check in and head south on the strip until it's time to sleep.\nCircus Circus across the street has better slots.\nAll in all not bad, but then again this should be a last resort type of place. 0
+"In a word: HORRENDOUS!\nI don't think anything I will state in this review will be news. Their check-in process needs major workflow evaluation. We got there at 7:30pm and it took almost 45 minutes to get to the desk. That's ridiculous and I can only imagine what it would have been at 4pm.\nThe front desk clerk immediately informed me that the king bed we requested wasn't available, but we could upgrade to a luxury room. No sorry, no concern, just... an upsell. I informed her that we would stick with what was given to us, but she quickly informs us that once we get into the room and decide we want to upgrade to a \""""luxury\"""" room, go back down and let her know and she would change our rooms. As we went to the Mediterranean Tower, we noticed that the hallways were dimly lit, the carpets were stained, and there was a musty smell. This was indicative of what we found inside as well. The room was VERY dated, the air conditioning was sputtering, and state of the furnishings were sad. We immediately picked up the phone to inform the front desk that we would like to upgrade. The man who picked up flat out denied our request for an upgrade. Mind you, we said we were willing to pay for the upgrade, we weren't looking for a handout. The man stated that since we step foot into the room, he would have to have it cleaned and he didn't have the staffing for that. We explained that the front desk clerk who checked us in offered to have us examine the room first. He states that she wasn't allowed to do that and he will not upgrade us. We asked to speak with a manager and he states that he WAS the hotel manager. If this was indeed the case, this is the worst customer service I've encountered. What hotel would refuse a customer PAYING for an upgrade? He then states that he can send a maid up to tidy up the room if we were unhappy... but weren't we just informed that he didn't have the staff for that? So the maid he was going to send up wouldn't be the same one who can clean the room we had \""""soiled\"""" by just stepping in? Things didn't add up.\nAnyhow, the room was in shambles, as you can see from the pictures I'll post. Mold in the shower, peeling wallpaper, soiled/ripped linens, the list goes on and on. We didn't expect a 5 star hotel, but the dilapidated room PLUS the ridiculous management really soured our stay. Never again for us or anyone we know." 0
+Old and outdated hotel, extremely uncaring and Non accommodating staff, terrible housekeeping and unpleasant all around. Will not stay here even for free... 0
+This place is a blast from the past in every way shape and form - The Only thing it has going for it is how close it is to the convention center \nBring you Ebola hazard suits here - you will need them - who knows what is hidden behind the walls of this place 0
+"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me!\n\nAs Seen On TV. Have you ever been f***ed over by an informal that turned out to be a scam? Not me. Have you ever religiously vowed to try out Man Vs Food locations with out yelping them first? I have.. :(. Seriously!?! WTF was I thinking!!!! As a Yelp a Elite, I was questioning my status. I thought I should simply resign from Elite for what I did. Had I read one or two reviews. I could have save myself heartache and pain. **WARNING RANDOM RANT AHEAD!! Viewers discretion is advised.**\n\nSTUPID TV! There's a reason I Netflix, so I don't get sucked in to stupid shows and stupid commercials. I wanted to punch someone so bad more than I hate the Verizon \""""Can you hear me now guy\"""" and the Stupid retarded I'm a Mac commercials with equally as stupid Apple consumers that religious follow the Steve Jobs cult. Adam Richman, men across the nation look at you for inspiration. You are not an Guy Fieri, Andrew Zimmerman, or Anthony Bourndain, but we trust that you are one of us and not caught up in mainstream BS! I have watched your show seeing all these wonderful places on the East Coast and in Texas. My quest for Man Vs Food starts on the West Coast. Los Angeles was a disappointment nothing spectacular like LA traffic, smog, and the Lakers going to lose this year's Finals (or not make it) =). Las Vegas my second home... How could you pick this place?\n\n**Back to the Review**\n\nWhen you first walk in to Nascar Cafe you will see a line. You will hear little murmurs like \""""Wow, I can't believe I'm here..... MvF\"""" \""""blah blah B3 or Big Ass Burrito\"""". Two things come to mind when you see this place... Is Nascar really a sport? King of the Hill just came to life! I was waiting for some to say Propane and Propane accessories, but someone did say my favorite Hank Hill line... \""""I tell you WHat\"""". I felt very very very out of place. Arlington, Texas is alive! I'm surprised I was not mistake for Kan. Okay Okay. I'm being harsh in a joking way of course. I did not drink too much Hater-aid and no one was raciest towards me. I apologize for being a little bitter... but please read on.\n\nAfter a 45 minute waiting with very very impatient people behind me, I was finally seated. Yeah! This is a long time to wait with only maybe 3 small parties in front of me. I did not see any burritos on the menu. What the deuce? I wanted a 1 lb size of the B3. (I found out later you can ask for it, thank you yelp) Instead I ordered a guacamole bacon burger. A Carl's Jr commercial was never more dead on! While eating a \""""fancy\"""" 13 dollar burger I was wondering why I wasn't eating a 4 or 5 dollar Carl's Jr burger instead. Portions are big but even if I was drunk, I'd much rather hit up the cheaper local Denny's. The curl fries were slightly better than the burger. My friend ordered frozen buffalo wings. Okay, she didn't mean to get them frozen, but they came out almost that way. The chef did replace her half pound order of wings with a fresh HOT plate of 1 lb of wings. Nice up grade for an honest mistake. I tried the wings... Too bad I'm a wing specialist. The wings were hot on the outside, but still slightly under cooked on the inside. I didn't notice this until the wings became cold over time. Come on how hard are wings to make? 10-12 minutes in a fryer and add maybe 5 minutes more if frozen. My burger fell apart while I was eating it. Not in a good mouth watering way, but in a nasty way. If this ever happens to you, that means that the bread is older and the meat was not cooked correctly. I'm not sure how it was cooked... Maybe grilled, baked and boiled?....\n\nThe PROS... There's always a bright side. Despite the slow slow service. My server was actually nice and in a good mood :). I appreciate that. The employee was dragging his or her feet and clearing dishes like they were the bomb squad. I heard a customer say, \""""They should fire everyone and hire new people.\"""" Thank you to my server. I applaud you :). This place is seriously Nascar Heaven with millions of TV playing only Nascar (and one soccer game). Or the opposite of heaven if you aren't in to Nascar. I could only image what Top Gear has to say about Nascar and driving in circles. \n\nI wish I never set foot inside of Sahara or Nascar Cafe again. If you are a guest of Sahara, I do think you should give this place try. Call me crazy, but the quality is kind of like cafeteria food. Its not great, but its decent enough that you could eat there. I think my review is a tad bias and if your food is cooked by a different chef than today I'm sure you will be fine. Thank goodness I didn't get sick. I'm writing this from my Wynn Suite and I know tomorrow is another day. Hot N Juicy and Hash House A Go Go are next. I think I saved the best for last. \n\n*I accepted any hate mail this uncensored review might have caused. Just know.. please read this review with a light heart and know I was pissed and don't take me too seriously.*" 0
+I love greek food so after a heavy night of drinking, a GYRO was the only thing on my mind. I went to the Fashion Show Mall with my boyfriend and headed straight for the food court and thought I died and went to heaven because there it was, a gyro spot! I briskly walk over and order my gyro, and it came out within 3 minutes! I also love eating my gyros with really spicy hot sauce and they had an awesome hot sauce there!! It was expensive, I think 8 or 9 bucks, which is the average when you're in Vegas so I'm not complaining. The night before I spent 15 bucks for a meal I did not enjoy at all so 9 was wonderful. They don't accept credit cards though, thank goodness I had cash otherwise I would have been a super unhappy camper. It's 2010, come on! Credit cards should be widely accepted, especially in Vegas! But other than that, tasty food. 1
+This is probably the second to last dermatologist on your list of doctors to see. This is a long delayed review, but I had out my experiences in the back of my mind until we met a strange character, Dr. Saul from AD at a Yelp event earlier this month.\n\nThe last time I saw Dr. Schreiber was over a year ago when I went to him for a reoccurring rash I had on my stomach (which would spread to other parts of my body). I sat waited in the office for 30-40 minutes with an appointment made the week prior, then waited for the doctor for about 20 minutes as I dressed into the paper coverings I was left. Dr. Schreiber came in, told me that the rash was due to metal contact from the button in jeans with my skin and wrote me a script for medication used to treat scabies and psoriasis without any real direction other than to apply the cream and lotion twice daily. I filled the prescriptions, and the medication was messy so application wasn't really clean cut. The medication didn't work, but I was too turned off by my first experience to come back to this office. \n\nAfter some research, I was able to come up with my own prediction- I may have been intolerant of an iron supplement added to a medication I was taking. I had the prescription changed and like magic, the rash cleared up completely within a few months. I would have preferred had he offered an allergy test or biopsy of some sort to conclude a diagnosis, but I guess he didn't have the time. \n\nI would compare a visit to this office to a visit to your local UMC Quick Care. There's very little compassion from the front desk for their long wait times, and the doctor makes a quick diagnosis with no follow-up what-so-ever. Maybe in some cases, his diagnosis is correct and his treatment works. In my case, it did not but thankfully I am now able to manage my skin condition. 0
+I love Dr. S! I've been going to him for years for my acne and he always cracks me up. It's a very busy office. But everyone is always happy there. 1
+Before i really didnt like burberry cuz it always didnt have the size or the stuff i wanted but now i can find all the thing i want from burberry. its a great store. 1
+This is the Sephora at the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian.\n\nOhhh how i LOVE this place!!!! Conveniently located at one of my FAVORITE HOTELS, they have an endless abundance of skincare, cosmetics from all sorts of good quality brand of makeup, men and women designer fragrances, makeup tools and other small makeup accessories.\n\nI try to come here and buy something whenever I come to Vegas. So far, they have never ran out of an item i was looking for. The sale associates are really helpful but at the same time they leave you when you're just browsing or freely shopping around.\n\n\n\n-Cynthia- 1
+Wow.. I can't believe I haven't posted a review for this place!\n\nI'm inspired to write this review after a recent poor experience at a local sephora store here in Calgary Canada. \n\nI've had one of the most memorable shopping experiences at this specific Sephora store. The staff here is AMAZING. Completely worth me saving every single loonie (dollar dollar bills) to go back and make all my makeup purchases here. I am an excessive makeup buyer.. and am committed to only going here! Yes well worth the travel and wait. \n\nI must say that the makeup artist who helped us (Lino) was AMAZING. He helped me explore new makeup and looks and... sigh. Wish he lived here and could be my personal makeup consultant all the time! \n\nI highly recommend stopping in here and asking a sales rep for help with a new look. Everyone there was so knowledgeable. Wish service like this was found everywhere. 1
+"Popped in this Sephora to seek shelter from the sweltering heat (100+ degrees in early July). I was promptly greeted by a gentleman who worked there. After learning that I was only \""""looking around\"""" and had no specific items to look for, he rather bluntly said that he \""""wanted to change my lip color.\"""" Okay, I thought, and let him lead me to a makeup station while he worked his magic and gave me a quick touchup of my lips and face. I thoroughly loved the look after he finished, and ended up purchasing the lipstick he used as a sample on me (Guerlain Rouge Automatique #160). I absolutely love this product, and have been using it ever since. It's creamy and super moisturizing (compared to the lipstick I was using immediately before walking into this Sephora). I hated having to put chapstick on my lips first and then apply the lipstick because it was so dry. I was at first suspicious when he told me that this product wouldn't be like that, but was quickly pleasantly surprised to find out that it was indeed very moisturizing. Although it was a bit pricey ($36 I believe), I don't regret the purchase at all because it's of such good quality. Throughout the process he also tried to engage me and asked me my name and where I was visiting from. He was just so jovial and exuberant the entire time, and I would've felt bad not buying anything he used on me afterwards (turned out that it was a good decision to get the lipstick anyway). Besides the Guerlain lipstick I also liked the bronzer he used on me, and now regret not buying anything else besides the lipstick (primer, bronzer, highlighter, etc) because I was trying to save money at the time. It was my first time getting a pro makeup session in a Sephora, and it was completely impromptu, but I loved it and am thinking of making an appointment or just popping in a Sephora in DC and getting some personal beauty advice. I'm sure many other girls also fell for the highly effective salesperson that I encountered, and had trouble declining to make any purchase because he was so friendly and made an effort to connect with you. Although he could be labeled as \""""pushy,\"""" I didn't find it at all invasive or annoying (like I said, I probably just fell for the cute attempts at striking up a meaningful conversation with me). But more importantly, the product I ended up purchasing was really great, and what he had told me is really true. Not to mention that I also liked the look he created on my face. If I'm in Vegas next time I'll definitely try to stop by again (even if not this Sephora, then definitely to one of the three that are on the Strip)." 1
+There's not much to say about this - seems like every other Sephora store I've ever been to, but when you're about 300 miles away from home and you've left your foundation in your room, this place is the best thing ever built.\n\nIt's located right next to the Palazzo and you can't really miss it while you're on the Strip. Service is pretty good. The store is HUGE. Prices are the same so yea. I just love knowing that if I have a make up emergency, I can run over to this place and fix whatever problem I have. 1
+I stayed five nights found blood on my pillow! I used extension cord they called me at five am told me to bring it back or they will charge me! Dump! 0
+"The two stars I gave are solely for the hotel, yes the hotel that's made of concrete and stone, I am giving the humans ( I don't even want to call them employees because obviously they all hate their job ) a big fat ZERO star.\n\nThe hotel is right behind Encore and Wynn, room is nice size and comfy. Its okay that theres no casinos inside. but there's NO soft music playing in the lobby neither. \n\nThe PROBLEM, though, is the attitude of the staff, the entire staff. I stayed twice for 8 days total, I believe I met them all. I stayed at Wynn, Bellagio, Mandarin Oriental and Aria before, their smiling, caring, going-out-of-your-way service I was used to. Here, it seems that they also go out of their way ---- NOT to be nice. \n\nChecking in, I didn't expect Royal Resort to say \"""" Welcome\"""" \"""" what's your plan in Vegas\"""", Perfect! I didn't get any! I got \""""Hi\"""" \"""" Your room number is #\""""\n\nChecking out, I didn't expect them say \"""" thank you\"""" \"""" How was your stay with us?\"""" Great! I didn't get any neither! I got \""""Bye\"""" if I was lucky!\n\nThey don't smile, AT ALL. They don't tell you anything unless you ask ( wifi info, shuttle info). When I asked about shopping outlets, the guy gave me two brochures, yeah, that's his \""""answer\""""... When I pushed further \"""" which one is good? What's the difference btwn the outlets\"""", he said STONE FACED, \"""" I don't know what you like?\"""" WTH?\n\nWhen I said to one of the girls that I had a bag in the storage room, this is how she acted --- she silently walked to the room, unlocked the door, leaned on the door ( unprofessional!!), watched me to carry my own bag, with NOT a single word. I felt compelled to say \""""Thanks\"""", guess what's her answer?\n\n\""""Hmm\""""\n\nThey must have a contest running in the hotel about WHO speaks the least words, smiles the least WINS a HOT DOG or sth!" 0
+Service was slow and the waiter seemed absent-minded. This actually worked to our favor because he ended up removing a burger from our bill for some strange reason. We were in a hurry and didn't have time to argue (at least, that's our excuse), so we treated it like a comp and tipped accordingly. The burger itself was pretty good, but I doubt I'd ever return. 0
+Went here for breakfast day 1 arriving in Vegas to sum it up:\nMeh food.\nPretty good breakfast deal. \nSlow and forgetful service.\n\nIf you want more detail read on.\n\nWe were drawn to the restaurant by the promise of a good breakfast deal which is what we got. The food was cheap and just general diner breakfast food nothing very special but nothing objectionable. The worst part was the service. Service was super slow and took very long to come take our order or get refills on our drinks. Keep in mind this was at like 10 AM and the restaurant was near empty. The waitress had to be reminded multiple times to bring sugar/cream to the table. I am sure this place makes decent enough food but the wait times to just get a simple breakfast and get out were too long for any rational person to bear. 0
+"The woman had family visiting from Switzerland, so they decided to Vegas it up. We visited the Miracle Mile shops while her Aunt struck it big at some slots. She decided to treat us for a meal and Cheeseburger Las Vegas, aka Cheeseburger At the Oasis was the recommendation.\n\nSeating was prompt and the ambiance was cool - pseudo Hawaii/surfer/L&L/Ultra-Hawaiian look...which for me...is blehh.. The waiter came and took our order about 15-20 minutes after we sat.. (this wasn't so bad..)\n\nI was debating on whether or not I should try the original burger \""""Cheeseburger with an Attitude\"""" or the \""""Ahlili Burger\"""". I ended up with the Ahlili burger just for the fried egg and bacon. I also had the notion to be adventurous and perhaps try a DIY Golden Bowl (http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-bowl-charbroiled-teriyaki-6-long-beach) style burger: Their cheeseburger with Avocado and covered in Teriyaki sauce.\n\nBUT NO.\n\nWe arrived at 9:00pm, so the night was still young (and this was a Thursday). Explain WHY the waiter had NO gusto in his service and not happy at all to serve us. I WANTED to try the DIY burger, but when he came to me his respose :\""""{sigh}..what did you want...{frown/look/awkwardness}\"""". My response dropped from a full fledged custom burger to \""""the alili burger\"""". He doesn't acknowledge me and walks off to the other member in our party.\n\nBeing Vegas, I would have thought that I could have a \""""Vegas Burger Experience\"""" - ie meat cooked the way I want it, toppings the way I want it, dressing and sides the way I want it, but I guess this wasn't burger king: I couldn't have it the way I wanted it.\n\nWe sat and waited...and waited...and waited. Drinks came out, their iced tea tasted like water...something was wrong with the mix I suppose. We brought it to their attention, but instead of fixing it or trying to see what was wrong, our waiter simply said \""""This is how it is\"""".\n\nLovely.\n\nWe waited...and waited...and waited. He never showed up until our food came out (1 hour later....really. The woman's family were still in conversation. They mentioned the long wait, but I was really hungry and did notice). \n\nThe food was awesome. I can't deny it. The burger, even though it was cooked on the medium well side, it was good. I preferred a bit more pink, but i wasn't given that option. The cheeseburger was done well. I could careless for their coleslaw actually...i didn't taste any dressing on it, and it seemed as if they wanted the pineapple taste to come through into it...but I didn't get that flavor on my palate. \n\nOverall: The food, although EXTREMELY long on a Thursday night, was worth the wait, IMO. I would have appreciated better customer service, because lets face it: It is apart of the dining experience. This is the main reason as to why I did not give it a 3 or four stars. Simply put, as the 2 stars state \""""Meh. I've experienced better\"""". \n\nHad the waiter been more friendly and explained the menu, I would have opted for the Cheeseburger Challenge, as my burger was small. (And I could have gotten a tshirt!).\n\n\nIm confused though. The guy seemed like a total douche...but offered us free cups as we left for the Cheeseburger: Reno location. Im guessing they had closed down or something and gave the cup for free. The woman used her charm and asked for another cup, which he smiled and hesitantly said yes to. \n\nHad his simple smile then reflected during his service, we could have had 3 stars.\n\n\nAHH and dont be fooled by their \""""Cheeseburger\"""" brand ketchup in a squeeze bottle. Its only Heinz. ." 0
+"Out of all the people's lives you walk into, you had to walk into mine.\n\nThis burger was almost as bad as Bob Big Boys \""""Burger Boss\"""" food truck. The patty is noticeably bad. Needs flavor. Texture was weird too. Reminded me of those gross store bought frozen cheeseburgers my Mom used to keep in the freezer sometimes when I was younger. I had some trouble finding the yelp page or I would've kept walking right on by this joint.\n\nComing out, the presentation of food was sloppy too. Shredded lettuce strewn all over. Have some pride in the back kitchen people!" 0
+Don't shop here. The employees are rude and stupid. I informed Kroger's corporate office about a bad incident I had with an employee and they did nothing. 0
+Big improvement over what was here before. Lot's of fun play and great shops. 1
+I think Mama hates me. \n\nI've eaten at Mama Ilardo's once... and that was enough for me. Our flight came in a little late and it was the end of a long day. I just wanted to grab something quick to eat before turning in and getting a little sleep. Since we were staying at the MGM, a quick trip to the food court was in order. After a quick survey of the establishments here, the decision was made - Pizza! I got what looked to be the nicest slice of pepperoni pizza. As I was eating it, I thought... hey this tastes a little strange. Being tired and hungry - I didn't concern myself with that. \n\nAbout 6 hours later I was awakened to a unique sound coming from my gut. .... To make a long story short and you save you, dear reader, from horrible techni-color details I spent the next two days recovering from food poisoning. BTW - I am familiar with the differences between food poisoning and over consumption of alcohol. This was food poisoning for sure. \n\nMama - was this because I didn't clean my room like you asked? \n\nWill I be back? Um... no. 0
+omg Chicken WINGS!!!!!\n\nThey served really good chicken wings, and it's changed how I see Las Vegas. I now see it with Mamma Ilardos greasy, yellow chicken WINGS! \n\nI liked that I could just request for the juicy, tender wings (and not have to deal with the drier, drummettes), and that they were open 24 hours! 1
+Fatburger is better than In-N-Out. There...i said it.\n\nThere's a lot more variety on the menu, and I'm down for any place that lets you put fried egg AND bacon on a hamburger. Plus they have onion rings. And it's right on The Strip, so it's easy to get to when you're walking around. 1
+"Many people tell me they prefer In-N-Out over Fat Burger (or any other burger for that matter). To them I say, to each his own. Me? I prefer big juicy, greasy burgers, not small \""""clean\"""" burgers. When I'm eating a burger, it's not supposed to be healthy or good for me. That's why a FATBURGER wins in terms of taste, size, and overall satisfaction. With a order of Fat Fries and a Large Coke. Yeah, now that's heaven. You can keep your overated, non-burger tasting in-n-out \""""burgers\"""". Now, someone needs to bring a franchise to San Francisco." 1
+This place never disappoint us when we're in Vegas. Normally, we'd stop here first before checking in to our hotel. \n\nYou have to try their chillie cheese fries! I love how their fries are thick enough to with hold the toppings and still crisp. \n\nThe best part is their fresh juicy burgers. Ive never had their other sandwiches but why bother when I can have the best burger! \nAlong with that gotta wash it down with their cookies n' cream milk shake! \n\nIf you're on a diet, this place isn't your spot but believe me it'll be worth every single bit. then regret it later when it's all over :) 1
+I hope there was something less than a 1 star rating.\n\nWASTE OF MONEY, STAY OUT OF IT......!!!!\n\nwe spend $70 dlls. on hamburgers (5 people), $70 dollars for food for 5 is nothing, specially at Vegas, but when you just throw your money down the drain, to me that's a fortune,\n\neven the $1 cheap Mcdonald's burgers are way better that those served at this location, DRY and COLD buns, flavor-less patty's, COLD onion rings, lousy service, orders taken wrongly after a 40 mins waiting, no soda refills offered, it took another 20 mins.at the end just to get the tab.............\n\nMY TIP:............$ .000000 of a penny\n\nthe place wasn't even full, so that is not an excuse, it is on a great location on the strip,\ntables and bar to eat ouside but not even that saves the experience.\n\nAGAIN, STAY OUT OF IT....................... 0
+"Gather around intrepid sightseers and let me tell you a little story about Papillion Grand Canyon tours. \n\nIt all began at the buttcrack of dawn one tepid Thursday in October as a grotesquely obese bus driver beckoned us into her flatulent world before accosting bewildered tourists from all over the Las Vegas strip with the importance of common sense bus protocols. We were also warned a grand total of 7 times in 25 minutes not to get comfortable because we would be changing buses again shortly which was ironic because the seats appeared to be made from repurposed potato sacks and were every bit as itchy.\n\nWith warm water bottle in hand and mild rash on leg, we were corralled into a stark labyrinth of a building where instruction on how the people with green stickers should enter the green line and people with red stickers should enter the red line lasted inordinately long. Because it was clear that some of the group spoke no English, we were then subjected to that feeble and oft insulting tactic where we were spoken to as if we might be near deaf imbeciles. As if speaking slowly at high volume and dumbing down ones vocabulary and sentence structure has somehow ever caused a person to spontaneously comprehend English or has ever bridged any language barrier at all.\n\nAfter a lot of bad noise, we were given a generic juice box, a rubbery danish and access to a foul cauldron of coffee-like fluid. We then boarded another bus where we were entertained by the musings of a large man named Walter as we made the long trek to the Grand Canyon... museum. \n\nUpon arrival at this pitiful tourist trap we noticed sheriffs and other authorities were swarming the area due to a fistfight that had just been broken up. After seeing the interior of this \""""museum\"""" I would share a profound empathy for the violent men that preceded me. The museum consisted of a dozen or so framed pictures of the Grand Canyon followed by an appalling restroom with backed up plumbing, a stuffed mountain lion type beast and two large piles of overpriced Doritos.\n\nWith that nonsense behind us, we traversed the remaining dirt road to the helipad of awesomeness where a blond chopper pilot (who was pretty easy on the eyes I'll have you know) swooped and wove us through the picturesque hole in the ground we came so far to see. However, no sooner had this thrilling ride concluded did we realize what was in store for us at the bottom of the canyon.\n\nAs altitude and standards began to plummet in perfect synchronicity, it was time to forge the Colorado River on a guided pontoon tour that's worthlessness cannot be overstated. As far as our tour guide, it wasn't so much that English wasn't his second or third language that pissed me off, it was that English wasn't a language at all for him. He briefly became useful when it became apparent that our boat was going to stall every 8 or 9 seconds of the tour. On the plus side, he did save quite a bit of fuel by allowing us to helplessly drift backwards for the vast majority of the tour while jabbering incoherently and demanding to take pictures of us with our own cameras. At this point it was obvious that we were not going to travel more than 100 yards in either direction from the dock. Because the other pontoon tour companies zooming past us down the river were not able to create a wake large enough to mercifully capsize our boat, we had to wait out this infuriating charade.\n\nOur return helicopter ride did much to ease the lingering anger and despair. This time around we had a new helicopter with a squeaky clean bald head and a beard that inspired the kind of confidence you'd need if he were flying you on a black ops mission in Beirut. \n\nHe brought us safely back to the top of the west rim where we were given a ticket to get a free (and I use the term loosely) lunch. It was less alarming that we were served prison food for lunch than the fact that we were served by what appeared to be actual inmates. Although I remained nauseous and slipped in and out of consciousness the rest of our souvenir saturated trip, I do remember getting a solid two and a half hours of life coaching and financial advice from our bus driver that included evidence that he continues to fall victim to the Gambler's Fallacy even after losing his meager life savings time and time again, as well as numerous thinly veiled requests for a tip. Hopefully all of that was just the food causing me to hallucinate but we may never know for certain.\n\nAll in all I cannot recommend this tour company. While the helicopter tour was a huge ramekin of awesomesauce, it is admittedly something that is hard to screw up providing you don't crash and die a fiery death (in which case we should assume yours would have been only a 1 star review). But that dreadful excuse for a pontoon tour of the Colorado River was burnt into my memory like a brand and ultimately sunk this otherwise semi-buoyant excursion." 0
+I've passed this place a dozen times then one day, armed with a nasty yearning for some sweets, my girlfriend and I went on in. To our amazement, finding actual candy in this store was harder than finding Waldo in a picture....with no Waldo! \n\nThere are a few scattered racks of your general Hershey fare but not much else. There is a wide variety of M&Ms but no matter how many colors it comes in, its still the same candy! \n\nThe little fun house walking tour inside is a little amusing, until you realize that you have to turn around and walk back through oncoming foot traffic to get back out. Thank goodness there were elevators at the top floor which allowed me to bypass the escalators on the way down. \n\nAfter being to the Hershey's store in Hershey, PA (after the factory tour) I left this Vegas spot feeling disappointed, misled, and down right cheated. It did kill my craving for chocolate though. 0
+Capitalism at its worst. These kinds of stores are a waste of time. Good for the kids though. That is if you want them addicted to sugar. 0
+"As my cousin once said, \""""Holy cow and jelly beans, Batman - I think I just pooped myself!\""""\n\nThis unforgettable quote is pretty much how I felt when I visited the store. I have tons of fun here. I mean, if you're an admirer of all things chocolate ... then this is probably your place.\n\nThere are MnMs galore here. Souvenirs, candy samples, MnMs with peanuts, MnMs, and even more MnMs but in different colors! \n\nOnly thing is that everything is too expensive. =(\n\nHowever, I hope to come back again. One of my highlights at Las Vegas." 1
+Come here if you are in Vegas with kiddos or you just an M&M's HUGE FAN. Don't come here if your purpose in VEGAS is to commit sins and to party. You will yawn while you walk through the entire place. That's what I did. 0
+Not sure what all the excitement is about here ... just a bunch of M&M branded junk. Walked in and walked right back out. LOL. 0
+I love this place 4 story building of all M&M merchandise. There are only 4 of these stores in the world and this one is cool. I love the unique items you can only find in a M&M world store 1
+Yelpers, why so mean to the iconic M&M's. I particularly relate to the Yellow one, he's a little chubby, a little dumb, and if one of the M&M's were an alcoholic, I'm pretty sure it would be him. The store itself is a tourist trap and that seems to be the problem people have with it. Isn't Vegas a tourist trap? Isn't Vegas full of high prices? Nevertheless, M&M's World consists of 4 levels of M&M's utopia with tons and tons of merchandise to be pushed, from toys to clothing and of course candy. I particularly like the history of the candy as you go from level to level on the escalator. I believe there's even a theater that screens a M&M's documentary, but I'm always pressed for time. I bumped it down one star for the touristy prices. A must go for children..and adults. 1
+Probably one of the nicest afterhours place i've been to for a long long time...not the biggest place but its not all dark and dirty like the other 100000 after hour places.. ..good music...cool vibe..cept not many people really get down on the dance flooor...when i went the ratio wasn't that great either.. oh..if your lucky..you'll get to see one of the nastiest dancer i've seen for a long ass time...he's got this james brown move..and he danced with micheal jackson from 92-95..hahaha i recommend it for sure. 1
+"I will always love Drai's. \n\nI've been going here since 2001, and each and every time it never lets me down. We headed over here for after hours after Body English. There wasn't really much of a crowd, considering we went here fairly early for afterhours, but the music is awesome. I love every single thing they play and this place has a ultra sexy vibe to it. I will never say \""""no\"""" to going here. \n\nAgain.....I love Drai's." 1
+Disgusting, gross people, dirty, locals were let in first, disgusting, dirty, did I say disgusting and dirty--oh and the management was obsessed with locals--who were gross and dirty. It was just so wrong--and did I mention gross...and dirty?\nMOVE DRAI'S TO A NICER SPOT AND GET NEW MANAGEMENT.\nGROSS. 0
+omg think about this.... I paid 250k for one painting 65k for another and 98k for a third.OVER $400,000..now under any ones belief thats a damn good customer... !!!!\n\nI asked for an appraisal Mr Perry was very nice ... initially because i needed it for insurance purposes... then came 3 weeks later still no appraisal ....so i called again...i was then told its coming... then pressure was on me from my insurance agency and still no appraisal Out of nowhere over a month later it shows up in the mail.... \nSo even though I was upset..i bit my tongue and thanked Mr Perry. His response was that I was suppose to realize even though he told me during the process it was coming any day.three times ..I was suppose to know that appraisals take time and 5 weeks was normal.. not once prior to receiving it ...did he ever tell me ..it would take anywhere near 5 weeks... Mr perry lives in his own world... ask others...and real other reviews...I smiled when reading some of the negative ones. It seems so real to me...\n\nBut heres the kicker...Mr Perry knows that they have some kind of deal where they must take back and or exchange for paintings similar in prices..honestly i cant remember because it was a while ago...but they tekl you something comforting when you buy the painting.... So instead of ever being in a situation that the prices I was sold cant be reasonably achieved .... Mr Perry chose..totally out of the blue... to tell me he no longer will do business with me.. \n\n\nBe careful big buyers...if this is how they treated me...then wow what about you guys.. its been a while since this happened ,...but when i read some of the other buyers reviews I felt it was good for others to beware!!! They really were great when i was buying..they couldnt have been nicer... but then again what salesmen isnt?? 0
+"Went in here for a \""""classic shave\"""" after a night of gambling and winning. Thought I'd treat myself to a nice straight razor shave being on vacation and all. \n\nI used a double edge razor at home and think of wet shaving with quality creams and using a badger hair brush to build lather as a nice relaxing way to take care of myself. I thought a professional would know how to handle a basic shave. \n\nWow, this shave was the opposite of enjoyable. I should have stopped the \""""master barber\"""" from scraping at my face with a dull blade and leaving my face bloody and irritated. I should have stood up and walked away the moment that I noticed that she was shaving my face immediately after taking off the hot towel without applying any shaving cream. I gave her the benefit of the doubt and goddamn do I regret it. \n\nShe then tried to excuse her shoddy work and blamed it on me having \""""sensitive skin\"""". Yes, blame your shoddy work and ill preparation on your client. \n\nFirst of all, why would you need to make multiple passes of the blade if my hair was already short in the first place? and why would you make multiple passes WITHOUT ANY LATHER OR CREAM ON MY FACE?\n\nI GET A BETTER SHAVE WITH A CHEAP CARTRIDGE RAZOR AND FACEWASH. \n\nI went back up to my room and the irritation was getting worse and new spots of blood were appearing on my face, I then called down to the shop to speak to the manager, and she said she had another call and would get back to me(this was a lie because she obviously went to speak to the woman who gave me the shave). Then she stated the \""""you have sensitive skin\"""" and then told me that after I've received a service there was nothing I could do. \n\nShe then told me she would call me back at my room to get back to me. I waited 30 minutes and she never called, nor left a message on my room phone. Why should I even have to wait for a callback in a hotel room on my vacation? \n\nTerrible service on all levels. Repeated attempts to upsell expensive extras." 0
+I would avoid this place. I had to step over the trash, and walk past the grafittii to get into this extremely dirty place. Very dirty, and run down. Its obvious to me that poor management, has even gotten poorer. 0
+Let me tell you about my favorite place in Vegas so far. This shit up in here is off the chart. I roll up in there on the weekends for breakfast and damn son can they make a mean Bloody Mary. Only thing though is they never put celery in them and that's kinda how I roll but whatever after 3 or 4 I'm like whatever. Another thing that kinda sucks is they never have ladies up in there. The bloody marys are nice and spicy though so that's good. They don't judge if you want a drink at 7AM Friday morning either and I think thats way chill. 1
+Skanky hotel jammed in the meat and potatoes of the strip. The Bellagio, Paris, Ceasars, etc flank this run-down Reno-style casino. \n\nBut this is where I began my Vegas runs, posing as an older member of the human race. You can grab $2 blackjack. And I believe my friends and I played 8 hrs of straight $1 craps when I just turned legal age...to smoke. 0
+Never stayed here but they have $1.00 craps with 100x ODDS!!! and also $1.00 bottles of beer (I know, you can get alcohol for free in vegas, but still worth mentioning) 1
+As cheesey and old as this place might look- its a really fun place to hang out! We had a blast here gambling and drinking the night away- its def worth checking out! 1
+I would never stay here, but I play the tables. Always fun. The drinks are stiff and they run specials 24 hours a day. I consider this funland.\n\nlol. 1
+Cheap tables, cheap drinks, cheap food ... smells of farts pretty much 24/7. Sure, you can get a footlong hotdog for $1.99 but chances are it's full of random animal colons and eyeballs. I'm all about economical options and traveling on the cheap but I would NEVER consider staying here. Moral of the story? You get what you pay for. 0
+Never stayed here and never will. They have cheap tables, I mean $3 craps, really? But there are only a few tables opened, one for each game. Slots are limited and dated. Small smoking and dingy. Location is great sandwiched between the Venetian and Harrah's, but just not my cup of tea. 0
+If you have been to one Applebee's you've pretty much have been to them all. Just your basic average chain. I wanted a quick bite close to the Thomas and Mack so I didn't have to drive too far for my show. I was not stepping in here to be impressed, but I actually was. We were seated right away. Wait staff wasn't overly friendly, which I like. My hubby and I ordered the two for twenty deal, which is a great bargain. We started off with the mozzarella sticks. Most Applebee's will give you six, eight if your lucky. We got ten and just about got filled up on them. I got the A-1 steak burger and it was really good and they cooked it just how I ordered it. Hubby got the double crunch shrimp and the portion was so big my mini hungry-hungry hippo could hardly finish it. I also really liked the fries here. They left off the nasty spice most Bee's put on there and let us choose dipping sauces for them. If I'm in the area I will eat at this Applebee's again, this might be the only one I'll go to from now on. 1
+i was not at all impressed with marrakech. i will give it two stars for the very cool, tent-like atmosphere, the yummy hummus and the free bottle of wine. otherwise... meh. the lentil soup tasted canned, the bread was dry and the chicken and couscous they served us at the end was tasteless.\n\nthey also have a belly dancer who will come up to your table, wiggle around and stare at you while you are either trying to eat your food or converse with your dining companion. i didn't want to be rude and ignore her, but other people were tipping her and i felt awkward paying attention and smiling politely while she danced around our table without giving her a tip, which would have made me feel creepy, like i was at a strip club or something... maybe i am just too awkward for this place. 0
+What is a visit to Las Vegas without visiting Marrakech!?! Its always our #1 to-do. Their food is outstanding, the decor is plush and cozy, the lighting is low, and the belly dancers and music are stellar! We love the rose water hand washing before the meal. It is an extraordinary start to an extraordinary eating experience. We have been there for both romantic dinners for two, as well as fun family dining with the kids. The food is brought out one course after another...huge family style portions of the most amazing culinary delights. The service is perfection and the location is only 2 minutes off the strip (kiddie-corner to the Hard Rock Hotel). Every cab driver knows exactly where this place is. Its a Vegas must! 1
+I don't get the hype. High priced, average food, and atmosphere. The part time belly dancer/part time stripper was a nice touch. 0
+We have gone to this restaurant on two of our Vegas trips. It is a very short drive from the strip and well worth it. The Moroccan experience at Marrakech is just as good as the food. The belly dancer was awesome. She encouraged my wife to get up and shake her booty.\n\nThe food is awesome as well. I like not having to worrying about ordering they just keep bringing the food. The service is top notch, glass of water always full, never have to ask for more bread and the next course comes just as you wash down the prior course with your beverage.\n\nThe place isn't cheap and I got the impression that the menu doesn't change much so I'm not sure if this is a good place to go to more than once a month. The groups we saw there were having an AWESOME time. Lots of locals here, this is a good place to go if you want to get off the strip.\n\nThere isn't any good Moroccan in San Diego so when SoCal residents drive to Vegas, dine at a place off the strip once and enjoy the entire experience of dinning at a Moroccan Restaurant 1
+Ok I'm going to put this out there. I haven't been to Marrakech for a while, but I feel they deserve a review.\n\nI loved the one time I was out. I'm a student of Arab Dance myself, and went with another dancer friend of mine.\n\nWe had a blast. \n\nThe food was delicious, and Aradia was dancing that night...she is a local treasure. Second generation dancer, who has been dancing at Marrakech for years and years...she blew us away.\n\nI'd love to come back out again, sometime in the near future...I'm actually thinking about maybe coming for my birthday in March. \n\nLove Marrakech! 1
+I came here with my company~ I fell for their pure pressure when I initially didn't plan to join them after work. Now I'm hooked. :)\n\nIt's a prefix menu of 6 courses.. I think. I was quite tipsy ^^ I don't know what each plate consist of but it all taste pretty darn amazing. Each plate is so unique in taste.. like, it's crazy. lol.. never knew taste like that existed! Same time we are being entertained with a gorgeous belly dancer who comes out to dance all around every 30 mins or so. Bonus stars to that. \n\n\nI'll be back. Definitely great for groups. 1
+"My boss has several favorite restaurants. But this is one of his all time favorites. And he's taken me here twice now. Once for my 40th birthday. And last year as an X-mas treat. Santa came early that year... but in a good way. It truly doesn't get much better than this.\n\nThe service is impeccable. Without being unctuous. As some service in fine dining can be. It wasn't just that our waiter was clever, quick and charming. He was so very knowledgeable. He took a great deal of time to explain the whole deal to us. But it wasn't one of those, \""""Holy hell will he just get on with it already?!\"""" moments. It was a thing of splendor.\n\nThe first time we had the tasting menu. You had a choice between two menus at that time. And I went, big surprise, with the seafood. As did my boss. We began with a three level layer of plates with different caviars. And the accoutrement. I didn't grow up wealthy. But every new years caviar was served. The Romanoff stuff in the little jar you buy in any supermarket. I've had the good stuff before. But this was unsurpassed. Russian, American and I can't quite recall what the third one was. But it was all excellent. Hey, boss! If you're reading this, I need a raise so I can eat this stuff more often.\n\nIt was followed by a plate of lobster claws and crab legs with a mustard sauce I would smother on a lover. Just that good. Is that tarragon? I don't even care. Just stand back. Because nobody comes between me and my shellfish. I'm just selfish that way. Then a scampi dish that I would knock my grandmother over to enjoy. We had a French version of risotto that was superlative. It was a cross between bouillabaisse and risotto. Rock me chef. Just rock me. It had langoustines.\n\nWe shared bubbly, and a few half bottles of wine that our great server suggested... boss isn't fond of sommeliers. He had an experience with one that was bad. He still wakes up screaming.\n\nManaged to get good and toasted despite all the food. As he carried me back to my room I recall whispering, softly, \""""Langoustines, Langoustines.\""""\n\nThe second time was just as good. But a little less drunk out." 1
+Yes, it is expensive. Beyond that, it stills remains the most memorable restaurant my wife and I have been to in our lives.\n\nEverything from the incredible food to pristine service is the absolute best! Nothing is left to chance. The entire meal, which can last 3 or 4 hours, is a culinary orgasm.\n\nThink about the last time you had an authentic Caesar's salad prepared at your table. This is the quality, freshness and authenticity that makes this restaurant stand apart in crowd.\n\nIn the United States, I would rank this restaurant number one, bar none. 1
+"Everything in Vegas is an imitation of something from somewhere else. Famous restaurants in NYC, LA, Chicago, Yountville, all open outposts in Vegas. So when I discovered a true Vegas restaurant that is one of a kind, it was like travelling back in time. \n\nMichael's is THAT kind of a restaurant. \n\nIt is truly unique and authentic Vegas experience, the traditional, classy, old school Vegas. When the mobs used to run the town. When public nudity was frowned upon. When a magical oasis sprung up in the middle of a dessert and drew people from all over in. \n\nDon't let the off-putting South Point Casino (and rodeo boys) deter you from visiting. The fact that it is in an unsuspecting corner of a kitschy casino - apparently they literally moved it from the old spot into this new spot - makes it even more fascinating. \n\nThe meal was enough to feed a village. My tip? Basically skip lunch for the sake of dinner. Trust me. Also allot at least 3 hours for dinner. After all the courses, it's essentially a French dining experience. \n\nEveryone's meal started with a massive pickled plate of beets, carrots, cucumbers and assorted pickles. We ordered fresh stone crab appetizers on a decadent ice bowl, with a bib I could not refuse. The table-side Caeser salad was so involved it required two people. The dressing was maybe the best garlic to lemon ratio I've ever had. The Michael J's salad had avocados and similar ingredients, and was equally refreshing. \n\nIn the middle of our meal came a palate cleansing lemon sorbet with Dom Perignon with the perfect little bit of lemon rinds. Some other unique details of the service include the almost kitschy massive wine glasses with golden letters \""""Michael's restaurant\"""" on the side and the beer that was put on an ice bucket the way one would serve champagne. \n\nAs for entrees, the Chateaubriand for two just blew me away. The cut was unbelievably tender, and both bearnaise and hollandaise sauce decorated the plate. Asparagus, baked tomatoes, broccoli and carrots were perfectly pan-cooked, again with table-side service. \n\nAt this point I may have loosened the buttons on my pants. \n\nDue to time constraints, we had to skip the key lime pie (flown in fresh every day from Key West) and plethora of cheesecakes. In its place was a complimentary dessert plate of chocolate and white chocolate dipped strawberries, petite fours, chocolate covered kiwis, bananas and pineapples.\n\nThere is no doubt I will go back to Michael's every time I visit Vegas. It's a pilgrimage, no, a right of passage, an homage to the history of the city. And if you don't want to get too philosophical, it's really just a really superb meal." 1
+Surprisingly good. I was just walking out of the South Point sports book and saw this place. Excellent steak. The Decor is a little out dated, but very good food. I had no idea this place was even there. Glad I walked by. Someone was telling me they have been around for quite some time. I guess they moved from the strip to this location a while ago. 1
+"Wifey and I travel allot, we always search out unique places for the experience and quality food. Michaels is the best at everything they do. First and foremost, it is not \""""trendy\"""". There are no fries covered with toppings, there is no Pork Belly glazed with Maple or God knows what. \nThere is however some of the freshest fish, best beef and salads anywhere along with outstanding service. \nIt is very old school and the Waiters are the best we have seen. \nDinner here starts with a wonderful Garnish tray that among other things include Quail Eggs, Olives, Pickles, Cucumbers and Beats. They also give you toasted Dark Bread with Parmesan cheese, and crackers, etc.\nOn this particular visit, I ordered the Live Maine Lobster. This thing was a Monster, huge. Cooked to perfection, I selected broiled. They dress the Lobster table side. \nI also had the French Onion soup, the best I've ever had. \nThe sides were Cream Corn and a Baked Potato. \nI could go on and on, but one must try this place, you will love it. \nOne last thing, dress nice, there is a dress code and bring your money. On this visit, there were 5 of us, $1500.00. And I can't wait to go back." 1
+If you wanna real locals bar this place felt like it for sure. I loved the fact that it's just an office space that's been converted into a bar complete with pool tables, darts, and you can even purchase liquor to go!\n\nNice low key vibe when you wanna get away from all the blingy goodness! 1
+Horrible, horrible, horrible.\r\n\r\nFirst we made the mistake of getting off the elevator on the 5th floor which had been completely gutted for remodeling. No wallpaper, no carpet, nothing but a lamp with no shade on the floor and an impending feeling of doom. (our room was on another floor)\r\n\r\nWe were woken up to a giant jackhammer on the floor above us at 7am. We then had to go through hoops to get moved to the 2nd tower which was not under construction.\r\n\r\nThe restaurant staff told us a meal would be comped and then tried charging for us. The supervisor argued with us and basically told us we were lying.\r\n\r\nWhen he went in the back we stole the food. \r\n\r\n\r\nIt's now the Hooters Hotel and Casino. The construction is reportedly over, but as god is my witness i will never step foot in that building again. 0
+Excellent pulled pork!!! And damn fine chili! We have at least one meal here on every visit to Vegas! 1
+I really wasn't impressed with the Cafe. The service was pretty good and we got a table right away. The decorations were pretty cool- the conveyor belt of Harleys was fun to watch. I ordered a wrap, but it was just ok, nothing special. 0
+I order breakfast and it was not very impressive at all. You know it's bad when the eggs have no taste and served cold. Not to mention there were flies everywhere. I will not eat here again and I don't recommend it. 0
+In our trips to Vegas we always make time to have a meal at Harley Davidson. We usually go for the ribs, which are heavenly. Some of the best ribs I've had anywhere.\nThe burgers and chicken are also excellent. I am somewhat perplexed after reading some of the reviews. In the 4 or 5 times we have been there everything has always been great. 1
+Seriously outdated and food was subpar. If you like to be sold crap while you eat, this is the place to go. 0
+"I came here to cure a hangover. To cure a hangover in Hawaii, I would eat pho or dim sum so I came here in search of some great dim sum. Well, you're definitely not going to find it here. The dim sum came in metal steamers which I thought was odd. I've only seen wooden ones before. I soon found out why most places use wooden ones... Because the dim sum sticks to the metal ones, causing all the fillings to come out of the unwrapped dumpling!\n\nI ordered the wonton soup... The soup was so bland that I may have been drinking hot water and I wouldn't have known the difference. \n\nOur table shared some other \""""traditional\"""" Chinese dishes and they all sucked. To top everything off, the service was one of the worst. He never refilled our water, never came by to check on us so we couldn't let him know how awful the food was and he took forever to bring out the check. \n\nThe reason we chose this place? I overheard two separate strangers that Chin Chin had great Chinese food. They serve sushi here too. What kind of Chinese restaurant serves sushi? This kind! The sucky kind!" 0
+I am absolutely obsessed with this place. I ate here on my first trip to Vegas a few years ago and got hooked right away. I've been making this a vegas tradition ever since.\n\nTheir spicy cilantro lo mein is ridic. It's a fusion of asian and peruvian - althought it doesn't advertise itself that way. But having grown up on peruvian food I recognize the ingredients they're borrowing.\n\nThey also have some over-sized beer bottles that will make people do a double take when they see you walking around the casino with it.\n\nI'm a fan. And since I took my wife there this year, I think she's one now, too. 1
+I've stayed twice at NYNY and I went once with my hubby and sister in law and it was NOT authentic CHINESE food but watered down American style... I mean hello have you guys ever heard of GINGER or GARLIC?!?!?\n\nI went again with my parents this past Feb and my mom was craving rice ( go figure :p) and I took em there. \n\n* EGGPLANT\nHot and spicy blend of Japanese eggplant, purple onions,\nscallions and garlic. - The eggplant was pretty good, it had much flavor and I think they actually put garlic in this one.. \n.. TEMPURA SHRIMP / shrimp tempura / avocado / cucumber / burdock / radish / = \nThe sushi roll was delish. In Canada, this is called Dynamite Roll but is the US Dynamite is always something different in every place I have been to. Rice was nice and fresh, shrimp was a decent size piece and veggies were fresh. Nice sauce on it as well. \n\n\nSHRIMP WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE - Plump deep fried shrimp, red bell peppers, onions and pineapple chunks with sweet and sour sauce.\nThis was normal and typical.. the sauce was bleh... just sour lol 0
+Ordered the California rolls, beef chow fun and a teriyaki bowl togo and ate in our hotel room. Chow fun was bland even thought it looked favorable. The beef tasted a lil sour. Teriyaki bowl was terrible. Chicken was way over cooked and dry...kind of hard. The sauce was did not taste like teriyaki sauce. It actually had a slight sour taste to it and kind of like the beef. Maybe they used the same marinate. My bf and I couldn't brig ourselves to take a second bite and we had to throw it out. The California rolls were pretty good though. Should have ordered more of those. :( 0
+"This was the first Vegas club/lounge I went to... and boy, was it a forgettable one. \n\nFirstly, the venue is packed with guys... with an occasional woman here and there, however, since there is no dance area really, the herds of men shower the bar area while the few women stand on the outside of the watering hole that are the main bars. The Guy-girl ratio was a good 15-1... not my type of venue. Coyote Ugly also draws in an older crowd (which is okay, but not for someone who just turned 21). The music was not very good and our entertainment consisted of bar tenders dancing on bar tops and encouraging middle-aged women to do something \""""crazy\"""" like dancing on a bar top. Conversely, the herds of men watch and watch and watch for something crazy to happen... and nothing ever does. \n\nI don't see how this place could be satisfying for men or women. The only niche I see for Coyote Ugly is drawing in a middle-aged crowd seeking to get away from the pretentious Vegas scene and be in a venue where you will not really be bothered. Unless that is your scene, expect to be bored out of your mind." 0
+This place is awful. Handing out free tickets then charging $5 at the door was classy with a capital K. Having the meathead door man give us attitude was unacceptable. Walking into the bar to see everyone standing around watching the drunk plumber cracked girls on the dance floor flounder around was pathetic. However listening to the so called bar dancers scream into the mikes was more than I could take. I ran away screaming. 0
+BOOOO \nThis place was WACK/WEAK/CORNY/BORING/etc etc \n\nThe bouncer dude at the door had major attitude & rolled his eyes at us for not leaving out of the exit door instead of the entrance door. You would think l he was bouncing for a club that had a real importance or something. Dude your bouncing at a chick bar in a hotel get over urself \n\nWalked in place was dead & so were the girls, well the three girls that were there & that's including the bartender who had a major attitude as well. Really in this empty dump you should be happy someone even walked in there \n\nDrinks were overpriced w/the next drink free promotion but the odds of anyone staying in there must've been the catch. The place was so boring we did not even stay for a second drink as a matter of fact we left out with the first drink in hand & headed somewhere else \n\nThe girl on the mic was annoying & supposedly some bad ass shit talker but more like some annoying chick that you wish would just STFU & let me enjoy my overpriced drink \n\nThe crowd was about 10 old men & 1 old granny that was at the bar getting alcohol poured into her mouth,that's how bad it was \nyou know it's bad when you see granny with a fanny pack on getting tequila poured down her throat.. Yea umm ok time to go for sure now 0
+Awful, rude service. They told us they open at 6pm. At 6:10, the (2nd) rude bouncer said they needed a line and would open when they felt like it. We wanted to stop in on our way to a show and spend our money with them. (we have a group of 7). Too bad. Terrible service is such a turnoff. Without going into further detail, Kevin is EXTREMELY unprofessional. 0
+CATEGORY 5 HURRICANES....You have to try one of these....they are the BEST!!!! 1
+I went there for the first time about 7 years ago and had a much better experience. This time is was heavy on the UGLY and not worth the free cover we got. 0
+Review is for the Frozen Daiquiri bar outside Coyote Ugly. I must stop here every time in vegas because they have the best frozen drinks on the strip. I highly recommend. Plus only $2 for an extra shot in your drink! :-) 1
+Crystal and the manager Alex are extremely rude! Definitely not what it used to be. I heard they are under new management, too bad because the old coyote ugly was amazing! 0
+We were just at coyote ugly and had an absolutely horrible experience. We went to the washroom and then the bouncer Martin Hampton would not let us back in. No one is an angel in vegas, but we were clearly not out of control. He claimed we were and we are parents at almost 50 years of age with three boys. I don't know what they were up to, but they ruined our evening. When you are wrong, that is fine, but this situation baffles me. Don't you want business? and i write this note in the clearly inebriated state that they assessed me at? \n\nAVOID 0
+"We had a lot of mixed feelings about this place. The price/quality of their signature steak was great...we just left feeling very underwhelmed by the quality of the service. \n\nWe originally booked a reservation here because it was around the corner from the Zumanity show that we had tickets for. The hostess we originally talked to was very polite and informative letting us know that a 9:30 pm booking was probably the best time since our show was for 7:30. At this point, we had high hopes for this place. \n\nThe day of our booking we called to confirm our reservation and the hostess hung up on my bf mid sentence saying, \""""No we don't have a booking under that name.\"""" Confused, I called back, and they eventually found our name. I wanted to make sure I received the check since it was my bf's b-day weekend. She said \""""Ok\"""" then hung up without asking me which of the 4 people under our reservation that I was. \n\nOur server was ok...but obviously didn't get the message about the check. (Surprise Surprise) When we asked for our check she threw it down next to my bf. Of course if he sees the check he's going to try to pay for it!!! It was his birthday, this is what I was trying to avoid!" 0
+This place is over rated. The lamb was overcooked, essentially like cardboard. I'm a huge fan of lamb, but this experience will make me second guess ordering lamb everywhere I go. We were having a decent time until the waiter came over to our table and told me to be quiet for the other guests, but there were no other guests... It made no sense so I complained to the manager and the manager said he didn't care... Thanks, I just spent ~$300 for 1 star service. 0
+Worst steak house I have ever been to in Vegas. Went with friends and most everything was wrong with the food that we ordered.. and cold. Took about an hour to get our (well, whosoever it was) food after we were seated. Fuck, since nothing was right they should have just made up an order for us when we got there so it would have been at least warm when we got it. Was charged for everything we originally ordered that we never got. Not going back. I would rather shove shards of glass up my ass and sit in a tub of Tabasco sauce then endure this place again. 0
+This is more like a 4.5, but since there are no halves, I digress.\n\nSo I heard about this steakhouse from my dad, claiming it was the best steakhouse in Vegas, and while I haven't actually been to any others, I do have to agree with him that it was very good.\n\nI had the new york steak (35 dollars) a side of onion rings (7 dollars) and a glass of New Castle (8 dollars) which brought my total for dinner to like 50 dollars plus tax and tip. I'm not a huge spender on food, so 50 bucks is a pretty big drop in the bucket for me to eat, but overall I was very pleased with the food. The steak (cooked medium) came out perfect and was almost all meat (very little fat for a New York) and the onion rings were literally huge, not like the cheap kind you get at a fast food restaurant. Service was great. Our waiter happened to be originally from CA too, so he identified with a couple of guys in Vegas for the weekend and the food came out in a good amount of time.\n\nSure, I was dealing with a sick friend, and a overly drunk friend, both of who were bickering like preschoolers, but I enjoyed Gallaghers. Next time I'm in New York, New York, and have money to burn for a great dinner, I'll be stopping here! 1
+I really do enjoy this place, great food, wonderful staff. The food selection is what you would expect, nothing but 5 Stars here, from the moment you are seated to the time you leave. 1
+My husband and I went to Vegas for our 1st marriage anniversary. We are irish so we really wanted try this place. We made reservations hours in advance. When we got there we were sat in the back in the corner , the lady walking by to take pictures walked by our table twice and didn't even acknowledge we were there. My husband ordered his steak medium well and I ordered mine medium. His came more well done and mine was more medium rare... For the money we paid we thought we would get better quality.. Oh and the Cesar salad had whole romain leafs. We thought that was odd too.. Oh well we won't go back 0
+"Very Nice! The service was wonderful, the portions were huge, and the food was excellent. There were 6 in my party: 1 had the Ribeye, 2 had the Sea Bass (catch of the day) and 3 had the Queen Cut Prime Rib. Everyone was very pleased with their food (I had the sea bass - Yum), and we couldn't believe how large the \""""Queen cut\"""" of Prime Rib was!\n\nIt's pricey, but pretty much everything in Las Vegas is. I would go back again, given the chance." 1
+We always walked past this restaurant on trips to Vegas and finally decided to make reservations. Reservations were very easy with open table, we didn't even have to call. The staff was courteous, however, they did not mention their team approach to serving nor did they mention what makes their dried NY steak different from the typical NY steak. \n\nThe food was delicious. My boyfriend got the dried NY steak and I had the filet mignon. For $45 a steak, you can't go wrong with Gallager's. we also ordered a side of saut\u00e9ed beans and the potato pur\u00e9e. This was more than enough food for us and left no room for dessert. 1
+For a NY Steak that cost $43 it had a surprising amount of gristle and fat on it, far too much for a steak of that price. In fact I had to cut away half of what I was served just to get to the actual meat. I was really unimpressed, a good cut of steak at an expensive restaurant should not be mostly gristle and fat! Additionally I was less than impressed that the steaks did not include any sort of side whatsoever, and you have to pay extra for a side of potatoes. The service was pretty good however, which is what is keeping me from giving this a rating of one. 0
+One of the better steakhouses in Vegas.\n\nI went during an off night with a small party, they had the prime rib and the bone in New York. Both were Excellent.\n\nI had a Porterhouse.. the price was a warning sign. If you are paying $45 for a New York and your porterhouse has a combined New York and Filet but yet it only costs an extra $5 chances are you are getting a little less than both. \n\n I got a thin porterhouse that was shoe leather. Too thin to cook to rare/medium without burning it.\n\nThe wait staff picked up something wasn't right, I just told them it wasn't acceptable,and that I wanted a bone in New York as a replacement. Instantly the steak was gone, and the manager came out and apologized, and I got my replacement steak rather quickly. \n\nThe New York was very nice and one of the better ones I've had at a restaurant. Flavor was buttery with a nice taste due to the aging process. Very tender.. even the fat was good.\n\nThe Caesar Salad was average, but the wedge salads were pretty good. Salads weren't huge for the price, but the presentation was nice.\n\nNo comments on the seafood we never had any.\n\nService was excellent, however it is Vegas, so don't be surprised you're sitting next to a couple in beach attire.\n\nThe price is average for USDA prime steakhouse. 1
+"The steaks once received were for the most part great if the waitress was listening on the order. In our group of seven she apparently checked out on three of the orders. Outside of that if you have either a flare gun or road side flares then use them as that apparently is the only way to get service from the wait staff. \n\nOne of our group did snag an employee passing by and asked if we could have our sides served to stave of delirium from hunger due to the pro-longed delay. No dice... Instead we got a kid in a suit advising us to not to \""""fill up on bread...\"""" As our waitress shouted problems at him that we had brought up earlier.\n\nSteaks = great\nExperience = bad\nWait staff = terrible\nManagement = Pretentious... & covering for deficiencies!" 0
+The food here was amazing. The atmosphere was good but for the price it could've been a little better, the tables were a little too close and the restaurant was pretty loud, definitely hard to have a conversation with the person sitting right across from you at the same table. But the positive is the food was great, the steaks are huge and cooked perfectly how I ordered it. And it's also great that you can make reservations online and through Yelp! I highly recommend this restaurant to anybody who's gonna be passing or staying in Vegas. Next time and every time I go to Vegas this will be a restaurant I will be going to every time. 1
+"Stayed at the NY NY Hotel/Casino - 111 F outside.\nWe were NOT going out for dinner! Ended up in the\n\""""Village\"""" downstairs - saw a gaggle of mediocre \nrestaurants, wandered into Gonzalez Y Gonzalez.\n\nBoo. \n\nFOOD: Ordered 2 steak nachos, a plate of boneless/\nskinless chicken and a bean and cheese burrito. \n\nSteak Nachos were TEENY TINY!!! We had literally 10\nchips each with beans, cheese, 2 small strips of steak\nand a jalepeno pepper baked on top. They were placed\naround in a circle - fancy like. To their credit, the meat was\nvery tasty but damn... come on... give me more than 10 \nchips for $12. I was expecting a plate of nachos. Plural.\n\nBean & Cheese burrito was also small. Taco Bell makes\nbigger burritos. No bullshit. $5 for that.\n\nThe chips and salsa are endless. Verde salsa was decent.\nWait, our chip basket had a handful of unbroken chips and\nthen the rest of the basket was FULL of chip pieces. WTF?\n\nWhatever. The waiter came by and asked, \""""Everthing ok? \nCan I get you anything else?\""""\n\nWe lol'd.\n\nSERVICE: Slow. TVs all showed the same lame golf channel.\n\nPRICES: Fair. For Vegas. I guess. $48 for 4 of us.\n**soft drinks are not bottomless.**\n**cocktails are weak**\n\n2 Stars for the 20 nacho chips we had to share between us" 0
+The girl who sat us wasn't too friendly she tried to sit us on the patio area without even asking, the Steeler game was on which is the only reason we picked this place (TV's, and Margaritas) and she acted like it was a sin to sit us in eye shot of a television smh...the hostess is the first contact a patron has if she's rude that kinda sux \n\nThe food was okay for hotel mexican food \nSampler platter, nachos (eeeh), chimi's (good), guac (yum), wings (blah), ceviche (worst I've ever had, sweet, kinda tasted like they put Italian dressing on it, very curious dish)\nAmericanized beef taco, rice n beans were cool, el pollo loco's seasonal tamales are better, beef and cheese enchiladas were okay. The chips n salsa, iced tea, and Cadillac margaritas were all very good, the bar service for our drinks was kinda slow ... but our server CHRIS was awesome all the way just super attentive sweet and patient... he went above and beyond for our party. Also i'd like to note we wen't against our servers suggestion of the fajitas or the tacos el carbon and went with something else so thats our fault (always listen to the server)\n\nThis place was okay i probably wouldn't come back there are so many good places in New York New York hotel let alone Vegas but i don't regret trying Gonzalez Y Gonzalez either 0
+Once again, loved this place. Our waiter, Raymond, was a great guy. On top of all of our requests. We happened to be here during the running of the Kentucky Derby. Place was hopping. We will always have a fond memory of this place on that particular day, as my wife won her first bet on the Derby. Dinner was basically free!!!\n\nI had the fish tacos, SO good! She had chicken taquitos. Though the chips and salsa come for a small cost, Raymond gave us extra to go, which was very much appreciated. I have to say, possibly the best part of my meal was the salsa. IMO, some of the tastiest salsa ever.\nGreat environment within NYNY. 1
+We went to this place because it had some good Yelp reviews, but I'm not quite sure what people were thinking. The server did not seem like he cared much about doing a good job, and he didn't even check back with us after we received our food. We ordered chips and salsa (they cost $2.95, but it seems like it is typical for Mexican restaurants to charge for chips and salsa in Vegas). The chips and salsa were the best part of the meal. If that's the only thing you order there, you're doing yourself a favor. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito (it cost over $10, which seemed a little pricey), and it did not come with beans and rice on the side. I also did not get an option of what type of beans I wanted in my burrito, and that seems odd for a Mexican restaurant. I received my order very quickly, and once I started eating I realized why. It was a store bought, flour tortilla, with over cooked rice and I'm guessing canned re-fried beans inside. The cheese inside was not completely melted. It was truly the worst Mexican food I've ever had, and I'm originally from California, so I've had good, authentic Mexican food. I would also avoid the margaritas at this place. They are very costly, and there is very little alcohol in them. You're better off buying a dollar margarita in one of the casinos. Overall, do yourself a favor and go to a different Mexican restaurant. 0
+Food tasted like it came out of cardboard boxes or something i could have gotten at costco is was nasty and service was bad. 0
+This was a truly great meal. It was hands down the best cheese enchiladas I have ever had. The sauce was sublime and just a little smoky. My hubby had something with pork, which he is now forgetting but thinks might have been carnitas? Anyway, he said it was really, really good - the best meal he had in Vegas to be sure. They also have a separate vegetarian menu - nice!\n\n I do have a couple of gripes - the chips and salsa are not free and they will not mention this to you if you ask for some. I saw them come out to another table so I asked because I thought they forgot. Gripe number two, the prices are pretty high. With that said, it was still really good food. 1
+They switch owners like toilet paper. Food Is great, decent prices, workers are friendly and good ambiance.. Sucks that they charge for the salsa and chips now.. 1
+The SA's are very nice here (Elizabeth in particular) and they really allow you to take your time and ask lots of questions. I was able to try on and inspect as many bags as I liked without feeling rushed or pressured. The sales staff was very knowledgeable about the products and availability. This location has a great selection as well. 1
+"Based on my experiences in the other stores in the surrounding area this one was the worst. The staff were bored and not very helpful and just completely humorless. I got a \""""you're not ready for this color\"""" which normally i would find funny but her tone was so dismissive that it soured everything. I wouldn't recommend for the staff but the products are beautiful!" 0
+"I called Chanel at Wynn 10/26/11 in the afternoon and asked if I could exchange an item I bought at chanel.com. The sales rep said it would be fine as long as I have a receipt. Awesome. \nSo, I left right away and drove from the north side of town, which is quite a distance, to exchange the product. When I gave the brunette in charge of make-up my powder and receipt, she went to the back to speak with the manager and came back and told me she could not exchange my product and I would have to ship it back. I got frustrated, of course, because I was just told it would be fine and I just drove a long distance, WHICH I explained to her, and this is what she said, \""""I apologize but it is what it is...\"""" . She didn't even care and did not even try to pull some strings for me, considering the situation. I left very angry. \nSince I was in the area I called Chanel at Belagio and asked if they would do it. Guess what? They did it.\nShows the character of the girl in charge of make-up at Chanel at Wynn. She knew I was misinformed and I I took a long drive to get there and she didn't even care. That is just messed up." 0
+I just wanted to thank Lana K. for helping me purchase my first Chanel handbag (I'm sure my husband would also like to thank her for making everything so easy)! Lana was extremely kind, fun, attentive, and most importantly, genuine. I felt like I was talking to one of my girlfriends while I was with her!\n\nOriginally, I had wanted to purchase a bag from the Encore Chanel boutique because I'd heard that they had more bags in stock and also less foot traffic. But they ended up not having the classic flap I wanted and the SA seemed very nonchalant while helping me. I ended up having to call around for my bag and I was lucky enough to have Lana answer my call and reserve the handbag for me. I also took the chance of asking for holiday black/gold camellias (for the wrapping) and Lana was nice enough to go look for some.\n\nI used to be all about LV but now I'm falling in love with Chanel. I guess my one warning about Lana is that she will make you want to buy more :) I'm already waiting for the day that I can go back to Vegas and visit the Wynn boutique again! 1
+Just want to say thank you to Lynne for sending me my Chanel timeless woc. It took about 2 months but it was worth the wait. She is the nicest SA and will go to her when I am in Vegas. 1
+The hotel has been re-done and it looks great. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. The pool is clean and they also have a fitness room. They have tea and coffee downstairs and coffee in the room. 1
+Pros:\n\nEasy in & out\nGood parking\nWas able to request late check out \n\nService review:\nUpon returning to my room we discovered a bug problem in our room. Front desk stated they would give us a call back. 15 minutes later we received a call that they found us another room & a new key would be sent up to our room. 20 minutes later a key arrives. We take our luggage to the new room & discover the key doesn't work. Since things take 15-20 minutes to fix I walked to get a room key that worked. I was really upset since it was 3 am. Seeing the big (what appeared to be roaches) in the room really freaked me out. So I didn't get a good nights sleep. If they were in 1 room I'm sure they were in several.\n\nThe next day I checked my Marriott Rewards Account as well as my banking account. The hotel had taken a free night reward as well as used points as well as charged 2 different credit cards incidentals for the 1 night stay. I was floored. I attempted to call the front desk, but was transferred to the hotel directors voicemail. Eventually I called Marriott customer service to air out my grievances. \n\nI probably will not stay and would not recommend this hotel for anyone coming into down. There are a ton of hotels on the strip. Since I am a marriott rewards credit card and member I wanted to stay true to the brand. I will not do that again when traveling to vegas. 0
+This review is for their Happy Hour~~ I wish we had late night happy hour in Ca--but only in Vegas right?? They have HH from 4-6 and 11-3am daily and that includes 50% off their special items (they have a big selection to choose from from appetizers, salads, and small meals)... They had a really good selection too!! You can get a petite fillet mignon (and I mean PETITE--SMALL) & lobster with asparagus for $12-13, which isnt bad for a small bite...try it blackened, its really good..and make sure you order their french onion soup!!! Its delicious... 1
+It bugs me when i know what i want to order and they start telling me a 5 minute story of what state the fish came from, how it was caught, how they prepare it, how their experienced chefs cook it, and so on.... \n\nService was horrible....entered with a buddy of mine and they made him go back to his car to put on a long sleeve or jacket. Host had PMS for sure. Food was undercooked and displayed very sloppy. No one looks when you need service but when you wanna be left alone, some waiter comes out to ask you how your food was, etc. Bread sent out was stale.... 0
+"Vegas can depress you after a while, that's why my husband and I can only take it in 2-3 night bits before we have had enough. For our last night in town we decided to head to the lobby of the Mirage (where we're staying) for a dinner at what was reportedly the \""""best Italian restaurant in Vegas\"""". Perhaps we are spoiled because of Boston's glorious North End, but if this is the best in Vegas, I'm very concerned. We selected the prix fix menu. My quail appetizer was great and made me eager for the next course. However, my main course literally looked and tasted like something one would find at a restaurant in a Holiday Inn. I could barely stomach it. The dessert wasn't much better. We left feeling like we'd been robbed. The decor and design of the restaurant was terrible compared to the swank competitors along the strip, and the elderly namedropping locals were nothing but annoying. Steer clear." 0
+My chicken parm was okay. But my mom ordered the salmon and that was amazing. My Aunts was also ok and why it only got 2 stars. I would expect for consistency especially with how prices all the food is. Having to track down your waiter is another reason for its low score 0
+"I went in for dinner with my boyfriend to celebrate his birthday and was highly disappointed in our experience. We sat down at the table, which was only half set, and it took ten minutes for a server to come over and greet us, which if the restaurant was busy I could have maybe understood, but it was a Thursday night and the place was far from packed. We ordered a bottle of wine off the list to celebrate and when the server returned he opened the bottle and poured our glasses out and walked away without informing us that the bottle we had originally selected was unavailable and had given us a younger year. As all of this was happening someone came by our table and slung down a huuuge long break stick directly on the table along with some sort of corn/cheese concoction and walked away. By this time we were ready to order antipasti, a cheese and meat selection..which was delivered in the same quick fashion, and when we stopped the gentlemen who delivered it to ask what the different varieties of meats and cheeses were he had no clue, took a stab at it...and of course, was incorrect. The selection on the menu was okay, nothing to write home about. The truffle pasta I had was good but when I asked my boyfriend how his pasta with marinara sauce was his only reply was \""""the sauce you make is better \"""" and this from an Italian restaurant. Our server only came by one time to check on us after the food got there and by the time he did, it really wouldn't have made a difference what we thought of our meals because they were practically over. There was a server nearby for a good portion of the meal though, stocking and refilling their silverware drawers. SOOO loudly that we had to raise our voices to speak above the noise. Which all in all we might not have noticed if it had not been silent in the restaurant. They were playing absolutely no music at all. The server came over to give us the check without even offering dessert, which we definitely wanted seeing as we were celebrating his birthday and we had mentioned to the server originally when we sat down and then had to remind him of when we expressed that we were not ready and wanted to looking at the dessert menu after making through the rest of the meal. Our terimusu was good, probably the best thing we had all night along with the lemonchello for dessert. Would we go back anytime soon...for the food probably, for the service..probably not. They could definitely use some help in that department. But from what I've heard being a local in the service industry out here in Vegas, the rumor is that Onda along with others in the Mirage are going to be undergoing changes, and with that I'm sure will we be back for a second shot." 0
+Rounding up here. It's really a 3.5. The good is good but not top caliber Italian. I had the burrata. The lobster was minimal, the sauce was good but it became incredibly buttery after a few bites. I guess eat it in moderation. We also has the bone marrow for an appetizer and the sardines that accompanied it were very good. Overall super over priced for what it is. Service was friendly. 1
+I would avoid. The food is OK, the prices are ludicrous, the portions are tiny. This is small portions of average food at fine dining prices. 0
+This place sucks. If it wasn't for a properly cooked protein (with horrible garnish), I would have given it one star. The price point is ridiculous for the under quality of the food. Given the amazing dining choices in Vegas, you are better off passing on this overpriced restaurant. 0
+"PF Chang's is that huge chain of formula corporate restaurants HQ in Phoenix, AZ that Americans seem to love. (They are found in nearly everystate now, there are 32 in California alone!) \n\nI guess if you offer \""""exotic\"""" Asian like food in a nicely appointed dinner setting, charge more for it, and give it more Americanized names, tastes, and people serving it, America goes for it! \n\nIt really is a sampling of Faux regional type Chinese like dishes. Sichuan General Chu's (or Cho's) chicken, Cantonese Moo Goo Gai Pan or used to be lemon chicken popularized into Orange Chicken by Panda Express into sweet and sour, slightly spicy Orange chicken: Mandarin Moo Shoo pork; and good old Cantonese fried rice. \n\nTo their credit, they keep things consistent, and they keep things at a decent level if not authentic. Service attempts to be good, but it is usually too crowded for anyone to notice. \n\nAfter our group ordered, the waitress showed the condiment tray and asked how spicey we wanted our sauce (there were 3 small bottles of chili sauce, soy sauce and vinegar, and 3 small dip-dishes of yellow mustard, chili paste and soy sauce. Huh? Was she going to mix it for us? I asked can't each of us make our own sauces (like you would in any Chinese restaurant?). \n\nAnyway, if you want some asian flavors but want to pay more and not get authentic food, and need to wait for your table and be served by young, inexperienced, caucasian, smiling CPK/Chili's/TGIF/Outback type servers, go to PF Changs. If you really like it, and you don't think they have over-saturated their potential growth as a chain, you might purchase some of there stock, too!" 0
+This place is soooo good! I will say its pretty expensive but yummy yum! If you go you MUST have the crispy green beans! This is my favorite thing on the menu! I cane at the entire plate by myself and i want more after. I crave them all the time! I also love the kung pao scallops! wow are thoseee good!\nI did have this very sweet chicken which i did not like at all.\nBut everything else i've ever had was really good. 1
+Expensive and overcooked... Place was empty and cooking time was quite long. With all the choices in Vegas this was the wrong one 0
+Waited in line to see how long a wait would be for three people. A gentlemen waiting in the opposite line psychically grabbed me and pulled me back and said that he was in front of me. I told him that there was clearly two lines and that my party was larger than his party of two so either way I'd still be waiting much much longer than him. The hostess told me to head to the end of the line and wait once again even though I had all ready waited in the double line for 10-15 minutes.\n\nAbsolutely terrible customer services and something I wouldn't expect from PF Changs...a place I often visit at my home town which I won't visit anymore.\n\nI'll never be back! 0
+"I'm normally a fan of PF Changs but this experience was not good at all! I wanted to take my mother since she had never been. I always bring home food for her to try. This was not what I hoped her first PF Changs experience would be! \n\nThe beef with broccoli was over cooked, and when we asked about it we were told that's how it's ALWAYS made. The Mongolian Beef was overlooked as well. I had a cup of wonton soup...lets face it you can't really mess that up!\n\nOverall the service was less than stellar,the waitress was a bit rude. When the manager came over to speak with us we were asked had we ever been to PF Changs? I asked why he wanted to know he said because we were asking about the food and explained to me how PF Changs is not a \""""typical\"""" Chinese restaurant. I explained to him I was a regular at my local location and have NEVER had beef cooked to the point it was basically beef jersey, nor had I ever been treated like that in a restaurant. \n\nI will continue to frequent the PF Changs in the PH hotel/casino, but will NOT go back to this location!" 0
+Rice tasted like plastic. Service sucked. It was my first and last time going there. If I didn't have a $20 gift card I don't think I would went in the first place. Not a good experience at all. :( 0
+This chain use to be at the forefront of asian fusion cuisine, now I'd rather go to a family run Chinese resturant. 0
+I am basing my review only on the morning news... \n\nIn the morning, you will hear the traffic report and basic weather info once every 10 minutes... on the 8s. That makes this the best news to listen to and/or watch in the mornings if you actually need to venture out of your house for work or anything else... \n\nI am a fan of keeping things simple, and that's what Channel 8 morning news does. 1
+Great spot for late night eats. The carne asada tacos were street taco size, and were filled with delicious marinated beef. They were $1.50 each. We also had some horchata, which wasn't super sweet like how other kinds can get, and was very cool and refreshing. I didn't see any hours posted on the door, but we were there on a Saturday night at 11 P.M. and they were still open. 1
+The ambiance of this place was more formal than lively, not what I expect from a less than average churrascaria. 0
+I haven't been here for a while as I found it unremarkable on my last visit. Soup, salad and other items outside of the main meal were forgettable, entree items from the rodizio were reasonably good, sometimes a little off (i.e. dry turkey), service was very hit or miss, with wait staff either moderately attentive or hard to get a hold off. Decor and sensibility of restaurant was dated and uninteresting.\n\nI have not been to other options in town (i.e. Texas de Brazil, Samba or Brasil) other than Rumjungle's rodizio, which was a little better on the food, but I did not like the club atmosphere (and I hold nothing against them on the club atmosphere, as this is delivered as advertised but not my taste for dining at least).\n\nWould recommend trying other options. 0
+Firefly was booked solid, so the team suggested this place instead. I didn't realize what it was until I got here - the same mediocre Brazilian I tried years ago.\nCompared to my last visit, service was (slightly) better and the food was worse.\nIt's very much a silver hair crowd, so if you're bringing your hot date here, don't.\nGiven both Fogo de Chao and Texas de Brazil up the road, there's no reason to come here. 0
+The beds were clean and comfortable, and my room was quiet. \n\nHowever, the hallways just about everywhere are filled with marijuana smoke constantly (except for in the morning, there is just the left over stale stench of it). You can't breathe when you walk down the halls. I told management, they just cited medical marijuana laws. \n\nThere is a lot of suspicious people just walking around in the halls, loitering and sitting on the stairs in the stairwells. Very strange and makes the place raunchy.\n\nThe internet connection is included, but very poor.\n\nThe shower and sinks had very slow drainage, and the paint is peeling off the wall in the shower. It is not easy to keep a constant temperature in the shower.\n\nThe staff seemed nice and helpful.\n\nThe ice machine didn't work, and there really is not any other amenities. You get basically a marijuana smoked-filled room, that is clean and quiet. But, you can go right next door to Ellis Island Casino and get $2 beers (brewed right there), a very good priced restaurant with great food, and a fun time at a casino. This was the only reason why I stayed at this Super 8. \n\nI will NOT ever go back to this hotel, just overall it is disgusting with the smell and type of people loitering around inside the building. 0
+Let me preface my review by saying I'm pretty low maintenance- a clean bed and shower works for me but if you kick in a free paper or breakfast, I'm sold. I travel a lot on business so on my own time, I don't need all the bells and whistles. The breakfast had everything but bacon and eggs. If you want that, go next door and get it for cheap. It was a bit chaotic because there was a line and someone had to share the table with me. \n\nI only stayed for a night so I was looking for a place that offered an airport shuttle such as this. It offers an airport shuttle which is a plus and it's on demand. It was there when I called. A lot of people were checking in and I heard the same speech from the people working the counter which was great Bc sometimes they cut it short. \n\nThere is a computer with a printer in the large lobby but the minimum charge is $5.00. There are elevators, a small bathroom but how many people need to be in there at once. When I'm doing my business, wait your turn.\n\nI had a view of the pool and jacuzzi and there are vending machines on each floor unlike most places. The plus for me is being next to Ellis Island which is the best thing going in Vegas for food. \n\nThe location is great and you're a block from the monorail and the strip. There's a sports book in the casino, a gas station at the corner and a decent souvenir shop 5 minutes away. Unlike most places, there is no resort fee or a deposit. \n\nI'll be back. 1
+Worst. Restaurant. Ever.\n\nMoldy food (rolls should never be green. How do you not notice that before/while bringing out food?). Atrocious service. Then they have the audacity to charge for it.\n\nThis being Vegas let's make odds on what will happen first: the health departmet shuts them down OR the incompetent management bankrupts them. This place only survives on sucker tourists. 0
+I wish I had read other people's review before I went there.\n\nThe service was horrible. After ordering our drink, we put in our food order right away. It took a while for the waiter to bring our drinks. (diet coke, ice tea and a beer) We noticed that the restaurant isn't that big and it seem they had enough wait staff, however, it took 20 min before we finally get our drink. \nWe waited 45 min and didn't see our food. I saw a table that sat down after us already finished either food and paid. Mind you we ordered oyster on the half shell. Does it require any cooking???? why did it take 45 min? \n\nAnyways, we told the waiter to not bother with our food and we want to leave. It was totally his fault for not putting the food order b/c he said our food will be out in 20 min.. I guess after we asked about our food, they started cooking the pasta we ordered. The waiter was rude about it, he dropped off our drink check and just left. There was no apology what so ever.\n\num... with the kind of service, I wonder if they will be in business for long. 0
+I don't know why this place has such bad reviews -- I loved it. And I'm from San Francisco and Los Angeles, so it's not like I'm used to different standards.\n\nSERVICE:\nOur waiter was great. He was always courteous, always checked on us, and joked around with our group, too. I have absolutely zero complaints about him.\n\nDRINKS:\nWe had a bottle of a dry New Zealand white. Can't go wrong with that. Went with the food perfectly, and the $50 price tag wasn't overpriced for the quality. (They had plenty of options in the $20-$30 range, as well.)\n\nFOOD:\nLoved the oysters. Very fresh and tasty, and come with everything you might want on the side. The steamed mussels and fried calamari were also excellent appetizers. By the way, THE APPETIZERS ARE BIG. Great to split for 2 people.\nAs for the entree, the seafood Cioppino was excellent. Great mix of seafood in a delicious sauce. (Also very large portion -- great to split). 1
+"For a steakhouse in Las Vegas, you can't beat Circus Circus for a great value. At first look, the $40 filet is pricey but that includes a salad or soup, side dish, and entree. If you went anywhere else, it would be the same price or more. Good service, great food, and old school atmosphere. Love it and will return again. \n\nThe wine list is comprehensive and a good wine can be found at any price point.\n\nOut cab driver said after we mentioned that's where we ate \""""it's like walking through the ghetto to get to the palace.\"""" Yep, that about sums it up." 1
+"I was in town this past weekend with my son and four of his groomsman for his bachelor party. We needed a steak and found this place here on Yelp. After the mostly very positive reviews, we decided to go. \n\nCircus Circus. What can I say. Wayyyy past its prime. But nicely hidden, so much so that if you're not really looking you will miss it, is The Steakhouse. What a nice surprise. \n\nThis is a throwback to the old school style steakhouse which my son and I totally love. Dark wood, cozy surroundings etc. I was looking for the Rat Pack. (Frank, Dino, Sammy) You walk right past the grill area when you are seated and we had a table where we could watch the guys cooking the steaks. Kind of neat. Just a great atmosphere for eating a steak dinner with friends.\n\nWe were greeted by our waiter, Ray, promptly. I mentioned the bachelor party thing and he immediately lit up and was engaged in making our time a good one. He is a veteran of the game and knew just how to take care of us. Drinks and food were ordered and away we went.\n\nWhere they stumbled was with the food. Drinks were great, salads were very good. But 3 of us had ordered steak medium rare and received medium well. Also, I ordered a lobster tail with my ribeye and the tail was raw on the inside. BUT our man Ray handled the situation professionally which is to say with no comment other than a sincere apology and the offer to redo the meals which we accepted. Unfortunately, a few minute later, a runner came out with my lobster tail which had clearly been nuked in the microwave. All shriveled up and steaming. Ray was nearby and I flagged him down and he was aghast. The ruined tail was taken away no questions asked. We a were offered a round of free cocktails while we waited and it was a bachelor party so....Way to go Ray.\n\nUnfortunately our 3 friends were done with their meals when our redone meals arrived. But they arrived completely fresh and perfectly done. No recycled veggies etc. In the end we all had terrific meals and were completely satisfied.\n\nBut again, the fantastic Ray then offers unsolicited our choice of free dessert or an after dinner drink of our choice. Again, being it was a bachelor party....We all had generous shots of a nice high end bourbon for \""""dessert.\""""\n\nSo even though there were a few hiccups, the staff handled them very well and we were completely satisfied. And at a price that was about half of what we would have paid at one of the more notable places like Gordon Ramsey's at the Paris. A great time was had by all.\n\nThanks Ray." 1
+I was a little worried going in because I've read good reviews about other restaurants from fellow Yelpers and came away unimpressed but everything I read about Del Frisco's was true. This place is amazing! My friends and I called for a reservation the day of and did not have a problem getting a table considering it was a Friday night. We waited only a few minutes after getting there before we were seated at our table.\n\nThey have the most professional staff working here, our server, JP, was so attentive and answered any question we had about the menu and even recommended which steak I should try. I ended up ordering the 22 oz. bone-in rib eye cooked medium and it was the best piece of meat I have ever had. I'm sure you're thinking I'm exaggerating but I'm not, this steak was THAT good.... the real deal. And it made me feel a little better knowing that my $50 was well spent. Everything else was just a bonus. We had a slice of the lemon cake which was good but a little too sweet for me. It was more than enough for five people.\n\nI can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend Del Frisco's to anyone willing to try it. Who cares about the price... you only live once. I can't wait to go back, my mouth waters just thinking about it.... 1
+"WOW!\n\nI have to say.. Morton's, I love you, but Del Frisco's was amazing! \nMy boyfriend and I were craving steak when we happened to hear about this place and decided to give it a try. I knew we were in for way more than we were expecting as soon as I opened the menu. Thank God the server quickly came over to help go over the selections. Honestly though, it only left me even more indecisive since everything sounded soo good - only now I'm trying to stop myself from salivating as I make a decision.\n\nStone Crab legs, bone-in filet mignon, 20 oz lobster tail, huge side orders of potatoes au gratin and broccoli sauteed in garlic and white wine, and more, our table was full of yummy goodness. Steak was done perfectly and exactly as they described when I chose \""""medium rare\"""". The lobster tail was one of the best I've ever had, and I never had Stone Crab legs before, but those were delicious!\n\nService was also impeccable! At one point, I had three people trying to serve me at once: one scooping potatoes onto my plate, another serving me broccoli, and another cutting up my lobster tail.\n\nNot exactly cheap eats, but the price very well reflects the top quality of food and service you are presented with here. If you're winning at the craps table, make it a point to dine here! \n\nWinner, winner, Del Frisco's dinner!!" 1
+For a while I had been trying to remember the name of the steakhouse I went to that had, by far, the most incredible steak I have ever tasted in my life. I was able to locate this steakhouse via Yelp and immediately recognized it.\n\nFirst of all, it's probably been about 3 years since I've eaten there, but that does not mean that any ounce of my being has forgotten about the delicious steak and everything else I consumed that very night. Now, I love a good steak. I order steaks the way they should be ordered, medium rare. And I am not usually a fan of having any type of crust or marinade on a steak because I love the real flavor of the meat. I am only saying this so that you know that this review comes from someone who actually loves steak.\n\nNow, if you are finding yourself in Vegas or are going there for whatever reason, and you are looking for a good steakhouse, you MUST go to this place. Sure, it will cost you a pretty penny, but to me it's worth it.\n\nAmbiance is good, steak is absolutely cooked to perfection, and all the side dishes are killer. 1
+"Expectations were high for our New Years Eve Dinner and unfortunately Del Frisco's could not deliver for our party.\n\nIn retrospect I knew I should have stayed away from the tasting menu as I know I am not a \""""noshing\"""" kind of guy and I like the big portions and a full size steak.\n\nService was good given the place was pretty busy...BUT attention to detail was very much lacking. We called ahead to ensure there was a good non-alc sparkling wine for my pregnant significant other who is normally a wine connoisseur (when not with child). When we called ahead to attempt to bring in our own bottle they said they had some NA Sparkling Champagne...when we get there they whip out a freaking bottle of Martinellis Cider????\n\nAnother person in our party was the smart one and got a steak a la carte - bone in rib eye which was juicy and perfectly seasoned. I got the Pri Fix Rib Eye which was disappointing...looked like a cut of steak you can get from Vons in the family pack. Crab cake was good-right amount of crab (Blue) to binding portion. Again small bite on the tasting menu, was sooo tempted to get a full order.\n\nMy general rule is to try a place more than once before ruling it out, so the crab cake was definitely enough to bring me back for another try at their Steak." 0
+This is a great place to go if you are looking for a good steakhouse in Vegas. \n\nWe went here w/ a group of 17 for a friends b-day. It took us sometime to get seated even if we made reservations but we did request for a private room. \n\nWhile waiting we sat at the bar. There was someone playing the piano who took requests - hello Billy Joel songs! \n\nYou also need to check out their James Bond table. It will suddenly open and play songs from the movie. It also has wine that is etched w/ the different James Bond movies.\n\nOnce we were seated, service was fast and good. The B and I shared a porterhouse and crab legs. I like my steak w/ bone and medium rare. Our steak came medium but the server was quick to get us a new piece of steak when we complained. The steak was coated in a seasoning of spices w/ lots of pepper. It was really good! Perfectly seared outside and rare inside. Delish! The crab legs were really good too.\n\nWe also ordered Oysters (west coast) - I like the sweeter variety. They were also superb. Did I mention the sesame bread that comes before the meal? It was served warm as any good restaurant should and w/ whipped butter - I think it was sweet cream butter.\n\nThis one takes the cake. Lobster Mac and Cheese! You have to get it. It's the best mac and cheese I've ever had in my whole life.\n\nI will come back anytime. 1
+Popular steakhouse located off the strip. This place has an old school atmosphere to it -- classy with dark wood decors and dimmed lights. I would definitely recommend making dinner reservations as they were completely booked for the night we were there. Even though we made reservations ahead of time, we still had to wait 30 minutes before we were seated. However we were entertained with live piano music during our wait which was enjoyable. \n\nOf course we did our research on yelp and ordered the crab cakes and calamari. The crab cakes were delish! Ruth Chris use to be my fave for crab cakes, but not anymore! The cakes were packed with an ample amount of crabs that tasted sweet and delicate to the tongue. I found the calamari to be mediocre; nothing spectacular about it. I probably wouldn't order it again next time. I ordered the fillet mignon and my fiance ordered the rib eye. The fillet mignon was great, but WOW, their rib eye is scrumptious!! Aged to perfection providing the perfect taste when grilled to medium rare. We also enjoyed their sauteed mushrooms; I think it pairs well with steak. \n\nI would highly recommend this place for anyone seeking a fulfilling steak dinner. You can't go wrong with this place! 1
+First let me just say, if you are dining on the cheap, this is NOT the place for you. Average steak is $40+ and the bone in Rib Eye was $65. So we were not dining on the cheap but still, if it says Market Price and you don't ask, then just like us fools, it's your bad...did not realize the Seafood Plateau was going to be $165.00; granted the crab legs were large, and it had a couple of snow claws, but the rest was just regular cold shrimp (like 4) and oysters on the half, maybe another 4. It was enough to share, and I guess you pay a premium for fresh fish when you are in the middle of the dessert...or well, anyway just ask.\n\nThe thing to come to Del Frisco's for is the meat. They have great meat and they season and cook it well. As well or as rare as you want it, that's how you are going to get it. The sides are served family style and there is plenty to share, once you agree on what to share (I love creamed spinach, but I was the only one at the table to love creamed spinach, so I got some anyway!). \n\nThe ambience is dark steakhouse, and the servers are professionally friendly. They have an excellent wine list and their som is more then happy to help you find something to fit your meal and your pocket book.\n\nLindySez: All in all a great meal...just remember to ask the prices so you don't get sticker shock at checkout! 1
+Crab cakes outshined the steaks, but not to take away from the steaks because they were very good. We came in with a large part of 13 or so and they sat us in our own sectioned off room which oddly had some TV's in the corners. The service was excellent, we had a few issues with overcooked fish and a tuna tare tare coming out instead of a steak one we requested. \nThis is a fine steakhouse with great service which is well worth the short drive off the strip to come to. They did a great job with such a large group of rowdy guys. 1
+"This was our first visit to this steak house, it's similar to Morton's and Capital Grill, but The decor was very dated & 70's-remember The \""""York Steak House\""""? not much ambiance, our waiter was fine, but the chef could not cook a steak medium if his life depended on it. to begin with, I had a horrible cut of fillet all gristle, first they served it practically raw, then they ruined it and sent it back charred but still rare inside. Then the Chef came out in a huff, he had butterflied the meat which had shrunk to nothing it was overcooked and inedible, I didn't complain further as I was with a client, BUT, They did nothing to correct it or replace it. I would never go back or recommend this place simply on their guest service. There are many other great steak house options available in Vegas..." 0
+We attended a corporate Christmas party at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House. It was a wonderful place for a party and food was delicious. I had lobster macaroni and cheese as a side dish (needs to be shared by two) and lamb as an entree. It was both prepared with perfection. The lamb was served with the right tenderness and seasoning. You can taste the lobster in the macaroni and cheese without the cheese overpowering the dish. I tasted my friend's prime porterthouse and it was also a good choice to order. The staff was attentive and never left you with an empty glass. \n\nThe only reason it was given four stars instead of five was due to the second wine pour had sediments floating in my wine glass and coffee grounds in my coffee cup.\n\nThe overall experience was enjoyable and highly recommended for couples, special family occasions, and corporate gatherings. 1
+Best Meal of our Honeymoon!\n\nWe had a long week of dining out for our honeymoon. We are lovers of good wine and steak and were searching all week for an amazing experience. We started at Tom Colicchio's at the MGM and were surprised by how bad their service was. We were both servers in our past lives and know when someone is doing a good job. Your servers were amazing! Service was prompt and courteous. We were never wanting for anything and the service was never overbearing... it was an experience every person would want at a restaurant. The steaks and shellfish we ordered were all perfect and offered more selection than we expected. We were pessimistic about going because we know you are a chain and we thrive on unique experiences... but i have to say, I will always hold Del Frisco's as my first choice when dining out from now on. Thank you so much. 1
+If I could, I would give this place 4.5 stars. Allow me to explain....\n\nWe started my birthday dinner off with the tuna tartare and the calamari.. both were excellent apps.. one of my cousins had the Svedka vodka infused pineapple cocktail (the VIP... get it?!?) which I had a sip from and enjoyed a lot.\n\nOur sides for the dinner were the asparagus, potatoes au gratin, and the lobster mac and cheese. All were good but the lobster mac and cheese stood out.. mostly b/c I love me some mac and cheese.\n\nFor dinner I ordered the 16 oz prime ribeye cooked medium. As per our server's recommendation, I cut into it to determine if the doneness was correct... I did and it was cooked perfectly, or so I tthought. As I started to cut off a piece for my tablemates to try the steak, it turned out to be a step below rare. \n\nI advised our server about the doneness of my steak and he apologized and he sent it back. A few minutes later, another gentleman in a suit came up to me and apologized about the doneness of my steak. When it came back, MY OH MY, best steak I've had all year.\n\nThe service throughout dinner was solid. Waters were promptly refilled. When my beer was close to being empty I was asked if I wanted another. \n\nAs a postscript to my review, towards the end of the dinner, I filled out one of their mailing cards just for the hell of it. This week, I recived a hand written thank you card from our server thanking me and my party for having my birthday dinnner there. That blew my mind away.\n\nSo, 4.5 stars out of 5. It would have been 5 but the 1/2 star deduction was because I had to send my steak back. But everything else was perfect. Better than the other steakhouse I went to in Vegas earlier in the year. 1
+Way over- priced!!! I just can't see how you can gauge customers $67.00 for 16oz steak with a bone!?! There is no justification even if the steaks came from golden steers! Don't fall for the con-job, there is no beef on the planet that warrants Del Friscos prices. I left hungry any pennyless. 0
+"My friend and I went to Postrio on a recent trip to Vegas. She had been there several times before - all good experiences. After our evening there, I would never go back. We were seated promptly (we had a reservation), but no one came to our table for 15 minutes. Not to bring water or to tell us they'd be right with us. Finally, our server came to the table and we were able to order wine. 10 minutes later, our wine arrived. The server sat it on the table and said \""""I'll be right back to pour it\"""" and went on to take drinks and checks to other tables. The food was mediocre at best. I had herb gnocchi with wild mushrooms, a caesar salad, and peach gallette for dessert. My friend did seem to love her classic lasagna. The food wasn't horrible... just nothing special. I've eaten better at popular chain restaurants and expected more from a Wolfgang Puck gig. Oh - and, we were seated out in the mall part of the restaurant, which completely killed the ambiance I would like when paying Postrio prices." 0
+"I can't believe this restaurant has been in my hood of SF all this time and I had to go all the way to Vegas to finally try it. All I have to say is Molto Bene! Everything was perfect.\n\nMy collective dinner dates of 16 girls all got pizza with the exception of me. When I tasted the margherita with it's perfect bites of basil and savory mozzerella I thought, \""""Damn, I'm so stupid to come to an Italian restaurant and not order pizza\"""". The crusts were buttery, slightly sweet, and had an even golden color all around - I would liken it to a fancy version of CPK's. I also tried the chorizo (might as well be thick pepperoni) and basil shrimp (delish!). \n\nI was feeling a little stupid for not getting something super Italian and carb-y but I relented when I saw my dish come out. The caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes and burrata cheese was drool-inducingly amazing. Watery, cold, and creamy burrata over juicy, firm and ridiculously red tomatoes - a sweet balsamic drizzle over the plate - holy moly, I was so glad I ordered what I did. It was light and cool - excellent for a hot Vegas night." 1
+THE BEST BURGER EVER!!!! for someone who never craves burgers on the way to vegas all i can think about is the burger here. the onion marmalade with the sharp vermont cheddar and the juicy prime beef burger. AMAZINGNESS! 1
+"Wolfgang is one of my favorite mainstream chefs. I'm in love with his style of cooking, overall restaurant decor and lack of stuffiness.\n\nThe food was amazing. We got a bottle of wine and shared the raviolis and Lobster BLT. The portions were off, the ravioli dish was on the dainty side and the sandwich was massive and enough to feed two. No big deal, but the price didn't justify the vast size difference. OMG - let's not forget the delicious fries. They were so good, the idea of ketchup scared me. \n\nAlthough a little gaudy (but hey, isn't that Vegas) it was really fun to sit inside/outside. I felt I was in a cartoon sitting in the palazzio of Venice. The host and service was great with us; I was debating between the lobster BLT and linguini and clams and with conviction, \""""hands down the BLT.\"""" She was NOT wrong there!" 1
+"Went to Postrio with my mom and 2 sisters on a Vegas 4-day girls trip. It was our Thursday night choice and we were all very pleased! I made a reservation and was immediately seated. The hostess told me that they don't seat inside the restaurant during the weekdays but it worked out perfectly because we wanted to sit \""""outside\"""" (in St. Marks Square). I am a vegetarian so I ordered a salad, I think the menu is different from the on online because I can't find it. But it was definitely yummy! Good portion too. We ordered 3 pizzas, the wood oven roasted mushrooms/leeks/rosemary/goat cheese, house made pepperoni/kalamata olives/slow roasted tomatoes and the 'margheria' pizza. All were super big and very tasty. The hostess asked if we were celebrating anything and it was my older sister's birthday so after we ate they brought out this very gorgeous raspberry souffle with 3 different small bowls of sauce. The waiter then takes his spoon and breaks open the souffle and pours each one in as he explains what they are. WOW it was magnificant! I wouldn't usually order something that is raspberry but now I will definitely give it chance! It was $11 and he took it off the bill, very nice! Overall great restaurant - definitely worth the try if you in the area :)" 1
+My wife and I make this restaurant one of our regular stops when we get to Vegas. Service and food are always good. We shared the Rigatoni and Spicy Pepperoni Pizza with some added chili pepper flakes to give it a little more zest. This paired perfectly with the bottle of Chianti we had. Superb dinner. Service was excellent too! 1
+I'd been here a few times. I love where it's located in the Madison Square. I love eating and people watching. The food is always great and the service is always topnotch.\n\nWe had the Sausage Pizza and the homemade spaghetti. It was one of the best I have ever had. 1
+Wa\ny overpriced for what you get. The menu is so mediocre as is the service and the portions are ridiculous! I know this is prime real estate but the empty restaurant should have been a warning sign. $30 will get you a teeny piece of FARMED raised salmon. The waiter was arrogant and we will not be in a hurry to return to this place! 0
+I went during brunch time since they were advertising free mimosas and missed out on the coveted donuts!\n\nThey gave us apple fritters instead which were perfectly lightly crunchy on the outside and so doughy on the inside filled with apples which were still slightly crunchy and not too sour. It came with an interesting apple paste spread as well as a creamy sauce on the plate which I preferred.\n\nWe also got monkey bread which was so perfectly sticky with a bit of crunchy texture inside. It's a bit on the sweeter side but didn't verge on TOO sweet for me. This was definitely my favorite of the two. \n\nI'd be interested in trying entrees here in the future! 1
+Brought my Swatch in for a band repair. They cleaned the face and I bought a new watch for my wife as well. The people were awesome, helpful and it was the best customer service I have had in a long time. Love this place. 1
+Clean but outdated rooms. Lots of airport noise and no vending machines with snacks. I would not repeat another stay here. Too many other reasonably priced options. 0
+This Hotel doesn't even deserve a 1 star. A motel in Vegas would be a better choice if your looking for an affordable hotel. Motel 6 is cheaper and the rooms are basically the same. Cheap! The old white guy in a yellow shirt they call The Security Guard was an a-hole. You know, the type of guy who enjoys their plastic badge and takes advantage of power trip that wasn't at all necessary in a situation. And their receptionist was the cherry on top. Hotel staff was the worst. I have never been to a hotel that made me feel so unwanted and unwelcomed. I have been to almost all the hotels in Vegas and Alexis Park Hotel is by far the worst hotel ever. 0
+I stayed here for New Year's Eve and an event following the holiday. I loved it! My room was newly remodeled, beautiful, and clean. I worked with their fantastic staff and I felt as if we were partners working toward the same goal. I was really impressed by how well the staff handled things that went wrong and how flexible and helpful they were in helping us to achieve our goals together. I will definitely be going back. 1
+Looks good from far but far from good. 0
+I stayed here while I was attending CES. I like this hotel, because it's quiet without casino, having good pool and gym. Not so fancy, but the staff is nice and attentive. It's not like typical Las Vegas type of hotel, that's why I like it. 1
+"After reading the reviews on this site, I was skeptical. However I had no choice since my family had already booked it. We booked the Groupon deal for the Monarch Suite at $40/night. Now when you think of a suite, don't think like the suite in \""""The Hangover.\""""\n\nI expected the room to be complete crap as it was listed on the reviews, but when I walked in, it was opposite of my expectations. In the monarch suite, it is like a one-bedroom apartment. It has a living room, a wet bar/kitchen, and a bedroom. Two TV's in total, the flat screen is in the bedroom. I don't mind the tube TV in the living room.\n\nThe carpet was clean, the furniture was clean, the bathroom was clean, and the bedroom was--clean. Ice cold AC and free coffee in the room. We requested a microwave (which was free) and a nice bell hop came by and dropped it off within 15 minutes, he didn't even expect a tip! \n\nThey have three pools and they are your average apartment complex size, but they are in working order! Someone said the pool was cold in December... WHY ARE YOU SWIMMING IN DECEMBER?? \n\nBasically my experience here was amazing. Great room at $40/night with NO EXTRA FEES! Great amenities and a shuttle straight to the strip, how convenient can it get? I'd suggest you stay here as it is wonderful. The only con is it's near McCarran Airport and you can hear the flights landing from here.\n\nTIP: Come early and request a renovated room! That's what we did and that's probably why our stay was great. Lol" 1
+Okay first off let me start off with this we stay here for Memorial Day weekend Friday through Monday this is the worst place I ever stayed in my 23 years of life friday we wait four hours for them to bring the remote for AC mind you it's 92 degrees in this damn room they finally brought the remote about five hours later Second you can hear everything that goes on in that hotel the front desk is like a mile away from building 23 and we order pizza from the pizza place and the Alexis Park resort they told us 45 minutes took hour 45 minutes and the pizza was it was cold housekeeping has a schedule and if you need towels around 8pm or 9pm you're not going to get them because housekeeping is going home for the day that's sucks so Sunday we leave to go shopping enjoy our day we come back to our room the door wouldn't open come to find out they check us out our room on their own we have to wait 30 minutes from them to recheck us back in our room monday morning we're leaving at 6 AM and as were going back to make sure everything out our room a guy in room 2305 is pleasuring himself in the front room window can we call security, security never came so with this all being said I would never ever stay at the Alexis Park resort ever again 0
+"This place sucks are room's had no Ac the manager had us moving room whit no help from them- we found bedbugs on the bed nasty place to stay at \""""Im never never staying here again \"""" customers service sucks" 0
+There were 12 of us that ate at this crowded and cramped place, with stinky overflowing restrooms in Las Vegas. \nThe food was delicious. Some dishes could be less greased with butter, but overall the food was good in comparison to mid-range Indian restaurants in the US - although it was priced higher than most in its range. \nThe wait was long as there are few tables to seat. Restrooms were absolutely a disaster with things overflowing with no attention from the owners. A common problem with most Indian restaurants like this one. If the food is good, the price is high - but no funds are diverted to keeping the restaurant clean for a clean experience. Where does all the cash go - not to the poor low-cost undocumented workers ???? 0
+This review is for their lunch buffet.\n\nI was so lucky today. The buffet had my favorite entree and dessert, all for about $10, which normally would have cost me close to $20 easily. \n\n-Goat Karahi: The meat was so tender and flavorful. Place a piece of this delicate meat on a piece of naan, add some white onions and a squeeze of lemon...what do you get? Yummy yummy in my tummy!\n\n-Kheer: Traditional rice pudding made with basmati rice, milk, sugar & saffron. I can eat 2 bowls of this easily. So DeliCious.\n\nThey constantly bring out naan to you when your basket gets low.\n\nAside from these 2 awesome things that I eat from the buffet line, they also offer other dishes like the pakora, aloo gobi, chicken tandoori, and many other dishes and desserts (my friend had mango custard and she said it was very good...I vowed to try it next time by not overstuffing myself with the kheer). Their menu changes though. The other time that I was here, instead of the goat karahi, they had lamb vindaloo. Instead of kheer, they had gulab jamun (milk cheese balls soaked in a honey syrup), which was a sad day for me :(. I expressed to the server with a pout, indicating that I would much prefer the kheer. Next thing you know, he brought out a serving of kheer just for me! Yay to the awesome server!\n\nTherefore, if there are certain items that you like, you might want to call ahead to check out what's on their line. Other than that, if you feel adventurous, please check this place out. I will definitely come back! 1
+Every Indian in Las Vegas eats here. If you're not Indian and you want to eat where the Indians eat, this is it. It's the Bomb. and I don't mean Bay.\n\nEveryplace else is like the toilet that kid hid in in the movie Slumdog compared to this. 1
+India Palace never disappoints! Chicken tikka masala is amazing and the bhindi masala is delicious! We always get garlic naan with our meal and make sure to order extra to take home. My husband and I try to come here as often as we can! 1
+Went there for dinner at 6pm. Got crowded at about 8pm. Full house. \n\nBuilding was nice on the outside, but did not expect the dumpy location around it. Thinking Diamond in the rough? Not quite. \n\nService was good until it got busy then it was Ok. I had to go up to the bar to cash the check cause I didn't see waiter for a while. \n\nFood was neutral. Not really bad but not great. Garlic Naan was really the best thing. I was expecting more flavors but it was ok. They got my order wrong (chicken instead of shrimp) & shrimp came out rubbery (they take tail off). Small shrimp. Chicken tica tamdoori was good but they brought that out like it was an appetizer? It was my husband's main entr\u00e9e. I'm not sure what happened with that, but we weren't going to complain in front of friends. Plus the onions & such were not cooked all the way. I don't eat raw onions (they barely cooked them). \n\nSmall portions for price. \n\nDon't know we would go back unless friends absolutely wanted to go there. Too bad because I thought we found the best Indian place in town :( 0
+I love Indian food. India Palace is probably the best Indian food you can get in Vegas. The service is great. The food...even better. There are only TWO suggestions I can make to management. #1, please change the GOD AWFUL television playing on the wall. It is like watching a Mexican sitcom. They all look the same, everything is over acted and nothing is funny. Well, the same can be said about what is on the TVs at India Palace. #2, I like wine. Servers at India Palace will cork the wine behind the bar and bring an uncorked bottle to the table. This is a BIG NO NO in wine service. See my review of The Broiler in Hawaii. Anyway, visit this place. The TV is terrible, wine is uncorked (wine faux pas) but the service and food are spot on! 1
+Great food. Great service. Our server Garry was extremely helpful with helping us with the menu selections. Everyone was friendly. Food was amazing! 1
+"Food ok, but Mint is so close, I'm not sure why I'd ever bother again.\n\nWait...why DID I come here? That's right, the yelp \""""deal.\"""" They seemed extremely put out to have to handle with my take out order and their annoyance only increased when I mentioned my \""""deal.\"""" I apologize that you had to take my money, India Palace...I promise it'll never happen again!" 0
+We had visited the place during 4th July weekend. Right as we stepped in, we felt that the host was non-welcoming. The lunch buffet didn't really have enough options if you were a vegetarian. So we ordered a la carte. The curries were ordinary, and surprisingly even the breads weren't good. What we were most dissatisfied with, was their service - sloppy to say the best. 0
+Only go here if you're desperate. That was the only reason why we went there (we heard from word-of-mouth that you don't need a male escort to come here) I understood that the security guards needed to give us a hard time for being two straight women wanting to watch other women dance (and taking business away from them), but that didn't even compare to the quality of girls that Wednesday night, sleazy-brothelesque atmosphere, and rude pimp/DJ openly reprimanding the girls over the loud-speaker. \n\nThe more appealing and talented girls were hard to find, and Sapphire's was just interesting enough for us to stay a couple of hours. It was a disappointing experience for me since I've been to a more posh gentleman's club in SF. Next time I'll just make the effort and go to the Rhino, which you should too! 0
+"4 1/2 stars for I think the largest gentlemens club in vegas\n\nOk folks here is the deal with Sapphires's depending when you go month, week or day their will be girls there haha mostly on the weekends it seems girls from all over fly down to do a lil dance for all to see. If you ask they will tell whether it is a lie or not is irrelevant because your in vegas you can be from anywhere. \n\nFor the most part I have been here few times for friends bachelor parties if not for my own bachelor party back in 07 got to say best time to go is still during the AVN convention first or second week of January, bottle service is bank but if you get it, seems more of the women flock to your group haha you really can't go wrong here, it is honestly the only time in a mans life where you can say NO THANK YOU over and over to several women until you find one or more that you like , hahahahaha \n\nthey got all colors and all types here, pros, amateurs, thick and straight bony, top heavy, bottom heavy and several inbetweens, again place you go with your boys or for some of you bold girlfriends will go and have a great time. haha funny if you bring girls seems they get more attention more or less they start having conversations with the entertainers of the nite asking beauty tips hahahahahha i just sayin it happens ahhahhaha\n\nAlways have had good experiences here with friends, \n\n\""""quick note if you got a credit card and you takin out money for a dance at the atm in the club that is all bad\"""" mite as well wear a fluroscent jacket with noob lettering all over it , go to the bank before headin out here folks if you need change the front desk got several $1s enuff 1's to make it rain 10 times over haha \n\nof all the ladies I have met here none were rude or pushy they all here to make you happy = )\n\nfood ***** oh there is EYE candy PLENTY OF IT (dont make eye contact hahahhaha)\nprice $-$$$ there is charge to get in unless u get shuttled in, bottle service is bank, dances standard im not gonna write the amount though haha, drinks $$ dude 14.50 for domestic beer think twice before ordering your entertainer a drink haha\nservice ***** let just say they are all happy to see you\nambiance **** despite it being dark you really wont focus on furniture or table design haha" 1
+Complete Garbage!! 17 dollar drinks! Really? For bullcrap alcohol!! We paid 350 for bottle service and they brought out the smallest bottle of Sky vodka!! R u kidding me? We are a party of 11 and that's the bottle we're paying for??? Never ever again! Save your money and go to DejaVu!! One word....disappointed!!! 0
+The biggest strip club in the US is also the worst in the US. This place sucks in every possible way. The strippers basically try to mug you when you walk in. The bouncers are thugs. The entire place is one big scam, and that's saying a lot for a strip club of any kind. Oh yea and the bud lights are $14....have fun! 0
+"If you like to take care of your customers you must take care of your employee Michael... To be honest I'm not into fashion a lot, but this Oct 5 on an important Tv Network I watched \""""The House of Versace\"""" real or not, made me a huge Fan of how the Versace Family worked to build this HUGE NAME, but one guy in a store in a prestigious Mall of Las Vegas threat me like he doesn't need my business... Hope someone read this and take care of it. This guy need to care about the new possible customers. Im guessing Versace would care... IVAN" 0
+"Chinatown really begins HERE! Cheap deliciousness in an unlikely location near strip joints, sex toy shops, and Fashion Show Mall with an uninspiring dining atmosphere. But, as everybody else raves, the food is A+--nothing on the regular menu tops 10 bucks-lunches struggle to break the $5 barrier. On a couple of yelpers recommendations we tried the baked pork with special sauce. Killer, super crispy and the \""""sauce\"""" is a nice touch too. Is this stuff really baked? Seems more deep fried to me, I don't know how they could bake this stuff to such crunchy perfection. Regardless of how they do it, it's good stuff. We balanced it off with Mixed Vegetables Lo Hon Style, \""""spicy please\"""". Waitress brings it out and the moment she set it down she says, oh, it's not spicy, I'll bring some hot sauce. At this point I'm kind of bummed, she sets a dish of some kind of chili sauce in a bit (not a lot) of oil. I'm thinking \""""well this kind of blows\"""", UNTIL I tasted that stuff, complex layers of flavor. Use a little for a touch of heat and lots of flavor, add more for the burn you yearn. All of the sudden, I'm happy! That's right, a happy ending on Industrial Rd. Who would have thought? :-)" 1
+You can take off one star for lack of ambiance, but then add a star for a dinner of 10 with a final bill of $107, including tax. This is an old Vegas stand by. Really delicious potstickers, pan fried and little crisp and soft and the same time. I love anything in their Black Bean sauce. Good fried rice, and Kung Pao isn't too spicy, just right. My favorite thing is their Beef Chow Fun. I love this dish with little hot pepper slices and wide noodles. Off the beaten path, but not far for tourists. Also, they pour a good drink next door in Sonny's! 1
+so we ended up staying here cuz the person whos name the room was under at mgm grand was a no show/no call. not the worst thing to ever happen but definitely not something i ever expected. rooms were like $60 a night and damn they were small. alot of cops/security around too... not sure if thats a good thing or not. we werent in our rooms hardly at all so it wasnt that big of a deal. It was what it was. 0
+"I'm only giving this motel a 4 star instead of 5 because I can't imagine giving any motel 5 stars.\n\nI have stayed at this motel 4 times now. I stay at this motel because it is close to my favorite mega resort corner, but without the price tag of those mega resorts. From this motel I can easily access the Tropicana or Excalibur for some $5 black jack. Hooters next door has $3 black jack but I really don't like the Hooters Casino & Hotel (see other review). I can also go to NYNY to get some Big Apple style eats. On top of all that, the nightclubs LAX and Studio 54 are within walking distance. Although, lately I've been finding myself at the new club in Hard Rock at least one night each stay.\n\nThe Lobby:\n\nIs always surprisingly active and lively. Often times motel lobbies are dingy and quiet with the only sign of life being the person behind the counter - and even that can be a stretch. This motel is much different. There are usually 2-3 helpful staff members behind the counter, 1 attendant at the \""""tourism\"""" desk and several guests in the lounge area using the internet. Check-in is always quick and easy. I always buy my internet at check-in. The best Wi-Fi deal in Vegas (only $3/24 hour period)\n\nThe Rooms:\n\nThere are essentially two options at this motel. The upgraded rooms and the standard/classic rooms. \n\nThe upgraded rooms are actually very nice. You can start to forget you are in a cheap motel while watching your flat screen TV and walking on your faux wood floor. The bathrooms are very spacious with walk-in showers and clean tiling. The biggest downside to the upgraded rooms is the fact that they took space away from the bedroom portion to make room for the larger bathrooms. The beds are much closer together than I would have liked. If you are traveling alone or with one other person, this isn't much of an issue. I was in the room with three other people so it got a little cramped and was pretty disgusting by the time we left because we just didn't have enough space to put everything and keep it organized. There are no dressers if that is something you look for.\n\nThe standard/classic rooms are what one would normally expect from a motel. Old, patterned comforters, dark carpeting, cramped bathrooms and outdated televisions. The beds are slightly more comfortable than the beds in the upgraded rooms (different style all together) and there is a lot more space in the bedroom area to spread out your stuff. Another advantage to the standard rooms is that you can ask for a room in the quieter building toward the back of the property. If you want space and a quieter atmosphere, I would suggest getting the standard room and requesting such. All of the upgraded rooms are in the building closest to the lobby.\n\nDining:\n\nYou can have food delivered to the motel easily, but why bother when there is a great 24/7 bakery/diner right next door called CoCo's. CoCo's is a chain restaurant but still maintains a diner feel and there are rarely any problems with food. In a 3 day period I typically go to CoCo's for brunch, a late dinner and a late night \""""make me sober\"""" meal.\n\nPlus, if you want you can walk a few minutes more and go to Hooter's or any of the other mega resorts on the corner.\n\nThere is also a convenience store adjacent to the lobby where you can grab quick snacks and drinks.\n\nPool: \n\nI have no idea what the pool is like at this hotel. I never have the urge to use it. I tend to go over to Hooter's, Tropicana or Excalibur to use their pools. Tropicana is always open to the public (although you need to provide your own towel since they will demand a room number if you try to use theirs), Hooter's is open to the public, Excalibur is technically closed to the public (but everyone can easily get a towel before entering the pool area) but they only have a security guard glancing at room keys at peak entry hours. Plus, I'm pretty sure you could flash your grocery store savings card and it would work.\nI would suggest Excalibur for the most open air lounging space and I especially love the adults only pool area of Excalibur.\n\nCleanliness:\n\nThe rooms, lobby, bathrooms and parking lot have always been clean. I definitely leave the room much worse than I find it. \n\nThis motel is definitely my go-to budget room in Vegas." 1
+"Once again, it is what it is. It's Motel 6, it's not the MGM Grand right across the street. As of today (3/2/14) the room cost spiked...almost double...but it's doing that across the boards on the Strip as the result of conventions coming to town. My total stay here was 9 days. It's a glass half empty, glass half full thing. They provided what I needed. The $2.99 extra per day for WiFi is a little weird, but that's just how they do it. The room was not bad at all. The one thing I haven't seen before is fake wood / bamboo floors instead of carpet. If I were AT the MGM Grand I wouldn't walk around in the room barefoot...I've seen too many of those 20/20 black light \""""investigative reports.\"""" But let's say you spill some water on these wood floors. Clean, clear agua. Wipe it up with a clean paper towel and it will be black. The floor LOOKS clean, but trust me. Wear slippers. Unless you're the kind of person who's not bothered by what I've just written, then go for it. Guests at the Motel range from average everyday folks too escaped inmates but this is the Vegas strip. A group of Manson family members (and I'm just guessing, but they would pass the frat hazing) bought some \""""refreshments\"""" at the 24 hour liquor store next door and then proceeded to get comfy under a tree with their refreshments and two pit bulls...two BIG pit bulls...that they SOMETIMES kept on their leashes. They weren't Motel guests, they were just Manson Family members (OK, \""""alleged\"""" Manson Family members) passing through. Was that the Motel's fault? Of course not. But it's the Vegas strip. It's not all Rod Stewart and Elton John \""""residencies\"""" here...walk around outside after dark (and sometimes during broad daylight) at your own risk. There is a Coco's Bakery & Restaurant next door that was a Godsend (walking distance, great \""""comfort food\"""" at around ten bucks a meal). Motel staff was CONSISTENTLY helpful. I'm not the most demanding guy in the world and I try to be polite to everyone but they responded promptly and professionally to any request I made...the staff is DEFINITELY a selling point of this specific Motel 6 location. There is a Rebel Gas Station & Convenience Store right across the street, great for drinks and munchies, and a McDonald's inside the MGM Grand, so you can drive to your heart's content or find anything you need within walking distance. The Motel 6 also has a small coin-operated laundry. I really liked this place. I'll be back." 1
+My two complaints - the big dead roach on my room floor & the small space in the rooms....other than that, my service was cool. I was greeted by an old lady named Julia. She was pleasant and the transaction was swift. She even recognized I am military and added a discount. I did think the $2.99 sucked for the wi-fi because almost everyone has it free, but I didn't stay in the room long anyway...after seeing the dead roach, I was a little concerned about the beds so I pulled the sheets back. The linen appeared clean...I slept comfy...so I'd come again...I also like that they didn't do that credit card thing....I paid cash for my room....It was also a good distance from the strip...not too close, not too far. There are stores and stuff to eat and grab and go...I would recommend this location to people passing through 1
+"Nicole B. wrote, \""""I really dont want to write this review because I dont want people to find out about my little diamond in the rough!\"""" and that is EXACTLY how I feel! I make about 2 to 3 trips per year to Vegas, and I always stay at the Carriage House (probably for about 5 years, now). Seems like a lot of people are finding out about the secret though, because now there are times when I have trouble getting a room here. It was never like that, a couple of years ago!\n\nI have nothing but good things to say about the Carriage House. It is close enough to walk to the Strip (1 block), the rooms are clean and nice, and the service is great. I once complimented the service to someone at the front desk, and later on that day, room service showed up to my room with a complimentary box of chocolates. That was nice of you!\n\nThere is no casino attached, but Planet Hollywood is literally right across the street. Once I'm done partying all night, it's nice to come back to a really nice, quiet room. Carriage House is great!" 1
+Probably one of the worst Chipotle locations that I have visited. It's crammed in a small ass hole in the wall beneath a McDonald's on the Vegas strip. It's combined with a Panda express or some other fast food Chinese food joint. We stopped in for a lunch on a Thursday afternoon. We were one of the lucky ones to actually find a table. The food didn't taste as fresh as it could have been either. There are a boat load of choices for cheap grub on the strip, I should have followed my gut and skipped out on Chipotle. You've been warned! 0
+I mean the prices are really affordable but seriously? I ordered some chips & guacamole at $5.32 & they gave me this miniature container like those salsas containers with a bit of chips to the side. I was like is this a joke? I went back to complain if that was it & sadly it was so I just rolled my eyes & took it. Rip off!! As far as my food I ordered which was a burrito its okay if you're not expecting the real flavors of mexican food. I recommend it if you're hungry & it's your last resort. But don't order the chips it will disappoint you. 0
+Horrible food! My nachos were ice cold asked for new and they microwaved them with the sour cream and guacamole...gag...complainec again and they made new ate a couple chips and cheese and was sick all night...\nAs a local we will never be back 0
+"This was another visit to this establishment and, as in past visits, was a pleasurable experience. Their service from host/hostess stand to final bill by server was a pleasure. The food selections are almost massive in quantity, the quality of those I have consumed have been well balanced with various spices/sauces. Wines are more than appropriate. Wait service is excellent, courteous, knowledgable of menu and it's items and worth the visit. It is one of the better \""""chain\"""" types." 1
+Well, what can I say,, I had a poor expereince at McCorkicks in Sacremento and thought I would given them a go again in Las Vegas, I had the stuffed shrimp which were so small you could but them in ANY supermarket for a few dollars for 12, this dish was $25 and the portion was, wait for it not even 6 BUT 5 to a portion and small at that... I was not looking for a large portion but more so quality. this was a waste of money but even greater a waste of my time,, sad 0
+I've been traveling to Vegas for work for over 7 years, and always looked forward to eating here. Unfortunately things have changed. The last 2 times I've been, it has been horrible. I found out that they have been sold. I thought I would give it another chance, that perhaps the lst visit after the sale was a fluke, but it was the worst ever experience.\nI waited at my table forever for a waiter. I got up twice to ask for one. When she arrived, she was very indifferent. She asked if I knew what I wanted. I had to ask HER for a menu. I ordered a glass of white wine. When she finally brought it. it was the smallest pour I have ever seen. Had to request bread, and was told they were 'out of butter'.\nDinner took it's time, and was delivered by someone else, but it was acceptable. \nMy waitress never came back to see if I needed another drink, or to check on the food. \nOf course, I had to search again for someone to bring a bill. When I got it, I was charged double for the small drink. Also had to wait to get an itemized receipt that my company requires. \nThe table next to me complained to the waiter that they were never brought a side dish they had ordered. I overheard the table on the other side of me complain that one dish was cold. \n\n Obviously M&S, you are unaware that there are thousands of other restaurant choices in Las Vegas. I will not 0
+Great food. Much better pricing and value that Casino restaurants. Worth the trip off the strip. I love the separated booth/rooms which offer semi private space and the ability to hear each other talk.\n\nWait staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. 1
+10-18-2013\nBar drinks were so so. No more fresh juice. \nOysters where lousy even though this is the season. \nDinning was lousy. Finally fixed the chairs after ten years, but F & B Manager is an ass. He was rude when asked, where the previous manger was. He said I don't know. I don't know who is was . I Ordered Fish & Chips the fish was nasty and smelled lousy. It sure was not Cod or Halibut. We were celebrating company tenure and this was not a good experience. We did get to see a very good friend, and she said she looked Yelp and the reviews were terrible. Now that I looked I agree. I we have been coming here since 1995, but this is the end. To many good fish houses in Las Vegas to put up with this crap. \nNOTE:\nThe prices are way out of line. \nFRIDAY night 2130 three tables being used, NO ONE in the bar. SAD 0
+What poor standards this location must have. We decided to start a new tradition in traveling to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving and wanting to ensure a great Thanksgiving meal we made reservations at McCormick & Schmick, what a mistake choosing McCormick & Schmick was.\n\nWe arrived at 4:45 pm for a 5:00 pm reservation and were ignored for the first 5 minutes completely. Finally when someone decided to come back up to the front they said it would be a few minutes. We were taken to a table on time but the table we were seated at had one booth too close to the table and the other way too far away and the seats nor table moved. We asked for a table with normal spacing and she stated it would be quite some time and she could take us back to the front to wait, this should have told us something to start. We did keep the uncomfortable table seating.\n\nThey served cold Thanksgiving meal, we sent our food back twice as we wanted to enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal, this never happened. Three strikes and you are out. We ended up eating our luke warm meals but of course they did not serve us the the dressing with the meal, must have forgot according to the server.\n\nThe manager never asked us how our meal was, did not care I guess. The server offered a slice of pie but we declined as after the disappointing meal we just consumed we did not want to take any chances.\n\nPoor Management at this location.\n\nThe server was O.K. but don't look for superior service here if that's what you are looking for.\n\nI would not recommend this location to anyone. 0
+So I was in Vegas over the weekend and I have finally recovered! What a fun weekend! Of course with all Vegas weekends there is always some type of drama and unfortunately it was hotel drama. There was 3 of us checking in and our check in went smoothly, the room was nice but upon checking in we got in our room to find our toilet was not working. We called down to have it looked at, they sent engineering up to our room and the toilet was fixed. Fast forward a few hours and I got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and it was broken AGAIN...I really had to go and went down stairs to the lobby to use the restroom. I went back up after I was done, my key had been demagnetized so I had to go to the front desk to get a new key and I mentioned to the front desk person what was happening with the toilet and he was very receptive to my issue. He said we could move rooms in the morning (it was 4am) AWESOME. I went back up to the room and went back to bed. In the morning I mentioned to the girls what happened and called down to move rooms. You would think I dreamt the whole conversation with the front desk guy no one had record of the conversation, the issue or even the engineer visit upon our arrival!!. We had such an issue trying to get a new room, they finally did it but after we went downstairs to speak with guest services and a conversation with the manager. He was a smug individual and I am so surprised that this man is even in the hospitality field. He was condescending and rude and made us feel like whiny bitches.\nWe changed rooms, bathroom worked YES!!! AC did not work well but at this point a working toilet was all I needed and as long as the room was at a comfortable temp I guess it would be fine.\nThe one star is for the shower heads, AWESOME shower heads, water pressure and loved it so much I was taking 2 showers a day.\nThe location is a block off the strip BUT there are a lot of questionable characters in this area, homeless people. They have a little drinking area right next to the hotel in an open lot. We were fine walking in the daytime to the strip but at night a cab was necessary. Looked a little shady. I missed the excitement of a cool Vegas hotel, I will definitely be hitting up a hotel on the strip and never stay at this hotel again. 0
+"The Westin is a good option if you want to get away from the mega hotels and ringing casinos on the strip. The hotel is about a quarter mile from the strip, so if you have the itch to be in the middle of the Vegas action then it's a short walk away. The other benefit of staying at this location is that you do not have to walk the gauntlet of poker machines, table games and old ladies puffing on their cigarettes to make it to the check in desk. Both of those are great, but what you are paying for is the room. \n\nThe casino is owned by a separate company rather than Westin. Most of the games are slots and electronic poker. There are a handful of table games. It's a non smoking hotel, but a smoking casino...which makes for a smoking hotel. \n\nCheck in was easy and friendly. The front desk agent was very helpful and informative. A nice start to our stay. Rooms are lacking quite a bit compared to their competition, and our room just smelled like Chinese take out. The double rooms are fairly tight and do not offer much room to move around. The tube TV is out dated, the furniture is stained along with the carpet and wallpaper is peeling. The bathrooms are average sized and offer all the amenities you would expect from a Westin. However, the water pressure for the shower is miserable, and their Heavenly Shower with a double head on it is pointless. I prefer a shower that works properly before they start attaching the bells and whistles on it. The Heavenly Beds are comfortable and the AC works great. Finally, the housekeeping is a joke. The only service they provide is making the bed. Forget about organizing the room or the bathroom. \n\nThe non resort Westin charges a resort fee for things you never or rarely use...like incoming faxes. It's like an apartment charging you pet rent. It makes no sense. They also state that your $11 daily fee gets you \""""free\"""" water. I can't quite figure that one out. \n\nA 24 hour Starbucks is in the lobby, so if you're hitting the slots and on a roll at 4am and need to keep going, you can grab your coffee. The restaurant is 24 hours as well.\n\nOverall, a decent hotel at best. Great location, great friendly staff but the Westin suffers in taking care of the details. If they are asking for more than $100 a night...keep looking." 0
+So far crap! Can't check-in until 4 unless we want a full bed. Then tried to check-in at 4 and told all they had was a handicapped accessible room with a double bed. Said needed to wait another 40 minutes. Smells like smoke in the empty lobby where they are supposedly full! Do not book via Priceline! 0
+Okay, maybe Del Taco is not what I remember it being when I was when I lived off of it in LA, but overall this food court is terrifying. It feels like your ship has dropped anchor in a Disney Pirates Of The Caribbean ride port. \nThe guy that walks around with the parrot on his shoulder was even there.\nThe woman behind us, at 11:30 on a Thursday night, had her 5 week old baby with her, that was about the quality of the food, facilities and people all around. 0
+"So, this is probably the worst Nordstrom I have ever been too. And I have been to almost all on the west coast. It is not because of lack of product or prices. Nordstrom is about top products but, first it is about customer service. I have lived in Vegas for a year and have visited this store at least 20 times hoping for a \""""Nordstrom Experience\"""". Only once from Jeanette in Men's sportswear and my monthly shoe shines are the times I get good service. I am just at the very least looking at getting greated once I am seen in a department instead of having to wait for salespeople to quit conversing with each other. I am from the Seattle area and I have personal shoppers still to this day help me with products. I would rather gather sku's in Vegas and have them send me product from Seattle than to shop at this store. Because I know the salespeople there will still send me a thank card, tell me about events and say hi if I am in there department. At least earn your comission somewhat; I know people in shoes earn 8-10% commission and clothes earn 5-8% comission so please do something about the service here or reread your handbooks or even the book \""""Leave it Better than you Found it\"""" by Bruce Nordstrom. Oh thats right this is an internal book that must be being used as a doorstop there. \n\n@nordstrom" 0
+"In the past five years, the Las Vegas Nordstrom has declined tremendously! The quality of merchandise is shoddy and the customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I've always enjoyed shopping at the California Nordstrom stores and was \""""thrilled\"""" when they put one in at The Fashion Show. Since the opening of the Las Vegas store, it has never been \""""as good\"""" as those in California, but I still enjoyed shopping there. Now, I consider them on an equal status with Dillard's . . . . not a bad place, but certainly NOT a high end shopping experience." 0
+Shopping at the handbags department last Sat, Marisa was very helpful. Good service! 1
+I stayed at the Aladdin and was stoked to kind an ABC Store in it. It was like being in Hawaii. I know it's just a convenience store, but there is something about ABC that I just love. It takes me back, you know? 1
+"I'm not mad, I'm not even saying that the food was bad. I just wasn't happy.\n\nThe service was decent & the food was plentiful... it seems that they were going for quantity over quality.\n\nI wasn't really impressed by any of the food except their pizza was okay. The best way that I can describe their food is \""""generic.\"""" I wasn't blown away, like I was hoping to be.\n\nI was visiting Las Vegas for my 30th birthday, a local friend kept telling me about this place. She was hyping it up like I was going to orgasm with each bite. I was like \""""hell yeah, I'm there!\"""" Well, my short sightedness smacked me in the face like it normally does. \n\nI am fortunate enough to have grown up in an Italian-American family, in an Italian / Italian-American neighborhood, my grandparents barely spoke English, I have more Italian restaurants at my disposal than I can count.\n\nI should have thought this one through before saying yes." 0
+The Best salad I've ever tasted could have and should have made my meal of it!! The chopped Antipasto Salad full of pepperoni, pepperoncini peppers, diced tomatoes, and cucumbers! Salad heaven! Can't say as much for the featured Lobster Ravioli! Bland and almost no flavor but my server was great even on a busy night. They said it was a new dish on a trial basis I say foggedaboudit!! Stick with your baseball size meatballs and tasty lasgana. I'll try other Bucca's since this one got me started! 1
+Great food and great service. Our 3rd time this week. A fun place to eat. Great place for families and groups. Kid friendly. You won't be disappointed. 1
+Management and servers standing around. We saw our server Annie sneeze in the kitchen and then 5 seconds later walk out with a tray of food. We were here for lunch and it was pretty dead so it's not like she could even use the excuse of being busy. It was just I sneezed, now I serve. We ordered a salad, the chicken saltimboca, and spaghetti and meatballs to share between 4 people. The salad was pretty good. Salami on it was yummy, but it wasn't anything impressive. The chicken was meh at best - $23 plate (and that's for the small!) of 3 lonely chicken breasts sitting in a puddle of lemon butter sauce. No pasta, no wow factor except the price. The spaghetti and meatballs was bland and mostly noodles. AND it was $20. Ridiculous. \nWe've come here many times for dinner at this location and one in San Diego and always loved it, but after today's lunch experience, don't think we'll be going back. We can make better Italian food at home for much less money. 0
+Stay home and eat a frozen Swanson meal, it will be much better than any of the slop this joint serves. 0
+"Came to this location with my boyfriend and was seated quickly, in the bar area with 0 other people around us. (Very awkward) It was very quiet except for the servers that kept talking across the room to the bartender about drinks and other guests. Once the bartender made eye contact with us we realized he was actually also our server. He was very nice and friendly but the level of service here is awful. Once he took our order he offered us house bread and said he would be right back. Our entrees came out first(and were cold). Then our appetizer. Followed by our \""""server\"""" smelling like smoke. Maybe if he hadn't been on a smoke break we would have gotten our food correctly. Then after we were almost finished with our food he brought us a cold bread basket.... Thanks but no thanks. Waste of money. With all the places to eat at in vegas this is definitely last on the list." 0
+Was at the Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile excited to find that Teuscher's store was still there,haven't been there since it was Aladdin.\n\nPurchased about $150.00 worth of chocolates on Monday June 23, 2008 about 8:10pm or so and was turned off by their employee.\n\nShe had no personality and had a little attitude when I was still deciding of what to purchase, don't know if she was having a bad day or what? The store was not crowded there were no other customers besides myself then my husband came in to look.\n\nI had enquired about an ice pack since I remembered in the past the people who had worked there before were VERY KIND and had given me an ice pack for the chocolates so that they do not melt.\n\nShe said that there were none and that they did not give out any ice packs at this store. I mentioned to her that in the past I had gotten some .\n\nShe just rolled her eyes.\n\nMy husband was there with me and notice her attitude but he was nice enough to give a tip in the tip jar and she never thanked us for our purchase or the tip that he gave her. I felt like going back in and taking the tip back!\n\n\nI find it always fun to go into a candy store but to have to deal with attitudes from the employee makes me feel like I was chewing on some sand. \n\nWho needs to waste time dealing with attitudes, I think I'll shop online from another Teuscher store if I want to purchase their candies. 0
+"Pros\nI didn't get sick!!\n\nCons\nThe \""""Food\""""\n\nWhile in Las Vegas my wife, 10 month old daughter, and I decided to try the Rainforest Cafe located in the MGM Grand. We all enjoyed the decor, the service was so so, but the food was absolutely disgusting. We started things off with 2 waters and a diet coke and ordered the \""""Awesome Appetizer\"""". All the food on the platter (2 chix strips, 2 chimmi cha cha's ,crab dip, and calamari) was cold except the crab dip which was piping hot. One thing I don't understand is the chix strips and calamari where both very lightly cooked almost underdone but the chimi cha cha (similar to a chili's southwestern eggroll) was overcooked and really dark. Having worked in a restaurant for a few years I knew this was from using old fry oil that had gone too long without filtration or replacement, it causes a burnt crust with an almost smoky/bitter taste and an undercooked center.\n\nFor our main dishes I had ordered a cobb salad and my wife had the \""""Rasta Pasta\"""". My salad was also pretty bad, a good portion of the lettuce was wilted. It was also pretty clear that they didn't take the time to dry the lettuce after washing it. The wet lettuce couldn't hold onto the dressing which caused a pool of water/dressing to form in the bottom of my bowl. My wifes pasta wasn't as disgusting, but it wasn't good either. The chicken was tolerable but overall the whole dish was dry and bland.\n\nThe total bill for our meal came to just over $70 which is way to much for the quality of the food. After 11 nights in Las Vegas this is by far the worst place we ate at, I have no idea why the MGM Grand would allow the restaurant in it's casino. It's a shame I have to give this place even one star which is one more than it deserves." 0
+"I'm quite forgiving and usually will give a place a second chance, I truly regret that I gave this atrocious place another.\n\nThe food itself is fine. the coconut shrimp and the ribs are always well done. Their crab dip is also quite delightful, and you can easily be filled up on this stuff alone.\n\nHowever when it comes to the MGM location, the star meter should be in the negatives strictly based on service alone. Never have I been to a place where I've felt more neglected and treated so rudely. This is the second time it's happened to me here and I'll never come to this location again.\n\nOur story starts off with us getting seated next to a huge b-day party of fifteen. Our hostess leaves telling us to enjoy our \""""safari\"""". Ten minutes go by and not a single \""""hello\"""" or drink order from anyone. I'm tipping over w/ rage at this point based upon my previous experience and immediately call upon my first manager. I explained to her how time has gone by and we haven't been helped and she was shocked and took our order right away.\n\nNow you'd think at this point the person that's supposed to be waiting on us would've come by to apologize at least. If he did that all would be forgiven somewhat. However he didn't. In stead he acted like his mom just took away his TV privileges for a month and he slid our waters onto our table, tossed my dining card on the table and stormed off. I had it at this point and was redder than their stupid sparkly thing they put on their volcano dessert.\n\nUpon comes my request for manager #2. I requested that our waiter be removed and replaced with a different one or we get reseated to a different section. I even could've played the race card if I wanted to as it was clear our waiter didn't like Asians and would rather serve his own kind, but I let it be. The manager was very apologetic and introduced us to our new waitress as the other manager came over with our appetizers. At this point our original waiter came over and noticed both his bosses and another colleague were at our table and actually tried to come over and take the appetizer platter away from the manager and serve it to us. Everyone kind of just looked at him stunned. Needless to say I wasn't too pleased and voiced my opinion to have him removed from our presence immediately. The managers shooed him away like you would any animal that came near your property. \n\nThe service did get better at this point as Manager #2 was always within our line of sight and he kept a constant watch to make sure we were taken care of. However this didn't make up for the delays and the neglect right off the start.\n\nI admire the managers for taking control and making sure they did what they could to rectify a poor situation, however the bad service from our original waiter stems from above. They should have a firmer grip on their staff and should make sure they hire people that know how to do a good job.\n\nFood is a 3-star, however the experience ruins all aspects of it altogether." 0
+Overpriced. If they cut their prices by a 1/3 and gave that money to preserving rain forests, they'd be doing their patrons and the environment a humongous favor. For these prices, I'd go elsewhere. The only reasonably priced items are the salads, sandwiches and burgers hidden on the 2nd from last page--of course. The three of us had the Chinese chicken salad for $13.99 each and sparkling water, soda and ice tea.\n\nThis place has to be family and birthday central. I think I saw enough sparkler candles for me to forgo the 4th of July this year. Then all the animatronic animals do their roar and squawk routine occasionally. They are probably upset they aren't getting a cut of the outrageous prices.\n\nVerdict: Stop global warming and price gouging by avoiding this tourist and bad food trap. 0
+Wow, I'm really glad I was able to avoid this place for so long. I finally got sucked in and went for dinner with a co-worker. I thought it was bad stuff. Terrible and flavorless - tasted like crappy TGI Friday but in the jungle. Honestly, didn't enjoy anything from appetizer or entree ordered. I do not suggest it - touristy and awful. Cool waiter saved this from being a total disaster. 0
+"The thunderstorms should've been a foretelling of what was to come.....\n\nWe have been to the location in Downtown Disney (and everything Disney is always uber-organized), so we figured why not, and came here with our nieces that we were watching for the day/night and little one while staying at the Signature. \n\nYou'd think that since this place is supposed to be about the experience and appeal to children that the kids would've had a blast. \n\nI should start off by saying that I called down to make a reservation from our Suite, and was hung up on twice within the phone actually picking up on the 7th ring!! Finally called down to our Concierge and mentioned we were unsuccessful for the last 10 minutes (I waited to call twice more hoping it was an \""""accident\"""" - I know glutton for punishment, but those who know me know I am a huge pushover and ALWAYS think that there are such things as 5th chances....). \n\nAfter confirming a reservation with the concierge, they called back to say that the Cafe said we would have to wait 2 hours for a reservation, but if we wanted to head down now that we'd be able to get seated right away...????? \n\nSo we headed down 2 hours later, just because the girls we're just too into the Lazy River. :)\n\nWhen we got there - the condescending hostess asked me, and OVER enunciated every syllable:\n\"""" I AM SORRY - DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ACTUALLY MADE THE RES-ER-VA-TION FOR TODAY? OR A DIFFERENT DAY? DO YOU UNDERSTAND?\"""" \n\nI blinked back in disbelief considering at 2 pm, half the restaurant was empty, and there wasn't even a line in the walk in area. \n\nSo I fired back with:\n\n\""""Yes, Indeed I understand what you are saying. The reservation is at 2, I called your line from our OWNERS suite in the Signature and was hung up on...\n\n\""""interrupted with - oh we're very busy - so that tends to happen\""""\n\n\""""NOT that that is acceptable, but I had our personal concierge call down for a reservation from the Signature - does that perhaps refresh your memory?\""""\n\n\""""She said, well, I'll see what I can do\""""\n\nWTF ? Who the F treats people that way? You're not freaking Craftsteak or any of the fine dining establishments in the building, and we're not random idiots who wandered off the street.\n\nSo back with the person who thinks that I don't understand her English vernacular, or that I am said random Idiot - we will find something for you but how many children do you have. \n\n4, plus 2 adults, and one of the children needs a highchair. \n\nOK I didn't ask about the high chair, I want to know how many children - can you tell me that?\n\nOK - 4 children, 2 adults I said through a gritted teeth and a smile. After all, the kids are the ones who said they wanted to come here because their friends thought this was such a cool place. \n\nThe entire process to get to our table was like this. \n\nThe only consolation was that the guy who actually seated is was an older gentleman, very pleasant, and when he saw that within a few minutes of us being seated that we were going to have to encounter the wild Elephants bellowing in our faces within less than a foot, he volunteered to move us elsewhere - we gladly obliged. \n\nOur almost 2 year old, and the 7 and 10 year old nieces literally jumped every time the storm started because the elephants trunk would \""""toot\"""" in their direction and shriek whenever a thunderstorm came. Not amusing. \n\nIt took that long for the same cocky hostess to find us a table in a near half empty restaurant. I think that is her way of trying to f with people with her \""""perceived power\"""".\n\nGood thing it usually takes us about that long to get the kittens in a box and figure out who wants what off the menu. \n\nThe server was nice enough at first.\n\nThen we had to remind him to bring 2 of our drinks, and oyster crackers for the 2 bowls of Clam Chowder. He brought them eventually, after the soup was half way finished. \n\nThe food is TGIF with a twist on the name of the entrees. Like the Rumble in The Jungle Turkey Wrap. Wild Turkey in a Jungle? That should only come in a bottle.... VERY unexciting food really - except for my coconut shrimp = I only had one. Everyone else at the table had one off my plate. Should say something about the quality of the other food. \np.s. WHO THE F charges 10 bucks for a kids Macaroni and small portion of bread? \n\nAt the end of the meal, he did end up bringing our bill to us once he saw the kiddies were done eating. \n\nAfter telling him to charge it to our suite - he proceeded to give me the bill to sign, and mention that if we wanted to leave him a tip that we could do so at the bottom. \n\nGood thing I looked at all the receipts included and noticed the only one that listed the 17% service charge that was already added, was on the receipt he was going to keep for himself.\n\nToo bad, no half stars - that would've gone to the older gentleman who really tried to be accommodating. \n\nThough we like the Restaurant Row available at the MGM/Signature - this place really takes the fun and convenience out of it." 0
+I don't know how to rate this. The kid side of me wants to put 4 stars, but the adult side says 1.5/2.\n\nKid opinion: The big snake hanging down in the gift shop is cool. The rain falling down and the fake thunderstorms and sparkling stars and atmosphere is neat. And the desert with sparklers is awesome!\n\nAdult side: The food is blah. The alcoholic beverages were boring or too sweet.\n\nBoth: Customer service was good. 0
+The food is nothing to brag about. I left here and immediately felt sick to my stomach. I went here with a group of people. No one really loved their meal. There was something on my burger and I couldn't tell you what it was. I think it was burnt cheese but I am not sure. The decorations are good service was OK food not so great. 0
+I went with a group of 8 on a Tuesday night. We arrived at an empty restaurant, and were sat 5 minutes later in the corner by the kitchen in a busy pathway. The waitress didn't put 2 of the meals on the bill so they came about 15 minutes later than everyone elses, also forgot an appetizer. Not that it was going well anyway, multiple people felt very sick after eating. Not somewhere I would go again. 0
+Food was horrible. If it wasn't for my son this place would have never even been visited very disappointed. You pay for an elephant to move every half hr for like 30 seconds. Definitely was a one in done kind of place. 0
+Took 55 minutes to get our food (ckn sand, ckn strips and hot dog). Waitress was soooooo slow. After she finally came to pick up my credit card, it took her almost 15 minutes to bring it back to me because she was chatting with the table behind us about her personal life. I really expected more from this place. Pure disappointment. 0
+Awful food, but at least it's really expensive. Turkey wrap (pre-made and refrigerated), side salad, kid plate and a root beer. Forty bucks before tip. Slow service. Animatronic animals entertained the kids for about ten minutes. Take your kids to McDonalds and then give them $20 each for the M&M store. They will be more entertained and you'll come out ahead. 0
+Don't eat here if you want good food. I thought it was expensive for what you get and its too noisy and dark. Do not ask to sit by the waterfall because you wouldn't be able to hear the person across from you. Then there was thunder every 10 minutes, it got pretty annoying. And its dark inside. What a waste of money. 0
+Should have checked yelp first. This place is definitely a tourist trap.\n\nVery limited menu and the food they do serve is sub par. \n\nThe manager was nice and took my breakfast off our bill. It was absolutely terrible. The best part was the sourdough toast. 0
+"If you like to go through an entire meal without utensils, have your personal space invaded by your server, and be pressured into ordering dessert, rainforest cafe in the mgm grand might be for you. \n\nWe weren't expecting much from this place but the service we received was horrendous. The trouble began when our server Mike sat down at the table with us to take our order. He got a little close and periodically kept touching my friend during our visit. We both ordered appetizers for our meal: the quesadillas and spinach and artichoke dip which were subpar. We were never given forks or knives and had to ask for napkins that we finally ended up receiving after him telling us he was \""""a dick for forgetting napkins and straws\"""", keep in mind there are children around. This didn't stop him from commenting on how his \""""ass\"""" was in our faces when he was taking the couple next to our's order.\n\nMike loved playing the blame game. I ordered a refill of my drink and when he forgot about it he blamed the bartenders and said that he wasn't sure if there was vodka in it. When the table next to our's food arrived 35 minutes later he told them that the rainforest cafe gets their kitchen staff from McDonald's - which is both insulting to his fellow employees and the intelligence of the customers. \n\nBefore we started eating we knew we wanted to share the coveted sparkling volcano dessert. Not having mentioned this we were a little surprised when Mike aggressively said \""""here's a subliminal message\"""" and slammed the sign for the dessert on our table. We ended up ordering it and of course once it arrived it was pretty bad. \n\nMike seemed very frazzled the entire time even though his section didn't appear very busy. I strongly suggest that this establishment do some drug testing on their employees." 0
+Been to a few other Todai's in southern California and Hawaii and this place was the worst. I paid $32 for dinner and quickly noticed that they had no salmon? They did serve yellowtail, which is unusual for Todai but no salmon. I also love Uni but they did not have that either! So I figured I would more than make up for the price by gorging on crab legs. But the crab legs were old and chalky. Yuk! No flavor at all.\n\nI know what to expect at Todai but this particular one was very disappointing. If you are ever in Honolulu, that Todai is the absolute best I've ever had. 0
+The buffet on Fridays and Saturdays is 35.99. They charged extra for soda at 2.95. This is way more than it's worth. \n\nI was here last year and had a better memory of it. I am not planning on going back because it's definitely not worth it to me. \n\nAlso, you even have to get your own knives, forks, and napkins. These are not even set up on the table. \n\nNothing is likely to wow you. Plus it's in the Miracle Mile mall, tucked away down a hallway. I enjoyed other casino-based buffets better. 0
+Terrible experience, poor service and terrible attitude. The food is substandard and the setting of the place is poorly done. Definitely not worth the money you are paying. Dirty utensils and cups. 0
+If i could give a - star for them i would have , BAD FOOD BAD SERVICE AND BAD ATTITUDE well that just explains we went for Dinner of 7/2 and 8/18 i'm still pissed at them for the way the reacted , Variety of Sushi is a joke , i don't know how they have managed to stay in business being a LOCAL i definitely don't recommend this place 0
+"This is what I sent to the corporate office I was so upset. 3 days later they sent me an apology and going to let the store manager know and that was it. \n\nNo one cares and customers don't matter\nHere's my email.\n\nI just had one of the worst experiences in a Mens Wearhouse ever and thats why I'm sending an email. This has frustrated me all of yesterday and still is.\n\nI moved to Las Vegas from Missouri. Shopped at your Springfield store many times for years and have bought many slacks, shirts, suits and walked away very happy. I'm in sales and I know what keeping a customer means to me. \n\n Yesterday I went to Store No. 2401 1159 E Twain Las Vegas. My wife and I went in for slacks and shirts for my work. We were greeted by a gentleman named Marcus, who was a very helpful guy. He took me to the area of slacks. I explained what i was looking for and he shared with me the great sale going on. Talked up the sales sign where it clearly states if I buy 3 pairs of slacks they would be $45 a piece. Great lets get started. I picked out a few shirts as well. I was trying many slacks and shirts on. Finally finding the perfect set of 3. Trying everything on and getting fitted for a HOUR and 1/2 wore me out but I thought it was going to be worth it in the end.\n\nI was so wrong. I went to checkout and then this is where it got insulting and made me upset.\n I guess that 2 of the slacks were not the sale price but a different slack and were $90 a piece.\nSo a manager named Joyce came over and said \""""if you noticed the price and see that these slacks are better quality slack theres no way we can sell them for $45 and I would get fired if I did\"""" Again Im in sales and I've been trained to pick up verbiage and tone in voices. The way she came across was very insulting. I was freaking fuming. Here I am on my day off which my wife had planned out the whole day for us and I talked her into going to Mens Wearhouse for just a few minutes. \n\nHere's my problem The time I took trying many shirts and slacks on and getting the slacks fitted. Thinking that I would be walking out the door with 3 pairs of slacks and the 3 shirts. The way it was handled was HORRIBLE, the way i was talked down to because i wasn't buying the better quality of slacks. I couldn't tell difference in slacks. Thats not my job to know these things. IT'S YOURS!!! ITS NOT MY FAULT. If I took a client and had him spend an hour and a 1/2 with my product and I bragged about the wonderful sale and the deal he was getting and when it was time to ring up the order I told him sorry YOU CAN'T have it. Holy crap. If that mistake was made, I would have honored the deal knowing that he will be back for years to come. Lose a little, but gain a lot. The biggest part of sales business is Word Of Mouth. I work with 63 salesmen (MEN) Do you realize that business and the competition there is in Las Vegas? Not only have you lost me as a repeat costumer but a chance for referral business. I'm going to give my opinions about TMW when I get back to work. \n\nThe point is not about me paying $90 each for the 2 slacks, I went ahead and bought the 3 shirts and one pair of slacks because I didn't want to go drag my wife to another place and have to start the process over again and be even more wore out trying crap on again. Now I have to do this over again at another time. I'm pissed about that. The point is.... i was promised a deal and took the time to get it. It wasn't delivered. I was talked down to and insulted. You guys took something away from me that I thought i was getting. It was a let down. You guys should have lost a little to gain a lot. You would have gained way more than a loss of probably a measly $100 for you. It's not acceptable. \n\nSincerely, one lost customer that does't know the difference between the quality of the 2 sale slacks.\n\np.s. i never left the fitting room and never took a pair of slacks off the rack off the rack, the 7 slacks that I tried on were brought to me." 0
+My husband and I were deciding on places to eat and he decided we should go here since we were already inside of the mall. It was pretty crowded but we only had about a 10 minute wait. So we were seated at our table and the server took a little while to get there. When she got there we ordered our food and we waited for that to come to us (which took quite some time because they were busy). After we got our food, we realized it was made incorrect. I told the waitress bring our dressing on the side, but instead she brought the food WITH the dressing on it and salsa on the side (not to mention there was no chicken on it). Soo flagged a manager and she told us to keep that one and would order another one. Well the next one came out semi-correct. It was still missing the chicken! So hour or less then tentative server decided to say that we didn't order it, which was a lie. So we had to wait, yet again for a third pizza which was different. We started to eat it, but our appetites were shot to hell by the time we realized our stupid waitress was messing everything up. Overall, we don't plan to return to this crumby location ever again. But we haven't ruled out the better location we went to previously in Town Square. So bottom line, avoid this articulate location. You'd be better off eating Auntie Anne's or Subway instead of this place. 0
+the prime rib.. what can i say about you... you are so sexy and juicy i just wanna put you in my mouth and chew you slowly, you are so tender and loaded with flavors that everytime i close my eyes, i wouldfall into an out of body experience... to top it off, are your sides of sexy smashy potatoes and cream corn... i think i cream corned my pants. Ive been here once and ill come back for you again.... 1
+time for some dinner..got the Lawry's cut .its jus like House of Prime Rib here in SF, but a little bit better maybe cause its in VEGAS BABY!!! 8) 1
+My wife and I went here after reading all of the Yelp reviews. We were not that impressed. The dinning room was too bright and had a banquet hall feel. The prime rib was good but not awesome. I had a better prime rib and enjoyed the atmosphere more at the Palm in the Forum Shops. 0
+This place serves the best Prime Rib I have had anywhere bar none.\nLocated a bit off the strip this place gets overlooked but boy its worth a 10-15 min walk I took to come here. \nI didn't have any reservations and had to wait in the bar area for a bit nevertheless I enjoyed one of the better martinis in the city. The main dinning area is old school with service to match (it reminded me of the bygone era of fine dinning shown in Mad Men). Though its Las Vegas and I saw people in casual clothes I would recommend dressing up when coming here. \nService was immaculate from start to finish. I ordered a shrimp cocktail for starters which was served nicely chilled. The cocktail sauce was OK and the shrimp were large but run of the mill stuff. \nFor the main I went with the Lawry's cut of Prime Rib and ordered it rare.\nSalad was done table side an ode to old school fine dining. I am not much of a salad eater but this one was good and consisted of Crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, shredded beets, chopped eggs and croutons, tossed with their Vintage Dressing.\nNext came the main event a nice rolling trolley with huge chunks of Prime Rib was brought table side and the meat was carved to my liking by an expert chef. The main's come with an unlimited supply of Yorkshire pudding (very good) Mashed potatoes (OK) jus sauce (memorable) and Whipped cream horseradish but beef is the star attraction here. It is amazing how good the prime rib is and it is cooked to perfection. My cut was perfectly pink all around with a good meat to fat ratio. The crust was seasoned well and gave a nice contrast. I ordered some cream corn and mushrooms which were good as well but I don't think were needed as the main serving was generous. \nI wanted to try some desserts but I was full.\nI must mention again how good the service was, my needs were anticipated and the servers would disappear after picking up stuff and refilling wine and water and not even once I had to look for them. \nWine selection is extensive though I didn't explore it much and stuck to a Cabernet.\nThere you have it folks Las Vegas the way it was envisioned initially!\n4.5 Stars! 1
+A favorite & a must whenever we are in Las Vegas. Everything is delicious... appetizers, salad, prime rib (medium rare English cut), mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, creamed corn, sizzling mushrooms, etc. Mmmmm so yummy. 1
+Decided to finally give this place a try since it was one of the restaurant week locations and it did not disappoint! \n\nOld school restaurant feel and seating is a little strange, but I guess it works....they pull out the tables and you sit next to each in a booth at least if there's a small party. The service is attentive and the waitress was extremely friendly. The ambiance is nice, but has the typical Vegas feel when it comes to how dressy you need to be...some people were definitely dressed well, while others were in jeans and tank tops...\n\nThe meal starts with the signature spinning salad...given the fact I abhor salads...this one was actually pretty tasty! Next the prime rib cart with the sides comes over and you can select how you prefer your cut of prime rib and the sides offered are fatty heaven as well. We selected the creamed corn and creamed spinach. The creamed corn was a little too sweet for my liking, but the creamed spinach was delicious with little pieces of bacon mixed in. The meal also comes with mashed potatoes and yorkshire pudding (an eggy/bread mixture). Portions are more than generous and you leave anticipating the food coma to hit!\n\nAlthough I paid the pre-fixed price, perusing the menu....the prices on the normal menu seemed quite reasonable considering their large portion sizes! Will definitely recommend this place to any friends looking for some good prime rib! 1
+I took a star away because my Server was a bit scatter brained that night.\nI am not a big steak eater so when i do decide to eat red-meat i like to go to nice steak restaurants to get the best of the best,\nThis was my 2nd day of restaurant week las vegas 2012. I brought a party of 7ppl all chefs or office folks in the industry. \nWe started with their Signature Spinning Salad,.,which was greens served with like a vingerary french dressing..it was blah..i would have prefered a caesar salad with steak\n\nThe main entree was the lawrys choice cut which is carved at your table with all the fixins served hot right off the carving cart. The cut was 10 oz and cut to order so covered in au jus served with mashed potatoes and your choice of creamed corn, creamed spinach, or peas..i choice the creamed corn which was buttery and sweet..and of course creamy..very yummy\nmashed potatoes tasted homemade with brown gravy no salt needed and the prime rib was so juicy and tender we cut it with a butter knife- i was very happy with the meal\n\ni finished it off with the hot fudge sundae served with heated hot fudge that the servers pour table side..\ni should mention the salad is prepared table side and served chilled which was a nice show but i did not care for the taste\nThe ambience was very old hollywood like eating at the Derby..red velveet booths..high back chairs..kinda reminded me of a 50s cigar saloon..that frank sinatra would frequent..very classy upscale and quiet..although they were very welcoming to my 4yrold who frequents upscale dining with me often..\nI would have liked the server to be more aware of the restaurant week menu because that is what we came for to support the charity..i had to remind her of few thing that were included in the menu..and we got charged for coffee and tea which was advertised to be included..i asked it was she said no but after looking it up online on my phone and talking to the hostess it was in fact included..and although it was only 25 bucks for all our coffees and teas it is disappointing to have a server now know whats going one..\nI know most of the servers have been there for many many years and prolly have their speil down to robotic memory but it would have been nice to not have such a scatter brain for a server..other than that the meal was amazing and great portion sizes for the price 1
+Growing up in SoCal, I have always heard of Lawry's Prime Rib but never had the chance to try it out until restaurant week here in Vegas. During my undergrad years we toured the restaurant as part of one of my classes, so I had a good feel for what to expect when that time came I would actually partake and order some food. And let me tell you, the prime rib here is not only amazing, but huge! None of the meats are precut of course, and are not even cut in the kitcken in the back. The prime rib is cut right there in front of your eyes and onto a large plate where they also ask what kind of sides you want to accompany it as well. Man... is it good. \n\nBetween the service, the food and the atmosphere, this is one of the few places in life that did not disappoint after all these years of waiting. 1
+As a Chicagoan who grew up eating at Lawry's the Vegas location does not disappoint! The service is 1st class, the food is absolutely delicious! The room has an old supper club elegance. The organization that I enjoy hosts their regular luncheons at Lawry's and I couldn't be happier! 1
+Our visit to Lawry's was the high light of my weekend in Las Vegas. the entire experience was first rate. My boyfriend and I wanted to sit down to a nice meal however we were casually dressed and were worried that we would be underdressed. Our appetites outweighed our wardrobe sense and we decided to venture in. Our server,Miss Brooks, was incredible. She truly made our evening special. The food was heavenly and I can't wait to return. I suggested to my sweetie that we have a monthly date night back home where we can dress up and go out to our Lawry's here in Beverly Hills. The Old school service, attention to detail, and the stellar menu makes you truly feel like royalty. There is a reason this restaurant has endured. 1
+"Went here on Saturday night, 9:00pm, 11/16/13. As I was in-town on business, I was alone. There was plenty of parking for my double-cab, 8' bed, full sized truck. Walked right in and had a table in 3 minutes. Ambience is slightly upscale. The men were dressed like you'd expect in the main dining room of a cruise ship. The waitresses looked matronly, primarily because of their matronly uniform. I guess the costume is some sort of a maid's uniform, which included a white cap. I did not laugh to myself because they, and the rest of the establishment was indeed fairly classy. No teenagers worked here. \n\n I had a salad, med-rare prime rib, creamed corn, spinach, and Yorkshire pudding. Yorkshire pudding is a special bread that you dip your remaining au-juice and other juices off your plate with. The salad came with a house dressing that seemed to be a mixture of catalina/tomato and french. The dressing was light and not very thick at all. The waiter did NOT ask me what kind of dressing I want, so that might be all there was. but it was sooooo good! The dinner also came with sourdough bread and butter. Don't let the name \""""creamed corn\"""" turn you off. It's not the stuff you pour out of a can at home. It really is very good. Although the prim rib itself is very, very good, it really is no better than places such as The Outback and Texas Roadhouse. So go for the ambience, or spinach, creamed corn. If not, go somewhere cheaper. \n\nBecause of the ambience, creamed corn and spinach, I will be back! (For sure.)" 1
+We came here on Thanksgiving for lunch. We were a party of 10 and we arrived 20 minutes before they opened yet they still welcomed us inside; that was great service!! We were greeted by several staff and escorted to our round table. Kinda feel sorry for the girls working there and having to wear their uniform with a winged hat!!! LOL\n\nOur server was Christine but she told us she goes by Chloe. She was so amazing to us!!! In our group of 10 peeps, we had some high in demand needs and Chloe was always smiling and always willing to accomodate our needy friends. \n\nAll of the food was full of flavor and so yummy!! The restrooms were clean and inviting. 1
+Spinning salad was blah. Lettuce drenched in dressing doesn't make a great salad.\n\nRibeye was ok. Nothing to write home about. One of the few times I really didn't clean my plate. Friends got the prime rib and neither of them were impressed. We have had our fair share of good steaks in Houston, so in comparison this was average at best. \n\nWaiter was slow and charged us for a drink he made wrong. Seriously..when 5 people are spending 50 bucks a steak, the least you can do is not charge for 1 cocktail that was made wrong. \n\nNext time I am making a reservation early enough at one of the other steakhouses on the strip. 0
+"Is this what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth? I would hate for anyone to be born with a silver spoon in their mouths cuz that sucks! Everything just isn't as good or enjoyable once you've had the ultimate undeniable best... While everyone here is giving Lawry's \""""THE PRIME RIB\"""" 4 n 5 stars I'm here baffled. Perhaps HOPR (House of Prime Rib) in SF was my silver spoon this entire time... Consistently serving juicy tender cuts of premium well aged prime rib with sides that make anything at Lawry's, well, unworthy of such an upper class palate that belongs to the family of HOPR.\n\nTheir service feels old here... as in outdated. Whereas HOPR is classic and retains class. At Lawry's, the female servers look like they jumped right out of our old history textbooks dressed like women from days of the 13 colonies looking like the pilgrim women or even nurses from the 60's. Do you need a flu shot? They probably have some in their apron as an add option to your meal. Service was friendly but rather inefficient. It's hard to explain. You just have to try both Lawry's and HOPR to understand.\n\nWhen I hear \""""Lawry's THE PRIME RIB\"""", I'm literally thinking OMG we need to bow down... it's Lawry's THE PRIME RIB god. Calling yourself \""""THE\"""" Prime Rib kind of gives the sense that there was no one before you, no one after you, and no one will ever even come close to you. But then again, the loudest one is usually the weakest one, and this was surely the case here.\n\nMy prime rib was ordered medium rare. My cousin to my right and my best friend to my left also ordered the same. It came out more like medium maybe medium well. What didn't help was that they gave us butter knives to cut into this steak. Oh wait... I think that was subliminally suppose to tell us that you can cut into this beef like butter. Good one guys... almost fell for it there, but I'm from the family tree of HOPR... can't fool me that easily. There must be something wrong with the aging process of the prime rib here because it was tough and fibrous to the chew. I thought maybe if I ate the outer parts of the rib cut where the fats and tendon are then it'd be more tender but no it was rather dry. My friend and I went straight to the bone and even that was on the medium side. Medium wouldn't be that bad if the beef was aged better for a tastier and softer bite, but that not the case. I took a couple of bites and left the rest of it there but I ate the mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and creamed corn to help soak up the alcohol for the later part of the night. With about 3/4 of the steak still sitting on my plate, the bussers and server never asked why I barely touched it as they took it away. I didn't want to say anything either to be respectful because Lawry's was the bachelor's favorite prime rib spot to grub at. One thing is for sure though... my cousin, my best friend, and I are taking him to our silver spoon, HOPR, next week to show him what a great well aged prime rib is supposed to be like. We'll even throw in an actual steak knife and let him use the butter knife to spread his butter. It wouldn't even take the steak for the bachelor to change his allegiance to HOPR... Just the warm soft fluffy bread to start would be enough.\n\nIf Harry Chapin got to eat at HOPR and Lawry's while he was editing his lyrics, us 70's and 80's babies would probably know the song to go like:\n\nAnd the cat's in the cradle and HOPR too.\nLittle boy blue and the man on the moon.\nWhen you coming home dad? I don't know when.\nWe'll go to House of Prime Rib then, son...\nYou know we'll have a good rib then." 0
+The two star here is all for food. Me and my husband went for dinner last night. Not our first time. We go there often for some good prime rib, classy service and quite time. However, we had a horrible experience this time. Real BAD SERVICE!! Our server was Adam. He introduced himself as Adam, although his name tag had Amir written on it. He was completely untrained or new or just didn't want to be there. We could tell because we've been there so many times before. It was just all wrong from start to finish. He didn't know his beers. Forgot to bring his spatulas for the spinning salad bowl. It was actually funny,, he spun the bowl, realized he had forgotten his equipments and excused himself to get them leaving the bowl spinning. Funny. We figured, it happens, no big deal. But it started getting to me when he didn't even bother to check up on us. Not once. We had to get someone else to get us some more ojus ( beef broth). Now, my husband and I both being from the hospitality industry, we understand sometimes it's just tough to get to the table when you're slammed and busy. THIS DUDE HAD ONE TABLE HE WAS WAITING ON. US! It was a slow tuesday night for heaven's sake. He walked pass us like at least 3 times yet never once check up if everything was okay and if we needed something. He totally didn't mention anything about the horseradish sauces which we noticed sitting in the corner after we had stopped eating. I wish he had as I absolutely would have loved some. He finally showed up after we were done and had stopped eating. He offered dessert, we said no. And then he just started clearing my plate. HELLO? WE GOT BIG CHUNKS OF PRIME RIB LEFT ON OUR PLATE? MAYBE WE WANT TO BRING IT HOME? I had to stop him and ask him to wrap them go. \nLike I said,, worst service ever. It seemed like he just didn't want to be there or he was new and nervous! I don't know! But it was bad!! Definitely not Lawry's standard. And it was our anniversary !!! I wanted to talk to the manager just so they know what's going on but We didn't want to ruin his night. He had already ruined ours!!! But then again i figured Lawry's need to know this so i decided to yelp. \nTHANK GOD THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AS ALWAYS!!! 0
+AAA rate was $179 AND it was on NYE weekend too. Great price, free breakfast, free cocktails at 530pm. about a mile away from Wynn and Venetian but the walk is nice along the Wynn golf course. Get a room facing south and you will be rewarded with a view of the strip. One more thing avoid rooms near the elevators because they may bother you. 1
+Like Chris and Jason mentioned before me, this place is a great and affordable way to get you and your 20+ friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, lovers, buck fuddies, etc a place to sleep and recharge in Vegas. Relatively walking distance from the strip and even a cab ride wouldn't be too pricey on those nights/days of immobile intoxication.\n\nThis place is also great for last minute bookings on not so busy nights. A group of us were able to get a room for $30... booked the day of. Awesome sauce! 1
+"The guy at the front desk was SO rude when we checked in. Not a great way to start.\n\nWe booked online and when we showed up they charged us an additional fee that wasn't mentioned before. Not cool.\n\nThe beds are TINY. My boyfriend is 6'3\"""" and his shins and feet were hanging off the bed. Not comfy.\n\nThe ceilings in the rooms are really low. Random, I know, but it feels like you just walked into a miniature hotel room.\n\nThey give you coupons for a couple of on-site restaurants/bars, but when you try to use them you get attitude from the people working at the restaurants/bars and they come up with all kinds of restrictions that weren't mentioned before. What's the point of a coupon if all it gets you is a cup of ice?\n\nPerks: Easy self-parking and somewhat low rates (even when the unexpected additional fees are added)." 0
+Let me first be clear as to why I gave two stars instead of one. The bartender in the Casino, an older gentleman, was FANTASTIC and the front desk people are really friendly. Now, when we arrived at the hotel we were optimistic because from the outside it looks great. We checked in without any issues and went to our room. This is where the problems started for us. The room was so dusty my boyfriend's asthma was set off within the first 10 minutes. Not only that, but there were hair curlers in the bed, the shower door was broken and the lamp next to the bed has EXPOSED WIRING! We called and req. our room be cleaned and to speak with a manager. The first time I was hung up on, and then they transferred me to the incorrect line, and then I just got the voicemail of someone who never called me back. I wasn't screaming and yelling I was very calm but I was definitely upset. This was a family trip, and all we wanted to do was spend time with our family but instead we had to wait for the maids and the engineer to come and get our room up to par. Also, the lobby smells like a moldy ashtray, and the chicken alfredo at the Tuscany Garden Italian restaurant just tasted like thick warm milk. Three of us had it and we didn't eat it. I will NEVER stay at this hotel again. I would rather pay more to stay at MGM! 0
+Well here we are again no call so I call the hotel again and speak with Tara director of operations explained again I have heard nothing from the hotel in regards to what happened at there hotel with security harassment against my father see said she was sorry and would get the head of security on the phone I explained that is not working nobody will call me back and give me a straight answer she stated I need to deal with them, I asked if they report to the hotel and the answer was yes asked to put me on hold , head of security picked up the line and stated they reviewed the tape and nobody hit my father's legs or seemed to help him down the stairs funny since I asked them to review the tapes when I was at the front desk and was told there was no video available as there is no cameras up stairs. I asked them to send me the video and was told no and I would have to take there word for it, explained that I have 3 different witnesses that saw what happend I was told it doesn't matter it didn't happen, I explained there guards had picked out and harassed my father on 2 different nights and asked them to review the tapes the day before they said they would and call me back the next day this has been a week and nothing what do I have to do to get some action. Anybody have a idea to get there attention? How do I get the hotel to take responsibility and step up.\n\nAm told the hotel reviews the yelp website everyday and yet no replies or response 0
+Horrible place!!! Went on a Tuesday night about 12:00am. Stayed for about an hour. My bros and I dropped $170 and didn't see one topless girl. Place was empty. Nasty girls sat in our lap, argued about price and left pissed off that we wouldn't pay $400 for a lap dance. One guy in my party gave each of them a $20 for their time. They were still pissed. No one danced on stage. Place sucked big time...don't waste your time! 0
+I was ripped of by this Hector/Jose sales associate when he sold me a canon dslr package that would have cost me between $1,100-$1,400 but charged me $2,697.00 instead on 4/26/2014...i had reported them to BBB, FTC, Las Vegas Consumer Affairs, State of Nevada Office of the Attorney General, local police and my credit card company...never ever step foot in this store for anything... 0
+"Under-humidified, outrageously overpriced; dried out cigars, and a ditzy blond helper trying to push 12 dollar Padrons on me for about 45 bucks. I can handle an exorbitant price for a stogy every once in a while, and I can handle weirdo store help in almost any fashion, but to try to enjoy a cigar or two that is as dry as the Nevada desert, that will subjugate this place to single star category.\n\nBy the way, when a customer inquires how you measure (and regulate!) your humidity levels when your humidistat (humidity gauge) wasn't working, please come up with a better answer than \""""I have no idea\"""". You work there so you should have a reasonably good idea when you're selling 5 dollar Romeo & Juliets for 17 dollars. Horrible little shop on first visit, I can not recommend." 0
+Terrible service! 0
+I will never order from Papa John's again!! The worst customer service I have ever experienced. I have called and spoke to the manager about my complaint and he has blown me off every time. I ordered 20 pizzas for an event at my work, on the company credit card and these people cant even provide me with a receipt! I have been asking for one for 4 weeks now, and still nothing... I finally had to declare the receipt lost (as per company policy) but damn Papa John's... GET IT TOGETHER!! 0
+Wish there was another one close by. Their delivery employees are reckless drivers. It's hit or miss on the customer service you will receive when placing your order over the phone. 0
+Beautiful view, comfortable seating, excellent food, good service. We decided last minute to try this place and I'm glad we did! The view is gorgeous with a perfect view of the bellagio fountains. We only had lunch, but I bet at dinner time, it's an amazing view.\n\n- Cream of Mushroom Soup: creamy, smooth, perfect balanced flavor\n- Foie Gras wrapped in Duck Prosciutto with Fig Compote: mouthwatering, delicious, very smooth, melts in your mouth \n- Moroccan Lamb Burger: flavorful, huge portion, chips okay\n- Seafood Salad: simple, refreshing, variety of seafood\n- Petit Fours: nice, light, sweet ending to a nice meal\n\nService was okay at first and the server warmed up to us at the end of the meal after he found out we were from San Francisco. He was, nonetheless, very attentive and polite throughout the meal. It was a very nice, relaxing lunch on our last day in Vegas despite an obnoxious French family that made a big fuss about seating arrangements. Overall, great food, service, and the view is gorgeous! 1
+I am paying for the view but the view is worth it. The people who work there are attentive.\n\nTry eating there for brunch. 1
+absolutely terrible. \neverything on my plate was under cooked, upon being sent back, it back under cooked again. \n\nnot worth the effort or the price. 0
+Excellent. 1
+I hate to be the one of unpopular opinion here, but my overall experience here wasn't that great. \n\nDrinks were decent, amuse bouche of asparagus mousse was pretty good, and the souffles were fabulous as described.\n\nHowever, neither of our entrees were good. My husband got the vegetarian crepes (the only vegetarian item on the menu) and found them pleasing at first, but overpowering after a few bites. I tasted it, too - it's like whoever created it didn't actually try to sit down and eat a whole one.\n\nFor me, the lobster was so tough and stringy that I had a difficult time cutting it with a knife. No delicious dessert can make up for that sort of problem. \n\nOh, I forgot, we ordered sides as well. The potato croquettes were pretty good as long as they were piping hot. Once the temperature went more toward warm, you could taste the grease, which to me is not ideal.\n\nI'm happy to pay a premium for a great meal/service/ambience, but I expected much better from this place, especially in Vegas where competition is stiff. 0
+A very romanic place to have dinner. Food was small but taste great. Great view, a little crowed for dinner but overall had a great time. 1
+I really enjoyed the intimate setting. Great service:) 1
+"High end restaurant with outstanding service. We celebrated our anniversary there and were greeted by the manager. As I was removing my jacket, he quickly assisted me on placing it on my chair. \n\nOur waiter, Joshua was perfect! He appeared at the right time to replenish our drinks, rolls and checked in periodically but not overbearing. We had the Thanksgiving tasting which we enjoyed. Turkey a little bland for my taste but the sides were excellent (red cabbage, au gratin potatoes). The chef surprised us with a couple of \""""extras\""""...cold celery soup and multiple desserts. All excellent. A beautiful location with a great view of the Bellagio Fountains and the strip. A great evening." 1
+What an incredible dinner!! First off, you can't beat the gorgeous view this place has. Also, the service was impeccable and the staff made the evening very memorable. Will for sure be coming back here! 1
+"Great view, great service and great food!\n\nWe came here for my dad's birthday and fortunately for me I packed an evening dress and heels. Not so good for my dad lol. He forgot to bring a jacket and apparently this restaurant likes to keep that \""""high class\"""" feel going. They even lent him a jacket to wear for the entire dinner. I find that somewhat funny but at least they didn't turn him away right?\n\nLooking at the menu, it took me back when I was at the Space Needle for dinner. Everything sounded so amazing yet so pricey! I can admit it, I can be fairly cheap sometimes BUT I do however think amazing foods come at a fair price.\n\nWith that said.. I order the roasted rabbit, no appetizer or salad. They served us asparagus soup and bread to begin with so I didn't want to stuff my face too much. Gotta save room for dessert! Having rabbit is new to me and as much as I wanted lamb I also like to try new things even more so. The meat was so delicate, much more so than lamb but just as delicious. With the sauce and vegetables served along the rabbit, everything fell into place. My mouth certainly was having a taste bud orgasm.\n\nFor dessert, I ordered the pistachio souffle which our server had informed us about in the beginning since it takes about 45 minutes to prepare. Souffle? Yum. Pistachio? YES PLEASE! So how was it you ask? Blissful. I was literally in heaven. Subtle sweet gooeyness and fluffiness... Oh, and it was humongous! I probably could have devoured it all by myself but I was nice enough to share since there was definitely more than enough.\n\nExceptional service of course. Our server was very friendly and informative. The ambiance is very intimate with an outstanding view of the water fountains at The Bellagio. It was a nice experience and worth it but man was I happy to take off my heels after wards! The strip is not friendly to feet in heels at all." 1
+It's no secret that this place is good. I wouldn't expect anything less. \n\nFrom the moment your brought up in the elevator to the moment you head back to the hustle and bustle of the casino, you definitely are living an experience. \n\nLow lighting and a view that can't be beat, fine linens, and wait staff who attend to your every need, the Eiffel Tower is first class all the way. \n\nI selected their smoked salmon to start and I have never had a better piece of fish. Smooth, thinly sliced, and melt in your mouth buttery taste accompanied the onion, capers, and creme fraiche (not sure of my French spelling here) with several slices of perfectly toasted bread. I could have eaten a second plate and called it a meal. The capers were surprisingly delicious - not the over salted from a jar variety. \n\nMost of us selected their filet mignon, with several different toppings to choose from. I couldn't resist and chose the decadent Bernaise sauce. The steak itself was cooked to perfection and the interior was almost as buttery smooth as the sauce itself. There were a ton of sides passed around our table, but the winners were the potatoes gratin (perfect in their simplicity) and the mushroom sp\u00e4tzle (yes they eat German food in parts of France). \n\nDesserts probably deserve their own review, but to put it simply; save room and order a bunch to taste and share. The chocolate plate will leave any chocoholic in heaven. \n\nPricey, but worth every penny. 1
+Good food & great view. My husband and I went to the Eiffel Tower to celebrate our anniversary. Although we enjoyed the food, he had the beef Wellington, & I had the short ribs, I honestly thought it could have been better for what it cost. The short ribs were a little dry.\n\nThe best thing about the meals: dessert. I had the chocolate souffl\u00e9, & my husband had the pistachio. They were both great. Yummy!\n\nIt's worth going for the experience, but I wouldn't go back again. 1
+We would have given this a much higher rating, had we not had a problem with one dish, but more on that later. The restaurant had a beautiful view of the strip, and a wonderful waitstaff. The food was very good, although pricey and we did feel that for those prices we've had better food in other restaurants. But what really put a damper on an otherwise lovely evening was when my son bit down on a bone in what was supposed to be a boneless dish of rabbit. The waitstaff was quick to send over a manager to check on him and take his information should he have needed to have anything done, but the damage was already done. He had such pain in his tooth and jaw that he left the restaurant early to go back up to the room, which just ruined the meal for the rest of us. 0
+Ugh, I left a Review and took Pictures at this place and some how YELP has lost it or something did work the way it was supposed to but....\n\nThis place is amazing, Love the view, The food and the service. I had the entire dish in the I Phone Review now it is gone and the servers name ...UGH, Disappointing and the view.\n\nI definitely love this place and recommend it highly. 1
+"Called on Tuesday for a special occasion on Friday. Briefly explained to reservation-taker that I was surprising my husband for lunch on his 50th birthday and would like a table with an excellent view. \n\nWhen we arrived, we were greeted by name (?) even though we'd never been there before, and since we were a few minutes early were asked to wait. Other couples came in, each celebrating something: birthdays and engagements. I was concerned that my husband's birthday would be just another ho hum event and that we'd be left in the dust. But no.\n\nService was stellar. Lunch menu was varied and food was tasty. Portion sizes were perfect: not the usual Vegas-strip-enormous sized plates but servings we could actually finish. \n\nWe ordered two desserts to share which I completely recommend: creme brulee and apple streudel with cinnamon ice cream, (both ridiculously delish) and afterwards, the waiter brought out a lovely chocolate mousse on a white plate which had written in chocolate \""""Happy Birthday.\"""" Couldn't have asked for a lovelier lunch in all of Las Vegas.\n\nOne thing you need to know if you're going at lunch time is that the Bellaggio Fountains don't start until 3 pm on weekdays so you won't see that. Totally not the restaurant's fault! But you might want to know so you can reserve at dinnertime if you'd prefer." 1
+My husband and I went to Vegas for his 30th birthday and decided to treat ourselves to a fancy dinner. What better place for that than the Eiffel Tower? We made a reservation around sunset thinking it would be extra romantic. We got there on time (5:15pm) and were seated shortly thereafter. Our server was nice but not super friendly but the hostess was very rude and, for a lack of better words, snobby. We were given a window seat which we were happy with but the tables are small and extremely close together so your elbows bump with your neighbor when using utensils which is silly considering that we are both fairly small people. We both ordered a steak; I the New York and my husband the filet, both $59 a piece. I ordered mine medium which arrived VERY well done and my husband ordered his medium-rare which came out medium-well. Only one side of each steak was seasoned and both contained far too much fat for the cuts. The entrees do not include any sides so we shared an order of potatoes Gratin which had no flavor and the consistency if mayonnaise. There was zero opportunity to express our disappointment with our meal since our waiter seemed to disappear after the food was delivered to the table. All in all, the meal wasn't terrible but it was far from what I would have expected from one of the nicest restaurants in the area. 0
+From 1 being horrible and 5 being awesome:\n\nFood - 4\nService - 4\nPrice - 1\nScenery/View - 5\n\nI only gave it a 2 because it was outrageously over priced. The quality of food was good, but not something I would write home about. You're paying for the ambience and view here, not for the food. 0
+It was our first visit. We got lost, it was so hard to find this place but it was worth it. Very pricey but delicious French dish. The restaurant is up towards the building, we had to take the elevator by the receptionist. The bathrooms had employees serving us with paper towels, offering perfumes and waiting for tips. The service was really good and friendly. \n\nWe had the Beef Wellington and roasted Chicken and Potato Gratin. They were all good. But I didn't like the potato Croquette. The desert souffl\u00e9 was good also. Prepare to have a fat bill even for a couple. I spent more than $300. Half a dozen roses cost $30 and a small photo cost $25. I would still comeback coz I liked the food. 1
+After posting my review I was contacted and reimbursed for the dinner portion of our visit. 0
+Great food and great customer service. Tried the Halibut with asparagus on the side with Pistachio souffl\u00e9 as the dessert. It was all DELICIOUS! My husband had the lamb with creamed spinach and ate everything (well with my help on the spinach bc it was really good too lol) I will definitely come there again when I have the chance. 1
+We had my sister's b-day dinner here. The staff was very accommodating when I told them I was bringing in my own center piece and extra stuff for the table. \nBraised Chicken: this was really good must try if you are going here\nPotato Croquette: theses were ok but I liked the scalloped potatoes better\nPistachio Souffle: this was amazing.\nIf you go here please try the souffles amazing. Your missing out if you pass on dessert. \nWe had already drank too much at the pool and were going to the club after dinner so we did not drink at dinner.\nThe view is amazing as well. 1
+Want to have an unforgettable dinner and taste the best food in vegas? This is the place you need to make a reservation in. \n\nLocated on the actual Eiffel Tower in the Paris hotel, this restaurant is an icon in the strip. You are taken in an elevator by a hostess and brought to the bar area of the restaurant where you check in for your table. \n\nIf you call to make reservations be sure to request the fountain view. At night during the weekends the Bellagio fountains play every 15 minutes and you get to experience this great view from your table as you dine. \n\nThe service is impeccable. Once you check in you will wait a few minutes and you can enjoy one of their signature drinks at the bar. \n\nThe setting is low lighting and the noise is average. It's very cozy once you're inside. Dress code is implemented and this is a restaurant where you want to go looking your best. \n\nWhen you are finally sitting be sure to enjoy the spectacular view that the location offers. \n\nAll the waiters are very knowledgable of the menu and based on your cravings will recommend you a great plate. \n\nAfter placing your order they will come with a big tray of bread and you can chose which you'll like to eat from the variety that they'll bring. \n\nThis occasion I had the beef Wellington and wow!!!! Made to perfection. The outside pastry was crunchy and the filet came medium rare inside. The flavors of the food are out of this world and you never want your plate to be emptied. \n\nFor dessert we ordered the chocolate souffl\u00e9. It wasn't the best we've had but it was pretty good. It was our anniversary dinner and they surprised us with a complimentary chocolate mouse that was very good. \n\nOur second time in Vegas and we HAD to make reservations here again. We're looking forward to going back and again having our signature plates in the best restaurant this city has! 1
+Had dinner on 12/30, 6:30 pm, a day before New Years. Despite the busy time of year and day, my wife and I were seated by 6:40 pm. Received a window seat, however, it was on the South Side (vs more desirable street side facing Bellagio.) View was nice, but, more reserved. Recommend requesting street side with your reservation.\n\nWife ordered Surf and Turf which was a tender steak and stuffed crab ravioli. Steak was good (a bit salty), the crab ravioli better. Loved the sauce. \n\nI ordered the Rack of Lamb which was delicious. Waiter commented this was New Zealand imported lamb vs the more common US lamb, so it was less gamey. I notice the flavor difference prior to his informing me, so he was right on there. I only miss the minty sauce some restaurants typically include with lamb. \n\nAccompaniment, ordered the cream spinach and mushroom. This was delicious particularly with the sourdough bread that was brought fresh periodically throughout the meal. \n\nOur only complaint was that we were not able to use our $100 Diamond/ Players card dinner credit there, as they indicated they are not an official LV Paris Hotel restaurant. Strange as they are smack in the Eiffel Tower within the Hotel. 1
+if you are cool with losing your deposit when you move out... this is the place for you!\n\nWe bought a house and surrendered the apartment 3 weeks early (paid for) and in spotless condition. The manager said everything was fine in the walk-through. Then, we get a letter stating that they were deducting over $300 in cleaning and damages. Yet, the manager had said everything was fine.\n\nRediculous charges and horrible excuses for customer service. Do yourself a favor and find a complex that hires people with a little class. 0
+At one time Spanish Trail was extremely beautiful, had spectacular up to date facilities, and served incredible food. It was classy and special. Things have changed. Certain times of the year Spanish Trail can be pretty, but they're slow to replace anything dead or overgrown. Facilities aren't up to date and don't get renovated as often they should. Things that do get renovated are usually things that don't need to be renovated. The food is mediocre at best and overpriced. Just because you enjoyed something this week, it doesn't mean it will be good the next time you order it. Anything really goes on the golf course, tennis courts and fitness center. I've seen dogs using the fairway as a bathroom, kids riding their bikes all over the course, and etc. If you want some classy, special or some incredible experience, then Spanish Trail probably isn't what you're looking for, but if you just want to play somewhere different then Spanish Trail is ok. 0
+"I called to find out about a simple oil change and was quoted $45 !!! I inquired why so much given every place else charges $25-30 The guy was rude and said. \""""oil is not cheap these days. So have a nice day\"""" and hung up. This place may have good reviews but the customer service needs much work!!! I don't feel anyone deserves to be treated like this." 0
+I just found this new eatery inside of Spectator's Bar & Grille on the SE corner of Durango & Flamingo! They offer a great casual dining menu. Burgers, pizza, salads and a great selection of appetizers. \n\nThe Potato Skins were over stuffed with cheese and bacon, deep fried to perfection. I had the Juicy Lucy burger stuffed with Havarti cheese and I ordered Mac & Cheese on the side. Delicious and lots of food. \nThe restaurant is clean, welcoming and the service is friendly and attentive. Looking forward to trying more of the selections on the menu! Check them out. 1
+The food was mediocre. Husband ordered a combination platter specifically to get some gator. He received his plate with no gator. When he questioned where his gator was, he was told that they were out of gator. Um, hello? Why wouldn't they inform him of that when he ordered it? The manager said that they wouldn't be getting any gator until the end of the month (this was mid-month) so it's not like they suddenly ran out. Our waitress was nice but so new that every time we asked a question, she had to leave us to go find out the answer. Made for very slow service. 0
+this place has one of the best setups to see a race ever. and mixing drag racing with vegas has just gotta be awesome.\n\namazing views, and it's right next to the air force base so you have fighters flying overhead the entire time.\n\nbeer, gambling, drag racing, and flybys. america.......f*ck yeah. 1
+The speedway is fun. Parking was pretty easy to get in and out of and the racing I got to see last year was a lot of fun. We sat in some luxury boxes and were served free food and drinks (including beer if that's what you wanted). I ate until I was full and had a great view of the action. I do not have any comment on prices of food and beverage because mine was all free since I got some free VIP tickets through my work. 1
+ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS SERVICE!! I was excited to try this place after good reviews on Yelp and eating at the same location when it was Manuels, the Mexican place. However, when we arrived, we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. It then took an additional 10 mins for our waitress (the oldest lady there) to even acknowledge us and get drink orders. After placing our order, we finally received our food after a 20 minute wait. To add insult to injury, our order was all wrong (ie No gravy included on the chicken dish, tomatoes when none were requested,etc). The final slap in the face was paying $50 for a family of 4 to eat there. Your better off going to Dennys or IHOP. 0
+Don't stay here! Worst service I have ever had!\nI made a reservation over the phone three weeks prior to my stay. Everything seemed ok at first, prices weren't bad, the girl helping me was nice and quick. She even repeated back to me all my info to make sure everything was perfect. (My reservation was from 7/20-725)\nWhen I was on my way to the hotel I called to let them know I was on my way and to confirm my reservation. Nothing changed so I was at easy.\nIn the morning on the 24th I saw my bill taped to my door which I thought that was extremely unprofessional. I was running behind schedule so I just took a glance at the bill. On the bill I was only being charged to the 23rd, I thought that was strange so I made it a point to go to the office and ask about it. About an hour later I got a very rude call from one of the ladies in the front desk asking me why I haven't checked out yet. I explained to her it was because I don't check out until the 25th. She told me that her paper work says that I extended my stay so I asked if I could speak with her manager. \nHer manager was beyond rude with me and told me my reservation ended and she had already gave away my room so I had to get my stuff and get out before the end on the day. I asked her if maybe she can at least change my room but she repeated that there is nothing I can do, all her rooms are booked and I need to get my stuff out of my room.\nI continued to call their 800 number to see what they can do because I had no place to stay that night. The first representative listen to what I had to say then put me on hold for ten minutes then hung up on me. So I called back. The second representative told me I was right and my reservation was still to the 25th but there was nothing he could do for me and if I wanted to resolve the situation I would have to settle it with the hotel.\nAbout five minutes later the hotel called me and told me that they decided to extend my stay for me( like they were doing me a favor!). \nWhen I got back to the hotel my room key didn't work anymore so I went to the office and talked to the manager (It was a different manager than before). \nShe gave me new room keys, a water bottle and told me she would comp one night for my inconvenience.\n\nI'm still furious! Without a doubt the worst stay I have ever had anywhere! That was one of the most stressful day I have ever had! I will NOT be returning! 0
+I love Hampton Inn but this location is in serious need of remodeling and some deep cleaning. Musty smell everywhere. 0
+Horrible customer service! Went in on a Monday to get an estimate to have 100 pieces of square tube custom fabricated. The lady in the office was very nice that's the only reason I'm giving 1 star. No one was there to give an estimate so she said they'd call me back later with it. No one called! Called next day was told again someone will call you back today or tomorrow with the estimate. No one called!! Called back 2 days later on Thursday and was told still no one has looked at it yet to give you an estimate!! Really? 4 days not one person could take a look at this simple job and give me an estimate! Wow! Unbelievable!! Was then told sorry maybe you should try somebody else! Don't know who's in charge but they are clueless on how to run a business! My business we NEVER turn people away NEVER!! 0
+Bait and switch - all the way. I spoke with the manager on the phone who told me he had the SPECIFIC car I wanted on the lot. When I got there 2 hrs later, he tried the usual bait and switch. When I refused, he offered to get the car I wanted from a neighboring state and wanted to charge ME $600 to ship it there. Really?? First you lie to me, then you want to charge me for the privilege? It's not the money, it's the lies I object to!! I can go there myself, spend a week-end at the spa and drive the car back for less than $600! The manager, Glenn Williams, is the he one who lied to me.Will NOT be returning to this dealership again. 0
+Don't go buy with the guy name Dante!!! He's horrible he tried to sell me everything possible. My family buy me a car to study in US and we didn't understand much and he ripped us off. Don't recommend this guy at all. The worst salesman I have ever met!!! 0
+I just got an oil change 2 weeks ago I had to take it back because one of my lug nuts were missing and sounds like something on my brakes were loose. This is my 2nd time getting an oil change and I'm disappointed. My first oil change was done at the Sahara location with no problems. I will not be attending this service center anymore. 0
+Just sent this message to Channel 13 Action News Reporter.\n\nHello Ms. Darcy Spears. Sorry to bother you via social media. I would like to know how to go about submitting a story concerning my experience at Centennial Toyota in Las Vegas. I brought my 2008 Toyota Sienna in because the door did not open when I pulled on it. This is a $50K vehicle as it is fully loaded. I had to make a deposit to have the car looked at. Three days later I was told my car door was fixed. Toyota showed me where they charged my warranty $2200 dollars for the door repair. I tested the door knob and found that the door was the exact same. Toyota gave me an appointment to have the door rectified, but they tried to charge me the deposit again to have it looked at and threatened to charge me to have the door handle fixed even though they got $2200 from my warranty company to supposedly fix the problem that I brought the care in for. When I asked what they fixed for the $2200 they got from the warranty company I learned that it was unrelated to what I brought the car in for and I did not authorize random work. I went in for the door handle and the door handle alone. 0
+Poor service !!! \n Cold appetizers ( frozen) lack luster attitude from staff . \n Will not come back ! Get better service from sizzler. 0
+"Just came in to eat with my family. The server completely got my order wrong after articulating myself completely. The order was wrong 3 times, first of all he didn't hear my order and brought me something else. I ordered the filet and I was brought the outback special which is a sirloin with a lobster tail. If he heard me \""""wrong\"""" then he would of brought me a lobster tail which he did not. After cutting into my \""""supposed to be\"""" medium well steak, it was medium rare. The manager brought it back out, I could hardly cut into what I thought was my \""""filet\"""", tried to eat it and it was so tough I could barely chew it. I told my server, Greg, that I didn't think it was right and he then told me that he \""""heard me wrong\"""" and that I ordered the \""""outback special\"""". Which again, couldn't of even been due to the fact that I wasn't brought out a lobster tail. After trying to explain this situation to the manger on duty she looked at me like I was a hassle. After almost an hour, she brought me out a filet, without my side that I ordered. By that time I was so fed up with these issues I just told her I didn't want it. She pushed back and said, \""""I just cooked you a new filet, and now you don't want it?\"""" I said yes, that's right. I explained to her that I don't understand how this could of been misunderstood too many times, and that I have been coming to outback for 12 years and never had an issue up until tonight. Neither my server or the manager was wearing a name tag either which is unprofessional from everyone else. I will never be back to this location and if I would of gotten her name, I would be calling the GM tomorrow. I am a food and beverage manager and this was the absolute worst experience I could of ever had in a food establishment." 0
+This place rocks. As other reviewers have said, its not the newest, fanciest or most technologically endowed theater, but its clean, comfortable, and shows some independent and foreign films. \nSince moving to the Westside of town, we've enjoyed this theater on a couple different occasions. We've found it to be very clean, have friendly staff and never be too full. The prices are still consistent with other theaters, so you won't be able to save a ton of money, but you won't have to deal with the smoke of a casino or the crowds of some of the newer theaters. \nThere are a lot of great places to eat around the theater, which makes it very convenient for a date night, and it is not too hard to find a close parking spot which is nice for a cold winter night or hot summer day. 1
+I've been spoiled by the luxury theaters!!!\n\nThis theater is nice and very clean, but I still prefer the luxury theater that provide wine and reclining leather chairs. 1
+I love this place since you can buy a whole lot of food for like $35. And they actually check your to-go orders every time so you don't have to wonder why you're missing a sauce or what not.\n\nI think that it's actually great in this sense since I know a couple places that consistently screw up to-go orders.\n\nSo to the to-go crew? You guys rock it out for this national chain. Which is saying something since it's like giving 4-stars to McDonalds. :) Oh wait... have I done that? hmmmmm.... 1
+We ate here around 2pm today. There was no greeter at the podium and we waited several minutes before seating. Our server sat us so I guess they don't have a host/hostess this time of day. \n\nI immediately noticed these tablets on tables that raced through advertisements. There are ones on every table. It made the background very busy and distracting, especially since they were not all on the same sequence. These seem like an awful idea. This by itself would make me not come back but there were far more problems.\n\nOur food was very slow to come out. My wife's food was cold when it finally came out. apparently they made it and let it sit there while they made fajitas, that were too oily. The quality of the chicken was quite poor too.\n\nWe would have complained, but our service was terrible and we never got checked on. It was not really the server's fault. They only had one server on the floor for about 8 tables and he was also seating people.\n\nAs we sit there we are finished and the server comes over and asks if we want dessert. We say no. This means we want the check, right? Not here. We wait another 10-15 minutes and notice the people at the table next to us are just as annoyed and discovered they could pay their bill on the tablet. I wanted to pay cash though. We could not flag anybody down. We finally paid the bill on the tablet.\n\nBad food. Bad service. Stupid annoying tablets on every table flashing screens every few seconds. No way to pay cash for bill anymore apparently. 0
+I have had the same problem as other yelpers with the non stop calling. ive asked to be removed from their calling list 3 separate occasions. last night they called me past 9pm. I would be happy to donate blood, but not if you are going to be blowing up my phone when I have asked you not to. other than that, the staff here was nice and the place seemed clean. the constant harassment has caused me to never step foot into another united blood service building. 0
+I agree with LJ.\n\nShe may not be the cheapest for routine vaccines, but when there's a serious problem she is reasonable, helpful and anything but s rip off. And she legitimately cares about her patients. It's nice having that feeling when bring in your pets. 1
+I dont know why there are not any reviews of this gem on Yelp as of yet. They have amazing local reviews. Anyway, i called them up for an approximate quote. After dropping off my bike i received a call my bike didnt have the severe damage i thought and it could have had. I picked it up the next day fixed and PAID LESS THEN QUOTED.! They even cleaned up my bike, i dropped it off pretty dirty. SUper nice staff and purely honest. Siq mechanics. Thank You. 1
+I would go to this location on a daily basis for a little over a year when my daughter was going to Kinder Care, which is right up the street, and every morning would be a pleasant experience! \n(Note** NO drive thru) \nThe crew is fabulous and work very well together. \nOne morning, I even asked them to make me over a dozen Frapuccino's for the ladies at my daughter's preschool and they knocked it out of the park!! They even went as far as helping me to my car with my drink order. \nWith all of the normal perks such as free Wi-Fi, indoor & outdoor seating, and a great drink/food selection you're also getting great customer service and a pleasant atmosphere here! This Starbucks location in particular is definitely one of my top three.\nHere's to you Starbucks crew @ Sahara & Ft. Apache!! -B 1
+"I loved Zeke's \""""Hot Yoga\"""" classes. He has a great personality--I wonder where he's teaching now?\n\nApril 2007 Update:\nI MISS THIS PLACE SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! You can't find a better instructor than Sascha. I really miss her hot yoga class. It's transcendental." 1
+Love love love this place and the instructors. I gave it 4 out of 5 for 2 personal reasons 1- I wish they had a more flexible non expiring membership for people that travel often and 2- I wish they would add more yin yoga classes - perhaps! Overall its a great place and I love that the classes are not crowded! 1
+this is my second go round with SGYS and I had high hopes that the customer service at the front desk had changed since I last visited. Yes there was a new girl at the desk but unfortunately the attitude i mean ATTITUDE is very apparent. For whatever reason guests are greeted with a very snotty and condescending tone. for a Yoga Studio that surely promotes well being and balance I would say that there is none of that coming from anyone with exception of the instructors. this is too bad as I wont be returning after my groupon expires. 0
+Great store very convenient from where I live I've shopped here for close to a year. What can I say Albertson's is a great place to shop! 1
+I have been bringing my cats here for about 5 years. One of my cats was diagnosed with diabetes so he has required a lot of care the last few years. Sadly, had to put put my beloved Asia to sleep 2 Sundays ago. Almost all of our visits were with Dr. Kerry Davis although it was a different vet that was there this last time. My husband said she was very empathic and caring. I give Dr. Davis 5 stars for the way she cared for Asia the last 5 years. I thought the prices were similiar to the last facility we used (pet care is expensive) but the hospital is immaculate and the staff is very professional. 1
+"This location has been my Vet for 8 years. I currently have 2 Labs and 1 Parsons. I sadly have a mixed review.\n\nThe good: All the Veterinarians are fantastic. I have had Dr. Love and a Male Doc. They are always good with my dogs and are very caring and respectable. They are good for advice and always take proper care of my dogs.\n\nThe bad: The front office staff/receptionists can be spotty. I have always looked past their shortness and believed it was because they were too busy but my recent contact was out of line. I will not name names, or describe the individual but she had a problem with my \""""Merry Christmas\"""" as I was walking out the door. Now, I didn't mean anything negative by the remark, the conversation had been great up until that point, but after I said that, she seemed to feel completely disrespected and let me know it. \nI believe that the motto \""""the customer is always right\"""" should be the motto of any business. I was not trying to force my opinion or my view on her at all. I was simply wishing the staff a Merry Christmas, 2 days before the holiday. None of the other staff seemed to be upset and they were visibly quite unsettled with their coworkers remarks.\n\nI am torn. I walked out pretty upset because I love my Christmas. There are multiple other Vet locations to chose from in the area but I hate to leave just because of some silly remarks made by a receptionist.\n\nI am supposed to go back on Monday for a follow up with my Yellow Lab. We will see what happens." 0
+I adopted a cat through the Animal Foundation, and as soon as I got her home, she started showing symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. It was pretty bad, by the next day, so I decided to take her to the vet. When you adopt through the Animal Foundation, the adoption includes a free wellness exam at VCA Animal Hospitals, and if something is wrong, they will cover up to $500 in Vet fees. Upon seeing Dr. Strobeck, he suggested we hospitalize our sick kitty and use up the free $500 in vet fees and then go from there. $500 covered about 5 days worth of hospitalization, so upon it running out, we took kitty home. She was MUCH better by her release and was almost back to normal by the next day. A few days later, and she wasn't sick anymore and back to her crazy, bouncy self. \n\nThey took tremendous care of our kitty during her stay there. Dr. Strobeck called up every morning with updates and kept us very in the loop. I will definitely use their services from now on. I was completely satisfied with everyone who worked there, and what they did for my sick kitty.\n\nThanks to everyone at VCA Hualapai Animal Hospital! 1
+"This is the worst B&N I have ever been to. The staff was horrible. They were rude and very unhelpful. When I went to pay for my books the old lady behind the register through down what she was doing and rolled her eyes and continued to be nasty. Also, Shaun (customer \""""service\"""" attendant) had no clue what he was talking about and was completely worthless at helping me with the simple question I had.\n\nI always love going to a B&N and have never had a poor experience, so I was astonished with how terrible this service was at this store. For now on I will have to go to the location on Maryland if I want to shop at B&N and that is really out of my way." 0
+Eating organic and healthy doesn't have to be overly expensive. \n\nSure, there are some things that are just pricey, but there's so many options that you aren't gonna die if you don't get the Hands of Buddha lemons ($7lb) and just buy yourself some regular lemons (2 for $1- just like the regular grocery) for your lemon zest. Just gotta be smart about how you shop, but that's something you should do whenever/where ever you're buying. \n\n I go to Whole Foods at least once a week (usually Tenaya just because I'm in the area) and do a majority of my shopping at Whole Foods now. We're pretty fucking broke and we eat great....and guess what? We haven't made major adjustments in the food budget to incorporate our newfound stance into getting quality ingredients. \n\nI recently made a big change to really look at grocery providers, comparing prices vs. quality. I think a part of us are so used to bottom prices that when we see price, we don't think about the quality (and time and effort it takes to do so) and shy away. I cook and have done comparisons with certain ingredients and the quality is miles apart when there's a slight price difference. I used to call it Whole Paycheck like everyone else and now I don't. After crunching the numbers vs. conventional markets I'm getting more here for my money.....unless we come really hungry and high and buy a bunch of unnecessary junk food and luxury items and blow the food budget right out. I'd post all my research, but I'd probably bore people...I encourage people to discover for themselves and look at prices. \n\nI don't do all my groceries here, but I buy enough to know I still adore this store even though I'm the one paying for it and not my parents anymore. Haha. 1
+"I usually love whole foods. Last Sunday I went to the market with my daughter who was so excited to pick out a \""""healthy cookie\"""". Anyway, we went to pay for it at the bakery/ coffee shop. My God, the girls there were so rude. They had a huge line but seemed to be enjoying each other's company more than anything. \n After waiting 5 minutes they said they would \"""" be right with us\"""" well between the three of them two were making coffee and another was busy doing inventory again all the while a huge line. Finally 10 minutes later with no movement in the line and the playful banter contiuning between the three of them, I told the one doing inventory and avoiding eye contact with me, that we had to go and handed her a dollar for the 99 cent cookie. Weather she rung it up or not. I couldn't stick around another 10 minutes to find out.\nUGH! Terrible customer service" 0
+This is the worst BK in the valley. Seriously, drive two miles over to go to the Charleston/215 one or the Town Center/Summerlin Parkway location. \n\nI went to this location 4 times before giving up and driving farther. Cold fries (that you wait 10 minutes for), wrong items (twice we received either two Cokes or two Diet Cokes when we order one of each), items incorrectly made, missing items, and what was best, was when they didn't even know what went into the Family Meal when it was out for a limited time. The cashier did not believe me when I said it was supposed to come with a toy, nor did the other cashier, until they finally got a manager out of t he back who laughed and said she guesses she better train out on the new menu item. \n\nDrive the extra 5 minutes, you'll make it up in speed of service and not having to go back to get it fixed. 0
+"Just horrible. Lived here for 4 years without a problem. New management took over. Last year the office's night drop box for rent checks was broken into and all the rent checks in there that night were stolen, forged and cashed. After providing proof from Western Union that we had bought our rent check and it had been one of the checks that had been stolen, we were told not to worry about the situation anymore. Then every month, after we paid rent, we would get harassed for the \""""missing\"""" rent money. Again we would provide the paperwork needed to prove our check had been stolen out of THEIR night drop box. But every month they seemed to forget they told us not to worry and continued to harass us more and more. Can I also say they didn't have a security guard or cameras or anything to protect thousands of dollars of their residents and clients money and it's our problem it got stolen??!!! They even said they knew who did it so WTF???\nAfter months of stress I finally wrote a letter to corporate explaining the situation and how rude the office staff was and how much of a moron the manager had been every time I talked to her.\nInstead of caring about what their customers were going through, corporate not only wrote me a rude email back, THEY EVICTED US BECAUSE WE WOULDN'T PAY THE STOLEN RENT MONEY THAT THEY GOT STOLEN IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!! This was like six months after the fact. Six months of my life dealing with their harassment then getting kicked out after we'd been there for 4 years and ALWAYS paid rent on time!!!! And I had provided every piece of proof and paperwork they had asked us for. Ridiculous. The only positive is that we finally got out of the sh@!hole that is Las Vegas.\nDon't waste your hard earned money here!!!" 0
+Cheap rent I like the wood floors the staff sucks so bad tho they are not on top of anything they add fees like its a game had to take it up with the corporate lady and she was extremely nice and understanding and refund us our money back ... But the staff that works there sucks and the manager on site is a hot mess and needs to be fired 0
+Let me start out by saying if you go to Carmine's thinking your eating at a Mario Batali type establishment, well then sure you'll be disappointed. if you go there however, thinking you're going to a casual, fun local bar with an Italian menu, I have no doubt you'll enjoy yourself. \n\nCarmines is an interesting juxtaposition of sports bar and restaurant. I love sitting at the bar and grabbing a couple cool suds on a hot night and exploring their tasty and simple menu. One of my absolute favorites is their greek salad. Its nothing fancy but is chocked full of fresh veggies and tasty feta cheese. If Im feeling a bit more ambitious, I'll sometimes venture over to sandwiches of which I really enjoy the eggplant parmigiana. Its huge and topped with tasty marinara. The fries are nothing amazing but always come hot and crisp, which for most restaurants is a challenge. I also really enjoy their various pasta dishes. The kitchen staff understands the concept of al dente and the portions are generous. My only complaint is their pasta trends a little on the pricey side whereas I find the other sections of the menu (sandwiches, salads, pizzas) very reasonable. \n\nThe bartenders and servers are always accommodating and as an added bonus the video poker machines at the bar seem to payout better than some other local places. Overall, Carmine's is not reinventing italian food nor are they even claiming they have the best stuff in town. What they do accomplish is simple, delicious Italian in a sports bar/restaurant concept that is usually dominated by the same ubiquitous fare like chicken fingers or wings. \n\nIm thrilled to have Carmines in the neighborhood. Id probably be thrilled to have a Batali place in the neighborhood too, I just couldn't afford to pop in as much as I do at Carmines. 1
+I would recommend you the potatoes soup or clam chowder they are awesome... services is ok, kind of slow during lunch time 0
+Where to start... So everyone I know have always been a fan of Claim Jumpers.. BUT I must say... Over the years, the food has really just gone to sh!t!! Every time we go back, it seems to be worse and worse. My recent visit was pretty much catastrophic. There was a bug in the starter salad to start... Then we had our entrees, my steak was overcooked. I ordered. Medium an I got wayyyyy overcooked well done. Hubby ordered chicken n ribs, hi chicken was bleeding, undercooked! So I had to complain to the server.. GM came over and apologized. He removed the 2 entrees from our bill. This was the only reason I gave 2 stars... The service wasn't bad, the food was! I will definitely no be returning to this location... And maybe No more Claim Jumpers as well.. 0
+Food is good. \n\nHowever, service is nice but slow. I waited for my dessert for 30 minutes. The cookie was over cooked and so hard it couldnt even be cut with a fork. The cookie was cold and not warm like its supposed to be, and could tell it had been sitting in the kitchen ready to be delivered to our table because the ice cream was so melted it covered the whole of the cookie. \n\nOur last experience wasnt any better. Luckily, the manager came out in our last visit when he noticed our food looked bad just as it was being delivered! He's the only reason this place got an extra star. 0
+This place is a dump. Don't let them fool you. New management is horrible. The girls who work in the office are unintelligent idiots. Was amazing when I first moved in a year ago. Lots of unnecessary renovation going on. The hot tubs are never clean, exercise equipment broken, and my pot smoking party neighbors make it no better. Mail boxes recently broken into. They required us to go to post office for several weeks to pick up mail. The workers at the post office were incredibly annoyed and I think intentionally weren't giving us mail. Also serious conflict with not receiving water bill. My neighbor received an eviction notice because he did not include it in his rent last month. That was reflections fault for not properly making us aware of the billing situation. Also, they constantly have tow trucks coming in towing cars for late registration and so on. And cops coming in giving tickets. Have never lived in a complex like this one. I never write reviews but this place is terrible. Move else where please! Save yourself the headache. renee the old manager was amazing, you are missed and I'm sure they regret not having you. 0
+I have been to Desert Rock Sports several times. Each time I come here, no matter which worker is working, I am ignored. I walk in and workers will see me but ignore me. I look at shoes and they don't check to see if I would like to try them on. Same goes for harnesses. Same goes for the rest of the store, they never offer me any assistance. When I come here I am in my climbing clothes, which usually means basketball shorts and a sports nutrition company t shirt. This is very different from what typical climbers wear. This may be the reason I get ignored. If the owners ever read this sorry if I don't dress to your standards. In terms of what the store sells they do have a variety of everything climbing related. Much bigger selection than REI.The prices I have seen are not the lowest and not the highest. Since they do not want my business I pretty much only come to look at gear/ try gear on before I purchase it online. I recommend coming here only to try on/check quality of the gear. Buy from backcountry.com where the prices are much cheaper, especially during sales. 0
+Best CVS Ever!!!\n\nWhy so?\n\nAn entire isle of Hawaii items: Hawaiian Sun drinks, weekly poi imports, and li hing mui. Truthfully, I only partake in the Passion Orange drinks but it is so great to have a small amount of nostalgia. 1
+I just love this place. The bartenders are a lot of fun and their summer seasonal beer rocks. The spicy chicken tenders are a must and the all menu is very affordable. 1
+Great food and super friendly bartenders/servers. Definitely will go back. 1
+Awesome place to go with my family we get\nPizza and it is always good. Good costumer service. But it always smells like smoke I thought that was from the bar. Other than that it is a good place to eat at!!! 1
+Have been going to see Dr Waggoner for years. I've been to the Sahara location as well as the location on Simmons in North Las Vegas. The staff in both offices are friendly and helpful. The offices are set up similarly so the transition was easy on my kids. Dr Waggoner is very professional but has a great way with the kids. Mine are all about brushing well so Dr Waggoner will be proud of them. Evidently I don't rate high enough. I'm just glad they like him and the service he provides is exceptional! 1
+This is definitely one of the best pizza places in Las Vegas, it makes you feel like you're back in New York again. The quality of deli meats, pastas and desserts is amazing. They make a white pizza with clam sauce and shrimp which is addictive. The chicken champagne is also out of this world. Stop in for a sandwich for lunch or a pasta entree or pizza for dinner and you can't go wrong. But absolutely stop in! 1
+Went to Rocco's last night with the family. We had calamari app its was fresh and amazing. My son got a cheese pizza after a few bites of that I looked at my husband and said we should order another to go Lol! I had the veal piccata the veal was nice and tender with a great lemony garlic sauce and my husband had rigatoni zigarati (?) Very big portion with lots of sausage! We also couldn't resist their pastry counter and ordered cookies and cakes and my son had a personal cherry Italian ice he gobbled that up in no time it even had fresh cherries in it. We will defiantly be back especially since its rt down the street for us! And their to go pizza special one large cheese pizza for 9.99 will go great this summer by our pool! ; ) 1
+Thick carpet of BLUE MOLD on the food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI ate here once and loved it. The second time I ordered to-go. I ate as soon as I got home. Entree was soggy and the desert was covered in MOLD. And not a little mold. Like a week's worth of mold. I called to complain and they were very unconcerned. I don't think they believed me and I was not about to drive 30 mins back there to show them. I have pictures, but they didn't want them. So, I'm posting them all over the internet. Click on the 'photos' link on this listing and see for yourself.\n\nAnd, yes, I called the health department. 0
+"A long time ago (okay not that long ago) I bought a Groupon for Go Raw. As typical for my procrastinating self, the Groupon was not used until the day it expired. I wish we hadn't waited so long, and I wish we would have gotten another Groupon.\n\nThis place is hidden away in a strip mall that is really not on any major road. It is nestled right off the \""""lake\"""" and you can admire many a large house from the seats inside. We arrived at about 11am, and the place was pretty quiet. We were greeted right away by a very helpful and friendly young woman. She was really excited that it was our first time, and she offered us many suggestions. She also went over some of the differences in how raw food is made. The wife and I chuckled a bit as we don't look like your typical \""""health food\"""" eaters, but on the inside we are both hippies, so we knew what to expect. \n\nWe went with the International Sampler and the Veggie Sushi plus the chocolate cheesecake for dessert. My first reaction to the sampler was how big it was. It is pricey for sure, but the I really expected the portions to be smaller after reading other Yelper reviews. Everything on the sampler was delicious. The hummus is the best I've ever had. I don't like runny hummus, and this is not. It has little chunks of chickpeas, has a nice strong garlic taste and the raw tahini flavor is nutty but not overpowering. I could have eaten a pound of the stuff. The Mexi-cali wraps were very flavorful and fresh. The guacamole was incredible. However, my favorite was the pasta. I don't like zucchini, but the pasta was so delicious. The sauce was beyond words. I wish I had bottles of the stuff. It was like a marinara salsa but was so full of flavor. \n\nThe veggie sushi was also delicious. It was jam packed with fresh veggies and some sort of flavorful paste. The seaweed was a bit chewy, but other than that it was very good. The ginger sauce was also very strong, but not overpowering. \n\nThe chocolate cheesecake was not made in house, but was good. It was a bit grainy, but tasted like cheese cake. It was very small, but was nice to split after having filled ourselves full at lunch.\n\nThis won't be a normal stop for us as its a bit out of the way and a bit pricey, but it was a very good filling healthy meal. \n\nAs other reviewers mentioned, they do have assorted food, supplements and books for purchase. Nothing seemed to out of the ordinary. There was also a lot of art on the walls." 1
+"Raw, vegan food sounds scary to the uninitiated. Nothing is cooked, no animal products are used=what the hell am I going to eat? But, do not be afraid, the raw-foodist vegans will not hurt you. You may even really, really like their food.\n\nThe menu at Go Raw resembles most american restaurants. They have sandwiches, salads, smoothies, \""""burgers,\"""" etc. The ingredients, however, are a bit different. For example, the \""""living bread\"""" used for the burgers and pizzas is not really bread, and it's alive (but dehydrated -- it's not crawling around your plate). Go Raw also does not use animal products whatsoever, so, their \""""sour dream\"""" ain't your grandma's sour cream (meaning no cows involved).\n\nMy go-to favorites are the Purple Burrito, purple cabbage wrapped around veggies, guacamole and and salsa. Soo tasty and healthy. I also love the Mexicali Sampler which allows you to taste several entrees such as the Enchiladas, Mexi Toast, Flax Crax, and Mexi Wrap. If you're looking for safe bets, try the pizzas, sandwiches, or \""""burgers.\"""" \n\nI may sound like a total wacko, but, whenever I eat at Go Raw, I feel totally energized for the rest of my day. I love bloody, bloody meat but I get why the raw foodists swear by this stuff.\n\nMy only criticisms are that the food is crazy salty and the food takes forreeevvverr to get. I realize the saltiness is probably to make up for the fact that nothing is cooked, but, damn, I drink a lot of water after eating here. Regardless, Go Raw is great for someone looking for healthy food that is actually delicious as well. \n\nP.S. - If you're a first timer, try the Westside location, it's, in my opinion, better than the Windmill location." 1
+The food is really good and fresh -- I was surprised as I am not a veg, so this was one of my first times in a shop of this nature. I had the burritto and smoothie, both were fantastic. It's a bit overpriced, but I think they can do that -- considering the time it takes to prepare and the quality of the product. Also, as previously mentioned, time to prepare is a bit lengthy but understandable. 1
+I just dined at this spot for the first time yesterday evening with a dear friend. I am so glad she introduced me to Go Raw. I wasn't certain what to order so I selected the pizza and she had the veggie pasta. I'm glad we only ordered 1/2 sizes as the portions are generous. Initially I was a little sad everything is cold, I know it is a raw spot but the weather is chilly and I wanted to warm up a bit. I didn't mind the temp of the food at all once I had a warm cup of chamomile tea. The pizza was seasoned perfectly and the crust was yummy and crunchy. The veggies were very fresh. I would order the pizza again. . . in fact I may return tomorrow! I also shared my friend's veggie pasta, it was fantastic! Who knew raw food could be so amazing?! Well. . . now I know, and I will be back to try some more treats. The very best part of the meal was how I felt after, I felt contently full with out that weighed down feeling. The staff are super friendly and helpful. I want to try the curry soup next. If you are looking to try something different, give Go Raw a shot! 1
+To give it two stars is being generous. I don't even feel like reviewing this place. The only reason we had so much fun being here is because we ignored all the negative stuff and just climbed.\n\nI'll just make this brief.\n\n1.) It smells like socks and dirty shoes. The ventilation is not very good and if you're there for hours, maybe you'll just get used to the stench.\n\n2.) The receptionist was not helpful, condescending, and acted like helping us was too much out of the way. Probably just got used to regulars and is very nice to them. But to newbies, forget it. My cousin is the nicest guy you could ever meet and will even go out of his way to buy food for the poor. He just wasn't worth the time to be given good service to I think.\n\nI think if the smell wasn't so bad and if service was better I would recommend people to come here or myself to come here to have fun. 0
+The place was ok but the guy working there was awful.\n\nI went climbing with a group of four people. It had been awhile since I had climbed and I couldn't quite remember how to tie the figure 8 knot so I went to the counter to ask the guy working. He was sitting in the little office near the entrance talking on the phone but I managed to get his attention and he said he'd be right out. \n\nHe finally left the office, phone still attached to his ear which he handed off to his friend who was there visiting. I know, popular guy. My friend then went up to the counter and told him we needed some instruction on knot tying. He scoffed at the fact that we couldn't remember how to start the knot required to use the equipment that we had just paid for but said he would be over in a minute.\n\nWe stood there waiting for a good 15 minutes for this jackhole and finally gave up and asked one of the more experienced climbers how to tie the knot. As soon as she started to give us a little lesson, the clown who works there walks over saying something about how non employees aren't allowed to give lessons but he was gonna be nice and turn his back while she did. Really?\n\nFor my money, Nevada Climbing Center is way better and the people are much nicer. 0
+Rock climbing was one of those things that I always thought was cool but didn't really intend to try out. But again, Groupon has given me the opportunity to check this place out. In turn, I'm really starting to like this (expensive) sport even if I am awful at it right now.\n\nThe Groupon was good for two people and it gives you access to a beginner's class once a week for 1 month. The classes are offered on Saturdays (that's the one I chose) and another day during the week (sorry, I forgot!). Along with the classes, they also give you one month of unlimited access with gear so you can come in a practice your skills. The one item not included but would be super useful is the hand chalk. \n\nI'm not going to lie but when you walk in, it smells like stinky feet. But you get over this relatively quickly. The walls are covered in colorful rocks of different sizes. Parts of the ceiling are as well. I've never seen anything like it! It's quite overwhelming at first. You'll see really advanced folks traversing or climbing away, making themselves look oh so graceful. They have tape all over the walls, indicating the path you should take for a certain level. \n\nSecond and third floors are much smaller than the first. These floors are set up for bouldering, whereas the first floor you can actually get into a harness and utilize the ropes for climbing. I've always gone in the early evenings/late nights and the second and third floors are pretty packed. Perhaps it's better to go in the mornings. \n\nI'm still a newbie at this. Learning all of the terms and techniques are boggling my brain! But with Matt the class instructor, I have confidence that I'll get better soon! Matt is super patient and is thorough with his explanations which I am super appreciative of! \n\nDisclaimer to all those that have not done this: You will be sore. No joke. I look like a robot when I walk right now. You will get blisters on your hands. Battle wounds on your legs. But trust me, it's all worth it! 1
+"Bad gym for a date. Gym uses auto ropes so no need for someone to belay at the bottom. To belay you have to take their class and then pay for them to \""""test\"""" your skills briefly. Tried to get assistance for 20+ minutes wanting to belay a friend and go through the hoops. Waste of time with 3 different employees. i have my belay card from another gym on me too. Whole point was to get friend experience with process before she goes rock climbing outside for her first time. Not very big. I would never come here or recommend to adult friend. I would recommend to friend with a kid, as the auto ropes are good for them. \n\nWould give 1 star, but 2 stars because its good for kids." 0
+"The new crispy chicken sandwiches are the \"""" bomb \"""" and only a buck" 1
+We love a children's dentist... They have a very friendly staff and they truly seem to cater to the child. They have an awesome waiting area that is huge! There are a variety of video games, tv's,board games and even magazines to entertain the children before their appointment. The bench seating is probably the most comfortable seating that I have ever seen in a waiting area.\nThe exam room even has a very cool salt water fish tank for the kids to enjoy.\n\n The bottom line is that my girls don't seem bothered by coming here to see Dr. Saxe and have there teeth maintained. Isn't that the most important factor of all? 1
+This place is so amazing that my 5 year old wants to come back.\n\nI could not have asked for anything more. They delivered more than expected to my son. The staff was amazing with him and made him feel so comfortable that he actually sat through an entire cleaning without being upset once. They had him put on sunglasses during the cleaning and he thought that was cool. They hygienist also told him about the sugar bugs living in his mouth and that he has to keep up brushing and flossing so the sugar bugs wont live in his mouth.\n\nThe dentist and the assistants were made to work with children and that made it all very relaxing and enjoyable for him. 1
+They don't honor yelp check ins. They want the coupon printed out.. Yep turned around and walked out. Won't be back 0
+"The most horrid shopping experience ever! Very few clothing options for customers in their 20'-50's. Most items are geared towards the 60-80 age range. I did find a couple of items to try on and this is where everything totally went down hill!\n\nBack at the dressing room were three employees. Two of them were being scolded by a German or Austrian woman telling them they are not hanging things correctly on displays. All three completely oblivious to my need to try on some items. I finally interrupted and one employee said to go in. One of the tops was cute but it had a hole in it. I asked if they had more sizes in the back as this was the only medium they had on display and I just got \""""I don't think so.\""""\n\nAfter that disappointing exchange of words, I used the restroom. DIRTY!!! There was feces on the plumbing by the flush lever and on the wall!!! Yes, feces sprayed in places that it should not be. The seat cover dispenser lay on the floor and the toilet paper dispenser was almost meeting it's counterpart, hanging on by a screw. I do not think someone had a wild poop party, I just think their restrooms are seriously neglected. \n\nSo far, starting to see a pattern of neglect. Well, I kept looking...shoes, then purses. I did find a cute purse. Walked up to the register and the clerk proceeded to comment on how cute the purse was. I might as well have been talking to the wall. I responded and the clerk was focused on goings on at another register. The only other verbal exchange after I swiped my card was \""""Here you go\"""". No \""""thank you\"""" or \""""have a nice day\"""". \n\nThe neglect that just oozes out of this store weighed heavy on me and within 2 hours I was back and returned the purse. When asked why I was returning the purse, I said \""""Poor customer service experience\"""" to which I received an \""""Oh!\""""\n\nOh, and by the way, I will not be back!" 0
+It was clean and they were nice. There was kind of a creepy guy there though but he wasn't an employee... 1
+This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. A huge group of girls came here for a bachelorette party, and we were treated so poorly it was disgusting. The place was dirty, outdated, and just not fun. If you are not a regular, you are basically worthless there. Our server was just fine, but when we wanted a pitcher of water, the manager had to step in cut us off. Really? No more water? Geez. We waited an hour to sing our first song because the DJ kept putting the regulars in front of us. There is no book for you to sift through, you just pick one at random. \n\nI would have thought they'd have wanted our business; we could have bought a lot of drinks and had a good time but they were too busy protecting their regulars and giving crappy service to us. 0
+Sucks you have to give 1 star. Don't waste your money. It was dead when myself and 2 friends walked in. Machines are tight as hell. I ordered wings. Got 8 wings for $8.95 no no no don't wait your money!!!! I lost $80 on the machine and still have a $20 tap. BS !!!! My friend got charged for his soda when he was playing too. Not drinking alcohol at all!! Don't don't don't waste your money!!!!!! 0
+Need a pair of fitness running shoes. Was told to get a pro to look at your gait and see what kind of shoe is needed. I drove all the way from the NE and was rewarded with a very knowledgable guy. Took one look at my current pair and had me walk. He came back in 3 mins with 4 pairs to try on. We chatted about the differences and I was pleased with the selection. Brooks, Asics, mizuno, addidas, and nike were the main brands. Got a 10% discount for mil. Was in and out in 20 min. Awesome. 1
+I have been going to King and I since about 1994. This place is my favorite Thai restaurant in all of Las Vegas, hands down.\n\nLocated on the main lake, right behind the big Citibank complex, they do both Thai and Chinese food. The staff are always very friendly and I have always received good service. Linda, the owner, will typically come over and say hello if you go in there enough too.\n\nWhenever judging foods from different regions, it seems like there is always one item upon which all opinions are based. For example, a lot of people judge Mexican restaurants by their salsa. For me, I judge Thai restaurants by their Tom Kai Gai soup. King and I's is incredible. The coconut milk broth is perfect and the chicken and mushrooms are always just right. \n\nFor an appetizer, I usually get the chicken satay, although this is mostly for the peanut sauce. I love Thai peanut sauce, but there can be quite a bit of variation depending on the restaurant. King and I's is one of the best I've had.\n\nThe entrees are all good. I have yet to try one that I don't like. The only time I've heard anyone complain about one of their dishes was when an acquaintance ordered the pad thai. She claimed the noodles were too sweet. I didn't think so, but consider it a possible drawback if that's your favorite dish. Regardless, besides her, everyone I've ever gone to King and I with has been pleased. \n\nAfter 16 years, I would recommend going out of your way for this place. It's worth it. 1
+One of my favorites! I order take out at least a couple times a week from here. Great prices, Great Food. Always happy. 1
+"I had the experience of going to this Port of Sub location. I ordered a sandwich and and was greeted by a lady who represented herself as the owner. She was very unprofessional while serving me. I asked for the $5 sandwich and she told me that I was 10 minutes early for that special. I totally understood and decided to wait the additional 10 to order. As I was waiting I overheard her telling one of the workers, \""""Who does he think he is? Why would we serve him early. He has to wait like everyone else.\"""" I couldn't understand the attitude by this supposedly, professional who is serving the public? I immediately left and will never be back!" 0
+The ice cream here tastes old and funny. That semi-melted, semi-freezer burnt almost gooey and just plain old wrong texture. One bite and I tossed it out. The store is filthy. The customer service is horrible. Save yourselves and go to the gelato place down the road, or better yet inside one of the many stores that line Sahara or Charleston and grab a pint of Ben and Jerry's. 0
+Buying experience was fine, howeer, once you buy a car here, they get your money and service is a joke. All I want is a stupid copy of my bill of sale because I can't find my paperwork (yes, know that's my fault). I've call 5-6 times and even talked to the sales manager who told me if I called him back on a Monday after 11:30 that he'd show me how good the service is. Conveniently, I now can't get a hold of him, just his voice mail. Folks, this isn't tough and I'm not unresonable, I'm the one that can't find my paperwork, but really? After spending 40K+ you can't fax me a darn bill of sale? What happens if there's something wrong with my car? \n\nNext time, I'll drive to Ontario Volvo in California, they sold me my first 2 Volvo's and I should have never give Volvo of LV a chance. Won't make that mistake again. I'll take my money to people that believe in reasonable customer service. 0
+Have been coming to mc's forever. Usually for pie. Food, aside from the potato cheese soup and cornbread are kinda bleh. This location is and has been pretty horribly managed for a long time now. Have been waiting for 20 minutes now for my pie and am watching the young kids working the front totally screw up most the transactions. One girl just shorted someone their change and another kid forgot to fully charge another. Forgetting to seat people, forgetting items on pick up orders etc. If I ever feel the need for pie again I will just go to another location. 0
+Very slow this morning, thought coming early we'd miss the church crowd however with only two tables still had to wait five minutes to be sitted, the one sever for the place and he wants to be social and talk family with one of the other tables. \n\nThey gave us the special menu Monday through Saturday for breakfast with special prices, so when my husband wanted to order, they informed him it would be two dollars price difference. He decided to order a full stack pancakes and side of sauage, what he got was a short stack ( two pancakes) and his sauage. He's still hungry!\n\nI ordered the BTA which was the bacon omelete, hash browns and toast, mine was good! \n\nService was poor waited on refills never came, asked for check took forever and check out we took it up ourselves! Their pies are good! 0
+Breakfast is great here but dinner...well that's another story. We had one of the most revolting dinners. Even the salad tasted odd and not fresh. The food was bland and tasteless. The waitress was very nice and service was a bit slow.The only bright spot was my son enjoyed his broccoli cheese soup. Skip dinner and enjoy their breakfast instead. 0
+I dislike Mimi's Cafe. I always have. I decided that, after a few years of avoidance that they would improve. I was dead wrong. Mimi's is still meh. I had breakfast there with my mother while my father was in surgery down the street. I ordered croissants, which were delicious, but the actual meal of potatoes, bacon, and eggs was horrid. It was chewy bacon with bland eggs and oily potatoes. \n\nEw.\n\nSorry, but I dislike Mimi's for many reasons, all of which relate to their food and sad service. 0
+Went about 1 month ago. It was not good. They were out of several items. It was slow service. They changed the menu and our two favorite items were gone. The food we got was not very good for what we paid. We have not been back again. There are other places on every corner and up and down each street. The server was nice and we could tell she was not responsible for the changes and she was feeling it in tips and number of tables she got a night. 0
+WARNING!! HORRIBLE NEW OWNER! We were customers of the previous owner for over 10 years. The new owner is horrible. Completely ruined a $160 dress and when I took it in to show him.. he had an attitude. Was argumentative .. horrible customer service .. not only was my dress ruined but two shirts in the same batch were faded and they are obviously using bad cleaning product. To ruin clothes is one thing but to be rude, and defensive about their mistakes is another. Did not get it resolved.. I am out of pocket of a new dress, and two shirts now. I will NEVER use them again and will be surprised if they stay in service. My advice??? Find another cleaner! It IS NOT the same owner as before! 0
+"During one of our visits to this location, I ordered a dish, but without chicken, as I was trying out a vegetarian diet at the time. The waitress brings it out with chicken. I politely remind her that I had ordered it without. She argues with me and tells me, \""""No, you ordered this with chicken!\"""" Shocked that she's arguing with me, I incredulously reply, \""""I'm on a vegetarian diet, why would I order it with chicken?\"""" She gave more attitude and we talked about not going back.\n\nA few months went by and we decided to give this location one more chance. Our food was terrible (overcooked, etc). We asked to swap out our entries. My wife, on the way back to our table from the bathroom, overheard the waiter making fun of us for being too picky. Who does that? How can such a person even have a job as a waiter? Hopefully, he got a job picking up trash on the side of the road and no longer works there. But we'll never know because we are never ever ever going back to Macayo's.\n\nIn summary: poorly prepared food and even worse service. Save yourself a trip. If you want to know what it's like dining here, just stay home, microwave a burrito, and repeatedly smack yourself in the face with it." 0
+We came in with a party of 12 for a birthday. The server messed up our meal which was supposed to be a shrimp dish with white cream sauce. The sauce tasted like it came straight from a can and we had to eat it after everybody else in our party was already finished with their meal.\n\nVery disappointed!\n\nWe won't come back anytime soon. This restaurant was great for years, but not anymore. 0
+"On Sundays that I wake later in the day, later afternoon hours would be an hour of this church's time I attend mass. Located in the westside of Vegas, this church is situated on the corner of Tenaya Way and West Sahara Boulevard. Parking spaces on the church's grounds is easily accessible. Opt to park by the streets curbs or across from the church is another lot to park on.\n\nThis is a large church of Spanish-style architecture. Quite impressive as seen from the roadway. A courtyard with flowing fountains lead to the church's doorways. Upon entry, a large concrete structure filled with Holy Water is the centerpiece of the church's foyer. It is bordered by four posts of tall steel frames draped with flowing sheaths of cloth. Two cubicles along the church's doorways offers a place for reverence to St. Joseph and Jesus with his Sacred Heart. To the left of the doorway is the Parish Office. To the right of the doorway is the statue of St. Francis of Assisi. Continuing onto a hallway to the right are statues of St. Theresa, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Mother Teresa, St. Martin de Porres. All these statues have electric candles before it for the faithful devotees to light a candle for a prayer offering. A small metal box is where money for the candle lit is collected. I like it that this church have these saints to adore. Furthermore into the hallway leads to the Comfort Rooms. \n\nEntry to the main church is via glass doors. Natural light from outdoors sips through stained glass walls. A large Christ the King portraiture is the main altar fixture. The pews semi-circularly faces the altar. On the left side is a glass-walled room where churchgoers with infants, toddlers or young children can attend mass without distracting the solemnity of the mass with their childish noise or cries. Typically, it is called the \""""Cry Room\"""". On the right of the altar is where you will see the piano and the organ. The \""""Stations of the Cross\"""" are on walls of this main church room. \""""The Pieta\"""" can also be reverenced on a cubicle to the left rear side of the main church room. It's life-sized in a beautiful bronze cast.\n\nChurch choir adds beautiful music to masses especially on Sundays. The Parish Priests deliver the mass with an air of solemnity. Friendly and attentive Parish Staff will usher churchgoer to a seat or assist if need arises. Sunday mass have the tendency of having a full attendance of parishioners. Having to stand through a full mass is not uncommon. Otherwise it does not detract from the spiritual eucharistic mass. Church bulletins are handed out by Church Staff after each Holy Mass. It informs of upcoming church events, mass schedules, church activities and news. Notice that the hours of Sunday masses are offered starting at 8 a.m. and the last mass is at 5:30 p.m. Web site is www.saintjosephhom.org St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church was established in 1989." 1
+This dominos always does a great job on my pizzas. Sometimes we pick up instead of getting it delivered and The people who work there are friendly. When we get it delivered, the drivers are always nice and the pizza hot. I usually get pepperoni and mushrooms or salami and mushrooms and the ingredients always taste fresh. 1
+fried fish in a creative place. If you are a new local, check this place out. Some fun outside of the strip! yeah!! 1
+I really enjoyed the food at this place. The restaurant is always pretty packed, especially on Mondays when they have the all-you-can-eat crab legs special. They have an all-you-can-eat salad bar, and a great fun menu with things like alligator tail and frog legs. We had to try both of those items and I must say they were actually pretty good. Everything is battered, fried and super unhealthy, I'm sure, but the catfish is absolutely to die for. They actually have a drive-through order option which is really convenient, but my only complaint is that once I ordered catfish and fries and instead got a catfish sandwich and I was expecting to get some hush puppies on the side (standard on every order) but they were missing from my to-go bag. I would say definitely come here for the food, and expect polite service, and moderate prices, but also expect it to be very loud and crowded inside. This is indeed Las Vegas! The food is very worth it. 1
+Went to this place a couple years back with family during a trip to Vegas and loved it! Ordered all-you-can eat. My dad even got sick for over-eating! We couldn't wait to visit again this time.\n\nWe ordered alligator tail as appetizers this time and they were yummy. However, the all you can eat platters we normally order was good only towards the END. It seemed as if the oil used to fry our fish and shrimp initially was old...yuck! I don't even want to know how old. At the end of our meal (as they brought our new batches) it seemed to taste better. I like to enjoy my food in the beginning. I inquired with our waitress about the oil used and she confirmed that she did see one of the chefs change the oil to fresh oil at the end. Whack! The salad bar was pretty sad too and didn't look like anyone maintained cleanliness. Might be helpful to put the same items on both sides - makes it easy to maneuver and avoid spills. I did like how they kept plates chilled for it though. \n\nOur service was good and our waitress did her job. Sadly, we've lost our craving for this place. It just isn't the same.\n\nNote: Despite what time your stomach says let's eat, this place opens at 5 p.m. - we went at 3 with ready bellies the day before and had sour faces :( 0
+To get this out quickly, the food is ohh so fried. I personally attempt to regulate my fried intake, and hush puppies will be a once in a blue moon treat. but what a treat it is. \n\nI HATE catfish, yet somehow hush puppies has managed to convince me the devils fish is not only edible, but tasty. The meat is not at all gritty, and the batter is fantastic. you can order both fresh and farm raised catfish too! \n\nalligator tail is also very tasty. I like me some Ali tail, and hush puppies does not disappoint. Not too chewy, and not overly battered. Fantastic.\n\nFinally.....Sweet Potato Pie! Can't find good sweet slice outside the south, so just offering this made me happy. If you like sweet potatoes, and you like pie, you will like sweet potato pie. Makes sense right?\n\nP.S Crab legs. Yes, crab legs. And they are generous with them. You get the good legs, not the shriveled legs from the lazy crab that never does push ups. These legs have meat on their bones....or shells, or under the shells....whatever. 1
+The AYCE sushi was a treat today! I went for lunch and was seated right away at the sushi bar. The staff is extremely attentive, my tea didn't run out one time! I ordered a couple of the specialty rolls: Captain's Special and Japanese Lasagna. The Captains Special is one of my new faves, it's covered in the spicy garlic ponzu and the spicy mayo. I had green mussels that were cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed the nigiri sushi I ordered. The pieces were smaller which made it nice for me to try several different kinds. The yellow tail was very fresh! The shrimp tempura was okay...it tasted a bit like onions, which it was fried with. I did find it odd that the shrimp tempura appetizer not only comes with 2 pieces of shrimp but also potatoes, carrots and onions (fillers!) The sushi chef was very friendly and seemed to really enjoy himself. Pumi is one of the less expensive AYCE sushi restaurants, at $20.95 pp for lunch. 1
+The hidden gem in Summerlin! \n\nThis is a little restaurant (separated from the gaming side) hidden by the Lake in Summerlin. We didn't expect much from this place but after reading the great reviews and it being so close to our home we had to try it.\n\nIT WAS GREAT. Here's why......\n- Friendly staff! Always smiling and it's a relief to see people working in F&B in Las Vegas that look like they are genuinely happy.\n- The food. I'm sorry to say but I didn't expect great food. I was mistaken. Everything we tried was pretty dang good. The breakfast burrito was great. The club sandwich was huge and great tasting. The quesadilla was maybe my favorite I've ever had, with the peppers inside, the crema on top and it wasn't greasy at all. Corn beef hash was also good. The eggs and bacon may be the downfall for them. They seem like they are instant and the bacon was majorly overcooked. Looking forward to trying the chicken pot pie and some other things there!\n- Price. It is VERY fair.\n\nThis place feels like a little local spot back home for us. So for that and the other reasons I listed, we will be coming back...... a lot. =) 1
+The reason it is so dark is to hide the filth... Yuck! Not impressed in the least... Staff are slow... Surprised the Lakes would have such a hole in their community. Greasy spoon. 0
+Normally, I would never go to a dealership for anything, but I needed a duplicate key for my Honda as it has a chip in it and required special programming. While there, I noticed that they do auto detailing. I had just bought a used Honda from a private sale, and it was filthy. I'm talking tan interior that was stained gray from years of smoking, sticky residues in all the compartments, stale smell from years of smoking weed in the car (there were weed bits all through the carpet). The engine bay had so much dirt on it that the car smelled like it was burning after even short drive. The car had not been loved. I felt like I needed biohazard wear just to sit in the seat.\n\nFor 125 bucks Honda West did a complete interior, exterior and engine bay cleaning. It came back sparkling, and smelled good without a residual chemical smell. It looked like a whole new car. They even managed to get out some of the exterior scratches. Definitely the best 125 bucks I've spent in awhile. My only complaint is that it was still soaking when I picked it up and I ended up with a wet bum on the drive home. 1
+"Horrible - absolute crooks in the service dept.\n\nAsked my wife to take our hybrid in for an oil change. She had a coupon, but they said the 0W20 that the car takes is a \""""bit\"""" more expensive. To the tune of the oil change costing 65 dollars after they had already done the service. The car doesn't even take a full 4 quarts and they are using that basic honda filter. \n\nHow do these clowns sleep at night?" 0
+"For how excited I was to try this place out, I left disappointed. I would say this is more of a \""""date; or lets get to know each other VERY VERY VERY well\"""" type of spot. My girls and I decided to do dinner there before we go clubbing one night. Dinner reservations were set at seven giving us more than enough time to eat and go for drink after.. For starters we got seated at about a half an hour after seven, the service took ages for each courses to come out, and the course sizes were a complete disappointment leaving more than half of hungry. Dessert was the best part of the meal, but for 18 dollars for what you get, it was not worth it. And biggest surprise of all was how they divided the bill amongst us. Some of the girls decided to get separate courses and share, and when the bill arrived they automatically charged per individual rather than per item like stated on the menu. Long story short we all left paying $60+ for a meal that left us hungry and disappointed. And what made it even worse is that we did not leave the restaurant till 10:30pm!!! That is how tediously slow the service was : (" 0
+We love going in for an appetizer, house salad and dessert. It is a fun night out! Be sure to request Troy V as your server. He is the best and will make it a night to remember! 1
+They got me in last minute to see my big baby Scooby for a cyst that ruptured on his neck :( Everyone, from reception to the vet techs, was very friendly and helpful. I saw the vet, Dr. Beerenstrauch, within five minutes of my arrival, and he was also very friendly and informative. Scoob the Boob got his wound shaved and cleaned, we got some meds, and we were on our way. Easy. 1
+Finding a good groomer is like trying to find a good mechanic or hair stylist its really hard! I saw this place numerous times since its across the street from my house so I decided to pop in. When I walked in I was not greeted and had to wait for the owner to get off the phone which was obviously a personal call. So I wait and browse. Finally about 10 mins later she asked if I needed help. I wanted to know how much an all over shave for my medium lenghth border collie lab mix would be. $110 bucks! Seriously? Seemed pretty steep. So I thank her and decide to buy some goodies for my chihuahua. When the owner asked what kind of dog I had while ordering the cookies she felt it was nessacary to ask why I would feed a chihuahua gourmet treats!! How is that any of her buisness?? 0
+"Amazingly delicious veggie cheesesteak sandwich. Shared a $12.75 20\"""" sandwich and we were both full. Comes with cheese, peppers, and onions, if you want mushrooms, there is an extra charge.\n\nI deducted one star because they need a better restroom situation." 1
+Home Depot is like the corrupt motorcycle cops giving speeding tickets here in vegas.\nThey are a necessity, but loathsome. Lots of cheaply made stuff from china, that will probably break as soon as you get home. Several times I have bought stuff from this store which either was broken, or had MISSING PARTS when i opened the box. \n\nIf you buy anything from this store - CHECK the box to make sure everything is there!!!!\n\nAnother insult to customers, is the stupid DIY check out line. Too cheap to pay for a few cashiers to help customers. That's what home despot thinks of you: you are unworthy of a $10hr cashier to ring you up and bag your goods. 0
+"Went in already having worked for a Leslie's in the past but forgot about some of the different products. I needed a shock that would remove all the \""""used\"""" chlorine and leave all the free chlorine in the pool. Only one kid was working who didn't seem to know anything about it and was arguing with me saying that what I was saying was not true. So I went down to nps across the street (fully staffed) and the first guy I talked to was very knowledgable and helped me out. Leslie's needs professionals. Not low paid kids with no knowledge." 0
+"Staff just seem burnt out. \n\nThe customer service is really lacking. They really have no concern in their customer loyalty or keeping customers coming back. \n\nThe facility is sometimes clean, and sometimes not. The water last week looked disgusting, it looked \""""thick\"""", I can't describe it any other way. The play area toys are grimy, more often than not.\n\nBut I decided to write a review after this experience:\n\nThey were using our instructor during our 30minute private lesson to train new staff. He spent most of the time talking to this new staff about how to instruct. When we said something to the staff after about 10 minutes, 1/3 of this lesson, was already wasted. Then, it took a few minutes to sort it out. Now we'd wasted 15 minutes of a 30 minute lesson. This was the first lesson since we have been back where my son was back to being comfortable and attentive in the water and it was wasted on training their own staff. He was off jumping around on the platform and playing. He basically got a 10 minute lesson because they usually play with water toys the last 5min, as a reward for listening. The playing is fine. But I am not okay with spending $42 on a 10 minute lesson. I would also have preferred that they informed me of the training in advance, as I would have known there would be wasted time and then would have rescheduled my lesson....sneaky sneaky bad customer service.\n\nThe worst part? When the staff started scrambling around after we informed them about the lack of attention during our private lesson...we asked that he stop training during our lesson...the person I am assuming is a manager or owner came out of the office and once she heard what was going on, she hid in the back offices and did not say anything to us. I mean, a manager should have AT LEAST apologized on behalf of the business and the RIGHT thing to would have been to reschedule us for a new lesson. Nope, nothing.\n\nOur instructor is good, Adam, which is why we return. And we have now signed up for a bunch of lessons coming up so we will see that through. We are looking for a new school after that." 0
+Customer Service = None\nMost of the reviews on yelp seems to be by their own staff members. Obviously, if you been in this store dress is regular clothes and not a cyclist, they tend to ignore you. Seriously, go there to be ignore, while you check out bicycles that are over $1000. What is the difference between them, no idea. No one will help you in the store. The only person that talk to me was another customer, that they ignored. Hope this place shut down, what a horrible place. 0
+I have given this place two goes and question it's success. The food is nearly terrible. The only upside is that it's a Hookah Lounge and it's a nice little spot for a successful date. But if you're in it for the food, keep on searching. Kabobs and such are NOT done right here. 0
+We went here on a Saturday night around 8:00 PM. \n\nFor appetizers we got hummus and bread. HOLY HUMMUS!!! It was delicious!!! If it wasn't for the pita bread I would have spooned the hummus into my mouth. \n\nI forget the complete description of my entree, but they should have just called Salmon marinated in heaven with rice. The salmon was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The ultimate flavor party came when I made little sandwiches from pita bread, salmon and rice. WOW. \n\nThis is great Mediterranean food. 1
+"The food was....okay. The service was....okay. What was not okay was showing up with a friend wearing a sleeveless $300 shirt and told he couldn't come in to the hookah lounge because of their \""""dress code\"""" and watching some bimbo walk in with sandals, cut off shorts, a tank top and no bra.\n\nThis is NOT an upscale place - they're in a strip mall - and they should be pleased to greet any guest walking through the door." 0
+I can't complain about the food. Everything was pretty good... the hummus, yogurt with cucumber dip, falafel, steak kabobs. The kabob was a huge serving that my wife and split and couldn't finish. The quality of the meat was good and correctly cooked to the requested temp. It didn't come with Basmati rice, but did have rice pilaf with a wonderful butteriness to it.\n\nTheir menu is ridiculously large with cuisines including Italian, Mediterranean, Persian, Greek, and Indian. In my opinion they'd be better off with a more focused menu, but I guess they have to do what they can to attract the most customers. They even have a kid's menu with all the typical kid stuff. \n\nService was decent and prices were ok. The interior looks a little dated but it was comfortable enough. 1
+1.5 stars, actually. \n\nCafe:\nIt was quite a late dinner and the cafe portion was pretty empty. We got a pretty quick and good service.\n\nFood: \nAthens fries didn't really work for me. It was good, but seasoning was bit too much for my taste. \nBeef kabob was overcooked.\nFesenjan was tasty but on the sweeter side. \nOverall, food was ok. \n\nHookah lounge:\nThe worst of the hookah lounges I've been to. The waiter, despite repeated requests to replace the coal never did. He looked at the container that housed coal, blew into it and left. 0
+Everytime I go to Vegas I make sure that I make a trip to this lounge. The ambience is very nice and the setting is very chique. I love how the owner has been innovative enough to come up with his own spices. He also makes sure a live dj us always playing. This is something I havnt seen in many hooka lounges. Food is dead on and very healthy... something that I care about. Only criticism I have is for Vegas, this place closes too early at 1am! Check this place out next time u are in Vegas. 1
+So, I'm a hookah fiend. I have one at home and probably smoke it almost on a daily basis. My friends have hookahs so I can smoke it their houses. All in all, everyone I basically know has one and we always smoke it together whether just to chill or when we have a pahteeeee. \n\nI started coming to Paymon's years ago. The hookahs were always real good and didn't taste burnt. The guys would come around to make sure the hookah was still hitting well and constantly replaced the coals. The happy hour all day Tuesday was the best with half off hookahs and lots of drinks to choose from.\n\nNowadays, I hardly ever go here, because the hookahs are always burnt and die really fast. The service is lacking now - I literally have to wave my hands in the air and do a little dance to get someone's attention. The drink refills dont come fast anymore so I'm always contemplating if I should just order two drinks instead of one. \n\nI used to like the other location on Maryland Pkway better, but I always came here due to distance. The other location is just the same now - the hookahs arent's as great. I'd advise you to just smoke at home where you'd get the best service haha 0
+Charlies Lakeside is a great place. They have a quaint dining area with a fireplace that is romantic and cozy. The food is great and they have some unique items on the menu that I always know to go here for when I crave them. The service is great, I never wait and my drinks are always being refilled! Staff is fast and friendly with great dinner recommendations. Price is just right and specials are great deals. \nLove coming here to meet my family for dinner or a nice romantic night with my boyfriend. \nHighly recommended by me!! 1
+Crossing Charlie's Lakeside off my list. Online they show breakfast specials until 6am, so at 5am this morning we decide we will go out for breakfast. Get to Charlie's and tell the Bartender we would like the Bacon Egg special ($1.99) only to be told they no longer do breakfast specials. Not only didn't they have specials any more but they had to make coffee. No wonder the place was empty. 0
+"SCAM!!!!! DO NOT GO HERE!!!! my car was in vegas, i was out of town. my car needed work done prior to when i got back in town, i spoke to a man named anthony who assured me that he could take my credit card payment over the phone and have it all done in no time.... the car was brought there by a friend, and when he got there, they told him there was no one by the name anthony that works there. as soon as my friend told me that, i called, and \""""anthony\"""" picked up the phone and said to come back in. so we set it up for 2 days later... 2 days later comes and i call to make sure \""""anthony\"""" is there . once again the man on the phone tells me, \""""no one works here with that name\"""" my theory is that \""""anthony\"""" gave a fake name, in hopes of stealing my credit card information. DO NOT GO HERE! DIRTBAGS!" 0
+I saw a special on the food network about their fish tacos so I had to try them. Well I must say that it was love at first bite. I can't say anything about any other menu items as I only have eyes for the fish tacos. 1
+Tuesdays here are the JAM! After 2:30, the classic fish tacos are $1.50 each! They're great, too. And coming from SoCal, I know my fish tacos. Sure, Wahoos Fish Tacos are classic. I've been going to the original shack in HB since I was 16. And those are tasty and healthy, no disrespect. But the RUBIOS tacos are TASTIER and UNHEALTHIER... and cheaper- What's not to love?\n\nThe salsa bar is good. For some reason, the salsa bar at any local El Pollo Loco is still my favorite, but I usually question the freshness of the EPL salsa bar, although I can never turn down the guacamole salsa, even when It's 85\u00b0 and I am scraping the bottom of the cilantro-cluttered bowl.\n\nBack to the fish tacos. I get them with an extra side of white sauce and extra cabbage. The fish is usually golden fried and of ample portion. Stay away from the lime, however, they are usually very potent and overpowering. Use a little salsa verde and a little chipotle salsa- Voil\u00e1!\n\nAnd I usually only get 2. Very filling, although when I feel like a fiesta I can order as many as 4 (that's pronounced 'quatro').\n\nThe staff is friendly, the girl at the Lake Mead location rides a GSXR- Whoot Whoot! And they always throw in some free corn chips. Love it.\n\nTry 'em, you'll like 'em. 1
+The food is good, but unfortunately they have new people working the register that aren't as good - in fact, rather lazy. On 8/22, the girl at the register went and sat in the back of the kitchen rather than tend to customers out front. When our order came out, an item was missing. We figured no big deal, maybe she is new. On 8/29, we called our order in at 5:50pm to pick up. When we got there it was busy. After several people came in after us and got their orders before us, we asked about our order. Except for two items that had been made (which were ultimately cold), the rest hadn't been made - she hadn't followed up on our order and couldn't have cared less that it hadn't been made. We asked to speak to the manager who wasn't there. The other girl wrote a message, but of course I doubt the manager ever saw it. So, forty minutes later we got our food and left and I doubt we'll return unless they can muster up some better customer service. 0
+When our sweet tooth comes knocking the wife and I always head to Cold Stone for a treat. They have a wide range of flavors and toppings and its always hard to make a decision. There are also bonus nights like free wafflecones, discounts and kids eat free - always trying to please their customers. The staff have always been so friendly and helpful in letting you try flavors and the store is always filled with people getting their sweet tooth on! 1
+Sushi Fever is my favorite mid-priced Sushi joint in Vegas. The fish is always fresh, and they have a wide range of creative, signature rolls. My personal favorites are the Mexican roll and the Dale Earnhardt roll. Not quite sure why they equated Dale Earnhardt with soft shell crab, but it works. \n\nIt's a bit pricier than other sushi places around town, but it's less than what you'll find on the strip or in off-strip casinos, and the freshness and creativity are worth a few extra bucks. 1
+Having been a professional poker player, I had heard great things about this from Texas Dolly Doyle Brunson and the likes of Daniel Negreanu. Them and other poker players seem to have been great fans of this joint.\n\nLesson learned after eating there today? Great poker players do not equate to foodies.\n\nNice staff, nice sushi chefs, but the food isn't great besides their fish tempura which was awesome-o.\n\nWith the surprisingly large number of good Japanese restaurants in the area you can definitely find better places than the Fever. I will say, though, that most Japanese places in town have a large Asian clientele where this one is mostly Caucasian. It's possible my many Caucasian friends will like this place better. I could be used to different flavors, etc.\n\nBut they charged me like $7 for a unagi nagiri order. 2 pieces of mediocre unagi. Really...it was dry. Their rice is great but come on. Unagi is supposed to be moist.\n\nShould have known when their bento box comes with a California roll. Yikes. Their tonkatsu was dry and flavorless. Again, maybe it's for Caucasian tastes as many of my friends distrust fattier parts of the pork. But fat=flavor my friends. 0
+This sushi place is as good as it gets. I think that Sushi Fever may have actually ruined me for all other sushi places here in Vegas.\n\nOur favorites include:\n\nUltimate Shrimp\nSoft Shell Crab Salad\nSomething Sexy #2\nThere's Something About Ally\nThe Screaming Orgasam (my ultimate fav)\nSomething Wrong #7 - no rice\nRolley Rice w/a side of Spicy Ponzu Sauce\n\nThe rolls here are creative. The sauces are delicious. The service is prompt and continually attentive. I have never had a bad experience here, and we eat here ALOT.\n\nThe just launched a new special menu- and quite a few of our new favorites are from the menu. It's brilliant! 1
+The food was Ok and so was the service, my issue is the portion sizes. We had a private room and a fixed menu, I left this place hungry and I'm of normal height and weight... made a pit stop to Capriotti's afterwards. 0
+Very good. Left very happy & full. So good all plates where finished. 1
+I moved in a hurry and signed a 6 month lease I picked this place because they were so much less deposit then the rest of the places I had been to. I moved in and signed a pet lease in the lease it says at any time the can revoke it. Not thinking that would happen unless my dogs attack or become a problem in some way. I lived in the building next to the office. I have a lab mix witch is what the vet put on the paper work that the management got also they got a photo of her before moving in. Two months in to the lease they call me and say I need to bring her to the office so they can look at her.( mind you I don't have vet vision and I don't eye ball dogs and know exactly what they are to go against my vet) so I bring her up one of the women in the offices says she's a pit because of the white patch on her chest. So a week goes by I let the same women know I found a temporary home for her tell my lease is out she says fine like no big deal. Then I start getting 10 day notice 5 day notice every time I leave my house there's a new notice finally I get one from there lawyer. I'm thinking the problem was solved when I found a home for my k-9 family member witch they allowed. So the paper work from the lawyer stated I needed to get rid of my 4 lbs Pom too. Witch to me was them going above and beyond. They were no longer human beings and realized the dog they evicted was 50% there fault. Then I get a 24 hour notice the day after my grandmother passes by this time I had talked to three different people in the office. Every time I called they said I had to deal with someone else. They held my rent from the month before. Moniqe is unprofessional, inhuman, and has no idea how to make management choices that are good for everyone. She spoke to me like I was a child and expected me to be calm after being treated with such disrespect. They are sorry as human beings and I think they set it up from the begging for me to get a eviction. They treated me like crap evicted me my daughter and my dogs in 24 hours. Even there lawyer said there all over the place. I'm going to try and take them to court. Moniqe should lose her job and be forced on the streets. Repulsed. 0
+I don't know for how long Rosemary's has been in existence, but it feels like forever. In Las Vegas terms, that means more than five years. Husband and wife chefs Michael and Wendy Jordan oversee a neighborhood restaurant that just happens to serve excellent food. Just a few years ago, Rosemary's would sometimes be called the best restaurant in Las Vegas. That's no longer the case, but only because the city has seen an explosion of top notch restaurants. By all accounts, Rosemary's is as good as ever.\n\nThe biggest problem for a visitor is that the restaurant is located way off the Strip - a 30 minute drive. However, prices are so much lower than at comparable strip restaurants that you can still come out ahead.\n\nI've only eaten there once, but can vouch for everything I tried: Hugo's Texas BBQ shrimp and Maytag blue cheese cole slaw (sounds weird, tastes great); pan seared Hawaiian mahi mahi; goat cheese cheesecake. The food is served in large portions and is very rich. 1
+Went to Rosemary's last night and here are my quick impressions... I had the prix fixe for $55 and thought my meal was excellent. Started with the foie gras and it was cooked perfectly! The only thing I didn't like about it was the marmalade tended to take too much away from the foie gras, rather than complementing the flavor it almost took over too much. Then on to the beef & maytag bleu cheese carpaccio which was outstanding! For the main course I had the creole grilled prime ribeye which was not only cooked perfectly but was excellent in flavor & texture.\nMy wife had the seared scallops and thought they were amazing as well. I tried one and they were cooked perfectly and I don't think they could've been made better.\nThe reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was I felt that the service was a little lacking and by that I don't mean bad. I feel that our waiter could've been a little more attentive so hopefully next time we go that will change.\nWe will definitely be going back and I would definitely recommend this to my friends & family. The cost for one prix fixe, seared scallops and 4 drinks was roughly $120 if that helps anybody. 1
+Just got back from an excellent meal at Rosemary's. Prix Fixe, with wilted spinach, goat cheese, and pecans, a veal entree, and chocolate bread pudding with peanut butter sauce and banana ice cream for dessert. Every bottle of wine on the menu was half off, as they are every Sunday, and all of a sudden bottles that I could never look twice at were a bargain.\n\nThe exterior of Rosemary's is, well, a strip mall, but walking inside feels like opening a present wrapped in brown paper. Sure, it's boring on the outside, but who remembers the paper anyway?\n\nThe service was just shy of overly attentive. Every few sips of wine our glasses were refilled. The timing of all of our courses kept us from waiting too long, while not feeling rushed at the same time.\n\nOur waitress was both professional and casual, making great suggestions, keeping up friendly banter, and ensuring that every one of our courses was to our liking.\n\nIf I ever find myself in Vegas again I'd love to taste more of their menu. I'd also like to sit in the main dinning room facing the open kitchen. Thanks to Rosemary's for leaving a good taste in my mouth on my last night in Las Vegas. 1
+It was my first time to Rosemary's and we both selected the $55 prix fixe menus that would enable us to try as many dishes as possible. The menu allows you to select 1 entree and 2 other courses -- your choice of appetizers or dessert, mix and match as you please. \n\nHe started with the Hugo's Texas BBQ Shrimp, Sweetbreads, Cajun Ribeye Steak. I chose the Wilted Spinach salad, Filet, and then the Coconut Bread Pudding dessert. \n\nAMUSE BUCHE: Whitefish salad on fried wonton chip, goat cheese mousse, roasted onion vinaigrette. I really liked this - didn't taste the goat cheese but loved the onion dressing. \n\nBBQ SHRIMP: the shrimp were well cooked but he felt that the bbq sauce lacked some acidity or sweetness. I actually enjoyed the slaw with the blue cheese but he wasn't a huge fan of the dish overall. \n\nWILTED SPINACH: This was a mound of dressed spinach leaves, with little dabs of goat cheese and pecans around it, caramelized spears of onion, and a round of fried goat cheese. Loved the onion, wished the pecans were broken up instead of halves and thought there was too much goat cheese but liked the fried disc. \n\nSWEETBREADS: This was well fried and well cooked. Beware, this is a huge portion, at least fist sized! It came with Israeli couscous, and brunoised carrot, which I actually thought was the best part of the dish. \n\nCAJUN RIBEYE: Not sure what made this Cajun, but it wasn't as tender as we hoped and fatty. It was served over a pile of cheesy grits. \n\nFILET OF BEEF: Cooked as I requested, came with three little potato croquettes, which are like fancy tater tots, and 3 spears of asparagus. This was fine but unmemorable and I was so stuffed from all the apps so really we both took the majority of our entrees home as leftovers.\n\nCOCONUT BREAD PUDDING: Tom our server recommended that we take bites of both the coconut icecream and the bread pudding in the same bite to fully enjoy the dish. The bread pudding itself is really unexpected. It's less of a bread pudding and more of a Vietnamese coconut pudding (no bread). It's a gelatinous coconutty pudding haphazardly decorated with huge globs of chocolate sauce, sweetened shredded coconut, and nuts -- maybe almonds? \n\nMore desserts! The restaurant also brought out brownie bites, tiny lemon squares and peanut butter buckeyes. All were great but we were so full that we just snuck a bit of each. \n\nSERVICE: Excellent. 5/5. The team of servers was well run, promptly refilled water and drinks, took away empty plates, brought new silverware. Our actual waiter was slightly on the formal side but I guess I can't complain about that. \n\nThe food is definitely solid but nothing so memorable that I'd make it a Vegas staple. It also gives me the impression it's a suburban place trying to be fancy by throwing in blue cheese or goat cheese wherever it can. 1
+I love Rosemary's. It is by far the best place I've been to on the west side of Vegas. The food is yummy, but tends to be quite rich and meaty. It's not mind blowing food, but it is consistently good. There are lots of nice touches that makes this place worth coming back to time and time again. The menu varies with the season as does the cocktail list. There is always a complimentary amuse bouche and a mini selection of sweets after dinner. I've found the service to be excellent and the place is extremely cozy. They also have great specials such as industry night, ladies night, and a good value prix fixe. I've found myself at Rosemary's quite often, it is dangerously close to becoming my local. 1
+"How disappointed I was to hear that the best restaurant in Vegas closed its doors forever. When I ask myself, what is the best thing I've ever eaten? I immediately answer...everything from Rosemary's.\n\nI've purchased the Rosemary's cookbook \""""Food of Love\"""" and tried to duplicate some of the recipes. A feew successfully, others, not so. But knowing how much time, energy, and detail went into each and every one of their dishes, I completely understand why it was so amazing. What I cannot understand is why they closed. \n\nUntil Michael and Wendy grace Las Vegas with their talents once more, I will begrudgingly patronize one of the overpriced and played out celebrity chef locations when I visit Vegas. C'est la vie." 1
+I was referred to Dr. Rueckl by another dermatologist for removal of a small skin lesion using Mohs surgery. Dr. Rueckl is one of just a couple of experts who do this type of surgery here in Vegas.\n\nI was very appreciative of his wonderful bedside manner, and found him completely honest: since the lesion was on my leg, he advised against having it and suggested I have it removed in the traditional manner. He said if it were he, he wouldn't do it! But after thoroughly explaining the pros and cons, he ultimately left it up to me. I decided to go with it, for reasons irrelevant to this review. He said the procedure would be practically painless, and it was. \n\nAt both the initial consultation and at surgery (in-office), I didn't have to wait very long before I was seen. Dr. Rueckl has an easy-going personality, not standoffish at all, and at no time did I feel like I was being rushed. I highly recommend him! 1
+This is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. What you'll find here is real Lebanese food, with standout lebni (soft cheese for dipping), kafta (skewered burger) and big pillows of hot pita.\n\nI go for the kibbi, because practically no one in town makes it, and nobody makes it like this. Kibbi is a shell of bulghur, lamb and spices encasing a filling of meat, onion, pine nuts and spices. It's a labor-intensive dish (I know...I've tried) and this is made with love. Served on a bed of fragrant pilaf and a yogurt dipping sauce, I'm in lamb-y, happy kibbi heaven every time I have it.\n\nFinish with the rice pudding. Seriously. It's wondrous.\n\nEveryone that says to call ahead is right. You take your chances when you just show up. But when you call ahead and get a machine, you can pretty much bet they're not open. Call twice just to be safe. 1
+Two stars just because one of the kefte tasted good everything else was over salted. Service sucked too! Took 40min for my dish and not once did the waitress came to say you ok need anything or food should be coming out soon. The reason I went cause of all the positives on yelp and I was in the area. I just might have gone at a bad time but that's no excuse. There are Other much better places for middle eastern in town. 0
+This place seriously used to be amazing. I haven't been back here in about 5 years or so, and thought id give it a shot since I didn't want to drive all the way to Khourys. (I'll never be lazy again I swear!) I ordered a chicken dish that was the worst tasting meal of my life. Not one thing tasted good. The chicken was rubbery and so seasoned to the point of being repulsive. Flavorless rice and bland soup. Clearly under new ownership and no continuity. I wish I would have checked the reviews before. $20 later for just lunch for myself ( no alcohol) and I have major food regret. I'm sorry for the harsh review. 0
+"Wanted to get a locket engraved. Called ahead to get hours of engraver. Was told he worked Wed-Sat. Drove from Green Valley to this store's location on Saturday. When we arrived we were told \""""the engraver is off today\""""! He is the only one who can look at this piece and say whether or not he can engrave it. We returned on Wed and he was there. The lady in front indicated for us to come with her into the back. We were immediately shooed out to the front by the engraver who said he would look at the piece out there. He said he could do it and told us to come back Friday to pick it up. The sales/customer rep did up our ticket and this was a feat as she was new and needed help to complete the task. On Friday we were on this side of town and called to let them know we were on our way to pick it up. The person who answered the phone said it was not done yet. We told her we would be there within a half hour and would pick the locket up whether it was done or not. When we arrived low and behold it was done. Keep in mind this was not a big job. Six letters engraved by machine. The job that was done was so-so. One side fit well and the other side looked like the last letter was falling off the edge of the piece. Again we had the misfortune of having the new worker complete our transaction. My husband wished he had the exact change as he would not have had to endure her bumbling attempts at giving us a receipt. I would not recommend this place. Seems like small jobs are not important." 0
+"Oh Em Gee and Double Yoo Tee Eff... GAH!!! This place makes me want to rip my hair out! They really need to take a few lessons in customer service or even getting personalities.\n\nWe purchased two phones in April and have had problems from Day 1. I swear I've clocked in so many hours calling Customer Care about all these issues that they can make more books with the notes they have on our account than there are books in the damn Twilight Saga! \n\nIt turns out that the twit we purchased our phones from did not place the appropriate data service to our phones and MMS was not working properly but all this was finally resolved (for a short amount of time at least) after my husband yelled at Customer Care because of the attitude coming out of the mouth a \""""little\"""" lady named Jennifer at this location. \n\nWe paid a visit to this location, since this is the corporate store closest to us and they'd be the only one to assist with these damn issues. I had requested to speak to the Mgr and Jennifer comes out, NO SMILE or anything, looking like she was pissed that I interrupted her lunch or something... I informed her that I to speak to the store manager and she said \""""she isn't here\"""", at this point, I was thinking to myself, 'Then why the heck did they send you out?!' anyway, in response to that I asked, \""""Well, is she ever here?\"""" We've been needing to resolve this issue and this Mgr seems to never be available and Jennifer snaps back, scoffs and says \""""WELL, she IS entitled to her two days off\"""" Uhhhh, yea but some store managers have to go to other locations you ding-dong! I, of course, snapped right back and informed her \""""Yea, uhm, I don't need that attitude from you!\"""" She looks at me, disregards what I just said and said that we can come back the next day to see the Manager. \n\nWe did not return the following day because we had to go out of town, and really needed this f-ing phone to work but Customer Care was able to resolve the issue BUT-- it was short lived, I ended up calling Customer Care, yet again, because the internet went out and the music player was shot, so now they're replacing my phone with a new or \""""like\"""" new phone, yet again. I hardly even use this P.O.S. phone so I don't know WTF is going on.\n\nWith all these issues that we've been having because of all these clueless employees at this location, I sincerely thought that a T-mobile store location in BOCA PARK, the Corporate Store no less, would have been able to take care of our issues better than anywhere else in town, or at least try... Nope. Wrong. \n\nLisa, I feel ya, we dealt with Matt a few times, I'm not even sure if he works there anymore. Susan, they are slow but I believe that it's because they have NO clue what they're doing and have to ask their Manager wth to do every 5 mins. \n\nThe moment that I can get the 'F' away from T-mobile (damn contracts), I will and -- GOD FORBID, I have to stay with them and have to step foot in a store, I will NOT be visiting this location. This phone line is just my second line, thank goodness my main line is with AT&T because I always have reliable service with them and spend more time enjoying my phone rather than talking to Customer Care for hours and hours. OMG T-Mobile, you guys SUCK." 0
+Terrible customer service. I have been in there 2 times and the people always. Always Have such an attitude. The one on Sahara is much nicer 0
+"MEDIOCRE FOOD AND NOT MUCH ELSE\nIf we didn't have a $25 coupon, I would have probably said something. We went to the Outside Inn because it was close and it's related to Martini's, an establishment that we have had a favorable experience with.\n\nThe atmosphere is pretty standard for the \""""Sports Bar with a Theme\"""" that pervades Las Vegas. That's not a bad thing at all. It's decorated with Fish and with Televisions. We were there on a Monday night and the MNF game was on so it was probably louder than it normally is, because it was loud (although not crowded, just reasonably attended.)\n\nThe menu looked decent, but the food was not very good. We got the ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP which was actually good. It was the same kind of Artichoke Spinach dip that you find in most restaurants, but it did have some large artichoke hearts in it that were really nice. The chips they served with it were nothing special and the blue chips were quite bland.\n\nThe ONION RINGS were neutral. The portion was large and the breading was good and not too greasy. But the onions they used were very large which meant that the fluid inside the rings was very drippy. At first my girlfriend thought the liquid was grease and wouldn't eat them until I showed her it was just running from the large onions. The taste was fine but the way they were leaking they were not very enticing.\n\nMy girlfriend had a SALAD WITH SHRIMP and had some kind of tortilla chips on it. It was fine, but nothing special, that's for sure. Again, the portion was generous and the taste was fine, but that was it, it was just fine. We wouldn't order it again.\n\nFinally, I had the SALMON ON CEDAR PLANK. BLECH! I REALLY didn't like what the cedar did to the salmon. I like things cooked over wood coals (like mesquite and the like), but this did not sit well with my tastebuds at all. It was a mixture of smoke and chemical that I just couldn't eat so I didn't eat it. My girlfriend didn't eat it either, although that's because she has never liked fish on cedar. The baked potato was good so between all the appetizers and nibbling off my girlfriend's dish, I was full.\n\nWe are members of www.Restaurant.com and had purchased a $25 gift certificate (it was an \""""80% off\"""" deal on Restaurant.com and we bought the $25 which regularly sells for $10 for a sale price of $2). We had to buy $35 of food to get the $25 off which is why we had to order so much food. Had our total bill not been $10.99 (but $35.99) I would have discussed things with management about having the salmont taken off of the bill. But as it was there was enough to eat and we tipped the decent service on the original bill. \n\nOh, and one last peeve: when we showed them the Restaurant.com certificate we were told there were several restrictions including that we could not order their signature Fish and Chips. First of all, that is totally bad form. It is VERY easy for them to make those stipulations clear on Restaurant.com and it's underhanded to sell a gift certificate knowing that there's caveats but not making it clear until it is redeemed. Secondly, if we had had the Fish and Chips we probably wouldn't have been so disappointed and might have had an experience where we'd come back. But Karma has a way of biting one in the ass, and that's probably what occurred here. I just hope their Karma doesn't run over my Dogma, 'cause I'd have a real hard time explaining that one to my son.\n\nIn spite of this place being almost right around the corner from our home, we will probably not go back there again. We'd much rather go to Martini's which is closer, similarly laid out but much more upscale, and not much more expensive (except on their high end entrees.)" 0
+"The place seems like a decent environment. They have a pool table. When you spend time here you start realizing you can take your business to a nicer place. Pool table is tiny i think its a 7 footer. Gaming machines are not the best. I spent $40 on machines ordered sandwich,salad, pizza (me and the wife) 2 beers 2 house wines. There best sandwich \""""bartender\"""" its small and you can make a better sandwich in your kitchen. Pizza was really salty not a good pizza. Salad well its a salad lol. Pricey food when you consider its very average food. Service is decent not amazing or great just decent. Bill came and i hadn't been comped a drink after pouring 40 bucks into the machines had to ask for the comp. Bartender sais next time you ask for the bill let me know how much you played. :/ ummm isnt that your job? Dont go here it sucks! This is more of a your stuck in this shopping center and need to kill time kind of place! (last resort)" 0
+Very happy with service and selection. They always treat me and my pup great. My only complaint would be it tends to stay busy at this location so if ur in a hurry and will need help, plan to be a bit patient and wait or come back on a day u have more time. 1
+I like this Petsmart. The store is very clean and organized. I also take my dogs to the Vet inside here, Banfield, and they are excellent. Parking is easy and it's easy to get in and out fast. 1
+"I should have stuck with my initial poor impression of this place from years ago. It was evident from my recent visit that this is a \""""money-making comes first\"""" kind of place. Do not waste your hard-earned money Go to Costco or an ophthamologist at a true medical facility.\n\nWas made to wait 30 minutes, taken to an exam room, and then told to remove my contacts. I do not wear contacts. I was then told that I would have to pay cash to see the doctor since what I was there for was apparently a \""""medical\"""" appointment. Isn't that why I have vision insurance?\n\nFrustrating all around." 0
+This location is terrible. I don't understand all the glowing reviews. I come here as a matter of convenience. It's close to my home. I have given it more than enough chances but it's always something with this place. \n\nThis has to be the busiest grocery store I've ever been in. Every time I come here no matter what day no matter what time it is packed. The produce section is the worst. Always a lot of people with a lot of carts and you have to maneuver around every one. People stand around at the little sections of produce and you're forced to wait. A lot of the plastic bad dispensers have no green ties. \n\nAs you walk away from the produce section and head to the meat section you're playing bumper carts with everyone else. I mean seriously I'm constantly feeling like I'm on a slalom course with my cart maneuvering around hoards of people every where. \n\nThe meat section is terrible. Chicken, arguably the most common and popular meat and yet on about 4 different occasions including today there is hardly any chicken to choose from. It's like these people take their sweet time stocking the shelves. There is never any beef for stir fry either. You have to go over to the counter and ask them to carve it up for you. \n\nThis is the second straight time I have come here and there has been no regular milk stocked at all. The milk section is about 5 rows high and 3 of them were completely empty. The only milk here today was soy milk. Did I mention the constant hoards of people? People walking slow, leaving their carts in the middle of the aisles, people everywhere. \n\nI go up to the checkout and I get rung up but there is no nagger in sight. So then I stand around and wait for the cashier to bag my food and I even help. I don't mind bagging my food I suppose, but that shows poor customer service. This is probably the fourth time I've paid and then had no bagged to bag groceries and I have to help the cashier do it. \n\nLast but not least the savings don't seem good at all. When I lived in California and went to Ralph's I would usually save around $25-$35 when my total bill was around $120. Yet every time I come here my bill is $120 and my savings are $8.75? \n\nI really need to find a different location to shop at. 0
+I will never go into or use this store again. Jeffery who claims to be the manager of this store is the rudest person I have ever spoken to. On the phone he proceeded to call me stupid and told me I do not understand how business works. I told him that I help run a business and his response was he hoped my business goes bankrupt as he hung up on me. Up to this point we had been happy with this store's services and everyone else had been friendly. It is too bad that this bad apple has to ruin customer relationships like this. 0
+They do a great job on my dirty car! 1
+"Awful service!!! Paid $24.99 for detail and when car was called ready, seats were not wiped down, doors still dirty, vacuum job sucked and Windows still dirty!!!! Guys got pissed and walked away when I nicely asked for more cleaning. 1 nice gentlemen helped me but told me \""""that's the best he can do!!!\"""" Will NEVER go back and will tell every person I know!!!" 0
+I've been to fabulous Freddy's a few times and I'm never satisfied with the job they do. Half of the time the inside of my car doesn't look like they even wiped it down. The VIP wash isn't a VIP wash! I've said something twice to the manager and they go back through but it still doesn't look as good as it should. I bought a book of washes because they were having buy 8 get 3 free ( or something like that) before I even tried them out. I should have done a test run to see if they were good. They are right around the corner from my house so it's very convenient. It's very frustrating that the people who work there go through the motions of cleaning it but it's not actually getting clean-- Puzzling to me!!! I always end up coming home to clean it myself. At least the outside, windows and vacuuming is done. I have to wipe down the inside every time. 0
+I have been a regular customer here. Every single time I get my car washed, I swear to God it takes this bunch of teen workers forever. The manager had to yell at them to drive the car through the tunnel. They will lose me as a loyal customer because of these lazy kids. Tsk tsk. 0
+I must give this place one star. I received a coupon in the mail two months in a row and finally decided to try it out. First I went on Yelp to see reviews and found one glowing review, needless to say I was excited to try them out. I get there and the woman behind the counter is on the phone, for me no big deal. She then come around to help, I let her know that I have a coupon for buy one dozen get one dozen free. She informs me that it is only for cake doughnuts. I say okay I won't use the coupon and just get a dozen asst. she then informs me that she will allow me to have one cream filled and one jelly, but I must purchase cake doughnuts! I did not want cake, and would have wanted to choose my own flavors. I told her never mind and would just go somewhere else. Sadly, I did not even get to try the doughnuts! 0
+"Worst experience ever with this company!!\n\nAt first our Realtor did all the research necessary to get the process started with this company that was managing a property I was interested in. My Realtor covered all the basis and advised me to submit my applications ASAP. I did as I was told and submitted my application on a Tuesday. I received confirmation that our applications have been paid for and submitted by the receptionist. I was told to wait 24-48 hours with a decision. After 24-48 hours went by I received no phone call yet so I decided to call in. I was told that my applications came in after someone else, although, I was told everything was okay on the Tuesday when I submitted the application. Had I known someone submitted their app before us we would not have submitted our application as we know that in many cases per our Realtor many are approved. I contacted our Realtor and she was clearly upset with the situation as she must have been told otherwise. My Realtor sent me an email from the management company saying that we submitted our application on a Wednesday. Clearly this was a lie because I was down there on a TUESDAY and submitted and received a confirmation receipt that day, I had the proof!! I am a very laid back and very understanding type of person, but when it comes to being lied to or mislead that is one thing that I do not tolerate at all. They tried to back track and say \""""Oh you have to many dogs\"""" and the CC R's or HOA does not allow for that many dogs. My questions is to them when I submitted our \""""PET APPLICATION\"""" why was this not told to us in the beginning? I as well as my Realtor told them how many pets we had. Very odd, but its hard to fool people who document everything and record everything in our own files.\n\nI am not here to say DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AT ALL, I am here to hopefully encourage the creation of a solution to prevent these kinds of things from happening to someone else. \n\nI am happy to say \""""once a door closes a new and better one opens!!\""""" 0
+The decor is very gorgeous, very elegant and spacious. I'd got the Salmone alla Griglia. It was pretty good, I finished the plate clean. Mista dell'Orto was okay, nothing outstanding. Table bread's okay. Crabcake is good. Cheesecake is so so, can't compare with cheesecake factory. Service was decent. But this place seems overpriced for the food though. 1
+"The decor alone draws you in with an expansive bar and lounge area to relax before settling in for dinner. Attentive staff looked after our preferences and a Super Tuscan paired well with the veal special. The house salad is nicely imaginative and a nice digression from \""""Caesar\"""". Too often, high-end Las Vegas restaurants take advantage of guests with indifferent service and neglectful kitchen preparation. I'm pleased to report that Panevino is a delightful exception and apparently cares greatly about its customers. We're headed back soon for a group dinner at the chef's table." 1
+i finally finally made it to panevino! i always heard people gush about it and i pass it everyday but never got a chance to try it.. the restaurant was extremely impressive. modern architechture inside and modern decor as well. the view of the strip from the restaurant is amazing, and the ambiance was very relaxing.\n\nthe food was even better than i thought. the minestrone was the best i have ever had. really well made.. truly italian.the filet mignon was unbelievable! one of the best steaks ive had. cooked perfectly and melts in your mouth. youll wish you could have five more of them. its sooo good! i tried the lobster ravioli and omg it was heavenly. lobster and ravioli ratio was just right and the sauce was really good. i tried my friends pasta with seafood and it was amazing as well. perfect sauce perfect linguini. \n\npanevino is definitely one everybody should try at least once. it is a little pricey... actually its very pricey but its worth every penny. the food is soo good you will keep dreaming about it til the next time you go back. it is the perfect date place. so romantic, excellent views and relaxing ambiance. and kudos that the manager is there and is an honest to goodness italian man. if you're fluent in italian you can talk to him and tell him how great his place is. 1
+Hiddem gem! \n\nGreat food and service. \n\nThis place is fine dining with an emphasis on service, being a new dad I'm new to this not bringing your new born to nice restuarants and honestly don't believe in that. She is going where I am going. \nStaff did not skip a step, brought hot water for the bottle no dirty looks. \n\nThought the food was great and fairly reasonable for upscale dining. 1
+Panevino is off the strip which was nice because parking was easy. The staff took their time and I felt taken care of. I ordered butternut squash soup and the caprese gnocci. \n\nThe restaurant is beautiful with its panoramic window view of the strip. It made me glad to think I was in Panevino that night and not dealing with the crowds.\n\nI enjoyed Panevino and would like to return one day. 1
+Outstanding food and wonderful ambience with a spectacular view of the Vegas Strip and planes arriving in Vegas. Particularly good for dinner, but worth stopping in for a business lunch as well. 1
+We were just in Las Vegas and, after dining in some very good restaurants in two hotels, we decided to go off the Strip. I had read several reviews and thought this would be a very good find. We were somewhat disappointed. There were six of us and we decided to order cocktails, rather than wine. It appeared that the server was a bit disappointed!! The menu was OK and the food was a little bit better than that. Definitely, didn't compare to the other meals we had during our stay. The service was below par...had to constantly flag someone down to fill our water glasses. There are many, many other fine restaurants to dine at...we will not be returning to this one. 0
+We went to a Christmas Eve Dinner with the family and I was let down hard! The Cioppino that I ordered for $50 was far from average. I've had a great cioppino and was not even worthy being called cioppino. The broth was like it was out of a can and the seafood was fishy (not fresh), more like frozen crap. Let's just say the entire dinner was a 1 star rating. The bill was over $500 and for what? I expected so much better. A big let down!!! 0
+I came to Metro Pizza on the recommendation of a friend who lives in Las Vegas. This place is good. The service was fast and the prices were reasonable.\n\nMy daughter and I split a Honolulu Pizza. My wife ordered Eggplant Parm. The food was served promptly, and even though we were seated in the back of the restaurant, we were not ignored.\n\nThe next time I'm in Vegas, I'll be back. 1
+The food is delicious! 1
+I've been coming here on and off for the last 10 years or so. I've seen the quality go downhill in the last two or so years. Let's start with the booths. Some of the booths are so in need of new upholstery. They are torn up and it feels like you are sitting on sharp objects. They are in need of new table clothes as well, they are worn through in some places. \n\nI had dinner here last night with my wife and kids. The drink cups had rough edges on top (they are plastic) and are in need of replacement. French fries were under-cooked and chicken fingers were pretty blah. Chicken Parm sub was decent.\n\nPizza is still very good here, but I won't be back anytime soon until this place gets some love. Please spend some money and make it look nice again. 0
+"Okay, so my sister-in-law and her husband were in town and were craving a little bbq... I made the mistake of thinking this place was \""""Memphis BBQ\"""", like from \""""Down Home with the Neeleys\"""". OOPS. Definitely not.\n\nBy the time we realized it, it was sort of too late to leave, and everyone was starving so we gave it a shot.\n\nWe started with the sampler app platter. Biggest pile of fried stuff I'd ever seen. I'm pretty sure they just threw the onion strings and pickles in the fryer at the same time, then poured them on the potato skins, so everything had a interesting fried, bacon, sour cream flavor. Highlight was the wings, which were NOT fried... tender, not oversauced, generally above-average.\n\nThe ribs (both baby back and St. Louis) were mediocre at best. WAY over-smoked, sort of overcooked. My husband said they tasted like kielbasa. I don't think anyone at the table disagreed. The funny thing is, you get your choice of sides... My husband and I got steamed veggies (you have to save calories somewhere), and, it turns out, the portions of the \""""good-for-you\"""" stuff are like half of the other stuff (creamed corn, mac and cheese, baked beans, fries).\n\nThis place is a definite \""""not recommend\""""." 0
+I grew up in the south, so I've had my fair share of bbq. Memphis does a great job at making you feel like you're back in the south. The food was above average, some things better than others. My son got a kids meal which was definitely a good value and he seemed to like it. Wife and I split a plate of chicken and a baby back rib and pulled pork combo. The chicken was just okay, but the ribs were very good. This isn't a dripping wet, fall off the bone rib. It is a super smoked lean rib that has a firm texture and a great taste. It is not your run of the mill rib, it is very unique and tasty and I can understand why it is their signature award winning menu item. The pulled pork was very good, flavorful and juicy and definitely on the lean side for pulled pork.\n\nNow for the sides: mac and cheese is a joke. do yourself a favor and don't eat it. tastes like kraft shells and cheese with a stick of butter. As for the others that we tried, i'd definitely recommend. The hush puppies were great (so hard to find hush puppies these days, especially good ones). the fried okra was excellent! (hard to find that too). The beans were good (famous dave's are much better, but its a different style of beans. MCB is meatless with more of a ketchup flavor and it grew on me with each bite). \n\nNow for the grand finale: had the banana pudding for dessert. If you've got any type of affinity for banana pudding, this may be the best you've had. I only wish my tongue was long enough to lick the entire jar that it was served in. Will go back and get this every time. Try it and you'll love it, I promise! 1
+"If i could give this place zero stars I so would!\n\nMemphis CHAMPIONSHIP Barbecue? more like...Memphis Yuckyionship Barbecue!\n\nSo we walk in and are \""""greeted\"""" by these teenagers that just stare at us then after a minute of standing there they finally say something she asked how many i looked at the both of us counted and said uh two...duh\n\nSo we get seated the waitress takes our order we both order the \""""blue ribbon lunch special\"""" for the main dish you can choose two meats and one side I chose the brisket and hot links with a side of baked beans. The brisket was EXTREMELY EXTREMELY EXTREMELY DRY I cant stretch that enough! I thought I was chewing on a tire that had been left in the sahara desert for 20 years then taken to the sun for another 20 years thats how dry and rough the brisket was. The hot links were ok at best and the beans were just gross. \n\nThe food came out cold and the service was awful the only time I saw our waitress was to get our order, drop off the food and drop the check, not once did she come back to check and see if the food was ok or even offer refills on our drinks. \n\nHorrible food (check)\nBad service (check)\nWaste of 45 mins outta my life that I can never get back (check) \n\nPlease avoid this place at all costs!" 0
+"I don't have the desire or energy to write a very long review for this place. \nLong story short.. Super slow service & nasty food. The sides tasted store-bought & like they had been sitting around for a few hours before being served to us. Hubby held his mac n cheese upside down & the stuff never moved!! The baby back ribs were bland & fatty & the pulled pork was so dry. No amount of BBQ sauce could have saved it. \nUgh, SO far off the mark. I hate wasting our hard earned money on crap food. Should have known better when I noticed their so called awards above the front entrance were from the 90's.. Maybe it's time to drop the \""""championship\"""" from the name?!" 0
+"It sounded like a good idea to give Memphis another try yet again. Being from Kansas City, one of America's 4 BBQ capitals sometimes you get a craving for BBQ and nothing else will do. But the last couple of times my fiancee and I have went to Memphis it's sucked. Let's just do this...here we go. \n\n1: You call to get on the wait list. Then when you get there...you still have to wait even when people who came in behind you get seated first. \n2: Slow service. Seriously...I had to get my own kids menu from the front counter. \n3: Enjoy the bread. One basket is all you'll get. \n4: Take your time figuring out what you want to eat. Your waiter will be so slow you can reread the menu 5 times, heck pull out your phone and Google the owner's name, Mike Mills. You've got PLENTY of time! \n5: More lukewarm food. Seriously, it's a BBQ place. I'm all for slow cooking, but dang, put some heat in it before you bring it to the table, and I'm talking physical temp, not heat measured in scoville units. \n6: Where's the Magic Dust? It tasted good on prior visits, but our table was missing a bottle of it this time around. \n7: Spicy sauce. There's nothing like having to ask for and then finally someone brings out a clogged up bottle of sauce to show just how much the staff gives a damn about the product they're bringing to the table. And the spicy sauce was an absolute ******* disgrace that anyone who claims to know anything about good BBQ would never, EVER send to the table. \n8: Yeah, my tea is empty, and my plate isn't finished. Why yes, I would like a refill...oh wait, you're too busy flirting with the blond at the table across from us to even notice our empty tea glasses. Sorry guy, she was too cute for you and your chances of getting her phone number are the same as me winning Megabucks, Powerball, and MegaMillions in the same week. Ain't ever gonna happen. \n9: Onion straws. This dish should be labeled as a \""""tribute to Crisco\"""" dish. At least the table has a big roll of paper towels, perfect for spitting something back out. \n10: The brisket...was not bad, except for the fact it was cold. \n11: I think one of the types of meat was chicken. But if I was in front of a judge and had to say under oath what I thought it was I would have to say I honestly didn't know. \n\nThis visit was so bad I cringed at even leaving a 15% tip. I know the wait staff needs tips to make a living, but this was just bad. And I can't reward bad food and crappy service no matter how sympathetic I want to be. \n\n1 Star. And this time I gotta add Memphis to my Jackassery! List because yes, I think even having a Jackass kicking over a BBQ grill would still be an improvement over what was served to me tonight. \n\n(Yelp 100 in 2013 Challenge #17)" 0
+"Let me start by saying....I used to be a big fan of this place. I would bring visiting friends there, recommend it to my clients from out of town as a must visit and eat, but that was years ago. When service was top notch, the portions were plentiful, and the food was great.\n\nNow, when I receive a plate here (pulled port sandwich), I wonder what happened?\n\nMy food was absolutely tasteless, and the sweet side potato which I paid $4 (price+tax+tip)....or should I say \""""my half a sweet potato\"""" was clearly cut in half to add to the bottom line. It's a far cry from when they served decent portions of tasty food. It makes me wonder what other short cuts they have considered. I didn't realize there was a national shortage of sweet potato and a well dressed, cooked potato could cost me over $8 American dollars.\n\nWhen I asked the Manager about the portion size, he simply stated \""""that's how we do it\"""".\n\nThank you, but no thanks!" 0
+Last time I was there was for new years. It's a nice dive bar. They sometimes have a live band. 1
+"On 06/26/14 at 7:00am, I authorized Ted Weins to replace the transmission on my 1996 Gold Saturn. I was given an estimated completion of a couple of days for repairs. I called to check the status on 06/28/14, as I had heard nothing from the shop. I was told that the part had just come in that day, and that it should be completed by 06/30/14. On 06/30/14 I contacted the shop to find out what time the car would be ready, and was told it would be completed the next day on 7/1/14 by 5:00pm. I informed them I would be by the shop on 7/2/14 to pick up the car, as I had appointments all day on 7/1/14. I arrived at the shop at about 3:30pm on 07/2/14, and was told that again, the car was not ready. I was told there was a leak in one of the seals on the transmission, and to return at 5:00pm so that they could repair it. Upon returning to the shop at 5:00pm, I was informed that the transmission was still leaking and more seals needed replacement, and the vehicle would not be ready until the next day. I asked to speak to the Manager \""""TJ\"""", and was informed he would be back at 5:30 so I could speak with him about the repeated delays. After waiting for 30 minutes to speak to TJ, I was informed that he was gone for the day and was not going to be back until the following morning. I received a call this morning that again, the car will not be done, because apparently now they are having difficulty acquiring the seals they would be replacing. When I asked for the manager, I was told he was on vacation. No guess from them on when the car will be fixed. An absolute nightmare. Don't ever take your vehicle to this shop, unless you just want one heck of a snowball on your hands." 0
+I live right down the street from here. I have meaning to stop by and try this for some time now. Located in a strip mall I expected to find it to be like a fast food kind of restaurant . I sat down and a nice lady took our order and brought it to the table. Our food came to our table pretty fast. I ordered enchiladas and rice and it was all really good. I enjoyed my lunch very much and will return. 1
+This is a follow up to my previous review of this shop back in January 2011. This past weekend the water pump in my Outlander went out. This is the same water pump that was replaced at the time that Dave replaced my timing belt (the one that broke 13,000 miles after he replaced it...). So now, about 20,000 miles and one year later the water pump also has to be replace AGAIN. As does the timing belt, the third time I have replaced it in the last year, thanks to contamination resulting from the water pump going out. \n\nThe mechanic that fixed the water pump was kind enough to bring it out to me and showed me that it had been sealed with an excess amount of silicone rather than being installed properly with a good fit. Needless to say, I still do not recommend the 0
+"ZERO STARS FOR CHIPOTLE!!!! know I said that I wouldn't come back to this location but I SOMEHOW got talked into coming again. Guess what?! They \""""ran out\"""" of guacamole, again! After I asked if they were going to make more and one of the girls said \""""It takes too long to make and we ran out of avocados\"""". -.- I looked into their kitchen and want to know what I saw? A huge bowl of avocados!! Really? You're really going to lie to my face. Two minutes later I walked over to get lemons and they \""""ran out\"""" of those too. You need to pay attention to detail!!" 0
+"I am a huge fan of the Chipotle brand and food. This negative review is for the service I received this afternoon at this location.\n\nEarliest pickup time available when we submitted our online order was 1:15pm. We arrived 15 minutes early, was told that our order was not ready and would be about 10 minutes. We tried to pay when there wasn't a line of customers and were told that we could not pay until our order was fulfilled. The girl in charge of the pickup orders came out and told us it would be another 10 minutes. She came out with our order at 1:15pm on the dot, and told us in an exasperated tone to call next time if we would be arriving early. Her attitude was terrible, as if we were a HUGE inconvenience and had rushed her (which, obviously, we hadn't since our order came out right on time...). A simple, \""""Sorry for the wait, I was backed up on other orders and couldn't get this out earlier for you\"""" would've sufficed. \n\nWhat's even BETTER is that when we mentioned pick-up-girl's attitude, the manager followed up with the same answer, \""""next time call ahead if you'll be arriving early\"""" without so much as a hint of apology. Clearly WE were in the wrong here. It was definitely a missed opportunity on the manager's part to turn the situation around and save our experience from being so disappointing. Coming from a background in retail and fast food, I was baffled by their self-righteous, unapologetic attitudes.\n\nI also didn't understand why 1. the manager was working in the fulfillment line the whole time and 2. there were periods of time when there were no customers to help - whey didn't someone (like, ahem, the manager) go and help the girl filling pickup orders?\n\nI've never had a bad experience at Chipotle before today, and will definitely never come back to this location." 0
+when you first walk in you are hit with this horrible smell of....i dont even know what it is.....its just nasty...like burning rubber or something! for being a place that is supposed to create amazing FRESH drinks from wonderful fresh fruit.......it certainly doesn't smell that way! Also, their sandwich/wrap selections for non meat eaters is sad! The one wrap that they have that is vegetarian is just nasty...whatever corporate chef put those flavors together clearly didn't taste it after they made it! one choice?? that's all your going to give us vegetarians??? I know thats more of a corporate issue...but the smelliness of this location should be the managers issue...also the employees are very slow and really dont seem to give a hoot about their jobs.... 0
+Maaan my first bad Yelp. This place is a customer service disaster... no hi. No how are ya. No kiss my ass nothing, stonewalled at the register. Tweaker bitch in the back busy doing laps. Peanut Paradise looks like shit ditto on the cookies. I just wanted a cookie :/ 2 stars cause the joint is clean and with everyone hopped up on whatever they where quick. Needs improvement to say the least. 0
+"Bali Hi IS a decent track, but the price is way too high for what you get. The problem is the location. They charge so much because it's \""""on the strip\"""", but that's not necessarily a good thing. There are the tour helicopters which circle overhead your entire round making conversation impossible at times. Then there is the freeway, as well as numerous jets landing at McCarran. If that's not enough the fumes from the jet fuel can be overpowering. There is also no driving range, just some mats to hit into a net. I do like the course, and would have gave it 3 stars if the price more accurately reflected what you were getting. The clientele can also be a problem, as you get too many drunk hacks on the course, that have no business being out there." 0
+Good course and you are playing here for the novelty of playing on the strip. Friendly staff, no range is not a knock because there is no space to hit balls on a highway. Holes are very close to one another, again, due to space constraints. Long par 4 s are essentially the same as the short par 5s. I played a good 3-4 holes that I had to double check I had not played them before and was out of sequence on the course. Par 3s are the most memorable, island green 16 is no more than a PW. Enjoyable round and agree with prior review, book with golf now for savings. 1
+"Needed a strap repaired on my Delsey Computer Bag. This was a warranty repair. Easy job right? I DON'T THINK SO!!!! Left my bag there on a Monday...Mike said \""""no problem give me till Wed.\"""" Drive all the way from westside on Wed. to pick it up. Took them about 30 min. to find the bag (Store looks like it's been hit by a tornado). Guess what? Repair not complete. Then Mike says \""""You know what give me til Fri. and I'll have it ready\"""". Why did I believe him in his disorganized shop. Come back Fri. (Took 20 min. to find bag) Guess what? Repair not done. Mike apologizes again \""""for sure Monday\"""". Well, I didn't come back Mon. I went on the following Tue. That's 2 weeks (to fix a damn strap!!!!). The job was still not done. I took the bag and told all the customers in the store how I felt. No one should do business there. Non-professional and very bad customer service. He definitely does not know how to run a business. I wish there were negative stars on here...I give him a negative 5 stars." 0
+I don't usually review fast food 'restaurants' but I had to say something about this McDonald's. We came here twice, based upon convenience alone, and it was a train wreck. \n\nFirst of all, what is up with the ordering/pickup organization? When I have to squeeze into the same window as customers ordering, when I'm attempting to pick up a burger, this is a problem. Also, it seemed like the person 'shouting' out order numbers couldn't muster up the enthusiasm to actually call the numbers loud enough for customers to hear, which caused some confusion.\n\nAnd to top things off, I was put down for asking for napkins. Apparently, I was s'posed to know that napkins are in the fartherst corner of the food court. Shame on me for not knowing. I deserved the condescending attitude and to be treated like a moron. \n\nNever again. 0
+Poor quality. Bread was dry and hotdog tasted like it had a plastic coating. Way overpriced and over rated. 0
+"I haven't even had this bed a year, & the frame on it broke.\n\nI went in to get replacement parts.\nBy mistake, I said that I only needed 1 part instead of 2. Phyllis made her annoyance with me clear. \n\n\""""You said you only needed one.\""""\nIn a snarl that would have frightened a lion.\n\nSorry.\nIf the frame you had provided me stayed intact,\nI wouldn't have to make the drive of 30 miles to get here. \n\nThe stitching on the bed has started to come loose, exposing the mattress material. There are also threads coming undone on the surface. I believe I spent about $1400 for this bed, I haven't even had it a year....there's no reason why it should be falling apart.\n\n3/6/14\nI contact them via FB with a picture. Their response-\n\""""Don't worry, this company has one of our best warranties. Let me look up your information and I will contact you shortly.\""""\n\nThey tell me that they are going to order me a new bed.\nThey call me on the 12th to set up a time. \nWe decided on the 15th, at 1030.\n\n3/15\nI get a call, **30**minutes before the delivery from Phyllis. \nTelling me that they never received my bed. \nThat she has called the company over & over again with no answer. \n\nSo.....Let me get this straight.\nIn the 3 days that we haven't talked, you never got my replacement.\nYou don't even let me know the night before. \n\nUnless you get early deliveries (on a Saturday) before you load up your truck, \nyou STILL knew that you did NOT have my bed. \n\nI clear out my morning to wait around for your drivers, \nand you don't even give me the common courtesy of more than 30minutes? \n\n-a few hours later-\nPhyllis tells me that they will have my mattress Tuesday.\nWe set up a delivery for the 19th at noon.\n\nThe truck arrives at 1215,\nand the guys need to \""""look\"""" at my mattress before they give me my new one.\nThe mattress itself has 2 stains on it, which one of the guys takes pictures of.. then stepped outside to call Phyllis.\n\nThe picture snapper comes back inside and tells me that my mattress is no now longer under warranty.\n\nI guess stains have something to do with the stitching of my bed..?\nThey don't give me my new mattress, and drive off.\n\nLet me be crystal clear.\nNO ONE from Furniture Markdowns told me that stains ***(or anything, for that matter) on my bed would VOID the warranty.**\n\nAlso, I **NEVER** received warranty information on my mattress. \nNot on my receipt, not a booklet, not even a website on a napkin! \n\nBecause if they did, I wouldn't have cleared 2days out of my life to try and get this fixed. I wouldn't have played phone tag with them for the last week.\n\nThey claim to be a \""""family\"""" business,\nbut they are only going for what benefits THEIR family.\nI will NEVER EVER buy from this store ever again. \n\n*Response to owner's comment & Private message 3/27/14\n\""""\""""This is Mike. I first want to apologize, I never want to see one of our customers this upset. When we spoke about your mattress I asked you if it was still clean and you said yes. On your word we paid for a new mattress (which is how this company works, we pay for the new mattress and they credit us when they get the damaged one back), had it delivered to us, and paid my gentleman to deliver and exchange out the mattress to you. My delivery drivers know they have to check the mattress because our mattress companies will not take back any soiled mattress's. The companies don't know what the soiling is and will not except them back at the factory with any stains. It is the mattress companies policy and their warranty we have to follow. It is the same with Serta, Simmons, Spiring Air and Sealy, all of which we have sold. I am sorry for this, but again it's the manufacturers policy. If there is something we can do please let us know.\""""\""""\n\n***\nONCE AGAIN. \nYou never asked me if the mattress was stained. If you had asked me if it was STAINED, I would have told you.\n\nMultiple stains..? Uh, no. \nTwo. See picture. \nIt's posted on Yelp & FB. I've never hid that fact.\n\nIf your drivers know to check for stains, maybe someone should have came out and checked my bed **before you ordered the replacement.\n\nBelieve me, I have better things to do with my time then try & set up delivery for a bed that isn't replaceable. I would have accepted the fact that the warranty was voided and went on with my life.\n\nI was **never given any paperwork or warranty information on this mattress.... Whether it's \""""standard\"""" or not, handing out warranty information on the PRODUCTS THAT YOU SELL it's probably a good business practice.\n\n\nYou bought a new mattress-that you can SELL-or send back..(?)\n\nIn the last year, I've spent thousands at your store. I've bought this bed, and a couch.\n\nI'm sure you can afford to pay them when they were at my house for 7minutes.\n\nUnless you are going to replace my bed that is falling apart, please don't waste your time in contacting me anymore.\n\nTHANKS.\n***********\n7/20/2014\nThe frame on my bed has broke ONCE AGAIN.\nTWO TIMES IN THE LAST 10 MONTHS!\nJUNK. JUNK. JUNK!" 0
+"Dear Starbucks, \n\nBy the time you read this review, I'll be gone. \nI've started seeing other coffee shops, and the last few times I've been to see you...things just aren't the same. \n\nYour staff used to greet me by name, and know my order...now I'm lucky if I get a polite greeting.\n\nI'm sorry to say that the quality of your drinks, while never a favorite of mine, has gone down hill quite a bit. I can't believe I paid $4.27 for a TALL latte, even if it was your new one, the Chestnut Praline Latte...which, by the way...is awful. It tasted burnt, and wasn't even hot when I received it. \n\nThis is harder for me than it is for you. We've grown apart. I wish I could say \""""Its not you, its me!\"""" but it is DEFINITELY you. \n\nCordially, \n\nLisa \n\n** the non silly version:\nService has slipped considerably. Prices are ridiculous for what you get, and the coffee is disgusting. \nI'll be travelling the additional 5 minutes to Grouchy Johns from now on." 0
+"So much on the menu here is just too needlessly expensive. Another victim of the \""""Hey it's Vegas, charge 75% more than that would cost anywhere else\"""" mentality. In my opinion, you're better off hogging as many free chips as you can (the three salsas were well liked by everyone) and ordering a salad. That formula should get you full enough while being budget friendly. The salad I got was the Watercross, Avocado and Orange salad. It was delicious once I got rid of the avocado. It came with three bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo and blue cheese that created a flavor fiesta in my mouth. We had a nice outdoor table on a patio that overlooked the impressive Mandalay Bay pool. The restaurant is tucked in the very back of Mandalay Bay like it's some kind of ugly duckling." 0
+Planned a large dinner party for a work event at Border Grill for the 2nd year in a row. After spending hours in a trade show hall, it's nice to dine out on the patio! :) Great service, great prices and super tasty food! I would recommend the skirt steak and their guac rocks. Had dinner on Tues and then lunch again on Thurs. Love this place. 1
+Didn't actually succeed in my first attempt to eat here, I tried to come in near close on a Thursday and was turned away at 9:55 which would have been fine if my buddy had not called in to say we were arriving and the person who answered the phone said that they were staying open till 10. To make matters worse, the hostess was not present at her station and even when she finally came, she proceeded to chat away for a couple minutes before noticing that we were just standing there. Off the strip, I wouldn't be surprised, on the strip, completely unacceptable, -1 star.\n\nSecond attempt, I had the grilled fillet and shrimp enchilada. Excellent dish, a little salty, but otherwise a powerful combo with the cayenne sauce supporting the milder flavors of the enchilada and the lobster sauce an excellent contrast to the fillet. Peach lemonade, love the added carbonation, might I suggest an iced tea version? We started with the Top chef appetizer, a nice trio with shrimp in some sort of dark sauce (political statement on Gulf?), assorted greens, and a breaded something (can't exactly remember what the filler was). The portions were skimpy, I'm a big eater. Pineapple upside down cake, OK, nothing spectacular, standard cake with pineapple mixed in with pineapple ice cream. 1
+"I couldn't agree more with the opening line of Sandy N.'s review of Border Grill: This restaurant IS \""""a must when visiting Las Vegas.\""""\n\nEver since my first visit to this location in Mandalay Bay in '05, I've made sure to visit every chance I have when I'm in Vegas. Located in the restaurant wing of Mandalay Bay, it's definitely a trek to get here, but totally worth the trip (if you get to the Shark Reef you've walked too far.)\n\nI would recommend making reservations, but it's not necessary. Upon our arrival, the hostess was very friendly, polite, as well as courteous, and promptly showed us to our table. After having 1-2 minutes to briefly look over the menu, our server arrived at our table greeting us, and asked for our drink orders. Well, as you might have guessed there are a fair selection of drinks with Mexican/Spanish roots on the menu, but my friend and I choose a drink special that evening: the Cranberry mojito. Priced at a Vegas-reasonable $9.00, it was a definitely a cool and refreshing start to our meal.\n\nTo start, we ordered the fresh house guacamole. YOU MUST order the guacamole should you choose to dine here. Not ordering the guacamole would be a travesty on your part. It would be something like vacationing in Vegas but NOT gambling. Ok enough said. I should mention that there are complimentary chips and salsa with your meal as well. The chips come with 3 types of salsa: roasted pablano, tomatillo, & red jalape\u00f1o. In addition to our guacamole, we decided to split a chicken empanadas from the appetizer menu. This was served with pumpkin mole` and apple salad. So delicious and just wonderful overall.\n\nFor dinner, I decided to order the chicken enchiladas, while my friend decided on a special for that evening, the turkey rienos with mole sauce. I would have to admit that after sampling my friend's food, I would say I liked his much better than mine. Don't get me wrong, my chicken enchiladas were delicious, a great dish overall. It's just that I thought my friend's dish was well.....just better. Needless to say, we both were very satisfied with our food and finished every single morsel on the plate, even most of the sauce was gone. Just vanished. 2 dinner entrees and 2 cranberry mojitos later, we were 2 satisfied but stuffed customers! \n\nSERVICE: Terrific. Wonderful. Phenomenal. Excellent. I could think of more adjectives but I think you get the picture. The service was some of the best I've ever experienced in Vegas...ever. Our server was just so \""""on it\"""" the entire evening. And when we mentioned that this wasn't our first time dining here, she said something to the effect of thanking us for choosing to dine here again. After a wonderful meal, she provided us with a complimentary sorbet for dessert. Now THAT was the icing on the cake. Fantastic service.\n\nBottom Line: Make sure to head to Border Grill to experience some of the best Mexican food and customer service Vegas has to offer. You won't be disappointed." 1
+"FOOD: 4 stars\nAMBIENCE: 4 stars\nSERVICE: 5 stars\nVALUE for price (taking location into account): 4.5 stars\n\nWould give it 4.5 stars if I could, but I'm generous of heart and round up.\n\nWhat we had:\nBeef Brisket Taquitos: 4 stars (5 stars for plating)\nYucatan Pork: 4.5 stars (4 stars for plating)\nA Tecate and a Corona\n\nre: food - one of the nice things about Border Grill is that they clearly place an emphasis on consistency. I've frequented their LA location, and noticed no difference in the style or quality of the food. This shows great management. Beef brisket taquitos were very good (but sauce was too mild for my spicy-loving tastes); Yucatan pork was the winner. I also love that Border Grill doesn't overcook rice.\n\nre: ambience - typical Border Grill decor, but not their best location. Patio overlooks the \""""Lazy River\"""" at Mandalay Bay - a slow-moving waterway filled with children and extremely fat adults floating along in inner tubes. I cam to think of it as the \""""River of Pee,\"""" but I digress...) It was pretty warm that day. The gigantic fan outside is misleading; it doesn't seem to do anything to circulate air or cool the patio down. Seems poorly designed. It was also a little loud thanks to the packed pool. But not awful. Inside probably would've been the better choice, and we chose incorrectly.\n\nre: service - Border Grill Las Vegas delivered big on service with a fabulous plus host/waiter (we thought the charming man who seated us was the host, but we later saw him waiting on another section.) Our waiter was also attentive without being over-bearing. Never had to wait for anything or ask twice.\n\nre: price - cocktails looked to be about the same as LA prices. Food had roughly a 20-25% Las Vegas premium over LA prices, but I suppose that's to be expected because 1) it's the Strip, and 2) they're probably trucking a lot of fresh ingredients into agriculturally-challenged Vegas.)" 1
+I wish I could have given this place a 5...I really do. The food was excellent. My friend had the chicken mole and I had the chicken enchiladas...delicious! The service was great...until the storm hit. All of a sudden there was crazy wind and rain, and I guess their computers went down. We waited for over 30 minutes in order to get our check. Our poor server tried his best to keep us happy, but he was a bit frazzled himself. After finding out it was only his 3rd day on the job, I was much more impressed with how he handled things. If it wasn't for that crazyness, and no manager addressing our table when it all happened, there would have been 5 stars. Good food. Job well done, Jason. Thank you for the birthday cake! 1
+Very loud and crowded atmosphere. Tables are almost stacked on top of each other. Very over priced for so-so Mexican food(Tacos/Enchiladas/Taquitos.....). Portion sizes are very small. 14.00 drinks. The service was also terrible. There are many other options in Vegas. I would not recommend this establishment. The best part of the experience was the Management! 0
+I think that everything was a bit over priced. We sat out by the open air that overlooked the pool and that was nice. 0
+First off this restaurant is located next to conference rooms and not so close to the other restaurants. We visited on a Thursday evening and it was dead in the dining room while the bar was full of loud conference attendees. The food is fine, overpriced like much of the restaurants in Vegas, but not outrageous. The problem was the service, the wait staff was just not bothered, even the manager hung out in the bar area. It took forever to get menus and after our meat almost 15 minutes to get the check, which was ridiculous considering there was only three tables and two servers. We won't be back. 0
+"We came here for lunch and used a restaurant.com coupon. With the coupon, the prices seemed ok, but the menu prices are high for the quality of the food. I live in California, where we have access to tons of Mexican and \""""Mexican,\"""" so perhaps that colored my opinion. \n\nWe ordered the quinoa fritters, which were a little oily but had a great flavor. My husband and I split an order of three tacos and sides (you can mix from the tacos listed on the menu, which was a nice way to sample more). We had the avocado (ok, kind of dry), the carnitas (pretty good, not exceptional), and the chicken panucho (extremely oily, no real flavor). This came with beans and rice (red and green), which were ok. This was easily enough for the two of us to share. \n\nOur dining companions ordered the three tacos (shrimp and Yucatan pork were both deemed \""""good,\"""" can't remember the third) and the Border Classics (chicken panuchos and some tamales and empanadas), which was also \""""good.\"""" \n\nThere is a .50 charge for water, which I thought was odd; it included still or sparkling water. Service was very good." 0
+Food was ok. I had the chili relleno and it was not memorable. My friend had the chili relleno burger and he said it was great. Service was pretty good. 0
+My favorite place that I ate in the Mandalay Bay! Had the ceviche duo (YUM) and tried the veggie quesadilla (just ok). Service was ok, and the watermelon lemonade blew me out of the water - best lemonade ever! 1
+Saturday / Sunday AYCE brunch\n\nIn true las vegas fashion, you get a flat rate to eat your heart out. \n\nFor Strip food, main menu items seem reasonably priced and the brunch is cheap at $29.99. There are a few different flavors to choose from for the All-You-Can-Drink Bottomless mimosas. They're $5 per person; but on multiple occasions, the $5 was comped for me and my dining partner. Maybe its a local discount? \n\nAt the beginning, you're served a plate of sliced fruit w/ a mango sauce and a plate of guava empanadas. Those empanadas are probably the best part of the menu! Not too sweet with the perfect crust and just a hint of cream cheese in the filling. After that I was a little under-enthused. The savory dishes start to taste the same after a while and the desserts are much too sweet. Their gimmick item is the Bacon Jalape\u00f1o PBJ. Peanut butter, jelly, egg, bacon, and a couple slices of mild jalapeno on a biscuit. Worth a try. It is AYCE after all. \n\nYou would think a Top Chef Masters restaurant would be more impressive. And given that they've won Best Brunch awards from Seven, LVRJ, & LVW, I expected this place to knock my socks off! While I can't judge the main menu food, I can say the past two times I've done the brunch the food has been less than piping hot. I'm very particular about my food being served in a timely manner; not necessarily because I'm worried about F&B sanitation standards but rather I just enjoy eating scalding hot food. Most of the dishes are served with refried beans and some form of egg (poached, fried, or scrambled). When a restaurant uses so much of these filler ingredients, they have to keep in mind that one of the most common signs of a kitchen-to-table delay is congealed beans and cold yolks.\n \nDespite the food being a little blah, the service is top-notch. Everyone is really friendly and my champagne flute was always filled to the brim. Border Grill is an impressive dining facility. It's huge and able to suit anyone's seating preferences. There's your usual indoor dining, the indoor atrium, and outdoor on the patio. On the patio, you can people-watch the fancy Mandalay pool. But you'll have to deal with insects, the weather, and the sights of all those people who shouldn't be wearing speedos. My area of choice is the atrium. The high-ceilings and natural light make your dining experience that much more pleasurable. 0
+This place was so good I had to come again. The Tomatillo salsa first off is amazing! Bright and citrusy and the chips are obviously not Tostidos. I had the Yucatan Pork and it was just delicious. I hate yams but the yams it came with were amazing and complimented the warm home made corn tortillas wonderfully. A little pork, some yams, and those tortillas was heaven. Love on a plate! The second time I went I had the special which was Short rib tacos with a roasted corn salsa and cheese grits on top of their home made corn tortillas. It was dry rubbed so it had a nice spice to it and just fell apart. Delicious, amazing, delicious, no words can describe how amazing it was. I will def. be going to the Border Grill close to my house in Santa Monica, I am a customer for life. Autumn was amazing. One of the best servers I have had since I was in Vegas though the 2 days I went to Border Grill the hostesses were sub part. One was suppose to bring me a bunch menu and just completely forgot and it wasn't even busy. That aside this place was pretty much flawless! 1
+Hoping for the best..started out good..Margarita's were good..Guacamole was great! Then our entrees came..sorry.. but they were terrible. Chicken enchilada's & Beef short rib enchilada's. Won't go back..to many other places in Vegas to visit. 0
+Came here with a large group of 8 after the MJ Cirque Due Soleil show. While we were seated promptly it took forever for any server to come and give us water. We decide to order the guacamole which was bland and lacked any flavor besides a strong onion flavor (some spice, salt, and lime was needed).\n\nUnfortunately the meal was far from redeeming. I ordered the beef quesadilla. The outershell was soaked in oil and unedible and it was loaded with so much cheese that it overpowered the beef so I ended up picking the quesadilla to push everything to the side except for the beef, which was cooked well but could have been seasoned better.\n\nIt had an expansive menu which was great for people who have a wide range of preferences in food, however that was unfortunately the only good thing I experienced at Border Grill. 0
+I came here for the fixed Sunday brunch menu.\n\nThere are some fun things to try but I did not feel it was worth the $50 price. If they brought it down to $35 or $40 I'd be more into it but spending $60+ dollars each after (if you get a drink) seems really ridiculous for Sunday brunch. 0
+Border Grill is an oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of Mandalay Bay. In need of a gluten free lunch during the AWEA Windpower conference, I found this charming spot near the convention center, grabbed a seat at the bar, and proceeded to relax and let the excellent staff take care of me for the next hour.\n\nAlmost everything on the menu is or can be made gluten free. The chips and salsa are a nice way to start your meal, and I washed them down with a hand-muddled traditional mojito. Delicious!\n\nThe bartender recommended the Border Classics for my meal. This tasty sampler plate is a good way to try a little of the Mexican-inspired menu. You get two chicken tacos, two plantain empanadas, and two green corn tamales. I enjoyed every single bite. Highly recommended, even if you don't have a gluten allergy. 1
+"Was really looking forward to trying this place but left without trying it due to inconsiderate service. Planned on ordering a few entr\u00e9es and a couple of their desserts, including the tres leches cake since I have heard much about their food. Came here at 8 PM this evening and asked to be seated with two kids. Hostess told me we could be seated right away and directed me to go to the downstairs dining room. I proceeded to walk down the stairs went to the hostess booth and there was nobody to be found. Waited for a few minutes then went to an employee standing close to the area to ask where we should sit. She shushed me immediately, mid-sentence. I was quite taken aback as I'm not sure why she shushed me. I was not being loud at all and the kids were silent. She then said to me \""""we're having a wedding\"""" and directed me to go down the hall to where the tables were. \n\nI was pretty ticked off at being shushed but grudgingly walk down to where the tables were and stood there for five minutes with nobody acknowledging me. Finally gave up, told the manager what happened and left immediately. The manager said \""""yeah we're having a wedding\"""", proceeded to ask me if i had a reservation (after i told him what just occurred) and offered to seat me but at that point the damage was done. Walked over to the Subway shop in the Mandalay Bay food court and while the food was mediocre the service was extraordinarily better than my experience at Border Grill. Thanks for making me feel like an unwanted customer. \n\nWith the amount of restaurants in Vegas, the least you could do is make a new patron feel welcome. And yes, while i understand there was a wedding going on in a separate outside area--not inside--even if it it was the royal wedding itself, you should never ever be rude to a guest. If quietness was a concern, then it is the restaurant's responsibility to rope that area off or maybe don't seat people downstairs if your employees don't want anyone asking them questions. Never again." 0
+Had lots of food. My cioppino was too salty. Other than that, it was fantastic. The highlight was the horchata panna cotta. 1
+Way overpriced food which isn't an authentic Mexican restaurant. Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines but this restaurant didn't deliver. Food is ok but won't recommend it. 0
+Rachel is why we keep coming back! \n\nYes, the brunch is amazing (see some of my pics separate of this review). Quality all the way through. Served small plate/ tapas style. So... So delicious! Not your average options either- banana foster French toast, churro tots served with strawberry and prickly pear dipping sauce, Peanut butter, jelly and Jalape\u00f1o in a fresh biscuit... My mouth is watering as I relive the options And as good as the food is, the service is what makes this place special!\n\nWe've had the privilege of having Rachel for two of he visits... She's been with the store since they opened and there is a reason for this! This lady KNOWS how to serve and treat people! \n\nI eat vegetarian and she would modify the brunch menu orders to accommodate this. She actually gave me ideas on what items to order! Her timing is perfect on bringing food, checking in, making warm small talk, etc. my wife and I have been SUPER impressed\n\nA couple bits if info about this location. It's buried in the WAY back part of Mandalay Bay where the convention center is. Walk past Fluer, Light, Starbucks, etc... When you think you've walked too far, you'll find it :-) \n\nThey are opening a new location located directly on the strip at Ceasars and this one will stay open. They have indoor and outside seating. The outside overlooks the lazy river. \n\nThe only negative (for me) is I've noticed the vegetarian and vegan options disappearing from the menu. Meat is being added (almost unnecessarily) to items. If you don't care, this won't matter. For me it does. \n\nI'll be back for sure. I hope they adjust the menu trend so I can come back many more too!\n\nAlso, if you sign up to their email club online, you will get a buy 1 get 1 entree free for use within the next ?30-60 days (don't quote me on the length)\n\nPlease thumb up/comment if you liked this review and I would count it a privilege if you chose to follow me as I review places I travel and visit. Thank you for taking the time to read! ~mp 1
+"Love the food, service and the \""""feeling\"""" of being in Hawaii once you are greeted at the door! They know how to do food right! Love the misoyaki butter fish, my personal favorite, and the ahi poki! It is a place where you must let all your senses savor each bite! Even my \""""I'll never eat fish\"""" daughter will only eat the poki at Roy's. It is not a 'shovel and chomp' joint, so go there to indulge in the food and atmosphere!" 1
+Quality of food and service was excellent. We didn't have a reservation but the manager was very accommodating. Service was second to none.\n\nWe had the trio of fish which was like something off master chef. We also had the trout which was really well cooked, full of flavor. Desert was amazing. We had the pineapple turnover and the chocolate fondant. Presentation of all the food was beautiful.\n\nWe had a really good night and the price was also reasonable for the quality. 1
+Previously my wife and i had been living in the town of Lancaster in California, while there we got addicted to an all-you-can-eat sushi bar called Big Tuna. Best place we have ever been, excellent sushi, excellent service, excellent ambiance. Since moving to Vegas though we have been searching and searching for a place that comes close to matching it, and while we have not yet found such a place we both agree Yama Sushi comes decently close. \n\nThe sushi is well made and comes to you fairly quickly. While we have been to some locations where the sushi comes back to us at room temperature (ick) the sushi here is still nice and cool. My personal favorite is the garlic tuna, while my wife's favorite is the baked green mussels. The rolls are all pretty good, we have yet to find one we didn't really enjoy, though I do suggest being careful with anything that has cream cheese because it can be overpowering. Oh! And it is all you can eat desserts as well! Love mochi? Get as much as you like!\n\nDownsides? I hate it when you order a soda and they give you a can, especially at an all-you-can-eat place. I generally just stick with a water then. Also, sitting at the bar for any real length of time can be murder on your butt, but it is the best place to be for the all-you-can-eat sadly. \n\nAll in all this is the best place for sushi my wife and I have found in Vegas so far, and we have tried quite a few. Don't go towards closing hour and it should be a excellent experience!! 1
+Last visit here will probably be my last for awhile. I ordered some tamago nigiri and you know what they served me?\n\nTamago. No rice. No nori. How is that a nigiri sushi?!\n\nDisappointment. 0
+This is my roommate's favorite AYCE sushi in town, and I'm always happy with a good crunch roll. My friends adore the seafood salad and no-name roll. 1
+Did 2 people AYCE lunch. Very crowded, bumping elbows at the bar, no room. \nBurnt ManWhore Roll.\nBurnt Salmon Skin Roll.\nRude service from sushi chef and wait staff. \nHAIR in my wasabi ..... Showed the staff and chef and no reaction. 0
+"I really wanted to like this place because other people swear by it, but all you can eat sushi is a bit suspicious when there's so much spicy tuna and crazy sauces on the menu ... I really wonder about the quality of the fish here. It's easy to hide not-so-great fish in spiciness and funky sauces. And the couple of rolls that were supposed to have fresh fish instead of the typical spicy tuna mush -- The fish really lacked any flavor. It wasn't rancid, but it definitely wasn't the freshest fish.\n\nThe rolls were fun but not fantastic -- There's nothing here that makes me say \""""Holy sashimi, I HAVE to go back there again!\"""" The price for all you can eat was pretty cheap, but I'd rather throw down a few extra $$$ and get some real quality fish." 0
+"My Recommendation: Wet Dream Roll\n\nThe price for all you can eat is really cheap, and surprisingly, the sushi is still good! But I have to knock them down for the terrible service. My friend and I sat at the bar and was trying to yell out orders to the chef, but he ignored us for the longest time. The other customers sitting next to us at the bar noticed it as well and even joked with my friend and me about it. I honestly was beginning to think the chef didn't speak English haha. Eventually, he decided to recognize our existence and gave us our Dragon Rolls, etc. He never said a word to us, besides repeating our order back to make sure he was correct. Never even cracked a smile. This guy was a straight robot!.....but he made bomb sushi haha\nAnother disappointment was that they were out of ice cream. That's one of my favorite parts about getting sushi. Finishing it off with a nice scoop of Plum ice cream. \nIf I was rating this place just for food, they'd probably get 4 stars, but since it's based off of the entire experience, Yama Sushi can thank their \""""amazing\"""" customer service and stocked inventory for the solid 2 stars it just earned from me." 0
+Yummmmmm Love their sushi. I have gone here a few times its always good food. The place is close to the Vegas strip so it is always busy. It also is close to UNLV. The place is in a small shopping plaza atmosphere it is ok casual at best. The staff is always friendly. Took a large group of friends once had a great time. Their signature roll is the best on the menu. 1
+this had got to be the worst sushi i have ever had..it was only mysel,f so i sit at the sushi bar.i decide to get the ayce..so the sushi dude(can't really call him a chef)just keeps making dishes for me without me ordering.i was just going to pace myself,but whatever,i figure he knows what is good..well i don't think there is anything very good there.the only thing i actually ordered was the unagi and the dynamite.the unagi tasted like it was pre made..oh yeah, i also ordered a half roll with unagi,cucumber and avocado which was ok.the sushi dude made me what is called a no name(half roll),which was probably the best out of everything i had.while i'm working on the dynamite and the no name,he hands me the seafood salad.(says it is really popular)well the texture of the fish was like it had been thawed and frozen, and then thawed again.yuck...i decided i was full(i couldn't stomach anymore)..the sushi guy tried to let me pay ala cart (which was nice of him once again)but the lady said that i ordered what would be more than if i ordered ala cart,even though the portions were made small for me(that's what the sushi guy said anyways).i was too tired too argue and i didnt want the sushi guy that meant well to get into trouble..so i paid..i just wanted some sushi that was close to me but you do get what you pay for i guess..but then again, i can pay the same price for much better sushi in Hawaii..and Hawaii is not cheap by any means..i'm a small lady though and don't require a lot of food..knew i should have cooked for myself tonight. 0
+Went in and the place was packed. That's a good sign. After an acceptable wait (Sunday afternoon) got two places at the bar.\n\nTalk about FAST service. We would give the chef an order and bam, it was there in a few minutes. The only things that took a bit longer were the gyoza and bbq ribs.\n\nSushi was good. Best ever? No, but you don't go to an all you can eat joint for the best sushi ever. Above par? Definitely.\n\nGood assortment of rolls. I like the half roll size, so you don't get stuck with something that sucks.\n\nStrip Tease roll and 007 roll were great. There was a Palm something or rather that I highly recommend as well.\n\nAs a plus (and some places don't do this) but you get Mochi included. A perfect way to end the meal! 1
+5 words ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI. No name sushi is a must try! AYCE is not limited to the sushi you can have just about anything from that menu. The food is delicious a must eat in Vegas come hungry and you will leave happy. 1
+Brief: Great fresh sushi, usually a wait, No Name roll!\n\nOne of my favorite sushi places in Vegas. YUM! There's such a variety and for those who don't like the extra sauces and papers there are more plain rolls that are just as tasty and fresh. If there's anything worth mentioning is about Yama is that the fish is always fresh! 1
+Best ayce sushi place I've been. Quality was great for the price point. My rating reflects that. However... I hated being hassled to finish everything on my plate before being able to place my next order. I understand they are working with slim margins due to the quality of their fish (which I applaud them for) and the Vegas market is tough for buffets but your patrons don't want to feel pressured while eating. 2-cents Thx yelp universe for letting me rant 1
+Yama is a great off the strip place to visit for lunch. We normally drop in on our way up from the valley. I really like to sit at the sushi bar and banter with the chefs as they make whatever you like. The quality for the price is great, very nice white tuna, great mackerel - It isn't fine dining or what have you but the quality is there.\nI enjoy the seafood salad that they make and my better half likes some of their baked rolls.\n They make one thing in particular that is out of this world, to me at least. Hamachi Kama is so good there. Not fried, just grilled like you don't want to know. One thing to note is that it gets really busy, really fast so sitting at the sushi bar as a couple is great. \nSince May, they expanded and have a U shaped sushi bar and much more seating so it might be a bit better for wait times. It is all you can eat if you want it, and well worth it. 1
+The food is amazing. It's well worth the crappy service. The sushi comes out quickly and is always fresh. I would recommend the Stacie Roll as it's my personal favorite. I've been eating here since it first opened and it remains one of my favorite sushi places in town. 1
+You will love this place. Great food, great music, great service, great price. Great, great, and great all you can eat sushi this is the place! enjoy! 1
+Followed Yelp Reviews To Yama on our most recent trip out from LA. \n\nSolid! Thoroughly enjoyed our first experience here. Arrived at 530. Waited 20 min. Finished By 7. Line was about 40 people deep! \n\nMost of the fish was fresh. Only the halibut tasted a bit fishy. Uni was a tad gooey but tasted fine. \n\nWe'll be back for sure! 1
+Food was good but service was horrible. AYCE sushi for party of 5. Took 15 mins for our for our first order and then found out they were out of both hamachi and salmon kama (one of the reasons we chose thus place) - then it was constant follow up on nearly everything ordered - they even forgot to bring wasabe and ginger when we finally had 3 rolls on the table... took an additional 5 mins to finally get those basic sushi essentials delivered - after asking. Additionally, never once a smile from our two sour puss waitresses who seemed unhappy to work here... created significant stress for what should have been an enjoyable experience for my daughter's birthday... completely opposite from the great service we received at island sushi last week... anyway, upon leaving, after paying the bill and explaining to our waitress why I only left her a $10 tip on a $125 bill, I spoke with the manager - who really seemed disinterested in hearing my opinion. Bottom line : i won't be back and cannot in good conscience recommend to others... wow, I'm all worked up again after reliving the experience so I'm downgrading from 2 stars to 1. 0
+I love this place to death like literally. Oh man where should I start lol ever since the day I came to this place to try it out for myself, I think a whole week straight I couldn't stop ranting about how delicious everything is on the menu. Hands down one of my favorite sushi place in Vegas ;) 1
+I don't know how this place has 4 stars. I've given it a try a couple times since it's near UNLV and cheaper than most AYCE places but nothing redeems this place of how below-average the sushi and service is. This place is crowded often but don't let it fool you, it's in a crowded area plus it's near the strip. The sushi is terrible. Their rice is always falling apart and the fish never tastes fresh. Plus their service is flat out rude. And if you don't want to take my word for it then take the Health District's word for it. THEY GOT CLOSED IN JUNE TWICE FOR FAILING THEIR HEALTH INSPECTION. And have gotten numerous C's in the past, many times getting over 30 demerits. Google it.\n\nThe last time I went, when my friend and I arrived the hostess seemed peeved we were waiting for the rest of our party. We didn't even insist we sit down at a table but she had attitude about us waiting. When we got to our table it was 2:50 and they tried to charge us dinner prices which we had to fight them about. (And who wants to do that?) If your menu has lunch prices till 3PM then it's lunch prices till 3PM. Its not a hard concept. It's not like a buffet where we are trying to get lunch prices for a dinner buffet..it's the same shiz. One last person arrived at 2:59 and they made a stink that HE absolutely had to pay the dinner price. Okay fine, take your extra 3 dollars you crazy people.\n\nThen we ate and I definitely didn't eat my moneys worth. Sushi looks like it's from a grocery store. Nothing special, tastes old.\n\nI'm sorry but when your sushi is gross don't be so determined to charge the higher price. They were rude about the whole process too and like I said, the sushi sucks. The first time I went there they started bringing rolls no one ordered and when we said that they argued with us then and put it on our table anyway. This business does not know how to pick their battles or treat their customers. It's scary going to a sushi place like this because they WILL argue you for more money, even when they're clearly in the wrong. \n\nSakana across the street is much better and relatively the same prices. 0
+The best Sushi Restaurant I've been to yet all the way around. The staff, quality of food and service are top notch! I've tried many different All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Bars and so far I have not been able to find another that's remotely comparable! 1
+Really not sure why this place has 4 stars. My husband and I have been here several times and its always been ok not great. Well a few days ago we went to try it again and it was horrible. The server we had was extremely rude, forgot about our drinks and sushi. Once we actually got our sushi (we ordered rolls and nigiri) it was disgusting, lacking flavor and did not taste fresh. We asked to speak to the manager and she promised it was fresh well it wasn't and we couldn't even finish our first order. We both ended up feeling miserable after and will not be back. 0
+Great food and price for lunch - all you can eat sushi, and the perfect place to meet up with friends! 1
+What happened Yama? Your quality took a nose dive off a cliff into a heap of mediocrity and bad sushi rice. \n\nI used to love this place and made a point to come here every time I visited Vegas. For under $30, AYCE sushi rolls is tough to top, and I guess something had to finally give at Yama. The quality truly is noticeably worse and the rolls are now stuffed with a higher rice to fish ratio. To make matters worse, even the sushi rice quality seemed to have declined as both the texture and flavor are subpar. \n\nOn prior visits, I would have given Yama four stars, but based on my most recent visit, I can't give it more than two. Hopefully, they bounce back and I can edit this review later. 0
+Not impressed. I really craved/wanted hash browns, but didn't want eggs. After the waitress confused me with suggestions of specials and what can/can't be substituted I thought I was good to go. After way to large a portion of (good) bluebery pancakes, sausage, and biscuits, there was still no hash browns. Turns out she goofed. And her mistake cost me $13!!! Sorry, but $13 for no eggs or hash browns + sloppy service makes me want to do the casino buffets. I explained to the cashier how unhappy I was and she could not have been any more uninterested. 0
+I used to love going to this place for breakfast until I saw a cocker roach walking across the floor! The food is delicious but where there is one roach there are many more! Not worth the risk! 0
+This was my first visit to this location and I can see why it is a favorite with Vegas locals for breakfast. The place was packed and the smells of the food being cooked was terrific. Definitely a mouth watering experience while waiting to be seated. \n\nThe server was very friendly and kept our glasses filled with our drinks. I ordered biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. The biscuits were two of the biggest biscuits that I have seen (at home or at a restaurant), yet they were light, fluffy and very tasty. In the end, I couldn't both of them, they were so big. As a personal preference, I do wish the gravy was a little thicker, but that didn't detract from the taste at all. The bacon was cooked just right, a little crispy but still juicy and not over cooked at all. \n\nEveryone at the table agreed that their meals were very good, no complaints about the food. The seats could have been a little more comfortable and the bathrooms needed more attention, but that shouldn't dissuade anyone from enjoying a very good meal at Blueberry Hill. \n\nI'll come back for more on my next trip to Vegas. 1
+Service was mediocre at best. Only had 4 water glasses delivered to table for a 6-top. Had to ask 3 times for extra water, still didn't get delivered. Had to get up to get my own water. After I received my water, the glass had residue from coca cola still stuck to the inside of the glass. Appetizers came out with the food instead of before. Breakfast Bacon was floppy, extremely undercooked. When I sent it back to the kitchen less than a minute later the bacon came out again, more cooked however unless they had 3 identical pieces of bacon already cooking in the kitchen, they just threw the bacon in the microwave to cook more, or they have bacon sitting under a heat lamp. My table ordered a grilled cheese with bacon. Got back a single piece of melted cheese with a pile of undercooked bacon shoved between two slices of bread. Ordered French toast. The toast was sogged all the way through with batter and completely undercooked. Some of the food was OK, nothing spectacular. To say the least, this restaurant doesn't deserve the title of best coffee house/diner from the Las Vegas Review Journal. 0
+Omg..the food is to die for! Ive actually gone like 5 times in one week alone to this location. The service is unsurpassef. Keep up the good work..its always packed and still they manage to keep great service and fast! Amazing..must have a real good manager! Their Lobster Bisque is the bomb...wat else can I say..the atmosphere at this location is special..I absolutely loooove it here! 1
+No stars would be more like it. Management is BAD BAD BAD !!\nWe will NEVER return. \nI don't care how good the food is, BAD PEOPLE !! 0
+I'm very indecisive on what to eat so I ended up here because they serve all kinds of Mediterranean food. We started off with calamari and Athens fries. I like both but calamari was a tad over cooked. For our entrees we ordered the kabob trio of chicken, lamb, and beef and angel hair bolognese. My son settled for chicken strips and fries. Everything came out almost at the same time so we scuffed down the calamari to make space on the table. food was good and huge portions. Definitely bring your appetite. I really wanted dessert but there was no way. I was too full. From hostess, waitress and busser. It was all around friendly service and deliciously huge portions of food. 1
+Such a great place to eat there food is awesome! !! Tammy c... has been are server 3 out of 4 times she is the best and they all work as a team...love this place. .. 1
+Great food! The food is really good but the hookahs suck!! We had to call the waiter over 15 times to fix our hookah and it was very unenjoyable. Maybe I would eat here in the future but I will never smoke here again. 0
+Food is great but the hookah was very disappointing. I have been here a few times and enjoyed the place a lot. After bragging about it to my friends we all decided to go and we were extremely disappointed. The waiter came back maybe 10 times to fix our hookah and every time was worse. We always get the same flavor but this time it was way too strong and sometimes way too lite after just a few min. Of smoking it. It gave us all stomach aches too. Again the food was amazing but not so much the hookah. 0
+From: Kealahornjr@aol.com \nDate posted: 11/25/2013 \nYears at this apartment: 2011 - 2013 \n\n \nMy partner and I lived there for 2 years. I had a cleaning company come in to do detailed cleaning of every inch of the apartment.\nHad the keys turned in with the FOB. When speaking with Nancy, she assured that the deposit would be processed and mailed out within 30 days.\nI was excited to see a letter in the mail from LV Towers. After I opened it up I was upset because to receive a bill for our deposit plus $556!!! So the are literally charging us almost $1600! There were charges for prorated carpet charges for $1156.80.\nExcessive cleaning fee $60. Replacement of damaged shelf under the kitchen sink (there never was a shelf under there!) $20 for damaged rubber floor strip at kitchen entry, that they\nWe're supposed to replace when we moved in. $28 for so called damaged range drip pans that I replaced, because they were not done when I moved in.\nThe only thing I take responsibility for is the pet deposit fee, for when we got a kitten after we moved in.\n\nAll in all-RIPPED OFF! 0
+They were pretty awesome even though they didn't have everything I needed.\n\nFirst off when I called and asked if they had the main item I needed in stock, they went ahead and pulled it for me and held it at customer service. When I got there, there was this really old and confused couple that they were very patiently helping at customer service.\n\nI went and asked one of the sales people in the phone area for help finding a case and eventhough they were sold out of the ones for my phone she was very helpful in directing me where to get some at different places around the city.\n\nWe picked up our item easily and the people were very nice. 1
+Maybe I'm just weird, but I like good sushi. This place is okay...but seriously, it's overpriced compared to other places where you can have GOOD QUALITY sushi in Las Vegas/Henderson. I think they jacked up the prices because it's in Town Square. Town Square my ass, I mean it's only Old Navy a few doors down...not Tiffany's. Oh but Yogurtland is next door, so you can treat yourself to that and make yourself feel better for paying for overpriced fish. 0
+"People give stars on yelp way to easy. \nKabuki is what i find wrong with almost all \""""mall style\"""" restaurants. \nAll decor no substance.\nWe have been here a few time over the year and this was our last. I was hoping it would get better since opening but i feel it is going south.\n\nWe sat at the sushi bar. Drinks arrived with complimentary chilled edamame. Not my favorite so we ordered Garlic edamame and baked mussels. The edamame was oily and overly cooked. the baked mussels were bland at best. We also had a spicy tuna roll and stopped there. The tuna looked washed out, (super light pink in color). It didn't really taste like anything??\n\nAside from the mediocre food is the sushi bar set up. We sat near the center of the bar. The sushi chefs put the menu items on the counter in front of them and the servers from the restaurant lean over the customers (ME) to pick up their order. If I wanted to sit at the service bar I would have. I do not know why they can not have the waiters use the far end of the bar to pick up but i found it so annoying I almost stood up the last time to make a point. My wife and I felt in the way, so we promptly paid and left.\n\nSO many better sushi places" 0
+"I had to accompany my small children to the bathroom. when I returned to my table it was reset and my two to go boxes with about half of our dinner inside was gone. The manager said \"""" sorry, you didn't tell us you're going to the bathroom\"""". manager refused to do anything about it until I demanded a sushi roll to go which he was very reluctant to do even though he threw out $20 worth of my food! Why they couldn't put my food at the hostess stand for a few minutes in case I had left instead of tossing it directly into the trashcan is beyond me." 0
+I've been visiting Kabuki since 2012 and I have enjoyed sampling the menu. Some of my favorites are the mozzarella rolls, the new Tokyo Quesadilla (try them before they're taken off the always changing menu), and mostly the sashimi. They have a superb customer rewards program too, so take advantage of it. 1
+The food was excellent! Service was friendly. The restaurant itself has a welcoming aura and the music is not overwhelming and rather soothing. The food came out in a timely fashion but we did go in early around opening time. They take open table reservation on the site. Another plus side is they do substitute white rice for brown rice!;-) 1
+My girlfriend and I came from Texas to have a visit and had a fancy for olive garden. We go to the one nearest us and the experience was awful. We love olive garden in Texas and didn't expect anything less from home and when we walked in no one greeted us. The couple in front literally had to speak to the host to get their attention and then she noticed us. We sat down and waited about 10 minutes for a drink then about 25 for our food order. The bread sticks were hard and tasted burnt. We got chicken scampi to share and it took about 30 minutes for it to come out. It was very bland and small portioned. People around us are even complain how terrible the service is. All in all a bad experience. 0
+Very nice store and clean. Fast service & the manager Maria very friendly. 1
+Old ass donuts! This place is horrible. Kid at the counter tried to charge $16 for a dozen. There are no prices posted. Old crusty ass donuts smh. Never again. ..never again. 0
+"NEVER AGAIN....\n\nMy husband and I have used Gray Line as a package deal with our Allegiant airline ticket several times now. Each time, we ended up stuck somewhere wondering how we were going to get from A to B. \n\nThis time was the last straw. Our flight was at 2:00pm, so we called 24 hours in advance and they told us to wait at the shuttle station at 11:30. Well, we wait and NOTHING. Mind you, it is cold, windy and a little sprinkly (but mostly horrible winds). We see plenty of Gray Line shuttles doing drop-offs, but no one comes to pick us up. Not to mention, we saw a TON of Showtime, CLS and Bell shuttles - making mental notes to use them next time. \n\nApproximately 11:55, I finally called Gray Line and, after 3 times of calling and being put on hold for what seemed like an eternity, I finally get an answer from someone named Gloria at about 12:15. She claims that a driver already came. He did not! \n\nSo then Gloria says that we can either wait for the 12:30 shuttle, which would get to the airport at 1pm but they couldn't guarantee we would get on our flight by 2pm --- or, we could just take a cab to be safe. Really? How about we could've caught a cab from the get-go and not wasted our time with your company????\n\nNeedless to say, Gloria was not sympathetic, not helpful and really could care less about our situation. She said there was no way for them to reimburse us for the cab, but that we could mail a complaint to their refund office and receive a refund within 30 days. I asked for a supervisor, and Gloria said \""""there's no supervisor here right now.\"""" Wow.... \n\nBy now, it's 12:24pm. We ended up catching the 12:30 shuttle and running for our life to finally get to our gate in time for the 1:30 boarding. We were hungry, tired and officially done with Gray Line shuttle services once and for all. \n\nLooking through all of these reviews, I see that the old \""""The driver already came\"""" line is used often. What a shame! Gray Line has horrible customer service and just plain horrible service, period." 0
+There is ALWAYS a silver lining.\n\nI just want to say first that though Amy P.'s experience wasn't the best, you can always make lemons out if lemonade. \n\nMy bus yesterday had it worse off but ultimately had the best experience of everyone who had taken their buses earlier than me.\n\nWe arrived around 7:30am at the Info Center and the men who instructed us where to go did it in such a nice, humorous and very detailed manner that you couldn't get lost unless you didn't pay attention. After grabbing our wristbands and buying some water we headed out to our bus which acts on a first come, first serve basis. \n\nMy mom and I had decided to take the tour to Grand Canyon's South Rim and were actually the first bus to go. Everything was smooth sailing from our narrator to Hoover Dam to even our stop at Mickey D's. Everything was so pleasant until 2.5 hours into the bus ride.\n\nLemme tell you now that I have always had bad luck follow me, on this particular day it was supposed to rain for a start. \n\nOur bus' computer broke down and had to be re-started; a process which took a little less than an hour yet yielded no results. One backup bus was called which later had to be moved back on it's course so the company sent another bus. The bus was going to arrive in an hour. By the time it arrived we had sat in the bus for 2.5 hours.\n\nEveryone in the bus could have been irate and complained bitterly, but we didn't. The reason? Ryan, our amazing, superb and wonderful bus driver. Our bus driver was so calm, so collected that the mood of everyone in the bus was of great patience. He made our terrible predicament into an enjoyable time. \n\nAfter we switched buses, our hero, Ryan, told us that we were going to make lemons our of lemonade. He didn't lie about that. Sure, some people were not able to make their tours, but the pink jeep and the helicopter tours cancelled all their torus all day due to the bad weather. People who had booked these tours were actually okay with that. Everyone realized that it was the bus that broke down, not the fault of a single man and the company had been punctual to dispatch another bus for us.\n\nWe got to the Grand Canyon and before we reached the first viewpoint he told the bus that since we are the last bus arriving, we get 100% visibility. Apparently the buses before who arrived on time got 0% visibility due to the rain. We got there, it was 70 degrees, sunny and the clouds were clearing over a MAJESTIC scene. It was SO WORTH IT. Everything which had led up to seeing the Grand Canyon- the commentary, the scenery, the bus breaking down; it made finally seeing the Grand Canyon the most worth it sight. \n\nWe were able to see the Grand Canyon at sunset, the most beautiful time of the day and yes, you can't beat seeing it for yourself. \n\nOur ride back consisted of a 4-5 hour journey where pretty much everyone slept aside from the movie time. The only part I didn't like was our replacement driver, Mike who gave Ryan a break half way so he could go home. He should; it was already 12:08am and we arrived at our hotel around 1:30am. Mike was alright, but lacked the humor and patience that Ryan had. (This is probably why he drove the night bus since we're all sleeping.) \n\nIt was a crazy day. Like they say, life is about the journey, not the destination. 1
+Went there to purchase some accessories for my Canon T2i. Several things were out of stock. Some of it was due to the earthquake that recently hit Japan. The salesperson was patient and answered all my questions. I admitted to being new to the hobby and wasn't treated any different unlike some other Yelpers have mentioned. Perhaps I was just lucky? 1
+"They have all my camera needs. The staff is always helpful and knowledgable. There are only so many camera stores in Vegas and this is one of the last authentic places that still exists. The staff is mostly comprised of older individuals and it's always a trip when I go there. The last time I went in, some customers and the staff were having a \""""I'm so old I can remember\"""" contest. This totally made my day. In all seriousness, I would direct anyone who needed camera stuff here, rather than Best Buy or Fry's or something." 1
+I recently attended a class held by B&C (Tropicana location) on how to light portraits using Nikons and only off camera set ups. For the amount of money the company charged I was pleasantly surprised and blown away with what they offered. I'm a Canon user, but the Nikon expert (Paul Van Allen) explained everything in a way anyone could understand. Plus two beautiful, and endlessly patient, models posed for everyone in front of affordable off camera set ups that anyone can assemble in their home.\n\nIf B&C holds future classes in the same professional and easy-to-understand manner, I will definitely continue to attend. 1
+This is the worst Mexican restaurant. Chips were stale, the quality of food is trash so disappointed. El pollo loco is better then this. I recommend the word authentic to be out of there menu. 0
+"You know the saying \""""words can not describe\""""? Well, luckily words can describe the atrocities that are to be found at the Diamond Inn. With the exception of the kitschy pink elephant on the front lawn, the rest of the place is a nightmare. \n\nAfter numerous unsuccessful attempts to find a room elsewhere in town we were relegated to visiting dive hotels and motels and unfortunately for us, there was vacancy at the Diamond Inn.\n\nThe Smell\nThe moldy yet chemically smell in the room was absolutely overwhelming. Not just when you walked in, but hours later.\n\nThe Stickyness\nEvery surface was tacky to the touch. Even though the beds were foul, the floor was even more foul. I wound up sleeping in my sleeping bag on top of the bed and later scrubbed out that sleeping bag at a you-wash-it car wash, and it remains suspect.\n\nSecurity\nThe door did not latch, let alone lock. Much of the door jam was missing and there is much evidence of the door being kicked in (by police? pimps? hobos? who knows!).\n\nThe Bathroom\nCross-reference the section on stickyness. There was no top to the toilet tank AND there was an empty beer bottle in the toilet tank. You can't make this up.\n\nThe Television\nWow. I can't write this without laughing. All of the channels were exactly the same. Turn it to three and you see the same video as you see on six, twenty-two, etc. The audio was a loud hum, no actual audio. Oh, what was on the tv you ask? Why XXX porn, and not just any XXX porn, but a best-of that only showed what I'm going to call the \""""grand finale\"""" for Yelp. You can call it by more raunchy terms. One or two minute clips all complied together. \n\nSummary\nI'm lucky to be alive and disease-free after my stay at the Diamond Inn. It was so bad it was funny. Kind of." 0
+"I had high hopes for this hole in the wall restaurant...well, here it goes. I walked in and the counter attendant immediately started talking to me in Spanish. Likewise for the waitress. Just cuz I'm brown doesn't mean I hablo Espa\u00f1ol! :/ If you can't tell that's a pet peeve of mine.\n\nAnyways, I decided to get my order to-go. I ordered two pupusas. When it was ready, I whipped out my debit card. I was given a dirty look. She asked (less than politely) \""""you don't have $3.80 cash?\"""". Uh no- that's why I have a card in my hand. \""""Our card machine is broken\"""" she says. Mind you, there wasn't anything posted alerting customers to this problem. I asked if there was an ATM nearby. I didn't understand her reply. So we just stared at each other awkardly until I apologized and left. \n\nI didn't get a chance to try the food, but the rude employees and unannounced broken card/debit machine will keep me from coming back. I say again, epic failure!" 0
+Ralph's place is easily the best comic store in Vegas.\n\nHe and his staff are always friendly, caring, know they're stuff and run a wonderfully clean spacious store.\n\nI've been a fan of his store for years and always point people to his place.\n\nGreat deals, great selection, always happy to turn you on to new things. 1
+Very fair price and great explanation of what services offered. I felt very comfortable here, and my Girl's dog is doing great! 1
+Wow! That's the first I thought when I bit into their sandwiches. 1
+"OK, so this was my first visit to ANY Capriotti's and was expecting good things. I order their \""""Capastrami which is a 9\"""" pastrami sandwich served on a roll with Russian dressing and cole slaw. I ask to have the cole slaw served on the side instead of in the sandwich, which they did. It took them a little more than 5 minutes to prepare it. Now I have eaten enough pastrami in my life to know that good pastrami has been salt cured and has a bold spicy, smoke infused flavor. Capriotti's pastrami tasted almost totally bland. Even the saltiness had somehow been leached out of it. The sandwich roll had obviously been microwaved which results in toughening up its natural soft baked texture. The cole slaw was mediocre and not particularly flavorful.\n\nWhat a HUGE disappointment! Overall, this turned out to be one of the 2 worst pastrami sandwiches I've ever been served. I know that Capriotti's has now become another big multi-state franchise chain. I don't know how they managed to achieve that status by serving such a wretched sandwich." 0
+The sandwiches were good. The service was horrible. We placed an order at a location that wasn't this one... The wrong number was given on line. When we went to pick up order here... they made us go to the other restaurant to pick up the order at the other location. What kind of customer service is this??? We are on vacation... we had to get our car out of valet parking and drive to the other place. What was supposed to be a cheap and easy transaction turned into a total hassle. 0
+I've been to this location several times and service has never been very friendly, but today it was spot on. There was a sandwich maker who made two delicious meals but 2 manager-type people as well, who were both very nice and engaging. The place was clean and our lunches were tasty. 1
+I had to deal with this place after a close relative passed and another relative asked we use Davis' services - Davis and many of their staff were unprofessional and of marginal/questionable competency, and the manager and the 'funeral agent' did not have the honor or courage to face me regarding their complete disrespect for me and my family during this difficult time, and address any of my concerns.\n\nNeeding service and assistance for arrangements for my deceased relative during this very difficult time, that required sensitivity, respect and dignity, Davis, their staff and their management offered none of these attributes in their services or interactions.\n\nI would not recommend this place to my fiercest enemy. 0
+I go to this store occasionally to buy some spices which I cannot get in other places. The price here is one of the highest in Las Vegas with low-average quality goods. Be careful to read the bill before you leave, I have been charged of goods I never bought. Personally I wont suggest this store If you are looking for quality items at cheap or moderate price because they don't offer either. 0
+Sadly this place has changed for the worst. I wish I had written a review when I loved this place but now its just disappointing. 0
+I was expecting this store to be those other 99cents store, but actually this store has alot of great stuff!!! This is one of my favorite stores!! I love the stuff they have here and the prices are awesome as well. I definitely recomend to visit this store if you havent yet!! 1
+waited at the table over an hour an a half to get 3 PANCAKES... wasnt the only one. People were leaving left and right, fed up with the service. they werent even busy. i mean i dont know what else to say... just completely flabbergasted.\n\nYOU STAY CLASSY IHOP 0
+Very fair and friendly property management company. They don't nag, but don't let things get out of control. Perfect! :D 1
+1 Star, only because I can't give a minus star.\n\nHORRIBLE COMPANY. They are uncaring and their employees are awful. They are lacking in both empathy and kindness. It is a travesty they dare to manage age restricted communities because they have no business managing communities where older people reside. RMI has no consideration for the challenges older people endure. Snarky, condescending, curt, mean-spirited, thoughtless and just plain rude people. Unprofessional, uncaring, a blight on HOA Management. Like many management companies all they care about is how they can bring money into their company while hurting homeowners in their communities who pay HOA dues that pay for this company's management. Buyer beware to all who have the misfortune to own within an RMI-managed community. And by the way, RMI personnel, some day you will be older with the physical challenges and limitations that accompany aging. Hopefully you will never be subjected to the lack of kindness exhibited by RMI Management. This company is shameful and if you are a BOD looking to hire a management company, do your research!\n\nOut of all the filtered reviews only a couple are positive. Out of 6 published reviews only 1 positive review. Makes you wonder, doesn't it? \n\nLooks like homeowners and renters within RMI managed companies are not very satisfied with the service this company provides. That speaks for itself when the majority of reviews of a company are negative. 0
+We wanted to go to the pasta shop, but when we got there we found it closed -maybe for good. Based on reviews from other Yelpers we decided to try this. Much different ambiance than the pasta shop bur there was a nice waiter who looked like a cross between John waters and Johnny Depp. They had several specials as well as an extensive menus and the waiter said they could make things like fettucine Alfredo. My husband opted for that and I had lobster ravioli. The meals came with salad or soup although you had to pay extra to upgrade to Caesar salad. The salads were great and quite big. The meals were also delicious although the salad plus the entree was too much food. Our total bill was $60 which seemed like a fair price. If your are looking for some place to eat off the strip and the pasta shop is still closed try Sergios. 1
+I HEART SERGIOS\n\nThis is my kind of place, I mean its so LOW KEY. If you are not paying attention, you will miss it. Francisco is always there and knows the definition of SERVICE. Authentic Italian classics all over the menu.... I dont have a favorite dish here. EVERYTHING IS GOOD. However it usually goes down like this...\n\nI walk in, Francisco gives me the BEST greeting, i sit down & a glass of PINOT NOIR follows, and its always full if you know what i mean. I order soup Pasta fagioli or the Italian wedding, whatever feels right that day, then i have a ceaser side salad, then some pasta LIQUINI with Clams is probably what I order the most! \n\nI HEART SERGIOS :) 1
+Okay, I do not hand out one stars very often... Here goes:\n\nFirst I want to say we were a party of 7 and there was a 2 top that was there and a 8 top that already had their food. \n\nFood: Last time I checked there weren't potatoes in Minestrone soup. However my vegetable soup (Minestrone) had decent flavor, not very many vegetables. My husband had the special, Linguine Pescatore (assorted seafood, scallops, shrimp, mussels, calamari)... he ate it all no complaint. My cousin had some Angel Hair Pasta dish, one bite pushed it aside and wouldn't take another bite. What kind of waiter doesn't inquire what is the matter? (she was worried about sending food back) My friend said the meatballs had good flavor. Another said the Veal Parmesan was really salty. \nService: There was a guy, I think he was the Busser, he had a pony-tail. He was very helpful and ran his tail off. We waited a really long time for our food. It did warn us on our menu that the food takes awhile because it's made to order... I get that, but it was longer than I have EVER waited. Our Waiter was not very helpful and only saw him 2 times... he took our order and brought our check. (I will get to that later)\n\nBeverages: House Cabernet at 9.00 a glass... I probably could have bout the case at Costco for that price. Not the most generous pour, then again why would I want more of it. My husband and another gentleman had 6 beers (total) 54.00 before tax and tip. There are no prices on their beer selection. \n\nNow this is where the real issue comes in... \n\nThey do not have a computer, so the writing on the check is really messy. If we didn't try to separate our check ourselves we wouldn't have noticed that they charged us for 8 meals instead of 7. He took the check and counted the meals on the check and then pointed his finger as if a teacher in pre-school counting the 7 of us. I think I can count, he served us, he should know how many of us there was. I am hoping it was an accident. My issue is that he only brought out 7 plates... he didn't even bring us 8. So I am questioning his honesty. Then he deducted the 24.00 for the mistake from the total. I had to ask him to deduct the tip and tax for the meal also. \n\nBottom line, if one of the guys that he gave the check to just slapped down his credit card without looking the waiter could have pocketed another 26.50, besides that 51.00 he got for the tip that was added in. \n\nService was terrible, Most of the food not worth they money. Atmosphere was super quite and dreary. I found this place on Yelp, I am very disappointed fellow Yelpers!!!! 0
+Best veal osso buco I've had outside of Italy!! 1
+Amazing Italian. Very pretty place hidden from tourists. A local spot and hidden gem. 1
+Super nice staff, easy aces to the Strip and really good car choices. I got a Buick Enclave (haha) and it was lux. No line either... Recommended. 1
+Yeah, seriously, the busses that get you from the airport to the rental car center are dramatically under provisioned. BAD EXPERIENCE.\n\nThe cars at Avis are typically dirty but at least reservations are honored. 0
+"1st We used Living Social \n2nd When we walked in the door, its smelled like stinky old carpet 4/29/13\n3rd The waitress was Bad (Got wine and no bread, waited 20 min. No Bread? Said to the waitress: \""""Hey where is the bread?\"""" Waitress:\"""" Opps haha Im sorry I forgot\"""" ..There was 2 other customers in the place? \n4th Food was maybe 31/2 stars, Im being generous with my stars.....\nI wont go back...." 0
+Lady working there was rude and lacked knowledge of her products. 0
+I never would have picked this. However, I had a dinner to attend with my coworkers and asked my hunny where he wanted me to stop to get him some food on my way home. \n\nPet Peeve #1: The girl never told me my total. After she asked me for my payment, I still had to ask her my total. She told me $16.00 and ran my card. I asked for an itemized receipt and never got one. Oops, too late. Something fishy is what I think.\n\nPet Peeve #2: I ordered a cheese quesadilla for my son. I asked if they put anything extra on it. Was told no. Needless to say, I wound up with onions on my quesadilla. My year and half son was not happy and did not eat it to say the least. The quesadilla was very cheesy, too cheesy almost and was very, very greasy. It oozed with more grease than cheese. Thank goodness my son wouldn't eat it, I am sure it would have gave him an upset tummy.\n\nPet Peeve #3: Too long of a wait in the drive thru. Sure, me being in a rush to get home to get ready for my dinner was making me impatient but when you go through any drive thru you always expect speedy or speedier service. I did not get that.\n\nIn addition to the quesadilla, I ordered a chicken burrito was just okay per the man. And I also ordered a carne asada super nacho. Nothing was super about it and I mean nothing. The meat was tough, chewy and bland. And well I didn't make it past that. No thanks.\n\nAll these 4 and 5 stars have to be some drunk posts or drunk eats because a sober mind would not enjoy these foods. 0
+Felipito's I write this with a heavy heart. For we had many good meals together. Lately though, you have not had your heart in it. My food has not been what I ordered, or if it was almost right, you still managed to mess it up.\n\nIt would appear there were some serious changes with how this place was run in the last year or so. My last few visits left me with many-a-wrong orders and disappointing food.\n\nLast night was the last time I will order anything but rolled tacos from you. The 'cheese enchiladas' were nothing more than shredded cheese wrapped in a tortilla with some red sauce poured on top, hidden beneath a salad worth of shredded lettuce. When I order an enchilada, i do expect the cheese to be melted. Call me crazy, I just do.\n\nThe crunchy chicken taco that used to be the subject of many cravings has been ripped away from me as well. The shells used now seem like they come from a box and by the time I could make it home, just a short drive up Tropicana, the taco that was already broke was so soggy it just disintegrated as soon as I attempted to pick it up. My heart was so broken, I could not bear to put Humpty back together, just to consume that broken mess.\n\nIf you can get the good food back that I grew to love from your drive through, I would love to eat there again. Until then, looks like I am back on the market. Any taco shops that have a delicious crunchy taco and enchiladas with melted cheese, hit me up, I'm available. 0
+"I go to the Crown & Anchor whenever I'm in the mood for some chicken fingers (\""""Chickens don't have fingers!\"""") and homemade curry sauce in which to dip them. Yum.\n\nThe place is dark, which I prefer. They do, indeed, have bangers 'n mash on the menu, as well as a Scotch egg (a hardboiled egg wrapped in lightly spiced sausage) and a steak 'n kidney pie. If you're hankerin' for the fare of the lovely UK, then this is where you should go. \n\nThere's only one bit o' beef I got with this place. Due to some sort of ... something ... on their liquor license, you can not order hard likkah at the bar. You have to be seated in the dining area, you have to at least order a plate of fries, and you must have your server bring you said likkah. Kind of a bummer when you've been sitting at the bar with a group of your buddies, and someone has the grand idea of ordering a round of car bombs. Everyone has to get up, go to a table, order some food, wait for the server to bring you your shots ... kind of ruins that whole spur of the moment, \""""Let's do a shot!\"""" thing.\n\nThey do, however, also have sticky toffee pudding.\n\nSo, basically, go for the food and the beer, but do your drinking elsewhere." 1
+This pub is a Vegas classic. I remember my dad telling me stories when he attended UNLV, and now I have found myself creating my own memories here. Don't come for the food, come here for the drinks. They have so many beers on tap, they have made it into a game. If you decide you want to keep coming back (because you won't finish all in one sitting) then ask for a beer card. There are approximately thirty beers on the card, and you get a stamp for every one you try. The only stipulation is that you cannot try a beer twice. It has to be thirty different beers. I made the mistake of mixing light ales with dark lagers with who knows what else one night to try to fill up my card, and it ended in, well, a mess, if you will. Anyway, it is such a fun place to be (we chose Tuesday nights for our weekly get together) and after dining hours settle, it gets a bit louder, and livelier. Crown and Anchor is the best place around UNLV for groups to get together in a casual atmosphere for fun conversations and drinking. Be careful though. You can get tipsy pretty fast, and nobody wants an accident to happen. We always designate a driver (which always seems to be the party pooper since they cant join in on the debauchery, hehe) and the police always seem to be about. Crown and Anchor is so much fun, but have good fun, be safe!\n\nRecommended drink: The beers on the card. Have your server recommend an order, don't just choose or you will end up in the bathroom all night!\n\nRecommended company: Because it is loud and filled with students, I suggest bringing your own group of loud students to add to the mix! 1
+I was expecting something out of Austin Powers but felt like I could have been at a bar at a beach in San Diego. I was there on a Friday night and it was busy but not butts to nuts like you'd find at a place on the strip. The beer is a little pricey. $5.50 for a Newcastle, but this is Vegas.\n\nParking is a little cramped but I got lucky and got a good spot just as another guy pulled out. They had a dj playing songs off an apple laptop and he was playing a good mix of stuff. Made me feel like I was back in college when he put on Crazytown. When you're here, check out the upstairs area where you can kick back with some pool. Another interesting note about the Crown and Anchor is the it's the hangout of choice for boxer Ricky Hatton when he fights in Vegas. 1
+i was here last night, not to count the numerous previous visits. this is my friend's favorite pub! and it is my #2 pub for there delicious food. they got awesome apple cobblers, and cottage pie is my favorite dish here. they got chimay on tab which is one of my favorite beer. everytime i go to this pub i get a kick out of it. there are times like on the weekends where it will take a while for services but still the staff here is very friendly. :) i'll definitely be back! 1
+I know this is probably heresy but I have one word to sum up the crown and anchor: Meh.\n\nI think to enjoy this place you need to be A) in college and B) have never been to any other pub. Ever.\n\nFirst off, I expect a pub to serve more than just beer and wine at the bar. To get hard alcohol (ie. Whiskey in my case) you have to sit in the dining area and order food. Someone cheaped out on a real liquor license and just doesn't care at this point.\n\nSecond, the fish + chips I've tried twice here and its completely lackluster. Not worth the hype. It tastes frozen. The chips were mealy, both times. Very middle of the road. Maybe they had a better chef or food distributor a while back when it got voted #1 in Vegas, but there's far better elsewhere.\n\nThe jukebox was a little bit crap too. I heard the Police greatest hits for a little too long. Then it was followed by 1990's euro trash techno. Very blah.\n\nOn the upside: great atmosphere, great room, nice pool tables. If you're a major beer drinker, then you'll love it. The whiskey drinker in me was disappointed by their liquor policy. 0
+Beer! It's my favorite, and Crown & Anchor has a great selection. Having British grandparents, and a father and uncle who grew up in England, a place like this just feels right. Fish and Chips are tasty, as well as Cornish pasties! But I love the giant Yorkshire pudding! We always had Yorkshire for our Sunday roast beef dinners, and this one taste just like the family recipe. I love the layout, and the outdoor seating option, but I prefer sitting in the bar, near the dart boards, where I can find soccer or rugby on one of the tvs! Its a great place to gather :) 1
+I had to give 2 stars based on my latest experience. 3 of us stopped by for Saturday morning breakfast at 9:30am today and encountered a lady bartender who could not have been more rude. The bar/pub had 7 customers - four at two tables and three at bar. We waited for five minutes to be seated (per the sign) and when she didn't acknowledge us, I asked if we could grab one of the 8-10 empty tables. She asked us to wait and went on doing paperwork and tidying up behind the bar. After another 5 minutes we decided to leave. C&A needs to talk to their staff or get friendlier people.\n\nI gave two stars because I remember how good the food used to be! 0
+I went there on Friday 10-11-13 around 5 PM. No one was there to greet and seat. When we finally were seated, we waited a long time just to get a drink. Then noticed that a part outside was getting all the attention. You know how that goes, larger parties, larger tips!!!! So after waiting nearly 15 minutes for anyone to even come and take our order we left. This was the worst service I ever experienced, anywhere. And it wasn't like it was busy or anything. That should have been a hint right there. And the menu selection was pretty limited as well. What British Pub doesn't even have Shepherds Pie for crying out loud. Don't waste your time. 0
+My experience with the King and I restaurant was disappointing all around. On a Tuesday night, my two entrees and one side took an hour and a half to get to my house, even though the estimated delivery time for my order was 50 minutes. Once the food arrived, I was further disappointed that I was brought egg rolls instead of spring rolls. I hate egg rolls. I would not recommend this restaurant. 0
+"If you really, really, really need to organize a group Karaoke session in Las Vegas, can't find another place to host it and your own home will not do, Xo Karaoke Room can service your needs. However, be prepared for a very spartan, very weird and very alcohol-free evening.\n\nWhen you get to this place be prepared to have some initial trepidation about going in because the whole place has black-out windows similar to what you see at \""""massage\"""" parlors. I was half wondering if we were going to get mugged going into this place.\n\nUpon entry you will probably go from scared to underwhelmed as it kind of looks like a vet office inside. There is pretty much no attention to anything resembling feng shui, aesthetics or interior design in this place - it's 100% functional. The private rooms basically have the Standard Issue Korean Karaoke box + mic, a TV, a table and a wrap around sofa. That's it. The song selection is also standard for those boxes - I love how \""""Perfect Day\"""" by Lou Reed is always included and I always make sure to select it because the delta between the miserable domestic ennui in that song and the youthful melodrama of the Korean music videos is always L-O-L to me (probably only to me but hey, if you're going to make me endure the soulless, mind-numbing blight on our culture that is Katy Perry you're going to get some freakin' ice cold existentialism in return!) \n\nI had some Soju which was basically very sweet Sprite with about 0,01% alcohol content. Seriously, I went through two bottles of it and didn't feel anything approximating a buzz (although I did start to have a sour stomach from all the high fructose corn syrup in those drinks!)\n\nNot recommended unless you're having a Karaoke emergency in which case set your expectations for uhhhhhhhh." 0
+Blah... I really don't know why I keep going to Panda. Maybe its my undying love for chinese food? Maybe its because its quick and convenient? Maybe I'm crazy?\n\nStill yet to have anything more than an average experience at any Panda Express location yet I keep going. But I need to feed my cravings for chinese food in between jobs and this is the quickest and easiest way to do that without dropping too much money on the strip.\n\nFood never seems to be hot and its average tasting at best. Yesterday I had the usual 2 item combo. This time I ordered chow mein as my side, chicken and green beans as option 1 and beef and broccoli as option 2. The chicken and green beans was flavorful but not hot enough. The beef was good but the broccoli was terrible.\n\nPluses for this location are its easily accessible and right across the street from Mandalay Bay. Its clean and the lady behind the counter was nice and gave me good size portions. Plenty of seating indoors and out.\n\nWish I could say I wouldn't go back but sometimes you do what you have to do. Chinese food why do I love you so much?! 0
+"Worst Panda I have ever been to!\n\nWorst staff and management of any fast food restaurant ever! (I am just too lazy to call corporate and complain, but they just have no clue what they are doing.)\n\nFirst, up charge on everything. Felt like a typical Vegas scam - but all of the food was an additional fee. Then, soda machine was out, informed staff and was told they would fix it. I sat, I waited, I sat, I waited, I sat, I asked, then waited some more. Then eventually the \""""manager\"""" came out. I assume she was the manager, she had no name tag on, but she was wearing a different color tee-shirt. She said, oh, nothing is wrong with them, we checked it ten minutes ago. ???? What was I waiting for. I asked for a refund of my soda - she did, minus the tax ... she said oh, that is only $.02 - actually, I think it was $.12 - but not the point. Don't you refund it by entering it in the register? Strange ... and then, I commented my food was ice cold at this point. Told her I did not want any of it, she offered to bring over fresh food. Few minutes later, she brought me half of the order, and I waited another 10 minutes for the rest. \n\nTime for a training class in customer service 101." 0
+Am I not in tune with what Wolfgang Puck restaurants have to offer? This is the second W Puck restaurant I've tried. First was Spago, which I was not impressed with at all but that's another review for another day! \nBack to Lupo; I truly am NOT impressed with this place. A couple we were with in Vegas suggested we eat there. Being that I've never tried this, of course I was all for trying something new! The couple raved about this place so that got me even more excited! \nAfter ordering, it took FOREVER to get our food. Mind you that it was not even a busy night for this restaurant (go figure!). I finally get my food and again I was disappointed. It was definitely something I would NOT go back for. The food was below average and none of my party enjoyed it. Even the couple that raved about this place claims that they must have changed their executive chef. Whatever it was, it wasn't worth the money spent. 0
+"Wow! one of the best italian restaurants I've been to in Vegas.\n\nFirst of all, I must say the service here is GREAT! The servers made sure you had everything you needed. Even though it was a busy night, the servers did not disappoint.\n\nThe food was delicious! I really recommend the \""""Scialatielli Ai Quattro Passi\"""" pasta. It's a thick pasta, kinda like really fat spaghetti with a bolognese red sauce. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was tossed and combined with the pasta perfectly. The portions was huge and was definitely sharable.\n\nThe grilled pork chop and honey glazed belly was very good also. They usually cook the pork chop to medium, which is a little rare for my taste. I would ask for medium well or well. This dish could be a tad sweet with the glaze and the apple marmalade. But overall, the flavors combine nicely with the saltiness of the chop and the sweetness of the glaze. The chop can be a on the fatty side so beware.\n\nThe \""""Salsiccia & Broccoli\"""" pizza was on the bland side. The home made sausage had a mild flavor which didn't work too well with the pizza. The Rapini/Broccoli was more bitter than I expected. This was the only disappointment, though I'm sure the other pizzas have potential to be yummy. \n\nIf you still have room for dessert, you must have the Tiramisu. I usually don't like tiramisu made with lady fingers because it's usually dry. But this was one of the better tiramisu's I've had. It had the right amount of coffee flavor, richness from the cheese, and sweetness from the chocolate glaze.\n\nOverall, this was VERY pleasant meal and can't wait to come back." 1
+I thought the food and service here was splendid! We had sea bass and lamb chops. The olive tapenade and homemade breadsticks were a nice accompaniment to our meal. I actually had to use my phone to google some of the menu items, who knew that sea bass is also called Branzini? \n\nThe food was delicious I just wished we had a more private seating arrangement. The ambiance of our seating was lousy, as there was a table with young children nearby (for 8 pm Saturday dinner), and loud party girls chanting over shots at the nearby bar rail. Also we were seated next to a corner so lots of people were hurrying around. Despite that, the service was great and the food was thoroughly enjoyed. 1
+Really disappointed in this place. Was here for a business dinner so we were in back in the private dining room. It was a fixed menu so perhaps that influences my review but there was nothing in the meal that had any flavour. I typically expect when going to a decent place that there is some taste to the food so that I don't have to get my flavour via salt and pepper but sadly that was not the case here. While the service was great and very prompt the meals themselves were very dull and uninspired. Perhaps it was just an off night but others at my table also felt the same way. With so many good places to eat in Vegas not sure I'll give this one a second chance. 0
+"If you look for the salads on the menu, there are none listed. But rest assured, they do have a few. Let's focus on the Caesar for a minute shall we? Pretty standard, right? I may be wrong, but are chili flakes standard on a Caesar? Should I have known to ask for no chili flakes? I'd expect to ask for no anchovies or croutons or parmesan (gasp, I would NEVER), but \""""hold the chili flakes?\"""" Um. NO. Sorry. I've said it before and I'll say it again, pepper of ANY kind on ANY salad should be left to the discretion of the person consuming it. And if it's a go, it should be done to taste--their taste, not the chefs. That is NOT the case at Lupo. So on the off chance that I'm not in the majority, please ask them to hold the chili flakes on the caesar. I stand firm on the fact that not everyone has a taste for pepper and because of this, Lupo will only be getting 2 stars. I'm giving an extra for the ambience (Vegas, people-watching, etc). And in case you were wondering--yes, I asked the waitress what was wrong with the salad and it was her who pointed out the chili flakes. I told her it was inedible and she shrugged and said \""""sorry, that's how they prepare it here.\"""" She then took the full, uneaten plate away, charging me for every single uneaten piece of green and flake. UGH!!\n\nBut the filet was good...." 0
+The service was excellent. My butterfly pork chop was excellent. Everyone had a great time. Dinner table mates had spaghetti meatballs and they were excellent Great dinner service. 1
+I would never buy clothes here but I did try to bring 25 new jerseys here and they said they couldnt take them because they would just get stolen. I paid $100 each and they offered $0. They have one knock-off for $35 on the rack. Not my cup of tea. 0
+I took in a large garbage bag full of clothes and brand new skiing outfit. They didn't purchase anything. The majority of the stuff I took in was in good conditon, classic style, and name brand stuff. I even had a dress with the tags still attached. I asked why they didn't buy anything and the buyer in training said that the condition they were in and the style wasn't what they were looking for. I saw some of the clothes they did have and it was in worse condition than my stuff. 0
+When purchasing clothes, this place is a virtual haven for great finds, but I would not sell my used clothes here. I came here with a friend when she was cleaning out her closet. For three big bags, containing big name clothes and shoes, she received a meager amount of money. Yet then they turn around and charge three or four times as much for it. It is not because they sell it for a ridiculous price, the atrocity comes from how much they give for good quality items. It is better to just donate your clothes to a charity that gives it straight to the people. That way you can rake in some good karma.\n\nAlthough I do not condone selling here, I am a fan of shopping here. There is nothing more rewarding that to find the perfect pair of vintage jeans for less than ten bucks, or a chunky cardigan in an obscure color. I know that my advice does not add up. Without people selling to this place then how would I be able to buy? Good thing not everyone heeds my advice, if they did, I would be looking to go into politics or becoming a cult leader. It is better, for the world, that not everyone follow my lead. Sometimes my own friends regret following me. 1
+"\""""buy, sell, trade...\""""\n\n i always thought that buffalo exchange was where everyone gets there really trendy vintage clothes, which is what it is. but having to pay as much as you would if you were to go to a hole in the wall clothing store, isn't what you're asking for when going to a thrift/ \""""hand-me-down\"""" store. \n\ni went in intention to sell, i brought two bags. 1 garbage bag full jackets, dresses, and jeans, etc. and 1 garbage bag of fairly worn shoes. i waited an hour for them to check the 2 bags, only for them to take about 9 items. from what i remember.. they took an obey wallet, levi jeans, lace dress, 2 floral print dresses, members only jacket, olive green jacket, & a grey sequence top. it would have to be in good condition for potential buyers, because i remember hearing the employees fighting over a button missing or shoes being way worn out when in actuality they were only worn once. \n\nthis review is mainly targeting to what i feel the styles of what they are looking for to buy... i truly feel that the clothes they are looking for are not garage-sale item clothing (of course), but more of the lines of vintage hip-hop/ sportswear & urban outfitters style. looking thru the racks of clothes, i noticed a lot of florals, prints, vintage sports wear, etc. \n\nof the 9 items that they took from me, they decide what they can sell that particular item for and if you chose to get cash back, you would receive 35% of what they can sell that item for. and if you agree to do a trade, you receive 50% of what they can sell that item for. the gentleman that was selling 1 pair of guess jeans received about $9 for 1 pair of GUESS jeans. they bought a vintage lacoste sweater (that i outgrew) from me that i only paid $3 for at savers, and when they were pricing the sweater, they were going to sell it for $25? i definitely have to agree with other reviews that they OVERprice items when people are obviously are getting rid of them." 0
+"This place has an identity problem. The should not pretend to be a \""""vintage\"""" clothing store because they are not. Their idea of vintage is a one year old pair of True Religion jeans. I brought in some really cool actual vintage 1960's and 1970's coats and a beautiful old wool suit to sell them The twelve year old behind the counter looked at them for about 30 seconds and said \""""no thanks\"""". I asked her if she knew of any \""""vintage\"""" clothing stores in the area, not getting the dig she said, \"""" I think there are some downtown on Main st.\"""". I happened to spot another place further south on Maryland pkwy called Mustang Xchange at 4800 s. Maryland pkwy. I brought my items in and the girl there informed me the owners were not in but she looked at my items an told me the owner would definitely be interested in them and asked me to bring them back in. Buffalo Exchange needs to eliminate the \""""vintage\"""" in their description and get a location in the mall because thats really where they want to be. Stop pretending to be something you are not. If you want to see a cool little place go to Mustang Xchange instead." 0
+I've shopped Buffalo Exchange in Colorado and California and this location was a big disappointment. The clothes seemed overpriced and the store was poorly organized. Geez not even a sale rack at this store. 0
+For buying used clothes, this is an ok place with decent prices. I actually think it's a little overpriced for used stuff, but I've never purchased anything from here.\n\nHowever, I have sold clothes here over the years, and it seems like they are getting super picky and stingy about what they are choosing to buy now. Plus, the percentage you get back is very little ( I believe it's 35% of what they'll sell it for). I've brought in some really cute, unworn clothes to this store on my last two or three visits, but they denied everything. Sometimes I don't understand why because I've seen some hideous stuff here before. I guess it just depends on the buyer you get. \n\nThey do tend to take more designer labels, but you'll never get your money's worth by selling them here. I tried to sell my Guess pumps here, and they were in perfect condition and only worn once. Guess how much they offered me for them? $5.80 -_-.\n\nI don't think I'll be coming back here anymore, but I will recommend this place to anyone who wants clean out their closets or to anyone who likes to go thrift shopping. I'd only go with selling cheaper, trendy stuff like Forever 21 and Urban Outfitter brands. I wouldn't recommend anyone to sell their designer items here because you'll just get ripped off. 0
+Picky buyers, not a huge selection, and because this is not in a good neighborhood, homeless people have been known to wander in and ask for money. Other locations definitely offer cleaner stores in better areas. 0
+I decided to do a little fall cleaning and clear my closet of the tons of clothing I don't wear. Most of it is little to lightly worn, things I bought out of impulse or that simply didn't fit right. Instead of giving it away like I usually do, I thought I'd try out trading it/selling it. Buffalo exchange has such a cool reputation here in Vegas so I called there to get info. They told me they were taking winter/fall clothes, jeans, Halloween costumes and would consider dresses and tanks even though it's not the season. \nSo I emptied out a majority of my closet, I'm talking at least 50%. Figured I would start the season with some new stuff and get more space. \nI get to the store, look around and found literally 5 things I liked. A cool, vintage peacoat, and a few pairs of jeans. Then I bring in my 2 massive plastic storage containers full of clothing. The girl looked through all of my items and said she didn't want any of them. Not one. A lot of the stuff was brand new, never worn, still with tags on them. I had express jeans, lucky jeans, Levi's, a leather coat, cute Vegas dresses, even a brand new hot topic tutu for the Halloween costumes they said they'd be buying many of! \nThe kicker is, most of their clothing.. I wouldn't buy. Ripped, tacky, outdated. I found some gems that I loved, that I still purchased. But what a waste of my time. I'm not sure what their criteria is for clothing, but there's a much nicer consignment store on Flamingo called Trend Traders that I went to after that bought many of my items. And their store was much nicer with many nicer options if you want to purchase. 0
+This location is actually closed now. \n\nWhen I went, I brought in 2 huge bags of clothes which included New French connection heels, some vintage Ben Sherman, etc. Everything I brought is was in good condition. After looking through everything for 15 minutes, they told me they had no use for any of these things. Really? Ben Sherman? Their loss, so I sold them on eBay and made some good money. No point of returning. Selection in this store looked like a goodwill on a bad day for triple their price. 0
+I went to the free zone with my girlfriend for a drag show. The drag show was not bad, but the bartenders gave me nasty looks. I would have stayed if I felt welcome but I did not. It was sad because i was hoping for a good time. 0
+Been going for over 10 years and thrown out after talking with the former owner's son and security letting them know to look at their cameras (eyes in the sky) to prove that I was not guilty of what I was accused because the bathroom attendant, who wasn't even watching us, said she witnessed it. I'd bet on the cameras any day. If you want a fair party with no female jealousy drama do NOT go here. Better at Piranha across the street. Sorry you have to pay if you're not local but you WILL NOT get thrown out without a proper discussion of the situation. Oh and there is Gypsy too if you are a lover of the hip hop genre...that's Piranha across the street from the Freezone. \nhttp://www.piranhavegas.com/ Click that link to find out the address, etc. 0
+"I've been coming to this restaurant since 2008- I can say I've never had a bad experience or meal. The food has always been consistently delicious, warm, and savory. My nana was Cuban and the food here brings it pretty close to her home cooked meals. The service has always been friendly and the restaurant well kept with a very inviting decor. I've recommended and brought many friends and relatives here and they have all agreed that compared to Versailles or other Cuban restaurants we have been too this is by far the Best. \n\nEven my Cuban friends have loved the experience and food here. Today I was back in Vegas and as is usual for me I went in for lunch with a friend who had never had Cuban food. She LOVED IT! The croquetas were delicious, as was my Picadillo (as usual) and the Salmon was exquisite. \n\nWhen we finished our meal we asked we could we go to catch a cab back to the Treasure Island, the waitress offered to call for one. After waiting no more than 5 minutes the owner Sergio- came out to try to flag one down. Since no one was stopping he then went back into the restaurant, grabbed his keys and told us: \""""follow me ladies I will drive you.\"""" NOW THAT'S CUSTOMER SERVICE! \n\nThank you Sergio for your kindly driving us back to our hotel. We will definitely remain loyal patrons of your restaurant! Love, Angelica & DeeDee" 1
+Never had a bad experience here. Great food, nice people who work there, casual atmosphere, good prices. If you get a gyro bowl, you can eat half and save half for later. The garlic chicken sandwich is SO garlicy, it's great. I come here weekly! 1
+fresh home made food.\nvery rich flavors.\nlove it 1
+"This place is mediocre at best! I deliberately and extensively researched for affordable, quality Greek food in the Las Vegas area, and I was led to believe (by reading yelp!) that Stephano's would be worth trying *** n o t ! *** When i arrived at lunchtime, there were only two other customers in this place, which is across from the UNLV student center. THAT should have been a warning! I ordered my favorite dishes to go: spanakopita (spinach pie) and hummus. When I eagerly took the takeout bag to my car, the smell of the food teased me too much, so I gave in to my temptation to sample the food before leaving the parking lot. I'm so glad I did, because the spanakopita (hailed as their \""""signature\"""" dish) tasted awful. it seemed as though it had been baked, then sat out for a day or so, then deed-fried, then microwaved before serving it to me. In short, what they served me was more like a Greek hockey puck than a delicious, crispy, buttery delight. \n\nEven worse, when I returned to the store to demand a refund, the cashier laughed and told me he didn't know how to process a refund! (huh??). He insisted I wait for the manager to return (from where, i have no idea). Like a fool, i did wait, and wait, and wait...until I spotted a tip jar on the counter and told the cashier to just give me a cash refund from the jar, so I could be on my way.\n\nBottom line...there wasn't one person in this place who seemed to know what they were doing or seemed to care about what they were doing....and they even admitted that they don't even eat the food served there! What's that all about?? \n\nToo bad I can't reduce it's yelp score to zero!" 0
+Falafel was outstanding. Whatever you order (I love the kababs), order some on the side. The tahini will even come in handy with the chicken.\nHummus is good - but not amazing. Needs to be a tad more creamy. That's my only teenie complaint.\nMy only real issue: the table buzzer scares the crap out of me every time it goes off!\nEnjoy... 1
+First off there are very few restaurants near UNLV that are adequate for lunch and Stephano's is one of the few. \n\nToday, I ordered the gyros plate. It comes with hummus, a tomato salad, and one extra pita bread. The gyros is something special, the meat is charred which is very different from the one dimensional gyros that I have had at many Greek establishments. \n\nI left completely satisfied and will continue to come here for the comfortable atmosphere, solid food, and friendly employees. 1
+If crappy is cool than why aren't 3rd World countries flooded with hipsters?, I went to this spot because a band I liked was playing (smile empty soul) The plaza it's located in is shady. They took the name and literally applied it. The crowd that night was a mix of hipster douche, along with frat boy mc douchenstein . There's a pretty cute bartender among the gargoyles. Drinks are fairly cheap service was kinda slow even though they weren't busy. It's a relatively small space so when it gets crowded it's kinda shoulder to shoulder. The PA system was pretty good. The set changes were pretty quick. I probably wouldn't frequent this joint unless there was an event i really admired going on. 0
+I came to this auto service thinking they were dependable and cheaper having so many branches in the city. Wrong. They quoted me $100 which my dealership would have charged. I assumed since I am the only customer there that it would be quick since I am going out of town right after this last task of changing my oil. They took 45 minutes to take my car in the back then take another 45 minutes to tell me they don't have the air filter in stock so they have to get it at my dealership. I have already told them I am going out of town and that I am in a rush but they weren't concerned about that. I said I would just get the oil change done at my dealership since the price isn't different and the simple fact it would take longer now. They said they drained the oil out so I couldn't drive it and that I was stuck. What kind of mechanic dissembles a car before checking on tools/stock? They just wanted my money and weren't going to let me leave without it. I was upset and asked why it took them over an hour and half to communicate anything to me and now leave me stranded. They didn't have any answers for me except that someone is on their way to get the air filter. I wait another hour now over 3 hours. I ask what the status is and they weren't concerned with making me feel better about this situation just satisfied that I have to pay them. Finally almost 4 hours later the car is done and I still had to pay $100. They even smirked stating they could have charged me more. Do not EVER go here, they have a teenager working the front desk and a bitter Asian lady dodging all customers letting the kid take care of everything. Disgusting. 0
+Stake Out is, by far, my favorite bar in town! First off, know this is a neighborhood bar, so don't expect a DJ or a dance floor. I have been going there for years because of three things: atmosphere, quality, and price. \n\nThe atmosphere at Stake Out is fantastic. Everyone I have met there is willing to socialize with their groups, as well as the strangers around them. The bartender, Gia, will make anything you want and is always up for a challenge. There is a waitress there, Summer, who is not only hilarious, but has a very warm personality. She tries to get to know her clients and make everyone feel right at home. Jim, the owner, takes pride in Stake Out. He comes in every night and can always been seen helping out behind the bar or serving the patrons. Quality guy for sure. The old time pictures and Christmas lights also add charm and uniqueness to the venue that gives it a very homey feeling. \n\nMy friends and I have never eaten a bad meal. Everything we order comes out quickly and tasting great. I would definitely suggest getting a cheese stake, it's definitely what they are known for.\n\nFinally, Stake Out offers some of the best prices in town! It's not many places that you can get a cheese stake with fries for around $8, and a pitcher of beer for around $10. \n\nOverall, I've probably been to about 20 bars in this city, but none of them come close to Stake Out! I highly recommend giving it a shot! 1
+The only thing this Von's has going for it is that it was on my way back from grubbin' at In-N-Out across the street. I've never had to pass through a turn-style to get into a grocery store - what exactly is that about? I understand the neighborhood is a bit on the sketchy side, but I've also never seen an entire aisle locked with gates - you need to have an employee unlock the gate if you need anything in the personal care aisle. Maybe this shouldn't be held against the store in general, but it gives me a weird vibe. \n\nWhile I was checking out, the cashier initiated a conversation about the economy and recession, making comments that not everybody can afford groceries anymore and how her personal financial troubles caused her home to lose value, etc. She seemed very angry. While I can definitely sympathize, it made me totally uncomfortable. 0
+Needed some insurance for the purchase of a second home.. Anthony in this office did a great job getting me a quote and putting the package together when we closed. Timely response and good service. Only 4 stars because I don't want them to get too cocky. :) Highly recommended! 1
+This is a place that is always good for lunch. I also must say it is a perfect venue for a nice event. 1
+"Is this my first bad review? Oh no. I was hoping that throughout my entire Yelp Career that I wouldn't experience a place I haven't liked. But the time has come my friends and it has hit like a hurricane.\n\nI came here after a long day of studying. All I wanted some crazy bread. I had a coupon that said I could get them for $1.99 and I went there with the intention. I walked in, it look moderately busy. It was a Saturday night and weekends are usually the prime time for pizza consumption. I didn't even want pizza. \n\nI walked in and I wasn't greeted with a smile. As a matter of fact, I was greeted at all. I stood there while the cashier was just standing around. I finally built the confidence to say hello. I let out a nice sounding \""""hello,\"""" well I think it was nice. The cashier was uninterested and basically asked me what I would like to order like it was a burden. I felt the awkwardness and told her my order, she obliged and took my payment with so much enthusiasm, that is sarcasm by the way. She basically threw my crazy bread and sauce into the bag and handed me it without even giving me much eye contact. I left without a word and moved on.\n\nAt least the crazy bread was good.\n\nBut that's it." 0
+Took forever for my chicken noodle to come, my husband had to get it himself. It was just sitting in the counter and when I tried it i was cold...IM SO MAD RIGHT NOW NEVER COMING BACK YO THIS PLACE EVER..oh yeah the last time I ordered something to go here my husband almost died from choking because there was like a bone or a toothpick in his Santa Fe chicken 0
+"Went to this restaurant because my brother saw a lot of \""""Recession Special\"""" ads on billboards and since he was craving for Indian food, we ended up going there for his birthday brunch. Presentation was good, portions were on the \""""smaller\"""" side but then again, majority of Indian food comes that size! We had the Lamb Kurma, Tandori Chicken, and several folks in my party had the \""""all-you-can-eat\"""". The place was PACKED for a Saturday afternoon -- and there was only 1 poor waiter running around pouring water, taking orders, cleaning tables,... and he was probably the cook too 'cause we waited and waited and waited for our food. Not being too \""""graphic\"""", hours after brunch, I wasn't feeling too great. Later that day when I told my brother, he said, \""""Oh,... I forgot to tell you that last week when we tried to come for lunch, the Health Department shut it down due to some \""""pipes issues\"""", supposedly.\"""" Nice.... bro!!! Happy *@$#(*@(*#( Bday! :-/" 0
+Lunch buffet is awesome. A good variety of Indian favorites and they bring out fresh naan. On top of that students get a discount (for lunch and dinner)! 1
+Absolutely tasty!!! This place is one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to. There mixture of Indian, Tibetan and Nepal is a refreshing blend. The first time I went there I asked for paneer pakora which wasn't on the menu and the owner went to the kitchen and made me up a plate which tasted amazing. They have lots of beers from India and alot of lassi drinks. Just to prove my taste buds are on the level I recently brought a friend who's wife is from India and she said very tasty and top notch. Well worth it. Nice atmosphere as well. 1
+This is a nice little Indian Restaurant not far from the Strip. The decor is hip, the workers are polite, and the lunch buffet is delicious. The price is $9.99 and they usually have a good variety of indian dishes. If they have Tikka Masala, it is usually watered down... but everthing else is good, especially the Chicken Pakora. I like the salad area, where they have some nice chutneys. The nan is good, but they don't always ask if you want more.....and sometimes they get busy and don't refill your water... and if you have a burn going..... that could be dangerous. Of all the indian restaurants near the strip, this is probably the best. This place can get full very fast, because it is small. Parking is not so good, as it is in a busy little strip of stores. They open at 11:30. Enjoy! 1
+Bad food. Raw food. On top of that bad service. Avoid this place unless you are so hungry that you can eat pretty much anything. 0
+First time here, had samosas, vertical vindaloo with boneless lamb, cool raita & a strawberry lassi. Everything was delicious, hot, pleasantly spiced not too spicy, I could have had spicier but not necessary. I also had garlic naan which wasn't crazy good buy delicious nonetheless. I want to come here for the lunch sometime when I'm free, it really is outstanding. 1
+Love this place! The staff is always pleasant and the food is delicious! Being a vegetarian, they have tons of amazing options. I always leave here full and happy. 1
+This was definitely the best Indian food I've had in a long while. Went with some coworkers while at a conference and was impressed with the dish selection, descriptions to aid some of the folks in the group who hadn't had much Indian food, and the helpful service. In a sea of glitz and glamour on the strip, this was a refreshing winner! 1
+"Wonderful!! I love dosa and Mint makes it just like I remember from India. My husband's favorite dish are the \""""lamb lollipops\"""". We've had several friends join us here and everyone raves about them. Can get busy on the weekends but well worth it." 1
+Wouldn't go there again. Granted it was a Saturday night but it took over an hour 1/2 to get out. Our empty plates when we were finished eating sat in front of us at least 10 minutes before our desert came and the waiter was almost a ghost. Since we had the dinner made for two we got to try seven different dishes, I liked two. We're not strangers to Indian and I'd rather go back to ghandi that's around the corner. A pot of tea is also 5 dollars. The parking is limited so we had to walk past all the dumpsters, certainly helped my appetite! 0
+Food is very good but the staff is 'out to lunch'. Management has a bad attitude. When you walk in the will turn their back to you and later turnaround and have this look on their face like 'what do you want'? Have also experience sitting down to a dirty table with what looked like food from the night before. Also, I asked for a spoon and they handed it to me holding the cradle end. 0
+Adobo fried rice omelette..nuff said...really though, they have Filipino and Japanese dishes and we always have to start here when we visit the LV...YOu must try if you're in the area... 1
+ADOBO FRIED RICE. \n\nCame here with folks on the way out of vegas. price is right and food is on point. tastes just like i came from a family party (filipino style family party) and decided to get creative with the leftovers. thats how the adobo fried rice omelet came about. soooo good. shared a adobo and katsu with lumpia and it was enough for 3 people!!! (have it be we each ordered the adobo fried rice omelet to our selves not know the size of the portion.)\n\nbetter than L&L but ranks up there with Homesyle Hawaiian out here in san diego. (MO dont worry i still prefer you over these guys) 1
+I am sorry but this place is so good. It is super large inside and the staff is always friendly/helpful. My fav is the bento box, it is about $8. They also have student deals and a water cooler with glasses next to the counter if you do not want soda. Cool and relaxing place. 1
+Sure it's not the best but it works when im craving some Hawaiian/Filipino food instead of burgers or when I'm sick of eating Chipotle due to it's location by UNLV. If I wasn't at UNLV all day sometimes, I probably wouldn't come here. Doesn't taste super fresh or that flavorful but I gotta get my rice fix sometimes and can't exactly carry it all day with me from home.\nI usually go for the student special terriyaki chicken, loco moco, spam musubi, chicken katsu, kalua pork or sometimes saimin. Prices are right, service is friendly and location is eh unless you're a UNLV student. 0
+I'm Very pleased to see they've closed. I dealt with them once. The owner was a rude jerk. 0
+I landed in vegas late on a Thursday night and found the line from hell at the Thrifty rental counter. I had two birthdays waiting to be served. I would rather pay more money and go somewhere else than stand in a line as long as I did. Honestly, it took and hour and twenty minutes to helped. 0
+this location is Not closed..i dont know why it says it is, you also cannot check in here..but go anyways, you really cant beat the pollo here. 1
+* sigh*\n\nI don't understand how it's possible for service to be this bad!? Every time. It never fails. When coming to this location you have to be prepared for either A. Waiting a ridiculous amount of time for your food or for drive-thru line to move or B. expect your order to be incorrect. These people have selective hearing or they just don't care. Very annoying! 0
+So... although I was celebrating my 25th in Vegas.... and it was my first time- I have to say that I had a great time and I didn't stay on the strip. The staff is great and we were greeted with a smile and 2 warm cookies! There is a shuttle that runs to the MGM every hour- so that was quite helpful! Saved me and the BF about $60 in taxi fares. It'll run about $20 from the strip back to the D.T. They have an applebee's on site- pretty cool... especially when you don't want to pay to go anywhere... Although they did have a cafe in the lobby.... I didn't get a chance to check it out. Anywho- they have a nice workout room and small pool.... for the price and convienence- not bad at all! 1
+Close to airport and nice rooms what more could you ask for? What also is convenient is the courtesy shuttle to the strip.\n\nNothing bad to write about this place. 1
+Bring back the smooth jazz that we followed for years, this new format is boring and a sad excuse for music selections. Took it off of my presets on everything., Oasis 105.7 is gone I guess...too bad .Could not give it less than one star or I would have............. 0
+I have been in the LV since December 2013, and I still love this station! My wish is that really dig into the crates and play some stuff that hasn't been heard in a long while! Examples: slave, New birth, I heard a kc and the sunshine band song that noone played in ages and I heard it on 88.1. Yes, I have discovered the other station! I still love this station but Tuesday and Thursday is 88.1. I know you guys can step it up. 1
+I have been coming here for years ! I love this place ! Amazing food ! I absolutely love everything about it ! It's like home ! 1
+Picking up a few things around the corner at CVS, Bear and I were trying to figure out what to have for dinner. He found Fatburger across the way, but neither one of us was in the mood for THAT. What he wanted was good Mexican food, which sounded alright to me. That's when I remembered that a co-worker of mine, who's also a local, RAVED about Roberto's. We'd already seen a few of them around, but hadn't yet taken the plunge, so it was settled.\n\nNOW I get the raves. Quality-wise, this is DA MUY BUENO BOMB-DIGGETY. Bear had the chicken burrito - which was HUGE - while I settled on the chicken chimichanga, which was REDONKULOUS. Paired with a beef quesadilla, it looked (and felt like) enough to feed an army...and at a reasonable price! Yet unlike your typical fast Mexican food, say, that place with the bell and the chihuahua? THIS was good stuff, yet not at all heavy or greasy. It took some time to finish so we didn't have leftovers, (which we couldn't have taken with us, anyway), but I didn't feel like I needed the entire defensive line of the Atlanta Falcons to help roll my ass outta there when we were done.\n\nThe place was pretty clean and the service surprisingly fast for a place run by just two guys behind the counter. As a local myself now, I sure am glad there's a bazillion Roberto's around town, so we can find one whenever we need one! 1
+"I have been coming here for over ten years, after this current experience it's my last visit. The service was the worst service I have ever had. After waiting through our whole meal and never getting a refill or half of our orders correct we called over a manager, explained the situation and his response was \""""what would you like me to do about it\"""" no apology just offering us a free desert. Whoopee! Not that I was looking for anything free, but made me realize that a local joint would of appreciated our money over this corporately ran dump!" 0
+One of my favorite Mexican Food Restaurant's. \n\nJust don't sit at the rail and get the cigarette smoke from passerby's.\n\nFajitas rock. Service is great and I love the salsa bar. 1
+Finally, a place to go in Vegas that's not totally overrun by tourists and has food and atmosphere that rival some of our better restaurants in Chicago. \n\nThe decor and ambiance were outstanding. It has a somewhat over the top Rat Pack era Vegas thing going on, which was great. There was a live singer the Saturday night we went. I half expected the ghost of Dean Martin to breeze in the door any second. This restaurant is relatively far off the Strip down East Tropicana but they will purportedly send a limo to pick you up. I didn't see this limo but if it is anything like the decor in this place, you'll most certainly turn a few heads as it picks you up in front of the Bellagio. \n\nThe food is traditional Italian. Lots of pasta dishes that you'll probably be very familiar with. Service was very good. Our waiter was attentive and the items we ordered came fast. They ran out of Cannelloni that we ordered and threw in a free desert because of it. Nice. Old school service.\n\nThe lasagna they did have was nicely done. Plenty of meat in meat sauce, and cheese in the product. Well seasoned and flavor. It was served at the right temperature - not scalding hot like many lasagna dishes you get. \n\nThe eggplant was pan fried and then served with red sauce, cheeses and a side of pasta. It too was very good. Portions are not ridiculously large like they can be in some traditional Italian restaurants like this, which is good because if you're staying in a hotel, you obviously can't take anything home. \n\nIf you're staying on the Strip, a trip to the Casa will be a nice way to get away from the tourist throngs for a few hours. A definite thumbs up! 1
+Food is always delicious. Get the eggplant di amore and you won't be disappointed! There is plenty to share with enough to take more home.\n\nAmbiance is spectacular. It's always noisy and fun. There is a nightly house band that plays anything from Sinatra to Fats Domino- so much fun!!! \n\nYou will likely wait, even if you have a reservation. Just knock the chip off your shoulder and enjoy. It can be about 45 minutes because the place is packed and no one wants to leave their table.\n\nI've never had a good experience with the limo service. You will probably wait about 1 hour for your return ride, so be sure to request the limo long before you order dessert or request the check. The limos are old and the driver doesn't adjust heat or AC so you'll probably be uncomfortable. 1
+I gave this 4 stars but it's more like 4 1/2. Very retro Las Vegas decor, very romantic. I don't drink much but I did order a grasshopper while waiting to be seated and it was delicious. They had entertainment in the form of two elderly gentlemen playing dean Martin, Sinatra and Bacharach classics. Very charming. The employees were extremely courteous. I had the New York steak and my boyfriend had the lasagna. Both were very good. Would definitely go back again to celebrate a special occasion. Also a good place to take out of town guests. 1
+Cold French Toast. When mentioned to the waitress she brought back to the kitchen. She came back to tell me that the kitchen was making me a new batch. She came back with the new batch which had the same corner removed that I cut originally to find out that the toast was cold. Ok, it did come back hot (for at least 5 minutes). Toast was dry and tasteless. My daughter who is a IHOP aficionado told me that the French Toast at the IHOP in San Jose, CA is better, but believe me I am not running to find out. 0
+Pissed of I order the same thing every time I come here I love there toasted marshmallow hot chocolate and today of all days they all of a sudden forgot how to make hot chocolate taste like hot water in a cup when asked about the hot chocolate the waiter brings me flavoring and say add more very rude then we get are food cold pancakes and cold egg even my sons happy face pancake was cold I'll be going to henderson location instead of this one for better service 0
+During my semi-regular visits to Vegas this is one of my favorite places to hit up for breakfast.\n\nI have heard quite a bit of positive buzz about their pancakes but since I am mostly partial to omelettes for my first meal of the day I tend to stick mostly with their chorizo & eggs which is always served in large portions.\n\nDecently priced and with helpful service the only downside are some of the regulars who tend to be retirees who take forever to make their decisions which ocassionally means you have to wait for service to make their way to you. 1
+Outstanding!!! Great food and lots of it. Now, the place isn't the prettiest place on earth, but the food is great, the service excellent, the price is great, and i'll go back anytime. The B & G are great and huge! 1
+The anticipation for this party was greater than any other party. However, so was the disappointment. On a 94 degree day in Las Vegas, the AC broke and it was 98 degrees inside of the doll house for the duration of the party. Although it was not their fault that the AC broke, I feel that it was a major health code violation to have those little girls sweltering inside for two hours. If not for the extreme disappointment of 10 four year olds, I would have herded them all to McDonald's for ice-cream. \n\nA week prior to the party, I had confirmation that they would not serve peanut butter as my child has a severe peanut allergy. Unfortunately they served it and my child was in danger of going into anaphalactic shock on her birthday. \n\nI was discounted 25 dollars off of an almost 400 dollar bill for the inconvenience and they told me that they would give me half off on my other daughter's birthday when she turns 3. She will be turning three in August of 2010. \n\nI truly feel that it was the most uncompfortable birthday party that I have ever been to and I have been to countless birthday parties. I would not have been as inclined to write this review if they would have reimbursed me at least half the money or offered to re-do the party.\n\nJust these two incidents would be enough to complain about, but we also had to wait outside for 10 minutes after our party was due to begin because there was a large party wrapping up inside. As the parents emerged from the previous party, they warned us that it was unbearably hot. Plus, there were not enough cups for the children to drink from prior to the tea party beginning and parents were having to wash the cups out in the restroom, so that there daughters could have a drink of warm tea or warm lemonade (no ice at all was made available). Normally, they would just wait to have a drink during the tea party, but the extreme temperature made for some very thirsty children.\n\nBottom line is that we were expecting a high-class party as their web-site boasts and this party made McDonald's and Chuck E Cheese seem like heaven. I would have been more satisfied to have it rescheduled then for them to carry on as if I was getting what I paid for. 0
+The place is conveniently next to the gym. Great place if you are looking to drop off a lot of stuff\nI popped in one day and decided to find out how much they charged and wow.. Very cheap. I didn't see any reviews so I only dropped off two of my dress shirts. The gal there told me to come back the next day after 3pm. FAST. I came back and my shirts were clean and pressed. Nothing wrong with any of my shirts. I asked her if they did the pressing themselves, but they said that it was sent off to another place. For the price, I didn't care.\n \nSide note, they do alterations as well 1
+I really can't see why people knock this place. Admittedly, they don't have the widest selection in the world and some of the package sizes are a bit on the large side, but overall, it's hard to beat the value. I get almost all my staple items here such as milk, lettuce, bread, ground turkey etc. Ok so if I decide it's time for musubi, I'll have to make make a run to the good ole' wal mart for the seaweed and furikake. Other than that, smart n final pretty much has everything I need and at great prices. I'm definitely a loyal customer. 1
+I found this place through yelp and it seemed like it was a lot of good reviews. My first experience here was great. I got an oil change and then another time, my car locked on me so I took it there to reset it and they weren't able to do anything because I needed to replace my key.\n\n My third service there was due to my power steering wheels not working right. They had to deal with my Averex Warranty. My warranty decided to get a second hand parts for my car and they didn't let me know about it until after the car was given back to me. \n\nWell the problem with the mechanics giving me my car back is all of a sudden it's hard to back up, make a left and right turn and there's a weird sound and my car shakes from time to time. I'm putting full force just to turn and back up... \n\n When I took my car in for service none of that was happening. If you're a certified mechanic they shouldn't have given me my car back knowing that its not drive able. All Randy can tell me is not to drive too much cause its unsafe... Ya think!!! \n\nIt took me about 3 1/2 weeks just to bring my car back to this place. I got there at 11am. Two hours later after eating my lunch I asked Randy how long is it going to take? He obviously said he doesn't know because he seems to never know anything, he said its because they have to measure the power steering parts etc, which to me sounded like a bunch of bull, so I stepped away and looked outside and my car has been in the same parking spot and they never got around to my car, while I can hear and see other customers after me asking for service for their car. \n\nEvery time, I've heard them say to other customer their car should be ready in an hr and so forth, while they never attended to my car.. I've been waiting like an idiot....\n\nThen once they saw me see my car in the same spot then Randy must have told one of his mechanic to finally start on my car. So I called Averex to found out what's really going on and the specialist said he never heard from Randy since the last time I brought the car in for this issue which was 3 1/2 weeks ago... I called right in front of Randy and called him out on it and he just apologize and said he hasn't called etc. then why the hell am I waiting for this long! \n\nAlso the last time I was at their shop I was their for over five hrs just to get my car back in the worst condition and I have a CLK Benz so that's the worst part about it. \n\nSo the problem has not been fix and Im glad I didn't pay them my deductible because their service so far is the worst. When I ask them if someone can take me home Randy pretended he asked and then ask me how I will be able to come back for my car, geez obviously my car is at your shop, shouldn't your driver be able to pick me up and drop me off as quality service for your customers! \n\nWhen I hear his other sales person/ front guy talks to other customers he was more accommodating. Some lady ask if their drivers can take her home, they never ask her if she has a way to get back to the shop... \n\nIt sucks because I still have to take my car back to this place I wish I can take it to a different shop.... They need to fix my freaking car and get their mechanics together, it seems to me not everyone that's a mechanic their can fix cars so watch out because you might just get an amateur mechanic, with crappy customer service.... \n\nWho wants to sit and wait around and get your car back in a much worst condition! I regret coming here unfortunately I can't go anywhere else because they've already been paid for and they have to fix my car.... 0
+I have always been a fan of Radio Shack. Ever since my dad had his own store in the early 80's here in Las Vegas. He would send my sister Linda and I electronic gadgets that we could use in Germany. I still have my radio, tape recorder, speakers and a couple of other items and they still work!! \n\nThe Radio Shack we frequent is by Sams Club on East Tropicana. The most important thing for me is that the staff is knowledgeable and informed because I usually have questions. Every time I have been in this store I have had great customer service, the store is well maintained and the staff actually like being there which says a lot for standard operating procedures being followed and pride in what you do. Kudos to Ron, Leslie and Dee. You heard me! 1
+THE best place for bagels in Las Vegas period. Bagels-N-More serve real New York style bagels that are broiled and then baked, not like the typical fake, chewy bagels at Einstein Bagels.\n\nI always get the Bagel sandwich w/ Nova Lox, which comes with potato salad. My companion is a bit of a potato salad connoisseur and informed me that the potato salad was made perfectly. He ordered the Bronx cheer, which was a roast beef sandwich, and said that other than being a little dry was very good.\n\nI always like coming here because it reminds me of something that should be in New York. Even the snotty little waitress adds to the New York-ness of this place. It's the perfect place to hit up before heading over to the Pinball Hall of Fame down the street! 1
+"The doctors in this office are ok, but the staff is terrible, I needed to get copies of my medical records and the front desk girl told me that they will be ready on the same day, gave me a form to fill out and to pick up later on that afternoon. I went back and it turns out that they could not have them ready that same day, but in 2 days will be ready....I let a week pass by, when I called the medical record's person to make sure they were there because I was on my way, he stated that my records were not ready and that it will take a MONTH for them to be ready! He told me this information before I even said my name or anything else!! He then went on to say there was 50something ppl ahead of me and that it cannot be done sooner.(He was the same guy that told me my records would be ready in 2days) I was like \""""this guy must think I'm a real idiot or what?\"""" First of all no doctor's office can possible take longer than 2days to print out a couple of pages, and for him to give me that kind of information without even knowing who I was or how long was I waiting already totally revealed his false statements about how things work, he was a totally caught lying. They never apologized for the run around they been giving me and they have the nerve to charge .60cents per page! This is unprofessional and unethical behavior coming from the employees working there, don't they realize medical records are serious documents doctor's need on a daily basis to find out about patient's conditions? The way the are running that office is a real joke, not to mention all the mistakes they make, but yet they are very quick to charge you and overcharge you whenever they get a chance!" 0
+Was really nervous about brining my diamond to a jeweler to get it sized. I did some research and found lots of good reviews about Alex. I called Alex to find out if he could do it and he said he could do it while I waited. This made me very relieved. I just didn't want to be without it. :) While I was there waiting several people came in who were obviously regular customers. Everyone seemed very satisfied with Alex. When he brought my ring out after about 20 minutes it was gorgeous and he even gave me a hug and congratulated me and my fiance. \nWill definitely be bringing my fiance's boots in for repair soon! 1
+Anthony(manager)Steve(svc.mgr) great guys good service,good deals. 1
+The new location is amazing. Jimmy carries just about every trade paperback you can possibly imagine. There are two big couches in the middle of the store to let you sit and talk to othe enthusiast. 1
+Store is nice and big, bright, organized. Makes me feel like an old shop based on how nothing is bagged and boarded so you have to look for a good copy which I like. \n\nHowever they have no ethics about pricing. I bought some comics off the new wall, not marked up at all. A woman rang me up never said a word about what these comics were being sold for, even though it wasn't marked on the books and they clearly are making up their price. So I trusted her total because I wasn't adding up what I bought before I bought it, I just knew i grabbed 10-14 comics. So I get home and see that I was charge $6.60 for a comic that every other store sells for $3.99. Now this was an incentive comic of 1:3, but no other shop in Las Vegas or Cali has ever charged me more than $3.99 for this because 1:3 is an extremely low incentive, and cover price for the regular version is $3.99, even Velvet Undergound will charge 15% below the $3.99. \n\nSo I thought this was a mistake and called and asked why was I charged more than $3.99, and was told that's what the price was. Then when I asked why wasn't it marked with that price because it's clearly their own price and not common for those books, I was told since there was no price I should have asked. \n\nAnd I completely agree, it's my fault. It's my fault for not assuming I was going to be killed on the price for trying to give some business to my local shops instead of buying online like everyone else is doing nowadays. But still I do not feel this was a valid reason. So by their pricing logic, they can just make prices up on the spot if they felt like it since nothing is marked with the correct price. Granted it's their business they can do what they like, but it was a major turn off for me to ever shop here again.\n\nIt would take me too long having to ask every single price before I bought a comic. 0
+Nice guys, very friendly, with a really great selection of comic books and collectibles. I would definitely recommend checking them out for your comic & collectible needs. 1
+Service is rude, hassle to serve you, no thank you for order just a rude look when you pay. Food isnt good. Poor service, bathroom dirty. Food was cold and waiiter said they couldnt help. I wont come back again. China Gourmet is better on Nellis. 0
+Being from Hawaii we decided to try this place we were so disappointed the fried won ton was like mini gau gee without the meat. the duck was greasy and mostly fat, the beef brocolli cake noodles lacking and manapua really? maybe it was an off day but I do not think I would go again. 0
+The restrooms resemble circa 1960 high school P.E. bathrooms and showers. We were on the road two and a half weeks and by far this was the worst campground for amenities. The Men's restroom had one urinal, one toilet and, as Josh B said, two showers with a single shared wood bench and vestibule. The lids on the dumpster next to the restroom were flopped open and no one seemed concerned about the flies buzzing around the open containers. 0
+**********TACO TUESDAY*********\n\nMy first ever Taco Tuesday was here. Went with a LOT of rowdy people and the place was seemingly cool with the huge loud crowd, and even was able to seat us (I'm talking like 50 people).\n\nI got a meal #27, don't remember exactly what it was but it included tacos and beans and was pretty epic-tasting. The meal combo seemed so perfect that all of my friends got the #27 and loved it just as much. However, my friend Greg did not get the #27 and was temporarily shunned for doing so. \n\nThe chips are epic, as was the salsa and the interior decor. \n\nAlso epic are their margaritas (and from what I remember, cheap too). There is a seperate bar area you can go to get away from your crowd and order drinks. Bar is especially cool because there are pictures of el guapo and wooden ships to look at while you order/drink. \n\nCabs were ready and willing to take us back to the strip after we were finished eating. I rode with chuckyhacks and it was fun.\n\nWOULD GO AGAIN, HAD A BLAST, 11/10 STARS. 1
+I love there food I usually visit the one by my house on patrick and fort apache. It has a great happy hours and is a great place to watch games 1
+I was really excited to try this place because of the good reviews, however I was disappointed. When we first arrived there was nobody waiting and only 2 tables had people at them however we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. When we finally got a seat we ordered drinks from the bar they were out of three different things we ordered. The food was not that good. My chicken was dry and the chef popped hot oil on me and burnt me. Food was definitely too pricey for the quality. The sake was good and the staff was friendly but I would not recommend. 0
+One Stop Auto is the only repair shop I will ever use! They have proven to me that they are the most honest and consistently knowledgable mechanics I have ever dealt with. When a dealership told me I would have to replace my AC compressor for $800 I took it to One Stop where they found a small leak, plugged it and recharged my system for under $50! They bend over backwards to fix my problem the first time and go the extra mile to get my car repaired and back to me in the time and at the price quoted! I have never received the kind of service and concern from a service provider like I have from One Stop! They have gained a customer for life! 1
+They took me on a walk in. Great pricing, super friendly staff, and my girl did a nice job. Got a fill and gel polish with hearts for valentines day for $33. Can't complain about that! 1
+I've had the best experience with the Pecos Smart Storage...from the price to the exceptional service, I couldn't be happier. The units are clean and cooled on the inside. The office staff was more than helpful, explaining everything. They walked me through entering my code on the gate, they made sure my door opened properly and made sure I understood the office hours and the access hours. They even called me to correct a slight billing error that ended up being in my favor! Who does that?? I have recommended this site to a family member that got a unit there and has received the same personal attention. Thumbs up! 1
+Reiss Properties is one of the most unprofessional property management companies I have ever dealt with. They are shady group and have horrible customer service. 0
+Steve and Claudia are very rude. Michael Reiss is a nice guy, but has hired the two rudest, most incompetent, morons imaginable. These people scammed me out of $350 after stealing it out of my deposit. We rented from these people for 1.5 years. We had a 3BR house and we are single family. Before we left we spent a couple hundred to get it spotless and our lawn guy came (as he did every month) to get the lawn in order. They still charged us $150 for the lawn service and $100 for cleaning service. What they do is, they wait until the end of the month to take pictures of the lawn and the house. Of course after a month of no one living in it the weeds are going to grow back and the house is going to get dusty. Then they take pictures of everything and charge you double. This is the most unethical and conniving company I have ever dealt with. If you have a chance to talk to Claudia or Steve, just punch yourself in the face, you'll have a better time with it. 0
+I haven't been to Philly myself but I've watched way too much food porn to know that there has to be fresh bread involved, ribeyes juicy and fresh at the very least. Then there's the veggie and cheese debate but I can tell you regardless of what you order and how you like it Geri's will make it. \n\nAfter many cheesesteaks had on the West Coast (I'm talking about stuff put on sourdough bread, so imagine my constant disappointment), I'm positive I have found some of the freshest, tastiest Philly with a capital P cheesesteaks to be had! I'm pretty sure they are way authentic too. A great place to sit and enjoy lunch, look around and enjoy family pictures, newspaper articles, and other random things posted on the walls. A local, family run business, doing things well for years; definitely a business I can support! Worth a trip if you're looking for a good Philly Cheesesteak, but everything else on the menu is good too...don't forget those little corn nuggets! 1
+The girls and I read reviews on yelp and decided to satisfy our cheesesteak craving at Geri's Olde Philadelphia. Thank you, yelpers, because we had a great lunch! \n\nFirst and foremost, big portions are all fine and well, but I HATE getting a sandwich I can't get my mouth around, and that is as big as my head. These were good sized sandwiches, but manageable. The daughters split a pizza steak sandwich, something I haven't seen since I lived in St. Louis eons ago. If they've been out here, I've missed them. They devoured and raved. I had the mushroom Philly, and it was spot on. We all really liked the rolls... not soft and squishy, but not so crisp that they rip up your mouth. Very good! The fries were good...perhaps on the skimpy side, portion wise. The beer batter onion rings were awesome, and huge on the portion size...go figure. They have a full selection of Dr. Brown's sodas, even the **shudder** Cel-Ray. (never actually tried it...s'pose I should give it a shot) They have a shelf loaded with Tasty Cakes for you East Coasters, AND.....wait for it.... We saw a couple of ladies come in and buy several sacks full of Drakes Cakes...Devil Dogs, Ring Dings and the works! I believe they ordered them in advance, but I know theres a few of you out there reaching for a pen right now! LOL.. \n\nNow.. my yelp peeve: Ambiance. For the love of Mike... it has the ambiance of a greasy old-timey Philly cheesesteak JOINT. That's right, it's a JOINT!!! C'mon, folks! I'm starting to think Americans are watching WAY too much food TV instead of going out and experiencing food. So inside you will see pix of Philly famous, maps, menus, asst. memorabilia and junk. Which is how it should be. Now if I go back to Picasso and it looks this way, we've got ourselves a problem! LOL.. Let's let our joints be joints, our dives be dives, and mom & pop hole in the walls be just what they are! 1
+There are only a hand full of places worse than this and I came across them when I visited third world countries. The room reaked of smoke and who knows what else. The laundry and ice maker were broken and the pool was closed. The TV is an ancient 4x3 tube set, no HDTV. The place seems to be a permanent dwelling for crack heads and Craigslist whores and did not feel like a safe environment for my family. 0
+"I really try and support local hardware retailers (granted this isn't local, but it's not \""""big box\"""") as I worked at a small chain back in school. However I cringe when I have to go here, the staff hasn't been too friendly to me.\n\nI ordered something online and for the longest time the tracking simply said the item had been shipped, meanwhile I ordered something via Home Depot after ACE and it came before! It seemed like the error was the store received the product but never scanned it in, thus I thought it was still in transit.\n\nThe past 2 times I've gone there, 15-20 min before closing, the employees are huddled at the front of the store and immediately ask me what I'm looking (in not the nicest tone) for because they close soon. It just seems very pushy, as I'll go to Home Depot or Lowes 5 min before closing and I don't get asked.\n\nI most likely would have bought more items if I didn't feel like they wanted to shut up shop early for the night. I'll continue to go here for items on my way home, but not for my main hardware needs." 0
+I don't like waiting. My appointment was at 6. and I waited 30 min. When she did come out she was in conversation with another client and made me wait longer. I ended up leaving and she didn't even apologize. Don't know where all the good reviews are coming from!!! 0
+Worst place ever and so ghetto!!!Had my daughters party here and will never do it again!!Service was awful..Pizza was burnt and the employes had attitudes!!I will tell everyone I know to never come to this ghetto dirty place!!!!!!!I wish I could give this place no stars!!!!!DONT COME HERE!!!!!!!!! 0
+Pad Thai was good, husband had yellow curry seafood and cannot stop talking about it. Our server was very sweet. This restaurant is a little hole in the wall with a super punch. Visit this place, next time you're on the east side of town, las Vegas baby. 1
+"I injured my ankle on May 15 2009 , I was told that it was a sprain. But after three months I STILL could not walk properly. Because it was a work injury , I had to see Concentra who instead of referring me to physical therapy- assigned me to a Pain Management specialisthree months later. He referred me to go see Dr. Raissi. \nI was so excited, thinking \""""FiNALLY\"""" someone will help me with my ankle. \nI got to the office and they took more x-rays. I waited approximately 2 hours in the office. I was getting frustrated but when his nurse came he was awesome , he looked at the x-ray and said \""""Wow- no wonder you are having pain you broke the tip of your tibia off.\nYIKES! I thought but I also thought \""""YES! I am not crazy no wonder I still can't walk without crutches or a cane\""""\nHe left the room and the doctor came in. He NEVER looked at the X-Ray - but came in reading the report from Concentra that said that I had an ankle sprain.\nHe immediately said - \""""It is a sprain there is NOTHING I can do for you\"""" \nMy boyfriend and I both just looked at him in shock ... like \""""are you serious????\""""\nHe got indignant when I looked shock and said \""""Do you not think it is a sprain?\"""" \nI said \""""NO I do NOT think it is a sprain\"""" \nHe reasoned that sprains take time to heal and yada yada yada.\nMe I had a jackhammer going off in my brain because I couldn't listen any more.. Now I am thinking what a jerk! He didn't even bother talking to me or looking at the films of my foot.\nWe started walking out since he ... dismissed us.\nand the nurse said \"""" Hey guys will we be seeing you next week?\""""\nI said \""""NO\"""" and he did a double take... \""""What?!\"""" \nI looked and told him \""""He says it isn't broken\"""" \nHe looked at me again and shook his head .. yeah he knew he was an a$$hat too.\nI would have given them a half star but the nurse was like 10 stars by himself. \nthe doctor isn't even worth a star.\nTake your health into your own hands and Don't see this guy!!!!" 0
+This review is for Dr. Lingwall only since this place could be a hit or miss if you don't have a set doctor to go to. We've seen 5 doctors there, and dr. Lingwall is the best. \n\nI took my pug there last week bc I thought she had an ear infection but it ended up being yeast infection due to allergies. Anyway Dr. Lingwall was super friendly and knowledgable. He actually spent a decent amount of time with us, most doctors there don't do that. He showed me how to clean her ears and he even clipped her nails for us. I didn't feel like he was after my money, those vets are hard to find these days. 1
+This salon is comfortable,clean, & relaxing. I've been getting pedicures here for over one year now. Karen & Scott are the owners and I've only had Karen do my pedicures,previously a guy named Don but he moved . There is a previous post from someone else (Gabrielle) and I wholeheartedly agree with everything she said. I also love it when they have the asian music playing....it's very relaxing. 1
+I would like to comment on my latest favorite beauty regime. A few months ago, Karen @ Foxy Nails suggested I try the gel manicure. It lasts for 3 to 4 wks and I LOVE it! I've been getting the French gel mani. I could never have a traditional mani look this good for 3 or 4 wks AND it's your own nails. I've gotten so many compliments. The only problem....now I'm hooked on getting manicures! 1
+Again my nails look great. Katie is the girl to see!Check out the last pic. That's my nails! Thanks Katie 1
+"So now that I am the second one to review the Cinco De Mayo Massacre I will sail away in the boat of Asshole with Matthew C. I understand Cinco De Mayo is like a national holiday for drinking and eating lard filled Mexican food but holy frijoles this place was ridiculous. As far as I know one of our fearless leaders called and made prior arrangements for seating for our group. Well, by the looks of it, they reserved the waiting area for us and forgot that we wanted to eat. \n\nMy night started off crappy after standing at the bar trying to get the attention of the ladies working the bar for about 20 minutes before leaving the bar empty handed and frustrated. We then finally got seated and the waiter asked us what we wanted to drink... We ordered Margaritas in hope we would be put into a Tequila Coma and that was not the case.. It was like pounding a bottle of Margarita mix hold the tequila. \n\nNext Misti Y. was awesome enough to hook the table up with the table side guac, and I happened to be sitting with a group of other \""""Hot and Spicy\"""" fans so we asked for our bowl to be HOT.... I think they took the lead of the person making the margaritas and kept out the main ingredient. Jalapeno. \n\nSo by this point it was damn near Seis De Mayo and they took our order. We all put our orders in at the same time and i will say that all the food came out quickly... Well almost all the food... Matt C. was sitting to my right with nothing on the table in front of him. we all tried to get the attention of the waiters and when they finally listened to us, we said,\"""" he did not get his food\"""" the waiter said okay let me go get it. About 10 minutes later we had to stop him again and this time he had to ask Matt what he had ordered and basically started this process all over again.. Horrible!!!!\n\nYes, I did open the door for them to earn another star back from us in which they did, but I am glad Matthew C. did not end up with a chipped tooth or something worse. \n\nI will not be back to this location... Esto era horrible y nunca voy a estar de vuelta" 0
+This place is awesome..Locals told us about this place a few years ago and we always make it a stopping point whenever we go to Vegas(like in 3 hours:-)..They even have video poker if you want to gamble..The buffet on Sat/Sun morning is awesome..If you like/love Mexican food, you definitely want to stop here...Very easy to find....Pete 1
+Came back here on our return trip and was just as happy as our original visit. this time around I tried the carnitas. I enjoyed them very much, great flavor, they could have been a little more crispy, but taste-wise, excellent.\nlove love love the warm chips and bean dip, salsa is excellent. \nhusband got the chicken with a funky name to it....i can't remember what it is called, but it is covered in a spicy-sweet sauce that is EXCELLENT!!!! and our waiter told us the very simple ingredients, so now I'm going to try to recreate at home. lol\noh, and the fideo soup? awesome awesome. love it when they have fideo on the menu, it is kind of rare to find here. 1
+We found this place on yelp so thanks to the previous people who recommended it. Clean restaurant, friendly staff and awesome authentic Mexican food! My family and I were so impressed with the quality of the food, homemade tortillas and how friendly everyone was! Not only would I go back to this place I'll recommend it to anyone I know traveling to Vegas!! 1
+Just ate here tonight with my family and I have to say it was one of the most pleasant dining experiences I've had in some time.\n\nThe food was good. I don't know if any one item really blew me away but the food from top to bottom was satisfying. I had the combination plate with a chile relleno, chicken enchilada and a tamale. The tamale, which was actually the reason I ordered the plate was probably the weakest thing I hate, but it was more than made up for by a good enchilada and very, very good chile relleno.\n\nFor desert we had the fried ice cream and, my favorite dish of the night, sopapillas. Both were delicious.\n\nNow, having mentioned the food, I want to say that the part of the outing that made my night was the service. I've had plenty of good food at plenty of places--it's really not hard to find in Las Vegas. Finding a place that makes you feel great on a Saturday night purely by the strength of the service though? That's a lot harder.\n\nEveryone who waited on us was smiling, prompt and very nice. Our bussers key our waters full and our tables clear. Our orders arrived quickly and everyone was particularly nice and interactive with our baby. If fact, during the course of the meal a lady brought us a stuffed burro from the restaurant and gave it to us. It entertained our daughter long enough for me to finish dinner.\n\nI hope this evening was not an anomaly because I'm looking forward to this same treatment when I return. It really set this place apart and really made for a nice Saturday evening. 1
+We ordered a pizza at 12 noon and showed up at the house 1.5 hrs later, pizza was cold so I sent it back. When I tried to talk to the manager a very rude female would not give me her name and said that it would take about 45 min to an hour. She refused to give me any information on the manager saying that his name was private information. Their only remedy was to give me 20% off and remake the pizza and redelivered. I would never tell anyone to eat here and will tell all my vet buddies and associates to never order their pizza. I hope the manager or owner sees this post and contacts me. Navy.dav91@gmail.com 0
+Ordered a cheese pizza, waited about 2 hours. Pizza was already cold. The pizza itself was ok, a little salty. Apparently they were busy, delivery man was apologetic and asked if I still wanted my pizza. 0
+"First time ordering, we work around the corner.We ordered two sets of plain fingers with ranch and bbq on the side with cheese sticks.\n\nMy co-worker, who ordered on the phone, went to pickup. Told 30 min, no problem. She goes to get it and bring it back. As they were loading it she asked for the bbq sauce and he replied, \""""the person who ordered ordered one with bbq on it.\"""" She knew we were starving so she just took it. The fries were limp and old tasting (we literally work 2 min away so they had to start out from the restaurant like that), she found some orange stuff in her chicken fingers which is unfortunate because I thought that was the only thing that tasted good, the sodas are cans from the vending machine, and the cheese sticks had a funny taste. The marinara sauce for them was quite watery, and the bbq fingers had so much sauce on them you couldn't even eat them in public. \n\nWe literally ate 1 and 2 fingers each, a few of the fries, and a few cheese sticks. We are now sipping on our sodas to fill up because we threw most the order in the trash. \n\nJust gross. Don't do it." 0
+Sign out front says open to 2 pm Sundays. 1:30 and you are closed. 1 star. If you are going to post hours, stick to them. You suck. 0
+The Great Buns on Sahara is no longer a Great Buns. They have re-opened the store on Tropicana and the Sahara location is a different company (don't be fooled by the similar name). So, go to Tropicana to get your Great Buns!\n\nThis is a great place to get fresh made baked goods and the prices are great! If I lived in Vegas, I'd get all my baked good here! 1
+"I personally love this bakery but it is too far away!! From bakery to bakery you will find that the sugar content changes even when comparing what you think are \""""like\"""" products. For instance, a cream puff, if you are at a french bakery the cream puff may look the same but they generally go lighter on the sugar ingredient so you may even be able to detect a slight egg taste in the pastry, Jewish bakeries and Mexican bakeries also tend to go lighter on the sugar so although it is a tasy treat I often walk away thinking it was good but I have had better. Great Buns bakes the way I like it. The Cream Puffs a light and fluffy and sweet like I believe a dessert should be. Not sugary, mind you, just sweet and delicious. Obviously there are bakeries that have slightly changed their recipes to meet the American sweet tooth market and this is one of those bakeries.\n\nAs an extra bonus, if you call them and tell them you are looking for a certain treat such as a Napolean, if they don't have them available that day they will try to accomodate your request by making them the following day or day after. They have always been wonderful about trying to fill your sweet tooth cravings for you. BTW Napoleans are very hard to find around town and theirs are to die for!! Call ahead and make sure you arrive on a day they have Napoleans available. You will not be disappointed... :)" 1
+Great Buns is more of a bread bakery with some other options such as pies, Bundt cakes, strudel, turnovers apple and cherry coffee cake. Today they also had cannoli. They carry a large variety of breads and rolls.\nThe heavenly aroma of fresh bread will hit you the minute you walk in.\nToday, day before Thanksgiving, was a very busy day with many customers inside when I arrived. They were adequately staffed and the employees were pleasant. 1
+"4 stars for Pizza quality.\n\nWould have given 5 stars if the shop looked less ghetto. I'm not sure if the shop looked any better, they would make pizzas better than what they already have. \n\nQUALITY\nJoey's pizza tastes good. If you are used to having a pizza from one of those popular chains (Dominos, Pizza Hut) regularly, treat yourself with a good tasting pizza from here.\n\nOPTIONS\nI got a 14\"""" large pizza with 5 (yes five!!) toppings for just 14.99. Went with all veggie toppings. Next time I will swap those jalapeno topping for extra olives or mushrooms. But nevertheless Pizza still tasted good.\n\nVALUE\nWhat you get is definitely more than what you pay for. What was supposed to be a pizza dinner for two of us, easily made for left over breakfast for next day morning (having all veggie toppings helped for having it as breakfast).\n\nWould definitely go back next time I crave Pizza." 1
+The best part about this place? Their super yummy seafood salad.\n\nThe worst part? Their AWFUL service.\n\nIchabod's is near my work so I have been here several times for lunch and every time we've had bad service. We almost always have to wave someone down to get a refill on our water, and getting the check can sometimes take 20 minutes.\n\nIf you have an hour lunch... you can expect to use the whole hour, and you might even be late. \n\nCome on, Ichabod's... get your act together. Your food's pretty decent and you could have a good lunch crowd if your service didn't suck. 0
+We used to visit ichabods at least once a week when you could get the best salad bar in town for free with an entree.. Then the price went to $2.99, we still came because it was still the best in town. Then it jumped to $3.99 and we noticed smaller portions and higher menu prices. . So we stopped coming. . After about 6 month or so we stopped last night as I was craving that salad bar. I ordered the hot turkey $8.99 and my partner had the chicken parm sandwich. We then asked to add the salad bar and was told it was now $6.99 to add the bar to a sandwich. So, no salad bar for us. You can only get the salad bar for $3.99. If you have an entree or order a special. The chicken parm was delicious, a true winner. My turkey, was a tiny scoop of mash and bread with a few turkey pieces. . While good, the portion was Def smaller than ever. . To say the least I think they probably have lost 3 customers for good, and yes that salad bar was still looking good but, they took the soup away and now you have to order it from the kitchen instead of it being at the salad area. 1
+This is a great hole in the wall sushi secret! Friendly, attentive, and generous servings. 1
+SMALL and people just walk around like its a club. Smells and worst part not many machines. 0
+"I absolutely hate this gym! Always crowded. Used to be crowded between the hours 5-7pm. Now it seems like all hours of the day it's jam packed! Constantly waiting for machines and weights. Not to mention nothing is ever re-racked. Oh, the tiny bopper girls and the \""""swagged\"""" out teenaged boys are the most annoying and take up a lot of the space standing in their circles around equipment. Needless to say, I will not be signing another contract." 0
+Read the fine print and do NOT believe the words that the club sales person states!!!! When we signed up we were NOT interested in a set month term commitment and wanted the ability to get out with 30 (ish) days notice. He assured us multiple times that we could get out with no penalty at any time. He was so nice, super friendly, trustable! (Ha). We quickly signed off on the paperwork...trusting all he said. Our mistake. \nFast forward 7 months...we want to cancel and are locked into a 26 month commitment?!?!? The paperwork we signed supposedly said that, we had 3 days to catch his lie...and then, it was too late, we were locked in. The lying salesperson wasnt even a concern of corporate. \nI've heard these horror gym membership stories before but never believed they really happened. Well...we are living proof! \nThey lack integrity and don't even care. Be warned!! 0
+Slow and impersonal. Decent prices but I will not bring my daughter back to this location. If you're not happy with your job, do something or go someplace else. 0
+I love this place. There aren't many Korean/Chinese style places here in Vegas. The Jjampong (Spicy Noodle Soup) is really good here along with the Jjajang myun (Black Soybean noodle). The Chinese food isn't bad either. The service is friendly, and the price is decent. It might not be the most decorative place inside, but the food is still very good. Korean/Chinese style is different from just Korean and Chinese. However, I think generally people will still like this type of food. 1
+I rated Beijing two stars because the food was well prepared.\n\nI tried the Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup. The seafood: shrimp, squid, 1 mussel, as well as the vegetables and noodles were all properly cooked; that is not overcooked to the point of being unchewable or boiled into a mushy pablum. The problem was that the soup tasted like colored water. I doused the bowl with additional chile sauce, with more and more salt, with white pepper, and still the broth swirled in the bowl like insipid, unsteeped tea.\n\nI also sampled the Cashew Chicken. The dish boasted the same attributes, but suffered from the same irremedial flaw: lack of flavor. Oh, the portion was huge, piled with cashews, but in spite of the colorful vegetables, the thin darkly colored sauce tasted very much like the soup broth.\n\nThis is a family restaurant, everyone but the dishwasher seems related. We were seated promptly, of course, only one other person, aside from the entire restaurant staff sat in the restaurant.\n\nOur table lacked forks or napkins, which the server did not bring, when she served the appetizer. I finally had to rob the set-ups from another table. I did this as the seated hostess watched with obvious ennui.\n\nI wouldn't go back, especially since Pin Kaow, a superb Thai restaurant, sits right up the street. 0
+$5.95 lunch special including soup and egg roll. They have the best sweet and sour chicken, beating any other restaurant I've eaten in (including Chinatown in San Francisco. I have been here twice and the service is great. I like refills on my drink and was always taken care of promptly. 1
+The lady was so nice! The food is a bit Americanized but still very delicious. The spicy noodle on Korean menu was especially good. 1
+Complete lack of respect for peoples time. Dirty office and a staff that has even less respect for their patients! Don't waste your time waiting here you'll spend less time waiting and get better care in an er!. I have been waiting 1hr and 30 mins past my 2nd appointment. Dr didn't even know why I was there! 0
+This was our first time painting pottery & we chose All Fired Up because of the great Yelp reviews & it didn't disappoint! My family & I had a great time choosing our pieces from the tons of options. The staff member walked us through each step & got us set up to work. We had a blast with all the colors, stencils & stamps. They even helped my kiddos with their technique & helpful hints to improve their pieces. I can't wait to see the final product after they have been fired. 1
+I shop at this location more often because it' better stocked, it feels like there is more space to maneuver around the aisles, the store layout is better organized, cleaner, there's hardly anything out of place. Plus they have a better selection of NYX products here!\n\nThere is always a sales associates on the floor. Ones who are real friendly and willing to help you. Most are knowledgeable in hair and makeup. Cashiers are pretty efficient and there's hardly ever a long wait. Just so much easier to shop here as opposed to the other Henderson location.\n\nLike all Ultas ,they carry both designer and drug store brands. Although some of the higher end brands the product line is limited to the best selling items.\n\nUse their rewards program. It pays off. The last time I reached Level 13..it only goes to level six I think. But they figured it out that I got $80 credit for fragrance, which was pretty sweet! 1
+Hottie is a great source of costume clothing, jewelry and accessories. This is where I buy my throw away dresses that are so cheap they are probably crafted of spun lead in some overseas sweat shop. The prices are roughly equivalent to that of the anchor store it's located by--Target. The most expensive dress I've bought here was $50 and was strictly for wearing in the clubs where it will get bitched up anyhow. It's a great place to supplement your wardrobe if you're a chick who spends a lot of time in bars and/ or night clubs. 1
+Walked in here looking for a cute skirt for my birthday dinner. First thing that caught my attention was the really weird smell. It was like foul cleaner and BO. Totally gross.\n\nSucked it up and looked around since they had some cute clothes. Nothing is really in any kind of order, so I literally circled the store 3 times and found skirts in different places each time. Kind of bothersome to me.\n\nI never spoke to anyone and none of the employees spoke to me. I wasn't in the mood to chitchat, but it didn't look like they approached ANY customers. So heads up for those who don't like to ask for help.\n\nQuality of fabric isn't spectacular on most garments, and seems like it wouldn't last too many washings - unless you hand-washed it perhaps.\n\nThe dresses are pretty cute, though, and I may come back to try some on for a wedding in the future. On second thought... I don't want my clothes to smell like the store. Scratch that.\n\nUm... Good lighting? 0
+"Literally the worst service I have ever had in any store. I can't say anything about the products in the store because me and my friends were thrown out before I could see anything. To top it off I was accused of stealing an Essie nail polish that I did not even steal. The lady started yelling at me telling me to put it back and I didn't know what she was talking about. Then She went on saying she saw me put it in my shopping bag. I told her she could search me but she said,\""""I'm not gonna search you, but I know you took it.\"""" Then she wouldn't leave us be. Then Me and my friends then decided that she was way too much and it wasn't even worth it so we left." 0
+I cannot commend this Star enough for putting up a fence to keep the rabid hoard of illegals off the lot. It doesn't work all the time, but at least they tried. THANK YOU Star for at least trying to protect your customers and keep them safe. You still have to drive through the mob to get in and out, but it's a start. Other businesses (like the U Hail on LV Blvd near Pebble) should also considering this action in an effort to protect customers from the danger of being bum rushed by a mob. 1
+I won't 'star' this review yet. I ordered online today (12/22/11) and it's been over an hour and the food isn't here. It was supposed to be delivered by 12:30 and it's after 1 right now. They did call to tell me brown rice costs a dollar more per order which wasn't reflected on the site. \nAlready we're off to a bad start but I will eat with an open mind. Be back eventually after lunch.\nK, back. The food was good but no where near warm enough to fully enjoy. I ordered the Panang Chicken very spicy and it barely was. They also screwed up some parts of the order. I figured they were busy because of a lunch rush, but if you can't get the online ordering down pat, remove it as an option. Seriously, an extra goddam dollor for a penny's worth of brown rice? I won't be back, sorry Thai house. 0
+"I used to love this place. \nWent in for lunch and asked if a certain item was on the lunch menu. I was informed it was so I ordered that. A few moments later our waitress informed me that it was not and needed to order something else. No biggie.\nOur entrees came without the lunch special appetizers. When asked about our app's she apologized, said she forgot and then brought them to us. While we were eating our app's, our entrees sat on the table getting cold.\nBy the time it came to my entree it was to cold to eat. I was asked if I wanted a to-go box for my uneaten meal I said, \""""no thank you.\"""" and was never asked if there was anything wrong with my meal. I sat bewildered and disappointed due to the lack of service and concern and proceeded to pay the bill at full price. \nGot caught on a bad day I hope, generally the place is good, but not this day. Gotta go now and grab some Taco Bell for lunch. Expensive lunch day!" 0
+when me and the hubby is in the mood for some Thai food this is the spot we always go to. I was introduced to this place by a friend of mines who has been going here for many years. I've never been disappointed with any of their dishes. But honestly we always seem to get the same things chicken pad Thai, fried chicken, green curry and fried rice which seems to be the staple Thai food. \nmy parents were here for a short vacation and the also loved it! mind you it was there first time trying Thai food. 1
+My boyfriend and I ordered the house appetizers and two orders of combination pad thai. The appetizer plate was delicious! The pad thai may have been better if our order wasn't messed up and the delivery driver didn't have to go back to the restaurant, grab the right order and come back (whixh took an hour!!).. The pad thai was not what I expected. There was barely any meat and just tons of noodles that were poorly made because they stuck together so badly.. Needless to say, I will not be ordering from this place again! Very unsatisfied with the service and the food. 0
+I used to love this place but lately the spicy level is off. I order green curry spicy level 1 for delivery. It was so hot I couldn't eat it. I'd say it was spicy level 9. Very disappointed. 0
+Dr. C. is THE. BEST. VET. EVER!! He is the most compassionate, wonderful vet I have ever met. He cared and treated for my guinea pig, Nibbles, for 3 weeks and tried to save her life with everything he could. He was amazing and even performed an autopsy on her after she passed just to give me peace of mind that there really was nothing else we could do. Thank you so very much Dr. C. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful vet. 1
+Man .. I love me some t birds.. The relaxed environment and cheap grub makes it a regular spot for me.. I usually go to the one on blue mountain .. Which I love.. Here, not so much.. Our server forgot what we ordered.. Waited ten minutes to even tell us she forgot, then just laughed about the whole thing as if I had just nailed a stand up routine.. So off to a bad start .. Twenty minutes roll by and we're still waiting.. I ordered a salad with tuna on it.. Pretty easy stuff.. Had coffee.. She didn't bring that sweet pot of hot coffee back around my table once! I'm a little critical of service industry folks due to my background in said industry, but this lady just dropped the ball.. But hey people have bad days, I just caught her on one. 0
+Ordered online and waited the 50 minutes of the 40-50 minutes that the email said before I called. I was told my pizza was on its way and should be there in 10-15 minutes. 20 minutes later I called again to find out my pizza went out for delivery an hour earlier, had to be remade and should be to my house within 10 minutes. 15 minutes later I called to cancel the order as my doorbell rang. The freezing cold pizza that was delivered to me was sent back. I recommend you skip the pain and go to Little Caesars, I did. 0
+Gave up membership today. Unsanitary bathrooms with overfilled garbage cans almost always. All the locations are substandard in their bathrooms. Some equipment is most of the time in some sort of service for long periods of time. Maybe lifetime fitness will raise the bar in that regards. Their Az locations are very clean. Ventilation systems are weak as well. Either get a home gym or find a better spot. 0
+We stopped in here last night for dinner before First Friday. The place was pretty busy, and we were told we'd have a a 30 minute wait. However, it was closer to 45 minutes.\n\nThere's a big couch in the waiting area decorated with sombreros. The wall was covered with pictures of Frida Kahlo. I liked the look of the place and was looking forward to a good dinner.\n\nI ordered a chile relleno and tamal with pork in red sauce. My wife got a carne asada taco, chile relleno, and tamal with chicken in green sauce.\n\nWhile we were waiting for our food, we were given chips, salsa, and bean dip. The salsa wasn't very flavorful and the bean dip was lukewarm. \n\nIt took a very long time before we got our order. Once we got it, the food was lukewarm. The chile relleno was fine but nothing special. The tamales were okay, but again, nothing special.\n\nThe only thing I really liked was the carne asada taco. My wife got an order of flan. She's a flan snob and said it was one of the better flan she's had, second only to her favorite at Frank and Fina's Cocina.\n\nWhile we were waiting to be seated, I saw that there was Groupon available for Casa Don Juan. I bought it hoping it would be available to use by the time we were done eating. It wasn't, so I guess I'll be back. I'm hopeful that we'll have a better experience if we go when it's not so busy....I'll let you know! 0
+Every time I go to visit my job site I plan lunch with my girlfriend here. We have been visiting this place since 2007. It is a great find for lunch and dinner. I believe it is some of the best Mexican food in town. \n\nLunch can get crowded so we usually get in around 1130 and are seated right away. Get the guac!! It is a little extra but totally worth it. I have never had bad service here and they are very attentive and the food comes out pretty fast. Not fast like microwave, but within a good amount of time for the amount of people they have sitting in there. \n\nI usually get shredded beef tacos or enchiladas and the love the rice. Everything is just so yummy. Oh yah and the horchata, YUM! I had bad Mexican just days before I came last Friday so I definitely needed the right stuff! 1
+"Let me start by saying that I rarely leave negative reviews for restaurants, let alone rate them 1 star, but I feel that I need to share my experience at Casa Don Juan.\n\nI've visited Casa Don Juan several times. I usually order a margarita and chips and dip, because their food has never seemed too appetizing or authentic to begin with. After my last visit, I will NEVER return, not even if I am thirsty. \n\nI ordered a fish ceviche tostada and was served FROZEN, actually, Frostbit, shredded tilapia on a tortilla shell. As soon as I saw it, I questioned the waiter on what kind of fish they used for their ceviche as well as how they prepared it. The waiter did not know, so I waited, and waited for an answer. After thirty minutes with no response, I inspected it and confirmed the fish was frozen. I then personally walked the dish to the kitchen and questioned the cooks as to what I was being served. They confirmed it was frozen fish with lime juice, but that they'd be happy to make me another one. Seriously? They offered a shrimp ceviche, to which I replied \""""Is the shrimp frozen too?\"""", sort of jokingly. They didn't lie and said that too was frozen shrimp with lime juice. But that they could go back and check that the shrimp was defrosted all the way! \""""NO, Thanks!\"""" \n\nThis is definitely not authentic ceviche, which they should disclose, but that is not even what I am complaining about. These were not even chunks of fish, it was the scraps of frozen bits you find at a bottom of a bag of frozen fish. Why would you serve that to your customers? If you are out of something on the menu, your customers prefer you tell them you're all out and not being served scraps of frozen bits of fish. Or maybe it always looks this way. Is making $8 dollars on the sale worth it?\n\nNeedless to say, I highly recommend you DO NOT order ceviche, fish or shrimp, at Casa Don Juan. I haven't had much else there, like I said before but this is one of those things that is unforgivable when it comes to food. If I could rate zero stars, I would.\n\nAlso, I paid my bill 100%, because they still charged me for this food. I was with my niece and nephew and they ordered burritos, and were charged and extra $1.50 for sour cream and another $1.50 for cheese, per burrito. That's just ridiculous. The waiter said it would come out of his check if we did not pay for it when I started complaining, so I just paid for it as to not cause a scene. What a joke!" 0
+I have never been disappointed and have only had great success in introducing others to the restaurant. If you are visiting from elsewhere, this is an opportunity to leave the usual Las Vegas hustle and bustle. If you live in Las Vegas - you probably already eat here! 1
+We had breakfast at this long established, downtown Mexican eatery on our first morning in town. The restaurant is a festive motif. We were served industrial tortilla chips, a watery salsa and a lightweight bean dip. We each chose huevos rancheros that were accompanied by watery refried beans and the usual tasteless Spanish rice. Nothing was bad, nor was anything particularly good. Our bill came up short of our gift certificate's face value so we ordered 2 slices of (mediocre) flan to go. 0
+Here we go you guys:\nGreat food. Had the shredded beef chimichanga (pronounced Chimmy-CHANG-ga). Sarie had the pork carnitas (pronounced Car-knit-tuhs). Good. Good. Real good.\nStarted out with two-for-one Mojitos. They were as refreshing as skinny dipping in the fountain of youth. \nWe went with a groupon of course, so we also had two house margaritas. I had mine frozen (like my heart). Sarie had hers on the rocks (like our marriage). All good.\nThis place gets crankin around 8 pm. So plan on a busy, eventful, loud experience. Which is exactly what we wanted. There was a birthday girl at the booth next to us. She was very pretty.They did the song and dance for her. \nAlso, the little mariachi man with the guitar can break down one hell of a 'De Colores' if you're interested in that stuff. I am of course.\nSkipped out on desserts. who can eat a flan after all that booze and chips and rice and beans? \nThe BEAR can, that's who! That's why next time I'm rocking CDJ with the big Bear and we'll go all the way with that caramel custard you guys. 1
+I love Mexican food. I always get a cheese enchilada with rice. While we were in Vegas this past weekend, we all wanted Mexican food and were going to go to Carlos and Charlie's at the Flamingo but thought it probably wouldn't be the best place for authentic Mexican. We were just about to pull out of valet parking at the Flamingo when one of the valet girls offered to give us a few suggestions for alternative Mexican places. She suggested Casa Don Juan or Ciscos (Sisqos? sp?). We went with CDJ.\nMy cheese enchilada had zero flavor, and the rice was basically the same. The enchiladas were ridiculously spicy, but spicy doesn't matter if there is no flavor behind it. My grandma got the chili relleno (which she gets at all Mex restos) and she didn't like the looks of it. It was soaked in grease and so much cheese you couldn't see if there was even a chili in there. She took one bite, waited a few minutes, and then felt sick. Not good. My grandpa got the bacon wrapped shrimp and said it was alright but had no flavor, either. \nChips and salsa were not memorable at all.\nStaff was friendly, but that didn't make up for the bland/overly greasy food.\n\nCheese enchiladas 2/10\nRice 2/10\nChips and salsa 3/10 0
+AWESOME place to have mexican in Las Vegas. Situated between the Strip and Fremont St., this huge restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat in Vegas. I love their margaritas, the streak is always tasty, I love their bean dip and chips and sauces and salsa. The staff is attentive and patient(i come with my 95 year old uncle) Really great place to eat! Plenty of handicap an street parking. 1
+The food is ALWAYS delicious; staff are friendly and the atmosphere is fun. My family and I enjoyed a Sunday lunch today. I had a shrimp cocktail that was loaded with big, plump shrimp. I also enjoyed a ceviche tostada. This has to be one of the best Mexican places in the valley. 1
+"We came here looking forward to celebrating my husbands birthday instead we have the most horrible service. The only lady that was nice was the lady taking \""""free\"""" photos. The food was simply ok. It was way over priced. We could have drove 2miles up Charleston to a whole in the wall restaurant with better service and better quality food!" 0
+Javier the server was really rude with an attitude. Have you got my order wrong and blamed me for his mistake. Javier got loud in the restaurant and wanted to argue about the mistake. Javier gave me a menu then he left. The gentleman brought me chips and salsa and I was almost through before I called Javier for help . Javier seemed preoccupied with the cooks, I understand Spanish perfectly and he talked about me as if I did the order wrong .. He knew he was wrong he tried to offer me chips . He did not even want exchange my order. Needless to say I will not be returning to this restaurant. Half of the servers are sitting there eating their food looking at you drinking having a good time while you're waiting to be served . I waited and I just left. After I told the cashier she acted like she didn't even care it's not the area it's the people in the restaurant that are not professional or have an understanding of English unless you speak very very slow . Again I will not go to this restaurant ever you cannot pay me to go to this restaurant because the staff are so rude. 0
+The worst restaurant I ever went to! \nTHE want to be called managers is the worst customer service you can ever have.\nIt makes you want to close the restaurants!! F rating!!!! 0
+We always try to stop here when saying downtown. Good food and friendly service. Love the chips and bean dip. Steak fajitas are plentifully, enchiladas are great, and the margaritas are delish. 1
+This review is strictly for the pharmacy.\n\nIF YOU HAVE A CHOICE, GO ELSEWHERE! I've been here a few times and I always left a little irritated. This is the closest 24 hour pharmacy by me but I try to avoid it if I can. I usually wait until the next day to go to my usual CVS. Unfortunately, my mom needed her prescriptions right away.\n\nI drop off the prescriptions for my mom. The guy said it would take about 30-35 minutes. Okay cool! Since my mom had to take food with her medication, we decided to stay close by and order some food to go. We got back to CVS after about 45 minutes. It turns out that they haven't even started the prescription. They were extremely backed up and it would take 2 hours!! UMMM WHAT?! NO. I was quoted 30-35 minutes and the guy who was helping me earlier was no longer there. Then they told me it would be ready for me in 1 hour. Apparently, they couldn't do anything better than that. I don't understand why they couldn't fill it right then and there. \nIf they had originally quoted me 2 hours, I wouldn't have made it a big deal. It's understandable that they are backed up and I would've gone home and went back. \n\nOh the nightmare doesn't end there. When I go back to the pharmacy, it turns out that the insurance they had on file was expired. So the lady is trying to update it and whatnot. My mom's insurance company's system was down for a routine update. Now I can't pick up the prescriptions until the morning!! I understand that they have no control of that but WHY didn't someone check the insurance when I dropped off the prescription and when I tried to pick it up the first time?? UGHH..\nAT LEAST the lady was nice enough to give my mom one pill from each bottle to tie her over until the morning!\n\nTL;DR\nI went to the pharmacy a total of FOUR times in a span of 12 hours just to get a prescription for my mom. What an ordeal!! Wasted gas and valuable time! 0
+Jenni is obviously unhappy at her job. I watched her on evening be rude to just about everyone. We are talking only 5 people there and she.coulnd stand anyine. She acts as though it is very annoying to have to serve you. She treated my food order like a major chore. I am sure management will.catch on. The food isnt very good so if the service is borderline abusive..... Well im sure business will be showing.a decrease.in sales. I for one will NEVER return. 0
+Open on a Sunday. Accepted walkins. Very accommodating. I was more scared than Luna. Dr Sibley and Chris loved on her. Kendra welcomed us. I didn't know what to expect since this was my first ever vet appt with my very first pet. Examination and shots were done on the floor where Luna was most comfortable. Didn't even need the table. Shots were a breeze. Very affordable for the reboosters. Will return to give the fecal. Four stars- no treat after the shots? Guess I should've brought my own 1
+I have been taking my 2 dogs here over 2 years. My dogs go for checkups and vaccines. I always call in advance and there is no to little wait Everybody is always very kind and friendly. The price is just right they don't try to rip you off. I highly recommend it for everyone. 1
+Been coming here every Tuesday with the family for 2 years know always drive through . Fried chicken mild just the skin will make your knees buckle. Chicken always perfection juicier then a gallon of Tampico and seasoned to make you eat till you go into a fried chicken coma.... 2 pieces of fried chicken for .99\u00a2 can't beat it! 1
+Ask me a year ago to rate this place and I would give it 4 stars. But presently it's just a disappointing place. \n\nIt's located on windmill and las vegas blvd, connected to a gas station. Interior is pretty small, you're better off ordering to go and eating at home. Sometimes the place gets really smelly.\n\nJust your usual fast food place, order at the window and wait for them to call out your number. If you do a walk in on a tuesday you're going to end up waiting 45 minutes for some chicken -___-. Waiting for your food is a game here, sometimes it comes out immediately and sometimes you wait forever.\n\nAs for the taste you don't come here because it's the best chicken in the world. You come here because its average and its cheap. Nothing much to say.\n \nWhat annoys me are their prices! :( They keep raising them wtf! The sauces use to be free now they charge you for it. Also their $.50 tuesday special is no longer $.50 it's like $.80 or something. IT'S CALLED TUESDAY SPECIAL FOR A REASON.\n\n\nPRO TIP! Go through the drive-thru when ordering much much more faster. 0
+Wow, the worst ever. Chicken was old, close slaw tasted like some dam bullshit, straight mayo and plastic tasting. Did I mention the chicken was old and now an upset stomach, JERKS. 0
+This Sam's Club is hit or miss. More often than not the cashiers are rude and do not understand English. Also, they can't seem to stick to implemented policy (ie: taking large items out of the cart or leaving them in the cart). I also loathe being made to feel like a their upon exiting the store. In no other part of the country do they check your receipts upon exiting the store. If Costco were closer I would go there. 0
+I only have 3 VERY important things to say:\n\n1. Super cheap for interior and exterior cleaning.\n2. Staff are pretty friendly.\n3. Guys are kinda hot..........in an ex-convict kinda way!\n\nThat is all. kthnxbye. 1
+1) Hard to get in and out of for gas due to the active car wash and the dozen car wash employees running around all over the place. \n\n2) Since it's right next to a major bus stop it's not uncommon for you to get hit up for cash by a vagrant.\n\n3) Pump system is easy to use and up to date. You just have to answer a ton of yes/no questions on up-sells before you can pump gas... so don't come if you're in a hurry. 0
+We just got back from an all girls trip to vegas and stayed here for 4 days. The room is like an 1 bedroom apt, with kitchen and living room, patio, entertainment center, and 2 baths. I really enjoyed my stay, but hated walking to & from the car. The pool is very nice, however we didnt really spend much time there. This resort is located a lil bit far from the strip, and took us an hour to get out of traffic.. memorial wkend is super duper busy!! 1
+Because we own through the Marriott, this felt like a downgrade. Got food poisoning from room service and the front desk person was rude since I was trying to ask for a wake up call for an early checkout since there were so many threats in the rules and regulations if there should be a late checkout. I guess for people who have not experienced other timshares, they would love this one, but for us, we will never exchange to stay here again. 0
+The pizza is very good, especially the BBQ pizza. We live very close so it works out perfect. They make the pizza pretty old school and the guys that work there a cool. I recommend it to anyone. 1
+So I ordered from eat24.com and waited for lefty's to deliver my food. About and hour and a half later I finally get connected with someone at lefty's telling me that they had put my receipt order down somewhere and forgot about it. Then telling me they had issues with the website after the employee told me what they had just done. About 2 hours and some odd mins I finally get my food. Then they tell me that I have a credit for the amount I ordered and just to call them next time for the order. Then I call them a month later telling them that I have credit for the messed up order and lefty's tells me that I have already used the credit when I never did. These people just don't want to lose money apparently. 0
+Its a cool, laid back cheers like bar with 6 tv screens for sports or of anything of interest ( but no volume unless its the Superboowl) . The service is good as well as the food, drinks are made right & very reasonable in price. The bartenders are people persons and very attentive. They have a jukebox for good music. A good place to relax or to meet up with friends to have a couple of beverages. Just wish they had better smoke ventilaters within the bar. 1
+After hearing that the sushi chef from Sushi Mon on Sahara had moved here we had to check it out. I do enjoy their fried oysters and dynamite. However, the quality of the fish is just so-so. Maybe I'm spoiled by the high quality of fish I've been eating at my new regular spot, Naked Fish http://www.yelp.com/biz/naked-fishs-sushi-and-grill-las-vegas\n\nHowever about halfway into our meal, we were shocked when we saw them clean the inside of the glass sushi display case with a big blue bottle of windex. Yes, the case with all the fish in it. \n\nWe walked out. That is wrong. Won't be going back. 0
+Came here for the $10 AYCE sushi event for Sushimon's 10 year anniversary and it was awesome. The fish was good and they were ultra-fast! We ordered 4 orders of 6 types of nigiri and it was sitting on our table in 5 minutes tops. I really enjoyed the garlic tuna nigiri and the cajun albacore nigiri and make it one of my frequent orders that day. Didn't want to order any rolls because I was more focused on hitting up the nigiri and making sure to get my monthly nigiri fix. My buddy ordered 5-6 orders of uni sushi (usually one order per person at other sushi spots) as well and got it just as fast as I did! The food was pretty fresh and my group and I left super full from definitely stuffing ourselves with all the yummyness we could.\n\nOn a side note, we had to wait for 4 hours, but with the AYCE price this low and one hour of AYCE madness, I wasn't suprised or mad BECAUSE IT'S $10 DOLLARS!! Just because some people don't have patience and/or didn't make an effort to come down earlier does NOT mean that Sushimon deserves a 1-star for not catering to you. They took the price cut to give the public a nice treat and were simply overwhelmed with the response. Yet, they turned up the production to 11 and kept the event going as best as they could. No one was entitled to the $10 AYCE price and I definitely didn't feel like I was. I came in as soon as possible, waited my turn, and got to enjoy the event as intended.\n\nI give them 5 stars for dropping their price low, good foods, and giving us the best service they could while dealing with snooty ungrateful people. Definitely stopping by again; Sushimon has made a customer out of me. 1
+Wow, first of all, I'm from Socal and I didn't expect to find a gem of a sushi joint like this in vegas.\n\nDidn't feel like paying big bucks for overrated pricey sushi joints on the strip, so we decided to hit this place up as a recommendation from a friend.\n\nI was blown away by how many items they had on their AYCE menu. Suppppper thrilled to order every single item possible to try.\n\nTheir nigiri was superb because the fish was really fresh and sweet. The best has to be the white tuna! The sweet shrimp and uni definitely had to be my favorite, and it sucked that you can only order it once.\n\nAll their rolls were very unique and each one satisfied my tastebuds. The best part was that they allowed half orders on the rolls, so you can try more!\n\nThe icing on the cake was the selection of ice cream at the end. From tempura, to mochi, to red bean... It was heaven\n\nCan't wait to come back to Vegas in 2 weeks and hit up this spot again. BEST AYCE sushi I've ever had, and that's coming a lot from someone who's had multiple hot spots in socal. \n\nTHUMBS WAY UP 1
+They don't take reservation. Always first come first serve and there is always a wait. If you have something planned after , be there early !! For a party of 3 and more the wait time is normally 30min. \n\nThe food is yummy and fast. Personally I don't really like special rolls, I think Nigiri is the real sushi but the spider rolls here are really good! \n\nWhen it comes to service, some servers are really good at what they doing, friendly and welcoming, however some servers are not. Some of my bestfriends mentioned that they were treated very rude last time they were there. Some of the fish didn't taste fresh but the server basically said eat it or else he would charge them extra. 1
+I have been turned away twice even though there were empty seats in the restaurant. Makes me wonder . . . I will never go back and encourage you to go to the next restaurant. 0
+"Having eaten my way through most of the AYCE sushi places in Vegas, I can say that some definitely shine bright (more creative rolls, better fish selection, etc), but Sushi-mon wins every time in overall value, consistency and freshness.\n\nAdmittedly, I have history here, so this review may be somewhat biased. I've been coming here since the advent of AYCE sushi in this town. Though I've ventured off to try other places, I somehow always find myself back here. It sort of has a \""""Cheersish\"""" vibe for me.\n\nThe main reason I love it here is that I know I will get fresh, consistent product. I have never received anything less than that. At a lot of places in town, you may receive old or frozen fish which is very disconcerting. Sushi-mon somehow always has beautifully fresh fish. \n\nIn addition, they are FAST! I order something (in most cases, LOTS of things) and it's on the table in 5 minutes. Sushi-mon chefs seem to get a kick out of the people who order ridiculous amounts of food, so they send it out as quick as they can. \n\nSpeaking of the staff, they are as friendly as can be. Fransisco is my \""""go-to\"""" server and he always takes care of us. Paul, the busser/runner, knows us well too and always keeps our drinks filled and our table clean. \n\nBut on to the food...\n\nAs I said, we usually order our fair share of nigiri: hamachi, garlic tuna, aji, hirame, hotate with yuzu...but our favorites are the hokkigai (surf clam) and sake (salmon). I've never had surf clam as fresh and delicious as theirs. If you've tried surf clam somewhere else and hated it, try it here. Trust me.\n\nThe rolls are no joke as well. Some favorites are the Yebisu, Stacey and Hurricane roll, but I've yet to try one I didn't like. Another tip: you can get most rolls in \""""hand roll\"""" form. I like to get yumyum scallops, california and spider rolls that way. Also, try some baked green mussels. They're creamy and briny, yet sweet and unctuous. If you're still hungry after all that, get the Frying Jason roll. It's delicious, but it'll put you over the edge. Their side dishes (miso soup, tempura shrimp, sesame chicken, calamari) are terrific as well. \n\nOk. That's enough. This review is making me hungry. I'll see y'all there!\n:::insert Cheers theme song here:::" 1
+I've gone here several times before and I remember years ago it was pretty decent, but the last few times I leave there being completely dissatisfied. My parents enjoy it since it's close to them. The rolls are loaded with rice and tasteless chewy fish. I should have ordered cooked food. And the service.... I literally had to flag 3 servers down and it wasn't even that busy. Definitely will not be returning. 0
+would rank them at 1/2 of a star if possible\nwas eating there last night with a party of 7 folks.. food was ok and as we were getting our last round of sushi out we saw a cock roach walk by on the floor. when we pointed this out to the waitress she did not seem surprised at all, on top of that she made no effort to get rid of it or kill it. her and the manager decided to offer our table a free plate of desserts ( 4 mochi balls to a table of 7 people ) to shut us up about the roach. when i went to pay the bill and speak with the manager he informed me that he was sorry that i saw a spyder. i explained to him that i know the difference between a cock roach and a spyder and he spent 2 minutes arguing with me about what kind of bug it was ( mind you he didnt see it ) he refused to accept that this was a spyder and he also told me that i was lucky to get the free dessert as a Consolation for the spyder ( when in fact this was a cock roach ) very poor service and a very poor way to handle a cock roach infestation in thier food establishment, will never go back here again 0
+1 star because you can't put less but I will say service is pretty good..\nHalibut and Snapper had texture of octopus..\nAlbacore sushi had texture of shredded tuna tasted like fish bait nearly rotten had to slam some sake down to get it down. Should have left then but I got one more roll with yellowfin tuna (maguro) because my first roll with spicy tuna wasn't terrible this also had. Terrible muscle texture obviously they don't know how to cut fish.. all the fish was served on warm-hot temp. Rice - terrible! Your fish is being cooked by the rice it was hot enough.. \nBy far worst sushi in vegas I've had yet other than grocery store sushi.. go to blue fin or Osaka or really anywhere else.. \nMy favorite thing about sushi Mon is that it is PACKED!!! Such a shame we live amongst so many Mammalukes.. 0
+The fish was fresh and the service was excellent. This was not my first time here but my first checkin with Yelp. 1
+"They have really good sushi rice, but the construction of their rolls leaves something to be desired. They also do a good job slicing the fish. \n\nTheir rolls are a mess, and not really flavorful. Service was good, with the exception of the waitress saying, \""""Hot plate!\"""" and then promptly setting that hot plate down right in front of my 10 month old daughter who enjoys grabbing everything. The waitress may not have had kids, so that may explain why she would do that. Would I come here again? Probably not." 0
+"The customer service at this place is just plain awful. I had looked up jewelry repair on yelp and saw that none of the places in my area had exceptional reviews so I decided to go to the manufactures website to see if they had any approved jewelers and once again this place came up so I decided to call them. A woman answered the phone with a voice that sounded like I had just woken her up. When I started to ask how much a battery change would be I didn't get more then two words out before she interrupted me and said \""""HEY cant you call back later, were not even open right now!\"""" in a rude tone. One I don't like being interrupted and two if you are not open and you don't want to help then don't answer the phone. Very simple." 0
+The doughnuts taste good and they give out free samples during Hot Light hours (morning till 11am and evening starting at 6pm). 2 dozen of these donuts make a great office/classroom snack.\n\nUnfortunately the staff has changed a lot and there is no longer a Caribou Coffee bar inside. If you want a drink your options are limited to the Krispy Kreme menu. This means no more mochas made with Ghiradelli chocolate and no more special tea lattes or interesting frappaccinos. Also, a lot of the homey Caribou Coffee merchandising has disappeared making the place feel empty and cold. :(\n\nAll in all, there is no longer much of anything attracting me to this place. 0
+Already LOVE the doughnuts.....but when they were out of what I wanted, and gave it to me free when it was ready, they had my heart! Way to go on excellent customer service!!! 1
+I went here for an early bird dinner after an afternoon of shopping, and it was just perfect. It was before the dinner crowd, so it was nice and quiet, cool, and clean. The booth was so comfortable, and had an amazing high back to the seat. We received great service, and the food was amazing.\n\nMy friend and I shared the caprese, made with buffalo mozzerella, just divine, and the others had the stuffed mushrooms. I am not a fan of mushrooms, but they had nothing but wonderful things to say. They have a pretty great early bird special that the group took advantage of. By the way, if you order soup, don't expect a little cup. You get a large bowl of delicious minestrone. After that and appetizers, it's almost impossible to complete your meal. I had the capellini, which is great fresh and great microwaved. The rest of the group had eggplant parmesan and spaghetti, meat lasagna and spaghetti, and this chicken and mushroom with fettucine plate. Everyone was full and happy with their choices.\n\nI would love to return on my next trip to Vegas. 1
+My gourmet chef father was in town and wanting a night off from cooking we were throwing around ideas of where we could take him to eat that he would approve of. Well; since I'm pregos and I was craving Italian food and have been wanting Bootleggers we made the short drive there. We were sat right away in the dimmed dinning room with the perfect level of music playing in the back ground. \n\nI was so excited when they brought out their garlic knots and basil dipping sauce about 1 minute after we sat down. We destroyed them! And got seconds!!! My dad perused the menu he had a smile on his face. Not only from the menu but the great smells all around us. I already knew what I was having, the baked Penne, always great and lots of cheese. I love melted cheese! Our friendly waiter took our order; my dad got Marsala and my BF got the picatta, then he brought my dad is wine, how could you not have a nice glass of red wine with great Italian food? If I wasn't with child, I would have had 1 or 3 myself. \n\nThe food came in a timely manner and we jumped right in! Right after my dad's first bite he proclaimed that his Marsala was one of the best he has ever had. Mine was amazing as always and my BF's was gone very quickly , a sign it was great as well. Our waiter checked back with us a few time and in my dad's true fashion they struck up a conversation about, well who knows what I was engaged in my food! All in all we left happy, full, and I with a preggo craving filled; which some of you know is most important\n\nI Suggest anyone who loves great Italian food with the old school feel go to bootleggers Bistro, bring the parents with you; they may like it so much they may pay! ( Thanks dad!!) 1
+Wasn't too impressed with this place. \n\nI went for lunch with a couple of friends and had gotten a seat out on the patio. All the tables were quite dirty! I understand that we were seated outside, however, I have eaten at other restaurants before where their patio seating is CLEAN...I guess it doesn't happen at this place.\n\nOverlooking the dirtiness, I wanted to give Bootleggers an opportunity to prove my impression wrong through their food. As the waitress came out, I saw that her uniform (which was black) was quite dirty also! Her black apron and shirt was smeared with some red sauce (spaghetti maybe?) and white powder (cocaine maybe?)...Really not appetizing. I did notice that the inside dining had very dim lighting, so maybe she didn't realize that her uniform was that dirty. Nonetheless, it's not something I want to see. \n\nShe took our drink orders and handed us the menus. Even those were DIRTY! A friend of mine had a coffee stain on his menu and we all had water/sauce stains throughout the pages....They should really clean those! We should have left then and there, but NO! I wanted to let Bootleggers redeem themselves through their food.\n\nThe waitress came back quickly with our drinks, complementary mini garlic rolls, and took our food order (she was quite friendly btw, which was a plus). I had the mozzarella caprese and deep fried cheese ravioli. \n\nThe garlic rolls were not really warm...well, let me take that back. They were warm on the outside and cool on the inside. Meh, let's say I wasn't a fan. The mozzarella caprese and deep friend cheese ravioli were both were pretty good. Nothing exciting or exceptional though. The caprese needed more balsamic glaze. They just squiggled three lines on the plate. The cuts of mozzarella were nice and thick, so was the tomatoes. The deep fried cheese raviolis came with marinara sauce. There was a good crunch to them. However, once again, these dished were forgettable...which is better than being bad dishes, I guess.\n\nOverall, I don't think I will be returning. However, I did enjoy the weather :) 0
+This was not my goal. I had heard good reviews over the years of the Bootlegger Bistro but our visit on a Wednesday evening at 10:00 pm was not good for several reasons. \n\n1. First, the (very) good part. The history of the Bootlegger is alive and well on the walls and the decor. We sat in the old booths where apparently many of the early Las Vegas icons may have sat - fun to chat about. But better yet, one (or more) of the video monitors plays continuous clips of Las Vegas in the 60s and 70s - again, fun and entertaining.\n\n2. Now, unfortunately, the food was simply bland. No Italian bistro should have bland food at any point, it's a fundamental flaw or here, 'the kiss of death.' When an Italian place serves a generic tasting sauce, it's time for one of those TV shows to enter the picture and accomplish some major changes.\n\n3. We ordered Eggplant Parmigiana and a chicken dish, Pollo All Angelo. Each of ours dishes had no taste to it other than a series of generic ingredients, of the canned type, placed together and heated. The pasta was a bit undercooked but okay.\n\n4. At one point the two servers both disappeared for about 5 minutes after another group came in. The bartender was 'quietly' yelling, i.e. arms up in frustration, looking all about, making the gestures along with some additional bar guests seated nearby.\n\n5. Unexplainable part. I had ordered a Coke, it was normal. Then middle of the dinner, I ordered another one, refill, it was strangely different, much more syrup-like.\n\n6. In sum, the food was ~ I sincerely dislike saying this ~ bland at every point, the service was fast-food like, meaning adequate but intermittent definitely, but the atmosphere was pleasant. Unfortunately, that is not nearly enough to return. I would rather eat great food at a dive or 'hole in the wall.'\n\n7. As for some of the other reviews I see here - I highly suspect one or two as possibly being 'affiliated' with the place. The words just seem too simplistic in one case, too broad in another. Now, if I hear there was new management and an improved menu at some point, we may re-visit, but no time soon. \n\nStrange thought here - knowing that so many famous people had eaten at the Bootlegger in the prior locale, and hearing about this place for, well, decades, I was looking forward to a good dinner with my wife. It simply failed. The irony is that I had just shared with my wife that Olive Garden doesn't essentially cook anything, no grills, but uses microwaves to re-heat all the pre-packaged items sent to each store. 0
+Excellent food. Best Italian in Vegas. Highly recommend for breakfast and dinner. The price is so good you would think the food would be cheap but you would be mistaken. AM service was outstanding but the night crew could use some work. May have been an off night. Still worth the 5 stars. 1
+Service n decor is outstanding! Old school vibe. Great place for friends from out of town. The name throws u off?? Sounds like a biker bar. All other reviews are on point. Have you ever had bad garlic bread? It's a no brainier. So if your driving in from California exit early at south point and head north on lv blvd. 1
+An italian place that can not seat a family of 10 what a joke! 0
+I love this place 4am-9am haha\nSo I tried it for dinner one night, and I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and really good quality. \n\n\nStill a great after hours dive feel 1
+Great hidden place in Las Vegas. Great food and great service. Will definitely return when I am in town again. Very old school Las Vegas. 1
+"The antipasto plate is good and LARGE. However it is the only thing I'll ever eat from there. Everything else has been greasy or mundane. I got the worst case of the sh**s EVER from the linguini with clams. I guess I should know better than order a seafood special. It can sometimes mean \""""please eat this, so we don't throw it all away\"""". The 3rd time I tried this place, was on a grave shift (mind you , this has been a while ago, and perhaps is not the same bartender) We were completely ignored for the ONE other patron. Had to beg for a drink, wait 45 for the food and beg for the check. I'm a bartender too...You missed out on a hell of a tip!" 0
+Looked up chiropractors on google, saw that this place had a lot of good reviews. I have really bad lower back pain and needed to see someone asap! Went in on Monday and saw Dr. Schultz. Really nice man, but the sad part was he didn't introduce himself, or ask me for my name. Just asked how I was feeling... Didn't even ask how or when the pain started. The worse part was he thought I was a patient already! Saying I looked better that day. I politely told him this was actually my first time...after that I was really over this place. He didn't give me much advice, didn't really explain what could of possibly happened to my back... I just felt like it was a waste of $$$! Paid $75 for 20 minutes with this guy. The only good thing was how friendly he was...which I don't understand. Lol\n\nAnyways!! Sadly, I would not recommend this place. Sorry Dr. Schultz! Wish I could have given a better review! 0
+After a long day of moving boxes out of my house into a storage I was exhausted by the time I arrived to Home Depot. I needed a u-haul truck to transport the remainder of items out my house which btw I needed to have out the house that day. I go to customer service and speak with one lady about renting a truck overnight. First she said that she didn't think they did overnight renting and it was almost closing time so I wouldn't be able to get one that day for the use of same day. She was uncertain whether they did overnight because of some recent things that had occurred. She spoke with the Assistant manager over the phone who told her that she could go ahead and rent me an overnight vehicle. I went back to my car to let my boyfriend know what was going on. As I returned into the store the lady I had been dealing with sent me over to another cashier to take care of this. This new lady has no clue about what I needed assistance with and has to ask the lady who sent me to her. While they are talking things over they then start doubting whether it will be okay to rent me the van and the new lady calls someone ( the assistant manager ) who comes to front right away and now says they will not be renting me the vehicle for overnight due to a recent situation that happen with one of the vehicles. I got really pissed off because the assistant manager switched up his decision and I had waisted valuable time there walking away without a truck. It basically was up to the assistant manager to decide if he wanted to allow a truck being rented for overnight. When the first cashier called him he should not have told her it was okay to rent me the truck for overnight. That particular location will never get my business again. They were all a bunch of.... Never mind i'll be nice. Located off serene and eastern. 0
+My mom and I were waiting for massages next door and decided to grab a bite here at Chopstix.\n\nThere wasn't too much that was special about this place. Since it was during lunch time, I ordered the Chicken Broccoli Lunch Special. What I appreciated about my food is that it was made with lots of garlic! Yum!\n\nThe environment was rather... drab. Though the booths and chairs were all clean, but it felt like they designed the place so that customers are encouraged to want to take food out instead. \n\nAfter I left, I realized they never included my egg roll with my lunch special! For that, I give them 2 stars instead of 3! 0
+This store is easy to find, in the mall near the front door, close to parking.\nMore than that, great selection, good prices and friendly staff. What more\ncould you ask for? 1
+Tina is amazing. From day one, she took excellent care of me. I had a horrific experience elsewhere and she gave me advice on what to do. Best person I've ever had do manicures and pedicures. I love the gel and how long it holds up. Very grateful for a friend referring me to Tina. \n\nI've watched everyone there work and everyone is always very nice, helpful, and listens to your requests. It's nice to have someone that actually listens :) Plus they are very clean, which is a VERY big deal for me. I've been going here for a couple years and won't go anywhere else :) 1
+went in tonight on my way home and scored two pairs of $35 sweats for $12 each, yea!!! also found a beanie for my kid for $7 not such a great deal but it does have a Nike swoosh on it and we all know that = $$$$ it was marked down from $15. this place is hit and miss but i have always been able to find a decent deal on something i wanted when i go in. check it out. the mall is kind of dumpy but they are remodeling it so hopefully one day it will be nice. 1
+Pretty decent, most vons are pretty much the same...\n\nI like them, this one holds its own... clean, nice, organized, same vons prices as any other.. 1
+I went to Professional Brake when my was having a hard time running and my towing would not tow to my normal place because it was to far away. On the way to the shop the tow truck driver warned me about this place, stating that he had heard many horror stories about it. This put me on edge but I was willing to try it out.\n\nI walked in and Jeff was very friendly. There was a guest sitting there waiting for his car. We started talking and he mentioned how these guys had ripped him off in the past and how he felt it was happening again because he came in for an easy fix that turned out to not be an easy fix. So when they started looking at my car I made sure I was watching what they were doing.\n\nThey quickly found the problem and started looking for the part. They spent a lot of time calling around to try and find the part, finally they found it and gave me a quote. I was satisfied with this and mentioned that my headlights were out and I would like them to be replaced. I left and came back an hour later to get my car.\n\nJeff informed me that my headlights were out because of a major electrical issue and he was going to charge me an extra $30 finders fee for the part for my car. This surprised me because he quoted me after they found the part, the fee should have already been in the quote. I paid and left.\n\nThe next day I took it to my normal place (see my other reviews) and had them double check all of their work and look into the headlights. Their work was sound, but there was nothing wrong with my electrical, my headlights were just out.\n\nIn conclusion: if you decide to go here make sure you keep an eye on your car and if they say that there is an issue that you are unsure of, get a second opinion! 0
+I too thought that the ratings were a bit off...I mean really???,...all 5 Stars except some crazy person that gave it a 1 star. I had my mind set that I was going to travel from Henderson to Mr. Brake on Jones / Desert Inn. I had always gone there in the past and if I your on that side of town, stop in and give them a shot...Very Very good and reputable. I thought I should check here first and was glad I did. Jeff and Craig are every bit as professional and customer oriented as anyone seeking a non-sketchy business. Every person that worked there said hello to me and anyone else that came in and did it with a smile on their face. They looked happy to be there and happy to be taking care of you. While waiting, a couple came in who had been sending the business post cards of their travels. Jeff had even kept them and filed them away and not the circular file as one might expect. Why would anyone send a business post cards of their travels unless that business made an impact on them? \n\nOK, lets get down to the bare facts. They inspect your car and the problems you are having and then show you the results of their findings. After that, they search out the best prices for you...they may not be as low as you want, but they do go the extra mile to get you to the best bottom line number. They had quoted me 3 hrs and they nailed it...they let me know at 10:30 it would be 3 hrs and I walked out at 1:30. They even offer to shuttle you where you want. I chose to wait, so Jeff gave me the wi/fi code for my ipad and he also gave me the remote for the TV. They take a crappy situation and try and make it as comfortable and less crappy for you. Professionalism and Customer Service is what makes this business a standout in a sketchy industry. Thanks guys for making my day a little easier and a lot safer! 1
+Came in for check engine light and they checked it out for free and referred me to somewhere that could help, then also cleaned my front headlights and buffed them for free! 1
+They just finished my car, I have to say this is the best place to take your car in town. I called several places and they were quoting me way too much. Not only was the owner Jeff extremely honest and helpful, he told me I didn't need a lot of the things I was told I needed; I saved so much money. It's hard finding a mechanic being a girl, but I got lucky with this place. I am extremely happy and will continue to be a customer here :D 1
+This place is the best. Everyone is nice here and they do not overprice their services. If you need a mechanic go here 1
+Fossil has moved outside of the old building and is now situated in one of the new street front outlets. \n\nWhen they have sales it can be ridiculous. My sister dragged me her because she found a purse that she absolutely loved and was pushing for it to be a birthday gift. I came with intending to buy it for her and leaving right away. Instead I was rummaging through the sales and clearance items. \n\nThe staff are quick to approach patrons and offer any assistance. This threw me for a loop because within a fifteen foot stretch I was greeted by four different sales associates. When I went to the register, I was asked if someone helped me find my items and I was so overwhelmed that I said no. That might have been a bad move because she looked miffed afterwards. I should have said ALL of them because it would not have been a lie. 1
+I have been a regular here since I relocated 3 years ago. The staff (Dylan & Billy) are very helpful in finding the right stick for you to smoke. A great selection of sticks, and the monthly Customer Appreciation Day ($10) on selected cigars is a great deal. The lounge is small, yet comfortable, most folks are friendly and like to talk about cigars. 1
+I purchased a groupon for my boyfriend and I for a massage and it was quite the experience. The Spa is just run down and not the cleanest and loud and not relaxing. When it was my turn for my massage I told the therapist what I needed to be worked on and he didn't do any of it. He didn't once touch my neck or shoulders which I asked him to work on. It was the strangest massage I have ever had. I know that everyone has their own techniques, but he only used his elbows the whole time - just bizarre. My boyfriend's massage was good, but he was VERY sore the next few days which is not always normal. I only paid $39 for the groupon but definitely was not even worth that. I would not recommend this place. 0
+This place is a joke! Go elsewhere if you do not want your head to get burned during a blow out by a 'seasoned' stylist; go elsewhere if you want propriety behind your customer service...awful, rude and you are sure to get a better service elsewhere in Vegas. Not here! \n\nBought a Group On for four shampoos and four blow outs. No problem redeeming the first one as advertised only my scalp got burned with the dryer in what resulted in a so-so blow out. Had an event to go to so better than nothing. \n\nFigure I would still give the place a shot on a different day, and with a different stylist at the Eastern location only to find out that suddenly my Group On is no longer valid at their location. What?! I was just there a couple of weeks ago. \n\nNot only did the receptionist give me the run around for a resolution, tell me that they suddenly don't have an appointment for me and that I should drive to North Las Vegas (20 miles away) and ask for the ONE stylist that will honor 'Group On people', she had the nerve to offer me the name and number of an off duty manager since the manager on site is 'in a meeting for the rest of the day'. So I have to call back and ask for management assistance when the inmates are running the asylum? \n\nIF you must go here, beware, and don't tell them you have a Group On if you want an appointment. With so many other options in Vegas to get a blow out, I will never return or recommend this place to get the job done. 0
+This place is terrible. The waiters are on their cell phones most of the time. Management allows other patrons to scream, yell and cuss at the television as well as other patrons, all while banging on tables and the bar. 0
+Fellow Las Vegans if you EVER need service on your auto please do yourself a HUGE favor and DO NOT TAKE your car to Ted Wiens Tire & Auto on Warm Springs and Eastern. We took our car there .. it was supposed to take them 3hrs to repair. We now its 24 hrs plus into a 3 hrs repair . Because they broken a critical part putting it back together and had to ship it overnight to fix, then has stalled at repairing it was supposed to be complete at 10am and its 1pm now. So do yourself favor AVOID like the Plague Ted Wiens Tire & Auto on Warm Springs and Eastern. 0
+Guess my taste buds are changing as I get older! I love this place now! I love all the shrimp dishes! The walnut shrimp is crunchy and sweet yes with walnuts in them. OMG, I was in heaven. I haven't been in a Panda Express for over 7 yrs. Now that I've revisited it, I love it. 1
+"THE WORST PLACE TO LIVE IN VEGAS. EVER. DONT DO IT. \n\nMy roommate and I moved in around this time last year. We were desperate and needed to find a place quick. The price wasn't bad at first, it was close to UNLV, our jobs at the time, and near grocery stores. We should've spent the added week or two to find another apartment. \n\nI knew something was wrong when those incompetent girls working the front office kept losing our paper work and kept giving us the biggest attitude as if it were a bother that we came in to drop of the rent. \n\nThe location of our apartment isn't that bad. However the people that live in the neighboring ones are the WORST. They're loud, inconsiderate and quite frankly annoying. Especially in the late nights when you have an early morning the next day. \n\nI can't even use the damn computer room without encountering rude teenagers who blast music so loud it feels like a club in a COMPUTER ROOM. (Hey kids, instead of using the computers to blast your ridiculous \""""music\"""", how about you read a book once in a while, jerks). Along with the computers room, there's NEVER any toner or paper. Like. Really? As if my rent check and all the other stupid fees can't cover it. \n\nMAINTENANCE IS THE WORST. my roommate and I never feel comfortable with having them enter our apartment when no one is home. So we have to CALL and make sure they can come on a day one of us can let them in. (Yes, CALL. Their website doesn't even let you set up a time and date. Step up your technology.) worst part is THEY NEVER SHOW UP WHEN YOU MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. It took me weeks to have them just fix a simple problem in my unit. Worst part is, THEY WASTED OUR TIME. We had things to do, instead we were cooped up in our broken apartment waiting for someone to just fix the problem. Ridiculous. \n\nParking is NEVER enforced. Park wherever you want. Sticker or not. They don't care. So it's a freaken headache to park your car. Try complaining. They wouldn't do anything. Apparently those girls just get paid to sit on their asses all day.\n\nDon't even get me started on the manager or their lack of security in the complex. \n\nAll in all, if I could give these apartments negatives stars, damn right I would give them a -50. Save your money and live somewhere else. My roommate cannot wait to leave this hell hole." 0
+Always good service and great food! I am a regular here and the staff are always so friendly. I would definitely recommend this place. 1
+Rooms were clean and reasonably priced. Location wise a C- as it is far from the strip and all of the action especially on a long weekend when Las Vegas Blvd is a parking lot and so is Highway 15. Very loud at night - with live music from the performers below echoing throughout the building through the night. Not recommended if you want to get some sleep. Not recommended for families 0
+"I've stayed here twice and the first time wasn't so bad. I wasn't expecting much for the price, but we didn't run into any problems because we were staying in the newly remodeled north tower. The second time, we arrived at 2am due to a chemical spill on the freeway that turned our 4 hour drive into an 8 hour drive. When we got there, we had to stand in a huge line and right before our turn the clerk let a lady cut in front of us because she was having a problem with our room...Okay, but I just wanted to get to our room! Turns out that this lady wanted a new room because the toilet was broken so they switched her rooms. When we were finally helped, I was told that the King size non-smoking room that I reserved was no longer available and that all she had left was a king size smoking or a double queen non smoking...Yeah because they had just given our room away to the other lady! But, being so tired, I was in no room to argue so I just went with the double queen non-smoking...It must have been the room that the other lady had just turned in. When we got there, first of all you could hear the entire freemont street experience from the bathroom every hour. It was so loud! There were NO TOWELS, The bathroom floor was soaking wet and there was hair on it, disgusting! And the carpet near the bathroom was soaking wet too. But, being that it was so late, all the other hotels were booked and that we literally only needed to sleep for a couple hours, my boyfriend wiped up the water with a bathmat and we went to sleep. A few hours later, we were awoken by a god awful \""""Bloop\"""" noise every few minutes. The toilet was making bubbles and that's where the water was coming from. There was toilet water all over the tile and carpet, so gross. I couldn't even pee because I was afraid to sit on the toilet in fear that I might bubble while I was on it! The only good thing that I have to say about this place is that they gave us our money back. So ghetto." 0
+Customer service is really lacking in this KFC. They messed up my order and when I called to complain the manager told me to bring back the old food even if I couldn't come back until tomorrow. Really bring back the old food, I have never heard of such a thing. What happened to the customer is always right!!! won't be going back there!! 0
+"Worst and most unorganized location in town. Pizza never \""""hot and ready\"""" like advertised and you generally have to wait about 20 min for a basic order. None of the employees ever seem happy with their jobs, they clearly don't communicate with one another, and most of them have no idea what customer service means. I know it's only $5 pizzas, but common courtesy to your customers is free!\n\nToday I came to this location at 10:50 am (opening time is 10:30 am) and the doors were still locked. I could see one employee inside messing with the safe and getting the drawer set up. Shouldn't this have already been done? Employee told me through the door that the manager didn't show up and it's gonna be at least another 20 min before he could start a pizza. Clearly there is something seriously wrong at this location when the store manager doesn't even show up and leaves it to the employees to run the store. I hope someone from corporate headquarters reads all reviews and cares enough to get over to this location and fix the issues in this store. After today, it will be a long while before I visit this location and give them my business....if ever." 0
+This is one of my alltime favorite breakfast joints. I don't know why. The food isn't that spectacular. I think its the creativity of the items and large menu selection that sticks me. \n\nThere's also two vegetarian items that are really good: The Veggie Benny (vegetarian eggs benedict) and the Veggie Croissant (with garlic mayo so good, make me wanna slap yo momma). \n\nThey're prices are a little steep, being a breakfast place in Summerlin. And they get totally hammered during prime breakfast hours, so I'd recommend going sub primetime. They have indoor and uncovered outdoor seating. \n\nGet the coffee cake. The Kickin' Potatoes (their spunked-up version of potatas bravas) are supposed to be a signature item ... they a'ight. \n\n* off the strip, non-casino 1
+If I could give it 4.5 stars, I would. I liked it much better than Egg and I in terms of atmosphere and food quality, but I reserve by 5 stars for the mind-blowing.\n\nWe did go on a weekend, so I knew there would be a wait -- and there was. It was a bit longer than the 10 minutes the hostess suggested -- almost 20, but we managed to get a seat and it wasn't a big deal.\n\nI ordered eggs benedict, as I always do on my first run in a new breakfast spot and I wasn't disappointed. Of the places I've tried so far in Vegas, this was the best eggs benny I'd had... even better the Wynn's buffet.\n\nThe service was cordial, but not overly fussy. The coffee was good and even though we were seated by the bathroom/kitchen area, it wasn't really a bother. Someone's got to sit there, right?\n\nOf the places I've been thus far, this would be my first choice when picking a breakfast spot. Looking forward to going back and trying some of their delicious-sounding omelettes. 1
+"I am a fan. \nThe fruit was tasty and sweet. The eggs were fluffy and light. The service was way\nabove average, loved our server. Prices are fair, around the $10 range for most\nBreakfasts on the menu, give or take a few bucks.\nThis location is over in \""""the linn \""""... the yuppie watching was excellent, see them\nuptight even as they try to relax, catch snippets of conversation that will linger\nlong after breakfast is done :D\nMost definitely, will be back for more tasty dishes to be served up." 1
+The coffee cake!!\n\nMy only issue was on Memorial Day/Veterans day they would only give military discount if in uniform... Most of us don't go around in uniform to eat!\n\nOverall it was a good experience and the service was quick 1
+Go see Francisco and ask for the Adrianna Roll! It's not on the menu but is a specialty roll of his. He also makes a crispy jalapeno deal, ask for that. You won't be disappointed! I go there for happy hour when I don't feel like going far from home. 1
+I've been going to Sushi in Summerlin for almost 11 years. I'm there once a week and they know me by name and what I like. The sushi is fresh and they are always testing new rolls. I prefer Sushi in Summerlin to Sushi Mon and Yama Sushi. 1
+Never coming here again found hair in my to go food 0
+Food was ok - not fabulous, but hey it's bar food. The restaurant was rather empty so service was exceptional. What bumped them up to 4 stars is the fact that they now are on Restaurant.com.\n\nThis morning, we wanted to take our 3 starving teenaged boys out for breakfast, which would normally cost about 50-75 bucks (they'll each eat a big platter of food, then get pancakes or french toast for sides)! \n\nWe pulled up restaurant.com, and Putters came up as a new restaurant. We ordered a $25 gift certificate and used a code to get 80% off. The certificate cost $2, and breakfast ended up totaling us $22 after the coupon. But man all the food those boys consumed was worth it. \n\nThe boys all ordered chicken fried steak and it was a large portion, crispy and flavorful. I had a skillet with made to order eggs, home fries, peppers, onions, cheese, and bacon or sausage. It was exellent. \n\nWe were very surprised at how delicious the food ended up tasting. We hope they end up remaining on restaurant.com, as we'll quickly become regulars. 1
+Love this place. Eat here once a month at least. 1
+Fast Quick service. Great foods, Family and friendly environment 1
+I thought the food was pretty good. The salsa was flavorful, and the nacho appetizer was good. I did not have the signature tamales, instead We ordered a bean burrito. Nothing special, but not disappointing. If I can ever figure out how to post pictures, I will. I thought it was a good value. 1
+Every time I shop here for pool repair parts, I get the wrong part. The chemicals (chlorine, muriatic acid, etc.) are not good quality and the place is operated by amatuers/kids. 0
+"First time here and ordered the Bobbie, Thanksgiving dinner on a bun (turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mayo). Bread was fresh and everything was seasoned nicely. We got the medium size (12\"""") and wow, it must have weighed about 2 pounds! Plenty of food for myself and my hubby. We were the only ones in the shop at the time, so our order was processed pretty quickly. I don't know how busy this place gets, but I believe one should phone in one's order to save time. Something I noticed: the floors were a little bit dirty, not so much to dissuade me from trying a sandwich, but just enough to wonder why it wasn't cleaner, especially when there was time and opportunity to attend to it? I'll come here again to try a different sandwich....and to see if the floor's cleaner. :)" 1
+Had the shredded beef bowl. AWESOME! Perfect rice, well seasoned pintos, tender and lean beef all with a citrus-cilantro-mint sauce to tie it together. Chicken soup would cure the worst of colds!!! 1
+Tasty but expensive. Prices comes with Taxes. 0
+Gyro Time has the best gyros I have ever had. I love the cucumber sauce! 1
+I've tried this place once before..had d Gyro with d white sauce added top of d meat. 2nd time the meat was bland, sauce on d side. Driving off d Hwy I've seen their big poster advertising their Gyro with the white sauce on top..coming from NY where I've had n enjoy Gyro sandwiches all d time the sauce is on top of meat along with all the only stuff that goes with d sandwich..Why on d side? I won't b eating at this place ever again..can't get past d bland tasting meat..sauce on d side no big deal..But..why not b authentic n add it to d sandwich the way it shld b done..I guess I of cld told them to add d sauce onto d sandwich lik it was done w/d first Gyro sandwich I ever had there. Taking it to go d 2nd time it was on d side..took a taste of d sauce-less meat..it had no flavor...really bland..it needs that sauce big time..Will I go back? Nope..looking for a new n better tasting Gyro place.. 0
+"Come on girl! Work that muffin top off! \n\nAhhh how im becoming a lil gym junkie! I have the badge to prove it, haha! So I decided to check out this Y bc its open on Sunday AND they have a Zumba class at a good time! Now I for some reason thought the other on Meadows was closer, but this is a lil closer to my place. I also have to say I like this facility a lot. \n\nNow here they do not have an indoor pool, but the water park looks AMAZE BALLS! I cant wait for the summer! Now so far I have no gripes with this facility!\n\nWhat I really LOVE is the layout; its all on one level! Now imo the flow is better, I really like seeing everything on one floor. The childrens gym is better than the Meadows, but not as amazing as the one in Pueblo. Here they make you get a \""""child card\"""" before being able to drop your precious cargo off; they also require you to leave ID whilst your kids are there. Pretty cool imo bc now noone can say \""""hey that lil one is mine!\"""" Hehe. \nAs you veer to the left you have a.room with all your treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and an area to stretch. Here they again have wall mounted LCDs and a giant fan. The next huge room is were all your free weights and machines are. I love they have the rooms seperated! I for one do not like the fact that these hot mens can see my ass going all cray on the elliptical! Lol. The weight room is super great! I know this is weird but I LOVE how its painted green! Its like relaxing and motivates me! The room is also very well cooled and ventilated. \n\nThe studios are also pretty snazzy! Since this facility is all one floor they can have higher ceilings which then make you feel great working out! Not like in a box, at times I felt like that at Heinrich. The room is also convieniently located right across from the bathrooms and water fountains. Its also nice and cooled and not muggy.\n\nNow at the other Y I LOVE the Zumba teacher Christina, here so far ive worked with Ariel and some other Hispanic lady and have really enjoyed them! They both have the perfect amount of charisma and enthusiasm and remind us to stay hydrated! They also show diff levels, which is very caring of them. They are totally not snobs AT ALL and actually look like they care if youre enjoying yourself and make you wanna come back! I also like that they dont break your ear drums while they play the music!\n\nAnother good thing is that after 7pm its not busy! No wait and not a crap ton of people! Its nice, if you dont like working out with hella people this is your spot! They also have a worker walking around and readily available if you have questions! SCORE! Also included is towel service free!\n\nSo far I like this center a little better! Im still going to go to Heinrich mainly for Zumba with Christina and the fact they have a steam room!\n\nSo ladies and gents, get off your tookus and lets get healthy together!!!" 1
+"I was pressed for time and desperate for a fill since I couldn't get my regular Nail Technician at the salon I normally go to. I figured I would give this place a try, and it wasn't the worst, but it also wasn't the best.\n\nThe guy who did my nails seemed like he was so bored the entire time he was doing my nails. He wasn't friendly and he actually made me feel unwelcome. \n\nI had coffin style acrylics and he ended up messing up the shape of my pinkies as he was filing them down. They were obviously uneven, but I didn't bother asking him to fix it since I had to leave for work in about an hour anyways. \n\nTowards the end of my fill, he started asking me a little bit about myself and proceeded to ask me what I was interested in pursuing to which I replied, \""""Cosmetology\"""". \nHe actually stopped doing my nails and looked at me and said, \""""You don't want to do this. Do something else.\"""" He was a lot ruder about it and yes, I did find it very disrespectful. I understand we all have our bad days, but just because you're unhappy with your job doesn't mean you should put down someone else's idea for pursuing that career/goal.\n\nI normally tip very well and let's just say I didn't give him much and no, I will not be back." 0
+Dairy Queens are plentiful and I've been to hundreds of them, from state to state. Most of them have problems with cleanliness and staff, though occasionally you'll find an awesome one that is run with care. Despite their track record, there are some base expectations that need to be met when you go to a place like this. It's nothing major really. If you can grab some ice cream and not be disgusted or angry by the time you leave, you're usually alright.\n\nThis location couldn't even accomplish the basics. Five high school girls were working the place, could not care less about their menial jobs, with no management presence to speak of. While they talked, handled money, and used the phone, a 10 year old that didn't work there was making all the orders. She looked confused and overwhelmed as a line of customers were filing through. The actual employees? Not doing much.\n\n22 minutes to get a blizzard. Twenty-two. I'd never waited so long for ice cream in my life. Wasn't made properly at all, so the taste was sullied as well. That's why I'm taking the time to write a review of a _Dairy Queen_. Boo this location. 0
+Attention cheesy karaoke fans and those who love to sing in the shower: no matter how off-key your warbling, there is an audience that wants to hear from YOU! And they won't laugh or throw beer cans at you, either!\n\nI'm talking about the hundreds of birds at the Gilcrease Bird Sanctuary. Most of these parrots, macaws and other exotics were donated or abandoned by long-time owners, and they are lonely and starving for human company. They love nothing more than having some random wannabe come up to their cages and sing to them. Seriously! On my two visits to this awesome place, I crooned endless Doris Day and Bing Crosby songs to a rapt audience of caged birds who cocked their heads, fixed their beady little eyes on me, and started bobbing up and down! It was a win-win -- I got to indulge my inner pop diva, and the birds dug the attention. I came away from the sanctuary feeling totally re-energized and fortified against the ugliness in life: f*ck the haters; the birds dig me!\n\nAside from the birds, Gilcrease also has a collection of farmy-type petting zoo animals including pigs, goats, deer, ostriches, peacocks and chickens, as well as a duck pond. It's a fun place to spend an hour or three, and you'll feel like you did something good! \n\nBonus: on the way back to the freeway, you pass Retro Bakery, which makes these big obscene gourmet cupcakes. YUM! 1
+This is an awesome time. It can fill an afternoon on a boring day. This is our new spot to go. 1
+My Bulldog was having some discharge coming from her eye and it was clearly irritated. I wasn't sure if it was just conjunctivitis, the beginning of prolapse, or something else? \nI took her to Centennial Hills Animal Hospital, as it is the closest vet to my house and that is where my dog has had her shots and she has also been boarded there before. Other than sometimes having to wait a ridiculous amount of time somedays, I haven't had any complaints about CHAH, of course I haven't had any major issues with my dog before either. \n\nI was shown into a room where I waited for about 10 min. When a vet tech came in, not a vet. I had to tell her what was going on with my dogs eye, when she proceeded to look right at her eye and tell me that it wasn't conjunctivitis and then tell me she would be back with my dog because she was going to take her in the back and have the vet do a stain on the eye to make sure there wasn't a cut on the eye. \nUm, what? So just like that, I don't even get to talk to a vet at all, and you are telling me what is not wrong with my dogs eye!! \nThen about 10 min. later the vet tech returns with a price break down of the high and low costs of the tests that they want to do to my dogs eye, but wait I haven't even seen or talked to a vet yet!!! Then she says also your dogs feet don't look normal so you should have us test those too! Huh? I am here for her eye, and I am just trying to see a fricking VET, and I am only getting a vet tech! What the heck! I told her I would have to call my husband and review all the costs with him. \nAbout 10 min. later the Vet, Brady Vanderlind finally comes in! He then goes over the high and low costs of the tests they want to do and makes me sign on the test I choose. Then he goes and finally does the eye stain. The whole time my poor dog was in the back probably freaking out :-/ \nWhen they are done with the eye stain the vet tech brings my dog back into the room and takes her foot and says are you you don't want us to test this, because its NOT normal! NO, I don't want you to test my dogs feet! I know what it is, and despite what you think, I am not a moron! \nDr. Vanderlind prescribed some drops for my dog. He said that if they didn't work she would have to have surgery on her eyelid. Of course the drops didn't work. \n\nI wound up taking her to Dessert Inn Animal Hospital to see Dr. Dennis Arn. He is a Bulldog specialist. I should have gone to him to begin with, as he has helped us in the past and he is a wonderful vet. I just hate that he is so far away. Lesson learned! I don't care how far I have to drive! It is worth the drive, to see a vet and not a vet tech and not to be hustled and harassed about stuff you are not even there for!! Not to mention you get quality vet care the first time, every time! \nDr Arn was able to help my dog and guess what, she doesn't need surgery.... amazing!! 0
+Until recently I have always had great service. I make appointments in advance for boarding and never have any problems getting him reserved. \n\nThe past 2 times I have been there I have been either overlooked, (waiting at the counter), then, they take the next person without regard to people waiting because they know them and engage in conversation with them. Either way I consider this unprofessional.\n\nWhen I voiced my concern the person I spoke with acted like she could care less. 0
+I'm not a big fan of Best Buy to begin with, but this one seemed worse than usual. Best Buy typically has a pretty sorry selection, and inflated prices, and this location had both in spades. Most of their inventory was cheaply made consumer gear, with nothing high end for those of us that can actually tell the difference in our electronics. The only reason they got the second star was because of their staff. I talked to 3 different people, and they were all very courteous and polite. At least they have that going for them. 0
+Tried to give this best buy another chance but ran into a very consistent lack of customer service. Witnessed several others very frustrated with the lack of help! The merchandise stocking is also very poor. Out of many items. I will continue to buy all electronics at Amazon. 0
+The usual Del Taco...inside and out. Fast and efficient service. A good location. Del Taco has amazing and cheaper food...try it! 1
+A big fat taco kinda night. Unfortunately, the not well trained cashier didn't know how to take the order. Food was fast and tasted about as good as any fast food place. Hopefully training will improve the quality of order taking. 0
+The food took forever and still came out cold. The quality of the chicken was poor and the price too high for the quality that you get.\n\nThe best thing was the egg roll. 0
+I don't care for Samurai Sam's based on the very few times I have visited. The food is sad, oily and the portions are skimpy for the price point. \n\nThis location was empty even during peak lunch hours, that says something. 0
+It smelled like a broken sewer pipe when we walked in. We should have taken that as a sign and left. The food was nothing special and not worth the money. We ordered chicken and steak bowls with vegetables and brown rice. The egg rolls were soggy and flavorless. We could have got a way better meal for the same price somewhere else. We won't be going back. 0
+"I've been getting oil changes at Jiffy Lube for almost ten years. This location is by far the worst I've ever experienced. If the workers spent 1/2 as much time working as they did chatting and using their phones, it wouldn't take over an hour for a basic oil change. I was the only customer here the whole time, and now I understand why! Well, there was another car that pulled in and they stopped working on my car for 15 minutes as they chatted and laughed with the other \""""customer.\"""" They topped off some fluids and the driver slipped them a $20 and he left. Save yourself time and frustration and go to ANY other Jiffy Lube location." 0
+"If I had more time to find the right apartment, it wouldn't be at Madera. \n\nThe property is over 13 years old and, although the staff in the leasing office are nice, helpful and professional, the apartment I waited a week to get into was/is dirty (I'm still cleaning), smells like the smoker who lived there before me, and it has roaches! I've killed and swept up dozens of them in the two days I've lived here. The A/C units work but are really noisy. If I were the property manager, I would be more fastidious with the condition of the apartments I lease. Also, I wonder where the $300 \""""cleaning fees\"""" I and other new residents have to fork over are being spent. Oh yeah, we are in Las Vegas... \n\nThe grounds look nice, for the most part, with trees and bushes all around with grassy areas too. There are two pools and the fitness center is adequate. Aside from the granite counters in the apartment's kitchen which are nice, my apartment looks outdated and in need of a revival, and deep cleaning. \n\nSigned,\n\nStill Searching..." 0
+They've lost a few of my items in the past, but i still continued to go back realizing this happens. Big Mistake. I've been taking my pants here for regularly for several months and continue to be dissatisfied every time. They continue to make different pleats each time i clean them, leaving me with 3 different pleats on each leg which are impossible to get out once they're made. I continue to explain to them how i like my pants pleated and each time I'm more disappointed. I've finally learned my lesson as I'm embarassed at work today wearing my expensive pants that look like my 2 year old ironed them. I questioned my wife this morning why she was steaming her linen pants instead of dry cleaning. She commented how she hates the way they do her pants so she'd rather spend time washing and ironing herself. Too bad mine are dry clean only. Even with their coupons, they're still over priced and I'd be happy to pay full price if it were done the right way. I will not be going back here, ever. 0
+"I will say I haven't had some horrific experience here, however due to the prices I won't be going back. \nMy first visit I took in about 10+ items in for dry cleaning and laundering, which cost me around $150. I expected it to be a bit pricey, but considering I used a coupon I'd say they are outrageous. \nEven then I'm the type of person who is willing to pay a little extra for good quality-- So the rating really reflects just how over priced their services are. \nToday I went to pick up three items I had dropped off for alterations las\nt week; my total came to $66.75! (And that was after a discount of $22.25) \nWhen I had dropped them off I specifically asked how much it would cost and at that time they said they weren't able to give me an amount. \nI can say the tailoring itself looks really nice, but I would have only had one pair done if I had known how much it was going to be. As for the \""""alterations\"""" I don't really feel I got what I ask\nDefinitely not happy with the prices or the quality for the price paid. -B" 0
+Why don't we have the option for ZERO stars??!!!!?? Your menu consists of CHICKEN how are you ALWAYS OUT of it or expecting me to wait forever!! Then the girl taking our order seemed to have no idea of what she had! Never again will I come here! 0
+These people will give credit to anyone, EVEN YOUR EX! They never do their due-diligence to ask if this is your EX's account or not. When your double-crossing EX stops paying his bill, they come after you like vultures. It's been a nightmare to straighten them out. Won't listen, they just want their money. Will need the courts to get involved in this fiasco. 0
+Meh is about right. This store is basically the same as the Smith's just up the street, only with higher prices and not as much selection. I come from California where everything is a ripoff ... and the prices here are just as bad if not worse. I don't remember it always being that way, but that's the way it is now. \n\nOh well. It's not like there aren't a ton of other grocery stores within a 90-second drive. 0
+Nice staffs. Decent food. I recommend their Singapore Rice Noodles and Pad Thai Spicy Noodles. 1
+The most absolutely disgusting food I have ever tried in my life..pure oily grease and cheap noodles. Will never return. 0
+DO NOT COME HERE. This was the WORST food I've EVER had in Vegas and I've lived here for 19 years. I literally almost vomited and requested a refund through Eat24 because I sure as hell wasn't going back there! 0
+Horrible management. Understaffed and poor service. 20-30 min wait is regular during peak times for a simple wrap and a Smoothie. Avoid unless u like being overcharged for mediocre food. 0
+"Ah, Silverton...How I used to love thee. Good craps, good food, good valet. But you've grown. It looks like all your attention went into that big new expansion, and you forgot some of the little things, like updating your slots. Yes, now you've got a Starbucks and a Johnny Rockets, but how about a Star Trek machine? Full-pay video poker?\n\nSilverton is a great \""""locals\"""" casino. It's a nice enough place and has most of the amenities you would want. The slot club is far more rewarding than Station's in my experience, which was enough to get my play for a long time. Table games are good, $5 blackjack all day long, craps still even gets down to $3 during the days (I think) with 10x odds, and it's still only $5 even on the busiest weekend nights. Restaurants are all at least good enough, and Twin Creeks is actually pretty great. Valet service at night is *excellent*. Now if they would only put in some more slots that I'd actually wanna play, I could get back to my once religious visitation schedule and update this review to 5 stars." 1
+I like the feel of this Casino. It always seems clean to me and it's close to home. I could sit for hours just watching the Aquarium filled with all kinds of fish,sting rays, sharks and coral. It's not a big Aquarium but it's just right. I enjoy it also when the Mermaid comes out and plays with the fish ect... There is also a scuba diver who comes out and feeds the sharks ect...\nThis hotel is attached to a Bass Pro Shops which really gives you a hands on shopping experience. A whole review will go to Bass Pro Shops but trust me even if you don't like the outdoors you'll still have fun exploring in this store.\nEverytime there is a festival here like Pure Aloha or San Genero it is always clean with easy access.\nI have never stayed here nor have I gambled here so I have no honest opinion on those subjects.\nThe food options are OK and the BF loves Johnny Rockets and there's one here.....\nSo all in all the Silverton Casino is A-OK in my book!!!! 1
+The owners need to seriously consider a makeover. The paint is old; the bathroom fixtures corroded or rusted; wallpaper peeling in the bathroom; very dimly lit parking lot and walkway into hotel. Television was small and old (not flat screen). Wireless internet constantly buffered so we couldn't connect. We booked four nights but only stayed one. 0
+I really want to like this place! It's close to where I live. Food always takes for ever and the girls working are slow.... I mean REALLY SLOW! The Food is not bad once you get it, it just take way too long....... I going to give up on this place..... 0
+After a poor experience at the verizon store on maryland parkway, i went to this store. They fixed me up, got me into a better plan, and were clearly on the ball. Nice people too. 1
+David is the man! After the manager at boca park sent me on a goose chase to resolve my issue, David quickly and effectively resolved my issue. He was personable and turned my whole experience around. In the future should I need any assistance or accessories I will go to this store. I recommend you do too 1
+Nice atmosphere, walked in & even though nobody could get to me immediately, they put me in the big massage chair - so it was Alright ;-)\nEven though I'm male, I get pedicures which helps my feet. I actually picked this place based purely on its Yelp rating, so far that has served me well since moving to LV! 1
+DO NOT GO HERE!! I had a pedicure yesterday... Tiffany did it, she cut my toe by scrubbing so hard on my feet. I'm still in a lot of pain because of this! This was and expensive horrible pedicure and I also have to live with the pain of my toe now!!!! Absolutely ridiculous. 0
+I walked in Bebe nails just expecting a quick manicure maybe a short wait. After waiting 30 minutes with no one acknowledging me another person walks in and is greeted right away. The person wanted the same thing as me a manicure. They sat them down in a chair an immediately got to work. At that point I was so pissed I just got up and walked out. Thanks for nothing bebe nails. 0
+"The best pizza in Las Vegas!! This New York style pizzeria makes New Yorkers jealous. They use the right amount of sauce unlike the commercial pizza companies they try to drown you in it. I always get the pepperoni because is just the right amount of everything. The guys are friendly and always greet me by name when I come in. It is always a great show to watch Kenny \""""spin\"""" a pizza...it is a lost art form." 1
+This was one of the worst pizza's I have ever had. Only one place was worse and that was in Denver. Don't even think about ordering pizza here 0
+Eddie and the crew always have the best pizza and wings. 1
+Long time customer who was informed by telephone that my rewards card was being revoked because I was not losing enough at the video poker machines. I play about four hours a week but somehow they were not making enough money off my play or was somehow to lucky. New management team run by Marrott has moved profit to the top of their list ahead of customer service. I have since learned that I'm not alone in this new clean house of video poker players. Seems that if you know what cards to hold before you redraw as some kind of a problem. Saddly disapointed and will miss the workers who are very nice. 0
+I recently stayed here for 3 nights. The room was quite large with a king bed and a sitting area with a fold out couch and a table with chairs. Large TV. Very large bathroom with 2 sinks and a separate toilet/shower area. There was even a phone in there! Small refrigerator, nice sized closet. View overlooking the golf course. Bed was a little firm for my taste. The room was very nice and clean. Very quiet in the rooms, even at night. Workout facility is clean. Casino has nice updated machines. Parking in the garage is easy. Even went to the movies, was surprised that the movie ticket price was comparable to other theaters. 1
+"I rarely rant, but I feel that one star requires an explanation. See below for ranty explanation.\n\nPros:\n-Big rooms\n-Quiet\n-Cheap\n-Nice view of the golf course if you select a more expensive room\n-Clean rooms\n-Fridge in the room\n\nCons:\n-Non-smoking floor doesn't guarantee that your room won't smell like smoke\n-Unaccommodating staff\n-Limited shuttle service from the airport to the hotel\n-Wifi is $13/night\n-Small, dirty gym\n-Extremely limited pool hours (closed at 6pm)\n-Ridiculously difficult to find the elevators for the hotel rooms\n-Far from the strip\n\n\nI had to be on the outskirts of town for a conference, and Suncoast seemed like the cheapest option. I wasn't expecting much, but I got even less. My first room on a non-smoking floor reeked of cigarette smoke. It took 2 nights to get a new room. In the interim, they offered to come spray my room with air freshener. I agreed and no one ever came to my room. When I was finally able to switch rooms, no one offered to compensate me, and the staff was not even apologetic. Once in my new room I paid the $13 for wifi. The wifi was not working. After 3 calls to the front desk they promised to send a technician up. An hour later the technician had still not come up, so I called again and then had to wait an additional 15 minutes. The technician was able to connect one computer using the ethernet cable and told me that I would not have to pay for internet that night since he could not get the wifi to work. When I checked out I was charged for the wifi. After explaining what had happened to the front desk clerk, she told me that she would take it off \""""this time\"""" but only because she was giving me the benefit of the doubt. This is by far the worst hotel I have ever stayed in." 0
+The casino stinks of smoke. The steak house is good and great food but the rooms have nicked and broken furniture in the suite rooms. I realize times in Vegas are bad but there is a point that you need to invest in you hotel.\n\nThis place is an ashtray. 10 minutes in the casino is like smoking 2 packs of cigarettes. Even our dealer was complaining and have a hard time breathing.\n\nBoyd gaming should be ashamed of this dump hotel. \n\nOne last thing the coffee shop sucks 0
+"I went in with my girlfriends for a fun saturday night to drink and gamble a little bit. And I was surprised to find it truly was a very \""""little bit\"""". I have never been to any place where I was told I couldn't tip. I always tip the dealers, but then he tells me I could only bet certain amounts for him because now it's capped. Seriously? \n\nI don't appreciate anyone telling me what I can't and can do with my money. Don't they see how obvious it is? They think that if I tip less, I'll play more. Wrong! I'll go to Red Rock from now on." 0
+Is it possible to give zero stars?\n\nIf so, I would.\n\nMy friend and I had comped day passes to check out the spa, and decided if we liked it, we would stay and get a massage and pedicure.\n\nWe left after 10 minutes. First of all, check in was completely unprofessional. The locker facility at my LVAC location is nicer than the women's changing room here. The outdoor hydrotherapy pool was closed, there were 2 bugs in the steam room, the showers out by the plunge pools were closed, and about 6 of the workout machines were out of order.\n\nWe got of there quickly and decided to go to Red Rock next week, which is one of my favorites. I'll let you know how it goes, but ANYTHING would be better than Aquae Sulis. 0
+My wonderful husband treated me to a spa day for my birthday and I was thrilled with the package that he selected for me.\n\nI started the day with a Coconut Cream Body Scrub and massage. Quinn performed my scrub and massage and it was wonderful. I prefer to have a male masseuse as women tend to overcompensate and rub too hard. Quinn did a great job and worked out all the knots in my back. Ahhh.\n\nNext, I had a Custom Concept facial. I hate that I can't remember the woman's name who performed this service, but she had an amazing Russian accent. My pores have never been so squeaky clean and the face and scalp massage was wonderful.\n\nAfter having been scrubbed, massaged, and polished, I headed down to the salon for a pedicure. I had the Paradise Pedicure and it was very nice. My toes look perfect and Jessica did a great job smoothing out all my rough edges. :) \n\nI received a full grand tour of the spa and did also use the gym which had a wide variety of machines and free weights. Everything was in good working order and I was very pleased with the service and the spa treatment. I would definitely go back! 1
+Nice Atmosphere, enjoyed the addition of architectural surroundings with the restaurant. As for location, its located within the Rampart Casinos so there would be a long walk through casino slot machines and other restaurants to arrive at the destination. \n\nEnjoyed the appetizer of 'sweet water shrimp', which was very tasty that was wrapped in prosciutto. yummy :) Entrees were alright, like a typical Italian restaurant, and likewise the service. 1
+Beautiful decor. \nOne of my favorite salads. Avacadoe on the bottom, stocked with Greens, with a crunchy top. For an Entree i love the Lasagna and the Osu Buco (forgive my spelling). \nService is great. \nI Definately recommend. 1
+My husband and I hosted our son's Rehearsal dinner at Spiedini's. I worked with Tonya to plan the event. She was delightful and very organized. The evening was so wonderful. I had nothing but rave reviews for the food and service from all of our family. There were 60 of us, so that is high praise. The Chef, Gustav Mauler, was terrific and was on site to keep things going smoothly. \n\nI recommend them to anyone looking for a wonderful evening and great food! 1
+Checked in here yesterday for some good home style food. At least that's what all the reviews say, right? Let's just start off by saying that they truly do treat you like family. Service was very warm and they're genuinely glad to see you there. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs. Great flavor and I absolutely loved the texture of all the caramelized onions and crispy corned beef hash. Very good. I also was curious to see what all the hype was about the Pots of bread. Meh, it was ok, but to me, nothing to write home about. 1
+"They charged me for my supposed\"""" free pot of bread\"""" that you get by checking in on yelp." 0
+I have been missing out! The pot of bread is reason enough to keep coming back. My omelet & home fries were delicious! Service was quick and the waitresses were friendly. I'll definitely be back! 1
+This place was great, my brother brought us there for breakfast and it was excellent! 1
+Awesome little breakfast place. My boyfriend and I decided to give this place a go on a Wednesday morning. \nI got an omelet with bacon, cheese and avocado with a side of hollandaise sauce. \nReminds me a of cute little diner. 1
+The best place to eat breakfast. We eat here several times a week and are never disappointed. 1
+Just visited Jamm's. Great breakfast stop for our family of six. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we are stuffed!!! Friendly fast service. Great location off the strip and on our way to Red Rock Canyon. :-) 1
+For a Saturday morning, there was only a 5 minute wait. \nThe first thing that caught my eye was the French Press coffee. This was a first for me and it was so incredibly good. They even offered a to go cup for what we didn't drink.\nThe corn beef hash is hands down the BEST EVER!!!!!! It was what my husband had, along with the carmelized onion, bacon, cream cheese pot of bread. Dayyyyum!!!\nMy next trip I'll be trying the S'mores pancakes. Sounds like a little piece of heaven. \nThe servers were on point with everything!!\nCheck it out! 1
+"Little places like this make me LOVE Las Vegas even more!\nFrom the outside, in the midst of the shopping plaza, a tasty little breakfast gem hidden amongst the other stores.\n\nLet me tell you! - This is what locals look for in LV!!\n\nFirst and foremost....Pot Of Bread! Say it with me...\""""Pot of Bread\""""\nassorted daily flavors, freshly backed tiny single serving of delicious little mini loafs of bready, muffinish, pop-over type things. Hell YES!!!!\n\nEverything else was really good. Yes, we did have to salt and pepper our breakfast. In my opinion, the seasoning could be turned up a bit...ok maybe a more than a bit.\nBut still all the ingredients tasted fresh and made to order." 1
+Fought with the DMV kiosk for 15 minutes, trying to renew my registration. I finally gave up in disgust and on my way out, advised the Albertsons clerk it wasn't working, only to be told it automatically goes down for updates at around 9pm, and would be back up at 7am or so. Now, I understand the DMV kiosk is independent, and is not owned/operated by Albertsons, but since it's inside the store, do you think somebody could put a dang sign on the thing?\n\nFAIL. 0
+"The atmosphere in this place is about the only thing this place has going on on a Saturday night.\nThe bartender \""""mark\"""" did a horrible job with service.\nHad me and my group waiting about an hour to get anything.\nI waited an hour to order some food. I finally got up and complained to the manager about my dilemma. She was very attentive and took care of my problem(thanks jessie). Everytime mark came around he kept acting like a complete a**hole.\nThis guy needs to be replaced with a hearltess evil vilian, maybe he'll be a better bartender." 0
+I drove 22 minutes to arrive here at 630pm. Their website says they are open everyday 10am-7pm. When I arrived, they were putting jewelry away and the door was locked. The lady frown at me when I tried to open the door the first time, unknowingly that there were already closed. I was confused and saw a tiny sign by the door that has different hours for different days of the week. That was a waste of my time amd will never return. Get your website straight! 0
+exactly what the stars say. MEH. i realize that it is just mcdonalds, but i have definitely experienced better. everytime i come through here the employees are very monotonous and the fries are cold. seriously, the fries are the best part of mcdonalds; the least you could do is give me a decent order of hot, salty deliciousness! 0
+My boyfriend and i went there for an ayce quick lunch, food was decent wait time for the food was horrible. The place wasn't busy there was 2 couples other then myself and my boyfriend there. We ordered.....20 minutes later we got 2 rolls. The rolls were good so, we decided to order some more..... waited another 25-30 minutes. Food was okay not worth the wait though. So our quick lunch turned into a really long production. Probably will not go back. 0
+Went here for Valentine's Day with my GF and 2 other couples. For such a busy night you think they would have had more than 1 server. We had reservations and were seated immediately. The table they sat us at was in the middle of the small restaurant and we had to scoot our chairs in every 5 minutes to let people pass.The server took forever and we had to ask for everything, plates, wasabi, dipping bowls, water..etc. There's too many other options for sushi in town and I don't think I'll be returning there. Had to leave for a show and never got one of my orders after waiting 15 mins to get my check. The best thing is AYCE for $30. 0
+On a Sat, there was only 1 waitress for the whole restaurant. Not once I was asked if I needed anything. Service did not meet my expectations because no one would come to my table. A little smelly as well, not food but odor coming from the silk plants that has not been cleaned. Not coming back 0
+Due to a friends recommendation I decided to go back and try jasons deli again. Unfortunately, after I took first bite of my wraps the one with hummus my stomach started bubbling. I thought maybe it was just because I was hungry. Unfortunately, after I ate my wrap (smothered in olives) eww! I realized I had food poisoning. I haven't ever been so sick from food before in my life. I don't know what could have caused this but take precaution before eating there. :'( 0
+It kills me to leave this review. The food itself and array of food deserves five stars, however it's the staff that screws it up each and every time. No exaggeration. Every time something goes wrong that is truly annoying, such as getting cold cold soup served before your guest's entree arrives EVEN IF THOSE ARE THE ONLY TWO THINGS ORDERED (?) , a tuna melt comes out not melted and cold, etc, with the blessed receipt describing the order on the tray. (?) The timing of the food execution is horrible.!!! You can even see the staff standing in the back on top of each other waiting to take hot food out that is sitting on this massive counter without a heat lamp. Hard to watch. Hard to watch staff just stand around and talk when they best be grateful to be working in the first place.... THE BEST PART OF THE WHOLE THING: there are set positions in the kitchen where there are many hands that look over the order before it goes out, a manager or 'expediter'.....???? What is with the expediter? Looking all dapper and bringing a mediocre, EVERY TIME, tray. This, seriously? is a CONSTANT at this particular establishment. The staff ruins the food experience. Not cool, especially in today's economic market. Panera is consistently great, especially in the service department. This place needs to get its act together big time.Again the food rocks but the staff is an impediment. 0
+I usually run the other way when it comes to chain restaurants, but we've had a $50 gift card for P.F. Chang's that was given to us about six months ago and finally decided to bite the bullet. I've been to the one on the Strip twice, but that was a long time ago, my only memory being grease, and more grease. So I wasn't particularly looking forward to dinner tonight. But 50 bucks is 50 bucks, so...\n\nThe economy must have gotten to PFC: Saturday night and no wait for a table at 9:00 pm. I settled on a glass of white zin (yeah, I know, Kool-Aid), and hubby ordered a Newcastle on draft. I see-sawed between ordering a la carte, since the Spiced Lamb sounded interesting, and the 39.99 Four-Course dinner, until the waitress said that the Sesame Chicken on the dinner was really, really good. So we went for it.\n\nI was totally surprised. The Hot & Sour Soup, while not overwhelmingly spicy, was delicious, not overly glutinous, and had a generous helping of both pork and tofu. \n\nThe lettuce wraps were very good, and we were offered a second helping of lettuce, since the first batch didn't make a dent in the large portion of chicken and crispy rice noodles. \n\nBy that time we were pretty full, so dinner tomorrow night will be our leftovers: that excellent Sesame Chicken, and the Kung Pao Shrimp, which was terrific, but would have been even better if I ever could remember to have the kitchen NOT add any additional salt. Even my husband enjoyed it, and he doesn't like shrimp!! Best of all was the absence of the pools of grease that I remember from the Strip location. There was even a lot less oil than we get at our usual New York Chinese Restaurant go-to, and the ambience is a lot nicer.\n\nThe Prix Fixe includes two desserts, and there are eight mini desserts to choose from, all served in shooter glasses. I had the Lemon Tres Leche [sic], which didn't taste at all like the usual Tres Leches dessert, but was astoundingly good, so much so that the little shooter seemed much more dessert than I should be eating. Hubby had the Apple Pie, and liked it a lot. But mine was better!!\n\nOur server, Nancy, was outstanding - everything a server should be: friendly, helpful, patient, efficient, and accommodating. \n\nAll in all, we had a terrific meal in an attractive place, and would have enjoyed it just as much if we actually had to pay for it! 1
+"Pretty Tasty!! I loved it! A little on the pricey side, but overall we enjoyed it. We had a nice evening, nice atmosphere, looks kinda slow for them perfect for us :D. awesome waiter \""""David\"""", good service answering all our questions .\n The food was full of taste, and I definitely will come back soon! We put in a good word for the restaraunt, and the waiter.\nThat definitely makes a big difference! Way to go\nIts funny how people gives 1 star just because \""""ohh i think my soup is not the same today \"""" .... Keep it up guys!" 1
+"I would not suggest \""""Curbside to Go\"""". More than once they screwed up my order. Never have I ever received two sauces for my wraps even if I ask for them twice. Your lucky if you get one container half way filled of sauce. I had one employee tell me the lettuce wraps didn't come with sauce nor included the actual lettuce. Never any napkins or customer service. I would be happy if just once they got my order right. For now I learned my lesson." 0
+Went to Paseo verde location 0
+"DO NOT GO HERE!! The attendant at the beginning of the wash after you pay was so rude, he braked at me to put my receipt in the window with a \""""How could you not know that you big idiot\"""" voice, then he banged on my window and said \""""Is your car in neutral??! Is your foot of the break??!\"""" When I proceeded to show him that I had done both he said \""""oh it is now?\"""" In a very condescending voice. I was so uncomfortable I'll never go back." 0
+Usually they're good. Not today that's for sure. So irritated. Long story short my dog goes in once a week for a mite bath. Last week it was $48, this week it was $50. It's the principal. \n\nI also wanted them to cut his nails today. They say they did but I know they didn't, they look exactly the same. Had receptionist confirm they were cut, came back saying they did but since the quick was so long...ok, if the quick is so long why cut them at all? I'm well aware of the quick btw. Why not wait until next time when they've grown a little more rather than charge me for doing nothing. Makes no sense. I wanted them to take him back and cut them again. If I'm not happy with something make it right. Nope, I paid and now I'm pissed. \n\nLastly nobody calls me to tell me they're done with the dog. I have to call them. Usually atleast twice. First time they left me on hold so long I hung up. I don't know what their problem was today but what a disappointment. 0
+"#1 sign that a sushi place is going to suck: no Asians. anywhere. customers or employees. Not being racist (I'm Filipino... but I can tell the difference between a Korean \""""sushi\"""" place and a Japanese one...ya know?)\n\nAnywho.\n\nFood was overpriced and just OK. The lady looked at me like I was crazy when I asked if they had a Chirashi bowl. I ended up ordering a Sashimi Salad that was DROWNED in ponzu (love ponzu... don't need to be swimming in it).\n\nWe also ordered a Chicken Teriyaki Plate, Spicy Tuna Hand Roll, Saba Nigiri, Japanese Lasagna, Spicy Scallop Roll and Fried Banana dessert. $90 for 2 1/2 people (count our 3-year old as a half person since all she eats is rice and dessert) Wasn't terrible, but probably won't be coming back here again." 0
+Meh. If you want cheap-ish sushi that isn't all that great... then this is probably the perfect place to go ! \n\nThis place offers happy hour on Friday & Saturday nights, which means 50% off their whole menu. It's really the only time you get value for your money. Their regular prices are ridiculously over priced, especially for the quality and taste of their food. \n\nDO:\n- Get the stuffed jalepenos. \n- Take advantage of half off beer. \n\nDON'T:\n- Eat there other than happy hour. \n- Heck, don't eat there if you're even considering a different sushi place.\n- Expect good service. 0
+I have been to a dozen different sushi restaurants and this is thr best one. The best sushi I have had in town. 1
+"Been eating here every Friday for the past few years & now ill never go back again.\nPicked up my to go order (which took 45 minutes for 2 Rolls & 1 order of albacore)\nThe waitress said they were \""""cooking\"""" my food still and u thought she was joking until u got home & the albacore was cooked! IT'S SUSHI!!!!!! Raw sushi COOKED! Ugh im never going back again" 0
+UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT......John, the new owner, seems to favor the chop shop business model. Reusing files, not washing the tubs, charging for every little thing, and shitty work. I prefer the customer focused model from the Mark and Amy days. I'm following Lilly over to LV Nails on Eastern. 0
+Creative Nails is still the best! I've never seen a nail salon that cares as much about customer service as this one. They really take the time to give you exactly what you want (especially David!). Once again I am one happy customer :) Can't wait for my next appointment! 1
+I've been to a couple different Auto Techs, this location and staff is by far the most welcoming, professional and helpful. Very fast and efficient. 1
+Omg this McDonald's is so rude, they don't smile and they look like they hate everyone. They always get my order wrong and I've been there only 3 times. Don't go here bad customer service. 0
+I've had a mail box here since 2003. Great package acceptance service, safe and convenient for me. The staff is always friendly and the rates are reasonable. Open Saturdays too! 1
+I told my man I wanted some rollerblades for Christmas. He purchased a pair for me and himself at the Big 5 green valley location.\nSo we finally get around to rollerblading and their is something wrong with his pair. The left boot leans inside and you can't make your leg straight. No issue we have the receipt ill go get some new ones.\n\nThis location is closest to our house. I go in and try to explain what's wrong with the boot and the staff is looking at me like I'm speaking a different language. Finally an associate asks me if his leg is folded in?!?\nDid zombies eat your brain?!?\nI go look for another pair after the pointless interrogation and there's nothing comparable to those boots.\nI don't have the card he put the skates on so I have to come back again. \nSame dumb people there. They put my receipt under the light which detects fake bills on the second go round to the store.\nWTF?!?!?!? \nI just smiled and said to myself I'm glad I don't work here. Some real geniuses.\n\nAvoid this place. You will feel dumb after leaving there. 0
+It's no doubt your ratings are so low. I was picking my husband up from work (in a gated residential community) Thursday night 6/13 when a silver jeep commando (with the Pizza Hut hat on its roof displaying the telephone number of (702) 253-9011) sped by me. As we were driving out of the gates, the same silver jeep commando was riding our butt and then started beeping his horn at us WHILE WE WERE WAITING FOR THE GATE TO OPEN! I then called the 253-9011 number, was given the run around by the telephone answerer, I asked for a supervisor who advised their store does not deliver to 7885 W. Flamingo, he offered the telephone number of the store that would deliver to that address. I dialed the number and got a recording that said they were closed. I then called several other pizza hut stores asking if they delivered to 7885 W Flamingo, they all pointed me to the store I originally called. I hope this review gets to a person with integrity & authority so action might be taken to avoid unsafe, impatient drivers possibly taking a life. 0
+I ordered pizza for pickup, once I arrived home I realized there was hair in my food. I simply called back to this location and asked for a remake and for them to deliver it to me. I didn't think this was to much to ask considering it wasn't my fault. I was told that's wasn't an option (all while being super rude) and when I asked to speak with the manager was told there wasn't one even tho when I picked up my pizza I clearly saw a man with a solid red polo shirt on which was different from the rest. They need to work on customer service. 0
+My wife ordered a pizza 11/19 at 7:02 P.M. Had a pick up time of 7:20 . I arrived at 7:25 and was not ready . I was told another 5 minutes which turned into another 15 minutes .After waiting an extra 20 minutes for our order I asked for two dipping sauces , they proceeded to charge me approx. $1.20 for the sauce. I feel for our wait they could have gave us those and a discount but nada.Not the best customer service. 0
+"Took my son here for \""""finally\"""" a haircut. So far so good. There was no wait at all. Location and parking is easy. \n\nThen comes the time when my son gets done with his haircut and his hair actually looks somewhat decent compared to how it looked before. After leaving the place, my son shows me a longer piece of hair and what the heck, its uneven. \n\nWhat is going on Supercuts?! I gotta remember NOT to bring my kids here again." 0
+Preferred place for my little one, staff is always professional and courteous. Every doctor that I've seen for a checkup or vaccination has been gentle, attentive and caring. Would definitely recommend this veterinary for anyone who has any cat children themselves. Have not tried the boarding but would definitely try if needed. 1
+The staff is amazing. The facility is clean and calm. This is our first visit and we will definitely return as regular patients. They handled our cat Howie with love and affection. \n\nWe came for a first time check up because Howie is a new addition to the family and came to us with matted fur: we want to have him groomed. I originally thought that he would need a complete shave, which would require anesthesia, and lots of money. Since the cat belongs to my teen, she is responsible for the cost. When the technician suggested that we could just have his matted areas shaved, we were very pleased. \n\nThe entire visit, checkup, nails clipped, shots and shaving, took less than 30 minutes. And Howie loved the attention and we could tell he wasn't traumatized by the visit. \n\nWe definitely recommend All About Cats! 1
+I took my cat here for boarding and they were so good to him. He is a very mean tempered difficult cat when away from home and they were still very kind to him and did what they could to make him feel comfortable. They were very nice when I picked him up, helping me get him back in his carrier and making me feel better about him being so difficult. Very accommodating and kind staff. Facility is very clean. I would definitely return. 1
+Decor was beautiful. Service was spotty but friendly. Food was surprisingly bland (fillet Mignon, calamari, prawns & sauteed mushrooms.) Spent $89. Maybe it was an off day. Received a nice apology from management on line after review. 0
+Classy place, good food & drinks. 1
+"Been there twice. Once because of a Groupon. Service was pretty good except the server cheated us out of some change at the end (a common occurrence we are noticing in the Las Vegas area). The food tasted good and the setting is cozy, yet kinda cool. Like an upscale sports bar with better food and not TVs.\nWe wanted to avoid the NYE strip traffic so we went to Sedona with a couple friends this past NYE and it pretty much sucked. We had reservations and despite arriving on time, had to wait about 25 min. to get to seated. In the meantime we sat at a bar table and it took a while for us to get our drinks. The bar server told us the beers 2 of us wanted were not available, then the check came out with the unavailable beers listed on it.. I received the wrong drink altogether. Then we were seated so we asked to transfer the bill as we hadn't ordered food yet. Our server said it wouldn't be a problem but the bar server i guess wanted her own tip or something cuz she came back saying she \""""needed to close out\"""" our bill separately. Yet once we paid she just left the book there with her tip in it. (Oh yeah, this was after it took her like another 20 min to bring back the change in the first place.)\nMeanwhile we were presented with additional \""""pre fixe\"""" menus, then a few minutes later told that they were out of them. In addition the server told us a few other items on the reg menu they were out of. Seems very unprepared and unprofessional for an established restaurant serving people on NYE.\nThe rest of the service was fine and all the food tasted very good but not sure if we can get past the above issues.. Feel free to check it out for yourself. If you have low expectations hopefully you won't be disappointed." 0
+Messed up my whole order, the drink they gave me was watered down they also never gave me my receipt! Never going to this location ever again. 0
+Horrible service. Workers are very rude and lack serious customer service skills. My drink just didnt taste right like the syrup was low on the machine. The woman at the window told me it was perfectly fine. Ok so I get home and something told me to look at my burger and low and behold my bread is moldy. And no it was not just burned bread! I threw it away and will never, ever, go back to this place. Thats what i get for wanting some fast food. BEWARE! These people are going to get someone sick and they are lucky I did not ingest any of this B*llsh*t! Fyi... Dont waste your money, time, or health here!!!! DO NOT EAT HERE! 0
+"Tasty donuts, super fresh, great service, newspapers, tons of donuts, and few free \""""holes.\"""" :) \n\nFew things to keep in mind - she usually runs out of stock around 10:30/11am, and closes right around that time, so time your craving accordingly. Early bird gets the d'nuts. She likes tossing in a few extra holes (i.e. minis) occasionally." 1
+Our family has been bringing our cars into this place for years, we always felt like they did a good, honest job. Lately they have really tired to screwed me over. About 6 months ago my car would shake at high speeds so I brought it into them and they told me I needed new struts for $950. Luckily my new boss used to be a mechanic, he took a look and said there was no way my fairly new Toyota would need struts this soon and that all I needed was new tires and to have them balanced and rotated. I took my car in to another shop and that is exactly what they recommended and said my struts were fine, saved me $550. Then a couple weeks ago I went to get an oil change from Purrfect Auto (I figured there wouldn't be any issues from just getting an oil change) and they had written on my invoice 'Needs new oil gasket $450', but they did not tell me this, it was only written on my invoice. I was already home when I noticed this on the invoice but didn't call to ask, I just figured they were trying to sell me on some new parts. So come yesterday my car is leaking oil, my car has never leaked oil. I had my boss look at my car again. He lifted it up at his house and we saw that it was the way the guys at Purrfect Auto did my oil change, the oil pan was cracked and they used tape to tape up the hole!!! And the oil gasket was fine. I'm having someone else fix the oil pan for $50. I am never going there again and have already told all of my family members who have went there to never go there again. My mom was actually on her way to get an oil change from there today and she went somewhere else. 0
+Best prices and superb service. Got my oil changed in 15 min!!! Most trustworthy shop. 1
+If you love decoration stuff\nIf you love warm sweet and uniqe stuff\nIf you love back to childhood time\nIf you believe me.....\n\n:) \n\nCheck it out!\nMan! I love this place so much, but just close too early (today @ 7pm)... Lucky I went there early, otherwise I'll never find this such niceeeeee store. \n\nIf you are buying gift,\nfor wife, husband, kids...\nfor friends, bff, gff...\ncards, toys, unique design cups & glasses...\nwedding ect..\n\ncheck it out..... after you shopping here and Smith is the next door, they have so many cheap cheap foods for entire store + west union there, too! 1
+Had to get two tires replaced early in the morning and it was the only place that was open early Sunday morning. The guy i talked to was nice. I told him that i had been on their website on wanted 2 Falken tires and he stated they wern't in stock. He said that he could do the sumitomo's for the same price. The online price of the Falkens were 114.99. I dropped the car off and came back after a few hours. I got back and the car was done. I looked and they had put the brand new tires in the back (FWD) car which is stupid. Secondly the rims were filthy, they did not bother to clean them. I went in to pay and he charged me 133.99 for the tires (x2) and then some 41$ service charge. I did not have time to argue with him as i had my toddler with me, and was in a rush to get home. That part is my fault, i should have taken care of the issue at that moment. Just was not able to. But this is all very simple stuff in the scam that is the tire industry. 0
+I tried this place out because it's close to where I live. Gel manicures I've gotten at other salons always last for 2 1/2 to 3 weeks. My first gel manicure I got here started peeling after 10 days, so I returned to get a polish change and gave them another shot. AGAIN, my nails started peeling this time only after 8 days!! The staff isn't very friendly either. Go elsewhere! 0
+one word. racist. 0
+First of all, I am not much of a Taco Bell person. The only things they have that I like are their Doritos Taco and the Mexican Pizza. That's the only reason I would give them two stars.\n\nWhat I came here for was to try the Cantina Bowl. I decided on steak and anticipating it to be good. NOT! It is basically a knockoff of Chipotle's steak burrito bowl! The steak itself was flavorless and it had the pre cooked taste to it, meaning all they had to do was heat it up. There was rice, beans, lettuce, and some kind of chipotle sauce (kind of ironic since it was a ghetto imitation). Immediately after this review I am going to contact Taco Bell to tell them to either make it better or quit making it and just stick to making the Doritos Taco. If they take the Doritos Taco away, then that will just erase another star on this review.\n\nService was ok and the cleanliness of the place was decent as well. \n\nSo if you are reading this and are thinking about getting the Cantina Bowl, DO NOT GET IT unless you want to ruin your apetite! I had to go to Chipotle that night for dinner just to satisfy my steak bowl craving! 0
+One word: Horrible\n\nThis is the worst location ever. The staff is somewhat unprofessional but more so the location is just plain scary. Lots of late night methheads come to this place. It's rather scary shopping here so I go further up to CVS. 0
+"I have been here many many times over the years. I used to live nearby so this was my to go place for my mani/pedi's.\nIt may not look fancy but the place is clean and the staff does a good job. Most of them have been there since my first visit years ago. You never have to wait long if you don't have an appointment and the prices are good too. They don't always have a great selection of nail polish colors, but if your looking for a \""""normal\"""" basic color you'll be okay. They had lime green this time, so I was excited!\nWhenever I'm in this neighborhood, I visit Tip Top and get my toes done." 1
+I've been coming here for the past few years and it's still one of my favorites.\n\nHikari is one of the best AYCE places in Las Vegas for sushi. While the actual list of items on their AYCE may not initially seem like a lot, I dare you to work your way down the list. Unlike many other sushi bars that offer AYCE deals, Hikari has both Uni and Oysters on it's AYCE list. Also, sashimi is offered as part of the AYCE which is almost NEVER available.\n\nMy best suggestion is to sit at the sushi bar as the service is quicker and you can get to know the staff. They'll try to help guide you along if you're not an experienced sushi eater. Just ask! :) 1
+The wait was ridiculously long and interiors were dirty. Most of the food we ordered never came out but they kept asking us if we wanted their dynamite. I don't understand why so many people were raving about it or maybe it was just that one time on Christmas Eve....? 0
+I thought I wrote about this place but when I did a search, I guess I didn't.\nOne of my friends is in Vegas and was feeling down so I told my friend to go eat at Hikari. What's good is that most AYCE places they will serve you nigiri only, over here you can just order just sashimi which is a hit with most girls as they get full on the rice.\nSelection of fish varies but there was enough variety to keep me happy. Also unlimited soft shell crab which I really like.\nI really was debating on if I should be writing a report or keeping it to myself as the sushi bar gets crowded.\nThe only reason for the deduct of one star was that the last time I went, they made a mistake and charged my credit card twice, so some other customer go a free meal.\nTip - pay cash so no problems later. 1
+I love this place. They treat us no different with or without our kids. The teppenyaki chefs are very skilled at what they do and are very fun every time we come by. Everyone is so sweet here. The allow you to get half sushi orders for all you can eat sushi, so you can enjoy a variety of their menu items. They also offer Kama, which sear salmon head and oysters. And I love that are open late! 1
+Not the best sushi I've ever had, menu is overpriced. Service was good, but it was 9pm on a Wednesday and they looked overstaffed. 0
+To yelpers, feel free to look at many many of the other very negative reviews. It's no coincidence. Absolute worst restaurant experience ever. Please see previous review as manager is now trying to fool yelpers. If I was given $100 comp, I'd burn it. I was merely trying make management aware of some common sense business etiquette. watch out! Beware!! Keep away!! Why go here when there are so many much better rated options so nearby?!! #dontfallforit #kitchennightmares #restaurantimpossible 0
+SERVICE IS SO BAD! This is NOT a true 'all you can eat' sushi bar. I ordered sushi and 2 hours later they came out with rolls. I didn't order rolls, I enjoy sushi. They said I have to wait all over again if I want my sushi. What a ripoff..\n\nThen I came on here to write a review, and noticed this has happened to a lot of people! How pathetic of a restaurant, to push out old food or filling food, to save the quality sushi and save money. $27 + a guaranteed 18% gratuity tip...NO THANKS! 0
+I have given this place multiple chances, but I'm totally done!! This is hands down the worst car wash experience I've ever had. The people are nice but openly admit that their car wash tunnel is horrible. Since they don't hand wash the car, there I always still stuff on my car. I paid $24.99 for a mediocre clean where I had to point out several issues before I would leave, and then got in the at and drive off... Before I noticed they hadn't even cleaned all of the trash out!!! Next time, I'll drive the extra few miles and pay the same amount for a much better service somewhere else. 0
+No nothing has changed I hate this place. Most of the food was cold it's over priced and don't have that home cooked love 0
+AMBIANCE: 3 - This is an average ihop, there really isn't anything special other than the normal. It's a bit dirty at times, but manageable! \n\nSERVICE: 3 - The service is okay, though they are kind of on the slow side! They are very polite and kind at this location. \n\nFOOD: 2 - this is one of those iHOPs that don't serve the best quality food! Today, my eggs were cooked inside instead of over easy, and the sirloin tips are too sweet! \n\nLocal Specific Info: As always, you pay at the front after eating. Their heater is nice and warm during winter time! 0
+Pizza Hut tastes better. The service was horrible and so was the pizza. Hopefully Metro Pizza will put this place out of business. Blah! 0
+horrible. Just horrible 0
+Ghetto Ghetto Ghetto. What has happened to this Walmart? it used to be soo nice, and well kept, used to be soo clean. I used to just work in the area and would actually travel out of my way to go to this Walmart. Now I lived here and have to use this one more than I want to. It is soo dirty now, it is also never fully stocked, always out of products. Floors are filthy, merchandise everywhere, the farm stand dept smells like a dumpster of rotting fruit and veggies. I see opened food packages everywhere, and I see cold stuff that should be in the fridge in warm areas. I once went there for a can of paint around 7pm and had to wait an hour to get some help. We asked and asked for help and they kept saying it's coming, and never came. Finally I went to the service desk to alert the manager that no one is helping us. She sent someone 15 mins later. I understand that there are rude customers who destroy the store because they have no respect, however, the workers should be able to clean it up just as fast as it happened. I'm not sure if it's under new management, but when it first opened it was wonderful and I always recommended it to people. Now?? it's a damn ghetto joke. 0
+"This is the first time I have written a review, and it sucks it's a bad one. I normally dread going to Wal-Mart but they do normally have a lot of the items I need for a decent price. I recently moved so had to go to this one. Anything I need is NEVER in stock, if it is their stuff is SOOO unorganized and don't know where anything is you get what you find then go to checkout and there is the typical Wal-Mart only 1-2 check stands open and broken self checkout machines. I went to stop in not that long ago and the second I walked in I was passing produce and I see not one, but two people working in produce \""""stocking\"""" grapes. Licking their fingers, no gloves on, stealing grapes out of the bag with their dirty hands (God knows how long they were doing this before hand) then zipping them back up and putting them back on the shelves. I kept secretly spying and saw it continue with different types of produce. I've emailed the store twice tried contacting the manager NOTHING. If I have to go to spend a few bucks somewhere else, so be it. I work at a grocery store so it really gets to me. I know these types of things happen in different types of places but the fact the manager doesn't care REALLY made them lose a customer. I was just going to continue going back, never buy food or produce and tell the manager but nope. My money will be spent elsewhere. There is a guy there who works in produce you can tell he loves his job (well his department) and he does his job well and very professional, then you have those employees who will make you lose business. Disgusting. If I could give this store 0 stars I gladly would. Or a negative 10!! Oh yeah, let's not forget how busy it gets and they do NOTHING about it (most likely from poor managment) and I also called to see if they had a certain product, they said yes and I came didn't find it, I asked and was told they have never carried it. The parking lot is also an accident waiting to happen whether you are driving or walking," 0
+This is the closest Home Depot to my house, so I come here frequently to pick up stuff for projects. Since it's the time of year to reseed the backyard, I stopped by yesterday to pick up some grass seed & fertilizer. I can thank our two numb-nut dogs for this project......they piss all over the grass and the Labradoodle dig holes in the yard all year long, so guess who gets the assignment for the reseed? \n\n40 lb bag of Grass Seed......check.\n\n8 bags of Fertilizer......check.\n\nThank God the other dog is a Long Haired Chihuahua, otherwise I'd be replacing the entire yard twice a year instead of just patching it up. Gotta hand it to The Better Half and her selection of dogs.\n\nThere's not much to say about this Home Depot......it's a standard store. The employees are pretty friendly and knowledgeable. It's not as busy as the others in town. There are self-checkouts. The Garden area is large and carries everything I needed for this project. Meets all of my requirements.\n\nI was in/out in 10 minutes yesterday, so it was a great visit.\n\nWill I return? Of course. 1
+I ordered some blinds and had them cusom cut but they were cut to short due to the guy making a mistake. So I wanted to return them they said they \nwouldn't return the blinds. I asked for a manager and eventually returned my blinds. I wanted them to cut me some new ones and they wouldn't cut the size I wanted again. Once again I asked for the manager and he told me no one in the store knows how to use the machine. It was a complete waste of time. And extremely dissapointing. iM GOING TO LOWES NEXT TIME. 0
+Canceled my daughter's class and rescheduled twice, then, giving me less than 24 hr notice, tried to reschedule me again but it wasn't enough notice. Now, I have to try and get my registration money back from the class since it's not refundable yet had I known that they were going to keep moving classes around (which I know sometimes happens) I wouldn't have signed up with them. I just hate being called at 4 pm and asked if I can start class for my daughter at 9:30 the next day. Definately will not be going back. 0
+While I was at my Shoul On Saturday morning 14th day of June a Nevada power Meter man noticed that my car was not there saw a mezuzah at my door\nJumped over the fence of my backyard illegally and put a new meter in Without my permission he then wrote the KKK symbol on my back door right next to my meter with the crucifix This was to identify that he had been there and he had climbed over the fence like a slimy snake He does this for NV energy.\n\nThis new meter was put in without them calling me letting me know they were coming to my house I assume it's because they need to put the KKK symbol on each and every person's house who is either Jewish black or Hispanic.\n\nHe has a major paper trail from my house and he doesn't know it we have his footprints the police have been call shame on you Nevada energy shame on you\nI think you put these meters into Rob people you're a thief and you came to my house Like a thief when I wasn't home your company is Shameful NVenergy.\n\nI spoke to one of your representatives and she said that they can do whatever they which means that you're just like Hitler you can come into someone's yard and take what ever you want and do whatever you want although it's your meter you still have no right to come in my yard like a snake And not even give a phone call or leave a note at my front door that you were here but I'll assume it's because you need to leave KKK symbols at the door. I have proof that you were here you evil vile people. 0
+I'm not really a big fan of the BX... I mean, AAFES a nice option to have, but i feel like everything is limited. I can never find anything that i'm looking for and always end up at Walmart or best buy instead. Shopping there for electronics is the worst, but if you need something like an everyday necessity (deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc etc), you can definitely find it here for the most part. The rug store has some decent rugs, but its all too pricey for me. My husband has been into Gamestop a few times before but always walks out empty handed... that doesn't happen often, so i really shouldn't complain ;) On a positive note, they do have little food court so if you ever get hungry, you could stop there, but i'll be honest... it almost feels like a high school cafeteria. 0
+Only place I go and have gone to for over 3 years. Anyone you ask in there knows who I am and that I come in weekly. Love it!! I would tell you who I see, but that might make me getting an appointment harder!! HAHA 1
+"Kennywood isn't a big corporate mega park. Thank god for that.\n\nWhat does Kennywood have that the corporate parks don't?\n-Affordable admissions prices\n-Quality park food and affordable prices (Potato Patch, hello?)\n-A fun atmosphere that isn't dominated by arbitrary \""""rules\"""" and \""""policies\""""\n-Classic rides that you can't find anywhere else\n\nKennywood doesn't have the most roller coasters, but who cares? The rides that the park does have are downright fun. Seriously, have you ever been on a wooden coaster at Cedar Point or Kings Island? OUCH!\n\nIf you want to pay for a close-in parking space, that's cool; if not, that's OK too. At Kennywood, you can bring your own picnic lunch INTO the park. Unlike the corporate parks, I never feel like I'm being gouged or taken advantage of while inside the gates.\n\nThis park has stood the test of time and it remains one of the best in America. I'll happily skip every Six Flags and Cedar Fair owned park on my way to get to Kennywood." 1
+"\""""Meh. I've experienced better\"""" is exactly right. It's cool that there is a bar which serves Belgians and unique beers in Pittsburgh, but they've got a few hurtles they need to overcome. First and foremost - the decor. It was like some weird combination between Cheers, Denny's and an O'Charley's. Sort of campy, sort of 70s, sort of tacky. I'd like them to at least remodel and bring it into the 21st century.\n\nSecond, the service. Our server was little stand off-ish, as though she didn't seem like she actually wanted to be there. Also, for last call on a Wednesday night (which is midnight, I guess) she came by at 11:55, asked if we wanted to order another beer, which we declined because we each had half a glass left. At 12:01, they turned on all the lights, started sweeping up, and pretty much shoo'd us out of there. Granted, it was the night before Thanksgiving, but there were a fair number of people there and they pretty much kicked us out on the curb. Not something I'm used to.\n\nLastly, I wish the food matched the beers a little more. They have your typical over-fried bar food, which makes sense if you're drinking a PBR. But when you're throwing down $6 or $8 for a beer, I for one would like something a little less greasy and a little more complex then fries and whatnot.\n\nI get the feeling they're stuck between being a campy dive bar, like lots of others in Pittsburgh, and a legit beer-drinkers bar like in other big cities. Please, Sharp Edge, just get off the fence and try a little harder." 0
+This is one of the worst dining experiences my wife and I had. Service was lousy, slow. My coaster fell on floor and the Waitress picked it up off the floor put it back on the table. And the food when it came out was overcooked I had the chicken it was dry my wife had meatloaf it was also dry. Also when we are waiting for appetizer it was taking a long time so I went to the restroom and I saw my waitress with appetizer in hand having a conversation with her coworker. 0
+That was probably one of the better museums I've been to. Make sure you bring your student ID or at least say you forgot to bring it.\n\nI never buy museum gift store stuff, but I bought stuff here. Kinda like Urban Outfitters or Spencer's gifts but with quality sardonic wit.\n\nThe cafe kinda sucked but we were starving.\n\nGoing with a friend who is either a homophobe or a right wing republican increases the fun factor by a hundred. 1
+This was truly one of the most interesting, trippiest things I've ever experienced. \n\nWhen the beau and I decided on a one-night stay in Pittsburgh, we knew right away that the Warhol Museum was on our must-do list. We saved it for the last activity of the day and strolled around eyes-wide-open, speechless and entranced the entire time. I think the only thing that made us giggle a little was whole oral sex with a nanner flick--but hey, we never claimed to be mature. \n\nAs you already know, this building is packed floor after floor with mesmerizing works of art, photos, videos and information about the interesting life of Andy Warhol himself. In fact, I would have loved even more nitty-gritty info about his short time on this earth. I'm not sure I've ever taken so much time in a museum to make sure I read every minuet detail. \n\nI know it's probably clich\u00e9, but The Silver Cloud Room blew my friggin' mind. I must have stood in there for like 10 minutes just staring at these floating pillows of silver crash into one another and well--me. What a simple, yet deep and interesting concept. \n\nI loved the rooms painted all white with just a few of his paintings hung. You just sit on the bench in the middle and soak in your own interpretation. I sat in the Skull room and just looked up in awe. \n\nI really think everyone should experience this museum at least once in their lifetime. The work of this fascinating man truly spoke of the art and times of our generation. it was new, different and left so much room for individual interpretation. I think that's what I love the most. Warhol's work doesn't tell you what to think, it let's you figure it out yourself. \n\nOne thing I could do without would be the pretentious preteens running the admissions desk. Yes, I realize I'm not wearing skinny jeans, glasses and a hipster outfit, but I still appreciate art. Get over yourself. 1
+Warhol was still able to elicit $30 from me, 24 years after his death. But his museum barely elicited 20 minutes of my time or any reaction whatsoever. Possibly relevant before the onset of computers and specifically Photoshop, his work is now religated the scrap heap of pre-cursor also rans. Interestingly enough the piece we found most intriguing was Keith Haring's elephant. While the Warhol museum is certainly a must see destination for tourists, anyone looking for inspiring art might be better served elsewhere. Oh yeah, kudos to Ritchie Hawtin's doppelganger at the front desk...you guys killed it in Miami that one time. 0
+"\""""Meh\"""" in my opinion. Not a lot to see for the high price. The iconic artwork is obviously the best part and a must-see once; beyond that, unhelpful staff, and uninviting layout. Maybe I am spoiled having had the opportunity to visit many museums, but this one was lacking in character (surprising for the content), and the no-photo (even with no flash) rule was a turn-off for me." 0
+"I'm not a huge modern art fan - but we all know and love Warhol, right? This is the place to go to see all things Warhol. We also opted for the guided talk that starts at the top of every hour. This was helpful for me not knowing much about Warhol's origins, and also gave a nice intro to some of his techniques. It's exciting to think that they will be unveiling new pieces from his \""""stuff\"""" in the near future! The Silver Clouds room is amazing - really a happy place! We also took advantage of the opportunity to go down into the Factory to make some silkscreens of our own." 1
+This place brings out all my favorite features of my ADHD. There are things to touch, see, feel, experience, explore and hear. You can sit on art. You can watch videos. You can make art. You can learn about history. You can stand in a room full of Mylar balloons blowing all around you. You can learn all about how AW made art. You can be in the exploding plastic inevitable!!!!!!\n\nMy inner beagle is satisfied. 1
+I always enjoy my visits to pittsburgh. I was especially excited to visit after finding out there was a great place for breakfast that was on the travel network (man vs. food). I am a true food lover and Food Network and Travel Channel must really love pittsburgh. They are always on man vs food and diners, drive ins and dives. \nI found out the hard way that just because you are showcased on a dandy show doesn't mean your food is up to par. \nJust to make it very clear I am a southerner. I did however go to delucas with my girlfriend who was born and raised in pittsburgh and surrounding suburbs. So I was able to look past the brash attitude of the person at the register yelling at my girlfriend instead of seating us. She however was pretty turned off by it. \nThere wasn't a wait. We got seated pretty quickly after my girlfriend had to let the lady know we were there well before the ambush of people that poured in after we arrived. (that's when my girlfriend got yelled at) \nAfter being seated I was really excited about the food. The place was hoppin and the coffee was really good. The menu had a huge list of things to choose from. I thought it was going to be a great place. I had really high hopes.\nThe server we had was ok. Not very friendly but efficient. She was the shorter of the two I saw. We kind of wished we had the tall girl. She seemed a lot more friendly. \nWe didn't wait too long to get our food but when we got it you would have thought it would have taken a couple hours. I got the biscuits and gravy (one of my favorite breakfast foods) and potatoes. They were both stone cold. The gravy on the biscuits was more like a soup and the potatoes were well cold. I really couldn't get passed the fact that my food was cold. \nMy girlfriend got the california omelette with potatos and fruit with the Italian toast. She like the fruit and toast but that was it. I almost choked on my sausage gravy when I saw her omelette. It was practically black. I know sometimes people over cook eggs. It's not cool but it happens. How do you even send eggs out that are practically black. I guess at least it was hot. Her potatoes needless to say were also cold.\nI was really looking forward to eating at a delicious breakfast place in pittsburgh. I was disappointed. 0
+"When I think of Big Manly Breakfasts ... the kind that John Wayne, Jimmy Hoffa, and Batman would all eat I think of the King of all Pittsburgh Greasy Spoons, Deluca's.\n\nDon't trick yourself into thinking you are getting anything beyond the best greasy spoon breakfast you've ever had. Your waitress may be rude and there may be odd sticky substances on your table. Don't like it? Fuck you, that is ambiance here!\n\nThe place is, almost always, packed to the rafters (especially at breakfast time). You will wait for a table. The wait staff is typically old and cantankerous. You will hear the query \""""whatta ya want, honey\"""". But the food is plentiful and out of this world. Where else can you score a pepperoni omelette at any time of the day? Pour some ketchup on that bad boy, order up a coke and I'm in heaven!" 1
+Love Deluca's Eggs Benedict! Crazy busy place, but if you're willing to sit at the counter in the back, you can get seated pretty quickly. Cash only. 1
+After finding JoJo's Restaurant boarded up, we ventured over to Deluca's around 1:30pm. The place had certainly died down from the brunch craziness so we were able to be seated immediately. Huge menu = indecisive me however I ordered simple - eggs, meat (chorizo), homefries and toast along with one hotcake and some coffee. The breakfast was delicious with ample portions and for relatively affordable price about 7 bucks then 2 for the hotcake. Server was nice and checked in periodically - the wait staff that we interacted with were all friendly. While Deluca's is a diner and I expect some grease, I felt their floors were a little much as I had to make sure I wasn't sliding when walking out the door. I would come back to Deluca's though would go elsewhere if the line was long. Good but not an hour wait long good. 1
+A must stop when shopping in the Strip District. This looks like a traditional Pittsburgh diner but once you enter you will see how amazing the menu is and will get a diner experience unlike no other. They have dessert pancakes which are awesome but only for those with a big sweet tooth. In the fall I ordered the pumpkin pancakes which were tasty. This past visit my date ordered the apple cinnamon pancakes complete with whipped cream with caramel drizzle, ice cream and hot baked applies. It was to die for!! I ordered the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. For a true breakfast sandwich I had them hold the tomatoes, lettuce and mayo. It was on fresh baked bread from the local bread company, Manconi, with cheddar cheese, scrambled egg and tasty bacon delicious! The service is quick and they only take cash (PNC mac machine right outside). There is always a line around the block on weekends so expect to wait although the line does usually move quickly. 1
+I went to this restaurant because my Dad and stepmom had previously dined there a few years ago and said it was really good. Well, either I hit this place on an off night or the food quality has done downhill over the last few years. I sat at the bar and ordered a glass of Pinot Noir and the chicken parmigiana. It came with a mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette that was pretty tasteless. The chicken parmigiana was just okay. Nothing standout, and dare I say, Olive Garden has a better chicken parmigiana. The entree came with a side of ziti that was decent, but nothing special. I was shocked when the bill came...$34 before tip. The wine was $8 so the chicken parm cost $26? Never again. The food is drastically over-priced for the quality you get. I won't go back. 0
+Imagine those restaurants that you went to when you were a kid with your family. Where you were forced to be dressed up and try to act like an adult. Because the grandparents decided the restaurant, it probably had its hay day about 40 years ago and hasnt changed a thing since. They still remember it as having great food and a wonderful atmosphere. \nThese are the memories I get at Bravo Franco and I didnt even grow up in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, the hay day of Bravo Franco seemed to have passed, if it was ever there, a long time ago. \nThe service was decent which is its lone bright point. The food just wasnt very tasty. The Snapper special was swimming. The veal looked tough. The Cappucino was watery. Trying to find a bright spot on this one. 0
+"Excellent Service, Horrible Food! Plus to many \""""Hidden Add-on\"""" to the check! Sauce for my Calamari, extra without informing! Parents Zucchini Strips sauce, extra! Blue Cheese for Salad, extra, etc!!! I ordered Lobster Ravioli, and it looked and tasted like plan cheese Ravioli. I forget to check the check to see if it was a mistake in the waiter placing the Order or they sent the wrong dish!!!" 0
+"Never have we been to an establishment that had such an air of pretentiousness. Rude and unwelcoming from the moment we walked in the door, the place was completely empty, yet the hostess sat in a chair on the phone for nearly five minutes while we stood there and every staff member that walked by advised the hostess would help us shortly. Eventually, the woman looked up from the phone, and without ending the conversation told us she could seat us if we agreed to \""""give up\"""" our seats by 6:05 (time was 3:45). This was the beginning of a most unpleasant dining experience. While the food was actually very good (other than a ground bay leaf in one of the pasta dishes), the waiter was extremely rude, never making eye contract, nose up, and as if he did not have the time of day (in a completely empty restaurant) for us. Plates picked up without asking if we were done, NEVER a smile, and truly one of the most unpleasant dining experience any of us in our party of six has ever had. I would advise any one looking for a welcoming and comfortable dining experience do everything possible to avoid this place." 0
+Kaya has now become one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh for happy hour--almost all of their excellent cocktails (and beers and wine) are half price from 5-7 M-F. A serious good deal. 1
+My boyfriend and I went to Kaya on one of the first ridiculously, awfully hot days in June. It was our three-year anniversary (of dating). I would've loved to sit outside, but their tables weren't shaded and even in the early evening, it would've been too hot to sit along the sidewalk. So inside we went.\n\nThe decor was really cool, and comfortable. The Caribbean vibe flows throughout the restaurant with the music, the lights, the shape of the chairs, the bar - like a classy tiki lounge? You'll feel like you're on vacation.\n\nOur server was great - I can't remember his name, unfortunately, but he wore glasses and I think he had a ponytail. He was friendly and casual, quick with a joke and a recommendation. We started a carafe of Rum Runners - a carafe will get you three drinks for the price of two, so do it - and the drinks were delicious. The Rum Runner has two kinds of rum, blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine - it tasted and looked just as good as it sounds. And we were still able to drive afterward.\n\nFor the meal, we began with the Jamaican Jerk Wings with Cilantro Cream sauce, and they were fan-tas-tic. Some of the best wings I've had anywhere, ever. They are spicy, and the skin is crispy, and they were just luscious. The cilantro cream sauce provided the perfect balance. I'd order this again anytime.\n\nWe then split the Tropical Paella - they split the entree onto two plates for us - and it was quite good as well. Less stunning than the wings, less creative perhaps, but well executed, tasty, and satisfying nonetheless. The seafood in the paella was well-cooked, and the taste of the pineapple was outstanding.\n\nWe were still a tiny bit hungry, so we got calamari instead of dessert. The calamari came with jicama, radicchio, coconut, and peanuts, in a sesame-banana vinaigrette. The flavors were undeniably tropical, the calamari was crispy, and we picked at it long after we were full, just to get one more sweet, crunchy bite.\n\nThere are some pricey options here, and some very moderately priced items. They also have happy hour on weekdays, so I think you could easily eat here without breaking the bank. I'd call this an easy 4 star review....edging toward 4 1/2....I bet they could break the 5 star barrier if we had one more great dinner here! 1
+Found this place by using Yelp, of course, while wandering the streets of Pittsburgh. The BEST soft shell crab I've ever had! Loved the Caribbean theme, reminded me of the island that I love! Great atmosphere, food and staff! 1
+I really like it here. I've never had anything here that wasn't delicious. The bean dip is always good, and the menu is constantly changing & seasonal. They have one of the best happy hours in the city, and this place is a great place to bring a date, whether it's the first or the 50th. They have a very good draft list as well. The theme, as many have likely mentioned, is Caribbean. That being one of my favorite cuisines, I really have nothing bad to say here. They even have Carib beer! It's brewed in Trinidad & Tobago...it's not necessarily special, but I've spend ~4 weeks in the country, and it brings back a ton of great memories. \n\nIf you haven't been here, you need to go. It's location is not ideal in that it's in a relatively slow area of the strip, but this place is a real gem. 1
+Was asked to review this for fiancee. She went there with friends for drinks on a this evening (Sunday) and waited about 20 minutes to be served at bar (bar was not busy) before finally giving up. Was walking out of place and made a mention of this to the doorman who said thanks, have a nice day, and f*** off. Nice manners 0
+Carribean food... well if you say so. Came here for lunch. Decor looked like they tried really hard to make seem as if they didn't try hard on it. Imagine Rainforest Cafe as a pre-teen who just realized his parents dressed him funny, so he goes to some random crap store and buys a pair of JNCO jeans to wear with his hawaiian print. This is sort of what the inside of Kaya feels like. It wants to be fancy and cool at the same time, but c'mon now... your bar stools look like they're wearing palm tree skirts.\n\nFood: Not good, but edible (lunch). The paella was dry and looked more like fried rice. Paella is supposed to be moist, absorbing all the juices of the seafood, white wine, spices that go into making it. This was more akin to wok-fried rice with mussels and mexican rice mixed in. The burger was also lacking, with a dried out (although sizable) patty with formless bread to hold the contents together. For the lunch price point, not bad. $20 got me a beer and an attempt at what could have been a good dish, tip included. Would have paid more for a better dish, but won't be coming back for lunch again. 0
+I LOVE KAYA!\n\nMaking a reservation is best, because they can get busy. Seating is a bit cramped, and you're very very close to the people beside you.\n\nBut the food is to die for. I always get the jerk pulled pork quesadilla. It's amazing and always cooked perfectly. The staff seems very friendly and attentive as well. \n\nBe prepared to spend a bit on dinner, but it's absolutely worth it and the food quality matches the prices. 1
+"I've been to Kaya in the past and it was great. However, it appears to be experiencing a rough go of it lately. I went for lunch and ordered the Jerk Chicken. The menu describes it as a \""""tropical chop salad, romaine, flour tortillas, mango, pineapple, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado.\"""" What I received was chicken atop a pile of pineapple with some slices of avocado on the side. The redemption of the meal was the wonderful chowder and some good wine." 0
+LOVE this place. Fish sandwiches are great. Visiting Pittsburgh for the month and went there for the first time yesterday and am going to go back today!!! 1
+"Wholey Fish Market, Batman! Actually, there's a whole(y) lot more than just fish here, but seafood is clearly their area of expertise.\n\nI knew I liked Wholey's before husband and I even entered the building. As we walked up, a cart on the sidewalk beckoned with glistening oysters on the half-shell, expertly and efficiently shucked by one worker, comically hawked by another wearing a huge chef's hat and heckling passersby via a lobster bullhorn. (You had to be there.) At $1 a pop -- or $5 for a half dozen -- husband and I didn't waste a moment and were soon slurping a fat, juicy, delicious Chesapeake Bay oyster on the bustling sidewalk. A great intro to Wholey's.\n\nInside we were dazzled by the endless array of beautiful fresh and frozen seafood, everything from tuna steaks to Jonah crab. Near the entrance Wholey's sushi chef was hard at work. At the back we watched lobsters and live fish swimming in huge tanks. Extending farther down the block was Wholey's meat section, featuring baby back ribs, whole chickens, pork chops. Beyond that, even, we discovered the produce section. Peppered throughout the market were gourmet chips, dried fruits and veggies for snacking, seafood condiments.....you can spend a vast amount of time wandering, eyes agog. And we did.\n\nAfter wandering husband and I knew we needed to sample some of the hot food. We weren't ravenously hungry, tho, so we chose the random pairing of a small crab and lobster mac 'n' cheese and a side of hush puppies (husband is obsessed), and made our way upstairs to the dining room. This banquet-hall like space was pretty ugly and old-school, but an experience nonetheless. Hush puppies (a *generous* serving) were bite-size nuggets with crunchy, crispy exteriors and soft, tender middles. Dipping them in Wholey's homemade tartar and cocktail sauces enhanced them further. The mac 'n' cheese was enjoyable, too, with nice big chunks of wild-caught lobster and crab meat. \n\nI'm already looking forward to a return trip to Pittsburgh: I've got Wholey's fish sammie in my sights. And next time I'll bring a cooler.\n\n[15 Minutes of Fame: \""""Man v. Food\"""" (The Wholey Whaler)]" 1
+(kitchen review only) This place is awesome! The food is delicious, plentiful, and insanely cheap. I enjoyed everything, but the calamari and hush puppies were especially good. The cod was beer-battered, tender, and flaky. The crab cakes had large chunks of crab. I also tried the white chocolate pecan fudge which was amazing. I was disappointed to see that most of their seafood is frozen, but we're in Pittsburgh here. Can't wait to try the mac and cheese!\n\nTheir grilled lunches are half off ($3) after thr lunch rush hour! 1
+Maybe I have been ordering the wrong menu items, but the only thing I have tried that was really good was the baked brie. They also serve decent desserts. I have never tried it, but the Turkey Devonshire was featured on the Food Network. The Buffalo Chicken sandwich was really messy, and not very good. During another visit, I had some kind of other chicken sandwich that was completely smothered in bleu cheese. The last time I went, I ordered a burger, cooked to medium. It was very undercooked to the point of being practically raw. As they were very busy, I didn't mention the problem to the waitress, who seemed friendly but overwhelmed. \n\nThe restaurant itself has a nice, neighborhood bar and grill vibe. If I ever go back, I would probably just sit at the bar and get appetizers. 0
+Well, the bar's good. :-/\n\nSeriously, I haven't tried too many of their dishes but I like the atmosphere. Decent service that's courteous and moderately fast. A very lively place and a good variety of people. Not really a dive or anything, but not too stuff or formal either. 1
+"I saw the mixed reviews, and thought, let's give it a chance. It's close, it has delivery, and I might get lucky. Even after placing the order with the lady who didn't speak a lick of English (and had to call back to repeat our credit card number six times), I thought \""""Hey, she can't speak English, it must be authentic!\"""" Well, that logic fell short.\n\nThe sushi rolls were by far the worst I've had in a while. I'm not being a snob. I've been satisfied with sushi from supermarkets -- but this place just doesn't cut it, especially for the prices. As for the other items: salad dressing, bleh. Miso soup, alright. Tempura, bland.\n\nOn the positive side, I've heard that poor quality sushi means lower mercury content! So here's to my health." 0
+Average chinese food... Yeah I said Chinese...there wasnt much flavor. The Tom kah soup wasn't bad. I would not go back. 0
+Over priced, small portions, and musky old look. I will never go there again. If you like over priced decent enough food go here. 0
+Oh Yelp how I have forsaken thee. I strayed from the true path and trusted the recommendation of a coworker about the Fajita Grill. Lies, all lies, to lure me away from you. Will you ever forgive me. I swear it meant nothing.\n\nThe chicken mole and the fajitas were okay, but were expensive. What really says it all though is that they charged us for stale chips and salsa. 0
+Pros: There are lots of options, and the portion sizes are big. The ingredients are fresh, and the staff is courteous.\n\nCons: The food is only OK. Every meat dish we ordered came out a little overcooked and tough, and there was way too much cilantro in almost everything. And while the prices aren't exorbitant, it's not exactly a great value either. 0
+I love this place. ;) so most that work here don't speak English well so they don't say much. Not a bad thing, it is what it is. The wide variety of food on the Buffet explains perfectly who is eating here. Chicken feet. Duck. Crawfish. Butter shrimp. Crab legs. (The real reason to go) no crab at lunch only dinner. Fri sat sun dinner is almost 25$ per person. The signs all over the restaurant repeatedly say don't waste food so we can keep prices low. Price used to be under 20$ per person couple years ago. Waste and food costs are so high. But still all you can eat crab legs. No one offers that any more. Sunday brunch buffets are pushing 40$ per person so I think the price here is still good!!! Don't expect 5 stars or excellence in dining. It's a buffet. But do leave a tip and enjoy a very good one at that!!!! 1
+I loved the food at the Thai House! I ordered the pad thai with medium spice and it was delicious. I like my food spicy hot and medium spice at most places is still not quite enough but medium at the Thai House really has some kick! My original intentions were to eat half of my plate and take the rest home but it was so good I couldn't stop eating. By time I was finished there wasn't enough left over to mess with taking home.\n\nThe decorations were almost a little cheesy and the waiters were wearing funny baggy pants uniforms. The service was decent until we reached the end of our meal and had to wait for what seemed like 15 minutes or more to get our bill. I think our original waiter left and our new waiter wasn't sure what to do with our table, but he eventually figured it out. Fortunately we had good company and didn't mind the long wait for our bill. I will definitely be back for the pad thai! 1
+This has been a staple of the University area for a long time. They have all of the standard Thai fair, and everything I've ordered over the years has been delicious. Lunch and dinner both start with a small bowl of a wonderfull light soup, not salty or overpowering in any way, almost delicate in taste. If you feel like it and it is available order the mango desert, it's truly something to savor, sweet without being sickening and light, but isn't the whole point of Thai cuisine to be light and tasty. The only reason I'm not giving this a 5 star is becaust the mango dessert is not always available ... booo 1
+Stopped by half an hour before closing time by myself (not a big group or anything). Was turned away because supposedly the cook has left already. 0
+This place is the best- the staff is so friendly and the chicken pad thai lunch special is a delicious deal. 1
+Carrot cake is Devine! The best I've ever had! 1
+I was a fan of Glass Nickel until this last experience. I ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu and upon eating the last piece my teeth crunched into something hard. I thought it was a chicken bone, which is understandable, but it was instead a piece of metal. Glad I didn't swallow that bite whole! \n\nI called the store that delivered the pizza and the staff apologized for the incident, even offering a credit for next time, which was good, but I wasn't confident in her follow-up for investigating how this happened, so I want to be sure it's not just covered up. Thanks Yelp!\n\nAlbeit I was probably unlucky with this, it still ruins this pizza chain for me. \n\nAdvise to management: focus on improving practices in your ktichen so don't serve your customers metal-filled pizzas in the future! 0
+I'm not a fan of the food there... but I certainly love the black-cherry ice cream they serve! :) 0
+Sadly, Ella's Deli continues its decent towards total failure.\nI decided to try the deli for the 12th time in the past year, and the quality of the place has dropped even lower than before. \n\nThe prices have been hiked yet again, the portions\nhave shrunk again, the waitstaff has been reduced in number AGAIN, and the most upsetting thing that has happened to this once great deli is the fact the place is filthy. \n\nThey really need to close for a good week and clean the place from top to bottom. Want to know how bad this once great Madison attraction has fallen? I saw a roach crawling around on floor. A freaking ROACH. As in the creepy crawly kind - not the Willy Street kind. :)\n\nThis makes me so sad as this place was once a true landmark for Madison. Now it is hanging on a thread - only getting by due to the animatronic toys and gadgets. If this were any other Resturant, it would have closed down years ago.\n\nSad. 0
+I had fond memories of the Ella's Deli on State Street - and the fried pound cake in particular - and figured it would be a good second choice for brunch with my daughter when we found Monty's Blue Plate Diner was too busy on our visit to Madison. What a mistake! The restaurant itself is a kitschy tourist trap, with grime-covered mechanical toys littering the entire restaurant. Entertaining for some perhaps, I found it extremely depressing. The wait for our food seemed interminable, and when it did arrive, my omelet was cold, flat, and hardened. I practically wanted to cry, realizing we had missed an opportunity for a wonderful breakfast at Monty's - much less, that we had shelled out as much as we had for a disgusting breakfast at Ella's. I will not ever come back if I can help it. 0
+"We went here on a recent visit to Madison with our kids after riding the Polar Express train. If you're not a fan of clowns and circus stuff surounding you at every turn, don't go here. If you are looking for outstanding food, don't go here either. After paging through the 30 page binder they call their menu, our table had a Chicago style hot dog, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, a cheeseburger, a reuben sandwich and some soup....... We all said the same thing after we left, \""""well that was a disappointment\"""".\n\nThe kids really enjoyed themselves and ate most of their chicken tenders, I guess I haven't indoctrinated them enough yet into the belief that clowns and circus memorabilia is evil. Seriously, this may be a good place for desert and a quick look with the kids. If you are looking for a great meal, keep looking." 0
+Zomg, I must rave about this place. Normally, I hate the crust of any pizza, but Papa Del's crust is soft and absolutely to die for. Every bite was completely orgasmic. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh I want more! 1
+Amazing. Delicious. I eat way too much of it! They have Shiner Bock on tap, which is another plus. Yes, it's a wait, so go with a group of friends and order some pitchers while you wait. Or get take-out or delivery if you don't have time to be social. But don't miss the goodness. 1
+I really wanted to give this place a better rating! I've heard amazing things about it, so maybe that raised my expectations.\n\nI went with a few friends and they called in our deep-dish half cheese, half green pepper and mushroom pizza about an hour ahead of time and it wasn't even ready when we got there. The waitress kept forgetting about us, it seemed, and the place was packed and not well-staffed enough for the amount of people here.\n\nWell, you guys know how I feel about customer service, so that would bring it down at least 1.5, if not 2, stars.\n\nThe thing is, their pizza was awful! There was too much dough and not enough cheese; the sauce was a bit under-spiced in my opinion, and the vegetables on my half of the pizza were sparse and didn't taste fresh. I came in starving and didn't even eat a whole piece of pizza.\n\nI do remember, however, coming here years ago and really enjoying the thin crust pizza. I saw some other people with it and it looked and smelled a lot better than mine, too, leading to my decision to give Papa Del's two stars instead of one.\n\nAlso, the bathrooms were clean.\n\nThat's about all I have to say. 0
+Overrated. Big time.\n\nTo be fair, I do not like deep dish or Chicago style pizza. But I figured I would see if I had changed my mind. I haven't.\n\nWait is WAY too long, pizza is boring and you may as well eat bread with sauce and cheese on the side. \n\nWill not be visiting again. 0
+"Don't come here if you have any sort of time constraints. The only reason I'm not giving this place 1 star is because I didn't actually get to taste the food. I came here for lunch knowing that there would probably be a wait. But, I was craving some chicago style pizza, and I had an hour so I thought I'd be fine.\n\nI walk in and stare at the 2 workers in the place for 5 minutes. Finally he asks \""""Can I help you?\"""" Something about the way he said it just rubbed me the wrong way. It felt like he thought I was intruding upon his precious time. Granted, the restaurant was pretty full, and they seemed understaffed so I just asked for a table. He told me to \""""sit tight\"""", which I did. I sat tight for at least 15 minutes without anyone paying any more attention to me. An update on time would have been really nice. Even just saying a word to remind me that I hadn't become invisible would have been appreciated. Of course they were too busy running past me to say anything though. After wasting 20 minutes of my lunch break, I gave up and left.\n\nHopefully I can come back and actually try the food. But, the service here is really poor from what I can tell. The pizza better be amazing; otherwise, I don't think I'll be tempted to come back here." 0
+"I really like a good sandwich. There's just something divine about the combination of good bread, quality meat, fresh toppings, and well-chosen condiments all put together in a user-friendly package. Regrettably, Jimmy John doesn't provide that.\n\nStart with the bread-- plain white bread with zero flavor and no character. No whole wheat option (for at least a dollar more, you can get seven grain bread for some, not all, of the sandwiches), no flatbread or wraps. This is allegedly gourmet?! Then there's the filling. Somewhere buried under the bland bread, mound of industrially shredded lettuce, and pale cardboard-tasteless tomato there's a slice or two of meat that is hard to notice. Condiment choice is narrow, and the application thereof is extremely variably, sometimes drowned in it and sometimes featuring the merest swipe. Hot sandwich choices simply don't exist. You crave a hot roast beef or hot ham with melted gruyere? Too bad. These sandwiches are a step below even national chains like Subway, where they at least provide more choices and flavor profiles, from fillings to condiments to toppings, and yes, hot sandwiches!\n\nI suppose I understand why inexperienced, budget-conscious people would give them a lot of business-- the basic sandwiches are cheap and filling (all that bread and lettuce!), adequate enough for quick thoughtless sustenance. But for a place that labels itself \""""gourmet\"""" it falls so far short it's laughable.\n\nI grudgingly give Jimmy John's two stars because it's possible to get a decent sandwich from them, by getting something from the \""""deluxe\"""" side of the menu made with whole-grain bread, or adding extra meat, cheese, and toppings to the basic sandwich choices-- both options that will bring the cost beyond the tolerance of the targeted audience (and still not in the \""""gourmet\"""" category).\n\nA word about the delivery: They advertise \""""freaky fast\"""" delivery, which is probably why I see their delivery drivers committing every moving violation you can imagine. Wrong way on a one-way street? No problem. Right on red in a campus district where it's clearly prohibited? You bet! Ignoring pedestrians in crosswalks? Why not?" 0
+I usually order the pokey stix from here and recently I have noticed a big decline in quality. After eating the food, I usually feel pretty sick. In fact, one of my friends even came down with the fever. Another thing that annoyed me was that the lids on the pizza sauce were melted and on top of the pokey stix. Why don't they just give the cups separately in a bag instead of placing them inside the damn box. I am going to also contact local health departments because something fishy must be in those ingredients. 0
+My girlfriends and I come in every other Tuesday night for Trivia Tuesday! (They do trivia every Tuesday at 7:00, and we all love Holly and Chris!) Great place to meet up with friends for drinks! It's very small and cozy. We don't usually order food because they serve free pizza for the night; however, we do order our fair share of drinks for the night :)\n\nThey offer a good variety of mixed drinks, but their wine selection is pretty limited. \n\nLove this lounge! 1
+"I will say that I do go here, though very sporadically. I gave it two stars, but it's because of my tastes, which I will explain in detail.\n\nWhen I do go, it's always early in the evening. I don't like going to this bar when it's crowded, as it's excessively crowded. It's worth a trip if you're into the scene or are visiting Phoenix and want to experience the scene. This is definitely one of the Valley's landmark bars. If you're going alone and don't mind spending the evening by yourself (i.e. people-watching) it really isn't that bad. If you want to mingle with people, this bar isn't a great atmosphere for that. People generally go in cliques and you'll notice that the bar is full of clique-clusters. It definitely is not one of the friendlier bars in the Valley. It also seems to have an \""""instant snob\"""" effect on people. \n\nNow, for pluses... Amsterdam does have a beautiful outdoor area, which is suitable for smokers. You can not only take your drinks out there, but there is an outdoor bar at which you can get drinks. It's a nice area to have drinks in the spring, fall and early/late summer. Most of the summer it can still top 100 degrees even late at night and winter nights do get chilly. Amsterdam does have a nice interior as well. They also have an extensive, unique drink menu.\n\nAmsterdam does have a different crowd earlier in the evening than it does late nights. If I were to focus solely on the evening atmosphere and if that were my only experience, I could honestly give Amsterdam more stars. The dense crowds aside, the \""""pretentious\"""" environment and \""""go to be seen\"""" atmosphere make it harder to enjoy. I've largely gone to bars based on the general environment and comfort, which is why it's harder for me to make Amsterdam a focus-point on a night out. If I'm in the area and feel like a drink, and it's early in the evening, I might be more inclined to stop in." 0
+I love amsterdam! Nothing is better than the Sunday night Karaoke and the $5 martinis and manicures on Mondays. It can definately get very crowded on the weekends so be prepared to wait for a drink. Oh and Sam Adams Cheery Wheat is on tap. 1
+Great place. Upscale gay bar. I usually have fun here. THe only reason I give it a 4 star is because of the prices. I guess I am paying for the atmosphere? Anyway, same drink here that would cost me $7, I can get at another gay bar for $4. Other than that, definetly a great time and sometimes that $7 is very much worth it. 1
+This place used to be much more classy and tons more fun. Will try again maybe on another night. 0
+New Latino Fridays are a nice change to the LGBT nightlife! Although, you don't need to be gay to have a great night! Great martinis and creative bartenders that know their stuff! Taco Stand on the patio and Hip Hop in the Miami Room. Plenty of areas to walk around and very versatile place! Nicest in Phoenix! 1
+I've had the opportunity to sample a few of the gourmet thin-crust pizza offerings here, all have been fantastic - and that's a big compliment coming from a native of the Land Of Pizza (Chicago)! The wine bar next door is a pleasant place to relax while waiting for your table. 1
+Holy overrated Batman! I've eaten here twice...once several years ago and once just about a month ago...and nothing has changed. You still have to wait, even if you can get a reservation, the ambiance is horrible, and the selection is limited. I'm a picky person about my pizza, and don't get me wrong, I enjoy all of the food at Biancos.....however is the best pizza I've ever had? No....is it better than what you find in New York? No....is it worth the 4 hour wait? God no. Do yourself a favor....save a couple hours of your life and go down the street to Cibo's....the pizza is just as good, salads and desserts are better, atmosphere is better and the longest I've ever waited there was an hour. 0
+"Bianco's is the best marketing ploy in the city, well except the Powerball. It is no wonder it consistently makes number one on the Zagat's (clearing throat, then spit) list. It should be taught as an example in Economics 101. How could seating for 30 at a time translate into a nationally famous restaurant?\n\nBefore I get to the nitty, let me make my disclaimer so all you potential flamers can chill and just move on your merry way.\nI don't wait. I want a reservation. I prefer an invitation by my host with RSVP. Bianco's is yet another example of our consumer need to suffer (see review of Los Dos) \""""Seinfeld-style\"""" -- if you haven't seen the Chinese restaurant episode, you've got to; you can easily satisfy your need for suffering and you don't even have to leave your couch or wander far from your clicker.\n\nI love Bianco's pizza. It truly reminds me of eating in Naples and what pizza is like from that region. I mean before their landfills filled up -- DON'T go to Naples now. There is no other place in Phoenix to taste this kind of pizza. I just wish someone could execute it better -- his wife?\n\nOh wait. I forgot; it already is the hottest restaurant in town. Why would they change a fantastically successful equation? Consumers consume. You want to find out why you have to wait 3 hours. You want to do it yourself. So does every tourist coming here to be surprised that Phoenix actually has paved roads and that we drive cars on them. They've booked their jeep tours from their suburban cookie-cutter somewhere far away, but don't realize that it's an hour drive to the desert. Yeah, you know that was you.\n\nDo I have to remind you that you have to arrive at Bianco's an hour before the restaurant even opens to wait in line to put your name on the list to then wait next door for 3 hours to get a table? You will still have to wait because large parties get to eat ahead of you. I have to wonder. Would this place be so famous if they had seating for 100-120 like most other successful dining rooms around town? Would folks still flock there to spend their ENTIRE evening waiting for a table?\n\nI'll wait and see. I've already fulfilled my duty as consumer and subjected myself to the suffering that is Bianco's. I've done it. What's next? Who's going to provide my next packaged-up roller-coaster ride? Come on. Tell me! Are we there yet? Yet?" 0
+Amazing, delicious, possibly the only thing of value in Phoenix (sorry phoenizites, i hated your city). Came here on a recommendation of a pizza nut (who for the record is born, raised and spent her entire life in New York, so she knows her pizza). \n\nDefinitely the California style of pizza more so than the new york style, and since i was moving from california to new york at the time, I was still all about CA style food. Have had very similar pizza in Berkeley at Cheeseboard, as well as A16 in San Francisco, so this style pizza is certainly not new to me. I don't think it was the best of this kind i've ever eaten (A16 gets that) but still very very good. \n\nThere was an hour wait when we showed up so we saddled over to the wine/beer bar next door (genius!) and had some really good local arizona beers. really good beers. i wish i remembered what they were called cause they were probably the best over my entire roadtrip.\n\nGot seated in super cosy trattoria. Had pizza with sausage, cheese and arugula, very good. Great bottle of wine too. \n\nIf i ever end up in Phoenix again (god i hope not), i am coming straight here. 1
+Let me start off with this: I wouldn't eat here again if you paid me. \n\nWe had seven in a party and made reservations.... even with the reservations we had to wait. I told the hostess that it was ridiculous to take reservations and then make people wait. After rolling her eyes she found three tables shoved them together and walked away. \n\nYou want to talk about a real Yelp review? \n\nMy party ordered one of each pizza on the menu. I am not joking. If this pizza is so good then we will try each one and take the left overs home! Right? \n\nWRONG! \n\nEverything was burnt and just plain blah. Not one person in my party liked the pizza and promised never to come back here again. \n\nThe prices are preposterous, the people are pretentious and the pizza is pitiful. 0
+Don't believe the hype. I'm convinced the only reason this place gets good reviews is that people are too embarrassed to give it an honest review after they just waited 3 hrs for a crappy pizza. Coming from New York and Connecticut where the best pizza spots are (Patsy's in NY, Pepi's in CT) I'm here to tell you that this place is not worth trying no matter what people try to tell you or what you read. The pizza's are tiny 'gourmet' pizzas and the toppings literally fell off my slice as I tried to eat it. \n\nSave yourself the time and get a much better pizza, go to Grimaldi's in either old town, DC ranch or I think Chandler too. This place is actually related to Patsy's in NY and serves a MUCH better, traditional pizza that you don't have to wait so long for. 0
+It's worth the wait. \n\nSeriously! \n\nThis pizza was perfection. Since I had already waited two hours (thankfully a $5 cream ale held me over), I figured I'd get two pizzas to take some home. Both were lip-smackingly delicious. The crust was thin and chewy and the ingredients were so much better than what you find at just any pizzeria. \n\nI would gladly wait two or three hours again for this pie.\n\nSeriously! 1
+"God damn this place, another hype restaurant. Let me tell you, I showed up 12 minutes after the opening of business hours, I walk in & the F'n staff isn't saying anything to me, just walking back & forth. Finally I stare down some lady, she looks at me & says \""""were at capacity, you need to come back in 3.5 - 4 hours if you want to eat\"""" You know what, I don't care how F'n great this place is supposed to be, because that is not good practice, it's ridiculous & any moron who waits that long for food is F'd up in the head!!!! You want good Italian food in Phx.? You aint gonna find it here, because once you drive west of the Mississippi you lose the ethnic flavor & rich history of real Italian food, where you can achieve four star worthy dining at many local neighborhood eateries on a poor man's budget without the hype..." 0
+Yes, people. The food does live up to the hype. Fresh, local, homemade....what can I say, it was awesome. I enjoyed every bite of it. I ordered the pizza verde with arugala and got the caprese salad beforehand with homemade mozzarella. Excuse me while I stop to dab the drool............\n\nWe were lucky to have gotten reservation seating when they still did reservations. (I guess they've done away with them). So I question whether or not I'd wait 3hrs. I think if I had guests in town who really wanted to try it I'd take them and just visit the wine bar next door like everyone else. 3hrs is a BIG chunk of your time if you're waiting for a pizza. \n\nHowever, if you haven't tried it before. Do it people. We are lucky enough to live in Phoenix. Home of this pizza gem which wins best pizza in the US every year. If you live here and you enjoy good food, you owe it to yourself to go at least once. You won't be dissapointed. 1
+Visited today for lunch. This is the second week they are hosting lunch so I was a bit wary. I called ahead at 10:45 and asked how the wait has been for lunch and was told there were no waits. We showed up at 11:15 and were told there was a 35 minute wait! Ugh! Needless to say, we went elsewhere.\n\nI've visited before for dinner in the summer (no wait) and had a good experience but I feel like Bianco's has been over-glorified so much that my expectations are just way too high to give it anything but 3 stars - and after our lunch fiasco today, they dropped to a 2-star restaurant in my book. 0
+"Okay so I'm writing a review for Pizzeria Bianco, what can I say that hasn't already been said?\nFirst things first, the owner. Chris Bianco is a great man with excellent taste. Second, the restaurant. Small, intimate, cozy, & damn it if you don't feel special just eating there in the dim lighting of a warm fire. Third, the food. The simplicity of the menu allows us to center in on the food & not be drowned under 5 pages of fluff like other \""""restaurants\"""". The focus on only a few items that are made to enjoy & not just fill you up is how things should be done. Why have 100 choices if they all fall under the radar. Mae West said, \""""Between two evils, I generally like to pick the one I never tried before.\"""" When your done having to choose between several food \""""evils\"""" at other places, come down to Pizzeria Bianco and try a slice of heaven. The pizza is great, I'm not going to paint you a Monet like description. Come down, buy a pie, find out for yourself. Read a review, then try the food & make up your own mind." 1
+Extremely overrated. Been trying to go here for a long time but refused to wait hours to get in. Expected the best pizza ever from all the hoopla. Pizza was good, not great. Overpriced for sure ($21 & $16) with limited toppings available. Also very sparse on the toppings too. Small salad was $9. Much better pizzas and variety at Humble Pie, Rare Earth Wine Bar or Oregano's. We came, we tried, and we won't be back. 0
+I know this place is overrated crap. I have tried 3 times to eat here but just cannot wait that long for a fucking pizza. I seriously doubt it is worth the wait. Even when it was DEAD, it was still 45 min. FUCK YOU! I have had great pizza in my life, in NY, SF, CHICAGO, LA and San Diego. Hell there is even good pizza in Phx. Why this place gets all the love is beyond me. The staff is snotty too. I have no desire to eat here, ever! The pizza looked OK while I was waiting. But Pizza is simple, if you know what your doing you can make as good or better than this joint....hint: Grazie's !!! No wait. FUCK this joint. they can suck it. I refuse to be a loser waiting 1,2-4 hours for a fucking pizza! Just stupid!!! 0
+Underwhelmed\nPlain and boring interior, Snooty waiters at the bar and pizzeria, staff is short and slightly rude. Pizza is good but not the best, definitely not worth waiting hours for. Overall lack luster. Will I be back? Probably not. Will I recommend to friends and out of town guests? Probably not. I can go to La Piazza Al Forno in Glendale for brick oven pizza that is much better, less wait time, more options on their menu and genuine friendly service. 0
+All I can say is WOW! I've lived in Northern Italy for a year and have been looking for a pizza to compare and have never found one...until now! It is exactly like the pizza in Italy... all the way down to the crispy edges. Too bad I'm not from Phoenix or I'd eat here every day. The place is small and everyone goes there so go early. You will not be disappointed. 1
+Best pizza on the planet! Wouldn't hesitate recommending this place.\n\nWe went for dinner even though we had heard there would be a LONG wait. Only waited about 20 minutes but was worth the wait. Best pizza, great service.\n\nWent back for lunch the next day and the manager greeted us by name. Makes one feel valued;-) 1
+Pizzeria Bianco is good but fails to live up to the hype of being one of the best pies in the country. Places like this are scattered throughout first rate cities like New York. I was lucky that there was no wait because I would have been very disappointed if I had to wait for just a good pie as opposed to one that was exceptional. 1
+The best! I haven't been there in years and the last time we went it was a 3.5 hour wait but so worth it! Great for a date if you want to get to know someone waiting in line so long. \nMy advice is to arrive at 330pm so that way you can be one of the first in line and eat with the first seating at 5pm. 1
+For our table of eight, we decided to get two antipasto plates, two spiedini portions, and one of each pizza. Boy am I still full from Saturdays indulgence! I know there were some people on here that said the place lacked seasoning and flavor and I couldn't disagree any more than I already do!\n\nAntipasto: Your typical fare of vegetables, cheese, and meats. I enjoyed the squash and prosciutto-wrapped figs. Yum!\n\nSpiedini: With bites of spinach to cut through the saltiness of the rich fontina cheese and prosciutto, it was almost a perfect bite. \n\nI won't drone on about every single pizza but I will say that the Rosa was my favorite. The Rosa pizza is just a flavor-explosion. I love how the pistachios adds an interesting texture and who doesn't love rosemary? Delish. All the pizzas were beautifully charred with the perfect balance of crispiness and chewiness while the toppings were top-notch and great quality.\n\nOverall, the service was fast and friendly and the place was busy! I can understand what the hype's about --- great food and definitely recommended! 1
+"Years ago I went to try this place because it was supposed to be the absolute best pizza you could get, but when I showed up, there was a line out the door and I didn't feel like standing outside and waiting and I never attempted it again. \n\nCut to today around lunchtime and I happened to be in the area and it was open, no lines. Decided to go in and try this amazing pizza. Talk about being underwhelmed. The pizza is expensive and frankly, it's just not very good. I would believe it's very fresh and the ingredients are good, but the end result is a very so-so pizza for too much money. We ordered a total of 5 pizzas, (which are all about 12\"""" and 6 slices), a water, a Coke and 2 teas and the bill was $97 and change. For that kind of money, I expect an amazing pizza. \n\nThe service was very good and they were fast and friendly, but otherwise there is no reason to go there. Of the three different pizzas I tried, none of them were exceptional in any way and no one at the table seemed to enjoy their food very much. Maybe I missed the train on this place by waiting so long, but I see no reason to go back." 0
+"Their reviews are extremely over rated. I am from Chicago, so I was excited to visit the famous Pizzeria Bianco. So, 4 friends went for dinner. I heard the wait was long, but seriously 3 hours, NO WAY!. So, we had a couple of bottles of expensive wine, just hanging out in the wine bar area. After 2 hours we starting after questions about the wait?? Let me mention that even the bartenders were confused on our extremely long wait at this point. After having visiting the hostess stand a few times, at 3 hours I went to ask, \""""Whats up\"""", all because we had notice people who arrived after us being seated, Not good right! Actually one of the groups that came in after my group was a gentlemen from my work, so when they got seated immediately I ask WHY? I was told that was a personal friend of Chris Bianco's. Well, it was also a co-worker of mine. An any account, to seat them (personal friends or not) before my group, who now having been waiting for 3 hours is NOT right, NOT a good business practice. As I proceeded to inform the hostess of my concerns, Chris Bianco himself came out to inform me that it is his restaurant and he can seat who ever he wants, whenever he wants, and I might mention his voice was inappropriately loud and rude. Well, being in the hospitality industry for 25 years, I could not help but to express my dissatisfaction, as you might image. As my group decided to leave, Chris Bianco and 3 of his male employees followed us out of the restaurant, yelling and screaming at us, with foul language. I was SHOCKED! In my life I have never had such a HORRIBLE experience! We did not pay for the wine, and I might add that the bar tenders never presented us with a bill, probably because they knew better. 2 of the 4 adults in my part work in the Hotel/Resort industry, over 35 years combined. Working for super brands in the industry. We encounter individuals from all social, economical, and political background. We are often ask for recommendations, on occasions people will ask about Pizzeria Bianco, I ALWAYS TELL MY STORY, I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE, NEVER! Karma Chris, Karma." 0
+Worth the wait! Get some Hop Knot next door and work up your appetite! 1
+Pizzeria Bianco was a such a nice treat that was nestled away from the convention center where my conference was taking place. I was in Phoenix for 7 days and at at Bianco 2x. It was so nice and the atmosphere is really easy and fun. I didn't order the GF pizza this time around but I had the olives, which were killer. The olives were so good the second time around we ordered 2 plates of them! mm... I also had the salad with the fennel and it was absolutely delicious. It was dressed perfectly, not too light and not too heavy... the salad was just refreshing. I couldn't have asked for anything better. I also had a side of salami and that was also great. The pieces were cut thinly and I really enjoyed the salami with the olives and even my salad. Awesome! My dad had the Sonny Boy pizza but he subbed in sausage. The sausage was delicious... I stole a few pieces off of his pizza. Bianco is fast, easy, affordable and the obvious, Delicious! Go there! If you live in Phoenix, or are visiting! I highly recommend.\n\nAlso, we did not encounter the so called 2-hr wait people in the area talked about. I guess we got lucky, but were also there during the week days and during work hours.\n\nEnjoy Pizza Lovers! 1
+"The food at Pizzeria Bianco was okay, but I was actually thoroughly disappointed in my experience. It may have been that it had been built up for me for a long time, but the wait was long, the food wasn't the greatest, and the place itself was a bit cramped.\n\n1. Wait-time: Before I actually had my first dining experience there, I had tried 4 times previously to eat at Pizzeria Bianco. They don't take reservations, and the line is always out the door (or at least with 4-5 other groups ahead of you). On the day I actually had enough time to wait, I waited around 30 minutes to get seated, and another 10 or so for a waiter, and another 20 after that for the food to come out, for about an hour of total waiting time. \n**One good thing about the wait was that they had another building for you to sit and order appetizers/drinks if you wanted before you got seated.\n\n2. Food: I don't quite understand the hype of this pizza. The crust was burnt and the toppings were not the best either- I tried three types of pizza, sharing it with the friends I was with, but honestly, none of them struck me as absolutely amazing. \n\n3. Small room: I would estimate that there are about 8 tables at the place. Even after waiting for so long, we were stuck at the farthest corner of the restaurant by the restroom, and even that table was severely cramped. One of my friends was squished into the corner while another was awkwardly eating off of a side. \n\nI don't regret this experience at all- I have to say it was worth trying, just because it was rated the \""""Best Pizza in the US\"""" by various celebrity/food critic sources. I just personally wouldn't claim it as the best pizza I've ever had." 0
+This place is completely and overwhelmingly overhyped. The pizza was tasteless and probably one of my least favorite I've ever had. Grazie and Grimaldi's are by far greater and underrated. Pizza Bianco had dust that should warrant the attention of the health department. If I could I would give this place 4 thumbs down. Overrated!!!! 0
+Overall really impressed with the pizza. The food was consistent, not greasy, and clean. The prices are what you would expect. I do not make it downtown to often but would never turn down an opportunity to go to Bianco. I found the best setting is going with a group of friends. Enjoy a good bottle of vino and laugh with friends in a great atmosphere. Nothing negative to say about my experience or the food. Go and enjoy a delightful evening!\n\nBest advice about this style of pizza: \n\n-If you are a Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, or Dominos type of pizza lover you may not enjoy the pizza in the same manner. \n\n- If you are someone who enjoys a more traditional italian roots style pizza you will not be disappointed. Bianco did a great job creating a delicious signature style pizza. Two thumbs up!!! 1
+Pizzeria Bianco is definitely one of the premier pizza place in Arizona. I've been there a few times now, and I would say it's worth it every time! I have a friend who goes there frequently for her birthday, and I'm happy to tag along! 1
+Classic steak house...up scale, great service, amazing food. I took a business meeting here last night and the food was 1
+My wife and I go here for martinis..always good and we also got the free desert for life coin havent used it yet but we will soon. 1
+Horrible service..and (3) $40.00 steaks that were a bit dry and tough i...we personally had a bad experience an will never in this life time return..so don't believe the hype..Believe me folks the place look nice but ain't all that..! 0
+This place kicks butt! I do not get here nearly enough. Great food, great service, grand entrance through the kitchen. Lunch or dinner it is all good! 1
+Had heard about Durants for years and finally went last night. This review is not kind so if you are a fan, you should go to other reviews.\n\nPositives: \nAtmosphere\nOld school decor (straight out of the 60's)\nCourteous wait staff\n\nNegatives:\nHorribly over priced- I've had a better Ribeye at Houston's and it didn't cost $48.\n\nSteak quality was not what I expected. Ribeye is a well marbled steak, but these had a lot of gristle, were not nearly the quality I'd expect for the 5 star price.\n\n5 Guys and Red Robin make much better fries....seriously, I have shoe laces that are firmer.\n\nOne person in my party complained about the lack of steak quality and had a plateful of gristle and fat on his plate.\n\nMy verdict.... I was anticipating a steak dinner that was top notch. It was far from that. Perhaps they just had a poor quality slab to cut the steaks from, but at $50 a steak, someone in the kitchen should gave caught it. Plenty of other great places in Phoenix to eat a marvelous steak....and I prefer those after this dinner. 0
+As a part of the Steak Out, our most recent visit was to this Valley favorite. \n\nFor sure: KILLER shrimp cocktail. Although there were only 4 pieces, they give new meaning to the phrase Jumbo Shrimp and, despite their size, they were not tough or iodine-y. The flavor was fresh and the cocktail sauce could clear the very worst sinuses!\n\nThe roasted garlic mashed potatoes must use REAL roasted garlic -- like, roasted in house, not just minced garlic tossed in! The sweet, earthy flavor was subtle which was perfect, because it didn't destroy your palate for the rest of the plate.\n\nI was surprised by the wine list: not a huge. very accessible, relatively speaking.\n\nBut, we're on a quest for the best steak. This one? It gets very high marks! Excellent seasoning on the meat. Preparation in terms of temperature was adequate (although, it was more on the medium rare side; I would argue that is the side to err on!). 1
+"I am a huge steak fan. I love eating it out and I love grilling it at home. however, a general disclaimer, I am not a food snob or overly picky. I have been told by multiple people that I \""""had to try Durrants\"""". We ordered an old fashioned and oysters to start. (This is the reason i am giving this review two stars instead of one). The oysters Rockefeller were amazing and I highly recommend them! Also, I haven't had a good old fashioned since I moved to Arizona, and the bar tender really knew his bourbon and the drink was outstanding. Then we put our dinner order in.... I got the 18oz ribeye and my uncle got the bone in ribeye. I asked for Mac and cheese instead of soup and the same for a side. I was instead served clam chowder. My uncle is a huge chowder fan and was excited to try it. I let the slip up go and decided to go with it as well. It was like a bowl of salt with some clam on top. Our waiter noticed we didn't eat any of the chowder and we said politely it was salty, and nothing was done about it. Next the steak came out. We both asked for mid rare. My uncle was rare, mine was medium. Also, I am a salt-aholic. I am that guy who will eat steak with a salt shaker in my left hand to make sure every bite gets a portion. The steak came out to the table overly salty to my taste. Also, the cut of meat was flabby (not marbled as it should be, I understand it is supposed to be fatty, that's why I love ribeye). This was fatty in the \""""I bought the cheap one at Wal-Mart kinda way. For a 166 dollar bill, I will not be back." 0
+There are plenty of restaurants with great food or even better food for a fraction of the price. It's just ok... My shrimp on my salad were so overly salted that they cut my tongue. Scallops were great, steak good too... Just not worth the absurd prices. 0
+This Is what every domed ball park should strive to be. Nuff said. 1
+I cant believe this ball park opened its doors 12yrs ago, it still has the feel of a brand new ball park. Ive sat at a few different sections but I have to say my favorite area are the LF bleacher seats. The bleachers are the best, the tickets there are cheap and you can stretch out!! Also when the roof is open, the LF gets the shade when the sun is out.\n\nThe DBacks are running a great special right now, for $19 you get a bleacher seat ticket & a voucher for a free hot dog & soda. You can beat that!!\n\nGO DBACKS!!! 1
+Just went to the Friday night game vs Cubs. We tried a new section-Friday's Front Row inside the restaurant in the outfield. I was impressed. We sat in the front row pretty much over the left outfield and you could see in the bullpen also which was kind of cool. There is a waitress for the section and she did a great job. Tickets were $20 per which I thought was nice. You can also get served alcohol throughout the whole game if you are the kind of person that gets anxiety about the whole last call thing in the 7th. 1
+Time to update my review...all of the same attributes as my old review apply, but I'm bumping it up one Star, here's why:\n\n+ The field level seats (lettered section) are awesome. They're larger, wider, and the aisles are big...very comfortable.\n\n+ If you sit in the letter section, you have food service where you can order food & drink and they take it out to you...yeah!\n\n+ Since my last review, I've caught a foul ball thrown to me from the Dbacks dugout, way cool...fulfilled a childhood dream.\n\n+ This stadium is just so much more comfortable than others I've been at.\n\nCan't wait to get back to a Dbacks game!\n\nReturn Factor - 100% 1
+DEAR D'acks Oganization,\n\nVery frustrated with our families' experience happening RIGHT NOW at the Chase Field. \n\nSitting in 206 with food service at the seats only to have yet to see our server (it is top of the 4th inning right now with about 13,000 in attendance). So at the bottom of the 1st inning we ventured out to get food for the family. After waiting in line for about 25 minutes we ordered about found out that about 1/3 of our order was not available - THEY WERE OUT IN THE 2nd INNING. So we ordered what we could and waited another 30 minutes for the food to make its way out. It did and then we found out they were out of condiments (keep in mind, this was in the club level). \n\nIn sum, by the time we got back to our seats, our food was cold and we are very unhappy. This last weekend was supposed to be for fan appreciation and I don't feel very appreciated right now. \n\nWe love our Diamondbacks but I can't help but feel incredibly disappointed right now. Our family has been season ticket holders and if this is what is to be expected as a fan experience, you can count us out. 0
+Terrible food. Pretentious service. Stale bread brought to table. Mole was grainy and tasteless. On the upside, great tequila selection! At least you can get loaded and pretend the dinner you just waited too long for and paid too much for was worth it. 0
+"My new favorite. Although, I think the food is overpriced and the long lines unbearable. Despite the hype around this restaurant, I think the food and experience deserve the kudos. \n\nMy yelp \""""tag line\"""" is Erika \""""waits in no line\"""" Keenan. I hate waiting in line. And I don't wait in line. I pride myself in being a person that doesn't get sucked into hype. I guess that's why it took me so long to try the Barrio Cafe. Don't make the same mistake. \n\nParenthesis to my review and to help add a little background: My mother is from Central Mexico (Born in Leon, Juanajuato and raised in Mexico City). She even owned her own Mexican restaurant in upstate New York. This food reminds me very much of what I grew up with -- but adds a twist (I hesitate to call it gourmet-ish) that is what must create the buzz. \n\nThe location is not sexy -- which is another reason why I loved the experience. (Not the best reason to choose a restaurant, but one that always adds extra appeal to my decision making process :) The space is small, but I didn't feel confined. The service was not rushed - but everything came out timely. \n\nRichard, the host, informed us that we would have an hour wait. But it really only took 35 minutes (still a lifetime to someone who doesn't like to wait in lines). But, I was celebrating my birthday with friends, so I think I was distracted and maybe a little more forgiving.\n\nMy party started with the guacamole. They add pomegranates - which I guess is the \""""gourmet\"""" twist. Back East, avocados may be more expensive, but out here, no. Not sure where the $10 price tag comes from - maybe those damn pomegranates. A nice add - but not necessary. Since the guac is made fresh at the table, you can always ask to omit the pomagranates, or any of the additional incredients for that matter, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't reduce the cost.\n\nFor the main course, I enjoyed the Enchiladas Suizas and my friend enjoyed the Enchiladas de Mole. Both were incredible and I'm confident my mother would approved of the mole. My friend and I both agreed we loved the Enchiladas Suizas best though. (By the way, we had to take part of our meals home and, for the record, the reheated well when we had the leftovers for breakfast this morning.) \n\nI do think the food is a pricey (especially considering what I remember my mother charging in New York for the same dishes -- well ok -- she never served pomegranates in the guacamole). \n\nBut, overall I honestly think this is a great place - and I'm so proud Phoenix has someplace that actually services central Mexican food (there's more to Mexico than a double flour tortilla with cheese in the middle or a burrito). \n\nFor another Mexican restaurant - without the hype, the gourmet twist, or the price tag, try Tortas la Presa on 24th St." 1
+I ate the Tacos de Carne...and they were great.\n\nAny of the negative reviews here were about price and portions. But my $8.00 tacos (which came with French Fries or Salad) were decently portioned, and the price was fair.\n\nMy visit was on a Sunday afternoon, so the ambiance wasn't exactly perfect.\n\nThe backdoor entrance was strange...you have to walk through the restaurant to the hostess podium. \n\nBut overall, good food. 1
+"Sometimes an outsider can give you a different perspective. . .\n\nI flew in from Denver last night and got taken out to Barrio's without knowing anything about it. First thing you notice is that it's one of those white tablecloth and small neighborhood bistro-type Mexican restaurants that are cropping up all over the bigger cities in the Southwest, these days.\n\nYou know that's the case when the server comes over to offer you any one of what he claims are the 250 tequilas they have behind the bar. (!?) He describes a margarita special they're offering made with some brand I've never heard of, agave juice and freshly squeezed lime. Sounds unbelieveable, but turns out to be a tad too subtle for me, and those agave sugars are a bit slippery on my tongue. So, while I politely acknowledge that the first one was good, I tell him, in response to his question, that I like my margaritas with Don Julio and Cointreau and ask for my next one that way.\n\nFirst downer, he gets a little snooty about what a rube I am.\n\nHey. Mr. Cool. I'm your customer. If I like my margarita with ketchup, your job is to give me an enthusiastic smile and ask, \""""one squeeze pack or two?\"""" \n\nPassing by the margarita moment, we start out with table-made guacamole. It's gets 3 stars for not having enough lime, salt or garlic, but still being pretty good. They add pomegranate seeds for that bistro flair, but while it comes off as interesting, it's not as good as your well-made traditional guac.\n\nThey serve their sit-down table salsa with another somewhat contrived bistro element: bread and not chips. Roasted peppers, however, made it pretty tasty, so I'm not complaining.\n\nOn to dinner, and actually, that's what gets them up to 4 stars: their chile en nogada, I think they call it, was a large poblano chile stuffed with chicken, apricots, peaches (? and another \""""!\""""), garlic and almonds in a light cream sauce. Very very nice and unusual. The server said it was a traditional dish from the Puebla area, and it was excellent and finger licking good. A bit of spice finished the dish and made it memorable.\n\nDessert, on the other hand, was a mediocre flan. A bit too heavy, with no subtlety at all.\n\nBottom line: creative food, a good attempt at bistro dining, tarnished only a little by a self-impressed server, and prices a bit on the high side. Nonetheless, I'm a fan and would go back. \n\nWhen I started this review I was going to comment on how strange it was that some people gave it 5 stars and others gave it 1 star. On reflection, I get it. This place is neat, but a bit too cocky for its own good, and that can make some people pretty upset.\n\nMy guess is that Phoenix is big enough to keep this place around for a long time, and that the food and drinks, while somewhat over-priced, will keep em coming back. Thanks, Phoenix, for a very good dining experience." 1
+"Sad, sad, sad. That's how I feel after my recent meal at the Barrio Cafe. Had I written this review just a couple years ago, I would have said, \""""joyous, joyous, joyous.\"""" My how times have changed.\nI once held Barrio in very high esteem, recommended it to out of town visitors, and regularly thought of it as some of the best Mexican food I had enjoyed outside of Mexico. Well, no more...\nWent last Saturday night and I seriously thought it had new owners. The dirty truth...\nService:\nTerrible, terrible service. From the host, to the bartender, to the server, we received rushed, unfriendly, inattentive treatment. When entrees are in the $20+ range I expect better service than what I've experienced at most fast food joints. \nFood: \nWho stopped caring in the kitchen? It used to feel like the food was lovingly made by a gourmet Mexican grandma. Now it was just slopped on the plate. We ordered the table side guac and it was thrown together so fast and the server didn't even take the time to ask how we wanted it (spice, mild, etc.). It was fine but not as special as on previous visits. My favorite seasonal dish is the Chilis en Nogada - a whole chili stuffed with chicken and dried fruits with a creamy almond sauce and fresh pomegranates. In this past, this dish was dreamy! On this night it was a nightmare. Dried out chicken, bland chile, and so sweet it was barely edible. Also, it was served with a side of cold unseasoned steamed zucchini and bland mashed potatoes that added absolutely nothing to the dish. After an experience like that, I'm sad to say Barrio is officially off my list." 0
+The staff was rude and unfriendly. The music was so loud that no conversations were heard! The food was amazing! 0
+"I'd been looking forward to eating at this restaurant for several months as it always seemed to pop up when I was looking for places to eat around downtown. This particular Friday night was finally a night where both my boyfriend and I decided that some good Mexican food was in order and we arrived just after 8pm.\n\nWe arrive and park in back and had no problems finding a parking spot. We come through the back door which is always slightly intimidating in my opinion but we stroll on through and make our way to the hostest stand. We were met by a man who asked how many in our party and our name. No smile or a welcoming Hello. Maybe he was just having a bad day. We were told we had a 20 minute wait. We walk the 5 steps over the bar and decide to order a beer while we waited. Unfortunately, the bartender had just stepped away and didn't come back for at least another 15 minutes. As we finally order our beer and she hands them to us, our table is ready. We are sat on the other side of the restaurant, near the back of the room next to the waiter stand with the registers and the bathroom. I HATE getting sat back here. I get that someone has to sit there but for me, it takes away from the whole experience of the restaurant and clearly dampens the ambiance. Our waiter arrived after another wait and he must have been having a bad day too because there was no smile, no hello, it was just \""""What would you like to drink?' and a quick run down of their menu. At this point I'm beginning to think that maybe this place isn't known for their service and am hopeful their food will make up for it. \n\nWe order the tableside guacamole. I get that this is normally an expensive appetizer and you pay for the presentation but for the price, you usually get someone who doesn't have a scowl on their face and using the shabby metal cart that was sitting next to us at the waiter stand. All the extra ingredients for the guac were placed under a towel and once he finished, he placed the towel back over it and wheeled it back into the corner. Fancy. The guac was good but not worth the cost in my opinion. I WILL be adding pomegranate seeds to my own this summer though as that was an interesting addition and would be great in the summer!\n\nMy boyfriend ordered a dish that was some sort of pepper stuffed with meat and cheese that he liked but didn't finish, which is a rarity for him. I ordered their house special, the cochinita pibil which is a slow roasted pork with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. The pork tasted like something that could have come out of my crockpot. Yes it was tender and the flavor was...well, like a pork roast. Nothing special about it at all. The mashed potatoes had some additional ingredients and were the best thing on my plate but the steamed veggies were just that, with a little seasoning. Pretty bland. \n\nOverall, between the lack luster service, sitting in the worst spot in the restaurant, and the okay food, we have to many other places to try and will never be back." 0
+Wow. Just wow! \n\nThis would be a 5 star review, but our service knocked it down a star\n\nWe waited about 45 minutes, but enjoyed the ambiance and the art work on the wall. When we were seated, I already knew we were going to order the tableside guacamole (one of the items I found to be a bit over priced) $12 for a pretty small bowl of guacamole. Yes, it was fantabulous, so in the end I didn't mind paying...but it was a pretty small bowl to be shared between 3 people. It was made very quickly (with little/no interaction from our server...when I noticed the other server in the area was laughing and explaining the process to his tables....however, our server was not the most personable of fellows...) and with very fresh ingredients, cilantro, jalapeno, pomegranate seeds...opted for no onions, and topped with fresh lime juice and seasonings. It was delicious. I also have to add that the tostadas that they use are fantastic. Crispy, thick, not greasy or salty at all!\n\nWe ordered a couple of drinks, I chose my go-to drink: Michelada with Tecate. I went picosito and it was delicious. The right amount of hot sauce, lime juice and beer! A friend of mine ordered the spicy margarita (which our server forgot and had to be reminded) and she loved it! \n\nAs for our meals, 2 of us chose the Mariscos enchiladas. A white cream sauce with oaxaca cheese, bay scallops, shrimp...HUGE shrimp cooked to perfections, and crab meat. A few hunks of calabasitas and it was ...TO...DIE...FOR!!! The sauce really complimented the various seafood and not one of the ingredients overpowered any other. \n\nThe birthday girl opted for the carne asada tacos with spicy fries....spicy? Not so much...but very tasty! \n\nWe were stuffed. But...it was my friend's birthday so we had to have some dessert! We looked over the menu and before we could finish deciding, they brought over the best flan I have ever had in my life! The consistency was ideal and it was covered with this caramel sauce and candied pecans. Needless to say, we made room for the flan! \n\nWe were beyond satisfied with our meal, however...the service we received left a lot to be desired. I found myself envious of the other tables who were greeted with smiles and had a server that waited for his customers to finish their sentences. Ours made us feel as if we were a burden and he had better things to do. He never acknowledged our orders and just walked away when we finished...almost before we finished and was always looking around instead of making eye contact. \n\nI will be back and hopefully the service I receive will warrant me doing the well-deserved 5-star marking for this place!\n\nThank you Chef Silvana! You are a gem in the Valley of the Sun! 1
+I am Mexican and didn't like the food but the guacamole and the elote were good I think that was the only thing that I liked, the service was really good though. 0
+This is very good upscale Mexican food. My only problem is I find it hard to swallow $20 - $30 for a plate of Mexican food. I know it is very good quality, but I feel for that kind of money I could have a better experience elsewhere. If the price doesn't bother you, then by all means, it is very good. 1
+Yum!! Awesome food. I had steak tacos, fries and salad, I recommend all of the above. 1
+So they put craisins in their guacamole, that doesn't justify the price. If you are going here for a meal for two with drinks, appetizers, and dessert, It's going to be expensive and not worth it. 0
+They over-cooked the Halibut in the special. Four people in our party that had it, spent 2 days with GI problems. The guacamole was more like a salad, than a dip. Big chunks with no creamy goodness. The only redeeming quality was the waiter was very nice. Will not go back. 0
+Visiting from CA and this place was recommended to us. We went in for lunch and the customer service was great. This was described as a French/Mexican restaurant. After eating there, I agree. The Mexican flavors were present with a French sophistication. We had the Fillet dish and the Nogadas special. I really enjoyed the use of uncommon ingredients such as pomegranate and almonds. \n$$$, good portion size and worth the money. 1
+This place is really cool, but it has a couple problems:\n1) its right on central and we all know central is one hell of a bitch to drive, that and its hard to find\n\nand 2) it doesn't have as spansive of a menu as I would like to see.\n\nsorta 3) too dark during the day. The type of lighting's cool in the evening and night, but during the day it makes me feel like I'm doing a drug run type thing (not to to say I've done so, but its how I would imagine it)\n\nI really enjoyed the atmosphere and the music though. The staff was also very friendly. 1
+What a cool little cafe, with a DJ playing early in the morning, delicious berry corn muffins, and good coffee. A little loud for my taste at that hour, but quite a popular little joint, and lots of regulars. Cool artwork on the walls. I was staying nearby for a few days, and for me, this was definitely the best part of this neighborhood. 1
+Did the other reviews mention the FREE WIFI??? 1
+Lux is the place in Phoenix (I prefer Cartel in Tempe).\nTheir espresso is excellent, and the majority of their baristas really know how to work it. Most of them are super nice, too (most notably the very cute Jane who may or may not still work there). \n\nMarked off a star because of the occasional totally indifferent barista (one of the guys in particular, though I refuse to name names), as well as the annoying client\u00e8le. I have attempted to start conversations with fellow customers here, but they just are not having it. I've decided that I just don't want to spend time in such an unfriendly place, even if the baristas ARE fantastic and cute. 1
+LUX has the best coffee in town hands down. I've been to nearly all of the local coffee shops in Phoenix. I'm a complete addict. I work out of coffee shops and despite what some of these other folks say they observe I actually get more work done here than most other shops. I think the loudness and business of the place does it for me. Kind of like working out of the eXtreme Bean in Tempe.\n\nAny way, no other shop makes a white mocha (velvet) like Lux. Do yourself a favor and order a regular velvet mocha for here with their fresh homemade espresso whipped cream. Additionally, all of the pastries you see there are freshly baked in house too.\n\nSo good. 1
+First up, great coffee. It's a shame they have such tasty mochas, because here is a place you can get a solid cap or espresso without fear. Just too many decisions. Their homemade whipped cream is amazing, so I often open for the quad-shot con pana to light me up. It's fantastic.\n\nNext up, friendly, smart staff. They always seem extra happy, which may be the constant buzz from the espresso and whipped cream rushes I am sure they cruise on all day.\n\nCap it off with tasty pastries, nice vibe and decor, and it is one of my favorite coffee shops in town.\n\nThe only downside at all is that it's popularity can make it crazy busy, so if you're looking to sit and relax or work for a bit, get there eeeeeeearly. 1
+Simply put... My home away from home.\nLux is so much more than a coffee bar... it's a community. The staff is great, the owner has an amazing memory for names and faces... I'm constantly impressed, and the people who frequent this great spot are eclectic, intelligent and friendly. It's like Cheers... but better.... and without the booze.....\n*anyway* you get my point... from my first visit here, it has felt like home and over the years I've made more great friends here than I can count.\n'nuf said. 1
+deeeeeeeelicious coffee. lux taught me the difference between good coffee and great coffee, and for this i am eternally grateful.\n\nthis is definitely the best coffeeshop amongst the many that orbit downtown to get some solo work done. the furniture isn't really set up in a way that's conducive to conversation, and i've never seen strangers meet here.\n\nfor that reason, it's not really a good place to have a work meeting, for example - the tables and couches are almost always occupied enough that you can't gather more than two or three people without being separated.\n\nthis changes when the weather isn't blistering - they have a great patio with more group seating. 1
+Lux! What a place! Their coffee drinks are addictive and rapturously good. From their coffee to their chai teas to their lemonade. Don't even get me started on their baked goods! The pastries are masterpieces and consistently delicious. The staff are friendly and invested in every customer who walks into the place. The live DJ cannot be beat! Finding a spot to lounge can get tricky at times because it does get crowded but one can't blame others for wanting to be there to enjoy the coffee, food and ambiance. 1
+I dug my latest experience here Friday night. I hadn't been by in a few years but Lola coffee had locked their doors at 8:30pm (wtf???), so lucky for me, Lux is right down the street. It wasn't too busy although there was a very steady stream of people in and out. I had a small, non-fat sugar free vanilla latte ($4) and picked up a homemade, oatmeal creme sandwich for $3. \n\nPluses: I love the msmatched, kind-of random decor that makes you feel very comfortable. Free WiFi, and a wide variety of baked goods. I can ALWAYS be sold on baked goods. This might be a weird plus, but I was totally loving their ice water with fresh oranges inside. I am probably the only person that never had this before, but who cares, I loved it. Totally refreshing on a hot AZ night. \n\nNeutral: The employees weren't exactly friendly but weren't rude, either...just kind of indifferent. Hmmm, correct that, they were very friendly with the regulars but I sort-of felt unwelcome at first but I quickly got over that. \n\nNegatives: The music is too loud. Maybe that was intentional towards the end of the night but I was having an extremely difficult time focusing on what I was studying. Don't get me wrong, I loved the music but it was a bit much. Okay, alot much. \n\nBottom line, this is still a great little local coffee shop and I might be stopping here instead of Lola next time... 1
+After two great visits to Lux, I can't think of any negatives to affect the star rating. Lux has everything I can imagine for a coffee shop. Freshly roasted beans, baristas who know what they're doing, (AND look like they're having a good time doing it), an outdoor shaded patio with funky wood tables and indoor seating with mismatched modern chairs, delicious baked goods (some guiltier than others), beautiful local artwork on the walls (a photography display today), and an actual DJ playing music for the lingerers' enjoyment! It goes without saying that the coffee is delicious. \nBoth times I went in, the guy at the counter offered advice on my choices (the scone he suggested was indeed delicious, not overly sweet, but perfectly buttery), and no one pressured me to get through the line, as often happens at other places where people have their order down pat. I also enjoyed the company of other Lux patrons both times I went, and savored my coffee outside on the patio with a good book. 1
+"-I ordered a whole milk latte.-\n\nNew Lux is what some argue is a 3rd wave coffee shop. That's code for \""""we are a restaurant that serves coffee\"""". And it shows, just as it has in every shop I've been to that tried it.\n\nCoffee: \nThe roasting method is half science and half magic. It's like the creationism of roasting. You stop roasting when it feels right. This causes quite a bit of variation from one visit to another.\n\nBaristas:\nThe staff here are as cool as any of your friendly neighborhood hipsters. They usually remember my name and they do enough volume in a shift to get good and practiced making latte art. \nThe grind is pre-ground which oxidizes the coffee before it is brewed.\nThe tamp appears to vary by the body weight of the barista.\nThe pull seems weird with a bunch of gauges that seem placed there for show as none of the staff seem to pay any attention to the contraption. \nMilk steaming here is near perfection, with fancy pants latte art and proper cappuccinos. \n\nTasting:\nThe temperature of the coffee is perfect, as this is a component mainly of milk steaming skills.\nThe pull today however, was far to the bitter side making my latte taste more like an IPA than a sweetly balanced coffee.\nThe staff is more than friendly and when the drinks are delivered they call out your name and drink. It's presented in proper china and with efficient but respectful flair. \n\nShop: \nI love people watching here, somehow this is the go to place for scenesters and the beautiful people of Phoenix. It's like that club you go to that only lets models in. \nNew Lux suffers from some of the same problems as Old Lux; seating is akin to taking up residence in a sardine can (but there is a lot more of it now!). The baristas are either hard of hearing or just prefer that no one can talk over the music, I usually just put my headphones in as earplugs so I can think.\nTheir internet is still free and is vastly superior to the wifi they had at the old Lux. \nThe drink prices are fair and what you'd expect at any specialty coffee shop, the pastries can get a little expensive. Credit cards are welcomed and the loyalty card gets every 11th coffee for free.\n\nJeff is much more focused on the bar at this public house, which I'd recommend Lux for far more than for coffee." 0
+"I've been to Lux twice since they've made the move next door, and I figured it was ok to give a review. I have been to Lux countless times over the last few years. It has always been the place to see and be seen, with coffee service that is definitely above Starbucks, but I will admit struggles in certain areas. \n\nLux, in its former space, was a small shop, always packed and definitely had its crowd. If you weren't a part of the crowd, you'd receive a \""""look\"""" of, \""""hey, who are you?!\"""" Look past that and hop in line for a cappuccino and it would make up for it.\n\nThe new space, well... it caters to the exclusivity of the \""""hipster\"""" crowd. Walk through the door that you THINK is the entrance... and wander around. The kitchen, espresso bar and cocktail bar are all broken up and there is no definitive flow of service. Also, is that a customer wearing the tight jeans and cardigan? Or is that the staff? Who knows? Luckily I have a friend who works there and was kind enough to show me around and how the flow of service works. If you're not that lucky, best of luck to you, as you're left to your own sense of direction as how to order, sit down, etc. From what I gather, you can order an espresso drink and sit wherever and they'll call your name when your drink is ready. However, I'm not sure about the cocktail bar. The only way I think you would order would be by sitting at the bar? Not sure about ordering food from the kitchen.\n\nI will admit, I haven't ordered any food from Lux yet, apart from a pastry for my coffee. I had a croissant, which was pretty good and went really well with my cappuccino. I'm a fan of a free-pour cappuccino, however the cappuccino that I was served on this visit had the foam scooped on top. This confused me, because I saw other customers order a cappuccino and get one free-pour. Maybe it depends on the barista? Kind of inconsistent. I did sit down at the awkward cocktail bar and order a drink. The bar has normal height seating and a raised bar for the bartender. It's awkward when they lean down and tower over you to deliver a drink. Anyway, I ordered the \""""Number 47\"""" cocktail with gin, Green Chartreuse, St. Germain, lime, mint and cucumber. I'm a huge fan of Green Chartreuse and gin so I was excited to try it. They didn't have any cucumber in house, so they made it without it. Jeff (the owner) commented, \""""Well today it's just the 46.\"""" Hmm... Alright. So I took a sip of the cocktail. It was decent. Nothing exciting at all. It was overpowered by the mint and the lime in the cocktail. It masked the green Chartreuse too much. It really NEEDED that cucumber to mellow out the mint and lime so you could taste all of the ingredients.\n\nOh well... what can you do when the owner doesn't seem to mind that ingredients are missing? \n\nOverall, props to Lux for being busy at 3pm on a Thursday afternoon and being a successful establishment, which may be from the same established clientele from before the expansion. The coffee and pastry has remained the same, which is ok with me. However, the cocktail bar tries a little too hard, I think. Also, the decor and vibe has definitely turned Lux into the \""""hipster mecca\"""" and excluded the general public from it's demographic. Which, I can't complain or comment too much, because they are doing just fine. The flow of the restaurant is choppy and confusing and the staff is less than considerate (with a few exceptions). There's my two cents, for whatever it's worth." 0
+Okay, so I admit it. Sometimes I get a stubborn idea about not wanting to go to a specific establishment due to a fierce loyalty to one of it's competitors. It took me a while to cave on this one. Too long in fact.\n\nEveryone loves Lux and as it happens, they have good reason to! My latte was supremely delicious. The environment is great albeit slightly confusing as far as the flow of service. \n\nI absolutely love the patio area. This place definitely has a Pacific Northwest vibe that immediately resonates with me. The service was really laid back, yet authentically friendly. I was far too busy enthusiastically catching up with a dear friend to take in all that Lux has to offer. There's room in my heart for Lux after all so I shall return. My primary concerns going in were the coffee, service and atmosphere. A+ for all in my humble estimation. \n\nI was a little late to the party, but I had a blast anyway. 1
+I had been to Lux a few times when they were located right next to Pena Bianco. Had to see the new place just a building over but a whole lot more space. The scene is great, plenty of seating inside and out. The breakfast kieshes are deliscious and the menu is always changing. Great coffee or if your into Smoothies they have them too. Also if you wanted to come back later in the day they have a full bar in the back corner! Its hard to beat Lux! 1
+Seriously? The person that runs this place is genius. I must find a way to copy your entire idea and move it to a beach for myself. I thought I walked into my own dream when I came in here. I haven't been to Lux in about 1.5 years and since then it has moved into the building next to the old one, tripled in size and is the most delicious, eclectic coffee experience I could ask for. Looking for fresh hand roasted coffee on site, check! Fresh made unique pastries, check! Fresh, gourmet-like food, check! Handmade from fresh (and I mean FRESH squeezed juice) mimosas, check! I can go on....I could not ask for a better place to be a part of my life. Thank you heaven for waiting for me to find you. 1
+This place could be great if the service wasn't so rude. No one seems to care, and they never say thank you. Each time I've been here one of the little girls working at the counter has looked me up and down judgementally. \n\nThe coffee was fine, but the cookie I had was wayyy too sweet for me. \n\nIf you want to feel good about yourself, don't go here! 0
+Great coffee, vibe, and food. \n\nTERRIBLE parking, take the light rail if you can! 1
+"The brewed coffee is okay, depending on the roast. The espresso drinks are disgusting. Their \""""house blend\"""" used for their espresso drinks is WAYYY too roasted. Honestly, I think they scorch their coffee beans that they use for their espresso drinks. Additionally, they don't rinse the espresso spoons so each drink has burnt espresso residue. ALSO, their chai is fucking horrible. Worst chai I think I have ever tasted in my life. I basically payed 4.75 for iced milk. Not strong at all. If I want espresso drinks, I usually go to Citizen or Grinders. \n\nTheir food is pretty pricey as well and their portion sizes are pretty small. 10 dollars for an overdressed salad? No thank you. \n\n\nOther than that, if you can over their hipster vibe and the non prescription glasses (which is fucking annoying, did you not graduate from high school???) , the atmosphere is great to crank out homework and it's the only coffee shop that's open late in Central Phoenix. \n\nI'm not old enough to drink at their bar yet, but from what I've seen, it looks pretty nice and they have a variety of alcohol. \n\nOh and the brown haired girl, I think her name is Sasha, looks pissed off all the time(she is pretty hot though) And the tall white guy, I think his name is Sammy, is pretty bi-polar. Sometimes he is nice; other times he's an asshole." 0
+It's one of the best cup of coffee in Phoenix, if not the best. Their coffee is always fresh and DELISH. They have some very tasty baked goods as well. Their lemon bars are fantastic, sweetness with a lot of tartness = yumfest! \n\nSure, they seem to be busy all of the time but there is always room for a few more people. The layout at Lux is surprisingly more spacious than what most people think. \n\nThis is a great place to meet up with some friends over some fantastic coffee and some goo eats! Looking forward to seeing you there! 1
+Hippest coffee shop in the whole west coast. Amazing coffee, unbelievable ambiance and decor, great great customer service. Did I mention fantastic brews. Get the Atmosphere. Lux's iced coffee drinks do damage. Must visit even for tourists. 1
+Parking was difficult to find, there is no sign from the road that indicates where this place even is. They rush you in line to order your drink and/or food. I paid almost $12 for a coffee and breakfast sandwich and the sandwich wasn't even really that great. It was greasy and looked messy. \nThis place is pretty small so I can understand why it is packed, but it was not comfortable to sit and enjoy myself. The tables are super tall, so I felt like I was reaching up to type on my laptop.\nThe coffee was at least decent. I got a caramel latte, except she made it iced, but it was still OK.\nI probably won't return to this location ever again. 0
+hidden and delicious! Crafty cocktails. Perfect coffee. Fresh baked goodness!...try Cartel coffee in Tempe as well! 1
+Lux. If you've tried their coffee, pastries, or other assorted goodies then you are likely a believer. Yes they are are always busy. You will likely have to wait in some sort of line, depending on when you go. Your patience will be rewarded by your taste buds singing praise for a job well done. Most of their drinks tend to run less sweet (which isn't a bad thing) but they provide a variety of sweetener options to enhance the flavor to your preference.\n\nI recommend picking up coffee beans if you have a grinder, or alternatively, I believe they can grind it for you. This is truly a gem in Phoenix and without a doubt, my favorite coffee joint. 1
+How do you loose a good customer? At 5:24 tell them that they can not order the Mac and cheese because you do not start dinner for 6 minutes. Really, what are you McDonalds? You take the order and tell me it will be a few extra minutes as they set up for dinner. Why would you turn away a paying customer? It was a to go order so the wait would not have been a big deal. I even suggested that and the girl stated that she could not do that. Major customer service fail. Like any customer I have a choice as to where to spend my money. I assume you no loner want me to spend it at your business. Drop the attitude 0
+To start, I'm anticipating they went for a communal vibe, when designing this place, but it has gone horribly wrong. It is extremely over-crowded, it may have even be a fire hazard. The whole atmosphere was extremely rushed. The counter worker was okay, I wouldn't say friendly. My iced coffee was completely mediocre! The apple cornbread was amazing. Main con was that it was so over crowded, we had to wait for a place to sit, also parking was a chore! 0
+"Remember.\n\nRemember that feeling when Ariel sang \""""A Whole New World\""""? \n\nWhen Aladdin promised Jasmine that he would show her the world?\n\nWhen Arnold promised his men in the hit movie, the Predator, that \""""if it bleeds, we can kill it\""""?\n\nThis explains how my heart feels when I come here. I order the Chai Latte, to which the chai is made in store, and I feel as if I have completed the tri-force. When I order a moscow mule, they are out of mint, and the mixologist says that he has been experimenting with cucumber and cinnamon blend that he highly recommends and all of a sudden I know kung-fu and I see 0's and 1's, I know that I have hit a special place. \n\nLux does what you want it to do. They bake, cook, saut\u00e9, brew, and mix everything this world has to offer and the next. They have a wide assortment of beers, make killer desserts and they dinner menu is varied. According to Ashley N. (2014), they make the best Mac and Chee which I must confess is mad suspect considering the Tuck Shop winter menu exists in this fair city. Obey your thirst.\n\nXOXO,\n\n~Mikey\n\nP.S. Dedicated to a special Cynthia I know." 1
+Best coffee in town. A+ for atmosphere and always friendly service. One of my favorite places in town. 1
+Great place to get some work done, or go meet up with friends. I love the food they serve, and I highly recommend their brownies. On the down side, it tends to get a little bit too crowded. Definitely a place to check out! 1
+I love the new location. I know, I know, everyone has been talking about it for years. I live in the 'hood, and didn't much like the old location. Walking into a cafe, only to see a sea of laptops, isn't very welcoming. Not their fault, of course.\n\nThe new location offers up some tasty treats. I've had a few of the breakfast and lunch items. \n\nIt can be a bit confusing to find it at first. You have to go in the back door. (Hahahahaha you know what *I* am thinking, right?) Picking up your order is tricky, because it gets loud in there and you may not hear your name called.\n\nI prefer the back (front) room. Less traffic, and there's a cool bar to sit at. 1
+The atmosphere(s) (as there are several rooms each with its own vibe), food and beverages are all excellent. So glad I live so close. I just moved here and to have a coffee shop like this, truly one of the best I have ever been to in the U.S., is a huge benefit. The two times I have been I had the quiche which was scrumptious, I did get it twice after all. Come by, you will not be disappointed and you will go away happy. 1
+"The juice, coffee, tea, pastries are all probably fine. I haven't had any of the food except the hash and that was fine. The staff sport hipsterish looks who are allergic to humor and happiness. No one even say hi or tries to crack a smile, which is a bit rude, but I don't even care about that. This isn't about the business itself, but just the awful, rude people who flock here.\n\nBeing that this is the only coffeeshop that stays opened later and has large tables, it's hard to not go here for the space availability. Contrary to most of the reviewers here due to lack of understanding of what hipsters are truly like, the majority of patrons are actually the type of people who bring their laptops in and pretend to study but are actually stalking their exs on Facebook. Real hipsters would not flock here because this place is too trendy and full of yuppies. I hate yuppies too, but I'm not a hipster. I come to sew when my school's sewing lab is closed. Not only do I have to sew for school, but I will do it because that's my line of work. I even saw some chick knitting which made me very happy. Point is, most people tend to come here to do something.\n\nNormally, there are douches, wannabes, and plenty of pretentiousness and they often contain themselves to a certain area. I accepted the crudeness masquerading in yuppie or techie attire who don't respect your space or what you are doing and just interrupts you like you owe them your attention. No \""""excuse me,\"""" no \""""thank you,\"""" no \""""sorry to interrupt.\"""" Nothing remotely resembling any sort of respect towards others. I fucking HATE being talked \""""at.\"""" I am not someone who ignores people, but due to the lack of people with good manners, I had no choice but to learn to ignore those who are not polite towards me... like the overweight beer bellied bearded lumberjack Bon Iver-wannabe techie in the Wordpress jacket who not only interrupted my phone convo without acknowledging that I was on the phone but was rushing me to get out of my seat so his fatass basic white bitch gf could sit there.\n\nGoing here is sorta like a test for people who have sensibilities that isn't as crude as gorilla toenails. That alone pushes me to try harder in finding other places that stayed opened later and had decent tables but attract more genuine, down to earth people, so I go here a lot less than before.\n\nBut what happened yesterday really broke this camel's bac enough to make me never return.\n\nI found 1 parking spot left in the lot at around 3pm and an overweight skank on goddess-mode wearing very revealing leggings was yakking on her latest iPhone was standing in the spot. I honked my horn and she said she's saving the spot. I told her that's fucking bullshit and these parking spaces are first come, first serve- there is no reserved parking. She diva hair flipped ignored me. OH. HELL. NO. I was ready to pull into the space, take off my glasses, get out of my car and beat that silly fat hoe. But no...I thought rationally, I should just roll up my windows and leave. I find a very close spot on the street and park there to scream obscenities for a good 10 minutes until my murderous rage came to a manageable level.\n\nNEVER in my entire life have I had to deal with such stupidity over a parking space just because some lazy bitch would rather risk getting run over just because her fat entitled feet were too delicate to walk a few more seconds to a coffeeshop. Not in Boston and the drivers there are the creme de la creme of assholery. Not in NYC and yes I was brave enough to drive there. Not on the hilly, foggy streets of San Francisco whether there was a gay parade or not. And certainly not in my hometown of LA where there's virtually no parking lots and you parallel park wherever you can. But yes, this bullshit had to happen in an unimportant, uncool suburban sprawl full of provincial assholes who never get out of this backwards state and thinks life revolves around mediocrity and mainstream mall crap.\n\nI've already had more than enough." 0
+I went to Lux for brunch with some friends and the food was pretty good. First off, the line was REALLY long, which is both good and bad. Bad, for obvious reasons, but good because it tells you that they are popular, which would usually hint at the quality of the food you will eventually consume. \n\nSecond, they are kind enough to get drink orders while you wait in line so that you can start having your coffee, tea, juice, or whatnot, while you wait for your food. Third, the decor of Lux was cool enough to distract me while my friends and I waited for our breakfast to be prepared. Lots of retro-looking lamps on the tables combined with art from local artists made for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. \n\nWhen our food did arrive, we were all satisfied! I got the Aunt Gladys's homemade salsa over four strips of tender belly bacon, three scrambled eggs, white cheddar, and hash, which was pretty delicious. My two friends also really enjoyed their meals. I'm giving them 4 stars because I did think that their food was a bit over-priced for what you got, both in portion size and quality. I mean, it was $5 for a glass of orange juice... Other than that, I was very satisfied with the experience. 1
+"\""""So, Stephy, what do you feel like eating for dinner tonight?\""""\n\n\""""Cozy!\""""\n\n\""""Is Cozy a cuisine?\""""\n\nIt is at Richardson's. Wow, talk about walking into a place and instantly feeling welcome, warm, cozy and yummy. Now let it be said, right here and now, that the whole \""""New Messico\"""" food is not really up my alley. Tex Mex, do they call it? Newp, not my thing at all, but good hearty comfort food on a chilly night always sounds good and so we ventured on over to Richardson's to see what they were cooking up.\n\nBut first...wine. (You can't order food without wine, duh.)\n\nSo, we ordered a tasty bottle of Chilean red (imagine that, me, order a spicy red, nooo!!) and as the four of us waited for our table we looked over the menu and read the many specials up on the boards. Fish seemed to be the hot dish of the night, but once I saw one of my favorite words....SCALLOPS...it was kind of a no brainer as to what I was gonna order.\n\nWe then were seated in a super cozy booth in the back and after the four of us devoured the pizza app we ordered it was time to order the main attractions. The boys had Chimayo chicken and the carne adovada and Gabi K and I tried the scallop appetizer and the special scallop pasta. Sadly this is where the review goes south...\n\nSALT. There's a reason you often hear the word \""""pinch\"""" next to \""""salt.\"""" If it's over done, yikes, it's just gross and their blackened coating is like a salt lick. Which was sucha bummer, because those scallops were cooked to perfection, but after attempting to scrape off the blackening on 4 of them, I finally just gave up. Perhaps the way to go is to just ask for them grilled. I think they would be superb then, but stay away from the salty blackened option.\n\nOther than that minor thing, I really enjoyed our experience here. The waiter was a great sport considering we had two comedians with us and put up with all of our silliness. The only other thing was the check sitch. I guess they don't like to split a check more than 2 ways. Eventually they split ours 3 ways after persisting, so i might suggest asking ahead of time if they can split the bill if you are planning on anymore than two cards.\n\n:)" 1
+We ordered food from this restaurant for my son's birthday party. The owners forgot about the order day of the event- due to their neglect, we didn't get the food we ordered, my husband ended up missing 45 minutes of our son's party. The owner did not ask for payment when my husband got the food- so we thought reasonably the food was free to compensate for their mistakes. We do not hear from them for almost 6 weeks then they called our house day and night demanding payment. Oh yes, it gets worse- they ended up suing us in civil court over a bill that was less than $200!! It was a total nightmare experience. Don't have any dealings with this restaurant!! 0
+I've been eating at The Golden Phoenix for about 18 years (since I was a kid) and I still love it. Its family-owned, friendly and the food is always good. I've never been for lunch, only dinner, so I can't speak of some of the not-so-good reviews it gets for lunch. My boyfriend says its Meh, but maybe the kid in me still likes to look at the fish tanks and remember when I was just a little girl and this was my family's big-fancy-dinner-of-the-month spot. I still love it.\n\n(I only like white meat, so I appreciate that they only use white meat chicken, if that's not authentic, then so be it.) \n\nThey have live music on certain nights and its wonderful. They've never gotten my order wrong in 18 years, sit down or carry out, so that's saying something. Service is 5-stars. Clean as can be. \n\nto reviewer Bill: Are you saying its a BAD thing for a restaurant to be owned by the same people and ran the same way for 30 years?! I'll tell ya, Lucie's & the Vig will be long gone (hint: they suck) and TexAZ and The Golden Phoenix will still be there. There's good reason for that - a solid meal and a solid price and a well-earned good reputation. That's a GOOD thing. 1
+I've been having a hard time finding great, greasy Chinese food in Phoenix. I have my favorite spots in Tempe, Scottsdale and even Tucson, but in Phoenix I've had no luck. It's funny, I'd expect Phoenix proper to have the best Chinese food out of at least the metro area. But no luck. Uhh well. \n\nAnyways, The Golden Phoenix looked like it was going to be a winner. Good decor and ambiance for a Chinese food restaurant, large menu, great reviews and located in a strip mall (that's where all the best ones are, I'm sure of it). Sadly, it wasn't as big as a hit as I had hoped.\n\nAmbiance: Great for a chinese good spot\nTake-Out Service: Eh. I called it in, they said it would take 15 minutes but it ended up taking about 25. When I walked in I was given a cold look by the waitress and pointed to the hostess stand. This could have been because I was wearing sweatpants and a baggy tee, but in my defense, I had literally just gotten a root canal. Who dresses up after a root canal? \nPrice: Pretty fair. $20 for an appetizer, soup and main dish. \nFood: Crab puffs: DELICIOUS. Perfect texture. Soup: Not what I expected, but pretty good. I got the egg drop soup. Main Dish: I am a vegetarian so I got the black mushroom and bean curd dish. I think my ordering skills may have been the problem because who orders a dish of all mushrooms? It tasted, well... really, really mushroomy. And not in a good way. It was kinda gross. I couldn't finish it. I know this doesn't make sense b/c I ordered a mushroom dish so I should expect a mushroom taste, but there was some kind of funk going on. And there were no other flavors in the dish, just mushroom funk. The tofu, however was cooked well. \n\nOverall, the meal was alright, but kind of a disappointment. I feel this may have been my fault for ordering such a weird dish, so to be fair, I will try it again and let you know what I think. \n\nJust learn from my mistakes, don't order anything mushroomy. 0
+I have been coming here for over 25 years and love it! The food is tasty, even in a take-out situation where there's a microwave involved. Is it the BEST food I have ever had? No, but the classic Chinese restaurant atmosphere and family style dining are always a pleasure. 1
+This location is a glorified garage sale. It smells and nobody speaks English. Children are running free pulling clothes off racks and smashing into people. \n\nIf you are lucky, you can find shoes, but I have never found jack shit for clothes.\n\nGo upstairs to Marshall's and spare yourself. 0
+"The yelpers that found stuff here must have really dug deep because I did not find a single thing. Prices are cheap, but a lot of the clothes looks worn or is defective or has stains, holes, or rips. I would only come here for shoes. Most of the bags have something wrong with them -- stain, broken zipper, missing pieces. One of the designer bags, the name is escaping me right now, actually had \""""fake\"""" written inside it in black marker next to the price. At least they weren't trying to pass it off as real.\n\nNordstrom Rack is WAY better and cleaner." 0
+I have been going to Last Chance since before it moved to the Colonnade in 1995. This place is truly for the bargain shopper! Anyone who loves to shop and is visiting from out of town MUST see it for yourself! I highly recommend it!\n\nPrices are great - better than any Ross, Marshalls, etc. A lot of times there are additional discounts on a category of items. I always find something there! Recently I got a silk chiffon formal dress for $4.75 when the dresses were 60% off. A few months back the size 11 shoes (my size) were 60% for two weeks! I went about 4 times and they always had new stocked shoes. I got about 20 pairs. Most were $8, some were $5 and the Tory Burch flats I got were $29! The clothes are very reasonably priced. Most tops range from $2.97 - $9.97. Nicer brands bring the price up a bit to $19.97+. Women's shoes mostly range from $12.97 - $29.97. Nicer brands up to 99.97+ ( I rarely see anything higher than $29.97 in 11's :)). Great accessories. Lots of purses, wallets, earrings, hair clips, scarves, necklaces, watches, and random other things. \n\nI have 3 children (gasp)! I rarely bring them to LC. Sometimes they do need to come so that I can try shoes on them since you cannot return them! The kids shoes there are wonderful and such high quality. Most are $12.97. Most are new or like new. You can't beat $80 shoes for 13 bucks! The kids clothing is very hit or miss. I have found great kids belts (1.97), silk ties (.97), hats (2.97), purses (1.97), etc. Once in awhile I find cute dresses for my six year old (5.97). Baby girl clothes are the easiest to find. They get a lot of diaper bags in as well. \n\nMy husband has done well finding shoes there. Most men's shoes are around $30. I have found great dress shirts for him. Most are $9.97.\n\nI don't get to go as often as I like... about 2 times a month. I usually don't get there when they open and I still find lots of things. Go expecting to find something and you probably will! It can get very busy, but usually most everyone is nice and having fun searching for bargains! 1
+Let's be honest. Last Chance is not a place to take your date, your parents, or anyone else you're trying to show a good time. Yes, there are shoes and shirts strewn about - there are hundreds of pre-menopausal women clawing through the doors each day. No, the people there aren't always friendly - they're not trying to earn a tip from you...they're on a mission to clean up the 38,039 pairs of shoes and shirts left strewn about by said pre-menopausal women. Yes, there may be a line to the dressing room a dozen people long. Yes, there may be a checkout line 3 times longer than the dressing room line. *This isn't the place to linger with friends and admire the latest fashion - this is for die-hard bargain shoppers only.*\n\nAs far as the actual clothing goes, it's hit or miss. I've gone there many times without finding anything, but I've also left with $500 worth of clothing I paid less than $50 for. IMPORTANT: Carefully inspect everything before you buy it. Everything is sold as is, and there are no returns or exchanges - no exceptions.\n\nBest advice? Get in, and get out. Best times are weekday mornings, though the last time I came I unexpectedly timed it just right when I thought it would be awful. I came in the early evening on a weekday, around 5:00. I had to wait over 10 minutes for a dressing room (it would have been much longer if I hadn't taken the open changing area), but once I was out there was no checkout line. The store was packed full of people, but it seemed that everyone had just arrived and wasn't ready to check out yet. If you can avoid it, DO NOT WAIT UNTIL LAST CHANCE CLOSES TO LEAVE. They will not let you keep looking around once 9pm hits, and you may have to wait in the checkout line for 30 minutes while the dozens of people in the store are pushed together all at once.\n\nKnow that everything is hit or miss at Last Chance. Some people are friendly and helpful, and some are not. Sometimes the lines are horrible, and sometimes they're quick. Sometimes you'll find incredible deals on beautiful clothing, and sometimes you won't. 1
+Don't shop here. sych! 0
+Don't come here looking for anything specific or you'll probably be disappointed because it's a mess. You've got to have patience and scour over the racks because things are usually scattered outside of their designated areas. Yes, people here are crazy. Just get in there and join the crowd. Maybe you'll get lucky and find a great deal. Makes for good people watching. 1
+Personally not a big fan of this store,\nI couldn't put my finger on exactly why i didn't think this store was good value for money, or good quality, till I realized that I'm not a brand-conscious buyer. I just buy stuff if it looks good on me, and is comfortable and don't care about the label on it. \nThe stuff here is all big named labels passed down from Nordstrom, and I'm sorry, but I didn't find the prices all that great.\nEspecially not if you can go thrift store shopping and find much better bargains. \nMaybe the women's department is just much better than the men's and I'm not giving them enough credit.. there's no real men's accessories... would have liked to see some hats or more underwear. 0
+I agree with PS, way overrated. And you'd think after all the years and the money this place makes it would refurbish the booth seats--they seem like the same since the 80's! Salsa flavor was off, something missing like an herb, epazote?, and the chips, maybe its the GMO corn used to produce them, they just don't taste real. The margarita was so acidic that by the second sip I couldn't drink anymore. Service is also very complacent. Cute little chile tepin bush in the planter next to the front door. 0
+I love TeePee. The atomosphere in the restaurant is authentic and fun, and the food is killer. I love the chicken enchiladas with rice and beans...so delicious! Service is always good, chips and salsa brought out are a major plus, and I always leave full and happy! Definitely would reccomend to anyone. 1
+"\""""Have you ever had the chile relleno at Tee Pee?\"""" \n\nOur server crouched down by our table to get eye level with the friend who'd ordered it. She had not. None of us had. \n\n\""""So it's a bit different,\"""" he explained. Something about 6 egg whites and an egg yolk. Something about half a basketball. She went ahead and ordered it anyway. Only our server and the pictures (I'll post one) can decently describe it. But he had it right on the nose.\n\nAround the table, we had enchiladas (the Presidential Special that George W. Bush ate when he visited - holla!), some (very good) pepper beef thing recommended by the server, and the chile relleno. \n\nEveryone left stuffed, well-treated (Portland, Oregon has NOTHING on Arizona for polite and attentive service), and generally entertained. Mostly on account of the basketball dish, and the signed celebrity photos everywhere.\n\nTee Pee is what our Phoenix hostess calls a hole-in-the-wall, but it's the kind of hole that leaves you filled to the brim. So there's that." 1
+"I don't know what possessed me to eat here. Maybe I thought if it was good enough for George Dubya, it would be good enough for me. I expected grease, I expected a lackluster interior, and I expected mediocre food. I guess it met my expectations.\n\nBecause nothing is too good for my husband's wife, he chose the \""""presidential\"""" table for us, complete with the \""""hasn't been cleaned since 2004 presidential plaque.\"""" Chips and salsa arrived promptly. The chips were thin and crispy, but far too greasy. The salsa was not the greatest either.\n\nI ordered a chimichanga deciding it was going to be my last fat-laden meal for at least a month, or a week, whichever comes first, because I wanted the crispy tortilla. Unfortunately, only the very ends of it were crispy. The rest was drenched in sour cream and some pretty seriously bad gray-green guacamole which made the whole thing soggy. What a sad waste of the deep-frying process. Inside was green chile, made with beef, rather than my favored pork. It wasn't too bad, but from what spilled out, I could see there was far too much grease in it. Not that I was expecting healthy here, but this was ridiculous. I almost didn't eat it, but I did.\n\nWould I come back? It's not at the top of my list, but if I say no, I'll end up there next week. I did see they have pretty good drink specials, and the place was quite busy, so someone must like it more than I do." 0
+Not sure what all the hype is about for this place.....Been here 2 times... Very average.... It seemed similar to food from Del Taco, but on a real plate. Anyone who gives this place 5 Stars, really doesn't know what real Mexican Food is. 0
+This used to be my favorite Mexican food restaurant in Phoenix. About a year ago my husband and I both became violently ill a few hours after eating there, and after reviewing what we ate in common determined it had to be the salsa. So we stayed away until Sat. night when we decided to give it a try again. The place has always been scary by its appearance but we were amazed how much it had run down in just a year. Everything was dirty, from the floors on up, including the inch of grime covering all the crap hanging on the walls, which keeps them from really cleaning or putting a badly needed fresh coat of paint on the place. There are holes in the booths with stuffing spilling out and there was a big smear of dried salsa on the mirror hanging right next to my head. All very unappealing! Add to that stale, tough tortilla chips, a very bland green chili burro and watered-down Margarita and I'm writing off an old favorite. Unless you really like the dangerous feeling you get when you walk into a border town dive, stay away! 0
+Oh no! Me thinks not. Food is bland and lacks creativity. Service is also not attentive either. I received a soda refill with a hole in the glass which I discovered a stream forming on the table. The waitress didn't understand leaking glass so I had to explain HOLE in glass. I received another soda but the stream was still alive and well. She did not come back to soak up the spill. Our plates were surfing Baja style. Ten minutes later, gut bomb has been set off. They may have an extensive menu, but I would pass even on the table of contents. 0
+This is my favorite Mexican food restaurant in the whole world! Their food is authentic, good quality as well as delicious!\n\nThey have very good customer service. The servers are friendly, attentive and consistent.\n\nTheir margaritas are amazing for drinks.\nEverything that they offer is good. I've never tried something here that I didn't like.\n\nIt's amazing food for an inexpensive price. It's a place that will leave your taste buds happy. 1
+"After months of avoiding Los Dos Molinos in favor of places with better service and margaritas, we decided to return last Saturday night and give the place another chance. We were actually even less impressed with the experience than last time. \n\nMy blue corn enchiladas were still quite good, but my husband's chimichanga was just average. I guarantee you that you can get a better chimichanga for half the price at many of the other great Mexican restaurants in South Phoenix. The accompanying rice was also really dry; I think the rice at Poncho's is a lot better. \n\nI also gave the tequila-flavored limeade--I mean, margaritas--another chance, but was still completely disgusted by them. The most amusing part is that after I told the server that I found them to be too limey and sweet last time, he admitted that they mix the margaritas up in advance and that if the server doesn't properly \""""stir\"""" the mix, they can be \""""too sweet.\"""" He then promised me that it would be \""""better this time.\"""" I guess I'm a sucker for ordering one anyway (I guess I had this morbid desire to see if it was really going to be as bad as last time), but shame on Los Dos Molinos for approaching margarita-making like they're serving drinks at a college party. \n\nFinally, the service is totally pretentious for no reason. I understand that this restaurant is very popular, but I don't feel that the owners take much pride in putting out consistently good-quality food and drinks or in being a place where people feel comfortable and want to linger with friends. \n\nLos Dos Molinos must always be so busy because people are lured by the exotic spiciness (and maybe falsely equate spiciness with authenticity), but I have a feeling that discerning restaurant-goers who notice (and care about) the details might not be in love with the place." 0
+This place reminds me of Fat Tuesdays. It's a place where tourists and college students go to get nasty drunk but don't expect good food. \n\nThe food is incredibly spicy but lacks quality and actual flavor. It's as if they spiced up the food so they can sell you more margaritas. If you wanna go just to get messed up on margaritas, which you kinda end up doing while you're waiting to either be seated or served your food, then the place is perfect for you. \n\nUnless you're a tourist - don't expect any decent customer service. The place is an old mortuary redone into a restaurant. It needs some SERIOUS updating, hell, just get a hose and wash the inside clean!! It's sticky and nasty! 0
+"WOW, what a MASSIVE let down. been going here for almost 20 years. this place USED to be THE place for the wickedest mexican food, great service, and a total party.. Went the other friday, place was a ghost town (clue #1). The guys hosting told us it would be 15 minutes (the place was only half full, clue #2), and THEN told us to wait outside in the heat! I even asked if they even wanted us there and he flat out said \""""I don't care\"""". Considering the location and my past fondness, our party of 8 stayed... I had been talking this place up to my friends from Peru and Colombia. Should have known from the start...the food ended up being lously...and not a little, 4 of us got no sleep from cramping. I think they scraped the bottom of the barrel for our red sauce, it looked more like spicy red paste.\n\nSad to say this is the end of an era for me, I WILL NEVER go back. This was the only restaurant I would welcome a 1 hour wait for a table at...no longer. The sisters use to run it, one of them past a few years back, and now it looks like the boys are running...don't waste your time, the Los Dos Molinos of old that got all the great reviews is dead." 0
+I went to this location one other time and have went to the Ahwatukee and Mesa location. Which I love. Well last night I went here. I waited a hour for a table. Which I am fine with. But the service was terrible. The people next to us stopped the mgr and asked could he take their order. He did but when we asked the same thing he said he would be right back. No one came for 30 minutes. So now we were there for almost 2 hours with nothing ordered. Once we did order they served me the Shrimp Veracruz with store bough tortillas. I asked what happened to the homemade. I was then brought homemade but told for my particular meal THE OWNER said to serve store bought. Really? My dish is the most expensive item on the menu. So why skimp. The food was good but the service was terrible. Also my friend never got his taco. Our server acted as if we were an inconvenience. No worries because I will NEVER GO BACK there. 0
+Some of the best flavor and heat for Mexican! The service is terrific but because of the great food you should accept the fact there may be a little wait.\n\nThey have a patio while you wait for a margarita or pitcher of beer! My favorite is the chicken chimi with green chilli, its a must!\n\nIf you like spicy this is the place for you! If you don't like spicy have some chips no salsa and ice cream. 1
+We are regulars of the Mesa location, always enjoy it. This visit on Central was really disappointing. Party of four stopped last night, the margaritas were great. Both the red and green salsas were really salty, all four commented on that. I thought it may be the chips, it was the salsa. Usually, out of town guests comment on the heat, but the salt was the noticeable flavor. Wife had a chicken burrito. Bite one yielded a bone and lots of water. Not to be confused with juice, it was water. My green chili dinner was mediocre. The beef chunks were large and the chili had not flavored the meat. The meat had been put on the plate, green chili poured over the top. The meat was dry. nothing comparable to the green chili I have had at other locations. Diner three loved the ribs. Diner four ate the flautas, but said they were bland. Typically in Mesa, people love the food and comment on the heat. In this case one loved his ribs, all loved the margaritas. Maybe we hit on a bad night, but most of the passion I have for their hot food was not fulfilled. These salsas were overwhelming with salt, all four of us commented immediately. We are pretty easy to please, have been eating at Ls Dos for years. We will go back to Mesa, but not this location. There were too many negatives, not much on the plus side. 0
+"Ok... I do not understand the cult following that this place has. I grew up in Mesa and have been dragged to this place several times only to wonder \""""WHY?\"""" The food is ridiculously hot - not yummy hot - just hot! I like hot food but I want food that is delicious and digestable. The service sucks and the prices are a rip off." 0
+This is a humble eatery, a pleasant surprise in the midst of a sordid neighborhood. The restaurant is choc-a-bloc on a weekend evening. So it is best to arrive around 7 pm, not later than that.\n\nAs indicated on their menu they start preparing the food only after the order is placed leading to a considerably long wait (45 mins to one hour). However, during the waiting period their customers have quite a few occupations like looking at the paraphernalia on the walls, sipping margaritas, devouring the crunchy tacos, listening to the loud Spanish music or looking at what other people are eating. \n\nWhatever their clients choose to do, there comes a time when the waiter places the hot plate on the table, they pick up the fork, take a mouthful and then there is calm in the din of Los Dos Molinos. In fact there is a near- Nirvana experience with every bite of the carnitas or enchiladas. \n\nAt the end the brusque manner of the waiting staff is forgotten, so is the long wait and restlessness. 1
+Always a great place, we visit Los Dos 1-2x everytime we are in Phoenix yearly. This time we gave the Mesa location a go, opposed to the original. Food and service were great as usual, however the food didnt seem as spicy as at the original Los Dos and the ambiance is not the same...has more of the standard restuarant look and feel. Not a knock at all...still amazing food regardless!!! 1
+"I don't know if they just had an off night, if I ordered the wrong thing (the \""""red chili plate\""""), or if their quality of food has deteriorated; but I was sorely disappointed during my last visit. I've always liked the atmosphere at the other \""""Los Dos\"""" better, (I mean come on, the \""""red chili plate\"""" is aka \""""chile colorado\"""" at any other Mexican restaurant), but at least the food used to be good. This last time, the food was bland, the tortillas were greasy, I could have gotten better guacamole at Chipotle, and the poppers were store bought (yes, I know, dumb mistake- they just sounded good at the time). My recommendations: try the \""""green chile plate\"""" (aka \""""chile verde\"""" at any other Mexican restaurant). Try the other \""""Los Dos\"""", the one off Central. Or maybe, try some other place." 0
+Nope. They get one star for the strawberry margarita and cheese crisp. One more star for their green salsa... YUM. As for the rest of our meal? I ordered flautas and my date ordered a salad. We love spicy food, but this is just spice with no flavor. The food was just tasteless, lacking & underwhelming. THE SERVICE WAS ATROCIOUS. Yes, atrocious. 0
+food is spicy and has loads of flavor will come back again and try the other items as well 1
+I can't say enough about one hairstylist in particular. Julia is the ONLY one in Scottsdale who I trust to touch my lovely long locks. I've followed her from her previous Salon for 2 years. She listens to what I want, but also contributes suggestions. She is a color genius, creating stunning dimension that can be subtle for a less noticeable grow-out over time, or dramatic and bold. She is meticulous, and proud of her work. She also makes the time fly by making conversation and overall treating you like you're talking to a friend you've known for years. Overall time in the chair is a little long, but I'm willing to spend a few extra hours to walk out feeling like doing a Beyonce hair flip! 1
+Happy Hour Review.\n\nWe stopped by to try the much ballyhooed Happy Hour and were were pretty damn underwhelmed. First of all, I guess I'm failing to see what's so happy about a $6.00 spicy tuna roll and $8.00 drink. Secondly, like other non-japanese sushi joints in this town (cough, cough Ra Sushi), this is sushi for people who don't really like sushi. Thirdly, seriously attitudinous staff, but one look at the uber-douchy clientele explains that. Pass. 0
+First off, was never offered water throughout entire night!!!!!Gf's tea was never refilled, never brought out silver ware even after being asked to bring some effin silverware. No God for saken soy sauce plate which comes standard in every single friggin Sushi rstrnt in the entire world. Our waiter, after waiting for sliverware was seen sitting down watching Tv. The music was absolutely horrible, in the short amount of time we were there we heard a atrocious mixture of music consisting of sweet cherry pie....Craig david crap, country....80's rock.....Maria Carey love ballads....just horrible. NO toilet paper in women's bathroom. On a lighter note the decor is cool, too bad the music doesn't match the ambiance of the rstrnt!! The food was ok, however they spilled sauce all over appetizers and still served it ....the Sushi was ok....worthy of two stars. The cod breading was overly salty, however the fish was decent! 0
+Ok, so I read a few of the other reviews before writing my own and I feel I have to state the following before continuing to my real review: \n\nDisclaimer: I have never paid for food here. We always hit this place up when my family is in town and I have never seen the bill. \n\nSometimes the service is slow. When it's bad, it's really really bad. But when it's good, it's top notch. \nI love the food here. I love the decor. I have swiped my fair share of the quality match boxes, but I'm sure I'll be swiping more before I'm done. \n\nLimited vegetarian options, but I have always loved whatever I end up getting. The whipped yams are lovely. The drinks have the potential to knock you on your sandy ass. Desserts are big and delicious. \n\nI recommend this place. Just have a snack on the way there. 1
+"I love to cook. I go to new restaurants all the time to get inspiration for new things to try in my own kitchen. I didn't get much from Tommy Bahama's Scottsdale restaurant. We arrived for our reservation a few minutes early, checked in with the hostess, and my companion was escorted to the upstairs dining room while I parked the car. I joined her shortly and found that she had been seated in the walled \""""back\"""" part of the dining room, that frankly looks like an afterthought to the much more pleasant and amply windowed main area. Not much of a view from here. But, the decor was very pleasant, and we set about ordering lunch.\n\nFirst, we had Tommy's Coconut Shrimp appetizer, billed as \""""World Famous\"""". Nicely presented, crispy coconut, and a slightly too sweet papaya-mango chutney dipping sauce accompanied four good size, juicy shrimp. A good start! For lunch, we ordered the BBQ pork Habana Cabana sandwich and the South Beach Cuban sandwich.\n\nWhen the Cuban sandwich arrived, it was accompanied by a \""""slaw\"""" of sorts that included chunks of orange, and slices of fennel bulb in a non-descript dressing. The combination of anise and orange just didn't work for me. Besides, the fennel was sliced across the width of the bulb, making relatively large horseshoe shaped strips that were difficult to spear on the fork and even harder to fit in my mouth gracefully without cutting them individually. The Cuban sandwich was totally unimaginative. The \""""roasted pork tenderloin\"""" looked to be the identical shredded pork that was the basis of my companion's BBQ pork sandwich minus the BBQ sauce and was somewhat dry. A few slices of what looked and tasted like supermarket deli ham were layered with some cheese and a big slice of sour pickle on a diagonally cut bun that was soggy from the ham inside and crunchy dry on the outside. \n\nMy companion's BBQ sandwich had an ample amount of shredded pork that had apparently been tossed in a thick dark sauce and piled on a nicely toasted round bun. Plain French fries accompanied the sandwich. On first bite, she immediately commented on how overly sweet the sauce was, so I tasted a little sample and had to agree. No offsetting acidity to the sugary blackberry brandy BBQ sauce that smothered the meat. Too bad too, because it mostly covered up the flavor of what appeared to be a nice smoky meat and left a sticky sweet aftertaste instead of nice smoky BBQ.\n\nOur server was friendly, personable, and efficient. The food runner took away or forks as he cleared the appetizer plates and delivered the sandwiches, but did not come with new, so we had to flag down our server and wait for forks as lunch cooled. All-in-all, it wasn't the kind of lunch experience I expected for nearly $60 (no alcohol) including tip. Great location, lovely decor, but missing some really important points when it comes to the total experience. Lastly, for whatever reason, they subsequently reported us to Open Table as a \""""no-show\"""". Nice." 0
+This place has a beautiful open-air bar. Gorgeous tropical environment and great food. But very pricey. My husband and I stopped in late one evening to have a drink. It was about an hour before closing and only a few other people were there. We ordered a Greyhound and a draft. It wasn't until we got home that we noticed our bill. The bartender charged us $20 just for the Greyhound! After tip, we ended up paying about $30 just for two drinks. I think the bartender must have been trying to meet a quota... 0
+This was one of my early favorites when I first started living here two years ago. I love their chips and hot sauce. Some of the best in Phoenix. Last two visits really missed the boat. This last time the service was so bad that I had to chase my waiter down just to get my order delivered correctly.\n\nFood is pretty good. Love the Baja Burro. But, two less than great service experiences--I won't be back. 0
+We hadn't been to Macayo's for awhile and I remember them being better than last night. Both of our foods, bean burro and chimi, were completely tasteless. Probably the worst burro or burrito I've ever had. Although, our server was great and the tortilla soup was good. We usually have Mexican food 2-3 times a month and with how many mexican restaurants there are, we have many to choose from and Macayo's will not be one we return to. 0
+The only reason I didn't give a 5 star rating is because in wish the outdoor seating area were larger. Great coffee and the breakfast sandwiches are large and delicious. My husband and I love to walk the Greenbelt here. 1
+Hands down the best quality Chinese restaurant in town. Yes, PF Chang's is nicer inside but you would be better off going to Pei Wei for less than half the price. Bamboo Club has many great dishes to offer including Mandarin Orange Chicken and Mongolian Beef. No other restaurant uses fresher ingredients and tastes better. The pieces of chicken are as white as can be and never have any grissle. The desserts and specialty drinks are also worth coming for. Bamboo Club is reasonably priced and has a very diverse menu that anyone can find something one. Please consider going here if you are just thinking about it, you will be very pleased. 1
+Overrated, food was just ok, service was spotty.\n\nWe had a large party (which increased in size by the time we reached the restaurant on a Sunday night) but the staff was friendly and rearranged things to accommodate our larger group. With table shuffling and ordering tea (interesting variety of teas are served), it was more than an hour before our order was taken.\n\nThe food was uninspired and the serving size was average for a Chinese restaurant. The restaurant managed to mess up several orders; one problem was solved quite nicely but another was not.\n\nAs we were leaving, a bordering-on-rowdy crowd was blocking part of the restaurant and entrance/exit and was drinking and smoking in front. To their credit, the staff warned us about the problem, but it wasn't pleasant and it seemed like the staff had no control over the crowd.\n\nThis review is based on one visit while we were vacationing in Scottsdale. 0
+Hadn't been here in a while but now I know why, what a faded glory. The place is tired and dated. The food while quality has also faded. Spring rolls under cooked, sesame ahi was tasteless and how do you run out of spicy mustard. 0
+This place is horrible!!! I use to love the one near asu. I ordered the Wong tong soup it took a while to come out. I was observing the people that were sitting next to me and the lady order the exact same soup as I did but she felt like the soup with spicy. So they took back the soup and they brought me the exact same soup she was eating from.They just added more juice so it was still warm. The spoon still had the lady's lipstick on it. This was the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. 0
+The food is really delicious but the cleanliness is the issue. The plates are always filthy, the tea pots are always gross, the silverware always have left over food. I have talked to Brenda (the owner) about this issue and she just states that the dishwasher makes the marks on the plates, I then preceded to ask her when was the last time she purchased them and she rolled her eyes and literally went to go sleep behind the booth next to the glass windows of the party room. It is unfortunate because of the quality of the food this place only gets two stars. But if you can ignore the disgust of the restaurant and the dirt literally on the tree as you walk in ASK FOR JOHN AS YOUR SERVER, he is always good at conversation he knows how to hype up a plate. \n\nBUT ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU ARE EATING OFF OF A CLEAN PLATE AND WATCH HOW THEY HANDLE YOUR FOOD AND UTENSILS!!!! 0
+"Came in looking for something quick but tasteful. Was on a quick lunch date with my girlfriend Jessica A. and Asian was what our taste buds wanted that day. She ordered the honey seared shrimp while I ordered the Pad Thai noodles. Her's was decent to say the least, when I tried it I expected something a little sweeter but her shrimp was rather on the tangy side. Not sour, just \""""citrusy\"""" My pad thai was almost on the sour/tangy side when I was expecting something a little spicier and a little sweeter as well. It wasn't bad but it's definitely not the greatest. I'd recommend Pei Wei to anyone that wants a quick taste of Asia but not a place where you go for the full out experience of Asian cuisine." 0
+Went here last night and the night started ok. There were only 3 other people in the place and we had the worst service ever. No drink refills or help! The mangaer/owner she didn't show any care when i talked to her and i will never eat here again. Also you could hardly get into the rest rooms because of the clutter of tables and chairs.\n\nFood was ok but nothing to write home about or worth the price they were charging. No wonder they rely on coupons to get people in to their place.\n\nalso becareful with their happy hour specials as i asked for a $2.00 special and she brought me out a large draft and then charged me more saying i didn't ask for a bottled beer.\n\nHorrible management and tactics! BEWARE!!! 0
+"Please let me be clear: This review is for the CHOCOLATE; not the tour, cactus garden, or M&M monstrosity.\n\nI know a lot of people are underwhelmed with the \""""tour\"""" aspect, and I would have to agree. I have been here at LEAST 20 times in my life, and have seen the convener belts running only twice. Once though I got to see people doing chocolate decoration which was really cool because it is something I try a hand at myself, and so it is nice to see someone else do it.\n\nThe chocolate, however, is another story. Ohhhhh the chocolate. I actually am a fan of the renovations that have been done in the last few years. The new \""""Lounge\"""" area somehow reminds me of something out of the I Love Lucy era. And it features this AMAZING chocolate blended drink that I am convinced is superior to EVERYTHING in the world. Every time I go back and get it again, before I try it I am worried that I have built it up in my mind. But no. It really is just that good. \n\nThe chocolates are expensive, but they are ALL great. I have never gotten a dud here, even when I try something completely new. They have a new line of liquor filled chocolates that are amazing. I recommend the Lemon Drop and Cosmopolitan.\n\nAlso, if you haven't yet tried it, their Earl Grey chocolate is the BEST of its kind.\n\nThere are usually samples offered here, and honestly, if you are nice,you may be able to just ask for one. It really depends on the time of day as to whether or not you get a sample freely, but when you do.....it is heaven. \n\nGo in, enjoy the air conditioning, buy a box of at LEAST 14 chocolates, and try the blended chocolate drink. If you are just visiting The Vegas, it can be a nice break from the strip." 1
+"Fuck this place.\n\nYes, I said it and even after 6 years, I will still say it.\n\nSo the girls and I are on a tear it up Vegas weekend. All very cute and sessy gals for the record and all gals who appreciate the less than finer things in life like fake boobied strippers, over-priced drinks and titty bars. \n\nSo we cab it over to the Crazy Horse Too after hearing that THIS was THE place to go. We roll up and instantly get static at the door. You can't come in without a date. Um, okay, well we are a bunch of girls with lots of money to spend? NO! But...? NO!\n\nSo we walk a few feet away and regroup while trying to keep the temper of one Drunky MaGoo down to a manageable level since the a-hole of a door guy was especially rude to this one girl in our group. I suggest grabbing a few guys and rollin in with them. I mean who cares, we can ditch them at the door but at least it gets us in. So we latch onto said guys and walk up.\n\nDoor guy says, NO!\n\nI say, \""""You said dates, these are our dates. We are in love, let us in.\"""" (Mind you I'm drunk and his anger is amusing me at this point)\n\nDoor guy says, \""""fine you can come in, but that one stays out!\"""" (pointing to my friend)\n\nI say, \""""Come on, don't be THAT guy, did mama raise you to be THAT guy? She just really wants to see some boobs, surely you can relate.\""""\n\nApparently he couldn't, but I also think he was suffering from mama abandonment issues and clearly wasn't loved enough as a child, but I digress...\n\nHe then decides that none of us should be allowed to come in. Fine, I'd rather not go if my friend is going to not be let in, so just give us our money back and we will go spend it elsewhere, right?\n\nApparently this is when the poor chap lost all sense of hearing as i became invisible and mute in his eyes.\n\n\""""Excuse me, I said we'll go. Can you please just give us our money back?\""""\n\n\""""Hello?\""""\n\n\""""Umm\""""\n\n\""""Yo!\""""\n\nRetard Roy then starts smirking and it is quite clear that the four of us who \""""got in\"""" will not be getting our money back, even though we technically never even entered the club. \n\nI then followed up with calls to the establishment the next day that were (to no surprise) never returned. Maybe they are in cahoots with Prime Time Shuttle as their customer service seems to be pretty dead on.\n\nSo if you are a girl don't go here. If you are a guy, have at it, but why waste your money on a place that won't let cute girls in who might actually go home with you for free. Just sayin." 0
+"Creepy.\n\nBarbie dolls servicing men of all shapes and sizes from drunk losers to drunk high rollers in an incredibly dark, smelly warehouse. I couldn't tell if these \""""girls\"""" were actually girls.\n\nAnd we almost got tangled in a hate crime. A drunk jerk of unlimited stupidity thought a couple of guys in our group were gay and wanted to bash their heads in. We all left immediately before he could call in his KKK/Nazis brothers to help.\n\nI hate strip clubs." 0
+"blah blah blah- Crazy Horse this- Crazy Horse that. \ni seriously think this place has gone completely downhill. \ni've been coming here since 2004- and every time i've been back.. the girls look worse and worse. it's turning into Cheetahs! ewwwww! \n\ni know most strip clubs have a certain \""""stench\"""" (yup, they do!)- \nbut this one really takes the cake. the smell of bleach, cologne and piss.. sexy! \n\nthe girls really know how to hustle- but it was getting a little desperate. we spent 40 mins in there and raced to the next strip joint." 0
+"I will not post my opinion, only facts, you make the call:\n\n1. 1 Hour check in line on Saturday (not Friday). Concierge response: \""""Thats how it always is, I suggest if you want your room, you stand in it.\""""\n\n2. $20 Resort Fee hidden upon booking and levied on Check-In. Resort fee includes free valet. (A feature offered by ALL hotels in Vegas.)\n\n3. Room reservation stated a view of the strip. Room had view of the parking lot. Stratosphere refused to correct the error.\n\n4. Room had no closet or room safe.\n\n5. 12 Seats in Race-Book. 9 Seats reserved for VIPs.\n\n6. $20 Minimum sports bet to recieve 1 free well drink.\n\n7. Cafe levied $1 surcharge per menu item ordered for take-out. TAKE-OUT, not delivery, TAKE-OUT.\n\n8. Timeshare salesmen swarm at all entrances/exits.\n\n9. Requested 2 pillows from room service. Informed that hotel has \""""...run out of pillows.\""""" 0
+Milissa you don't look to high roller yourself, why are you going to roadside motels. Anyway i have been to vegas 6 times and am going to be their this month. 2 trips ago i stayed at the statosphere and it was a nice stay. I won 2500$ on a elvis slot, the dealers were nice and had a good time here. The room was clean and the place was out of date but not dirty. What the fuck you want for 50 bucks a night. I stayed at the MGM and the pool was the thing i liked better, but i don;t come here to swim, its to party and gamble. Both start at the stratosphere, i would not hang out here after 10pm but will stay here any day. 1
+We stayed here since I booked everything through Travelocity. It was only $45 a night so I couldn't say no. If I was in Vegas for vacay I'd recommend staying at the Bellagio or Mandalay Bay but I was ust cruising through and only gambled until 5:30am. Ha. Stratosphere wasn't that bad it just had a cheesy Casino and I didn't feel lucky there so we went to gamble at the Mandalay. Still not very much luck but didn't really lose anything either. The front desk sai that depening on how busy the rest of the strip is the same hotel room can go from $40/night to $400/night. Glad it was a random Wednesday wit not much going on in town. \n\nOur room came with free ticket rides and a ride to the top of the tower but we didn't have the time to mess around. It was back on the road and another 9 hours to CA. \n\nOh one nice thing was that there is a parking lot across the street afiliated with the Stratosphere and there is always a security guard on the premises. Although I couldn't park my car in the parking garage since I had a baby Uhaul (5' by 8') attached to my hip I had to park at the other lot. Glad they had that option though, otherwise it would have been stuck in a bioch parking situation since they wouldn't let me valet. 0
+Wow.. I smell a bankruptcy happening here soon. This place is amazingly outdated. I mean REALLY old school. Dirty, dingy, and just plain silly. The attractions at the top are more for gimick sake, than any real excitement. \n\nI did enjoy the view from the observation deck though. I mean it was cool and you didn't have to splurge for a helicopter tour. Other than that, this place is easily skippable. 0
+The line was long to get in for a Friday (2/20). The employees openly talked about their frustrations to one another while checking us in. TACKY! Save it for the break room ladies. I don't need to hear about how your Manager made you come out and help.. ME! \n\nWhat can I say? It was a basic room. Queen bed my eye though. We were like sardines in there. But what do you expect in Vegas. The 2 rooms were about $320 for 2 nights. The bathrooms don't have fans. A bit odd. We had to open the doors while showering to let the steam out. The only cool thing was the iron and ironing board in the room. The were doing construction on the pool area when we went. Might want to check that out before booking your stay. And they are dead serious on cut off being 4 p.m. for the pool. You can't even get in there to see what it looks like cause they lock the doors. Oh, and it's $30 for late check-out. No courtesty hour here! 0
+I am rating the hotel. \n\nOh my gosh. What a piece of junk. The first time I arrived to Vegas was with two friends. We were pretty excited and we were told to stay at the Stratosphere because of the rides, entertainment, young people, and for the cheap rate. My expectations were not huge;however, they were not low either. When we received our hotel room key from the friendly receptionist, we went straight up to our room. The hotel room looked like a replica of a 1980s motel. The room smelled dingy and the bathroom was small. The bed spread was pretty bad in the sense that it looked old. The bed was not comfortable and I noticed that there was lack of security. The lighting in our room was pretty terrible as well. \n\nOur room was looking out away from the strip, towards the mountains. At 3 am, we noticed a drug transaction going on outside of our window. (We were not ground floor but we were on the 6th floor if I remember correctly). Believe it or not, we didn't stay out too long because behind the hotel, the area is pretty bad. \n\nOur stay at this hotel and casino was pretty miserable. Save your money and don't give it to this old dingy place. 0
+The Stratosphere seems to get more and more ghetto as the years go on. \nI'm guessing the reason it has trouble keeping up with the times is because it's surrounded by the grit and sleaze of the Naked City, and it's just so far away from everything. \nThe mall is laughable. There's a pretzel place in there which I grabbed a pretzel from in my Journey to Nowhere, and the pretzel kind of saved my life, but the whole Journey to Nowhere is a completely different story. The mall of the Stratosphere is a strange mashup of Beijing and Paris, it fails on both counts, and all of the stores sell overpriced, tourist trap junk. \nYou know what else is laughable? The showroom. If you walk past it when a show is going on, you can hear EVERYTHING. There's also a translucent window behind the the theater bar, so if you sit there and look closely, you can see whatever show is playing for free. Both of their shows (American Superstars and Bite) look like crap so it's probably better to try and see it for free anyway rather than waste your money. \n\nSuggestions: Close down the buffet since it seems to have lost all hope and buy up the surroundings so the neighborhood will be more aesthetically appealing. I'm shocked the Stratosphere hasn't been closed, the only thing it really has going for it are the rides, restaurant and observation deck on top of the tower. 0
+"When you replace the songs in your head from Katy Perry's \""""Waking Up in Vegas\"""" and you end up with many morbid Smith songs with lyrics like \""""I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour, but heaven knows I'm miserable now\"""", that's when you know you're at the Stratosphere.\n\nWhile my friends from LA stayed at higher end hotels on the more festive part of the strip, I went the cheap route with a $69 dollar rate at this hotel. Don't get me know I've had many adventures at other cheap Vegas hotels but this one takes the cake. \n\nThe best way to get by is to never turn on the lights, or be in your room in daylight. If you manage to see your room you'll be overwhelmed by the stark whiteness of it all, with no decor and a small window at the end with a window A/C unit. Basically, it looks like a room at the asylum. It also has an amazing funky smell. \n\nThe hotel is pretty far away from other attractions and the main part of the strip where all your smarter friends are. What you saved in your overnight stay you'll be making up for in taxi fees (It's about $12 one way from Treasure Island to the Stratosphere) and I wouldn't recommend walking there at night. \n\nHowever there are some pluses. First the hotel has several pools. It's one of the first few pools in Vegas that actually has clear water and look like you may not need a Hepatitis vaccine to enter. The first pool is a large pool meant for families. Basically it's like kids gone wild, and looks to be fun. There is a smaller pool that is 21+ with a bar and dj, on a high floor so it has a great view. It also has a topless option. Please keep in mind, those who exercise the topless option are not those who should. As a women based on what you'll witness, you'll be praying to the gods of gravity, breast feeding, and plastic surgery to treat you right. The lifeguards are friendly and keep supplying you with wet towels to cool off as well as place damp towels at your feet. \n\nOne star for the lifeguard." 0
+I stayed in this hotel a couple nights and while it wasn't terrible, it still left a lot to be desired. It is in a pretty good location, between Fremont and the activity at the south end of the strip, but you will still need to drive or take a taxi to those areas.\n\nThe room we got was mediocre and did not really have a view of anything other than a wall. There were some stains inside the drawers and the tissue box was never replenished. And on the last night, the shower/bathtub drain clogged!\n\nThere's a $7.50 per night resort fee in addition to the regular charge that is supposed to cover these amenities, but obviously it wasn't enough! This fee also gives you access to the top of the tower, which is listed as a $60 value. This doesn't include the rollercoaster and so all you can do is look around. That's cool and all, but why would it even cost $60 to ride up an elevator? And once was enough.\n\nThe casino part itself is pretty decent, and the buffet is an okay price for being on the strip.\n\nThis is not a bad establishment, but as far as staying over here, it could definitely use some improvements. 0
+I knew it wasn't going to be the Venetian, but I didn't know that black oil-like substance would spew from the tub mid-bubble bath...\nNo one knew what it was, and I really don't believe they ever even looked into it. I asked them to leave us a message letting us know what they found out, I was curious to know what it was that I was sitting in for a minute and I never heard about it again.\nOf course they offered to move us out of that room so they can fix it, but I actually had to ASK to be upgraded to a better suite. That should have been offered. No one at the front desk seemed apologetic, or even surprised, which was concerning. \nThey need to be a bit more thorough with their cleaning, there were body hairs in the bathroom when we were first checking into the new room.\nTwo stars for the upgraded suite with a big whirlpool tub that I definitely appreciated. 0
+I was in Vegas a couple weeks ago. I saw some shows, and went to a bunch of casinos. I heard Stratosphere was a bit run down but I was pleasantly surprised when I got there. They had a great Italian restaurant!! The casino was very clean and my buddies had a blast learning to play Craps... even though we didn't win. Lots of fun machines to play there too. Also, the show we saw at 1030 there was great. 1
+"So extremely disappointed. My mother booked two nights at the Stratosphere for a much needed couples week-end with my husband. She used Expedia. Cus we Expedia the Stratosphere kept telling us we booked with a third party and to work details out with them. Expedia said to call hotel and request room type and preferences. When I did I was told hotel did not have our reservation from Expedia yet and call back day before. When I called a day before I was told rudely we were in the \""""old un remodeled part of the tower in two queen bed and it was to late to make changes\"""". Once we got there we did get one queen bed but very far from the pool and with a horrible view of the rooftop of another building and depressing North Las Vegas. We ate diner at Mac gross -the most pathetic attempt at a steak house. Gross. The pool closes at 7. There is only ONE POOL and it's full of kids in clothes. Sunday we slept in. Skipped brunch an decided to have dinner in the tower at 11:00pm. Everything was closed (with exception of the diner) club 107 had only 4 appetizers available out of the entire menu. None appetizing. By the way... We had to pay $15 per person per day to. Use the facilities as a guest of the hotel! WTF?! That was $90 extra for a gross kid filled jacuzzi and a pool that closed at 7! A restaurant that closed too early to enjoy and a stinky old room with a debtor easing view. No wonder 7 people have committed suicide here! We should have stayed in Laughlin!" 0
+This place is horrible!! Sink backed up and black mold on the shower curtain! I called and they fixed the sink but left the mold so I could feel like home in the ghetto!\n\nBe warned... Stay at your own risk! 0
+"My wife and I had a stay scheduled at the Venetian and decided to come into town a night early and check out the Stratosphere as it was part of the Southwest Rapid Rewards program. Upon arriving in our room, we quickly noticed a strong odor of cigarette smoke in the room. We had specifically requested a non-smoking room when booking and confirmed this with the front desk while we were checking in. The bathroom also scored failing points as the toilet seat wouldn't stay up. This might sound like a minor thing, but it's not. As a man, I had to hold the seat up with one hand so it wouldn't fall down on me as I was going #1. Additionally, the walls of our room were paper thin, so we could hear our neighbor's conversation word for word (they also were disappointed with the room).\n\nShortly after checking in, we headed up to their Top of the World rotating restaurant where we had made reservations and were meeting another couple. From the moment we sat down, we felt that the server (Rebecca H. according to my receipt) was in a rush to get us out the door. We came for fine dining and I wasn't even asked if I wanted a drink before dinner. Truly astonishing! When it came time to receive the check, we asked Rebecca if she would split it by couple. She didn't even try to hide how frustrated this made her. She was able to split it, but not after making a production about how she had to go \""""look into whether or not this could be done.\"""" Give me a break. Our table had spent nearly $400 in total on this dinner. A real restaurant would have asked us if we wanted the check split before printing it out.\n\nAs for the food, my wife and I both ordered the filet. I thought it was average and she thought it was slightly below average. My advice: check out the observation deck (free for hotel guests) but skip dinner here. It's nothing special.\n\nAfter dinner, we headed over to the Bellagio to gamble and drink for the remainder of the evening and early morning. We returned to the Stratosphere at approximately 4am. From the front door, we had to walk the length of the casino to get to the north elevators. We had dressed up for the night. I was in a suit and my wife was wearing a classy, shorter cut dress. As we passed through the poker room, there was only one game going on which wasn't surprising given the hour. As we passed this table, I immediately began hearing heckling aimed at my wife coming from the approximately seven men playing at this table. The phrase that sticks out in mind is \""""she's gonna take it tonight.\"""" Of course, it's also hard to forget the sexual grunting and moaning sounds that we were also treated to. As I looked back at the table, they began to actually mock me with chants of \""""oh look, he's getting mad now!\"""" What upsets me more than these comments themselves was that neither the dealer or the poker floor manager who was standing nearby said a word to the players. I doubt that this heckling technically broke any hotel or casino rules, but they certainly broke the rules of common decency. I own a business and if I learned that two of my employees sat idly and let this go on without saying a word, I would have been furious and the employees would have been reprimanded and/or fired on the spot. It was so disrespectful to us as customers and to my wife as a woman that neither employee had the guts to say \""""calm down guys\"""" or \""""those type of comments aren't appreciated here\"""".\n\nWhen we got back to the room, I called the front desk and they transferred me over to the poker floor manager who we had previously walked by. After telling him what we had happened, he told me there were two poker games going on and that I would have to give him a description of the dealer so he could determine which was the problem table. This was an outright lie. There was only one game going on. I decided that was enough on the phone and walked down to the front desk. Here I was, a paying hotel guest who had also spent over $200 at dinner in the hotel earlier in the night, standing at the front desk at 4:30am. I spent about 20 minutes talking with the night manager who \""""would be just as upset\"""" if he was in my position but \""""men will be men especially in Vegas\"""". In the end, I wound up with free breakfast and a late checkout.\n\nFor what it's worth, the breakfast sucked. My stomach didn't feel right for the entire rest of our trip. The moral of the story: you get what you pay for! We'll never step foot in this place again." 0
+"This was my first time to Vegas and my first time at this hotel and it was a bad experience. This hotel is on the opposite side of \""""fun\"""", it's in the \""""ghetto\"""" area! Right when we walked into the hotel they try to get you to sign up for this 2.5 hour tour to take you and show you their other hotels that they just opened - which sure they offer you a free stay at any of their resorts for doing this tour but seriously who wants to be bribed right when they walk in? We did put our names down with a $20 refundable deposit just in case we did want to do this, but in the end we wanted a refund - which took them 30 minutes to even find our name on their list and we had to come back 2 hours later to get our $20 back and they STILL tried to sell us ANOTHER deal - VERY disorganized and annoying! We were able to check in 4 hours before our check in time, which was very nice and for a VERY reasonable price, but we had to ask the front desk ourselves - NO ONE told us we were able to do that, everyone acted like that wasn't even possible. The room was OK, I've gotten cheaper hotels that at least had a microwave and fridge in it. Unfortunately, within the first 30 minutes of settling into our room my fiance and I were trying to rest and a lady seriously knocked on our door TWICE and RIGHT AFTER she walked in!!! The pool was nice, but the Jacuzzi was dirty. I was not able to check out the rides- the lines for the ride were super long!If anything good came out of this experience it was the floor with the food and shopping area, it was pretty nice- the Mexican food place was on point; VERY fresh and yummy with a for sure reasonable price! I would NOT come back here again." 0
+Horrible staff!!!! Bartender constantly asking me if I'm playing (for comp drinks). my husband being accused of picking up someone else's money by the pitboss. Worst casino experience in Vegas!!!! 0
+Well let me tell you. We have stayed here twice before and had a very nice stay. This time was so different! We got here no problem with check in. Got a good deal for staying here before. Paid a low price for one night, second night free. When we got to our room...very nice until I smelled smoke. I called the front desk to complain that I specifically asked for a non smoking room and there was an obvious smoke odor. She told me no problem will send someone to spray room to purify smell. That took 1 1/2 hours for someone to do that who was spraying for 5 seconds then leaves. It did help but we could still smell faint odors of smoke. At this point I didn't want them to come back to use an air purifier if the sprays didn't help. Had a great evening with my husband eating out and having fun...here in town to celebrate our 22nd anniversary. Next morning, left the room at 10 am, went out for the day, come back @4pm so we could get some rest then get ready to go to the top of the world restaurant and celebrate our anniversary. We notice the need service sign we put on the door when we left was still there. We walk in and no one has come to clean our room! Very upset at this point. I call and complain again...seriously we were gone 6 hours and our room wasn't even cleaned? ???? I feel that is more than enough time for some one to clean up our room. I told them..forget it! Just bring me towels and toiletries...and someone actually came by in 10 minutes. What upsets me the most is that no one showed any care or concern. .they were just so matter of fact. No one said Sorry!!! I ended up canceling our reservation at the top of the world restaurant. I spoke with Will who was the only one who gave me his name without asking, offered to give me a later reservation and actually cared! I just said no thanks just need to cancel. I have been to the top of the world restaurant twice before and the staff and food were fabulous! After all is said and done. ...what matters most is that I'm here in Las Vegas with my best friend and hubby of 22 years....just have to make the best of it. One thing for sure, will never stay at the Stratosphere again! 0
+Disappointed, I was there 3 days/2 nights, I was never able to use the WiFi...same problem 5 years ago... Good accommodation for $40, the tower is the top..the gym, no comment! 0
+I had such an enjoyable time here that it earned them an extra star. Okay, so it's located at the end of the strip and the surroundings take a decided turn for the worse about one intersection away. I expected this so it wasn't a big deal, but I was worried about my gf's impression as this was her first Vegas trip. \n\nWe arrived about 10:30 pm. The self-service lot is a lot less sketchy than some of the others we ended up using; I had no concerns parking. Check in was painfully slow, and we were plagued by foreign tourists that had very different attitudes re: private space. I was feeling pretty violated by the time another employee arrived. They did not have the room I'd reserved (and prepaid for), so we were given the only other alternative, which was two queen beds and a beautiful view of the tower (and casino roof). The room was otherwise nice enough, except that the curtains were broken and we were only able to draw the blackout curtain halfway. \n\nI was very impressed with the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff. However, if you're a couple and someone from the staff approaches you and asks if you're married, be prepared for a sales pitch. This happened a few times by the escalators/Starbucks area. Annoying. \n\nIt takes a long, long time to collect jackpots at the slots, and the entire time you're left sitting at the machine with little explanation...you can't even use the machine until it's reset. But I'm not complaining too much...I was very happy that I managed to win that much. \n\nWe ended up giving a lot of that money back, but we had a very, very good time. And we'll definitely be taking them up on those free nights.... 1
+"If you like staying at the slums and love horrible customer service, I would recommend this place. Talk about a waste of money. \n\nFrom the time that you call and reserve your hotel, the phone CSRs sound like they don't want to be at their job......Seriously. They sound unmotivated. Their attitude is \""""\""""next..\""""" 0
+"Stayed for 4 nights in a Select guest room. Room was clean, large and updated. Did not try the main restaurants (a steakhouse, Italian restaurant and a 50's style diner) or the pool. I did try the buffet which was perfectly fine and very reasonable ($21 for dinner and $18 for breakfast). Food court was OK but could have had more options. The mall/shops are forgettable--skip those. Was super disappointed in the \""""free\"""" Wi-Fi though. You get 1mb free, after that you have to pay $10 (per day I think). Does anyone just use 1mb? I'm not saying people should download movies or anything, but I probably use more than 1mb just checking my email! I mean, come on now. \n\nStill, I think overall Stratosphere provides a pretty good bang for your buck. Reasonable price and service, free parking is super easy....I'd recommend it." 1
+Yuk! Yuk! Yuk!--First room had bugs, ring around the toilet, rust and a cracked tub. Second room was an upgrade but it was very dusty and there were blood stains around the jacuzzi. Couldn't run the jacuzzi because of a default that automatically turn the shower on. Oh, did I mention the hair and stains on the washcloths? Uber nasty!! \n\nThere's a huge language barrier with housekeeping and it's clear they only spot clean the rooms. Management doesn't care. You can really tell that the staff is there to get a paycheck and they don't care about making your experience a great one. The restaurants and nightlife are the only thing that's happening for the Stratosphere. With so many bad reviews for this and other hotels in Las Vegas, it's becoming clear that Vegas is going downhill. It definitely isn't the same from 4 years ago and beyond. I hardly saw people gambling at this hotel. Really? I think it's time for other cities like Atlanta to create a little Las Vegas. You'll get much better service, better recourse for problems that you may incur and an overall better experience!! 0
+We went for the first time to try the infamous lunch buffet. The buffet was small, but everything on it tasted homemade and delicious. We eat at a lot of buffets, and normally the small ones end up being a waste. This was not! The service was a little slow, and it wasn't very crowded, so both of those things surprised us. The curry chicken they had on the buffet made up for most of it, and the most interesting and unique tasting hot and sour soup we have ever had. Each spoonful had a different and complex flavor. We tried to figure out what all was in it that wasn't obvious, but couldn't. We would like to come back and try ordering off the menu for dinner. 1
+Considering that Gourmet magazine said it was the best Thai restaurant in North America, AND that Frommers highly recommended it, I expected a lot more. My boyfriend and I both had the wonton soup (excellent) and the chicken with cashew nuts. Personally, I've had much better at other Thai restaurants. \n\nIt's a run-down little place, but obviously plenty of people know about it. Autographed pictures with celebrities adorn the walls. Service is okay, but nothing exceptional. It was often hard to track down our server. 0
+10 bucks for a horrible buffet in a grimy strip mall. The irony is that the owner (according to articles on the wall) is responsible for Renu Korn in Norwalk, Ca, the best Thai place I've ever been to... 0
+The service is ok, but the food was worth it. I like the fact that the food is not over priced like in most Vegas eateries. The wine list is absolutely one of a kind, especially if you like German Reislings!\n\nI would come back, our food was excellent, looking forward to the next trip! 1
+Wonderful flavors, great great Thai food!\nI also like to come here for the buffet lunch with a friend. It's only ten bucks you can't beat it!\nTake your pick you can't go wrong unless you're like Ben Stiller in Along Came Polly. 1
+pretty darn good.\n\nthe papaya salad, medium, was pretty good. my coworkers thought it was too spicy but i liked it.\n\nthe green curry was good. creamy.\nthe tom yum was really good too. \n\nexpect spicy if you order medium. or maybe it was just that day.\nwilll go back. 1
+You really get your money's worth here. Great place to visit when you're broke from frequenting the $50 buffets on the strip.\n\nTheir pad thai is one of the best I've tasted. Our serve told us that they use peanut oil and we've had issues with Asian restaurants that mix their seafood and non-seafood pots and pans. My parents explained all my little brother's food allergies and the guy was really understanding and accommodating. He made sure that the dish we ordered for my brother wasn't deadly :] 1
+Tired of overpriced hotel foods, long buffet lines, hassle of finding great places to eat...well look no further. The best Thai restaurant in Las Vegas is at Lotus of Siam and it's only a 7 min drive from the strip off Sahara. Best make reservations if you have parties of 4 or more since this place always has a wait.\n\nHere are a few musts from the menu:\n\n1) Thai iced tea\n2) Garlic Prawns (they fry them season them and still keep the skin on...must have)\n3) Duck curry (spicy levels from 1-10, we had the 8 and it was pretty spicy...so stick with 5-6 for those who just want a medium kick)\n\nStaff's very attentive and supposedly they have a great wine selection, but I have yet to try anything. I always make a pit stop anytime I come back to Las Vegas...I found a gold mine. 1
+Food is good (not amazing or anything) but just like any other hole in the wall Thai place. This place became trendy and it totally worth going but you will leave thinking that was good but nothing special, then you may be robbed and possibly raped do to the neighborhood this place is in. The service is super slow, they seat way more tables then they can handle per server. 0
+"We had to talk our way in at closing time, and we're glad we did. As a large group eating family style, we had the chance to try a solid cross section of the menu. All dishes were excellent, especially the panang curry. The extensive wine list is a bonus, and the server's recommendation of German riesling was spot-on. Be a bit careful with the spices - their \""""medium\"""" is anyone else's \""""ultra-hot\"""". So nice to find a hyped restaurant that lives up to the hype." 1
+Consistently praised by food critics and locals, Lotus of Siam is a place that has become a destination restaurant for foodies throughout the world....Congrats Chef Khun Saipin Chutima on winning the James Beard Award for best chef Southwest 2011. A mom and pop restaurant indeed, not!!! 1
+"My sister and I wanted to try this restaurant because we saw it at an episode of the \""""best thing I ever ate\"""" at the Food Network channel. There was a wait with people lining up. In about 20 minutes we were seated. I don't understand--What is all the hype about this restaurant? The food is nothing to rave about! The bbq chicken- ok- Ive had better ones! ; chow mein -alright; pork larb- disgusting! The only salvation was the Nam Prik Ong which is really delicious. The servings are not very generous. The prices appear cheap but don't be fooled for you get very little for what you pay. The staff are very nice and friendly, which is about the best I can say about this restaurant. All the following on this Thai restaurant situated off the Strip did not live up to my expectations! Sorry." 0
+"This is the most authentic Thai restaurant in the US outside east Asia! We started with beef satay and as the peanut sauce and beef hit my taste buds it took me right back to Bangkok. Followed up with some fried tofu with an outstanding sweet chilli sauce. The crispy duck in Penang sauce was unbelievable... the truly crunchy outside and soft meat was unexpected. The chilli rating from 1 to 10 was an added plus. I like slightly hot -spicy and a chilli rating of 6 for the Panang chicken was just enough to make it uncomfortably good! Lastly, the mango and sticky rice was perfectly done, ripe mango with warm pudding like, slightly coconut flavored sticky rice. The beauty of Lotus is the subtle seasoning that differentiates the ordinary form the extraordinary. Portions were generous and service was very good. Don't be put off by the strip mall entrance... or the price ($70 with tip for two) as it is really \""""Thai\"""" food." 1
+Went for dinner, make reservations! We shared the popular crispy rice appetizer. So many flavors, mint, ginger, garlic, spices, peanuts, I'm sure I'm missing some. Be sure to order one. \nI got the cod, I believe it was black cod, steamed on top of steamed cabbage with a spicy pepper sauce on the side. This was a pretty healthy dish, fish on cabbage I skipped the rice. He got the duck in a panang curry. These were huge pieces of duck, easily split this entree. The duck was seasoned well and crispy from pan frying. The curry was very good, and medium was a good level of pepper. They were out of the mango with sticky rice, so we split the coconut ice cream. The ice cream tasted homemade, chunks of coconut in it.\nAn awesome restaurant! 1
+Best Thai Food in Las Vegas by far. Be prepared to wait because this place does get busy. It's for alot of locals but if you know places to go in Vegas it's a must stop. If you order the papaya salad make sure to scale how spicy you want it made because it can't get off the charts. Order the garlic prawn, its semi deshelled but the shell is fried crispy enough to eat. It's my favorite dish and so far the best shrimp I have ever had. I been trying to find places in Houston that carries this but so far haven't found on yet. I'm definetly a fan for life. Must try this place if visit Vegas. 1
+The best Thai food I had in long time. I started with Sa-Tay of chicken. Very good pickle vegetables and a delicious peanut sauce. I enjoy it immensely. My girlfriend had the Tom Yum Kai. She really enjoyed the soup. I was lucky and got to try it before she ate it up. I agree, the soup was great.\nI had the drunken seafood noodles with spice level of 7. It was spicy but satisfying. The food was delicious and the spicy sauce was incredible. We came pretty late but service was still very good. Definitely, will be back again. 1
+In great anticipation, we made our way from our hotel to the restaurant. We were there at 5:45 and had no problems being seated right away. \n\nWe had the #14 nam kao tod meat salad, garlic prawns, tom kha gai soup and crispy duck on drunken noodles. It was a lot of food, enough for a doggie bag for later too. \nTo drink, Thai ice tea (creamy almost like an iced coffee) and a Thai Lime drink (refreshing but too sweet, ask for less sugar). \n\nTotal came to around $75.00 for the two of us. \n\nNow, I may be crucified for this but, it wasn't knock my socks off amazing. It was delicious, but I've been spoiled with Thai food here in Toronto. We go to Express Thai on Dufferin which is owned and operated by a Thai family, and I feel the flavours there are just as fresh and authentic as Lotus of Siam. We ordered all the things that were rec'd to us, but next time I'll have to be a bit more adventurous with our choices to really experience the magic of this place. 1
+Amazing place. My soup, beef satay and chicken pad tai were outstanding. Do whatever it takes to eat here the next time you're here in Vegas. 1
+Health department just issued 40 demerits during a routine inspection. 0
+This place is surprising. It's in a crappy looking run down shopping center and as you enter, it's a very narrow entryway. When you get inside though, they have a big wine cellar (they have pages and pages of wines) and pictures of celeberties on the wall. The food is absolutely great and reasonably priced. It was packed in there within 15 minutes of opening for dinner. The Rad Nah and the Tom Ka Gai soup were some of the best I've had. I recommend this place, for sure! 1
+"I must be fair - I only tried the lunch buffet for $10.99. The menu fare may be OK. However the buffet was reminiscent of a train station in Bangladesh. Probably the worst buffet I've ever been to in my life! The $10.99 price actually means it was indisputably the worst. There was exactly one Thai item - a yellow curry chicken sauce. Otherwise it was a very cheap Chinese buffet in disguise. The yellow curry was even \""""today's special!\"""" I guess normally they don't even have that. The \""""buffet\"""" covered about 10 sq ft - postage stamp size. I'm not kidding folks, this was incredibly bad. Only go there if you're in front of the restaurant, starving, barefoot, the outside temp is 105, and you're a multi-millionaire." 0
+Best Thai place on this side of the country. I've been going to Lotus for over 5 years now and every time I swear it gets better. From the friendly staff to the amazing food, you cant go wrong here. 1
+After eating here the first time in Oct, I was really looking forward to the meal. \n\nI came for lunch and the waiter talked me into trying their buffet lunch. It had salad, Tom Yum Cabbage Soup, egg soup, egg rolls, tofu and veg, green curry chicken, white and fried rice, tempura veg, pad thai, pad see ew, fried banana, and fruit. All the delicious thai flavors were dumbed down and muted. \n\n2nd chance. Failed! Went back for dinner to have the Garlic Shrimp that blew my mind last time. The first time shells were crunchy like shrimp chips, meat was lightly fried, moist, and delicious. This time dried out and tough, it was so bad I sent it back. The waiter brought it back out and said it was supposed to be that way. (Gross!). On a good note the steak tartare was very tasty and delicious! 0
+OMG Good is what I need to say about their food. I still think this place is the best Thai restaurant in Las Vegas. Crispy Duck with Panang Sauce is Da Bomb! 1
+"Turns out that \""""spicy\"""" is a relative term. Be careful when ordering...\n\nGreat otherwise." 1
+Lunch on the way to the airport. An excellent way to end our inaugural Vegas trip.\n\nEverything was what I read about and expected. The dingy, sketchy, vacant strip mall. The low key restaurant facade and interior. The extensive menu and wine list. And then there was the food. I have been eating Thai food for years, with lots of authentic, top notch Thai restaurants in my neighborhood. Lotus blew them away.\n\nThe tod mun plar (deep fried fish cake) was cooked perfectly and was a great way to start our meal. I then had the kang renu nakorn with chicken, which is a red curry but without coconut milk and lots of vegetables. Spicy and tons of flavor, I think the best part was how it completely cured my hangover. My husband had the drunken noodles with soft shell crab, which was a phenomenal dish. \n\nI liked that this place was mostly locals; while were there it was mostly hospital and office workers on their lunch break.\n\nThe lunch buffet looked excellent and is probably worth trying as well.\n\nI am glad we were able to get here and I hope we return one day. 1
+Giving one star because no curry entree found on the lunch buffet. I inquired and was told curry dish is available only on certain day. How could a Thai buffet without curry chicken or curry beef. 0
+Hands down the best Thai Restaurant I've been to. 1
+The Khoa soi braised short rib was awesome!!! Get there at 515p or make reservations early! 1
+"So I was in vegas for four days for a work conference. In the spirit of team building about ten of us decided to go to this restaurant. It was recommended by a friend of a friend's cousin...so we were a little skeptical. This place is in a shopping center away from a main road faced opposite from the road, so we were again a little sketched. As you walk in it looks like a normal restaurant, except I noticed a bunch of James Beard Awards on the wall...okay getting better. The menu was extensive. They had every thai food you could think of and then some more. Well instead of us searching, contemplating, arguing and then making up about the menu, we asked our server (that was the advice people kept givving us). \n\nSure enough, the server recommended item after item, and instead of getting just one thing per person we went family style and shared everything. It was a celebration of Thai food. The curried lamb and chicken were amazing. The noodles and tofu were just right. Everything was spot on and on point. I now see why they received all of those James Beard Awards. We also imbibed on some Thai Beer \""""Singha\"""", they have a large or a small...i would go for the large. They are good. \n\nNext time I am in Vegas I am definitly going here. The atmosphere is great, the servers are very helpful and they know the menu inside and out. Just make sure you make a reservation ahead of time...that place can fill up in a minute." 1
+Review of Buffet:\n\nUGH! It was very very underwhelming. \n\nMaybe regular menu is great, but do not get the buffet IMHO. About half the restaurant was eating the buffet... unfortunately I was in the idiot half of the crowd. 0
+Great food, very authentic.\n\nIf you are from out of town, you need to make a reservation at least a week in advance.\n\nNoodle with soft-shell crab is our favorite, everything else was delicious also.\nThe sauce, the flavor .... was incredible. Portion is a bit small which is fine, this way we have room to try other dishes.\n\nI would give it a 5-Star if rating the food alone.\nI gave it a 4-Star because the restaurant decor, the ambiance, and the entrance are a bit out-dated and stuffy. 1
+My family and I decided to give this place a try, especially seeing what great reviews were said on yelp. We got there during the lunch hour, for a table of 8 we had to wait 45 minutes which was understandable. When we were waiting inside, we noticed the buffet option but opted to order from the menu since the lunch buffet looked basic. When the food arrived, we all agreed that the food was delicious but many other Thai restaurants down the street offer the same great taste for half the price and double the size. Food may be great but their service was horrendous. For a restaurant with such great reviews, I was surprised we had to wait 30 mins for water and made many, many attempts to gather a waiter's attention for our check. Our party left unsatisfied and made a quick stop at Mcdonalds because we were still hungry. Based on price, portion, and service...I wouldn't return or recommend this place which is why I give two stars. 0
+I was so excited for this authentic Thai restaurant and was sorely disappointed. The only good thing we had was the Thai beef jerky. Everything else was unmemorable as I literally can't remember what else we ordered. Very greatly disappointed =( 0
+"So I decided to brave Lotus of Siam again, and admit that it's winning me over.\n\nThe crispy garlic prawns were a step down though; not very garlicky at all and I think the batter wasn't fully cooked.\n\nYou can totally eat the shells, but I'd still stay away from the tails, which have a tendency to poke you in your mouth. Ouch!\n\nThe nam prik ong was pretty fucking awesome. No wonder why it was featured on \""""The Best Thing I Ever Ate.\"""" The cool veggies (carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, string beans) offset the heat of in the spicy pork dip (my medium was plenty spicy).\n\nBut nothing is better than dipping pork rinds in pork. I mean, it's all the same animal, so it's meant to be.\n\nMy Thai friend Amy ordered an incredible crispy duck dish during our previous visit, and I was trying my damndest to remember the name. Oh well, next time.\n\nThe parking lot still sketches me out though. There were a few ambulances there when I went ... God knows what ... or who ... went down at the neighboring brothel and bathhouse." 1
+Absolutely delicious from start to end. Drunken noodles are the bomb. Garlic noodles too. In fact, everything was terrific. The fried banana and coconut ice cream were the perfect end to a great meal. 1
+After reading plenty of good reviews, I ignored my instincts and took the wife to lunch here. Full disclaimer - I'm not a huge fan of thai food since I don't like coconut. We looked over the giant menu, but settled on the lunch buffet since that's what the majority of people were eating (there were at least 10 people at the buffet the entire time we were there.) It was cheap, both in terms of price and quality. Nothing really stood out to me - I'm having a hard time remembering what I even found edible. I wanted to like this place, but everything was pretty mediocre and forgettable. Maybe if we'd ordered off the menu, my review would be different. But I doubt I'll get the chance to try that - too many good restaurants in Vegas to return to one that left me this underwhelmed. 0
+This was my third visit here (first was tourist then second and thrid as a local) and I was not impressed with the food at all. This place is overrated! It is understandable for tourists whom donot know any better and always wanted to try places with longer line or impossible to get reservation. But for local folks, there are better Thai food in Vegas. My YUM WOON SEN SEAFOOD salad was salty and sour. The same salty and sour taste was presented in PLAR DOOK O-CHA (Whole Fried Catfish). The golden fried tofu was soggy, cold, and over price ($7.95). My friend ordered the Tom Yum Kai soup and he said it tasted nothing but spicy hot. My other friend got the Pad Se-ew and she was disappointed. She is a local and said it tasted better several years ago. She told us to try different places next time we come to Vegas and don't come back again. My friends got wine and they said it was OK. We skipped desert (fried banana) because there was no point after the soggy fried tofu. 0
+I don't normally enjoy eating Thai food, but this place was pretty good! \nI really enjoyed their pad tai (don't know how to spell any Thai food), and other dishes.. some fried rice, stuffed chicken, two kinds of soup (same soup but different main ingredients- one had chicken and the other one had shrimp), another type of noodles, and some other stuff. Since I made a reservation the day before we didn't have to wait and were seated immediately. The area was pretty ghetto. We weren't sure if we were at the right place at first...but yup! It was the right place! Willl I come back here again? I will if I'm ridiculously craving Thai food. 1
+The food and service was excellent! The waitor recommended the crispy duck in pagnang curry and the seabass and drunken noodle and both were excellent. The restaurant is in a small strip mall that's a bit shady. And, we waited about 10 minutes to be able to hail a cab back to the strip. I'd go back again for the food when in Vegas. 1
+The food here is great, but hype doesn't mean you can slack on service. We went for lunch for the first time and arrived at 1:20. They sold us on a buffet they closed 20 minutes prior but did not mention it. We paid for a half full buffet they had no intention of re-stocking and didn't care when we asked about why they didn't tell us. \n\nWe paid $30.00 to not eat here.\n\nSo disappointing! 0
+Ok, if you're vegetarian, and like Asian food, just go here! Don't think twice, just go here!\n\nClean tasting Thai food, without the fishy or oily flavor/taste.\n\nWe really enjoyed ourselves here.\n\nThey can make food super spicy, so beware when you ask them to make it spicy.\n\nFood was on point. We ordered a lot of veggie dishes.\n\n- fried tofu\n- Thai fried rice\n- pad see ew\n- cashew tofu\n- basil tofu\n- yellow curry\n\nNot one bad dish to report.\n\nOh, one thing though, they do add on 18% gratuity for big parties. So be prepared to fork over a large tip. Lol. 1
+The sushi was ok, but the fried (garlic butter) rice is great!\n\nThe drinks here weren't that great, we ordered 3 different specialty cocktail drinks and all of them had a very very strong cheap vodka taste, I'm not usually picky with my vodka, but do not order the house vodka here! order top shelf!\n\nAlso, when we advised the owner of our disappointment with the drinks (which we only sipped once) at the end of our meal, she insisted we get another drink, so she replaced our 3 drinks w/ ONE drink and charged us for the 3 we didn't drink. Which i didn't complain about as I order the 3 drinks, i would've thought, as the owner, she would've comp'd our drinks that we didn't like.... i thought wrong. 0
+"TOTAL FAIL! Reservation made weeks in advance-14 people for the Hibachi table and 45 minutes later the manager Joy (I think her name is) encouraged us to move on to another restaurant. WOW really? Who does that? \n\nWe had reservations for a birthday party and what a clustermess! The whole time we were waiting Joy thought we were another party. She didnt even have the reservations right. She was telling my guests that I didnt make the reservation till that day-not true! There was a huge party/work presentation (scheduled for 6pm) going on in their room-scheduled for an hour when some of those guests were approaching the manager to \""""just feed them\""""-at this time it was 8:45pm. Yes. It sounds like a made up story but for sure its real.\n\nTo make a long story short we did end up getting reservations with the GEISHA HOUSE ON N. DECATUR and I must say the place was packed and they fit us right in. Knowing what we had been through, they went over and beyond to make a bad situation right. Top Class! At the end of the night (which ended up being late due to starting late-the whole staff came out and gave the birhtday girl a birthday song to remember. The chef and waitresses wer tipped well as our bill was well over $1500.\n\nI've been a long time customer of Osaka and I think I am finally done going there. It used to be the happenin place and it just has fizzled out. I dont say often that I wont be back, but being what an embarassing and disappointing experience I can finally say that they will not get our business again. BTW there wasnt even any heartfelt apologies. So I apologize to you Joy for your unwillingness to make things right and yet one more bad review for you. You had alot of first timers that definitely wont be back either. Just looking at the other review I dont see how this place can recover and be what they were years ago." 0
+I love their osaka ribs!\nTheir other food is pretty good too.\nThey have teppanyaki tables.\nService is good.\nThey cover their tables with a tablecloth & butcher paper over the tablecloth. (I think it's a waste of paper. I wish they wouldn't do that).\nThe lighting is a little too dim for my taste. I know some people think it's romantic or whatever, but I personally like to be able to read my menu.\nThe fresh flowers on the tables are a nice touch.\nI like their trendy decor. 1
+Where do I start....\nWe went there on a Monday night when they are offering all day happy hour meals at a discounted price. You would think with the added crowd they would have more chefs for the Hibachi table. NO! they only had one guy cooking for all the tables. We had to wait for almost an hour (almost walked out the door) until he finished the other tables and came to us (poor guy had to cook two tables at one time!). I guess for a restaurant that couldn't even invest in printing some decent menu it's too much to ask for them to invest in taking care of their customers. 0
+Very nice club. I had a friend who worked here so he got us in for free. Good people, good air ventilation and fun music. The crowd is more decent than most clubs which MIGHT translate until the people not being as slutty. If you love random-people-dancing, this place is slightly harder. Still a cool club regardless. 1
+Pretty overrated overall. Don't bother waiting in line unless you're getting a table or are a really hot girl. Standard 3 hot girls for 1 guy will probably get you in without waiting in line. The club is quite smallish...the hostesses at the VIP tables were quite good though, very professional but the DJs have been very weak whenever I go here. Layout is nice inside with a cool vibe but the layout of the club itself is a bit odd....maybe in some flyover state this would be a hot spot...but in Vegas, there is a lot better you can do....its a shame because the HRH is my favorite hotel to stay at and I usually go elsewhere for nightlife. Body English doesn't do it for me, bad crowd, weird vibe, and crappy music.\n\nCrowd is very Inland Empire. 0
+I actually really liked this club. I came here with a group of friends after a promotor lured us in. Girls got free drink until 1am and were free of charge which was great. The dj played a wide range of music which kept us dancing the whole night. Although all this was great, the reason why I really liked it was because everyone who worked there was realllyyy nice, which is surprising for Vegas. The female bartender was really nice, the security guards were polite and at one point the dancer handed me a napkin when he saw a drink was spilled on me! If there's one thing I love, it's great customer service. This place definitely provided that. 1
+Despite being a local, I've been here several times. I really really enjoy the drinks, and if you go with a group of 4-6 buy a bottle and enjoy it in the butt-ass-cold vodka room. Awesome.\n\nThe only problem here--if you can call it that--is the bar area gets very crowded. The ice bar is awesome too, but I've had some challenges getting up to it and ordering my drinks.\n\nThe late-night food is great and not too expensive considering the locale. 1
+More places should have an Ice covered bar top! I love this place and I am getting a little old for Rum Jungle.\n\nI am starting to look like that statue as well. 1
+I love Red Square and go there every time I go to Vegas. The attention to detail that went into designing this place is quite impressive. The decor is fashioned after and inspired by communist-era Russia and the bar is made out of dry ice. I have only consumed various vodka drinks here so cannot attest to the food, but they have an extensive caviar selection to pair with their vodka selection, which is vast. I usually get a straight, dry martini with some kind of high end russian vodka. This comes ice cold with a blue cheese stuffed olive at the bottom, soaking up all the booze. I have yet to do the vodka flight inside the subzero vodka freezer but that will be next on the agenda. 1
+Russian food. Who knew? There should be more Russian cuisine out there! It is such comfort food, you'd think there would be a go to place in places that get cold and have the clientelle for unique food, like San Francisco or New York. \n\nThe 4 stars are for the bar & food, not the shitty service later.\n\nBar: It was fun! The bartender took a liking to us...well, mostly my friend, but he made us shots for my birthday and the strongest martini I've ever had! All were delicious along with him being easy on the eyes.\n\nFood: The food was delicious! I had the Butterfish with Beet Beurre and all my friends had the Salmon...and we all were Mmmming and Oh-my-goshing during the entire meal. The pretzel bread...really? So good! So brilliant! The Wild Mushroom Risotto was outstanding! The Czar Salad - big, delicious and not at all what I was expecting.\n\nShitty Service: I will say though that my friends had the Lobster Bisque and they both got sick after. Was it the richness? Was it bad shellfish? I don't know, but when I notified the front desk upon check out (they didn't get sick until long after we'd left dinner and the restaurant had closed) the hotel clerk said I needed to fill out a security report. \n\nThat seems wrong. \n\nAnd when I said, we're not filing a complaint we just don't want other people to get sick and could they please tell the restaurant staff, she said no and it wouldn't really help if I called them directly. \n\nThat also seems wrong. I'll be calling the restaurant today now that I'm back home.\n\nOverall thought a plesant experience. I might go for their bar food instead next time, but I'm pretty sure there will be a next time. 1
+The bar is awesome. All ice with bottles of Vodka frozen to the bar top. Strong drinks at vegas prices, and by that I mean new Vegas not old vegas. Huge selection for you vodka snobs. 1
+"It took me several trips to Sin City to make it to the Red Square - it had been on \""""the list\"""" but never quite made it to top... \n\nWhat a mistake I made in overlooking this place! It's really a great restaurant! \n\nYou can see the posted pics - the interior is quite nice. Interesting decor, the Russian theme is certainly present - but not to the point of being tacky. Like I said, really a nice place! \n\nBut on to the food...the steak tartare was excellent. Some of the best that I have had - really. Served with toast points and the traditional accompaniments (chopped egg white, capers, anchovies, top with a raw egg yoke). Simple - yes. But so damn good.... The salmon dish (I'm not going to try to spell the actual menu name of the dish) was excellent as well. A perfectly cooked piece of fresh salmon, on top of a mushroom and potato mixture, and topped with a piece of buttery puff pastry and an excellent cream sauce. Oh yes! \n\nThe wine list was a little weak (the Vodka list isn't!) but I did get a very good glass of Cab. \n\nThe service was a little slow to start and perhaps a bit rushed at the end of the meal, but that's really pretty minor in the scheme of things. Yes, the prices are a bit steep but this is the Strip... \n\nAll in all, an excellent meal! I will probably be back!" 1
+This place is dark. Loud music, loud obnoxious people comes here....food was terrible. We got the calamari and it was made not like the usual crispy nice dip...it was soggy and spicy. The two steak was order was ok...the more you took a bite of it...the more you didn't want to eat it. My boyfriend and I didn't even eat a 1/3 of the steak and was done with it. It was really salty. All of their special sauce was very plain and weird. Our bill was over $100 and it was terrible. Never come here to eat. I heard vodka cocktails are good here...I'm allergic to vodka...so doesn't benefit me here. \n\nNever coming back....waste of time and money. 0
+We had a little bit a problem at the beginning of the game....go figure a power outage! All we could think of was not today!! Fortunately, they managed to get technicians there in a reasonable amount of time and resolve the issue.\nDuring this delay, Louis Aceves (General Manager) and Ericka (Waitress) made sure our party of 15 were very well taken care of making sure we didn't skip a beat. Have to say, they handled everything very well.\n\nYou guys are amazing and we'll definitely go back. 1
+A delectable 5 course meal, elegant decor, wonderfully pleasant and attentive staff, and a front row view of the Bellagio Fountains- this is the life... \n\nI dined that this restaurant for a romantic evening during my birthday trip to Vegas with my boyfriend.This restaurant is spacious and takes full advantage of their location with large open windows and beautiful floral drapes.\n\nThe menu contains Cantonese/Hunan cuisine. My boyfriend and I noticed how meticulous their staff was- they were ery well organized and paid close attention to detail. The highlight of our meal was eating their fried rice and miso seabass. No words could possibly describe how savory it was! Both were carefully prepared and lightly seasoned to perfection. We ended our night with some sweet dessert Riesling and split a delicious (but small) chocolate temptation right before our show at The Mirage.\n\nDining here was one of my favorite Vegas experiences. The ambiance is beautiful and their dinner menu(s) are enough to get any foodie excited. Be prepared to spend a good amount of money here (this is Vegas, after all).\n\nIf you're in town and want to treat someone special to a wonderful dinner, or if you just to bask in luxury at this fine upscale restaurant, then check it out. You won't be disappointed. 1
+Food is good but the portions are small for what you are paying. The only thing you are truly going to be fully satisfied with this place is the service and the ambience. If you are expecting to get hungry after you eat here, think again. You're probably gonna end up spending a fortune over here - just make sure you have at least $5 to head over to Planet Hollywood afterwards so you can get yourself something really filling - Earl of Sandwiches! 0
+I enjoyed The Sunday Brunch. The Lobster eggs Benedict, green New Zealand Clams, juicy duck meat, and white chocolate marshmallows. All are wonderful tasty treats.\nOverlooking the water fountains and exceptional personal service; hats off to Chef Hiew:) 1
+The Sunday brunch at Jasmine is a must! Everything gourmet all you can eat, included, truffle tuna tartar in a spinach cone, lobster eggs benedict, caviar topped mini waffles! Also a separate dessert room, creme brulee, chocolate covered strawberries! The price per person is $58 isn't bad at all for the quality food you are getting, can't wait to go back. 1
+so many freaking 5 star reviews. Something is incredibly fishy. And it stinks - I know this because I just ate there yesterday and it was NOT NOT NOT that good.\n\nI repeat it was NOT that good..\n\nAnd I'm Asian...I know Asian food and this was GROSSLY overpriced for an allegedly high end Chinese Restaruant. \n\nI thought Blossom was 6 on a 1 to 10 scale. On that same scale after eating at Jasmine, I would rate Blossom at a 9 and Jasmine at a 2 or 2.5 - no higher and 5 stars? WTF are you guys smoking? Seriously. \n\n1. Trio of dumplings - BLEH. Really $18? Small and tasteless\n2. Corn chowder soup - no real flavor at all. $18? Yikes\n3. Salt and Pepper Lobster - this had to be one of the most disappointing dishes of all. and for $68 bucks it stunk. I rate it a 1. The waitress highly recommended noodles in place of rice - how can you screw that up? Oh man you did - bland and (wait for it) terribly over cooked - there's an apparent theme going on here. \n\nEven their specialty drinks were small in size and watered down. \n\nSad.\n\nVery Very Sad and DISAPPOINTING.\n\nOnce again - beware of all these 5 star reviews. After having eaten there I think either these people have been eating dirt for the last few years or they are fake fake fake. 0
+Very nice environment, with good view to the music fountain. The service was nice too, the a little bit pricy. 1
+"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I've enjoyed other Emeril establishments. I like his show. I love seafood. I HATE this place. My guess is that people who aren't from areas boasting fresh, abundant seafood might believe the fish they serve here to be \""""delicious.\"""" The atmosphere tried wayyyyyy too hard to be chic without delivering (not unique menu offerings, nor inspired cocktails). The appetizers were a joke! We ordered the shrimp and were presented with 3 for approximatley $18 . They weren't particularly special...grilled with overpoweringly spicey sauce. I ordered a bowl of the fish stew (bland city) and a side of calamari (mostly tenticles). My order, without drinks or tax or tip, came to about $65 . No one in the group enjoyed their meal. For about $100/person, you could enjoy a much finer vegas dining establishment." 0
+"Just had a very memorable experience her this past weekend. We made a reservation and my boyfriend asked that since it was a date to make is special. When we arrived, they sat us right away at a round banquette that overlooked the entire restaurant from the back of the room. Perfect location. The interior was festive but collected and calm at the same time. Very tastefully done. \n\nWe went there specifically for the tasting menu, which my boyfriend had had before and loved. It was the most impressive meal I've had, not just because of the food but because we were served by a TEAM. There was the bread guy, the busser guy, the wine guy, and the main server. They could not have been more polite, attentive, or friendly. \n\nthinking we were jsut getting \""""tastes\"""" of wine parings for each dish, we started out with a bottle of white but we sure didn't need it - each pairing was a full glass of the most perfect wine. The \""""wine guy\"""" (our own personal sommolier) gave a description of each after pouring, and the only complaint was that he was soft spoken so we had a hard time hearing him. They were all probably a bunch of adjectives anyway, we're not wine snobs so we didn't care too much. I had to try real hard not to till up with each dish, knowing there was more to come - 8 dishes in all. God, it was SOOOOO good. After that i was so full of wine and stuffed with incredible food i just went back to our hotel and zonked out! ;-P\n\nFor anyone looking for a memorable dining experience, there's lots of celebrity chef restaurants out there but this one was really worth it. The bill came out to about $300 for two with tip, I believe (i just glanced at it as he opened it) Not bad at all." 1
+Of course we tried it, for the name associated with it, however we were not impressed with the food. We had a light lunch at the bar, service was good, the decor is very attractive and chic. \n\nWe were actually going there for lunch and decided on going light after viewing the menu and the prices, The menu was not the most inventive for their few choices and the prices were a bit rich for our blood, for a casino lunch.\n\nWe had already ordered drinks, my hubby a coke and myself a glass of Chardonnay. He had the New England clam chowder and I had the crab dip. \n\nWe were not impressed at all and still walked out paying too much money!\n\nEmeril, I love you baby but the BAM factor was not here. 0
+here i begin my yelp review bombardment. i came to emeril's over a year ago with my family. we were looking for a place to eat after we checked into our hotel. it was either emeril's or craftsteak. craftsteak was closing and couldn't accomodate 11 of us so emeril's it was. one thing i knew coming in was that emeril's could make some tasty desserts. some of the dishes we ordered were: \n\ncedar plank new york strip- nice and smokey\ndouble cut pork chop- juicy, perfectly cooked (medium rare- medium)\nsurf and turf (filet and prawns) - mediocre at best\nbanana cream pie - to die for as you can see in the photos\nseafood stew/bouillabase- perfect balance of broth to seafood\n\n\nservice was very accomodating, especially for a big party last second. i would not visit emeril's again only because of the prices. (my dad ended up paying for us) 1
+I always stop by this place when I stay at the MGM. Especially for lunch. Everything on the menu is usually really great. The service is always on point and one time Emeril was there walking around signing autographs and stuff. Thats Vegas for you. 1
+Mediocre in every way. Service and food. Overreliance on salt in the remoulade was a disappointment from this name. The whole place looked tired and past prime. 0
+"Total GARBAGE! Head waiter has a serious attitude. Looked down his nose at me when I asked for white wine. Stated,\"""" we don't serve blush wines\"""" real snotty. \nOrdered food and it was cold plus there wasn't enough there to feed a bird. Stay away people, just avoid this crap." 0
+Been coming here for years and glad this place is still here. This was Emeril's first restaurant in Vegas before Delmonico steakhouse and Table 10 (both very good as well). \n\nThis restaurant has a selection of not only cajun inspired seafood dishes like po boys and etouffe, they also offer more diversity with dishes like asian inspired ribs and salads.\n\nOn this visit, we were feeling quite ambitious. We started off with the cerviche- there was a mix a fish and shrimp, marinated in a tomato sauce and topped with avocado and chiles. This was served with tortilla chips. This was a pretty mellowed down cerviche as it wasn't overwhelmingly citrus-y. We also got a few raw oysters that were served with cocktail sauce and the traditional mignonette sauce. Can't go wrong with these as they were very fresh.\n\nFor entrees, the bf got the rock shrimp po boy. It was pretty good although I have to say the breading was a little thick. The cajun fries that came with it were wonderfully flavorful. I had a house salad and the gumbo. The salad was simple- dressed with lemon and olive oil which was very refreshing. The gumbo was as good as ever- served over rice and even more amazing with some hot sauce.\n\nFor dessert, you can't skip the banana cream pie. This has always been my favorite dessert and I'm not even that big of a fan of sweets. I had tried to get this at Table 10 last time but was sad they didn't make the banana cream pie. Anyways, this slice of pie is $8...but I think it's worth it. It's decadent and ridiculously rich...but you only live once. The pie has a great graham cracker crust and a wonderful vanilla custard surrounding fresh slices of banana. It's topped with thick whipped cream and drizzled with caramel sauce and a few chocolate curls for garnish. My favorite thing at Emeril's for sure!!!\n\nThis place would normally get 5 stars from me but the service was lacking. I originally had reservations here but the bar looked empty and we were early. However, after ordering, the bar filled up and our service was pretty much non existent. We had to flag someone down to get our food after someone from the kitchen delivered it to the counter for the bartenders. It wasn't the bartenders' fault that it was so busy but overall the place felt understaffed. I recommend getting a reservation for this place as table service would probably be a lot better. Lastly, this place is pricey but for the quality and flavor of the food I think it's worth it. 1
+"What a wonderful experience! We came for an early dinner before a cirque du soleil show and our experience was a wonderful starter to a wonderful night. The Mr. and I began our meal with the Rock Shrimp ceviche as well as the Lobster Bisque. Both were very tasty. The Lobster Bisque was very creamy (although we enjoyed Tom Colicchio's Craft Steak more). The ceviche was on the spicy side (a very good kick). The Mr. ordered the seabass which was ok. He was not a fan of it but ended up eating most of my wonderful entree. I ordered the bbq salmon. OMG! so freaken delicious The bbq sauce was delicate and in no way resemble the \""""ordinary\"""" stuff (usually super sweet). I will definitely come back because the food was just so darn delicious. Well - my salmon dish was very very good." 1
+"After weaving through the labyrinth that is the MGM Grand we finally stumbled on Emeril's just in time for our reservation. The view from outside in unimpressive and looks more like an indoor strip mall or, dare I say, a Food Court.\n\nThe hostess was friendly and guided us to our table without issue. We were seated near the rear of place toward the kitchen. They have a really cool light fixture above the expo window and a see through glass to the kitchen. The waiter comes directly to the table and laughs at me for looking toward the kitchen and says \""""no he is not here\"""" assuming that I was looking for Emeril. But then he adds \""""in fact he is never here\"""". This is not my first trip to a restaurant run by a famous chef, and I was not looking for Emeril, but I am sure that this would be lost on this arrogant jerk, so I said \""""oh, I was just looking at the kitchen\"""" to which his response was \""""you can do whatever you want\"""". My wife adds \""""cool, can we go back and cook\"""" and he replied \""""I am sure you wouldn't be any worse than those guys\"""". I thought this was an odd statement but after the meal I realized it was an honest account of how bad the food really is here.\n\nMy wife got the baby spinach and blackberry salad. The dish came out and was she just ate the berries and nectarines. The dressing had absolutely no flavor so the spinach was ruined, The dish just didn't seem to come together; however, it was miles better than the heirloom tomato and avocado salad that was placed in front of me. This flop of a dish was nothing more than a poor way for the kitchen to reuse yesterday's stale cornbread, I picked through the tomatoes and avocado and left 85% of the dish in tact. The waiter cleared the plate away without asking any questions.\n\nFor the next course, i decided to take a chance and try the trio of chilled summer soups. I am usually not a fan of cold soup, but with Emeril's reputation of nailing flavors, I thought this might be an interesting way for the kitchen to show off some cajun flavor. I was wrong. The tangy tomato soup was gross. The avocado lime was palatable but boring. The roasted pepper soup (that had Emeril's initial on it) tasted like sink water after soaking red bell peppers. \n\nMy main course arrived and the meat was cold, all four little strips of meat on the plate. Of course this was no surprise because of the odd service style of this place. The food runners take food only as far as the servers area then your food just sits and waits for you. So we sat ten feet from our food and basically watched it get cold. The meat sat atop a small mountain of oddly fried potatoes that were rubbery as though they had been fried yesterday and reheated.\n\nThe bread pudding was more like a bowl of day old Quaker oats that had congealed. I took some of the chocolate shavings from the banana cream pie topping and rescued this disaster of dessert. For a chef that is known for kicking flavors \""""up a notch\"""" this place was several notches below acceptable." 0
+"We were so fortunate to get two seats at the bar of Emeril's NO Fish House at the MGM Grand in Vegas!!! This place was packed, most of us waiting in great anticipation for Neil Diamond's concert just around the corner. We had to stand like sharks and wait to grab our seats as the next guests left, but boy were we glad we did! We spent the next hour or so enjoying a fabulous lemon creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e and several cocktails. As many of you know, I'm on the hunt for \""""real, original, great looking and tasting\"""" appletinis and I finally found it at Emeril's! However, it was only because I spoke to the bartender personally about the ingredients he would used and asked him to substitute \""""sweet and sour\"""" with Midori. With that settled, I receive the beautiful, bright green appletini with that burst of flavor only Pucker & Midori can deliver. I asked for another (not realizing my bartender had changed) and he brought me the cheap, sweet & sour, dirty-martini-looking drink and I told him that was not what I had previously and then had to tell him how to make it). At least I held my ground and didn't just drink it to be nice. At $17 to $20 a pop for cocktails in Vegas - get what YOU want, not what you are SERVED!!! We had such a good time at this bar. It is absolutely gorgeous and the crowd was fun. We even had the Neil Diamond look-alike sitting three chairs away from us. It was too funny - he looked just like Neil did in the 70's! He, He. ONLY IN VEGAS!!!" 1
+Dank dank and more dank! These people who hate on the food are crazy! Bbq shrimp, pan seared Salmon and the double cut pork chop are so good! Oh yeah and get the fried calamari appetizer, probably the best i've ever had. BAM!! 1
+Disappointed. Stopped in here for happy hour, since I love Emeril...and they featured pims cup on their happy hour special. My favorite New Orleans memory. Bartender had no personality, and told me they're out of pims cups. (Hard to believe, I think he was just being lazy) When we went to order special, they were out of that too. This is all fine, but we got no apology, and barely a smile. What we did order, so good! They just lacked customer service. 0
+The food and service were top notch. We were held captive at the MGM for a conference, and lunch here (twice) was a welcome break. Both times, I was treating clients, and both times, the waitstaff was excellent, and the food was as wonderful as you'd expect from Emeril's. I am NOT a fish eater, and I loved my burger! Good call. 1
+The Butter Fish was font fresh catch\nAnd they wanted $35 for a thawed taste less no flavor fish. I couldn't finish it and \nLeft hungry! 0
+Quite a disappointment. Service was very polite and friendly, but the kitchen was painfully slow. 3 different kinds of oysters but our waiter couldn't tell us the difference between them. The frog legs were tasty but very oily. The crawfish and trout was really salty. My boyfriend got the ribeye fillet and couldn't finish more than a few bites because the reduction was way too rich and pungent. \n\nBest part were the pretzel rolls, wasn't worth a $140 bill 0
+"After eating the kobe burger, don't know if I want to eat burger elsewhere. Definitely a must go place if you are in Vegas and tired of all the \""""buffet\"""" places. \n\nI had the kobe burger with portobello mushroom and it was just heavenly...moist and melts in your mouth goodness and not greasy at all!!!! Sweet potato is a very good side." 1
+Offering a sizable length of rope is a dangerous thing, especially when a high percentage of your clientele will hang themselves with it. At Burger Bar, the rope is a massive number of options for each and every component of your burger. That's thousands of burger permutations, many of which are truly awful. \n\nVegas is great for people watching and Burger Bar is great for burger watching: take note as Lance from Des Moines constructs his demon spawn burger and then complains about the resulting assault on his palette. \n\nYou'll also notice those deer-in-the-headlights expressions when patrons first get a look at the number of menu offerings. The Burger Bar staff will not jump-in with recommendations. Do not be surprised by this. They don't eat there. It is just not possible. They're all amazing fit. \n\nAnyway, 5 stars for this combo:\n* 1/2 pound Angus Beef, medium rare\n* Whole Wheat bun\n* Saut\u00e9ed Mushrooms\n* Caramelized Onions\n* Blue Cheese\n\nThe Burger Bar beer menu is huge with many beers on tap, so pair your burger with a cold one and some thick cut fries. 1
+my favorite lunch spot everytime i come to vegas. they have a great selection of burgers and the largest assortment of topping i have ever seen in my life. i love the jalapeno bacon and the kobe burger. for the non meat lovers, they also serve a great salmon burger as well.\n\nbe prepared to wait a little if you arrive there late. 1
+i love this place. i came here a few years ago while shopping at mandalay place. i think it first opened at that time, and i had a turkey burger. ever since, i've been dying to come back when in vegas, and i had the chance yesterday.\n\non new years day during lunch, the place was packed. there was quite a wait, but we got seated right away at the bar in the last 2 seats available.\n\ni got a salmon sandwich on whole wheat roll, and the bf got a veggie burger on sesame bun. you have a choice of various toppings, and i added avocado on mine. i also got my salmon rare. on the side, we had onion rings and sweet potato fries. i scarfed down the entire burger and most of my fries and was stuffed at the end.\n\nthey have a great list of beers here both on draft and bottled. however, i looked over at my neighbor at the bar, and she had a bloody mary, so i went for that instead. i got it spicy, and it was perfect. can't wait to come back again! 1
+Came here looking forward to having the kobe beef burger after reading the reviews on yelp...\n\nSoooo very disappointed...\n\nMy burger was way to chewy even though I got it medium. This was probably the worst kobe burger I've ever had. But the ironic thing is that my friends regular angus burger tasted much better than mine... 0
+I like BLT burger better, but this is very good. Really good burgers made with what you want how you want, all served up fresh and yummy. 1
+"After spending a good 25 minutes across the way at Lush, I felt like my masculinity was challenged by all the essential oils and body scrubs, so what do I decide to do? \n\nBurger Bar! This place is for the guy's guy. Cute female wait staff and hostesses wearing as little as possible, little TVs at every booth with big ones along the wall showing manly shows like ESPN and Poker tournaments, two full pages of exotic beers and other booze, huge burgers with any kind of topping you could dream of, and five kinds of fries. I simply sat in and soaked up the testosterone, and all those girly exfoliant soaps were washed right out of my mind.\n\nThe main focus of Burger Bar is the burgers. This place has burgers with many options for a total customizable meal. First, you choose your burger meat, with the basic being their Ridgefield beef for around $8.95, Angus beef for $10, Kobe Beef for $13+, and even a veggie burger for the Vegs out there. You can choose from among 5 different buns, and the whole thing comes with lettuce, tomato, and onions on the side, for you to put on at your leisure. On the right side is a long list of toppings for your burger, ranging from the mundane to the extravagant. For example, you could have grilled onions on your burger, or cheese, or bacon; you could also have a half a lobster tail, shrimp, foie gras, or black truffles. Each topping comes with its own price to add to the burger, which makes it easy to overspend. With sauces as well, you could be paralyzed by the sheer number of choices. \n\nNot to worry! Burger Bar has selected a few choice \""""Chef Burgers\"""" for you, with toppings pre-chosen and an accompanying price. One is a simple burger with just the meat, the bun, cheese, and some bacon on it, for about $12, I believe. The top of the line is a monster called the \""""Rossini\"""", which sounded like they just wanted to take the most expensive and rare items and put them all in one burger. This burger contains the Kobe beef, along with grilled foie gras, the black truffles, and a few other delectables, for a whopping $60. \n\nOverall, I liked it. The service was prompt, but tended to leave you alone most of the time, the food was really good and very filling (I made my own choices, it was good). The coffee here sucks, though; don't even bother with it. All-in-all, walked out paying $35 even with tax and tip for two people. Not bad at all. I might have to come back when I'm rich to try that Rossini..." 1
+We made it a point to go to Mandalay specifically for Burger Bar since the reviews are so spectacular. \n\nThe food was fantastic, the service was fantastic, and it was the only place in Mandalay packed at 12 in the afternoon. That speaks for itself. My only gripe is that they didn't have any beer or drink specials. That's pretty lame. I thought it would be more chic for some reason. Other than that, Burger Bar met the expectation. I'll be hitting them up EVERY TRIP! 1
+We were most disappointed to find that this place does not at all live up to the hype. My husband ordered the Kobe burger and I ordered the Black Angus beef burger. Honestly, these burgers were completely average, comparable to something you'd find at Red Robin, and not worth the price, the wait time, or the dingbat waitresses. The sides were good, as was the huge selections of beers, but a better value can be found elsewhere, even in Vegas. 0
+I keep reading these reviews that state that the Burger Bar has BLT gustatively defeated... and I just couldn't resist contributing my two (no doubt significant & highly influential) cents.\n\nAfter my first experience at the Burger Bar, I never wanted to go back. I ordered the sliders while the boy ordered the Kobe. I may have erred with the sliders, but they were so dry and tough...... no place should ever offer them on the menu if they so epically failed at making them. The boy's Kobe was alright, but it hardly balanced out the ick of the unsavory sliders. 0
+Awesome burgers and great brews. Try the Rochefort 6, a great Belgian beer that I'll be looking for in the future. 1
+$20+ for a burger!!! Yes, the Burger Bar might be expensive, but they do make some of the most delicious burgers around. I had the Kobe burger with cheddar and bacon on ciabatta, and it was giant, juicy and delicious. My waitress was pleasant and attentive as well. Despite the price, I'll definitely be back. 1
+Since this was my first time, I kept it simple...Black Angus Burger with Bacon on a Sesame Bun. The meat was very juicy and tasty. We also had the skinny fries and the onion rings...both were great. I also had the strawberry beer, which was good. I will definitely eat here again!!\n\nOne word of advice, be sure to specify how much pink you want. We asked for 2 medium well burgers, but one came out more like medium and the other medium rare. 1
+Because my pal Tony D said to go here... we did!!\n\nBest Burgers - Ever\nProof there is a God - jalapeno bacon!!!\n\nHigh quality meat, incredible selection and the home of the $12 milkshake!!\n\nThis is a must do destination in Vegas. I didn't figure out until I got there that you can just go through a mall hallway area right from the Mandalay Bay to get here. I thought we would have to leave the hotel... silly me... one never needs to LEAVE the hotel...\n\nLoved this... you will too. 1
+We bypassed the wait by grabbing seats at the bar. Great beer selection, we went with a pitcher of fat tire which was new to us East Coasters. Delicious burgers, huge and juicy. We also had the deep fried pickles which were surprisingly tasty. Overall it was a great place to sit, grab a burger and relax. 1
+Yum yum. Had a great wedge salad followed by the slider platter with sweet potato fries. All made me happy. I dined alone so I sat at the bar watching big screen tv's. It was all good! 1
+What a find! My boyfriend did some research and found this place to surprise me. I am so glad he did. The burgers were delicious and the mint chocolate shake was perfection. And the service was phenomenal. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure our group had a fantastic experience.\n\nI would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves a good burger. Go and enjoy! 1
+I think anyone who gives this ore than 3 stars must never have had a decent burger in their life. You can't tell me with a straight face that the burgers here are better than Five Guys, In-N-Out, etc...Sorry, they just aren't.\n\nThe decor is nice and there are TV's everywhere, including at every booth. That's a plus. \n\nThe staff and hostess were very nice and I thought they did a good job.\n\nBut the food lacks. The $16 Kobe beef burger is bogus. There was no difference between that burger and the $9 angus burger my friend had.\n\nWe had the skinny fries and sweet potato fries. Nothing special. Period.\n\nWith 2 sodas, tax and tip, $55. NEVER AGAIN. 0
+Loves it! Ate here twice during a 5 night stay at Mandalay Bay. First time they were packed but offered seating at the milkshake bar - where we received amazing service. The burgers are delicious and the service is awesome! Well worth the money! 1
+Awesome Burger. I had the Buffalo! It was 17 bucks, but it was well worth it. Also ordered sweet potato fries, which were delectable.\n\nTHere's a few different burgers to choose from, but you can't go wrong. Definitely the best meal I had in Las Vegas while I was there recently. Highly Recommended. 1
+No me gusta. No me gusta at all.\n\nThis should be my favorite place in Las Vegas: Artisan Burgers and amazing beer both local and foreign. Even the service was grand. What went horribly wrong? There are two factors that make this place a definitive nope: one is the price of everything is out of touch with reality. Sure this is in the Mandalay Bay on the strip, but it's actually in one of those weird connector mini-malls we have so many of. This is a very nice retail passageway, but it's not actually Mandalay Bay proper. Even if it were I am sure I could find a greater value in food virtually anywhere else in the Mandy.\n\nThe problem isn't just the prices, which are certainly atrocious, it's just that the burgers aren't good. I had the Hubert Keller signature burger. It wasn't great. The meat wasn't particularly flavorful, the red wine and shallots sauce was vinegary and the side of the chipolte aioli was bland and seemed old. The Buffalo was dry the previous time I came here and I chalked it up to being the nature of the meat. It's not, I've had spectacular buffalo since and much better value.\n\nThe beer list is utter torture. It's glorious in it's depth and yet should anyone actually pay those prices they should immediately be carved into servings and fed to starving African Children. A handy strip mark-up is one thing, within reason. But charging eight times retail for a beer readily available at local gas stations almost almost makes me want to go all Reductio ad Hitlerum up in this review. I scoured the beer menu and could not find a purchase I was willing to make. I cannot remember the last time I went to a restaurant such as this and just had a soda. I actually did not purchase a beer.\n\nIf you can afford this place go to a burger restaurant that actually has decent food. Better yet check out \u00e9 by jos\u00e9 andr\u00e9s and save a few bucks. 0
+"Ate there last night after seeing Criss Angel. The hostess was rather rude when we asked if we could have a booth. I would have left right then but my husband was dying to try their burgers. He enjoyed it but said it was not really worth the price. I ordered the Cobb salad. It was drenched in balsamic dressing that so over powered the meal it should have been called the vinegar salad. Had the potential to be a great salad but wrong dressing choice and WAY too much of it! When I asked the waitress about the dressing she rudely said...\"""" that is how its made here\"""", with no offer to correct it. I would not eat there again." 0
+After waiting half hour, checking in with our 1 year old son and 6 year daughter's pasta in our hand, they told us when seating us that our children are not allowed to eat outside food. The food was bought right next door at the pasta place. What place does not allow a baby to have their own food? To make things worst, I explained to the restaurant that my daughter was special needs and all the manager could throw at me was health code violations. This restaurant clearly has no respect for ADA. 0
+If this is what Mr Keller puts his name on he needs to maybe eat here one time. I would rather go to Red Robin than go back here. A medium rare burger that was brown all the way through and sweet potato fries that had sat under a light for who knows how long. 100% tourist trap Oh and the service Sucks too...... 0
+OVERRATED.\n\nCan I just leave the review with that one word? We visited Burger Bar because it was in the concourse that connected our hotel to the Luxor, so it was convenient. A friend of mine also spoke very highly of their food, so off we went.\n\nThe menu is much like Kuma's, but the quality of the food is much lower. Maybe I've been spoiled here in Chicago, but we have a LOT of good burgers and burger restaurants. Especially ones that make 'signature' or 'specialty' burgers. That said, nothing at Burger Bar was particularly interesting or novel to me.\n\nThe food was good, don't get me wrong. It's not like everything tasted gross. I just think that the reputation of this place is more a myth since this place is just a burger restaurant. \n\nThe food is (duh) overpriced since this is inside a Vegas casino mall. The drinks were decent and apparently the booze shakes were excellent. Order one of those and tell me what you think. \n\nI'd rather enjoy the buffet at my hotel next time since it's cheaper and offers a larger selection of various foods. Meh. 0
+Had dinner at the burger bar before heading to a show. There wasn't any wait on a Saturday at 7. Server did a great job greeting and taking out order. \n\nLoved the wide selection and choose stellar on draft. Ordered a ceasar salad which was a good sized portion to share. Ordered the custom made burger- angus beef, jack pepper cheese, with jalape\u00f1o. The burger was cooked to a perfectly to medium. Favorable and juicy. The true test that the burger stayed together when you hold with you're hands while eating it. \n\nTotally recommend to eat here. \n\nTota 1
+This was great back in the day, its lost some of it's touch...OK for a quick fix... 0
+Eh! This place looks promising after looking at reviews and the menu, but don't be fooled it's not great! \n\nWe started by ordering the fries sampler with zucchini, Mac n cheese and pepper jack shots (just fried cheese). This was delicious!' Then we ordered burgers and shakes and beer. The burgers didn't come out as ordered and at the end we were charged for everything we ordered that wasn't on the burger. The burgers took a while. The shake and beer we ordered with our appetizers didn't come out until halfway through the burgers! We also had to remind her twice about them!! \n\nThe burgers weren't very good. The pepper bacon was sweet... Shouldn't be! The burger meat was mealy. I would only go back for the shake (Nutella with Godiva chocolate liqueur) and the pepper jack cheese shots. Don't go in with high expectations! 0
+Odd, actually. One server and one bus person running like mad. Three servers standing in the back talking the entire time. Thought strange enough to clock the time from ordering a draft beer and 10 minutes later reminding them to please bring the draft beer. Burgers were good, not great. Never did get a water refill. Won't be going back. Too many other good places to eat nearby. Disappointing and slow slow slow. 0
+I ordered The Hubert Keller burger medium rare and holy s**#, it was perfectly cooked, moist and full of so much flavor that I can't stop thinking about! This buffalo burger was my first and will not be my last! 1
+Had lunch here with a friend. Got the build your own burger with bacon and cheese and it was very good. It is still just a burger but a very good burger. Onion rings were fantastic, fries were very good. Waitress very attentive, service a tad slow but all in all a good meal! 1
+Great selection of beers get this place it's 2 stars but that's where all the fun stops..\n\n-Waitress was less than enthusiastic \n-ordered slider trio, comes with fries.. With all these good reviews about how good the burgers are I thought this place would be perfect but these were definitely the worst sliders I've ever had. Dry dry dry. 0
+Excellent atmosphere that really screams vegas. It's a great way to kick off your trip. Their shakes are to die for. Typically we get a burger and split the Cobb salad. 1
+We ate here based on a recommendation from a wonderful worker of this hotel. Seemed great. We came as a group of 4 on a Monday night. Not busy at all and was seated promptly. We ordered some beers and waters along with appetizer. .fried pickles yummy. We got our drinks but no appetizers. So in the meantime we ordered our food. Mind you our waiter was great however the food service was extremely slow. We built our own burgers and all but one person ordered med-well and the other well done. We figured since she orderd hers well that what was taking so long. We go out food and but into a raw mooing burgers. My husband isn't one to cause a scene about returning food so we just ate what we could and prayed we didn't throw it up later. I wasn't happy at all. The 2 stars are for the server. 0
+"The food is super delicious and I would visit again. Oreo shake is at least a 20 ounce so sharing is encouraged. Burger Bar will make custom flavors too.\nDining with a friend we ordered 2 burgers and 1 shake. It was late afternoon and a few customers, though the wait to eat was sufficient for fresh made to order food. \n\nMy pet peeve are restroom and although this one was clean, the faucet water sprays out and nearly drenched my shirt and the floor. I commented on this to the manager and his response was \""""Yes, I am aware but the company has not authorized anyone to come out and fix it.\"""" Poor customer service in that respect. \nI always think towards the comfortability and ease of things dining in a restaurant or using the restroom. My ultimate goal is to exit the establishment feeling good to come back and feel safe leaving. The restroom issue is a safety hazard because of the water on the floor, but all the same it would not preclude me from visiting again... for food. Thus the reason for the four star review." 1
+A bit underwhelming. Everything was under seasoned, but was rich. So it was heavy on your palette but had little flavor.\n\nI got the Hubert Keller burger, modified to kobe beef and smoked gouda. Couldn't taste the cheese, couldn't taste the meat, all i could taste was the steamed spinach, which was off setting.\n\nQuick guide:\nBuffalo meat = more lean, robust meaty flavor -- recommended.\nKobe beef = Soft texture, under seasoned, very mild flavor.\n\nI'd try a different burger place in vegas before I return. 0
+I enjoyed this show enough that I went back on a later trip to Vegas with my wife.\n\nShe hated it. She thought Penn was obnoxious and way too long-winded, and she didn't really care much for the magic tricks.\n\nI personally like his antics, and I like *most* of their tricks. Some of them I could do without. Penn's fire-eating, meh, I've seen fire eating before, big deal.\n\nI recall another skit with Teller playing the saxophone and making a piece of paper float along the stage... that looked extremely fake and not at all impressive. Not sure what the point was.\n\nJuggling broken glass was so-so and involved a little too much ranting by Penn.\n\nThe infamous double bullet catch is a little too longwinded, and when you're sitting a hundred feet away, it's difficult to be all that impressed.\n\nI guess this review *sounds* pretty negative, but as I said earlier, I enjoyed it. I don't want to give away all of the *GOOD* tricks. 1
+Their show was a pure class act. I was somewhat familiar with them from their show on Showtime and it was great to see them up front, but I had not seen much of their slight of hand. The theater was a little larger than some I have seen, so try to get a seat closer to the front.\n\nThe pianist, Penn, and Teller greeted the audience after the show, which I thought was a great gesture of appreciation to the audience. I wish Georgie had been out there as well, as she was a part of my favorite act (not the fire-eating one, but another that I don't want to give away). 1
+Absolutely love this show. Quirky, semi politically incorrect humor but very hilarious! We had central seats and got them on a whim, a couple of hours before the show. My mom and I originally went to the central box office at the Rio to purchase tickets, where the lady told us there were almost no good seats left, and also to watch the tv show first because we'd be in for a shock. And when we admitted we'd never seen him on tv or heard much of them other than advertisements she did her very best job of convincing us not to purchase tickets or give 30% off of good seats. Um. Seemingly strange to me. Lol. Anywho we went to another box office on the first floor near Field of Dreams, and the younger gentlemen gave us a sweet deal on great seats. I do agree, that paying the extra $$$ would be worth it in this case seeing that most of his show is interactive, and mostly uses audeince participation as evidence that their tricks and props are everyday items. They opened their show with (their newest?) a phone trick. However, I won't spoil the rest!! :) I loved how Teller came out into the audience and aside from two gross tricks, (maybe I have a weak stomach?) it was awesome. Penn and Teller come out at the end of the show to meet and greet and also as photo-ops for the audience. He is also outrageously tall but you prob already knew that. Lol. 1
+Wow, was I disappointed. I saw them at the NJ Performing Arts Center and was in the 2nd of 5 balconies. Many of their acts are not balcony friendly as we were simply too far away. Perhaps 25% were entertaining, but at times I was struggling to stay awake. It was definitely not worth the money... $225! Sunday on the coach watching a game would have been much more enjoyable. In short, I thought their show was dated and weak. 0
+Pay the extra for the VIP seats. We sat in the fourth row and had that up close experience. You also get the programs for free with the VIP. The drinks are expensive but good and they come in a P&T cup. The show is not for those wanting cheap and cheesy Las Vegas magic. The show is intelligent with a touch of politics and social commentary added in. Getting photos and autographs after is amazing. 1
+I've seen Penn & Teller several times, and I've treated others to the show as well. The tricks are fantastic; and the story makes you think, and appreciate America. Seriously, see the show and you'll understand! \nA few tips -- make sure your smartphones are charged! Trust me. If you're curious as to why, send me a message. I don't want to plot-spoil anything.\nThe show's theater is pretty good. closer seats are better, of course.\nBUT. the real real is after the show -- the stars like to interact. See the photo of Teller and yours truly? OK i'm having trouble getting yelp to upload the photo and associated it with this review...but I'll keep trying! 1
+Good cooking techniques, creative presentation, but boring sauces that lack variety with fancy names, smokey flavour in the shrimp cakes will remind you of ball park hot dogs. Exception was the shrimp tamale - quite tasty. PS Bobby nothing personal but dancing on the cutting board didn't add any flavours to the food. 0
+This Mesa Grill does not live up to the one in NY City. I've eaten here in two occasions: dinner and brunch, and was very disappointed both times. Almost all the dishes I had here were drawn with sauces, I think the sauce should enhance the dish not over powering it. The only dish I would recommend is the Spicy Chicken+ Sweet Potato Hash on their brunch menu@ $16.50(with Avocado, Tomato, Maytag Blue Cheese + Buttermilk Serrano Dressing), the dish was very nicely presented and was also hearty and filling. The other good thing here is their complimentary mini blue corn breads.\n\nI sincerely feel that the chefs at this location should step up to the plate, and really refine their dishes and cooking skills, inorder to meet the standard of the one in NYC. 0
+Yum, yum, yum! \n\nDelicious food and fantastic, friendly service.\n\nOrder the Pork Tenderloin, and definitely get the side order of Chile Relleno - it's spicy, but so tasty I didn't care that I started to glisten... I looked at it as a bonus that my metabolism was kick-started!\n\nBonus (for some) is you get to walk by the Pussycat Dolls gambling area on the way to the restaurant. 1
+Very nice. Not spectacular and worthy of 5 stars, but very very nice. \n\nBread basket: the cornbread in here was amazing. \nMargarita: very strong, well made, not some cheap fast margarita. Well done.\n\nFirst course: the duck soft taco. Presentation was superb, meat quality was good not amazing, flavors were bold.\nSecond course: the scallops. Awesome. Small, yes, but the scallops I got were of very high quality and the guacamole was to die for. Again, A+ presentation. \nDessert: hazelnut ice cream. Pretty weak. The glass made it hard to eat, the whipped cream was unnecessary, and the ice cream was boring. \n\nOverall, I really liked the place - excellent service, great presentation, excellent food. 4 stars and worth a try. 1
+Went back again for lunch. Had the 3 course meal for $30. Very good deal. \n\nHad to mark down a star since the duck appetizer was a bit too much soaking in BBQ sauce. It was great sauce, but that was too much. \n\nThe main course was great! Halibut was the special replacement for the scallops for some reason that day. It was the same portion as the dinner menu, which was a good size, thick, corn encrusted piece of fish. Excellently cooked, with crunchy outside and juicy, very fresh tasting inside.\nDesert good, not spectacular. Some cookie/cream cheese with icecream. 1
+I went here a few years ago with my mom, and while it was nothing to write home about I will say it is at least 3-and-a-half star worthy. I know for sure both of us had the filet with the coffee rub, and I remember thinking it was good but I wish it wasn't coffee. Don't get me wrong, it was good quality cow, and it was cooked well, I just personally thought the flavor combo was a little strange (but I'm not a coffee drinker either). And unfortunately mom won't try anything even resembling seafood and I'm not into mexican/tex-mex/southwestern much, so that doesn't help. Other than that, I like the overall layout of the restaurant, though it was MUCH smaller than I thought it would be. It was a good thing we opted for an early dinner that night, because they had a line all the way out the slot machines by the time we left. I liked how you could see the action of the kitchen, but we weren't close enough for me to get a detailed view. And it was a pleasant place to dine with good service. So I'd go back and give it another shot, maybe try some of the grilled seafood or yummy sounding appetizers 1
+"One of my fav's to eat in Vegas.....Stopped here during my last trip and really enjoyed my pork tenderloin. It had the perfect amount of seasoning (spicy so watch out!) and and was perfectly cooked. The accompanying corn tamale was just ok though and ended up a bit on the dry side. For an app, we went with the squash blossoms which again were seasoned perfectly; a real treat. \nLike most places in LV, you're going to pay through the roof for dinner which was no exception here. We ordered one of the \""""cheaper\"""" bottles of wine ($48), and the waiter gave us a funny look...but oh well!\ngood times and good eats!" 1
+I've been here twice, once for brunch and once for dinner.\n\nBrunch: Spicy chicken + sweet potato was absolutely amazing. the sauces in the mouth exploded with flavor and everything was just cooked to perfection. O my god it was good. the dish is extremely extremely hearty and filling. i could only eat half. it was fun to have all the wonderful textures and flavors on my tongue. the heat could have been turned up, but i am a big big fan of heat.\n\nDinner: I had a coffee rubbed filet done medium rare. It was a big deal for me to order a filet, as i don't think i've ordered a filet since i was 13. But the idea of something rubbed in coffee sounded really good and interesting. The flavor of the dish, unsurprisingly was very bitter. But i wouldn't say it was bitter in a bad way, just very different. The steak itself was cooked really well, so i have no complaints about the meat. It was an interesting entree. it might not be the most delicious thing to order, but it's definitely worth trying.\n\nThere was also this amazing pea/chile soup which they no longer have on the menu. it was one of the most delicious soups i've ever ever ever had. The soup's color was also a vibrant green and for some reason green is always appetizing in my head. \n\nApps: i thought most of the apps were only ok. 1
+My friends and I stopped for lunch and what a treat. The wait staff was super. When my friend ordered iced tea, they actually brought a small container of simple syrup for him to sweeten his tea with. I had the barbecued lamb cobb salad and it was amazing. The bbq dry rub had a little kick and the lamb was rare and tender. My friend had the roast pork sandwich. The rub on the pork was fantastic. My other friend had the mesa burger and said it was great. Alot of people don't like Bobby Flay but his restaurant in Ceaser's was amazing. 1
+Mesa Grill was extremely overpriced and the service was annoying. I understand it's Vegas, but for the prices, I expected better, quieter service. Our waiter came up every five minutes trying to take our plates, pouring water in between us and our conversations, asking questions... I understand being diligent but this was annoying. \n\nThe pork loin was the best thing any of us got. It was definitely very good. So was the shrimp tamale. I think that's actually the best thing on the menu, but quite rich so you can split that and the pork with someone and be totally satisfied as the portions are huge.\n\nOne of us had the coffee crusted steak, and the rub was just too spicy to really enjoy the meat. The fish was bland and slightly overcooked. Desserts were awful. Seriously, how hard is it to make good churros? The donuts at a fast food restaurant are better!\n\nIf you are a fan of Bobby Flay's other restaurants -- Bar Americain is one of my favorites -- you will be very disappointed here. The quality, service and atmosphere are just so mediocre it really disappoints. Oh, and the price - I think it's more expensive than eating in his restaurant in Manhattan, which is just mind-boggling because this is Vegas, for God's sake. 0
+"There is a reason Bobby Flay is an Iron Chef and owner of Mesa Grill and other restaurants... he makes simple food decadently delicious!\n\nWe had made brunch reservations one month in advance, as we knew they get booked quickly.\n\nWe arrived a little early and were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The decor was inviting and the ambience stylish and warm (see our picture).\n\nHaving gotten to know Bobby Flay's personality through watching him on the Food Network, it was pleasantly surprising to see that his staff embodies this warm personality too. \n\nOur waitress reviewed the menu with us and explained some of Bobby's signature dishes as well as making some recommendations.\n\nWhile we perused the menu, the flavorful basket of mini cornbreads and assorted small pastries was brought out to our table as were our drinks (Cactus pear iced tea, cofee and Margarita).\n\nAppetizers our party of 4 shared:\n*Goat cheese \""""Queso Fundido\"""" with blue corn tortilla chips - the flavor of the goat cheese dip topped with roasted peppers so full of robust rustic flavor - a solid 5 Stars! \n*Shrimp and sweet corn tamale -Bobby Flay's signature dish. Well balanced flavors, shrimp was cooked to perfection - another 5 star dish. Though the dish comes with 4 large tiger shrimp it would serve as a good appetizer for 2 instead of 4.\n\nEntrees - our waitress let us know how these were going to be cooked and at what temperature to expect them so we wouldn't have any surprises.\n*Spicy Scrambled Eggs - served with Green Onion, Jalapeno, Goat Cheese, Apricot-Mustard Glazed Ham and Buttermilk Biscuits - very good flavors.\n*Spicy Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash served with Poached Eggs & Green Chile Hollandaise - this flavor profile was very delicious \n*Grilled Mahi Mahi with Roasted Pineapple-Cascabel Chile Sauce\nCaramelized Pineapple-Green Onion Salsa & Creamy Green Chile Rice - perfect balance of bright flavors and texture. The Cascabel chile sauce was so good I used the little cornbreads to dip and polish it off my plate!\n*New Mexican Spiced Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Grilled Red Onion, Arugula, Ancho-Chile Mayonnaise & Southwestern Fries - fantastic flavor and the southwestern fries were warm and crispy- not oily at all.\n\nThe portions were perfectly sized for brunch but we all agreed we could have eaten more of every dish that we had ordered as every bite was a burst of delicious flavor that tantalized our taste buds.\n\nThe service was attentive without being obtrusive. The waitress was knowledgeable and made good recommendations. They have an extensive Margarita menu and the one I had was fantastic.\n\nWe added pictures of the food we ordered and I made everyone wait to eat so that I could take some good pictures so make sure to check them out.\n \nWe will be definitely coming back here to try their other dishes." 1
+Happened to be in Ceasar's and figured if there was any place to stop by and grab lunch, it'd be at Mesa and sure enough it didn't disappoint. I had the highly recommended spiced pork tenderloin sandwich which was superb. 1
+"Bobby Flay's recipes are flat out delicious, but I'm not sure if the price is worth what you get. The lounge atmosphere was nice (especially after a long day of travel!).\n\nFirst off, I am less than happy about the reservations setup there. My party had reservations for 10 for 12:30 and arrived about 15 minutes early ... but weren't seated until 15 minutes past our reservations. Given they had known we were coming for nearly a month, and we'd confirmed the reservations earlier that day, they should have made sure everything was ready. The delay *wasn't* because the tables were all full, incidentally - where we sat was empty and clean and waiting for us when we arrived. I'm also less than happy about the upsell for bottled water - they didn't offer ice water when we seated (just bottled water - sparkling or flat) and implied tap water was not available.\n\nMy party ended up ordering the Goat Cheese (\""""Queso Fundido\"""") with rajas and tortilla strips as an appitizer, and getting baskets of bread with a ciobatta, some sort of wheat bread with cranberries in it, and a chile cornbread. The Queso Fundido which was creamy and a little spicy and very delicious, and I could have happily eaten an entire order by myself. It wasn't as spicy as I had expected it to be, but that's ok, it was perfect with the goat cheese. The ciabatta and the wheat bread were great (I did eat almost the entire basket of that). I liked the chile cornbread, but thought it was really weak in the spice department and it was cold in the middle, like they had baked a bunch and froze them and just reheated it for lunch and got it in long enough that it was all thawed and the outsides were warmish, but the middle was still ice cold.\n\n\nFor entrees, many people ordered the Mesa Burger (double cheddar, grilled vidalia onion, and horseradish mustard on a house roll with southwest fries). One person ordered the Pressed Cuban Burger (which was a burger with ham, swiss cheese, pickles, dijon mustard, and roasted garlic mayo with adobo fries). I ordered the Grilled Mahi Mahi, which came with a roasted pineapple-cascabel chile sauce and a pineapple-green onion salsa. One person ordered the Yucatan Chicken Tacos (with grilled red onion and a peanut smoked chile BBQ sauce), and the person next to me ordered the New Mexico-style Pork Tenderloin Sandwich (with grilled red onion, arugula, ancho-chile mayo, and southwest fries).\n\n\nI quite enjoyed the Mahi Mahi. The pineapple-chile sauce was spicy enough to give a nice kick to the fish, and the pineapple-onion salsa gave a balancing sweetness. I ended up using some bread to mop up the last of the chile sauce because it was that good (and I was that hungry!). Everyone else seemed to quite enjoy their lunches as well.\n\nPrice-wise, there was some grumbling at the end that it was a little expensive for what you get. In my opinion, it cost a little more than I thought it was worth, but not so much that I would never return. The service was good (the reservation and water upselling issues aside), the food was excellent." 1
+Make a reservation! This place is deservedly popular. Everything has quite a kick to it, but they will strip certain menu items of the spices (e.g. Salmon) upon request. \n\nTables are close together and I always end up talking to the coolest people about the food they're eating. \n\nUsually a great experience. Last night our waitress was cold and pushy, which detracted from the typically positive dining experience. Otherwise, I highly recommend Mesa Grill. 1
+"I've eaten at a few celebrity-owned restaurants that were amazing (Carne Vino in Vegas, Cafe Atlantico in DC), but Mesa was not one of them. Based on my experiences, I have decided that the best way to tell if a Celebrity Chef's restaurant is going to be any good or not is how much the restaurant relies on the celeb's name rather than the food to get people in the door.\n\nMy friend and I walked into Mesa for our last summer lunch together and were immediately assaulted by a shrine to Flay behind the hostess stand. You can buy his books, chutneys, spice rubs, and probably posters in the restaurant. The atmosphere of the restaurant didn't get much better. As we were lead to our table, we walked past the open kitchen where the chef manning the grill was cooking burger after burger and piling them up off to one side. Made to order, eh? The table we were seated at was so close to another couple that I could have bumped the other lady with my elbow if I wasn't careful. I know Mesa isn't an intimate date restaurant or anything, but I felt uncomfortable having the conversation I wanted to have with my friend there.\n\nOur waiter had to crawl out of Flay's butt to bring us the day's specials. \""""Do you know Bobby Flay? Did you choose Mesa because of Mr. Flay? Do you watch Bobby on the food network?\"""" he simpered as he held the menu upside down in front of us. His appetizer recommendation was good though. The Queso Fundido was yummy. As were the ($16) margaritas. I was surprised they were that expensive at lunch time; I could have gotten similar cocktails at many other restaurants for $9-$12.\n\nMy biggest complaint about Mesa, and the reason I only give it one star, is the seasoning. I get that southwestern spice, chilis and rubs are Flay's thing, but there's something to be said for subtlety. I ordered a lamb cobb salad because I really like lamb and thought that sounded delicious. Too bad I couldn't taste my lamb. It was cooked perfectly and melt-in-my-mouth tender, but it didn't taste like anything but chili powder. I love lamb because it tastes good. Why go against that? About halfway through my salad when I had pretty much decided I had had enough anyway, a little black bug crawled out from under a lettuce leaf and began crawling around the lip of my plate. He was moving slowly, perhaps dazed by the spices as I was.\n\nWe quickly flagged down a busser (who had been really attentive about our bread, drinks, and water - I think he was my favorite thing about the meal) who brought the plate, still with bug, to our waiter. He came and apologized, soon the floor manager came to apologize, but she did it in the rudest way I can imagine. \""""Why didn't you say anything when I came by earlier?\"""" she demanded. \""""Because a bug hadn't crawled out of my salad yet...\"""" I replied. Then she went on to explain that in a kitchen their size, things like this are unavoidable. I get it. Produce gets bugs, my kitchen has a bug in it from time to time, but she shouldn't have admitted that. The right thing to do is say I'm so sorry and leave it at that.\n\nFunny story, when she had come by and inquired about how we were enjoying the meal earlier, I said \""""It's ok,\"""" which is about how I felt. She shot me the angriest look and stalked off instead of caring to find out why I wasn't happy.\n\nMy salad was comped, and I got a free creme brulee that was \""""ok.\"""" Maybe the dinner is better, but I will not go back to Mesa to find out." 0
+Overhyped by yelpers.\n\nThe pork tenderlion that was higly recommended by yelpers relied too much on the sauce (which was too sweet), once the sauce was gone, I had no motive to finish the rest.\n\nAnd the spicy red sauce they used in most of their dishes tasted like Sriracha sauce straight from the supermarket.\n\nService was decent and seating was cramped. Not recommended if you are bringing a date. 0
+Ok, we admit it... we have a ridiculous foodie crush on Chef Bobby Flay! We have been to almost every restaurant he has, including completing the Trifecta of Mesa Grills... New York, VEGAS (at Caesar's Palace across from Pure) and the Bahamas (at the Cove, at the Atlantis in Paradise Island). Mesa offers lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The food is spicy, inventive and ExCeLLeNT!\n\nFor dinner, start off with the Shrimp and Roasted Garlic Corn Tamale, the Blue Corn Pancake with BBQ Duck and the Sophie's Chopped Salad (with chick peas, olives and tortillas). Famous for southwestern cuisine and grilling, be ready for some spicy meat! The New Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with a Sweet Potato Tamale and Crushed Pecan Butter.... damn! The Grilled Lamb Porterhouse Chops with Red Chile, Lime and Rosemary, with Green Corn Pudding.... whew... sexy! Blue Corn Soft Shell Crabs with Bacon, Green Onion and Chile Vinegar... I could go on and on.\n\nIf you can make it for brunch... please do! I think it may be better than dinner. First off, a ridiculously amazing bread basket- my favorite is the spicy, corn muffins with pieces of corn in it and swirls of spice. For your entree, definitely have the Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Eggs and Green Chile Hollandaise. I can not even explain how good this is. Sort of like a spicy Eggs Benedict with chicken and sweet potato homefries. Some one always orders the Eggs and Aged Sirloin Tortilla with Roasted Peppers and Avocado Relish... and loves it! It is simple, but delish... think make your own tacos with steak and eggs.\n\nNo matter what meal you eat, the tequila cocktails are the perfect accompaniment. Hands down, the Cactus Pear Margarita wins it! Watch out boys... its pink!\n\nThe Scene- Always full... full of Foodies! Lively! \n\nFood and Drinks- 5: Mind Blowing and Life Changing. \n\nTip Worthy- 5: The New Yorker 25-30%. Excellent service... 3 to 4 servers at a time... one water, one bread, busy boy and waiter... without being the LEAST BIT stuffy.\n\nCoordinates- 4: Neighborhood- Centrally located! \n\nRestaurant Return Rate- Green light! Between the three Mesa's, we have had at least 10 meals. We bring everyone we know when there is one close by. \n\nThis review written by Angela. 1
+it's Monday night and I'm on hold trying to make a group reservation (they consider 8 people a LARGE group)\nI speak direclty to someone at the restaurant and they decide they don't want to deal with me, so they tell me they're going to transfer me to group reservations. LIAR! she transfered me to Caesar's restaurant line (which I already know is unable to reserve LARGE parties. So i'm a ping pong between the lines for about 15 minutes...ya, I even wrote this review while I waited!!! HA! A guy by the name of Brandon tells me they'll have to take my number and call me back...let's see when and IF they call me back!!! 0
+I had a good dining experience here at Mesa, which makes me more confident that Bobby Flay is actually legit in those Throwdowns :)\n\nIf you get the opportunity to come, the tamales (corn and shrimp) and his margaritas (if you like alcohol) are the two MUSTS. Both were really good. I usually don't like tamales (no offense, maybe I've only had bad ones) because they are always so dry, but this one was moist and full of flavor. The corn was the perfect accompaniment too. As for the margarita, you can custom-create your own from their list of tequilas or choose a concocted mix. I had the white peach margarita which was fantastic.\n\nWe had the chicken with sweet potato hash and the steak and egg. The first is very unique and very Bobby. It's a little spicy, and it is basically two huge mounds of chicken and hash mixed together. Very creative. The steak and egg was more traditional; you pretty much just make your own fajitas from guacamole, sour cream, egg, peppers, etc. Also good (although not spectacular) because of the fresh ingredients. \n\nService was slow, although our server apologized because it was really busy. I would return, but not before I try other places on the strip. 1
+Typical Bobby Flay - always having to offer the best food and making so many other great restaurants seem like Apple Bee's.\n\nMesa Grill was very well put together and a lunch I will never forget!\n\nOur table loved the corn muffin in the bread basket. Devoured that completely. We each shared a bit of our own plate.\n\n1. Sweet Potato soup - creamy, sweet, with a kick of spice\n2. Shrimp tamale - shrimp was cooked perfectly; very tender; sauce was smooth and paired well with the dish\n3. Honey Glazed salmon - ordered it medium; also tender, flaky and soft, greens melted in my mouth\n4. Corn crusted Chile Relleno - absolutely phenomenal! Crunchy outside, creamy and flavorful inside. Kicks in a bit of spice, too!\n5. Burger - It was good, pretty juicy\n6. Pork sandwhich - I don't know what they put in this but it was great!\n7. Dessert - buttermilk spice upside down cake, sweet, warm, soft, incredibly well spiced. Mouth watering just thinking of it. \n\nI would definitely go back again. And if you are considering lunch or dinner there, expect to pay a pocket full of change. You really do get what you pay for... great food at a great cost. 1
+"BF and I are a big fan of Bobby Flay, so we were pretty excited to eat at Mesa. Sadly, Bobby was not there, and to my chagrin our server said we just missed him; he was there the week before. Ah well. \n\nThe restaurant is bright and elegantly decorated, colorful, and all the waitstaff were very professional and friendly. They have several lounge \""""cubicles\"""" to wait while your table is being setup too, which I thought was pretty smart for groups that are waiting - you can still talk and everyone can sit and face each other while you wait. \n\nWe ate:\n3 course meal of: \n1) Blue corn pancake: bbq duck + habanero chile + star anise sauce - Pretty good, but a little on the salty side\n2) New Mexican Spiced Pork Tenderloin Sandwich: pretty good, light and fresh, came with Mexican spiced fries too that were really good. This is what everyone calls the #1 dish here, but I really think that award goes to the corn tamale (below). \n3) Panna Cotta: SO GOOD - nice and light and the fruit was soaked in some type of liquor and really fresh and ripe. \n\n\nOthers:\nAppetizers: \nCremini Mushroom Quesadilla: pretty good, but will try something else next time\nTiger Shrimp Roasted Garlic Corn Tamale: OMG I could eat this all day, every day, for the rest of my life. The shrimp was nicely seasoned and tender, not overcooked, the tamale was sweet and savory, the white corn was fresh and drowned in this yummy creamy corn sauce. YUM....\n\nFriend got the Chile Rellenos, which was also quite good. Melt in your mouth cheesy-ness. Mmm\n\nGet the corn tamale!!" 1
+I looked forward to this meal for months but was sadly dissapointed. I had the posole, the rough cut tuna, and the shrimp tamale. My wife had the chile relleno. We found the food to be fairly bland and not mediocre. The place was beautiful, the beer and service were great, but honestly, I came for a kick-ass meal and this place flopped in that department. Out of what we had I'd say the tuna was the best.... 0
+First time trying one of Bobby Flay's restaurants and it did not disappoint!\n\nThe order: \nTiger Shrimp Roasted Garlic Corn Tamale (appetizer)\nFire Roasted Veal Chop (main course for me)\n22 oz Bone in Chipotle Glazed Rib eye (main course for the boyfriend)\n\nWe started on our appetizers with high expectations for it, being that it was raved about in almost every yelp review. This was not over hyped. It was sweet and savory, perfect way to start off your meal! I just wish there were more prawns! i think it came with 3? But it was cooked to pefection! \n\nOur entrees came shortly after our appetizer was finished.... le sigh, i'm salivating as I am conjuring up all the delightful tastes of that night. Must go back soon! Ok, back to reality.... My Veal chop was cooked perfectly! Seasoned just right to bring out the maple glaze, horseradish and sage flavors one by one. The meat was tender, but it wasn't melt in your mouth tender. The presentation was fabulous with the bone on the Veal chop still in tact and the tamale resting under the chop. \n\nAlthough my veal chop was perfect, my boyfriend's 22 oz rib eye was BETTER!! SIGHH.... now this, was melt in your mouth tender! The flavors were explosive, like-- little tiny flavor mines exploding in yo mouth. Their chipotle glaze and green and red chili sauce... is in comparable to any other steak sauce that i have ever had.. I am sooo getting this next time. \n\n5 stars, i'd give it 10 if i could..!!! 1
+Only in Vegas could you make reservations at a place that threatens to charge you $50 per person if you don't show up to be seated at a plastic folding table.\n\nThe service was fine. A little slow but they tend to drag their feet a bit when they're charging you a whole lot for not much substance, it's makes you feel like you're getting more out of the experience I guess.\n\nI asked the waiter if they had any vegan options and watched him struggle through the menu before saying he'd have to ask the chef, which I don't think he ever did because we never got an answer.\n\nEveryone in our party said they liked their meal but no one liked it enough to finish everything on their plate which says something.\n\nTheir prices are fairly astronomical for what you get and I believe that they try to cover up what is basic food with a fancier name. Roasted Corn Soup = one of the cartons of soup from Trader Joe's, Rough Cut Tuna Nachos = raw tuna chunks with a side of commercial grade tortilla chips, Cornmeal Crusted Chili Relleno = big jalapeno popper, Mango + Spice Crusted Tuna Steak = Chili's summer special.\n\nI'm sure there are good aspects of this place, we just didn't see them. \n\nI guess everything in Vegas is a gamble. 0
+Big fan of Mesa Grill, especially for lunch. \n\nTheir menu is very reasonably priced for a fancy casino restaurant and although their menu isn't extremely extensive, they have quite a few dishes to choose from. On this occasion, I shared a Mesa Burger and a Swordfish club with fellow Yelper. The burger was extremely moist and delicious. This was lunch date's favorite dish. The sandwich was really good. Filled with tons of avocado, bacon and swordfish between two (slightly too thick) slices of bread. The french fries were perfectly seasoned.\n\nWe finished our meal with a slice of coconut cake and the mango rum upside down cake. Both were fantastic as well.\n\nService was great. Our glasses never went unfilled and the waitstaff was extremely attentive. I highly recommend this place. 1
+They served me steak to me almost raw when ordered medium, it came back dry on second attempt. They boast about their steaks but clearly didn't know how to cook them. I wouldn't have been as hard on them if their service was ok... however I server made mistakes and blamed it on the kitchen and bar (drinks being empty, mushrooms on plate that were asked to be left off due to allergy, etc)... Try somewhere else! 0
+We wanted to try this place since we see Bobby Flay on tv all the time. Overall it was ok. I tried the recommend filet and it was ok. The other members of the party tried the pork tenderloin and luv it. The major reason they only get 2 stars was the wait staff. There was a strangely long wait for the apps and between the apps and main course. When we looked over, the staff were talking among themselves while our food where just sitting there. Definitely had better in Vegas. 0
+"Let me state first, I had the hots for Bobby Flay for a long long time. We came to Vegas for our honeymoon and my husband knew I HAD to go to a Bobby Flay eatery. \n\nWhat a friggin bust! \nFirst off, I, the giddy school girl inside, came right out and asked if Mr Flay was there (obviously knowing there was a 99.9% chance he wasn't), and he wasn't. And the host came right out and asked me \""""Why, he is so full of himself, such a dick\""""\n\nYikes, someone got yelled at, or saw something that the TV doesn't show.\nIf your staff is talking like that, then that's a problem.\n\nSo we sit, and I don't see anything I really want to eat. We get apps.\nThe waiter, glared at us, ignored us, probably because we weren't middle age upper white class. We are in our 20s, tattooed and middle class... sue me! So he finally comes over with these cheddar biscuits- they were pretty good.\n\nWe get the duck tamales, or something like that... lets just say it went right through us, and we were sick for the last 2 days on our trip.\n\nSo Bobby Flay\nYour staff called you a dick\nYour staff is just as pretentious as you\nYour food wasn't good, and possibly gave us food poisoning.\nAnd I met you a year later at a book signing, and it all came together, you are just a fantasy, a seemingly nice guy on TV- but I think you're host in Vegas said it best....\n\nWill never go back." 0
+I went here on Friday night (2-10-12, Las Vegas). The waiter talked us into the Pork Tenderloin and Rabbit. The pork was ok but the Rabbit was dried and awful. The Margaritas were not good. This place is way over priced for below average food. Bobby Flay should be embarrassed. 0
+His cooking was bold, spicy and has a Mexican flare. What else would expect from a 4th generation Irishman? I have my doubts too. Does this this leprechaun know how to throwdown some mexican flavor in the kitchen? \n\nread more here: http://www.bougiefood.com/?p=323 0
+"Like several others on this site, it is possible that our experience here could be chalked up to a \""""bad night\"""", but this is my third time to Mesa (2 others for lunch) and I have yet to have a memorable meal here. Our night started with a 30 minute wait for our table (yes we had a reservation) and were given all sorts of attitude from the hosts. We ordered cocktails after being seated, signature Margarita's for a few and everyone who did, myself included stated how \""""sweet\"""" they were. Missing that sour balance and very disappointing. Appetizers we fine, nothing special. When the main courses were delivered, two (of 6) went back for being under cooked. I really can;t express how disappointed we were. With all the great places popping up in Vegas, it seems that Mesa is riding on it's past reputation and not what got it to the dance." 0
+This is the best food that I have eaten in Vegas- I mean in a city filled with Bacon and Butter- this place has some QUAILITY dishes. We loved the buzz and vibe as we walked in. Make sure to have a reservation here- it is that type of place.\n\nWe ordered the corn tamale app- and I do not like Tamales but I loved this one.\n\nWe also shared a delicious filet mignon that has an amazing coffee crust- gotta try it!\n\nBy far- an amazing place to chow down in Vegas! 1
+"Had dinner before Celine Dion show. Waiter was great and was very knowledgable about the menu. He even did a good job trying to expain the menu in Spanish to a couple sitting next to me. \nOrdered the blue corn pancake with duck appetizer and the pork tenderloin as the main. Both dishes were amazing. My only \""""complaint\"""" was that the sauces for both dishes were the same, but was very tasty. \nA very relaxed and elegant experience. Worth the $$ to dine there for a special occasion." 1
+Our experience at Mesa Grill was wonderful. We started with the smoked chicken tacos for my husband and the chicken and black bean quesadilla for me. Hubby loved the spicy BBQ sauce on his tacos. We thought the portions were big and could have easily shared either of them. A selection of bread was offered before the meal.\n\nFor entrees, I got the pork tenderloin and hubby got the filet. He said it was perfect and ate every bite. We are big steak eaters so we know a good (and bad) steak when we see one. The pork was delicious and perfectly cooked to medium, but the ancho-chile sauce was a little spicy for me. The only disappointment we had was we were too full for dessert.\n\nService was great and the pace was nice, we never felt rushed even though the restaurant was very crowded on a Saturday night. The hostesses were not rude or crabby, just very busy. The cocktails were very strong--had to have hubby finish mine for me. Hubby can't wait to go back to Vegas just to eat here again. 1
+Our group was really disappointed by Mesa Grill. While planning our Vegas trip, visiting Bobby Flay's restaurant was at the top of the list. I am a fan of Bobby Flay and his food on Food Network looks amazing, but I would never recommend this restaurant to someone visiting Vegas.\n\nThe hostess was rude when I informed her that our original group of 8 was now 10, which should have been a sign to go somewhere else to eat, but we soldiered on. They split us up into a table for 4 and a table for 6. The server had a thick accent and was difficult to understand. The service was poor and the food took too long to come out. \n\nHighlights: bread basket- all of it was really good, especially the jalapeno bread, quesadilla was perfection ... the bacon, cheese, onions and bacon were amazing. Everyone at the table enjoyed it. The ribeye steak, which was off menu, was excellent. The home fries were also good.\n\nLow lights: All of the egg dishes were really bland. The tiger shrimp tamale was bland and the sauce was too thin. The mimosa was weak. Everyone hated the hominy grits ... our table was full of Southerners, so grits have a high bar to meet and it failed miserably.\n\nVery disappointing and truly the culinary low light of our Vegas trip. 0
+"I'm actually disappointed I'm giving Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill a two star rating. Here's why:\n\nWhile my quesadilla was everything I wanted, creamy with ricotta, \""""meaty\"""" with mushroom, and spicy/sweet with basil and jalape\u00f1os, it was a bit on the salty side. meh. \n\nMy bride-to-be friend had an awful experience with her meal, however: two of her chicken strips weren't cooked through, one was almost entirely raw. There was pink everywhere. Salmonella = No bueno. \n\nThe service was impeccable, and our server removed the item from our bill. However for the pricey items and somewhat pretentious menu, I'd expect the food to be damn near perfect, especially considering it carries the Bobby Flay brand name. \n\nWomp Womp Womp." 0
+Can I take away a star because I didn't get to see Bobby Flay? No? Ok, fine, five stars it is.\n\nGreat restaurant! My mom took me for my birthday present while we were in town because I love Bobby Flay (one of my favorite Food Network chefs). We were a bit early for our reservations so we had to wait a few minutes, but we ordered drinks while we waited. Such delicious margaritas! The appetizers we got (the duck pancake and goat cheese dip) were delicious ways to start the meal. I got the halibut and my mom got the pork tenderloin. Both were amazing! We were not going to get dessert but we were intrigued by the spicy peanut butter ice cream on the chocolate pretzel tart. So glad we got that, it was delicious.\n\nI definitely want to go back the next time I am in Vegas! 1
+My husband & I always eat here when we come to Vegas, we are obsessed with the port tenderloin sandwich (which is delicious). Our experience today will probably be our last. Once we were seated it took 6 minutes for us to be greeted & by greeted I mean we received a drink menu & he said he would be back to take our drink order. My husband & I really didn't need anytime because we already knew what we wanted. It took our server at least 10 minutes to return for even just our drink order. We decided to order our food as well. Another 15 minutes go by & sure enough our food & drinks come out at exactly the same time. Let me also mention that 2 double bloody Mary's will be charged as if you ordered 4 bloodys Mary's which is a complete rip off. Our server was obviously overwhelmed as tables around us were having to flag him down as well as bussers passing by. It's really unfortunate that the service is so crappy. Especially for the money spent & how much my husband and I look forward to coming here. 0
+Wanted to try this place the last time I came to Vegas but then we missed our reservation time and therefore didn't get to try so we thought eh why not try it this time. And so we did. Now my parents aren't really big fan of American style restaurants like these and I think that this place didn't change their minds about it. \n\nFirst of all the service was okay...our waitress seem a little preoccupied or rather annoyed with us taking our time.....so I didn't feel like her service was all that great but it wasn't all that terrible either....I would like to think that she probably just had a long day and was really tired.....so I will let that go. \n\nBoth my parents ordered the Pumpkin Soup and I didn't like pumpkin but that was the only soup they were serving so I didn't get a starter. My bf tried their Blue Corn Pancake with bbq duck....it was really meant for one serving...actually after seeing that I realized all the appetizers were made for one serving....bf said it the duck meat was overloaded with Hoisin sauce so it was pretty sweet. I didn't know that the appetizers were going to be so small because I didn't really want to eat that much so I ordered the Blue Corn Lobster Taco as an entree....turns out it was three bite sized tacos....it was good but for the price it was just not worth it.\n\nI ordered the Veal chop for my mom and the Green Chile Cioppino for my dad. I guess he really didn't like the flavor because he only ate the one jumbo prawn and the scallops but not the Bass, Clams or the Mussels. He said the fish had a weird texture and the flavor was weird. My mom liked the veal chop...I tried a piece of it and it was indeed very tender and flavorful. We had a side dish of spinach - $9 dollars for a small bowl even though it was meant to be shared.....ehhh not worth it. My bf apparent enjoyed his Mango Spiced Rubbed Tuna Steak....it did look pretty good and I tried a piece of that too and I guess it was pretty good. \n\nThe bill came out to be around 250ish plus tip....I was expecting a three digit bill however I didn't expect it to be in the 200's.....the quality and quantity of the food was just not worth that amount of money and I don't really think I would come back. I wasn't really satisfied with the food or service and quite frankly I left still hungry. My parents weren't impressed either and I think they were still hungry too but just didn't say anything to me....=/ 0
+My friend and I decided to come here because another restaurant we couldn't enter because we were not 21 and for the fact that its Bobby Flay's restaurant. Thank goodness we came here because it was awesome! We came here for brunch and the staff all greeted us with warm smiles and immediately we were seated. We came in around brunch time so we had the brunch menu. I ordered the spicy scrambled eggs and my friend ordered the blue corn buttermilk waffles but before all this came an assortment of bread. All of the breads were warm, soft, and delicious! Both entrees were outstanding. The ham egg and biscuits in the scrambled eggs were phenomenal and the Waffle was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the portions and prices were extremely good. The waiters and waitresses were also awesome and always refilled water and bread without us asking. It was definitely worth the 40 dollars we paid for such good food. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Vegas and this place does not disappoint! 1
+Southwest Burger... that is all Im going to say 1
+Last meal in Vegas before flying home. Fabulous food and outstanding service. The goat cheese fundido was scrumptious as an appetizer. I had grilled mahi mahi which was very flavorful and had a spicy twist. I love spicy so it was right up my alley. Wife had smoked shrimp tacos which were excellent as well. If in Vegas this is a must meal! 1
+With the overwhelming positive reviews, I must have just hit a bad night... but for what it's worth:\n\n1. Seating. I'm thinking - Cheesecake Factory mass organization with no intimacy, EVERYTHING you say (or your neighbor says) is like you're at the same table with everyone one else.\n\n2. Service - no complaints.\n\n3. Appetizer - SMOKED CHICKEN + BLACK BEAN QUESADILLA * Avocado + Toasted Garlic Creme Fraiche $15. - Fantastic! Wow.\n\n4. NEW MEXICAN SPICE RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN * Bourbon - Ancho Chile Sauce Sweet Potato Tamale - + Crushed Pecan Butter $36. My meal. Meat - no flavor. Tender, but nothing special. The sauces were ok. The Tamale was DRY - disappointing. Not anywhere near worth $36.. but the plate looked good.\n\n5. GRILLED LAMB PORTERHOUSE CHOPS * -Blackberry - Cascabel Barbecue Sauce + Collard Greens with Smoked Chiles $44. My dining companions meal. Blah. Had a taste and was glad I ordered my boring pork tenderloin. Collard Greens were nothing special.\n\n6. There was a side corn dish. $10 fantastic.\n\nI wish we had ordered two quesadillas and two orders of corn and called it good.\n\nIt was a Monday night - I was surprised it was so slow there that we walked right in and sat down. Maybe I know why now. With a $7 and a $14 bottle of beer... the $140 pre-tip was NOT money well spent. At those prices... Bobby doesn't get a second chance... I had a steak at a mexican place in the MGM a couple of years ago that blew my socks off... I think I'll go back there tonight. 0
+"I am a huge fan of Bobby Flay so I thought I would love this place. I went here for Brunch and I was right, I loved it. In my group of 5 we all had the Spicy Bloody Mary which was good. How can you go wrong right? \n\nApps: GOAT CHEESE\""""QUESO FUNDIDO\"""", SOPHIE'S CHOPPED SALAD (2), SMOKED SALMON + DI L L QUESADILLA, SWEET POTATO SOUP. The Goat Cheese Fundido was the best out of all the app choices, but all still good.\n\nEntree: SPICY SCRAMBLED EGGS, RANCH STYLE EGGS TOSTADA, BLUE CORN BUTTERMILK WAFFLE, MESA BURGER (2). My favorite was the Spicy Eggs, holy smokes, I can taste them now. Everyone loved their entrees and demolished the food.\n\nBe sure to make a reservation for any meal you plan on eating here. Oh and P.S. the bread basket is oh so good. You will be wanting more." 1
+The rabbit! 1
+"Food was OK at best, service was horrible!!!! A few minutes after we were seated the waiter came over and asked if we wanted drinks we said no because we had just had a few while in the casino and wanted to enjoy our meal...he then really pushed the margarita menu and walked away annoyed that we didn't want one. A few minutes later he came back and asked what we would like to order, I had a few questions about the menu items and once again he was annoyed. My husband ordered the pork tenderloin and I the smoked chicken quesadilla, I asked if I could get some lettuce with my quesadilla and he looked and me and sharply said \""""NO\""""!!! I asked if I could have my quesadilla easy on the black beans and he said no the beans are already \""""pre-pasted\"""" at that point I wanted to change my order but worried if I did he would spit in my food! We also ordered the corn with cotija cheese. SERIOUSLY no more that 7 minutes after we ordered our meal was delivered to our table, great if you are at casual eatery but the look and feel of our meal was VERY manufactured. My husband said the first few bites of his tenderloin were good and then the heavily salted and spiced taste got old. My quesadilla was slightly burnt on the bottom but was edible. The corn was sooo salty we had to send it back and we never send food back, but we thought since our waiter was being such a jerk...why not. We exchanged the corn for the asparagus and that was much better. We ate fast an just wanted to get out of the restaurant! It is literally the WORST dining experience we have ever had in Las Vegas" 0
+I ate there for lunch and when I ordered the burger it came in five minutes. On the way out saw the cook warming some pre cooked burgers on the grill. If I wanted a pre cooked burger I could of just gone to McDonalds and it wouldn't have cost me 16 bucks, I expected better. 0
+Very disappointing! There are a lot (and I do mean A LOT) of excellent places to eat in Vegas for the similar price. The food was mediocre at best. Not worth the price. The shrimp appetizer was the only good thing we had. 0
+Visited Mesa recently and was nicely suprised. We came without reservations so we had to wait about 30 minutes but when we got to the table the service was amazing and the food was awsome! I order the Cioppino with green sauce and that thing will always remain in my brain! how good that was. They were serving soem rolls with Jalapeno and they tasted great I want more. I have been to ther celebrity chef restaurants paid a lot and been dissapointed (read Mario B.) but Bobby really delivered with this one! Son had the lobster Tacos, tiny but good. 1
+As big fans of Bobby Flay, Mesa Grill has been on our food bucket list forever. And his food did not disappoint!\n\nMargaritas - I can understand why Mesa Grill is famous for these. We tried the classic margarita and the cactus pear margarita. The classic was delicious with a good balance of flavors. The cactus pear was sweeter and while it started well, I was over the sweetness by the end.\n\nBlue Corn Lobster Tacos - talk about a flavor explosion... these were amazing! Definitely try these.\n\nGrilled Lamb Porterhouse Chops - tender, succulent lamb chops that were grilled to perfection. The mint chimichurri sauce was delicious. It came with a plantain tamale which sounded better than it tasted (again, my aversion to things too sweet).\n\n22oz Bone-in Rib-eye - big, bold, yummy...\n\nRoasted Brussels Sprouts - I know, I know, it's just brussels sprouts. But you haven't had these brussels sprouts. You must get these.\n\nFor dessert we had the Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar and star anise. The star anise was subtle and gave the churros an interesting scent and flavor. It was served with a dark chocolate and a coconut dulce de leche dipping sauce, the latter of which we could have licked out of the bowl. A great way to end the night.\n\nAs for dinner service, it left a little to be desired. Technically everything was executed fine. It's the little details like, the tables that flanked us were seated after us and offered dark napkins due to the customer's dark clothing. My husband and I were also in dark clothing but were not offered dark napkins, so I fussed with white lint on my black shirt the rest of the evening. And the server was effusive in his recommendations and menu explanations to both tables flanking us but didn't offer anything to us. It was weird and an example of how much better everything could have been.\n\nMotivated by the exceptional food, we came back for brunch and had the spicy scrambled eggs - perfect balance of spice, creaminess, sweet, salty, tangy. The service was great this time and it was an awesome way to start the day. 1
+"Really Bobby... really?? Another pretentious restaurant trying to serve up \""""out of the box\"""" foods. His flavor combinations just did not work, he totally missed the mark. I tried a little of everything and nothing made me want to orgasm in my mouth more like, WTF did you just put in there.... gross and just weird..... And I will eat anything! I got 2 drinks and 2 apps, cost me $100 big ones.... I would much rather lose that in craps in 5 minutes then eat there again...\n\nBUT! The food 'looked' really pretty....... good job on the presentation not so much on the execution.... What are these? Lobster tacos for Ants?!?!\n\nThere are too many other awesome food choices that are just as expensive to spend money on and have an orgasm in your mouth, sorry Bobby your restaurant sucks the Big one! Honey Badger Chef..... Big famous chef, he don't give a shit....." 0
+I had an excellent experience at Mesa. The service was quick, the server was knowledgeable, making some excellent recommendations --try the blue pancake and tiger shrimp. The margaritas were superb and my lamb was cooked perfectly and was full of flavor and heat. \n\nVegas restaurants, especially celebrity restaurants are overrated and after being disappointed at Thomas Keller's Bouchon at the Venetian, Mesa Grill was a welcome surprise. Recommended! 1
+"Some friends came to Vegas and wanted to go to Mesa. It was kind of last minute, and since it was Saturday night, I figured I better call and make a reservation. They put us down for 6:00. Of course, the traffic was horrible, so I called back and asked if we could change our reservation. They informed me that since I didn't secure our reservation with a credit card that we, in fact, didn't have one. The person I spoke with on the phone was not helpful and very rude. She proceeded to argue with me about whether or not I had a reservation till finally I asked if I could just, please, make one. I made the new reservation for 6:30 and she let me off the phone without a credit card. Then when we arrived at the restaurant the Hostess, rudely, told me that we didn't have a reservation, she was adamant about this, till I pointed at my name, written down on her sheet next to \""""6:30\"""".\n\nI had a beer (corona or tecate?), the Lobster Tacos (appetizer), and the sesame crusted ahi. It was alright. The portions were very small. My daughter had a cheese quesadilla and milk. The bill for just myself and my daughter came out to $100.\n\nThe service was good but there wasn't a lot to it." 0
+Bobby flays place is exactly what'd you'd expect from the southwest flavor king. I ordered the corn tortilla soup and man it was spicy and delicious! For the main I got the spiced pork tenderloin sandwich. Definitely a must try. You have to come to his place with the expectation that everything will have his signature kick to it. \n\nI came on a Tuesday day time and there was still a small wait for lunch. I recommend calling in a reservation if you're dinning in for dinner. 1
+Does not disappoint! It's a grill with a kick! Tiger shrimp is succulent and tamale side buttery, moist, sweet corn. The cheese appetizer is also delicious. Both the pork tenderloin and ribeye are top-notch, spicy, sweet, perfectly seared. The buttery sweet potato tamale with pecans is awesome! Better than the side of blue corn basil tamale. Even the bread basket is awesome - chili asiago cheese, walnut raisin, blue cornbread... Yummy. We had some chocolate pudding that was delicious, creamy milk chocolatey. Service is friendly, helpful and responsive. My son loves the cheese quesadillas they will make for kids. My baby was grunting in delight for spoonfuls of the mashed potatoes - I think she had 1/2 of my husband's side to herself! 1
+I don't know why, but I'd always been reluctant to try this place. \n\nMaybe it's because it's so close to the casino floor? \nMaybe it's the bright colors? \nMaybe because I kept thinking it was a Mexican restaurant, realize it wasn't when I actually *was* looking for a Mexican restaurant, and it just wasn't on my radar for steaks/meat? \nMaybe because it's sort of in no man's land where it's too expensive for a casual meal and not really in the upper tier of fine dining restaurants on the strip? \n\nRegardless, I finally got around to trying Mesa when it was a friend's choice for dinner. \n\nTook a little hunting to find something that really stuck out on the menu to me. No doubt it's just personal preference, but quite a few items on the menu seemed to have polarizing experiments, meaning they'd start off sounding great before having a deal breaker ingredient I don't care for. I'm not usually a fan of substitutions or trying to alter a chef's creation. \n\nWhen I did finally decide on my meal, it was very good. Much better than I was expecting. Portions are on the smaller side though, and I wouldn't put Mesa in the top tier of restaurants on the strip. \n\n3.5 stars rounded up from me. 1
+This restaurant was great. I loved the atmosphere, it was in a part of Pittsburgh that I had never been to. I loved the Paella, it had a great variety of spanish sausage, lobster tails, and many other things. It was great food. 1
+Completely overpriced and totally underwhelming. That about sums it up. We had a girls night out and one of the ladies suggested Mallorca. I knew the bad rep Mallorca had (my husband and I ate here a few years ago and I have the same opinion now I had then) but I thought just maybe they have listened to the masses and changed their ways. Nope. Sorry to say they have not changed a thing.\n\nI ordered one of the specials of the day, sea bass and I looooooooove sea bass. I can never turn down a good thick piece of that fish. One friend ordered the paella and the other gal ordered a dish I don't know the name of but it was a seafood dish with a few different types of seafood. But out first came the salad that had way too much dressing on it (dressing was totally meh). When my sea bass was delivered I was so incredibly disappointed. It was this teeny little flat square that had been seared with way too much oil (I had even asked that they skip the butter lemon sauce because instinctively I knew it would be swimming in it). It was totally greasy, yet at the same time undercooked. I didn't know that the sides were served family-style so I thought that was all I got but it wouldn't have mattered. The side of vegetables was totally greasy as well and not creative in the least. Totally bland. The rice is exactly as all the other reviewers have described: Rice a Roni meets Zatarains. Totally bland and you cannot convince it didn't come from a box. My friend's paella was terrible. Bland, overcooked and soupy. My other friend didn't even eat half of her seafood meal. And the final straw was when I got my check and saw that they charged $39.95 for my fish. Wha???? Pah-lease. Those are the same prices as Wild Rosemary and their food is absolutely stupendous and worth every penny. So fresh, so creative. This was total junk and a meal I could have gotten for half the price at Max and Erma's, or even better yet, Eat-n-Park. It was so bad.\n\nYes, the service was great but who cares when you're so disappointed and angry about being so stooped on your meal?? I can't believe this place still gets business. And the service was actually a little annoying. The main server was great, but the assistant to the waiter came over at the end of our meal about 3 times asking us if we were finished and when we said no he just stood there looking at us like we just spoke greek. He clearly wanted us out of there.\n\nMallorca: I have no idea why you won't tap into the reviews here and use them to your benefit. You have gold here. People are telling you they want to go to your establishment if you'd only serve good food at reasonable prices. I don't think that's asking much.\n\nI've now made 2 mistakes eating here. That won't happen again. Ever. 0
+"I really like this place, sure it's busy and you'll have to wait for a table but it's totally worth it. I first visited this place about a decade ago when it was a much smaller place and not as well known, but they've always paid special attention to the food and beer selection. I was here yesterday with a larger group of friends and we had a blast. We didn't have a reservation and there was about 8 of us, so the wait was about 45 minutes. Great excuse to have a few belgian beers prior to lunch. We ordered some fries with bacon and cheese and also some fried mushrooms as appetizers, greasy goodness!! The server was really good, she definitely knew what she was talking about with respect to beer selection and was very generous in offering samples of different delicious beers. She was friendly, knowledgeable and then had a beer with us after her shift was over. The wings are a must have when you visit. My favorite item on the menu is the chargrilled wings which are delicious. They are baked and then grilled, so they are not greasy at all and are actually probably relatively healthy for you... relatively... The garlic parm wings are also great and I suggest you definitely try these as well. I also ordered the steak and egg \""""headwich\"""" which is definitely as big as my head. It was enough for three of us to share along with the wings. And, to top it all off as if 6 belgian beers, wings, steaks, and eggs weren't enough we also tried one of the desserts (cheesecake) which was a little better than average. Overall, this place has one of the best beer selections in town and probably the best bar food in the burgh'. It's a must visit when you are in the city." 1
+If you dare, go for the Voodoo combo. Voodoo Monkey Stout & chase it down with the Voodoo Killer burger. The burger was hot as hell but well worth the pain. The staff was quick & the suggestion of Pedros Nachos was spot on. It fills up fast but you'll be glad you hung out. One of the guys got the Beer Camp and was the envy of the rest of the table. 1
+So when you tell me a place serves sandwiches the size of your head, I'm instantly intrigued.The menu was complete overload but in a good way since everything looked tasty. I was kinda sad that I wasn't hungover since 85% of their menu looked like it could cure a hangover in a minute. I ordered the Mo Betta Beef N Chedda and settled on that. I got a little nervous since I didn't want to have food envy but felt confident about my selection. \n\nAnd confident I was. Placed in front of me was one of the most beautiful sandwiches I've ever seen along with a heaping pile of potato chips. It was so on.....I said hello to my sandwich and took a picture of it for the memories because I was sure it would be gone very soon. So Tiffany vs. Food was on but unfortunately Tiffany failed. The leftovers were just as orgasmic as they were in the restaurant. When we left it was around 1:30P and they was a wait going on with a line out the door so be sure to go there early if you go on the weekend. 1
+One of my favorite places in Pittsburgh! You cannot go wrong here. Very extensive beer menu, great sandwiches, and wings. Could be my favorite wings of all time with a great variety if flavors. Sandwiches are fantastic as well. Many many beers to choose from. What more could you want? 1
+Great Food! HUGE Portions! 1
+Great food and even better beer- this is one place I always take out of towners because they are amazed by the size of the sandwiches. There is always a wait so go in knowing that ( they do not take reservations) but stop at the bar during your wait. I highly recommend the Bumbelberry ( blueberry beer and they top it off with fresh berries) or the nice selection of Arsenal cider they have on draft. If you are a fan of wings they make a great starter and many different sauces to choose from. The menu is overwhelming with burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads etc. The salads are big enough to feed a small country but I recommend getting one of the meaty sandwiches. This past visit I went with the beef brisket sandwich topped with BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, pickles, tomato and horseradish sauce. It was super messy but delicious although a substitute for the roast beef sandwich they took off the menu. The service is usually quick and the servers are average. Great place to go in the summer as they have a very nice outdoor seating area. 1
+If you want a burger the size of your face, this is the place to go. The food is great and the menu has many different options. I highly recommend it! 1
+was really good, excellent beer selection, friendly service, my friend and we exhausted, got up to bar, order beers and wings(really good)... woman next to me suggested I order the voodoo burger, good choice if you like hot n spicey ... it was a flavorful and hot ... great hang out 1
+Awesome. One of the best IPAs I've ever had, and I've had a lot. Sandwiches are amazing and HUGE. Prices are more than reasonable for what you get. Good staff, knowledgable and attentive. When they say something is spicy, they mean it, but it's good as long as you can handle heat. Will make this a regular stop when I am in Pittsburgh. 1
+Ridicious grease. Too many french fries. Bring an appetite!!\n\nI'd much rather eat at Uncle Sam's! 0
+I know that this is an institution but it really isn't worth the price. I think if I were drunk at 3:00am though, then I would be writing otherwise.\n\nDon't bother unless you're drunk. Go for the hot dog. 0
+"Expensive, and bad. Sorry, but the dogs were rubbery and the chili just didn't do it for me. The \""""Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe\"""" out in the burbs blows this place away!" 0
+I'm a middle of the road fan of Mad Mex (see my review of the Robinson location if you'd like for more details), but wanted to provide a review based on the location and ambiance of this branch of the restaurant.\n\nShort answer, it may be the worst Mad Mex location and here's why:\n\nThe restaurant is consistently too cold, winter or summer\n\nDim lighting through the restaurant (not in the good ambiance sort of way) or blindingly bright where the only window is located\n\nSuper awkward seating (first you get to brush your butt past your table-neighbor's face when you sit down, then it is your turn to show you theirs when they leave!) that is too close together\n\nDifficult to get a parking spot in the neighborhood\n\nI hate to sound picky, but it is true that when you can't feel comfortable in an environment it is likely that you won't enjoy yourself, and that is exactly what happens to me every time I have no choice but to eat at this location. Try one of the many other locations for a better experience if you can! 0
+I really enjoyed this place. The service was fast and friendly. They have lots of vegan options! The prices were somewhat high but it is high quality food. I would recommend going with a group of friends it is loud and you can be loud too 1
+Food is really good and drinks also. It is a first time I had food on Pa. Prices also not bad. I heard they have couple locations here. I wish they were in MD 1
+Star of India is only good if you go to CMU and if you don't feel like going to India Garden or a better Indian restaurant further away from campus. They do have some good naan but the service is slow and not very good. The food is also not very good. The lamb vindaloo is the only thing that I'll eat there. The chicken tikka masaala has way too much butter and cream in it. \n\nWhen it comes to the spiciness of food, a 6 is extremely spicy. And I do like my curry spicy. Overall, don't go here unless you can't go to India Garden. 0
+If I didn't know this restaurant existed, I would walk right past it 10 out of 10 times. From the street, it looks even shadier than your typical South Oakland establishment but when you step inside, you'll be pleasantly surprised. It's unique but welcoming. My go-to favorite on the menu is the java fried rice. It's got a bite and it's filling. The service is super quick so you can get in and out of here on your lunch break. I've taken 3 people from work here recently (all newbies) and they've all really enjoyed it despite being skeptical based on it's street appeal. 1
+Great garlicky meal. Quick, friendly service. Moderate price. Large portions. Will come again. 1
+This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the city. My favorite is the Thai Basil Fried Rice, but everything I've ordered has been phenomenal. It's an awesome atmosphere- dim lights, relaxed, quiet, calm- and the tea is great. My only gripe is that the tap water tasted like crap every time I've ordered it. All things considered it is a really good, affordable restaurant. 1
+Thought this place was great. Calamari appetizer was delicious, as were each of the pasta dishes we ordered. Also got 2 desserts and both were amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommended, especially for dates. 1
+Absolutely not worth it. First- the service was inexcusable. The food was mediocre at best, and for the price we left extremely disappointed. I am fairly sure that another table just got up and left in the middle of dinner. I was really surprised at both the service and the food because it looks like a nice place and it is expensive. I will never eat here again and I am super irritated that I wasted $80 on a crappy meal and crappy service. I wish I could un-eat the meal. 0
+"Were it not for low student budgets and inexplicable nostalgia for crappy dive bars, it would be a miracle that this place manages to stay open. This bar sends a negative impression before you even order, with a rude staff and...let's call it \""""low air quality\"""" to avoid the more colorful language typically associated with a strongly negative olfactory experience." 0
+Love the pizza inside. 1
+Wanted to see why the reviews are so high for this place. I have to say it was an experience to try at least once while visiting Pittsburgh. We sat at the counter and that was a fun to eat there. We shared a Pastrami sandwich and I thought the meat portions were small, mostly cold slaw and fries in your sandwich. The pastrami was average and I would have liked more of that then the other items. It was a big sandwich and enough for us. We didn't have to order any fries, but we forgot it was in the sandwich. The fries could be crisper and I thought they were tasty, but too soft for me.\n\nOverall, I say go there once to experience it. There's not a lot of attention from the staff, bc the place is so busy. I don't need to go back. If you miss getting a chance to eat there.....then catch it the next time you visit, not a must to visit. 0
+"Ok,\n\n I have friends that have raved about this joint for years. So, it was time to put it to the test. For starters, there was a Pens game starting up, so the place was packed. We stood for about 15 minutes, then got seated. Not too shabby. The place is small and cramped but not too bad.\n\nA friend recommended I order the Steak & Cheese w/ an egg, so I did. My wife ordered the fish, and my daughter got the ham and cheese.\n\nThe server brought out a side of fries, which were lacking salt... Okay, no biggy, throw some ketchup in the mix and you're good to go.\n\nand for the sammys...\n\nNow, I get the whole, \""""I'm from Pittsburgh, I grew up on this stuff and it's best thing since indoor plumbing.\"""" But seriously folks... THIS is what everyone raves about? I mean, let's break the sandwich down.\n\nTwo slices of bread and in between, coleslaw, french fries, steak and cheese, and a fried egg. Grant it, the combination is exquisite, however. THERE IS NO SEASONING ON ANYTHING. The strongest flavor in every bite was cabbage. I wish I was kidding, but it was so bland that I had to drown it in hot sauce to at least get some kind of flavor to it.\n\nMy wife's fish sammy was just the same. We probably could have swapped and couldn't have told the difference.\n\nWe were both thoroughly disappointed and couldn't even finish it. Actually, my daughter's ham and cheese was the most flavorful of the 3 items ordered. \n\nIn all, it was something that had to be tried. But to say this is a great sandwich, is a lie I can't pass along." 0
+Okay, a friend came back to the burgh for a long weekend and after much pleading, begging, and finally, paying me off to take her to this popular Pittsburgh heart clogging, frat boy hangout. If you've had one, you've had every sandwich they sell. They all taste the same, maybe if they salted the fries? Anyway I guess I outgrew the taste of these grease balls. A cold Sam Adams was sitting in front of me and suddenly I thought of it, I can eat healthy by getting turkey, no cheese, fries, or mayo. The waiter looked perplexed after asking him if I could just have turkey with onion, slaw, and tomato. Didn't matter, my sandwich came with fries anyway, guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I picked the fries off and gave them to my friend, who by the way does not take Zocor. As I stated before in a quick note, this original Primanti's is basically a tourist trap, Oakland college getaway, and food network geek paradise. I'll go to the primanti full service restaurant on the other side of Crafton where they cook a bit healthier and offer lighter fare. 0
+Saw Primanti Brother's on Man Vs. Foods.....\n Amazed by the burger loaded with fries and coleslaw, we had to make it a must stop on our trip to Pittsburgh......\n\nPlace was packed, luckily there were only 2 of us and we found a seat pretty quickly.\nWhat's not to love!? A burger with fries, coleslaw on yummy Italian bread and a cold beer. Delicious! My husband, who hates coleslaw even loved!\n\nThis place seems to be a Pittsburgh staple and we make sure everyone we know who is visiting Pittsburgh goes. If they are confused after our burger description, we have them watch Man Vs. Food, after that they can't wait to try it!\n\nWill definitely be going back ! Unfortunately it will be during football season, hopefully we will get in! Not sure about the Jet fans we will be bringing with us =) 1
+Monday night. Called our order in ...picked up 15 mins later. Walked in to pick up and place wasnt packed. \n\nI ordered a fish sandwich. NOT good at all! The fish barely covers the bread!!! They piled on the fries and slaw. But hardly any fish! \n\nNext was my SMALL STREET FRIES. For over $4.00 I EXPECT REAL BACON..NOT IMMATATION BACON BITS!!! OMG! I had to feed these fries to my dog! FRICKEN GROSS!!!!! Along with the great big pieces of pinto beans. :( This is horrible. I was so looking forward to this food! \n\nThanks for letting me down! 0
+My wife is a native Pittsburgher and we go up couple times a year. Have never been to any of the chain stores, only the original. I honestly can't imagine they can match the originality of the store on the Strip. We always seem to get the same waitress from Lithuania, I think, and she always remembers us even though we are not regulars.\nNothing like a Primanti Bros. sangwich and an IC. Dang, wish I was there now!!! 1
+"Here for the weekend and was told i had to try this place out. The Pittsburger cheese steak was pretty bland. Unseasoned beef, dry fries, mediocre slaw, and white bread.\nHopefully Pittsburgh has some better \""""must eat\"""" places." 0
+On my last trip to Pittsburgh, I saw Primanti and thought this is a must try. It's a local institution with awesome sandwiches and pop, right? On this trip, I was able to fit it in - it was an experience that I don't need to experience again. I hadn't looked at the reviews so I didn't realize that it was so limiting - essentially a meat and cheese on gigantic white bread with vinegar based coleslaw and fries.\nI asked the server for a recommmendation and went with the pastrami and cheese - it was fine - a huge sandwhich and I was super hungry and was able to eat most of it but it's just not my thing.\nKudos to Primanti for knowing how to provide a big sandwich with just the right balance of toppings. Only the coleslaw overflowed.\nThey go light on the cheese but it's a good thing. You will be full after eating here and probably will not want to eat anything or look at food for a long while.\n\nVegetarians and people on gluten free diets should stay away in my opinion - the options would be very very limiting. 0
+Ferguson joined me on a business trip here and wanted to try the famed food network acclaimed Primanti Bros. So we did. It is now crossed off his bucket list with heavy, angry lines that ripped through the paper in spots. To those of you with it on your bucket list cross it off now. It may have been a great place when you were rolling through town with a load of pig iron and had 15 minutes to fill your gullet but it currently has no redeemable value other than the kitschy idea of putting everything on your sandwich. \n\nBread - big,thick fluffy pieces that consumes the sandwich,\nMeat - under proportioned for the size and quantity of bread. \nSlaw - yes. There's also slaw in sandwich.\nFries - precooked. Soggy.\n\nSo many other things in Pittsburgh to try. Heck, potato filled pasta pockets (pierogis) have more character.\n\nSo no more. Food network hype. 0
+"Lots of hype... No substance....\nHey, where' the beef...?? No Kidding.... Where's the beef..??\n\nHad their Pastrami sandwhich.... Extra thick cut of Bread... Ok.... Lots of cole slow... Ok... Tons of French fries between \nbuns... Ok... Pastrami..??... About 2 oz of meat at the best....... No kidding.... That's all folks....\n\nYou get tons of. \"""" FLUFF \"""" but very little of what the sandwhich is named after...!!!\n\nWhat a disappointment.... Folks, you get twice more meat in a Subway sandwhich.... All you are getting is Tons of fluff for $7. \n\nDo yourself a favor... Read some reviews about the some better choices in the same vicinity..." 0
+Disappointed with the service this time, saw our waitress once, no refill and the sandwich was tiny in comparison to last time. Will come back, yes - it's still the best. Just not sure what happened, I was very disappointed to say the least. I rode a bike over 200 miles and was ready for some food and drink. We went up the street for additional beverage :-( 0
+The food is cheap, but not a lot of meat on the sandwich. The fries on top of the sandwich were cold but the coleslaw on the sandwich was great. 0
+"Nope. Nope. NOPE. \nWhen I moved here, I got the \""""Oh my ghad ya have to go to Pimanny's!\"""" \n\nAfter doing a search for Pimanny's, and the GPS asking if I meant Primanti's, I went to PRIMANTI'S. Actually, the boyfriend and I went to Primanti's. The boyfriend doesn't like a lot of stuff on his sandwich. He asked for the fries and slaw on the side. Enter first bad impression. \""""You can't have it on the side!' The woman behind the counter snapped. Um, yeah, I can. I look around and notice that everything is served on wax paper, so I poke the boy and point to a patron's \""""plate.\"""" So boyfriend says \""""it's ok if you just pile it up next to the sandwich, I don't mind.\"""" She replies \""""It comes on the sandwich. Not on the side.\"""" So needless to say, no slaw or fries for Mr. Boyfriend. At this point, I'm pissed. If you read my other reviews you know I work in customer service FOR TIPS. I don't care where I am, I don't care how it's served. This is bad service. We didn't ask for anything special or complicated. Whatever. I'm here, and he ordered, so I guess we are still eating. \n\nI ordered the fish. \""""You want yours no slaw no fries too I bet, huh?\"""" Repress. Urge. To. Be. A. Jerk. \""""No, as is will be fine, thanks.\"""" \n\nSo it's Italian bread. Ok. The crust is hard, the bread gets soft with all the stuff on the sandwich. Eating these things is a hot mess. I don't mind a messy meal, but I don't get the appeal here. I understand the history, truck drivers needed to eat on the go, everything went on the sandwich, problem solved. Well, I'm not a truck driver. I'm not on the go. I'm sitting at your bar, wondering how the hell anyone ever ate this while they were driving without wearing it. Anyway, it wasn't epic. The fish was plain, the slaw was plain, the fries were fries, and the bread was meh. The lady came and asked my boyfriend \""""how's your sandwich?\"""" He shrugged \""""It's all right.\"""" Whoa, apparently that's grossly offensive language or something. \""""It's all right?! It's the best around!'' No, maam. Not by a long shot. \n\nI'll pass. Thanks but no thanks. People say \""""well, we grew up here, it's what we eat. It's better when you're drunk.\"""" Ok, I'll keep that in mind. Next time I'm hammered and want to eat a mediocre sandwich with a side of crappy service, I'll be sure to stop on by." 0
+"Food Network tourist trap is what I thought before I came here. It may be that but it's also damn good! We were in town for a Pirates game(we go to a few different stadiums each year) and wanted to try this place out. Of course we had to go to the original. Being a good diner, I had scoped out the menu 1st online and kept seeing \""""our #2 seller\"""" but never seeing number one. So like any dumbass tourist, we asked what the number one seller was and she said \""""the beer\"""". I may as well have been wearing a fanny pack and a hawaaiin shirt at that point. \n\nI ordered the pastrami sandwich and Yuengling. The beer was cold and pastrami was hot! In case you don't know about Pirmanti's, the sandwich is an entrie meal. It comes with what ever sammich you pick and then cole slaw and fries are on the sammich itself. It's huge. Sounds like a novelty but it works. The crazy thing about it is it's only like 6.88 for this ginormous meal. \n\nThere are about 50 different combinations of this sandwich and if I lived close, i'd try them all." 1
+Simply awful.. Long line and wait and terrible food. If I wanted a French fry and coleslaw burger I would of ordered one. Will never go back and I will discourage anyone from making the same mistake as me. 70 years you'd think they would know how to make a sandwich. All me and my party of 10 could do was laugh at the people taking pictures there. Easily worst meal I've had in years and all 10 of us agreed. Avoid at all cost unless you think want the worst and most unhealthy meal you'll have in years. 0
+I don't understand when people tell me they love Ru Sans. The sushi is just ok... Nothing Special. 80% of the menu is deep fried. Ick.\n\nNot saying I would never go here again but there are SOOOOO many better places! 0
+Had the fried shallot salmon roll, awesome! Very fair prices and a nice atmosphere. Can't go wrong. 1
+I love this place. The lunch buffet is amazing (especially considering it's less than $11 per person). They have a good variety of different rolls and Chinese food on the lunch buffet. For the dinner menu they also have extensive options, and a specials sheet that changes seasonally (which is really nice). While the dinner menu is obviously pricier than the lunch menu it is still reasonable. I recommend trying this place out, if for nothing else, for the lunch buffet! 1
+The best deal in Rusans is their $10 buffet! I tried it and its completely worth it :)\nTheir sushi is good! i personally prefer their tempura rolls and my favorite Kiss of fire roll. The only con about this place is that its not good for big groups. They always run into issues whenever we are more than 6 people on accomodating us. Also the ambience is too loud.. I do enjoy it but sometimes it gets annoying.\nOverall iits a good place to eat! 1
+Amazing sushi! Only complaint was on one visit they brought my miso soup out after my rolls... it's typically a starter, so I'm thinking the waiter forgot about it. 1
+Craving sushi? This is the place to go! The menu is insane and they have other food options as well! 1
+"I've been in Charlotte for almost a month now, and have only experienced one great disappointment: that there are only two dim sum restaurants in the entirety, AND that they're both half an hour away from me. Why, Dim Sum? Why?\n\nNow it seems besides the Dragon Court (which doesn't seem to be wowing people either), the Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant is all I have left. Le sigh. \n\nAlright, lament aside and review on, this place did not dress to impress. Outside looked pretty sketch, and upon walking in there, the cook and what looked like the manager were sitting down watching tv. They seemed to be able to afford the down time because there wasn't a soul in the house. I waited awkwardly by the counter, then said, \""""Excuse me,\"""" three times to no avail. Then suddenly, for some reason, the chef looked up, barked something and a waitress came out with my order.\n\nFirst things first: if you are a full-time Dim Sum restaurant, you need to have some staples that come with availability. All sweet items are done ONLY on weekends. This includes the custard tarts, coconut rolls, fried pineapple rolls, ANYTHING that resembles a dessert, and one of the biggest staples of dim sum and one of my personal favorites, zha leung cheung fun, also known as Chinese fried dough wrapped in rice noodle. I know how this may sound, but for those of you who have experienced a good zha leung cheung fun, you know what I'm talkin'bout. \n\nThat taken off my order, I almost decided to wait for the weekend, BUT I was only 15 out of the thirty minutes away in a car with no air conditioning - I may as well tough the damn thing out. Also up on the list: pork and shrimp dumplings, fried shrimp balls, and chicken feet. \n\nThis is my usual dim sum test. Something I like and is easy (dumplings), something I hadn't tried before (shrimp balls), and... the feet. You can always tell how good a dim sum place is going to be by their chicken feet. In this case, the chicken feet were cooked moderately well, but had no seasoning whatsoever and what little sauce there was was very bland. The meat in the dumplings tasted good, but had an odd texture of not ground, but pureed. It took me a couple to get used to it. The shrimp balls were huge, and delicious. However, the outside was soggy instead of the crunchy I was hoping for. \n\nAll in all, hoping for a better dim sum experience. Now all I can do is place my hope in the Dragon Court. Wish me luck." 0
+I was told I *needed* to come here and get dim sum as soon as I got into town. Never one to turn down tasty Chinese foods, my cousin and I met up with two friends for lunch.\n\nOur friend, a regular at this place, put himself in charge of ordering dim sum for all of us. Knowing he knew his stuff and also too lazy to care, we trusted him. He ordered shrimp shu mai, fried taro dumplings, fried pork dumplings, chicken and pork buns, taro shrimp, and stuffed eggplant.\n\nThe fried pork dumplings were much bigger than the ones I'm used to from Prosperity Dumpling back home, but still good. The wrappers were still thin and the filling was legit. I enjoyed the stuffed eggplant, and the shu mai was okay (I am not a huge fan of shrimp shu mai for whatever reason). \n\nDespite that goodness, our meal was a bit disappointing. We asked for chili oil and were told they were out. Needless to say, everyone at the table was upset. Even if they made their own and ran out somehow, they could have hit up any of the 373958 Asian markets on Central (like the one next door!) to get a temporary supply. Later, we learned they did not have any chicken and pork buns, so were given regular pork buns as a substitute. Our taro dumplings, which I usually love, were crispy, but were not cooked through. My friend mused that his was cold. I bit into mine and upon first bite, nearly burnt the roof of my mouth. However, my next bite was lukewarm. \n\nThe prices here were okay and the service was good, but I felt it didn't live up to the hype. I would like to give it another chance, but I'm not going to go out of my way to get back there when there are so many other places to eat in this city. 0
+I went on Sunday with My son. I arrived about 11:25 there were three group ahead of us ,no problem .They have You sign in yourself on the back of take out menu and stand around the register/front door..After 20 minutes the groups were seated so we were next about then a couple came in and signed in then in minutes they were seated ahead us so after standing for 25 minutes we left. I called and told them they needed a better system ,like a maybe they write the name or give you a number ..disappointing 0
+"When you walk in it smells dirty, looks dirty and old. The food is \""""OK\"""". For the dim sum aficionados it might be good, but I won't go again just because of how dirty it looks. If the outside feels looks run down, I can't imagine the kitchen." 0
+I am constantly on a quest for a great used book store. I'd passed by this little place a few times, and one day I finally went inside. The first moment I walked in the door, my senses flooded with the scent of old books (one of my favorite scents on the planet, strange as that is). \n\nThey really have a pretty large selection of books, which was surprising given the size of the store. They had a greatly blend of fiction and nonfiction. I appreciate that they had it laid out in narrower categories than many used book stores I've been to in the past.\n\nJust one minor complaint so far. Some categories of fiction novels were intertwined in shelves that I assumed at first glance were nonfiction. It made it a little difficult to find some of the categories of fiction books. \n\nI'll definitely be returning here in the foreseeable future. 1
+This is certainly one of my favorite bookstores but that could be because they aren't a lot of used bookstore in the area....while their African American section is fairly small, I'm a reader that LOOOVES all kinds of books so it doesn't me that much. There has never been a time I've gone in Bookbuyers in which I haven't purchased a book. The owner or the lady who is always at the register is pretty helpful, the other two employees or maybe they are her parents, aren't necessarily unfriendly, but they aren't welcoming either, they kind of just stare you down. They have an ever growing selection of natural products which is cool. I love the feel of the place it a decent size yet still inviting. I'm not a fan of the cats, but they have never messed with me, and for that I'm grateful. The prices are okay, I have found some GREAT books for cheap, and then I've run across some book that were a little too much for a used book.\n\nI've only traded books here once and it was okay, you don't get cash for the books you only get store credit, I also had quite a few African American titles she didn't seem to want, which I though was odd, because the selection definitely is small, but maybe they don't have a lot of buyer for then...meh, what can you do. All in all, I still like Bookbuyers. 1
+A colleague and I decided to have a quick Friday morning meeting at the Providence Starbucks today... HUGE mistake! Although the service was great & we were able to snag a table, parking was a nightmare & I nearly got hit by an Audi and BMW who were fighting for a parking space and didn't seem to care about anyone else in the parking lot (I'm sure they are very important people, but did they really need to use inappropriate hand gestures when I didn't even want the primo spot they were both vying for???)... \n\nThis was my first experience going to this Starbucks on a weekday, and it will be my last. I have been there several times on Saturday mornings and found the experience relaxing and delightful. \n\nUnless you like being a part of a high stress coffee experience that involves a bunch of people that are in way too much of a hurry and think they're very important, I would suggest patronizing a different Starbucks Monday-Friday. 0
+I love this place. The employees are awesome and the coffee is so good. I love the blueberry muffin too. All of them are so nice and there are plenty of places to sit and chill. It is easy access if on foot or bike so that's a plus too. 1
+I have enjoyed Caribou at Park Road Shopping Center for 4 years and used to receive great and friendly service from their team. They have made some changes to the team and I really do not enjoy going there anymore. There is no chit-chat from the team, they often don't have coffee prepared, and sometimes I'm just ignored when I am ready to buy. It's been tough and I've given them multiple chances, but I've moved on to better places. 0
+This place is usally packed with family or friends, but I have been fortunate to have never had to wait. I love the vegetarian options. My favorite is the tofu and asparagus. Wait, anything with flat noodles. Oh and how can I forget the curry bowls. Don't judge me it is a 9 page menu, which can be overwhelming. I am excited to keep trying more options as I continue to live here in Charlotte. I will take my mom next month when she visits so I will update my review then. She is going to love it. Everyone else that has came with me enjoys it. Lang Van makes me happy to live in Charlotte. 1
+EVERYTHING on the menu is phenomenal!\nThis is the kind of place where you quickly become a regular. The family that runs the restaurant is super friendly and great with faces and names.\nTry the coffee with condensed milk...it's dreamy and the perfect way to end a fantastic meal! 1
+"I must have terrible karma when it comes to this place. I look that the reviews and think I must be eating at a different place than everyone else. I've been here 3 times, and the service has always been cool and unskillful. With the exception of the squash curry, I've had some mediocre to terrible meals.\n\nMost recently, the broccoli in the noodle dish came out so overcooked, it was completely brown-grey. The dish had also not been expo-ed properly, so when I sent it back, it came out looking like a different dish. That said, the second attempt was nothing more than \""""blah.\"""" I think the vegetables are frozen to start. The life had also been boiled out of all the vegetables in my date's dish.\n\nI just think there are so many great Asian places in Madison, I don't know why people flock here." 0
+"Four stars is pretty good in my book, and I've seldom given 5 stars.\n\nI've ordered the curry squash dishes and noodle dishes in the past. On a recent visit, I ordered the egg rolls (they are fairly large), the stuffed chicken wings with brocolli and peanut satay coconut sauce, and bean thread Long Song (sp?) dishes. \n\nI have tried the Atwood and Willy St locations and I really do adore the charm and personalized attention one gets at the Willy St location more. I think we were served by the owner/co-owner and she was extremely attentive during a busy Saturday night.\n\nThe food was delish, and we had enough leftovers of course, for another meal. \n\nOne thing I would recommend to them is to have more noodle dishes, and few people know what \""""bean thread\"""" noodles are, so it would be good to use other descriptors like \""""clear rice noodles\"""", etc. \n\nAlso, at other places, when I've ordered stuffed Hmong chicken wings, the sauce accompaniment has been fish sauce with lime juice, so this was a variation upon that classic." 1
+It was Laosy. 0
+"One of the best take-out meals I've ever had. A group of us shared #31 Larp (with pork), #11 Kang Gai soup (w/chicken), #28 Mango Curry (w/ tofu), #19 Phra Lam Durn Don (w/chicken), and the Spring Rolls (both shrimp and tofu). We had the \""""timid\"""" spice level for everything except the soup, which was \""""careful.\"""" The soup and Phra Lam were so very, very good. I could go for a big bowl of their peanut sauce right now. The curry was also great. The spring rolls were fine - we all liked the shrimp variety better than the tofu. The Larp dish was the only one we didn't finish (and lick the container) - too much ginger for my taste. Not terrible, but not nearly as good as the other dishes. I can't wait to return to Lao Laan-Xang!" 1
+I had a good idea of what to expect, having had Laotian cuisine maybe once or twice in the past. I can't comment on the restaurant itself because my friend and I had our meals delivered. Upon its arrival (on time, btw), I realized there were two things I was not expecting:\n\n1) The portion size. $11.50 gets you a LOT of food, more than a petite person can finish by herself in one sitting. You're looking at about two meals counting the rice.\n\n2) The quality. My gut told me to order Tofu in Peanut Sauce with the lowest level of spiciness. My gut, as usual, did not steer me wrong.\n\nI regret that I wasn't able to take the leftovers with me (long drive home with no insulated bag), but the memory of that sweet and delicious food will live on! 1
+"Went to Lao Laan-Xang for lunch on a quiet Saturday and had a delightful meal. My order was for one vegetarian egg roll as an appetizer, the Gang Gallie curry with chicken, and jasmine tea.\n\nThe egg roll took a while to get out to me, but was hot and fresh. It was fat but not overstuffed, filled with cabbage, carrot and some other vegetables along with a good taste of seasoning. The wrap wasn't under-cooked on the on the inside like so many other egg rolls I've tried. I'm pretty sure the sweet & sour that came with was homemade, but it was so light in flavor it was unnoticeable against the bold seasoning of the egg roll itself. Kind of a shame, really.\n\nThe Gang Gallie was a yellow curry and coconut milk base with chicken, green beans, potato, onion, Thai eggplant, and what I think was acorn squash -- it definately wasn't carrot as it said on the menu. They served it in the ceramic cooking vessel and the portion size was incredibly generous. A massive bowl of white rice was served alongside for ultimate carb overload effect. It may have cost $11.95 on the menu, but I was able to take home enough to make a second meal. The curry was very nice; all the vegetables were cooked just right and the flavor of the vegetables came through the spice.\n\nMy jasmine tea was good. Enough said. =o)\n\nAs far as spiciness goes, I had ordered the curry at spice level 4. On the menu this is described as \""""Native Lao\"""" and I think that's accurate; you could eat this continuously without \""""overheating\"""", so to speak. They're not trying to hurt you. It's spicy, but not crazy...if you are comfortable with spicy food, order at a 4. It's not overpowering.\n\nService was attentive and nice. It's a small restaurant, so only one cook and one waitstaff was on duty. The food came out slowly but not unbearably so. Lao Laan-Xang was quite fairly priced and the food was good. If you haven't been, it's worth the visit." 1
+I am really disappointed because we LOVE this place. We haven't been to eat very often but when I get a craving for spicy, delicious, rich curry this is the place that comes to mind. We seek it out during festivals and outings in the neighborhood. This time, it just wasn't the same. The place was full, and it looked like most of the people sitting already had something to eat in front of them. We were brought half full waters without ice, which struck me as odd because everyone around us had full ice waters, and all the people that sat after us were given full ice water so I don't know what that was about. We ordered quickly. I ordered the Squash Curry and my husband ordered by name the Gang Phet by name. We had ordered these dishes before and we knew what we were expecting, we both ordered medium-hot because on a previous visit we had ordered hot and it was enough to make my eyes water, which I like but wasn't in the mood for. We got our rice. Literally 15 minutes after getting our rice my husband's dish came out, about 7 minutes after than mine came out. My husband opened his pot and poured it out and it didn't look right. It had potatoes and snow peas and a very, very, very light sauce, not the Gang Phet we knew. We let a server know that we thought he received the wrong dish and she insisted that it was correct, but when I got home I looked at the menu and it was not correct, this makes me so disappointed, why lie to your customers? To avoid making them what they actually wanted and ordered? His food wasn't hot by the time we started eating, though it may have been because of the ice cold rice we were eating it with. My squash curry was wonderful, but it did seem more watery, as did his. I guess we need to find another place to enjoy delicious, rich curries from now on. 0
+The Spicy Peanut Curry makes me happy.\n\nCurry is a beautiful form of comfort food, but when the curry broth is largely composed of peanut butter you've got a whole new level of comfort food. Rich, warm, and bold in terms of flavor, the Spicy Peanut Curry at Lao Laan-Xang is genius. \n\nThe reality is that once you've had a dose of fantastic curry, whether it be Japanese curry, Indian curry, or Thai style curry, there is no going back. You're a curry fan for the long haul. That curry has deviously snuck its way into your life and before you know it, you'll be dreaming of the lovely simmering of coconut milk and peanut sauce for days. \n\nLucky for you, the Spicy Peanut Curry at Lao Laan-Xang offers the remedy, so go ahead and feed that crave. 1
+If it weren't for Genna's I wouldn't be happily married.\nLove this bar, held my husbands 40th birthday here.\nLove the Bunnies on Easter\nHoward is the best bartender.\nGreat place to hang out for Halloween.\nReading the bathroom walls is always fun. 1
+Fun bar to go with friends, but most people seem to be regulars and stick to their own groups so don't expect to meet anyone new. On weekends it's generally too packed to move, so you won't be mingling too much anyway, but the music is good and the drinks are reasonable, so it's certainly worth it.\n\nBest part: Happy Hour Monday-Friday!, 4:30-6:30pm. 40% off rail drinks and $3 for certain good tap beers, plus free chips and salsa, veggies and dip, cheese, and little smokies. With the largest outdoor seating area during the warmer months, you certainly can't go wrong with Gennas for a drink or two after work. 1
+"How did I live in Madison all my life and never go to Sophia's until 2 months after I moved away?\n\nMy loss obviously! This is hands down the best breakfast I have ever had in Madison. The pancakes were generously sized and not too flour-y and slightly sweet, but not overpowering or anything. My companion ordered the basil/mozzarella/tomato omelette and it was so delicious I couldn't even believe it. The fried potatoes were delicious as well. Everything was fresh and just so tasty. \n\nAll of the baked goods looked yummy as well. I wish my stomach held more!\n\nThe atmosphere was very cozy, and the people working were friendly. At one point, Sophia herself called the staff to ask how it was going, and all the patrons said \""""hello\"""" over the phone.\n\nThe hours are odd, only being open till whenever (noonish?) on Saturday and Sunday, but it really only adds to the charm.\n\nI will forever kick myself for so many drives past Sophia's without going in." 1
+Fantastic breakfast. Crazy cute staff. Can't beat it. 1
+I really love Kushi Bar, it's the kind of place that I wouldn't be embarrassed to take my old friends from Boston or New York to. The sweet potato fries are fantastic and the dipping sauce just adds fuel to my firey addiction to sriracha. For vegetarians, I recommend the house salad (kumquats!), kimchi tofu, mushrooms, curry veggie and rice bowl and wash it all down with the gin rickey. 1
+"It's funny because six years ago, my review would have been 5 stars. Not so much now. I used to eat at Dotty's all the time at the old location. Now that it's moved, I think I've been there once.\n\nI love the burgers, cheese curds, and the fries, but now that it's a sit-down place with waiters and stuff, I feel like their kind-of-pricey-burgers should be like a meal thing. \n\nI guess what it really is, is that old place was a lot more fun. The new location seems like it has more of a \""""I just drove my SUV 40 miles to see a hockey game in Madison and now I'm hungry\"""" feel to it." 1
+"Last Saturday was the only time in my life when I used the word \""""F**K\"""" and \""""Dumplings\"""" in the same sentence(As in \""""F**K no I do not want to go to Dotty Dumpling's\""""). My ever observant companions took that as a definite NO and fortunately we went elsewhere.\n\nIs it just me? Do I not know what a good burger tastes like or what good service consists of? After reading the good reviews here guess I don't but the two times I have been there in three years I have had the most greasy, overpriced burgers accompanied by slow, indifferent service I have ever had. I ordered a medium-rare and got a bloody, greasy glob that pretty much dissolved the bun. The meat was tasteless and the only thing that saved it was the sauce. Oh, and it took a mere forty-five minutes to get to me. The first visit wasn't much better.\n I think though that it may have something to do with going there on Sunday nights which can be a crap-shoot at any restaurant in Madison. Maybe I'll try it again on a weekday but since I had one of the worst meals of my LIFE at this place I'm not eager to test my luck again.\nIf you have to go, stick to the fried mushrooms." 0
+Favorite burgers in Madison 1
+I had the California Burger. It was good but not excellent, and certainly not the best burger in Madison. I went with three other people and they agreed. We should have went to Five Guys. 0
+I was tricked into coming here. This place serves burgers and pretty much nothing else. They offer a home-made vegan patty on the menu, but it turns out there are no vegan buns. The waitress was kind enough to offer to put the patty on top of a couple pieces of lettuce, which is slightly better than what we've experience some other places. But, if you are serious about trying to cater to us dietary weirdos, please go the extra step and save a spot in your freezer for a couple frozen vegan buns from Whole Foods. You can them pop in the oven for 8 minutes on the rare occasion a vegan actual tries to partake of your otherwise flavorful offerings. 0
+"Food ok. Service consistently poor to awful. Lighting painfully low. \n\nSpecialty burger restaurant whose burger patties are only ok - today dry, rubbery, fairly flavourless though previously better - and flavour combinations pretty mediocre. Assorted deep fried foods are pretty good including the very expensive cheese curds. I had the toadstool burger. The mushrooms and cheese faded away against the charred flavour of the patty which was slightly pink inside and black on the outside. The bun was soggy. The garlic sauce remarkably tasty. For $7.50 ish I felt ripped off. Would recommend getting a cheeseburger to go from five guys to be honest!\n\nService has been poor on previous visits and today was especially bad. \""""Emily\"""" took her time before she finally came by our table. Then she asked us for our drink orders three times in the space of two minutes. Then a five minute gap... When I said we were ready to order she inexplicably turned around, walked off and disappeared for another five minutes. The rest of the service was adequate in a surly teenage kinda way though she also failed to mention that the cider on the menu was listed incorrectly. When it arrived it was actually peach flavoured and not to my taste at all. However I couldn't be bothered wrestling with her further so can't really blame the restaurant entirely for having suffered through an entire glass of the stuff. \n\nOverall, we will not be returning. Between the dingy lighting (I think meant to create atmosphere...?!!!), the mediocre, overpriced food and the appalling service I would recommend you go elsewhere too." 0
+Good jambalaya and ok chili (the cheese is a slice just plopped on top) and cornbread... Great beer... But that's all I could eat. I have a severe fish allergy and it was that or a few of their salads (nothing with any meat though). Very disappointing that they hadn't thought about cross contamination with allergies. I'll go back for the soup and definitely the beer but it'll only be with friends... Not by myself. And only if other people suggest it. Very disappointing. 0
+In full disclosure, I have been boycotting this place since they botched my wedding rehearsal party 2.5 years ago. A bride never forgets.\n\nHowever, I was forced back there this week with co-workers. I was seated in a booth with an enormous hole in the center (think toilet). The black bean sliders were bland and mushy, served on a dry bun (guacamole was promised, but not delivered), with the tiniest shred of rubbery cheese on top. Two of us ordered this and both of us agreed - never again. I tried a bite of the truffle fries and they were pretty good. Although, I would eat cardboard if you drizzled enough truffle oil on it. The Guinness is solid, for America. \n\nThe kicker. They inquired about whether they could seat another party in our booth - like, with us. It took everyone by surprise but me, since that was the same thing did for my wedding rehearsal dinner. Two parties in the same room. But that time they didn't ask. 0
+Great atmosphere reminiscent of an Irish Tavern with traditional Irish food nicely presented in good size portions at a moderate price 1
+I have spent many chilly and not-so-chilly nights holing up at this music venue, which became one of my favorite places in all of Madison after four years of concert-going here. Majestic Theater is a great place to see a show, and can hold its own whether hosting an acoustic, guitar-strumming session or a full-on electronic dance party. There are seats on the upper balcony but most concerts are stand-only, general admission. Majestic has more than enough room for swaying or dancing yet it still retains an intimate feel. There are two bars (one upstairs and one downstairs), but drinks are over-priced, which is typical for a music venue. Sometimes, Majestic also hosts salsa nights and other themed parties. Just writing about this is making me ache for some more Majestic memories! 1
+I love walking into this place! Obviously there is some great concert or event happening here, and I'm always super excited to take in the full majestic experience every time. \nIt's not the largest venue area, but the bar area makes up for it with a nice selection of beers.\nBe prepared to stand if your headed into the main floor for a show.\nIf you hit up the balcony as soon as you get in, there is seating available with some small tables. Nice if your taking your parents to a concert and the old people just don't like standing. \nI recently saw Eric Johnson, the guitar god himself, at the majestic and the sound was great. One of the better sound shows I heard here (sometimes the sound is mediocre at best) \nThe bathrooms are super easy to get to during a show, and there seems to be plenty of them.\nDon't expect a giant auditorium here, it's old and small, but gets the job done. 1
+I love Majestic and its atmosphere but when I had an extremely sore throat and asked for water, not only did they deny me tap water and said I had to pay for bottle water ($3), when I gave up and went to go buy the water, they said it was a 2 drink minimum for credit cards. What happened to basic customer service? 0
+I have been there 3 times in the last couple of years, and each time I regret it due to my low noise tolerance. Although many people have said this is a good place for music, the acoustics in the cafe is horrendous and the service is extremely slow.\n\nEach time I went, I ordered food. The food is good, but it takes, on average, 30-60min for your food to arrive. I suspect that the owner is very cheap that I only saw 1 (at the very most 2) waitresses on my 3 visits which include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night in summer time (I'd say this is probably as busy as it gets). This is probably why the food is super slow.\n\nThe drinks are made poorly. It is a wine bar after all.\n\nHowever, if you like loud music and prefer to go out alone, this might be a good choice. But if you invited friends and want to have any sort of conversation without your throat burning from yelling all night, avoid this place. I swear I will never set foot in here again. 0
+Cafe Momo has a great atmophere, and the food is delicious. Gourmet pizzas, baked brie, goat cheese nachos (!!), great soup, delicious desserts--all without pretense. It's not the place to go if you want something filling, though. 1
+Thursday nights are the best at the Essen Haus. With cheap 2 liter boots and abundant space, this restaurant creates the perfect atmosphere for large groups to hang out and drink good beer. \n\nMy friends and I have been here on many occasions, and I have enjoyed each one. I wouldn't say the cuisine is the best (the cheese curds are pretty good though). It's pretty standard fare as far as the reuben, schnitzel, and other German foods go.\n\nThe beer is where this place shines. Feel free to bring a deck of cards for Euchre or just hang out. After drinking 3 boots, you get a t-shirt. Like I said earlier, this place is great for large groups. They have multiple booths that have space for groups of 10+ people. Everyone is always in a festive mood and willing to spread their spirit to other people in the Essen Haus.\n\nBe prepared for the chicken dance song though. I heard it at least 3 times the other night. 1
+"\""""we fear change\"""" \n\nhttp://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2009/10/29/129013569047075449.jpg\n\nIn one of the few instances of my life, I ask you not to live vicariously through Garth Algar as it applies to the remodeled Paul's Club. I just stopped in for the first time, and let me tell you... in with the old, in with the new. \n\nI loved the vibe's Paul's club used to give; comfy/intimate/unique. The new setup offers the same ambiance, there's just more room. The effort that went into getting the tree in there can't be understated... (it's pretty darn cool). The bar still offers an amazing array of options (they have ouzo, which is pretty rare for a State St. joint not titled Nick's), and employ bartenders who (still) really know what they're doing. The guy who served me even knew how to make a Sazerac offhand... which is pretty cool. \n\nAll in-all, I came in skeptical and walked out a self-reassured fan. It was like hearing a new album from a favorite band that didn't disappoint, while simultaneously eliciting the same nostalgia you felt the first time you listened. \n\nParty On, Paul's Club" 1
+From what I had heard, I thought this would be way more of a dive bar. Definitely not. It had a nice feel and cute couches if you were lucky enough to get one. However, the actual people who went there were a bit much. If you have a bouncer, please escort the rowdy persons out. I was sitting at the high top tables and a drunk patron kept running into me. I ended up wearing half my drink. The staff saw this and did nothing. \n\nOverall the rest of my experience was ok. I liked the tree. It is just kind of an average, everyday bar with a great tree. \n\nThe bartenders were jerks. Inattentive. There was one with curly hair, she talked to me like I was an idiot. From ordering to closing my tab, you would have thought I was speaking another language. I doubt I will go back to Paul's. 0
+Harvest is an excellent restaurant on the main square in downtown Madison. Their food incorporates local seasonal ingredients. I had a special salad of local heirloom tomatoes with a soft cheese (forgot the name), small leaves of basil and sea salt. Some of the best tomatoes I've had in years. I selected the home-made cavatelli pasta - made with pesto. sliced baby potatoes and green beans. Very good - and finished with a passion fruit sorbet. Highly recommended! 1
+"This place is sure to, and as I'm seeing below, cause plenty of controversy. It's well known concept is obviously slow cooked all organic foods. Not the kind of life I'm personally going to lead but I applaud the effort and enjoy trying something outside the box. \n\nHarvest is the kind of place you only go for GRPs. Graduations. Rehearsals. Parents. It's an experience almost more than a dinner. Very much involved in the ingredients the preparation, technique, pairings as much as the food. It's for those particularly who are more open-minded. I would say do not come here if you don't have an adventurous or willing palate. You won't like it off the bat and then you'll knock all the efforts put in as just \""""weird food in little portions.\"""" \n\nMy experience here was a mix of those who thought it was expensive dog food and those who acted as experts in eating foie gras and squid. Coming in I hadn't had the chance to try some of these fine dishes, while I tried the more exotic options and didn't really care for many of them, I didn't much anticipate to walk away loving duck liver. But as I said GRP. Graduations, Rehearsals, Parents. This is the opportunity to try these things while you can in a smaller city. \n\nIf it's your dime and you're more concerned about getting something you know you will enjoy definitely get something more fit for you. I'm just saying don't knock it if you are ignorant or close-minded. I loved the butternut squash soup shot I had. And I had several bits of fish dishes I really enjoyed. The cuts of meat were also flawless. \n\nThis was probably the longest meal I've ever had. From the amount of people present, to the courses, to the pacing of the restaurant. Sit back in your fine apparel, talk with those around you, take it ALL in, savor it as one of the more elaborate meals you may ever have. The food is amazingly refined, I may not like liver and shellfish, but this restaurant's food is not the result of a golden calf effect. Really make this most of this if you have the chance, look at the menu beforehand, look some things up, ask questions, and try as much you can. I wish more restaurants could inspire this amount of passion in people." 1
+I'm not a big 5 star guy... but The Weary Traveler really does itself well. You could always find an issue to pick something apart... so let's list those out now: figuring out where to sit if you're new to the place, the music that some of the bartenders play too loud, the one meal that I didn't like, and... um... okay, done. Now, for what's good. This place doesn't even have a deep fryer. When it comes to the food, they take their time, they put it together well, and they use exceptional ingredients. The West of the Andes sandwich, the Chili (with meat), the Tom Ka Tofu, are all favorites of mine. I also like the Carne Asada, because the plate comes with great pickled veggies, fresh guacamole, nicely spiced sirloin, and a whole bunch of chips. Cut up that meat, mix the pieces together, and you've got a killer dip for dinner... go ahead, try it, you'll like it... I promise.\n\nIn other news, the bartenders are friendly but generally not up for much conversation. The place is just as good for a couple of drinks as it is for dinner, and they have some great larger tables for some friends to get together and take advantage of their extensive board games collection in the back corner. It is also open late and serves dinner until 1am... which is a major plus as Madison tends to shut down much earlier.\n\nA local, cozy, affordable, quality, friendly bar/restaurant that never disappoints... 5 of 5. 1
+Warm interior with lots of wood paneling. Bar runs the entire width of interior. Didn't stay for food but good selection of wisco beers I hadn't seen elsewhere. Friends have said the food is tasty. Great last stop spot on the night 1
+Bob's badbreath buger with the garlic potatoes are out of this world!! Also check out their NessAlla Kombucha cocktails made in house... wow. 1
+Very very noisy, don't expect to be able to carry on a conversation 0
+The food has always been good here. However, I have never had good service. That's enough to make me never go back. I've consistently had waitstaff not pay attention to the table, take forever to serve or check on the table, and one time the waitress was rude to me because the bill was wrong! \nThere are so many great places to get food in Madison, you shouldn't waste your time on bad service at the Weary 0
+The wife, baby and I stopped in for Brunch this past Sunday due to my friends kept raving about this place. Upon entering the cloth curtains, the room was 75% full. In the room we were in, there were only two waiters waiting on everyone and we stood for 5 minutes unnoticed. The bartender to the right didn't bother to greet us either. It felt awkward and after noticing many customers still waiting to be served, we figure it'll be a long wait since they're under staffed. It was a dissapointing first impression. Maybe we'll return again in the spring and hopefully they'll be better staffed. 0
+"Cute decor, looked like a fun place until we sat down at the bar and had to deal with the Asian female bartender (noting this only because didn't catch her name....or service for that matter) Thank you to the guy that told us she's always like that..I feel for you.\n\nIll repeat...You're in the \""""service\"""" industry..please go home and don't work if you can't handle people even if your having an off day. I've bartended I know. I don't recall the last time I felt so disrespected in a bar when I'm the customer spending my money.\n\nWords of advice: (from experience) \n1. Smile\n2. Act friendly (even if you don't feel like it) yes, your tip depends on it\n3. If asked a question, answer it :)\n4. Seriously - dress for success - PJ's are for home.\n\nWe left within 5 mins of being there and told her she sucks... And you do. Unfortunately, you missed out on a fat tip....it's across the street at jolly bobs with the bartender that does the above... See list 1,2,3,4.\n\nSome may feel this is a harsh review but first impressions are everything.\n\nCheers :)" 0
+The Weary Traveler is a nice place to take visitors from out of town, especially those that have a choosy tongue. The menu isn't too broad, and I'd say pretty standardized, but with a twist that sets it apart from the more mundane and generic restaurants.\n\nA staple, which I think everyone must try at least once, is the Bad Breath burger. I can't add much that hasn't already been said before, but it is honestly a high contender as one of the best burgers in Madison in my opinion. Organic meat can't be beat.\n\nAlthough perpetually slammed with nearly everyone on planet Earth, when you are seated this cramped atmosphere is no longer present. I've generally always had sweet and diligent service, but I am lax when it comes to this. Feed me, check up on me once or twice, and booze me up and you are a star in my book. And the Weary Traveler does just that. 1
+"Wow. I really, really love Lazy Jane's. The scones really are THAT good and there is truly nothing better than waving that big Bakery Express Wand to get them. And coffee snobs may think it's trashy, but I am so glad they have hazelnut coffee.\n\nThe key to Lazy Jane's is to go very early on the weekend or really, any time during the week - it's small! Last week, I brought in Lazy Jane's scones for my office and I think I'm now everyone's favorite co-worker. I never noticed a bad attitude from the staff or fellow patrons. I wish I had kids so they could play in the adorable kid nook upstairs with toys, books and comfy couches! \n\nIf you do insist on a late morning meal with a party larger than 2 on the weekend but can't handle the line, here are my tips to deal with it: check out the board, decide what you want, tell the designated \""""order-er\"""" of your party, go grab a seat, and be happy." 1
+As a brunch aficionado, I must say Lazy Jane's ranks up there on the Madison circuit. Scone selection was amazing, and really, all the baked goods looked delicious. I had the veggie frittata which was quite yummy and the Columbian Italian coffee was on point. Slightly weird that they served it in a pint glass...for a minute I thought I was having Guinness for breakfast. Fiance indulged in the chorizo scramble special, which was also pretty tastey. No wait at about 10am on a Saturday, which was surprising, though parking was kind of a b-. And I kind of liked how they sang my name! Overall, good eats - I'll definitely be back! 1
+Scones are outrageously good. So is the SCC. They have recently been experimenting with not calling your name\nout, which is a nice change, makes it quieter. 1
+Went to Lazy Jane's for brunch this morning (around 1pm). \n\nGet there as early as you can! They ran out of a number of dishes and the scone selection was sparse. Also, they needed to restock the water glasses, and they ran out of forks, apparently due to a dishwasher malfunction. Eating the seitan hash with plastic cutlery is a little challenging =) \n\nBUT The food and atmosphere are still amazing. And I had the vanilla almond coffee. OMG! Yum! 1
+BY FAR my fave lounge/drinks place.\n\nIt's small, it's intimate, it's NECESSARY (Especially with the plethora of Great Dane type wings and chips and beer places... don't get me wrong, I like a good pale ale as much as the next person.. but I digress)\n\nThe drinks are FANTASTIC. Please try the pulp fiction, it's by far my fave.\n\nTheir appetizers are THAT. Appetizers. I wouldn't go there to eat, I go there to drink, enjoy the company of a few friends, and generally have a great time. Thursdays there's live music, usually a guitar player, which always sweetens the night..\n\nI'm SERIOUS on the Pulp Fiction.... You WON'T regret it.\n\nThe price range is higher, because frankly, at the end of the day, YOU WILL have at least 5-6 cocktails.. And enjoy them... Be prepared!! :) 1
+"I don't know why I haven't reviewed Opus yet--I go there probably every couple of weeks.\n\nAs a grad student, I basically limit myself to their Monday all-night happy hours, but if I were in a higher income bracket, I'd definitely go more often. Yes, they're pricey. But they're worth it. I love their cocktails, both the fancy froufrou ones (for example: the Butter Up Kim--sounds horrible; peanuts in a drink?! but it is DELICIOUS; the Ryan's Baby--lemony delicious; the Cha Cha Cha, which matches my hair) and the very simple wines (which they have always obligingly let us sample before ordering) and my personal favorite: gin rickeys made with fresh-squeeze lime juice.\n\nI especially appreciate the attentive service that we have always received. I generally go with other grad student types, and some places I get the feeling that staff don't feel we're worth their time, but that NEVER happens here. The owner recognizes me--admittedly not hard with my hair--and she and the staff always take good care of us without being suffocating. Last time I went, she had a headband I'd dropped there almost a month previously that they'd been hanging onto behind the bar for the next time I came in!\n\nI really enjoy the atmosphere. I always like the music they're playing (once they played through the entire Massive Attack Mezzanine album; last time, it was something I didn't recognize but pleasantly reminiscent of mid-career David Bowie), and the seating is nice although I try to avoid the little stools at the low tables, preferring the benches.\n\nFinally, if you are looking for a good deal, you can't beat a 25% off \""""martini flight\"""" during happy hour. Just ask before you order and they'll tell you what exactly you'll be getting. It's a good way to sample new drinks and a LOT of alcohol for $12 regular price, $9 at happy hour! Friend them on Facebook for additional special offers--last week they were doing a free drink after 8pm for fans." 1
+An oft passed-over place near other raucous bars like the Tipsy Cow and Argus. It's so small and classy, no wonder people here walk straight past it. Inside, you will find a lofty space with comfy, intimate booths. There's some classy music playing, and a long list of delicious adult beverages with apt descriptions. They have straight ballin' happy hour specials every day of the week except Saturday, and delicious snacks if you get munchies. \n\nSome of my favorite drinks: Alana's Ruby Slipper (a drink that includes champagne, St. Germaine, cassis, and ginger) and the Whiskey Man (Rye whiskey with orange blossom, hint of elderflower and fresh sour). \n\nAlthough the space is kind of small, you will probably have it to yourself most of the times. This place is sadly overlooked in favor of the other places on King St. Give it a try though, you will be most pleasantly surprised. 1
+This was next to my ex's old apartment. We always got coffee there in the mornings, whoever was up first would hop over and get some coffee. Usually it was her. The coffee was ok, looking back it wasn't worth a trip to the place next door.\n\nThe food? Don't get me started. It's the most inadequate food I've ever had to pay for. The bread was stale, the meats were boring, the vegetables were weak. Because it was next door, we'd eat their from time to time. And it honestly wasn't that great.\n\nDon't go out of your way to eat here, but if you happen to live next door, it's an ok stop for coffee.\n\nAlthough, I must admit: it was nice to kick back in the outdoor dining area and relax with a coffee. 0
+20 minutes to make a sandwhich and acting like that's not unusual? No thanks. AVOID. This is why hippies shouldn't be thrust into management roles. 0
+Has anodyne coffee from Milwaukee (best I've ever had in my young life) makes a nice San Francisco BLT (BLT with guac) served with a side salad. Great place to read a book or study. 1
+I'm seriously giving this place a 5 star rating not because it's perfectly laid out -- Woodman's East is really a dump. However this place has an insane variety of groceries and seriously has prices that are low, and by low, I mean lower than an Asian grocer.\n\nAnother really surprising aspect of this particular Woodman's is the variety of ethnic groceries. I have never seen chow pei yu sold in any place besides an Asian market, but this place has it. Basmati Rice is about half the price of whatever I get in Milwaukee (the city, not the street) and the beer selection in both Woodman's is incredible. Seriously, where else can you find Augustiner Br\u00e4u in Madison (or in practically any place in the U.S.)? You might think Riley's, but no, it's in good ol' Woodman's liquor section.\n\nMy real issue with Woodman's East is the frozen veggie section, which is quite lacking and not as cheap as the one in the west. Their tea selection is also lacking too. Both Woodman's stores have pretty bad seafood selection, but if you're looking for cheap and plentiful anything else, this place is it. 1
+"The prices are the only thing that saves this lousy grocery. I almost never go there. I may if it is convenient. I don't even go there to save money, which I we all could use in this day and age. \nNo one seems happy at this place. I once witnessed a jerk (check out person) yelling at a woman in line for using food stamps. Otherwise they just scowl.\nThe store always seems cluttered and dirty. Yeah, food is food but heck, life is too short to shop in a scuzzy grocery. \nEven their adds suck! They have \""""better people\"""" because they are \""""employee owned\""""? Where is the logic in that? There are plenty of very good people at the store I shop at and they are always friendly and even know who I am! Wow! What a novel concept!\nPhil Woodman is always touting some cheap mac and cheese, olive oil, or cereal. Never mind that the stuff is bad for your health. It's cheap! Come on down, we will save you a buck and give you a coronary!\nAnyone who says this is a great store is only saying that the stores they are accustomed to are worse.\nI hate this place." 0
+"Sooooooooo there's a little bit of beer here. And by \""""little bit\"""" I mean a $#!% ton! I don't think I've ever seen so many different varieties under one roof, so much so it was near impossible to settle on the two brews that I grabbed... Moon Man and a New Glarus first for me, Enigma. They call it a sour, but I've had sourer (is that really a word?) It's tasty! Sweet almost cherry-like notes, but what do I know... I just started drinking beer yesterday. \n\nThe liquor aisles will take you days to navigate. Let me make it easy. Three Olives S'mores Vodka. It's all you need. It's best shaken with ice and strained, but you can do pretty much anything with it. We had some eager drinkers (read: drunk ass mo fos) over to the house who discovered that you can add anything right down to tonic and it'll probably still be delish. \n\nAs for foodstuffs, I can't say much because I haven't shopped those aisles. \n\nCarry cash, check or your debit though. Visa isn't everywhere you want to be." 1
+Grade: D+\n\nJust because a place has been around forever doesn't earn it a free pass. Actually, it kinda does. Pass this one up.\n\nP.S. The raw sewage stank in the bathroom was conveniently ironic here. 0
+I have been coming here my whole life and it is one of those places that you will always remember. It has changed very little in the last 30 years except I think it has had a few different owners. Nick's is a classic Greek diner with nicer dinner options (steak, fish fry, a few Greek dishes, etc). The food is always solid and straight down the middle. I always have the basics (burger or a turkey sandwich) and they are totally fine. Nick's feels like you stepped back into the 50s and I appreciate that the owners decided to keep alive what is one of the coolest interiors in the US. 1
+Uh, it has a light up bar. Yeah, that's kind of neat. 0
+I've used this hotel for years through work and have always had a positive experience. Free WiFi, great front desk staff, big rooms and easy access to the great city of Madison. \n I tend to be very hard on hotels but this one always leaves me satisfied. 1
+You cannot beat this location for downtown Madison. Walking distance to many fantastic restaurants, coffee shops, shopping etc. Love the valet parking. However, it is in major need of renovations. Stay for the location but not much else. 0
+It's great if you are under 30, over 30 find another locale.\n\nBy the way if you are over 30 in Madison are there any options? Yes, there are, leave and find another larger fabulous city.\n\nMy recommendation is to be invisible or go somewhere else. 0
+Really fun spot for outdoor movies, sunsets, food, drinks, live music, sunbathing, plays, ice cream and probably more things that I forgot.\n\nBring the kids, bring grandma and grandpa. This it's a great spot for everyone. 1
+Oh man, where else can you get a blueberry milkshake with a heaping midwest breakfast? Nowhere. Always worth the wait for this heart attack inducing cafe. 1
+Hmm, wasn't quite a fan. Perhaps it was the fact that my Reuben omelette was not altogether tasty and neither was my boyfriend's corned beef. Still, I appreciate the ginormous portions and the cute setting. 0
+I always go for the scrambler,milk shakes, and coffee for Sunday brunch. Really cozy diner which is unique to Madison. 1
+Love this place! Unfortunately my pancakes are sometimes undercooked, but otherwise everything else is really good and service is surprisingly fast considering how busy they are. 1
+Long line, weird seating, great prices, and food that lacked flavor and texture. \n\nThis is a great place for college students to go because the food is inexpensive and you don't have to cook it. For everyone else, just go to experience it and that's it. Because honestly, it's a cool place to go just because it's been around for so long and hasn't changed much. Otherwise, it doesn't offer much.\n\nI was with a group of 5. We waited for around an hour to get inside the diner, and then were seated at the bar. It was noisy and really difficult for all of us to have a conversation. The menu is very basic, which cheap, greasy bar food. My man and I split a scrambler with spinach and onion. The potatoes were soggy, and I don't think any of it was salted. We also split an order of banana nut pancakes, which we took a few bites of and decided we didn't need any more. The pancakes are thick and dense, not lofty and fluffy like a good pancake should be. \n\nOverall, I'm glad I tried it, but I probably won't be returning. There are other good places to go. 0
+"I have been to the Laurel a handful of times, and my most recent visit was the worst out of them all. The food is OK, nothing too fancy, just your typical bar food. The prices aren't bad but I have yet to receive good service at the Laurel. The last visit the waitress was so rude, you could tell that she didn't even want to be there. My friends and I had called ahead of time to ask if there was a wait, we were told there wasn't one, less than ten minutes later when we arrive, there are several people lined up waiting for a table. How do you go from no wait to having several parties waiting for a table? While waiting for a table this particular waitress was rude when we asked her how long the wait would be. Her response was \""""I have no clue, you are just going to have to wait\"""". When we were finally seated and handed menus, she walked away for several minutes before returning to take our drink order. When she finally came back to get our order she proceeded to walk away before all of us finished ordering. She then proceeded to ignore not only us, but other restaurant patrons as well, when we (and they) tried to flag her down for a simple request (requests for a refill, additional cutlery etc).\nNow I'm not expecting for any waitress to be overly friendly and bubbly, but this woman was clearly in a horrible mood. No smile, no how are you, how can I help you, nothing. I have never received friendly service at the Laurel, which is one of the reasons I don't go there often. Not only did this waitress have a foul mood, but she made it known that she did not give a rats a** about anything.\nOne of my friends decided not to tip her at all because she was very rude the entire time, and my friend was so disgusted by this woman's attitude. My friend has ALWAYS left a tip no matter how shitty the service, but in this situation she felt that this woman did not provide the service one would expect. Come to find out a few weeks later, that this waitress wrote in a $2 tip on the credit card receipt, after my friend had written a ZERO in the tip section. Who does that? I will NEVER return to this place again. I have also heard that other newbies or people that don't come here often have complained about service before, and that those complaints were not taken seriously. \n If you are a regular, chances are you will be treated way better, but if you are a newbie or someone that doesn't frequent this establishment often, do not expect fair or even decent customer service. If you don't care about the quality of service, and want a good greasy burger, then by all means visit this place." 0
+I had another butter burger with cheddar and you know what, its pretty good. They are certainly better than that shit known as In n Out. The fries are actually very good as well. I am a fan. 1
+"Went back recently with an open mind and ordered their double butter burger. The burger looked nice. The lettuce and tomato were fresh and the bun looked good too. But the overall flavor was really not very good. I challenge everyone who things this is a good burger to set aside their preconceived notions about this sandwich and just pay attention to the flavor. Mine tasted like burnt oil on an overcooked hamburger patty with absolutely zero beef flavor. I would actually eat a McDonalds quarter pounder with cheese before I would eat one of these \""""butter burgers\"""".\nTake a look at the meat, way, way overcooked.\n\nUpdate: Went back again and ordered the chicken sandwich. It was quite dry and flavorless. The only thing that saved it was that it was hot.\n\nThis pretty much does it for me and this business. They really aren't serving up very good food and I can say that I have had some of the worst meals ever from Culver's versus other restaurants. It has come to the point where we talk about stopping some place quick and we always opt away from any Culver's. Until they improve the quality of their food we won't be going back and I expect that will probably be never since they think their food is pretty good.\n\nUpdate: Stopped by for a cooler. Good price, well made and delicious. Very refreshing. We don't get any burgers, fish or chicken here anymore but the custard and other treats are always good. We also noticed that they grounds are immaculate and they have planted at least a hundred or more different plants. It sure would be nice if other places did such a nice job with their grounds. They get 5 stars for grounds, 4 stars for dessert and 1 star for food. I up the review 1 star overall for their work on the grounds and the good desserts." 0
+"Ok, anyone that knows much about me knows I get a little fired up about zoos and the animals being in small enclosures, etc. However, I'm also realistic. I realize that sometimes the best isn't always ideal (I also know that a lot of zoos don't even provide their best).\n\nThat being said, I actually liked this zoo for what it was. It's a free admission zoo so I didn't expect much from the start. I expected animals being caged like circus animals or chain link fences and dried up exhibits. \n\nNot the case! Yeah, it's small. But they've packed in a lot of small enhancements that go a long way! It's perfect for kids as their indoor facilities (rainforest, reptiles, etc.) are complete with educational activities, etc. \n\nThe size of the zoo itself is a little small, but it was perfect for us. With a three year old, we really don't want to spend all day long out in the heat going through a zoo.\n\nIt's well kept, and while some of the exhibits ARE a bit small for some of the particular animals, they are kept clean and are set up in a way that would be more comfortable for each animal.\n\nFor the \""""human\"""" enhancement, you might expect to have to pay hefty fees to make up for the no admission. Again, NOT the case! Concessions are well below what I expected and the activities that do require payment (train ride, carousel, etc.) are minimal fees at best. The gift shop is about what you'd expect at any zoo; t-shirts, hats, stuffed animals, books, etc. and everything is priced reasonably.\n\nI'm not sure how they keep their doors open, but if I ever make it up to Madison again, it'll definitely be on our list of things to do... again!" 1
+"In search of a Fish Fry, we found Jordan's Big Ten Pub and soon learned that this establishment offers so much more then any review could ever describe. The fish fry was awesome. I can't really say if it was the \""""best\"""" I had ever had being that I opted to order the Cajun baked Walleye (which I've never even seen offered at any other fish fry). \n\nThis place makes all of their own salad dressings and the chipotle vinaigrette should be bottled and sold. I would buy the first case. They also make their own salsa - which was a perfect medium spiciness. Dessert were fresh made cupcakes - Side car cupcake, mojito cupcake, and a brandy old fashion cup cake. I'm not into desserts that much, but my dinner date loved these.\n\nFinally, the bartenders. They were awesome. Heavy handed and knowledgeable, what more do you want?" 1
+New ownership, sign states they won't honor gift certificates issued by prior owner. (Am writing this review on iPhone.) Great location. You can tell authenticity with the details, e.g., beautiful sushi platter presentation, printed thick paper napkin, personalized printed chopstick wrap. Had the salmon lover sushi platter, got 8 pieces for about $15, served with miso and salad. For this price, I expected 12 pieces. But I guess the close proximity to the University and Capitol justifies the what seems to be downtown Chicago price points. Both salmon and sushi were freshly made. Salmon was tender, not chewy. Except for price points, I would have given 5 stars. Would definitely come back and recommend. 1
+Crowded and lots of tools. Sticky table tops, lame music. Boooo. 0
+"I just finished filling out the request to put this place on \""""Extreme Makeover: Grocery Store\""""\n\nOutdated, and just plain depressing.\n\nThe happy: standard selection of regular grocery, decent liquor selection. They sell flowers. It's tied for closest store to downtown.\n\nThe sad: deli, bakery, produce all suck. The cashiers look like they are trapped in some sort of Roundy's prison." 0
+When I first moved to Madison I was really excited to come to this restaurant because the man had hyped it up as a great Thai eatery. When I finally visited the restaurant it definitely did not live up to the hype.\n\nOn the plus side the place is really nice and is a great place for dates and groups as it is very large. However the food, as this is a restaurant, should also be great and unfortunately it was not. I ordered a red curry dish which sounded great but was disappointed at first bite. It's not that it was bad because it certainly wasn't but it just wasn't great. There seemed to be something missing that I was not able to put my finger on. The man ordered the pad Thai which he actually loved. I didn't try any of it so I don't have anything to say about it.\n\nAs far as the presentation of the food however that was spot on. I would recommend this place to anyone trying to venture out and try something different as the flavors are not in your face. Also the staff was great and very attentive. 0
+The property is not maintained well. The bathrooms are completely gross. Three separate companies have operated the theater in the last six years so I guess they have to cut costs. Service is what you would expect for a theater... At least they have Red Vines. 0
+The first time I went here it was AWESOME and then sadly the next two visits have deteriorated into a two-star rating. What happened, Pancake Cafe?? You keep getting voted best breakfast in Madison, but the change in quality from early spring 2011 to winter 2011 is utterly ridiculous. The first time we went, my boyfriend had the corned beef hash and raved about it. This past visit, he could barely choke it down it was so bland and salty. Same story for the eggs benedict, with a very bland hollandaise sauce. I wish it had kept the up the same quality we experienced in the spring, but after this third visit, I'm over it. Average breakfast at best! 0
+I would love to love the Willow House. I really want to, it's downtown and local.. I just can't. Dirty, bad coffee, rude staff, horrible art on the walls, plus I can't go here without running into a student of mine. It all adds up to only 2 stars. I'm sorry Willow House, I really do want to love you, I just can't. 0
+It's a shithole but I go there because I (less and less) because live close and the WIFI is free. I like LUX a lot better and am more and more likely to make the trek.\n\nEvery night is either lesbian folk music night, open mic night which seems to attract talentless unbathed losers, or 12 step biker gang night.\n\nI lifted up the toilet seat to pee one time and a roach scurried out from underneath. WTF? Don't eat food there. The roach probably ran right from the dirty toilet rim right to the kitchen for a snack. Imagine if someone had sat down instead and the roach crawled up on them right between their legs? Shiver at the thought.\n\nI work at home a lot and sometimes go there during the day for the free iced tea refills and wifi, just to get out of the house. Less and less as I trek over to LUX a lot more now which is clean and has a clientle that aren't mouth-breathers. 0
+FEEL LIKE DANCING?! \n\nThen you should really try this place.\nIt seems like there is always a drink special when I'm here like buy one get one free or something so i always leave happily with a buzz and money in my account...\nBut the cool thing here is the Dance Floor-it's awesome. With a dance pole in the center it's very entertaining-plus the DJ is always great the time's i've been here.\n\nI also really like the Set up since it's divi'd up in sections. With an outdoor lounge area and bar in the back and an other bar coming off of there to an inside area and an inside dance floor with all open ceiling hallways-it's a very cool feel-you don't feel like your in a dark, locked in dance Club.\n\nIt's fun and cheap and still obtains class which i think says something-hahaha. 1
+Yawn. Enough said. 0
+Love this place. Great martini and burger place. Get a mix of olive types with the 'tini. Blue cheese rocks. 1
+I love going to AZ88 to hang out, have a cocktail, and people watch. AZ88 is tres chic with changing art displays and live dj. I especially enjoy sitting on the patio decked out with modern white furniture overlooking SMOCA. \n\nFood and drinks are good too. Their menu consists of salads, burgers, sandwiches. The dishes are about $8 - $10 and the servings are pretty large. The cocktails are great but pricey...completely worth it! Try their martini or mojito. 1
+"AZ 88 is a cool bar / restaurant in Scottsdale.\n\nThey have a good selection burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. They serve food till pretty late, so this is a great place to go after a night of drinking.\n\nThe highlights of the food menu are \""""Galettes\"""", which is crispy flat bread topped with cheese, bacon, olives, and onions. The other winners are the \""""Burger Alfredo\"""", and the \""""Hot Pepper Chicken\"""" sandwich. The \""""Burger Alfredo\"""" is topped with alfredo sauce, tomato slices, and fresh spinach. The \""""Hot Pepper Chicken\"""" sandwich has a chicken breast that is marinated in lime juice, and is topped with jalapenos and honey.\n\nCool bar along with a good food menu gives AZ 88 four stars." 1
+"As often as I go here (about 2 to 3 times a month) I can't believe I haven't written a review! \nI LOVE AZ88!! I go here for lunch with girlfriends and have the fabulous AZ88 salad with ice tea, or martinis with friends (the best in town!) and an appetizer or two to share. The food is plentiful and delicious, a big step up from 'bar' food, but not fancy and not pricey either. The staff is always friendly and attentive. When the weather is nice, they have a lovely patio that actually looks out on a green belt/park area and not a parking lot! But indoors is also a treat with fabulous art and a modern design. If you go at the holidays you can also see their annual \""""tree\"""" in the dead center of the restaurant. Always a wonderful work of art!" 1
+These hacks couldn't make a cocktail if their lives depended on it. They're arrogant and can't back it up.\n\nThe mojito was disgusting, with sad overworked mint.\n\nThe Sazerac was an abomination. They shook it resulting in an over diluted drink, then added a squeeze of a lemon wedge instead of a twist of lemon peel. 0
+Dirty martinis with blue cheese olives!!!!!!!!! YUM 1
+$17.50 for one cheeseburger with bacon split into 2.\n\n\nNeed I say more? I think not. The waffle fries were very good that came with the burger and the bartender was very friendly. The bottom line is this place is very expensive.\n\nAlso the price of a single beer was $7.50. That is insane. 0
+We were looking for a dog friendly restaurant, and happened upon AZ 88. They are wonderful! They brought out a bowl of water for our puppy, and the staff fawned over her - which we loved! \n\nThey were all very friendly, and service was top notch! \n\nThe food was wonderful as well. I ordered one of their salads, and it was delicious! We enjoyed everything about this place, and will definitely be back!! 1
+Just checked out of this hell-hole hotel. Don't blame the staff for this mess, however...they were both friendly and helpful. The problem is that this place reeks of cheap. Yes there's a pricey Kartell Ghost Chair here and there, but other than that the negative reviews people have mentioned about the run-down conditions of this place are true. Think IKEA meets Howard Johnson's and you've got the idea.\n\nThey did upgrade us from our $300 king pool view room to an apartment...an enormous space with a separate living room, dining room, and three private terraces. But that only meant there was three times as much that needed to be gutted and re-done. Shame on you, Morgans Hotel Group, for misrepresenting this property. Next time I'll be staying at the Sanctuary at Camelback. 0
+My boyfriend and I are huge fans of Oregano's, go at least twice a month, and have been to every one in the Valley and the one in Flagstaff. Clearly, it's my favorite! \n\nFirst off, the service has always been extremely friendly and welcoming. The North Scottsdale location has great customer service. On one visit after waiting 45 minutes for a deep dish we were told it was wrong, and we were given the half that was correct, a new pizza, a drink for each of us, and the offer of dessert. A second time, again after waiting 45 minutes, our pizza was dropped and we got a drink and our pizza for free. \n\nWe are in love with the thin crust, deep dish, and cheesy bread. Can't say much for any thing else on the menu - we don't order it! Definitely get a bellini if you're up for a drink - yummy!! And a pizookie!!\n\nYes, the wait is around 45 minutes every day of the week, but most of the time they will let you put in a deep dish pizza order while you are waiting. Love it! 1
+I would NOT recommend Oregano's! There are much better options in town. \n\nOn a Sunday night, I went there trying to get a casual bite to eat. The server told me the wait was 1 hour and 45 minutes. Are you kidding? \n\nThen they had me sit at the bar table. The waiter then kicked me out of the table. Apparently, those tables were reserved. He instructed me to sit at an empty bar stool. It seems they were also reserved. Rather than saying so, an angry mother PUSHED me out of the way. Is that necessary? A simple statement that there was a miscommunication would have sufficed. \n\nI really resent being kicked out of the table and being pushed. The hostess had no other alternative than to drink in another section. Would I really want to spend any money in this establishment after such an experience? I will never go back to any Oregano's. \n\nA much better option in Old Town is the Daily Dose, just one block away. The servers are very nice, the food is tasty, there was no wait and there were GREAT happy hour specials. Check out the Daily Dose. It saved my evening. 0
+"How can you not love this place. I wish we had one closer to home to supplement my fattening diet. The delicious \""""Guac-a-Tony\"""" avocado dip, Italian style, served with thin crispy pizza crust was almost enough of a meal for the three of us. We added a deep dish with fresh veggies on top and it was chunky and simply dreamy.\n\nI drop off one star for one reason only... no Happy Hour... Guys there are 70 other places to eat within walking distance and you need to at least offer a buck off draft or something. To think you are above the economy is suicidal. People like me SEEK happy hour pricing because we like to feel we're getting the best value." 1
+If good food makes you happy, this is your happy place. And for the calorie counters, this might not be for you unless you want to throw the diet out the window for the night. There's a reason out of towners know Oregano's by name and make a visit during their vacation and there's a reason for the half an hour wait no matter what time of day or year. It's because Oregano's is glorious and an inner fat kid's paradise. \n\nWhere to begin. The atmosphere is fun. It's lively, the staff is always friendly and they make it a point to be cheesy, Italian and enthusiastic all in one visit. Classic movies play on the tv screens and tunes play over the radio. If (or when) there's a wait, staff walks around with sample pizzas to munch on and get that appetite rolling. \n\nThe food ... oh the food. Be prepared to walk in and immediately start drooling with hunger regardless of when your last meal occurred. You should also be prepared to roll (not walk) out and be so full and satisfied only a nap will suffice. \n\nMenu Musts \n\n- Starters - The garlic cheese bread \n- Salad - Pablo Picasso \n- Pasta - Zany Ziti or Pesto Baked \n- Lunchtime - Heck of a slice \n- Pizza - Anything goes...depends on your mood. I prefer the thin to the thick pizza choice, but if you're really hungry go for the thick...or just eat more of thin.\n- Dessert - A pizza cookie of course. They also offer peanut butter chocolate and you can do half and half. \nSandwiches - Turkey Stuffed \n\nI think I just gained five pounds writing this review, but I don't regret a word I wrote. 1
+Two words: cookie pizza... That's all you need to know. 1
+While visiting Scottsdale, we had to stop and try out the Chicago style pizza place. YUM! Got us a nice deep dish and tasted like many back home. Fun 'little italy' atmosphere, nice courtyard though it was a little chilly for us to sit outside when we were there. We had a bigger group that included kids so we were sat in a little side building on the other side of the courtyard from the main restaurant. It was still cute, but definitely secluded-a little weird. Our server, Irene, was very friendly, always on top of things and made our experience great. Will definitely be back on the next trip! 1
+Awesome pizza in a pleasantly great atmosphere Short and Sweet! By far some of the best pizza I have ever had in my many travels across the United States! Definitely WORTH a trip and a MUST to the scottsdale az 1
+By far the best restaurant meatballs and Italian sausage I have ever eaten. My girlfriend and I ate, or should I say gorged ourselves, here for lunch. The pizza was also very good and was even better the next day cold. Service was a bit slow and they kept for getting things or else I would have given this place 5 stars their delicious food deserves. 1
+Awesome food. Awesome service. Great Price. Scottsdale treasure! 1
+I had eaten at the old Scottsdale location of Oreganos many times. In order to have a larger building the old town location moved a while back. I gave the new building a few chances. I just can't continue to go there. The place is now such a cave. You can tell they did as little as possible to get the place open. But that's not what really sealed the deal. I actually have stopped going to Oreganos all together since they changed their pasta supplier. The new pasta has a terrible consistency and is very gummy. I had been going to Oreganos for about 15 years but the changes that have been made recently have stopped me from going to all locations. It's sad that it used to be my favorite restaurant but when they seem to have traded quality for profit it's no\nlonger the place it used to be. 0
+I live close to Oregano's, and our family always wanted to try this place out. \nWhat a better occasion than trying it for my 21st wedding anniversary. It was very packed, so we had the impression it was going to be phenomenal food. We sat outside, and we immediately fell in love with the environment. We sit there for 20 minutes and we order some drinks. Our service was nothing spectacular, and the server fail to suggest any options. We ordered the Big Rig Pasta; a very dry pasta with no flavor whatsoever. My daughter ordered Lady is A Scampi, very dry pasta as well not worth the money. Furthermore, Alfredo the Dark was dry pasta, little sauce topped with tomato. In addition, the wings were extremely salty. The pizza was good. The only thing we loved was the dessert! Never coming back, I'd rather stick to the regular Olive Garden or Malee's on Main. 0
+All they need to do is add a Forever 21, and then I will never have to go to ghetto Fiesta Mall or drive through god-awful traffic to the Chandler Mall! 1
+Great selection of stores. 1
+"The Phoenix metro is all about hidden gems. Anyone who hates the Valley because \""""it has no character, everything is a chain\"""" just doesn't know where to go. Los Sombreros is a prime example of this. \r\n\r\nI have known about this place for a while but have never stopped in because, well, it doesn't have much curbside appeal as you roar by on Scottsdale Road in the XXX zone. Shame on me. I went this weekend and walking in the back was like being transported to a friendly cantina in Mexico. The ambiance, service, and food were all delightful. This is authentic/gourmet type dishes in a casual setting that includes an outdoor patio and bar. The scale of the whole place is small and intimate. I had seafood crepes in some kind of avocado sauce. The plates around me looked equally delightful, from the traditional mole to the carnitas to the mango crab salad. The pepitas crusted snapper is next on my list to try. I'll be back again... soon." 1
+How refreshing. A real gourmet mexican (yes, i said that) joint I can ride a bike to. Moving to South Scottsdale, from downtown, has been somewhat frustrating. But being this close to Los Somberos is a big help.\n\nI first went several years ago when they were in a strip mall on S. Scottsdale Rd. Got dragged there by a couple local restaurant people who kept raving about it. Shockingly fucking spicy and delicious. One app had us hallucinating. Loved it.\n\nTime passed and they opened up this great little house-style location further up the road. Apparently the chef/owner and his wife got divorced. She kept the place. I was worried. But she's making it work fantastically.\n\n\n\nTHINGS TO TRY:\n\nsteve the bartender's margaritas: you can actually taste the tequila, so call your favorite. i like the patron silver marg. many prefer the cadillac marg that has orange juice. bear in mind, when you are talking, steve is listening. he has ears like a bat. if you don't want him to hear you saying something embarrassing about yourself, don't say it.\n\n\nshrimp fundido: white cheese melted over sauteed fajita-style veggies and big fresh-tasting shrimp. great with corn or flour tortillas.\n\n\nchips: pretty good. the salsas are a little mild for my taste. not bland, they have plenty of tart and sweetness. just wish they were rounded out a little more.\n\n\nsmoked chicken tacos: only ask for this when it's already the special. they'll try to accommodate when it isn't the special, but it will pale. when it's a legit special, they use nicely smoked, succulent dark meat. not that cubed up breast junk. i hate chicken breast. 5 stars if they add this to the daily menu.\n\n\ncarne asada tacos: consistently best i've had in PHX.\n\n\ncarnitas: a very generous, juicy, tender portion. they always happily hand over flour tortillas for me.\n\n\nbeef short rib: get this if you require lots of flavor. and by flavor, i mean rendered beef fat.\n\n\nLots of other stuff on the menu, and always at least one app and one dinner special. Enjoy! 1
+Great food, great drink. I had the crab enchiladas (very good) and a Margarita Flight (1 Patron, 1 Passion Fruit and 1 I do not remember). This place never disappoints. 1
+Came in here for WIFI access. Turns out to be a gem. Clean, little coffee shop with great service. It serves all kinds of syrups for Italian soda as well as for coffee. Almond milk and soy milk as a substitute for dairy milk are available as well. The shop had some pretty tasty pumpkin chocolate chip muffin for the Thanksgiving / Halloween season. 1
+The food was disgusting and made me sick. The waitress had an attitude and looked like she'd rather be anywhere but there. I will never eat there again. Not worth it. The atmosphere was OK, you get over it after 5 minutes. I just wanted to leave. Plus the food is way overpriced. I would be happier eating a frozen dinner. 0
+This is a cheap trip to Disneyland . And like Disneyland, this is one of those places that everyone should see at least once as entertainment. But certainly not for the food. \n\nIt's entertainment disguised as a restaurant. Nifty fish and fish tanks, mechanical animals that are better the Chuck-E-Cheese, cool rain and thunderstorms (way better than the produce section at my Safeway), and booze to calm the soul as you know that you and your wallet are being shaken down. The kids smile; you smile. \n\n Mediocre to bad food that is WAY too expensive, but the kids love it. Fortunately the kids outgrow this and quit asking to go so we all get to move on to better eats at a better price. 0
+Rainforest Cafe is unlike any other dining experience that I have ever had. It is a fun place to go when you are looking for an exciting night out, especially with families. Personally, most of the menu doesn't interest me but their hamburgers are really pretty awesome. Wish they had more locations in AZ. Their location in Anaheim at Downtown Disney is way better of course :) 1
+Um. Not so much. If you like a kitschy atmosphere and overpriced food that's not so great than maybe this place is for you. I suppose it's worth visiting at least once just to see the decor, but if you want a quality meal....yeah. No. I had the Cobb salad which was not a wedge of lettuce, but mixed greens with iceberg. The bacon was bacon bits. I don't recall blue cheese so the amount was minuscule. There was about a whole bottle of balsamic on it. The egg was crumbled. Anyway, kids would probably like the place....I will say the service was good. 0
+AMBIENCE:\nVery noisy. Bring ear plugs. Constant noise in the 80-90 Db range, spiking to 102 Db when the gorillas acted up or rain storm started (Decibel 10th app on iPhone 5).\n\nFOOD:\nThe food was only OK. Nothing special. The clam chowder was watery & the rest of the food lacked flavor. Our 7 year old loved this place but did not care for her chicken strips or her Icee that arrived half melted.\n\nSERVICE:\nSlow. Glasses of water were not offered & there was a long lag between when my wife's ice tea & our 7 year old's ICEE & my lemonade arrived.\n\nVALUE:\nThe food was over priced. Dinner for 3 was $77, this included an appetizer & souvenir cup.\n\nWILL WE REVISIT?\nProbably not. 0
+Well...take the kids...they will love the atmosphere. Do not go expecting any more than 2 star food..it really is not good food at all. The atmosphere is the only attraction..period. 0
+"when i first planned our latest LV trip, last August, I was looking for a hotel that was off the strip, but wasn't too far off, so if i wanted to visit places on the strip, i could.\n\nthe first hotel that came up on a search was The Orleans. I read some reviews and saw pictures and thought \""""why not?\"""". \n\nmy first impression when we got there was that it looked like a big carnival cruise boat. i've never been to NOLA, but i've seen pictures and i swear, the hotel looks like it was airlifted from NOLA into LV.\n\ni love this hotel for the amenities. there are movie theatres upstairs, a couple of buffets and restaurants (tgi fridays, 365 steakhouse, etc.), there's a play structure that heavily guarded by employees if you want to leave your kid there (they do charge, though), iirc, there's a bowling alley too...and to top it all off, the casino is HUGE!\n\nthere's a shuttle that leaves every 10 minutes and takes you to and from across the street from the bellagio hotel.\n\nthe staff is cool and actually credited us with one nights stay since we got there really late the 1st day and they gave our room away. i'll definitely stay here again next time i'm in LV." 1
+i really think this hotel deserves a lot higher rating than it has. maybe all those yelpers lost some money at the tables and are holding a grudge. i lost some money here too, but i can't help myself still loving this place so much. the rooms are clean and spacious, and most importantly cheap!!! especially on those busy summer weekends when you want to do an impromptu trip to vegas, this is the place to stay. \n\nthey have a movie theatre, bowling alley, and all my favorite table games. the table minimum bet is lower than the strip too. also, you don't have to deal with all the traffic with the strip. all the coast casinos have a bus that drives for free to the strip so that you dont have to deal with that hassle. also don't forget to get the player's card, you lose enough money and they'll definitely bring you back for free!\n\n\n\n\nedit***the only drawback is the pool isn't as cool as some of the pools on the strip. hint: go sneak into the nice pools on the strip (caesars, mandalay, mgm, etc) 1
+I forgot - I wanted to mention two other things about the Orleans. First and foremost, My friends and I all walked away winners. Some of us more than others, but we all came out ahead. Much better gambling here than on the strip.\n\nSecond, I forgot to mention that one of the reasons I really love the Orleans is that it's not that huge. We stayed at the Luxor recently, and it was just a huge pain in the ass to do anything (I'll save that for another review), but it just made the whole stay so much less stressful being in a Hotel that isn't so big. 1
+The story you are about to read is true.\n\n1:42 am, Christmas 2008, my wife an I arrive at The Orleans in preparation for my wake. I am celebrating the passing of my 30's as I move to a more seasoned 40th year. In classic Vegas style, I plan on a lot of drinking in my final days.\n\nWe check in with a very nice young lady and get our keys on the 17th floor. As we pass through the casino we see die hard nickel players and aging blue hairs with their long ashes defying gravity as they extend from their thin lips.\n\nThe biggest difference between The Orleans and some of the higher priced casinos on the strip is the air handlers. I once read that the Mandalay Bay casino changes and filters the complete volume of air in the Casino six times every hour. For the Orleans, the air is redolent with smoke and cheap air freshener.\n\nOne note - if you check in this late, be prepared for a death march to your room. They issue rooms closest to the elevators first, this late and you will pass by nearly every room on your wing before arriving.\n\nThe decor is fairly nice, there was a small window in the shower that you could open to the outside. Not too desirable in the summer when temperatures stay in the 100's even in the wee hours of the morning.\n\nThis casino is not walking distance from any other (outside of the Irish Bar where I was heading) It also has a bowling alley, movie theaters, several restaurants, and of course gaming. They serve Pepsi almost everywhere although Coke fans can get a fix inside the Friday's restaurant in the casino.\n\nNot too expensive - not too fresh. This is old Vegas, the way it used to be. 0
+Absolutely horrible experience at this Hotel/Casino. The first room (non-smoking) reeked of cigarette smoke and some incredibly nasty fragrance trying to mask it. The second room had a broken bathroom sink. \nThe valet service was extremely slow. They took 30 to 45 minutes to bring\nour bags to the room. The room service food selection is pathetic. Never, never, again. I'm checking out asap, and moving to a different hotel. 0
+I could not get a room here for the awesome Viva Las Vegas rockabilly fest, held in April over four days, but they put on an awesome event. They had a pre 60's car show, Jerry Lee Lewis performed at the car show. There were two stage upstaris and 3 stages downstairs with live music and/or burelesque almost 24 hours. Drink prices were not bad. Most stages had a dance floor also. Could of used more seating. Most of the fast food locations stayed open 24 hours for the event. A lot of great acts like Los Staightjackets, Crown City Bombers, Stompy Jones all for $95. This place has the best priced entertainment in Vegas. 1
+Just got back from a couple of nights in Vegas for a reunion. The cheapo buddy who organized it, picked the Orleans as lead hotel. In that I had not seen most of the guys for 10+ years I felt it would be most fun to stay at Orleans. This is a hotel that is way off the strip, Felt like a much older crowd as opposed to Cosmopolitan where it felt like you were surrounded by 20-somethings.. You need a car or take a taxi ($15-$18) to get to most places. It is 2.4 miles to Bellagio for example, a bit too far to walk after having drinks. The rooms are dated, no flat screen tvs, water in bathroom has that sulfur smell, new fixtures saved it a bit. The room I had was huge,( cost $51 a night which included tax and resort fee)like a mini suite. Too much second hand smoke walking around casino, sportsbook and restaurants, no real bar/night life other than gambling. Does have a movie theatre and bowling alley as part of the complex. Food and drinks cheaper than the strip for sure. Would I stay here again, probably not, the savings on room, is lost on cost of cabs and lack of other nightlife. 0
+Stayed here for Mr. Olympia 9/15 - 9/18. \n\nRoom is dated but roomy. Elevators are slow and packed. Arena seating is almost ridiculously uncomfortable. Made me question why they didn't sell seat cushions...ouch.\n\nNice selection of restaurants. The breakfast buffet omelets were nice.\n\nBut the lasting memory I will have is the complete lack of customer service and if I could give negative points, I would. After the first night here, we started counting the cocktail waitresses, bartenders, and hotel staff with incredibly hostile attitudes. But then we lost count. I have to mention that there was one bartender who was amazing and who didn't have some sort of negative retort for the people he served. I'm curious; what rationale is there for management to allow snarky behavior?\n\nOur work has customer service elements and we understand how rude or entitled some patrons can be. Which is why we go out of our way to be nice and appreciative. I was appalled at the attitudes and the level of entitlement of the staff at a fairly emply hotel (save for the retirees and conference attendants) this far off the strip.\n\nPs. Busing is abysmal.\n\nPps. Thank god for the movie theater.\n\nI could cope with bad parking, a lack of pillows in the rooms, a toilet that didn't work, loud A/c, waking up to a domestic incident in the hallway...but attitude (and sarcastic retorts) when ordering a beer or asking a simple question at the front desk? Really? 0
+Not very clean and rooms smell funny. Not geared for thwarting younger crowd. 0
+This is like a hidden casino gem in Las Vegas. It's off the strip but worth a visit. The exterior and interior is well-decorated in the theme their going for. I think a place like this deserves to be on strip, more so than places like Circus Circus or The Riviera. Everything is the same in here (service, cleanliness, vibe) just as it is in any other decent casino but it's just not on the strip. I'm happy I got to check out this place. I also won money here so how can I not give it a good rating. 1
+Garbage rooms. Least comfortable hotel beds I've ever experienced. Ended up sleeping on the floor on a couch cushion instead. 0
+This review is for the BUFFET only! What word can I use to describe the buffet?....ummmmm..... HORRIBLE! Most everything I tasted there was not worth it. There's a reason why this buffet is one of the cheaper ones... Maybe the reviews I read about this buffet were older because clearly (in Sept 2013) it really isn't worth much! Save your $ to use for a more satisfying meal elsewhere!\n\nI will give them an additional star for having very clean facilities (including the ladies room). 0
+Very terrible service. I booked and paid for three hotel rooms with 2 beds for my whole family with 8 people online.When we arrived to the hotel and we are getting ready to check in, they told me that there is no more 2 beds rooms available at this time. They only have 1 beds. They said tbey cannot gurantee the rooms !!! They even gave us wrong hotel keys to someone else's hotel room. We were so surprised walking into an occupied room. We had to come back to the front desk and file a complaint. We ended up taking the 1 beds room since the kids were tired. A few of us slept on the floor. I will never recommend coming back with such bad service they provided. 0
+I'm giving 2 stars because the smoke inside the casino is so thick you could cut it with a knife. The hotel itself is an ok place to visit. The bowling alley and movie theatre are nice. The buffet is ok not great but due to the smoke I had a sore throat the whole time. They were also remodeling rooms close to mine while I was there which was really annoying due to the loud hand tools. 0
+Clean rooms, and decent prices throughout the year. We stayed the second night of Memorial Day weekend here, and took the cab to the strip. Much better than one of the cheapo places closer to the action. Our bathroom shower even had a view of The Strip! The rooms are large, and the beds are comfortable and clean. ****\n\nThe casino itself feels new if you don't compare it to the brand new locations on The Strip, and has a great screening area for big games. The only downside outside of location is that it's clientele is a mix of families and seniors. Not very lively. **** 1
+I suppose the 4 stars are generous, but what was I to expect? The bowling alley was busy with a waiting time for the lanes. I was very glad that my party and I came at an earlier period. The downside to being placed at the far end of the alley is that the majority of the lighter weight bowling balls were no where to be found. My choices were in the 14 lbs. range; not a pretty sight when you're expected to play two games. Otherwise, it was clean and all around hearty with laughter and family fun.\n\nWe visited the movie theaters as well. Clean, air conditioned. We experienced the XD theater: very cushy seats, extremely large interior. It was very nice to have some room to spread out vs. the Palms Hotel and Casino on Monday nights. The snack stand staff were top of the line. While myself and friend couldn't decide what to eat or drink for a while, one of the gentlemen behind the counter offered us cups of water while we waited. I can't guarantee this will happen to every customer every time, but still, it was reassuring.\n\nI would not mind coming around here again. 1
+I won here while visiting my brother! I've never won this much before! If I'm ever in this casino again, I'm so playing this machine. Parking was easy and cocktail waitresses are fast and friendly. Wouldn't mind coming here again. 1
+So after 15 years having the best bloody marys around you changed your mix. The watered down tomato juice out of the gun was horrible. Drinks use to be good and over priced now they are horrible and over priced. Won't be enjoying a cocktail here anymore. 0
+"Just returned from a shockingly disappointing stay at the Orleans. While I go there a couple times a year, it had been a few years since I actually \""""Stayed\"""" there. Wow, what a disappointment.\n\nSo while the Prime Rib Loft and Canal Street were per the usual, i.e. very good, this review is specifically on the HOTEL.\n\nLet me list the problems, which were as voluminous as they were sleep hindering, and downright annoying:\n\n1) We booked the \""""upgraded / renovated rooms\"""". Temper your expectations, y'all. This is merely some new wall paper, and carpet and furniture and counter tops. The toilets were the same old toilets with chipped toilet seats, etc. Still looked quite tired. There was a hole in the bathroom wall (where a hanging hook should have been) for one of our rooms.\n\n2) The lighting in the rooms is quite bad. This was exacerbated by one of the 3 sources of light outside the bathroom not having a light bulb. This was perhaps foreshadowing that staying here was not a great idea.\n\n3) Our shower had no hot water. Max heat in the water was lukewarm, and we were freezing as we showered given it was going down to 33 degrees on the other side of the bathroom windows. We called engineering and had it fixed.\n\n4) Apparently in fixing one thing, another thing went wrong. Somehow a 2'x2' patch of our carpet sprung a leak in the middle of the night. We could not figure out where the water was coming from, but it took us an hour in the middle of the night, applying towels to the carpet to try and contain the dampness. A great way to break up a night's sleep at 6AM when walking to the bathroom and feel the carpet squishing under your feet.\n\n5) The next day, we had to change rooms, as the room was starting to smell dank from the dampness. The new room came with new problems that also caused some major problems in the middle of the night. Remember me mentioning it going down to 32-34 degrees overnight in vegas for the Xmas holiday? Yeah, well around 5AM the heat kicks on. Guess what? Something wrong with the heating unit, despite it having an inspection sign off just a week prior with a \""""merry xmas\"""" note from the inspector on the unit... Yeah, well... Lets just say, it was malfunctioning - sounded like a slightly muted jackhammer when the heat came on. Constant clanking, etc., and then the strong odor of burning plastic or rubber. So wake up to what sounds like a jackhammer in the room and the smell of the room perhaps being on fire. That woke us up pretty quick. So we dress, air out the room for a while, etc. Great night's sleep (again).\n\n6) Upon check-out this AM, I told them - \""""I ABSOLUTELY NEED A PHONE CALL FROM A SUPERVISOR OR A MANAGER SO I CAN TELL THEM ABOUT ALL MY PROBLEMS. I URGE YOU TO HAVE SOMEONE CALL ME THIS AM - I AM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.\"""" They offered having me speak with someone while I was there. Sorry, I had no time for that, I was late for a flight, and urged them again to have someone call me today. Well, they took my number, and it's almost 10PM, and no one called.\n\nSorry, 6 strikes, and you are out. One Star. To put that in perspective, I have 84 reviews on yelp. This is one of only 4 of those 84 that I gave only one star to. I am not a hater, this was just an extremely poor experience that I wouldn't want to ever have again." 0
+Plams is my favorite hotel in Vegas. My wife and i go there about 2 times a year. I like the way the casino is laid out and they have plenty of restaurants and even a movie theater. We always try and stay in the fantasy tower. The rooms there are big enough and they have great views. There is always something going on in the MANY clubs they have. If you want a casino and hotel that not too many OLDER people hang out at...this is the place for you.\n\nPeace Out \nMZ 1
+My 1st trip to Vegas I stayed at the palms and I have to say that it was the greatest experience and best decision made by my friends and I.. The crowd and the vibe was awesome.. You get to mingle with the young rich, grown & sexy.. oh and with celebrities as well.. The rooms were very spacious with a nice view and comfortable beds.. We stayed at the play pen suit and i have to say that the stripper pole came very well in handy... I can't see myself going back to Vegas and not staying anywhere else but the palms.. highly recommend it.. 1
+I could imagine that getting a healthy case of the shingles might be an altogether more pleasant experience than staying at The Palms.\n\nI can easily imagine being gunned down in the lobby. It's that ghetto. Not that I feared for my life, there are just a lot nicer places tostay in Vegas with a lot more atmosphere and less people trapsing around looking like cheap hookers.\n\nMy stay started out with a bad valet experience. I'm used to extremely helpful valets who offer directions in advance of your asking. The valet at The Palms have a unique approach- they ignore you or are absent from the stand altogether. On three separate occasions the valet stand was unattended. \n\nThe room, while nice fora second- rate discount motel in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, oh wait, I am reviewing a four star Maloof property in Las Vegas. You get the picture: broken light fixtures, a tube TV, dated, worn furniture (which seemed to mimic the look of the clientele).\n\nIf you like eating at the Cracker Barrel, you're going to love the Palms. If that's not your thing, save yourself a lot of heartache and go somewhere nice to sleep. 0
+This hotel is so cool and HUGE!!! \nI will start by saying that I did not stay here but I did do some gambling here and walked around. The light and the design of the interior is just amazing and also the outside is just so cool looking. There is so many amenities within this hotel that you would never have to leave this place. Next time I come to Vegas I will definitely stay here. It looked amazing and made me want to come back. 1
+my husband and i stayed here because we bought a travel zoo voucher we had a suite but the hotel was very boring no one was in the club and the sports lounge was a joke it was playoffs and it was only three couples there. This place must be going out of business wont be back the room was average 0
+This is the place to stay great hostess KIM the best. If you like the slots they have them all i even play the tables and i never do any at any other casino. Also they have a movie theatre and im a movie buff so i love this. The food is great if you like good cusine THE 9STEAK HOUSE and NOVE ITALIANO. I cant wait to go back. 1
+Awesome club upstairs called Moon I had a great time! The music was fantastic and the outdoor roof top had a spectacular view of Vegas. The service was fast with my drinks and the bartenders were entertaining to watch doing their little bottle tricks. I didn't care to much for the half naked chicks dancing around but, they gotta eat to I guess? Overall good times! Great DJ! 1
+"After we arrived at Palms resort around midnight, we tried to check-in our hotel.\nwhile lining up in front of the front desk, some couple walked to the counter and cut infront of us to check-in. Annoyed by the rude couple as well as the receptionist. The same receptionist checked us in. She was clueless of what kind of reservation we made. Kept arguing that we made a 2 bed reservation when clearly stated in our confirmation print-out its a Superior King Deluxe. Anyway, it turns out to be in the Palms Tower (oldest room with a 25\"""" CRT flickering tv). The room needs a completely remodeling if it's considered a 4star hotel. Smelly and slow drains were irritating. They also charged additional $67 dollars for 3 nights' resort fee plus tax.\nThe drinks at the casino were terrible. The long islands were made from a pre-mixed batch unless I specifically order the bartender to make from scratch that cost a few dollars more. We received complimentary tix to the pool party but hardly see anyone in the pool. Same things goes for the Rain and Ghost bar. I would not go back there again." 0
+"Before getting started, I'd like to point out that I am currently sitting in the Palms Casino, while watching my degenerate, gambleholic, asshole-of-a-friend Pete grab his ankles, as the craps table continues to sodomize his life savings. The Palms Casino may as well be a priest, and with each roll of the dice, my man Pete is looking more and more like an alter boy. An alter boy with an ugly hat. As I look at this hat, I noticed a consistent theme. This hat of his will soon be joined by his pockets, as they both prevent the world from seeing what lies beneath -- nothing. What was once there, is now missing, and it isn't pretty. Nor was it smart. With just seven strands of hair, Pete has a face incapable of pulling off the 7-Strand comb-over. So money, combined with the freedom offered in Vegas to dive head-first into a hooker, was Pete's only hope to hump. Don't get me wrong, P never planned on returning to Phoenix with any money, which was fine, because that meant he wasn't bringing back his virginity either. Well, unless you count being molested by this casino. \n\nLet me start over. When I began writing this review, I was writing it for the Palms Place resort. I was only using my 6am-and-still-in-the-casino story to explain my exhaustion, and use it as a warning before transitioning into my review of our actual suite. However, as I continued to ramble, I realized that this has enough gems to be a review of its own. So let's jump back in. \n\nWith dick and pockets both dry, P refused to walk away from the action. But unlike his hair, my boredom started to grow, and soon left me balls deep in a conversation with some random Israeli gentleman who started our conversation by asking me if I gamble. It must have been the way I said, \""""Nope, never. Not at all,\"""" that convinced him I was interested in spending the next 30-minutes listening to him break down his formula for an 80% winning-percentage in roulette. \n\nLike all roulette conversations, this one also was followed up by literally dozens of questions on everything from Foreign Policy to soccer. I was pumped. Luckily, I was saved by irony. About midway through my optimistic response to the problem with America's public education system, I was interrupted by quite possibly the drunkest bitch I have ever seen. Clearly lacking intelligence, and a functioning metabolism, I couldn't deny her originality. Instead of some corny and cliche pickup line, this barefoot bitch thought outside of the box, and just spilled her drink on me. Luckily, it was about 7am, so of course she was double-fisting, enabling my shirt to get shit-faced. Before she could say a word, I stood, shook my man's hand, and announced that I had to go because I think my shirt had too much to drink and it needed to sober up. I think I confused her. Which made sense, because I don't even think she knew that she was carrying two drinks, let alone spilling them. I like to think that she stuck around and finished answering my new Israeli friend's question on education, which eventually led to her sitting on his trapper keeper (if you know what I'm saying), but who knows. Love is blind. As for me, I walked about twenty yards back to the table, just in time to see my buddy P go broke. It was perfect." 1
+i love the palms. this is my new go to hotel when driving into vegas. (i will still continue to stay at MGM when i fly in). eventhough it is off the strip, they provide a shuttle for there guest to take them to and from the strip. the parking is free which is a major plus in my book. hotel guest can even use the spa at the new tower of the hotel. everyone should try the eucalyptus steam room. it is awesome and would be sure to cure any cough or hangover you may have. 1
+Whoo hoo. Suite upgrade! The Ivory Suite was very modern and spacious. Love the pink couch in the living room. Bathroom was spacious but no tub. I did not like the glass doors. I thought I broke it several times because it always made a loud noise when I closed it. Bed room was spacey but a little empty. a master bathroom and a restroom. I really enjoyed staying off the strip and away from its madness. 1
+"I went to the Palms Casino thru Bookit.com. My stay Oct 18-21 originally and it was for my 40th birthday. First of all I only gave it 1 star for the actual room it self. The room was clean, spacious with a nice view of the strip. The cons: After I first initial night they came to clean our room at 6pm I mean really... but the second night we call them to come clean and they came right away and the third day we were there and extended our check out time due to our flight leaving at 11pm that night, they never came at all! We called them & asked for trash removal, towels & toilet paper & a guy that didn't speak any english or at least acted like he didn't brought towels up and kinda said someone would bring toilet paper he tired to leave but we ran & got the trash out our room & gave it to him to take with him. Needless to say no one ever came to bring toilet paper or clean we used the kleenex in the bathroom. At check in I asked about the 2for1 drink specials that came with book.it.com the girl checking me in said they no longer did that and did not offer to accommodate me in any other way. She did say we got free admission to the clubs in the hotel & we could each bring one guest for free, yet she neglected to tell me we had to get there before 12am to get in free. We later found that out the hard way when we all showed up to get in the club and it was after 12 am. WHy was this a problem considering it was $15 for girls and $20 for guys and the guest we invited had to take a cab ride there & pay that fee because unlike the bull they put on their WebSITE saying they are just minutes from the strip that is DEFINITELY not TRUE it is fall as hell from the strip & anything you might possibly wanna do in vegas! We had to take a cab ride ever where & the average amount $15 on way! if you don't take a cab you have to stand in line for like 30 minutes outside to get on their shuttle that SMELLS LIKE URINE, and it drops you off at Ceaser Palace Shoppes and you have to walk like miles through the shopes to get to the actual strip which lets you out of Cesar Palace across from Harrah's. Just a pain & not close to strip at all. I mean you can walk to the strips it like a two mile walk and over a busy bridge I mean really who does that no one because I dint see any one doing it the entire time I was there everyone took cabs or that smelly shuttle. Now we were suppose to get free breakfast with our purchase from bookit.com at check in I ask for the vouchers the lady said no reason to ask for voucher you can just go and charge my room number. she never told us what time to go or gave any details other than pointing toward the restaurant saying \""""its over there\"""". Breakfast is over every day at 10 am so the first day we got there at 10:15 and they would not let us in to eat. Second day we go eat we have pay about $15 per person because on Sundays its only a Champagne brunch and you have to pay more in order to even get in and eat even if your not drinking Why? because they said the voucher was only worth so much in value and the breakfast that day cost more that what the supposed voucher would cover so we had to pay the difference. OK anyway I tell them my aunt and a friend is coming to meet us there but they don't wanna eat can they still come on they say they can come in. My aunt & my friend just came from breakfast at MGM Grand, & took another cab to my hotel. My aunt grabs a crab leg off my plate and is eating it the waitress says do you want to get breakfast my aunt says oh no I am sorry we just hear talking & I didn't meant too I just ate. We apologize and think it's over moments later the restaurant manger, Michelle Palmer, & her kitchen manager come over in the most intimidating way & demand we pay for my aunt since she ate the one crab leg I quickly pull out my credit card and without hesitation paid because the way they came to the table for 4 ladies was threatening and embarrassing the issue didn't call for all that. We later ask to speak to the manager and she comes back to the table with a borage of people again. I never seen such a thing we just wanted to explain to her after we had already paid so it wasn't an issue of the money but that coming to the table the first time with someone else all rude and curt was just unprofessional and unpleasant for us and I was celebrating my birthday she didn't care at all she continued the same nasty attitude. The manager came over again said we were too loud and the 3rd time we were escorted out by a team of security because they say my friend even though the 24 pack of beer she had was not open she couldn't have it in the restaurant. We had been there for an hour now you tell us this. The manager could she have just asked us to remove the beer previously. I felted humiliated and targeted! I have it all on Video and I will be down loading it to youtube! Michelle Palmer & the Plams lack customer service and honoring its promotion" 0
+I prefer the off-strip younger resorts. I typically choose to stay at Hard Rock, Rio, or Palms. They are a bit more hip, not crowded with hover-rounds, and offer kick-ass pools. The room was updated and nice. The dealers were friendly, and the on-site food was ok. 1
+This place wasn't for me - not because it wasn't nice (we got upgraded to a beautiful room), but simply because of the location. I'm in my twenties and was looking to party and be where the action is - and I was really upset because we were so far away from anything fun. I actually wanted to switch hotels but it was too late. We spent a fourtune taxi-ing to center strip, because waiting an hour for a shuttle to take us there never really worked out (especially if you go at nighttime, the shuttles don't run late.) We could have used our taxi money to stay center strip at somewhere equally as nice - and we probably would have got more exercise walking everywhere rather than cabbing (I also love walking.) Also, I didn't like any of the restaurants available - there was low-quality cheap fast food or high-quality super fancy expensive restaurants - nothing in the middle. I wanted great food, plenty of exercise, and to be in the heart of the action - so the palms wasn't for me. \n\nHowever - If you're looking for somewhere nice that you can totally relax or gamble off strip at affordable prices, then this is it. I just wasn't in it to relax (or gamble.) 0
+This review is based on the lack of venues open inside the palms. The new owners closed everything!!! There is nowhere to go inside the palms except ghost bar. They stopped playing hip-hop and even stopped having people come perform. I'm at the pool right now and they took out the blackjack tables and replaced then with chairs and fooze ball tables ( who the hell plays that) id rather be gambling right about now. I considered the palms to be my second home but after the new owner made all these stupid changes I won't be able to stay here anymore. The palms has been known to cater to a younger hip crowd that wants to hear hip-hop. The new owners have no idea what their doing and trying to the flip the palms into one of the clubs on the strip is a big no no. The palms has a reputation and they should uphold that. This is really sad what this hotel has become. 0
+I stayed here for business for 2 nights.\nI was upgraded to a very nice suite without cost to me by hotel staff.\n\nEveryone was very friendly.\nMy only complaint is that it is very hard to get around with paying for an outrageous taxi!\n\nFood was good, room very clean, not many choices for gambling.\n\nI don't think I would stay there again. 1
+"Expected more. Checking in the \""""manager\"""" never even looked me in the eye. Head down typing away. So unfriendly. I was wanting to upgrade our room but he was so busy I din't want to ask him. Pfft The lobby was a carnival of drunk punks and wanna be gangsters. The staff here looked bored and unengaged. My wife and I love to gamble. We usually go to a regular place and when we are treated well, we go four or five times a year. We wont be going back to the palms. Its a nice place but not our cup of tea. The dealers were nice." 0
+The new owners have raised the price of the buffet taking away what was once one of the best deals in Las Vegas.\nThey now require 1,000 points to get a players club discount which they did not do before so they have effectively raised the price. Goodbye Palm Buffet. 0
+"I've stayed at MGM, The Hard Rock and at Palms and if you are going to stay off the strip, stay at the Hard Rock. Boy was the Palms hotel a mistake! Shuttle sucks, customer service at the front desk sucks. THE PALMS CASINO RESORT operates like it is bankrupt. THE PALMS DOESN'T DESERVE TO BE LOCATED IN LAS VEGAS. THE PALMS IS WORSE THAN THE STRATOSPHERE.\n Twenty Four Seven restaurant in the hotel is the worst food and service ever. All they do is seat people and then you all wait 20 minutes for a glass of water. They under-staff their servers and the manager has hired a bubbly customer service lady who basically is there to smooth things over when the customer has finally had enough. When I asked the manager if he was a manager (big white guy in a suit), he pretty passively said, \""""one of them...\"""" Um, good, because I ONLY need ONE. When I began to tell him how long I'd been waiting, the bubbly lady runs over to intercept. Of course that is when I notice my waiter has finally arrived. Steak and eggs were 16.50 and rare. Canolly was bitter and sour. I actually went to the Mc Donalds inside the hotel instead. I have a meme that says, I came to Vegas and ate mall food. I looked at the food in the buffet and everything looked like cafeteria food. \n I'm completely disgusted with the Palms Casino and Resort, and it almost ruined Vegas for me." 0
+Friday all you can eat seafood at their buffet with unlimited drinks--.. don't miss out 1
+"I went in for a tattoo during a vacation last week. For a black and gray tattoo 3\"""" x 3\"""" to cost $400 with a non refundable deposit of $100 sight unseen of the drawing is not customer friendly. You had artists sitting without appointments but would rather force me back out the door because I don't pay without knowing I will even like what you draw? No thank you. I had the money in my pocket in cash sweeties, but I left with it still there because I was unconvinced by your guy up front, inflated prices, and deposit policy.\nI have 20+ hours of ink and none from h&h." 0
+YES, the water fountain is a free show and it is still awesome. But trying to find a good viewing spot iis tough at night in the summer, it gets way crowded. The lobby with the glass Chihuly flowers in the ceiling is awesome and so is the Convervatory and Botanical gardens with the flowers/plants that change every season. 1
+"I stayed at the Belaggio for my first 3 nights in Vegas.. and wow. Everything was just excellent. From the moment you walk in, you see the ceiling decorated with glass blown flowers. Then they have the garden themes and the butterfly vault.. marvelous. The rooms.. oh the rooms. what do they use 700 t.c sheets? Oh and the pool.. soooo relaxing and the staff is attentive with the drinks.\r\n\r\nAnother perk if you stay at the hotel is that they offer you discounted tix to see their in house show Cirque de Soile' \"""" O\"""" The seats were awsome!! Middle 3rd row!! And the show was outstanding!! . \r\n\r\nI must also add that this was a 1 week trip and tried to save some $ so we stayed at the Alladin. We stayed at the Alladin for 1 night and checked right out. . and right back to the Bellagio !!" 1
+oh how i love the bellagio. i highly recommend staying in a baller room or suite. i think everything about this place is fabulous, the pool cafe, the fountains, the cheesy music channel in your room that plays the fountain tunes, and that chocolate business at jean-phillippe. \n\ni also won gambling, that was hot. 1
+"stayed here once several years ago and haven't been back because of our first experience...\n\nmy family and I had previously requested a room with strip views when we reserved the room, and upon arrival the front desk person said that we would have to wait an hour for it to be ready. No problem right? We could find something to do, it is Vegas after all. An hour later we check back...the room was still not ready. 2 hours later...still not ready. Finally we threw in the towel and took a regular room. Then in the middle of the night I awoke to what sounded like people outside our door. Then I heard the handle go up and down like it was trying to be opened. A few minutes later the door opened but because we put the security chain on it, it wouldn't open all the way. At that point security was YELLING AT US saying we were in a room illegally......at this point my mother started yelling right back that we checked in the afternoon before and yada yada yada. Needless to say it took multiple phone calls (at 4 am no less) before they apologized and offered to discount our room (should have gotten the night for free if you ask me!). I guess the check in girl never actually put it in the computer that we checked in. \n\nNow what \""""Hi End\"""" hotel lets their security YELL at guests or even so called \""""suspicious\"""" guests at 4 in the morning??!?!?! I've stayed at numerous other 4 and 5 star hotels and never anything remotely close like that has ever happened to me. We checked out ASAP (which was another nightmare due to the reimbursement on the room...just took forever and had to have at least 3 different managers sign off on it) and went over to the Mirage and had a wonderful experience there. (And since have stayed at other hotels on the strip which were just as nice!)\n\nClassy? If classy is a 300 pound man yelling obscenities at you at 4am then to be followed by other staff members questioning you for an hour then yes, the Bellagio is the classiest place on earth." 0
+"very nice hotel. very high price tag. i was totally satisfied with everything. extremely friendly and helpful staff... clean, modern rooms..... the ultimate in luxury in vegas. however, i thought the images on the website were waaaaaaay nicer than the actual room. i thought ours was a little smaller and had less...... ambiance then the ones on the site did. also, it seemed like every single lampshade in our room was crooked. i mean, i straightened them out but... i thought staying here was so expensive because of the ever present attention to detail.. right? that said, i was still pleased with the whole stay. the room service was great, the spa was amazing and the casino is luxe!!\n\noh, but i saw an employee being very rude to a guest. the guest asked an employee where something was (the pool or the restaurant or something) and the employee was like \""""uhh, theres a sign right there sir. you need to keep your eyes open or youll always be asking people where you are all the time\"""" or something. rude!!!" 1
+The Bellagio Pool Cafe is delicious but expensive... under a nice covered area, you can enjoy a wide variety of lunch options in your swimsuit and towel. By the time we sat down around 2:30 pm, I was starving so I ended up sampling everyone else's food in addition to my own.\n\nI had the teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps ($12.50) that came with cold noodles, pickled, veggies, and hoisen sauce. They were really yummy and a good amount of food. My uncle enjoyed the Cobb salad (about $14) that included fresh tomatoes (red and yellow), delicious avocado, etc. My brother and dad shared a tuna sandwich and a turkey sandwich with fries and cole slaw. Everyone appreciated their lunch selections and left the Cafe satisfied and happy. 1
+I have two favorite hotels in Vegas and they are purely for superficial reasons... they are beautiful. The Bellagio hotel is just that, beautiful. The lobby alone is striking with 2,000 dynamic hand-blown glass flowers from Chihuly himself on the ceiling just peering out at you. The Bellagio has their very own Conservatory and Botanical Garden which they change up for the holidays and seasons it is one of my favorite exhibits. On top of their shows like Cirque Du Soleil they have art exhibits, and now an exhibit dedicated to the sculpture, drawings, and art by Richard MacDonald. Of course let's not forget the always entertaining musical fountain which is always a crowd pleaser, water dancing cleverly to a concert of opera, classical and Broadway tunes.\n\nI haven't had the pleasure of staying in any of their rooms but maybe next time. 1
+For my first trip to Las Vegas, my boyfriend and I decided to stay at the Bellagio. I had read really great reviews, and really bad reviews, so I didn't really know what to expect.\n\nI loved staying here. Check in was fast; our room was ready at 11am. We had a partial lakeview on the 25th floor in the spa tower that had a great view of pretty much the whole fountain show and the strip. The room was updated, except for the tv, but I wasn't there to watch tv anyways. The bathroom was nice-stone counters and floors, seperate soaking tub and shower. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. Loved the motorized blackout drapes; if only I could install them in our apartment.\n\nThe service was really great. Every employee we encountered asked if we needed something, especially room service. I enjoyed the casino a lot as well, it had a nice variety of slots and table games. \n\nSomething we were disappointed in was the selection of late night eating. They have the Cafe Bellagio, but it is sit down and at 3am you just want quick eats. Thank god for the 24 newstand shop and its selection of chips and candy...ok and selection of alcohol too.\n\nWe will definitely stay here again in the future. 1
+I really enjoyed this hotel and would recommend anyone stay here. \n\nPositive:\n- Perfect location on the script.\n- Brunch at the buffet was delicious and the line moved pretty fast for \n a Saturday at 12pm.\n- The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable.\n- The bath towels were big and soft, unlike most hotels where they \n are thin and rough against your skin.\n- The service was good.\n- We managed to score an awesome room rate at $109 a night from \n Thursday-Sunday. Sign up on their website for the email deals. \n- At check in we were told there were only smoking rooms available. I \n understand a non-smoking room is not guaranteed, but the Bellagio\n worked with us. It took a few minutes of persuasion, and finally we \n were upgraded to a lake view room that was non-smoking. Yes!\n- The pools are open year round. I've only stayed at 6 hotels on the \n strip and every other one is closed in the winter. It was too cold to \n swim, but it's nice to have the option if you want to. \n\nNegative:\n- One of the bouncers at The Bank was incredibly rude. We asked \n him a simple question and he gave us the raised eyebrow/sneer \n combo. He muttered something and then quickly turned away from \n us. I hate people who feel like they are on a power trip by \n treating you like dirt. My theory is that men who show no respect are \n lacking in another area. \n- When you walk out of the lobby to the strip on the sidewalk to the \n right, you will cross this street where many cars crossing ignore the \n stop sign. Be careful here so you don't get run over. 1
+The rooms are nice, a little dull but nice. The big bathroom even in entry level rooms are a massive plus and if you like to soak in a deep tub you will be very happy. The rest of the Casino is nice enough but I think next time I will head back to my usual hangout which is the Mirage. 1
+This is my favorite hotel in Las Vegas still even with all of the new ones that have come in and tried to top this place, they can't..... Bellagio is the best. Its very elegant, always luxurious and I always have a great time here. Always stay here when you are in Las Vegas if you can afford it! 1
+The Bellagio has great rooms, great food and beatiful decor. However, some of the staff was rude or not helpful. We had a power problem in the hotel during the President's Day weekend, and our reservations for my grandma's 70th birthday party in the Picasso restaurant were ruined because of this. Elevator lines were long because only 1 elevator worked, keys to hotel rooms weren't working, and services were delayed. Also, when my parents were having their carpet cleaned, chemicals spilled everywhere and nothing was done. In addition, my 2 year-old brother cut his finger on some broken glass on the coffee table, and restaurant service was slow. 0
+Love going to the Bellagio, it's such a nice resort to stay at when you're in Vegas. The rooms are really nice, spacious and has great interior decor. Best of all, the fountains outside and the shows that come with it are really spectacular and everyone should definitely see the show at least once. Casino is plentiful and the food is also great, even though it can be pricey. If not for the expensive prices, I would love to stay at Bellagio everytime I'm in vegas, but unfortunately, I do have a budget. 1
+First visit to Vegas glad we chose The Bellagio. Whilst busy, full for the last 2 months, large enough to not feel overcrowded. Having visited other hotels certainly Bellagio seemed to be the best. Ate at Olives and Circo both first class pricey but not exorbitant. If coming to Vegas again definitely recommend here.\nWater fountains spectacular! 1
+Bellagio is quite the fancy hotel and is most known for its fountain that puts on a spectacular water show at regular intervals throughout the day. Most of my trips to Vegas are for my birthday which falls during the month of December and during that time, the hotel has set up their holiday decor including a really fun display that features trees, flowers, water effects, and animatronic animal.\n\nThe overall feel of the hotel is very elegant with artwork displayed everywhere and architecture that is grand in scale and beautifully crafted. The lobby area features a blown glass chandelier that was created by Washington's own Dale Chihuly.\n\nThe Bellagio shops feature a wide area of fancy stores where piles of money can be spent if that's your thing, or you can just sit back and people watch all day both here and on the casino floor. Speaking of dropping lots of cash and casino floors, the Bellagio combines both of these options in to one handy gaming area as well as a very large sports betting area.\n\nMy favorite feature about this hotel is the buffet restaurant that has a ton of great food at a price that's not too bad considering everything that you get. 1
+Yeah, the Bellagio was just okay, I said it.. I think our main problem with the Bellagio was actually that it was exactly what we thought it would be; out dated grandure. The rooms were clean and everything was nice. It was just the sort of nice that would have been super nice 15 years ago. Not out dated enough to be offensive, just noticeable. For instance, what nice hotel still has a crt television. I know they have to have 3000 rooms so the $100 per room upgrade certainly adds up. \nWe started out in a suite but it was next to the elevator and literally every elevator that went up or down made a loud wooosh in our room. The next day we had to move because we couldn't sleep and the only option was to move from a suite with a king bed to a standard room with two doubles. We also lost what seem like insignificant amenities like full sized shampoo bottles and a sea sponge but those things make a noticeable impact when they are in direct comparison. \nThe second main problem (and we have experienced this with a lot of the 5 star hotels on the strip) is breakfast. When you are out there for business, twice a year, on your own dime no option for a quick morning coffee and muffin is a problem. The fancy pants french place is close but the ordering process with the 30 ladies behind the counter expecting you to know your pastry order before you have been able to see the pastries and then waiting another 10 minutes after that to actually pick your muffin up is so excruciating it makes you want to give up your morning coffee and breakfast habit.\nIf the Bellagio were anywhere else it would be the nicest place we've ever stayed but it just didn't feel up to new Vegas standards. It doesn't come close to the Wynn, Vdara or Aria and even our rooms (especially after the demotion) in Planet Hollywood, Treasure Island, Paris and Mirage were way nicer. \nGo to the Bellagio for a great casino experience and a splurge meal but stay elsewhere. 0
+"I stayed here once before and remembered liking it. Wishing on this trip we'd tried something else. While staying at the Bellagio sounds like a great thing... it isn't. Sure, the lobby is beautiful and the garden is pretty... but you aren't staying in the lobby or the garden. \n\nThe rooms are just ok. Bathrooms are pretty awesome. Beds SUCK! i hardly slept the whole trip because the bed was so uncomfortable... made my back hurt. And what high-end hotel doesn't have down comforters?!?! are you kidding me?!?! ugh. Service was ok, but not great. We asked about late checkout and were told we'd have to call the day we were leaving to request it. So we did. \""""we don't do late checkout.\"""" what? you have to pay a half day charge and then you can stay until 6. \n\nwe were unimpressed enough with the room that when it was time to eat and gamble, we went elsewhere... i just wanted to get out of there.\n\nnon-smoking floors are not enforced at all as far as we could tell. \n\nservice was pretty good. the air was really bothering me, to a point my sinuses were hurting. we called and asked about a humidifier, which they gladly brought up. that was nice.\n\noverall - we won't be back." 0
+We stayed here with our 13yo during his spring break, last week. The hotel is beautiful but very crowded. I really liked our room which over looked the fountains. They are amazing and especially at night, worth the extra amount we spent to get that view. The bed was very comfortable. We ate at the buffet for 2 breakfasts and one late lunch/dinner. It was very good and the staff was friendly and efficient. I personally didn't care for Vegas but not because of the hotel. Not impressed with the pool(s) or the paid wi-fi. I complained, nicely about it, couldn't download a thing or get email (!) and they refunded 2 days out 3, which was unexpected but very much appreciated. They also let me use their computer to check-in for our flight and print boarding passes for free. It is in the center of the Strip and the airport is only 10-15 minutes away, so use a cab and not one of those shuttles. The cab was about 1/2 price in comparison. We did use the monorail and the 2-day bus pass, which were both good but the bus is probably a better deal in the long run. 1
+With ever trip to Vegas, I've marveled at how gorgeous Bellagio looked from the outside. On my last Vegas trip, I finally stayed here as a hotel guest and I was disappointed at the room cleanliness and hotel staff service. With any 5-star hotels, the service at the check-in is crucial because it is the first impression (based on interaction) guests get of the hotel staff. I felt like I was checking into a Holiday Inn; it was very casual and unimportant. \n\nWhen I got into the hotel room, there was a red stain on one of the blankets and so they came up to remove it from the room and said that they will replace it tomorrow (why the wait? I have no idea). It took 3 staff members to take the blanket away and they didn't address the concern of cleanliness at all. I gotta say that I'm surprised to see this listed as one of the 5-star hotels because it is only a 4-star in my book. The rates at Bellagio are not competitive with other hotels with similar amenities and class, so I wouldn't choose to stay here again. For a much better experience, I would recommend the Palazzo, Wynn or Encore resorts. 0
+"The Bellagio was sadly a bit disappointing. I was in town for a trade show event in July and found the hotel overcrowded and nearly impossible to navigate during the day. A \""""quick\"""" bite to eat took nearly 1.5 hours at a 2 p.m. lunch. Service was slow and lacking all over the resort.\n\nWhen I checked into my room, there was a massive clump of hair in the bathroom sink. Disgusting. I've staying in all kinds of hotels all over the world from two to five stars and have to say I've never seen a dirtier bathroom.\n\nWe had an unfortunate incident where a colleague had to have emergency surgery while on our trip. A horrible incident anywhere, but especially when one has to spend hours in a Las Vegas ER. When I called the hotel desk in the morning to ask for a late checkout so we could visit our friend in the hospital and get her returned to her hotel. We needed to make sure she was comfortable and all arrangement were made for her family to arrive before we caught a flight out of the city that afternoon. I was informed that it would only be possible if we paid a 1/2 day rate of $70+ dollars. How unfortunate that a hotel of this supposed caliber can't accommodate a guest in their city with this type of request. Especially since our flight schedules meant that we would be on our way to the airport by 3 p.m. at the latest.\n \nThe casino staff was lovely and the hotel was ok but certainly not deserving of a AAA five diamond. When I return to Vegas, I think I'll be staying at the Wynn. \n\nSorry, Bellagio, I had higher hopes." 0
+There's no denying that the Bellagio is just a beautiful casino. However, there isn't much to offer to the younger crowd. They now have a club, but it's rarely crowded as the casino originally wasn't geared towards the younger audience or children. Because of this, it's more of a place to just walk through once or twice instead of somewhere to stay. 0
+"Me and my girlfriend were in Vegas just before Labor Day and staying at the Bellagio was something we were looking forward to as we had 3 full days to size it up. Prices for rooms are going to vary widely, of course, but in general, the value for money perception is going to depend more on what you immediately want from your hotel: in short, Bellagio is perfectly placed on the Vegas Strip and is ostentatious about its luxury. The lobby is gorgeous and expansive, with beautiful overhead artwork looking like glossy flower petals, and the balloons behind the receptionist staff is always impressive. I especially loved how the garden is centrally located and, a 1 minute walk from the check-in area, smells fresh and alive with changing displays and landscape architecture. There was a piano bar and many (albeit expensive) options for food around.\nBe sure to read the fine print about what is defined as \""""spa services\"""" here. This hotel has a \""""resort fee\"""" that is similar to other M-Life hotels (MGM, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage to name a few) in that it covers nothing other Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and complimentary boarding pass printouts from the Concierge, and that's it. You must pay $30 a day, a PERSON, to use the spa that has bathrobes and steam rooms, and then of course, if you purchase a massage service or something along those lines, it becomes complimentary. However, after stating our case to the spa people, we both got 3 days complimentarily! So we definitely felt hooked up, but it took some effort.\nThe room itself is beautiful, maybe overhyped as far as space and amenities (for example, you have no way of using the fridge as it is there to merely provide a store for overpriced refreshments), but the view of the fountains, especially at night, is worth it. You will hear \""""Luck Be a Lady\"""" over and over at night, but the first time you see it will be a true joy only available in Vegas. \nAnother thing you should know about, which applies to Vegas in general, is the extent to which you will need taxis. If you choose to walk and avoid the expense of taxis, your feet will pay for it, and the heat will be an additional burden. Leaving the Bellagio from your hotel room to make it to the next closest hotel, perhaps Caesar's Palace, will take you a full 15 minutes of fast, intentional walking---and that's just LEAVING! Think about that if you like casino-hopping, you *will* pay the price.\nOther than that, Bellagio will be good to you and if you can secure a good deal, it will be memorable, even if you elect not to stay there again." 1
+Went to the Bellagio buffet. It used to be great, but expensive. Now they've cheapened it down - serving average items prepared in a mediocre manner - and it's still expensive. Run away! Better meals are available all over town at cheaper prices. 0
+Absolutely gorgeous place. 1
+Unfortunately, this has to be the first negative review I've written on Yelp. I stayed there a few weeks ago on a family vacation. It's a very beautiful hotel, but they didn't change the sheets between my visit and the last person so I have to ding them since it's such a basic expectation. Especially when it's so expensive to stay there! \n\nWhen I went to bed on my first night there, I had the above-bed light on and when I pulled the covers off, there was a big black thread on the sheets. No big deal, but as I went to brush that off of the bed, I then noticed that there were 3 short beard hairs, bits of what looked like earwax, and a few other black specks of unknown origin. I probably wouldn't have seen those things if I hadn't had the above bed light on. The housekeeping manager was apologetic and had the sheets changed, but it was still gross enough that I feel I need to warn people...\n\nMaybe this was an out of the ordinary occurrence, but it made me wonder if other people just haven't noticed the condition of the sheets because they didn't happen to look. 0
+After living in Las Vegas for 3 years I am always reluctant to go back and spend more time there, however when I am staying at the Bellagio I don't mind so much :)\n\nThere are a million reviews for this place so I shall keep it short and sweet.\n\nMy room was beautiful and the attention to detail was outstanding. It is a huge hotel yet room service requests were always fast and the staff were very polite. Lake (Las Vegas Blvd) facing rooms are the best as you can watch the fountains from your own armchair and the music can be tuned in through your television. Amazing mattress and dreamy pillows, I could have slept forever! Fantastic bathroom with deep tub and separate shower which (if your heart desired) could fit about 15 people. Breakfast in bed was a treat and the butter stamped with a 'B' impressed me more than it should have!\n\nThe casino, the pool and the grounds are well maintained and the location of the hotel on the strip is perfect. Just beware there is a lot of walking involved, it's a big place!\n\nRoom Tip: Pay a little extra and get a lake facing room for a front row seat to every fountain show! 1
+The Bellagio hotel is breathtaking! As you enter the Bellagio your eyes are drawn to ceiling to the 2,000 hand blown glass blossoms that make up the magnificent a Fiori di Como by glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. As you check in it is easy for your eyes to roams over the shoulder of the friendly staff who are checking you in as they are drawn to the amazing floral display. But this is just a prelude to the spectacular Conservatory & Botanical Gardens which is like walking through a imaginary wonderland of exquisite flower displays, dazzling water features and unique rare butterfly atriums. What could ever top all of this you might ask? The amazing Bellagio fountain show! It never gets old! Every time I experience the music, combined with the beautiful water display my heart swells! There is something so emotional about the experience! I recommend trying to get a reservation at one of the many Bellagio restaurants that have outdoor patios overlooking the fountain.\n\nDuring our visit we stayed in room 28072 which overlooks the fountains! The room is in a quiet part of the hotel away from elevators, service closets, etc. The room had a modern blue and white decor which was extremely calming! The room and bathroom are spacious. There is a large window to view the fountains and it adds a certain open feeling to the room.\n\nThe Bellagio pools and courtyard is very beautiful! It is composed of 6-7 different pools surrounded by tons of trees and lined with private cabanas! They have a large drink list and a reasonable menu however I recommend having a nice relaxing lunch at the pool cafe!\n\nDid I miss anything? Yes! The amazing restaurants, clubs and poker room! The spa is beautiful! \n\nOther note worthy items:\nGym fee is already included in room/hotel fee\nHotel does NOT smell like smoke! \nStaff is really friendly\nRoom 28068 which my mother in law stayed in is right across from servers closet which can be very noisy 1
+Awesome Buffet. \n\nWe tried the Ballagio Buffet and the Wicked Spoon at the Cosmopolitan. The Bellagio Buffet was the winner, by far. \n\nKing crab legs, Short Ribs, Prime Rib.... All amazing. I am still trying to figure out how they make any money. Plenty of options. 1
+I remember staying here for a weekend and was expecting it to be too mature of a place for us, young, girls to enjoy Vegas.\nHowever, this is one of the few times I was pleasantly mistaken. \nStaying at Bellagio was a great experience. The service from the front desk to the bell hop to the room service. Everything exceeded my expectations.\nThe room was quite roomy for 2 double beds and even a living area. Customer service went beyond protocol- customer service with a smile would be an understatement.\nBellagio ranks among the top places to stay, IMO, and I would recommend this spot to anyone planning a trip to sin city. 1
+"I really like place, the king size rooms are very nice and spacious!\n\nWe did have trouble when it came to checking in, we ended up waiting quite some time and there didn't seem to have any lines which I thought was a bit annoying because people kept \""""cutting\"""" in front, when I had been waiting.\n\nWe ended up getting room service, it was pretty quick and the gentleman who brought us our food was very nice and helpful. I would highly suggest paying in cash, poor guy would have to go back downstairs to use a credit card. \n\nAnother thing that I noticed is that the air conditioning does not get very cold. \n\ni did wish this place had more \""""fast food\"""" options or at least places that were opened later in the night.\n\nI would definitely stay here again." 1
+The fountain show is a MUST! Absolutely awesome! Hotel is over the top. 1
+We booked the Bellagio because we had been impressed with the garden area and general grounds on previous trips to Vegas. Unfortunately, the room was not near the same level as the public areas. \n\nWe stayed in room 25099, which has several issues: the air conditioner does not work effectively, even when set at 60 degrees; there are two chips on the toilet seat; the caulking in the shower on the inset shelf was peeling off; the housekeeping did not come even though we did not have the privacy sign on our door; the furniture in general showed signs of wear; and the linens were low quality. Also, I had noted on the reservation that it was my husband's birthday, and they didn't do anything special at all. \n\nThe pool was nothing special, which was surprising to me given the higher-end image Bellagio portrays. \n\nThe check-out process was lengthy, and I was unable to express checkout due to a linked reservation. They should probably have more staff at peak checkout times, as there were a lot of people in very slow lines. \n\nOn the plus side, I forgot my razor, and the concierge sent us some disposables for me. \n\nWe will definitely not return to the Bellagio, as there are many other options on the strip. 0
+What a disappointment of staying at #bellagio ! Thought this will be the most famous hotel in Vegas, it turns out to be the worst experience! The hotel room sucks and small, with the same price but lower, we got a way better room and view in #cosmopolation next door. Yet, the service is really really bad! We call and ask if we will have somewhere to microwave our food and can if we get folks and spoons, then I was being transferred from front desk to room service to dinning service, by the end we have been told that we need to pay for the folks and spoons! Last but not least, everything in the room is charged for money, no free water nothing is free expect the wifi, oh wait! We actually pay 28$ for wifi which is included in the resort fee! #theterribleexperienceever 0
+Don't stay here! Disgusting rooms for a lot of money! My husband and I recently stayed here for his 35th birthday for one night. Since it was a special occasion, we decided to splurge on the room (nearly $350 for a king, fountain view room - that's with the M Life discount). We live in AZ and typically visit Vegas 4 times per year, so this was not our first time here. \n\nOur first room was 16070. Upon walking in, the room reeked of mildew. It smelled like the carpet had been flooded for weeks and then dried off and put back to use. We called the front desk and they moved us very quickly to a different room just down the hall (16048). This room did not smell....or so we thought. After being out and about and returning to our room after midnight, we just wanted a good night's rest. We climbed into bed and realized that the sheets and bedding all reeked of mildew as well!!! DISGUSTING!!! Seeing as it was so late and we were exhausted, we did not want to call housekeeping and wait for them to strip our seats or have to pack up and move rooms once again. So, we both slept uncomfortably fully clothed. Isn't the purpose of a hotel to provide a comfortable night's stay?\n\nAlso, if you choose to stay in a fountain room, they do not tell you that you will hear the music from Drai's day and night club across the street at the Cromwell all day and all night long (until 4am). It would have been nice for someone just to inform us of this and give us a chance upon check-in to switch rooms. \n\nI called guest relations to complain about my stay. What did they offer me? An upgrade to a junior suite for 2 nights if I came back and paid to stay in a standard room. This is just ridiculous. I would never return to the Bellagio for $350 per night ever again. I was never offered any type of discount or compensation for my horrible experience. This hotel is supposed to be a 5 star hotel. Clearly, neither it's standards nor customer service are 5 stars. \n\nSave your money and stay somewhere else where they value your loyalty and money. 0
+I think this hotel is okay. It is not as smokey in there and it is for adults and children as well. You can ride the rollercoaster as well, but it is quite expensive $14 dollars which is not even worth the money. The rollercoaster is not as fun either. They do have an arcade which is okay. I tried their Nathan's famous hotdogs and their fruit punch margaritas were okay, but had way too much alcohol in it. 8 ounces for $8 dollars is sure is not worth it. Anyways I like the slot machines and did win some money there. I like the architecture outside however and definitely you can take good pictures. 0
+We did not stay at this hotel but definitely spend a lot of time there.\nThe gambling was fun, the clubs (Coyote Ugly and Rok) were great. \nThe New York Pretzel shop was delicious and open late-so we could grab something there even late into the night.\nOver all the hotel was great and very pleasant. \nNext time we visit Vegas I will definitely stay at New York New York!!! 1
+The hotel was nice, the room price was great for a weekend with a lot of big stuff going on (CMA Awards, NHRA, Final Four). Housekeeping was on top of everything. Late check-out was easy & free. The pool is just okay. It was clean & warm, but the bar ran out of beer by 1:00. All the other MGM Hotels have 2-5 pools, this just has one. \n\nHowever, I travel a lot for business. I've stayed in 5 star luxury hotels and Roach Motels. I have NEVER stayed at a hotel that didn't have a coffee maker and/or a fridge in the room. NYNY rooms were newly remodeled and didn't have either. No coffee maker? No fridge? All the resturaunts serve huge portions, but you can't take any leftovers with you because you don't have a fridge. You have to go down to the casino and spend $6.00 on a crappy coffee because there isn't even a single-cup maker in the room! I guess this is typical now of Vegas. 1
+This really deserves a 3.5/5 stars. The room was the largest I have stayed in, with a separate suite, but the view was poor and it was loud due to the roller coaster. The casino itself is great. Would recommend this to friends. 1
+One of mine and my wifes favorite places on the strip. Many games and places to eat inside many good shows going on all the time fun place. 1
+"So to begin with, overall, I do like this hotel. The accommodations are okay, the casino is alright, and the eateries are pleasant. \n\nHere's the big HOWEVER: \n\nIF YOU EVER LEAVE YOUR BAGGAGE IN THE HANDS OF THEIR EMPLOYEES OR IN THE BELL HOP AREA, LOCK YOUR BAGS!! \n\nMy boyfriend and I vacationed there May 1-3, and when we checked out, our baggage went to bell hop because our flight wasn't leaving for another 12 hours. \n\nWhen we got back home in Honolulu, we found some personal items (brand spanking new!!) MISSING!! \n\nI called the hotel and TWO weeks later, they are still giving me the run around about how to go about filing this complaint. Initially, they allowed me to file a complaint and i got a report number. Then they said call the RISK MANAGEMENT office (which I don't think exists!!) to follow up. I have called the office EVERY SINGLE day and EVERY SINGLE time it goes to voice mail, saying they are busy or away from the desk. They must be playing all day cause cant get them to answer ONCE. When I brought this up to a manager (about how i cannot get a hold of the RISK MANAGEMENT), they said \""""oh, they must be backed up.\"""" WAIT. That's the last thing I want to hear: That they have SO MANY report complaints that they re backed up. WTH. \n\nSo, I call front desk, and i end up talking to several different managers saying they'll get back to me. THEY NEVER DID. I asked to be connected to an actual speaking person from the Risk Management office, and the managers say they cant connect me (How sketchy is this?!) Then just recently, the manager said they don't even have my report number. THAT WAS IT: I'VE HAD IT UP TO **HERE**. \n\nIts very frustrating because as paying guests, we should get the treatment and respect, and so far, the only thing I've walked away with is that THE ENTIRE CORPORATION DOESN'T CARE. They haven't called me back since, they haven't offered to take care of some of the expenses. \n\nI wanted to share this HORRIBLE experience over yelp because I don't think anyone else should have to experience this. \n\nBy the way, if you ask to speak to a manager, don't even bother (I'd put their name on here, but I don't do threats). Yeah that's right, I just called you out." 0
+"First Time in Vegas and as with anywhere you need to stay in an area at least once to learn where to stay and what to do. I booked the hotel on a promo \""""Vegas Party Scape Package\"""" which includes 'free' cover to four bars/clubs and some other minor 'perks'\n\nWell Rok, one of the bars was closed, Coyote Ugly was handing out free cover vouchers and the other two bars I believe didn't have a cover. Only thing we benefited from was a 15% reduced room rate of $68. Some promotion.\n\nOur room has a stunning view of a wall and the backside of the roller coaster. I tried to get them to bump me to a Strip View room for free, which they would do, FOR $15. Oh well I tried. Maybe since I had the \""""Vegas Party Scape Package\"""" they felt I was already getting a deal. \n\n$15 resort fee blows. Sort of like getting a haircut for $10 and then paying a mandatory $5 fee to sit in the chair. No way around the fee, outside of staying at a 'resort fee free' hotel. But let's be honest - if they aren't out right charging it to you, it is most likely packaged into the price somewhere. \n\nI was less than blown away from this hotel/casino. The location is on the South end of the strip. My wife was less than thrilled after the 1.5 hike down to the Venetian Casino. If I had to do it over I'd stay at a more centrally located hotel along the strip, then you can walk North or South and check things out. This is really my fault for not knowing the area. Lesson learned.\n\nRooms are meh, ok, I guess. Only two pillows on the bed. Their upgraded strip view rooms get more pillows...seriously? Has the feel of a worn Westin Hotel room. Decent but not what I expected for \""""Vegas Baby\"""". I'm cheap, so paying a premium wasn't a priority for a premium room, but IF I ever come back I'm looking elsewhere. We didn't spend much time in the room anyway, but do want to feel that you are getting the most BANG for your buck. \n\nI'd take a 'gamble' on another Casino/Hotel if I was doing this again, took a gamble on New York New York and lost. Oh well that is Vegas and we all know the house always wins." 0
+The hotel rooms are big like where you can have a small party in the room. The beds are soft and comfy. Casino is cool. A good variety of restaurants. I enjoyed staying there. 1
+The check-in was horrible. We waited 45 min only to see that the room was nothing like we booked. We asked for a non-smoking room with a king size bed, got a smoking room with two queen size beds! They said they will change it at 3 pm today which does not help because we are here for two nights only. So thanks for ruining the first one. 0
+We've stayed at NYNY before and always had a good time, but this trip has been the exception and so much so that I feel compelled to write this. \nCheck in took 45 minutes - a huge line of people waiting for just 2 front desk employees working. \nChecked in on Thursday - no hot water. Took 2 days to get it fixed. \nWiFi was intermittent at best.\nRoom temp could not be regulated. \n \nThe icing on the cake was stopping into the 'dueling pianos' bar tonight for a drink and being driven out by the blasting pianos and screeching piano players/singers that apparently thought screaming lyrics was a good way to overcome the fact they were so hopelessly off-key. \n\nI gave NYNY two stars because we've had a good experience in the past, but it's obvious their services have gone down hill. 0
+"We did not stay here, only gambled and hung out. We decided to check it out because we heard they had $5 minimum black jack tables all night. Well they do, but they only have two so good luck trying to actually play at one of them. We ended up at a $10 minimum roulette table and had a great time. My husband played and I watched, we were there for maybe 30 minutes and were offered one drink, the service seemed slow. We then headed to the little pizza place right by Coyote Ugly, I can't remember the name but it was delicious! It was actually better then pizza I had in New York City! We then headed into Coyote Ugly, we got a \""""special pass\"""" so in before 9 you get free admission all night and 2 for 1 drinks till 9. We then headed back out to the casino for another hour or so, and then got to cut the line to head back into Coyote Ugly. Overall we had a great time here, the casino and bars are a really good time!" 1
+After a rocky start this AM when someone came into our room at 6:45 AM the assistant Front Desk manager, Robert S, a customer service superstar upgraded us to a bigger better suite in response and sincerely apologized - we had a stellar day at the pool and then at the Blackjack tables! \nStarting to love New York New York Las \nVegas again. 1
+"Terrible experience overall at this casino. I went on three occasions and had terrible dealers each time.\n\nOne of the dealers I had, Lee, an older Asian man, took the cake in the \""""Rude Dealer of the Year\"""" category. He had a bad attitude during the whole game and didn't speak unless something little upset him. When I sat down to play and handed my ID to the pit boss, he yelled at me demanding my ID. I told him the pit boss had it and he had the gall to shake his head like I was in the wrong. He immediately talked himself out of being tipped. \n\nWhen I wasn't playing and was watching my friend play, I pat the table when my friend got an ace (good luck measure for the next card to be a face card, seen all over the Strip), and he BARKED at me saying \""""hey! I don't like that! You're not even playing!\"""" Excuse me, we're trying to have a good time and you're just an asshole. I didn't reach towards the cards or the chips and every other dealer is okay with this. I barked back \""""I don't like YOU\"""" and my friend and I both left.\n\nThe New York New York would've made some money off of us if they had dealers who had better attitudes but they quickly affirmed that we would never be back. If you don't like your job as a dealer and can't be entertaining, especially in Las Vegas, you need to switch careers." 0
+Stayed in the Empire tower. Sad, tired affair - saggy sheets, hairs in toilet, smells from wash basin, beat up elevator. Everyone of the toilets on the casino floor was spattered with feces. Food options are sub par.\n\nUntil management has the decency to do a major upgrade, they should not align their name with that great city.\n\nYuck. 0
+New York - New York was: Stinky, Crowded, Loud, Overpriced and Dirty/Rundown.\n\nStill it was a decent experience but we won't be back because of the above.\n\nSome Redeeming qualities:\nThe Hotel Staff - Hard workers that labor in the above environment.\nLocation - Good part of the strip\nThe Roller-Coaster and Coney Island are neat additions that my kids enjoyed. \n\nMGM should spend some money and renovate NY NY and not just use it as a cash cow. 0
+I kind of feel bad, only giving the Las Vegas Hilton 2 stars. It was, in a word, adequate. Here's the thing - they gave us 5 free nights along with 4 free buffets and some free play. So we figured, eh, why not? I must say, the video poker pay tables are waaay up there with the best in Vegas, which I'm sure is how we got the free offer, as we always gamble there when in Vegas. \nSo we get a nice, clean, spacious room. Except for the windows! Inexplicably, the windows were totally filthy on the outside, actually obstructing what was a pretty pleasant view! Weird! \nThe buffet is again, adequate. The coffee shop is, uh, adequate. \nThe place is filled to the rafters with conventioneers, not a bad thing, just saying. Not into Barry Manilow, whose image is everywhere. Not into The Star Trek Experience, although I hear from reliable sources that it's great.\nVideo poker, like I said, is great. The sports book, also great. Cocktail service in the casino is good, although the waitresses are not by any stretch, young and attractive. Although in the casino cocktail lounge, yes, they are. Nice place to have some drinks, listen to some music and get ready to leave the Hilton for a night on the town, cause you sure aren't going to find it here.\nDid not see the pool area since we were there in January, although I've heard it is nice.\nThe good news is, I don't think I saw a single child the whole time we were there! WoooHoooo, finally! I'm sure it's because the Hilton caters to conventioneers, which again, is fine. Whatever.\nIt's a clean, pleasant, adequate place to stay in Vegas. With kick-ass video poker. 0
+This hotel like all the others need to STOP CATERING TO SMOKERS PLEASE. If you truly enjoy breathing second-hand smoke while gambling, walking through the casino/hotel, eating, etc. then this is the place for you. It was really hard for me to like this place. The rooms are average. They charge to even drink the water which is really sad. This was my last stay here. 0
+So we went here for a little weekend getaway. I booked the Hilton then yelped it (my bad). The room is so-so we had a good view of apartments and a golf course ;( . The beds were like a twin on steroids (not long enough)You either had to scrunch up in a ball or have your feet dangle which is also annoying.\n The bathroom was so damn small it was a joke. The worst was the stupid shower head that spit water at you! For real they were these ol' ass shower heads. The buffet was silly also I mean really Hilton but other than that Vegas was Vegas! 0
+Parking is a bitch just because the signs are dated..there's a part of the casino that is just trekkied out...the vibe is middle aged people trying too hard to feel young again...the room is whatever..small ass twin beds..tiny ass shower.. Lol i'd say the perk of this hotel is the price and plasma tv..but when you're in Vegas are you seriously gonna watch tv? Also, there are mirrors everywhere ...weird? I shall review the free buffet tomorrow.... But yeah don't stay here because it's far as hell off las Vegas blvd and the room is tiny ;[ --that was the first 2 hours of my stay...now it's my third HOUR there and already I'm getting the rudest service of my life! I booked this room through a site where they said they would give us free stuff yet they can't honor it...and they're going to give me shit for it. To add to the rudeness, one of the clerks walked away from me in the middle of a freaking question. What a bitch. I was told the manager won't be in until 6am. It is now currently 3:3am on yelp because that's how crappy this hotel is!!!\n\n\nThe only PRO about this was the people who were working the morning shift. Too bad the coupons didn't even WORK when we were there. However, Hilton sent me a survey and I filled out.. They apologized and said next time we stay there, I will get a FREE upgrade.. Thanks but not thanks! Stay the hell away this place sucks. 0
+This hotel is one of the worst I have ever stayed at. The night of the check-in we waited 2 hours to get our room. There were about 30 people in line and only 2 employees working. In our room, one of the beds didn't even have all the sheets on it. Finally I had a $150 hold put on my card for incidentals and was never notified that the hold was being placed. There are simply too many other hotels in Las Vegas to waste your money on this one. 0
+A hotel well past its prime. It needs a major face lift. It has the feel of an old Holiday Inn, but it's a Hilton. \n\nThe construction is shoddy. The hallway floor changes levels. You can see the joists of the outer walls of the hotel in the elevator lobbies. CLASSY, lemme tell ya. The entire place has that musty hotel smell (I noticed in Las Vegas there are two classes of hotel, those that smell like hotels, and those that don't). The rugs are shoddy. It's far away from everything on the strip. The buffet is GAWD AWFUL. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that whole back wing of the hotel is depressing. The lighting is bad old age home commissary-cum-trailer park/truck stop/diner. You will be surprised to find that Ken-LRation is not on the menu. It just tastes like it.\n\nAvoid this hotel unless none of the above bothers you. \n\nOh, and they fleece you left and right. $14.99 PER DAY for wireless with no option for cheaper multi-day plan. \n\nThe more I think about this place, the angrier I get. STAY AWAY. Two stars is generous. 0
+"Oh goodness gracious, from the time we checked in to the time we left, this was a bad experience. We stayed there last year because of an Expo we were attending and this is conveniently close to the convention center. The \""""non-smoking\"""" rooms we got were reeking of smoke and all they did was come in an spray some nonsense that did not eliminate the problem.\n\nThis year, we participated as exhibitors at the same Expo and because some of the partners in the company are older, we thought it more convenient to stay at the Hilton again. Should never have cancelled the reservations at the Embassy Suites.\n\nThe guy checking us in was a snotty little brat. Everyone working there made it obvious they expect a tip - but hey, how about some service, or maybe even a smile to show you deserve that tip? \n\nYep, $4 bottles of water, $11 bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, everything over-priced and just mediocre to terrible service. We were there for 7 days and in that time I can honestly say, there were two folks working there who made us feel like guests.\n\nI agree with everyone on here - deco, atmosphere - old, rugged, boring. Only the pool area was nice. \n\nThe food at the Chinese restaurant was very good I must say. And the wine at the Plaza Bar good. Buffet was good but when you're there for a long time, you realize there isn't any variety from day-to-day. Alas, our days were long and tiring, so decided to eat in before relaxing and hitting the strip. \n\nI read on someone else's review that he did not give this a 1-rating as there were no bed bugs, I will follow the same rules and do the same. I fear however, this does not give the place as bad a rating as it deserves. \n\nSheets/pillows did not smell fresh.\n\nGlad they provided shampoo, conditioner and lotion w.out charging for them as well.\n\nI could go on but I hate writing negative things.\n\nNot thrilled." 0
+"Whoa. Time has passed and this place has definitely not gotten any better. Honestly, it has definitely gotten more ghetto. I had an event that required me to stay at this hotel. So to put it bluntly, it was not my first choice to stay here.\n\nSo let's start out with the good things...\n\nThe price would have to be the best thing it has to offer. $30/night. Secondly, the bed was pretty good we had one of the upgraded rooms in the North Tower. The gym was decent. We got the resort package which was $40 a day. It seemed like it was worth it if you like unlimited beer/wine/cookies. It also included the gym/spa. They had a coffee machine which was broken and only had drip. So no cappucino/lattes. If you have an event at the convention center, this hotel is extremely convenient. I suppose this hotel would be good for you if you are one of those people that are always late. The monorail is next to the hotel. And that's about it for me with the good things...\n\nNow to my things that I didn't like. When you have ghetto prices you get ghetto people. Go figure. The pool was filled with kids. I am not a kid. \nYou know, its the details that make or break these hotels. The plasma TV was nice. BUT NO HDTV???? FUCK. FURTHERMORE THESE ASSHOLES BLOCK THE INPUT IN THE TV!! So, you can't connect your ipod/media player to watch your stuff. FUCK. I hated that the default setting on the TV stretched the 4:3 to 16:9 weirdly. These assholes have the balls to charge $13 per day per laptop for Internet. WTF? Thank GOD I have my wifi hotsopt. \n\nThe lighting in the room was dim because they are stingy with the lighting. They have those compact florescent light bulbs. They are sooo ghetto that the light bulbs aren't even covered to look normal bulbs. The a/c in the room was obscenely loud. I called them to fix it and the guy shows up an hour later. I forgot that I called him! I hated the shower because I was taller than the shower head and I am 5'11\"""". I further despised the shower because it was dark in the shower because these tight asses didn't put a light in the shower area.\n\nThey give you a bunch of coupons, but with restrictions. I got excited when I first got a drink coupon but it had restrictions: no Grey goose, no name brand drinks. Jeez. It was also good for beer/wine. This place is in need of some major makeover. The Benihana looks like when they first built the hotel 30+ years ago. Seriously though, if you have to go to Las Vegas on the cheap, you should wait longer save some more money get yourself a nicer hotel elsewhere." 0
+Wow.. this place is in bad shape. The casino looks ok but Mom and dad stayed there and the rooms blow. I have stayed there a bunch of times over the years but it has went way down hill. I heard they lost their Hilton License and I can guess its because its gotten that bad. 0
+In it's prime, this hotel must have been THE spot. After all, Elvis was in residence forever and top notch performers continue to mount shows in its entertainment venues. But I am not a fan.\n\nI visited the hotel out of curiosity, primarily to compare Hilton hotel properties (Hilton has announced that it is terminating it's franchise agreement with this hotel at the end of 2011). I thought I'd stop in for lunch, on my way to other sites. Well, that was kind of a mistake. There is only one place, other than a coffe bar and a Pizza Hut, to eat before 5pm.\n\nThere are a number of shops within the hotel, including a couple of hair salons (chains). The casino contained in the hotel lobby seemed busy and I noticed there was a VIP area.\n\nI haven't been in the guest rooms, so can't really comment on them. I found the lobby and restaurant areas dated in regard to decor, but clean.\n\nThis hotel is attached to the Convention Center, making is very convenient to anyone attending a large convention there. The monorail also makes a stop there, which is important because it's not exactly in the middle of the action on the strip.\n\nI think this hotel had a government contract, a point that may be important to certain readers. I did notice several online specials, with rates as low as $79/night. 0
+GOOD:\n* Good deal for three nights - $139\n* Hotels were clean and decent\n* Offers a GREEN offer - you get $10 voucher if you don't have cleaning service\n\nBAD:\n* The free $10 slot deal really sucks because of their system... we lost the $10 by putting the card in and didn't get to play. We went to complain and they said too bad.\n* No pets allowed\n* Old school TV\n* Channels were not what they said they were\n* The gym sucks... you pay $10-20 to get entry and it really isn't worth it. I got in for free but if I had to pay, I'd demand my money back. It was TINY.\n* You need to pay for Wifi!\n\nOverall... I'd stay here again BECAUSE of the deal, but I would probably just come here to sleep and go on the strip to workout and play the casinos. 0
+Just got back from Vegas and took a long, hot shower. No, that is not me being influenced by Las Vegas' seedy underside; and it's not only because I was achy from the drive (although--man I forgot how long it is). It is because I stayed at the Hilton and cannot vouch for the cleanliness of my surroundings. Let me rewind. When we arrived, I couldn't find much to complain about at first. Check-in was quick and our room on the 25th floor was attractive to the eye. The off-strip location was set away from the clutter without being isolated, due to its onsite monorail station. But there were a few things that were bothersome. Like the way the carpeting is so old in the casino that the smell of smoke just hangs on everything. Like the fact that wi-fi was $13.99 a day (the reason I waited to write my review). Like the fact that the room was lacking other common amenities, like a refrigerator and updated thermostat (although the former may be common in Vegas, due to the fact that they are trying to get you to spend money on going out to eat). Or the fact that our sink backed up. Or the irritating flourescent tubes right by the vanity mirror. Or lame T.V. channel choices. But still I was hedging on whether all these items earned the place a downgrade to a three--after all it *is* an older property. But then my husband's cousin had to wait two hours for housekeeping to clean his room after a backed-up toilet situation and after calling twice for follow-up--they had to have different people come by for different purposes (one guy to plunge, one to mop, etc.). Hubby actually had to walk down to the front desk so that one of their managers could talk to one of housekeeping's managers. The three rating was confirmed. And then my seven-year old (sure, it's a family destination) noticed the bitten-up pieces of cheese on our carpet in several parts of the carpet. Ew. That means they don't vacuum the carpet. Definitely a downgrade to a two. Sorry, but I expect basic cleanliness to give a hotel a three. The lack of amenities is perhaps understandable given the low cost of the room; but the basics should never be overlooked. Not my worst hotel experience (see my review of Naniloa Volcanoes Resort in Hawai'i)--but I expect much, much more from Hilton. 0
+"This place is still classy, especially when compared to the nearby casinos (Circus Circus and Riviera). The lobby and casino have that retro Vegas elegance. The staff was very friendly, from check in, to wait staff, to the dealers. We were there with our tween son, and we enjoyed the breakfast buffet, the casual restaurant, the Asian place and the steakhouse. Our room (14th floor) was modern and did not look dated at all. The fitness center/spa was great to burn off the buffet calories and relax. Note: the \""""Strip View\"""" is not what it used to be. The new condos block much of the view. Next time, I'll ask for a view of the mountains and golf course on the back side." 1
+By far my favorite place to stay at in Vegas. It has a low key atmosphere without all of the distractions most places in Vegas offer. Want to learn how to play craps or pai gow poker, stop in and find a table. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It is off the strip but close enough that you could get to the heart of Vegas. Vegas is not Vegas to me unless I stay here. Rooms have recently been renovated also. 1
+This weekend was my first time in Vegas- came with a friend here on business, so his company covered the room. He was working at the conference center, hence the hotel choice. He drove in from LA and was much later than my flight, and the hotel was nice enough to be able to transfer the prepaid room into my name so that I could check in. \n\nWe were on the 24th floor with resort club privileges- not sure what to compare this to, because the room was pretty generic. We got a letter listing our resort level benefits, including lounge access on our floor to have a light breakfast, snacks, and wine/cheese social in the evenings, which was a nice touch. Also included free fitness center access, which I'd researched upon arriving and balked about the $20/day access fee- which is insane considering what is actually available. It's essentially a room of weight machines, some treadmills, and three outdated ellipticals. I was surprised. Used it for what I needed and left, but nothing there was worth even half of that access fee for the weekend, let alone the day. Room came with printer-- but I am still waiting, an hour and a half later, for someone to bring me the cord to actually USE it. Housekeeping says they're still looking for it and to go to the business center instead. Will do, but not thrilled about it. Also, my partner was a little annoyed not to get the slippers/robe listed among our amenities. \n\nI'm not a casino fan, so I didn't evaluate that, but the giant sports screen at the Superbook was pretty cool. Didn't want to do the buffet, so went to Paradise Cafe instead on my first night alone. Date and I did the sushi bar inside of Bennihana's the following night. Having access to the monorail was a plus.\n\nAll in all, aside from the printer cable situation and fitness center access fees, it was fine. But just fine. Expectations were a little higher. 0
+"I spent eight nights in the Las Vegas Hotel for business. Because of how the reservations worked out, I was in one room in the North Tower for four nights and one room in the Central Tower for four nights. Those were totally different worlds.\n\nIN GENERAL:\nThe front desk area was nice, but there was almost always a wait for check-in, key pick-up, etc. The front desk staff varied from nice to end-of-my-shift-grumpy. They have a \""""Go Green\"""" program, which I thought was kinda cool. If you don't want your room cleaned, press the \""""Go Green\"""" button on your phone and they'll slide a $10 hotel voucher under your door in the morning. Score! You can also check out from your room phone, which saved us some time. \n\nWorst Paper Products Ever. I know hotels aren't going to buy lovely Cottonelle and Puffs Plus for their rooms, but I'm not sure which was worse: the medium-grade sand paper tissues or the toilet paper that disintegrated on contact. I never smelled cigarette smoke in the rooms, but every one of us got stuffed up noses the minute we walked in our rooms all week. Something about the ventilation in the hotel is not right. Also, there was a daily fee for WiFi access. Boo hiss. \n\nNORTH TOWER:\nI apparently got an upgraded room, which came with an extra sitting area. There was a fridge, a nice tv, a couch, a couple of chairs, and a coffee table. A colleague got a non-upgraded room across the hall, which was identical without the extra sitting area. The room was super clean. Everything looked pretty new, the carpet was in great condition, and the tile in the entryway and bathroom was gleaming. Bathroom had a full-sized hair dryer and a garden tub. Bed was super comfy, as part of the upgrade is an upgraded pillow-top mattress. Other than the ventilation playing havoc with my sinuses, this was a great room.\n\nCENTRAL TOWER:\nObviously built before the North Tower, this wing has seen better days long ago. The bedding seemed clean and the bed was comfy enough, but the room had a general \""""ick\"""" feel to it. The carpet was very worn and stained. There were a couple of used tissues on the floor behind the bathroom trash can. The shower head was broken and flopped down, so I had to crouch and duck under it to wash. No fridge. It just felt old, outdated, and worn out. It was like being in a totally different hotel.\n\nI'd stay in the North Tower again if it were a good deal. I wouldn't go back to the Central Tower." 0
+"Very upset to stay the LVH!! The front desk really mess up my trip from 07/20 - 07/22! Had the travel agent request the adjoining rooms and the baby crib when I checked in, and my hard copy had showed the request. However, when I arrived there at 12pm... I got two rooms separated in different levels, one was 8; another one was 27, and I needed to request again for the baby crib. When I asked how would it be, the guy (front desk) said \""""ask your travel agent, I don't know\"""" and when I asked if he was able to arrange the rooms at least on the same level... he said nothing was available, and the crib would be put on the system! After 3 hours waiting the crib, I called to the guest service and see where the crib was, the nice lady said there no request showed on the system, and she would like to follow it up! Within half hour, finally the crib was in my room!! \n\nI don't know how the LVH trained the Front Desk people?? Hope they understand the front desk people is the frist impact to represent the hotel! If the front desk can't solve what the customers need, what the front desk for?? I would rather check in with the computer instead of the useless front desk person!?!?! \n\nWill not recommend anyone to go there!!" 0
+"I'm torn on the exact star rating. For just the overall hotel... it would be about 3.5 to 4 stars compared to other hotels in \""""Vegas.\"""" Away from Vegas, this would be closer to 4.5 to 5. When you go to Vegas you get so jaded about hotels but then you have to factor in dollar for dollar, what's your value? I'm sorry, but this hotel, you can get for around $25-$45 a night if you plan right. Now, compare that to other hotels for the same price. Driving in, I literally saw the Travelodge, a total hellhole, for \""""Starting at $39.\"""" Um, a dump for more than I was paying for a very nice hotel with a dose of everything. \n\nYou have to know what you're getting... this hotel is a far better price than where it sits on the foodchain. At the top, you have your;\n\nEncore, Wynn, Bellagio, Venetian.\n\nThen...\n\nPalms, Mandalay, Monte Carlo, Luxor, MGM, etc...\n\nThen...\n\nNY, NY, Circus Circus, Harrah's, Golden Nugget, etc.\n\nAnd this is right where the LVH would fall in line, right between that group and the following type;\n\nTerribles, Palace Stations... \n\nThen...\n\nImperial Palace, etc.\n\nNow... with that said, look at the prices for the top hotels... and look at a dump like the Imperial Palace. For the price of a room at the Imperial Palace, which is still probably more expensive, you get a really solid Vegas experience.\n\nHowever, there are some things on which to improve;\n\nIMPROVEMENTS\n\n#1 - ELEVATORS!!!! It's ridiculous, the waits. The reason why is that not all of them are working at one time and they are extremely slow. Better yet, some elevators, like the one in the Central Tower (floors 1-15), at the far end on the right... it'll literally reset all of the floor numbers on every floor. Numbers are pressed... then they vanish... you press them again... next floor, gone. Then someone will get on and punch a lower floor, you go all the way back down and start again. It's just absolutely the most ridiculously easy thing to fix and, clearly, this is not a priority. There are literally crowds downstairs waiting, like 30-40 deep, at all hours of the day and night.\n\n#2 - The trash by the elevators. Over the course of the weekend, we noticed the same overflowing trash can for three mornings... where in the hell was housekeeping!? (Management, it was on the 14th floor.) And the crazy thing is that when the elevator would go down and open on some floors... different smells would loft in from the various other overflowing trash cans. People on the elevator noticed it before me but you definitely could smell it. \n\n#3 - Controlling the people. With a mid-level hotel, you get mid to low level people coming in. There were kids at a basketball tournament, dribbling the balls in the lobby on the nice floor... nobody said a word to them but it just ruins the overall vibe... like, if they did that at the Bellagio, they'd be dragged outta there. \n\n\nI really see and like the potential in this hotel... how awesome would it be if they could tidy up those details and still offer these amazing rates? But dollar for dollar, you're not gonna find this much to do or this nice of a hotel anywhere near these rates. It's easily worth $100 week nights, $150 weekends... so when I got a room for $25 a night and $45 on the weekend nights, it's a steal. Regardless, they need to get those elevators going because that's what everyone will remember... people were livid.\n\nI'm giving it five stars because I always look at the 'wow' factor per dollar, and it's a no-brainer. It's not perfect here but it's far more value per dollar than basically anywhere in town." 1
+AC didn't work in our room and room smelled like sewage. Pool was good, steak restaurant was good. Won't stay there again. 0
+I was in Vegas in the end of November/beginning of December to run the Rock and Roll Marathon! Running the marathon was amazing but I am here to review the hotel. I was put here by the charity I was running for and I was disapointed, with all the money I raised I was hoping to get something a little bit better. This place is tired!!\n\nEverything from the sign to the lobby and rooms simply see outdated and old. Plus there is no poker at the hotel, whats up with that? It's vegas, even motel 6 has poker!\n\nEither way I would not stay here again! 0
+"So my boyfriend was giving me a hard time for being a bratty princess with the need to stay at a fancy place. Ok, fine, I'll show you. I booked this hotel as a Christmas \""""gift\"""" to him just to show I can stay in such \""""cheap\"""" place. \n\nAnd boy was this cheap, as in, cheap in every way. The room was mediocre at best. The floors had stains of god knows what and the bathroom arrangement was retarded. Only the shower and toilet was on tiled floor, the sink is outside in the carpeted area. It was... stupid. The walls were ridiculously thin and you can hear EVERYTHING. My friend told us about his bad experience with LVH with the maids throwing away all of his stuff had me paranoid so we stuffed our belongings in drawers and closets as well as took pictures of them to make sure we have proof. Luckily nothing happened but I do not want to go through that ordeal of feeling unsafe. \n\nMy boyfriend said we're never staying here again. HA! Proved you wrong hunny and even you were appalled. \n\nDON'T STAY HERE!" 0
+I booked two nights through LivingSocial for only $56 (no resort fees) for Easter weekend and also spring break week for most college students. most hotels started out in the $100s (some with resort fees) for the days I wanted to book.\n\nThe hotel wasn't bad at all like what other people have reviewed here. Maybe I got lucky?\n\nOur room was located in Central Tower and my only complaint would be that we chose the room next to the elevator since it was the only non-smoking and King size bed they had. You can hear the elevator from your room going up and down, though it wasn't loud enough to keep me awake at night.\n\nThe rooms actually looked like the pictures we saw online and it was clean and nicely arranged.\n\nThe hotel is conveniently connected to the monorail, so despite this hotel not being near the center of the strip, the monorail took care of that.\n\nIf I were to visit Vegas again I would definitely stay at LVH if there was another good deal like the one I got from LivingSocial. 1
+Dirty,dirty,air conditioner still out of order,restaurants bad service. 0
+This is the worst Vegas hotel I've ever stayed at! The room smelled like mildew, the bathroom was filthy, and there were cobwebs in the corner of the room! The toilet had brown stains and the beds were two full sized ones with lumpy mattresses. On top of that, the staff was incredibly rude and had a lot of attitude, particularly the accounting/billing department! I will never be staying here again! Avoid at all costs! 0
+Like a hotel & casino that doesn't smell overwhelmingly like cigarettes and air freshener? then stay at the LVH! Walk through the casino floor without wanting to vomit. \n\nStayed here recently and I'm glad I did. I walked through a lot of hotel casino's of around the same price range and all the other places reeked!!! Its nauseating how disgusting the other places smelled! and they looked drab, old and sad! But the LVH looked fresh, spacious, clean, modern! \n\nIt's about a mile walk to the main main area of the strip! but as a New Yorker 1 mile is nothing! so my chum and i walked back and forth constantly. But if you want to walk from the hotel and walk the whole strip to the end that is 3.5 miles while we also walked a couple of times! Taxi's are available everywhere for those too tipsy to walk back. Surprisingly the taxi's were very affordable unlike everything else in Las Vegas.\n\nAnyway, the hotel is pretty huge! they have 5 wings I believe. I was in the central wing and i was in a standard king room. King bed, tv, drapes that open and close with a switch, a whirlpool tub that felt amazing! and it was pretty spacious. I loved having the room all to myself! I didn't feel unsafe at all in this hotel. If you can ask for room 2349! you wont regret it.\n\nThere's loads of restaurants in the hotel. Oh, a huge plus is that if you choose NOT to have your room cleaned in the morning then they give you a 9 dollar voucher that you can use in any restaurant/cafe in the building. I used it for breakfast and ate for free! So that's a nice option to have because who really needs their room cleaned every morning anyway? I certainly don't! \n\nyou get free wifi for one device if you pay the resort fee which i believe everyone pays at check in. \n\nso, i recommend this hotel. BUT if you're not used to walking a lot and don't want to spend money on taxi's back and forth then don't stay here. but, for those who don't mind spending money, or walking then choose this gem! It's not a party hotel. There are no clubs here which can also be nice because you can leave the party outside and come back to a nice safe, quiet hotel. 1
+This place has gone down hill since it lost its Hilton brand. \n\nBasically it feels really worn down, smelly and old. \n\nI stayed in room 433 and it reminded me of a convalescent home bathroom for senior citizens. With original tile floors and anti slip rubber mats. Definitely not up to Vegas standards by any means.\n\nBack to smells. In my room it smelled like cigs, sewage, mildew. The variety changes overtime so it makes you think about the filtration or piping in the system. This company needs to revamp its HVAC system. \n\nI want to thank the housekeeping crew for bringing us a iron replacement since ours broke. I appreciate the prompt service. \n\nDon't stay here unless you want to walk to CES or SEMA. 0
+Not a very fun place to stay. The place is inexpensive and feels that way, as well. It's a great room if you're just planning to sleep there, and nothing else. It's a place to hold your stuff as you enjoy the rest of your vacation. \n\nThe shows at the LVH are a hit or miss. Raiding the Rock Vault was really fun, as I am a classic rock fan. I also watched a musical here and it was sorta..terrible. Going to conventions here are fun though, a long time ago, I went to the Lee's Liquor Charity Fundraiser, and you can imagine = it was a really great time!! \n\nI wouldn't rent a room here, it's just a nice place for entertainment. 0
+I had my wedding reception here.... It was amazing but the only thing I had a problem with was the coordinator of my reception.... They had told me to fax credit card info to them 2 weeks prior to event to charge my credit card.... But they decided to wait until after the reception..... But didn't inform me of this..... So when they decided to charge my card..... It didn't go through... Obviously....& expected to be paid.... I told them a few home truths and stated I would not be paying until I had the money.... And how dare they change something without asking the bride first.... Other than that it was perfect.... Perfect waiters, bar tenders, great food 1
+"I would like to amend my review, since i wrote it from the first of two rooms that i stayed in at the LVH. My wife and daughter came from los angeles halfway into this business trip since she has family in the henderson area. I realized i couldn't expect my wife and child to stay in this room, so i went downstairs and asked if i could upgrade my room. When they answered that i was already in an upgraded room, i briefly died from choking back laughter, and then asked to be upgraded to a suite, which was an extra 55 dollars a night, and this was the experience:\n\nThere's no fridge, there was one in the cheaper room. The emergency exit sign is a laminated sheet of printer paper literally screwed into the wall. There appears to have been a shootout at some point in history based on the location of several large carpet stains located at the door, sliding window, corner, and foot of the bed. I thought someone was jackhammering outside the room until i found that the noise was coming from the air conditioner. The 3\"""" of dust covering the air filter did little to dampen the sound. The shower was awesome, huge and had like 14 shower heads, which dispense either an arctic ice blast or hot magma straight from the center of the earth at your choosing. I left an expensive photo tripod in the room, on the middle of the bed, but the hotel and the lost and found never found it.\n\nThe staff were still helpful and friendly, and one of them now has a very nice tripod." 0
+I stayed here in the early days when it was a Hilton. It was a great hotel! I then stayed here a month or two before the hotel changed hands. It sucked! Given a good room deal, I thought I would give it one more go -- about a year later. Still sucks. \n\nCareful - they give out a coupon book to use throughout the hotel. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SMALL FINE PRINT ON THE BACK OF EACH COUPON!!! 0
+Stains in the carpets. Fixtures falling off the wall and a big green line through the Freaken TV overall this place is a ratchet shithole. No wonder Paris Hilton sold this piece of shit hotel before everything fell apart on her. 0
+Don't go I have been coming here for the last 7 years and it used to be good but since the bank took it over it is horrible don't eat here and don't risk a night to stay here 0
+Don't stay at the LVH in Las Vegas. I have stayed at the hotel for 8 years while attending a trade show and it has slowly gotten worse. \n\nWhen Hilton had the property it was a great place. Now the staff is aloof and rude. It is poorly maintained (had a runny faucet that was never fixed during an 8 day stay after daily complaints), errors in reservations, requests ignored, and you have to fight through the hookers at night to get to the elevators.\n\nOn top of all this one is barraged all over the hotel by time-share sales pitches.\n\nSave yourself the pain and stay away from the LVH. 0
+"I\""""m pretty disappointed in Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. I definately don't remember Las Vegas Hilton, previously named, being this unattentive and responsive to one of their guests. I decided to write their customer relations dept, who it seemed to be emailed to a \""""TPIXLER but still have not received any type of acknowledgement of receipt. Won't ever be staying here again....no matter how desperate I get that for sure. \n\nHere is what I emailed on 05/05/14 if you guys want to read. \n\nLVH consumer relations,\nI stayed at your hotel on 05/XX-05/XX, this last weekend visiting Las Vegas. I used to stay at your hotel alot in the previous years in which I had great memories all around. I'm glad to see that it is still the same as when it used to be Hilton but with new rennovated sections, but also some servicing concerns. I am a long time patron of your hotel even if it was during the Hilton days. I am writing you today to address an issue directly instead of \""""yelp\""""ing it or \""""trip advisor\""""ing like everyone else does because I would really like to stay here again. \nUpon my arrival, your hotel's check-in was easy and gentlemen who helped me was very pleasant. He gave us a regular size smoking room near the elevator on the 12th floor. When arriving into our hotel room, it was as I remembered it with some upgrades such as the Keurig coffee maker...very nice. The bathroom seems to be decent but noticed some things that seemed to be not up to \""""LVH\"""" standards i'm sure. When taking a bath, there were two different porcelain soap holders, lower near the tub and higher up the wall about eye level. The higher up one had crusty dirt and grime that could be caked on from possible old soap residue covering about 1/3 of the holder along with a string of long hair. The lower soap holder was clean. Since i wasn't sure what that residue exactly was it was unpleasant to try to avoid my hair/body parts from touching that area while showering. It's not normal to get dirty when trying to get clean right? \nAnother concern was the shower head and surrounding area. The covering/drywall area around the shower head was cracked and unprofessional looking. It devalues the entire room..almost like it's just a motel and not the vintage hotel as I know it as. The water pressure of the shower head was very low. Not to sound so negative but if I could fit into the sink, that would've been a more efficient shower honestly.\nSo those are my concerns from my stay. I hope you can forward my issues to someone who could help this situation and utilize them to better your hotel for your guests..possibly the hotel maintance manager and the specific maid of that room and floor who prepared the room for me. \nThank you for your time." 0
+not bad, but we had major issues. If not for the good price and nice quality of the room, I would have given it one star. LVH (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) is definitely not a Hilton. It was old, run-down in most parts, but the room we got was newly renovated and even comfortable when you first walk in. But then later you find it has issues. \n\nWe had an initial problem that we had our neighboring room smoking, and their smoke got into our room. Terrible when you are trying to sleep at 2 am or 3 am and your room is full of smoke and noise.\n\nThe other big problem is that the walls are paper thin. You can hear conversations and noise from all around. I could hear kids crying outside, the couple in the room next to us arguing and crying, it was strange and uncomfortable. And the pool looked totally dirty. So many people, you can hardly find a place to sit around or even stand in the pool. It's not relaxing at all, but seemed most people were not there for relaxing, more to party.\n\nNot a good hotel and I was very disappointed. 0
+The hotel itself is alright. You have restaurants, the casino, nice rooms... Standard Vegas. I am taking off three stars for their inability to filter white trash from the pool area. It's like every hillbilly and their mother and grandmother decided the LVH pool was the prime get together spot to be vulgar and simply classless....play music that attracts attractive people. Don't play music that attracts an obese hoe down party. Come on DJ! 0
+Never. Ever. Again. I had to stay at this hotel to be close to the convention center this past May. It's one of the biggest conventions they have, so you would think that a little prep work might have gone into their hospitality. No. The room that I stayed in was dirty, but even stains I can get past (blood stain on me sheet that, after 3 days was never changed). The thing I can't get over is the service. I had arranged for breakfast to be brought to my room every morning. I called the night before and was told it would be to my room first thing. I stressed that I had to be out of my room by 8 in the morning at the absolute latest. They said, not a problem. 2 out of the 3 days, it never came. Just never came at all. After I called and called I was met with rude ladies who seemed more aggravated that I was bothering them than anything else. Also, I called them to have my tv fixed which wasn't working. I had to call 4 times to get even a timeline of when I might see someone. After a few hours, I decided to give it a go myself. I would seriously dismay any person from ever booking here. Being in close vicinity to the convention center is not worth the lack of service and filth that this hotel has to offer. \n\nI will say that there is one saving grace. The bell hops who brought up the food (the one time it came for breakfast) and the other time when we ordered dinner (extremely low in quality...I don't recommend it) were extremely nice. They were older and seemed genuinely concerned with our well being. \n\nSuper side note, the people who end up at that pool seem like Vegas's throw aways...just saying. 0
+"Booked this hotel through a third party so was surprised by the sneak attack resort fee at check in.\nBe aware. It doesn't matter what you paid or how you paid it. They will up charge you.\nStaff was very nice and although they are stationed at every corner trying to sell you things they politely take no thank you for an answer.\nOur room was nice. Clean and comfortable. Bathroom was outdated and had to call maintenance to replace a light.\nUnfortunately they couldn't fix the shower faucet that required hard core ninja kicks to turn it on and off.\nIf you choose to forgo housekeeping and \""""go green\"""" they slip an $8 voucher under your door. That will AMOST buy you a cup of overpriced coffee.\nSmall fridge in the room but that's it. ( no coffee.....sigh)\nIf you do not enjoy dj hosted club music you won't be able to enjoy the pool in the evenings. I don't think it'd even be so bad if it were at least a more \""""general audience\"""" selection.\nNot alot of dining options in the hotel that are open evening hours. Weird for Vegas.\nOff the strip and lots of parking in the garage. I guess it could've been worse." 0
+Like the other nearby casinos, it has the ceiling with the blue sky and the shops/eateries are supposed to resemble a neighborhood in Paris.\r\n\r\nEhh, what can I say? Paris is boring. Nothing really special. Just a nice walkthrough casino for air conditioning, so you don't have to walk outside in the blazing heat. Oh and it's also pretty to take pictures of. 0
+Paris use to be true to it's name. (no more orangina or evian) Not so much anymore. Harrah's has made it just like any other hotel. Nothing special. Service is horrible and so are the rooms. \n\nThe beds are hard. The pillows are flat and smelly. The tubs are not cleaned properly. DO NOT use the hot tubs! The jets are disgusting. \nMold on travel soap. \n\nNever again. 0
+Excellent rooms (especially if you are comped!). Plenty of space, even in the bathrooms for 2 people to get ready for a night out. Beds were comfy. On a business trip I would pay $150-180 for a room like this with the location.\n\nGambling wise, it is pretty much the same as the rest of the strip. In my book that means expensive. I know I'm not a big spender, but I take about $3-400 for my bankroll for a trip, and I like a $5 craps table or a $5 black jack table so I can make the fun last. For gambling I recommend going downtown.\n\nThe food seems to have gone down a bit. When we came in April the buffet was great. Now it seems just about average, although it did look like they were having an off night, and there didn't appear to be a manager on duty. 1
+This is a really beautiful hotel right in the middle of the strip.\n\nWe stayed at the hotel for our stay at Vegas and it was great.\n\nThe room was really spacious and very well kept. The decor was a lot nicer than most hotels.\n\nThe casino area is a good size and there are a lot of different places to eat in the hotel. Another cool thing is that the hotel is connected to Ballys, so you can walk right over without having to go outside.\n\nLocation of the hotel on the strip is great because you're right in the middle.\n\nThe pool is very pretty with a great view of the Eiffel Tower! \n\nThey also have a shuttle that brings you to the Rio.\n\nThe club kinda sucked though :(\n\nAll in all, a great hotel. Prices weren't bad and we plan on coming back and staying here soon! :) 1
+I used to wonder what this hotel was like. I had high hopes and I was totally let down.\n\nThe rooms are not very elaborate. Decent, plain. The beds were pretty comfortable, but the pillows were flat. At least we had a fridge in the room.\n\nI didn't like how small the shopping area was. There was like one row of stores and that was basically it. The hotel was smaller than I thought. \n\nThe main problem I had was that there were more older folks there than I would have liked. I guess I am not used to maneuvering around so many slow walkers and wheelchairs. I just felt that their pathways were not able to accommodate more people. I'm never going back to this hotel. Even though the location is smack dab in the middle of the strip, it sucks. 0
+"Rundown, cheap and it shows. They up sell harder and faster then a Vegas hooker. Though the girl banging on the door across the hall at 5am cuz she couldn't get in and \""""had no pants\"""" was pretty awesome but its Vegas that can happen anywhere. \n\nJe ne vais pas rester ici encore!" 0
+Highly disappointed! I will be writing a personal letter to whomever is in charge but this was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. It makes me sad since I stayed here for my wedding at the Paris Chapel. They get the one star due to the wonderful ladies at the chapel and that is it!! 0
+"The rooms are poopy. \n\nThere is no cable television, the shampoo was latherless and the conditioner wasn't much better. The rooms are on the tiny/cramped side and the soda machine only took singles.\n\nThese may not seem like big issues but when you're nursing a massive hangover and barely alive you need:\n\nA comfy room- to nurse yourself back to \""""functional\"""" \n\nA satisfying shower - because they always make you feel 90% better.\n\nTo stay hydrated- When you can barely make it to the bathroom, going down to Casino Level is not an option. The soda machine by the ice machine is your only hope. When you make the exhausting trek down the hall only to have your $5 bill rejected by said soda machine, well that's just a whole new level of pain.\n\nEntertainment- this is where the TV comes in. You may not THINK you'll spend enough time in your room to care, but you will. When every fiber of your body (including your hair) aches and your bound to your sickbed until your \""""second wind\"""" comes around, entertainment is indispensable. I'm not picky, I don't need premium cable. A TBS movie marathon would suffice but Paris Hotel offers only Vegas tourist info TV and about 20 random channels in Korean: \n\nMy hangovers and I will stay elsewhere from here on out, but I'll probably still come here pre-hangover to drink and gamble since I do really dig the casino..." 0
+"Arrived in Vegas for the girls trip 2 days ahead of the ladies... gave me a little \""""me\"""" time to have fun solo which is always a nice change of pace... decided to stay at the Paris Hotel solo since I got a great deal on the room!\n\nArrived aroudn 12:30AM and of course there was no one else in line to check in... so checking in was fast with no complications. I knew my way around the hotel since I've been to Vegas before so that was a plus to navigate around the hotel.\n\nGREAT VIEW of the Bellagio fountains!\n\nWent up to my room on the 24th floor? I think lol... it was average and cute. Queen beds since I checked in late and all the king beds were taken. All the usual amenities: nightstand with clock, desk with chair and writing materials, TV, mini bar, tub, stand up shower, toilet, double sink, coffee machine, hair dryer etc... Nothing fancy but not lacking any simple essentials. The elevators to the hotel rooms and the parking garage are fairly close (for being in a Vegas hotel!) together so that was nice. Parking was always available. The hotel is clean, the staff is friendly, and I'd recommend this place for others to stay at.\n\n I've been up to the Eiffel Tower on my last visit with my boyfriend. Breathtaking view of Vegas! \n\nThe only negative I'd say... the walls are a little thin. By the time I got settled, gambled a little, and went to bed (tired after the flight etc)... a bunch of party goers came back to their room somewhere near me but it was SO loud... the walls should be thicker! That's the only thing I didn't like and that's enough to deter me from staying again BUT if you don't mind that then it's definitely a nice play to stay!\n\nCheck out at 10:30AM on a Friday morning was fast and easy." 1
+So far, I don't like it here! We just checked in and so far the customer service has been horrible....okay we decided to self park and it is crazy the distance you need to walk to get to the reception area, where there was a crazy line and only five people checking in customers. We finally got to the counter and let them know that unfortunately we we unable to stay our second night...reply..you will need to call Expedia. here Here is the thing, my husband called the hotel and was transferred to reservations and got Expedia! Okay so we then get our keys and info and honestly she didn't tell us one thing about the hotel and barely gave us info about where the room is...then we find the room, and it's on the housekeeping floor...never get put in rm 2248p,,,,you look at @ nothing...oh then we get our Barry Mannilow tickets (yes a fan) and the guy tells us nothing...not when to be there...where to go! Nada! So I just got here and we are still on the phone trying to not stay here another night! I will never stay here again! Oh and there is nothing in the mini-bar and there is this out-dated tubed television on the right side of the room and the bed is in the middle,,,,,really? Never again! I hope Barry is worth the hassle...oh and when we called Expedia, they called Paris who stated they would still charge us for the room night! What a disaster! 0
+Great Location!!!!\n\nFree rooms?!?!?!?\n\nBathroom is large and roomy with the tub separated from the shower. Yes!\n\nOne of the cafe's sell a really good lox sandwich. They don't give out tapwater though :( 1
+This hotel is in need of a MAKEOVER!!! The rooms have blue carpet, like that of my 85 year old grandmothers house! The decor looks way outdated and the furniture looks like it came from a garage sale!\n\nMy cousins stayed here and I came to see their hotel room. They came to Vegas to not only have fun but relax, not at the Paris you don't! The beds in this hotel are hard as a ROCK!!!!! The pillows are the same quality as those you get on an international flight! Small, cheap and lumpy! I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone! I feel so bad my family members stayed here. I told them to talk to me next time they want to book a hotel, so I can steer them clear of duds like this one! 0
+As far as location, it doesn't get better than Paris, however that's about the only thing Paris has going for it.\nThe hotel is pretty from a far and seems fancy but it's nothing special when you actually spend time in the casino and restaurants.\nMy real reason for giving this hotel only 1 star is because of the staff. By far the worst, unhelpful, rude, miserable staff I've ever encountered (and I'm from NYC)...\nThe reception/front desk are not welcoming at all. They don't want to answer your questions and they just blow you off. The waiters and clerks all look like they're in pain working there and they never crack one smile.\nThe only good thing, like I stated is the location. But for the same view and location, I would recommend staying at Planet Hollywood. 0
+DO NOT STAY UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS STOLEN!!! I am currently on vacation here at Paris (not even here 24 hours) and someone at the pool stole my bag with my personal items such as phone, wallet with credit cards and id. Granted it was partially my fault for stepping away for two minutes; however the hotel staff and security were NOT helpful. Security simply made me fill out a report and that was the end of that. The front desk kept asking for ID in order for us to get new keys into our room in which we couldn't provide this information because it was stolen. The person who stole our things withdrew over 1000.00 from a local ATM as well as went on a shopping spree at the Nike store. Surveillance cameras were not checked and the front desk did not even allow us to use their phone to make a phone call. The front desk was quick to say that they would charge my stolen credit card the balance of the room before I decided to call my credit card company to report it stolen. My entire trip is ruined because I have no id, no money, and now I have to spend another day tomorrow tryng to find a police sub station that is open in order to file a report as well as try to get some type of report verifying my identity to travel home. \n\nEntering Paris, you will notice tons of security wandering around; however when something actually happens they are useless. Anyone is allowed to come to pool with or without a room key. It wouldn't surprise me if one of the Paris employees by the pool had somethng to do with it! 0
+In my opinion this place is way overrated. The shops and restaurants are mediocre at best. For some reason being inside here reminds me so much of the New York New York which is also on the strip. The rooms and service are ok but other than that there are so many other casinos on the strip that blow this place out of the water. Skip this one and visit some of the better ones. 0
+Paris Las Vegas is by the far the worst hotel one could stay in LV. I made reservations 6 weeks ago for a Red Premier Room for a special occasion (also booked a room for my wife's parents flying in) on the site and called in to verify and everything was supposed to be set. I didn't receive the room I reserved weeks in advance, my wife's parents didn't receive the room reserved and while escalating this at the front desk, this french speaking agent had the audacity to tell a Fortune Technology Executive that I didn't know how to use the computer and made the reservations wrong even though I had an iphone, ipad and my own wireless access point and showed her what I ordered on the website (Paris sucks even further and does not even give free Internet service to its guests unless you pay $12.95/24hours). I should get a full refund of my T&E and immediate termination of the agent that angrily and publicly berated my technological skills. You should never run a hotel with such piss poor customer service. Gary Loveman actually runs a place like this? 0
+"This was my 7th time to Vegas and first time staying at the Paris. It will also be my last.... The service and the rooms are absolutely terrible!\n\nWe arrived around 11:30 am on a Weds. We knew it may be too early to check in but most hotels on the strip allow early check ins around noon. So we decided to give it a shot when we arrived. After waiting in line for nearly 20 mins (when there was only 4 people in front of us) we finally got to up to the counter. We gave our name and confirmation number and to our dismay the nice lady told us we only had reservations for one night instead of the four we booked and our name wasn't on any of the four rooms reserved for my wife's company. PLUS, there's now a $25 early check in fee!!! Our jaws dropped... We had to wait two hours for the wife's boss to arrive so he could sort out the confusion. AFTER all that was finally figured out, the nice lady proceeded to tell us that our rooms weren't ready. This being at 3:30 when regular check-in time usually is... She told us to come back after an hour to see. Needless to say an hour later (4:30 for those who can't keep track) and they still weren't. So the nice lady (sarcasm if you can't tell) personally disappeared for another 15 mins to go yell at the cleaning crew herself. A half hour later, the rooms were finally ready. We had dinner reservations with a client at 6... That left us barely an hour to get ready. Luckily we were meeting downstairs at Mon Ami Gabi. After all our hassle, the nice lady never once apologized, nor offered anything to us for all of the trouble we had checking in.\n\nNow... the rooms, ugh. We walked in and I felt like I was teleported back to Chicago where I was walking into my Grandmother's living room. Everything was dated, the old lamps on the walls were crooked, the small living area couch looked like it was from 1935. I even thought I caught a whiff of mothballs at one point. The TV was in the \""""living area\"""" and was hard to see from where the bed was. There was no closet in the room at all. The old spring mattress felt like 1\"""" thick plywood with some sheets and a comforter on top. The pillows were tiny and it was a complete nightmare to sleep. The bathroom featured a single sink, toilet, separate bathtub, and a stand alone shower.... That was about the size of the bathroom on our Southwest plane. Rushing, the wife and I turned the shower on expecting hot water to flow within a min or two. Literally 15 mins later we finally had hot water. We crammed into the shower with only 40 mins to be downstairs. The wife usually takes about 1.5 hours to get ready, so she's not happy at this point. We barely made our dinner reservations with our important client. \n\nWhen we were finally ready to leave, we had the bell hop take our bags so we could walk around for a little while longer before our shuttle arrived. He handed me our ticket to hold our bags and actually stood there with his hand out waiting for a tip. I was shocked, then after finally giving him a couple bucks he just turned and walked away without saying anything. \n\nI've stayed at MGM, Monte Carlo, Mirage (x2), Venetian, and TI... This by far was the worst experience I've ever had at a hotel on the strip. Pick any other hotel but this one, it's not as glamorous as it seems from the outside." 0
+I booked Paris because I received comp room and I couldn't resist, so I booked it right away. The entrance is always full of people crossing but so is Bellagio and Mirage, the valet area was taking forever to park my car but that was no biggie. Checking in took 20 minutes but the front desk woman was very friendly checking me in and told me the pool was open 24 / 7 but I should be cautious because of no lifeguards being on duty. That was a plus for the pool being open 24 / 7 but the weather was too cold to go night swimming. \n\nCasino wasn't as stuffy and was pretty clean to me. My room was very clean and updated with the flat screen TV and the mini fridge was a huge plus, so no need to bring coolers to Paris unless you have lots of food and drink to bring. It beats going back and forth for ice. The room was clean and has a French contemporary design and is not to shabby for a basic comp room and your hardly in your room unless you're here for work and no play. :o\n\nI request a non smoking king bed with a strip view but they they only had 2 queen so I opted for that. I do like looking at the view from my room to relax and enjoy the scenery but it was nice to get what I requested despite checking in late. \n\nI would come back and stay here again if it was comp and a deep discount. Even though they don't have wifi, the internet on my smart phone still works so yay for me. \n\n=) 1
+one of my fav hotels 1
+"Analogy for this hotel\nExterior is to fancy as Room is to Ugly.\n\nThis is a really outdated hotel here on the strip.Be aware that this hotel was built in 1999.Since then,they never renovated their level entry rooms,even up to 2014.Really ugly hotel!\nI didn't like it because of its cheap furniture.This is one of the cheap European-themed hotels.They didn't have a flat-screen television in 2012(For Cheapest room)they use the huge boxed CRT televisions.EVEN LUXOR(BAD HOTEL)HAS A FLAT SCREEN TELEVISION. Don't stay here unless it's free.STEP UP THIS CRAPPY HOTEL!This hotel is worse than Monte Carlo(Check my review on that).\n\n*You may be thinking European-themed hotels are \""""high classed\"""".WELL NOT THIS ONE!!When I entered the hallway to my room,I had a bad impression already because of the ugly decor and cheap furniture.Stay away from this Low-End hotel.UGLY,CHEAP,CRAPPY,LOW ENDED,BAD,HORRIBLE, HORRENDOUS HOTEL!!The cheapness to keep this hotel outdated for 14 years is UNACCEPTABLE!\nSTAY AWAY FROM THIS \""""LOW CLASS\"""" RESORT!This is one of the hotels that tries too hard be something fancy.But since you are paying a low price for this Shit,everything is cheap.\n\nTip For Hotel Companies:Cheap hotels should NEVER try to be fancy,keep it simple.\n\nGo to Caesar's Palace,more high classed than this hotel. :)" 0
+Terrible service. Management is terrible to say the least. We got to our room and it was 80 degrees. A maintenance gentleman came to our room and had to make some repairs. We explained the situation to Darrin (front desk manager) and he refused to comp the night even though we slept in 80+ degree weather! Little does he know we review hotel rooms for a living...the BAR will definitely be hearing about this as well as his boss, Gary Austin. Don't stay here! 0
+I got to say, it is easily the best casino and hotel on the strip.\n\nI found the dealers a delight.\n\nThe support and service staff so personable and all in all great quality to the experience. 1
+The pizza from the little window pizzeria is yummy\nEverything from Mon Ami Gabby is yummy\nDecent rooms and casino floor\nThe eiffel tower is fun to go up if you've never done it before\nYummy room service as well 1
+My party of 4 had an unfortunate incident at the restaurant here. Went for breakfast but was told at the hostess stand that there is a dress code for men, no sleeveless shirts! My friend had a very nice sleeveless shirt on, so they offered him a free T-shirt to wear while dining. It was a 3XL wrinkled shirt. He wears size Medium. Ridiculous !! So we left -- and by the way, dress code DOES NOT apply to women!! DISCRIMINATION !!!!!! 0
+Make sure, when you check-in, that you ask if you are being charged a resort fee. If you are, you get free wifi and gym access. We were not told this upon check-in and wasted $22 by not using the wifi since the sign in page states $15 per day per device. It is not mentioned it is comp with resort fee. Front desk should be trained to state this fact. Kinda disingenuous in my opinion. 0
+"Apparently the policy here is \""""I can't serve you water unless you buy a drink\"""". Greedy ASS Mother Fuckers!" 0
+"I stayed at the Paris now several times. At first they prided themselves for having no resort fees, then they added resort fees, and now they even have the audacity to charge for printing out a boarding pass for their guests. The excuse of an utterly uncaring manager was \""""the concierge service was taken over by a private firm and they can change whatever they want.\"""" Nice going! - After getting a room with a non working safe, now that. No way we will ever stay at this place again where the basics of customer service have completely gone lost. Well, I guess that the true Paris, France experience. ;-)" 0
+"It was time for an annual concert that my wife and I attend and this year it was held at the cosmopolitan. This year we decided to go across the street to Paris which in retrospect turned out to be our first bad decision. Now the hotel in itself is nice; lower scale models of actual french architecture and statues, beautifully decorated ceiling and delicious restaurants. It was all enjoyable to gaze up at. That is until you begin to interact with the hotel and staff. For starters, as we checked in, the front desk staff informed me that my card wouldn't be charged until check-out which turned out to be a complete and blatant lie. \""""Trusting the staff\"""", second big mistake. Fortunately this grossly misleading piece of info didn't affect my weekend but others with a tighter budget may not be so lucky (fair warning to others with future plans). \nMoving forward, as it turns out our room was built for 1 shower a day... I say that because it seemed that the water got hotter by the minute with no way of cooling it down no matter which way you turn the crank. When brought to their attention all they did was attempt to give me a shower-taking crash course and according to the staff I was incapable of understanding the dynamics of shower taking because this problem is \""""highly uncommon\"""" as it was so delicately explained to me. In the end, we got nowhere.\nNow, normally, when we stay at a hotel we like to gamble there to enjoy part of the experience. \""""Giving money to the place that is so far kicking my weekend around\"""", third big mistake. Aside from a prize 2 or 3 dealers the floor staff was inattentive, unresponsive and just plain rude. Its no fun to gamble or give away hard earned cash while your trying to order drinks and all the meanwhile getting nothing but scowls and sneers through some judging eyes. It makes for an uncomfortable playing environment. Needless to say the last half of our weekend was spent elsewhere. \n\nAs I read the first sentence of this review, looking back that we haven't stayed at THAT hotel makes this reviewer realize his biggest mistake of all. Perhaps one of those scalding hot showers will wash or burn away some of these dreadful memories." 0
+They do not offer free wifi, you have to pay for it! Boooo\nNice restaurants and pool though! 0
+I heard good and bad stuff about Paris Hotel & Casino. I was there for Weds and Thursday this week. My feeling is that Paris is a good hotel and there service was good. Paris Hotel is not a huge Hotel & Casino but still big enough . Next time when you are in Vegas go check out Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. 1
+"Ooh la la! Want to stay in a hotel that represents France without having to fly all that way to the actual country? Well mon ami, you are in luck, the lucky city of Las Vegas has been home to the Paris Hotel and Casino for quite some time now. If you are a Total Rewards member or Triple A member, I recommend staying at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas and using your discounts if applicable. The WiFi is complimentary with your resort fee for hotel guests only. The hotel bathroom is spacious, with great lighting especially for those who need to apply make-up. The room service menu has delicious options that are French inspired, especially the crepes. The staff are helpful and kind, the service here is \""""se magnifique!\"""" So grab your beret and cest la vie in Paris Las Vegas!" 1
+This hotel has declined over the past years. We had a late check in and did not get the room we reserved. Understandably since we were late, however they gave us the worse room in the building. It was small and dark with absolutely no view at all. We were told by the front desk that we could have a room change in the morning, we never heard from those at the front desk as promised. Nonetheless we suffered through another night of noise and constant banging from who knows what. The walls are paper thin so good luck getting any rest. The furniture can use a makeover as well, the writing desk was burnt from possibly an iron?? I will not be staying here again regardless of deal they are having. The reason I gave it 2 stars was the ease of checking in and the staff was very kind. 0
+I love Paris, but don't love the Vegas version of the hotel. Sure it has the Eiffel Tower, the Montgolfier Balloon, and the Arc de Triomphe. Sure it has one of my favorite restaurants, Mon Ami Gabi, and a terrific buffet. Sure, if your room faces the Blvd then you have a great view of the Bellagio fountains. But the hotel and casino is not good for one reason only -- SMOKERS.\n\nYou have to walk by the bar to go to/fro your room or buffet, and be hit square in the nose with smoke. Why don't they build another place for SMOKERS and enclose it in glass so they can kill themselves? Instead, it's unavoidable madness.\n\nIf you are a SMOKER, then it's great. Highly recommended. 0
+"I gave them 2 stars because they really fell off my expectations. I have been here many time, dined in almost all the restaurants and I have good experience, but staying here is a total different story. \n\nMy first night has no heat. I called front desk and they sent an \""""engineer\"""" to fix it and it took him almost an hour. He said he fixed it but after he left I found out there was still no heat. I called front desk again and they wants to send another engineer. It was 4:30am! They offered me to remove my resort fee but it appeared on my final bill and I have to talk them through. \n\nNot to mention the hotel rooms are old. You are better off to stay at Venetian." 0
+I can't get enough of that new style sashimi! We ordered the ama ebi version and the ama ebis just melted in your mouth... I am still thinking about it.\n\nThey only get 4 stars because we had a late seating (only time available) and they wouldn't serve us the omakase anymore. I had been to Nobu in NYC twice before and in my view, omakase is the only way to go when eating at Nobu. 1
+NISHisHOT doesn't take shit from NOBODY.\n\nNO body.\n\nEspecially at restaurants.\n\nSo if you want to offer a ginger infused lychee martini. And it tastes like the vodka that comes straight out of my freezer. Well . . . \n\nIt SUCKS. It gets it's ass sent back to the kitchen. \n\nAnd if you want to offer Mackerel on your sushi menu that's as stale as the Talk Threads on Yelp. Well . . . \n\nIt's UNACCEPTABLE. It gets it's ass sent back to the kitchen.\n\nBut if you offer. . . tiradito and lobster and oysters and sashimi and black cod and lions and tigers and a baby gorilla (it's Vegas, baby. Vegas) . . . that break-dances on your tastebuds and plays the drumline on your tonsils. \n\nWell . . . It gets it's ass sent to my dancing buddha belly. Happy buddha belly.\n\n5 Stars. A couple mishaps that got sent back to the kitchen and off the check. But the other food more than made up for it. Including the baby gorilla. And the excellent, good looking service.\n\nAnd about that check. Well. Shocking. Stabbing. No that's not my heart. It's my wallet exploding.\n\nSo . . . 5 Stars to my boyfriend for always knowing that I'm always better at being a drama mamma than ever paying for dinner. \n\n(Okay! So I had to wash his underwear for a month. It's Vegas, baby. Vegas)\n\nNISHisHOT doesn't take shit from NOBODY. 1
+"So -- since her younger sister spent her birthday in London . . . actually, we spent my wife's birthday in Paris, but her birthday fell while we were still out of the country -- when we asked what she wanted to for her birthday, she quite matter-of-factly replied, \""""Vegas, baby!\""""\n\nOK, so we're in Las Vegas again for our daughter's 12th birthday. It's me, my wife, and our two girls. These are girls whose preferred snack is sushi. These are kids who grew up eating at places like Chez Panisse, Lalime's -- kids who the people at the Cheese Board know not only by sight but are on a first-name basis with.\n\nThese are Berkeley kids. We go to Nobu.\n\nWe have reservations for a 9:00 show, so we make 6:00 pm dnner reservations. If they had their way, they would have had us out of there by 6:15!\n\nThere were actually six of us for dinner, lined up with dozens of other people waiting for the front door to be unlocked promptly at 6:00. We inched inside as part of the reservation conga, only to be shunted aside while they seated others who were in line behind us. What? Our table not ready? THE PLACE WAS EMPTY UNTIL THEY LET US IN! It's not like they had to wait for someone to leave before they could seat us.\n\nWe listened to the waiter's suggestions in terms of how he thought (the restaurant thought?) we should proceed through the menu. The three adults order sake; the three kids ordered whatever it was that they ordered; and we all ordered food.\n\nO.K., I do NOT believe that a place with the reputation of Nobu makes their sushi in advance. I DO believe their sushi is made-to-order. Honest, I do. But the sushi, the soup, the soba, the hot plates -- it all came at warp speed, and plates were whisked away before I finished swallowing the last bite! Instead of a relaxed meal where we could talk, drink, and savor some extraordinary dishes, we were given our check (not cheap) and practically rushed out the door!\n\nI'm had more relaxing meals at In-n-Out! In the drive-up lane.\n\nNobu? No thank you." 0
+you call this sushi?\n\ntheir O-toro didn't come close to some other places ive been to that are like half the price. it wasn't that fatty. a huge disappointment.\n\ntheir fish isn't that fresh. the uni wasn't that good. the amaebi tasted weird. i had to mix it in my mouth with ginger to put it down. \n\nonce again, the only asians there. . . 0
+i read all the reviews in our room (at the hard rock, no less) before deciding to eat here for dinner with my sister. i was curious to try out the black cod that a lot of people were raving about. \nstarted off with salmon nigiri (salmon was buttery and excellent) and pomegranate martinis (too weak; tasted more like koolaid). we shared the black cod with miso and the baked creamy crab. the cod was rich and buttery but the sauce was just a tad too sweet so i had to scrape it off the skin. if we had rice, i wouldn't mind at all. the crab was delicious and there was huge meaty chunks of it. however, the creamy baked sauce was a little on the salty side--again, a bowl of rice would've fixed that problem. the service was alright and the decor was fab. 1
+Have faith.\n\nThat's all I can say about this place. Have faith, and trust, that they will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!\n\nEverything was smooth and heaven, even if the portions aren't that big. Don't worry, the flavors will satisfy you. Every bite was a small explosion in my mouth. Every bite made me jizz a little bit in my pants.....and it's only 8 at night!!\n\nThings you have to try:\n-yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno\n-toro tartar with caviar\n-black cod with miso\n-rock shrimp tempura\n\nand\n\nFISH/LOBSTER TACOS!!!\n\nIf you don't see it on the menu, just ask for it.\n\nTrust me, Just Do It! 1
+If you are in Vegas and you want to have great sushi in a fantastic hip spot, then head to the Hard Rock Hotel and go to Nobu's \nSure the Sushi is over priced and everyone is there to be seen, but that is what Vegas is all about. The Sushi is fantastic and consider the higher prices as a cost of entertainment. 1
+"I've read about celebrities going to Nobu. My friend talked about Nobu like it was a god of sorts. When we found out we had a table waiting for us at Nobu, I was ready to go and feast myself on its delights. We ordered: The miso black cod, salmon nigiri, a soft shell crab roll, the hamachi and jalapeno appetizer, the mushroom salad, a vegetarian cut roll, and the tiradito. To drink I had the cucumber martini. It was seriously one of the best drinks I have ever had. It tasted like it was made with lychee vodka, and was smooth, refreshing and not too sweet. Unfortunately our positive experience ended there. After waiting an hour for our table, we had ordered about 15 cucumber martinis and was dying for some water. We sat at our table and for 9 people, 2 drink menus were placed on the table and then we were ignored. I glanced at the menus, waited. Our waiter came by and I asked him for waters all around and food menus. 15 minutes go by. We had no water, and no menus. Finally, we're given 5 menus for 9 people, as he handed me the last menu, he left saying \""""We're a little short on menus.\"""" We shared our menus and within 3 minutes he was back asking us what we were going to have. We asked him for some suggestions, and he pretty much just brushed us off. We finally ordered the hamachi and jalapenos. Before I could order anything else, he rushes off. The next time we saw him he is dropping of a plate of hamachi and jalapenos. Pretty much the whole night, he just ran off with us halfway through ordering and as a result, we were unable to dine together. I can only speak for the mushroom salad and vegetable cut roll. The vegetable cut roll was pretty good, I mean, steamed vegetables, wrapped in a cucumber wrap, with a little ponzu sauce. The mushroom salad was pretty gross. The mushrooms were varied; trumpets, oysters, shiitake, enoki. The sauce it was cooked in was sour and as a result made the mushrooms taste bad. Everyone else thought the hamachi and jalapenos were pretty good, and they loved the miso black cod. Everything else, however, they said was mediocre. Mediocreness is ok, if it wasn't coupled with poor service and a $400+ bill. When the bill came, we inquired about the drinks on the bill as we thought we had taken care of them all at the bar. His response? \""""No you didn't, but you can just take it out of my tip.\"""" I secretly think that everybody raves about this place so much because they don't want to admit they spent that much money on a mediocre experience that you can get anywhere in San Francisco for a quarter of the price. Overall verdict: Skip it. The atmosphere is not really that great, the food isn't really that great, and the service should not be called service. The Pros: The cucumber martini was super good." 0
+OK, I am just saying..If I am paying $40 for 2 nigiri I expect that when I sit down the hostess does not hit my knee with the table pushing it in before I sit down. I would also hope that the server would not forget our drinks, or new beers/cocktails every damn time we ordered them until the second or third time we ordered them again. It would have been nice to actually get our entire order before giving up and just asking for the bill instead of the missing item, again. Sigh, having to ask the server to remove the items on the bill we never received but had asked for several times was a bummer too.. I will NEVER go here again, unless I am not paying.. 0
+Yup giving it 5 stars! I've been to Nobu NYC, Nobu next door NYC and Nobu Malibu and Vegas had them all beat!! We put our meal in the hands of our amazing wait staff for our client night out and we were blown away. I can't even go into all of the incredible and unique things we had but of particular interest was the Wagu beef cooking on hot rocks table side, crispy rice and cod. Must check it out and let the waiter do the ordering. 1
+This place came highly recommended to us by a waiter at another restaurant (thanks for the complete disappointment Eduardo!). These are the dishes I tried:\n\n- Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno - was spectacular! The flavors of this dish were very fresh and enjoyable\n\n- New Style Sashimi Salmon - was basically thin slices of poached salmon drowning in sesame oil\n\n- Albacore Sushi - thin slice, nothing special...\n\n- Salmon Sushi- thin slice, nothing special...\n\n- Spicy Tuna Roll- wasn't spicy and the nori wrap was gummy\n\nOverpriced and completely not worth it.\n\nAnd my new pet peeve - DO NOT wipe the table down to prep for the next customer while I am still sitting at the table waiting for my check. Clearing the table is fine, but seriously? It's completely RUDE and I think after we dropped $200.00 and only took up about 45 minutes of their time, they could have waited- especially since there were plenty of empty tables around us. Will never go back. 0
+Average Japanese food at amazing Japanese food prices. 0
+Highly overated, fresh wasabi for $12 came as wasabi mixed with water that diluted the taste instead of freshly grated.\n\nSashimi was a huge disappointment in both taste and presentation.\n\nServers which should be confident but was arrogant instead. \n\n2 stars was for the nice ambience. 0
+Clearly a sad experience.\n\nI expect nothing but perfection from the Nobizzle. And I would be willing to accept 4 star performance from his executive chefs. But my V'day date was simply flat on all fronts\n\nThe sushi was OK at best. \n\nThe appetizers were flat. \n\nThe dessert was probably the best thing/\n\nAfter dropping over $300 dollars I was seriously disappointed. \n\nIf you are a casual sushi eater, or a collector of brag tags then Nobu is for you.\n\nIf you are looking for flawless execution and Sushi raised to a new level save your money, you'd get better sushi at Bachanal 0
+Stayed here in Dec. 2005. Average rooms and good environment, although empty casino, although that didn't matter for me because I'm not 21 yet. Again, like the Rio Hotel, the hotel room I had had available AV connections in the TV so you can connect your DVD player for the kids. The buffet wasn't that good. I had better. But if it's cheap, it's a good hotel to sleep in on the LV Strip.\n\nRIP Stardust Hotel 1
+Decor and amenities may get just a star or two but all is forgiven when you win. This casino may have become my go-to casino for taking cash home. I experienced lots of luck on the slots and in the poker room. The dealers in there surpassed every expectation/stereotype I had of a dealer, they were a show onto themselves. 1
+What a nightmare of a hotel. Construction does not seem to stop so bring your ear plugs if you get a room opposite it. My room is old and dirty. I found other people's stuff in it. If you are looking for a cheap room, it's here. I am only staying here because I am part of a business conference. I would never come back here if I had a choice. 0
+yes, the rooms are average, yes it's an older hotel...foods old school Vegas, not what you expect from a strip hotel. \n\nThen why four stars you ask? \n\nService. Period. It counts, for ALOT!\n\nI like a moron left my iPod. I called them, they sent someone to the room while I was on hold, found it, and are shipping it back. Everyone was all smiles. Things came when you asked for them. Granted until they bomb it (like they do everything that gets outdated in Vegas) and rebuild. I wouldn't choose this as my top choice hotel...\nBut if they had an Internet special, I'd jump on it! \n\n& when the crazy city center is complete behind the property...It'll be fun!\n\nThey'll treat you right.. 1
+Pro's\n- Good location\n- Decent price\nCon's\n-Boring rooms\n-Parking is in an open lot so stuff gets stolen off your car.... :(\n-Construction going on \n-Lance Burton's picture in your face 24/7 0
+I try never to be the customer who complains.. But customer service at this place just sucks so bad.\n\nI can totally understand when you're having trouble with your payout system with the slot machines. What I don't understand is why do you keep letting people use the machines despite them not being able to get their winnings or even their remaining balance back. After waiting for over 40 minutes, we gave up because we had to go somewhere else.\n\nAlso, I'm sure they're frustrated as well. But I got nothing but attitude from the casino staff after I complained about this. I would've sympathized with them more if they weren't such d!cks. \n\nThanks for ruining our Christmas vacation. We won't be staying with you ever again in the future. 0
+Alright...bullet points on this one:\n\n1. Nice looking hotel at very nice prices\n2. Standard rooms comes with a TV from about 1992 and it is 13 inches or so? That's okay...you should not be in your room watching TV. You should be in there to nurse a hangover. \n3. Slow drain in the sinks in some of the rooms, but not in ours.\n4. $10 Pai Gow tables make me supremely happy\n5. Nice and efficient cocktail waitresses on the casino floor\n6. What??? Sam Adams is the darkest beer you have? No Newcastle? No Guinness? BAH!\n7. The buffet food for weddings (should you decide to have a wedding here or you are a guest at one) is A-MAY-ZING! Seriously good, quality food and a whole table of desserts in addition to the cake.\n8. The Frank Caliendo Show advertisements on repeat in every elevator was god damn annoying. I wanted to punch those little TV screens after a few trips.\n9. Don't ever order at a bar in the Casino, unless you are playing video poker - it cost us $16 for a bottle of Sam Adams and a Jack & Coke. I am too cheap for that nonsense and I should've known better.\n10. Excellent location on The Strip!\n\nAll in all, this is now on my list of hotels I would stay at again and will keep in the rotation on where to stay in Vegas. 1
+We stayed here, five people in one room. We drove in the middle of the night and arrived at 9:30AM in Las Vegas. We decided to try to check in early. They did have a room ready for us, actually upgraded to a higher floor that overlooked the strip AND took $50 off the bill. Not quite sure why, but hey, we're not going to argue.\n\nThe room was clean, didn't smell like smoke (even though some hotels say the rooms are non-smoking, they still smell). The house keeping cleaned up well everyday. The beds were comfy and the bathroom fit two of us at a time for getting ready. \n\nYes, you could hear groups of people when they walked by...but it didn't wake us up or anything. The room served the purpose -- we slept, we pre-gamed, we got ready to go to the clubs. \n\nThe parking garage was close...make sure you park on level 2, then you don't have to ride the elevator or climb the stairs to get to the casino entrance. \n\nThe food court is really what sold our group. Starbucks, Subway, Rubio's. Sbarro, McDonalds. We ate here at least once per day. Real savings on food, if you're not looking to spend a lot at hotel restaurants. \n\nIt was too cold to go swimming, so we didn't see the pool. But we are fans of this hotel and will probably stay again. You can't beat the price. 1
+Beautiful as ever! 1
+"The honey and I stayed here one night when we were in Vegas and it was a great hotel. The pool was amazing, the view was breath taking, the service was great, even the lines were set-up efficiently and moved quickly. \n\nthe only real problems were, that the moment you walked in it had this odor of bad flowers and smoke smell, it made me ill. also with the new aria Hotel, it is a maze of stairs, walk ways and BS to get past it and to the Monte Carlo, I almost feel bad for them. The last complaint, for whatever reason we didn't like to gamble there!! maybe the smell, or the older \""""we take things WAY to serious vibe\"""" types of people or what, but we never spent a dime there!!\n\nbut if you want to stay at a wonderful hotel, with great views and not too expensive, then this should be on the top of your list." 1
+Love staying at the Monte Carlo because it's affordable and there's a food court...yea the Venetian has a food court too but unless I find an amazing deal, it's way out of my price range. Checked in on a Sunday and was told its their busiest day but the lady who helped me out was very nice and cheery, like she actually likes her job! The rooms are adequate, nothing spectacular. \nBut I love the lazy river at the pool and I always seem to find chairs even if it seems crowded. However, you do get what you pay for, the crowd is definitely younger. Lots of 21st birthdays being celebrated.\nLove the tram that goes to Aria and Bellagio tho, cuts down a bit of the walking! 1
+"I stayed at the Monte Carlo over the 4'th of July weekend and rented a cabana by the pool. I stayed in the jacuzzi suite and it was in need of a deep cleaning, you know that kind of clean where you set the room on fire and remodel it after the ashes settle. Ok so i paid $300 bucks to have a \""""cabana\"""" by the pool on the fourth of july, When my girlfriend and I were shown our two lawn chairs located 2.5 feet from the kids wave pool, i was angrier than the time she tricked into attending Andrew Lloyd Webber's Opera, featuring such hits as: \""""Don't cry for me argentina\"""". I said to the cute blonde bimbo in the bikini \""""is this our cabana?\"""" she replied \""""ummm lemme check, yeah.\"""" as if she was wearing an invisible ear piece connected to her manager. \n\n At this point i didn't care anymore, I just wanted to catch a buzz and over eat. So the deal is you get the cabana for the day, but you need to eat up at least $300 dollars in food and drink. I asked the girl for a few water's and a few cocktails because it was already broiling hot. Oh man! it was over an hour later, How was i going to spend $300 if i couldn't get a water and a beer an hour? Another waitress walked by and I flagged her down to see if she could check on our drinks, she was gone like a gipsy in the hot vegas sun never to be seen again.\n\n Now i know what you are thinking , \""""well it was the fourth and they were really busy\"""".....\""""um, no\"""" they weren't busy at all, we were surrounded by empty chairs and splashing little kids in the wave pool. So we eventually got our drinks and quickly finished them because we thought we were going to evaporate on our redneck lawn chairs that were settled on a awkward slope by THE KITTY POOL!!!!!!, Long miserable story, but in the end we complained about the lack of service and received some lame hundred dollar credit for the next time we want to starve for a buzz and some snacks next to the pee pee pool. \n\n The kicker is that the waitress tried to take an included gratuity of $80 dollars hahahahah, I didn't even know who she was and she tried to take almost a hundred bucks from me. Her manager called her over right in front of me and my girlfriend, making her peel open that baby blue fanny pack and fork over the dough!!!! hahaha VICTORY!!! never again Mr. Monte Carlo!!!!" 0
+Get me Out of here! This stay has been awful. We upgraded to a Monaco suite upon checking in hoping that we wouldn't end up with a non-renovated room like some of the rooms here. My Fiancee just got off a 13 hour shift, and all she wanted to do was get some sleep after eating dinner. I got back to our room at about midnight and as I'm writing this, it's 5:30AM and I still havent gotten any sleep. There is a hole in our mattress, the bed springs squeek, I can hear the guy next door farting, and we've been getting the runaround from both the front desk and AMEX, who we booked our reservation through. I even tried to sleep on the couch, which is definitely more comfortable than the king bed with the hole, but for $300 a night.....I SHOULDN'T BE SLEEPING ON A COUCH. The only thing they've offered us so far is the Handicap Access suite, or a new room after 11AM after being put on a waiting list. I'm hoping to call MGM Resorts at 8AM and hopefully they can amend this, then maybe my rating will go up. 0
+1. A worker in the food court tried pulling a fast one by keeping my credit card and giving me another plastic card. 2. Blood on my clean towel\n3. No cofee in our room. 4. No refrigerator in room. 0
+Recently stayed here for a brief overnight on our way into the desert. Unbelievable how dirty the Room was. The bathroom had crap on the mirror and gunk on the faucet. The walls were filthy as well as the shower. The shower head looked like it had been duct taped to the wall and several of the towels had holes in them. \nThe glasses were so dirty that I wouldn't even drink out of them after we washed them. The bed was my favorite part. There were staines on almost every piece of linen. I had to strategically position the sheets so my g/f would notice or we would have been trying to change rooms at 1 am. I honestly cannot understand how or why a place would even bother operating at such a low level. 0
+Not impressed at all! No Wifi internet service in guest rooms. Room service lacked attention to detail and the overall maintenance left something to be desired. Half the lights in the room did not work and the TV was broken. Luckily I was too busy to use the TV. Spend a couple bucks more and stay at the Luxor.\n\n@ben_freedman 0
+"Stayed at the Monte Carlo this past weekend. Monte Carlo had its positives and negatives but all and all I probably would not stay here again.\n\nPros: \n-Center of the strip (Near NY, NY, MGM, and Excalibur also Tram to Belliago)\n-Pool DJ was pretty good.\n-Room service was good\n\nNegatives: \n-Requested 1 King, but ended up with 2 queens, room had no frig.\n- $20 resort fee a day when amenities like pool closed at 7pm\n- rude lobby service.\n-too many solicitors for their horrible night club \""""The Brand\"""" got haggled at least 4 times a day.\n-rooms are mediocre restaurants are mediocre.\n\nIf you want to be in the center of everything, I would only choose this for the LOCATION." 0
+Have to agree with many others who don't feel Monte Carlo fits the AAA 4-star ranking the hotel boasts (the rooms don't even have the La Quinta-standard hair driers). We just finished checking in and, though the staff has been friendly, it was frustrating to find out our reserved room with a king bed was not available and we were put in a room with two queens. Considering we reserved online directly through MC, one would think that we would be guaranteed the room that we reserved and called to check on earlier today. Kind of an immediate 'back-to-earth' event that reminds you you're just another customer, not the 'valued guest' that they try to sell. They said they would move us tomorrow but, now, that gives us one more 'to-do' at the hotel when we would rather be out exploring the area. 0
+Everything about Monte Carlo seems dull. The various shades of grays and browns reinforce that. The table layout is okay, but the tables were packed and understaffed. They had cheap entertainment playing good music, but more of a runway model than a dancer. Still seemed lifeless. Think this is a more upscale version of Imperial Palace/Quad. 0
+Monte Carlo, why did I choose to stay here? Must be that it is located right in the middle of the strip, next to Aria and the City Center. This used to be my wife's favorite hotel in Las Vegas. Don't ask me why because I honestly don't know. With many newer and older but better establishments on the strip, there's really no reason to choose Monte Carlo unless you already knew that...\n\nthe POOL has a lazy river! It's not as long as the ones you might find at MGM, but it is sufficient enough to relax and take a moment away from the busy casino noise. You can also rental a tube as floating device at the service counter. But really, that's all the highlights of this hotel, unless you enjoy...\n\nCHEAP FOOD COURT adjacent to the main elevators. If I remember correctly, they have Starbucks, McDonald's, Manchu Wok, Rubio's, and Subway. These are some of the choices that you might not find in other hotels on the strip. Of course, if you want to drop a few hundred dollars, you can do at the casino, unless you knew to...\n\ngo to ANDRE'S, the fine dinning restaurant of Monte Carlo. I have not personally tried it, but according to fellow yelpers, it's a traditional french restaurant that's hidden away inside the casino. When food coma hits, you might just want to passed out anywhere on the casino floor, unless you already have a...\n\nROOM at the Monte Carlo, which is nothing spectacular, nothing more a than regular hotel room with regular beds, chairs, and bathroom. Very regular, but adequate for your nap until the thin walls allow you to hear everything your neighbors do. That's when you ask yourself, why did I choose...\n\nMonte Carlo. Must be its centralized location on the strip. 0
+"Old, dirty, unfriendly, unaccomadating. Never again, EVER! When we arrived for check in at 3:30 on Thursday we were told by a Michelle G, who checked us in, that there were were no longer any king size bedrooms available, which is what we had reserved. This left me to wonder whether the guests waiting in the gigantic and growing line behind me were going to be told the same thing and how pissed everyone was going to be, right? My husband asked how that was possible and the chick had the audacity to tell us that technically check is 3 but no one is guaranteed their room until 6 pm!! Seriously?! Then why isn't check in at 6?! That was ridiculous. She must've thought we were stupid or something. She treated us like second class citizens and this really disappointed me. Well after my husband refused to budge, she made a call and magically found a king size bedroom available. She took no responsibility, made no apologies and frankly looked mad at us for some reason! Talk about quality customer service, what a joke! Well she must have had some sort of beef with us because the room we got was awful! Ugly, drab, old and equivalent to a crappy holiday inn, even then that may be an insult to the holiday inn. The bathroom had mold and hard water stains, and small. The furniture was chipped and dis colored and carpet was old. Mind you we're not pretentious or picky but even this was pretty bad for vegas! We called to complain but the hotel refused to take responsibility and said they'd call back to switch our rooms and never did. When we met up at our friend's room I noticed their room was bigger and newer and a tad better but even they weren't happy with their room. Never again will we make the mistake of staying here. The Monte Carlo claim that \""""luxury should make you feel special no matter who you are\"""" and that was a bunch of BS. I should've just stuck with the Mandalay bay or Luxor. Sorry for grammar and punctuation, I'm on my phone and mad!" 0
+I was excited to stay on the strip, but was not impressed w/ this hotel. There was an odor to our room when we 1st arrived. Absolutely no good insulation and you could hear every living thing from people in the hallways to your neighbor peeing in the toilet. It even sounded like someone was entering our room but really it was neighbor opening up their door. The shower head was rough and stung my skin. The buffet was ok. It's in the middle of the strip and location was great! Also had a great view of strip, just not sure id recommend it to others 0
+I visited last summer and for the price, it was worth the stay. The room, from what I can recall, was very clean. I had no complaints with it. The main reason we decided on staying at this resort is because it was in the center of the strip which was perfect. I hadn't been to Vegas since I was 10 years old, so to me, I thought this hotel was nice and the price was perfect, only paid about $70 a night. I can't remember the name of one of their restaurants(it was Italian), but the food was delicious. Compared to the other hotels, I thought their casino was the least smokey. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay here. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would even come back myself. 1
+"Absolutely horrible. The front of the hotel was under constriction and they didnt tell is that when we booked. My husband and I reserved a king bed, and instead we got two doubles. When I called down to\nAsk about it, they said they \""""didnt have anything available\"""" even tho we booked\nOur trip 3 months in advance. Their solution was to give us one the next day in the smoking section. The bathtub had black hair all over it, and the glasses provided for us has lipstick stains on them, the floor wasnt vacuumed either. My\nHusband called this time\nTo complain and they offered us a $30 food credit. We ended up staying one night out of 4 in the hotel and got\nA refund. This place is a joke." 0
+This review will be mostly written regarding the staff. Everyone we encountered was super friendly. From the restaurants to the Bathrooms and pool. Our house keeping staff greeted us every morning. We had a broken lamp which she called maintenance to take care of before we even had a chance. When they didn't get it fixed the first day she found us to apologize and tell us she had called again. The pool servers, although there didn't seem to be very many of them, were very helpful with picking out the right drink and bringing buckets and ice to make sure the drinks didn't get too warm in the heat. As far as the hotel itself - it needs work. The rooms are pretty beat up and could use some TLC. For the most part the room was clean and sufficient. Let's face it, who spends much time in their rooms in Vegas, but it could still use something. 1
+After staying here for 4 nights Wed-Sun, I have to say this place isn't half bad. Rooms were expected, not completely luxurious but not your basic hotel room.\n\nPrices were reasonable for the rooms, I booked two adjoining two queen bed rooms and it still ended up being barely more than just 1 room at a more upscale hotel such as The Mirage or MGM.\n\nThe pool is awesome. Lazy river, wave pool and a volleyball court. Casino isn't crazy big and just the right size. Game options are good, plenty to choose from. They have a food court with a good amount of options. Id avoid it though cause they literally rape you with the prices there. $10 for a $5 subway footlong?! I'll walk a bit more and grab something cheaper and better.\n\nLocation isn't bad either, it's at the beginning/middle of the strip. It's convenient that there's a CVS right in front of the hotel and tons of places to eat within the vicinity.\n\nOverall if you're on a budget and don't need anything overly luxurious I would recommend this hotel. 1
+Wtf??? No wifi - are you f'ng kidding me? What year is it? 1994 ? I cannot believe a hotel and casino if this size would not have wifi in the room? Every f'ng McDonalds and Starbucks has wifi - give me a break - and no one ever tells you until you ask the bell man how to connect? This is crazy!!!!! 0
+We are still guests here but I had to post a review. The only thing I like about the room is the bed. It seems like a motel room. I don't understand why there is no wifi. I think every hotel should offer wifi, even if it is at a charge. I have to go out of the hotel to Aria to conduct business via my phone. I can't even get the free wifi to work on the first 2 floors like advertised. The hotel itself needs major renovating. It is so dated and the smell is not pleasant. I will say that when checking in, the front desk was helpful. However, we were in a group with 3 different rooms and we asked to be on the same floor which was accommodated. However, upon entering one of the rooms, it was not cleaned yet and so our other guests in our party had to be moved 25 floors up from us. We will not stay here again and would rather stay at the newly updated New York New York or splurge and stay at Aria or Cosmopolitan. 0
+They charged 20 usd for each, already we paid whole amount to expedia.\nSo we did not understand, they said it is just deposit but we understood that it is not. Cheating Monte Carlo, also they did not give the exact room which we reserved, the view was also bad, we were looking at construction area. Thanks for this terrible weekend! 0
+Checked in on Friday, December 26 - Checked out Monday December 29.. I will never ever stay here again. Our restroom was gross!!! Mildew all around the tub, the wall was falling apart.... Towels that were there were stained with black and to top it off our bathroom sink was clogged!! No point calling to complain was left on hold forever. I will never stay at this hotel and I would not recommend to any, you would think for being a hotel right on the strip it would be up to date however NOPE! 0
+"Sexy, tantalizing, beautiful and campy describe this wonderful Cirque show. I've seen this one twice and was surprised that the \""""gang\"""" part of the show was not part of the program the 2nd time around...that was very hot scene. Anyway, the girls in the martini glass are sensuous and beautiful. \n\nDefinitely worth a trip to NYNY to catch this show even for open minded prudes. Closed minded prudes may want to go to the Debbie Reynold's hotel and catch a dinner and a show....did they tear that one down already?" 1
+This was the best show!!!!!! Very much worth the money.. The show kept my attention and was very funny when it needed and erotic also.. Do yourself a favor and see the show. 1
+"I wonder if all the cuts they are making in Vegas to stay profitable are also affecting the shows. This is the least impressive Cirque show and not worth the ticket price. Also, compared to similar \""""sexy\"""" shows in Europe, this is MILD! It's all like a glorified cabaret show, with some artsy fartsy thrown in: rip-off. I agree the best act was the water-bowl asian lesbian piece. As a gay man, I would have liked at least a hint of man on man action." 0
+Recommend it. Made me horny, enjoyed the performances and the hot chicks, appreciated the sensuality, what else is there? It's Vegas and if you're a couple mos def something good to wet the appetite, if you're into that like me. =P Our seats were at the front row but on the left side of the stage. Nice views that were closeup and intimate, but I've heard it's better to sit in the middle and further back to see the full scope of the stage. I dunno about that but I enjoyed the close up view myself. Pricey but worth it, afterall it's Vegas baby! 1
+I've often wondered what the ads meant when they say that Zumanity is created for adult guests. Sure, breasts, but what else? \n\nI found out that breasts, combined with acrobatic acts, humor, sexuality, audience participation, a fun host, two fun sidekicks, more breasts, and very strong drinks at the bar make for a great show. \n\nIt's not as circus-y as you might expect a CDS show to be. This show definitely leans towards the sexual side of things. You can see two topless women swim around in a giant fishbowl together down at the local dive joint on college nights, but CDS takes that and adds not only acrobatics but a sensual vibe to it. Not a single bad seat in the house. \n\nMake sure you are comfortable with sexual themes, acts, and nudity. \n\nAlso, breasts. 1
+VERY SEXY SHOW! Very Vegas! Talented performances. A must see with your hubby, partner, or boyfriend. Its got something for everyone if you know what I mean, and it definitely gets you in the mood to have some dirty fun ;o) 1
+Out of all the Cirque du soleil shows I've seen either traveling or stages, this one by far has been the worse. Although the acrobats and actors were great, the show overall was horrible. \n\nDo NOT spend the money to see this show. There are now 21 shows worldwide and trust me, I've seen 12 of them in counting and this one is a good one to miss. I would have rather played my money gambling at the casino for 2 hours with a chance of winning than watch this. Sorry but this was a cirque miss for me. 0
+This is the third Cirque show that I have been to. It is way different than the others. The show was very risque. If you go, be prepared for nudity, adult language and heavy sexual content. The show covers all sexual orientations and several fetishes. So if you have a hard time with that, I wouldn't recommend that you go. We made the mistake of sitting in the third row but luckily, we were safe and did not get picked for a bit. Don't know how we would of handled that. The acrobatics were incredible and it was a beautifully staged show. 1
+Zumanity the adult side of Cirque. I have seen this show three times and sat in three different sections. Helpful tip: If purchasing tickets, stay away from the lower orchestra as there are blocked views if too far back. Usually lower orchestra is considered premium seating at other venues, not in this case as is just below the low hanging balcony in which makes it difficult to view the arial acts going on up high.\n\nGreat show for couples! Is a bit risque to take your mama or daddy to so stay clear of that, could make for some uncomfortable moments, common sense...just saying. \n\nI was expecting super sexy and erotic, is more mild than that. Did not give me that tingle and jump start I had been wanting or hoping for however was a fascinating show nonetheless. \n\nCreative, comedic and tastefully erotic...such a tease 1
+"The worst Cirque du Soleil show that I've seen. And I've seen a lot. \n\nWhere do they get off charging so much for a ticket. Don't waste your money and go see \""""O\"""" or Love. \n\nThe attempt at being \""""sexy\"""" (which it was NOT) distracted them from the essence of why people go see these shows in the first place. There was an act where the women was masturbating with ropes as she is pulled up and down in the air. There was no music just her moaning. Of course she was faking, the worse faking I've ever heard. It was flat out stupid! \n\nI was not impressed and was fully let down." 0
+I've never had eyesex before until now! 1
+Reading the bad reviews for Zumanity made me want to right a great review. I would gladly go see this show again, even though I know everything that will happen. We went on our honeymoon and that show was a ridiculous amount of fun! The performers are also extremely gracious.\n\nIf you are offended by tits, dildos, huge packages, fake fabric penises, etc.--just don't go. Of COURSE there was crude humor. It was raunchy! AND FUN!\n\nThe costumes were great, the humor kept us laughing, and the acts were great! Props to the fishbowl girls who didn't bust their faces open on the glass. I was literally terrified that they would! But Cirque du Soleil performers are amazeballs--end of story.\n\nGo. It's not a waste of money. If you don't believe me, buy from the half-price ticket booth set up near New York New York. 1
+"I decided to watch to show when it came out as it was said to be, \""""The Sensual side of Cirque\"""" and it did live up to motto. I knew I was going to run into some sexual, raunchy and of course half naked bodies running around on stage and doing some erotic acrobatic moves but I'll leave that to your imagination. \n\nMMMmm....\n\nIt was recommended that we book on the 2nd level of the theater because we'd have a better view then the front rows, plus it was less expensive so why not? The intro was unlike no other Cirque show I've seen. The host was a tall slender drag queen that would talk to the audience and ask intimidating questions about who are they with and some sexual questions that were provocative and humorous. All the dancers were talented and I enjoyed all the acts, throughout the show I've seen all types of body types on stage, full figure woman half naked, tall and small people and very attractive men and woman. I think it was suppose to evoke a sense of erotica sexual energy and being comfortable with the human body. I enjoyed every second of this show and still have some of the acts in my memory. \n\nThis truly was a sensual experience!" 1
+This show had the glitz , glamour and bling, of the other Cirque du Soleil shows, but lacked the real complicated acrobatics and stunts of the other ones I had seen in the past. I can see naked boobs and butts at strip joints if I wanted and many of the pole dancers are very talented as well, and do not cost me around $100 for 1.5 hrs to watch them. \n\nI didn't find this show raunchy or offensive, but it rather bored me to death with the repetitive light core contortion stunts done by so many of the acts. To me, the best parts were the comedic scenes that involved audience participation. \n\n If you're looking for a performance that portrays the talents of what the human body can achieve rather than just half-naked ( not even full nude) people prancing around in costumes, then spend your time watching some other Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas. 0
+I saw Zumanity a little over a year ago when I was in Vegas for my 21st birthday. This was the first Cirque show that I have ever seen and I was blown away. This show was sexy and fun. The actors are also extremely talented. The acrobats were my favorite. If you're in Vegas and want to see a talent filled show then definitely go see Zumanity. And be sure to get there about 30 minutes early. The interaction with the audience before the show is hilariously terrific! 1
+Hands down, the best show in Vegas. It is raunchy, sexy and fun, without a filter. Loved every minute of it. That goes for the pre show as well. The cast is phenomenal and very interactive with the audience. We got seats a few rows back from the front and once the show started, we were kicking ourselves for not having paid the extra $20-30 for front row tickets. Every performance kept our attention glued to the stage. If you plan on seeing one show in Vegas, make it this one. It is a must see. If you're paying for seats in the orchestra, you may as well pay the extra $'s to get the complete experience of this show. 1
+"Quick review:\n\n*Ushers who guide you to your seat....definitely NOT sexy! (despite see-through clothing)\n\n*Do not be alarmed: there is no exposed ding-dong in this show.\n\n*Some of the songs were actually pretty good.\n\n*French guy's pink elevator shoes are hilarious.\n\n*Lady who does the \""""baggies\"""" sketch didn't really have nice boobs, which I guess is the point of the \""""baggies.\"""" To her credit, she was funny.\n\n*Siberian hoop lady is the second best act.\n\n*LESBIAN FISH BOWL: BEST ACT HANDS DOWN, ESPECIALLY THE UZBEK GIRL WHO DOES THE HANDSTAND INTO A DIVE!\n\nFor what it's worth, although a lot of people hate on this show, I found it better than Ka. Was fun going to the late show. Kind of a weird show but maybe that's what made it fun. Recommended." 1
+Not my type of show...\n\nIt's a sex theme with no clear direction or storyline.\n\nFunny at times, acrobatics were not the greatest.\nI guess i was expecting something more over-the-top for the price we paid.\n\nYou can bring in outside drinks, as long as it's not glass.\n\nThis theatre is small, so go ahead and buy the cheap seats.\n\nMystere is better than Zumanity. 0
+BEST Vegas show I've seen so far!!! I LOVED this show! Funny, sexy, entertaining, amazing acrobatics. \n\nWhat I like about this show is that they talk and interact with the audience, which is very different from all the other cirque du soleil. I've seen Le Reve (4/5) and KA (3/5), and I enjoyed this show the best because it was so dynamic. Le Reve was beautiful, KA had a good story, Zumanity was just so funny, a lot of fun, PLUS had amazing acrobatics! Cheaper than the other ones too! My ticket was originally 90 something, paid $82 with tax and fees included through the tix4tonight booth. \n\nBut this show is all sex, and you see lots of boobies and maybe even penis', so leave your kids at home!! And enjoy the show ;) 1
+This show is just what it says it is Risqu\u00e9!! It's not your typical cirque show either!! It was great. We laughed and laughed. As usual there is more than one thing happening on stage and you want to catch it all. They include audience members which was absolutely a hoot!! There is not a bad seat in the house either. Do not feel pressured to by your tickets at the box office. You can get them for half the price on line. This is NOT a show for children or people whom are offended by sexual content. We both thoroughly enjoyed the show and I would go again!! 1
+I felt different emotions while I was watching this show - it was exciting, funny, beautiful, unusual, touching! All at the same time. That is why I highly recommend this show, especially for couples. I would love to see it one more time with pleasure! Wonderful! 1
+"My significant other wanted me to go to a Cirque du Soleil show. The Cirque shows at the MGM and other places were $80+ for terrible seats. I suggested Zumanity because the tickets were a lot cheaper and the venue was a lot smaller. The front desk at our hotel (MGM) gave us a free booklet with a list of shows and things to see in Vegas. There was a coupon inside for Zumanity buy one ticket get another for $10. We ended up getting tickets for the third row at the box office in New York, New York. \n\nWe knew it was an \""""adult\"""" show, but I didn't know what to expect besides some frontal nudity. It is definitely not a show to take your parents to see (although I did see a mom and adult son). There are a number of sexual and topless aspects of the show. The MC is a drag queen and he was great and hilarious. The show has great humor, jokes, audience interaction, and there is something for most sexual preferences and desires. There are some gay and lesbian aspects - this may be off putting to some people - my view is what ever floats your boat. Even if the main scene was not your thing (gay, midgets, cross dressers), there were usually people in the background doing something. So even if the concept of a three way with one girl and two guys is not interesting to you... you can check out the topless girl dancing in the background.\n\nThere are some acrobats in the show, but the main focus is on sexual themes. The crowd was a great mix of people: old, young, hetero, homo, foreign, and interracial couples. Minor comment: the female performers are (mostly) in great shape so they are a little low on the cup size." 1
+"just from a \""""tourist\""""'s point of view...this is one of the hotels i love visiting in vegas. their decor is amazing...from the realistic sky to the backdrop of italian boutiques. it was photo galore!!\n\ni definitely took many pics here.\n\nnext time, i'll stay here and maybe try the gondola ride--it looks ultra romantico!!" 1
+As to what Susy C. said, I too loved their bathroom. Super spacious, and it made me feel like a baller for a day or three.\n\nClean rooms, large beds and a great view. What else can you ask for? 1
+Pretty much the only place I like to stay while I am in Vegas. The new towers have more contemporary furnishings and don't smell like old lady...which is key. \nPrice is par for the course... around $350 a night, but you can't beat the soundproofed walls and huge shower for two. Meow! 1
+Just stayed here this past weekend with a bunch of girls and experienced the best accommodations ever for 7 girls. The bathrooms are HUGE as are the suites. No one was tripping over each other and there are plenty of mirrors for getting ready!\n\nGreat hotel with a mall, indoor waterway, pools, nightclub, couldn't get any better!\n\nDefinitely would stay here again!! 1
+It is the Venetian ... the experience starts when you enter the hotel, with that fabulous lobby, and then goes up from there. \n\nOne of the real gems there, was the restaurant there off the lobby at the bottom of the escalator. It is owned by CPK (dont judge it on that) and served awesome food. One couple warned us to split something as the portions were huge. 1
+Please note this is a review of the shopping/casino/attractions NOT the hotel.\n\nThe Venetian did it right. It's one of the few luxurious places on the Strip that is more classy than cheesy. Attention was given to every detail and it shows.\n\nThe shops were lovely. It looks like an italian streetscape complete with canals and painted sky. One of the top three malls in Vegas. Mostly very high-end, with a few more reasonably priced places (hooray Ann Taylor!). We went into a little cafe in the middle of the afternoon for some gelato and pastries. A much better choice for ambiance and respite than the new gelato place in the Palazzo.\n\nBe sure to walk around and see the other parts of the complex. The ceilings and floors are amazing.\n\nHusband and I went to the Guggenheim Hermatige here, but were disappointed with the $15 entry fee when we realized it was only one room/gallery. So skip it.\n\nOverall a great place to spend an afternoon even if you're not gambling. 1
+8.01.08: It's my best friend's birthday so we wanted to enjoy luxury! After shopping and eating at a freaking food court it was time to head to the beautiful Venetian. I guess we came just in time, we only waited about 3 minutes to check in.\n\nMarcela is her name! She helped us out alot. \n\nMe: Can we can get a room with a pull-out sofa bed?\nMarcela: Sure.\nMy Girl: Thanks.\nMe: O the only reason why we need a sofa bed is because she's a pig. *points to my girl*\nMarcela: Giggles\nMe: Seriously she's small and only 4 feet 11, but man she can kick you off the bed.\nEveryone: Giggles\nMarcela: Yea she is a small girl..Let me see if there is one available.\nMy Girl: I need my space. \nMy Girl: Can we get a room that is high? Like up up up there?\nMe: yea please?\nMarcela: Ok, *type type type* We have one room available but its an extra $50 each night. \nMe and my girl: *sigh*\nMe: NM thanks for checking I don't wanna go broke just to have a nicer view. \nMarcela: Yea true stick with what you have. You're probably gonna be out partying most of the night.\nMe and my girl: *nodds*\n\nMarcela knows vegas..anyone that comes to vegas stays in their room maximum 2 hours. ha ha.\n\nI had a tummy ache on the way to our room elevator. Man lets just say thank goodness for that restroom. It was clean, beautiful, and located perfectly when I needed it.\n\nUp to the 5th floor we go! We didn't have a nice view but the room was beautiful. We were going to take a picture but we already messed up the room in 2 mins. our suit cases everywhere, we pull out the sofa bed and etc. \n\nFour stars still? Why? Although everything about it was lovely and Marcela was great, there is one big big downer! The room has not been fully cleaned. We didn't have enough towels, the robe from the closet was missing, our iron didn't fully work and it damaged my dress, there was used q-tips in the restroom, there was not a plastic bag that should have came with our ice bucket, and what else....???... Yea that should be it..\n\nThe pool was nice but very very crowded. But I gotta say one thing, this is the place to be! Everyone and almost everyone is pretty good looking. All the girls and guys. Man its freaking amazing. Its like a swimsuit fashion up in here! OOoOoo LA LA!\n\nWish to stay here again if we can find cheaper rates! O and this place is most worth it since its a suite compared to other hotels with the same rate. LOVE IT!\n\nDid you say vegas? Take me! 1
+"I feel bad having to give the Venetian only 2 stars. The hotel was amazing. The rooms beautiful, clean and comfortable. The service was top-notch.\n\nBUT...the scent they pump through this hotel is so overpowering you can literally taste it. I asked the front desk if a perfume bottle broke or something and they proudly told me it was their signature scent, \""""Seduction\"""" (translation=cheap old lady perfume). It is pumped through the air ducts.\n\nKnowing what we do now about chemical fragrance products being toxic ...I can't believe they continue to do this. It's in all parts of the hotel, even the restaurants. When I left the hotel my hair even smelled like it. :( \n\nI really did love the Venetian, but this made me not want to spend my time there or come back." 0
+I've stayed at about 10 hotels in Vegas. Hands down, this is my favorite. For the money, this place is a steal. The rooms are huge! And the pool (Pretty sure) is open year around. This is a plus as nearly all hotels in Vegas close the pools in November. 1
+"I love The Venetian because it is absolutely luxurious down to every detail. Of course, had I not gotten a SLICK DEAL on it I would have never paid so much to stay here but this is probably the \""""it\"""" of Vegas besides the Wynn for high class living and luxurious and attentive service for a casino. \n\nI was there during labor day weekend, and despite the high traffic we were checked in very quickly and courteously. Everything was smooth and flawless and even though I only paid $150 for a room that normally costs upwards of $300, the service that we received was definitely no indicator of how much we paid. There was a broken ironing board in one of the rooms and they were so apologetic that they had to change it (although none of us were planning to use it) they brought a ton of extras as comps.\n\nThe beds are amazingly comfortable and I slept extremely well for what little I did sleep in Vegas (haha...) and the bathroom is INSANE! I would definitely stay at the Venetian again :)" 1
+Heard good things. Got a great deal. Stayed for our fifth wedding anniversary a few weeks ago.\n\nI am trying to think of a negative thing to say about the Venetian and I just can't. Service was flawless, staff was a pleasure and the room was excellent.\n\nWe now have a new favorite place to stay in Las Vegas. It beats the Red Rock, if only because of its superior location. 1
+I just LOVE this hotel..ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL..the suites here are bigger, better & nicer than the ones @ Bellagio & Wynn.. =) the service here is GREAT..fast & efficient..the pools here are just gorgeous & there is soo much to do & see @ this hotel that makes it such a great place to stay...the hotel itself just reminds me of beautiful Italy..the marble, frescos &decor that they have here absolutely breath taking...as very romantic & sweet place place 2 stay 4 couples.. =) 1
+"Ok, this is one of the hotels that I went \""""holy crap\"""" when I first walked in. I was in vegas for a tradeshow and I was able to be in the hotel b/c of it. I got there the day the tradeshow started so I went to their convention center first. On the way there I just saw rooms after rooms size of football fields all very nicely decorated. The actual convention center felt like it was like 15-20 football fields together? I might be slightly wrong but I just know it's huge. I know I wasn't able to walk every isle and see every single booth in a single day. \n\nNow the front entrance to lobby/casino....look up when you get there. The ceiling all had paintings on them and looked breathtaking. I think I stood there for a little bit the first time I walked in. Also, go upstairs the casino where the shops are. I really enjoyed that place, they created somewhat a small breeze in there and have it design with buildings that looks like it's from italy. They have performers there singing at certain time of the day and there's the artificial river with boat and the guy that sings while you're on it.\n\nThe room, I was in was a suite and it was one of the nicer suites I been in. We had two people in the suite but it could've easily fitted few more with the room we got. I'm not sure how much it cost b/c it was offered to me so I didn't have to pay for it but I'm guessing it would've been pricey. The service was pretty quick, I pretty much went straight up to the suite without any wait.\n\nProbably one of my favorite hotels at vegas so far.\n\none more note: if you seen the michael jackson special done by ABC a few years, you might remember MJ going to one of the crazy stores. Well Im not sure if it's still there but last time I was there I went in and that store is insane b/c of what they're selling and the price tag." 1
+Words that come to mind when I think of my stay at the Venetian:\n\nHuge\nGrandiose\nOpulent\nGarish\nSprawling\nComplex\nConfusing\nBewildering\nFascinating\nIntense\nExpensive\nSuites\nPerfume\nWalking (lots of)\n\nI could connect all of those words together to form some form of verbose review (as I usually do), but I think you can figure it out from there. 1
+This is a casino review only.\n\nNot impressed. Although the casino is beautiful and has a pretty good feel to it, I was continually annoyed with the dealers and cocktail waitresses. I sat down to a blackjack dealer who looked friendly, then proceeded to pound through hands without a smile or hint of personality. I switched to a different blackjack table with just about the same result. I decided to try some caribbean stud and almost walked away before even playing a hand.\n\nMaybe a beer would have made the experience better, but cocktail waitresses were very sparse. Then, once they finally got around to us, they were grouchy too.\n\nTheir partner casino (The Palazzo) provided a better gaming experience, but worse (barely possible) drink service.\n\nI can't say that my experience with dealers at some of the other stuffier casinos has been that much better, but usually a table change at Bellagio when I get a grumpy dealer gets me there. For upscale mid-strip gambling, try Paris. 0
+Wow, was I disappointed by this place. It was both my first time in Vegas and my fifth anniversary, so I wanted it to be special. It was special, but the room had nothing to do with it. \nTo start with, the bed, although it had the greatest comforter, had ripped sheets on it. Housekeeping changed them, still ripped, just in a different place. Every time housekeeping was in the room they left something. A rag one day, a bottle of cleaning solution another one. They didn't clean the bathroom very well either. My hair goes everywhere when I dry it and by the fifth day when we left, there was a lovely collection all over the bathroom. \nThe place seems to operate on an ignore guests policy. The casino wait staff are rude and to be honest, this was the worst experience I've ever had in a hotel. There's not enough space here to list every reason. I swear thought, I'm not the complaining type, and I didn't here. I just let it suck and counted the days until I could leave this hotel.\nI would never ever even consider for a minute staying here again. 0
+The Venetian's standard luxury rooms kick ass compared to some of the other hotels on the strip. We opted to stay in one of their king sized bed luxury room with a view of the strip. The room is large (650sf) and spaced out nicely with a sunken living room that boast an L shaped sofa, large work desk, dining table, 32 lcd tv, coffee table and ottoman. \n\nThe king sized bed was the perfect combination of soft and firmness with lots of pillows. The only issue i had with the bed that it wasn't your typical king sized bed. The width was correct but the length of the bed was short and my toes touched the end of the bed and i know im not a tall person. There is also a 32'' lcd tv for the bedroom as well.\n\nThe bathroom has a separate enclosed shower and roman tub with a double sink and a small lcd tv. The toilet is enclosed in a tiny room which was a bit odd. The shades and curtain completely blackout the sun and can be remotely controlled. \n\nI would suggest staying in one of the upper floors if you want to sleep in since they have pool parties and can be heard from our 28th floor room. Checking in was easy and quick. If you plan to valet your car, do it at the entrance valet area and not the back one. We valet our car in the back area and had to walk all the way to the front to check in and walk all the way back to reach the 3 elevators for the tower. The staff was courteous at all times and used our last name when being greeted. Oh, room service was great as well. They delivered our hot breakfast, set up the table with linens, water, utensils, newspaper and a little thank you card. 1
+First time in Vegas, first hotel :) I have to say I was really impressed!! The hotel is beautiful... the lobby is incredible. Beautiful elevators (there are 6 elevators, two halls, so you never have to wait long for one!) I especially loved the fact that the elevators were playing music from Phantom of the Opera (I rode the elevators a few extra times just for the music alone!!) \n\nI loved our room. It's like living in your own luxurious mini apartment, sans kitchen (but there's room service available, so who needs a kitchen??) BEAUTIFUL bathroom (I wish I could redecorate my own bathroom at home the same way). \n\nThe crowd at the Venetian is extremely friendly. Every time I wandered away and came back to check on the bf, he was in the middle of a conversation with another nice person. He even managed to make some new BFFs while I was at the outlet. Same goes for the dealers (Jamie, Shawn, and Annie on the blackjack tables; Miko on the pai gow tables).\n\nThe casino on the Venetian side is ALWAYS full/busy (the Palazzo side seemed a little empty from time to time). The casino at the Bellagio never looked like it was full, either. Same thing at the Stratosphere. It definitely looks like the Venetian is the center of activity! :)\n\nPhantom of the Opera is currently playing at the Venetian. All I have to say is: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. In fact, I'm planning on watching it again. AWESOME cast!! 1
+I would say one of the best hotels in Vegas. The detail in the design of this hotel is excellent. It's connected to the Palazzo which makes it convenient. Not too far from Wynn and Encore where the best clubs are at. Tao nightclub is located at the Venetian, pretty nice and big club. It's a club most people want to visit at least once. The pool at the Venetian is fun. They have Tao Beach in the corner that is kind of like a day club at the pool. So many places to shop here so bring some money!\n\nWe stayed in a regular king bedroom. I don't see a difference in getting a bigger suite since all their rooms are considered suites. You aren't even in the room all day anyways. The room was real comfortable. Great size restroom, with two sinks and a sitting area with a mirror to get ready. Beds were comfy. I had no problem with this place. 1
+The whole place reeks of elegance.\n\nSomething about this place is different. Not sure what it is but it's almost palpable. The whole place has a very distinct odor. \n\nI like it here. It's comfortable. The rooms are nice and big. So far I have not had to pay for a room, special thanks to the casino host for the rooms.\n\nThe show, Blue Man Group was fun. The restaurants are great. I especially love the Tao, Delmonico Steakhouse and there's nothing like having noodles at 3am at Noodle Asia.\n\nShopping here is not only wonderful but also fun.\n\nI have good luck here. 1
+"Venetian = beautiful rooms + horrible Parisian service \n\nFor our 11th anniversary we decided to spend a couple of nights in Las Vegas at The Venetian which both my partner and I have been hoping to stay in since it opened. Maybe having high expectations of a luxury hotel was a mistake? If you think the management of the hotel is going to give a damn about your time or comfort, think again. PLEASE stay somewhere else. We should have read the other reviews before staying here and we can say we will NEVER be staying here again. Your money is not welcome and whatever so called efforts made to make amends are not really worth your time.\n\nArrived Friday night, waited in line for over 40 minutes in line to check in. The front desk clerk was very friendly. However, we get to our room and the keys wont work. My partner went back to the front desk to have new key's assigned. I waited in the 11th floor lobby. \n\nHousekeeping was delivering some items to \""""our room.\"""" I ran over and asked to be let in, the housekeeper was very rude and told me to \""""Go away the room already has people in it, it's not your room.\"""" I tried explaining, even showing the folder with the room number clearly written by the front desk clerk. She turned her back, ignored me and walked away. \n\nI texted my partner telling him that the room was occupied by other guests. He had received another set of keys for the \""""occupied\"""" room so he had to go back and wait again to speak with the FOH manager. For their error we were given a $50 credit to dine at any of the restaurants at the hotel. So an hour and a half after we arrived we finally get a room. The room is VERY nice, I can say that. It's clean, and beautiful. \n\nMy partner has over 25 years experience in IT and we were unable to connect to their \""""free wi-fi internet\"""" service. \n\nWe woke up late the next morning and left the room around noon. We placed the card in the key slot indicating that we would like our room cleaned and decided to eat at the Grand Lux Caf\u00e9 to use the $50 credit we were given. We are in Las Vegas, if we had wanted to eat at a Cheesecake Factory we could have done so back home. The Grand Lux Caf\u00e9 is owned by Cheesecake Factory. The menu is Cheesecake Factory fare, not impressed with the menu or the food but felt we deserved to use the credit we were given. Tried to charge the meal to our room, it was declined. Had to speak with the waiter several times and explain the situation. It took him over 40 minutes to call the FOH manager to get approval for the credit. Sitting in the Caf\u00e9 for over 2 hours was not part of our plans. So far over 4 hours in less than 24 hours of our romantic trip away was spent WAITING for their errors to be fixed.\n\nWe did some shopping and came back to our room at 7pm. The room had not been cleaned. We called the operator and asked for housekeeping to come and at least make the bed and exchange towels. Took them another hour to get someone up to the room to take care of the basic housekeeping. Once the room was cleaned I went down to speak with the FOH manager again. Explaining the repeated crappy service we had been given and how much time we had wasted waiting for them to fix their mistakes. She offered us another $50 in dining credit. I explained we didn't want credit if we had to go through the same issues as we did at the Grand Lux, that dining credit was not really something could use. She told me gruffly that \""""sorry, that is all we can offer you so you can take it or leave it!\"""" Awful, awful, awful people skills and this is supposed to be a LUXURY hotel?" 0
+My brother got a comped room here, so I may be a bit bias...\n\nBest part of the suite was the bathtub, large and deep enough to fit almost anyone. Plus, three televisions and super comfy beds. The pool was shallow (not even 4 feet) and crowded, but it was in the middle of summer and therefore expected. Great window shopping, like Barneys and DVF. We didn't pay the resort fee to get wifi in our room, but the main lobby and food court had free wifi so everything was okay. Good location, in the middle of the strip and near shopping that's more reasonable like the Fashion Show and Caesar's Palace. Oh, and Walgreens downstairs! An overpriced Walgreens of course, but a Walgreens nonetheless. \n\nMy only complaint was that the telephone line to the front desk was useless. We tried calling on three occasions and never got to a real person despite 10-15 minutes of waiting. 1
+A beautiful, beautiful hotel, with great suite sized rooms, and some of the best restaurants in Vegas. A gondola ride or a spa treatment at the Canyon Ranch is a great way to spend your time. Service here, however, is substandard. It seems to take forever to get your car from the valet, and calling the front desk for anything you can expect a wait up to three hours for items. The amenities, with a burnt orange smell, may not be for everyone, but were very nice, and I love the tub and shower. The Venetian is following the general trend of being cheap in the name of eco-friendly, so they make you beg (and wait) for a robe instead of providing one, and don't wash or change sheets or towels unless you request it. The beautiful furniture and art and high tech televisions and window coverings were a nice touch. 1
+Love this hotel. Great rooms, with plenty of entertainment, nice places to eat, shop and gamble - all in one place. A bit pricey for where I usually stay in Vegas but got a comped room so glad I got to experience it! 1
+"One of my favorite hotels in Las Vegas... Been fortunate enough to stay here on many occasions throughout the years so I think I know the hotel well enough to review it.\n\nThe rooms are nice and spacious. All suites. So that means an LCD TV in the sleeping area, one in the sunken living area which includes a pull-out sofa bed, desk and another small LCD in the bathroom. Staying at the newer towers in the hotel (away from registration) are a lot better just because the beds, bathrooms, etc. are nicer and the guest elevators are closer to the shops, food court and casino.\n\nThe Venetian pools are great and you have the option of using the Palazzo pools because they are connected by a short walkway. Both pools are great. Venetian has Tao beach for people that want the club experience in the daytime.\n\nVenetian also has the nightclub TAO in the front of the hotel. This has probably been the most popular longstanding club (5 years) on the Strip and it still gets as packed as ever. DJ Skratchy or DJ Vice keep it happening and are my favorites for movin the crowd. Packed is not the word for this place. The Venetian has a decent \""""cheap\"""" food court and a better food court on the casino level that has good late night pizzas and Italian food. There's also a Grand Lux cafe on the casino level. Good food and big portions there.\n\nLove the Venetian. Always have always will..." 1
+"To whom it may concern,\n\n\nI have recently stayed at the Venetian for my 21st birthday. Their customer service was terrible. First, I arrived into my suite and did not realize that there was a sign on the fridge that mentions that we get charged if the beverages were removed. I removed it without knowing and put my own beverages into the fridge. Then I realized that I would have gotten charged I immediately called the front desk and they offered to send someone in to check the fridge to make sure that nothing was opened and to waive the fee if nothing was opened. The following day I was still concerned on if anyone has shown up to see the refreshments and I called the front desk again to ask for someone to come up to check. Also, there were many things broken in the room and a repair man came to help fix them so we could avoid and charges happening after our stay. My boyfriend was inside the hotel room all day and did not see anyone come to check our refreshments. We made another call and a person at front desk said that they will just waive the fee for us. We were not informed anything about refreshment \""""restocking\"""" fee. On Sunday morning we called for more blankets and pillows at 5:48am and still did not get them until I finally tired of waiting for them until 6:45am outside my room. I went down to the front desk and tried to get them myself and finally around 7am pillows and blankets were sent to our room. Finally, Sunday afternoon someone has come up to our hotel room to check the refreshments. This was a very misleading situation because we were informed that our refreshment fees got waived. We were really confused because we have been informed that it has been taken care of. I have talked to many front desks employees and managers that were informing us that the refreshment fees would be taken care off. I am really upset with the customer service that I have dealt with this past weekend. I left to come back home still feeling unsure about the refreshment situation and my bill. I called today to try to find out how much I was billed and the front desk did not want to help me and said that they would just email me my receipt and tried getting me off the phone not answering my question. Then I have called the Venetian again and spoke to a male front desk person and explaining him the situation about the refreshments and informing him that there were the repair man and the front desk person reassuring us that we would get our refreshments fees waived. He was very understanding about our situation, but wanted to run through the manager. At first the manager stated that I was informed many times about the $50 restocking refreshment fee, but that is totally false. They argued that they have it on their notes that I was informed. Then they tried to say that I stated that I had the drinks in the bathroom. I have meant that the drinks were my own beverages in the bathroom. I am very upset with the way Laurie/Lauren the manager that refused to waive the charged and hung up on me when I asked I wanted the person's name that made the note that was informed because I wanted to get them fired. What kind of service is this? I had to call back and ask for her again and tried to get compensation, but she insisted that she was not going to waive the fee and that was that. I am very upset with the Venetian and the way they handles their customers with their policy and their miscommunications. I want to request if there are any taped recordings of my phone calls with the front desk because the manager I had spoken with had claimed that I was notified on every conversation concerning this matter and claimed that I had made statements that allegedly admitted \""""facts\"""" that I had never said and the contradictory reasoning that was used to deny our claim. This experience has been a complete disappointment to me and my guests. I have never been this upset to make a formal complaint, but based on this experience, I will be making sure that neither myself nor anyone that I know will ever be staying at this disgraceful hotel again." 0
+"This place is a rip off! The front desk told us the Suite was lowered to a Special Rate of $250, a bit more than the room we had booked in advance, but much bigger. When I get the credit card bill, there is a charge for over $400 for the room. \n\nI contacted the Hotel and they informed me that the $250 was an \""""upgrade\"""" fee on top of what we had paid for the original room. When I explained to the Manager what the person at the front desk had told us, his response was...well that was verbal and it cannot be verified. They were not willing to reduce the rate to $250.\n\nThe room was ok, but def not worth $400+, especially not with the horrible stinch of cigarettes in the room!\n\nWe would never stay in this Hotel again and don't recommend it to anyone." 0
+The Venetian is my favorite casino! It appears they shut off the water to the outside canal during the summer, but in the winter, it was beautiful. The canals inside ran during both seasons I went. We ate at an Italian restaurant overlooking the inside canals. It was pricey, but worth the food and service. We were also in awe of the mural on the ceiling at the entrance and how the inside makes you feel like it is always daytime. Simply amazing! 1
+After traveling for many years to a variety of hotels and locations, I found that the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas is by far the worst hotel that I have ever stayed at. The customer service is one of a fly by night setup. After booking four suites and staying there for four days, it never changed, but got worse as each day progressed. At check in the special request for our rooms were not done. We spent over 30 minutes trying to figure out why things were not accurate after booking each room weeks in advance. The rooms as mentioned by another review were substandard, and I was not impressed at all. On our third day we got harassed by the valet parking workers, and were accused of not being hotel guest. After a major scene was caused and lies were made, my car was then vandalized by them. I had left my car with the valet for less than 5 hours. They completely scratched off my tags and license plate. Although management was apologetic, it is very obvious that there is a lack in training, communication, and over all excellency in work ethic. I would never stay there again! 0
+This hotel was very beautiful, and if you are use to being pampered and have a bit of money to throw around then this is totally the place for you!\n\nMy room was beautiful and spacious, as was my bathroom. The staff around the hotel were also wonderful and helpful.\n\nI did find it a little annoying that despite the lovely decor and all, I didn't have a fridge in my room! I mean, there was a mini bar (which had everything hooked up to pressure sensors that would automatically charge my room if I even picked up anything), but no place to put anything I brought in myself. I ended up filling one of my bathroom sinks with ice and keeping my drinks in there for the week. Not the classiest thing but it worked!\n\nAlso, it is a serious hike to get anywhere in this super confusing hotel, and even more confusing if you ever try to leave it! It took me and a friend over an hour and directions from 3 different employees to finally get outside the damn place! I work in a shop and am pretty used to being on my feet and walking most of the day, but this place made that seem like nothing! Even a few days after being home my feet are still hurting (and no, I wasn't tromping around Vegas in heals, I was wearing sneakers. I don't even own a pair of heels!)\n\nI would definitely stay here again if someone else was paying the bill. Next time I'm in Vegas for fun, I think I will try to find something a bit more... casual... 0
+So I stayed at one of my girl's room and I love the decor. I have always enjoyed such beautiful decor. All the details in this hotel is very elegant. The room itself is pretty nice. I love the open spaced bathroom, but the toilet room's door has no lock! LoL very strange... Overall, very nice! =D 1
+I have stayed in the Palazzo several times - this was my first time in the Venetian part of it. It wasn't terrible, but I've experienced better.\n\nCheck-in was easy... the woman at the desk was very friendly and the whole process was pretty painless. The room she had put me in had a killer view of the strip. The room was pretty nice... they are all suites, so they are huge. A TV in the living room, another in the bedroom, and even one in the bathroom... wow! The bed was incredibly comfortable... generally hotel beds are horrible on my back, but this was one of the most comfortable beds I'd ever slept in. Also, the room was quiet... I didn't have any noise from my neighbors or hear other doors opening/closing. \n\nI'm not much of a gambler, so don't really have any comments there. It seemed clean and didn't completely stink of cigarette smoke, so that was a nice plus. \n\nMy biggest complaint is that I was promised a non-smoking room... there is no way in hell that my room hadn't been smoked in recently. It smelled so strong, that I was struggling to breathe the first time I had walked in. I immediately called the front desk... they said they were going to set up an air purifier in the room and promised this would take care of it. This was at about 10:15am. By 11am, they still hadn't shown up yet, so I called back to make sure they were still coming. I was promised they would be there in the next 20 minutes. Since I had to go check in at a conference and wouldn't be in the room, I took their word for it and figured it would be dealt with while I was gone. Unfortunately, I showed up at the room again at about 5:30pm, and it still stunk incredibly bad. I called back to the front desk again and they apologized and would be sending somebody right up. So, 10 minutes later, a guy shows up with a spray bottle... now when they said air purifier, I expected some sort of HEPA air filter, or something along those lines... not an industrial bottle of deodorizing spray. So the guy sprayed the room - not a bit of difference...He did it again, and it helped, but it still wasn't great. It went from cigarettes to about 30% cigarettes and 70% cleaning spray... oh well. I also found cigarette burns in the couch. Disappointing.\n\nWould I stay here again? I'm not sure... probably not if I had to pay for it. They really should have just offered to change rooms for me and I would have been happy with that... instead they took a very half-assed approach to dealing with the problem, and it was never properly dealt with. 0
+Planned my bachelorette party in Vegas of course and my friend Angie was kind enough to make reservations for our group here since she could get a special deal. So she reserved two suites 4 girls in each room, 2 weeks before our visit 2 girls dropped out so we figured we could have 6 of us in one room but the hotel refused to cancel one room reservation. My friend tried everything she could but they would not budge, I felt horrible so I offered to pay more since everything was being divided and my girls were kind enough to pitch in also. Okay three girls in each room will be more than comfy, we shrugged it off and continued the excitement for the weekend. The day we left to Vegas three girls including my friend Angie left in their car a bit early and checked in while the rest of arrived shortly after. Our evening would start at 5:30pm, arrived at the hotel at 3:30pm and when we reached my friends room she informed us the other room was still not available yet. So we all just got ready in her room and left to meet our limo downstairs before we left my friend went to check the status of our room at 5:30pm and it was still not ready. So you wouldn't let us cancel our reservation and yet you don't even have a room we've paid for ready more then 2 hours after check in? So frustrating!!!!! we leave enjoy our night and don't return until around 2am and I was done for the evening but apparently the girls placed me in our room which was finally available to us. The next morning wake up and look round the room to notice it is disgusting weird stains all over the satin headboards, dings and dents on the walls and the tv . You can view my pictures as see it for yourself, as if rockstars occupied our room before us and trashed the place and the hotel thought they could clean it and find it suitable for us still. Some of the outlets in the bathroom did not work either, just highly disappointed with the hotel after all its supposed to be one of the nicer hotels on the strip. Never would return again even the valet took quite awhile to recover our vehicle. And with their delay on our room they wouldn't even accommodate a late check out. Much better hotels to stay at with better prices and service! 0
+Usually I am not a big stickler for customer service. It can be there or not as long as the goods are delivered, I am happy. Customer service, although not required is definitely appreciated and noted to make a world of difference.\n\nAllow me to relay my adventure the first night in Sin City. . . .\n\nThere were six of us, all beautiful girls, enjoying ourselves. We went out to dinner, we enjoyed a show, we got dolled up and we were ready for some dancing action. Being a group of beautiful girls, all we had to do to was show a little leg to get into the hottest clubs on the strip.\n\nI got lost in the music, dancing and alcohol for hours before I realized that I was missing something essential in my small dancing purse. Dude where's my wallet and phone?!?! Snapped out of my intoxicated haze, I patrolled the club and harrassed security with no luck. With nothing left to do, I returned to the Venetian tired and defeated.\n\nMy exhausted group decided to go back to the room while I inquire at the front desk about a business center. I am a responsible mature young lady; I needed to notify my five credit/debit cards that my wallet was missing.\n\nThe front desk lady, whose name I did not catch, was Caucasian with medium long hair, tall, thin and working the hours between 3-4 am deserves an award and to be recognized. When I told her of my misfortune, she not only found all five customer service numbers on her computer, dialed the numbers for me and waited patiently as I struggled to talk to ppl who may not reside in the country. Once I had my card situation figured out, I had the audacity to ask if she can call long distance to my boyfriend so I can let him know that I am unavailable. . lost phone and all.\n\nThere could never be a more appreciative drunken fool to have stumbled through the Venetian than me that night. Yes the Venetian is a beautiful facility with great rooms and a central location on the strip, but it is that lady who has earned my loyalty.\n\nA word about the room. . . We stayed in the Rialto suite - two full size beds, pull out sectional, two TVs. The bathroom is large, separate shower and bath tub and private room for toilet. \n\nDon't worry, some extremely good samaritan turned in my phone/wallet to security with ID, cash and credit card intact. The rest of my trip was salvaged and there are now permanent indentations on my phone/wallet from my death grip. 1
+"Reserved the room for our honeymoon from Sunday to Friday two months in advance. I called to confirm the reservation the day of arrival and requested a bottle of champagne for the room. Was told they couldn't do that, would have to check in first. On arrival we upgraded for our stay. Again asked about getting a bottle of champagne for the room (kind of ruined the surprise, since it was in front of my bride. was told there is one in the ice box in the room that I can charge to the room (not the same). Although the Venetian is beautiful, while walking around kept getting approached by barkers, \""""Hey, where you from\""""?, are you going to see any shows? what kind of phone do you have? You won!, come and get your free prize...after you sit through a time share program. Felt like I was in a flea market. On Monday we made an appointment at the spa for Tuesday. They took a imprint of my credit card to reserve the time slot. Monday night my bride found out that they run a special starting Tuesday. when we went to our appointment she requested the special rate. Was told that they couldn't do that because the way the computer works, ended up paying the full rate. Never will I stay there again, as a guest of this establishment I didn't feel welcomed nor appreciated for my patronage." 0
+I find this hotel so entertaining! Perfect mix of cheesy vegas flash and subtle luxury.\n\nfunny that one of my favorite things in this hotel is the Pizza from the food court off the casino. It is delicious. DELICIOUS. I'd come just for a couple of slices.\n\nThe rooms here are all suites and have HUGE spaces. I LOVE the rooms! VERY cozy and gaudy. 1
+just stunning to walk through! and gotta love the wax museum... $30 entrance fee. 1
+too many people. line to register was way too long.\nI hate Las Vegas.\nI stayed here because I went to Zion National Park. 0
+So this was my first time, in a very long time, that I've stayed at the Venetian hotel. My friends apparantly got a great deal via Priceline, and since I was the 5th person to jump in on the trip, the split after 5 people was not bad...$80 for 2 nights.\n\nFirst Impressions\n\nAs one of Vegas' best resorts on the strips, I was impressed with the grounds, and the layout of the casino area, but in all honesty, I wasn't impressed with the layout and the floorplan of the hotel side. It was ridiculously confusing to get to the room, almost as if you're trying to get thru a maze, with two different elevators, and what not. It simply wasn't cut to the chase--and yes, I did get used to it after a while, but getting to the room was just overall confusing.\n\nThe Room\n\nThe room was absolutely beautiful--lots of space, two flat screens, comfortable beds, amazing bathrooms with granite counter tops, big tub, and separate area for the toilet. Very clean, and spacious.\n\nService\n\nService was 7/10. Why? Well, for the most part, the staff was great--top notch and efficient, and no problems, but where I ran into problems was with the bell service.\nIt's ridiculously hot in Vegas, yet at the same time, the waiting area is outside, and so there's a crowd of people waiting for their bags to be brought up, and the service was quite inefficient. Just as an advice, give yourself a good 1/2 hr to 45 minutes if you plan to request for your bags to be brought up to the valet area, since there's a long wait. Don't plan yourself 10 minutes before, with an hour before to head back to McCarren. \n\nOverall\n\nWas satisfied, though in my book, the Bellagio still beats the Venetian in a lot of areas--the location of the Venetian, being on the north end, makes it hard to trek your way to the center/south end. \n\nOverall Grade: B+/A- 1
+"We checked in and headed up to our room. Upon opening the blinds we had a view of construction, and a dead animal carcass. I immediately contacted the concierge to request a room change. I was waiting on hold for a long time. My husband went down to the lobby, while I waited on hold, to see if he could get better results going to the front desk. I remained on hold. I spoke with 2 different managers that were extremely rude, and told me that they had no available rooms to change me to. They didn't care about anything I had to say, and basically it was too bad. My husband spoke with someone at the front desk and they told him there was a room available facing the strip but it would cost extra, which would have been perfectly fine. However, when the person tried to request the room she stated that there was a note on our booking stating that we could not be moved. What a terrible way to begin our trip. \n\nNext, we had access to a private pool that was open later than the other pools that we decided to go relax in. Well, guess what, there were drunk people jumping over the gate to sneak in. One of them tumbled over on me while I was sitting on the pool chair. Another threw up directly behind me. We gathered up our belongings and left. I immediately contacted the front desk. I was told that such behavior is expected because \""""you are in Vegas.\"""" I explained that it was a private pool and not a free-for-all to come in and swim, otherwise why bother paying the extra money to stay in certain areas of the hotel. Again, the staff totally didn't care.\n\nThen, when I pulled out the extra blanket from the closet, it smelled like cigarettes, and was stained! I didn't even bother letting anyone because I doubt anyone would have cared.\n\nIt was truly disappointing. It was my daughters birthday, and it really was a huge disappointment that the vibe was so negative at the Venetian, especially when you pay so much to stay there.\n\nI will not be back again. Next time I'm in Vegas, I will stay at another hotel on the strip. Take my advice, STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE." 0
+Beautiful rooms! This was a very nice place to stay. My only complaint is the lobby smells like cleaner all the time. The rooms do not thankfully! The overall restaurants and casino are amazing! Everything is well done and very clean. Towels were a little rough, but the bed was comfy. 1
+Stayed at Venetian for my bday couple of days ago. I thought Wynn was bad...This was horrible!!!!!!\nWe were told a room with strip view, we did not get it! I called the front desk and the person was very rude so i asked for the manager. She promised us a room with a view for the next day because she said she doesn't have any availability for that day from 11am to 3pm. we get the room after 5pm waiting for them in our room. Than we go the the new room it was the same exact room just 9 floors up! So i call the manager again and she says that she can not do anything about it. Not to mention we waited over an hour for the bell boy to bring our luggages.\n\nTheir customer service and management is rude and have no management skills!!!\n\nI would NOT recommend it. 0
+We recently stayed at The Venetian for a week over Christmas/New Years. We had a delightful time! We've stayed at the Luxor and Paris before so this was our first time at The Venetian. I would come back anytime!\n\nThe rooms were huge (we had a suite with a huge bathroom, bed area, and living room area). Everything was clean and well kept. The bathroom was spacious and luxurious, with a huge tub and TV. Our room has 2 TVs which was totally unnecessary but really nice. The closet space was good. I wish there was a dresser with drawers and not a cabinet under the TV for clothes, oh well. I heard some noise from our neighbors but not a ton. Wifi was spotty the entire time, I did not use it at all.\n\nThe staff were all extremely nice. Housekeeping was a little spotty - we called once for extra towels and it took 45 minutes to get them. I also noticed our room was cleaned at a different time each day so it was hard to know if we would be coming back in the middle of our service whenever we came back to the room.\n\nThe casino is nice and huge. The restaurants and shopping options are great. The connection to the Palazzo and Grand Canal Shoppes is extremely convenient. I really liked the location too - I thought The Venetian might be too far at the end of the Strip but it wasn't bad (a quick walk to the Wynn, Fashion Show Mall, & Caesars, a longer walk to Paris, MGM, Aria, and a very long walk to Mandalay Bay).\n\nThe spa and gym (Canyon Ranch) was amazing. Access to the fitness center is no extra charge with the included resort fee if you stay at The Venetian ($28/day). A day pass for the spa facilities alone is $25/day (a total steal!). Treatments are obviously extra. The spa and gym were huge, clean, and more impressive than I had anticipated.\n\nA lovely, luxurious Vegas hotel. I loved every minute of our stay. 1
+Gotta love the Venetian. Although it's so expensive I've only stayed here twice, you do get what you pay for. Fantastic restaurants, great bars, beautiful rooms, high end shopping and a facility that makes your jaw drop in it's scale and detail. \n\nThis trip was for business so I got to experience the convention areas as well. The service by the staff was amazing, especially the food service. I'm always amazed at how you can feed 10,000 convention attendees in an hour and do with without bottlenecks and serve great food to boot! Very impressive. \n\nThis is a great resort. I'd highly recommend everyone stay here at least once. 1
+At the time of reservation we were told the resort fee is included but it was a different story at check in. Last time I was in Vegas was almost 10 years ago and a lot has changed since then. This hotel is really great place to stay for it's price. On an average not fight or big event night it runs around $200 a night for suits. The rooms are really nice with 3 TV's basically in each room. Mini Bar included witch is really pricy and I recommend taking your own drinks and ask for a refrigerator for $25 per night. \n\nThe hotel has a lot of nice restaurants and stores including a gift shop next to the Elevators which is really convenient if you need something really quick. I wasn't to much into gambling since I can't stand the cigaret smell in the casino, even they have crazy air cleaning system running 24/7. \n\nBouchon was my favorite Restaurant which is part of Plazo hotel next door in a short walking distance threw the hotel. It is an amazing french restaurant with great service and hospitality, and atmosphere. 1
+This place is all about the hotel and the shops. It's a great place to visit and have fun. They are more expensive than a lot of the other casinos. The Bourbon Room (bar) is a total rip off. Don't order a beer or a drink there. You'll pay more than you think. 1
+At the time of year 2002, the Venetian was the top of line for me. The hotel stay was about $250 a night. I stayed with friends for about 3 nights. The room was huge having 2 queen beds and a sofa queen bed. There were 2 TVs. One TV in the sofa area and another in the 2 queen beds area. The only issue is that if you remove or move a any items in the refrigerator, then you would be charged that rate for the removed item. I was charged a rate, in which my friend argued with them and they removed the charge. \n\nNow it should be a 3 star hotel\n\nI have stayed at the Venetian back in 2010 and it was not well taken care of. For better rooms, you would need to stay in the Venezia or the Palazzo. \n\nThe rating of this room is still ok, but not as clean and taken care of as the rest of the other hotels. 0
+"I'm more of a fan of staying near the center of the strip (Aria/Planet Hollywood), but we decided to finally try something new and book a room here. We booked the Bella Suite and the size of the room was perfect. The beds were comfy, the flat screen televisions were nice, and the living room had a full office setup if you needed it (which one of our guests did). I'm a big fan of nicely done bathrooms and this place didn't disappoint (not as good as Aria's though), but I never understood why some of the nicer hotels don't believe in locks for their bathroom doors. My biggest (and only) gripe was navigating through the hotel. We were located in the Venezia tower and we had to take multiple elevators and go down several halls to get to our hotel room (which is not an easy task after a long night of Vegas antics). Also my cousin parked in the garage and that took quite some time to find because of the specific elevators you needed to take to get there. Even the employees gave unclear directions.\n\nThe actual hotel was great. There is a large shopping mall attached if that interests you and also tons of restaurants that are actually worth going to if you are looking to splurge a bit. The crowd here is generally a little older than some of the more \""""hip hotels\"""" (which can be both a good and bad thing). I'm not a fan of TAO, but the hotel is located close enough to Wynn/Encore so it's easy to go there for all your clubbing needs." 1
+I love staying here. You can fit 30 people in 1 suite which makes that $10 a night. FTW! 1
+For the second time this place made unauthorized charges on my credit card after i checked out. this also happened last year when they accused me of taking a bottle of water from the mini bar and i was billed $40. Other Las Vegas hotels don't do this! 0
+"The Venetian is absolutely beautiful. The property is so huge you could get lost inside for days! The architectural and interior schemes of the casino-hotel are one-of-a-kind.\nFrom high end restaurants (Mario Batali & Wolfgang Puck as such) to the food court, anyone on a budget can eat at the Venetian.\n\nI have stayed at the Luxury Suites here, and it's one of the nicest rooms on the strip. How nice is the bathroom inside the luxury suite? As my good friend's girlfriend quoted, \"""" Phil, oh my gosh I could live inside this bathroom\"""".\n\nOnly gripe I have with this establishment is I am down like $2500 at the blackjack tables. Come on Sheldon Adelson, let me win sometimes!" 1
+We came to ride the gondolas, 4 of us. We were interested in riding the outside ones, so we asked an employee who was there greeting us as we walked in where we could purchase them. He directed us to a desk with 2 guys, who said they could sell them to us. \nCome to find out he was just trying to sell us show tickets and wasted an hour of our time. Once he realized we weren't buying any show tickets, he told us where we could buy them. He also told us my daughter was too young to ride, she is 2.5. Once we got outside, they said she could and we couldve bought the tickets out there in the 1st place. So we get on and the ride was nice, too short though. Same price as 1 of the pictures they try to sell you at the end. Then as we were about dock, our boatman mentions that tips are greatly appreciated. I was going to tip, but felt kind of odd being asked to tip. I still did, but felt weird afterwards. Never again. Plus too, there is no buffet here, and if there is I couldnt find it. Felt like I was at a car lot and just got suckered. Employees here just felt too pushy, like those people in the mall. And they didn't have their information right. Nice hotel, but the customer service is terrible! 0
+"This is a great hotel for the price (only $100/night!). Compared to some of the other newer hotels, it's looking a little tired. Everyone is friendly and helpful, the concierge definitely got used. I'm sure they were a little tired of us by the time we left, but they were so helpful in finding exactly what we were looking for, even if it was in other hotels.\n\nThe rooms were huge with great views. Be careful when you go near the mini fridge! Everything on there has a sensor and the maids check the sensors daily. If anything has been moved, you get charged. Unfortunately, that makes using the mini fridge as an actual fridge impossible. The maid told us we could call the front desk and get a real fridge brought up, but in the end it wasn't worth it.\n\nThe pool is very nice. Surprisingly, the pool wasn't that crowded. Everyone was tanning, with very few people swimming, which made playing in the waterfall pretty awesome. There are also several hot tubs hidden around the main pool. They are huge and claim to have a capacity of 15 people, but you could easily fit double that amount. I thought about going to their new topless pool Bare. I stopped by the tent, but they were playing \""""Big Pimpin'\"""" loudly and there was a skeezy guy standing in front, so I decided to pass.\n\nMy only complaint with the actual hotel is the distance from my room to the elevator. There are 45 rooms on each wing on each floor. And of course I was the one who had to walk past all 44 rooms to get to the end. Generally I wouldn't have cared so much, except I was in tourist mode, walking everywhere and trying to fit everything in. By the end of the day I was exhausted and the hallway was so long. When you check in, ask for something close to the elevators.\n\nAlso, if you're really into the volcano out front, you need to be prepared: the volcano is being remodeled and won't reopen until October." 1
+Stayed the past week; we were excited cause we received one of the newer remodeled rooms. The room's decor was super nice, the only problem was that you can hear whenever someone walked by our room or when our neighbor opened/closed thier door. The staff was super friendly and especially the host at bare. He gave us a tour of bare before it opened. 1
+let me bust one.....\nIt was cool! i'll keep it short and sweet,\nnot like MGM where it stank and reeked.\nthe room was roomy and the bathroom was small,\ni didn't smell the cigarette smells at all.\nthe mirage, yup i'd stay there again.\nand i'll even recommend it to a friend.\nburppp, haahaa, burppp, burppp!\n\nthank you all for coming out! god bless good nite! 1
+"Perhaps my loathing of this property started with the botched room assignment where they tried to put us in a room with two beds, instead of the King I reserved months ago. \""""But, really, it is only for one night and then we'll move you to the room you actually reserved.\"""" Ugh, no. Or maybe it was when we got to the room and realized that it was looking pretty rough and not the nice-to-luxe accommodations I was expecting for the price. But I really think they moved into never to return territory by the way they handled these issues. Which was not at all. I felt like I fell for the old bait-and-switch. We'll promise you a beautiful resort, but delivery whatever is available and quit your whining.\n\nAt no time did I feel that the staff here cared one whit about our stay. We requested that maintenance come and repair the most glaring issue (the shower faucet that became a projectile and attacked you when the water was turned on), but they never came during our 3-day visit. No apologies and no offers to move us to a decent room, nada. There were more cosmetic issues, but in some ways I didn't want to look too closely and ponder how the room arrived in its current state of disrepair.\n\nI chose the Mirage for its central location on The Strip and reasonably positive reviews. But after spending time walking through, eating and shopping at about ten other properties, I've realized that The Mirage just isn't for me. They also just instituted a $15/day resort fee, so it really adds insult to injury if you don't like the property. They are going for a Polynesian/Asian theme, but since the property is 20 years old and has been partially renovated, it is not cohesive at all. \n\nI spent the minimum amount of time at the hotel and focused on finding a better property for my next visit. I'd like to think this isn't the best or even in the top half of what Vegas has to offer." 0
+Was not happy with the Mirage. After waiting in line for 45 minutes in lime to check in with only 3 people in front of me. Then to be told an additional $52 dollar resort fee will be added for my three night stay. Are you kidding me. \n\nThen my Shower had a leak when I got out on my first day I fell and injured myself. Ruined my trip. The floor was covered with water. No matts or rugs.\n\nThe waiters are so slow, each time I was at the bar tables I would have to go to the counter to get a drink. Don't rely on the waiters. 0
+There are many hotels to choose from on the Vegas strip, but when it comes to a hotel that still remains classy and cool, the Mirage is the place to be! I have stayed here a couple times and I like the standard rooms for it's comfort, elegance, and space. The room has a flat screen TV, ample table space to place your items, and a great view. I did give one star off for the not so roomy bathroom. The elevators are located at the end of the casino across from the Revolution lounge. Be prepared to show your room key, the security is a little strict. Oh and here's a tip, go inside the store by the elevators where they sell snacks, you can find free admission passes to Jet nightclub. However, if you are a hotel guest, you can show your room key to get in for free too. So if you plan a Vegas getaway, look into the Mirage, worth the stay! 1
+"First time staying at the Mirage, and I was very happy with the experience. Awesome pool, cabana at Bare on the first day, ridiculously fun bartenders at Kokomo's every night that kept our party going until (gulp!) 6 in the morning...not to mention Carnegie Deli *right there*. The RhumBar is killer, and the spa will help you \""""detox so you can retox\"""" right up there with the best of them...We literally had everything that we needed right inside the hotel, and we appreciated that there was no smell of smoke anywhere we went. \n\nRooms were comfy, and soundproof! Did not hear any of the outside noise that other yelpers here have complained about. \n\nPool service was great, though I docked one star for the non-hotel guests that seem to make it in. Club promoters seem to have no problem, though we can't really complain about the club comps that they provided our group. Still though, makes you wonder. With the pool that packed, they would do good to make it a bit more exclusive..." 1
+So this is long over due, but definitely well deserved and if I could give more stars I would.\n\nNovember of last year on the weekend of the 19th, I went with my boyfriend and his parents to Las Vegas for his mom's birthday celebration. We stayed in two regular rooms on the 6th floor, which had a lovely view of the strip and the rooms were very nicely organized and clean. We stayed til Tuesday and during our stay, the hotel's staff was nothing but welcoming and provided great service.\n\nWhen we left on Tuesday to return home, we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent there. A day after returning home, we received an email from the hotel asking if we left anything valuable. Assuming it was I , who may have been forgetful, I rummaged through my suitcase and tried to recall if I may have left something. \n\nThey boyfriend then proceeded to ask his parents if they left anything, and that is when we realized his mom left her Chanel diamond bracelet. The hotel's lost and found personnel responded by saying one of the maids found the item in their room and returned it to the Lost & Found office. We were amazed at how kind and professional the Mirage Staff was with the incident. \n\nWe are very grateful that whoever the individual was that found the bracelet was kind enough to return it. This isn't always the case, as the prior year, my boyfriend and I stayed at Caesar's Palace where he left his ipod touch, and on the way to the airport we contacted Lost & Found as well as the Room Service and Cleaning Staff, they replied that nothing was found. Although it was unrealistic to have that returned, I knew that someone who was cleaning up probably swooped it up. It's reassuring to know that The Mirage Hotel & Casino, have some great people working there. 1
+"Good hotel. People where very helpful, clean, fun. Got a great rate with my player card and though we'd try them out. Got a great \""""$20 trick\"""" upgrade, 25th floor, \""""honeymoon suite\"""". No view, but the view I'm looking for in Vegas is the stack of chips in my hand. Long taxi lines tho (TIP...walk next door to Cesar's, 7 minutes away, and get taxi from there. Will save you at least 15-20 minutes). Good hotel, great bar across from the check-in. My girl said \""""MMMMM, best Bloody Mary.\"""" Maybe it was, so it was from the feeling the night before left. Will be back to stay as soon as my comps come in!!!" 1
+"The WIFI is NOT free, and is slow. You have to pay for a RESORT Fee when you first check in, which covers use of the \""""business room\"""" including a fax machine and copier, and the slow wifi. About 20 bucks extra a day. \nSurprise! Welcome to the Mirage....\n\nThere are no bellhops to help you lug your luggage in, and I think they cut back on windex because there were handprints all over the glass doors. Barfy, when you first get there. Then when you check in, make sure they don't hit you with the resort fees.\n\nThe room is trendy and comfortable, but beware of the minibar. My snickers cost me 4 dollars! Also, the TV turns up to about 100 level volume every time you turn it on, so even if you turn it all the way down, be ready. \n\nI say skip this resort and go elsewhere. Stay somewhere that is newer and trendy. This place is past its prime." 0
+We didn't receive any birthday offer for my dad from Las Vegas hotels on the month of his birthday. I called several hotels asking if they could give us an offer if we stay for my dad's birthday weekend and Mirage said they could give him free 2 nights stay (friday and saturday!) \n\nPROs:\n1. They offer deals if you call them and ask. \n2. Nice interior surroundings.\n3. Big casino area.\n4. Convinient bridge from the Parking garage to the hotel.\n5. The give free birthday gift (champagne)\n6. Their buffet was pretty good.\n7. Free Tram transportation to Treasure Island.\n8. Big room.\n9. Clean and simple bathroom. \n10. Decent number of restaurant.\n11. Has a mini shopping area. \n\nCONs:\n1. No Monorail Station.\n2. Resort Fee $20/night.\n\n\nDefintiely will go back with a Birthday Celebrant to get good deal! 1
+Comfy bed, clean, and quite. What more can you ask for? How about a good view? I upgraded for about $10 a night and it was well worth the money. I would stay at the Mirage again which is something I can't say about all the hotels on the strip. 1
+The rooms are average, the motif is also. The volcano show out front is really great and goes off frequently.\n\nThis is a good place to hire a lady as there is easy valet access and no elevator security.\n\nI'm told Myst\u00e9re is really good, but so far no trick has taken me :( 1
+"What more can you want? I've stayed at the Luxor, MGM Grand and (I can't think right now what it was - some suites a bit off strip). The Mirage will be my \""""go to\"""" from now on. Great sized room for a general suite. Lots of room to move around, lots of drawers and dressers. A nice big chair to lounge in. Flat screen. A desk with two chairs. Big comfy king-sized bed. \n\nThe location was much better than down at the South End of the strip (Luxor) and the mid (MGM). With the Venetian directly across, Ceasar's and Bellagio nearby. For cheap gambling O'Shea's was just in reach too. \n\nI play poker and really feel comfortable in this poker room compared to some others around town. We ate at Cravings, Japanais and BLT burger and had great food at each one. \n\nFrom the bag handlers to check in/out to MLife desk support to the concierge, everyone was very helpful and nice. \n\nGreat experience all together.\n\nUpdate: Now that I've been to 4 different MLife hotels (Luxor, MGM Grand, Aria and Mirage), I can clearly say that the Mirage wins the all-around favorite." 1
+My wife and I are budget-hotel people. We've staged at the Excalibur and Tropicana in the past, and although they were expectedly disappointing, it was in the least, expected. On a whim, we glanced at the Mirage prices, and decided to splurge the extra $50 per person for the entire trip. And, now we have found our new go-to Vegas hotel. Fabulous rooms, great restaurants and the best pool in Vegas. Absolutely worth the extra few dollars! One word of caution though -- do not move anything in the mini-bar. We ended up getting charged an extra $10-15. Not a big worry in the big scheme of things, but certainly something to watch out for in your bill. 1
+The Mirage is still a good place to stay in Vegas. Its near the middle of the strip so you have options to like, Caesar's. I went during the 4th of July weekend so it was pretty packed. The service at Mirage was very friendly from the check in, house keeping, pool service and check out. The rooms are clean and beds are comfy. They can use a few more tables such as three card poker but that's just my personal preference. The poker room is not overwhelming so you can get a seat without wait. I would have like to seen more wheel of fortune but again that's a personal preference. The main pool is big and there a two big spa's with shade. Overall i enjoyed my stay here. 1
+Another unique casino in the middle of the Vegas strip. I've been to a couple of casinos in Vegas and the Mirage does not disappoint. Even though I am still on my quest in experiencing all the casinos in Vegas, I cannot wait to come back to the Mirage. The pool is awesome and the couple of restaurants and bars/lounges they have feel different than other casinos and are good in their own right as well. \n\nThe whole place feels modern and up-to-date. Clean and prestige. And the layout is not confusing and feels open and generous.\n\nThe rooms are decent. I spent my nights in the deluxe room (the normal one) and it's clean and modern. Nothing special but also nothing that will give it a negative review. 1
+Decide to cancel our reservation at the Aria last month and try the Mirage instead. We reached Vegas late the night of December 6th and found that we got a double bed even though we had asked for a king during reservation. A quick call to the Mlife counter and we were whisked away to another room with a king bed and a great view of the strip on one of the higher floors.\nGambling was fun at the Mirage and we spent almost 90 percent of our gambling time there. The dealers were friendly and people at the table were fun. This was our first time staying so far up north on the strip and we really liked it. Usually, we stay at Mandalay Bay which is on the southern tip of the strip or at the Aria, which is more centrally located.\nWe always make it a point to go BLT Burger regardless of where we stay on the strip and we have never been disappointed. This time was no exception either. Their burgers are awesome and I love their Knight Rider shake.\n\nWe tried out Stack for dinner one night and it was not bad at all. The ambiance is good and the food was pretty decent.\n\nOh, and the best part, Mlife comped off our entire stay when we checked out (except for my wife's spa bill), which was very nice of them. Probably their way of compensating us for all our gambling losses for the trip! :) 1
+The Mirage hotel was fine six weeks ago when I stayed there. What was not fine was the charge on my debit card a MONTH after I left for someone else's services at the Mirage Spa. How did they get my number? Oh, when you go there for services they keep your debit card information on file permanently. Does this not make sense to anyone else???Did they correct it? Yes. Did it take five days to be placed back in my account? Yes. Did they blame that on my bank? Yes. Well guess what, my bank wouldn't have held your refund if you didn't have my card information on file at your spa without telling me. \n\nAm I the only one who thinks it's completely screwed up to keep your guests card information on file at the SPA??? You should tell your customers if you do that, and offer them an option to opt out. What am I going to do- go crazy and trash your salon? Why do you need to hold cards of people at a location where the majority of people visit maybe once a year? \n\nI stayed here my first trip to Vegas 12 years ago and have good memories, but I won't stay here again based on the fact that you do this and don't tell people, that your manager avoided my call for half the day, and that your accounting department processed then refunded my transaction instead of cancelling it like I requested when there was still time to process it as a void and cancel it. \n\nSo yeah, maybe Vegas doesn't need customer service to get business, but if it keeps me and everyone I know from staying there, or losing a dime there, I've done something right. Because you cost me stupid time on the phone with the bank, cancelling my card, waiting for a new card, and then calling your hotel getting passed around. All this would have been avoided if you handled it correctly the first time. 0
+Used to be a cheesy place but now it's classy and centrally located. It's rather affordable too! 1
+"Horrible first impression. Waiting in the lobby for our two bedroom suite to be finished cleaning while everyone else is checking in so easily. It's been almost 2 hours. My party is tired and exhausted. To get my room key will be the 3rd time I've had to wait in the check in line. \n\nSorry Mirage but you have left a bad taste in my mouth and my first impression of this hotel is bad. Even after the check in time, you shouldn't make guests wait no longer then an hour for their room to be ready. \n\nI normally stay at the Venetian/Palazzo which offers excellent customer service and never had to wait for my room to be \""""ready\"""". In fact, of the 10+ years of my numerous Vegas visits to other hotels had I had to wait so long for a room. \n\nEdit: after much complaining to the front desk. they finally offered another room after two and a half hours later. Their excuse? Our room was still getting cleaned and they are going to give us another room that they were holding for one of their VIP guests. \n\nIt was disappointing because this was my birthday weekend for my big 30! My party and I wanted to watch the Boys to Men concert, but by the time we finally got to our room we were exhausted and missed it! \n\nAfter speaking to about 5 different different people at the front desk, it was clear to see that they need to train some of their staff better with customer service. One of them was extremely rude to my sister, an Asian guy with a shaved head. I wish I took his name down. He was an ass to us. \n\nBesides all the drama, I absolutely love our two bedroom suite and the view it has to offer, therefore I'm giving the Mirage two stars." 0
+We always have issues checking in here. They always give some excuse as to why we can't get the room we booked. I'm over this place comped rooms or not. Not coming back here. 0
+We stayed 4 nights at the mirage and had a terrible experience beginning to end. We arrived on Sunday 12/14 only to find their parking lot full to the top due to two big events at the hotel, a cheerleading championship and a rodeo event. It took us 45 minutes to find a spot and it was on the roof ( 8th floor ). At the front desk, we were warned about the mini snack bar in the room, They told us that it had sensors and that any thing we remove will be charged to the room even if not consumed. We had kids with us and were constantly making sure they did not remove any candy bars or other items from the snack bar so we wouldn't be charged the outrageous prices for the items inside ( $3.50 for M&M, $5 for five hour energy etc.,,). Our room had no fridge but we were told that they could arrange for a mini fridge for $25/day. Really? we stayed in December but what would anyone do in Vegas in August without a mini fridge inside the room? The lady at the check-in desk also failed to mention anything about our $50 food and beverage credit which was supposed to be part of the booking package from the Mirage website itself. We had to remind her and she seemed rather disappointed that we mentioned the credit. \nWe called housekeeping and requested extra bath towels for the kids but our request was ignored and we had to call again the next day to get the towels.\nThe bath tub was slow draining and needed about 5 minutes after the shower is done to drain all the water..!!!\nThe cocktail servers at the casino were extremely slow and generally a no show on the casino floor.\nHere is the worst part: The hotel emailed us a bill on check out day with a full charge from the buffet not factoring the $50 food and beverage credit. We had to call the front desk and remind them with the credit and that's when they re-sent an email with the correct bill.\nFinally, WI-FI was terrible. Comes and goes momentarily. We called the front desk and were transferred to the tech person who insisted their WI-FI was not at fault.\nSo here we go: A hotel that will nickel and dime you by having a snack bar to sell you overpriced crap, instead of a mini fridge to make your stay more pleasant. Oh wait, you can get mini fridge for extra on top of the resort fee that you pay for the crappy internet and the crappier housekeeping...\nOn top of it, bad billing and accounting practices and thin room doors and walls...\nNo thanks. Mirage. This was our first stay and would be the last, We will take our business elsewhere....!!!! 0
+Just got here for CES. I came here last year and it was great, but this year things have changed.\n\nCheck in - I may have gotten the wrong guy (James), because he was so much less nice and accommodating than the guy at the desk next to him. The hotel gives every guest complimentary water - he did not offer me one. He didn't tell me my room number. He gave me a room that is right next to the highway and super loud. Plus, and this is not James' fault, there are tons of nicks in the desk and the bed pillow looks dirty and old. Contrast this with the check in desk next to me. The guest arrived after me, was offered water instantly, was given her credit card total, and got checked in within half the time. I did call the desk to see if there were any quieter rooms available and they said no - now that we've got you in a room, you're in. Maybe you can change tomorrow. Maybe I should've mentioned the dirty pillows? 0
+My buddy booked this place for my bachelor party dinner. We had a group of 10 but the restaurant can only seat parties of 9 at most together at one table. Since we had 10, they had to put us on two separate tables, which was ok, because they were right next to each other anyway.\n\nDecor: nothing spectacular. i thought it was alittle too dim for me. I like a well lit restaurant for the purpose of really getting to see the different colors of your food and wine. You can tell a lot about your food by it's color...it's freshness, it's doneness, etc.\n\nFood: Very good. I had the filet and it was super tender. My buddies ordered the bone in rib-eye and almost all said it was amongst the best steaks they ever had. Everything is a la carte so we shared sides of grilled asparagus (good), garlic smashed potatoes (yummy), sauteed wild mushrooms (yummy), and caesar salad (good).\n\nService: Very good also. Our waiter was very polite even when our rowdy half drunk group couldn't decide on what to order. He was very helpful with the wine and picked out a nice bottle of merlot that worked with our budget. Server's were very fast and attentive. They made sure everything was perfect...which pretty much was.\n\nPrice: Pretty fair and expected of a high end steak house. bone in 20 oz. rib-eye was about $50 and my 12 oz. filet was around $45. Sides were around $8-12, and one order feeds 2 people. Yes, they have an extensive wine list and Yes, they have seafood also.\n\nOne last important note: there isn't a smoking/non-smoking section, so people with kids, and non-smokers beware. 1
+YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY.\n\nlately this place seems to go in either extreme- feast or famine. sometimes, the food is absolutely incredible and everything is jusssssst right. othertimes, it just falls flat on its face. in all fairness, it's a really large restaurant and i suppose it's inevitable for some things to get lost in the cracks here and there. still, the first 3-4 times i ate here, everything was flawless... so i know what it could be. 1
+Started out with a rude front desk manager who was too busy to pay attention that we were there. Finally the girl who was working the desk came over to take care of us. Service at the table was overkill. Too many different people trying to take care of us. Prices were high but that is expected so no big deal. Steaks were overcooked. That is poor for a steak house like this one. Sent them back. Manager did not even have the decensy to visit the table to attend to the problem. First time there and with all the other great places to eat it will be the last. Don't waste your time. 0
+We went here on our one date night of our vacation to Vegas. It was everything we could have wished for and more. \n\nWe had the BBQ Shrimp as an appetizer, shared a salad, he had the rib eye steak and I the Filet Mignon. both of the steaks melted in our mouths. I have never had a steak do that, and I have had a lot of steaks in my time. We had the Country Smashed Potatoes and steamed asparagus as sides. The Steamed asparagus was nothing new, but the potatoes... oh my, they were good. they were like au gratin potatoes with mozzarella cheese. yummo. \n\nBy the time we were done with all of that, sadly, we did not have room for dessert, but that didn't leave us leaving unhappy... it was quite a lovely experience. 1
+My experience at Delmonico Steakhouse was well-above average, but not as fantastic as I thought it would be. First off, although we had made reservations well in advance, we had to wait over 20 minutes for our table. All was not completely lost, however, since we passed the time in Delmonico's classy little, modish bar area where we got started on our red wine for the evening. \n\nThere was a bit of confusion amongst the servers shortly after we were seated, and we experienced a delay in receiving our selection of bottled waters for our table. At Delmonico, they give you the option of choosing from a few types of bottled and mineral waters for an additional charge, or you can request just regular,complimentary tap water. After the initial delay, our water glasses were refilled continuously throughout the meal, however. \n\nLike most five star restaurants, at Delmonico Steakhouse, you receive service from several members of the waitstaff, which ensures constant attention and most of your dining needs are met without even having to request anything.\n\nThe interior of the steakhouse was minimalist, with tables covered in cream colored linens and simple, modern brown leather chairs for seating. The space had a slightly Mediterranean feel due to its coved ceilings. No doubt because the restaurant is located inside the Venetian Hotel, they wanted to maintain a slightly Italian theme througout. \n\nThe restaurant, which was was packed with patrons, was also very loud. I think the coved ceilings were extremely conducive to the noise level contained in the dining room. This combined with brighter than desired lighting, created a slightly less intimate dining experience than were were anticipating. \n\nThe food was very good, however. We started with the crabcake, and it was tender, buttery and delicious. Followed by that, were our iceberg wedge salads with bacon, blue cheese and all the yummies. Hubby ordered the bone-in ribeye, and I ordered the bone-in NY strip, both were cooked to medium perfection. For sides, we shared a huge, delicious baked potato with sour cream, bacon, green onions and cheddar. For dessert, we shared the caramel creme brulee, and it was very, very good.\n\nOverall, we enjoyed our meal very much, and we would return here again for the food. Our experience was just was not over-the-top fabulous because of the noise and lighting factors. 1
+This is my favorite steakhouse in Las Vegas, bar none. You can always count on Emeril Lagasse to deliver on his good name. We were in town for my fiance's birthday, so I jumped at the chance to make a reservation at Delmonico. \n\nWe arrived about 20 mins early for our reservation. We took a seat in the lounge and waited for about 3 minutes before they came and got us to be seated. Not enough time to rate the cocktail service. \n\nI started with the lobster bisque. Creamy, hot, and with chunks of tender lobster aplenty. So flavorful, I chose to pass on the offer of fresh ground pepper. An A+ app. \n\nOn to main course. I had the boneless rib eye steak. I LOVED that the waiter asked me to cut into it in front of him to be sure it was prepared to my liking, and it was perfect! Upon the first bite, time stood still. I could think of nothing but how delicious the bite in my mouth was, and how I could not wait to demolish the easily 12oz. piece of heaven in front of me. The meat had a juiciness and flavor that even the most discerning of carnivore would have to admit was the best ever. \n\nThe fiancee had the Grilled Filet Medallions, wild mushroom crusted with Emeril's Worcestershire sauce, house cured bacon, and Parmesan cheese. I, of course, had to have a taste of these fantastic looking medallions, and they were stellar. I especially liked the play between the slightly sweet of the Worcestershire and the savory of the meat and Parmesan crust. Also an awesome dish. \n\nDue to the healthy portions, there was no room for dessert. We were given a sorbet on the house that was very tangy, a raspberry I believe... \n\nThe service was top notch, everything you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. All my expectations were met, and I highly recommend stopping in for the steak of a lifetime! 1
+Last year for my 21st birthday we went to Vegas and after hearing my boyfriend rave about this restraunt for two years, I knew I had to take him here! \nOh he was so very right, it was AMAZING; definitely a well $200.00 spent! I would HIGHLY reccomend this restaurant.\nPS: You have to try the calamari! 1
+We started off getting drinks at the bar as we waited for the rest of party to arrive. Let me get this out, I love Spago and go there every time to meet my fav. chef, Eric Klein, and I was NOT impressed when the bartender starting dissing all the Wolfgang Puck restos. I mean, I didn't like CUTthat much, but that's a diff review. So we kinda started off on the wrong foot. Nonetheless, the drinks were good. My boyfriend's mojito had a real sugar cane in it so I can't complain about that at all.\n\nI shared the 2 person fancy-shmancy made tableside Caesars salad and can only say that it tastes exactly like a caesar salad that would've been made in the kitchen. I ordered the filet. Ate 1/2, passed it my boyfriend so he can finish it. The wine selection was impressive. The bottle picked out was phenomenal and paired really well my entree. I would recommend the sauteed mushrooms because everyone ordered a different side dish yet everyone ate my mushrooms so that should tell you something.... 1
+Wow, I can't believe this place getting 4 stars. BAM to POOF to me.\nFirst off the bread ... if you do not know now to make a simple bread ... how hard it is ... even my homemade bread taste better than that hard piece of rock they served. \nMaybe it was just a bad day for me. But it cannot be that bad right. nooo ... but sorry to say ... it is a yes for me.\nWaiter ... service ... zero! rude and didn't ask if we are done and took everything away ... but the food was bad anyways take it away as fast as you can.\nJumbo shrimp and petite fiilet mignon ... non fresh shrimp made for bad combo plus ... I ordered medium rare and it came out well done. hmm ... either the waiter doesn't know how to write his order or the head chef or whoever is cooking is just as bad as emeril lagasse himself. \nThen to coffee ... argh ... disgusting ... and we were like complaining and the waiter came by and asked ... we can brew a fresh one for you??? ... i was like WTF ... this was not a fresh brew to began with ... argh disgusting and chills all over my body ... so time to get out pronto!!!\n\nThe only good thing that came out of this is the wine we ordered ... they have an extensive selection and kudos for that ... \n\nBut I am never going back ... $55 for the entree ... I rather go to McD and I know what I am getting for $5.50.\n\nThank you Dad who said that my cooking with a costco steak is better than whatever they whipped up at demonic ... haa haa. 0
+Just hit this place for the 3rd time in 2 years and this place never let's down. I was there just this past weekend during a very busy time at the Venetian with 2 major conventions going on. We were fortunate enough to get a reservation with the host we prefer at 7:30 pm. Game on!!\n\nService is impeccable. We have a specific host who takes care of us when we come in so I suggest you get to know yours cause it does make getting reservations much easier. Not only that, but you have a better time in general when you feel you have a friend there. And trust me, I'm no high roller.\n\nEach section has its own host and several supporting cast. Some hosts are better than others so again if you like yours try to stick with him/her. They usually start you with an amuse bouche compliments of the chef. Always different and always outstanding. It's no meal just a way of getting your taste buds started. The food will be brought as per normal or as you request. You're in control so let them know what you want and they will help you better. Even with wine selections of which they have a large selection. The place can get a lot of hustle (not normal) so just try to sit tight and enjoy your meal. They won't rush you so don't rush yourself. \n\nI go straight for the steak but i hear the appetizers are fantastic. I highly recommend the Wet/Dry Aged Bone In Rib Eye Medium. The outside will be crusted just right with a pat of house made butter on top. Inside will be pink and juicy (order med/rare if you want blood) and soft not chewy. The meat will melt in your mouth as this cut has just the right amount of marbling (great now I want one). Desert? The steak is desert enough for me (lol). \n\nService is impeccable. We have a specific host who takes care of us when we come in so I suggest you get to know yours cause it does make getting reservations much easier. Not only that, but you have a better time in general when you feel you have a friend there. And trust me, I'm no high roller.\n\nDon't forget, Bone in Rib Eye!! 1
+Stopped by Delmonico's for my birthday, per a recommendation from a friend... and I would not hesitate to come again. I had the Bone-in Ribeye and it was by far the best steak I've ever head, juicy and tender, and everything you want in a steak. I ordered some sides but wasn't even necessary, I couldn't even finish the steak! Service was great. A little on the pricey side but worth spending the money at least once. 1
+The wife wanted to go to a celebrity chef restaurant so I decided on this place from a past good experience. We had a real good time. \n\n I had the Pisco Sour as my cocktail, the petite lettuce wedges, filet and mash potatoes. All where freak'n delicious! \n\nMy wife still talks about the filet at this place.You cannot go wrong with this place unless you are vegetarian.\n\nAnother great place at the Venetian is Bouchon. 1
+I feel like Twitter is pretty useless so far; I have an ok amount of followers I guess, but I feel like they're all following so many people that anything I say gets lost in the mess of their feed. I could tweet all day and get very little response to anything aside from a couple loyal folks on there. And it was one such reader that led me to Delmonico recently for what he claimed to be an excellent burger. He's a food writer in town so he should know what he's talking about, right?\n\nDelmonico is located in the small restaurant row of the Venetian right by another great burger spot, although most people would not come here for their burger. The interior is nothing too fancy in either the bar area or more traditional area in the back. I did notice while sitting at the bar that they have an amazing bourbon selection, but since I was there during a lunch break I'll have to go back some time when I'm not on the clock. The lunch and dinner menus are a bit different, with the lunch menu featuring more sandwiches and things, so maybe the comment I just made about people not coming for a burger is wrong. Either way, this restaurant is pretty fancy and features quite a number of great sounding items aside from what I came there for.\n\nThe Delmonico Prime Hamburger comes on a toasted brioche roll with fries, cheddar cheese and bacon. The meat had excellent flavor from the first bite, but I noticed right away that it was way overcooked and dry. It started off extremely juicy but that faded way too fast and by the end it was very dry. The cheese was melted and had great flavor, but the bun was a tiny bit dry as well and a little too thick. The heirloom tomatoes were fantastic, but maybe a bit off-putting at first due to their green color. The bacon also had good flavor, but was a tiny bit undercooked and soggy in parts. Overall it was still decent, but could have been well beyond that if the meat had been cooked properly.\n\nLuckily the fries were great. Some of them were almost a bit too hard and crunchy, but they were very tasty and a welcome change to the 'typical' fries I often get around town. Something I found to be quite funny was when I asked for ketchup I was brought an insanely large bowl of it, more than probably a table full of people could have used.\n\nThe online menu lists the burger at $15, so I was a little surprised to see the $18 listed on the menu when I made my order. I think if it was cooked properly I would still be ok with this price given the chef, the location, etc, but because of this price I seriously frown on the fact that they couldn't cook my burger properly. If you're willing to risk this inconsistency and are ok with the cost, I think it's a good burger to check out, and has the potential to be really great, but if you're at the Venetian and are craving a guaranteed good burger for a similar cost I suggest you go next door. 0
+The bone in rib eye was delicous and the cream of spinach and the grits and bacon sides were flavorful. This is a huge slab of meat and I had a hard time finishing all 18 ounces of it. The only reason why I didn't give this place a 5 was because of house expensive it is. I'm all about quality at an affordable price and I would only go again to this place for like a 10 year anniversary. 1
+We had a great experience at Delmonico. Great food, wine and service made for a great meal.\n\nWe started with bbq shrimp and ahi tartare. The bbq shrimp is New Orleans style which is shrimp in gravy rather than a typical bbq and it was very tasty.\n\nThe gumbo was good and had a bit of heat, great stuff.\n\nMy bone-in ribeye was cooked to medium and had a creole rub that was delicious.\n\nMy son had a huge, huge cheeseburger that was very tasty. \n\nThe service was prompt, attentive and courteous.\n\nI grew up in Texas, so I know a good steak when I see it. The bone in ribeye served here is fantastic.\n\nExpect to spend at least $100/person when dining here, you don't get a great meal here on the cheap... 1
+"I recently entertained clients here. I made my reservation over Open Table. Originally I had made for 4 people, then wanted to add one more guest. They told me several times that there was no way they could fit another chair at the table. Ok.\n\nWe get there, and there is a private party going on - but in the lobby/bar/wait area. What? That's a bit disturbing. They sat us in the lounge area and we ordered drinks (which never came). Then our \""""table\"""" was ready. Well this was the end table which basically was in the lounge area. So we moved over one table. \n\nThe wine list is very in depth and almost overwhelming. Just give me a good red with my meat is not the way to go here. No simplicity.\n\nFrom the start our table was crowded. Too many items on the tables, and the service ware was oversized for the little table. It almost made it difficult to eat.\n\nBefore our food came I wondered off to the loo - which was like a hike because the restaurant is actually quite huge. As I walked by tables, I saw several larger tables with less people seated at them and empty chairs. Hmmm. So they really couldn't let me bring an extra guest or they really don't know how to plan their seating? \n\nDuring our meal we couldn't even talk - the noise from the private party was too much. And they were standing all around us. Several time people knocked into the back of my clients' chair! So frustrating. I can't understand WHY they would seat people in that area - and we had plenty of room for the extra guest. \n\nThe food was wonderful. Meat done right. But all the negatives earn this only 2 stars." 0
+"Our bad experience started with the lady who answered when I called to set a resv. She sounded like she wasn't very happy and didn't make me feel good about planning to go to Delmonicos. \nWe get there and the hostess simply said \""""follow me\"""" she did not make eye contact or even ask \""""how's your evening?\"""" She walked so fast to our table it was hard to keep up. She sat us, gave us a napkin, said nothing at all, and walked away. (Also they only have white napkins.. I'm used to fine dining where your napkin, either white or black, be offered to go with your ensemble.)\nNext, our server(s), didn't seem to care that we were dining there. Not sure if they judged based on skin color, age, and style of clothes, but it felt like they did. After offering us drinks and giving us menus, it was about an 8 to 10 minute wait to see our server again.. Mind you that we'd chosen what we'd have for dinner and had our menus closed a majority of that time.\nOverall for service from beginning til end was way below par for such a place. We did not feel welcomed nor that they gave 2 funks about us.\nFOOD:\nMy bone in rib eye was ordered medium and came out medium well, which made it particularly dry and tough. My spouses bone in rib eye was cooked correctly (medium), but was nothing to call home about.\nI ordered my steak Oscar style. The asparagus was the highlight of our dinner and the crab seemed a but overlooked and dry.\nWe also had a lobster tail each, which came de-shelled and on top of the rib eye. Drawn butter was brought out but lemon was not, nor offered.\nWe had the New Orleans style creamed spinach.. The only \""""new Orleans\"""" about it was the name. The spinach tasted fresh but it was about a 3.5/5 on overall taste and quality.\nFor the price there are many better options in Las Vegas (Mastro's ocean club; the capital grille, del frisco's..). \nWe will surely never return." 0
+Second time I have been here. The strip steak here goes down as the best steak overall I have ever had. God the creamed corn is heavenly as well. This place is not afraid of butter, yay! Will be back 1
+How can you screw up on Boned in New York twice? Come to Delmonico's. Medium means Well Done. No pink what so ever. And they even cooked two steaks. \n\nIs your steak fine? After all your friends have eaten? Yes. It's fine because I don't want to wait around for you to screw up anymore. \n\nOnly saving grace was the bourbon. \n\nBasically, screwed up on steak. Luke warm coffee. Oh hell, might be a bad night, but my five other friends had good dinners. Didn't want to bitch and spoil their evening. 0
+Went in last night with a party of 5. Unfortunately the service was really off. Having dined here a few times with solid results, I was underwhelmed by this meal. Took about 20 minutes to get the drinks out, was served appetizers with no silverware, soup was barely warm 1st time, 2nd try hot with a skin, mains sat for 15 min on a tray waiting to be served. Spoke with the manager and he end up taking one of the mains off the bill. Way to much competition in steakhouses at this price point to risk a repeat of this experience. 0
+Phenomenal! Food, staff and ambiance is impeccable! We had the filet, ham chop, cream corn and the potato gratin. I recommend them all! The banana cream pie was too die for and the special dessert was a brownie trifle with ice cream and marshmallow fluff, I ate until I was almost sick it was so great! Come here with an appetite and you won't be disappointed! 1
+Over Priced!\nAll Entrees come A La Carte, basically with Nothing!\nWaiters attitude not great!\nDisappointed... 0
+Fantastic food, great service. Much more expensive than what we usually spend on dinner, but so yummy and worth it! We both had steak for dinner, with sides of salad in the sherry ving., garlic smashed potatoes, and the pecan pie. I wish we had room to finish the pecan pie, but could only get through half. 1
+If it was not for the price I probably would consider giving it three stars... 1) wine here is overpriced ALOT 2) we ordered bone-in rib eye as median but got almost well-done 3) lamb was tasteless 4) service was mediocre. Overall I had a really hard time giving more than 2 stars for a restaurant that's supposed to be such high-end but has no idea how to cook steak median... 0
+The Palm has been a secret amongst Las Vegans for years, the pri fix power lunch will beat any steakhouse lunch out there. One of the few open for lunch, but since it's in the forum shops it has to be. Order the 15.95 lunch and you can choose from a small steak or piece of fish, and a couple other items and with it you get potatoes as a side and veggies and coffee at the end. Add a glass of wine and for under $25 bucks you have the most decadent lunch. \nI have not been here for dinner, but sitting inside with a friend having a long lunch is one of my favorite things to do at Ceasers. The staff is incredible and made a lunch with my mom extra special not too long ago. Two thumbs up, and I will continue to go again and again to this place! 1
+"2.5 stars. I loved the decor, the steak and company was awesome, but oh the service. As we looked over the menu, I picked up their dining club brochure on a whim. The server took it upon himself to start explaining everything from one end to other without taking a breath. Not a great way to start off. When he finally left, we looked at each other with eyebrows raised. After we had a chance to look over the menu, he came back and before we even ordered, again asked us if we wanted to join and repeated the 'benefits'. Commission, no? Simply put, it got annoying. \n\nAnyways, on to the menu. We decided to share an appetizer of three jumbo shrimp sauteed in dijon sauce. It was good, but could have been presented better on a small platter, not a large flat dish with literally three split shrimp rolling around. lol\n\nThe side of wild mushrooms was sauteed and delicious. The string beans had the option of sauteed in garlic or steamed; we got it steamed and we agreed they were a bit tough and possibly undercooked. \n\nOk, the filet mignon 9 oz. medium rare - sooo good. Cooked to perfection. The salmon was HUGE....neither of us could finish it. May have something to do with the taste, too - even though it was topped with butter, the fish itself was a little \""""bland,\"""" as my friend stated (his words, not mine!). \n\nAfter our plates were cleared and as I was leaning forward saying something, our server inserted a small-desk-sized platter of six desserts on the table and asked us which one we wanted. I remember a feeling of wow, a bit rude and I just lost my train of thought. Plus, he didn't even ask if we had room for dessert. Well, we didn't. \n\nNow I come on to yelp and find out they had restaurant week this whole time. The server didn't even mention this, even though my dish was on the special menu. Grrrr...." 0
+My last meal in Vegas was such a disappointment. I stopped by The Palm after lots of walking and was starving. I looked over the menu and ordered the business lunch special (3 course lunch for like $20). The soup of the day was a chowder that was fairly decent but the fresh fish of the day however was drained in sauce that was overpowered by lemon juice. I could only handle a few bites and moved on to my vegetable side which was way over cooked and soggy. I prayed the dessert would be better and it definitely was thank goodness. The service was nice but was incredibly slow. We had a flight to catch and I had to ask for my ticket three times, boo. 0
+This place is a sentimental favorite as it was the first steakhouse I ever had a truly great steak years ago. This place has been around for years for a reason. The food is solid and the service is impeccable, and that doesn't seem to vary from location to location the way it does in some places.The filet mignon is melt in your mouth good ( if they have a bone -in filet mignon spend the extra bucks- its worth it ) Most of the stuff is standard steak house stuff with a few Italian options to boot. The sides are family style and more than enough for 2 people. Haven't had too many desserts here usually too stuffed, but the chocolate cake is to die for good. 1
+I've been here a few times over the years and the dinner has always been fantastic but my latest find has been the happy hour appetizers. I'm sure there are better deals in Las Vegas but how often can you catch a game, eat delicious steak sliders with crisp homemade chips for only $10. I know you're thinking what about drinks, those are full price but if you're ever looking for a snack before a show like I recently was, this was a great place to have a drink, quick bite, and meet up with friends. \n\nIf you're up for a nice dinner with friends, then please do try the regular dining. The service is attentive but not bothersome and the food is prepared well and always as you like. I've made it a date night and equally well for dinner with the guys, great good and great people watching if you get a table out front. 1
+***The food at The Palm Restaurant was not that great and the service was awful on our visit***\n\nI have been to The Palm Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles and I did not enjoy it that much. We went for lunch and I had their steak frites and, unfortunately, they were using really poor quality beef (a New York Strip but not a good one). You do have to use less expensive beef than dinner to serve steak but still achieve a reasonable lunch price, but most restaurants like Lucques do not settle for lower quality; instead, they just showcase a cheaper cut like hanger steak.\n\nSince I went to the Downtown LA Palm for lunch, I did not get a chance to try their signature Prime steaks. I could have tried them at my recent trip to the Las Vegas location (The Palm is located in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace), but I opted for one of their other signature items instead--lobster. I had their jumbo lobster tail and it was actually pretty good. The lobster was huge--it was almost a pound--and the lobster meat was good--fresh, moist, lightly sweet, and fairly soft. The seasoning of the lobster was also good--flavorful with a little bit of spice but not overpowering.\n\nAlmost everything else was not good though. The crab cakes were soft and mushy. The baked clams were bad. The clams were too small (very unlike the rest of the food here) and the clams were just rubbery and kind of bland.\n\nThe Jumbo Shrimp Bruno was surprisingly good though. This was shrimp francaise sauteed in a butter sauce. The shrimp was incredibly soft and while I am not a huge fan of restaurants that go overboard with the butter, the richness and butteriness of this dish really worked.\n\nThe sides ranged from just okay to bad. I do not really like creamed spinach, but this one definitely had the creaminess and richness that creamed spinach fans would probably like. The asparagus fritti (deep fried asparagus) was fine.\n\nThe hash brown potatoes were also okay, but they were nothing really special. The green beans were bad. They were overcooked and bland. Maybe someone on the table asked for them to be served plain because they definitely seemed to be missing the garnishes of pancetta, pepper flakes and pine nuts.\n\nFor dessert, I tried the warm bag of doughnuts and they were very dense. The doughnuts came with dipping sauces including chocolate and raspberry.\n\nWhile I did not try any of the steak here, the steak did look good. Some of the cuts looked a little small, but the cooking on the meat seemed to be very nice. The center of the filet I saw was nicely red and juicy. My friend said the temperature of the steak was nearly perfect, but the seasoning was not that great (a little bland).\n\nPrices were very high. Las Vegas restaurants tend to be overpriced and given that The Palm features high quality beef, it is no surprise that the food here is very expensive.\n\nService was awful. While I would say the food was in the mediocre to occasionally decent range, the service we experienced was very bad. Our server did not seem to be a server at all because it really felt like he did not know what he was doing. For example, we were a big table and he took the first two drink orders, left and then came back with just those two drinks. It looked like he was going to continue to do this (I guess because he only had two hands), but we stopped him and told him to put in the whole drink order at once.\n\nPutting in our dinner order took forever because our server just seemed to disappear for long stretches of time. And when he was present, he had an abrupt approach that was a little off-putting. He also did not seem to be getting everything down, but the restaurant was also very, very loud. The food itself came out at a decent pace so maybe service would be better under a different server.\n\nAs mentioned, the restaurant was quite loud. The atmosphere was kind of like an old-fashioned supper club. Similar to the LA location, they have celebrity caricatures on the walls.\n\nGiven that The Palm has multiple locations throughout the country, I would not suggest heading here first for a high quality steak or a big lobster. Carnevino in The Palazzo offers very high quality steaks and the sides and starters are much more unique and delicious than The Palm (plus, that restaurant is more unique to the area). I think The Palm is really a last option given the high prices, the just okay food and the fact that it is a pretty big chain.\n\nAs mentioned, The Palm Restaurant is located in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. The Forum Shops offer both free self and valet parking. 0
+They know how to treat you here. Everything is top-notch. Excellent martinis, steaks, and sides (generous enough to share with several people). For our special occasion, they threw in free desserts. 1
+The service here was very good. Karols, our sever made sure everything is great. The steak was cooked perfectly. The wine list is pricey for the wines they do have. Only 1 type of Shiraz on the wine list. The Goat cheese mashed potatoes were good, only a hint of goat cheese is what you can taste. The au gratin potatoes were the best. The lobster is huge and they crack it right in front of at your table. Overall, great place to eat, it is a bit noisy in the restaurant. 1
+"The Two Stars are for the servers that try their best.\n\nThis used to be my favorite place for all special occasions. Not anymore.\n\nI went their for my birthday, as they gave a free lobster dinner. The old saying, \""""A Free Meal Tastes Better\"""" , only applies to a cheap acquaintance, not me. \n\nThe Lobster, that my wife shared, was very sad. Their special, a Bone in Filet, was Sizzler Quality, not worth the $60, not worth half the price. \n\nThe Bread Basket is still one of the best in town. That's about it. \n\nIt is obvious that this place has either gone \""""corporate\"""", or just like most Las Vegas places on the Strip, does not care about repeat business, and certainly could care less about locals.\n\nThe last draw was when I wanted to have a special dinner, after my wedding ceremony.\n\nWe walked in on President's Day, and were told the person in charge of Banquets was off, and only she had the schedule. Holiday, fair enough.\n\nThe next day I called, and no reply. I called the manager, he couldn't help me. I did not get a call back for four days, by which time, I chose another place.\n\nThe only reason I am not sending a nasty letter to Corporate is because, first, it will do no good. Second, they will still send me a free lobster dinner for my birthday, and I will give it to my son, to impress some girl.\n\nHere's what sums up my feeling;\n\nMy sister gave us a $200 Palm Gift Card for a wedding gift. I told my wife to take her friends there. \n\nNO way will I ever eat there again!!!!!\n\nTry Del Frisco's. Much better quality and value, and they want your business. \n\nThese folks could care less." 0
+Taste: 2.5\nCreativity/Authenticity: 3.5\nAtmosphere: 3\nService: 4\nBang for your buck: 3\n\nthe only thing me and my gf argue about is food, and when in vegas you have a lot of options and this time we were starving after partying all night till 9 am we needed some food and well we should have argued some more but this time we both said F@#k it and lets eat at the palms cause the reviews seem good... in my drunken state i swore i ate at the palms before and it sucked but i wasn't sure well it sucked again. The service here is good at least with our server, but looking around at the faces of these waiters they look miserable, fake smile on their face when theres a customer which was a bad sign to come. The food here well was just blah, got the boggi burger and the lobster blt. The burger was dry and burnt, the lobster blt was good but nothing special about it just another sandwich with lobster. Atmosphere seems great but it was dead so the ambiance wasn't what i believed or have heard the palms to be. price wise wasn't too bad but when you get more into steaks the price will go up. Overall i don't plan on coming back just because there are so many more choices in Vegas 0
+"So took the same group of girls from the Bay Area to the \""""Rhino\"""" after dinner at Vic & Anthony's. We were definitely feelin the stripper vibe. Lots of hot girls running around and the ladies loved the lap dance. Now I've been here several times in the last two years since I moved here and did you know they serve a pretty mean breakfast too! I mean who doesn't like a side of titties with their Bacon and eggs right? But To do it right one needs lots of $$$, I mean after all its worth it for boobs in your face!" 1
+this place is the shiz. \nc'mon- you know it is. \nthis place is always packed... with a crazy cover charge.\nyou know it's that good. \n\nthere's nowhere to sit.. even at 2am. \ni aways get a seat, though. \nyou know why?\ni have hookups. =) \n\nokay, okay... i have a few friends who are employees here. i'm not mentioning what their job titles are- but they're hot! lol. the girls here know to hustle right and hustle the best. the girls here always on top of their game... looks, outfits, dancing and all. this is one of my favorite strip joints to visit. i gets my pimp on. lol. the girls love me. 1
+First I'll tell you why I gave this a 4 star and not 5. We went to Vegas for UFC 100 and came here on a Saturday, it was so packed that we could not sit down anywhere!\n\nNow the good stuff...YOU MUST COME HERE! ALL the women are gorgeous and it lives up to its reputation. Check it out for yourself. Talk to your VIP host or concierge, you could get a free limo ride (but no free cover) but most cab drivers till take you here and will pay for your cover too (they get a kick back). Again, definitely stop by this place if you're in Vegas. 1
+Rofl good lord this place...why did I pay $40 to come here? :/ Probably because the bf and others wanted to...\n\nSuper dark and super crowded. 0
+This isn't going to be much of a review because there isnt much to say... I don't want to act like I DONT frequent these types of estabishments - but for you people who know what a typical one is like then I have no problem with saying that this place is heaven. Theres not need to be scared... they wont bite you, without a private room. \n\nI wish I could give more stars, as I've already given enough money to them. There must be at least 5 girls there that I've funded their entire college tuition. Your welcome ladies.\n\n10 out of 5 stars...\n\n...and thats all I have to say, about that. 1
+The girls are so friendly! And the ATM dispenses cash so fast! So fast! \n\nThose two features alone make this spot, well, detrimental to my financial well being. That and my girlfriend helping me exploit both for the sake of our guests. 1
+"You have not experienced Sin City if you have not sinned at this place.\n\n\n\""""Wicked Games\"""" by The Weeknd. \n\nLook it up.. It should be the theme song for Rhinos. ;)" 1
+"First off, the women are NOM NOM NOM. So fine. Much better than the other Rhinos I have been to (Santa Barbara and Oxnard).\n\nThis place has a really weird feel to it. I felt like I was in a half-assed brothel. A bunch of chairs everywhere filled with fat dudes. About one out of every 10 chairs has a dude getting a lapdance from a topless girl. Which is cool, but how is she going to play with your chub in front of all of these fat people? Pretty noob. It actually kind of felt like a crack house except these girls were hot and they all had a full set of teeth. Pretty cool actually.\n\nAnd what is up with the Disneyland line for the VIP section in the back? The stripper was trying to hustle me into the VIP, which was fine because at that point I was down so much from gambling that I could not give a single F*** about how much I was going to blow at the Rhino. Anyways, the line was too long and I was like, \""""Nah dude... either you get a fast pass and figure this out or I'm out.\"""" So I guess I was out... obv.\n\nThis place is quality though. So many slam pieces. I love girls with daddy issues. God bless America." 1
+How pitiful is a strip club that doesn't have enough seats? The idea is we need a lap to receive dances, right? The bouncers sell the seats.\n\nI am angry because there are a ton of strip clubs in Las Vegas, this is the most poorly run that I have attended. 0
+Stayed here for my last night in Vegas. The hotel/casino, although nice, overall had a cheesy feel to it. A lot of gold and lions. That said, we stayed in a recently remodeled room that had a chic, European flair to it that we just loved. There was a tv in our bathroom mirror! Front desk was very friendly and helpful. Definitely a good option when in Vegas. I noticed more families here than at other hotels. 1
+I've stayed here a few times. Always consistent. Service, rooms, restaurants and casino are all A+. We had a lame experience at Sea Blue but that was it. 1
+"Im a fan of the MGM Grand. They always have promotions going on for their rooms. Check out the vegas forums on fatwallet.com or just to the mgms website and take advantage of them. I got a double bed room, for 3 nights at a total of $390.00. \nEveryone here is relaxed, friendly and this place is HUGE. It has everything you will need. Has some amazing restaurants, fun gambling and casual atmosphere. Its not in your face or intiimdating. Its not stuck up like some others down the strip. \nMGM is a good value and comfortable. Wouldnt really go here for luxury per say, but the new Skylofts and the West Wing sound luxurious. Havent stayed in those yet. \nTheir pool complex is so big. They have 5 pools, a lazy river and new cool pool area. Like an outdoor club, but a heads up YOU HAVE TO PAY COVER :)\n\nGood- THEIR BEDS!!!!!!!!! I wish I could take them home with me. So comfortable. Like Heaven. \nConceirge- Awesome people. I had them put balloons, a Happy Birthday banner and a flower in the room before we got there, and it was such a great surprise. They did it just right!\nAirport Checkin- WONDERFUL. This is the only hotel who has this at the Vegas airport. I checked in here so the conceirge could have a heads up that we were coming and have time to set everything up. The lovely man who helped me in the airport check in was so accomadating. At first I was hesitant to check in here because I thought I couldnt get the room I wanted, or you know...haggle like most people do at check in to get the perfect room they want. \nTHIS WAS EASIER. I got my Non-Smoking room, close to the elevator (actually the first one in the hall. If you have seen the LONG hallways at the MGM you know what Im talking about), high floor but a possible view. \nHE GAVE ME all that I wanted. This was a room that was \""""blocked\"""" in his system, but had the manager unblock it so he can give it to me. AWESOME. Will always check in for MGM this way. \nRIDE TO HOTEL- MGM is the first hotel when you exit the airport. Fare is like $15 (up to 5 ppl in a taxi). DOnt take the MGM shuttle which charges $15 per person, roundtrip. Taxi is cheaper. \nWe won some money, swam a lot, and relaxed. So much fun." 1
+"After sending a letter to the hotel complaining about my awful experience they send me a letter apologizing and to show their generosity they offered me a free upgrade next time I stay in one of their bungalow suites... \n\nas sarah palin said re: the \""""bridge to nowhere\"""": Thanks but no thanks.\n\none extra star for sending a letter instead of just ignoring me :P" 0
+$85 for 12/28/08 night, we had 2 rooms. First thing I noticed in MGM Grand was that there's no one organizing the crowds for check-in/out, everyone just had to find a lucky line to get in, like the supermarket style. Our check-in process was smooth except that we found out our rooms were hundreds of numbers apart, so we went back in line to ask for a closer distance, and the CSR replaced another room right next to each other - so why didn't he just do that the first place? Obviously that room wasn't taken. Than we bumped into a huge disappointment after we entered our rooms - bulky TV, no fridge, no blow dryer. Later I found out that my sink (not sure about the other room's) couldn't drain properly, I had pause washing my face so the water wouldn't over float... Pillows weren't comfortable either. The next morning we were waiting for elevators for over 15min (not kidding) with other 20+ ppl on the 10th floor and noticed that only 2 out of 6 elevators would open, but both were full every time they opened. Finally a janitor offered us staff elevators so we could leave but the security guard just had to ruin it. He let us in, but had to tell us how the janitors weren't supposed to offer us staff elevators because we weren't staff. We complained to the CSR when we checked out and they only wanted the security's name, but our concern was the 4 broken elevators that wouldn't open, and wanted them to deliver the msg to every staff, including securities, that guests are being trapped so pls open the staff elevators. I stayed in Tuscany twice and their rooms were big, fully equipped and new. Palms had the same price but I wrongly chose MGM Grand - bad bad choice. 0
+"I had previously reviewed the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and gave it four stars. Well, after staying there for five nights and experiencing all the bullshit we went through, it got dropped down to two stars. And that's ONLY because the staff there was friendly.\n\nSo we lock in the rate of $50 per night in February to travel in May. We book a king bed. When we get there--\""""we're all out of king beds, we can upgrade you into the west wing for no charge. But a lot of people don't like the west wing, so if you don't like it, we can move you guys tomorrow.\"""" Okay fine, we go to the west wing..even though I've been told by many people the West Wing rooms are shitty. So we get to the room, it's a dingy piece of crap. You walk in and literally walk right into the bathroom. Plus the room is SMALL! \n\nSo the next day, we call the front desk. They say we can move between 2 and 4pm. So I check back at 2 they tell me to check back at 3:30. I call back at 3:30, \""""okay we can move you to a king room (WHICH IS WHAT WE ORIGINALLY RESERVED!)--however it will be an hour before a bellhop can get your bags.\"""" Are you f'ing kidding me!??! An hour!!?? Christ, I know the hotel is big, but still! We wound up carrying our bags from the West Wing to the front desk. Anyone who has stayed there knows that's a long freaking walk! We complained to the front desk and told them at this point, we'd rather be staying at South Point (where we usually stay.) They got a manager and upgraded us to a suite.\n\nSo we get to the new room, turn the A/C on full blast and head out for our anniversary dinner at the fabulous T-Bones Steak House in Red Rock (read my review for that!) We get back to the room around 11:00pm and it feels like we walked into a goddamn sauna! I call the front desk to let them know our A/C is not working. Okay, we'll have someone right up. Couldn't give me a time frame. So now it's midnight, we're both tired so we call back and tell them to forget about it. Unbelievable. The A/C works, but it worked half-assed. The TV sucked as well, they're not HD TV's and the picture was very fuzzy. Also, our room safe was competely useless since the battery on it was low, so we couldn't use it. We also had no Do Not Disturb thing for the door, so I made one myself. If I called the front desk to ask for any of these things to be fixed, I'd probably be still waiting.\n\nOh it gets better. The kicker was the next night when we get into the elevator. There are like four people on the elevator, we are on the 11th floor. The four other people get off at 6. The elevator goes to 10 and then DROPS two floors. My wife and I had our lives flashing before our eyes. The elevator made a creaking noise and just dropped! Reminded me of the old Edge at Six Flags Great America.\n\nWe went to the Rainforest Cafe here one night, it was ok, nothing special. The lines for the breakfast and dinner buffets were absolutely ridiculous. We waited over 30 minutes for breakfast on a Tuesday morning and over 45 minutes for dinner on a Monday night. On Friday, we went to the Rio Buffet (The best I've ever had, again read my review for that) and waited all of 2 MINUTES. Take that! \n\nAgain, I only gave this place two stars because the employees are very friendly especially the dealers in the poker room. Stay away from here. Go to South Point instead." 0
+Wow, this hotel is MASSIVE. You keep walking and walking, and you still aren't through the lobby. The best part about this hotel is the restaurants. Everything from Micheal Mina to Joel Roubochon. I love coming here to see the lions, who are always asleep when I get to the exhibit. This time we ate at the buffet, which is an old favorite of mine. I liked all of the food choices, yet again, had an upset stomach later. Damn buffets. 1
+"Let me start off by saying if I could give the MGM Grand 0 stars that would be generous.\n\nAfter partying at Club Rain all night at the Palms with some friends, my boy and I decided to go back to their hotel room since they were staying there. It was 5 A.M. and me, my boy, and a friend decided to go downstairs to do a lil gambling even though we were pretty exhausted. Being that I was the only one with like 15 bucks I gambled and lost immediately. I had to go to the bathroom so I told them I would be right back.\n\nUpon entering the bathroom the cleaning guy told me to go to the back as he was cleaning the front area which I was going to anyway. While I walking towards the back it smells like weed which I could care less cause I dont smoke, and it didnt bother me. \n\nAfter about 40 seconds of being in the stall security comes in and says outloud \""""This is MGM security and we have the sheriff outside, anyone smoking marijuana better stop right now\"""". Ummm ok, I didnt really pay attention because it wasnt me. So I get a knock on the door saying sir was it you, and I just replied no man I am not smoking.\n\nSo when I get out of the stall here is the bozo security guards waiting for me to get out. He starts to accuse me of smoking the week, and then after I told him didnt i tell you it wasnt me and told him not only do I not smell like weed I dont have anything on me. He says \""""you flushed it\"""", so by this time I am already aggrivated so I shun him off to go wash my hands. As soon as I reach the sink the bathroom is bumrushed with security, supervisors, and a sheriff. Now I am surrounding by staff accusuing me of smoking in the bathroom off of a few allegations. Now I am beyond mad, and start to really please my case in the most vulgar way possible. My boy comes in to see what was going on and hes upset at well. They take both of out ID's and write down our information, and I am shaking I am so pissed. One of the 10$ an hour security guards proceeds to tell me \""""for future reference next time you walk in a bathroom and it smells like weed, you should go to another.\""""\n\nAfter telling us we need to leave the premise, I go back and ask on what basis do you have to kick us out. The guy says we have a guy who saw you go into the stall (ok), we have a guy who knocked on your door (ok), so I said basically nothing. He then tells me it boild down to \""""WE DONT WANT YOUR BUSINESS\"""", you are 86'd from MGM and all casinos affiliated with MGM. I pretty much tell him to fuck off.\n\nI still plan to write a letter, I have never been so offended. Not only do I feel it was defamation of character, I felt like not one person used procedure to fully get all the details.\n\nI dont have any respect for MGM, and plan to never come back here my entire life." 0
+"Overall will recommend to anyone and will stay again, I will only list my complaints here. We got 3 nights comped, and were hoping to get our 4th night comped, but apparently the comp process is just too complicated for us to understand. No fridge, microwave, or coffeepot in the \""""deluxe\"""" room, you have to upgrade to a celebrity spa suite if you want a fridge (we didn't because we wanted two separate beds). The biggest complaint is that the TAXI STAND TAKES FOREVER. We waited in line at least 15 minutes every single time we took a taxi out of this place, and the doorman only brought up one taxi at a time, which I assume is because he was trying to get tips by opening up the taxi doors for the patrons. That was the only bad part. Overall this is my favorite casino in Vegas. Oh btw the lobby smells like roses. I love this." 1
+Let me start by saying that I would have given the casino alone a 3 . . . but unfortunately the casino gets rated with a hotel that I won't stay in again.\n\nCASINO...\nVery elegant, in keeping with the theme. And HUGE. It's pretty much _too_ big; it's easy to get lost inside regardless of the plentiful signage and any cockiness you may have about a sense of direction. There's an excellent selection of restaurants throughout, but nearly all on the extremely expensive side. Also, despite the size of the place, it's somewhat cramped and airless by all the machines, tables, and people crammed inside (and searching for a door...).\n\nHOTEL...\nSlowest. Check in. Ever. The desk had a full complement of staff, but each employee across the board was taking 10-15 minutes per customer. I wondered if this might just be overkill on customer service, or maybe even slow computers (I was ready to give benefit of the doubt), until my turn at the front of my line when I discovered that no, it was just slow staff.\n\nEach floor of the hotel is beautiful and airy, especially the central area near the elevators from which the spokes of the hallways radiate. The rooms are . . . okay. They're rooms. Simple, but nicely decorated. The pictures on the walls are nicely framed black & white photos of stars of stage and screen. (Some are a bit dark and creepy, but most are nice.) But the feel is _old_. The fixtures are not ageing well, from chipped, scarred, and stained chairs, to chipped, scarred, and stained bathroom fixtures. (I was a little concerned about the toilet.) The beds are beautiful and supremely comfortable, but otherwise I definitely felt let down by the quality -- I just expected much more. Plus, for a non-smoking floor, there was a constant definite smell of cigarette smoke in my room.\n\nOverall does the job as a hotel, but the old-school Tinseltown elegance has definitely faded. With all the other options around, I won't stay here again. 0
+"Our \""""SUITE\"""" was awful!!!\n\nThe outlets were falling out of the walls, the room smelled awful, and the room was VERY dated.\n\nWILL NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN!" 0
+"Great place for any Las Vegas virgins like my girlfriend and I. Stayed there this past weekend and LOVED IT!! We did the check in at the airport and avoided the long lines at the mgm lobby. I read as many reviews as I could in the 70 days before our trip so I knew exactly what to expect. Some of the idiots on here shouldve done the same thing and maybe they wouldn't be bitching about stupid little things like \""""omg the TV in our room wasn't a flat screen!!, OMG we did not have a coffee maker in our room!!! OMG the water pressure in the bathroom was weak(turn the knob idiot)!! OMG we were at the very edge of the strip.\"""" Hey MORONS, that's what websites like this one and trip advisor are for. Quit complaining because you were too stupid to research your trip...\n The rooms were perfectly acceptable. Average size, comfy bed, great view of strip if you ask nicely. We were lucky enough to get a room on the 21st floor, next to our friends so no complaints about that. Reception on TV was sub par but who's watching TV in Vegas? Casino is really nice and you can hardly smell the smoke. AS previous reviews have stated, casino has a nice perfume to cover smell up. Dining options are a plenty, from $$$$-$. So if you lose tons of money like I did, there is always McDonald's :) \nPool area is overrated. A bunch of douche bag drunks when I was there and the pool had a disgusting layer of suntan lotion floating above it at all times(In directors pool at least). Weather was nice but pool needed to be 100 times colder then the nasty luke warm temp it was on my one and only trip down there(nice little walk btw)...\n You should def try to catch Ka if you are there(awesome awesome show) you will be amazed!! The theater itself is really cool and not a bad seat in the house. Oh and here is a tip, If you are on a high floor and the elevator lobby is full, go through the double doors towards the back and get on the elevator that goes to the penthouse because its usually empty. When you're checking out, get on an elevator going up instead of down as those will probably be jammed with idiots by the time they get to you. \nWe did have an issue with cleaning staff as I overflowed the john, they took a while to get there and then never cleaned up the mess from the water. No biggy though as we had friends across the way :) Walls are paper thin though so be aware because you could here your neighbors and vice versa pretty damn good if you are trying to sleep. If you pass out then I guess it doesn't matter :).... Overall GREAT HOTEL AND CASINO!!! I did not try the buffet but will try it on my next trip. Fat Tuesday was awesome and you should def visit it 5 or 6 times while you are there!" 1
+"MGM....Grand...hmmm? Let's omit the adjective \""""grand\"""". \nIf you booked a promotional deal and did not receive it upon check-in, demand to speak to management either at the time or later on that evening to receive any promotional coupons promised. \nAll the food at the buffet tasted the same. yuck! \nOur view was of a wall and air conditioning units in the West Wing (4th floor). \nLazy river pool closes at 6pm. \nLimited amount of waitresses on the casino floors \n\nHappy times: Been here four other times and this was my first time writing a poor review. But perhaps it is because the economy is down. Let's stay classy Vegas. Again, not the worse place to stay, but come on, a wall for a view. Give me a break..." 0
+My friend and were guest at the MGM,we checked in Thursday and stayed until Sunday. Friday we went to the wet republic were my friends purse was taken,we spent about 3 hours filling reports etc...my friend needed to buy new makeup because it was in the purse,when she went to buy new makeup she told a lade that worked at the MGM that her credit card was canceled because her purse was taken, we received a phone call that we need to check out of the hotel because they assumed we had no method of payment .We went to talk to the people at the check out desk to ask why they would check us out with out talking to us ,all they said was basically to bad for us. We payed for our stay in cash ,it was not a problem to do so .THe people at the hotel were os no help to help us find the purse, all they car about is them self,and if we had no cash we would of been out on street,everything was in the purse ATM cards create cards etc.... This is just not write the security at the hotel dropped the ball at the pool, and then they want to kick us out!!!! I will never stay at the MGM.\nAlso they over crowd there clubs, service sucks,and you can't even get water, they make you buy it for$6 a bottle, it's so hot water should free!! 0
+"Stayed here about a week ago for a trade show being held at the Mandalay Bay - MB was sold out and beyond my company's budget so we chose MGM. Service was great for the most part (exception was when I reported broken hinge on armoire - see below), but our room was terrible. \n\nThe first night there was an awful jet-engine sound somewhere outside - no idea where or how, as we were on the 27th floor. Additionally, the ventilation system was horrible, we could smell smoke (non-smoking floor) AND smelly whory perfume. We were supposedly upgraded to a suite, but this was no more than a slightly large room. \n\nWhen we got to the room immediately after checking in, I noticed that the armoire had a broken hinge. Not wanting to be charged for it, I called the front desk to report the problem. The woman I spoke with was quite rude and told me that I wouldn't be charged for it and that she was pretty certain that engineering already know about it but that she would report it AGAIN (my first time calling about it). We kept our \""""privacy\"""" sign on the door since I spread my work out all over and basically we're messy and didn't want anyone to see our mess until we're ready to pack it up....however, engineering felt it necessary to come in and make the repair despite the \""""privacy\"""" sign while we were out. \n\nI figured since we were \""""upgraded\"""" the room would have a fridge and/or coffeemaker or some kind of amenities for people not interested in spending $500 per meal. Nope.\n\nThe casino was filled with the most clueless and sheltered people on the planet. For crying out loud people, it's just Vegas - don't get out much? No need to take a photo of EVERY damn thing! Or stopping mid-walkway for no reason other than to stand there and look around. Get out of the way! Some people have places to be!\n\nThe pool was a million miles away and wasn't really all that exciting - especially since the frozen drinks were SO expensive and we couldn't find a cocktail waitress to save our lives. Since I was there to work, I found it very distracting and annoying that it was so loud at night CONSTANTLY. We stayed 3 nights and couldn't wait to get home - we will definitely not stay here again nor recommend to friends. Bummer." 0
+I LOVED this hotel. A was a bit darker than most of the hotels on the strip as far as decor but still eye candy and lots to do. I had no idea how much walking I would have to do just to get around. Bring walking shoes for Vegas, the hotels seem endless!! Our room was great and very roomy. The beds are ultra comfy and my hubby and I wanted to take the bed home with us. I slept the best I have in months due to the bed. The lions were a nice touch to go see on a daily basis too. I was there for a week but just started figuring out my way around. Next time I'll know. There is so much to do just in the hotel you wouldn't have to leave for a few days. We're not gamblers so we didn't spend time in the casino, it was smokey anyways. We were there for a work conference for my hubby. The staff was very accommodating and friendly as well as helpful. Treat yourself to Cirque du Soleil's KA that's right in the hotel, it was worth every penny!! We did get discount tickets through the hotel, they had a summer deal going on so we got them for $55/ea. I think we picked the best show. It was nice just getting back on the elevator and going back up to our room when it was done. We're not huge buffet fans so we didn't try that but we did go to Starbucks daily (there are 5 of them in there!) Studio Cafe has great food as well, had 2 meals there. I would stay here again but may try other hotels in the future. \n\nGet yourself a bus pass for only $7/24hrs right outside the hotel near the M & M store. The bus only takes exact bills and prints our your ticket. Ride up and down the strip as many times as you want. You will also find a discount ticket place right near the M & M store as well so don't pay full price for any Vegas shows.\n\nWe loved Las Vegas! Rent a car for the day and make the drive to the Hoover Dam (45 min) or Red Rocks about the same. It's so worth it. Don't pay for a bus tour, it's super easy to get around especially with a GPS. If we had more time we would have driven to the Grand Canyon. Bye for now Las Vegas and MGM, we hope to come back!! 1
+This place is so over rated. It started off pretty crappy for the fact that I was charged $15/per day resort fee, which I was not aware of. I know it's not much, but if you are staying there for almost a week, it's pretty costly. \nThey didn't have a King size bed either... Then they promised us a room with a great view- which was not very impressive. \nOrder anything through room servie- expect to wait--- let's say FOREVER.\nBut I guess that's what I get for staying at MGM instead of somewhere like Bellagios... The crowd at the hotel is a very odd mix as well... But I guess you get what you pay for...\n\nI wouldn't go back here and I would not recommend this place... 0
+Stayed there in 2009, the room was old, dark and ugly. If you're planning on staying there, better to go to Signature MGM, which is much nicer. Just 5 mins walk from the MGM Grand. At least it's at a great location. 0
+We stayed at one of MGMs penthouse suites for a bachelorette party and I was pretty darn impressed by the room and the VIEW was amazing!\n\nThe room was clean and they provided us with enough towels for an army, which I liked, since girls likes to shower often (at least I do). \n\nI arrived later with two other friends, and the rest of the girls were already out day drinking, but check- in was not a problem at all. We were on the guest list of the room and got our keys. Qiuck and easy, just the way I like it! 1
+Over the years i have stay at the MGM many times and never have had a problem..the check-in staff and the dealer to the pit bosses are all pretty nice!!!! \n\nthey send me free room offer all the time...stay 2 nights for free a couple of weeks ago!!! rooms are nice and clean!!!!! 1
+Largest Hotel in the world is pretty awesome. The buffett isn't all that great, but the Lion viewing section is sweet, great casino, great lobby, great service. the place is massive. Be sure to check out Fat Tuesday's down in the lower shops. This was my first trip to Las Vegas and MGM made it all amazing. Wet Republic is a great party to for the party goers during the day. Tabu's nightclub is fun too. Location is right in the heart of strip, wow we had fun. 1
+Skip this hotel. Arrived to what I thougth was a spa room, except it was a smoking room. What part of spa evokes smoking. When I tried to move, they said they were sold out. The operator offered me a 50 food credit which was something but really, a smoking room. They did finally move me the next day but I'm still fried about the whole thing. I found an actual cig lighter under the bed. gross. I will not be staying at this hotel again. 0
+"I didn't even get to stay at this hotel, thanks to their deceptive business practices and the idiots they employ at customer service. A day after booking a package that included two free show tickets, I called--confused by a website they linked to in an email I received--and was informed that every day of my package was a \""""blackout date,\"""" which is why I couldn't book any tickets. Huh? I picked the dates on the calendar popup ON THEIR WEBSITE where it said \""""check availability\"""" and paid for a \""""winter entertainment package,\"""" then got a confirmation email saying to go pick out my show tickets. After over an hour on the phone with probably six different people basically explaining how outrageous the whole situation was, they finally found tickets for me somehow and confirmed me for a date and time with seat numbers. I received a confirmation number and thought everything was fine. But then the next day they called me and said sorry, those ticket didn't exist, the confirmation number didn't confirm anything, and sorry that we wasted over an hour of your time yesterday but there's nothing we can do for you. Give me a fucking break. Cancelled my reservation, and now don't plan on seeing any show associated with them. I'd recommend you do the same." 0
+"My girlfriend and I spent three nights at the MGM and had a mixed experience. It took about 45 minutes for them to correct our Priceline reservation. We had paid for two for one buffet, free admission to Studio 54 and two free drinks but they didn't have any record and had to find it (which they did). The person that originally checked us in rushed us out before we had the chance to ask any questions, but the second person we got (after waiting in line again) was great and resolved the issue. \n\nWe then got two shows, KA and David Copperfield. Both were great shows, KA was the best show I've seen anywhere, ever... and David Copperfield was entertaining (but not to the scale of KA). \n\nOur room needed a lot of work. The remotes didn't work, but were replaced after a few hours of waiting. The shower flooded the bathroom and bedroom area (there was no sealer under the curtain) but the front desk was responsive in getting fresh towels up within a few minutes after that happened. \n\nThe lamp in the room on the desk would constantly spark, sometimes randomly and any time you tapped it. The power in the room caused some power issues with my laptop which appeared like it might be causing random surges (which would also explain the lamp issue). We were not able to get a lamp that did not spark during our stay. Additionally, the wireless only worked the first day we were there (but no discount on the \""""resort fee!\"""")\n\nCheck out was fast, efficient, and painless. \n\nOverall, the service was excellent, the rooms were poor, and the shows were great. We'll definitely be back for the entertainment, but will be staying somewhere else in the future." 0
+"MGM is definately a favorite. Have been upgraded numerous times to \""""nice\"""" rooms. Their rooms are very comfortable but a little dated. i understand they are getting ready for a renovation. The skyloft rooms are great if you are looking for a treat.\n\nTheir dealers are sometimes a little stoic but i have won there more than lost so really not an issue. cocktails do not seem to be a problem and i think they have the last remaining mechanical horse race game in the world. imagine 10 people (all seats filled) betting on little plastic horses clumping a round a little track yelling so loud people from the craps tables come over to see what all the fun is. hard to discribe." 1
+We reserved expensive room but the room was nasty, bathroom shower was broken, and old! They need to remodel or do something... 0
+"All is not well in the Emerald City of Las Vegas. It seems that the nickel and dime mentality has settled in here leaving guests wondering what other unforeseen charges or overlooked amenities will be discovered. I DO NOT recommend staying here. My friend and I have had too many unpleasant surprises in just two days. It is a shame really that a prominent hotel like this has sunk to cheapness and frankly, some dishonesty thrown in. We are here attending a convention and the convention center itself has been wonderful. It is sparkling clean, with great meeting rooms and halls. Our time at the convention is enjoyable without a doubt. But then.....\n\nSomething is incredibly amiss at the hotel. The MGM is undergoing construction and that is part of the problem This is a BIG reason to avoid this place for now. Their website attempts to gloss over this fact. It says that the MGM is getting a \""""grand renovation\"""" and then proceeds to tell you to check out what is new. Oh how exciting! However, it isn't the kind of excitement you want; a letter placed on your bed, informing you to expect construction noise as well as the water supply being shut off on certain days. Why are guests paying $200 a night and being checked onto a floor where the water is being shut off? This is truly a first for me. For this incredible inconvenience (which you pay for) you receive a letter thanking you in advance for understanding the difficulties of renovating this hotel. They offer you a 15% discount on a future stay....WHAT! After checking in and being encouraged to spend an additional $15 per day to experience the \""""grand renovation' experience, you get your water shut off and construction noise during the day! When I called guest services to ask for my 15% discount today, I was lectured on how unemployment is a problem and I should be glad that the hotel did not close to renovate. Can it get any more bizarre? Is there a Wizard behind a curtain spinning politically correct excuses in this Emerald City? Is this mega-million dollar corporation so greedy that it cannot absorb a few empty rooms? How about closing one wing? How about honestly updating future guests on your website like other hotels do that there is construction going on and it may be noisy, and for this inconvenience we are offering a sale? Is it because there is deeply planted nickel and dime antics going on? The strict mini fridge \""""touch it and you own it\"""" rule, charging $50 per day if any personal items are found in this fridge(I guess rental fee added to $200?) , $10 fee for $80 ATM withdrawal, lack of in-room coffee maker, and mandatory resort fee of $25 per day, even though the \""""resort\"""" pools and grounds are closed for the season, are all signs of a grand hotel where the customer comes last. Any good things about my stay? The hotel is clean and the staff is exceptionally pleasant, but one can hardly notice these things when one is staying in a hell of a renovation resort. We have 4 more days here. We will update you on whether the MGM Grand is Grand enough to discount our stay for this inconvenience of renovation, or instead, will be passing out complimentary construction hats. Stay tuned, and stay away!" 0
+Not impressed by the MGM. Our room smelled like an ashtray and when we asked to be moved they tried to up sell us to a suite or down grade us with no credit. When I argued about this to the front desk person they disappeared for 5 min came back and again tried to up sell me. We were staying 2 nights so I asked for one night with the queen bed and the second in an upgraded suite... well it seems that we do have a room available to move you after all. Surprise surprise.\nThe MGM seemed old and still use tube TV's and the overall vibe was not that of the other hotels were were walking around.\nWe stayed our first 3 night at Circus Circus and had a great time. 0
+We arrived at the hotel, and the wait was not bad to check in. We got up to the room and it was disgusting. The glasses had lipstick stains, and the bathroom wall was disgusting. We immediately went downstairs and the receptionist told us that they didn't have any rooms. So we asked her to at least send someone up to clean the room, and she went and talked to a manager. TADA! A new room magically opened up. This room wasn't much cleaner, but at least the glasses were cleaned and we have a remote control. We got comped a Buffett, but really it doesn't make up for the disgusting rooms and the mediocre service. We will stay elsewhere next time. Disgusted. 0
+"After having an amazerball time at the Mirage but a mere 3 months ago, I decided to check out its mlife buddy MGM Grand, thinking, this is one of the more known hotels on the Strip, what the eff could go wrong...\n\nThink again sunshine.\n\nI booked a newly renovated queen smoking room at a pretty decent rate on a Thursday/Friday night. Upon arrival at the hotel lobby at 1ish, I decided to try to early check-in since it worked out so well at the Mirage. First of all, the lines were horrendous. There were no counters that separated those of the mlife players and the rest of the peeps... (at least there were no indicators). I would think you would have such a distinction as to at least put some benefit in being a mlife player. I believe it would be good for the membership program to get some relatively distinct benefits to having it.\n\nSecond, when we finally got to the counters, we checked in with a lady named Kristine. Now thinking I might get somewhere with a girl with the same name as me (well as same as it gets), I asked her if she had any upgrades available. Right away, she said no. Then she immediately, she said, \""""Oh, I lied. There's one available.\"""" She quoted me $150 a night (which is what I paid to upgrade at the Mirage), and then backtracked saying it would be around that sum, but she needed to check with the manager. She calls somebody on the phone, and all of a sudden, upon hang up, it's now $396 a night to upgrade. What the eff. That is nowhere near the $150 she originally quoted me. But me not being made of money, decided that the newly renovated rooms had to do. At this point I wasn't upset because that's how the world goes right? Wrong.\n\nShe proceeds to check us in and first thing she starts going on was the room. Apparently there's only one hall of renovated rooms for smokers. And wouldn't you know it, they are out of those rooms. I say, but I booked a smoking room. She says we have a policy that saves our *sses stating that your requested room type may not be available but we'll make a sincere effort to accommodate your request. Now, sincere effort is pretty shady. Because trust, even though I didn't get what I wanted, there really wasn't any effort to accommodate me. She offered me a non-renovated queen smoking room, which I'm thinking why would I stay in a non-renovated room, when I booked MGM for the renovated ones, and everytime I would try to explain my growing upsetness, she would cut me off and throw policy at me. There wasn't any sincere effort to be accomodating or even attempt at service recovery, which given that this is MGM is quite surprising. Oh wait, she offered me a late check out on Saturday, which wasn't that great seeing as how it's our last day in Vegas. And she stated that the view from the room was good, \""""at least.\""""\n\nThen, she swiped some key cards and then tells us that there are no rooms available at the moment for us to go and vegetate after the long drive, and that it will be somewhere around 3-4 for us to get a room number and for the room to be available. Now on the confirmation page it says 3pm check in time. So I'm a little bothered by this, but she says 4 for sure. So off we go gambling. Come 3:30 time, I give the hotline a call and they tell me, the room is still unavailable due maintenance. A little annoyed, I decided I'll call at 4 since it would \""""definitely\"""" be available right? Wrong. Come 4, there still was no room available... this prompted a check with the floor manager and it turns out, its still being cleaned. Finally at 4:22ish, I get a room number. By the time I'm all settled and in the room its probably around 4:45. I open the blinds. Are you effing kidding me? The view she said was good? I can't even see any part of the Strip. I'm literally next to ground level, and all I see are taxis and utility poles, and the bulk of the main hotel driveway. Thinking no way am I taking this, this was the final straw. I call hotel vip services (which is the mlife hotline) and tell a girl named Samantha all my problems. She said that apparently my room is an accessible one, and that I requested for an accessible room. I tell her none of my party are physically disabled, so why did we get an accessible room? She looked into it a little more, and APPARENTLY this was the only room available. Now I understand overbooking, as I work in the airline industry. But when we overbook? We comp the passengers to the point of overkill. MGM? Forget about it. You can bet I'm going to march right to the check in counter tomorrow morning and getting a manager on my problems stat." 0
+My friends and I decided to give MGM a try even though we're regulars at Encore and the Venetian for our trip this time around. We stayed from June 8th-11th. It was the same weekend as EDC and the Pacquiao fight so we knew it was gonna to be a busy weekend. However, what my friends and I didnt expect was all the issues we had in getting our room and keeping our room. Their systems were down so there was a long wait, but when we were finally assigned a room we were upgraded, which was nice until my friends went up and found out there was already a guy in there. So fine, mistakes happen, we were then downgraded back to the originally booked room, but our keys didn't work. Then after FINALLY getting into the room, a random stranger tried getting into our room telling us MGM assigned him to ours. Good thing we were inside the room, what would've happened if we were gone and strangers had taken our stuff? We left, had a bite to eat, and came back to find our keys not working AGAIN. Finally, after dropping by the concierge desk the fourth time, we had no more incidents our first day there.... Until the next day. A manager knocked on our door and let himself in without our consent and with the privacy tag attached in front of the door and he said our room didn't have a name or booking attached to it... Are you kidding me? There's a privacy sign outside our door first of all and we went down to the concierge multiple times after multiple screwups and you're telling me our room didn't even show up as assigned to us? This was our first and LAST time we are ever staying at MGM. 0
+"Update: We went back to MGM after their renovation. This time we stayed in the West Wing.\n\nAfter our amazing experience the first time, my wife and I were less than impressed with the West Wing rooms. They're pretty small and far away. Definitely the \""""low rent district\"""" rooms. Our room had a broken lamp, stains on the carpet, and stains (maybe paint?) on the comforter and sheets.\n\nWe'll might stay here again because the service is great. If we do, we'll avoid the West Wing rooms." 1
+"This stay was quite a memorable experience. This memory will be indelibly burned into me as \""""run away from here DO NOT stay at the MGM\"""".\n\n I'll do this by bullet points:\n- The wait to check in on Saturday was unreal. They had three large crystal water dispensers on line...guess waiting for a room here is expected.\n\n- Once at the desk, we had to split our rooms because my mom is a smoker and I am not. I ordered two rooms the way I wanted, but he said that \""""These online reservation places do that\"""" (yes he's talking about Orbitz or any others he can toss under the bus). So we had 2 non-smoking rooms. He told me that the smoking rooms were in another tower....and were $25 more. Bait and switch and he threw it at Orbitz' feet!\n\n- The walk to our room was about a mile or so. No, I'm not kidding. We were in the West tower at THE END of the hallway. See what happens when you are not happy at the front desk?\n\n- Distance from events to restaurants to casino....amazing. As he said at the front desk, \""""We are the largest hotel in the Western United States\"""". Don't care about trivia facts that make my stay worse.\n\n- We ate at an overpriced restaurant after the show we attended. Great food, great service, but very pricey unless you are getting main course food. $18 lobster bisque soup...ouch.\n\nOverall, if this place truly cared about me, they would have been responsive. When I complained about things at the front, they would have made it right. I even said we were not going to spend our gaming dollars at this place, and he acted as if he did not hear me. Guess he was too busy giving me a North strip room in their South strip hotel. MGM completely failed on this trip. I'll never be back. We played at the Wynn both days. Give your money to Steve Wynn, he cares about the player." 0
+I love having 100 channels. I hate not being able to see them because of a bad signal. I also hate dodging taxis while trying to get back and forth from valet. 1
+3.5* \n\nDATE: Sunday, December 16, 2012 - Tuesday, December 17, 2012\nROOM TYPE: New Grand King\nLENGTH OF STAY: 2 nights\nRATE: $63.20/night after taxes @ http://hotels.com (Resort fee paid for at check-in.)\n\n___________________________________\n\n\nWe booked this hotel the same day we left for Las Vegas and were happy to have found something reasonably priced. Our expectations were rather low since we were used to staying at the newer, nicer hotels in Las Vegas but we were pleasantly surprised by how modern the rooms were and what a nice job they had done with the renovations. Definitely better than other hotels of it's class including the Mirage and the Treasure Island. I'd say the same about the Hard Rock as well but each time I've stayed there, I've been upgraded to the King Suite in the HRH All-Suite Tower.. which is, of course, not a fair comparison.\n\nWe checked in at 2am, so there was no line. The check-out process was easy and the simplified with the availability of a stack of cards next to a check-out box by the elevator.\n\nAs is the case with many of the older casino resorts in Las Vegas, be prepared for a bit of a trek between the self-park lot to the room. 1
+I can remember the day MGM first opened. I loved the huge lion at the entrance haha. Now that I am upwards of 21 and can actually enjoy Vegas, I have found myself at this hotel quite often.\n\nEven though a bit older, MGM offers nice clean rooms at reasonable rates. Over the years they have done upgrades that keep the decor and rooms nice and modern.\n\nHere is my breakdown.\n\n-Casino-I am not a big gambler, but my bf is. The dealers are always very nice and friendly, and the servers come around regularly and provide drinks. Never too busy, so you can usually get a spot at the table of your choice.\n\n-Pool\n* Decent, but nothing spectacular.\n\n-Restaurants-I have tried a few here. \n*Wolfgang Puck-Very good. The pizza we ordered here was great, Nice modern decor. Service was great as well\n*Pearl-Great! I love sushi, and they were awesome. Their fish was fresh and flavorful. They offered some nice sake choices as well. Very nicely designed interior and friendly service.\n*The grand wok-Eating healthy in vegas can be hard. TGW is a great healthy option thats quick and easy to grab. Everything is made to order and cooked on the spot. They offer a variety of meats and veggies to suite everyones taste.\n*Sugar factory-I have left a great 5 star review for the main SF. Although smaller, this SF is awesome as well.\n\nShopping-They offer a variety of little shops and boutiques here ranging from souvenirs to rolex. They have a women's boutique here that I absolutely love, but I am blanking on the name. It sells both high end and moderate priced clothing, shoes, and bags. They have a great selection and always seem to have a sale going on.\n\nShows-My boyfriend gambled his way to a comp show the first day we were staying here, so off to KA we went. I have been to many CDS shows in Vegas, and always loved them. KA was good, but not great. I would rate is a 4/5. I guess Le Reve still has my vote.\n\nNightlife-I used to enjoy MGM's nightlife, but as with all clubs they have their time. Although their clubs are still busy, they are not my goto places any longer. Crowds are not great, and they never really have any good talent. Bigger clubs like XS always have the big name dj's. However, i am very excited for Hakasan to open. I think this new spot will be an awesome addition to MGM and re-vamp their nightlife. You can't go wrong with Tiesto as a resident either.\n\nOverall I really like MGM and would recommend it. Nice clean rooms, great service, nice choice of restaurants, and good casino. Lastly at a moderate price, you can't go wrong. 1
+Casino Only: First attempt, we waited forever to get to the valet then told that valet was full. They were so disorganized so we turned around and left. The next day we tried again. I had heard that they remodeled but as far as the gaming area went, it looked like they just replaced the carpet. MGM is big, too big I think because they seem thinly staffed, not a lot of drink girls and painfully slow valet. I understand there were some big conventions going on but the other hotels didn't seem to have a problem managing the crowds. The casino floor is also the most annoying the way that it's shaped, forget about trying to find people in there. 0
+This place was in the middle of renovations when I stayed in Vegas. They charged my debit card a hundred dollars and my credit $300, instead of figuring a way to get that on my bosses card, as I was on a business trip. The place was confusing and advertised restaurants were no longer in operation. I liked my room fine and the little bar under the non smoking tower, but I found the service overall to be lackluster and nothing special. 0
+Wowzers! I freaking LOVE this place. Just spent Labor Day weekend here and had an awesome time.\n\nPros:\n1.) Smells heavenly.\n2.) They upgraded our room during a holiday weekend (so extra points for accommodating us)\n3.) Won a few hundred here (score)\n4.) The bed was sooooo comfortable, firm but soft.\n5.) Modern rooms (attached a few pics).\n6.) Tons of restaurants here, if you want cheap restaurants, you want expensive restaurants they have it.\n7.) Shopping (even though I didn't, but could tell tons of the women were enjoying it)\n8.) Lots of cute chicks here.\n9.) One of the best clubs in Vegas (Hakkasan) even though we didn't go and decided to go to a WAY better club in my opinion, XS at Wynn (AMAZING CLUB).\n10.) Its close to the airport (taxi ride was $10.50)\n11.) McDonald's and Nathan's were open till 3:50am late night munchies after partying.\n12.) And the most important pro, they have the best pool scene. If you want an exclusive pool party were you have to spend $50-$100 to get in, you can go to Wet Republic (which I've been to), BUT, for a free and even BETTER time, you can go to the Grand Pool Complex at MGM (the general pool) which has a lazy river and have an awesome time. The pool scene is kind of slow from 9-11am, but the best sets get taken quick, so get there early to lock it down, but by 1-3pm, the party is rocking and you get all the music from Wet Republic. By 4-5, your partying and meeting tons of fun and cool random people along the lazy river. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED. Just make sure to down a few energizers from the bars (there $20), after 3, the place was off the hook. \n\nCons:\n1.) Check in here sucks. The line wasn't an issue for us, we must have waited 3 minutes at most. The real issue was that we had to wait till 3pm to get our room, even though we were willing to pay the early check in fee of $30. (-.5 star)\n2.) No cable service the whole stay and to make matters worse we called the front desk but no one came to fix it. But to be fair, they did give us a discount, so no negative stars.\n\nOverall, I love it here, its not the newest hotel, but they did a great job with their renovation. I'll be back next year! 1
+"Will not stay here again. This was our honeymoon trip.\n\n1.) We made reservations for 3 nights and decided to add another one a little later so it came up in there system as 2 reservations - makes sense - they said this would not be a problem...lol...after our \""""first reservation\"""" night was over apparently the room service thought we were supposed to be gone and tried to come into our room in the middle of the night, not only once, but twice....scaring the living you-know-what out of me. Obviously communication was lacking.\n\n2.) When my husband went out to see who was trying to come into our room he took his key with him and found out that our keys were disconnected, meaning we needed to get new room keys. We were told at the front desk there wouldn't be any problems with this, not the case.\n\n3.) When we got our new keys we were told that we wouldn't be debited another safety deposit, but when we got our bill we were debited $128 and $200...once again, not what we expected.\n\n4.) We came in to see the Mayweather fight and we initially booked a King bed and we believe when we booked the second reservation there were move reservations made thus we got a smaller room, thus for the entire stay we were give the smaller room despite the majority of the time was on the original booking with the bigger room.\n\n5.) Room was dark, small, smelled, the trendy heavy glass shower and toilet were right next to each other and was a little uncomfortable if you know what I mean...also opening and closing the doors was annoying since they were quite heavy and made a loud clanging noise when they shut. Lighting was poor and b/c we had the smaller room the head of our bed was against our jail size window. Amenities were lacking, extremely slow internet, dial-up would have been faster and no coffee maker or fridge. We don't drink but there was no mini-bar either. I think we were supposed to be on the non-smoking floor but you could have fooled me!\n\n6.) So when we checked out our bill was severely incorrect, I believe I was on hold for about 45 min before we could get the bill reconciled. Also there were these odd \""""resort fees\"""" that we were mysteriously charged....apparently it was b/c we would have had access to the business center, the cardio room, and to receive a USA today daily...lol...don't think I saw anyone with a USA Today. And to be honest I am not real confident that this will be my last discussion with them. \n\nAll in all, not an impressive place to stay, bad service, no great amenities, horrible communication, no one seemed to care about your stay, don't do it, unless you just want a place to crash after a hard night of drinking, I would say that is the only thing this place is good for." 0
+Like always I am glad to try out new hotels while taking my every 6 months trip to Vegas. And I was very impressed with this tourist trap hotel. The rooms were much bigger than ones I have stayed at in the same area. With a ton of gaming machines I don't find everywhere. I would definitely stay at this place again if were an option. 1
+Wow this place is humongous. It's iconic. You really can't miss the large green hotel and the large MGM Lion. The location is on the corner with 3 other large and iconic casinos as well: Tropicana, Excalibur and NY NY. And I don't like it. It's sterile. Big is not always better. You have to walk miles just to get around here, and that's just inside. A nice shopping complex is here, but doesn't compare to the Caesars Forum and the Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes. Your hotel room, all towers are a million miles from the casino. It's a shorter walk to California than it is to your room. The large lobby is impersonal and crowded always moving slowly. The car valet is among the slowest in Vegas. The casino rewards programs, linked to many great Vegas casinos doesn't seem to reward you. It's just like their slot machines; they think your money. The only nice walking distance casino is NY NY, so even if it seems there is a lot to do, there really isn't. Stay mid strip where there is more action and more choices of gambling and activities. 0
+Don't book a suite here, unless you don't mind living in the streets of Vegas. \n\nOur group of 8 booked and paid for our suite months in advance for EDC weekend. After waiting days to check in, we were told that they didn't have a suite for us since they overbooked. We were PISSED. It's one of the busiest weeks in Vegas and now you expect us to successfully find another place to stay? They didn't even try to help us.\n\nAfter wasting the whole day sorting this out, we eventually ended up staying in separate rooms at a hotel elsewhere. We tried making the best out of the situation but not having our suite was definitely disappointing. \n\nI'm going to Vegas again next week and we booked the same suite at MGM (not my decision) so I'm praying we don't get eff'ed over again. 0
+Bit outdated but pretty awesome hotel for the price, the sushi place they have there is super good and the service is great. 1
+We booked 2 rooms from Mar 20th - 23rd, with one room being a Grand Tower Queen room and the other room being a West Wing King room. My wife and I have stayed in a GT room before so we decided to stay in the WW room this trip and let my parents and brother have the GT room. The GT room was the same set up as last time we were there and my parents had no complaints with the room. \n\nHere is where our trip started to go south. We check into our room in the WW and head up to it. We walk in and it is quite modern with newer faucets and so on. I begin to check out the room, even though it was pretty small and not much space. As I'm looking at the art piece on the wall I see that there has been previous guests who thought it would be funny to write throughout the art work. I'm not a snob or prude by any mean but I would think the MGM would want to try and cover up any vandalism or bad look in there rooms. I then go to turn on the Bose stereo in the room to find that it does not have an Aux port (which is says on the stereo itself) as well as a bobby pin sticking out the antenna to try and get reception which clearly did not work. This really isn't a big deal cause we all have Pandora or Itunes on our phones so we would be ok. Then we go to take a shower and with in 15 minutes we have to turn off the shower completely due to the severe drainage problem that caused a 3 inch pond in our shower. We're starting to become a little unhappy with the room for the amount that we paid but we're trying to make the best out of it because we are in Vegas. Finally as we are getting ready to go out for the night we notice a pretty bad crack as well as water damage and water bubble in our ceiling above the television. I understand that all hotel rooms may come with problems but I feel for the amount of money we paid ($250+/night) this was pretty ridiculous. \n\nI spoke with a few different managers throughout the weekend. They sent a maintenance guy to our room to look at the drainage problem. He was there about 5 minutes and told us everything was taken care of. The drain was better but it still backed up on us a little bit. I had to then contact the front desk around 1:00 AM since they failed to call me like they said they would with an update. The manager who I spoke with said the ceiling damage was from a previous water leak and our property would be damaged. So what your telling me is that it's normal for a room to be damaged and still rent that room. Instead of properly handling the leak and maybe re-drywall the ceiling or at least patch it. A room change was offered to us around 1:30 AM (Fri Night/Sat Morn) but the inconvenience of moving all of our unpacked items was not worth the room change. They ended up refunding us $56 which was the resort fees and tax.\n\nI've stayed at MGM numerous times before with usually good trip reports. I even have a bachelor party booked here for Aug so I am a loyal Mlife member. This trip did change my view and overall feel for this casino. 0
+Our room was fairly awesome. I was a big fan of the blackout shade you can drop to make your room impervious to sunlight.\n\nThe big drawback is the smell. As soon as you walk in, you are hit with a wave that smells like old lady perfume trying to cover smoke. It's highly unpleasant.\n\nThe casino is spacious and smoky. Should I deduct stars because I lost badly both nights I played here? Nah.\n\nOne must-do activity at the MGM is the Television City pilot-rating thing. You watch a TV pilot and rate it while it plays. Afterward, you get some coupons for discounted food. But it's awesome to share your opinion on new TV shows.\n\nThe buffet is decent, but avoid the disgusting Avenue Cafe. \n\nThis is an awesome place to hang your hat during your time in Vegas. 1
+I had stayed at MGM 3 times before, and when it came time to book a room, we decided to forgo the cheaper rooms at Hooters or Excalibur in order to have an MGM experience like I had had before.\n\nWe originally had booked a West Wing King through Mlife, but a day or so later they sent an offer to upgrade to a Stay Well King for only $18 extra a night so we took it. \n\nThe first issue came at check-in, although admittedly, it may be my own fault. When I booked through Mlife, I could have sworn it said the resort fee was only $18 dollars instead of the $25 it looked to charge elsewhere. We even commented to each other that we would have an extra $14 to gamble with. Once I upgraded my room, my resort fee said $25 a night, but I figured I would clear it up upon check-in. When checking in, the front desk attendant said he had never heard of anything but $25 being charged. It made us question our own sanity as we were sure it said $18 when we originally booked. But again, maybe we just read it wrong. However, when we got to the room we decided to check it out online, only to find the resort charge was now $28, which only made it seem like the front desk clerk was lying to us. \n\nThe 2nd issue to me was the $200 room security deposit that was not mentioned a all while booking. That would probably be something you want to tell your guests before they arrive, and honestly is $200 the casino didn't get from me as I had planned to blow through all the money I had transferred into that bank account. Well, in hindsight, maybe they did get it from me because I have yet to receive my security deposit back from them. Still waiting. \n\nThe third issue, and a minor one, is the remote control only worked if you pressed the buttons with the force of a thousand men. Annoying yes, but manageable. \n\nThe fourth issue, and probably the most inconvenient and troubling was that our toilet backed up and overflowed onto the bathroom floor for no apparent reason. We called the front desk and they said they would send someone up. About 30-45 minutes later we had to call the front desk again and ask if they were going to send someone up so we could use the bathroom. They said they couldn't guarantee when someone was going to be up to fix it. Someone finally came about 20 minutes after the second call and plunged the toilet but did not clean up the floor. They said they would send housekeeping to clean it. Housekeeping never came, and the mess around the toilet remained throughout the rest of our stay, which fortunately was only another half of a day. \n\n\nOne the positive side, the bed was nice and the blackout curtains worked.\n\n\nWe booked at the MGM for the experience, but afterwards we regretted not saving the money by staying at Hooters. We expected better, and MGM certainly left quite a bit of emptiness in our weekend. 0
+I can't believe the pool closes at 8pm during summer time. We have to get the mini bar refrigerator unlocked and I understand that it has a sensor and that we have to pay for whatever we take from the mini bar but they should at least provide a small refrigerator for the guests. Oh wait! They do have refrigerators to offer the guests but they will charge $25/night. I can smell the chlorine coming out of the shower heads also and its way too strong. I've been to one of the best hotels here and I thought that this hotel will be better than the other 4-5 star hotels we stayed at. 0
+"The last 2 times that I've overnighted in Vegas, I've stayed at the MGM. My most recent visit was for 3 nights over the 4th of July weekend; 03July-06July. \n\nThis hotel is always \""""poppin\"""", and 4th of July weekend was insane. If you're as big a fan as I am of people watching, then you're in luck. \n\nI didn't have to bother with the check-in process, someone else in my group handled that, so I cannot speak on that aspect. We'd driven in from the Phoenix area, arrived around 5pm, I dropped them off at the front door to check in, and by the time I'd parked they were calling me from our room, so that was pretty fast IMO. \n\n\nHotel...\n\nlobby: \nHuge, bright lobby with large TVs over the check-in desks. The TVs are usually playing music videos (to my delight, as I prance-dance through the lobby). The large boxing ring, which houses a large gold lion statute, is a popular attraction for photo ops. If you want a photo of the Lion in Ring sans a million strangers in your backdrop, I suggest getting down to the lobby before 8am...while everyone else is still hungover and asleep. \n\nNote: It was freezing in the hotel hallways!\n\n\nWorkout facility:\non the 4th floor, if I recall correctly. You'll need your room key to enter. Nice, clean, simple little workout room. Lots of treadmills (I didn't count them; maybe a dozen?), stair-stepper, and other equipment. It was well stocked with lots of clean towels, and it had 2 filtered water coolers. \n\n\nRooms:\nFollow the yellow brick road (overhead signs) to the guest rooms. From the lobby, take a quick right, walk through a short hall (cupcakery to the left, convenience store to the right), until you reach the rotunda with the large fountain in the middle. From here there are different pathways, above which you'll see where they lead. Proceed accordingly. (FYI If you are told to go to a room, for example, 401, do not assume it's on the 4th floor. Verify which floor, b/c there is a (for example) 401 on all the floors.)\n\nWe had a room on the 10th floor with 2 queen beds. The room was spacious, but not as large as the room we had here last year. Same comfy beds though!\nI'm not sure why the bathroom being at the door is such a focal point for some. With as many people as I've seen stumbling through the lobby, barely making it to the elevator, I'd think the bathroom being at your instant disposal would be a good thing.\n\nThe bathrooms are large and clean. I like that there is a wall separating the commode from the sink area.\n\nThe maid service was great. She kept us stocked on extra towels.\nTip: Tip the maids a little every day ($2 per day if it's just you or +1; $1 per person if there's a group of you), especially if you're staying multiple days. You'll be rewarded! \n\nThe city lights can be bright at night, but they have blackout curtains in the rooms, so just close the curtains and nighty-night. There is nothing that you can do about the noise in the halls though. Dude; it's Vegas.\n\nI don't watch TV when I'm in Vegas, so I don't know what the TV service is like. \nHowever, there was an outlet center on TV stand, which included 2 USB ports; great for charging our iPhones. \n\nI wish they would switch from glass drinking glasses to individually wrapped, disposable plastic cups. Those glasses are unsanitary. \n\nIf you call guest services to request they bring you anything, call WAY before you need it. It took them almost 2 hours to bring us extra blankets one night. \n\n\nCasino:\nI do not drink or gamble. However, it was very smokey while walking through. I wish they'd incorporate a no-smoking policy. But I know they're afraid to lose money.\n\n\nFood courtyard:\nMcDonald's and the pizza place (forgot the name) were open at 2:30am one night, and it was packed!\n\nOther options during the day were Asian (think Panda Express, but the name was different), Mexican (burritos, tacos, etc), Southern USA (fried chicken, mac n cheese, etc). Aside from steamed veggies at the Asian option, nothing else was vegan-friendly.\n\nPool:\nYou'll need your MGM room key to enter, otherwise YOU SHALL NOT PASS.\nClean towels available, so no need to bring your own.\nArrive early for a lounge chair (and some peace and quiet). Small humans (children) take over by midday. \nPool closes at 8pm, so no late night dips for you.\nThere are different areas, and they're all huge. You have to pay extra to chill in the lazy pool. :(\nI think there were at least 2 restaurants inside the pool area. I didn't visit them, so I have no comment.\nYou can NOT bring your own water bottle into the pool area, so when (not if; when) you get thirsty, be prepared to spend $6 on a baby bottle of water. \n\n\nEntertainment:\nI went to see Cirque du Soleil's KA performance, which was outstanding! Fun, truly entertaining, eye-catching performance. Absolutely loved it! The auditorium is lovely as well, and it wasn't too cold inside. There's a concession stand, but I didn't visit it.\n\n\nWe got to view/rate a TV pilot, which was cool." 1
+"First night- check into a stay well grand queen suite. Those nasty little escort cards were taped to the window, toilet was broken (never fixed), & we requested extra towels which we never received.\nSecond night, upgraded to the 2 bedroom Skyline Marquee Suite for that night and the next. No hot water in one of the restrooms. Call and talk to the front desk 4-5 times over the next couple of hours and they kept saying \""""it was in the process of being fixed\"""". Nobody ever showed up. So we paid over $1k for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom suite and only got a 2 bed 1&1/2 bath. Also, my friend that was staying with me had someone spill red wine on his suit, he called and talked to them and they said they would come take his suit and get it cleaned for him. Good thing we didn't hold our breath because... Surprise, they never showed up.\nThe lack of customer service was astounding." 0
+This is my first time staying at the MGM and most likely the last. I'm use to staying at the Venetian suite. I'm very disappointed with the time spent in line at the check in desk, the rooms are standard but clean and the pool area is to far from my room. Whats funny about that is concierge said we have a pool view. Lol what a joke that was. Every one looked like ants. And that's not all my resorts fees are 56 dollars a day on top of the price I already paid for rooms $$$.Oh yeah they gave us a 50 dollars dinning credit a day. But if you add the resort fees I have really payed for my own dinning credit. I gave it two stars only because the\n room was clean.At this point I'm not a very happy customer. 0
+"I would give this hotel a 4.5, but leaning more towards a 4 for a couple of reasons. \nHowever, this is now my favorite hotel on the strip. The hotel has so much to offer. It is also a very family-friendly hotel. Most other hotels on the strip have nightlife inside the casino you must pass to get to your room, but this one seemed to be contained inside a club, which was very nice to see. \nWhen we booked the hotel, we got $25 dining credit per night. I called concierge the day I checked in and was told I could use the credit all at once and they would cover the $75 ($25 for 3 nights) at the end of my stay. The person I talked to didn't sound confident in the answer so I called back on my 2nd night before I used the credit. I called concierge again, but the ENTIRE system was down so when they tried calling the front desk to get the answer for me they told me to go down to a specific desk. Since the system was down, that line was ridiculously long so we went to the bell desk to ask. They didn't know so they called the front desk and told me he was unsure if we would get the credit in full or if it reset every night, but he assumed so. So we went to use the credit at Cabana Grill, and after waiting 15 minutes in line, learned that we couldn't charge to the room because the system was still down. No one could check in or charge to the room. We had specific plans so this was the last time we had time to use it. Luckily we didn't, because we went down that night to see what we could do about the credit we couldn't use and learned it didn't rollover so it was only $25 a night, for 3 nights, not $75 total. We were not offered any credit, they told us it was over with and basically \""""oh well, too bad.\""""\nTip: The credit does not rollover!!!! There is not very good customer service when it comes to these kind of comps. \nWe were checked in within minutes. Almost every window, if not every window, was open. While the system was down, the line was incredibly long, but they were taking care of people. They were handing out waters on trays, etc. \nThere was a walk from the parking structure to the lobby and rooms, but it wasn't bad. \nThey have an amazing pool area. There are several pools to choose from, including a lazy river, which leads off to a mini pool with a waterfall. The lazy river was a hangout spot, but it didn't really make a difference. There is also a food court with an amazing chicken place, casual restaurants, and multiple specialty restaurants. They also have a good buffet.\nThe housekeeping and customer care was amazing! We called for extra towels and got it almost immediately. We then got a call from someone making sure we got our towels and seeing if we needed anything else. Usually it takes hours to get towels or we have to call again. The staff was also friendly when we had a question and directed us to the right people, calling them from their desk and allowing us to talk to them, rather than asking for us or giving us a long number to call.\nThe hotel grounds are very nice. The room was clean, the casino didn't smell like smoke, and it looked nice overall. They also had a variety of sports in a large sports area that offered food and drinks. There were some kids in this area, so I'm assuming it was a family-friendly area, which was nice. They didn't limit their televisions to one or two sports, which was fantastic to see!\nThe security in the hotel is also better than other hotels. They had a main lobby and then two separate areas. Those two towers had secured doors you needed to open with a key to access elevators and rooms. \nThe wifi was actually free and it worked at NYNY, as well. As a guest, you get 4 devices for 48 hours. \nOverall, the rooms were nice, the staff was friendly (except when dealing with comps) and I enjoyed being on resort property. \nAs a warning, they do charge the \""""hold\"""" for the room and then say they will reverse the charge 3 days after check-out. Most just hold it and then release the hold upon checkout, so I found that a little strange.\nThe hotel is also very wheelchair friendly. The beds are a little high in the accessible rooms, but that was the only complaint when it came to the rooms." 1
+The newer part of the hotel is very swanky. Great concierge service, super knowledgeable about events and best places for dining and entertainment.\n\nRoom service and housekeeping get thumbs up too.\n\nWet Republic! Holy bananas! it's a lot of fun!\n\nGreat weekend for sure. 1
+The staff is rude. Amenities dated. Much Better options available. Staff is Unwilling to help, especially the front desk. Rooms are dirty. Avoid. 0
+This hotel was a lot of fun. I love the focus on celebrity chefs. Food was great,,,,, don't eat at the buffet though. 1
+"About two months ago, I booked two tickets to Andrea Bocelli concert at MGM Grand Arena. Since I thought it'd be convenient to stay at MGM, I also booked a room - king size, non smoking. The prices for two nights were $149 (Friday night), $179 for Saturday night. They charged me $166. When I got there, I was told the room wasn't available. If I wanted, I got \""""the option\"""" to upgrade (which I'd have to pay for). I got slightly upset, although I never raised my voice. \n\nI asked why I'm being charged $166 for something I'm not getting and why I was forced to pay for something I don't want? The manager came over and immediately said \""""She's just doing her job!\"""" No s**t Sherlock! I'm not upset at the receptionist, I'm upset at the situation. Not fair to be charging customer for something he/she's not getting. On top of that, they place a pending charge on your CC (for me, it was $500 pending charge). \n\nSo they offered comp buffet and $50 off drinks. This is great for someone who eats at buffets and drinks, but I'm not a drinker and I don't eat at buffets, but when I said it to the manager, she said \""""well, that's your only option.\"""" In regards to rooms, they are spacious, clean. The TV was working occasionally, the bathrooms were nicely remodeled. I must say the concert was fabulous!\n\nWhen I was checking out, I don't know what I was expecting, but I got \""""how do you wish to pay for your bill\"""" question. This kind of floored me. So the rooms were $328 total minus the $166 charge (this would be around $162 total)+ the upgrade fee. You are already placing $500 charge on my CC, I guess I'm expecting you to say what you are going to give back to me. \n\nAnyway, long story short, the 2 nights cost me total $502. They charge you for upgrade you didn't want, they also charge your for something called \""""remodeled room\"""", \""""remodeled room tax\"""" (these charges are for every day you are staying) on top of your regular resort fee. I'm assuming that is normal, but quite frankly....for $250/night - it is NOT worth it." 0
+Ich kann nur positives \u00fcber das MGM berichten, empfehlen kann ich die Queen Zimmer, ca. 45 m2 f\u00fcr 2 Personen, echt klasse. \nZimmer sind neu und sehr sauber. \nDas Hotel ist einfach gigantisch und der Poolbereich spitze. \nWer Party mag ist hier richtig, klasse Musik und junges Publikum. \nFr\u00fchst\u00fcck ist etwas teuer mit 25$, da empfehle ich links neben dem Hooters einen Diner, hier gibt's Fr\u00fchst\u00fcck mit O-Saft und Kaffee f\u00fcr 7,5$ echt lecker. Um 09:00 Uhr da sein, sonst muss man warten !!\nG\u00fcnstiges Bier gibt's auf der Fremont Street 0,4 f\u00fcr 4 $, im MGM Flasche f\u00fcr 7,5$ plus tax und Trinkgeld. \nWLAN ist kostenlos und fast \u00fcberall im MGM zu empfangen. \nIch werde n\u00e4chstes Jahr nochmal nach Vegas reisen, nat\u00fcrlich wieder ins MGM. 1
+"Do something better with your \""""degree\"""" than prey on people and treat them rudely when they don't buy.\n\nDon't tell your \""""street contractors\"""" to promise things you can't provide then switch. I believe that's called bait and switch and should be illegal if it isn't. \n\nI'll be contacting the BBB and whatever authority is over your real estate license. \n\nTo those thinking about attending:\n\nDon't waste your time they will lie to you and they will try and ruin your day if you don't buy. If you plan on buying by all means go.\n\nIf you really want to buy from this scam of a developer please review the resales available online.\n\nhttp://www.sellmytimesharenow.com/timeshare/Jockey+Club/resort/buy-timeshare/#2" 0
+"I'm only giving 1 star because you can't give 0 what a waste of time!!\nMy husband got a call from a guy from the jockey club saying he had won round trip tickets to anywhere we wanted and 8 show tickets to any show of our choice on the strip! LIE we went and sat through their 2 HOUR timeshare presentation which we can't afford! Got hounded by 6 different people to buy a time share when the guy over the phone said all we had to do was come pick up our \""""gifts\"""" he said NOTHING about a timeshare over the phone! Then when we finally got to the part of getting our \""""gifts\"""" we got our voucher for the plane tickets which they then proceeded to tell us all the fees we have to pay along with them! Which came out to about $400 which we don't have! Then they give us the show tickets not only did we not get to pick them\nOut but they are crappy shows we have NEVER heard of! They are a HUGE SCAM!!!" 0
+The service was friendly at the front and with our server, but this sushi bar in the basement of Bally's is just a bit disappointing. The menu isn't imaginative, and the classics just don't taste great. Speaking of the menu, the plastic-coated menus have item after item and price after price crossed off in Sharpie, and when I'm spending $60-70 on lunch, that just isn't good enough. 0
+we were in the mood for sushi after my wifes half marathon in vegas, but the Todai buffet was closed. we accidentally found this place in the bottom of Bally's. \n\nthey do serve sushi, but we both had a chill so we opted for 2 of their soba noodle soups. i had the mushroom, the wife had the vegetable. they tasted like any other noodle shop soup....good/fine. \n\ni will say although i was fine with the food, i was surprised at the place itself. it is small....like 6 tables small. however...if your dinner patrons are all of the same ethnicity as the place itself, and the only language being spoken in the restaurant is that ethnicity, i feel like it might be pretty authentic. please don't judge, but based on that, i assume this place might be quite the real deal. alas, my japanese cultural experience is limited to an airport in tokyo, so forgive me. \n\nprices were decent and service was prompt. 1
+The Happiest Place on Earth!\n\nWhile this place may garner extra attention because of the cesspool that it's surrounded by, this by no means takes away from it's greatness. Whether I'm in a cab, or being picked up by a friend, this is always the first stop in Vegas. \n\nGreat jukebox, great drinks, and live music make this a great stop in Sin City. It's proximity to the airport make sure that your arrival, or departure from Vegas are done in style. 1
+"This place is great! I don't know what they put in those ass juice shots but they aren't wrong with the \""""happiest place on earth\"""" sign out front! Also for only $3 you can pile your friends in a photo booth by the bar to get some memories of the evening." 1
+go here everytime...... 1
+"\""""You puke, You Clean!\"""" \n\nThat's the one rule at the Double Down Saloon. \nEveryone is welcome, as long as you can hold your own. For those of you who are easily intimidated by heavily tattooed, hoarse-voiced broads or fat, beer belching bikers, or rowdy rockabillies fresh from a car show, or lush sk8tpunks, or firebreating amazon women, or satanic hula-hooping sex godesses, or frazzled crackwhores, or bubble-breasted spray-tannned strippers, BEWARE. The DD has the most eclectic crowd ever and I wouldn't have it any other way. The one thing that unites all the patrons is that they are definitely not easily scared away by the hype.\nYes. The bathroom is icky. But I have totally pissed in there a bajillion times (without a weird paper seat cover!) and I don't have HepC or ringworm. If you are afraid of the toilets there, you might be better off pissing outside in the alley. Just sayin'. \nOnly the women's room has a lock, so don't try to drop a duece in the men's room, unless you're cool with other people watching you poop. \nAss Juice is freaking delicious, and if my ass tatsed like that drink, I'd probably have people paying to rim me. But I have not tried the bacon martini. It's nasty-looking. I prefer my drinks to not have grease floating in them. I've always felt it was more for tourists anyways. \nThe Bartenders there have been there for, like, ever. Not a high turnaround. So, whenever I come home to Vegas, I KNOW I can count on seeing the same peeps and I find that comforting.\nI love dives and this is the place that made me love them. Best. Bar. Ever.\n\nOh. And did I mention they have Black Flag and Circle Jerks in the juke box?! Hells yeah." 1
+"**This review pertains to Monday Nights ONLY**\n\nI have to start off by saying any other day and any other time I would be writing this review and giving it a zillion stars...I LOVE the DD...its been a staple in my nightlife since I have lived here. I have taken family members, future ex husbands and my friends here...many for their first time. I remember the days of the bras and the infamous mechanical horse. The Double Down holds a special place in my heart. \n\nNow on to why I wrote this...I went into the Double Down the day after Christmas to meet up with some friends who were visiting from CA and it wasn't too busy, the bar was full but not really anywhere else in the bar. It took a while for the bartender to acknowledge that we were ready to drink, my boyfriend got tired of waiting so he went to the other side of the bar to get the bartenders attention. We have been there when it is shoulder to shoulder and we have had the bartenders pay more attention than this one. My boyfriend is a regular at the DD and said that every time that bartender is working, the same stuff happens...you wait forever for a drink and the dude acts like you're bugging him. This is what my problem is...the guys general demeanor. I'm not saying that the other bartenders are all about glitter and cosmopolitans but this guy was an asshole. Through out the night anytime we wanted a drink we had to stretch ourselves to get his attention and the last straw was at the end of our night was when we were all getting ready to close our tabs my boyfriend and I *accidentally* started speaking to him at the same time stating we wanted to close our tab out and he had MAJOR attitude, scoffed, gave us both a NASTY look and said \""""One at a time people, what do you want??\"""" I was actually kind of taken aback by the way he spoke to us. I was pretty shocked that my boyfriend didn't say anything to him at the time. We closed our tab out and I vowed to NEVER go back on a Monday night, or any time I see him there...it was the worst DD experience I ever had. \n\nI mean, I get it...the DD (back in the day) had a stigma...grime and whiskey and bad-asses getting into fights over the punk band that is playing that night. This wasn't that night and um sir, this isn't Dicks Last Resort where you need to fake your bad-assness and be insanely rude to your patrons because it says in your handbook that the girls are going to want you more if you're an asshole. It's great that he's in a band, a pretty well known band, but what does that have to do with tending bar and pouring a few drinks? I am sure that his fans probably totally disagree and that's ok. I'm just letting you know if you want a normal DD experience...dont go on a Monday night." 0
+Super smokey inside. The day bartender has real attitude. Not all good. Friendly crowd. 0
+"Fun grungy bar with an interesting crowd. Emphasize the \""""GRUNGY!\"""" Despite the hard appearance of the crowd, everyone has always been pretty laid back.\n\nThe live music varies nightly but is always loud and lively, played from a crowd-level makeshift stage. \n\nThe \""""Ass Juice\"""" is good--just don't look at the illustration while you are drinking it. \nThe \""""Bacon Martini\"""" is, as stated by the bartender, \""""Really good bacon soaked in really bad vodka.\"""" You can judge that one for yourself." 1
+Punk rock bar. \nHappy hour is M-F , Noon - 5. ALL drinks are only $2! 1
+"Look I have no issues with dive punk shit bars but do NOT charge me $13 for vodka and red bulls and then serve me \""""red bull\"""" from a bar tap (it was NOT) and I ask the bartender and he said it was. Lier, period point blank. The Ass drink was very sweet and not anything strong for the cost. Maybe it has seen better days or maybe they caught on to the fact that people like me (and YOU) are using yelp to find quality places and taking advantage of it, just like CBGBs did in NYC... Service was ok drinks EXPENSIVE considering it a single $ sign and off strip. If I want to spend $6-8 per drink, you can do that ON the strip with actual red bull or no bs. Go by during music, yeah sure but a single $ it is not, nor a 4.5 stars." 0
+"Swung in here for the happy hour special (noon to 8 or something) and loved it! Stayed out a little later than normal on Fremont St the night before, so needed something to take the edge off quickly the next am. I am a dive bar fan having vising a crap load of em whilst growing up on the southside of chicago. And a dive bar indeed. Be sure to set expectations appropriately. \n\nAnyway, $2 specials. Beer, shot of beam, or mix drink. Ass juice was a tad sweet for me, but my date, she loved it. Great service and had a good local crew (\""""this fool was arrested for not having brakes on his bike\""""...bahahaha). Solid juke box. Food available and delivered near by. \n\nFunky washrooms (love the toilet paper rolls on the chain link), painted walls and all. Stickers abound with some type of drunk, crazy spray painting...sorta like a tagger went insane or something. Pretty cool. No funny smells or bar flies. Brand spanking new, shiny, white, Kohler top of the line, urinal in the mens room. Nice touch. \n\nNice place for a quick stop on the way to the airport (after some quick gaming at terribles-ie silver sevens...ha).\n\nGood afternoon buzz!" 1
+"Ugh. How do you spell DEPRESSING? Well, you abbreviate it, anyway, with the letters: T.I. as it's called on the strip.\n\nDon't go here. It's gross. Everyone's a slobbering mess. \n\nThe dealer tried to take my bet in blackjack. That shit was a push. She realized her mistake and tried to pretend nothing happened. Wow.\n\nIf these were the golden days of vegas, I know just how I woulda dealt with her...A nice knuckle sandwich in the \""""back room.\""""" 0
+Just stopping by to review the super cheesey Sirens Pirate show at TI. It was silly, cheesey as previously stated, and weak. I mean, for a free show it was ok. I just wish we hadnt wasted good camcorder tape on it. Lol. The dialouge is awful about the sirens not wanting the pirates to steal their closet space and stuff... Didnt vibe with my feminist ideals, but once again, it was free. Fun show if youre right there in the area to watch it. I wouldnt schedule your whole night around it though. 0
+"This is a review for the hotel's entertainment offering rather than the hotel rooms... I've never stayed here but definitely enjoyed visiting!\n\nFor the kids (loved it when I was little): an awesome arcade where you can win prizes and a crazy \""""climb the ladder\"""" game where you can win a huge stuffed animal or fall *splat* onto a big bouncy cushion.\n\nFor the young adults: The fun club, Orange (I think is the name?), with a great dj, strong drinks, and a cool outdoor area.\n\nFor the older family: The crazy \""""Senior Frogs\""""-style bar where you can watch the bartender swirl tequila bottles followed by free shots for all... (also a good pre-game for the club)\n\nFor everyone: The outdoor pirate show!" 1
+i got to stay here TWICE because of work - i really cant complain about it but when your boss is staying at the venetian, IT IS A REASON TO COMPLAIN.\n\nyou get hotel envy.\n\nfor the most part, I HATE THE FACT THAT THE CASINOS, THE BAR, CANTERS DELI, and MIST BAR is just PLAIN DREARY. its like all the fuglies and the losers of vegas are here. UGH.\n\ni ended up going to christian audigier nightclub because my other friends were in town - its not a bad club, its pretty okay, i believe. no cover for hotel guests just made me go. hahaha. (that and i had to wake up at 6am to get ready for work)\n\nmy room was okay, the king size bed was nice and comfy and the nice people at the front desk put me in a low floor near the elevator room. i love the fact that i was there because the last time i stayed my room was at the end of nowhere - working 12 hour days and walking a block and a half from the elevator to my room is no joke. (and no, i didnt mind that i had a view of the airconditioning unit of the hotel)\n\nsadly the remote control and the tv was retarded AND THE HOTEL ROOM HAD NO FRIDGE. (weird)\n\nthe TOILETRIES SUCK BIG TIME, seems to me that its the same brand that budget hotels use just in a different container.\n\nthe bellboy who took my luggage at the belldesk WAS EXPECTING A TIP WHEN HE DIDNT EVEN TAKE THE THING FROM MY ROOM. really? what a dick. a tip for writing my name on a claim tag and chatting a little bit? (acting like a prostitute much?) \n\nid probably stay here again next year because im not paying for my stay, but if i was, id rather go somewhere else.\n\nthere is definitely no treasure in this island. LOL 0
+"After a major screw up by me, booking the room for the 22nd and driving up to Vegas on the 21st, it was not until I hit state line when The Jennifer mentioned today is the \""""21st\"""" until it dawned on me that we have no room and no place to stay unless I want to us to shack up with my buddy and his new found girlfriend. Not likely...I called the front desk and explained to them what had happened and they said they can't switch my date. I used my salesman skills and talked my way into the switch with terms like : I know you can really use my business, look at my account, look at my points, I have always had a great experience here, etc, etc, and walla! I got us the room but had to pay the difference; fair enough. When we checked in, we even got a corner room with dual windows!! \nOnly problem during our trip was when housekeeping took the floor mat in the bathroom, leaving the bathroom with no floor mat so when you come out of the shower; water is everywhere. So we called housekeeping and they did manage to bring one up - half hour later. It was a small issue, the room was clean and nice. It rained so we can't use the pool since they closed it because of thunderstorm. TI is always a good value and is close to everything. \nTIPS: \nIf you stay at the Hotel, you get VIP standing for the Sirens show if you want to see some of the hot chics in Fish Nets bellow out some cheesy pirate lyrics. \nAlso, the Video Black Jack and Video Roulette does not give points on the gaming card...WTF is up with that??" 1
+Sorry to say but I will not be giving my business to TI in the future now that it is under new management.\n\nWhile there are great reviews about TI on Yelp, my experience leaves me rather disappointed. It should be noted that I visit Las Vegas regularly and I know what level of service to expect from a major resort.\n\nMy party and I arrived to find an hour long line at checkin which the hotel was not staffed properly for and when checking in, the hotel did not have the room type booked available and suggested that a rollaway cot can be delivered to the room in 60-90 minutes.\n\nThe mandatory resort fee included perks that simply weren't available such as VIP access to the Sirens show which I didn't care for it but don't advertise it as a perk if you are not prepared to deliver.\n\nOur original reservation had us staying two nights and when we decided to inquire whether a third night stay is possible and what rate would be extended to us, the reservation agent simply stated $199/night. Now, I have been in Vegas enough to know that rack rates are a bunch of bull, especially on a Sunday night during Christmas. I asked again if there is anything they could do on the rate and the agent again stated no.\n\nI took my business across the street to the Venetian at $208/night and if you have stayed at the Venetian, you know there's a world of difference there. Fast, courteous service from the Venetian but not TI. 0
+I know you can't fault a casino for taking all of your money. That's like punching a bottle of Beefeater because it made you drink it. However. Treasure Island not only took all of my blackjack money in the quickest series of hands I've ever seen but the dealers have zero personality. Zero. Zilch. Keine.\n\nI will happily hand you $60 if you entertain my pants off while dealing me twelve 14's in a row and I fold on every ... single ... one. I will dance and clap my hands like a stupid monkey while doing it. But since every single dealer at TI sat there like a corpse and didn't even talk or smile while sweeping away my hard-earned chips which I definitely didn't take out of my college tuition fund, then I simply won't enjoy it. Not a laugh or a joke or even a smile. Is Treasure Island owned by Disney? The card dealers are all animatronic. No. No. They're Dementors. They suck the very soul out of you, and there ain't even a cocktail waitress around to help ease the pain.\n\nTI, I rather don't like you at all. 0
+"Treasure Island always makes me think of pirates in that very, Pirates of the Caribbean way. I almost expect to open the door to my room and see Capitan Jack spring out from the closet and try to steal my hat, if I had a hat that is. \n\nWalking into the hotel I was surprised by the smell. And I do mean that in the nicest way possible. Most hotels have that clean but smoky smell to it (part of the Vegas charm I suppose), but TI has a nice flowery smell to it, and yes, good smells make me very happy. I have been to TI other than once or twice in the many many trips I've had in the past two years, so I didn't really know what to expect.\n\nThe room was a good size for four people. The bathroom counter had plenty of space for all sorts of toiletry items. The room had a more modern set up, dark wood and what not with lots of clean lines. The flat screen was a little on the smaller side, but since we weren't planning on spending most of our time in the room, it wasn't a big deal.\n\nCheryl Y. got a special rate for the room (her being a card member and all), so at the check-in desk they gave us a voucher for one of their bars for a \""""buy on get on\"""" cocktail. Nice touch considering we didn't spend more than $90 per night.\n\nThe best part of staying at TI is that shopping is quite literally right next door. The Venetian shops are across the street, and the Fashion Mall is to the left, and Ceasers Palace is just a little past Mirage. Oh yes, the other awesome thing is Rhumbar at Mirage. It's like a FatTuesday, but wayyyy better. Well, at least in this yelpers mind it is.\n\nHad a great weekend with friends in Vegas at TI. The rooms were spacious, clean, and smelled incredible. What more could you ask for as you marinate your liver in alcohol?" 1
+THE BEST HOTEL IVE EVER STAYED AT!!!\nmy boyfriend booked our room here for my birthday he gave me a choice of whatever room i wanted, (so many options) but i ended up going with a room with a view of the las vegas strip! which seemed appropriate, so i'm not sure what the exact total was but our room was beautiful, clean and our bed was ridiculously comfortable!!! We had great views we stayed for 4 nights in mid March. \nWe arrived on a thursday left Monday. The front desk even gave us a early check in which was nice . The staff was very nice at the front desk. room even had its own private elevator where we had to use our key to get to our level which was a bust at times because i had to find it in my purse..\nI loved there casino! its not confusing at all like some hotels are, its big and organized. Free drinks are a plus and the cocktail waitresses are always around so very happy with that, also there sirens show was fun! lots going on, i felt like i was at disneyland.\n\nAll there restaurants have amazing food at affordable pricing for our visit. i really enjoyed kahunaville (amaxng drinks!!!) ETC..., Our friends stayed at circus circus and the hilton, there casinos weren't that great, but i felt comfortable at our casino. most of the time i didn't want to leave. \nTI is exactly across the street from the fashion show mall which was a double plus!! i really enjoyed my stay here! 1
+So for my cousin's bday, we went to Vegas. And of course, for him, we have to stay at Treasure Island. He swears by this hotel and it's his first choice any time we go to Vegas. \n\nI don't really know what to say about this hotel. I don't gamble here because I have a superstition about gambling at the casino I stay at (stupid, I know...) It's clean, I don't feel ghetto staying here and the room service has never been anything but great. I would definitely stay here again.\n\nOh yeah, my cousin swears TI beds are the best beds he's ever slept on. 1
+Not what is used to be, but adequate for a basic stay. Watch out for long lines at the front desk. Called front desk for help with key not working and was put on eternal hold. Went down to find personal help and had to wait in the same check in line we just endured an hour before. \n\nWorkout room was nice to have, although several machines were out of order. \n\nThe beds were comfortable and the servers at the cafe restaurant were friendly.\n\nResort fee of $20 was a bit of a scam considering the pool was closed and the overall condition of the hotel is fair at best. \n\n2.5 stars 0
+For a name that sounds like a childrens' theme park, this place is very nice. They can do without the show, because their hotel is nice. Our room was very fancy and economic and was confortable. If it wasn't laid out like any other confusing Vegas hotel, It probably would have a perfect score. 1
+TI has a way to keep me coming back for more. Perhaps it's the comped rooms, free gaming chips, and free dining credits. Or it's the good luck streak I've had at the tables, especially with my favorite black jack dealer, Terry. Or maybe even because it's situated on the most happenin' end of the strip. What ever it maybe be, this is my go-to spot.\n\nEven if my TI Players Card didn't get me VIP treatment, it's one of the most reasonably priced hotels in a city that will rob you shamelessly. The pool is nothing spectacular here, but I don't mind the company of a raspberry mango margarita from Kahunaville served poolside. I'm not a fan of most of the dining venues in this hotel, but the buffet is surprisingly not half bad if you're looking for an affordable lunch. (Best part is, they serve cotton candy for dessert!) The newly remodeled rooms are sleek and the beds are extremely comfortable. Though TI's a bit more old fashioned than the recent luxurious additions to the strip, it's a wonderful place to stay, especially when you're playing with a tight budget.\n\nIf you're just in town looking for a place to sleep and nothing more, this is the perfect place for that. If you want all the extra fluff, consider staying across the street at the Wynn if your wallets permit. 1
+great rooms, great location, subpar service.\n\nfor my last stay i wanted adjoining rooms. when i tried to book online, it didnt have that option, so i called. the woman i spoke to said that the only way i could get adjoining rooms is if one of them was a suite. for about $30 i thought, why not? \n\nwhen i arrive at TI i was told there are no longer any adjoining room suites. say what? ... instead of bumping me up or offering me anything else, the check in person just offered me two standard rooms. ... WHAT? ridiculous! after insisting that i really wanted adjoining rooms he left me waiting at the counter for about ten mins while he talked to his manager who released adjoining standard rooms. \n\nokay, so at this point i am PEEVED\n1. the lady on the phone was mistaken! she INSISTED that i needed to get a suite in order to get an adjoining room.... and yet when i get to the hotel check in guy offers me adjoining standard rooms. grr\n2. check in guy. what is with your attitude?! never really explained what was going on, would just ditch me at the counter for ten mins at a time without any explanation, and just overall, choc full of bad attitude! i had to ask him what was going on before i got an explanation. didnt seem willing to help me out at all! just overall bad attitude. if i wasnt so damn tired with a crying baby in tow, i would have been more wiling to rip a new one and talk to his manager. how is it that someone with such poor attitude would be responsible for welcoming guests?! im surprised all the guests didnt just leave!\n\n--------------------------------------------\n\nroom review:\n- clean modern decor. i loved the cozy comforter. bathroom was clean and well stocked. tv had crappy channels, but i guess who really goes to vegas to watch tv? free wifi - part of the resort fee. \n- resort fee was about $25/room\n\n\n\nwould i come again? if this was JUST based on rooms, id probably give TI 4/5 stars... but coupled with the crappy service i had to bump it down to 2/5. thats right, 2 entire stars. when its a hotel, its all about service! 0
+Casino floor smells like Old Spice, 'nuff said. Have not experienced the rooms. 0
+Clean rooms. We stayed in the Tower Suite and everything was great :) except for the fact that our TV was too small. Room service sucked, called down to ask for toilet paper and towels. Only brought us towels (we forgot we wanted toilet paper also). Called down again the next day and asked for toilet paper, took over an hr. \n\nWhat the point of having a jacuzzi if it doesn't work? \n\nChampagne on the house because there were miscommunication about how many days we planned to stay. \n\nWill be staying here again the next time I'm in Vegas. 1
+"You really do get what you pay for....\n\nI stayed here with a group of friends because some were on a budget and we heard good things about TI, so we decided to give it a try...\n\nThe line for checking in was 40 minutes long. It then took 30 minutes to get our three rooms and supposedly... it was an \""""upgrade\"""", which was a huge disappointment when we actually went into the room, and our friend that stayed there before said it is the same as all the other rooms.... what was even worse was that we requested two rooms with two beds and only one room with king bed. We ended up getting two king bed rooms and only one double bed room... So two guy friends had to share a bed because they got tired of everything and didn't want to wait in line again to fix it.\n\nThe customer service here varies drastically. I found that my credit card had two pending charges of $244.80 each because of a typo for the resort fee. I went to the front desk to ask someone to help me... and it took 20 minutes before I got to talk to someone. Then the person that was talking to me came up with a bunch of excuses and did not apologize even once. I got sick of him and went upstairs and called the front desk with my phone, hoping to talk to someone else. I finally got a manager... but even the manager did not apologize about the typo that created an extra $400 pending charges.\n\nI was also disappointed because my friends and I wanted to watch the Sirens of TI and it was our last night, and we only had time for the last show.... we went half an hour early to stand in the front... only to be told 5 minutes before the show was about to start that it has been cancelled due to technical difficulties.\n\nI honestly have to say that this was one of the most disappointing hotel I ever stayed at." 0
+Checked in and was happy that I was given 2 free buffets with my stay. I used the free buffet for my wife and I, but I of course had to pay for my 2 kids. Good thing my wife and I were free cause the buffet was an epic fail. I also played a few hands with blackjack, and the dealers have zero personality. I liked the fact that the room started off at $39 for a special I got early, but to add $20 resort fee to each night sucked. I could of stayed elsewhere for $59 instead, with no resort fee. Overall, I would say it is an okay stay, but I think I'll look elsewhere next time around. 0
+"This wasn't my first pick for a Vegas hotel, but I was in town for a conference and the price was right at TI ($500 for 5 nights). Checked in at around 7:30pm and waited over 45 minutes in the smoky lobby. When I asked for directions to the hotel my conference was located at the staff was less than helpful. \n\nWhen I finally made it up to my room I was pleasantly surprised. The furnishings looked quite modern and nice, and I got the king sized room I requested. Upon closer inspection the room left a LOT to be desired. On the first night I discovered a crusty stain on the sheets, which obviously had not been changed. After requesting for a bed linen change, the new linens had several dark stains on them. Gross! Towels were always \""""crunchy\"""" - in definite need of replacement. Floors had obviously not been vacuumed in awhile and there were also suspicious white stains on the wallpaper. \n\nHotel restaurants did not look appetizing. I went for happy hour at the TI's highly rated \""""Isla\"""" restaurant, and while the drink was delicious their food was sub-par (they use liquid cheese on their nachos). Most of the time I ended up taking the tram to the Mirage next door for decent eats. \n\nOverall, the bargain price could not compensate for the lack of cleanliness. Next time I will definitely stay elsewhere." 0
+Easily the worst casino on the strip! The new management that bought the place a couple of years ago are running this place into the ground. On the surface it looks good with good details, but the food and especially the hotel service are terrible. Example: The front desk asked me if everything was ok. I said, no and explained my issues. He smiled and did nothing. Awesome. Your money is better spent elsewhere. Its a big town with many better places that you can drop your vaca money. 0
+I now have stayed at TI twice, the first time was a couple of years ago I organized a large bachelorette party for 20 girls here and I recently stayed here with a co-worker for a conference that was across the street at the Venitian. Treasure Island was a great option for a moderately priced hotel for both purposes for my trips to Vegas. The beds are comfortable and the room decor is trendy and looked recently renovated. There are a few good options for drinks or appetizers onsite; and a selction of restaruants, though not upscale, offer decent dining options. The casino is not as large as other hotels, which may dissappoint gambling fans, but also felt quieter and made the hotel easier to navigate than other Vegas hotels I have been in. The location on the strip is very good with more upscale hotels such as the Venetian and tons of shopping very close by. \n\nThere are a few negatives to this hotel. The Sirens of TI show occurs several times a night, which is fine if your purpose in Vegas is to stay out late so you never hear it anyway; but can get obnoxious if you are actually in your room which faces the show and hear the blasts of the fireworks night after night. Most people in Vegas will opt to eat dinner out; however, if for some reason you are eating in your room I do not reccommend TI room service. It was very expensive and the food was greasy. \nAside from the the less than stellar room service; TI is a great option for trendy and nice, yet budget friendly option. 1
+Had a great time with friends and coworkers at treasure Island. Everyone from the valet to check in to the bar to Gillies to the hosts to the pit bosses were friendly and a lot of fun. \n\nThe room is we're small but very nice. The only problem I had was the room next-door decided to come home from their partying at 4 AM and I make a lot of noise. But then again this is Vegas. \n\nI would definitely return 1
+I had high expectations for my Vegas vacation. We stayed at the Tower suite and I disappointed when as soon as I walked in there was a musky sweat smell and the refrigerator area had dirty fingerprints and the shower had grout mildew build up.\n\n It is a beautiful place in a great location they just need to take better care of it. 0
+"This Place has changed since a long time ago. Early check in, clean hotel, free champagne, \""""ok room\"""" and ok price, though the resort fee sucks. By no means a 5 star hotel, but the vaue and complete package is a 4 star, with easy walking distance to mall and the wynn." 1
+"So many complaints with this place. The room had a strong smell of mildew. When we arrived, the room had been used before (rumpled sheets, trash in the trash can, unwrapped toiletries). Called front desk and seeing as it was 11 at night agreed to just have the sheets changed and forego a full cleaning. Were told the staff is coming \""""right away.\"""" The staff never showed up, so by 12:30 we were so exhausted we just crashed.\n\nThe bathroom and A/C are seriously outdated. Small shower head with bad water pressure, had to really pound on the switch to even get it to go into shower mode, had to hold the handle for full duration to get the toilet to flush. A/C doesn't set to a temperature, but has a basic \""""heat\""""/\""""cool\""""/fan speed settings - I haven't seen that in a while. Carpet looked dirty.\n\nRoom had no water, no coffee and weirdest of all no clock of any kind so to tell time, I had to look at my phone each time.\n\nWhen we were leaving and picking up our car from valet, they just let our car sit there until we finally spotted it on the far side of the road and walked to it carrying our own bags only to discover it was locked, so had to trekk back to get the keys from valet station. \n\nGood location and the bed was comfy but not staying here again - gonna try Mirage or Caesar's next, they are similar in price." 0
+We stayed at Treasure Island on New Year's Eve and had a great experience. Yes, checkout was slow, but they kept bringing more employees out to speed up the process. Checkout was easy because we had already paid for everything. The bell service brought our bags to our room for us because they had been holding them before we could check in. Great service!\n\nThe room was awesome! Amazing blackout curtains, incredibly comfortable bed, and a perfect soaking tub! Also had a real hair dryer...not a cheap one attached to the wall. Everything was clean, and we had no problems with the room.\n\nThe experience at TI was okay. To be honest, we did go to other casinos to gamble or walk around, but TI is so close to the Mirage, Venetian, and Bellagio that it wasn't a big deal. For New Year's Eve, fireworks were shot off the TI, so we had a great view! \n\nI would definitely stay here again! 1
+The room was nice and very clean. Service was five star, to bad for your resort fee not cool to pay $140 for a $100 value. would have been 4 star if they would be up front with the price. 0
+"Some of the staff here are very nice and helpful. However some others seemed to not care or want to help and thus can ruin a vacation.\n\nI made a reservation with Groupon for 2 nights and 2 tickets to the Mystere show for $250. \n\nThere was a miss communication and I missed the scheduled show time. I showed up the next day which is when I founded out I missed the show, and was told that despite being a normal show day, today was a special off day. \n\nAfter asking the ticket staff member about my options she said I had none as the show would start on Saturday after I left on Thursday. \n\nI then called the front desk and was transferred 3 times until some gentleman at the box office quickly told me I had no options and was out of luck.\n\nI write this negative review for some of this resorts unwillingness and lack of care to accommodate and care about providing their paying patrons with the best experience they can. \n\nI felt treated like a just another dollar sign to them and just FYI at no point did I ever antagonize any of the staff members to provoke them to treat me as such.\n\nSo with all that said:\n\n** Those thinking about staying here, you best hope that your experience goes without trouble otherwise.....\""""you're out of luck\"""" **" 0
+Never stayed at this hotel. I can't really comment on the accommodations or the dining since my time in the hotel was really minimal.\n\nI can tolerate smoke in Vegas. I really can. I go to every casino and breathe it in and don't particularly mind. But this place is smokey. Smokey to the point that my lungs were burning after I stayed in for two hours. If it weren't for some freeplay for signups that lured me in, I wouldn't have stayed.\n\nI had fond memories of this hotel. The memories were spending time in a really larger arcade area and winning tickets. The arcade was removed in 2003 and replaced with more adult themed attractions. Still, a part of me inside wishes that the sign to the video arcade pointed to where that old ticket madness inducing attraction, rather than leading to the dismal six aging video game machines stashed away in an unimportant room.\n\nRegardless, fond memories or not, I don't think I'll be planning to stay anytime soon. 0
+I stayed here for a week - and the cost is respectable for the duration of the week. The room size is decently sized with dual queen size beds. I had the deluxe room, and I picked whatever room was available during the check in process. I had a shared wall with a shared door - while I could hear people speaking, it was difficult to understand. I just drowned out the external noise with my laptop speakers. I did notice stains on my work chair - but I'm not going to complain too much about it. \n\nI just covered it with pillows to make the chair more ergonomic to work in. Without the pillows, the lack of ergonomics can be a concern for those who type a lot - it can become painful to the wrists or shoulders, or lower back if they are not aware of their body posture. The pillows does help out - but doesn't eliminate the problem. \n\nThe curtain does block all of the external light from entering the room, perfect for when I need absolute darkness for sleeping. The AC works well and there's a small fridge and a safe. I used the fridge to keep drinks cold - never did test the freezer capability. I did notice the lack of conveniently located electric outlets. \n\nSeems that there were only one available in the most unusual spot, away from the work area, and away from any place to do any ironing. Speaking about ironing, the ironing board cover could be replaced - it's showing its age. \n\nThere are a few Starbucks located in the area. I counted two indoors and one outside. This hotel is located next to a 24/7 Walgreens, perfect for those trips to acquire basic traveling necessities. \n\nThe sound of the Siren show is annoying during the evening; the window could use better acoustic insulation. The noise from the hallway is noticeable - people in their drunken ways wondering through the hallways. Good thing I have ear plugs to remedy these noise issues. \n\nOverall, not a bad spot to stay in Vegas, and on The Strip as well. \n\nTip: Check-in process is a total mess during after 11AM, or even 3pm, or even 5pm. There's lots of people checking in. Suggestion for this, plan to wait a while in the lobby, or just drop your stuff off at the Bell Desk, go amuse yourself in Vegas, and come back later, such as 7pm or 9pm. 1
+We were starving and decided on the TI Buffet. YUCK! This buffet was $26.95./ person. Ok so we are talking cheaper in terms of nice buffets nowadays. But, the food was INEDIBLE! I had a small salad, which they plate for you. I appreciate that as it was all behind glass, and had at least not been sneezed on by everyone in the hotel. The veggies were not fresh. The selection. 3 or 4 stations. Turkey? ewwww was that even turkey? 0
+My biggest complaint about Treasure Island is the rank smell the downstairs casino has. It is very distinct. It made me sick each time we came downstairs and made us leave the hotel to shop and eat at other places. It was a mixture of suntan lotion, sweat, hot garbage, barf, and smoke. As soon as you walk in, it's there.\n\nEveryday by like 2:00 the pool would have a murky, creamy hue to it. This is due to people spraying on sunscreen while in the pool, or putting it on and getting right into the pool. Along with, I'm sure...pee. It was gross! I think they should close it for an hour mid-day to zap all the nastiness that is there by the afternoon. We only went in the mornings.\n\nThe buffet was just okay. We went during the crab leg night and they were sooo skinny, and had no flavor. They tasted like they were water logged. The fried foods were soggy, and it seemed like we had gotten there when the food wasn't as fresh. We arrived before the line started forming. \n\nThe staff when we checked in and out were great! No complaints with the staff what so ever! However, the smell alone is enough to make me choose another hotel next time I'm there. I wish they could filter that out. It could just be the old carpet. 0
+"This review is based on staying in the Tower Suite and does not reflect standard rooms.\n\nPROS: The room: LARGE ROOM, living room, huge super comfy bed, table with chairs, desk, flat-screen TV, double-door entry, large window, two bathrooms (his and hers). The hotel: Nice hotel in a good location on the strip. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and even a 24 hour Starbucks. \n\nCONS: The room: The TV was fairly small with not so great speakers. The hotel: Nice hotel, but don't expect a super awesome \""""Pirate Theme\""""; some parts of the casino have a Pirate vibe to it, but not as extravagant as you would hope for. Although there are quite a few bars, this is one of the only major resorts on the strip with no night-club. If clubbing is your thing, expect to walk a little ways to another resort for that club experience. Upon check-in, definitely take advantage of the complimentary valet parking. If you self-park, you will have to walk a very long way through the casino to get to the front-desk. \n\nOVERALL: I would stay here again when they run the \""""buy one night get one free\"""" again, although there are other resorts on the strip that I like much more that I would stay at, unless TI has a great special on rooms again." 1
+I come here a lot with my partner. I have always enjoyed my stay here. Very clean rooms, never had a problem. Staff is courteous and friendly. I will say our rooms are always comped so I'm not sure if it's pricey to stay here. \n\nThere is lots to do downstairs. The casino seems good, we've played blackjack and some slots here several times....always won a little bit of money. They do have this grouping of tables where all the dealers are dressed like hoochies wearing nothing but panties and bras. Not my kind of thing to play cards with a half naked chic who doesn't seem to be enjoying herself that much...but I guess some guys are in to that. I could live without those tables..but it's Vegas. \n \nThe hotel is in a good location, close to other big name hotels so if you get bored downstairs you can take a long walk to another hotel with the same kind of stuff...lol. \n\nAll in all...we always enjoyed our stay and will be back. 1
+Great stay, beds were very comfy. Got free buffet deal with our stay from orbitz. We payed 25$ extra to check in early and got a few perks with that which was alright i guess. A 2 for 1 buffet was one of the. Still would like to be a little closer to center of strip. Otherwise we didnt have any complaints! 1
+Spent my 40th birthday stay (Sept. 2012) at TI and had a decent time though I've had more fun at other resorts. TI's rooms are spacious and clean and their housekeeping was top notch. I had zero issues with the room my entire 6-day stay there. Buffet was ordinary but I did like some of the drink choices at the various bars. There's a really good pizza place near Mysterie Theatre but it closes early which makes no sense being that it's Vegas. 99% of my late-night eating was done at other resorts. Casino was ok. Won $50 at blackjack one day, lost it the next. I was there the opening weekend of the college football season so there seemed to be a lot of UNLV fans there, which was cool. They were all fun people. I did not see Mysterie but instead went across the street to see La Reve at The Wynn. The underlying theme of my birthday stay at TI was that most of my adventures were done elsewhere. The Syrens show was interesting the first time then got tiring every time you walk by it for a week. I'd probably stay there again ONLY if I got a discounted room which I got from the booking agent because it was my birthday. 0
+"Of the 13 times in the last 10 years, we've stayed here 11 times; this was our favorite hotel and casino. We love the location, the casino, the Starbucks inside- everything.\n\nChecking in has never been the most hospitable part of the trip. We understand that they're trying to get a bunch of people checked in and out simultaneously, and we don't mind waiting in the long line.\n\nWe booked our trip long before the 3PM check-in time rule, and we arrived at 8 in the morning. I asked the Manager how I might be able to pay the extra $25 dollars to check in early, and he quite rudely told me that I just couldn't check in until later. He then told me that we had to leave the lobby, and take our luggage out of it. When I asked another person what was going on, she begged me to please get my luggage out of the lobby before her Manager had a talk with her about it.\n\nWhen we were finally able to check in at 10AM, I commented on how rude the Manager was (and that everyone else was nice) and she looked worried that he might overhear me. He stood in the background frowning and shaking his head \""""no\"""" the entire 20 minutes we waited in the express check-in line.\n\nI HATE IT WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE SCARED OF THEIR BOSSES- this is not the way to manage staff. This is unprofessional, and does not give the customer a very good impression of how things are run.\n\nPlus- the pool is a miserly little pad of water, and all of the chairs are chained together in these creepy rows. It's just not aesthetic or comfortable to sunbathe so close to strangers. Every other hotel on the strip has a much better family-friendly pool, even the Flamingo or the Monte Carlo!\n\nWe have just booked another trip, and we're going to stay elsewhere, until we hear they've gotten their acts together." 0
+Do not waste your time at this hotel. Don't be cheap like us, spend the extra dollars at a nicer hotel like the Encore, Wynn, MGM, Venetian, any hotel but this. Very poor communication with from management and staff. \n\nThe first night we got there we weren't even able to get a key for any of the 3 rooms we booked because they said our name wasn't on those rooms even though we paid with our credit card. \n\nBy the time we left and got back home there were a bunch of unauthorized charges on our card and when we called to question the charges TI told us all this bullcrap we were never informed about. \n\nLike I said, do not waste your time here. All the hassle almost wasn't worth my first trip to Vegas since I turned 21. \n\nAlso, the coffee shop restaurant wasn't even that good. We were the only people in the restaurant at 1am and the service still sucked. \n\nTerrible staff, terrible management, terrible coffee shop/restaurant, just a terrible hotel in general. You're going to be in Vegas, might as well live like you're in Vegas. 0
+Got a tower suite for 5 days. For the price, the room, service, and overall hotel were very good. The bed could have been more comfortable, but we were very happy with our stay. 1
+This is not a good spot if you like clean modern hotel rooms. I upgraded to an executive suite and the couch is so nasty as well the ceiling has the popcorn style. If I didn't already change one room today I would actually ask to be changed again. This is more of a large motel. 0
+This is hotel is pretty standard, and OK if you don't plan to spend a lot of time there. I will say that the hotel is clean and well staffed, and pretty comfortable. \n\nThe rooms are nice enough, again- pretty standard. The hotel itself doesn't offer very much by way of entertainment, nightlife, or dining. TI works if you're looking for a decent value and ease of moving around the strip. The good parts of TI is that you're close to Mirage, Venitian, Palazzo and other resorts that have better offerings. Everything here just feels super plain and boring. The restaurants are average at best, and there's really barely any shopping to speak of. Meh. 0
+We have stayed here 4 times now and really like it! Great rooms. Great price. Just wish the bell desk and valet were quicker. We waited 45 mins for the bell desk to get our bags and an hour at valet for our car. 1
+"I would give this place NEGATIVE STARS if I could. I had the most horrific experience at the Treasure Island Hotel. Upon returning to our hotel room at Treasure Island after attending a wedding, at approximately 12:30am, a disturbing man was exiting OUR HOTEL ROOM with our bottle of vodka, a black laundry bag full of our valuables, and some sort of keycard. When my friends husband confronted him, the man grabbed him by the neck and pushed him against the wall and tried to escape through the door to the SERVICE ELEVATORS. I felt terrified for our safety and was worried that someone would get more hurt. We did not know if this guy could have a weapon and I trusted that security would jump in and help us stop this man. However when I looked down the hallway to see the security while the man was STILL IN THE HALLWAY AND THE ATTACK WAS TAKING PLACE, the security team was WALKING, not running, but WALKING towards us allowing the man to get away with all of our things. I felt completely unsafe and helpless. This man COULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED had the security team taken a dangerous situation seriously and had its guests best interest at heart. By the time the security team WALKED down the hallway to reach us, the man was gone. They proceeded to try and talk us out of filing a report with the police and said we can just file a report with the hotel \""""IF WE WANTED TO\"""". The next morning, we went to the front desk to try and be compensated for our room and there was no note of the incident that had been recorded on our reservation. SKETCHY!! They refused to reimburse anything but resort fees at $24.99/night. When my friend claimed that this was unacceptable, the on duty manager, Christopher Sheehan, threatened to call security and have her kicked out of the hotel for raising her voice in front of guests. People have the right to know how UNSAFE Treasure Island Hotel is and how poorly they treat their guests, as well as the lack of communication, action, and seriousness of dangerous situations. Treasure Island DOES NOT TAKE CARE OF ITS GUESTS or provide a safe environment. DO NOT give them your business and choose ANY OTHER HOTEL." 0
+my husbands and mine first time in vegas and as far as the hotel Goes, its great. My negative,which is a serious deal\nBreaker for me is when something is not clean-(because i do hair, i am licensed to touch, meaning i had to learn about ALL infection and sanitation and how to avoid spreading infection etc....) Once i walked in the bathroom i looked at the towels and saw light yellow crusty residue on the towel!!! I know what it is, just didnt want to say (barf) But looking at all the towels i could clearly tell, either the temperature on their dryers are not hot enough to kill bacteria. Or someone's not doing their job washing them with rthe correct temperature water :/ they did fix it after i called them but i was honestly disgusted. The headboard has wierd stains on it- just want to tell the housekeepers to pay extra attention and CLEAN!!!! not just surface cleaning- but sanitize!! I hope the hotel teaches them about sanitation and disinfection. The tubs, the sheets, everything! It needs it. Our remit control also doesnt work. Womp. 0
+Gather around little Yelpers, let me tell you about my stay at ye ol' Treasure Island. No, but seriously get ready to hear it.\n\nWe had the penthouse suite here. Our room was beautifully decorated and looked real crisp. Being an all guys birthday weeknd, we wanted to go all out. As soon as entering the room, we immediately fired up the jacuzzi. And 10 minutes later there was water all over the floor due to my fellow comrade who thinks it's not a problem to cannonball indoors. The staff handled the situation pretty well actually. They hand soaked and air dryed the room while we were out and the room looked handy dandy when we returned that night.\n\nBeing a fairly rowdy group, being loud was a given. Things got a little wierd for us two days in. Our room was the first room on the hall we were in, and they actually had a person standing by our room 24/7. I asked why was this necessary, but the staff all told me they were doing what they were told by the relief and higher class. I'm conviced they were keeping an eye on us.\nThe pool area was exceptional. I mean, it's not a Wet Republic or Cancun, but it's a decent place to lounge around and sun bathe. The music selection was a hit or miss. Some days it was hopping and popping with an actual DJ, and some days it was like they were playing a radio. The drinks are actually really overpriced, but it is Vegas, so you can't really blame them. Anywho, the crowd here was pretty laid back and it was pretty obvious that everyone was hungover. We had brought a handle of Jameson down with us and had our own personal bar going. This goes against the rules, and the staff gave us a warning, but didn't confiscate the bottle until the second warning, when the bottle was already finished. We had forgotten our swimming wear back in the room, and made the executive decision to jump into the pool in our boxers. We weren't escorted out of the pool area, so i'm assuming this is okay if anyone considers this in the future.\n\nThe tables here are cursed, and do not pay out. Go somewhere else. No, but seriously, I had the worst luck on the tables. The cocktail waitresses returned fairly quickly with the water down drinks, and do not return to you if you don't tip them well. \n\nThe restauraunt selection here isn't the best. They have one place here open 24 hours that serves food that any late night diner would. We ate here a couple early mornings, and the food is as good as any drunk person looking for a quick bite would expect. The staff at the said restaurant were a hit and miss. Some were cooperative while others gave us the evil eye. My buddy and I came here one morning after a night of painting the town red, and we actually fell asleep after we ordered our food. After miserably failing to wake us up, the staff stored our food away until we woke up. No, they didn't remake our food, but instead saved it for us. I would've said something to them about giving us food that was not fresh, but during my sleep, I actually lost my phone and one of the employees here found my phone on the floor and returned it to me once I woke up. A truly sincere gesture when in Sin City. The food wasn't that good by the way.\n\nI felt bad for the maid that was in charge of cleaning our room. The pad looked like a tornado flew through it. After the second day I started tipping any houskeeper that passed by our room and showering them with compliments. It was the least I could do. Our room was always clean after we returned from the daily escapades, with the linen being fully stocked and our bathroom presentably clean. Nothing was stolen or taken either. \n\nWe ordered room service to go along with our pregame on one of the nights when we were getting ready. Aside from the aggressive lady that yelled at us because we took to long to order, the food was extroadinary. We ordered a bunch of finger food that cost us an arm and leg, but everyone was neatly wrapped and to my surprise, well prepared and cooked. \n\nLast but not least, the people in charge of customer service. We had initially asked for a room with a view of the strip, but we also really wanted a smoking room to hot box, but to our dismay, the only smoking room they had, did not have a strip view. So we ended up settling for the view of the not so infamous Trump Tower. My buddy who had initially booked the room, called customer service intoxicated, mind you. He complained to them about the hotel view we had and gave them a bogus story about how he was going to propose tomorrow night and needed a strip view. After speaking to many people he finally had a word with the manager who actually gave us a brand new penthouse with a strip view for our last day there. These people really made our trip memorable and cooperated with all our needs. \n\nI'm giving this place 4 stars because their are better places to stay at on the strip, but if you're not really trying to go all, this is not a bad hotel. It's also right next to the Wynn and Palazzo. 1
+Stayed at TI for the first time for my 50th birthday. Booked online at TI's website and the deal seemed really good for a petite suite. Our stay: \n\nRoom:\nThe room was decent but nothing spectacular. Other than a bit more space, the biggest difference from most standard rooms was having two full bathrooms; one with a shower and one with a tub. The bed and pillows were also decent/fairly comfortable. On the negative side the tv was pretty small for a suite, I think it was only 32 inches. Also, and despite being on the 27th floor (mountain view) there was still a considerable amount of noise from the roadway below. Although the room had a refrigerator, it was empty, no minibar items, no snacks, no water bottles (for purchase or otherwise). We were told at check out that too many guests were having problems with the touch sensitive items in the fridge (making unintended purchases) that they removed the minibars all together. \n\nFood\nOur deal included 2 for 1 buffet. We ate there on a Sunday for the champagne brunch. The regular price is $23.95 and despite having the 2 for 1 deal, we didn't feel it was worth the cost. Food selection was pretty limited for a Sunday champagne brunch; the omelette station had few choices; no waffle station; the only fresh seafood was peel and eat shrimp. For comparison, we ate at the Sunday buffet at M Casino later that same night and it was spectacular. It's a bit more pricey at $39.99 but well worth it. But be sure to have a big appetite/be very hungry because there is so much food!! There were so many options I can't even begin to name them all here but a few highlights in addition to unlimited beer and wine there was: peel & eat shrimp, steamed and cold crab legs (already sliced open so no struggling to get the meat out), oysters on the half shell, prime rib and roast turkey carving stations, several Thai selections, sides, sushi, salads, deserts, espresso; the options seemed endless. I highly recommend this buffet. We also ate at the Seafood Shack at TI; it wasn't the worst meal I've had but it was disappointing and again, not worth the price. We had calamari, scallops, and beer battered fish. The calamari and fish were so greasy. I wound up pulling all of the batter off the fish. And by the way, under all that greasy batter there was very little fish. The scallops and rice pilaf were just okay. The best thing I had in the hotel was the Green Iguana cocktail at Kahunaville. \n\nOther:\nUpon check in my BF was told to call room service at anytime during our stay for a complimentary bottle of champagne for my birthday; unfortunately I never got it. We tried to contact room service periodically for 2 days and ALWAYS got a busy signal. I finally contacted the first desk and explained the situation. The young lady offered to call room service to see if she could help. After putting me on hold to try and contact them she returned only to say that she was put on hold and was unable to help; I would just need to keep trying. \n\nOverall:\nA big disappointment; I expected more from a hotel listed as a 4-star location. I wouldn't recommend this place to friends or family. 0
+what brigid said. the ip is where it's at for the cheapest gambling on the strip. however, i hear that they recently got rid of the wheel of madness (tm)!!! that sucks because there is nothing like getting blackjack and spinning the wheel of madness (tm). NOTHING. it can cause you to stay at the ip until 5 in the morning when your plane leaves at 6 and you know that you did the right thing whether you make the flight or not. 1
+So, yeah, the Imperial Palace is inexpensive and it's right on the strip, but nowadays, the other hotels have reasonable prices too. Get slot cards from all places and USE THEM... They'll get you good deals too. But if you don't gamble, and just want a cheap place to stay then Imperial it is. 0
+"My Stay at IP was supposed to be a \""""Romantic\"""" Rendevous in Airport Code: LAS. This event happened in 2003. \n\nIt was a scorching Fourth of July weekend. I packed nothing but dresses and heels. Why I did not pack walking shoes I'll never know.\n\nBigD lives in Los Angeles/Inglewood. We met in Cortina, Italy on a trip with the National Brotherhood of Skiers. He is a Snowboarder. After hooking up we decieded to have a long distance thang. This was just one of our meetings.\n\nHis birthday is in July....so this was a party and meetup all in one.\nI called myself researching this hotel. He loves water, hot tubs so...I was looking for a room like that on the strip. I checked eOpinions, Travelocity, AccessVegas.com. The IP got decent reviews. A few scary ones i should have paid attention to. Caveat Emptor...... Buyer Beware.\n\nI am no newbie to hotels either..... Here is some 411 on the IP\n\nImperial Palace is a 2,640 room hotel and a 75,000 square foot (7,000 m) casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The hotel and casino were owned by Imperial Palace LLC until purchased by the current owner, Harrah's Imperial Palace Corporation a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment.\n\nFrom 1959 to 1979 the property was called the Flamingo Capri. In 1979, it was renamed to the Asian-themed Imperial Palace by new owner Ralph Engelstad. When Ralph died in 2002, the casino ownership transferred to the Ralph Engelstad and Betty Engelstad Trust. The casino operated as its own limited partnership, Imperial Palace LLC, under the Trust's oversight.\n\nUnderwent a major renovation in 1988 which added an 18-story tower.\n\nOn August 22, 2005, Harrah's announced plans to purchase this property. The acquisition was completed on December 23, 2005.\n\nDuring a conference call with investors on November 20, 2005, the Chairman for Harrah's, Gary Loveman, did not surprise industry analysts when he said that both the Imperial Palace and neighboring O'Sheas \""""are going to require very substantial modifications or complete tear-downs and rebuilds\"""" in order to make room for a Harrah's and/or Flamingo expansion on the Strip. \n\nAddress 3535 Las Vegas Blvd South\nLas Vegas, NV 89109\nOpening date 1979\nPrevious names Flamingo Capri, Best Western Imperial Palace\nCasino type Land-Based\nTheme Chinese/Asian\nOwner Harrah's Imperial Palace Corporation\nNo. of rooms 2,640\nTotal gaming space 75,000 ft (7,000 m)\nPermanent shows Legends in Concert\nSignature attractions The Auto Collections\nNotable restaurants Embers\nMing\nFireside\nCockeyed Clam\nYears renovated 1988 New tower\nWebsite imperialpalace.com\n\nA Roach...and not the 420 kind ran across my toiletry kit...YUCK..\nThe Comp package of Champange and chocolate dipped strawberries was laughable. I did not go to the Auto Musuem or see the Legend's Show. I did have drinks at the bar. I ate no food at this hotel/casino. Thank God.\n\nThe parking garage is scary. The elevators are slow. They should tear it down and start anew... The Polo Club is doing this. It is kind of dangerous as a pedestrian entering the Hotel/Casino from the strip.\n\nI hated it hated it. Had some good SEX....sorry hotel maid....\nJust Nasty Moldy and Funky.... I am staying at the Wynn next..." 0
+"There isn't much that can be said about the general nature of the hotel and casino that has not already been said: As KC D. put it \""""Ok, here is where yelp might have saved me.\"""" Exactly. Why did I not get help from yelp when I needed it?\n\nOr, as Tatjana G. put it it, \""""Trashy people everywhere. Totally cheap, centrally located, adequate.\""""\n\nThe first room we checked into (room 507) was so bad, we laughed our asses off. We were taking pictures of the late 70's decked out wall paper, bed, lamp, TV from the 60's, etc. I could seriously not believe it. We paid as much (through expedia) as we could have paid at the Paris, NYNY, or the Stratosphere. While those were not four star hotels either, they have to be better than this.\n\nThe bed was flat out broke. When you went to lay on the left side, you ended up on the floor. It was like a slippery slope down to the floor, not a bed. \n\nWe immediately called and asked for a different room. They moved us (at a $20.00 per night charge) to a \""""completely renovated\"""" floor, room 923. \n\nApparently, to the Imperial, a renovation includes new wallpaper and bedspreads. That was the only different thing about this hotel room. Same terrible everything else. \n\nAnyway, to wrap this up: There are many other places to stay in Vegas if you need to save your cash for the slots. Others will treat you better, not be smokey and terribly dated, and basically be less of a pile." 0
+I stayed at the IP last week for a trade show I was attending at the Sands Convention Center. I am not going to share anything here that the previous 85 reviews have not already said but maybe I can summarize. \n\n-Friendly staff but in some cases understaffed.\n-Center Strip location. Across from Cesar's, next to Harras and the Flamingo.\n-Monorail station attached to the hotel.\n-Older hotel. Furniture and fixtures are from the early 80's\n-The IP does have an old, dingy appearance but from my experience it was clean. Everything worked in my room. \n-Only a hand full of TV channels on the in-room TV. \n-Walking distance to the Sands Convention Center\n-Direct Monorail ride to the Las Vegas Convention Center. \n-About half the cost of other hotels in the area. \n\nLet's face it. You get what you pay for and the Imperial Palace is no exception. I normally stay a places a bit nicer than this but on the other hand I saved $500 bucks over the five days I stayed there. \n\nOverall It's a decent hotel in a very prime location. 0
+I sometimes wonder how this place is still open because its such a dump and I'm aghast at how this place hasn't received a significant makeover like most of the other hotels on the strip. Now that its part of the Harrah's chain, I figured something would have been done, but it still remains as the Imperial Dump.\n\nIt only took one stay for me to realize I don't ever want to come back. My hotel room had this eerie smell and when I had switched to another room, it still had some sort of a fish smell stained into the carpet. This was something Fabreeze could never get out. Bathrooms in the tub room were semi-disgusting and the closets always made me think there was a dead body somewhere in the walls. The cleaning ladies told me they were aware of this, they even mentioned that nothing can be done.\n\nMy friends got sick here from earlier experiences at the Emperor's Buffet, which may very well be the cheapest on the strip ($15 for adults on dinner!). For the only Asian themed casino on the strip, its a shame MIng's happens to be the only Asian themed restaurant amongst the American burger / pizza joints they have in their collection.\n\nI know a renovation will be scheduled eventually. It's in such a great location on the strip and the prices are too good for a lot of cheapskates to pass up. But until the changes happen, it will remain as the Imperial Poophouse. 0
+"My original feeling was to give the IP 3 stars - neither here nor there - until I ended up bleeding all over their escalator and floor and their great treatment of dumbass me merited another star. More on that later.\n\nI was in Vegas for my first time for my first Roller Con, the international roller derby convention. Yes, that exists. Naturally, we needed someplace cheap, and IP fit the bill. They dealt with 1000+ drunk and rowdy rollergirls/crew pretty well; of course some of the security was freaking out, but overall, I've heard few complaints from attendees. You have to look at the hotel for what it is, guys. I went over to the Bellagio and hadn't apparently comprehended before the trip that some hotels are palaces; the IP is utilitarian, generic brand. \n\nDo I have complaints? PLENTY. The layout of the hotel is unforgivable; nothing connects, some areas are incredibly far from the main part of the hotel and having a room there is like staying in the boonies. You can't get from one end of the hotel to the other in any simple manner. You're constantly going up and down elevators and escalators and getting lost. Speaking of elevators, there need to be at least a dozen more; huge crowds would form around the bank of elevators next to the casino (which, yes, smells like an ashtray, but I'm also from CA where I'm not used to indoor smoking), and one time I waited for at least five minutes before an elevator stopped at my floor to go down. Prepare to get snuggly with your fellow riders because people WILL pack in. Friday/Saturday night enormous crowds formed around the elevators, a mix of skanked-out girls and drunken loud derby players, plus some unfortunate families whose children will never recover. Karaoke bar is ok, I guess, but everything is more fun when you pack a couple hundred rollergirls in. The pool is far too chlorinated, smelled funny, and hurt my eyes. You have to pay for wifi. The self-parking garage is way too small for weekend crowds. Public restrooms aren't great. Considering I was there for a convention, I spent a lot of time in the conference rooms, and those were pretty much what you'd expect in a cheap hotel: large rooms with no frills. I appreciated that every conference room consistently had coolers of ice water and a stack of cups. Apparently the IP is supposed to be Asian-themed, but they carry through so poorly that it was hardly noticeable. \n\nDeluxe, no, workable, absolutely. My friends ended up in a room with a love tub - a big tub IN the room, with a mirror over it and a mirror over the bed. It was the kind of crap I'd seen on TV and I loved it. FYI: having all your friends lie on the bed and take pictures in the mirror is fun. I didn't find the regular rooms, showers, or closets as unsavory as some yelpers have, although I am still unclear why packets of butter were smeared all over my friend's room door/outside wall. \n\nThey've already been mentioned by others, but: DEALERTAINERS. I laughed at the billboards on the way into town, but oh man, it is awesome to go into the casino and see someone who vaguely resembles Michael Jackson on the roulette wheel. Other celebs I saw: Billy Idol, Britney Spears, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Freddie Mercury (that guy was great), Pat Benetar, etc. And they take turns getting up on the little platform and lip syncing a song by their likenesses. So great. And the Dealertainers POSE if you point a camera at 'em! LOVE IT.\n\nAs I mentioned in the first sentence of this review, I ate it on an escalator (600% my fault, had nothing to do with the escalator/hotel, no I am not suing) and ended up with a large, deep gash in my knee that left me bleeding everywhere. As an aside, keep in mind that a friend had stuck a large fake mustache on me immediately before the incident, so I extra looked like a dumb and potentially drunk rollergirl who had been running around for days annoying people. The cleaning people saw my predicament and said they had to call security, then waited what seemed like a while to give me a paper towel or something, and security and an EMT showed up startlingly fast. And they were all VERY nice to me. The EMT cleaned me up and taped gauze on me, the security guard got all my info, they spoke to the lucky friend who got to take me to urgent care - hell, they knew where an urgent care was, not just an ER - and I never got the feeling I was being judged or condescended to. Even the cleaning people who got stuck cleaning up the blood were nice, and coincidentally, one ended up cleaning the room I'd stayed in and randomly telling my roommate about the accident; my friend said yep, she knew me, and the woman asked my friend to send along a \""""hope you're doing ok.\"""" THAT'S SERVICE." 1
+****Review of the Casino Only!****\n\nMy friends and I had the most wicked fun time gambling at this place. I can't imagine a better group of people I would rather lose my money to! We played craps and blackjack mostly so the drinks were free flowing. Darina, our cocktail waitress, was so sweet! Marie, our blackjack dealer in the Champagne Pit, had us singing and high-five'ing everyone at our table. The craps dudes were all fun, gave good advice and were all around fun (well, except Glen...he was a bit of a hardass.) I really had an awesome time here. I won't be staying at the hotel anytime soon after reading the other yelp reviews tho I highly recommend going to throw your money down at the casino. 1
+The Emperor's Buffet is really a joke. I had great company, but the service was horrible and the food was worse than the worst dining commons food at Cal...and that was bad. The cashier was incredibly rude and the selection of food was severely lacking. The Imperial Palace is run down and the buffet is no different. For the same price, you can get a better meal at Circus Circus. 0
+"This place is kind of disgusting. The furniture is dirty, nasty, and looks like it hasn't been replaced in 25 years. When you take a shower water came up to my ankles and there was crud in it. Grossss. The upside of this hotel is not the rooms, but the casino itself. Yes it is older and kind of ghetto, but the dealertainers were very entertaining, we even ran into \""""Michael Jackson\"""" in the elevator and had a little chat with him. I wouldn't ever stay in a room here again, but its not a bad place to check out and play some poker with the dealertainers." 0
+I dig the Ip!!! I've been comin' here since I was a wee lad and they have never done me wrong. Sure it's not as flashy or new as the other hotels on the strip but damnnit it's right next door. The people treat you well, the roulette table didn't let me down and I didn't get ripped off on the room rate! So much Passion for this place....\n\nI just got back today and I have memories man. Roller con weekend with a bunch of crazy girls...drunkenness....500 bucks won on an amazing heater at the roulette table...It's all there you just gotta look on the bright side of things and the Ip is shinin'!!!\n\nThanks Ms. Martin!!! 1
+If I could give this place a negative rating I would. First off, they got my reservation wrong. I asked for a 2 queen suite and they gave me a king. I didn't find that out till I got to the room. I confirmed over the phone with the hotel a week in advance that I had a 2 queen suite. All of my itinerary said I had a 2 queen suite including their website. It took 30 mins to get to my room because the layout of the hotel is horribly confusing and the employees have don't have a grasp of the layout either. I got lost getting back to the lobby to get my new room. \n\nThe manager was a tool and wasn't helpful at all and he just wanted to argue with me. He obviously hates his job. The hotel looks dirty and dilapidated. The elevators took forever, I have never been in a slower elevator! It was at least a 5-10min wait every time you had to use the damn thing. The only redeeming quality was that the hotel is centrally located on the strip. \n\nIf you don't care about where you stay, don't mind dirty old run down rooms and you want a cheap room on the strip this is the place to stay. I wont be coming back! 0
+Desperation brought me here, not much else could bring me back.\n\nPositives:\nCheap place right on the Strip.\nDue to the interesting placement of our room I was able to park right outside my door in the garage.\n\nNegatives:\nThe place is just gross, dirty and crappy customer service (not even worth what they charge).\nTrying to get to the room was an adventure, the staff didn't even know where it was, had to get across the main floor to the back, go up a couple flights cross over a floor then down a couple more flights of stairs (no signs).\n\nI stayed there because surprisingly I couldn't find another room for anything and was to tired to start looking off strip. Ended up in this weird set of rooms down in the back in the garage. AC didn't work (it was a home window unit), the faucet handle came off in my hand, the carpet I swear moved and so on. Maybe their main rooms aren't as bad but I am not willing to give them another chance. I recommend just stay off the Strip if you cant get a room on the strip due to time or budget. Dont waste your time on this place. 0
+"Location! Location! Location! Sometime only location is not enough. This hotel is in the middle of the strip. But I can't find another good reason of staying there. Everything is old and crappy. Furniture, TV, bathroom, toilet, etc. The room smells like old wood. The \""""do not disturb\"""" sign was missing the first night. We were very tired and didn't ask for a new one and we went straight back to bed. We DID lock the door with the deadbolt tho. But obviously it didn't work because the housekeeper knocked on the door at 8am and came right in while we were still sleeping. The food in the buffet is ridiculous. It's much worse than Old Country Buffet. We got a okay deal on our rooms, I thought. Now we still receive emails from them giving us free room. It's just so bad that I will never go back to this hotel even the room is completely free. Oh remember to check out the pictures of this hotel in the Yelp website. The pic of the dead cockroach is just priceless! That picture pretty much explains everything." 0
+Imperial Palace is part of the Harrah's chain of hotel casinos. This hotel was suppose to be demolished and re-built but due to the sluggish economy the renovation never happened.\n\nImperial Palace is one of the older and more run down properties on the strip. It's so easy to get free comped rooms here that all you have to do is look at a slot machine.\n\nDon't play Blackjack here though. The limits are low at $5 but the dealer hits on a soft 17 and blackjacks pay 6:5 last time I was here. Unless you're not that bright and enjoy those odds, walk to a nearby hotel for a fair game.\n\nAll in all Imperial Palace rooms are clean and basic. Anywhere else they would be a decent hotel, but this is Vegas. If your room doesn't have any glitz or at least a flat screen TV you're not having a real Vegas experience.\n\nI recommend only staying at the Imperial Palace only if you can't get rooms comped anywhere else and/or rates are through the roof because of a convention or something. 0
+You get what you pay for. One star for location, one star for price.\n\nThose are the only positives. The line for our elevators were always insane (we stayed in tower 5, don't know if that makes a difference). At one point security actually had to escort us to a secret elevator because the line was getting too out of hand.\n\nThe other huge complaint is the insane music blasting until 3 or 4 in the morning. Seriously, what the hell? It was coming from a bar or a club or something, but can't they pop some Pink Panther in the walls for us?\n\nIf you need somewhere cheap to stay and don't plan on being in your room very often, this isn't a bad deal. But if you've got an extra 20 to 50 bucks a night to spend, you're better off forking it over. 0
+"I wish I didn't have to write this negative review, I really wanted the imperial palace to work out.\n\nWhile booking a \""""cheap\"""" hotel, I did not expect much, but what I found was pretty lame!\n\n1. Their blackjack pays 5:6 instead of 2:3! Stacking the odds in their favor.\n\n2. Their whole hotel / casino will punish your lungs with smoke, I'm talking nasty thick air. We left 1 day early because of this fact, not even bothering to ask for a refund. If you enjoy smoking about 500 packs a day through second hand smoke, you will love IP.\n\n3. If you plan on using the Internet at the amazing .25 cents per MINUTE, you will end up paying more than if you stayed at a nice casino.\n\n4. If your idea of a good time is hanging out at the trailer park, you will LOVE the imperial palace.\n\nI could keep going but you get the idea. Do yourself a favor, pay just a little more for your room and stay somewhere nice, after all you want to enjoy your vacation right?\n\nIf the Imperial Palace reads this, you should contact me and refund my last nights stay, I was very unhappy with my experience." 0
+I wish I had better things to say, BUT we won't ever return here. And thats with 25 dollar rooms.\nIt's the smokiest casino that I've walked through in Vegas and left us feeling ill from breathing it in each time we walked to and from our room. 0
+This is one grimy hotel and casino. Of course I didn't expect much of the IP to begin with, but I was pretty disappointing. I was actually surprised that they had keycards instead of keys. \n\nPros:\n1) Great location. Centrally located and is on the center strip.\n2) Prices are relatively reasonable.\n3) You could actually walk onto the patio and have a view of the strip in the penthouse floor.\n\nCons:\n1) Check-in lines at the front desk take forever because they only have a few staff working.\n2) Every time I step into the elevator there are more beer bottles and cups lying all over the floor. Feels like the aftermath of a college party.\n3) Restaurants aren't the greatest of quality. Only ate here because it was convenient.\n4) Casino is pretty small.\n5) Rooms are poorly decorated. Looks like they haven't changed the style since the 1990s. 0
+Rooms are less than $50 a night...what did you expect??\nOk so it's not the nicest place to stay on the strip, but the rooms are so ridiculously cheap. Plus it's Vegas, how much time are you going to spend in your room anyways??\nMy girlfriend and I stayed there during the week and paid next to nothing for our room. The rooms aren't really special, kinda like Motel 6. The parking was decent, pool was okay, casino....well it's what I was expected. The location is by far the best part and I say this after multiple trips to Vegas and staying at a variety of resorts. You will not be able to find a room this cheap ANYWHERE on the strip. I didn't come expecting much and I wasn't too disappointed. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because the staff was incredibly rude. Their definition of hospitality is something that will shock you. It's entirely possible that I just had though.\nI'd recommend the IP to my fellow Southern Californians, or anyone else who only has to drive a few hours for a Vegas getaway on a budget. If it's your first time visiting Sin City, I'd suggest staying somewhere else. 1
+"I'll start with the good - Price, Location, Dealertainers, Hash House A Go-Go. The cost to stay here was pretty cheap thanks to a special they were running through Facebook. The location is great as it's in the middle of the strip and next to some fun, older (for the strip) casinos. The Dealertainers are awesome entertainment. They are celebrity impersonators who not only deal your card games but also break into song and perform on stage. Hash House A Go Go had some great food so we lucked out not having to fast food or buffet it every day. Now the bad - The rooms and the service. I had heard IP was recently renovated but that must not have included the rooms. Our room was on the 12th floor - we opted for a smoking room as with these rooms you got a small balcony - which must have been the party floor as everyone who stayed there was in their early to mid 20s and had at least 4-8 people crammed in one room. Upon entering our room the smell was pretty bad - a mix of mold and mildew and old cigs. The carpets were stained quite badly and the decor was old and outdated. We figured we'd be fine as we were only using our room to sleep in so we weren't looking for much. We called downstairs to see about getting a mini-fridge and to ask about safes in the room. We were notified that it would cost us $10/day for a mini fridge and that there were small safes available at the front desk but we had to go down and get them ourselves. We said thanks but no thanks. Also, the next day when we asked for more towels we were then informed where the housekeeping desk was that that we had to \""""get them ourselves.\"""" Great customer service right?! Oh we did stop to look at the pool - it's a smaller size one (the one in the pics here is Harrah's pool as we had a view of it from our balcony) but they had good music playing and I hear a good bar. I don't foresee us booking another stay here but I would go back and spend some money in the casino." 0
+I hate this place so much. The company I work for puts us here because it's cheap. Everything about it I can't stand. The lay out of this place sucks!!!!!!! It's like frickin shoots and ladders! And the whole place smells like crap. My whole experience here wasn't good. 0
+Nasty, Nasty, Nasty no other info required 0
+I hate to be soo hard on this place, but it needs help. Run down old rooms and slow elevators. Good spot if you are on a tight budget I guess. Cheap gambling and the dealerentertainers are fun. Always has $5 craps. Sorry but there are better options close by...such as Harrahs and the Flamingo. 0
+Not even going to write anything.........miserable 0
+"If all you need is a place to lay your head, and maybe some friend's too, then you can't beat it for the price and location. But yes, you get what you pay for! \n\n So a classic room here is about $20 a night on weekdays and $90 on the weekends. Just remember the cool extra frills are not included. Honestly I'd give it an extra star if it just had free wifi. \n \n The room itself was adequate, but the drains in the shower and the sink backed up. Maybe in a nicer place it wouldn't be so gross, but there's something about standing in that shower water that just feels a little bit dirtier. Like many other hotels on the strip there is a light hike involved to get from the parking garage to the front desk. Keep that in mind if you brought a lot of luggage. Otherwise, it's a perfect place to make \""""base camp.\""""\n\n Have I stayed in nicer places? Most definitely. Would I stay here again, probably. ;)" 0
+"Chances are you've found this review because you've looked up prices for hotels in Las Vegas and Imperial Palace was the cheapest. That's what I did. I ignored the reviews because it was cheap and I just needed a place to stay. You could sum up Imperial Palace much the same way: it's cheap and it's a place to stay. \n\nIf you're looking for luxury during your trip to Vegas, check elsewhere. Anywhere else. There are nicer rooms at hotel chains like Motel 6 than there are at Imperial Palace. This is an old casino that has seen a lot of traffic. The carpets in the hallways smell like smoke, the furniture has stains, and the amenities are sparse. My wife and I stayed in a room where the bathroom tub didn't drain, a common complaint among reviews. Someone came up to our room to \""""fix\"""" the problem which was just to take the stopper out of the tub entirely. It was a cheap fix but it worked, so there's that. \n\nHowever, the location is beyond ideal. You're smack-dab in the center of the strip and you can easily stumble home after a night's partying. Just be warned that the parking is absolutely terrible so once you do manage to get your car parked, you are going to want to keep it in the garage for the majority of your stay. If you're just planning on walking the strip though, this isn't a problem at all. Another word of warning: do not try to check-in beyond 7PM. You'll be waiting for hours.\n\nBottom line: stay here if you just need a room and don't want to spend too much money. Personally I'd spend the extra cash and get something nicer." 0
+"You get what you pay for... and in this case, I wish I paid more somewhere else! I ended up staying one night here because I didn't want to be duped by Memorial Day Weekend prices.\n\nThe rooms look like a motel and are outdated. In all honesty, if you just need a place to sleep and wash up (and not spend time in the room admiring the amenities), this would be an \""""okay\"""" option.\n\nThe worst thing are the rooms by the pool (which I had) because for some reason, there is a damn pool party all day, everyday. So, if you are trying to take a mid-day nap to sober up or rest up for a night of fun... THINK AGAIN. You are going to be up and annoyed at the party people at the pool, the children at the pool, or the DJ who plays bad music. I swear the pool party noise starts at 11 AM and doesn't end until 6 PM! SO. ANNOYING.\n\nThank goodness I moved to Caesars Palace the next day. As someone told me, I went from a brokedown (Imperial) palace to the \""""better\"""" (Caesars) palace!" 0
+"If you're looking for a cheap place to stay on the strip, this is it. If you're looking for a great place to stay on a romantic getaway to Vegas, look elsewhere.\n\nSince the Imperial Palace is being renovated, the taxi/shuttle stop is in the rear of the hotel. Depending on which tower you are staying at, it's a bit of a haul to your room when you check-in. To top it off, there are far too many people for the number of elevators... and the elevators are very slow. When we were checking out, half of the elevators weren't working. My girlfriend and I stayed on the 10th floor and opted for the stairs a few times (going up or going down).\n\nI used the express checkout, which you MUST take advantage of if you stay here. However, it took a while for them to charge me for my room. Being a good citizen, I submitted a form online to request my bill. I'm assuming they are just a bit slow to process credit card charges, but it's possible I could have gotten away with a free stay.\n\nThe room itself was as-expected. It was old, smelly/smoky (despite being a non-smoking room), and had a big \""""Luv Tub\"""". Our room overlooked the pool, which has a pool party from about 11am-5pm everyday. We habituated to the smell of the room on the 2nd day.\n\nOverall, the Palace is a good option if you are low on cash and want to stay on the strip. Personally, I will pay a little more for a different resort next time I visit Vegas." 0
+If you're looking for a hotel on the strip with all the looks of a murder-infested motel, Imperial Palace is for you. Getting there was an adventure in itself. There is a driveway accessible from both directions on the strip. The driveway goes in between the Imperial Palace and Harrah's. The husband I are semi-educated, literate adults, so when I saw two signs, one pointing to Imperial's Valet service and the other pointing to self-parking, I took the one that said self parking. That was a mistake. It actually led to Harrah's parking garage. Fifteen minutes later, we made our way back to the same driveway and this time to the right turn. Once we were in it, we saw the sign on a pillar (behind another concrete pillar) that pointed the way to Imperial's self serve parking.\n\nPARKING IS AWFUL.\n\nCheck-in was breezy. And then there were the elevators. Stained carpets, cigarette butts, and graffiti. Run down with outdated decor, I can handle. But their standard of cleanliness did not inspire any trust in me.\n\nOnce we got to the room, we checked drawers, bathroom, and so on, as people are wont to do in a new place. Couple of things: There was a spot of blood on the wall in the bathroom. In the bottom drawer of the TV cabinet, there were papers from a previous guest dated two weeks ago. It was a sales list with the name, address and credit card number of some person who'd been there before us. Two possibilities: The last guest had shoved his papers in the drawer and had forgotten them and housekeeping does not do a thorough check of the room after a guest has departed....or, housekeeping is so lax that someone just decided to shove trash hurriedly into a drawer instead of actually cleaning up.\n\nI was hungry and the husband suggested room service. I rolled my eyes and didn't even consider it. If this was the mess they let guests see, I don't want to eat anything that comes from behind closed doors.\n\nAll in all, Imperial Palace is less of a hidden gem, than it is something that should probably stay buried. 0
+Dirty room, loud hallways, rude staff, poor customer service. \n\nThe list goes on and on but it's not worth spending the time to type. \n\nDO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. 0
+Obviously its not the best place to stay when you're in Vegas, but you know what, the service staff is nice, and the location is great! Smack dab in the middle of the strip.. If you don't want to spend a lot of $$ on a hotel room this is the place for you! 0
+the absolute worse place to stay at!! very dirty!!! customer service sucks!! was awaken 3 times by false alarms!!! do not come here!!! 0
+"Overall, a great restaurant! Not too overpriced- of course price will depend on your hunger, pocket and taste. This is perhaps the only restaurant that allows you to sit outside & view the beautiful Bellagio Musical Fountain show (every 15 minutes or so), while enjoying fine gourmet French-American cuisine.\n\nI'd give it 5 stars, except for the following few reasons:\n1. it is slightly on the noisy side (being on the busy 10-lane Las Vegas Blvd S)\n2. It takes more than an hour to get seated outside, due to the popularity.\n3. Some of the waiters are not very friendly or personable. Especially this one guy called Kareem: he is too moody for a waiter at a French restaurant. And unpredictable... He snapped at me in a very unkind way for simply telling him we're ready to order \""""why- are you in a hurry?\"""" No, I am not in a hurry, but we waited over 80 minutes to sit here! \""""Well I have so many customers before you\"""". I guess you must be overworked, Kareem- but it is none of my business. As far as I am concerned, you still need to treat me as a valued customer! I don't deserve to be given attitude in front of my lady. At a restaurant that costs $60 or more per person...\n\nOther than that... highly recommended!\n\nOur favorites here are:\n- Escargots Bernaise\n- Warm baguette bread\n- Delicious \""""Market Salad\"""" with fresh tomatoes\n- Belgian Endive Salad (with blue cheese and pears).\n- Steak au Poivre (peppercorn wine sauce)- prepared medium\n- Red wine from Burgundy (around $7.50 per glass) sorry cannot recall the name :) - goes so well with the meat!\n- Creme Brulee - amazing\n- Tarte Tatin - apple & cinnamon- but ummm, so yummy, so warm, so sensual. Not your average apple cobbler!" 1
+"i'd rate this as a \""""high\"""" 3.5 star which rounds the rating up to 4.\n\nme, the wife and the in-laws had a nice dinner here. i started with an smash of an onion soup that was fully of cheesy goodness. the wife and the pop-in-law split a salade maison, which was a mixed green salad w/ a house vinagrette and a goat cheese crouton. they enjoyed it but nothing special for them. mom-in-law just had sat tight for her entree. \n\ni had the skate, as my entree, which was very tasty but oh so buttery, a bit too much i would say. the wife had the lemon chicken w/ french cut beans which she found flavorful but a bit overcooked. pop-in-paw had the thyme-seared salmon which was quite good and mom-in-law had the sampler of vegetables which looked excellent and i tried some beets and was won over.\n\nwe all split the chocolate mousse for dessert and loved it. it was a bit thick but they added lil pellets of crunchy chocolate thingies (cue homer) and that just made it! this itself makes the place a 4 star!\n\nthe service was good though a bit on the slow side. our waitress was quite nice to us and very funny too. she suggested a great pinot noir but i completely forget the name of it but it's the only pinot noir on their wine by the glass list." 1
+I love this place! This is one of my favorite restaurants. I try to have dinner here whenever I'm in Vegas.\n\nThe patio is one of the best on on the strip, right across from the Bellagio fountains. The interior is dark, but very inviting.\n\nThe steak frites are excellent.\n\nThis is a great place to go for a romantic dinner or even a night out with the guys/girls. 1
+Probably the best meal we had in Vegas over Thanksgiving weekend. If the weather permits, sit out on the patio and go for dinner! You have a spectacular view of the dancing waters at the Bellagio - great ambiance and fun! We started with the Baked Cheese and Tomato appetizer that was amazingly good! The bread that they serve throughout dinner is also really yummy! The boys also had the escargot that they enjoyed. For dinner I had the Butter Lettuce Salad that was fresh with a great dressing. I also had the yukon gold potato soup with brie which was delicious and very filling. My boyfriend had the Beef Wellington which he liked and my parents had the Steak Roquefort that they absolutely loved. Very tender and well prepared. And the frites that were served with it were yummy, also. Our best bang for our buck on our trip! 1
+"Despite the faux-grandiosity that is Las Vegas, stellar restaurants that offer surprisingly solid menu items are abundant. \n\nMon Ami Gabi is a restaurant at the first floor of the Paris hotel. Sitting in the indoor/outdoor patio allows the diner a front seat view of the Bellagio fountain show. \n\nI adore French Bistros and I have to say, Mon Ami Gabi was surprisingly one of the better ones I have been to. Their standard bistro food was right on the money. Warm french bread, escargot, pomme frittes, french onion soup and several glasses of Roses - made for a great extended and lazy lunch. \n\nThis restaurant may not have been as \""""charming\"""" and authentic as the French Bistros I have been to in San Francisco, Napa Valley or New York. However, Mon Ami Gabi serves solid French Bistro food - a good alternative to indoor- buffet style restaurants on the strip." 1
+Some might have had a good meal or two here but my experience wasn't good. \n\nI got the oysters and I took a closer look at them. I saw tiny little wormlike insects swarming all over them. \n\nTiny little black maggots looking things in my oysters, I was pretty grossed out so I didn't eat that night and the nice waiter apologized but the manager was a douchebag didn't seem to give a crap. My friend got steak frites. Steak was dry tasteless and fries were soggy.\n\n* horrible management, rude manager\n* the wait was so long\n* contaminated, disease ridden food. 0
+This establishment is located in the Paris hotel, across from Bellagio. High volume is during the weekends for dinner. PLEASE try to make a reservation during the times of Christmas, NYE, and Valentines Day season. It will be very hard to get a walk-in. There is also many sections of the restaurant to be seated at. First room is the wine room, which is midly dark. Chose this room if you are there for drinks or for 'intimate' time. One problem is that it is near the front where people are walking in and out constantly. There is outside seating available, which faces the strip and Bellagio fountains. It is both good and bad, since some annoying tourist might bother you while you are eating. But the fountain show is wonderful to watch while outside. There is also a room that is inside but right behind the patio, so you get all the ambiance of the patio but you are technically inside.\n\nI believe I have eaten here four times. \n\nThe first time was with a friend for lunch and both the food and service were excellent. We were walk-ins on a Saturday during lunch. We were seated outside facing the bellagio fountains, which was beautiful. I had clam soup, brie & garlic, Shrimp Gabi and escargot. We also ordered the Pinot Gris, which was excellent with the meal. The price was reasonable for the quantity and quality of food we had (the bill came to about $120US). Everything was flavorful and fresh. Based on this meal alone, we would highly recommend this restaurant.\n\nSecond & third time was with my friends (who are yelpers as well). The third time, we sat in the room behind the patio (since it was hot outside). I basically ordered all the same things from the first visit and it tasted just as good. These times, were had ordered dessert, which was a vanilla type of milkshake. It was incredible. \n\nFourth time, I will say I was disappointed in both the food and service. Perhaps cause one of the individuals with us was a friend of the assistant manager, and it seemed that we were being ignored or just not waited on as well as others there. The service at lunch was erratic and inattentive though the restaurant was not that busy than it had been at any of my previous meals. I wanted to try their Quiche and was not impressed. It was dry with very little flavor, and bland. My boyfriend's meal was no better, which I believe was a steak of some kind. It was pretty dry. Even though we did not pay for this meal, the value was not nearly as good as the value the past few times. \n\nFrom my experience I would still highly recommend the restaurant. I have been to more expensive French restaurants and this place is honestly great for the price. Just do not be discouraged from one bad meal. I would say that is a great ratio. 1
+My food came wrong! Then they didn't even offer to substitute until the rest of the table had finished eating. I asked then to describe a beer and they brought it without telling me it was NON ALCOHOLIC. They didn't offer to take it back. Won't be returning on subsequent trips to vegas! 0
+Don't let the fact that this place is inside the Paris Casino fool you.\n\nMy Friend Gabi, you were so delish. Paris Casino has dropped from its prime, if it ever was on same level as the other major properties so you wouldn't expect the food at this place to be at such a high level.\n\nSince the wait was crazy long for outdoor seating, I opted for sitting inside which was fine because it reminded me of the autumn brunches and afternoons I had in Paris, very traditional decor inside with dark rich colors. The tables here just like in Paris are crammed together. The service was great, I had the plate du jour, which was a Meatloaf Sandwich, this is a classic French Bistro so the bread they give you was incredible enough, and the bread for the sandwich did not disappoint either. The meat in the sandwich was yummy, but it was rather petite, the fries that accompanied the sandwich was a disappoint though. They were crispy but too thin for me, and this is a French bistro so why are you offering me ketchup? I had to ask for mayo, and out comes this big-ass gravy boat of mayo, they didn't have any small sauces cups or something. Besides the size the mayo tasted like homemade, French people love mayo to the point that they will make their own, and this is not home-made.\n\nOh I had a drink which was okay too, really decent price, good joint, MAKE RESERVATIONS (online or phone), sit outside unless it is sweltering and enjoy. 1
+The food was well priced for what we got. I think the service was above average but not stellar, probably what kept me from giving it 5 stars. 1
+I absolutely love this French steakhouse. I have to go to Vegas often for work, which does not make me happy, but I always cheer myself up with the prospect of going here for dinner. The interior is cool, very French, lots of light, but I like sitting outside in the evening to enjoy the Bellagio fountain shows. The restaurant's patio is directly across the street from the Bellagio. Now the food: woohoo! My favorite salad is the endive salad. It is extremely fresh and flavorful. I love the filet mignon here. They typically serve it in a merlot reduction, but I prefer to get it with the butter herb sauce, which is delicious and much lighter than it sounds. The pommes frittes are perfect, thin, crispy, great seasoning. And the flavors you will find here are indeed French. 1
+"Ambiance:\nIt's huge (...that's what she said). A French version of a cheesecake factory. I've been spoiled with too many Emeril/Keller restaurants to think that the ambiance was romantic or intimate. BUT it was great for a large group. Plenty of seating and the view of the Bellagio fountains (even inside the \""""covered\"""" patio) was nice. \n\nFood\n$31 for filet mignon is pretty fantastic. The sides of green beans and asparagus are delicious (though anything with that much butter is.)\n$8 for a wonderful glass of Pinot Noir? Wow. \nEveryone at our table ordered something different. From the moist chicken dishes to the hearty steaks we were all happy.\nIf they have the Bread Pudding dessert with caramel topping & vanilla bean ice cream (not on the menu. It was a special for the night) you need to get it. It was rich and sweet and definitely large enough for 2-3 people (we were a party of 5 and were satisfied!)\n\nService:\nThe hostess was rude. She was a 21 year old girl that held up her finger, didn't make eye contact and said \""""one sec\"""" after my boyfriend said \""""hello we have a reservation for 5 at 7pm\"""". I don't care if you're listening to some critical information in that ear piece of yours about table availability. Learn to multi task. Provide decent service to the PEOPLE in front of you. Smile. Give a little head nod. Something.. \nLuckily we didn't end with service like that. The girl who escorted us to our table was very considerate in moving us to a \""""better\"""" one away from the doors when we requested it. Our waitress was fantastic (she took my steak back b/c it was medium rare and made it medium well for me and she recommended an amazing dessert). \n\nOverall:\nVery reasonably priced dinner and wines. I don't know if I'd come back (too many great places to try in Vegas) but I'd definitely recommend everyone try it once, especially if you're looking for a more budget friendly restaurant (vs. Mario Batali's or Hubert Keller's). Just make a reservation (Opentable!) because it's a little hectic in there." 1
+"I was a little dubious at going from Chicago to Las Vegas and ending up at yet another Lettuce Entertain you restaurant, but I was staying at the Paris and the location right along Las Vegas Boulevard and looking at the Bellagio fountains was very nice. \n\nMy friend and I went for a late lunch. I had an okay glass of pouilly fuisse at $12, a $15 cheese flight of okay but grocery-store quality cheese and then we got the oysters.\n\nMy friend very much wanted to treat me to something special and ordered a dozen oysters on the half shell. They came to the table and we both looked at each other and hesitated because they smelled really fishy. However, we both tried one and both had the same reaction: There was no way we were eating more. \n\nI called the waiter over, let him know that we found the oysters fishy but that it might just be us and there was no need to take them off the bill. His response? \""""Whatever. They're milky and people love them but if you don't like them I'll take them away.\"""" And he did. We ordered the country pate and my friend got a seafood crepe that she liked. The pate was okay, but the service was crap from that point on, of course.\n\nOh, and the french bread sucked. I should have known after so many Lettuce Entertain You disappointments here in Chicago that this would be no better. I felt really bad that my friend shelled out $75 for such a mediocre lunch." 0
+"I've always dreamed of going to Paris for all the perks and sight-seeing one can do in such a foreign place. Unfortunately, I've heard that the French aren't too fond of ANYTHING American :( Is that true? Because I like the French. Most especially the food! I haven't been able to go to Paris yet, but the Paris Hotel may be the closest I will get to being there for a while, so, I shall enjoy what I have at the moment.\n\nThe very first time I went here was with my girlfriend on date. Often times we like to tour the city as if we've never been here and well, Mon Ami Gabi was already her favorite and she introduced this elegant place on the Las Vegas strip. I would recommend calling ahead for reservations as this place tends to become very busy and crowded. If you're lucky enough, request for the patio and it places you right across the street from the Bellagio fountains. It is a spectacular feat when you're with that special person enjoying a lovely dinner! :)\n\nAs soon as your server greets, you'll be asked for your choice of drink. I'm a water person so, I'll always get water. For you wine and champagne drinkers, ask your server what they would recommend with your meal. The servers are pretty knowledgable of the perfect dinner match. They'll serve with French bread and a carrot salad or slaw. It doesn't come with very much flavor so if you're worried about ruining your palette for what's to come, you needn't worry. We usually order the steamed mussels in a leek cream. It changed recently so it isn't as great as it used to be. The whole serving size isn't the same size as what it used to be, so you won't get as much as before, but still a tasty appetizer.\n\nAnd now for the main course.......\nFilet with red wine reduction and merlot butter cooked to medium :9\""""\""""\"""" yum! This is my girlfriend's favorite steak for 1) The flavor of the reduction with the merlot butter, 2) the merlot butter, 3) The way the steak is cooked to perfection so that it melts in your mouth! Mmm... The filet is also served with frites (french fries). I have tried the different steaks like the Steak Roquefort (bleu cheese sauce) and the Steak Bordelaise (red wine). It depends on the flavor you're craving but regardless of which steak you're ordering, your choice will always be a tasty one. I've returned numerous times to enjoy the service, the atmosphere, and most of all the food. I'm already looking forward to the next time while typing this review. So I would definitely return! Enjoy and happy eating!" 1
+I have visited Mon Ami Gabi twice. My girlfriend is gluten-sensitive so the Gluten-Free menu attracted us. I have had a great experience and a poor experience. \n\nBoth experiences the food was great. \n\nThe first experience our waiter was extremely nice, helpful and professional. The second experience the waitress was rushed, cold and unorganized. She did seem to have a lot going on, so I didn't hold it against her. \n\nThis is a great place is you are gluten-free. You cannot beat the great views and the patio is awesome if they weather is nice. 1
+Great food. Had the filet with merlot butter. Excellent steak with good frittes. Recommended strongly. 1
+Was a big fan of the lincoln park location in chicago, so to find the same menu, at similar prices with al fresco dining overlooking the bellagio fountains was a nice treat.\n\nThe service was super fast, and the warm brie was superb. 1
+"TOTAL TOURIST TRAP!!! \n\nNYE 2010 Dinner (Wasted over $400 here on NYE 2010 prix fixe menu. )\n\nWorst NY Strip and Filet Mignon ever!!! NO Taste and Rubbery\n\nNY Steak ordered Medium Rare and served medium well :-(. Filet ordered Medium and servedMedium Rare :-(. \n\nTerrible excuse for Pom Frittes. \n\nSalad had one barely recognizable bite of goat cheese, but was good as was the oysters appetizer. \n\nThe Creme Br\u00fbl\u00e9e was OK and the coffee excellent. \n\n\n\n\""""Cocktail Hour\"""" \n\nwas missing cocktails and only served sparkling wine. FAIL!!! $120 for cheap sparkling wine and OK appetizers. At least the view of the strip was nice and wait staff was attentive.\n\nThe dinner was awful. We were sandwiched between two other tables elbows almost brushing our neighbors, hardly romantic or nice for $110 per person NYE dinner. There were many empty tables and sections available yet we were sandwiched between other tables like sardines. \n\nAlthough the servers were nice they never asked us if our meal was ok and they couldn't infer by the barely eaten plates that something was awry. The NY Strip was served 2 temperatures overcooked. My girlfriend's salad was taken away before she was finished because there was no room on the table for an extra plate and they brought our Main Course out to us before we finished our salads. Absolutely awful experience. You should have seen the sight of everyone who ordered the steaks sawing away at the rubbery excuse for steak. I kept wondering if it was MUTTON!!!!" 0
+I'm going to keep this short and sweet: I feel like I always want to eat here every time I'm in Vegas!!! \n\nWhat I love about this place:\n- French onion soup is delicious! \n- Outdoor seating offers a perfect view of the Strip and the Bellagio Fountain show\n- Service was attentive and prompt\n\nThere's always a ton of people here, so make sure you make reservations - if not, expect to wait about 45 min - 1 hour. 1
+This had to be one of the highlights of our trip. We decided to spend our first morning in Vegas enjoying an amazing breakfast, and we found it. \n\nMy girlfriend ordered 3 sunnyside eggs and bacon and a fruit salad, I ordered the Eggs Benedict special. It was so good it was actually ridiculous. They had it for us in just minutes and only $10 a plate! \n\nThe best part was sitting out on the patio infront of the Eiffel tower on a nice sunny morning. \n\nIf you're going to Vegas, come here for breakfast! Just do it! 1
+I came here for lunch on a lovely Friday afternoon. It's directly across from the Bellagio hotel.. if you sit in the patio area you might be lucky enough to catch the beautiful water show! not sure, if you would be able to hear the music though. Location wise, it's one of the best places to eat on the strip! It's smack in the middle of the strip.\n\nAvoid sitting in the patio area in the summer time. It'll be too hot to eat in the scorching sun! Be sure to wear sunblock and sunglasses! :-)\n\nThe food was really tasty... the bread was so buttery! :) I ordered steak and fries! My friend ordered crepe/scallops/shrimp... it was so creamy and so delcious. My other friend ordered the open face BLT with avocado.. it was a little messy to eat... but it was delicious nonetheless. 1
+"Thanks to Yelpers for helping three generations of Foodies find our way here for Sunday Brunch. Great food, OK (yet friendly) service, lively atmosphere. \n\nRather than wait 20-30 minutes for a patio table, we opted for immediate indoor seating - it landed us \""""just\"""" inside but practically outside. It's a pretty, \""""french-y\"""" decor with nicely presented and tasty fare: mushroom/brie omelet, asparagus/ham quiche, strawberry w/whipped cream topped waffles; wonderful strong coffee and fresh-squeezed OJ.\n\nA good value for good food." 1
+OMG great food I'm glad I read the reviews here before I went. Thank you to those for writing cool reviews of this place. Service is spot on. \n\nWent here for breakfast I was craving eggs benedict. My Boyfriend had ham and cheese omelet. Both dishes came out so awesome. Their fresh orange juice is so good as well. \n\nAsked for patio seating and got it beautiful views of the strip and front of the Bellagio Hotel. I will comeback here for dinner when I'm in town again. 1
+Came here during my previous trip with the bf. Solid French food all around and reasonable prices (def better than Bouchon).\n\nMain appetizers were the escargots w/butter and mussels. Not bad, but I've had better escargots and mussels (both lacking flavor).\n\nBF got the special fish of the day which came w/a hearty side of fresh and yummy veggies. Don't remember what kind of fish, but it was moist and tender. Dish was $28\n\nI ordered the sea scallops. There were 5 and they were cooked just right. 2nd best to the ones I ate at Gary Danko in SF. \n\nService was exceptional. Server was attentive enough, but gave me space. No pressure to order the most expensive items on the menu. Water was filled when low and bread was replenished when asked. Basic things but sometimes people don't do it!\n\nCan't wait to come back during my next Vegas trip! :) 1
+"This spot is on point. Great steak, great service and great ppl. \n\nTo start off, I had reservations for 3 for dinner before heading to the airport. Thought to ourselves, why dont we have a nice lil dinner before my friends and I all head home from a weekend of partying. We checked in with the hostess in front and shorty after we were taken to our seats. We were seated in the patio which was great cause we had a front row seat of the bellagio water show:) and of course every 5 mins we were greeted by the drunks walking by with a \""""woohoo I'm drunk\"""" lol classic Vegas! \n\nNow onto the food and service. Our waiter came by gave us bread and butter to start off and told us the special of the day.for appetizer we got escargot. Mmm delish! For my main course I got steak bordelaise. Which was also yum Yums (caramelized onions and red wine sauce Mmm) and can't forget the glass of red wine. \n\nI can't believe I didn't try this place sooner. Prices were lower than what I expected. I Definitely Had a great time here:)" 1
+This is an absolutely amazing place to have a romantic dinner or simply have a casual dinner. I have been here once, for my birthday a year ago and the experience was amazing. My date & I sate outside, the view of the strip and the Bellagio water show was the topping on the cake:-) The food was a lot but it was delicious especially their French Onion Soup; they really set the standards for me with the Soup no other place can compare after I tasted this one by far the best. \nOur waitress was amazingly sweet, helpful, funny, & tentative. I would definitely go back when I visit again. 1
+Great food and excellent service. Love the location. Be sure to mk a reservation , esp if you want to sit on the patio. We were seated in the sunroom which was actually better bc we were protected from the hot sun and this was in October!\nI've eaten here several times and at the location in DC. Very good choice for the $ 1
+I'm impressed! A casual dining experience with great food and service. 1,500 reviews can't be wrong.\n\nCame here for lunch on a Sunday, and the wait was minimal for those without reservations.\n\nBe sure to try:\n-BAKED CHEESE appetizer\n-FRENCH ONION SOUP\n-STEAK SANDWICH (comes with their signature frittes which kinda look and taste like mini potato chips)\n-SEA SCALLOPS 1
+A perfect breakfast spot on the Strip. Recently returned and was thrilled even more, so hence the 5 stars! Actually took advantage of their under $10 make-your-own bloody Mary bar. Olives, pickled veggies and even beef sticks!! What a perfect idea! I love my friend Gabi! 1
+RESERVE A SEAT ON THE PATIO and dine while you watch the Bellagio water show. This is probably the best atmosphere on the strip. You are provided with as much fresh french bread as you can eat. The escargo was amazing. Entrees are OK- Very basic french items such as skirt steak and frites. Bread pudding dessert was exceptional. 1
+we wanted have breakfast before we left vegas so we came here. to be honest I wasn't really expecting much and this place exceeded my expectations. I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict with hash browns and nutella waffle w/cream. everything was excellent 1
+Bar staff in patio is amazing. Marlin and Adrian were very friendly and just made our day. Adrian suggested the scalops which were a great recomdation..the duck that marinated for 24hrs are to die for !! make it a point to stop by locals !! 1
+Mon Ami Gabi, located in the Paris Las Vegas \n\nMy husband and I decided to come here on our most recent trip to Las Vegas before catching Jersey Boys (now at the Paris.) Reservations, while not required, definitely expedited our wait. \n\nYes, there was still a little bit of a wait, even with reservations. Probably about 15 minutes on a Saturday night, so not too bad at all. \n\nThe bottled beer selection is pretty extensive as is the cocktail list. \n\nMy husband was happy with his steak bearnaise and we both loved the fries. I had the caesar salad, which was tasty. The dressing was light and mild and my only complaint was that the salad was very small. It should be listed as an appetizer salad, but I was under the impression that it was entree sized. \n\nThe service was a little bit slow, but our waitress was adorable, friendly, and helpful when she was serving us. \n\nMake sure you follow the dress code, I saw some people being turned away for dressing too casually. \n\nOverall, good food, great location, and I would dine there again. 1
+Soo good, and affordable.. Definitely my favorite restaurant in the city...I get shrimp cocktails and frites, and they each are very affordable for the portions you get. 1
+Quite a surprise! \n\nMy wife and I loved this place! The service was excellent, the food was fantastic, and the restaurant is beautiful. This is a winner and it is on the strip! Yes it has tourists, yes it is in a casino but it is not like any other casino based restaurant I have ever been to. I would highly recommend this place. 1
+Ok so I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning here. I used to like it. People watching is great. But I got grilled chicken and a salad and subsequently lost like 5 lbs over the next 5 days. 0
+Went with a large group for a bachelorette party but was seated right away and had good service throughout the night. The bread and butter was delicious! I love when the bread seems fresh and it comes in a loaf where you can rip it off and spread the home-made butter all over that.\n\nThe steak frites is what they're know for and the meat was VERY TENDER. Delish. However, mine was a bit salty. The pomme frites that come with it are more like potato chips than fries. Three of us shared the green beans and they were a welcome vegetable amongst the carbs and protein. It was large enough to share comfortably.\n\nGood ambiance. Overall a nice place for dinner. 1
+First let me start off with the good. This restaurant is very pretty. The lighting is perfect and it is right across the street from the Bellagio fountains which you can see from the patio and from inside. Our server was also great. He was very attentive and even make us laugh a few times without being overly goofy.\n\nThe bad. And it was bad. We ordered an appetizer of assorted seafood which included whole lobster, tuna tar tar, jumbo gulf shrimp and oysters. The oysters were mishandled and had pieces of shell in them. The lobster was lacking flavor. It tasted bland. However the gulf shrimp were good as well as the tuna but for the price of the plate my husband and I were severely underwhelmed. Second course, pork chops and frites. The pork chop was incredibly dry, the seasoning was good but the pork should had been pulled from the fire a good 10 minutes earlier. We ate it but later hit the food court in our hotel for sub sandwiches that we liked so much better. I would not go back to Mon Ami Gabi for food but I would go back for drinks on their patio. The view is fantastic. 0
+"Wandered into this place after being in the desert for 8 days. It was quite the culture shock: mostly the food wasn't freeze dried and was delicious! We got there around 7:00 and had no problem getting a table. Now, the food was pretty good and I'll get to that in a second. But first we need to address why this place doesn't get 5 stars. It has to do with the fact that we had 3 different servers who were kind of difficult to track down. I know, it's nit-picky, but our first server whispered in a thick french accent, our second server wasn't sure what the first had told us or taken as an order, and the third didn't speak at all. \n\nBeyond that, however, the food was tres magnifique! (Apologies to francophiles if I misspelled any of that...) We started with the baked goat cheese which came with a stunning crispy yet soft herb bread. Then, shocker of all evening, my \""""burger and fries\"""" boyfriend ordered a steak, and ordered it medium rare! (We're talking about a \""""everything should be well-done thank you very much,\"""" kind of guy here, so you should be shocked, too!) He got the steak roquefort (bleu cheese sauce) and ate pretty much the whole thing. I ordered the Steak Bordelaise (caramelized onions red wine reduction) and ate pretty much all of it. (Ok, you caught me. I ate the whole thing. It was tasty. And I regret nothing.)\n\nIn addition, there are two other noteworthy items: 1) St. Germain +champagne cocktails = baaaannnnggggiiiinnng; 2) while there were multiple servers working our table, not one of them made an attempt to rush out. We got to linger over every course which, again, was freaking wonderful after rush rush travel travel we had endured for the last 24 hrs. \n\nOverall, I highly recommend this little spot in Paris Las Vegas. \n\nAnd seriously, get the St. Germain-tasty-nectar-of-the-gods-in-a-very-formal-french-way cocktail. You'll love it. I think. Or you should. Whatever, just try the steak ok? I know you won't regret that." 1
+By far my best dining experience in Vegas, actually in a while. They definitely deserve all 5 stars for the service, food, appearance and everything.\n\nService:\nWe came here without reservations and were told we had an 1 and 30 minute wait so we figured we would walk around and catch the Fountains at Bellagio show. The hostess then told us to come back after 30 minutes and she would give us a buzzer. We see the show and come back only to have to wait for just 3 minutes. We asked them to sit us on the balcony and with only a side balcony table being opened they let us wait for the center table to to be cleaned without any issue! Our waitress had a very cheery attitude and recommended us dishes to try.\n\nFood:\nWe started of with Duck confit and spinach with cranberries on the side and OMGoodness it was to die for! Like seriously the duck melted in my mouth! I ordered the steak with the caramelized onions and hand carved french fries and my bf had the seafood special. The food was well cooked and very filling.\n\nI highly recommend Mon Ami Gabi for a nice dinner and will be back for more duck confit! 1
+delicious!! 1
+"After reading the reviews and checking out the menu, we decided to add this place to our most recent Vegas agenda. We stopped in for lunch on Sunday, no reservation and we didn't want to wait, so we didn't get to enjoy the patio experience, maybe next time.\n\nThe food was fantastic, we ordered several things to share. We had the french onion soup which was perfect. The mussels were great and we had to keep stopping the wait staff from trying to take the bowl away as we sopped up every last bit of the yummy sauce with the frites. The frites are definitely a little different, not the average french fry like you would think. They are small, super thin and crispy. Good, but it would have been easier to soak up the sauce from the mussles with something a little more substantial. The fish and frites was really good, again not what you would expect as its not \""""fish and chips\"""" - this comes out just a large piece of breaded fish on the plate, but the fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. And we also had the croque monsieur, the yummy combination of gruyere and ham on thick bread was sooo good. I've been craving one of these for days!\n\nAlthough our waitress wasn't terribly friendly she got the job done. There are so many workers running around, taking plates and bringing bread and filling water that I can't complain about the service.\n\nOverall, a great meal on the Strip - we'll definitely be back!" 1
+The complimentary bread and pickled beets were really yummy to start with. But it would have been nice if we were offered seconds. For dinner I had the barramundi fish special and my husband had the blue cheese steak. The fish was nothing special, steak was pretty tasty. Both meals really needed to have another side - I ordered the market veggies which came with a yummy broth. My DH had a salad. We sat inside. It was super crowded so not much of an atmosphere. Our waiter was GREAT, especially considering how crazy busy it was tonight. Even with no drinks the bill ended up being nearly $100. Sorry, not worth it. Should have gone to Outback for better food and half the price. 0
+If you sit outside for dinner the view is awesome. Food is good with limited choices but the qualitative. Tried there mussels mariniere and chicken grandmere both were quite a deliscious. 1
+Wanted a brunch place that wasn't a buffet. This place hit the spot. \n\nI started with some coffee, which I desperately needed to keep warm. We were seated outside under heat lamps but with the winter wind, it was still quite chilly. I got the turkey and egg white omelet and added Jarlsberg. It wouldn't have been as awesome without the cheese. Glad I remembered to add it. Didn't even miss the yolks, but probably negated any of the health benefits of getting an egg white omelet by adding cheese...oh well. It was yummy. And, I had to indulge in the build your own Bloody Mary bar. That was delish! 1
+Steak was delicious! 1
+One of the best restaurant on the strip in terms of affordability, view and taste. I really like their patio seating as you can see the bellagio fountain, but there usually is a small wait. Food is generous and their steaks are great. I also really like their salmon salad as well. You can spend big or small at Mon Ami Gabi and walk away feeling awesome.\n\nPS, love their bread as well! Everything is delicious. 1
+Went here a few months ago for a last-minute fancy Friday. We had a reservation but still had to wait at least half an hour before being seated, which got everyone in my party a little grumpy. However, once we got inside, the atmosphere made it a little better. The waiter was attentive and helpful without being overbearing, which is a plus.\n\nOur table of four had an order of escargot since half of us had never tried it before. They were iffy about it and could not get used to the taste but the two of us who had escargot before loved it. It was well-seasoned and not too chewy. My friend's steak frites classique was a bit dry but not too bad, just not our favorite I suppose. I had the vegetable pot au feu, which was pretty much amazing and well-worth the price. I would definitely order it again, but will probably try something new next time I go. 1
+Always a guaranteed great meal in Vegas. Ambience, location, and such tasty food. I've only been here a few times, but I am never disappointed. To keep from the monotony of everyone else's reviews, here are my top three:\n\n1) warm brie.\n2) escargot.\n3) mussels.\n\nIf you decide nothing else, decide on those three. 1
+I've been wanting to go to Mon Ami Gabi for a long time now, especially since my last visit to Vegas was a stay at Paris. I know all my friends always stop here, so I just HAD to check it out.\n\nAnyway, we came here for breakfast on a Friday morning around 10:30. The patio looked full when we got there, however, we got seated right away! It was low 60s, maybe mid 60s, but the heated patio made it an absolutely amazing experience! Our table was directly across the Bellagio fountains, so not only were we enjoying the delicious food and great weather, but we also had a fantastic view! At that moment, life could not get any better ;-)\n\nI ordered a mimosa and the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. I don't know if it was the mimosa, or just my mood, but it was THE BEST Benedict I have ever eaten ANYWHERE! mmm... My boyfriend had the ham & cheese crepes which he also said were amazing. Our server was very attentive and was super pleasant, so no complaints there! The prices were absolutely reasonable considering the fact that it is Vegas after all.\n\nI know there is a M A G in Chicago which I will def check out soon, but nothing beats this Mon Ami Gabi's location on the strip... I will be back here next time and try their dinner menu. I want to give it 5 stars, but I will just have to wait and write an update :) 1
+"Ate here in Jan 2013. \n\nThis was always on our \""""must do\"""" list for Las Vegas. We used to go a couple times a year but skipped 2010 and 2011 altogether so were very much looking forward to eating here again in 2013. \n\nIt is definitely not as good as we remembered. The Frangria is still GREAT but the food was not. The warm brie tasted like it had freezer burn or that refrigerator taste? I know you know what I'm talking about. The mussels were not good at all and were cold (should have been warm) and the frites were soggy. \n\nService was good. \n\nI'll go back and just have the Frangria next time we go, and just eat somewhere else." 0
+High expectations meet reality.\n\nAnd please someone change that $$ to $$$.\n\nService was so-so, with weak recommendations from the waitress. Here's what we ordered:\n\n- Escargots de Bourgogne (oven-roasted snails, garlic-herb butter) - pretty good\n\n- Housemade Country Pate (cornichons, whole grain mustard, warm country bread) - a LOT of pate, too little bread, I liked this dish, but talk about disparity b/t the two.\n\n- Chicken Liver Mousse (burgundy red wine mustard, toasted brioche) - same as above, with respect to mousse to bread ratio - too much mousse, too little bread. I was looking forward to this dish, but that burgundy red wine mustard is just nasty and overpowering), pass!\n\n- Sea Scallops Gratinees (caramelized fennel & onion marmalade, mussel cream) - thin scallops that were tasty, but surrounded by too much cheese. Should have gone with the entree version instead, sigh...\n\n- Rack of Lamb Special - overpowering mustard sauce on the lamb that was just unpleasant. The lamb was tender and the au jus was tasty. Excise the sauce and it is tasty, but $36 worth of tasty? No.\n\n- Creme Brulee - this was the best dish of the night, nice and creamy with the right thickness to the sugary top. 0
+always good and delicous. Love the outside sitting to watch the belagio water show while enjoying my meal.. Love the skirt steak and fries! 1
+Vegas weekend with my girl and this was our first stop to eat. In summary, we ordered the recommendations of yelpers and our server and the food was just alright. Our server was great and attentive, but the food was just ok. Not worth getting into the details, I will not be going back. 0